The Northwood family bids Ed and Judi Good farewell Northwood’s Skiing Legacy • Social Media Gets High Marks • More from the Greatest Generation •
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THE GOOD YEARS
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by Steve Reed He is, in my opinion, the best classroom teacher we have, and every student who’s taken his Great Issues course attests to its stimulating discussions and brilliant lectures. NORTHWOOD’S SKIING LEGACY CONTINUES
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by Carrie Grady Wardlaw The goal of Northwood’s enriched ski program is to provide more individualized attention to skiers of all levels and disciplines.
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by Andrea Kilbourne-Hill ’98 At Northwood, we strive to help our students find balance in all they do, and social media is no exception. MORE FROM THE GREATEST GENERATION by Jamie Welsh ’03 Northwood students clearly see service in the world around them and their awareness of this is an important aspect of the value that we like to see in a Northwood education.
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get a chance to put the new degree to work as we took a job at North Yarmouth Academy, a small independent day school in Yarmouth, Maine. Teaching, coaching and administration became my focus and six years later, in 1987, I was appointed Headmaster, a post I held until 1995. Jeffrey and Kristin both survived their dad as Head of the school they attended and both graduated
This summer will conclude the twenty-second year of our life in
relatively unscathed.
Lake Placid and of our work at Northwood School. In June of 1972, Judi and I were deciding where to begin our professional lives
I left the Academy in 1995 and worked as the Director of
when the phone rang. It was Sid Watson, the legendary Bowdoin
Development at Shoreline Community Mental Health, an
College hockey coach calling from the office of Northwood School
outpatient service located in Brunswick, Maine serving the coastal
Headmaster John Friedlander. I had just finished the Master of
Maine region. All along, I looked for the right-fit opportunity to get
Arts Teaching program at Brown and was about ready to take a
back into the school business. It came about when I learned that
job in Rhode Island. Coach said in his classic Boston accent that
the man who had hired me at Northwood School, John Friedlander,
the school was looking for a teacher and hockey coach and that
had announced his retirement. I immediately contacted the now
I’d better “get in the caah.” We drove from Rhode Island to Lake
legendary “Reno,” icon of Northwood School.
Placid the next day and, a week later, began the journey that would
former Head of Moses Brown School in Providence, R.I., had been
change our lives.
appointed Interim Head for the 1995-96 school year.
I had heard of Northwood School through my next door neighbor,
I can’t overstate our excitement when the Chair of the Headmaster’s
Dave Erickson, Class of 1964 and my good friend, Tom Mellor,
Search Committee, Dr. Vanderlyn Pine, Class of 1955, called to offer
Class of 1968, but I really knew very little of the place itself. Early
us the job! We accepted on the spot and began to close the circle
on I met colleagues Bruce Colon, Harry Fife, Chief Bill Kelly, Nurse
which had started in 1972. I rode my Honda Gold Wing motorcycle
Dixie Lafountain and my college fraternity brother, the not-yet-
to Lake Placid and Judi closed up the Maine house while the Board
legendary Steve Reed. Quickly we found out about real dedication
of Trustees so tastefully renovated the home in which we have lived
to kids and commitment to work and each other, along with the
for the past eighteen years.
David Burnham,
deeply imbued culture of Northwood School. During our tenure much has changed on campus, buildings The Adirondacks have a way of changing one. Solitary, serene,
renovated, new construction, academic and extracurricular
crystal clear, formidable, lacking pretense, steady and proud are but
programs revamped. The “constant,” the immutable characteristics
a few notions that come to mind. School and Lake Placid quietly
of our school have only been reinforced. The culture is fully intact,
seeped into our bones and we settled into our new life. Our son,
the faculty incredibly dedicated, the student body talented and
Jeffrey, was born in the Adirondack Medical Center in 1974 and he
diverse, the alumni committed and the Trustees fully engaged in
was immediately adopted by his brothers and sisters in the student
the future success of the school.
body. I taught English and History, coached lacrosse and hockey and we lived in Bergamini, then the boys’ dorm.
Judi and I have so thoroughly enjoyed our time at Northwood School and in Lake Placid. It has truly been a labor of love for
I had always planned to become a school administrator, so when
us and what my dad told me many years ago is ringing true:
an opportunity presented itself to move to greater Boston and
“Enjoy every minute of it because it goes by so fast that you
return to school for a second Master’s degree, this time in School
won’t even realize you’ve done it.” Thank you to everyone who
Administration, we reluctantly left Lake Placid and Northwood
has been a part of our experience here; you have made it fun and
for Milton, Mass. where we stayed for five years. I completed the
rewarding. We look forward to always remaining a part of the
degree program and received certification as a Superintendent of
Northwood community.
Schools. It was 1981. Our family had increased by one in 1979 with the addition of Kristin, born in what was then affectionately known as “The Baby
Sincerely,
Factory,” St. Margaret’s Hospital in Dorchester, Mass. I never did
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The Good Years by Steve Reed
Over the last fifteen years I’ve had the pleasure of giving tours
Seldom does one have the opportunity to write a
to alumni from eight decades of Northwood’s history. No matter
commentary about someone as exceptional as Ed Good.
how recent their graduation, there’s always been something new to
I first met Ed when I served as the Chair of the Search
show them. It is a testament to Ed Good’s energy and stewardship
Committee for a new Head for Northwood School.
that his eighteen year headship can be measured by multifold
During the process, I came to appreciate more fully some
enhancements and additions to the physical plant, dynamic
of the qualities that constitute a great educator. For
expansion and innovation within our curriculum, and ongoing
nearly thirty years, I had been a college sociology teacher,
recruitment and retention of a first-rate faculty and staff and at
department chair, and director of graduate studies, so I
the same time can be admired for the extent to which the valuable
felt reasonably well prepared to lead such a search. That
(and mostly intangible) aspects of the school’s soul have been
proved to be only partially true. As the process developed,
preserved. We are still a place where compassion and attention to
I found that qualifications found in a résumé were only
the individual is fostered in close student-teacher relationships, and
some of the necessary attributes.
a truly collegial spirit exists amongst the faculty. The health of the
Ed possessed all such attributes and many more. He
school’s body is outstanding: the vital organs such as admissions,
has a mature and nuanced educational philosophy, a
college guidance, and development are functioning well; the
commitment to students, a love of the process of teaching
financial blood pressure and pulse are the best they’ve been in years.
and learning, and the ability to lead and develop a diverse
We are, more importantly, a school whose character is in fine fettle.
group of teachers and administrators with great success.
We have so much to offer as a result of Ed’s vision. Those graduates
I came to learn that
~ Dr. Vanderlyn Pine ’55
from my early days here see the impact of his efforts as they pass a rehearsal session for the steel drum band, a superb fitness center for our many athletes, the impressive Bartell Legacy Pavilion, stateof-the-art classrooms, cabinets dedicated to artwork from multiple courses, and a student body representing six continents. Ed’s work as our head is perhaps best seen in his interactions with the individuals who comprise the school community: board
He reinforced many of the things my parents taught and valued: hard work, persistence, personal accountability, humility and sacrifice.
members, faculty, staff, and most of all students. The comments that follow well represent those various constituencies. Vanderlyn Pine graduated from Northwood School in 1955 and
Van led a board invigorated in the last two decades by strong
went on to become involved as a parent in the 1970s and as a board
additions. Many of these trustees are alumni and parents
member here since 1985. His counsel and support has been vital to
whose commitment to the school was fostered during Ed’s
the school’s progress during Ed’s years.
years as a teacher here in the 1970s or during his time as head.
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was just the right person for the job. He had been a headmaster elsewhere. He was energetic, positive, hardworking, dedicated and would not be discouraged by the monumental challenges which the school faced. It is my view, shared by many others, that Ed Good and Van Pine ushered in an era of development and advancement which has provided a solid foundation upon which Mike Maher and the Board under Tom Woodman’s leadership will build. For several years, I’ve been privileged to serve on the Board and to see firsthand Ed’s continued commitment to our school. His fiscal management has resulted in nearly two decades of operating surpluses.
Ed began his career at Northwood School in 1972 teaching English and History.
The new academic building and capital campaign were One such board member is Shawn George ’73, who played goalie
his brainchild and are his crowning achievements. Both
on the first Northwood hockey squad the former Bowdoin All-
are directly attributable to Ed’s management, vision and
American coached.
leadership. It is because of his work that we on the Board are so excited about the future of our school.
Ed, then Mr. Good to me and every other student at Northwood, and I were new boys at the school in the
~ Shawn George ’73
fall of 1972. He came to teach English and to coach the varsity hockey team after a celebrated college career
He believes you do your job well and without praise or notoriety. He never takes credit for the success of the school.
playing for legendary Bowdoin College Coach Sid Watson. I came for my senior year because I wanted to play college hockey and my family was moving to Hartford, Connecticut, where almost no public high schools had teams. Ed became my coach and teacher. He was only five years older than I, but he had confidence that was infectious and a maturity that belied his youth. He reinforced many of the things my parents taught and
No head finds success without the support of strong administrators and teachers. Tom Broderick has been Ed’s assistant head for over a decade.
valued: hard work, persistence, personal accountability,
I have been witness to Ed’s compassion. He cares about
humility and sacrifice. He has always been a leader —
the school, the staff, the faculty and the students. When
someone who inspires others to do more.
my younger brother Kevin was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, Ed was wonderful. He gave me the space I
I was pleased to hear that he had agreed to assume
needed to do my job and to deal with my brother’s illness.
the reins when John Friedlander retired. I thought Ed
When it was clear that Kevin’s treatment had failed,
1965 Ed Good and Judi Kart become high school sweethearts
1971 Ed graduates from Bowdoin College Ed and Judi marry
1972 Ed receives his Master of Arts in Teaching, Brown University Ed begins teaching English and History at Northwood School
1974 Jeffrey Good is born
1976 Ed leaves Northwood for the Milton Massachusetts Public School System
Ed Good first met the Hardy twins as a Bowdoin College hockey recruit. Their paths would cross again when Earl Hardy joined the faculty at Northwood School, with his former teammate at the helm. Pictured (from l to r): Donna Hardy, Earl Hardy, Stephen Hardy, and Ed Good.
Ed called me into his office. We spoke for some time.
diatribes on “the Good rules of management.” Rather
Importantly, he understood that work was a place of
they were observational, reflective, and practical. The
solace, and he got that I needed to be involved in the
administrative staff is full of faculty who have been given
school. I left our meeting rejuvenated. When Kevin died
the opportunity to lead. Jill Walker, Mavis Miller, Marcy
in May of 2008, Ed gave my family and me the time we
Fagan, Josh LeRoy and Laura Finnerty Paul were elevated
needed to grieve. I see daily acts of compassion, for I
to the administration by Ed. In each case he recognized
work closely with Ed. Most faculty, parents and students
that they had a skill set that would be invaluable to the
underestimate the paternal instincts that drive him. He
school. Mentoring and compassion are the hallmarks
is at his best when he mentors.
of his leadership style. Another is modesty. Ed is old school. He believes you do your job well and without
Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Tell me and I forget. Teach
praise or notoriety. He never takes credit for the success
me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.”
of the school. Rather he places the credit firmly on the
Franklin perfectly describes Ed’s management style.
faculty and staff who work hard each and every day. He
I would not be the assistant headmaster if it were not
acknowledges the board of trustees for their leadership
for Ed’s recognition that I had something to offer.
and sacrifice to the school. But the fact is that under Ed’s
He mentored me with a light hand.
headship the school has prospered and grown, in its 110th
Minor course
corrections were the norm. Rarely would a month or
year confident of the future.
two pass without the two of us talking about being a strong administrator. Such talks were not grandiose
1979 Kristin Good (now LeRoy) is born
1981 Ed receives C.A.G.S and Superintendent of Schools certification, UMass Boston Ed begins his tenure at North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Maine
~ Tom Broderick
1987 Ed is appointed Headmaster of North Yarmouth Academy
1995 Ed becomes Director of Development at Shoreline Community Mental Health
1997 Ed is named Northwood School’s 10th Headmaster Northwood’s 1st Strategic Plan is initiated Renovation of the entire Allyn Building begins Renovation of Flinner Auditorium Renovation of the Areson Dining Hall
Headmaster Good joins students (l to r) Matt Damelio ’15, Nicole Mensi ’15, and Steve DeForge ’15 in the living room. Mr. Good also coached and taught Steve’s father, the late Stephen DeForge ’74.
The person who has worked most closely with Ed is probably Sandy
As his administrative assistant, I’ve had a unique
Baker, his personable and able administrative assistant; she’s his first-
opportunity to view firsthand the many hats he wears. It is
mate on this educational cruiser, sharing the best and worst moments
always interesting; no day is routine. He can be talking with
of each day.
students and their families one minute, on a conference call with the Board of Trustees Executive Committee
Juggler, tightrope walker, 6:30 a.m. dish crew commander,
the next, then disciplining a student for an infraction
cheerleader, dancer, dreamer, mentor, coach, advisor,
that occurred the night before, and finally on to teach
disciplinarian, problem solver, negotiator, politician,
his class. Some things have changed over his eighteen
fundraiser, teacher, publicist, manager, leader as well
years at the helm. Hairstyles are different; hemlines go
as husband, father, grandfather, son, volunteer, sports
up and down; kids come and go; technology and social
enthusiast, and friend, and oh yes, golfer — all these
media have altered relationships and teaching. It appears
characters are our headmaster, Ed Good.
to me that the constant has been Ed’s enjoyment of and
2005 Northwood School’s Centennial Celebration
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2007 Campus Master Plan is proposed and accepted
2009 Renovation of the Bergamini Girls’ Dormitory
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2013
Renovation of the Living Room
Bartell Legacy Pavilion is constructed Construction of the Uihlein Academic Center and new campus access road is completed
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a great builder and financial manager, but I suspect that he wouldn’t be satisfied with that. He is, in my opinion, the best classroom teacher we have, and every student who’s taken his Great Issues course attests to its stimulating discussions and brilliant lectures. In all aspects of our students’ lives, he’s demanding and warmly encouraging at the same time as the following comments illustrate. I had the privilege to attend Northwood School for two years, graduating in 2006. While many people influence young men and women at these stages in their lives, one person changed my life forever. Successful leaders have three qualities: conviction, decisiveness, and vision. Mr. Good embodied these qualities throughout his tenure. I learned first-hand from Mr. Good in the classroom and as student body president. He was always firm yet fair. From him I learned and honed the art of negotiations. I left Northwood with qualities that prepared me for Clarkson University and while there a run at elected office in my hometown of Ogdensburg, N.Y.
I was
eighteen and fed up with the direction of our upstate Mr. Good enjoys a bit of square dancing fun with Ke Fan Chen ’15.
way of life. Rather than sit back and complain, I chose public service as a way to effect positive change. The editor and publisher of the local paper even said I was
devotion to education, the students, and to Northwood.
a breath of fresh air but I would never win. I knew he was wrong. I later became the youngest-ever elected
While he may not miss certain aspects of the job — like
city councilor in history, taking office at the age of
the 6:30 a.m. breakfast duty, I do know he will have other
nineteen and serving four years. Looking back, I credit
fond memories and hope he knows the impact he has had
two endorsements that signaled to the electorate that
on students’ lives and the school.
I was a formidable candidate — one from my Clarkson University president, Tony Collins, and the other from ~ Sandy Baker
Northwood School Headmaster Ed Good. Mr. Good’s ringing endorsement and letter to the editor that
In the final analysis though, it’s about the kids; if Ed hadn’t worked
appeared in the widely-read Sunday paper put me over
daily to make them better people and confident contributors to the
the top. My Northwood experience was the foundation
larger society beyond Northwood, he’d be remembered mainly as
of my career in public service and politics. Mr Good’s
2014 Northwood’s 2nd Strategic Plan is initiated
By The Numbers... Great Issues classes taught: 1,620 baseball hats confiscated: 270 pairs of festive socks: 6 breakfast duties: 558 formal dinners: 108 grandchildren: 4
mark on Northwood will be felt forever, and I thank him
have been among the many wonderful friends the Goods have made
for his service, leadership, friendship, and guidance.
in town. Kathy writes.
~ Nick Vaugh ’06
What brings people together is an interesting question; what keeps people together is a fact. Our family and Ed
When I first arrived at Northwood at fifteen, I had
Good’s family met in the early 70s. We had children of
pretty much mastered the art of making excuses. Mr.
the same age. We had similar interests and we became
Good taught me that excuses were road blocks. I often
friends almost immediately.
remember him saying “Why not?” implying there was
mid-70s took over and the Goods were gone. Jump ahead
never an excuse to stray from achieving the most difficult
to the mid-90s and the Goods are back at Northwood.
of tasks. The first “Why not?” memory I have of Mr.
This time Ed is not a teacher/ hockey coach, he’s the
Good occurred when I made an excuse about not being
Headmaster.
able to get my pilot’s license. I insisted that it could not
our friendship after twenty years.
be done. Mr. Good said, “Why not?” Very simple, yet
our children’s weddings, family funerals, golf outings,
powerful words that challenged me. It is because of the
vacations, and the “occasional dinners” between friends
example that Mr. Good set and his encouraging words
over the years.
Job opportunities in the
It took very little time to reestablish We’ve survived
that I received my pilot’s license at sixteen and still push myself with the words “Why not?”
From all of this, I’ve learned that Ed is a person who wants to “make it better” — better for his family and better for
~ Siobhan Fitzgerald ’10
anything he is involved in. It’s a simple principle, but it has worked.
Ed and Judi have had a substantial impact on Lake Placid. Ed’s service to the Adirondack Medical Center Foundation Board,
~ Kathy Gilligan
Lake Placid Rotary and Lake Placid Film Forum Board has been noteworthy. Judi established a distinguished career locally
In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the new king speaks of the handoff of
as a mediator while being a gracious hostess at the many social
power and responsibility as he ascends. He notes that those who
events crucial to the school’s operation. Mark and Kathy Gilligan
witness the transition do so with “an auspicious and a dropping
(parents of alumnus and former faculty member Trevor ’03)
eye.” We are sad to see Ed depart and most grateful for his
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superb work in moving the school forward; nevertheless, we have
Northwood kids entered the next stage of their lives
great confidence that our new leader will build on the tremendous
equipped to tackle the challenges and opportunities
foundation for the future Ed has laid. I give our new head the
ahead of them.
final words on Ed Good’s legacy. Ed’s
other
great
achievement
was
creating
an
In our first meeting, Ed said, “My goal has been to put
environment of tremendous teamwork, evident in the
Northwood back into the conversation of independent
supportive relationships within the faculty itself and
schools.” It’s safe to say that he’s done far more than that.
especially between the teachers and students. When I
He has strengthened the school’s financial foundation
visited last winter, I asked one student what the best
by delivering a balanced budget each year, by steadily
thing about Northwood was. His response: “The teachers
building the endowment, and by leaving the school
here believe in me.” That nurturing environment can
virtually debt free. He’s hired a dedicated faculty and
be traced back to Ed’s assembling and encouraging a
talented administrative team, one that is impressively
nurturing faculty.
devoted to the school and its values and mission. And, he’s enhanced the educational experience for faculty and
During this exciting period of transition, Ed has treated
students through Northwood’s Campaign for Academic
me with the same care and consideration that he has
Excellence.
the school during his long run as the head. I will always be grateful for his friendship and for the privilege of
But Ed’s talents extend far beyond competence and
continuing the quest to ensure Northwood’s place among
a passion for the job; Ed’s great gifts are his love of
the nation’s finest secondary schools.
Northwood School specifically, and the caring and thoughtful way in which he ushered the school through
~ Mike Maher
two of the most challenging decades in the history of independent schools. For most of Ed’s time at Northwood, all boarding schools were challenged significantly by skyrocketing tuitions and a sputtering economy. Northwood didn’t just survive these trials and tribulations; the school grew despite them. As a result, two decades of
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Northwood’s Skiing Legacy Continues by Carrie Grady Wardlaw
Northwood School has enhanced its highly-acclaimed ski program
JP says of his new position, “Northwood School’s alpine skiing
this academic year with the addition of a new program director,
success in the years to come will be due in large part to the work
new coach, more funding and more support, all aimed at improving
of Guy Middleton who had been at the helm since 1993, building a
our students’ experience and rate of progression over the course of
solid foundation for the future of the program. It is a privilege for
their stay.
me to come to Northwood and have the opportunity to add to the legacy of its storied skiing program.”
Jean-Pierre (JP) Daigneault joined the Northwood School faculty as Alpine Program Director this fall. Former Head Coach for
“As an athlete, I’ve had great coaches and mentors at GMVS and
British Columbia’s Women’s Alpine Team, JP brings over twelve
Dartmouth. Later on, as a coach, I was lucky to work with some
years of professional coaching experience to his new position at
of the world’s best coaches at GMVS, in Québec, and in British
Northwood. A graduate of Dartmouth College, he was captain of
Columbia. Most athletes who skied with us are now top NCAA
the Dartmouth Alpine Ski Team and is a four-time All-American,
skiers or national team members. I look forward to bringing this
NCAA Division I skier. JP was previously Head Coach of the
experience and intensity to Northwood and helping our racers
Québec Ski Team Men’s Alpine Team and Alpine Coach for Green
reach the next level. Given the school’s all-around commitment to
Mountain Valley School (GMVS) in Vermont.
excellence, world-class training facilities at Whiteface Mountain,
Kevin Drury ’06
Jean-Pierre Daigneault
Kalen Griffin ’12
Colorado Camp
Andrew Weibrecht ’03
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and the high availability of USSA, FIS, and international racing
Northwood athletes have consistently achieved their goals and
opportunities in the East, the coming seasons at Northwood will
notched some impressive accomplishments along the way.
no doubt be productive and exciting,” JP added. In addition to our in-season training, the athletes also take part in Alumna Katie Haggerty ’09, joined JP on Northwood’s Alpine
a two-week pre-season camp in Colorado. They train at world-class
Program staff this fall. Katie is a 2013 graduate of Plymouth State
mountains such as Copper Mountain, Loveland, Breckenridge and
University, where she raced as a member of the school’s NCAA
Vail, getting mileage on snow, free-skiing, doing drills and eventually
Division III ski team. Following graduation, she earned her Level
running gates, in addition to dry-land sessions, study halls, hiking,
100 coaching certification and spent a year in Colorado as Assistant
playing games and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Colorado.
Youth Ski League Team Coach with Ski & Snowboard Club Vail. According to Jilly Barile ’15 who made her fourth trip to Colorado The success of Northwood’s ski program over the last ten years has
with Northwood this year, the camp is “Blue bird days, hero snow,
been considerable. The program has delivered high-performance
and skiing every day. It’s living the dream.”
coaching in every ski discipline including Alpine racing, Nordic racing, jumping, and freestyle. Over the course of that time,
It is a privilege for me to come to Northwood and have the opportunity to add to the legacy of its storied skiing program.
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In recent years two Northwood alpine ski racers have become members of the US Ski team, Thomas Vonn ’94 and Andrew Weibrecht ’03. Andrew went on to win bronze in Men’s Super G in the 2010 Winter Olympics and silver in the same event in 2014. Many Northwood ski alumni have gone on to ski race in Division I and Division III programs at Boston College, Brown University, Colgate University, Harvard University, Plymouth State University, St. Lawrence University, St. Michael’s College, University of Vermont, Williams College and many others. We have also had athletes race at the FIS, Nor-Am and national events. Northwood’s freestyle skiers are also getting a lot of attention, earning podium spots at all levels of freestyle skiing and landing sponsorships and roles in ski films, magazines and internet media. “Over the last ten years, the Northwood School Freestyle Team has consisted of a small group of dedicated and highly talented athletes who have progressed in their disciplines to the highest levels on a regional and national scale,” says Freestyle Coach Ross Perrot. Alumni and current freestyle athletes have consistently earned podium spots in USASA, USSA, STEFT, and open class competitions, along with sponsorships and internet fame. Jake Doan ’10 is currently one of the most recognizable figures in the free-ski film industry (Saga, Spy Optics, ON3P Skis) and Jason Castle ’13 was the USASA Rail Jam National Champion in 2013. This fall, the freestyle athletes had their first full-time water ramp and trampoline program at the Olympic Jumping Complex to supplement training for the winter season. Progression is the overriding theme with all of our freestyle athletes. Head NYSEF Freestyle Ski Coach and Northwood alum Justin Perry ’05 makes sure that by the time our athletes graduate, they have made significant progress in their disciplines and accomplished the goals they set out to achieve. The goal of Northwood’s enriched ski program is to provide more individualized attention to skiers of all levels and disciplines. “The foundation for this program is well-established,” says JP Daigneault. “Our mission now is to deliver even more personal attention to each athlete regardless of their aspirations. Whether it’s ski racing in college, Nordic Nationals, freestyle championships, or the US Ski Team, we’re capable of tailoring our programs to suit every photo: Tom Green
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student’s goals.”
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@NorthwoodSchool: #SocialMediaGetsHighMarks by Andrea Kilbourne-Hill ’98
The newly created Instagram account lets prospective students view campus in a relaxed way, urging them to find the hidden husky in pictures. Freestyle coach Ross Perrot feels that the use of social media I still have the handwritten note that my future Princeton
has been a game-changer in the recruiting process due to
coach, Jeff Kampersal, wrote to me when I was a high school
its ability to give prospective students an inside view of the
senior. His chicken scratch extolled the camaraderie of the
school and program. He says, “Social media gives a potential
team, the increase in competitiveness, and the success of
recruit and their families more of a first-hand experience as to
alumnae upon graduation. Although I visited Princeton twice
what our programs offer and as to what a Northwood School
before deciding it was the right place for me, I certainly didn’t
student will experience during their time here. It’s obvious
know much about what happened behind the scenes. I couldn’t
that our athletes are going to be exposed to training at world-
picture myself on a road trip with the team, talking with my
class facilities, compete at the highest levels throughout the
advisor about class changes, or scrubbing dishes for a campus
East coast, and receive top-notch coaching, but anything that
job. But that was more than 15 years ago.
can be used to show a value-added part to our programs is a game-changer: team dinners, personal interactions, and close
In this information age, more is better. Prospective students
friendships.”
and their parents want to see the good, the bad, and the ugly before making a decision about where to spend those formative
While the art of a handwritten note will never be lost, the
adolescent years. They want to know in advance about road trip
reality in this digital age is that being “tweeted at” or “liked”
protocol, the advising system, and dish crew. They also do not
is far more relevant and important to prospective students
rely on a coach’s handwritten note or the admissions meeting.
and their parents. The evidence that can be collected using
They ask friends, friends of friends, and alumni. They troll the
social media and the Internet allows families to make more
Internet for reviews. They use their social media, following the
well-informed and deliberate decisions. Decisions that will
Northwood website, blogs, Facebook pages, Instagram and
eventually lead to more tweets, shares, and likes. Marcy Fagan,
Twitter to view an insider’s experience of Northwood.
Academic Coordinator of the Alpine Ski Program values social
Northwood’s main Facebook page has over 2,000 likes.
media as a way to “reach student-
While many of these followers are alumni and current
athletes all over the world and to
parents, prospective parents and students also begin
showcase our program” yet she is
to construct a complete impression of the Northwood
still resistant to only rely on that
community by following the page. John Spear’s college
format.
guidance blog is visited by future parents where they can
contact with our athletes, alumni
glimpse the good work he does with seniors and PGs.
and coaches is the most effective
The Northwood freestyle team’s Facebook page invites
means for recruitment. Personal
recruits along with them as they train at Whiteface and
testimonials, observations of good
compete across the Northeast. The Northwood girls’ hockey
coaching, and noticing our athletes
team tweets results and team updates, which are often
winning races will continue to have
retweeted by recruited student-athletes across the globe.
the greatest impact on recruiting.”
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Staying Connected @ Northwood Right now, it’s Snapchat and Instagram. Last year, it was Twitter and Vine. According to The Washington Post (2015) our Northwood students are right on trend with the typical teenager. They will occasionally use Facebook, mainly to update parents and grandparents, but Instagram is much cooler. Being current in Lake Placid may have been challenging even ten years ago, but for our digital native students, they can connect with friends and family across the globe – sharing their social media platforms along with their interests.
Some researchers claim that social media networking promotes social and identity development. Adolescents are able to “extend their view of self, community, and the world” by building digital connections (Pediatrics, 2011). While Northwood students certainly benefit from being able to carefully shape their digital identity, the greatest advantage that social media may offer to our boarding students is the ability to keep in touch with their family and friends. Maddie Hearne, a junior from North Carolina, exchanges pictures with her friends from home through Snapchat. Staying connected in this way helps her to feel as though she’s part of those experiences back home. Many of Northwood’s International students find that
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WeChat, Line, and QQ are easier than making a phone or Skype
that The New York Times compared to “a virtual bathroom
call because it can transcend time and language differences. Larry
wall,” caused a stir on our small campus as insults mixed with
Helian, a junior from Beijing, China still calls his mother but
compliments and a toxic digital climate spread to our physical
relies on WeChat to keep in touch with friends in China. He will
campus. As many other colleges and prep schools across the
occasionally check Weibo, a Chinese equivalent of Twitter, while at
country did, Northwood administrators urged students to delete
Northwood to stay current with the latest happenings back home,
the app and move on. While more than half of U.S. teenagers claim
but guesses that he spends far less than the national average of ten
they have been bullied or made to feel inadequate on social media,
hours a day on media consumption.
most also say digital networking strengthens their friendships and family relationships. Still, most wish they could unplug more
Since Northwood teenagers are like all teenagers in that they are
than they are willing to do. A popular saying, “Do it for the ‘gram”
reluctant to share much with their parents, Northwood parents
alludes to the pressure of finding highlights to chronicle in order
often glimpse into their son or daughter’s Northwood experience by
to improve your digital image.
viewing pictures, updates, and scores that are posted on Northwood’s social media pages. Similarly, alumni can reminisce about their
At Northwood, we strive to help our students find balance in
second home. Throwback Thursdays on Facebook are among the
all they do, and social media is no exception. We are constantly
most popular posts on Northwood’s social media platforms.
reevaluating our policies about limiting or expanding technology. We allow for privacy while modeling responsible digital content.
With Northwood’s strict prohibition of cell phones during study
Most importantly, we attempt to help students value actual
hall and in public spaces, Northwood students probably spend less
relationships over digital ones. While a faculty member may text
time than that on the Internet or their mobile devices. Still, most
a student to make plans for a hike, she will also walk next to that
sneak a peek at their cell phones between classes and during free
student on the way up, and maybe even be behind that cell phone
periods. This fall, Yik Yak, an anonymous social media application
picture that later gets posted on Instagram.
Homecoming = Reunion! October 2-4, 2015
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Commencement 2014 The 68 members of the Class of 2014 graduated on May 17, 2014 on a beautiful spring day on the Northwood campus. Steve “Reno” Reed was the featured Commencement speaker and imparted his signature wisdom and wit.
Park City, UT Gathering In May, 2015 Trustee Brad Olch ’69 and Northwood Athletic Trainer Andy Donatello greeted a group of alumni at a Northwood gathering in Utah. Alumni in attendance were John Travis ’68, Wells Travis ’05, Kim Hurley ’91, Jeff Volmrich ’82, John Norton ’98 and his wife, Beatty.
Board Transition Last June, long-time Chairman of the Northwood School Board of Trustees, Dr. Vanderlyn Pine ’55, stepped down after 17 years as Chair. Dr. Pine, who joined the Board in 1985, will continue his service to the Board as Chairman Emeritus. Tom Woodman ’73 was elected Chair of the Northwood School Board of Trustees. Hockey Scholarship Fund Golf Outing Perfect weather welcomed golfers and friends of Northwood Hockey to Lake Placid last June 2014 for the Hockey Scholarship Golf Outing. Two days of golf and many gatherings including a barbeque at the Bartell Pavilion where the stories and testimonials were amazing. Northwood coaches listened to former players talk about the impact Northwood and its mentors had on them. Coaches talked about their players and the trials and tribulations of running a hockey program during their particular era. Was it tougher to coach in the 1970’s than today? We never got consensus on that! First time attendee Tim Collins ’81 summed up the weekend: “This is my first time back, and it won’t be my last.” Thanks to all the golfers and friends of Northwood Hockey who came back, especially tournament co-chairs Jim Fullerton ’58 and Bernie Strait ’54.
Yankees Event An eager group of alumni, trustees, faculty and friends of Northwood met up for a ball game at Yankee stadium last July. The baseball was great, but the friendships –old and new- were even better. Thanks to Alumni Council member John DeLorenzo ’98 for helping us put this fun event together!
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Reno in Finland Faculty member Steve “Reno” Reed spent part of his summer on vacation in London, England and Helsinki, Finland. While on tour, Reno was kind enough to give the Advancement Office a hand by hosting receptions in both locations. He had a wonderful time catching up with current students, alumni and parents.
Welsh Wedding Northwood Sociology Department Chair and alpine ski coach, Jamie Welsh ’03 married Gracey Frenette on June 21, 2014. Gracey is currently in her third year at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University and splits her time between Ithaca and Lake Placid. When together, the couple lives happily with their three German Shorthair Pointers, Paisley, Hank, and Flicker. Numerous Northwood alumni were in attendance and are pictured here with the bride and groom.
Fleming Wedding Northwood faculty parents Tom and Karen Fleming stood by proudly as their daughter Kelly Fleming ’07 wed Charles Stanisce at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid on June 28, 2014. Northwood alumni in attendance included: Ashley Eickholt Olivine ’04 (matron of honor), Anielka Drabinski ’05, Erica Shapey ’07, Joel Bergstrom ’09, and Rodger Huiatt ’84. The couple met in the summer of 2009 while working for CAN/AM Hockey Camp at Northwood. Kelly and Charles currently live in Bonita Springs, Fla.
Fenway Park Gathering Bob Toomey ’66 generously hosted a gathering at Fenway Park last summer for Northwood alumni and trustees. It was great to see so many friends of Northwood from the Boston area! Adirondack Region Meeting Left to Right: Christine Ashe, Stephanie Colby, Chip Bissell ’71, John Norton ’98, Nick Vaugh ’06, Karen Miller and Perry Babcock. The first meeting of the Adirondack Region Alumni Chapter took place last September at Heaven Hill Farm in Lake Placid. The Advancement Staff, Trustee Karen Miller, Alumni Council President Mike Butler ’81, and area alumni participated in a workshop designed to strengthen our understanding of volunteerism and alumni relations. Cali Brooks ’89, Director of the Adirondack Foundation, was the guest presenter.
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NORTHWOOD family Re-accreditation Every ten years, independent schools in New York go through a re-accreditation process conducted by The New York State Association of Independent Schools. During the past year, Northwood has undergone a year-long self-study which included a community-wide evaluation of all aspects of the school as they relate to the school’s mission. This process resulted in a written report developed by the school and submitted to NYSAIS as part of our reaccreditation. The NYSAIS Accreditation Committee visited Northwood’s campus in October. This visit was carried out by a committee of eight independent school peers who reviewed the materials that the school prepared, visited classes, observed activities, and talked with students, teachers, administrators, non-teaching personnel, parents, and trustees. At the end of the visit, the Chair of the Committee met with the student body to thank them for their candid conversations. The committee expressed great admiration for Northwood’s students and their friendly, articulate responses to the questions and for the dedication and hard work of the Northwood faculty. The committee’s report was presented to the school in early spring along with a recommendation for re-accreditation.
Northwood in New York The Advancement team traveled to the Big Apple in November to celebrate our Regional Alumni network in the Metro New York area. On November 12, Trustee and Development Committee Chair Karen Miller led a volunteer team who made telephone calls for two hours from the law office of Kevin McDonough (Kerri ’12, Kristen ’13, Dennis ’16) in the Chrysler Building. Fellow Trustee Marsha Liebowitz (Katie ’12) and a cast of young energetic graduates reached out to alumni near and far, young and old, to “talk Northwood.” (with phonathon photo) The rooftop bar at the Kimberly Hotel was the setting for the following night’s top notch alumni event co-sponsored by Trustee Sean Nolan ’96, his classmate Bobby Marwaha ’96, and Trustee Rudy Reinhart ’98. Fifty guests joined Headmaster Good and his wife Judi in welcoming newly appointed Head of School Mike Maher to the Northwood family. Steve “Reno” Reed entertained alumni representing seven decades of Northwood graduates from Edwin Fancher ’41 to Daram Kim ’11. Northwood School Trustees Robert Hanke ’56, Karen Miller, Marsha Leibowitz, Diane Scholl (Austin ’06), Sean Nolan ’96, and Sam Reinhart ’98 were on hand to share a big New York welcome to the enthusiastic crowd of alumni and parents.
Skiers in Colorado The Northwood Alpine Ski program had a successful pre-season training trip to Colorado in December. Great snow, lots of blue sky days and the opportunity to train with some members of the US Ski Team have given our skiers a jump start to their race season. Their experience watching the World Cup competition at Beaver Creek was the highlight of their time out West. The Colorado experience is the capstone of the hours of training, on and off-snow leading into the racing season.
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Ski Team Gathering in December The annual Northwood Ski Team reception for alumni, parents and friends kicked off the winter holiday recess last December. Seventy guests joined members of the Northwood Ski program, administration and staff to help Headmaster Good formally introduce Ski Team Program Director JP Daigneault. JP’s high-energy style has taken the Northwood community by storm. Student-athletes, their parents and colleagues, all agree that JP has been a positive addition to the program. Recruitment strategies, ski camps and clinics are in place and the coaching staff is proud of their racers’ early season results. Former ski racers and friends of Northwood skiing came out in large numbers to meet JP and hear about the program enhancements that the school has implemented, including a scholarship program directed at growing the population of student-athletes in the alpine program.
Alumni Council Northwood’s Alumni Council is a dedicated group of alums who work on behalf of the Advancement Office to boost engagement and participation among their classes. Council members collect class notes, help update contact information, encourage attendance at events and ask for participation in the Annual Fund. If you have an interest in learning more, please contact Associate Director of Development Stephanie Colby at 518-302-5138 or colbys@northwoodschool.com. Alumni council members pictured here at our February 2015 meeting.
Governor Malloy Visit Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy, his wife Cathy, and their sons Dannel ’04 and Sam ’10 came back to Lake Placid for a visit during the 36th Annual Northwood Hockey Invitational and Winter Alumni Weekend in January. It was great to have the Malloy family back on campus and to see them at the various Northwood events throughout the exciting weekend. The Governor attended our Saturday night reception and is pictured here with Incoming Headmaster Michael Maher, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy, Headmaster Ed Good, Lake Placid Mayor Craig Randall ’61.
Naples, Fla. Gathering Many thanks to Trustee John Taylor and his wife Sandi (parents of Bryan ’04) for hosting a reception for alumni and friends at their Naples, Fla. home in January.
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Troy, New York Get-Together Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Troy, N.Y was the place to be in February as Northwood alumni, parents and the entire Girls’ Hockey team met following the first game of the girls’ tournament. The Boys’ Prep team was also in the area for their league championships. History of Winter The History of Winter (HOW) group returned to Northwood School for its 15th year in February. HOW, a premier educational program sponsored by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, brings a team of NASA scientists together with classroom teachers from around the country to Lake Placid to learn about and study snow and ice. The teachers work and learn side by side with the scientists as they study the annual winter cycle. The group has collected over a decade of snow and ice data from the region’s lakes, ponds and seasonal snow pack. The scientists relate the findings in the Adirondacks to the data from NASA’s space-based satellites, the trends in climate change and to the greater study of the global Cryosphere. The teachers learn techniques that they can take back to their classrooms and share with their students.
Winter Carnival Since the late 80s Northwood has celebrated Winter Carnival, a time for students (and faculty!) to have some terrific fun at the end of a long Adirondack winter. Teams made up of all classes compete in events ranging from curling and snow sculptures to the homemade sled race and a bake-off judged by Steve “Reno” Reed. Under the terrific guidance of Spanish teacher Mr. Ross Perrot, the tradition continues!
Pink the Pond Northwood School’s third annual Pink the Pond hockey tournament was held Sunday, March 15, 2015 in the 1932 Olympic Arena. Members of the local community got involved by forming teams of all age groups and divisions. Northwood senior, Jilly Barile coordinated the event and said, “There was a great turnout from the school and greater community. We had a lot of support and raised $5,500 this year.” This event was initiated in 2013 by Northwood School alum, Tommy Evangelista ’13, to honor his grandmother who overcame breast cancer. This annual event raises money for cancer research through the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Faculty Wedding
photo: gretchenwakeman.com
On April 11, 2015 faculty members Ross Perrot and Brittany St. John were married at the Hermosa Inn, Paradise Valley, Arizona. Numerous faculty members, alumni, friends and family were present to celebrate the joyous occasion.
CARE CARE, Northwood School’s Community Service Group, has been busy this year! From Lee Denim Day, and supporting local children during the holidays to hosting our annual holiday food drive, and collecting “Jeans for Teens” which gives jeans to homeless teens in an effort to help them fit in with their peers and keep them warm, Northwood students have been getting involved in community service.
Blood Drive “Northwood School has had a long history with the American Red Cross. This year marks the thirtieth year we’ve hosted a blood drive at the school,” remarked blood drive organizer Andy Donatello. “Last year, Northwood was presented with a certificate of achievement for attaining the platinum level in the Life Share program, the highest level attainable within this program. Reaching this milestone would not have been possible without the selfless dedication of students and faculty in supporting the program. This year we had 21 first-time donors. My hope is that our students will continue to donate each year for the rest of their lives. I am so proud of everyone each year.”
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2014 Homecoming & Parents’ Weekend Homecoming/Parents’ Weekend featured a weekend jam-packed with activities for returning alumni, parents and friends of all ages. The weekend provided visitors with a menu that included soccer games, a crew meet, a rocket launch, hikes up Cobble Mountain, dedications, a musical performance and a presentation by photographer Todd Lockwood ’69. Two outstanding receptions for alumni — one at the
newly renovated Lake House (owned by Reed Miller ’72) and the second at the Boat House Restaurant (owned by the Lussi family, Arthur ’79, Cris ’80, Katrina ’87) provided alumni and friends with plenty of social time. Parents had their own reception at the home of Ed and Judi Good. The Silent Auction was again a huge hit. Thanks to all who donated items to the exciting auction, and those who bid high! Sunday brunch wrapped up the weekend with hugs, photos and goodbyes. The Class of 2009 had a strong showing as did the Class of 1989, and it was wonderful to welcome back Steve Hole ’64, Tom Russell ’64, and Mike Treska ’64 for their 50th Reunion. Cali Brooks ’89 received the Alumni Community Service award for her efforts on behalf of the many non-profits in the Adirondack region and Mike Treska ’64 received the Alumni Service award for his volunteer work on behalf of Northwood School. Billy Stewart ’69, Arthur Lussi ’79, Kari Fraser ’84 and Alex Chiasson ’09 were named to the Fullerton Wall of Recognition. The Alumni Council has already laid the groundwork for Homecoming 2015 October 2 -4, 2015 which will honor those class years ending in 0 and 5 – it’s sure to be a biggie!
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2015 Northwood Tournament & Winter Alumni Weekend
Northwood Tournament: The 36th Annual Northwood Hockey Invitational was a great success with a total of three conferences comprised of 36 girls’ and boys’ hockey teams travelling to Lake Placid. The girls’ team made it to the Adirondack Conference Championship game and finished the tournament with 3 wins and 2 losses. Lindsay Powers ’15 and Nicole Mensi ’15 were named to the Off The Field Sports All-Tournament Team. Evan Carroll ’17 was named to the Off The Field Sports All-Tournament Team for the Olympic Conference as a member of the Midget Hockey Club Team. The Junior Club Hockey Team completed the tournament with a record of 2-1-1, the Prep Club Team 3-1, and the Midget Hockey Club, 2-2. It was a great weekend of hockey for all Northwood teams and we’re already looking forward to next year!
Pond Hockey Highlights: Meanwhile, out on Mirror Lake, the temperatures couldn’t have been colder for this year’s Annual Northwood Pond Hockey Tournament, -15° F with clear blue skies when the first puck dropped! But as expected, the competition was heated among the six squads which included alumni, faculty, current and alumni parents (two with Stanley Cup rings), and two sibling ringers.
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After nine games, an entire box of hand warmers, and 40 cups of hot cocoa, the undefeated and heavily favored Yellow team, captained by current parent Ken Russell (Connor ’14 and Garrett ’16) faced off against the Red alumni and parent team of feisty New Englanders and youthful Finns, co-captained by the father-son duo of Rick and Joel Bergstrom ’09. The Red team lost skilled current parent Harri Kanerva (Viljami ’17) to injury in early play, but his son Samuli, the tournament MVP, battled on with current parent Pete Harrington (Patrick ’16), the Bergstroms and friends Peter Goodwin and Jeff Hird against Yellow’s Kjell Samuelsson (Lukas ’15 and Mattias ’18), Dallas Drake (Jakson ’16), Ron MacLean (Joe ’17), Eric Nathan (Ian ’15) and Joe Tracy (Philip ’14 and Victor ’15), along with Joe’s brother Mike. After two eight-minute halves, the score was tied and the first-ever overtime in Northwood Pond Hockey Tournament history commenced. At the end of a brutal two-minute OT, the Yellow team emerged victorious by a score of 11 to 10, and earned “Golden Skate” bragging rights for the next 12 months. Save the date for next year’s Northwood Invitational and Winter Alumni Weekend, January 15-17, 2016. In addition to hockey inside and out, we’ll be bringing back the Alumni & Parent Ski Race at Whiteface which was a fantastic addition to the lineup this year.
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Northwood Mountain Day Brought to you each year by the Annual Fund
Mail the enclosed envelope, make a gift online www.northwoodschool.com, or contact the Advancement office - 518.302.5115 alumni@northwoodschool.com
Even if you are far away from Northwood School, you can help us reach great heights here in the ADKs. With your support, Northwood continues to offer great programs such as Mountain Day. Many students never imagined that they would find themselves on some of the highest peaks in the Northeast when they enrolled at Northwood, but your gift makes that happen. Please make your gift and help Northwood continue the traditions that make Northwood, Northwood. Thank you for putting your school on the trail to success!
Open For Learning On the first day of summer, June 21, 2014, Northwood welcomed more than 60 alumni, trustees and friends of the school to celebrate the successful close of the Campaign for Academic Excellence with a ribbon cutting ceremony on campus. In all more than $3.5 million was raised toward the $3 million goal which funded construction of two new academic buildings housing seven classrooms and two offices each, as well as the new access road, Student Commons and pedestrian paths lined with arts and crafts-style lamp posts. The majority of spaces have been named, however there are a few naming opportunities still available.
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Harden Family lamp post Susan and Dill Driscoll ’70 Lynn and Rob Hanke ’56 Jeannie Cross and Tom Woodman ’73
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Karen and Reed Miller ’72 Dawn and Lew Allyn ’57 Keith Bergelt Uihlein Building’s first official visitors
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More from the Greatest Generation by Jamie Welsh ’03
This work was the collaborative effort of students, faculty, and alumni who
mean to you?” was a natural one, given the five core values of the
generously shared their experiences with us. Particular gratitude is expressed
school: responsibility, respect, integrity, compassion, and courage
to Dillon Smith ’16, Sean Kane ’01, Robert Booth ’41, John LeFevre ’37,
which all have a great deal of relation to the idea of service.
Kendric Packer ’44, and the family of William Sneath, whose generosity made the production of Northwood Boys in World War II possible.
The following is drawn from a discussion that junior Dillon Smith ’16 had with alumnus Robert Booth ’41 this spring.
The Spring 2014 edition of Reflections provided a brief look at Northwood’s contribution to what Tom Brokaw calls “The Greatest
Robert Booth, a native of Plattsburgh, New York and a member of
Generation” and the impact of World War II on the Northwood
the Class of 1941 was drafted and served in the Yale ROTC program
family. Our best resource from that time period is a hard bound
prior to heading oversees in 1943. As a combat veteran Mr. Booth
book entitled, Northwood Boys in World War II. The forward of this
received the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Victory Medal for his
book was written by then Senior Master Arthur J. Deeks. In it he
service in the European Theater. During the war, Booth saw combat
writes:
at the Battle of Ardennes, Northern Africa, and Central Europe.
Our debt to all whose names are contained herein is clear,
The grim realities of war have remained with Mr. Booth, who
but greatest is our obligation to those who gave their
reflected on some of his experiences, “It is very difficult to express
lives. For those of us at Northwood who lived with them,
what one goes through in battle.” He noted his service allowed
played with them, and worked with them, they became
him to work with others and learn about men and how institutions
part of our lives. As they died, some part of us died with
work, experiences he found invaluable to his life and provided him
them. They were men and gentlemen loved, honored, and
with a sense of accomplishment in defending and protecting other
esteemed, from the days of their schooling to the days of
people. In the end, Mr. Booth has kept his service in perspective,
their death.
“I came out alright. I’m 92 and still enormous,” he said with a laugh.
It is indeed well, as Lieutenant Wright of the Marine
Like many Northwood alumni who served during WWII, Mr.
Corps so capably expressed in the thought before going
Booth had friends who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Robert Haynes
into battle, that we should “—deeply know:
Isham ’41 was one of the sixteen Northwood alumni who lost their lives in the second World War. Mr. Isham was a native of Lake
“Tomorrow must be greater than our selfishness.”
Placid, spent five years at Northwood School, and graduated in 1941 before matriculating to Colgate University. He completed his
Several alumni have weighed in on their impressions and experiences
freshman year and was inducted into the military in March of 1943.
during the war years in response to the Spring 2014 article, and we learned in the process that the “Honor Roll” plaque presented to
Isham, known to his contemporaries as “Brud,” was assigned to the
the school on its 50th anniversary left out those servicemen who
87th Mountain Infantry Regiment, known as the “Ski Troops.” The
entered World War II after 1943. (see page 29.)
following account of his valor is documented in Northwood Boys in World War II:
In discussing how we could turn this feature into a series and add to our list of World War II veterans, it struck me that it would
In a direct assault on Mt. Belvedere, near Bologna, Staff
be interesting to gain current Northwood students’ perspectives
Sergeant Isham gave his life on February 20, 1945. “Brud”
on service. Many students are idealists. Their youth, a growing
was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple
web of experiences, and their aspirations all shape their views
Heart. The Army release accompanying the award of the
of the future. The question of “What does serving your country
former is quoted in part: “During an attack on an enemy-
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held peak, Isham led a mortar squad which accompanied
I believe that someone serving their country makes
assault units. Heavy artillery fire was directed at his men,
sacrifices for others. I don’t believe that serving your
and they became disorganized. Without regard for his
country is solely a duty done by military men and women.
own safety, Isham braved the bursting shells to move
However, it is not something that is ordinary.
among his men to inspire them onward.” Bridgit Sullivan ’16 As time goes on and we grow farther and farther from personal connections with the Greatest Generation and military service
Serving one’s own country covers a broad range of
in general, it’s a considerable task to teach our students the value
professions and activities that assist in improving the
of service and the sacrifice that those who have served and those
nation…Teachers play perhaps one of the most important
who are serving have made to our country. With that in mind,
roles as educators of rising generations.
the following responses from an Advanced Placement American Rosemary Bloodnick ’16
History class resonated with me:
Northwood students clearly see service in the world around them Military service is one that tops all forms of national
and their awareness of this is an important aspect of the value that
service. One that would lay down his life so that others,
we like to see in a Northwood education. Students mentioned
even those they do not know may have the choice to
nurses, police, doctors, and teachers overwhelmingly in their
serve or not serve are the greatest men and women of the
responses, along with the military. Through this exercise, one thing
United States.
remains clear: Northwood School’s commitment to service both in the military and to our communities has remained strong through Noah Brandon ’16
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the generations, and that is a legacy worth celebrating.
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Northwood’s Servicemen Who Entered World War II After 1943 Name
Northwood Years
Entered Service
Robert Jack Abbott Ken Bowman Rene Burdet James Crosby Ken Dickson Jay Dunn Tom Eaton Richard Gallant Roland Grimm Richard Hasbrouck Robert Horr Francis Howard James Huntington William Kennedy Ben Maeck William Malone William Morford Kendric Packer Don Steele Harcourt Sylvester John Tritten Arnold Tubman John Wheeler Geoffrey White
1946-1947 1943-1944 1943-1944 1942-1944 1943-1944 1940-1944 1941-1944 1940-1944 1940-1944 1943-1944 1943-1944 1943-1944 1943-1944 1942-1944 1941-1944 1942-1944 1943-1944 1935-1943 1943-1944 1943-1944 1941-1944 1943-1944 1940-1944 1940-1944
March 28, 1945 July 5, 1945 June 28, 1945 July 19, 1944 April 26, 1946 July 15, 1946 February 12, 1945 March 1, 1944 September 12, 1944 September 16, 1946 March 1, 1946 July 1, 1946 March 12, 1946 March 1, 1945 January 4, 1945 August 16, 1945 July 2, 1945 August 13, 1945 June 6, 1945 June 1, 1945 November 17, 1944 August 17, 1945 April 22, 1946 December 1, 1944
Robert Haynes Isham ’41
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Jake Doan ’10 by Ross Perrot
photo: Jake Sporn | www.jake-sporn.com
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RP: What’s going to be new for you this upcoming season?
RP: Can you tell me a little bit about the “Hot Lappin” edit?
JD: I’ll be filming a lot of online content for the “I Ride Park
JD: That was something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. It
City” series and filming a lot of online edits for Saga, Spy, and
incorporated my own music and my own skiing. Music is a huge
ON3P. It’ll be cool because working with these new companies
part of skiing in the sense that every edit has music put to it, and
will allow my skiing to be a lot more open-ended in terms of what
can give an edit a certain vibe. I’ve always thought of creating a
I want to do personally. If there’s something I want to film for,
song that could fit my own skiing, and I got together with a few
they’ll be open to supporting it whether it’s urban, backcountry
friends who were very talented musicians/editors and it all flowed
or park. I want to push backcountry more this season and get my
together really well. The song only took four or five takes to get it
Avalanche 1 course certification so that I can be as safe as possible
down the way we wanted. I did the rhythm and the bass part. My
with all aspects of backcountry.
buddy Max did the solos. I hope to do more of that this year.
RP: Tell me about your band? Axe of preference?
RP: Best Northwood School memory?
JD: That’s a tough one. In “Big Slyde” I primarily play bass, but
JD: It would have to be skiing at Whiteface every day with the
I’ve pretty much strictly been playing electric guitar recently. Both
freestyle crew and getting to know a lot of good friends on a day
are equally as fun, but playing guitar is more new to me so I’m still
to day basis who aren’t skiers. Even though most students are at
exploring a lot with it. It’s cool playing with my sister and dad
Northwood for a certain reason, it’s cool to get to know some kids
because I was heavily influenced by my family, but I’m mostly self-
you wouldn’t otherwise interact with. There are a lot of different
taught…with a lot of help from my dad.
people from different places.
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RP: Favorite thing about Whiteface?
RP: Favorite things about Lake Placid?
JD: (Laughs.) A lot of things are a blessing in disguise! Although
JD: The natural landscape. It’s something I overlooked a little
conditions can be brutal, it can genuinely make you appreciate
until I moved to Utah. Ever since I’ve come back for summers
skiing anywhere on the earth. My favorite thing about Whiteface
I’ve learned to appreciate how beautiful it is and all the different
is simply the terrain. There are so many natural features off the
activities it offers. Lots to keep you busy during all seasons - Skiing,
trails to play on. Skiing at Whiteface definitely makes you a better
hiking, golfing, mountain biking, climbing. The fact that Lake
skier overall. Narrow tree lines, natural jumps, steep trails. They
Placid has the OTC and the water ramps is huge for me personally.
are a small yet dedicated crew, and everyone who rides there creates
Pretty much every jump trick I’ve ever learned has been from being
a tight knit group of friends who push each other on a daily basis.
able to have access to the water ramps.
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RP: When was your biggest advance in your skiing progression?
RP: Which Northwood teacher/teachers made an impact on your
JD: I still look back at my senior year at Northwood as my biggest
life/world?
step that I’ve had. That was the year I landed my first dub (double)
JD: Brody mostly because he was a great teacher, but he could be
flip. I had some really good competitions. I placed top 10 at Junior
strict with me, and it was because he needed to be. I also really
Olympics. It was also the first year I did a private film shoot with
enjoyed Mr. Edwards’ classes. It was the definition of being able to
Meathead Films. I was skiing really well and really confidently.
learn and have fun at the same time.
The natural progression at the water ramps mixed with motivation made things fall into place that year.
RP: What made you get into freestyle skiing? JD: I was heavily influenced by Justin Perry ’05 because we were
RP: Has growing up in an Olympic town influenced you? Is it a
good family friends growing up. He started freestyle skiing, so I
coincidence that you went from the Winter Capital of the East to
wanted to do freestyle skiing. I started skiing moguls first at age 12
the Winter Capital of the West?
for three years, and then I stopped skiing moguls entirely and only
JD: Lake Placid and Salt Lake have a lot in common. Just the level
focused on slopestyle. I think skiing moguls helped me as a skier
in skiing in both places– there are so many skiers. Both towns are
overall. It’s technical and the competition mindset helps because
influenced so much by the ski culture, it was a natural switch for
you have to perform under pressure.
me. It goes well with my lifestyle. Both are really similar in as far as the culture but are obviously a little different in terms of size
RP: What goes through your mind mid-trick?
and industry.
JD: Honestly, I only mentally prepare myself leading up to the jump and when I’m landing. When I’m in the air, not much goes through my mind. It’s 100% focus throughout the trick unless I’m going to fall, and then I know something has gone wrong. RP: If you could give a few words of wisdom to a current Northwood skier what would it be? JD: Ski as much as you can. Take every opportunity you can, whether it’s competing at a competition or going to film at another ski area with your friends. Every single place you go will teach you a lesson, or provide you with an opportunity to learn something new. That’s the biggest thing. For me, when we go film urban, even if I’m tired, I know that just by going out, every chance I get, I’ll be better off. It could be the best session of your life or your worst, and that’s the chance that you have to take, especially at night when we ski urban. Sometimes I want to stay in, but after you get to watch the shots later on the coolest features, it’s always worth it when it all works out. I have serious “FOMO” sometimes. Fear of missing out. You don’t want to have that. Every chance you have, take it. You’ll make new connections and create good memories. RP: What do you envision yourself doing ten-twenty years from now? JD: Definitely still skiing. Probably either coaching or working within the ski industry in some regard. I see myself working with/ for a company. This is my life; it’s what I know best, so it makes sense to stay involved with it in some form.
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Northwood has left an indelible mark… What will be yours?
Northwood School lost a great friend and loyal alumnus with the passing of Benjamin Mann ’76 in 2012. Ben was a long-time member of the Northwood School Alumni Council and a key member of the group that launched Northwood’s Hockey Scholarship Fund. Ben lost his battle with cancer far too young, but he made a critical yet simple decision that will benefit the school he loved for generations: Ben joined the Second Century Society by naming Northwood School a beneficiary of his retirement account and life insurance policy. The Second Century Society recognizes those individuals who have made a bequest intention or other planned gift which includes Northwood School. The men and women who are part of the Second Century Society have positioned Northwood School as one of their most important priorities. We hope you will too.
Second Century Society Membership Anonymous Mrs. Kathleen Bergamini Mr. Mark Bowler ’76 Mr. Michael Devlin ’60 Mr. D. Bruce Eldon ’49 † Mr. David Eldon ’56 Mrs. W. John Friedlander Mr. William A. Garrigues III ’56 † Col. G.F. Robert Hanke ’56 Mr. Stephen Hole ’64 Mr. John LeFevre ’37 Mr. Benjamin Mann ’76 † Mr. Anthony Pell ’56 Dr. Vanderlyn Pine ’55 Monica L. Cozzone, D.O. and Nicholas C. Querci Mr. Raymond Rush ’40
Benjamin Mann ’76
If you are considering a planned or deferred gift, you are encouraged to consult with your financial advisor or attorney before making a gift to Northwood School. For more information or to add your name to the list of Second Century Society members, please contact Stephanie Colby at (518) 302-5138 or colbys@northwoodschool.com.
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c l a ss no t es 1937 John LeFevre and Jim Fullerton ’58 were in Lake Placid last March for the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Men’s Hockey Championship. John, a loyal Colgate University alumnus and fan, was there to cheer on his team, and Jim volunteers for ECAC Hockey. John passed along a program from the 1937 Northwood Tournament for the Northwood archives. We recently spoke to John by telephone. He asked if cars were still allowed to drive on frozen Mirror Lake because he recalled driving out there on the ice with Al Jenks ’37 in his 1935 Ford sedan. John then went on to tell us how one day, while returning from an afternoon movie “overtown” with friends, he fell through the ice just in front of the Lake Placid Club. Thankfully he managed to “bob up” and scramble to safety, but boy was he ever cold.
cut like a cake. Do any other alumni recall this tremendous sweet on the menu?
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1941 Edwin Fancher joined us at a Northwood event in NYC last November where it was great to see Northwood alumni spanning seven decades! He is pictured here with Chris Crosby ’56 and Perry Babcock.
Donald Hatch has been in contact with the Advancement Office and is inquiring about his schoolmates whom he would love to hear from!
Bernie Strait was once again honorary co-chair of the Hockey Scholarship Fund golf outing in Lake Placid last June. Bernie’s grandson Eric is a junior at Northwood.
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Adirondacks. It was great to have him on campus to tour the new classroom buildings and participate in an alumni gathering to interview one of the potential candidates for the next head of school.
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1938 A pair of CCM Prolite skates made their way home to Northwood after all these years! Last summer, the family of the late Thomas Dickson brought them to the school for the archives. They include the original CCM leather skate guards which the Northwood boys wore to walk to the rink! We were thrilled and honored to put these in our memorabilia display case.
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After 17 years, Dr. Vanderlyn Pine has stepped down as Chair of the Northwood School Board of Trustees. Van will continue his service to the Board, which he joined in 1985, as Chairman Emeritus. His family, including son Brian Pine ’81, joined us on campus last June for a terrific gathering in Van’s honor.
1958 Jim Fullerton is a volunteer supervisor of on-ice officials for Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Hockey. Last year he viewed 69 college games traveling from Ithaca, Canton, Hanover, Cambridge and all points in-between, driving over 6,000 miles during the season. We enjoy seeing him in Lake Placid each March for the ECAC championships. Jim was honorary co-chair of the Hockey Scholarship Fund golf outing last June.
1959 Kurt (Kerry) Kamm’s latest novel TUNNEL VISIONS is available on Amazon. We thank him for donating several copies to the Class of 2015.
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Trustee Charlie Morgan, an avid traveler and hiker, traveled with his wife Betsy to Iceland last year. Charlie also joined the Northwood Hike of the Month group last spring up Hurricane Mtn.
1939 Christine Ashe caught up with Dr. James Morley on the telephone recently and looks forward to seeing him on the shores of Lake Champlain where he spends part of the summer. He was wondering if the Northwood kitchen still made Adirondack pancakes, or Adirondack pie, an incredibly sweet cake made up of layers of pancakes slathered with butter and maple syrup which is
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Thomas Hollyday’s latest book in his Chesapeake mystery series, China Jewel was released last summer.
Bob Stephens received a flag which was flown over the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on October 24, 2013 in his honor. “This flag is presented in honor of his 30 years of exemplary service and dedication to the Academy, the U.S. Army and the United States of America.” Bob and his wife Lila spend winters in Fla., and prior to departing Lake Placid, Bob has made it a tradition to drop by the school before they head off towards warmer climates.
1957 Bob Valentine visited campus last August while spending time in the
Bob Lasus recalls his junior year, 1958-59 when the Baldridge Reading Service came to school. “Mr. Tobias of the reading service noticed that I stuttered. (I remember stuttering as far back as kindergarten and first grade and being excused from class to go to speech therapy), and he asked if I wanted help. I accepted. During the evening sessions he gave me exercises: start with a hum, mouth movements to form the letters, intentionally repeat (intentionally stutter) the ‘sticky’ letter, sing the words, make transitions bridging problem letters and sounds. There was a marked improvement in my speech fluidity. Then, there was often the thought of this man who kindly gave up his evenings in the middle of winter when he could have gone to town. I am most grateful for the opportunities and assistance that I had been afforded at Northwood. Decades later, driving between
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Pound Ridge and Bedford Village, I would pass a mailbox with the name, ‘Tobias’ and wonder if he lived there. Thank you Northwood.”
1959/1960/1961 Cousins Harold “Metty” Green ’59 and Bart Green ’60 joined Rick Hollis ’61 recently in Cleveland. They write: “We thought you might enjoy our Cleveland Reunion photograph taken today. Over burgers and beer there were many tales, many laughs, many reflections of our fine times at Northwood. Few war stories too. Reflections might enjoy it. After seeing the photo, Bart said that with me moving to Cleveland from Mexico, the cold air made me shrink.”
Pictured L-R: Richard Hollis ’61, Barton Green ’60, Harold Metcalf Green ’59
1961 Rick Hollis has joined the Alumni Council.
1962 David Anderson writes, “News for me is being appointed a Justice of the Peace for the State of New Hampshire where I am a resident. There are a range of responsibilities with being the officiant at a wedding among the most popular. In addition to weddings, some couples reaffirming their vows do so with a Justice of the Peace.” Stuart Wyeth and his wife Sarah became first-time grandparents in January 2014. Grandson’s name is Stuart M. Wyeth IV and he was born in Greenville, S.C. “We spend three months in Delray Beach, Fla. each winter. Right now we are super happy to be here!!!”
1963 Beauchamp Carr retired in 2012 after serving 35 years as executive vice president of the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center in his native
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Atlanta. The Arts Center is a nonprofit holding company for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Alliance Theater/Atlanta Children’s Theatre, High Museum of Art, and Young Audiences. As such, he was chief fundraiser for one of the largest arts organizations in the country, with an annual operating budget approaching $100 million. He remains a highly involved volunteer with Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, the 5,000-seat former movie palace that now hosts a wide variety of traveling entertainment (from rock to Bach!) and has become one of the most successful facilities of its kind in the country.
Tom Russell was also on campus for his 50th reunion and surprised us all by wearing his original Northwood Varsity jacket (with NOC patches too!), which still seemed to fit him rather well!
1964 Steve Hole visited campus last spring with his daughter’s family while his grandson was participating in a hockey tournament in Lake Placid. He then rode his motorcycle to Homecoming 2014 in October for his 50th reunion, and joined us again during the Northwood tournament in the cold temps this January to watch some Northwood hockey — proving that he appreciates his alma mater in all seasons!
Sandford Groetzinger and his wife Lorie traveled up to campus after visiting Great Camp Sagamore for a tour of the school last September. Former trustee Don McJunkin and his wife Jackie attended a Northwood gathering in Naples, Fla. this past January at the home of Trustee John Taylor.
Mike Treska was honored with the Alumni Service Award during Homecoming 2014 for his tireless efforts to get more alumni involved with the school. He is pictured here with Tom Russell and Steve Hole.
John Donovan informed us that “a movie will be made of my father’s negotiation in East Berlin for the release of U-2 pilot Gary Powers. I was a Northwood student and my father was on the Northwood board of trustees at the time.” According to Variety magazine the project “is based on the true story of James Donovan, who Tom Hanks will portray. Donovan was the American attorney enlisted by the CIA during the Cold War to surreptitiously negotiate the 1962 release of Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 spy plane pilot who was shot down over Russia two years earlier.” The film, entitled “Bridge of Spies,” is due to be released on October 16, 2015.
Jeff Berger came over from Burlington, Vt. and attended the Hockey Scholarship Fund golf outing with his son last June.
Ken Singmaster reports that he is living in the spectacular Southwest and would enjoy hearing from old school friends. He writes that spending time with his fiancé, painting, playing piano and hiking are what keep him energized, alive, well and happy. “The warm weather here is a blessed change after all those cold winters in New England and Colorado.” Ken is the proud father of Curtis and Carrington. Curtis got his Masters in Sculpture at RISD and is now head of the art department at the Besant Hill School in Ojai, California. His daughter Carrie is an equine therapist in the Santa Barbara area.
1965 50th Reunion year The Class of 1965 is gearing up for their 50th Reunion! Philip “Fud” Frommholz and Dave Gibson have been reaching out to classmates with plans for a summer gathering and another at Homecoming 2015. Contact Fud here: Philthemover1@ gmail.com or call 941-350-2150. John Clendenin was inducted into the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame in 2013. He lives in Aspen, Colorado where he reports that he keeps quite busy in the wintertime running his Clendenin Method Camps in the western ski resorts of Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Park City, and Aspen and teaches golf in the summer. Also, every fall for the past twelve years John hosts skiers in Portillo, Chile.
1966 2016 will mark your 50th reunion – start making plans to be back in Lake Placid, Class of 1966!
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I swear he did it with a smile on his face as I believe he enjoyed the chutzspa of the prank. By the way Mr. Farrow...no harm intended!” Bob Toomey generously hosted Northwood alumni, faculty and friends for a Red Sox game at Fenway Park this past summer.
1967 Former trustee Win Lockwood was on campus last fall to catch up with faculty and friends in Lake Placid and update us on Charlie ’04 and Courtney ’09.
1968 Jamie Wharton Bickley’s son Andrew is currently a Northwood sophomore and the Advancement Office has been excited to see Jamie back on campus a fair bit this year. Paintings by Ken Singmaster ’66
Actor Malcolm Stewart wrote in after seeing the last issue of Reflections which featured Northwood vehicles from many decades with this story: “This may not be the Northwood vehicle story you want to hear but it is true, and that’s important! “In the fall of 1965 Mr. Peter Farrow taught Junior English and speech. He was also a Harvard graduate and arguably the youngest member of the faculty appearing to be not much older than some of our seniors. This invited a little more familiarity on the part of the students...not always a good thing. Mr. Farrow drove a Volkswagen bug routinely parking outside his apartment in the new dorm. Big mistake. One night, after lights out, we decided to play a practical joke. A group of us (I mention NO other names but would guess around ten or more) picked up Mr. Farrow’s precious Volkswagen and placed it in the lobby of the new dorm. The part I have not mentioned is that Mr. Farrow’s faculty apartment entrance was in the lobby of the new dorm. The next morning Mr. Farrow awoke, made himself a coffee and proceeded to exit his apartment only to come face to face with his car parked in the lobby. I am sorry to say that at the time he was not amused. Our Headmaster, Mr. Welles, grounded all of the guilty parties, myself included, although
Rick Leary writes, “This past fall, as a new grandfather, I had the occasion to introduce my 5 month old granddaughter Lily to the world of aviation by touring some WWII ‘warbirds’ at a local airport near the house. We boarded a B-24 Liberator (pictured) which had been flown by the RAF.
Also, last May I chaired the National Safe Boating Week for our Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 12 (8 flotillas covering about 1/3 of the State of South Carolina). I have attached a photo of a portion of a group of marine safety and law enforcement personnel who participated in a NSBW kick-off event at the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina at the Charleston Harbor on May 17, 2014. I’m third from the left. In June we organized a formal commemorative ceremony with the participation of the United States Coast Guard of the 75th year of the founding of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (June 23, 1939) to be held on the grounds of the former U.S. Navy Base Charleston. During WWII the Coast Guard served as a branch of the USN.
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1969 It was great to see Don Gallagher on his visit to campus last May. Todd Lockwood was back at Northwood last fall as part of the Northwood Speaker Series and presented an engaging talk about his careers in photography (a passion which formed during his Northwood years while involved with the yearbook process) and in the music business. Several of Todd’s immense portraits were displayed in the Dining Hall throughout Parents’ Weekend/Homecoming 2014. Todd inspired our students with his stunning design and innovative portraits from the 1969 Epitome yearbook and his presentation was a great look into his art and his influences. Todd was also thrilled to announce the establishment of the Herb Lockwood Prize which seeks to recognize a person of comparable creativity and influence in memory of his late brother Herb ’78. The prize aims to reward the pinnacle of arts leadership in his state of Vermont. For more information visit: www.herblockwoodprize.org.
William “Billy” Stewart was inducted into the Fullerton Wall of Recognition during Homecoming 2014.
1970 45th Reunion year Last spring Mark “Dill” Driscoll participated in the “Carry the Load National Relay.” The mission of this 2,000 mile relay is to “bring meaning to Memorial Day by honoring the sacrifices made by members of the military, law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families while serving our country and communities, especially those who have died or were wounded while carrying the load for their fellow Americans.” Dill left West Point, N.Y. on April 26, 2014 and walked 15 to 20 miles per day with a team walking the other hours of the day until they all arrived in Dallas on May 26, 2014. Dill and his wife Trustee Susan Driscoll were also in Lake Placid this winter celebrating the holidays with family. They are pictured here on campus last summer.
Tony Suarez writes, “The past year was one of travel for my wife Laurie and me, going to Molokai and the Big Island of Hawaii to see our daughter Lia last June, then in October going to Cayman Brac to celebrate our 40th anniversary. We just recently returned from our annual trip to Anegada in the BVI which is a truly unique island. Our son Tyler, Class of 2001 is revving up his traveling muscle car business Golden Era Motors (goldeneramotors.com) out
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of his home base in Jacksonville, Florida. Tyler brings his fleet of classic muscle cars around the country for people to experience the ride. I’m hoping to visit Northwood and Lake Placid this summer.”
downhill skiing. They believe the last time they saw each other was about 40 years ago at a NWS reunion in the mid-1970s. Tom mentioned that he still has the kayak he raced in while at Northwood!
1971 1971 & 1972 David “Augie” Augenblick sent along some photos from what is becoming a great tradition – skiing in Colorado with a variety of Northwood alums from the 70s and 80s. Pictured here are:
Chris Ely ’71, Johnny Woods ’71, Clarke Colon ’82, Laurie Colon ’80, Kenny Lubin ’71, Michael Buckley ’70, David Augenblick ’71, and Levi Colon, Class of 2027
Don Mellor was featured in an article about ice climbing in the winter issue of Adirondack Explorer magazine.
1972 Trustee Jeff Bartell helped the Advancement Office celebrate the Class of 2014 just before Commencement by offering a few words of wisdom and advice for the graduating class in the Bartell Legacy Pavilion. Chuck Bullard popped by the Northwood Tournament reception this winter and we were thrilled that he brought his mom, Marie Bullard along!
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Joe Lamb, member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team, kicked off the 20142015 academic year with the 108th Convocation address to students and faculty. Joe is a 1978 graduate of UVM, the owner of Lamb Lumber in Lake Placid, a member of the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) Board of Directors, and an active member of U.S. Skiing and the International Ski Federation (FIS). Joe remarked that when he first came to Northwood in 1969, students were required to wear coats and ties to classes. The following year, coats and ties were only required in the dining room and for special events. And in 1972, Northwood saw the formal addition of girls to the student roster, the same year Joe qualified to compete in the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan as one of the youngest ski jumping competitors in the history of the Olympic Games. Joe witnessed a lot of change at Northwood School in his time as a student and in the years since, but he has maintained his connection with the school and his friendships with classmates and faculty for nearly half a century. He encouraged students to discover their passion and make it happen, saying “If you can’t see it, you can’t accomplish it. So dream away.”
The son of the late Steve DeForge is currently a senior at Northwood School. Ed Page joined in the 2014 Homecoming activities in celebration of his 40th Reunion.
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Andrew Orringer writes, “I live in Burlington, Vermont with my wife and three year old daughter. I retired from the U.S. Secret Service several years ago, and now work as a government contractor. I still keep up with my friends from Lake Placid, and watched a Lake Placid Blue Bombers hockey game with Ray Damp ’76 and Jack Irvin ’76. Ray’s son Ryan is a star on the high school hockey team. I always enjoy running into Northwood alumni and recently saw Reed Miller ’72 and Mark Driscoll ’70 walking around the lake. PS: my daughter Lucy will be in the Northwood Class of 2030!” Chip Wallace visited the Northwood campus last July. Chip, who resides in Durango, Colorado spends some time in Lake George during the summer months, and he drove up the Northway to visit campus and introduce his son to Northwood.
Reed Miller and his wife Trustee Karen Miller happened to run into Northwood Trustee Keith Bergelt and his wife Edleen while in Paris last year. They write: “You just never know where you will bump into Northwood grads, parents and trustees!”
Tom Woodman was elected Chair of the Northwood Board of Trustees, and headed up the search committee for Northwood’s 11th Head of School, Michael Maher.
Augie, Laurie, Levi, Woody, Ely, Bernie Curry ’71. Mike Hill ’71 and Tom Rider ’72 have been trying to get together for several years. Mike writes from his home in Newport, “Well, the old NWS canoe team finally had lunch in Newport, R.I. last year. Tom was down to help plan his daughter’s wedding in Newport next summer. Tom also visited his son Mike who found him a house to buy last year.” The two hope to get together in New Hampshire to go
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Perry Babcock caught up with Don Slingerland in his new home state of South Carolina last May.
Steve Wilson helped out last spring with a group of students and teachers on an overnight camping trip to the lean-tos on Moose Island in Lake Placid.
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1976 Chris Nilan was spotted on campus while in town for the ECAC Hockey Tournament this past March.
Rex Bellomy flew in from Texas for the Hockey Scholarship Fund golf outing last June.
1980 35th Reunion year Colonel Clifford “Skip” Day recently retired from the United States Air Force Special Operations Command after a 30 year active duty military career. Skip and his family are currently living in Navarre Beach, Florida and are looking forward to the next chapter in their lives.
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Macke Bentley caught up with Chris “Gump” Whiteside last summer when Macke’s son was participating in a hockey camp in Amherst, N.Y.
Lisette Kelly Dailey visited campus for a tour with her husband and their sons from their home in the Chicago area. The Daileys make it back to Lake Placid a few times each year.
Alumni Council president Mike Butler has been working hard for Northwood to encourage attendance at events and increase alumni participation in the Annual Fund. Tim Collins joined us in Lake Placid last June for the Hockey Scholarship Fund golf outing.
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Jim Armstrong was in Lake Placid for his daughter’s LAX camp last August and he caught up with Reno in the halls.
John Hinrichsen has moved back to Lake Placid and led an inspiring talk during faculty orientation to kick-off the 2014-2015 academic year.
Scott Drevitch hosts hockey camps in Massachusetts, website http:// www.play-pro.com, and brought his team to play in the 2015 Northwood Invitational. Tony Granato is now assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings.
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Once again, the Class of 1977 had a strong showing at the Hockey Scholarship Fund golf outing in Lake Placid last June. Teammates Jay Driscoll, Bobby Jones, Mark Morris, Shawn Smith and Mark Switaj joined former coach Brian Mason. They are pictured here beside the fire in the Bartell Pavillion telling some great stories!
Michael Adams visited campus with his son before heading off to work in Kazakhstan for the next three years.
Former trustee Eleanor Powell and her husband Jay were in Lake Placid last summer. Eleanor is Executive Director, Investor Relations at Estée Lauder Companies and the pair are avid travelers.
Kari Fraser was inducted to the Fullerton Wall of Recognition during Homecoming 2014.
Former trustee Jim Sutow is Program Director for the Valley Forge Minutemen Ice Hockey program, and Head Coach for the U16 National Team. His team participated in the Northwood Invitational Hockey Tournament again this past January, and they won the Olympic Conference division. During the weekend, Jim brought the team over for a tour of Northwood, and posed for a quick photo outside the auditorium.
Jim Pickens participated in the Pond Hockey tournament in January and gifted his 1980 Northwood Hockey jacket to the school archives. He is pictured here in the living room.
Sue Basta Stanley lives in Bar Harbor, Maine and, despite the distance, has been seen on campus quite often as of late since her daughter Olivia is currently a Northwood freshman. Olivia tends to be a frequent visitor to the Advancement Office where she can check out her mom’s old yearbooks! Sue recently joined the Alumni Council.
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Mark Morris is now Assistant Coach of the Florida Panthers.
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1979 Art Lussi was inducted into the Fullerton Wall of Recognition last fall during Homecoming 2014.
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Matt Hendison writes, “Still working for My Gym Children’s Fitness Center as CMO, overseeing strategic marketing and entertainment ventures for our franchise company which now
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has over 325 locations worldwide! In June, my fiancé Trish Hart and I will be getting married in the Boston area where we live full time along with our two teenagers (Cailey and Noel), two dogs, our cat and fish! My best to the entire NWS family!”
1987 Katrina Lussi Kroes’ daughter is a freshman at Northwood. Katrina and her husband Rich hosted an informal hockey gathering on their frozen pond for some of the girls’ hockey team this winter.
Cousins Rebecca Brooks Wolford and Moe Brooks Herr ’95 visited campus where they toured the new classroom buildings last July before the skies opened up with an Adirondack downpour and everyone hustled into the gym.
1992 Andreas Montero visited campus with his wife Marta while visiting the U.S. - took a tour with Tom Broderick, saw Don Mellor, Steve Reed, Annie Edwards and the Weavers. They reside in Barcelona, Spain, where Andreas is a realtor. They hope to send their kids to Northwood someday!
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1986 Curt Krolak visited campus last May with his son Jack and caught up with his former coach Tom Fleming – who, in true Coach Fleming style, managed to rattle off a bunch of statistics for the 1986 season.
Cali Brooks was honored with the Northwood School Community Service Award during her 25th reunion weekend at Homecoming 2014 for her work in the greater Adirondack community. Cali is Executive Director of the Adirondack Foundation, “a community foundation serving the Adirondack region of northeastern New York. Adirondack Foundation inspires donors, builds partnerships and mobilizes resources to support the needs of communities, nonprofits and individuals.”
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Matt Spiegel and his wife Amy brought their daughter Lily and son Jack to campus during Homecoming 2014 to tour their dad’s alma mater!
Bill Greene toured campus with his wife and son, Billy last July.
Jason Nascone was in town from Maryland with his son for a hockey tournament.
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Alicia Wullschleger Pagel writes, “Here is a photo of myself and fellow graduate Bob Bourgault. We are friends on Facebook and I saw that he posted a picture from Nantucket. He and his family also spend several weeks up there and we were able to get together quickly as we only overlapped a few days.”
Chris Therien’s family dropped by the school in March and got to catch up with Tom Fleming, Steve Reed, John Spear ’88 and the Advancement Office.
1993 Shane Gilbert Neal with his wife Wendy, son Logan and daughters Lucy and Violet checked out the school last October. He writes, “It was so nice to see the many fantastic changes on campus, and somehow the atmosphere was the same as the day I left 21+ years ago. As I have told everyone I know that there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of Northwood and my experiences there.”
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Bradley Preston stopped by at the end of summer and caught up with Tom Broderick.
Steve Torpey’s parents Bill and Donna from Rochester, N.Y. came by to see all the campus updates for themselves. In the Northwood living room they ran into Steve Reed and Tim Weaver. While taking a tour of the new classroom buildings, they chatted with Don Mellor in his new classroom. Don pulled a reference book off his shelf which had actually belonged to Steve while he was a student here (and had the Torpey name written on it)!
Joseph Zona sends this news: “My wife and I welcomed twin boys Joseph John Zona IV and Jack Morgan Zona into the world on January 12, 2015.”
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1999 Brook Erenstone married Taylor Phillips in October 2014 at the Mountain House in Keene, New York with Tyler Eaton ’00 officiating. After a honeymoon rafting down the Grand Canyon, the couple returned to their home in Jackson, Wyoming where Brook works for the State of Wyoming as a rehabilitation teacher for the visually impaired and Taylor owns a guide service in Jackson Hole called Ecotour Adventures.
2000 15th Reunion year Paul and Lorri Sheck, parents of Jonathan Sheck stopped in at the end of the summer while on a visit from Rochester.
2001 Elvis Tominovic and his fiancée Susana were on campus last October where they ran into Steve Reed.
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Jack Bullard hosted members of the Alumni Council, Josh Spiegel ’92 and Nick Vaugh ’06 along with Perry Babcock last August at the Glens Falls Country Club.
Classmates Sean Nolan and Bobby Marwaha, along with Trustee Rudy Reinhart ’98 co-hosted Northwood’s tremendous NYC alumni reception last November. Sean has also recently joined the Northwood School Board of Trustees. Sean is pictured here with Reed Miller ’72.
Ian Fazzi visited campus last spring.
1998 1994 Pamela Koch Felsner wed Tobias Koch in the Bavarian Alps in September 2014.
Scott Benty was back on campus for the first time in 15 years just before Christmas. Dan Cotuno has recently joined the Northwood School Board of Trustees.
Mattias Frenzel writes, “All the best from the German Pond Hockey Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Home of the 1936 Winter Olympics). Supporting Northwood hockey, former Northwood students Martin Hyun and myself put a team together (Hockey is Diversity) to play against 50 other teams. Martin Hyun now lives in South Korea, where he is the technical coordinator in hockey for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in 2018.”
C.J. Rudy was on campus last August where he met up with Tom Broderick to get advice on joining the independent school world.
Sandy Schmeil visited campus just before the school year started and toured the school with Tom Broderick. Sandy also attended the Northwood gathering in NYC.
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2003 Samantha Smith Calcagni and husband Charles Calcagni welcomed their first baby, Eloise May Calcagni on December 24, 2014.
Eli Schwartzberg and his wife Emily McGuire Schwartzberg ’03 joined the Advancement Office for a pizza party in honor of the Class of 2014 just before Commencement last May. Eli spoke with the class about Northwood connections and the role they have played in his life. Pete Ticconi was on campus just before Thanksgiving and joined Perry Babcock for a tour.
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Mike Rempel pictured here with Marc Bianchi ’02 joined several decades of alums at a reception in NYC last fall.
Northwood faculty member, Jamie Welsh married Gracey Frenette on June 21, 2014. Gracey is currently in her third year at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University and splits her time between Ithaca and Lake Placid. When together, the couple lives happily with their three German Shorthair Pointers, Paisley, Hank, and Flicker. Numerous Northwood alumni were in attendance and are pictured with the bride and groom in a photo on page 17.
2004 Whit Bissell writes, “In November we welcomed identical twin girls, Annie and Madison. We could not be happier. We are currently living and working in Lake Placid. I am working in real estate sales and my wife Lindsey is a dental hygienist.”
Lou DiMasi was inducted into the Norwich University Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2014 last year. Norwich publications state, “DiMasi is one of the best defensemen to the wear the Maroon and Gold sweater in the century-plus history of Norwich men’s hockey. He was a two-time American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) First Team AllAmerican as a junior and senior, while also serving as an assistant captain in both of those seasons. He played an integral role on the 2002-03 team that was inducted into the Norwich Athletic Hall of Fame last year after winning the program’s second national championship. DiMasi scored 21 goals and dished out 59 assists for 80 points in 115 career games played.”
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Dannell Malloy was on campus this February with his father, Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy, and his brother Sam ’10.
Mike Palladino proposed to Paige Pascarelli at Christopher Columbus Park in Boston in February in the presence of their dog Hugo. They celebrated the engagement with friends and family in NYC and are eagerly anticipating their fall 2016 wedding.
Northwood alumni in attendance included: Ashley Eickholt Olivine ’04 (matron of honor), Anielka Drabinski ’05, Erica Shapey ’07, Joel Bergstrom ’09, and Rodger Huiatt ’84 in addition to proud Northwood faculty parents Tom and Karen Fleming. The couple met in the summer of 2009 while working for CAN/AM Hockey Camp at Northwood. Kelly and Charles currently live in Bonita Springs, Fla.
Martha O’Leary has joined the Alumni Council though she jokes that she is still on probation and serving eternal dish room duty.
2005 10th Reunion year Taylor Drury writes, “In July, Alison McKenzie and I were fortunate enough to celebrate the wedding of our dreams in Lake Anne, QC surrounded by a fantastic group of friends and family, especially this group of Northwood alums.” Pictured here (back row): Andrew Simmons ’05, Kevin Drury ’06, Stephen Fiorella ’05, Ian Simmons ’05, Brad Harden ’05, (front row) Charlie Kidd ’08, Taylor Drury ’05 (groom), Alison McKenzie (bride), and Baye Drury ’08.
Ashley LaCavalla and Allan Rego are engaged! They met at their Boston College ski camp back in 2007. Both Ashley and Allan lived in Lake Placid after they graduated from BC and now reside in NYC. They plan to wed in Lake Placid this coming summer.
2006 Steph Moberg was named Head Coach for women’s hockey at Castleton State last fall. Castleton Associate Dean for Athletics and Recreation Deanna Tyson said, “We’re thrilled to hire someone with such an impressive background,” said Tyson. “Steph excelled as a player at one of the top hockey programs in the country and has excelled in her time as an assistant coach at both Colby and Connecticut College.” Last April, Nicholas Vaugh returned to campus as part of the ongoing Northwood Speaker Series. In 2008, Nick made national headlines when he became the youngest person in the State of New York to be elected to office while he was a student at Clarkson University. Since that time, he has held various roles in local, state, and federal political campaigns from campaign manager to local government affairs and policy advisor. Joseph Silewicz met up with Justin Blais ’07 in Atlanta.
2007 Kelly Fleming wed Charles Stanisce on June 28, 2014 at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid, N.Y. A reception followed at High Peaks Resort.
Former Northwood Faculty member Mike Payne sent us this update, “Peter Harvey ’07 and I rode 100 miles in the Elephant Rock Cycling Festival in Castle Rock, Colorado. We were a part of the USA Hockey Cycling Team to raise money for disabled hockey through this ride. Peter sponsored my ride with a generous donation and then decided to ride with our team just days before the event. You may remember Peter’s hard hitting and heavy shot on the ice during his Northwood days; he is just as powerful on the bike today!”
Garrett Rosenbaum visited campus last May. In October, he started working with Dril-Quip, Inc. in Houston, Texas as a Sales Coordinator. DrilQuip is an oilfield service company with emphasis on subsea and system solutions. They design, manufacture, sell and service offshore drilling and production equipment for use in deep water, harsh environment and severe service applications. Before DrilQuip he worked for Environmental Resources Management (ERM) as an Environmental Consultant Field Technician in Houston, Texas. He recently got a new puppy Mix Lab named Bonnie. Corbin Rosmarin was spotted in Lake Placid last summer when he ran into Ms. Fagan in town!
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Last spring, Seamus McKillop dropped by campus for a tour. Seamus currently works for a nonprofit in NYC.
Jane Moss Morley and husband Jake Morley welcomed baby Finn Morley and they dropped by Homecoming 2014 to introduce him to Northwood. We were excited to see the Morleys again in January for the Pond Hockey Tournament. Sam Selkirk visited Lake Placid from Park City where she now resides.
in London for next year from Mace, the construction company that built The Shard. While on break last December, Ben travelled up to Lake Placid for several days with his mom, writer Malerie Yolen-Cohen and got the chance to ice-climb with his mentor Don Mellor ’71. They are pictured here before heading out for their climb.
Beatrice Schachenmayr is working as an intern for Aperature Magazine in New York City as part of their Stevan A. Baron Work Scholar Program. Mac Stratford has returned to Northwood as an Admissions Assistant and Junior Hockey Assistant Coach.
Kelley Steadman is currently the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team volunteer assistant coach. She is pictured here with former faculty member Erl Hardy when she was in the Southwest last year.
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Kelsey Redden is currently in graduate school, earning her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University.
The Class of 2009 had a great showing at Homecoming 2014.
Katie Haggerty has returned to Northwood in the role of alpine ski coach.
In October 2014, Lizzie Edwards received an award from the Boston Athletic Association for the 2014 Distance Medley. She took first place in her age group with a total net time of 2:26:03.
It was great to see Daram Kim in NYC! Justin Norton graduated last spring from Queen’s University with a BSC in Math and Economics. An avid sailor, Justin was called up from the Ontario Team to the Canadian National Laser Development Team. In between regattas he traveled back to campus and got the chance to ice climb with Don Mellor.
2009 Alumni Council member Joel Bergstrom has not missed a pond hockey tournament since graduation, though with his move back to Maine just prior to this year’s tournament in January, it was a close one!
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Hanna-Lisa Brady writes: “Timothy Starr and I got engaged on New Year’s Eve and plan to marry in the fall of 2016 in New York City.”
Blake Bolden’s team, the Boston Blades, won the Clarkson Cup in early March. Alex Chiasson was inducted into the Fullerton Wall of Recognition during Homecoming 2014. Alex currently plays for the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators. Garrett Rosenbaum ’07
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Ben Cohen graduated from Lehigh University with a BS in Civil Engineering and BA in Architecture. Currently in Loughborough, England studying for his MSc in Project Construction Management, he is playing the role of construction manager, leading a team of students at Stanford University in a global AEC competition (architecture, engineering, construction). Ben just accepted a job as “Graduate Project Management Consultant”
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Alumni Council member Kathyrn Pawlak will be attending the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (Class of 2019) as a candidate for their DDS program starting in August. She is pictured here as she studied for her dental exams for a few hours last summer in the Northwood lecture hall.
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Marc-Antione Carrier visited the Adirondacks to go hiking last spring with some friends from Canada. While in the area, he was able to catch up with many of his Northwood teachers. Leigh Anne Connors gives us this update: “I graduated from Plymouth State University in May of 2014 with a degree in mathematics and currently work at Holderness School in New Hampshire. I teach geometry and economics and also coach alpine skiing and JV lacrosse.
Matt Deatherage visited campus this winter and toured campus with Josh LeRoy and Steve Reed.
2013 Jimmy Connors has been seen on campus this year.
Nicole Grosser was spotted on campus last fall. Patrick Hermans had some Northwood fans in attendance for some of his games this winter at Plattsburgh State including Maci Hoskins ’15, Nicole Mensi ’15 and Yosef Spear pictured here.
Kyle Harrison ’11 and John Regnart ’12 were spotted in the living room last June where they caught up with their former English teacher Harper Hornaday.
Recent Boston College graduate Sam Malloy was on campus last January while his family was visiting Lake Placid, and he participated in the annual Pond Hockey Tournament on Mirror Lake.
Tommy Evangelista was spotted on campus just before this year’s Pink the Pond fundraiser.
2011 Shannon Aldridge writes, “I recently enrolled in the divemaster program within the Academic Diving Program I have been involved in for the past year at Nova Southeastern University. By graduation in early May, I will officially be a PADI Divemaster. Being a Divemaster will allow me to continue my training to become an instructor if I choose to do so, but I can also get a job on a boat/at a dive shop with a Divemaster certification, and can also instruct specific classes. Moving to Florida to study Marine Biology was one of the best decisions of my life, and I have fallen in love with the ocean and scuba diving. Eventually I would like to spend a year working as a Divemaster somewhere amazing, such as Australia. The picture I have attached is of myself and one of my best friends down here in Florida, on one of our favorite dive charters, The American Dream. I hope all is well!”
During her break from Neumann University, Casey Kilduff got the chance to chat with her former coach Andrea Kilbourne-Hill ’98 in the living room.
2012 Alpine skier Danny Blake, while racing for Plymouth State at Whiteface this February, took some time to stop by the school where he visited with Mr. Mellor ’71, Mr. Eaton ’00 and Ms. Ashe.
Kalen Griffin, (Saint Lawrence University) and Katie Liebowitz, (Brown University) manage to meet up from time-to-time no matter which continent they are on. Whether skiing for their respective universities or studying abroad last semester (Kalen in Australia and Katie in New Zealand), these two Northwood buddies always make the effort to get together. Katie worked for NYSEF this winter in between semesters.
Hannah Feinberg is a sophomore at UVM, and coached with NYSEF this winter. She contributes to a blog for zgirls.com, a website that provides a “powerhouse of programs, people, and resources dedicated to empowering girls in sports.” Hannah has made plans to intern with the US Ski team dietician in Utah this summer.
Serena Mendola dropped by for a visit last year. Alex Morin played golf with Steve Reed last spring and also stopped by campus on his way home to Canada for the holidays. Desmond Ou, a sophomore at Syracuse, was on campus to visit his brother Simon, who is a freshman here at Northwood. Gaby Pilson, a sophomore at Hamilton College, was in Lake Placid this winter and had lunch with teachers including Don Mellor with whom she shared some of her recent climbing adventures. She wrote a nice note to Don recently: “Thanks for everything you’ve taught me and for dealing with my constant stream of climbing-related questions for two years while I was at Northwood!”
We saw JP Langlois, Brennan Butler, and Will White in the dining hall last year.
Yuhao Chen, on break from Purdue University, came back for a visit last spring.
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2014 Many of our most recent graduates were on campus throughout the fall and winter, including Nicki Clover, Luke Daniels, Matt Edwards, Shannon Haggerty, Adi Ignatuk, Taylor Jubitz, Cassie Kent, Shannan Keysor, Jake Middleton, Maggie Miller, Connor Russell, Nick Szczesniuk, Bradley Stone, Josef (Pepa) Suska, and Emma Zdgiebloski. It was great to see you all (and hope we didn’t miss listing anyone here)– keep coming back to your school! Johnny Kyte and his brother Thomas played for Team Canada in the 18th Winter Deaflympics held in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, March 28 April 5, 2015. Two of their uncles won Gold with the Canadian National Deaf Team in 1989 and 1999. Eva Marquez represented Team Spain last summer in the FIRS Inline Hockey World Junior Women’s Championship. Spain took home the Gold!
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In Memoriam Dr. David Wyatt Aiken class of 1941 Dr. David Wyatt Aiken passed away on December 20, 2014, at the age of 90. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, June Roepe Aiken; four sons, two daughters, sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. David retired as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force and remained a member of many military organizations. He was also active in many civic and social organizations.
Warren Bebb class of 1952 Warren Bebb, loving husband of Nancy, passed away on May 24, 2014. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., he was the son of the late Leslie and Emma Beck Bebb. Warren was employed with Mohawk Carpet and was a former owner of Ticket To Travel. He was a graduate of Northwood School and Babson College. Warren was an active Mason and a member of the Mohawk Valley Glee Club and SPCA while in N.Y. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church where he was a Past Elder.
William John “Jack” Benjamin, Jr. class of 1957 William John “Jack” Benjamin, Jr., 75, of Mahopac, N.Y. passed away on April 27, 2014. Jack was born on April 10, 1939 to William John and Ruth (Anderson) Benjamin in Potsdam, N.Y. Jack was a college graduate and received his Masters from the University of Alabama. Before his retirement, he was a Labor Relations Specialist for the NYS United Teachers in Elmsford, N.Y. He is survived by his devoted wife, Anna Lee “Annie”, his five loving children, his brother, two sisters and five grandchildren.
Charles K. Brown III class of 1934 Charles K. Brown III died peacefully in his apartment at Sunnybrook Village in Brunswick, Maine on July 2, 2014 at the age of 97. He was able to enjoy the presence of friends and family members to the end. Charley was born in Deposit, N.Y. where his father ran the town pharmacy. The only son of an only son, he enjoyed the love and support of both a remarkable mother and also of three sisters and seven aunts. When he wasn’t working in the pharmacy, he could hitch rides on the horse drawn milk delivery wagon and on ice floes on the Delaware River. Upon graduating from Northwood School, Charley attended Hamilton College, where he majored in mathematics and chemistry, was steward of his fraternity, and was a founder and captain of the ski team.
David Campbell Burnham and Anne Webb Burnham Anne Webb Burnham and David Campbell Burnham, married for nearly 62 years, died hours apart in June 2014 of unrelated, natural causes. They were residents of Rehoboth, Mass., a suburb of Providence, R.I., and of Fishers Island, N.Y. Aside from Dave’s years in the Marine Corps, Dave and Anne were teachers and school administrators their entire working careers and beyond. His fields were English and religion, hers mathematics. After Northfield Mount Hermon, they served Loomis-Chaffee School and Miss Porter’s School in the Hartford area, and later Moses Brown School and Lincoln School in Providence, where Dave served the former as Headmaster for sixteen years. Although they formally retired in 1994, Dave subsequently taught English in Japan and served as the interim Headmaster at Northwood School during the 1996-1997 school year.
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Dave and his friends formed the Paul Cuffee School, a maritimethemed charter school in Providence named for a prominent merchant sailor of color from the late 18th century. Dave served as the initial Chairman of its Board of Trustees, and remained very much an active trustee until his death, visiting the school on a neardaily basis to provide assistance and encouragement to students, teachers, staff and administrators alike. The school has grown one grade per year since it first opened its doors and graduated its first class in June 2014. Neither Dave nor Anne slowed down in retirement, each led many local non-profit organizations until death. They were particularly active in the Community Church of Providence, where Dave taught adult Sunday School and occasionally guest preached, where Anne was treasurer, and where each took a turn (or two) as Church moderator. Providence media has referred to Dave and Anne as “distinguished,” “prominent,” “legendary” and “esteemed” members of that city’s educational community. A Moses Brown trustee and long-time friend maintains that, as Headmaster, Dave almost single-handedly saved the school from likely financial and educational bankruptcy. Dave, though, never accepted praise for himself without giving equal or greater credit to Anne.
Nicholas Hare class of 1930 Nicholas Stallworth Hare, Sr., of Monroeville, Ala. died Monday, January 6, 2014, at his residence. Nick was born on October 11, 1911 to Judge Francis and Mrs. Mary Stallworth Hare. His education included Northwood School, an Undergraduate at Auburn and the Law School of University of Alabama. He was a local attorney for many years and a member of The First United Methodist Church of Monroeville. Nick was member of the Kappa Alpha Social Fraternity. He opened law offices in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile and Monroeville, Ala. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and was stationed at Wright-Patterson Field in Dayton, Ohio. Nick was appointed to the State of Alabama Attorney General office as Chief Trial Attorney and served as In-House Council for the Alabama State Docks in Mobile during the Directorship of Earl McGowin. Nick was a scientist as much as an attorney; he was an inventor and held many patents. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Chamber of Commerce.
Kevin S. Kearns class of 1985 Kevin Scott Kearns, 49, died peacefully at his home on February 18, 2015. Born in Troy, he was the son of Garry J. and Jo Ann Farina Kearns of Brunswick. He attended School 18, graduated from Northwood School in Lake Placid, NY, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus in Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology. Upon his graduation, Kevin lived in New York City and worked with several world renowned photographers; Richard Avedon, Duane Michaels, and Annie Leibovitz, to name a few. His passion for the arts led him to painting and his expressive paintings were on display at his gallery. He was looking forward to moving into his new Studio located in the Quakenbush building in the heart of historic downtown Troy on April 1st, 2015. Kevin was employed as a Assistant Director of Development for the American Housing Foundation, Inc. in Troy for 15 years. Kevin was an incredibly generous individual. He adored his family and was a devoted and loving son, brother and uncle. He loved to play hockey, ski, golf and was very close to achieving his lifetime goal of obtaining his pilot’s license.
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Mark Kindig class of 1969 Mark Griswold Kindig passed away suddenly on November 17, 2014, the day after his 64th birthday in Punta Gorda, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Kindig, his daughter, Karen and husband Jason Light, his son, Eric and wife Amanda Kindig. He is also survived by his brother, Dean (Pam) Kindig, brother Glenn (Lisa) Kindig, sister Carol (Tom) Urbanic, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Formerly a Pittsford/ Fairport, N.Y. resident, Mark majored in Finance at St. John Fisher College, received his MBA from RIT and followed a career path from Touche-Ross, Lincoln First Bank, and Wegmans. Mark was the founding president of the Association for Financial Professionals of Western N.Y. In 1999, Mark launched his own online business, m2Methods.net, LLC. He enjoyed skiing, boating, vacationing on Conesus, Canandaigua, and Indian Lake, and golf at Country Club of Rochester.
Edgar Stevenson class of 1968 E.J. Stevenson of Titusville, Pa. passed away January 22, 2015 in Erie, surrounded by his family. Born on January 7, 1947, in Pittsburgh, E.J. was the oldest child of the late William and Martha Fleming Stevenson. He attended Cornell University where he earned his B.A. in government. Beginning in 1973, E.J. worked as a journalist, and was the national news and sports editor at The Titusville Herald. He retired in 1988. E. J. served on multiple boards and was a member of St. Titus Church. An avid golfer, E.J. belonged to the Union City Golf Club and the former Titusville Country Club. In 1988, E.J. became the Titusville Country Club’s Handicap Division Champion, and was the Member-Member Tournament Champion in 1978 and 1986.
Roland ‘Bob’ Urfirer Roland “Bob” Urfirer passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, as a result of natural causes. Bob was 93 years old. Bob was born in Torrington, Conn. on April 19, 1921, and moved to Lake Placid when he was six months old. He was the only child of the late Isadore and Bessie Urfirer. Bob attended Lake Placid Central School from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated as the valedictorian of his class in 1938. He went on to Harvard College where he graduated cum laude, with a degree in Government in 1942. Bob joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 as an Ensign during World War II, and rose through the ranks to become a Lieutenant Senior Grade. During his years in the Navy, he participated in the landings at Iwo Jima, the Battle of Okinawa and mainland Japan shortly after the second Atomic Bomb was dropped. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946. After serving in the Navy, Bob returned to Cambridge, Mass. and enrolled in Harvard Law School. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1949 and for a short period of time worked at a law firm in Poughkeepsie, before returning home to practice law in Lake Placid. It was in Lake Placid that he met and courted the late Helene Block and on June 2, 1955 they were married. Bob and Helene had two children: Michael Urfirer and the late Steven Urfirer. Bob was very involved in the local community. He gave his time and intellect to make Lake Placid a better place to live and a great year round destination to visit. He was a member of the board of
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directors or the board of trustees of: Placid Memorial Hospital (President), Village of Lake Placid, Northwood School, North Country School and Camp Treetops, Lake Placid Horse Show Association, Bank of Lake Placid, Key Bank of Central New York, Key Trust Company, Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce, Lake Placid Sinfonietta, and the Lake Placid Synagogue (President). In addition, he served as attorney for the Village of Lake Placid and the Lake Placid School Board. Bob served Northwood School in many capacities over a forty-year span. His professional acumen and wisdom guided the school through turbulent times. He was a Republican State Committeeman, a member of the American Legion and a 32nd Degree Mason. He received the honor of being a torchbearer by carrying the Olympic torch to the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics opening ceremonies stadium as part of the worldwide Salt Lake 2002 Olympics torch relay and was presented with the “Key to the Olympic Village” for his 90th birthday in 2011.
Lewis W. Whipple class of 1956 Lewis Whipple of Clearwater, Fla. passed away on February 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Barbara and their blended family. After graduating from Northwood, Lew served in the National Guard.
Warren Witherell Warren Witherell passed peacefully near Middlebury on May 26, 2014, surrounded by family, friends, poetry readings and lilacs. He was 79 years old. Warren is survived by his two daughters, Dr. Holly Mata and Dr. Heidi Witherell; sisters, Wendy Hill and Fayette Witherell; and brother, Charles. Warren is also survived by a large extended family and a worldwide group of friends, athletes, educators and students, including many Northwood alumni. Warren was one of the most dynamic figures in alpine ski racing during the last three decades of the 20th century. He was the founder of the ski academy movement that vastly improved the athletic and academic opportunities for America’s developing ski racers. A former world champion in water skiing he used his experiences there to develop his approach to coaching on snow. He was one of the first to observe and be a proponent of the carved turn and as a high school coach at Northwood School produced racers who were a force in New York State. In 1970 he founded Burke Mountain Academy and remained its headmaster until 1984. Prior to this the training of young ski racers was largely a weekend endeavor. The success of Burke Mountain influenced the development of ski academies all over the United States. Warren also wrote two books, How Racers Ski and The Athletic Skier and was a member of both the snow and water skiing halls of fame. The Northwood community also learned of the passing of:
John Heywood class of 1954 Carleton Lamica class of 1980 Pamela Dorothy Montana class of 1987 At press time we were also saddened to hear of the passing of Edward Nutter, Class of 1965. His obituary will be available in the next issue of Reflections.
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The World Link Classroom: Connecting Northwood to our Community and the World by Laura Finnerty Paul
As year one of the World Link Classroom draws to a close, we look
felt comfortable.” Artem Efimov-Barakov ’15 (Russia) added that,
back on all of the ways this innovative new space has been utilized.
“It also helped that we didn’t have to leave at 6:30 a.m. and drive
While this sophisticated language lab is home to Northwood’s
two hours to take this four-hour test!”
ESL program, the space, with its two custom-designed Harknessstyle tables with 20 flip top stations for computer work, has been
The World Link Classroom space will also be used to host events
used in a variety of ways to serve Northwood students and our
designed to form a community of ESL professionals in the Adirondacks.
local community.
In March, Northwood hosted a TOEFL Propell® seminar for Englishlanguage teachers with Marian Crandall, Associate Director in the
As an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) testing
Global Education Division of Educational Testing Service (ETS), the
site, Northwood has administered four tests open to internal and
creators of TOEFL. This interactive workshop offers instructional
external candidates in the World Link space. The TOEFL exam is
techniques and strategies using an integrated-skills approach to
critical to the college admissions process for international students
teaching English-language learners the productive skills of speaking
from non-English speaking countries. “When I finished the exam,
and writing. “The goal is to create a community of professionals who
I felt confident that I had done well,” said Northwood student,
can meet several times a year to share best practices in an effort to
Yuki Irie ’15 (Japan). “In my ESL class, we prepared for the exam
help our international students achieve success,” said Laura Finnerty
in the World Link Classroom, so when it came time to take it, I
Paul, director of international students at Northwood.
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they hear through streams on the website. In addition, the website provides written scripts of the conversations so that students can read along as they listen. Having a personal setting to work in like the World Link Classroom is helpful in facilitating these on-line exercises so that each student can work at his/her own pace and replay parts of the dialogues in order to complete the exercises. Academic Director Jill Walker supports these initiatives, and believes that, “The possibilities for enhancing how we teach
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