Marianapolis Magazine Winter 2017 by Marianapolis

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The magazine of Marianapolis Preparatory School

Winter 2017

In this issue A Path to Excellence

Golf Tournament

Parent & Family Weekend

Fall Sports

Wellness Week

Arts

Halloween

Rake Day

Student Life

Experiential Learning

Alumni & Community Soccer Game

Class Notes

Alumni Reception

Alumni Feature

In Memoriam

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Board of Directors Dan Atwood, Chairman P’01, P’07, P’20 Joseph Adiletta ’72 Alyson Aleman ’89 Richard Androlewicz P’99, P’05 Mehdi Anwar Charlie Baron P’93, P’95 Ron Coderre Dave Conrad William DuPont P’10, P’17 Ryan Ford P’13, P’16 Michael Herlihy Sherry Irwin P’09, P’10 Debra LaFiandra P’16, P’17 Paul LaFramboise ’79, P’07, P’10, P’15 Jim LaPosta Keith O’Hara Raenato Patria ’56 Tammy Rawls P’10, P’12 Mark Russell ’67 Editor-In-Chief: Rachel Rogers Managing Editor: Robin Cassella Stanley Layout & Design: Brian Jacobson Principal Writer: Robin Cassella Stanley Contributing Writers: William Aldenberg ’18, Zekai Guo ’18, Zhewei Shi ’18, Tinghong Yang ’18 Contributing Photography: William Aldenberg ’18, Robin Cassella Stanley, Julia DiNoia ’18, Elizabeth Edwards, Zekai Guo ’18, Brian Jacobson, Reanna Kuzdzal ’17, Cosmo Quercia, Rachel Rogers, Sam Sadowsky, Zhewei Shi ’18, Sara Strecker, Tinghong Yang ’18

Cover photo: Students, faculty, and staff form an MPREP on the Gustavson Track & Field on the morning of Rake Day

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Welcome

“Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me.” These words of the well known song of the same name were sung by the entire Marianapolis community at the start to the school year. It was at this same celebration that I introduced the theme for the year - peace. I encouraged our community to have a global awareness, to understand other people’s perspectives, and to be accepting of the many differences between all of us. As the year has progressed, and current world events have transpired, the theme of peace has become more relevant than ever. Educating our students to have an awareness of their surroundings is of paramount importance to the world in which they currently live, and the one in which this generation will inherit and lead. In the next few pages you will read about new initiatives Marianapolis has introduced to cultivate this global awareness in our students, beginning in the freshman year. You will read about the Ninth Grade Experience, where the seeds for a lifetime of humanities-based learning are planted, and you will learn about the Centers of Excellence, a chance for real world experience while expanding and exploring interests. In each of these signature programs, we are preparing these young adults to lead the charge on the pathway to service, innovation, and success. I am incredibly proud of our community. Our culture is steeped in rallying around one another in good times and bad. The fall was filled with great moments of school pride illustrated by the girls’ soccer team and their bid for the NEPSAC championship. Congratulations to the team on yet another history-making season, and to the many fans who traveled near and far to support our school, thank you. Please join me in emphasizing peace in all aspects of our lives; personal, spiritual, in our communities, and around the world. Let us never stop asking the question of “what are we doing as individuals to promote peace?” While the notions of living peacefully and in unity are not new to Marianapolis, they are always worth reinforcing. I hope you enjoy this edition as you read about the many wonderful things happening both inside and outside of the classroom. Warm Regards,

Joseph C. Hanrahan Head of School

A Path To

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arianapolis is an institution steadfast in its mission and purpose to educate young adults with compassion, content, and integrity. For 91 years, hundreds of educators have contributed to the success and wellbeing of our students, not only for the short time they spend at Marianapolis, but for college and adulthood. It is imperative that Marianapolis remains innovative in its approach to education to consistently produce globally aware citizens and future leaders. With this in mind, our vision statement reads: “Marianapolis Preparatory School will become a leader in the Catholic educational community, committed to exploring and adopting innovative educational technologies while remaining traditional in its approach to character development.” Marianapolis has made several strides in exploring innovative ways to educate and prepare its students. Marianapolis has proudly unveiled two new signature programs this academic year to stand alongside online course offerings: the Ninth Grade Experience and The Centers of Excellence. “It is critically important for this generation of learners, where mountains of information are readily available on any topic, to be able to think critically and work collaboratively,” noted Head of School Joseph Hanrahan. “The Centers will give students opportunities through experiential and project-based learning by way of internships, guest lectures, and capstone projects. We will call upon other thought leaders and alumni, such as Board Member Mark Russell, a highly accomplished health care management executive.” Mr. Russell has been integral to the Centers since its inception and is now giving back and sharing his expertise as the Adjunct Lead Instructor in the Business & Entrepreneurship curriculum. The creation of the Centers of Excellence reminds us of our

Dr. Edward Sembor, Associate Dean of Experiential Learning and Centers of Excellence Director, Karen Tata, Associate Head of School, and Board Member Mark Russell ’67, Adjunct Lead Instructor in the Business & Entrepreneurship curriculum

unique history. Alumni until the early 1990s were awarded specialized diplomas in certain areas of interest: Classical, Scientific, and General Studies. Due to the fire of 1964 destroying all records, the exact dates of the specialized diploma program are not known, however it appears that the course of studies continued from Marianapolis’ transition from a college to a prep school. Students who were well versed in English would follow a linguistics course of study and those with a critical mind for math and science would follow in that path. Ultimately, these certificates gave students an advantage when applying for college, and in their future careers, with courses being the equivalent of college entrance classes. As an alumnus, Mr. Russell ’67 remembers fondly the holistic teachings of the Marian fathers, a drastic difference from his previous school, and the care they took to prepare students. “At Marianapolis, there was academic rigor, attention to schedule, the performance against expectations. You might not remember every Algebra 2 formula, but you learned how to get there, and how to prepare, and how to study.” Looking to build upon the successes of its past and to stay true to the Marian legacy and the goal of innovative learning as a means for preparation, as outlined in the strategic vision, the

Centers Of Excellence Components A Required Track Curriculum Internship C.O.E. Voice

A coached, public sharing of students' experiences as a result of the program.

C.O.E. Seminar Speaker Series Online Component L.E.A.P. Week Participation in a Club or Activity

Correlating with the C.O.E. program of concentration.

Centers of Excellence was born. Described as a specialized diploma program, students beginning with the Class of 2020 will self select into one of two centers: Civic Engagement & Service, and Business & Entrepreneurship. A third Center involving innovation is in the process of being developed. Students enrolled in the Centers will embark on a unique course curriculum focused on the area of study of their chosen Center, complete a three-week supervised internship, and complete a senior capstone project, among other requirements. Students who have successfully completed the program, in addition to the standard graduation requirements, will receive a specialized diploma at graduation. The Centers aim to enhance a student’s traditional education, while allowing them to become globally engaged in a specific focal area with practical experience. The School is continuously examining all aspects of curricular life, including but not limited to areas such as the use of technology in the classroom, extracurricular offerings, social and residential programming, and leadership development. It is in this same vein that the School examined other key programs, such as L.E.A.P. Week, and saw an opportunity to expand upon core strengths while at the same time create academic enrichment opportunities that will enhance the student experience. Students graduating

from the Centers will possess numerous skills including critical thinking, ethical and civic responsibility, information fluency, quantitative literacy, oral communication, and creative capacity. In addition, students will have a greater understanding of their potential career goals and aspirations. “With the Centers we are rounding out the academics to make it relevant, to make it today, to add a competitive niche and specialty, and to differentiate ourselves,” said Mr. Russell, who will serve as the Adjunct Lead Instructor in the Business & Entrepreneurship curriculum. “The students have to be better prepared. They have to feel confident. Being a prep school is not a differentiator anymore. A good academic program is not enough. Great references and great test scores is not enough.” Once in their junior year, students will be required to complete a three-week internship. Dozens of local, and not-so-local businesses have already agreed to host interns such as law offices, non-profit agencies, insurance agencies, nursing homes, business consultants, and technology businesses. Prior to beginning an internship, which will potentially take place during the L.E.A.P. Week and March Break time period, juniors will take an internship seminar to fully prepare for and empower them throughout the internship experience.

9th Grade Experience One semester Casimir Seminar Full year Humanities Course

In addition, students graduating from the Centers will be more prepared, more qualified, and more focused on their future goals, all qualities desired by colleges. James Richardson, Director of College Placement and a former college admissions counselor explained, “It will portray these students as much better prepared to come into an academic program at a university. A student who elects to participate in a program that is optional will say a lot about who they are as a student and how academically oriented they are.”

Completing an internship prior to college has a proven track record of helping students discover or further expand their interest for their future college major. Mona Sansoucy ’75 completed a six-week internship at Hubbard Hospital during her senior year. While she had tentatively already chosen to go into the medical field, her internship “reaffirmed that choice.” She went on to study medical technology at Quinnipiac University. Similarly, her classmate Doug (Rene) Daniels ’75 interned with the history department at Nichols College, hoping to become a research historian. Mr. Daniels went on to study history at Boston College. One of the main goals of the Centers is to keep Marianapolis students competitive in the ever increasing collegiate applicant pool. Dr. Edward Sembor, Associate Dean of Experiential Learning and Centers of Excellence Director, explained, “Imagine one of our students applying to a very competitive business school. If they are working towards a Centers of Excellence diploma, they will be able to demonstrate that they have taken a course of study which emphasizes a business content, that they have completed an internship working in a viable business, and that they are writing a thorough and insightful capstone paper based not only on sound research but also on their own experiences. Think about the kind of informed and thoughtful interview that student would have and the depth of knowledge they will show.”

As a college preparatory school we need to prepare students for all aspects of college life, and beyond -- to be successful adults and contributing citizens to the world. As an institution, Marianapolis believes that this preparation begins as soon as a student steps foot on campus as a freshman. The freshman year curriculum is dedicated to formation through the newly launched Ninth Grade Experience. The formation courses teach necessary skills needed for the success of all high school students, and for the remainder of a student’s academic career. The Casimir Seminar and the Humanities course combined together, focus on building the skills of cross-curricular learning, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration, among others. It is critically important that ninth graders obtain these skill sets in order to successfully navigate the academically rigorous curriculum that follows. The end deliverable is that these skill sets are transferable throughout all aspects of their lives. The one semester Casimir Seminar harkens back to Marianapolis’ history with the Marians, named after the Venerable Casimir Wyszynski. His name serves as an acronym for Communication, Articulation, Skills, Innovation, Methodology, Information, and Research. Venerable Casimir Wyszynski was critical in the growth of the Marian order in the 18th century. The course aims to provide a foundation of essential skills to benefit first year students as they continue at Marianapolis.

“By the end of the course, students will have a greater understanding of: engaging in various modes of communication, working collaboratively, finding useful sources of information to enhance research, discerning and evaluating the information discovered, taking on leadership roles within the group environments, recognizing the influence of culture on communication, and thinking innovatively to formulate original ideas and form solutions to problems,” said Dr. Sembor. Skills that are learned in the Casimir Seminar, such as effective communication, critical analysis, and collaborative learning, are transferable to students' other classes, including the Humanities course. This unique course is taught by three instructors and blends history, English, and theology in an interdisciplinary approach to learning and understanding. With the overarching question for the year-long course as “What does it mean to be human?” freshmen are diving into the study of individuals, societies, and environments through historical, geographical, social, economic, religious, moral, and cultural contexts. “The idea is to try and get students to look at things not on a two-dimensional plane, or just one linear path, but to recognize that all things are multifaceted,” said Bill Hatzberger, Chair of History and Theology, and Humanities instructor. By combining three subjects into one course, the instructors are able to explain how everything is connected, which ultimately will aid students in their future studies. “Our focus is how do we as a team get the freshmen started now, so as they enter into sophomore, junior, senior year, they already have the tools to be successful at that higher level, and then onto college?” explained Hatzberger.

to experience, as well as utilize, the cross-curricular framework of analysis in their future studies both at Marianapolis and beyond. When students study a subject we want them to seek a broad understanding of that subject as it is connected to other academic studies,” explained Karen Tata, Associate Head of School. “Three powerhouse experts in their fields come together to model teamwork and collaboration, as they present classes.” After completing the formative Ninth Grade Experience, freshmen will have access to the Centers curriculum if they wish to participate in the program beginning their sophomore year. The vision for the future of the Centers is to continue enhancing the breadth of courses, internships, L.E.A.P. Week activities, and networking opportunities. In order to expand these offerings and continue to give our students the best possible options and resources, it is our hope that alumni, past parents, and friends will contribute to this growing program with their own expertise. Mark Russell has already shared his own real world business experience with Marianapolis’ Introduction to Business Management class and will continue to assist with the Centers with curricular and programmatic design, hosting interns, and recruiting other adjunct faculty. “We have to bring in seasoned people to make their contribution. It’s essential. It helps to broaden our minds. You don't have a program without it,” Mr. Russell explained. “Obviously the broader adjunct faculty are, the more opportunities we’ll have for the internship experience. We must look to give students a niche, a differentiation as they go to college. We must improve every year in our offerings so our value proposition continues to grow. That is our legacy.”

A three instructor model shows a commitment to both content and method and is intentional in its design. “We want students

Internship In their junior year, students take part in hands-on, real world experience with a three week internship & corresponding internship course. Typical tasks, roles, and functions for Student Interns: Research, writing drafts, reviewing websites, data collection, data analysis, record keeping, PR and outreach, meeting clients, and fundraising.

Capstone Centers of Excellence concludes in the senior year with a collaborative capstone course under the supervision of a teacher/mentor. The course will feature an experience review and a summative writing component.

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THE RON & DONNA CODERRE SCHOLARSHIP Ron and Donna Coderre of Putnam, Conn. have been a part of Marianapolis for the past 10 years when Ron became a Board Member. They are both highly involved members of the northeastern Connecticut community. Together, they started the Ron & Donna Coderre Scholarship, an endowed fund awarded to a student going into their senior year who has demonstrated a strong quality of character and leadership in the classroom and on the athletic fields. This is the third year of awarding the scholarship to a recipient meeting the qualifications of being a resident of northeastern Connecticut with demonstrated need. During their time as members of the Marianapolis community, the Coderres have continually been impressed with the quality of a Marianapolis education and the upstanding citizens that are its students. “Looking back on it, what really pulled at my heart strings was that Ron and I have been extremely lucky in our lifetime and we share the same goals and morals that Marianapolis stands for, and that was the whole crux of it,” Mrs. Coderre said. “What a wonderful opportunity if we could help a student and make a difference in any way.” The scholarship is awarded to a student who is not necessarily the highest ranking, but to someone who “…later on in life is going to represent Marianapolis and its values wherever they go, and I know they are going to go far and wide because our students are everywhere in the world,” explained Mr. Coderre. The Coderres hope that others will consider donating to Marianapolis because as Mrs. Coderre described, “It’s our future. I think that it’s important for people to give to Marianapolis, again to reiterate the morals and the virtues that the School distills in its students. They are the ones that I think are going to be the most well-rounded because of everything they have access to and I think going down the road they are going to be the leaders of this very complex world.”

Percentage of students that the Marianapolis Fund will benefit this year:

100%

The Marianapolis Fund provides benefits to the students and meets the school’s highest priorities each year.

Participation is important Every donation makes an impact.

Ways to Give You can choose to make your gift to Marianapolis in a variety of methods. Visit www.marianapolis.org/giving to learn more.

To Make a Gift Visit www.marianapolis.org/give or contact Susan Andersen, Director of Development at sandersen@marianapolis.org.

Winning Co-Ed Team

Winning Men's Team

Marianapolis Preparatory School continued its success this year with its 37th Annual Golf Tournament. The tournament held on September 13 at the Raceway Golf Club in Thompson, attracted 152 golfers including alumni, parents, faculty and friends of Marianapolis. The tournament raised over $52,000. The proceeds from the tournament go toward scholarships for local students to attend the school. Current scholarship recipients were on hand at the tournament to help throughout the day. “On behalf of everyone at Marianapolis, I am grateful to all those who supported the day. Many people come back year after year and have made this tournament what it is today,” said Susan Andersen, Director of Development. Following the tournament, golfers and guests enjoyed dinner at the Raceway Restaurant where over 20 items were raffled off. Silent auction items included a two-week stay at a private condo in Melbourne Beach, Florida, and a two-night stay at the Thorncroft Inn on Martha’s Vineyard. New this year was a 50/50 raffle where the winner took home over $700.

Winning Women's Team

Tournament Sponsors: The Mousseau Family John ’74, Peter ’79, David ’80, and Ann Mousseau Noack Rampco Construction Company – Dudley, MA Richard Androlewicz – Board Member, P’99, P’05 Resources Management Corp. – West Hartford, CT Michael Herlihy – Board Member Thompson Electrical Contractors – Quinebaug, CT Webster Management Associates – Mount Laurel, NJ

Winning Teams: 1st Place Men - Score: 58 Matt Desaulnier, P’18 John Darigan, P’18 Christian Sarantopoulos, P’18, P’20 Mark Seiffert, P’20 1st Place Women - Score: 73 Lisa Bodreau, P’10, P’14, P’17 Dawn Menoche Beth Aulenback Terry Buron 1st Place Co-Ed - Score: 64 Paul LaFramboise ’79, P’07, P’10, P’15, Board Member Nancy LaFramboise P’07, P’10, P’15 Jeff LaFramboise ’07 Eric LaFramboise ’10 Closest to the Pin: Bill Monaco Longest Drive Women: Cathy Church Longest Drive Men: Zack Morin ’11

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he color pink is becoming a familiar and welcomed sight on the Marianapolis campus during Parent & Family Weekend. For 10 years running, Marianapolis has partnered with Finally Lisa’s Hair Salon for “Break the Code for the Cause” to promote breast cancer awareness. During “Break the Code,” students, faculty, parents, and other community members get their hair streaked pink to show their support for those battling cancer. For the past three years Todd Sansoucy spoke to the Marianapolis community about his experience battling stage 3 esophageal cancer. Sadly, Todd passed away in June. In his honor, the theme for the campaign this year was “And Down Goes Cancer,” to pay tribute to Todd’s motto during his fight. “We all know how devastating this disease truly is,” said Lisa Bodreau P’10, P’14, P’17 of Finally Lisa’s. “The fact is, in one way or another cancer affects us all. That is why it is up to all of us to beat cancer in our lifetime. I urge you to have the courage to wear the color pink in a way to honor someone you know, perhaps a friend, a loved one, who has battled cancer, beating cancer, or has won cancer.” This year 371 community members went pink, and raised $2,709. The feeling of unity and camaraderie was felt throughout the Marianapolis campus during Parent & Family Weekend as a sea of pink cheered on athletes, reminisced with friends, both old and new, and demonstrated the immense school spirit that is the Marianapolis community. Earlier in the week, students had the chance to look toward their future plans during the annual College Fair with over 80 colleges in attendance, the largest fair to date. Parents had the chance to meet with teachers, and students celebrated a successful beginning of the school year at the Fall Fling dance. Athletic games on Saturday resulted in multiple Marianapolis wins. Victories included girls’ varsity volleyball (set score of 3-1 against Bancroft School), girls’ varsity soccer (9-0 against Williams School), girls’ JV gold volleyball (set score of 2-0 against Bancroft School), and boys’ varsity soccer (7-0 against Williams School). The boys’ 3rds soccer team tied Hopkins School 4-4. The boys’ cross country team came in fourth place overall in the home meet, and girls’ cross country came in third. *Contributing writer Will Aldenberg ’18, Media Team

FALL SPORTS BOYS' CREW Marianapolis boys' crew had a strong fall season of growth. The team competed in six regattas this season, its fullest schedule to date. The addition of the New Hampshire Championship Regatta was a particular highlight this season for the boys, as they put in a strong performance on a new course. The team also made their debut at the Head of the Charles Regatta, one of the nation's most storied rowing events. Boys' crew will graduate Nicholas Alessandro, its first four-year fall rower this season. Nick provided a solid foundation for the team's growth over the past four years, and was an especially important member of the varsity boat this past season.

Three Time SENE Champions!

GIRLS' VARSITY SOCCER The girls’ varsity soccer team reached new heights in 2016 winning their third straight SENE championship and making the New England Prep School Championship Finals for the first time in school history. The team was a 7th seed in the playoffs and knocked off two higher seeds, including last year’s championship team, Berwick Academy in round 1. The second round of the playoffs saw the team avenge last year’s shootout loss to St. Luke’s in the semi-final game beating them in a 1-0 thriller. The girls would eventually lose a heartbreaker to Kimball Union by the same 1-0 score. The top scorers of the season were senior Emily Sheridan and sophomore Anna Bagley. Emily scored her 100th career goal, a milestone that Anna may duplicate in the coming years.

WRAP-UP BOYS' VARSITY SOCCER The boys’ varsity team ended the season 7-9-1, but more importantly had a successful year of teamwork, camaraderie, and good sportsmanship. Memorable games included a 4-0 win against Rocky Hill and a heartbreaking 2-2 tie against Portsmouth Abbey. The team had a 4-1-1 record at home. The Knights had a strong playoff run and defeated Williams in the Play-Ins, only to lose to a talented St. Andrew's side 2-1 away. Coaches Gustavson and Brooks are proud of the team for coming together and remaining positive examples of what it means to be a Knight both on and off the pitch.

GIRLS' CREW Marianapolis girls' crew had a great fall season, continuing its growth, with the notable addition of sophomore Kira Horan to bow seat. The girls competed in five regattas this season, putting in competitive performances at each at the varsity level, and gaining valuable experience at the novice level. Two girls from the varsity boat, Simone Fournier and Suzanne Ellis, will graduate from the program this year. Both were the first four-year rowers in the program. Their reliability has been an important asset for the young program, and their contributions will be sorely missed.

BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY The 2016 season was a fantastic one, due largely to the strong leadership of captain Jacob LaFiandra ’17. The fastest race on the boys' team was run by Joel White ’20 in 17:30 at Parent and Family Weekend, and the most significant improvement from the start of the season was seen by Quan "Erik" Le ’20 (an improvement of 11 minutes and 16 seconds). Joel received the Top Newcomer award, Erik received the Most Improved award, and Jin-Wei "Jerry" Chu ’17 won the Golden Knight award for his sportsmanship and strong support of his teammates.

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The 2016 season was a successful one, due largely to the strong leadership of captain Emily Maguire ’18. The fastest race on the girls' team was from Molly Romprey ’19 in 24:43 at the NEPSTA Championships. The most significant improvement from the start of the season was by Linh Mai ’19 (an improvement of 11 minutes and 46 seconds). For her hard work, Linh received the Most Improved Award, Niamh Raftery ’20 received the Top Newcomer award for her strong performances in many races, Emily received the Golden Knight award for her constant support of her teammates, and Molly received the Outstanding Achievement award for consistently being the top runner for the team.

VOLLEYBALL

The varsity volleyball team had a successful season, ending with a 6-10 record. Seniors Jordan Buell, Varvara Vandysh, and Gabrielle O’Connor contributed many kills and solid serving all season long for the Knights while classmates Mimi Vo and Drinda Lee were superb in the back row. Juniors Sabrina Godin, Eva Widmeyer, Sophia Widmeyer, Elisabeth Villa, and Emma Sarantopoulos were all over the stat sheet this season along with Olivia Summiel ’19. Juniors Eva and Sophia Widmeyer were recognized by NEPSAC Class B as all-stars for the season and were recognized at an all day event at the end of the season.

Marianapolis boys' JV soccer ended the season 8-7, and won 6 of their last 7 contests. An early 2-0 win over Lawrence Academy was the lone bright spot for the Knights in a 1-5 start to the season. • The boys’ thirds soccer team ended the season with a 4-7-2 record. Their first win against Lawrence (2-1) was the biggest win and it propelled the team forward with improved confidence for the remainder of the season. • Girl’s JV soccer ended the season with an overall record of 4-8. This year's squad marked some important wins against schools like Lincoln and Worcester Academy that up until this season were only a dream. • The JV gold volleyball team had a landmark 9-3 season. The team successfully implemented nuanced 4:2, 5:1, and 6:2 rotations in game situations over the course of the year. • JV maroon volleyball ended the season with 5 wins and 3 losses. Led by captains Meghan Brooks ’19 and Janel Syriac ’18, the team was able to pull together and combine positive energies for one of the most memorable victories during the season in the last game against MacDuffie School.

WELLNESS WEEK 2016 by Zhewei "Wyatt" Shi ’18 and Zekai "Jackie" Guo ’18, Media Team During the week of October 3, Marianapolis conducted a series wear green, the color for Mental Health Awareness. Also on of activities for Wellness Week in conjunction with Mental Thursday faculty pets were on campus for students to snuggle Health Awareness Week. and relax with. Simone Fournier ’17 and Taylor Downing ’18 shared their experiences with mental health with the Marianapolis community to introduce the week of awareness. In raising awareness of mental illness, they hoped their stories would change the impression surrounding mental health. On Wednesday, one hour of the day was designated for wellness activities, or a "mental health break." The community relaxed with serene activities such as laying down and listening to music, coloring, cooking, and making stress balls. “I thought it was really fun and educational,” said Yangchen “Tony” Gao ’18. “We should do it every Wednesday,” added Zongxuan “Dominic” Cao ’19. Both Tony and Dominic are excited for the next Wellness Week. Thursday was a dress down day and students were asked to

A baby animal farm and petting zoo was on campus on Friday to end the celebration. The animals included a lamb, goats, a piglet, chicks, ducklings, and baby bunnies. “We ran programs throughout Mental Health Awareness Week to reduce the stigma of mental health and for students and faculty to recognize ways they can pause their busy schedules, relax, and unwind,” said Ms. Zakreski, Assistant Dean of Students. “It is just as crucial for people to take care of their mental health as it is to take care of their physical health.” Ms. Zakreski continued by saying that the school plans on having more activities next year for Mental Health Awareness Week, but will also be offering more “Wellness Wednesdays” this year which will include presentations on campus by psychologists and therapists, and of course, more opportunities to play with faculty dogs and other baby animals.

Arts

1) Delia Hannon ’17 and Xiangyu "Raphael" Shi ’20 act out a scene from the fall play, "Class Action." 2) Olivia Laws ’18 performing with the Rock Band during the Christmas Concert. 3) Graphite pencil drawing "1,2, 3...5, 6" by Ke "Kathy" Li ’19. 4) Dancers in the annual fall dance show performing to "Brand New." 5) All of the dancers who performed in the fall dance show. 6) Zekai "Jackie" Guo ’18, Zilun "Oliver" Qiu ’19, and Lily Alessandro ’20 performing a number with the Concert Choir during the Christmas Concert. 7) Dancers leaping to "Valerie" in the fall dance show. 8) Graphite pencil drawing by Jiarui "Cherry" Zhang ’17. 9) Xiangyu "Raphael" Shi ’20 during "Class Action." 10) Artwork by Delia Hannon ’17. 11) Yifei "Tommy" Jiang ’18 on guitar with Jazz Band.

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On the morning of Rake Day, nearly 500 members of the Marianapolis community gathered on the Gustavson Track & Field and formed the image seen here and on the cover of this issue.

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Senior book signing

Mexican Independence Day

Climbing Mt. Wachusett Funky Friday in the dance studio

Junior Ring Day

House Cup Challenge - Mummy Wrap Ramblewild Ropes Course

Fall Varsity Athletic Dinner and Awards

Christmas in NYC

Pumpkin Carving at Bayer House

Thanksgiving Turkey Dip

Breakfast with Santa Walden Pond

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Cranberry Bogging

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Wooden Spoon Carving

"Wicked" at the Providence Performing Arts Center

Glass Bead Blowing

Kayaking

ALUMNI & COMMUNITY SOCCER GAME The annual Alumni & Community Soccer Game took place on Friday October 14 leading up to Parent and Family Weekend. Thank you to all of the alumni and community members who came out to play!

It was a heated game, ending with a 7-7 tie. The student team ultimately won in penalty kicks. We can't wait to see everyone again next year!

Class Notes Tom Sheehan ’47 released a new book entitled “Jehrico” in July. “Jehrico” is Sheehan’s 26th or 27th published book. Leo Clark ’66 moved to Texas in the late 80's from Florida. He has spent several months a year in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. He has two children and four grandchildren. He is a business owner and describes himself as semi-retired. Paul Lango ’68 competed in two Senior Track Meets last year. His goal this year was to compete in the Senior Games of all six New England States in the 65 - 69 age category, and successfully completed his goal. Here are some of his results: Connecticut: 2nd in the 50 meters and 4th in the 100 meters, long jump, and javelin; Rhode Island: 2nd in the 50 meters and 3rd in the javelin; Massachusetts: 4th in the shot put, discus, and javelin; Vermont: 2nd in the 100 meters, 4th in the 50 meters, discus, and shot put; Maine: 1st in the 100 meters, 2nd in the javelin, 3rd in the long jump, shot put, and 800 meters; New Hampshire: 2nd in the long jump.

Tom Sheehan ’47

Fernando Rivera-Munoz ’92 recently visited campus with his family. Pictured bottom left with Fr. Timothy Roth and Eric Gustavson. Leo Clark ’66

Paul Lango ’68

Charlie Grab ’08 will be taking the reigns as the president of the Alumni Board. Charlie is an Assistant General Manager in the Logistics Administration at UCONN, overseeing public transit and fleet services. He is currently finishing up his Master's in Public Administration. In addition, he teaches an undergraduate course at UCONN, and is part of the online learning faculty at Marianapolis during the summer. Janelle Peiczarka ’08 recently joined Gennari Aronson, LLP as an Associate following her graduation from Boston College Law School and admittance to the Massachusetts Bar. She is currently working with a number of clients on significant day-to-day corporate matters such as entity formation, debt and equity financings, reorganizations, and mergers and acquisitions. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Political Science from Northeastern University. Jeong Eun Park (Lydia) ’08 recently visited Marianapolis with her husband. They were married in April 2016. They were on vacation in the area, and she wanted to show her high school to her husband. Taylor Downs ’12 graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and Spanish. She is employed as a scheduler in the Washington DC office of Senator Bill Nelson.

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Class Notes Sara Morrow ’12 graduated magna cum laude from Wheaton College with a degree in chemistry and minor in Hispanic studies. She is “a member of Phi Beta Kappa, a 3 time NEWMAC Academic All Conference recipient, Taught Lab Techniques to Wheaton students, was chosen to represent the Wheaton Chemistry department at Sophomore Symposium, as well as the National Conference for Undergraduate Research to present her Thesis.” In addition, she spent last summer working at Brigham and Women’s hospital on many areas of breast cancer research. Jack Hanrahan ’13 is a senior at Emmanuel College studying economics with a minor in management. During the fall, Jack was the captain of the Emmanuel College Men’s Golf Team which came in second in the GNAC. To read more on Jack, visit www.marianapolis.org/jackhanrahan Michael Mallory ’13 recently became the all-time leading scorer in Southern Connecticut State University's men's basketball program. As a freshman he averaged 15.8 points per game along with 4.2 rebounds per game. These accomplishments helped him earn the Northeast-10 Conference Rookie of the Year award, and was named to the AllFreshman Team by Division II Bulletin. At the end of his sophomore season, Mike was named a Third-Team All-Northeast-10 Conference selection, as well as Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll selection for his excellence in the classroom. Junior year Mike was named a First-Team All-Northeast-10 Conference selection and started all 30 games for the Owls. To read more on Mike, visit www.marianapolis.org/mikemallory Carly Quinn ’14 is a junior civil engineering major at Roger Williams University. She is a defender for the RWU Hawks soccer team and as a freshman, Carly played in 23 games, starting 11 of them, one of which was the NCAA tournament game against Williams College. In her sophomore year, Carly played in all 24 games, starting in 20 of them, and ended the year with 1 assist. To read more on Carly, visit www.marianapolis.org/carlyquinn

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ALUMNI RECEPTION

On December 8, alumni from the BosOn Thursday, December 8, alumni from the ton area gathered at Legal Seafoods Boston area gathered at Legal Sea Foods for the annual Boston Area Alumni Reception. Alumni had the chance to reconnect with fellow classmates and faculty members Eric 'G' Gustavson and Joseph Parodi.

Introducing Alumni Board President: Charlie Grab â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08 Marianapolis has played an influential role in my life for many years, and I am grateful for this opportunity to serve as President of the Alumni Board. The Alumni Board is instrumental in the planning of Alumni Weekend and regional Alumni Receptions throughout the world. As the School continues to flourish, I believe it is also important that the alumni be a resource to our current students. I'm a firm believer that there is a great deal the students can learn from us, and that there is also a great deal we can learn from them. I'm excited to work with the Office of Alumni & Development to expand our network and prepare programs for the community this spring. There are a few spots open on our Alumni Board to be filled this year. You do not need to be local to be on the Board - in fact, we encourage alumni from all over the United States (and the world) to join us. The main requirements are to love Marianapolis and have the desire to give back and help a school that may have helped you. The time commitment is small, but the work we do is important. We are interested in your ideas and the wealth of knowledge that comes from life experiences. Sincerely, Charlie Grab â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08

If you would like to join the Alumni Board, please email a short letter of intent that describes one way that Marianapolis helped to shape your adult life to alumni@marianapolis.org. To learn more about the Alumni Association Board and current members, visit www.marianapolis.org/aab

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Peter J. Barnes Jr. ’50 “In every successful person’s life, there is a person, a time, or an event that was instrumental in that person’s success. Mine was Marianapolis,” wrote Peter J. Barnes, Jr. ’50 in a letter to the School this past summer. Barnes attended Marianapolis from 1949-1950 for his post-graduate year after serving in the army, and went on to have an incredibly successful career in the FBI and in public service. Born and raised in Rhode Island, Barnes graduated from LaSalle Academy in Providence in 1946 and then enlisted in the army where he was part of the military police. In 1949 he enrolled in Marianapolis in order to play football and was offered a scholarship to attend the University of Rhode Island. Due to an injury, he later transferred and graduated from Providence College in 1954. “Marianapolis was the turning point in my life and my career,” Barnes said. “I really feel that if it hadn’t been for Marianapolis, I wouldn’t have succeeded as well as I did in life.” Following his graduation from Providence College, Barnes started working for the FBI as a Special Agent. During his 26-year career with the FBI, he was assigned to offices in San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Newark, New Brunswick and Piscataway, NJ. His specialization was internal security investigating bank robberies, kidnapping, extortion, and identifying illegal Soviet Agents operating in the United States. He was involved in the Watergate and ABSCAM investigations and was also a trained hostage negotiator. After he retired from the FBI, he started his own business, Barnes Security Consultants where he performed investigations for clients such as the National Football League, the National Baseball League, and the National Hockey League. In 1991, he became the Director of Public Safety in Edison, NJ. Only one month into the position, Barnes was involved in a 2-day hostage standoff when a 22-year old man critically wounded his girlfriend, killed her mother, and then took her 9-year old brother hostage.

“Anytime he would come to the window, he would have the gun against the kid’s head,” Barnes recalled. “Luckily one of my jobs in the FBI at the end of my career was with the SWAT team as the hostage negotiator. So I knew its not that you know what to do, but that you know what not to do to inflame the situation.” Eventually, the boy was released, and Barnes calls the situation a highlight of his career. Due to the notoriety he gained from the hostage situation, Barnes was asked to run for the State Assembly where he served from 1996-2007. From 2007-2010 he served as the Chairman of the New Jersey State Parole Board. Barnes has been married to his wife Barbara since 1955, and together they have four children and ten grandchildren.

If you know of alumni who continue to live the Marianapolis mission, nominate them for an Alumni Feature by emailing alumni@marianapolis.org

IN MEMORIAM Atty. Thomas Brayton â&#x20AC;&#x2122;51 passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016. He was a graduate of Crosby High School, Providence College and the University of Connecticut School of Law. Tom enlisted as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He was married to Marcia.

David Christian Marzialo â&#x20AC;&#x2122;64 died peacefully at his home in Missoula, Montana on September 29, 2016. After Marianapolis he attended St. Francis College in Maine. He left St. Francis to join the Marine Corps from which he retired in 1993, with the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant. During his life-long military career he served in the Marine Air Corps in Japan, the Philippines, and as off-shore support for troops in Viet Nam, for which his unit was awarded Meritorious Unit Citation by the Republic of Viet Nam. During his service he was also awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Naval Aircrew Insignia, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and Meritorious Mast. In 1980, he married Pamela Hammond while stationed in southern California, where they continued to live until moving to Missoula in 1996. He was predeceased by his wife, Pamela, his father, Dr. Nicholas A. Marzialo, his mother, Mary H. Marzialo, his sister, Susan Marzialo, and his brother, Richard Marzialo. He is survived by his siblings: Nikki, her husband Ken and their children Zachary and Susan; Michael, his wife Linda and their children Nicholas and Lin; Peter and his wife Brenda; Mary, her husband Michael and their children Michaela and Sam; Marc, his wife Jodie and their children Sophia and Dalila; Adeline, her husband Kurt and their children Mary and Marc.

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Planned Giving Society

The Marianapolis Planned Giving Society honors those who have provided a lasting legacy for future generations by including Marianapolis in their estate plans. Gifts made to the Planned Giving Society will have both immediate and long-term impacts on campus life. Planned gifts can be made in a variety of ways. If you would like to learn more about making a gift to the Marianapolis Planned Giving Society, please contact Susan Andersen, Director of Development. She can best be reached by email: sandersen@marianapolis.org.

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The 37th Annual Marianapolis Golf Tournament

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016 ClassRing: Marianapolis Alumni have connections Raceway Golf Clubto hundreds of schools and thousands of companies. ClassRing Thompson, CT community makes it easier than ever to ask the Marianapolis

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