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ALCHEMY
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a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination. The Alchemy of Autumn: When the majestic beauty of leaves is liberated by chemical reactions and the start of a new season.
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MISSION STATEMENT Severn School challenges its students to pursue excellence in character, conduct, and scholarship, to marshal the courage to lead, and to develop the lasting desire to serve and achieve. We believe this is best realized in a community where adults model these qualities and where each student is known and valued.
Douglas Lagarde, HEADMASTER Tom Carter III '85, BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR Nicole Anderson, EDITOR Erin Lewis, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Carrie MacVean Grimes '91, ALUMNI DIRECTOR Carolyn Campion, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jessica Popham McDermott '97, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Be T he re
MESSAGE FR OM HEADMASTER DOU G L AGA R D E
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I N J U N E 1972, M Y PA R EN T S L OA D ED M Y S I S T ER A N D M E I N TO A H O M EM A D E C A M P ER O N T H E BAC K O F A 1 9 6 5 G M C P I C K U P F O R A S EV EN -W EEK C A M P I N G T R I P A RO U N D T H E CO U N T RY. W E RO D E I N T H E C A M P ER M O S T O F T H E T I M E A N D T H E O N LY EN T ERTA I N M EN T WA S T H E A M R A D I O I N T H E C A B O F T H E P I C K U P.
That same summer, five suspects were arrested for carrying out
" G R A D UAT E S , AT T H I S
east coast, killing 128 and causing extensive damage. I can only
V ERY M O M EN T YO U S I T
happenings from radio broadcasts or newspapers they picked up
AT A N I N T ER S E C T I O N ;
the Watergate burglaries and Hurricane Agnes devastated the guess that my parents knew of these events and other significant
along the way, but not once did these events take root in our minds.
O N E F O O T S T I LL H ER E
had only one pressing deadline: get back to Delaware by mid-
AT S EV ER N , T H E O T H ER
practice. Nothing was urgent.
A B O U T TO S T EP O N TO A
Instead, the majestic beauty of this country was all-important. We
August so my dad would be ready for the first day of football
President Dwight Eisenhower is famously credited with the
quote, “What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is
CO LLE G E C A M P U S
seldom important.� But neither President Eisenhower, nor life in
S O M EW H ER E ; O N E
attack by a 24-hour news cycle. Or by emails and smartphones
H A N D R E AC H I N G F O R
between urgent and important. Technology treats all information
THE F U TURE AS THE
the 70s, was like today where our attention is incessantly under with apps battling for our attention and purposely blurring the line
as pressing and urgent and, as a result, we lose our sense of a long-
O T H ER H O LD S FA S T TO
today, I doubt his self-worth would be wrapped up in how many
T H E LE S S O N S O F T H E
term narrative and direction. If President Eisenhower were alive followers or likes he gets. We live in different times.
PA S T. "
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H EADM ASTER'S M ESSAGE
We are in the midst of what has been
in front of me. The class of 2019 appreciates
first revolution was steam, the second was
to realize it; simply, but importantly, take the
coined the fourth industrial revolution. The electrification and mass production, and the third was the digital revolution of the second half of the 20th century with the advent of
computerized technologies and the automation of physical labor. The fourth industrial revolution
will be marked most notably by the automation of cognitive labor. Anything mentally routine or
predictable, no matter how intense, can and will be achieved by some form of technology. (What
if the Future of Work Starts with High School?, McGowan, Forbes 4/3/19)
What separates the fourth from the third
revolution is that technology will merge more
senior leaders identified and then put into action
the adaptive challenge, “Be There.” As defined by the seniors, “Be There” means being there at
games, in the moment, to support others, for the time you have left; being there mentally, for your
family, for your friends, for your school; being
there in mind body and spirit, for what matters, and for yourself. And I saw this in their actions this year. The seniors took the time to be there for what was important in life; the urgent could wait.
“Be There” personifies optimism. An
optimism that doesn't ignore setbacks or
spheres with AI, autonomous vehicles, the
out. It is an ethic. An optimistic posture toward
internet of things, and machine learning which
is the ability of computers to learn from data
instead of from explicit programming. All of
this is happening at a pace never seen before. It took 75 years for 100M users to adopt the telephone, 2 years for Instagram to garner 100M
users and one month for Pokémon Go to reach 100M users. This all speaks volumes about
what constitutes a community today, and where
society is concerning what is urgent and what is important.
There are real human costs to this current
tech revolution and MIT professor Sherry
Turkel articulates them succinctly in her
book, “Alone Together.” She writes, “Digital
connections and the sociable robot may offer the illusion of companionship without the demands of friendship. Our network[ed] life allows us to hide from each other, even as we are tethered to each other.”
The world today is yearning for community,
real community, not the ephemeral online type.
And, frankly, the solution is easy. Not simple, but easy, and is right in front of us. Well, at least,
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time to be there for others. In August 2018, the
and more with human's lives, obscuring the lines between the physical, digital and biological
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the importance of community and knows how
possess a naïve trust that everything will work
the circumstances in which we find ourselves. Pessimists are likely to explain away their failures, see themselves as victims, and attribute
their troubles to circumstances beyond their
control. Optimists, like the class of 2019, have something to give to others; they are outward-
looking, willing to take risks, courageous and have a sense of their individual and collective long-term narratives and direction. Through personal, trusting, face-to-face interactions the
class of 2019 led the school throughout the year
inspiring irreplaceable value in making Severn a community and not merely a school.
To be clear, though, the world in which
these young people will work, live and raise their own families will be in constant flux. So to be
successful, they will need hard skills like having a grasp of data analysis and being acquainted
with technological literacies to understand and
be conversant in the highly technological world
around them. And, at the same time, have soft skills — the mental and intellectual qualities
that are uniquely human, namely the capacity
for creativity, mental flexibility and cultural
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agility — which will allow them to appreciate and comprehend
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context and, as a result, transcend the capabilities of technology. (Robot Proof, Joseph Aoun)
Also, given that the only constant in the future will be
change, the need to continually update and adapt all skills — to
" I T I S A N I N T ER S E C T I O N
Therefore, graduates, as you make your way in the world, take
O F EM ERG I N G
will allow you to meet successfully what is most urgent, and, thus,
TECHNOLOGIES,
continuously learn and retool — will be of significant importance. time to continually improve and update your hard skills; for this make a living. And take time to continually improve and update
BIG IDEAS, CHANGING
most important, and, thus, make a life.
S K I LL S E T S , A N D
was the four corners monument. The four corners monument
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your soft skills; for this will allow you to meet successfully what is
One of the many memorable stops on my family's 1972 trip
marks the intersection of four western states, and what my 10-year-old-self thought was really cool was the ability to be in
H ER E A N D A B ROA D. I T
four states at once by doing a pushup — a hand each in Utah
I S A N I N T ER S E C T I O N
Graduates, at this very moment you sit at an intersection; one
T H AT I S FA R M O R E
campus somewhere; one hand reaching for the future as the
CO M P LI C AT ED, FA R
and Colorado and a foot in New Mexico, the other in Arizona. foot still here at Severn, the other about to step onto a college other holds fast to the lessons of the past. It is an intersection
M O R E F LU I D, A N D
discord and distrust here and abroad. It is an intersection that is
FA R M O R E EXC I T I N G
a spot in the southwestern desert where four states meet. It is an
THAN A SPOT IN THE
of emerging technologies, big ideas, changing skill sets, and far more complicated, far more fluid, and far more exciting than
intersection that, also, presents enormous opportunity for you to have an impact, and I'm confident you will meet this and every
S O U T H W E S T ER N D E S ERT
intersection you face with the same optimism you've exhibited
W H ER E F O U R S TAT E S
pasts.
M EE T. "
here at Severn, assuring your futures will be bigger than your
Seniors, in the world you will meet many people who are
really smart and have great ideas. However, what will be in
short supply will be the resolve, the simple act of will, the human capacity to get stuff done both urgent and important. You have
exhibited here that you have a healthy balance between hard and
soft skills. Use that experience as a touchstone as you engage with the communities of which you will become a part. You've “Been
There” for us here at Severn and for that I'm grateful. As you go forth, “Be There” for other communities as well, for we do not
educate to maintain the world as it is but to expand the value and beauty in it. Always remember don't let the urgent crowd out the important so that you can make both a living and a life.
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SEVERN NEW S FROM CAMP U S
JOI N US AT T H E S E E V E N TS Lower School Open House January 17, 2020 Start your child's Severn story today.
APA Admiral Auction 'Nashville' March 6, 2020 Tickets available online at bidpal.net/admiralauction
Early School Mini Makers Series February 6, 2020 & April 9, 2020 Register online
Reunion Homecoming 2020 October 16-17, 2020 More information available this spring.
D OW N LOAD SEV E R N C O N N E C T A dynamic new networking tool and app, customized for the Severn alumni community, connecting all Severn alumni. Join today by downloading the Graduway Community app on your mobile device (select Severn School as your institution).
2019 Rolland M. Teel Distinguished Alumnus Jay Manickam '92 Jay Manickam '92 was presented with the 2019
Distinguished Alumni Award at the annual reception on November 7. The Rolland M. Teel Distinguished
Alumni Award was created by the Severn School Alumni Like Us on Social Media
Association to distinguish those Severn graduates who
make significant and meaningful contributions to society. It recognizes those alumni who have demonstrated
outstanding service to humanity, service to community,
professional achievement, and/or service to Severn School.
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S EV ER N N EWS FROM CAM PUS
TH OMAS L. CA RT ER, JR. '5 4 MIDDL E SCH OOL WIN G DEDICAT ED OCTOB ER 4 Given in memory of Thomas L. Carter, Jr. '54 who, in the face of significant
(Above photo L-R: Lucy '90, David, and Scarlet
now stands as the Middle School Wing. His dedication as board chair, along
Tom '85 and Jennifer Carter)
headwinds, was instrumental in designing and securing the funding for what
with other trustees in the early 1980s motivated the Severn community to raise
'31 Chinea, Emma '20, Ann, Aidan '20,
the necessary capital to build the addition. In time, this endeavor became the catalyst for subsequent building projects that comprise our beautiful campus as it stands today. As of 2019, the Carter family has been part of the Severn community for three generations. The gift was given in loving memory by
Tom's wife, Ann Carter, Tom '85 and Jennifer Carter, Lucy '90 and David Chinea, Sarah '16, Emma '20 and Aidan Carter '20, and Scarlet '31.
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These 40 alumni are recognized for giving back to their communities, and elevating Severn School's mission to “pursue
excellence in character, conduct, and
scholarship, to marshal the courage to lead,
and to develop the lasting desire to serve and achieve,” whether it be through their career or volunteer work.
The Admiral Alumni 40 Under 40 honorees were celebrated at an invitation-only
reception in Severn School’s Centennial Rotunda, as part of the kick off to the
school’s annual Reunion Homecoming festivities on Friday, October 4.
40
READ THE HONOREES BIOS ONLINE: bit.ly/admiral40under40
UNDER
YOUNG AL UMNI RE COG NIT ION P R O G R A M
Doug Mayer '00, Annapolis, MD
Political & communications consultant
Alexander McQuoid '98, Severna Park, MD, Economics professor/researcher
Zack Mills '98, Annapolis, MD, Executive chef/entrepreneur
Ariel Mitchell '09, Gibson Island, MD, Playwright
Joe Morris '08, Boston, MA, Olympic sailor
Maggie Morton Jackson '06, Tokyo, Japan, Public servant/political scientist
Jim Newell '03, Washington, DC Political journalist
Brady Nolan '01, Chevy Chase, MD
Fintech/corporate real estate executive Liam O'Meara '00, Annapolis, MD Environmentalist
Christina Parker Bridge '98, Philadelphia, PA Sam Bennett '03, New York, NY
Jane Friend '00, Annapolis, MD,
Neil Bourdelaise '98, Delray Beach, FL
Bess Langbein '97, Annapolis, MD
Fashion/costume designer
Home mortgage executive
Coley Chacos '04, Northampton, MA Broadcast video engineer
Tommy Cleaver '00, Washington, DC
Commercial real estate executive/philanthropist Michele “Shelly� Coxander '06, Rochester, NY Neuroscientist/human rights activist Court Creeden '97, Charlotte, NC Financial advisor/entrepreneur
Billy DeLancey '02, Washington, D.C. Non-profit lobbyist/Peace Corps leader Katie Dickerson '09,Palo Alto, CA Physician/community advocate
Lauren Faust Hanzel '00, Charleston, SC, LCdr US Navy/attorney
Ebony Flowers '99, Denver, CO Cartoonist/ethnographer
Public school administrator/volunteer Non-profit executive/volunteer
Amy Galebach Crone '97, Harwood, MD Agriculture innovator
Dan Grimm '01, Seattle, WA Fintech executive
Eric Hadhazy '00, Palo Alto, CA Medical researcher/EMT
Jennifer Hartman Songer '98, Annapolis, MD Federal civil servant/attorney
Mike Heslin '04, Washington, DC
Tech entrepreneur/environmentalist Adam Jones '02, New York, NY Civil servant/financier
Amit Khandelwal '98, New York, NY Economist/professor
Nichole Marks '00, Hoboken, NJ
Television journalist/producer
Pediatric audiologist
Roma Patel '05, Washington, DC Private equity executive
Marshall Perrin '96, Baltimore, MD Astrophysicist/inventor
Rachel Pritzlaff '09, New York, NY Dancer/educator
Katherine Riddle '09, Washington, DC Vocalist/musical theater actress
Julie Savage Parekh '04, Alexandria, VA Event planner/entrepreneur
Kerry Serini McHugh '05, Frederick, MD Non-profit executive/writer
Darren Smith '05, Shady Side, MD
Social worker/foster care administrator
Ashley Templeton '05, Washington, DC Art gallery executive
Evan Washburn '03, Baltimore, MD NFL on CBS sportscaster
Daniel Zambrano '02, Atlanta, GA International attorney/strategist
The honorees were curated during a 90-day publicized, online nomination process, by an advisory
committee comprised of Severn School school administrators and alumni, including Caroline Burns '09, Dan Ericson '98, Kate Myers '04, Scott MacMullan '00, Jessica Popham McDermott '97, and Alumni Director Carrie MacVean Grimes '91.
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Lower School students working with Ms. Shaener
Learning to Make Sense of Numbers When we talk about math we often talk about
Different," Mrs. Shaener posts two sets of
then directed them to look at the picture again.
the numbers and symbols, math is a way of
and asks the class to list everything that is the
make a better estimate after thinking about that
problems, equations and formulas. But behind thinking and exploring relationships. Factual
knowledge about numbers is important, but
far more valuable is the understanding of what numbers represent and how they relate to each other. This understanding, number sense, is the
foundation for more complex mathematical concepts. From kindergarten through fifth grade, Lower School Math Specialist Mrs. Stacy
Shaener teaches daily explorations of number
relationships that get the whole class cheering about math.
Number routines are intentional daily
exercises to reinforce and develop number
sense. Number sense includes understanding
quantities: more and less, larger and smaller, order, symbols as representations of concrete objects, and more. A student can memorize
that one plus one equals two. But without good number sense, they can't understand that adding
one more to that group makes three. Number routines are a very effective way to get students thinking and talking about these types of relationships.
In the number routine, "Same but
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numbers or number relationships on the board same or different. Rather than ask students to solve for a specific answer, she asks them to
consider anything they might know about these
numbers and how they relate to each other. Mrs. Shaener asks her students to justify their responses. They have to explain their thinking and through that process can often discern if
they've made a statement that doesn't make sense.
In this "Esti-Mysteries" number routine,
Mrs. Shaener shows the class an image and asks them to wonder what number it represents. As
The student was able to quickly self-correct and relationship.
These are just two examples of the many
number routines Mrs. Shaener uses with her students. You can feel the energy in the room
when they practice them — there is a buzz of excited chatter as students raise their hands
high into the air. With encouraging dialogue, Mrs. Shaener teaches her classes to celebrate successes, work through struggles together, and
see that process is the most important part of learning math.
We are committed to meeting the individual
students make their estimates, she reveals clues
needs of a diverse group of learners at Severn
smaller and smaller set of numbers, until the big
a committed team of adults supporting them.
that help them narrow the choices down to a
reveal at the end. After each clue, Mrs. Shaener
asks the class to talk in small groups about their thinking.
As students make estimates about the
number of objects in the photo, she asks them
to use what they already know about numbers. For example, a student suggested 100 for a small group of rings. Mrs. Shaener asked if they thought 100 was a big or small number and
and believe that children do best when they have Mrs. Shaener helps our Lower School students
make math a priority, while also making it fun. Through professional development workshops
and research, she keeps up-to-date on new and
better ways to engage our kids in authentic problem-solving activities and works closely with teachers to keep every student moving forward with confidence in math.
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6th Graders Step into the Forest of Wonders with Science Middle schoolers' lives are full of dynamic
experience the trial and error of scientific
would. Each group was allowed one variable
of themselves, relationships and the world
consider the possible implications of what they
the final product. Our 6th graders completed
experiences with an ever-shifting understanding around them. To achieve deep academic engagement and transfer of knowledge from
one discipline to another, they need equally
exciting and varied experiences to spark their interest and curiosity. To help our 6th graders develop a strong connection to the novel “Forest of Wonders” by award-winning author Linda
Sue Park, English teacher Ms. Steppe looked to our science teachers to construct an apothecary lab where literature and science meet.
The book's main character Raffa is a young
apothecary who learns to combine natural materials from the Forest of Wonders to heal
sick animals. It's a continuous process of trial
and error as he develops his skills. And as he discovers more about the animals he seeks to
help, he begins to question whether his actions
experimentation and use their imaginations to create.
Working with an outline created by Ms.
Farina-Henry over the summer, long-term
sixth grade science substitute teacher Mr. Key developed a lesson in which students
use the scientific method to create a poultice (moisturizing
lotion)
using
coconut
oil,
jojoba oil, beeswax, essential oils, and more, a
simulation of the ingredients Raffa collected for his concoctions. 6th graders began by studying
the qualities and general purposes of each
ingredient before recording their observations of smell, sight and touch.
Mr. Key gave the class a basic recipe to
follow using a balance to measure and a double boiler to melt the oils, much as an apothecary
ingredient to test how that would change
analyses of their potions and compiled the data to create a larger sample to assess the overall success of their creations.
The great thinkers of tomorrow will
approach the problems of our world from a multidisciplinary viewpoint, melding the
strengths of the arts and humanities with science
and technology. On a middle school-sized scale, interconnected study helps our students develop that type of mindset. They learn to transfer
concepts from one area to another, an essential skill that can be lost with more siloed models of education. Part of the fabric of our Middle
School curriculum, this is the kind of authentic, cross-curricular learning that sticks.
might endanger them. This captivating story
explores scientific ethical dilemmas within a framework of fantasy and mystery.
“Forest of Wonders” is rich with literary
conventions. The author packs each page with similes, metaphors, personification, dramatic
irony, foreshadowing, and more. Ms. Steppe
talks to her classes about how these conventions amplify the plot and bring the characters to
life. As they read and discuss the book, our 6th graders annotate the novel to identify where and how the author uses these conventions.
Ms. Steppe saw the book's natural connection to our 6th-grade science curriculum
where students learn the scientific method. Much the same as Raffa, our students could
Middle School students in Mr. Key's classroom
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Lights, Camera, Severn! A strong school community is one that
way and students chose films from that list
film, students were assigned different groups
encourages thoughtful interactions from
for a collaborative project. The goal of
featuring a given genre, character and prop.
knows and values every person — one that discussions in the classroom to strategy on
the field. In a strong school community, every event and program is intentionally planned to bring students closer together
while providing unique ways to develop and apply essential skills. In that spirit, the
Upper School Academic Council sponsored our first Severn Film Fest, a day for building
relationships across grade levels and social
groups while getting creative and having a lot of fun.
With themes inspired by literature
and innovation, Admiral Community Day
encourages students and teachers to engage with one another in a collaborative setting
that pushes our social and intellectual boundaries.
Severn Film Fest was our first Admiral
Community Day centered around film. Before the event, teachers selected films
that were meaningful to them in some
to review, discuss, and use as inspiration
the film fest was to create an interactive
experience around our love of films, prompt meaningful dialogue and build technical skills — without the pressure of grades and formal evaluation.
We began the day with viewing and
discussion sessions to get students thinking critically about the composition, overall
messaging and tone of their chosen films. The groups talked about how narrative fiction is commonly structured with three
acts — setup, confrontation, and resolution
— and how filmmakers portray that arc in different ways. Teachers encouraged the groups to think about all of this while
they watched, prompting with questions like: What are the three acts of the movie?
What transformations occurred, or what
message(s) did this film send? What tone is the movie trying to set?
After watching and analyzing each
to plan, shoot and edit a five-minute trailer Groups included two students from each grade
allowing upperclassmen to take on leadership roles while giving underclassmen a chance to bond with their older peers. Required project
goals included: Brainstorm the plot and story;
Determine the roles of team members (writers, actors, directors, editors, PR persons); Create a
shot list of scenes; Script the dialogue and action; Act out and shoot each scene; Edit the footage
using iMovie and upload to a shared drive for review; and Create an 11x17 promotional poster using digital or traditional design materials.
This project mimics the type of real-
life challenges adults face in the working world with focused goals, a clear (and short!)
deadline, limited materials and a team of people with different levels of expertise. Amidst all the fun, students had to organize and work
together, developing communication, project
management, and presentation skills. As Upper School Head Steven Soden remarked, “Practical applications and moments when students learn
without knowing they are learning are often the most effective.”
Admiral Community Day takes a different
shape each year as the Upper School Academic Council works to create programs that are
relevant and interesting for our students, promote empathy and understanding, and provide real-life scenarios for students to use and
develop the skills they learn in the classroom. The more opportunities our students have to work together, learn about one another, and engage in authentic experiences, the stronger our community becomes.
Upper School students work on their projects.
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Introducing Upper School Head Mr. Steve Soden A few words from our new Upper School Head:
"The best way to make people feel heard is to actually want to hear them. I initially pursued a career in education because I value relationships, and in all successful relationships, be they professional or personal, an authentic
interest in what the other person feels, thinks, or says is necessary. While students, parents, and faculty all require different approaches, of course,
the foundational aspect of relationship building remains the same: make clear not that not only do I want them to feel heard, I actually want to
hear them. When a student is truly known, feels valued, and is willing to
take the risks that will lead to deep understanding, educational excellence is within reach."
earning a BA in English and subsequently a MAEd from Michigan
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2020!
taught both English and ceramics, coached five different sports and held
100% of the class raised $1,000 in just
Mr. Soden grew up in and around independent schools, attending
Tabor Academy after which he matriculated to University of Minnesota State University in P-12 School and Postsecondary Leadership. He has administrative roles at a number of fine independent schools – Gilman
(MD), Berkshire School (MA), King School (CT), and Madison Country Day School (WI).
15 days towards the improvement of the Creeden Commons, breaking the record for amount raised in a senior class gift campaign. Leading the campaign was the 2020 Class Gift Committee and class of 2020 dean Minda Wesley, who organized all 102 students to give their gift in honor of a faculty or staff who made an impact on their time at Severn. Thank you, Class of 2020! Pictured above is the 2020 Class Gift
Committee. Back row: Jaden Queen, Brendan Murphy, Rehman Masood, Sam Brighton; Front row: Layne Bullock, Lindsay King, Victoria Stamato, Melissa Wong and Ms. Minda Wesley.
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THE A L C H EM I S T
A REFLECTION with CINEMATOGRAPHER and SEVERN SCHOOL ALUMNUS
C A LEB D E S C H A N EL '62
Severn School Distinguished Alumnus 2005
W I T H A Q U I C K W I T A N D A K N OW I N G S M I LE , C I N EM AT O G R A P H ER C A LEB D E S C H A N EL '6 2 N AV I G AT ES N I M B LY T H RO U G H A Q U ES T I O N A N D A N S W ER PA N EL F O LL OW I N G A S C R EEN I N G O F H I S 2 0 1 9 ACA D EM Y AWA R D - N O M I N AT ED F I L M “ N EV ER L O O K AWAY ” AT H O LLY WO O D ' S A M ER I CA N F I L M I N S T I T U T E ( A F I ) . I N T H E I N T I M AT E AU D I T O R I U M F U LL O F A D M I R I N G G R A D UAT E S T U D EN T S, D ES C H A N EL I S EV ERY B I T T H E C R E AT I V E I N S P I R AT I O N A N D D O Y EN O F C I N EM AT O G R A P H Y T H ES E YO U N G P E O P LE A S P I R E T O EM U L AT E I N T H EI R F O RT H CO M I N G CA R EER S. D EVO I D O F P R E T EN S E A N D D ELI G H T F U LLY B U O YA N T, D ES C H A N EL H A S A WA R M T H A N D H U M I LI T Y T H AT B ELI E T H E WO R LD O F E G O A N D A RT I F I C E F O R W H I C H H I S L O N GT I M E H O M E T OW N O F L O S A N G ELES I S R EN OW N ED. D ES P I T E OV ER F O RT Y Y E A R S I N T H E F I L M I N D U S T RY, D ES C H A N EL R EM A I N S CA P T I VAT ED B Y T H E C R E AT I V E WO R LD T H AT F I R S T CAU G H T H I S AT T EN T I O N A S A YO U N G W R I T ER , AC T O R , A N D P H O T O G R A P H ER AT S EV ER N S C H O O L . R ES P O N D I N G T O O N E A F I S T U D EN T ' S Q U ES T I O N A B O U T T H E A RT O F F I L M M A K I N G , D ES C H A N EL WO N D ER ED, “ W H O K N OW S W H AT A RT I S ? I T ' S S O RT O F M Y S T ER I O U S , A N D T H ER E ' S J U S T S O M E T H I N G R E A LLY WO N D ER F U L A B O U T T H AT. ”
Caleb Deschanel '62 in 1971
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Left photo credit: @zooeydeschanel Instagram from AFI Archives Right photo credit: Headshot by Douglas Kirkland
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Deschanel is deeply reflective when asked
about the mentors who helped pave the way for his success. While industry giants like
Gordon Willis, Haskell Wexler, and Francis
Ford Coppola top the list, Deschanel remembers Severn faculty like English teacher Richard
Flanigan and “Anchor” advisor Harry Geelhaar for “getting me truly interested in writing.” The atmosphere of Severn's campus is a tableau
from which he still draws artistic inspiration, nostalgically recalling days spent aboard
sailboats and in Teel classrooms replete with the Latakia pipe smoke of faculty. “I got inspired by everything…Severn had such a pretty campus,
it was a beautiful place. I found it amazing that
there was a real culture there, from the guys who played bridge at lunchtime to classmates like
Randy Albury '62 who wrote amazing stories in the school newspaper that were both insightful and hysterical.” As a day student, Deschanel
recalls early 1960s Severn as a lively community of learners, some of whom were the children
of diplomats and military top brass. Whether performing in the dramatics club's rendition
of Terence Rattigan's “The Browning Version,” or writing for what he describes as Severn's
iconoclastic student publications, Deschanel
credits his days on Water Street for “challenging me more...there were always really interesting people at Severn and I made some very good friends.”
The artistic glimmers of Deschanel's adolescence took on greater
luster as an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins University. Initially
poised to follow his maternal forebears with a career in medicine, experimentation with a family camera led to his fascination with
photography and a gig as editor of the university newspaper. Deschanel's
work on the paper drew him into student circles with upperclassmen like future film editor and Academy Award-winning sound designer Walter
Murch, who later encouraged Deschanel to join him at the University of Southern California's Film School. It was there that Deschanel became a member of the famed “Dirty Dozen,” a group of filmmaking students
at USC during the mid-late 1960s. In addition to Deschanel and Murch, the group consisted of budding directors, screenwriters, producers,
editors and cinematographers such as George Lucas, Howard Kazanjian, Robert Dalva, Randall Kleiser, and John Milius. Their ground-breaking techniques and creative collaborations distinguished this collective,
and led them to achieve great success in the Hollywood film industry. Deschanel grins sheepishly when recalling Murch's invitation to go
west back in '66, “My artistic friends from Hopkins were at USC. They encouraged me to come out and join them in film school — I didn't even know if that was a profession!”
Cinematography gradually emerged as Deschanel's sweet spot
in the realm of film during his time at USC. The art and process of
movie photography, cinematography involves making decisions about the lighting, camera movement, composition, and lenses involved in
shooting a scene in a film. Also known as a director of photography,
the cinematographer is responsible for making the artistic and technical Deschanel on set of The Lion King, credit: codex.online
decisions related to the final image on screen.
Deschanel describes this process of the work as “telling a story,
but really trying to get across the emotions of the scene — you as a
filmmaker need to find the visual equivalent of what's going on in the
character's head.” The ephemeral nature of film makes this a challenge.
“The alchemy of filmmaking is in figuring out the visual images, lighting composition and camera movement to encompass the emotions of the
story. That's the trick. It's hard for some to see past the technical aspects of filmmaking to get to the artistry. Each scene has its own quality that helps evoke the right emotion.”
Following his graduation from USC, Deschanel went on to attend
AFI, where he graduated in 1970 as part of the inaugural class. His
travels as a cinematographer have since taken him and his family around the world, including to the African savannah, the jungles of Malaysia,
“ T H E A L C H EM Y O F F I L M M A K I N G I S I N F I G U R I N G O U T T H E V I S UA L I M AG ES, LI G H T I N G CO M P O S I T I O N A N D CA M ER A M OV EM EN T T O EN CO M PA S S T H E EM O T I O N S O F T H E S T O RY. T H AT ' S T H E T R I C K . I T ' S H A R D F O R S O M E T O S EE PA S T T H E T E C H N I CA L A S P E C T S O F F I L M M A K I N G T O G E T T O T H E A RT I S T RY. E AC H S C EN E H A S I T S OW N Q UA LI T Y T H AT H ELP S EVO K E T H E R I G H T EM O T I O N . ”
and the Arctic tundra of Alaska. He first gained major critical acclaim
design tools to navigate and film the world that viewers see on screen.
Academy Awards, and went on to win the National Society of Film
3D world. Every day that we entered this virtual world, we'd come out at
for his work on “The Black Stallion” in 1979, was nominated for two
Critics Award for Best Cinematography. Produced by his friend Francis Ford Coppola, “Stallion” still holds a special place in Deschanel's heart for its “sense of discovery. It's so alive and wonderful; charming and
enchanting.” Later hits like “The Natural,” “The Right Stuff,” “Fly Away
Home,” and “The Passion of the Christ” established Deschanel as one of the premier cinematographers of his generation. His guiding principle
throughout these professional successes is that “All greatness comes from creativity and hard work…everything you do. I don't care how brilliant you are, if you don't work hard, you won't live up to your potential.”
This mixed ethic of creativity and hard work is balanced by Deschanel's love of family. His equally creative family motivates and inspires him. Longtime wife Mary Jo has appeared on television, in major motion
pictures, and recently wrote and performed her own one-woman show “Dth n Vnc” in southern California. Daughters Zooey and Emily are
famous in their own right for starring turns on shows like “New Girl”
and “Bones,” as well as in hit films like “Elf ” and “500 Days of Summer.”
Deschanel's most recent endeavor is in the realm of computer-
generated imagery, partnering with Director Jon Favreau on Disney's 2019 remake of “The Lion King.” This project represents the utmost
in creative alchemy. Using both animated and live-action techniques,
Deschanel describes the process as “transforming various technologies
like puppetry, computer graphics, and live action to make a final film.”
To start, Deschanel, Favreau, and their crew spent time filming animals, sunsets, sunrises, and landscapes in Africa — so that in creating the
actual movie they would have an authentic understanding of the setting and physical characters. All of these captured images were then built in
a computer by the production designer. When Deschanel put on goggles
to step into this virtual world, he used lasers, controllers, and camera-like
“The world in 'The Lion King' only exists in the computer, in a virtual
the end of the day and find ourselves on an ordinary stage. Imagine that you go on location in Africa, and you have animals who are trained to
do what you want them to do…except it's all in virtual reality. We'd pick out the skies, and where the sun would be...it was an amazing process.” Most movies take twelve weeks to film — “The Lion King” took 64
weeks. Deschanel's ability to shrewdly adapt to the quickly evolving tech landscape has been key to his success. The growth of the industry itself has also been exponential since his days at USC. “When I started out,
there were only three film schools — USC, UCLA, and NYU — now there are hundreds.”
Deschanel attributes his versatility to a well-honed sense of
curiosity about people, art, and the world we inhabit. If he's not shuttling his grandkids around LA between projects, you might find him gazing at paintings in a local museum, tinkering with his personal camera, or people-watching at a local café. The art of observation is essential to
his craft when he returns to the set of a film. “As a cinematographer,
you have to always pay attention to the light—and be constantly aware and observing…look at people and try to figure out the dynamics
between them. It's really important to be able to create an environment on set where actors are free to be the performers they are.” The delicate and complex alchemy of vividly bringing stories to life on the big
screen continues to motivate Deschanel as he begins his fifth decade
in the business. Crediting his education and a lifetime spent learning,
Deschanel believes today's Severn students must “get an education that teaches you how to think, how to figure things out, and to how to ask
why people are motivated to do the things they do... find what you love — that's the most important thing...in the words of Joseph Campbell, follow your bliss.”
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c h n o l o g y, according to Mr. John Bodley, Upper School history teacher, has had the most transformative effect on education
“ W E C A N B RI N G ST U D E N T S A N D FA C U LT Y F RO M A L L O V E R T H E WO RL D T O G ET H E R
at Severn. “When I got here in 1976, we had chalkboards. I
I N O N E RO O M , A N D I T F E E L S L I K E A N
board for my students. I don't have to waste my time doing
W I T H A F O C U S O N C O N T E N T, N OT
came in early every day and stayed late to put notes on the
that anymore; technology has freed me and my students from doing tedious tasks and allows us to spend more time delving
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L C L A S S RO O M T E C H N O LO G Y. ”
deeper into the curriculum.” For instance, John used to spend
inordinate amounts of time clipping newspaper articles for his students, xeroxing them, and distributing them in class. Now, unlimited access to up-to-date articles is a click away in his classroom. Students can conduct research online and spend
class time on debates and discussions, or listening to real-time speeches from economists at the Federal Reserve.
Over the years, we've done away with overhead projectors
and transparencies, filmstrips and TV carts, and even notebooks
bursting with paper notes and assignments. Many classes are now paperless. This is possible through mySevern, our online learning
management system through which students, parents, and faculty can access and share syllabi, class notes, homework, electronic
textbooks, relevant curriculum links, and grades. Students can
even submit assignments and participate in class discussion boards through mySevern. Ms. Julia Maxey, Upper School technology
coordinator, explains, “The teacher is no longer the repository of all
information. Students can access all of the content online. Now, the teacher is the guide, the interpreter and facilitator, helping students understand and connect to the content.”
Technology has also enabled Severn to expand student
learning beyond our physical classroom walls. In 2016, our Upper School joined the Malone Schools Online Network (MSON), a
consortium of schools where students can take classes via videoconferencing with expert educators across the country. “The
Malone School Online Network technology is so seamless now,”
explains Headmaster Doug Lagarde. “We can bring students and faculty from all over the world together in one room, and it feels
like an independent school classroom with a focus on content, not technology.”
In addition to MSON, we are launching our first online course
in the spring of 2020 exclusively for students on Teel Campus. It is a one-semester elective on the Harlem Renaissance, team-taught
by Severn history, literature, art, and music teachers. Our teachers will pre-load all of their content online — lectures, screencasts, articles, discussions, etc. — and students can access the course
anywhere, at any time. “We know for a fact that education beyond
the secondary level is including more and more online courses. So,
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o l l ab o r at io n and relevance are additional key
catalysts of change according to Ms. Kelly Wilson, the new director of studies and former director of
innovative and entrepreneurial programs. “The ability
to collaborate is one of the most marketable skills in our current society, and
here at Severn we work hard to give our students the chance to develop these skills with relevant audiences.”
In the Middle School class, Design Thinking and Innovative Challenges,
6th graders design and build educational toys for kindergarten and
prekindergarten students. They begin by interviewing the younger students and their teachers to find out what kinds of toys would be of value. They
brainstorm ideas in small groups and plan out their designs. Next, they create their toys using the 3D printing and laser systems in the Graw Innovation Lab. Finally, they present the finished products to our Lower School
students. According to Ms. Wilson, “The quality of work skyrockets when students know that their toys will be used by real kids!”
In the Upper School class, Digital Media, students collaborate with
their peers from Business Ventures. The business students work in small
groups to develop a business model and product. They share their business plan with the digital art students, who, after extensive interviews, design
a logo. This real-world application of curriculum combined with student
collaboration produces high-quality results. Kelly explained, “In most cases
today, employees don't do their jobs alone. Giving our students a skill set to collaborate is critical to their future success.”
According to Headmaster Lagarde, “It is the collaboration across
disciplines, fields, ages, and interests that gives Severn students breadth,
which ultimately allows them to tackle intricate problems with a range of experience behind them.” He foresees a future where this skill is crucial.
“In this accelerated world, where the issues are increasingly complex and
challenging, our kids need to be prepared to think creatively, innovate, and collaborate to solve problems.”
“ I N T H I S A C C E L E R AT E D WO RL D, W H E RE T H E I S S U ES A RE I N C RE A S I N G LY C O M P L E X A N D C H A L L E N G I N G , OU R K I D S N E E D T O B E P RE PA RE D T O T H I N K C RE AT I V E LY, I N N O VAT E , A N D C O L L A B O R AT E T O S O LV E P RO B L E M S . ”
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ro f e ssi o n a l d e ve l o p m e n t is the third element
reconstruct a more culturally relevant curriculum.
2008, many private schools made the error of cutting
ultimately developed the Junior and Senior
that has transformed the Severn education. “Post
funds for professional development. Alternatively, our
board and head have always understood that a school is its faculty and
that professional development is critically important,” explained Ms. Lise Charlier, former director of studies and strategic initiatives.
Severn currently budgets approximately $200,000 on professional
development each year. With this budget, the school provides in-school
learning opportunities as well as funds for conferences, workshops, tuition reimbursement, and Severn Summer Institute classes taught by and for our teachers on campus.
In all aspects of professional development, teachers model the
qualities they wish to see in their students and engage in a community of learners. They are afforded the time to dive deep into their subject areas,
hone their expertise and refuel their passions. “This time is so important,” adds Ms. Charlier. “When teachers have a passion for and mastery of
their subject, students will listen to them forever!” Whether taking courses on Harkness discussions, inclusion, mindfulness, or even how to help
students manage their workloads, our teachers have the chance to reflect, evaluate, modify, and grow.
“What makes the difference,” explains Ms. Charlier, “is that we have
the opportunity to self-critique. We practice, we question, we revisit, and then we do it again.” Several years ago, the English department
inventoried themselves to assess if students felt reflected in the novels they were reading. Faculty recognized some gaps and endeavored to
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They took teacher feedback into account and
Seminar program, “one that we are still revisiting and improving each year,” adds Ms. Charlier.
Middle School Head Mr. Dan Keller has
a similar story about the curriculum for his
division. “From 2014-2016, our faculty took a
hard look at the question, 'What is the essence of middle school teaching and learning?' We spent a lot of time looking at ways to make learning
more process-oriented, more engaging, and more interdisciplinary.” The key to their successful outcome was giving teachers professional
development time to reflect, collaborate, ask
essential questions, and lead with their passions. Lise and Dan both agree that of the three
divisions, the Middle School has experienced the most transformation in recent years.
“We always start with the students — we
ask, 'What is best for them?' I think any educator would tell you that our goal is to make sure
that when our students leave us, they are well-
prepared to step into the next endeavor, whatever it is," asserts Ms. Maxey.
" T H I S D O ES N OT H A P P E N B Y A C C I D E N T. I T H A P P E N S B Y D ES I G N ; B Y N OT S I M P LY K N O W I N G T H E L A N G UA G E O F T H E M I S S I O N BU T, M O RE I M P O RTA N T LY, B Y ST E P P I N G U P T O T H E L A N G UA G E ... W E , E DU C AT O R S , A RE M O RE I M P O RTA N T T H A N EV E R B E F O RE . BU T, O N LY I F W E A RE A S A G I L E A N D A DA P TA B L E T O DA Y A S OU R C H A RG ES W I L L N E E D T O B E I N T H E F U T U RE . "
With our commitment to technology, collaboration and
relevance, and professional development, the Severn education has evolved, and will continue to evolve, to best prepare our
students for the complex and challenging world beyond our doors.
Is this transformation magical, as the term alchemy might
Headmaster Lagarde shared with our community, “This
suggest? Perhaps in a sense. But intentional? Absolutely.
does not happen by accident. It happens by design; by not simply knowing the language of the mission but, more importantly, by
stepping up to the language. It happens by having a faculty who understand the breadth and range of an independent school teacher and who hold their students and themselves to high
standards. It happens by understanding that we, educators, are
more important than ever before. But, only if we are as agile and adaptable today as our charges will need to be in the future.�
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Severn's Centennial Rotunda, at the entryway of Teel
Academic Center, boasts two-story interior walls which are inscribed with the name of every Severn graduate.
Rotunda Roundup is our new format for Class Notes, where we celebrate the stories of our alumni.
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HEY, YOU! YES, YOU. We miss our alumni and want to
hear all about your life after Severn. Recent trips, internships, research projects, stories with classmates, new job or address, babies,
weddings, and graduations —
we want to know! Drop us a note at c.grimes@severnschool.com.
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It was great to see George Boaz
'47 and Buzz Hall '47 at Reunion
Homecoming this fall. George and his wife Ulla made the trip from
sunny Laguna Woods, Calif. Buzz and George have been friends for
over seventy years. (Buzz Hall '47, Rocco Cipriano '12, Alison Hall, George '47 and Ulla Boaz)
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George “Uppie” Miller '51 shared some updates, memories, and words of wisdom with us after a
visit with Severn's Holly Carroll at his home in Port Charlotte, Fla. A few of words of wisdom from Uppie: "Think outside of the box; The brain is like taffy: the more you stretch it, the more flexible it becomes; Once a goal is achieved, establish a new one. Your life will be richer and more rewarding for it." (Pictured left)
We were fortunate to have Distinguished Alumnus Robin Pirie '51 back on campus twice recently: once for a visit with his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren and again in October for Reunion Homecoming. It was great to catch up with him about Severn memories and his
family. He and his wife Joan are expecting a full house for Christmas this year at their home in Chevy Chase. (Pictured left)
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Alex Morris '52 wrote in to share that his brother, Marvin '51, recently sent him his '52 Navigator yearbook. "I wondered what had happened to it after all these years!" Alex and his wife Carol recently cruised Alaska's inland passage. 1 9 5 3
Carrie MacVean Grimes '91 had a great luncheon with John Fisher '53 and his wife Cathy at their family property “The Fishbowl” in Palo Alto during Severn
Alumni's trip west. He and Class of '52s Bill Leggett also reconnected recently by phone, to catch up and reminisce about their Severn days. 1 9 5 5
Coco Junghans '55 and Alumni Director Carrie MacVean Grimes '91 caught
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up over breakfast at Café Borrone in Menlo Park on the alumni team's trip to
Northern California. She loved hearing about his days at Severn, and his extraor-
dinary art career. Coco will be contributing some artwork to our next Alumni Art Gallery. 1 9 5 6
George Benjamin '56 is living on the Little Wicomico in the Norther neck of Virginia. He spends the winter time in the Florida Keys and Virginia Beach. 1 9 5 9
Several members of the Class of 1959 gathered together at Reunion Homecoming to reminisce and celebrate their gift to the Zimmerman library of a beautiful teak bench, as well as the establishment of the G. Parker Lindsay Memorial Fund in
honor of their beloved teacher, coach and mentor. Class members Monty Baker
'59, John Leimkuhler '59, and Don Trumpy '59 were instrumental in organizing
the class gift. They partnered with fellow Admirals Bruce Burns '61 and George Leydic '61 to spread the word about the G. Parker Lindsay Memorial Fund.
(Pictured below L-R; Back row: John Nelson '59, Bob Pearson '59, John McCoy '59, Jim Mylander '59, Lehr Jackson '59; Front row left to right: John Norris '59, Gray Riddick '59, Don Trumpy '59, Monty Baker '59)
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Bob Bruce '61 returned to Texas to avoid the hurricane on Hilton Head
Dick Bennett '65, Steve Claggett '65, and Ralph Stoll '65 enjoyed
Island. He has a new grandson Steve, age 2 — that makes five grandsons and one granddaughter! | Andy Mutch '61 is retired and happily living with his wife Alice and cat Lily on an island off of the mid-coast of Maine.
a mini-Class of '65 reunion over lunch in Severna Park this fall. A great time catching up was had by all! | Dr. Myles Saunders '65
was in Washington, DC as part of “Police Week” in mid-May. After
graduation, Myles attended Medical School and became a successful Neurosurgeon in the Los Angeles area, retiring from active practice
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Col. Ron Dabbieri, USA(Ret) '64 was recently featured, along with his
brothers, including alumnus Jon Dabbieri '69, father, and son, in a feature article in Military Officer magazine. The piece celebrated the Dabbieri family's multigenerational military service. Dabbieri was drafted into
the army in 1967, attended Engineer Officer Candidate School, served in Vietnam as a second lieutenant, and returned home a captain with
a combat infantry bridge. Now retired, Dabbieri encourages officers to
“take advantage of everything the military has to offer.” Dabbieri's greatnephews Flynn '31 and Nathaniel '30, are current students at the Lower School. | We were delighted to recently welcome Leo Murray and his
wife Ursula to campus all the way from Dublin, Ireland! Leo and Ursula enjoyed a visit at Alumni House, a tour of campus, and found his name on the Rotunda Wall!
about 10 years ago. After that, he became a very successful entrepreneur, pioneering field of telemedicine in some of the more remote parts of the globe, focusing on various Middle East countries like
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Oman. That lasted about a decade, but he
wasn't finished! In 'retirement' Myles now plays the flute and saxophone with the LAPD Concert Band. Myles lives in Beverly Hills
with his wife, Greer. | Steve Clagett '65, who was seriously injured in a devastating car accident in 2013, is recovered and back playing golf
and enjoying the life of a retired judge in Southern Maryland. | Bruce Spinney '65 recently returned from the Seminole Lake Gliderport in
Clermont, Fla. where he successfully completed his FAA commercial 'check ride' for Gliders. The intense, 40 flight curriculum included all manner of challenging maneuvers and emergency procedures unique to unpowered flight. Bruce has been an accomplished private pilot for years and this is yet another challenging and difficult to attain
achievement. Congrats, Bruce! | Sandy Clark '65 is semi-retired and
spending more time in Florida near family. He traveled to the Middle East for work and to Spain for pleasure. He is still writing for profes-
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Many Admiral alumni and fellow '68 classmates gathered on a beautiful October afternoon to celebrate the life of Pete
Eldredge '68, sharing memories at the Winchester on the Severn beach in Annapolis. His brother Bob '77 stopped by campus in
October to visit Alumni House, and share some memories about
Severn and his brothers Pete and Nick '67. Classmates fondly re-
membered Pete, sharing these memories: Bob Dodge remembered in a game in which Pete had run for a couple of touchdowns and quarterback Chooch Turner called a play in the other direction.
"We'll run this one so Chris Crawford can get the ball on the next play and run up some significant yards. On that play, Pete got the ball and ... ran it for another touchdown. Sorry,Chris!" Although
Tom Tubman says he didn't play lacrosse after ninth grade, living in Round Bay at the time, he saw Pete as the only guy not gassed
after running up Askewton Hill. Shannon McDowell remembers Pete as “a class act, with a smile that showed even behind a lax or football face mask." (Pictured right)
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From Ann Hewitt: "The gentleman sitting on the grass with a dark v-neck sweater is
the beloved French teacher Monsieur Jack Hepburn. He taught my daughters and
could be seen at most Severn athletic events, cheering on his students. My daughters
Cathy Hewitt Carper '81 and Amy Hewitt '87 are seated on the grass on page 24. My daughter Beth Hewitt Weiss is seated on
the grass on page 25, wearing a ball cap. I
believe that is Russ Burroughs coaching on
the far right of page 25. Also, that might be
Karen Kime '81, seated on the grass directly
behind my daughter Amy on page 24. Could that be Coach (and math teacher) Pete
Dewald '68 on the far left on page 24, in the back, with his arms across his chest?"
From Deborah Hurst: "The person at bat
INFINITE POTENTIAL. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES.
appears to be my husband, Harry W Hurst III '69, and father of Jason Hurst '92 and Rebecca Hurst Kemp '95. Not sure just
what year this would be, but likely sometime before 1980. Love these old memories!"
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ODE TO SEVERN
50 YEARS
by Phil Briscoe '69
Celebrates
Severn was the good old days Those days of jackets and ties Of An Honor Code & possible stricter ways A time of innocence and beyond our wisdom wise Packard "Dead Fleet" trips were long with beyond the classroom lessons learned Days of Athletic feats past gone While preparation for the future earned The Forms and the "Shacks" A, B and D days The old Main Building and the Dining Hall The Anchor and the Navigator were our Severn ways There were the Clubs we joined and then the final Commencement call O Alma Mater Severn, My Tide has Slipped to the Sea Old Ivy Walled Memories thanks to thee
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50 YEARS IN 50 WORDS WALTER BADER:
It is great having six grandkids; army basic and
advanced training; Six years Maryland Army National Guard; Bachelor of Science University of Baltimore. Montgomery County Maryland
police office for 35 years. Police Union president; currently Board Chairman, Deferred Compensation Plan; actively representing police officers
part-time. | PHIL BRISCOE: Graduated University of Georgia 1973; Bachelor of Arts Communications; Surface Warfare Office, US Navy; Thirty years before the mast. Sailed the seven seas on seven ships and through three command tours; Married a southern belle who helped
me through it all; Two married sons and one granddaughter. | SCOTT BURNS:
Semi-retired manufactures rep working from home three
days a week; Living in South Florida; Triathlons; Cycling adventure
in Dillon, Colorado. | DAVE DALTON: Bummed it in the Carib-
bean, sailing on other people's yachts, riding other people's horses and
living in other people's houses; Worked on purse seine boats in the Gulf, trawlers on the east coast, and boats in the West Central North Atlantic; Worked at Bell and Howell, Kodak, Kodak Alaris; Married to Melanie;
Powhatan, Virginia; One dog, seven children, and nine grandchildren. | BILL DELL:
Married Beth George in 1970; Graduated from Univer-
sity of Miami '73; Staffer in US Congress thru '78; Started a computer company in D.C. and sold it in '81; Still enjoy working FT for www.
Opus.global, international business development; Beth passed away in
'16 after 46 years together; 2 sons, 6 grandchildren and one more on the way; Living in Tucson, AZ since '96; Travel a lot; Love food, wine and music. | WARD DIVINE: Graduated from UVA '73; Graduate work
at UMD and USC while working for Bechtel Power and Union Camp Corp; Loving Savannah, Georgia (except the hurricanes); Worked for
Union Camp until 1999; Started two engineering consulting companies. | ALAN FRITSCH: Graduated from Virginia Tech '74; Master's in
mechanical engineering from UMD in '77; Naval Sea Systems Com-
mand in DC and became a Ship Design Manager on several submarine designs; Retired last year after 49.5 years; Married to Beth with three boys; Living in Arnold, MD; Scored a Grand Slam while fishing out of Manteo, NC! |
DAVE FRIZZELL:
State Representative; Wife Valda and I have
retired to South Carolina. | JEFF HALL: Drexel; University of
Maryland; Hewlett Packard; Married to Jane for 38 years with one son; Raced our J-30 for 15 years including sailing in two World competi-
tions under the AYC Burgee; Cabin in the mountains of West Virginia; Traveling in our RV, visiting family, and sailing. | DAVE HURT: Survived prostate cancer five years ago; Living in Potomac, MD; Manager for a large mortgage data and analytics company; Four children and
three grandchildren; Still skiing in Utah and Colorado. | RICHARD
KELLAM: University
of Richmond; Investor; Lived in London, Paris,
Rome, and Munich for about 20 years of this adventure; Two foundations to fund education initiatives for underprivileged children; New
York and Los Angeles; Three nephews. | STEPHEN LEOCHA: Elon University '73; Multiplex Theatre Business; Real Estate for 30 years;
Married to Kathleen Witte (passed away January 2019); Chesapeake
Chicken and Rocking Ribs; Chesapeake Antique Center; Construction business; No children but many nieces and nephews; Lives in Easton, Md. | REX MORRIS: Juniata College; Management with Marriott Hotels and other corporations; The Culinary Institute of America;
Certified Executive Chef for Guckenheimer; Twice married, combined
six children and five grandchildren. | ROY MORRIS: Happily married
46 years to college sweetheart Marie; Two sons, each with children; Still having fun as a lawyer serving entrepreneurs; Avid bicyclist since 1971,
racing, touring and commuting; Rode cross-country in 2015; Love riding motorcycles. | WALTER URIE: Maryland Institute; Peace Corps documentary photographer; California; Married 36 years with two
children and two grandchildren; Uriephoto.com; Teaching photogra-
phy; Life couldn't be better. | CAPTAIN J. P. “FLIP� WALTERS: Summer '69; Two years lost in my own lost world; US Merchant
Marine Academy; Nine years driving big iron boats around the world; Representative and lobbyist for Marine Engineers Union; Military
cargo ship management; City of Annapolis; Retired to Florida;
Beach bum. | DAVE WRIGHT: Prostate cancer survivor; Round Bay; Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Annapolis; Two children and two grandchildren.
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Dave Gehrdes '72 retired after a great career as a coach and athletic director at An-
napolis High. Over 40 years at Annapolis High, Gehrdes wore nearly a dozen hats as wrestling coach, girls lacrosse coach, boys soccer coach, boys lacrosse coach, physical
education teacher and department chair, sports medicine teacher, assistant athletic director and, of course, athletic director — his last-worn hat of the bunch. Gehrdes was the
third athletic director in nearly 50 years at Annapolis High School. In 20 years, Gehrdes amassed over 200 victories as head wrestling coach, with a state runner-up placement, one state bronze, two fourth-place finishes, one county championship crown, seven
individual state champions, 30 individual state placers, 21 individual regional champions and 24 individual county champions.
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Leslie Passano '73 wrote in to share, “Our
The Class of '74 was in high spirits aboard the Harbor Queen for their 45th reunion
at Furman University. I'm enjoying coaching
spirited class enjoyed a sunset cruise and lots of cheer and chatter, reminiscing about
daughter Molly completed her freshman year track & field as well as field hockey at Easton high school and going to visit our Italian exchange student this summer.”
celebration. Led by Cheryl Ritchie '74, Gary Zorn '74, and several others, this
their days together as some of Severn's very first coed classmates. The class also came together to outfit the Severn School archives with a new suite of furniture, including a large worktable for projects. Thanks, Admirals! (Pictured below)
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Penn State Athletic Director Sandy Barbour '77
said in December that Penn State will be her “last
stop.” Having served as Penn State's athletic direc-
tor since July 2014, Barbour agreed to an extension that will keep her in Happy Valley for another
half-decade. Barbour's contract runs through the 2022-23 academic year. 1 9 8 0
Lorraine Johnson '80 sold her company Triangle
Financial Services in 2017 and is enjoying working on a new company, Lifetime Asset Management.
She happily reports it is less stress and more travel. 1 9 8 4
The '84s had a small but mighty showing at
Reunion Homecoming, showcasing a core group
who have deep affection for one another. Alumni
took in football, caught up with teachers like Mr.
John Bodley, and enjoyed dinner at The Point Crab House and Grill. (Pictured right) 1 9 8 6
Hats off to Garry Brooks '86 for his winery,
Brooks Note Winery's high pinot noir ranking
in a recent issue of Wine Spectator! You can find
Garry's wines here: www.brooksnotewinery.com. |
One of Lakin Ducker's bands, The Naptown Brass Band, has been playing some gigs around town,
including Mardi Gras at Rams Head On Stage.
Check out their music at naptownbrassband.com. (Pictured right)
ADMIRAL ARCHIVES ADVENTURES The 1962 yearbook was dedicated to Jim Evans. Our archivists' research on Mr. Evans turned up these memories from Robert Kesmodel '62. “I grew up at Severn and I can't remember a time
when Mr. Evans wasn't around and ... always with a cigar! My Dad and Parker Lindsay worked side-by-side with Jim Evans each summer to maintain the dorm rooms and classrooms - you
know, painting and carpentry. I can still see them covered in paint, Dad and Parker always with
cigarettes in their mouths and Jim with his cigar. I remember when Jim's wife passed away, both Dad and Parker attended her funeral. Jim was a part of the Severn family and a friend to all the faculty and students alike. He was a man of few words but always kind and helpful.”
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remembering bob gray
"He was an excellent teacher and a wonderful, kind human being. He was the epitome of a Severn teacher."
Beloved teacher, mentor, and administrator Bob Gray
and engage with the rich resources of the
2019 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Those who were taught by Mr. Gray remember
passed away in Aiken, South Carolina on March 21,
Bob graduated with his A.B. and M.A. from The College of William and Mary, and also received fellow-
ships from Stanford University and Loyola University. Bob began his career as a faculty member in Severn’s
history department in 1968, and also served in a wide variety of roles including dormitory master, faculty
mentor, business advisor for The Navigator, student council advisor, and member of the academic board and guidance committee. Bob rose to the role of
history department chair, and was passionate about
offering a history curriculum of breadth and depth to all Severn students, where students had the oppor-
tunity to develop skills in creativity, communication,
Baltimore-Annapolis-Washington region.
his gentle nature, as well as his ability to inspire and infuse his classroom with good humor
and camaraderie. Bob’s history students often share the story of how he had a poster of Cal
Ripken next to the door in his classroom, and if you were ever late to class, you had to stop
and apologize to Cal before you could proceed to your desk! When Bob assumed the role as Severn’s director of admissions in 1973, his
warm welcome for generations of incoming Admirals was a Severn hallmark. Bob was
married to beloved Severn history teacher Susan Gray for 45 years.
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Tara Frame '87 was recently recognized by the Maryland Small Business Association as a winner of the Small
Business Awards for 2019. Tara received the award for
the Maryland Attorney Advocate of the Year. Tara, who is the managing partner of the Firm, reflects on her
firms' history and traditions, “It's an honor to be recog-
nized for this award. We are considered the local lawyer for families and businesses, with a 65 year history of
service to our community. We continue to serve many of
the same families and local businesses today that we have served for generations.� Tara's firm has ceived numerous awards over the years including Best Law Firm by The Pasadena Voice and Best Of and Leading Lawyer by
What's Up Annapolis. The firm recently held a 65 Year
Celebration to commemorate their continued service to the community. Congrats, Tara! (Pictured left)
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Led bravely by Marc Axelbaum '89, Holly Hodson '89, and Alicia Braun '89, the Class of '89 came together
for a terrific reunion celebration in October. Classmates enjoyed reminiscing, watching some football, seeing
former teachers, and a post-party at Chartwell. | Kate
Orff '89 and her firm SCAPE Landscape Architecture received the 2019 Cooper Hewitt National Design
Award for Landscape Architecture. Cooper Hewitt's
National Design Awards is the only annual program of its kind, bringing national recognition to the ways in
which design enriches everyday life. Launched at the
White House in 2000 as a project of the White House
Millennium Council, the National Design Awards were established to promote design as a vital humanistic tool in shaping the world. Twenty years later, the National Design Awards continue to honor and support excel-
lence, innovation, and lasting achievement in American design. Cooper Hewitt continues to broaden access
nationwide to the vision and work of the country's design leaders through National Design Week and NDA Cities, inspiring people of all ages to engage with design and
design thinking. (Class of 1989 reunion pictured to above)
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It's always great to see Shannon
Hodges '88 around campus with her daughter Harper '33. Harper strut-
ted her Severn spirit wear in her class! (Pictured above)
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Erin Razzetti Aben '91 checked in with her classmate Alumni Director Carrie MacVean Grimes '91 to share news about a scholarship opportunity offered
through her family's personal training business, Excellence in Fitness Personal
Training Studios (www.excellenceinfitness.com). The Body of Excellence Scholarship is for high school seniors who are dedicated to being healthy and fit, and required an essay application. Erin and her husband Joe own and operate per-
sonal training studios in Millersville and Annapolis with an approach personal attention and time-efficient science-based workout. 1 9 9 2
Great to see some of the '92 crew at the annual Astle Memorial Lecture earlier this year. Chris Hopkinson '92, T.D. Albright '92, Jimmy Dodson '92, Larry
Hooper '92, Milford Marchant '92, and Adam Williams '92 joined guest author Julia Lythcott-Haims at the Astle reception. 1 9 9 3
We were so excited that Rich Amendola '93 and his daughters, who recently moved back to the states from Brazil, stopped by campus while they were in
town from Miami. Rich swung by John Bodley's classroom, where he thanked him in person for being his teacher. Great to see you, Rich! | Chris Pitkin '93 and his wife Cat and son Chase are enjoying life in their new hometown of
Nashville. Chris is still working in the fitness industry, as a Certified Health Coach and the owner of Tiger Train at Next Level Fitness in Nashville. He specializes in strength, conditioning, mobility, and nutrition.
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Classmates, collages, and cornhole were all highlights of the '94s 25th reunion gathering at Severn in October. Friends
reconnected over football, chili tasting, and a great sunset at
the Daiger House. Erik Alexander '94 kindly hosted the after party. Many thanks to classmates Mike Calabrese '94, Amy Hilliard '94, and Emily Franey Flanagan '94 for helping to rally the troops. (Pictured above right) | Proud mom Nancy
Calabrese wrote in to share the great news of Mike Calabrese
'94 being named Top Three Best Financial Advisors by readers of the Capital Gazette. Way to go, Mike! 1 9 9 5
The Alumni team enjoyed catching up with Brad Graw '95 on their trip to the Bay Area. Brad and his wife Grace welcomed a son, Trevor, last spring. The Graw family is enjoying life in Portola Valley, Calif. 1 9 9 6
Carey Ryder Scasserra '96 lives in The Woodlands, Texas with her husband Raffael raising their three kids. She is currently practicing commercial architecture as a consultant and is a
contributing editor and creative director for several publications in Houston and Toronto.
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Ann Pailthorp'97's career as a professional
artist has been taking hold — you can find
her work at a variety of local venues, including the Circle Gallery, Here a Popup Shop, Palette Home, and Local by Design. Ann's work Asanam, was selected for an Art on Paper juried exhibition by the Maryland
Federation of Art earlier this year. We were honored to have Ann's work on display in our Admiral Alumni Art Gallery. (Pictured right)
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The "Admirals Only" sailing team chartered a J22 to race together
every Thursday this past summer. All Severn alumni sailors aboard including Scott Parker '00, Eddie Holt
'70, Sarah Holt Russell '00, Cam
Bowdren '00, Ginny Mininger '02 and Sara Morgan Watters '06. (Pictured left)
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Amanda Kellaher Walker '97 and her son Rhett have been
back visiting campus from Alaska recently. Amanda had the
chance to catch up with former faculty member Carol Duncan, get a campus tour, and find her name on the Rotunda Wall.
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Julia Pitcher Worcester '98 graduated with her Juris Doctorate from University of Baltimore School of Law in 2014
then had her son, Colt, in 2015 and second son, Oliver, in
2017. In July 2019 she joined the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) in their DC
headquarters as the director of State Policy and Advocacy. While once an avid singer and political campaign opera-
tive, she now lists her hobbies as chasing toddlers around
the house and drinking wine after chasing toddlers around the house ... and sometimes singing in the car on her daily commute. 1 9 9 9
Katharine Coldiron '99 wrote in from her home in Southern California, where she lives happily with her husband Matt Mason '99. In 2017 she finished her master's in
creative writing at California State University, Northridge.
This year she published two book reviews in the Washington Post. Keep an eye out for her first book, Ceremonials, will be released in February.
Ebony Flowers '99 was recently back in the DC area being
featured at The Pen/Faulkner Foundation's Literary Conversation of Words and Pictures event. Ebony, who was honored in October as one of our Admiral Alumni 40 Under
40, was touched to be recognized: “the lingering influences
and meaningful recollections of my Severn education fail to
surface a knowing smile. Whether in my conversations with life-long friends or my cognizance of preparation for life-
long pathways, I easily recall my formative years at Severn and the lasting impression our school and our education
had on my subsequent successes.” Ebony's most recent book, "Hot Comb", was released earlier this year to rave reviews.
Publisher's Weekly lauded "Hot Comb"; “Flower's explora-
tion of black women's relationships to their hair is rich with both sorrow and celebration as it champions black womanhood and family ties… Flowers's vibrant and immersive coming-of-age tales are set in a world that may often be cruel, but is never without communion.”
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Cam Bowdren '00 was back on campus this fall, to tour campus and catch up with former teachers like Dr. Jackie Baugh. Cam also shared good news about his latest venture: Forward Brewing, a nano-brewery and restaurant opening in early 2020 on Fourth Street in Eastport! Forward Brewing's mission is to offer a fresh and
local product that Eastport and Annapolis can call its own. They aim to advance
the community by honoring its history, offering a gathering place, using forward-
thinking methods, and providing an Eastport experience to locals and visitors alike. You can find Cam's first batch of kolsch-style ale, Boat Beer, at local spots like Vin 909, the Annapolis Market House, the Point Crab House, the Annapolis Yacht Club, the Eastport Democratic Club, and Annebeth's on Maryland Avenue.
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Helen McCaffrey Birney '01 has taken the last two years to develop a health coaching business as an integrative nutrition health coach and applied kinesiologist. She works
with clients on identifying and overcoming their nutritional and emotional obstacles to achieving optimal health. Helen also leads a free women's beginners running group in
her community called Come Run with Me, and has plans to develop it into a fundraising opportunity. (Birney family pictured opposite page) | Brett Farr '01 and Lauren McKennan were married in Park City, Utah last fall, and honeymooned in Hawaii. Brett and
Lauren are living in San Francisco. (Brett and Lauren pictured opposite page) | On October 19, Shawn Howard '01 became engaged to his partner, James Brown. James proposed to
Shawn at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, which served as the inspiration of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter novels. Shawn and James first met in 2013 while working at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. (Pictured left) | Brian Kelly
'01 is developing and fixing space ground software for Lockheed Space in Boulder, Colo. As a senior engineer and technical lead, he mentors younger engineers while serving as a software lead for many of the firm's space projects. Brian has embraced Colorado life
through lots of exploring, flying, hiking, and craft beer tasting. | Matt Nicholson '01 and
his wife Casey and enjoying life in Bethesda. Their son Holt turned one this past summer and celebrated alongside big brother, Thomas. (Holt and Thomas pictured opposite page) |
Paul Pitcher '01 was recently featured in deBanked in an article titled "'Do It Better Than How You Learned It': How Paul Pitcher Came To Be In Canada." The article profiles
Paul, his businesses: First Down Funding and SharpShooter Funding, as well as his busi-
ness partners, notably WWE Hall of Famer, Bret "The Hitman" Hart. | Michelle Weiner
'01 wrote in to share that she and husband Mike welcomed a son, Harrison Sloane Carew, to their family in March. (Harrison pictured opposite page)
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Did you know our retired faculty and staff gather quarterly for luncheons to catch up? Alumni House also loves to host the Retired Admirals. If you're not currently on the email list for upcoming luncheons, please email Alumni Director
Carrie MacVean Grimes '91 at c.grimes@severnschool.com to be added.
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Keely Boyle '02 is a trainee and graduate of the
40 Under 40 honoree and founder of Lobbyists
program, was recently awarded an orthopaedic
advocacy, and government relations and has
University of Buffalo orthopaedic residency
surgery research grant from the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. Keely
was the principal investigator on a study de-
signed to determine the effect of the blue light therapy, with and without photosensitizers, on
clinically relevant orthopedic shoulder isolates. Boyle was also involved in the development of a Surgical Risk Reduction Toolkit (SRR
Toolkit) for the American Academy of Or-
thopaedic Surgeons. Two years in the making,
the online toolkit is designed to help surgeons identify unique risks for their patients and to
adopt simple measures or management before surgery that will reduce such risks. (Pictured
left) | Kate Myers '04, George Everly '02 and Kathryn Corbin '04 all showed up in support of Billy Delancey 02's viewing party in D.C.,
where his firm Lobbyists 4 Good, was featured on Vice News. DeLancey, an Admiral Alumni
4 Good has extensive experience in lobbying,
successfully led campaigns to increase funding
for the US Institute of Peace as well as increasing funding for USAID funded water projects. | Courtney Hattan '02 was the recipient of
the International Literacy Association's 2019 Timothy and Cynthia Shanahan Outstand-
ing Dissertation Award. This is an award given
annually for a dissertation completed in reading or literacy. Courtney is an assistant professor or Elementary Literacy at Illinois State Uni-
versity. Courtney and her husband Kevin live in Bloomington, Ill. | Chelsea Ryder Kidder
'02 has relocated to Texas, where her parents
and two sisters also reside with their families.
Check out her coastal inspired online boutique - Sea Marie Designs. Chelsea has two sweet
daughters Ellie (6) and Amory (3), and is also celebrating 11 years married this month!
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This fall Jen Presswood '04 participated in the Ulman Foundation's Point to Point. A group of
cancer survivors, current patients, and advocates/supporters congregated in Baltimore to kick off
a journey of a lifetime in which they ran and drove from Locust Point to the Southernmost Point
in Key West. In addition to running two to three hours every day, they stopped at different cancer treatment centers to sit with patients, meet former Point to Point alumni, and help spread awareness of the resources the Ulman Foundation provides. Jen was also named an Ulman Foundation GameChanger.
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Congratulations to Julia Deckman '03 for recently being named the Griffith-Rayburn Lowcountry Artist of 2019. Since 2003, the
Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded local artists with the Lowcountry Artist of the Year Award, a monetary award
intended to cover the artist's living expenses during the creation of a special work of art. Before beginning her painting, Deckman de-
scribed her ideal final product: "My composition will not be a typical depiction you might find on a postcard in the visitor's center, but rather a piece that would be in a local's scrap book. I want to evoke a sense of happy nostalgia for my favorite city, and the place I am
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Margaret Reinig '04 was recently married in Brooklyn to Simon Watson of
London. Her sister, Ann Reinig Emery '06, was her matron of honor. Ann
welcomed her new daughter, Elsie Grace, three weeks later. (Pictured below)
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Jamon Bocage '05 tied the
knot with his beautiful bride Erica in Charlotte, N.C. on September 14.
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Brett Bathras Packard '06 and her husband, Dustin,
welcomed their second child on April 24, 2019. Banks
Everett joins big sister Hudson Ava. All four are doing well and enjoying summer in Boise, Idaho where they live. (Pictured opposite page) | Courtney Laughlin '06 was recently back on campus catching up with Dr.
Jackie Baugh and Alumni Director Carrie MacVean Grimes '91. You can see Courtney as a Washington
Capitals Analyst on NBCSW and hear her as host of Family Faceoff with her dad Craig Laughlin, where they they break down the Caps, their opponents,
and happenings around the NHL. Courtney is the
executive director of The Laughlin Family Founda-
to visit with teachers like Carol Duncan, Jackie Baugh, Richard Zmuda,
fund initiatives and research and raise awareness for
memory lane in the archives with Carol Duncan and partnered with Dr.
tion, a non-profit organization whose mission is to
rare cancers. Courtney has been helping out with some alumni mentoring with students and young alumni
who hope to follow in her footsteps and pursue careers
Baugh on a project with her students. He even had the chance to toss the lacrosse ball around with some current students! (Pictured above left) |
Severn's Lower School faculty was fortunate to partner with Becky Price
in the sports industry. (Pictured above right) | It was
Gilmor '06 during their back to school preplanning week. Becky shared
ther on campus last spring. They had the opportunity
strategies to support ESL learners.
wonderful to host Carter Loetz '06 and his wife Es-
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Alyssa Vain-Callahan Reynolds '07 and John
Reynolds welcomed their second child on November 7, 2018. Lachlan John Reynolds was
born at 10 pounds and 4 ounces! Sadie Madeline loves being a big sister. The family has
enjoyed this very busy year in North Carolina.
(Pictured right) | Mauricio Simms '07 recently ran into admissions assistant and parent Stacy Arnold at a local Science Technology Engi-
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Tran '08 and her daughter Madison when they were back in Severna Park earlier this year.
Christina ran into some old friends and teachers, including Mrs. Thompson, mom of Jenna '06, Vince '08 and Danielle '11. 2 0 0 9
Jackson DeStefano successfully defended his
dissertation earlier this year, earning his Ph.D.
in engineering from Johns Hopkins University. | Lindsay Higham '09 was married to Jacob
Priest on September 8th, 2018 in the Bozeman family's Linstead backyard. It was a Severn
School affair, with many families and multiple graduating classes attending. Caroline Burns
'09 was maid of honor, Olivia Burchfield '16, Lexi Burchfield '18, Shannon Lane '09 were bridesmaids. (Pictured right) | Ariel Mitchell '09's full length play, A Second Birth, was
produced earlier this year by THML Theater
Company in New York City. We were proud to recognize this, along with Ariel's other creative accomplishments, at our Admiral Alumni 40 Under 40 Reception this fall. | Dominique
Thompson '09 writes with a life update: “I'm
now a licensed social worker in MD and DC
and work as a mental health therapist with the National Center for Children and Families. I
teach yoga on the weekends at Endless Boundaries Dance Studio. In addition, I got married
on May 19, 2019, to Abner (AJ) Mann Jr. who also attended Severn for his ninth and tenth grade years.� (Pictured right)
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It was great to see Chelsea Jenkins DelGuercio '10 back on campus for Homecoming. She served as a
judge in our annual Garry Jenkins '80 Memorial Chili Cook-off in honor of her dad. (Pictured page 25) | Liz
Harbeson '10 and her fiancé Rob met each other in
2017 at physical therapy school in Florida and a year and a half later, Rob proposed to Liz on the beach
a mile down the road from our first date! (Pictured
below left) | Mackenzie Carroll Kirkup '10 and Stevie Kirkup '09 welcomed Charlotte Kelley Kirkup on
March 20th, 2019 at 6lbs 2oz 19in. The Kirkups are
enjoying living in Norwalk, Conn. Stevie is working
for JP Morgan in NYC and Mackenzie is working as
a Senior Enrollment Associate at Green Farms Academy in Westport, Conn. (Pictured left)
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Alex Mann '12 is working as a crime and courts
reporter for the Capital Gazette. He previously covered local government for the Carroll County Times. Alex is a 2018 graduate of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. 2 0 1 3
Jack Noble '13 is working as a paraglegal for Bread
for the City, Washington, DC. | Megan Viohl '13 and Jarid Ryan '14 both graduated from the Naval Academy earlier this year. Viohl participated on the Navy 2 0 1 1
women's swim team and also joined the Midshipmen
Torey Cole '11 and Alumni Direc-
Action Group, working on projects like the Special
got together recently at Alumni
awesome that we are at a place where you can really go
Severn's inaugural Young Alumni
perience of servant leadership.” Viohl recently headed
2020! (Pictured above) | Caro-
Leishka Thomas '13 announces the birth of her second
master's degree in lower elementary
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Olympics swim team. Viohl reflects “I think it is really
House to prepare for the launch of
and reach into a community and really just get that ex-
Mentoring Program in early
to Norfolk, Va., for basic division officer school. |
line Ponatoski '10 is getting her
son, Wyatt Thomas, born on November 16, 2018.
teaching and special education at
Goucher College. | Kate Wysocki '10 finished graduate school over
the summer and is now working as a speech language pathologist in a public preschool.
Lauren Manning '14 finished her year in Taiwan as
a Fulbright Scholar and started at Georgetown Law School in August. | Mikayla Walker '14 is a second
year graduate student pursuing her master's in public health at the University of Maryland College Park. Mikayla is interning at Grant Makers In Heath, in Washington, DC.
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ISP PROJECTS THROUGH THE ALUMNI NETWORK Students in the Class of 2019 partnered with mentors in the Admiral
aumni community to undertake their Independent Senior Projects this year. Projects included areas such as sports management, surgery, historic preservation, animal behavior, environmental engineering, finance, non-profit
arts management, brand marketing, and cybersecurity. Many thanks to our
alumni mentors for paying it forward and supporting the next generation of Admiral Alumni!
D O YO U WAN T TO B E A MEN TO R? We are now welcoming alumni mentors for our May 2020 Independent Senior Projects partnerships with seniors.
If you live in Maryland or DC and are willing to mentor
a Severn senior for the Independent Senior Project, please reach out to Carrie MacVean Grimes '91 at c.grimes@ severnschool.com.
We are also looking for mentors for our inaugural 2020 Young Alumni Mentoring Program.
If you graduated from Severn between 2007-2013 and are interested in serving as a Young Alumni Mentor to
our newly minted graduates, please reach out to Carrie MacVean Grimes '91 at c.grimes@severnschool.com.
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The Chesapeake Bayhawks defeated the Denver Outlaws
10-9 in a thrilling MLL Championship Game Sunday at
Dick's Sporting Goods Park. This is the Bayhawks first title since 2013. Congratulations to team members Nick Manis '12 and Brian Phipps '06! (Top left) | The University of
Maryland women's lacrosse team beat Boston College to
win the 2019 championship. Congratulations to championship team members Brooke Robbins '17 and Caroline
Steele '15! (Top right) | College lax alumni met up to take each other on at the Penn vs. Hopkins fall ball game! Ben
Bedard '17, Mike Lamon '17, Owen Cauley '19, Jake Lilly
'18 and Dylan Gergar '18 pictured. (Below left) | Josh Sims '96 was recently appointed the Head of Lacrosse for The
Premier Lacrosse League. Sims was a three time All-American at Princeton where he won two NCAA titles. Josh
joined Premier after a 13 year indoor and outdoor profes-
sional lacrosse career, where he won 4 national championships. (Below right)
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Jeff Carr '15 was featured in a recent University of Maryland Baltimore County article for his undergraduate work developing pitchTrax, an app that tracks pitches and logs the results in a
spreadsheet, eliminating the need for hand tabulation. Partnering with UMBC's associate head
baseball coach and his economics professor, Carr used heatmapping to refine visual representations
of UMBC's team's pitching stats. Carr will soon begin his master's degree in sports management at
the University of Michigan. | Jackson Emmons '15 paid a visit to Alumni House this fall to catch up with alumni director Carrie MacVean Grimes '91. Jackson recently graduated from the University
of Delaware, and is living back in the area and working for biometric firm CLEAR. | AJ Gersh '15
swung by campus this summer to check in and let us know the good news that he accepted a position in Abilene, Texas as a News Anchor for ABC6-KTXS. | Alfred Li '15 was back on campus recently before he headed down to south Florida to start an internship with the Orange Bowl organization. He enjoyed catching up with John Bodley and reminiscing about history class and time spent on
the football team. Alfred majored in sports entertainment management at the University of South
Carolina, with a minor in business administration. | Kate Reed '15 was named valedictorian of her graduating class at Princeton University. She delivered the valedictory address at Princeton's com-
mencement last June. She was among 32 American recipients selected this year for a Rhodes Schol-
arship, is a two-time recipient of Princeton's Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence and was elected
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Ella Green '17 and her mom Molly Moore
Green '83 both performed as part of Live Arts Maryland and Infinity Theater Company's “A
Grand Night for Singing”, a wonderful collection of the best of Rogers and Hammerstein. Ella is enjoying her junior year at Belmont
University in Nashville where she is major-
ing in musical theater and is on the dean's list. (Pictured below) | Anna Mann '17 is enjoying the University of Richmond, where she
is studying pre-med. Her twin Adrian Mann '17 is currently at Elon University, majoring
in Accounting. | Sloane Walker '17 is a junior at St. John's University in Queens, New York
majoring in communications. | Patrick Wong '17 interned this summer for Severn alumna
Sarah Jane Dunaway '02 for her design firm
Sarah Jane and Co., headquartered in Annapolis. Patrick reflected on his experience: “I left
the internship feeling inspired by how Sarah
Jane developed her career and her business. I was really impressed with how she was able
juggle running her company, her blog, and her
clients' projects all at the same time. Sarah Jane was a great mentor!” Sarah Jane was equally
pleased to hire a Severn alum as an intern: “I
am so thrilled and perhaps a bit spoiled having worked with a Severn graduate — so much
of marketing and communications hinders on the ability to write well, and I knew I could
count on Patrick for this skillset as an alum.
Patrick was very flexible, but also reliable and
organized which I found invaluable as a small business owner.”
Henry Reed ‘17 passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on
August 8, 2019 after courageously battling complications result-
ing from a brain tumor first diagnosed only a week earlier. Henry was a 2017 graduate of Severn School where he was a Varsity
Soccer Captain (and key midfielder on a 3-time MIAA confer-
ence champion squad), a Varsity Track Captain, a Senior Prefect,
and a member of the Cum Laude, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor and National Honor Societies. At UVA, Henry was a Dean's list
student due to begin his third year. He intended to major in Eco-
nomics with a concentration in Statistics. Academics aside, Henry was extremely active and involved at the University — both
within the UVA community (as a beloved brother/leader within
his Kappa Alpha Order fraternity, a player on several intramural
soccer and ultimate frisbee teams, and a member of the Economics Club) — and beyond (serving on a weekly basis through the
Madison House outreach program, providing free tax preparation
for low-and middle-income members of the Charlottesville community). Henry was a wise old soul — a hard-working, smart,
and funny music enthusiast and a true-blue loyal friend. But most of all, he was a sweet, unassuming, and kind young man who
will always be a devoted son and brother loved beyond measure,
survived by his dear siblings Kate '15, Fritz '23, and Sally '25, his mother Amy, and his father Matt.
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PODCAST PEEPS Did you know we have a Severn School alumni podcast,
The Admiral's Club Podcast?
Each month we feature an alumni guest. Check us out at:
severnschool.com/alumni-podcast
AMAZING ALUMNAE In celebration of International
Women's Day, we welcomed Severn
alumnae Wendy Jones '83, Kate Orff '89 and Cathy Merrill Williams '87 Severn alumnae to speak with our
community about their exceptional lives. They shared memories from their years at Severn along with
stories of perseverance and strength,
through which they have climbed to the top of their fields today. (Wendy Jones '83, Doug Lagarde, Kate Orff
'89, Cathy Merrill Williams '87, Carrie MacVean Grimes '91)
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NEW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT JESSICA POPHAM MCDERMOTT '9 7 REFLECTS ON HER LEGACY "My father, Bryson Popham '69, is celebrating his 50th
Severn reunion this homecoming weekend. My husband
Dave is also class of '97, and our daughter, Laine is a current Severn seventh grader. I have a nephew who graduated last
year, another nephew who is a junior, a niece who just started Severn in the sixth grade, and a handful of sisters and broth-
ers-in-law who are all Severn grads. Each of you were invited here today to celebrate being a part of a legacy family. Either
you are a current student whose parent went to Severn or are a parent who has chosen to send your child here. That decision is not a small one and certainly not one to take lightly.
Your child is, no doubt, the most important person in your life and entrusting him or her to the community of Severn is a
big deal. When it came time to choose for our own daughter, Dave and I did not hesitate: it had to be Severn. Not because of all the new fancy buildings or outstanding academic
programming that Severn has to offer, although that helped, but because of the memories we have of our experiences at
Severn. We all know, it takes a village to raise a child. If I may add, it takes an exceptional village to raise a child well. I know from personal experience that Severn surrounds it students
with exceptional faculty, coaches, and staff. As a student I had many people I could turn to on campus when I needed help in classroom, on the lacrosse field or with friends. If I was
having a bad day, someone knew why and could help. It felt
not only like a school, but like a family. At the time, I didn't know how valuable that was. I probably even complained
about it a little. It wasn't until choosing for Laine, that I really stopped to think about it. I wanted an exceptional village for her. I wanted a safe place for her to learn, to try new things,
to succeed, and maybe more importantly, to fail. We wouldn't
SEVERN IN THE GOLDEN STATE The alumni team swung through Northern
California and had great visits with alumni from Palo Alto to Marin. Dinner in San Francisco's financial district was a highlight with alumni
including Garrett Nicholson '06, Nick Elsmo
'07, Anastacia Adam '06, Rob '04 and Jen Hardy, Maeve White '13, Emily Viohl '08, and Matt
all be here if we didn't recognize that Severn is this place. I
feel so fortunate that my husband and I have the opportunity of sending our daughter to Severn. The world in which she is growing up in is drastically different from the one in which
we did. Severn has done an excellent job of recognizing and embracing these different times, all while maintaining the spirit of family that so many of us value and experienced while students."
Larson '02.
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John Nelson '59, Monty Baker '69 and John McCoy '59
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“If I tell you who my favorite teacher at Severn was,
was his idea to go to Severn.” Mr. Kesmodel paused to
Class of 1959, let's see if Monty is right. His favorite
him to 'Come on!'” To this day, Monty remains forever
everybody in my class will laugh me out of the country!” teacher was … Captain BB Wilson. “He was a rough
old character,” explained Monty. “One of the reasons I
liked him was that I was scared to death of him! I think
everybody was afraid of him. He let us know the first day
of class that he was not going to accept any foolishness in his class. So I made a point of making sure that I learned the material for that class. I probably learned more about geometry from him than I possibly could have learned from anybody else.” Another teacher to make his list
of favorites is Mr. John Gregory, Monty's junior year
Shackmaster and Spanish teacher. “He was also a very nice character, who did a lot for my self esteem.”
Despite the 60 years that have passed since his graduation, Monty's memories of his two years at Severn are still fresh. “I was a boarding student, since my family
lived in Queenstown, about 25 miles away from Severn. I actually used to hitchhike home on holidays. Can you imagine? I would put on my Severn coat and tie, carry
my red plaid grasshopper suitcase, and I had no trouble getting rides!”
Monty's senior yearbook names his “Eastern Shore
hospitality” as his claim to fame. “Ahhh,” recalls Monty. “There was a reason for that. When school let out our
junior year, I invited all of my Shackmates to come home with me. We had an all-night party to celebrate the start of summer! When I got back to school the following
fall, the guys were so eager for another one that they had engraved invitations printed to 'Baker's All Night Pan-
demonium' to be held at my house again.” This story lives on in the Alumni Walkway. Next time you stroll down it, look for the Class of 1959 brick.
Going to Severn proved to be a pivotal turn in
Monty's young life, but it almost didn't happen. Headmaster P.J. Kesmodel called his mother the summer
before he was supposed to start to tell her that Monty
might not be able to attend. The school was pretty full,
and his application was submitted late. Monty's mother responded, “Well, Monty will be very upset. After all, it
think that over; he finally responded, “In that case, tell grateful to Mr. Kesmodel for making this exception.
“I will never forget that. I found Mr. Kesmodel to be a friend.”
Monty graduated from Goldey-Beacom College
with an accounting degree. He began work as an accountant for a lumber company in Chestertown, but months later, he was drafted into the service. After
two years of service in Anchorage, Alaska, for which
Monty was awarded the Army Commendation Medal
while working as a budget officer in an S2/S3 office, he returned to the Eastern Shore. After trying out a few different fields, he became sales manager for Auto-
motive Rebuilders, which kept him on the go with a
travel territory from New England to Florida. In 2000, Monty retired from this company after over 30 years.
As a baseball fan, Monty has gone to the Baltimore Orioles spring training camp in Florida for 14 years.
Monty is also an avid boater, owning and racing sail-
boats. He has recently quit the racing part because, as
he puts it, “I am too old to get over the tiller and under the boom!” Always close to the water, Monty enjoys
time at the beach as well. He and his wife, Dr. Carol
Baker, have spent the last 30 years going to Ocean City for the first two weeks of September.
The next time you're out at Mike's Crab House,
keep an eye out for Monty and his Class of '59 crew. “We've been gathering and going to Mike's Crab
House for about 10 years! We get about 18 people to each luncheon.” This group also gets together at the holiday time. “I have always thought of my Severn
classmates as real friends, even more so than my college classmates.”
“I think the new campus is absolutely fabulous. I am very proud of the school today. The teachers at Severn taught me how to study and did a lot for my self-
esteem. Without that, I'm sure I would not have been as successful in life.”
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“I rode through the campus recently while I was in town
When Kevin was offered an opportunity to play lacrosse at the
a long time since I saw it last, and I was shocked at the
“Like most kids that grow up in our area, near the Naval Academy,
for my sister (Kelly Crumrine '09)'s wedding. It had been evolution. Twenty-plus years ago, when I first started 6th
grade, there was no McCleary building, no Creeden Hall, no new Teel Academic Center. Instead, we had Woods Hall and the old Dining Hall! I think this impressive
evolution is a testament to the community of administrators, faculty, students, and parents who become a part of
the school and continually strive to make it better than it was when they got there.”
Kevin reflects on Severn's evolution, “What I admire most about former headmaster Bill Creeden was his
love of Severn's history and how our tiny little school
had such an impact on our country's history. He taught
us the importance of studying the those who have gone
before us and recognizing the contributions and sacrifices they made. I think it's important to remember where you come from, and I hope that is something that continues to be part of the school and its future.”
As Kevin looks back to his seven-year tenure at
Severn, he especially appreciates his teachers. One
standout was Dr. Thomas Heslin, his Latin teacher: “The impact he had on me and hundreds of kids in the school can't be overstated. He wanted to see all of his students do well and was so invested in their success. He taught
me this life lesson: it is important to have people in your life that are champions for you.” Another standout for Kevin was Mr. Ian Carr, his science teacher. “What I
appreciated most about him was his uncompromising integrity and character. He was tough and fair but he
was also the first one to pat you on the back when things went well.”
By all accounts, Kevin had a “Hall of Fame” roster of teachers while he was at Severn. He named Mr. John
Bodley, Dr. Jackie Baugh, and Mr. Highley Thompson as teachers who were especially passionate about their sub-
jects. Kevin thinks about these names a lot. “They always encouraged us to step outside of our comfort zone and
do something that was going to challenge us. Those are
Air Force Academy, he felt like it was a chance he couldn't pass up. the military had my attention. Plus, my grandfather was in the Air Force.” Kevin was an active duty Air Force officer for eight years after his graduation from the Academy. While an officer, he was
stationed in Louisiana, Ohio, Massachusetts, and was deployed to Afghanistan. When his commitment came up in 2016 came, he decided to transition to civilian life (while still in the Air Force Reserves) and lay down some roots somewhere.
That “somewhere” turned out to be Wilmington, NC. He's lived there for about four years now with his wife Christy and two chil-
dren, Maggie (7) and Thomas (4). Kevin considers himself lucky to live in a part of the country where he and his family can be outside and active most of the year. “We live only a couple of miles from
the beach, so we are there regularly … we've become beach bums!” Kevin's parents are also in town and love to spend time with
their grandchildren. You might remember Kevin's mom, Susan
Crumrine, who worked in Severn's College Counseling office for
about 10 years. Currently retired, she enjoys volunteering for Meals on Wheels and hanging out with Maggie and Thomas!
Ever since he moved to Wilmington, Kevin has been working
in the field of commercial deal strategy. Recently he transitioned
to a new position in this field at a company called Syneos Health, a contract research organization that runs clinical trials on behalf
of pharmaceutical and bio-tech companies. “Basically, we bring the medicines that these companies develop through the clinical trial and approval process and hopefully quickly to the patients who need them. It is an exciting field to be in.”
While Kevin still keeps in touch regularly with Pat Grimm
'04 and Pat O'Connell '04, he would love to catch up with more
classmates in the future, to hear what's going on in their lives and to thank them: “You know, it wasn't just the teachers and admin-
istrators who challenged us. I look back at the incredible group of
90+ kids with whom I graduated, and I think of that saying, 'Rising tides lift all ships.' When you spend that much time around really
smart, driven, motivated, hard-working, and talented kids, it is going to make you demand more out of yourself. We all pushed each other to be better and work harder. I thank them for that.”
formative years and Severn teachers helped shape me.”
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Josephine's last visit to Severn was five years ago. She
Josephine came to Ventura ten years ago with Patagonia, the
telling us that it was our last opportunity to see the
merchandising and buying. She had worked for Patagonia in Reno
was on campus for her 25th Reunion. “I remember folks academic center. Hearing that, we made sure to walk
through the building and say good-bye to everything.” “I remember that there was a special day where my grandparents would come and attend classes with me. That
was always really meaningful because my grandfather
was an alumnus. He came to Severn when it was a prep
school for the Naval Academy. I heard stories about how he would take the train from Annapolis over the Severn
River to attend Severn as a day student. My grandfather was always so excited to go to class with me on that day each year.”
Josephine's grandfather, Dr. Bruce Scott Old '30, a
Rolland M. Teel Distinguished Alumni, was a key reason why Josephine's parents sent their children to Severn.
Her family lived abroad for most of her childhood. Jose-
phine was born in Singapore, moved to Tokyo, and spent seven years in the Middle East. They eventually moved
to Severna Park to attend Severn because of their family legacy. Josephine's siblings Bruce Old '87 and Katy Old
Cook '85 also attended Severn. Additionally, Josephine's
mother Jody Old, worked for over 10 years in fundraising for Severn.
Life on the go didn't end with Severna Park. “It's
always a tricky answer when people ask me, 'Where's
home?' I'm a global nomad!” Since graduating, Josephine has lived in: Boulder, Colorado; Burlington, Vermont; Washington, DC; Jacksonville, Florida; San Diego,
California; Reno, Nevada; and Ventura, California. She currently resides in Ventura with her husband Alex, a
computer networking instructor at California Community College, and her dog Leo. Is this the final stop for
Josephine? Only time will tell, but as for now, California gives her and Alex the opportunity to engage in all the
outdoor activities they love – tennis, beach volleyball, the ocean, hiking with their dog, and taking family adventures in their van.
popular outdoor retailer, to take on a new position in E-commerce for six years prior to taking on this new role. Her day-to-day job is very engaging — she works to figure out how to best present the
products to consumers online, as well as buy and sell product lines across the web.
But even cooler, perhaps, is working for a company with a mission statement to save our home planet. “It's a big part of why
I enjoy working for Patagonia!” About ten years ago, Patagonia
invited Josephine to participate in an “enviro internship,” where a
team of fellow employees traveled to Chile to help establish a new
national park. Her job? “I took down old ranch fence lines to open up the land for the wildlife to roam free.” She described the work
as labor intensive but rewarding. “Opportunities like this make me feel super blessed to be working for this great company.”
It looks like Josephine's path strayed a bit from the prediction
made on “The Class of 1989 in 20 Years” page … future Severn girls lacrosse coach. “I guess you never know what doors might open and
where your path may lead.” After all, which of her classmates would guess that after Severn Josephine earned an undergraduate degree
in Russian language, worked for the Jordan Tourism Board, served
as an International Advisor at George Washington University, and
managed a Californian Jamba Juice store, all before landing her 16year gig at Patagonia?
Josephine's yearbook wasn't too far off, though, when it con-
nected her to a love of sports. “Well, I do remember sports being a
valuable part of my experience at Severn. I have strong memories of all the friends I made on those fields, going to games, playing local
rivals like St. Mary's … I always felt really fortunate to be involved in Severn sports.”
She also has strong memories of her favorite Severn teachers.
She named Mr. Richard Lynch and Dr. Tom Heslin, Mr. Joel Madden, and Mrs. Cathy Hewitt Carper '81 as faculty members with big hearts.
“The tight friendships that I made while at Severn have lasted a lifetime.” Josephine and eight of her Severn friends have stayed in close touch since graduation. “We make a point to visit with each other at least every two years, and when we do, we always pick up right where we left off.”
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Vickie Evans-Hilbun '74 seated center passed away eight years ago, she decided to
go back to school to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. “It didn't happen at
first, but it is happening now … and it has been an inspiration to my four grandchildren!”
By day she is a paralegal for a busy real
estate law firm in Baltimore, and by night she is a student finishing her associates
degree. Vicki hopes to transfer to University
of Baltimore in August 2020 to specialize in environmental law.
In the Severn classroom, chemistry
teacher Dr. Stewart and Spanish teacher
Señor Domenech were her favorites. Vickie explained, “Chemistry was a challenge for V I C K I E
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1974 Navigator, one of her pet peeves was... her car! “Oh, now that's a funny story!” she began. “My boyfriend, Don Wigglesworth
'74, and I both had new cars. One day in our senior year, I pulled up in front of his brand new VW Beetle with my Toyota Corolla.
It had just rained, and the leaves were wet.
When I pulled up in front of him, my wheels slid on the leaves and our bumpers locked. It took the entire senior class jumping on
our cars to get them apart! It was a big joke because Don and I had been dating since
10th grade. Everyone said that we couldn't stay away from each other and locked our cars together to make sure of that!”
Vickie remembers her time at Severn
fondly and credits the school for helping her realize the importance of a solid education. Today, she is a student again herself – this time working toward a degree in environ-
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me, and Dr. Stewart was a great teacher. As
for Señor Domenech, I just loved his class.” She didn't mind the “old decrepit stairs” to his classroom and the “cold wind coming
through windows that didn't shut right” in Teel Hall. On the fields, she was a cheer-
leader for the lacrosse and football teams, as well as the school mascot for a short time.
“Yes,” she confirmed, “I was the female Ad-
miral!” Vickie still keeps in touch with fellow cheerleader Cheryl Ritchie '74, as well as good friend Lee Watkins '74.
After graduating in 1974, Vickie attended St. Mary's College, met her late husband,
and had one daughter. Vickie now has four
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Vickie reconnected with the class of 1974 at Reunion Homecoming this past October for their 45th reunion! Vickie's favorite quote, as written on her senior page in
The Navigator, sums it up best: “I'm not in this world to live up to your expectations.
You are not in this world to live up to mine. I am I, and you are you, and if by chance we meet, it is beautiful.”
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severn 1914 society snapshot Growing up in New York before moving to Maryland with his mother, John Hudson '62 had no idea the
impact a small school in Severna Park would have on
his life. Mrs. Hudson believed strongly in the value of a good education and she reached out to Headmaster
Paul Kesmodel to discuss the possibilities for her son. In 1958, John started as a 9th-grade day student. He
remembers, “I needed some direction and Severn was the right place for that.� With the support of teach-
ers Parker Lindsay and Jonah Halstead, he learned to
work hard and toe the line. He joined the lacrosse team under Coach Spicer and grew to love the sport. After his four-year commitment to the Navy, he settled in
Norfolk with his wife and built a 30-year career as an insurance agent with Connecticut Mutual Life.
Linda and John Hudson '62
John attributes his success in life to his time at Severn.
Through his mother's sacrifice and the school's financial
aid, John received the education and direction to build a
foundation for his later career. His wish is for other alumni
to see the value and ease of gifting a life insurance policy, or
a percentage of one, to Severn. John hopes that you will join him in growing the Severn 1914 Society to ensure the life of a school that is near and dear to his heart.
Questions about the severn 1914 society? Contact Holly Carroll at h.carroll@severnschool.com or 410.647.7700 ext 2259
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H. John Badenhoop '35 passed away at age 100 on February 15, 2019 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. He graduated from University of Maryland in 1940, playing on two national championship lacrosse teams. Jack and wife, Martha, were married for 63 years, raising three children, sailing, boating, and traveling the world together. Jack served in World War II, as a commissioned officer rising to the rank of Lt. Colonel. Jack received a Bronze Star and a Presidential Citation for his actions and leadership. Jack worked throughout his career in the insurance industry. A lifelong sailor, he taught many the art of sailing. When he left sailing to stern, he and Martha sold the sailboat and bought a trawler, Tomorrow. They spent many years cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, traveling up and down the East Coast, venturing all the way to Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. Captain Nathaniel "Nat" Willis James III '35 passed away on February 26, 2019. Nat spent his early years in Baltimore and Annapolis, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1939, the Harvard Business School in 1951, and the U.S. Naval War College in 1958. Nat loved playing lacrosse and was 1st Team All American goalie for Navy in 1938 and 1939. After graduation from the Naval Academy his first assignment was on the battleship USS MISSISSIPPI, followed by multiple assignments with the Navy Supply Corps. Nat and wife, Alix, welcomed six children into their family while living on various Naval assignments in Hawaii, Rhode Island, Cuba, Virginia and finally back in Annapolis. Nat worked as the manager of the Fox Island Electric Coop. Nat and Alix loved their peaceful life on Vinalhaven. Nat held the title as the oldest living member of the island for many years prior to his passing. Nat's family and friends remember Nat for his many strong and endearing qualities including; his warm laugh and witty sense of humor, his appreciation for a cold beer at lunch and small glass of Scotch before dinner, his love of nature and gardening, and his tolerance for Alix's pets. Samuel Barrick '43 enlisted in the Air Force and served as a navigator on a B24 in the European Theater. After WWII, he attended Gettysburg College graduating in 1948. He served as States Attorney and States Senator for Frederick County and States Senator. After leaving the Senate he continued his successful Law Practice and was appointed county attorney. He served 15 years as a judge of the circuit
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courts of Frederick and Montgomery Counties. Judge Barrick was active in the community and participated in a variety of sports. Upon his retirement, in 1985, he and his wife began to travel extensively during the next 20 years. They visited many countries using many different means of travel. They also spent their winters in Naples, Fla., but always returned to their farm in Frederick which he enjoyed.
president of the Diversified Division. In 1985 he joined Inchcape bhd., in Southeast Asia going first to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia, where he was managing director of B-TRAK, their outlet for trucks and heavy equipment, and then to Singapore for five years where he was managing director of Inchcape's Diversified Products. Joe loved Hawaii and was an avid sailor, SCUBA diver and fisherman.
Captain Donald “Mase” Wells, USN '43 passed away on March 27, 2019. Mase graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. He had a lifelong passion for the U.S. Navy and proudly served on active duty for over 30 years. Ashore, Captain Wells served as an instructor at the U. S. Navy's Submarine School. He was an exchange student at the Royal Naval Staff College in Greenwich, London, England. Following this, he served on the staff of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe, stationed in London. During his active duty in the U.S. Navy, Captain Wells was awarded the Secretary of the Navy's Commendation Medal and two Presidential Legion of Merit Awards. On retiring from the U.S. Navy, in 1976, with over thirty-three years of service, Mase joined Environmental Science and Engineering, Inc., an employee owned company in Gainesville, Fla.
Colonel Gordon Mitchell Bruce Livingston, USMC (Ret) '49 passed away on August 10, 2019 in Bristol, RI. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in December of 1944. After World War II and service in China, Bruce graduated from Severn School and attended Johns Hopkins University. He left college to serve in the Korean War as a captain, where he received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with Combat "V". He later graduated from and received a master's degree from George Washington University. He fought in Vietnam where he was awarded a second Bronze Star. The crowning achievement of his military career was his duty as Commander of the Ninth Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan, shortly before his retirement in 1974. In his second career he moved to Rhode Island and became a boatbuilder and marine surveyor, working into his eighties.
Clifford “Wheaton” Vaughan Jr. '47 passed away on February 12, 2019. Wheaton graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. Wheaton followed his passion for invention and worked for DuPont in a Research and Development laboratory. In later years, he worked in corporate finance and was a partner in a real estate investment firm. In 1964, Wheaton married Beverley and they lived together in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Vermont. They have one daughter. An avid skier, sailor, and squash player, Wheaton also enjoyed classical music, playing guitar, painting, and games for the mind. Joseph “Joe” Bova '49 of Hawaii Kai passed away on September 9, 2018. Joe was born in Boston, Mass. He graduated from M.I.T. with a degree in mechanical engineering. He played Ice Hockey and Lacrosse all through his education and was Athlete of the Year 1954 at M.I.T. He came to Hawaii with the U.S. Air Force. Soon after his service he joined Castle and Cooke Ltd. When he retired he was vice
William “Bill” Sears '49 passed away on August 10, 2019. Bill was a loving family man and a devoted husband to his wife, Patricia, for 64 years. Bill had an easy going manner that always made others feel welcome, he loved being around water and was a sports enthusiast. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and served in the Navy for three years. While stationed in Coronado he met Patricia and they were married in 1954. Bill excelled in football and lacrosse in high school and loved golf later in life. After beginning his career as a stock broker in Los Angeles, he had a long and thriving career in Human Resources. Brigadier General Ward Morehouse LeHardy, USA (Ret.) '52 passed away on April 18, 2019. Just days before the attack on Pearl Harbor, he along with his mother and sister, Linda, boarded a ship in Hawaii bound for California. Ward graduated from the Class of 1956 at the United States Military Academy. Ward served in the Army proudly for 32 years. He was proud to be a member of the 101st Airborne Division and was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in 1984. In 1991, Ward and his wife
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Judy set out to sail around the world. Aboard their 39-foot cutter Cormorant, they set sail on an epic five-year adventure that included a stop 50 years later, to the minute, at the precise location where Ward's father lost his life in the Solomon Islands on November 13, 1942. Ward and Judy co-wrote a book entitled Once Around. With their great voyage behind them, they moved to Kilmarnock, Virginia in 1998. Sinkler “Sink” Warley Jr. '54 passed away on October 3, 2019. After Severn, Sink graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, and served in the United States Navy before transferring to the United States Air Force. Throughout his career, he worked at American Mutual Insurance, programmed computers at UniRoyal Tires, taught math, and worked as director of personnel at Orangeburg Regional Medical Center. No matter how much he worked, he would always find time to play golf, tennis, duck/dove hunting, and fishing or surfing on Folly Beach. An avid outdoorsman, he stayed busy working on his tree farm, taking care of two springer spaniels and a boykin spaniel, and enjoying his family, especially his grandkids. Merritt Vaughn '59 passed away on January 13, 2019. Merritt graduated from the University of Maryland. He was an art teacher in the public school system in Delaware and was a professional artist. He served his community in many ways, including teaching art to prisoners. Mr. Vaughn was the owner of a general contracting company, building customized post and beam homes. Thomas Flory '60 passed away on August 5, 2019. Tom was six years old when his family moved to Annapolis. He began playing golf at age 10, an illustrious talent that would take him to the Naval Academy, introduce him to his wife Priscilla and lead him around the world. At age 11, after winning the President's Cup at his local club, playing among a field of men, he exclaimed, "That day was the most exciting day of my 11-year old life...I knew then that I wanted to compete and golf was it! After that I was on the way." The name Thomas means, "one of equality." One of Tom's most endearing qualities was the way he treated everyone equally. He was most proud of his family and loved drawing others into "the family circle."
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MajGen Joseph “Joe” Stewart, USMC (Ret) '60 passed away on April 30, 2019. Joe graduated from the Naval Academy in 1964. He played lacrosse on multiple national champion teams at the Naval Academy. While serving as a Marine, he obtained his master's degree in operational research from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and a master's degree in management from Salve Regina College and the Naval War College in Rhode Island. During his 34-year Marine Corps career with service in Vietnam and Desert Storm, he held a variety of command and staff positions. He retired from the Marine Corps at the rank of Major General in 1998 and soon after assumed the duties as the United States Merchant Marine Academy Superintendent. He retired from the U.S. Maritime Service with the rank of Vice Admiral. Sterling “Ned” Zimmerman Jr. '62 passed away on September 8, 2019. After graduating from Severn School as Valedictorian, he attended Williams College and Cornell University. Over the next 50 years, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Chile and served the City of Grand Rapids in the City Planning and Economic Development departments. A few thoughts from his classmates: "Ned was a great guy, always cheerful and faithfully made the reunions." "He was so smart and yet, a pleasure to be around ... and a scrappy wrestler! I enjoyed visiting with Ned at the last few reunions and I will definitely miss him!" "Ned had the best subtle and subversive sense of humor. I always think of his smile that was always inscrutable and complex!" Pete Eldredge '68 passed away on July 31, 2019 in San Diego, Calif. Pete graduated from The University of Virginia. Upon graduation, Pete immediately traveled to San Diego. Pete was a Varsity athlete in football and lacrosse all four years at Severn. In lacrosse he was ALL-MSA twice and earned Most Valuable Player in 1968. As a midfielder at UVA he was an All American three times, including First Team All American in '71 and '72. In 1972, he set a new single season scoring record with 36 goals and also established a career scoring record with 94 goals and 22 assists which stood for 47 years, until 2019. He scored the game winning goal in the 1972 D1 National Championship, giving UVA its first national title in any sport. Pete was inducted into the Severn School Hall of Fame in 1987 and was inducted into the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1990. While Pete
is remembered for his athletics, what we'll all truly remember about "Uncle Pete" was his youthful smile, his unique approach to life and his ability to tell a story. He is survived by his two brothers, Seneca "Nick" Eldredge '67 and Robert "Bob" Eldredge III '77, sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jeffrey Jarva Chapman '90 passed away on May 28, 2019. Jeff graduated from The Ohio State University, where he was a member of the lacrosse team. He was most recently the director of distribution and delivery operations - Eastern Region for The Wall Street Journal. He is survived by his loving wife, Michele, their children, his mother and his sister. He enjoyed golf, traveling, tennis, coaching lacrosse, and cheering on the Buckeyes, Browns, and Washington Capitals. His most treasured time was spent with his children and wife. The memories he left, will live on with his family and friends forever. Raphael John Sassi '95 passed away on April 5, 2019. He graduated in 1999 from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. After some travel, he attended graduate school at The New York Academy of Art. He was awarded the Walter Erlebacher Award and received a NYAA year-long post-graduate residency and fellowship. Raphael exhibited in New York City, The Salmagundi Club, the New York Academy of Art, the Medialia Gallery, a solo exhibit in SoHo, and the Baltimore Museum of Art. He was published in Denver Westword, Elle magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, The New York Times, and Page Six of The New York Post. He received a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship Grant and taught anatomical drawing at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and the School for Visual Arts in Manhattan in their undergraduate programs. In 2009, he was awarded the Acadia Foundation and Richard Estes Artist Residency Grant. His work is part of numerous private collections, including that of Eric Fischl. In Colorado Collective magazine, Volume 3 (November 2016), can be found an in-depth interview given by Raphael. In this piece are photographs of Raphael and his work, as well as his lovely and thoughtful reflections about his artistic philosophy and vision. Raphael is remembered and cherished by his family and friends. At the end of his life, Raphael had limitless plans and hopes and dreams.
alumni in memoriam: W I L L I A M “ B I L L” H O W L A N D ‘ 3 3 H. J O H N BA D EN H O O P ‘35 N AT H A N I E L “ N AT ” J A M E S I I I ‘ 3 5 HENRY ORTLAND III ‘40 S A M U EL BA RRI C K ‘43 DONALD “MASE” WELLS ‘43 BA RO N G O RD O N ‘44 LERO Y VO N D ER LAG E ‘44 C H A R L E S WA LT O N ‘ 4 5
C L I F F O R D “ W H E AT O N ” VA U G H A N J R . ‘ 4 7 J O S E P H “ J O E ” B O VA ‘ 4 9 GORDON “BRUCE” LIVINGSTON ‘49 W I L L I A M “ B I L L” S E A R S ‘ 4 9 WILLIAM G. BENNET T III ‘59 JOHN WOOD ‘49 M E R R I T T VA U G H N ‘ 5 9 WA R D M O R E H O U S E L E H A R D Y ‘ 5 2 RICHARD G. CROMMELIN '60 A U G U S T “ B I L L” B R E W E R ‘ 5 4 THOMAS FLORY ‘60 PHILIP CREASOR ‘54 J O S E P H “ J O E ” S T E WA R T ‘ 6 0 S I N K L E R “ S I N K ” WA R L E Y J R . ‘ 5 4 N O R W O O D “ W O O D Y ” TAT M A N ‘ 6 1 W I L L I A M D U VA L L ‘ 5 6 R O B E R T E . E D WA R D S J R . ‘ 6 2 ARTHUR “GEOFF ” SHELDON ‘56 RICHARD “RICK” STEPHENSON ‘62 W I L L I A M “ B I L L” T Y D I N G S J R . ‘ 5 8 STERLING “NED” ZIMMERMAN JR . ‘62 R O B E R T T H AY E R C AT E S ‘ 6 4 PETER ELDREDGE ‘68 CHARLES RICE JR . ‘70 N A N C Y S AW Y E R A L G E E ‘ 7 4 JEFF CHAPMAN ‘90 friends of severn: RAPHAEL SASSI ‘95 W I LLI A M B I LL BAU G H HENRY REED ‘17 GEORGE BENSON JR. DOLORES “DEE” CLARK BETH DELL CARLOS DIAZ B O B G R AY BA RBA RA H I C KS
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“I always admired Mr. Lenham for his
down-to-earth personality and appreci-
ation for the outdoors. The quote in the signature of his email will always remind me of his example: 'A calm and modest
life brings more happiness than the pur-
suit of success combined with constant
restlessness.' • Severn in three words: Strong. Community. Mentorship.”
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“My first year at Severn I was a townie —
“I spent my childhood moving a lot.
Naval officer overseas. In my next two years
prior to Severna Park was three years.
it was the first time in my life I was a de-
into their Severna Park house a couple
parent. I really liked my classmates. I'm still
short amount of time, Severn consumed
the schools I attended, Severn was the win-
When I think of going home now, I
would talk to us at mealtimes and was very
of the few things my four siblings and
I lived in Annapolis because my dad was a
The longest my family lived anywhere
I was a boarder and I just loved it! Somehow
By good fortune, my parents moved
pendent who was not under the control of a
of weeks before sixth grade. Within a
good friends with several classmates. Of all
my life because I was new to the area.
ner. • I remember Mr. and Mrs. Teel. Mr. Teel
think about Severn a lot. Severn is one
inspiring. He was such a good man.”
I share, given our age gap of 15 years. It's a bond for our family — it felt like home for the better part of the years I
was there. Home away from home. • Dr. Baugh has been such an influence in G R A C E
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“When the first of our friends got mar-
ried — only Severn folks were in the bridal party ... we had been together
since the sixth grade. • I looked up to Ms. Lise Charlier. She was my advisor
for part of my Upper School experience. She took care of us — emotionally and academically. • My advice for the Class of 2020 is, milk your college experience for all it has to offer. Build a
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your priorities.”
my life. She is a superb educator, such
a smart person, she cares so much about her students. She is a force. • Relationships matter. I've learned that over and over again in the real world. The net-
work of relationships you have will help
you navigate through many parts of life.”
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“My junior year our group of friends became really de-
fined. We had an amazing crowd to hang out with—we
have lasting connections. We've stayed amazingly close. I realized junior year these were my lifelong friends. I
had a great high school experience. I know I'm lucky in that way. • My Upper School time capsule would
include Golden Eye the James Bond 007 video game. Our golf clubs, and Dave Matthews' music. He was our soundtrack throughout high school. • Mr. Bryan
Johnson was a mentor I admired at Severn. He was the most single influential teacher I had. He was the in-
terim wrestling coach, and he was my English teacher. He was a jock, but an intellectual. He was a great guy, a class act all around. “
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“I remember spending time in the old gym — it was so small and had a special
environment. Also, the old Woods Hall.
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of the old equipment in the basement of
my senior year. I knew everyone really well.
Woods Hall. We'd go to the basement to
We did classes and extracurriculars together.
work out. • If I could have a cup of coffee
In the last week of school it struck me I
with any Severn person today it would be
wasn't going to see my classmates as much
Mr. Creeden. He was very supportive of
anymore. They felt like family. Severn is such
me. He was impactful in my life. I'd love
a close knit community. • My advice for the
for him to see how far I've come since I
Class of 2020 is, when you go to college get
was first admitted to Severn. • My advice
involved in as much as you can — anything
for the Class of 2020 is to remember that
that interests you, go for it! Join clubs and
the relationships you have are the most
make friends because your paths might in-
important thing in life. I don't remember
tersect later. Put yourself out there to meet
every game and class, but I remember and
people.”
appreciate the relationships I have with
classmates, friends and teachers from the community of Severn. “
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