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The Park School Spring Bulletin 2014

Park spirit through the years: A Park School scarf from the 1970s; a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pâ&#x20AC;? given to all members of an undefeated team; three Park fight songs from 1920: Cheer, Cheer for Old Park School, The Green and White is Gaining, Down the Field; and a Park baseball cap.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2013–14

ALUMNI COMMITTEE 2013–14

Spring Bulletin 2014

Officers Suzie Tapson Chair Martin Mannion Vice Chair Lanny Thorndike ’81 Vice Chair Lee Englert, Secretary John Connaughton Treasurer

Abbott Lawrence ’85 Co-Chair Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89 Co-Chair

Editor Kate LaPine

Diego Alvarado ’01 John Barkan ’85 Peter Barkan ’86 Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96 Bob Bray ’53 Spencer Bush-Brown ’00 Emily Potts Callejas ’89 Carlos Castillo ’97 Greg Cope ’71 Lilla Curran ’95 Tamara DeVaughn ’96 Melissa Deland ’95 Sara Leventhal Fleiss ’95 David Glynn ’91 Abigail Ross Goodman ’91 Anne Collins Goodyear ’84 Jennifer Segal Herman ’82 Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93 Greg Kadetsky ’96 Joanie Amick Kelly ’83 Bob Kenerson ’53 Amy Lampert ’63 Eve Wadsworth Lehrman ’95 Nia Lutch ’97 Melissa Daniels Madden ’85 Amy Lloyd McCarthy ’86 Allison Morse ’89 Chip Pierce ’81 Katharine Burrage Schmitt ’95 Jordan Scott ’89 Alyssa Burrage Scott ’92 Sarah Shoukimas ’97 Garrett Solomon ’86 Diana Walcott ’85 Laura Church Wilmerding ’84 Rebecca Wilsker ’00 Phoebe Gallagher Winder ’84

Design Irene Chu

David Ball ’85 Margaret Boasberg Marcus Cherry Vincent Chiang Polly Crozier Atul Dhir Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93 Edward Johnson IV Heidi Johnson Patti Kraft Conan Laughlin Katie McWeeny Anne Mitchell Scott Nathan Stephanie Neal-Johnson Kate Olmsted Peter Philip Peter Riehl Happy Rowe Garrett Solomon ’86 Kerry Noone Swords Suzie Tapson Edward “E.J.” Whelan Sam Wilderman Ex Officio Michael Robinson Head of School Kimberly Boyd Assistant Head for Finance & Operations Cynthia Harmon Assistant Head for Program & Professional Development Board Chairs Emeriti Kennett F. Burnes David D. Croll Charles C. Cunningham, Jr. George P. Denny III David G. Fubini M. Dozier Gardner John L. Hall II Kevin J. Maroni J. Michael Maynard Anne Worthington Prescott Deborah Jackson Weiss

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To report alumni news: Rena LaRusso ’04 Director of Alumni Relations 617-274-6022 alumni@parkschool.org To make a gift to Park: Beatrix Sanders Director of Development 617-274-6020 sandersb@parkschool.org To report address changes: Peter Steinmetz Development Office Manager 617-274-6018 development@parkschool.org

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Fall 2012–2013 Annual Report of Giving

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Cover Artwork A. Kennard Road Classroom, 1950s; B. Admission Viewbook, 2013; C. Football, 1940s; D. Class of 1953; E. Walnut Street Classroom, 1890s; F. Math Class, 1992; G. Girls’ Lacrosse, 1994; H. School Catalogue, 1929; I. Diploma, 1917; J. Music, 2000s; K. Class of 1978; L. Music, 1959

You can purchase a 5 x 30 borderless print of this wonderful photo, commemorating Park’s 125th anniversary. $30 plus S/H.

Park School Alumni Achievement Award Recipients 2007–2008: Jordan Kimball ’88 For his efforts to protect natural resources and promote sustainable agriculture in Guinea. 2008–2009: Michael Deland ’56 For his public service as an environmentalist and as an advocate for people with disabilities. 2009–2010: Joe Kahn ’80 For his keen insights about China and domestic and international economics as an award–winning journalist. 2010–2011: Amanda Walton ’95 For her perseverance and lifelong dedication to athletics in the face of overwhelming circumstances. 2011–2012: Severine Fleming ’97 For her pioneering work as an organic farmer, activist, and organizer who inspires legions of young farmers.

Headmaster Emeritus Robert S. Hurlbut, Jr.

125th All-School Photo Available

• A gift was made in memory of Carlton M. Akins. It was originally listed as Carleton M. Atkins.

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1. Go to http://coffeepond.zenfolio.com/ps125 2. Select “Buy” located above the image and then “select Product.” 3. Click on “5x30 Wide Print,” enter the quantity you would like to order and “add to cart.” 4. Go to your cart, located on the upper right corner. 5. Enter your billing information. You will receive an email confirming your order.

To contact the Bulletin: Kate LaPine Director of Communications 617-274-6009 lapinek@parkschool.org

Park is a coeducational school that admits qualified students without regard to race, religion, national origin, disabilities, sexual orientation, or family composition. Our educational policies, financial aid, and other schoolsponsored programs are administered in a nondiscriminatory manner in conformance with applicable law.

Photography Alycia Braga Flo Farrell Kate LaPine Jerilyn Willig

• Kevin & Rachel Conn were incorrectly listed in the Charter Oak Association. We remain grateful for their 2012–2013 Annual Fund support.

2012 –2013: Josh David ’78 For his vision and stewardship of transforming the High Line into a beloved public park in New York City.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Park Alumni Award

is given each year to the alumnus/alumna who exemplifies The Park School’s values and educational mission through distinctive achievement in his/her community or field of endeavor. This person’s leadership and contributions have made a meaningful impact and will inspire our current students and alumni. H E A L U M N I A C H I E V E M E N T AWA R D

To nominate a Park Alumnus/a for this award, please include your nominee’s name, class year, profession and reason for nomination. Send nominations to alumni@parkschool.org or The Park School Alumni Office, 171 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02245

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In this issue: 2

Around Park PSite: Park School’s Institute for Transformative Education African Children’s Choir Spring Plays Park Sends Delegations to Model UN Fall & Winter Sports Update

THE PARK SCHOOL:

Celebrating 125 Years, 1888 – 2013 16

Our Past & Promise The Park School Community Celebrates 125 Years and Welcomes Michael Robinson, Head of School

Alumni Notes Alumni Achievement Award Presentation: Josh David ’78

»aro »aroun aro n d park African Children’s Choir

he African Children’s Choir, comprised of 22 children ages 8-11 from Uganda, came to Park in February and lit up the theater with their vibrant and engaging performance for nearly the whole school. This group tours the world to raise money for better education and homes for over 7,000 vulnerable children in Africa. The program was sponsored by the P.A.’s Curriculum Enrichment Committee.

PSite: Park School’s Institute for Transformative Education

n February, following nearly 18 months of planning, Kimberly Formisano and Elaine Hamilton introduced PSite Week for Grade V. PSite encapsulates the essence of Park’s strategic plan, Park21. The project combined many Park21 pieces: collaboration, learning infused with technology, global citizenship, time, and alternative teaching models, faculty coaching, and time for teachers to collaborate. Students worked in groups of three to showcase immigration stories in compelling multi-media presentations. Many Park parents lent their expertise and experiences, including 19 parents who shared their immigration stories in videos. Others assisted students in developing and using interviewing skills, while even more Park parent volunteers assisted students in designing and creating interactive exhibits to showcase their learning.

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Spring Plays Our Town n March, eighth and ninth graders put on this serious, graceful, and profound work by Thornton Wilder, often referred to as the Great American Play. “We all know that something is eternal. And it ain’t houses and it ain’t names, and it ain’t earth, and it ain’t even the stars . . . everybody knows in their bones that something is eternal, and that something has to do with human beings.”

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Stories For A Dark Night Throughout time and cultures, people have gathered around the fire in dark months to entertain themselves with stories which amuse and inform. On a cold evening in February, a cast of talented sixth graders brought to life stories from African, Indonesian, and Native American cultures in a play called, Stories For A Dark Night.

Park Sends Delegations to Model UN

his winter, 17 Park students in Grades VIâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;IX embraced international diplomacy. Following weeks of practice and preparation under the leadership of parents Russ and Gina Wilcox, and faculty representative Curt Miller, Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delegates attended two Model United Nations conferences this term. At a two-day conference at Boston University Academy in February, Park sent 17 students, each assigned to represent a nation to discuss topics ranging from the 1989 crisis in Tiananmen Square, the civil war in Somalia, human trafficking, Myanmar, the 2nd Punic War, and a modern-day crisis simulation in Latin America which pitted the national cabinets of Columbia, Venezuela, and Guyana against the infamous FARC drug cartel. Park students represented their assigned nations and Park School admirably and received tremendous recognition for their

contributions. Eleven students received distinguished mention: Molly Chiang (VIII) and Pierce Haley (VII) received verbal commendations; Rishi Bannerjee (VII), Rohan Dhir (IX), and Ambrey Hayes (VI) received Honorable Mention distinctions; Rishi Dhir (VII), Annie DiAdamo (VII), Charlotte Gifford (VII), Harry Golen (VII), Patrick Rose (IX), and Jack Willmerding (VII) achieved Outstanding Delegate awards; Katherine Wilcox (VII) was distinguished as Best Delegate. In March, a delegation of 16 Park students joined representatives from nine other area schools at the Middle School United Nations Conference held at Bentley University in Waltham. This one-day event, designed without the competition

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of awards, allows students new to Model U.N. to practice their skills in a learning environment. Park students took on the roles of representatives from Belgium, Japan, Kenya, Canada, South Africa, U.S.A., and France to tackle the issues of the militarization of space, the reduction of child mortality, the nuclear proliferation of Iran, and an historical revisitation of the 1956 Suez Canal crisis. Jacob Barkan (VI), Jordyn Britton (VI), Susanna Cabot (VII), Isabelle Charles (VII), Jake DiAdamo (V), Ian Glick (V), Lev Goldman (VI), Harry Golen (VII), Pierce Haley (VII), Ambrey Hayes (VI), Matty Hong (V), Sebastian Park (V), Ian Richardson (VI), Vikrum Singh (VI), Katherine Wilcox (VII), and Jack Wilmerding (VII) are to be congratulated for considering such crucial concerns and representing their assigned countries and the Park School so well.

Fall & Winter Sports Update

his fall was a wonderful season for all six soccer teams, field hockey, and cross country, including the first annual Park-Shady Hill Day. The two schools, who have been competing since the early 1900s, have inaugurated a rivalry day on a Friday in October to be continued for years to come. Although Shady Hill took home the first trophy, it was a great day nevertheless! Varsity field hockey and boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer had a great fall. The field hockey team, led by coaches Taylor Horan and Holly Mawn had one of their best seasons in years finishing with just two losses. Grade IX cross country runner, Rohan Dhir, was undefeated for the

season — winning every race he entered! Equally impressive was the Grade VI girls’ soccer team, coached by Merrill Hawkins ’96 and Kristin Hoins, who finished their season without a blemish. Our undefeated athletes received their “undefeated Ps” during the fall sports Morning Meeting in November. The winter sports season began just after Thanksgiving and continued through February. The wrestling team sent two sixth grade competitors, Gage McWeeny and Jude Littell, to the annual Fay Tournament in January. Jude lost in the finals in his weight class after a terrific day of wrestling. The JV girls’ basketball team won the

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Meadowbrook Tournament in February besting teams from Meadowbrook, Chestnut Hill, and Fay. Park also hosted Meadowbrook, Fay, and Applewild at the 16th Annual Hoopfest Tournament. Both the boys and girls teams, coached by Tim O’Brien, Becca Hurd, Sue Seufert, and Leah Walters, played very well. The boys earned the all-important Sportsmanship Trophy for the second year in a row. Beautiful sunny days at the Larz Anderson rink are always winter classics for Park’s ice hockey team. Coach Bob Tisi was joined by Merrill Hawkins ’96 and Kathryn Barrows and together they led a large team with a wide range of experience to number of exciting wins.

The Park School:

Celebrating 125 Years 1888-2013 1888 Miss Caroline Augusta Pierce opens the doors to a new school. Located in one half of a double house at 346–348 Walnut Street. This small proprietary school serves 16 children of various ages from neighboring families in Brookline.

istilling 125 years can be a daunting task. How best to choose the most significant events and photographs to illustrate them? Twenty-five years ago, alumna Jay Williams Howland ’57 wrote the consummate history book: The Park School, One Hundred Years 1888–1988, which became my constant reference during this anniversary year. I am both indebted to her research and to our School archives. Down in the basement of Park’s main building, in a former PE Department office, is a room crammed full of the Park School spirit. With the generous assistance of archivists Maria Fleming Alvarez ’81 and Andrea Sparks, I have tried to select pictures that best illustrate the Park story. Enjoy! — Kate LaPine, editor

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Noted architect Edmund Wheelwright designed the “model schoolhouse,” known as the Brown Building at 31 Hedge Road.

1905

1914

Mrs. Edward D. Brandegee, a friend and former pupil of Miss Pierce, offers to build a new schoolhouse. The brown-shingled gabled building at 31 Hedge Road, known as the “Brown Building,” becomes home to the School for the next 66 years.

Miss Park becomes sole principal when Miss Ware resigns so that she can marry.

1916 Miss Park changes the School’s name from Miss Pierce’s to Miss Park’s School.

1920 Miss Park calls on parents for help — Mrs. Brandegee sells the property to a real estate investment firm. New Parents’ Committee formed to obtain a mortgage naming Miss Park as the new owner of the Brown Building.

1921 1910 Miss Pierce retires and names Miss Julia Ballantine Park and Miss Mary Elizabeth Ware as co-principals. The faculty, ca. 1911: Mary Elizabeth Ware, Mairon Bunker, Louise Ames, Helen Twitchell, Alice Lee, Alice Park, Mildred Robinson, Julia Park.

To strengthen Park’s appeal to families with boys, the School creates a “Boys’ Department,” naming Mr. Forrest Wing as director with four male teachers. He launches the School’s first publication, The Parkonian, and forms Park’s first baseball team. (Previously, Park tended to lose most of its boy students to all-boys schools after fifth grade.)

1923 The School is incorporated and named in honor of Julia Park, “The Park School.” Alice Lee and Grace Harris become co-principals.

1926 First issue of The Parking Space, a student magazine.

1927

1922 Miss Park diagnosed with cancer. On her 44th birthday, Park School students gather to sing her favorite song, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” into a loud speaker attached to the office telephone. Miss Julia Park dies on May 11, 1922.

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Hugh and Lisbeth Ogden sell their yellow and white, 15-room house on 2 2/3 acres to the School for $75,000. The Upper School moves into the house 25 Kennard Road.

1932 The Great Depression causes Board to examine School’s economics. Adopts policy of 1) not reducing tuition; 2) not raising salaries; 3) not reducing salaries; 4) hiring only essential teachers. Park students support charity efforts such as Christmas box of clothes and toys for children.

1933 School joins the Educational Records Bureau, preparers of annual secondary school entrance examinations to record and compare each child’s achievement.

1937 Miss Lee and Mrs. Harris step down; Miss Grace May Cole becomes principal. Students wear green and white for the annual Field Day in the spring, which featured games, races, marching, and music.

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1938 Two-hundred fortyy three students, parents, teachers, alumni, and former faculty gather for a 50th Anniversary Dinner. Miss Harris publishes “A A History of The Park School, formerly Miss Pierce’s School, 1888 – 1938.” The Trustees vote “to admit each child on his own merit, regardless of race and creed.”

Parents’ Council forms, Pa consisting co of two mothers from fro each class, the predecessor pred of today’s Parents’ Association. Pare

1940 194 Park students s engage in war relief efforts e from recycling, newspaper drives, fundraising for the Red Cross, to managing Park’s own Victory Garden. The School welcomes a group of English refugee children.

1946 Board embarks on its first capital campaign to 1) heat the gymnasium, 2) house the Lower School, 3) raise teachers’ salaries, and 4) pay down the mortgage.

1947 School purchases a white house at 15 Hedge Road for $2,300 and spends an additional $5,000 to prepare the building to house the three- and four-year-olds. Park is fully enrolled in the younger grades, but faces serious attrition of both boys and girls in fifth grade and beyond. Trustees debate keeping seventh and eighth grades. 8

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1948

1952

James Arnold Lowell is appointed headmaster.

Clothing Sale “outgrown but not

outworn” becomes an annual event for more than 30 years.

1954 Annual Appeal to raise funds for teachers’ pensions raises $2,500.

Park adopts formal dress code: dresses or skirts for girls; coats and ties for boys.

1957 Annual Appeal renamed “Annual Fund” and its purpose broadened to include scholarship funds, increased faculty salaries, and enlarging the teachers’ pension fund. Annual receipts total $13,000 in 1959. The Parking Space student magazine ceases publication due to low numbers of Upper School students.

enrollment grows from 215 to 300 students in five years.

1963 1959 Annual Gilbert and Sullivan operettas performed throughout 1940s and 50s.

Mr. Lowell and Mrs. Gladys Watson (Lower School Head) are married in February and resign from the School in June.

New gym and dining room built with four additional classrooms. Grades IV and V move into the new space and are called “the Middle School.”

1949 Student clubs, led by teachers, are a feature of Upper School afternoons: stamp and coin club, art club, drama club, model airplane club, sewing club, etc. First Fathers’ Day at Park: an opportunity for men to spend time with their children at school.

New headmaster John Breckenridge “Breck” Dayton vows to make the “academic soundness of the school curriculum” his highest priority. Through his efforts,

1964 Breck Dayton submits his resignation and the Board of Trustees offers the position to Harry J. Groblewski.

Mr. Groblewski recommends that the Board of Trustees form a long-range planning committee, called the Development Committee, to chart a course for the School, including looking for a new location.

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1966 Grade IX added to give the student body better leadership, add depth to the curriculum, and attract excellent teachers. Upper School advisory system, Student Council, Helping Hand (student charitable organization) and the Parents’ Handbook begin. English Department Chair Jonathan Shaw begins the student Anthology of art and writing.

Teaching Intern program established. Faculty pay scale equalized for male and female teachers.

1972

1969 Bob Hurlbut is selected as Park’s 10th headmaster.

1970 Dress code (coats and ties for boys and dresses and skirts for girls) eliminated. New parent dinners begin as a way to welcome new families into the school community.

1971 The Park School relocates to

1967

171 Goddard Avenue and opens

Jim and Mary Faulkner donate

its doors on September 22.

14 acres of land on Goddard

Avenue so the School can relocate.

1968 The Park Parent newsletter founded by Sylvia Kliman to “consolidate the myriad mailings and to provide an open forum where rumor can come to rest and thoughtful controversy may rage unabated.”

Educational Policy Committee formed to encourage the administration to develop a more formal and organized approach to curriculum.

In 1971, the School relocates to 171 Goddard Avenue, its home for more than 40 years. 10

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The School expands professional development program, building upon the Parents’ Association’s summer grants. Sabbatical program established.

1973 Grade IX Work Study program begins.

1975 Growth Education becomes a part of the curriculum for Grades VI–IX. Grade VII’s first trip to Silver Lake and Mount Monadnock for Project REASON (Resource and Environmental Awareness through the Study of Nature).

Thanks to the boundless energy of parent volunteers, the Park School Parents’ Association has been putting on all-community events like Harvest Fair, Springfest, Picnic-in-the-Park, and the Craft Fair since 1976.

The Park School: One Hundred Years 1888–1988, a comprehensive history of the School.

1976 Optional eighth and ninth grade French trips instituted to LeMans and Paris.

French trip modified to include only ninth graders.

Harvest Fair established to involve

fathers, mothers, and children of all ages; renamed and moved to the spring as “Springfest” in 1987.

1977 First Grandparents’ Day held in May; subsequently held on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

1989 1980 The Faulkner family enlarges campus with a gift of an additional 10 acres of land, including the houses at 255 and 235 Goddard Avenue.

1988 Park celebrates its Centennial throughout the year with dozens of events fro students, alumni, parents, and faculty. Jay Williams Howland ’57 researches and writes

School undertakes comprehensive multicultural assessment and adopts Philosophy of Multicultural Education.

1990 School offers Spanish to Grade VI students. Park’s first Latin trip to Roman sites in England.

1991 School upgrades six athletic fields and builds new parking lot.

Multicultural Committee with faculty, parent, and trustee members formed to increase the number of minority students at Park. After-School Program begun for N(Pre-K) – II, with a complimentary program for students in Grades III –V.

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1993 Jerry Katz becomes Park’s 11th Head of School; Bob Hurlbut named Headmaster Emeritus. Board of Trustees adopts new mission statement affirming excellence in education.

1996 Camapign for Park is launched to increase faculty salaries and construct the West Building.

1997 West Building opens with

2008 “Getting bigger to get smaller” adds 50 new students in Grades I –V, creates four sections with smaller class sizes, and establishes a new division structure: Lower Division for Pre-Kindergarten – Grade II;

new gymnasium and new math and science classrooms.

2004 1994 Tom Smith becomes first Director of Technology; school wired; first electronic card catalogue in library. First ninth grade Spanish trip to Leon.

Student Gay Straight Alliance forms.

2006 Foundations for the Future campaign raises funds for faculty, facilities, and financial aid.

2007 1995 New After-School Program facility opens.

Daily TEACH (Time for Enrichment, Advisory, Challenge, and Help) period instituted for Upper Division students.

Middle Division for Grades III–V; Upper Division for Grades VI–IX. North Wing opens with new classrooms for Grades IV and V. Library renovated. Climate controls and new thermal windows for entire Main Building.

2010 Mandarin added to language choices for Grade VI; Park establishes partnership with Greentown QinQin School in Hangzhou, China.

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Today’s Park students use technology as one of many learning tools. Middle Division teachers can individualize lessons on iPads for their students.

Park21, a strategic plan to ignite Park’s academic program is launched; provides funding for faculty innovation and academic innovation, particularly math, science, and technology.

2011 School provides iPads for Middle Division students;

Upper Division students begin using Google Apps for Education.

2013

2014

Michael Robinson becomes Park’s 12th Head of School.

Our Past & Promise: e: tAn evening celebrating Park’s 125 years and welcoming Michael Robinson, Head of School.

School celebrates its 125th Anniversary during the 2013 –14 academic year.

2012 School purchases 8.3 acres at 133 Goddard Avenue, growing the campus to 34 acres, and providing a home for the Head of School.

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In honor of Park’s 125th anniversary, the School plants 125 trees around the world — including the Amazon, South Africa, and China, with links to grade-level curricula — and a beautiful beech tree on our campus.

Pa rk Sc hool

QUIZ Think you know your Park School trivia? Here’s a chance to test your knowledge! 1. Sloyd has been a part of the

5. Park has never had a

8. Parents have been essential

curriculum since the School’s earliest days. We now call this subject:

“uniform.” However, during the 1950s, Park adopted a formal dress code of dresses or skirts for girls; coats and ties for boys. What big innovation occurred during the winter of 1969?

to the Park community from the early days. The first “Parents’ Council” formed in 1939 and it was renamed the “Parents’ Association” in 1957. What year did the P.A. President begin serving a 2-year term?

A) phonics B) woodworking C) recess D) Clash Day

A) Slacks are allowed for girls: December through March

B) New Headmaster Bob Hurlbut eliminates the dress code

B) 1959

C) Ninth graders sell tye-die sweatshirts

D) 1972

D) Streaking

9. Park’s address is 171 Goddard

C) red and black

6. Park’s Annual Fund began

Avenue. What does that number signify?

D) red and white

in 1960. That first year, the goal was:

A) The year 1971, when the School moved to its current location.

A) $5,000

B) The number of students enrolled at Park.

The School’s colors changed to green and white in 1910. The original colors were: A) yellow and green B) blue and red

3. Drawing teacher Louise Ames Norman designed the school’s “Simplicity & Sincerity” motto in the late 1930s. What kind of tree is represented in the center? A) charter oak B) Norway spruce C) red maple D) quaking aspen

B) $10,000 C) $13,000

7. Park’s endowment was established in 1979 with $100,000. Today, the endowment stands at A) $10 million B) $18 million

an integral part of the Park experience for students in the Upper Division. What is the most recent addition to our roster of 12 varsity teams in nine sports?

C) $27 million

C) 1968

C) The number of teachers working at Park.

D) $25,000

4. Participation in athletics is

A) 1957

D) The cost of a Park tuition when the School moved to its current location.

10. In the 1950s, all students began learning Latin in Grade VII. But only boys took science. What class did girls take instead? A) Sewing

D) $42 million

B) Cooking C) Typing D) French

A) football C) fencing D) badminton

(Although we have adopted the oak tree as our symbol; Ms. Norman’s seal portrays one of the red maples from the Kennard Road campus. When the School moved to Goddard Avenue in 1971, Headmaster Bob Hurlbut dubbed the large tree near the main athletic field, “the Charter Oak.”)

B) softball

Answers: 1:B, 2:C. 3: C. 4:B, 5:A, 6:C, 7:D, 8:C, 9:A, 10:D

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This fall, each of Park’s 558 students and 160 faculty and staff members lined up for an all-school photo. (Please see page 33). These members of the faculty were in the all-school photograph commemorating the School’s 100th anniversary in 1988 (although a couple were students in the earlier photo!) Standing: Raine Miller, Laurie Turner, David Perry, Margo Ayres Smith, Head of School Michael Robinson, Beth DonnellKilmer, Kathy Coen, Greg Grote, Joy Bartlett, Melody Bartlett ’95 Seated: Steve Kellogg, Hilary Fabre, Liga Aldins, Fern Cunningham Terry, Peggy Blumenreich, Alice Perera Lucey ’77, Helen Richards, Betsy Platt, Susan Mahoney Segar, Andrew Segar Seated on floor: Merrill Hawkins ’96, Bob Tisi, Marianne Miller Not pictured: Betsy Ball, Comfort Halsey Cope, Judy Hale, Kippy Dewey, Carole Carter, Sean Callahan

Since its early days, Park’s faculty have had notably long tenures at the School. This list includes every member of the faculty and staff with more than 25 years under their belts. Beatrice Whitney Van Ness 1922 –1949 Dorothy Bird 1923 –1949 James “Sir” Aldrich 1924 –1949 Ellie Judkins 1927 –1978 Dottie Ball 1942 – 2004 Betsy Perry Ball 1954 – Edith Allen Cowen ’37 1954 –1993 Bill Bourne 1961 –1995 Avery Larry 1961 –1994 Toby Rudginsky 1962 –1992 Susan Sprague 1962 –1999 Ruth Williams 1962 –1991 Jan Spaulding 1965 –1998 Raine Miller 1967 –1970, 1990 –2014* Leslie Arends Eckel 1969 – 2001 Peggy Blumenreich 1971 –2014* Nancy Faulkner 1972 – 2009 Margo Ayres Smith 1972 – Linda Knight 1973 – 2013 Lucy Robb 1973 – 2002 Tom Smith 1973 – 1983, 1993 – Sally Baker 1976 – 2004 Susan Mahoney Segar 1976 – Pat Zifcak 1976 – 2008 Liga Aldins 1977 – Comfort Halsey Cope 1977 – Phil Gambone 1977 – 2004

Judy Hale David Lawton Juliet Baker Ann Kopp Helen Richards Andrew Segar Emily Tucker Kippy Dewey Pam Handy Shepley Carole Carter Fern Cunningham Terry Steve Kellogg Bob Tisi Sean Callahan Alice Perera Lucey ’77 Kathy Coen Hilary Fabre Marianne Miller Joy Bartlett Greg Grote David Perry Betsy Platt Beth Donnell-Kilmer Janice Allen Alison Connolly Curt Miller Pam Swift

1977 – 1977 – 2013 1978 – 2007 1979 – 2006 1979 – 1979 – 1979 – 2007 1981 – 1981 – 2007 1983 – 1983 – 1983 – 1983 – 1984 – 1984 – 1986 – 1986 – 1986 – 1987 – 1987 – 1987 – 1987 – 1988 – 1989 – 1989 – 1989 – 1989 –

* Raine Miller and Peggy Blumenreich will retire in June 2014. Please see the upcoming Fall 2014 issue of the Park Bulletin for their profiles.

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n Sunday, April 27th, the West Gymnasium was transformed into a spectacular venue to celebrate and reflect on the School’s incredible 125 years. Faculty, parents, alumni and friends enjoyed catching up with familiar faces before the formal program began. With nine alumni and faculty readers, the program explored the roots of Park’s values and traditions, and considered how Park was influenced by world events throughout its history. Archival photos, quotes, and music brought Park’s amazing story alive to the audience. In the second portion of the program, Head of School Michael Robinson reflected on his time at Park so far, and his admiration for the School’s trademark passionate teaching and learning. In his remarks, Michael spoke about the future of education and curriculum innovation, and how the School’s long-range plan, Park21, is paving the way for the future, “at Park School, we are not going to be surprised by the future.”

Watch the evening’s program at http://goo.gl/VblWi8

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2 1. The West Gymnasium never looked so dramatic! 2. Guests signed the book that will be put into the 125th Time Capsule. 3. Taking in the hundreds of photos on display. 4. Charlie Cunningham, Raine Miller, Elizabeth Lamont, and Georgia Cunningham 5. Fern Cunningham-Terry, Alvin Terry, and Betty Hillmon 6. Alison Burr ’70, Ty Burr ’73, and Emily Burr ’66 7. Cynthia Harmon, Greg Cope ’71, and Daly Franco ’05 8. Amy Lloyd McCarthy ’86 and Lew Lloyd 9. Julie Deland, Melissa Deland ’95, Anderson Bell, Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96 10. Comfort Halsey Cope, Eliza Cope ’04, Julia Shepley ’04, Cece Bishop, Pam Handy Shepley

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To bring Park’s 125-year history to life, nine alumni and faculty members performed a readers theater-style script, written by Deb Bergeron, while historic images flashed on the large screen overhead. L–R: Greg Cope ‘71, Daly Franco’ 05, Jacob Aduama ‘07, Curt Miller, Hilary Fabre, Betty Hillmon, Margo Smith, Jerilyn Willig, and Bob Little. Below: PA President Katie McWeeny welcomed guests. Below right: Board Chair Suzie Tapson introduced Michael Robinson to the crowd.

Hilary Fabre (as Miss Caroline Pierce in 1888)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Liz Page, Mulian Chen, and Kathy Come Heidi and David Shaff ’87 Carole Lawton, Nancy Faulkner, Hilary Fabre, and Debbie Henry Corwin Fleming’49 (wearing his Park School “good posture pin”) and Maria Fleming Alvarez ’81 Liga Aldins, Carole Lawton, and Ruth Williams Fred Hoppin, Caroline Hoppin, and Michael Robinson David Ball ’85 with Betsy Perry Ball Richard Zhong and Jeannie Hahn Nadia Rahim, Jackie Fantuzzi, Graig Fantuzzi, Lars Albright ’90, and Martina Albright ’83

So there I was, 26 years old, opening the door to Miss Pierce’s School for Little Boys and Girls, facing 16 young minds, awaiting my lessons. It was frightening and exhilarating. But I knew what needed to be done. Without question, build a strong academic foundation, but we must reach beyond that. Art, music, drama, athletics, woodworking — all these things contribute to a child’s growth and understanding of the world. And they need to get outside of the classroom as well. We shall have Outing classes where they can play sports and engage in other activities. And they must learn together — boys and girls. How else can they grow up to be fine young men and women if they don’t learn how to relate to each other?

Jacob Aduama ’07 Miss Pierce was a lady of vigor and purpose, who expected as much of her students as she did of herself. And she was adamant about courtesy and manners. But she also believed in the importance of fun. And true to her vision, in addition to rigorous academics, there were plays and pageants, sports, and all kinds of games in the cemetery next door. Yes, you heard that correctly, the cemetery was their playground. But the children didn’t seem to mind. Betty Hillmon On March 17, 1922, Miss Park was in school as usual. On March 18th, she was in the hospital. The diagnosis: terminal cancer. She never returned to school. On April 19th, her 44th birthday, Mr. MacGowan, the science teacher, rigged up a loudspeaker attached to

For 125 years, nurturing the whole child, encouraging dignity and respect, and fostering the joy of lifelong learning has kept the Park spirit alive.

a telephone. The whole school gathered around it to sing to her one of her favorite songs — Ode to Joy from Beethoven’s ninth symphony. No one who was there ever forgot that moment. Miss Park died a month later. Jerilyn Willig (as Miss Eleanor Judkins, joining the faculty in 1927)

My first contract had in it that I could not wear lipstick, rouge or nail polish, and that I must, must have long hair. This was adamant. Well, I got together with all the other lady teachers, and we decided that this was simply not acceptable anymore. So we made a plan: if we all got our hair cut at the same time, they couldn’t fire all us, could they? So we left at 4:30 one night with long hair, and came back the next day with short hair. All nine of us. Oh,

there were hysterics over it all right, you can be sure of that. But they didn’t fire us. Victory was ours. Greg Cope ’71 1953 welcomed Miss Betsy Perry, known to us today as Mrs. Betsy Ball. From 1953 to 1966, she taught the 3-year old group in the Nursery program. After leaving to have her own children, she then returned as a parent volunteer, working endless hours in numerous capacities. Since 1985, she has been the familiar, welcoming face at our reception desk. Curt Miller The 60’s brought explosive growth and 3 different headmasters. John Breckenridge Dayton, or Breck Dayton as he was called, led the charge. He vowed to make the academic soundness of the school

his highest priority. French was reinstated for boys, and all students — girls and boys — were required to take science and something called “new math” — a direct result of the Space Age. Mr. Dayton also promoted the teaching of non-Western history, and encouraged teachers to visit other countries to expand their knowledge — a practice still supported today. Daly Franco ’05 In 1964, Harry Groblewski took over. He added ninth grade to Park’s program. The Student Council and the student-led charitable organization, Helping Hand — now called the Service Council — were also established. Both are still going strong today. Mr. Groblewski believed what Park needed was a long range strategic plan and he championed that

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effort. Recognizing that there was a lot of talent among the parents, he recommended the formation of a Development Committee to chart a course for the future. Park needed a new location and a whole new school. Bob Little Earlier that year, Bob Hurlbut took over as Headmaster and masterfully led Park through the crucial construction and transition phase. To say there were obstacles would be an understatement — beyond ongoing fund raising, there was runaway inflation, a banking crisis, New England weather and a labor strike. But despite it all, the new Park School opened its doors in September 1971. Margo Smith They [Miss Pierce and Miss Park] would be pleased

to see parents engaged in school activities, and a rainbow of family photos proudly displayed on the bulletin boards. And mostly they would be so proud of the many generations of Park students and parents who — despite the many challenges, the many ups and downs — kept the spirit alive … the spirit of nurturing the whole child, encouraging dignity and respect, and fostering the joy of lifelong learning.

Achieving Our Promise

Thank you for such a warm welcome to The Park School. I don’t really feel all that new anymore. . . .

.... I have had a wonderful nine months getting to know Park. There’s no doubt in my mind that learning about Park School is synonymous with getting to know the people: From reading to kids in classrooms to greeting families at the front door, leading Morning Meeting on Mondays, pitching at recess when I can, watching games on the sidelines, coaching hockey in the wee hours of the morning, continuing the student birthday tradition, meeting regularly with the ninth graders, and having a one-on-one meeting with nearly every member of the faculty and staff. . . . In getting to know who we are and what we do well, three things stand out: 1. Community. The bedrock of this institution — mutually respectful, appreciating similarities and differences. You work well, and hard, together. 2. The incredible combination of caring, inspiring teachers and engaged, caring students, creating a powerful mosaic of teaching and learning. 3. And, I’ve learned that the Park parent community is made up of the most diverse life experiences I’ve ever encountered. Park is an inclusive community, with value-laden deep engagement. It’s a place where students feel significantly know and valued. .... Park’s consistent path of excellence didn’t just happen. Its leaders have made visionary decisions — from Caroline Pierce and Julia Park to Bob Hurlbut and Jerry Katz. They have leaned into educational innovations of their day. And the Boards of Trustees have steered the course through changing times. I recognize I am standing on the

shoulders of giants. Bob and Jerry couldn’t be here tonight, but I want to recognize their efforts and leadership. I humbly take on the challenge to keep us here and to move us forward. .... Which leads me perfectly to Park21, Park’s strategic plan focused on innovation… It’s one of the things that attracted me to Park when I was considering the job. It showed me that Park School is not complacent, not resting on its laurels, but rather challenging itself, seeking out best practices outside of Park’s walls to find the best new thinking, the best educational methods, the best new tools and resources, to keep a great school at the forefront. Park21’s focus on science, technology, engineering, and math recog-

At Park School, we are not going to be surprised by the future. We will be delighted . . .

nizes the vast importance of these skills for our 21st century learners. Park21 recognizes that we are not fixed in time and practice — not complacent and satisfied. We are a learning institution, and the more we continue to learn and grow, that is how we stay in front of the game. To use a surfing metaphor (although I am not a surfer), as we engage in the changing landscape of teaching and learning, we don’t want to miss the wave — nor do we want to be so far out in front that we get pummeled into the sand! We want to find that sweet spot on the crest and ride the waves of innovation that are all around us in this 21st century. This doesn’t just happen.

We have to be proactive, and Park21 is giving us the resources, the tools, and the culture to be fully prepared, investing in our “intellectual capital,” to be a more nimble institution as we enter a dynamic landscape where teaching and learning is rapidly changing. .... And as we consider what the future has in store for us, allow me to share this big idea: at Park School, we are not going to be surprised by the future. We will be delighted, but not surprised. The main elements of Park21 provide the perfect launching pad for Park to embrace what NAIS (the National Association of Independent Schools) calls the “Big Shifts of 21st Century Education.” Park School’s faculty is a dynamic, talented, innovative group; this is a faculty with some serious firepower in the teaching ranks! Park has the resources — the people, the financial strength, the location, and the campus — to engage deeply with these big shifts. Here’s a glimpse at four of these “Big Shifts” that I see great schools like Park leaning into: 1. A shift from “Knowing to Doing” with more hands-on learning; 2. A shift toward curriculum that is increasingly interdisciplinary and project-based; 3. A cultural shift, expanding our collective capacity for risk-taking, trial and error, iterative thought and process; 4. And what might be a shift in many schools — but at Park is an everdeepened commitment to valuing the diversity of peoples and culture.

Students in Grades I –V play outside in the woods every day. Fort building is a key activity!

THE LOG STORY

eally, this is a fitting story for our 125th, a simple and sincere story, a story we could have told at the turn of the century — I mean the turn of the 20th century when the school we call Park was just a decade or so old. And it’s a story that we should be sure we can tell a hundred years from now… simple and sincere but richly metaphoric and emblematic of the best 21st century educations. Like most every good Head of School story, this story takes place outside the confines of my office. I was engaged in something heady and educational: playing basketball with some Lower Division students at recess on a sunny day. “Hey, Mr. Robinson!” a small voice calls to me. “Can you help us with something?” I take one last shot at the

hoop…“Sure, what do you need?” Walking into the woods, eight to ten students lined up along both sides of a log. A young voice leads a call and response: “Heave, ho! Heave, ho!” It was clear that I was being asked to help move the log. For what, I wasn’t quite sure… and it was entirely possible that moving the log was the point of this activity. It became clear that they were building a fort and this log was, in their imagination, going to be a mighty beam upon which they could probably build a second or third floor. And, positioning myself in the middle of the log — taking on most of the weight — I joined in the happy, purposeful, cooperative, work. “Heave, ho! Heave, ho!” we chanted. And then, a voice imbued with such deep

gladness rang out… ”Keep going guys, we’re going to be successful!” And the others replied, “We’re going to be successful!” I like to think that coming here to Park School as head of school was a response to that invitation from the student —“Hey Mr. Robinson, can you help us?” And, not knowing exactly what that would entail we always know just enough to say, “Yes!” You and I, and all the faces we saw in that great archival presentation earlier, and these young faces carrying the log, take our place in a proud tradition… to lift … lift the mission… lift it to build the promise of the future, with plenty of “Heave, ho!”, always as a child-centered community. Together, we are going to be successful. Thank you for asking me to help. ❂

Deep learning, deep engagement, deep meaning. That’s what our exciting future looks like… and having gazed into the future, it seems obvious that now is the time to tell you a story about this log. . . .

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Alumni Notes

After speaking at Morning Meeting in April, Renny Little ’48 poses in front of the portrait of Julia Park with his son, Park’s athletic director, Bob Little (right), and Head of School Michael Robinson (left).

1936

1949

Henry W. Goethals writes, “I

Kathryn Hillman Tingley tells us,

remain in contact with my Park School classmate and chum, Dr. Alvin S. Aldrich of Cheyenne, Wyoming. We are also two of the three remaining classmates of the class of 1940 at the Roxbury Latin School. Al and I also roomed together for two years at Harvard, where we are Class of 1944.”

“I really enjoyed the time I spent at The Park School before attending Beaver Country Day. I miss getting calls from Robert Bray, Class of 1953, and I remember Pauline Bray Nutting. Please keep in touch.” Amy Simonds Naimi shares,“We are so happy our youngest grandson, William DiGiovanni, is lucky enough to be a fifth grader at Park.” We were delighted to see Carol Weston Galloway at the Alumni February Fête. A few days later, she sent us this poem:

1938 Class Representative Putty McDowell

Day’s Eye by Carol Weston Galloway

1945 Class Representative Natalie Park Schutz

1948 Class Representative Needed! Vera Converse Gibbons still

remembers Miss Judkins teaching first grade. “I continue working as a real estate broker and property manager in Mattapoisett.” Renny Little enjoyed speaking about Park’s earlier days at a recent Morning Meeting. He and his son Bob (Park’s athletic director) noted three generations of Littles who have attended Park. Renny’s mother, Nina Fletcher Little graduated in 1917, followed by her son Jack ’44 and twins Sally and Renny ’48 and grandson Fred ’79. “Although Nina’s offspring didn’t graduate, we all have happy memories of our days in the Brown Building on Hedge Road.”

You are the bomb Of radiating fur Who walked Into my house. You weighed A little over two pounds On the letter scale. How did it happen That when I opened The refrigerator door You came walking out. My ear against The soft fur Of your purring throat I think I hear The oceans of the world. You swish your tail And all the Russian dolls Of different sizes Tip over on the shelf.

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It is holy When at 4 a.m. You sniff The winds of God Under the door.

1953 Class Representative Bob Bray

1956 Roger Gray wrote to tell us, “We

now live in Cotuit on Cape Cod. Our 50th wedding anniversary is fast approaching in June of 2014. Our son lives in Portland, Maine and our daughter and two grandchildren live is Frisco, Texas. I am active with golf, gardening, fishing, and fundraising for Curry College. I also am on the board of the Cotuit Library.”

1963 Class Representative Amy Lampert

1966 Class Representative Wigs Frank

1967 Class Representative Davis Rowley

1968 Class Representative Vicky Hall Kehlenbeck

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1973

Class Representative Needed!

Class Representative Rick Berenson

1970 Class Representative Needed!

1971 Class Representative Needed!

1972 Class Representative Needed! Phebe Ann Greenwood works

as a senior financial analyst for the Virginia Department of Transportation. My daughter, Hannah, is a junior at George Mason University in psychology.”

Rick Berenson brought us up to date in several arenas: “I am running Thermalin Diabetes, a company which is developing next generation forms of insulin for patients with Type I or Type II diabetes. We are about a year from our first human studies. My son, Daniel Berenson ’06, has just started an MD-PhD program at Stanford after graduating from Yale summa cum laude in biochemistry. My daughter, Alice Berenson ’09, is a sophomore at Harvard where she is a molecular and cellular biology concentrator

and active in both theater and in Model UN.” We also heard from Gil Kliman, who is a general partner at Interwest Partners, a VC firm in Silicon Valley. He focuses on ophthalmology, medical devices, and healthcare IT.

1975

1974

Class Representative Tenney Mead Cover

Class Representatives Rodger Cohen Margaret Smith Bell

1977

Alex Bok is the CEO of Boston

Baseball Field of Dreams, which is working to bring a minor league stadium and team to Malden, and has been active on the transition team for Boston’s new mayor Marty Walsh.

Class Representatives Colin McNay Bill Sullivan

1976

Class Representative Sam Solomon

1978 Class Representative Needed!

Josh David ’78 Alumni Achievement Award Presentation

he 2013 Alumni Achievement Award was presented to Josh David ’78 on Friday, November 15, 2013. Just as the Alumni Achievement Award text reads, Josh “exemplifies the Park School’s values and educational mission through distinctive achievement in his community.” As co-founder of the High Line in New York City, Josh helped to repurpose defunct, elevated railroad tracks into a beloved, urban green space. Josh has provided a green escape above the busy streets, and a chance to find beauty and nature in an urban setting, while also teaching thousands of people about the history of the rail yards, and the opportunity for industrial reuse. Josh spent the morning at Park visiting with students and faculty. During a special Morning Meeting presentation, Josh spoke about the process of founding the High Line: petitions and grassroots fundraising, gathering ideas from the public, as well as constructing a path and planting over 200 species of plants to enhance the elevated park. Josh took questions from the students, and shared his story of starting off as a magazine writer, which led him to discover the abandoned rail yards that became the High Line. Josh spoke with many students throughout the day, ranging from Kindergarteners through ninth graders. It was wonderful to have Josh back at Park and to share his work and passions with the Park community.

Top: Former art teacher Annie Aleskovsky Zeybekoglu surprised Josh David ’78 by attending his presentation in November. Bottom: Josh visited a Grade IV classroom to share more about his work on the High Line.

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1979 Class Representatives Lalla Carothers Sally Solomon

1984 Class Representative Anne Collins Goodyear

Nina Frusztajer left her pathology

Donald Barrick sent in this update:

job and is back doing medical nutrition and wellness consulting in collaboration with others in a wellness group. “My three kids (Catherine 12, Zeno 10, and Hugo 9) are all doing great and we’re all still playing music: guitar, piano, drums, and some vocals. Yes, I know, one of these days we should start a family band!”

“I was named chairman of the board of Life’s WORC, a Long Island based non-profit agency that provides residential services for 250 developmentally-challenged individuals and day services for 1,000. For information, see www.lifesworc. org.” Congratulations, Donald!

1980 Class Representative Susan Schorr Jessica Slosberg Benjamin shares her Park School recollections. “My memories span 11 years from nursery and kindergarten in the “old” Park School (with my beloved teacher Leslie Arends Eckel) and being one of the seven swans at our holiday production of the ‘12 Days of Christmas.’ Another memory is being the first grade in the “new” school (with Miss Judkins taking her daily walks in cardigans and pearls) and Miss Sprague. In fact, in addition to my many memories of four-square, Morning Meetings, the carpool line, gym shows and recess with friends, many of my memories revolve around the teachers: Miss Robb reading to us, Miss Williams, Miss Spaulding, Cheryl McKendry’s art class, Mr. Wheeler’s history class, Mrs. DuCharme’s French.”

1981 Class Representatives Matt Carothers Alex Mehlman

1982 Class Representative Allison Nash Mael

1983 Class Representatives Lisa Livens Freeman Elise Mott On July 1, Josh Wolman will become the Headmaster at Aspen Country Day School in Colorado. Josh has been the associate head of the school for admissions and financial aid at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. We wish Josh luck in his new position!

1985 Class Representative Rachel Levine Foley

1986 Class Representatives Mark Epker Jay Livens

1987 Class Representatives Mary Sarah Baker Fairweather Geoffrey Glick Mary Sarah Baker married Sam Fairweather on Block Island, Rhode Island on August 4, 2013 in a small family wedding. “My father officiated the ceremony, with the participation of my mother (Sally Baker) and sisters (Nancy Baker Cahill ’85 and Louise Baker Lee ’92). It was a beautiful and festive celebration!”

Top: Park alumni moms Amy Saltonstall ’87, Minnie Ames ’86, and Abi Ross Goodman ’91 staked out a front row floor seat for Yule Festival to watch their third graders perform. Bottom: One of Jennifer Glasser’s favorite highlights in her year of travel: skiing in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

Jennifer Glasser writes, “Having

the most amazing love affair with the world as I wander through it. Writing this from Paris, where I am supposed to have dinner with Ashley Maddox before heading to my final destination: Turkey. Of course there have been challenges along the way (how can there not be food poisoning, somewhere?!), but I feel so thoroughly supported — even by complete strangers — as I make my way through unfamiliar territory. Hoping to turn the familiar into something as exciting as the unfamiliar on my return. If anyone wants to see pictures, read snippets, or find out what happens when I get home, they can check out www. worthpackingin.com.

1988 Class Representative Liza Cohen Gates

Opposite page: 1. Merle Jacobs, Director of Admission; Greg Cope ’71; Steve Kellogg, Math Teacher; Jamie Folsom ’85 and Beth Boucher 2. Joshua DeVaughn is ready for the donut-eating contest! 3. Michael Robinson, Fern Cunningham Terry, art teacher, and Fern’s daughter, Shandalea Allen Abdul-Hadi ’90 4. Joan Amick Kelly ’83 and children Will Kelly ’19 and Katherine Kelly ‘15 5. Shapur Naimi and Amy Simonds Naimi ’49 dig into their lobsters 6. Katrina Newbury ’85 and Bea Sanders, Director of Development 7. Betty Hillmon, Music Department Head and Elizabeth Mitchell ’94 8. Kyle Foley ’00; Renny Little ’48; guest; Ari Turner; Louisa Carroll ’07, and Bob Little, Athletic Director 9. Greg Kadetsky ’96 and Alden Bell (daughter of Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96) 10. Lilian McCarthy ’14; Amy Lloyd McCarthy ’86; and Merle Jacobs, Director of Admission 11. Ready for all sports! 12. Bea Sanders, Director of Development is more than ready for the lobster bake! 13. Gabe Callejas ’23, son of Emily Potts Callejas ’89 14. Hula hooping on the field 15. Cameron Naimi ’84; Michael Robinson, Head of School; Shapur Naimi; Amy Simonds Naimi ’49 16. Eliza Drachman-Jones Quincy ’98; Betsy Glynn and David Glynn ‘91 17. Lauren Hendrick Sutton ’96 brought her new daugher 18. Pavel Frantsen ’13, Ben Thompson-Hall, Steve Kellogg, Miguel Principe ’13, Tyler Fizek ’13, Jamo Woods ’13 19. Fun on the lawn for all ages! 20. Lauren Hendrick Sutton ’96; Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96, Merrill Hawkins ’96, English/ Social Studies Teacher

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On a beautiful sunny day at the end of September, around 150 Park alumni and their families joined together at Park for the annual Alumni Clambake. Many alumni came to celebrate the end of summer and to meet new Head of School Michael Robinson. Michael not only participated in the

donut-eating contest, but also won in the potato sack races! Michael was joined by a life-size lobster and many future Park alumni. We hope you can join us next year for this fun, family event! 14

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Left: 1989 classmates Gretchen Maddox, Robbie Colby, and Nicole Kearse catching up at the Blue Bird Cafe in Chelsea, UK, on an unusually sunny day in February. Center: Class of 1992 friends and fellow Los Angeles residents Sandy Schmid and Brian McEvoy reconnected after realizing they both live in LA and like riding bikes. “We met up and went for a ride around Topanga Canyon.” Right: Greg Schwanbeck ’96 and Keba Foster were married at the New England Aquarium last July.

1989 Class Representatives Dahlia Aronson Ian Glick Rebecca Lewin Scott

1990 Class Representatives Zachary Cherry Alexander Rabinsky

1991 Class Representative Needed!

1992 Class Representative Needed!

1993 Class Representatives Jessica Ko Beck Jaime Quiros Alison Ross Louisa Grandin Sylvia has written

Louisa Grandin Sylvia ’93 has published a workbook for individuals diagnosed with bipolar II disorder.

a book with two colleagues titled The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook. The following is a description of her book, the first self-help workbook available

specifically for individuals diagnosed with bipolar II disorder:

progress, and ultimately live a happy and more productive life.

Most people have heard of bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that is marked by manic episodes and periods of intense depression. Bipolar II disorder differs from bipolar I in that sufferers may never experience a full manic episode, although they may experience periods of high energy and impulsiveness (hypomania), as well as depression and anxiety. If you have been diagnosed with bipolar II, or even if you think that you may have this disorder, you may be frightened by the highs and lows of your intense emotions. Fortunately, there are proven-effective treatments that can help you find a sense of calm and peace of mind.

1994

Written by an extremely accomplished team of bipolar experts, The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook is designed to help you manage the recurring depression, hypomania, and anxiety that can arise as a result of your condition. The convenient workbook format combines evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other mindfulness-based exercises to help you manage your emotions, track your

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Class Representatives Alan Bern Aba Taylor

1995 Class Representative Lilla Curran

1996 Class Representatives Kathrene Tiffany Bell Nick Brescia Merrill Hawkins Katayoun Shahroki Greg Schwanbeck writes, “Keba Foster and I married on last July at the New England Aquarium. I’m currently living in Norwood and teaching physics and astronomy at Westwood High School, where I also serve as an instructional technology coach.”

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February Fete M

ore than 100 alumni, friends, and current and former Park faculty gathered together at the Hampshire House on Thursday, February 6th for the fifth annual Alumni February Fete. Guests heard from Alumni Committee Co-Chairs Abbott Lawrence ’85 and Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89. Board Chair Suzie Tapson presented Lanny Thorndike ’81 with the Alumni Service Award for his work as a long-time trustee and leading the Head of School Search Committee. New Head of School Michael Robinson also addressed the crowd, and shared his excitement and enthusiasm about his first six months at Park. It was a fun, fabulous evening, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

1. Phoebe Gallagher Winder ’84, Adrienne DeVaughn ’92, and Tam DeVaughn ’90 2. Sarah Shoukimas Ryan ’97, Kyle Foley, guest, Sarah Robbat ’97, Nia Lutch ’97, Alison Connolly, Math Teacher 3. Judy Hale, Art Teacher, Bob Hurlbut, Headmaster Emeritus 4. Nina Frusztajer ’79, Lanny Thorndike ’81, Maria Fleming Alvarez ’81, Chip Pierce ’81 5. Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96 and Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89 6. 1978 classmates: Jen Cunningham, Patti Sonnabend Wagner, Haskell Crocker, Bunny Forbes Hickey, Connie Berman Moore 7. Merrill Hawkins ’96, English/Social Studies Teacher; Greg Schwanbeck, and Keba Foster 8. Andrew Segar, Lower Division Head, Alex Tejeda ’05, Daly Franco ’05, Sarah Tiedemann ’05, Samantha Frick ’05 9. Suzie Tapson, Chair of the Board of Trustees and Lanny Thorndike ’81, winner of the 2013 Alumni Service Award 10. Alumni and faculty catch up on Park School news at the Hampshire House. 11. Denise Donovan, BLANK, Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93, and Jeff Tulman ’90

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Chris Tierney ’02 Visit In January, all varsity athletes in Grades VI – IX enjoyed an informative Q&A session with professional soccer player Chris Tierney ’02 who attended Park through Grade VI. After Park, Chris then attended Nobles and began playing varsity soccer in the 8th grade and served as captain in his junior and senior years. Since graduating from the University of Virginia in 2009 he has played midfield and defense with the New England Revolution.

Chris Tierney ’02 spoke to Upper Division students in the Conference Room during lunch period. During recess, he went down to the West Gym and posed for photos with his young fans.

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Far left: Sarah Shoukimas ’97 married Michael Ryan in September 2013. Left: A lucky group of Park faculty enjoyed a very exciting field trip to Foxboro in August to see Park School alumnus Michael Cox (Class of 2004) return kicks for the New York Giants. Although it was only a pre-season game, it was quite something to see a former athlete of ours play in the NFL! Below: Eliza Cope ‘04 and Thomas Cope ’07 enjoy gyros in Athens, where Thomas is spending the semester abroad.

1997 Class Representatives Sarah Conway Suzy McManmon Sarah Robbat

1998 Class Representatives Lydia Hawkins Meg Lloyd Sarah Swettberg

1999 Class Representatives Colin Arnold Susanna Whitaker Waters Elizabeth Weyman After living in Cairo for more than a year and covering the political upheavals, David Kenner moved to Beirut. “I am now the Middle East Editor for Foreign Policy Magazine.”

2000 Class Representative Jessica Whitman

2001 Class Representative Ben Bullit Rebecca Spiro writes, “I have been teaching Spanish at the Hutchison School in Memphis since January

2013. Last summer, I instructed my first NOLS course in Wyoming and in the coming years I hope to continue teaching in a more experimental program with a stronger outdoor component. I continue to be grateful for Alan Rivera, Linda Knight, Peter Amershadian, Liga Aldins and Maria Alvarez for everything they taught me during my internship at Park.” Ben Bullitt is “about to finish up my second and final year at Harvard Business School. This past summer, I worked at Facebook in San Francisco, and I’m planning on moving out there to work in tech after school.”

2003 Class Representative Diana Rutherford

has plans to go beyond clothing by creating an interactive atmosphere where community action can blossom. The Tree House, with support from B.R.I.D.G.E.S. (a Boston based non-profit), will be an integral part of a number of community programs built to nurture youth creativity and community environmental awareness.”

2005 Class Representative Lily Bullit

2004 Class Representative Steven Fox Flight School Clothing owner Shami Bery has recently created a fashion startup called The Tree House. “Our goal is to present the street wear apparel industry with an environmentally conscious alternative. By pairing pro-environmental themes and designs with 100% organic and recycled materials, The Tree House intends on bringing environmentalism to the forefront of the urban fashion industry. The Tree House

Lily Bullit reports that she is going

to Nairobi for a year to work in the Kibera Slum for a US-based organization that seeks to improve basic services like water distribution to slum residents. Sarah Tiedemann graduated from Hobart & Willliam Smith Colleges in May 2013, and is now working in Cushing Academy’s development office.

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2006 Class Representative McCall Cruz For news about Daniel Berenson, see page 23.

2007 Class Representatives Thomas Cope Benjamin Schwartz

2008 Class Representatives Manizeh Afridi Marielle Rabins Anya Peck writes, “I am enjoying an active life at Colby College, concentrating in neurobiology and gender studies. Last summer, I was a research associate in molecular biology at the University of Helsinki. My work involved fascinating studies on dogs with overly sensitive hearing and compulsive reactions

Park alumni from the classes of 2009–2014 returned to Park for the Annual Alumni Bagel Breakfast before Yule Festival. Park’s recent graduates had the chance to reconnect with their

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

David Jones ’13 and David Perry Noa Sklar ’11 catches up with her former teachers Upper Division Head Alice Perera Lucey ’77 and Jaleel Williams ’12 Bob Little, Athletics Director, with Annie Goodridge ’10 Chlöe LeStage and Justine Hatton, both Class of 2013 Oladunni Oladipo and Sarah Power, both Class of 2014 JJ Batt ’14, Henry Burnes ’14, Eli Burnes ’14, and Chris Marcus ’13 Margo Smith and Dan Colombo ’14 Ellie Parker ’13, Fern Cunningham-Terry, and David Jones ’13 Jamie Little ’12 and Dean Laabs Emma Mehlman ’11 and Sylvie Florman ’11 with Steve Kellogg

former teachers, and led the 1

entire crowd in Park’s traditional Yule Fest finale, “Children Go Where I Send Thee!”

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(L – R) Emily Potts Callejas ’89, Greg Cope ’71, Laura Church Wilmerding ’84, Greg Kadetsky ’96, Alyssa Burrage Scott ’92, Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93, Abbott Lawrence ’85, Kathrene Bell ’96, Chip Pierce ’81, John Barkan ’85, Head of School Michael Robinson, Allison Morse ’89, Sara Leventhal Fleiss ’95, Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89, Lilla Curran ’95, Nia Lutch ’97, Rena LaRusso ’04, Melissa Daniels Madden ’85, Rebecca Leventhal ’97

Alumni Committee Meets with Michael Robinson

At a cross country meet this fall, Park alumni representing Milton Academy (Jamie Little ’12), Belmont Hill School (Chris Duckworth ’12), Winsor School (Fiona Duckworth ’14) and Roxbury Latin School (Danny Banks ’12) competed against each other!

n Wednesday, February 26th, the Alumni Committee welcomed special guest speaker and new Head of School Michael Robinson to their winter meeting. Michael spoke about current school events and metrics, and the Committee shared what the Park Alumni community is up to!

to sound stimuli, which served as a genetic model for panic disorders in humans. Next summer I hope to continue this project. Meanwhile, I am finding time to assist in bioresearch at Colby, and to continue playing violin and harp.” Trace Smith competed in the Men’s Giant Slalom at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi this winter! Trace skied for Estonia, where he holds dual citizenship.

2009 Class Representatives Mercedes Garcia-Orozco Cary Williams

Congratulations to Cam McCusker, a senior at St. Paul’s School, who was named an ISL All-Star for boys’ hockey. Updated College Information for the Class of 2010

In the Fall 2013 Bulletin we published a list of college choices for the Class of 2010. Knowing that we did not have information for everyone, we asked readers to help us fill out the missing pieces. Here’s what we learned: Seth McNay

Yale University Peter Woolverton

For news about Alice Berenson, see page 23.

2010 Class Representatives Annie Goodridge Gilad Seckler Michela Thomsen

Amherst College Annalin Carroll

University of San Diego (listed incorrectly as University of California San Diego) Barbara Singhakiat

Hamilton College

recognized in The Boston Globe as an ISL All-Star in alpine skiing. She “excelled in her first year of NEPSAC (alpine skiing) competition. Katz capped her season by winning the giant slalom and slalom at her first New England Tournament in Shawnee Peak, Maine.

2011

2013

Class Representatives Grace Donnell-Kilmer Eliza Thomas

Class Representatives Maddie Hurley Kat Mitchell

Two 2011 classmates were recognized in The Boston Globe for their athletic skills: Ryan Smith at Nobles, for boys’ squash as ISL AllStar, and Sarah Bell for girls’ squash as an EIL All-Star. “As a senior captain, Sarah Bell led Winsor squash to an undefeated regular season and an EIL championship. Bell was fifth at the New England Class A Individual Championships and helped Winsor to a 10th-place finish in the high school Nationals.” Congratulations!

Congratulations to Pasha Sonkin, a sophomore at Concord Academy, who was named an EIL All-Star for wrestling.

2012 Class Representatives Enya Meade Jaleel Williams

Past Faculty Mary J. Neish writes that she

remembers ’”happy student teacher days at Park pre-school. After many adventures teaching I retired to a vintage cabin in the Santa Cruz Mountains.” John T. Spicer reports, “Our own retirement home so far is still our old South Newfane farmhouse. Fortunately we are helped by family and friends who live nearby. The latch string is still out for any of our Park friends who wander by.”

Congratulations to Nicola Katz, a sophomore at Nobles, for being

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Above: Elizabeth Berylson ’01 and Robert Katz were married in August 2013. Right: Alex Hammer ’00 married Ben Ducas in Newport, Rhode Island. Park friends in attendance were (L-R): Catherine Hemp ’11, Mira Mehta ’99, Camilla Hammer ’03, Alexandra Hammer Ducas ’00, Sally Baker, Margaret Hemp ’13, Cotton Codinha ’00, Sophie Plimpton, Elizabeth Hemp ’13, Sam Plimpton ’98

Marriages

Arrivals

In Memoriam

1976

Barbara “B” Bowles Coolidge

Tiina Bougas Smith to

Lawrence Anthony Rand December 23, 2013

February 11, 2014 Park School Librarian 1973 –1981 Wife of Hamilton Coolidge ’38

1996

Robert J. Gustavson

Greg Schwanbeck to

January 27, 2014 Father of Robert J. Gustavson Jr. ’81

Keba Foster July 27, 2013

Judy Leet

1997

August 26, 2012 Mother of Kenneth Leet ’73 and Arabella (Annabelle) Leet ’80

Sarah Shoukimas to

Michael Ryan September 21, 2013 1999

Jane Eliza Hawkins, Jenny Shoukimas’s daughter, was born in December.

Hewitt “Cub” Morgan, Jr. ’45

Jessica Freeman-Slade to

Nicholas Carbone October 12, 2013 (in Larz Anderson Park!)

Daniel Simonds III

1994 Jenny Shoukimas and

2000 Alexandra Hammer to

Ben Ducas October 5, 2013

Alexis Hawkins Jane Eliza Hawkins December 4, 2013

2001

Sarah Swettberg and

Elizabeth Berylson to

Colby Swettberg Theo Collins Swettburg December 10, 2013

Robert Katz August 17, 2013

October 17, 2013 Father of Elizabeth Simonds Thompson ’80, Nina Simonds Trowbridge ’82 and Holly Simonds ’87 James Sise ’60

1998

January 26, 2014 Charles B. Swartwood

November 21, 2013 Father of Charles B. Swartwood III ’53 Anne Marie Whelan

February 22, 2014 Grandmother of Lindsay Whelan ’20, and Abigail Whelan ’22

Barbara “B” Bowles Coolidge

November 20, 2013

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Nancy Tobey Williams ’45

January 17, 2014 Elinor Condit Winslow ’19

March 13, 2014 Grandmother of Elisabeth Walcott ’81 and Diana Walcott ’85 Ernest “Tony” Winsor ’51

November 4, 2013 Ronny Zinner

March 18, 2014 Mother of Jen Segal Herman ’82 and Jonathan Segal ’86 Grandmother of Zachary Herman ’16, Ashley Herman ’14, and Alexandra Herman ’20

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2013–14

ALUMNI COMMITTEE 2013–14

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Officers Suzie Tapson Chair Martin Mannion Vice Chair Lanny Thorndike ’81 Vice Chair Lee Englert, Secretary John Connaughton Treasurer

Abbott Lawrence ’85 Co-Chair Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89 Co-Chair

Editor Kate LaPine

Design Irene Chu

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Fall 2012–2013 Annual Report of Giving

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You can purchase a 5 x 30 borderless print of this wonderful photo, commemorating Park’s 125th anniversary. $30 plus S/H.

Headmaster Emeritus Robert S. Hurlbut, Jr.

125th All-School Photo Available

• A gift was made in memory of Carlton M. Akins. It was originally listed as Carleton M. Atkins.

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• Kevin & Rachel Conn were incorrectly listed in the Charter Oak Association. We remain grateful for their 2012–2013 Annual Fund support.

2012 –2013: Josh David ’78 For his vision and stewardship of transforming the High Line into a beloved public park in New York City.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Park Alumni Award

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