Cardigan
Chronicle THE MAGAZINE OF CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
FALL/WINTER 2014-2015
Celebrating Community
Cardigan Mountain
School
Head of School David J. McCusker, Jr. ’80, P’09,’10
From the Editor’s Desk In the spirit of this issue’s theme, “Celebrating Community,” I open with sincere thanks to my colleagues here at Cardigan, who, each and every day, are “molding minds and building character,” and living the stories of the future with our boys. As Dave McCusker will often say, daily life at Cardigan is “full and rich,” and the folks who keep this pace—and do so with grace and optimism—are a special gift to this community, and beyond. I celebrate you! I’m particularly grateful to the members of the School’s extended community who answered our call for this volume, either by penning their own words or by making time to sit and talk with me (as did Diane Wallach, Matt Slaughter, and Ryan Frost) or with Steff McCusker (Shannon Gahagan, Hayward Hall residents), or by keeping in touch with the Alumni Office. Opportunities to listen and learn from community members continue to be a highlight of my work here at the School, and while I’ve served as editor for now my 10th Chronicle issue, I see no end in sight of remarkable people and stories to tell. Indeed, as we approach 2020 and the 75-year mark since Cardigan’s founding, I expect our storytelling “volume” will increase dramatically. Please be sure to consider our request for your help in preparing for Cardigan Mountain School’s 75th anniversary celebration, which can be found on page 53. Keep in mind, as you read all the articles within these pages, that you, too, can play an important role in telling the School’s (hi) story. We hope you’ll find a way to share your memories with us.
Enjoy! Joy Michelson Director of Advancement Communications
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Asst. Head of School & Dean of Faculty Matthew S. Rinkin Asst. Head of School for External Relations David G. Perfield Business Manager James Fenn Director of Admissions Edward A. “Chip” Audett P’16 Director of Advancement Communications Joy L. Michelson P’17 Director of Athletics Ryan E. Frost Director of Student Activites Austen C. Hannis Director of Student Life David H. Irwin Asst. Director of Student Life Ethan B. Harris Director of Studies Timothy J. Newbold Director of Summer Programs Devin M. Clifford ’00 Photography Flying Squirrel Graphics Peapod Design/James Healey Joy Michelson P’17, Erin Drury, Steff McCusker P’09.’10, Dawn Patnode, Ashley Finethy, Marshall Wallach, Richard Clancy ’67, Douglas Lovell, Maureen Gilbert P’08,’10,’13, Jack Kavanaugh ’15, and Eric Escalante. Design Cardigan Communications Office Printing Dartmouth Printing Company Hanover, New Hampshire The Cardigan Chronicle is published twice annually by the Communications Office for alumni, parents, and friends of the School. Please address any communications to the editor:
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Contents The Cardigan Way
On the Cover: Holiday Chapel Service, December 2014.
From the Head of School
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Mission & Core Values
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In Our Community Community Events & Gatherings
4–15
On The Point Cardigan Today: By the Numbers “Student Life” Answers the Question: Why Boarding School? Student Life Programming: A Week in the (Student) Life Student Perspectives
16–17 18 19–20 21,26,29
Considering Spaces for Teaching and Learning Leadership Students Develop “Attitude of Gratitude” in South Africa
22–23 24–25
Tuck Global Leadership 2030 Visits The Point Coach Marrion’s Legacy: A Conversation with Athletic Director Ryan Frost
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Cardigan a Prouty Success! Cardigan Welcomes New Faculty & Staff
30–32 33 34–35
“Helping the Other Fella”!
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Letter from Campaign Committee Chair Karl Hutter ’92
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Advancing Cardigan
Celebrating Community
Celebrating Hayward Hall
38–39
Clark-Morgan Hall Prepares for Complete Renovation
40–41
Featured Gifts
42–43
Leadership and Culture: A Conversation with Board Chair Diane Wallach P’06 A Conversation with Former First Lady Beverly Wakely H’01,’P’70,’73,’75 Faculty Profile: Shannon Gahagan Anniversary Celebration Preparations Begin
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Alumni News Treasures from the Archives
54–55
Alumni Awards
56–57
Join Us: Class of 1965 50th Reunion, Alumni Tie Ceremony Class Notes Former Faculty News Second Annual Alumni Lacrosse Game
58 59–72 73 74–75
Transitions Head of School Search
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Cardigan Chronicle: Celebrating Community By David J. McCusker, Jr. ’80, P’09,’10 Head of School
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he theme of our residential life curriculum just prior to our Thanksgiving break was gratitude. And, of course, as I sit down to write an article about “community,” I can’t help but count the many blessings we all share at Cardigan Mountain School. And yes, there is so much for which to be grateful. When you live here on The Point, there is an understandable tendency to take a few things for granted. And yet, it’s really important to step back and understand just how special this place is. In fact, our daily celebration of community at Cardigan begins even before we sit down for breakfast, when one of the Chapel assistants picks up the microphone and offers the following comment: “In an effort to keep our community healthy, please take a moment to pass around the hand sanitizer.” What that same young man provides next, as more than 275 community members stand quietly and attentively behind their respective chairs, is a blessing for that meal and for the good fortune we share in this community together. Cardigan is an active and healthy school. Entrusted with the care, well-being, and education of middle school boys, a central tenet of our pedagogy is to ensure an active expression of the Cardigan Way, whether in a classroom setting, on the playing fields, on the walkways around campus, or in our local Canaan community. The mission statement and core values that are conspicuously in view everywhere at Cardigan are more than just words on a page. Indeed, we seek to carry out our mission and demonstrate our core values in all dimensions of life on The Point. As but one example, the Cardigan community—our boys and my colleagues alike—collected more than 1,600 pounds of nonperishable food items and raised just over 2 / Page
From left: Joe Collins, Jim Marrion, and Norm Wakely.
$1,600 in support of Canaan’s local food pantry. I could not be more proud of the way in which our community appre-ciates its good fortune and understands our responsibility to “help the other fella.” The history of Cardigan Mountain School and the ethos of our community today have been formed over many years and shaped by thousands of individuals who have lived, worked, and served in various capacities. For my part, there have been certain distinguished individuals who have been particularly influential, and whose example I strive to emulate every day. In a frame on a bookcase in my office, I have a picture of Joe Collins, Jim Marrion, and Norm Wakely, who led the School when I was a student here and whose example continues to shape the way I think about the work we do with the boys here now. There are so many others, too numerous to name, but suffice it to say that, here on the home front, I am grateful for the way so many of my colleagues have committed themselves to this lifestyle and are consequently so fully engaged in the idea and ideals of community. Whether visibly celebrating another’s accomplishments and milestones, supporting a colleague through illness or grief, covering for a fellow teacher’s absence, sharing with one another a bit of classroom or coaching expertise, or collaborating on a project, these adults model for our students cooperation and collegial support and then create Fall/Winter 2014-2015
and facilitate experiences for students to experience the same kind of “wonder” and joy that “living in community”—and living well in it—can generate. Imagine (or recall!) what it’s like to be a student here… What’s not to like about a dorm competition that simultaneously promotes environmental awareness and good conservation habits (and earns you a pizza party if you win!)? How fun to win first place in the food drive competition, the honor of which earns your dorm the chance to shave the head of a beloved (and generous) faculty member. How wonderful to be greeted by longtime (now-retiredbut-still-omnipresent) faculty member Mr. (Dudley) Clark each morning as you enter the Commons for breakfast. What a great feeling to have some of your fellow students leading the School in song at breakfast on your birthday. What a thrill (and relief ) to learn that senior citizens can be fun and interesting to talk to when you visit a local nursing home for the very first time, and how rewarding to host them when they reciprocate the visit by spending an afternoon on The Point. How nice to know that when your practice conflicts with your job, a classmate will eagerly step in and “job sub” for you, or that when you’re injured, your classmates might actually argue over who “gets to” carry your books to class—or that when you are still struggling to properly tie your tie or ready your room for inspection, an older boy in the dorm will lend a hand without hesitation. What a relief to know that singing or performing or speaking in Chapel will be fully supported by your peers—and is thus much less scary a notion than you once thought. The list goes on. Living well in community is, after all, the Cardigan Way.
wood, raked leaves, and otherwise helped prepare this family for the winter. Captured in her thoughtful note was an expression of gratitude not only for the work these boys performed but for the spirit in which they performed it. As she said, the boys were polite and friendly, thoughtful and courteous, well-mannered, and enthusiastic. As I read this note, I thought, yes, this is typical of our Cardigan boys. The mission of our Student Life Office is to “live, promote, uphold, and sustain the Cardigan Way.” The importance of doing so for our community means that we will extend a mighty legacy to future generations of Cardigan students and their families, and to the dedicated educators who commit so fully to the important work we do for our boys. I am proud to be a part of—and to celebrate—this kind of community. Dave and Steff McCusker announced in December that they will be making a transition away from Cardigan after the 2015–2016 school year. Learn more about the head of school search process on page 76.
And while all of this is happening here on The Point, our reach is certainly broad—truly global, in fact. One of the School’s strengths is an incredibly loyal and supportive extended family, and the ideals of “community” extend to the many countries represented by our alumni and our current student body. I am continually impressed and humbled by the degree to which our alumni and families enjoy giving back to our school (in such a wide variety of ways), which I know they do because of the commitment they feel to the mission and good work that Cardigan does with the boys in our care. The other day, I received a handwritten note from one of our elderly neighbors who had needed assistance with her yard and was extremely grateful for the support she received from several of our boys who stacked Cardigan Chronicle
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In Our Community
Cardigan on the Cape
Chatham, Massachusetts July 31, 2014
Left: Event hosts Bryan and Nancy Ruez P’06, with Trustee Ed Krayer ’82.
Left: Nate ’08, Maureen P’08,’10,’13, and Max ’13 Gilbert.
Above: Jonathan Wakely ’75 with Schuyler ’63 and Penny Peck. At left: Drew ’06, Ned P’06,’10,’16, Austin ’16, Adam ’10, Aidan, Alex, and Phyllis P’03,’10,’16 Philie.
Left: Jeremiah ’00 and Nicole Shipman. Above: Tom P’10, Hayden ’10, and Christine P’10 Jenkins. Above, center: Doug McLean ’55 and Richard Clancy ’67.
Right: Lorraine and Ned Gibbons, Sr. P’78, GP’12,’15
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Above: Hayden Jenkins ’10 and Nik Nugnes ’09.
Above: Bruce Marshard ’64 and Arthur Cox ’62.
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Cardigan alumni, from back left: Nate Gilbert ’08, Jamie Funnell H’09, P’07,’09, Nick Funnell ’09, Sam Funnell ’07, Brian Tierney ’99, Jeremiah Shipman ’00, Peter Albee ’58, Dudley Clark H’05, Ned Gibbons, Jr. ’78, Steve Austin ’67, Bruce Marshard ’64, Jim Nowak ’64, Nik Nugnes ’09, John Trotto ’14, Max Gilbert ’13, Nathaniel Nugnes ’13, Hayden Jenkins ’10. Front row, from left: David McCusker ’80, P’09,’10, Adam Philie ’10, Drew Philie ’06, Jonathan Wakely ’75, Ed Krayer ’82, Schuyler Peck ’63, Arthur Cox ’62, and Richard Clancy ’67. Right: Penny Peck with Cardigan grandparents Linda and John Pfeffer GP’13.
Below: Far left: Beth McLean with former faculty member Sally (Yaggy) Schimmel P’72. Above: Linda and Steve ’67 Austin with Richard Clancy ’67. Left: Nicole Shipman with Ken and Sandra Hollingsworth. Below: Dave McCusker ’80 with his mother, wife, and sister: Penny McCusker P’80, GP’09,’10,’13; Steff McCusker P’09,’10; and Kristen Nugnes P’13.
Left: Max Gilbert ’13, Dudley Clark H’05, Brian Tierney ’99, and Jamie Funnell H’09, P’07,’09.
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In Our Community
Cardigan in Woodstock
Woodstock, Vermont September 18, 2014
Left: Hosts Barbara (a Cardigan trustee) and Frank O’Connell P’03 welcome guests to their historic Woodstock, Vermont, home. Below: Barbara with Jeff Eckler P’01 and Frank with Steff McCusker P’09,’10.
Above: Head of School Dave McCusker ’80, P’09,’10 provides a School update to the gathered community. At left: A lovely view of guests arriving (Carol and Jeff Majewski) at the O’Connell home.
Above: Steff McCusker P’09,’10 and Susan Barton Young P’18. Above, center: Director of Parent Relations and Planned Giving Douglas Lovell with retired CMS art teacher Susan Rives H’09. Above, right: Trustee David H’13, and wife, Ann (far right), Bradley P’78, with Anna Dulac P’15. Right: Cardigan dads Rhys Dulac P’15, Stephen Roberts P’18, and Erik Brine P’16 admire the O’Connells’ collection of Indian motorcycles.
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Above: Assistant Head of School for External Relations David Perfield and Director of Advancement Communications Joy Michelson P’17.
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Right: Jeff Eckler P’01 with Clare and Jason Drebitko. Below: Shay Brine P’16, Barbara Parker P’16, Barbara O’Connell P’03, Heather Roberts P’18, and Anna Dulac P’15. Above, center: Kat Rice and Director of Annual Giving Marshall Wallach. Above: Frank and (Development Office Executive Assistant) JanThibodeau. Left: Terry and Joanne Donaghue P’18.
Left: Director of The Campaign for Cardigan 2020 Sandra Hollingsworth and Ted Goddard ’51.
Alumni on the Seacoast
Portsmouth, New Hampshire September 25, 2014 Far left: Portsmouth Harbor. Left: Tim Frazier ’00, Assistant Director of Alumni Programs Jeremiah Shipman ’00, and Nicole Shipman.
Below: Jock Pearson ’65, Gwen Rice, Roger Rice ’60, Cullen DeBourgknecht ’99, and Richard Clancy ’67.
Left: Cullen DeBourgknecht ’99, Matt Frazier ’88, Tim Frazier ’00, and Jeremiah Shipman ’00.
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In Our Community
Upper Valley Reception
Hanover, New Hampshire October 16, 2014
An Evening to Honor Cardigan Faculty—Past and Present
Above: Former CMS faculty member Richard Gallien, Eddie H’06 and Fe Ramos, former faculty member Ben Coffin, Richard Clancy ’67, and Wim Hart H’07. Below: English teacher Alex Gray H’13, P’14,’16, Dr. Renee Novello P’17, and Peter Stern P’15.
Above, center: Faculty members Sarah Young, Kaitlyn Smarse, Avery Scoville, and Sarah Scoville. Above: Science Department Chair Joe Doherty and wife Laura. Left: Alice Dantos P’87, Anna Dulac P’15, Asst. Director of Student Life Ethan Harris, and Erin Harris. Below: Science teacher Meredith Frost, Athletic Director Ryan Frost, and Registrar Devon Rinkin.
Above, center: Douglas Lovell, Liz Gray P’14,’16 and Alex Gray H’13, P’14,’16. Left: Patti Crowe with Dina and Tim Whitehead P’16. Above: PEAKS® Department Chair Jarrod Caprow, PEAKS® coach Haver Flaherty, and Arts Department Chair David Auerbach P’11. Above, center: English teacher Graham Gauthier and Trustee Candyce Martin P’14. Right, above: Cathy Beaver P’16, leadership teacher Ryan Sinclair, and Tim Beaver P’16. Right: Tom Berry P’12 and Associate Director of Admissions Jessica Bayreuther P’09,’15,’17.
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Above, center: Deb Crowell. Above: Mike ’67 and Melanie Garrison P’94,’96 and Richard Clancy ’67. Left: Director of Business Operations Jim Fenn and his wife, Linda.
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Special Faculty Recognition
Edilberto “Eddie” Ramos H’06, P’91,’97 In honor of his 40th year (yes, four decades!) on the Cardigan faculty, Board of Trustees Chair Diane Wallach P’06 presented Mr. Eddie Ramos with a special “Heart of the Cougar Award.” In his acceptance remarks—and in true Cougar spirit—Mr. Ramos thanked the Cardigan community for allowing him the experience of living and working on The Point. We’re sure that you’ll agree that the gratitude is more than mutual! Right: Susan and Ralph Hough GP’15, with Jon and Gayle Schafer P’15.
Left: Board of Trustees Chair Diane Wallach P’06, Elissa Moran P’00, and Trustee Malcolm Moran ’64, P’00.
Below: Past Cardigan moms Gina McCalmont P’00,’11 and Christine Kogel P’10.
Left, center: Jim Mitchell, Frank Thibodeau, Nancy (Hayward) Mitchell, and Jan Thibodeau. Left: Lisa and Bryan Strait P’17. Below, center: Director of the Campaign for Cardigan 2020 Sandra Hollingsworth, Trustee Schuyler Peck ’63, and Penny Peck. Left: Carlos and Maria Rodriguez P’16 with Dave McCusker ’80, P’09,’10 (at center). Below: Dr. Juan and Maria Caripidis Soto P’16 with Dave McCusker ’80, P’09,’10 (at center).
Above: Brothers and fellow Cardigan Trustees Craig ’78, P’01,03, and Clayton ’79, P’08 Johnson. Right: Devon Rinkin, Trustee Karl Hutter ’92, Dan DeMars P’11, and Assistant Head of School Matt Rinkin.
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In Our Community
Homecoming 2014
On The Point October 17–18, 2014
Above: Jennifer Dorsey P’17 showing off this year’s Cardigan Auction hat. The Adirondack chairs overlooking Marrion Field are a favorite spot for students and visitors alike during the Homecoming weekend.
Below: Trustee Jeremy Crigler ’77, Pam Crigler, and Trustee Candyce Martin P’14.
Above: Jennifer P’17, Owen ’17, and Eric Himmer P’17. Left: Jennifer (Marrion) Jangro P’03,’05 and Alumni Association President Patrick Gilligan ’80. Left: Lorraine Gibbons P’78, GP’13,’15, Kitten Klaus, and Roger Rice ’60. Below: Trustee Jock Pearson ’65 and Ned Gibbons, Jr. ’78.
Left, center: Bruce Marshard ’64 and Jennifer Dorsey P’17. Left: Jeremiah Shipman ’00, Joy Michelson P’17, and Richard Clancy ’67.
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Upper left: Jock Pearson ’65, Dave McCusker ’80, P’09,’10, Karl Hutter ’92, Elissa Moran P’00, Malcolm Moran ’64, P’00, Barbara O’Connell P’03, Candyce Martin P’14, and Justin Rivers. Above: Diane Wallach P’06, Burt McGillivray P’07,’09,’09, Pam Crigler, Jeremy Crigler ’79, Suzett Strayer, and Mike Creed ’93 and friend. Left: Steff McCusker P’09,’10, Tim Newbold, Ryan Frost, Patrick Gilligan ’80, Meredith Frost, Alexis Hannis, Austen Hannis, and Lynne Lenihan.
Above: Devin Clifford ’99, Jonathan Wakely ’75, Craig Johnson ’78, P’01,’03, and Clayton Johnson ’79, P’08. Above: Ned Gibbons, Jr. ’78, Ken Klaus ’73, Lorraine Gibbons P’78, GP’13,’15, Ned Gibbons, Sr. P’78, GP’13,’15, Kitten Klaus, Rick Hughes ’89, Douglas Lovell, and John Emery ’78.
A special tribute to James N. “Coach” Marrion was “unveiled” at Homecoming this year, featuring a bronze bust. Learn more about the efforts to remember “Coach” on pages 30–32.
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Above: Mandy Irwin, David Irwin, Steve August ’69, Matt Rinkin, Jeremiah Shipman ’00, Ethan Harris, Nate Gilbert ’08, and Trustee Britt Flanagan. Left, back row: Richard Clancy ’67, Alex Luria ’66, Jim Fenn, Sandra Hollingsworth, and Steve Austin ’67. Front row: Mike Garrison ’67, P’94,’96, and Melanie Garrison P’94,’96.
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In Our Community
New York, New York Center: Eunyoung “Erin” Byunn P’16 and former trustee Dale Frehse P’89. Left: Dave McCusker ’80, P’09,’10 and Beth Gordon P’89. Above: Alissa Striano P’18 and Trustee Rick DellaRusso ’82. Right: Jennifer and Olaf Butchma P’14,’16. Far right: Trustees Rick DellaRusso ’82 and Kari Kontu ’80.
Wellesley, Massachusetts Back row, from left: Dave McCusker’80, P’09,’10, Lisa Callahan P’11,’13,’15, James and Susan Caccivio P’16, Tim Madigan P’16, Ann LeBreton P’09, Paul Tweedale P’16, David LeBreton P’09, Steve August ’69, Sandra Hollingsworth. Front row, from left: Hosts Ari and Helene Buchler P’14, Steff McCusker P’09,’10, Wendy Tweedale P’16, and Eileen Madigan P’16.
Below: James and Susan Caccivio P’16 with Ari Buchler P’14.
Above: Eileen Madigan P’16 with Steve August ’69. Right: David and Ann LeBreton P’09 with Sandra Hollingsworth.
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Belmont Hill Hockey
Belmont, Massachusetts December 19, 2014 Far left: Varsity Cougars goalie Hugo Turcotte ’15 blocks the shootout attempt. Left: The Cougars celebrate their win at the Belmont Hill Holiday Hockey Tournament.
Right: Joe Gallo, Leslie Bavaro P’15, and Lisa Callahan P’11,’13,’15. Far right: Douglas Lovell with Andrea and Stewart Walker P’15.
Below: Art Psyhogeos P’15 and Steve August ’69. Left: David McQuillan, Terry McQuillan P’16, Levering White McQuillan P’16, and Mike McQuillan ’16.
Above: Gigi Sarazin P’16 and Kathy Swarbrick P’16. Left center: Chris Cowans P’12,’15 and Jennifer Parisella P’12,’15. Left: Max Gilbert ’13—ever the Green Key member—talks with a prospective student at the reception. Left center: Cardigan “uber moms” Lisa Callahan P’11,’13,’15 and Maureen Gilbert P’08,’10,’13. Left: Ashley Finethy and Aiden Bourke ’15.
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In Our Community
Our Global Family: Asia Students and alumni from Shanghai, China.
Beijing, China
Shanghai, China
Seoul, South Korea Alumni Chapter 14 / Page
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Our Global Family: Mexico Mexico City Gathering
Above, right: Diego Loyola ’07, Rick Exton P’11, Rubén Marcos ’05, Alvaro Aguirre ’06, Evaristo Garcia ’05, and Tomas Loyola ’05. Above: Jeremiah Shipman ’00, Arturo Ramos Hopkins ’13, Katya Hopkins P’13,’15, Rodrigo Ramos Hopkins ’15, and Rick Exton P’11. Above, left: Rick Exton P’11, Enrique Barreda ’00, and Jeremiah Shipman ’00. Above: Jorge Mijares ’14, Rick Exton P’11, and Eduardo Gallestegui ’14. Left: José Harb P’14, Pablo Diaz ’12, Rick Exton P’11, and J.P. Ortega ’12. Rick Exton P’11 and Arick Escamilla ’10.
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On The Point
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STUDENTS enrolled at Cardigan for the 2014-2015 academic year.
23
FAMILIES with both a current student and a Cardigan alumnus.
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By the Numbers
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FACULTY CHILDREN under the age of five living on campus.
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FAMILIES with two sons here at Cardigan this year.
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LEGACY BOYS, whose fathers attended Cardigan. 16 / Page
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524
ALUMNI, PARENTS, & FRIENDS who attended off-campus Cardigan events in 2014.
Celebrating Community . . .
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FACULTY DOGS living on campus.
2,200
HOURS of community service logged by students in 2013-2014.
1,657 1,654 DOLLARS donated by students to provide supplies for the local food pantry.
POUNDS of nonperishable food items donated by students and faculty to the local food pantry this fall.
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“Student Life” Answers the Question: Why Boarding School?
“W
hy go to boarding school?” During the past several years, much of my work in boarding school admissions centered on this curious question. Whether interviewing prospective students, conversing with families, or collaborating with faculty and staff, my daily interactions revolved around expressing the compelling narrative of what it means to live, work, learn, play, and grow in a residential educational setting. And while boarding schools have been long established in the world of independent education, only recently have these schools been more intentional about leveraging their unique position to deliver a coherent educational program that pervades every aspect of the student experience. As a middle school for boys with a boarding population of nearly 90 percent of its student body, Cardigan Mountain School has been educating boys in mind, body, and spirit for nearly 70 years. While the concept that a Cardigan education extends well beyond the four walls of the classroom is not a newly conceived notion for us here on The Point, the School has taken steps in the 2014-15 school year to be more deliberate in crafting educational experiences that allow boys to
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By David Irwin, Director of Student Life
thoughtfully consider what it truly means to live, promote, uphold, and sustain the Cardigan Way. In 2010, I was fortunate to spend a year at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where I benefited from the tutelage of Professor Richard Elmore. Among his vast contributions to the field of school leadership, Elmore is perhaps best known for his emphasis on “internal coherence” as the central tenant of any school improvement strategy. For Elmore, this means that there ought to be a systematic or logical connection that binds and defines high-quality teaching and learning at a given school or school district. Taking some liberties with Elmore’s model, we have begun to craft a Student Life program at Cardigan that places the same coherence objectives at the center of our work. Our goals may differ from the kinds of district-level improvement strategies that Elmore and his colleagues implement through their internal coherence processes, but the framework is similar in its attempt to create “logical” and “systematic” connections across a variety of student experiences and programs. While Cardigan’s Student Life program is still evolving, it is centered on the concept of parallel structures. For us, this simply means that during Fall/Winter 2014-2015
Most boarding schools are filled with lofty rhetoric, mottos, and mission statements. At Cardigan, one only has to walk the paths or enter any building to observe that we, too, have our own set of values to which we aspire. The challenge for Cardigan, as with any school, is to align its rhetoric with daily practices—to ensure that its values and mission are not merely highsounding words, but rather building blocks of character for responsible and meaningful lives. This noble pursuit is essential to the Student Life program at Cardigan and also a decent answer to the question of “why boarding school?”
any given week there will be a common theme explored through several vehicles of the Student Life program. We utilize weekly Chapel services, school meetings, advisory, and dorm meetings to create short, tangible experiences for our boys in which they can listen, discuss, reflect, and act on a common theme that we feel is central to the Cardigan Way. Where natural intersections occur, we have also extended these themes into our Global Leadership and Global Community Initiative curricula. Our hope is that through a variety of formats and settings, we are providing students with opportunities to develop a personal set of educational experiences that are congruent with Cardigan’s mission and coherent with the School’s educational objectives for character development.
Below: The weekly AllSchool Meeting takes place in Humann Theatre and is con-ducted by the elected school leader—this year Cedric Elkouh ’15 (shown standing, and below).
Student Life Programming: A Week in the (Student) Life By Ethan Harris Assistant Director of Student Life
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mbracing and embodying the Cardigan Way— and encouraging learning “from all sides”—are two ways you could describe what we in the Student Life Office aim to address with our programming. Building on a strong framework that was laid out by others before us, Dave Irwin and I have used existing program venues, reenlisted others, and collaborated with colleagues in an attempt to develop a robust Student Life program that will best serve our Cardigan students and the culture of our campus community. Cardigan Chronicle
As we dove in to our new roles last summer, we took into consideration long-standing traditions, weekly Chapel services, the roles of dorm parents and student leaders, and the potential of advisory meetings to reinforce a positive campus culture. We scheduled weekly dorm events and competitions, brought back to weekly prominence the All-School Meeting, and wove in Leadership class initiatives, dorm Olympic games, and other fun activities to add a good dose of spirit and laughter. Using the School’s core values as our driving force, we now had all the ingredients to implement a unique and fitting Student Life program created specifically for our boys. Article continues . . . Page / 19
On The Point At the start of the year, we focused on teaching the students about the rich history of Cardigan Mountain School. We then shifted the educational emphasis to what is known here as the Cardigan Way, creating a mantra of sorts to reinforce this upstanding way we conduct ourselves here on The Point and elsewhere: “Live it. Promote it. Uphold it. Sustain it.” The Cardigan Way is built on the fostering of the six (“CHRIS F”) core values-—compassion, honesty, respect, integrity, scholarship, and fairness—that are meant to teach our boys to be truthful, kind, and decent people. The CHRIS F acronym afforded us a structure in which to create weekly programming built around individual Cardigan core values— beginning with compassion—with the intention of addressing all six in successive order. As a school with collective good intentions, we have enjoyed the flexibility to focus on whatever it may be that we feel is important to cultivate within our community at a particular moment in time, and so other character-building values have been added to the list as well, such as gratitude, courage, mindfulness, and resiliency.
The Themed Week A week of Student Life programming, built as a theme and based on a particular core value, works like this: A week organized around the theme of “honesty,” for example, begins on a Thursday, where an afternoon Chapel service includes an uplifting reflection delivered by Director of Spiritual Life Dr. Elizabeth Perryman. Dr. Perryman offers words that frame honesty as a central virtue of the Cardigan Way, and then one or two faculty members follow with their own stories of honesty—messages that teach us that it’s okay to fail and learn from our mistakes, or that describe a personal journey and its learning experiences, emphasizing the age-old adage that “honesty is the best policy.”
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Student leaders are briefed on Friday with an exercise that they will lead with their residential peers at dorm meetings that happen on the following Sunday. On Sunday evening—and let’s say that the theme now is integrity—each dorm’s floor leader will guide his group of boys through a thoughtfully designed activity. This particular week the boys are playing a game called “Integrity Ball,” where they are called on to throw the ball to one another without specific how-to instructions. They are asked to use their own judgment as to whether or not they threw the ball fairly to another player, exercising their own integrity in making the call. The activity concludes with a group discussion. An advisory session entails further discussion on Monday and Tuesday. Advisors and advisees use a prompt—in this case a short video on integrity—to discuss what this value means to them, and they further reflect and write on this core value in their Student Life Journal. A Student Life theme week is wrapped up at the All-School Meeting on Tuesday afternoon. These light-hearted and goodnatured assemblies are led by our school leader (this year ninth grader Cedric Elkouh). Each meeting includes a presentation of some kind to reinforce the week’s theme. For the theme of “gratitude,” for example, the sixth graders took to the stage for a choreographed display that highlighted various examples of thankfulness. This themed-week structure allows the school community to examine a core value or mode of conduct from myriad angles and perspectives. It opens up discussions between adults and students, as well as peerto-peer conversations, and gives the Student Life Office the setting and the flexibility with which to implement a meaningful program that continuously strives to create wellmannered and thoughtful, decent human beings befitting of the Cardigan Way.
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Cardigan Today
Student Perspective
The Opportunities Cardigan Has Given Me by Will Sergenian ’15 Will is a two-year boy from Boston, Massachusetts.
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was 14 years old when I came to Cardigan Mountain School. I was very lost in many ways. Before I came to Cardigan my grades were, well . . . they were not the best. I did not excel in any sports, and I certainly was not a leader. I had never talked in front of a crowd or even thought I was capable of holding a microphone. When my parents dropped me off last year for the first time, I knew that this place was going to change my life. Although Cardigan can get rough at times, it has given me so much more than I could have ever asked for. At Cardigan Mountain School I am a trivarsity athlete. The year before I came here, I played football at my local public school and I was the third-/fourth-string running back. My old school never gave me a chance for success like Cardigan has. My grades have skyrocketed from my public school days. I would have never thought that I would be a
good student, nor would anybody who knew me there. Cardigan sure changed that fast. What I think is the best accomplishment of my whole life so far is being elected as a leader. I know that it may sound insignificant to many of you, but being elected as a senior leader here at Cardigan Mountain School has really changed my life in a positive way. If you talked to anybody who knew me well before Cardigan and told them that I was elected as a leader, they would have laughed. I have only been at Cardigan for two years, and it has changed my life so much. Words cannot express my gratitude towards Cardigan and the opportunities it has given me. I will forever be thankful.
I have only been at Cardigan for two years, and it has changed my life so much.
Post-Publication Update: Will Sergenian '15 was inducted into the Cardigan Mountain School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society on Thursday, February 5, 2015. Congratulations Will!
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On The Point
Considering Spaces for Teaching and Learning: Academic Space Master Planning Process Underway at Cardigan By Timothy Newbold Director of Studies
Are the academic spaces at Cardigan meeting the current and future educational needs of the boys and the program?
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ducation is a process. Each student comes with a set of strengths and challenges, and it is the work of a good teacher to assist a young person in identifying his specific learning profile—and to use that knowledge to help him grow and develop as a student. Teachers are constantly trying to figure out what learning strategies may work best for their pupils, and a significant piece of this instructional puzzle is the physical space available for teaching and learning. As part of the ongoing strategic planning and campus master planning work underway since 2009 at the School, we’ve raised the question: Are the academic spaces at Cardigan meeting the current and future educational needs of the boys and the program?
The School’s fi rst comprehensive campus master plan was developed in 2008-2009 with the assistance of the Office of Michael Rosenfeld (OMR) Architects, and since that time there have been a number of changes to the academic spaces. In 2011,
the Kenerson Social Center was renovated to add three classrooms, and at the same time administrative offices were moved or consolidated to provide three additional classrooms in Hopkins Hall. Financial support through The Campaign for Cardigan 2020 brought big gains for academic spaces in 2011 with the construction of the Gates I.D.E.A. (Innovation in Design, Engineering, and the Arts) Shop, and again in 2013 with the addition of the large and centrally located Cardigan Commons. In addition to housing new kitchen and dining facilities and a wellappointed student center, the Commons features three flexible-use spaces—the Klein Theater, the Peck Room, and the Powers Room. Plus, the spacious new school store facility in the Commons opened up the former store space in Bronfman to house our new E.P.I.C. (Engineering, Possibilities, Innovation, and Creativity) Center, a “makerspace,” featuring a 3D printer.
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Some of this academic space gain, however, was lost in the 2014 makeover of Hayward Hall. The renovation added much-needed and impressive dormitory and faculty residence spaces, but it resulted in the loss of two language classrooms, the music classroom, and music practice rooms. To offset these lost spaces, part of the Kirk Library was sectioned off last summer to create a unique new classroom space, and the Technology Office was moved to the lower level of Brewster to free up an additional classroom space adjacent to the library in Stoddard. These smaller renovations made up for the loss of the language class spaces, but they didn’t provide a long-term solution for music instruction and practice space. As a temporary measure, we have moved the music program into the Klein Theater and hope to find a more permanent solution in the near future. With these resourceful changes already in place, we began a full and comprehensive “academic space master planning” process in earnest this year. We once again sought the assistance and guidance of OMR Architects, who launched the process over the summer with a review and update of the 2009 Campus Master Plan—focusing on the academic spaces and any changes made in the interim. At the start of the school year we let our faculty members know that we were entering this process and that we would be soliciting their input all along the way. We then created an “inventory” of use for every single classroom and academic office on campus, enabling us to see the whole picture from all angles.
and to establish goals and objectives for the work ahead. As ideas and themes started to present themselves during that day, it became abundantly clear that our academic program needs more physical space in which to grow and develop. Many departments requested additional classroom space, and a teacherplanning resource center emerged as a need as well. Other common threads included the desire for breakout spaces for individuals, smaller groups, and larger groups—and the need to invest in our arts spaces, which aligns well with our strategic goal of improving our overall arts program and offerings. At the start of the winter term, we met once again with OMR to review their notes and findings and, in order to set priorities going forward, to identify the areas of greatest need in the short term, as well as the long-term goals of the academic program as a whole. The team of architects will now take these priorities, re-examine the existing campus spaces, and come up with a number different options that would allow us to achieve our collective vision. These are important questions to be wrestling with as a school, and we are all excited to discover where the possibilities may take us.
The team of architects will now take these priorities, re-examine the existing campus spaces, and come up with a number different options that would allow us to achieve our collective vision. A recent planning meeting with Cardigan administrators and representatives from OMR Architects.
In early October, OMR visited campus for an entire day and met with all the various constituencies, which involved two sessions with the administrative team, and open sessions with faculty members from each of the academic departments. These meetings were purely for information gathering, as we sought to understand the needs of the faculty
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Leadership Students Develop “Attitude of Gratitude” in South Africa By Ryan Sinclair Director of the Global Community Initiative and Founder of Ivy Leader
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ardigan Mountain School was wellrepresented this past summer in a student leadership and service-learning program that took students across the world, and outside themselves. Ivy Leader is a four-week program that begins with a leadership orientation at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., followed by three weeks of humanitarian and environmental service work in South Africa. Through experiential learning and cultural immersion, students foster leadership skills while enhancing their understanding of what it means to be a responsible and compassionate global citizen.
Ivy Leader’s 2014 participants included current seniors Cho Ming “Brian” Wang, Shijie “Charlie” Ma, Sihyun “David” Min, Hyeongseok “Hayden” Kim, Byung Hoon “Will” Song, Siyan “Eric” Li, Zhuyuan “James” Chen, Jiaxi “Justin” Liu, Jack Kavanaugh, Juan Pablo Ramos, Aiden Bourke, and Buzz Fisher; joining them were alumni Antonio Fernandez ’15, Pete Valenzuela ’14, Yuze Zhang ’12, and Garrett Lewis ’14. Cardigan faculty members involved in the program were the program’s founder, Ryan Sinclair, trip leaders Doug Clark and Pablo Rocha, and Andrew Cook, who served as a lecturer during the Dartmouth orientation.
Through experiential learning and cultural immersion, students foster leadership skills while enhancing their understanding of what it means to be a responsible and compassionate global citizen.
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The Ivy Leader program finished its fifth year in 2014, and each summer the initial Dartmouth-based portion of the program experience serves to build a solid foundation of team dynamics with the participant group while providing students with thorough background knowledge of South Africa prior to departure. Team-building exercises encourage members of the group to support and rely on one another during an experience that is to be unlike any other they have experienced in their lives. They also receive lectures on journaling and nature writing, as well as on South African history, culture, current events, and demographics. This past summer, Cardigan History Department Chair Andrew Cook facilitated a Socratic seminar on conflicts in post-apartheid South Africa, and fellow Cardigan teacher Doug Clark led a discussion on the history of the country and what its future holds. After the week’s activities in Hanover, N.H., Ivy Leader participants were ready to embark on their journey to the Rainbow Nation. In South Africa, eight days of the program were spent in Letsitele, a town in the northeastern province of Limpopo. During this time, the boys lived in a guesthouse on a lush orange farm, helping coach soccer and playing with other children from local villages.
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Our participants also prepared lesson plans for and taught at the nearby Tshega Mission primary school. Another eight days of the trip were spent at the conservation-volunteering organization reserve called Siyafunda Wildlife and Conservation Research Center of the greater Makalali Game Reserve. Here the students acted as biologists, helping with ongoing research projects by monitoring, tracking, and gathering data on big-game animals such as buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhino. Doug Clark also guided the group to a nearby orphanage for HIV-infected and vulnerable children, where Ivy Leader students learned how empathy and compassion can affect the lives of others. The final three days of the program took place in Johannesburg, where the group stayed at the African Leadership Academy. In “Jozi,” as the city is called by the local population, the Ivy Leader group was immersed in South African history and culture, focusing on the country’s troubled history of apartheid and the positive strides it has made since that time. We’re thankful these boys can share what they learned during this experience abroad, and how they have applied their learning to their everyday lives—and to the benefit of the whole community here at Cardigan.
Above left: Brian Wang ’15 works with primary school students. Above: Letsitele soccer players don Cardigan jerseys, donated by the School.
The boys lived in a guesthouse on a lush orange farm, helping coach soccer and playing with youth from local villages. They also prepared lesson plans for and taught at the nearby Tshega Mission primary school.
Read a student’s perspective on page 26.
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Cardigan Today
Student Perspective A Life-Changing Experience
I by Juan Pablo Ramos ’15 J.P. is a two-year boy who comes to Cardigan from Mexico City, Mexico.
’m going to share with you an experience that changed my life. During this past summer, some of my friends and I spent three weeks in South Africa helping out at a wildlife reserve and teaching at the Tshega School. At the reserve, we tracked animals and helped restore their habitats. We saw animals such as lions and elephants in their natural habitat. Teaching at the local school, however, had the biggest impact on me. When we walked into a classroom there, the
kids were full of energy and had the brightest smiles I have ever seen. Their positive energy was contagious and inspired me to become a better person. I was assigned to teach first graders, and it has been the greatest experience in my life. Even though I taught them math, Spanish, and social science, they taught me even more. “THERE’S A FIRE IN THE MOUNTAIN!” is the name of the kids’ favorite game to play at recess at the Tshega School. Playing this game with the students boosted their spirits, and mine too, and made them feel like the happiest children on Earth. I have learned from this experience to be grateful for what I have, and that true happiness comes from helping others. Seeing the huge impact I had on these kids in a short amount of time is a constant reminder to me to always set a good example and be the best I can be, and I encourage others to do the same.
I have learned from this experience to be grateful for what I have, and that true happiness comes from helping others.
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Tuck Global Leadership 2030 Visits The Point: Cardigan Wows Business Leaders
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or the second consecutive year, a special group of visitors from all over the world gathered in the Powers Room of the Cardigan Commons early this fall. Current (and past) parent Matthew Slaughter P’13,’16—who was recently named dean of Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, and is the founding faculty director of its Center for Global Business and Government— facilitated the visit by this group of business executives who are involved in a Tuck Executive Education program, Global Leadership 2030. The course is described by the Tuck School website as “a consortium of non-competing companies that seek to prepare their high-potential executives for transnational leadership assignments.” Cardigan was the first stop during a September 16, 2014, field-trip day that focused on education. The group, which involved company representatives from John Deere, Corning, Rolls Royce, Colgate-Palmolive, and Cigna, also stopped at nearby Mascoma High School following their visit to The Point.
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As the visit began, participants were treated to a personal tour of the campus, courtesy of senior tour guides Jonathan Schafer, Juan Pablo Barroso Ramos, Shijie “Charlie” Ma, and Colton Bullard. Mr. McCusker then provided the assembled group with an overview of Cardigan’s history, mission, and education, as well as some of our current Student Life programming goals and initiatives (presented in more depth to the visitors by Mr. Irwin and Mr. Harris from the Student Life Office).
Matthew Slaughter P’13,’16, was recently named dean of Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
We asked Dean Slaughter to tell us about the consortium, and about the (now-annual) visit to Cardigan . . . What inspired you to bring your group to Cardigan? The capacity to learn is the cornerstone of strong and effective leadership, and that is why education is a central theme of the GL2030 program. These global firms participate primarily to provide an opportunity for current colleagues to gain leadership competencies, to build a global ethos within their companies, and to nurture in these aspiring leaders the value of openness to learning.
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On The Point Far right: Student tour guides Shijie “Charlie” Ma ’15, Colton Bullard ’15, Juan Pablo Ramos ’15, and Jonathan Schafer ’15, pause under cover during the Global 2030 Leadership Consortium visit.
There are three modules of the GL2030 program, and the first of the three happens in the fall in Hanover, N.H., during which the group visits Cardigan Mountain School. The second module happens in January in India, and the third is based in China in May. We want the participants to think hard about this theme of education while they’re in Hanover. We want them to see “global society” through the eyes
aspects of their company’s functions and have
of the Upper Valley—and there is a definite
been identified as having a capacity to broaden
parallel with these companies’ identity and that
their mindset—and are willing to acknowledge
of Cardigan, in terms of a global perspective
that they don’t know everything.
and in terms of diversity. The participants from these firms are chosen based on high talent and high knowledge— to develop their leadership potential. These people stand out for their awareness of the complexity of our world, and their openness to learning new things. Companies are looking to build leaders from within their ranks, selecting people who are willing to explore different ways of thinking, who are open to teamwork and collaboration, and who have communication skills and empathy. They are people who have developed
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What feedback have you gotten from participants about the Cardigan visit? Program participants are extremely impressed— even “blown away”—by what they experience during their visit to Cardigan. First and foremost, they’re impressed by the students. The tour leaders, who are selected from among the School’s senior leaders, are poised, articulate, and knowledgeable. They also demonstrate the same openness to learning that we’re nurturing in the GL2030 program, and that’s obvious. One participant even commented, “I’d hire these boys!” The
GL2030
group
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also
consistently
impressed with the School collectively. Cardigan administrators provide a terrific overview of what’s happening and what’s being developed, as well as the values and mission of the School—and this really helps our group to grasp the global community that is Cardigan Mountain School. They don’t anticipate seeing a really thoughtful global community out here in this remote part of New England, and they’re amazed to see how Cardigan tackles the struggles of, and nurtures, a healthy global ethos at the School—which is really what they aspire to in their own companies.
We offer our sincere thanks to Dean Slaughter and Tuck School for partnering with Cardigan for this education-specific field trip. To learn more about the Global 2030 Leadership Consortium, visit their website: http://exec.tuck.dartmouth.edu/programs/global-leadership-2030-consortium.
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Cardigan Today
Student Perspective
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hen I walked out of Cardigan’s beautiful chapel a few weeks ago, before Thanksgiving break, I kept asking myself, “What am I most grateful for?” Over these few weeks, I have taken the time to pull myself out of my busy Cardigan schedule to reflect on my three years here at Cardigan and even beyond that. I now have an answer. I am most grateful for the different people around me. Difference in people has endless meanings, since everyone is born differently. Difference in people can be concrete, such as in expression, size, and beauty. Or it can be abstract and have a deeper meaning such as different characteristics, beliefs, thoughts, mind-set, and so forth. I am grateful for the different people around me because they help me improve as a person. For example, at Cardigan, I have learned to live with people from all over the world by gaining experience about their culture and also being respectful in different circumstances. Different people have helped me become wiser, and to think before acting. They also
get me out of my comfort zone to try new things. They have helped me change and grow as a person as I meet more of them. At Cardigan, we have different sports teams. There are always people who are better than me, and by being around them and practicing or watching their games I have improved enormously. By improving, I can then help out another person who looks up to me. Even in academics, interacting with different people has helped me become more open-minded towards others’ opinions, and to gain more knowledge. So, I’d like to offer my thanks to the different people here who have helped me grow as a person.
by Philip Huang ’15
Philip is a three-year boy who comes to Cardigan from Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
I have learned to live with people from all over the world by gaining experience about their culture and also being respectful in different circumstances.
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Coach Marrion’s Legacy A Conversation with Athletic Director Ryan Frost
“It’s a hard thing to put into words . . .” he began, as any of hundreds of Cardigan community members might well have, when asked to describe the legacy of the School’s longtime and beloved athletic director, faculty member, coach, mentor, and friend—James “Coach” Marrion. But then, as our community prepared to mark a year since Coach Marrion’s passing, Athletic Director Ryan Frost found the words—and spoke from the heart—to explain how he is helping lead the effort to keep that very special legacy alive.
The Legacy . . .
“He encouraged everyone to work hard, play hard, and play fair.”
The things that made Coach special were his smile, his personality, and his “you first” approach. He put everyone before himself. Like—(he chuckles)—he’d never let you hold the door for him. You’d try, and he’d stop and wait for you to go first . . . it took me a couple years to give up on that! It was the idea that he made you feel important. He made everyone feel that way. To Coach, you were—in that moment—the most important thing in the world to him. He put aside everything else that was going on, or that might have been on his mind, and he really listened. He always wanted to know how he could help. When I first came to Cardigan in 2007 I worked with Coach, on maintaining and building on the things he developed. I knew—and he knew—that I would be making changes and updating some things,
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but my goal was always to keep those same core values in place that he developed and instilled long ago. He encouraged everyone to work hard, play hard, and play fair. Even the kids who weren’t very “athletic” understood that when Coach said that, it meant the same for them—work hard, play hard, play fair. “Knock ’em down, and then help ’em up.” That was the same idea. Those attitudes are very much part of his legacy. When I talk with alumni, they mention—of course—the way he referred to them as “Tiger” or “Handsome,” and I’ve also heard some larger-than-life stories about his superhuman feats. Or how he kept Smarties candy in his desk drawer, and how when he sat a boy down in his office for a talk, he’d slide a package [of the candy] across the desk and tell them to fill their mouth with it. Then he knew he could talk to them and they’d listen! Fall/Winter 2014-2015
I’ve heard it a lot from people who have encountered Cardigan groups traveling off campus over the years. People from restaurants where we’ve eaten, coaches and parents from other schools, game officials— they’re all impressed with what they see when a Cardigan Mountain School group shows up anywhere. We arrive as a group, and we leave as a group. The way we dress and behave, the way we interact with each other, and the way we treat others—we try to do things the right way. A lot of that came from Coach, and it’s really part of our culture now. It’s why keeping Coach’s memory alive is important. Since Coach passed on last year, we’ve continued to be sure that the new people at Cardigan know that he is more than a name on a building or a scoreboard. At our new faculty orientation last summer, we added an introduction to Coach’s legacy, and in September (on Registration Day) we took a moment before the Sneaker Game to explain to (or remind) students that this tradition, and so many others, came from Coach. We need to make sure that our new students, coaches, and faculty members understand who Coach was, and what he meant to this place and all who met him. I also think that the people who knew Coach need ways to remember what he taught them. Cardigan Chronicle
. . . and Keeping it Alive. Coach Frost underscored that the things we’ve done around the campus (and pictured on these pages) to honor Coach are not just “memorials.” We want the boys to continue to live up to Coach Marrion’s ideals of playing hard and playing fair, and so we’re reminding them in a number of ways to “Play for Coach.” When they grab their gear from their locker, they’ll see a reminder on their helmet or stick, and when they head outside to the field, they can touch Marrion Rock to remember. When they take the ice in Turner Arena, they can tap the painted reminder on that fresh sheet, or touch the shoulder of Coach’s bronze bust when they enter the Marrion Athletic Center gym. And these gestures will only mean something if we continue to keep his memory alive. Rest assured, everyone—and rest in peace, dear Coach—that we will!
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Honoring Coach Marrion’s Cardigan Legacy A Community Effort
A Very Special 2014 Summer Honor
This bust of James “Coach” Marrion, located in the lobby of the Marrion Athletic Center, was made possible by the generosity of the following members of the Class of 2014. Connie Marrion presents longtime faculty
Agustin Alban-Madero
Nick Humphrey
Yifu Mu
member and coach Alex Gray P’14,’16
Young Woo “Chris” An
Woohyun “Henry” Jung
Keaton Nichols
with the first annual “Jim Marrion Legacy
Young Jun “Jake” An
John Kelleher
Nick Parker
Award . . . Ensuring the continuing legacy of Jim Marrion’s positive spirit at
Ben Antonucci
J.R. Kreuzburg
Will Pember
Ruiwen “Raymond” Bai
Rex Krieg
Jordan Pepe
Charlie Baker
Seung Min “Josh” Lee
Jake Peters
the Cardigan Mountain Lacrosse Camp.”
Mohamed Bamba
Young Hoon Lee
Danny Philbrick
The award was established by the camp’s
Xin Bi
Woo Shik “John” Lee
Bill Pieroni
founder and director and a dear friend to
Justin Biela
Joonhyung Lee
Alex Post
“Coach,” Dud Hendrick.
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Jack Bliss
Tae Hee Lee
Tucker Powell
Oren Buchler
Garrett Lewis
Max Rand
Niklas Butchma
Wei “Victor” Liu
Pat Roth
Yi-Hao “Bryan” Chen
Tianyi “Bear” Liu
Ro-Ro Rymer
Jay Cromheecke
Herman Lui
Anthony Scaramucci
Will Crowley
Matteo Mangiardi
John Seter
Alejandro Del Valle Alvarado
Benjamin Marciano
Tianjun “Jeff” Shi
Connor Fedorek
Peter Martin
Nick Spaulding
Leif Fosse-Greiner
Jack McKeen
Will Starkey
Alexander Frenchman
Gavin McNamara
Johnny Trotto
Eduardo Gallastegui Salazar
Antonio Mezher Salome
Jose Villar Otegui
Gustavo Garcia Orellana
Zhuocheng “Tommy” Mi
Matt Wall
Emery Gray
Jorge Mijares
Blake Wilkey
José Nasip Harb Rodriguez
Bill Milton
Adonis Williams
Seok Woo “Michael” Hong
Jared Mines
Zuoquan “Jack” Wu
Ryan Houx
Chris Moore
Zhenghao “Ray” Xiao
Walker Huff
Ivan Zakharov
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“Cardigan’s Noel Strong” a Prouty Success
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fter two prior years of growing participation in the annual Norris Cotton Cancer Center’s summer “Prouty Bike, Walk, Row and Golf Event” fundraiser, Cardigan Mountain School’s team captains—Marshall Wallach and Carl Lovejoy (a former faculty member and past Cardigan parent of three CMS alumni: Ben ’99, Matt ’04, and Nick ’07)—found themselves, along with the whole Cardigan team, much more intimately connected to the annual fundraiser’s purpose. One of their own, current Cardigan parent (and former faculty member and coach) Andy Noel III, was waging a battle with cancer. A regular long-distance rider in the Prouty, Andy would be unable to participate in this year’s ride, but his inspiration would drive fellow team members to historic success. The group’s twofold 2014 goal of supporting the Noel family and ongoing research for a cure made this the best Prouty ever for the School’s team, aptly renamed “Cardigan’s Noel Strong.” The Cardigan team roster included several of Andy’s former CMS colleagues, and much of the team’s donor support came from his former CMS students and their parents. Andy served as honorary captain for the Cardigan group and was grateful for the outpouring of support on his behalf. He attended the July event, welcoming riders and walkers at the finish line wearing his signature smile. At the end of the day, the 96-member “Cardigan’s Cardigan Chronicle
Noel Strong” team had raised $44,027 to Cardigan’s Noel Strong team support cancer research and patient services of bikers and walkers, gathered at the finish line at Richmond at DHMC’s Norris Cotton Cancer Center.
Middle School in Hanover, N.H.
In conjunction with the team’s fundraising efforts for Norris Cotton, a small group of Andy’s close friends—Cari and Carl Lovejoy, and Liz and Alex Gray—spearheaded an additional effort to support Andy’s family directly. They designed and organized the sale of t-shirts emblazoned with “ONE GOAL #noelstrong,” with proceeds specifically earmarked for Andy and Kate Noel and their family, to help pay for Andy’s treatment. With the funds raised for the Noels added to the total, the team’s hard work and commitment resulted in a grand sum of $51,869. Cardigan was recognized as the sixth highest fundraising group (out of the hundreds of teams participating in the 2014 Prouty) and the top fundraising group in its size category (50–99), earning “Cardigan’s Noel Strong” a spot on a plaque hanging in the Norris Cotton Cancer Center.
Former Cardigan faculty member and current parent Andy Noel P’16, with Director of Alumni Programs Richard Clancy ’67. Sadly, Andy lost his battle with cancer on January 21, 2015. We will include his obituary in the next issue of the Chronicle.
Inspired by Andy Noel and his family, the 2014 Prouty brought the Cardigan community together not only to help one of its own, but to further the mission of the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, and to benefit all the others within and outside the School’s community who are fighting tough battles with cancer. Page / 33
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Left to right, by row:
Susan Barton Young PEAKS Coach
John Burritt Woodworking Teacher
Cardigan Welcomes
New Faculty & Staff
Hilary Coonan PEAKS Coach
Eric Escalante Science Teacher
Kelsey Evans
Health Center Staff
James Fenn Director of Business Operations
Anthony Figueiredo Teaching Intern & Coach
Nathan Furlong Art Teacher
John Gordon History Teacher
Kristen Tobin Gordon
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Ethan Harris Asst. Diretor of Student Life
David Irwin Director of Student Life
Mandy Irwin Science Teacher
Kyla Joslin Math Teacher
Sandra Kinne
Senior Accountant
Mary Knapp Travel Coordinator & Receptionist
Charles Lister-James Teaching Intern & Coach
Devon Rinkin Registrar
Kaitlyn Smarse Librarian
Kimberly Wennik
School Store Manager
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“Helping the Other Fella”! Cardigan Participates in the CHaD HERO Event in October, Toy Drive in December
I Cardigan Core Values in Action . . . Compassion Honesty Respect Integrity Scholarship Fairness
t was an inspirational day on October 26, 2014, when—for the second consecutive year—a group of Cardigan Mountain School faculty and students banded together to participate in the CHaD HERO Event held in Hanover, N.H., to help with the fundraising efforts for the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD).
Right and below: Cardigan student participants in the CHaD HERO fundraising event in October.
Four of our faculty members ran the half marathon, and—along with several other faculty members, young alumni, and faculty kids—42 (yes 42!) of our current students ran the fun run or the 5k, which required a minimum fundraising amount. All in all, the Cardigan team raised nearly $4,647 to help kids served by CHaD! In December, our regular practice of “helping the other fella” continued in support of the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD) when the Student Senate sponsored a dressdown day (on which, for a donation of at least $1.00, students were excused from the standards of “class dress” in favor of more casual attire). The proceeds from the day benefited the CHaD Wish List toy drive.
Above: “Chipping for CHaD” was a fun payper-swing fundraiser that helped build support. Left: Members of the Student Senate pose with toys they were able to purchase with donated “dress-down day” funds, to benefit the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD). 36 / Page
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View the 2013-2014 Annual Report of Gifts Online at www.cardiganannualreport.org
Securing
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Dear Cardigan Alumni, Parents, Grandparents, and Friends,
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s an alumnus, I have never been more proud to be connected to Cardigan Mountain School. It’s an amazing place that provided me with the foundation and skills, and the opportunity for independence, necessary for success in high school and college, as well as in my personal and professional life beyond. When I was asked to serve on the Board of Trustees, the answer was an easy “Yes!” While I have remained active at Cardigan since my graduation in 1992, serving as a trustee and chair of The Campaign for Cardigan 2020 has been a particularly rewarding experience—one that rings true to the oft-spoken Cardigan phrase, “Help the other fella.” As I reflect on the success to date of The Campaign for Cardigan 2020 and the incredible developments of 2013-2014, I must begin by thanking my predecessor, David Martinelli P’13, for his tremendous leadership as Campaign Committee chair. In addition, I am excited to welcome Barbara O’Connell P’03 and Ed Krayer ’82, two extraordinary trustees with whom I am proud to work as my Campaign co-chairs. It is my sincere pleasure to report that 2013-2014 was another spectacular fundraising year for Cardigan Mountain
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School—the second largest in the School’s history—with over $6.3 million raised in support of the School’s capital projects, annual fund, and endowment! As of June 30, 2014, contributions to The Campaign for Cardigan 2020 reached $30,179,476—60 percent of the way to our overall $50,000,000 goal, to be raised by June 30, 2020. With this momentum, the bustle of construction crews has remained a constant on campus. Hayward Hall, the site of the old dining room, underwent a full renovation over the summer of 2014 and was transformed into a beautiful residential facility, now housing 28 boys and five faculty families. This was the first in a series of student and faculty housing capital improvements that will greatly enhance the residential experience for the entire Cardigan community. Fundraising is now underway to support a full renovation of Clark-Morgan Hall. Thanks to a lead gift of $3 million so generously given by Trustee Craig ’78 and Kathy Johnson P’01,’03 in October 2014, the board approved a construction start in the spring of 2015. Most recently, the School announced it has received two remarkable gifts to the Campaign from one extraordinary donor. In addition to an unrestricted gift of $2,500,000, this donor has offered a matching gift challenge of up to $2,500,000 in campaign support through the Campus Priorities Challenge Grant (see pages 41-42). This incredible challenge provides Cardigan
the opportunity to raise an additional $5,000,000 before June 30, 2015! In 1945, a group of courageous visionaries worked together, taking substantial financial risks, to build a new middle school for boys in the countryside of Canaan, New Hampshire: Cardigan Mountain School. As we draw ever closer to the year 2020 and Cardigan’s 75th anniversary, it is now our turn to support the strong values and mission of Cardigan with our contributions. Like those founders, we are the courageous stewards of that early vision, challenged with continuing our founders’ work by readying Cardigan for the next 75 years of leadership in boys’ education. I am honored and humbled to be part of this critical effort toward fulfilling Cardigan’s mission and securing its future. The Campaign’s success, and ultimately Cardigan’s success, depends solely on the support of our global community. I thank those of you who have already joined me on this journey and invite you to join me in supporting The Campaign for Cardigan 2020! Sincerely,
Karl G. Hutter ’92 Cardigan Trustee and Campaign Committee Chair
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Celebrating
Hayward Hall
Hayward Hall Project Completed
Renovated Dormitory Sets a New Standard
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hen students and faculty re-gathered on The Point in the late summer, a lucky few took up residence in what was, effectively, a brand-new dormitory. Made possible by a significant financial commitment provided by Clayton ’79 and Myra Johnson P’08, Hayward Hall—once home to Cardigan’s kitchen and dining hall—had undergone a total renovation since late spring. With thoughtful planning in place through The Strategic Plan for Cardigan 2020, new standards of energy efficiency and building design have made Hayward Hall a model for future campus residence construction and renovation. Dormitory rooms are all spacious doubles, each floor includes ample open common room space, and each of its five faculty residences has a private entrance from outside, in addition to interior access to the dorm floor area. These and other residence guidelines have been developed through open conversations between faculty and administrators and representatives of the architectural firms handling campus master planning and building-project design.
Updating all of Cardigan’s campus residences remains a high priority within The Strategic Plan for Cardigan 2020, with a renovation of Clark-Morgan Hall next in a progression of planned renovation and construction projects. See pages 40–41 to learn more about the ClarkMorgan project, and visit the Cardigan website for updates on campus projects: www.cardigan.org/campaign.
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Feedback from the Residents of Hayward Hall Last year I was in another dorm, and I had the smallest room in the dorm. This year I’m in Hayward II, and I love it. I have a big room and get along with everyone in the dorm. In our rooms in Hayward, we have tons of space to be mobile...and to store our things. There is almost so much space I don’t know what to do with it—it’s great! Another great thing in Hayward is that the beds are able to rise up onto different levels. In other dorms you would need bed risers. The whole dorm itself came out beautifully and was a great addition to the Cardigan campus. ~Ro Bryan ’15 It’s really cool to live here. It’s really nice. I kind of remember the old dining hall, but I only ate there once. ~Matty Butchma ’16
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I am in Hayward for my second year. I really like how the common room is at the end of the dorm now, and how much nicer it is. ~Gage Perry ’17 We enjoy watching the sunrise behind Mount Cardigan from our living room, and watching the sunset over the western hills from our deck. The boys in the dorm really appreciate having such an open, inviting common room. It is great communal space where we can all comfortably gather. ~David Irwin, Director of Student Life I am a returning student now living on Hayward II, and I remember what the old floor was like. It had rough carpet covering creaky floorboards, and the doors would rattle when opened and closed. The hallway was narrower, and the bathroom was like a maze with many walls separating different sections. The rooms were not as wide, and
there were about 20 kids in total in all of the small rooms. Now the rooms are much more spacious, allowing the floor to have a much more reasonable 14 boarders, with a nice open common room, wider hallways, firm floors, nice bathrooms, awesome dorm parents, and amazing dorm mates! ~Cedric Elkouh ’15 I am a sixth grader, and I am glad to be assigned to Hayward because it has the best bathroom and the largest common room, and the rooms are pretty big. It is also a whole new dorm! My dorm parents (Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. Flaherty, Ms. Naroski) are great too. ~Taehoon “Thomas” Lee ’18 I am really grateful I was assigned to this dorm. I love this place, the people, my dorm parents, and the environment here. ~Rodrigo Trejo ’15
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Clark-Morgan Hall
Historic Building Prepares for Compl
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lark-Morgan Hall, originally the main house of an early twentieth-century estate owned by the Rudolph F. Haffenreffer family, was the first campus building purchased by Cardigan Mountain School after its founding in 1945. The main house, nicknamed the “mansion,” was built in Join us during the 1910 to serve as the Boston spring Family Weekend, brewery family’s summer retreat. The entire 500May 1 –2, 2015, for a acre estate was later given Clark-Morgan Project by Theodore Haffenreffer to Dartmouth College “groundbreaking” (ca. 1940) before being celebration! purchased by Cardigan’s visionary founders. After Cardigan Mountain School was finally able to renovate the building for classroom space in the 1950s, the mansion was renamed Clark-Morgan Hall to commemorate the School’s 1952 merger with a Hanover, N.H., preparatory school—the Clark School—which had been founded by Dr. Clifford P. Clark, and for which Dr. Frank M. Morgan had served as longtime headmaster. The large gathering space on the main floor of ClarkMorgan Hall retains the original owners’ name (the
Haffenreffer Room) and currently serves as a welcoming space for visitors within the Cardigan Mountain School Admissions Office. The Summer Programs Office and Secondary School Placement Office also share main floor space, with two floors of student dormitory residences above. Thanks to a generous gift from Craig ’78 and Kathy Johnson P’01,’03, the centuryold building will undergo a complete renovation to provide better and safer housing for its residents, as well as enhanced office and reception spaces to serve Admissions, Summer Programs, and Secondary School Placement. Expected completion of the Clark-Morgan renovation project is August 2015.
Banwell Architects rendering of completed renovation (Marrion Field side).
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You’re invited to participate in this historic project! Matching Gift Opportunity
lete Renovation in 2015
Campus Priorities Challenge Grant The Campus Priorities Challenge Grant will support the School’s capital projects and facilities’ endowment objectives as follows: • A matching gift challenge for up to an additional $2,500,000 for gifts received in support of capital projects or facilities’ endowment.
Clark-Morgan Hall, current (Admissions Office entrance).
• Gifts from new donors to the Campaign will be eligible for a 2:1 dollar match (up to a match total of $1,000,000). • New gifts from current Campaign partners will be eligible for a 1:1 dollar match. • Eligible gifts and pledges must be received by June 30, 2015.
Grow your gift today! www.cardigan.org/mygift
Banwell Architects’ rendering of completed renovation.
Or Contact Sandra Hollingsworth, Director The Campaign for Cardigan 2020 603.523.3745 shollingsworth@cardigan.org
Add your name to the list of supporters for this historic effort, which was led with a generous gift from Craig ’78 and Kathy Johnson P’01,’03.
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Gifts
Campus Priorities that grow . . . Challenge Grant
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he first priority of The Campaign for Cardigan 2020 was the construction of the Cardigan Commons, which houses the School’s new dining hall, student center, school store, and flexible academic space, and which fosters a sense of community. Upon completion of the Cardigan Commons, additional gifts provided for significant improvements to the Wakely Center and Kenerson Center locker room. With the completion of the renovation of Hayward Hall—the first in a series of improvements to student and faculty housing—fundraising is underway for the Clark-Morgan Hall Project, which is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2015.
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ost recently, the School announced a generous and amazing gift of $2,500,000 to The Campaign for Cardigan
2020. In addition to this tremendous gift, the same donor has offered an additional $2,500,000 to create the Campus Priorities Challenge Grant. The Campus Priorities Challenge Grant will support the School’s capital project and facilities’ endowment objectives with matching opportunities for eligible new and existing donors’ gifts to the Campaign (see Page 41 for details). This phenomenal support, in addition to a previously announced gift of $3,000,000 so generously given by Trustee Craig Johnson ’78, P’01,’03, allows the School to move forward with the renovation of Clark-Morgan Hall, enables the School to continue to explore the construction of a new dormitory, and provides an opportunity to further strengthen the School’s endowment for facilities.
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have been trying to find a few moments to write some thoughts about the Heritage Society at Cardigan, and I’m finding—as many of you likely do—that navigating work, home, and having two sons away at boarding school is hectic. Yet
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gifts that keep on giving. The Heritage Society
it occurred to me that it’s been worth the effort and sacrifice to have Niklas ’14 and Mathieu ’16 attend Cardigan. They have matured during the past several years, and have made some pretty “grown-up” decisions in the process. Niklas chose to continue his education at Choate (an opportunity that developed as a result of his academic and athletic preparation at CMS), and Mathieu will likely have solid school possibilities as well. Quality education is not without a price. If commitment to excellence is the aim, then it’s unacceptable to stand
by idly when you can offer support. There certainly are deserving children who are unable to have the same educational chances as my sons—and , in fact, I myself did not have the same opportunities that my own sons do; I hope that my pledge to the Heritage Society at Cardigan might provide this possibility to others in the future. I am following in the footsteps of those who have already shown this commitment to excellence, and, hopefully, many more will come after. –Olaf Butchma, D.O., P’14,’16
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Thank You! . . . and one
gift that actually replicates . . .
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celebration in the fall of 2012, he learned Retired engineer Ted Goddard (Cardigan Class of 1951), Annual Fund and Campaign for Cardigan 2020 donor, and member of the Heritage Society.
Cardigan’s MakerBot Replicator 2 3-D Printer
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Charles C. Gates Invention & Innovation Competition and its growing academic program component.
Ted (shown at center) with other “Founders’ Pride” alumni, visiting the Charles C. Gates I.D.E.A. (Innovation in Design, Engineering, and the Arts) Shop on the Cardigan campus, guided by Events Coordinator Mary Ledoux.
An avid reader of Popular Mechanics for many years, Ted had learned that 3-D printing was soon to become a musthave technology for inventors and innovators, and so he was determined to see that Cardigan boys would have access to this tool. Ted made a gift that allowed the purchase of our first MakerBot 3-D printer, which resides in a special “makerspace” in Bronfman Hall, called the E.P.I.C. Center (which stands for Engineering, Possibilities, Innovation, and Creativity).
“Thank you, Mr. Goddard!” ~a grateful Cardigan community.
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Leadership and Culture: A Conversation with Board Chair Diane G. Wallach P’06
A Denver, Colo., native, a past Cardigan parent, and the president of Cody Resources LP president, Diane G. Wallach P’06 has led the Cardigan Board of Trustees since July 2013. Her impressive two-year term ends in June 2015, and she shared her perspective on the role—and her hopes for the School’s future.
How did you and your family discover Cardigan Mountain School, and what kept you connected?
Perspective . . . When I think about Diane, I think about her great leadership skills, her unique ability to listen, and the way she brings together our board as one—even with people from so many backgrounds, beliefs, and ideas. She is truly remarkable, and I have so enjoyed working with her. –Schuyler Peck ’63, Trustee
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School was interested. It was the fall of 2006, after Clark had graduated, when I presented the possibility of a Cardigan Gates program to the board. They liked what they heard, and shortly after that we made the investment and had it underway, with [longtime sixth-grade teacher] Mark Holt in the leadership role. It was about a year later that Dave McCusker, early in his tenure as headmaster, approached me about joining Cardigan’s governing board. I was reluctant because of the distance from Colorado, but I knew it would allow me to oversee the Gates program.
When our son Clark was in the seventh grade in Denver, it became clear that he needed a school with a different approach to education—one with more structure. We asked around, hired an educational consultant, got some ideas, and then went and toured schools. After that initial review, we felt that Cardigan would be the best fit for Clark. He was a good athlete, and he liked winter. So we gave it a try, and it became clear to us fairly quickly that the CMS approach What did you hope to bring to Cardigan’s worked. He needed that structure and a fresh governing board when you were first involved? start. He didn’t like it—the structure and the When I was asked to join, I did have some rules, that is—but the two years he spent at reservations. The School was less financially Cardigan in eighth and ninth grades provided sound and there seemed to be a challenging exactly what he needed at a time when he opportunity to help rebuild a stronger most needed it. educational program, but it was going to take Coincidentally, around the time of Clark’s time and serious involvement. Frankly, Dave graduation, I was considering starting another was a great salesman, and his vision was the Gates program somewhere else in the country. inspiration I needed. Dave’s arrival also marked [The original Charles C. Gates Invention & the beginning of a different type of governing Innovation Competition was launched at board for Cardigan, led so ably by my Graland Country Day School in Denver in predecessor Kim Kenly. As we’ve added new 1998.] I was thinking about day schools, but members over the last eight years, the board after experiencing Cardigan—and seeing the has tackled tough decisions and undertaken possibilities in the residential model for more projects that wouldn’t have been possible a time to work on projects—I thought “Why decade earlier. Today, Cardigan’s board is as not a boarding school?” So I contacted Kim strong now as any board I’ve served on; it’s an Kenly, then board president, to see if the engaged, active, and productive group.
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What characteristics of strong and effective leadership are you personally committed to, and how have you tried to embody those traits during your tenure both as a trustee and as the board chair? Early on, I felt Cardigan needed to take some “entrepreneurial risk”—something I am familiar with in my day job. I’m not afraid to take risks if the “bones are good,” and Cardigan’s bones were definitely good. We just needed to grow, and to recapitalize. The strategic and campus master planning documents that we’ve developed over the past six or seven years define a stronger program, new campus, and sustainable financial plan. Philanthropic support from the larger Cardigan community, through The Campaign for Cardigan 2020, is fueling many of these improvements. As the wisdom states: “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will do,” and we don’t operate that way. The Cardigan Mission Statement, the Campus Master Plan, and The Strategic Plan for Cardigan 2020 represent our lighthouse. We know where we’re going. Today, the Cardigan culture is very deep and broad. Dave has been the leading architect of restoring, improving, and bringing clarity to the School’s culture. As an organization, we honor the culture that was established in 1945 but acknowledge that time doesn’t stand still. We are always working to modernize and nurture this culture—among students, within our faculty, and at all levels of leadership. Our communications and marketing strategies align with that culture. There’s a Cardigan look and feel that didn’t come out of thin air. It all fits together, and as we bring new people into the community, we know that we’re hiring “Cardigan types,” who fit, and we’re building a rich and collaborative team.
I think some leaders are just born that way, but you can also be a student of good leadership. It’s how you comport yourself, and how you use the team around you. The best leaders know they don’t do it alone; they build a team and gather the best input. This team approach is also becoming part of the Cardigan culture—it is how we do business. What I’ve tried to do [as board chair, since 2013] with committees and assignments is to engage more—not fewer—people in the work of the board and the School. You don’t want any organization to depend on one person. Case in point: The reason Dave’s announcement [that he and Steff would be transitioning from Cardigan after 2015-2016] was taken in stride is because we are strong. The campus, the program, and the people are all humming and moving in the same direction. Dave’s influence here will be pivotal in the School’s history, and I am grateful for his leadership, but I also know that change can be healthy, setting the stage for another great chapter in Cardigan’s future.
Perspective . . . Diane has been a great leader. Personally, I have been very grateful because she has taught me so much about leadership and stewardship. In addition, she is very talented, generous with her time, and a very savvy businesswoman who knows how to make anyone feel welcome and appreciated. Cardigan is a better place because she has brought her unique abilities to bear. –Michael Garrison ’67, P’94,’96, Trustee
Diane cuts the ceremonial ribbon to open the Charles C. Gates I.D.E.A. Shop at Cardigan, assisted by past Board President F. Corning “Kim” Kenly ’68, and Head of School David McCusker ’80, P’09,’10. Cardigan Chronicle
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Perspectives . . .
Looking into the proverbial “crystal ball,” what do you see that excites you about Cardigan’s future? Cardigan is at a point where it can be whatever it wants to be. I don’t know what it will look like in 20 years, in specific terms, but I would hope it’s providing the best educational product for boys—exactly what boys need at that point in time. Some things will always be true about the School. Core values like integrity, boys taking responsibility for their own learning, the emphasis on critical thinking...those things will never change. But how and what these young men will learn could be very different. If we want to continue building a strong future for Cardigan, we also can’t break our own rules. We need to be fully pledged before we build buildings, and continue to be good stewards of Cardigan and what it represents. We can’t be everything to everybody, and that means sticking to who we are and what we know. We’re educating sixth- to ninth-grade boys, and we can be very good at that—among the best, and that’s enough.
I have been fortunate to serve on the Cardigan board with Diane. Her leadership style is steadfast, thoughtful, and decisive. She has led by example with her financial generosity, as well as by enabling new programmatic initiatives, including the Gates Competition and the Alpine Ski Team’s annual sojourn to Colorado for early-season training and for the Birds of Prey World Cup event. –Hank Holland P’12,’15, Trustee
In her role leading Cardigan’s Board of Trustees, as well as in her business leadership role at Cody Resources, Diane Wallach’s outstanding organization and her thoughtfulness have enabled her to be very successful. We all see—and appreciate—the busy and hardworking Diane, in her “chair-of-the-board” mode, but what is much more fun and interesting about Diane is her adventurous side. She loves nothing better than to bike around Iceland, hike up Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, or pursue some other exciting outdoor experience. This adventurous side, partnered with her business discipline, makes Diane a unique person to lead Cardigan, to lead the Charles C. Gates Invention & Innovation Competition programs in schools, or to be fly-fishing with in the Rockies. And [these qualities] make her a wonderful person to simply spend time with! –Burt McGillivray P’07,’09,’09, Trustee Diane Wallach is the kind of leader who makes you want to do everything she asks. With a proven track record of success, she is gently persuasive, and her “people skills” enable her to read situations accurately. Diane is a good listener, and she genuinely understands and cares about where others are coming from. Working with Diane on the Board of Trustees, and then with her serving as board chair, I’ve appreciated that she has an inclusive, teambuilding leadership style and is sometimes willing to put aside protocols and take risks. After all, she does fly her own airplane! I believe she has a great need to get things done, and she is less likely to hesitate or let the small details get in the way. Her commitment to Cardigan, including her generous financial support, leads the way for others to want to be part of and embrace the School’s mission and continued success. I appreciate Diane’s outgoing personality, and the ease with which she influences others to get up and get the job done. She is an inspiring leader, and I think of her as a real buckaroo! She isn’t afraid of a challenge, that’s for sure. She is charming, smart, hardworking, and an inspiration to the rest of the board. –Barbara O’Connell P’03, Trustee
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Celebrating Community
In preparation for the celebration of Cardigan Mountain School’s 75th anniversary in 2020, we’ve been sitting down to talk with members of the school community to gather their stories and perspectives. What follows is adapted from the transcript of a conversation between Mrs. Wakely and former faculty member (and current videographer) Bill Farrell, which took place in 2013. Video excerpts of this same conversation, as well as many others in the growing 75th Anniversary collection, are available to view online at: www.cardigan.org/celebrate75.
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y first impression of Cardigan was from down on Canaan Street (or “the street,” as it was called), at the old “Lodge.” Norman had come there in 1951 when he first graduated from college, and I was teaching in Massachusetts. We were engaged that year, so I did come up to visit a couple of times while he was there, and we’d take walks down by the lake. By the time we came back from graduate school in 1956, the Brewster and Hinman dormitories had been built, and the classrooms were in Clark-Morgan Hall. The dining room was only a section of what became Hayward Hall; it was a single-level, flat-roofed building then. We raised our family at Cardigan, and it was wonderful being in the dining hall with the kids— first because I didn’t have to cook, and—because our kids learned manners as we taught the boys manners. And as our son Charles said, for them it was like growing up at a country club. They had all the athletic facilities, and they could go out and play with all of the boys. Our eldest daughter, Mary, learned to play the boys’ games too, and she was even allowed to attend Cardigan as a sixth and seventh grader. When she went off as a ninth grader to Kent School, she called home and asked me “Why do girls have to giggle?” She had never learned to giggle! We had a great time raising our four kids at Cardigan.
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A Conversation with Former CMS First Lady
Beverly Wakely H’01, P’70,’73,’75 So Many Memories . . . When I see people and when I talk to them about different people, they all bring back memories for me. Alumni often remember Carol Shelton and her contests in the library— like who had the ugliest tie for Christmas. They would bring in their ties, and we’d have a faculty group to decide which tie was the ugliest, and she’d give a giant-sized “Shelton cookie” for a prize. There was that, and how many jelly beans there were in the jar for Easter time, and the whole business of Headmaster’s Days, and the funny things that would happen in the dining room. Carol and Norman used to trade off jokes during birthdays, and I’ll never forget the year—and the boys who were there at the time will never forget—the year that Norman gave her a baby lamb for her birthday and Page / 47
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Above left: Norman and Beverly (holding Charles ’70) with a group of Cardigan boys in 1957. Above right: Beverly serving as hostess, ca. 1962.
A Conversation with Former CMS First Lady Beverly Wakely H’01, P’70,’73,’75
brought it into the dining room with a bottle so that she could feed it! Those are some of the things the kids remember. They also remember work detail and the bugs! You didn’t want to get work detail in the spring because those black flies were pretty nasty. They remember all kinds of fun things, and that revives my memory as well. I can remember being in the classroom, and I can remember sitting and tutoring certain students . . . like Jesse Huot ’87. His mother was a famous dancer (Twyla Tharp), and Jesse wanted to invent something that would kill flies as they went flying by. I can remember Finn Casperson ’84 too, and how I used to drive him down on to the street to have his Latin lesson [from a private tutor, at the time], and how we would talk. I can still remember sitting and tutoring Dylan Dimock ’85 in the classroom, because he was so fun to work with. There are so many, and when I talk with alumni at events I remember so much more.
There was one particular young man, Franklin Staley ’85, who came back and did his graduate work at Dartmouth. When we had him up to our house in Lyme, N.H., for dinner with another friend of his, we got talking about “What do you remember about your days at Cardigan?” And he said, “Well, I’ll never forget the first meal we had. I was assigned to your table and we had fried chicken.” And, he said, “I picked it up with my fingers and you said to me, ‘Franklin, in Mexico, Missouri, maybe they picked up the chicken with their fingers and ate it, but at Cardigan we use a knife and fork.’” He said, “Think of how awful it would have been if I’d taken a client out for lunch or dinner and picked up my chicken with my fingers.” I still hear from Franklin’s mother at Christmas.
Left: Norman and Beverly in 1989, the year of their retirement from Cardigan. Right: The Wakelys in 2012 at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Cardigan Commons.
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Above left: The Beverly Bradford Wakely Reading Center—now known as the PEAKS® Suite— was dedicated in Beverly’s honor in 1982. Above right: The extended Wakely family, gathered for Beverly’s 85th birthday in July 2014. From back left: Charles Wakely ’70, Herman Laturnau, Mary (Wakely) Laturnau ’73, Jonathan Wakely ’75, Melissa (Wakely) Christie, Angus Christie. Middle row standing: Betsy Wakely, Jodi Slater, Ali Laturnau. Standing just behind Norman and Beverly (seated) are grandsons Andrew, Angus, and Ian Christie.
Learning Skills Pioneer . . . Providing a learning skills program was something I firmly believed in. There was a reading program in place at Cardigan early on, but fitting that into the whole business of how we, or they as students, learn—that was something that I was very adamant about. Through my graduate work at both Columbia Teachers’ College and Boston University, I knew what the research said about kids at this age level. The English Department and the History Department were terrifically helpful when I wanted to integrate that research into their curriculum, and then, of course, the absolute perfect librarian was right there just down the hall ready to help in any way possible. Carol Shelton was just a jewel as the librarian, and the Stoddard Center was a gift from Heaven, so to speak, because it gave me an area to develop my program in regular classrooms. To be able to have that kind of space, and a place where kids could curl up in a corner and read a book right next to the library, that was absolutely a gift. I was very strong on trying to teach students whether they were primarily a visual learner or an auditory learner. I know that I’m not an auditory learner, I have to see things, and I would be
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Her Secret to Success? . . . Every once in a while I would have [a student] who was really reluctant, and I would bribe him with some cookies. I’d say, “Okay, if you do it my way for a week, I’ll make you some cookies,” and it worked every time. clear to them that “This is the way I am and it doesn’t mean that you’re that way, but you need to understand your learning style in order to be able to achieve.” And there are not only the auditory and visual styles, but there is also the tactile and the kinesthetic way of learning. For some kids I’d say, “Okay, when you have to learn those vocabulary words, get up and pace the floor and say them to yourself so that you’re seeing it, you’re hearing it, and you’re moving, and that’s important.” As I’ve said, I’ve always been passionate about teaching kids about how they learn, and that’s something that I’ve done for years and years. Every once in a while somebody will come back to me and say, “You taught me that I have to do things a certain way, and that’s made me successful.” And of course that makes my old heart beat a little faster.
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Faculty Profile
Shannon Gahagan World Languages Department Chair by Steff McCusker P’09,’10
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*Cardigan happened to be the beneficiary of one of Shannon’s mom’s educational stops in the spring of 2009! Imagine traveling through airport security with moon rocks from NASA? Fun fact: When Ms. Adams wasn’t busy presenting them, the moon rocks needed to be secured in the school safe during her visit! 50 / Page
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ometimes treasures arrive on our Cardigan doorstep via unusual pathways. Lucky for us, one of those gems (a real “Georgia peach,” in fact!) found her way here in 2008. It could be argued that “Ms. Gahagan’s” arrival coincided with a steady increase in the number of full-time female faculty members in recent years—but no matter how one views her auspicious start, or whether or not one thinks it actually symbolizes anything, this is for certain: Our community is enriched by her being here— and by all she brings with her, fabulous family included! With a mom who teaches science (and educates kids around the country when presenting NASA’s “moon rocks” to various school groups*) and a stepfather who is a professor of engineering, Shannon Gahagan was no stranger to the field of education in her younger years, though it was not actually what she initially imagined herself being a part of as an adult. (Note: Even Shannon’s father has a hand in an educational service of sorts; a longtime army colonel now in retirement, her dad currently works with a contractor that provides military-training systems.) Having grown up in Savannah and Atlanta, Shannon began her college years close to home at Georgia State University. Later, she transferred to Schiller International University in Madrid, Spain, and with an eye toward possibly working with the State
Department after college, she changed her major, tacked on a couple of extra years, and earned her degree in international relations and diplomacy. During the course of her studies, however, she realized a lifestyle of frequent moves with the State Department (and living in potentially dangerous places) wouldn’t likely suit her. Even still, she has no regrets about her chosen college path. As she tells us, “Going to an international school and learning about international relations and world cultures with students from all around the world was an incredible experience.” Nor does she regret having met her husband, Pablo Rocha, while she studied in Madrid. Assigned to the same student residence, they met in 2004 as Pablo was finishing up his degree and Shannon was beginning her new stint overseas. Pablo continued his work at a television station while Shannon completed her studies, and then they tied the knot. Whether it was the example of her mother, stepfather, father, or older brother (then a college administrator in North Carolina), or her work with children all along the way, the kernels of a career in education had been planted, and, though she may not have seen it coming at the time, those seeds were about to take root. Looking back at her early college years at Georgia State, Shannon recalls for us having stumbled upon a preschool teaching gig (thanks to a crew teammate) when a parttime substitute as a classroom aide evolved Fall/Winter 2014-2015
Celebrating Community into a full-time teaching opportunity, in addition to her college coursework. Later, while studying in Madrid, she also tutored and taught English to young children. When Shannon graduated from Schiller and she and Pablo married, they decided to move back to the States due to the poor economy in Spain; it was 2008. Their future plans were ambiguous as they lived temporarily in her brother’s basement apartment in North Carolina and she poked around for teaching jobs in the area. And then her mother happened upon an ad for a Spanish-teaching opening at Cardigan Mountain School, and she passed the info Shannon’s way. And the rest, as they say… Seven years later, Shannon, Pablo, and twoyear-old daughter Sol (and boxer “Elvis”) are entrenched in the community. It is worthy of note here that it didn’t take long for Cardigan and Pablo to recognize a “match” in one another either; within the couple’s first year on campus, Pablo found himself assisting on the sidelines, substitute teaching, and working the dorm floor. He was hooked on the lifestyle—again, lucky for Cardigan. And then there is Shannon, who tells us that when she and Pablo arrived on campus for her interview, “I knew right away that Cardigan was a perfect fit for me and Pablo. We actually stayed in [then Assistant Headmaster] Jamie Funnell’s house. He was so nice to us and made us the best omelets for breakfast; we felt like we were at home here.”
oversees the Clubs Program, continues to coach (this year recreational skiing and reserve tennis), is an “affiliate” dorm parent in Greenwood (she and Pablo live in Hayward), and is organizing her second spring break trip abroad (this one to various cities around Europe; in 2011 she helped organize an adventure in Costa Rica). With Pablo now a full-time (and beloved!) “triple threat” faculty member himself (teaching Spanish, coaching varsitylevel soccer and tennis, and working the dorm floor in Hayward II), and with Sol blossoming into a very active toddler, just how do they make it all work? From an outsider’s perspective, it seems as though their passion for educating this age group, coupled with great senses of humor and easygoing demeanors, is the key. The ability to gracefully juggle might be equally essential. Last year, the couple had opposite teaching schedules (Shannon the first three periods, Pablo the last three), allowing them to literally hand off their then infant at Morning Break in between; this year, Sol attends a local day care (which she loves, says Shannon), but Pablo and Shannon continue to “juggle”—with Sol’s drop-offs and pickups always a consideration—and have arranged their evening duties to be on the same night; they take turns as “roamers” during evening study hall, while Sol sleeps, and then
Shannon has not shied away from taking on more and more responsibility, it seems. Don’t let her somewhat soft-spoken manner fool you; Shannon is a force.
Shannon Gahagan and Pablo Rocha-Vazquez (below) and their daughter, Sol (above).
Shannon began as a Spanish teacher, a dorm parent on the first floor of Hinman, and a coach of reserve-level basketball and tennis. Though her family has expanded in recent years with the additions first of “Elvis” and then of Sol, Shannon has not shied away from taking on more and more responsibility, it seems. Don’t let her somewhat soft-spoken manner fool you; Shannon is a force. In addition to her role in the classroom, she chairs the World Languages Department,
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Features Shannon oversees bedtime in Greenwood while Pablo works the bedtime routine in Hayward with the baby monitor on his hip.
Shannon and Sol.
“I think that my years at Cardigan have taught me how to better manage my time,” Shannon says. “If I had started out with a child and all of the responsibilities that I have now, I’m not sure that I would have been able to handle it all…. Of course, the flexibility of the job—and the support of my colleagues and the administration— has been incredible. I am so grateful to everyone here for being so accommodating and for helping us make it all work.” And though she wishes she and Pablo had a bit more family time (“some days Pablo and I only see each other to pass Sol off and go on to our next responsibility”), she is quick to emphasize that, regardless of that challenge, the lifestyle in general completely suits her. She particularly looks forward to the family-style meals in the dining hall, for example, and beyond that, “I don’t feel like I’m at work here. This is my home, and the Cardigan community is a big family. I also love the flexibility of being able to take Sol to work with me when I need to. She has been everywhere from faculty meetings to school trips, advisory, and sports practice—and she is always welcome.” While the ability to “juggle” is essential, being strong in the areas that are actually being juggled is certainly equally important, and Shannon’s strengths are most definitely apparent—as is her sense of humor, according to her colleagues. Many of her students report that a good deal of their enjoyment of her classes derives from her ability to make them fun and engaging. They also appreciate her interest in wanting them to really master concepts via the opportunity to “redo” certain assignments and “fix mistakes” when appropriate. And it’s no surprise that her
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students, advisees, and dorm residents find her to be kind, patient, personable, and funny. One of her classroom students tells us she is also incredibly approachable; he feels he could talk to her about anything—Spanish and beyond, and another boy, an advisee of Shannon, sums up the shared feelings about her, when he says: “She is one of the nicest faculty members on campus, and everything she does is either for the Cardigan community or for her family. She is always fun to be around and will brighten your mood at any given time.” Colleagues admire her organization and ability to oversee major undertakings—such as the Clubs Program or a travel-intensive spring trip—not to mention an entire academic department. Says one, “Shannon takes a difficult task and makes it look easy and seamless. She is caring, thoughtful, and humble in all that she does.” Her cohorts also appreciate her sense of humor—and the fact that she “packs a lot into her life…and does it all with a smile and great attitude.” And in a testament to the care Shannon demonstrates not only for her students but for her colleagues as well—and, in this case, for those newer to the field of teaching—one colleague writes the following about her: “Shannon has been one of my primary role models/mentors since the first day I arrived on campus. As an intern shadowing her classes my first year, I learned most everything I know about educating young men from her.…Perhaps the best thing about her is that she is very approachable; I feel comfortable and safe talking to her about anything.” When pressed, Shannon will say that she is perhaps most passionate about friends and family. “I think that’s why Cardigan is such a great fit for me; I can be at work and with my family at the same time.” Lucky for us.
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Anniversary Celebration Preparations Begin Cardigan to Turn 75 in 2020
“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” –Rudyard Kipling
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e’re planning a year of all-out celebration when Cardigan Mountain School turns 75 in 2020. We invite you to participate in our efforts to mark this important anniversary, by sharing your stories with us as we prepare to publish a third volume of Cardigan Mountain School History—both in print and as a video production. Please contact Director of Advancement Communications Joy Michelson or Director of Alumni Programs Richard Clancy ’67 if you’d like to schedule an interview, or if you have materials to share that will help us create the best documented history of “our favored school.” Former faculty member Bill Farrell (and founder of Farrell Video Productions, of Dublin, N.H.) is a key member of our 75th Anniversary Celebration team, and he has done a fantastic job of capturing many terrific stories already. A selection of the oral history interviews we’ve conducted (and that Bill has prepared) so far, is available to watch online at www.cardigan.org/celebrate75. Bill will be available on campus during our event weekends with his recorders, and we may even be able to come to you to capture your Cardigan stories. At right are some “prompts” to get you thinking about things you might share, and then we hope you’ll contact us to set up an opportunity to talk.
Interested in helping plan the celebration?
CARDIGAN STORYTELLERS . . . 1. Please introduce yourself, and your relationship to Cardigan Mountain School (e.g., “My name is Harry Mahoney, and I served as Cardigan’s chaplain from the year 1968 until . . .”). 2. Tell us what brought you to Cardigan, and why you stayed. 3. Please describe, in your own words, what makes Cardigan Mountain School distinct or unique or special. Please take this question in whatever direction you feel is appropriate, since we’re looking for all kinds of different perspectives. 4. Tell us a story that you feel should/could be part of the School’s history (personal story, funny story...your choice!).
www.cardigan.org/celebrate75
We’re forming a celebration committee in 2015, and we’d love to include you. We’ll start with conference calls and email communications and then work our way to some on-campus planning sessions as we get closer to 2020. All levels of involvement are appreciated! Sign up on the celebration webpage: www.cardigan.org/celebrate75.
Got Cardigan History? We’d love to borrow and reproduce any historical materials you may have that could enhance our Cardigan Mountain School History project. Please contact us to let us know what you’d like to share.
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Stuart “Ronnie” Kaplan ’47 being interviewed in 2012.
For more information, contact: Richard Clancy ’67 Director of Alumni Programs Tel.: 603.523.3601 Email: rclancy@cardigan.org Joy Michelson P’17 Director of Advancement Communications Tel.: 603.523.3559 Email: jmichelson@cardigan.org
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Treasures from the Archives
Whether through the fields and forest, at the Pinnacle, or on Clancy Mountain, Cardigan boys have long taken advantage of the opportunity to ski in winter. Top left: Nordic skiing in the late 1950s. Top right: A 1980 ski meet at the nearby Pinnacle, once owned by CMS. Above: Recreational skiers at the Clancy Mountain rope tow in 1964.
A variety of club activities have always been part of the Cardigan experience. Above: Early 1960s skating club. Left: Late 1950s model airplane club, led by Mr. Wakely.
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Ski jumping was a popular winter sport at Cardigan from the late 1950s into the 1980s. Top left: Jonathan Wakely ’75. Center left: Jumper in mid-flight in a nearly snowless winter. Note the chapel in the background. Top right: The jumping team, circa 1962, coached by Mr. Baldwin (shown fourth from right).
Right: Early CMS hockey players, coached by Mr. Heagy, sporting borrowed hockey uniforms. The team played at the Davis Rink at Dartmouth College.
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Alumni News
Awards As an October tradition at the School that takes place during the fall Homecoming celebration, the Cardigan Mountain School Alumni Association presents awards to alumni. The 2014 awards and winners are described on these pages. Cardigan Mountain School Alumni Association Dr. N. Donald Diebel ’82 Distinguished Young Alumnus Award Established in 2002 to honor the memory of alumnus Dr. N. Donald Diebel ’82, this award is presented each year to that younger member of the Alumni Association of Cardigan Mountain School who has exhibited outstanding service to his community. Devin M. Clifford ’99 A native Vermonter, Devin Clifford enrolled in the eighth grade at Cardigan in the fall of 1997. An excellent student and athlete, Devin was a member of the National Junior Honor Society, a dormitory leader, and a gifted soccer, hockey, and lacrosse player. From Cardigan he matriculated to St. Paul’s School, where he captained the lacrosse team and won the 2003 Robey Lacrosse Medal. In 2006, while he was a student at Colgate University, he returned to The Point to test the waters as a teacher at Cardigan’s Summer Session. He found it to his liking, and in 2007, newly armed with a degree in molecular biology, he began his teaching career at Iroquois Middle School in Louisville, Kentucky. He later taught chemistry and biology at Louisville Collegiate High School and continued his education at the University of Louisville, from which he received his master of arts in teaching degree in 2009. Devin coached lacrosse at duPont Manual School, and in 2010 he was honored as the Kentucky High School Coach of the Year. That summer,
he was once again drawn back to the Cardigan Summer Session. In 2013, Devin seized the opportunity to play professional lacrosse as a member of the Kentucky Stickhorses of the United States Lacrosse League and helped his team to reach the league championship game. Since then, Devin has been a full-time faculty member at Cardigan, serving as director of Summer Programs, a dorm parent in Dewar House, and a hockey coach. For his educational, athletic, and professional accomplishments, and for his continued loyalty to our school, the Cardigan Mountain School Alumni Association is proud to honor Devin M. Clifford ’99 as the 2014 recipient of the Dr. N. Donald Diebel ’82 Distinguished Young Alumnus Award. “I think back to the lessons, examples, and high expectations encountered as a boy at Cardigan. Those experiences planted seeds that have helped shape my beliefs and actions today. I was absolutely honored, and surprised to be recognized as providing outstanding service to the Cardigan community, because I believe that I owe much to the continuing support and guidance of that very same community.”
Cardigan Mountain School Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award The Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented each year to that member of the Alumni Association of Cardigan Mountain School who has exhibited outstanding service either to the School, to his community, and/or in his profession. William T. “Tim” Fleming ’70 Hailing from Butler, Pennsylvania, Tim Fleming entered Cardigan Mountain School as an eighth-grade student in September 1968. The 1970 Blaze yearbook lists soccer, skiing, and baseball as his sports of choice, but his photography skills, showcased in that very same volume, and his membership in the Debate Club revealed two early passions. After graduating from Cardigan, Tim went on to graduate from Mercersburg Academy, Syracuse University, and Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar Association in 1983 and in that same year began his legal
-Devin Clifford ’99
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career as assistant district attorney in Centre County, Pennsylvania. In 1986 he moved to the opposite side of the courtroom aisle and began practicing criminal defense with the firm of Lee, Martin, Green and Reiter. In 2002, Attorney Fleming opened his own firm, Fleming Law Offices, in State College, Pennsylvania. His professional memberships include the Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners, and the Centre County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. His pro bono activities include work for Mid-Pennsylvania Legal Services and the Women’s Resource Center, both of State College, Pennsylvania. Tim’s reconnection to Cardigan began in 1991 when he chose to attend a fall reunion. In 1995 he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Cardigan Mountain School Alumni Association, and in 1998 he was elected to the Cardigan Mountain School Board of Incorporators. In 2004 he began a 20-year tenure as a member of the Cardigan Mountain School Board of Trustees. For nearly three decades, Tim has proudly and generously served our school, and as such, he is an example and inspiration to Cardigan students and to his fellow Cardigan alumni. In recognition of his unwavering commitment to our school, the Cardigan Mountain School Alumni Association is proud to honor our fellow alumnus William T. Fleming ’70 as the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award. “I would not have been involved nor given the time and effort that I did had it not been for that fateful night in 1991 when I met Dave McCusker ’80 and Richard Clancy ’67. These guys lit the fire that drove my passion for Cardigan, and it’s been good to have something to be passionate about. Serving Cardigan has been one of the most rewarding things that I have ever done in my life, and truly, I would not have been there had it not been for these two guys. They’ve really had an impact on my life, as well as the lives of others, and I hope they realize just how much. I also hope they know that I’ll continue to support Cardigan in any way I can.” –Tim Fleming ’70
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Cardigan Mountain School Alumni Association Honorary Alumnus Award Distinguished Service Award The Green Jacket Brandon Wagner ’92 entered Cardigan as a seventh grader in the fall of 1989 and quickly bought into the full and rich lifestyle offered to those willing to immerse themselves in the Cardigan program. He participated in Knowledge Masters, served as a Green Key tour guide, worked as an editor on the Blaze, contributed to stage productions in the Drama Club, and held a seat in student leadership, rising from the seventh-grade vice president to the head of student government and school leader in ninth grade. He excelled on the soccer field, in the hockey rink, and on the tennis court, earning varsity letters in all three sports. On Commencement day, his Cardigan career culminated in being awarded the Norman and Beverly Wakely Prize, given to the student who, in the opinion of his classmates, best upholds the tradition, spirit, and pride of Cardigan Mountain School, thus making every day “a beautiful day in New Hampshire.” In the years since his graduation, Brandon has remained an active member of the Cardigan community. He serves on the Alumni Association Board of Directors, and he is a loyal supporter of The Annual Fund for Cardigan. He is a charter signer of the New York City Alumni Chapter, where time and again he has proven to be our “go-to guy” for organizing events and reunions. His continued willingness and enthusiasm to support our school and the efforts of the Alumni Association could win him the Wakely prize again today! Brandon has been a steadfast ambassador of Cardigan, and we are pleased to see him don the green jacket once again. And so, on this 18th day of October, 2014, the Cardigan Mountain School Alumni Association is proud to present the Distinguished Service Award to Brandon J. Wagner ’92.
The Honorary Alumnus Award is presented each year to a member of the Cardigan family who is not an alumnus, but who, in the eyes of alumni, and on behalf of a grateful Alumni Association, has exhibited extraordinary service to the students of Cardigan Mountain School, in one capacity or another. David Auerbach P’11 Perpetually sporting the white lab coat adorned with a man-of-steel letter “S” proclaiming him “Scienceman,” David Auerbach has been the consummate triple-threat teacher, activities coach, and dorm parent at Cardigan since his arrival in 1996. Dave has taught science and geometry, manned the wood shop, and most recently transitioned to overseeing the Charles C. Gates Invention & Innovation Competition program. He has coached soccer, recreational skiing, sailing, and cross-country running. Together with his family, he has been a dorm parent to Cardigan students in Clark-Morgan and Brewster Halls, as well as Stowell, Dewar, and Funnell Houses. Through clubs and classes alike, he has freely shared his passion for such things as rocketry and robotics, plants and animals, design and engineering, and appropriately his Jewish faith. He has even lent his hand at overseeing that time-honored Cardigan tradition known as work detail. For years, Cardigan students have benefited from materials and money totaling nearly $50,000, received through grants that Dave has applied for and secured for his departments and programs. The lives of thousands of Cardigan boys have truly been enriched by Dave Auerbach’s tutelage and guidance. And therefore, on this 18th day of October, 2014, we, the grateful alumni of Cardigan Mountain School, are proud to deem David Auerbach a most welcome and deserving fellow alumnus.
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Class Notes
1955 – reunion year–
1948
Phillip Warren Cox stopped by campus
In August 2014, Charles (“Chuck”)
in late October. Phil lives in Estacada,
Margeson enjoyed a visit with David
Oregon, and came east to visit his sister
Cheever ’52 at his Black Swan Gallery in
in their hometown of Sunapee, New
Georgetown, Massachusetts.
Hampshire, and to accompany her on an annual drive to their winter home in Tucson, Arizona. While on campus, he took a stroll to the waterfront to view the “Chance Favors the Prepared Mind” (Louis Pasteur) sign given to Cardigan by members of his class.
1952 David Cheever and his wife, Cindy, have resided in Hawaii for more than 40 years. Determined to check off an item on his “bucket list,” David spent a portion of this past summer on The Point, where he was
Reminder! Class of ’55: 60th Reunion on The Point, May 29–30, 2015. Douglas McLean and his wife, Beth, took time to attend Cardigan’s annual Cape Cod reception at the Blue Coral in Chatham, Mass., in July. The reception was hosted by Cardigan Trustee Bryan Ruez and his wife, Nancy P’06. Photos from that event may be seen on page 4.
Given the unofficial title of “helping
1958
hand,” he experienced every aspect of
Peter Albee sent his regrets for not
Cardigan’s summer program.
being able to attend Homecoming this
a hands-on observer of Summer Session.
David (Cheever) and Director of Alumni Programs Richard Clancy ’67 enjoyed a lunchtime visit with Warren Huse near his home in Laconia, New Hampshire, back in August. Long retired from a career
Phil Cox ’48.
in the U.S. Army, Major Huse keeps busy
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his local newspaper, the Laconia Citizen.
fall. Peter is a leading collector of Civil War artifacts, and Homecoming coincided with an important show. He did, however, attend the Cardigan Cape Cod reception in Chatham in July.
by writing a weekly historical column for
Ted Goddard enjoyed a visit at his home in Perkinsville, Vermont, from Cardigan schoolmate
David
Cheever
’52.
The two reminisced about a long-ago
Peter Albee ’58 and Jim Nowak ’64 at the Cardigan Cape Cod reception.
Thanksgiving, when David and a coterie of Cardigan boys all enjoyed the holiday at Ted’s family home in Bennington,
The spring 2014 issue of the Chronicle
Vermont. In September, Ted took the
inspired Jim Grant to write a note to
time to visit with friends of Cardigan at a
Head of School Dave McCusker ’80 to
reception in Woodstock, Vermont. Photos from that reception, hosted by Cardigan Trustee Barbara O’Connell P’03, are shown on page 6–7.
Director of Alumni Programs Richard Clancy ’67, Warren Huse ’52, and David Cheever ’52.
thank Cardigan for all the birthday cards and Chronicles he has enjoyed receiving over the years. Jim is a barber in Hanover, New Hampshire, where he has owned his own shop for more than 40 years. In
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Class Notes Dave Van Esselstyn ’62 and Director of Alumni Programs Richard Clancy ’67.
Roger Earle ’64 fishing in Montana.
his note, Jim fondly recalled his years at
Dave Van
was to Montana
Cardigan. Despite recent health issues,
Esselstyn
in
he is still going strong with no thoughts
traveled
and now he has
of retirement.
from his
his sights set on Iceland.
1960 Ed Ball and his wife, Sheri, reside in Ferrisburg, New York, but enjoy spending winters at their home in Key Largo, Florida. Ed is recovering nicely from a September shoulder-replacement surgery, as evidenced by the photo Sheri sent us of Ed displaying his “first-ever gag grouper, caught on his new BioMet titanium shoulder replacement.” Nicely done, Ed!
Ed Ball ’60. Roger Rice and his wife, Gwen, took the time to attend the “Cardigan on the Seacoast” alumni reception at the
home in
September,
Bruce Marshard has long been an
Richmond, Virginia, to southern New Hampshire for business in September and couldn’t resist a visit to campus during some down time. Dave was understandably impressed with the campus improvements that had come about since his last visit just two years prior. The completion of the Cardigan Commons, the Johnson–Wakely Fitness Center, and the renovations to the Marrion Athletic Center and Hayward Hall were all accomplished in that short span of time.
active and dedicated member of the Cardigan Alumni Association. In addition to attending the Cardigan reception on Cape Cod in July, he participated in the fall Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting
and
Homecoming
festivities
in October. He continues to feed his lifelong passion for woodworking, which originated in the Williams Wood Shop at Cardigan! Malcolm Moran and his wife, Elissa, were
1963
on campus in October for Homecoming.
Greg Hine visited campus with a friend
Trustees and was in attendance at their
in October, as part of what he admitted
fall meeting. Meanwhile, Elissa was
was a “reconnecting-with-his-youth” tour
presenting a program to Cardigan parents
of New England. Stops in Maine and
about a character- and community-
Vermont sandwiched visits at Proctor
building program she leads in inner city
Academy and Cardigan. Greg retired in
schools, titled “Friends of Nick.”
Malcolm serves on Cardigan’s Board of
2005 from a career in business, during which he owned several companies that
manufactured
outdoor
sporting
equipment for major retailers such as L.L.
An avid sports fan, Jim Nowak chose Homecoming weekend as the perfect opportunity to come to campus to watch
Bean, REI, and Patagonia.
Cardigan’s Varsity Football Team in action.
August. Photos from that event can be
Schuyler Peck and wife, Penny, were
viewed on page 6. Roger also made it a
Jim serves as the radio play-by-play
at CMS for Homecoming weekend. The
point to attend the Alumni Board meeting
announcer for the Brewster White Caps
festivities coincided with the fall meeting
on campus on the eve of Homecoming.
of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He
of the Board of Trustees, of which Sky is
Our thanks go to Roger for his continued
is also president of the Central Cape
an active member.
Kiwanis Club, through which he annually
1964
volunteers for the United States Coast
Roger Earle was very happy to catch up
“the red suit” to
Cape Cod is home to Arthur Cox, so
with his fellow Class of ’64 attendees at
assume the persona
naturally he came out for the Cardigan
their 50th reunion back in May. Roger is
of “The Jolly One.”
summer reception in Chatham, Mass., in
an avid fisherman and has made several
July. (For photos, see page 4–5.)
trips to Alaska. His most recent excursion
Oar House Dock in Porstmouth, N.H., in
loyalty and service to Cardigan.
1962
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Back home in Brewster, Massachusetts,
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1965 – reunion year–
Robert Foley sent word to the Alumni
and several of his schoolmates eating in
Office that he is now semi-retired,
the old facility. The classic paisley blazer
Reminder! Class of ’65: 50th Reunion on The Point, May 29–30, 2015
enjoying life in Davis, California, and
just might have been a dead giveaway!
looking forward to reconnecting with
Martin reports that he is currently in
Cardigan at the upcoming reception in
London, England, editing the film London
John
“Jock”
Pearson
and
John
“Jack” Foster recently got together at
San Francisco in March 2015.
Has Fallen, starring Morgan Freeman and
1967
Gerard Butler. His plans call for him to be in London until September 2015, and
Austin
then back home in Los Angeles in time
Foster’s Crossroads in Twin Mountain,
Steve
New Hampshire, to discuss plans for their
Massachusetts,
Class of ’65 50th reunion. The reunion
wife, Linda, own and manage senior
is scheduled for May 29–30, 2015, and
assisted-living
both John and Jock encourage their
House. Steve took the time to visit with
In May 2014, Steve August completed
classmates to mark their calendars to join
Cardigan alumni, faculty members, and
his term as the 10th president of the
them on campus!
friends at the annual reception on Cape
Cardigan
Cod this summer. He also managed to
Association. Our school and our alumni
break away to attend Homecoming in
body are truly indebted to Steve for his
October, where he was reconnected with
many years of dedicated service. Steve
Cardigan classmates Richard Clancy
is particularly proud of his achievements
and Michael Garrison.
in introducing Cardigan to prospective
lives where
in
Sandwich,
he
residences
and
at
his
Decatur
for the film’s release in October 2015.
1969 Mountain
School
Alumni
families and students from the Boston area. To his credit, there are currently three students enrolled at Cardigan who were introduced to the School by Steve—
Jock Pearson ’65 and Jack Foster ’65 at Foster’s Crossroads…a true country store!
through his New England Ruffnecks
1966
William “Woody” Danforth reports
Alex Luria made the trip north from
baseball program. Kudos to you, Augie!
that life is good in Vermont, where, after
Steve Austin ’67, Richard Clancy ’67, and Michael Garrison ’67.
many years as a successful restaurateur,
Alex was hoping to reconnect with Mr.
Paul Martin Smith’s sharp eye zeroed
and Mrs. Wakely, and while that reunion
in on a historic photo that accompanied
Middlebury. Woody and his wife, Ultima,
wasn’t possible, he was able to catch
an article in the previous issue of the
up with several schoolmates from his
Chronicle, which prompted him to contact
his home in Dunedin, Florida, to be on campus for Homecoming back in October.
era. Alex marveled at
the
Alumni
Office.
the
The
photo,
taken
extensive
campus
improvements that have
in 1967, was of the
taken shape since his
former dining room
last visit in 1995.
in
Alex Luria ’66 Richard Clancy ’67.
and
Cardigan Chronicle
and
Hayward Martin
identified
he is now a culinary arts instructor at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center in have three children: Willy, who just graduated from Short Ridge Academy; Ida Mae, who is finding her groove after gymnastics; and Jedd, who is having a blast playing soccer all over New England.
Hall, keenly himself
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a picture of himself as an eighth-grade marshal leading members of the Class of
Jerry Goodspeed continues his suc-
1970 into their
cessful career as an entertainer for the
Commencement
cruise line industry. When he is not on
exercises
board and working, Jerry and his wife,
the late Coach by
Silvia, split their time between their homes
their side.
in Miami, Florida, and Sintra, Portugal. Together with his wife, Betse, Winston Trice stopped by campus in early
1970
Eric Anderson ’71 with Richard Clancy ’67 in the new Pfeffer–Beach Student Store in the Cardigan Commons.
Mike Choukas can often be spotted in
Please see the note about Edmund
the stands at Dartmouth hockey home
“Ted” Scott and his brother Duncan
games. Mike lives in Hanover, N.H., and
’69 in the 1969 section.
Director of Alumni Programs Richard Clancy ’67, with Duncan ’69 and Ted ’71 Scott.
September. The Trices live in Richmond, Virginia.
currently serves as president of the board
Dr. and Mrs. Winston Trice enjoy a moment with Head of School Dave McCusker ’80. Geoff
Turner
stays
connected
to
Cardigan through the Alumni Office. He continues to enjoy life in the desert southwest, where he owns a home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Still an avid skier, Geoff spends a fair amount of time near Lake Tahoe during the winter months. In September, Duncan Scott and his brother, Edmund “Ted” Scott ’71, found themselves at the Route 4/Canaan exit of I-89 and gave in to the temptation to swing by their old school. The brothers had fond memories of their Cardigan days, and easily recalled many of their former teachers and schoolmates. Both were sailors at CMS, so a view of the lake from the tip of The Point was in order. Both Scotts still reside in their hometown of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
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with
of trustees at Vermont Academy.
1973
Dean Durling’s son Ollie ’11 was recently
Mary
pictured on the cover of Blair Academy’s
visited campus to talk with faculty and
Blair Bulletin. Please see the photo and
administrators about Cardigan’s Charles
description at Ollie’s listing in the Class of
C. Gates Invention & Innovation Program.
2011 section of these “Class Notes.”
Mary works in the Career Development
1971 Sheldon Caplan took the time to call the Alumni Office in October, just prior
Wakely
Laturnau
recently
Bureau of the New Hampshire Department of Education, and she came to Cardigan to share her extensive knowledge of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs throughout our state.
to Homecoming. Unable to attend the festivities, he wished to send his best to
Jim Nagle and his wife, Beth, have moved
everyone. Sheldon remains very active as
from their longtime home in New Canaan,
a hockey referee in his native Quebec,
Connecticut, to Dorset, Vermont. Jim and
Canada.
Beth have three grown children: Chris, Tess, and Grace. Beth is an accomplished
Eric Anderson took the time to visit
artist and needlepoint designer, and Jim
Cardigan on a beautiful day in August.
is a partner at Breuning Nagle Associates,
Eric has enjoyed a long career in the
a healthcare communications company
auto industry and now lives in Franklin,
and publisher of U.S. Medicine. With the
Massachusetts. Curiously, his decision to
move to Vermont, Jim is looking forward
visit was prompted by stories in the most
to spending more of his free time skiing
recent Chronicle about the passing of our
and hiking, both pastimes that were
beloved “Coach” Marrion. Eric recognized
introduced to him while at Cardigan.
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Robert Chartener and his wife, Kate,
he was
to hang would be at Cardigan, so he
and their three children have been living
reunited—after
traveled from his home in New Jersey
in Concord, Massachusetts, since 2011. He
40 years—with
to deliver them and revisit the campus.
is CEO of Foundation Source, the country’s
classmate Mark
Cardigan is proud to have the paintings—
largest provider of comprehensive services
Barrett-Owen.
and thankful to John for this thoughtful
for private foundations, and he continues to enjoy serving on the Cardigan Board of Trustees, which he has done since 1992. We extend our congratulations
gift of art for future Cardigan community
Chuck Metz ’74 and Mark BarrettOwen ’74.
members to enjoy.
to Robert, who was recently elected a
Richard Clancy ’67 and John Trayner ’75 in the chapel at Cardigan.
“Fellow Commoner” of Magdalene College
Jody Collins was pictured in the “Class
at Cambridge University. He has served
Notes” section of the previous issue of the
as founding chairman of the Magdalene
Chronicle, as he visited campus with his
College Foundation and is believed to be
mom, Honorary Alumna Ginny Collins
the first volunteer alumni leader admitted
H’07. While visiting the Alumni Office,
as a fellow in the College’s 586-year history.
he scored a Cardigan alumni hat for
Jonathan Wakely was on campus for
himself, plus an extra for his classmate
Homecoming in October. As with all of his
and lifelong friend Joel Sorofman, who,
siblings, Jon spent a good deal of time
like Jody, lives in
in the Upper Valley this fall assisting his
the St. Louis area.
parents (former Headmaster Norman
Jody’s
H’91
and
Beverly
H’01
Wakely
of
P’70,’73,’75) move from their longtime
the two of them
home in Lyme, New Hampshire, to their
wearing their hats
new home in Falmouth, Maine.
of
Robert Chartener ’73 with the Master of Magdalene College at Cambridge University, Lord Williams, who was previously the Archbishop of Canterbury.
promise
a
photo
was kept. Looking
1976
good, guys!
specifically enjoyed art classes with former
William “Pepper” Gilbert has reconnected with Cardigan in a huge way. He was on campus in September to register his two boys—Will ’16 and Peter ’18—for the 2014-2015 academic year. The Gilberts live in Worton, Maryland, where Pepper and his wife, Alice, own and operate the Wharf at Handy’s Point, a family-run marina on
be back on The Point.
art teacher R. Alden Burt. In addition to
the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay.
Chuck Metz lives in Thetford, Vermont,
celebrated oil painter and watercolorist,
and has been spotted from time to time in
and John’s father had purchased two of
Turner Arena at CMS playing hockey with
Burt’s works that subsequently hung in
a local men’s league. Chuck attended the
their home for decades. Upon his father’s
Cardigan reception at the Hanover Inn
recent passing, John decided that the
during Homecoming weekend, where
appropriate
1974 Mark Barrett Owen took the longdistance honors in attending Homecoming in October. Mark lives in Pleasant Hill, California, and was clearly delighted to
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Joel Sorofman ’74 and Jody Collins ’74.
1975 John Trayner visited Cardigan in July with a special mission. During his student days at Cardigan, John took pleasure from his exposure to the arts, and he
being a gifted teacher, Mr. Burt was a
place
for
the
paintings
Will ’16, Pepper ’76, and Peter ’18 Gilbert.
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Rob Morrow remains very busy with his
nephew Steven Garron ’15, Ned’s mom,
acting career. Most recently he starred in
dad, and sister all attended the reception.
After many years as an oncologic head
the movie Mr. Miracle, which premiered
(See photos on page 4.) As a longtime
and neck surgeon in his native Rotterdam,
on the Hallmark Channel in December.
member of the Alumni Association Board
Netherlands,
Jeroen
Kerribijn
has
moved with his family to Maberly, Ontario (Canada), where they own and operate a country store. In September, the Kerrebijn family was in the Upper Valley to assist Norman H’91 and Beverly H’01 Wakely P’70,’73,’75 as they packed their home for their move to Maine. The Kerrebijn family visited campus, and were delighted to camp out for two nights at the C.O.R.E. cabin on the lake. Jeroen and his son, Jip ’11, also made the trip
1978 We are happy to report that the son
of Directors, Ned made it a point to attend the fall meeting of the board at Homecoming in October.
Ned Gibbons ’78 and Brian Tierney ’99 at the Cape Cod reception in July.
of John Emery and his wife, Karen— Hunter ’18—is enrolled in the sixth grade at CMS for the 2014-2015 academic year. John, a longtime commercial pilot who now flies for Delta Airlines, took part in the second annual Alumni Lacrosse Game in August. (See photos on pages 74–75)
Craig Johnson was on campus for
down from Ontario in October to join in
the fall meeting of Cardigan’s Board of
the festivities at Homecoming.
Trustees. Thanks go out to Craig, his brother, Clayton ’79, and the entire Johnson family for their very generous support of Cardigan over many years. Read about recent and upcoming projects that have had Johnson family support on
Jip ’11 and Jeroen Kerrebijn ’77 at Homecoming in October. Former CMS librarian Carol Shelton H’00 recently alerted the Alumni Office that Tad Linn is now an author living on the tiny island of Elutheria in the Bahamas. According to notes on its jacket, his book, Elutheria; The Island
Named for Freedom, is “… a story of perseverance and ingenuity, in which the seeds of a naïve, ill-prepared and idealistic Bahamian colony were sewn.” Tad clearly loves his adopted home!
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John ’78 and Hunter ’18 Emery visit with Director of Alumni Programs Richard Clancy ’67 on Registration Day in September.
pages 38–41.
For the second consecutive year, Kirk Franklin and his boys, Cole ’10 and Austin ’13, all traveled to campus in August for the Cardigan Alumni Lacrosse Game. Kirk has long helped out the Cardigan lacrosse program during the annual spring lacrosse trips to Florida, and he generously supplied the jerseys
Head of School Dave McCusker ’80 with Craig Johnson ’78.
for our alumni game.
1979
After many decades in the building
Jeremy “Nacho” Crigler and his wife,
trades, Ned Gibbons is now following
Pam, were on The Point in October
a new career path as a substance abuse
for Homecoming. Jeremy serves on
counselor. We were happy to connect
Cardigan’s Board of Trustees, and as
with him at the Cardigan reception
such, visits campus often from his home
on Cape Cod in July. In addition to his
in New Canaan, Connecticut.
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1982
has changed!” Tim further mentions that
As they have done so many times in
in the Boston area and doing well, and
the past, Ed Krayer and his wife,
that Jim Finnerty is soon returning to
Susie, recently opened their Winchester,
Boston from Ohio. We’re looking forward
Massachusetts, home for the Cardigan
to a photo of that whole group.
Mike Coyne and Paul Bartalini are also
Admission Office to host a reception for prospective families.
Clayton Johnson, along
with
his
1983
brother, Craig ’78, attended the Cardigan
John Loud was recently inspired to
Board of Trustees meeting held during
reach out to the Alumni Office from his
Homecoming
home in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is
in October.
a successful businessman and a former “Citizen of the Year” honoree. His company, Loud Security, was recently John acknowledged his blue-collar roots
1986
in Boston, and that his time at Cardigan—
Trask Pfeifle and his wife, Heather,
recognized as a “Business of the Year.”
Clayton Johnson ’79
made possible by scholarships—set him on a path to success.
1980
John Mullaly ’84, Gene Choe ’84, and Tim Clark ’84.
are the proud parents of Henri ’16, who is engaged in his eighth-grade year at Cardigan.
On June 1, 2014, Patrick Gilligan
1984
began his term as the 11th president of
Eric Lindberg and his son, Anders,
1987
visited Cardigan in December. Anders is
Desmond Butler continues to work
a prospective student for the 2015-16
as a journalist for the Associated Press.
academic
He currently lives in Istanbul, Turkey,
year.
where he is the AP’s chief correspondent.
the Cardigan Mountain School Alumni Association. In August, the Gilligan family traveled to campus to enjoy the second annual Alumni Lacrosse Game (rounded out by a dip in the lake with their dogs).
Desmond
In October, Patrick presided over his
to
H’01 Wakely P’70,’73,’75 on the
Patrick for his continued enthusiasm and
Cardigan Chronicle
inspired
videos of Norman H’91 and Beverly
attending Homecoming. Thanks go out to
The Gilligans: Patrick ’80, Alli, Amy, Jackson, and Kiki.
recently
reconnect with Cardigan after viewing
first Alumni Association meeting while
support for alumni programs at Cardigan!
was
Anders and Eric Lindberg ’84 enjoyed lunch in the Cardigan Commons in December.
Cardigan website. In her video, Mrs. Wakely speaks with great passion of her work in reading and study skills at Cardigan.
Tim Clark, John Mullaly, and Gene
Desmond gives her much credit for helping
Choe recently got together at the Smith
him develop organizational skills that have
and Wollensky restaurant in Boston.
served him well in his career. Watch those
While Tim and John have stayed in
videos of Mr. and Mrs. Wakely online at
contact, neither of them had seen Gene
www.cardigan.org/celebrate75.
since Cardigan. Tim reports that “Nothing
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Class Notes Submit your news: www.cardigan.org/ alumni/classnotes In September, the Alumni Office received word that Mark Dantos had left his
Brandon Wagner is the most recent
position in the Development Office at
recipient
Dartmouth College in favor of a new
School Alumni Association’s Distinguished
position as director of planned giving at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Our congratulations go out to Mark.
Head of School Dave McCusker ’80 with Kai Hirvonen ’91.
1991
1988
Kai Hirvonen visited campus in early
Matt Frazier took the time to join us
September from his home in Hikia,
at the Cardigan alumni reception at the
Finland, for a very special reason; he was
Oar House Dock in Portsmouth, New
at CMS to drop off his son, Roope ’15, for
Hampshire, in late August. Photos from
his ninth-grade year! Roope’s enrollment
that event can be seen on page 7.
as a legacy student makes Kai the first “alumnus/parent” from among the many
1989
Finnish students who have attended
Ronn Bronzetti stays in contact with the Alumni Office at Cardigan, and in early November he was spotted at the annual ISANNE (Independent Schools Association of Northern New England) conference in
Cardigan since a special relationship with the town of Hyvinkaa, Finland, was born
was at the conference representing
and together with his wife was traveling
Fundraise.com,
fundraising
in New Hampshire in October. He made
platform that allows nonprofits, org-
a quick stop on campus on the eve of
anizations, and ordinary individuals to
Homecoming, where he caught up with
raise money for great causes. Ronn is vice
classmate Karl Hutter. It was Park’s
president and director of partnerships for
first time back to campus, and Karl was
the company.
at CMS for the fall meeting of Cardigan’s Board of Trustees.
1990
Cardigan
Mountain
Service Award. The award, commonly referred to as “The Green Jacket,” recognizes an alumnus who goes above and beyond in his service to the Alumni Association. (See article on pages 54–55.) Brandon was honored for his years of work bringing together Cardigan alumni in the New York City region. Brandon and his partner, Erin Spittle, were on campus during Homecoming to receive the award. We also send congratulations to Brandon and Erin, who are celebrating the birth of their first child. Ava Rose Wagner was born on Jan. 14th at 7:55 pm. 9 lbs 2 oz.!
1992 Park Burger lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.,
social
the
in 1975.
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. Ronn a
of
Then parents-to-be, Erin Spittle and Brandon Wagner ’92.
1993 Mike Creed ventured up to The Point
Ryan Mitchell was on The Point in mid-
for Homecoming in October. Mike lives
Jack Diemar continues to work for the
August for the second annual Cardigan
in Middletown, Connecticut, and has
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Formerly
Alumni Lacrosse Game. (See photos on
enjoyed reconnecting with Cardigan over
the general manager of the Ritz-Carlton
pages 74–75.) Ryan took advantage of the
the past few years. In particular, he has
Residences
Jack
Alumni Office’s offer to open the lakeside
been a regular attendee at the alumni
recently moved his family to Chicago,
C.O.R.E. base camp for a campout
ski/snowboard event at Mount Sunapee
Il.,
Ritz-Carlton
the evening before the game. Alumni
Resort. This year’s ski/snowboard event
Residences Chicago. In September, Jack
campers enjoyed the accommodations,
is scheduled for February 28, and Mike
took the time to join Cardigan alumni,
and they encourage others to join them
encourages his fellow alums to join him
parents, and friends at a reception at the
this coming summer on the eve of the
on the slopes at Sunapee!
University Club of Chicago.
third annual game!
where
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in he
Jupiter,
Florida,
manages
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1997 Jason Feitelberg visited campus in late October and enjoyed a tour of all the new facilities with Assistant Director of Alumni
Karl Hutter ’92 and Mike Creed ’93 at Homecoming.
Director of Alumni Programs Richard Clancy ’67 and Stew Steffey ’94 catch up on campus.
Alex Offutt writes that he and his
1995
wife, Norah, have been living in the San Francisco Bay Area for the last three years and that this past summer they welcomed their third child into the family. They now have a six-year-old first grader, Amelia, and a three-year-old preschooler, Violet. Their youngest, Kellan, just might be in the Cardigan Class of 2029!
Determined
Programs
Jeremiah
Shipman
’00.
Jason was in the area to accompany his sister on an admissions tour at Kimball Union Academy.
to
attend
the
Alumni
Lacrosse Game on campus in August, Kip Hale experienced a round trip from Washington, D.C., that was reminiscent of Steve Martin’s 1987 classsic movie Planes,
Trains, and Automobiles. Two flights, one bus ride, and a hitched car ride with fellow alum Ryan Mitchell ’92 were enough to
1994
win Kip the “Traveled Farthest to Attend”
Cardigan has received word that on
heartfelt thank you to Ryan!
September 6, 2014, Marshall Jenney was married to Erin Christine Conaty.
1996
Best wishes to the Jenneys from CMS!
For the second year in a row Erik Eulig
honors for the game. Bravo, Kip, and a
1998 Jay Christianson
reports
that
his
Canyon Wind Cellars winery in Palisade, Colorado, won the 2014 Governor’s Cup for their Petit Verdot; their 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon received a score of 95, which is the highest score that Canyon Wind has ever achieved. Kudos! Marquis Daisy recently directed an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary about Randy Moss and Rand University.
attended the Alumni Lacrosse Game at Cardigan in August, and for the occasion
Erin and Marshall Jenney ’94.
Stew Steffey continues to teach middle
Erik hand-crafted a custom green-andwhite “Cardigan” lacrosse stick—which he was more than happy to present to
Marquis Daisy ’98.
the Alumni Office for use as a game prize. Patrick Gilligan ’80 was the lucky recipient of the stick as part of the “Played
After a year back east in Rutland,
with the Most Vintage Equipment” honor.
Vermont, Nick Foster has once again moved to Vail, Colorado. Nick works for
and high school Spanish at Belmont Hill
John “Wick” Foster and his wife,
the Vail Resorts Management Company,
School in Belmont, Massachusetts. Stew
Kristi, welcomed their first child, Miri, on
and at the time of this writing was
also coaches boys’ soccer at BHS, and
August 29, 2014. Congratulations go out
preparing the Beaver Creek resort for the
he was delighted to bring his team to
to the lucky parents!
massive “Birds of Prey” downhill race.
Cardigan for a game this past October.
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role in responding to a major emergency
(www.cardigan.org/rsvp) for further info
“warm-up” to the World Championships
in March 2014. Cardigan is proud of Rick
on this and all Cardigan events.
scheduled there for February 2015.
in his role as a member of the public safety team in our community.
1999
Alexis Zambrano visited campus in July, where he was delighted to spend some time with his former art teacher, Mrs.
Devin Clifford is employed at Cardigan
Susan Rives H’09. Alexis lives in New
as the director of Summer Programs, and
York City and is the creative director of
he was recently honored by the Alumni
M. de PHOCAS, a jewelry and accessories
Association as the 2014 recipient of the
line for men and women.
Dr. N. Donald Diebel ’82 Distinguished Young Alumnus Award. Please see the article on pages 54–55.
Rick Colburn ’01.
Brian Tierney shines as a loyal Cardigan
2002
alumnus. In July, Brian attended the Cardigan reception on Cape Cod (see photo at 1978 notes), and in August he brought his entire family to campus to enjoy the Alumni Lacrosse Game. And finally, as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Brian was proud to return to campus to address the student body in observance of Veterans’ Day on
While visiting with Cardigan alumni and families in Mexico City, Director of International Relations Rick Exton P’11 and Assistant Director of Alumni Programs
Jeremiah
Shipman
’00
found it necessary to seek directions from a bystander, who immediately recognized them
and
reintroduced
himself
as
Cardigan alumnus Alejandro Baptista. It is, indeed, a small world!
Alexis Zambrano ’04 (far right) and his friend Michelle (far left), with Susan Rives H’09 and Rick Exton P’11.
2005 As he did last year, Pierce “P.J.” King made it a priority to come to campus
November 11.
again for the Alumni Lacrosse Game. And
Angie and Brian Tierney ’99 with Aiden, Tucci, and Ray at the Alumni Lacrosse Game in August.
for his effort he took home one of the
2001 Ryan Carney is currently working in flight control for Boeing’s commercial crew spacecraft development program in
MVP trophies. Alumni lacrosse players should watch the Cardigan website for a firm date for this summer’s game.
2006 Rick Exton P’11 and Alejandro Baptista ’02.
Drew Philie has been to campus a number of times in recent months. In
2003
August he played in the second annual contacted
Alumni Lacrosse Game (see pages
the Alumni Office to inquire about the
74–75), and in September he and
Ricky Colburn has stayed close to
possibility of an alumni reception in his
his brother Adam ’10 accompanied
home and enjoys working as a firefighter
region. Blaine lives in Atlanta, Georgia,
their
in Canaan, N.H. In May 2014, Rick was
and we’re pleased to say that an event is
at Registration for his first year at
awarded a certificate of commendation
in the works for early March. Interested
Cardigan. Not much later, Drew was
by the Canaan Board of Selectmen for his
alums should watch the Cardigan website
back for one of Cardigan’s secondary
Houston, Texas.
Blaine McCaleb recently
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younger
brother
Austin
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was representing Deerfield Academy
2009
as its associate director of admissions.
Nik Nugnes was happy to attend the
school placement fairs, at which he
Cardigan reception on Cape Cod in
Drew Philie ’06 and his brother Austin ’16.
August, where he caught up with several of his Cardigan contemporaries.
Mike Doyle ’08 with Steff McCusker P’09,’10.
2007 When you grow up at Cardigan, a school
Ian
Gagnon
tradition becomes a family tradition,
in engineering at the University of
and such is the case with the Funnell
New Hampshire, where he has been
family trekking to the Sandwich Fair
accepted for the Accelerated Masters
on Columbus Day. Sam Funnell and
Program. Ian was recently honored as
his brother, Nick ’09, were spotted at
the recipient of the Rising Stars College
the fair enjoying corn dogs (another
Student of the Year Award. The Rising
tradition, perhaps?). Sam is enrolled at
Star Awards are an initiative of Stay
Bard College, and Nick at Bowdoin.
Work Play NH, in partnership with New
continues
to
excel
Hampshire Public Radio, to celebrate and recognize New Hampshire’s remarkable
Sam ’07 and Nick ’09 Funnell at the 2014 Sandwich Fair.
2008 Mike Doyle was part of a mini Cardigan reunion
at
a
Connecticut
College
Hayden Jenkins ’10 and Nik Nugnes ’09 at the Cape Cod reception. The Alumni Office has received word that Brian Ryu is enrolled at New York University but is currently taking time off from school to satisfy his military obligation at home.
young professionals and students. We
While attempting to find their seats at a
were particularly proud to see that Ian
Red Sox game in late August, Head of
accepted the award wearing his Cardigan
School Dave McCusker ’80 and Alumni
alumni tie!
Association President Patrick Gilligan
Ian Gagnon ’08 accepts the Rising Stars College Student of the Year Award. (Note the tie. Yes!)
’80 were approached by a familiar face. Alex Wolk was acting in his official capacity as a Fenway Park security assistant when he happily helped them out, but not before acquiescing to a photo request. He’s a good sport!
hockey game in November. Mike was playing for Connecticut against Cam McCusker ’10 and his Wesleyan team.
Nate Gilbert took the time to visit with
Meanwhile, Blake Alessandroni, also
fellow Cardigan community members at
at Connecticut, could be found in the
the reception on Cape Cod in July (see
scorer’s box, as Max King ’10 (Conn)
page 4–5), and to attend the Alumni
watched from the stands with Cam’s
Association Board of Directors meeting on
mom, Steff McCusker P’09,’10.
campus during Homecoming in October.
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2010
campus for the second annual Alumni
Classmates and close friends Andy
Matt Borghi had just arrived back in
Lacrosse Game in August. The reason?
Kebalka and Mao Mao Wei went their
. . . A long-planned hiking and camping
separate ways for high school after
the U.S. from his Northeastern University first-year semester overseas (in Australia) when he decided to accompany his parents on a trip up to The Point so that his younger brother Marc could give the School a look.
journey on the John Muir Trail that began
Cardigan,
in the Yosemite Valley and ended at
but then
Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the
have
continental United States. Adam did,
reunited
however, make it up to campus with his
at Bryant
brother Drew ’06 on Registration Day to
University
help Philie brother number three, Austin
in Rhode
’16, settle in on his first day at Cardigan.
Island.
Former faculty member and honorary alumnus Mr. J. Dudley Clark H’05 caught up with Adam in Turner Arena for a quick photo.
(Top) Andy Kebalka ’10 and Mao Mao Wei ’10 at Bryant University in 2014; and (beneath) in 2010. Charlie Harrison is at Williams College for the academic year, and his journey to get there was rather unique. As a Positive
Matt Borghi ’10 with his mom, Cyndy, and his dad, Al, at CMS in November. A
hockey
McCusker’s
matchup
between
Wesleyan
Tracks youth ambassador, Charlie hiked the 160 miles to Williams as part of a
Cam
fundraising challenge matched by NextGen.
University
Positive Tracks is a youth-centric nonprofit
team and Connecticut College brought
that helps young people get active and
together Cam, Max King (Conn.), and Blake Alessandroni ’08 (Conn.). In addition, Mike Doyle ’08 was on the ice for Connecticut that evening.
give back using the power of sport and
Adam Philie ’10 casts a line somewhere along the John Muir Trail.
adventure. Prior to the hike, Charlie spent the month of May doing a 2,000foot ascent rock climb up Mt. Namuli, the second-highest peak in Mozambique.
Max King ’10, Blake Alessandroni ’08, and Cam McCusker ’10.
Mr. J. Dudley Clark H’05 and Adam Philie ’10 at CMS Registration.
Adam Philie was happy to join Cardigan
Hayden Jenkins attended the Cape
alumni and friends at the annual Cardigan
Cod reception in August. Please see his
reception on Cape Cod in July but was
picture in the 2009 section.
Charlie Harrison ’10.
disappointed that he could not be on
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for the University of Massachusetts.
Former Cardigan faculty member Jamie
noted that Billy was wearing one very
Funnell H’09, P’07,’09, now at Groton
special tie for the occasion. We love it!
Congratulations, Billy! Will also keenly
School, alerted us to a photo of Ollie
Student leadership news from New Hampton School: Nick Spaulding was elected president of the NHS Class of
Durling on the cover of the most recent
2018, and fellow Cardigan alumnus
Blair Academy magazine, Blair Bulletin.
Patrick Roth was elected to a class
Ollie was one of more than 100 students
student senate representative seat.
participating in Blair’s inaugural Day of
Nice work, guys!
Service. In the photo, Ollie shows energy and enthusiasm as he shovels material
Chris An and Bill
for a new playground at Blairstown’s Sycamore Park.
Matteo Mangiardi ’14.
Pieroni are at
Billy Philpott ’12 shown signing his letter of intent to play for UMass. We have received word that Jason
Loomis Chaffee School together this year.
Cahoon will be attending Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, in the fall. Congratulations, Jay!
Celebrate
2013 While at Groton School in September
for
a
Cardigan soccer match
2012 Cardigan has received word that Hayden Berry will be attending High Point University in High Point, North Carolina, in the fall. Congratulations, Hayden! Billy Philpott came to campus in August to participate in the Alumni Lacrosse Game, where he really showed his stuff,
Class of 2015
Rectory, Mr. Wennik P’15,’16 caught up with Ward Betts, who is a junior at Groton. Ward’s soccer team defeated Cushing that day, and Ward saw plenty of action at the center midfield position. We have received word that Myles Beach will be attending Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, in the fall. Congratulations, Myles!
walking away with one of two MVP trophies (see photos on pages 74–75).
Matteo Mangiardi played varsity soccer
In early November, Billy’s fellow CMS
at Taft School this fall, and after a great
alum Will Appleton ’13 sent us a photo
season he was named a co-captain of
of Billy with his parents as he signs his
next year’s team!
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with the
against
2014
national letter of intent to play lacrosse
Commencement
Saturday, May 30, 2015 –10:00 a.m.– Alumni Tie Ceremony Humann Theatre
–11:00 a.m.– Commencement Exercises
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Alumni Sightings Herman Lui (Avon Old Farms), Leif Fosse-Greiner ’14 (Westminster), and Jordan Pepe ’14 (Avon Old Farms).
Jack Milton ’14, Oren Buchler ’14, Noah Drummond ’13, and and Luke Cuticelli ’14 got together for a shot with Coach Nevins at a Proctor Academy mountain bike event in mid-September.
Will Crowley ’14 and Adam Sherwood ’13 bookend Mr. Alex Gray H’12, P’14,’16 while representing Winchendon Academy at a secondary school placement fair at Cardigan this fall.
Alumni from the Holderness football team (from left: Kimi Mu ’14, Ben Antonucci ’14, and Will Starkey ’14) pose with seniors from the CMS team.
Beckham Bayreuther ’15, Emery Gray ’14, and Henry Day ’13 at Holderness in the fall.
Johnny Trotto ’14, Roope Hirvonen ’15, Danny Philbrick ’14, Henry Cormier ’13, Paul Capozzi ’13, and Jack Goodwin ’13 pose for a shot at Brooks School in late October. 72 / Page
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Former Faculty News Bill Allen became reconnected with Cardigan when he attended the Class of ’62 50th reunion back in 2012. Bill was intrigued by how much the School had progressed since his tenure in the early 60s, so much so that this past spring he inquired about the possibility of a role in Cardigan’s Summer Session. Now long retired, Bill’s only stipulations were that he not be paid, and that he would not be taking a job that would otherwise be filled by a deserving young teacher. Bill drove to Canaan from his home in Carrollton, Georgia (no small feat at 78 years young!), and immersed himself in virtually every aspect of the Summer Session. From Polar Bear swims at 6:00 a.m., to dining hall duties, to clubs and sports, and on until “lights out,” Bill was everywhere. He eagerly accepted every opportunity to help out. Among the many highlights of Bill’s summer Cardigan adventure was a surprise celebration for his 79th birthday on July 31! Above: Summer Session teacher Jen Dorsey P’17 and members of her class celebrate Bill Allen’s 79th birthday.
Former CMS business manager Cornelius “Nick” Bakker and his wife, Sally Yaggy Schimmel P’72 (formerly Mrs. Bradford Yaggy), were in attendance at Cardigan’s Cape Cod reception in July. Nick is the founder and president emeritus of Independent Schools Compensation Corporation in Norwell, Massachusetts, and Sally is a women’s clothier in Westport. The Bakkers live in Plymouth, Mass. Richard Clancy ’67 and Sally Yaggy Schimmel. Mike Fitzgerald and Nora Yasumura are now at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut. Nora writes that during the summer they had the honor of attending a wiffle ball tournament to support the Tommy McNamara ’03 Charitable Foundation, where they were part of a Cardigan mini-reunion. Former faculty member Todd Eveleth and his wife, Karen ,were present, as was Tommy’s Cardigan classmate, Malcolm Boyd ’03. Tommy’s brother Gavin McNamara ’14 was joined by his Cardigan schoolmates Danny Philbrick ’14, Leif FosseGrenier ’14, and Will Nearis ’13.
Jamie Funnell H’09, P’07,’09 is now associate director of admissions at Groton School in Groton, Massachusetts, and his wife, Margaret, is a professor of psychology and brain sciences and an assistant dean at Dartmouth College. Together with their sons, Sam ’07 and Nick ’09, they attended the Cardigan reception on Cape Cod in late July. Above: The Funnell family at Blue Coral in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Jim Truslow recently wrote to the Alumni Office: “While I miss Cardigan terribly—the people, and, tragically, the ice hockey (every great situation has one tragic flaw; Peddie School is great, but it does not have an ice hockey program!)—Liz and I have found a wonderful home at the Peddie School. I am the director of external programs, running the summer programs, the use of our facilities by outside groups, and a number of community programs with local outreach, Hightstown High School and others. We live in a dorm that I help run, and I’m coaching girls’ varsity soccer and girls’ varsity golf—quite a change from the middle school boys of CMS. After years at Rutgers, Liz has taken a new job this past summer as senior director of principal and planned gifts for Cambridge University in America. She loves it. We have two wonderful children—Brooke is an 8-year-old second grader, and Griffin, 5, is in Kindergarten.” Former Headmaster Norman Wakely H’91, and his wife, Beverly H’01, P’70,’73,’75, have settled nicely into their new home in Maine. They are now residents at the Ocean View at Falmouth. For those who may wish to contact them, their new mailing address is 18 Blueberry Lane, Falmouth, Maine 04105. After barely a week in their new home they were off to celebrate the wedding of their granddaughter, Ali Laturnau, to Jason Antunovich on December 7, 2014. Ali is the daughter of Mary Laturnau ’73 and her husband, Herman. Norman, now 87, has triumphed over recent health challenges— aided in part by his firm goal to dance at Ali’s wedding. Way to go, Norman! Congratulations go out to Ali and the entire Wakely family.
Malcolm Boyd ’03 and friend with Nora Yasumura and Mike Fitzgerald.
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Alumni News
Second Annual
Alumni Lacrosse Game
O
n August 16, 2014, lacrosse-playing alumni from the Class of 1978 to the Class of 2014—from reserve players to those who spent time at the professional level— came together for the Second Annual Alumni Lacrosse Game. We welcomed more than 30 players, and many more friends and family members, who all enjoyed a hard-fought 8-8 draw after five quarters. Standouts Billy Philpott ’12 (an All-American at Tabor who recently committed to UMass) and Pierce “P.J.” King ’05 took home MVP trophies. Our most-recent commencement speaker, Kip Hale ’95, was recognized as the player who traveled the farthest to participate (from Washington, D.C., to Canaan, N.H., is just over 1,000 miles!), and classmates John Emery ’78, P’18 and Kirk Franklin ’78, P’10,’13 were honored for representing the earliest Cardigan graduating class. After the game, players and their families enjoyed a cookout on the Rymer Patio outside the Commons. This event is well on its way to becoming an established Cardigan tradition, as popular as our Alumni Hockey Game (now in its 28th year) has become. Bring your family and join us next summer to enjoy some high-quality lacrosse, participate in some lakeside fun, and revel in the beauty of The Point!
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Back row: Amos Gilbert ’14, Nick Spaulding ’14, John Bayreuther P’09’15’17, Cole Franklin ’10, Jeremiah Shipman ’00, Ryan Grady ’13, Erik Uhlig ’96, Jasper Beever ’12, Justin Simon ’00, Kip Hale ’95, Ryan Mitchell ’92, Peter Mumford, Chris Simons ’92, Deke Burns, Rick Hughes ’89, John Emery ’78, P’18, Patrick Gilligan ’80. Front row: Pierce King ’05, Tim Frazier ’00, Will Starkey ’14, Drew Philie ’06, Max Gilbert ’13, Austin Franklin ’13, Josh Jordan ’12, Billy Philpott ’12, Will Appleton ’13, Director of Athletics Ryan Frost, Charlie Dougherty, Alex Gray H’12, P’14’16, Kirk Franklin ’78, P’10’13.
Top left: Nick Spaulding ’14 and Austin Franklin ’13. Above: Josh Jordan ’12, Rick Hughes ’89, and Justin Simon ’00.
Top right: Kip Hale ’95. Below: Ryan Grady ’13 and Max Gilbert ’13.
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Top left: Justin Simon ’00. Top center: James Tautkus ’00 and Ryan Grady ’13. Top right: James Tautkus ’00.
Far left: Josh Jordan ’12, Drew Philie ’06, Chris Simons ’92, and Austin Franklin ’13. Near left; Austin Franklin ’13 and Will Appleton ’14.
Above: Jeremiah Shipman ’00, Tim Frazier ’00, Justin Simon ’00, James Tautkus ’00, and Alex Gray H’12, P’14’16. Above right: Charlie Dougherty and Erik Uhlig ’96. Right: Director of Alumni Programs Richard Clancy ’67. Far right: CMS classmates Chris Simons ’92 and Ryan Mitchell ’92.
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2015–2016 Head of School Search Frequently-Asked Questions About Cardigan and the McCuskers’ Announcement
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he 2015–2016 school year will be a time to celebrate the many ways in which David ’80 and Stephanie “Steff” McCusker P’09,’10 have contributed to Cardigan Mountain School since they came back to The Point in 2007, taking on roles as headmaster (now head of school) and “free safety,” respectively. Over the past seven-plus years, Dave’s strong and visionary leadership has put the School squarely on course to international distinction. He has been steady at the helm during a historic transformation of the campus— due in large part to his unabashed willingness to invite community support for the School’s mission and ongoing excellence—and he leaves an unprecedented legacy of success. Dave has redefined and elevated the “Cardigan Way” to represent a life of commitment to core values and lifelong learning, and has nurtured a special sense of “family” within the Cardigan community. Steff’s compassionate support of people and program, and her commitment to upholding the highest standards in our communications, has helped distinguish the “Cardigan brand.” Her modest, behind-the-scenes approach to her diverse and demanding roles here at the School, and the thoughtful way in which she interacts with each and every person make her a model of the Cardigan core values for all. We know that you will want to join us in celebrating the McCuskers, as they prepare for the next leg of their personal journey after the 2015–2016 school year, and we hope that you’ll make a special effort to visit The Point to thank Dave and Steff, and witness for yourself their incredible contributions to the School. –Diane G. Wallach P’06, Chair Cardigan Mountain School Board of Trustees
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Q. Why did the McCuskers decide to leave after the 2015-2016 school year? A. Leadership transition is of course part of the normal course of progress of any school or organization, and David and Steff McCusker’s tenure of nine years will be above the average for NAIS schools. As he wrote in his December 2014 announcement letter, “By that time [June 2016], we will have given everything we have, and we will be ready for a change of pace and a new set of opportunities.” The decision was completely initiated by the McCuskers and was not prompted by anything other than their collective sense of what’s best for their family and Cardigan. The 18-month lead time gives the Board of Trustees plenty of time to plan and execute an excellent process. Q. What are the McCuskers’ future plans after Cardigan? A. At the moment, they don’t have any plans. The 18-month lead time gives Dave and Steff plenty of time to consider what they’ll do next, and in the meantime, they intend to remain fully engaged at Cardigan and excited about achieving current strategic, programmatic, and development objectives. Q. Who will lead the search process? A. The Board of Trustees will manage the process and make the final decision. To start the process, the Board has created a task force, the Search Process Committee, to develop recommendations about the search process, potential search consultants, and to consider who might serve on the formal Search Committee. These recommendations will be presented to the board at its February 2015 meeting. The board is committed to a comprehensive and thoughtful process that will involve all trustees and will engage many individuals throughout the extended Cardigan community.
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