ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE Matt Glendinning, Head of School SOCCER HAS ALWAYS been my passion. I
Brown ten years ago was the smart, multi-talented,
started playing at age six, found that I loved the
and well-rounded student body. At MB, students
game, and to my delight began developing skills
are involved in an enormous range of activities,
earlier than my peers. Fast forward a few years,
from athletics to the performing arts, clubs, service
however, and I’d become a bit of a showoff, and my
projects, and more. There is a vibrant student
coach and parents had to speak with me about the
culture, a healthy balance between curricular and
importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. It was
co-curricular priorities, and a strong sense of pride
a lesson I’ve never forgotten, one of the many that
at being a part of the MB community.
athletics have provided me throughout my life. Why are sports such an integral, lasting part of life for so many people? Athletics, from the Greek athlon (prize or contest), are about competition, whether group or individual, against others or oneself. The ancient Greeks seem to have tapped into something fundamentally human when they founded the Olympic Games in 776 BC—a desire to strive for physical excellence and endurance and to pit one’s raw talents against others.
MB’s interscholastic athletic program is clearly an important factor. More than 80% of middle and upper school students compete in at least one of 61 teams across 16 different sports. It’s been inspiring to watch these athletes carry on our school’s proud tradition in recent years. Last year, in fact, was the most successful in recent memory: 22 of 25 upper school teams qualified for post-season play, eight made it to the final game and five won championships, and one student earned an individual New England Championship. As gratifying, MB students are
In 2010, in commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of the Greeks’ legendary victory over the Persians at Marathon, Matt and six other runners from the MB community competed in the Athens Marathon; together they raised $50,000 for scholarships. on an in-depth conversation about the sustained excellence of MB athletics. We have held strategic discussions with coaches,
Athletics and fitness have been a central part
widely known for representing our school’s values in
parents,
of my life since childhood. I played soccer at
competition, with 22 teams having been recognized
examined best practices at peer schools and soon
Dartmouth and today am a proud member of the
by their peers with state sportsmanship awards over
we’ll be sending an extensive survey to student-
Mansfield Men’s Over 50 soccer team and an avid
the past five years.
athletes and parents to complete our exploration.
triathlete. I have always felt that playing sports can be transformational—fostering strength, coordination and stamina; demanding commitment, patience, and resilience; and teaching teamwork, sportsmanship, and the ability to win or lose with grace. One of the things that attracted me to Moses
We have a great deal to be proud of with our athletic program. At the same time, the landscape of high school sports is shifting in an era of professionalized youth sports, increasing levels of sports specialization, and the rise of year-round club teams. This year, these factors led us to embark
students,
and
administrators.
We’ve
As we look ahead to next year, we’ll be synthesizing all this feedback into some strategic action steps designed to sustain our excellent athletic program and provide a positive, broad-based, competitive experience for generations of students to come. Just as the ancient Greeks imagined!
Kari and Meredith have shared incredible athletic success at MB: they lost a total of six league games in their combined MB lacrosse and field hockey careers; played in seven state championship games, winning four titles; have a combined 13 all-state team recognitions; and were co-recipients of the prestigious MB Alumnae Athletic Award in 2019, honoring the female Athlete of the Year.
Teammates for Life Meredith Langmuir ‘19 and Kari Buonanno ’19 enjoy one final season together this spring IT’S ALWAYS BITTERSWEET when high school teammates part ways after four years experiencing the range of emotions and special bonds that come from a shared athletic experience. For lifelong friends and teammates Kari Buonanno and Meredith Langmuir, their final season on the MB lacrosse field this spring marks the end of a much longer journey. These two stellar student-athletes simply can’t remember a time when they haven’t played on the same team—from youth soccer and lacrosse to middle school teams at Gordon, and four years together playing field hockey and lacrosse (and even a little squash) at MB. Next year, they’ll meet in uncharted territory: on opposing sides of the lacrosse field, in different uniforms, as Meredith plays for Harvard, and Kari for Princeton.
Meredith and Kari capped their MB careers by winning their fourth straight lacrosse state championship on June 1st. amazing play, and, most importantly, the enduring
morality in the annual Ethics Bowl as well. “Ethics
love and sisterhood that they’ve shared with each
Bowl was a chance to stretch ourselves,” Kari says,
other and with their teammates.”
and adds, “It is a competition, though, and we’re with
Karen Lustig, advisor to both girls, thinks those lessons began at home. “Kari and Meredith both come from large, athletic families, so they’ve
for competition through a different channel.” Classmates
since
Gordon
School’s
nursery
grown up on a team, physically and psychologically,” program, at this point the girls finish each other’s she reflects. “They know how to live up to their
sentences. Meredith says, “We’ve never not gone to
potential while lifting others up. They support each
school together. We’ve carpooled to every practice
other and their teammates the way they support
and game, since we were little.” For 15 years, they’ve
their families: intensely and without reservation.
paced each other. “It’s so important to surround
By any measure, the girls’ records are impressive, The team comes first.” but Brian Williams, varsity girls’ lacrosse coach, looks
yourself with people who’ll make you the best you can be,” Kari says. “For me, seeing Mere excel makes me
“Their four years have been nothing less than a display of incredible leadership, amazing play and ... the enduring love and sisterhood that they’ve shared.” –Brian Williams, girls’ varsity lacrosse coach past the victories. “Stats are just the results, not at all
Reflecting on their four years at MB, the girls
exemplary of what went into achieving them. At Moses
have cherished their experiences on and off the
Brown we play for each other—to make someone else
field. Kari and Meredith both volunteered with the
great today. Kari and Meredith are the embodiment of
Community Outreach Club. “Working at Amos
this cultural foundation. Their four years have been
House before school put so much into perspective,”
nothing less than a display of incredible leadership, Kari says. They both explored philosophy and
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the team.” Meredith agrees: “We harnessed our love
want to be the best I can be. It’s been beneficial for us, both to have and to be that person who’s inspiring you to do more.” Kari and Meredith followed their sisters Hannah ’14 and Grace Langmuir ’17 and Meghan Buonanno ’15 to MB. “I think we always knew we’d come here together,” Kari says. “A huge part of it was athletics, seeing our sisters’ experience: not just the teams’ success, but the relationships that they formed. From a young age, we saw ourselves in that MB uniform.”
Both take pride in their families’ MB athletic legacies. “I’m so attached to my lacrosse number, number five,” Kari says. “My sister Meghan wore it. She tore her ACL in a game against Barrington, and I always think of her when we play them. It was a life-altering injury: she had hoped to get recruited and play in college. She didn’t give up on lacrosse, but she found new interests that she might not have discovered otherwise. Seeing her stay strong and grow through all that, that’s what number five means to me.” Meredith points out a photo of her sister Hannah
Kari and Meredith have played together for as long as they can remember. After 15 years as teammates, they will compete against each other for the first time on the lacrosse field next spring; Meredith playing for Harvard and Kari for Princeton.
in the Field House hallway. “She’s just scored a goal, and she’s two feet off the ground, in a total fist pump, screaming, with Kari’s sister Meghan running towards her,” Meredith says. “From Hannah I learned to love the beauty of the game, how creative it is, and to be excited to compete.” She reflects about her sister Grace: “She was always completely driven, but still so compassionate when thinking of others. I overlapped with her on the team, and literally follow in her footsteps. I wouldn’t have survived my first preseason without her.” Leslie Caito-Jones, who recently retired as Varsity field hockey coach, recalls, “These girls grew up on our sidelines, watching their big sisters play. It’s fun to remember the days when they were ball girls during the playoffs, dancing in the stands with their parents, and hanging on the fence waiting to get on
on each other to pick it up, it’s because we know A powerful bond has grown between the girls and their coaches. “Leslie has played such a huge role for us, in these four years and even before,” Kari says. “I always wanted to be as good as I can be, for her.”
what we can do, so let’s bring it!” Meredith recalls, “Last year’s lacrosse championship game was closer than we hoped. At the end of half time, as I stepped in the circle, I said ‘We’re not losing this game!’ And Kari said ‘No, we’re not!’” Kari continues,
Meredith prizes Brian’s perspective on competition. “We knew we needed a couple of goals, and we found “He tells us, ‘Those girls across the field are your sisters in this game. Show them the same respect, and play for them the same way you play for your sisters on this team.’ It’s so refreshing to take a step back, think of others, and remember why we’re playing.”
each other.” Thinking ahead to next year, the girls smile and shake their heads. “It’ll feel reassuring to know Mere’s on the other sideline,” Kari expects. “It’ll be fun!” Meredith agrees. “Completely weird, but fun.”
the field to greet their sisters after a championship
As co-captains, they complement each other, on
One thing’s for sure, Kari believes: “There won’t be
win.” Leslie adds, “They’re two special kids, who will
and off the field. “Because of our relationship, we put
another two girls in the league who’ve shared as much
forever have a special place in my heart.”
each other in check if one of us isn’t playing up to our
as we have. We’ve been together our whole lives.”
ability, but with respect,” Kari says. “When we call
College-Bound Student-Athletes
Charlie Ballou, College of Wooster (Lacrosse) Kari Buonanno, Princeton University (Lacrosse)
MB offers a broad-based athletic program with opportunities for participation and personal growth at all levels of ability and competitiveness. The school’s program also continues to be a platform for those who aspire to continue their athletic careers beyond high school. Over the past five years, on average, 22% of MB seniors have gone on to compete at the collegiate level (which puts MB on par with Boston-area peer schools like Noble & Greenough and BB&N).
Emma Campbell, Stony Brook University (Softball)
Congratulations to these seniors who look forward to playing a sport at their college or university destination in the fall!
Kinara Gasper, Wellesley College (Crew)
Taylor Couto, Wheaton College (Swimming) Bella DeAngelo, Smith College (Lacrosse) Drew Fallon, Bates College (Baseball) Zach Grumbach, Kenyon College (Soccer) Lucy Handy, Dartmouth College (Crew) Madeline Kerr, University of Vermont (Sailing) Meredith Langmuir, Harvard University (Lacrosse) Celia Macari, Cornell University (Softball) Tori Matson, Colorado College (Basketball) Teo Milner, Connecticut College (Indoor/Outdoor Track) Jack Moran, Gettysburg (Football) Aili Moffet, Connecticut College (Sailing) Jaden Pena, Tufts University (Football) Devan Ravino, Mount Holyoke College (XC, Indoor/Outdoor Track) Alexander Runci, University of Vermont (Sailing) Sydney Swain, Bryant University (Field Hockey) Alvin Themistocle, Penn State (Soccer) Michael Walsh, Brown University (Football) Adam Whitehill, Trinity College (Baseball) Evie Williams, Ohio Wesleyan (Lacrosse)
List is accurate as of 5/1/19
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The Teacher-Coach Relationship The long tradition of the teacher-coach remains strong at MB. Students really benefit when their coaches can make connections across the varied aspects of their MB experience, providing emotional support and deeply meaningful relationships. Below are the 2018-19 faculty and staff coaches. Eric Aaronian US Science
Boys’ Varsity Soccer
Tom Andrew US English
Boys’ MS Soccer
Steve Arruda Technology
Asst. Varsity Softball
Mino Bouthavong Technology
MS Tennis
Lauren Brignac-Huber US Science
Girls’ Cross Country
Josh Cabrera US Math and Spanish
Asst. Girls’ Basketball
Leslie Caito-Jones Athletics
Varsity Field Hockey
Adolphe Coulibaly US World Languages
Boys’ JV Soccer
Mike DeAngelo MS Science
MS Football
Katie Denoyelle MS Physical Education
MS Field Hockey, Girls’ MS Basketball, MS Softball
Willie Edwards Athletics
Varsity Football
Meg Fifer US English
Asst. Girls’ Varsity Soccer
Christine Griffin MS History
MS Girls’ Lacrosse
Ransom Griffin US English
Varsity Golf
Jon Gold MS History
Girls’ MS Soccer
Katie Goldman MS Science
MS Track & Field
Matt Herreid MS Math
Boys’ JV Tennis
Graham Holland MS History
Boys’ Varsity Squash
Samantha Kravitz MS English
MS Cross Country
Jeff Maidment Athletics
Asst. Varsity Baseball
Kevin Matson US Math
Varsity Baseball
Sarah McShane US Humanities
Girls’ MS Basketball
Karin Morse Alumni Relations
Boys’ Varsity Tennis
David Moss US Science
Boys’ Cross Country
newbies’ energy, nerves, and mistakes. The younger players loved Liv and found her to be super-
Maureen Nagle MS English
MS Track and Field
friendly and helpful, an expert in making them feel welcome, competent, and confident.
Dan Ohl MS Math
Girls’ Varsity Soccer, Girls’ MS Basketball
Tony Pirruccello-McClellan MS Science
MS Football, MS Softball
Jonathan Pitts-Wiley US Humanities
Asst. Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse
She kept high spirits, yelled encouragement, brought candy, and organized a team sleepover. She
John Sargent US Humanities
Girls’ Varsity Tennis
ran warm-ups and got them hyped for games. The team developed their own jokes and stories
Patricia Savage MS Math
MS Cross Country
Jared Schott Head of Middle School
MS Baseball
Karim Sow MS World Languages
Boys’ MS Soccer
hopes that next year’s girls will keep a sense of that. If varsity happens for you, great; if not, you’ve
Jim Skillings MS Physical Education
Girls’ MS Soccer, Boys’ MS Basketball
got this to enjoy and nothing stopping you but yourself.
Tara Tsakraklides US Science
MS Swimming
Kate Turner US Science
Asst. Varsity Sailing
Jerrett Wilson US World Languages
Boys’ MS Basketball, MS Football
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As a senior, Liv Worrell ’19, played—and helped to coach—the JV girls soccer team; showing how disappointment can lead to unforeseen opportunities. Pictured above with her parents Jamie Worrell ’85 and Kim Worrell.
Character, Service, and Leadership CHALLENGES AND ADVERSITY are what give athletics their salt, what makes them memorable and a pleasure to pursue. And yet, with adversity, like salt, we only like so much. The lightly-salted, high-prestige dream of high school sports leadership is that in your senior year, you captain the varsity team to a state championship. You overcome a daunting deficit with a rousing halftime speech, or score a game-winning goal on an injured leg. A much less dreamy story is that after playing in a program for three years, you don’t make varsity as a senior. When this happens, when the coaches tell you, it’s a wound and the salt is unwelcome. Like so many, Liv Worrell ’19 faced a moment of deep athletic disappointment and adversity last fall in girls’ soccer. She knew that quitting was an option. And who would blame her? She thought about it. And she also thought about the unique offer the coaches were giving her, to be a student assistant coach for the JV, playing or not playing as she chose. The coaches knew that Liv was a spark and a social binder—someone who lit people up and brought them together. Liv chose to coach and play with the JV. Her reasons were her own, and they didn’t revolve around her self-interest. She chose to stay and work hard to benefit younger students, so that those new to the upper school would have a good experience getting to know MB and the soccer program. She wanted to model the opposite of the “classic senior” who rolls her eyes at the
Liv also helped her teammates manage their disappointments: not making varsity, watching over their shoulders as that team bonded. Early on, Liv knew it was important to get the JV “not to pout about it” and to look to themselves. She modeled self-possession and service to others.
and found a solid core in one another. Citing Angela Davis’ entreaty to “lift as we climb,” Liv hopes that she helped raise up the larger JV program, to make JV its own destination, not a just pass-through experience. And she
MB Athletics: What’s the Point? Moses Brown has been engaged in a year-long conversation around the sustained excellence of our athletic program. In open forums with hundreds of students and parents, we used text-to-vote technology to get real-time feedback. Here are the top responses:
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT GOAL FOR YOUR/YOUR CHILD’S MB ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE? Fun: The joy and satisfaction that comes from competing and being part of a team
Personal Growth: To develop intangible skills like leadership, work ethic, collaboration, discipline, and resilience College Athletics: To develop skills that position my child to be a collegiate athlete
College Athletics: To develop skills that position me to be a collegiate athlete Fitness: To promote a habit of lifelong fitness and health
All in a Day’s Work AT MOSES BROWN, we hope that children will grow up to understand their strengths in a multitude of areas. Senior Jaden Pena has taken that idea and run with it. Whether he’s helping students at Acheya Echikara Secondary School on the Kenya TRIP, reading to Nursery students during a free period, or developing his skills in school, sports, and on stage, he always pushes for his personal best. What’s most inspiring
SCHEDULE
is the breadth of pursuits in which Jaden has excelled. Lead singer in chorus and Versatones?
8am
Get to MB early for pre-game rituals
10 am
Receive text about filling in for soloist 10 min prior
Check. Star athlete and team leader in football and basketball? Check. Committed peer leader who supports other students? Check and check. Last October, Jaden did it all in a day. He was a
to Versatones Performance, Field House 1pm
student admissions volunteer for EXPO, showing new families around school. When a friend called
Sing the National Anthem with Versatones 2pm
Homecoming game vs Central! Score TD!
6pm
Finally eat some dinner
7pm
Set up and help with the Homecoming Dance
in sick, he learned a new part and performed a solo with the Versatones. He also performed the national anthem before taking the field and scoring on a 67-yard touchdown pass to lead the Quakers to victory. And after a quick bite, he got to work setting up for the Homecoming dance. “I honestly don’t have much down time,” says Jaden, “Even when I’m away from school, I usually am preparing for what is to come at MB. Whether that be planning a Student Senate event, practicing my lines for RENT, or working out preparing for the upcoming sport season, I devote all of my time towards something to do with Moses Brown.” Like so many others, Jaden’s passion for community is what makes MB a special place to be!
Boys’ Varsity Tennis beat ISL contender St. George’s and defeated RIIL state champion Barrington and finalist Wheeler in regular season play.
13 School Track & Field/ Cross-Country Records broken since 2016!
Varsity Sailing wins 2019 RI State Sailing Championship!
Girls’ Swimming won the Division title after an undefeated season!
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Expanded Opportunities for MB’s Youngest Students IT’S WISDOM OF the ages: healthy body, healthy mind. That’s why in a time when many schools are cutting back on special subjects and recess for their youngest students, Moses Brown is doubling down. In addition to a multifaceted physical educational program and good old-fashioned ‘recess,’ MB has introduced a range of after-school athletic and fitness offerings for lower school students that are part of the ‘MB After 3’ program.
The middle school girls’ soccer team is all smiles as they celebrate their 2017 tournament championship with Coach ‘Skills.’
The Consummate Teacher-Coach
Physical Education
Long a part of every child’s education at Moses Brown, P.E. introduces children to fun games and sports, teaches team dynamics, and generates the endorphins that help them feel energized and engaged during the school day. In the WaughtelHowe Field House, children learn to exercise their bodies and explore movement in athletics and dance as part of MB’s quartercentury partnership with the Island Moving Company.
Recess
Physical activity, mental processing time, and plain old fun are just a few of the reasons that recess continues to be an important part of every student’s education at Moses Brown. Frequent breaks with cardiovascular elevation have been clinically proven to increase attentional control, executive function, and cognitive abilities for up to an hour. In other words, running around a little makes you smarter and makes the school day more enjoyable.
Girls on the Run
Part running program, part leadership empowerment club, Girls on the Run uses a fun, experience-based curriculum that builds character and self-esteem on a foundation of cardiovascular fitness. For over seven years, GOTR has gotten lower school girls out on the track to explore just how powerful they are–and make new friends along the way.
MBe Fit
Students in MBe Fit build core strength, endurance, and learn the basics of wrestling. But if you ask them what they’re up to, they’ll probably tell you it’s a lot of fun games (and some adultapproved roughhousing). With an emphasis on sportsmanship and respectful competition, MBe Fit has been a hit with kids who want to burn off extra energy at the end of the day.
Squash
Lower schoolers love trekking across campus to the Gorgi Family Squash & Education Center, where they learn the basics of squash. It’s exciting to play alongside big kids, teachers, and club members, and realize that they are part of an athletic community as well as an academic one.
Basketball Clinic
The middle school boys’ basketball coach leads third through fifth graders through drills and games that teach the basics of the basketball and foundational skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and good defense.
Soccer
Former head coach of the Salve Regina and Bryant University Division I women’s teams, Howard Lukoff teaches first through fifth graders skills, strategy, and solid soccer fundamentals with a focus on long-term player development and a balanced approach to family, school, and commitment to the game.
OVER 37 YEARS, middle school P.E. teacher Jim Skillings—aka Skills— has taught thousands of students. He’s coached varsity hockey, freshman boys’ basketball, middle school soccer and basketball (boys and girls), and middle school baseball. Through this, he’s taught—and learned—valuable lessons by being a teacher during the school day and an after-school mentor in athletics. “As a teacher/coach, you have a heads-up on what’s going on with the students,” Jim says, “how they relate to peers, and even issues with their home life that might be affecting them.” He also has tremendous pride in his athletes as whole people. Asked to recall a special moment in his time as a coach, Skills replies, “We were going into overtime against Wheeler in soccer, and I asked a boy to go into the game. He felt we had a better chance to win with the starting group on the field. He was more invested in the outcome for the team than his individual play.” Skills has also been surprised by the extent of his impact as a caring mentor. “Many years ago I intervened to help a student who was having some difficulties,” he says. “Decades later I received a note thanking me. At the time, I didn’t think that I had done anything out of the ordinary, but that note reaffirmed how important teacher interactions with students can be.” When asked what matters for him as a teacher/coach, Skills says, “I think the most important thing is that they have fun and enjoy my company. In my first year coaching girls middle basketball, we got hammered by Rivers. I remember waiting outside the locker room, trying to figure out exactly what I would say to the girls about the game. Sara Arthrel ’04, a stand-out player, looked me in the eye before I had a chance to speak and said, ‘Skills…can we eat the cookies now?’ From that point on I realized that the most important thing about middle school athletics was the shared community and joy for the game. Basically, throw out your stat sheets and enjoy the experience!”
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$7 MILLION INITIATIVE Endowed Scholarship & Athletic Facilities
$3.5 million for Need-Based Endowed Scholarship $3.5 million for Three Key Athletic Facility Projects With nearly 75% of new applicant families requesting financial aid, affordability is the #1 challenge MB faces in sustaining its tradition of excellence. And, with more than 80% of middle and upper school students participating in at least one competitive sport, increased funding for need-based scholarship* is critical to enrolling outstanding students who love to compete. At the same time, while in recent years MB has upgraded or built new facilities for baseball, tennis, soccer, and squash (and installed new stands for basketball), there continue to be increasingly urgent needs in athletic facilities. This unique $7 million effort is designed to address both of these challenges, keeping MB in the winner’s circle on and off the field. For every dollar given to the Endowed Scholarship-Athletic Facility Initiative, 50% funds new need-based endowed scholarships and 50% supports three athletic facility projects outlined below. Please contact Asst. Head of School Ron Dalgliesh P’21 at (401) 831-7350 x111 or rdalgliesh@mosesbrown.org to learn how you can help— attractive naming opportunities are available. * Students are admitted to MB based on the merits of their academic achievements and personal qualities/talents; the school provides scholarships to students and their families based solely on financial need.
Create New Home ‘Stadium’ $2.3 million The most intensely used MB athletic facility, Campanella Field is home to four programs—field hockey, football, and boys and girls lacrosse—and is utilized by boys’ and girls’ soccer, numerous summer camps, and as a lower school outdoor play area. MB seeks to transform this space, creating a stadium that will make Quaker Nation proud and serve the hundreds of students who call it their athletic home. The project is slated to include:
• Replacing current playing surface with the latest in artificial turf fields (current field is now beyond its useful life) • Re-imagined spectator sideline, including new seating and plaza (to be integrated into plans for the new lower school) • New scoreboard and press box • Safety netting and equipment storage
Major Upgrades to Moran Field $400,000 Home to our defending Division I State Champion softball team, MB seeks to make significant upgrades to Moran Field. The planned improvement will make our softball facility among the best in the region, while addressing a number of key safety issues and bringing it into equity with our new baseball facility. The project includes:
• Home and visiting team dugouts • Bullpens and an extended batting cage • Permanent spectator seating
Create New Fitness Center $800,000 MB has developed exciting plans to transform an underutilized 3,900 square foot auxiliary gym in the Waughtel-Howe Field House (known as ‘The Box’) into a state-of-the-art fitness and strength & conditioning center (see above). Whether helping studentathletes prepare for competition or rehabilitate from an injury, and promoting the health and wellness of our entire community, this new facility will be an incredible resource for everyone at MB. The project is slated to include:
• Complete interior renovation of the space (flooring, lighting, electric, painting, etc.) • Installation of windows to allow natural light and visibility from interior hallway • New HVAC system to allow for comfortable year-round use • The latest in fitness and strength and conditioning equipment • Flexible design that would allow the space to host fitness classes
A PUBLICATION FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL MATT GLENDINNING
Spring 2019
Commitment, Teamwork, & Sportsmanship MB Athletic Excellence What’s Inside: Athletic Excellence Head of School Matt Glendinning reflects on the values of athletics in education.
Teammates for Life Lifelong friends Kari Buonanno ’19 and Meredith Langmuir ’19 have played on the same field for over 15 years.
Character, Service, and Leadership Liv Worrell ’19 was offered a unique position her senior year: a student assistant coach for JV soccer.
All in a Day’s Work Jaden Pena ’19 represents the student-athlete who is a leader in so many other ways.
Also: Jim Skillings and a look at the teachercoach relationship, athletic opportunities in the lower school, and a new initiative for endowed scholarship and athletic facilities!
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