today tomorrow COMMENCEMENT ISSUE 1988 Cardigan's 42nd Commencement
Marshals Terence Brooks and]. Richard Hughes ready to lead the Senior Class into Chapel for Commencement.
Sixty-seven Seniors processed into the Chapel on Saturday, May 28th, to receive their diplomas at Cardigan's 42nd Commencement exercises. Allan Shedlin, Jr., Executive Director of the Elementary School Center in New York City told the graduating class he couldn't remember a single speaker at any of his own graduation exercises starting with the 6th grade - nor could he recall a single word any of them said. To be sure this year's class would remember at least one word of his address, Mr. Shedlin asked the Marshals to unroll the banner he had prepared
on which was printed in foot-high letters a single word: NE o T.E N Y. This, he explained, is the retention by an adult of childlike characteristics, and he enumerated several youthful qualities he would recommend that this class retain. Like a true educator, Mr. Shedlin paused several times during his remarks to ask the Seniors to repeat this word and at the conclusion of his address handed out badges with "neoteny" on them. The graduating class certainly carried away with them at least one word of this Commencement speech.
Dr. Cameron Dewar Selected As Next Headmaster
Headmaster Wakely and Commencement speaker Allan Shed/in, Jr.
At their May meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the recommendation of the search Committee to appoint Dr. Cameron K. "Chip" Dewar to succeed Norman w akely as Headmaster, effective July 1, 1989. He was also the first choice of the faculty, students and administration. Chip is a graduate of Bowdoin College and received Masters and Doctors degrees in education from Boston University. Since 1970 he has taught English, Latin, Greek, history and language arts in public and private schools in Massachusetts. In 1979 he was appointed Director of Athletics at Belmont Hill School in Belmont, Mass. He also directs the Belmont Hill School Football Camp and is Program Director of Tabor Academy's summer Program. He lives in Belmont with his wife,
Dr. Cameron K . Dewar - Headmaster Elect
Janet, and their two children. During Parents' weekend, February 3-5, 1989, Chip and Janet will be on campus to meet Cardigan families.
Scholastic Awards 6TH GRADE English/History Ramon Ramos Rea ding/ Science Errol Laumann Math Stephen Alexander Art Christopher Montgomery
View from the Headmaster's Window by Norman C. Wakely By the time you receive this newsletter, Joe and Ginny Collins will have departed from Banks House to their new home in Lyman, NH. It's a very exciting time for them - and a sad time for us. what great memories they leave behind! our blessings go with both of them, and Many, Many Thanks for all they have done for Cardigan. The summer Session has begun with 160 boys and girls in attendance. These young people are in for a wonderful summer academically, athletically and socially. Because this session is so popular, those wishing to attend have to apply earlier and earlier each year. The campus is still dug up; there are ditches everywhere. Some are for the environmental improvement project (sewer and water); some are for the removal of buried oil tanks, which under new EPA regulations have to be replaced after a certain number of years; and others are to carry new power lines for artificial icema king equipment to the Turner Covered Sports Area. All this makes a real mess of our beautiful campus. Despite the turmoil, it's encouraging and exciting to realize that these major projects are coming to an end; it will be wonderful to have them completed. I wish I could call each of you individually to talk about Cardigan and its needs. When all this work is finished, . the School will be in debt for the first time for a total of $1. 2 million. And still ahead of us is asbestosremoval work to start this year -
7TH GRADE History Marcelo Galan Science/Math Bryson Bell Ma th Da.n iel Beard English Matthew Synder French Gregory Alves Art R. Tom Thomas Spanish Nathanial Cake 8TH GRADE English/ History/ Spanish Spencer Thrall French Peter Cana vin Earth Science Alexander Seabolt Physical Science Ronald Wagner Math Robert Hunter Art Reavis Eitel 9TH GRADE English/ History/ Biology/French W. Douglas Wendt Spanish Patrick White-Thomson Math/French Rex Savage Physical Science William Stormont History John Avlon Art Michael Decker to the tune of about $100,000. on the one hand, it's good to know that we will have met all the environmental codes of the state and federal government. On the other hand, we will need a lot of help from a lot of you in paying off such an amount. First and foremost, however, is the education of the young people who attend Cardigan. Faculty are all hired for this Fall and we are busy planning for a new school year. At the end-ofschool meetings, I announced that Robert Small will be our new Director of Studies. He and his wife, Thursa, will be moving into Banks House. Here's to 1988-89! 2
ENGLISH EXPRESSION AWARDS based on a 50 minute extemporaneous composition on an assigned topic. 6th 7th 8th 9th
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Ramon Ramos John Martinsen Reavis Eitel W. Douglas Wendt
WORKSHOP AWARDS 7th grade Andres Icaza 8th grade William Robertson 9th grade Janne Lehto~alo MUSIC AWARD
Peter Nigra
1988 Commencement Prizes The Senior Prize W. Douglas Wendt The Hinman Prize-James Schriebl The Founders Prize W. Douglas Wendt The Pannaci Memorial A ward Scott Musburger The Caldwell Prize James Marrion Scott Musburger The Skibiski Memorial A ward Mark Keough Addison Memorial Prize for creative writing John Avlon The Wil1ia-m Knapp Morrison A ward James Marrion The Faculty Prizes John Avlon Peter -Nigra Mark Rowe wTIITamstormont 0 utstanding Underclassman Award J. Richard _!:!ughes '89
CARDIGAN ~ Newsletter of the Cardigan Mountain School Cardigan Today/Tomorrow is published five times yearly and is sent to alumni, present and past parents, grandparents, and friends of the School who wish to receive it. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS , please notify the . Development Office , Cardigan Mountain School, Canaan, NH 03741. Norman C. Wakely, Headmaster Joseph M. Collins, Assistant Headmaster Jeffrey D. Hicks, Director of Admissions James N. Marrion, Director of Athletics Richard R. Rearick, Director of Development and Editor, Today/Tomorrow
Artificial Ice Will Be Ready This Winter - Only $4000 Needed To Complete Campaign In the Spring of 1987 a campaign was started to raise money for the installation of artificial ice-making equipment in the covered sports area. The goal was $500,000 which included the cost and installation of equipment and an endowment to offset the cost of operations. The campaign was given .a great boost last Fall with the announcement of a gift of $100,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Turner of New York City. The Turners are parents of two Cardigan alumni - Geoffrey 1 69 and Lincoln '76. Last Winter we received information about a new icemaking system which is less expensive both to install and to operate than the equipment originally planned. After a lot of investigation, we were convinced that it would do the job; and when plans were reviewed, the cost of the project was reduced to $300,000. At the time of the May Trustees meeting, gifts and pledges had been received totaling $296,000 and the Trustees authorized the project to be started. It would be wonderful to have the entire cost of this project in hand by the time the work is completed. You can help push this campaign over the top by sending your contribution for "Ice For Cardigan" to the SchooL
Mrs. Fiske with student assistants ready to plant her tree.
Senior Class President Scott Musburger reading the dedication of trees to long-term employees. From left: Mr. ·Wakely, Scott Musburger, Mrs. Lary, Rev. Mahoney, Mr. Blunt, Mrs. Collins, Mr. Collins, Mrs. Shelton, Mr. Shelton, Mr. Mam·on.
Trees Dedicated To Long-Service Faculty & Staff On the morning of May 13th at a brief ceremony on the steps of the Cardigan Chapel, eleven members of the faculty and staff were honored for their years of dedicated service to the school and its students. Trees planted on campus to replace those damaged by digging and blasting for water and sewer lines were dedicated in honor of a number of faculty and staff with lengths of service ranging from 18 to 35 years. Senior Class President Scott Musburger said: "It is proper for us now to dedicate these new trees to these special members of the Cardigan community who set roots on our campus, who spread their arms out to shelter and comfort our students and whose presence has had a profound influence in shaping the character of our school. For their years of devoted service to Cardigan Mountain School and its students we join together to dedicate these trees as living testimonials to: Mr. Donald Blunt Mr. and Mrs. James Marrion Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Collins Mrs. Carol Shelton Mr. Harold Finkbeiner Mr. David Shelton Mrs. Leona Fiske Mrs. Ruth Talbert Mrs. Jacqueline Lary Mr. and Mrs. Norman w·akely Rev. Harry Mahoney
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Mrs. Lary with her tree; Headmaster's House in the background.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS 1988-89 School Leader Terence Brooks Job Foreman Ronald JI. agner Chaplain ' s Assistants Peter Canavin Mlchael Larson
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Newly inducted members ofthe NationalJunior Honor Society. From left: Daniel Collins, Terence Brooks, Scott Musburger, Mrs. Rita Carey, john Av/on, Ronald Wagner, Alexander Seabolt. (Picture credit: Huben Schricbl)
N ational Junior Honor Society by Mrs. Rita Carey On Saturday, April 30 , 1988 , members of the Cardigan Mountain School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society capped a successful year of activities with the annual "tapping " ceremony of inducting new members into the organization. In this traditional candlelight service, Mrs. Carey and the current members inducted new members into the Society. 8th and 9th graders may be elected by a faculty committee if they meet these requirements: -are in at least three upper sections -have attended Cardigan for at least two terms -have earned a cumulative average of 8 5 % in the first two terms of the year -are taking a foreign language -have exhibited characteristics of leadership, school citizenship, character and service. New members from the Class of 1 88 are : John Avlon, Daniel Collins and Scott Musburger. Members of the Class of 1 89 are: Terence Brooks, Alexander Seabolt and Ronald Wagner. Throughout most of this year,
members inducted in the Spring of 1987 worked on two service projects. At each major weekend they acted as hosts to parents and grandparents at the registration desk . In addition, Jim Marrion, Peter Nigra , James Schriebl, William Stormont and Douglas Wendt sold doughnuts on many Sunday mornings to help fund a Peace Corps Partnership program in Malawi, Central Africa. The Peace Corps connection was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Carey, who were volunteers in Turkey. The project in Thyolo village involved the repair of a student hostel for the · Thyolo Secondary School. Screen windows were built, a dining room for both boys and girls was added , and beds were repaired. The Cardigan Junior Honor Society pledged $600 about one-third of the total cost of the project. Honor Society members raised more than half of that sum. In addition, each 9th grader donated $2.00 from his allowance and 8th graders voted $50 from their treasury. Toward the end of the school year, a packet of letters arrived from students at the Thyolo Secondary School, and many Cardigan boys chose to begin pen pal letters with the students of Malawi. The School received a certificate of thanks from Peace Corps Director Loret M. Ruppe. 4
FLOOR LEADERS : , Banks House William Robertson Brewster I John Frehse Brewster II Glenn cucinell Clark-Morgan II Charles Freeman Clark-Morgan III Gregory Myers Franklin H o ~ R . Ben Hurlbutt French_I_ Alex ander Seabolt French II Charles Heenan Greenwood House Robert Hunter Hayward Barrett Pfeifle Hinman I William wood Hinman II Olubayo Johnson Newton House Edward _!:lcng Proctor House Alex ander Robinson Stowell House Thomas Burke
CARDIGAN COUGA R - cement coated sculpture designed by Mr. {Worse with the assistance of a group of Seniors - permanently located in front of the Kenerson Social Center.
Student Newspaper Thrives Last Fall a group of students persuaded Mr. Matthews to help them organize and publish a student newspaper. There have been student papers on campus before, but they were neither long-lived nor successful. Mr. Matthews brought great enthusiasm to this project and the first issue called "The Phantom" came off the press on the first of November. The editors set a target of producing one issue each week, and number 2 was right on ti.me on November 7th. The name by then had been changed to "The CMS Pinnacle" and art work had been added to page 1. The schedule was interrupted for Thanksgiving and Christmas recesses, but resumed right after the holidays in January. With each issue, the writing and layout improved noticeably. By the start of the Spring term, Mr. Decker joined the group as their advisor, and with the help of a desktop publishing computer program, format, layout and typography reached professional levels. Editor Fipp Avlon and his staff of writers Marc Alexander, Eben Ernstof, Ray Ramos, TrevorRobertson and Skip Walker - deserve great credit for their hard work and persistence in getting this new publication started and carried through the year. we hope their leadership will.inspire next year's students to carry on the good work. The front pages of issues No. 2 and 12 are reproduced to illustrate the improvements made during the year.
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INTEREST IN DRAMA PROMPTS REBIRTH OF DRAMATIC SOCIETY Before Performing Arts became a regular part of the Cardigan curriculum, dramatics flourished as a club activity. Although it was not possible in the limited time available to produce musicals or full-length shows, the club was active in bringing a number of one-act plays to the school community. These were done in the old Hinman Theatre which has now been converted to a music classroom. With the completion of the Humann Theatre in the Stoddard Center, performing arts was added as a regular activity, and in the past several years such ambitious shows as: "Grease", "Little Shop of Horrors", "Guys and Dolls" and "Joseph and the
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Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" were produced in this excellent facility. This year a group of Seniors led by Dan Collins asked Mr. Rearick if he could help them with a one-act play to be produced for Grandparents' Weekend. He agreed, and enlisted the assistance of Mrs. Mary DeLallo. Rehearsing in short blocks of time "found" at the end of activities and before dinner, the group of seven students was able to do a comedy in one act entitled "It Takes A Thief". This was well received by grandparents and students and the chief comment was that it was too short. Inspired by this success, the boys wanted to do another one for parents on the evening before Commencement. Athletic schedules, final exams, senior meetings · and commencement rehearsals m·ade it difficult to squeeze out enough moments to put another show on the road, but because they were all determined that it would happen, the Dramatic Society came through again . with an entertaining production of a farce entitled "J. Caesar" to the delight of parents and the rest of the Senior class. When asked if there would be a Dramatic Society next year, Mr. Rearick said: "If there are 6 or 8 boys interested and willing to find the time in their -busy schedules, I'll be delighted to work with them."
Junior Varsity Lacrosse by Neil Brier, Coach
The whole school lined up to start the annual Run Around The Lake
TRACK AND FIELD by William X. Barron, Coach Many individuals showed gains this track season: Captains Dave Edy and Mike Decker both built upon last year's experience to develop into a one-two punch in the hurdles; Scott deLage bettered his performance in the long jump, javelin and 200 meters throughout the season; David Franklin had season-best performances in five events in his first track season. several others contributed to the team's success this year. Returning letterman Oliver Summers specialized in the shot put; Matt Snyder ran distance races and the hurdles; Mike Larson did the discus and shot put; and Eric Hanneman ran the 1500 meters. Eddie wang (1500 and 3000 meters) and Mark Keough (long jump and sprints) joined the team for their last few meets at the end of their participation in
the wilderness program. Mr. Tautkus specialized in training the javelin throwers, weight events and high jumpers, while Mr. Barron trained runners in the sprint, distance races and hurdle events. Three new school records were set this season: Edy in the 300 meter low hurdles (49.6 seconds), Franklin in the 400 meters (58.9) and Wang in the 3000 meters (11:59:97). Franklin. is the first Cardigan runner to break one minute in the 400. The team also accomplished its annual goal of beating Mr. Wakely in the race around the lake. For his dedication to learning new events, as well as his overall growth as an athlete, Mike Lanno was recognized as Most Improved for the 1988 track season. For his all-round performance this year with team bests in the Jong jump, high jump, 100 meter low hurdles and llO meter high hurdles, Mike Decker received the MVP award for Track and Field.
Parent-Senior softball game on the afternoon before graduation . Board President Savage Fn'eze umpiring behind the plate, David Rafferty catching, Mrs. Wiberg the batter. 6
once again Junior varsity Lacrosse was fortunate to enjoy both a winning record and the satisfaction of great improvement. This year's squad of 25 was one of the largest ever and it was also a good mixture of boys with no experience and boys with a year of previous play. The team got off to a solid start with a 9-8 Joss in overtime to a very strong D erryfield team. Eight, games later Cardigan won the re-match 8-7! The offense was led by MVP Alex Seabolt who scored 22 goals during the season. The ·team tallied 92 goals in eleven games. As impressive as this was, it was the defense who held the scores close in games with older teams from Proctor, Holderness and Vermont Academy. The team finished the season with a 6-5 record. Mark Rowe's persistent dedication and hard work earned him the Most Improved Player award, but many boys showed great improvement. The balance of the team in both ability and leadership was evident by the election of five captains: Dexter Kancer, Alex Seabolt, Jeremiah Reardon, Ron Wagner and Tom Burke. Coach Rob Low and I were pleased by this year's squad and wish them luck next year up in "the leagues".
JV Baseball by Nicholas Lynch, Coach The JV baseball team brought plenty of excitement to the spring sports season. The team demonstrated its character by coming from behind in the last inning to win 3 games. The team featured a potent offensive attack. Top ?luggers were Terry Brooks, Ryan Coulter, Mike Whitcomb and David Rafferty. Whitcomb and Brooks also provided some fine defense in the infield. The highlight of the season was a 15-3 victory over Eaglebrook. Brooks shut down the Eagle brook batters with a fine pitching performance and ninth graders Peter Diebel and Dean Taylor made some big hits in the game.
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Assistant Headmaster's Day 1988 One of the great things to look forward to each Spring is Headmaster's Day. This has traditionally been held on or near Mr. Wakely's birthday - May 7th - but this year that date passed by without note and it wasn't until May 13th that the holiday was declared. There was a difference this year; it was . Assistant Headmaster's D.a y in honor of Mr. Collins' birthday and his last year at Cardigan.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY banner at Mr. Collins' table starts the festivities for Assistant Headmaster's Day.
Other than the change of name, the day started as it usually does with the surprise announcement at breakfast and a quick exit from the dining room to change into play clothes. Before the fun and games started, students gathered at the Chapel steps for a short ceremony. Senior Class President Scott Musburger announced that trees were being planted all around the campus to replace those damaged when blasting was done to install new water lines. To recognize faculty and staff with long service at Cardigan, trees will be planted in their honor bearing plaques with their names.
Then to play. Out came lacrosse sticks, softballs, soccer balls, bicycles, skate boards, frisbees and any sort of play equipment imaginable for a fun holiday. There was a carousel and one of those whirl-through-theair machines that defy gravity and often take a toll on your last meal. Boys, somehow, are immune to this sort of disorder. All day long they partook freely from the soda machine, popcorn dispenser, cotton candy maker and soft ice cream machin_e s that were in constant operation, and they enjoyed the rides without ill effects. While this mirth and merriment was taking place, the Boards of Trustees and Incorporators were also on campus for their annual meeting. This usually means two things for students: coat and tie even though it is not Wednesday, and a formal roast beef dinner with the honored guests at noon. It wouldn't be a real holiday if it were interrupted to get dressed up again and to endure a sit-down meal, so the Trustees and Corporation members joined the rest of the school for hamburgs, hotdogs and pizza on the Clark-Morgan lawn. The afternoon surprise was a group of bicycle acrobats from Dunellen, New Jersey led by Britt Middaugh. They set up their ramp in the CSA and demonstrated somersaults and a variety of other breath-taking maneuvers on their
Make-your-own-sundaes - Wes Ingram trying to see how much will fit into a dish.
Bicycle acrobats demonstrate their tricks in the CSA.
After watching such · an energetic performance, it was natural that hunger would again set in. What a delight to behold Mr. Wakely and Mr. Collins at a long table .outside the dining room window dishing up ice cream for make-your-own-sundaes. · The accompaning picture hardly does justice to the quanity of ice cream and variety of sauces that boys were able to pile into one bowl. Since classes were called off for the day, there · was no homework to be done in the evening; so instead. of study hall the boys were treated to a performance by Tony Montanaro one of the outstanding mime performers in New England.
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bicycles. It was good to have them start their program with some words on safety and proper equipment; without this prelude it would be all too easy to imagine Cardigan students rushing back to their own bicycles to attempt similar tricks.
Seniors Complete School Plans For Next Year one of the reasons Seniors and their parents are smiling at Commencement is that their decisions about school for next year are finally made. Placement Director Tom Schenck starts working with the Senior class at the beginning · of the year and stays right with each boy and his family throughout the process of initial selection, letters of application, recommendations, transcripts, scheduling school visits, and the final choice of schooL It's this kind of help that makes it possible to find just the right school for each student. The list of schools selected by this year's Seniors follows. Avon Old Farms Berkshire School Choate Rosemary Hall Cushing Academy The Forman Schools Fountain Valley School Gould Academy Governor Dummer Academy Groton School Hebron Academy Holderness School The Hotchkiss School Kimball Union Academy The Loomis Chaffee School Milton Academy The New Hampton School Northfield Mt. Hermon School
Northwood School The Peddie School Phillips Academy The Potomac School Proctor Acad em y The Putney School Salisbury School South Kent School St. Andrew's School St. Johnsbury Academy St. Mark's School
St. Paul' s School Robert L. Stevenson School Suffield Academy Tabor Academy Taft School Tilton School Trinity-Pawling School Trinity Preparatory School westminster School Williston Northampton School Woodberry Forest School •
Tulips planted around the Founders Circle to honor grandparents weren't in bloom for Grandparents' Weekend - but they were spectacular for Assistant Headmaster's Day. On the bench from left: Nicholas Loeb, George Kops, Bryson Bell.
Alumni Questionnaires
Cardigan Brothers This year fourteen current students had brothers or cousins or fathers who also attended Cardigan. Jeremiah Reardon '89 is the son of Frederick Johnson '60 and David Rafferty 1 88 is the son of Kevin Rafferty ' 61. Seniors Noah Shore and Nick Tibbetts had brothers in school this year (David Shore '91 and Bill Tibbetts 1 89) . These boys had brothers or cousins who came to Cardigan before they did : Desmond Butler ' 87 Tyssen Butler 1 90 John Burke 1 84 Thomas Burke 1 89 Tim Clark '84 Matt Clark '90 Don Diebel 1 82 Peter Diebel '88 Gregg Ramsby '82 (Cousin) Matt Ramsby '8l(Cousin) Chris Shipp '85 Bill Ellis '8 9 Derek Gordon 1 87 Keith Gordon 1 88 Bret Pfeifle '89 Trask Pfeifle 1 86 Ted Smith '89 Alex Wassitsch 1 86 Nick Swogger ' 91 John-Gordon Swogger '85 Mike Whitcomb '90 Greg Whitcomb '82 Clarke Murdough '87(Cousin) Peter Murdough '8 9 8
About the middle of May questionnaires were mailed to over 1800 Cardigan alumni asking for information to keep the Alumni Office files up-to-dat~. As this issue goes to press 167 have been returned. Thanks to those· who have taken the time to complete and return these. If you didn' t receive one, please call or write the Alumni Office and we 'll put one in the mail to you including a postage-paid return envelope. If you have yours, please take a few minutes to complete the information and mail it back to us. There is also a place to indicate your interest in helping the school as a Class Agent or assistant, as a member of a reunion committee, at area alumni gatherings or as an admissions representative. That information is most helpful, and Admissions Director Jeff Hicks will be in touch wi th alumni who offered to help in his area.
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Ron Warden called from Bloomfield Hills, MI in response to our search for a Class Agent for the Class of '5 5 and volunteered his services. As he takes on his new duties, you will be hearing from him.
Woody Danforth stopped on campus recently on his way back home from vacation. He owns and operates Woody's Restaurant in Middlebury, VT. If you're ever in the Middlebury area, look him up. You can visit about Cardigan and have a good lunch at the same time. John Pagenstecher arrived on campus last month and because he is a bicycling enthusiast was delighted to accompany the cycling team on a 5 7 m.i+e day trip. The boys were thrilled to see that such an "old man" could keep up with them.
1963 John Hart tells us that he and his wife Mary are expecting their first child this Fall. Let us know when it happens, John, and we'll send a Cardigan tee shirt for the little one.
1966 Alfred Johnston became the father of a son, Alexander, on January 5th of this year. He should be just right for the Cardigan Class of 2003!
1967 Richard Bergeson wrote that in the past 10 years he has been a director of a Juvenile Youth Ranch , has taught school in Alaska, Maine and New Hampshire, was a staff supervisor at a group home, and since 1984 has been teacher/principal in a grade 1-8 school in Forks, WA . Now he is moving to Bellingham, WA where he will be teaching grades 4-6 at the Baker View Adventist Church SchooL
1968 David Gilles and his wife, Evelyn, are expectinig their first child this Fall. Tom Moran says he will be unable to make it to his class's 20th reunion this summer. After 3 years in Puerto Rico he is moving to San Diego with his wife Alice, who is a dentist in the Navy, and their 16 month old daughter, Ursula. Geoff Blair continues to work with his committee on plans for the reunion. To date Tom Doggett, David Giller, Kim Kenly, Mac Lloyd and Mark Rothschild are planning to be here. Don't forget the date: July 30th! Please send in your reservation so the committee can plan properly.
born on May 7th. They live in East Thetford, VT.
1975 Tom Mitchell and his wife, ·Karen, visited the Wakely ' s on the way from Tom's reunion at Deerfield. It was Karen's first J:rip to Cardigan, and she was enthusiastic about the school despite the amount of construction still going on.
1976 Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Terry Mitchell and his wife, Kim , celebrated the arrival of their first son, Tanner, on May 5th.
1973 Belatedly we learned that Bruce Beaty was married last November. He and his wife, Anne, are living in Greenwich, CT. from where Bruce commutes to New York City. Bob Chartener writes from London: "Those who remember me in the early months of 19 7 3 would find that one thing about me has not changed: I'm still hobbling about on crutches with a broken left leg! After skiing most seasons from 1974 through 1987 without so much as a pulled muscle, I managed to find a large rock beneath deep powder in Verbier, Switzerland, and I broke my leg in five places. I spent two wee ks in a Swiss hospital before returning home to London, where I have been making a not so speedy recovery. I continue to enjoy working for Goldman Sachs and have been spending most of my time in the U. K., Italy and Norway. And I'm still single and living in Chelsea." Steve Cullinan (Hazelhurst) and wife, Andie, are expecting their 2nd child in July.
1974 Jody Collins was married in March to a lovely lady named Michelle. They live in Maryland Heights, MO where Jody is a Sales Coordinator for Kahn Shoe Co. Chuck Metz is now the proud father of a daughter, Jessica Ann, 9
1978 Tom Brown's wedding announcement didn't show up in the local paper until December although the happy event took place on September 12th, 1987. Tom and Kelly are living in Cota ti, CA. Erich Fahrner's wife, Rhonda, presented him with a daughter, Ericha , on May 6th. The Fahrners live in Brick, NJ.
1980 Pat Gilligan writes that he will be serving in Korea for the next 10 months in the US Marine Corps. 1982 John Cassidy writes that he is engaged to be married and is looking forward to this event now scheduled for May 1990~
~Hlnro ~il.cox ~ 50 we have just learned of the death of Millard Wilcox on · March 31, 1986. Although he · attended Cardigan only for part 0f his 7th grade year, he later wrote that in retrospect those few months were happy ones for ·him and he remembered them fondly.
ALUMNI NEWS 1983 Greg Brown was the star attraction one evening in May when he came to campus to talk with students about his adventures on the US Olympic Hockey team. With him was Rich deFreitas '85, who played Varsity Hockey for St. Mark's this year and is off to Harvard in the Fall. Both these alumni had good advice for our students about the pressures they encountered especially regarding drugs. Tim Smith '77 was instrumental in arranging their visit to campus.
Alumni returned to speak to students about playing hockey for St. Mark '.r and on the Olympic Team . From left: Rich deFreitas '85, Tim Smith '77, Greg Brown '83 .
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1984 Jeremy Cohen has agreed to be the 1984 Class Agent. You will be hearing more from him in the Fall. Peter Mahler was a Freshman this year at Wooster College and reportedly had a fine year. His brother, Alex (SS 1 86) has been accepted at Episcopal High School (VA) for next Fall.
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1985 Bodhi Amos is off to Williams in the Fall; Dylan Dimock is headed for Middlebury; Brian Fellers graduated from Kimball Union Academy and will be attending the University of Maine next year; Cunliffe McBee is headed for the university of Mississippi. Frank Staley graduated from, Brooks School and will be attending Kenyon College in September. Matt Stuart had been accepted at San Diego State University and hopes to play soccer for them. 1986 Marshall Farrer writes: 11 Next Fall I'll be a senior at St. Mark's and starting varsity goalie for soccer. I'm going to Greece this summer with the American Friends School and am excited about that. II
IN THIS ISSUE: New Headmaster appointed Commencement prizes Trees honor employees Hockey rink will have ice
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