Cardigan Today/Tomorrow (Fall/Winter 1982)

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Canaan, NH

Vol. 2 No. 1

WINTER ISSUE

It Was A Beautiful Day In New Hampshire · The Man We Honor obert W. Stoddard and his grncfous wife Helen, have been a part of Cardigan Mountain School since its earliest days . He, along with Harold P. Hinman, our founder ; Ernest Martin Hopkins, for many years Dartmouth's President; Harvey P. Hood, former Chairman of H.P. Hood, Inc., Edward S. French, former Chairman of Boston and Maine ; Charles E . Cotting, former Chairman of Lee Higginson, and John H. Hinman, the former Chairman, International Paper, and numerous others, provided the inspiration and faith that carried the School from the barest of beginnings to the position of leadership and quality it enjoys today.

A graduate of Yale and the Harvard Business School, Bob Stoddard joined the Wyman-Gordon Company of Worcester, Massachusetts in 1929 and rose through the ranks to become President and Chairman of the Board . He is now Chairman Emeritus and also Chairman of the Worcester Telegram and Gazette.

During his active career he has served as a Director of numerous regional and national companies and, in his hometown of Worcester, as trustee of a wide range of civic and philanthropic organi(continued ·on page 5) zations.

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The Stoddard Center at Cardigan Mountain School.

The Challenge Before Us

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he first two years of the Cardigan Today/Tomorrow five-year campaign to raise $5,000,000 in capital funds is now behind us and a resounding success. Who would have thought two years ago that the Stoddard Center would be complete and ready to meet an entirely new range of cultural and recreational needs of Cardigan's boys right now - today.

Now we must place our major effort on fulfilling our other major goal, to bring Cardigan's endowment to our goal of $3 ,000,000. As of this time we have reached something over $1,000,000.

This presents an enormous challenge to all of the members of the Cardigan Family.

There are a number of ways in which gifts may be made to our endowment, some of which may present special opportunities for persons seeking a meaningful way to express their appreciation to the School and their faith in Cardigan's future.

First, of course is direct giving cash, appreciated securities or other appreciated property such as real estate, art works, antiquities or other items with enhanced value.

There are also a number of ways to make deferred gifts, which, although they do not meet immediate needs of the School, do provide assurance of future support and a basis upon which the Trustees can base their long-range planning for the School. These include participation in the Cardigan Mountain School Pooled Income Fund ; provisions for bequests to the School , and the use of life insurance with the School as the designated beneficiary.

Future publications will describe these opportunities in more detail. In the meantime the office will be happy to mail you at your request a copy of our pamphlet entitled' ' Special Giving Opportunities". (more pictures of the Stoddard Center Dedication on pages 4 & 5)

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"We are climbing Jacob's Ladder"

NEWS FROM THE HILL Parents' Weekend: On October 9th and

Sandwich Fair: On Oct. 11, the entire

Summer Projects: In addition to reading

10th one of the largest groups of parents and friends in the long history of this annual gathering visited CMS campus .

The weather was perfect, · the trees in beautiful color, the temperature· on the cool side but the skies clear. After early morning registration on Saturday, parents visited classes until the dedication ceremonies began at Stoddard Center, the new learning facility just completed.

The afternoon was devoted to sports, reported elsewhere in this issue, winding up with Kenerson Center warmth of refreshing coffee and hot chocolate . Parents were invited to attend a movie on campus that evening and chapel services on Sunday morning. In all , it was one of the best Parents' weekends ever!

Mountain Day: On a fine warm October 1st morning, 184 students and 30 members of CMS faculty began the climb of the 4,810-foot Mt. Moosilauke, which according to our reporter of the event, Mr. Carey of the faculty , " provided the challenge of an invigorating climb as well as the pleasure of an exhilarating panorama of fall foliage at its peak. The annual outing offered everyone an opportunity to share one of the experiences which makes Cardigan unique."

school, most of the faculty and families bussed to this annual event in Sandwich, N .H. to enjoy the various exhibits in agriculture, animal husbandry, etc.

Much of the attraction centered for the students on the midway games of chance , where some got their hair painted, and guzzled various tidbits of food on sale, in addition to bought lunches.

a summer book, each returning student is required to do a project which is evaluated by his advisor at the start of the school year. At the Stoddard Center Dedication, October 9, 52 students had their projects in the Kirk Library,on display . Under the di_rection of Mr. Hart, CMS English faculty , the showing was viewed by hundreds of friends and parents attending the Dedication and farents' Weekend. Awards to the best were: Mike Farmer, 1st for a model of Pearl Harbor; R. Woodberry, 2nd, Van DeGrafI generator; 3rd , Dan Zinsmeyer, "The Undersea World of Dan Zinsmeyer"; 4th, Henry Lee, Report and remote control of an airboat; 5th, Chris Meyer, report on the Falkland Islands dispute, complete with a cassette recording, maps, and models ; 6th, Henry duPont, report with pictures on his reconstruction ofa 1947 Ford tractor.

Shelburne Museum trip for 8th Graders:

This annual off-campus treat on October 5th brought 85 students, total 8th grade enrollment, and 9 CMS faculty to this site in Shelburne, VT with its 45 buildings of Americana. Special interest was shown in the Blacksmith Shop, in the ship Ticonderoga , last pleasure ship to cruise Lake Champlain, and a model circus building carved out of wood, a magnificient craft 25 years in the making.

Halloween: At the evening meal, Oct. 30th, everybody was in costume, with winners: J. Vetri - vampire; A. Weiss , Inspector Clouseau; T. Weiss, Griff the B & G man; B. Blinick, Grim Reaper; D. Purcell, fly; T. Cotter, kitchen creature ; F. Reimers, doctor. Prizes were awarded on basis of ingenuity and use of local supplies rather than purchased costumes . Mr. Wakely was Father Time. At 9:30 p.m. the bell authorized the year' s first School Leader Pillow Fight.

On the Playing Fields: The interscholas-

tic athletic program got off to a fine start with 69 boys in football , 76 in soccer, for a total out of the 184 enrollment of 145,

Reading/Studies Skills Workshop: During the last week of October, the Reading/Study Skills Department sponsored ~ week long Orton-Gillingham Work-

leaving 39 boys for intramurals. The record to date: Varsity Football: 1 win , 4 losses , 1 tie; Res. Football, 3 wins , 4 losses; Varsity Soccer, 6 wins, 2 losses , 2 ties ; Reserve Soccer, 3 wins, 7 losses ; Third soccer, 1 win, 7 losses. The Parents' Weekend games, _included in these to-date totals showed: a tie with Eaglebrook in football, 6-6; loss in varsity 2-0; loss in 3rd Soccer 8-0; a win in Res. Football, 18-14.

Summer Session 1982: Mr. }-licks, Direc-

tor, reports for this 31st in CMS history a success due to high quality of faculty and strong commitment to helping every child. Enrollment: 155 students from 21 states, 5 foreign countries, many of whom had been here before - a vote of confidence much welcomed, especially with the fact that they brought many friends into the session. Basic English, math and reading skills , plus training in study habits made the academic program a success.

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· shop. Miss Kate DeBlois of Educators Publishing Service came to campus and gave a 25-hour course that focused on the fundamentals of the Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory Approach to reading, spelling and handwriting. The entire Department, plus one member of the English Department profited by a week of intense work with this method.

VIEWS FROM THE PLATEAU ''The Readines.s Is All'' here it stands now, the new learning facility, Stoddard Center, in readiness. As the Cardigan Todaytromorrow Campaign continues in progress towards its financial goals, the readiness of another kind stirs our speculation and hopes: student response.

The best challenge this new Center can make, with its heritage of a long drive of enthusiastic support towards its realization, begs these questions: How many will respond to their capacity to the lures of its facilities for learning and growth? How crowded will be the study areas, how used the library, how well read its books? How many will discover new talents and interests in its professional theatre? How many will find repose in its atmosphere, so well designed as a fountainhead for fulfillment of the best we know is in the Cardigan boy?

How many others will first discover that best through the experience of using such a Center?

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rom what we have learned of CMS principles and standards in tracing out its purposes, first laid down in 1945 in a much more limited setting, the answer to these questions must surely be an optimistic assertion of faith, remembering that truth Emerson wrote of in saying: ''Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm. " And great, certainly , is the beauty of this new member of Cardigan facilities . You won't get it from the boys directly ; playing it cool is the mask for zest they favor. Yet we know , do we not, that behind it lies that wish for the new and wonderful and challenging. The true beauty of the new Center as it crouches at the feet of old Hopkins is in the contagion of that enthusiasm and the imagination which chose the site to face the morning sun in homage to new days .

"Readiness is all," wrote Shakespeare. And well we know it now , for the greatest readiness is not with the walls of this splendid architectural endowment but in the mind and spirit of each Cardigan boy who rises to its opportunities.

- Carven Dalglish, Editor

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Lovell, Me. meeting held October 26-27, of this group, which included deans of students , about 20 New England schools were represented, CMS by Mr. Joseph C. Collins, Assistant Headmaster and Director of Studies. During the two days , ideas were exchanged on such matters as new programs , changes and various situations experienced by the various schools . Each meeting centered on a theme such as student discipline, training new teachers , off-campus programs, weekend activities , counseling, pupil services, improving instruction in the classroom. " The meeting provided excellent public relations opportunities ," said Mr. Collins , "besides enhancing personal and professional relationships among the schools ."

Dawn Patrol: AU new students (total 82),

all floor leaders and several faculty joined Mr. Wakely for the annual dawn watch from the summit of Cardigan Mt. To make it in time for the sunrise, they left at 5:30 a.m., but only a lucky 6 got there in time, the balance satisfied to have enjoyed the hike. Despite an ambush attack from hornets at the base they all reached the top , then returned for a schedule-B timed breakfast and Saturday classes. As a reward to the stalwarts for their early rising , Mr. Wakely had the boys attend Mascoma Valley Fair in Canaan after lunch - a small fair but lots of prizes from games of chance.

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A new club on campus

C~ubs: The fall clubs program opened with five new clubs, each of which drew enthusiastic enrollment: Mr. Carey's Cooking Club , 8 members ; Mr. McQuarrie' s Unicycle Club , each of the 10 members owning his own unicycle ; Mr. Barron's Frisbee Club , with 7 members (plus his dog , Sugar!) ; a Control Line Flying Club , Mr. Farrell, director, with 11 members; and Mr. Brier' s Comedy Club, whose 6 members will explore what makes people laugh, observing data through records, tapes , videotapes of an array of modem and classical comedians - hopefully to provide material for the next school talent show. Besides these are the usual old timers ever popular: magic and horseback riding.

THE DEDICATION OF .THE CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN new auditorium by calling on all present to join in a spirited singing of his favorite hymn- " We Are Climbing Jacob' s Ladder. " Students, parents and guests alike joined in with gusto, as they have on so many previous Cardigan . , .occaSIOnS.

"We are climbing Jacob's Ladder," too!

Stoddard Center Dedicated Before Record School Convocation he weather report called for low clouds , fog and occasional rain but it was "a beautiful day in New Hampshire'' when the Stoddard Center at Cardigan Mountain School was dedicated before a record assembly of students, faculty , parents and friends of the School.

The two-day celebration marked the completion of the stunning new building, which now provides Cardigan with a modem new Library with shelf space for 10,000 volumes , a superbly equipped auditorium/theater seating 250 and completely new teaching and study areas for our Reading and Foreign Language Cen-

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Mr. and Mrs. Wilmont Kidd with their daughter, Christian , attended the dedication celebration. Mrs. Kidd is President of the Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation, whose generous "Challenge Gift" made possible our accelerated building schedule.

First event of the gala weekend was a reception for donors to the Cardigan Today/Tomorrow campaign held in the Kirk Library, where finishing touches had occupied most of the preceding night. This was followed by a formal dinner in the Kenerson Social Center efficiently hosted by the student members of the National Honor Society. The formal ceremonies were brief, featured by the graceful and warm responses of Mrs. Robert Stoddard and Mrs. Wilmot Kidd. It was Mrs . Kidd's generous challenge gift to the campaign which brought the Stoddard Center to reality just two years ago, long before any of us had dreamed it possible.

Saturday, October 9, was New Parents' Day but at 11:00 in the morning all classroom and conference activities ceased as the entire campus moved to the Auditorium for the formal ceremonies dedicating the Center. In the words of Bob Gillette, Chairman of the Cardigan Corporation, the Stoddard Center was dedicated to Robert W. Stoddard and his wife, Helen, "in recognition of the innumerable ways in which you have served Cardigan and your fellowman. May the generations of students and faculty that enjoy its facilities benefit from the example you have set for us. " It was particularly fitting that Norman Wakely opened the first assembly in the 4

In response, Bob Stoddard recalled the early days of his association with the School, days of uncertainty and struggle to survive, and the strength and courage of four stalwart Cardigan founders whose faith kept Cardigan going Hinman, Hopkins , Hood and French.

Mr. Stoddard reminded the group of the qualities of our American life that have made a place like Cardigan possible, in particular, the faith of men and women who placed responsibility first in a time when so many speak of rights.

The new building was accepted for the members of the Alumni by Craig Johnson, 1978, now a student at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and for the students , by Arnarit " Mark" Sukhavanij of Bangkok, Thailand, Student Leader and a member of the Class of 1983. (continued on page 7)

Mark and Kristen Wa llace examine a student project in the Reading Area. Mark Wa llace, Cardigan '75, is the grandson of Mrs. Mah /on Wa llace of St . Louis for whom this area is named.

Mr. and Mrs. Finn Casperson in {he Casperson Reading Area. Mr. Casperson, a close neighbor in Canaan, recently joined the Cardigan Corporation. Their son Finn, Jr. , is a member of the Cardigan Class of '85.

STODDARD CENTER AT SCHOOL

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Beverly Wakely with David and Sally Johnson of Houston in the Beverly Bradford Wakely Reading Center, which was donated by the Johnson 's. Mr. Johnson is a Cardigan Trustee and their sons Craig, Clayton, and Todd attended Cardigan and their daughter Susanne attended Summer School.

Carol Shelton, Cardigan's Librarian , discusses her plans for the future with Mr. and Mrs. John Kirk, for whom the new Library is named. The Kirks have had two grandsons at Cardigan and are enthusiastic supporters of the School . With them is Christian Kidd.

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On Dedication Day, luncheon was planned as a treat for the students. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks, and ice cream from a machine were served for the boys and all our guests in tents behind the Hayward dining room.

Bob and Jan Gillette examine a student exhibit in the Kirk Library with Pat Frieze (left). Bob is Chairman of the Cardigan Corporation and Mrs . Frieze's husband, Savage, is President of the Board of Trustees.

Since his earliest association with Cardigan he has felt that the School is blessed with one of the most beautiful sites in the country. He has urged that new development should embrace the complete use of Nature's gifts as the basis on which stronger character and-an enhanced education could serve our boys through their lifetimes.

The guests of honor greet each other at the entrance of the Stoddard Center. He len and Bob Stoddard (center) welcome John and Barbara Kirk , as Headmaster Wakely looks on approvingly on one of the most fulfilling days of his career.

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Faculty News Robert Dean Birch joined the CMS Faculty this fall as instructor in Earth Science and French. A graduate-of CMS in 1967, then Hanover High School , he received his BA Degree from Norwich University in Northfield, Vt. At the University of Nice, France, he took advanced studies for the Diplome D'Etrangere then continued at Dartmouth College to undertake graduate studies in archeology, which he discontinued temporarily after one term. He coaches soccer at CMS. He has a background, prior to his preparation for teaching, in the travel business.

Mr. Robert B irch

David Fred Dewey joined the CMS Fac-

ulty this fall as instructor in Science. He presently coaches varsity football and is prepared after playing hockey at Vanderbilt University for four years, to coach CMS hockey. His AB degree was received from Vanderbilt in 1978, his MS in English in 1980, there also, where he was Sports Editor of their newspaper besides being its business manager. Mr. Dewey taught junior high school English for two years prior to coming to CMS.

Mr . Da vid Dewey

The Small family, Bob, Thurza, Steph-

anie and Chris, visityd old friends in Finland this summer, the daughter in that family having lived with the Smalls as an exchange student in their former Massachusetts home .. Besides enjoying the beauties of Finland , they visited various

cities in Sweden and Denmark. A highlight of the trip was a visit to a scho9l in Finland where Mrs. Small and her daughter exchanged views of their respective countries in an English speaking class. The Smalls look forwara to a visit to Cardigan by their Finnish hosts some time in the future.

Cardigan Hosts Elementary School Heads During their annual fall meeting held at the Woodstock Inn, Woodstock, Vermont, the Elementary School Heads and guests ventured to Cardigan for a tour of the Stoddard Center, reception in the Kenerson Social Center and a candle light dinner in the Hayward Dining Room. Included as special guests were: Mr. Robert S. Gillette, President of the Board of Corporators; Mr. Savage C. Frieze, Jr., President of the Board of Trustees; Dr. Crawford H. Hinman, Secretary of the Board of Trustees and Mrs. Hinman . Representing the _Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools in England were Mr. and Mrs. George Mathewson pictured above with Dr. and Mrs. Hinman. Mr. Mathewson is Headmaster of the Clifton Hall . School , Newbridge, Midlothian, England.

Mr. Wakely has been Presjdent of E.S.H.A. for the past year.

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Bob Belfon '83 playing Strongman at the Sandwich Fair.

The Stoddard Center Beginning ne of the unusual features of the Stoddard Center has been the breadth of the planning and the wide participation that has gone into the project ever since the Trustees first began consideration of a broad capital gifts campaign in the summer of 1979.

As their planning moved forward, two major goals emerged - the construction of a modern Learning Center and achievement by 1985 of an endowment totalling $3,000,000.

Early in their studies the Trustees asked Headmaster Wakely to appoint a Faculty Committee to undertake a broad study of an ideal Learning Center built around an expanded library and an auditorium. About the same time funds were allocated from an unusually successful Annual Fund Drive to retain Fleck & Lewis, Hanover architects, to begin preliminary studies of a major new building on campus.

The three studies continued in parallel for some time but with increasing interchange between the three groups. As the Faculty group's perception of the needs of our academic, social and cultural programs developed, the architects had focused on the present site and it became possible to project preliminary plans and square footage requirements leading to a preliminary cost figure. At this point the Trustees moved further ahead by assigning another Hanover firm, TrumbullNelson, as prime contractor to work with the architects during the design development period, consulting on structural systems and materials and providing constant updating and refinement of construction costs. We estimate this approach saved months and thousands of dollars in the ultimate construction program.

On the basis of this planning with the Cardigan Today!Iomorrow campaign well under way, the Trustees in September of 1981 authorized the start of construction, a move which has made it possible for our students to enjoy the benefits of the Center more than a year ahead of the Trustees' original goal.

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Alumni News James B. Ford '68 is working in the in-

Tom Hunt '69 has been named Varsity

surance business with his wife in Washington D.C., He graduated from Cranbrook School in 1971 and from the University of Denver in 1975.

Soccer Coach for the fall season at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.·

Jeff Park '76 returned to campus to at-

tend the dedication of the Stoddard Learning Center on October 9, 1982. He reports: "The school never looked better!"

Scott McCracken '71 was married to Sally McKeown on July 1.0, 1982. They are living at Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Congratulations!

Ian George '82 is attending St. Mark's School in Southboro, Mass. and enjoying it. He has made the Varsity Soccer Team this tall.

Matthew White '73 visited the campus in mid-September. Matt is currently stationed in Athens, Greece with the U.S. Air Force. He is planning on making a career of the Air Force and will soon be attending Officers Training School.

F. Corning Kenly, ill '67 and his·wife,

Lorna are the proud parents of a son, James Barrett Kenly, born on Sept. 23, 1982. Congratulations! (cont inued from page 4)

The convocation closed with the singing of the Cardigan Hymn in which the assembly joined. · Guided tours of the Center for all guests were followed by a picnic-style luncheon served under festive green and white striped tents erected behind the Hayward Dining Room. Luncheon, an

William Thomas '68 visited the campus on September 20. Bill is a Sargeant in the U.S. Army and has just completed a four-year tour in Hawaii and has been transferred to Denver, Colorado. Bill married Laura L. Abel on May 29, 1982.

James T. Ashe '69 visited the campus in

late September. Jim is currently working with Arthur Andersen & Co. in New York City in their tax department. Jim is now married and came back to Cardigan, he says, to recall "the good ole days."

Paul Stein '82 came from The Gunnery and Ted Drummond '82 came from Kimball Union Academy to celebrate Halloween Weekend with us. Paul reports that Frank Mayfield '82, Malcolm Chace '82, George Reithoffer '82 and Pat Forrestal '82 have all settled into life at the Gunnery in "good shape."

Bob Chartener '73 surprised the Wake-

lys at Cambridge University, England this last September by shouting at them from the banks of the Cam while Mr. Wakely was punting. Bob was settling in for a year of international study at Maudelin College.

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occasion planned for the students, featured hot dogs and hamburgers with wide-open soft drink dispensers, an ice cream machine, Cardigan frisbies . for everyone and balloons to add a carnival note.

It was a beautiful (and memorable) day in New Hampshire.

Progress Report A. s of Dedication Day for the Stoddard ft Center, here is a summary of the results of the Cardigan Today!Iomorrow capital funds drive. Two.years after the kickoff date we have rece\ved in gifts and pledges a grand total of $3,196,385 towards our final goal of $5,000,000 by the end of 1985. This leaves us with a tough $1,803,615 to go - most ofit now to be allocated to Endowmei;it. Nothing that's really worthwhile is ever easy.

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"They (Hopkins, Hood, Hinman, and French) were men ofreal integrity . They were dedicated to our American society, our limited government, the free market philosophy which has made possible the development of our nation and the accumulation offunds resulting in institutions like Cardigan. Unlike many who have had some kind of vision and turned to government for help, such thoughts were far afield for the founders of this fine institution. They believed in the private enterrise philosophy and individual responsibility. We don't hear very much of that today. We hear more about rights, but we should hear more about responsibility. '' Herbert W. Stoddard October 9, 1982

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