Foote Prints THE FOOTE SCHOOL • NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT • SUMMER/FALL 2011 • VOL. 38, NO. 2
The Groundbreaking
Ninth graders and kindergartners take their turn. See page 4.
We Imagined the Future: It’s Becoming a Reality Photos from August 23, 2011
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he Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building is rising from the ground. Foundations have been poured, steel beams are in place, and the outline of the building can be clearly seen.
While the construction area makes use of the Middle School recess field, it is reassuring to see that a good deal of green space will surround the building when the construction equipment and huge piles of dirt are removed. The project is on budget, but the schedule has suffered from the exceptionally rainy spring — we had 64 rainy days in the first 90 days of construction. Besides the weather delay, more bedrock had to be removed than was anticipated, and rock excavation is slow work. Accordingly, the scheduled date of completion has been moved back several weeks to late spring 2012. This summer contractors worked to install utility connections, including those for electrical upgrades to the Middle School building, so that there would be minimal disruption to the campus when school resumes in September. Our architect, Maryann Thompson, is pleased with the progress to date and with her working relationship with Chapel Construction and its CEO Lou Stone.
The building looking north, toward Highland Street. Note the Middle School and North Buildings at right.
The building looking east toward Loomis Place
Foote Prints Contents Spotlight 2 4
6 8 10 12 Around Campus 14 15 16 Report of Giving 22 24
“The Value of Reflection” by Carol Maoz Breaking Ground for the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building Eighth Grade Recognition Day Graduation Accolades Board of Directors Update Field Day May Day News & Notes from Around Campus From the Director of Development The Donor Roll
Alumnae & Alumni 38 Class Notes 59 Reunion Day 60 Why I Chose China by Alex Cohen ’01
About this issue: We hope you will notice our new color pages. With evolving technology we are able to do this at little additional cost. Enjoy! The Foote School does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions or education policies, or other school-administered programs, and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or non-job-related physical disability.
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SUMMER/FALL 2011 VOL. 38, NO. 2 Foote Prints is published twice a year for alumnae/i, parents, grandparents, and friends. Editor Charlotte Murphy Class Notes Editor Amy Caplan ’88 Design Thea A. Moritz Contributors Elizabeth Antle ’98, Francine Caplan, Maria Granquist, Margy Lamere, Michael Milburn, Julie Moore, Ann Baker Pepe Photography Laura Altshul, Ângela Giannella, Margy Lamere, Charlotte Murphy, Judy Sirota Rosenthal, Bill Sacco For the latest in news and events visit us at www.footeschool.org Board of Directors Melinda Agsten, President Richard Bershtein Sidney Bogardus Kim Bohen Judith Chevalier, Treasurer James Farnam ’65 Melanie Ginter, Vice President Joanne Goldblum Heidi Hamilton Mary Hu, Vice President George Knight Nadine Koobatian, PTC Co-President Cindy Leffell Glenn Levin Bruce Mandell Anne Martin David Moore Cheryl Nazdam, PTC Co-President Zehra Patwa Libby Peard, Past President Robert Sandine Jane Shipp David Soper Annie Wareck ’85 Ex-Officio Carol Maoz, Head of School Cover: Ninth graders and their Kindergarten buddies help break ground for the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building. See page 4.
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The Value of Reflection
Foote Prepares for the Reaccreditation Process As educators, we love the rhythm of the school year. While the summer offers the wonderful opportunity to recharge and renew, September offers the opportunity to start fresh — to set new goals, try out new ideas, and expand on things we’ve already started. This year will be especially meaningful with the construction of the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building under way; the excitement of watching it take form and planning for its use will be palpable. An important theme this year is reflection and self-study. Every ten years, schools and colleges around the country take part in an accreditation process. The evaluation approach that is used by CAIS (Connecticut Association of Independent Schools) is based on a structured self-study and disciplined peer review. While this process has proved over many years to be a “quality-assurance” resource, in fact, we view it as so much more than that. This year of self-study provides us the opportunity to be reflective: to recognize our strengths, validate the excellence of our school and community, identify areas for new initiatives or enhancements, and, as a result, consider and reflect on the school’s priorities, as well as hopes and dreams for the future. In the spring we began this process with discussions about our mission statement amongst faculty, staff, the Board of Directors, and the PTC. The British mathematician and philosopher William Kingdon Clifford believed that, “A little reflection will show us that every belief, even the simplest and the most fundamental, goes beyond experience when regarded as a guide to our actions.” Discussing and re-considering Foote’s mission statement helps ensure that it
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Carol Maoz with ninth grader Bea Alexander at graduation.
remains at the forefront of our decisions and priority-setting. The discussions we engaged in were valuable in affirming our core values, while helping us to bring into sharper focus our commitment to 21st century skills of working independently, collaboratively, and creatively.
The 2011–12 school year will be spent considering every aspect of our school from curriculum and the experience of our students to resources, governance and communication. We will gather parent and student input through online surveys. The data collected will
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The Revised Mission Statement The Foote School nurtures a lifelong love of learning and teaching and fosters a commitment to excellence in its students and faculty. Teachers lead children to ask questions and discover connections; to think and work independently, collaboratively, and creatively; and to learn by doing. Our community values each child, appreciates differences, and challenges prejudice while giving our students the skills to explore the world with joy and purpose.
become part of an extensive report presented to CAIS next summer. In the Fall of 2012, a visiting committee comprised of educators from schools with differing sizes and missions will visit Foote for three days. Their fundamental responsibility will be to examine whether we are doing what we say we do and how well our programs reflect our mission. Ultimately, we will be evaluated on thirteen standards and receive a set of “Commendations and Recommendations.” While the process is extremely timeconsuming and is layered on top of all the work we do every day to meet the needs of our children, we embrace it with enthusiasm and positive energy. Many factors go into building and sustaining the special community that is Foote, and the excellent education that our children receive. Our history and traditions, as well as our commitment to continual growth and learning, are significant aspects of this success. However, it is my strong belief that, ultimately, it is our teachers who make all the difference. I want to share excerpts from two (of the many) notes I received this summer — one from the parent of a graduating ninth grader, the other from an alumna invited to serve on our newly formed Alumni Council.
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“With Anna’s graduation it’s hard for me to believe that for the first time in eleven years, I am no longer a Foote parent. I wanted to let you know how much I thought of the school. The program is not only challenging but interesting and fun. The teachers and administrators are talented and dedicated and clearly truly care about their students and their school. I hope
that my kids’ educational experiences in the future continue to live up to those at Foote.” “I am delighted to have been asked to serve on the Alumni Council. I loved Foote so much (and I was on vacation with two fellow Footies and will be in one’s wedding next year) and it really did get me where I am now. It gave me a great education and life-long friends, so I am very happy to give back.” I look forward to a year of reflection, building, and growth.
Carol Maoz Head of School
In Tribute I am personally grateful to outgoing Board President Libby Peard for helping in my smooth transition to Foote School. She is an excellent communicator, bridge builder, and listener, and I have benefitted from her wisdom, her sense of history, and her vision for the future. She led us successfully during a critical time at Foote — new leadership, a hugely successful capital campaign, and a new building! — Carol Maoz At the final Board meeting of the year, incoming Board President Melinda Agsten spoke on behalf of the Board of Directors to express gratitude for Libby Peard’s service to the school as a Director for six years and, particularly, her leadership as Board President for the past four years. Noting Libby’s strategic thinking, diplomatic skills, and unwavering focus on advancing Foote's mission, Melinda recounted the critical role Libby played in negotiating the purchase of 3.8 acres of property from The St. Francis Home, raising funds both to purchase the land and to construct the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building, and hiring the new Head of School. A few days later, when she attended the final faculty meeting of the year, Libby received a standing ovation from the faculty.
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Gonna Make This Building Grow
The Milikowsky family, from left, Matt ’95, Sharon, Dan, and Jennifer ’02. Jonathan was a member of the Class of ’98.
As the cover of this magazine attests, the official ground breaking for the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building on April 5 was an all-community affair. Students were as involved as the Board of Directors, alumni, parents, faculty and staff. Site preparation began over spring break, with actual construction starting in late March. Teachers across the grades immediately started using the construction project as a reference point for classes from math to art. So the mood at groundbreaking was ebullient, and the on-again, off-again rain showers far from dampened spirits. Instead, they served to bond the community. The formal part of the event moved into the Hosley Gym and was highlighted by an enthusiastic community singing “The Construction Song,” with words by Lower School Head Patty Chamberlain to the tune of “The Garden Song” by David Mallett. 4
Close Milikowsky family friends Ryan Harrity ’98, and parents Janet Madigan and Robert Harrity.
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The Construction Song: Gonna Make This Building Grow
Lower School Head Patty Chamberlain, center, and music teachers Liz ReedSwale and Sarah Heath lead the sing-a-long.
Refrain: Inch by inch, row by row, Gonna make this building grow. All it takes is some folks in the know And a piece of open ground. Inch by inch, row by row, Watch it on our web cam show. When it’s done we’ll yell, “Bravo!” As the fence comes tumblin’ down.
Breaking ground, from left, Board President Libby Peard, Capital Campaign Chair Sid Bogardus, Building Committee Co-Chair Melanie Ginter, Head of School Carol Maoz, and Building Committee Co-Chair David Moore
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Eighth Grade Recognition Day
The Class of 2012
On June 14 the faculty and middle school students and parents gathered to present certificates to departing eighth graders. Student leaders passed their positions on to their successors and several academic and athletic prizes were awarded.
announced the Eighth Grade Parents Farewell Gift, which will help fund equipment for the eighth grade science laboratory in the new building. The Eighth Grade Athletic Achievement Awards are given to those students who
The program was led by Student Council President Nate Barton, who announced that the Student Council Gift will be split three ways: to the Baba Coleman Fund in honor of the beloved African drumming teacher, to an Afghan orphanage, and to the Red Cross for Japanese tsunami relief. He also announced that Peyton Swift will be next year’s Student Council president. (See box for a complete list of leadership positions passed down.) Dan Chung, father of Dana, and Joe MacDougald, father of Ben, 6
have demonstrated throughout the year the highest level of skill, sportsmanship, leadership, spirit and effort. The girls award, presented by CJ Bell, was given to Caitlin Farrell. The boys Athletic Achievement Award was presented to Stuart Sommers by John Climie. Latin teacher Maura Williams presented the Eighth Grade Academic Prize, given to the students with the highest achievement grade averages for the entire eighth grade year. Honorable mentions went to Caitlin Farrell, Olivia Shin, and Kyra Goldstein. The prize was given to Taylor Rossini. Rachel Jones, editor of “Footenotes,” the school’s literary magazine, announced that the 2011 issue was dedicated to African drumming teacher Baba Coleman.
Manu Nathan ’97 and pal Sam Burbank ’12
In his remarks, Middle School Head John Turner used the analogy of a map Foote Prints
and a backpack to illustrate to the students what they get in a Foote education. “Dig deeper (into the backpack), though, and you’ll notice that you’ve also got some items that you’ll never lose now that you’ve got them — the ways you attack the really challenging problems, the ways you make your ideas known, the ways you say “I can” and then get right to it. And the one you gained in kindergarten, the ability to ask really cool questions? It’s been there all along.” Head of School Carol Maoz, Head of Middle School John Turner, and Assistant Head of Middle School Liam Considine presented each departing eighth grader with a Foote School certificate.
Megan King ’12 and Paul Park ’11 display the check for $619 that Community Service donated to Christian Community Action.
Rob Williamson ’11, right, passes the “feather” to the next Falco, Max Sbriglio ’12.
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The ceremony included performances by the eighth grade handbell elective, the eighth grade guitar elective and the chorus. It was followed by a luncheon for the eighth graders and their families and guests.
Eighth Graders will attend the following schools: Hannah Beebe: Choate Rosemary Hall Caleb Bishop: Foote School Sam Burbank: Foote School Jay Coburn: Foote School Dana Chung: Amity High School Meera Dhodapkar: Foote School Caitlin Farrell: Choate Rosemary Hall Jon-Patrick Fitch: Xavier High School Hannah Friedman-Bell: Brookline (Mass) High School Lucy Friedman-Bell: Brookline (Mass) High School Kyra Goldstein: Choate Rosemary Hall Max Hauser: Foote School Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy: Foote School Megan King: Choate Rosemary Hall Harrison Lapides: Foote School Sabrina Levin: Hopkins School Margie Lewis: Hopkins School Ben MacDougald: Choate Rosemary Hall Conor Marlatt: Foote School Olivia Matthes-Theriault: Foote School Nick McCabe: Foote School Cassidy McCarns: Foote School Jackson Price: Westminster School Mia Reid: Foote School Peter Reilly-Yurkovsky: Choate Rosemary Hall Taylor Rossini: Choate Rosemary Hall Olivia Shin: Loomis Chaffee School Andrew Salerno: Amity High School Max Sbriglio: Foote School Ian Shaw: Foote School Isabella Siegel: Sacred Heart High School Stuart Sommers: Choate Rosemary Hall Peyton Swift: Foote School Gabrielle Totten: Amity High School Clara Wencker: Hopkins School Dale Wongwiwat: Foote School Alec Zemborain: Foote School Mikel Zemborain: Foote School Bryan Zhou: Foote School
Leadership Roles for the 2011–12 School Year NINTH GRADE PRESIDENT Cassidy McCarns STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT Peyton Swift AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy Cassidy McCarns COMMUNITY SERVICE Eliza Dunham Leila Sachner ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION GROUP Preston Stump Logan Calderone JAZZ ROCK ENSEMBLE John Harbinson MODEL CONGRESS Caleb Bishop Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy Olivia Matthes-Theriault Cassidy McCarns Bryan Zhou FOOTENOTES, LITERARY MAGAZINE Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy Conor Marlatt FOOTE STEPS, YEARBOOK Mia Reid Josie Lee SPI Olivia Matthes-Theriault Lilli Gibson FALCO, THE FALCON MASCOT Max Sbriglio
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Graduation 2011
The Ninth Grade Class of 2011
With pride, joy, excitement, and anticipation, the 21 ninth graders processed into the Hosley Gymnasium to the traditional strains of The Theme from Pomp and Circumstance. Teacher Edie Flagg opened the ceremonies with a reflection, and Class President Britney Dumas welcomed faculty, classmates, families and guests, noting that, “ … the lessons, memories and friendships we have gathered here will travel and grow with us whatever we end up doing in life.”
AJ Brown Ortiz presented an honorary diploma in honor of Hannah Lee, a member of the class of 2008 who died suddenly in 2004, to long-time teacher Pat Mahnensmith, noting that Mrs. Mahnensmith “wasn’t only a great teacher, she was a sincere and loving person.”
Gabriel Zanuttini-Frank announced the class gift, which will be used to purchase a score board for the new field and to support financial aid.
On behalf of the school’s alumnae/i, Foote kindergarten teacher Katy Clark-Spohn Botta ’98, welcomed the new graduates to the alumnae/i body
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Representing the ninth grade parents, Kim Bohen announced their farewell gift would be directed to special faculty-staff luncheons and trees planted near the new building.
and announced that Nate Barton and Britney Dumas would be the correspondents for the Class of 2011. The Ninth Grade Academic Prize was awarded to Rachel Jones. The Jean B. Shepler Fine Arts Prize winner was Rob Williamson, and Athletic Achievement Awards were presented to Erin Gallagher, Anna Camilleri, and Gabriel Zanuttini-Frank. The Margaret B. Hitchcock Prize, awarded to a student who has overcome academic challenges through diligence and effort, and who emerged a strong and promising scholar, went to Aidan Cobb.
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Rachel Jones celebrates with her parents James and Rebecka.
Secondary School Matriculations 2011 Luke Clendenen receives his diploma from Head of School Carol Maoz.
The Foote School Prize, awarded by the faculty to the student who best exemplifies the spirit of the school and who has demonstrated leadership, school spirit, love of learning, generosity of heart and service to others, was presented to Caleb Thomas. Jesse Ciccolo Phillips introduced the speaker, his father Jack Ciccolo, an attorney, who detailed key experiences from field trips to special projects, summing up, “My point in recounting
AJ Brown-Ortiz presents the Hannah Lee Diploma to former Foote teacher Pat Mahnensmith.
these memories is to remind (you) and us that what has shaped the young men and women (you) have become is the combination of all your experiences and all the events that (you) have shared. We know (you) have all received a great education here but you have blossomed in so many other ways as well.”
Bea Alexander: Berkshire School Nate Barton: Branford High School Peter Berger: Hamden High School Jack Bohen: Choate Rosemary Hall Sangye Bhutia: Hamden High School AJ Brown-Ortiz: Notre Dame High School Anna Camilleri: Choate Rosemary Hall Luke Clendenen: Williams School Aidan Cobb: Choate Rosemary Hall Britney Dumas: Westover School Erin Gallagher: Choate Rosemary Hall
Those in attendance enjoyed watching a lively presentation of the class through the years created by Erin Gallagher, and Head of School Carol Maoz and Board of Directors President Libby Peard awarded a diploma to each graduate.
Rachel Jones: Hamden High School & ECA George Knight: Westminster School Paul Park: Choate Rosemary Hall Jesse Phillips: Suffield Academy Sarah Reilly: TBA Zach Riegelmann: Notre Dame High School Caleb Thomas: Choate Rosemary Hall
Jesse Phillips with his fathers, Sid Phillips and Jack Ciccolo, and grandmother Elizabeth Phillips.
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The morning’s program was enlivened by student musical performances. The ninth grade guitar elective performed Summer Wind, the handbell elective performed Joyful Canticle, and the drumming elective performed Funga/Djolie. Following tradition, the new alumnae and alumni greeted their guests and teachers in a receiving line before joining their families at the graduation luncheon.
Brooke Thompson: Wilbur Cross High School & ECA Rob Williamson: Hamden Hall Country Day School Gabriel Zanuttini-Frank: Choate Rosemary Hall
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Accolades 2011 Congratulations to members of the Foote School student body who have received awards and recognitions. GRADUATION AND EIGHTH GRADE RECOGNITION DAY The Foote School Prize Caleb Thomas The Margaret B. Hitchcock Prize Aidan Cobb Ninth Grade Academic Award Rachel Jones Eighth Grade Academic Award Taylor Rossini Honorable Mention: Caitlin Farrell, Kyra Goldstein, & Olivia Shin Jean B. Shepler Fine Arts Prize Rob Williamson Ninth Grade Athletic Awards Gabriel Zanuttini-Frank Erin Gallagher and Anna Camilleri Eighth Grade Athletic Awards Caitlin Farrell, Stuart Sommers CONTINENTAL MATHEMATICS LEAGUE (Ninth Grade level mathematics) Foote Team — cumulative score: 146, top score in region Nate Barton Jack Bohen AJ Brown-Ortiz Anna Camilleri Aidan Cobb Erin Gallagher Rachel Jones George Knight Paul Park Jesse Phillips Taylor Rossini Caleb Thomas Rob Williamson Gabriel Zanuttini-Frank
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Paul Park correctly answered 28 of the 30 questions offered this year, making him a Regional Student Winner. AMERICAN MATHEMATICS CONTEST Sponsored by the Mathematics Association of America (grades 6, 7, & 8) Team score 45
Max Karlan +25/35 tied for 4th, New Haven Region Vikram Amar +26/35 tied for 2nd, New Haven Region MODEL CONGRESS AWARDS Held at Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn, NY, the Model Congress included 500 students from 20 schools.
NEW ENGLAND MATHEMATICS LEAGUE Eighth Grade Team Score: 105 4th place — New Haven Region
Twenty legislative bills presented by Foote students were passed. Two Foote School bills were selected for debate in full committee session in the afternoon. The bill presented by eighth graders Margie Lewis and Cassidy McCarns, An Act to Ban Circuses and Provide Sanctuary for Former Circus Animals, was selected for full session and subsequently passed.
Scored at least +20/35 Meera Dhodapkar Caitlin Farrell Taylor Rossini Andrew Salerno Bryan Zhou
Honorable Mentions for best legislator: Seventh Grade: Rob Casey Eighth Grade: Gabrielle Totten, Bryan Zhou Ninth Grade: Anna Camilleri, George Knight
Seventh Grade Team Score: 117 4th place — New Haven Region
Golden Gavel Award for Best Legislator: Eighth Grader Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy
Honor Roll, represents approximately the top 5% of more than 2300 competing US schools and schools abroad Taylor Rossini
Scored at least +23/35: Helena Butler Logan Calderone Ethan Della Rocca Lilli Gibson Dominique Williams Scored +35/40 and tied for 2nd, New Haven Region: Dominique Williams
NATIONAL LATIN EXAM This comprehensive exam consisting of 40 questions covering vocabulary and grammar, history and civilization, mythology, English derivatives and reading comprehension is given to students all over the US and in several foreign countries.
Sixth Grade Team Score: 120 1st place — New Haven Region
Ninth Grade Gold Medal and Summa Cum Laude Nate Barton Caleb Thomas
Scored at least +23/35: Vikram Amar Aaron Baxter Max Karlan Virginia Stanley Holden Turner
Silver medal and Maxima Cum Laude Gabe Zanuttini-Frank Rachel Jones Jack Bohen
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Magna Cum Laude Aidan Cobb Erin Gallagher Paul Park Cum Laude Sangye Bhutia George Knight Rob Williamson Eighth Grade Perfect score and Gold Medal, Summa Cum Laude Certificate Kyra Goldstein Gold medal and Summa Cum Laude Certificate Taylor Rossini Bryan Zhou Silver medal and Maxima Cum Laude Certificate Hannah Beebe Caitlin Farrell Lucy Friedman-Bell Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy Conor Marlatt
Mementos It's become a Foote tradition. Each year the ninth graders are presented with special gifts to wear at graduation and, as we hear from our young alums, well beyond. The boys are given a maroon tie with the Foote School seal, and the girls receive a special piece of jewelry that incorporates a Foote School seal charm. The pearl bracelets each girl wore on June 15 this year were purchased from One Pearl, a company that donates 100 percent of its profits to non-profit organizations that benefit children's health and education. Each piece of One Pearl jewelry features a contrasting black or white pearl, symbolizing a life transformed because of a One Pearl purchase.
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Olivia Shin Isabella Siegel Peyton Swift Magna Cum Laude Certificate Caleb Bishop Meera Dhodapkar Harrison Lapides Gabrielle Totten Cum Laude Certificate Dana Chung Hannah Friedman-Bell Nicolas McCabe Andrew Salerno Max Sbriglio Stuart Sommers Seventh Grade Introduction to Latin certificates Yael Braverman Helena Butler Logan Calderone Robert Casey Caitlin Chiocchio Ethan Della Rocca Natalie DiMario
Christiaan Dinkeloo Ariel Feinstein Sara Feinstein Lilli Gibson Teddy Kennedy Nat Kerman Carson McCarns Olivia Podos Leila Sachner Caroline Soper Emma Weiss Dominique Williams Anika Zetterberg CT COUNCIL OF LANGUAGE TEACHERS POETRY RECITATION CONTEST More than 1,100 students from 93 schools in Connecticut competed in the event. Foote students recited in 12 categories and won first or second place medals in nine categories. Seventh Grade French, High School 1 Teddy Kennedy, first place Spanish, High School 1 Healy Knight, first place Latin, Middle School 1 Caitlin Chiocchio, second place Native Polish, Middle School Matt Dziuda, first place Eighth Grade French, High School 2 Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy, second place Latin, Middle School 2 Olivia Shin, second place Ninth Grade Latin, High School 2 Rachel Jones, second place Spanish, High School 4 Britney Dumas. third place French, High School 3 Rob Williamson, third place MAROON AND GREY AWARD Field Day Winner Maroon Team: Captains Sarah Reilly and Zach Riegelmann 11
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A Year of Great Successes Board of Directors Update This has been a year of great successes at Foote School. On behalf of Foote’s Board of Directors, I am pleased to share some of the most exciting headlines. In September, we launched the public phase of our Capital Campaign with roughly $8 million raised toward a $12 million goal. By the end of the school year, with unprecedented donor support, we had crossed the $11 million mark and are now confident that our very ambitious goal for this campaign is achievable. Other good news on the fundraising front relates to the Annual Fund. It is common for annual giving to drop during years of active capital fundraising. However, with remarkable leadership from Annual Fund Chair Rich Bershtein and support from so many in the Foote community, we not only exceeded our goal of $529,000, but set a new record. (see page 23) On the building and grounds front, the new Highland Street field officially opened for the spring sports season. It also served as the perfect venue for Field Day, which began with a ribboncutting ceremony. And, in late March, we began construction on the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building. This campus-defining Middle School facility will include three state-of-the-art science laboratories, a technology center, a special Harkness Table classroom, and three additional classrooms flexibly configured to accommodate best teaching practices across many disciplines. We are especially pleased to report that this project is moving forward on budget, and we anticipate its completion by late spring of 2012. We could not have made these headlines without so many working together 12
in support of the school. Ours is a special community, and when we work together remarkable things happen. Certainly this is the case every day in the classroom when faculty members work with Foote students. This happened when the PTC staged events throughout the year, bringing the community together in wonderful ways and raising more than $40,000 at the spring auction ¡Fiesta Global! It happened every time Co-Chairs Melanie Ginter and David Moore assembled the Building Committee, and we moved one step closer to creating the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building. And, it happened with every contribution to our Annual Fund and Capital Campaign from current and past parents, faculty, alumnae/i, grandparents, and friends. So thank you to everyone who has played a part in making this year’s headlines. On a more personal note, I would like to thank members of the Foote School Board. I feel honored to have worked with Foote Directors during the past four years and appreciate their experience, dedication and the great team effort. I especially thank Melinda Agsten, who steps up as President next year, and Larry Buhl, Kristin Hawkins, Joe Craft and Catherine Sbriglio, who are stepping down from the Board after extraordinary service to the school. And, finally, thank you to Head of School Carol Maoz for her hard work and dedication to making Foote School the best that it can be. It has been my great pleasure working with Carol during the past two years, and I look forward to her continued success as Head of School.
Libby Peard P ’95, ’08, ’10 President, Foote School Association
In Appreciation The Foote Board of Directors, which works so hard to imagine and implement plans for the school’s future, evolves each year. At the Association’s Annual Meeting in May, the Board thanked four departing members for their dedicated service: KRISTIN HAWKINS served on the Board for three years ex-officio as PTC Co-President, then completed two years of an unfinished term as well as a four-year term. She served on the Building, Finance, Financial Aid, Head Search, Nominating, and Personnel Committees. Her architectural expertise was extremely valuable on the Building Committee, where she demonstrated an unwavering commitment to ensuring that the new building will be a truly high quality addition to Foote’s campus. JOE CRAFT served from 2003–11. His work focused on Board Governance, and he chaired the Nominations Committee for four years and led the effort to clarify procedures for regular Board and Head of School evaluation. LARRY BUHL joined the Board in 2001 and served two four-year terms and two years ex-officio as Immediate Past President. He chaired the school’s strategic planning process in 2005–06 and served as Board President in 2006–07. As a member of the Executive Committee, Larry brought his valuable experience in the business world to the Finance and Audit Committees. CATHERINE SBRIGLIO has been instrumental in increasing parent involvement in the school and the PTC, emphasizing community building events while organizing a series of successful fundraising events.
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Meet the New Members of the Board of Directors
Kim Bohen
George Knight
Kim Bohen has 16 years experience as an independent management consultant for local and national public and non-profit clients. She is the former Director of Education Initiatives at the United Way of Greater New Haven, where she oversaw education-related community investments and partnerships. Before starting her consulting practice, Kim managed grant making in K–12 education for the IBM Corporation and served as Assistant Press Secretary in the New York City Public Schools. Kim holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a BA from Brown University. She and her husband, Doug James, live in Wallingford on the Choate campus, where Doug teaches English. Their son, Jack, just graduated from Foote and is attending Choate. Daughter Lily (seventh grade) and son Grady (fifth grade) attend Foote. George Knight is an architect and principal of Knight Architecture LLC, a firm that designs residential, educational, and institutional buildings. Prior to founding his own firm, George was a Senior Associate at Cesar Pelli & Associates in New Haven. Since 2004 he has been a critic and instructor at the Yale School of Architecture, from which he graduated. He also attended Princeton University and Deerfield Academy. He Summer/Fall 2011
Bruce Mandell
serves on the Board of Governors at the Ivy Club in Princeton, NJ, the City of New Haven‘s Historic District Commission, and the Board of Directors for the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. George lives near Foote with his wife, Meg, and their five children. Son George just graduated from Foote and is attending Westminster School. Daughters Healy and Grace are in eighth and fifth grades, respectively, son Logan is a seventh grader and son Finn is a new kindergartner. Bruce Mandell is President of DataMail, Inc., a family-owned business founded in 1971 and located in Newington, CT. Data-Mail is one of the nation’s largest direct marketing production facilities. Prior to joining Data-Mail, Bruce was a corporate lawyer in Manhattan. He graduated from Tufts University and Georgetown University Law School. Bruce and his wife, Lillian Garcia, live in Woodbridge and have two daughters at Foote, Madison (sixth grade) & Isabella (third grade). Bruce is a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees of the Kingswood-Oxford School, a trustee of the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford, a board member of the World Lung Foundation, and a Fire Commissioner for the Town of Woodbridge. He is also a trustee of
Nadine Koobatian
the Mandell Family Foundation, a charitable foundation focused on philanthropic efforts to further medical, educational, and social development. PTC Co-President Nadine Koobatian previously served as the group’s treasurer. Nadine and her family moved to Connecticut in 2000 from Los Angeles, where she practiced commercial and insurance coverage litigation with a large international law firm. Prior to that, Nadine worked with a law firm in New Jersey, focusing on education and special education law. She has also lived in Washington, DC, where she served as an enforcement attorney for the federal government and as a judicial law clerk. She has a BA from Tufts University and a JD from American University. Nadine and her husband, Greg, a physician, live in Madison with their children John (seventh grade), Elizabeth (fifth grade) and Nicholas. Nadine is in the process of founding a business that will provide advocacy services to special education students. She has served on the boards of the Valley-Shore YMCA, the Shoreline Foundation, TEAM (Taxpayers Education Alliance of Madison), and the Ryerson School PTO. She is regional chair of the Tufts University Alumni Admission Program. 13
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Field Day on the New Field Field Day competition between the maroon and the grey teams goes back to the 1920s, when students hiked from the old St. Ronan Street campus to various Yale fields. The day, May 5 this year, still exemplifies school spirit. The parade of the classes with their colorful banners held high was led by Falco, the school mascot (ninth grader Rob Williamson) and school head Carol Maoz down Loomis Place and across Highland Street and up to the new field. Festivities began with the ribbon cutting for the field, followed by the traditional warm-up with the Chicken Dance. Then students in their maroon or grey T-shirts exuberantly carried on with the tug-o-war, threelegged race and the final baton relay.
Warming up with “The Chicken Dance”
Ninth graders Paul Park, left, and George Knight lead students in “The Chicken Dance” at the start of Field Day.
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The teams assemble for the parade to the new field.
Fifth grade girls push off for the 100-yard dash
Third graders pull for the grey team …
… and the maroon team.
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May Day — Joy in Learning Foote's traditional celebration of the arrival of spring was held on May 27 on Rike Field, across Highland Street, as in past years. From the intricacies of the third grade Maypole Dance to the finesse required of the ninth graders in their Sleights Sword Dance, May Day is indeed a learning experience in the best Foote School tradition. Students in grades four through nine danced the Virginia Reel and parents and other relatives joined in. The day was bright, clear, and comfortably warm — perfect for dancing on Rike Field as well as for the all-school picnic that followed.
Third graders weaving the traditional May Pole
Jim Farnam ’65 with his daughter, fifth grader Elsa Rose
Third graders Eva Illuzzi and David Metrick
Kindergartners Gabe McCray and Marilee Ganter
A view from the new field of the festivities on Rike Field.
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Foote Scrapbook ¡Fiesta Global—Olé! Several hundred parents, friends and faculty had a terrific time on Saturday evening, April 30, at ¡Fiesta Global! The Auction Committee transformed the Hosley Gym into an exciting bazaar, with enticing food tables interspersed with silent auction displays. Salsa dancing and flamenco further enlivened the atmosphere. A huge thank you goes to the PTC and the Auction Committee for the great teamwork, creativity, and energy that went into producing such a wonderful event. And thank you to the many parent volunteers who worked before, during and after the auction to set up, staff tables, and help with breakdown. These combined efforts raised more than $40,000 to go toward Foote programs.
¡Fiesta Global! transforms the Hosley Gym.
Parents enjoy a lesson in salsa dancing at the Fiesta.
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Sixth graders perform music from Hungary during the Festival of the World.
Passports to the World A Festival of the World, which began as the International Festival in 1999, was held at Foote on April 28, when sixth graders presented information about countries they had studied throughout the year. On the first day of school each student chose a country with a spin of the globe. Their fingers landed on countries ranging from Algeria to Australia, Croatia to Honduras, Morocco to the United Kingdom, for a total of 54 countries. In traditional dress from countries around the world, the students shared their accumulated knowledge of the cultures they had studied with poems, songs, dances and games. Part of their research focused on science and ecology — each student explored issues facing his or her country and became familiar with its climate, flora, fauna, and agriculture. For many students the statistical component of their work, part of math class, was highly thought provoking. They calculated percentages using their class to represent the world’s population:
Robinson Armour (6th) describes the composition of the world’s population.
If our 54 sixth graders represent the 7 billion people in our world, • Well over half — 32 — live on the continent of Asia • Eight live on the continent of Africa • Seven live in the Americas, North, Central and South America • Six live in Europe • Just one lives in Oceana, including Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. They also applied statistics to the world’s religions, access to electricity and food. Foote Prints
Salmon River Trip Makes Science Real Sixth grade science students act as citizen scientists as they participate in the year-long Atlantic Salmon Association’s ‘Salmon in the Classroom’ program, which dovetails with their study of journeys in their humanities class. Students raise Atlantic salmon from egg to fry, culminating in a day-long field study release trip to the Salmon River in Colchester, CT. This year, on May 6, the sixth graders traveled to the Salmon River Recreation Area with the ninth grade, which studies river ecology as well as animal anatomy and physiology in their high school biology course. The sixth graders acted as teachers as they delivered lessons related to Atlantic salmon to the ninth grade class.
Fifty States Fair
Research, Reports, Displays and Demonstrations
Photos above and below: Teamwork: the photos show students from the sixth and ninth grades on their Salmon Restocking field trip.
Fourth graders became experts on each of the 50 states plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico as they prepared for the annual Fifty States Fair on April 30. Each student created a poster, state map, and project promoting the economy and tourist attractions of the state they studied. In art class they created Mondrian-style paintings of their state and its neighboring states. Parents and students from other grades came to the Hosley Gym for the State Fair to learn from the experts.
The Teaching Garden The beautiful garden created last summer between Rike Field and the new field gets constant use across the grades as an outdoor classroom. The Mixed Age Group alone used it for observational activities (including lots of sketching), poetry (they wrote haiku and other poems there), math (perimeter/area), music classes, dance (May Day dances were practiced next to it) and science (insects/birds/soil/weather). The children even helped improve the soil in MAG teacher Margy Lamere’s plot “by bringing umpteen bags of Foote compost over from the Sacred Woods.” She adds, “I have planted things for taste testing. The garden is such a wonderful addition to school, something so many hands have helped create and maintain.”
Tyler Stevens-Scanlan describes Washington State to Fair visitors.
Kara Amar explains California ecology.
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Model Congress On Saturday morning, April 30, at 5:30 a.m., the 51-student model congress delegation left the Foote campus for The Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn Heights. From their arrival at 7:30 a.m. to their departure at 4:00 p.m., the Foote delegation enjoyed a full day of strenuous debate and new-found friendships. More than 20 pieces of Foote legislation were passed in their respective committees. Bea Alexander and Anna Camilleri’s bill (An Act to Ban Social Engineering Sites from Schools) was selected to be debated in full session in the afternoon, and Margie Lewis and Cassidy McCarns’s bill (An Act to Ban Circuses and Provide Sanctuary for Former Circus Animals) was selected for full session and subsequently passed. Other Foote School students were recognized for their efforts in their respective committees: Rob Casey, Gabrielle Totten, Bryan Zhou, Anna Camilleri, and George Knight received Honorable Mentions for best legislator, and Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy received the Golden Gavel Award for Best Legislator.
Footebridge interns with some of their friends: Connor Davidson ’08, Kate ReillyYurkovsky ’08, Sam Dunning ’10, and Eva Kerman ’09.
Footebridge Footebridge, the literacy program that serves New Haven public school kindergarten and first graders and provides professional development for local public school teachers, enlivened the campus again this summer, as the program completed its 16th year.
Jumping for Joy at Jump Rope for Heart There was lots of jumping for joy on campus April 13 and 14, when, as the culmination of an expanded jump rope unit this winter, Foote students took part in the national fitness project called Jump Rope for Heart. It was a special event where students, parents, and teachers collected donations for their time spent jumping rope in the Hosley Gym. Dollars raised were donated to the American Heart Association to be used for research and education on the number one killer in America, heart disease.
Four Footebridge interns were joined by four New Haven public school Teaching Fellows, a Yale Public Service Fellow, and other staff to teach kindergarten and first grade public school students from Davis Street School and John C. Daniels School. A full-day balanced curriculum ensured lots of time for interaction with peers and materials, as well as individualized reading and writing instruction. All of the Footebridge students made strong, documented progress in addition to having a wonderful time. Younger students will return for a second summer next year, and new Interns and Teaching Fellows will be chosen.
Students work the campus compost pile.
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Learning About World War II and The Resistance On April 11 Fernande Davis spoke to the eighth grade in the Twichell Room, discussing her role in the Belgian Resistance during World War II. She has been coming to Foote for many years, and we are fortunate to have such a remarkable living witness (and participant) share her story.
Middle School students after attending “Romeo and Juliet” at the Yale Rep.
Yearbook Signing Fernande Davis shares her experiences in the Belgian Resistance.
Kindergarten Math Morning Kindergarten parents joined their children in their classrooms for math activities and games on Friday, April 15, then the parents moved to the Sandine Theater for coffee and a brief presentation about the foundations of the Lower School math program by Heather Zetterberg, Math Specialist.
The annual yearbook signing assembly on May 25 was an all-school event, and students cheered the announcement that the “2011 Footesteps” was dedicated to The Foote School Maintenance Team. Head of School Carol Maoz noted how unique the event is. “To begin with, the idea that every single child in the school gets a yearbook is so important, Signing each other's yearbooks. but not necessarily common practice. That the entire school gets together and that so many children want their books signed by their teachers is wonderful. And of course, the tribute — how perfect was that? How wonderful that the maintenance staff are the people the students chose to recognize, especially in this excepMaintenance staffers from left, Clyde Bennett, Dave tionally snowy year.” McGaffin, Wally Siracuse, and Pete Cox
Avery Grauer ’87 and daughter Abigail Kruger
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Sports Middle School students took to the sports fields with their usual enthusiasm, competing with area schools in boys and girls lacrosse, boys baseball, girls softball, and co-ed tennis.
Students and parents cheer at a lacrosse game on the new field.
Lily James (6th)
AJ Brown-Ortiz (9th ) at bat.
Katie Martin (6th)
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Jared Milazzo (7th) scoops the groundball; Robin Armour (6th) is at right.
The boys lacrosse team warms up before the game.
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A Heartfelt Goodbye to Colleagues Who Will Be Missed Donna Batsford started her long relationship with Foote in 1976 when her older daughter entered kindergarten. She’s been President of the PTC, a library volunteer and then part-time librarian. She was Foote’s first Director of Computer Services. In 1983 she became Associate Director of Admissions and Director of Financial Aid. She was Foote’s fearless scheduler, the compiler of statistics, the data base monitor, the person in charge of ensuring that the annual Directory was correct. She co-led the Multicultural Affairs Committee for years. She helped families applying for financial aid deal with often confusing forms and toured prospective Middle School families, knowledgeable about all aspects of the curriculum and activities. Beyond Foote, she’s a consummate, prize-winning weaver and a knowledgeable birder.
Donna Batsford
Henry Farley
Henry Farley was hired as Foote’s crossing guard in 1989 when increased traffic clearly mandated the need. Foote “discovered” Henry through a retirement agency and benefitted from Henry’s post-retirement dedication for more than 20 years. He turned 91 on Monday, August 15! A few years after his hiring, it was clear the school needed a second guard and his wife, Ellen, came on board. Both loved children and took on a grandparent role. For years, they were on site in the morning and back for dismissal, one of them staying until the last child was picked up around 6 p.m. and the other heading home to fix dinner. (Ellen passed away in 2005.) The 2004–05 school yearbook (Footesteps) was dedicated to Mr. Farley, noting that he was “a person who has touched our lives every day.”
Edie Flagg joined the faculty in 1983 as a teacher of upper school history and math. She taught fourth grade in the nineties and soon began to serve part time as lower school computer teacher. She was also involved in the After School Program, harnessing early interest in computers with programs ranging from 10 Thumbs Typing to Garage Band. As Foote’s computer offerings evolved, Edie began to devote her time fully to lower school computer instruction, helping young children master the tools available. Her strong rapport with students also was reflected in her role as an advisor. She coordinated the last school-wide re-accreditation self-study in 2001 and served for many years on the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools Commission of Evaluations. Beyond Foote she is a master knitter who spins her own yarn.
Edie Flagg
At Professional Development Day, faculty who had served Foote for 15 years or more were honored by their colleagues. Each received a pewter pin with the school seal.
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Unprecedented Support! — Report from the Director of Development A year ago, Foote’s capital campaign — Imagine Our Future — was launched publicly. Parents and alumnae/i were excited to learn that lead donors had committed more than $8 million in support of the campaign. The interest and generosity of the Foote community in the following months has been amazing! We’ve seen unprecedented support for both the campaign and all it will do to enhance the school’s facilities, and the Annual Fund, supporting current operations. The campaign’s ambitious goal of $12 million will cover the costs associated with purchasing 3.8 acres of land, creating a new playing field, constructing a beautiful new middle school building, and renovating vacated spaces. Remarkably, the campaign total stands at more than $11 million, 92% of the $12 million goal. With just one million more to be raised, there is great confidence we will reach the goal. In the spring students began — with great enthusiasm — playing on the new field and to watch as construction began on the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building. It’s clear the new construction and the renovation of vacated spaces will enhance the school in myriad ways. The Middle School will gain a comfortable and welcoming central courtyard, modern science labs, a roof deck classroom, updated educational technology, and eighth and ninth grade homeroom headquarters. Sixth and seventh grade students and teachers will enjoy a little more breathing room in the formerly over-crowded middle school hallway. Lower School students will gather in a language classroom equipped with computers and Smart Board, and will be excited to visit a new Science Discovery Room for experiments and science activities. PTC meetings, when the construction is finished, will take place in the renovated Sturley Room 22
with convenient storage for the materials needed to plan and execute a nonstop array of community-building and fundraising activities each year. In many ways, the faculty’s dedication to challenging and nurturing their students, from kindergarten through grade 9, will be better supported because of this construction. In a year of excitement about the capital campaign, it is especially wonderful to report record-setting support for the Annual Fund. The Fund total of $531,145 is the highest ever, just slightly ahead of last year’s record. (see box) The following pages recognize the many generous individuals, families, and organizations who stepped forward to support Foote School with gifts to the Annual Fund, the capital campaign, and the school’s endow-
ment. The list includes alumnae/i, current and past parents and grandparents, friends of the school, faculty and administrators. It includes the names of individuals who have made giving to Foote a habit that has continued long past their day-to-day association with the school and individuals who made their first gift to Foote this year. Together we have provided funding to allow Foote teachers to continue the school’s strong tradition of creative and rigorous education even as plans are made to significantly improve the physical plant. We are sincerely grateful for all you do for Foote.
Ann Baker Pepe Director of Development
Annual Fund Sets New Record Each fiscal year ends June 30 2011
$531,000
2010
$528,000
2009
$481,000
2008
$511,000
2007
$434,000
2006
$391,000
2005
$349,000
2004
$332,000
2003
$273,000
2002
$247,000
2001
$216,000 $0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
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Annual Fund Challenge — Met and Exceeded!
Parent Participation Another All-Time High The record-breaking Annual Fund was accompanied by another record — parent participation. This is doubly gratifying in the midst of a successful capital campaign. A huge vote of thanks goes to the parents who served as grade captains. Grade Grade 9 Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 4 Grade 3 MAG 2 MAG 1 K
Participation 95% 62% 65% 78% 73% 74% 81% 77% 76% 76%
All Parents
Grade Captain Catherine Sbriglio Catherine Sbriglio Heidi Hamilton Glenn Levin Annie Wareck Michael Lake Cheryl Nadzam Rich Bershtein Annie Wareck Eera Sharma
75%
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GOALS
The Campaign for The Foote School 2009–11
New Science & Technology Building Updated Middle School/Facilities Improvement Regulation Size Playing Field Financial Aid & Other Endowment Total $12 million
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $500,000
$20,000
In a year of excitement about the capital campaign it is especially wonderful to report record-setting support for the Annual Fund. The Fund total of $531,145 is the highest ever, just slightly ahead of last year’s record. This was accomplished because of the generous commitment of Board member and Annual Fund Chair Richard Bershtein, who offered a challenge that would match Annual Fund gifts received between February 1 and May 1 — up to $50,000. As we approached the May 1 deadline gifts flooded in, surpassing the challenge amount. Bershtein responded by adding another $5,000 to the challenge, which was matched within two days! In sum, $150,000 was received during the three months of the challenge, in contrast with $50,000 during that threemonth period the previous year. It was heartwarming to hear from Foote supporters young and old, faculty members who are here every day and parents whose children left years ago — it seemed everyone wanted to ensure that the challenge was met.
$500,000
$300,000 $300,000
$300,000
$250,000
$250,000 $250,000 $250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$150,000 $100,000 $100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000 $100,000
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$60,000
$60,000
$60,000
$50,000
$50,000
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$7 million
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
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$50,000
$45,000
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
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$900,000
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$20,000
$20,000
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
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$730,000
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$20,000
$18,000
$18,000
$15,000
$15,000
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$10,000
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$25,000
13
$370,000
2
$10,000
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$436,500
12
$5,000
13
$69,500
5
under $5,000
many!
$189,000
many!
$11,045,000
$1,000,000
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Donors The individuals listed below have contributed to the Foote School Annual Fund, an endowed fund, or Imagine Our Future, the capital campaign, between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. Many gifts were sent in memory of Jonathan Milikowsky ’98, for whom the new building will be named. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please contact the Development Office if you note any errors or omissions.
THE HEAD’S CIRCLE ($50,000 & ABOVE) Anonymous (2) Apple Pickers Foundation Chay & Richard Bershtein The Foote School Parent Teacher Council Barbara & Leon Goldstein & family Pamela Hull Sharon & Daniel Milikowsky The Seedlings Foundation
MARTHA BABCOCK FOOTE ASSOCIATES ($25,000–$49,999) Laurel & Orrie* Friedman Melanie Ginter & John Lapides Alexandra Hokin & Glenn Levin Jane & Richard Levin Lillian Garcia & Bruce Mandell Smart Family Foundation Wendy Sharp & Dean Takahashi
WINIFRED STURLEY ASSOCIATES ($10,000–$24,999) Martha & Jim Alexander Lucy & Gordon Ambach Anne & Gordon Armour Madeline & John Baer Cameron & Jane Baird Foundation Rebecca & Shawn Banerji Stephen Binder ’78 & Kris Estes Julia & Sidney Bogardus Carole & Arthur Broadus Faye & Andrew Brownfield Samuel P. Clement ’65 & Barbara Clement Renee Perroncel & Neal DeLaurentis** The Foote School Class of 1961 Kateri & Joseph Gillis Joanne & David Goldblum
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Rachel Lampert & Richard Goodwin ** Margaret Clement Green ’61 Coleen & Brett Hellerman Lissa Sugeng & Michael Krauss Cindy & David Leffell Ruth Lord Jonathan Palumbo ’80 & Leslie Palumbo Judith Chevalier & Steven Podos Point Harbor Fund of the Maine Community Foundation Kathy & George Priest Carol & Stephen Ross Sasco Foundation Catherine & Robert Sbriglio Happy Clement Spongberg ’60 J. Irawan Sugeng Nathan Tyler ’84 Gail & Jim Vlock Robert F. Wing ’53
H. EVERTON HOSLEY, JR. ASSOCIATES ($5,000–$9,999) Anonymous Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Annie & Elias* Clark The Cox Family Laura Goldblum Betsy & Len Grauer Beth & Matthew Harman Bertil Hille ’54 & Merrill Burr Hille Jessica & John Illuzzi Gretchen & Charlie Kingsley Meghan & George Knight Elizabeth & Matthew McCleery Roslyn & Jerry Meyer Lisa & Philip Miller Deborah & David Moore Anne Martin & John Pescatore Lauren McGregor & George Romanik Diane Palmeri & Albert Rossini Claire & John Simon Marian & Howard Spiro Anne Wareck ’85 & Iain York
MARGARET BALLOU HITCHCOCK ASSOCIATES ($2,500–$4,999) Leila Hachicho & Ali Abu-Alfa Eric Berger ’58 & Ethel Berger Preston Brooks ’79 & Seeley Brooks Amy & Larry Buhl Dimond D Developers
Eder Family Foundation James D. English ’46 The Foote School Class of 2011 Marie Christine & Patrick Fourteau Bonnie & Randy Harrison Richmond Hosley ’61* Amy & Pat Iannuzzi Avlin & Suguru Imaeda Mary Hu & Jon Knisely Catherine Brooks Laing ’82 Brenna & Jeffrey Lent Laura Pappano & Thomas Lynch Lisa & Joseph MacDougald Susan & Andrew Metrick Cristina & Walter Oko Claire Priest ’86 Meg & Joseph Serino Laura Davis & David Soper Christi Moore & Craig Thompson Tania Burgert & Detlef Wencker The Wildridge Family
FRANK PERRINE ASSOCIATES ($1,000–$2,499) Anonymous (3) Vernon Armour The Astmann Family Antony Astmann ’73 Kevin Baer ’83 Emily Barclay ’61 Anne & Herbert* Barker Christine Wilmer Barkus ’69 Mary Warner & Mark Beebe Frederick M. Bohen Grace & Jay Bright Courtney Broadus ’84 & Christian Meyers Nathaniel Brooks ’87 & Jessica Brooks Fay & Larry Buhl Jonathan Bush** Anne Tyler Calabresi ’48 & Guido Calabresi ’46 Sue & Dean Chang Christine & Vincent Chiocchio Joyce & Dan Chung Catherine Smith Cuthell ’68 Eleanore W. Drury Betsey & Jack Dunham Linda Lorimer & Charles Ellis Richard English ’49* James Farnam ’65 & Marcy Stovall Lisa & Robert Fitch Susan Forster
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Mariko Masuoka & William Goetzmann Maxine Goldblum The Gottlieb Family Ali Gusberg ’97 Ben Gusberg ’05 Jessie Gusberg ’98 Spencer Gusberg ’00 Mrs. Ramey W. Harper Janet Madigan & Robert Harrity Debra & Jack Hauser Kent A. Healy ’46 Sabrina Diano & Tamas Horvath Jody Sindelar & Roger Ibbotson Alison & Christopher Illick Holly Johnson ’81 Rory & David Jones Suzanne & Brooks Kelley Kiki & Ted Kennedy Nadine & Greg Koobatian Neelima Kaushal & Paul Kuriakose Beverly Hodgson & John Leventhal Elizabeth Doyle Lima & David Lima Seymour L. Lustman Memorial Fund Carol & Michael Maoz The Matthes-Theriault Family Phyllis Morra Kim & Ben Morris Cheryl & Geoffrey Nadzam New Haven Road Race Angie Hurlbut & Andrew Nyhart Rebecca Paugh & Jorge Otero Yong Kyu & In Duck Park Ann Baker Pepe & Gregory Pepe Mary & Stephen Rinaldi Mary Sanders & Mark Shifman Musa Speranza & Joseph Shin S. T. Shoff Charitable Trust Barbara & Robert Siitonen Clarky & Jeff Sonnenfeld Cathya Wing Stephenson ’51 Susan Swords Stevens ’62 Cary Twichell ’76 Kelly Udelsman ’08 Nikki & Robert Udelsman André Warner ’98 Ana & Steven White Betty & Jim Whitney Elizabeth & Steven Wilkinson Nancy Close & Gene Winter Sylvia Thayer & Philip Zaeder Pat & John Zandy Lori & Robert Zyskowski **
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SUSAN O. BISHOP ASSOCIATES ($500–$999) Anonymous (4) Melinda Agsten Mary B. Arnstein Samuel Babbitt ’42 & Natalie Babbitt Joanne & Paul Bailey Lotte & Bernard Bailyn Margaret Wilmer Bartlett ’58 Serena Totman Bechtel ’84 & David Bechtel Joan & John Benevento Marilyn & Richard Berger Jill London & Emanuel Berk Peggy McCarthy Berman & Barry Berman James Bigwood ’68 Sol Birenbaum Rabbi & Mrs. Herbert Brockman Barbara Endres & William Butler Joseph Camilleri Rita McDougald-Campbell & Leonard R. Campbell Caren & Tom Carpenter Corinna & William Clendenen Eileen Moran & John Colberg Glenn Conway Cristina Brunet & Joe Craft Douglas Crowley ’55 & Roseline Crowley JoAnn Hong-Curtis & Jeptha Curtis Rachel Totman Davis ’86 Ning Wei & Xing Wang Deng Dorota Knyszewska-Dziuda & Darius Dziuda Laura & James Erlacher Jeralynn Fantarella Susan & Stephen Farrell Polly & Andy Fiddler Barbara & Jeffrey Fletcher The Foote School Third Grade (2009–10) The Foote School Third Grade (2010–11) Francine & John Freeman Debbie & Bill Friedman Allyson & Patrick Gallagher Cheryl Chevis & Edwin Gerow Toddie & Chris Getman Julia Coley & Jerry Goren Pamela Pond Goss ’45 Shannon Callaway & Philip Haile Tracy & Eric Hanson Linda* & Richard Hegel Sandy Allison & Jim Horwitz
Understanding the Terms The ANNUAL FUND supplements tuition income. Annual Fund dollars support program, faculty salaries, financial aid — virtually every part of the school’s operating budget. Without the Annual Fund, Foote’s budget wouldn’t balance and we would have to reduce offerings to our students or increase enrollment or tuition to make up the difference. As its name implies, the Annual Fund is an annual effort, starting in September and ending on June 30 each year. Parent volunteers reach out to encourage all parents to contribute. This is especially important because grant applications are strengthened when we can report high participation figures. A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN is a fundraising effort over several years to raise money to improve campus facilities or strengthen endowment. Contributions are often multi-year pledges. A capital campaign allows the school to undertake significant capital improvements that could not be funded by the operating budget or the Annual Fund. ENDOWMENT is critical to a healthy school. Endowed funds are invested with the goal of providing a stable, sustainable source of annual income. Interest from endowed funds supports critical goals in perpetuity. Foote’s current endowment of $7,600,000 provided $292,312 last year to support student scholarships, faculty professional development and other priorities. The National Association of Independent Schools recommends that an independent school maintain endowment equal to it’s operating budget, which in 2010–11 at Foote was $11,098,550.
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Eugenia Whitney Hotchkiss ’35 Doreen & Donald Hudson Nancy & Bob Hurlbut Carmen & Raymond Ippolito Dawn & David Jardini Michael D. Johnson Nancy Ely Kales ’55 Sarah Baird & Benjamin Kerman Joan Bigwood King ’75 Janice & John Kirby Gail & Joseph Labadia Philomena & John LaViola Nancy & Philip Lebov Hannah Leckman Deborah Freedman & Ben Ledbetter Amy Starensier & J. Richard Lee Fran Levin Sheila Hayre & Pericles Lewis Bhupesh & Rakhee Mangla Lynn Street & Donald Margulies Cristina Baiocco & Giuseppe Moscarini Barbara & Bill Nordhaus Maureen & James Nowak Virginia G. Nyhart Jack Ciccolo & Sid Phillips Joan & Erik Pingoud Ellen Shuman & Douglas Rae Peter Sachner & Patricia Reilly Eliot Righter Ramos ’78 Mark Righter ’80 Sandy & Jim Righter Kerry & Raymond Russell Anne Sa’adah ’69 Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin & Mohit Sarin Margaret & Robert Sbriglio Belinda Chan & Peter Schott Lynne & Mark Schpero Peter Setlow ’57 Pauline Vietor Sheehan ’61 The Shin Family Jane & William Shipp Harriet Goodman & The Singer Family** Laura & Gary Sklaver Carolyn & Clifford Slayman Nina Horowitz & Richard Sussman The Tendler Family Diane Turner Lynne & Ralph Valentine Marian & Herra Vulpe Christine Wallich ’66 & Leo Hakim Peter Walts ’85 Thomas Whitney ’95 & Carolina Whitney-Riquelme
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Carol Clay & Prescott S. Wiske Susan & Harold Wood Brian Wysolmerski ’07 Caroline Hendel & John Wysolmerski Michael Wysolmerski ’05 Yanyun Wu & Yi Zhou
FOOTE FRIENDS ($250–$499) Anonymous (9) Elizabeth DeLima & Bobby Alter Jan & Bob Anestis Bethany Schowalter Appleby ’82 & Nick Appleby The Arnedt/Sheinberg Family Asefeh Heiat & Mazoud Azodi Constance Bagley Marci & David Baxter Richard Bell Tsondru & Tashi Bhutia
Peter Bluhm ’54 Douglas S. James & Kim Bohen Elizabeth Brochin Linda & Art Brody Sallie Farrel Brown ’49 Caitlin Cahow ’00 August J. Calderone Bette & Joe Camilleri Marc Caputo Christine Barker & Claude Carlier Kathy Hirata Chin ’67 & Denny Chin Martha Daniels Cohen & George Cohen Marge & Gordon Cohen Jane & Larry Cohen Jaime & Shawn Cole Nancy Clayton & Brad Collins Deborah Everhart & George Davis Anna Huntington Deming ’35 Milton DeVane ’42 & Margaret DeVane
A quiet moment: the campus just before school opened in the fall.
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Lee Dunham ’55 The Families of Lisa Totman’s 3rd Grade (2010–11) Nanci & Paul Fortgang Alan Frane France Galerneau Denise & Mark Gibson The Gobel Family Elizabeth Reeves Goodspeed ’36 A. Reynolds Gordon ’47 Heidi Hamilton Dorothea & Robert Harper-Mangels Anna Miles Jones ’41 Gerald Kahn Barbara Kinder Amy Justice & Joseph King Maxine Lampert Janet & Robert Lewis Yollanda London Andrew Lustman ’98 Nancy & Hugh Manke Margaret & Marc Mann Kristin Hawkins & Tony Markese Nancy Meyer-Lustman Mary Zihal & Dena Miller Barbara Mordecai Eileen & Harry Mulligan Carol & Jerry Muskin Joanna Baumer Noble & Lawrence Noble Judy & Kevin O’Hare Mrs. Robert B. O’Reilly Mary & Robert Outtrim Zehra & Huned Patwa Libby & Trevor Peard Andrea & Klaus Radebold Rhoda & Sherman Rosen Naomi & Shin Sakurabayashi LaShawn Jefferson & Nicholas Sambanis ** Robert D. Sandine William K. Simpson Margie & Alan Starensier Diana T. Stovall Julia Wallace Taussig ’37 Victor M. Tyler II ’42 Alexander Vietor ’64 John Wareck ’84 Betsy Welch & Harry Welch ’42 Dorothea Wild Robert Frank & Raffaella Zanuttini Ning Sun & Hongyu Zhao
Summer/Fall 2011
MAROON & GREY ($1–$249) Anonymous (43) Carmela Abbenante Pamela Osgood Adams ’51 Justus Addiss ’73 Susan S. Addiss Elaine & Richard Ades Anne & Nick Afragola Kendall Alford-Madden ’63 The Alter Family Adele Altschuler Katherine Altshul ’90 Marie & Warren Andiman The Anestis Family Jennifer & William Aniskovich Maria Arnold Katharine Arnstein ’63 Caroline Atherton Kate Bigwood Atkinson ’70 Sara-Ann & Hillel Auerbach Christina Frodsham & Edward Azhderian, Jr. Tracy & Alexander Babbidge ’78 Caitlin Babiarz ’00 Laura Kautz Baker ’62 Laurance C. Barbour ’50 Pearl & Phil Basser Roberta & Wilton Baxter Ruth & Bernard Beitel Barbara Currier Bell ’55 Rita & Gerry Benjamin Judith & Eldon Bernstein Margaret Berthold Saundra & Donald Bialos Barbara & Timothy Bigelow Pamela Westerfield Bingham ’78 Christopher Blackwood ’09 Izabela Blackwood Jennifer & Gary Bloomgarden Halcy Bohen Elizabeth Bohlen ’58 Mary Ann & Geofrey Bonenberger Marcia Tucker Boogaard ’50 Sarah Netter Boone ’89 & Andrew Boone James Boorsch ’47 ** Elizabeth Borden Elizabeth Bradburn-Assoian ’69 Melissa Bradley ’57 Thompson Bradley ’48 Margaret Lincoln Bradner ’34 Elliot Brause
Learning and Giving — The Third Grade Soup Project The third grade has been cooking soup for the faculty each month for about 15 years. They also sell pizza to grades three — five and make and sell chutney and jam. Besides exposure to cooking techniques and learning to figure out cost per portion for each ingredient, there is an ulterior motive behind these activities. The third graders donate all the proceeds to charities they choose. They have discussions in class about types of charities, and then they vote on the recipients. Teacher Lisa Totman ’56 says, “Some years we have been heavy into health because of the kids in the class or people they know, and we always give to Project Mothercare at St. Raphael's Hospital as they take a van into the neighborhoods giving checkups and prenatal care to those who can't get to a doctor. The Red Cross (Tsunami, Haiti, China Earthquake), local soup kitchens or homeless shelters, and Foote (especially scholarship funds) are often on the list. The teachers try to be sure the children understand what they are giving to. All of us feel it is so important to give — and to start giving young.” In each of the last several years the third grade has given between $2,500 and $3,000 to charities chosen by the children. This year’s proceeds, $2,700, were divided among Foote’s financial aid fund, the new science discovery room, the Diaper Bank, Water for People, American Red Cross, and several other local charities. 27
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Dr. Irwin Braverman Tamar & Michael Braverman Jennifer Jackson Breitling ’91 Frances & Jonathan Brent Jessie Brinkley ’64 Margot Brinkley Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen & Turner Brooks Rebecca & Leon Brown Susan Brown Michele & James Brownstein Marian & Stanley Brownstein Michael R. Buchanan ’45 Lynn Bullard Eleanor Bundy ’06 Elizabeth G. Burbank ’80 John H. Burbank Lucille Burgo-Black Diane Buxbaum Polly Byers ’74 Ann Calkins Jill Campbell Mrs. Robert A. Campbell
Susan Canny ’96 Francine & Robert Caplan Susan Carney & Lincoln Caplan Deborah Fong Carpenter ’82 Matthew Carpenter ’03 Linda Hamilton Carr ’42 The Carroll Family Rives Fowlkes Carroll ’57 Suzanne Jackson Cartier ’52 Carolyn & Richard Cavallaro Carol Ann Bradburn Celella ’72 Carol & Jay Charkow Nancy Farnam Charles ’55 Belinda & Frederick Chen Joel Chetrick ’73 Shirlee Ching-McGrath Ann Pingoud & Marc Chung Rob Clark ’68 The Clark-Spohn Family Edwin & Frances Clayton Edward Coady ’05 The Cobb-Virostek Family
French teacher Jenny Byers ’65 with Teddy Kennedy (7th) after the Connecticut Council of Language Teachers annual poetry recitation contest. Foote has competed in several languages for decades. Teddy took first place in high school French I.
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Dina Mayzlin & Aaron Cohen Alyson & Gary Cohen Dorothy & Irving Cohen Jackie & Michael Cohen Nancy & William Cohen Sally & George Cohn Jill Lacy & David Coleman Adam Tooze & Becky Conekin James Nicoll Cooper ’48 Eugenie Tyler Copp ’40 Linsley Craig ’85 ** Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cramer Amy Cohn Crawford ’90 Pierre A. J. Crowley ’83 Elizabeth Fecko-Curtis & Alex Curtis Judith Resnik & Dennis Curtis Nancy Curtis ’50 Tatianna Curtis ’89 Judy & Hugh Cuthbertson John & Betsy Daley III Susan & Fred Danforth Nina Glickson & Worth David Jennifer Davies Bruce Davis Charles B. Dayton ’36 Mercedes & Juan F. de la Mora Marrisa DeLise John Deming ’66 Jane & Bill Dennett John Detre ’74 William C. DeVane ’84 Miriam & Daniel DiMaio Zoe Anne Dobuler ’10 Elizabeth M. Dock Mr. & Mrs. Herman Dostie The Douglas Family Sonja & John Dudley Tamara Dumas Laurie & C. Dary Dunham Ann S. Earley Tracy & Brian Earnshaw Mary Amatruda Eberhardt ’48 Elizabeth DeVane Edminster ’47 Elizabeth Jonas & Tom Eisen Tim Eisen ’04 & Julia Eisen ’08 Barbara Ellinghaus Lane English Kris & Viji Erodula Bushie Estabrook Peter T. Ewell ’61 Jo-Ann & Jim Farnen Umar Farooq Franklin Farrel IV ’52
Foote Prints
Malcolm Farrel ’56 & Penny Farrel Dylan Farrell ’11 Garrett Farrell ’09 Dawn & Dan Farricielli Harriet & John Fast Laurie & Richard Feldman Leslie Jacobsen & Jonathan Feinstein Doris Drisler Ferguson ’42 Michael Fertik ’93 Barbara Ferullo Anna & Richard Figueroa Anne Camp & John Flanders Nathan Flanders ’08 Daniel Fleschner ’94 Flinn Gallery of the Greenwich Library Stephen Fontana ’78 Thomas Fontana ’82 Foote School Drama Program Foote School Summer Theater Program The Foote School Sunshine Fund Thomas R. Forbes, Jr. ’51 Candace & Burvée Franz Linda & Gary Friedlaender Jamie Fuller Alexandra Frederick Furutsu ’76 Carolyn Kuzmeski & Saul Fussiner Lee Gaillard ’52 Sheree Carter-Galvan & Rafael Galvan Jenette & Noah Ganter Lilliam & Felix J. Garcia** Miguel Garcia ’84 John H. Gardner ’45 Nancy Gaylord ’53 Sandra Gaynor General Re Corporation Seiko Ono & Aaron Gerow The Gewirtz Family Barbara Gibson Angelique Bordey & Keith Gipson Diana Vilas Gladden ’52 Susan Baserga & Peter Glazer Dr. & Mrs. Edward Goglia Judith Bergman & Sandy Golding Avery Sachs Goldman ’02 Jacob Goldman ’06 Jenny Chan & Jonathan Goldstein Priscilla Meléndez & Anibal González Ward Goodenough ’32 Sue & Robert Goodman Justin Goodyear ’88 John Grant ’50 Avery Grauer ’87 Jonathan Grauer ’85
Summer/Fall 2011
Irene & Sidney Greenberg Mrs. Shirley J. Greenwald Harriet Ely Griesinger ’54 Jennifer Griffiths Peter Gross ’59 Curtis Groves ’86 Jane Frey-Gudjohnsen & Einar Gudjohnsen Suzanne Gueble Kristin & Jason Gurganus Rob Gurwitt ’72 Anne Brooks Gwaltney ’72 Kimiko Ishiguro & Bret Halpern Julian Harris ’80 Reyna & Ken Harrison Ryan Harrity ’98 Daran & William Haug Suellen Croteau & Michael Hayes William K. Healy ’44 Ann C. Twichell Hendrie William Henning ’60 Christina Herrick Brook Hersey ’74 Joan & Dennis Hickey Elizabeth Hicks Harald Hille ’52 Frederick Hilles ’52 Anne Rose Hilliard ’35 David I. Hitchcock ’42 John T.R. Holder ’76 Shirin Hollis Richard Hooker III ’60 Carla & Robert Horwitz Molly Houston Arthur Howe ’68 Caitlin Simon & Gregory Huber Judith S. Hull ’63 Charles Huntington ’33 Francie Irvine Carol Isaacs Zulhija & Yar Jabarkhail Herrick Jackson ’54 Louise Bluhm Jeanne ’54 Miriam & Jeff Jennings Edward R. Johnson ’54 Faith Sargent Lewis Johnson ’57 Kathy Johnson Rebecka & James Jones Paula & Jack Kaplan Susan & Jonathan Katz Sarah Kaufman ’09 Katherine Madden Kavanagh ’92 Maureen K. & Robert E. King
Campus Shaped By Class Gifts The Class Gift has become a tradition at Foote — a way for each class to put its mark on campus. The Class of 2011 announced at graduation in June that they would fund a scoreboard for the new field. Gifts over the years paint a picture of campus. The beautiful copper beech tree in front of the North Building was a gift of the Class of 1986, and the Class of 2000 gave the weeping cherry tree near the Mixed Age Group classrooms. The mahogany Foote School sign greeting visitors at the corner of Highland Street and Loomis Place was given by the Class of 1993. The Lincoln Chair sculpture in the central courtyard was a gift of the Class of 1992. The Class of 1998 gave the benches on the Carol Ross Patio, and the pod ui m used at assemblies and reunions was a gift of the Class of 1996. The sculpture commemorating September 11 was given by the Class of 2002 and bears lines from poetry they wrote in English class after the attacks. The Class of 1989 gave the kiosk near the Middle School Building. A falcon by local sculptor Gar Waterman, gift of the Class of 2003, is displayed in the lobby of the Hosley Gymnasium. The Class of 1991 commissioned a portrait of former Headmaster Frank Perrine, which hangs in the library. The lovely Chinese Garden near the third grade classrooms created in honor of former Head of School Jean Lamont was a gift of the Class of 2004.
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Alexander Kleiner ’00 The Kohn Family Rachael Konigsberg ’01 Barbara Giaimo Koones Aidan Kropiwnicki Timothy La Farge ’44 Judith A. Labadia Rita Labell & family Elizabeth Roth LaFarge ’77 Mislal Andom & Michael Lake Jean & Nick Lamont Mrs. Waltrud Lampé Tazer Landow ’10 Kirsti & John Langbein Campbell Langdon ’76 Andrew Lebov ’98 Ian Lebov ’00 Morgan G. Lee ’07 Nick Lehmann ’90 Geri & Charles Lemert Mr. & Mrs. David Lesser Amy & Jonathan Levin ’87 Yuko Lewandowski Barbara & Robert Liberman John Lichtman ’95 Georgia Crowley Lieber ’88 & Matthew Lieber ’85 Herbert & Judith Lieberman Cynthia Albert & Lawrence Link Joseph Longa ’95 Mopsy Seymour Lovejoy ’55 Lori Blank & David Low Barbara Rickler & Michael Lustick Gretchen Bronson Lytle ’61 Deborah & Patrick Madden Davida Gordon Madden ’45 Gwendolyn Fischer Magnan ’82 The Malcolm/Sterling Family Jon Malkiel ’87 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mangels Amy & Douglas Manion Samantha Maoz ’11 Tisha Markette Catherine M. Petraiuolo ’83 & Andrew Martin Talbot Welles ’81 & Tom Mason Marian McAleenan ’36 Ruth Rootberg Mealey Nawrie Meigs-Brown ’55 Jonathan Meigs ’61 Linda & Steve Meisel Marilyn & Roger Mentz Alinor Sterling & Steve Mentz
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Head of School Carol Maoz with Falco, the Foote mascot (Rob Williamson ’11)
Suzanne Mentzinger Andrea Miller ’97 Carol & Donald Miller Prudence Loeb Miller ’37 York Miller ’64 Elizabeth & David Monz Karen Orzack-Moore & Daniel C. Moore Judith Buck Moore ’51 Rachel Ebling & Edward Moran Barbara & David Morgan Sarah D. Morse Marsha & Ira Moses Kiran Zaman & Sabooh Mubbashar Kathleen Murphy ’98 Mary P. Murphy ’92 Elizabeth & Ben Muskin Marcia & Edward Nalebuff Joan & Michael Nast Jonathan Nast ’94 William Nathanson Jane Whittlesey North ’45 Joseph O’Donnell ’06 The O’Keefe Family Patricia Fiorito Oakes ’60 Marc & Nancy Olins Rosalyn Diaz-Ortiz & Abimael Ortiz Deborah Johnson & Joseph Paolillo David Papermaster Elizabeth Reigeluth Parker ’60 Emily Peel Ronda Pelkey Beverly Gage & Daniel Perkins Stacey & Hap Perkins Laura & Frank Perrine John W. Persse ’73
Mrs. Edward Petraiuolo, Jr. Eligio A. Petrelli ’53 Richard L. Petrelli ’57 The Petty Family Margaret & Richard Pfaff Cassy Pollack & Jon Pickard Millie & Barry Piekos Nancy Berliner & Alan Plattus Jeffrey Possick ’89 Elizabeth Prelinger ’68 Wendy & Daniel Price Juliana Priest ’94 Dr. & Mrs. Richard Pschirrer Marie & Richard Raymond Lisa & Joseph Rebeschi Mr. & Mrs. James M. Reidy, Jr. Wendy Wheeler & S. C. Reilly Lillian & John Resnik Mara Revkin ’02 Bruce L. Reynolds ’57 Deborah Blanchard Richardson ’49 Monique & James Robinson Eera Sharma & Oscar Rollán Lydia R. Romanik Aaron D. Rosenberg ’02 Pam & Jeff Rosenberg Amy Estabrook ’72 & Philip Ross ’64 Ben Ross ’03 Chelsea Ross ’06 Fred Rossomando Ann & Peter Ruger Jennifer Prah Ruger & Theodore Ruger Tracey & Edward Ruotolo Joanne Saccio Susan & Joseph Saccio Menaka Sachdev ’10 Monisha Sachdev ’05 Usha Pasi & Subir Sachdev Jeanne Allison & Paul Sadowitz Naomi & Dean Sakamoto Yuri Sakurabayashi ’06 Mary Beth & Stephen Saltzman Christin & Ben Sandweiss Dr. & Mrs. Clarence T. Sasaki Mr. & Mrs. Robert Saulsbury Amy Stevens & Mark Scanlan Sylvia Schafer ’77 Allyx Schiavone ’85 Alison & Jim Schleifer Amy Marx & Robert Schonberger Tanina Rostain & Richard Schottenfeld Carol Dorfman & William Segraves Ismene Petrakis & Michael Sernyak
Foote Prints
Hilary Shank-Kuhl ’68 Carmen & Pradeep Sharma Jane K. Shedlin ’47 Betty & Myong Soo Shin Charu & Jayashankar Shivakumar Heide Lang & Mark Siegel Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Siegel William Silva ’66 Edith Cook Smith ’45 Helen Lewis Smith ’37 Meg McDowell Smith ’69 Olcott & Lucy Smith Foundation Sarah Lohmann Smith ’39 Deanna & Mitchell Smooke Penny & Bernard Snow Sandra & Henry Snow Richard M. Sobel ’78 Linda & Charles Sommerfield Andrea & Brian Sorrells Lucy & Wayne Spaar Elicia Pegues Spearman ’80 Stacy Spell Carolyn & Joseph Stein Molly Merrill Sterling Beth Brennan Stetson ’64 Ginger Stevens ’96 Mary Stevens ’63 & John Akin Mary & Douglas Stone Betsy Leavy Stroman ’55 Leila Wood Stuhr ’82 Marcie & Richard Sugarmann Lisa & Lindsay Suter Curtis Sutro ’73 Erin Sweeney ’02 Shannon Sweeney ’00 Maria P. Swift Viola & John Sydoriak Nancy E. Chapman & King-fai Tam Doreen & Andrew Testa Dorothy Stubbe & John Thomas Maryann Thompson Architects Veronica Thompson Rosalind Baker Tolson ’44 Virginia Owen Torrance ’49 Judith & Decelle Totten Rita M. Trayner Jennifer Tucker Ellen & Leigh Turner Eliza Twichell ’66 Faiz Vahidy ’97 Wende Valentine ’89 Kathy Cooke & David Valone Geraldine & James Valone
Summer/Fall 2011
Mrs. Josiah G. Venter Anita Vilter Jill Barron & Manuel Vintimilla Maura & Elliott Visconsi Eve & Heinrich Von Staden Catherine Hosley Vouwie ’72 Marcie & John Walsh Barbara Wareck Sheila & Lawrence Wartel Thea Buxbaum & Gar Waterman Katharine & Nicholas Weber Lucy Weber ’97 Charlotte Weber ’98 Barbara Long Wedmore ’46 Bonnie Welch ’79 Thomas Wellington ’76 Caleb Wertenbaker ’88 Eugenia Lovett West ’36 Esther & Sidney White Marie Wilkinson ’79 C. Lawson Willard ’47** Diane F. Williams Anne Williamson Amy Mulligan Wilson ’85 Tanya & Randy Wingate Claire Wiseman Mrs. William F. Wiseman Alexander Wiske ’04 Clay Wiske ’02 Jean-ellen McSharry & Chris Woerner Samantha & Daniel Wong Emily Mendillo Wood ’51 Harriet Calhoun Wrenn ’43 Zhirong Jiang & Zhiqun Xi Lan Lin & Wu Yan Yanbin Liu & Richard Yang Jennifer & Christopher Young Pat & Mario Zangari Dr. & Mrs. Albert Zimmermann Linda & Howard Zonana
FACULTY & STAFF Laura & Victor Altshul Lara Anderson Mariann Arnold Elizabeth Ball Donna & Bill Batsford Courtney Bell Carrie & Bill Bergantino Tim & Kris Blauvelt Katy Clark-Spohn Botta ’98 & Robbie Botta Betsy Branch
Student Council Supports Important Priorities For more than 25 years the Student Council has ended the year with a contribution of funds raised during the year to a worthy cause. The many and varied causes the students have supported over the years show that they are both interested in supporting their school and aware of needs around the globe. Over the years the most frequent beneficiary of the Student Council’s support has been Foote’s financial aid program, which was supported in 1993, 1996, 2003, 2007 and 2008. The Council has supported all manner of other projects at Foote, from the gym scoreboard (1988), to benches in the Spiro Patio (1992) and the Jean Lamont Chinese Garden (2004), improvements to the lower school playground (2003) and a granite birdbath in honor of retiring kindergarten teacher Violet Talbot (1998). The Council’s gifts of technology have included a big screen television in the Sturley Room (1991), a student computer in the library (1994) and a computer video projector for the history department (2006). Two years ago a gift to purchase recycled printer and copier paper supported efforts to reduce the school’s carbon footprint. This year the Student Council contributed to three pressing needs: a local fund to assist a beloved teacher, Japanese tsunami relief efforts, and an orphanage in Afghanistan. Fundraising has often relied upon admission fees at Middle School dances and talent shows and selling donuts during snack recess on Fridays. This year the Student Council sponsored a movie afternoon and A Minute to Win It, based on the popular television show, in which student contestants had one minute to complete specific challenges. 31
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Jeannette Byers ’65 Mary Beth & Andy Calderoni Amy Caplan ’88 & Nicolas Gangloff Anna & Rob Casey Patty & Val Chamberlain Liam & Alison Considine Jay & Dody Cox Peter & Lucy Cox John & Tina Cunningham Ashley DeVito Amanda & Ray Diffley Bette L. Donahoe Dawn & Dan Farricielli Edith & Stephen Flagg Jennifer & Alan Friedman Jacqui & Stephen Fritzinger Ângela & Fernando Giannella Maria & Charles Granquist** Tina Hansen & Adam Hopfner Pamela Harmon Leslie Harshfield Sarah Heath & Franz Douskey Steinen & David Hurtado Lynda & Peter Johnson Özler & Ege Kayaarasi Margy & Richard Lamere Sheila Lavey & Mike Dooman Leslie & Marshall Long Karen & Bill Longa ** Bill Manke ’91 Carol & Michael Maoz Karla K. Matheny Michael McCabe & Donna Rehm-McCabe Melissa McCormack Rebecca & Brad McGuire Michael Milburn Gail Mirza Julie & Bill Moore Charlotte & Charles Murphy Colleen & Michael Murphy Susan Neitlich & Matthew Broder ** Sally Nunnally Cathy & Christophe Pamelard Hilary & Erik Pearson Ann Baker Pepe & Gregory Pepe Carol & Wesley Poling Veena Raghuvir & Ryan Haug Cjet & Cindy Raymond Liz & Tom Reed-Swale Martha Reina Debra Riding & Oliver Barton Julian S. Schlusberg Susan Shaw
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Sally Simonds Adam Solomon Laura & James Stanley Lisa Farrel Totman ’56 & David Totman John & Elisa Turner Ellen Velardi Erika Villa Dawn & Scott Walsh Sandy & Dick Whelan Ted & Lois Willis Nancy & Dewey Worms Kim Yap & Andrew Lewandowski Heather & Fred Zetterberg
The Knight Family Yong Kyu & In Duck Park Jack Ciccolo & Sid Phillips Dorothy Stubbe & John Thomas Veronica Thompson Wendy Wheeler & S. C. Reilly Robert Frank & Raffaella Zanuttini
FAREWELL GIFTS
In Honor of Donna Batsford
The parents of departing eighth and ninth graders contributed to Farewell Gifts in appreciation of their children’s experiences at Foote.
Laura & Victor Altshul Bill Manke ’91 Veena Raghuvir & Ryan Haug Dawn & Scott Walsh Sandy & Dick Whelan
HONORARY GIFTS In Honor of Laura & Victor Altshul Lisa DeLima & Bobby Alter Saundra & Donald Bialos
Eighth Grade Parents The gifts of the eighth grade parents will help equip the eighth grade science lab in the new Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building. Elizabeth G. Burbank ’80 Joyce & Dan Chung Jenny Chan & Jonathan Goldstein Lisa & Joseph MacDougald Peter Sachner & Patricia Reilly Diane Palmeri & Albert Rossini Musa Speranza & Joseph Shin Judith & Decelle Totten
In Honor of Amelia Berk’s 10th Birthday Jill London & Emanuel Berk Richard Bershtein ’16 Erica Chang ’16 Abigail Cunningham ’16 The Aidan Kropiwnicki Family Clara Li ’16 Nico Markette ’16 Matthew McCarthy ’16 Elena Miko ’16 Liam Podos ’16 Isabella Sadik ’16 Kai Sakamoto ’16
Ninth Grade Parents The contributions of this year’s ninth grade families will provide three special luncheons for the faculty and staff next year and will fund two trees (to be planted together to represent the great Class of ’11) near the new building. Martha & Jim Alexander Deb Riding & Oliver Barton Teresa Berger Tashi & Tsondru Bhutia Douglas James & Kim Bohen Susan Brown Joseph Camilleri Corinna & William Clendenen The Cobb-Virostek Family Tamara Dumas Allyson & Patrick Gallagher
In Honor of the Book Fair Committee Lisa MacDougald
In Celebration with Jesse Phillips for the Learning Support Program Barbara & Timothy Bigelow Carol & Jay Charkow Roslyn & Jerry Meyer
In Honor of Jay Cox Mary Beth Calderoni Dawn Farricielli
In Honor of the Deming & Goodbody Families Nicholas Rostow ’64
Foote Prints
In Honor of the Foote Teachers & Staff
In Honor of Dr. Stanley Possick Lisa Totman ’56
The Clark-Spohn Family
In Honor of Cindy Raymond In Honor of Melanie Ginter
Patricia Kelly-White & Robert White
Martha & Jim Alexander
In Honor of Dr. J. Irawan Sugeng In Honor of Grayson Hansard & Mike McCabe
Lissa Sugeng & Michael Krauss
Lisa Totman ’56
In Honor of Lisa Totman ’56
In Honor of Jean Lamont
The families of Lisa Totman’s third grade
Nancy Chapman & King-fai Tam
In Honor of Elizabeth Whitney In Honor of Josie Lee’s Bat Mitzvah Judith Bergman & Sandy Golding Carol & Donald Miller Shae & Paul Rosenthal Carolyn & Joseph Stein
Penny & Bernard Snow
MEMORIAL GIFTS In Memory of Jill & Guy Bigwood Joan Bigwood King ’75
In Honor of David Leffell Lisa Totman ’56
In Memory of Jack Brennan ’65 Beth Brennan Stetson ’64
In Honor of Linda & Charles Levene’s 50th Anniversary Elaine & Richard Ades Sara-Ann & Hillel Auerbach Rita & Gerry Benjamin Judith & Eldon Bernstein Elliot Brause Marian & Stanley Brownstein Sandra Gaynor Dr. & Mrs. Edward Goglia Sue & Robert Goodman Irene & Sidney Greenberg Suzanne Gueble Barbara & Robert Liberman Linda & Steve Meisel David Papermaster Lillian & John Resnik Mary Beth & Stephen Saltzman Marcie & Richard Sugarmann Andrew & Doreen Testa Charles Perrow & Barbara Wareck Esther & Sidney White Patricia & Mario Zangari
In Honor of Leslie Long Anne Martin & John Pescatore
In Memory of Martha Brochin Sally & George Cohn
In Memory of Margaret Brooks Nathaniel Brooks ’87 & Jessica Brooks Preston Brooks ’79 & Seeley Brooks Anne Tyler Calabresi ’48 & Guido Calabresi ’46 Deborah Fong Carpenter ’82 Douglas Crowley ’55 & Roseline Crowley Catherine Brooks Laing ’82 Laura & Frank Perrine Ellen Shuman & Douglas Rae Eliot Righter Ramos ’78 Mark Righter ’80 Sandy & Jim Righter Lisa Farrel Totman ’56 & David Totman Ted & Lois Willis
In Memory of Harmony Twichell Clement ’35 & S. Prescott Bush Clement ’35 Sam Clement ’65 & Barbara Clement Margaret Clement Green ’61 Happy Clement Spongberg ’60
In Honor of Roslyn Morrison ’87 Ilene & Robert Saulsbury
In Memory of Mark Fisher Dody & Jay Cox The Foote School Sunshine Fund
Summer/Fall 2011
Laptop Cart Enhances Learning This past year, a pilot program funded by the Jonathan Milikowsky Technology Fund gave sixth grade science teacher Pam Harmon a special cart with 20 laptop computers for use in her classes. The result: “It enhanced my ability to differentiate my lessons and assessments and increased the level of student-to-student and student-toteacher collaboration.” Pam cites several specific examples: Collaboration — In the spring, every sixth grader researches and prepares a short teaching presentation for our Salmon River salmon release trip. The level of collaboration as they do research on the classroom laptops is truly beautiful. They know one another's topics and each day one hears calling out across the room to tell of a great site or tidbit of information just discovered that a peer might be interested in using. It is collaboration at its best. Differentiation — Each year I have several students who struggle with disgraphia. This is not a problem when there is ready access to the laptops. The students know they can always take notes and work on any and all assignments and assessments on a laptop. Assessments — When I request an essay response to a question, most students prefer to type this for me using the laptops and then either print it in my classroom or e-mail it to me. She adds, “Each year I work to enhance the citizen-scientist aspect of this course. I want students doing science that makes a difference. Access to the laptops in the classroom enhances the possibilities in this realm.” 33
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In Memory of Joseph Hotchkiss ’33
FOUNDATIONS & FUNDS
Barbara Ferullo General Re Corporation Flinn Gallery of Greenwich Library Elizabeth Hicks Eugenia Whitney Hotchkiss ’35 Judith & Herbert Lieberman Barbara & David Morgan Anita Vilter
Apple Pickers Foundation Bristol Meyers Squibb Company Cameron & Jane Baird Foundation Eder Family Foundation Orrie M. Friedman Charitable Trust Point Harbor Fund of the Maine Community Foundation Sasco Foundation The Seedlings Foundation Seymour L. Lustman Fund The S.T. Shoff Charitable Trust Smart Family Foundation Olcott & Lucy Smith Foundation
In Memory of Al Morra Phyllis Morra
In Memory of Orten L. Pengue, Jr. Natalie DiMario ’13
GIFTS IN KIND In Memory of Jerry Purcell, Jr. Jeannine & Anthony Purcell
In Memory of John Kirby Simon ’76 Claire & John Simon
In Memory of Chitikela Sitaramamurty
Carole Broadus Robert Cole Bun Lai ’84 Carl & Lorren* Salerno Harriet Twain Ellen Velardi Kim Yap Heather Zetterberg
Kris & Viji Erodula
Doreen & Andrew Testa Barbara Wareck & Charles Perrow Esther & Sidney White Pat & Mario Zangari
Gene J. Takahashi Scholarship Fund Wendy Sharp & Dean Takahashi
Hannah Lee Fund Anonymous (1) Judith Bergman & Sandy Golding Melanie Ginter & John Lapides Sarah Kaufman ’09 Rita Labell & Family Carol & Donald Miller Amy Starensier & J. Richard Lee Shae & Paul Rosenthal Margie & Alan Starensier Carolyn & Joseph Stein
Jean G. Lamont Scholarship Fund Rita McDougald Campbell & Leonard R. Campbell Margaret & Marc Mann Shirlee Ching-McGrath
GIFTS TO ENDOWED FUNDS Jean Shepler Miller Fund
In Memory of Joseph Silverman Deborah & William Friedman
Benevento Family Scholarship Fund Joan & John Benevento
In Memory of Benjamin Sklaver ’92 Amy & Larry Buhl Jeanne Allison & Paul Sadowitz William Silva ’66
C. Dary Dunham School Spirit Fund
In Memory of Henry C. Wallich & Mable I. Wallich
Gary Levene Endowed Fund
Christine I. Wallich ’66
In Memory of Rebecca Wilmer ’64 Christine Wilmer Barkus ’69
FOOTEBRIDGE Cameron & Jane Baird Foundation The Foote School Parent Teacher Council New Haven Road Race The Seedlings Foundation Smart Family Foundation, Inc. Kelly Udelsman Nikki & Robert Udelsman
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Coleen & Brett Hellerman Catherine & Robert Sbriglio
Elaine & Richard Ades Sara-Ann & Hillel Auerbach Rita & Gerry Benjamin Judith & Eldon Bernstein Elliot Brause Marian & Stanley Brownstein Nancy & William Cohen Sandra Gaynor Dr. & Mrs. Edward Goglia Sue & Robert Goodman Irene & Sidney Greenberg Suzanne Gueble Barbara and Robert Liberman Linda & Steve Meisel David Papermeister Lillian & John Resnik Mary Beth & Stephen Saltzman Marcie & Richard Sugarmann
Susan S. Addiss Elizabeth Bradburn-Assoian ’69 Catherine Smith Cuthell ’68 Miguel Garcia ’84 Judith S. Hull ’63 Elizabeth Roth LaFarge ’77 York Miller ’64 Mary Murphy ’92 Anne Sa'adah ’69 Sylvia Schafer ’77
Jonathan Milikowsky Technology Fund The Clark-Spohn Family
Kindergarten & Mixed Age Group Programs Fund Leila Hachicho & Ali Abu-Alfa
LaViola Family Scholarship Fund Philomena & John LaViola
Marian W. Spiro Fund for Science Enrichment Marian & Howard Spiro
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Parents and Teachers Contribute Martha Brochin Endowed Fund
In Honor of Dr. Ami Klin
Anonymous Bette & Joseph Camilleri Susan Canny ’96 Melanie Ginter & John Lapides Lisa & Joseph MacDougald Mary & Richard Raymond Penny & Bernard Snow
The Foote School Faculty
Milos Saccio Fund Susan & Joseph Saccio Joanne Saccio Mary & David Lesser Penny & Bernard Snow
Orten L. Pengue Scholarship Fund Anonymous Natalie DiMario The Foote School Drama Program The Foote School Summer Theater Program Karen Orzack-Moore & Daniel Moore Deborah Johnson & Joseph Paolillo Fred Rossomando Julian Schlusberg
Phyllis Brown Sandine Memorial Scholarship Endowment Anne Sa’adah ’69 Robert D. Sandine
Polly Fiddler Art Fund Jennifer Davies Coleen & Brett Hellerman Karen Orzack-Moore & Daniel Moore Catherine & Robert Sbriglio
Timothy & Mary P. Doukas Endowed Fund Barbara Mordecai Susan Sword Stevens ’62 Pat & John Zandy
LIBRARY PLAQUES In Honor of Donna Batsford Laura Altshul Bill Manke '91 Veena Raghuvir Dawn Walsh Sandy Whelan
Summer/Fall 2011
MATCHING GIFTS Aetna Foundation, Inc. Bank of America Foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York Casey Charitable Matching Gift Program ExxonMobil Foundation, Inc. Ford Foundation Matching Gift Program GE Foundation Matching Gifts Goldman, Sachs & Company William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Intermountain Industries Microsoft Nike Employee Matching Gift Open Society Institute Pfizer Inc. Pitney Bowes Portland General Electric Company Rockefeller Brothers Fund T. Rowe Price Associates Foundation, Inc. UBS United Technologies W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. Webster Bank
STARS (Schools Together for Arts Resources) Laura and Victor Altshul Donna and Bill Batsford Saundra and Donald Bialos The Foote School Parent Teacher Council Joanne and David Goldblum Seymour L. Lustman Memorial Fund New Haven Road Race Dawn and Scott Walsh
* Deceased ** Matching Gift Program Participants
In a year characterized by a difficult economy, the Parent Teacher Council (PTC) contributed $50,000 to enhance the educational experience at Foote. Every student directly benefits from the PTC’s work. They contributed $5,000 to the Capital Campaign, $5,400 for new building furniture and fixtures, and $10,000 to purchase four additional classroom SMART Boards. The Faculty Professional Development Fund, supporting teacher attendance at workshops and conferences, received $2,000. Education Enrichment programs received $11,250, once again divided evenly among all grades and departments: art, drama, gym, languages, library, math, music, and science. The funds, used at faculty discretion, have in past years purchased a piano for the music department, a sewing machine for the drama department, pool time at Albertus Magnus for athletics, and more. The modern foreign language program was enriched by a salsa presentation — with salsa lessons — for middle schoolers. Collaborating with parents, teachers, and administrators, the PTC also funds: K–6 Summer Read Aloud Books Kindergarten trip to Bishops Orchard MAG trips to Mystic Seaport & Bronx Zoo Fourth Grade Camp Ingersoll trip Fifth Grade Deer Lake ecology trip Sixth Grade Wilderness Classroom Ninth Grade schooner day trip Two outreach programs that build bridges between Foote and the local community — Footebridge Literacy Program and STARS (Schools Together for Arts Resources) — were supported, and $5,000 was allocated for the Emergency Financial Aid Fund to help families facing unexpected financial hardships. A further $2,600 will be used at the school’s discretion. These allocations are a continued investment in the future of the school. PTC not only stands for Parent Teacher Council, but also Parents and Teachers Contribute! 35
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Endowed Funds The Board’s Finance Committee recommended the purchase of zero coupon bonds in the early 1980’s as a strategy to create the school’s endowment. It was a momentous decision — when the last of the zero coupon bonds matured in 2003, the initial investment of $310,000 had returned $1,655,450. Over the years Foote’s Endowment has continued to grow significantly, and now stands at $7,640,000 (June 30, 2011). The Endowment is comprised of unrestricted funds and endowed funds contributed by parents and past parents, alumnae/i, and friends of the school. The capital is not spent; a distribution is made annually from interest earned on invested funds. The Board’s goal is to provide significant, stable, and sustainable funding to support the school’s annual operating budget and specific donor designated programs. Foote’s spending rule smoothes year-to-year volatility by using a weighted–average formula that takes into account spending from the prior year and the current market value of the endowment. In the past year the endowment added $291,312 to the school’s operating budget, supporting financial aid, curriculum and program.
UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT S. Prescott Bush Clement Endowed Fund — established in 2007 in honor of Prescott Clement ’35. The proceeds are used at the discretion of the school’s Board of Directors. ENDOWMENT FOR CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT Martha Brochin Endowed Fund for Library Books — established in 2004 in memory of Martha Brochin, a Foote School parent and much-loved pediatrician. Polly Fiddler Art Fund — established by parents and former students in recognition of Polly Fiddler’s outstanding work as an art teacher at Foote for more than three decades (1978–2009). The fund supports the school’s studio art program. Kindergarten & Mixed Age Group Programs Fund — established by the parents of Foote students Aya and Hadi Abu-Alfa in 2010 to support and enrich the Kindergarten and Mixed Age Group programs. Levin Fund — established by Jane and Richard Levin to fund the purchase of books and materials to enrich and extend the collection of the Frank M. Perrine Library. Library Endowment — includes gifts to endowment intended to support the Frank M. Perrine Library. Jonathan Milikowsky Technology Fund — created by classmates, family, and friends in memory of Jon ’98 to provide annual support to the Technology Department, particularly new technology and innovative uses of technology.
Laura Perrine, former assistant head and drama teacher Bob Sandine, Henry Perrine, former headmaster Frank Perrine, and Bob's wife Irene Kitzman enjoying a Foote gathering at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.
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Marian W. Spiro Fund for Science Enrichment — established in honor of Marian Spiro, science teacher at Foote from 1970–89, to enrich and enhance the school’s science programs.
Friends of Foote Theater Endowment — established in 2002 by David and Deborah Moore, to support the costs associated with the outstanding drama program. Jean Shepler Miller Music Fund — established in 2009 by alumnae/i who studied music with Mrs. Shepler during her long career at Foote (1953–91), the Fund provides support for the school’s music department. ENDOWMENT FOR FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Joya Marks Endowment for Professional Development — created in 2001, and in 2007 named in honor of Joya Marks, Lower School Head (1993–2007), this fund provides support for professional development opportunities to enrich the lives and work of Foote School teachers. Violet Talbot Endowed Fund — established by parents and faculty in honor of kindergarten teacher Violet Talbot at the time of her retirement in 2001 to provide support for teacher training and for financial aid for children of color. ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL AID Benevento Family Scholarship — established in 1987 by the Benevento Family. Simone Brown Fund — established in memory of Simone Brown, Class of 1981, following her death in 1983. Carolyn Foundation Endowment — established by generous gifts from The Carolyn Foundation in 1989 and 1998, this fund has grown to over a quarter million dollars, providing significant annual funding for financial aid for children of color from New Haven.
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Celentano Scholarship Fund — created to recognize the many contributions of Freddie Celentano who worked at Foote as a member of the maintenance staff from 1963–77. Janis Cooley-Jacobs Scholarship Fund — established in 1999 after the death of Foote parent and pediatrician Janis Cooley-Jacobs. Timothy & Mary P. Doukas Fund — established in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. John Zandy in memory of Mrs. Zandy’s parents. Martha Babcock Foote Fund, established in memory of the founder and first Head of School, 1916–35. Margaret Hitchcock Fund — established in memory of Margaret Ballou Hitchcock, Foote English teacher and head of the Upper School from 1931–57. Jean G. Lamont Endowed Scholarship Fund — established in 2004 in recognition of Jean Lamont’s commitment to diversity and a strong financial aid program during her tenure as Head of School from 1992–2004. Hannah Lee Memorial Endowed Fund — established in memory of Hannah Lee ’08, 1993–2004, this fund provides annual support for the school’s financial aid program. LaViola Family Scholarship Fund — established by Philomena and John LaViola in honor of their grandchildren, Alexandra LaViola ’06 and John LaViola ’09. Jonathan Milikowsky Scholarship Fund — established in 2007 in memory of Jon Milikowsky ’98 by his parents, Sharon and Daniel Milikowsky, brother Matthew ’95 and sister Jennifer ’02, the fund provides financial aid for a student in grades six–nine who demonstrates intellectual curiosity, Summer/Fall 2011
cheerful engagement with classmates and teachers, kindness, optimism, and appreciation and respect for others. Pasi-Sachdev Family Fund — created in 2005 by the Pasi-Sachdev family to reflect their deep appreciation of the Foote School community. Orten L. Pengue Scholarship Fund — created in 2008 by parents and students in honor of Ort’s many contributions to Foote’s theater program. Frank M. Perrine Scholarship Fund — established in 1991 in recognition of Frank’s many contributions to Foote as Headmaster from 1967–92. Phyllis Brown Sandine Memorial ISIS Scholarship Fund — established in 2002 by ISIS (Inner-City Scholarships for Independent Schools) in honor of Mrs. Sandine, a Foote parent and long-time friend of the school and an advocate for early childhood education. It provides financial aid specifically for New Haven children enrolled at Foote.
RESTRICTED FUNDS The school also appreciates and relies upon the support provided by Restricted Funds. These funds are not endowed — the principal is spent as needed over the years. Current Restricted Funds include: Classical Book Fund — established in 1996 to honor Latin teacher Carol Ross and used annually to provide library and classroom resources to enrich the study of classical Greece and Rome. C. Dary Dunham School Spirit Fund — established in recognition of Dary Dunham’s leadership of Foote as Interim Head of School, 2007–09, it funds campus activities that build a sense of community. Friends of Foote Theater Fund — established in 2002, this fund provides support for expanded opportunities in educational theater made possible by the construction of the Robert D. Sandine black box theater.
Gene Takahashi Scholarship Fund — created in 2010 by Dean Takahashi and Wendy Sharp, parents of Kerry Takahashi ’07 and Kai Takahashi ’09, in honor of Dean’s father. Anne Schroeder Vroman Scholarship Fund — created in 2006 by Barent Vroman in memory of his wife, a member of the class of 1946. ENDOWMENT FOR LEARNING SUPPORT Milos Saccio Fund — established in memory of Milos Saccio ’83, 1967–79, who was a sixth grader at Foote at the time of his death, this fund annually provides learning support with the intention of helping children reach their full potential.
Foote’s relationship with Yali Middle School in China has provided enrichment across the curriculum. Above, the ninth grade class of 2011 at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing last March.
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Class Notes 1931
1939 Class Correspondent: Anne Campbell Clement shclement@comcast.net
Suzanne Tobler Schriber (age 93!) is living in Omaha, NE. She has four children living in every corner of the United States.
Edie Rose Hopkins writes, “Still playing golf and bridge and painting — my two sisters, Anne (Rose Hilliard ’35) and Gertie (Rose Prescott ’33) are doing well also.”
1934 Class Correspondent: Stuart Clement shclement@comcast.net
We are sad to report the death of Frances Hunt Ross Miltimore on Oct. 9, 2010. She was predeceased by sisters Harriet Hunt ’38 and Nancy (formerly Ridgely) Hunt Bowman ’40. Stu Clement writes, “My wife, Anne Campbell Clement ’39 and I attended the memorial service for Joe Hotchkiss ’33 at Christ Church in Greenwich, CT along with Anna Huntington Deming ’35. Anna and Joe and his wife Janie Whitney Hotchkiss ’35 have been lifelong close friends since meeting at Foote School.”
1935 Class Correspondent: Anna Huntington Deming anitademingo@hotmail.com
Gladys Bozyan Lavine ’47 and Susan Hilles Bush ’47 at a Foote School gathering on May 21 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Alums explored the Dale Chihuly exhibition and enjoyed refreshments with a view of the Museum’s courtyard.
1936 Class Correspondent: Elizabeth Reeves Goodspeed 1358 Theall Road Rye, NY 10580 914-925-8543
1937 75th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Our condolences to Ted Babbitt, whose brother, Thomas, died on March 16, 2011. Charlie Smith writes, “I’m still ambulatory and sentient and looking forward to my 75th reunion next spring!”
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1940 Our deepest sympathy to the family of Thomas Babbitt, who died on March 16, 2011.
1941 Class Correspondent: Nancy Redway Pugsley 88 Notch Hill Road Evergreen Woods, Apt. 355 N. Branford, CT 06471 203-488-8312
1942 70th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondent: David Hitchcock, Jr. HitchDL@aol.com
Our condolences to Sam Babbitt, whose brother, Thomas, died on March 16, 2011. David Hitchcock writes, “Lee and I enjoyed a two-week Elderhostel trip to Provence, France in May. Expect to see several classmates this summer as we head to New Hampshire from Washington, DC.” Linda Hamilton Carr wants to be sure that the class has her mailing address. Feel free to contact the alumni office to get in touch with her. Linda adds, “Our Foote class was special and I remember it fondly.”
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From left: Diana Long, Judy Buck Moore, Richard Warren, Emily Mendillo Wood, Cathya Wing Stephenson, Patsy Spykman Winer
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Class Correspondent: Ruth Watson Martin 55 Loomis Place New Haven, CT 06511 203-777-3822
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“Foote gave me a great education and lifelong friends.” 1945 Class Correspondent: Elinor Bozyan Warburg gwarburg@warbros.com
We are sad to report the death of Christopher Pottle, who died unexpectedly at his home in Oxford, ME, on Feb. 15, 2011. We send our condolences to wife Marcie and children Chris, Manette and John. Pamela Pond Goss writes, “‘Round the World Sailors’ David (son) and Julia, on [boat] Macy, arrived in Jamestown, RI (after 3.5 years at sea) on May 1, to the boom of cannon and the sound of five bagpipes, three drums and many admirers, and much family and a bright sunny day. Cheers for the return of the sailors. All else proceeds apace, happily and well. Michael Buchanan reports, “No more: parachuting, gliders, Scuba diving, tournament tennis, 60+ softball. However, golf for 80 yr old at Jekyll Island Jan., Feb., March and Westport C.C. on Lake Champlain spring and summer. Sorry to have lost Footers Twichell and Clement, who summered here in the Adirondack high peaks.”
1946 Class Correspondents: Kent Healy Kent.Healy@verizon.net Karen Wylie Pryor karenpryor@comcast.net
Our condolences to James English, whose brother, Richard English ’49, died on July 11, 2011. Jennifer Griswold Hillhouse reports, “No news is good news — I’ve finally retired from L&M Hospital (except for being on the Development Comm.) Looking forward to a Tanglewood weekend in August, and youngest granddaughter is graduating from Worcester Academy.” Elise Braun writes, “The legislative session is over, and I begin another summer as tour guide at the Vermont State Summer/Fall 2011
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From left: Lisa Farrel Totman, Will Amatruda, Anne Bronson Brueckner
This reunion, like others, provided an update on current developments at Foote (a new science building under construction) and on the contributions of alumni to education (Cathya Wing Stephenson ’51, cofounder of the Washington International School). A memorabilia display included Martha Foote’s scrapbook (photos from the 1930s of the mothers of Spencer Berger and Sally Jones Loeser) and an excellent article by long-term teacher Jean Shepler on the pedagogy of music education. It was good to get together with classmates Anne Bronson Brueckner and Lisa Farrel Totman. We remembered and missed those who could not be present, for reasons ranging from work commitments (Edward Kubler) to assorted health issues. Most original reason for his no-show goes to Paul Guida — a friend living in Europe and not seen for many years was singing at the Metropolitan Opera that day! After organized events had finished, Anne and I each swung by the respective neighborhoods of our youth, and made contact with friends and family, living and departed, remaining in New Haven. — Will Amatruda
House, a wonderful place in which I feel much at home. Our present Speaker of the House was one of my fifth grade students, many years ago.”
1947 65th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondent: Gladys Bozyan Lavine GBLavine@gmail.com
1949 Class Correspondent: Sallie Farrel Brown salliebb7435@msn.com
1950 Class Correspondent: Mary Pigott Johnsen jlmpjohnsen@west-point.org
We extend our sympathy to the family of Richard English, who died on July 11, 2011. Since ’50 dominated the last issue and this is the year ’11 the restriction was eleven words per person. Dr. Rob Dentan can’t count but “live, breathe (badly), couch potato” is a great summary. Vicki Meeks Blair obeyed: “Transcribing acres family letters; kayaking miles; rec’d retired sled pet #4, Sabe.” So did Nancy
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Curtis with seven: “Still happily employed but thinking about retiring.” Mary Pigott Johnsen said: “Grandson Jakob (Lt. Infantry) back from Iraq safely. All is well.” Sally Osterweis Kopman didn’t count but wrote for two (paraphrased): “Marcia Tucker Boogaard and I lunched in DC
early June. We re-connected at the 60th and since I get to DC to visit my daughter frequently I always let Marcia know and we get together. Is anyone coming to St. Louis?” The 60th was indeed a wonderful reunion with obviously long term gains. John Berry writes, “My classmates would
agree that I was a real dud in school. So what happened? After slumping around in a couple of dead-end jobs out of college (Georgetown ’63), I tried journalism. What?? Yes, I became a reporter — and loved the life! Over the years I wrote and edited at Time, Business Week, and The Washington Post, among others. Mrs. Hitchcock would have been shocked!”
1951 Class Correspondent: Emily Mendillo Wood 118 Fifth Avenue Milford, CT 06460-5206 203-878-9963
1952 60th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondent: Harald Hille harald.hille@gmail.com From left: Muffie Clement Green, Louise Barclay Rice, Jono Meigs, Jennifer Bergin von Mayrhauser, Emily Barclay, Steve Knight, Gretchen Bronson Lytle
Class of 1961 What a great 50th we had! We just wish more of our class had been able to join us. It was so worth coming back! We partook of the activities provided by Foote; had a lovely lunch together; then walked down to the old Foote School on St. Ronan Street. It’s so small! We then walked to Edgerton Park, so had a lot of time to talk and get to know one another again. Steve Knight told us about all the mischief he’d gotten into at Foote and we had lots of laughs. We shared memories and stories of our years at Foote, and got caught up on our lives today. It was wonderful seeing Jennifer Bergin von Mayrhauser, Louise Barclay Rice, and Steve Knight again. They were back for the first time since graduation. Jono Meigs (Millbrook, NY) joined us, as did Gretchen Bronson Lytle (Rhinebeck NY). With Emily Barclay (Watertown, MA) and myself (Muffie Clement Green, Washington, CT) we were seven — half our graduating class! I think we all really enjoyed seeing one another again. We heard from many classmates who were unable to attend, including Adele Bryant in Newfoundland and Peter Ewell in Nairobi. We also heard from Gwyneth Welch in Albuquerque, Polly Vietor Sheehan in New York, and New Englanders Priscilla Hunt and Kate Setlow O’Brien. Peter Pennypacker wrote from Northern California, and his words eloquently expressed what many of us have been feeling: “The wonder about getting older to me has been that the mind doesn’t seem to follow the way of the body. I can feel like a 6th grader whenever I want … certainly don’t feel like I’m 63 inside. I’m still one of those ‘lords a leaping’ in the 12 days of Christmas.” — Muffie Clement Green
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1953 Class Correspondent: Robert Wing wing@astronomy.ohio-state.edu
1954 The Class of 1954 needs a class correspondent. If you are willing to take on the job, please contact Amy Caplan in the alumnae/i office at acaplan@footeschool.org.
Lavinia Meeks writes, “Regretfully, I am giving up my NYC base after 40+ years — still involved at Historic House and Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, MA.” Herrick Jackson and wife Elaine moved to Berkeley, CA, last October. In New Haven, Herrick was a volunteer and part-time employee at Fellowship Place, and, happily, has found a similar organization in Berkeley, Creative Wellness Center. He and Elaine have joined the Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra, and Herrick continues to play the double bass. They also have joined Ashby Village, an organization Foote Prints
modeled after Boston’s Beacon Hill Village, that helps people stay in their homes as they age. Herrick notes, “We are very much enjoying putting down roots in Berkeley while we are still ‘young’ and look forward to getting to know our community and to exploring our new home state.” Herrick’s first cousin, Nancy Ely Kales ’55, lives in San Francisco and one of his sons just bought a condo in SF’s Marina District.
1955 Class Correspondents: Nawrie Meigs-Brown nawrie@comcast.net Lee Dunham LDunham@sandw.com
1956 Class Correspondent: Will Amatruda willtam88@hotmail.com
See Reunion write-up on page 39.
1957 55th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondent: Kevin Geenty kevin@geentygroup.com
Joan Johnson Stone writes, “I seem to be spending a lot of time with family and friends. My son was married in July on the Cape. He lives in Denver, and I see Tessa Stanwood Davis and Melissa Bradley when I am out there. Tessa just became a grandmother!”
1960 Class Correspondent: Happy Clement Spongberg happyspongberg@earthlink.net
Pat Fiorito Oakes writes, “After 17 years in admissions at New Canaan Country School, this year I served as Acting Director of Secondary School Placement, guiding our graduates on to their next schools. I discovered that I absolutely loved the ‘out’ end with students after having been on the ‘in’ end for so many years. It was a full circle experience for all, as I had accepted every student I worked with this year. The director has returned from maternity leave, but I will be assisting her in placement next year, and I am thrilled. On a family note, my son, Ryan, is engaged to be married in October — and that thrills me as well!”
1961 Class Correspondent: Muffie Clement Green m_c_green@sbcglobal.net
Former faculty member Patricia Bakke sent us an article about Jono Meigs and wife Jane, who are very involved with the Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School (NY), he as director and she as conservation education director. The zoo has 180 animals, including a number of endangered species on site.
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Class Correspondent: Donald O. Ross dross@winvcounsel.com
Deborah Stilson Abbott writes, “Our eldest, Kate, continues to live in Pittsfield, MA and work as an editor at the Berkshire Eagle. Our second, Laura, graduated from Cornell Medical School on 5/23/11 and then drove to San Francisco to start her residency in OB/GYN at KaiserPermanente. Our youngest, Steve, plans to start Tuck Business School at Dartmouth in August. My husband, Tony, has retired as an attorney from G.E. Capital. I continue to work full time as a clinical psychologist.”
1963 Class Correspondent: Susan Stratton susan@strattonpartners.com
1964 Class Correspondent: Verdi DiSesa vdisesa@cchosp.com
This past spring, Chase Twichell received the 2011 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award from Claremont Graduate University for her new book, “Horses Where the Answers Should Have Been: New & Selected Poems.” It provides a $100,000 prize for a poet in mid-career. See profile, page 42.
Class Correspondent: Eric Triffin Eric_Triffin@aya.yale.edu
Class Correspondent: Eric Berger ericberger@aol.com
1966 Class Correspondent: John N. Deming, Jr. johndeming@yahoo.com
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Accomplished — and Recognized — Poet Chase Twichell ’64 As Foote’s ninth grade English teacher I love knowing that the Twichell Room, where my students can be found at their most relaxed and irreverent between classes, bears the family name of one of our country’s most accomplished poets. This feeds my speculation about which of the ninth graders might turn their distinctive intellects and creative gifts into a lifelong calling, whether as scientist, mathematician, linguist, historian, artist, musician, actor, athlete, or writer. One Foote graduate remarked upon the occasion of her 35th reunion, “What [my classmates] did as adults was pretty much predictable from what they were like as kids ... There weren’t too many big surprises.” The speaker of those words, and granddaughter of the Twichell Room’s namesake, was Chase Twichell ’64, recipient of the 1999 Alumna Achievement Award, author of seven books of poetry, and winner of this year’s Kingsley Tufts Award of $100,000 for Horses Where the Answers Should Have Been: New and Selected Poems. The award alone — the world’s largest monetary prize for a single book of poetry — would seem to bear out my choice of the word “accomplished” to describe Chase’s career. But it’s instructive to think of the ways that we recognize our poets. With honors and cash, yes, but of equal value are the respect of one’s peers and the awareness that one has provided enjoyment, even revelation to one’s readers. Chase’s Foote contemporary and former New Haven neighbor Jenny Byers ’65 recalls reading “Road Tar” from the poet’s 1998 book The Snow Watcher: Her poem about riding her bike to school, which we did sometimes “in the olden days” … and seeing a squirrel, which had been run over, “doing the Watusi” in the middle of the road to try to pull its squashed body off the pavement, was a shocking and beautifully articulated image I’ve never forgotten, because it brought back my memory of the horror of seeing the same thing at about the same age. One could compile a mini-anthology of Chase’s poems about animals. “Aisle of Dogs,” “Stray,” and “War Porn” (to my mind the last word on the Michael Vick case) confirm that all is not benign in this domesticated part of the natural world. Other titles reveal her wit: “Snow in Condoland,” “Tomboyhood,” “Negligent Worldicide,” “Sayonara Marijuana Mon Amour.” Chase’s writing reflects her affinity for the vernacular, her upbringing in New Haven and the Adirondacks, and her Buddhist studies (“I wanted to know what I was / and I thought I could find the truth / where the floor hurts the knee”). “Tech Help” incorporates each of these strands while trusting the reader to braid them together at the end. The Twichell Room was dedicated in 1986, too late for us to know how a young Chase would have spent her time there. Buried in a book? Scribbling in a journal? Sprawled on a couch wondering what life after Foote held for her? “There weren’t many big surprises,” her adult self claims in retrospect. The poems argue otherwise. — Michael Milburn Michael Milburn has taught English at Foote since 1994.
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Chase Twichell and Kili (short for Kilimanjaro)
ROAD TAR A kid said you could chew road tar if you got it before it cooled, black globule with a just-forming skin. He said it was better than cigarettes. He said he had a taste for it. On the same road, a squirrel was doing the Watusi to free itself from its crushed hindquarters. A man on a bicycle stomped on its head, then wiped his shoe on the grass. It was autumn, the adult word for fall. In school we saw a film called Reproduction. The little snake-father poked his head into the slippery future, and a girl with a burned tongue was conceived. From The Snow Watcher, published by Ontario Review Press, 1998. Copyright © 1998 by Chase Twichell
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died on June 11, 2011. John Deming reports, “[Recently] I was one of seven included at a luncheon hosted by Brooks Kerr at Jalapenos on Route 1 in Branford. Brooks was up from New York in this area visiting. Also attending was Vickie DiSesa, who is doing well in New Haven and whose son is now working in New York. The other Foote grad enjoying lunch there was Anna Deming ’35.”
1967 45th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondent: Nina Anderson tropickat@verizon.net
1968 Class Correspondent: Liz Prelinger prelinge@georgetown.edu
Our deepest condolences to Rob Clark, whose father, Eli Clark, died on June 11, 2011. Cathy Smith Cuthell writes, “Three graduations the first week of June! Our oldest graduated from McGill and is working for Intercontinental Hotels and my twins are heading to Goucher and Columbia. I am busy launching a new summer institute for math teachers that I hope to grow into a year round program. Mrs. Rideout would be shocked! We split our time between NYC, the Hudson Valley and Istanbul and welcome classmates anytime.” Doug Davie writes, “Well, the snow melted and we are finally enjoying the spring and looking forward to the promise of a good summer at the homestead this year. We canceled our Berlin home exchange summer plans due to health, costs, and just too much to do around here. I have an exciting art book design project to complete and a second child to prepare for college abroad. Liisa continues to be busy with New Haven area residential real estate — so please let us know who would be coming or going. Three Summer/Fall 2011
Tuesdays ago we also had a ceremony of our own. Julian (18) had his grand Eagle Scout Ceremony — it’s the culmination of many years in Scouting that was capped with a community service project of restoring the local baseball dugout facility. In August he will head off to Basel, Switzerland for one year of foundation course in design school. First he must find some summer employment to subsidize Swiss snowboarding plans! With Arlan (21) in second year business school in Helsinki, Finland we just may all rendezvous in Switzerland for a fall family foray into the Alps.” Rob Golia reports, “I graduated from Lafayette College and from Georgetown University’s School of Dentistry. Did my residency at Hartford Hospital and post graduate studies at LD Pankey Institute, have private practice for cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry; section chief, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Yale New Haven Hospital, Assistant Professor of Surgery (Dental), Yale School of Medicine, have been married to Alyssa Giovana Esposito 12 years. Daughter Julie is married, PhD in American History from Columbia and works at the Brooklyn Historical Society, son Matthew works for Enterprise Rental Car Co., son Geoffrey is in a MSW program at NYU, step-daughter Alix Dermer (Foote ’00) is a paralegal in a Philadelphia law firm; planning a trip to Sardinia in September, love photography, racquetball, bicycle, swimming and weights to keep in shape.” Tony Pasqualini writes, “Currently living in Los Angeles, although we’re getting an apartment in NYC for occasional use. Been married for 26 years to Sarah Brooke. Two kids, Joel 23, Madeleine 20. Still an actor — if you watched Law and Order LA this year (and few did) I was a judge on a couple of episodes. Have started, late in a life, a playwriting career. My first play Loyalties had a very successful four month run here in LA last spring.
And I have two more finished pieces that I’m shopping around. In fact a character in one of my recent plays is Miss Anna Wellershaus (how could I resist?). My website is: www.tonypasqualini.com. I’m determined to come to a reunion someday — 45th, maybe. 2013?” Ted Spiriakis reports, “My wife Elke and I own a farm in the mountains of North Carolina, north of Asheville, and I continue in my profession of IT work which has me counting down the days to when I reach 62 to finally leave the ‘rat race.’ The story of how, and why we ended up here is too long for this email, but yes, we do have llamas, alpacas, and three varieties of sheep, two being Heritage Breeds, ducks, chickens, bees, and assorted dogs and cats, and a couple of Cockatiels. We affectionately call my wife Elke ‘The Barn Goddess’ as she runs the farm, sells our wool products in various retail outlets, and in our farm store, teaches the fiber arts in the local community colleges, and offers private lessons in spinning, knitting, felting, dying, and on and on … and I go off to work in the AM only to do the farm chores on the weekends: It’s a ‘lifestyle thing.’” Bruce Harvey writes, “I have just retired as a Labor Relations Specialist from the USPS and now I am going to chill a bit before looking for a second career, which I hope will involve some teaching, HR consulting, lacrosse coaching, and of course getting back into harmonica and guitar — all the things you can’t do when you are a busy bureaucrat. Also, my latest hobby is sailing, and I keep Stella Blue, a 19’ West Wight Potter, at a slip in Noank, CT — so if anybody wants to go out for a sail please contact me. Finally, I might even get back into literature — I keep hearing Whitman saying ‘Dazzling how quick the sunrise would kill me if I could not let the sunrise out of me.’ Daughter Laura graduated from Boston College in 2009 and got her MA in Special Education there in 2010. She just 43
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Seeing the World Through Oriental Rugs Peter Pap ’68 Mark your calendars! On October 18, Peter will be hosting a Foote alumni reception at his Oriental rug gallery in the heart of San Francisco. How Peter found his life’s work in Oriental rugs is fascinating and again illustrates the importance of loving the work you do. He has been in the Oriental rug business now for 36 years! With a young family in Boston in the early 1970s, Peter took a job with an Oriental rug gallery and began to learn the history and production of rug making. He was soon immersed in the people, politics, and arts of several countries. Learning the intricate methods of hand rug making from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan became a passion. Peter eventually went out on his own as a rug broker, buying antique rugs at estate sales and selling them to galleries. In the early 1980s, he opened his own gallery in Dublin, New Hampshire. By that time he had moved his young family to Keene and was traveling to antique shows around the country. In the early 1990s, the opportunity to take over a San Francisco Oriental rug gallery necessitated bi-coastal travel. Because of that travel, Peter and his family decided that, to maintain both galleries, they would make San Francisco their permanent home and summer in Dublin, NH. His breadth of knowledge about Oriental rugs has led him to be a periodic guest on Martha Stewart Living Radio and appear occasionally as a guest appraiser on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. Many of the rugs Peter has acquired have been museum pieces, such as the 15th century Turkish rug now hanging in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Peter’s experience at Foote School was short but made a lasting impression. He attended Middle School for seventh and eighth grades, and he says that his experience was so positive he wished he had been there for the earlier grades. He is still in touch with good friends made at Foote, and he’s also made some new Foote connections: he called a fellow San Franciscan, Bruce Conklin ’75, after reading an article about Bruce and his work at The Gladstone Institutes in Foote Prints. Peter was interested in the stem cell research done at Gladstone and held a fundraising reception for the Institutes at his gallery. An interesting fact that Peter shares is that John Kebabian ’69, the third generation New Haven Oriental rug seller, was but one year behind him at Foote! If you are near the San Francisco area in October, please join Peter and other Footies for some great conversation and reminiscing. You will have an enjoyable evening and a chance to learn more about the exquisite rugs in Peter’s gallery. You also can visit: www.peterpap.com or his Facebook page. — Francine Caplan
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finished one year as a Special Ed teacher in Farmington and is now taking a position in Newton, MA as a second grade teacher. While at BC she was a Double Eagle and captain of both soccer and rowing teams. Son John just graduated from Sacred Heart University and is now working on his MA in Education. While at SHU he was captain of the tennis team that won the NEC title twice. Wife Maresa is an elementary school principal, and I actually get to see her a few minutes a week when she gives me my Honey-Do list. I’m looking forward to hearing from other members of our class. Though I was only at Foote for one year it was a great experience. Moving away from my old neighborhood and going to a new school for the 8th grade was not easy but was made all the better by the warmth and friendship of the class of ’68.”
1969 Class Correspondent: Meg McDowell Smith megsmithvt@gmavt.net
John Kirby is taking advantage of the climate in Coral Gables (FL), and planting a lush tropical garden of fruit trees and flowering bushes. The Classics Dept. at the University of Miami continues to grow too, even in this dismal economic period. Check our their new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/umiamiclassics. Meg McDowell Smith writes, “I have been in touch with a few Foote classmates, most recently Anne Cheney who lives in New Haven. I also know that Fritz Drury just returned from spending six months in Italy, as a teacher in residence for RISD.”
1970 The Class of 1970 needs a class correspondent. If you are willing to take on the job, please contact Amy Caplan in the alumnae/i office at acaplan@footeschool.org.
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1972 40th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondents: Amy Estabrook heyamo@snet.net Cathy Hosley Vouwie chv79@hotmail.com
Early last spring Bob Meyer, Larry Chao and Dolores Delgado met in Ft. Lauderdale for dinner. Bob reports that Larry and Dolores both have unlocked the secret to aging, as they look much the same as when they were at Foote. Rob Gurwitt writes from Vermont that both of his children are spending the summer touring New England with Circus Smirkus.
1973 Class Correspondent: Peter Hicks phicks@websterbank.com John Persse john921@juno.com
Our deepest sympathy to Alexandra Grave Garfield, whose father, Richard Grave, died on March 10, 2011. Our condolences to Dorothy Clark Chadwick, whose father, Eli Clark, died on June 11, 2011.
1976 Class Correspondent: Hyla Flaks Crane hyla@steppingstonesmuseum.org
Our deepest sympathy to Benjamin Grave, whose father, Richard Grave, died on March 10, 2011. Our condolences also to Annie Clark, whose father, Eli Clark, died on June 11, 2011. Jeffrey Klaus, regional president for Webster Bank, was named Citizen of the Year by Business New Haven magazine. According to the article, Jeff “has devoted a great deal of time to facilitating positive change in public education.” Photo below.
1977 35th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondent: Elizabeth Daley Draghi gdraghi@sbcglobal.net
1978 Class Correspondents: Nell DeVane Eleanor.S.DeVane@espn.com Stephen Fontana SAFontana@aol.com
1974 The Class of 1974 needs a class correspondent. If you are willing to take on the job, please contact Amy Caplan in the alumnae/i office at acaplan@footeschool.org.
Congratulations to Kate Loewald, founding producer of The Play Company, which produced “Invasion!” by Jonas Hassen Khemiri. Khemiri won a 2011 Obie Award for playwriting.
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1979 Class Correspondent: Bonnie Welch Bonniewelch@taftschool.org
Our sincere condolences to Sandra Draper and brother Don Draper ’82, whose mother, Mabel Draper, died on May 16, 2011. Our sympathy also to William Clark, whose father, Eli Clark, died on June 11, 2011. Ellen Davie Hirs writes, “My daughter, Marjorie, graduated from the French bilingual section of the Awty International School in Houston, TX — valedictorian and recipient of four academic awards: economics, high honors math and German! She’ll be at Yale this fall (class of 2015). My other daughter, Elizabeth, finished 9th grade and is TX state champion in swimming and star track athlete (300m hurdles) at Awty. Eddie graduated honors from 5th grade on May 24. I’m a proud mom!” Bonnie Welch, husband Gary, and son Christian spent time on Block Island over the summer. See photo, above.
1980 Class Correspondent: Liz Geller Brennan gelbren@aol.com
1975 Class Correspondent: Jessica Drury sjsaz@optonline.net
Bonnie Welch ’79 with son Christian and husband Gary Peck on Block Island this summer.
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Class of 1981 30 years? While none of us in attendance was comfortable donning our 30th reunion buttons, each of us — Danielle Flagg, Hilary Fayen Higgins, Diane Johnson, Holly Johnson, Jennifer LaVin, Michael Prichard, Katherine Scully, and Hope Nye Yaeger, along with our teacher and friend Robert Osborne — proudly wore our pins, only too happy to find that once we started chatting, it was as if we’d never left Foote. But of course, we had. In our 30 years, we’ve traveled around the world, married, had children, been to law school and business school and medical school — successful, in large part we agreed, because of the solid foundation we received at Foote. Danielle and Hilary traveled the farthest to attend the reunion — Danielle is living in Portland, OR, and working in advertising; Hilary is living in Bellingham, WA, with husband James and son Ronan, and runs her own business doing German to English translations. Diane has recently relocated to New Haven after living in LA and studying filmmaking. She is still in touch with Gillian Lewis Abbatemarco, who is living in Hamden. Hope is teaching lower school in Vermont and lives with her husband and 5-year-old son. Michael is married, living just outside of Boston and, in his spare time, singing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Tanglewood Festival Chorus. David Bloom actually called Michael during the Foote assembly! He is keeping busy and living in New York City. Jen is working as a communications consultant, living in Somerville, MA, and is looking forward to getting married to her longtime boyfriend Geoff in September. Katie is living in Tarrytown, NY, and raising two beautiful children with her husband. Holly treated us to a visit from her William; she is living with
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Front Row: Katherine Scully and Danielle Flagg. Back Row: Jen LaVin, Michael Prichard, Hilary Fayan Higgins, Diane Johnson, Bob Osborne, Hope Nye Yeager, and Holly Johnson with son William Riggio.
her husband in Madison while continuing to run the family nursery business. Joining us later in the day at a gathering at Mr. O’s, was Arthur Lebowitz, who continues work as a physician; he, his wife and two children live in Cheshire. Many of our classmates who couldn’t attend have been in touch — Elaine Barse is still living on Martha’s Vineyard with her longtime boyfriend Chris and running the successful Green Room surf shop and clothing store in Vineyard Haven; last we heard from Michele Cavallaro, she was working as an attorney and living in Fort Lauderdale after a long stint in New Orleans; Patrick Clendenen continues to work as an attorney in Boston and couldn’t attend because of his son’s prom! Nicolas Crowley is still living in Paris and working for Sodexo, looking after the Group’s oil and gas clients; Jay (TJ) Kleeman is living in Wilton with wife Courtney and their two sons and is an orthopedic surgeon; Kirsti Hastings McCabe is working in strategic communications after working and living in France and Asia as a journalist. She
lives in Brooklyn with her son and daughter, whose sports activities prevented her from attending the reunion; Shari Goldblatt Moss sends her best from New Jersey, where she lives with her husband and two children; last we heard from Monica Osborn, she was enjoying mothering her four sons and was celebrating over 18 years working at Yale New Haven Hospital; Jessica Rosenblum is living in New York City and having a fabulous time promoting clubs and events; Wendy Cohen Sadik is living in Hamden with her husband and two daughters, who both attend Foote — stay tuned, Wendy is launching a new business venture! Talbot Welles still lives in New Haven with her husband and two sons, both of whom also attend Foote. We continue to miss our classmates Simone Brown and Daniel DeWitt, whose memories will always be with us. And we hope to see everyone at our 35th reunion in 2016, a triple event, as most of us will be turning 50 that year and Foote will be celebrating its 100th anniversary! — Jen LaVin
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welcomed daughter Cleo Marie Roche on April 20, 2011. See photo, below.
1981 Class Correspondents: Jennifer LaVin jen2766@gmail.com Nicolas Crowley nyjcrowley@hotmail.com
1982 30th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondent: Bethany Schowalter Appleby bappleby@wiggin.com
Our sincere condolences to Don Draper and sister Sandra Draper ’79, whose mother, Mabel Draper, died on May 16, 2011. Thespian Paul Giamatti came back to New Haven last April to receive the first-ever Louis Award from Mory’s. Haven Tyler reports, “The kids and I are still in Mass. Finn is entering 8th grade next year which is incredibly hard for me to believe! His interests are magic and karate. We are pulling for the magic scholarship to Harvard. Isabel is entering 7th grade next year, she is a budding thespian and athlete. She also has a very distinct fashion style — a mix between eighties neon and Punky Brewster. I always look forward to seeing what she will come downstairs wearing. Robyn is six and
Sarah Blanton Roche ’93 and husband Eamon Roche ’80 are the happy parents of Cleo Marie, born April 20, 2011.
Summer/Fall 2011
Jim McCullough ’83 married Michelle Wiles on April 23.
is still waiting for his highness to arrive to whisk her away. Typical days entail multiple tiara changes. (All OK as long as she does not borrow mine!) I started a new job with a UK based consultancy in the winter, which is exciting and has me traveling all over. I saw Stephen Holt a few months back in NY; we had a great dinner together. Hope everyone is well; if you’re in Boston, give me a holler.”
1983 Class Correspondent: Brinley Ford Ehlers Brinleysf@aol.com
Congratulations to Lisa Sandine Schuba, who was selected by the Colorado Association of Elementary School Principals for the 2011 Reba Ferguson Memorial Rookie of the Year Award. The award is given to one outstanding elementary school principal in his or her first three years in the position. Lisa is the principal at Animas Valley Elementary School, and currently working on her PhD. See profile, page 48. Jim McCullough was married to Michele Wiles on April 23, 2011. Jim is a founder and chief executive of Esosome Diagnostics, a biotechnology company, while Michele is a principal ballerina with American Ballet Theater, in New York City. See photo, above.
Twins Holly and Alice DeVane, daughters of Will Devane ’84 and wife Shari Birnbaum
1984 Class Correspondent: Ann Pschirrer Brandt apschirrer@aol.com
Bun Lai, owner of the renowned Miya’s Sushi restaurant in New Haven, was honored with an alumni achievement award from Hamden Hall. Bun was recognized for his ecological activism and increasing awareness of sustainable food practices. John Wareck’s family company, Wareck Real Estate, has acquired Audubon Associates Real Estate, after its owner, beloved former Foote teacher and parent Margaret Brooks passed away in November 2010. John adds, “in addition to my involvement and Margaret’s estate’s involvement in this deal there were two other Foote related people involved. Kathy Priest (mother of Claire Priest ’86 and Juliana Priest ’93) was the attorney who oversaw the deal. Prish Pierce (mother of Nate Tyler ’84) was one of the Realtors who worked part time with Margaret and now part time with me. My point is that this was really an ‘all Foote’ deal.” Will DeVane writes, “Shari Birnbaum (wife) and I had twin girls on May 16. If any classmates are in Dallas we would love to see you.” See photo, above.
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Gladly Do I Lead Lisa Sandine Schuba ’83 Lisa Sandine Schuba says she caught “the teaching bug” in 1990 while working with Foote School’s mixed-age group. Then a recent graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, Lisa had no plans to become a teacher. However, after one year at Foote, Lisa enrolled in a master’s program through The Shady Hill School and Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass. With a master’s certificate in elementary education, Lisa returned to New Haven to teach third and fourth grade at the Barnard School on Derby Avenue. Over the course of four years, Lisa acquired grant money to begin an organic gardening program. Thanks to her preliminary efforts, the Barnard School is now an ecology magnet school, complete with a greenhouse on every floor. Celebrating 21 years in education, Lisa has taught every grade level except fifth and enters her fourth year on the administrative side this fall. Lisa is the Principal at Animas Valley Elementary School in Durango, Colorado. She sees herself as an “instructional leader,” making time for her students and teachers on a daily basis: “I love coming to work every day. It’s such a positive climate for everyone.”
Lisa Sandine Schuba ’83 with some of her students.
The Colorado Association of Elementary School Principals recently awarded Lisa Schuba the 2011 Reba Ferguson Memorial Rookie of the Year Award for her many remarkable achievements over the past three years. The extraordinary list of Schuba’s innovative efforts includes Animas Valley’s recent designation as an International Baccalaureate school. Lisa explains that IB schools work to develop stronger questioners and collaborators. The curriculum is inquiry-based, student driven and focuses on expanding the students’ understanding of different cultures. The Spanish Intensive Program, a rarity in public elementary schools, is just one benefit of the new designation. Under Lisa’s leadership, Animas Elementary was one of five schools in the state deemed “Health Champion.” Already boasting an organic outdoor garden, the school was awarded $5,000 to construct a greenhouse. Schuba and her team have also reorganized the school’s schedule to better accommodate both accelerated and remedial programming, making more time for one-on-one interactions: “This is hard in the public schools, where the student to teacher ratio is much higher,” Lisa explains. Currently working on her doctorate in education, Lisa plans to focus on special education, a subject dear to her heart: “I am dyslexic and so reading and writing were difficult. Foote was the perfect setting for me.” Lisa sees her father, beloved Foote teacher and former Assistant Headmaster Bob Sandine, as a real role model in her life, and “one of my biggest cheerleaders. Both he and my mother always communicated their belief that I was capable of transcending life’s challenges and capable of accomplishing great things.” — Liz Antle ’98 Liz Antle is an artist living in California.
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1985 Class Correspondent: Carter LaPrade Serxner lapserx@gmail.com
Our deepest sympathy to Merrill Barden Collins, whose stepfather, Richard Grave, died on March 10, 2011.
1986 Class Correspondent: Ellen Prokop prokop@frick.org
Kate Schleifer Vavpetic writes, “After 13 years at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT, my family and I will be moving to Fox Chapel, PA. I will be the Head of Senior School at Shady Side Academy, a pre-K to 12 co-ed, independent day school. Since my mom grew up in Pittsburgh, it feels like a homecoming of sorts. My husband, Joe, and I, with our sons Blaz (6) and Niko (3), are looking forward to the ‘big city,’ and to building a tree house in the woods behind our new house. While we’ll head to a Pirates game or two, we’ll be hard pressed to renege on our allegiance to the Yankees! Please look us up if you’re in Pittsburgh.”
1987 25th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondents: Jonathan Levin jdlevin@stanford.edu
Jon Levin won the American Economic Association’s 2011 John Bates Clark medal, awarded to the nation’s most promising economist under the age of 40. Jon is an expert in industrial organization and has done work on subprime lending, health insurance and Internet markets. Congratulations to Alice Roche Winthrop and husband Bayard who welcomed daughter Agnes on December 11, 2010. See photo, page 51. Alice writes, “I am enjoying Summer/Fall 2011
From left: Chris Hansen, Tania Lockwood Tyrrell, Greg Sawyer, Jenny Ford Barrett, Claire Priest
Class of 1986 Five of us gathered for our 25th reunion in May: Greg Sawyer, Tania Lockwood, Chris Hansen, Claire Priest and myself (Jenny Ford Barrett). I think I can speak for everyone in saying it had been way too long and it was truly great fun to see each other again after so many years had passed. We decided we should try to see each other again sooner and get some of you to come back as well. After all, we did grow up together. We met up in the gym, where there was a stage set up for various speakers, an on-running slideshow and even songs sung by Foote kids from the Mixed Age Group. Sadly, Mrs. Shepler was not leading the troops but, instead, a young and vibrant woman (presumably the current music teacher) had the full attention of each child on stage. I was impressed. Though the place looked really different, there were many familiar faces (Mr. Sandine, Bonnie James, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Osborne) and familiar things (maroon and grey flags, four square courts, class photos) to remind us that Foote was basically still the same. After the reunion ceremony, we made our way to the courtyard and took a class picture. We got to meet husbands, wives and kids and decided to continue our party across the street at Claire’s house. Her two boys go to Foote currently, as does Chris Hansen’s daughter Marley. We ended up staying on her delightful screened porch all afternoon telling stories, remembering experiences and laughing about most of it. Suddenly it felt like we had just finished 9th grade and everyone looked the same. Twenty-five years have gone by, but mannerisms have not changed and though we are all 40 or about to turn 40, I felt like these are people I still know well. I guess we have Foote to thank for that. The kids were troopers but finally started to get tired so we parted ways but decided to meet up again after dinner. The stories continued into the evening and we definitely needed some of you there to confirm somewhat hazy memories … next time. The one thing we could never figure out was why only five of us came back. We thought because many of us live far away from New Haven now, or have multiple kids or demanding jobs or all of the above, but hopefully next time more people will show up because it was really a pleasure to reconnect. So have a great summer, Happy 40th and hope to see more of you next time. Oh, and thank you, Claire, for hosting (twice); there could not have been a more perfect (or closer) place. — Jenny Ford Barrett
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Creating a Window Into A Whale’s World Ari Friedlaender ’89 Duke University marine biologist, research scientist, and professional photographer Ari Friedlaender ’89 wakes up every morning knowing that he’ll spend the day doing what he loves: observing and gathering information on marine mammals, with the goal of raising public awareness about the risks and challenges they face, helping humans become better stewards of the ocean. “I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in studying animals,” said Ari, as we chatted by phone one bright July morning, while he was on his way north to join a whale-tagging team on Stellwagen Bank. Early memories of his love of water, studying salamanders in kindergarten, being fascinated by whales and sharks in MAG and third grade, and going on a whale watch with a sixth grade class came flooding back. He describe dFoote as a unique place, whe rehe le arne dto observe and think in ways that would have been beneficial no matter what course of study he had chosen. “Foote was such a fundamental reason for the inte re ts I have in studying nature … I am proud to be an alum.” Encouraged and supported by his parents and teachers, Ari was able to take his passion and make it his profession, which he describes as “not a job: a lifestyle.” Home base is the Duke Unive rsity Marine Lab in Beaufort, NC, where he teaches a variety of courses on marine mammals and climate change, but Ari spends much of his time out on the water collecting and analyzing information on different types of whales and other marine mammals. Using d-tags and crittercams, non-invasive data collectors Ari Friedlaender ’89 tagging a humpback whale. attached to a whale by suction cups, researchers can record underwater behaviors and see things from a whale’s perspective; the whale doesn’t know it is being tracked; its natural behavior is unaffected. The devices “collect similar data; the crittercam collects video, whereas the d-tag collects acoustic information. The data are then put into customized visualization software programs that allow us to monitor the 3-D movement patterns and behavior of the whales in relation to prey and other features of their environment.” This window into a whale’s world allows scientists to broaden public understanding of how marine mammals “make a living in the ocean,” creating connections for those who cannot see what scientists see. “The scientific community needs to reach a broad audience ”, says Ari, “or we are not doing justice to the animals.” Ari travels the world, studying, among other things, humpbacks off Cape Cod and Antarctica, blue whales off California and Sri Lanka, dolphins, pilot and beaked whales off Hawaii and North Carolina. “A place like Foote was really critical for me. The learning environment and being able to learn with my hands and actually do things rather than simply being taught to, allowed me to find my path. I really am extremely fortunate to be able to do what I love and learn something new every day. Hopefully, I can share my work with as many people as possible to better understand and protect the ocean.” — Margy Lamere Margy Lamere teaches Mixed Age Group at Foote
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Class of 1991
Alice Roche Winthrop ’87 and husband Bayard welcomed daughter Agnes on December 11, 2010.
life in San Francisco juggling motherhood and running my jewelry business (www.aliceroche.com). Many thanks to all the classmates who have bought my jewelry over the years!”
1988 Class Correspondent: Georgia Crowley Lieber georgialieber@gmail.com
Sara Mulligan is in the process of opening a children’s store in New Haven with a current Foote parent.
From left: Sara Sullivan Dionne, (with Piper and Rafe), Jennifer Jackson Breitling, Alison Derby Chicosky (with Lucas), Peter Bailey, Emily Mann, Ruth James, Melba Mebane-Ifill
She writes, “please stay tuned for location and grand opening!” Congratulations to Jennie Bailey Nally and husband Ryan who welcomed son Sam on July 7. Big brother Jack is also thrilled! See photo, below.
1989 Class Correspondent: Toya Hill Clark trose7@hotmail.com
Jennie Bailey Nally ’88 and family welcomed son Sam, held by big brother Jack, on July 6, 2011.
Summer/Fall 2011
Ai-jen Poo was featured in The New York Times T Style Magazine (4/26/2011) for her work as the director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, which helps to organize and support nannies, maids, and housekeepers. Ai-Jen also received the American Express NGen Leadership Award, which honors nonprofit leaders age 40 and under. Wende Valentine writes, “Former Foote teacher (and mom to me), Lynne Valentine and I (along with five other supporters) just returned from 11 days in Rwanda where we visited Water For People partner schools and communities in the districts of Rulindo and Kicukiro. To
be there with Mom was incredible, especially to see her with all of the school children (girls in blue, boys in gold) and knowing what a huge difference just water, clean toilets and a place to wash hands can make in the lives of each child. My husband Jake heads off to climb Mt. Stanley in Uganda on August 15th with the Water For People CEO and five others as our official launch to Challenge21, an effort to raise $2.1 million for Water For People over the next 3.5 years through his attempt to become the first person to climb the three highest peaks on each continent. www.challenge21.com” See photo, page 58.
The combined families of Chadd Lewis ’89 and Burke Lewis ’91.
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Making Art Matter Bess Paupeck ’93 Since graduating from Foote in 1993, Bess Paupeck’s love of art and passion to make it accessible to others has flourished, leading her to a career in cultural production. Bess explains that, unlike the law or medicine, there is no clear path for someone in her field. Currently program manager for Harvard University’s newest art space, Arts @ 29 Garden, Bess sees Harvard’s recent efforts as evidence that “this kind of work is gaining momentum.” After attending Choate, Paupeck graduated from George Washington University in 2001 with a degree in American Studies. She went on to work as program coordinator for the City of Somerville Arts Council, program developer for Boston’s Museum of Science and, after that, manager of courses, lectures and concerts for Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. Bess holds a graduate certificate in Museum Studies from Tufts University (2006) and is currently working toward her MA in Public Humanities at Brown. When Harvard approached her about spearheading Arts @ 29 Garden this past summer, Paupeck says she was well accustomed to the open-ended question: “OK. What can we do with these three chairs and this room?” What began in 2006 with Harvard’s Arts Task Force has come to fruition with Arts @ 29 Garden. Paupeck says the task force emphasized “how the arts flourish within everyone — that you don’t have to be a painter to enjoy painting.” The committee articulated the valuable transferable skills obtained from studying art and called for a collaborative, interdisciplinary space, a kind of art laboratory. Harvard delayed taking action for a few years due to the recession, but in the summer of 2010, the University found the right space and the right person for the job. The school essentially said, “Go. Do your thing,” remembers Bess. She immediately began seeking out professors and asking who might benefit from the space. She created a diverse array of programs that include an Introduction to Latin American Studies class taking tango lessons and a group of medical students coming to the space for life-drawing classes. Bess sees Arts @ 29 Garden as an eye opening experience for Harvard undergraduates: “During J-Term,* Arts @ 29 Garden runs a series of week-long arts intensives. One student, a computer science major, decided to try something new and signed up for the January Arts Intensive focused on dance. This summer he has been visiting my office to chat about dance, and he’s now trying to figure out how to integrate dance into his computer science senior thesis.” Bess looks forward to the upcoming year: “Tons of classes are scheduled to meet here in the fall. … Liz Lerman, a dancer/choreographer will have her office here as a visiting professor … This is a good moment for the arts at Harvard.” While her professional path has traveled far beyond Foote School’s grounds, Bess remembers her years at Foote fondly: “I never wanted to be away from that place. I would get mad at my parents if they wanted to keep me home with a cold! I loved the fact that our teachers were our friends. The people are so special; the community is so special. It’s home. It’s the nicest place to be.” — Liz Antle ’98 *January term — an opportunity for undergraduates to participate in a range of creative programming on the Harvard campus.
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1990 Class Correspondent: Rachel Batsford rachelb1357@gmail.com
David Holley reports that on May 13 he completed his second master’s degree from GWU School of Business. He welcomed a new puppy named Apache into his home and is enjoying work as a digital producer in San Francisco. Alex Rhodeen is in charge of sales and marketing for LoveSac, an “alternative furniture” company. He was in Rochester in the spring to help open the company’s 43rd store. He also serves in the army reserves. Chris Selden writes, “The last six months have not been all that interesting. I had major back surgery done around Christmas ’10 and have been basically relying on my family until I can get back to normal life, which was working with children and helping out with Special Olympics, etc. So right now my hobbies include listening to music and watching sports.”
1991 Class Correspondent: Bo Bradstreet ebradstr@gmail.com
Ryan Bader is getting married next Feb. and won 5 Emmy® Awards a couple of years ago for “The 50 Greatest Moments at Madison Square Garden” (on the MSG channel). Barbara Gahbauer writes from Denver that 2011 has been a big year so far. She is getting married on Sept. 17 in Estes Park, CO. She was promoted in May and continues to run ultramarathons. Sarah Fayen Scarlett was sorry to miss the 20th Reunion in May, but had exams as a PhD student at the University of Wisconsin. She hopes to attend the 25th!
1992 20th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondent: Katie Madden Kavanagh katieblee@hotmail.com
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Class of 1996 from left to right: Dalton Cox McCurdy (with Lola), Danny Giannella, Liz Petrelli, Katy Zandy Atlas, Katherine Sledge Moore (with Alexander), Lisa Manke Kimball, Nora Elton
Class of 1996 Katy Zandy Atlas and I (Elizabeth Petrelli) had a great time heading back to campus on Saturday, May 7 for our 15th reunion. Despite a little bit of rain in the afternoon, we had fun catching up with friends and teachers, re-living our favorite Foote memories, and even exploring the library for some of the books we’d taken out while at Foote! It was so good to see everyone who made it back for the afternoon: Danny Giannella, Nora Elton and her husband Chris Durlacher, Lisa Manke Kimball and her husband Sean Kimball (who were expecting their first in July!), Dalton Cox McCurdy and daughter Lola, and Katherine Sledge Moore, who was accompanied by baby 5-month-old Alexander Moore. We missed those of you who were unable to attend and hope to see you all next time if not sooner. — Elizabeth Petrelli Aimee DeBarbieri Poirier is in private practice as a licensed acupuncturist in Winchester, MA. She was married last October to Noel Poirier and they are expecting their first child in September. See photo, at right.
laborative and experimental arts space on campus, Arts @ 29 Garden. I am also attending graduate school at Brown (yes, that’s in Providence; yes, I commute a lot) where I am a Master’s student in the Public Humanities Program.” See profile, page 52.
1993 Class Correspondent: Jenny Keul jennykeul@gmail.com
Congratulations to Sarah Blanton and husband Eamon Roche ’80 who welcomed Cleo Marie Roche on April 20, 2011. See photo, page 47. Bess Paupeck writes, “After spending a couple of years working as the Manager of Courses, Lectures and Concerts at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, I moved on to a new position at Harvard University where I manage a new and exciting project — a col-
Aimee DeBarbieri Poirier ’92 and husband Noel, who were married in October 2010.
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Michael Fertik, chief executive and founder of Reputation.com was recently featured in a NY Times article (6/11/2011) about managing one’s online reputation. Elissa Schpero writes, “I was married to David Garlick on 4/16/11 in NYC at the Angel Orensanz Foundation and Foote was well represented! My sister, Jessica ’95, was my maid of honor, Sara Einhorn Shah was a bridesmaid, and Douglas Cuthbertson was an usher. Other Foote families who joined in the celebration: Meyers, Lustmans, Sussmans, Maddens, Brights, Henley-Cohns, Milikowskys, and Berke-Schlessels. It was a phenomenal evening!” See photo.
1994 Class Correspondent: Arna Berke-Schlessel Zohlman arna.zohlman@gmail.com
Congratulations to Arna BerkeSchlessel Zohlman and husband Zach who welcomed son Gabriel Eli in February 2011. See photo. Ben Berkowitz, CEO of SeeClickFix, was named Innovator of the Year by Business New Haven magazine. SeeClickFix is worldwide, and the site is accessible in more than 10 languages.
1995 Class Correspondent: Jack Hill seaburyhill@aol.com
Congratulations to Sam Sklaver and wife Wendi who welcomed daughter Edie Jane in February 2011. Edie joins big brother Redmond. Sam and his family have moved to LA where he is screenwriting for Whitney on NBC. His last season of Bored to Death is also on HBO this fall. Aleagia Mercer-Falkoff married Benjamin Barnes on Aug. 20, 2011 and is working as a fellow in medical oncology at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale. Noah Charney had a major feature in the August 2011 54
Elissa Schpero ’93 married David Garlick on April 16 in New York City.
Connecticut Magazine. Titled “Our Treasures,” the article (actually Noah) scours the museums of Connecticut — from New Haven’s Yale University Art Gallery and Yale Center for British Art to the Bruce Museum, Hill-Stead and more — to come up with a list of mustsee masterpieces.
Lisa Manke Kimball and her husband Sean were in attendance. We’re honeymooning in Turkey and Greece!” Congratulations to Lisa and Sean who welcomed daughter Jocelyn Winsome Kimball on July 29. Lee Ann Richter gave birth to son Jacoby on June 2, 2011. She and John are still enjoying Washington, DC where she is doing a medical residency in urology. Katy Zandy Atlas writes, “In June, I modeled in a fashion show in New York! Liz Petrelli came out and cheered me on, and I managed not to trip (fortunately)! In addition, Katherine Sledge Moore brought baby Alexander into Manhattan a few weekends ago, so we got to see him and catch up! He’s almost crawling and completely adorable.”
1996 Class Correspondent: Brett Nowak Nowak.Brett@gmail.com Katy Zandy Atlas katy91@gmail.com
Lisa Malitz writes, “On June 11, I married Clark Briffel at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Clark and I met at Choate.
Lee Ann Richter '96 gave birth to son Jacoby Bernard Farden on June 2, 2011. The family lives in Washington, D.C., where Lee Ann is finishing a urology residency at Georgetown.
Gabriel Zohlman, born in February 2011, is the son of Arna Berke-Schlessel Zohlman and ’94 and husband Zach.
Lisa Manke Kimball ’96 and husband Sean welcomed daughter Jocelyn (Josie) on July 29.
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1997 15th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondent: Eliza Sayward elizasayward@yahoo.com
Lucy Weber was married in April, in Paris, to David Youdovin, whom she first met at Camp Killouleet when they were 10. (Lucy and David re-met two years ago.) They are living in NYC, where Lucy is working in publicity and event planning. Tera Zarra is a core member of Do Jump Extremely Physical Theatre Company, and an associate member of Imago Theatre Company in Portland, OR. She also performs as a strong woman, and fronts Portland’s ninja rock band Fist of Dishonor. Tera has spent the last six years training under former Austrian National Team sport acrobat, Stefan Furst. She teaches voice, guitar, and bass at The Rock ’n’ Roll Camp for Girls, and acrobatics/aerial dance at Do Jump’s school. She was in New Haven this past June performing in the International Festival of Arts and Ideas.
1998 Class Correspondents Andrew Lebov alebov@gmail.com Elisabeth Sacco saccopotatoes@yahoo.com
Liz Antle is enjoying the California sunshine! A recent Los Angeles transplant, Liz is becoming involved in the city’s art scene and loving the pool in her backyard. Congratulations to Kendall Cox LeClerc and husband Ricky who welcomed daughter Avery Elizabeth on July 11, 2011. See photo. Tara Kearns writes, “This year, I have been working very hard in law school (UCLA). I expect to graduate next year and join the workforce. This summer I worked and interned at a legal department to gain the necessary and required experience.” Charlotte Weber is in training as a psychotherapist in London, doing group and individual therapy through placements at Regents College, the Tavistock Institute, and King’s College. David Berke-Schlessel just earned his PhD in chemistry and is preparing to do a post-doctoral fellowship at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Suzanna Guidone Lombardo writes, “I’m living in Boston with my husband. Just recently took my photography business (Suzanna March Photography) full time! I’m loving self-employment so far and excited for all the opportunities ahead!!” Kathleen Murphy married Carlos Galo at Union League Café in New Haven on Sept. 4.
1999 Class Correspondents: Chelsea Rittchen 139 Fountain St. Apt. A9 New Haven, CT 06515-1926 203-387-8493 Jeremy Zuidema jmzuidema@gmail.com Kendall Cox ’98 with husband Ricky LeClerc and Avery Elizabeth, born July 11, 2011. All are well in Amherst, New Hampshire.
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Jon Winter and rowing partner Brian won the US National Selection Regatta
in May and competed in some World Cup regattas in the spring.
2000 Class Correspondents: Alex Kleiner alex.m.kleiner@gmail.com Shannon Sweeney smsweeney07@gmail.com
Eleanor Campisano writes, “This past year I have been teaching kindergarten at a charter school in BedfordStuyvesant in New York City and working on an M.Ed.; in December, I spent the winter break travelling through Israel with my boyfriend. In August 2011, I am moving to Tanzania where I will be based in Dar es Salaam to work with 2Seeds Foundation to create and implement a transparent system notifying local farmers of produce prices in the national commercial center so that they can better negotiate local prices with middlemen and thus become more economically and agriculturally self-sufficient. My boyfriend is bicycling around the world next year with a team to raise money for world hunger, and he plans to meet me in Dar es Salaam in the early summer 2012 so that we can do some travelling in Africa.” Dan Leventhal, Shannon Sweeney, and Peter Granquist are meeting up in San Francisco this summer. This fall will mark Dan’s third year in the computer science PhD program at the University of Washington examining computational photography and Shannon’s second year in the planning and public policy PhD program at the Bloustein School at Rutgers University. Caitlin Babiarz is enjoying her time working and living in London as a merchandiser for TJ Maxx while Rob Madden is going back to school in the fall at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, to earn an MS in sports management at the Isenberg School of Management. Jeremy Miller is a 5th year mathematics graduate student at Stanford and will be graduating in the 55
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spring of 2012. He plans to marry Adrienne Hunacek, a patent attorney, in Bar Harbor, ME in August 2012.
2001 Class Correspondents: Adam Jacobs 14 Tanglewood Lane Woodbridge, CT 06525 203-393-1760 Cassie Pagnam cassie.pagnam@gmail.com
Meghan Ownbey writes, “I have been living in Brooklyn and working in Manhattan for two years as an account manager in a marketing company that exclusively handles Broadway theaters and producers. So much fun!” Myescha Joell is working as a production assistant for the Nate Berkus Show. Congratulations to Chevaunne Breland, who gave birth to daughter Leila in May 2011. Chavaunne’s sister, Symphony Spell ’07, and brother, Noble Spell ’10, also welcomed their new niece. Mezzo-soprano Annie Rosen sang a solo as part of the New Haven Symphony’s presentation of Mahler’s Symphony #2 in C Minor at Woolsey Hall last spring.
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Class Correspondents: Courtney Holmes msholmes@att.blackberry.net
Class Correspondents: Gabriella Rhodeen gabriella.rhodeen@gmail.com
Adam Shapiro adamshapiro1488@gmail.com
Dan Tebes tebesd@kenyon.edu
Tema Watstein was featured in Yankee magazine (May–June 2011). An accomplished violinist, Tema was selected to be a Tanglewood Fellow this summer, one of 157 musicians, singers and composers studying at the renowned music center in the Berkshires. Emma Ledbetter is working as a children’s book editorial assistant at Atheneum Books for Young Readers, a division of Simon & Schuster.
Ian Ownbey reports that after one year at University of San Francisco, he began an internship at Twitter. Three months later, he was hired as an engineer. He lives in San Francisco and loves his job!
2004 Class Correspondents: Dillon Long know33@gmail.com
2006 Class Correspondents: Audrey Logan logan.audrey@gmail.com Adam Gabbard adamdgabbard@yahoo.com
Lauren Webb had an internship at SVB Financial over the summer on the cleantech research desk.
Dana Schwartz schwa20d@mtholyoke.edu
2002 10th Reunion, May 5, 2012 Class Correspondents: Hope Fleming 47 Old Quarry Road Guilford, CT 06437 203-453-9400 Eric Mayer fmayer2010@gmail.com
Tina Kearns studied at the London School of Economics during the 2010–11 school year. She graduated this summer and traveled throughout Europe before returning to the US. Josh Kohn is 1st Lieutenant with the 101st Airborne, Fort Campbell, KY. He is an Army Ranger and platoon leader for the 187th Infantry. 56
Choate’s first Varsity Ultimate Frisbee team included six Foote alumni. From left, Clay Pepe ’10, John Kerin ’08, Junno Tseng ’11, Michael Hoeksema ’08, Teddy Link ’08, and James LaPosta ’08.
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2007 Class Correspondents: Kenny Kregling kkregling@snet.net Symphony Spell symphony.spell@gmail.com
We apologize to Brian Unger for the incorrect college listing in the last issue of Foote Prints (Winter/Spring 2011, p. 25). It should have read “University of Vermont” and not Southern Connecticut State University. Taylor MacKinnel now attends T.E.A.C.H. hairdressing academy in Guilford. She hopes to own her own hair salon someday. She graduated from Branford High School with honors in January 2011. Ryan Healey has transferred from Georgetown to Yale. Cynthia Deng writes, “This summer I toured through Europe with the Yale Glee Club and worked in Atlanta.”
2008 Class Correspondents: Michael Milazzo milazzom@avonoldfarms.com Kate Reilly Yurkovsky K_R_Y7@yahoo.com
Tiffany MacKinnel is at University of Rhode Island where she is studying communications. She interned with Karla Matheny in Foote’s art studios this past spring and graduated from Hamden Hall with high honors. Jennie Brent graduated from Manhattan School of Music’s precollege program in May and is a freshman at Bard College in the conservatory of music for cello performance. She participated in the Aspen (CO) Music Festival over the summer. James Doss Golin, Lily McCarthy, and Kate Reilly Yurkovsky were all named New Haven Register Youth of the Year. James graduated from Wilbur Cross High School and is at Yale in the fall. Lily graduated from Choate, and is at Barnard College, as Summer/Fall 2011
Class Correspondents Needed—What’s Involved? Basically, it means keeping in touch with your classmates to gather news and photographs on their activities for the class notes section of Foote Prints. This is an important service to the school, key to maintaining connections among members of the Foote family, and we are grateful for all class correspondent efforts. If you are interested in becoming a class correspondent, please contact Amy Caplan ’88: acaplan@footeschool.org or 203-777-3464 x286.
is Kate, who attended Hamden Hall. Kate and Connor Davidson were both Footebridge interns over the summer. See photo, page 18. The March/April issue of New Haven Magazine featured the article, “High School Confidential,” which included an essay by Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld, who shared experiences from her to journey to find a life plan. Sophia received the Clare McNamee Latin Prize at Hopkins graduation and attends Harvard. Grace Thomas is a “proud member” of the Bennington College class of 2015. Susanna Lustbader is at UPenn.
2009 Class Correspondents: Chris Blackwood cblackwood@andover.edu Eva Kerman ekerman12@choate.edu
Summer Irving received the Hamden Hall honors French award for the second year. Austen Kim, also at Hamden Hall, was a captain of the boys lacrosse team. Anne Fowler
finished her junior year at Cheshire Academy with honors, received the fine arts prize for the junior class, was inducted into the national honor society and captained the field hockey team. Eva Kerman writes, “I’m working at Footebridge this summer. It’s a great experience and I love being back on Foote campus.” See photo, page 18.
2010 Class Correspondents: Brandi Fullwood brandi.n.fullwood@gmail.com Clay Pepe cpepe13@choate.edu
Danny Smooke writes, “I was on the Varsity golf team at Westover this spring, and plan to continue working on golf throughout the summer.” Lamar Smith has been appearing with his grandfather, renowned trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, around the world. Silas Newman scored the Hamden Hall boys lacrosse team’s game-winning goal against Hopkins last spring, the first win over the Hilltoppers in 10 years. Sam Dunning was a Footebridge intern this summer. See photo, page 18.
2011 Class Correspondents: Nate Barton natebarton95@gmail.com Britney Dumas bdumas13@gmail.com
FACULTY NEWS Congratulations to Jay Cox (Business Manager) who welcomed his second granddaughter, Avery Elizabeth LeClerc, on July 11. Avery’s mom is Kendall Cox LeClerc ’98. See photo, page 55. Bette Donahue (receptionist) visited Prince Edward Island this summer writing, “Beautiful coastline, sandy beaches. The water is still too 57
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cold for swimming, but I did put my feet in. The best oysters in the world plus mussels and lobsters.” Congratulations to Tiana WilliamsMcCray (After School Program) who gave birth to son Kayden on July 15.
FORMER FACULTY NEWS Betsy Branch (MAG Associate, 2008–11) recently left Foote to begin work at Columbus House. She will be part of the Outreach and Engagement team, which focuses on people with many challenges who have been without housing for an extended period of time. She writes, “I have loved my time at Foote. It’s been a joy having the chance to work with and to get to know so many of you.” We extend our sympathies to Marion Tyzack Candido (Head of Upper School, History and English, 1973–2002) whose sister, actress Margaret Tyzack, died on June 25. Alison Moncrief Bromage (8th Grade English, 2005–09) is working for a small non-profit in Vermont called VT Adult Learning. She designs and teaches curricula to help adult learners get their high school diplomas. She says, “It’s rewarding and challenging! I miss you all terribly and cherish the joy I felt teaching at Foote! Please visit if you’re in VT!” Ellen de Forest (Kindergarten,
Former Foote teacher Lynne Valentine and children in Rwanda. She was there with daughter Wende ’89 visiting Water For People partner schools and communities in the districts of Rulindo and Kicukiro.
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New Faculty and Staff, from left: Megan Williams (Middle School Math, Chair), Allison Siefert (4th/5th Grade Associate), Jacob Burt (5th Grade), Cara Given (MAG Associate), Kelly Small (Associate Dir. of Admissions), Jessica McNell (Kindergarten), Hannah Greenberg (Teaching Intern), Andrew Sweet (Middle School Latin), Alexandra Wittner (Kindergarten), Joe LaMacchia (Technology Support Specialist), Deborah Teason (Music), Peter Ross (Tech Coordinator), Laurie Bartels (Tech Coordinator), Jane Gordon (Director of Communications). Absent from photo: Ellen Reif (MAG Associate) and Michelle Cappellieri (Music).
1973–88) writes, “Life at Evergreen Woods [retirement community] goes on as usual, good friends, interesting events and a little gardening.” Katie Harbolt (4th and 5th Grade Associate, 2009–11) gave birth to daughter Charlotte Laurel on May 24. Katie is enjoying motherhood but misses her Foote colleagues. John [Jack] O’Connor, long-term partner of Saylor Heidmann (Director, learning support program; supervisor K–3 reading program; 1970–2005) and grandfather of Keara O’Connor ’10 (daughter of Kindergarten associate Sonja Dudley), died on April 22. Francie Irvine (French, Spanish, English, Dean of Student Affairs, Director of Admissions, 1970–82) writes, “Life is full circle. We’re coming back to New Haven in the summer 2011. I’ll still be at New Canaan Country School, but happy to be around the corner from Foote!” Congratulations to new grandmother Nancy Manke (administrative assistant, 1993–2010) whose daughter Lisa Manke Kimball ’96 welcomed Jocelyn Winsome Kimball on July 29, writes, “She is healthy, alert and
beautiful.” See photo, page 54. Lynne Valentine just returned from Rwanda where she and daughter Wende Valentine ’89 visited Water for People partner schools and communities. See photo.
In Memoriam Frances Hunt Ross Miltimore ’34 October 9, 2010 Thomas Babbitt ’40 March 16, 2011 Christopher Pottle ’45 February 15, 2011 Richard English ’49 July 11, 2011 Eli Clark, Board of Directors, 1963–70, President, 1965–69 June 11, 2011 Richard Grave, Board of Directors, 1970–79, President, 1975–79 March 10, 2011
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Reunion Day 2011 On May 7, happy alums caught up with each other, introduced spouses and children, and generally enjoyed reconnecting with Foote. It was a special reunion year for the classes ending in 1 and 6, and many of those who returned had evening gatherings that included classmates unable to attend the on-campus event. (See individual class summaries and photos throughout the Class Notes section.) The 50th Reunion chairs, Emily Barclay and Muffie Clement Green, welcomed the assembly of alums and guests. Head of School Carol Maoz, with former drama teacher, Assistant Head and current Board member Bob Sandine, presented the Alumna Achievement Award to Cathya Wing Stephenson ’51. Cathya accepted graciously and spoke about how Foote influenced her and her long involvement with Washington International School, where she was co-founder, cohead and author of the school’s history.
Board member and former drama teacher Bob Sandine with Cathya Wing Stephenson ’51 and Head of School Carol Maoz
Ann Baker Pepe, Director of Development and Alumnae/i Programs, spoke movingly about recently deceased graduates Joseph Hotchkiss ’33 and Richard Ely ’61. She also honored the memory of former French teacher Margaret Brooks. An update from Carol Maoz on the progress of the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building was punctuated by a sing-a-long of “The Construction Song: Gonna Make this Building Grow,” led by the Mixed Age Group.
Lisa Totman ’56 with Peter Bailey ’91 and wife Karena and son Noah
Gretchen Bronson Lytle, Jennifer von Mayrhauser and Muffie Clement Green, Class of 1961
Reunion Day 2012, planned for May 5, is a special reunion for classes ending in 2 and 7. The Alumni/Development Office seeks photos of school activities from the 1940s and 50s to supplement our small collection for those years. If you can help, please contact Maria Granquist at 203-777-3464 or mgranquist@footeschool.org. Summer/Fall 2011
Liz Petrelli, Katy Zandy Atlas, and Katherine Sledge Moore with son Alexander
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Why I Chose China By Alex Cohen ’01 When I reflect on the road that has brought me to Chengdu in the Sichuan province of China, I often reminisce about its starting point, The Foote School. Through seventh grade, I enjoyed a superior education, one which anyone would be extraordinarily fortunate to receive. In eighth grade, I was exposed to a completely new — and life-altering — curriculum. To be fair, not too many 14-year-olds contemplate what they want to do for the rest of their lives. At that age you do know what interests you, what doesn’t, and what you want to learn more about. Having studied at Foote since kindergarten, I felt a great sense of maturity and accomplishment in becoming an eighth grader. Unbeknownst to me at the time, that year at Foote would have a monumental impact on my life. As eighth graders, we were slated to study Chinese History. Knowing close to nothing about China or Chinese culture, I had no way to predict the interest I would ultimately take in this class. My academic strengths had been in math and science. I, like most of my classmates, quickly felt a strong respect for and rapport with our homeroom teacher, Mr. Miron, who was also our history teacher. Whether we were writing essays from the perspective of a foot-bound woman of the Qing Dynasty, etching and later burning bones (oracle bones) in the ancient Chinese style to predict the future or simply studying the progression of a culture that for thousands of years remained completely separate from the West, there was just something about this subject matter that was phenomenally interesting to me. My initial enthusiasm for Chinese history increased when Guo Bin, or Guo Laoshi as the students affectionately and respectfully called him, came into our classroom. Guo Laoshi’s wide and bright smile somehow didn’t seem to 60
Alex Cohen in front of the Yangtze River in Chongqing.
change for the entire year. After being dubbed with an authentic Chinese name, learning several phrases of basic Chinese and visiting Chinatown in New York with my classmates and our esteemed teachers, I realized that my interest in learning more about China was firmly a part of me. I enjoyed almost all of my classes at Foote and had a wide interest in learning, but there was something enigmatic and powerful about China, I knew my study had only just begun. I chose to attend Choate largely because it was one of the few high schools in the area that offered Mandarin, and I continued studying the language at Yale. It was in college that I began to plan my career path. My insatiable interest in becoming more familiar with China as well as my fascination with entrepreneurship brought me to Shanghai with nothing more than three suitcases, spending money for two months, a business plan for a sourcing company, and the confidence that I would be able to succeed. I have since joined a start-up venture based in Shanghai. We import wine from around the world to China, and I have moved to Chengdu,
famous for its tantalizingly spicy food, a leisurely atmosphere, and perhaps most famously, the panda. People always ask when I will come back to the US and why I choose to live in China. I have no answer to the first question. The second, however, has two simple answers. First, I find it fascinating to work and live in a country in which the socio-economic landscape is changing at a historically unprecedented pace. Second, I had a phenomenal experience with a special class and two special teachers in my eighth grade year at Foote, and my thirst for learning about this country still has not been quenched. Alex is managing director of Open Wine, a wine importer and distributor, based in Shanghai, China. We invite other alumnae/i to write about Foote’s impact on their lives — career choice or otherwise! We will post submissions on the alumni website and in this magazine. Contact alum@footeschool.org to submit an essay. Foote Prints
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Parents Night & Fall Dinner Thursday, September 22, 2011
A special evening to meet teachers, learn about the curriculum, and also learn about the new science and technology building project and its benefits for the entire school.
Grandparents Day Friday, October 14, 2011
The program includes visiting students in their classrooms and experiencing Foote directly through mini-classes designed for visiting grandparents and special friends. Invitations will be mailed in early September. Please contact Maria Granquist (203-777-3464 x 209) if you would like to add a name to the invitation list.
Young Alums Day
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The classes of 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 are invited back to Foote for brunch and catching up with old classmates and former teachers. Invitations will be mailed to students’ home addresses in early November. Details also will be posted on the school’s website and at www.facebook.com/FooteAlums.
Alumnae/i Reunion Day Saturday, May 5, 2012
Watch for details in the mail, on www.footeschool.org, and on www.facebook.com/FooteAlums. This is a special reunion for the classes ending in 2 and 7, but all alumnae/i are welcome.
Questions about any of these events? Contact Maria Granquist in the Alumnae/i and Development Office (mgranquist@footeschool.org or 203-777-3464).