Cardigan
Chronicle THE MAGAZINE OF CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
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From the Editor’s Desk Who are we? That is the question that the Student Life Office asked the community when we began our 2017–2018 academic year. Though there is no doubt that there is a distinct similarity in the type of boy who comes out of Cardigan, those values— our Core Values—are a product of a perfect mixing of so many different things. Cardigan is made up of a diverse community that thrives on acceptance, growth, healthy activity, knowledge, and fun! The following pages contain but a mere snapshot of what makes Cardigan so special. I hope that as you flip through, you are as excited as we are to witness the impressive opportunities that Cardigan offers to all that venture onto The Point. From our new techniques inside the classroom, to the leadership skills learned from our peers, to prideful good sportsmanship in all athletic endeavors, to our close relationships with our entire community all over the globe, we continue to grow while maintaining the values that were established by our founders. Cardigan is special. We are students. We are faculty and staff. We are parents. We are alumni. We are friends, and most importantly, we are family. Thanks for reading! Until next time,
Erin L. Drury Assistant Director of Communications
Share Your Story! Do you have an idea for a story? We’d love to hear about the amazing things our alumni are doing. If you have a story idea for a future issue of the Cardigan Chronicle or a suggestion to improve the magazine please reach out to us at communications@cardigan.org!
The Cardigan Chronicle is published annually by the Communications Office for alumni, parents, and friends of the School. Please contact the editor: Communications Office • 62 Alumni Drive • Canaan, NH 03741 603.523.4321 • communications@cardigan.org Cardigan Mountain School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin in the administration of its educational policies or any other program governed by the School.
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On the Cover
“Mountain Day” is a fun fall tradition. The faculty and students enjoy a day of hiking together in the mountains of New Hampshire. It’s a great break after their first few weeks of school!
Photography
Jessica Bayreuther P’09,’15,’17 Courtney Boyd Joe Burnett ’95 Joy Clancy P'17 Cynthia Day P’12,’13 Erin L. Drury
Macsen Elkouh ’19 Martin Grant Sandy Hollingsworth Kyla Joslin Jeremiah Shipman ’00 Zachary Wennik ’15 Kimmy Wennik P'15,'16
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Erin L. Drury
Editing
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R.C. Brayshaw & Company Warner, New Hampshire
Kristin LeRoy Pamela Susi
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80 Cardigan Cookie Recipe 82 Upcoming Events
We are Who We've Always Been
We are Connected
We are Family
We are Grateful
We are Growing
We are Celebrating
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A Letter from the I’m thrilled to welcome you to this edition of the Cardigan Chronicle. This publication serves as an important link for members of the Cardigan family near and far, young and… more experienced. I hope that you enjoy the stories and updates waiting for you in the pages which follow. Just as the Chronicle’s audience is diverse, the campus community contains a beautiful assortment of personalities and experiences. This year Cardigan Mountain School has enrolled 225 boys from 24 American states and 13 different countries around the world. Each boy comes to The Point with his own set of strengths, as well as areas where he (and his parents) hope he will improve and develop. Common aims are improved organization, time management, discipline, grit, independence, intellectual growth, physical development, spiritual reflection—and the ability to clean his room! Steady work toward such goals is part of the Cardigan experience, and always has been. As each boy focuses on his own particular set of challenges, his progress is supported and informed by experiences shared with the greater Cardigan community. This year we have been considering together our Student Life theme, the existential question that asks simply “Who are we?” As you will see in the pages that follow, there are many ways to respond, but we aspire to answer the question as a community by wrestling with it as individuals. This is because we are, ultimately, one community comprised of individuals from all walks of life. For our part, Cynthia and I have spent much of the last year and a half seeking answers to this question on behalf of the School. We have visited Cardigan families away from The Point, to better understand the boys who are with us on The Point, and we have also learned from those who share the rhythm of school life with us from day to day. And what a wonderful, varied group we are! We are princes and paupers, brothers and sons. We are courageous and still secretly afraid of the dark. We are compassionate and sometimes feel the desire to lord over others. We have kind and loving hearts and yet sometimes we “borrow” without asking. We aspire to greatness, and struggle to reconcile rookie talents with big dreams. We want to know how things work…and how they may work better. We follow detailed daily schedules, and we lie on the dock at the 6
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Christopher D. Day P’12,’13 waterfront and look at the stars and wonder if others also think about where it all begins and ends. We contain multitudes. And so the question “Who are we?” can be confounding to adult and student alike. We begin by expecting to pull the answer from a file, and soon discover ourselves confronting our larger purpose on this planet. At Cardigan, we are committed to setting each boy on a path to explore this worthy question on his own, both here on The Point and in life beyond. When, as grateful Cardigan parents, Cynthia and I watched our sons graduate, we knew that they did not have all the answers. But we also knew that they were better prepared to seek them and to forge their own way. Asking who we are—and who we can be to each other—has never been more important; this ordinary/extraordinary little school comprised of multitudes has never been more needed than it is now. And so we continue the commitment that Cardigan Mountain School has kept since its founding at the end of World War II: that, no matter where someone calls home, or which religious or political beliefs guide them, we will be a safe community for all of our members. Here, and together, students and adults strive to be civil, respectful, compassionate, empathetic, and patient. We daily demand of each other that we live honest, compassionate lives in the pursuit of fulfillment and growth. We aspire to live our Core Values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Courage. When we fall short of that goal, we apologize and redouble our efforts to do better next time. We can’t face down challenges or existential questions on a boy’s behalf, but we can teach him to meet them head on. We can show him how a respectful, loving community creates a foundation for a fulfilled life. We can promise you that, without pampering, “we will know your sons and love them...and we will let them go as far as they can.” And we will help each boy take a step toward knowing himself and his place in our changing world. This, my Cardigan family, is who we are.
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By David Auerbach H’14, P’11 Charles C. Gates Invention & Innovation Coach Cardigan has embarked on a new and exciting journey with the recent purchase of a computer workstation and virtual reality (VR) headset. The equipment provides our students with an immersive, 360-degree visual and auditory view of programmed content ranging from animated games to simulations from Google Earth. Access to the technology behind VR is important for users and creators of the programming. Exposure may help direct interested Cardigan students towards computer-based opportunities in secondary school and beyond. Virtual reality is the term used to describe a three-dimensional, computergenerated environment, which presents our senses with a near-reality experience. Science fiction writers envisioned the VR concept as early as the 1930s, and the ability to simulate experiences have existed since that time. Cardigan’s entry into the world of VR will add another, exciting dimension to our Arts program. The recent installation of ten new computers in the art room has allowed us to expand our Visual Arts curriculum to include a Digital Arts unit. VR provides a captivating and inspiring experience for our boys and the potential for using VR as a creative vehicle appears limitless. The equipment serves as a tool for those interested in developing content, as well as a portal through which instruction may be delivered. Some motivated students in our Gates Program have begun learning how to write code and provide VR content. Their work can be used as an entry in The Charles C. Gates Invention & Innovation Competition at the end of the year. It is truly gratifying to see how quickly our boys have embraced the technology and to witness their excitement when creating content. 8
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SOCCER CROSS COUNTRY In 2015, after conducting a full program audit, Cardigan was recognized by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Assocation (NIAAA) with the Quality Program Award at the Exemplary Status. Cardigan was one of only 24 schools at the time to have received this award nationwide!
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Recognized twice by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association as a First Team Safe Sports School!
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
ROCK CLIMBING
HOCKEY
BASKETBALL
WRESTLING
ALPINE SKIING SNOWBOARDING
NORDIC SKIING
RECREATIONAL SKIING
SNOWBOARDING
LACROSSE
BASEBALL
SAILING
TENNIS C.O.R.E.
Athletic Offerings
Teacher-Coach Model
All teams are coached by Cardigan teachers.
SPORTSMANSHIP
Every student has an athletic commitment during all three seasons of the academic year.
Strength & Conditioning Program
Three-Sport Model
Traditional and Non-Traditional
Captain’s
Council All teams have captains who meet weekly to discuss thoughts, ideas, and problems they have observed on their team. Captains talk about leadership theory, teamwork amongst peers, coaches, and teams.
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Many students arrive at high school for the first time in ninth grade and it might seem impossible to them to stand out in a positive way. However, boys who spend their ninth-grade year at Cardigan are prepared for the transition to secondary school. Cardigan has a formalized By Anthony Figueiredo leadership program that encourages and provides the boys Global Leadership, Global Community Initiative Teacher with tools to help them better develop their leadership skills during their ninth-grade year. There are 29 titled Cardigan Mountain School is a special place for middle leadership positions for ninth-grade students (see list of school boys. A time of their life that could be filled leadership positions on next page), as well as a host of other with adversity and doubt for boys is replaced with an opportunities for both ninth graders and underclassmen. opportunity to learn who they are and what they are All boys are encouraged to live by Cardigan’s Core capable of through their Cardigan experience. At Values—Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Courage— Cardigan, leadership comes in all shapes and sizes. It is as well as to be the best that they personally can be in found in the student senators who help make changes every way. for the betterment of the School community, in roving leaders who are setting an example in the classroom or We are leaders because we value the importance of stepping up to help a brother in the dorm, and in athletic leadership in today’s global society, and work hard to learn captains who are leading their teams during big wins or from each other and be role models for those around us. tough losses. Cardigan teaches boys at an early age that they can make a difference. Leadership skills that the boys develop on The Point are carried forth with them wherever they go.
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2017-2018 Student Leaders School Leader Assistant School Leader French I Greenwood House Hinman II Kitchen Head Franklin House
Kade Goldberg Jason Li JP Barosso Gonzalez Will Bruguiere Malcolm Bussey Marcus Chan Harry Chen
Green Key
Ellis DeMars
Hayward I
Magnus Gadowsky
Brewster II
Peter Gilbert
McCusker II
James Greene
Funnell House
JohnO Hoins
French II Health Center Assistant Banks House International Student Coordinator Dewar House Chapel Leader Hinman I
Matthew Hynes Thomas Lay Jun Lee Taehoon Lee Luis Legoretta Jackson MacDonald Christian Moore
Clark-Morgan Hall
Tucker Mullen
McCusker I
Preston Nearis
Student Activities Assistant
Colin Rosato
Athletics Assistant
Thomas Stull
Hayward II
Allen Suh
Brewster I
Ryan Sweeney
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Oliver Tian
Jobs Foreman
Aidan White
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Slater Whitehead
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The Best I Can Be By Kade Goldberg ’18 School Leader Leadership is a trait that I never believed I possessed. I realized I could make a difference in a community when I was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). This was a turning point in how I saw myself. When someone would ask, “Why are you at Cardigan?” at the beginning of the year, I would quickly respond with, “I am here to play lacrosse.” When someone asks me now why I’m here, I take a second to collect my thoughts and then respond with, “To be the best I can be as a person.” Being voted School Leader has encouraged me to work even harder at being a good influence to those around me. My responsibility around campus is to make everyone’s day better. The way I lead the community is simply by keeping a smile on my face and displaying what it means to live the Cardigan Way. Cardigan has changed me from being a kid who did not really know who he was, into a leader with opportunities he never even knew existed.
Making a Difference By Rocco Pace ’19 As an eighth grader, I am not what Cardigan calls a “titled leader,” but am extremely interested in being one during my ninth-grade year. I am, however, a member of Student Senate and in my second year on this committee. We meet every week and talk about problems that we would like to solve or new traditions we would like to start here at Cardigan. Something that makes me feel good about being a student senator is that people look up to me and share ideas that would make our community better. The Student Senate is special because it’s full of people who want to make a difference and it allows our peers to suggest ideas. Over the summer, I participated in the Junior National Young Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. after being nominated by Mr. Figueiredo. I learned how to become a better leader, and about the leaders who helped make our country what it is today. Being a leader will help shape me into a stronger person. Cardigan’s leadership program is special because it allows students to become more mature and more self-sufficient. 14
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Living our Core Values By Juan Pedro Barrosso Gonzalez ’18 Being a leader at Cardigan is a lot of responsibility and means meeting the expectations of our core values: Compassion, Integrity, Courage, and Respect. Leadership means doing those little things that no one thinks really matter, doing what you are supposed to even when nobody’s looking, looking after our underclassmen, and setting the right example for them at all times. Being a leader has definitely had an impact on my life, and how I behave on campus. I have made an effort to show compassion as much as I can. This year, I was awarded the Heart of the Cougar award after showing courage and compassion towards a dormmate experiencing a medical crisis. I also organized a fundraiser for hurricane and earthquake relief for Mexico, Texas, Puerto Rico, and most of the Caribbean. I wanted to help all the families that lost everything during the incidents. Being a leader at Cardigan has taught me a lot of things, especially who I am.
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By Environmental Club Leaders Cardigan Mountain School In the spring of 2017, members of Cardigan’s faculty came together to create an adult environmental club in an effort to continue Cardigan’s goal to remain environmentally aware. With the installation of a nine-acre solar field, 64 solar panels atop Hayward Hall, and an impressive windmill at the center of campus, Cardigan is well underway to maintain its energy efficiency. Members of the adult environmental club are in the midst of planning several projects and establishing ways to integrate these initiatives with academic curricula in hopes of teaching our students how to be stewards of the environment and natural resources.
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The club hopes to cut back on unnecessary plastic waste by encouraging students to drink tap water instead of bottled water by installing water dispensers around campus in academic and dormitory buildings. Another goal is to create a Farm-to-School Program. The group is currently in the process of starting a small herb garden in the greenhouse space located in Bronfman Hall. Here they will plant chives, basil, and dill, which can be used in preparing meals for the community in the Kenly Dining Hall. The hope is to eventually expand this program into a community garden project where students will be able to plant shoulder crops in the spring that will be ready for harvesting in the fall. Cardigan Chronicle
These crops could be used in the dining hall and for dorm and community bonding events such as carving pumpkins. In addition, the club will develop a composting program to help sustain the garden. In April, around Earth Day, the environmental club will dedicate a week to environmental awareness in an effort to make sustainability more relevant for Cardigan students. During this week, the group will present food and liquid waste at meals and discuss how the community could cut back on excess waste, focusing on properly recycling food. The sixth graders have taken part in this “green initiative,” and as part of their ecology unit in STEM class, the class planted different types of herb and vegetable seeds. The class has been practicing their observation skills, by recording the progress of their plants. So far, the seeds have just begun to sprout, but the students are hoping that soon they will have herbs and even some cucumbers and tomatoes for their peers to try. Students related their type of plant to various food webs and determined what role their plant would play in a more natural ecosystem.
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By Charles Lister-James Director of Spiritual Life In an age where art is becoming more digital, Cardigan’s studio arts curriculum is evolving under the stewardship of Art teacher Nathaniel Furlong. In the upper level of Bronfman, in Room 302, a digital arts lab was installed this fall. On the back wall now sits a line of pristine new iMacs, ready for students to try their hand at Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and many other digital arts programs. Students have the opportunity to learn the techniques of digital media, while combining them with traditional art techniques, such as painting and drawing. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our students and the art program,” said Mr. Furlong. “We all express ourselves differently. Some of us speak in numbers, others through scientific methods, music, a paintbrush, or on the athletic field. The digital arts should be seen as another tool through which students can find their voice.” Mr. Furlong is excited to bring something new to the classroom. “The beauty of art is that it evolves,” he said. “Likewise, technology has become part of our students’ everyday lives. It only makes sense to incorporate it into our study of art and artistic expression as we prepare our students to be engaged global citizens. I very much look forward to continuing to build the digital arts program in a way where we can incorporate photography, video, graphic design, and more.” Visitors to campus are encouraged to visit Mr. Furlong on the top level of Bronfman and tour the Needham Art Gallery and the new Digital Media Suite! 18
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By Eric Escalante P’20 Science Teacher Cardigan is fortunate to have our very own living laboratory! This space (located in the Bronfman science wing) is designed to engage our entire community in experiential science. Founded in 2009 by then Science teacher and now Gates coach David Auerbach H’14, P'11, the Living Laboratory took shape and invigorated the seventhgrade science curriculum. Due to his hard work, dedication, and vision, Cardigan won a competition that gifted the School over 14 terrariums and aquariums and made this special component of the science program possible. In the past nine years, the Living Laboratory has been home to a variety of animal species ranging from desert and ocean to jungle and forest habitats. It is a fantastic place to observe how these animals eat, sleep, and interact with their environment. As a part of the seventhgrade ecology and environmental science curriculum, each student is assigned to a specific animal and tasked with becoming a specialist in that animal and learning how to care for, feed, and handle them. This year, the Living Lab has been upgraded with a new look. In order to continue expanding our learning space outside of classroom walls, the Living Lab has been consolidated into one area and boasts brand new habitats designed specifically for each creature. This consolidation has made way for a new “hands-on science” section. Additionally, this area currently includes a hyperbolic funnel table in which students can explore the laws of physics. New features stemming from the physical and natural world, including a bicycle generator, will be installed over the course of this year with guaranteed fun and inspiration for everyone. Be sure to come down to Cardigan’s Living Lab soon to see what’s new!
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Benjamin Bartoldus
Charles C. Gates Invention & Innovation Coach “After graduating from Proctor Academy in 2010, I’ve developed a strong desire to work within a prep-school community. I felt Cardigan was the perfect place to start, as it offers a nurturing community and the academic foundation for aspiring students. The esteemed athletic program was also a draw, as I can share my athletic experiences and coach the next generation of athletes.”
Donna Fedele History Teacher
“I chose Cardigan for several reasons. The hook was that my twin sister, Danielle, works here. Working at the same school as my sister has always been something both of us thought would be ideal, but for our teaching careers thus far, it has not been something we were able to do. I first worked at Cardigan during the Summer Session of 2015 and absolutely fell in love with the campus and the School. I knew how much Danielle loved working here as a teacher during the academic year, and though I was looking forward to coming here this fall, I have still been blown away by the amazing faculty and staff that make this place so special, and the students who are the heart of it.” 22 Cardigan 22 Cardigan Chronicle Chronicle
This year, Cardigan welcomed five new faculty members to its team. Please join us in welcoming Benjamin Bartoldus, Donna Fedele, Rory Germain, Mike Jangro ’05, and Isabelle Turcotte to our campus. To learn more about our teachers, visit www.cardigan.org/directory
Rory Germain Science Teacher
“I first heard about Cardigan a few years ago from Dave Irwin, a former Cardigan faculty member, and colleague of mine at YMCA Camp Belknap where we both work during the summer. Upon hearing about the Cardigan lifestyle from Dave, I immediately thought of the parallels this place shares with Belknap. The close-knit community living, mission, and the Core Values lived out by those who reside at Cardigan were much the same things that I loved about camp. I decided then that if the opportunity were ever to arise, I would definitely want to work at Cardigan.”
Mike Jangro ’05 Math Teacher
“I chose Cardigan because I’m a true believer in its mission, and understand the positive impact that our close-knit community can have on a middle school boy’s life, once its Core Values are understood and accepted. Cardigan is a very special place to my family and me. I graduated from Cardigan in 2005, my brother Bobby graduated in 2003, my father Bob graduated in 1978, my uncle Joe graduated in 1975, and my dad’s cousin Rick graduated in 1982. On my mother’s side, my uncle Jim graduated in 1988, my cousin Nick graduated in 2014, and my grandfather Jim (Coach Marrion H’03) worked here for over 40 years. Cardigan has always been my family.”
Isabelle Turcotte P’15 Library Coordinator
“I first moved to Cardigan Mountain School in 2008 with my husband (current teacher and coach). Our kids (Hugo ’15 and Lucie) immediately fell in love with the School, the scenery, and the quality of life which was very similar to my hometown (without big mountains!), and the great Cardigan family. I chose to work at Cardigan because I know this school well, its core values, what is expected from employees, and also because the students and faculty members know me well!” Volume Volume 68 68 Issue Issue II
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In August, Head of School Chris and Cynthia Day P’12,’13, Assistant Head of School David Perfield, Director of Secondary Placement Kristopher Langetieg, and Assistant Director of International Relations Jungwon Park visited Seoul, South Korea to welcome new Korean students and families before the start of the school year. They enjoyed a delicious lunch with current and past parent leaders, a round of golf complete with remote control carts, and a dinner gathering with current students and alumni and their families. A special thanks must be extended to Mr. Chanshik Kim and Mrs. Hyunjoo Chang P’18 for hosting Cardigan’s stay in Seoul. (See page 42 for our December trip to Asia.)
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This summer Head of School Chris and Cynthia Day P’12,’13 also traveled to Shanghai, China to welcome new, southern Chinese students and families to Cardigan. Mr. and Mrs. Day were joined by Assistant Head of School David Perfield and Director of Secondary Placement Kristopher Langetieg. The group was welcomed by current and past parent leaders, enjoyed an evening outing in old Shanghai, and a Cardigan “family reunion” gathering with current and past students and families. A special thank you to Mr. Rong Zou and Mrs. Zhenya Xue P’19 for organizing and hosting Cardigan’s stay in Shanghai. (See page 42 for our December trip to Asia.)
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During the summer trip to Asia, Head of School Chris and Cynthia Day P’12,’13, Assistant Head of School David Perfield and Director of Secondary Placement Kristopher Langetieg also visited Beijing, China to welcome new, northern Chinese students and families before the start of the academic year. They spent time with current and past parent leaders, enjoyed traditional Beijing delicacies, and a Cardigan “family reunion” with current and past students and families. A very special thank you is extended to Mr. Shunxiang Chen and Mrs. Xufeng Li P’18 for organizing and hosting Cardigan’s stay in Shanghai. (See page 42 for our December trip to Asia.)
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Head of School Chris Day and Cynthia Day P’12,’13, along with Assistant Head of School David Perfield, traveled in mid-September to Sun Valley, Idaho, where Pete Whitehead ’87 and Laurie Sammis P’18 graciously welcomed Cardigan alumni, current parents and grandparents, as well as parents of Cardigan alumni,
and prospective Cardigan families at a reception. Guests traveled from Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey and as far as Boise to catch up with Cardigan friends old and new. Special thanks to the Pete and Laurie–who not only hosted the event, but played a pivotal role in spreading the word in Idaho about the Cardigan Way.
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Ocean Edge Golf and Resort Club in Brewster, Massachusetts is a well-known and admired location to the residents and guests of Cape Cod. For the Cardigan annual summer gathering, the Cardigan family gathered on the deck of the Addie Nickerson Room of the Carriage House.
Head of School Christopher Day took a few moments to welcome alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. He also acknowledged and thanked the evening’s hosts, Nancy and Bryan, and provided a brief update from The Point.
Adding to the exuberance of the evening by their Former trustee Bryan Ruez and his wife Nancy attendance and known dedicated service to the hosted this year’s event. Nancy and Bryan Ruez are School were former trustee Schuyler Peck ’63 and the parents of Christopher ’06, and they graciously his wife, Penny H'17; current trustee Jonathan greeted guests as they arrived. Fortunately, for all in Wakely ’75; Steff, and former Head of School Dave attendance, it was a quintessential summer evening. McCusker'80, P'09,'10; and former Headmaster There were many hugs, animated conversations, Chip Dewar H'02, P'93. and laughter throughout the evening.
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The bright lights of Chicago set the backdrop for a wonderful evening on the roof top bar at London House, where an intimate group of Cardigan alumni, parents, friends of Cardigan, and prospective Cardigan families gathered to reminisce and connect with
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members of the Cardigan community. All in attendance agreed that this should become an annual event, so calling all Chicagoans–join us next year on the roof! Special thanks to Trustee Stew Dixon ’80 and his fiancée, Karen Schmid, for hosting this joyous and special evening in the Windy City.
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On a beautiful, and unusually warm, sunny evening in February, members of the Cardigan community came together at the home of Trustee Candyce Martin P’14. With a stunning backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, delicious hors d’oeuvres and beverages were served as guests mingled with one another recalling tales of having once attended the School, been employed there, had sons who once experienced their middleschool days at Cardigan, or a daughter who attended Summer Session. As is often the case after school events, Head of School Chris Day and Cynthia Day P’12,’13 walked away from the evening feeling grateful to be a part of such a special community.
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Saturday, October 7 was Eaglebrook Day and alumni showed up to support Cardigan as our athletic teams looked to “Beat the Bird.” The homecoming reunion began with a meeting of the Alumni Board, at which Mike McLean ’77 was elected the new board president (see page 58). Mike will serve a three-year term with his vice president Adam Philie ’10. The board discussed the alumni hockey game, off-campus events, fundraising efforts, and former board president and retired Marine Patrick Gilligan ’80 led a discussion with the Veteran’s Committee on the installation of a memorial space on campus to honor Cardigan’s servicemen. We were also thrilled to welcome Herbie Kent ’05 as the newest member of our board.
In the afternoon, Cardigan athletes won the day with big victories in both varsity soccer and football as alumni cheered from the sidelines. Following the sporting contests, alumni gathered in Frieze House for a reception with the Days before departing for home.
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On the evening of October 19, nearly 100 members of the Cardigan community gathered at the home of Cardigan Trustee Barbara and Frank O’Connell, parents of Cardigan alumnus Mack ’03. The gathering was a perfect kick-off event to Fall Parents' Weekend and the Board of Trustees’ meetings. Mother Nature provided a warm and clear fall evening for local guests, as well as those from around the globe, to gather around the bonfire or meander through the O’Connells' beautiful country home while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres, beverages, conversation, and friendship of fellow parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends. If one took the time to hike to the top of the O’Connells' backyard hill and discover the lean-to, an occasional meteor flew through the sky for some great sightseeing. It was a truly special evening for the Cardigan community. Volume 68 Issue I
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With the start of the school year just a month or so in the rearview mirror, students and parents were eager to reunite and catch up on all that had been happening since arriving. We welcomed parents back to The Point for a chance to enjoy time with their son, witness the beautiful foliage, and take part in a number of campus activities. The weekend began with a lively gathering in Woodstock, Vt. on Thursday night, and continued through Friday and Saturday. Parents were invited to take part in Cardigan’s Red Carpet Auction, view student artwork in the Needham Art Gallery, enjoy musical performances in Humann Theatre, and cheer on their favorite Cardigan Cougars in a number of different athletic competitions.
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Current Cardigan parents, Paula and Andy Pereira ’87, P’19, enjoyed greeting fellow parents, alumni, staff, and prospective families at a gathering they hosted at the Royal Yacht Club, in Hamilton, Bermuda.
associated with Cardigan—some of whom they hadn’t seen in quite some time.
All guests were grateful to the hosts and for the lovely setting, which allowed folks to see old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy lively Andy’s parents, Lorraine and John Pereira P’87, conversations. GP’19, were in attendance and seemed to relish Thank you Paula and Andy! the moments of visiting with fellow Bermudians
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On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, Al and Ann Pace P’02,’10,’19 hosted a wonderful holiday gathering at the Charles River Country Club in Newton Centre, Mass. Trustees, alumni, parents, and friends joined together to celebrate their common love for Cardigan and the positive impact that the School has made for each family. It was a delightful event where food and conversations were abundant, and new and old friendships and connections were fostered and created. We would like to thank the Pace family and all of those who joined us for this festive evening!
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been so generous in their support of the Auction, the Annual Fund and trusting in our care of their sons halfway around the world. Mr. Day made time in each city to give our Asian parents and friends personal insights into Cardigan's Strategic Plan and plans for future development of our programming and facilities. We couldn't be happier about the strengthening bond with our Cardigan family in Asia. (See page 26 for our summer trip to Asia.) Volume 68 Issue I
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In February, Chris and Cynthia Day P'12,'13 headlined a tour of Mexico with Director of International Relations Joe Burnett ’95, and Assistant Director of International Relations Pablo Rocha, to celebrate and enrich the decades-long tradition of Mexican families sending their boys to Cardigan. The Cardigan team was welcomed in Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Mexico City by current families, recently accepted families for the 2018-2019 academic year, and alumni. In each city, Mexican families literally opened their homes to Cardigan, introduced Chris, Cynthia, Joe, and Pablo to their city's unique culture, and expressed their gratitude for the important role that Cardigan plays in their families' lives. Mexican alumni also turned out in force to reconnect with their Cardigan brothers over a friendly round-robin soccer game.
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It was another great year for our Cardigan @ Dartmouth basketball and hockey events! This year, we hosted Cardigan friends and families at a reception in the Oberlander Lounge prior to the Men’s Basketball game vs. Harvard on January 20. The following weekend, the Men’s Hockey team took on Cornell and we hosted our largest C@D hockey reception on January 27 in the Smoyer Lounge. Both events attracted a large number of Cardigan current, past, and prospective families, as well as friends of the School. We always enjoy being part of the “Friends of Dartmouth Athletics” program and look forward to hosting the events next year!
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watch and even more fun to play. The evening concluded with the most successful Fund-a-Need ever. This year, the Fund-a-Need initiative helped to expand the Living Laboratory, support the Digital Arts Studio, provide security safes for dorm rooms, enhance student life experiences, upgrade Automated Defibrillators (AEDs) The festivities began with the all-day silent auction in the and first aid kits, and provide new activity vehicles. Klein Theater and Haven—it featured a concession stand I cannot thank everyone enough for coming out and worthy of any movie premiere that was fully stocked supporting the boys. I am truly honored to be a part with popcorn, cotton candy, and chocolate! Later in the of such a remarkable community with such generous day, the excitement was palpable as guests lined up to donors, sponsors, and patrons. Thank you! participate in the very popular Wine Pull. The red carpet was then literally rolled out and set the mood for a fivestar event and reception. The live auction began with a rousing game of Heads or Tails that was exciting to
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For an Alumni Reception The New York City Alumni Chapter gathered for its annual winter reception on January 11. Familiar faces and new attendees joined Head of School Chris and Cynthia Day P’12,’13 at Camachos for the Thursday evening reception preceding the Boy’s Club of New York Future Stars Showcase on Friday, in which our varsity basketball team plays. This informal evening of reconnecting with old friends is a perennial favorite, and we’ll look forward to seeing you again next year on January 17, 2019!
. . . And a Varsity Basketball Game with the Boys Club of New York On January 13, the Varsity Basketball Team traveled to NYC for the annual Boys' Club of New York tournament. Facing rival Eaglebrook in their opening match, the Cougars started out cold, finding it difficult to finish and watched their opponent open up a quick 20 point lead. The Cougars eventually found their footing, as the bench chipped away at the gaping lead. Kade Goldberg ’18 led the scoring with 9 points as the final result was Cardigan 32, Eaglebrook 50. Cardigan matched up against the Boys’ Club in their second match, and with some inspired defensive play from Alijah Lovelace ’19, James Greene ’18, and Jadon Perez ’19 the Cougars produced enough turnovers to go into the half down by one. Unfortunately, they could not keep up the pace of play, falling to BCNY 55 -41. Lovelace led the Cougar's scoring with 11 points, and Will Hindle ’19 added some clutch 3-pointers. Volume 68 Issue I
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ALUMNI HOCKEY GAME By Jeremiah Shipman ’00 Director of Alumni Programs The 31st Annual Alumni Hockey Game was a resounding success, and I'm pleased to report that the alumni came out on top with a 9-4 victory. Charlie Day ’12 got the scoring going early in the first period and it was all alumni from there. Stars of the game were Mike Jangro ’05 and Tripp Pace ’10, both of whom had hat tricks. Special mention should be made of Hayden Jenkins ’10, who netted his first-ever goal in Turner Arena on a seeing-eye wrist shot from the point. Hayden and classmate Adam Philie ’10 held the blue line well and protected goaltender Dave Grilk ’06, who, once again, proved a remarkably dependable last line of defense. Alumni hockey pioneer and Alumni Board President Mike McLean ’77 played solid defense with Joe Burnett ’95, and Chris Grilk ’06 and I rounded out the defensive pairings. For the forward lines, old friends and former teammates Joel Bergstrom ’06, Chris Cyr ’06, and Herbie Kent ’05 kept the puck in the offensive zone and young alumni Cedric Elkouh ’15 and first time players Ryan Tarmey ’17 and Danny Fenton ’08 forechecked hard to keep the pressure on. The lone penalty of the day was a questionable call against Colin Flynn ’05 for something resembling a trip, but the alumni team played solid, fundamental man-down hockey and killed the penalty with no damage done.
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My personal favorite moment in these games is the chance to see relatives face off against one another. This year Will Nearis ’13 returned to skate against his brother Preston ’18 (pictured top left), Tripp Pace ’10 gave no quarter to little brother Rocco ’19 (pictured middle left), Phil von Hollander ’94 showed his nephew Gunnar ’18 that despite a few years off the ice, he was still able to find his stride (pictured lower left), and Cedric Elkouh ’15 gave his brother Macsen ’19 motivation to come out with an even stronger student team next winter. I'd be remiss not to mention a game changing player on the student side, Cam Eckelman ’19, who joined our game minutes into the first period. Seeing that the student team was without a goalie, Cam suited up, jumped in net, and held his own against a strong alumni team. Cam saved the game and earned himself the admiration and appreciation of the whole alumni squad. We'll look forward to seeing him between the pipes again next year! Following the game, Chris and Cynthia Day P'12,'13 were wonderful hosts, inviting the entire community to Frieze House for a reception with great food and drink, a roaring fire, and live music, courtesy of Brian Tierney ’99. Thanks to all the players and fans who came out in support of Cardigan.
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By Joe Doherty Director of Studies In 2012, members of the greater Cardigan community came together to help chart the long-term course for the School. The product of their work was The Strategic Plan for Cardigan 2020, which set ambitious and important goals for the School, balancing our mission, traditions, and a vision for the future of middle school boy education. The plan defined priorities that include enriching the program, improving facilities, increasing financial sustainability, and engaging others in the life and message of the School. Many of the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan require financial support above and beyond the School’s annual budget, and The Campaign for Cardigan 2020 has been instrumental in building support for these priorities. Over the past several years, donations to the Campaign have helped to renovate and build facilities, increased Cardigan’s endowment to support financial aid and professional development goals, and enabled us to develop critical programs. Last July, Head of School Chris Day P’12,’13 brought together a group of community members to review and refresh the School’s Strategic Plan. The outcome was a new and exciting draft highlighting a series of priorities that will be the School’s focus through 2020. The draft, which is scheduled to be approved by Cardigan’s Board of Trustees later this spring, reflects Mr. Day’s long experience as a classroom teacher, an academic, and a parent of two Cardigan alumni.
by the Charles C. Gates Invention & Innovation Competition) help students learn to work creatively, collaboratively, and confidently to find solutions to real-world problems. When we help Cardigan boys to build these skills, we prepare them “to lead responsible and meaningful lives in a global society,” in accordance with the School’s mission. This educational philosophy provides an important lens for viewing the priorities of The Strategic Plan as we move toward 2020. To strengthen Cardigan’s program, we will look to enrich our curriculum, highlight opportunities for experiential learning, and encourage our faculty’s development as a professional learning community. Supporting this academic vision through our facilities will also be crucial. To this end, a bold priority for Cardigan is to create a new, central academic building designed to encourage innovation and exploration. This building will not only directly support our curriculum, but also allow us to reimagine existing spaces to better fit the Cardigan model of learning.
As we pursue these strategic goals, we will continue to build endowment in support of a diverse and strong community, one that reflects the global community our students will join. And we will strengthen our messaging and outreach, so that we can both help other schools learn from our evidence-based approach to middle school boys’ education, and share our story “Students learn when they’re doing.” This mantra with the next generation of Cardigan students and reflects a long-held belief and practice at Cardigan, one families. reinforced by research and experience. The next phase Cardigan Mountain School’s journey is never of the Strategic Plan takes that belief and puts it into complete, always asking us to grow and improve while practice. Through its emphasis on active and experiential staying true to our identity learning, the plan will help extend opportunities and beliefs. We see this Students learn for interdisciplinary coursework, project-based and next phase of the Strategic when they're experiential learning, and collaboration between Plan as an important step doing.” students and faculty. Such experiences (exemplified in that ongoing journey. 54
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Goals for the Proposed Academic Facility In the third phase of The Strategic Plan for Cardigan 2020, scheduled to be approved later this spring, Cardigan will reaffirm its commitment to active, experiential learning for middle school boys. A bold plan for a new academic facility is being designed to support those efforts, as outlined below:
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The proposed Center for Exploration will reflect Cardigan’s educational philosophy, creating spaces for academic risk-taking and active learning. Its flexible design will be able to evolve to accommodate developments in both technology and curriculum; multi-use areas will support intentional academic intersections as they foster the “happy accidents” that occur in collaborative spaces.
– AERIAL DIAGRAM The building design willCROSS pull together dedicated academic spaces with natural affinities (e.g., the woodshop, Gates Lab, E.P.I.C. Center, and physical science), and also position traditional classrooms near breakout spaces. These intentional adjacencies simplify transitions from individual to collaborative coursework, and encourage partnerships between faculty members, departments, and classes.
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Increasing classroom space will have a cascading impact on the entire academic program. Departments will be able to both expand into needed classrooms and also converge within the academic quad; faculty members who currently “roam” will receive assigned classroom space; academic courses will have the ability to plan for labs or double-blocks without scheduling constraints.
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As a Cardigan Family, we have experienced firsthand the School’s determination to stay focused on several capital improvements to complement the already pristine We can still recall when Colin, the life of our family, campus. The building of McCusker Hall was a center approached us about leaving home for a junior boarding point of those efforts and our son Colin was blessed to school at the age of 12. We’d known about Cardigan from reside there in its inaugural year. our older son, Rich Jr., who’d once played against the Finnish hockey team when they were visiting The Point The future is bright for current and future Cougars! You for their annual tournament with Cardigan. can trust that the Board of Trustees is always envisioning new additions while preserving the Core Values of a While Colin had some choices as to where to attend middle Cardigan education. school, he recognized where his values were matched, and so Colin (we) enrolled at Cardigan. Cardigan is a very special place for Colin where brotherhoods are created. I recall every detail of our drive However, how would our family survive without him? on drop-off day for his initial year in seventh grade. As How could he manage on his own? Would his values we approached Exit 17, I could feel my eyes well up with change? tears, and just when I was about to tell him how much we would miss him…he had a big smile on his face and Little did we know how much Cardigan would become began to clap as he told us how excited he was about this a center point in our lives and how it would influence next step in his life. Colin’s life. These concerns were initially allayed on the very first day of school as families gathered in the theater We imagine, on his last day at Cardigan this spring, the and listened to welcoming remarks from then Head of roles may be reversed—with him having the tears and us School Mr. McCusker. These remarks made a statement telling him we are excited about the next step in his life. that carries on at Cardigan today, “We will know your We will look away so he cannot see our tears of thanks boys and we will love your boys.” to Cardigan for helping him develop as a person and preparing him so well for this next step. Those words have been fulfilled in more ways than we could imagine. From the moment we heard from Dave McCusker, to having John Bayreuther advise our son for three years, to Ryan Sinclair assuring us that traveling to South Africa was the right way for Colin to spend a summer, to Kris Langetieg creating a trusting environment on the search for Colin’s next school, and to the seamless transition of Chris Day taking on the role as head of school…we have witnessed great growth and unimaginable opportunity for our son in a loving and caring environment.
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and participate in various programs. We saw and still see the values Mack learned and relied on during his entire educational experience at Cardigan. We witnessed how Cardigan changed his life.
The thought of sending one of our kids to boarding school was a pretty foreign concept, but when we found ourselves moving to our home in Vermont, we felt the need to focus I, Barbara, was asked to join the Board of Trustees in on finding strong educational programs for our boys. Mack’s last year. In the 14 years I have had the honor to serve, tremendous progress has been made in the academic Our older son, Sean, enrolled in an independent secondary programs, facilities, and leadership—confirming Cardigan’s boarding school for ninth grade, and then we visited a reputation as a premier junior boys’ boarding school. few junior boys’ boarding schools for Mack, which had been recommended by an educational consultant. Despite Cardigan does so well focusing (24/7) on middle school saying that he would never consider going away to school, boys, and enrolling Mack in the School was the best Mack toured Cardigan, had lunch in the old dining hall, investment we ever made. We happily continue to and suddenly felt like it could be a good place for him. support the School, its programs, and its faculty and staff who impact these boys’ lives in such important way. The Mack was accepted as a seventh grader and we were thrilled. experience made a difference in Mack’s life, our lives, and On the first day, after he was settled in, his roommate said all the Cardigan boys we know today. to him, “Well, let’s go and see what this place is all about,” and off they went. Mack never looked back, and took advantage of the full Cardigan experience…and thrived. He played three varsity sports, served as a Green Key Guide, was named to the Junior National Honor Society, was voted as School Leader, and made lifelong friends. Mack was invited to give the commencement address to the Class of 2011, and he continues to return to Cardigan
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Dudley Clark H’05 J. “Dudley” Clark has been an important member of the Cardigan community since he started as a Summer Session faculty member in 1980. After having taught history all over New England, he discovered Cardigan when he ran into then Director of Summer Programs Jeff Hicks. Jeff urged Dudley to apply to be a teacher at Cardigan during the summer months. “That’s how we found each other,” Dudley reminisced. “Cardigan found me!” The following year, Dudley joined the full-time academic year staff as a teacher of algebra and would continue to do so for 30 years (though he was originally hired to teach sixth-grade english, history, and reading)! “This was the school I’d been looking for forever,” Dudley said. He was drawn to the close-knit community, and was impressed with the type of boy that Cardigan seemed to mold. “This place became a home.” A home indeed, Dudley remains a comforting figure around campus daily, even after his official retirement in 2011. Once a week, students look forward to buying Dunkin' Donuts from Dudley during their morning break between classes. He then donates all proceeds to local charities. Dudley can also be found attending as many athletic competitions as he possibly can, greeting families during special weekends, and reminiscing with alumni when they return to campus. After speaking with Dudley for just a few minutes, it is clear that he considers the entire Cardigan community his family. Alumni from the ’80s all the way to last year's graduates are considered friends, and Dudley maintains close contact with as many as he can, using his Jitterbug cell phone. Because of Dudley’s bond with his Cardigan family, it comes as no surprise that he has chosen to give such a wonderful legacy gift to the School. Cardigan is eternally grateful to this incredible man, and thankful for his generosity of time, effort, and love that is so abundant.
To learn more about Cardigan’s Heritage Society, please visit www.cardigan.org/heritagesociety
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Greetings from the President of the Alumni Board Mike McLean ’77 I first became active in alumni programming through the Alumni Hockey Game over thirty years ago. Since then, I have enjoyed an annual winter visit to Cardigan to see old friends and faculty members. I’m always amazed by the dedication of both the alumni and the School in keeping this tradition alive and thriving, ensuring that the game was woven into the fabric of our school’s culture. I joined the Alumni Board in 2008, hoping to be a part of more events, like the hockey game, to help strengthen Cardigan’s ties to its graduates. This has always been a challenge because as a junior boarding school, we are competing with two or three other institutions for the attention of alumni. The relationships formed on The Point, though, are lifelong, and once alumni come back, they’ll find themselves transported back to the glory days of their youth. There is nothing better than seeing a group of linemates skating in Turner Arena after decades apart. The years may have slowed their stride and stick skills, but the camaraderie remains as strong as ever. Above: Mike McLean ’77 poses with his sister, Director for the Campaign for Cardigan 2020 Sandy Hollingsworth, before the Alumni Hockey Game in 2015. Below: McLean joins us for the 2018 Alumni Hockey Game in Turner Arena.
In the fall of 2017, I was honored to be elected president of the board. The board has a good balance of new and veteran members from every chapter in Cardigan’s history. These dedicated volunteers act as ambassadors for our school, promoting events, encouraging alumni to return to campus, and serving as they are able, and reconnecting with alumni who’ve fallen out of touch. I am proud to serve beside them for the benefit of all Cardigan alumni. Please watch for events on campus and in your hometown. If you haven’t returned to The Point in a while, please stop by for a visit. Alumni are always welcome and I am confident you will be pleased with the improvements and direction of the School. Best, Mike(y) McLean ’77
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Cardigan Welcomes Kristi Ross P’18 to the Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Kristi Ross P’18 joined the board in October. The Rosses are the parents of Charlie ’18 and currently live in California. Kristi is a graduate of the University of Southern California and brings more than 20 years of business experience to the board including marketing leadership, brand strategy development, strategic sales management, and commercial leadership with Fortune 500 companies. She is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Mezzetta Inc. and is responsible for all brand, marketing, and R&D initiatives. Before joining Mezzetta Kristi was Managing Principal at Capre Group, a boutique Marketing and Sales consulting firm, where she was responsible for setting the strategic direction for growth across a portfolio of Fortune 500 and 100 companies. For sixteen years, Kristi held leadership positions at Nestle Purina Petcare where she was responsible for marketing and sales activity for Purina’s world-class portfolio of pet care brand and played a pivotal role in building Nestle’s global marketing capability.
Left: Trustees Ross and David Gregory P’18 meet with students during their advisory periods to ask students about their daily life at Cardigan.
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by Zachary Wennik ’15 I graduated from Cardigan in 2015, and am currently a senior at Kimball Union Academy (KUA). Last summer, I was a lucky recipient of a scholarship to journey on a ship called the Oliver Hazard Perry (OHP). The OHP is a 200foot, fully-rigged tall ship, with three masts, twenty sails, and over seven miles of rope, all managed by the trainees (like me) who are brought on board each week to learn the history of the ship, how to sail a tall ship, and what life is like at sea.
awe of the ship and its crew. Once I said my farewells to my family, I was then given to a new family whom I would learn to trust and rely on for the next week. We sailed for seven days and six nights staying on watch and making sure that the ship stayed afloat, while learning all the different types of ropes, how to rig the sail, and most importantly, how to navigate the ship in the ocean. I was chosen to go aloft and climb topgallant, which is the highest yardarm. I could see for miles and it was one of the most beautiful sights I’d ever seen. We each had a chance to The OHP was built to replicate a tall ship and man the wheel, steering the ship through the is named after US Navy Commodore Oliver waves and experiencing what it was like to be Hazard Perry, who led the Battle of Lake Erie the captain. We also had water safety training against the British in the War of 1812; bringing and had the opportunity to jump overboard! history back to life and being able to live the life That was exhilarating! When we were not on of a sailor. watch, or in our time of leisure, we were in class learning about the history of the OHP. I later learned that this educational program which gives students the opportunity to After a long week of travel with sore muscles travel and learn aboard the OHP has a close and calluses on my hands, we finally made connection to the Dunbar family. Bart Dunbar it to Portland, Maine, our final destination. I P'16 is the Chair of the OHP Board. His son, could not have asked for a better crew to be Peter Dunbar ’16 was a student at Cardigan a part of or a better ship to sail on. I highly while I was there, and later graduated with my recommend anyone who is interested in sailing younger brother, Jake ’16. I was very excited on a tall ship to take the challenge. This is a about this trip because of my fascination with very rare opportunity for any youth wanting to history and because it relates to what I wish to take part in a daring adventure outside of the study later in life. I was enticed to go aboard normal curriculum. I’d like to thank KUA and because of my sense of adventure, always looking the OHP Board of Directors for giving me this for an opportunity to travel, and my desire to scholarship. experience something out of the normal high school curriculum. On July 30, 2017, I traveled to Boston where the OHP was anchored, and found myself in
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We are A new face arrived at Cardigan in September when Judith Solberg assumed the role of director of archives and special projects. Judith will be responsible for establishing the School’s archives, updating Cardigan’s official written history, and organizing events celebrating Cardigan’s 75th anniversary in 2020. Judith has already been busy centralizing the many items and records saved on campus over time within a formal collection, currently located in the library. Next steps will include cataloging and digitization, research within the collection, and lots of outreach to alumni and friends of the School to learn more about community experiences over the last 75 years. Along the way Judith will support Cardigan through other special projects, informed by her experience supporting development initiatives at both Holderness School and the New Hampshire Historical Society. As Cardigan’s 75th anniversary approaches, Judith is most excited to connect alumni and friends with stories of the School and with the collection itself. She believes it’s possible to use Cardigan’s archival collection to spark that same passion in students and others. “I’ve seen a kid’s eyes light up when he discovers his own treasure. It could be an old photo or a hockey jersey, but the experience is the same. It makes the past more alive, and the present more meaningful.” Now she’ll be working to create that opportunity for others, here at Cardigan.
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Crowd-Sourcing Cardigan’s Archives By Judith Solberg Director of Archives and Special Projects Last fall, an early alumnus reached out to Cardigan with an unusual request. He had recently rediscovered some school papers and related items; could someone get in touch with him about whether we already owned such things, or if they might comprise a useful donation to the school? Within a few weeks, another alumnus posed a related question: he had donated the first issues of the student paper to the School a few years back. Were they safe and accessible? Did anyone, in fact, know where they were? These were interesting—and interestingly-timed— questions. At the time Joy Michelson Clancy P'17 was just wrapping up her successful tenure at Cardigan, having (among other things) laid groundwork for celebrations of the school’s approaching 75th anniversary. While many at the School were discussing how best to honor Cardigan’s unique history in 2020, Joy had also been steadily gathering the raw materials for a new institution scheduled to launch in 2020: the Cardigan Mountain School Archives. The inquiring alumni were definitely on the School’s wavelength. Establishing an archive is a big job, but an exciting one. With a mission to save, preserve, and share history, an archivist’s first step is to save objects from obscurity, gathering them together into the collection (this process is called accessioning). Accessions are added over time with purpose and intention, resulting in a resource that grows stronger each year. At Cardigan, we hope to build a collection of institutional records that outline all of the important events and decision points that have shaped the School. Such records can include papers like trustee minutes, faculty memos,
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school publications, and headmasters’ correspondence. At the same time, the Cardigan collection will be designed to include items that illustrate less tangible aspects of school life and culture: photos and postcards, scrapbooks and journals, sweaters, dinnerware, school ties—all of the objects that help paint a more complete picture of student experience and campus life. While intention is important when building a collection, a touch of magic and luck also helps guide the process. With Joy’s departure last summer, I took up the reins of this discovery work. Many items with mysterious provenance had been tucked away over time, box by box, by an army of anonymous Good Samaritan packrats. After lying snugly in campus basements, stairwells, or barns for years, these items would now form the heart of our new collection. As I placed them into the archives, I was also placing them back into context. During the fall I gathered together these initial accessions and began the important step of transferring the collection into preservation storage materials (a process that extends the life of each item for as long as possible). In November, we moved the collection into dedicated space within Kirk Library. Here the archives are nestled in the center of the School’s intellectual life, where they can best support and inspire the community. Ongoing meetings with alumni and friends of the School are helping me to identify photo subjects, prioritize cataloging efforts, and seek out collection items that represent missing voices or perspectives.
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When archivists don’t know who to thank for saving or donating an item, we use the cryptic phrase “found in collection” to describe the item’s provenance in the catalog record. Sometimes, however, we do know who to thank. One 1958 yearbook in Cardigan’s collection, for example, is clearly inscribed: “Given back to C.M.S. from Roger P. Rice ’60 – 10-05-02.” We know, as well, that we can be grateful to the Reporter Press, publisher of local papers in Canaan and Enfield, for providing us with a series of photos from 1964’s “Green and White Day” at Cardigan. And we can thank Warren Huse ’52, the alumnus who years ago donated his back issues of the first student paper, an on-campus edition of the Cardigan Chronicle. Now accessible to all—and an important part of the School’s archives—they provide a unique window into the student experience. Indeed, over the last six months I have given silent thanks many times to thoughtful predecessors who jotted names and dates on the back of group photos, inscribed a yearbook, or tucked an explanatory description into a box or folder of papers. It takes a village to build a collection.
Do you want to share a journal, a personal reflection, or photos of your time at Cardigan? Judith Solberg welcomes conversations about Cardigan’s early days, donations of materials from Cardigan’s past, and suggestions for preserving and showcasing the rich history of our school. You may contact Judith at jsolberg@cardigan.org or 603.523.3731, or visit the archives on campus within the Kirk Library at the Stoddard Center.
Which is why, just over a month into my new role, I began reaching out to alumni and friends of Cardigan to discuss memories of the School, and welcomed their memorabilia into the archives. Each new reflection about times past, and every window into how time on The Point impacted a Cardigan boy, makes a difference to how we understand our school. I hope that many in the Cardigan family will become partners in the growth of the collection as it transitions from “startup” mode to a more cyclical rhythm. We will continue to incorporate new accessions and oral histories, digitize photos and slides, and expand the catalog; in short, more and more of the School’s history will become accessible over time. And all of this happens only with the support of the Cardigan community, who provide the insights and objects that will make the archives a rich and valuable resource to the School.
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Pete ’51 and Joyce Rand visited campus in late July on a drive from Bar Harbor, Maine to Manchester, Vt. The couple enjoyed a campus visit and lunch in the Cardigan Commons. Pete and Joyce recounted stories from a recent coast to coast trip through Canada and the northern U.S. Pete, an avid photographer, shared a Former Trustee Schuyler Peck ’63, who retired from book of photographs he made along the way. the Cardigan Board of Trustees in the summer of Warren Huse ’52 has written another book. The latest 2017, was honored on October 20 with the Heart of is called Celebrate Laconia: 125 Years of the Lake City, a the Cougar award for a lifetime of service to Cardigan. compilation of stories and photographs depicting the On the same day, Penny Peck H’17, who has been history of Warren’s home town in New Hampshire. equally instrumental in advancing Cardigan, was named Warren has been writing since his days as a Cardigan an honorary alumna in the Class of 2017. Director of student where he penned the very first Cardigan Alumni Programs Jeremiah Shipman ’00, along with Chronicle, which at the time was a student-written school Head of School Chris Day P’12,’13 and Board Chair Hank Holland P’12,’15 presented Penny with her newspaper. own Cardigan diploma. Ron Warden ’55 connected with Cardigan’s new archivist Judith Solberg to chat about Cardigan’s early history. Ron is planning to donate some historical treasures which will find a permanent home in Cardigan’s new archives, now located in Stoddard. (See more on page 61.)
Jim Nowak ’64 is pleased to report that his home team, the Brewster Whitecaps won the championship in the Cape Cod Baseball League in August. Jim has been the public address announcer for the team for 28 seasons—a league record! Jim and his wife Laurie are also pleased to report the birth of their tenth grandchild! Jim Grant ’58, who has been a barber in Hanover, N.H. for over forty years, was volunteering with the On a Wednesday afternoon in early August, Dick local Lions Club at the Prouty and connected with O’Donnell ’66 and his wife Bebe visited campus for the first time since Dick’s eighth-grade year. The couple Cardigan’s team captain Alex Gray H’12, P’14,’16. was visiting from North Carolina and enjoyed a stroll around campus to see all of the changes after more 68 Cardigan Chronicle than 50 years.
John Pagenstecher ’69 connected with Alex Gray H’12, P’14,’16 for a week of road cycling in North Carolina over the summer. “Captain John” later sent Mr. Gray his original Cardigan blazer patch to be preserved in Cardigan’s archives.
Peter Kane ’73, who now lives in Indianapolis, was in New England for a family reunion with his daughter Danni. The two decided to visit campus on a beautiful summer day in July.
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Tim Fleming ’70 writes “I am starting up my 35th year of private criminal defense and family law practice in State College, Penn. Last year, my firm and the firm of Strokoff & Cowden in Harrisburg, Penn. won the largest verdict in a civil suit in our county, representing former Penn State Coach Mike McQueary, who reported Jerry Sandusky in 2010. Mike’s testimony sealed the conviction. I am proud to say that I represented someone who stood up for their convictions and values, and did not back down—in the face of incredible public and private pressure—let alone Penn State. Cardigan was at the core of my beliefs behind this case. We hung in there for seven years, and were finally given justice. Little else is sweeter than seeing the justice system in our country working to right the wrongs against others who have courage to stand up for what they believe in. (And that’s what I’ve been up to.)”
Tom Crowell ’74 returned to Cardigan to teach environmental science during the Summer Session. On August 21, Tom taught his students how to make pinhole projectors to safely view the solar eclipse. In October, Mike McLean ’77 was voted Alumni Board President and he will lead the board for a threeyear term.
John Emery ’78 enjoyed a vacation to France in August Peter Garrison ’70 visited with his family. The Emerys spent time in Paris at the campus and spoke in Chapel. Louvre and Eiffel Tower before leaving the city to Peter reflected on his visit Verdun, Romagne, Normandy, and other famous struggles and triumphs while World War I and II battle sites. at Cardigan and spoke about th how his time on The Point Kirk Franklin ’78, P’10,’13 led his team in the 5 prepared him for the rest Annual Alumni Lacrosse game, earning his third MVP of his life. His message of award in this summertime alumni tradition. “Never give up” resonated with the community. Volume 68 Issue I
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After a visit to CMS in July, Alexander Robinson ’89 wrote “It was wonderful to once again visit CMS after more than a quarter century. The campus looks incredible and it was a thrill to get a tour of all of the new buildings from none other than the legendary, Dudley Clark H’05. Unfortunately I missed getting to see other teachers and students as I Patrick Gilligan ’80 continues his quest to climb visited in the summer, but on the plus side I got to miss every 4,000-foot mountain in New England. Over the summer, Patrick summited nine additional peaks the winter weather. It was just a gorgeous day. It would including Old Speck Mountain in Maine, where he be great to connect with old friends and classmates stopped for a photo at the peak with his climbing online and if you find yourself in Austin, Tex., look me up. It would be terrific to see you in person, too!” partner Bronco.
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Former faculty member Bob Low connected with John Torpy ’90 and his son at a lacrosse camp over the summer. Bob taught, Adam Kordish ’84 writes, “I just completed a two-year coached, and advised John tour as the Assistant Army Attaché at our U.S. Embassy at both Cardigan and Avon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and in February 2018 I will Old Farms. be assuming duties as the Senior Defense Official/ Defense Attaché in Khartoum, Sudan. Greetings to all my fellow 1984 classmates!” Clarke Murdough ’87 and his wife are doing well in Austin, Tex. where they enjoy watching Clarke Jr. on the lacrosse field. In September, Pete Whitehead ’87, P’18 and his wife Laurie welcomed Chris and Cynthia Day P’12, ’13 and Eduardo Gonzalez Cid ’90, P’19 returned to campus hosted local alumni and friends at a Cardigan reception with his wife Sarah over Family Weekend to see their son Diego ’19 and participate in the Cardigan Auction. in their home town, Hailey, Idaho. Christopher Rives ’91 visited campus from Houston, Tex. on his way to an obstacle course race at Killington Mountain in Vt.
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Ryan Leonard ’92 is a lieutenant colonel in the US Army. He was trained as an attack helicopter pilot and has deployed to combat zones five times for over 35 months. He and his wife, Tong, just celebrated the birth of their daughter and the family is currently stationed in Virginia.
Luke Shipman ’96 bought a home on Plum Island, Mass. in July. Luke is currently working for Burning Glass Technologies in Boston’s North End and spending his weekends fishing on the beach and working on his new home. Matt Hutchinson ’97 visited from Ohio with his older brother Chris. The two enjoyed an evening with Cardigan alumni at the C.O.R.E. Cabin, played in the Alumni Lacrosse Game, and climbed Mount Cardigan for the first time since Matt’s sunset hike with his graduating class 20 years ago.
In September, Chris Simons ’92 represented New Hampton School at a secondary school fair for Cardigan’s seniors. Following the fair, Chris joined the Mountain Biking team for a ride and later sent along a photo of all the Cardigan alumni currently at New Hampton School. From left to right: Justin Simon ’00, J.R. Kreuzburg ’14, Nick Spaulding ’14, Pat Roth ’14, Will Gilbert ’16, Jake Dulac ’15, Charlie Smith ’99, Chris Simons ’92, and Sam Conkling ’82.
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Proud father Kent Dahlberg P’98 shared this photo and note about his son Ethan Dahlberg ’98. Since finishing his MBA at The University of Michigan in 2013, Ethan and his wife, Ashlee, now live in the Green Griffin Mayer ’93 and his wife, Dorian, moved from Lake area of Seattle, where Ethan works in business New Jersey to Austin, Tex. The couple loves the new strategy consulting for Microsoft’s cloud computing location and they are having fun raising their two young division. Outside the office, Ethan has begun ski racing boys, Griffin, Jr. and Fitz. (and dominating the field) once again, after a ten-year hiatus. The last time Ethan raced was for Williams come to th l e In the fall, Joe Burnett ’95 and e P College’s nationally-ranked Division 1 Alpine Team, W ri which he captained. He now races in a Friday night his wife, Yuki, welcomed their second child—a girl named team league in the Cascades east of Seattle. An Hannah. In addition to even bigger skiing highlight for the family has his work as director of been getting Ashlee’s and his son James going international relations, Joe on skis at Schweitzer Resort in northern Idaho. taught Chinese and Yuki Their daughter Mia will join them in her first taught Japanese for the foray on the slopes this winter. Cardigan Summer Session.
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In September, Jay ’98 and Jennifer Christianson hit the road in their 1985 Toyota Landcruiser for a month-long drive on the original alignment of the famous Route 66.
Marquis Daisy ’98 continues to do exceptional work with ESPN Films. His latest film Baltimore Boys focused on the Dunbar High School Poets and the undefeated, national champion ’81-’83 basketball teams, which may be the greatest high school teams ever assembled.
Mac MacVittie ’99 has been promoted to Major in the Air Force. He and his family moved to Colorado where Mac has taken a position at the Air Force Academy as well as enrolling at the University of Colorado. He writes “I started class this summer towards a master degree in counseling and leadership. Next year I will assume command of a squadron of 100 cadets and be responsible for their military training and character development. A humbling experience to be surrounded by such talented and motivated individuals. Reminds me of being at The Point!” Ben Lovejoy ’99 is in the second year of a three-year contract with the New Jersey Devils of the NHL. Ben scored his first goal of the season against Calgary on November 5. Ben also became the first active NHL player to donate his brain to CTE research.
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Justin Simon ’00 and his wife, Jenna, are doing well at New Hampton School. Jenna is the assistant athletic director, and Justin teaches English and is looking to extend the Huskies’ dominance in lacrosse. Justin and his varsity lacrosse team haven’t lost a game in three years. Sung Jin Kil ’00 hosted Cardigan alumni and friends at his restaurant Namsam Chemistry elcome to the W Pr in Seoul, South Korea in August.
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In September, Brady Leisenring ’98 was named Jeremiah ’00 and Nicole Assistant Coach of the Atlanta Gladiators, the ECHL Shipman welcomed their affiliate of the Boston Bruins. Brady had most recently first child in December. A played with the Esbjerg Energy of the Danish League, baby boy named William. but retired in 2015 and has been making a name for himself as a coach ever since. Brady writes, “[Coaching] Beau Maville ’00 and his was the outlet I needed to help handle the end of my wife, Kara, welcomed their playing career while starting the next step in my life of first child in October. A baby boy e Pride! named Colin. helping and teaching others, which I’m very passionate to th e about. Throughout my professional career, I continued om c to coach at hockey camps in the off-season, specifically power skating and skills, and now being able to do so while being a part of a team with common goals is an irreplaceable feeling.”
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Travis Glennon ’01 joined the coaching staff at the Cardigan Mountain Lacrosse Camp and played in his first alumni game in August. Here, Travis is flanked by game MVP Kirk Franklin ’78, P’10,’13 and Austin Franklin ’13 on the left and Will Appleton ’13, Billy Philpott ’12, and Coach Alex Gray H’12, P’14,’16 on the right. Over the summer, Travis took a position at Proctor Academy where he teaches English and leads the boys’ lacrosse program. When asked about his goals for the season, Travis simply said, “New Hampton.”
Drew Philie ’06 coached a 3D New England lacrosse squad that included Cardigan alumni Bear Lockshin ’16, Sawyer Moody ’16, CJ Baroni ’16, Austin Philie ’16, Ben Gill ’16, and Jake Dulac ’15.
Brian Ryu ’09 made his television acting debut in October 2017 on the on the Emmy-award winning Firefighter Gerald “Russell” show Cyberchase on PBS (Channel 13) in New York. Holland ’02 and his parents Brian’s episode was called “Watts of Halloween celebrated his graduation Trouble.” from the FDNY Academy on November 2, 2016. Russell’s Nik Nugnes ’09, Billy Philpott ’12, Hayden Jenkins mother writes, “We give God ’10, and Jeremiah Shipman ’00 gathered in Brewster, thanks for making it possible Mass. to play 18 holes at Ocean’s Edge Resort and Golf and wish our son Russell Club before the Cardigan reception on August 17. a long, happy and healthy, prosperous career with the FDNY!”
Mike Jangro ’05 found himself between the pipes during a Summer Session street hockey game. Following his first Summer Session, Mike joined the academic year faculty as a math teacher and coach of hockey and lacrosse.
In October, Jonathan Castillo ’06 visited from Florida with his girlfriend Ali. The two had lunch in the Cardigan Commons, watched athletic practices, enjoyed a walk around campus, and took advantage of a beautiful day to hike up Mount Cardigan. They shared this photo as they cleared the tree line.
Gavin Bayreuther ’09 connected with Mo Bamba ’14 after a Texas vs. UNH basketball game in November. Gavin is living in Austin and playing hockey for the Texas Stars, the AHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars of the NHL. Gavin is skating well, enjoying life in Texas, and golfing year-round!
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Paul Capozzi ’13 is attending Connecticut College and is a forward on the hockey team.
While filming a video on Mount Cardigan for an end of year alumni giving challenge, Alex Gray H’12, P’14,’16 recognized a fellow mountain climber and Cardigan alumnus Jay Mobilia ’09. Jay was home in New Hampshire for a few days before heading back to Bozeman where he was studying marketing at the University of Montana.
Reilly Walsh ’14, is skating for Harvard this winter. In June, Reilly was drafted by the New Jersey Devils (81st overall) in the NHL Entry Draft, and it appears the Devils chose wisely. In November, Reilly was named the ECAC Rookie of the Week, and led defensemen in goals scored.
John Seter ’14 is a freshman at the University of Georgia where he is playing football for the Bulldogs. John is playing quarterback and studying finance off Cole Franklin ’10 spent most of the summer living the field. out of his car, working a circuit of lacrosse and hockey camps, before returning home to prepare for his final year of studies and lacrosse at Curry College. Upon graduating, Cole is considering a career in teaching and coaching at a New England prep school. We may know a place where Cole can send a résumé!
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Mohamed Bamba ’14 is excelling at the University of Texas. He is enjoying life in Austin and on the basketball court Mo is regarded as one of the best centers in the game. He was named the All Big-12 Preseason Freshman of the Year and since the regular season has begun, he has lived up to expectations, scoring points, pulling down rebounds, and causing all sorts of trouble for opposing offenses. In June, Max Gregory ’18, along with his father, Trustee David Gregory P’18, and former faculty member Andrew Cook joined Mo in Austin. David and Mo are working on filming a profile of Mo and Cardigan’s basketball program.
Jordan Pepe ’14 and John Kelleher ’14 are both freshman at Elon University in North Carolina. John graduated from Loomis Chaffee and Jordan from Avon Old Farms. Jack Bliss ’14 graduated from Milton Academy and is attending Bowdoin College where he will play hockey and baseball. Over the summer Jack, Paul Capozzi ’13, and Cole Franklin ’10 were instructors at the Supersonic Danglers hockey camp.
Adonis Williams ’14 is a freshman at AIC where he is majoring in physical therapy with a minor in biology. Adonis is also playing guard for the basketball team.
Herman Lui ’14 is studying architecture at the University of Miami. Danny Philbrick ’14 is a freshman and playing hockey at Salve Regina in Newport, R.I.
Aiden Bourke ’15 visited campus in August and Jon Mayer ’14 is attending King’s College in London, snapped this selfie with the Class of 2015 gift, a granite England. On an East Coast trip before heading to paver at the south steps of Clark-Morgan. Europe, Jon stopped by campus for a visit. Roope Hirvonen ’15, along with Hugo Turcotte ’15 Emery Gray ’14, Charlie Baker ’14, and Henry Day and Elijah Older ’16 led Kimball Union Academy to ’13 are all freshman at St. Lawrence University this year. another NEPSAC hockey championship in March. Following his graduation in 2017, Roope returned In a recent phone call with faculty member Jarrod home to Finland to complete his required military Caprow, Jake An ’14 reports that he is enjoying and service, and he is now playing in Finland’s top junior doing well at Indiana University Bloomington with hockey league for the Jokerit U20 team in Helsinki. aspirations of studying film.
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Peter Callahan ’15, Bear Lockshin ’16, Beckham Bayreuther ’15, and Amos Gilbert ’14 were teammates once again in Lake Placid, N.Y., playing the for 3D National lacrosse team in August. In August, Zach Wennik ’15 boarded the 207-foot SSV Oliver Hazard Perry as a member of the crew with a group of fellow KUA students for a weeklong voyage from Boston Harbor to Portland, Maine. (See page 58.)
Jaewon Moon ’17, Austin Philie ’16, Nick Pecora ’17, and Aidan Philie ’17 recently enjoyed an offcampus dinner. The group, along with fellow CMS alumni at Deerfield are excelling in the classroom and on the playing fields. Briggs Settlemier ’18 made the varsity football team in his hometown of Piedmont, Calif. Briggs played right guard for the Highlanders and became the first freshman in program history to earn a spot on the starting roster.
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Mathieu Butchma ’16 and Alan Yu ’18 were both goaltenders and teammates for Holderness’ soccer team this fall. Honorary captain of the 2017 Cardigan Prouty Team, Chef George Jones and his wife, Sara, connected with During the Thursday former Assistant Head of School and past parent, Carl hockey club in the fall Lovejoy P’99,’04,’07. (which played at Proctor Academy), faculty member Ryan Frost caught up with Jack Swarbrick ’16 who jumped on the ice with his former teammates for some coaching and oneon-one skill work with the Mike Fitzgerald, one of the founders of the Cardigan boys. Jack is currently a junior at Proctor, skating on Mountain Biking Team, started a team at Hotchkiss the varsity hockey team and looking to return to the School in 2015 and shared this photo of former faculty pitching mound this spring. Ethan Harris, and CMS alumni Gray Madan ’17, 76
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Davis Humphrey ’16, Caleb Gilbert ’17, Mike, and Nora Yasamura, at the 2nd annual race at Hotchkiss.
Jamie Funnell H’09, P’07,’09 donned Chub Peabody’s raccoon fur coat for the St. Mark’s vs. Groton football game which has been an annual tradition since 1886. Groton and Mr. Funnell retained possession of the coat with a decisive 25-7 win.
Robert S. Cochrane ’59 7/27/1942–2017
Harold B. Cushman, Jr. ’57 6/21/1941–11/3/2017
Verne Fryklund ’85 8/22/69–2/23/18
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Cardigan Summer Session faculty member Bob Low and Summer Session parent Luis Grullon connected again at Cardigan in August.
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Gregory L. Large ’12 7/17/1997–8/26/2017
Paul B. Moore, Jr. ’68 7/28/1951–10/6/2017
Ron Warden ’55 1/16/40–2/23/18 Dudley Clark H’05 remains one of Cardigan’s most faithful fans. He attends nearly every game and continues to sell donuts during morning break.
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By Devon Rinkin Summer Session Coordinator As we sat down to re-imagine the Summer Session Leadership Program in the fall of 2016, we could not have predicted where this adventure would take us. Summer Session 2017 saw the unveiling of an incredibly unique, and hugely successful, seminarbased leadership program. Our vision was to create a platform to give our young leaders access to the best and brightest leaders in a variety of fields, allow our young leaders to practice their skills, and create space for them to dig deeply into the concepts and theories they were learning. Our Student Leaders, under the tutelage of Leadership Director Charles Lister-James, rose to the challenge! The redesigned Leadership curriculum revolved around biweekly interactive seminars delivered by leadership experts from different fields with the overarching theme of “Cardigan’s Core Values: Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Courage.” Our 13 guest seminarians spoke on a variety of topics including: educational leadership, giving and receiving feedback, design thinking, actioning a service project, military and leadership in politics. 78 leadership, Cardigan Chronicle 78 Cardigan Chronicle
We were honored to host 12 amazing seminarians in 2017 Ms. Julie Clemmons, outdoor educator and activist Mrs. Brooklyn Raney, founder of Girls Leadership Camp and Dean of Community Life at Kimball Union Academy Major Petty Officer Mike Ryan, United States Air Force Dr. Sue Stuebner, President of Colby-Sawyer College Dr. Jerry Brightman, Professor of Leadership at Harvard University and Tufts University Mrs. Liesl Madden, Microsoft Innovative Educator and 25 year veteran teacher Mr. Gerben Scherpbier, Youth Programming Manager at the Appalachian Mountain Club Ms. Sara Kobylenski, Executive Director of the Upper Valley Haven Mr. Chris Day, Head of School at Cardigan Mountain School Mr. Bob Gaudet, Head Coach of Men’s Ice Hockey at Dartmouth College Mrs. Jen Fitzgerald and Ms. Janet Moore, experienced community organizers from Philadelphia, Penn. The Honorable Maggie Hassan, United States Senator from the State of New Hampshire
“This is the summer that I will cherish the most.” “I know myself better through identifying my weaknesses as well as my strengths.” “This experience will be unforgettable thanks to my Leadership Team.” Our 2017 Student Leaders brought diverse cultures, experiences, and personalities to our program. Through their intensive group and individual work in the Leadership Program, they grew into better versions of themselves, with a clearer understanding of their goals and leadership styles. More importantly, they began to refer to themselves as “a family.” A few of our Student Leaders have shared with us their reflections on this impactful experience.
“It was so much fun to be a leader. I wish I could do it all over again!” “I will never forget the fun times, the laughs, the tears, and the breakthroughs!” “We really were a family.”
Our theme for the 2018 Summer Session Leadership Program is “Characteristics of Leadership.” We are well underway with curriculum planning and are accepting Student Leader applications now. Current ninth and tenth graders with at least one summer’s experience at Summer Session are invited to apply for the Leadership Program. Please email summer@cardigan.org to request an application.
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Make your own In 2013, Cardigan asked the community to submit their favorite recipes to be considered for the institution of an official “Cardigan Cookie.” The cookies were taste-tested by students and faculty. The winning recipe came from Colton Bullard ’15 and is served during special occasions on campus. Now you too can enjoy Cardigan from your very own kitchen!
3 cups King Arthur All-Purpose Flour ¾ teaspoon baking soda pinch of salt ¾ cup soft unsalted butter 1 ½ cups brown sugar ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ tablespoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 egg yolks 1 ½ cups Heath Bar crumbs 2 cups chocolate chips Combine baking soda, salt, and flour in a bowl and set aside. Cream butter with the sugars until smooth and creamy (do not overbeat) Add the yolks and eggs slowly until combined. Add vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients half at a time until combined (again do not overbeat). Fold in the Heath bar crunch crumbs and the chocolate chips. Scoop into balls about 1 ½ inch round and place on a cookie pan with parchment paper two inches apart. Bake at 325° for 12-14 minutes. Let cookies rest for five minutes and then remove them from the cookie pan onto a cooling rack to cool the rest of the way. Volume Volume 68 68 Issue Issue II
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Your guide to giving to The Annual Fund
The Annual Fund Campaign runs through June 30, 2018.
WHY GIVE TO CARDIGAN? Each year, the School relies on the support of its community to raise over $1 million for the Annual Fund. Each and every gift to The Annual Fund for Cardigan makes a difference by supporting the people, the programs, and the traditions that embody the Cardigan Way. Please consider making a gift to the Annual Fund today!
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PEOPLE Provides financial aid for deserving students as well as professional development opportunities for faculty.
PROGRAMS Supports nearly 20 athletic options; art classes such as photography and graphic design; and music options including Glee Club and Ensemble.
TRADITIONS These experiences outside of the classroom create lifelong bonds between students and are a piece of what makes the Cardigan experience unforgettable.
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