The Review Summer 2014

The Magazine of Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hall

SUMMER 2014

Crossing the Finish Line Caxys Finish Strong on the 2013-14 Academic Year and the BIG Campaign for LFA

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Summer Review 2014 HEAD OF SCHOOL

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John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18

Ruth Keyso Grace Kim Jason Koenig Cathy Morrison Pfoertner Photography Scott Wallem

Senior class president Will Stewart ’14 crosses the finish line in the boys 4 x 400.

Susan Hoagland Julie Kennedy P’08, P’11, P’13, P’15 Ruth Keyso Grace Kim Rita Schulien MacAyeal ’87 Sheila Moller P’07 John Strudwick P’13, P’18

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All the words and photos contained herein were written or taken by the editor, unless otherwise noted. Opinions express in the Review are those of the authors. No material may be legally reproduced without the written consent of the editor and Lake Forest Academy. ©2014, Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest, Illinois. All rights reserved. Lake Forest Academy supports and adheres to a long-standing policy of admitting students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

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

Alumni Events .......................... .........12

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

Academy Awards and Graduation Photos ....... 20

Ferry Tales ........................................ 18

Alumnus Story and Alumni Dollar-for-Dollar Match Inspire Record-Breaking Gala Results ... 32

LFA Arts . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 29 LFA Athletics . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 30 Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 33 From the Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 44

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2013–14

Mr. Zaid I. S. Abdul-Aleem ’90 Dr. Makola M. Abdullah ’86 Mrs. Sylvia Barros ’90 Mr. Lawrence S. Benjamin Mrs. Sandra F. Boles Dr. Kenny Bozorgi Mr. Stephen J. Brewster Dr. Chinni Chilamkurti Mr. Jim C. Cowart ’69 Mr. Brian R. Gamache Ms. Gloria W. Harper Mr. William J. Hayes Mr. Maurice L. Holmes ’83 Mrs. Michele Marsh Ihlanfeldt ’89 Mr. Ned Jessen Mr. Gregory K. Jones Mr. Ben Malek ’91 Mrs. Anne N. Reyes Mr. Jeffrey L. Silver Mr. Mark S. Simonian ’77 Dr. Regina E. Spellers Sims ’85 Mr. John A. Walton Mr. Richard L. Zhao ’04 (pictured) The 2013–14 Board of Trustees

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Mr. Jeffrey B. Keller ’87 Chair Mr. Thomas J. Duckworth Vice Chair Mr. J. Michael Schell ’65 Vice Chair Mrs. Susan D. Coburn Secretary Mr. Christopher E. Freeburg ’90 Treasurer

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

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Dr. Strudwick’s letter is excerpted from his Graduation Address to the Class of 2014

The theme of my words today is the importance of time. …First, I would like to encourage all of the graduates to always be prepared. A few years ago at this ceremony, it began to rain as I commenced my speech, so I had to edit my words on the fly and turn my 10-minute discourse into a 2-minute summary. Not surprisingly, the words didn’t flow that year and so I decided that in the future I needed to be prepared, so I now have a “key-points-for-graduates rain speech” just in case. I read through hundreds of graduation speeches to distill the most important message and arrived at an eleven-word speech: “Congratulations, Graduates. You are special….Just remember, so is everyone else!” I encourage you all to think ahead, because being prepared is a good thing!

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…Second, I want our graduates to consider the value of patience. This year, our patience has been tried to the breaking point by the weather as we endured record snowfalls and weeks of frigid temperatures…but look now—with patience, the sun is shining and the air is warm. It is so easy for all of us to become impatient when something is not going our way; to look for an immediate fix, to look for short-cuts, but my advice to you today is to have patience and to work thoughtfully towards the best solution.

John Strudwick giving his remarks at graduation

…Third, I want our graduates to consider the importance of generosity and kindness through the dedication of your time to help others. As an economist, I always look at time as an important and scarce resource. In fact, it is the scarcest resource for students who are always trying to balance academic work, athletics, and…fun. Because of that scarcity, it also means that time is perhaps the most valuable item that a high school and college student possesses, which means that donating the gift of time is even more meaningful coming from you.

There has been a lot of discussion in the world this year about inequality, equity, and the impor- There has been a lot of discussion tance of kindness, and I encourage all of you to in the world this year about inequality, think about ways in which you can use your time equity, and the importance of kindness, to benefit others. In the words of the late Maya Angelou, who died just this week: “I’ve learned and I encourage all of you to think that people will forget what you said, people will about ways in which you can use your forget what you did, but people will never forget time to benefit others. how you made them feel.” …And, finally, I want the graduates to consider the importance of slowing down and taking the time to communicate with others and reflect on everything that is happening around you. In this age of instant communication and hash-tags, it seems as though the art of communicating feelings and personal reflections has been reduced to emoticons. I encourage you all to take the time to connect with others through authentic dialogue. I also encourage you to “slow down.”

In this world that is addicted to speed and where even instant gratification seems to take too long, there is the danger of hurrying through life instead of enjoying it. Again, there is an economic construct here because if we consider time to be a resource, then if we can speed it up, we gain an illusion of increased efficiency when, in fact, by slowing down and using time for reflection and contemplation, you will actually make better use of it. …Which brings me to my song lyrics for this year. I have chosen “Smell the Roses” by Natasha Bedingfield.

Wake up smell the roses Life is happening and you don’t know it Wake up, take a moment Grab it in your hands...and own it …Congratulations Lake Forest Academy Class of 2014!!

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Mila Walker, Adamina Podraza P’11, Maureen Mullarkey P’16, P’17, Katie Miller P’16

Spring Tea Reunites Parents and Parents of Alumni

BY SHEILA MOLLER

Three LFA parents of alumni struck a personal note with more than 90 current parents and parents of alumni at this year’s Spring Tea on April 24, 2014. The theme was “New Chapters” to signify the importance of finding meaningful business and volunteer work after first careers and raising families.

Meg Barnhart P’12 discussed her vision for her business, the zen of slow cooking. A passionate advocate for children with learning disabilities, Meg integrated her background in event management and food with her dream of creating work opportunities for adults with developmental challenges. The result is the creation of a line of spice blends, and a blog which offers recipes for high quality, home-cooked meals that fit our hectic lifestyles.

Lauren Gorter P’06, P’09 is currently serving as President of the Founders’ Board of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Drawing upon years of active engagement at LFA as a Parents Association Board Member, Trustee, and now a Life Trustee, Lauren spoke of what has become a full-time volunteer role, which satisfies her passion for philanthropy, fundraising, and volunteerism at a professional level.

Kate Sackman P’08, P’10, Lauren Gorter P’06, P’09, and Meg Barnhart P’12 Photos: Cathy Morrison

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Kate Sackman P’08, P’10 is Founder and President of EcoMyths Alliance, a nonprofit media company that uses humor and science to inspire people to live more sustainably. While her interest in ecology was the genesis of EcoMyths Alliance, Kate credits her business background with Kraft and JP Morgan as an asset in managing a not-for-profit organization. n 8

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Students interested in future medical careers sat in the front rows of the Cressey Auditorium on the evening of May 19, eager to hear what Dr. Julian Bailes P’14, P'15 and Dr. Kenny Bozorgi P’14, P'15 had to say.

Technology Provides Precision and Constant Change

BY CATHY MORRISON

FINAL 2013–14 HEAD OF SCHOOL SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATION PUTS THE FOCUS ON HOW TECHNOLOGY IMPACTS MEDICAL SCIENCE AND CAREER PATHS Dr. Bailes chairs the Department of Neurosurgery at NorthShore University HealthSystem, is Co-Director of the NorthShore Neurological Institute, and a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine. A national leader in the neurosurgery field, he conducts research on the impact of brain injury on brain function, performing both clinical and experimental studies on mild traumatic brain injury or concussion, particularly in athletes and military veterans. He has expertise in cerebrovascular, epilepsy surgery, and brain tumor and skull base surgery, and is the national medical director of Pop Warner Football, the nation’s largest and oldest youth football organization, as well as being an advisor to the NFL Players’ Association and the NCAA on neurological injuries.

He showed video demonstrating how advances in technology “make everything more precise, and take guesswork out” of process and procedure, discussing how a GPS system tracks the movement of surgical tools, and how he can perform surgery from a special chair that he controls with his feet.

Students and parents were also keen to get Dr. Bailes’ perspective on concussion injuries. His dramatic illustration of how the brain moves inside the skull gave the audience a clear understanding of why an injury can occur even when athletes wear helmets, and why proper

technique is as important as protective gear in injury prevention.

Next up was LFA Trustee Dr. Bozorgi, who noted that current AP Bio students are learning some “really cutting-edge stuff,” comparing current course content to what he was learning on the job during his residency.

As Chief Operating and Information Officer of Magna Health Systems, Dr. Bozorgi is responsible for the daily operations and information systems of the company’s ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices, and healthcare management services. Dr. Bozorgi is board-certified in both Obstetrics & Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology and enjoyed a productive clinical and academic career in Gynecologic Oncology before transitioning into a career as a healthcare executive. In fact, he explained that there are only about 200 doctors in the country who specialize in Gynecologic Oncology.

Dr. Bozorgi talked with the students about the importance of knowing themselves, what kinds of work and activities make them happy; in addition, he shared his own path through medical school and training, giving them some insight into how to consider a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional medical careers. He described how they might consider things like patient care, research, teaching, and even their geographic living preferences in assessing their interests and priorities, and explained how health information technology is constantly changing the profession.

(top) Dr. Bailes describes the impact of technology on neurosurgery practice and technique.

Dr. Bozorgi discusses future medical career paths.

Photos: Cathy Morrison

The engaging Q/A portion of the evening had many in the audience lingering for ongoing conversation with Drs. Bailes and Bozorgi long after the stage lights came down. n

ANNOUNCING THE 2014–15 HEAD OF SCHOOL SYMPOSIUM THEME In keeping with Dr. Strudwick’s tradition of alternating themes and geographical areas, next year we will study Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos—Culture, Conflict, and Commerce.

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Rare Opportunity Nurtures Budding Writing Talent

BY GRACE KIM In late January, LFA sophomores visited the Ragdale Foundation, an artists’ community located on the grounds of architect Howard Van Doren Shaw’s summer home in Lake Forest. Ragdale hosts more than 150 writers, composers, and visual artists for short residencies throughout the year, offering a quiet setting to work and interact with other creative individuals.

The students attended a Q&A with Scott Onak, whose stories have been published in literary magazines such as Quick Fiction and Mid-American Review. Afterward, they worked on writing emotive language and concrete imagery in a workshop. Mr. Onak recalls the students “showed enthusiasm for the exercises and respect for everyone’s ideas” and notes that participating in a workshop at Ragdale is “not something most high school students can do.”

English teacher Nathaniel Small also recognizes this rare opportunity for working with professional writers. “We are incredibly lucky to have a nationally-renowned writers’ retreat in our town. Our sophomores had a great time during their January field trip and I was impressed by the kindness and energy of everyone I met at Ragdale.”

The field trip was a prelude to the annual Sophomore Narrative Project. Students are required to write a personal essay of 6-8 pages about a meaningful time period in their lives and explore their own literary voices.

The top narrative writers were selected to participate in a master class with Ragdale fellow Molly Backes, the author of the fiction novel The Princesses of Iowa. On Tuesday, April 29, Kelly Chen, River Lund, Rye Marra, George Petrovic, Ryan Williams, and Katie Zhou participated in a workshop with Ms. Backes. Ryan Williams states that she was eager to attend the master class after she found out that she was a finalist.

“Writing is something I am very passionate about and I am always looking forward to learning new techniques.”

During the class, the students worked on describing emotional experiences and establishing a strong voice in their writing.

Rye Marra describes the master class as a great experience.

“We all wrote small paragraphs after she explained tips, and I found it much easier to depict my characters.” Both Ryan and Rye agree that Ms. Backes’ hands-on teaching helped improve their writing skills. The finalists were also encouraged to apply to Ragdale’s July High School Intensive Writing Workshop.

The Sophomore Narrative Project requires students to write a personal essay of 6-8 pages about a meaningful time period in their lives and explore their own literary voices.

This is the first year LFA students have had the opportunity to meet and work with Ragdale fellows. The idea first came from Susan Hoagland, LFA’s Dean of External Relations, a former Director of Development at the Ragdale Foundation.

Ann Frkovich, chair of the English department, explains, “Susan suggested that we get a meeting with the administration at Ragdale to talk about ideas for collaborations. We came up with master classes for our students this year and we have some great ideas for next fall.”

Cynthia Quick, Director of External Relations at Ragdale, echoes Ann’s sentiment about strengthening the partnership.

“Ragdale was very pleased to be working with Ann and Lake Forest Academy this year. We hope to continue the collaboration.” n Look for more details on this partnership in the Annual Report coming in September 2014.

(L–R) Molly Backes, Rye Marra, Katie Zhou, George Petrovic (Inset—L–R) River Lund and Ryan Williams Photos: Grace Kim

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The Science of Giving LEADERSHIP GIFT FROM JONES FAMILY HELPS SUPPORT NEW SCIENCE CENTER AT LFA

BY RUTH KEYSO Spend a few minutes with trustee Greg Jones’ family and you’ll understand, in part, the motivation for his campaign gift to LFA.

The Jones Family outside their Lake Forest home. (l to r): Morgan ’12, Claudia ’14, Ann, Greg, and Hunter

In his family of five, three are involved in the sciences. His wife, Ann, is an optometrist; daughters Morgan ’12 and Claudia ’14 study nursing and chemistry/math, respectively.

“This puts us squarely in science,” says Greg. “We were very excited to hear about opportunities to advance [the discipline] at LFA.” The Joneses supported the Campaign for LFA with a leadership gift to the school’s Science Center, which opened in August 2013. A second-floor lab-classroom in the new building bears the family name. Greg says his strong feelings about the importance of science education, coupled with daughter Claudia’s interest in chemistry, made the gift a natural choice.

But it wasn’t solely their devotion to the sciences that inspired the Jones’ gift; it was also a desire to support an institution that has done so much for his children, Greg says. Both Ann and Greg are thankful for the support that Morgan and Claudia received during their years at LFA. Greg says he has “no worries about them being successful, wherever they go.” Ann agrees. “They’re well-rounded, they received a good foundation. They were able to express themselves as they are, and flourished because of the experience.”

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• • • For both Claudia and Morgan, LFA was about community and connection. Morgan entered the Academy as a freshman and says she found her footing easily. Preseason field hockey practices and the bonding that comes from being part of a team contributed to her sense of belonging.

Claudia, who transferred into LFA after one year at the local public high school, still marvels at the attention her teachers paid her, both in and out of the classroom. “The relationships you form with teachers is something I hadn’t experienced before,” she says. “I wasn’t confident approaching teachers [in the past], but now I’m comfortable and willing to make those relationships.”

Both girls formed lasting ties with faculty at LFA, from Morgan’s connection to Spanish teacher and advisor Noelle Balson—“we hit it off the second I came in; we’re both sassy!”— to Claudia’s admiration for math teacher Jeff Bateman, one of the funniest guys around.

Ann and Greg feel fortunate to have had an independent school option when it came to the girls’ education. And they are thrilled with the strides the school has made since 2009 when they entered LFA as a new family.

Claudia Jones ’14 and her father, Trustee Greg Jones, outside their family’s named lab classroom in the Science Center.

It’s a completely different campus from the one they were first introduced to, say Ann and Greg. “The gym, the girls dorm, the math wing, the science center … it is 100 percent radically changed.”

Greg has played a major role in that change, primarily through his position as a trustee. A board member since 2010 and a member of the property and advancement committees, Greg has focused significant attention on improving the campus physically and financially. His first leadership gift to the school was in support of the endowment. Combined with annual fund donations, gala support, and a second major gift to the Science Center, his contributions have helped LFA surpass its campaign goal and make history. For Greg, giving is not a choice; it’s an obligation.

“ I don’t think there is a finer science facility in the country at the high school level ... It’s a spectacular thing for the ages.”

“We all have a responsibility to give back, whether that’s through time, talent, money or just being a friend,” he says.

“If you’re a giver, you’re a happier person.”

He admits that being around fellow trustees and witnessing their staggering generosity inspires his own charitable support. “There are so many generous trustee families that have

contributed beyond people’s knowledge,” Greg says. “That’s infectious; it’s hard to be around and not do the same.”

As the decade-long Campaign for LFA comes to a close, Greg looks ahead to what’s next. He wants to help position the Academy for long-term success and to tackle other capital projects—a new dining facility and Student Center, in particular. And though his own children have graduated, he is eager for future students to benefit from all LFA has to offer, particularly in the sciences. He is thrilled that the school can now boast a cutting-edge Science Center and innovative programming that will challenge and inspire.

“I don’t think there is a finer science facility in the country at the high school level,” says Greg. “It’s a spectacular thing for the ages.” n Ann and Greg Jones live in Lake Forest. Morgan ’12 is a rising junior at Emory University; Claudia ’14 will be a freshman at Brown; and son Hunter, four years old, attends Forest Bluff Montessori in Lake Bluff. Both Ann and Greg volunteer or serve on a variety of boards throughout the Chicagoland area, including the Lyric Opera, the Chicago Botanic Gardens, NorthShore University HealthSystem, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, World Sport Chicago, and the Shedd Aquarium. Greg has been on the Board of Trustees at LFA since 2010.

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Six Trustees Retire from Board CROSSING A “FINISH LINE” OF A DIFFERENT SORT, SIX TRUSTEES LEFT THE LFA BOARD ON JUNE 30, 2014: LARRY BENJAMIN, STEPHEN BREWSTER, CHINNI CHILAMKURTI, SUSAN COBURN, TOM DUCKWORTH, AND JEFF SILVER. HEAD OF SCHOOL JOHN STRUDWICK REMARKED, “THESE RETIRING TRUSTEES HAVE ALL PLAYED AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN THE RECENT SUCCESS OF THE ACADEMY. I CANNOT THANK THEM ENOUGH FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND SUPPORT.” Lawrence S. Benjamin, P’10, P’14, served the Lake Forest Academy community as a member of the Board of Trustees from October 31, 2008, through June 30, 2014. Throughout Larry’s six years of conscientious and dedicated service on the Board, he was a member of the Finance Committee, where his focus was the pursuit of long-term financial stability and sustainability for the school through his personal expertise and financial support.

Stephen Brewster, P’07, P’10, joined the

Board on October 29, 2005. During his nine-year tenure, he served in various roles, including Vice Chair 2007-2009 and Treasurer 2009-2012; membership on the Executive and Finance Committees, the Endowment Subcommittee (Chair and Co-Chair), the ad hoc Faculty Housing Committee (Chair), the ad hoc Girls’ Dormitory Committee, the ad hoc Master Planning Committee, and the ad hoc Property Steering Committee (Chair); and, as Vice Chair, ex officio membership on the Committee on Trustees, the Finance Committee, and the Property Committee. In these roles, he was responsible for guidance in the long-term stewardship of the school’s finances and investments, as well as campaign leadership to provide improved residential facilities for students and faculty and to create a campus plan for the future.

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Chinni Chilamkurti P’03, P’11. Since July

1, 2005, Dr. Chilamkurti served on the following committees: Executive Committee, Education Committee (Co-Chair and Chair), and the ad hoc Academic Space Planning Committee. Her personal expertise has guided LFA in the areas of diversity, tolerance, and equity. She oversaw the expansion of the Education Committee’s connection to the school’s academic endeavors.

Susan Coburn P’07, P’09, P’13, served as Secretary and took an active role as both participant and leader in fundraising for the Academy Fund and The Campaign for LFA in her three-year term that began on July 1, 2011. Committee memberships include the Executive Committee, the Advancement Committee (Chair), and the Committee on Trustees, as well as the ad hoc Campaign Resources Committee and the ad hoc Parents Campaign Committee (Chair).

Tom Duckworth P’08, P’10, P’12, P’14.

Over the course of his nine-year membership, Tom provided strong, handson guidance in the long-term planning and execution of numerous facilities improvements and additions to the entire campus, as well as responsive leadership in the implementation of campaign and master planning projects in support of the school’s Strategic Plans. Specific leadership and committee roles include Vice Chair (2012-2014), the Executive

and the Property Committees; as Vice Chair ex officio on the Advancement Committee, the Education Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Property Committee; as well as the ad hoc Academic Space Planning Committee (Chair), the ad hoc Property Steering Committee (Chair), the ad hoc Ferry Hall Construction Committee (Chair), the ad hoc Financial Sustainability Committee, the ad hoc Girls’ Dormitory Committee, the ad hoc Girls’ Dormitory Subcommittee, and the ad hoc Master Planning Committee (Chair).

Jeff Silver P’06, P’08, P’15, P’16, de-

parts the Board, having served since October 29, 2005. During those nine years, Jeff dedicated himself to property issues and, in particular, provided leadership in the renovation and expansion of the school’s athletic facilities. His committee work includes membership on the Property Committee, as well as the ad hoc Academic Space Planning Committee, the ad hoc Athletic Complex Committee (Chair), and the ad hoc Property Steering Committee.

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2014 Hall of Fame/Women of Distinction Nominees Announced The Academy is pleased to announce the following nominees for the Hall of Fame and Women of Distinction awards. These individuals will be celebrated and formally inducted during Homecoming/Reunion/Parents Weekend 2014.

HALL OF FAME The LFA-FH Hall of Fame was founded in 1980 to honor those individuals who earned distinction in one of three categories: Outstanding Achievement and Service to Society, Service to the School, and Achievement in Athletics.

Thomas Duckworth P’08, P’10, P’12, P’14 Service to the School

Keith Owen III ’64, P’95 Service to Society

Charlene Vala Laughlin ’64

Susan Pike Lovejoy ’64

Margo Pinney Norris ’54

Ann Stebbins Sidles ’54

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION The Ferry Hall Women of Distinction Award, which was introduced in 2005, recognizes outstanding achievements by graduates of Ferry Hall.

Our Hall of Fame recipients and the Ferry Hall Women of Distinction will be recognized in a special ceremony at 7:30 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 18. Join us as we honor their accomplishments during the Homecoming/Reunion/Parents Weekend festivities. To register for reunion: www.lfanet.org/reunion

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FLORIDA NAPLES • TAMPA

(right) Alumni enjoy a dinner reception at Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples, Fla., on March 5, 2014. The event was hosted by alumnus Sam Saad ’67.

Pictured are (clockwise, from left): Jay and Corky Hellyer ’52, Bob Klaus ’53, Scott Meloun ’77, Jourdan Gooden ’12, host Sam Saad ’67 (standing), Blair Gibson ’60 (standing) and his wife, Sue, Tom ’53 and Ellie Klingbiel, Walt Stevenson ’58 and his wife, Darlene, and Laurie and life trustee Tom Dyke.

(left) Alumni gather at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on March 6, 2014, to socialize and watch the Tampa Bay Lightning—starring LFA alumnus Teddy Purcell ’04—take on the Buffalo Sabres. Pictured are (l to r): Liz Simpson Wessel ’89, Athletic Director Darrin Madeley P’11, P’14, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18, Rhys Butler ’98 (in jersey), Milo Zonka ’89 (kneeling), and trustee Ben Malek ’91, who hosted the event.

Alumni Events 2014 Spring 2014 was filled with fabulous alumni events around the world. In March, Head of School John Strudwick visited with alumni in Florida (Naples and Tampa) before taking off for Asia in April, where he met with alumni/parents in Tokyo and Seoul. In mid-April, Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso held a dinner with college-age alumni in NYC and attended the annual gathering at the Harvard Club, where more than 50 graduates from LFA and Ferry Hall came out to hear about today’s LFA. Chicago-area alumni got together in May and June in the city. Graduates from the 1980s and 1990s met up at Fado Irish Pub to reconnect and network with one another, while our young alumni enjoyed an outdoor patio celebration (goodbye, winter!) at Kirkwood Bar and Grill in Lakeview on June 12. In all, more than 150 folks attended our events! Thank you to our hosts and to all who participated in these celebrations. If you have an idea for a gathering, please contact Ruth Keyso at rkeyso@lfanet.org or (w) 847-615-3268 or (c) 847-224-6072.

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(above—l to r): Athletic Director Darrin Madeley P’11, P’14, Rhys Butler ’98, Milo Zonka ’89, Liz Simpson Wessel ’89, Tampa Bay Lightning right-winger and LFA alumnus Teddy Purcell ’04, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18, and trustee Ben Malek ’91.

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TOKYO, JAPAN

(clockwise, from left): Joyce Hung ’07, Taro Isshiki ’91, Ken Harada ’84 and his wife, Soko, Masaomi Suzuki ’85, Carol Wolford Iwanaga ’83, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18, and Fujiko Amano ’90 gather at Irodori Aoyama in Tokyo on April 4, 2014, for dinner and conversation about LFA.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

(l to r): Sangho Lee P’16, Jongpil Eun P’14, Sang Wook Han P’11, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18, Jin Il Soh P’13, P’15, Yeong Jin Kwon P’17, Kyeong Sun Park P’17, and YS Kwon P’14

Jae-Cheun Lee P’08, P’09, P’15, with Nam Hee Lee P’14 (left) and Sun Hwan Hwang P’08, P’09, P’15.

(top left) Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18 met with current parents and alumni at a luncheon at the Intercontinental Seoul Coex on April 6, 2014. Pictured are (seated, l to r): Eunyoung Kwak P’14, Woon Kyong Lee P’17, Guy Young Moon P’13, P’15, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18, Mi Soon Nam P’11, P’17, Sunyoung Lee P’16, Nam Hee Lee P’14; (standing, l to r): Kyeong Sun Park P’17, Yeong Jin Kwon P’17, Jae-Cheun Lee and Sun Hwan Hwang P’08, P’09, P’15, Jongpil Eun P’14, Min-Jung Kang P’16, Sangho Lee P’16, Jin Il Soh, P’13, P’15, Chris Yun ’97, Sang Wook Han P’11, P’17, and YS Kwon P’14.

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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE DINNER SERIES

(above—clockwise, l to r): Kat Delby ’13, Casey Coulter ’12, Bailey Ayers ’13, Kevin Mun ’09, Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso, and Gabrielle Kim ’10 get together at Cafetasia in NYC for dinner and conversation about LFA. (right—l to r): Angel Zhang’13, Stella Zhang ’12, Kevin Mun ’09, Kat Delby ’13, and Bailey Ayers ’13

NEW YORK CITY HARVARD CLUB

(l to r): Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso, Alison Von Glinow ’05, Jaimee Benach ’05, Carolyn Johnson ’06, Molly Pearson Campbell ’04, Andy Perez ’05 (far left) Dean of External Relations Susan Hoagland with Nancy and Bill Murphy ’65 (left) Hussein Musa ’01 and his wife, Adetoun

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NEW YORK CITY HARVARD CLUB

(l to r): Chelsea Stevenson ’09, Alex Olsen ’07, Nicholas Krislov ’08, and Toby Davis ’08

(l to r): Toby Davis ’08, Jamaal Brown ’00, Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18, and Nimmi Chilamkurti ’03

(l to r): Head of School John Strudwick P’13, P’15, P’18 with trustee Mike Schell ’65, life trustee Charlene Vala Laughlin ’64, and Laurel Bye Kamen ’64

(l to r): Stephanie Blanch ’99, Ericka Phillips ’98, Jordan Grossman ’97, Elizabeth Alicea ’98, Lauren Goldstein ’98

(left—l to r): Director of Academy Fund Christine Ryder P’15, P’17, Kannan Sundaram ’83, Laurel Bye Kamen ’64, and trustee Maurice Holmes ’83

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CHICAGO FADO IRISH PUB

Alumni from the 1980s and 90s gather at Fado Irish Pub on May 22, 2014: (l to r): Mark Karstrom ’80, P’18, Joel Sestito ’94, Ahazi Dismukes ’96, Kate Smart Mursau ’93, former LFA math teacher and athletic director Eve Alexander Bonneau, Matthew Mullin ’90, Associate Head of School Bill Dolbee P’04, P’10, trustee Chris Freeburg ’90, Lori Valters Fitzgerald ’93; (back, l to r): Sameer Sait ’93, Director of Academy Fund Christine Ryder P’15, P’17, trustee Zaid Abdul-Aleem ’90; (middle, l to r): Suzy Schlemmer ’93, Raven Abdul-Aleem; (front, l to r): Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso, Ricquel Harper ’93.

(l to r): Director of Academy Fund Christine Ryder P’15, P’17, Kate Smart Mursau ’93, Lori Valters Fitzgerald ’93, Suzy Schlemmer ’93

(l to r): Gail Gadberry ’85, P’14, Eve Alexander Bonneau, Ahazi Dismukes ’96, Sameer Sait ’93

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CHICAGO YOUNG ALUMNI EVENT: KIRKWOOD BAR AND GRILL

(l to r): Patricia Stacey ’06, Elisa Gutierrez ’06, Daisy Wood ’05, Abby Wood ’05, Fran Crane ‘05 (left—front row, l to r): Mghnon Martin ’05, Diamond Weathersby ’02, Willow Walker ’03, and Katy Nielsen ’03; (back row, l to r): Stephanie Graeme ’04, Sara Calfee ’05, Ernest Powell ’03, Samantha Goudreau ’06, Jaron Eanes ’06, Michael Hopkins ’04, and LFA Dean of Students Chris Tennyson

(l to r): Rhea Bovee ’08, Justin Haines ’07, Liz Razdolsky ’07, Jonathan Michalczyk ’07, Patrick Yapo ’07, and Tara Dhiman ’08 (upper left) Eric Richardson ’98 (left) and Trey Meers ‘97 (left­­­—l to r): LFA science teacher Ed Shaughnessy P’14, P’16, P’17, Rob Klein ’06, Artie Preiss ’04, Mac Fuller ‘04

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Ferry Tales

Lynne Kulieke Retires FERRY HALL AND LFA ALUMNI, FACULTY, AND ALUMNI FACULTY CAME TOGETHER ON JUNE 1 TO EXPRESS COLLECTIVE GRATITUDE FOR 48 YEARS OF DEDICATION, STEADFASTNESS, AND SERVICE.

Alumnus Jonathan Harger ’00 makes a toast in Lynne’s honor

“ As a new teacher, I sat in on Lynne’s classes, hoping to learn from a master teacher, and I did learn. I learned that she was not the center of her classroom—her students were. She spent most of her time asking questions, thereby cajoling her students into providing the material of each class. (Socrates had nothing on Lynne!)”

(l to r): Terry Hall ’67, Life Trustee Loretta Kalnow Kaplan ’73, P’03, former Ferry Hall French teacher Alisha Betancourt Mullen, former Ferry Hall history teacher Jane Barrowclough, Lynne Kulieke, former LFA chemistry teacher Tina Epstein P’92, P’98, and Cecily Barnett Meers ’69, P’97, P’09 (above left) Lynne Kulieke

—David Wick, English Instructor and Languages Instructor (Latin)

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“ Lynne had an unwavering loyalty to both the institution and to the teaching profession. She was demanding of her students, but she encouraged them to do what they could, not what they should. She would always go the extra mile for her students. She never got tangled up in politics. She was never petty, always approachable. People felt they could come to her and trust her.

Above all, she had a light touch, and an ability to laugh at herself. My wife and I have an abiding love for Lynne.” —John Bird, former Headmaster of Ferry Hall Lynne with alumnus Erik Kimble ’85, P’18

Lynne B. Kulieke Scholarship Fund Announced In honor of Lynne Kulieke’s 48-year teaching career, Lake Forest Academy is pleased to announce The Lynne B. Kulieke Scholarship Fund, an endowed fund providing financial aid for a deserving student who has demonstrated himself or herself to be an upstanding and engaged member of the LFA community. Preference will be given to a student who has a keen interest in the humanities.

(l to r) Jonathan Calfee ’02, Maren Wesley ’02, Lynne Kulieke, and Sam Coe ‘02

“ I have Lynne to thank for bringing me to LFA, and for all the parts of my life that have fallen into place since then. Lynne’s role in my early years at LFA was colossal. She became my mentor, counselor, and friend…but what is most significant about my story, is that there are literally hundreds of other people who share it.

How many other teachers, students and advisees have benefitted from Lynne’s support? From her wisdom? From her compassion? From her intellect? From her loyalty? Loyalty to the two institutions, but also to her colleagues, and more importantly, to her students. How many have benefitted? Too many to count.

Lynne’s citation in the Hall of Fame talks of ‘legions’ of Ferry Hall and Lake Forest Academy students who thrived thanks to her guidance and support.”

—Steve Ryder, French teacher, Modern & Classical Languages Department Chair

Established by Erik Kimble ’85, the fund honors and celebrates Lynne’s love of literature, language, and learning, which she shared enthusiastically with generations of Ferry Hall and LFA students.

He said, “It is my honor to establish The Lynne B. Kulieke Scholarship Fund and I encourage others who have been touched by Lynne to join me in supporting the fund.”

Erik continued, “Lynne Kulieke personally reached out to me in a time of need and struggle. She was more than just a teacher who tried to get you engaged in literature. She knew, as John Dunne alluded, we are all somehow ‘involved in Mankind.’ She was aware of the needs and struggles of those around her, which meant taking action and becoming personally involved to improve the life of another person. By doing so, we could truly evolve and make a difference. Perseverance and fortitude kept her on the path of her calling all these years. She is a true cornerstone to the school and is a positive light to many generations that walked through its doors.”

Erik then quoted Aldous Huxley, “Experience is not what happens to you; it’s what you do with what happens to you,” as exemplary of Lynne’s ethos. He adds that he is “so grateful that she was brought into our circle of life. Thank you, Lynne.”

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Jenna Selati, Sean Cleary, Alec Doyal, Nathaniel Chase, Cody Van Lierop, Austin Hingtgen

Academy Awards After surviving the Polar Vortex, the Class of 2014 certainly earned their Graduation Day in the sun on May 31, 2014. Here’s to the newest LFA alumni! Look for more photos from MoveUp Day and Graduation on our Flickr page:

https://flic.kr/ps/UewYS For a DVD of the graduation ceremony, contact Zaker Video http:// www.zakervideo.com/ ($29 for DVD, plus $6 shipping/handling)

LFA Choir sings Blessing

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Faculty Awards and Announcements FACULTY ANNIVERSARIES We congratulate these faculty members who are celebrating milestone years of service to the Lake Forest Academy community.

5 Years of Service

15 Years of Service

Emily Asher ’05 English Teacher

Chris Tennyson Dean of Students and Math Teacher

Walt Kuczak Accountant

20 Years of Service

Jen Madeley School Counselor and Seminar Teacher

Ed Shaughnessy Science Teacher

Ken Magarie Math Teacher

Helen Delaney Academic Office Manager

Michele Vaca ESL Teacher

Chris Dozois ’84 History Department Chair

Teresa Zaiff Dean of Students Office Manager

30 Years of Service

10 Years of Service Justin Jones History Teacher Kate Jones Assistant Dean of Students— Student Development and Science & Seminar Teacher

25 Years of Service

Bill Dolbee Associate Head of School and History Teacher 35 Years of Service Paul Dunlop Dean of Summer Session Connie McCabe ESL Department Chair

Andrew Poska Director of College Counseling

The ALUMNI AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE was instituted in 2008. Established by an LFA alumnus from the class of 1948, it honors one or more faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching and provides a grant for enhanced professional development. The 2014 recipients are Fine and Performing Arts Instructor Adam Schlipmann (top), and Math Instructor Joe Ward (above).

DEPARTING FACULTY The following faculty members left the school at the end of the 2013–14 academic year. We thank them for their service and wish them success in their future endeavors.

Helen Delaney Academic Office Manager, will retire in August 2014 Becky Findlay English Instructor, Swim Coach, JV Field Hockey Coach Stephen Johnson Spanish Instructor, Cross-Country Coach, Soccer Coach

Lynne Kulieke Spanish Instructor, former English Instructor, former Language Department Chair Ken Magarie Math Instructor, Math Team Coach, Volleyball Coach, Soccer Coach, Dorm Parent

The FACULTY AWARD was established in 1980 by then-Headmaster Edward J. Paquette as an annual award recognizing “a member of the faculty who contributes significantly and extraordinarily to the life of our school.” It was re-named the Laima Salcius Faculty Award in 1998 to acknowledge the contributions to LFA by alumni parent Laima Salcius through her service in the Parents Association. Spanish Instructor Noëlle Balson is the 2014 recipient of the Laima Salcius Faculty Award.

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Class of 2014 Inductees

Cum Laude ON MAY 21, 2014, 22 MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2014 WERE INDUCTED INTO THE CUM LAUDE SOCIETY, AND 8 STUDENTS FROM THE CLASS OF 2015 WERE NAMED CANDIDATES. THIS YEAR’S GUEST SPEAKER AT THE CUM LAUDE LUNCHEON WAS MR. BILL MURPHY, ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR.

Cum Laude Guest Speaker Bill Murphy

SENIOR MEMBERS Maame Yaa-Bioh Addae* Piper Marie Benjamin Thomas Bradley Clarke Katherine Diaz* Caroline Duckworth* Claudia Knox Jones Yousuf Ameen Kadir Emily Krasnow Oh Joon Kwon* Sunjae Clara Lee Anne-Linnea MacLeod Emily C. Meyer James Phillip Paige Jessie Jingping Drake Rosso Emily Elizabeth Shanley-Roberts William Dundore Stewart* Hallie Walden Ventling Zunyan William Wang* Jialu Sophia Wei Ying Wu Jiaqi Vicky Zhang Yipeng Will Zhang

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*Nominated as Juniors

Class of 2015 Candidates

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JUNIOR CANDIDATES Karisma Chhabria Luke Patrick Corsiglia Warunyou Dej-Udom Sydney Doerge Sofya Freyman Barrett Charles Husted Medvec Vicente Aliaga Nagel Evan Alden Walters

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(left) Aban Yaqub ’15 leads the Class of 2014 as they recess from the graduation ceremony (top) Sargent House Heads Nate Chase and Chinara Hill with Margaux Boles to accept the House Cup trophy and Monty the Bear in honor of their 2014 House Cup victory Sam Hoogland receives his diploma, Daniela Hristeva waits with Helen Delaney Class President Will Stewart at the podium

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Dija Diouf, Sean Cleary, Tommy Clarke, Sean Clavey

Happy graduates gather in the Garden Room

Academy Awards: 2013–2014 THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS RECEIVED AWARDS AT THE ALL-SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY ON MAY 23 AS WELL AS AT THE ANNUAL MOVE-UP-DAY CELEBRATION ON MAY 30. CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Award Tommy Clarke ’14 American Legion Award Tommy Clarke ’14 Service above Self Award Jennifer Ma ’15 Alexander Award Tommy Clarke ’14 Mary Freeland Award Miriam Fraga ’14 Butler Award Tyler Madeley ’14 Hixon Award Emily Meyer ’14 Horace S. Vaile Award Caroline Duckworth ’14 Wetzel Award Madeleine Pattis ’14

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Virginia Phillips Speidel Award Claudia Jones ’14 Jonathan Fremd Award (Freshman) Erin Snoddy ’17 McLaughlin Prize (Sophomore) Sophia Platcow ’16 Jewel J. Jackson Award (Junior) Wesley Annan ’15 Benjamin D. Waldie, Sr. Award (Senior) Tommy Clarke ’14 Faculty Award Oh Joon Kwon ’14 Harvest Hope Award Tommy Clarke ’14 Claudia Jones ’14

Spectator Award Margaux Boles ’14 Mary Kate Patton ’14 Jenna Selati ’14 Michelle Whitehead ’14 Technology Trailblazer Award Sean Clavey ’14 Nelson Award (History) Woody Travers ’14

English as a Second Language Award Elizabeth Runnan Li ’17 Ainsworth Award (Mathematics) William Wang ’14 Mathematics Department Award Sofya Freyman ’15 John Pan ’15

Overdorf History Prize Luke Corsiglia ’15 Raymond Delaplaine Burnet Prize in Economics Oh Joon Kwon ’14

Louch Award (Science) Anne MacLeod ’14 Oh Joon Kwon ’14

English Award Oh Joon Kwon ’14 Emily Meyer ’14

E.J. Barry Language Award Madeleine Pattis ’14 Clara Lee ’14

Dana W. Niswender Prize (English) Rebecca Rhee ’15

Kulieke Award for Spanish Kate Diaz ’14

Playwriting Award Ben Shaughnessy ’14

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2nd Generation LFA Alumni

(above) l to r: Beatrix Leffingwell, Anne Haagensen, Ricky Leme ’16, Pedro Leme, ’14 and Larry Leffingwell ’85. (top) Daily Twine, daughter of alumna Michelle Reeves-Twine ’84 receives her diploma from Board Chair Jeff Keller ’87, P’18 (left) Rhyann Robinson, daughter of alumna Gail Gadberry ’85 receives her diploma from Board Chair Jeff Keller ’87, P’18 FEATURE

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Class of 2014 College Matriculation 114 STUDENTS COMPLETED 881 COLLEGE APPLICATIONS RESULTING IN THEIR MATRICULATION AT

25%

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COUNTRIES

STATES

Auburn University (1) Auburn, Alabama

Colorado College (3) Colorado Springs, Colorado

Babson College (2) Wellesley, Massachusetts

Concordia University Wisconsin (1) Mequon, Wisconsin

Boston College (2) Boston, Massachusetts

Connecticut College (1) New London, Connecticut

Boston University (3) Boston, Massachusetts

Cornell University (1) Ithaca, New York

Bowdoin College (1) Brunswick, Maine

Dickinson College (1) Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Brown University (3) Providence, Rhode Island

Durham University (England) (1) Durham, England

Carthage College (1) Kenosha, Wisconsin

Elmhurst College (1) Elmhurst, Illinois

Chapman University (2) Orange, California

Emory University (1) Atlanta, Georgia

Colby College (2) Waterville, Maine

Furman University (1) Greenville, South Carolina

College of the Holy Cross (1) Worcester, Massachusetts

Gap Year (8)

Colgate University (1) Hamilton, New York

Hamilton College窶年Y (2) Clinton, New York

7 students will take a Gap Year to play Junior Hockey; 5 of these students applied to and have received college acceptances.

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75% 75% OF THE CLASS OF 2014 WILL ATTEND PRIVATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

Harvard College & Berklee College of Music (1) Boston, Massachusetts Harvard College (1) Boston, Massachusetts Harvey Mudd College (1) Claremont, California Haverford College (1) Haverford, Pennsylvania Hobart and William Smith Colleges (1) Geneva, New York Illinois Institute of Technology (1) Chicago, Illinois Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (1) Indianapolis, Indiana Iowa State University (1) Ames, Iowa Johnson & Wales University (Providence) (1) Providence, Rhode Island Lake Forest College (1) Lake Forest, Illinois Marquette University (1) Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mount Holyoke College (2) South Hadley, Massachusetts 8

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New York University (5) New York, New York

Trinity College (1) Hartford, Connecticut

North Carolina State University (1) Raleigh, North Carolina

Tufts University (3) Boston, Massachusetts

North Central University (1) Minneapolis, Minnesota

University of California at San Diego (2) San Diego, California

Northeastern University (1) Boston, Massachusetts

University of California at Santa Cruz (1) Santa Cruz, California

Northwestern University (2) Evanston, Illinois

University of Chicago (2) Chicago, Illinois

Occidental College (1) Los Angeles, California

University of Colorado at Boulder (1) Boulder, Colorado

Pitzer College (1) Los Angeles, California

University of Denver (2) Denver, Colorado

Pratt Institute (1) New York, New York

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (6) Urbana, Illinois

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2) Troy, New York

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1) Chicago, Illinois Southern Methodist University (2) Dallas, Texas

The University of Montana, Missoula (1) Missoula, Montana The University of Tampa (1) Tampa, Florida

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Highly Competitive

Very Competitive

University of Puget Sound (1) Tacoma, Washington

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University of Southern California (1) Los Angeles, California

University of Washington (1) Seattle, Washington Vassar College (1) Poughkeepsie, New York Wake Forest University (1) Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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University of Toronto (1) Toronto, Canada

APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE RANKINGS ACCORDING TO BARRON’S GUIDE*

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University of New Hampshire (1) Durham, New Hampshire

University of Pennsylvania (1) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Suffolk University (2) Boston, Massachusetts

54

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1) Las Vegas, Nevada

University of Notre Dame (2) South Bend, Indiana

Swarthmore College (1) Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

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University of Missouri Columbia (1) Columbia, Missouri

Santa Clara University (3) Santa Clara, California

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* Barron’s does not provide rankings for international universities or Art and Music colleges (12).

Washington University in St. Louis (3) St. Louis, Missouri Western New England University (1) Springfield, Massachusetts Yale University (1) New Haven, Connecticut

TOP COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES niversity of Illinois at 6 UUrbana-Champaign

5 New York University 3 Boston University 3 Santa Clara University 3 Tufts University 3 Washington University of St. Louis 3 Brown University 3 Colorado College FEATURE

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Post-portrait selfie for the class of 2014 Parents Association President Jenny Emery P’09, P’11, P’15 presents Dean of Faculty & Curriculum Phil Schwartz with the 2014 Book of Gratitude for the LFA Faculty Faculty Speaker Ken Magarie

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LFA Arts Congratulations to our seniors who are planning to major in the arts as they head off to college this fall! n Miriam Fraga

Bowdoin – Theater n Matti Franks

Pursuing Their Artistic Passions “ I remember singing “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” in The Sound of Music on opening night and the exhilaration I felt at singing in front of an audience of my LFA peers and teachers. Beforehand, I was very nervous because I was a freshman and the other leads were played by upper classmen; I didn’t even have a solid friend group yet, so I felt intimidated working alongside the older students. After opening night, I felt a sense of belonging not only within the arts program, but also the LFA community.”

—Jessie Rosso ’14

Gallatin School of individualized study at NYU— Entertainment Business n Chinara Hill

NYU—Musical Theater n Ann Kong

NYU—Electronic Music n Jessie Rosso

Boston University— Vocal Performance n Nyoka Zhuoqun Wang

Pratt Institute n Andy Zifan Xia

School of the Art Institute of Chicago L-R: Ann Kong, Matti Franks, Chinara Hill, Jessie Rosso, Miriam Fraga, Andy Zifan Xia, Nyoka Zhuoqun Wang gather onstage in The Cressey Center for the Arts

Arts Awards Presented at the Final All-School Meeting May 23, 2014 McCormick Fine Arts Prizes n Drama—Chinara Hill ’14 n Music—Robert Haynes ’14 n Visual Arts—Emma Stolarski ’14 Everett E. Grace Music Prize Madeleine Pattis ’14, Catherine Hanlon ’14

Pridmore Award Anne MacLeod ’14, Sophia Shoemaker ’14 Taylor Award Andy Xia ’14, Nyoka Wang ’14 Tech Award Matti Franks ’14, Clara Lee ’14 Fine Arts Department Award Jessie Rosso ’14, Miriam Fraga ’14

Director of Music Tim Plambeck and Catherine Hanlon ’14 All photos: Cathy Morrison

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LFA Athletics

Photo: Cathy Morrison Photo: Scott Wallem

Caxys Continue to Play at the Next Level THESE 14 SENIORS HAVE COMMITTED TO PLAY THEIR CHOSEN SPORT(S) NEXT FALL AT THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. Dija Diouf IUPUI (Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Basketball Katia Elisman Connecticut College Volleyball Sam Hoogland Southern Methodist University Tennis Christopher Karamanos University of Chicago Football

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Emily Krasnow Haverford College Basketball

Mary Kate Patton Tufts University Field Hockey

Tyler Madeley Lake Forest College Ice Hockey

Jason Santos Dickinson College Soccer

Mbasa Mayikana Colby College Football, Track & Field

Carter Snyder Trinity College (Connecticut) Baseball

Brian Parmenter Concordia University (Wisconsin) Wrestling

Preston Stolberg Western New England College Lacrosse

Kami Weiner Johnson and Wales University (Providence) Ice Hockey James Wick Elmhurst College Baseball L-R: Brian Parmenter, Emily Krasnow, Dija Diouf, Katia Elisman, Carter Snyder, Kami Weiner, Preston Stolberg, Mary Kate Patton, James Wick, Christopher Karamanos, Mbasa Mayikana, Tyler Madeley, Jason Santos. Not pictured: Sam Hoogland

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Varsity Golf Katie Kim ’15 Boys Varsity Football Chris Karamanos ’14 Boys Varsity Cross Country Will Stewart ’14 Varsity Cheerleading Allison Schreuder ’14 Girls Varsity Swimming Hande Zeynep Kivanc ’17 Girls Varsity Tennis Grace Kasten ’15 Girls Varsity Field Hockey MK Patton ’14 Girls Varsity Cross Country Michelle Whitehead ’14 Girls Varsity Volleyball Katia Elisman ’14

Boys Varsity Basketball Dejon Brissett ’15

Boys Varsity Volleyball Chris Collins ’14 Cody Van Lierop ’14

Prep Hockey Alex DeBrincat ’16

Boys Varsity Track Will Stewart ’14

Boys Varsity Hockey Alec Doyal ’16

Boys Varsity Tennis Pierce Witmer ’14

Varsity Wrestling Brian Parmenter ’14

Boys Varsity Lacrosse Tyler Madeley ’14 Preston Stolberg ’14

WINTER

Boys Varsity Swimming Ross Reid-Anderson ’16 Girls Squash Caroline Duckworth ’14 Boys Squash Thomas Chandler ’14 Girls Varsity Hockey Kristen Chivers ’15 Girls Varsity Basketball Dija Diouf ’14 SPRING Boys Varsity Baseball Carter Snyder ’14 James Wick ’14

Girls Varsity Track Allie Goad ’14 Girls Varsity Softball Liza Tarr ’15 Girls Varsity Soccer Nadia Basave ’16 Girls Varsity Lacrosse Caroline Duckworth ’14 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Freshman Boy Cameron Judge ’17 Freshman Girl Aleeya Sawyer ’17

Photo: Scott Wallem

Boys Varsity Soccer Jason Santos ’14

Photo: Cathy Morrison

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Photo: Cathy Morrison

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Athletic Awards

Sophomore Girl Lexi Silver ’16 Junior Boy Dejon Brissett ’15 Junior Girl Kristen Chivers ’15 Senior Boy Tyler Madeley ’14 Senior Girl Margaux Boles ’14 ANNUAL AWARDS Boys Senior Track Bill Rong ’14 Girls Senior Track Michelle Whitehead ’14 Dohr Award Mbasa Mayikana ’14 Stuart Award Tyler Madeley ’14 Sandra Bolz Memorial Fan Award Trustee Sandy and David Boles, P’14, P’15

Sophomore Boy Daniel Joseph ’16 LFA ATHLETICS

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2014 SPRING GALA

CONNECTing the Dots…

BY SHEILA MOLLER Lake Forest Academy Trustee and alumnus Jim Cowart ’69 and a small group of LFA alumni truly inspired an audience of current parents, alumni parents, alumni, faculty, and staff in a record-breaking Dutch Auction at the 2014 Spring Gala on May 3, 2014.

Jim and that small group of alumni promised to match, dollar-for-dollar, all money raised at the Gala. The LFA audience rose to the challenge, contributing $861,700, bringing the event’s total to slightly more than $1.7 million. Jim’s personal story of being accepted to LFA after writing letters and applying for financial aid to more than 200 boarding schools bore testament to the way in which LFA changes lives.

LFA Alumnus Story and Dollar-for-Dollar Match Inspire Record Fundraising The annual spring Gala is a community-wide celebration of LFA. The theme of this year’s event, chaired by LFA parents Robin Doerge P’15 and Susan Felitto P’15 was CONNECT, as in “Connecting the dots.” In a video shown at the Gala, Trustee Tom Duckworth P’08, P’10, P’12, P’14 explained how proceeds will fund the third phase of a multi-year transformation of the academic spaces on campus.

Gala entertainment included student performances in French, Latin, English, Chinese and Spanish, alluding to the Language Department, which benefits from this year’s Gala. The space will be transformed over the summer and ready for students in August. The previous two Galas funded improvements to the Math and History classrooms as well as conference and study areas. Spring Gala CONNECT coincided with the final year of The Campaign for LFA, a 10-year comprehensive campaign that has raised more than $60 million in support of the school’s building and endowment initiatives. n

Jeff Keller ’87, P’18, John Mengel P’06, P’09, Kathy and Mike Schell ’65, Jim Cowart ’69 Peter Witmer P’14, Dena Perry P’17, Janet Nagel P’12, P’13, P’15, Nina Witmer, P’14 Members of the Gala committee: Grace Everett P’17, Patrice Wetzel P’17; Beth Moritz P’15, P’16, P’18 Robin Doerge P’15, Susan Felitto P’15, Julie Thauer P’12, P’17; Denise Bunning P’15, Nina Witmer P’14 Photos: George Pfoertner

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1947 Litta “Willie” Williams Sanderson reports that her granddaughter is headed to her freshman year at UCSB this fall, while her grandson will be a junior at UC Irvine, majoring in music. Her youngest granddaughter will be a high school sophomore. In the meantime, Willie continues to love living at Rossmoor in Walnut Creek, Calif., and has taken up bocce ball, in addition to water aerobics and serving on the 50th anniversary committee at Rossmoor. She is in frequent touch with Mary “Lefty” Dailey ’46 and would welcome hearing from classmates via email: williesanderson@aol.com

1949 George “Mickey” Poole writes, “My news is about transitions. My poor wife Carole’s dementia progressed to the point that we had to place her in assisted living. I am in the process of selling our house and will move farther into Carmel Valley and become a resident of Carmel Valley Manor, a retirement community of approximately 300 people originally affiliated to the Congregational Church. While I am not overjoyed about the move, of the options available it seemed to me to be the best.”

1952 Walter “Corky” Hellyer and his wife Jay announced, “We sold our house and moved to a condominium where someone else shovels the snow!”

1955, 1956, 1958 The self-described ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) hold their monthly lunch at the Buffalo Restaurant in Buffalo Grove, Ill., in April 2014. (clockwise, from left): Charlie Hirsheimer ’56, Colin Campbell ’56, Jeff Blumenthal ’58, Ray Kim ’56, Stu Olney ’55, and Dick Watson ’55.

1958 FW “Tim” Damour attended his 50th reunion of the class of 1964 in New Haven, noting that he “did two years in Uncle Sam’s Army in the middle of my undergraduate years!” After reunion, he traveled to Dublin and Northern Ireland for

a week, returning via Boston to spend a week on Cape Cod (Brewster) before coming back to Denver. He has two granddaughters in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He adds, “I chat with Carl Davis and Sam Scott by phone occasionally and I see a lot of Jeff Blumenthal on Facebook! Cheers to all!”

1959 William T. “Rusty” McKay received the Richard M. Fairbanks Circle of Hope Award at the 2014 Fairbanks Circle of Hope Dinner on April 28, 2014 in Indianapolis, Ind. This award honors his “outstanding contributions related to research, education or treatment of drug and alcohol addiction.” At Fairbanks, Rusty is known for his leadership on the board of directors and service work with individuals and families participating in Fairbanks programming. Rusty is an avid fisherman and has more than 25 years of sobriety. He and his wife Patricia have been married for 20 years and have five children and 14 grandchildren. They are world travelers and have visited 54 countries. Rusty is an executive career mentor with Butler University College of Business where he lends his business knowledge to aspiring entrepreneurs.

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1961 Daniel Dykhuizen retired from his position as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University at the end of the 2013-14 academic year. He said, “I plan to take it easy for a while before I decide what to do next. However, for the present, I will remain Editor-in-Chief of the Quarterly Review of Biology and continue to mentor my three remaining Ph.D. students.”

Madeline “Maddie” Woods Gieselman sent these photos, taken from the class of 1961 mini-reunion in the Northwest.

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First Row, L–R: Rosemary Mitchell Lee, Pamela “Pepe” Platts Illia, Kathy Kahn Rusk, Patricia “Pixie” Kreider Rudolph. Second Row, L–R: Mary Anne Ameter, Heidi Snow Stowe, Maddie Woods Gieselman L–R: Janet Wemmer Crawford and Marianne (Francis) Scurlock

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Peter McIntosh ’61 and Elizabeth Strachan Carpenter ’62 reconnected as fellow Board members of Jefferson-Madison Regional Library and the Friends of the Library in bucolic Charlottesville, Va. Peter received a B.A. and a J.D. from William and Mary, with a five-year stint as a Navy Supply officer in between. He practiced primarily family law for the next 32 years and retired in 2006. Now he spends his time volunteering at the Library, the Friends, and the local Botanical Garden, and maintaining homes and garden landscapes in Charlottesville and on La Grange Creek near Urbanna, Va. His one daughter is a Social Worker at VCU Hospital in Richmond.

Elizabeth resides in beautiful and rural Greene County, Va., outside Charlottesville. Following graduation from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, Va., with a degree in Philosophy, she received a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia. She then pursued careers as a mother of two sons and a daughter, and a college professor, while always living on a horse farm.

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Jim Butler and his wife Lish completed their 54th Bahamas cruise on their sailboat Dream Weaver in January. Charlie and Gretchen Ricker visited from Lake Forest in February. This spring, they spent several weeks in Mallorca and northern Spain, meeting friends from France for a few days in San Sebastian, and saw more friends in Dusseldorf, Germany on their way home. Jim notes, “I will probably retire from active law practice at the end of the year. Busy times!”

Stephen Cummings tells us, “My oldest grandchild graduated from Penn State University in May and, at the other end of the spectrum, our eleventh grandchild is due in mid-October. With three of the five adult children in the Chicago area, we are never at a loss for things to do.”

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Harry F. “Biff” Giles reports, “Retirement is better than I ever imagined! Now splitting my leisure time between Palm Springs, Calif., and Southeast Asia, where I have a home in Angkor Wat, Cambodia, and a condo in Pattaya, Thailand. Really love that part of our planet—food, culture, climate and best of all, affordability!”

Susan “Suz” Lord Williams writes, “I am the Medieval Spanish Chef, publishing a blog three days per week http://www.medievalspanishchef. com/. This is based on medieval Spainish cooking. My recipes are unique, consisting of tasty twists in cooking from medieval times, which any reader can love. I have published 647 blogs to-date. Followers are welcome.”

1963 Al Louer says he is “still enjoying my fundraising position at Colonial Williamsburg, finishing 32 years here and preparing to work for the fifth president during my tenure. After years of focusing on work, I am taking time to be more active in the community. Currently, I am junior warden on the Bruton Parish Church vestry, a board member of a local community college, the Williamsburg Community Foundation, and the regional PBS station. Transportation history is another personal passion, and I serve on the board of the Center for Railroad Photography and Art, based in Madison, Wis. The Center and the Chicago History Museum are co-sponsoring a major exhibition, ‘Railroaders—The Wartime Photographs of Jack Delano,’ which will be on view at the Museum for a year or more.”

Peter G. Park, Jr. retired from his second career as a planner for the U.S. European Command at Royal Air Force Molesworth and moved to Killcare Heights, Australia (on the Central Coast about an hour north of Sydney) with his Aussie wife, Joy. After earning a degree from University of Wisconsin, Madison, Peter worked for the US Defense Department for 34 years in Wash. D.C., Argentina, Colorado Springs, and finally in the UK at RAF Molesworth, retiring in 2001. He then worked as a contractor to the Command until retiring again in February 2014. Now it is on to a new chapter in Australia.

Joy, Peter and young Peter at a Winery in the Australian state of Victoria.

1964 Bob Carey retired from the LA Times in 2008, and spent three years volunteering as a disaster photographer for the Red Cross, including the Joplin tornado, and Hurricane Irene, among other events. He continues to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, both taking photos and doing construction. Last year, he built a 17-ft. cedar strip kayak, “fiberglassed inside and out,

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Seniors Love Sonia SENIOR CLASS GIFT SUPPORTS SNACK BAR SIGN

By Ruth Keyso All-School President Tommy Clarke ’14 and Senior Class President Will Stewart ’14 unveil the sign for Sonia’s Snack Bar during morning meeting, May 21, 2014. Sonia De Castro has worked for Sodexo at LFA for 22 years. (right) Senior Class President Will Stewart ’14 (left) and All-School President Tommy Clarke ’14 place the Class of 2014 paver in Alumni Circle, while Preston Stolberg ’14, center, cheers them on.

In keeping with the LFA tradition of presenting a senior class gift to the school upon graduation, the Class of 2014 raised nearly $1,600 to purchase a sign for Sonia’s Snack Bar. The sign, which was designed by sophomore Katie Zhou ’16, was presented to longtime Sodexo employee Sonia De Castro at the final morning meeting of the school year on May 21. The sign will grace the snack bar in the Student Center on campus.

This year’s seniors approached the class gift initiative with gusto in the weeks leading up to spring break. In the end, 87 percent of the class (100 students) contributed to the project, which raised $1,599.56. A portion of this money was also used to purchase a brick paver, which was signed by the class and placed in Alumni Circle, where the Bowditch Bell stands. The Class of 2014’s paver is the first in Alumni Circle, a tradition the school hopes to continue in the years to come. Surplus money from the class gift project will be used to support improvements to the snack bar.

“ We go [to the snack bar] during breaks and free periods to talk with Sonia and joke around...We wanted to show our appreciation for all she does.”

All-School President Tommy Clarke ’14, one of several student representatives who led the campaign for the class gift, says it was no surprise that so many students backed this gift concept.

“Sonia is a big part of all of our lives here,” says Tommy. “We go [to the snack bar] during breaks and free periods to talk with Sonia and joke around. When you’re having a rough day, Sonia’s Snack Bar can brighten it. We wanted to show our appreciation for all she does.”

As far as being the first class to put a paver in the ground at Alumni Circle, Tommy calls this “a cool idea.” The Bowditch Bell is a hugely symbolic area of campus, he says, and a great place for the Class of 2014 to congregate when they return to campus in the future.

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and designed for heavy offshore ocean seas.”

He and his wife of 35 years, Lynne, are both certified Master Gardeners, and volunteer at an agricultural research station near home. He adds, “We are also regular members of a rather amazing literature group at the local senior center that is full of retired professors, doctors, lawyers, shrinks and journalists.”

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Since moving to Cornwall in 2009, Chris James has had a creative reawakening. In addition to exhibiting sculptures and drawings at galleries in Cornwall, London, and Cambridge, he recently finished a book he started writing 27 years ago while living in Dubrovnik. Called The O.D., it’s a science fiction novel in which Chris floats a radical and controversial remedy for treating the ills of the planet. The blurb on the back reads, “Racy and thought-provoking, The O.D. paints a picture of how humanity’s rush to self-destruction could be halted, given the global will to take a colossal leap... backwards.” The O.D. will be available from June 2014 on Amazon as a paperback and an eBook.

1967 and 1968 Ferry Hall alumnae Jodi McDonald Wilson ’67, Sydney Martin ’68, and Pea Prober Gorman ’67 got together recently in Florida.

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Phil O’Brien, Chris Penn and their wives (Kathleen and Diane respectively) reunited for a weekend of spring baseball in Scottsdale, Ariz. in March. Chris writes, “We’ve seen each other every year since our 40th reunion in 2008. It’s been nice to reconnect over these past years.”

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Doug Gilpin started a new architectural firm, W. Douglas Gilpin, Jr. FAIA - Architect, PLC, in September 2012, specializing in custom highend residences and estates, and historic preservation. He notes, “My practice is predominantly centered in Virginia and on Block Island, RI, where my wife and I are now spending about a third of the year. My business email is WDG@ GilpinArchitect.com, web page of www.GilpinArchitect.com, and on Facebook at www.

Facebook.com/GilpinArchitect. I am attending

the American Institute of Architects’ National Convention in Chicago in June, and plan to visit LFA after. Our daughter just graduated from Massachusetts General Hospital’s Institute of Health Professions’ School of Nursing, and plans to stay in Boston. All three of us are well, and enjoying life, the Red Sox (I became a convert when I married a New Englander), and am nowhere near retirement!”

1971 Mini reunion of the Class of 1971: Ridge Potter and Michael Springer met up recently in Sweet Home Chicago.

1973 Jeff Ackman continues his work as Chief of Staff at Shriner’s Hospital for Children-Chicago as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, and resides in Wilmette with his wife and two children.

1974 Martha Woodbridge Pedersen is a Real Estate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Lake Forest. Having lived in Lake Bluff since graduating from college, she writes, “While raising my three boys, I have always worked in the community and have been involved in many local activities. My passion is platform tennis— I’ve played competitively for 25 years. I am the Club Coordinator for the Lake Bluff Park District Platform Tennis Club and we are always looking for new members, so come on over and find out how fun winter can be in Chicago! I am looking forward to my 40th reunion this fall. Usually, quite a few members of our class return every five years, so hopefully, that will be the case. :) I would love to hear from classmates at mpedersen@koenigrubloff.com”

1976 Susanne Thomas reports that she has moved to New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

1978 Mark Childers will be attending the 2014 Major League Baseball All-Star Game being held at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn.

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class notes ALUMNI PROFILE 1980 Sara Taylor Bramah sends greetings from London. She says that she’s “been here 15 years now, but I still miss Lake Forest. I’ve moved several times in the last year, but always just around the corner. Give me a shout if you find yourself in London: sara.bramah@bramah. co.uk.”

Dana Taft-Ptucha opened a hot yoga studio in Long Island three years ago called YogaFlex Hot Yoga with a Twist. She notes, “I quit my corporate job and followed my passion! It is a huge success and I am happy to say it is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have two teenage daughters—one attending college—one in high school.”

1981 Michelle Barge lives in New York City, where she is a yoga instructor and expert in wellness.

She leads yoga retreats around the world, including Baja, Mexico. Michelle also has a branding and lifestyle marketing practice, where she advises clients in the wellness, food, and hospitality space. She says, “If you’re in New York, come for a class or if you want to take the next getaway, email michelle@michellebarge.com.

Vino and vinyasa in Umbria is on the horizon.”

1985 Regina Spellers Sims and her husband, Delbert, welcomed a son, Kingston Rakem, on April 24, 2014. He weighed in at 7 lbs., 6 oz., and was 20 inches long.

1986 Susan Klarcheck Carlson sent in a photo (see p.

38), saying, “This is a hockey reunion on the ice that Coach Rex Smith would have loved. Adults all class of ’86. From left: Burke Stucker, Susan Klarchek Carlson, Todd Altounian. Todd and Burke played hockey at LFA. I was the hockey team manager. Our three boys also play hockey.

We were in a Midwest Regional Tournament in Sun Prairie, Wis. in March. Burke was the coach for the Minnesota team with his son on the roster. Todd and my son played on the same team for the Falcons.”

Full Circle PARENT OF ALUMNA WAITS 30 YEARS TO SEE DREAM COME TRUE

By Ruth Keyso

When Richard Hanks was in 8th grade, he shadowed at LFA. A public school student from Chicago’s South Side, Richard fell in love with the Academy and hoped to enroll. But timing and circumstances just didn’t align.

“We were very poor, and my mom didn’t understand financial aid,” Richard says.

Nearly 30 years later, his dream of joining the LFA community came true: Richard’s daughter Amber entered the Academy as a freshman in 2007, and Richard became a member of the LFA parent community.

“I was just so excited,” says Richard about Amber’s decision to attend LFA. “I was excited to give her the opportunities I had wanted.”

These opportunities included access to challenging academic courses, a robust selection of extracurricular activities, and a chance to interact with students from around the world.

Amber could have found a rigorous academic program at any one of Chicago’s prestigious high schools—Lane Tech, University of Chicago Lab School—but, Richard says, she would have missed out on one of the most compelling features of an LFA education: the sense of community.

“That’s what separates LFA from other schools; it truly is a community. Everyone bends over backwards to make people feel comfortable.”

Richard cites numerous examples of how LFA faculty and staff supported his daughter, both in and out of the classroom, from pancake nights at the home of Nancy and Jeff Bateman in Field House; to academic help after hours in the dorm; to excursions off campus on the weekends. And the friendships Amber made in the dorm took her around the world—literally.

“ That’s what separates LFA from other schools; it truly is a community.

Everyone bends over backwards to make people feel comfortable.”

When her Korean roommate invited Amber to visit her in Seoul, Richard gifted Amber an airline ticket for graduation.

Though it has been three years since his daughter graduated from LFA, Richard has not forgotten the school. He supports the Academy at the leadership level and will continue to give back long into the future, he says.

“Amber was on financial aid at the Academy, and she was not treated any differently than other students—socially, academically, athletically,” he says. “I support the school because it supported us. LFA will continue to get a check every year; I’m so grateful for the opportunities my family was given.”

Looking back on his brief encounter with the Academy more than 30 years ago, Richard says life has come full circle. “It was meant to be,” he says about Amber’s experience at LFA. “Years later, she had the opportunity I wanted.” n Amber Hanks ’11 recently completed her junior year at the University of Missouri, where she is a computer engineering major. Richard Hanks, proud dad, lives in Chicago.

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1992 Michelle Levy and David Blaustein had a baby girl, Bliss, at home on October 5, 2013. Michelle said, “She lives up to her name by being the happiest baby on the block. Her sister, Adela, turned 4 in April.”

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Vanessa Price-Dater still lives in the Burlington, Vt. area, with her husband Noah and her five-year-old daughter Margot. Vanessa works as a marketing project manager at Burton Snowboards, focused on the Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships and other events in Burton’s Global Events Series.

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Scott Kaeser was at LFA on Friday night, April 25, for an Alumni Advisory Board dinner when he got a call from his wife, Melissa, saying he needed to head home. She was 39 weeks pregnant, and it was time to head to the hospital!

Lillian Maya Kaeser (LFA class of 2030), was born on Saturday April 26, at 3:37 a.m. The whole family is doing great, including Lily’s twoyear-old big brother, Evan (LFA class of 2028).

Scott is always interested in catching up with LFA alumni and friends. He can be reached at: scottkaeser@hotmail.com, on Facebook or on his cell phone at 312-925-4655. He’s looking forward to bringing his family to LFA this fall for reunion.

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Matt Grancher writes, “Hello to LFA from North Idaho. Hope everyone is doing well. If you’re around the Pacific Northwest, you can find me in Sandpoint, Idaho, by contacting Thorne Research. It’s a beautiful part of the world as a summer and winter vacation spot. Feel free to visit or let me know if you’re in the area.”

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Nathan Kim was honorably discharged from the US Army in 2008 and began working for the Department of Justice that same year. He adds, “We relocated to New Jersey. I got married to my wife, Mee Kim, in 2010. We are blessed with two wonderful daughters. Kristen turns

three years old in June, and Kourtney turns two years old in July.

2002 Carson Krislov Quinn is currently the Assistant Director of Communications for the Illinois Department of Revenue. She lives with her husband, Casey Quinn, in the Old Town area of Chicago.

2003 Katy Nielsen is a video producer for nonprofit fundraising films, as well as the video content producer for Make It Better Magazine both for ads and magazine content. On the side, she is a flying trapeze instructor and performer.

2004 Maris Emanuel and Andrew Kastanos were married April 5, 2014, in Charleston, S.C. They currently live in Dallas, Texas. Former LFA classmates Kate Crane McMillan and Martha Montross were in the wedding party.

2006 Rob Klein was recently promoted to Intermodal Business Development Representative at Coyote Logistics. He writes, “I have been working there for four years and am still thoroughly enjoying each day. On top of Coyote, I’m entering my fifth year as assistant boys varsity hockey coach here at LFA. This summer I look forward to climbing four mountains with Rick Lindstrom over the fourth of July in Colorado. It’s a tradition that we have carried on for over four years now. I will also be playing in three golf tournaments this summer, and can’t wait for the warm weather.”

Annie E. Tague notes, “This fall I’ll be attending MIT’s Masters Program in Science Writing with an eye toward journalism that intersects social good, science, health and environmental issues. I am also thrilled to be a 2014-2015 Taylor Blakeslee Fellow, awarded by the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (link: http://casw.org/announcement/taylor-blakesleefellows-2014-15). I can’t help but think about everyone from LFA who had a hand in making me the person I am today: as a writer, a scientist and a community member!”

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2007 Robert Cameron Sweatman works in the Communications Department of the Illinois Senate President’s Office as Member Services Specialist, writing press releases for the senators, as well as coordinating events and helping choose important issues for the senators to focus on in the media. He adds, “I got married last August to my beautiful wife, Calen. I received my Master’s last May from the University of Illinois in political science. I also hope to someday run my own non-profit organization with my wife.”

Chih-Hao Yang is still working for Chen Roberts Corporation in the USCIS EB5 immigration investment program. He explains, “We help foreign investors invest in approved projects by USICS, and the investors might have an opportunity to receive an USA Green Card as benefit, if the USCIS approves the application.” In addition, he’s working for American Business Group, where his latest project is bringing electronic cigarettes to the U.S., supplying a chain.

He says that although he lives in Chicago near Navy Pier, he does travel frequently for work, going to factories in China “to do quality control 4–6 times a year, bargain, place orders, arrange shipping, clear products with customs, etc.”

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r YOU! ’13 2013 Charles Gallagher is a Midshipman in the ROTC at the University of Illinois, where he just completed his first year, studying engineering.

Charles is one of only a few ROTC candidates on full scholarship for the Marines. At the annual Tri-Service ROTC Honors Day Awards Ceremony, he received two awards: The Marine Corps League Award and The Military Order of the Purple Heart Leadership Award. The stars on his collar are for academic achievement.

Last fall, we sent an Alumni Attitudinal Survey to our entire alumni database, and first, we must say THANK YOU for sharing your feedback, thoughts, concerns and fond memories. Over the next few issues of the Review, we’ll focus on some of these particular items so we can “drill down” and address some them more specifically in terms of what we’re doing and how we might do better.

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NJOY receiving and reading The Review E (Thanks for reading!)

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PPRECIATE receiving the monthly A Alumni e-News, but wish it was easier to read on mobile devices (Again, thanks for reading!)

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Joseph “Mojo” Lee graduated from Azusa Pacific University on May 3, 2014 with a B.A. in Business Management. He is serving as the Assistant Director for Sonshine Specialized Camping Ministries this summer, his fifth summer involved with the Christian camp ministry. He plans to start full time with Revolution Financial Management, a financial advising firm in Torrance, Calif., in September 2014.

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Charles Nesler was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship. Charlie will spend the 2014-2015 academic year assisting in the teaching of American Studies, including English language studies, at a German school. Charlie graduated in May 2014 from Macalester College, with degrees in Economics and German Studies. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and is a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the national Economics honor society. Charlie recently received the 3M Scholar Award for outstanding academic achievement in the field of Economics.

SAVE THE DATE LFA & Ferry Hall 2014 Homecoming & Reunion and A Decade of Gratitude: BIG Campaign Celebration For more information: www.lfanet.org/reunion

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2014 AAB MEMBERS

Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) Holds First Official Meeting

By Ruth Keyso Members of Lake Forest Academy’s Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) met on campus April 25-26, 2014, to dialogue about alumni engagement and involvement with the Academy and to get a glimpse of the school day in action. This was the board’s first official meeting since the former Alumni Council and Ferry Hall Advisory Board joined together in 2013.

The AAB comprises 33 alumni from the classes of 1954 through 2008. These alumni, who represent both LFA and Ferry Hall, serve as ambassadors for the Academy and, as such, meet with key leaders at the school to discuss such aspects as curriculum, strategic planning, finance, admission, etc. Their chief role is to build and maintain relationships among alumni, in support of the Academy.

During the group’s two-day annual meeting in April 2014, they took tours of campus, observed classes, met with a panel of 10 current students, and worked in small groups to discuss ways to increase alumni involvement and support of the school. In addition, they enjoyed sessions with Head of School John Strudwick about strategic planning; Dean of Admission Loring Strudwick about admission guidelines and procedures; and members of the External Relations Office about connection and engagement efforts with alumni and other constituencies.

The group plans to meet again during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, October 17-18, 2014. For more information about the AAB, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Ruth Keyso at rkeyso@lfanet.org or 847-615-3268. n

Pictured are (l to r): Harriet Arpee Sherman ’54, Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06, Tommy Clarke ’14

Mary Anne Ameter ’61 Derek Bagley ’06 Anne Bloomberg ’59 Colin Campbell ’56 Brooke Wesley Chapman ’06 Charlie Cooper ’96 Fran Crane ’05 Jessica Douglas ’96 Myron Ford ’83 Gail Gadberry ’85 Linda Parker Garard ’73 Jordan Grossman ’97 Terry Hall ’67 Mark Haupt ’97 John Ireland ’88 Nell Bruen Ireland ’88 Duane Jackson ’01 Scott Kaeser ’96 Loretta Kalnow Kaplan ’73 Mark Karstrom ’80 Darren Kelly ’00 Erik Kimble ’85 Martin Mghnon ’05 Cecily Barnett Meers ’69 Scott Meloun ’77 Arthur Preiss III ’04 Ann Ridge ’71 Emily Sammon Curtis ’91 Amish Shah ’92 Beth Petit Shaw ’75 Harriet Arpee Sherman ’54 Michael Simms ’08 Coco Nazon Yisrael ’85

Alumni Advisory Board members work in groups to discuss topics related to alumni engagement and involvement with LFA. (clockwise, l to r): Jordan Grossman ’97, Duane Jackson ’01, Terry Hall ’67, John Ireland ’88, and Derek Bagley ’06.

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Nancy Corwith Dangler Norcross, 96, died June 7, 2013. After leaving Ferry Hall, she graduated from the Miss Porter’s School in Farmington Conn., then studied at the Chicago Art Institute.

During WWII, she served as a Red Cross hospital volunteer. She was an active member of the Junior League, the Cosmopolitan Club, and the Century Club. Nancy was a key figure in a number of programs sponsored by the Connecticut Valley Council of World and Community Affairs, including UNICEF, Great Decisions, Hospitality for Foreign Visitors, UN Day Observances, and the International Festival. She worked as a docent in the Springfield Art Museums, and produced a number of programs for WWLP. She was the founder and President of “Artists Today,” a nonprofit corporation designed to promote the careers of Western Mass. artists. Nancy produced and directed a number of videos for this organization, including artists Barry Moser, Russell Jacques, and Oriole Farb Feshbach. Nancy and her late husband Pliny retired in 1973, and enjoyed traveling, from the Far East to Africa, Europe, and Scandinavia, as well as throughout North America. Their means of travel included ship, train, river boat, RV, and even a hot air balloon. She is survived by three sons, “Chips” Norcross, Rick Norcross, Geoff Norcross (Cindy), and two granddaughters.

Lt. Col. Robert T. Sweeney, USAF Ret. Col. Sweeney was born on Oct 21, 1917. He grew up in Kentucky and Illinois. He entered the US Army in 1940 as a Lieutenant. He served in the Military Police, American Military Government in Korea, and NATO service in Italy. He was an expert on valuable antique firearms—buying and selling for many years. He is survived by his daughter Sudee Campbell; his son Major John Sweeney, USA Ret.; and nephew Steven Sweeney.

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Emmylou Groub Bollinger, 97, passed away June 6, 2013. Graduating from Shields High School, Emmylou also attended Ferry Hall, Fairmont Women’s School in Farmington, W.Va., and Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Emmylou was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church, and also belonged to the Schneck Hospital Guild, Embroiderer’s Guild, Psi Iota Xi Sorority, was a charter member of All Thumbs Garden Club and Meals-onWheels, and was in various bridge clubs. Travel was an important part of Emmylou and her husband Don’s lives, and they enjoyed many trips with friends and family. Survivors include two daughters and one son; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, and twenty-three greatgrandchildren.

Helen “Jane” Chapman Erlich, 92, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away September 20, 2013.

Jane graduated from Ferry Hall, then attended Mills College in Oakland Calif. Jane and her husband, Louis, were long time members of the New Reform Temple. She donated much of her time to many charitable organizations, including the Kansas City Chapter of the American Red Cross. Jane also enjoyed being with her dogs, her garden and trees. She treasured her many friends. Jane was devoted to her husband and children, as well as her brother and his family. She is preceded in death by husband, Louis H. Ehrlich Jr.; and brother, Bernard Chapman.

Survivors include two sons, Frank and Louis Ehrlich.

1938 Helen Cooper Hoffer, 95, passed away on April 25, 2014. Helen married Robert A. Hoffer on June 30, 1942. Bob predeceased her in 2007.

They are survived by children Robert Hoffer, Jr., William (Taffy) Hoffer and Mary (Dave) Eagin; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Helen graduated from Purdue in 1941 with a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. Following graduation Helen taught nutrition classes through the Red Cross during WWII, and supported Bob by moving thirteen times in thirteen years until settling in Elgin, Ill. Helen was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, serving as the coordinator of the Sunday School program and on the Altar Guild.

Stanley William Gross, 92, died on August 24, 2013. A resident of Mountain View, Calif., he was born in Boston, Mass. He was married to

Aileen Silverman and together they raised three children, Bart, Linda and Rick.

1941 James C. James, Jr., 90, passed away on June 12, 2012. Jim graduated from the University of Illinois in 1949, where he earned a B.S. in architectural engineering and was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon men’s fraternity. He was a licensed professional engineer most of his adult life. Jim married Helen E. Wheeler in 1943.

He was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church, where he was a member of the vestry and served as senior warden in the 1990s.

Jim was also a life member of the University of Illinois Foundation’s President’s Council and a member of the National Gargoyle Architectural Honor Society. Jim served his country during WWII as a corporal in the Army Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1946 after serving as a navigator on many submarine locating sorties in the Atlantic theater. Jim worked many years for the Masonite Corporation, developing several patents in the 1950s. He changed careers in the 1960s, becoming a sales executive for Dundee Cement Co., after further educating himself in Aggregates and Concrete at the University of Maryland’s college of Engineering in 1964. Dundee became Holnam Inc., and he retired from Holnam in 1990 as vice president of sales, Midwest Division. Survivors include son, James C. (Michele) James III; two grandchildren; two nieces; and several great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by parents; wife; two sisters, and a nephew.

1942 Robert G. Cronson, 87, died on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. He married Agnes Kohorst on December 5, 1987. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1946, he earned a B.A. in Economics from Dartmouth College.

He then entered the University of Chicago Law School and was awarded a law degree in 1950.

Mr. Cronson was elected in 1974 to serve as Illinois’ first Constitutional Auditor General, a position he served faithfully for seventeen years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; two sons; two daughters; nine grandchildren; and three step-children.

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Former Trustee Helped Arrange Purchase of Mellody Farms in 1948 for LFA Campus Excerpted from the obituary written and published by Alexander D. Stuart

Life Trustee Jim Stuart ’59 and his father, former Trustee Bob Stuart, outside the Stuart Sculpture Room in 2003.

Robert D. Stuart, Jr., 98, former Ambassador to Norway, long time chief executive of the Quaker Oats Company, a leader in civic and business affairs for more than 60 years (including a number of years on the LFA Board of Trustees), and father of LFA Life Trustee Jim Stuart ’59, died on May 8, 2014.

ganization dedicated to keeping America out of the developing European conflict. America First disbanded shortly after Pearl Harbor in 1941, and Stuart joined the Army as a field artillery officer. He served two years overseas and was discharged in 1946 with the rank of Major and returned to law school at Yale.

As a young law student at Yale in 1940, Stuart joined with a group of classmates, including Gerald Ford, Potter Stewart and Kingman Brewster–a future U.S. President, Supreme Court Justice and Yale College president–to found the America First Committee, a grass roots or-

Upon graduation, he joined the Quaker Oats Company, which was co-founded by his grandfather Robert Stuart. He spent 38 years there, the last 15 as chief executive, until stepping down in 1984 to join the diplomatic corps. He served as President Regan’s ambassador to Nor-

Ambassador Stuart is survived by his wife Lillan, sister Margaret S. Hart ’40, his son James M. Stuart ’59 (Dianne), daughter Marian S. Pillsbury, son Alexander D. Stuart (Robin), daughter-in-law Nancy M. Stuart; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. n

Maurine Ellen Leas Hines, 89, died on Nov. 13, 2012. Upon graduation from South Side High School in 1941, she attended Ferry Hall. She then transferred to Indiana University, where she studied art and design and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She married Robert L. Hines in 1943 (they met in kindergarten).

They had five children and in 1954 Maurine and Bob were two of the original founders of Johnny Appleseed School (now called Easter Seals Arc of Fort Wayne) so their son Bobby would have a place to go to school. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years. She enjoyed spending time in Florida and her home at Lake Wawasee, where she loved taking family boat rides. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother who enjoyed art, fashion, interior design, gardening, reading and playing Bridge.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Gary) Muncy, Janice (Joe) Sopata, and Barbara Hines; son, Scott (Diane) Hines; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Robert L. Hines; son, Robert L. “Bobby” Hines Jr.; a sister and a brother.

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Alice Mae Jones Baldwin, 89, passed away on May 10, 2014. She was a graduate of Ottumwa High School (Iowa) class of 1944, and a junior college student at Ferry Hall from 1944-45. Alice Mae spoke very highly of the education she received at Ferry Hall, both the academic learning and the life lessons. She particularly loved the head of Ferry Hall, Miss Eloise Tremain. Although she despised the French language, having spent countless hours late at night on her French homework, when her husband went to work for a French steel company, she was able to help him learn the language and eventually excel at it. She was predeceased by her husband William J. Baldwin, and son, Mark V. Baldwin. She is survived by sons Timothy G. (Linda) Baldwin, and Peter J. (Eileen) Baldwin and two grandchildren, Leidy and Timothy Baldwin.

Phillips Hungerford, 85, died April 9, 2014.

His formative education began at The Haverford School in Philadelphia and was completed at Lake Forest Academy. He graduated from Princeton University in 1951 with a degree in economics. In the fall of 1951, Phil was married to Julie Robinson on September 8, and reported to duty to serve in the United State Marine Corps on September 10. In 1953, he returned home to Greenville with Julie and their growing family. He started a banking career that would span nearly a quarter-century, first at Peoples National Bank, and then as founder and President of First Piedmont Bank and Trust. Phil left banking in the late 1970s, returning to school, earning a degree in City and Regional Planning at Clemson University. He embarked on a second career in urban development, consulting with Research Triangle Institute of Raleigh, N.C. He worked on international development projects through USAID. Phil was civic minded, playing leadership roles with the Greenville Symphony, the YMCA, Greenville Arts Festival and the NC Outward Bound. He was an active member of Christ Church. Phil was a great sportsman, competing in the Scottish Highland Games at Furman into his 80s. Phil was predeceased by his wife, Julie, and his sons James Robinson Hungerford and

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Janice “Jill” Krause Hauser, 84, passed away on January 11, 2012. She was the wife of Stephen for 29 years and the late Dwan V. Ziegler.

She had two daughters, Dawn Meador (Rusty) and Carol Spencer (Glenn), four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

way from 1984 to 1989. He then continued in public service, first with President George H.W. Bush in 1991 and then President Clinton in 1993 nominated him for Defense Base Case Closure and Realignment Commission.

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Leslie Phillips “Flip” Hungerford II. He is survived by daughters, Grace Hungerford Pearson (Jonathan), and Margaret Barrow Hungerford; a son, Earle Gilreath Hungerford (Margaret); eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

1948 James Daniel “J.D.” MacDonald, 84, died on April 24, 2014. He graduated from Hobart University in 1952, where he received a B.A. with a major in history and international relations.

He married Charlotte Mary (Charie) Roberson on April 8, 1961. J.D. served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force in Europe before launching his investment career with Harriman, Ripley & Co. He was awarded the Chartered Investment Counselor designation by the Investment Counsel Association of America in 1976. In 2007, he retired, giving him time to indulge passions for woodworking, world travel and hunting. He was a member of the Raleigh Tavern Society of Colonial Williamsburg and a Life Member of the Ruffed Grouse Society. He is survived by wife, Charie, daughter, Mary King MacDonald Squire, sons, David Dittmar MacDonald, and Daniel Murphy MacDonald; and seven granddaughters.

1953 Lawrence H. Spero, 70, died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 in Arizona. He was active in the community and many organizations including his membership at AM Echod and Glen Flora. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flo Spero, in 1995. He is survived by Ann Wachter; two sons, Timothy (Deb), and David “Abdullah”; one daughter, Victoria (Bill); two grandsons; his sister, Sandra (Don); several cousins; and many nieces and nephews.

Donald R. Wager passed away on March 24, 2014, nine days after his 78th birthday. Don lived his life with boundless love, respect, honor, wisdom and generosity. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his wife, Renee, his children, Sarah and Matt, his grandchildren, Jessica and Hailey, his brother, Bob, and so many other close relatives and friends. He was admired and loved by many. Don practiced criminal law in Los Angeles County for 50 years. In April 2013, Don received a lifetime achievement award

from the LA Criminal Courts Bar Association for his tireless and dedicated pursuit of the truth and justice throughout his outstanding legal career. Don loved the practice of law, the thrill of being in court, and represented his clients with great passion and honor. The family welcomes emails detailing fond memories of Don (send to reneewager@hotmail.com).

1954 Edward J. Largent, Jr., 78, passed away on May 5, 2014. He served in the United States Navy.

Edward then went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Music from The Ohio State University, his Master’s Degree in Music Performance from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. in Music Theory and Composition from The Ohio State University. He retired from Youngstown State University following 34 years as a music professor.

Edward’s passion was composing and performing music. He was also an accomplished pianist. He volunteered as the piano player for choir programs at Orchard Hill Elementary School in North Canton. Survivors include two sons, Edward J. Largent III (Jacque) and Jonathan Richard Largent (Tina); five grandchildren; sister Katie (Peter Dickinson) Largent and brother Jorg Richard Largent. At the family’s request, contributions may be made in Edward’s memory to support the music program at Lake Forest Academy. Please make memorial gifts payable to Lake Forest Academy and mail to: Lake Forest Academy, 1500 W. Kennedy Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045, or gifts may be made online at: www. lfanet.org/give.

1957 Franklin “Frank” Roy Raiter, 75, died April 5, 2014. He graduated from Brown University.

Frank served as Lieutenant in the Navy and on the USS Ranger and was then shore-based in HaTien, Vietnam. He was awarded, among other medals, two Bronze Stars for his service in Vietnam. Frank worked for the Naval Intelligence. Following his Naval service, he was a Policy Analyst with the Maritime Administration in Washington, D.C. until he retired and moved to Kennebunk, Maine in 2003. Frank coauthored a book with Francis Carol, titled The Fires of Autumn, about the history of his hometown, Cloquet, Minn. He was a member of the Cumberland Club in Portland, Maine and of the Eagle Rock Yacht Club, where he served as Commo-

dore. Frank is survived by his wife of 47 years, Maureen Janerich Raiter; daughter, Amy Raiter Dwek; granddaughter, Victoria Dwek; sister, Katheryn Schneider (Richard); and step-sister, Lynn Scott (Richard).

1960 Roger Rardin, 71, died March 27, 2014. He graduated from UW Madison in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1970. In April of 1983 he married Jane Seymour in Madison, Wis. For many years Roger was an investment consultant. He enjoyed golfing, reading everything he could, was gifted in dealing with people, had a great sense of humor and was a huge fan of the Wisconsin Badgers and Chicago Bears. Roger is survived by his wife, Jane; son Jason (David Wackman) Rardin; daughter Stephanie RardinWegman; two granddaughters; mother, Mary Sunderland; sisters, Marilyn (Joe Clark) RardinKafka, and Susan (Frank) Liedtke; a niece, and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his father and a granddaughter.

1973 Donna Saxl Wenzel died Jan. 12, 2009. She was a resident of Chandler, Ariz. According to her senior yearbook, Donna was a four-year girl at Ferry Hall, a copywriter for the yearbook, and a member of the dance team.

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John Frederick Myers 47, passed away in April 2013. John graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S. degree in civil engineering.

He designed construction equipment for Hartman Fabco Company, and recently for CMTE1.

John was very mechanical and loved working on engines, playing drums and billiards. He was a lover of dogs, especially Dobermans, and his favorite sports teams were the Red Wings, Wolverines, and Spartans. He was preceded in death by his parents and three dogs, Roxie, Sandy, and Trixie. Surviving are his fiancée, Shannon Royston; dog, Angel; siblings Jeannie (Fred Sawyer) Myers, Carl (Barbara Basney) Myers, Gary (Michelle) Myers, David (Lester Martin) Myers; step-mother Paulyn Myers; step-brother Craig Doll; step-sisters Denise Cote and Dawn Bon Ami; niece Lauren, and nephew Alexander.

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The Armour House: Touring the Water Garden, Winter Garden, and Grounds of Mellody Farm

BY RITA SCHULIEN MACAYEAL ’87, ARCHIVIST & RESEARCH LIBRARIAN

Rose Garden.

Image courtesy of the Elsa Parker Fitzgerald Family.

Welcome back to our ongoing exploration of the architectural and landscape history of the Armour House. We will continue our “walking tour” that began in last fall’s Review with a stroll outside to the formal gardens and back inside to the Garden Room.

Standing on the terrace at the back of the mansion, we look out over the Italianate formal gardens extending over 300 feet to a large casino of stone and terra-cotta with a tiled roof (known as “the pagoda” today). Originally called the “Water Garden” by the Armour family, it held many shrubs and plantings amidst beautiful fountains and sculptures, and two large water-filled reflecting pools each measuring 75 feet wide by 125 feet long.

The stately and lush Water Garden was surrounded by gravel walking paths that were shaded by Wheatley Oaks and English Elms.

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estate grounds included a rose garden with over 15,000 square feet of roses in pink, yellow and white varieties (and gladiolas to provide color past the rose season); a Dutch garden with a large circular center flower bed; a Japanese grape arbor with vines that turned black to contrast the red foliage; a two-acre vegetable garden to produce all the vegetables and fruits needed by the Armours and their staff (planted with tulips each fall); a fruit tree orchard; and a nut tree grove. The estate also had a separate flower garden for cuttings, an orangerie, a pergola, a greenhouse, a croquet court, and tennis courts.

Leaving the formal gardens, we enter the Armour House from the rear terrace through large arched doorways into the Garden Room. This room was originally called the “Winter Garden” by the Armours and was used often, especially to entertain guests during the day. With a marble fountain, a statue of Diana, potted shrubs, plants, and small trees, the room was designed to create the sense of an indoor garden space. The walls are carved with a plaster frieze of

nature images and have wood panels of trelliswork. The interior of this room (as well as others in the Armour House) was designed by Elsie de Wolfe, who is now credited with establishing interior decoration as a profession. Known in later years as Lady Mendl, Elsie de Wolfe was a close friend of Mrs. Armour and brought many items and furnishings to the estate from Europe. She published a tremendously influential book in 1913 called The House in Good Taste, which included among other images a photograph of Mrs. Armour’s Chinese paper screen, and described some of the furnishings in the Winter Garden such as a jardinière table used as a combination desk and planter and the extra long couches covered in white and green-leaf striped velvet. In her memoir, Elsie de Wolfe recalled the Armour’s Winter Garden as “the perfection of beauty.”

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