Fall 2014 Review

The Magazine of Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hall

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John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18 DEAN OF COMMUNICATIONS

Cathy Morrison DEAN OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS

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Ruth Keyso Grace Kim Jason Koenig Joon Kwon ’14 Lusanda Mayikana Katie Miller P’16 Cathy Morrison Pfoertner Photography Steve Ryder Scott Wallem

All-school photo taken in the Formal Gardens by Jason Koenig, October 8, 2014.

Jonathan Freeman Ann Frkovich Sarah Hill Julie Kennedy P’08, P’11, P’13, P’15 Ruth Keyso Grace Kim Jackie Leib P’18 Sheila Moller P’07 Bill Murphy Christine Ryder P’15, P’17 John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18

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

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

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LFA Arts . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 19 Ferry Tales ........................................ 22 LFA Athletics . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 24 Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 47 From the Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 60 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014–15

Mr. Zaid I. S. Abdul-Aleem ’90 Dr. Makola M. Abdullah ’86 Mrs. Sylvia Barros ’90 Dr. Kenny Bozorgi Mr. Jim C. Cowart ’69 Dr. Rachel E. Goshgarian ’93 Mr. William J. Hayes Mr. Maurice L. Holmes ’83 Mrs. Michele Marsh Ihlanfeldt ’89 Mr. Ned Jessen Mr. Rumi Kuli ’93 Mr. Michael P. Leonard ’66 Mr. Ben Malek ’91 Mr. John S. Marlatt ’65 Ms. Katherine Gray Pollock ’70 Mrs. Anne N. Reyes Mr. Mark S. Simonian ’77 Dr. Regina E. Spellers Sims ’85 Mr. John A. Walton Mr. Richard L. Zhao ’04

Photo: Cathy Morrison

Mr. J. Michael Schell ’65 Chair Ms. Gloria W. Harper Vice Chair Mrs. Sandra F. Boles Secretary Mr. Christopher E. Freeburg ’90 Treasurer

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

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2014 will be remembered as a year of notable accomplishments in the history of Lake Forest Academy. It marks the successful completion of the Campaign for LFA, by which the school raised $68.8 million to advance its mission of excellence. It also saw the development and approval of the 2014 strategic plan, Educating for Tomorrow: Developing Global Citizens, which will be the blueprint for school improvement over the next three to five years. The year also witnessed significant and meaningful success throughout the school, ranging from the impressive college placement of the senior class, to the strength of the admissions pool and the subsequent enrollment of a highly qualified and diverse LFA student body, to the inspiring teaching taking place in our exciting new academic spaces.

It is a great time to be a part of the Academy family.

The Campaign for LFA allowed us to add modern and impactful new buildings as well as to renovate existing structures, thereby creating both a highly functional and visually inspiring campus. It also added significantly to the endowment with new faculty chairs, scholarships, professional development funds, and support for day-to-day operations. The Campaign also fueled innovative and meaningful changes in the way the school operates, thereby impacting each and every member of the LFA community.

John Strudwick greets students at the traditional All-School Handshake on August 25, 2014 Photo: George Pfoertner

LFA’s new strategic plan takes this theme of school improvement even further.

Focusing on the four core objectives of educational experience, global awareness and understanding, branding and alumni connections, and financial strength, the plan leverages past successes to refine and advance LFA’s tradition of excellence.

The plan is loyal to the four pillars of our mission—character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility—yet promises to educate our students for tomorrow and guide them to become true global citizens.

Today’s world faces challenges requiring global solutions; these interconnected challenges call for changes in the ways students think, and ultimately act for the benefit of both themselves and society as a whole. Education must be increasingly transformative and cultivate an active awareness of the world. High schools have traditionally prepared students to pass exams and graduate to college and into the workplace. Now, we seek to develop responsibility in our students for the ways they view cultures, countries, and regions that are not their own.

The dedication of the LFA faculty has always been an integral part of an Academy education, as reflected by our graduates’ lives and accomplishments.

The dedication of the LFA faculty has always been an integral part of an Academy education, as reflected by our graduates’ lives and accomplishments. LFA has always put students at the centre of their own learning within a framework of supportive and caring teachers, but going forward we must also continue to evaluate and explore who we are and what we do as a school community, thereby ensuring that we are preparing LFA graduates to be successful global citizens and thinkers. That is our responsibility and one that I take very seriously.

LFA has an extraordinary level of institutional momentum that is advancing the school’s mission of excellence at a considerable pace. With our long history of personal and inspiring teaching, and the success of the Campaign for LFA, the next five years promise to be crucial for the Academy as we take our place as one of the premier high schools in the United States and the world.

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An Unlikely Jailbird A YOUNG ALUMNA, COMPELLED TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE CHAOS IN FERGUSON, MO. IN LATE SUMMER 2014, FOUND A PEACEFUL PROTEST TOOK AN UNEXPECTED TURN

BY JONATHAN FREEMAN Left: Liz Peinado ’08 and Lusanda Mayikana engage students in discussion in Ms. Mayikana’s classroom.

Center: Wes Annan ’15 greets Liz following her presentation Right: Liz Peinado ’08 shares her story at an All-School Meeting in The Cressey Center for the Arts Photos: Cathy Morrison

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Liz Peinado ’08 returned to campus on September 8 to speak to the community about her recent experience participating in the protests in Ferguson, Missouri. In her presentation, “The 4’ 11” Jailbird,” Liz explained the path that led her from LFA to college to Teach for America to her current work for The North Campus, a community organization in St. Louis—and then how her involvement with her community led her to Ferguson, to the midst of this summer’s protests, and then unexpectedly to jail.

Liz’s talk, and her visits to several LFA classes during her day on campus, prompted lots of thoughtful and productive discussion in the community about civil rights, race, power, community, and the ways in which LFA students, individually and collectively, can continue to work for justice on the local, national, and global level.

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THIS YEAR’S CLASS OF NEW TRUSTEES FEATURES FIVE ALUMNI RETURNING TO THEIR ALMA MATER WITH A MISSION TO SERVE. Rachel E. Goshgarian ’93 is Assistant Professor of History/ Middle Eastern Studies at Lafayette College in Easton, Penn.

Previous positions have included teaching assistant in Paris, intern in Rabat (Morocco), teaching fellow at Harvard University, visiting professor at Columbia University, director of the Kridor and Clara Zohrab Information Center (NYC), and senior fellow at Koc University (Turkey). She is multilingual, widely published, lectures frequently, and teaches a variety of courses in her field.

Rachel earned her BA from Wellesley College with a double major in French and International Relations and her AM in Middle Eastern Studies and PhD in History and Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University. Rachel currently lives in the Ramer History House on the campus of Lafayette College.

Rumi Kuli ’93, P’17 is a managing director at Charles Schwab in Chicago and president of their OptionsXpress International unit. He is also a director of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic and has worked on projects for that organization aimed at supporting music education and providing music education to Chicago area youth. He has participated in various LFA alumni events through the years and is an active LFA parent.

Rumi graduated from Ripon College and earned his JD from the University of Iowa’s College of Law. While at Ripon, he attended l’Universitè Paris-Sorbonne. Interested in the arts, Rumi plays drums, violin, and piano. His wife, Julia, is a local family physician. They have three children and live in Frankfort, Ill.

L-R: Kathy Pollock ’70, Rumi Kuli ’93, Mike Leonard ’66, Rachel Goshgarian ’93, John Marlatt ’65. Photo: Cathy Morrison

John S. Marlatt ’65 spent over 25 years in bank management positions, specializing in corporate finance, sales and marketing, and risk management. His most recent post was as Senior Vice President and Branch Manager of Commerzbank AG in charge of all corporate and investment banking activities related to the bank’s clients and prospects in the Midwestern U.S. A long-time resident of Lake Forest, John has created and maintained connections with a wide network of alumni and local community connections.

John graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. He and his wife, Peggy Fox, live in Lake Forest and frequently attend LFA events. John has spoken at the school and hopes to do so again.

Michael P. Leonard ’66 is a filmmaker, TV journalist, and author who is familiar to many through his 32-year affiliation with the Today Show on NBC, an assignment from which he retired recently. A story-teller par excellence, Mike has also made many presentations to all segments of the LFA community. Story-telling was also his specialty in broadcasting, not interviewing the big names or following the breaking news stories, but finding meaning in and sharing the experiences of ordinary people and his own life.

Katherine Gray Pollock ’70 has served as a volunteer on the Founders’ Board of the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (formerly Children’s Memorial Hospital). She also holds an administrative position in a family business. Through these experiences, she has gained expertise in advocacy, managing relationships, and property planning and development. Her life is focused around the city of Chicago, so she will bring an urban-centric personal view to the LFA Board.

Mike refers to his one year at LFA as transformational and, although he has no previous board experience, sees this service as an opportunity to give back to the Academy. Mike lives in Winnetka with his wife, Cathy. They have four adult children and seven grandchildren.

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Helen Delaney Honored at Retirement Reception “LADY,” AS SHE’S CALLED BY ALUMNI OF THE DELANEY ADVISORY, CAPTURED THE HEARTS OF LFA STUDENTS, ALUMNI, FACULTY AND FRIENDS DURING HER TENURE.

Head of School John Strudwick presents Helen Delaney with a celebratory cake.

Photo: Cathy Morrison

The Lake Forest Academy community bid farewell, Irish style!, to Helen Delaney, who retired from her role as academic office manager at LFA after 25 years of faithful service.

Alumni, faculty, staff, and parents, along with friends and family of Helen and her husband, Tom, gathered at Bridie McKenna’s Irish Pub in Highwood, Ill., on Aug. 14, 2014, to reminisce and wish Helen and Tom the best in the years to come. The Academy is grateful to the following alumni who delivered heartfelt toasts in Helen’s honor: Lyndy Komen ’92, Adrian MacLean Jay ’94, Carter Chapman ’94, Sheffie Kane ’06, Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06, Elisa Gutierrez ’06, Brandon Eason ’11, and Jenna Madeley ’11.

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Clockwise from upper left: Helen Delaney enjoyed the company of more than 100 friends, family and co-workers at her retirement party in Highwood, Ill. Brandon Eason ’11 delivers a toast to Helen.

Adrian MacLean Jay ’94 and Helen Delaney.

Elissa Gutierrez ’06 makes a toast in Helen’s honor.

Photo: Cathy Morrison

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Before: the journalism classroom, pre- transformation

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Transformation

BY BILL MURPHY

THE THIRD PHASE OF THE RENEWAL IN THE LOWER KORHUMEL AND UPPER CORBIN ACADEMIC WINGS PUTS JOURNALISM CLASS IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT.

Although this may sound cliché, the difference between the new Journalism classroom and the old is literally “night and day”. The renovation changes have already made a major difference in the mental outlook of both the students and the instructor (me) as we work toward another successful year.

Last year the program was in a dark, windowless room, with old, inefficient lighting. Our furniture was a hodge-podge of old pieces from the basement storage room. Now we have a large window overlooking the traffic circle. Now we see sunlight and the outside world. Additionally, we now have all new furniture, carpeting, and lighting. The brightness and airiness of the room have lifted our spirits, and ignited our creativity as we rolled out both the October issue of The Spectator and the first edition of our on-line digital newspaper.

Other improvements to the classroom include two full-wall writing surfaces and a new, short-throw projector. The writing surfaces have become centers for reporter brainstorming as students fill the walls with ideas for stories, interviews, and possible entertainment options for LFA students. The shortthrow projector has eliminated glare from the projection surface making the material transmitted to the white wall surface far easier to read.

The newly renovated room is a far better educational space that should serve LFA students well into the foreseeable future. n

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After: Bill Murphy and his students have a new, improved classroom, with updated equipment and enhanced technology for their work on The Spectator.

Photos (page 9): Grace Kim

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LIKE ATHLETES IN A HUDDLE BREAKING ON “GO TEAM!”, EVERY DORM MEETING IN WARNER HOUSE ENDS WITH:

“Warner for Life!”

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BY CATHY MORRISON LFA’s oldest dorm has a unique charm that is “ramshackle in a way that I like,” says Dorm Head Nat Small. No two rooms are the same, much like the “wonderfully diverse population” of students who live there.

Maybe it’s because the original building served as the stables and carriage house for the J. Ogden Armour estate, but there are nooks, crannies, random posts, and oddly sloping ceilings, plus the different room sizes, offering a distinct ambience.

And then there are the long-standing traditions that are the fabric of life in Warner House.

While the TV show reference is probably lost on today’s students, the yearlong Upstairs/Downstairs competition includes push-up contests, spelling bees, and wall-sits, with a permanent running tally, and concludes at the end of the year with “team” photos (think blazers, ties, and shorts, or a “pig-pile” in the hall) and a trophy (a recycled track trophy, to be exact).

Or there’s Festivus—the students watch the Seinfeld TV episode, followed by

Warner House is a prime example of how investment = impact.

times after study hours to squeeze it in among” myriad year-end obligations.

See it for yourself: http://bit.ly/1uJSUSz

Warner residents show their “W” sign at a dorm meeting (left) Warner House today Photos: Cathy Morrison

Generations of LFA alumni were Warner House residents. In fact, dorm parent Steve Ryder was on duty earlier this year when Breck Keller ’18 introduced Mr. Ryder to his uncle, David Keller ’91. This wasn’t a first meeting, however. Steve knew both David and Breck’s father, Jeff ’87, when they lived in Warner.

the “feast,” “signing the pole,” “feats of strength,” and the “airing of grievances.” At the end of the school year, they host the Warner Olympics, featuring events such as competitive laundry folding (winners are fast and neat), and tug-o-war (contestants take this seriously, they wear cleats!).

Warner House is a prime example of how investment = impact. With the installation of central air conditioning in 2013, the 34 student residents and their dorm parents now can be as comfortable with their living quarters as they are with one another’s company.

The scope of the project was immense, given the unusual layout and age of the building, but made possible because of support from the Academy Fund.

The annual Talent Show is a new tradition for the “Warner Brothers.” Described by Mr. Small as “the single most important bonding experience for the guys,” he continues, “[Dr. Bator] and the 30+ participants work for hours and hours, often at weird

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ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2014 Total # of Overall Donors

+ 52

Academy Fund

$1,712,225

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Consecutive Giving—increased number of donors from last year

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It ALL matters —and it all gets us to our goal.

Gala Dutch Auction*

$1,723,400

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Other Charitable Events

# of people in Richards and Tremain Society

•=100 •=10

$57,358

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$3,492,983

THANK YOU for your support of Lake Forest Academy!

*Proceeds from the 2014 Dutch Auction are budgeted for and spent in the 2014–15 fiscal year.

Expenses* FY14

Revenue* FY14

n S alaries and Benefits $8,736,000 n Maintenance, Facilities and Debt Service 6,255,000 n Financial Aid 4,429,000 n Operations 2,883,000 n Food Service and Catering 2,134,000 n Faculty Professional Development, Supplies and Travel 1,237,000 TOTAL $25,674,000

n Tuition and Academic Fees $18,545,000 n Charitable Giving 3,352,000 n Rental and Other Income 3,177,000 n Endowment Draw 600,000 TOTAL $25,674,000

*Unaudited

LAKE FOREST ACADEMY donors directly impacted the people and programs of our

Contributions by Constituency

school community last year! You can read impact stories, view donor lists, and see how the LFA community met multiple giving challenges (MacKenzie Challenge II, Gala Connect Challenge, Leadership Challenge, and the BIG Challenge) at www.lfanet.org/AnnualReport2014.

Alumni Current Parents Trustees Other

$900K

Number of endowed funds

$700K $600K

8 decades represented in alumni giving

$500K $400K $300K $200K

* Gifts from donors who belong in more than one constituency are counted in only one group.

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Hall of Fame Goes Digital Campus guests check out the display during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Hall of Fame/Women of Distinction homepage scrolls through entire database of awardees, allowing visitors to search by name, school, year, or award designation Image of Sarah P. Gries ’63 digital plaque The home screen with one of its 14 rotating images of the campus Photos: Cathy Morrison

21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY AND MONTHS OF BEHINDTHE-SCENES WORK BRING OUR HALL OF FAME AND WOMEN OF DISTINCTION HISTORY INTO INTERACTIVE DISPLAY Running out of space to display the plaques and photos honoring each of our 159 members of the LFA Hall of Fame and Ferry Hall Women of Distinction was a good problem to have.

Realizing the original plaques were hard to read from their near-ceiling-high perch in the halls of Upper Corbin, and knowing that the newly transformed space would further limit the existing display, we took the opportunity to digitize the entire collection, bringing it to eye level and offering campus visitors an opportunity to truly interact with the information that can be updated regularly in a vibrant new presentation.

Touchscreen technology allows us to include the Hall of Fame/Women of Distinction in our existing history exhibit in the Pridmore Gallery in Reid Hall. In addition to viewing and searching the Hall of Fame, guests can view an overview of school history, look at a current campus map, and view archival images from both LFA and Ferry Hall. The interactive piece made its debut during the 2014 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. We hope you’ll stop by, take a look, and give it try on your next visit to campus. n RINGING THE BELL

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Professional Development in the Eastern Hemisphere FROM CULTURE, TO TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGY, TO NURTURING GLOBAL RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN OUR OWN COMMUNITY, LFA FACULTY TAKE IT ALL IN OVER TEN DAYS IN SOUTH KOREA • • •

BY GRACE KIM In July, nine LFA faculty members departed for South Korea for a 10-day global field experience centered on classroom technology methods. The trip was an opportunity for LFA faculty to engage in a series of dialogues with Korean educators and gain a new cultural perspective.

The experience in Seoul began with a trip to the Korean Demilitarized Zone, the border barrier between the two Koreas.

After a stop at the Dora Observatory, which allows guests to see parts of North Korea, the faculty toured the National Museum of Korea and an ancient palace.

Subsequent days were filled with visits to various elementary, secondary, and college-level schools throughout Seoul.

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video chat with other pupils in another country for projects and discussions.

Presentations at Seoul National University focused on e-learning and educational reform. The delegation also learned about the video production of online courses and visited the filming sets. Later in the week, faculty shadowed teachers at a local private tutoring academy, or hagwon, and discussed the significance of tutoring in Korean education.

Carolyn Gorowski, Dean of Admission, states that the visits provided her with “a better understanding of the Korean educational system” and that “it was helpful to see the educational environment that our Korean students grow up in.”

On the last night in Seoul, LFA’s Korean Parents Association hosted a formal dinner reception for faculty, alumni, current students, and parents. Many students expressed delight at meeting their American teachers in their home country.

Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs Lusanda Mayikana sums up the trip as extremely successful and enlightening.

“John [Strudwick] is a big advocate for global education and I appreciate that.

It’s important to have the support of your colleagues when you want to go on a trip like this. Susan Hoagland, the Dean of External Relations, applied for the Brinson Grant on our behalf and the Brinson Foundation graciously selected LFA. The grant enabled us to visit key historical sites and engage in conversations with colleagues in a variety of Korean schools. I’m so grateful that we got to go. The trip reminded me that one cannot use a monocultural lens when teaching in a multicultural context. Students come to LFA from all over the world and they bring so much of their history and culture with them. When we appreciate these perspectives, we become a greater community.” n Director of Performing Arts Mark Dryfoos with students at a hagwon in South Korea. Photo: Steve Ryder

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The English department at LFA was so proud to host celebrated author, Sherman Alexie, on the evening of September 25, 2014. The department, in collaboration with the Ragdale Foundation, secured Alexie’s visit to Lake Forest after a conversation between LFA and Ragdale around what authors the department and the LFA students would like to have come visit and speak. Sherman Alexie was at the top of that list—he speaks to adolescents with his wit, honesty, and spirit. He also speaks to our own curricular gaps—with slim exception, we rarely included American Indian literature in any of our English classes. While preparing for Alexie’s visit, English teacher Lauren Kelly developed a Native American Literature course for seniors, and we planned that all freshman, sophomores and juniors would read either one of Alexie’s novels or short stories before the end of September. As Alexie took the stage

Native American Literature Comes Alive for LFA Students ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO BELONG TO MANY TRIBES, AUTHOR SHERMAN ALEXIE SHARED STORIES WITH LFA COMMUNITY

BY ANN FRKOVICH

Top: Students gather with Alexie for a group photo.

Above: Sophie Hanson ’15 proudly displays her signed copy.

Right: Sherman Alexie sharing life stories and life lessons Below: Students appreciate Mr. Alexie’s sense of humor and candor Photos: Cathy Morrison

on Thursday evening, he was speaking to a packed house, but more importantly, a house packed with LFA students, all of whom had read Alexie, and all of whom were about to see him speak, meet him, and be part of a transformative experience.

Without doubt, he hit a nerve. His performance was electric and electrifying. He modeled the oral tradition by eschewing all notes and appeared to extemporaneously share story after story, simultaneously funny and tragic, of growing up as a Spokane Indian on a reservation and all the ways he struggled to fit in, and struggled with being asked to fit in. Mr. Alexie led our students through lesson after lesson on the social construction of race and class, in and out of the classroom, and our students gave Mr. Alexie a standing ovation not once, but twice. This bears witness to the ways that our students need and appreciate these lessons. It also speaks to our department’s continued work to interrupt the silence around these ideas and our commitment to developing curriculum for the silenced. It also allowed us to add a new name to the list of authors who have spoken at LFA, authors like Robert Frost and Gwendolyn Brooks, and we are so incredibly proud to be able to say that that list now includes Sherman Alexie. n

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COLLEGE DINNER SERIES URBANA-CHAMPAIGN • EVANSTON • HYDE PARK

Left (l to r): Jae Min Shin ’13, Greg Romanchek ’13, Kalina Gajda ’13, Charles Gallagher ’13 Above (l to r): Kenny Chavez ’11, Jae Min Shin ’13, Andy Lee ’13, Jessica Lee ’13, Kate Lee ’12, JJ Munoz ’14 at Papa Del’s

Alumni Events on the Road Alumni gathered in the fall 2014 for a series of events designed to keep graduates connected to one another and to the Academy. First was the College Dinner Series, which is an opportunity for our college-age alumni to team up with Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso for dinner and conversation. LFA alumni at the University of Illinois got together for the 2nd annual College Dinner Series: Urbana-Champaign on October 2 while alumni at Northwestern University met up in Evanston on October 9. Students at the University of Chicago and Illinois Institute of Technology joined together on November 6 at Medici in Hyde Park for a celebration. The Academy also gathered with alumni in the St. Charles area for an evening reception at the St. Charles Country Club on Oct. 30. View upcoming events at www.lfanet.org/alumni

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Above (clockwise, l to r): Ben Shaughnessy ’14, Tunan Chen ’12, Director of Academy Fund Christine Ryder P’15, P’17, Carina Baker ’13, Jackie Domrowski ’12, and Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso at Medici Left (l to r): Nancy Wang ’13, KC Chilamkurti ’11, Yousuf Kadir ’14 at Bravo Evanston All photos: Ruth Keyso

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ST. CHARLES EVENT

Alumni gather at the St. Charles Country Club for a regional reception on Oct. 30, 2014. (l to r): Event host Ben Waldie ’52, Head of School John Strudwick, Melinda Waldie, Glorianne and Colin Campbell ’56, Lyndy Komen ’92, Elissa Skoning Bettcher ’72, Jodee Collins DeBates ’74, Peggy Collins, and Jim DeBates (right) Head of School John Strudwick with reception hosts Melinda and Ben Waldie ’52 (below) John ’72 and Peggy Collins with Head of School John Strudwick All photos: Ruth Keyso

Upcoming Events Young Alumni Lunch (classes of 2010-2014): Tues., Jan. 6, 2015 at LFA Second City Alumni Event: Thurs., Jan. 29, 2015 Chicago Networking Event: Wed., Feb. 25, 2015 Ponte Vedra Beach Alumni Event: Thurs., Feb. 19, 2015 Tampa Alumni Event: Tues., March 3, 2015 Naples Alumni Event: Wed., March 4, 2015

Alumni in College Watch the website for details on upcoming College Dinner Series events: www.lfanet.org/ collegedinnerseries

NYC Alumni Event: Thurs., April 9, 2015

Don’t forget to update your email and mailing address with us so that you receive invitations to events in your city!

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Solar Flare INSTALLED IN AUGUST, THIS OUTDOOR ARTWORK HAS ALREADY ACHIEVED LANDMARK STATUS

BY SHEILA MOLLER “Meet me at the sculpture!” has become a common expression at LFA. Students, parents, friends, and faculty have quickly identified with a distinctive landmark on LFA’s campus, Solar Flare. The piece was created by current parent Neal Weinfield, an attorney by trade who has a passion for art. Neal creates sculptures in a studio he maintains in an outbuilding next to the Highland Park, Ill., home he shares with his wife, Mardah, son Will ’17, and younger son Sam. Solar Flare was crafted from welded aluminum, measures 7’H x 6’W x 5’D, and was given to LFA this summer by Neal and Mardah.

Solar Flare has become an integral part of the campus landscape Photo: Cathy Morrison

Neal tells us that his “sculptures are influenced by celestial events. They encourage us to examine the interplay between art and science and the tension between the man-made and the natural.” He placed his sculpture at LFA to inspire our global community to explore the boundaries of art, science, and human potential.

Some of his other works are named Confluence and Tsunami and he also has installations at the Deerfield Park District, two public schools in Highland Park, the Science and Arts Academy in Des Plaines, Ill., and two on display at Cornell University.

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l – r Ella Ekstrom ’16, Hope Challenger ’15, Graham Erbs ’16, Stanton Cope ’15

The Odd Couple Whether presented as a play, a film, or a TV series, the premise of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple remains the same— a pair of friends share a New York City apartment in the wake of their individual divorces. A complete mismatch, one is a neurotic neat-freak; the other, a care-free, slovenly sort. When their upstairs neighbors arrive for a double-date, more hilarity ensues. If you’re familiar with the original, this show came with a twist. Instead of characters Oscar and Felix and a regular poker game, this production featured Olive and Florence and their friends playing Trivial Pursuit.

Ella Ekstrom ’16, Hope Challenger ’15 Below: l – r Sarah Seibert ’15, Ellie Annibali ’17, Ella Ekstrom ’16, Gillian Smith ’15, Tori Koontz ’16, Hope Challenger ’16

“ They are the same basic character types from the original play, but this version is more feminist, and I think funnier.”

Director of Performing Arts Mark Dryfoos notes, “I have always been a fan of Neil Simon’s work. I have directed two of his shows before and always found his characters lively and engaging. This version of The Odd Couple was rewritten by Neil Simon in the early 1980s with Rita Moreno and Sally Struthers to star as Olive and Florence. They are the same basic character types from the original play, but this version is more feminist, and I think funnier.” n

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The Art of Glass TO WORK WITH THIS MEDIUM IS TO ENGAGE IN A CROSS-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE, AN INTEGRATION OF CREATIVITY, CHEMISTRY, AND CALCULATION

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And sometimes, necessity is the mother of invention.

In 2007-2008, Art Instructor Lauren Fowler regularly took seniors in an elective arts course off-campus to a glass-blowing class. When that facility went out of business in the middle of the 2nd semester, she needed to develop and implement a replacement curriculum, ASAP. Already armed with an MFA in ceramics, Mrs. Fowler knew that glass has some similar properties, and her skill-set would be transferable, so she explored the possibility of introducing her students to a process known as “kiln-formed glass.” For that immediate unit, her research began with a book purchased on Amazon. The class was a success, so she pursued professional development funds to visit and work with artists at the forefront of this medium, in order to develop a new course.

Lauren notes, “When you’re teaching, you’re not working in a collaborative studio environment yourself, so when I go to these workshops I feel inspired by the creative energy of the other artists. I come back so pumped to share with my students.”

(left) Following up on the design process with Miriam Akogu’15 Daniel Joseph’s finished work proudly on display Photos: Cathy Morrison

As a result, she established a program providing a unique opportunity that has become a much sought-after course. Because glass-blowing has a steeper learning curve than the kilnformed glass processes, this is actually a more accessible class, allowing students to create a larger, more accomplished body of work. More than most other media, glass appeals to students who don’t necessarily consider themselves artistic, yet they walk away from the experience with a body of work they’re proud of.

Lauren shares, “It’s really fun as a teacher, because there’s an even playing

field. Every student is starting at the same level; there are no preconceived notions, and everyone shares the same anxieties as they learn the process.”

Due to the course’s popularity, there are now two sections offered. Students describe it as something they “just got hooked on,” with a few even taking extra courses beyond the graduation requirement. One student even continued on her own, purchasing glass, and eventually selling her work to help fund her college tuition.

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Karl Harron, a master glass artist from Northern Ireland with whom Lauren worked at a studio in Maryland, Lauren explains, “Thorough knowledge of chemistry allows him to manipulate sulfur and copper bearing sheet glass to create special effects. Karl also developed a way to manipulate hot glass in the kiln, which allows for more complex shapes not achieved before in kiln formed glass. Professional development funds allowed me to study with Karl for a week, which aided in the development of interdisciplinary curriculum in my glass class connecting chemistry and art.”

Her students have a favorite project, called “Pattern Bar Technique,” developed by Nancy Weisser, a glass artist and owner of Weisser Glass Studio in Kensignton, Maryland. Because students must properly calculate volume, they experience yet another cross disciplinary aspect of this program—math.

By visiting Bullseye Glass, Lauren learned how to manage the firing process more efficiently, improving the students’ studio experience.

“Professional development opened my eyes to what the best artists are doing in this field,” Lauren avers. Professional development funds come from the operating budget, funded directly

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Ferry Tales

Celebrating Ferry Hall’s Legacy FERRY HALL TAKES THE CAKE

BY GRACE KIM On Monday, September 22, the LFA community celebrated the 145th anniversary of Ferry Hall. The ceremony started with the choir singing Ferry Hall’s alma mater on the stairs of Reid Hall. After words from John Strudwick, the Head of School, students enjoyed cake before heading back to class.

Ferry Hall alumni Beth Petit Shaw ’75 and Harriet Arpee Sherman ’54 attended the ceremony as representatives of their alma mater. They participated in the cake cutting along with Ferry Hall prefect Darlene Ineza ’15.

Beth Petit Shaw ’75 and Harriet Arpee Sherman ’54 tour the Ferry Hall dormitory Photo: Cathy Morrison

Janice Wang ’16 baked the cake, made the frosting and fondant from scratch, and decorated it by hand for the celebration for the Ferry Hall residents. Photo: Lusanda Mayikana l–r, Darlene Ineza ’15, Harriet Arpee Sherman ’54, John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18, and Beth Petit Shaw ’75. Photo: Cathy Morrison

That evening, the residents of Ferry Hall dorm held another celebration with a cake baked by Janice Wang ’16, new to LFA this year from Jamaica. Janice said, “I bake cakes as a hobby and I discussed this with Ms. Mayikana, the dorm faculty resident, one night during Fall Weekend. She saw photos of cakes I made before and suggested that I make one for Ferry Hall Day. I thought it’d be fun to do it, especially since usually someone buys a cake for this occasion.”

Ferry Hall opened in 1869 and enrolled 66 students its first year. Students were given a liberal arts education, which included courses in science and mathematics. The school was known for its support of social justice and missionary work.

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Women of Distinction IN HER OPENING REMARKS AT THE ANNUAL FERRY HALL BRUNCH DURING HOMECOMING AND REUNION IN OCTOBER, FERRY HALL PREFECT DARLENE INEZA ’15 EMBODIED THE INDOMITABLE SPIRIT OF FERRY HALL I would like to thank you all for inviting me to this event and for giving me the opportunity to speak in front of you all. My name is Darlene Ineza, and I am this year’s Ferry Hall Prefect. I am a boarding student from Kigali, Rwanda, and for those of you who might not quite know where that is, Rwanda is a tiny country in East Central Africa.

However, for being a tiny country, Rwanda has many admirable factors. For one, Rwanda’s parliament has the highest female representation of any other country in the world. Women have played a very important role in the nation’s recovery from the 1994 Genocide. One of these women, I’m proud to say, is my mother.

My mom works in a bank that offers small micro-loans to underprivileged women so they can continue their schooling or start up their own small businesses.

Thus, it would be an understatement to say that I was raised in a very supporting environment, reminded everyday by my family and my community that girls can do everything that boys can do.

I’m also very glad to say that when I arrived at LFA three years ago, this idea was continued in my upbringing through many long, inspirational talks with my dorm parents, debates in the classrooms and of course the everlasting legacy of the Ferry Hall School. I remember the amazement of the whole student body during last year’s “Women of Distinction” event, when Mrs. Dotti Freytag [Howe] shared with us her memories of Ferry Hall. We all admired and were in awe of the intellectuality, the camaraderie and the confidence of the Ferry Hall women. Therefore, you can understand how honored and humbled I felt, when last semester, Madeleine Pattis, the previous Ferry Hall Prefect, informed me that I was the person chosen to keep the Ferry Hall fire burning at LFA.

Darlene delivers remarks at the Ferry Hall Brunch on October 18.

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One thing that I can assure you of right now as Ferry Hall Prefect, is that the fire is definitely burning. Right here in this dorm. The girls who live here are well aware of the significance of their dorm and of the strong legacy that they continue by living here and embracing Ferry Hall values. Every day during dorm meetings, during study hours or when we are just hanging out in the Kalnow Commons, that we see those photos and medals, we are reminded that where we are today stems from a history of smart, independent and distinctive women.

We are empowered and encouraged to be hard-working, caring, and to develop life-long friendships with each other. On behalf of all the girls in this dorm, I would like to commend the school for creating a tangible and meaningful space for Ferry Hall on the LFA campus.

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LFA Athletics It could be a passion for the game, a means to afford one’s education, or a little of both, but many students are eager to play their chosen sport at the college level. In fact, the class of 2014 has 14 members who extended their high school athletic careers into college. In recent years, LFA alumni have not only pursued collegiate athletics, but careers in the semi-pro and professional realm.

Matt Vaughn, head boys basketball coach, says of his former players, “For boys basketball in the past eight years, I have had three attend Division III colleges to play basketball and 10 who played or are currently playing in Division I on athletic scholarships.

Three of them are playing professionally right now, one in Germany, one in Spain, and one in Australia.

One player who was only here at LFA for a semester was drafted by the NBA this PLAYING FOR A SMALL SCHOOL DOESN’T DIMINISH CAXY past summer. Next year, it looks like I will have Diago ATHLETES’ OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY IN COLLEGE. [Quinn] playing Division I, and as many as four others

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Athletic Director and Prep Hockey Coach Darrin Madeley adds, “I am proud of every kid who has moved on. Recently we had a player drafted by Winnipeg and plays for [University of] Wisconsin in hockey.”

“We have eight kids who currently play college soccer,” according to head soccer coach Paul Makovec.

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Clearly, athletes from LFA are being seen and selected by college coaches. Apart from their desire to play, interested athletes must complete the NCAA clearinghouse process, which, as former Dean of College Counseling Jack Lewis points out, “applies to all athletes who want to play at the DI and DII levels. These are minimum requirements, ensuring the student-athlete has completed a series of core academic courses and has also achieved a minimum SAT and/or ACT score.

Although LFA students have no problem meeting these minimum standards, they still must submit their data to the NCAA in a timely manner in order to be eligible for NCAA athletics.”

In terms of financial aid, it’s important to note that DIII schools and the Ivies, (like LFA), do not offer athletic awards;

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however, need-based aid and merit (academic) awards are available at these colleges and universities. The NCAA clearinghouse protocols are not necessary for the DIII level admission process. Matt Vaughn states, “The level of recruitment is different [for DIII] as well as athletic budgets are astronomically higher at most Division I schools in comparison to Division III schools, so recruiting tends to be more aggressive and widespread as a result.”

Although a handful of sports like soccer have a high visibility at the club level, LFA coaches and our athletic department are heavily involved in the college athletic recruiting process for all Caxys. Coaches will schedule their teams to play in “college showcase” tournaments, where, Paul Makovec explains, “college coaches will approach me regarding certain players and follow up.”

Coach Vaughn agrees, “Once you have players that have been recruited in the past, then schools know you exist. We help promote the player, and once there is interest, we talk to coaches and let them know what kind of student they are (and send them their transcripts usually), what kind of person they are, what type of player they are, and if they are a good fit for their program. In the fall I will run what are called ‘open gyms’, basically a sort of practice, where coaches can come in and watch our players play and evaluate them. I will be in constant contact with them if they are interested in one of our players.”

The process may conclude earlier for some students, as Jack Lewis describes, “Students who are being actively recruited by colleges may give a verbal commitment to their chosen school during their junior year in high school. The verbal commitment is binding, but a contract isn’t signed until senior year, subject to satisfactory student performance, transcripts, and recommendations. It’s not rare for student athletes to give a verbal commitment in their junior year—college coaches want to get as many players wrapped up for their program continuity and success as soon as possible.”

Regardless of where Caxys go and how long they continue to play, they’re always in their LFA coaches’ hearts. Matt Vaughn sums it up, “I like to keep tabs with them via text throughout the season to see how everything is going. Many of those who are not playing anymore I like to stay in touch with as well, and see what their next phase of life is and support them in any way I can.”

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She’s played since... “I have been playing for nine years.” ost significant thing about LFA athletics… “Personally, M since I am not able to play in any IHSA tournaments, I am able to play both school-based tournaments and individually compete during the fall season. This gives me the best of both worlds, still being able to play for my high school and be on a team and at the same time train for my own title.” ow LFA has prepared her… “LFA has really taught me H how to manage my time. With school work and sports after classes, there really is not much time to slack off. School work has always been a priority to me and comes before golf, but I also cannot improve without putting time into practicing.” hat she’s most looking forward to next year… “I am exW cited to not only play for a D1 team but also have the opportunity to be at a school like BC. The academics at BC is really where I wanted to be and I am so thankful I have the chance to be a part of their Women’s Golf Team; they have a very up and coming program. oach Lewis says… “I’ve coached girls golf in Florida, C where they play year-round. Watching Katie develop over these last four years, she’s going to make a mark at the next level. She’s dedicated and focused, all with a smile on her face. It’s a year-round sport for her—she travels to play in warmer climates, practices indoors [in our winter months].

One of the finest kids I’ve ever known and coached.”

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e’s played since… “I could kick a soccer ball, which was at H five years old. I’ve always had a dream of being a professional soccer player one day. My family is huge on soccer and they have always pushed me to go farther with my talents.” ost significant thing about LFA athletics… “Once you M commit to a team, you’re automatically joined with a new family which includes the players, the coaches, and the parents.” ow LFA has prepared him… “LFA really made me grow H up as an individual. Since my freshman year, I have experienced many struggles as well as successes that have made me a stronger and better person.”

What he’s most looking forward to next year… “Next year I’m looking forward to the new type of community and opportunity that college has to offer. I am excited and honored to get the chance to play at the next level and I want to make the most of it!” oach Makovec says… “Stephen Payne has been loyal C to LFA. While he has been the most sought-after recruit I have seen, he still managed to play high school soccer, play club soccer at the highest level, and play for the US Men’s U18 national team. I commend him on his commitment to our school.”

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e’s played since… “I am in my fourth year of playing basH ketball. I played for fun throughout my life, but stated to play competitively my sophomore year. In order for me to attend college, I had to gain a scholarship. That’s all people would talk about when I started playing. ‘Gotta work hard to get that scholarship,’ one coach told me.” ost significant thing about LFA athletics… “Everything is M accessible. It allows students to get better at their own pace.” ow LFA has prepared him… “Time management, defiH nitely. If I manage my time in college, I should be okay, but we’ll see.” hat he’s most looking forward to next year… “Having W the opportunity to earn my spot on the team and becoming a leader. I want to do something that will change the school and the way people view the University. #StriveForGreatness” oach Vaughn says… “He came to LFA as a junior last C year and was relatively unknown. He garnered some interest from colleges and received his first scholarship offer in the spring from LaSalle University. Many schools reached out to him during the spring and summer, and tracked his progress during summer basketball tournaments. When he came back to LFA in the fall, the one school who definitely showed the most interest in him was Monmouth University. Their head coach came to watch him practice here at LFA the first day NCAA guidelines allowed him to do so, and then Diago went on an official NCAA recruiting visit to their campus in New Jersey in September. A week later, Diago verbally committed to attend their school and play basketball for them.”

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LFA Field Hockey Goes to State For the second consecutive season, the Caxys earned a berth in the Final Four. This year, the girls defeated Loyola Academy to make the tournament. Despite a loss to ultimate champion New Trier, the team beat Oak Park – River Forest in a thrilling game to take the 3rd place spot. Down 1 – 0, with mere seconds to go on the clock, we scored the tying goal to send it into overtime.

Still tied after OT, the game went to a shootout, and the final score was 4 – 3 in the Caxys’ favor. Coach Diane Cooper said, “It’s the most exciting game I’ve ever coached!” The school spirit and pride on display from the fans in the stands throughout the playoffs was truly remarkable—the LFA student section was significantly larger and more spirited than schools exponentially larger than ours. n Student fans came out to support the team The 2014 proudly wearing their tournament medals pose with their trophy.

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The Lake Forest Academy community celebrated the successful conclusion of the Campaign for LFA during the BIG Celebration weekend October 17–19. More than 500 members of the LFA community including alumni, trustees, parents, faculty, staff, and friends visited the campus for the most historic weekend of the decade.

Weekend offerings were vast and kicked off with an orientation for new trustees; longstanding Homecoming & Reunion and Parents Weekend traditions followed. Highlights included mini classes, master classes, sporting events, fine arts performances, Hall of Fame and Women of Distinction ceremony, multicultural dialogue, Ferry Hall brunch and Chapel tour and a hugely successful Caxy Life auction.

Saturday, October 18 marked the official close of the Campaign for LFA with A Decade of Gratitude: BIG Campaign Celebration. The spirit of the weekend is captured in the following pages.

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$68.8 Million A Decade of Gratitude— BIG Celebration Members of Vox and Choir entertain the audience.

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Life Trustee and Campaign for LFA Chair Cate Waddell P’01, P’03 unveils the overall results.

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John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18 and David Wick P’12, P’14, P’16. Photo: George Pfoertner John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18 with Stephanie Ramirez Krych. Photo: George Pfoertner

Ten years, $68.8 million dollars raised, a campus transformed…that calls for a celebration! Life Trustee and Campaign for LFA Chair Cate Waddell P’01, P’03 unveiled the results of the BIG Campaign. Details of the comprehensive campaign and specific results, timelines, donor lists, and more were published in the final Campaign Update, mailed in November. In addition, we announced the recipients of two endowed chairs: the A. John Huss Jr. and Ruth S. Huss Chair in Humanities to Latin and English teacher David Wick, and the Edmund J. Rendtorff Chair in Science to Stephanie Ramirez Krych, Chair of LFA’s Science Department.

Program highlights included performances by Tony Fu ’16 on the piano, and a finale presented by members of LFA’s Vox and choir.

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Top (l – r): Ella Ekstrom ’16, Zhuri Bryant ’17, Nick Lin ’17, Sophia Platcow ’16 (l – r): Joyce Kim P’18, William Markey P’18, Jim Erbs P’08, P’16, and Shan Atkins P’08, P’16 (l – r): Julie and John Levin P’16, Alain Villemure and Sylvie Turcotte P’16, P’18 (l – r): Peggy Fox and Kathy Schell

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(Top) Board Chair Mike Schell ’65, Life Trustee and Campaign for LFA Chair Cate Waddell P’01, P’03, and John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18 at A Decade of Gratitude Celebration. (l – r): Charlie Cooper ’96, Judy Hershenhorn P’17, Nicole Cooper, Robert Hershenhorn P’87, P’88, P’17 (l – r): Sid and Lauren Gorter P’06, P’09, Bob Bullard, Marion Christoph P’10, P’18, Sally Bullard

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Student Performers LFA THANKS THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR THEIR TIME AND DEDICATION IN PROVIDING THE ENTERTAINMENT FOR A DECADE OF GRATITUDE CELEBRATION. PIANIST Tony Fu ’16

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VOX AND CHOIR—GIRLS Perculiar Adimabua ’16 Ellie Annibali ’17 Nubia Beasley-Bartee ’16 Isabella Blankers ’18 Carolina Borjas ’16 Sydney Brundige ’15 Zhuri Bryant ’17 Elizabeth Christoph ’18 Natalie Clarke ’18 Bridget Collins ’18 Stell Cui ’17 Katie Dozois ’17 Ella Ekstrom ’16 Nomonde Gila ’15 Darlene Ineza ’15 Ali Jackson ’18 Jenny Levitt ’17 Zoe Lewis ’17 Samantha Longley ’16 Anna Markey ’18 Annmarie Morrison ’16 Ashley Mullarkey ’17 Norah Ntagungira ’18 Ayo Odebiyi ’15 Claire Pastrana ’17 Sophia Platcow ’16 Nelly Siddiqui ’17 Gillian Smith ’15 Erin Snoddy ’17 Aggie Walgreen ’16 Diana Wang ’16 Monica Wang ’16 Angela Zhou ’18

VOX AND CHOIR—BOYS Lander Braggs ’15 Daniel Bunning ’15 Stanton Cope ’15 Graham Erbs ’16 Tony Fu ’16 Sampson Hao ’17 John Hendrix ’17 Mark Jung ’17 James Kim ’17 David Krivoshik ’18 Josh Lam ’16 William Li ’17 Nick Lin ’17 Alexander Mullarkey ’16 Dominic Scheerer ’18 Mason Schilling ’18 Alex Wang ’16 Alex Xia ’16 Jason Xiao ’16 Michael Zaucedo ’15 Jack Zhang ’17 STAGE CREW Wesley Annan ’15 Giovanni Harold ’15 Maggie Meyer ’16 Lillia Parasiuk ’18 Monica Wang ’16 SPECIAL THANKS TO Monica Palmer Director of Fine and Performing Arts Jason Koenig Fine and Performing Arts Instructor Peg Plambeck Adjunct Voice Instructor Tim Plambeck Director of Music

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Hall of Fame & Women of Distinction The LFA-FH Hall of Fame was founded in 1980 to honor those individuals who earned distinction in one of three categories: Outstanding Achievement and Service to Society, Service to the School, and Achievement in Athletics. The Ferry Hall Women of Distinction Award, which was introduced in 2004, recognizes outstanding achievements by graduates of Ferry Hall.

Awardees l – r: Charlene Vala Laughlin ’64, Margo Pinney Norris ’54, Ann Stebbins Sidles ’54, Head of School John Strudwick, Susan Pike Lovejoy ’64, Keith Owen ’64, P’95, Tom Duckworth P’08, P’10, P’12, P’14. Photo: George Pfoertner

The 2014 Awardees had the opportunity to speak to the current students during the All-School Meeting on Friday, Oct. 17, and were also honored during A Decade of Gratitude celebration on Saturday, Oct. 18. In addition, the Women of Distinction gave remarks at the Ferry Hall Brunch on Oct. 18.

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Far left: Parents peruse the items up for bid at the Caxy Life Auction Left: Greeting friends, new and old Below: Following their students’ schedules, parents make their way to Mini-Classes Photos: George Pfoertner

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On October 17 and 18, more than 300 parents joined faculty, staff and trustees for what was the most historic Parents Weekend of the decade. The “All Things LFA” tradition was in full force as parents attended mini-classes, sporting events, and fine arts performances, all of which illustrated the depth of our students’ academic and athletic experience. A series of parent class meetings and Master Classes showcased the dedication and talents of LFA’s faculty.

The Caxy Life Auction was a huge success, thanks to generous donations from parents and faculty for items which appealed to faculty, parents, and students alike.

The funds from the auction support student life at LFA. Parents Weekend culminated with A Decade of Gratitude, a celebration which officially closed LFA’s 10-year Campaign for LFA.

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l – r: Ari Good ’89, Alis Dammeyer Priebe ’89, and Gail Denenberg Belian ’89

Peggy Blatchford, Neil Blatchford ’64, Burr Von Maur ’64

Rachel Dietzler Padron ’94, Suki Harada ’94, Mary Gust-Damitio ’94

Marie Phillip Mann ’64 and Deila Wolff Mangold ’64

Reunion Kick-Off Celebration at Miramar Restaurant The Half-Century Club (classes of 1964 and preceding classes) came together for a private cocktail and dinner party at Miramar Restaurant in Highwood, Ill., on Oct. 17. All the Milestone classes then had a casual reception in the same location where they could mingle with friends old and new over small bites and cocktails.

Keith Owen ’64 and Bob Firring ’64

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Young Alumni Panel for Parents

Junior and senior parents came to the Little Theater during Parents Weekend for an interactive panel presentation with LFA young alumni. The topic was “Life Beyond Academy Drive, or How LFA Positioned Me for Success.” Parents had the opportunity to meet LFA alumni who are successful professionals and to get their perspective on finishing strong at LFA, tips on the college process, and more.

Young alumni panelists share their knowledge and advice about life at LFA, in college, and in the working world during a morning session with current parents at the Academy. (l to r): Thomas Emery ’09, Willow Walker ’03, Artie Preiss ’04, Molly Pearson Campbell ’04, Megan Gallagher Gosselin ’07, and Sandy Meers ’09. Photo: Cathy Morrison

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Gray Weather Can’t Dampen Caxy Spirit

Our soccer and field hockey teams braved the rainy, blustery morning, while Caxy alumni of all ages spent time on campus enjoying catching up with one another.

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(Top left) l – r, Meridee and Jeff Welsh ’74, Milton Green ’74, Mike Walsh ’75, Jim Owen ’75 Joe Falcone ’82 and Abby Baker l to r: Samantha Goudreau ’06, Michael Hopkins ’04, Louie Munoz ’04, and Michael Hatch ’04 (Above) Regina and Randy Jones ’77 with their daughter, Jessica Jones Moore ’04, and her husband, Jeremy Moore Photo: Ruth Keyso

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Jon Freeman leads a discussion in the Library Reading Room Photo: Grace Kim

Science teachers Mike Rogan and Erica Wood use a sheet of spandex to demonstrate a black hole’s effect on the space-time fabric of the universe.

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Master Classes ALL THE INTEREST, FUN, AND DISCUSSION;

NONE OF THE EXAMS, QUIZZES, OR GRADES Spanish instructor Noelle Balson engages her classroom guests Photo: Grace Kim

LFA Faculty volunteers offered a variety of fascinating and unique classroom experiences during BIG weekend on Oct. 18.

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Overview of 2014 Head of School Symposium (Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos: Conflict, Culture & Commerce) with Krisitne Von Ogden & Sam Wold Not Just Noise: Making Modern Electronic Music, with Adam Schlipmann The Art of Glass, with Lauren Fowler (see related story on page 20) Contemporary Civilization and Culture of Latin America with Noelle Balson 8

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Left (l – r): Erik Kimble ’85, P’18, Lusanda Mayikana P’14 and Grace Kasten ’15 consider what Vicente Nagel ’15 (center) has to say. Photo: Grace Kim (l – r): Romaer Chopra ’15, Josh Postadan ’15, and Eli Kuli ’17 participate in the discussion. Photo: Grace Kim

A Haven for Thoughts and Ideas The Multicultural Dialogue took place in the Multipurpose Room on Saturday, October 18. Trustees, alumni, faculty, parents, and current students all participated in a 90-minute conversation about the role of media in portraying race, which was in light of the Ferguson, Mo., case. Over thirty voices resounded off the walls as the LFA community discussed stereotypes, the impact of technology, and race relations in America.

Students also mentioned their thoughts on recent presentations by author Sherman Alexie and alumna Liz Peinado ’08, which had sparked previous conversations about diversity and power in their classes. (See pages 15 and 4, respectively for more).

Lusanda Mayikana, Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs, explains, “The dynamic was different from the Community Dialogues that students par-

ticipate in throughout the school year. I think it was very helpful to the students to listen to the adults in the room and to vision their place after and outside of high school.” Lusanda also states that the dialogue presented alumni, parents, and trustees with an opportunity to see how LFA was fostering student leadership. She describes the event as “riveting and invigorating.” n

(l – r): Glory Sawyer P’15, P’17, Trustee John Marlatt ’65, and Trustee Mike Leonard ’66 share a light moment. Photo: Ruth Keyso Right (l – r): 0345 l – r: Julia Philip-Kuli P’17, Rumi Kuli ’93, P’17, John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18, Vicki Medvec P’15, Zoe Lewis ’17 (hidden), and Camellia Lewis P’14 listen carefully as Michael Lewis II makes a point. Photo: Grace Kim

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History Tour Following the Ferry Hall Women of Distinction Brunch, alumnae took a local history tour, guided by historian and retired professor Art Miller, which included a stop at the original Ferry Hall Chapel, now a private home in Lake Forest.

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(Left) l – r: Ilyse Gottlieb Johnson ’74, Kathy Powell Miller ’64, Charlene Vala Laughlin ’64, Susan Pike Lovejoy ’64, Margo Pinney Norris ’54, Georgia Scully Drews ’64, Tina Huiskamp ’64, Laurel Bye Kamen ’64, Deila Wolff Mangold ’64, Marie Phillip Mann ’64, Paulette Weinberg ’64, Matilda Sanchez de Sierra ’54, Ann Stebbins Sidles ’54, Laurie Taylor-Curby ’70.

Walking through the driveway between the old North Hall and the Chapel.

The living room still bears resemblance to the chapel.

Ilyse Gottlieb Johnson ’74 Instagrams her old dorm room.

(This page) The exterior of the chapel is a familiar sight Photos: Cathy Morrison

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Reunion Classes ALUMNI GATHERED TO CELEBRATE THEIR LASTING FRIENDSHIPS WITH THEIR CLASSMATES.

LFA CLASSES OF 1944 AND 1949 Claude Brenner ’44 (left) and Jim Barr ’49

FERRY HALL BRUNCH, CLASS OF 1954 (Top Left) Seated, l to r: Nancy Wells Ypma, Tina Clemens Demchak, Margo Pinney Norris; Standing, l to r: Phebe Carter Hethcock, Matilda Sanchez de Sierra, Harriet Arpee Sherman, Ann Stebbins Sidles

FERRY HALL BRUNCH CLASS OF 1964 Seated, l – r: Kathy Powell Miller, Susan Pike Lovejoy, Tina Huiskamp; Standing, l – r: Georgia Scully Drews, Marie Phillip Mann, Deila Wolff Mangold, Paulette Weinberg, Charlene Vala Laughlin

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FERRY HALL CLASS OF 1954 Seated, l to r: Mary Ann Spencer, Phebe Carter Hethcock, Harriet Arpee Sherman, Nancy Wells Ypma; Standing, l to r: Ann Stebbins Sidles, Margo Pinney Norris, Tina Clemens Demchak

LFA CLASS OF 1964 Seated, l – r: Charlie Phillips, Roger Higgs, Bob Firring, Ray Skelton, Larry Ross, Bob Lewis, Keith Owen, Scott Lang; Standing, l - r: Bob Spickelmier, Bob Carey, Bill Callison, Peter Truitt, Morgan Hickenlooper, Monty Edson, Doug Meystre, Owen Orndorff, Neil Blatchford, Lonnie Borrett

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FERRY HALL CLASS OF 1964 Seated, l – r: Tina Huiskamp, Paulette Weinberg, Laurel Bye Kamen, Deila Wolff Mangold; Standing, l – r: Charlene Vala Laughlin, Marie Phillip Mann, Kathy Powell Miller, Susan Pike Lovejoy

FERRY HALL AND LFA CLASS OF 1974 Front Row, l - r: Deen Oscarson, Milt Green, Martha Woodbridge Pedersen, Ilyse Gottlieb Johnson, Jeffrey Welsh; Back Row, l - r: Jamie Garard, Mike Walsh ’75, Ted Wilson

LFA CLASS OF 1979 Seated, l – r: Mary Russo, Suzanne Rowe Salvitti; Standing, l – r: Keith Harris, Rachael Sokolowski, Herb Garcia, Jennifer Cohen Shneiderman

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LFA CLASS OF 1984 Front Row, l - r: Amy Slocombe Hathaway, Barb Freund Gitkin; Back Row, l - r: Michael Karras, Chuck Galante, Chris Dozois, Jim Kolliopoulos, Jonathan Tan

LFA CLASS OF 1989 L – R: Jane Zarse, Ari Good, Mike Lavista, Brad Banta, Michele Marsh Ihlanfeldt

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LFA Class of 1994 Seated, l – r: Mike Sieman, Rick Song, John Han, Rebecca Brandt Barker; Standing, l – r: Scott Stone, Joel Sestito, Suki Harada, Rachel Dietzler Padron, Charles Hamby, Matt Barker

LFA Class of 2004 Seated, l - r: Gail Amornpongchai, Dina Khodorkovskaya, Molly Pearson Campbell; Standing, l - r: Richard Zhao, Simon Lu, Andrew Horwitz, Olindo Alo, Ben Goeke

LFA CLASS OF 2009 Todd Zafirovski (left), Matt Vaughn (Faculty)

All Reunion Class Photos: George Pfoertner

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slowing. I do most of my car stuff in California and Alabama, with some ice driving in Canada.”

Henry “Duke” Ryan and his wife, Patty, were in Cambridge (UK) for the summer. He produced a staged reading of his play, Swedes on the Danube, at the university, saying, “It was well-attended and well-received.” He’s hoping it may also be done in London. Currently, he’s contracting an illustrator for an e-book, called Amanda’s Autobiography, about his granddaughter, told in her voice. Duke notes, “The same publisher will re-issue my book of four novellas, called Impure Thoughts, all based in and around Barrington, Ill., where I grew up. Meanwhile, I am working on another play I hope to present, probably as a staged reading, here in Cambridge next year.

I have been offered the use of a very nice small university theater in which to do it.”

l - r: Roger Meade ’61 granddaughter Alexandra, and Candace Meade in Maui, March 2014.

1949 Mickey Poole’s wife, Carole, succumbed to dementia after a three-year struggle; he has moved to Carmel Valley Manor, a retirement community located in Carmel Valley, Calif.

Mickey reports, “I have a nice apartment and brought my favorite things, and am getting used to communal living. One of the nice things about it is, for the first time in my life, I have my own chef.”

1961 Mary Anne Ameter and Madeline Woods Gieselman are planning a Ferry Hall class of 1961 gathering for March 2015 on Duck Island, N.C. All members of the FH class of 1961 are invited. Please contact Mary Anne or Madeline for more information.

Roger Meade reports that his 22 year-old granddaughter, Alexandra, graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Business & Finance in May. He also has three younger grandchildren ages 10 (twins) and 4. He writes, “We continue to live a nomadic life traveling between homes in Austin, Texas; Northern California; Tennessee; and Virginia.

Texas heat determines when we will be in California. I am still involved in track events with Porsches, but I am decreasing the frequency, because the cars are getting faster and I am

Roger Meade ’61 in his Porsche GT3 at Laguna Seca race track near Monterey, Calif.

1962 Susan Lord-Williams is also known as the “Medieval Spanish Chef,” and her blog now has more than 700 publications: http://www.medievalspanishchef.com/ It consists of presenting a word in medieval Spanish which has to do with cookery preceded by a recipe from Spanish medieval manuscripts adapted to modern kitchens.

In addition, she is an AirBnB hostess, renting out her guest room in Santiago, Chile: https:// www.airbnb.com/rooms/3184757

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1964 Carla “Tina” Huiskamp has become the Chair of the Tournament Committee for the Arizona Women’s Golf Association, and also currently serves as the President of the men’s and women’s golf association at Silver Creek Golf Club in the White Mountains of Arizona.

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Sheila and Keith Owen are pictured in Bow Falls on a recent visit to Banff Springs, Alberta. They reported an early blast of winter, which reminded them of their Midwest roots. They happily returned to Houston, Texas, where they now call home.

Keith ’64 and Sheila Owen in Bow Falls.

1965 Chris James reports that his book, The O.D., came out in June and is doing well on both sides of the Atlantic, noting, “In a 5-days-free promotion on Amazon, over 6,000 Kindle copies were downloaded. The reviews are polarizing between those people who believe, as I do, that we’re killing the planet, and those who don’t.”

More information is available on his website: www.chrisjamesbooks.com.

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Chris with a copy of his book “The O.D.”

1966 Marian “Mimi” Griffiths took a road trip this summer from Phoenix to Michigan to visit her sister, brother, and their families. Along the way,

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Leading—and Living —by Example

By Ruth Keyso If you ask Gloria Chou ’06 why she supports LFA, be prepared for a response that is equal parts logic and nostalgia. She understands the importance of giving back financially to institutions that have made a difference in her life. At the same time, she’s motivated by memories of the fun she experienced as a boarding student.

“Sometimes I’ll read the weekend schedule on the LFA website and see something that we used to do when I was a student there,” says Gloria.

As someone who keeps current on LFA news, Gloria is impressed with advances at the Academy today. Expanded arts offerings. A robust robotics program. A new Science Center. These, along with volunteer opportunities and educational travel experiences, set LFA apart from other secondary schools.

“High school is a pretty important time,” she says. “Most kids don’t get to explore until college, and then they scramble to pick a major.” But at LFA, teachers try hard to expose students to a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities and to develop wellbalanced individuals, she says.

A graduate of the computer engineering program at the University of Illinois, Gloria took many additional courses in the humanities during college, inspired by her English classes at LFA. Former English Department Chair Dr. Ray Bird made a lasting impression.

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“Dr. Bird is someone I appreciate more and more as I get older,” says Gloria. “The passion he had for his work, the good materials he gave us to read. He’s the model for how I want to be in my job, how I want to live my life.”

Bird, and teachers like him, made LFA a special place for Gloria, a four-year boarder. She reflects on hours spent in the orchestra room in the Cressey Center, where music instructor Tim Plambeck encouraged students to hang out during the day and in the evenings.

She recalls the commitment and kindness of dorm parent Jon Freeman, who drove Gloria (and her cello) to an off-campus cross-country meet early one Saturday morning when she overslept and missed the bus.

“ [Dr. Bird] is the model for how I want to be in my job, how I want to live my life.”

“Even my parents still remember this,” she says, laughing. “They met me at the meet and drove me to orchestra practice afterwards.”

Memories like these motivate Gloria to support the Academy annually. This year, she elevated her gift to the Young Alumni Cornerstone level.

“I wanted to help and to provide opportunities to today’s students,” she says. “When I realized that I was able to [support the school at the leadership level], I thought, why not?

I want their experience to be as good as mine.” n Gloria Chou ’06 lives in San Francisco, Calif. She works in software development at Salesforce.com.

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Young Alumni Cornerstone Society Did you know that LFA has a LEADERSHIP GIVING SOCIETY for young alumni? Giving levels are tiered, starting at just $25 for new graduates and increasing to $900 for those alumni 15 years out of high school.

Please consider becoming a member of the YOUNG ALUMNI CORNERSTONE SOCIETY today. Your philanthropy will be recognized in the Annual Report of Giving alongside other top donors at the Academy.

It’s easy to join. Visit www.lfanet.org/give or reply using the envelope included in this magazine. Thank you for considering a leadership gift to your alma mater.

MONTHLY CLASS YEAR AMOUNT BREAKDOWN 2015

$25

$2.09

2014

$50

$4.17

2013

$75

$6.25

2012

$100

$8.34

2011

$125

$10.42

2010

$150

$12.50

2009

$200

$16.67

2008

$250

$20.84

2007

$300

$25

2006

$400

$33.34

2005

$500

$41.67

2004

$600

$50

2003

$700

$58.34

2002

$800

$66.67

2001

$900

$75

QUESTIONS? Call Christine Ryder, Director of Academy Fund, at 847.615.3215 or cryder@lfanet.org

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she reconnected with Cindy Hilker Wargo ’65 in Green Bay, Wis. She notes, “I was Cindy’s usher way back in the day. It had been 20 years since we had seen one another, but we picked right up where we had left off. It was wonderful to see Cindy and her husband, Jonathon!”

L–R: Cindy, Mimi, and Mimi’s stepmother Pat.

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Lea Prober Gorman is pictured with her son, Greg Gorman ’92 and grandson, Leo Gorman.

1971 Marilyn Cooperman notes that her son Gabe, age 12, attended a camp through Gold Boot and A.C. Millan, the professional Italian soccer team, and was then selected to be part of the Milan junior youth development program. In early October he played in an International Soccer tournament in Medellin, Colombia, S.A. Additionally, Gabe is a violist, who auditioned and was selected for his school’s Ensemble Orchestra. Marilyn said, “He’s in a secondary school that has about 4800 students in grades 7 - 12.

What a difference to Ferry Hall and its 150 students when I attended. I am still working as a school psychologist at Fairfax County Public School, but hope to retire in about two years.

I also have five feline ‘daughters’—all precious fur balls—who play their own form of soccer with smaller balls…I wish all my previous classmates, teachers and administrators well.”

1972 Evan Chiligiris writes, “LFA is looking great!

My three children all played hockey at the LFA rink over the past 20 years and have seen the wonderful transformation since my years there.”

When Evan’s son George was married in May on Long Beach Island, N.J., Bert Webbe and wife, Lindy, were in attendance. Evan reports that his son Michael took a job with Boeing in Seattle, and daughter Ellen is a freshman at Williams College, playing on their hockey team with LFA alumna Natalie Bernstein ’12. Evan is glad that he now has time to reconnect with LFA classmates.

Burt Webbe writes, “In May I attended the graduation of Emmy Ferguson ’10 at Skidmore College and reconnected with Merril Ferguson.

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Merrill is the current owner of a thriving Ducati Motorcycle dealership in the Twin Cities.” Then there was the “Memorial Day Wedding of George and Amy (nee Pecora) Chiligiris near Long Beach Island, N.J.; I spent time with the groom’s parents, Evan and Jean (nee Pecora!) Chiligiris and had a great time at a beautiful wedding. I recently had lunch with former English teacher John Cheeseman and Tom Groenings ’73. Lots of chuckles (not the candy) between us! John is the retired Headmaster of Wooster School, and lives with his wonderful wife, Vivian, in Danbury, Conn.”

1974 Judith Bartholomew McBride and husband, Mike, celebrated the birth of their grandson, Connor, who was born March 13, 2014.

Deen Oscarson anticipated a great class reunion this year, signing his registration with “40 years, baby!”

1975 Michael Daugherty lives in St. Paul, Minn., with his wife of 31 years and four children. He writes, “Two are out of college and gainfully employed and two are in college. A daughter and a son both attended Notre Dame, where I went to law school, and the other two children attended Santa Clara and University of Minnesota, respectively. My wife is a college professor, so much of our life revolves around college sports, academia, and college student life. We live very close to University of St. Thomas, and our house is often full of college students looking for advice, a free meal, or a break from dorm life. I practice law at my own firm, working on commercial real estate matters and also representing a few NFL football players in their business interests. I also have taken up golf with a vengeance and have a bucket list of courses to reach before I’m too old to break 90. I did play on the golf course that was developed on old Academy property—a weird experience.

Our 40th is coming up and I hope to see many of my classmates again, whether at the Reunion or in Chicago. A few of us got together in Wisconsin 15 (!) years ago and no one had changed personalities at all. I did have to close my eyes and listen for their voices to recognize some of them, however.”

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Paul Dirks is still living in St. Thomas and has moved from his villa on the North side to his condo on the beach. The villa is for sale. Please contact him if you are interested.

Burt Lohoff-Gaida and LFA friends from the class of 1975 enjoyed an annual golf outing in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, in September 2014 Pictured are (l to r): Gregg Hague, Burt Lohoff-Gaida, Jim Owen, Mike Walsh, Joel Goldblatt, Rick Giesen

1976 Minda Moore Johnstone completed the 39-mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Santa Barbara, Calif., over two days on September 6–7. She raised more than $5,400 toward breast cancer treatment and research. The Santa Barbara event raised a total of $4.6 million, which was distributed to medical centers and research facilities working to end the disease. Minda was one of 2,000 walkers that weekend, and one of less than half who completed all 39 miles.

Minda Moore Johnstone ’76 walks for the cure.

1978 Jorge “Greg” Blackaller accepted the position of Manager of Construction & Maintenance at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Ill., in June 2014.

Mark Childers won the 2014 Class D Golf Club Championship at Fox Lake Country Club, located in Fox Lake, Ill. He won on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff by sinking a 25-foot putt.

“What a thrill!” said Mark of the feat.

1979 Laura Taylor published her second book, the FISMA Compliance Handbook, in September 2013. The book is an instructive guide on how to comply with the Federal Information Security Management Act and is available on Amazon. com, at Barnes & Noble, and other book retailers. Laura was one of three GovStar finalists for creating innovative solutions for U.S. federal agencies. (The winner had not been announced at presstime.) She recently visited Southern California to see a client and watch her son’s college water polo team play in a three-day tournament. Laura writes, “If anyone is passing through the Baltimore/DC area, it would be a

treat to get in touch and meet up for lunch. I can be reached at ltaylor@relevanttechnologies. com.”

Chris Vernon, president and chief operating officer of The Vernon Company, was recently promoted to president and co-chief executive officer. Chris has been with the 4th generation family company since 1987 and has held various responsibilities in sales and marketing. He has an undergraduate degree in political science from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in business administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern.

Chris and his wife, Denise, live in Des Moines.

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1980 Sara Taylor Bramah reports that she recently moved from central London to a house a few miles north in Hampstead, and notes, “I spent most of the summer in London freezing except for a week in the Canary Islands.” Although she did not make it back to the Chicago area this year, she hopes to visit soon. She spends many weekends at chess tournaments with her daughter, adding, “Nothing is as exciting as spending 8 hours watching other people play chess!”

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Tracy L. Kepler has joined the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in Alexandria, Va., as an Associate Solicitor, where she concentrates her practice in the investigation and prosecution of attorney disciplinary matters. From 20002014, she was Senior Litigation Counsel for the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. Ms. Kepler currently serves as President-Elect of the National Organization of Bar Counsel (NOBC), a non-profit organization of legal professionals whose members enforce ethics rules that regulate the professional conduct of lawyers who practice law in the United States and abroad.

1992 Kevin Schwartz and his wife, Tricia, have two boys, Gunnar and Bennett. Kevin works with his father in the family’s Independent Insurance agency located near downtown Libertyville, Ill. He would love to hear from alumni, whether it be by stopping by the office to say hello or even just reaching out on Facebook. He occasionally CLASS NOTES

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sees former hockey coach and art instructor John Edgecomb, saying, “We talk about fond memories we shared while attending LFA. Younguk Choi ’92 is also a client and he is doing well up in Wisconsin.”

1998 Justin Schwartz and wife, Lindsay, welcomed William Austin Schwartz and Jackson George Schwartz on August 11, 2014.

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2001 Adam Levin joined the music faculty at University of Massachusetts and Middlesex College in fall 2013. He is professor of classical guitar.

Follow his activities at www.adamlevinguitar. com and www.duosonidos.com.

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Molly Pearson Campbell and her husband, Rob, attended the wedding of Fritzi Von Studnitz in Germany during the summer 2014. Each of the dinner tables was named for one of the streets on which Fritzi or her husband, Moritz, once lived. Molly and Rob were seated at the West Kennedy Road table.

Matt Zafirovski married Kali Konstant in Chicago in August 2014. The couple lives in Chicago, where Matt works at McKinsey & Co. In June 2014, Matt graduated from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. At the annual awards ceremony, he received the school’s highest leadership award: the Kellogg Leadership Excellence Award.

This distinction is reserved for one graduating student who has gone above and beyond to have a lasting impact on the Kellogg community through his/her leadership efforts, and who demonstrates clear integrity, ability to inspire, communicate vision, build trust, and develop others. During his years at Kellogg, Matt served as vice president of global affairs for the Kellogg Student Association, co-chaired “DAK,” the admitted student weekend, and co-chaired his class gift committee, helping the class raise a record-setting gift.

2005 Phil Suiter and Rebecca Smith were married August 16, 2014, in Phil’s hometown of Princeton, Iowa. The Suiters currently reside in Lexington, Kentucky. LFA alumni in attendance at the wedding included best man Aaron Rubens, groomsman Scott Suiter ’11, father of the groom, Stephen Suiter ’68, and attendant Ravi Dhiman ’06.

2006 Colby Friedeman is engaged. He and his fiancée, Alexandra Hoffman, are planning a fall 2015 wedding in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Sarah Osborne Ovsak was married to Justin Ovsak on July 5, 2014, in Girdwood, Alaska.

Sarah Reusché and Mary Herrmann were also in the wedding party. Sarah works as a paralegal at a law firm in Anchorage, specializing in education and employment law. She is also currently pursuing a Master’s in early modern English literature at the University of Alaska. Sarah and Justin spend as much time as possible at their cabin near Denali that is both off the grid and off the road (accessible only by floatplane in summer or snow machine in winter). They also are working on clearing some land in Trapper Creek, Alaska, to build an on-the-road cabin.

Sarah Osborne and Justin Ovsak, July 5, 2014 The bridal party for Sarah Osborne Ovsak ’06 included Sarah Reusché ’06 and Mary Herrmann ’06.

2007 Leland Brewster and Jenny Schnabl were married at the University Club of Chicago on June 14, 2014. They honeymooned in Scotland, London, and Italy. Leland’s LFA classmate Andy Bateman served as a groomsman. The couple recently moved to Chicago, where Leland is earning his MBA at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. Jenny works for Alessandra Branca as an interior designer. They live in Chicago’s Lakeshore East.

David Klein and his wife, Lindsay Klein, welcomed their first child, Caden James Klein, on July 26, 2014. Caden was born at 8 lbs, 6 oz and 21 inches long.

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Looking Back, Paying Forward More from the Alumni Survey Something that came through loud and clear in the alumni survey results was your desire for LFA’s electronic communications to be more easily readable on your mobile devices. So we redesigned the monthly enewsletter, as well as our email templates for announcements, invitations, Academy Fund appeals, etc.

If you’re not receiving our e-mails and would like to sign up, please contact Alumni Director Ruth Keyso at rkeyso@ lfanet.org to ensure we have your current email address.

“ I WAS MAKING MY GIFTS TO MY COLLEGES, AND I REALIZED THAT I WOULDN’T HAVE THESE DEGREES WERE IT NOT FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS I RECEIVED THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO ATTEND THE ACADEMY. SOMEONE DID THAT FOR ME, AND I WANT DO THAT FOR SOMEONE ELSE.”

By Christine Ryder A day of cleaning out storage boxes in her Philadelphia home quickly brought Sarah Drewniak Wennik ‘98 back to Lake Forest Academy. Among the contents were several papers she had written for retired English teacher Dr. Ray Bird. She marveled at the extensive feedback he provided on each one, understanding the incredible amount of time Dr. Bird put into his comments.

This discovery was yet another reminder to Sarah of how her LFA education set the foundation for her college and professional career. Dr. Bird’s attention to literary analysis and writing skills gave Sarah a solid foothold for both her college classes and her current job as a content development supervisor at Pearson VUE, a national testing design company.

It was a spontaneous moment of reflection, though, that led her to become a regular supporter of LFA. As she was making her charitable contributions to her college alma maters (Sarah received a degree in linguistics from Pomona and her MBA from the LeBow College of Business at Drexel University), it struck her that “I wouldn’t have these degrees were it not for the scholarships I received that made it possible for me to attend the Academy.

Someone did that for me, and I want do that for someone else.”

And so, Sarah set up a recurring gift schedule where her credit card is charged every month as a charitable gift to the Academy Fund. It is a way that she can make the LFA education of which she is so appreciative available for someone else, noting that if everyone gave a little bit, it could make a big difference.

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Duckworth’s Project Reaching a Fever Pitch WHILE IT’S NOT UNUSUAL FOR A COLLEGE STUDENT TO PUT IN 20-HOUR DAYS DURING CRUNCH TIME, MOST AREN’T RUNNING A START-UP COMPANY REQUIRING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAVEL. WILL THIS BE ON THE FINAL EXAM?

By Cathy Morrison The old saw that most humans only use about 10% of their actual brain power definitely doesn’t apply to William Duckworth ’12. A University of Pennsylvania junior, this engineering student is also the Chief Technology Officer of iMobile Healthcare. The first product offering, Fever Smart, a patch for continuous monitoring of core body temperature, goes to market at the first of the year.

of William’s plan. It’s a choice he’s consciously made, to be “really busy, every day,” but says it’s “really fulfilling,” adding they’ve been able to take advantage of resources at Penn.

How does real world experience and application of knowledge influence classroom learning? “It’s huge for me,” William says. “It’s one thing to have a class discussion; I can relate to a topic, but can also say, ‘I was in Beijing yesterday, and here’s what I experienced.’”

William and his three partners—business school students or recent B-school graduates at Penn—have a hit on their hands. They won an innovation competition, and their crowdsource campaign through Indiegogo garnered 75% of their funding in its first few days.

It’s an integration of theory and experience.

Take calculus: while the problems themselves won’t appear in the real world, “thinking through those kinds of problems…solve one, and on to the next,” that process has real world application.

Their custom circuitry hardware design is fully manufactured in China; regarding software development, they’ve discovered “Budapest is the ‘Silicon Valley’ of Europe.”

They’re working out details on distribution deals and shipping units. And they’ve still got calculus class.

20-hour days seem to energize, rather than enervate. His advice to current students: find something you’re passionate about, a project that drives you. “Never stop thinking or dreaming. That’s where innovation comes from—don’t give up on it, surround yourself with good people.”

Unlike some entrepreneurial undergraduates, skipping the remaining college years isn’t part

The other conscious choice William made to stretch both sides of his brain—has its roots

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at LFA. He loved hands-on lab work in Chemistry and Physics with Kerry Cedergren and Ed Shaughnessy, but he also loved Spanish class with Noelle Balson. “I learned so much because it was unrelated to my major focus —it’s important to do things you wouldn’t do otherwise.” He concludes, “I take African drumming and calculus.”

Learn more about iMobile Healthcare, Fever Smart, and the backstory:

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Keenan Victor Rogers received his Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University on May 16, 2014.

2008 Maira Lopez married Alex Wright on Sept. 20, 2014, in Chicago. LFA alumni Anastasia Belovertseva, Rita Riccio, Rhea Bovee, Tara Dhiman, and Elizabeth Thoms were in attendance.

2009 Working with a team of engineers, Aaron Bloom, an electrical engineer at GM, has developed a next-generation electrical repair tool (the TDR tool) for automotive application. The tool quickly and precisely pinpoints electrical circuitry failures. After successful rollout in North American GM plants, the TDR tool has been approved for global rollout. Aaron is a 2013 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

2010 Kevin Berto received his Third Mate, Unlimited Tonnage License after passing the U.S.C.G licensing exams in early June. On June 21, Kevin graduated Summa Cum Laude and Salutatorian from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY, one of the five federal service academies. Upon graduation Kevin earned a Direct Commission with the United States Coast Guard. Kevin, his brothers, Michael and Connor, who also graduated from their respective colleges earlier in the summer, and family were all able to celebrate together in New York, Colorado, and Wisconsin. Kevin recently completed Direct Commission Officer School in New London, CT and reported to his duty station in Louisiana.

Kevin Berto ’10 with his parents Colleen and J.D at his June 2014 Graduation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Bryan Chin-Yu Chou recently graduated from S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and a minor in French. After graduation, he moved to Dubai for an internship, which led to a full-time job as an Account Executive at TBWA\RAAD, where he has worked on multiple accounts such as Omniyat Real Estate Developments and Emirates Airlines.

Send Bryan an email at bryan@bryanchou.com

Leah Klein got engaged in February 2014 to Cameron Fox of Houston, Texas. They are planning a June 2015 wedding in Fort Worth. Both Leah and Cameron earned their bachelor’s degrees in business administration from Texas Christian University. Leah works for Klein Tools as a business analyst in the corporate development department; Cameron works in the finance department at BNSF Railways. They live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Leah Klein ’10 and fiancé Cameron Fox

2011 Nick Ustaski is in his senior year at the University of Delaware and will be back next year for a 5th year to write a senior research thesis and to complete his final year of hockey eligibility. Nick is a member of the UD hockey team, which was ranked 8th nationally in last year’s ACHA National Tournament. He also won a prestigious history award from the University of Delaware for his essay “The Trail of Tears in American Memory.” The award, the Thomas J. Craven prize, is awarded for the best essay by an undergraduate on American political or constitutional history. Nick also made the University of Delaware Dean’s list the past two years and was accepted into the Golden Key International Honors Society and The National Society of Leadership and Success.

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2012 Matt Ustaski is a new member of the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team. He played the past two seasons for the Langley Rivermen of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). In 2013–14, he registered 29 goals and 20 assists in 54 games to help Langley capture the regular-season title.

2014 During the summer, AJ Hood and his father rode their bikes from Vancouver, BC to the border of California and Mexico. The trip took a total of 27 days, with a four-day stop in Santa Barbara, Calif., for a family reunion. This trip was a great opportunity for self-reflection and an inspiration to continue riding more frequently. A freshman at Santa Clara University, AJ recently joined the SCU Triathlon club team.

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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.

West Village Current and Former Faculty Families Two former faculty families returned to campus in July 2014 for a visit.

L–R: Back Row, Dean of Students Chris Tennyson, History Department Chair Chris Dozois ’84, Steve Bonneau, and Matt Less, former Dean of Faculty. Front Row, L-R: Laura Dozois, holding Mack; Maggie Tennyson holding Mary Cate Tennyson; Hugh Tennyson; Elly Less; Katie Dozois ’17, James Tennyson; Eve Alexander Bonneau, former Athletic Director, holding Luke Bonneau; Lizzie Dozois; Mady Less; Julene Less; Olivia Less.

It’s simple to make a legacy gift to LFA. You can include a charitable bequest to LFA in your will (gifts of assets include cash, stock, real estate, etc.), list the school as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account, or arrange for a life income gift, such as a charitable remainder trust.

For more information about making a gift to the Academy in your will, visit the planned giving page of the LFA website at: http:// lfanet.giftplans.org/ or contact 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 so much for remembering the Academy in your estate plans!

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1935 Charles D. Gelatt, 96, died Aug. 9, 2014.

Charles’ childhood was spent in La Crosse and Miami Beach. He attended LFA and then matriculated to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 3 ½ years. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year. He returned to the University of Wisconsin in the late 1970s to pursue a doctorate in economics. Returning to La Crosse from a European tour in 1939, Charles joined his father in the family business, Northern Engraving and Manufacturing Company. During World War II, he was in active control of the company as it became a prime contractor for the U.S. Navy in the manufacture of 20 mm cartridge cases.

The company received the Navy E Award for its contribution to the war effort. Throughout his years at Northern, Charles’ ongoing use of R&D and manufacturing inventions furthered the company’s growth. By the 1960s when Northern moved from La Crosse to Sparta, it was the industry leader in the making of decorative industrial products for use in automobiles, home appliances, and other consumer products. Companies such as GM, Honeywell, King Seeley, and Maytag were regular customers. He inspired his sales force telling them that, by bringing the shape, style, and legacy of art to the average consumer, they were the “Michaelangelos of democracy.” In 1947, he became the youngest individual ever appointed to the University of Wisconsin’s Board of Regents. He served as president from 1955-1957, and then again in 1968-1969. He remained a regent until 1974.

He was also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (Milwaukee) from 1960-1968. Charles served on the Surf Club of Surfside, Fla., Board of Directors (where his father was a founding member) starting in 1973, and was its president from 1976-1978 and again from 1992-2000.

He served on the Miami Beach First National Bank Board of Directors from 1945-1962 and again in the 1960s. He joined the Indian Creek Country Club in 1954 and was a member of The Bath Club, the LaGorce Country Club, and the Cat Cay Club. Later in life as an original investor in the Milwaukee Brewers, he helped bring Major League Baseball back to Milwaukee and the La Crosse Catbirds of the Continental Basketball Association to La Crosse. Beneficiaries of his civic generosity and community involvement

were numerous. Charles is survived by his wife, Sue; his daughter, Sarah (Brent) Gephart; sons, C. Daniel (Roberta), Philip (Melissa); and stepson, Colin (Jennifer); 14 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Gelatt; and halfsister, Jane Getchell. Charles is also survived by his two former wives, Jane L. Kaiser and Paula J. Gelatt.

George L. Nunn, 98, passed away on May 21, 2014. He attended Lake Forest Academy and then Kenyon College of Gambier, Ohio, where he was a member of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity.

The impending conflict of WWII found George enlisting in the Army Air Corps, stationed in San Antonio, Texas. He completed Officer Candidate School in Miami, Fla. and left the Army Air Corps with the rank of Captain. After the war, his professional life flourished as a Regional Manager with the Milton Bradley Company. George then moved to Arizona and started Nunn Supply and Equipment Company, which was primarily involved in supplying materials to southwestern mining companies. He retired in 1981. Throughout his life George was an avid golfer, tennis player, sailor, and polo player. He and his wife Frances made San Diego, Calif., their second home, where they enjoyed many years of membership in the Coronado Yacht Club. He was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Helen Nunn; daughter Rebecca; brothers Herbert and William Nunn ’32, and his wife Frances. He is survived by sons George Butch of Belpre, Ohio and Stephen Nunn of Phoenix, Ariz.

1940 Peter Melvin Wege, 90, died July 7, 2014. He was an unassuming philanthropist and environmental visionary; as a businessman, Wege coined the word “economicology” to define his advocacy for striking the right balance between a healthy ecology and a profitable economy.

He wrote two books titled ECONOMICOLOGY, the first in 1998, the sequel in 2010. In both books Wege wrote his version of the Eleventh Commandment: “Thou shalt not commit abuse against the environment, but rather honor it with respect for sustaining life.” Wege was a poet, photographer, painter, and accomplished athlete. Peter graduated from Brown Military Academy in San Diego in 1938 and from LFA

in 1940, entering the University of Michigan, where he set a freshman track record in the javelin throw that held up for a half-century. After Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Army Air Force and served as a First Lieutenant multi-engine pilot until 1946. He joined Steelcase in 1946, working in a series of executive posts including sales, research, design, and as an officer of the Board of Directors and the Steelcase Foundation Board. He retired as Vice Chairman of the Steelcase Board in 2000. Peter’s visionary influence and prophetic view of preserving Earth’s finite resources led to Steelcase becoming renowned for its environmentalism long before “green” became mainstream. In 1967, he created The Wege Foundation with the first project to clean up the water, air, and land in West Michigan through his Center for Environmental Study.

He gave generously to educational causes, both Catholic and public: Aquinas College, Grand Rapids Public Schools, University of Michigan, Blandford Nature Center, and Earth University. His active community service began in 1958 and included St. Mary’s Hospital Board, the American Cancer Society, Calder Sculpture, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Franciscan Life Process Center, National Pollution & Prevention Center, Michigan Botanic Garden Foundation, South East Economic Development Association, and Aquinas College Board of Trustees. Peter received honorary doctoral degrees from the University of Michigan, Aquinas College, and Saint Mary’s Hospital, as well as numerous honors and awards covering the full spectrum of his extensive civic, community, and ecological service work. He is survived by his children; Mary Goodwillie Nelson, Susan Carter, Peter Martin Wege II, Chistopher Henry Wege, Diana Wege Sherogan, Johanna Osman, Jonathan Michael Wege; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

1942 Richard Lewis Warren, 89, died Nov. 1, 2013.

Dick completed his World War II service in the Navy in 1945-1946, and graduated from Harvard University in 1947. He married his wife, Ethel, in 1948. He earned a Ph.D. in educational anthropology from Stanford University in 1966. Dick began a life-long career as a teacher, first at Webb School, in Tennessee, and then at Indian Springs School near Birmingham, Ala., where he taught high school social studies from

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1952-1962. He was active in the civil rights movement in Birmingham during this period, promoting interracial contact and understanding at the school and in his church. As a professor, administrator, mentor and friend in education departments at the University of Kentucky (1970-1979) and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (1979-1997), Dick was committed to the practical application of academic knowledge to the challenges of teaching in the field. After retiring from Cal Poly in 1997, Dick worked to serve the homeless in San Luis Obispo County, and was instrumental in establishing the church’s homeless shelter overflow program and the Prado Day Center. A regular jogger as a Cal Poly professor, in retirement Dick loved working with coaches to perfect his technique in the high jump, long jump, and low hurdles, earning medals at master’s track events into his 80s. Dick is survived by his wife, Ethel; daughter Deborah (Jim Schwarz); son Dick, Jr. (Helen Palladino); grandchildren Max Schwarz, Annie Warren and Daniel Warren; and sisters Jean Larson and Jane Atterbury. He was predeceased by his brother William Warren ’39.

1947 Robert Kirkwood Belt, Jr. passed away on Aug. 21, 2014. After LFA, he attended Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. In 1951 after graduation from Kenyon, his family moved from Chicago, Ill., to Skull Valley, Ariz., where they bought a ranch. Bob joined the Army and served in the Counter Intelligence Corp in Germany for four years. He worked for Valley National Bank of Arizona for 31 years, taking early retirement at 55; he and his wife then traveled extensively.

He was an avid runner and ran 55 marathons, the last one taking place in Paris. He said it was a great way to see the city. He loved Arizona with its trails, and back roads, and used to hike often. He was a great storyteller—he could remember events from many years ago and kept his listeners entranced. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Patricia Belt; brother William P. Belt (Virginia); son Scott Gildenmeister (Cynthia), daughter Laura Trujillo; four grandchildren, Hannah Patricia, Taylor Noel, Jefferson Kirkwood, and Cooper William, and his beloved dog, Andre. He was predeceased by his father, Robert K. Belt Sr. ’23.

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Constance Pember Godfrey, 84, died Aug. 4, 2014. Constance was a dedicated mother to her three sons and actively supported her husband’s business career. In addition, for many years she served as a board member or dedicated her time to numerous entities including The Old Indian Agency House, Henry Francis duPont Winterthur Museum, the Layton Art Collection, Kilbourn Town House, Milwaukee Art Museum, Gunston Hall, Colonial Dames of Wisconsin, Junior League of Milwaukee, and Woman’s Club of Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel L. Pember ’17, husband, Dudley James Godfrey Jr., son, Pieter Yates Godfrey, brother, Dr. John Frank Pember ’40 (Patricia), and sister, Patricia Pember. She is survived by sons Dudley James Godfrey III (Lisa), and Adam Perham Godfrey (Patricia); five grandchildren, Ella Mayboeck Godfrey, Mercy Pember Godfrey, Connor William Godfrey, Alyssa Catherine Godfrey and Ryan Dudley Godfrey; brother-in-law, Roger Godfrey (Signe); brother Charles Pember (Maryann), Josh Kaiser (Shinji) and other nieces and nephews.

1952 French Leon Eason III, 80, passed away on July 9, 2014. He attended LFA and Northwestern University. French loved the arts, especially opera, theater and visual art. He was committed to social justice and was a passionately dedicated member of several Unitarian Universalist congregations over his lifetime; his final church being Heartland UU. French held numerous leadership positions in these churches with a special talent for Stewardship. His professional career involved many facets of supply chain management at companies in Chicago, Toronto, Denver, Springfield, Mo., and, finally, Indianapolis. French is survived by his wife, Janet (“Jan”); sister, Mary Connor (Gerry Fallon); son, Doug (Becky Eason); daughter, Laura Eason (Erik Lochtefeld); three grandchildren, Grace Eason, Alec Eason, and Ellee Lochtefeld Eason; and several nieces and nephews.

Harry Stewart Manchester II, 80, died on July 19, 2014. A lifetime resident of Madison and the surrounding area, Stewart attended LFA before graduating from the University of WisconsinMadison. He spent some time in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Polk, La. A talented business-

man, Stewart ran Manchester’s department store for many years—the company founded by his grandfather and namesake in 1921. More recently, Stewart was a seasoned investment manager who got his start in finance with EF Hutton. He went to work with Merrill Lynch in 1989 and celebrated his 25th Anniversary with them in May. Upon his 80th birthday, he decided to forgo a planned retirement in favor of staying active and productive—two hallmarks of his character. Stewart is remembered by all who knew him as a bright, caring, generous, hard-working, family-loving man who not only cherished his family and friends, but who went the extra mile to help them out in any way he could. Stewart loved to putter. From electrical and plumbing to woodworking, he could fix just about anything. He was an avid golfer and could be found almost daily on the links at Maple Bluff Country Club, where he had been a member since birth. A top-notch sailor, Stewart was the youngest-ever winner of the local inland regatta. One of Stewart’s trademarks was his penchant for making up funny nicknames for practically everyone he’d meet- the goofier the better, which worked to enhance his dry but witty and quirky sense of humor. He was a talented wordsmith, and in addition to writing beautiful letters, Stewart crafted many a poem or limerick to the delight of all who heard them.

Stewart is survived by daughter Katie Manchester Martin, son Chet Manchester (Anne Early), son John B. Manchester (Deb), daughter Anabel Manchester Lopez (David), and son Morgan K. Manchester (Debbie); 12 grandchildren; sister Kathie Manchester Meyering (Jim), and many nieces and nephews. Stewart was preceded in death by his wife, Julianne Kaeser Manchester, his brother, William Manchester, and his son-inlaw Eric Martin.

Samuel Skidmore Thorpe III, 80, passed away Sept. 6, 2014, after 9-year extension of his life by an anonymous organ donor. A lifelong resident of Edina, Minn., Sam graduated from LFA, then Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. After college, he enlisted in the Navy and served as an officer from 1957-1960. His professional career spanned more than 30 years in real estate, culminating in his leadership of Thorpe Bros. Real Estate group, which celebrated its 100th anniversary under his tenure. During this time Sam was recognized for his professional-

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ism and integrity. Sam’s reach spanned across many associations and organizations. He served as the past President of the Minneapolis Board of Realtors and received the award of Minnesota Realtor of the Year in 1981. Past President and Director of the Surdna Foundation of New York, Sam was an active member of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis, serving as both an officer and director of the organization. He also served on the Executive Board of the Minneapolis Viking Council for the Boy Scouts of America. A lifelong active member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church of Edina and treasurer of the James R. Thorpe Foundation, Sam always gave more of himself for the improvement of the world. Sam’s passions included duck hunting, fishing, gardening, the North Shore, and of course watching his Vikings and Twins disappoint him year after year, though his loyalty never wavered. His love of God, country, and family seemed to have no bounds and his unconditional support and generosity were legendary. Sam is survived by his wife, Ginni, and children Skip (Lynelle), Stephen, Scott, Dan Fraher (Danielle), and Leisa Fraher; six grandchildren Autumn Thorpe, Lydia Thorpe, Angela Thorpe, Leslie Fraher, Renee Fraher, and Garrett Fraher; two sisters Mary “Peg” (Jim) Lowman and Josephine “Josie” Thorpe; seven nieces and nephews and many cousins.

1955 Peter Holmes Onderdonk, 75, died on Oct. 25, 2012. After graduating from LFA, he attended Trinity College in Hartford, spending the rest of his life in the northeast. However, he never lost his affection for Chicago, enthusiastically following its sports teams, particularly his beloved Cubs. At Trinity, Peter was a member of St. Anthony Hall, and graduated with a BA in Economics in 1959. He began his career as an Executive Trainee at Merrill Lynch, rising to become part of their Investment Banking Division.

He left Merrill Lynch to become VP of Sales and Marketing for Cargill Investment Services, giving him a life-long interest in the commodities markets. From the early 1990s he held VP of Sales and Marketing posts at Furman Selz, and Trainer Wortham, retiring in 2008 from Froley Revy. He was a member of the Bond Club of New York and The Downtown Association. After settling full time in Litchfield, Conn., Peter worked as a Realtor for Fahey Associates. An avid and tal-

ented athlete, he pitched for a championship baseball team at LFA, captained the Trinity College swim team, was a life-long golfer, an excellent tennis player, and a distance runner who completed several New York City marathons. He took great joy in his garden and spent countless hours in it. He loved collecting and was a serious student of the decorative arts. Pewter, Arts and Crafts silver, and prayer rugs were his particular passions and he was a member of many collecting clubs and societies. Peter was always actively involved in his faith at the Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York and recently at St. John’s in Washington, Conn. Peter was a member of the Holland Society as an 11th generation descendant of Adrian van der Donck, who came to the New World from Leyden in 1641.

He was proud of his Dutch heritage and his family’s role in the establishment of New York and was always a serious student of genealogy. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Moffett Onderdonk; a sister, Ann Dudley Onderdonk ‘68, and Maggie, the most recent in a line of beloved English Springer Spaniels. A sister, Nancy Louise Onderdonk ’60 of Chicago, predeceased him.

1957 Theodore Dwight Hazen, Jr., 77, passed away Sunday, October 19. He attended Lake Forest Country Day School, Lake Forest Academy, and Lake Forest High School; Ted went on to attend the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., graduating with a business degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Mr. Hazen was employed by the EIDuPont Company in the Textile Fibers Division in Wilmington, Del., and Manhattan, N.Y. before joining the Goodbody & Co Brokerage Firm in Chicago. When Goodbody merged with Merrill Lynch, Hazen stayed on to become a Vice-President and member of the Chairman’s Club. Hazen spent his retirement years in Sarasota, Fla., where he frequently could be found dining with friends at the Serving Spoon Restaurant or Patrick’s Bar and Grill. He is survived by his two sons, Christopher J. Hazen (Kathy Jepson), Bradford D. Hazen, his daughter Dr. Suzanne M. Hazen (Brandon Campbell), four grandchildren, Fischer L. Hazen, Terra L. Hazen, C. Connor Hazen, and Jackson E. Campbell. He was preceded in death by both his parents and his only brother, William J. Hazen.

1966 Jack Montgomery Heeren, 67, died in Sonoma, Calif. on June 5, 2014. Jack was raised in Lake Forest, Ill., and attended Lake Forest High School and Lake Forest Academy, where he ran track and played football. He attended University of Southern California, where he received a BA in History and an MBA. He was a devoted member of the Sigma Chi fraternity all his life. He loved golf, history, politics, architecture, boating, traveling, dining, and spending time with his family.

He was a rating panelist for Golf Digest Magazine for over 20 years. He spent the majority of his career in semiconductor sales and became a certified real estate appraiser for the last 12 years of his career. Jack is survived by his wife, Valery, and his three children, Daryle, Karie and Nate. His family and friends will miss his bright smile, profound optimism, patience, and limitless love for his family.

1968 Norman E. Hathaway, 64, died July 3, 2014.

Norman was a graduate of Lake Forest High School and attended LFA. He had a long career in the communication industry. Norman was the son of the late Norman E. and Lucy Hathaway and is survived by his sisters, Lisa Hathaway of Lake Forest, Nancy Healy of Greenwich, Conn., and Lynne Horvath of St. Michaels, Md. Susan Katz Landow passed away on March 8, 2013. A public school teacher, she is survived by her husband, Paul Landow, and son and daughter-in-law Charles and Ruby Landow.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Circa 1900 A MARINE BIOLOGIST AND AN ANTIQUES ENTHUSIAST WALK INTO A GARAGE SALE…NOT THE START OF A RIDDLE, BUT THE STORY OF HOW A SOMEWHAT BATTERED PIECE OF LFA HISTORY MADE ITS WAY BACK TO LAKE FOREST.

The genesis for the interlocking LFA that’s become familiar to us today can be seen in the sweater worn by the gentleman second from left in the back row.

With the 114-year-old photo showing a little wear and tear, after weeks of work, Assistant Dean of Communications Grace Kim restored it to its original luster.

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to it just as an ephemera sports item; in short, it just looked too cool to pass up.”

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The Boer War and the Boxer Rebellion were raging in England and China, respectively The U.S. Post Office issued its first book of postage stamps Bubonic Plague and subsequent quarantines were an issue in San Francisco The trademark “escalator” was registered by the Otis Elevator Co.

And the Caxy football squad defeated Hyde Park High School for the Western Championship.

The handwritten inscription across the top of the photo reads, “Lake Forest Academy 1900 – won from Hyde Park High 6-0.

Hyde Park won the championship of the United States two weeks later, defeating Brooklyn Central High 100 – 0.”

Dr. Larry Wiedman and his wife, both college faculty members in Indiana, also operated an antiques business for 20 years.

Dr. Wiedman says, “We are still always looking for cool things to share with others. At a garage sale in Huntington, Ind., where we now reside, I came across the image and was drawn

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He adds, “I thought it would look great framed and in my office. My students already tease me about being old, so I thought they could be lovingly duped into a story of me being one of the fellows in the photo during my glory days. But instead, I put it away for a later date. I rediscovered it in my boxed up materials and wondered if its existence might not be known to the folks at LFA.” Although Dr. Wiedman now directs the Environmental Studies programs at St. Francis University in Fort Wayne, Ind., as a professor at Monmouth College in Illinois in the ’80s and ‘90s, he was already familiar with the Academy, and its reputation. Upon seeing the photo, he “made the connection right away. I already knew that LFA was a class act. I am really glad that a part of your heritage could be reunited with its rightful home.”

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