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Celebrating classes ending in 2 and 7 Highlights (schedule subject to change)

Friday, October 12 Golf outing for alumni & guests (11:30 a.m.) Reception for Class Agents and Reunion Volunteers (5:30–6:30 p.m.) Kick-off Event in honor of Don Hill (7–9 p.m.) Steps Songs, School Cheers, Bonfire (9–10:15 p.m.)

SUMMER 2007

Thursday, October 11 Reception for Loyalty Club members including the Class of 1957 (5–6:30 p.m.)

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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2007: October 11–14

Mercersburg A magazine for Mercersburg Academy family and friends

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Saturday, October 13 Alumni Remembrance & Recognition Ceremony (11 a.m.) Big Tent BBQ (noon–2 p.m.) Individual class dinners (6:30 p.m.) Dance Party with live entertainment (9–11 p.m.) Sunday, October 14 Alumni Weekend Chapel Service with Rev. Richard T. Schellhase ’42 (11 a.m.)

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My Say

Since 1987, civil war has ravaged northern Uganda. Thousands have died, and millions are experiencing the inhumanity of displacement camps. Two Mercersburg students joined together to raise awareness and passion about the crisis. BY

M A R I E L L E C O L L I N S ’09

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MAGGIE GOFF ’10

Who knew a $20 bracelet could assure two people that they are not alone in their desire to fight injustice and student apathy? We sat down together one day at breakfast, two friends unaware that we already shared a great passion. Then we realized that we both knew the meaning of the Invisible Children bracelet one of us wore. Named after a documentary filmed in 2003, the bracelet symbolizes the tragic story of a child, one of thousands suffering in northern Uganda’s 20-year civil war. The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), led by Joseph Kony, has been fighting to overthrow the Ugandan government for 21 years, making it the longest-running war in Africa. Ninety percent of the LRA is composed of child soldiers, and as many as 75,000 children have been abducted and trained to kill. One third of girls captured are raped, and even children who manage to escape live in constant Goff and Collins made ourselves from discarded fear, remaining traumatized for years. “We knew we could never go back to our cardboard and duct tape. Alongside To evade the rebel kidnappers, some 6,000 fellow activists on the Na40,000 children commute every lives, pretending that nothing had night from outlying villages into changed in our hearts. Confronted with tional Mall (and more than 67,000 nationwide), we watched testitowns to sleep gathered together unsuffering, we witnessed the power people monies from residents of the camps, der verandas for safety–earning the and heard from a member of the name “invisible children.” hold when they unite with a purpose and Ugandan parliament who had In 1996, the Ugandan governare compelled by compassion.” flown 17 hours to express his gratiment forcibly moved thousands of its tude to the American people—who stand alone in aiding Uganda’s citizens into displacement camps. Today, 1.5 million live in the struggle for peace. In becoming “displaced” ourselves, we attempted camps, which are horribly overcrowded and lack sanitation, security, to understand (for one night) the hardships northern Ugandans and access to adequate food and water. A thousand people die each have faced for more than a decade. week in the camps from disease, malnutrition, or violence. In gathering together, we cried out with one voice for the imAs the amazing coincidence of our passion about this issue unmediate closure of the camps and an end to the fighting. We fell folded that morning, we agreed that we must bring it to the attention asleep under the stars with empty stomachs, full hearts, and minds of Mercersburg students. We never dreamed that in each of our first desperately asking, “why?” We knew we could never go back to our years here, we would overcome fear and pour out our hearts to the lives, pretending that nothing had changed in our hearts. Conentire school, begging them to take action to help end the violence fronted with suffering, we witnessed the power people hold when and suffering. A screening of Invisible Children informed our peers they unite with a purpose and are compelled by compassion. of what has been called “the worst humanitarian crisis in our We wonder what it will take to inspire this same determination world”—the civil strife is largely unknown outside Africa. We felt obin every Mercersburg student, every American, and every citizen of ligated to show students the faces of those affected, and to participate our world. in a nationwide event, recognizing that every war must have an end. On April 28, our group of six Mercersburg students mirrored the Collins, of Morgantown, West Virginia, and Goff, of Canton, Ohio, displacement of millions of people in Uganda. We traveled to Washwill enter a second year at Mercersburg in the fall. For more inforington, D.C., to one of 15 “camps” in cities nationwide as part of an mation about the crisis in Uganda and humanitarian efforts, visit overnight event called Displace Me. During the simulation, we ate www.invisiblechildren.com. a limited ration of saltine crackers and water and slept in shelters we

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Leadership

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A magazine for Mercersburg Academy family and friends

Mercersburg Commencement 2007 All the sights, facts, and figures from Mercersburg’s 114th commencement exercises June 2. Page 9

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1,063 Words Celebrating good times. Page 14

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Leading the Way Students build confidence and competence by exercising leadership. Page 18

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You Should Know Cloaked in their finest semi-formalwear, students stepped over piles of snow during the last week of February. They converged on the Burgin Center’s Simon Theatre for the dramatic conclusion of IrvingMarshall week. On the strength of third-place (Tiffany Tseng ’07) and first-place (Evan Pavloff ’09) at Declamation, Marshall claimed victory in the weeklong competition. Turn to pages 16–17 to witness the pageantry and passion that result when red and white face blue and gold on Mercersburg’s campus. Photo by Chris Crisman. Photo credits: p. 2, Chris Crisman; p. 4 (top right) Lee Owen; p. 5 (bottom right) Avery Cook; p. 6 (Goldsmith) Michael Dwyer; p. 7 (top left) Renee Hicks, (Willis) Dwyer; p. 8 (top left) Bill Green, (top right, bottom left) Dwyer; p. 9-11 (all photos) Green; p. 14-15 Dwyer; p. 16 (all photos) Crisman; p. 17 (top left, middle left) Hicks, (all others) Crisman; p. 20 (top left) Dwyer, (middle left) Dave Keeseman, (bottom left) Richard Rotz; p. 21 (all photos) Jo Wrzesinsky; p. 23 (top and bottom left) Derry Mason; (middle left) Green; p. 27 (bottom right) U.S. Naval Academy; p. 28 (bottom left) courtesy Fred Engh; p. 29 (top left) Todd Dudek; p. 32 (top right) University of Texas Sports Photography; p. 33 (middle left) Kansas City Royals; p. 34 (top left) Phil Hoffman; p. 36 (top left) Hicks; p. 37 (all photos) The Dick Thornburgh Papers, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh; p. 38 (bottom right) Autodesk.com; p. 39 (top right) courtesy Melvin Stewart; p. 40 (top images) Hicks; p. 41 (bottom right) UNC Athletic Communications; p. 48 (bottom left) Crisman; p. 51 (Bell) Kelly Standart; p. 57 (top right) Dwyer; back cover (all photos) Green. Illustrations: cover, p. 18, Michael Austin; p. 4, Hee Sun Lee ’07.

Mercersburg Profiles Meet leaders who got their start at Mercersburg, from politicians to surgeons, executives, and professors. Page 24

My Say To raise awareness for a humanitarian crisis, students put themselves in the shoes of Ugandans. Page 57

From the Head of School Letters Via Mercersburg (news and events) Athletics Alumni Notes

Mercersburg magazine is published three times annually by the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

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Editor: Lee Owen Alumni Notes Editor: Jenn Flanagan ’99

Mercersburg Academy 300 East Seminary Street Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236

Contributors: Claire Atkins ’07, Shelton Clark, Marielle Collins ’09, Shannon Gazze, Maggie Goff ’10, Pat Myers, Susan Pasternack, Jay Quinn, Jay Sullivan, Lindsay Tanton

Magazine correspondence: Lee_Owen@mercersburg.edu

Art Direction: Aldrich Design Head of School: Douglas Hale

Alumni Notes correspondence: Jenn_Flanagan@mercersburg.edu Alumni correspondence/ change of address: Barb_Myers@mercersburg.edu www.mercersburg.edu

Assistant Head for External Affairs: Don Hill Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications: Heather Sullivan

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Shaping Leaders D

eveloping future leaders is surely the business of all schools and perhaps especially important for secondary schools when young people are at such an impressionable age. As an area of concentration for the next seven years, Mercersburg recently submitted to the Middle States Association on Secondary Schools (the school’s accrediting body) a student performance objective that includes enhancing student leadership skills and opportunities. It should surprise no one, therefore, that central to Mercersburg’s mission is an effort to find structures and models that encourage and nurture character and leadership. Mercersburg’s mission statement says that we instill in students “the importance of character.” Further, the Community Pledge states: “As a member of the Mercersburg Academy community, I hereby agree to honor its standards of integrity, truth, and courage. On my honor, I pledge that I will not lie, cheat, or steal.” Surely all of us are glad to be part of a community that codifies such fundamental values—values that require members of the community always to strive for honesty and moral leadership in both word and deed. Different people cite various qualities necessary for being a leader, and, at times, they are seemingly contradictory: great leaders should be decisive yet open to new possibilities, firm yet flexible, inspiring yet modest, good speakers “As we wrestled with trying to define accurately the yet even better listeners. At an event I attended sevqualities and characteristics of a great leader, we kept eral years ago called “Renaissance Weekend,” one of the principal themes that emerged from that gathcoming back to one particular idea common to all ering dealt precisely with matters of character and suggestions — and that word was ‘honesty.’ ” leadership. As we wrestled with trying to define accurately the qualities and characteristics of a great leader, we kept coming back to one particular idea common to all suggestions—and that word was “honesty.” Leaders should be people of good character, and central to having good character is being honest. Developing good character and honesty is certainly an ongoing process; we do not, of course, suddenly discover these virtues one day and are then forever inoculated against losing them. We must think carefully every time we face an important choice, and we should reflect on Dick Thornburgh’s sharing of a colleague’s admonition at the Cum Laude address in March “to do the right thing and and to do the thing right.” If we can build on a school culture in which our conduct is always marked by strong, clear acts of honesty and moral courage, as individuals we will be the richer for it, and as a community we will be the stronger and better for it. In doing so, we will also have gone a long way toward living up to our obligation of helping to produce tomorrow’s leaders.

Douglas Hale Head of School

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Letters

We want your letters, your suggestions, your comments, your concerns, your compliments, and your feedback.

Guidelines We welcome letters to the editor on topics relevant to the Academy, whether from the pages of Mercersburg or otherwise. Letters to the editor should typically address a single issue and be no more than 150 words. Please include your name (and class year, if applicable), address, telephone number, and email address for verification. We reserve the right to edit submissions for content or clarity. Send letters to: Lee Owen, editor Mercersburg magazine 300 East Seminary Street Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236 Lee_Owen@mercersburg.edu

Just a big compliment to the editors and administration for having the foresight to address the issues surrounding the logo. As the school continues its advancement and truly becomes one of America’s most sought-after and preeminent schools, the newly vamped insignia is surely an indication of strength and broad-based support for the warmth and openness which has always been the school’s trademark. In addition, kudos to the crew who continue to make the magazine on par with any publication coming from the offices of Ivy League schools. Eric Scoblionko ’72 Boca Raton, Florida

One page for Alumni Weekend is not enough to honor the some 450 who showed up, many from far away. And whatever happened to class reunion photos? Finally, at least once a year, provide a listing of all alums for whom Mercersburg has no address. The Internet, with its wealth of info, doesn’t always find the missing and networking among classmates often goes where computers do not. Reconnecting with those not found on the rolls at Traylor or in the alumni directory is one of the most memorable experiences of my Mercersburg days. Daniel M. Wilson II ’61 Cleveland, Ohio EDITOR’S NOTE:

The new format of Mercersburg is outstanding, especially the attention in the back to the dearly departed. There are several suggestions I would offer: devote more space and attention to the varsity (and junior) athletics. Include contests and results.

Two pages were devoted to Alumni Weekend coverage. Although not in print, updated athletic schedules (and additional Alumni Weekend photos, including class photos) are online at www.mercersburg.edu.

“THE NEW FORMAT OF MERCERSBURG IS OUTSTANDING, ESPECIALLY THE ATTENTION TO THE DEARLY DEPARTED.”

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Dates to Remember

Sept 4

Opening Convocation

Oct 11–14

Alumni Weekend (Fall Alumni Council Meetings: Oct 12)

Oct 26–28

Fall Family Weekend

Nov 9–10

Fall Board of Regents Meetings

Nov 16–26

Thanksgiving Vacation

Dec 15–16

Loyalty Club Candelight Service Weekend

A roundup of what’s news, what’s new, and what Mercersburg people are talking about.

Golden Girl A self-portrait by Hee Sun Lee ’07 won the national American Visions Award from the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers this spring. Lee, who was nominated for the national honor after her work earned a Gold Key at the Regional Scholastic Arts Competition in Harrisburg, was honored at an awards ceremony at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in June. The award translates as “best in show” in the drawing category. “We have had several students make it to the Gold and Silver Key level of nationals, but never an American Visions Award,” says faculty member and visual arts teacher Kristy Higby. “We are very proud of Hee Sun.” Lee was joined at Carnegie Hall by Lizz Harvey ’07, who garnered a national-level Silver Award for graphic design for a poster promoting last fall’s Stony Batter production of Audience.

O N T H E I R WAY

Future College Athletes The following members of the Class of 2007 intend to compete in athletics at their colleges of choice. Front row (L-R): Kate Manstof (Clark, crew/swimming), Tamari Farquharson (Wooster, swimming), Pat Galey (Albion, swimming), Tyler Small (Air Force, cross country/track), Madi McConnell (Cornell, cross country/track), Cortney Heaps (Army, swimming), Adam Ryan (Drexel, lacrosse), Jenelle Paolini (Syracuse, lacrosse), Gwen Buss (UNC Wilmington, swimming), Lizz Harvey (Wentworth Institute of Technology, volleyball/softball). Second row: Tracey Bruce (VMI, cross country), Brad Williams (Millersville, football/track), Zach Hart (Coastal Carolina, baseball), Drew Crofton (Birmingham-Southern, baseball), Addie Crawford (Coastal Carolina, soccer), Kristina Trudeau (Wake Forest, soccer), Scott Dittemore (Canisius, swimming). Third row: Kenny Burns (Rhode Island, baseball), Tim Rahauser (Dickinson, soccer), Dusty French (Elon, baseball), John Ashley (Sewanee, lacrosse), Cord Heine (Massachusetts, baseball). Fourth row: Kyle Roy (Tampa, golf), Neil Gordon (Occidental, football/basketball), Ryan Colby (Amherst, swimming/baseball), Dan Gottlieb (Tulane, baseball), Nick Martin (Ursinus, crew). Back row: Matt Tax (Lehigh, swimming), Nick Mazzei (Elizabethtown, wrestling), Worth Macdonald (Williams, swimming), Bryan Morgan (Duke, football), Sam Goldsmith (Yale, swimming). Not pictured: Matt Engle (Sewanee, soccer), Ben Hayes (Navy, golf), Cameron Jones (Duke, football), Colin Jones (Duke, football), Allan Lutz (Navy, squash), Scott Nehrbas (Franklin & Marshall, squash), Jordan Reed (Dickinson, swimming), Jacquee Ross (Penn State Altoona, softball), Katelyn Wiley (Muhlenburg, tennis), Bobby Wolford (Pittsburgh-Johnstown, wrestling).

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Green Days Taking a look with Avery Cook at Mercersburg’s botanical beauty Growing up near Philadelphia, Avery Cook was a frequent visitor to Longwood Gardens, one of the nation’s best-known green spaces. Cook’s love of botany drew him to the study of landscape architecture at Purdue University, and later to Mercersburg, where he began in 1985 as director of buildings and grounds. Today he oversees 300 acres containing more than 200 species of picturesque plant life.

ture has a 360-degree view of the campus, with the chapel rising above the sycamores, the expanse of the farm, and the distant green hills. It’s beautiful throughout the seasons.

MM: How did you come to Mercersburg,

AC: The rain shadow off the Tuscarora ridge

and what’s kept you here? AC: From the beginning, William Mann Irvine’s pastoral landscape set in the verdant fields and ridges of the great valley caught and held my interest. Sadly, in 1985, his planting of the American elms throughout campus were in the final stages of coming down—and with it came the formidable challenge of trying to replace what was lost. But years later, seeing the new young replacement trees come into their own is of great reward.

immediately to the west influences weather patterns, often leading to excessive drought or wet conditions. This can be especially difficult in establishing plant material and the appearance of campus turf. As such, midwestern species generally prosper here over plants normally associated with the East.

MM: What is your favorite part of campus? AC: The knoll just beyond the Shemi sculp-

MM: What are the challenges of landscap-

ing on this campus?

MM: What part of the job do you enjoy

most? AC: The reaction and comments of people about the campus that filter back are always interesting. [I like] the camaraderie of working with the crew on outdoor projects, and committing to the extra effort required to do a job properly—like planting a tree that won’t mature for generations.

MM: How do you choose what and where to

plant? AC: Global trade and climate shift have brought new insect and disease pressures that are changing our landscape. Many trees are threatened: red oak, hemlock, white pine, ash. Diversity in the landscape becomes important and critical. New hybrids of oak, chestnut, and elm offer alternatives, as do hard-to-find natives like hickory. —Pat Myers

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C L AS S O F ’ 57

Back in Time As the 50th reunion for the Class of ’57 approaches, here’s a look back at some highlights from the 1957 edition of the KARUX: • Michael Reynolds was valedictorian; Donald Serfass was president of the senior class. Robert Batdorf ’58 and Alex Burgin served as presidents of Marshall and Irving, respectively. • Irving members (above) captured the "annual mid-winter debate." Their secret weapon, perhaps, was the counsel of Frederick Kuhn, “commonly known as Kuhnie... the genial adviser to the Irving boys." • Via the fleet feet of Geoffrey Evans and Thomas Moore, the track and field team went undefeated for the first time in 10 years. • The football team ended Hill's 13-game win streak with a 7–6 triumph on the gridiron. • Advertisements in the book extolled the praises of Pollack's Mink Farm ("Open Every Day") and Larrimor's on Mellon Square in Pittsburgh ("The Well Dressed Man Has The Advantage").

C A M P U S N OT E S

In Case You Missed It The Spring Lecture Series kicked off in February with the Class of ’48 Lecture by noted economist Roland Fryer Jr. The 29-year-old Fryer, who teaches economics at Harvard University and is a research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, has been called a “rising star” by Fortune, and was featured in Esquire’s “Genius Issue.” The Schaff Lecture Series on Ethics and Morals in April included a performance of Othello by the National Players, and a panel discussion later that week that featured three distinguished guests, including Mercersburg alumnus Dr. Paul Antonie “Tony” Distler ’55, director of the School of the Arts emeritus at Virginia Tech. Also in April, the Harold “Tex” Lezar ’66 Memorial Lecturer was former U.S. congressman Tom Andrews. The Maine Democrat is national director of Win Without War, a coalition of 42 national organizations leading a national campaign opposing the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Faculty member Wells Gray’s Advanced Placement Art History syllabus will be published in the upcoming AP Art History Teacher’s Guide. Gray, who has served on Mercersburg’s fine arts faculty since 1999, is one of six high-school educators nationwide whose syllabus was chosen for the guide.

The Educational Testing Service also selected Gray to contribute multiple-choice and short essay questions to the national AP art history exam and nominated him to serve on the AP Art History Test Development Committee for the 2007–08 school year. Sam Goldsmith ’07, who will attend Yale University in the fall, was the featured student speaker at the Named Scholarship Recipients and Benefactors Luncheon in March. The annual event brings together benefactors, honorees, and the scholarship recipients who benefit from their support. Goldsmith, a swimmer who will test his classroom and aquatic mettle against Ivy League competition next year, attended the Academy for three years as an H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest ’49 Scholar. He also received the Montgomery Award, which funds a field study trip for advanced students of French and an individual immersion experience for additional recipients. The award is in memory of former faculty member John Montgomery and made possible by a gift from Dr. Edward T. Hager II ’50. Goldsmith is the son of James and Cynthia Roe ’75 Goldsmith.

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Joining Cum Laude Twenty-six members of the Class of 2007 were elected to Mercersburg’s chapter of the Cum Laude Society in March. Founded in 1906, the organization has chapters at more than 350 secondary schools nationwide and is the secondaryschool equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa. First row (L-R): invited speaker Dick Thornburgh '50 (profile, page 36), George Liu, Tiffany Tseng, Alex Gekas, Bada Kang, Leo Watanabe. Second row: Fiona Coleman, Elyse Carr, Emily Joseph. Third row: Julia Thorne, Matt Von Lunen, Jin Ho Baek. Fourth row: Katie Stover, Madi McConnell, Christiane Volk. Fifth row: Chuck Roberts, Ben Goetz, Lenny Langenscheidt. Back row: Ryan Colby, Sam Goldsmith, Tyler Small. Not pictured: Claire Atkins, Lee Ann Farmer, Sally Huang, Yea Eun Kwak, Tim McQuait, Jay Ovenden.

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Mercersburg hosted a Model United Nations simulation for approximately 30 students from middle schools in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York in April. The event was the brainchild and senior project of Chuck Roberts ’07, and brought together students from the Montessori Academy of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, The Country Day School in West Virginia, and the Talented and Gifted (TAG) Academy in New York City. (David Myrie, a teacher at TAG Academy and the brother of Mercersburg Regent Jamil Myrie ’93, escorted the latter delegation to campus.) Head men’s and women’s cross country coach Betsy Willis was named the 2006 Cross Country Women’s Coach of the Year by the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Cross Country Coaches Association (PISCCCA). Willis, a faculty member since 2003, led the Mercersburg women to a second-place finish and the men’s team to a thirdplace effort in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League last fall. Three Mercersburg runners—Madi McConnell ’07, Anne Spencer ’08, and MAPL individual men's champion James Finucane ’08—earned all-conference honors in 2006.

The Octet, Mercersburg’s all-male a cappella vocal ensemble, won first place at the National Championship of High School A Cappella’s Pennsylvania regional in February. The group was invited to compete in May at the national competition in Florida, although conflicts with AP exams precluded the group’s attendance. Members of the Octet include Josh Bowling ’08, Chris Gunadi ’07, Pat Galey ’07, Steve Kim ’08, Bryan Morgan ’07, Pat Morgan ’08, Evan Pavloff ’09, and Jordan Reed ’07. Clarinetist Janice Jung ’08 is Mercersburg’s first member of the Pennsylvania All-State High School Band. Jung earned a spot in the ensemble by rising through three increasingly difficult rounds of auditions, and performed with the group April 18–21. The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association sponsors the competition. Michael Davies ’85, a television and media executive, has joined the Academy’s Board of Regents. Davies, the executive producer of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, has worked on hit shows, including Wife Swap and Whose Line is it Anyway?, and is president of Embassy Row Productions. He is the father of Brea Davies ’10, and previously served on the Board from 1998 to 2001.

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Spring Into Fun

Tell Me More Anna Hunka ’08 and Pat Morgan ’08 portrayed one of America’s favorite musical couples in the Stony Batter production of Grease in February. The show attracted standing-room-only crowds to the Burgin Center’s Simon Theatre. Los Angeles-based actress Anne Reeder ’00 choreographed the production, which was directed by Director of Theatre Laurie Mufson.

From an old-fashioned carnival on Spider Field, to concerts, tours, and athletic and arts events, Spring Family Weekend in April offered something for everyone–including those helping Director of Outdoor Education Derry Mason (pictured) increase his daily dessert intake at the pie-throwing booth. Approximately 250 people attended events during the weekend.

The Hot List Regional golf courses awaiting your challenge Paul Galey, Mercersburg’s head golf coach, former school minister, and a longtime faculty member, shares his picks for some of the region's best places to tee it up this summer. (Note: prices are accurate as of press time.)

"The best deal around for the quality of the course, and you can play for $37 on weekends after 1 p.m. (or $52 before then). It's a difficult course to walk."

"Penn National is home to two beautiful and completely different courses. The Founders Course is a traditional layout; Iron Forge is a links-style course. Play for $76 on weekends ($42 after 1 p.m.)."

"It's a beautiful and scenic course —but pricey on weekends ($96), although you can play for $59 after 1 p.m."

Whitetail Golf Resort Mercersburg www.golfatwhitetail.com 888-493-4169

Penn National Fayetteville, Pennsylvania www.penngolf.com 800-221-7366

Maryland National Middletown, Maryland www.marylandnational.com 301-371-0000

Others to consider: Greencastle Greens, Greencastle, Pennsylvania || Musket Ridge, Myersville, Maryland || Cacapon Resort State Park, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

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M E R C E R S B U R G ’ S 1 1 4 th C O M M E N C E M E N T June 2, 2007 Class of 2007 Prizes for Distinguished Performance Cum Laude Society

THE DR. JULIUS SHAMANSKY PRIZE

Claire Atkins Jin Ho Baek Elyse Carr Ryan Colby Fiona Coleman Lee Ann Farmer Alex Gekas Ben Goetz Sam Goldsmith Sally Huang Emily Joseph Bada Kang Yea Eun Kwak Lenny Langenscheidt George Liu Madi McConnell Tim McQuait Jay Ovenden Chuck Roberts Tyler Small Katie Stover Julia Thorne Tiffany Tseng Christiane Volk Matt Von Lunen Leo Watanabe

Megan Sweeney

President’s Education Award for Educational Excellence

Ryan Colby Lee Ann Farmer Sam Goldsmith Emily Joseph George Liu Tim McQuait Chuck Roberts Tyler Small Julia Thorne Tiffany Tseng

THE WILLIAM C. HEILMAN PRIZE

Sam Goldsmith THE PRATT L. TOBEY PRIZE

Beau Briggs THE GORDON M. MACARTNEY PRIZE

Kristina Trudeau Fine Arts THE HEAD OF SCHOOL’S PURCHASE PRIZE Valedictorian Yea Eun Kwak ’07

Elyse Carr and Emily Joseph THE AUSTIN V. MCCLAIN PRIZE

THE H. EUGENE DAVIS PRIZE IN SPANISH

IN FINE ARTS

Chuck Roberts

Emily Joseph

Special Awards U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY AT ANNAPOLIS CERTIFICATE

THE PAUL M. SUERKEN PRIZE

CALCULUS) PRIZE

Jordan Reed

George Liu

THE SENIOR INSTRUMENTAL

PRIZE IN MATH 50 AP (STATISTICS)

Clinton Brown Aidan Crofton Ben Hayes Lizzy Loveland Allan Lutz

MUSIC PRIZE

Yea Eun Kwak

U. S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY CERTIFICATE

Yea Eun Kwak and Bryan Morgan

PRIZE IN MATH 50 AP (CALCULUS)

Tyler Small

THE MUSIC DIRECTOR’S PRIZE

Mathematics

Sally Huang and Katie Stover

THE MATH 60 (MULTIVARIABLE

Sally Huang

THE DANCE DIRECTOR’S AWARD

ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION CERTIFICATE

Julia Thorne

Religion

THE CHOREOGRAPHY PRIZE

THE KENNEDY BIBLE STUDY PRIZE

Chuck Roberts Julia Thorne

Johari Williams

Cameron Jones

THE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Tiffany Tseng

THE STONY BATTER PRIZE

Alex Gekas, Samantha Schroer, and Katie Stover History

Science

THE DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN

THE WILMARTH I. JACOBS AP

REVOLUTION GOOD CITIZEN AWARD

PHYSICS PRIZE

Ryan Colby

Tyler Small

THE YALE UNIVERSITY AURELIAN PRIZE

Ryan Colby

THE EUROPEAN HISTORY PRIZE

Ryan Colby

Athletics/Outdoor Education

THE FRANCIS SHUNK DOWNS PRIZE

THE HUMANITIES PRIZE

THE LEONARD PLANTZ AWARD

Bobby Wolford

Fiona Coleman

Tim Rahauser

THE WILLIAM C. FOWLE AWARD

THE DARRELL ECKER AWARD

Xanthe Hilton

Foreign Language

Madi McConnell

THE MARY JANE BERGER PRIZE

THE JOHN H. MONTGOMERY PRIZE

THE PERSIS F. ROSS AWARD

Ryan Colby

Alex Krill

THE TIM O. ROCKWELL AWARD

English

Sam Goldsmith and Christiane Volk

THE HARRY F. SMITH PRIZE

ADVANCED LEVEL CHINESE

THE CAROL AMOROCHO PRIZE

Emily Joseph

Tyler Small

Patrick Galey

THE POETRY PRIZE

ADVANCED LEVEL GERMAN

THE HEAD OF SCHOOL’S PRIZE

Emily Joseph

Matt Von Lunen

Ryan Colby

Kristina Trudeau

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JUST THE FACTS • 128 graduates, representing 20 states and 10 countries • Members of the class will attend 93 different colleges and universities • Most popular college choices: Dickinson College and the U.S. Naval Academy (five students each) • Some other institutions represented: Duke University, Columbia University, Northwestern University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University of Southern California, Carnegie Mellon University Doug Hale (left) with invited speaker Dick Cass ’64

Valedictorian: Yea Eun Kwak, Northbrook, Illinois Salutatorian: Chuck Roberts, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania Nevin Orator: Tyler Small, Nashport, Ohio Class Orator: Alex Gekas, Frederick, Maryland Commencement speaker: Dick Cass '64, president, National Football League's Baltimore Ravens Baccalaureate speaker: Suzanne Wootton (retiring faculty member, spent 22 years at Mercersburg) Honorary diploma recipients: Donald D. Hill (retiring in November after 37 years at Mercersburg), Robert L. “Cornie” Watson (92-year old World War II veteran and lifelong resident of Mercersburg’s Fayette Street community)

A.J. Notestine ’07 celebrates on the platform

“All the great moments I’ve had here could never be replaced— and I’m so thankful for them.” —Tyler Small ’07, Nevin Orator Assistant Head of School for External Affairs Don Hill receives an honorary diploma from Board of Regents President Denise Dupre ’76

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Lucia Rowe ’09, Christiane Volk ’07, Coralie Thomas ’09, Annie Birney ’09

“Mercersburg, in many ways, has been a stage—a foundation where we have grown, lived, and learned.” Brad Williams ’07 displays his diploma

—Alex Gekas ’07, Class Orator

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Class of 2007 Legacy Graduates 1. Portia Mellott, daughter of Brian Mellott ’75, niece of Paul Mellott ’70 and Herm Mellott ’72, and sister of Nick Mellott ’04. 2. Katelyn Wiley, daughter of Tom Wiley ’75. 3. Kat Fleck, daughter of Rick Fleck ’69 and granddaughter of the late Louis A. Fleck (1904). 4. Kristina Trudeau, daughter of Lizette Richardson Trudeau ’81 and granddaughter of Frank Richardson ’58. 5. Addie Crawford, daughter of Jim Crawford III ’63 and granddaughter of the late James B. Crawford II ’38. 6. Megan Dent-Carman and Andy Eshleman, greatgrandchildren of the late John W. Stoner ’27 and great-great-grandchildren of the late John A. Stoner (1900). 7. Elyse Carr, daughter of Alain Carr ’62 and granddaughter of the late Bill Carr ’29. 8. Matteo Scammell, son of Charlie Scammell ’71 and grandson of the late Scott Scammell ’37. 9. Andrew Graham, son of Alec Graham ’71. 10. Tyler Bezilla, son of Dan Bezilla ’82. 11. Tim Rahauser, son of Tom Rahauser ’74. 12. Sam Goldsmith, son of Cynthia Roe Goldsmith ’75. 13. Chris Marston, son of Rob ’79 and Karen McDowell ’79 Marston and grandson of the late John L. McDowell ’56. 14. Alex Appleman, son of Lynne Roberts Appleman ’79 and great-grandson of the late C.H. Roberts ’27. 15. Matt Von Lunen, son of Mark Von Lunen ’74 and grandson of the late Roger Von Lunen ’48. 16. Adam Ryan, son of David Ryan ’76. 17. Tim Boucher, grandson of the late Richard A. Stewart ’44. 18. Worth Macdonald, godson of Richard Patronik ’74. 19. Evan Harris, grandson of Bill Harris ’37. Not pictured: Kyle Roy, son of Jim Roy ’78.

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Time off. . . sort of The Mercersburg classroom went international—and into the great American wild—during spring break. Groups of students and faculty traveled to China, Costa Rica, England, and New Hampshire’s Mount Washington. They sampled local culture, tested their language skills, donated time to service projects, and braved blizzard conditions. Enjoy this peek into part of the Academy’s spring photo album.

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As the winner of the annual Irving-Marshall competition is announced, pure, unbridled joy mixes with bittersweet disappointment (depending on whether you’re wearing blue or red, of course). This spring, Marshall edged out Irving for the first time since 2004, setting off this raucous scene in the Edwards Room of Keil Hall. See more photos from this year’s renewal on pages 16–17.

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Irving-Marshall Week For events from wrestling and basketball to chess, table tennis, and the historic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irving-Marshall Speaking Contestâ&#x20AC;? (a.k.a. Declamation), the entire Mercersburg student body bedecks itself in society colors for one magical week each year. The 2007 renewal saw Marshall rally to capture two of the three Declamation awards and win the competition.

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Marshall declaimers (L-R): third-place winner Tiffany Tseng ’07, Alex Gekas ’07, Ashton Vattelana ’09, Matt Kessler ’07, firstplace winner Evan Pavloff ’09.

Irving declaimers (L-R): Taylor Hoffman ’08, Dan Gottlieb ’07, second-place winner Andrew Sowers ’07, Maggie Goff ’10, Beau Briggs ’07.

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Leading the Way MERCERSBURG EQUIPS STUDENTS FOR LEADERSHIP

B Y H E AT H E R S U L L I VA N

“The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet.” — R E V. T H E O D O R E M. HESBURGH

One day in June 2007, an amazon.com search on “leadership” returned 206,067 results in the “books” category; there’s a lot to say on the subject of leadership if numbers count. So what is leadership? Ask an author of one of those hundreds of thousands of titles, and find case studies mixed with insight and platitudes: Some are born to lead; a good leader works harder than the followers; a “Listening is crucial. good leader assembles great people, then The better listener you leaves them alone; a good leader relies on are, the better leader the collective wisdom of his “cabinet”; a you are. It takes a lot of good leader exercises great character. time and a lot of

experiences to shape that diamond. And attitude counts.” —Tom Rahauser ’74, dean of students

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“I want to give students a bigger voice.” —James Finucane ’08, incoming Student Council president, prefect, and Blue Key (student tour guide)

But a conversation about leadership requires acknowledgment that leadership is a complex set of virtues, skills, attitudes, and actions—as classically laid bare by Italian political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli in “Parole da dirle sopra la provisione del danaio”: All cities that ever at any time have been ruled by an absolute prince, by aristocrats or by the people, have had for their protection force combined with prudence, because the latter is not enough alone, and the first either does not produce things, or when they are produced, does not maintain them. Force and prudence, then, are the might of all the governments that ever have been or will be in the world. Boarding schools have long given students tools to become strong leaders. Some might say that, beyond academic preparation, what sets a great school apart is how it prepares young people to become individuals of energy, integrity, and decision—leaders, that is—within their communities. “We hold students to high academic and behavioral standards,” says Head of School Douglas Hale. “Developing strong character, along with intellectual agility, should be a goal of any boarding school. We want to inculcate in students a desire and a readiness to contribute to the world—and we want for them to have defined themselves well as individual leaders who have the greater good of their communities in mind.” “Our leadership approach is intentional,” says Debbie Rutherford, associate head of school at Mercersburg. “At Upper-Middler

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The Leadership Academy At a boarding school like Mercersburg, administrators and faculty are not the only figures acting in loco parentis; often, students take on that role for other students. In April, rising seniors who will spend next year serving as prefects and peer-group leaders, a group comprising approximately half of the 2007–08 senior class, gathered for a twoday, overnight retreat designed to foster and promote leadership development. The program, dubbed the Mercersburg Leadership Academy, was held at nearby Camp Joy-El. Small-group sessions, physical challenges, and discussions examined leadership, honesty, decision-making, and related topics and skills in both explicit and subtler forms. The goal was to encourage the incoming prefects and peer-group

leaders to consider and develop their roles as school leaders. “These two groups have such an impact, and the expectation for these positions is that they work with other students and take a proactive leadership approach,” says Derry Mason, director of outdoor education, who helped create and oversee the program. Over the two-days, groups of 10–15 students rotated among five activities, which were staffed by Mercersburg Outdoor Education (MOE) staff, dorm deans, peer-group coordinators, and other school administrators. One activity, an exercise in behavior and communication, equipped participants for recognizing communication patterns other than their own; another, an immersion into public speaking, gave students poise and confidence; still another tested

decision-making, leadership, and initiative by challenging students to move group members through small openings in a rope wall or past one another on a narrow plank of wood. “Every activity is set up so that when they’re done, they draw measurable skills and ex-

amples for practical things rather than just the technical skills of how to crawl past someone on a log,” says MOE assistant director Pete Gunkelman. Transference— taking previously learned lessons and applying them in a practical way to everyday situations—is “the goal for all our activities,” Mason says. The overnight excursion came approximately one month after Upper-Middler Leadership Day, which took place in March and involved the entire Class of 2008. The event helped students examine the impact of their actions and understand the potential they have for influencing the culture of the school. —Lee Owen

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“Leaders should interact with followers in a way that gives [others] confidence—to make them comfortable with themselves and their own decisions. My leaderships have changed the way I follow; when I become the follower, I try to open myself to the experience and watch so that I can learn.”

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—Samantha Schroer ’07, student tech-crew director and Prefect Council member

By the Book Mercersburg’s Blue Book, as it is informally known, is the school’s community handbook. Distributed annually, it catalogs academic and student services information and other practical details about school life. It also outlines opportunities for student involvement and leadership. In addition to athletics, arts, clubs, and activities—including community service and Mercersburg Outdoor Education (MOE)—students may also participate in leadership groups: Chapel Ushers Class Councils Computer Lab Proctors Conduct Review Committee Duty Office Student Assistants Entertainment Ushers Headwaiters/Table Proctors Library Proctors Math Center Assistants Peer Group Prefects Prefect Council Student Activities Committee Student Council Vestry Writing Assistants

Leadership Day [an annual retreat for rising seniors], we explain to students that leadership is not necessarily about position. It’s about who you are and what position you’re in at that moment and how you react. Do you do what you say you will do? Do you look people in the eye? People are always watching and learning from each other.” Tom Rahauser ’74, dean of students, says that leadership becomes possible as students develop group skills in small classes. “Students have to participate here; then they become comfortable participating and listening to others participating. “They have to learn to develop their own ideas, have confidence expressing their ideas, and have thick enough skin to hear other people respectfully criticize them,” he continues. “It’s the repetition—the ritual— of what goes on in class day after day [that trains them]. These experiences are tremendous character and leadership developers.” In 2006–07, Rutherford led a group of faculty, students, and parents through the Middle States Association on Secondary Schools accreditation. From that endeavor emerged statements of belief related to student performance, including, “We believe that leadership and character development underpin the Mercersburg education.” (See

the full belief statement online at www.mercersburg.edu/AFG.) Accreditation also requires stating objective areas derived from the school’s mission and the beliefs, and finding ways to measure progress; leadership is one of the areas the group identified. Mercersburg’s new Strategic Plan, ratified by the Board of Regents in spring 2006, also calls for an emphasis on integrating leadership and character development into school life: “[We will] expand and integrate experiential educational opportunities, particularly in the areas of outdoor education and community service, focusing on leadership and character development throughout that process.” “Being at Mercersburg is, in some ways, the beginning of the road,” Rahauser says. “It’s a great training ground; you develop good habits here and a sense of purpose. We ask students to be respectful and responsible for others in this broader place we call the world because, ultimately, we’re all members of that academy.”

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“Leadership is made through making relationships and being confident and earning trust… charisma makes it easier to be a leader.” —Jin Ho Baek ’07, prefect, student Writing Center assistant, and track team captain

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Mercersburg Profiles

The citizens of Pennsylvania and the nation face threats ranging from corruption in government to discrimination and potential nuclear fallout. Millions of Africans have no access to health care. Diabetics are four times less likely to survive heart surgery and its aftermath than patients without the disease. These crises, and countless others like them, demand leadership. And Mercersburg alumni, whether they work as public officials, doctors, executives, military personnel, or in other roles, have stepped forward to lead with integrity, innovation, and a steady hand in stormy seas and clear skies. As Pennsylvania’s governor and later as attorney general of the United States, Dick Thornburgh ’50 calmed a frightened state during the Three Mile Island incident, and struck a decisive victory against discrimination by shaping the Americans with Disabilities Act. Dental student Edward Brown ’99 spent a holiday helping improve the oral hygiene of Ghana’s young and old. Heart surgeon Tony Furnary ’76 developed a protocol for cardiac patients with diabetes that reduces infection and hospital stays while saving lives—and money. You’ll find their stories—and those of a handful of other distinguished Mercersburg alumni—straight ahead. The next several pages are far from a comprehensive listing of all leaders Mercersburg has touched. (Such a magazine would require hundreds of pages.)

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A FEW GOOD W O M E N Two Mercersburg alumnae are part of a select Naval Academy lineage

ince the United States Naval Academy began admitting women in 1976, six women have served as its brigade commander, the highest-ranking position for a midshipman. Two of the six are Mercersburg graduates: Amy Jones ’98 and Jade Baum ’03, the brigade commander at Annapolis this spring. (Baum graduated and was married on the same weekend in May, giving new meaning to the phrase “busy week”.) Jones and Baum took different paths to Mercersburg and to Annapolis, but each led the brigade of more than 4,000 midshipmen

in day-to-day matters and represented and led in formations and ceremonies. They both served as a sort of student-body president with a prestigious six stripes on their uniforms. As brigade commanders, they were —and are—leaders of leaders. FROM O N E ACA DE MY...

Baum’s heart and mind had been set on Annapolis ever since a day trip with her family during her sophomore year of high school (she spent four years at Hempfield High School near Lancaster, Pennsylvania). “I think we went down there to look at sailboats,” she says. “But I saw the campus, and

Amy Jones with then-Secretary of the Navy Gordon England

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I knew it was where I wanted to go. I knew it would force me to face my weaknesses and use my strengths. It’s a much larger challenge to have to rely on the people around you, and I thought that would be good for me.” Following her high-school graduation, she earned a one-year Naval Academy Foundation scholarship for postgraduate study, and chose Mercersburg because it was close to home, “and it was a pretty campus and everyone I met was friendly on my visit,” Baum says. Before discovering cross country and track, Baum struggled to find a sport that fit

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her. “I liked the discipline of it,” she says. “There’s a team aspect to it, but you have to train really hard.” Under head coach Betsy Willis at Mercersburg, Baum made great strides as a runner (her 4x800-meter relay team set a school record) and was inspired to try collegiate running. “I had no plans to run at Navy, but Coach Willis told me she thought I had a chance to do well there,” Baum says. “I improved a lot at Mercersburg, and ended up walking on [at Navy] and competing for four years on the varsity.” At a place much different from her large, public high school (where there were 600 students in her graduating class), Baum found Mercersburg to be the right challenge. “Mercersburg was a very different experience for me,” she says. “The teachers all had a very high level of education, and in the small classes it was good to have the interaction with faculty. It was the first time I felt comfortable approaching a teacher. I learned how to ask for help when I needed it. “And in some ways, I think Mercersburg helped me prepare in knowing who I was and

“Peer leadership is the kind of leadership Mercersburg fosters the most; in living and being around people all the time, you learn everything about them. And in a way, you learn how to combine your personal life with your professional life.” —Jade Baum ’03

what I stood for. My faith is very important to me, and one thing I can remember at Mercersburg is defending my faith intellectually. That was good for me, because I came here confident in what I believe and who I was. In high school, a lot of people are insecure—so it was good for me to grow in that way, and the little things like doing your own laundry and getting used to eating [well] on my own were a big help.” Mercersburg also introduced Baum to the concept of peer leadership, which she says “is arguably the most difficult type of leadership, because you’re dealing with people who are the same age. Peer leadership is the kind of leadership Mercersburg fosters the most; in living and being around people all the time, you learn everything about them. And in a way, you learn how to combine your personal life with your professional life.” Nearly a decade before, Jones found herself at a crossroads following her first year of high school in Buffalo. Her parents were moving to a small town in North Carolina that didn’t offer the kind of competitive swimming program that Jones had known since age 5. A swim-club teammate happened to be at Mercersburg and introduced Jones to the Academy. “When I first got to Mercersburg, it was sort of overwhelming,” Jones says. “I had been away from home a lot for swim camps, but the idea of a full academic year was kind of tough because I came from a pretty close family. But it turned into a home away from home for me. I had the swim team, and [head coach] Pete Williams was awesome. He was a father figure and a coach who could keep you in line all the same. I really enjoyed it, and it was the first time I had really been academically challenged. It took some getting used to at first, but I definitely enjoyed the higher level of academia.” Jones saw other changes in herself during her three years at Mercersburg and away from home. “It was a lot different than what I was used to, but I really enjoyed the opportunities,” she says. “It made me more independ-

ent and allowed me to explore other areas I hadn’t before. I made close friends who weren’t from this country. In a lot of ways, Mercersburg was my first real exposure to the international world and international studies. “And I was really able to get involved in student leadership activities. Had I stayed at my old school in New York, with 1,000 students, I think I would have just stuck to swimming. Instead, I was the president of Irving my senior year. That was really fun, and unique – I got to work with all different student-body positions, and the faculty mentored us.” ...TO A N OTH E R ACA DEMY...

While Baum was sure that the Naval Academy was the place for her by the midpoint of her high-school career, Jones was sold during a visit to Annapolis to meet the swim team and head coach. “I liked the people I met, and I liked the structured environment there,” says Jones, who originally wanted to be a pilot and, like Baum, had also considered the Air Force Academy. As a Navy swimmer, Jones earned four N Stars (student-athletes collect one N Star for each victory over archrival Army) and won a Patriot League championship as a member of the 200-meter individual medley team. She also was a three-time selection to the conference’s All-Academic Team. After being nominated by her company— the Naval Academy is home to 30 companies of approximately 140 midshipmen each—and facing an intensive series of interviews at the company, battalion, regimental, and brigade levels, Jones learned of her selection as brigade commander, and says she was “totally shocked” by it. “Prior to it, I had been consumed by swimming, since being a student-athlete at the Naval Academy is pretty tough,” Jones says. “I had decided to move on, and then I found out. I thought, ‘Maybe I really should have been making plans for this.’ But the opportunity to work with everyone was amazing,

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“I had the swim team, and [head coach] Pete Williams was awesome. He was a father figure and a coach who could keep you in line all the same. I really enjoyed it, and it was the first time I had really been academically challenged.” —Amy Jones ’98 and I’m proud of the things we were able to accomplish.” Jones remembers everything from meetings with different companies and gauging their interests and opinions on issues, to meeting Senator John McCain and several Supreme Court justices, and walking with President George W. Bush onto the field at the Army/Navy football game in Philadelphia in 2001, which was Bush’s first public appearance after the 9/11 attacks. “They told us beforehand not to make any sudden movements—don’t salute him, and only move your hand to shake his after he moves his hand to shake yours,” she says. “It was an interesting situation.” Receiving the news that her final semester at Annapolis would be spent as brigade commander, Baum’s first thoughts were of the privilege she had been given. “I knew I would be able to learn a lot, and it would prepare me to become a second lieutenant,” she says. “I was excited to meet new people, but I was definitely nervous. I love working hard, and much of the job involves interacting with high-ranking officers on a daily basis. And there was a lot of publicity at first, and I’m actually kind of an introvert– I always wanted to try to take people with me [to functions and requirements].” Highlights for Baum, in addition to representing the brigade to the administration, include meetings with Henry Kissinger, former NFL coach Dick Vermeil, and several admirals, as well as an unannounced visitor. “The oldest living Medal of Honor recipient just showed up at the visitors center one day—he was 93 years old—and took a tour like anyone else,” Baum says. “The tour leader happened to look down at this man in his wheelchair and saw the medal around his neck. So they ran up to me before forma-

tion to tell me, and I met this amazing man. We brought him into the mess hall with all 4,000 midshipmen, and as he stood up from his wheelchair and waved, the midshipmen would not stop clapping. “It’s very much a college environment [at Annapolis], and in some ways it’s like the world’s biggest fraternity—but I thought it was really neat for them as a huge group to recognize his sacrifice. He was at Pearl Harbor, which was 40 years before most of us were born.” . . . A N D B EYO N D

Lieutenant Jones spent a postgraduate year at the University of Cambridge in England as a Bill and Melinda Gates Scholar before reporting for duty as a surface warfare officer on the USS Pinckney, a destroyer. In 2005, she enrolled in the Navy’s Nuclear Power School in Charleston, South Carolina, and was stationed at a shore-based naval nuclear reactor at Saratoga Springs, New York.

Jade Baum (center) leading the brigade

She assumed command in April 2006 as a nuclear surface warfare officer on the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier based out of Everett, Washington. Jones oversees one of the ship’s onboard nuclear reactors, and supervises approximately 25 sailors who handle the mechanical side of the plant. “It’s a unique experience,” she says. “The majority of the sailors [working in the plant] have come straight out of high school, and are very ambitious. Some are just 20 or 21 years old. They’re fun, they’re a great group of people, and they allow the aircraft carrier to meet its mission deadlines.” First Class Midshipman Baum, meanwhile, became Second Lieutenant Jade Dunivant in the U.S. Marine Corps following her May graduation from the Naval Academy and her marriage to J.D. Dunivant (a 2005 Annapolis graduate who was part of the brigade under Jones’ leadership). She will spend the next half-year training to be an infantry platoon commander at Quantico, Virginia, before choosing an occupational specialty. She would like to work in aviation, partially because her husband will fly C-130s in the Marines. “When I’m done here, and I look at all the pictures of people I met and representing the brigade, it’s going to blow my mind.”

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LETTING THEM P L AY Fred Engh: working to keep youth sports about youth and sports

red Engh ’54, like anyone else who has witnessed more than a handful of kids’ sporting events, has seen his share of overzealous coaching, berating parents, and demoralized would-be competitors. Unlike most, though, he’s analyzed what he’s seen, taken corrective action, and encouraged others—a lot of others—to do likewise. “We basically take the value of sports for granted,” he says. “Parents in America sign their child up for ‘Little League,’ whether it’s baseball, soccer, football, or softball. It’s part of life: birthday parties, sleepovers, Little League, and on and on. We never stop to think, ‘Why do we do this?’ Why do we drive our children to an ice rink at 3:30 in the morning to take skating lessons?” Yet few people anywhere are bigger proponents of the long-term value of sports for children. The former Mercersburg wrestling captain’s book, Why Johnny Hates Sports, chronicles the dysfunction prevalent in

many youth sports leagues and offers systematic changes that can be implemented over time. Having founded the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) in 1981, Engh has influence that extends far beyond this country’s borders. The International Alliance for Youth Sports (IAYS), an outgrowth of NAYS, now has offices in Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia, and has spearheaded an initiative to create kids’ sports programs in schools and collected sports equipment for children in countries that otherwise have no access to it. “When I went to Mercersburg, I was like any other kid that goes to boarding school; I didn’t know what to expect,” Engh says. “But this was the start of what has ended up to be a great career for me.” Engh came to Mercersburg on a working scholarship, and classifies himself now as having been behind the curve academically. “But I learned that in order to make it in a situation like that, it had to be my person-

Fred Engh and his wife, Michaele (left), at a youth sports event with Dominica President Nicholas Liverpool

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ality that helped me overcome my other weaknesses,” he says. “And I was able to do that through sports, particularly in wrestling. Sports began to give me a tremendous amount of confidence, and that confidence drew the opportunity to get into other things.” In addition to captaining the wrestling team, Engh was a senator and president of Marshall. “I can relate back to [wrestling] matches where I literally felt I would prefer dying right there than to continue,” Engh says. “I remember being in a match for the national wrestling championship at Lehigh University, and in the semifinals, I tied at the end of the match, which meant I had to go back out again. I relate that back to the very first stage of creating [NAYS], when my wife said, ‘The bank called and said we are $400 overdrawn.’ That was like standing on the edge of a cliff and somebody pushing you. And somehow I had to make it through all of that. But I relate back to those days that I learned, through sports, of perseverance.” And did his perseverance ever pay off. Recently, IAYS distributed some collected gear to children in the Darfur region of Sudan. “People say, ‘You’ve got to be kidding. You’re going to send sports equipment to a war-torn country? These children face being slaughtered, they face hunger, they face malaria.’ And I say, ‘You know what? They’re still children.’ And children, by nature, want to play. They want to get out and have fun; that never changes. “When we sent the equipment to Darfur through the State Department and the U.S. Embassy, one of the people there emailed back and said, ‘This is one of the most fantastic things that we’ve had for children here, because you can’t believe the delight and smiles on their faces just to be able to kick a ball.’ ”

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LEADERSHIP 101: Q&A WITH FRANK SHIPPER ’63 through the University of Utah, so I did that. After my four-year commitment was up and I was finished, I figured I’d go to work for a major airline. But Utah offered me a fellowship to stay and get my Ph.D, so I did. I taught at Arizona State University for 14 years and have been [at Salisbury] for 16 years. FS: The golden ticket for so many years has been a technical degree with an MBA on top. That’s what I was looking for, and then I was offered the fellowship and I took it. The lesson? Whatever you plan for may not be where you end up in life. MM: What are some topics that come up in

As a professor of management at Salisbury University and an in-demand leadership consultant, Frank Shipper ’63 advises everyone from today’s college students to Fortune 500 companies on how to become effective leaders, managers, and employees. Professor Shipper’s class is now in session; read on. MM: What do you remember most about Mercersburg? FS: The camaraderie with fellow students, and the quality of the teachers really stood out. Former headmaster [Walter] Burgin ’53 was a really exceptional teacher. There was Mr. [Carl] Metz, who taught ancient history my freshman year, and Mr. [Eric] Harris— once you learned chemistry from him, college chemistry was a breeze.

your work as a consultant? FS: There are a lot of things businesspeople

do as a matter of course that are probably not the best ways to improve performance. Studies have shown things like, of all managers out there—of the best managers— only 40 percent actually have the skills to be [effective] managers. That means 60 percent of managers are hurting and not helping their organizations. We work with managers around the world and improve their ability to work with their employees... A lot of consulting is helping companies develop their own programs. Our goal is to get organizations to develop internal skills, so that they don’t need consultants. Basically, I try to work myself out of a job. MM: What types of companies have uti-

MM: You were an engineer before deciding

lized used your services?

to teach. How did you end up on that career path? FS: I liked science and math, so I went to West Virginia University and got an engineering degree. It was 1968, so Vietnam was on the horizon, and I went into the service. The Air Force had a program where you could work on an MBA while you served

FS: I’ve worked with all sizes of corporations,

but they’re typically larger organizations that have discovered they have problems and need help to stay competitive. Many are Fortune 500 companies. I’ve worked with hospitals, manufacturing, banks, and high-tech corporations. But people are people— it doesn’t matter the industry.

MM: Take us inside your classroom. What

are some of the things you emphasize to your students? FS: In my management and leadership development classes, I teach people skills— things like how to get people to reach mutually agreed-upon goals, the wisdom of crowds (all employees), how to use brainstorming techniques to bring forward ideas that a manager may not think of on his own. We talk about the idea of a manager helping others instead of managing others. You don’t want to build a star system, but you want to build stars. We talk about how to exercise control in a positive fashion… how to reenforce good behavior, and why that’s important from a behavioral and psychological point of view. These are life skills, not just management skills. MM: What are the most important skills or

qualities for leaders to have? FS: Honesty, sincerity, and modesty. MM: What are the best ways you’ve found

to study leadership with your students? FS: I encourage my students to go and get

involved in their churches, in charities, in their fraternities and sororities—anywhere they can find a position. They come back, and we discuss the things we talked about in class [and how they apply]. You can look back at people [who have gone on to lead], and their involvement in clubs and organizations— they weren’t necessarily the president; maybe they were the social chair. Any position where you work with others and that gets people to work with you is great. —Lee Owen

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“A WIN-WIN-WIN S I T U AT I O N ” Making surgery safer is Tony Furnary’s passion

very day, Tony Furnary ’76 is saving the lives of people he will never meet. Furnary operates on roughly 300 patients each year as a cardiothoracic surgeon for the Starr-Wood Cardiac Group and at Providence-St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon. But no hospital is large enough to house the number of patients who, if not for the revolutionary technique Furnary and his researchers invented in 1992, would not survive their surgeries or the recovery periods that follow. Seven percent of Americans are diabetic; yet members of that group comprise a third of all patients requiring heart surgery each year. And diabetics are six times more likely to develop postoperative infection than nondiabetic cardiac patients, typically require longer hospitalizations, and have a higher mortality rate. Unless, that is, those patients are treated in a hospital that administers an intravenous drip of insulin for three days during and after surgery to regulate their blood glucose levels. The regimen is the brainchild of Furnary and his team, and known as the Portland Protocol. It lowers the death rate of patients by 65 percent, drops the infection rate by 70 percent, and shortens the average hospital stay by two days, saving money for patients and health care providers. Furnary calls it “a win-win-win situation.” “Not since the discovery of antibiotics has there been a nonsurgical invention that so dramatically dropped mortality and infection rates,” says Furnary, the son of a surgeon and the first of four siblings (Marie ’78, Carol ’79, Jeanne-Marie ’83) to migrate to Mercersburg from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. (Furnary’s daughter, Alicia ’09, is a rising upper-middler.) After hearing about Mercersburg from a swim-club teammate—“it sounded like summer camp to me; living at a boarding

school, three weeks off at Christmas and at spring break,” he says—Furnary dove into campus life. He loved swimming, singing in the Octet, and student government. He also “got by with the help of some great people around me,” a group that included Denise Dupre ’76, president of the Board of Regents, who grew up a half-hour from Furnary in the small town of Champion and has been “a lifelong friend.” From the days when he would make rounds with his father at Mercy Hospital Johnstown, Furnary knew he wanted to practice medicine. Ironically, it was only after deciding on cardiac surgery as a specialty that Furnary learned that his father had been offered one of the first heartsurgery residencies, in Boston, while the field of cardiology was in its infancy. The elder Furnary turned down the offer to return to Johnstown to be near his ailing mother, who died shortly after of congestive heart failure. “My parents always told us, ‘Don’t make your decisions based on us. Make them based on what you want to do,’” Furnary says today. “I ended up deciding to become a cardiac surgeon before I knew any of that.” As he was coming out of his residency in 1992, innovation met opportunity. “I wanted to do research, and I looked at heart surgery and found an unmet need,” Furnary says. “One of the key things that people who are interested in innovation can do is look at everyday life, and look for a problem that needs to be solved. We as cardiac surgeons see a disproportionate number of diabetic patients. If you have diabetes, there’s more than a 50 percent chance you’ll develop some type of heart disease, and when you have to be treated, your results are significantly worse.” The conventional wisdom taught in medical schools has been to fear low bloodglucose levels in diabetic patients more than higher levels. “But we hypothesized that it

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“I tell people that your risk of dying is four times higher if you’re operated on somewhere else.” —Tony Furnary ’76 was actually the high levels causing the problems,” Furnary says, “and over 10–15 years we’ve been able to prove that hypothesis. [The insulin drip lowers blood glucose.] The normal way to give insulin is under the skin, meaning it’s absorbed in 4– 6 hours. But that’s not effective in getting right into the cells. We developed a protocol for intravenous insulin, which gets it right in, and used it to dial down the glucose level to where we wanted it.” To say reaction was initially mixed to the Portland Protocol is a compliment. “Some people called it malpractice,” Furnary says. “We finally got permission to proceed with it only in our intensive care unit. We had no episodes of low blood glucose, and no one died. We developed it and honed it, and now it’s the most widely used protocol in the world.” Furnary remembers Jeanne Zerr, a nurse who worked with him to develop the procedure, offering the data she had been collecting on patients’ blood sugar levels. “It was a gold mine,” he says. “Never could we imagine that it would spill over into all of medicine.” Today, the Portland Protocol is used not only on diabetics needing cardiac care, but also in intensive care units, on victims of stroke, and in other populations. “As a surgeon, I can affect maybe 300 lives in a year,” he says. “But the single most satisfying thing for me is that this allows me to do what my friends in business do day to day: to leverage my knowledge, and by

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doing that we can save thousands of lives everywhere. It’s truly a passion for me, and I can have more impact teaching people how to do this.” Anyone—doctors, nurses, medical executives, even patients and their families— can see the Portland Protocol’s entire process online for free (portlandprotocol.org). There are no patents, no passwords or copyright restrictions, and no confidentiality agreements anywhere. Nothing is stopping competing hospitals from using it to save lives, prevent infection, and save money in the process. So why isn’t every diabetic patient who enters an operating room receiving the protocol following surgery? “This is a paradigm shift,” Furnary says. “It requires more nursing time and effort, and it takes people out of their comfort zones. Everyone is trained that there’s nothing wrong with high glucose, and low glucose [hypoglycemia] is feared. We have to change the mindset. With the protocol, when [blood glucose] levels go down, they come back up. The risk of dangerous glucose levels is low. “It costs an average of $176 for a hospital to administer the protocol, compared with $32 for standard insulin injections. But taking it all into account, it’s incredibly cost-effective—and it saves lives, it saves money, there is less infection, and the patients do better long term. Getting everyone to do it is another story.” If the protocol were applied to all of the 207,000 surgeries involving diabetic patients in the U.S. this year, Furnary estimates it would save 5,200 lives, and prevent 9,000 infections and 415,000 day stays in hospitals for a savings of approximately $1.4 billion to the American health care system. “Over the last six years, we’ve done approximately 2,000 operations on diabetics,” he says. “The overall death rate is 0.9 percent. Nationally, in the same time frame among all patients, the mortality rate is 3.4

percent. I tell people that your risk of dying is four times higher if you’re operated on somewhere else.” In 2001, the New England Journal of Medicine published the results of a randomized study from the Netherlands backing the Portland Protocol. “They took the same patient population, but they randomized between the two groups, and it proved

us correct,” Furnary says. “And because it was in the New England Journal, everyone knew about it and looked at it, and they went back and saw that we’d been talking about it for years. Everyone’s becoming interested now, and it’s becoming much easier [to spread the word]. “And our infection guy [at the hospital] says he feels like the Maytag repairman.”

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FOLLOWING THE LEADER Olympian Betsy Mitchell fosters athletic excellence

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he playing of a national anthem during an Olympic medal ceremony can produce a variety of emotions. Pride. Victory. Passion. Accomplishment. Regret, perhaps, for athletes who won’t see their national flag hoisted above the others. For Betsy Mitchell ’83, who reached the medal stand twice at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics in 1984 and a third time at Seoul in 1988, “The Star-Spangled Banner” elicited a different response–at least during its first few chords: the realization that she had become a role model. “Granted, the Olympics is about swimming as fast as you can, but for the first time, the power was instilled in me of being representative and being other people’s representative,” says Mitchell, who has spent her post-Olympic days as a college, independent-school, and highschool coach, administrator, teacher, and leadership consultant. Since last July, Mitchell has served as athletic director at Allegheny College, an NCAA Division III school in Meadville, Pennsylvania. “I realized I was a hometown hero for all the people connected to Mercersburg, and to all the people from my hometown [Marietta, Ohio]. While standing there listening to the anthem, that was when I felt like I embraced my role as a positive role model for our sport, our town, and our country–and that’s a huge responsibility.” Mitchell is a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame and a former world-record holder in the 200-meter backstroke. She earned gold as a member of the American 400-meter medley relay squad, picked up a silver medal in the 100-meter backstroke in Los Angeles, and added another silver at the 1988 Games in Seoul as a member of the 400-meter relay team. In between, she was a seventime NCAA individual champion at the University of Texas, and an 11time U.S. national champion. But before donning a swim cap adorned with an American flag, she swam at Mercersburg for legendary coach John Trembley. “He saw my potential and he told me what I was going to do,” Mitchell says of Trembley. “It was like he had a crystal ball. He told me, ‘You’re going to be at the Olympics in ’84, and you’ll be even better after that.’ We all looked at him like he was crazy, but his stating what he thought I could be really opened my eyes. Having someone tell you what you are capable of is really powerful.” Mitchell, who had been swimming competitively since age 5, says that the chance to push herself in the pool was only part of the reason she chose to go away to Mercersburg—she wanted to push herself in other ways as well. “Swimming was a factor, but the academic experience and being away from home were probably larger factors,” she says. “I loved the independence. I was able to learn about what independence meant, with a safety net.

MITC HELL ON LEADERSHIP There’s no cookie cutter [to make or mold a leader]; ultimately, it’s about who you are and how transparently you let people experience you. It ’s about how you are as a communicator, and the intangible charisma you bring. Everyone is different, but you have to willingly embrace your role in people’s lives to be a successful leader. I think to be a leader, you have to work at your intelligence, thoroughness, and your ability to think strategically about your organization. Schools have a moral responsibility to give students an ethical education and get them thinking about their place in the broader world. Successful citizens and leaders won’t think of their existence in a vacuum; they consider their place in a larger scale (and nothing about that is natural for adolescents). It ’s about personal engagement everywhere – at the dinner table, in the dorm, and in class.

“I don’t think there’s any question that Mercersburg made me into more of a leader. So much of being a leader is simply having the confidence in yourself to chart and follow your own course, and to have confidence in it. Other people flock to that, and they take confidence from people with a lot of self-confidence. Mercersburg absolutely formed that in me.” After the 1988 Olympics, Mitchell returned to Mercersburg for a year to work in the alumni office and serve as head and assistant coach for the softball and swimming teams, respectively. “It was very kind of [then-Headmaster] Mr. [Walter] Burgin ’53 to let me have that experience,” she says, “but I didn’t have swimming out of my system, and I realized I needed to go back and get my master’s and swim.” (She would later join the Academy’s Board of Regents.) A trip back to Texas followed, and Mitchell took a job as a graduate-assistant coach. A year later, she was named the head swimming and diving coach at Dartmouth College, where she turned a team that didn’t win a single meet the year before her arrival into an Ivy League powerhouse. “It was a fantastic learning experience,” Mitchell says. “From the beginning, I wanted to bring my lens of striving for excellence to whomever I came into contact with. Each and every one of the kids got a lot better, and those first years really struck a chord in me—their process of getting better really turned me on to coaching.” It was at Dartmouth that Mitchell was introduced to the sport

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of sculling (a form of rowing), which she calls “a second athletic career, which I sort of fell into.” She was the U.S. national champion in the 500-meter dash in 1994, but decided against making a run at qualifying for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics in order to focus on her coaching and administrative career. Mitchell then became director of athletics and outdoor education at The Laurel School, an independent girls’ school near Cleveland. One of her proudest moments there came in fall 2002, when Mercersburg’s women’s field hockey, soccer, tennis, and volleyball teams made the five-hour bus ride to compete against Laurel teams. “It was awesome,” she says. “Laurel had just built a bunch of new facilities, and we wanted to open them in the same way that if you’re at Mercersburg, all the teams go and play Hill or Peddie on a given weekend. We needed a team that could do that, and I thought having Mercersburg there would be fabulous. I was torn; I was proud of the Laurel teams, but I think it was also very good for the Mercersburg teams to go out there and compete.”

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At Allegheny, Mitchell is one of 192 female athletic directors serving an NCAA institution, according to the latest study by the Women’s Sports Foundation. (The NCAA’s membership includes more than 1,250 schools.) Before accepting her current post, Mitchell worked as a consultant with colleges, high schools, and recreation and community centers on issues in athletics, including leadership and sportsmanship programming. “The word ‘sportsmanship’ has been completely desensitized—I don’t think it means anything anymore,” she says. “It’s turned into a political correctness about behavior rather than a fundamental embrace of ethics of sports. As coaches, we don’t talk about the rightness or wrongness of how to win, and it’s an ethical dilemma that will continue to affect our leaders of tomorrow if we don’t address it on the high-school level. What do teams learn from slapping hands after a game? It’s just a custom—they’re not thanking each other for learning by doing that. We have to find ways to talk about the ethics of sports.”

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Dean Taylor’s baseball smarts land him a job with Royal-ty Dean Taylor ’69 knows that the job he accepted in June 2006—trying to return the Kansas City Royals to Major League Baseball’s upper echelon—might seem insurmountable to most baseball fans, even those who bleed Royals blue. Yet Taylor, the Royals’ assistant general manager and vice president of baseball operations, has seen baseball fortunes turn around before. Quickly. Taylor spent 1990 as manager of baseball operations in the MLB commissioner’s office before John Schuerholz, newly minted as the Atlanta Braves’ general manager, brought Taylor with him to Atlanta. Taylor had been in the Royals’ employ before, working under Schuerholz during Kansas City’s glory years in the 1980s, including a World Series championship in 1985. “[Atlanta] was going to be a franchise with a lot of upside,” Taylor says. But even he had no idea that the Braves, cellar dwellers the year before, would go all the way to the World Series. “I’m convinced there will never be another year that I’ll be involved in like ’91. It was a special year. Even when we won [the World Series] in ’95, to me it didn’t match the emotion and everything attached to ’91.”

Taylor stayed long enough to be part of the first eight of Atlanta’s 14 straight divisional titles. At Mercersburg, Taylor played third base and second base on the baseball team, served as sports editor of the Mercersburg News, “dabbled” in sports reporting on campus radio station WMER, and was a senator. He admits to being reluctant about coming to Mercersburg—his late father, Robert ’31, was an alumnus—but despite being uprooted from his Oregon home, he found a common bond. “I always was a tremendous baseball fan,” Taylor says, “and I was one of only two [Los Angeles] Dodgers fans in the entire school. The other was Craig Dolan ’69, who was in my class and whom I’ve stayed in contact with over the years. Most people were Pirates fans; a lot of students from Ohio were Indians and Reds fans.” While a pre-med major at Claremont Men’s College in California, Taylor saw a column in the sports section of the Los Angeles Times about a new sports administration program at Ohio University, which was partially the brainchild of then-Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley and was the first of its type. Today, there are hundreds across the nation. “I guess if there’s a seminal moment in my life, that was it. I read that, and I said, ‘That’s what I want to do with my life.’ I had known

that was what I wanted to do; I just didn’t know how to get there. So I walked to the registrar’s office that afternoon and changed my major to economics.” That change in direction did lead to Taylor’s enrolling at Ohio U. after graduating from Claremont. As part of an internship, Taylor and a graduate-school friend started their own minor league club in New Westminster, British Columbia, during the summer of 1974. After working for several years in the minor leagues, Taylor began his first stint with the Royals in 1981, rising from administrative assistant to assistant director of scouting and player development in his nine years with the club. He has also held positions with Milwaukee (where he served as general manager from 1999 to 2002), Cincinnati, and the Dodgers. After the Royals hired Dayton Moore from the Braves to be the Royals’ new general manager, Moore likewise made the call to return Taylor to Kansas City. When Taylor is asked what part of his job would be most surprising to the layperson— or even to the most hardcore of baseball fans—he answers, “Probably that it’s a 365day-a-year job. We’re actually busier in the off-season… preparing for the following year, making all the organizational decisions that we make in terms of player personnel.” “It’s literally 365 days a year. I’ve talked to agents on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. That’s the nature of the business.”

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BACK TO HIS ROOTS A familiar destination becomes a place for Edward Brown to serve

FORWARD PASS Dick Cass keeps the Baltimore Ravens marching toward success In a town with as much passion for sports as Baltimore, the city’s professional teams are a big deal. So it’s no surprise that Dick Cass ’64 keeps plenty of balls in the air as he enters his fourth year as president of the city’s National Football League franchise, the Ravens. Cass has responsibility for player personnel, coaches, corporate sales, communications, and business ventures for the reigning AFC North-champion Ravens, who went 13–3 in 2006. And in just a decade of existence, the Ravens (who began play in 1996) have won as many Super Bowls as their predecessors, the Baltimore Colts, did in more than 30 years in town. (Each franchise brought one Lombardi Trophy home to Baltimore; the Colts captured one for Indianapolis in January, defeating the Ravens along the way.) Cass, who was Mercersburg’s commencement speaker in June (page 10), spent 32 years with the Washington-based firm of Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering, and before assuming his current post in 2004, had served as counsel for two other high-profile NFL teams, the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, and the league office, as well as the U.S. Olympic Committee and the NBA’s Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets. He is credited with formulating the NFL’s revenue-sharing plan, and was reportedly on the league’s short list of candidates to replace retiring Commissioner Paul Tagliabue last year. A former student-body president and captain of the football, basketball, and baseball teams at Mercersburg, Cass has served on the boards of the Academy and at Princeton University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1968.

It’s a tradition in Edward K. Brown Jr.’s ’99 family to return to Ghana each year for Christmas. Although Brown grew up in the Washington, D.C., area, his parents are from the West African country, and his holiday season is Edward Brown examining a young typically a time to visit and Ghanaian child kick back with family and friends. But when Brown, a third-year dental student at Howard University, learned that a program called African Health Now was searching for doctors and dentists to provide free medical care to an underserved region near Ghana’s capital city of Accra, he seized the chance to volunteer. Brown joined a team of dentists and doctors (including a pediatrician, dermatologist, and internal medicine specialist) that provided free care to children and adults. “We examined their oral health, but we also did testing of things like blood glucose and cholesterol,” he says. “And we actually found that the dental hygiene of the kids up to about age 13 was almost immaculate— it’s when they become older kids that they start to eat too many sugary foods.” With one year left in his four-year program at Howard, Brown says he’s essentially running his own dental practice at the school. He attends classes in the morning and sees patients several hours a day, and often what he finds in younger mouths concerns him. “I see kids all the time—some as young as six years old— whose teeth are in really bad shape,” Brown says. “We as a country need to eat better, and it’s an overall health care issue, not just for oral health.” Brown, who earned an undergraduate degree from LaSalle University, spent his final three years of high school at Mercersburg, where he says he originally came to pursue athletic dreams (he was a standout football player and also played baseball and basketball), but found more opportunities of a different kind. “Mercersburg gave me the ability to know that I could do anything I wanted, and that there are no limitations,” he says. “Mercersburg provided me with opportunities and definitely inspired me to go out into the world and try to make a difference.” —Lee Owen

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CYCLING FOR A CAUSE Alumni fight cancer on two wheels B Y L I N D S AY TA N T O N

For two days each August, thousands of cyclists descend upon Sturbridge, Massachusetts, to ride in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC), an annual 200-mile bike trek across the state that raises money for cancer research. But the PMC is no ordinary bike-a-thon; last year, it raised $26 million. With a total of $171 million raised since its 1980 inception, it is the most successful athletic fundraising event in the nation. Each year, at least four Mercersburg alumni are among the sea of cyclists: twin brothers Matt ’99 and Andrew Danziger ’99, their older brother, Mike ’96, and Chris “Kit” Larson ’97 (the son of faculty member Ray Larson). Matt Danziger, a hedge-fund analyst in San Francisco, is responsible for recruiting his friends to ride. His introduction to the PMC began while he was a Mercersburg student and a summer volunteer for the organization. “My supervisor used to call it ‘a life-changing experience,’ and that phrase never left me,” he says. After graduating from Colby College in 2003 and moving cross-country, Matt heard that the mother of a close friend had been diagnosed with cancer for the second time. “I thought that there must be more I can do besides just sending a card,” he says. “And, with no road-biking experience at all, I marched to the store and bought a bike in the middle of winter.” The next summer, Matt and Andrew rode in their first PMC and established Team Whitecrest Express. Whitecrest is a Cape Cod beach where the brothers used to surf; they now ride past it on day two of the race. The team, now seven riders strong, is

(L-R): Matthew Roper, Matt Danziger ’99, Mike Danziger ’96, Andrew Danziger ’99, Kit Larson ’97

full of alumni and inspiration, Matt says. “Our hope is that we bring attention to the cause, and illustrate the type of people Mercersburg helped us become.” For Kit Larson, the race has special meaning; he lost his mother, former faculty member and academic dean Marilyn Larson, to cancer in 2001. The weekend, he says, means “reflection, and a time to feel good about being able to help other people.” The strong Mercersburg presence on the team reminds him of the importance behind the friendships that are formed on campus. “The Academy is a small, tight community, almost like a big family,” he says. “Everyone’s very close, ultimately looking out for each other—a feeling I still have today with Matt, Andrew, and Michael.” Each team member pledges to raise $3,600, and all usually exceed the goal. “Every year, I have no idea how I’ll raise the money, but when I do, it feels great,”

“I thought that there must be more I can do besides just sending a card.” —Matt Danziger ’99 Matt says. “It’s an unbelievable feeling to be on the streets for two days with 5,300 people who all have the same goal—a world without cancer.” To learn more about Team Whitecrest Express, visit www.pmc.org or contact Matt Danziger at zinger81@yahoo.com.

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TAKING THE HIG H R O A D From one capital city to another, Dick Thornburgh leads by example

ick Thornburgh ’50 is not a private eye, or a policeman. But in a public and private career spanning more than six decades, Thornburgh—a two-term Pennsylvania governor, former federal prosecutor, United Nations official, and United States Attorney General under two American presidents—has made a living out of going after bad guys and bringing them to justice. A group of criminals that includes racketeers, corrupt public officials, crooked executives, those who discriminate against the disabled, and others who lack an ethical compass have met their match in Thornburgh, a leader in every sense of the word. While a young prosecutor, appointed by President Richard Nixon as U.S. attorney for the western district of Pennsylvania, Thornburgh was influenced by a conversation he

had with a grizzled FBI agent. “I asked him, ‘Are we ever going to put these guys out of business?’” Thornburgh said. “And he said, ‘No, we’ll never put them out of business— someone will always be trying to work the system. But the important question is, are the good guys on top and the bad guys on the bottom?’ “I always remembered that. It’s the effort and opportunity that you give… to deal with people who want to betray the trust of public office or who want to corrupt the system. It makes a difference.” Thornburgh volunteers that his three years at Mercersburg were not distinguished. He served as sports editor of the News and was voted the wittiest member of the Class of 1950, and also claims to have spent “a lot of time enjoying myself and my classmates… and as a consequence, I spent a lot of time on the guard path.” He abandoned early dreams of becoming a sportswriter and enrolled at Yale University, where he graduated in 1954. A year later, he married the former Ginny Hooton, and received a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1957. The couple had three young sons, and Thornburgh joined the firm of Kirkpatrick, Pomeroy, Lockhart & Johnson in his hometown of Pittsburgh. But the family’s idyllic existence was shattered on July 1, 1960, when Thornburgh’s wife and sons were involved in a tragic automobile accident. Ginny Hooton Thornburgh died instantly, and while the couple’s two oldest sons, John and David, were not seriously hurt, four-month-old Peter suffered severe and permanent brain injuries, leaving him disabled. (Peter’s experiences would lead Thornburgh and his second wife, Ginny Judson Thornburgh, to become advocates for the disabled, and much of the groundwork for the adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 can be attributed to then-Attorney General

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Thornburgh’s efforts on behalf of both the legislation and those protected and nurtured by it.) The tragic events of 1960 and the 1964 national electoral rout of Thornburgh’s Republican Party inspired the young lawyer to begin a metamorphosis from what he called “a cocktail-party politician—someone who has all the answers but never really gets in-

Batter Up: Why Not Commissioner Thornburgh? For a time in the 1970s and 1980s, a pair of Mercersburg’s former students served as governors in neighboring states: Dick Thornburgh in Pennsylvania and Harry Hughes ’44 in Maryland. In 1979, Thornburgh, a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates devotee, looked forward to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 3 of the World Series, which would pit his beloved Bucs against the Baltimore Orioles at Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Stadium. But after Hughes was serenaded with boos while tossing the first pitch before Game 1 of the series in Baltimore, Major League Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn decreed that Hughes would be the last politician to take part in the pregame ritual, thus denying Thornburgh “the opportunity I had awaited for a lifetime,” he wrote in his autobiography, Where the Evidence Leads. But Thornburgh got the last laugh: his Pirates won the series, 4–3. And in 1993, Thornburgh was selected to interview for the commissioner’s job, which the game’s owners eventually awarded to one of their own, Milwaukee Brewers owner Bud Selig. On Selig’s watch, baseball fans have experienced a strike that led to cancellation of a World Series, steroid scandals, a tie in an All-Star Game, interleague play, and the half-baked unbalanced schedule. It’s this editor’s opinion that a revote is in order. —Lee Owen

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THORNBURGH ON LEADERSHIP In his Cum Laude address to students and faculty March 23 in the Irvine Memorial Chapel, Dick Thornburgh discussed the topics of leadership, integrity, accountability, and civility. Following is a brief excerpt from his speech.

volved” into an appointed and elected official who would shepherd Pennsylvania and the nation through some defining moments. “I don’t think there’s any question that my focus was changed in an extraordinary way [by the car accident],” Thornburgh says. “I was just 28 years old and had three kids to bring up on my own. I came to realize that maybe the values that had dominated my life until then needed to be expanded, and that we only have a finite amount of time on this earth and it’s up to us to make the most of it. “I hadn’t set out to become an officeholder, but it ended up that way through a variety of very fortunate opportunities that came to me. My firm belief is that democracy is not a spectator sport; all of us should become involved, not necessarily as candidates or party officials, but there’s always some work to be done for a candidate or a cause you believe in.” Thornburgh’s first foray for elected office was an unsuccessful effort for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1966. But influential people were noticing the energetic young Pennsylvanian, and in 1969, Nixon chose Thornburgh to help identify organized crime at the federal level, a task he undertook as U.S. attorney before Nixon’s successor, President Gerald Ford, brought Thornburgh to the nation’s capital to serve as assistant attorney general until Jimmy Carter’s inauguration in 1977. In his 2003 autobiography, Where the Evidence Leads, Thornburgh wrote, “My interest in bringing to heel people of power and substance who abused the process was to continue throughout my career. I was proud that Democrats and Republicans alike were, if corrupt, pursued with equal vigor, as I felt that betrayal of the public trust was subversive of our democratic process.” Thornburgh returned to Pennsylvania just as the state was seeking a new governor to succeed the term-limited Milton Shapp. Running on a platform of ethical, account-

Leadership is important for external and internal purposes. Effective leadership is obviously important for elected officials and public administrators, but it is also relevant to all engaged in any common enterprise – public or private. Clear and unambiguous signals as to what course is expected to be followed are, I suggest, a sine qua non for achieving success in any endeavor. Leadership requires vision. The path of effective administration must not only be straight and uncluttered, but must incorporate true visionary characteristics at the outset of the journey. “Where there is no vision, the people perish,” the book of Proverbs admonished us some 3,000 years ago, and it is as true today as it was then. Moreover, that vision must be expressed in terms of tangible goals and specific destinations. And these goals must be communicated clearly to those who look to leaders for direction. There is an educational function to leadership that is ignored at great peril. Those engaged in any endeavor must be nurtured and nourished by a steady diet of specific reminders as to where the leadership effort is bound. Of enormous importance in the leadership effort is the imperative of integrity. To accomplish the tasks at hand, simple competence is not enough. Just as a positive view of the integrity of leadership can inspire allegiance to a cause, a negative view can erode even the soundest and most well-intentioned undertaking. This imperative of integrity must be clearly communicated as well. It cannot be addressed indirectly. Clear and explicit signals must come from top leadership, lest any confusion exist over what is, and is not, permissible conduct. To do otherwise allows informal and potentially subversive “codes of conduct” to be transmitted with a wink and a nod, and encourages an inferior ethical system based on “going along to get along” or on the notion that impermissible conduct is “okay because everybody’s doing it.” And this can erode even the best intentions in building character within an organization.

able, and clean government following an eight-year period that had seen more than 230 state officials convicted of or admitting to corruption, Thornburgh erased a 32-point poll deficit to defeat Democratic nominee Pete Flaherty and win the governorship. Barely two months following his January 1979 inauguration, the governor found himself clad in yellow protective footwear and standing next to President Carter in the control room of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant during America’s most famous nuclear incident. Later that day, in front of the media

Left: The Thornburghs with President and Mrs. Reagan; right, at Three Mile Island with President Carter.

horde, Carter praised Thornburgh for his handling of the crisis, saying that “because of the trust of the American people in him… potential panic and disturbance has been minimized.” Thornburgh says the main lesson he took away from Three Mile Island was “to expect the unexpected, and that you’d better be ready for anything if you’re in a leadership position. You have to surround yourself

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with good people who can respond to emergencies and unforeseen challenges, and you have to make sure your system is set up so that the process can continue, even when the governor or CEO or whoever is distracted by the issue of the day.” Thornburgh was the first Republican to serve consecutive terms as Pennsylvania’s governor. He left office in 1987 having created more than 500,000 new jobs in the state (many in the emerging technology sector), lowered taxes and the state crime rate, and implemented a state employee code of conduct. A lighter moment saw the Thornburghs honor fellow Mercersburg alumnus Jimmy Stewart ’28 as the inaugural Distinguished Pennsylvania Artists Award winner. After leaving office, Thornburgh agreed to become director of the Institute of Politics at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, a position he would hold until his nomination as President Ronald Reagan’s attorney general 18 months later. Time and Newsweek labeled Thorn-

burgh’s appointment “Mr. Clean Goes to Washington.” His tenure under Reagan and successor George H.W. Bush was notable for investigating the savings-and-loan scandal, the Exxon Valdez incident, a continued emphasis on bringing drug traffickers to justice, and the aforementioned implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “It was a terribly important thing to me,” Thornburgh says of the ADA. “To have had the good fortune to arrive in Washington just at the time that the ADA was poised for action in the Congress, and to work for a president who was committed to it, was an extraordinary bit of good luck and a blessing.” Thornburgh left office in 1991 to mount an unsuccessful run at Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seat opened by the death of Senator John Heinz in a plane crash. At the invitation of then-President Bush, Thornburgh served as United Nations undersecretarygeneral for administration and management (the United Nations’ highest management position) from 1992 to 1993.

Today, Thornburgh works in Washington as counsel to Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, Preston, Gates, Ellis. The opening years of the 21st century have seen him serve as an investigator in the WorldCom bankruptcy case and the 2004 CBS News “Iraqgate” controversy, which led to the resignation of anchor Dan Rather. He is also a frequent speaker on campuses nationwide, and delivered the address as 26 seniors were inducted into Mercersburg’s chapter of the Cum Laude Society in March (excerpt, page 37). “I am particularly pleased when I have a chance to visit with young people… and speaking with some of the students here, you could see the qualities of leadership that are potentially there in those young people who will be the next generation of leaders,” Thornburgh says. “It’s reassuring. “If you have the opportunities to assume a leadership position, it’s a real blessing. Sometimes you do well and sometimes you stumble, but it’s an enormous responsibility.”

JOE ASTROTH: HIGH- T E C H Since earning a doctorate from the University of Chicago, Joe Astroth ’74, executive vice-president of Autodesk, has established himself as an innovator in global information systems (GIS) and computer mapping. After publishing a thesis on location theory and spatial interaction modeling, Astroth taught at the University of Missouri and later worked for McDonnell Douglas, focusing on that company’s worldwide GIS software market. Mercersburg asked Astroth for the story on GIS technology. MM: What’s it like to have a career in an industry that didn’t exist

when you were at Mercersburg? JA: Incredibly exciting! It’s been like living inside a tornado… from

mainframe to mini to PC to mobile/wireless. Each technology inflection has brought a dramatic increase in power and connectivity. My passion has always been finding new ways to solve real problems, rather than creating some nice-to-have widget. I didn’t get into this profession as a business professional; I moved into it as a research scientist who needed better tools to accomplish increasingly complex tasks. MM: Your academic training is in science (not business). How have you kept up with the business side of the industry? JA: I did not enter the management ranks by a traditional path—and it was a real challenge. I’ve never stopped taking classes and I’m constantly reading books, magazines, and online articles to keep up. My

staff jokes about my office being a library. Bottom line: the business world moves as fast as the technology world, and you have to keep up. Continuous learning got me in the game… and keeps me in the game. MM: If someone had described to you in 1974 the technology that you have developed, would it have sounded like science fiction? JA: Yes. That said, when I was in school, the kind of software we’re able to develop and use today wasn’t even conceivable as science fiction. I typed all my papers at Mercersburg on a typewriter—and I thought white correcting tape was advanced technology! MM: What sort of things do you imagine the geospatial industry working on 30 years from now? JA: The industry will continue to address basic human needs—the need to be connected to people and place. We’re staying connected today with our mobile phones, IM, and email, but we still have a way to go to meet this seemingly insatiable need. Ubiquitous, real-time availability of personalized and location-relevant information is where our increasingly connected world is heading. —Jay Sullivan

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volleyball: McDonogh at Mercersburg, 2 p.m. football: Wyoming Seminary at Mercersburg, 2:30 p.m.

Sept 23

Hun at Mercersburg: field hockey/football/men's and women's soccer/women's tennis, 1 p.m.

Oct 13

Hill at Mercersburg (Alumni Weekend): varsity/JV women's tennis, 1:30 p.m. varsity/JV men's and women's soccer, varsity field hockey, 2 p.m. varsity football, 2:30 p.m.

The ’Burg, Barcelona, and Baywatch Melvin Stewart’s path to stardom has been a golden road Every elite athlete imagines years of hard work culminating in one shining moment of glory. Melvin Stewart ’88 lived that dream twice atop an Olympic podium in Barcelona in 1992, collecting two swimming gold medals and one bronze. Pulled in all directions by reporters, coaches, family, fans, sponsors, and teammates, Stewart was in a daze until he reached the top of the platform. It was a storybook rise to Olympic glory, complete with agonizing defeat in Seoul four years earlier, before Stewart dedicated himself with legendary coach John Trembley to become dominant in the 200-meter butterfly. It’s such a good story, in fact, that Stewart is putting the finishing touches on a book covering his remarkable rise from a YMCA pool in the Bible Belt of North Carolina. “Everybody’s got a good book in them,” Stewart says. The transition to swimming with Hollywood sharks as a screenwriter, actor, and television sportscaster has given Stewart the opportunity to pen his own story. It’s an endeavor that has been in the works for more than a decade; but then again, dedication has always been one of his strong points. Stewart grew up at Heritage USA, PTL Ministries’ theme park and religious retreat, where his father ran athletics and recreation for Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s church and academy. He describes his childhood there as “chaotic and weird.” Already a swimming phenomenon at age 10, Stewart looked to Mercersburg for its rigorous academics as well as the school’s pedigree in the pool. “I knew the studies would be a challenge,”

By Shannon Gazze

Stewart says. “Headmaster [Walter] Burgin ’53 and a few school advisers called a fullcourt press with me and my father, warning us that things might not work out. “When I got my first paper back, the teacher had written ‘Incoherent’ in big red letters across the top of the page. I had to go ask him what that meant.” Meanwhile, Trembley had Stewart on a unique training schedule. Trembley theorized that his prodigy would swim better if he swam less and spent more time behind a desk. It worked. Stewart gained classroom confidence that he says translated to every aspect of his life; he eventually won an award as the school’s most improved student. He also started a string of 14 national championships in the butterfly—more than any other American male. At 16, Stewart won his first international competition at the Goodwill Games in Moscow. Battling nerves and a stomach virus, he received a pep talk from billionaire Ted Turner, though Stewart had no idea who Turner was when he ambled up like Clark Gable and belted, “You’re in Russia now! You’ve got to get up and do it!” After graduation, Stewart followed Trembley to the University of Tennessee, collecting two NCAA titles as destiny drew him closer to Olympic gold. But first he would face a chaotic dip in Olympic waters at the 1988 Seoul Games. “It was an assault on the senses,” Stewart says. “I was crushed by fear. I was in awe of the athletes. I was ranked second in the world, and I choked.” He finished fifth in

Seoul, but exorcised his demons four years later and left Barcelona with golds in the 200 butterfly and the 4x100 medley relay, plus another relay bronze. Away from the pool, a different kind of ghost story landed him on the set of Baywatch in 1994. Stewart was cast as lifeguard captain “Mel Dawson” in a spooky two-part episode. Though his acting competition wasn’t quite as stout as his Olympic challenge, there was one fear Stewart would not have to face: his kiss with Pamela Anderson was left out of the script. Today, Stewart lives in California with his wife and daughter, and is a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame. He credits his Mercersburg experience with shaping his Hollywood ending. Trembley provided the stability that “made all the difference in the world.” The late George Baxter ’36 entered Stewart’s life as a mentor, providing a stable environment far from home. State-of-the-art facilities helped him escape the “1920s-era dungeons” he swam in as a child, and attention paid to academics kept him from treading water in the classroom throughout his career—and shaped his next career, as an autobiographer.

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Winter Varsity Athletics Roundup Men’s Basketball Captains: Neil Gordon ’07, Tim Rahauser ’07 Most outstanding player: David Theis ’07 Most improved player: Tony Truitt ’09 Prevost Basketball Award (citizenship): Gordon, Rahauser Head coach: Mark Cubit (8th season) Record: 7–14 (1–4 MAPL) Highlights: The team found success with just two returning players (Rahauser and Gordon) back from 2005–06... Theis was named first-team All-MAPL... four players will compete at the collegiate level next year: Gordon (football and basketball, Occidental College), Theis (basketball, Duquesne University), Rahauser (soccer, Dickinson College), and Kyle Roy ’07 (golf, University of Tampa).

Women’s Basketball Captains: Sam Schroer ’07, Kelsey Roman ’08, Lauren Dobish ‘08

Most outstanding player: Dobish Most improved player: Taylor Riley ’10 Head coach: Erin Duffy (3rd season) Record: 9–16 (1–4 MAPL) Highlights: Dobish, a four-year letterwinner, led the team in most categories, and earned All-MAPL honors... Dobish and Jenn Dillon ’09 were named to the All-Tournament Team at the Academy’s TipOff Tournament, and Dobish also earned All-Tournament honors at the Highland Tournament... in demonstration of the program’s growth in the MAPL, the team beat Blair two times this season and suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to Lawrenceville on a last-second shot.

Skiing Captains: Kate Preston ’09, Mitch Shetter ’09, Alex Ferrara ’07 Most outstanding skiers: Preston, Shetter

Hall of Fame Contingent Grows Two-time Olympic gold medalist Bill Carr ’29 is the Academy’s sixth representative in the Pennsylvania High School Track & Field Hall of Fame. Carr won the 400-meter run at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and was part of the 4x400 -meter relay team at those same games. He joins Ted Meredith ’12, Al Robinson ’13, Bill Cox ’24, and Rolando Cruz ’60, plus legendary coach Jimmy Curran, as Mercersburg personnel in the Hall. (Ten Mercersburg alumni have won Olympic gold medals.) The ceremony was held in February at the Pennsylvania high school indoor state championships, with faculty members and Mercersburg track coaches Emory Mort ’01 and David Grady in attendance. Carr, who died in 1966, was the father of Alain Carr ’62 and the grandfather of Elyse Carr ’07.

compiled by Claire Atkins ’07

Most improved skiers: Wynn Holzwarth ’10, Ferrara Head coach: Dave Holzwarth ’78 (15th season) Highlights: Individual racers earned six bronze and three silver medals throughout the season, and 16 racers finished in the top 10 of different events, including one state slalom title (Wynn Holzwarth)... Preston, Holzwarth, and Andrew Gordon '07 each collected multiple top-three finishes in Pennsylvania Central Division events.

Men’s Squash Captains: Allan Lutz ’07, Scott Nehrbas ’07 Most outstanding player: Lutz Most improved player: Josh Rosenblat ’08 Head coach: Chip Vink ’73 (7th season) Record: 20–6 Highlights: The team won the Tom Flanagan Tournament and finished third in the B Division at the National High School Team Championships at Yale University, placing it in the top 20 of U.S. highschool teams... the Blue Storm also finished second in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League; Valentin Quan Miranda ‘08 and Lutz were All-MAPL selections... for the first time, the team beat Hill and the Naval Academy JV twice in the same season, won two individual matches against Lawrenceville at #1 (Quan Miranda) and #6 (Rosenblat) at the MAPL Championships, and posted a school-record 20 team victories.

Women’s Squash Captain: Lizz Harvey ’07 Most outstanding player: Rachel Greenberg ’08 Most improved player: Harvey Coach’s Leadership Award: Ana Nevarez ’07 Head coach: Wells Gray (4th season) Record: 12–9 Highlights: Greenberg and Harvey were named to the All-MAPL team... the team beat MAPL rival Hill for the first time, and finished third in the MAPL,

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the highest finish to date in Mercersburg’s brief history in the league.

Men’s Swimming Captains: Sam Goldsmith ’07, Ryan Colby ‘07 Glancy Swimming Award (most outstanding swimmer): Colby John Preston ’47 Swimming Award (most improved): Mike Weinstein ‘09 Head coach: Pete Williams (19th season) Easterns finish: 6th Highlights: The squad finished second at the MAPL Championships... Colby garnered the Finlay Vanderveer Swimming Award, and received a varsity letter all four years... Goldsmith and Colby made individual finals appearances at the Eastern Swimming Championships.

seventh at the Pennsylvania State Championships, earning a medal for the second consecutive year... honorable-mention All-MAPL honors went to Diller, Finucane, Tracey Bruce ’07, Alicia Furnary ’09, Jordan Krutek ’10, and Julia Simons ’10.

Wrestling Captains: Bobby Wolford ’07, Alex Appleman ’07, Nick Mazzei ’07 Fred Kuhn Outstanding Wrestler Trophy: Adam Barnette ’08 Coaches’ Leadership Award: Wolford, Appleman Most improved wrestler: Mazzei Head coach: Rick Hendrickson (14th season) Record (dual meets): 12–7 Highlights: Wolford (133 career victories) and

Mazzei (125) joined the “Century Club,” finishing their careers fifth and sixth, respectively, on the team’s all-time career win list… Wolford and Appleman are three-time Pennsylvania prep state place-winners... Barnette (who was 37–3 overall and 29–0 in the regular season) finished seventh at the National Prep Tournament and became the program's 148th prep All-American... he was named All-MAPL and was the Chambersburg Public Opinion’s Wrestler of the Year... Wolford joined him on the All-MAPL, Public Opinion, and Hagerstown Herald-Mail’s first teams... Appleman, Mazzei, and Wolford earned four varsity letters during their careers... the Blue Storm won the Church Farm Invitational and finished in the top ten at the Pennsylvania Prep State Tournament.

Women’s Swimming Captains: Katie Sabri ’07, Gwen Buss ‘07 Neidhoefer Swimming Award (most outstanding swimmer): Courtney Heaps ‘07 John Preston ’47 Swimming Award (most improved): Rebecca Galey ’09 Head coach: Pete Williams (19th season) Easterns finish: 3rd Highlights: The team took second place at the MAPL Championships... Buss and Madi McConnell ’07 were four-year letterwinners... Joy Mullins ’10 was a varsity letterwinner as a ninth-grader... three teams posted top-six performances at Easterns.

Men’s Winter Track Captains: Tyler Small ’07, Jin Ho Baek ’07 Most outstanding runner: James Finucane ’08 Most improved runner: David Strider ’08 Head coach: David Grady (3rd season) MAPL finish: 2nd Highlights: Jordon Exeter ’07 won the 55m, 200m, and long jump at the MAPL Championships... Finucane won the 1600m and 3200m at the MAPL meet, and placed 14th in the mile at the Pennsylvania State Championships... Small finished second, just behind Finucane, in the 1600m and 3200m at the MAPL meet... honorable-mention All-MAPL selections included Baek, Small, Matt Engle ’07, Dillon French ’09, Zach Hart ’07, Cord Heine ’07, Mark Herring ’09, Alex Porter ’10, Nebiyu Osman ’10, Johannes Schlemmer ’07, David Strider ’08, and Joe Strider ’10.

Women’s Winter Track Captains: Laura Diller ’08, Asia Walker ’09 Most outstanding runner: Whitney Matthew ’08 Most improved runner: Lena Finucane ’08 Head coach: David Grady (3rd season) MAPL finish: 4th Highlights: Matthew won the 200m and 400m in the MAPL meet for the second year in a row, the highest finishes in team history... she also placed

At the Next Level(s) March Madness almost turned into another April to remember for North Carolina guard Wes Miller ’01. Had his Tar Heels been able to hold off Georgetown in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball East Regional Final this spring, Miller (right), who finished his career with the highest assist-to-turnover ratio (2.67) of any North Carolina player in the last quarter century, would have played in the second Final Four of his three-year UNC career. But a stunning Hoya comeback ended those dreams, as Georgetown claimed a 96–84 overtime victory. It dropped the curtain on Miller’s collegiate career, which began with a season at James Madison and included the 2005 national championship in his first season in Chapel Hill. Miller averaged 3.7 points and 13.1 minutes per game in a Carolina uniform. From the end of one career to the beginning of another: Alex Tyler ’06 posted a solid debut season for Cornell, shooting 53 percent from the field while averaging 4.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest. He was named the Ivy League’s Rookie of the Week after back-to-back 14point outings against Dartmouth and Harvard, and his return should make the Big Red one of the favorites in the Ivy League race next year; Cornell players won the conference’s Rookie of the Week award 13 of the 15 times it was awarded this season. Under NCAA rules, James Craft ’05 redshirted this season after transferring from Wright State to Tennessee State. He will be eligible for the Tigers this fall. Recent ex-’Burg hoopsters in the professional ranks include Ugonna Onyekwe ’99 and Adam Chubb ’00, who were teammates at Mercersburg and later at Penn, and are now starring overseas. Onyekwe, who spent time in camp with the NBA’s New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls, has played in Spain and Israel, and Chubb, who once was on the New Jersey Nets’ roster, plays in Germany. Stephane Pelle ’99 (formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers) and Antoine McGee ’02 are playing in Belgium and the United States Basketball League, respectively. And Kareem Wright ’99 went from Rutgers to entertaining fans worldwide as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters. —Lee Owen

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Harrison McAlpine Jr. 703-893-3893

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sensus statement about medical errors calling for full and honest communication with patients following an adverse event.

The late Bob Rankin was one of three golfers inducted into the Florida Golf Hall of Fame at the Florida State Golf Association’s annual dinner.

John Macionis ’34 (right) with Mercersburg swim coach Pete Williams at the Eastern Swimming Championships. John, a 1936 Olympic swimming medalist, is now an Easterns official.

Whoops In the spring 2007 issue, a caption on page 41 misidentified Frank Shipper '63 as his brother, John '62. Frank is a professor of management at Salisbury University, and the subject of a profile that can be found on page 29 of this issue. Also, a caption on page 45 of the spring issue incorrectly stated the first name of Heidi Lee Moody, daughter of Paul '89 and Megan Moody. Mercersburg regrets the errors.

Submit alumni notes and photographs online or by email to Jenn_Flanagan@mercersburg.edu or your class agent. Submissions may appear online or in print. Mercersburg reserves the right to edit submissions for space or content, and is not responsible for more than reasonable editing or fact-checking.

The late Ben McCartney's brother, Noble McCartney '37, has created a significant charitable gift annuity with Mercersburg as beneficiary, in memory of Ben. Ben was killed in the European theatre in the waning days of World War II, when the B-24 in which he was a crew member was shot down. The annuity principal will be used to create the Benjamin Conkling McCartney ’34 Fund within Mercersburg's permanent endowment. Annual spending from the endowment will be conducted at the discretion of the Board of Regents.

Might it have been an omen that Jim Ruder's 1947 commencement speech was titled “Why the U.S. Should Return to the Gold Standard”? For the past several years, Jim has been chairman of the board of Golden Cycle Gold Corporation, the oldest gold-mining company in Colorado. The company's primary mineral holdings are near Cripple Creek, about 30 miles west of Colorado Springs. In partnership with South Africa's Anglo Gold Ashanti, more than 300,000 troy ounces of gold are extruded each year.

Hugh C. Miller, FAIA hcmfaia@comcast.net

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An article by Lucian Leape entitled “Disclose, Apologize, Explain” was featured in the October 16, 2006, edition of Newsweek. The article was about medical mistakes and why doctors have trouble admitting to them. In March 2006, the 14 hospitals affiliated with Harvard Medical School released a con-

William J. Alexander III 740-282-5810

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Steve Black writes, “I miss talking to my fellow alums since I retired as Class Agent—every once in a while I get a note from one of them. I enjoy reading all the news about Mercersburg today and also about my fellow alums. I continue to live in Dallas with my wife of more than 42 years. All of my children and grandchildren live here, except my oldest daughter, who lives In Nashville. I am in good health, although my marathon-running days are over (I ran 27). My love goes out to all alums and students of Mercersburg.” Fredric Cheyette has retired, but is actively involved in research and writing. He sings with the Boston Symphony Chorus and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, in addition to regular gigs with his local chamber group. Stan Silverblatt is in his 44th year of practicing internal medicine in south Florida.

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Oliver “Ollie” Oldman enjoyed a twoweek trip to Rome in November with his wife, Barbara.

Richard C. Hoffman 859-846-5512

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Dr. John Cavins is fully retired. He enjoys playing clarinet, trombone, and tuba with Dixieland bands in his area.

Tom Gardner ’48 and his wife, Annie (right), with Doug and Peggy Hale at a reception during the 2006 Loyalty Club Christmas Candelight Weekend.

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H. Walter Waple graduated from Penn State University and spent two years as a lieutenant in the Signal Corps with a year in Korea. He retired from General Electric as manager, Southwest Asia, living in Singapore. In retirement, Walter and his wife, Barbara, enjoy vacationing in Europe. Walter writes, “Most of my close friends at Mercersburg are deceased with the exception of Bill Ward ’53. My most notable achievement at Mercersburg was earning 120 hours of guard duty with Bill and the late Steve Bird ’49 and Pat Roney ’49.”

Edward T. Hager II Edward.t.hager1@adelphia.net

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Rev. John Albrecht reports that he retired almost a decade and a half ago, and has retired three more times since then. Every time he retires, another congregation issues him a call. After his initial retirement, he was contacted by Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, which pleaded with him to fill in “for just nine months.” After two years at Trinity, St. Columba Episcopal Church in Detroit asked him to be its priest for “one year,” which became six years. After this retirement, Christ Episcopal Church in Detroit called him to assist the rector for pastoral care for three years. Retiring from Christ Church recently at age 79, St. David’s Episcopal Church in Southfield, Michigan, has just called John to be its priest until a new rector comes later this year.

Thomas H. McGann thmcgann@aol.com

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William Clutz had a show titled “Gardens–Late Sixties” in the Katharina Rich Perlow Gallery in New York City January 10–February 3. His work can be seen at www.artnet.com. Joel Lichtenstul is retired and traveling. He is doing some oil painting, reading, consulting, and playing lots of tennis. Dr. James E. “Jim” Turney Jr. has been very active in the revitalization of Convict Hill Quarry Park in Austin, Texas. The quarry, from which the interior walls of the Texas Capitol are constructed, was the site of the first labor strike in Texas in 1885. The park was dedicated in April, and its reinstatement has been an exercise in “people power,” with community-minded volunteers creating limestone benches and forging trails through the park.

Roger Whitcomb ’55, Mark McGill ’55, and Ben Hoover ’55 following a chance meeting at a Rotary event.

’52 Benicio Sanchez Rivera and his son, Carlos M. Sanchez La Costa Jr. ’82, practice law together at their new boutique firm, Sanchez Rivera & Sanchez La Costa, in Puerto Rico. Their website, www.sanchezlawpr.com, was created and designed by Carlos’ classmate, Dee Dee Maucher ’82.

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Rev. John Albrecht ’50 and his wife, Christa.

Jack Bream writes, “Carol and I retired to Naples, Florida. I am still involved in education consulting, as Rotary Scholarship chairman, and I’ve done fundraising for Gettysburg College. My year at Mercersburg was a great year of studies and sports I’ll never forget.”

Roger Rossi ’56 with one of his paintings.

Richard Zirkle dzirkle@nimdinc.com

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Tony Distler enjoyed a trip to New Zealand and Australia this spring. He visited Mercersburg in April as a special guest artist for the Schaff Lecture Symposium on Ethics and Morals in Shakespeare's Othello. Tony was a panelist for the symposium, and also engaged students in workshops on performing and directing Shakespeare.

For their 50th wedding anniversary, Edward Charron, his wife, Joyce, and their entire family (four children, three spouses, and four grandchildren) cruised from Jacksonville, Florida, to the Bahamas. Stan Lahr enjoys woodcarving and judging woodcarving shows in the Carolinas. He is also spending time at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

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John Schaefer retired from the New York State Court System and is trying to retire from law practice. He is active as the treasurer with the Mendon Foundation (Land Trust) in the horse-country area of Monroe County.

Thomas M. Hunter t_hunter@bellsouth.com

Chuck Hatch ’54 and Blair LeRoy ’50 at the Loyalty Club’s Spring Weekend.

Roger Rossi divides time between his two loves: painting and working at Bergdorf Goodman at its Fifth Avenue location in Manhattan. He's proud that one of his pieces hangs in North Cottage. Visit his website at www.paintingsbyrogerrossi.com.

Gerald Singer writes, “Barb and I are celebrating our 40th anniversary year. Our son, Geoffrey, is an emergency room physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Our daughter, Jennifer, is on Cape Cod doing research and writing. Barb has a private practice in geriatric care management. I am an independent financial services consultant. It’s been a good year.”

Alex B. Burgin 574-850-7631 Robert R. Walton Sr. waltonrr@comcast.net

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Monty Davis is artistic director emeritus of the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, a professional theatre company he cofounded more than 30 years ago. It has been an exhilarating and dramatic adventure keeping a theatre company alive in the midst of competition from other entertainment media and theatre companies. He is a freelance director, actor, and teacher.

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The wedding of Anne Winebrenner ’79 and Dale Kruth, August 15, 2005. Front row (L-R): Carol Furnary Casparian ’79, Molly Hall-Olsen ’79, Dale and Anne, Joan and Wirt ’54 Winebrenner. Back row (L-R): Peter ’82 and Lisa Pauley ’81 Winebrenner, Ted Smith ’83, Tom and Harriet Mendham, Jonathan Winebrenner ’86, Paul Suerken, Henrietta and Dave Tyson, Carol and James Smith.

The wedding of Hamza Suria ’93 and Ambreen Farook, March 29, 2006.

The wedding of Larissa Chace ’97 and Ryan Smith, June 10, 2006.

Edward W.S. Neff ’59 at work.

Bill Maurer left Kulite Tungsten Corp. in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a business he turned around to be sold, and is now consulting extensively in the industry— much of it in China. Time magazine presented its annual Quality Dealer of the Year Award to Century Automotive Company of Huntsville, Alabama, which is chaired by John H. Shields II. The award was accepted at the National Automotive Dealers Association convention by his daughter, Tracy Jones, who is president and CEO. The award is given to one of 20,000 franchised automobile dealerships each year and is based on market share, customer satisfaction, and, to a larger extent, community service. John said, “I can’t really share this award with Tracy, as it is her creativity, leadership, and commitment to so many charitable causes that earned our company this honor.”

Clement F. Geitner hkyleather@aol.com

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Edward W.S. Neff, CPCU, ARM, is president of The Compass Company, a riskmanagement consulting firm in the Capital Region of New York state. With more than 35 years of service in the insurance industry, he has been a producer in and owner of an agency, and for the past 30 years has been the principal in a fee-only consulting practice. He serves as chair of the board of trustees for WHMT Educational Telecommunications, the public broadcaster for eastern New York and western New England. Since he and his wife, Jeanne, moved to the Capital Region in 1995, where she is president of the Sage Colleges, he has been involved in numerous community organizations. The Neffs have three children and two grandchildren.

’58 John A. Bennett Jr. was named Alpha Kappa Psi’s 2004 Alumnus of the Year.

The wedding of Sarah Blackburn ’99 and Neal Brincefield, May 27, 2006 (L-R): Natalie Blackburn ’05, Cassie Hubbard ’99, Jennifer Barr ’99, Catherine Wahl ’99, Neal and Sarah, Alexandra Goerl Rickeman ’99, William Olson ’75 and Elizabeth Blackburn-Olson ’75, Victoria Leontieva ’03, Matthew Haxby ’03, Tom Dugan ’99, William Blackburn ’49, Jenn Flanagan ’99, Marcia and Paul Galey, James Blackburn IV ’03. Lt. Robert Hanvey ’93 to Shannon L. Jones, June 10, 2006. Katie Lasky ’94 to Andrew Romero, October 21, 2006. Katherine Inskeep ’96 to Peter S. Bastawros, October 14, 2006. Kali Brooke Hosford ’97 to Christopher Jürgen Hilke, June 10, 2006. Josh Thomas ’97 to Jennifer Costanzo, May 26, 2007. Amy Wagshal ’00 to Dave Brennan ’00, December 30, 2006.

After graduating from Yale University and the American Institute for Foreign Trade, Michael Rhode moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he started in residential property development and contracting. His career has taken him all over the world (England, Saudi Arabia, France, Italy, Africa). In the 1980s, Mike concentrated on building an exclusive luxury property-rental business. He has always shared his family’s love for gourmet cuisine (his father was a founding editor of Gourmet magazine), and in 1995, he and wife, Terri, created the Rhode School of Cuisine. The school runs gourmet cooking courses in French and Italian luxury villas. Today, Mike is working on expanding the school with a Moroccan villa and a new Italian luxury villa. In July 2006, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine appointed James Starkey III to Virginia State University’s Board of Visitors. Jim retired from Universal Corporation in March 2006.

William M. Thompson thomp132@mc.duke.edu

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Need some tennis tips? Check out Tom Edlefsen's website, TennisSmartCards.com. Tom has played and coached tennis for most of his life. He was a three-time All American at the University of Southern California and was ranked three times in the collegiate men's singles top 10. He was also a member of the U.S. Davis Cup team and ranked third with partner Arthur Ashe in U.S. men's doubles. Tom was elected last year to the Intercollegiate Tennis Hall of Fame.

Tennis pro Tom Edlefsen ’61 gives valuable pointers to a young player.

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John Strauch ’61 atop Mt. Kilimanjaro.

John Strauch writes, "I retired in June 2005 after a career of computer work on Navy projects. I am busy with hiking, tournament bridge, and grandkids. In January, I climbed Kilimanjaro in Tanzania! I am looking forward to the 50th reunion."

John F. Reilly jackreilly@comcast.net Jon A. Dubbs jdubbs@dubbs.com

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J. Gregory Fisher retired from State Farm Insurance in October. His last position was agency vice president. His 24-year career ended as an executive at State Farm’s corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois. Ron Stephany is retiring this summer after a long and successful career in higher-education development. Ron's first job was at his college alma mater, Ohio Wesleyan University, where he rose in short order to director of development. He proceeded to Oberlin College, where he was vice president for development, and has spent the last 15 years as vice president for university relations at the University of Redlands in California.

Eugene W. Homicki ukey@spiders.com David J. Millstein sponte@aol.com Paul Sommerville II psommerville@hargray.com

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Grantham, New Hampshire, artist Charles “Chip” Evans was the lead artist in New London Hospital’s April exhibition. Evans demonstrates the importance of light in each of his paintings using special color-corrected Chromalux bulbs as he paints, and asks his galleries to show his paintings under the same light. See his art at www.evanspaintings.com.

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Mike Radbill was elected a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He and his daughter, Abby, went on a twoweek tour of Israel (his second visit; her first). He reports the spirit of the country and the development of the land is remarkable, and the most memorable parts of the trip were Roman City and floating in the Dead Sea.

Jeremiah S. Keefer Jr. jsklrk@earthlink.net John J. Knappenberger jknappenbe@aol.com James C. Zeger linjam40@comcast.net

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James C. Zeger, mayor of Mercersburg, sought the Democratic nomination for Franklin County commissioner. James and his wife, Linda, recently celebrated the birth of their granddaughter, Olivia.

Robert Hanawalt Jr. spent a month in Portugal learning Portuguese before joining UNICEF in Angola as its senior operations officer. Like Alan Brody ’64, Robert will be leaving UNICEF in about four years and will then look for something else to do until retirement. At that point, he will have spent nearly 19 years in Africa in almost 10 countries, and will be fluent in French and Portuguese. Charles Norris writes, “Sandy and I are retired now. We spend most of the summer at our cabin on the French River between Sudbury and North Bay, Ontario. We are both active in our church when home. I serve as trustee of the Western Reserve Historical Society, Akron Canton Regional Food Bank, and the Hale Farm and Village, a living history museum in the Cuyahoga Valley.” John Rowlinson is director of television for the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, home to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. John's career in television has spanned more than 30 years. He spent the majority of his career working in the BBC Television sports department.

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Richard Fleck aspnrick@aol.com Richard Seibert Jr. rseibert@knobhall.com

Bill Gridley reports that the Gridleys are doing well. Hilary is very happy at the University of Virginia, with a successful fall term. Will continues to enjoy Bucknell University, gets straight As, and made the dean’s list. He will spend his junior year in Florence, Italy. Bill writes that he is almost through treatment and his prognosis is good. Harry A. Katz is a managing partner of Retail Resources Inc. In a career that spans 25 years, Harry has held a variety of assignments in numerous industries. He has held many senior positions, including CFO of Best Products, COO of Del Labs, and CAO of Donnkenny Inc. In addition, he owned and operated the largest independent distributorship for Sony Group of America. Harry holds a B.S. in economics from the Wharton School of Economics, and an MBA from Harvard.

Joseph Rendina jjrendina@comcast.net

Osborne “Buzz” Christensen’s ’67 daughter, Allyson, with President George W. Bush at her 2006 graduation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Ozborne “Buzz” Christensen reports that his daughter, Allyson, graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 2006 and now works for Military Sea-Lift Command aboard the Saturn. Steven Dean is the new chief executive of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. Steven has been director of licensing in Britain since 1996. He will also be director of veterinary medicines, and in his new capacity, he will strengthen the agency’s position as one of the key regulatory authorities for veterinary medicines in Europe. He is a member of the British Veterinary Association, the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, a scientific fellow of the Zoological Society of London, governor for Berkshire College of Agriculture, and a member of the Kennel Club. He is a past chairman and treasurer of the Association of Veterinarians in Industry.

Charles Alter ca@buckeye-express.com George Boyer 570-620-9230 William Ford william.ford@agedwards.com Richard Helzel rhelzel@mac.com Bruce Kemmler kemmler@kemmler.com Michael Kopen kopen@goeaston.net Clarence Youngs clarence4150@aol.com

Bruce Newman is doing two- and threedimensional painting under the name Bruno Da Venzia. His work is in institutions and collections around the world.

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Ethan J. Perry’s daughter, Julia, received the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Young Citizens Award. Julia is a senior at Solebury School in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and plans to attend nursing school in the fall.

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Timothy Flanagan says his family is doing fine, and that he is playing bass guitar with Fairfield County’s number-three party band, “Bob’s Your Uncle.”

Serge Grynkewich II was promoted to president of International SOS (Philippines). Daniel Miller is owner of The Firearms Exchange in Colorado. Formerly a criminal investigator for the Colorado Division of Wildlife, he writes, “After 33 years, I finally retired to focus on my hobby business as a firearms dealer.” See his website at www.FirearmsX.com.

Thomas Hadzor T.Hadzor@Duke.edu Eric Scoblionko wekdirscobes@aol.com

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Mark Depman writes, “My wife and I brought my mother to Mercersburg for the dedication of the new Burgin Center. It was an extraordinary day with many great moments; the best was seeing former teachers Wirt ’54 and Joan Winebrenner and Jim and Carol Smith. It was a classic late-fall day, and the campus and its surroundings sparkled.” Peter Lebovitz has retired as managing partner of Managers Investment Group and president of its Managers Fund LLC subsidiary in Norwalk, Connecticut, and is enjoying the time it affords him to follow his sons' swimming careers at Williams College and Phillips Exeter Academy.

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Charlie Lyons is making a movie about the Loch Ness Monster called The Waterhorse, which is based on a book by British author Dick King Smith.

’73 The Honorable John Jones III reports that on the invitation of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, he spent a weekend at the College of William & Mary at a moot court competition, where he teamed with classmate Jeff Breit. Bill Mikita’s film, Chasing 3000 [Mercersburg, spring 2007], had its world premiere in April at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Thomas Puhl reports that he and wife, Susanne, are fine and a bit too busy since Susanne increased her part-time job “from 50 to 75 percent.” The Grahe family (Josh Grahe ’01 is good friends with Thomas’ son Andreas ’02), “all soccer freaks,” spent a couple of days with the Puhls during last summer’s World Cup. Andreas spent Christmas with the Grahes, and returned to Germany in January from a semester at Columbia University. He then went to Hamburg to continue his law school studies. Daughter Christina ’00 is writing her diplomathesis in math, thinks she will have finished that in six months, and plans to go on to a Ph.D. program. Daughter Anne ’05 has been accepted at the University of Heidelberg and will be a pharmacist. Daughter Carolin ’07 is continuing her final two years of Gymnasium in the Aloisiuskolleg, a boarding school that Tom and Andreas both attended. Robin Grove Vink invites anyone visiting Myrtle Beach to say hello at the family’s Ocean Reef condo, a place they’ve had for several years now and to which they vacation frequently, especially during the holidays. Robin reports that the family is doing well, with son Ethan now in sixth grade and son Evan in third grade. After a long career of buying and selling companies for Allied Capital in Washington, Cabell Williams has found a partner, and together they have formed Williams & Gallagher, a smaller boutique firm in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

’74 Steve Flanagan smpf55@earthlink.net

Mike Browning finished the Marine Corps Marathon in October. He writes that marathon running reminds him of

The Puhl family (L-R): Carolin ’07, Susanne, Anne ’05, Tom ’73, Christina ’00, Andreas ’02, and dog, Charlie.

Mercersburg cross country—just longer. In December, he received a B.S. in nursing from West Virginia University His first degree was a B.S. in social work in 1979.

Molly Froehlich mollyfro@aol.com Gregory Morris mormgt@aol.com

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Robert Lugg practices law with his father in rural Clinton County, Pennsylvania. His wife, Carol, continues to homeschool their children, R. Hugh (17), John (15), Hannah (13), and Eric (10).

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Jim Jones writes that it was great to be part of the Hershey Bears’ ninth Calder Cup Championship in 2006. The Bears are the top minor-league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals. Jim serves as game-night arena emcee and part-time radio color commentator.

Heidi Kaul Krutek Hkrutek@bellsouth.net

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Ceci Depman Bennett says she will be back for the 30th reunion and might bring her son to sit in on a day of classes. Her son, Robert, is 10, and will be a seventh-grader then. She has been prepping him for boarding school forever. She writes, “Mercersburg seems so far away, but we will consider it along with a few more out west.” Her niece is applying to the ’Burg for ninth grade. Ceci keeps in touch with Marie Furnary (Don-

nelly, Idaho), Nunzie Gould (Bend, Oregon), and, of course, Patti SeltzerWagoner. Beth McShane Brand planned a May wedding. She hopes to see Heidi Krutek at Merlefest, a bluegrass festival held near Boone, North Carolina. Steve Frankel’s daughter, Allison, graduated high school this spring and is following her parents’ path to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Steve’s son, Matt, is a freshman in high school, and unlike his father, excels at athletics— soccer (where he played on the varsity as a freshman), winter track, and lacrosse. Steve is a sell-side analyst for Canaccord Adams, and his wife, Ellen, just published her third book. Mark Hammond continues to enjoy his career change to teaching physics and chemistry, and is at St. Andrew’s School in Delaware. He has a 16-year-old daughter (who is at St. Andrew’s as well; she complains that he gives too much work) and a 13-year-old son. Mark used to hear from his old roomie, Jeff Davis, but it has been a while. The Hammonds have enjoyed some fun trips since he entered the teaching world. This summer, they have their own version of European Vacation planned. Flora Then lives in New York with her husband. He works in finance, and Flora is in the fashion industry (part-time salesman and part-time buyer). Flora has been doing lots of fun activities for herself lately (yoga, piano lessons, painting lessons, and even mahjong lessons in April) and those fine things in life like shopping and dining. She has been in contact with Lois Findlay ’80 and Julie Ho Lee now and then. Hank Katzen develops real estate in Maitland, Florida. His largest deals to date have closed in the last 12 months. He travels to Pennsylvania for a project almost every month, and writes that

“the rumors of a recession have been widely overstated by his register.” Marcie, his wife, is in the office part time to keep everyone cool. Number-one son Malcolm Alexander (eighth grade) plays in the all-county band, and is starting to travel on the weekends for various Jewish youth activities. Number-two son Max David (seventh grade) plays basketball all the time, is a straight-A student, and became a Bar Mitzvah on March 3. Mason Ross will soon be 10 years old, loves to ride his bike, and has become an amazing rock-and-roll historian. The family loves concerts, and in the last year has seen the likes of Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Doobie Brothers, and too many New Orleans shows to name. Marcie and Mason take turns hitting the shows with Hank, who has a new nephew in New Orleans, so there’s an extra reason to hit the Big Easy for food and music this year. Ellen Rubin Smith has been with the same social services organization for 20 years, and commutes into the Bronx every day. She has three daughters (ages 5, 8, and 9). Being a mom and working give her a pretty full schedule. Dave Wiley lives in Key West, Florida, with his wife, Camille, and two children. Dave is with Coldwell Banker Schmitt Realty, but still guides fly-fishing anglers along the shallow flats of the Florida Keys. Camille is a flight attendant with American Airlines.

’79 Carol Furnary Casparian carol_casparian@hotmail.com Carol Furnary Casparian writes, “My newest project is being chair of the Cold Spring Comprehensive Plan/Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan Board. It is my job over the next (hopefully not more than) two years to oversee and coordinate the research, analysis, public events, and subcommittee meetings that will lead up to the writing of the two plans, as well as the actual writing of the plans themselves. Needless to say, knowing nothing about comprehensive plans of local waterfront revitalization, I have been doing a lot of homework so that I can get this done. It should be fun, and I am learning new things everyday. If any of you have ever done anything like this, I would love to hear your story.” John Kline serves on the governing body of The Franciscan School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Franciscan's headmaster is former Mercersburg director of admission Mark Fish. Though retired from the Navy, Chip Laingen keeps his hand in military matters as coordinator of the Defense Alliance of

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Minnesota. He is communications director of the Minnesota Wire & Cable Co., teaches a class in leadership, and writes speeches and articles for officials at Lockheed. His father (Honorary Regent Bruce Laingen) and mother (Penne) have done quite a bit of traveling around the country speaking on Iran. Both are working on novels.

’80 Capt. Clayton G. Tettelbach assumed command in September of the Navy Operational Support Center at Whidbey Island, Washington.

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and the kids are doing great—still loving the Bavarian farm life. If you are in the neighborhood, please drop me a line.”

Duncan White duncan.m.white@accenture.com Todd Wells twells1@twcny.rr.com

Ray Liddy and Chris Croninger ’83 met for dinner and laughs in San Antonio in January. Ray, a lieutenant in the Marine Corps reserves, is on active duty in California.

Dave Flanagan flans@nycapp.rr.com Dave Wagner david.g.wagner@owenscorning.com Greg Zinn greg@zinn.com

The April 16 edition of The New Yorker featured an article entitled “The Interpreter” by John Colapinto that cited the work of William T. S. Fitch III, Ph.D. The article references Fitch’s work with the Piraha tribe of Brazil, as well as the paper Fitch co-authored with Noam Chomsky in 2002 about recursion (the linguistic operation of embedding one phrase inside another).

The January issue of Swimming World featured Rich Saeger, who led Team TYR of the Southern Pacific LMSC to 11 individual world records, five relay world records, and four meet records at the recent FINA Masters World Championships. In the article, Rich described former Mercersburg swim coach John Trembley as one of his most memorable coaches.

Kenneth Hyatt and his wife, Retta, run two businesses, Hyatt Sporthorses LLC and The Golden Guardians. Hyatt Sporthorses, a horse-breeding business, aims to produce horses that will suit one or more of three basic disciplines (dressage, show jumping, and cross country). The Golden Guardians specializes in home nursing care. Kenneth lives on the farm with his wife and two of his three children, and he welcomes anyone coming to the Eastern Shore for a visit. He can be reached at rett@goeaston.net.

Peter Winebrenner writes, “I joined Hord Coplan Macht (HCM), a 100-person architecture firm in downtown Baltimore. I was hired as a principal to help HCM expand its public and private school market share in the region. Before joining HCM, I completed the design and construction of a new indoor ice hockey arena for Mercersburg’s rival The Hill School. My wife, Lisa (Pauley) ’81, continues to teach at St. Paul’s School for Girls. Our two children, Shriver (13) and Madeleine (10), are doing well. We often see Guido Porcarelli ’83 and cousin Ted Smith ’83. We would love to hear from other alums in the Baltimore area.”

John Koch, not being able to get enough of the Army, returned to active duty in a “permanent” status last September. He reports, “I volunteered for the Call to Active Duty program, which placed me back in the regular Army and will allow me to retire upon reaching more than 20 years of active federal service. Guess a year in Afghanistan, and the prospect of a possible yearlong deployment to Iraq, made me sense I’d be better off on the active side. Luckily, I was granted a reprieve from the field artillery, and now work in my Functional Area (57) as a simulations operations officer (which I was doing as a civilian). I am director of operations at the Joint Multinational Command Training Center in Grafenwoehr, Germany, and expect to stay here until the summer of 2008. (I’ll hopefully make it to the reunion in 2008.) Dee

Mark Pyper mark.e.pyper@smithbarney.com Bruce Ricciuti jbr@birchrea.com

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Yvonne Pelletier Hewitson writes, “A year or so ago, I was contacted by classmate Tonio Bahner, and we met for dinner here in Knoxville, where I teach at the University of Tennessee. It was a lot of fun. He highly recommended attending a reunion, so I may actually try to make it this time. Twenty-five years is a really long time, and I have a hard time taking it in. Almost none of my students were alive then, and do not understand references to Caddyshack, I am sorry to say.”

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Chris Croninger is a senior insurance representative at USAA’s home office. Paula Johnson Smith won the University of Utah's Distinguished Early Career Teaching Award in recognition of outstanding teaching. She was also granted tenure and promoted to asso-

Gloria Jean, born September 2, 2006, daughter of Addison Hunt ’82 and his wife, Christine Parker.

Delia Geraldine, born March 24, 2007, daughter of Andrew McCabe ’84 and his wife, Lisa.

Children of Amy Konikowski Lamperti ’87 and her husband, Rich: Anna (2), Edward “Eddie” Francis (born January 23, 2007), and Mario (3).

William Oscar, born September 12, 2006, son of Bill Su ’88 and his wife, Kathleen.

Thomas Rash with his new baby brother, Garrett Halligan, born August 26, 2006 (sons of Emily Reed Rash ’90 and her husband, Hodges).

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ciate professor in her department and in the Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education. This fall, she will take over duties as director of the Community of Caring program, a nationally recognized whole-school approach to developing character founded in 1982 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation (www.communityofcaring.org).

Rachel Haines Bowman rachelbowman@verizon.net Ann Quinn aquinn@scandh.com

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In August 2006, Jim Laingen became commanding officer of his E-2 Hawkeye squadron. Jim’s squadron is stationed aboard the USS Nimitz—which, incidentally, is the same carrier from which helicopters were launched during the 1980 Iranian hostage rescue mission. (His father, Bruce, was the chargé d ‘affaires at the U.S. Embassy when it was taken over by the Iranians.) Jim was deployed at sea in February for six months. Ann Quinn is chair of the Greater Baltimore Technology Council. She has served on the board for the last six years,

and was most recently vice-chair of the organization, serving on the Business Growth Committee.

Susan Corwin Moreau moreau.s@att.net

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Heidi Erb Anderson welcomed a son, Benjamin Bellows, on October 7, 2006. She and her family are moving to New London, New Hampshire, to be closer to Dartmouth College, where she works with Emily Gilmer Caldwell ’92 in the development office and Nariah Broadus ’92, who works in the president's office. John Matson coaches a USS swim club team in Maryville, Tennessee.

Jeffrey Hearle jeff.hearle@verizon.net Margaret O’Brien mobrie12@nycap.rr.com

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David Benway left his job as managing director at BNP Paribas to become a director of business development for Vision Capital Advisors in New York.

Julia Clark MacInnis ’86 visiting Edward S. Young ’43. Ed and his wife, Louise, are friends of Julia’s mother, Lita Clark, and her late husband, Don Clark ’43.

Richard J. “Rick” Makoujy Jr. created Accounting In An Hour, a 60-minute course available via live seminar and on DVD, which helps non-financial staff gain accounting knowledge to make them more valuable and productive in their careers. More information: www.AccountingInAnHour.com.

Ames Prentiss aprentiss@intownvet.com

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Beth Spurry Keller accepted a new position with Wye Trust Services as senior vice president of business development. She just finished serving her sixth year on the Alumni Council, and was the president for the last two.

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Ben Waldrop writes that his wife, Aimee, son, Ian (5), and daughter, Abbey (3), are doing well. He co-owns Century Printing and Packaging, a full-service label printCarrie Reimers Carlson is executive vice ing company that serves customers napresident with Arbonne International tionwide. in Chicago. Susie Lyles-Reed ebsl_reed@yahoo.com

Iain Martin is national accounts manager at Tantor Media in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. He was previously national accounts coordinator at Globe Pequot Press. His new anthology of historical Marine Corps narratives, The Greatest U.S. Marine Corps Stories Ever Told, will be published by Lyons Press in August. He writes, “We are very fortunate that Marine Corps historian Col. Joseph H. Addison Nessel, daughter of Kim Lloyd Alexander is writing the introduction ’90 and granddaughter of Phil Lloyd ’62. for the project.” A final volume for the U.S. Air Force is in the works for 2008.

Alumni Weekend Kick-off Event Honoring Don Hill Friday, October 12, 2007 7–9 p.m. Ford Dining Hall Join alumni, faculty, and staff at a reception and buffet in honor of Don Hill and his 37-year Mercersburg career. ($40 per person; under 21 admitted with parent only) RSVP by October 5: Reunion classes (2s and 7s): www.mercersburg.edu/alumni/alumni_weekend/ All other alumni: RSVP@mercersburg.edu or 800-588-2550

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Susie Donahoe Thompson expects to complete work next year toward a masTreva Ghattas ter’s degree in management at Salve tghattas@osimd.com Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. Robert Fulcher was named 2006 Teacher of the Year for Glen Mills Roger Staiger III is a member of the ad- Schools in Concordville, Pennsylvania. visory board for the School of Real Estate at Johns Hopkins University, and lec- Steve Wagshal left Goldman Sachs after tures on real-estate finance as an ad- 12 years to become chief operating offijunct professor. This spring, he presented cer of Samlyn Capital, an equity long a paper at the ARES Conference in San short hedge fund that invests mainly Francisco entitled “Value Chain Stages in in financial, health care and industrial Real Estate, Optimal Capital Struc- stocks. ture(s)/Portfolio Considerations and Hedges.”

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Laura Linderman laura.linderman@t-mobile.com Helen Barfield Prichett helenprichett@yahoo.com

Katie Lasky married Andrew Romero October 21, 2006, in New Orleans. Attendees included Missy Ryan ’93 and Brent Barriere ’73.

Lizzie Mascola Martin and her husband, Miguel, welcomed their son, Lucas, on January 6, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. Lizzie has been living in Spain since college and has her own translation agency, Double-E Translations. She can be reached at emascola@2e-spain.com or lizzietish73@hotmail.com.

Maximilian Merrill maximilianatlas@yahoo.com Michael Pedersen mspede@gmail.com

Tara Brendle Owens is an assistant professor of mathematics at Louisiana State University. Her research interests include geometric topology, geometric group theory, and mapping class groups of surfaces. She received a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Jay Sternberg went to Baton Rouge and New Orleans for the holidays with his girlfriend, Stacey, whom he met on Jdate.com (the online service stuff can work after all—who knew?). His job at Blackboard is going well, but has been very busy. He likes it a lot—the people are great, work is challenging and it's an easy commute. Last July, Blackboard merged with its largest competitor in the e-Learning industry (WebCT), so it has been a roller coaster getting all of the marketing things aligned and communicated. 12-hour days have been commonplace.

Danielle Dahlstrom dlld93@hotmail.com

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Lt. Robert “Bobby” Hanvey married Shannon L. Jones of Shelby, North Carolina, June 10, 2006, and accepted orders to his new duty station in Kingsville, Texas, where he instructs advanced jet students for the Navy and Marines. Paul Royer writes, "I am practicing law and living in Washington with my wife, Denise. We have a beautiful baby girl, Sofia Ann, who is now seven months old. We enjoy working on our home, gardening, and getting together with friends while avoiding pretenses. I am always happy to hear from fellow alumni, as Matt Beatty ’94 and I are looking for two players to make a foursome in our regular spirited rounds of golf.” Hamza Suria married Ambreen Farook March 29, 2006, in Toronto. The couple lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and would enjoy hearing from other alumni at hamza.suria@maxygen.com.

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Meredith Glah Coors and her husband, Peter, announce the birth of a baby girl, Margaret Elizabeth. She was born March 16, 2007, in Denver, weighed 8 lbs., and joins Caroline (19 months) and Peter (4 years). Jamie Wollrab directed Theresa Burkhart’s play, Feeding the Monkey. The play, which is set in Hollywood, takes a farcical look at four young actors as they attempt to validate their existence. “In a world where everything is at their fingertips, yet their dreams are just out of reach, they fill the void in ways you won't believe,” he writes. “It is the polar opposite of Two Rooms [Mercersburg, spring 2007]—it deals with our most embarrassing, boring moments, and the awful things we do to ourselves to avoid responsibility.” Reviews can be found at backstage.com and lastheplace.com. Satoko Yokoi is an interior designer in Japan (www.glamorous.co.jp). She is working on several projects, including the W Hotel and a Japanese restaurant (both in Hong Kong). She has an architectural degree, has also studied to be a pastry chef, and moved back to Japan after living in the States and Europe. She misses speaking English, her friends in the States, and huge grocery stores.

Geraldine Gardner geraldide@hotmail.com Matt Rader mattprader@gmail.com

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Haven Barnes has been a professional triathlete for several years. Haven was here last fall for his 10-year reunion and wrote, “I am preparing to go on a 5-week trip to Noosa Heads, Australia, with the U.S. national team.” Visit Haven’s website: www.havenbarnes.com. Brian Kahn, who graduated from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn in 2003, works as a graphic designer for Playboy Entertainment in Manhattan. He can be reached at bk@briankahn.com.

Lucas Mascola, born January 6, 2007, son of Lizzie Mascola Martin ’91 and her husband, Miguel.

Margaret Constance, born March 27, 2007, daughter of Patrick Tansor ’96 and his wife, Allison.

Reagan Elizabeth, born December 30, 2006, daughter of Angie Pomella Garnsey ’97 and her husband, Brian.

To Heidi Erb Anderson ’85 and her husband, Richard: a son, Benjamin Bellows, October 7, 2006. To John Matson ’85 and his wife, Brandi: a daughter, Brenni Kayden, July 26, 2005. To Allison Wielobob ’87 and her husband, Brent Allen: a son, Benjamin Hunter, February 1, 2007. To Carrie Reimers Carlson ’88 and her husband, David: twins, Wyatt Caleb and Sasha Ren, June 25, 2006. To Meredith Glah Coors ’95 and her husband, Peter: a daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, March 16, 2007. To Clint Lawler ’97 and his wife, Maija: a daughter, Meredith Mae, April 11, 2007.

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Emily Peterson emilyadairpeterson@gmail.com Adam Reeder reederindc@aol.com Chris Senker chrissenker@hotmail.com

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Kat McKeown completes her study of law at the Penn State Dickinson School of Law this spring. Larissa Chace Smith married Ryan Smith June 10, 2006, at a private park near Greencastle. The couple was joined by many friends and family, including current and former faculty and members of several graduating classes from the Academy. The newlyweds live in Austin, Texas, where they have been since 2003, and run a photography business producing Hispanic stock photography:

www.csphotographs.com. Larissa also sings and plays guitar with her sister, Brechyn ’03.

Liz Curry ecurry@tigglobal.com Dean Hosgood dean.hosgood@gmail.com Walter Lee IV wjleeiv@verizon.net Beth Pniewski bethpniewski@hotmail.com

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played Division I basketball at Alabama State University and later for the Dakota Wizards in the Continental Basketball Association. He started a company called House of Hoops, which runs basketball camps and does tutoring and mentoring, and also coaches at Bishop Ireton High School. Liz Hills is pursuing a master’s in biology at East Carolina University. Kyle Rebert is president and founder of Logo Pros, a custom embroidery and digitizing company in Windsor, Colorado.

Chesley Bastholm is pursuing an advanced degree in speech pathology at Columbia University. Kevin Harris is married, has a daughter, and lives in Alexandria, Virginia. He

Tom Dugan dugant@mercersburg.edu Jenn Flanagan flanaganj@mercersburg.edu Jess Malarik jmalarik@gmail.com Jasen Wright contactjasen@gmail.com

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Andrew Choi is at Columbia University and enjoying all the joy that life in the city has to offer while doing research in cardiology. He graduates from medical school in spring 2008, looks forward to finally being done with school, and can be reached at andrewd.choi@gmail.com. Nicole Johns is a health policy specialist at the American Academy of Neurology in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The work of Eddie Kang ’99.

School of Design (RISD) in 2003. After graduation, he returned to Korea for military service—and just before his service began, he and a couple of his RISD buddies worked on a professional music video. The flick won the KMTV award (music video of the year). During his military service, he participated in a couple of group exhibitions and (luckily) sold all of his work on both occasions. His most recent show was at the beginning of April, and he was also working on two or three big paintings for a gallery/café opening. Roshan Kansagra switched jobs and is joining the power group at Barclays in New York.

Eddie Kang earned his BFA (film/animation/video) from the Rhode Island

Haven Barnes ’96 after a triathlon in Pucon, Chile.

Kevin Glah kevin.glah@gmail.com Taylor Horst taylorhorst@gmail.com Andrew Miller amiller@arescorporation.com Anne Reeder annereeder@sbcglobal.net

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Kevin Glah was engaged to Jennifer Enoch last summer while vacationing in Bermuda. They met at St. Joseph’s College, and have been dating for more than three years. “She is a triplet, which is especially weird because I am a twin,” he writes. They planned a July 6 wedding in Philadelphia. She is a teacher and specializes in reading; Kevin is with Team Enterprises USA (a marketing agency in Cooper City, Florida), and was promoted in April to Mid-Atlantic training manager. He manages all the liquor reps in the Mid-Atlantic Division for their client, Bacardi USA. He works from home, but visits his reps on a monthly basis. Andrew Miller spent a week in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, for a Boy Scout training program called the National Camping School for training in summer-

At a girls’ weekend in Philadelphia: Leah Long ’97, Julie Hasson ’98, Immy Byrd ’97, Angie Pomella Garnsey ’97, Cat Supernavage ’97, Kirsten Goerl ’97.

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camp management. Andrew reports that he’s the regional “expert” on firstyear camper programs (programs for boys who have transitioned into Boy Scouts from Cub Scouts or have just joined Boy Scouts). He visits most of the National Camping Schools in the Northeast Region to talk about the importance of the program and what each person can do to support it. More details: www.pioneeringprojects.org/NCS.

Board of Regents Nominees: Charles E. Bell ’71, Lakeville, Connecticut Charlie grew up on the Mercersburg campus; his parents, Frank and Rosamund Bell, were both members of the faculty. He holds a bachelor of science in engineering from Princeton University. He left a budding career at IBM to spend a year running and walking 10,000 miles around the perimeter of America, leading him to write a book and host a weekly public-radio series about his journey. Since 1985, Charlie has been a mathematics teacher and cross country/track and field coach at The Hotchkiss School. He is married to the former Katherine Lindsay, and the couple has two daughters, Amelia and Eliza.

Heidi Anderes handeres@gmail.com Brian Schreiber brianpschreiber@gmail.com

Paula M. Johnson Smith ’83, Salt Lake City, Utah Paula was elected to the Board of Regents in May 1998. She holds a bachelor's degree in human development from Cornell University, a master's degree in organizational psychology from the University of Chicago, and master's and doctoral degrees in developmental psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Paula is a faculty member in the family and consumer studies department at the University of Utah. She specializes in designing healthrelated preventive interventions for adolescents. Paula and her husband, William, have three sons, Kenon, Kubasa, and Kasim; a daughter, Abena; and a grandson, Keyonte.

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Logan Chace is engaged to Gretchan Frederick, a faculty member in Spanish at Mercersburg. The wedding is planned for June 14, 2008. Colin Marsh works for Accenture as an analyst, and will be a consultant soon. He is the development lead for a project at movie channels Starz/Encore, and helped develop Vongo (www.vongo.com), a video-download service.

Alumni Council Nominees: Richard Schmidt ’55, Nags Head, North Carolina Dick is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Case Western Reserve School of Law, and is an active volunteer for Mercersburg. He served on the Alumni Council from 1989 to 1995 and was president from 1992 to 1994, is a former class agent, and was the chairperson for his class’s 50th reunion in 2005. He currently serves as the chair of the Loyalty Club Committee. Dick is retired and lives in Nags Head with his wife, Jean. His son, Richard ’88, and daughter, Ingrid ’96, are also Mercersburg alumni. Edward C. Rainey III '97, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Ed is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a financial adviser for Merrill Lynch, was vice-president of the School Council, and attended his class's fifth reunion in 2002. Ed’s sister, Paige, is a member of the Class of 1993. Ed and his wife, Amber, have two sons. Tucker Shields ’68, Staunton, Virginia Tucker, an architect, is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and the University of Pennsylvania. He has spearheaded a project to create a class scholarship fund and faithfully attends Mercersburg events.

’02 Jill Pniewski jillp@ptcchallenge.com George Ettenger completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Kalamazoo College this June, and next fall begins work on a master's in chemistry at Bucknell University. "In March, I was in Chicago for the American Chemical Society's national meeting, and while I was there I met up with Rachael Holiday, who is working as a stage manager in Chicago," he writes.

BALLOT FOR ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS AND ALUMNI COUNCIL Charles E. Bell '71

Richard Schmidt ’55

Mail to: Secretary Mercersburg Academy 300 East Seminary Street Mercersburg, PA 17236

Edward C. Rainey III ’97

or fax to 717-328-6211

Paula M. Johnson Smith '83

Tucker Shields ’68

_________________________________________ is proposed for consideration as a future member of the Board of Regents or Alumni Council (circle one). Name: ______________________________________ Class: _______

George Ettenger ’02 with Rachael Holiday ’02 in Chicago.

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Willie Keith graduated cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in mechanical engineering. He works at Westinghouse in the fuel and reactor division/nuclear power, and can be contacted at williekeith@gmail.com. David Posner graduated from the New School after completing a semester as the writing intern on the MTV program TRL. He then took an intensive business course and backpacked through Europe for the summer.

Nate Fochtman fochtman@drexel.edu Vanessa Youngs youngsv@lafayette.edu

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Jessica Malone graduated from the University of Michigan in December, and lives in Ann Arbor, where she does research in the geology department. She plans to start graduate school in the fall, and will study geomorphology or noble gas geochemistry. She ran a 50-kilometer race in Virginia in February with her mom (faculty member Sue Malone) and sister (Molly ’01). Mary Beth Whyel is in her third year at American University. She spent the fall semester in Spain, and traveled to Turkey, Greece, and Italy as part of the program. Zachary J. “Zak” Zielezinski was quoted in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette about Clark University’s special entrepreneurship minor, of which Zak is one. “When it comes down to it, the best time to engage in entrepreneurial activities and start your own business is in college,” he said. Zak is president of Interactive Purchasing Solutions, a company that creates online stores for private schools.

Katherine Keller kkeller@bucknell.edu Nick Mellott mellottn@bu.edu

Grinnell College, and plans to become a theoretical physicist, exploring the boundaries between math and physics. Eventually, she hopes to become a professor of mathematics or theoretical physics with a strong emphasis on research. She says that “the science and math programs at Mercersburg Academy are very good, and I received a lot of encouragement from my teachers. It was at Mercersburg that I realized that I wanted to major in science in college. Coming to Grinnell with this strong background made me feel more comfortable with the physics and math courses I took my first year and confirmed my decision.”

Carl Gray II carlhgray@gmail.com Zander Hartung zanderhartung@gmail.com Alexis Imler imlera@duq.edu Tammy McBeth mcbeta01@gettysburg.edu Nick Ventresca ventresca.r@neu.edu

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Zander Hartung is at Emerson College, and directed a music video for musician Will Knox that can be seen on YouTube. Zander also produced the new Mercersburg Academy Adventure Camp DVD.

Jenica Lee choreographed a modern dance entitled “Nausea” (with music by Beck) for Frelon, the informal, studentrun dance company at Kalamazoo College. The performance, scheduled for the spring, included about 20 dance pieces (all choreographed by students), ranging from pointe pieces to Japanese and Irish dances. Jenica had never choreographed anything with so many dancers, and it presented a lot of challenges, though the dancers constantly gave her positive feedback. She had no formal dance training before attending Mercersburg, but was incredibly fortunate to have as an adviser Denise Dalton, who persuaded her to start dancing. She has loved it ever since. Jenica writes, “Ms. Dalton pretty much taught me everything I know about dance, and she did a fabulous job—not only as a dance teacher, but as a friend and adviser as well. I find that a lot of the activities I'm involved in now stem from an interest that sprouted at Mercersburg.” Nora Posner had a great freshman year at Lafayette College. After a summer of working as a counselor at a sleep-away camp, she is now an RA in the dorm back at school. Elizabeth Wilber was part of the University of the South (Sewanee)’s All-Conference Academic Team and was an AllAmerican Academic selection for the second straight year. She made the dean’s list for the fall semester, and she was also the pledge trainer for her sorority, Kappa Omega.

Sam Carrasco sam.p.carrasco@gmail.com Margaret Hartz margaret.hartz@hws.edu Greg Larson u0489384@umail.utah.edu Joy Thomas jatho2@wm.edu Stephanie Turner Stephanie_Turner@pitzer.edu Jonathan Wilde jt.wilde@furman.edu Stephanie Yeatman syeatman@stetson.edu

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Faculty/staff Grafton Eliason, who served Mercersburg for 21 years as the school-store and student-lounge manager, announced his retirement in March. “Students felt comfortable talking to Grafton and telling him their problems,” said coworker and bookstore manager Gene Yeager. “He’s a very dedicated man.” Suzanne Wootton, a faculty member at Mercersburg since 1985, retired from the Academy at the end of the 2006–07 academic year. She taught English and worked with students in the college counseling department. A former winner of the Allen W. Zern ’61 Award for Excellence in Teaching, Wootton was the first recipient of the Mary Keeler Lawrence Distinguished Teaching Chair.

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Katrina Honigs received a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, which is the premier undergraduate award encouraging excellence in science, engineering, and mathematics. She is a double major in mathematics and physics at

A Class of 2005 New Year’s gathering at the house of Nick Ventresca in Pipersville, Pennsylvania. Back row (L-R): Ross Burlingame, Gunner Coil, Max Weidman, John Shartle, Elliott Van Ness, Jonathan Edwards. Middle row (L-R): Nick Ventresca, Whitney Pezza, Aaron Moss, Cara Leepson, Zander Hartung. Front: Jeffrey Greenberg.

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Obituaries ’27 Dudley L. Harley, February 12, 2006. He earned a bachelor’s degree from

Winton R. Smith, April 11, 1996. (Marshall, orchestra, band) A graduate of the University of Michigan, he was a longtime associate with Young and Rubicam, an advertising agency in New York City.

Columbia University and a master’s from Harvard University. He was a Rhodes Scholar at Merton College, Oxford, from 1931–34. He served in

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the U.S. Navy during World War II, and performed educational research for the U.S. government.

Robert Mahan, April 23, 2007. (Irving, basketball, swimming) He graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Penn-

Ralph S. Cannon, December 2, 2006. A geologist by profession and a

sylvania in 1939, and accepted a position with A.H. Wirz, a packaging

horseman at heart, he earned degrees in geology from Princeton Uni-

company. He served as a naval officer in the Pacific theatre during World

versity (bachelor’s and Ph.D.) and Northwestern University (master’s).

War II. After the war, he moved to Carrollton, Kentucky, to oversee the

In 1937, he joined the U.S. Geological Survey in Colorado. His contribu-

construction and development of a Wirz production plant. He returned

tions to the study of isotope geology were outstanding. His profes-

to Pennsylvania and became president of East Coast operations when

sional memberships included the Geological Society of America, Society

A.H. Wirz was acquired by Teledyne Corporation. Before he retired to

of Economic Geologists, Mineralogical Society of America, and the

Boca Raton, Florida, he took interest in his wife’s horse racing business

American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers.

and began to breed standard-bred horses. Preceded in death by two

He and his wife raised Appaloosa horses on their ranches in Colorado

sons, he is survived by his wife of 65 years, Roberta, and his daughter

and North Carolina. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Joyce; a

and son-in-law.

daughter, stepson, and stepdaughter; and 11 grandchildren.

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Seymour E. Northrop, January 8, 2007. (’Eighty-eight, Marshall, cross country, track, Class Day Committee) He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in architectural engineering. In World War II, he served in the China and Burma theatre, retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Edward G. Bearman, January 4, 2007. (Irving) He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, piloting B-25 aircraft in more than 30 missions with the 13th Air Force in the South Pacific. He later was a sales representative for Johnson, Stephens and Shinkle Shoe Co. of St Louis.

’30 Theodore W. Cooper, July 1, 2005. (Marshall, football, track, Stony Batter, The Fifteen)

Eugene P. Gillespie, May 31, 2006. (Marshall, Les Copains, cheerleader, swimming, The Fifteen, KARUX) Gene attended Princeton University, and after one year of law school at University of Virginia and as an ROTC enrollee, he was tabbed for active duty in the Army Artillery Corps. He flew World War II missions over Africa, Italy, France and Germany, and after

George A. Finley, June 1987.

the war earned a regular Army commission and served as a career officer until retirement, at the rank of full colonel. Survivors include his

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wife, Sara, two sons, and a daughter.

William H. Shank, January 6, 2007. (Irving) An ardent chess player, he

H. Thomas Tausig Jr., November 21, 2002. Tom attended Cornell Univer-

earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh Uni-

sity and Kenyon College. He was a pilot and first lieutenant with the 9th

versity, and did graduate work at Iowa State University in the U.S.

Air Force in World War II, and received the Distinguished Flying Cross for

Army’s ASTP program. During World War II, he served in the Army Corps

missions over Germany. While working as program director for CBS tel-

of Engineers with the Manhattan Project. After the war, he held a num-

evision affiliate WTOP in Washington, D.C., he hired Walter Cronkite for

ber of editorial and managerial directorships with engineering com-

his initial job in broadcasting. He left television in 1976 to start a new ca-

panies. In 1973, he co-founded the American Canal & Transportation

reer as a business broker in Palm Beach, Florida. Survivors include his

Center, a publishing company of transportation history books (of which

wife of 57 years, Joan, and daughter, Jodie.

he wrote 13). He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Adele Hershey. Survivors include two daughters, a son, five grandchildren, and a greatgranddaughter.

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James M. Knowles Jr., March 10, 2006. (‘Eighty-eight, Marshall, spider football and baseball, Laticlavii, Les Copains, Junior Council) Jim was a

Earl L. Weaver Jr., March 18, 2007. (Marshall, band, Blue and White Melo-

Navy veteran of World War II, practiced law in Clarksburg, West Virginia,

dians, Chemistry Club, Rauchrunde, tennis, Press Club) He received his

and later went into banking as vice president and head of the trust de-

bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University.

partment for Lloyds Bank in San Francisco. He was predeceased by his

Early in his career, he was a combustion engineer for National Tube, a di-

wife, Helen McNicol Knowles. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, two

vision of U.S. Steel, being responsible for the design and operation of

grandsons, and a great-grandson.

metallurgical furnaces. He later became director of marketing for Leeds and Northrup, a division of General Signal Corporation. He was preceded

Cushman L. Sears, November 16, 2004. (Marshall, Les Copains, Chemistry

in death by his son, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren—all of

Club, Press Club, News, JV football) After serving as a Navy pilot during

whom were killed in the 1994 crash of USAir Flight 427 in Pittsburgh.

World War II, he worked for many years as a regional manager for Fuller

Survivors include his wife, Grace; several nieces; and a nephew.

Brush, and later as a salesman. Additionally, he was an independent financial planner for more than 40 years. Survivors include his wife, San-

Grey H. Wyman Jr., November 28, 2006. (Laucks, Irving, The Fifteen, News

dra Goodwin Sears, and seven sons.

Board, Les Copains, Cum Laude, soccer, tennis manager) Born in Mercersburg, Grey’s father, Grey H. Wyman Sr., taught Latin at the Academy

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for more than 30 years. He graduated from Brown University and was a decorated war hero in World War II (he earned two Distinguished Flying

C. Blair Miller Jr., June 16, 2005.

Crosses). He returned from the war to a lifelong career with Merrill Lynch. His younger brother, Austin ’41, was pronounced MIA in 1945. Sur-

Ralph R. Riehl Jr., December 25, 2006. (Rauchrunde, Marshall, swimming)

vivors include his wife, Carol, and three daughters, including Tricia

A member of the undefeated 1942 swim team coached by “King John”

Wyman Meleras ’87.

Miller, Bud entered Navy ROTC at Princeton University and was transferred by the Navy to Cornell University’s School of Engineering. After graduation, he was sent to Midshipman School at Columbia University,

’39 Warren A. Schilling, July 29, 2003. (Irving, Main Hall, Rauchrunde, Radio Club, Chapel Choir, Glee Club, Stony Batter) A graduate of MIT, he earned advanced degrees at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia, and a daughter. Survivors include four daughters, nine grandchildren,

where he received his commission as an ensign, and later to the Naval Supply School at Harvard University. He was discharged as a lieutenant in 1954, and joined his father in a real-estate business, where he designed and supervised the construction of residential and commercial buildings. He remained active in the business until his death. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Susan van Cleve Riehl; two daughters; a son; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

and two great-grandchildren.

Morton C. Stierer, July 20, 2006. (Irving, football band, concert band, Glee

’40 Edwin W. Lauterbach, December 30, 2006. (Irving, Stony Batter, Rauchrunde, swimming, Glee Club) A retired thoracic surgeon, he graduated from Temple University Medical School in 1946 after his under-

Club, News Board, swimming manager) A veteran of World War II, he was a commercial real-estate broker for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Lila Bronstone Stierer; two sons; a daughter and stepdaughter; two grandsons; a granddaughter; and two step-grandsons.

graduate study at Johns Hopkins University. He then spent two years with a military hospital at Fort Pepperell, Newfoundland. Survivors in-

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clude his wife, Loretta Holsopple Lauterbach, and son, Richard.

Arthur C. Jack Jr., February 4, 2007. (’Eighty-eight, Marshall, Camera Club,

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News Board, cheerleader, baseball, track, football, wrestling) Art was a

W. Scott Calderwood III, February 10, 2007. (Irving, football band, Blue

semi-retirement, he was an advertising consultant with Creative Pro-

and White Melodians, concert band, track) He was a graduate of the

ductions in Pittsburgh, and also worked as a Mercersburg class agent.

Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and Har-

Preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Buckwalter Jack, he is survived by

vard Law School, and a 50-year member of the Pennsylvania Bar Associ-

two sons, a daughter, and five grandchildren.

ation. He was a naval officer in the Pacific theatre in World War II. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Charlotte Jones Calderwood; three daughters; two sons (including John ’73); and eight grandchildren.

public relations officer and regional promotion manager for ALCOA. In

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Calvin K. Whitner, October 12, 2006. (Marshall, football, track) He

William Timblin Marsh, April 1, 2007. (South Cottage, Irving debater, Les

was past president of the C.K. Whitner Company in Reading, Penn-

Copains, Laticlavii, Varsity Club, Marshall of the Field, tennis, Chemistry

sylvania, and received an honorary doctorate from Albright College.

Club) Bill retired in 1999 after 30 years as vice president, secretary, and

He was also former director of operations for the Conservancy, an

general counsel for Spang & Co. in Butler, Pennsylvania.

environmental conservation firm in Naples, Florida.

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W. James Pashley Jr., December 19, 2006. (Keil, Marshall, Glee Club,

Thomas A. Brown Sr., April 19, 2005. (Irving) He graduated from

Chemistry Club, Dance Committee, Stony Batter, Marshall of the Field,

Franklin & Marshall College in 1948. A certified master builder and a

Varsity Club, football, baseball, track) His career in consumer electron-

custom homebuilder for 57 years, he started his own business, Amer-

ics with RCA Corporation and Zenith Radio Corporation spanned more

ican Builder Services, in 1980. He was preceded in death by his wife,

than 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Kay Swinford Pashley; a son

Ellen M. Chairs Brown, and is survived by a daughter, two sons, and

and daughter; five grandchildren; and a step-granddaughter.

two grandchildren.

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Harry E. Fisher, January 18, 2006. (Irving, Laticlavii, football, wrestling) A graduate of Penn State University, he was manager of production

Edwin L. Haldeman, March 14, 2006. (wrestling)

control at Latrobe Steel Company.

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Samuel C. Hock, March 24, 2005. (Marshall, Caducean Club, choir, Glee Club) He entered the Army in 1946 and served with the First Cavalry Division in the occupation of the prefectures of Tokyo-Yokohama. He was recalled to service in 1950 in Budingen, Germany. Survivors include his wife, Catherine; a son; two daughters; two brothers, H. William ’44 and Robert ’49; and four grandchildren.

William R. Goldstrohm, February 21, 2005. A retired colonel, he served 20 years of active duty and 10 years in the Army Reserve. He earned an MBA from the University of Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Janet Deane Tavey Goldstrohm; a son and daughter; and five grandchildren. L. Brooks Lakin, March 8, 2007. (South Cottage, Irving, band, Blue and

’47 Paul Friend Jr., June 9, 2004. (Irving) He graduated from West Virginia University and was a retired software engineer. Survivors include his wife, Helga; a son; two daughters; and two granddaughters.

White Melodians, Assembly Orchestra, Stony Batter treasurer, football, Glee Club, Octet, El Circulo Espanol, Higbee Orator, Cum Laude) He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and master’s degrees from Syracuse University and Johns Hopkins University. He was a revered teacher at The Park School in Baltimore for 40 years—longer than any other teacher in the institution’s history. In ad-

Mervin G. Holland Jr., January 5, 2007. (Irving) A Navy veteran of World War II, he served in the Philippines before entering Mercers-

dition to his wife, Geraldine, he is survived by a son, two daughters, a half-sister, and seven grandchildren.

burg. He attended Franklin & Marshall College, and graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He spent 45 years in the insurance industry, retiring in 1994 as pres-

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ident and CEO of Millers Mutual Insurance Company. Of special interest to him was Homeland Center of Harrisburg, where he served as president and where he was a resident at the time of his death. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Rineard Holland,

Leonard F. Willems, April 30, 2006. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he had a long career as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State, serving as consulate general in Hong Kong and Edinburgh, and chief of consular services in embassies in Canada, Nigeria,

and is survived by a son.

Russia, Jamaica, and Liberia. In retirement, he worked part time for the Canadian House of Commons in Ottawa.

’49 Arthur H. Long, January 20, 2004. (Marshall, Press Club) A graduate of Bucknell University, he was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Dottie Bounds Long, a son and daughter, and two grandchildren.

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Robert J. Chomo, February 10, 2007. (Marshall) After serving in the

James A. Avirett Jr., January 1, 2007. (Irving, Chemistry Club, cross coun-

Army in Germany, he graduated from Keystone Junior College, re-

try, track, tennis) Jim was an environmental engineer specializing in

ceived a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, and earned mas-

water and waste management. He earned a bachelor’s degree from

ter’s degrees in electrical engineering and engineering management

Lafayette College, and a master’s in environmental engineering from

from George Washington University. He was branch head of the

Johns Hopkins University. He was vice president and manager of the

Deep Ocean System’s Special Projects Division at the Naval Surface

Baltimore office of Hager and Sawyer. Survivors include his wife of 35

Warfare Center in Annapolis. Survivors include his son and daugh-

years, Suzanne Gilford; two sons; and a daughter.

ter, his mother, and five grandchildren.

’57 Peter S. Auty, August 7, 1995.

’88 Robert Pierre Eugene O'Brien, April 5, 2007. (Irving, football, wrestling, baseball, farm, prefect, library proctor, Vestry, Trap and Skeet Shooting Club) At graduation, Rob received the Persis F. Ross Award, which rec-

’61 Wallace Patrick Malley, August 15, 1987.

ognizes a senior for contribution to outdoor programs. Throughout his life, he acted on this passion through wilderness camping, sailing, hiking, and kayaking, and by introducing others to these activities. He also volunteered with the American Red Cross and Habitat for Hu-

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manity following Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi and Louisiana. A graduate of Drew University, he was director of operations at A&R

John N. Myers, February 12, 2006. (Marshall, Jurisprudence Society,

Companies in Baltimore. He died from injuries sustained in a March 31

El Circulo Espanol, football, Varsity Club, Glee Club, Octet, Student

car accident. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Mar-

Council) He graduated from Cornell University and began a long ca-

garet O’Brien ’86, and two nephews, Gregory and Cameron Langone.

reer in Latin American banking with Bankers Trust Company of New

Memorial contributions may be made to Mercersburg Outdoor Edu-

York City. In eight years there, he served as assistant treasurer in the

cation.

Latin American Group, as assistant vice president, and also worked at the company’s London office. He then joined Republic National Bank of New York as vice president for Latin America and Canada, and in 1980, became senior U.S. representative of Banco Sud Americano, the third-largest private commercial bank in Chile. Survivors include his wife, Jane, and a son.

Former faculty/staff/friends Janice T. Deininger, wife of the late Donald L. Deininger ’38 and mother of Donald T. Deininger ’66, February 22, 2007

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John P. Ferguson, faculty (1964–70), October 14, 2006

Thomas M. Brownell, October 10, 2006. (Main, Marshall declaimer,

Ann Maria McCormick Graffagnino, wife of former faculty member

Chapel reader, News, Press Club, Blue Key, Caducean Club, Stony Bat-

Thomas D. Graffagnino ’67, January 24, 2007

ter, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse, cheerleader) Tom earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MBA from the

Kenneth L. Hoch, painter, March 27, 2007

University of Dallas. He operated his own real-estate firm after a career in upper management with American Airlines. Survivors include

Janet Jacobs, former Regent and daughter of the late Assistant Head-

his wife, Michelle; a son; four stepchildren; two step-grandchildren;

master Wilmarth I. Jacobs, January 15, 2007

and his mother, brother, and two sisters. Kitty Bell Steiger, daughter of the late Headmaster Charles S. Tippetts ’12, wife of Tom Steiger Sr. ’35, brother of Sandy Bell ’46, and mother of Tom Steiger Jr. ’66, May 9, 2007