LFA Review Fall 2013

The Magazine of Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hall

FALL 2013

Reunion 2013 Be a Part of Something BIG: UPDATE inside

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John Strudwick P’13, P’15

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Susan Hoagland Ruth Keyso Rita Schulien MacAyeal ’87 John Strudwick P’13, P’15

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All the words were written 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. ©2013, 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.

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Letter from the Head of School .................. 3

Reunion 2013 .................................. 23

Ringing the Bell . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 4

In fall 2013 we opened, celebrated and dedicated new campus academic spaces.

Ferry Tales ........................................ 16 LFA Arts . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 18 LFA Athletics . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 20 Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 34 From the Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 44 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2013–14 Mr. Jeffrey B. Keller ’87 Chair Mr. Thomas J. Duckworth Vice Chair Mr. J. Michael Schell ’65 Vice Chair Mrs. Susan D. Coburn Secretary Mr. Christopher E. Freeburg ’90 Treasurer Mr. Zaid I. S. Abdul-Aleem ’90 Dr. Makola M. Abdullah ’86 Mrs. Sylvia Barros ’90 Mr. Lawrence S. Benjamin Mrs. Sandra F. Boles Dr. Kenny Bozorgi Mr. Stephen J. Brewster Dr. Chinni Chilamkurti Mr. Jim C. Cowart ’69 Mr. Brian R. Gamache Ms. Gloria W. Harper Mr. William J. Hayes Mr. Maurice L. Holmes ’83 Mrs. Michele Marsh Ihlanfeldt ’89 Mr. Ned Jessen Mr. Gregory K. Jones Mr. Ben Malek ’91 Mrs. Anne N. Reyes Mr. Jeffrey L. Silver Mr. Mark S. Simonian ’77 Dr. Regina E. Spellers Sims ’85 Mr. John A. Walton Mr. Richard L. Zhao ’04

CORRECTION In the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of the Review, Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, was inadvertently omitted from the Class of 2013’s College Matriculation list on pages 14 and 15.

The Review regrets the error.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I was both shocked and saddened to see the letter from Ms. Griffiths on the inside front cover of the Review regarding Dr. Andrus. Would it not have been enough to simply correct the caption of a picture in a previous edition rather than vilify a former headmaster who can’t defend himself for remarks made out of context almost 50 years ago?

I attended Ferry Hall from 1957 to 1960 and Dr. Andrus was the headmaster during these years. In all these years he was compassionate, caring and encouraging, and did his best to provide us with an excellent faculty who all promoted higher education. Why would a man take the job of headmaster of a girls’ school if he had a low opinion of women and disparaged their education?

I regret that you felt a need to print this vindictive letter. Dr. Andrus was a positive presence at Ferry Hall and I remember him with nothing but respect and affection.

Ruth LeVan Bison ’60

Editor’s Note I’m glad The Review readers are generating thoughtful, spirited conversation and feedback. As this is my first issue as editor, I’d like all alumni to know that we highly value your observations, opinions, and reminiscences—it truly helps us better understand and honor the history of this school community. Our shared experiences are filtered through and shaded by our individual circumstances, perspectives, and context. We thank Ms. Bison for sharing her fond memories of Dr. Andrus and her time at Ferry Hall.

Cathy Morrison Dean of Communications Lake Forest Academy | 1500 W. Kennedy Road | Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-615-3284 | cmorrison@lfanet.org Reprinted letters may be edited for style and length.

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“ I want to express my appreciation to our donors, whose generosity enables the Academy to offer a vibrant and dynamic high school experience to our students.”

This school year began with the opening and dedication of the LFA Science Center and the J. C. Cowart Media Commons, which have transformed the teaching and learning environment at the school. Specifically designed for classes in mathematics, science, and technology, these two academic spaces allow our faculty to teach in new ways and to create learning opportunities that nurture both creative thinking and innovation. Clearly, LFA is a very special place, and I want to express my appreciation to our donors, whose generosity enables the Academy to offer a vibrant and dynamic high school experience to our students.

Dr. John Strudwick Head of School

In an era when science and technology have risen to the forefront of educational imperatives at school and college, it is exciting to witness the opportunities being provided to our students through the math and science curricula, through the one-to-one iPad program, through applied technologies, through new and renovated academic space, and through important non-classroom activities such as all-school lectures and off-campus learning experiences. We are very proud of those opportunities and feel that the LFA graduates of today and tomorrow are well prepared for the scientific and mathematical requirements of the future.

This year’s Head of School Symposium also focuses on science and technology, specifically their radical impact on the way we think, work, communicate, and interact with one another and our ever-changing environment. The symposium, entitled Tomorrow’s World: The Power of Science and Technology, will include a number of guest speakers as well as a trip during spring vacation in which the student participants will visit the particle accelerator at CERN in Switzerland amongst other related experiences.

We are a school that has undergone a significant and meaningful transformation over the past decade and that can be justifiably described as one of the best schools in the country and the world. We have been led by trustees who had the courage and confidence to adopt ambitious, yet realistic, strategic plans in 2003 and 2008 that not only fostered a dynamic renewal of our mission and vision but also led the way for an improved curriculum, innovative and accessible technology, stronger and better-supported faculty, excellent college placement, and an extensive and varied co-curriculum that provides an experience of excellence for all of our students. All-in-all, it has been a very exciting and powerful time for the school, and I am more proud than ever before to be the Head of School of Lake Forest Academy.

Sincerely,

John Strudwick

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Tomorrow’s World: The Power of Science and Technology WHAT BETTER WAY TO SALUTE THE OPENING OF OUR NEW SCIENCE CENTER AND J.C. COWART MEDIA COMMONS THAN BY BRINGING THE PURPOSE AND VALUE OF THESE SPACES ALIVE FOR THE ENTIRE LFA COMMUNITY? #lfasymp1

Scan this code to link directly to the Head of School Symposium page on our website to learn more! http://lfanet.org/symposium

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The all-community read is Al Gore’s The Future, an expansive book on the role that these two fields will play in 21st century life. It’s broken into six key sections: economic globalization, world-wide digital communications, the shift in global socio-political power, and shifting models of consumerism, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability. Grier Carson notes, “We believe this book will foster a tremendous degree of curiosity, investigation, and debate within the LFA community.” Having the title available for students and faculty via iTunes allows them to carry it on their iPads, share links and notes with other LFA community members, and keep the discussion going all year long and beyond.

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The HOS Symposium webpage contains links to a number of resources, including a web portal, a “course” for the symposium in iTunesU, and a twitter hashtag for those who like to tweet. Both the portal and Twitter hashtag facilitate a degree of web-based interaction far more fluid than any email thread, so the community is encouraged to jump into those conversations at any time.

A variety of guest presenters will come to campus this year, including well-known scientists and technologists as well as LFA alumni actively working in both fields. First up: Dan Nocera comes to campus this fall to share his experience and perspective on energy conversion in biology and chemistry. Nocera is the Patterson Rockwood professor of energy at Harvard and has published more than 225 peerreviewed articles. He is the founder of Sun Catalytix, which focuses on energy storage technology working to develop safe, low-cost flow battery systems.

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“ It’s crucial that the LFA community recognizes the accelerating rate of technological change and the ultimate impact it will have on the educational process. This year’s [HOS] Symposium offers a chance for all of us to examine these changes and to better understand how they function within our lives.”

The Science Department hosts regular demonstrations/ workshops/presentations called Science on the Fly. Topics cover the whole spectrum of science, but not necessarily the things learned in class. The LFA community is invited to observe and participate in these drop-in sessions held— where else?—in/around the brand new Science Center.

Although the all-community read serves as a guide, the HOS Symposium Committee researched and recommends myriad worthwhile titles in book, video, and short article form. An evolving list of resources will be posted to both the iTunesU course and the HOS Symposium portal, but you can also check out the book list itself from the HOS Symposium webpage. Big Data, The Singularity Is Near, and Biomimicry are strong recommendations.

Calling All Alumni in the Fields of Science and Technology!

Sharing your stories and experiences provides inspiration for our students and faculty. Contact Dean of Communications Cathy Morrison at cmorrison@lfanet.org or (847) 615-3284, so we can connect you and your story with the larger LFA community.

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The spring 2014 Symposium trip will be a grand tour of some of Europe’s finest institutions and exhibits focusing on the power of science and technology. In particular, Caxy travelers will begin by viewing the Hadron Supercollider at CERN in Switzerland. Next, they will visit a series of experimental mobile technology schools in the Netherlands that are using iPads and similar technologies to transform the classroom and ultimately redefine the traditional educational model, and LFA students will have the opportunity to lead some teaching sessions. Final stop: the Citée des Science in Paris, the largest science and technology museum in Europe, while seeing a number of engineering and industrial marvels such as the Eiffel Tower (the architectural origin of the modern world). n

(Left) In his Science on the Fly invitation to the community, Mr. Rogan wrote, “We’ve got our hands on (with cryo-gloves of course) some liquid nitrogen and will be demonstrating some of the amazing effects and applications of this ultra-low temperature substance.

There’s no doubt this will be one of the Coolest (we’re talking -320F cool) demos we will do all year! I encourage all of you to encourage any parents, students, and other community members to stop by the Science Center at 12:15 for this exclusive opportunity, and don’t miss out yourself! The finale is guaranteed to be a BLAST.” (Inset) Science instructor Mike Rogan and his students demonstrate experiments with liquid nitrogen in a special Science on the Fly event during Parents Weekend, October 19, 2013.

2013–14 HEAD OF SCHOOL SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE: Grier Carson, Co-Chair, Kerry Cedergren, Co-Chair, Dave Aykroid, Nick Smith, Emily Asher ’05, John Strudwick, Head of School, Adam Schlipmann, Ed Shaughnessy, Rita MacAyeal ’87, Ashley Kolovitz, Ruth Smith, Mike Rogan RINGING THE BELL

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Lower Corbin Like You’ve Never Seen it Before Clockwise from left: Parents test drive the node chairs in Loring Strudwick’s AP Calculus BC class during Parents Weekend mini-classes.

The new 3-D printer can even manufacture parts for the Robotics team’s robot.

Construction of the Lower Corbin spaces took place over the 2013 summer.

Math students working in the J.C. Cowart Media Commons, October 2013.

Students and faculty have settled in to the J.C. Cowart Media Commons and the new spaces in Lower Corbin

BIGGER WINDOWS + TRANSFORMED CLASSROOMS + DEDICATED MATH FACULTY OFFICE + WRITE-ON WALL/WORK SPACE = THE LFA MATH DEPARTMENT’S NEW LOOK This isn’t your father’s math classroom, although it could be his old science classroom! With the opening of the new Science Center, the school was able to enhance the former science labs and create a brand new suite of classrooms to house our Math department. This special summer project was made possible thanks to the record-breaking success of LFA’s Spring Gala on May 4, 2013.

While the Dutch Auction raised $776,519, that amount was generously matched

by LFA alumnus and trustee Jim Cowart ’69, bringing the total to an astonishing $1.5 million dollars. Work began during the summer, with the transformed spaces open for academic business on the first day of school in August. The surroundings and technology may be new, but the concepts and the essence of teaching remain steadfast and strong as ever. The quality of these spaces aligns perfectly with the caliber of the faculty and the program. n

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“ It feels like I’m teaching at a completely different school.

The classrooms feel much more open and the view outside due to the huge new windows is fabulous. The media commons at the end of our hallway makes it an easy transition to allow our entire class to work on the latest project and learning applications. The Math Department office is set up to allow easy collaboration among faculty.

I see meaningful interactions in the office on a daily basis. What a wonderful place to come to teach!”

—Jeff Bateman, Math Department Chair

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LFA Trustees Head Back to Class Immersion. It’s not only the best way to become fluent in another language, it’s how our trustees gain insight on the lives of the students and the school they serve.

Each year during one of three scheduled Trustee Weekends, board members shadow a student and attend classes.

They receive hands-on classroom experience and a better sense of the student/ faculty relationship and perspective.

During the fall Trustee Weekend November 1 – 2, 2013, new board member Bill Hayes participated in trustee orientation and attended his first class day as a trustee.

Another avenue for attaining and sharing real-time perspective and context is through the annual lunch and meeting with faculty and staff. The in-depth discussion of a timely institutional topic helps them connect with the LFA community in a more personal way.

The work of the trustees as a whole is strategic and forward thinking—they are charged to determine and review the Academy’s purpose and mission and regularly reassess and approve any changes in the school’s aims and goals to stay consistent with the mission. The Head of School is appointed by the Board, and this body also oversees and approves our annual operating budget.

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equipment for the use of Lake Forest Academy. In addition, the board must authorize any construction of new buildings or major renovation of existing buildings, and any incurrence of debt, as well as empower officers of LFA to accept and request gifts on the school’s behalf.

Clearly, Academy trustees are engaged and involved in the life of the school.

They’re dedicated to their roles and responsibilities. In fact, each individual board member is expected to serve on at least one committee, attend three separate Trustee Weekend sessions per year, and represent the school locally, regionally, nationally, and even internationally. Trustees are elected to serve a three-year term, and may be reelected to serve up to three consecutive terms in total.

John Strudwick noted, “The fact that some of our trustees are parents of alumni speaks volumes to their dedication. Our trustees who are retiring [at the end of] this year have been here through the entire campaign. We’re just so lucky to have had them involved… they should be proud of what they’ve accomplished, and of their forwardthinking spirit. The next generations of students will be the beneficiaries.”

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welcome Meet Our New Trustees

Dr. Kenny Bozorgi P’14, P’15

William J. Hayes P’07, P’12

Dr. Kenny Bozorgi P’14, ’15 is a gynecologic oncologist, currently serving as chief operating officer and chief infor• in officer the LFA at athletic section, mation Magna Healthcare some captions have periods Systems, and vice president of medical and others do not. also the operations DayOne footer onatpage 21 stillHealth. reads Previ‘sports rather than LFA ously, Dr. shorts’ Bozorgi served as clinical athletics Let’sdivision take the of periods director in the gynecologic off the captions and change oncology at Evanston Northwestern Sports Shorts to LFA Athletics Healthcare and was assistant professor • page 4 ofoncology the Update, of gynecologic at the the Northline spacing in the Feinberg quote and School western University byline are off I’m not seeing includes of healthcare information technology, EMR, healthcare, healthcare management, hospitals, HER, clinical research, informatics, surgery, strategic planning, cancer, healthcare consulting, real estate investing, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Bozorgi has served on the boards of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, ASC Association, Ambulatory Surgery Center Association of Illinois (VP and Board Member), Georgetown University Alumni Group, Lake Forest Country Day School (LFCDS) Board of Trustees (2007– present with current term ending this June). At LFCDS, he was Development Chair (2009–2012) and a member of the Education and Diversity Committees. In addition, he has received numerous professional honors and awards, including the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Top Resident Teacher Award in 2005.

formatics) While at Georgetown, he was a member of the crew team. Just completing his second year as an LFA parent, Dr. Bozorgi is an active volunteer for the Academy Fund. He and his wife, Susan, live with their family in Antioch, Ill. William J. Hayes P ’07, ’12 joined Safway Group LLC in February 2012 as President and COO and was promoted to CEO in June 2012. Prior to joining Safway, he was President of Honeywell Safety Products (“HSP”), formerly known as Norcross Safety Products, an Odyssey portfolio company from 2005–2008. Prior to Norcross and HSP, Mr. Hayes was Corporate Vice President and Board Member of Nitto Denko Corp ($7B/Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed technology company), where he led Nitto Denko’s Americas businesses. Mr. Hayes began his career at Johnson & Johnson and Brady Corp.

Mr. Hayes has extensive board experience, having served on the boards of all group companies in the Safway Group, all group companies in the General Safety and Preparedness group of Norcross Safety Products, all group companies in the Nitto Americas group of companies, Nitto Denko Corp, Kellogg/Northwestern Alumni Advisory Board (10 years), and The School of St. Mary’s Parents Board.

Mr. Hayes earned his BA from Northern Illinois University and his MBA (cum laude) from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He has been affiliated with LFA since 2003 and has supported the school’s vision through the Academy Fund, Gala, and The Campaign for LFA. He and his family live in Lake Forest, Ill. n

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URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Alumni Relations Goes On the Road (l to r): LFA young alumni Kenny Chavez ’11, Henry Lopez ’11, Charles Gallagher ’13, Kalina Gajda ’13, and Sasha Breydburd ’12, at Papa Del’s in Urbana-Champaign on Oct. 15, 2013.

(Right) University of Illinois students and LFA graduates (l to r) Mick Krongchon’13, Kai Chang ’12, Andy Lee ’13, Kate Lee ’12, and Jerome Sacherer ’13 in Urbana-Champaign.

In her new role as director of alumni relations at Lake Forest Academy, Ruth Keyso has been traveling around the country to visit with LFA graduates and to reconnect them with the school. In October, after a fabulous Reunion Weekend on campus, she traveled to Urbana-Champaign to visit with young alumni at the University of Illinois. That same month she joined Head of School John Strudwick at Hyde Park Jewelers in Denver for a gathering hosted by Michael Pollak ’71 and his wife, Shereen, to celebrate the Campaign for LFA. The month wrapped up with a young alumni event in Evanston, Ill. In November, she and John Strudwick will visit with alumni on the West Coast (Los Angeles and San Francisco, Calif.), returning to Chicago for the first LFA Happy Hour for young alumni on November 21.

Ruth looks forward to connecting with YOU! For more details about these and other upcoming events, please email Ruth at rkeyso@lfanet.org, call her at 847-615-3268 or cell 847-224-6072 or visit the LFA website at www.lfanet. org/alumni. n

The Academy recently appointed Ruth Keyso to the position of Director of Alumni Relations. Ruth has been at LFA since September 2001, at which time she served the school as Director of Communications. In 2010, she moved into a new position as Major Gifts Officer, supporting the school in its fundraising efforts for the Campaign for LFA. In September 2013, she added alumni relations responsibilities to her role, while continuing her work in fundraising and campaign communications. Ruth is thrilled to be in contact with LFA and Ferry Hall alumni in all grades and encourages everyone to reach out to her at the school or through Facebook. rkeyso@lfanet.org, 847-615-3268

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DENVER

(l to r): Host Michael Pollak ’71, Whitney Saunders, Mark Saunders ’95, Sarah McCaw Smith ’99, and Janis Dickman ’99 at Hyde Park Jewelers in Denver on Oct. 23, 2013.

(l to r): Head of School John Strudwick with Phil Von Der Heydt ’65, Tom Kelley ’65, and Jason Smith ’99.

EVANSTON

(l to r): Michael Pollak ’71 with Lauren Werckenthien ’06 and Robert Kohl.

LFA young alumni enjoy dinner and conversation at Lulu’s in Evanston on Oct. 30, 2013. (l to r) KC Chilamkurti ’11, Holly West ’11, Nancy Wang ’13, Judy Suh ’09, Mary Kate Hayes ’12, LFA’s Assistant Director of Global Outreach Joy Zhao, and her husband, trustee Richard Zhao ’04.

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ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING 2013 OVERVIEW

THANK YOU THE FY13 REPORT OF GIVING FEATURES GRATITUDE, LOYALTY, STRATEGIC THINKING, GIFTS AT WORK, TIRELESS VOLUNTEERS, AND GENEROUS DONORS. THE DETAILS SHOW HOW LFA IS BETTER AS A RESULT.

This Annual Report of Giving heartily acknowledges the hundreds of donors in FY ’13 who generously stepped forward to support LFA’s 156-year history of educating young minds.

Academy Fund gifts make an immediate difference in the life of the school community and provide that margin of excellence that sets the Academy apart from its peers both nationally and internationally. Your belief, dedication, pride and support make us stronger—we are truly grateful. n

Scan this code to see the full report online, or visit http://issuu.com/lfa_communications/docs/ar13finalweb2?e=9455650/5494645

For a paper copy, call 847-615-3275

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Where it came from …

3.7% .5%

REVENUE FISCAL YEAR 2012–13

8.2%

n Tuition and Academic Fees

76.8%

$17,650,000

n Rental Income

10.8%

$2,488,000

n Charitable Giving

8.2%

$1,880,000

n Endowment

3.7%

$850,000

n Other Income

.5%

$103,000

TOTAL

10.8%

76.8%

100% $22,971,000

Where it all went …

5.3%

EXPENSES FISCAL YEAR 2012–13

9.2%

n Salaries and Benefits

36.5%

$8,385,000

n Financial Aid

17.5%

$4,023,000

n M aintenance, Facilities, and Debt Service

16.3%

$3,740,000

n Operations

15.2%

$3,479,000

9.2%

$2,100,000

n F aculty Professional Development, Supplies, and Travel 5.3%

$1,208,000

n Food Services and Catering

TOTAL

100%

15.2%

2012–13 TUITION Day: $34,700 Boarding: $47,000 International Fee: $2,000 FINANCIAL AID 32% of students enrolled received financial aid The numbers listed here are unaudited figures for fiscal year 2013.

36.5%

16.3%

17.5%

$22,935,000

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Members of the Korean Parents Association celebrate the opening of the Upper Atrium in the Science Center during Parents Weekend. (l to r): Mr. Jong Pil Eun, Dr. John Strudwick, Mrs. Mi Kyung Eun, Ms. Eunyoung Kwak, Ms. Namhee Lee, Mr. Young Suk “YS” Kwon

Members of the Gorter and Zafirovski families on hand for the celebration. (l to r): Matt Zafirovski ’04, Chris Gorter ’06, life trustee Lauren Gorter P’06, P’09, life trustee Robin Zafirovski and her husband, Mike P’04, P’05, P’09

Head of School John Strudwick with Corbin Chair recipient Chris Dozois ’84

Head of School John Strudwick and Board Chair Jeff Keller ’87 unveil the Science Center dedication plaque.

Medvec Family Atrium, Science Center: Vicki and Paul Medvec P’15

Gallagher Family Department Office, Science Center: Debbie and Rick Gallagher P’07, P’09, P’11, P’13

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Whether one uses the word as an adjective or a noun—to describe someone wholly committed to a cause, or setting something apart, reserved for a specific purpose, or marking the official opening of an institution, building or monument—“dedicated” and “dedication” are just the right words for this story.

On a rainy November 1 evening, members of the Lake Forest Academy Board of Trustees and the school Cornerstone Society assembled to toast LFA’s leadership donors and the dedication of the Science Center and the J.C. Cowart Media Commons, as well as to honor deeply dedicated volunteers, and an endowed chair recipient.

CORBIN CHAIR The first presentation of the evening announced the recipient of the Harold H. Corbin Jr. Chair in Environmental Studies. Chris Dozois ’84, Department Chair and Instructor in History, will hold the Corbin Chair for a three-year term.

INSPIRING LEADERSHIP Life trustees Lauren Gorter P’06, P’09 and Robin Zafirovski P’04, P’05, P’09, two tireless leaders who have loyally served LFA for more than a decade, were presented with the Service to the School Award.

Dedicated in Every Sense of the Word THE ANNUAL CORNERSTONE SOCIETY EVENT WAS A PERFECT MIX OF CELEBRATION AND RESPECT, AS KEY MEMBERS OF THE LFA COMMUNITY GATHERED TO DEDICATE THE NEWEST ACADEMIC SPACES ON CAMPUS

FORMAL DEDICATION OF ACADEMIC SPACES There’s no question of the profound impact the new Science Center will have in terms of the Academy’s academic program—it is, indeed, a cornerstone symbolically and practically. The inscription on the Science Center dedication plaque reads, “Lake Forest Academy gratefully acknowledges the vision that has transformed learning and the generous donors who made it possible.”

In fact, there are additional plaques placed throughout the building recognizing leadership donors who stepped up early to help make the vision a reality. While the Gallagher and Medvec families were on hand for the evening, just two weeks earlier, during Parents Weekend, members of the LFA Korean Parents Association celebrated the dedication of their named space, the upper atrium. It’s important to note that in honoring some donors’ wishes, other spaces will be named and recognized publicly at a later date.

The final formal dedication of the evening took place once the assembled guests made their way along a luminaria-lit path from the Science Center through the new entrance to the Lower Corbin academic wing. Once there, Dr. Strudwick completed the ceremonial portion of the night by dedicating the J.C. Cowart Media Commons. (For more about the Cowart Media Commons, see page 4.) n RINGING THE BELL

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Ferry Hall Day This historic institution, beloved by so many, opened its doors on September 22, 1869. Today, current students honor the founding with the annual Ferry Hall Day celebration. This year, the 144th anniversary was observed on Friday, September 20, beginning with the Morning Meeting, where Head of School John Strudwick introduced Ferry Hall alumnae Terry Hall ’67, former Ferry Hall prefects Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06 and Jessica Gunderson ’12, and the 2013 –2014 Ferry Hall prefect, Madeleine Pattis ’14. The presentation included the singing of the Ferry Hall Alma Mater penned by Dotti Freytag Beck von Peccoz Howe ’53. (See more about Mrs. Howe below). A coveted jeans day was given to those students who wore yellow and white in honor of Ferry Hall, and cookies, decorated in yellow and white, were served to the school community in Reid Hall.

2013 Ferry Hall Woman of Distinction Dotti Freytag Beck von Peccoz Howe ’53 secured her place in the history of Ferry Hall the day she submitted and ultimately won the competition for a new school song. From Lake Forest to Southern California to Brazil, she has touched communities through her passion as an actress, musician, volunteer, fundraiser, and arts enthusiast. Her leadership and service to numerous organizations, including hospitals, the Starlight theater, and the San Diego Zoo, is admirable. Along the way, she never forgot her years at Ferry Hall and the faculty and friends who made that time so special. Head of School John Strudwick remarked, “We thank Dotti for remaining a loyal volunteer for and advocate of the education provided to girls at Lake Forest Academy. Her enthusiasm, vivacity, and the joy she exudes in all pursuits have endeared her to many and distinguish her among alumni.

For her support of both the Academy and Ferry Hall and for creating the song we sing to honor our history, she truly is a Woman of Distinction.” In addition to the Saturday evening presentation, Dotti was the guest of honor at the Ferry Hall Brunch held in the Ferry Hall dormitory on Saturday, September 28, 2013.

Athletic Department Debuts Second Set of Yellow Jerseys Last year’s Homecoming festivities saw the introduction of yellow jerseys for the field hockey team. This year, the girls on the varsity volleyball team followed suit with yellow jerseys of their own. Both sets of uniforms feature the Ferry Hall insignia on the left shoulder as worn on the original Ferry Hall blazers, honoring the school’s tradition and history.

1. Enjoying Ferry Hall Day cookies after the morning’s celebration (l to r): Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06, John Strudwick, Terry Hall ’67, Madeleine Pattis ’14, Jessica Gunderson ’12.

2. Celebrating the 144th Anniversary of the founding of Ferry Hall.

3. Current LFA students sing the school song at Morning Meeting.

4. Luncheon guests at Dotti’s table include ((l–r)): Gail Guggenheim, Pat Livingstone, Cynthia Patterson, Dotti Freytag Howe ’53, and Courtney Shaw Boone ’88.

5. Dotti Freytag Beck von Peccoz Howe ’53 shares her story with alumnae and current students gathered for the Ferry Hall luncheon held in the Ferry Hall girls dormitory.

6. The girls volleyball team proudly celebrates their Ferry Hall roots (and a victory) on Homecoming Day, September 28, 2013.

7. Pink game day uniform accessories are just one way students chose to support the cause for breast cancer awareness.

Harlow Society Raising Funds and Awareness Finding that breast cancer impacts the lives of many members of the school community, and following the lead of October breast cancer awareness initiatives across the country, members of the Harlow Society joined forces with other campus organizations to coordinate a variety of activities to support sufferers and survivors, as well as their friends and families. The students’ efforts culminated with a benefit Ice Hockey game in the MacKenzie Ice Arena on Sunday, November 3. Senior Caroline Duckworth said, “We organized a benefit hockey game to support breast cancer research. The Lake Forest High School varsity hockey team agreed to mix teams with the LFA Prep team, so the whole Lake Forest hockey community came together for this cause.” The Harlow Society is a school club that works to raise awareness of topics and causes pertinent to women. n

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LFA Arts Fall Extravaganza for the Arts THIS ANNUAL HIGHLIGHT OF PARENTS WEEKEND OFFERS A MULTI-SENSORY EXPERIENCE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY It all began with the opening night performance of the fall play, Almost, Maine; throughout the weekend, visual art created by students was on proud display in the second floor gallery of The Cressey Center for the Arts. On Saturday afternoon, parents and siblings had the opportunity to participate in a Pottery Master Class. The finale of the arts portion of the weekend was the concert, featuring the traditional full orchestra, the laptop orchestra, the choir and Co-ax, the rock band. You might say all the LFA families left on a high note. n

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Z and teammates acknowledge a strong performance

Making a Splash...

By presstime, this record board was already outdated, as four more records fell in the last week of the season

What makes her special is that she lets her ability in the pool do the talking. She remains humble.”

The air horn sounds and the swimmers launch themselves into their designated lanes.

Z says, “I started swimming when I was nine, but only began to do it competitively at the age of twelve.” When asked how she felt in her very first swim meet, she recalls, “I remember that I was ten and really nervous, because all of the other girls I was swimming against were taller than me.

I remember that I won the event, but I can’t remember what I swam.”

Coaches and teammates excitedly encourage and exhort the competitors to swim stronger, faster, harder. And when Hande Zeynep Kevanc ’17 is in the pool, all eyes dart anxiously between the swimmers churning through the water, the real-time race stats on the projection screen, and the record board mounted on the south wall.

She mentions her swim club in Turkey—Galatasaray— saying, “It has the best swimming program of the country and is the biggest club in Turkey. That is the place where I started swimming and get all my skills from.” As a result, she had “the chance to swim in the EYOF (European Youth Olympics),” representing her country in 2011.

That’s because the Caxy freshman from Turkey, known as “Z” to her classmates, teammates, teachers, and coaches, spent the 2013 fall season breaking records, including the 50, 100, and 200 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 100 breaststroke, 500 breaststroke, and 200 individual medley.

So how did this international student-athlete find—and choose—LFA?

…AS SHE SMASHES THE GIRLS SWIMMING RECORDS AT LFA

Z and teammates Lili Mae Kinney ’15, Currie Smith ’15 and Ellie Snyder ’15 now own the records for the 200 medley relay and the 200 freestyle. In fact, the team finished the season undefeated.

Coach Eric Turner notes, “She’s a great team leader, with a positive impact on the team.”

Athletic Director Darrin Madeley adds, “What Z has brought is more excitement to what was already a good team. With a strong nucleus, Z has made everyone swim at a higher level.

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According to Z, “My parents did research about schools in Chicago because my uncle lives here and we wanted to be closer to him. I decided to come here because I wanted to get a good education and I believe that the teachers here will help me reach my goals.”

Describing her near-term dreams and aspirations, Z adds, “Academically, I want to get in one of the top colleges (Ivy League schools). As for swimming, I would like to participate in the Olympics and am currently working to achieve this.”

In addition to the Caxy swim team, she swims on the Turkish Junior World team, and when she returns to Turkey, she’ll continue to compete internationally.

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Mbasa Mayikana ’14 films on an iPhone during practice, so coaches and players can refer to a particular drill, technique or formation

Hudl Up! That’s not a misspelling, it’s just one way LFA incorporates science and technology into practices and games throughout the Athletic Department, and allows Caxy fans all over the globe to follow many of our teams from a distance.

Senior Night celebration

“ …The most magical thing about swimming is building relationships with my teammates and supporting each other at meets. I like that these relationships last forever.”

—Hande Zeynep Kivanc ’17

Day in and day out, however, it’s the camaraderie and the team spirit that create a special bond and lasting memories.

Coach Turner points out, “The boarding school environment has a positive impact on the team dynamic,” and views the team experience and practices as a healthy balance to the academic rigor.

Z acknowledged the initial challenge in her transition, noting that she “didn’t have much time between classes and had to get used to the homework load,” and concurs with Coach Turner, saying, “You work very hard, but you still have time for friendships and sports. I also like the campus a lot. I was surprised how fast I made friends, especially during the preseason.”

In fact, her favorite Caxy team memory so far is Senior Night, “because I felt very close to the team.” She continued, “I think that the most magical thing about swimming is building relationships with my teammates and supporting each other at meets. I like that these relationships last forever.” n

Once upon a time, heavy cameras were mounted on a tripod, a game (and on rare occasions, a practice) was filmed from one angle; coaches had to process—literally, cut-up and splice—that film to a manageable, cohesive reel, which players had to gather as a group to watch. Creating a highlight film for an individual player was a labor-intensive, expensive project. And if you couldn’t be at a game, you likely would have missed it altogether.

As coaches have moved from film, to video, to the iPad, the evolution of technology has allowed them to streamline the process of practice and game planning, evaluating player performance, scouting the next team on the schedule, and making an individual student’s highlights available to college coaches.

Using the software apps (LFA uses a program called Hudl), a coach can film a key segment from a practice on an iPhone, combine multiple angles from multiple cameras from a game or practice and share it all, sometimes instantaneously. Everything is web-based, so players can access selected film clips at any time through a variety of devices. They can watch at their own pace or with a group, review key plays as often as necessary, zoom in to see a particular technique, or stop to examine a formation.

Parents, far-flung family members—even alumni—can watch Caxy games in real time or view the recorded game from almost any place on the globe. Check us out High School Cube (http://www.highschoolcube.com/schools/lakeforest-academy-lake-forest-illinois) to see which LFA games and matches are available during any given season. n

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LFA Athletics From LFA to NHL ALUMNUS TAKES THE ICE WITH THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING Not every school can claim a professional athlete on its roster of alumni. LFA is proud to call NHL player Teddy Purcell ’04 one of its own.

The 28-year-old Tampa Bay Lightning right winger and Newfoundland native spent his sophomore year at LFA as a boarder. When asked about his biggest challenge in transitioning from home to boarding school, then 16-year-old Teddy said learning to do his own laundry was at the top of the list.

These days, Teddy’s biggest challenge is keeping his body healthy and rested so that he can play in the pros as long as possible. During a brief visit with Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso at the United Center in October, Teddy talked about the rigors and rewards of playing in the big leagues.

“Before I made pro, I thought it looked so easy,” says Teddy.

“But it’s challenging; there are ups and downs. It’s not always as glamorous as it looks.”

A grueling travel schedule, hours spent on planes and in hotels, and pressure to succeed are balanced by an off-season when Teddy can return to Canada to play golf, work out, and spend time with his family and friends. Reflecting on his career trajectory and making it to the big leagues—his childhood dream—Teddy says he feels enormously grateful and happy.

IN A FLASH Name: Teddy Purcell ’04 Hometown: St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada DOB: September 8, 1985 Team: Tampa Bay Lightning, #16, right wing Career: Lake Forest Academy, Cedar Rapids Rough Riders (USHL), University of Maine, Manchester Monarchs, Los Angeles Kings, Tampa Bay Lightning Favorite music: Pearl Jam Favorite TV show: Entourage Favorite junk food: Nachos and cheese Hobbies: Golf, beach Hockey hero: Teemu Selanne

“This was a huge dream, something I always wanted to do and something I don’t take for granted,” says Teddy.

Pre-game ritual: I eat the same meal every game day and nap at the same time

Teddy remembers being the last of his friends to join a hockey club as a kid. Peer pressured into playing, he joined his elementary school team and has been “hooked since day one.”

He says he used to dream about playing pro but wondered if it was feasible. Now, after paying his dues, working hard, using his talent, and catching a few breaks here and there, he’s finally in the NHL. One of the highlights of his career was signing his first professional contract.

Post-game ritual: Winding down with a long meal and a glass of wine

“My grandfather and grandma were next to me when I did that, so it was pretty special,” he recalls.

Teddy has played on two NHL teams: the LA Kings and the TB Lightning. He enjoyed both organizations and the “unbelievable teammates” he shared the ice with. And living in warm weather climes was a nice perk.

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Favorite LFA memory: Scoring 5 goals in one game Favorite pro team (besides TB Lightning of course!): TB Rays

“It’s always fun to go to the rink in your shorts every day,” he says.

When asked his advice for today’s Caxy athletes, Teddy keeps it simple.

“Dream big and work hard. And have fun with it.” n —Ruth Keyso

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A beautiful campus, sensational weather, and a full slate of events and activities made for a memorable weekend for hundreds of alumni on September 27 and 28. n

Friday Night Receptions at Miramar in Highwood

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(Top, l to r): Jeff Blumenthal ’58, Barbara Hirsheimer, Colin Campbell ’56, Charlie Hirsheimer ’56, and Joan Blumenthal (Above Left) Chris Penn ’68 and his wife, Diane (Near left) Go, Caxys!

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Friday Night Receptions at Miramar in Highwood

(l to r): Melissa Warner Burget ’73, Stef Lopata ’73, and Sarah Olcott Moore ’73

(l to r): Stu Manchester ’52, Don Wager ’53, Carl Weston ’52, Pete Stebbins ’52, and Bill Makelim ’50

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Saturday Morning Master Classes

It’s back to class for alumni Gerry Nordberg ’53 (front) and Brian Chernack ’63, and Peter Park ’63 (back) (Top) Alumni who attended the Master Class sessions were treated to a demonstration by the robotics team.

Ferry Hall Brunch Alumnae enjoy the Ferry Hall brunch and Women of Distinction ceremony in the Ferry Hall Dormitory on Saturday morning. (l to r): Nell Gallagher Hungerford ’73, Beth Petit Shaw ’75, Sue Bak Fitz ’73, Jeff Cummins O’Banion ’73, and Darcy King-Leatham ’73.

Former Ferry Hall Prefect Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06 (left) with current FH Prefect Madeleine Pattis ’14, Jenna Selati ’14, and Madeleine Pye ’15

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Afternoon Fun Kneeling in front (l to r): Jonathan Jin ’11, Tunan Chen ’12; Standing (l to r): Ben Kant ’03, Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06, Adam Mays ’03. This group worked together to pull the Alumni Chariot in a traditional Homecoming Halftime event at the football game.

An Alumni Tailgate, the Caxy mascot, and an exciting football game gave LFA alumni and their families a taste of Academy tradition and an opportunity to reconnect with former teachers and old friends.

Alumni (l to r): Charlie Cooper ’96, Tim Martin ’96, Thomas Keegan ’08, Zach Yirkovsky ’01, joined the Prep Hockey team for a friendly scrimmage in the MacKenzie Ice Arena.

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Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame honoree Dick Bressler ’48 receives his award from Head of School John Strudwick

“ His loyalty to the Academy—its history, its mission, its faculty—is steadfast; through word and deed, he has demonstrated his affection for his alma mater and his fervent desire to see it thrive.”

Al Louer’s service to Lake Forest Academy has spanned decades. First as teacher, then as board member, and continuing as Life Trustee, he has shared his wisdom and support enthusiastically and unwaveringly since his 1963 graduation from the Academy. A seasoned philanthropist and skilled fundraiser, he has devoted his life to ensuring the health and vitality of such institutions as LFA and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Head of School John Strudwick remarked, “His loyalty to the Academy—its history, its mission, its faculty—is steadfast; through word and deed, he has demonstrated his affection for his alma mater and his fervent desire to see it thrive. We are proud to recognize him for his lifelong service to Lake Forest Academy and thank him for his extraordinary commitment to the school. His legacy of dedication and devotion is a model for all.”

Hall of Fame honoree and LFA life trustee Al Louer ’63 with Head of School John Strudwick

“ His zest for life and travel, combined with a boundless devotion to his alma mater, and constant commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the Academy, are worthy of the highest praise and emulation.”

A captain of industry, Dick Bressler ’48 has been a leader in some of America’s most prominent companies, including his chairmanship of Burlington Northern Inc. He’s also been at the forefront of the Academy community as one of the school’s most generous donors. A humble man, his quiet dedication to LFA students and faculty through support of scholarship and teaching excellence has strengthened the school and demonstrated a commitment to the values and ideals upon which the Academy was founded. Head of School John Strudwick remarked, “His zest for life and travel, combined with a boundless devotion to his alma mater, and constant commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the Academy, are worthy of the highest praise and emulation. It is an honor to celebrate his contributions to Lake Forest Academy and to recognize the tremendous influence he has had upon the students and faculty of the school.”

Woman of Distinction Ferry Hall Woman of Distinction Dotti Freytag Beck von Peccoz Howe ’53 with Head of School John Strudwick (Note: Dotti’s bio appears in the Ferry Tales section on page 16)

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State of the School Presentation

Head of School John Strudwick delivers the State of the School Address to alumni and current parents.

Piano Performance by Boom Dej-Udom ’15, son of Termboon Dej-Udom ’87.

Showcasing singers from the Arts Concentration Program, (l to r): Jessie Rosso ’14, Catherine Hanlon ’14, Madeleine Pattis ’14, Sophia Platcow ’16, Aggie Walgreen ’16 Co-ax wraps up the show, featuring alumna Kemmer Cope ’13 on drums. (l–r) Marcus Koppenhoefer ’16, Boom Dej-Udom ’15, Jessie Rosso ’14, Steve Ryder, Daniel Bunning ’15, Grant Eckstrom ’15, and Dean Romanchek ’15.

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Reunion Dinners

(Top) Classes of ’64–’13 dine under the tent in the Formal Gardens (Upper Left) Classes of ’44–’63 are seated for dinner in the Library Reading Room

LFA Class of 1952 61ST REUNION Seated (l to r): Pete Stebbins, Lalla Peterson Goodwillie, Corky Hellyer Standing (l to r): Carl Weston, John Goodwillie, Chuck Beard

Ferry Hall Class of 1953 60TH REUNION Seated (l to r): Sarah Thomas, Dotti Freytag Beck von Peccoz Howe, Jody DeNaut Powell Standing (l to r): Nancy Roberts Herndon, Karen Hansen Smith, Nicki Newman Tanner

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LFA Class of 1953

LFA Class of 1963

60TH REUNION

50TH REUNION

Seated (l to r): Tom Klingbiel, Don Wager; Standing (l to r): Tom Hodgkins, Gerry Nordberg

Seated (l to r): Hank Holste and Phil Hall; Standing (l to r): Richard Cottrell, Peter Park and Al Louer

LFA Class of 1968 45TH REUNION Steve Suiter, Chris Penn, Philip O’Brien, and Chuck Gregory

LFA Class of 1958 55TH REUNION (l to r): George Snyder ’58, Peggy Hendrix (guest of George Snyder), and Jeff Blumenthal ’58. Not pictured: Carl Davis ’58.

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LFA and Ferry Hall Class of 1973 40TH REUNION Seated (l to r): Maria Swift, Jennifer Cummins O’Banion, Michael Pappas, Cyd Gordon Goldberg, Sarah Olcott Moore, Ann Spalding; Standing (l to r): Michael Roberts, Susan Bak Fitz, Loretta Kalnow Kaplan, Richard Welch, Michael Moore, Jon Skulborstad, David Gutfreund, Patrick McCarthy, Steve Temkin, Nell Gallagher Hungerford, Melissa Warner Burget, Rick Vernon

LFA Class of 1978

Class of 1983

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30TH REUNION

Peter Katris and Greg Colley

Seated (l to r): Ursula Bailey, Liz Farwell, Catherine Cameron-Richey, Jeff Yarmo Standing (l to r): Joe Falcone ’82, Tom Olivieri, Myron Ford, Chuck Matthews, Maurice Holmes

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Class of 1988 25TH REUNION Front Row (l to r): Garrett Kaufman, James Kalkanis, James Capstick, Carlyle Chaudruc Upson, Missy Lewy Hirschel, George Nestorovich, Regina Wenner Barney; Back Row (l to r): John Ireland, Nell Bruen Ireland, Michelle Coyle, Muffin Gaffney Mott, Julie Kussel Schoellhorn, Katie Kurek Surkamer, Geoff Diehl (Left) Alexis Hershenhorn Ross, Jenny Hayward Greco, Missy LaPota Esposito, Regina Wenner Barney, Cathy Cooper, Carlyle Chaudruc Upson

Class of 1993 20TH REUNION Front Row (l to r): Tally Boaz Melone, Kate Smart Mursau, Lori Valters Fitzgerald, Betsy Sommer Flaherty, Cappy Lau, Beth Tahmoush Truett; Middle Row: Todd Davies, Biz Lindsay-Ryan, Jesse Roberts, Susan Callahan Dunn, Ahmad Muhammad, Carl Waiters; Back Row (l to r): Sameer Sait, Kevin Gapp, Phil McFarland, Jeremy Gimbel, Rumi Kuli

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Class of 1998 15TH REUNION (l to r): Erin Epstein Hoffmeier, Kristina Rosser, Phil Gross, Nirali Dalia

Class of 2003 10TH REUNION Front Row (l to r): Ben Kant, Nimmi Chilamkurti, Willow Walker, Alicia Altheimer; Back Row (l to r): Peter Kane, Adam Mays, Sam Symon, Beth Chevalier, Sara Jerez, Yousuf Hussain

Class of 2008 5TH REUNION Front Row (l to r): Peter Johnson, Georgi Kostov, Michael Simms, Nate Bateman; Back Row (l to r): Liz Thoms, Rhea Bovee, Thomas Keegan, Rita Riccio, Maira Lopez

For more photos from Homecoming and Reunion 2013, go to flickr.com/photos/lakeforestacademy

Calling All Gmail Users!

With Gmail’s new organizational tabs for their email program, your LFA Alumni e-news and the LFA Parent e-news are automatically being filtered to your Promotions tab. There are three easy ways to move us to the Primary tab, where you’ll see our emails more readily.

1. Drag and drop the LFA e-news from the Promotions tab to the Primary tab.

2. PC users can right-click the email to move it from one tab to the other.

3. Messages you mark with a star will also move to your Primary tab so they’re easier to keep track of.

Learn more about tabs here: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/3055016 The LFA Alumni e-news is usually sent the first Friday of the month. The LFA Parent e-news is distributed on Thursday mornings. n

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Hall of Fame in his industry. He was inducted into LFA’s Hall of Fame in 2011.

Joan Dixon Keller writes that the profile of Sally Anderson in the winter 2013 issue of the Review inspired her to report in. She, too, is grateful for her two years at Ferry Hall. The Tremain-Lorenzen-Barbour teaching was, indeed, demanding and outstanding. Joan matriculated at Pembroke (former women’s division of Brown University, class of 1949). After a brief time in Boston, she returned to Springfield, Ill., then Atlanta in 1979. She summers in Michigan.

Joan’s husband, Oliver Keller (Williams, Class of 1944), died in 2008. She has two daughters, who live in New England, and four grandchildren in college: Harvard, Hobart, George Washington, and University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill). Her other two grandchildren work in Boston and New York City. Joan recently connected with Marcia Bogaard McCracken. They encourage everyone in the Ferry Hall class of 1945 to report in!

Life trustee Bill Vernon ’50 receives the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Promotional Products Industry.

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Mary “Lefty” Dailey writes that she still enjoys living in Wyoming, where she loves seeing endless fields of cattle and horses against a backdrop of the Bighorn Mountains. Lefty stopped running her opera tour travel business about two years ago and is now working on her father’s large photo collection featuring cowboys, horses, and dust. She also spends time playing bridge and running the gift shop at her church.

In November she traveled to NYC for the annual investiture and meeting of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, an order to which she has belonged since 1977. Lefty keeps in touch with Sue Day, Willie Williams Sanderson ’47, and Sue Weston Van Steenderen ’47 and would love to hear from more classmates. mtdailey@ wyoming.com

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LFA life trustee Bill Vernon was recently awarded the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Promotional Products Industry. Bill is CEO of The Vernon Company in Newton, Iowa. The award recognizes Bill’s work with nonprofits over a lifetime. He has chaired more than 20 non-profit organizations and has received the highest volunteer recognition from his hometown (Newton), the State of Iowa, the U.S. Department of Army (third highest) and is in the

1954 Tony White sent a photo from Red Rock Ranch in Jackson Hole, WY., taken August 16, 2013. (l to r): Tony White, Moose Dunne—former LFA Trustee and father of Ralph Dunne ’77, and David MacKenzie ’50.

1955 Sondra Jagnow moved from Orlando, Fla., to Minnesota last October and finally found a condo. Her house in Florida was flooded by a leaking water line to the ice maker. She now lives closer to her family in Minnesota and Michigan.

Her youngest daughter, Denise, passed away 9 years ago from asthma complications. Her other two daughters are very well, happy and busy: Dixie is a chemical engineer at Boston Scientific; Dawn is a CPA at Magnet360. Sondra is retired. She keeps busy volunteering and playing bridge.

1959 James “Mac” Harris writes that he and classmate John Dille enjoyed dinner and a boat ride at Dille’s riverside house in Elkhart, Ind., in June 2013.

1960 (l to r): George Johnson, Skip Hickenlooper, and Dave Percival enjoy visiting with one another in Colorado during the summer 2013.

1961 Bob Stiles and his wife, Nancy, were in Massachusetts to attend the Brimfield Antiques Fair in early July. While there, they traveled to Belchertown, Mass., to visit former LFA faculty member Ernie Barry (LFA 1955–83) and his wife, Lil. They enjoyed lunch together and an afternoon of LFA memories. Bob was one of many pole-vaulters who won championships in major meets for his coach and mentor Barry. (l to r): Ernie and Lil Barry with Nancy and Bob Stiles ’61

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1963 Judy Darzes Beumler writes: Can it really be 50 years since graduation from Ferry Hall? She says it feels like yesterday when she and her classmates put on their white dresses, carefully lifted their roses, graduated, and left the beautiful ivy walls of their school on the shores of Lake Michigan. Life took Judy around the world as an Army wife for 28 years. For the last decade, she has been working as a wedding newspaper owner/editor and is now enjoying a semi-retirement in Kentucky.

Pamela Boston sends greetings to her classmates on the occasion of the 50th reunion for the Ferry Hall class of 1963, and remembers thinking that this 50th reunion was so far off.

She regrets being unable to attend, as she would like to reminisce with her classmates.

She writes that her years at Ferry Hall were among the most important and meaningful years of her life, noting, “I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know some truly remarkable and unique girls as well as dedicated and inspiring teachers, so many people with strong and colorful personalities. The feeling that something exciting could happen every day, in every class and in every conversation was more intense at that time than ever afterwards.” Fond memories include the dorm rooms, Mrs. Keeling’s classroom and “her words of beauty and wisdom,” the spacious and relaxing lounges and the dining room as well as Chicago and Lake Michigan. Special favorites were the ravine on the walk to Lake Forest College and the train station. Pamela retired from teaching last year and now spends time with her three grandchildren.

Sharon LeVine was unable to attend the 50th class reunion for Ferry Hall, but wants her classmates to know that she is happy to meet with any of them in Seattle, where she lives.

She is eager to provide tourist information and even escort them to some of Seattle’s “best attractions.”

1964 Roger Higgs sold his medical practice in 2001 after 20 years of solo practice, then moved to China to work for an international medical services company. The first six years away were

near Hong Kong, then Kazakhstan for over two years, followed by a year in the Republic of Georgia, then another year in West Papua New Guinea. He was posted to Lagos, Nigeria, but found it extremely dangerous and decided to return to the safety of Seattle in 2008. While the experience of cultural immersion was a highlight of those years, even better was having from three to six months paid vacation every year, giving him an opportunity to travel. He saw much of Asia and Europe and a fair amount of Africa and Australia, where he did locum tenens work in aboriginal clinics several times for the government of Au while on vacation. Roger now works for the King County Department of Public Health and says he greatly enjoys having no worries about running a business. He notes that he’s looking forward to seeing friends at the upcoming 50th reunion.

1966 Ellen Ford Blakely, Dotty Hays Hendren, and Myla Hodge White reunited in Chicago in June 2013 after 47 years! They’ve been best buddies since they were put in the freshman/sophomore dorm as juniors. The women made a road trip from the city to visit the old Ferry Hall campus, which is now condos, and then took a look around the LFA campus to see the new Ferry Hall dorm. They had a wonderful time reminiscing!

Barbara Hediger Von Der Heydt and her husband, Phil ’65, moved to Colorado last year.

Barbara works for the Denver Public Schools in facilities planning and writes that it is super to live close to two of her five granddaughters.

The mountain views brighten every day. Phil enjoys playing golf and spending time with his granddaughters.

1967 Bob Tarun, a partner with Baker & McKenzie in San Francisco, has published the third edition of The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook: A Practical Guide for Multinational General Counsel, Transactional Lawyers and White Collar Criminal Practitioners (American Bar Association), a practical handbook on how to investigate and defend allegations of the FCPA, arguably the leading enforcement priority of the U.S. Department of Justice. Bob has also been named the first corporate monitor in U.S.

criminal antitrust enforcement history. He will monitor the compliance activities of AU Optronics of Taiwan, one of the world’s leading LCD manufacturers.

1968 Stephen Suiter and his wife, Ann, entertained Chris Penn and wife, Diane, for the second time this year in Bettendorf in July 2013. He reports that the Penns seemed to like Eastern Iowa and said, “We enjoy seeing them very much.”

1970 Stephen Wade recently won the Best History award for his book, The Beautiful Music All Around Us: Field Recordings and the American Experience (University of Illinois Press, 2012) in the category of Best Research in Folk, World, or Ethnic Music from the 2013 ARSC (The Association for Recorded Sound Collections) Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research. He was also awarded the ASCAP Deems Taylor award for his book.

Stephen has been appointed 2013-14 resident Artist/Scholar Fellow at George Washington University; 2013 Yeskel Visiting Artist, Department of Music, George Washington University; and 2013 George A. Miller Visiting Scholar, Center for Advanced Study, University of Illinois. Earlier this year he received a Grammy nomination for his latest album, Banjo Diary: Lessons from Tradition (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2012).

1972 Kathy Ross Anderson has been married for 37 years, has 5 grown children, and 9 grandchildren. Ferry Hall was a huge part of her life. She remains good friends with former roommate Kim Patton Rogers, as well as Tracey Morgan Goodwin ’73, Cyd Gordon Goldberg ’73, Gayle Rosten ’73, Judy Roth ’74, Vicky Pinney ’73, and Kim Kohlberg Hofstetter ’74. Kathy is founder and president of Veteran Quest Community Counseling Center, a nonprofit specializing in trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, where she also works as a psychotherapist.

She writes that she works a lot and spends the rest of her time with her family. She thanks Ferry Hall for giving her “a great kick-off to an awesome life!”

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Pledge of Allegiance LOYAL ALUMNUS AND LIFE TRUSTEE REFLECTS ON 64 YEARS OF SERVICE, HISTORY WITH ACADEMY

By Ruth Keyso If anyone knows Lake Forest Academy inside and out, it’s David MacKenzie ’50.

David has been involved with the school in every capacity—alumnus, teacher, coach, trustee, life trustee, leadership donor—during the past 63 years. He has seen the school through both challenges and triumphs and has remained loyal to his alma mater throughout.

For the record, David never dreamed he’d become so involved with LFA. When he entered the Academy as a senior in 1949, it was to complete his final year of high school and to move on. But history would later reveal a life devoted to the Academy and an unshakable commitment to see the institution survive and thrive.

In a conversation with this reporter, David reflects on his relationship with LFA and how one year led to a decades-long commitment of service to the school.

• • • Just two days into his senior year of high school at Culver Military Academy in Indiana, David MacKenzie ’50 was sent home.

He had contracted polio and spent the next eight weeks in an iron lung at Wesley Memorial Hospital in the city. It was 1948.

Realizing it was too late to return to Culver, David spent the next year rehabilitating at his family’s winter home in Florida. By the summer of 1949 he was ready to return to school—but not to Culver. David says the strict environment at the military academy didn’t appeal to him; he pleaded with his parents to enroll him at LFA as a day student.

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atmosphere at LFA was relaxed, a place where David says he “felt a sense of freedom.” Housed on a new campus—the Academy had moved from its former location in east Lake Forest to Mellody Farm in 1948 after a fire ravaged the original school—the small community of teachers and students, in true pioneer spirit, worked together to convert the former Armour estate into a boarding school for 200 young men.

“There was a great sense of getting the Academy established,” David recalls.

For David, the best part of high school life was sports. He played soccer, hockey, and tennis.

Academically he “did all right,” he says, and remembers with fondness instruction by masters Lou Wetzel and Ed Arpee in particular.

After completing his senior year at LFA, David matriculated at Trinity College in Connecticut, where he graduated in 1954 with a degree in history. After three years in the U.S. Air Force, he returned to Chicago and took a job in the marketing department at Quaker Oats. Soon thereafter he met his wife, Debby. The couple married in 1960.

Once they started a family, David and Debby moved to Lake Forest. That’s when David was tapped to pinch hit for a sick English teacher at the Academy. In 1965 he joined the LFA faculty; one year later, Headmaster Harold Corbin asked him to stay. In addition to teaching and doing alumni outreach, David coached three varsity sports. He says coaching was the most satisfying part of his job.

“I was young enough to participate, to do wind sprints with the boys on the soccer field,” David recalls. “I got great satisfaction from that.”

Life trustee Rich Jaros ’70 knew David as history teacher, hockey coach and, later, as friend.

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He says David was “a great coach to play for” because he made the sport fun while challenging the boys to do their best. In the classroom, too, David engaged the boys and made the study of history interesting. But what stands out most to Rich about his former coach and teacher was how he carried himself.

“He was a wonderful example of a gentleman,” Rich says. “We young boys looked at Dave and said, ‘That’s how a gentleman behaves.’”

For seven years, David dug in at LFA, entrenching himself in the life of a boarding school teacher. He remembers the 1960s as a strong era in the school’s history, characterized by a roster of longtime, devoted masters, many of whom were on staff when he himself was a student. By the early 1970s, though, David began to feel the winds of change at the school. One by one faculty began to retire or move on. A series of new headmasters appeared, and the Academy—like many independent schools— went through a period of transition.

David, too, transitioned from his role as teacher and administrator and joined the board of trustees in 1973, serving two consecutive 9-year terms. In 1992, he was named a life trustee.

He says he joined the board because he wanted to help “get the school back on track.” The 1970s was a time when traditions began to fade away and new ideas pushed people—and policies—to their limits. In addition, the merger with Ferry Hall in 1974, the exodus of many faculty and students, and an atmosphere of unrest at the Academy—mirroring the social and political tumult in the country at the time— signaled a shift in school operations and challenged administrators to forge a new path for the future of LFA-FH. In the mid-1980s, David led an effort to bring

Coach MacKenzie and the boys, 1966.

“ [David MacKenzie] put the school on his shoulders and carried it through.” —Rich Jaros ’70 Tom ’53 and Bondy Hodgkins to the Academy as president and principal, respectively. During their decade of leadership (1986-96), they stabilized the school and prepared it for a new era of progress that continues today, under Head of School John Strudwick. Then, in his role as life trustee, David helped recruit new members to the board of trustees. One of his key selectees was former student Rich Jaros ’70. Rich says he had been asked by different people over the years to serve the school, but it was David’s solicitation that sealed the deal.

“I did it because of the closeness of my relationship with Dave and my regard for him personally,” Rich says. Though he himself was not closely involved with the school for nearly two decades after he graduated, Rich knew that David was. He admired his former coach’s determination to stick by the school and to see it through both ups and downs.

“He put the school on his shoulders and carried it through,” says Rich about David.

Looking at LFA today, David is delighted at the advancements the school has made. He says the “sweat, blood, and tears” that so many put into keeping the Academy viable over the decades has paid off, securing LFA’s place as one of the finest independent schools of its kind.

When reflecting on his personal history with the Academy and his decision to remain closely involved over the years, David responds simply.

“I’m glad I stayed around.” n Life trustee David O. MacKenzie ’50, P’86, GP’10 lives in Lake Forest. He has 4 children and 12 grandchildren.

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Linda Rottman-Worthington writes that she had such a good time at her 40th reunion in 2012 that she returned for reunion 2013 to see more friends.

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Jonathan Love is assistant chief counsel for the Department of Homeland Security in Seattle. He has two daughters: Aytanah, 15, and Mylah, 8.

He is glad to see so many LFA graduates going on to excellent colleges and universities. He is still a Chicago sports fan. Go, Blackhawks!

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Carlyle Chaudruc Upson recently settled in Darien, Conn., after living in New York City for a dozen years, and now has more room for an art studio. She married a fellow Midwesterner and they have two preschoolers.

Top photo (l to r) Mark Childers ’78, Greg Colley ’78, Peter Katris ’78, and Andy Berlin ’78

Danette Riehle Gioia still lives at 9,000 feet in the mountains near Nederland, Colo. She just opened a new office for R Squared Trading (Riehle x 2) there. She encourages alumni to let her know when they are coming for ski season; she’d love to catch a few runs with you!

(l to r) Lori Tolin Roberts ’78, Julie Rosenheim ’78, Mark Childers ’78, Cindy Diamond ’78, Marcia Young Stone ’78.

(l to r): Suzanne Rowe Salvitti, Jennifer Cohen Shneiderman, Susan Stouder, Rachael Sokolowski.

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Suzanne Rowe Salvitti sends in a photo from a great weekend with classmates from the class of 1979. They posed with this Caxy frog near a Naperville restaurant last April. The group also attended a Fleetwood Mac concert.

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Robert Drake is artistic director of the Academy Theatre and recently appeared in Atlanta and Washington D.C., in “Funnel Cake Flowers & The Urban Chameleons.” He also teaches theater at Emory University.

Mark Childers writes that the class of 1978’s 35th reunion was a success. On Saturday night, Andy Berlin hosted a dinner party at his Glencoe home for all class alumni as well as their spouses. A great time was had by all as we told many stories from our days at the Academy. Julie Rosenheim is now a yoga instructor. Cindy Diamond has become a grandmother and spends lots of time with her three-year-old granddaughter. Peter Katris is teaching selfdefense classes and recently taught a class at LFA’s Glore Gym to LFA students. Marcia Young Stone is enjoying time raising her kids. Lori Tolin Roberts’ daughter Chloe is a senior at the University of Denver and will be graduating this spring. Greg Colley gets the award for traveling the farthest distance as he came from Berkeley, Calif., to attend the reunion with his girlfriend.

All agreed that we need to get together more than just once every five years.

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Chris Freeburg, his wife, Mary, and son Will are proud to announce the birth of Patrick Brian Freeburg, on May 31, 2013. Patrick weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz., and was 20.5 inches long. Everyone is doing great, and Will is excited to be a big brother.

The Freeburg family: Chris and Mary, with Will and baby Patrick.

1991 Sam Adam returned to campus with his children, Sydney and Parker, to watch an LFA football game in September. He and his children are pictured here with Chris Dozois ’84.

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1995 Christian Holland writes that life has been busy and fulfilling. He oversees a youth program in Philadelphia. The program recently received a grant of $200,000 for an Arts Integration educational initiative. The purpose of this funding is to introduce youth to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). Outside of work, Christian keeps in contact with friends from LFA via Facebook and recently heard from one of his favorite LFA contacts:

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The Habit of Giving ALUMNUS REMEMBERS ALMA MATER ANNUALLY, GRATEFUL FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

By Ruth Keyso David Dienner ’69 got a big surprise during his first year at LFA. A transfer student from Highland Park High School, David was used to receiving As and Bs in his classes. When his first essay for sophomore English at LFA was returned to him with a D, he was flabbergasted.

“It was a wake-up call,” he remembers. “I thought I was a good student, so I was angry about [the grade]. But it made me realize I had to apply myself harder.”

David’s determination paid off. He matriculated at Princeton University and later earned an MBA from the University of Chicago. David says he is “eternally grateful” for the education he received at LFA and relied on that foundation to succeed in college. Teachers such as Lou Wetzel, Owen Heiberg, and Willis Pierre not only imparted knowledge, he says, but also taught him how to love learning.

“By the time I took the SAT, I know I had one of the best vocabularies of any student in this country,” he recalls, laughing. “It was an extraordinary education.”

One thing that stands out is the passion and talent of the teachers, David says. He recalls English instructor Lou Wetzel opening up a wide world of literature to him and expanding his vocabulary exponentially. From Owen Heiberg he learned to write the best possible essays, paragraphs, and letters. And geometry and calculus teacher Willis Pierre taught David to love math. But it wasn’t just the classroom teachers who had an influence. David revered soccer coach Dave MacKenzie and has not forgotten the good feeling he experienced when MacKenzie singled him out after a good play.

“He was inspirational,” says David. “He was a role model—and a totally cool guy.”

“ I like to give to things I believe in. And LFA is at the top of that list.”

Like many boys who attended LFA in the 1960s, David entered with a mix of excitement and fear. So many things were different from his former high school experience: wearing a coat and tie to class; catching a train and a shuttle bus to campus; studying for hours each night; being a day student at a primarily boarding school.

After graduating with a degree in religion and art history from Princeton, David spent a year studying printmaking and design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. By the mid1970s he embarked on a career in the eventplanning and production business, a career he continues to work in today. David and his wife, Shawn, own and operate Beehive Events from their 10-acre farm in Scottsville, Va. He says he loves the fast-paced nature of the work and the chance to see his conceptual designs become reality.

“It was difficult at the time,” David recalls.

“There were long days. But I was proud of myself.”

When asked why he has stayed close to LFA in the 44 years since graduation—as class agent, class secretary, and one of the school’s

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most loyal donors—David says it’s because he wanted to help the school and stay plugged in.

“I’m so grateful for the education I received at LFA; I wanted to give back and show my appreciation.”

David says he is proud of the Academy’s recent successes and remarks on how satisfying it is to see the school doing well. He encourages all alumni to consider supporting the school—at any level. “It’s not asking much to give a little back. Once you get used to it, it’s easy.”

As for his own commitment, David keeps it simple.

“I like to give to things I believe in. And LFA is at the top of that list.” n David Dienner ’69 lives in Scottsville, Va., with his wife, Shawn.

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Bondy Hodgkins. Christian is looking forward to visiting the LFA campus soon. As always, he is grateful to be a part of the LFA family and values the great experiences he received as a student there.

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Christian Anderson recently accepted an offer to study at the Virginia Theological Seminary for his master’s in Divinity. He currently lives 10 minutes outside of Washington D.C., and would love to catch up with any alumni in the area.

You can reach him at: christian@christianandersononline.com.

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Marcus Coe, his wife, Lindsay, and two-yearold son, Bowen, welcomed Ellis Marjorie Coe on Oct. 21, 2013. She, her parents, and older brother are doing well. The Coes returned to New Hampshire in the summer 2013 so that Marcus could establish his practice in orthopaedic surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the local Veteran’s Affairs hospital.

Marcus writes that work is going well and that it’s great to be back in New Hampshire.

Katrin Binzel Ostwald moved from Germany back to the US with her family—husband Mark, and their boys Tom, 5, Peter, 3 and baby girl Laura, born June 7, 2013. Katrin would like to stay in touch with classmates, her email address is Katrin.ostwald@gmail.com.

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Christine Cassidy lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Will, and son, Benjamin, who is almost 2. She writes, “I’m a full-time mommy and couldn’t be happier! Will and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary in October.”

1999 Yongwon Lee left his engineering career last year and has been working for Compassion International, a nonprofit Christian ministry, which works to lift children out of poverty. He and his wife are expecting their second child in the fall 2013.

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2001 Adam Levin appeared on the cover of the August 2013 issue of Classical Guitar Magazine.

In an interview with Guy Traviss, Adam discussed his recent career highlights and inspiration.

2002 Ray (Buck) Jones returned to campus for a visit in late August 2013. Accompanied by his wife, Tiffany, they enjoyed taking a trip down memory lane. Currently residing in Santa Rosa, Calif., Ray is a Merchant Marine and works as an engineer on large ships, which are out of port for two– three months at a time. His travels take him all over the world. He and Tiffany celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a trip around the United States.

2005 Fran Crane completed her first Ironman in Madison, Wis., in September 2013.

Fran Crane ’05 with her parents, Kathy and Guy Crane, after completing her first Ironman race in Wisconsin.

2006 Cecilia Lanyon co-owns and operates Reinvent, a 4,000-square-foot art gallery/studio/ retail shop in Lake Forest. Cecilia is a graduate of the San Francisco Academy of the Arts and lives in Lake Forest. Visit her website at: http:// www.reinventlf.com/ or email her at: Cecilia. joan@gmail.com Cecilia Lanyon ’06 in her Lake Forest art gallery, Re-invent

2007 Alejandro Fernandez just finished his B.Sc. and M. Sc. Telecommunication Engineering and a B.Sc. and M. Sc. Computer Engineering at Universidad San Pablo CEU. Recently hired at IBM, he began working as a Business Consultant in October 2013.

2008 Anastasia Belozertseva is a happy software engineer living in Chicago and working for a technology consulting company named ThoughtWorks.

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The bridesmaids at the wedding of Kathryn Ferguson and Max Scodro were all alumnae from the class of 2008.

Kathryn Ferguson ’08 on her wedding day with groom Max Scodro. (l to r): Nina Zenni, Casey Kennedy, Emily Morrison, Meredith Ballard, Laura Flaum, Meghan Murphy.

Maira Lopez announced that she was recently engaged, and plans to marry Alex Wright on September 20, 2014.

Jimmy Podolny graduated (summa cum laude, Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society) from Northwestern University’s Medill School in June 2012.

He is currently a law student at Northwestern.

2011 David Levine, a junior at Furman University, is still racing. After a successful stint in the Skip Barber Racing Series, David jumped to the thrill of stock cars in the Continental Tire Racing Series in the ST division. He and his partner finished the 2012 series 6th in overall points, with David finishing 1st in Rookie of the Year points in ST class racing. This year David stepped up to the GS division and is the closing driver for the Racers Edge Motorsports #78 car, competing at tracks all across the country. He is the youngest closing driver in the GS division.

Driving has been his passion since he was 11 years old.

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1935 George Martin “Marty” Sus died July 3, 2013.

He was 95. Marty was one of the Academy’s most loyal and faithful alumni and was a member of the school’s Richards & Tremain Society.

He attended LFA for his final two years of high school before matriculating at Yale University, where he earned his undergraduate degree, and later Michigan Law School. He served his country during WWII aboard the USS Guam in the Pacific theater. Marty retired from the Continental Illinois Bank, now Bank of America, after more than 20 years of service. Friends at the Academy will remember him as a kindhearted, warm, and generous man who enjoyed life to the fullest.

1937 James Foster Teevan 92, of San Mateo, Calif., died at his home on Sunday, August 4. Jim graduated from Yale University, where he was on the swim team in its heyday. He enlisted as an ordnance officer in the Navy in 1943, stationed at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland. Mr. Teevan worked at American Seating Company in Grand Rapids Michigan for 12 years before turning to management consulting, which he engaged in at Cresap, McCormick and Paget and Arthur D. Little, and then for 18 years as James Teevan Associates. In 1944, Jim and his wife, Sally, lived in Michigan until 1960 where they raised three children, two of whom survive him. After Sally’s death in 1990, Jim married Jeanne Roberts Hopper. They enjoyed two great family-filled decades on the Peninsula, with 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Jim is also survived by Jeanne and her four children.

Jim’s late brother was John Montague Teevan ’35. Jim’s enjoyment of time with friends and his devotion to the activities and well-being of his extensive family truly capture his spirit.

1938 Jane Stevens Illich 93, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 in Libertyville, Ill. She was a resident of Lake Forest for nearly eighty years. She graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., with a Bachelor of Arts degree. During World War II, as part of the war effort, she and her mother housed sailors and their families in their Lake Forest home, as there wasn’t enough room on the navy base during that time. In the

spring of 1948, she married George M. Illich, Jr. As well as raising five children, she was an active volunteer at Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest. She and her family spent summers in their northern Wisconsin home, which was a great source of joy. Jane was known for her kindness, as well as her giving and selfless nature. She enjoyed reading, drawing and the outdoors. For many years, on weekends in the winter months, she volunteered as an Auxiliary Patroller as part of the National Ski Patrol at Wilmot Ski Hills in southern Wisconsin.

1939 Rawleigh Warner Jr., a retired Chairman of Mobil Oil Corporation, died June 26 in Hobe Sound, Fla. Following his graduation from Princeton University in 1943, Mr. Warner entered the Army, serving in the Field Artillery with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. He was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, eventually leaving the Army as Captain in 1946. Prior to joining Mobil, Mr. Warner worked for CONOCO for five years.

He joined Socony Vacuum Company, which later became Mobil Oil Corporation, in 1953.

In 1965 he was elected President of Mobil Oil Corporation and in 1969, became Chairman and CEO, retiring in 1986. Mr. Warner was also instrumental in the development and support of Masterpiece Theater on the Public Broadcasting System, Advocacy Advertising in certain newspapers and magazines, answering many critics of the industry and the modern design of Mobil stations along with the Corporation’s logo with the red “O” in Mobil. Mr. Warner was a term trustee of Princeton University from 1968 to 1972, and received an Honorary Degree in 1984. From 1981 to 1986 he was Chairman of the Corporation and Foundation Sections of a $53 million campaign for Princeton. He also received Honorary Degrees from Marietta College in Ohio and Pace University. He served on the Business Roundtable, was chairman of the American Petroleum Institute, was General Campaign Chairman of the United Fund of Greater New York, member (by Presidential appointment) of the President’s Committee for the Arts and served as a Director of American Express, American Telephone and Telegraph, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Caterpillar Inc., Chemical Bank, Honeywell, Inc. and Time, Inc. As one of the original Trustees of the Kennedy Center he helped create what is now known as IN MEMORIAM

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the Kennedy Center. Mr. Warner is survived by his wife of 66 years, two daughters, four grandchildren, four great grandsons, and two sisters.

1940 Ralph A.L. Bogan, Jr. 90, passed away peacefully at his Lincoln Park home, Sunday June 9, 2013. Ralph was a tremendous athlete, and a leader in the investment business in Chicago.

He was awarded the Tucker Cup at LFA for “Most Representative Student,” and carried that enthusiasm for the school throughout his life, serving as an LFA Trustee from 1961– 1971; he was named a Life Trustee in 1992.

Ralph graduated from Dartmouth College, class of 1944, but the college graduated his class in 1943, as World War II was raging. He served as a Navy Midshipman and went into active duty September 1, 1943, until the end of the war.

He served on the destroyer, USS Stephen Decatur. After the war, Ralph returned to Chicago, learned the business of Greyhound from the wheels up and drove a bus to Fairbanks, AK, following the bulldozers up the Alcan highway in 1947. He soon returned to Chicago and got into the investment business, taking a position managing the Chicago office of Dominick and Dominick. He later joined W.E. Hutton. Ralph Bogan was a partner in the group that purchased the Milwaukee Braves in 1962, which was later sold and became the Atlanta Braves.

In 1979, Ralph and his partners purchased the National Security Bank, at Chicago, Ogden and Milwaukee Avenues. Ralph served as Chairman and CEO, built the bank into a community force and revitalized the area. The bank sponsored 10K running events, where he proudly wore the #1 jersey. Ralph was an avid skier, competitive runner and champion golfer. In the 1970s, he started deep powder helicopter skiing in British Columbia; he and his wife, Sarah Ellsworth Bogan, went every year to the Canadian Rockies, where he heli-skied until age 82. Mr. Bogan is survived by his wife of 27 years, five daughters, thirteen grandchildren, four siblings, including his half-brother, Michael R. Bogan ’57, and nephews Robert C. Jenkins ’68 and James C. Jenkins ’72. Ralph Bogan generously gave to local organizations and participated in their events: Children’s Memorial Hospital Pro AM Golf Tournament, Evans Golf Scholars, Illinois Masonic Hospital, 100 Club of Cook County, Lincoln Park Conservancy and Chicago Botanic Garden.

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Barbara Frances Macdonald 88, died May 8, 2013. An artist and Woodacre resident, Barbara received a diploma from the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts in 1950. She earned a BA, then an MA in sculpture from Long Beach State College in 1972. As both a painter and sculptor, she exhibited her work in juried shows nationwide. Barbara is survived by two children, her first husband, Richard Moore, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Virginia “Ginny” Maher Mellencamp died August 22, 2011 in Burlington, Vt. Ginny is predeceased by her husband of 61 years, and her son. She is survived by three daughters, six grandchildren, and four step-grandchildren, as well as her brother. While attending Marjorie Webster Junior College, Ginny met Jim Mellencamp, a handsome young cadet at the Naval Academy on a blind date. After she graduated in 1948, they were married and Ginny embarked on the life of a Navy wife until Jim resigned his commission in 1954. Throughout the rest of their life together, Jim and Ginny resided in Jackson, Mich.; Erie, Pa.; Barrington, R.I.; and Pittsboro, N.C. Ginny was never in a new town long before she had made lifelong friends, assumed leadership positions in local volunteer agencies such as the Sarah Reed Center for Children in Erie, Pa. and TAP-IN in Barrington, R.I., and become active in the local Presbyterian church. After Jim’s death in 2010, Ginny moved to The Converse Home in Burlington, Vt. to be closer to her family. Ginny instilled a love for learning and travel; a passion for reading, art, and culture; and a call to help others in the lives of her daughters, her grandchildren, and in all those who were part of her life.

1944 David Aubrey died Sept. 29, 2013, in Arizona.

He was 87 years old. Classmate and longtime friend Bruce Goodman remembers his childhood pal as “a great leader and role model, and a very fine athlete.” Bruce recalls the senior-year LFA football game against St. John’s Military Academy in which David played an instrumental role in scoring a touchdown, helping the Caxymen best their unbeaten rival, 6-0.

After graduating from LFA, David served with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. Following the war, David graduated from Princeton in 1950 with a degree in history. Soon after, he began his advertising sales career in Detroit, where he also met and married Lee Bargar on Valentine’s Day, 1953. In Michigan, he worked for Time Inc. and NBC. Later, he joined CBS in New York, then transferred to Los Angeles, retiring in 1989 after several years in the West Coast office of ESPN. He moved to Arizona in 1994. There, David pursued his passion for golf and pampered his dogs. For years, David also gave back, using his rich voice to record newspapers and books for the Braille Institute. David is survived by two sons and a daughter as well as a brother, Stever ’38, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers George ’40 and James ’36.

Shirley Peters Fairvalley died Sept. 15, 2013.

Shirley graduated as class president from Ferry Hall in 1944 and matriculated at the University of Illinois. An accomplished artist, she had many originals sold. She loved art, sports, and fishing in Canada. Shirley was a member of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago (Riverside Chapter), and was a member of the Sea Pines Country Club (Hilton Head, S.C.) She is survived by a son, a daughter, four grandchildren, and three nephews.

1948 William McNaughton Black died January 5, 2002, beloved husband of Stephany K. Black (nee Keim); dear father of William (Suzan) Black, Wendy A. (Richard) Weiss, Scott (Shannon) Black and Julie (Eifion) Jones; grandfather of Andrew Black, Adam, Daniel and Matthew Weiss, Ryan and Amanda Black, Zacharia, Benjamin, Evan and Hannah Jones; brother of Virginia Lee Pitts; brother-in-law, uncle, greatuncle, cousin and friend to many.

Harry Robert “Bob” Hubbs 77, of Dune Acres, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. He was in chemical sales for the Niacet Corporation Niagara Falls, N.Y. Charles S. Roberts, Jr. 84, of Glenview, died May 25, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Beloved husband of Mary Roberts nee Buckles; loving father of Charles S. III (Kathleen), James and Stephen Roberts; proud grandfather of Charles S., IV and John Roberts; dear brother of Jane Murphy.

After Lake Forest Academy, Charles graduated

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Richard Reed Armstrong was born on June 13, 1944 and passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Richard was a resident of Palm Springs, Calif.

Gordon Jones 83, died on May 26, 2013 in Sarasota, Fla. Mr. Jones, formerly of Illinois and Michigan, is survived by his wife Francie, three children, three step-children, and three grandchildren. Gordon’s passion from very early childhood was sailing, later power boating. He was a confidant master skipper. He was a past Commodore of both Macatawa Bay Yacht Club (Michigan) and Bird Key Yacht Club and past member of Coast Guard Auxiliary-Flotilla 82.

His volunteer work at the Sheriff’s department gave him great satisfaction. He and Francie loved cruising Florida waters with friends. He was a talented piano player and had a witty way with words.

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Jeremy S. Hunt of Sedona, Ariz., died in June 2013. He was 78. Following the Academy, he graduated from Cornell University, Ithaca, as well as the University of California, Berkeley, and subsequently became an international banker and lived in San Francisco, Frankfurt and Heidelberg, Germany, and in London. While in Europe for nearly 30 years, he and his German wife, Marlene, pursued their interests in classical music, theatre and extensive travel. They retired in Sedona, Arizona. Jeremy is survived by his wife of fifty years.

1954 Charles H. Brown, beloved husband of Rosamond, died in Hong Kong after a brief illness on January 31, 2012. He leaves two devoted sons, Charles and Benjamin, their wives, Beatrice and Louisa, his five grandchildren, Charles, Nicholas, Hector, Alfred and Tatiana, and his brother, Alling C. Brown ’51. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Brown ’21.

1959 Donal R. Murphy of Oak Brook passed away in Putnam, Ill., in October 2012. He is survived by his wife, Betty, three children, two grandchildren and one sister.

1978 Mitch D. Daniels, 53, of Buffalo, Ill., passed away on Monday, Oct. 14, 2013. Mitch married Carla Brown on May 23, 1986, in Springfield.

He earned a Bachelor’s of Economics from Sangamon State University. He went on to work for the State of Illinois Department of Employment Security as a Manager of Workforce Analysis & Dissemination. Mitch was an avid sports fan; he loved watching his children participate in different sports, and loved to cheer for the Cardinals, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks. Surviving Mitch is his Carla, three children, a brother and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

1981 Bob Murphy 50, passed away in Barrington, IL on October 1, 2013, at his home in Barrington, Ill. Bob was a loving, devoted, and actively involved father of three daughters, who were the light of his life. He was a cherished brother and uncle, and dear friend to many. Bob was a Lacrosse America coach in the Barrington area and enjoyed spending time in Northern Wisconsin with his family. Bob is survived by his children: Virginia, Lillian, and Cecilia Murphy, sisters, Karen (David) Garrett, and Elizabeth “Lisa” Stamos, niece Lauren Stamos, nephew George Stamos, and dear friend Lea Ann Arehart. He was preceded in death by his parents Constance and David T. Murphy ’47.

1993 Jack Fischbach passed away on February 15, 2013, at the age of 38. He is survived by his father, John Fischbach; his mother, Jane Mitchell Fischbach Kearns; his stepfather, David Kearns; his sister, Kristina Fischbach; and many extended family members. Jack worked at Hillsboro Aviation as a helicopter pilot for many years and then recently worked for them on the ground.

Taken too soon, Jack had a wonderful attitude toward life which his family and friends will truly miss.

Making a

Planned Gift

to Lake Forest Academy

Legacy gifts are a great way to show your appreciation to your alma mater and to ensure the school’s financial security for years to come.

It’s simple to make a legacy gift to LFA. Visit the planned giving pages of the LFA website for more information http://lfanet.plannedgifts.org or contact Director of Alumni Relations-Major Gifts Officer Ruth Keyso at rkeyso@lfanet.org or (847) 615-3268.

If you have already made arrangements to leave a legacy gift to the Academy, please contact us so that we can recognize you in the Richards & Tremain Society, the planned giving society at LFA. Thank you for treating the Academy like family by remembering the school in your estate plans.

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Courtesy of the Sterling Morton Library, The Morton Arboretum

FROM THE ARCHIVES

THE ARMOUR HOUSE:

Building a Country Estate

BY RITA SCHULIEN MACAYEAL ’87, ARCHIVIST & RESEARCH LIBRARIAN How well do you remember Reid Hall and its many rooms, nooks and crannies? What memories do you have of the formal gardens and campus lakes? Over the next several Review issues, we will explore the mansion’s architectural wonders and delve a bit into the rich history of “this old house” we call Reid Hall. We begin the series with a look back at the original occupants, and the construction of this grandiose estate.

In 1901, J. Ogden Armour assumed leadership of his father’s vast commodities and meatpacking fortune. By 1918, the Armour Company was worth an estimated 1 billion dollars, and J. Ogden Armour was second only to Nelson D. Rockefeller in wealth. Through a series of land purchases beginning in 1904, Armour acquired over 800 acres in Lake Forest to build a country home for his family (his wife Lolita Sheldon, their daughter Lolita, and Mrs. Armour’s mother.)

Armour hired Chicago society architect Arthur Heun to design the estate. Heun brought in landscape designers O.C. Simonds and Jens Jensen to collaborate on the grounds and extensive gardens. He built a rail siding so that freight cars could transport the heavy loads of building materials (large marble slabs, copper railings, and wood panels) to the construction site. The property itself consisted of barren land, slough, and swamp. Two man-made lakes were excavated, and wells were sunk to supply them with water. The slough and swamps were filled, and low lands were drained. A wide array of trees and shrubbery were brought in and planted throughout the estate.

Heun designed the H-shaped mansion in neo-classic Italian style, with some Prairie School influence. It was built with 44

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concrete and stuccoed brick (originally light pink in color) and white marble trim around the windows and doors. Steel beams were used for long spans, and steel trusses supported the huge red-tiled roof. Measuring 419 feet from north to south and containing 29,000 square feet of living space, the mansion was the largest in the area. It is estimated that the total cost of construction on the estate was around 10 million dollars—a colossal sum at that time!

With a few interior touches still being finished, the Armours moved in on September 10, 1909. According to local news coverage in the Lake County Independent Register, they arrived with “Two wagon loads of servants and forty trunks”.

The Armours enjoyed an opulent lifestyle at Mellody Farm, until Mr. Armour lost his entire fortune as a result of disastrous investments in the 1920s. J. Ogden Armour died in 1927, and his wife was forced to liquidate the estate. It was purchased in 1928 by a group of investors led by Samuel Insull, who planned on creating a golf club with a private airline strip called the “Airline Club”. However, given the economic times, the project fell through and the property passed into receivership. It was bought by a philanthropist named Frank Lewis, who later sold it to Lake Forest Academy in 1947 for $400,000. The school named the mansion “Reid Hall” in honor of the main Academy Building that had burned to the ground on the Lake Forest College campus.

In the next Review article, we will embark on our “historical walking tour” of Reid Hall and the gardens, peeking back through time at these spaces and rooms as we go along. n

(Above) Armour estate construction photo from the Jens Jensen archive, courtesy of the Sterling Morton Library, The Morton Arboretum.

J. Ogden Armor at Mellody Farm. Image courtesy of the Elsa Parker Fitzgerald Family.

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Campaign for LFA Hits the Road The Campaign for LFA is entering its final year and Head of School John Strudwick is continuing to travel across the country to bring the celebration to alumni, parents and parents of alumni. The news from campus is exciting! If you live in or plan to be traveling to any of the cities listed, please plan to join us.

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SOMETHING SOMETHING

PONTE VEDRA, FL February 20, 2014

NAPLES, FL March 5, 2014

TAMPA, FL March 6, 2014

NEW YORK, NY April 10, 2014

CHICAGO, IL April 2014, TBD FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RSVP, CONTACT: Julie Kennedy Manager of Campaign and Events (847) 615.3298 jkennedy@lfanet.org

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

Character encompasses respect for others and their beliefs, dedication to honesty in every sphere of life, realization of moral clarity and conviction, and pursuit of virtue and value in life.

Scholarship encompasses acquisition of knowledge, development of critical thinking, enthusiasm for discovery and learning, and exercise of a powerful imagination.

Citizenship encompasses appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism, involvement in the LFA community, participation in service to others, and commitment to global awareness and understanding.

Responsibility encompasses development of self-reliance, ability to seek guidance, dedication to cooperation and teamwork, and action based upon informed decisions.

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Day, boarding, domestic, international: The LFA community works together to make the Academy one of the finest college preparatory schools of its kind.

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