2016 Spring Review by Lake Forest Academy

Review Midwestern Heart. Global Mind. The Magazine of Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hall

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6 REVIEW SPRING 2016 HEAD OF SCHOOL John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 DEAN OF COMMUNICATIONS Cathy Morrison DEAN OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS Susan Hoagland PHOTOGRAPHY Ruth Keyso Grace Kim Cathy Morrison Pfoertner Photography Steve Ryder P’15, ’17 Scott Wallem DESIGN Sarah Stec PRINTING John S. Swift Co., Inc.

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14 CONTRIBUTORS Susan Hoagland Kathleen Kennedy ’11 Ruth Keyso Grace Kim Sheila Moller P’07 Christine Ryder P’15, ’17 Garry Sloan John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 EDITORIAL OFFICE (847) 615-3284 cmorrison@lfanet.org Admission Office (847) 615-3267 info@lfanet.org Alumni Office (847) 615-3268 rkeyso@lfanet.org

The Review is published three times a year by Lake Forest Academy, 1500 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Telephone (847) 615-3210. Fax (847) 615-4840. Third class postage paid at Lake Forest, Illinois. POSTMASTER: please send change of address notices to Alumni Office, Lake Forest Academy, 1500 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-1047. All the words and photos contained herein were written or taken by the editor, unless otherwise noted. Opinions express in the Review are those of the authors. No material may be legally reproduced without the written consent of the editor and Lake Forest Academy. ©2016, Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest, Illinois. All rights reserved. Lake Forest Academy supports and adheres to a long-standing policy of admitting students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

28 Above: Jim Stuart ’59 and Matt Nink. One school that became involved in GYLI in 2003 was University School of Milwaukee, where Matt Nink served as dean of students. During that program, Matt and Jim struck up a powerful friendship and professional mentoring that continues today, paving the way for the current LFA-GYLI partnership. Photo: George Pfoertner. Front Cover: LFA students and faculty affiliated with the Global Youth Leadership Initiative gather with Life Trustee Jim Stuart ’59 to celebrate the Stuart Center for Global Leadership, which will be located in the Student Union, currently under construction, and scheduled to open in August 2016. L–R: Anna Markey ’18; Sandra Shaw ’17; Eli Kuli ’17; Krishna Nair ’18; Dieter Villegas ’18; John Strudwick, Head of School, P’13, ’15, ’18; Lusanda Mayikana P’14, Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs; Paul Makovec, Math Faculty; Maggie Boomgaarden, Language Faculty; Mackenzie Wilkin ’18, Ashley Kolovitz, Assistant Director of Academic Technology and Stuart Center for Global Leadership; Matt Nink, Executive Director Global Leadership Institute, Stuart Center for Global Leadership; Erin Snoddy ’17. Photo: George Pfoertner.

Table of contents Departments Letter from the Head of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ringing the Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 4 Ferry Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 32 LFA Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 LFA Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 43 From the Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 52

Features LFA on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Stuart Center for Global Leadership to Open at LFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Correspondence A number of you helped us ID the autograph seekers in the previous issue’s “From the Archives” feature “Da Bears”. With Richard Dent #95, the woman whose face we can see is Renee Blahuta ’87. With Walter Payton, in the back over Walter’s right shoulder: Todd Altounian ’86, Jorgette Dracos ’86, and former Chair of Board of Trustees, Jeff Keller ’87! With William “The Refrigerator” Perry, another Board member—Patrick Carroll ’87! —George Plamondon ’87

Photos courtesy Sean Bryan ’89

I tell that story to friends all the time! I was out there that day, and have attached a couple more pictures that I found in my stuff. I recall that McMahon was injured around that time, and was only lightly throwing balls on the sidelines. A couple of students also got to help Walter Payton put on his pads for practice…it was an unforgettable event! Thanks for writing about it! —Shawn Noroozi ’88 I just read the piece about the Bears coming to LFA, and it was great to see. I remember that week very clearly, it was incredibly cool. I don’t think I am in any of the photos shown. But I was a skinny little freshman kid on the cross-country team, and running around after practice, they were all there, working out. For five days. The Fridge, Walter Payton, Richard Dent, I met a whole bunch of them. And they were surprisingly friendly to us LFA kids. I distinctly remember shaking Walter’s hand, and noticing that his forearm looked as big as a normal person’s thigh, it was crazy. They had actually (as I recall) already beaten Dallas badly on a Monday Night Football game, like 44-0 or something. And they were the team the whole country was talking about. They usually practiced nearby, at Lake Forest College fields. But we had a gate to keep the press out, who had become a distraction. So they came to our campus for a while. Thanks for posting, it took me back! —Sean Bryan ’89 The young man in the sport coat and tie in the left and center pictures is Mike Stone ’87. I believe that the Bear in the center picture is Walter Payton, aka “Sweetness”. —Hays Stone ’59, P’87 Very sweet, indeed, to hear from all of you!

Mission Lake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. J. Michael Schell ’65 CHAIR

Ms. Gloria W. Harper VICE CHAIR

Mr. Richard L. Zhao ’04 SECRETARY

Mr. Christopher E. Freeburg ’90 TREASURER

Mr. Zaid I.S. Abdul-Aleem ’90 Dr. Makola M. Abdullah ’86 Mr. Sam E. Adam, Jr. ’91 Mrs. Sylvia Barros ’90 Dr. Kenny Bozorgi Mr. Patrick J. Carroll II ’87 Mr. Charles T. Cooper ’96 Mr. J. Patrick Corsiglia Mr. Jim C. Cowart ’69 Dr. Rachel E. Goshgarian ’93 Mr. William J. Hayes Mr. Maurice L. Holmes ’83

Mrs. Michele Marsh Ihlanfeldt ’89 Mr. Ned Jessen Mr. Gregory K. Jones Mr. Erik S. Kimble ’85 Mr. Rumi Kuli ’93 Mr. Michael P. Leonard ’66 Mr. Ben Malek ’91 Mr. John S. Marlatt ’65 Ms. Katherine Gray Pollock ’70 Mrs. Judith Reid-Anderson Mrs. Marianne Silver Mr. Mark S. Simonian ’77

LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

John Strudwick moderated the 11th annual CNE, “Globalization and Corporate America”. More on p. 7 Photo: Cathy Morrison.

The current and on-going events in world politics make an awareness of global issues of paramount importance to a meaningful high school education. In this context, I am extremely proud of Lake Forest Academy’s approach to education, especially in how our strategic plan and mission prepare our students to be both inspired and responsible global citizens.

Good education is about empowering each student to explore the unknown, develop knowledge, and promote understanding.

We are educating our students in a time of particular global crises and distrust, and we need to counter the trend of isolationism and ignorance. Quality education involves looking outward from oneself and the known to examine, explore, and experience people, places, and events from afar and the unknown. In some ways, good education is about taking risks, and the role of a premier learning institution is to provide the stimulus and support for such experiences. I am delighted that through the generosity of Jim Stuart ’59, LFA is able to develop its own global leadership center, thereby creating opportunities for our students to experience and explore a true and authentic global education. Not only does LFA expose its students to the cultures and experiences of many through our internationally and racially diverse student population, but the new center will also provide personal learning experiences to our students as they navigate their journey through high school. Whether that journey includes GYLI, SYA, experiential learning, an exchange program, or multiple languages, students will be better able to understand the relevance of their own position within a global context and world events. LFA is always searching for the best ways to stimulate and excite its students in their learning and its faculty in their teaching, and a key to our success is to ensure that education is relevant to everyone and to what is occurring in the real world. Relevance and inclusion are essential concepts in developing an educational program, and they continue to be pivotal elements at LFA. As we examine and continue to develop our curriculum, it is apparent that an LFA education strives to be both inspiring and relevant. In English, students study literature in the context of its creation and experience how authors speak to them from prose and poetry. In history, students explore national histories in the context of a global paradigm, using primary documents to bring past world events to life. In science, students apply theoretical concepts to the real world through innovative and hands-on experiments. In languages, students interact daily with different cultures and, through such events as the International Fair, are given a passport to engage in their own personal journeys. In mathematics, students examine how patterns and analysis can be applied and utilised to generate an understanding of current issues. In the arts, students immerse themselves in the variety of self-expression that stems from different experiences, including their own. Good education is about empowering each student to explore the unknown, develop knowledge, and promote understanding. LFA emphasises these key skills as it prepares its young men and women to be thoughtful and creative citizens of the world. As we implement LFA’s strategic plan, it is exciting to witness an inclusive and global view being embraced within the school’s comprehensive learning experience. LFA is proud to be an institution that promotes cosmopolitanism and creates inspired global citizens.

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LFA Welcomes Planned/Major Gifts Officer From Colonial Williamsburg to LFA—helping institutions look toward the future Garry Sloan, the newest member of the External Relations team, began working at LFA on January 11, 2016. Prior to coming to LFA, Garry was Director of Major Gifts-Midwest Region for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. The Foundation supports and operates Colonial Williamsburg, the fully restored colonial capital of Virginia and the world’s largest living history museum. In his previous position, he visited the Chicago area often, including Lake Forest.

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Originally from Missouri, Garry attended the University of Missouri–Columbia, followed by graduate work at the University of Central Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma. He holds degrees in music education, conducting, and vocal music performance. While in Oklahoma, Garry met his wife, Erin, and together they have two children, Emma and Garrison. The family is excited to begin a new chapter of life back in the Midwest, which brings them closer to family. His family will move to Illinois in June 2016. His daughter, Emma, was recently admitted to LFA and is a member of the Class of 2019. In 2005, the family moved to Washington D.C., where Garry began his fundraising career as Director of Administration and Development for The Congressional Chorus. He helped establish their educational program, The American Youth Chorus, which provides musical training and performance opportunities for middle and high school students throughout the nation’s capital. Garry will be focused on cultivating support for the Academy’s long-range success, specifically in the areas of planned and major gifts, as outlined in the 2014 Stategic Plan’s Financial Strength Initiative. In his position, he will be traveling to visit with alumni, parents, and friends of LFA. Please join us in welcoming Garry and his family to the LFA community. If you are interested in learning more about making a planned gift to LFA, please contact Garry at (847) 615-3287, gsloan@lfanet.org.

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“ I am very much the person I am today because of the teachers, mentors, and opportunities I had at LFA. Although I can’t make huge annual gifts to the school, my bequest can take the place of that and make a substantial difference through the endowment someday. It feels great knowing that I can help LFA continue a tradition of educational excellence.” —Beth White Carona ’86

“ Education is very important to me. My education at LFA set me on a path of opportunity and led me to where I am today. Making LFA the beneficiary of my IRA is a way to give back and to help create similar opportunities for others.” —Tim Graham ’69

“ LFA gave me the education and experiences that allowed me to achieve success in both college and my professional career. Most people are not aware that a Planned Gift is a way of doing something more impactful and can help ensure that LFA continues to be a premier preparatory school. I chose life insurance because it allows a significant long-term gift with incremental costs that are negligible.” —Amish Shah ’92

A Legacy that Lasts RICHARDS & TREMAIN TODAY, IMPACT TOMORROW BY GARRY SLOAN As I get to know Ferry Hall alumnae and Lake Forest Academy alumni, I am struck by the number of individuals who credit their high school experience with making a life-long impact. This is LFA’s legacy, exemplified by the school’s four pillars—Character; Scholarship; Citizenship; Responsibility. It is a living legacy that LFA carries on today, preparing young women and men for promising futures. From here, they will go on to be leaders locally, nationally, and globally, which in turn will impact each of us, making support for Lake Forest Academy an investment in our shared future. We invite you to help carry on that legacy. It is important to remember that every gift matters. Consider the significant impact your gift makes when combined with others. Annual Gifts, regardless of size, are vital to the ongoing success of every organization—and Lake Forest Academy is no exception. Each year, gifts to the Academy Fund provide essential support for current operations. Additionally, a Planned Gift is a way to extend your legacy beyond your Annual Gift and well into the future. Planned Gifts provide an opportunity to support LFA over time, often without an immediate use of existing assets. Such gifts come in many forms and often hold significant benefits for the donor. Consider these three examples: 1. BEQUESTS: Identifying LFA as a beneficiary in your will or living trust is one of the simplest Planned Giving vehicles to establish. You maintain your assets throughout your lifetime. For individuals with sizeable estates, a bequest can provide significant tax advantages. 2. IRA/RETIREMENT FUND BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION: In most cases, it only takes a simple form to identify LFA as your chosen charitable beneficiary with no out-of-pocket costs to you. Also, donors 70 ½ years or older can transfer up to $100,000 annually to charity without recognizing the distribution as income. 3. LIFE INSURANCE: Like retirement funds, a simple form is all that is required to identify LFA as the charitable beneficiary. This can be a low-cost means of making a significant gift to LFA. Individuals who make Planned Gifts to Lake Forest Academy are recognized with membership in the Richards & Tremain Society. We invite you to become a Richards & Tremain member today through a Planned Gift to LFA. We encourage you to speak with your personal financial advisor to determine the Planned Giving opportunity that works best for you. For more information, please visit our website at http://lfanet.plannedgifts.org, or contact Garry Sloan at (847) 615-3287 and gsloan@lfanet.org.

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Globalization and Corporate America THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF CREATING AND SUSTAINING A SUCCESSFUL GLOBAL CORPORATION BY KATHLEEN KENNEDY ’11

Left to right, top to bottom: David Gupta ’81, Head of School John Strudwick P’13,’15,’18, Life Trustee Cate Waddell P’01,’03, Ramona Sequeira P’17, ’19, Matt Shattock P’17,’19 and Rich Tobin P’18 Photo: Grace Kim Sheri Hone P’18, Susan Krivoshik P’14, ’18 and Tricia Haupt P’13 Petra Bakosova ’06, Philip Preiss ’06, Kathleen Kennedy ’11, Nancy Wang ’13 and William Wan ’16 Students L-R Taylor Moore ’17, Elizabeth Kasten ’18, and Jelani Nicol ’18. John Strudwick at podium with panelists Students Chase Clarke ’16, Colin Moody ’16 and Morgan Baylor ’16 Photos: Cathy Morrison unless otherwise noted

Globalization is a concept that is continuously embraced by the heart of Lake Forest Academy. The diverse student body, manifold curriculum, and core values of Head of School, John Strudwick, are key factors in the importance Lake Forest Academy places on creating inspired global citizens. On February 25, globalization was the topic of discussion at the 11th annual Chicago Networking Event (CNE), hosted by Northern Trust Bank. Three panelists, and more than one hundred alumni, students, parents, and friends of the school gathered for an intellectual forum, Globalization and Corporate America: the challenges and opportunities of creating and sustaining a successful global corporation. Our panelists included Ramona Sequeira P’17, ’19, President of Takeda Pharmaceuticals; Matthew J. Shattock P’17, ’19, Chairman and CEO of Beam Suntory, Inc.; and Richard J. Tobin P’18, CEO of CNH Industrial NV. Each panelist drew from their personal experiences to illustrate the impact of globalization as it relates to corporate America. Although their personal stories differed, there were common themes through each presentation. The panelists focused on the fact that in order to compete globally, corporations need people who can make decisions in the markets they serve. They discussed the importance of having a core mission, while at the same time having the ability to be agile within the corporate space. In other words, the panelists made it clear that success is achieved by company headquarters having a light touch, in order for people in the global markets to have the opportunity to be responsive to their specific markets. Lastly, each panelist noted the importance of a global education as a way of gaining perspective, with particular acknowledgement of LFA and Head of School John Strudwick, for the strategic emphasis on creating global citizens.

PANELIST BIOS Ramona Sequeira P’17, ’19 is President of Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., and serves as a member of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company’s Executive Team. Prior to joining Takeda in May 2015, she held various senior roles at Eli Lilly in Canada, Europe, and the United States. During her time in the UK, she was a member of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. Currently, she is a member of the PhRMA Board of Directors. Additionally, she is a board member of the Healthcare Leadership Council. She received a Bachelor of Science with honors in molecular genetics and molecular biology from the University of Toronto, and later received an MBA from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Matthew J. Shattock P’17, ’19 is Chairman and CEO of Beam Suntory, Inc. He is responsible for some of the world’s most iconic spirits brands, including Jim Beam, Yamazaki, Maker’s Mark, and Courvoisier. Prior to joining Beam, he spent six years at Cadbury, plc., where he led their businesses first in the Americas and then in the Europe-Middle East-and-Africa region. Prior to Cadbury, Shattock spent 16 years at Unilever, an international manufacturer of food, home care, and personal care products, where he became the Chief Operating Officer. He serves on the Board of Directors of both Suntory Holdings and VF Corporation. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Durham University and also served as a tank troop commander in the British Army.

Richard Tobin P’18 is the CEO and Brand Head of Case Construction and New Holland Construction. Prior to the integration of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. and CNH Global N.V. into CNH Industrial, he was Group Chief Operating Officer at Fiat Industrial S.p.A. and President and CEO of CNH. He began his career with GTE Corporation in Stamford, Conn. (U.S.), as Vice President of International Marketing. Tobin also held previous roles with Alusuisse-Lonza SA in Zurich, Switzerland, Alcan Aluminum of Montreal, Canada, and SHS Groups of Geneva, Switzerland. He currently sits on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is a member of the Business Roundtable. He earned his B.A. and Master of Business Administration degrees from Norwich University and Drexel University. RINGING THE BELL

2015–2016 HOS Symposium Events

“ Julissa Arce’s visit was influential because it reminded me that if you work hard, you can accomplish your goals. She might also help take away the typical stereotype of Mexicans in American society. She made me realize how fortunate I am to be able to attend LFA. She gave me a lot of hope because I have a dream of staying and going to college in the United States.” —Dieter Villegas ’18

This year’s Head of School Symposium is Immigration, Emigration, and Migration: Culture, Citizenship, and Conflict. Over the past seven months, the LFA community explored international issues of immigration and migration through guest lectures, curricular activities, and film screenings. BY GRACE KIM

September 16 Kick-off Video

October 25 and 26 Julissa Arce

A video composed of news clips was screened at an All-School meeting. Various topics were covered, including the perilous journey that Central Americans take to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, the opinions of U.S. political candidates on undocumented immigrants, the Rohingya Muslim refugee crisis, and the EU migrant crisis.

Julissa Arce immigrated to America from Mexico at the age of 11 and was undocumented for almost 15 years, including some of her years she spent rising to prominence on Wall Street as VP at Goldman Sachs and Director at Merrill Lynch. Julissa shared her experience on what it was like climbing the corporate ladder as a Hispanic woman and as an undocumented immigrant. The following day, Julissa visited two classrooms for Q&A sessions with students.

Committee Members Amanda Byron Co-Chair

Julissa Arce, Val Sorenson, Language Department Chair; Catherine Kvam ’16; Kathryn Chernobrov ’19; Natalie Nunez ’17; Noelle Balson, Spanish faculty

Bill Murphy Co-Chair Maggie Boomgaarden

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Abby Croft Kimberly Graham Kevin Hagen Grace Kim Lusanda Mayikana Valerie Sorenson John Strudwick

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“ I loved the event. It was amazing to hear about individual experiences and the sacrifices people from different countries go through to make their life here. It was truly educational. I was also pleasantly surprised with the positive feedback and interesting questions our panel received. The Symposium is very important and enriching for the LFA community. The exposure to people from different backgrounds with unusual life stories teaches our kids to appreciate this country and other cultures.”

“ Professor Mockaitis’s visit was extremely informative and thoughtprovoking. By hearing him speak about terrorism and the European migrant crisis, we as a school gained valuable insight from an expert on the topic.”

“ The students were intrigued by Roy’s documentaries. They were very moved by Ray’s story and we talked about how the documentary could have been a catalyst for bringing Ray back to the U.S. Roy definitely left a powerful impression because of his personal experiences in Central America.”

—Alla Pasikhov P’19.

—Tori Koontz ’16

—Noelle Balson, Spanish faculty member

November 4 Global Voices of LFA: A Parent Panel Discussion of Immigration, Emigration, and Migration

November 17 Tom Mockaitis

January 14 Roy Germano

Tom Mockaitis, Professor of History at DePaul University, gave a presentation about migration and international security during an All-School Meeting. Tom’s research and writing cover terrorism, insurgency, counterinsurgency, and peace operations. A frequent media commentator, he regularly appears on Chicago television and radio programs. Days before his visit to LFA, he was at the Hungarian border, getting a firsthand account of current events. He also visited journalism and history classes to discuss his thoughts on how the U.S. should handle ISIS.

NYU International Relations Professor Roy Germano shared several of his short documentaries during his visit. Roy is the director of The Other Side of Immigration, a film about Mexican immigrants and the families that they leave behind. At the All-School Meeting, Roy screened the first episode of Immigrant America, a Vice News documentary series which examines topics like deportation, racial profiling, and child migration. The episode revealed the story of Ray Jesus, a deportee now in Guatemala, who was forced to live apart from his American wife and children.

The Parents Association invited five LFA parents, all of whom have immigrated to U.S., to share their experiences in a panel discussion moderated by History Department Chair Chris Dozois ’84, P’17. Alicia Ibarra P’16, Sunhee Kim P’19, Alla Pasikhov P’19, Faizah Syed P’17, ’19, and Al Zhou P’16, ’18 graciously told their personal stories of coming to America and adjusting to a new life. Top L-R: Faizah Syed P’17, ’19, Alicia Ibarra P’16, Al Zhou P’16, ’18. Bottom L-R: Alla Pasikhov P’19, Sunhee Kim ’19. Photo: George Pfoertner

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Tori Koontz ’16, India Shelley ’16, Tom Mockaitis Photo: Grace Kim

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“ This started as a joint effort between me and Brianna Sturkey ’16. I currently run Amnesty International and Brianna runs GSA and BSU. We wanted to expand the participation of student leaders and share the voices of people who are usually not heard or are misrepresented. The events we shared are neglected by the American media, which is unfair. We worked to back up our presentation with research and facts and I was really happy at how it turned out.”

“ I really like the HOS Symposium class. I’ve learned a variety of topics through multiple perspectives. I enjoy learning the different truths about immigration and the teachers are very knowledgeable. I like the pace of the independent study course because it allows me to study the topics in depth.” —Ziwei (Laky) Li ’17.

—Maria Pereira ’16

Blog Link: http://bit.ly/1RkLhLI

March 7 Presentation by Club Leaders Student club leaders worked over numerous weeks to give a polished presentation about events that are crucial to a multicultural, global education. Students from Unidos, Jewish Student Union, Harlow Society, Gay-Straight Alliance, Amnesty International, Black Student Union, Asian Cultural Union, Asian-American Association, and Indian Club covered the following topics: immigration to the U.S. from Mexico, forced marriages of underage refugees in Lebanon, violent persecution of LGBTQ people by ISIS, the terrorist acts of Boko Haram in Africa, rising anti-Semitism in Europe, and the identity crisis of Asians who immigrate as well as Asian-Americans. Maggie Meyer ’16 represents Harlow Society and gives a speech about child brides in relation to the Syrian refugee crisis. Photo: Grace Kim

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The HOS Symposium spring semester course is a unique way for students to learn from more than one teacher. Language Department Chair Valerie Sorenson covered the European settlers conquering North America while Head of School and History faculty member Dr. John Strudwick taught the economic theory of immigration. Fine Arts and English faculty member Olivia Poska used a series of paintings to present the Great Migration in the U.S. from the south to the north. Students are now learning about Mexican immigration from Spanish Faculty Member Maggie Boomgaarden.

Students and faculty embarked on a 10-day journey to learn about the history of Irish immigration. March 14: Depart from U.S. March 15: Walking tour of Galway, Ireland March 16: Excursion to Aran Islands and tour the prehistoric fort Dun Aonghasa and the ruins of Teampall Chiarain March 17: Travel to Tipperary and tour Bunratty Castle and the Rock of Cashel March 18: Travel to Dublin and tour Cahir Castle, Glendalough Ruins, and Southeast Dublin March 19: City tour of Dublin and see the Book of Kells. Evening theater performance at Historic Abbey Theatre March 20: Travel to Londonderry and tours of the Hill of Tara and Neolithic monuments of Newgrange March 21: Walking tour of Londonderry and see St. Columbs Cathedral and Tower Museum. Explore the Antrim Coast (Murlough Bay, Ballintoy Harbour, Dark Hedges). See Giant’s Causeway March 22: Travel to Belfast, visit Inch Abbey, tour Belfast, and visit Titanic Museum March 23: Return to U.S.

Winter Wonderland Parents Association Hosts Annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Event Reid Hall was illuminated by white lights and snowflakes the night of Saturday, January 30, where parent volunteers, headed up by Chair Judy Hershenhorn P’17, had transformed Reid Hall into a Winter Wonderland. Faculty, staff, parents, and trustees enjoyed an après ski-inspired menu of cold-weather gourmet comfort food, and gamed at black-jack tables staffed by parent dealers, headed up by ‘pit boss’ Doug Hood P’14, P’19. Faculty beat the odds and won “Caxy Cash,” which they used to bid on prizes donated by parents to demonstrate their appreciation for all that LFA faculty members do to educate, coach, and mentor our students.

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Life Trustees Elected At the Fall Trustee Weekend, the board voted unanimously to name two recently retired board members as Life Trustees. We are pleased to announce that Jeff Keller ’87, P’18, and Regina E. Spellers Sims ’85 have joined this dedicated group of LFA supporters.

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New LFA Website Launched The Marketing Initiative in the Strategic Plan charges us to enhance the reputation and awareness of LFA—a revitalized website is definitely part of that plan. Less like a home renovation, and more like building a completely new house from the ground up, LFA embarked on development of a brand-new website in fall 2015. On December 14, we launched, and like furnishing a new home, we continue to refine, make adjustments, and make it truly our own. The objective is to keep the content fresh, so you’ll find updates every time you visit. The biggest change you’ll notice is that it is now a mobile-responsive site, so regardless what device you use to access it, the full site is always available to you. This also means that if you’re using a desktop or laptop computer to view the site, be sure to scroll down, just as you do on a smartphone or tablet. Stop by and visit us often!

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2016 Rothstein Lecture Spoken Word Poet Caroline Rothstein Urges Students to Nurture Themselves at the Joshua A. Rothstein ’05 Memorial Lecture At an All-School Meeting attended by students, faculty, and members of the Rothstein family on January 21, Nancy Rothstein proudly and poignantly introduced her daughter, Caroline Rothstein, a New York City-based spoken word poet, journalist, body empowerment advocate, and arts educator, known for sharing her personal story of her 10-year recovery from an eating disorder, surviving sexual assault, and coping with her brother Josh’s death. Ms. Rothstein’s topic for her talk and performance was Discover Your Core and Nurture It: Embracing Authenticity & Letting Go of Shame, a message she powerfully and humorously delivered via personal narrative and spoken word poetry performances. Caroline Rothstein was a teenager herself when Josh ’05 was tragically killed in an accident during his sophomore year at LFA. She said that the last time she had been on the LFA campus, and in fact, on the stage of The Cressey Center for the Arts from which she delivered her talk, was at the memorial service for her brother in 2002. She encouraged students to do whatever they love to do, and to take care and to nurture themselves and their bodies. After her talk, Caroline worked with a sophomore English class to help them develop their personal narratives. To view Caroline’s performance: http://bit.ly/1pBBaav

The Rothstein family has partnered with LFA to honor their son’s memory through The Joshua A. Rothstein ’05 Memorial Lecture.

(Above) Josh Rothstein’s family members in attendance at Caroline’s talk, L-R: Caroline Rothstein, sister; Nancy Rothstein, mother; Natalie Rothstein, sister; Laurie Matasar, aunt; Layne Horwich, grandmother; and Jamie Kornblatt, cousin. Photo: Cathy Morrison

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Alumni Events Winter 2016 LFA took a tour of Texas in November 2015, visiting with alumni in Dallas, Austin, and Houston. Thank you to our hosts, Jenny and Steve Zimmerly ’65 in Dallas, and Sheila and Keith Owen ’64, P’95 in Houston, along with our many host committee members. Other alumni celebrations took us to San Francisco, Hilton Head Island, and Florida, where hosts JB Turney ’03, Linda and George Johnson ’60, Jean Royster Smiley ’56, Ben Malek ’91, and Judy and Robert Hershenhorn P’87, P’88, P’17 led gatherings that attracted dozens of alumni and generated much spirit and support for the Academy and Ferry Hall. To see a list of upcoming events, visit the LFA website at: www.lfanet.org/alumnievents

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Dallas, Texas Park City Club November 10, 2015 (Top left) Trustee Patrick Corsiglia P’15, ’17 with Zach Volland ’11 (Top Right) Host Steve Zimmerly ’65 with Dr. James Grogan (Bottom Left) l to r: Alison Crane, Kate Crane McMillan ’04, Wesley Crane ’07, and Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 (Bottom RIght) Dr. Shamsideen Musa ’01 and his wife, Christine

(Top left) Soyoung Yoon ’09 and Remy Ndiaye ’10 (Top Right) Shannon Jones ’04 (center) with Sally Sewell Wightman ’68 and her husband, Bob Wightman (Bottom Left) Dr. James Grogan, Susan Neustadt Schwartz ’72, Jim O’Brien ’74

Austin, Texas Max’s Wine Dive November 11, 2015 (Above) l to r: Eric Brown ’98, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, Libby Hambleton ’09, Derek Mazur ’08, Darren Kelly ’00

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L FA O N THE RO A D Houston, Texas Owen Classic Car Garage and Nino’s Restaurant November 12, 2015 (Top Left) l to r: Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18, hosts Sheila and Keith Owen ’64, P’95, John Colling ’02, trustee Richard Zhao ’04, Yvonne Yan P’18, Emily Lin ’07 and friend Chad Whitley (Top Right) Dr. Robert Bacon ’66 and his wife, Rosa (Bottom Left) Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18 with hosts Keith ’64 and Sheila Owen

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Evanston November 17, 2015 (Bottom Right) Alumni and Events Coordinator Kathleen Kennedy ’11, Matt Payne ’11, Jiaming Wu ’15, Nancy Wang ’13

(Top Left) Young alumni get together for the 3rd annual College Dinner Series: Evanston. clockwise, from bottom left: Luke Corsiglia ’15, Yousuf Kadir ’14, Mantas Ivanauskas ’13, Matt Payne ’11; Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso, Alumni and Events Coordinator Kathleen Kennedy ’11, Greta Nagel ’12, Nancy Wang ’13

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Hyde Park November 18, 2015 (Bottom Left) Caxys gather near the University of Chicago for the 2nd annual College Dinner Series: Hyde Park. l to r: Jackie Domrowski ’12, Ben Shaughnessy ’14, Carina Baker ’13, Alumni and Events Coordinator Kathleen Kennedy ’11, Tunan Chen ’12

Young Alumni Lunch January 6, 2016 A record number of young alumni (66!) returned to campus for the annual Young Alumni Lunch in the Garden Room of Reid Hall. (Top Right) Spanish teacher Noelle Balson with Whitney Wright ’13 (Bottom Right) Giovanni Harold ’15 and Chelsea Langston ’15 continued next page

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L FA O N THE RO A D Young Alumni Lunch continued... (Top) l to r: Yousuf Kadir ’14, Will Stewart ’14, James Paige ’14, Tommy Clarke ’14, history teacher Chris Dozois ’84, P’17 and Ben Shaughnessy ’14 (Bottom Left) l to r: Sydney Brundige ’15, Lander Braggs ’15, Gillian Smith ’15 (Bottom Right) Sophia Salsbery ’11, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, Alumni and Events Coordinator Kathleen Kennedy ’11

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(Top Left) l to r: Calum Bishop ’15, Preston Stolberg ’14, Alex Bournakis ’15, Athletic Director/ Director of Hockey Darrin Madeley P’11, P’14 (Top Right) Emily Kulas ’11, Jerome Sacherer ’13, French teacher Steve Ryder P’15, ’17 (Bottom Left) James Padley ’13 (left) and Charles Gallagher ’13 (Bottom RIght) l to r: Madison Olivieri ’15, Aban Yaqub ’15, Jasmine Sawyer ’15, Kristine Zengeler ’15

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Santa Clara January 19, 2016

Stanford January 20, 2016

(Top Left) California Caxys gather for the 2nd annual College Dinner Series: Santa Clara. l to r: Miranda Dunne ’14, Cece Boles ’15, AJ Hood ‘14

(Top Right) Caxys join up for the 3rd annual College Dinner Series: Stanford. Standing: Saint Vesdapunt ’07 and Grace Kasten ’15; seated: Jessica Anderson ’10 and John Fitzgerald Keitel ’82, a fellow Caxy and Stanford grad (Bottom Left) Jessica Anderson ’10, Saint Vesdapunt ’07, Wes Annan ’15

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San Francisco Alumni Reception St. Francis Yacht Club January 21, 2016 LFA and Ferry Hall alumni enjoyed a lovely reception at San Francisco’s St. Francis Yacht Club in January, hosted by JB Turney ’03. Thirty alumni attended, ranging from the Classes of 1948 to 2010. (Bottom Right) l to r: Niki Yu ’07, Sean Ren ’07, Suzanne Cohill Shelhart ’65, George Kostov ’08, Felix Ouyang ’09 and his wife, Claire

(Top Left) l to r: Jordan Grossman ’97 and his wife, Dara, with Chip McIntosh ’59 (Top Right) l to r: Jessica Anderson ’10, Kim Klein Cauthorn ’81, Arthur Chu ’99, Sarah Pae ’99 and her husband, Al Lee (Bottom Left) Gloria Chou ’06 and her fiancé, Chris Granger (Bottom Right) l to r: Jason Smith ’99 and Sarah McCaw Smith ’99 with Braden Barr ’02 and his wife, Patricia O’Keefe continued next page

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L FA O N THE RO A D San Francisco continued... (Top Left) l to r: Arthur Chu ’99, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, Deborah Block Milianes ’01 and her husband, Nick (Bottom Left) l to r: Diamond Li ’10, Jessica Anderson ’10, George Kostov ’08

Second City Alumni Reception January 28, 2016 It was a night of great food, big laughs, and warm camaraderie at Benchmark and Second City, where two dozen Caxys gathered for a reception and show. (Top Right) Amanda Henry ’08 and Tom McGraw (Bottom RIght) Amy and Mark Dryfoos P’96, ’00 with Aaron Beck ’10

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(Top Left) Fran Crane Dotson ’05 and Phil Preiss ’06 (Top Right) l to r: Chair of the LFA Board of Trustees Mike Schell ’65, with Barbara Deal and Burt Schell ’67 (Bottom Left) Julia Philip-Kuli and trustee Rumi Kuli ’93, P’17 (Bottom RIght) Amy Dryfoos P’96, ’00 and Fernanda Brandao ’01

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L FA O N THE RO A D Naples Alumni Event February 11, 2016 Alumni and friends gather at the home of hosts Judy and Robert Hershenhorn P’87, ’88, ’17 in Naples. (Bottom Left) l to r: Phil Collins ’69 and his wife, Kim, hostess Judy Hershenhorn, Jean Partridge GP’16, Sophie Hewson ’99 and Chris Evenson, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, and Scott Meloun ’77. Also in attendance but not pictured: Robert Hershenhorn, Bob Klaus ’53, life trustee Tom Dyke and his wife, Laurie

Tampa Alumni Event Amalie Arena February 12, 2016 LFA trustee and alumnus Ben Malek ’91 hosted an alumni celebration in Tampa at the Amalie Arena on Feb. 12. (Top) l to r: LFA Major & Planned Gifts Garry Sloan, Frank Pagenkopf ’53, Susan Duff Edson ’67, friend of Jenny Edson, Jenny Edson, David Edson, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, Erik Nestorovich, Marcia Hoelscher Bricher ’54, trustee and event host Ben Malek ’91, former LFA athletic trainer Scott DeGraff, George Nestorovich ’88. (Bottom Left) l to r: George Nestorovich ’88, Frank Pagenkopf ’53 and Penny Deutsch Pagenkopf ‘56

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(Top Left) Susan Duff Edson ’67 and David Edson (Bottom Left) Lisa Henning (daughter of Marcia Hoelscher Bricher ’54) and Scott DeGraff

Hilton Head Luncheon Long Cove Club February 17, 2016 Hosts Linda and George Johnson ’60 welcomed LFA and Ferry Hall alumni and friends to the Long Cove Club on Hilton Head Island for a luncheon on Feb. 17. (Top Right) l to r: John Murphy and Margi Iten Murphy ’56, P’79, ’81 with Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, and Bill Bowen ’57 (Bottom Center) Kelly Troch Ogden ’80 (center) with Margi Iten Murphy ’56, P’79, ’81 and her husband, John (Bottom Right) Event hosts Linda and George Johnson ’60 with Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso continued next page

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L FA O N THE RO A D Hilton Head continued... (Top Left) l to r: Tom Delaney, Charlotte Gates Mathena ’92, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, and former LFA Academic Office Manager Helen Delaney (Top Right) Jeff Cummins O’Banion ’73 and her fiance, John Tupper, with event host George Johnson ’60 (Bottom Left) Bill ’57 and Caroline Bowen with Sue and Don Kemper ’54

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Ponte Vedra Beach Alumni Event February 18, 2016 Hostess and Ferry Hall alumna Jean Royster Smiley ’56 welcomes alumni and friends of LFA to her home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., for the annual reception on Feb. 18. (Bottom Right) l to r: Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18, hostess and Ferry Hall alumna Jean Royster Smiley ’56, and Joyce and Ed Burg ’50.

(Top Left) l to r: Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso with hostess and Ferry Hall alumna Jean Royster Smiley ’56, and former LFA Principal Bondy Hodgkins (Top Right) Ed Burg ’50 and Tom Hodgkins ’53 (Bottom Left) Alumni parents Gay Grumhaus P’86 (left) with George and Susie Spiel P’82, ’84 (Bottom Right) Head of School John Strudwick P’13, ’15, ’18 with former LFA President and Principal Tom ’53 and Bondy Hodgkins P’82, ’85, GP’19

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(Top) Some 2016 GYLI students and faculty from LFA gather with Matt Nink and Ulric Johnson during Multicultural Celebration Day on March 9, 2016. l to r: Dieter Villegas ’18, Erin Snoddy ’17, Zhuri Bryant ’17, Matt Nink, Evelyn Pineda ’18, Sam Wold, Ulrich Johnson, Kennedy Hayes ’18, Rebecca Dee ’18, Anna Markey ’18, Angela Zhou ’18, Sandra Shaw ’17, Natalie Clarke ’18, Mackenzie Wilkin ’18, John Lee ’18, Krishna Nair ’18, Eli Kuli ’17, Ashley Kolovitz. After lunch on March 12, the GYLI alumni group gathered for a Deep Circle conversation with Matt Nink and Jim Stuart ’59. Photos: Cathy Morrison

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Stuart Center for Global Leadership to Open at LFA The goal of the Educational Experience Initiative in the Strategic Plan is for LFA to create inspired global citizens. One of the objectives in reaching that goal is to provide an individualized curriculum and emphasize a global academic experience. BY CATHY MORRISON

A generous—and historic—$2.4 million gift from alumnus Jim Stuart ’59 establishes the Stuart Center for Global Leadership in partnership with the Global Youth Leadership Institute (GYLI), a national leader in global education programs. Under this partnership agreement, GYLI will move its headquarters to LFA and be housed in LFA’s new Student Union building, which opens in August 2016. “It feels like we are coming home, since our story is tied to the LFA story over the last several years,” said GYLI executive director, Matt Nink; “We are excited to be here and work to add to the excellence that LFA represents in academics, character, arts, and global education.” Nink will serve in the dual roles of executive director for both GYLI and the Stuart Center. GYLI will continue to offer their three-year core high school sequence as well as some custom programs. The Stuart Center for Global Leadership (SCGL) will create global programs that align with LFA’s strategic plan, Educating for Tomorrow: Developing Global Citizens. These programs will include class year experiences, additional curricular and extra-curricular opportunities throughout the year, and teacher professional development programs. Because the Stuart Center will be housed in the school’s new Student Union, it will be at the hub of the campus, helping reinforce the importance of global education and its integral role in the LFA experience.

GYLI was founded by a group of educators in November 2001 as a positive and proactive response to the events of 9/11. The first program was on a tall ship near Boston and was attended by LFA students and teachers. Since then, the program has expanded in many ways, and GYLI has become a national leader in creating and measuring transformative leadership experiences. GYLI has successfully executed 12 exchange programs for the US Department of State and has worked with schools and organizations across the US and around the world. GYLI has created custom programs and class year experiences for schools in the USA, India, Costa Rica, Nigeria, and the Dominican Republic. However, its core program is a threeyear sequence of interactions for high school students and teachers: five days on a tall ship in the first summer, followed by seven days at a retreat center in New Mexico the following summer, and 11 days at EARTH University in Costa Rica the third summer. “LFA has had strong ties to the program since its founding, and has consistently sent students and teachers through the high school sequence. Head of School Dr. John Strudwick, trustee Gloria Harper, and alumnus Jim Stuart ’59 from LFA have all been members of the GYLI board since its formation”, explains Nink. Now that the program will be headquartered at LFA, he continues, “We expect this partnership to strengthen both GYLI and LFA and improve

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(Top) Jim Stuart ’59 talks with (clockwise from left) Anna Markey ’18, Dieter Villegas ’18, Krishna Nair ’18, Sandra Shaw ’17, Mackenzie Wilkin ’18, and Eli Kuli ’17 Nii-Ayitey Annan ’05, greets Jim Stuart ’59 Photo: Cathy Morrison

Stuart’s enthusiasm for the program is contagious Matt Nink Photos by George Pfoertner unless otherwise noted

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Three-Year Sequence as Described by Jim Stuart ’59 YEAR 1

Building Community YEAR 2

Looking Within Still in community, but directed to look individually, “Who am I?”

YEAR 3

Giving Back Now that we have some sense of community and self, it’s time to take that out into the world

From 2006 to 2016 under the direction of key LFA leaders, and Matt Nink, GYLI accomplishments

13 3 American Youth Leadership Programs to Costa Rica and Panama

13 Iraqi Young Leaders program as a sub-grantee with World Learning and Meridan in Washington DC

27 1 “Yes Summer Academy” for 27 leaders from the Middle East and North Africa in the USA

10 custom programs for schools in the US, Costa Rica, India and Africa

5000 5000 direct participants in programs, workshops and presentations

“ Global citizenship skills and capacities are important for LFA grads in order to build stronger communities and make positive change in the world.” —Matt Nink, Executive Director our quality over time. We know that being at LFA will allow us to tap the expertise of many LFA faculty and staff as well as to use LFA facilities for our trainings and events. LFA will be in the leadership role among GYLI participating schools.” Explaining the difference between the SCGL and GYLI, Nink adds,“GYLI will continue to offer programs, workshops and events for schools around the US. SCGL will focus on LFA students, faculty and alumni. SCGL will be the vehicle through which LFA executes its current strategic plan.” Stuart concurs, saying “The program complements everything else LFA is doing.”

Genesis of a Program Originally founded as a program of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in summer 2002, it was called “Youth Leadership Institute.” A five-day experience on a tall ship in Boston, the trip was intended to help students build stronger leadership capacities, begin to explore differences in religions, and help establish “youth voice” in their communities. The driving force was John Braman, the president of ISACS from 2000-2005. Associate Head of School Bill Dolbee traveled on this original voyage. (See more on page 48). The tall ship program was repeated in Boston the next summer, and this time, Jim Stuart ’59, and then-LFA faculty member Jill Silvestri participated with three students who are still involved with GYLI today—Kirk Zafirovski ’05, Dari Brooks ’06, and Nii-Ayiety Annan ’05. This program also had schools from elsewhere in the

Midwest, and the Peddie School in New Jersey. Later that fall, the group came together at LFA for a reunion of sorts, and the students declared the experience couldn’t stop after one summer —it was clear to them that there was more to learn and explore. Stuart remembers that conversation led to the formation of the three-year sequence. “GYLI has always been about leadership from the inside-out. We wanted to create a space for students to learn to ‘self-author,’ to show them that they can write their own destinies, regardless of background or identity. We knew that just by bringing them into powerful learning locations and teaching them how to truly listen to each other, great things could happen.” Nink recalls, “From the earliest conversations, GYLI has been about collaboration among adults and students. In that conversation in November of 2003, John Braman encouraged all of us to think ‘outside the box’ and to create something that would be truly lasting. Something that could help schools become studentcentered and inclusive.” That same group of now-alumni from the 2003 trip returned to LFA on March 12, 2016, to reminisce and reflect on lessons learned and carried forward. Jim noted, “Those kids just bowled me over—those men and women have grown and just blossomed. I hadn’t seen them since 2005, but it was like no time had passed. It just makes me know the depth of my investment. We need a Year 4 that picks up at age 30!”

Welcome Matt Nink In January 2016, Head of School John Strudwick announced, “I am pleased to announce that Matt Nink has been named the first Executive Director of the Stuart Center for Global Leadership. Matt is currently the Executive Director of GYLI, a post he has held since the organization was founded in 2005. Matt will continue in that role within his responsibilities as the Director of the Stuart Center. In addition to Matt’s 10 years of experience at GYLI, he also has fifteen years of experience as a high school English teacher and administrator, including being the Dean of Students at the University School of Milwaukee. Among his achievements, Matt has developed many dynamic programs for students and teachers in the areas of community-building, leadership, race, class, religious pluralism, and global awareness in schools. He has conducted successful student and teacher workshops at schools throughout the USA as well as in Costa Rica, India, and Nigeria. Matt holds a BA in English from Boston College and a MA in English from Northern Illinois University.” In addition to his educational work, Matt has volunteered widely in the Milwaukee community, through the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Succeeds city-wide education effort, and St Sebastian Church. Matt is currently a board member of Pius XI Catholic High School in Milwaukee. He also serves on the Wisconsin State Advisory Board for the US Global Leadership Coalition. Matt lives in suburban Milwaukee with his wife and their four children.

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Relational Reinvention Susan Brown Bowen ’71 has been a teacher and trainer throughout her career, going from teaching elementary school students to teaching adults, in a career path that led her to organizational and leadership development. BY CATHY MORRISON Although she started out as an elementary school teacher after graduation from Muskingum College, in the mid-1980s, Susan became involved with Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge, Tenn., with Navy pay and personnel teams as they learned to operate their new computerized system. In 2011, she started her own company, Leadership Elements, LLC. The following is a Q and A with Susan on the topic of Leadership. Answers have been edited for length. Q: What kind of work you do for your clients?

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A: I [have] a specific focus—the sustainability of organizations through leadership development and succession planning. I like to say that I emphasize relational reinvention. Regardless of size, location, mission, or vision, each individual, team or organization runs into roadblocks in interpersonal relationships. Addressing these potential pain points is where I am strongest. By providing individual coaching, teambuilding, mentoring program design, and assistance in identifying and developing emerging and existing enterprise talent, I assist my clients in building the relational behaviors that allows distraction-free focus on the future. Q: What leadership skills do you focus on? A: I often say, “It’s all about relationships.” Our ability to succeed is, first and foremost, tied to the quality of our relationships. Therefore, I work with my clients to help them identify and improve their individual and organizational self-awareness and use that knowledge to build productive relationships. I deal with the softer side of leadership—the skills required for collaboration, effective communicating, problem solving, and decision-making, Q: What is the most important thing your clients should know or do afterward? A: I am a huge follower of Dr. Stephen Covey’s work in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. He speaks of the link among one’s paradigms, behaviors, and results. My goal is for my clients to shift their paradigms (and resulting behaviors) so they may exponentially shift their results.

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Q: Did your Ferry Hall experience give you a foundation in leadership? A: Ferry Hall was a great incubator for me to find myself—as an independent woman and an interdependent contributor to something bigger than myself. As a boarder with family several hundred miles away, I was on my own. This was not isolation, however, for I had the support system of others who were in the same situation.

By providing individual coaching, teambuilding, mentoring program design, and assistance in identifying and developing emerging and existing enterprise talent, I assist my clients in building the relational behaviors that allows distraction-free focus on the future.

Ferry Hall also provided me with the opportunity to learn and apply leadership techniques. I remember fondly being part of the chorus, the drama club, the synchronized swimming team, and the yearbook staff. During my senior year, I had the honor of leading the Ferry Hall representation in the first joint Ferry Hall/Lake Forest Academy Fine Arts. The details may have faded over time, but the memory of the collaboration and teamwork lives on. One important note about my Ferry Hall time: I learned about leading and I learned about following. Two very important skills—for one cannot lead if he/she cannot follow. Q: What advice would you give to students today as they navigate high school and college? A: Go for it. Say yes to all (productive!) experiences. Just because you have never done it before— that doesn’t mean that you can’t learn it. Step outside of your comfort zone. Know that the person beside you very well has the same anxieties/concerns/questions. Open yourself up to others—as they will then do to you. Q: What advice would you give to young alumni beginning their professional lives? A: Each and every experience has great value in learning. Your failures are just as important as your successes; both combine to formulate your future self. Always raise your hand. You may feel as if a task is beneath you. But by not raising your hand, you will deny yourself the opportunity to meet someone who may be very important to your future plans. By not raising your hand, you may miss a door opening that will lead to a future you had not even imagined. We all have so much to learn – even someone like me who graduated from Ferry Hall 45 years ago! (Oh my!) Say yes! Go forward and embrace the opportunities ahead! (And, please, show the world that Millennials are much more than their stereotypes!) Q: How do you see globalization impacting individual leadership opportunities and needs? A: Globalization demands extensive use of emotional intelligence and relationship building skills. We are all in this together. Embracing similarities and differences will be an integral component of a leader’s future success. Diverse thought and approach serve to expand our minds and therefore, our capabilities. Yes—we are all part of a global village. The successful global leader will be the person who understands the complexities, but operates in a manner that makes it look simple.

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Winter Musical—Godspell Based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, this light-hearted, spirited rock opera was first presented on Broadway in 1971. The film version debuted in 1973. Parables are performed throughout both acts in a variety of song and dance styles and tempos. Director Mark Dryfoos, who is retiring after a 35-year career at Lake Forest Academy, noted, “In many ways Godspell is a fitting end to my time as a teacher at LFA. All these years later, I still love the message of love that the show throws at the audience and I feel that it is relevant for teens, especially in our world today.” (Above) The cast of Godspell, February 2016 Photo: George Pfoertner

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Natalie Clarke Stand-Out Talent BY GRACE KIM Ask Natalie Clarke ’18 to name this week’s top hits on the radio, and she wouldn’t have the most accurate answer. But ask her about German composer and pianist Johannes Brahms, and she’ll give a detailed report about his music. As the first viola player at LFA to make it to an all-state competition, Natalie exhibits a rare talent for music. At the young age of 5, she picked up the violin because of her grandmother’s wishes, but soon switched to viola. She explains, “My teacher’s specialty was viola, so it made sense to switch. I’ve been with the same teacher now for 11 years. I don’t regret switching to the viola. My favorite part of the instrument is the C-string, which contributes to its rich and deep sound.” On November 7, 2015, Natalie participated in the Illinois Music Education Association District 7 Competition as the First Chair Viola at Glenbrook South High School. She describes the audition process as a great experience. “You do a sight reading after preparing scales and several excerpts. It can be daunting, but you can see the results of how much you’ve practiced.” Natalie sets a schedule before each competition or performance. She says, “I am always practicing for something. I have to constantly practice and keep myself motivated.”

“ You do a sight reading after preparing scales and several excerpts. It can be daunting, but you can see the results of how much you’ve practiced. ... I am always practicing for something. I have to constantly practice and keep myself motivated.” Natalie performed the first movement of Concerto for Viola in D major, op. 1 by Karl Stamitz at last year’s Winter Chamber Concert on January 28, 2015. Photo: Cathy Morrison

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Natalie’s practice paid off as she qualified for the state competition. On Thursday, January 28, in Peoria, Ill., she auditioned for a viola spot and won the Assistant Principal Viola chair against top players from nine different districts. As Assistant Principal Viola, she performed Ottorino Respighi’s Pines of Rome with the other winners at the conclusion of the 2016 Illinois Music Education Conference. Natalie hopes to compete at the state level again next year and will prepare for auditions over the summer. For now, she keeps herself busy by participating in two external musical programs in addition to taking orchestra at LFA. She is part of the Midwest Young Artists orchestra program as well as a chamber group for Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute. Both groups are made up of advanced string players who play sophisticated music. Adam Schlipmann, Director of Instrumental Music, considers Natalie a stand-out talent with a mature sound. He says, “Natalie plays as much music as she can while at school and works extremely hard. She is amazing, but doesn’t show any pretension in the fact that she’s a good player. She helps out less experienced students and is a sweet kid overall.” Natalie returns the compliment, calling Mr. Schlipmann an inspiring teacher who makes orchestra fun. She tracks the orchestra’s progress as the class prepares for performances throughout the year and is grateful that she can share her passion with her peers. “I appreciate the school’s flexibility. I get to try out various styles through the music program, and I’m also currently working to get a chamber group together to perform Brahms’s Piano Quartet No. 1. I really just can’t stop playing. I love it too much.”

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Visual Arts Update

Photo: Yue Chen

Emerging Artists

Ceramics II

Sculpture

This annual show celebrates Youth Art Month (March) and showcases artwork from all schools in Lake Forest (K-12) and is judged by the mayor of Lake Forest. Each school is only allowed to submit approximately a dozen pieces. Arts instructor Lauren Fowler notes, “This annual show used to take place at the Deer Path Art League Gallery at the Gorton Community Center; when that gallery could no longer host the exhibit, The Re-Invent Gallery (co-owned by LFA alumna Cecila Lanyon ’06) luckily stepped in this year so we could continue the show.” Students attended the opening night reception, and the exhibit remained on display through the month of March.

Arts faculty Yue Chen’s ceramics II classes created wall decorative pieces. She documented the whole process—from their initial design drafts on paper, to building with clay, drying, bisque firing, glazing, glaze firing and then installation on back board to prepare for hanging on the wall. The exhibit is on display during March 2016 in The Cressey Center for the Arts.

Inspired by their study of Alberto Giacometti’s works, Lauren Fowler’s students created their own figures, using sculpture wire, aluminum foil, and air-dry clay. The surfaces were then finished with paint. Their pieces are on display in the Neal Gallery on the second floor in The Cressey Center for the Arts.

Noah Cohen ’16 and Alex Gamache ’17 Photo: Lauren Fowler

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L-R: Brian Park ’18, Oliver Yuan ’17, and Ellie Han ’17 Photo: Lauren Fowler

Photo: Cathy Morrison

Denzel Annan ’18 builds his ceramic wall piece. Photo: Yue Chen

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Basketball Around the World

Three former Caxy cagers are currently playing professional basketball in Japan, Spain, and Australia Aziz N’Diaye ’08 | Center | Tsukuba Robots—JAPAN Aziz was the first student who came to LFA from Senegal via the SEED program, paving the way for the student-athletes who followed. In his year in the ESL program, he won the prize for hardest worker. ESL Department Chair Connie McCabe remembers, “What impressed me about Aziz were his caring attitude and his strong intellect. He was a supportive classmate to students from many different backgrounds, and he engaged with a variety of students at LFA. He also learned concepts quickly to build his English skills. He always handled situations with grace and dignity.” During this time, he was selected as one of three subjects for the ESPN documentary Elevate; Coach Matt Vaughn recalls a movie crew following Aziz around campus during the filming. Vaughn describes Aziz as a “spectacular kid, everyone liked him, in terms of how nice he was, how hard he worked. He wanted to be better and took full advantage of the opportunity to be here. He was the kind of kid other kids attach themselves to.” From LFA, Aziz went to a junior college to complete his NCAA eligibility, and then matriculated to the University of Washington in Seattle, where he played for three years for the Huskies. He’s now married, with a young daughter. Kyle Rowley ’08 | Center | Ourense Termal—SPAIN Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, Kyle spent two years at LFA; along with teammate Aziz N’Diaye, the two seven-footers were formidable. Coach Vaughn acknowledges, “We would definitely stand out in an airport. People didn’t believe we were a high school team!” The team traveled all over the US, and played at venues from New York City to Chicago to rural Ohio. “The international student-athletes got to see a lot of the USA, while the local kids got to learn different cultures,” said Vaughn.

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Vaughn remembers him as “really sound, with remarkable improvement over two years. He started as a big kid with little experience, but pushed himself to become a D-I player. [He’s] a really nice kid who thought enough of LFA to keep in contact and encouraged his younger brother Dominic ’15 to attend LFA.” (Dominic played football at Kenyon College in Ohio this past fall). Rowley’s path from LFA first took him to Northwestern for two years, before he transferred to St. Mary’s (California), where he finished out his college basketball career and graduated in 2013. Angus Brandt ’09 | Center | Sydney Kings—AUSTRALIA Former LFA Admission officer Nate Pomaday said, “Angus was a very special kid to LFA, my family, and Oregon State University basketball.” He also proudly recalls there was a “science class that was instrumental in getting [Angus] NCAA eligible. Although Pomaday was part of the admission team who gave Angus his PG-year opportunity, as Brandt was arriving, Pomaday had the opportunity to fulfill his dream to coach D-I basketball, leaving to become an assistant coach at Oregon State University. They weren’t separated for long though; Angus joined the Oregon State team a year later, where he went on to become a three-year starter and a 1st Team Academic All-American in the PAC 12 all four years. He even played against Aziz N’Diaye when OSU and University of Washington went head-to-head in PAC 12 match-ups. Talent aside, the story Pomaday shares about Angus describes the quality of character he observed. As a junior at OSU, he gave up his starting spot on Senior Night in order for a senior walk-on teammate to have the opportunity. Pomaday said, “He almost moved Coach Robinson to tears.” (Coach Craig Robinson, First Lady’s Michelle Obama’s brother). He concludes, “He went from strong, but not confident, to this man who everyone is proud of.” Vaughn notes that Angus was “an easy fit in the LFA community. He was great in the classroom, really bridged the gap between athletics and academics.” Pomaday sums up, saying, “LFA Basketball is providing opportunities for growth and maturity with a focus on high academics.”

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Winter Sports Round-Up 2016

Boys Varsity Basketball 12-8: We came into the year with a lot of change. Chris Harris ’17 and Daniel Joseph ’16 were the only returning players. They led the team as the most experienced players and leading scorers, with Chris averaging 19 points a game and Daniel averaging 16 points a game. The season started off slow and couple of games slipped through our fingers, but the boys kept practicing and developing the team’s chemistry. Tyler Grumhaus ’17 became one of our best players, while Austin Clamage ’17 and Brandon Simberg ’18 stepped up multiple times throughout the season to score crucial points. Three Caxy athletes signed their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Caroline Miller, who will play field hockey at American University; Tessy Onwuka, who will play basketball for SUNY at Buffalo; and Lexi Silver, who will play field hockey for the University of Maryland. On February 3, 2016, four more members of the class of 2016 signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at Div. I schools next year. Congratulations are in order for Lydia Brosnahan, Purdue University, Soccer; Julia Gillette, Stanford University, Squash; Daniel Joseph, Penn State University, Football; and Thomas Schaffer, Stanford University, Football. In the next issue of the Review, we will have more information about students who plan to play at the Div. III level in 2016-17. (Top) Standing: Daniel Joseph. Seated, L-R: Lydia Brosnahan, Thomas Schaffer, Julia Gillette

One of our biggest highlights was going to St. Catherine’s, Canada over the January 9th weekend to participate in the Ridley College tournament. We played four games and ended up finishing second out of twelve teams. The boys fought hard in the finals but lost a really close game. The trip was a great chance for the team to come together and bond. We won the last four games, ending the season on a high note. We hope to continue that momentum next year, especially since we have a lot of great players with potential. —Coach Matt Vaughn

(Top l to r) Head Coach Matt Vaughn, Chris Harris ’17, Daniel Joseph ’16, Austin Clamage ’17, Assistant Coach Kevin Hagen (Middle l to r) Nithin Reddy ’17, Chenduo (Xavier) Hu ’17, Jarrett Galigher ’16, Nevzat Gedikoglu ’17, Logan Shaughnessy ’17, Tyler Grumhaus ’17 (Bottom l to r) Kenan Clarke ’17, Alex Wang ’16, Obaid Ansari ’17, Brandon Simberg ’18. Not pictured: Joshua Arrowood ’18 Photo: Scott Wallem

l to r: Caroline Miller, Tessy Onwuka, Lexi Silver Photos: Cathy Morrison

Video of signings: http://bit.ly/1T5LgMN

LFA ATHLETICS

Girls Varsity Basketball 22-1: We had one of the best seasons since I’ve been at LFA. It started off a little shaky; we had different starting lineups for the first eight games. We also didn’t have a full roster for multiple games because of illness and injury. It’s a testament to the girls’ dedication that we came away with such a great record. When one player was out, the other girls stepped up. Looking back, I’m just really proud of how committed the girls were to playing. With such a great season, we had multiple highlights. We won the Vernon Hills Thanksgiving Tournament for the first time as well as the Culver Tournament, where Tessy (Teresa) Onwuka ’16 was named MVP. Brianna Sturkey ’16 also made the Culver All-Tournament Team. At the Fenton Invite, Tessy and Aleeya Sawyer ’17 made the All-Tournament Team. Tessy also signed to play at University at Buffalo. Tessy, along with Perculiar Adimabua ’16, has been a great addition to LFA. We’re lucky to have a great institutional partnership with SEED Academy that works on multiple levels. We’ll miss the seniors and it’s been really neat to see them lead the team, but there is also a great opportunity for the returning players to step in. We’re looking forward to next year. —Coach Chris Tennyson (Top l to r) Assistant Coach Erica Wood, Perculiar Adimabua ’16, Theresa Onwuka ’16, Ramatoulaye Keita ’19, Head Coach Chris Tennyson (Middle l to r) Gabrielle Osher ’17, Kelsi Jackson ’19, Alondra Arreola ’18, Ashley Mullarkey ’17, Victoria Glass ’18, Brianna Sturkey ’16 (Bottom l to r) Joan Karstom ’18, Kennedy Hayes ’18, Aleeya Sawyer ’17, Ashly Frazier ’18 Photo: Scott Wallem

Boys Varsity Hockey 7-8: We had a larger roster this season than the past seasons as we had nine freshmen join the team. Many of them stepped up to place important roles on the team. Jimmy Krzeminski ’17 and Chase Clarke ’16 were the team captains. Along with Brede Baldwin ’17, they showed leadership that helped our younger players integrate with the team both on and off the ice. We were faced with the unique circumstance of not having a full-time goalie. This was a bit challenging, but we were fortunate that the varsity girls ice hockey goalie Kathryn Chernobrov ’19 was willing to step in whenever she could. She did a great job for us. Brede Baldwin also stepped in to play goalie during various games and defended very well, which can be a difficult transition as a forward player. Our final game of the season was also one of the best games. We were missing many players and Brede had taken the goalie position again. We found ourselves down two goals midway through the game. However, the guys came together as a team and scored four straight goals, letting us walk away with a win of 4-3. It was a great way to end the season. —Coach Tom Seputis

(Top Row l to r) Jacob Peinado ’19, Benjamin Rabin ’19, Mathias Long ’18, Jamie Donnelley ’19, Patrick Carroll ’18, Charlie Kilborn ’18, Thomas Filip ’18 (Middle Row l to r) Duncan Ward ’18, Aidan Dee ’18, Ryerson Birkerts ’19, Jasper Fisher ’18, Mortiz Drummer ’18, Henry Jacobson ’19, Dooyoun Hwang ’19, Oliver Jaros ’18 (Bottom Row l to r) Kathryn Chernobrov ’19, Brede Baldwin ’17, James Krzeminski ’17, Head Coach Tom Seputis, Assistant Coach Rob Klein, Chase Clarke ’16, Max Wetzel ’17, Breck Keller ’18 Photo: Scott Wallem

What is the SEED Project? Sport, Education & Economic Development. LFA is one of this Senegal-based non-profit’s global partners. Serving student athletes from Senegal, the organization uses “education and basketball to develop the next generation of African leaders.” Learn more at www.seedproject.org

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Winter Sports Round-Up 2016

Girls Varsity Hockey 16-11-1: The season started off a little rocky, which was expected given that we lost six seniors last year. No one knew what our team would be like this year, but we were fortunate to add the largest group of freshmen to our roster in my four years coaching at LFA. It took awhile for our girls to get used to playing together, but they are a unit now. Caroline Miller ’16 and Michaela Crowley ’16 have been phenomenal leaders this year. You can really tell that they care about the success of our team and the well-being of the players. Their passion is infectious and kept the team focused on our goals this season. We’ve made it to the playoffs for the third year and we hope to defend our title as the Founders Cup champions for the third year in a row. Above all, it has been really fun coaching the girls and watching them come together as a team. —Coach Gia Puch Editor’s note: the Caxys made a return appearance in the Founders Cup championship on March 13, losing to Glenbrook 5-2.

(Top l to r) Jessica Kim ’19, Diana Tlaseca ’19, Olivia Shaw ’17, Lena Ansari ’19, Lorenza Vazquez ’18, Carri Newsome ’19 (Middle l to r) Eukyung Hong ’19, Ziwei Li ’17, Elizabeth Christoph ’18, Paige Gulliver ’18, Olivia Fisher ’19, Daniela Gendron ’18, Yuchen He ’17, Yewon Park ’19 (Bottom l to r) Kathryn Chernobrov ’19, Julia Sinople ’19, Danielle Kelly ’16, Michaela Crowley ’16, Caroline Miller ’16, Carly Levin ’16, MaryJane Alexander ’19, Assistant Coach Brian Torkelson. Not pictured: Grace Kilborn Photo: Scott Wallem

Prep Hockey 29-7-7: Our season is very long, but the players showed up every day and were prepared to work hard. One of the greatest strengths of the team was our four defensemen: Michael Thomas ’16, Davis Browning ’17, Joe Alexander ’17, and Cameron Judge ’17. These four make up the best defensive core in the country for their age group. One of the greatest highlights was when we beat Stanstead out of Montreal—a team that is first in our league—not once, but twice. The second game was part of a league weekend in early January and the boys played extremely well, despite not practicing during winter break. The following weekend, the team traveled to Minnesota and won three out of four games. Michael Thomas, Cameron Judge, and Gaston Adam ’16 led the team and everyone showed immense dedication, even playing despite multiple injuries and illness. They’re a group of players who love being around each other and like working together. This was one the best prep hockey seasons we’ve ever had. —Coach Darrin Madeley P’11, ’14

(Top l to r) Daniel Rabin ’17, Reiss Jensen ’17, Trace Farr ’18, Henry Seebeck ’19, Emerson Ducasse ’16, Aidan Doyal ’16, Peter Corsiglia ’17, Connor Hudziak ’19 (Middle l to r) Jake Klein ’16, Morgan Baylor ’16, Jacob Upshall ’17, Joe Alexander ’17, Andrej Hromic ’18, Ryan Nolan ’17, Will Everett ’17, Davis Browning ’17 (Bottom l to r) Adam Wisco ’17, Cameron Judge ’17, Head Coach Darrin Madeley, Michael Thomas ’16, Assistant Coach Andrew Poska, Gaston Adam ’16, Zack Rose ’17 Photo: Scott Wallem

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Winter Sports Round-Up 2016

Squash 8-2: We had a great season overall, with several players making great personal achievements. Joseph Kim ’16 has really improved over the years and finished his last squash season at LFA with no losses in the 1-to-1 matches. Julia Gilette ’16 signed to play squash at Stanford University, and only had one loss while playing male players twice her size. Nubia Beasly-Bartee ’16 will play for Bates College and ended the season as our sixth best player. Ian Thauer ’17 only had one loss as well.

Boys Swimming 11-0: We started off the season with a tight win over King High School. The boys then broke various school records during the next meet against Rockford Christian. River Lund ’16 broke the record for backstroke, Ryan Wong ’16 broke the record for breaststroke, Milo Green ’16 broke the record for butterfly stroke, and Jackson Bedward ’17 broke the record for freestyle stroke. Rockford Christian closed the gap a few times, but we sealed the deal by winning the 400 Freestyle Relay.

The students were always eager to work hard despite difficult training routines. We had a bittersweet loss at the Metro Squash Invitational in early February, but they put on some great performances.

Our third meet was a tri-meet against Whitnall and Milwaukee-Lutheran. The lead was exchanged multiple times during the meet, but we came out on top (114-108-84). We broke the school record in the 400 Freestyle Relay with a time of 3:47.93. We won our next three meets handily without much opposition. For our last meet of the season, we swam against Taft High School. They were their conference champions, but we won the meet by a wide margin. Jackson Bedward broke the school record in the 200 Individual Medley with a time of 2:19.52 and Milo Green also came close to a second record in the 100 Butterfly with a time of 1:01.35.

Ford Johnstone ’16 was the captain and really set the tone for the team, emphasizing community and not just focusing on winning a game. They’re a close-knit group. These players think and act like skilled, passionate athletes. They are dedicated and have a love for the sport, which is great to see as their coach. —Coach Darius Ivaska

We knew we were going to be a good team this year, but I don’t think any of us expected to go undefeated. The boys swim season this year seems unreal! —Coach Brian Sheu (Top Row l to r) Sarah Hershenhorn ’17, Colin Moody ’16, Zhaoqi (George) Wang ’18, Coach Darius Ivaska, Nathaniel Shattock ’17, Charlie Shattock ’19, Hongyue (Kori) Zhang ’17 (Middle Row l to r) Grace Rempala ’17, Zhefeng (Edwin) Wang ’18, Nubia Beasley-Bartee ’16, Raymond Yang ’18, David Krivoshik ’18, Justin Hone ’18 (Bottom Row l to r) Yoo Kyung Lee ’18, John Lee ’18, Ford Johnstone ’16, Joseph Kim ’16, Julia Gillette ’16. Not pictured: Sasha (Alexandra) Bilinkis ’17, Christian Challenger ’17, Lucas Jacob ’17, Ian Thauer ’17 Photo: Scott Wallem

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(Top l to r) Head Coach Brian Sheu, Milo Green ’16, Ross Reid-Anderson ’16, Joo Ho Park ’18, Jack Shaughnessy ’16, Assistant Coach Natalie Schawel (Upper Middle l to r) Julia Knauz ’19, Courtney Bradac ’18, Kayrat Bektemirov ’18, Keon Farhood ’19, Haotian (Caleb) Ye ’18, Zongyun (Oscar) Li ’19, Shreya Singhvi ’18 (Lower Middle l to r) Jackson Bedward ’17, Yongqing (Ryan) Wong ’16, Yaokun (Clint) Shi ’18, Anran Hu ’16, Ziting Huang ’18, Dmytro (Dima) Zaiets ’18, Cameron Stott ’16, River Lund ’16 (Bottom l to r) Pliny Smith ’18, Luke (John) Fiocchi ’19, Heteng (Aaron) Li ’18, Viacheslav Troshchenko ’17, James Rozsypal ’16, Jason Lee ’16, Mark Pasikhov ’19 Photo: Scott Wallem

class notes 1947 Litta “Willie” Sanderson’s grandson Jamie, a voice student at UC Irvine, has his senior recital in May and then will graduate. Granddaughter Anna then goes into her junior year at UC Santa Barbara and her youngest granddaughter, Maria, will be a senior at Campolindo High School. Willie says she loves being near them, but wonders where does the time go? She adds, “I dog-sit their rescue mutt (adorable little guy) once a week and when they travel to get my pet fix as my last one died before I moved out here. I’m still in touch with Mary Dailey ’46, talked to Carol Godwin once, and in touch from afar with David Black ’64 and Evan De Renzo ’69; the latter two, I met at DC LFA functions.”

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1948 John F. Grady retired as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois on January 19, 2015. He reports, “I was appointed to the court by President Gerald Ford in November 1975 on the recommendation of Senator Charles Percy. I served for 39 years and was Chief Judge from 1986 to 1990. My career after graduating from Northwestern University Law School included five years as a federal prosecutor in Chicago, and 15 years as a trial lawyer in Waukegan. Ill. I live in Wilmette, Ill. with my wife Patsy. We have a son, John, who practices law in Chicago. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children; Patrick, a sixth grader, and Lily, a fourth grader. They live in Wilmette and we see them often. I haven’t been in touch with anyone from LFA in many years. I remember the good times and the excellent teachers we had. My favorites were Richard Delano, my Russian teacher; Ed Arpee, who taught us history; Lou Wetzel, the track coach; and Joe Compton, the music appreciation teacher. I’m not sure I ever would have developed a liking for classical music without the instruction he gave us. I enjoyed our classes and the lively discussions, despite having to breathe the awful air in that cinder block building that replaced Reid Hall. (I arrived in 1946, after Reid Hall had burned down.) I like to read the notes from classmates that occasionally appear in the Review, such as Denny Bowman’s in the Summer Review of 2015. That’s what prompted me to send this one. I hope there will be others as the years go by.” Henry “Duke” Ryan wants to point out that his e-book, Amanda’s Autobiography, the story of a girls first fabulous decade, written for all ages but especially for grandparents, can be obtained by going to Amazon.com and simply entering the title.

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Photo: Former LFA basketball and football standout Malcolm Chaka ’15, who currently plays football at Cornell University, with Linda and Gerry Nordberg ’53 at the LFA boys basketball game in the Glore Gymnasium on Feb. 13, 2016. Gerry was a member of the undefeated 1952 LFA boys basketball team; he was inducted into the Academy’s Hall of Fame in 2007.

1954 Roy W. Johnson tells us, “I had a delightful dinner in Jacksonville, Fla. late in January with Jean Royster Smiley ’56, who is a fellow Peorian as well as a Ferry Hall friend. She looked wonderful and was an unexpected surprise for my ‘bucket’ list.”

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class notes 1956 60th Reunion September 23 & 24, 2016

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Colin Campbell writes, “By now you have probably received the card from LFA inviting you to next September’s Reunion, our 60th. Hopefully you will have also received a letter from some of us in the class of ’56 urging you to join us in what will probably be our last opportunity to get together. We are inviting everyone from ’55 and ’57 to join us as well; the more the merrier! We are looking forward to seeing you there! Ted Pickering also encourages the class of 1956 to come back to campus, saying, “Several of us are working on the 60th Reunion for next fall. Look for a letter in the mail and then a follow-up call. Mark September 2324 on your calendar and plan on being at the Academy for a good time.”

1961 55th Reunion September 23 & 24 2016 Roger Meade and his son Charles completed the Porsche Camp 4 RS driving school in Canada in February 2016. He notes, “We had great fun learning to drive sideways on ice. We have finished three years of these classes with zero snow bank implants, which isn’t bad for Texans.” Madeline Woods Gieselman is looking forward to seeing all of her Ferry Hall classmates for the 55th reunion this fall in Lake Forest.

1963 After 38 years at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Life Trustee Al Louer reports he is working toward retirement “in stages. Currently working three days weekly, I will fully retire at the end of November. Tessa and I plan to stay in Williamsburg—for the duration. In addition to some travel, I look forward to remaining busy with a number of writing projects and volunteer assignments. The community foundation, public broadcasting, our Episcopal Church and the Center for Railroad Photography and Art are each places destined to keep me out of trouble going forward. If there are non-profits in the community, there seem to be work opportunities for retired fundraisers—only without remuneration! I also hope to assist my former Colonial Williamsburg colleague, Garry Sloan, as he brings his substantial skills to LFA’s development program.” Recently Al had two LFA visitors, Trustee Patrick Corsiglia P’15, ’17, and his son, Peter ’17.

1965 Chris James recently had the opportunity to visit with former faculty member, Ernie Barry. Chris said, “I visited famed LFA track coach and language teacher Ernie Barry at his retirement home in Boynton Beach, Fla. in February. Expecting to stay only an hour, I ended up shooting the breeze with him for over 2 1/2 hours. Ernie was at LFA from 1955 to around 1983 and, with Lou Wetzel, was my track coach from ‘63 to ‘65. He’s still sharp as a tack and, unlike me, can get out of a chair without groaning. He remembered all the names of all the guys I ran with, plus some I had forgotten. It was really great rolling back the years with him. Some of the stories he related were hilarious. And you wouldn’t believe how many sports channels he has on his TV! I was really envious!” Mike Schell writes, “Our 50th reunion last fall was a huge success. Approximately 25 of us reconvened to survey what 50 years had accom-

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plished in our lives and in our school. Both had seen big changes. But I am writing today for the purpose of highlighting a special benefit that has come from my work on the board of LFA. That is the pleasure of working with John Marlatt and, especially, rekindling a friendship that began as day boys in the fall of 1961. There was a long hiatus and a lot of changes in between, but we have caught up and renewed that friendship right where we sort of left it in 1965. And I might say LFA is a beneficiary—we are doing some very good work together I am sure it would be a lot harder and more challenging for either of us working alone.”

1968 Rand L. Greenfield’s book, A Change of Consciousness, was described by Kirkus Reviews as “a lighthearted, appealing journey through America from the 60’s to the present day…through a series of colorful anecdotes… in warm, jocular prose…this memoir provides intriguing and playful insights into one man’s quest…” Publisher’s Weekly will review the book in their May newsletter. For the book and reviews, see randgreenfieldauthor.com. It is available as an e-book at smashwords.com and at your preferred provider and in either format at amazon.com. Rand adds, “I would be eternally grateful to anyone who will post a 5-star review on Amazon or elsewhere.”

1970 Paul M. Heininger writes: Does anyone know what the two bass notes were in the melody of Fair Lake Forest Alma Mater? We always tried to turn those into percussion notes with much frustration to the music master. In fact, at our 20th reunion [in 1990], the co-ed choir sang this song. The approximately six of us men from LFA 1970 stood at our luncheon table bent over and ready to pound the table for those two notes. That included the late Bruce Wade (member of the LFA Hall of Fame), who was a violinist for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Those two notes are my ‘class notes’. Yes, it is that bad a joke. To paraphrase my daughter, ‘Just ignore my Dad. It is easier that way.’”

1975 Michael Daugherty reports, “After years of representing NFL players, I finally had one make it to the Super Bowl, starting for the Broncos—left tackle Ryan Harris. Great fun to watch a solid actor and all-around good

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human being reach the pinnacle of his career (and win!) Personal notes: last of four children finally graduated from college and all are successfully employed (whew!); playing golf with the same obsession and mild success as I played tennis; being not-so-gently dragged around the world by my wanderlust wife—next stop Machu Pichu. I can see retirement over the five-year horizon, to retire to writing book reviews, short stories, and re-reading Kierkegaard when not butchering golf courses on my bucket list.”

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1976 40th Reunion September 23 & 24 2016 Nancy Sokolsky Douglass writes, “Hi fellow alumni. I’m hoping to get to our class reunion in September and hope to see a lot of you there. The past year has brought some changes to our family. I decided, after being a stay-at-home mom, that it was time for me to start a career. I have become a life coach and am spending my time coaching and building my business. Our oldest daughter continues to work in advertising at a fabulous agency in Chicago, Frequency 540. Our middle son got married in August and both he and his wife are playing basketball in Israel, an exciting life and they love it. Our youngest son graduated from college, lives in Denver, and works in marketing. Feels great to have everyone off the payroll! I would love to hear from some of you. I think of my days at LFA-FH often. My email address is douglass.nancy@gmail.com.” Cathy MacArthur Monek is working as writer/editor and living in Ft. Sheridan. Gerry Snyder has changed positions at Kansas State University, and now works within the Information Technology department as an Instructional Technologist . Gerry writes: I plan on contacting several of my LFA classmates to coax them into coming to the 40th Reunion. If I can get a few people committed, then I’ll make the trip over to the reunion.”

1981 35th Reunion September 23 & 24, 2016 Paul Robertson and some fellow Caxys got together over the Christmas holiday for an impromptu reunion of sorts at Bar Louie in Hyde Park. That’s Paul in the LFA shirt moving clockwise, Michael Fry ’84, Wayne Wright ’80, Michael Karras ’84, and sitting next to Paul is Michael Reeves ’80.

1987 Rafael Perez received his United States citizenship on Dec. 4, 2015, in Saint Louis, Mo. He wore his LFA tie to the oath ceremony. He writes: It was a privilege to start my journey to US citizenship at LFA 35 years ago. Life took me in directions I was not expecting along the way, but at the end, America always pulled me back. The education I got at LFA was not just a high school experience but a life education in being an American. As I took my oath that day, it was important for me to display my respect for LFA and the Master Masons by wearing my LFA tie and Masonic ring.”

1978 Mark Childers booked his client, former Chicago Cub outfielder, Gary Matthews, to appear on Monday, June 27, 2016, at the South Bend Cubs to throw out the first pitch and sign autographs during the game. The South Bend Cubs are the Single-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs located in South Bend, Ind. and are owned by fellow LFA Class of 1978 classmate, as well as Mark’s varsity football teammate, Andy Berlin.

1979 Chris Vernon, President and co-CEO of The Vernon Company, was recently recognized among the Counselor’s Power 50, the annual ranking of the most powerful executives in the promotional products industry. This marks the tenth consecutive year he has made this prestigious list; this ranking is based on factors such as nominees’ achievements, industry leadership, and health/growth of their companies.

1980 Bob Moylan is a LCPC whose fifth book, Teen Spirituality with Emotional Core Therapy, was just published. All his books are available on his website: www.emotionalcoretherapy.com for all my books. Bob sends “Well wishes to all.”

1989 Jane Zarse wrote a book entitled Love and Compassion Is My Religion (A Beginner’s Book into Spirituality). The book is currently available on Amazon.

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Save the Date September 23+24, 2016 2016 Reunion for classes of ’46, ’51, ’56, ’61, ’66, ’71, ’76, ’81, ’86, ’91, ’96, ’01, ’06, and ’11. Join us, join your friends! Friday and Saturday, September 23 and 24, 2016. More details to come, but please mark your calendars now.

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On-Trend Alumna shapes strategy, builds brands; shares insight on world of fashion BY RUTH KEYSO If you run into Fernanda Brandao ’01 on the street, she’s likely to be on the phone. As a brand and merchandising consultant, Fernanda spends her days tracking down trends and staying current on news from fashion and fads, to innovation and economics. “The Business of Fashion, Women’s Wear Daily, Fast Company, Business Insider,” she says, citing the many websites she combs daily, not to mention social media sites such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. When she learns what’s hot, and what’s not, she can shape strategy for her clients. Take Artissano, for example, an e-commerce site that showcases accessories from new and emerging international designers. Fernanda helps find and secure these independent designers and promotes their products through well-positioned social media posts and strategic web marketing. Ultimately, Fernanda says her job is to help product- and service providers better communicate the value of their offerings. “It’s about understanding what the company stands for and the environment in which it operates,” she explains. “From there, you can start building a brand’s image and positioning.” Fernanda knew from a young age that she wanted to work in the field of international business, most likely for a fashion conglomerate. In college she studied administration and foreign trade. She later coupled this degree with one in fashion merchandising management from New York’s prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology, braiding her two interests. After cutting her teeth at Diane Von Furstenberg in NYC—first as a marketing intern, later as a sales specialist—she landed her current position at Artissano. Fernanda has always been interested in how things are made, the craftsmanship behind a product. As a young girl, she remembers turning clothes inside out to see how they were constructed, what gave them their unique design. She also collected fashion magazines as a teen, a hobby that started at LFA. Her stash eventually grew so large she had to rent storage space in NYC to house the collection.

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Photo courtesy Fernanda Brandao ’01

When you ask Fernanda what she loves about fashion, she admits to crushing on clothes and colors and observing how a person translates his/her personality through styling. But it’s the business and science of the industry that really gets her going. She speaks passionately about micro- and macroeconomics, the environment, history, and how it all affects fashion. She explains how trends develop and flourish and how these in-

“ It’s about understanding what the company stands for and the environment in which it operates ... From there, you can start building a brand’s image and positioning.” fluences play out, at events such as the Golden Globes, for example. In short, she shows you that fashion is far more than matching your pumps with your pocketbook; it’s about research and analytics and consumer behavior and psychology. Oh, and dreams. “People validate an artist’s work through a purchase,” she explains. “I love being able to translate an artist’s message [through branding]. Fashion is not just shopping. It’s about messaging. I love being a part of it.” n Fernanda Brandao ’01 was born and raised in Brazil and currently lives in Chicago, where she consults for Artissano.

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’02 1991 25th Reunion September 23 & 24, 2016 Pornthep Srisa-an and his wife, Sai, have a 10-month-old baby girl, named Alyse. He said, “We are very happy and would love to see any fellow Caxys who like to visit our part of the world.”

1995 Brooke Bakalar Sloane is living in Chicago with her husband, David, and twin two-year-old daughters, Phoebe and Sadie. “I decided to make a career change to become a Real Estate Broker when I found out I was pregnant with my twins three years ago. I work for @properties and work on helping people buy and sell their homes in both the city and northern suburbs. I’d love to help any LFA alumni as well! You can reach me at bsloane@atproperties.com. I’m looking forward to connecting with you.”

1996 David Allen and his wife, Kristin, announce the birth of their son, Eli, on March 1. Gabe Llanas and his wife Molly welcomed their first child Luella Rose Llanas on March 15 in Los Angeles. Gabe reports, “This future Caxy is already great at pulling all-nighters, so she should be ready for a full load of AP classes in 2032.” Gabe also just finished up a season of writing on the Fox show Second Chance and said he “had a blast recently reconnecting with Pia Lindstrom.” He would love to hear from you if you’re swinging through the LA area (especially the east side so that he won’t have to drive too far to see you).

1999 On July 7, 2015, Brian Gratz was named Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits professional hockey team. Greenville competes in the ECHL and is the ‘AA’ affiliate of the New York Rangers (NHL). Brian’s job is to develop New York Ranger draft picks and work to bring a championship to the city of Greenville, S.C.

2002 Laura Lambruschi and Matt Koester got married on Dec. 11, 2015, on Grand Cayman. The following Caxys were in attendance: Lisa Marchlewicz, Lauren Krzynowek, Christine Conley ’01, and sister of the bride, Cheryl Lambruschi Gaughen ’97. Class of 2002 alumni Laura Lambruschi and Matt Koester above—l to r: Lisa Marchlewicz ’02, Lauren Krzynowek ’02, Christine Conley ’01, Laura Lambruschi ’02, Matt Koester ’02, and sister of the bride, Cheryl Lambruschi Gaughen ’97.

Carson Krislov Quinn, moved with her husband Casey to Indianapolis this past summer. She says they’re loving their new city and hope to connect with fellow LFA alumni in town. Carson is a TV reporter with FOX59 / CBS4, and works as a freelance writer for national online publications including HealthZette.com, Thrillist and Modernae.com. Casey is Director of Corporate Strategy at Anthem’s headquarters in Indianapolis. Please reach out to Carson if you’re living in or stopping by Indy! CarsonKQuinn@gmail.com

Sarah Pae and her family send Caxy love from California.

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class notes the summer of 2014, he participated in a Habitat for Humanity project in Braga, Portugal for 10 days, where he helped build a house for an extremely desperate family. He said, “It was easily the best experience of my life. Currently, I am earning my Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Washington and am expecting to graduate in June.”

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2011 5th Reunion September 23 & 24, 2016 Thomas Gallagher graduated from Babson College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, double concentration in Finance and Economics. He is currently employed at SunGard in Boston.

2012 Leo Rudberg will graduate in May from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with B.S. degrees in both Computer Sciences and Mathematics. Come September, Leo plans to start work at Google’s New York office in their Software Engineering Residency program.

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Philip Suiter and his wife, Rebecca, announced that their daughter, Emilia Marie Suiter, was born on March 11. Steve Suiter ’68 is the proud grandfather, and Scott Suiter ’11 is a proud uncle.

Charles Gallagher was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at University of Illinois, where he is studying mechanical engineering. He has also earned the following awards through NROTC: NROTC Leadership Award for exemplary conduct and leadership, Academic Excellence Ribbon, the Physical fitness Achievement Award, and the War of 1812 Award, which is presented to one who has demonstrated and encouraged the ideals of Americanism by both deed and conduct. In October Charles ran the Marine Marathon in Washington D.C. with a time of 3:37:56.

2006 10th Reunion September 23 & 24, 2016 Rob Klein begins his seventh year at Coyote Logistics in June. He is a regional manager in their Intermodal division, focused on the movement of customers’ freight via the railroad throughout North America. He also just completed his sixth season as the assistant coach of the LFA boys varsity hockey team. Amanda Fildes Zelinski and her husband Jared welcomed their first child, William Steven, on February 25, at 7lb and 19 inches.

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Alejandro Fernández recently left his job at IBM in Spain to move to London, where he now works for Manhattan Associates, an American software consulting firm with headquarters in Atlanta. His work as a Senior Consultant involves turning retailers into omni-channel retailers.

Sophie Hanson debuted her first novel, Vinyl, in November 2015. The work is a “gritty steampunk dystopian fiction, recounting the life of Ronja, a young steam train driver struggling to support her family under the oppressive rule of The Conductor.” The novel reflects “themes of survival, discrimination, love, loyalty, revolution, and the power of music. Her heroine Ronja, suffers the tortuous effects of a form of auditory hypnosis known as The Music. Vinyl chronicles Ronja’s violent release from oppression by members of the resistance, her discovery and love of real music, and the life or death battle to free others before it’s too late.” Sophie is currently a freshman at New York University.

Megan Gallagher Gosselin earned the degree of Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management from Pennsylvania State University. She is currently employed as an engineer at GE Aviation in Rockford, Ill. Keenan Rogers recently accepted an Associate Attorney position with the Atlanta Based Law Firm Crim & Bassler, LLP.

2010 Cole Moore graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science (International Relations emphasis) and a minor in History, earning a 3.78 GPA and highest honors. As a member of the football team at Montana State from 2010–2014, he was a 3-year starter at linebacker, voted a team captain as a senior, was part of three Big Sky Conference Championships, and played in the FCS football playoffs four out of five years, including the opportunity to play on ESPN twice. In

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1937 Joseph S. Kenton, 93, died on March 20, 2014. Joe graduated from Washington University in 1941 with a degree in Public Administration. In 1949, he earned an MA in History and Government from Kansas City University. Joe was a decorated six-battle-star US Navy WWII veteran, serving from 1941-1946. He rose from apprentice seaman to command an LSM 335 landing ship at the age of 22. He taught History and Government at KSU; served on the Urban League’s Board of Directors, Board of Deacons as chairman, Country Club Congregational Church as trustee, Center School District Board of Education for six years—president for two years, and the Council on Race and Religion education committee. A pioneer of endowments for public school districts in Missouri, he began and served as first president of the Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City. Joe served for 12 years in the Missouri House of Representatives and was chairman of the Special House Committee on the KC Public School District. As the founder of the Philatelic Section of the Red Bridge Library and board member of the American Philatelic Society Ethics Committee, Joe actively worked as a stamp dealer for 41 years. Joe loved the sea and took every opportunity to set sail, including a 2010 world cruise. His last sea tour, at age 89, was the Panama Canal. He is survived by six children, Jane Kincaid, Kay Kenton Bethune, Ann Mendez, Dr. Jill Bergerhofer, Steven Kenton and Lynn Kenton, and 11 grandchildren.

1938 Thomas Benton Marriott, Jr., 97, died on February 22, 2016. He was born February 6, 1919, in Oak Park, IL, to Thomas Benton “Ben” Marriott, Sr., and Margaret Bevington “Bo” Marriott. From Lake Forest Academy he matriculated to Carleton College before entering the U.S. Army, where he served as a 1st Lieutenant in the European Theater from 1941-1945. He married Martha Anne “Honey” Tucker on September 29, 1946; they were married for 69 years. He made his career in the fire protection industry as a sales engineer and, later, vice-president for Viking Corp. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Berner. He is survived by his wife, Honey; their three children: Thomas Benton (Lindsey) Marriott, III, Martha Scott Marriott, and James Arthur Marriott; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; and one niece.

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1939 William Ray “Bill” McGaughey, Jr., 93, passed away December 3, 2014. Bill served his country as a Lieutenant (LTJG) in the Navy during WWII. He fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific, and was a skipper of a landing craft on D-Day at Utah Beach, Normandy. In 2011 he participated in the Central Illinois Honor Flight to Washington, DC to see the WWII Memorial. Bill’s professional and work career included residential development and home construction. He created the McGaughey Subdivision in Mt. Zion. Ill., on land which had previously been his grandfather’s farm. Bill worked earlier for Purity Baking Company; Osgood & Sons garment factory; and McElroy Construction Company. Bill graduated from Millikin University in 1943, where he majored in business and was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He was a board member and treasurer of the Millikin Homestead for more than 13 years and was the coordinator of the Homestead’s gardening and landscaping. More than once he played the role of Mr. Millikin for school children’s visits. He received an award from the City of Decatur’s Historical and Architectural Sites Commission in recognition of his landscaping there. In 1996 he was named Millikin HomeCLASS NOTES

in memoriam stead Volunteer of the Year. He was on the Millikin University alumni board for three years and was class reunion chair on numerous occasions. In 2007 he was named a recipient of an Alumni Loyalty Award in recognition of his years of service. Bill was actively involved in many other volunteer roles in the Decatur community. He was an 11-year member of the Decatur Garden Club and served on the club’s civil projects committee. He enjoyed volunteering with residents at Imboden Creek Living Center showing them how to cut, dry, and arrange flowers. In the spring and summer he would deliver flower arrangements from his own yard to several medical locations around Decatur. In 2002 he was invited to a Rotary meeting on the pretense that he was to deliver a talk about gardening. There he was surprised to be given the Decatur Noon Rotary Club “Service Above Self” award, the first non-Rotarian to be so honored. Bill enjoyed live music and jazz, especially the Millikin Jazz Band. Family and friends enjoyed a number of enthusiastic gatherings featuring live music in the heavily wooded back yard of the family home of 57 years in South Shores. He is survived by sons Doug (Carol), Jim (Barb), and Scott; daughter Ann Loofbourrow (Galen); seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Isabelle, granddaughter Heather, daughter-in-law Betsy, and sister, Joda Harington.

1941 Doris Eloise Robinson Johnson, 97, died on September 26, 2015. She and Herbert Earl Johnson were married on June 1, 1941, in Fairfield, Ill. In 1948 Doris and Herb moved to Abilene, Tex. along with her entire family to begin Robinson-Puckett Drilling. Her husband died in 1970. Doris was a longtime secretary to Dr. Ira Williams, the pastor at St. Paul United Methodist Church and was an active member there. She had a passion for many things, including genealogy and researching her family history. She used that passion to write a book about her family and then presented a bound copy to each of her family members. Another passion was cooking. She is survived by her daughters Sharon Proctor, Katy Bruce, and Janie Proctor; six grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers Edgar and Robert Robinson; sister Mary Helen Schick; granddaughter Loren Proctor and three sons-inlaw: William Proctor, Terry Bruce, and James Proctor. Dorothy Funk White, 88, passed away on February 4, 2011. She went on from Ferry Hall to receive her nursing degree from Northwestern School of Nursing in Evanston, Ill. Her career as a Registered Nurse took her to a paper mill in Ocanto Falls, Wis., to Green Bay, Wis., to Mitre Corp in Washington DC, and eventually back to Aurora, Ill., where she worked as a county nurse until her retirement. From her early childhood, Dorothy enjoyed spending every summer with family and friends at the family’s summer cottage at Kelly Lake in Suring, Wis. She truly loved the beauty of the lake and all the lifelong friendships she made. Dorothy is survived by her brother Henry Grimm Funk; two nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Allen White in 2011 and her brother Herbert E. Funk in 2005.

1942 Mary Gertrude Wetzel Klingensmith, 90, died June 30, 2015. She moved to Portland in 2008 from Amarillo, Tex., where she raised her family of four children with her husband, Dr. William Klingensmith. William and Mary Klingensmith were community volunteers, travelers, and friends to a wide and diverse circle of friends. Mary will be remembered for her tireless

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dedication to High Plains Public Radio, the Texas Panhandle Library System, and Planned Parenthood, but she will be missed for being the epicenter of hospitality and generosity throughout her life, wherever she lived or traveled. Mary was predeceased by her husband, eldest son, Philip; her brother, Nicholas Wetzel ’38; and her sister, Claire Bairstow ’44. She is survived by Philip’s family; her sons, David and Andrew; her daughter, Trudy; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

1944 Albert L. Hall, Jr., 89, passed away on March 9, 2016. After he graduated from Lake Forest Academy, he went on to the University of Illinois and Northwestern Law School. Albert served his country in the United States Navy. On June 28, 1947, he married Catherine “Katy” Comstock in Clinton, Ill. Albert was an attorney and worked at his father’s law firm, Hall, Roach and Johnston, until his retirement in 1995. After retirement, he was of counsel at Lesser, Lutrey, McGlynn and Howe in Lake Forest. He enjoyed collecting coins and wood carving, and also was the founder of the Waukegan Community Players. He moved to Kenosha in 2010. Survivors include his wife, Catherine “Katy” Hall; three daughters, Terry Hall ’67, Maggie Hall, and Diane (Jonathon) Pendergrast ’77; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert L. and Orpah Hall, a son, Judge David Hall; a granddaughter, Meagan Hall; and two sisters.

1945 Gordon Garrett Eggers, 88, passed away on February 17, 2016. After graduation from Lake Forest Academy, he attended Purdue University until entering the United States Army Air Forces, where served in World War II. Upon discharge he attended the University of Wyoming. On September 2, 1950 he married Georganne Hinchliff; the couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last year. After a successful multi-decade career at the Greenlee Machine Tool Company, concluding as a member of its senior executive team, he joined Ingersoll Milling Machine Company, assisting Edson Gaylord until retirement. Gordon lived in Rockford, Ill. and his community contributions included the Natural Land Institute, where he served as President of the Board of Trustees and helped champion development of the Nygren Wetland Preserve near Rockton as one of Northern Illinois’ foremost wildlife nurturing areas. He was awarded the Atwood Award, which recognizes exceptional volunteer contributions and the Community Service award for his work. He was a past president of Rockford County Club, founding member of the Rockford ProAm golf tournament, and member of the Illinois Seniors Golf Association. As a previous Director of the Western Golf Association, he had a special fondness for its Evans Scholars program, offering full college scholarships to hard-working underprivileged teens. He was also a director and supporter of the Blackhawk Area Council of Boy Scouts, and a respected member of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra Foundation. A lifelong Packers fan, he never forgot the trips to Green Bay with his father to see the team in their original stadium as a 10-year-old. Gordon is survived by his wife, Georganne; sons Gordon Garrett Eggers, Jr. (Rose), Edward Hinchliff Eggers (Vicki), and daughter Elizabeth Eggers Lind (Robert); eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Joan Seaton Winston; nieces; and nephew.

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Carl John Seifert, died on February 22, 2016. He was a native of Madison, Wis., and resided in Johnson City, Tenn. for many years. Following graduation of Lake Forest Academy, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin. He served as president of Borg Fabrics, a division of Bunker Ramo Corporation for 30 years before founding Tex-Tenn Corporation in 1981 in Gray, Tenn. Seifert was a U.S. Marine veteran. He was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Kathryn. He is survived by step-daughters Susan Miller, Kathryn Tierney, Patricia T. Kidd, and Margaret Ann Tierney; sons John C. Seifert and James C. Seifert; his sister, Susanne Steinmetz; and four grandchildren.

Alan Palmer McGregor, 71, passed away on November 15, 2015. His children, longtime girlfriend and loyal dog were by his side. From LFA, Alan matriculated to the University of Arizona, where he married Sandra E. Walker, and his daughter, Shannon, was born. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin and the birth of his son, Tucker, the family moved to Denver, Colo. At work, Alan was a stock broker, business consultant, and entrepreneur. At play, Alan was an avid sportsman with a love for tennis and golf. In addition to daily walks, and being a huge sports fan, he loved Basset Hounds and was a voracious reader. Alan is survived by his children, Shannon (Jeffrey) McGregor Cote, Alan “Tucker” (Lisa) McGregor, Jr., and grandchildren Tanner Cahoon and Bryce McGregor. He is also survived by his girlfriend of 40 years, Carolyn Kohlbusch, and three older siblings, Barbara Hodgson, Kathleen Patton and John McGregor.

1947 Lyda Hayes James, 86, passed away Feb. 8, 2015. In 1946, Lyda married her childhood sweetheart, G.W., and together they created a life filled with laughter, music, a multitude of deep friendships, flowers, Shih Tzus, Bulldogs, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Lyda was an accomplished tennis player and golfer. She was a master at piecing together complex puzzles and was a very accomplished needle-pointer. Though never formally trained, she had a talent for architectural and interior design. One of her greatest accomplishments was assisting with the design and construction of the family home they called Outabounds. In her early years, Lyda was an active member of the Junior League and the Beaux Arts Ball, serving as its chairwoman in 1968. Although Oklahoma City was home for Lyda, a significant part of her life was spent at the summer home in Harbor Springs, Mich. She and George were often the last “resorters” to leave following a very active summer regimen, waiting instead for winter to really set in and getting a little peace and quiet. Lyda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 67 years, George W. James; and her sister, Yvonne Parker. She is survived by her sons Bill (Jamie), Gib (Jennifer), Jeff, and Grant (Marcee); 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

1982 Thomas Fogarty, 51, passed away on August 24, 2015. Thomas was born December 5, 1963 to Patricia (Rourke) and Thomas Fogarty. After Lake Forest Academy, he continued his education at Hofstra University, receiving a Bachelor of the Arts in History and finishing his Masters at Boston University. Thomas spent many years living in Boston Mass., Ireland, and the Czech Republic. He returned to the states in 2008 and resided in Mesa, Ariz. He is survived by his parents; siblings Kelley Fogarty, Chris Fogarty, Carrie Roepke, and Corrie Mendoza; and nephews Kevrie Howard and Finnegan Fogarty.

1948 Sally Kelley Harper, 85, died January 28, 2016. She graduated from Lawrence College with a BA in English in 1952. Sally was an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Lake Geneva, Wis. She had served on the Vestry of the church and had chaired and worked the antique show. She was a longtime volunteer at the Lake Geneva Library and was active in the Friends of the Lake Geneva Library. She worked for the Lake Geneva Welcome Wagon. For many years she visited shut-ins for Walworth County Human Services and was active in R.S.V.P. She was an avid and talented bridge player. Sally is survived by four children, James (Donna) Harper Jr., Mary (Gene) VanNostern, Catherine Finn, and Timothy (Natalia) Harper; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Elizabeth Wardwell.

1950 Charles Luckow Pember, 83, died on August 21, 2015. Charles was interred in his hometown of Janesville, Wis., and was predeceased by his mother, Hazel Pember 1917; brother John F. Pember ’40; and sister Constance Godfrey ’47.

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Aboard the Ernestina

ISACS Youth Leadership Institute, August 23–25, 2002 Before it became the GYLI (Global Youth Leadership Institute), it was the ISACS (Independent Schools of the Central States) Youth Leadership Institute. The pilot group aboard a tall ship included LFA alumni Alicia Altheimer ‘03, Courtney Gainer ’03, Lindsay Krempely ’04, Ralph Larke ’03, Ernest Powell ’03, Raven Taylor ’03, and LFA faculty Bill Dolbee, as well as students from other Midwestern independent schools, and then-president of ISACS, John Braman. The intrepid group was accompanied by 10 professional crewmembers from the Schooner Ernestina. The program was designed for students with an inclination toward intellectual or political leadership at school, and an interest in pluralism and diversity. Bill recalls, “The reason I went on the trip is because Gloria Harper told me I had to. And I’m glad I did.” As he said to the next group to attend, “We all found the experience to be very powerful.” The program has evolved over the last decade or so (see p. 25), but here’s the group who first set sail. Back Row, l to r: Raven Taylor ’03, Ernest Powell ’03, Courtney Gainer ’03, Ralph Larke ’03. Front Row, L–R: Bill Dolbee, Lindsay Krempely ’04, Alicia Altheimer ’03. Photo courtesy of Bill Dolbee.

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