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The Magazine of Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hall

SPRING 2015

Making Room for Everyone at the Table THE 10TH ANNUAL CHICAGO NETWORKING EVENT— WOMEN IN BUSINESS: SHATTERING THE GLASS CEILING

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The 10th Annual CNE, held at Northern Trust Bank, featuring panelists Sally Proudfoot Gries ’63, Cate Waddell P’01, P’03, Vicki Medvec P’15, and students from FBLA and Harlow Society clubs.

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

Alumni Events ................................... 18

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

Leaning In on the Glass Ceiling ......... ......... 34

LFA Arts . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 26

Math Gets Real .................................. 38

LFA Athletics . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 29

Special Section

Ferry Tales ........................................ 32

Educating for Tomorrow: Developing Global Citizens The Strategic Plan for Lake Forest Academy 2014

Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 40 From the Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 52

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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. Gregory K. Jones Mr. Jeffrey B. Keller ’87 Mr. Rumi Kuli ’93 Mr. Michael P. Leonard ’66 Mr. Ben Malek ’91 Mr. John S. Marlatt ’65 Ms. Katherine G. 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

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

Stewart ’62 and Linda Tittle, October 2014 at Bonneville Speedway in Utah

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Let’s get a little East Coast/West Coast, North/South rivalry going, shall we?

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

Corrections from Final Campaign UPDATE listing: $100,000 – 499,999 Mr. James F. Barr ’49 Up to $9,999 Dr. Carl Stevens and Dr. Kathleen P. Barton Mr. Matthew J. Stevens ’12 We regret the error, and wish to acknowledge and thank these donors, as well as all those who contributed to the success of the BIG Campaign for LFA. 2

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There has been considerable change in the world over the past 50 years regarding inequality but it is clear from today’s headlines that serious issues surrounding gender, race, religion, income, and sexual orientation remain. As we focus on the goals of LFA’s new strategic plan, “Educating for Tomorrow: Developing Global Citizens,” I am asked what I believe to be the most important characteristics of a true global citizen. My response is quite simple. A true global citizen is one who seeks an understanding of all peoples, one who champions social inclusion, and one who embraces the meaning and importance of pluralism. If we, as a high school, can provide an educational experience that empowers students to explore the unknown, develop knowledge, and promote respect and understanding, then we will guide our students to be responsible and thoughtful citizens of the world. LFA is a community that includes significant diversity and expects those differences to be not simply acknowledged and tolerated but actually understood, celebrated, respected, and viewed through an inclusive lens. LFA is also a school and a community that embraces pluralism, a concept that is far deeper and more challenging to understand than diversity and one that has considerable effects.

Pluralism, with its commitment to engagement and the active development of real relationships, results in the growth and development of our social community. John Strudwick moderates the 10th Annual CNE panel on Feb. 25, 2015 Photo: George Pfoertner

First, pluralism is an energetic and active engagement with diversity. In today’s society, diversity is a given, but pluralism is not; it needs to be seen as an achievement—a goal that requires action. Simple diversity tends to lead to increasing tensions in our society. Pluralism, with its commitment to engagement and the active development of real relationships, results in the growth and development of our social community. Second, pluralism involves the active seeking of understanding across lines of difference. Tolerance is a necessary public virtue, but it does not require us to know anything substantial about one another. Tolerance does little to remove our ignorance of one another, and leaves in place the stereotype, the half-truth, the bias, and the fears that underlie old patterns of racial segregation, gender discrimination, and religious conflict. In today’s global community, we must go beyond tolerance to seek understanding of each other and our differences. Third, pluralism demands that we actively seek to connect with those who hold other views. Pluralism is not a philosophy that relies simply on comparison; rather, it requires each of us holding and celebrating our own identity and beliefs as we forge connections. Pluralism means holding our deepest differences not in isolation but in the context of the whole; it means seeing one’s own belief in relationship to each and every other belief. Finally, pluralism is based on dialogue. The language of pluralism is that of dialogue and encounter, give and take, criticism and self-criticism. Dialogue means both speaking and listening, and that process reveals both common understandings and real differences. Dialogue does not mean everyone “at the table” will agree with one another. Pluralism involves the commitment to being at the table —with one’s commitments. LFA’s adoption of global pluralism is a natural extension of its mission to nurture character, scholarship, and citizenship, and to inspire social responsibility. It is an essential element in a philosophy that promotes the development of true global citizens.

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Bringing the World into the Classroom at LFA MINTS GRANT RECIPIENTS SEEK NEW OPPORTUNITIES, SHARPEN THE FOCUS ON RELEVANT ACTIVITIES, WIDEN THE SCOPE OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS BY SUSAN HOAGLAND In 2004 The Mints Professional Development Fund, an endowed fund, was made possible by a generous gift from the estate of Tom Mints ’45. A Mints Grant provides support for individual enrichment projects for faculty and staff. Since its inception, grants have been used to travel the world—from Africa to Borneo and China to England. Mints Grants have funded faculty members who have attended storytelling conferences, taken courses at Oxford University, researched the influence of ancient Turkish ceramics and textiles on modern art and design, and studied East Africa’s economic development.

Each grant has provided recipients the funding to step outside of their classrooms and engage in enrichment opportunities well beyond traditional workshops and conferences.

Each year the LFA faculty is invited to apply for the coveted Mints Grant. Decisions are made in the spring and the grant funds are typically used that summer. The 2014 recipients were Dr. Stefanie Bator and Lauren Fowler. Dr. Bator traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, to learn more about displaced people around the globe. She describes her experience: “I used the Mints Grant to travel to Geneva and meet with the United Nations High Commission on Refugees. While there, I got a sneak peek at the report they later released, which announced that the world has the highest number of displaced peoples since after WWII. I had originally planned to do a unit in my fall Senior elective, Global Affairs, on displaced people from current crises, including the Sudan and Syria. Since that visit, the number of displaced peoples in the world has only grown (in Iraq and Gaza, specifically) making my development of the unit all the more timely.” Meanwhile, Mrs. Fowler traveled to Italy. She recounted, “I used the Mints Grant to investigate a summer Artist-in-Residence program for LFA students. I traveled throughout Rome, Florence, Vernazza, and Venice to visit museums, see the Italian landscape, and locate potential artist residency locations. I am grateful for the funds that allowed me to travel throughout Italy and research this potential residency program.” Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Phil Schwartz says, “The Mints Grants provide our faculty with authentic experiences that not only enhance their understanding of a specific topic, but rejuvenate their passion for their subject. Mints Grant recipients pull from these international experiences to design entirely new courses or modify existing curriculum to enhance our students’ experience.”

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STEFANIE BATOR, a member of the History Department, began teaching at LFA in 2012. Previously, Stef taught history and international studies at Northwestern University. She received her undergraduate degree at Clark University, then earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in history from Northwestern. In addition to teaching history, Stef coaches dance and lives on campus in Warner House.

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LAUREN FOWLER is a visual arts instructor in the Fine Arts Department. Her academic responsibilities include teaching glass, ceramics, and sculpture. She is a faculty advisor for the Visual Arts Concentration program. Lauren has a B.F.A. from Bowling Green State University. She has an M.F.A. from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and received her collegiate teaching certificate from Brown Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning. She has taught at RISD and the Vermont State Craft Center. She also lives on campus. n

(Above) Vernazza as viewed from a walking path above the city. (left) View of the Grand Canal from the Ponte dellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Accademia Photos courtesy Lauren Fowler

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As a school with a diverse student body, LFA is committed to having students explore beyond the classroom. One such experience offered to both faculty and students is a visit to the annual People of Color Conference and the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC), held simultaneously by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in December. Gloria Harper P’93, current Trustee and former Dean of Students and Dean of Multicultural Affairs, first initiated the Academy’s yearly participation in these conferences as a way for people of color to share experiences with peers.

Finding a Space as People of Color BY GRACE KIM

This year, six faculty members accompanied seven students to Indianapolis, where thousands of educators and students from across the nation gathered for four days of workshops, keynote speeches, affinity group work, and dialogue sessions on race, religion, sexual orientation, and other vital topics. Perculiar Adimabua ’16, Jaleel Gray ’17, Eli Kuli ’17, Maria Pereira ’16, Arjun Moore ’17, Brianna Sturkey ’16, and Allison Torres ’17 join a larger group of LFA SDLC alumni who have focused on self-reflection, networking, and understanding different perspectives. On the last day, the students and teachers gathered to discuss their impressions of the conferences.

As educators, we have global citizenship in the big picture and we are prepping these students for success in a quickly shrinking world.

Sophomore Eli Kuli shares, “I felt a supportive and loving energy surge throughout one group. The feeling that I experienced is on par with—I feel—the feeling that people search for within their religious meetings, and, while I am in no way suggesting that the SDLC group should start their own cult, I truly understood the power that my generation has to bring about change within society.” Lusanda Mayikana P’14, Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs, also sees the conference as an empowering experience for students who may feel overwhelmed by being a person of color. “They are reassured that they have something to contribute to our community. They come back reflecting on the current school atmosphere and look for ways to have their LFA peers feel a similar sense of engagement and awareness.” The eagerness to get involved spurred students to plan future school-wide events for the next semester and beyond, starting with Multicultural Day, which took place on March 4. Lusanda ties the conference back to LFA’s pledge to diversity. “As educators, we have global citizenship in the big picture and we are prepping these students for success in a quickly shrinking world. They need to think critically and be aware of social justice issues that concern people of other backgrounds. They can stretch a culture of openness even further.” n (From the top) Lusanda Mayikana, Stephanie Ramirez-Krych and Brian Sheu; Jaleel Gray ’17 and Eli Kuli ’17; and Allison Torres ’17 and Brianna Sturkey ’16 All photos Grace Kim

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Charter Day Friday, Feb. 13, was actually a lucky day, as the students, faculty, and staff celebrated the 158th “birthday” of Lake Forest Academy with a special rendition of “Fair Lake Forest, Alma Mater” by the choir and birthday cake and cupcakes for all. Here’s to Dear Old LFA! n (Top left) Head of School Dr. John Strudwick and math instructor Loring Strudwick prepare to cut the cake. (Top right) Tim Plambeck directs the choir in singing the Alma Mater. (Lower left) Students and faculty gather in Reid Hall. (l-r) Helen Kim ’16 and Sneha Pamulapati ’16 All photos Ruth Keyso

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Living and Participating in the Global World

Long known for a commitment to celebrating differences in cultures and identities, the Academy views its inclusive community as vital to the overarching campus experience. The Board of Trustees’ Committee on Diversity and Global Pluralism supports, guides, and promotes LFA’s work in maintaining and sustaining this environment. Chartered by unanimous board approval in April 2011, the Committee on Diversity and Global Pluralism (CDCP) is currently chaired by Dr. Regina Spellers Sims ’85. She recalls, “It was the hard work of Life Trustees Monique PittmanLui, Dr. Chinni Chilamkurti, current board chair Mike Schell, and board member and alumnus Richard Zhao, among others, who formed a subcommittee to investigate the need for this important work.” She continues, “There are many things LFA does well as it relates to diversity and global pluralism; however, it was time to send a top-down message from the board that diversity, pluralism, multiculturalism, internationalism, and inclusion are valued by all the con8

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stituencies of the Academy as well as to question what we could do better.” One area of focus is diversity hiring and retention. LFA students come from 34 countries and 16 states; 26% are international, and 25% are domestic students of color. In comparison, 13% of the Academy’s faculty population are people of color, a percentage somewhat lower than average for NAIS member schools (15%). A stated goal within the Multi-cultural Initiative of the 2014 Strategic Plan is to “achieve a demographic profile of faculty and staff that more closely reflects the composition of the student body.” Although an internal committee has worked to increase faculty diversity since 2010, Associate Head of School Bill Dolbee noted, “Charged with this initiative, the ad hoc committee felt it would be beneficial to seek input from a wide range of constituents including faculty, alumni, and members of the board of trustees. A group came together on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the offices of the Golden Apple Foundation

in Chicago. We reviewed the efforts of the ad hoc committee and looked at statistics related to diversity hiring and retention. We discussed the benefits of having a more diverse faculty and staff, LFA’s opportunities and challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining a more diverse faculty and staff, and brainstormed ways in which LFA might overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities to have a more diverse faculty and staff.” Dolbee adds, “The summit meeting was diversity in action. We all care about LFA and believe in the advantage of having a diverse faculty and staff. But our discussion benefited from having a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in the room. The ad hoc committee will make use of the ideas that arose at the summit to develop a draft of an action plan that will be submitted to the summit participants and the Trustee Diversity Committee for feedback. There was a strong sense among the participants that they would like to convene on an annual basis to review LFA’s efforts and results.” 8

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THE PURPOSE OF THE CDGP IS TO ARTICULATE, EXPLAIN, AND PROMOTE THE VALUES OF DIVERSITY, PLURALISM, MULTICULTURALISM, INTERNATIONALISM, AND INCLUSION.

Students and their well-being are at the forefront for the CDGP; in fact, Dr. Spellers Sims asserts, “Teaching students to be knowledgeable about differences, supportive of others, and active in changing structures that are oppressive to various groups all begin with an inclusive community. A community that openly and directly addresses the interests, needs, and possibilities of all its members empowers students. Inclusion assumes that living and learning together—and sometimes having difficult conversations about diversity, pluralism, multiculturalism, and internationalism— benefits everyone, not just children who are labeled as different. As chair of the CDGP committee, it is my hope that the work of the CDGP positively supports the Academy’s goals regarding student satisfaction, faculty and staff retention, life-long learning and intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility.” Board Chair Mike Schell ’65 concludes, “The mission of the CDGP is at the core of the Academy’s mission. I have a friend who grew up in poverty, and today is a success by any measure. He

wrote a book about his journey; I hope he won’t mind if I borrow a few of his words that eloquently express our aspirations for our students: There have been teachers and preachers, supervisors and colleagues, friends and family. There have also been strangers, many strangers—either on a dairy farm in Massachusetts or in the sands of the Nubian Desert—who . . . have delivered transcendent messages about life, faith and friendship . . . my experiences have been rich, giving me a broad window into the lives of others. …Each of us, from the mightiest to the meekest, has the capacity to teach, inspire, and ennoble.” n

(Above) Jan. 17 Summit (l – r) Dr. Regina Spellers Sims ’85, Trustee; Michele Marsh Ihlanfeldt ’89, Trustee; Willow Walker ’03; Bill Dolbee, Associate Head of School; Kristin Paisley, Director of Human Resources; Robin Bowkett, Assistant Dean of Admission; Lusanda Mayikana, Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs; Phil Schwartz, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum; Grace Kim, Assistant Dean of Communications; Ahazi Dismukes ’96; Eric Rosado ’04; Stephanie Ramirez Krych, Science Department Chair; Rumi Kuli ’93, Trustee; Ardelle Hagar, Assistant Dean of Faculty; Diamond Weathersby ’02. Not pictured: Katherine Wei ’08. Photo courtesy Gloria Harper P’93

CDGP has five key responsibilities:

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1. P rovide written reports to the board and help to manifest the objectives of LFA’s strategic plan and the school’s mission

2. Report on, facilitate, and promote programming, seminars, and workshops related to diversity and multiculturalism

3. Be a liaison with officers of the board and committees of the board to foster communication and collaboration with officers of the board and board members—here CDGP acts like the “Diversity lens” by providing resources and support to initiatives or issues relating to diversity 4. Liaise with other school constituencies and communities such as students, parents, alumni, and life trustees

5. Provide intellectual leadership by being the conductor and thought provocateur on activities, discussions and subjects as it relates to diversity

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For this year’s HOS symposium, the committee wanted to bring in speakers to share personal stories. We were hoping to move away from a mere academic approach to the symposium topic. When asked about why he chose this part of the world for the HOS symposium topic, Dr. Strudwick stated that one of the reasons was that it connects to “a significant era of United States conflict.” Han Le ’15 and Minh Ngyuen ’15, both international students from Vietnam, stop to visit with Mrs. Klein after her talk. Photo: Cathy Morrison

Our goal was to provide voices from the United States as well as Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. In particular, we wanted to help our community better understand and appreciate the

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, AND LAOS:

Culture, Commerce, and Conflict Head of School Symposium 2015 puts this region in the spotlight for the LFA community. While students traveled to Cambodia and Laos over the 2015 Spring Break, the entire community benefited from guest speakers who came in to share their perspective. BY SAM WOLD AND KRISTINE VON OGDEN

(l–r) Thomas Newton, Brian Mulcrone, and Gary Siereslowski help Joe Carroll ’18 and Grace Hale ’16 try on some vintage gear from the era. The veterans explained how much clothing and gear has changed since their active duty days, and why. Photo: Grace Kim

(Above) Thomas Newton talks about his role on the Chinook helicopters. (Center) Brian Mulcrone puts the veterans’ experience into context for the students. (Right) Alan Van Bladel shares his story during the All-School Meeting. Photos: Grace Kim

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service of veterans who fought in Vietnam as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War (also known as the American War in Vietnam). As a group that has often been villainized, it is vital to recognize these veterans and show gratitude for their service. We were lucky to have Gary Siereslowski, Brian Mulcrone, Alan Van Bladel, and Thomas Newton share their stories with the entire community at an All-School Meeting. As they shared with us, it is therapeutic for many of the veterans to share their stories and speak about their experience during the war. Several of the men had not spoken about their experience for decades, and telling their stories has provided them with a new sense of purpose. Overall, it was a valuable experience for all involved, and the veterans enjoyed their visit to LFA. They were eager to offer their services to individual classes and wish to return to speak at LFA in the near future. Chi Tran Klein began her teaching career at Lake Forest Academy in 1997. She was humbled and moved to be welcomed back to campus to share her story with our entire community on Feb. 17, 2015. A refugee at the age of five, Chi, along with her expectant mother and her sister, moved to the United States, accepting a new life under the generous support of a sponsor and leaving her father behind in Vietnam. In the decades since this transition, Mrs. Klein learned a new language and a new culture; life as a Vietnamese immigrant in the United States in the 1970s lent itself to many challenges. She also learned more about her father’s horrific journey after his family left. He was captured by the Viet Cong and only reconnected with his family many years later. Mrs. Klein’s touching story about her journey and how one can learn and grow from all sorts of experiences helped our students to understand the people behind the history, allowing them to have a wider lens as they move through their own experiences in life and share their own stories. n Editor’s note: Arn Chorn Pond, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide, and internationally recognized human rights activist, will be at LFA on April 29 to speak to students during All-School Meeting and also present a program for the wider community that evening in The Cressey Center for the Arts, 7–8:30 p.m. Learn more about him here: http://www.jodisolomonspeakers.com/speaker/arn-chorn-pond

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(l-r) Judy Hershenhorn P’17; Liz Jacob P’17; Judith Reid-Anderson P’13, P’16, P’18; Alicia Ibarra P’16; Sue Svoboda P’18; Ann Mahon P’18; Estelle Walgreen P’16; Patrice Wetzel P’17; Maureen Mullarkey P’16, P’17. Left (l-r) Matt Vaughn, Adam Schlipmann, Koko Tchamitchian P’15 (l-r) Ivy Jiang P’15, P’18; Yue Chen; Qing Liu P’16 Photos: Cathy Morrison

Caxy Caribbean Cruise PARENTS ASSOCIATION HOSTS ANNUAL FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION EVENT. Despite an impending snowstorm, over 200 guests comprised of faculty and staff, parents, and trustees set sail on January 31 for a cruise of the islands— without leaving Lake Forest. Parent volunteers, headed up by Chair Estelle Walgreen P’16, transformed Reid Hall into a casino, an intimate lounge area, and a dining room serving cuisine from Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Cuba, and Barbados. Steel drum and reggae music set the mood for a night of casual fun, wagering with “Caxy Cash,” and the enjoyment of island-inspired food and drink. The LFA community clearly appreciated one another and celebrated their partnership. n

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50 Years of Field

PHOTOS TOP TO BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: New construction, Marshall Field House (LFA Archives) Field House Jean Schweppe Armour Memorial Common Room, circa 1965 (LFA Archives)

Girls in Field House, early 1990s. (LFA Archives) Gail Gadberry ’85 and Lauren Davis ’86 before the fall 1983 Homecoming Dance, Flash Dance theme. Photo courtesy of Gail Gadberry ’85

Boys in Field House commons, 1970s (LFA Archives) The smokers’ pit outside Field, 1984. Photo courtesy of Richard Fischer ’84

LFA trustee Regina Spellers Sims ’85 in her Field dorm room. Photo courtesy of Gail Gadberry ’85

Faculty members Adam Gerber and Diane Cooper on duty in Field, February 2014. Photo George Pfoertner

QUOTES AND PHOTOS COMPILED BY RUTH KEYSO, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS, AND RITA MACAYEAL ’87, LFA ARCHIVIST

The year 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of Marshall Field House dormitory on campus. The first wing of Field opened in fall 1964; construction on the second wing began in spring 1965. The dorm and the Jean Schweppe Armour Memorial Commons Room were dedicated on Oct. 9, 1965. The hall was home to Caxy boys from 1964 until 1977, when it was converted to a female dormitory. Today, it houses 52 female boarders. Here are some memories from Field alumni:

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50 “ Field House was brand new when I lived there during the 1966-67 school year. My fondest memory was ordering hamburgers with coleslaw and potato chips for delivery when study hall ended to sit in the common room and watch TV.” — Steven Fifield ’66 | Chicago, Ill.

PHOTOS TOP TO BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Rhyann Robinson ’14 (daughter of Gail Gadberry ’85 and former Field House boarder) during the 2002 Homecoming/Reunion Weekend. Photo courtesy of Gail Gadberry ’85

Current residents in their Field 50th Anniversary t-shirts Photo Matt Vaughn

Evelyn Gordon ’10 (left) and Cassie Llanas ’09 in their Field room, February 2009 Photo George Pfoertner

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“ This was the place where I learned to love pizza!” — David M. Lemons ’71 | Houston, Texas •

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“ There was a small fire in Field in 1974, and the east wing of the dorm had to be evacuated for a period of time. I ended up sharing my senior year single in Bates with a freshman from Field. Field House in 1973-74-75 was an odd mix of faculty advisors, from the tennis coach/math whiz ‘GHR’ (George Rovin and constant companion, his dog, with amazing vertical leaping ability), football coach Jim Frazier (who kept the HUGE football players in his wing of the dorm under his watch in line—sort of), to Colonel Jackson, former Air Force Academy physics professor. Colonel Jackson gave me great, succinct advice: ‘Play hard, study hard, don’t mix the two.’ Rovin offered great encouragement, and Frazier scared the bejesus out of me.” — Michael B. Daugherty ’75 | Saint Paul, Minn. •

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“ I spent many evenings in that commons area after study period was over during my junior and senior years at LFA. I especially remember the little snack shop run by Mr. Fredrickson.” — Richard Fischer ’84 | Spring Grove, Ill. •

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“ Having to wait in line to use the phone... Imagine that never happens anymore! Noodle soup from the snack bar, and learning to play cards on one of those tables...” —Bushra Winter Powell ’95 | Goteborg, Sweden

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50 “ I experienced some truly deep life-opening and changing moments in that dorm. One of the many great memories I have from Marshall Field Dorm was being down the hall from my room. My roommate at the time was InYoung from Korea. There was a phone call waiting for me in my room. I know because InYoung steps into the middle of the hallway and SCREAMS my name RUUUU-KIIIIIIIIIIYYYAAAAAAAA. Her voice carried all the way through that L-shaped, one-story building. Every lady in Field Dorm knew I had a call waiting for me. It was such a hilariously embarrassing moment in my teenage life that I giggle at the memory whenever it comes up. I’ve had some awesome, inspiring, eye-opening, difficult, and loving memories in Marshall Field Dorm! May it stand tall against gravity for centuries to come!” —Rukiya Ashanti Wheeler ’01 | Van Nuys, Calif. •

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“ Here are some of my greatest memories of Field Dorm: 1. By far my fondest memories of Field are of the infinite times that I’d run out of my room and right into another friend’s room. I never had to go too far for a shoulder to cry on or for a room to hide away from my homework in! 2. Burger (and pizza) night. No matter how ridiculous the price mark-up, it was always the best part of my week. 3. Always having one of my best friends in the room with me <3 (Shout out to Haley and Michelle!) 4. The most bubbling days of the year were always the days of dances. Starting from the morning, everyone squeezing in the bathrooms to get ready (with North girls in the East bathrooms! Heresy!). And then the best part: Everyone showing off to dorm parents and taking pictures with their friends in the common room.” —Amanda Shi ’12 | St. Louis, Mo. •

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“ I was only in Field for 10 months, but those memories will stay with me forever. My daughter, Giulia ’07, was an exchange student; I was an exchange teacher. It would be our last year living together before she went to college. Living in Field changed our lives. Giulia cried for 3 solid hours on the plane back home and was inconsolable for way longer than that. “ I’ll never forget my first on-call night in the dorm. I was told that I needed to stay up until 11:30 p.m., which is virtually impossible for me, even today. And I just couldn’t wrap my mind around the fact that after a day of classes, two hours of intense sporting activities, and study hour, the girls still had tons of energy and were nowhere near falling asleep when I felt like I was going to pass out on my chair. “ It felt so good to be part of this community, to be appreciated for all the small things I would do. Being a dorm parent is the most enriching experience I’ve ever had, besides being a parent. There’s one thing, though, I won’t miss: The fire alarm going off in the middle of the night, and all of us having to leave the premises in our jammies in sub-zero temperatures.” — Françoise Sansonnetti P’07 Former Fulbright Exchange French teacher at LFA, 2006-07

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A New App in Development FACULTY AND STUDENTS ENDEAVOR TO LEARN TOGETHER HOW TO CODE AND CREATE AN APP The group brainstormed ideas, and settled on developing an iPad/iPhone app that would allow the campus community easy access to three areas of interest: the weekly LFA menu, Daily/ Weekend Activities, and Advisory Announcements. Joe says that after much “back and forth,” by the end of that weekend, “we got a semi-functional product” ready to test. They worked with the IT department to load a test version onto faculty LFA-issued iPads. After some testing and feedback, they rolled it out further to students.

Coders at work at the Ward’s dining room table. (Inset) Screen shot of the app

What did you do over the MLK weekend in January? Here on campus, four students joined math instructor Joe Ward for a weekend of iOS coding. Joe had been looking for professional development opportunities to learn iOS coding, but not finding a program that met his criteria, he thought perhaps he and some students could set out to learn together and create an app. He reached out to a number of students whom he knew had an interest in and aptitude for coding and invited them to work together over that January weekend, and immerse themselves in an experiential educational project.

However, a working app isn’t the only thing to come out of their process. Throughout their weekend of coding, they also shopped for and prepared meals together in the Ward family’s home in Atlass Hall. Each member of the team took turns assembling a meal, providing an opportunity to bond and share one another’s cultures via Thai, Chinese, and American dishes. Joe reflects, “Everyone learned together —not an instructor-driven experience, but an instructor-facilitated experience, a learning community. These are the types of experiences you hold on to.” n

App developers (and little helpers) (l –r) Junhao “John” Pan ’15; Difu Zhu ’16; Joe, Alden, and Dawson Ward; Chai Ekkaewnumchai ’15; and Boom Dej-Udom ’15. All photos courtesy of Joe Ward

Four students took him up on the offer, Boom Dej Udom ’15, John Pan ’15, Difu Zhu ’16, and Chai Ekkaewnumchai ’15.

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Sonia DeCastro Retires After 22 Years at LFA HUNDREDS, IF NOT THOUSANDS, OF LFA STUDENTS HAVE STOPPED TO VISIT WITH SONIA DURING FREE PERIODS OVER THE YEARS It all started with a table set up between meals in Hutch in the 1992–93 school year. Since then, it has expanded in size, hours, offerings, and location. In fact, Sonia’s Snack Bar, now housed in the Student Center, was the focus of the class of 2014’s senior class gift, a student-designed sign for the popular student gathering spot. Sonia returned to campus for a Morning Meeting on Jan. 30, 2015, to personally thank students and faculty for their cards, notes, and encouragement during the winter months when she became sidelined with an illness that led to her decision to retire. General Manager of Student Dining Services Debbie Lindstrom said, “Sonia has been a pleasure to work with for many years, she always comes in the door with a smile on her face and a “Good Morning Ma’am” as she walks by my office, she has won numerous customer service awards from Sodexo for her work here at LFA, she has always put her KIDS (LFA students) first! We all love and miss her dearly and wish her a wonderful retirement, she’s EARNED it!” n RINGING THE BELL

PASADENA • LA JOLLA • LOS ANGELES

Above: (clockwise, from left) Eric Brown ’98, Event Hostess Betty Teegarden Bertani ’49, Chris Yoder and his wife, Sandy Kapteyn ’82, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18, Nell Gallagher ’73, Gerald Myers ’54, Craig Miller ’55, Anil Rathi ’93, trustee Jim Cowart ’69, and Brad Banta ’89 at the Athenaeum at Caltech on Nov.12, 2014. Above Left: (seated, l to r): Betty Teegarden Bertani ’49 and Sandy Kapteyn ’82; (standing, l to r): trustee Jim Cowart ’69, Nell Gallagher ’73, Head of School John Strudwick Photos by Ruth Keyso

Alumni gather at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club for an evening reception on Nov. 12, 2014. (l to r): Leah Rosenthal ’98, Natasha Pabrai ’10 and her boyfriend, Jason Cromer, François D’Ours ’76, Ann and John Todd ’46, Head of School John Strudwick, Event Hostess Dotti Freytag Beck von Peccoz Howe ’53, and Kiernan Aiston ’95 Photo courtesy Erin Aiston

Alumni Events on the Road Since November 2014, LFA has reconnected with more than 150 alumni on the road, both close to home and far away. In California, the Academy held gatherings in Pasadena, La Jolla, and Los Angeles during the fall, returning to the West Coast for a series of events in Northern California in January, including San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Palo Alto. Back in Chicago, there were celebrations for alumni at Old Town Pour House, Coyote Logistics, and Second City. Watch the LFA website for more information on get-togethers in your area of the country. These are terrific opportunities to network and socialize with LFA’s growing community of alumni. Got an idea for a fun event? Let Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso know: rkeyso@lfanet.org, 847.615.3268

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(l to r): Casey Carlson and Alex Goode ’05, John Fitzgerald Keitel ’82, Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso, and Cassie Llanas ’09 at the Los Angeles alumni reception at the home of Kelly Perine ’87

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LOS ANGELES • CHICAGO: OLD TOWN POUR HOUSE

(Top) Our LA crew at the home of Event Host Kelly Perine ’87 on Nov. 13, 2014. (seated, l to r): Alex Goode ’05, Casey Carlson, Kristina Stanford ’08, Sandy Kapteyn ’82, Cassie Llanas ’09, Kallan Benjamin ’10, Shelby Benjamin ’11; (standing, l to r): Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso, Andrew Godoski ’04, Ryan Cobbs ’09, John Fitzgerald Keitel ’82, Kelly Perine ’87, Alanna Dillon ’07, John Wilson ’03, Head of School John Strudwick, Tom Pinchuk ’04, Po Lin ’07, Jason Delane Lee ’90, Gabe Llanas ’96, Joe Block ’99, Eric Brown ’98 Above Left (l to r): Joe Block ’99, Liz Garard ’09, Ryan Cobbs ’09, Kristina Stanford ’08, Cassie Llanas ’09, and Po Lin ’07 Above (l to r): Jason Delane Lee ’90, Event Host Kelly Perine ’87, Eddie Pratt ’68, Head of School John Strudwick, Andrew Godoski ’04, Gabe Llanas ’96, Eric Brown ’98 Left (l to r): Mghnon Martin ’05, Petra Bakosova ’06, Marissa Ford ’07, Katherine Wei ’08 and Jason Stern at the Old Town Pour House, Chicago, on Nov. 20, 2014 Photos by Ruth Keyso

CHICAGO: OLD TOWN POUR HOUSE

ALUMNI EVENTS

CHICAGO: OLD TOWN POUR HOUSE

Above (l to r): Trey Meers ’97, Matt Grancher ’97, Kristi Vauk ’96, Ahazi Dismukes ’96, David Allen ’96, and Chris Thomas ’01 (Above left) Dennericka Brooks ’00 and Soo Im Shin ’08 (l to r): Andy Bateman ’07, LFA science teacher Mathias Kerr, Meredith Ballard ’08

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Above (l to r): Tommy Christoph ’10, Dean of External Relations Susan Hoagland, and Aaron Beck ’10 (Above right) Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso with Artie Preiss ’04 (left) and Thomas Emery ’09 (Right) Allie Bernard ’09 and History Department Chair Chris Dozois ’84, P’17 Photos by Ruth Keyso

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COYOTE LOGISTICS • YOUNG ALUMNI LUNCH

COYOTE LOGISTICS

Alumni employed at Coyote Logistics take a break on Dec. 16, 2014, to join LFA for an alumni lunch on site. (l to r): Colby Friedeman ’06, Cameron Ramsdell ’04, LFA economics teacher Matt Vaughn, Justin Haines ’07, Matt Silver ’06, Rob Klein ’06, Charlie Mengel ’09, Phil Preiss ’06, and Julian Haines ’05 Photo Ruth Keyso

Above (l to r): Madeleine Pye ’15, Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs Lusanda Mayikana P’14, Calin Cave ’13, and Ayo Ifatunji ’14 at the Young Alumni Lunch on campus Jan. 6, 2015 (Above left) Pierce Witmer ’14 and James Padley ’13 sign in at the event. (Left) English teacher Bill Murphy with Leo Rudberg ’12 Photos by Grace Kim

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YOUNG ALUMNI LUNCH • SAN JOSE • SAN FRANCISCO

A packed house! The Garden Room in Reid Hall is filled with 51 young alumni, faculty, and staff for the annual Young Alumni Luncheon on Jan. 6, 2015. Left (l to r): Nancy Chen ’14, Madeleine Pattis ‘14, and Claudia Jones ’14 Photos by Grace Kim

Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso with Scott Zubrzycki ’03 and Murtaza Nisar ’05 at Pizza Antica in San Jose on Jan. 19, 2015.

(l to r) Edna Togba ’98, Deborah Block Milianes ’01, Caitlin Gilbert ’03, and Courtney Cregan ’05 at The Slanted Door, San Francisco, on Jan. 23, 2015. Photo by Ruth Keyso

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SECOND CITY

(l to r): Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso, Rick Lindstrom ’06 and his wife, Jena, Elisa Gutierrez ’06, history teacher Suzy Vaughn, and Phil Preiss ’06

Dean of External Relations Susan Hoagland (left) with Libby and Steve Cummings ’62 enjoy food and conversation at Adobo Grill before the show at Second City on Jan. 29, 2015.

Greta Nagel ’12 and her mom, Adele Nagel P’12, P’13

(l to r): Steven Krall and Emily Morrison ’08 with Casey Kennedy ’08 and Charlie Waddell ‘03 All photos by Ruth Keyso

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PONTE VEDRA • COLLEGE DINNER SERIES

LFA and Ferry Hall alumni gather at the home of Tom ’53 and Bondy Hodgkins in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., for a reception on Feb. 19, 2015. Pictured are (l to r): Life trustee Tom Hodgkins ’53, Head of School John Strudwick, Jean Royster Smiley ’56, Ed Burg ’50, and Dick Siragusa ’53.

LOS ANGELES USC students Chelsea Yo ’13, Tracy Lu ’13, Andy Shin ’11, and Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso at Cat & Fiddle, Los Angeles, on Nov. 12, 2014.

BROWN (clockwise, from left): Brown University students Alex Pankhurst ’12, Maame Addae ’14, Claudia Jones ’14, Oh Joon Kwon ’14, and Pete Kim ’11 at Better Burger Co. in Providence, R.I. on Dec. 9, 2014.

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COLLEGE DINNER SERIES

SANTA CLARA (l to r): AJ Hood ’14, Miranda Dunne ’14, and Frederik Clausen ’13 at Ike’s Place in Santa Clara on Jan. 20, 2015.

STANFORD (l to r): John Luttig ’13, Matt Stevens ’12, and Ariana Bhatia ’12 at The Treehouse in Palo Alto on Jan. 21, 2015.

PHILADELPHIA (clockwise, from left): Madeleine Pattis ’14, Caroline Duckworth ’14, William Duckworth ’12, Charlotte Ahern ’11, Andrea Shen ’12, and Kemmer Cope ’13 at New Deck Tavern on Feb. 19, 2015. All photos for College dinner series by Ruth Keyso

ALUMNI EVENTS

Full Cast

Grease is the Word WITH A CAST AND CREW NUMBERING MORE THAN 70 STUDENTS, THE SHOW RAN FOR THREE NIGHTS AND ONE MATINEE IN FEBRUARY

Pit Orchestra All Photos: George Pfoertner

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Director Mark Dryfoos P’96, P’00 sums it up, saying, “The play Grease is about teenagers, set in the 1960s. Rydell High School is the setting, located in Chicago. The teen rebellion at the time was against their parents, teachers, and society. Their desires were centered on belonging to a group or falling in love with someone else. These basic themes are still relevant today. Those we teach sometimes rebel against the norms of society, and they, too, are looking for happiness and love. Although we do not do the ‘hand jive’ anymore, Grease speaks a universal truth for teenagers belonging to a group, or finding something or someone to love. It was a pleasure for those of us who worked with the cast for eight weeks. As one of the lyrics in the play states, ‘We go together like…’ I think that we all do go together, and we are proud of our show.”

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PRODUCTION FACULTY

PIT ORCHESTRA

THURSDAY/SATURDAY CAST

Director, Mark Dryfoos P’96, P’00; Musical Director, Tim Plambeck; Set Designer/Technical Director, Jason Koenig; Sound Designer, Mr. Rory Higgins ’10; Choreography, Ms. Valerie Gonzales; Voice Instructor, Mrs. Peg Cleveland Plambeck; Producer, Mrs. Monica Palmer

Saxophone, Marcus Koppenhoefer ’16; Bass Guitar, Dean Romanchek ’15; Guitar, William Wan ’16; Drums, Alex Wang ’16; Keyboard, Mr. Timothy Plambeck

Sarah Seibert ’15 (Miss Lynch), Maya Lieberman ’18 (Patty), Arthur He ’16 (Eugene), Tori Koontz ’16 (Jan), Sophia Platcow ’16 (Marty), Kendall Logan ’16 (Betty Rizzo), Lander Braggs ’15 (Doody), Josh Lam ’16 (Roger), Daniel Bunning ’15 (Kenickie), Jason Xiao ’16 (Sonny), Samantha Longley ’16 (Frenchy), Agatha Walgreen ’16 (Sandy), Nick Lin ’17 (Danny), Alexander Mullarkey ’16 (Vince Fontaine), John Hendrix ’17 (Johnny Casino), Zoe Lewis ’17 (Cha-Cha DeGregorio), Ryan Williams ’16 (Teen Angel); Teens— Angela Zhou ’18, Nelly Siddiqui ’17, Zhuri Bryant ’17, Katie Dozois ’17, Akiko Williams ’16, Sydney Brundige ’15, Carolina Borjas ’16, Elizabeth Li ’17, Ailey Fang ’18, Julia Schroeder ’17, Krishna Nair ’18, Gillian Smith ’15, Jane Su ’17, Zoe Zuo ’16, Ali Jackson ’18, Erin Snoddy ’17.

TECH CREW Stage Managers: Giovanni Harold ’15, Maggie Meyer ’16 Assistant Director: Katy Morrison ’18 Program Design/Assistant: Sydney Brundige ’15 Photography: Annmarie Morrison ’16 Lighting Technician: Maggie Meyer ’16 Sound Technicians: Giovanni Harold ’15, Monica Wang ’16, Brandt Dudziak ’16, Evan Walters ’15, Chris Morrison ’18, Lilia Parasiuk ’18 Stage Crew: Isabella Blankers ’18, Brandt Dudziak ’16, Grace Hale ’16, Ellie Han ’16, Giovanni Harold ’15, Jinny Hong ’16, Claudia Kirby ’15, Angela Kwon ’17, Thomas Lee ’15, Maggie Meyer ’16, Chris Morrison ’18, Lilia Parasiuk ’18, Maria Periera ’16, Corlene Rhodes ’18, Allison Torres ’16, Monica Wang ’16, Evan Walters ’15, Oliver Yaun ’17, Michael Zaucedo ’15, Maddie Zhang ’16

WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY CAST Sarah Seibert ’15 (Miss Lynch), Mackenzie Wilkin ’18 (Patty), Arthur He ’16 (Eugene), Tori Koontz ’16 (Jan), Annmarie Morrison ’16 (Marty), Ellie Annibali ’17 (Betty Rizzo), Lander Braggs ’15 (Doody), Josh Lam ’16 (Roger), Graham Erbs ’16 (Kenickie), Dominic Scheerer ’18 (Sonny), India Shelley ’16 (Frenchy), Ella Ekstrom ’16 (Sandy), Stanton Cope ’15 (Danny), Alexander Mullarkey ’16 (Vince Fontaine), John Hendrix ’17 (Johnny Casino), Anna Markey ’18 (Cha-Cha DeGregorio), Ryan Williams ’16 (Teen Angel); Teens—Angela Zhou ’18, Nelly Siddiqui ’17, Zhuri Bryant ’17, Katie Dozois ’17, Akiko Williams ’16, Sydney Brundige ’15, Carolina Borjas ’16, Elizabeth Li ’17, Ailey Fang ’18, Julia Schroeder ’17, Krishna Nair ’18, Gillian Smith ’15, Jane Su ’17, Zoe Zuo ’16, Ali Jackson ’18, Erin Snoddy ’17.

Above (l – r) Seniors Sydney Brundige, Daniel Bunning, Stanton Cope, Lander Braggs, Sarah Seibert, and Gillian Smith

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LFA Arts (l-r) Nick Lin ’17 Ella Ekstrom ’16 Kendall Logan ’16 Daniel Bunning ’15 Agatha Walgreen ’16 Stanton Cope ’15 Zoe Lewis ’17

Next Level

Taking Competition to the “ Our kids have an immense amount of talent. They just connect with the audience.”

BY GRACE KIM Peg Plambeck, LFA’s Musical Director of VOX and Vocal Instructor, sits back in her chair for a moment before continuing, “We’re a Midwest boarding school, not an arts school. Yet we have students who can compete at high levels. That’s not something to be taken lightly.” In early November 2014, Peg and Timothy Plambeck, Director of Music, took ten LFA students to Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., to compete for a spot in The Open Jar Institute summer program in musical theatre. Students accepted into the one-week program receive the rare chance to fly to New York City and attend voice, acting, and dance classes run by Broadway professionals. Each night, the participants also watch new Broadway shows, take backstage tours, and meet the cast members. Ellie Annibali ’17, Daniel Bunning ’15, Stanton Cope ’15, Ella Ekstrom ’16, Zoe Lewis ’17, Nick Lin ’17, Kendall Logan ’16, Annmarie Morrison ’16, Sophia Platcow ’16, and Agatha Walgreen ’16 spent part of the day attending workshops on preparing for college musical auditions and different degrees in theatre and music. Afterward, each student performed 32 bars of a self-selected musical piece and danced in front of a panel of Broadway music directors and choreographers, including Jeff Whiting, founder of The Open Jar Institute.

Peg gives several more details about the audition. “The students all sang pieces that they had been preparing for the fall VOX concert since late August. Jeff then had the kids try different vocal performances to see how flexible they were.” When asked about Jeff’s reaction to the students, Peg gives a slight smile before answering. “Jeff was taken aback by our students’ voices. His overall impression was that they were spectacular, sang beautifully with great energy, and successfully told the story of their selected pieces. He was just amazed.” Five students—Ellie, Ella, Kendall, Sophia, and Agatha—were ultimately selected to join the program, which Peg exclaims is an exceptional occurrence. “We took the students to the auditions for a learning experience and we found that our students are at a level to compete with others who come from arts backgrounds and train in a bigger pond.” Kendall, Sophia, and Agatha will attend the first session of the summer program in July. Peg says that she is grateful that all ten students made the choice to audition. “They took this new experience and found it humbling and motivating. Now they made the choice to train harder. Just knowing them as people helps me interpret their abilities and I just love working with them. They’re all so intelligent, eager to learn, and have so much potential.” n All photos by Grace Kim

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LFA Athletics

Team photo of the Stanford Squash team from Nationals during 2014-15 school year. Carolyn Gillette ’12 is in the front row, second from right. Photo courtesy Carolyn Gillette

Sisters Squashing the Competition A LOVE FOR THE SPORT RUNS IN THE FAMILY BY CATHY MORRISON Those tiny hollow spheres make a distinctive “thwack” as they careen forcefully off the walls and sink suddenly into a corner of the court just out of reach. Watching an LFA match recently, it was easy to see why squash is considered one of the healthiest sports for people to play—it’s a complete cardiorespiratory endeavor. Yet, watching junior Julia Gillette in action, it’s the grace you notice, not the exertion. Head Coach Darius Ivaska remarked during a break, “She sees all the angles, and she’s deceptively fast.” Maybe it’s due to years of training and competing with her sister Carolyn Gillette ’12, who also played for the LFA team during her Caxy years before going on to play at Stanford University, where she’s a member of the Cardinal’s Division I team. Both young women credit their father for their interest in the sport. Carolyn remembers, “My father introduced me to the Julia on the court

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Julia Gillette Photo by Cathy Morrison

The 2015 LFA squash team huddles before the match. Photo by Cathy Morrison

game of squash. I had played tennis since I was a little girl, so I was already familiar with racket sports. My father had played squash at boarding school on the East Coast (squash is more well known there), and continued playing while in Lake Forest. I became extremely interested in squash once I watched my father play, because he showed me how fun and dynamic the sport could be.”

“ The individuals who made up the team and the community that they created was definitely one of the aspects of the LFA team that I enjoyed the most ... The team dynamic that we had was exceptional, and that really showed through in competition both on a local level as well as a national level.”

Julia adds, “Going to tournaments across the country with my sister and family was something we did almost every weekend and created a lot of fun memories. My sister and I also went to the Stanford camps together. We are super close and are best friends, but because she goes to Stanford in California, I don’t see her very often, so having those squash memories is really important for me when I’m not with her.” Carolyn shares the sentiment, saying, “Training and competing with my sister has definitely yielded some of my favorite memories with squash. Once Julia started playing in national tournaments, it was such a treat to travel with her and the family out east to compete. Another one of my favorite memories is from my senior year when LFA squash qualified to compete at high school nationals—it was great to compete in the sport that I love with some of my best friends from school.” Beginning their competitive careers at ages 11 and 12, the sisters have spent the bulk of their court time in individual competition. However, they each cherish the team environment and bonding that participating on their respective LFA teams has afforded them. For Julia, “All national single tournaments are really competitive and stressful, so being part of the LFA squash team is a totally different experience because we are working as a group as opposed to me battling it out by myself.” “The individuals who made up the team and the community that they created was definitely one of the aspects of the LFA team that I enjoyed the most,” said Carolyn. “Having the opportunity to play squash not as an individual, but as a part of

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LFA Athletics a team was such a great experience for me to have while at LFA. The team dynamic that we had was exceptional, and that really showed through in competition both on a local level as well as a national level.” Speaking of national level, Julia finished the 2013 – 14 season ranked 45th in GU17 in the U.S. In previous years, she was ranked 21st for GU13, and 35th for GU15. She has consistently ranked among the top three in the state of Illinois at those age levels. Squash and academics go hand-in-hand with the pair; Carolyn notes, “In high school, along with the awards I won at various competitions, I received the Scholar Athlete Award every year for squash, which is what I am most proud of.” Julia is clearly following her older sibling’s footsteps here as well, having won the United States Squash Scholar Athlete Award for both her freshman and sophomore years. Looking back at her Stanford experience to-date and reflecting on how LFA prepared her for collegiate study and athletics, Carolyn said, “The Stanford squash team has definitely been a highlight for me thus far. Playing a sport in college is timeconsuming, but the community that it has given me has been a very central part of my college experience. Similar to my time with the LFA squash team, I love traveling out east with my teammates to compete for Stanford (even though I love the weather here on the West Coast, it is nice to get a little taste of REAL winter weather!). In fact, some of my teammates from LFA squash have come out to cheer me and my team on when we compete out east. LFA primed me for the team environment that I would face as a varsity athlete, because before playing squash with LFA, I had always competed individually in the Junior Circuit tour. Aside from squash, the caliber of teaching at LFA and the rigor of LFA’s curriculum prepared me academically for Stanford. Additionally, the time that the LFA teachers invested in me helped get me to where I am today.” Although Julia is only beginning the college recruiting process, the future looks bright. Athletic Director Darrin Madeley concludes, “Julia is the type of athlete you marvel at because she makes it look so easy. She has a great presence on the court and what really sets her apart is her ability to stay calm during the match. By looking at her you would never know if she is winning or losing; she just keeps her focus and plays the next point. She will be a great addition to which ever school is lucky enough to get her. Character, poise, and a great work ethic will take her a long way.” n

Caxy Student Athletes Make Us Proud

Congratulations to Kristin Chivers ’15 and Michaela Crowley ’16, who were selected for the Girls All State Hockey team. Photo provided by Darrin Madeley

Five seniors signed their Letters of Intent on National Signing Day, February 15, 2015. (l-r): Dejon Brissett ’15, football, University of Richmond; Stephen Payne ’15, soccer, UCLA; Wes Annan ’15, football, Stanford University; Calum Bishop ’15, soccer, Lehigh University; and Jacob Rooth ’15, soccer, Creighton University. Photo by Cathy Morrison

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Ferry Tales

Ferry Hall Gathering Bonds Alumna and Students BY RUTH KEYSO Residents of Ferry Hall dormitory gathered in the Kalnow Commons on the afternoon of Feb. 24, 2015, to greet alumna Sally Proudfoot Gries ’63 and to learn about her experience at Ferry Hall and her professional life thereafter. Gries is the CEO of Gries Financial Services in Cleveland, Ohio, an investment management and financial planning company, which she founded in 1978. A former trustee at LFA, she was named a Ferry Hall Woman of Distinction in 2005 and was inducted into the LFA Hall of Fame in 2008. Gries was in Chicago to speak at the Academy’s 10th annual Chicago Networking Event on the topic of Women in Business: Shattering the Glass Ceiling. During her visit with the students, Gries shared anecdotes about her year at Ferry Hall and how that experience led her to Northwestern University, where she earned her degree in psychology. She later left that industry to pursue her passion: investments. Her reflections on breaking into—and succeeding in— this male-dominated field inspired the nearly two dozen girls in attendance to consider their own personal and professional aspirations. Whether advising the girls to use their networks, to seek mentors outside the workplace, to make themselves known to their bosses or simply to be bold and fearless in their ambitions, Gries lit a spark in the Academy’s current generation of students and empowered them to pursue their dreams with courage and conviction. 32

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LFA female boarders pose with Sally Proudfoot Gries ’63 in the Kalnow Commons in Ferry Hall dormitory. (front row, l to r): Annie Lee ’18, Ali Jackson ’18, Sally Proudfoot Gries ’63, Maddie Olivieri ’15, Abby Hernandez ’18; (second row, l to r): Zoe Zuo ’18, Angela Chen ‘16, Viola Du ’16, Stella Cui ’17, Aban Yaqub ’15, Darlene Ineza ’15, Taylor Moore ’17, Miriam Akogu ’15; (back row, l to r): Zoe Lewis ’17, Ailey Fang ’18, Sydney Brundige ’15, Maria Pereira ’16, Madeleine Pye ’15, Jenny Levitt ’17. All Photos Ruth Keyso

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“ It’s nice how intimate and personal this gathering was. [Ms. Gries] shared inspirational events from her life and really empowered us. She showed us what graduates can do. It was really inspiring.” —Aban Yaqub ’15 Ferry Hall alumna Sally Proudfoot Gries ’63

“ I learned to believe in myself and to speak up. The example [Ms. Gries] gave about being in the board meeting with all of those men—it’s like being on a group project with all boys. She was inspiring. I could relate to her.” —Darlene Ineza ‘15

(l to r): Madeleine Pye ’15, Ailey Fang ’18, Stella Cui ’17

“ I like how she asked us what we would do if we weren’t afraid. It’s important to think about that, especially as we prepare to go off to college. How will I handle myself in the business world, in the real world?” —Maddie Olivieri ’15

Maddie Olivieri ’15 (left) and Ali Jackson ’18 FERRY TALES

LEANING IN ON

THE GLASS CEILING

AT THE 10TH ANNUAL CHICAGO NETWORKING EVENT, IT TURNS OUT THE BEST ADVICE APPLIES TO ALL PEOPLE IN THE WORKPLACE, REGARDLESS OF GENDER.

BY CATHY MORRISON Growing up in the ’70s, following The Women’s Movement (capitalized!), everything seemed possible—my generation would be the beneficiary of all sorts of dreamed-of equal rights and opportunities. Then the Equal Rights Amendment didn’t pass. Later, in college, the term “glass ceiling” was coined; it gained traction as that generation of young women ventured into the work force wearing floppy bow ties and wool suits copied from menswear. Fast forward a decade or three, and “glass ceiling” is still a relevant topic. However, this year’s Chicago Networking Event (CNE) illuminates the progress being made; it’s real (if incremental), (Above) Alumni take a selfie with trustee Gloria Harper P’93. (l-r) Caroline Kim ’07, Regina Spellers-Sims ’85, Gloria, Ricquel Harper ’93

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and we can ensure the next generation of young women and men have more access to career opportunity, advancement, and work-life balance. In his opening remarks, Head of School John Strudwick offered a quote from Frances Perkins, a Ferry Hall chemistry teacher in the 1930s, who went on to become the Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and was the first woman to serve in any U.S. Cabinet post: “I had a kind of duty to other women to walk in and sit down on the chair that was offered, and so establish the rights of others long hence and far distant in geography to sit in the high seats.” Sally Proudfoot Gries ’63 acknowledged that Ferry Hall provided her “first experience in terms of empowerment,” noting that as a junior taking all senior courses, her advisors at Ferry Hall saw

she was ready for college, and suggested that she meet with the Dean at Northwestern. She was admitted immediately, and added, “I had to make it happen… they believed in me.” Upon graduation from Northwestern in 1966, there were no jobs available for her on Wall Street; the next year, she was hired on the condition she pass a test from New York University. The catch? One had to attend the School of Finance in order to take the tests, but as a woman, she wasn’t allowed in because she “would be a distraction to the men.” (She was already married.) Ultimately, that was sorted out and she earned the highest score on the test for her class. At which point she was instructed, “Don’t tell the men, don’t bruise their egos.” Eventually she “couldn’t break through the glass ceiling, so I started my own company.” Her advice to young women: “If you get blocked, you need to see

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a way around.” By the time she was 36, she had earned a seat on the board of a public company. Sally stressed that advocacy (for both women and men) is critical—she has personally and successfully advocated for more women CEOs, clients, and board members throughout her career. As a senior at Bucknell in 1986, Vicki Medvec P’15 idealistically declared the glass ceiling “a thing of the past” in a paper. She remains optimistic today, saying, “I see cracks in the glass ceiling.” As a co-founder of the Kellogg Center for Executive Women at Northwestern, she offered perspective on the current status of women in business. For example, “there are many women at the base and in the middle of the pipeline, but not at the top of the pipeline.” She shared some interesting facts: n

.9% of CEO roles are held by 4 women (it was previously 1%)

he biggest wage gaps are at T the CEO level—female CEOs make 70% of what male CEOs make

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Vicki advised that women need to “pound on the glass ceiling” from above and below, noting that women need to consider “keeping yourself in.” For example, women have a greater tendency to “take themselves out” of the running for opportunities, being less confident if they don’t possess every requirement specified, where men demonstrate more confidence in asking for the same role, even if they don’t meet all the job requirements. Those confidence issues are also reflected by what she called “imposter syndrome,” where women often feel less deserving of promotions and opportunities they’ve earned than their

male counterparts; in fact, junior women often have more confidence than senior women. Life Trustee Cate Waddell P’01, ’03 is another career pioneer. She described her career arc after coming of age during the era of Affirmative Action, saying her “career derailed, and then resumed.” She recounted going from all-female institutions Buffalo Seminary and Smith College to Dartmouth College, where she was one of 44 women in a class of 900. Never having a female professor, and being the only woman in her economics class, there was a dearth of female role models and support. She arrived at Price Waterhouse when public accounting firms were looking for liberal arts majors, and thus spent 12 weeks immersed in the accounting courses that most of her colleagues had spent four years studying. Once she became pregnant and her subsequent role with A.C. Nielsen Co. was moved to New York, she says it “took 15 years to sort out, with volunteering and pro-bono work” that she would have benefitted from having had a mentor to help navigate the waters and chart a career course. The three panelists (see bios on pages 36 and 37) engaged in a lively Q & A session with the CNE guests, discussing the roles of sponsors and mentors, the difference between male and female mentors, the “Queen Bee syndrome,” best practices for networking, tips for productive conversations on closing compensation gaps, the importance of setting specific goals, articulating and demonstrating one’s value to an organization, and, for the LFA students in the room, the kind of long-term thinking that will help them evaluate their curricular choices in college. As Sally suggested, “Understand your strengths and interests. You don’t have to take the path that’s expected of you.”

Ella Lin ’15 asks the final question of the session

CNE at 10 The Chicago Networking Event presents topics of importance to the Chicago-area LFA community, giving participants an opportunity to engage in discussions that are timely, relevant, and keep us at the forefront of education. Previous topics: 2006: Entrepreneurship in the Workplace 2007: C hina, Inc.: Assessing China-U.S. Business Relations and Opportunities 2008: Brand Equity: What’s in a Name? 2009: H ome Run Investments and the Business of Sports 2010: Global Corporate Citizenship 2011: The Business of Education 2012: Culture Chicago

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Regina Spellers Sims ’85, Molly Keller P’18, Jeff Keller ’87, P’18

Sally Proudfoot Gries ’63 Sally Proudfoot Gries ’63 is the founder, chairperson, and CEO of Gries Financial LLC, a multifamily office and wealth management firm for high net worth clients, foundations, and institutions, which oversees over $1 billion in assets. She and her associates provide comprehensive, total objective financial and investment advisory services. She has the distinction of being the founder of the first female-owned registered investment advisory (RIA) firm in Ohio. Ms. Gries is a founder and Chairperson of Fieldstone Associates, Inc., a real estate investment advisory firm that provides a diversified private real estate investment approach for its clients. She is a trustee of the Gries Family Foundation and The Cleveland Foundation, where she is chairperson of the investment committee that oversees their $2.2 billion endowment. Sally Proudfoot Gries ’63 at the podium

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Vicki Medvec P ’15 encourages women to pound on the glass ceiling

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(l-r) Cappy Lau ’93, Ricquel Harper ’93, Kristine Von Ogden P’18, Sara Calfee ’05, and Kelly Hewitt ’05

Ricquel Harper ’93 and Vicki Medvec P’15 exchange information

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(l-r) Jordan Wolff ’15, Nick Frystak ’15, Tony Fu ’16, and Artie Preiss ’04

Dr. Victoria Husted Medvec

Catherine Marlette Waddell

Dr. Victoria Medvec P’15 is the Adeline Barry Davee Professor of Management and Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. In addition, Dr. Medvec is a founder and the Executive Director of the Center for Executive Women at the Kellogg School and the President and CEO of Medvec and Associates, a consulting firm focused on high stakes negotiations and strategic decisions. She advises CEOs and their reports on critical decisions and negotiations, including mergers, acquisitions, significant customer contracts, supplier contracts, and partnership agreements. Dr. Medvec’s research is published in top academic journals such as Psychological Review and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Her research has been highlighted in numerous popular media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Today Show.

Catherine Marlette Waddell P’01, P’03 began volunteering at LFA in 1997 and in 1998 was asked to join the Board of Trustees. As a board member, she worked with the Admission office to increase the Academy’s day population; served as Chair of the Advancement Committee for seven years; and helped to ensure that the Ferry Hall Task Force had the support of the board and school administration. In 2007, Cate was elected Chair of the LFA Board of Trustees; she was the first female in the history of LFA to hold this position. Following her term as Board Chair, she became Campaign Chair for the successful and unprecedented Campaign for LFA. She continues her service to LFA as a Life Trustee. Cate’s professional experience includes serving as a Senior Financial Analyst at A.C. Nielsen Company; a Senior Accountant, Audit and Tax for PriceWaterhouseCoopers; and as a consultant offering pro bono services. She is a C.P.A. and received an A.B. from Dartmouth College.

Cate Waddell P ’01, ’03 at the podium

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A GENEROUS GRANT FROM THE WOHLERS FAMILY FOUNDATION IS THE IMPETUS BEHIND LFA’S NEW MATH LAB. BY CATHY MORRISON Build it, and they will come. With the help of the Wohlers Family Foundation, this newly equipped space opened in the basement of the Reyes Family Science Center in August 2014, and classes have come in regularly and eagerly ever since. Watch a session in the Math Lab, and you’ll see students taking theoretical, abstract algebraic equations, and incorporating them into real-world, practical applications.

Take Newton’s Law of Cooling—one can design an experiment that demonstrates the theory right before a student’s very eyes. The lab is a shared resource among the Math Department; each instructor can sign up, one class at a time, to take advantage of the wide range of primarily physics-based equipment. Math instructor and Assistant Dean of Faculty Ardelle Hagar explained, “Students can see a connection between the theoretical and practical, and develop their analytical skills.”

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This opportunity to expand on curricular topics in new ways clearly benefits the students, some of whom expressed their appreciation and enthusiasm to Department Chair Jeff Bateman at the end of the first semester. The lab is bringing forward the creative side of mathematics for both faculty and students. 8

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“ I think that the Precalculus labs this semester have helped to make the material easier to understand and the class more interesting. By applying the mathematical concepts we learn in class to real-world situations, it makes the material more exciting and interesting. These concepts are no longer equations on a piece of paper or numbers in a book—with the labs, they have significance…I feel like the concepts we covered in labs—parabolas, exponential growth and decay, and sine and cosine waves—are some of the things I understand best in the class. Working in the lab brings a scientific side to Precalc. We get to see first-hand some of the modern technology that is very important to researchers today. It gives us a chance to work with some of the incredible inventions we have. Analyzing the material we collected in these experiments helps us get more involved.” —Danie Kelley ’16

“ My lab experience this year has really helped me understand the material that we learn in class. The labs have been helpful because they apply real life situations to the equations… this helps me to see a point to what we learn in class… I do like working with the technology because it is very modern and helpful. I find it challenging sometimes to figure out how to analyze the data at first, but when I am able to work with a partner, it really helps me to better understand and problem-solve… Together, it feels kind of like we are studying for our upcoming quiz or test that is sure to come in class.” —Brianna Sturkey ’16

“ I think the lab experience benefits the visual aspect that helps me to understand what we are learning. In the labs I can see how the functions we use are shifted by giving them certain values in different variables. The application problems sometimes help me to understand the concept as well.” —Michael Thomas ’16

“ The most amazing part is that I have seen and used various cool lab “stuff,” which has never been part of any of my previous math classes. The whole math lab experience is not only exciting to do, but also could be very useful in real life for there is knowledge that could not be obtained only from textbooks, and it makes the learning more fun and more comprehensive. The whole learning part went from abstract and became more understandable. I loved working with technology and analyzing data that we, students, collected ourselves.” —Jason Zuo Wei Xiao ’16

“ I have enjoyed the labs we’ve done this semester. I feel like it makes math class more interesting, because we get to try something different, rather than sitting in a classroom every day. Also, it allows us to apply the knowledge we’ve learned in class to an experiment. I feel like this is more beneficial to students because they can actually see what effect the concept they’re learning in class has on the lab. Also, I feel like it’s really fun to use the different types of technology, because it’s not something we see every day. In college, I’m sure we will have labs similar to these, so it really prepares us for this type of experience.” —Isabel Solomon ’16

“ I think adding lab experiments to the course makes it a lot more exciting, considering we use advanced technology in real-life situations in which we use the mathematics we study in class. Although on some of my labs I have not preformed as well as I could have, I have found all of them so far to be entertaining, as well as a great way to learn to apply what we learn in class in life. Honestly, I have always been a fan of using technology, especially computers. Prior to joining this class, I do not believe I have ever used such advanced technology. However, as we continued to experiment with different labs, I feel like I have become a lot more knowledgeable.” —Stephen Kostov ’17

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1947 Litta Williams “Willie” Sanderson enjoys life in Rossmoor in Walnut Creek, Calif., including the beautiful weather, bocce ball, water aerobics, beautiful walking/hiking paths, and fitness center. She says, “Ushering (volunteer) at the performing arts center in Walnut Creek is great because the shows and guest speakers are top notch, and our Rossmoor Event Center gets wonderful performers, too; we just had an Air Force Chamber Series Recital, and also one of the Broadway shows, ‘Phantoms’.” Two of her three grandchildren are in college at UC/Irvine and UC/Santa Barbara, while the youngest is a sophomore in high school and a lovely dancer. She’s Wendy in an upcoming production of Peter Pan and was Clara in the Nutcracker. Son Jim lives in Delaware, and is expecting his second granddaughter, so she’ll be a “Great-Nana” again. Willie is still in touch with Mary (Lefty) Dailey ’46 and she hears from Sue Day ’46 and Sue Weston Van Steenderen, from Ferry Hall, plus more recent graduates Evan Derenzo ’69 and LFA’s David Black ’64.

1948 Henry “Duke” Ryan has a book out on Amazon and Kindle. It’s a slightly revised version of his earlier book Impure Thoughts. The simplest way to find it is to type “Turning Points Duke” in the Amazon.com search box. Otherwise, you must type in the whole title and subtitle, which is Turning Points: Stories of Love, Crime, and Faith.

1951 Mary A. Sanford has a message for her classmates. “To those of us from the FH Class of 1951: Be thankful you’re still alive. When I was at Ferry Hall my life-expectancy (according to about four prominent cardiologists) was 30 years or less, in a hospital bed. In 2013 I celebrated 50 years of outsmarting those cardiologists. I’m not in great physical shape exactly. I’m recovering from a mini stroke on Jan 9, 2015. But, it won’t get me down. Let’s plan to attend our next reunion. (September 25 & 26, 2015). Get in touch. I still live in Morris, Ill.” Reuel Sutton reports that he’s been married 50 years; he and his wife have three children and nine grandchildren aged two to 13 years, and

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Ferry Hall alumna Martha Eikenmeyer Owens and Walter Del Mar, at Desert Horizons Country Club in Indian Wells, Calif., November 2014.

Carol Crissey Hill London writes, “Hi all, some very wonderful news from me. Last April on the 23rd, I married again. I’ve known him since 2000 and we both knew [each other’s] former spouses. Both of us being widowed, we became fast friends and after several years we married. My name now is Carol Hill London. We have so many interests in common such as cooking, reading and traveling. Ben has no children from his first marriage, so my two girls, grandson and granddaughter and their families have adopted him. We now have five great-grandchildren, ages 12 to six months. Last September we went to England to visit the youngest two, who live there with their mom and dad temporarily. Being retired, we can do whatever the spirit moves us. It’s hard to keep us seniors off of roller skates. On a sadder note, my younger sister Katharine Crissey Butler ’56 died on December 21st in Sarasota, Fla. I miss her terribly. Blessings to all of you.” Carl Weston said, “I lost my wonderful wife Sue to cancer this past year. I see Peter Stebbins and his wife, Anna, regularly. Anna is getting tired of hearing about our undefeated basketball team. Reunion is clearly a possibility.” He and Peter recently attended the Wisconsin v. Northwestern basketball game, where they rooted for the Badgers. The eldest of his nine grandchildren graduates from college this year. He says they’re “all doing well. [I’m] Very proud of them.” Carl retired from his position as medical director at his local hospice this past year.

1954 Bill Johnson notes, “One of the lucky LFA 1954 gang, I frequently enjoy memories of my classmates and team-mates and lovely dance partners at Ferry Hall. Retired in Port Saint Lucie, Fla., I enjoy working on my bucket list, which thanks to Mr. Fremd and Mr. Pennypacker, includes a passion for Shakespeare and, also, thanks to Ra, includes Egyptology and river travel on the Nile, the Mississippi and the Caloosahatchie. May you all possess a Ka that is acceptable to Annibus.”

1956 Colin C. Campbell encourages all classmates to attend Reunion this fall, saying, “I know that it seems like a very long time from now, but I would like to ask all of us from ’56 to start thinking about our 60th class reunion, September 25 and 26th. Please make a note in your calendar now and save those dates. We had a good time at our 50th and this may well be the last opportunity for all of us to get together. We would also like to invite our friends from ’54, ’55, ’57, and ’58 to join us. The more the merrier!” Wallace “Pat” Carroll sent this note: “After graduating in 1956, I joined the Marine Corps and served my country for two years. In 1959, I attended Lincoln Junior College, in Lincoln, Ill., and earned my associate’s degree and private pilot’s license in 1961. In 1963, I continued my education at Boston College, received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, while continuing to build flying time at a local airport. After graduating from BC in 1966, I went to work for the original Frontier Airlines until its bankruptcy in August 1986. I flew the DC-3, Convair 580 and Boeing 737, on which I spent my last 10 years as a Captain of that particular aircraft. After the bankruptcy of Frontier, I transitioned full time into the real estate development business, which I had been doing part time during my flying career. Over the past 50 years, I have developed thousands of acres in the southern part of Denver into 5-acre sites. I have nearly wrapped up my business career and now concentrate with my wife of over 50 years, Mimi, in assisting with putting our 13 grandchildren through college. What an undertaking! If any of my old classmates are in the Denver area, I would enjoy lunch or dinner with you. My cell number is: 303-589-0765. Best to you, great classmates.”

1960 Mitch Howe writes, “Not much new on my ‘front’ here in ‘freezing’ California (70s). Sorry for the ice box you all are going through right

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now. I’m still slogging away at the old grind, but enjoying the ‘challenge’ involved. I still enjoy refereeing soccer matches, but have limited my endeavors in that arena to AYSO only now. I also assess aspiring referees wanting to raise their certification levels. Now that is entertaining to be sure, sometimes too entertaining.” Linda and George Johnson spent a delightful day with Susan and Skip Hickenlooper at their lovely home in Vero Beach, Fla., in January 2015. They report that everyone is doing well and they are pleased to see that LFA is thriving. Skip Hickenlooper ’60 (left) and George Johnson ’60 in Vero Beach, Fla.

Lynne Hellyer Mathias said, “Joyce Standish suggested that I send you this picture taken this past Thanksgiving for the newsletter, along with a word of encouragement to our classmates to COME in September! This is the Two Lynnies, Hellyer on the left and Dawson on the right, still very best friends after 55 years! Lynnie Dawson Solner lives in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and has a daughter in Winnetka, where I—Lynnie Hellyer Mathias live! So, in addition to talking every few days, we are also able to see one another frequently. We are hoping to see many of the old gang in September! Joyce is coming, DeeDee, Anne Leman Larson is hoping to come, JoAnne Hollerich Siebel and Allison Guild Gerlach are thinking about it. It would be wonderful to see Barbie Minas and Steph! And anyone else! Let’s all get the ball rolling and have a great reunion!”

1961 Mary Anne Ameter shared that the most recent mini reunion took place in Duck, N.C., the week of March 21, noting, “Last year we met in Seattle, and then spent a week on the beach in Oregon. We had a great time. This year we headed to the East coast for another fun week. We have tried very hard to include everyone. It is just a great week to be with classmates after almost 54 years. There is no lack of conversation and [we are] looking forward to 2016 for our 56th reunion in Lake Forest. Please come! Husbands are also invited.”

1962 W. Stewart Tittle reflects, “I am staring back at life these days noting how good a run it has been. LFA is, in large part, a key factor in my

success and adventures. My greatest is the fact that Linda and I are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. LFA was responsible for my admission to the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where I met her a few weeks after arriving in the fall of 1962. Got married our senior year and earned my Bachelor’s in Business aiming for a career in Hospital Administration. The Selective Service Board insisted that I do some military service that graduation summer. So, I spent five years flying in the Navy, wearing her father’s hand-me-down aviation green uniform...he was USNA 1936. From there it was graduate school at the University of Washington, Seattle, to earn my Master’s in Health Administration. My career was off and running on the West Coast. I was a CEO three times in two hospitals and one health plan. Two decades later, I woke up in the hospital, where I had started the Rehab Unit. I got used to working my way back to living and walking (sort of) again. I loved flying so much, I took up Soaring for those twenty years. So did Linda, just to prove that women can do it too. I started flying when I was 15. I survived 158 carrier landings. Most of them were off the Coast of Vietnam. I even planned to land on the Academy grounds that first summer, but realized that was a stupid thought. The adventure migrated onward. My last flight was in New Zealand in 2006, eleven years after my near-fatal accident. Linda and I have traveled to 6 of the 7 continents in the last 9 years. She has climbed the Sydney Bridge twice. I have driven 30,000 Kilometers on the other side with only two oops. We did look across to the 7th from Cabo de Hornos. I have had a great life with a greater companion. LFA/FH can stand tall for its role in those achievements. Our son and daughter each had two children. Our son has two boys and our daughter has one boy and a Princess. Other than that, we are grateful to have great memories.” See Stew’s selfie on page 2.

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1964 Larry Ross recently moved to Santa Fe, N.M., where he continues his work in photography. He said, “In the midst of my move, my middle son, John, and his wife, Ningsih, had a baby girl, my first grandchild, two days before Christmas. Santa Fe is terrific, filled with interesting art and architecture, and I have to say, given what’s been happening in recent weeks, I’m not really missing Chicago winters.”

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Bill Courter states that he is enjoying his retirement from being a physician. He has returned to his passion of writing. He has two more nonfiction books, which should be published in the next 12 months, including A Father’s Letters and Surviving a Toxic World. More importantly, Bill notes that he is looking forward to his 50th reunion in 2016 and that he plans to attend that reunion with his wife. He is hoping his classmates also decide to return for that reunion, even if—like himself—he has not been back to the campus too frequently.

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George “Bud” Arquilla III writes, “Living the motto ‘See the World Before You Leave It!’ My significant other and I have spent the past five years traveling the world. Last year we spent three weeks in China and Tibet, attended the Dallas-Jaguars game in London for a weekend and have just returned from cruising down the Mekong River through Cambodia and Vietnam. I spend most of my time consulting and mentoring up-and-coming business CEOs in leadership development and strategic planning (www. arquillaconsulting.com). I have recently developed a protocol which addresses the high levels of turnover amongst caregivers in Assisted Living and Dementia care facilities, and hope to launch that business model shortly. I have three grown sons who have enjoyed success early in their careers. The eldest is a very successful Hollywood agent who has developed the highest rated show on Bloomberg TV. The other two have developed a new product called Gekks. They are thin, breathable socks, woven with silver thread, which grip the inside of your boat shoes, loafers or drivers. Gekks customers… slip in and out of shoes barefoot, yet add comfort and anti-stench properties provided by the antimicrobial silver yarns that eliminate odor. Some Caxys might find the product of interest, at www.mygekks.com. Would love to hear from any fellow classmates, especially those from our band the ‘Phyve’.”

Lea Prober Gorman sent a photo taken in autumn 2014 in Chicago of the FH class of ’67 gathering for good times reminiscing, sightseeing, and catching up with each other. “Oh yeah, and eating, drinking and playing!” From left: Jodi McDonald Wilson, Terry Hall, Margaret Messenger, Martha Record McKinstry, Marcia Steinberg Fitzsimmons, Melinda Roberts Seager, Lea Prober Gorman.

1968 Morrison Torrey has been enjoying retirement from teaching law at DePaul Law School. For the past seven years she has been travelling extensively with her spouse, David Hirschman, eventually choosing Tampa Bay as their residence.

1971 Linda Langpop Graham tells us, “I am now serving two churches in the ‘Thumb’ of Michigan! Both are small, but filled with enthusiastic and creative people. We are in Cass City, which is east of Saginaw. Bruce and I are enjoying living in Michigan—even during the winter. We have three acres out in the country and our dogs (Wags and Buddy) think they are in heaven. March 25 I celebrated my third year of ordination. We are having fun serving the Lord! Stop by and see us if you are in the area—I pastor the First Presbyterian Church and Fraser Church of Cass City, Mich.” John Monek writes, “After attending College for three years in Colorado and another year in Rome, Italy, I started a medical supply business with my brother. It was called Surgipath Medical Industries, Inc. We manufactured laboratory disposables, specializing in the field of Pathology. We had the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately owned pathology consumable company in the world. After 34 years I sold the business to Danaher Corp. and soon thereafter retired from the business world. Today I devote my energies to writing wilderness adventure novels. Recently, I completed my second book entitled Selfish Instincts. The Chicago Tribune gave me a very nice review on it. The book is self-published and is either available through the Lake Forest Bookstore or from me directly. My email address is elkman1953@aol.com. My first book, The Song in His Heart, is available wherever books are sold, including Amazon.”

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Jane Krause is living in Nashville, Tenn., “doing lots of art and working at the Music City Center, producing events.”

Adam Harder and his family are still living in the Boston suburb of Arlington. Kids Keira (11 yrs.) and Keagan (8 yrs.) are extremely busy with travel hockey and soccer, piano, town theater, and friends. He’s travelling to Spain with two student groups in March and June, and this year for the first time he is not teaching a math class. Adam notes, “The biggest highlight recently for my wife Kristin and me was a trip to Cuba last June. I was in charge of coordinating a faculty and spouses trip for my school, and we had a spectacular time meeting lots of Cubans, both formally through seminars and presentations, and informally through chance interactions on the street.”

1974 Ilyse Johnson said, “I enjoyed last year’s reunion and am so thankful for having time to reconnect with my Ferry Hall Big Sister, Gail Glickman ’73, before her unexpected and untimely death. In the ‘tooting your own horn’ department, I am pleased to report that for the second year in a row, I’ve achieved President’s Club standing at The Marlin Company, where I’m the Regional Sales Manager for Virginia and West Virginia. I provide digital signage for employee communication and enjoy the challenge!” Judith Roth is now living in Chandler, Ariz. Brian Ahern ’13 with his dad, Mark Ahern ’74, in a chance meeting with Dean of External Relations Susan Hoagland on the Metra commuter train, February 2015. See photo on p. 50.

1976 Nancy Sokolsky Douglass writes, “I can’t believe it’s been almost 39 years since I graduated! I have so many great memories of my time at LFA-FH. My husband and I recently celebrated our 30th anniversary, and after not working for all those years, I have gone back to school and am now a practicing life coach. Our oldest daughter is married, lives in Chicago, and works at Leo Burnett. We travel a lot from Indianapolis to Chicago to visit. Last summer we took a nostalgic drive back to the Academy. So many changes! Our son Stuart is playing professional basketball in Israel and loves it. Our youngest son lives in Denver and is getting ready to graduate from college. Miss my kids but they all live in great cities and we have fun visiting them. I am friends with several past classmates on Facebook. Love keeping up with everyone. Would love to hear from others. My email is douglass.nancy@gmail.com.”

1980 Vincent “Vinny” Falcone has lived in the Nashville, Tenn., area for the last 13 years, and works in the printing industry.

He sent a photo: Bronze of Papa Hemingway and Adam in one the author’s favorite watering holes in Havana. Photos on the wall in the background are of Hemingway with Fidel Castro.

1983 Molly Ellwood Santistevan lives in Southern California and sells luxury real estate. She sent a photo, sharing “an amazing birthday trip to Peru to hike Machu Picchu with my husband and kids Taylor (23 yrs.), Mick (20 yrs.), and Cassie (17 yrs.). We will be in Chicago this summer, hope to see you all then!” Scott Singer has gone back to school to work on a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Physician’s Assistant (PA) degree.

1988 Maeve Callan is an Assistant Professor of Religion at Simpson College in Iowa; she just earned tenure so she will officially be an Associate Professor come fall 2015. She also just published a book, entitled The Templars, The Witch, and the Wild Irish.

1998 Kristina Rosser reports, “Early February of last year yielded a very exciting opportunity for me at Smith College, of which I am a ’02 class alumna. In the fall of 2013, I was invited by the head of Smith’s neuroscience department to give a lecture on the details behind the categorization of the different epileptic seizures, with a focus on a type of seizures called focal seizures,

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the process of epileptogenesis, and possible surgical treatment options for focal seizures, for his upper level biochemistry seminar entitled “molecular bases of epilepsy.” I was given the entire hour and fifty minutes class period to lecture, and it took many weeks of preparation...I wanted to be sure I was ready for this one! Years of personal experience with refractory epilepsy, including surgery, gave me an insider’s look into the disease. It was a very rewarding experience, certainly worth a flight in from Chicago!”

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Sarah’s photo shows the family at Christmas.

Charlie Waddell graduated from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern in June 2014 and started his own company, Forest Capital Management, LLC, with two other partners. They advise and consult companies and organizations on their retirement assets, whether it is a 401k plan, 403b plan, or pension structure. Charlie adds, “Business has been great so far and we closed 2014 with over $200 million in assets under management. We have clients across the country, with concentrations in Chicago, Southern California, Western Florida, and Boston. It has been very fun and exciting so far and we’re very excited about our growth potential for 2015 and beyond!” He remains very close to Jeff Smith, who is finishing up his Masters in Finance at London Business School, while also working for a hedge fund in London called Dominion Asset Management. Jeff and his wife, Jenny, live in London.

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Bradley Olin recently accepted the position of Director of Budget Planning and Risk Management at San Jose State University, and looks forward to returning to Santa Cruz with his family after three years in Long Beach. Daughters Vivienne and Cecelia, are ages 5 and 2 respectively, and he notes, “I’m a year out from completing my Ed.D. I’d love to reconnect with LFA alums in the bay area, so please look me up!”

Go, Caxys! LFA represents at the Lindstrom wedding on Nov. 1, 2014. Pictured are (l to r): Best man Rob Klein ’06, groom Rick Lindstrom ’06 and his wife, Jena, Barbara Harris (grandmother of Jaron Eanes ’06), and groomsmen Phil Preiss ’06, Doug Placko, and Jaron Eanes ’06.

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Harrison Crown recently made a film, which is making its way around the festival circuit. The award-winning “An Honorable Man” has now been released to the public. You can view it here: https://vimeo.com/79577381. The film won the Jury Prize at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival and the Award of Merit at Best Shorts.

Sarah Drewniak Wennik and husband Steven are enjoying parenthood with daughter Sydney, who was born in January 2014. She says, “2014 went by in a blur, and now that Sydney’s walking 2015 is going by even faster as we run around trying to keep up with her!” Sarah and family live in Philadelphia, Penn., and would happily reconnect with fellow Caxys near and far: sjdrewniak@gmail.com.

Jonathan Kelley and Margaret Jessen Kelley welcomed Pauline Rose on February 4, 2015. Pauline joins big siblings John Edgar (4.5 yrs) and Gweneth Scott (2 yrs).

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Jesse and Allison Mays welcomed their second child, Emerson Grace Mays, on January 13, 2014. Besides being a full-time dad, Jesse is attending business school at UCLA and expects to graduate in June 2016.

Rick Lindstrom ’06 and his wife, Jena.

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2008 Peter Johnson has been spending his free time as an Assistant Coach in Cross-Country and Track & Field with Trinity School at River Ridge in Eagan, Minn. Peter notes, “Track has experienced unprecedented sustained success at the sectional and state level. The Girls XC team was MSHSL Class-A State Champions and were awarded Division 2 (<600 enrollment) Girls XC Nat’l Co-Champions.”

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Keeping the Family Narrative Alive for Generations to Come ALUMNA’S WORK AS A PERSONAL HISTORIAN HAS ROOTS IN THE SOPHOMORE NARRATIVE WRITING PROJECT AT LFA By Christine Ryder Stacy Kaeser Derby ’97 struck a deal. Her parents agreed to let her declare a history major at the University of Illinois in UrbanaChampaign if she promised to attend graduate school. Keeping up her end of the bargain, she received her master’s degree from the London School of Economics and began work in hedge funds. But it was writing text, not computing formulas, which interested her the most. And this is where Stacy’s own story arc veers from the planned outline. Stacy took it upon herself to chronicle her grandparents’ survival of the Holocaust to preserve this important segment of her family’s history. The response of family and friends to her work made her realize that every family has stories to tell. She saw a need (and a market) for setting up business as a personal historian. “People understand the importance making their financial estate plans, but what about legacy planning and the inheritance of the family stories?” she muses. In today’s culture, generations have become geographically split from one another and this asset is often lost. Enter Bind These Words, Stacy’s company.

Stacy interviews her clients to collect the family stories and writes the narrative. She collaborates with her team of editors, book designers, and photo experts to finalize each book, generally a 12 to 18-month process. Stacy connects theme, emotional tone, and character development. Her goal is to “make the story come alive as if you were sitting and telling it.” One story, in particular, came alive for Stacy herself. As she was working on a family’s story of immigration to Chicago in the 1950s and their life thereafter, she learned that she was actually telling the story of a fellow LFA family. Raj Gupta ’79, CEO of Environmental Systems Design, a global engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, had arranged for Stacy to produce his parents’ biography, in which they proudly included that they sent their three sons Raj, David ’81, and Mark ’83 to Lake Forest Academy. The connection between Stacy and the Gupta family grew so strong that they invited her to the family’s book signing and the dedication of the book to their parents. It proved to be one of Stacy’s most fulfilling moments in her career. Sitting in the Gupta living room, she watched her work make a three-generation connection.

Stacy’s exploration into family history began at the Academy. The sophomore narrative assignment, still part of the English curriculum at LFA today, was her first experience in deeply personal writing. Her classmates remember her for her inextinguishable spunk and spirit, traits that helped her conquer the labor intensive process of book publishing. Stacy is a true fan of paper. Her biographies are privately published heirlooms. “Reading a book is a tactile experience,” she says, explaining her preference for print over digital, although she is more than happy to offer an electronic publishing option for her clients. If the idea of chronicling a family narrative is overwhelming, Stacy recommends setting up an email folder for those times when you have a quick moment—on the train, in the doctor’s waiting room—to send yourself a message about a memory, no matter how banal. “The ordinary is extraordinary because it’s your life,” is Stacy’s firm belief. n Stacy lives in Chicago with her husband and son. Visit her website at: bindthesewords.com

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2009 Richard Gallagher III is engaged to Dana Mrazek. A June 2016 wedding is planned.

2010 Kallan Benjamin is working as associate producer on a documentary film called The Pamoja Project. The film is a 30-minute documentary that will share the story of three Tanzanian women, who work tirelessly to create real change for the people of Tanzania. Along with promoting cross-cultural understanding, this film will illuminate what these women have to teach others about development, leadership, and improving one’s community. The film will be shot in Tanzania this summer. Read more about the project at: http://www.thepamojaproject.org/ Contact Kallan directly at: 847-6481226 or email: info@thepamojaproject.org

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2011 Mariel Rogozinski has been busy as a senior at Augustana College with majors in Biology, Premedical, and Theatre Arts, and a minor in Biochemistry. This summer she did research in Chicago on clinical drugs. She then traveled with 300 pounds of school supplies to Ghana with her mother and younger sister. The school supplies provided a new education center with materials for over 200 children and 30 special needs children. During the school year she works as a student assistant athletic trainer and has recently accepted a job at the emergency department in Bettendorf, Iowa. This winter she received the opportunity to stage-manage a show in the Pabst Theatre (Milwaukee, Wis.) alongside a Broadway director, Phil McKinley, for the second time. She also stage managed her last performance at Augustana College, a children’s show. She will graduate in May 2015 with a plan to possibly intern on Broadway as a stage manager before attending graduate school in Anatomy and hopes to attend medical school in the future.

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Alumni Mark ’74 and Brian ’13 Ahern commuting to Chicago. Brian is a sophomore at Loyola University.

James Paige ’14, Will Stewart ’14, and History Department Chair Chris Dozois ’84 meet up in Cambridge, Mass., for lunch in November 2014.

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1934 Dorothy K. Thorson, died Jul. 10, 2014. She was married for 67 years to Lloyd (Tiny) A. Thorson, who preceded her in death. She continued to make her home at Independence Village, where she had many friends. She is survived by her son, Rick (Kay) who resides in Florida. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, whom she dearly loved.

1938 Georgia Anagnost Paps passed away on Feb. 3, 2015. She was an accomplished singer and teacher; her career included performances on operatic concert stages, and awards that included being the lyric soprano winner and participating in the Chicagoland Music Festival. She was a graduate and music faculty member of Chicago Musical College (now Roosevelt University’s College of the Performing Arts), and for over 60 years volunteered as choir director at Annunciation Cathedral, Assumption and St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox churches. Her greatest accomplishment and joy was her family. She is survived by daughters Joanna (the late Robert) Rolek and Kathryn (James) Govas; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Hamilton Stickney Ross of St. Paul, Minn., died on Nov. 21, 2014. After graduating from Lake Forest Academy, and attending the University of Virginia, Ham served in the U.S. Army from 1943–1946 as a tank commander and instructor. After meeting on their beloved Madeline Island in 1945, Ham and his wife of 67 years, Sally, were married in St. Paul on Nov. 29, 1947. Ham worked in the insurance industry for 40 years, as a partner in the Caswell Ross Agency. He was very involved in the life of his community, serving on many boards and committees over the years. Ham was most proud of being a founding member of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Ham loved music, from Bach and Beethoven to Benny Goodman. He loved to sing, and sang with Twin Cities Bach Society. He loved the theater and acting, attending and performing skits and plays at church and with other groups. A natural athlete, Ham was a strong and graceful skier, a wise sailor, and an accomplished lifelong tennis player. He was part of the original group who bought and transformed the St. Paul Tennis Club. Ham had a lifelong love of

Lake Superior, particularly his 93 summers on Madeline Island. He was also one of the founding members of the island’s South Shore Tennis Club. Ham was preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters, and his brother. Ham is survived by his wife Sally (Sarah Baker), his four children James (Camille Didier), Hamilton (Constance Tiesberg), Sarah Caruso (Richard Hurrelbrink), and Mary (Jon Berg). He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

ran the neurological service of the VA Lakeside Hospital for most of its existence, which became the model for other academic medical centers. He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Helen; his nine children; his 16 grandchildren, including Max Wetzel ’17; and his six greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Mary Klingensmith ’42; he was predeceased by his sister Claire Bairstow ’44.

Nicholas Clarence Wetzel, Jr. After graduation from LFA, he graduated from Princeton University in 1942, and attended Northwestern University Medical School where he received his MB in 1945, MD in 1946, MS in 1950, and PhD in 1956. Nick was an avid mountain climber, scaling the peaks of the Matterhorn in Switzerland (1958), the Grand Tetons (1961), was one of the first 125 climbers to summit Mt. McKinley (1962), Mt. Fuji in Japan (1965), and four ascents up the east face of Longs Peak (1959–63). He was an ardent bibliophile, collecting many first edition novels. His wonderful woodworking skills were prized possessions. Another lifelong passion of Nick’s was education. He supported many in their pursuit of higher education. He had a lifelong love for the camera that began during his college days as the Photographic Editor of The Daily Princetonian. Nick cherished fishing with his fly rod in the Florida Keys and Bahamas and later became an expert fly tier. He won a Miami Herald fishing tournament with a 125 lb. tarpon that took over three hours to land on his fly rod. That shoulder bothered him quite a bit later in life. His remote and rustic cabins in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan brought his family together. He was a Medical Officer with the U.S. Naval Reserves (1945–1947); completed his Residency in General Surgery at Passavant Memorial Hospital (1948–1949); and his Fellowship in Neurological Surgery at Northwestern Medical School (1949–1952). He was the Attending Surgeon—Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chief Neurological Surgeon (1976–1987); Neurological Surgeon, U.S. VA Research Hospital Lakeside (1959–1987); joined the faculty of Northwestern Medical School in 1952, and was Professor of Surgery (1976–1989), Emeritus (1989). He also was the Chief of Neurological Surgery, Va., Lakeside Medical Center (1976– 1988); and Associate Editor of Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics for over thirty years. He

Joseph A. Barss, M.D. died on Sept. 25, 2014. He graduated from Dartmouth College and University of Michigan Medical School. After a fiveyear residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Dr. Barss practiced general and vascular surgery in Port Huron, Mich., for 36 years. He served for two years in active duty as LCDR, MC, USNR, 1954-56 Dr. Barss was certified by the American Board of Surgery and was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He was an enthusiastic golfer and enjoyed hiking and skiing. He was an active member of Overlake Golf and Country Club and First Presbyterian Church, Bellevue, for 25 years. He was also a private pilot. While living in Washington, Dr. Barss became an instructor in anatomy at U-W and taught there for 11 years. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels for 12 years. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Andrea, children Joseph (Dasha), Robert (Mary), Brooke (Susan), Theodore (Michelle), Bethany (Robert) and Stephanie (Mark). He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one greatgranddaughter and several nieces and nephews. His sister, Elizabeth, predeceased him in 1988.

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1944 Alan Macdonald, age 88, died Jan. 25, 2015. Alan had been a resident of Bonita Springs, Fla., since 1996, coming from 27 years in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and a member for 58 years of the Society of Automotive Engineers. In 1948, Alan received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois. After college he was employed by Allith Corp in Danville, Ill., eventually becoming a co-owner and Vice President, designing and manufacturing parts for heavy equipment companies. In 1969, he moved his family to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

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1944 LFA life trustee and devoted alumnus Claude W. Brenner ’44 died March 7, 2015, at his home in Massachusetts. Born in South Africa, Claude arrived in New York at age 11 with his mother and elder sister for what was intended as a two-year stay 10 days before Hitler invaded Poland; thus, the family stayed for nine years. He entered LFA as a junior on full scholarship. During his two years at the Academy, Claude participated in all available opportunities, as noted in the 1944 Caxy, “He was a member of nearly all the organizations in school,” including leadership roles in the Camera Club, Gargoyle Club, and yearbook, as well as soccer, choir, The Spectator, and numerous intramural activities. A “Quiz Kid” of the 1940s, Claude was a gifted young man with an incandescent intellect. Graduating as the youngest senior in the class of 1944, Claude matriculated at MIT at the age of 15, receiving his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aeronautical engineering in 1947 and 1948. He returned to South Africa, then went on to Britain to a job with de Havilland Aircraft Company. Upon his return to the U.S., he embarked on a career that spanned aircraft design and performance, nuclear warfare, defense electronics, laser systems, renewable energy, and later, a variety of other fields as a consultant. Claude was inducted into the LFA Hall of Fame in 1994; 10 years later, he was elected life trustee. His fellow life trustees remember him fondly as a particularly devoted, loyal alumnus and volunteer, who was a tireless champion of LFA. Head of School John Strudwick remarked, “Claude was most recently on campus for Reunion and the annual life trustee meeting last fall. He will be sorely missed by the entire LFA community.” Claude loved LFA and supported the school loyally, generously, and enthusiastically. In 2003 he created an endowed prize at the Academy in honor of his beloved English master, Dana W. Niswender. A winsome and charming man, Claude will remain forever in our hearts. Claude was predeceased by his sister, Sheila Lang, and is survived by his son, Paul T. Brenner; daughter, Harriet P. Severino; four grandchildren, Taylor, Eric, Brock, and Alisand; nephew David; niece, Roberta, and cherished companion, Anne O. Lowell. Memorial gifts may be made to Claude Brenner Memorial, Lake Forest Academy, 1500 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 (l - r) Claude Brenner ’44, Anne O. Lowell, and Mike Schell ’65 on campus for Reunion, Oct. 18, 2014.

purchasing Roe-Win Corp, a heavy equipment rental company. He sold the company in 1994. He was an avid boater and a life member of the U.S. Power. He was a Commodore of the St. Croix Yacht Club and a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in St. Croix. He was a member of the Atwill Memorial Chapel in Northport Point, Mich., and of the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. Alan is survived by his five children, Alan (Debra) Macdonald ’68, Margaret Kendall, Michael (Kristine) Macdonald, Scott Macdonald, and Tracy Macdonald; 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Shirley A. Macdonald, in 2006.

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1945 John Anthony Kittermaster, age 87, passed away on Dec. 15, 2014. At age 17 John joined the Navy and served on Guam following the end of WW II. John received his M.S. in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, and was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. John married Joan Avon Nicholson in 1950. In 1969 he married Carol Wright Davis. John had a long and successful career in the construction industry, from owning his own general contracting business to serving as Project Manager/Administrator on landmark structures in Chicago, Toronto,

Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco. John is survived by Kari Kittermaster (Paul Tobias), John A. Kittermaster, Jr. (Denise Hicks), Kristin Rogers (Tom); Sarah Lannes (Steven), Amy Favaro (BJ) and James Davis (Brenna); nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. John is also survived by his sister, Ann Bucke, and niece Margaret Langlands. John was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, step-daughter, Jade Woelk, brother-in-law William Bucke, and nephew Tony Bucke. Lamar Harper Williams passed away on Oct. 3, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Richard R “Dick” Williams. Lamar attended Monticello College In Illinois and subsequently moved to Ithaca, New York. Though she never moved back to Chicago, she would often tell people she was a “Chicago Girl” at heart. The mid 1950s found Lamar in Orlando with daughters from a previous marriage. She went on to attend Rollins College and graduated in 1956, but not before she met and later married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Williams. Together they had two sons. She was known by her family and friends for “one-liners that could liven up even the most staid occasion,” and was considered a very determined woman and at times a “force to be reckoned with!” Lamar always put her family first, even giving up a successful real estate career in the 1980s because she was away too often on the weekends, missed dinner with her husband, and worried she would be left out of her family’s activities. She carved out time for civic, philanthropic and volunteer activities. She was an active Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnus and established a scholarship for female athletes at Rollins College. She joined the Junior League and was a member well into her 80s. From 2006–2012 she served as Board President of the Philip S Harper Foundation, founded by her father, to foster philanthropy through the family’s generations. With her husband, Dick, she became an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Maitland for over 40 years, and later in her life she became a Stephen Minister. Lamar is survived by her daughters Gray Wrisley Gillio and Kerry Lamar Wrisley; sons Richard Gregory “Greg “ Williams, and Kirk Harper Williams (JoEllen); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her sisterin-law, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins who were dear to her.

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1947 Alice Osswalt Reed, 84 died Dec. 21, 2014. She grew up in Brooklyn and in Burlingame, Calif., and Lake Forest, Ill., attending Ferry Hall before entering Vassar College and graduating in 1951. She married W. Lansing Reed in 1952. They had four children and lived in Chappaqua, N.Y., Barrington, Rhode Island, Piedmont, California, Lafayette, California and Hanover, N.H. She is survived by her son John (Perry Ann), son Matthew (Elizabeth), daughter Martha Reed Thayer (Richard), and her daughter Katherine Reed Hall (Kenneth); and 10 grandchildren. Alice had an exceptional intellect and a sensitive, perceptive and generous spirit. She was a voracious reader, consuming several books weekly. As a volunteer, she especially enjoyed working with children to strengthen their reading and writing skills, and served as a trustee of The Howe Library of Hanover, N.H. She was also a lifelong member of the Junior League and The General Society of Mayflower Descendants. She especially liked annual summer outings to the Outer Banks of North Carolina with as many of her children and grandchildren as could attend, reveling and sometimes participating in the antics of the younger ones and enjoying fast-paced and boisterous conversations on the deck or by the water. She will be dearly missed by all. William “Mac” McMillan Reynolds, 85, passed away on Dec. 31, 2014. He began his education at Lake Forest’s Gorton Elementary School and Lake Forest Academy. After graduating from Brown University in 1952, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mac worked for over 25 years in industrial real estate in Chicago. An avid fan of traditional jazz, he played the banjo for decades with several Chicago-area jazz groups. He also recorded with several bands- the Chicago Hot Six, the Riverboat Rascals of Milwaukee, the Bald Eagles Jazz Band (he was a founding member), and also with the Red Rose Ragtime Band, in which his wife, Joan, was the pianist. For over twenty years he was banjoist with the popular Samuel Dent Memorial Jazz Band of Lake Forest. Mac was an expert in the restoration of pre-war MG automobiles, and received many awards at antique car shows. He was a long time active member of the Vintage MG Car Club of Chicago and of the Vintage Sports Car Club of Chicago. Mac earned his radio operator’s license as a

teenager and pursued this interest throughout his life. He was part of several HAM radio operator teams, participating in several excursions to remote or uninhabited islands such as Malpelo Island and San Andreas in South America to set up amateur radio contacts. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joan S. Reynolds; his children: Bruce H. (Didi) Reynolds, Margaret M. Reynolds, Nancy (Chuck) Hoppe, Blair Sheldon, Dexter (Celeste Teters) Gauntlett; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. William P. Wilson, 86, passed away Dec. 6, 2014. He graduated from the University of Illinois, and studied in Paris at the Sorbonne, after serving in the Korean War in Psychological Warfare in the United States Army. He went on to have a distinguished career in the broadcast and entertainment industries in New York City with NBC and as President of Saturn Pictures, and in Los Angeles associated with Universal Pictures. He was nominated for three Emmys and an Academy Award, producing a play on Broadway, and was elected a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow. Wilson was a pioneer in political broadcasting who was the first television advisor ever hired for a presidential campaign; a leading member of the media teams for the presidential campaigns of Gov.Adlai Stevenson, President John F. Kennedy, Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey, a founder of the National Association of Political Consultants and of his company Communications Task Force. He is survived by his wife of almost 20 years, Melody Miller; sister, Sarah Wilson; his daughter Eliza Ingle (David); and three granddaughters.

1948 Donovan Hapgood, passed away on Nov. 20, 2011, at the age of 81. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received a Purple Heart. He was the owner of Carpets Mostly, in Indianapolis. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Angelena Henery Hapgood; two children, Powers Hapgood, and Katherine (Dean) Nading; three grandchildren; and four nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Donovan Finchum and daughter-in-law, Tammy Hapgood.

1949 Ruth Janet McKenzie Gaspar passed away on Dec. 1, 2014, at the age of 84. She attended Ferry Hall and Lake Forest College. Ruth was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her beloved family and many friends. Ruth is survived by John Gaspar, her loving husband of 62 years; her sons David (Lynda), James (Mary Ann), and William (Dee); grandchildren David (Heather), Samantha (Ryan Jackson), Benjamin (Katie Rebich), Elizabeth (Shamus Lavelle), Noah and Jacob; and great-grandchildren Brycen, Tucker, Milo and McKenzie. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, David and Virginia McKenzie, her sister, Jeane Holsten and brotherin-law, Richard Holsten.

1950 William Newton Leyda passed away Feb. 23, 2015. He spent summers in White Lake, Mich., where he developed a love of swimming, sailing, and the water. He briefly raced cars in Chicago. Bill studied Chemistry at Hanover College, Hanover, Ind., where he met his future wife, Martha J. Spencer; they married on June 16, 1956. While at Hanover, Bill was a member of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity. His college career was split by a tour in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean Conflict. In the Coast Guard, Bill served as a corpsman and M.P. He earned a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering at Miami of Ohio and he and Martha spent ten years teaching in Centerville, Ohio. Bill then taught Chemistry at Northwestern Military Academy in Lake Geneva, Wis., where he spent time sailing A-Boats, racing often against Olympic gold medalist Buddy Melges. Bill was part of the crew who won Yachting Magazine’s one-of-akind race, earning the title fastest boat in the world for the Don Quixote one year in Florida. Bill and a friend learned to scuba dive and later taught classes to others. He also volunteered as a rescue diver. He worked as a Chemical and Metallurgical engineer at Borg Instruments in Delavan, Wis., for 20 years. Bill was active in the local United Methodist and later Faith Baptist Church. He was active with his children in the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts. He enjoyed taking his family on many camping trips, moving from tents to a pop up trailer to a fifth-wheel trailer in retirement, travelling to both the east

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and west coasts with Martha. After leaving Borg, Bill taught mathematics at Faith Christian High School for a year. He and Martha were involved in the local amateur “ham” radio community and participated in emergency preparedness events. Bill then worked at an independent chemical testing laboratory in Elkhorn, Wis., retiring to pursue a new calling with the church; he served as an associate pastor at Faith Baptist Church for many years. Upon retiring from active ministry, he continued as an on-call chaplain for the Burlington Hospital and for the Walworth County corrections department. Bill was also elected to a term serving on the Lyons Township Board continuing his commitment to community service in his 70s. Bill is survived by his children Edwin (Lisa) Leyda, Elizabeth (David) Legler, and Earl (Ginger) Leyda; two grandchildren; and his sister, Joanne (Phillip) Wolfe.

1951 John Henry Heseman, 81, died on Feb. 18, 2015. He earned his Bachelor degree from Indiana University in 1955 and his Master’s degree in 1956. John married Dottie Gaskins in 1956. He founded Heseman Industrial Sales. He was a past member of the Washington Township Lions Club. He was a discussion leader for Bible Study Fellowship and a supporter of the Walk Thru the Bible. John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dottie; son, Brad Heseman; daughters Julia Finn (Joe), and Karla Gorsky (Nick); six grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and sister, Martha Heseman (Reed) Bollenbacher.

1955 Arlyn Olsen Potter died Nov. 1, 2014. She is survived by her three children, Pam from Seattle, Wash., Richard from Norfolk, Va., and Terry from Maryville.

1956 Katharine Crissey Butler, 76, died on Dec. 21, 2014. Known to her family and friends as “Poody,” she had resided in Sarasota, Fla., since 1965. She leaves her beloved family and friends including her husband, Eugene Kincaid “Ken” Butler; three children, Michael (Sarah), Karen, and Missy (Alex); six grandsons; sister, Carol C. Hill London ’52; nieces Catherine and Janet; half-brothers Peet (Debbie) Crissey, and Michael

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(Judy) Crissey; and cousin Bruce Atherton. Her family and many friends will miss her ever-present positive outlook on life and sense of humor. Judith “Judy” Kishpaugh Nortman passed away Jul. 28, 2013. She was the loving wife of James “Jim” for 54 years, beloved mother of William (Jane), Holly (Todd) and proud grandmother of Katie, Bradley, Erich, Michael, Alex and Matthew. Judy devoted her life to raising her family, volunteering in the community and exploring the world with Jim.

1957 Elliott Ranney Donnelley died April 11, 2014. The great-grandson of the founder of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, he was an avid outdoors man, innovator and collector. Throughout his life, Elliott traveled to many parts of the world, nurturing a deep interest in wildlife conservation. He generously supported organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Tall Timbers and The Wild Turkey Federation. Moving to South Florida in the 1960s, he founded Lantana Boat Yard, Inc., which, in addition to commercial vessels and yachts, made hydrofoils from aluminum alloy. Though he built high-tech boating materials, one of his favorite projects was designing and building a low-teach weed-cutting vessel (the “cookie cutter”) for resorting wetlands. Elliott spent a lifetime collecting model trains, guns and cars. He was passionate about the Model A, the car in which he learned to drive. His belief that Model A could show American ingenuity at its best inspired him to collect more than 50 different vehicles. Begun in 1968, his collection represents the single largest assemblage of vintage commercial vehicles in the world. He wished to preserve his vehicles so that future generations might learn these stories, and in 2013, he donated his entire collection to the Elliot Museum in Stuart, Fla. He is survived by his daughter, Shawn Donnelley (Christopher Kelly); son Angus Donnelley; sister Laura Donnelley; sister-in-law Vivian Donnelley; and nine nieces and nephews.

1962 Judy Baar Topinka, 70, died Dec. 10, 2014. She earned her journalism degree from Northwestern University, and had a 30-year career in elective office. She served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1981–1985 and in the Illinois Senate from 1985–1995. She was

elected to three terms as Illinois State Treasurer, serving from 1995 to 2007. She was the first woman to become State Treasurer, and the first to be elected to three consecutive terms. In 2002, she was elected Chair of the Illinois Republican Party, holding that office until 2005. She declined to run for re-election as Treasurer in 2006, instead running for Governor of Illinois, losing that election to Democratic incumbent Rod Blagojevich. In 2010, she successfully ran for the office of Illinois Comptroller. She was reelected to a second four-year term in November 2014. Classmate Susan Lord Williams shared memories with The Lake Forester, saying, “I was stepping into a junior year at a boarding school for women. Student greeters were on hand to show us around the campus and explain the rules of the game. One of the first people I met was Judy Baar. Once she was told my name she remembered it from then on.” Williams recalled Judy’s warmth and generosity, noting, “She lent me her hairdryer or anything else, as she was most generous. We had chats sitting on each other’s beds until lights off. What I admired most of all about Judy was that once a friend, always a friend.” Judy was known for her willingness to hear from her community, saying, “It doesn’t matter if you’re Republican, Democrat, independent, vegetarian, whatever. If you have a good idea, I want to hear from you.” She was a member of the Illinois St. Andrew Society, played four instruments, fluently spoke four languages—English, Czech, Spanish and Polish. President Barack Obama referred to Topinka as “an institution in Illinois politics,” while Illinois Governor Pat Quinn called her “a trailblazer in every sense of the word.” She is survived by her son Joe (Christina) Topinka, and granddaughter Alexandra.

1963 Christopher T. Greene passed away on Feb. 20, 2015. After graduation from LFA, Chris served three years in the Army as a Missile Technologist before completing his education at Shimer College (BA) and Cornell University (MBA). Those closest to him admired his quick wit, work ethic, integrity, even temper, frankness, and strength as a mentor. Chris did not suffer fools gladly. He taught his daughters to know their worth, get things done, smell the flowers, read the instructions, intimidate people, indulge, cut little halfmoons off very hard salamis, pun, use power

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tools, judge unethical behavior, and say “I love you.” He had a 35-year career as a contract computer programmer and consultant. Chris enjoyed reading, puzzles, geology, and strategy games. In lieu of real retirement, he started Hinoki Press as a hobby business, publishing translations of 18 strategy books for the game of go. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Victoria, daughters Melissa and Elizabeth; his brother Geoffrey (Janet) Greene; in-laws William Klopsch, Kate (Stetson) Stiler, and Virginia Hill; three nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Stephanie.

1970 Diane Cole, was known as a “fashionista extraordinaire.” She was the daughter of the late Richard (Lorraine) and Barbara Cole, nee Newman; sister of Cathy (Peter) Arkely, Barbara (Andrew) Strasmore, and the late Susan Leeds; sister in law of Craig Leeds; loving aunt to nieces Cara, Alexandra, and nephews, Spencer, Alec, and David (Natacha); great aunt of Sydney; loving and devoted friend to many.

1971 Pamela “Pam” Norris, 61, died on Jan. 26, 2015. She graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Biology in 1975. She dedicated her life to raising her children. She served on the Board of Trustees at St. Anne’s Episcopal School from 1994 until 2005; she served on Board of Trustees at Kent Denver as well. A committed philanthropist, she worked closely with Women’s Foundation of Colorado, Roundup River Ranch, University of Denver Lacrosse program and many others. She enjoyed long walks and bird watching at Kent Denver. Though she loved all Colorado wildlife, she always looked forward to seeing the Lesser Goldfinch. Pam is survived by her son Peter Jones; her daughter Katie Jones; her son Robert Morton; and her daughter Amy Brake (Chad); her aunt Lavern Norris Gaynor ’41; brother John Norris ’74; sister Linda Wheeler ’69; cousins John Collins ’72, Philip Collins ’69, and Joann Collins DeBates ’74. She was predeceased by her grandmother Dellora Norris ’20; her aunt Joann Norris Collins ’44, and uncles John Norris ’54 and James Collins ’44.

1972 Roy Burlew III passed away Nov. 21, 2013. After graduating from Lake Forest Academy, he became a well-known chef. He left behind his mother, Marion, two brothers, James and Nicholas and sister, Mary. He was a caring and loyal friend and is missed by everyone who knew him.

1973 Gail Ruth Kate Spring Glickman died Nov. 18, 2014. With degrees in Education and Special Education, Gail spent her adult life teaching children with special needs, first in Chicago, and then after Katrina in New Orleans, where she went to help rebuild homes and stayed to teach Special Ed. She also became active in the synagogue in New Orleans. She then moved to Albuquerque, where she again taught Special Ed. in the public school system. Her “kids” were part of the scene, supplying the members of Kirkland Air Force Base with Christmas gifts that they collected from the city. Gail never stopped her continuing education, insisting on special training so she could teach an autistic child how to speak, read and dance. Although she had no children of her own, she touched the lives of so many who loved her and whose lives are enriched by knowing her. In Albuquerque, Gail became involved in Congregation Albert. She attended services and Torah Study, became active and this year was serving as Sisterhood President and was on the Board of Directors. Her newest project was to create a world-wide Bar Mitzvah for all the children who had perished in the Holocaust, for which she was gaining national attention. Gail had an incredible knack and warm style of bringing people together. Her kindness and thoughtfulness to others knew no bounds. She was always there to create, inspire and add her smile and sense of humor. She and her family were founding members of Am Shalom in Highland Park.

other national and regional awards including eight Emmy awards. Thomas leaves to cherish his memory, mother Emily Sharkey; wife Vicki (Bienkowski) Sharkey; three daughters, Erin (Matt) Fisher, Rebecca Smith, Jennifer Sharkey; his sister Barbara (Bob) Shook; and grandson Brayden Fisher.

Former Faculty Andrew Bernard Noel III, of Wallingford, died Jan. 21, 2015. In addition to his wife, Kate Martin Noel, and parents, Andrew and Joann Noel, he is survived by his children Lucy Noel, Andrew B. Noel IV, and Alexander John Martin Noel (A. J.); his twin sister, Michelle Fleck (Jay), and nephew Owen; his in-laws, Linda & Ken Martin; Ken (Rebecca) Martin, nephews Colter and Tayte; his grandmother Angelina D’Amico, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Andy was employed by Choate Rosemary Hall for the past 15 years, as Associate Director of Admissions and Director of Financial Aid. He received his bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College and his M. Ed. from Boston University. He was previously employed at the Salisbury School, Lake Forest Academy, and the Cardigan Mountain School. He was a graduate of Governor Dummer Academy. Andy was a lover of all sports, especially golf, cycling, baseball and hockey. He coached many young athletes in baseball, softball, hockey and soccer. He was a beloved coach of the Wallingford Youth Hockey “Hawks” and Wallingford Little League for many years and was called “Coach” by players, parents and sports fans. n

1975 Thomas Peter Sharkey passed away on Oct. 31, 2011, at the age of 54. He was employed as Chief Photojournalist at WWSB-TV Channel 7 in Sarasota, Fla., and Photographer/Sports Photographer at WFTV Channel 9 in Orlando, Fla. He received the 2007 NPPA Region 6 Photojournalist of the year award and over 30

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THE ARMOUR HOUSE: Visiting the

Great Hall, Music Room, and Library BY RITA SCHULIEN MACAYEAL ’87 Our previous Armour Estate “walking tour” led us around the once vast estate gardens and back into the Winter Garden Room. This time we will explore the main hallway and adjacent great rooms on the south end of the building, where the Armour family spent their days and entertained their guests. The grand hallway known today as the Great Hall spans 20’x112’, featuring inlaid marble floors and a ceiling of mosaic plaster. The walls were built first with brick and then lined with blocks of Caen stone. The Grand Staircase on the north end has decorative bronze railings and inlaid rose and green marble landings, while the large fireplace on the south end is made of Alabama marble. During the Armours’ residency, fresh flowers filled large decorative stone urns, custom woven rugs covered the floors and staircase, and beautiful tapestries hung on the walls. In 1921, J. Ogden Armour’s only daughter, Lolita, was married in the Great Hall. She descended the staircase, crossed the hall, and exchanged vows with millionaire banker John Mitchell, Jr. (a founder of United Airlines) in front of the fireplace. Lolita and John Mitchell’s wedding guest list was a veritable “who’s who” of high society, and the event was billed at the time as the “wedding of the century.” For some reason, a false legend emerged many years later at LFA that Lolita and John Mitchell had eloped, which was certainly not the case. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1942, and Lolita married and divorced three more times during her lifetime—but never again in the mansion! To the east of the large fireplace, we enter the Armours’ Music Room, now called the Little Theater. This Georgian style room measures 25’x 68’ with parquet wood floors, a fireplace

on the north wall, and a large circular bay window set into the south wall. Two large piers located partway back toward the east side support a transom beam. In the Armour era, this room held a grand piano and a harp, as well as a pipe organ installed in the closet right inside the door. The pipes were encased in decorative metallic cabinets in the back two corners of the east wall. The organ was destroyed after the Armours left and before LFA purchased the property in 1947. Returning to the Great Hall and crossing to the other side, we enter the Library or Drawing Room, known today as the Library Reading Room. This room has two fireplaces, elaborate ceiling decorations, and walls of late English Renaissance Circassia walnut paneling carved in the manner of sculptor/ carver Grinling Gibbons. Off this room on the west is a small Georgian library room paneled in green wood. This structure was originally an open porch, but Mrs. Armour surprised her husband by purchasing the room from an 18th Century townhouse in London, shipping it to Lake Forest, and having it installed by architect Arthur Heun. Apparently Mr. Armour was unhappy with the addition at first—he felt it disrupted the symmetry of the mansion’s architecture—but in time it became a favorite room of his. This room today has two names: the Library Classroom and the Corbin Poetry Room (dedicated to former LFA Headmaster Harold Corbin and his wife, Florie, in 1991). This concludes our walking tour of the Great Hall and the south end of the mansion’s first floor. Our next installment will take us through the north rooms on the main level as well as upstairs to the bedroom suites. n (Above) Armour Great Hall

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SAVE THE DATE: MAY 2, 2015 • 6:30PM The Cressey Center for the Arts is where the LFA community gathers to be informed, entertained, and inspired. All-School and Morning Meetings are woven into daily life at LFA; student performances span the spectrum of musical and dramatic arts; cross-curricular projects materialize on the Cressey stage, while visiting speakers and artists strike an emotional chord with their audiences here. Built in 2001, The Cressey Center for the Arts is home to our ever-expanding arts program. Funds raised at Gala 2015 will provide cutting-edge audio, projection, and lighting systems, creating a contemporary environment to match LFA’s hallmark educational experience. Raise your paddle high to ignite creativity and show all our students in the best light!