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Spring 2016
THE ROGERS ENDOWMENT FOR PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES
Jeffrey Kimbell ’89 hosts SG students on a whirlwind tour of Washington politics ROGERS SCHOLARS IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL
It’s a leap of faith from the Hilltop to the Hill
ASCALON
And then St. George the dragon slayer drew his mighty sword Ascalon…
beltway bound In March, a group of 10 history and government students at St. George’s — nine juniors and a senior—traveled to Washington, D.C., as participants in a hands-on interactive program made possible by the William S.R. Rogers Endowment for Public Policy Studies, brainchild and creation of Jeffrey Kimbell ’89 along with a cadre of fellow SG alumni and Washington colleagues
It’s no news flash that St. George’s School is more than 125 acres on a hilltop overlooking the atlantic Ocean. It is more than its celebrated buildings, rambling athletic fields, technology-driven facilities and vibrant arts center. It is even more than King Hall at high noon, though you’d have a hard time convincing a surge of famished students midway through the academic day of that. there are layers to the St. George’s experience that go deep, and one of those layers, arguably the core of the school’s identity and sense of community, is its alumni base — historically, of course, philanthropically, one hopes, and collaboratively as well. we say collaboratively, because when St. George’s alumni share their professions and accumulated life lessons with the school that spawned them, they bring to the table a perspective and a measure of authenticity unavailable within the confines of a campus classroom. and
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when they allow themselves to be exemplars in real time of what a student might consider doing once he or she leaves this place, they offer an invaluable dimension to the curriculum so painstakingly crafted by educators here to direct a given student’s course of study. those alumni become extensions of the teaching staff, partners in a way, embraced by current faculty for the unique possibilities they represent in the promulgation of the school’s academic mission. SG trustee Jeffrey Kimbell, a member of the Class of 1989, would argue that the dynamic works both ways, that you simply give back in direct proportion to what the school and its teachers gave you years before. Kimbell lives in washington, D.C., where as president of Jeffrey J. Kimbell & associates he represents some 25 handpicked clients in the life sciences community seeking legislative and policy (Please see “Beltway” on the back)
editor’s desk Notes from the Advancement Office with the 2015-16 academic year all but behind us, it is heartening to look back at what St. George’s has accomplished in and out of the classroom over the last nine months, and to contemplate the future of the school as we plot a course down the next leg of this remarkable journey. the cornerstones of education, leadership, creativity and innovation have stood firm, and the natural procession of students from one class year to the next has advanced at its typically inexorable pace. So the formula is intact, and with ever-expanding facilities and the waves of forward thinking that drive SG faculty in their quest for a curriculum that feeds on curiosity and inspires learning, so are the possibilities that await every student who comes here. In this edition of ascalon, we celebrate an extraordinary extracurricular program and the St. George’s alumni who created and administer it. the Rogers endowment for Public Policy Studies was established by SG alum Jeffrey Kimbell ’89 eight years ago to honor his most influential teacher, william S.R. “Robin” Rogers ’44, P’74, and today it gives current students the opportunity to visit washington, D.C., and see before their eyes how the federal government in this country really works, day in and day out. Read about it in this issue. It was a great day in late February when St. George’s was able to dedicate the new academic Center, and we have taken the opportunity in this publication to remember that ceremony and to recognize key players from the ranks of the builders, designers and planners who worked behind the scenes to make the project happen. So often the visionary nuances and shiny appearance of a new facility such as this obscure the people who managed the nuts and bolts from the ground up, yet their contributions are vital, unmistakable, and worthy of mention. we also present news from around the campus, a look at upcoming horizons for the mighty vessel Geronimo now still in the Med, and news from the advancement Office. Quentin Warren, Editor
Parents Committee convenes at midwinter meeting the weekend of Feb. 12-13 provided the opportunity for parents of SG juniors to attend targeted presentations and engage in dedicated panel discussions as part of the Fifth-Form Parents weekend program organized by the College Counseling Office. It is a comprehensive two-day informationgathering symposium held annually just prior to the March break designed to align juniors and their families with the often daunting college selection and admission process upon which they are all about to embark. the weekend also served as a convenient occasion for the St. George’s Parents Committee to come together and touch base midway through the academic year. On thursday, Feb. 11, the Parents Committee enjoyed a Chris Sanscomb art opening in the Hunter Gallery followed by a dessert reception at the home of associate Director of College Counseling and english teacher Stuart titus and his wife, associate Head for School life and mathematics teacher Katie titus. Members got down to work the next day during a fourhour session in the Nathaniel P. Hill library’s Davenport Room, where they heard from Head of School eric Peterson on the state of the school, from academic Dean Christopher Shaw and Katie titus on changes to the daily schedule and the status of St. George’s design-thinking pilot program SGx, and from the advancement Office on St. George’s Fund progress. New chairs of the Parents Committee Capt. & Mrs. Francis M. Molinari, U.S.N., P’16, ’18 took the reins from outgoing chairs Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Macaulay, P’12, ’14, ’16 and spoke
new Parents Committee Chairs Francis and Lisa Molinari, P’16, ’18, with outgoing Chair Janette Macaulay, P’12, ’14, ’16 at the Parents Committee meeting February 12 in the nathaniel P. Hill Library
enthusiastically and optimistically about the school and their vision for the future. “In many ways, St. George’s has become like a family to us,” they said. “we feel so fortunate that our daughters have landed here, after years of moving from school to school as military kids. when we were asked to chair the Parents Committee, it was a no-brainer for us. we are honored to work with other parents in supporting the school that has given our children such an innovative and outstanding educational opportunity. During our tenure on the Parents Committee, we hope to inspire others to come together to support St. George’s School’s wonderful teachers, staff and programs.”
academic Center formal dedication In conjunction with the midwinter meeting of the board of trustees over the weekend of Feb. 26-27, the academic Center was dedicated before an audience of students, faculty, staff, parents, trustees and special guests. the event was particularly significant in view of the recent opening of the revamped and refurbished duPont wing, the original circa-1963 structure that had served as SG’s science facility for half a century and comprised Phase II of the academic Center construction project on the heels of the new annex that came on line in September. the
building now is in full swing. appropriately, credit was given where credit was due during the ceremony as representatives from every facet of the project received recognition and thanks. Celebrated members of the construction team, Providence, R.I.based Shawmut Design & Construction, included Senior Project Manager Nicole blais, assistant Project Manager Justin bomysoad, Project executive Randy Caitlin, Vice-President of Shawmut Ron Simoneau, and Construction Superintendent bill Sweeney. Design principals from einhorn
Academic Dean and history teacher Christopher Shaw addresses attendees in the Academic Center Commons during the facility’s dedication ceremony on February 27
yaffee Prescott architecture & engineering, Inc., included Project Director Michael Collard, architectural Designer Rebecca Dion, Project Principal and lead Designer Paul King, and Project architect Marlena Socha. Supporters from the furniture supplier Creative Office Pavillion included account executive Cynthia bartley and Herman Miller Representative Pat Germani. Our friends at the westbrook, Me.based Glass and architectural Metal Fabricator Sigco Inc., who donated the glass and curtain wall package for the entire project, included St. George’s trustee David Mcelhinny ’71, P’10, president and CeO, along with Vice President troy Johnson. Officers in the Corporate Division of Providence, R.I.-based Citizens bank, instrumental in organizing flexible terms and favorable rates for the bond issue that has provided interim financing for the project, included Keith Kelly and eric Nygren. Complementing these tributes were remarks by Head of School eric Peterson, academic Dean Christopher Shaw, and students Dejania Cotton-Samuel ’16 and Jaewook Kwon ’16.
Rogers Scholars Descend on D.C. Reflections from the 10 Rogers Scholars who spent four days immersed in the Washington, D.C. power train point to meaningful lessons learned and eye-opening career insights gained “that was the coolest three hours of my life,” said Shivam Patel ’17, following half a day at the Pentagon where he and nine other St. George’s Rogers Scholars visiting washington, D.C. listened to and mingled with an assortment of senior U.S. military leaders from the Marines, the air Force and other branches of the armed services. Just being in the Pentagon is remarkable enough, let alone having the opportunity to tour its halls, attend press briefings, enjoy a private audience with an array of decorated officers, and, yes, order lunch at the Pentagon cafeteria. Of course, it helps when your host is assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public affairs and Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook. Cook, a member of St. George’s Class of 1985, is a central figure on the advisory board of SG’s Rogers endowment for Public Policy Studies. a close friend and colleague of Jeffrey Kimbell ’89, who established the endowment in 2008 in honor of his former history teacher Robin
Rogers, Cook is also one of a handful of washington-based St. George’s alumni responsible for bringing the Robin Rogers program to life (see “alumni bring diverse expertise to Rogers Scholars Program,” facing page). His contribution as a Pentagon press VIP complemented input from fellow alumni sponsors on a wide range of topics related to the ebb and flow of politics, domestic and foreign, across the nation’s capital over the course of the students’ four-day visit. Kimbell and his board, with input from our student participants, coordinate themes and speakers each year in washington on behalf of the program, and collaborate with SG history teacher Jim Connor and Director of alumni Relations bill Douglas here on the Hilltop. the Pentagon experience is one component, and a commanding one at that, but the depth and breadth of the program cover much more and truly it offers a comprehensive view of what goes on in washington and how the system works.
Standing at the entrance to the White House are (left to right): Dillon Kaynor ’17, History teacher Sarah Mongan, Austin Page ’17, Sophia Small ’17, Sophie Williams ’16, oasis Zhen ’17, Shivam Patel ’17 and George Moss ’17
“we introduce topics like SuperPaCs, how are delegates chosen, how does the electoral college work, what is a lobbyist, and what is the Federal election Commission, the FeC.” explained Kimbell. “we cover broader themes in foreign policy, including think tanks, and what is NatO, and is NatO still relevant. It is important to bear in mind that everything we present is bi-partisan, or bi-cameral in the case of the House and Senate. we always attempt to include a partisan bent from each side.” to the student participants, it is washington politics in the flesh. the itinerary in March was exhaustive and interactive. Students heard from Margaret Kimbrell, executive director of the consensus-building, anti-gridlock movement No labels, on “the Politics of Problem Solving.” they heard from Mike Gula, co-founder of the fundraising firm Gula Graham, on “Political Fundraising and lessons in life.” they learned about “Politics in the Digital age” at the offices of Google Inc. they met with U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon whitehouse P’12 (D-RI) in the Hart Senate Office building. they even heard from Chris Cox, executive director of the National Rifle association Institute for legislative action, on the defining role of lobbying in american politics. and, of course, there was the Pentagon. SG’s Rogers Scholars this year included alden Grimes ’17 (Portsmouth, R.I.), austin Page ’17 (long lake, Minn.), Sophie williams ’16 (Millwood, Va.), tyler Jones ’17 (Nantucket, Mass.), Shivam Patel ’17 (towaco, N.J.), Oasis Zhen ’17 (Qingdao, China), Dillon Kaynor ’17 (New Canaan, Conn.), Sophia Small ’17 (washington, D.C.), George Moss ’17 (New york, N.y.) and Margaret todd ’17 (austin, texas). the group, upon their return to St. George’s in late March, collected their thoughts and impressions and parlayed these into a presentation delivered as part of SG’s pilot program SGx during alumni weekend on May 7. their SGx angle was this: “Student Government has a large impact on student life on campus, but is it enough? exploring washington, D.C., and the interactions between the forces driving our country is one way to compare and restructure our Student Government.” what were those thoughts and impressions? to follow are a sampling from an anonymous survey distributed to the student participants following the trip: “the speakers and presenters enhanced my knowledge of public policy
and government in washington because I was able to apply what I have learned in aP Gov to people in real, day-to-day occupations, especially in the areas of campaign finance and journalism.” “One thing that I remember clearly from the trip is don’t take your politics personally. It is very hard not to let something that you care about become attached to you, and it is very easy to let
‘An opportunity like this is the reason I came to St. George’s, and you all made it happen. I would be lying if I said it wasn’t the most enlightening experience in my life’ it get personal. Seeing how a Democrat and a Republican can sit together in a room, joking with one another but still speaking for their own parties and working together, demonstrated how you can strike a balance between conflicting political beliefs.” “we read this 500-page textbook front to back for our aP exam, and it doesn’t come close to comparing with what we were able to see in D.C. behind closed doors. with gridlock and partisan politics, you assume nothing’s happening down there. but it’s not like nobody is showing up for work. People are actually working extremely hard behind closed doors in washington, really grinding to get something done, but we don’t always see the results from our point of view, sitting in a classroom here in Newport, R.I.” Finally, a note of gratitude to host Jeff Kimbell from junior Shivam Patel brings it all back to Robin Rogers himself: “I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for the Rogers Scholars program. I learned so much, and I took so much out of the experience. an opportunity like this is the reason I came to St. George’s, and with the help of you, and the other alumni from the program, you all made it happen. I would be lying if I said it wasn’t the most enlightening experience in my life. I have always contemplated studying foreign policy and public policy, and this program pushed me over the fence to a career that I would like to pursue, and enjoy.”
Geronimo — the odyssey home Few opportunities set St. Georges’ apart from its secondary-school peers with the learning potential and global magnitude of the Geronimo program. the seagoing classroom dates back three boats to the 53-foot yawl Solution in 1973. For decades it has plied the North atlantic between Narragansett bay and the bahamas every year—the delivery down in the fall, a winter of sea turtle conservation in the bahamian islands, and the return north in the early spring—giving SG students the chance to go sailing, to learn about the sea, and in the process to learn a little about life. last summer the 69-foot ted Hood-designed cutter Geronimo broke the mold and embarked on a roiling transatlantic voyage to the azores, then sailed on to the Mediterranean and Spain, followed by extensive cruising in Greece and along the turkish coast. this summer and then into the fall, winter and spring of 2017, Geronimo will return to Newport by way of the Canary Islands and Puerto Rico following completion of the Mediterranean circuit. at press time in early May, a crew of eight SG fourthformers were in the Ionian Islands to the west of Greece having visited the Cyclades and Crete in the aegean followed by a transit through the Corinth Canal. Upcoming legs include an alumni voyage from the Ionian island of Kefalonia to Sicily; a summer student voyage from Sicily to Sardinia; a Mediterranean marine biology voyage from Sardinia to Villefranche, France; a faculty trip from France to barcelona, Spain; an alumni voyage from barcelona through the balearics to Cartagena,
Spain; a student voyage from Spain to the Canary Islands; a Geronimo student/alum transatlantic from the Canaries to the Caribbean; two midwinter student voyages through the Caribbean; and finally the spring 2017 offshore return from Puerto Rico to Rhode Island. Visit Geronimo on the St. George’s web page (www.stgeorges.edu) to view interactive maps, peruse the itinerary, and experience the vessel under way in real time through uploaded and updated student logs.
The crew of Geronimo scale the heights above Monemvasia, a hidden fortress town perched on a tiny island off the eastern coast of the Peloponnese in Greece. The vessel lies at anchor below them in the distance
Chapel Friends support restoration effort this summer we will begin restoration of the Chapel’s 10 teak doors. the project has been made possible by the continued support of the Friends of the St. George’s Chapel. three doors will be addressed first, namely the north and south entrances to the passageway between the Chapel and Memorial Schoolhouse, and the architects Door on the North wall near the organ console. the building’s seven exterior doors have borne the brunt of damage from their constant exposure to wind, salt air, rain, snow and sun since they were installed during the Chapel’s construction in 1927. In succeeding years, the wood finishes have deteriorated and rust and pitting has damaged the elaborate wrought-iron hinges, handles and decorative strapping. the doors and several other wrought-iron objects in the Chapel were made by the noted blacksmith Samuel yellin of Philadelphia. each door will require approximately six-to-eight weeks of work, to be performed offsite. the restored doors will be back in time for the opening of school in September. the school is partnering with Hammersmith Studio of Newton Upper Falls, Mass., to complete the first phase of the project. Hammersmith has performed similar restoration work at Harvard and yale Universities, at the Society of St. John the evangelist in Cambridge, Mass., and at a number of residential properties.
ADVANCEMENT NEWS
SG’s Denver reception swings On thursday, april 14, St. George’s hosted an alumni reception in Denver, Colo., at Union Station’s terminal bar. the event was attended by some 20 upbeat alumni including trustee Michael Kim ’88 who was there both as a guest and as a representative of the board. In the mix from St. George’s were Head of School eric Peterson and his wife Senior associate Director of admission Krista Peterson, Interim Director of advancement Susie Keller, and advancement Officer Natalia do Couto, P’18.
Dragon guests in Denver include, left to right: Elliot Long ’99, Allie Simons ’05, Robby Baer ’00, Pavan Dharwadkar ’03, Chris Fouts ’00, Krista Peterson P’11, ’17 and Chris Fogg ’08
Describing the event, one guest remarked that “there was a great feel to it and all the alumni were excited to have St. George’s faculty and staff in town.” this is typically the case when Dragons rally in far-flung locales and get back to their high-school roots. It is always good to see the years fade away and classes blend into one in a spirited gathering of schoolmates, fellow alumni and SG staff. Other noteworthy St. George’s receptions held in the last six months include an intimate gathering of SG friends and alumni hosted by Jeff Kimbell ’89 at his house in washington, D.C. in late November, and a December reception for young alumni in boston at the 6b lounge on beacon Street. Stay on top of receptions and events in your area by monitoring correspondence from the alumni and advancement offices at St. George’s. there is no better way to reconnect with the school today than by engaging old friends, reliving the past and letting representatives from the school put it all in perspective with their fresh take on life at SG right now. the bottom line: Keep in touch!
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beltway (continued from the front page) solutions through the creation, modification, or proper implementation of public law. He is a can-do player immersed in the thick of washington politics. In 2008, he and a group of fellow SG alumni living and working in washington established the william S.R. Rogers endowment for Public Policy Studies at St. George’s to give present-day students a hands-on, interactive lesson on how the nation’s capital actually works by bringing them to washington and letting them experience politics firsthand. In the course of a scrupulously crafted fourday itinerary at the beginning of the March break, Kimbell and his Dragon colleagues offer a select group of SG students — our own Rogers Scholars — the opportunity to meet federal lawmakers, policy experts, senior advisors, pollsters, campaign strategists and lobbyists, and to discover through them what makes washington work, and beyond that, how to set one’s sights on becoming involved. william S.R. “Robin” Rogers ’44, P’74, taught english and history at St. George’s from 1956 to 1961 and from 1974 to 1993. He was a fixture on the Hilltop and received faculty emeritus status following his retirement. For Kimbell, he was profoundly inspirational. “I took every class Robin taught while I was at SG from 1986 to 1989,” he said. “Our politics could not possibly have been any more different, but through his encouragement, I started reading a lot of material outside of tradi-
tional reading assignments which I agreed with politically and began debating with him and others openly. and he encouraged all of it, which is what made him so special. the more I read, the stronger I got at debating him.” Debate and discord, compromise and consensus building. It’s what washington politics are all about, when you come right down to it. and Kimbell recognized how innately Robin Rogers prepared him for a career in that swirling vortex. So it was only natural that a program endowed to bring budding St. George’s students into the fold be named in his memory and honor. the Rogers endowment for Public Policy Studies is as much a tribute to the man as it is a natural extension of his gift for teaching and inspiring students. “the more I spoke to SG alumni in washington about how we all got involved in politics, the more I realized how big of an impact he had on others. Some of them hadn’t even taken a class with him, but still adored the man,” said Kimbell. “although Robin Rogers is no longer with us, it is our hope that this program will continue to honor him, the work that he did and the incredible impact that he made on so many of us.” Parlaying the impact that Robin had on his protégés into an opportunity for current students to look beyond the Hilltop with optimism and a blueprint for the future goes to the heart of what Kimbell and his colleagues are attempting to accomplish with the Rogers endowment for Public Policy Studies at St. George’s. It is
about washington, D.C., for sure, because there is so much substance to latch onto in that dynamic microcosm of political maneuvering. but it is also about the deeper notion of connecting and giving back. None of it is lost on SG history teacher Jim Connor, who along with Director of alumni Relations bill Douglas and history teacher Sarah Mongan served as a faculty liaison, prepared and briefed the participating students, and accompanied them on the visit to washington in March. “what I found to be very positive,” he said, “was that the alumni were really genuine in the way they wanted to get to know the students, the way they wanted to engage them, to know what these kids are like compared to when they were here. this is their way to give back, a very genuine way of giving back to their school
Jeff Kimbell ’89 prepares this year’s team of Rogers Scholars for their upcoming behind-the-scenes tour of Washington, D.C., during an opening reception at his home
and honoring their teacher. these are very successful people, and they were able to articulate what St. George’s had done for them, and how it helped them get to where they are today. that’s really valuable for our students.” the results, as you will see in our accompanying piece on the student perspective, are powerful. Kimbell and his troupe provide the infrastructure and SG connection. the extended roll call of policy makers, lobbyists, politicos, statesmen, movers and shakers brings the washington phenomenon into vibrant focus.
alumni bring diverse expertise to Rogers Scholars Program advisory gives the better part of an entire day to the program, organizing themes, speakers and agenda items while the 10-to-12 Rogers Scholars are in washington for their four days here. “So, welles Orr ’78, P’18, one of washington’s foremost trade experts at the washington firm Miller & Chevalier, typically handles speakers and tours of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. trade Representative’s office, the U.S. treasury and the white House. Peter Cook ’85, press secretary to U.S. Defense Secretary ashton Carter, got the MVP this year by organizing a mind-boggling half-day at the Pentagon where the Scholars met with senior leaders in the Marines and air Force and a variety of other folks who put their lives before their country every day. tucker Carlson ’87, P’15, ’18 has been incredibly generous Press Secretary Peter Cook ’85 addresses the SG contingent in a Pentagon briefing room before since the beginning of the introducing them to an assortment of U.S. armed-services top brass program with a ‘Covering
who are Kimbell’s associates, his SG alumni cohorts, and what are their roles as advisors and facilitators for SG's Rogers endowment for Public Policy Studies in washington? Kimbell makes it very clear that their involvement is not necessarily financial. Rather, it is their time and professional input that shape the program and give it its relevance. Speaking of the recent March trip, he said, “each member of the Rogers D.C.
the News’ segment, which brings in speakers from the Daily Caller to treat all sorts of topics in current events, journalism, politics, advertising and the economy. Gerrit lansing ’02 has created an entirely new viewpoint for the Scholars with a deep analysis of the digital world in politics, from fundraising online to managing content, to searching, creating and protecting one’s personal digital footprint and directing online reputation management. Our newest member of the Rogers advisory board, Jim thompson ’84, P’13, ’15, ’18 has been a huge help for the last two years, speaking about ‘life on the Campaign’ which gives a true indepth assessment of how campaigns are run, from opposition research, to polling data, fundraising, the use of advance teams and virtually any other thing you could think of related to national campaigns. we’re asking a lot from each member of the D.C. board of advisors and I find it absolutely awesome.” Non-board contributors this year included John Holder ’79, a political sciences professor at winthrop University with a Ph.D. in public policy, who organized a discussion of the electoral college, polling and the primaries in the heated context of the 2016 presidential race. additionally, alex Pfeiffer ’15 and bill Hatfield ’99 presented at the Daily Caller press session.
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dianne_reed@stgeorges.edu Cover photo: Brigadier General Eric M. Smith, U.S.M.C., Senior Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, addresses members of the SG history department and students participating in the Rogers Endowment for Public Policy Studies program seated around a Pentagon conference table in Washington, D.C.
Above: Students in the Global Studies Seminar led by English and history teacher Jake Westermann gather before the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion, the southernmost promontory of the Attica peninsula some 40 miles to the south of Athens, Greece. Photo by Jay Cunningham ’16.
Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 12
Top: If you look hard, you can make out Geronimo tied stern-to in the harbor of Hydra, one of the Saronic Islands along the Aegean coastline of Greece where the vessel spent quality time with St. George’s crew in March.
Alumni Board of Visitors meeting Athletic Contests vs. Middlesex Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 2017 Alumni Weekend