Through the Arch Magazine - Summer/Fall 2021 by Shattuck-St. Mary's

Through the Arch MAGAZINE

LOOKING FORWARD

With Joyful Anticipation

SUMMER/FALL 2021

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The Class of 2021 Rises Out of the Pandemic with a Triumphant In-Person Commencement Ceremony Proud family members, friends, and Shattuck-St. Mary’s faculty and staff congratulated the 2021 graduates following their Commencement ceremony at the end of May. You can read about the many accomplishments of this resilient class and see more photos from the joyous event on pages 13-18.

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EDITORIAL TEAM Editors Alyssa Christian Megan Maschoff Contributing Writers Matt Cavellier Alyssa Christian Mike Frankenfield Brook Garzone ’12 Megan Maschoff Ellie Ray ’14 DESIGN TEAM Layout and Design Alyssa Christian Contributing Photographers Matt Addington Megan Maschoff Johnnie Walker SUPPORT TEAM Kim Bakken Adria Domine Fr. Henry Doyle Maggie Osterbauer Lee ’03

A FOND FAREWELL TO THE CRACK SQUAD An honorable tribute to the 138-year-old School drill team.

OUR SCHOOL MISSION

We are a global learning community that honors tradition while embracing innovation. By cultivating creative, independent thinking, we foster the transformation of our students to become citizens of integrity for an ever-changing world. Shattuck-St. Mary’s School community, with its strong commitment to protecting human rights and dignity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin in its admissions and scholarship programs, the administration of its educational, athletic, or other school programs, or its employment practices.

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CONTENTS

SSM ALUMNI: FACES OF THE FRONTLINES

Seven SSM alums share their compelling experiences as frontline and essential workers during the pandemic.

INDEX

From the Head of School............. 5

Class Notes.......................... 49

School News........................... 7

Marriages........................... 52

Arts News............................ 33

Births................................ 54

Sports News......................... 37

In Memoriam........................ 55

Alumni Events....................... 43

SSMörgåsbord....................... 57

A DAY IN THE LIFE: SSM ONLINE ON CAMPUS

ON THE COVER: The SSM community excitedly rang in the

Learn what a typical day is like for the first students of the SSM Online Division during their on-campus stay.

PHOTO: MEGAN MASCHOFF

new school year with a confetti-filled celebration on the Parade Field. Pictured: Lilas Metro, Violette Metro ‘27, Felipe Kubo ‘22, and Nicole Abreu ‘25.

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FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Matt cavellier

| head of school

ver the last twenty years, the Shattuck-St. Mary’s School campuses have experienced considerable changes. For a good chunk of that time, there was major construction being done to one part of campus or another, from the renovations to the Rectory and Clapp dormitories to the additions of the Hub and Sports Complex. Almost all of these upgrades and new construction projects were completed with an eye to the future, towards a growing student body, and to meet the needs of education in an everchanging world. These new and updated spaces on campus are important as our School embraces the innovation that has become the hallmark of a ShattuckSt. Mary’s School education since the turn of the century. Each one of them—from our expanded classroom underneath the new entrance to St. Mary’s Hall, to the weCreate® Center, to our newest dormitory, Kim Hall—support the mission of our

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School by helping us enact our global learning community dedicated to the transformation of our students into citizens of integrity. The future generations of students to enter through the Whitney Memorial Arch will be met with buildings of astounding beauty and increasingly state-of-the-art functionality. In their science classes, they will learn of our partnership with Nokomis Energy to power our School using solar energy and perhaps travel up the hill to visit one of the solar gardens of which we are a part. They will tuck in at night behind the safety of our keycard security system. They will grow and learn in our ScholarShift® model, designed to emphasize the 21st century skills they will need for the predicted 4-6 times they change careers over their working lifetime. All that they will experience is truly astounding, and as we continue to explore new research on best teaching

practices, there will undoubtably be even more exciting opportunities for our students to develop and prepare for their future. It must be said, however, that Shattuck-St. Mary’s School would not be where it is today without the people who came before us. From those who contributed to our burgeoning community here in the wilderness of a territory on the cusp of statehood, to those who managed through the departure of the military, to those who governed during the years of dangerously low enrollment, our future students owe a great deal of gratitude to those teachers, students, staff members, and Board of Trustee leaders who have come before. As we continue to meet the challenges presented by a global pandemic—and trust me, for a boarding school in the heart of Minnesota, they are myriad— we are privileged to know we draw upon over 160 years of experience, support, and love for our community. The light in the darkness we highlighted in the last

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“It is the strength of the past that demands we look to the future, set goals, and see them through.”

Officers Matthew Cavellier Head of School The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya Honorary Chair Kristi Klungness ’84 Chair Michael Johnson ’94

Urbana, Illinois

Ruthie Sudderth ‘02 Lansing, Michigan Megan Trout ’04 Chicago, Illinois

Ruth Schenck Wiegand ’97 Lakeville, Minnesota

Kristen Van Slyke Wright ’04 Colorado Springs, Colorado

Megan Trout ’04

Ex Officio

Secretary-Treasurer Trustees Lev Alcott ’65 Parker, Colorado

Bill Brewster ’85 Lakewood, Colorado Nora Brown ’96 Essex Junction, Vermont Ed Carpenter ’60 Rio Verde, Arizona David Duncombe ’79 Appleton, Wisconsin Michael Ford ’78

Kim Bakken

Office Manager Donna Burch Brown ’86

Alumni Association Board President

Molly Whipple

Parents' Association President The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya

X Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota Trustee Emeriti

Sharon Hoffman Avent ’64 Linda Stone Dasher ’56 Dan Gislason ’62

Abby Carlstrom Humphrey ’62 Hugh Wooldridge ’55 Administration

Rev. Colin Maltbie School Chaplain Heather Moorhead Director of the Middle School Mark Olson Director of Technology Integration and Safety Daniel Ray Academic Dean Scott Ryberg Chief Financial Officer Patrick Schaefer Director of the Upper School Erin Sellner Director of Human Resources Alumni Association Officers Donna Burch-Brown ’86 President Laurel Simer ’07 Vice President Karen Ronningen ’95 Secretary Alumni Association Members Matthew Andrew ’92 Kyle Armstrong ’97

Naperville, Illinois

John Blackmer

Wade Fenn ’76

Jonathan Hancock

& Campus Security

John Goldfine ’73

Courtney Cavellier

Grace Hayden ’86

Fort Wayne, Indiana Hank Huang ’04 Taipei City, Taiwan Paul Jeremiassen ’62 Olney, Montana Michael Johnson ’94 Minneapolis, Minnesota Kristi Klungness ’84 Bloomfield, Michigan

Matt Cavellier SSM Head of School

David Nicol ’75

Vice Chair

Faribault, Minnesota

So think of this issue, and every issue really, as our thank you for your continued support. The articles, pictures, class notes, and updates all tell an interconnected story of the life of our great School. Thank you for looking back with us, and continue to look forward.

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2021-2022 OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND ADMINISTRATION

Brant Barr ’73

issue of Through the Arch is growing brighter, and our committed team of educators, support staff, and administrators look forward to the day—long in the future—when a new column is added to the Community Walk celebrating our colleagues whose significant impact buoyed our School through these challenging times. It is the strength of the past that demands we look to the future, set goals, and see them through.

Joel MacIntosh ’86 Wayzata, Minnesota Tamara Kloeckl Nelsen ’80 Woodbury, Minnesota

Director of Community Life

Associate Head of School Matthew Cavellier Head of School

Michele Cornish

Erik Jensen ’77 Chae Ryun (Michelle) Kim ’16

Director of Athletics

Roger Paquin ’95

Amy Cox ’94

Dr. Rande Paquin-Stanton ’93

Director of Auxiliary Programs Andrew Garlinski ’98

Director of Admissions Jody Koch

Emily Petraglia ’04 Linda Cayce Rachels ’66

Director of Health Services

Kurt Simer ’99

Maggie Osterbauer Lee ’03

Rebecca Stapleton Smart ’85

Director of Institutional Advancement

Mihoko Fujita Ward ’98

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SCHOOL NEWS

SCHOOL NEWS Shattuck-St. Mary’s Partners with Nokomis Energy

To continue the mission of embracing innovation, ShattuckSt. Mary’s School has paired with local solar energy company, Nokomis Energy, to move to a cleaner energy source and reduce energy costs for the School. By the end of 2021, SSM is projected to have subscribed 120% of our total usage (~6,000,000 kWh) through eight of Nokomis Energy’s solar gardens. To date, the School has saved more than $65,000 and will save roughly $60,000 annually for the next 25 years. “Shattuck-St. Mary’s School is excited to partner with Nokomis Energy in an effort to provide leadership in the area of renewable energy in Southern Minnesota,” stated SSM Head of School Matt Cavellier. “In addition, we are pleased the partnership will allow our students to gain a more complete understanding of solar energy and career opportunities in the field.” This partnership brings solar energy even closer to campus by providing onsite access to the local solar gardens (some of which are located just a mile from campus), a real-time monitoring data portal, as well as, other STEM-related tools to engage SSM students in learning more about clean energy.

“By introducing young people to careers in renewable energy, we help move the energy transition forward because we need a lot more people focused on getting things done,” expressed Nokomis Energy partner, Brendan Dillon. “The more we can do to get students interested in a clean energy career path, the better.”

On Sept. 14th, students and faculty from the SSM science departments along with Tim Cox, Scott Ryberg, and Matt Cavellier, traveled to one of the local solar farms for the official ribbon cutting ceremony with Nokomis Energy.

Nokomis Energy was founded in 2017 to help the people, businesses, and communities of the Upper Midwest benefit from the transition to a clean energy economy. The Nokomis team brings several decades of national experience in successful, clean energy development to the region, which has led to the deployment of over 50MW of solar energy locally.

New & Improved School Website

Shattuck-St. Mary’s proudly launched a newly redesigned website on July 23! Over the previous seven months, SSM’s Marketing and Communications team worked closely with Finalsite, a web development company that specializes in school websites, to develop a design that better reflects our campus community, program offerings, and brand, while improving navigation and providing a modern, engaging aesthetic. Highights of the new site:

 Consolidated School and athletics sites: Previously, these existed as two separate sites, but are now both accessible from one central location under the same domain.

 Mobile responsive design: The new site provides a much cleaner, easier-to-navigate experience for mobile phone and tablet users.

 Improved navigation: The architecture of the main menu and sub-page navigation has been

updated to help users find the information they’re looking for more intuitively and efficiently.

 Five language translation options: From a drop-down menu on the top navigation bar, the website can be translated into Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Vietnamese, or Russian.

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Explore the SSM Campus On New Biking and Hiking Trails

Throughout the last year, members of the SSM community have partnered with Cannon River Offroad Cycling and Trails and community volunteers to build and maintain a series of walking and biking trails in the woods around campus. With only one section left to build, the almost 4.5 miles of trail are now open for the public! SSM Athletic Director Michele Cornish, an avid mountain biker herself, estimates that hundreds of people have used the trails by now; many locals use them daily and even residents of the Twin Cities metro area have driven to Faribault to try them out. Additionally, the Cannon Valley Mountain Biking Team, a local team that is part of the Minnesota Cycling Association, uses the trails for their training. SSM student Kate Bittenbender ’25 races with the team. You can read more about her success in the news section on the SSM website. Visitors may enjoy the trails for mountain biking, hiking, dog walking, trail running, snowshoeing, and Nordic skiing. (No motor vehicles are allowed.) Many SSM students use the trails for their science classes and extracurriculars as well, with activities such as birding and foraging. Both students and adults in the community help with trail maintenance, and even the Board of Trustees participated in our recent fall cleanup! You can find the SSM trails on “Trail Forks” at trailforks.com/ trails/shattuck-st-mary-s. Be sure to try them out next time you visit campus!

SSM-Forest City Celebrates First Graduating Class! Shattuck-St. Mary’s Forest City International School welcomed their first students in the fall of 2018, and now, just a few short years later, they are celebrating their very first graduating class. SSM-Forest City, which is located in South East Asia’s first ecologically green city on the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, is an age 3-12th grade school that taught 161 students in the 2020-21 school year. And of those 161, twelve of them received their diploma this year, becoming the school’s first official graduating class. “In my three years here at SSM, I’ve seen how excellence takes on different shapes in others, how integrity can grow slowly, and how innovation enables a community to persevere through obstacles,” said 2021 graduate and valedictorian, Sim Shu Qing, who will be attending Duke Kunshan University in the fall under full scholarship. Not only was it a momentous occasion for the graduates to celebrate the completion of their high school education, but they were also recognized for their resilient, tenacious, and innovative spirit as they overcame many challenges presented by the global pandemic. As Head of School Dr. Gregg Maloberti said when he addressed the graduating class, “A high school education is like a Swiss Army knife that’s equipped with twenty to thirty different tools. We expect you to be better at some things than others, so figure out which things you are good at and pursue them with passion. You have the tools you need to succeed in the future.”

Kate Bittenbender ’25, a member of the Cannon Valley Mountain Biking Team, uses the improved bike trails to train for her races.

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The SSM Parents’ Association Funds Campus Improvements with Proceeds from Record-Breaking Silent Auction 

Photo Credit: Pioneer Press

The Parents’ Association were able to purchase a number of items to help improve student areas on campus with the proceeds from the auction, including new tables, chairs, and lounge seating for the Mother’s Sit at St. Mary’s Hall (top left and right photos), new carpeting and furniture in Breck Dormitory (bottom left), Culligan water coolers for all of the dormitories (bottom middle), and new furnishings for the study area in Upper Morgan (bottom right.)

Last winter, the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Parents’ Association embarked on one of its most ambitious fundraising events yet: a virtual silent auction with items generously donated by the SSM community. All proceeds raised would go towards the improvement of the dormitories and other student-driven spaces on campus. The Parents’ Association works to enhance the experience of every single student at SSM, through fundraisers and special activities, such as creating Sabre Surprise Packages for parents to purchase and send to their children during Finals Week, and volunteering at campus events, like our Fall and Winter Family Weekend celebrations. Every parent of an enrolled student is a member of the PA, and they can be as involved as they choose. All members of the SSM community were able to participate in the auction in February, which kicked off with a live Zoom event. Participants received a link to a fantastic array of items for bidding, from Father Doyle-themed socks to a luxurious stay in a unique California vacation home. 9

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After all was said and done, the auction raised over $24,235, an incredible amount. Then, an anonymous donor decided to not only match but double that amount, bringing the grand total raised to $72,705! With these proceeds, Breck Dormitory, St. Mary’s Hall, and the study-area space in Upper Morgan saw major upgrades including new furniture, painting, and carpeting. Additionally, St. Mary’s, Breck, Clapp, and Whipple dormitories received new water dispensers, to ensure each student has access to fresh drinking water every day. We would like to thank the members of the Parents’ Association who facilitated this record-breaking fundraiser, as well as everyone who donated items, participated in the auction, and our anonymous donor. Your generosity has ensured great change that will make a lasting impact on Shattuck-St. Mary’s students for years to come.

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WELCOMING NEW TRUSTEES & LEADERSHIP Shattuck-St. Mary’s welcomed three new members to the Board of Trustees, along with the new presidents of the Alumni Association and Parents’ Association, with the start of the fiscal year on July 1. The Board of Trustees’ first meetings of the 2021-2022 school year were held at the end of September, both virtually and in-person on the SSM campus. Over the course of several days, Board members had the opportunity to attend classes for some true “hands-on” learning, like Megan Trout ’04 assisting with a pig heart dissection in Dr. Maren LaLiberty’s BioScience class. They also joined students, faculty, and staff in cleaning up several areas on campus, including the St. Mary’s Hall Chapel, Newhall Auditorium, and the bike trails.

Donna Burch Brown ’86

Alumni Association Board President St. Paul, Minnesota Donna entered SSM in 1982 as a freshman coming from Whitefish, Montana. She attended the School for 4 years, and graduated in 1986.

Educational Background:

B.A., M.A., Oxford University Ed.M., Harvard University

Professional Experience:

Currently retired, with experience as a school headmaster, teacher, and coach.

Associate’s degree in Advertising Design, BFA in Graphic Design

Professional Experience:

Local/Civic Organization Involvement:

25 years experience working in publishing, specializing in interior book design and format.

Involved with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Allen County Public Library, and Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

Currently Reading:

“I Really Needed this Today” by Hoda Kotb and “Profiles in Kindness” by Paul E. Kotz

Jonathan Hancock

Currently Reading:

A Fond SSM Memory:

Trustee Fort Wayne, Indiana

A Fond SSM Memory:

A Fun Fact About Donna: “I am a first

Jonathan was a faculty member at Shattuck-St. Mary’s from 1975 to 1981. He has also served on the board of Shattuck-St. Mary’s Educational Services (SSMES).

“I have many fond moments, but the one that will last forever is making the Wooden Soldier’s team my sophomore year.” generation American on my mother’s side, she was born in Germany and her entire family lives in Germany.” 11

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“The Reckoning” by David Halberstam and “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead “Being a houseparent/teacher to sesveral SSM and SSMES Trustees.” A Fun Fact About Jonathan:

“Christopher Robin’s nanny was my nanny.”

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Educational Background:

Georgetown University Washington, D.C.

Professional Experience:

Currently a mother of four children, with experience working in International Equity Sales for Credit Suisse First Boston in New York, New York. Currently Reading:

“American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins A Fond SSM Memory:

“U14 Boys hockey National Championship win!” A Fun Fact About Molly: “I grew up in

Minnesota, lived in New York and New Jersey for 20 years, and moved back to Minnesota with my husband Trey and our four children three years ago. I enjoy watching our four children play hockey, and in my free time playing paddle tennis and wake surfing with friends!”

Molly Whipple

Parents’ Association President Excelsior, Minnesota Molly and her husband Trey are the parents of John Whipple ’25, a current sophomore at SSM and a member of the Boys Hockey Center of Excellence.

Professional Experience:

Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications at the Michigan Health and Hospital Association

Professional Experience:

Experience in business as a consultant, financial analyst, and marketing. 27 years as a marketer for the Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Currently a lecturer at the University of WisconsinOshkosh’s College of Business.

Local/Civic Organization Involvement:

Serves on the boards of the Michigan Nonprofit Association, the Michigan Health Council, and the McLaren Lansing Foundation.

A Fond SSM Memory:

“Meeting my best friend in the world, Shae, and spending three years as teammates and roommates in Clapp.” A Fun Fact About Ruthie:

“I used to sing the national anthem for my own hockey games in my goalie gear. I also sang for a Detroit Tigers game, and others.”

David attended Saint James School from 1973-75, and attended Shattuck School for his freshman and sophomore years. As a student, he was a member of the debate, wrestling, and cross-country teams. He sang in the choir and was an acolyte for Chapel services.

Degree in Asian Studies from Northwestern University. Attended Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship, earning a Master’s and Doctorate in International Relations. Recently earned a Master’s in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University, with plans to pursue more graduate studies.

B.A., English, Michigan State University Minors in French and Communications

“Razorblade Tears” by S.A. Cosby

Trustee Appleton, Wisconsin

Educational Background:

Currently Reading:

David Duncombe ’79

A Fond SSM Memory:

Ruthie Sudderth ’02 Trustee Lansing, Michigan

Ruthie entered SSM in 1999 and attended for three years. As a student, she was a member of the Girls Hockey program and the Players Theatre Troupe.

“I remember a philosophy class that I took with Denis Wadley where the class would take a walk in the woods every Wednesday and discuss big ideas. Afterwards we would eat dinner together in the back of the refectory and continue to talk. I have found since that that quality of conversation is rare in life.” A Fun Fact About David:

“I am chief, Maada, in an African village in Sierra Leone. We are helping to build a girl’s school in that village this year.” SUMMER/FALL 2021

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Commencement 2021

Celebrating an Extraordinary Class After an Extraordinary Year

aving displayed great determination and adaptability while navigating a new normal, the Class of 2021 successfully completed their Shattuck-St. Mary's academic journey on May 28, with a much-anticipated in-person ceremony on the North Chapel Lawn. Additionally, the celebration was live-streamed online for the graduates, family, and friends who were unable to attend.

A number of pandemic protocols were in place to ensure the health and safety of those in attendance, including limiting the number of guests, and incorporating the traditional Closing Chapel service into the Commencement ceremony itself. The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya, X Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota, shared some wise words as a prelude to his opening prayer: "It’s often said that the days are long, and the years are short. For most of us, it is a mad scramble to just get through all of the things that are on the to-do list in a given day. And then we

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turn around, and wonder where all of the years have gone. So for all of you who are graduates on this day, and all of you who are the family and friends who love and support them, I hope that whatever else is going through your mind in the course of this ceremony, you take a minute to savor all you have received in this place. That will be a deep well to sustain you through all of the long days, and the short years, that are to come." Following Bishop Loya's blessing of the senior boys and girls, which included the traditional gold cross and lapel pin presentation, Student Body President Luke Buss '21 introduced the Commencement speaker, Monique Lamoureaux-Morando '08. Monique attended Shattuck-St. Mary's for four years, along with her twin sister, Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson '08. As a former member of the U.S. Women's Hockey National Team, she is a six-time hockey World Champion and Olympic

Gold medalist. She and her sister are fierce gender-equity advocates, and cowrote the book Dare to Make History, which chronicles their hockey careers and the challenges they encountered and overcame in their journeys to success. The sisters also co-founded the Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux Foundation, which aims to help underprivileged youth in their home state of North Dakota. In her address, Monique encouraged the graduates to view struggles as opportunities, and emphasized the importance of helping others. "I hope you all go forth to pursue your dreams with passion and an unrelenting desire to improve and succeed. And if you come up short—which you most certainly will at some point—I hope you see it as an opportunity to learn, grow, and get better. And while all of you are on your own paths to being great, I hope you help others and make a difference along the way, as so many people have done for me and my sister over the years."

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The valedictorian address was delivered via a pre-recorded video by Yuchen (Eric) Wei, who had been distant learning in his hometown of Beijing, China, since March of 2020. Eric's heartfelt speech focused on appreciation for the School and the persistant efforts of the faculty and staff in maintaining academic excellence in the face of the pandemic. He urged his fellow classmates to cherish the present, proclaiming, "Valuing what we can now is sometimes more important than dreaming about our future." Eric ended his speech with a quote from Shattuck-St. Mary's English and ESL Instructor Jan Gould-Martin '75: "Remember, this is always your place. No matter where you are in the future, don’t forget where you came from." Eric shared that he "looks forward to returning to campus and seeing my classmates again during the reunions in the future." Following the conferring of diplomas and the closing prayer, the joyous ceremony concluded with the traditional "farewell" receiving line along the Community Walk, where faculty and staff offer their congratulations and best wishes to the graduates as they join the ranks of the many alumni who walked before them.

-Monique Lamoureaux-Morando '08 Commencement Speaker

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2020-2021 Honors & Awards UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS ACADEMIC AWARDS Below English Literature Prize: Taylor Thomas '21 SSM English Department Prize for Writing: Dung (Dennis) Le '21 and Yuchen (Eric) Wei '21 English Mastery Award: Yudong (Peter) Ai '23 and Sakura Matsudo '22 Poehler Mathematics Medal: Yuchen (Eric) Wei '21 Agerter Science Award: Siyoung Lee '21 Rensselaer Medal: Lehan (Hammer) Yang '22 Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award: Lehan (Hammer) Yang '22 Fenn Brothers Innovation Award: Chloe Bednar '23 Bloom Memorial History Prize: Noah Sutherland '22 Whitney Latin Prize: Yuchen (Eric) Wei '21 Below French Prize: Hathaway Heart '21 Mandarin Chinese Prize: Khai Manh Do '21 Marthena Drybread Spanish Prize: Michelle Nutescu '21 American Sign Language Prize: Margaux Cardenas '21 CUM LAUDE SOCIETY Abigail Gross '21, Zaoqianshu (Tina) Gu '21, Hathaway Heart '21, Jaeyeon (Kate) Kim '21, Dung (Dennis) Le '21, Chris Lee '21, Siyoung Lee '21, Linh Nga Nguyen '21, Wenqing (Cindy) Peng '21, Camryn Rintoul '21, Yuchen (Eric) Wei '21 New Inductees: Griffin Gyurci '22, Seungmin Han '22, Sydney Morrow '22, Andrew Oh '22, Rubye Strickland '21, Taylor Thomas '21, Yichi (Jeremy) Zhang '21 ATHLETIC AWARDS The Holsinger Sportsmanship Award: Grace Campbell '21, Grant Tonjum '22 Zulfer Plaque: Carson Piña '21 Kramer Cup: Camryn Rintoul '21 Williams Cup: Luke Buss '21 SSM Women’s Association Most Improved Girl Athlete Award: Alyssa Lamb '25 ARTS AWARDS Performer of the Year Award: Emma Politoski '21 Spotlight on SSM Award: Hannah Ray '21 Wagner Dramatics Award: Emma Politoski '21 National School Choral Award: Abigail Gross '21 National School Orchestra Award: Madeleine Masiello '21 Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Lucy Hudson '22 John Phillip Sousa Band Award: Brewer Williams '22 Visual Arts Awards: Yuchen (Eric) Wei '21 and Jaeyeon (Kate) Kim '21 Dance Award: Emma Politoski '21 Photography Award: Dung (Dennis) Le '21 Jay Wang Animation & Video Award: Sean Karaman '22

SERVICE AND CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Tricker-Newman Award: Hathaway Heart '21 School Service Award: Linh Nga Nguyen '21 Elena Lizier International Student Award: Linh Nga Nguyen '21 Waitt Dearborn Award: Hathaway Heart '21 Charles B. Bud Wilkinson Award: Gwenyth Eichfeld '21 SOPHOMORE CLASS AWARDS Yale Cup: Tiffany Ogunsemi '23 Derry Gardner Memorial Award: Lucia Engelhardt '23 Princeton Plaque: Angela Dinis Perez '23 JUNIOR CLASS AWARDS Wellesley Book Award: Lotte Aga '22 Harvard Prize Book: Griffin Gyurci '22 Yale Book Award: Noah Sutherland '22 Cooley Award: Maxwell Morehead '22 Bishop Kellogg Award: Lily Black '22, Brewer Williams '22 SENIOR CLASS AWARDS Valedictorian: Yuchen (Eric) Wei '21 Two-Year Bishop Kellogg Award: Abigail Gross '21 and Dung (Dennis) Le '21 Four-Year Bishop Kellogg Award: Emma Politoski '21 Personal Achievement Award: Hannah Rodgers '21 Most Improved Senior Award: Carson Piña '21 Plugger's Prize: Christopher Robert Kerr '21 Spectator Award: Yichi (Jeremy) Zhang '21 Good Companion Award: Abigail Gross '21 Cornelia Whipple Award: Tusani Nhleko '21 Patty Travers Award: Linh Nga Nguyen '21 Newburg Silver Medal: Hailey Peters '21 Theopold Gold Medal: Yuchen (Eric) Wei '21 Hauschild Senior Scholarship: Yuchen (Eric) Wei '21 ScholarShift Awards: Justin Hubble, Linh Nga Nguyen '21, Tusani Nhelko '21, David Schoneman '21, Maxwell Stultz '21, Sora Waites '21 ScholarShift Honorable Mention: Charles Friel '21, Madeline Grate '21, Shelbi Guttormson '21, Hathaway Heart '21, Adam Niraula '21, Wenqing (Cindy) Peng '21, Camryn Rintoul '21, Taylor Thomas '21, Zihan (James) Wang '21, Youchen (Eric) Wei '21 Diploma with Honors: Margaux Cardenas '21, Abigail Gross '21, Hathaway Heart '21, Teagan Langevin '21, Hailey Peters '21, Emma Politoski '21, Rubye Strickland '21 Diploma with Distinction in BioScience: Caroline Cardenas '21, Sichu (Flora) Chen '21, Gwenyth Eichfeld '21, Joonmyeong (David) Kim '21, Helen Kliewer '21, Dung (Dennis) Le '21, Siyoung Lee '21, Yinglun Li '21, Ao (Amber) Lu '21, Michelle Nutescu '21, Rubye Strickland '21 Diploma with Distinction in Engineering: Zaoqianshu (Tina) Gu '21, Hathaway Heart '21, Madeleine Masiello '21, Jaehun (Aquinas) Park '21, Corey Taylor '21, Yichi (Jeremy) Zhang '21

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Diploma with Distinction in The Major: Grace Canterbury '21, Robert Gutwein '21, Michaela Karon '21, Josie Mendeszoon '21, Linh Nga Nguyen '21, Matthew Ogunsemi '21, XuChen (Boncl) Tang '21 Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs: Noah Reznik '21 POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE Christian Graham, Christian Matson, Scott Morrow

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS Charles "Bud" Wilkinson Community Service Award: Kate Bittenbender '25 Most Improved Student Award: Cyrus Khosravi '24 Scanlon Award: Lulu Gray '24, Calvin Vachon '24 Bishop Kellogg Award: Kate Bittenbender '25 ACADEMIC AWARDS English Prize: Drake Murray '24, Maggie Scannell '24 The Janes Award: Jade Aga '26, Lauren Bittenbender '27, Will Sperling '27 Mathematics Prize: Jiyun (Sarah) Hyun '24 Science Prize: Eliza Bowler '24 History Prize: Jizhen (Jeff) Zhang '24 World Language Prize: Lulu Gray '24 Global Language Prize: Biying (Bella) Tian '25 ARTS AWARDS Band Award: Kyle Cox '24 Orchestra Award: Penelope Parrish '24 Choir Award: Ziteng (Lucas) Xiang '25 Drama Award: Penelope Parrish '24 Visual Arts Award: Izabella Pitan '24

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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

we honor you! 35 YEARS OF SERVICE

Just days after Shattuck-St. Mary’s celebrated the return of an inperson commencement for the Class of 2021, the School brought back another much-loved tradition with the annual Employee Recognition Picnic. Faculty and staff gathered at the Legacy Golf Pavilion to enjoy good food and beautiful weather, while honoring the milestones and contributions of their dedicated colleagues.

30 YEARS OF SERVICE

MIKE FRANKENFIELD English Instructor

JAN PEPER School Store Manager

Recognized by Courtney Cavellier (right)

Recognized by Amy Cox ‘94 (left)

Congratulations

20 YEARS OF SERVICE

to our 2021 Retirees!

STEVE CORNISH (left) Mathematics Instructor

They have worn many hats, they have adapted through decades of change, and most of all, they helped shape Shattuck-St. Mary’s School into the place it is today. It is with our sincerest thanks that we applaud and congratulate our recent retirees, Richard Kettering, Larry Floren, Beth Trout, and Linda Barral on their combined 125 years of service to our SSM community.

DICK KETTERING

43 years of service Librarian, Crack Squad Facilitator, Tennis Coach “For over four decades, Dick was ever-present in the halls of our School. The impact he made on me not only as a teacher, but as a person, cannot be understated. He is in an elite group of people who gave so much of themselves and for such a long time to SSM. Dick’s legacy is that he was a bridge-builder for SSM and Faribault. He was dedicated to fostering the relationship between the School and the wider community, through his work with the Hirst Library, the Crack Squad, and the Fesler-Lampert program.” — Steve Cornish, Matthematics Instructor (left) 19

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DAN RAY (right) Academic Dean

LARRY FLOREN 33 years of service Painter, Paint Supervisor

“Larry brightened our world not only with paint, but also with his easy-going attitude. He amazed me often with his knowledge of what color an area was painted, and the last time it was painted, typically off the top of his head. In his final year here, with campus closed for the pandemic, Larry and Doc painted three dorms. I am still not sure how they managed it! Larry was a pleasure to work with and will be missed.” — Tim Cox, Director of Facilities & Grounds

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15 YEARS OF SERVICE

Cale Politoski, Sports Complex Manager, Andrew Garlinski ‘98, Director of Admissions, Pat Schaefer, Upper School Director & History Instructor

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5 YEARS OF SERVICE

(front row) Kurt

Klett, Sports Complex Attendant, Kelly Garlinkski, History Instructor, Erin Sellner, Human Resources Director

(front row) Katherine

Hauschild, Asst. Director of College Counseling, Megan Maschoff, MarComm Manager, Tiana Hamilton ’10, Admissions Associate

(back row) Mike

(back row) Kitty

Schreyer, Driver & Sports Complex Attendant Rich Bailey, Unknown Instructor, Pete Johnson, Assistant Athletic Director & Girls U16 Assistant Coach

Gorman-Hanson, Student Activities Director, Stephanie Vagle, weCreate Director, Matthew Dilworth, Spanish Instructor, Lori Schleif, Unknown, Peter Schleif, Director of VPP Not pictured: Chris Bothun and Dan Moyer

honorary alumni (front row, left-right)

Matt Inman, Bob Moullin, Pete Johnson, Kurt Klett, Joan Bultman, Maren LaLiberty, Tabitha Bailey, Tim Cox, Erin Sellner (back row)

Mike Schreyer, Greg Simons, Des Christopher, Mark Olson, Rich Bailey, Melissa Boik, Jason Langevin, Marc Sutton

BETH TROUT

33 years of service Spanish Teacher, Admissions Associate, Middle School Director “From my perspective, Beth’s greatest accomplishment as the Head of the Middle School was that she embraced a reconfigured Middle School model that included the 9th graders and helped us all see the ‘cool’ in Middle School. From Singing Hills to Minnesnowta Days to Eagle Bluff, she put her heart and soul into creating a tight-knit and dedicated Middle School faculty who trusted her, who respected her leadership, and who passed on her infectious enthusiasm to our Middle School students. We had a lot of fun.” — Mike Frankenfield, English Instructor (left)

LINDA BARRAL 16 years of service Director of Food Services

“Linda lead the SSM Food Service division for 16 years, during which she watched her two boys, Peter and Paul, graduate and thrive within the community. With Linda’s guidance and keen restaurant sense, she not only transformed the way SSM ‘did food service’ once, twice, but three times. Linda, from the bottom of our hearts, your SSM will forever be grateful for the love, care, and nourishment you gave. We truly wish you all the best—in a warmer climate—but do hope that you will always feel you have a home here.” — Amy Cox ’94, Director of Auxiliary Programs

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A DAY IN THE LIFE

A Day in the Life:

SSM Online Division On-Campus Residency The SSM Online Division launched with its first on-campus residency in August. Students and staff spent two weeks getting to know one another, exploring the Faribault campus and surrounding area, and laying the foundation for the program.

HOCKEY PRACTICE

COMMUNITY PERIOD AND ADVISORY

The Online Division offers students the flexibility and support to pursue their passions—whatever they may be. The students in our inaugural cohort share the common passion of hockey. Each afternoon, students took part in skill development and training sessions with SSM coaches. The on-campus hockey experience wrapped up with coaches providing each student insights aimed at guiding them to the next level. Students will continue working with Coach Ben throughout the school year, helping them to stay connected while improving their athletic craft.

A challenge the Online Division faces is translating the feeling of belonging within the SSM community into the online world. One way in which the program accomplishes this is through advisory and community periods. While students were on campus, they had the chances to get to know their advisors and advisory group mates. Together they tackled a series of challenges, which included the SSM ropes course, enabling them to learn from each other and discover each student’s individual strengths.

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“We believe the centerpiece of an education is a strong sense of belonging, of knowing that this is my place and these are my people. The residency program is one way we do that in the Online Division, and we can’t wait to be together again in April.” − Matt Wolfgram, Online Division Director

LEARNING LABS

MODULES AND WECREATE

The Online Division students were introduced to the concept of Learning Labs during their residency, which provide a strong foundational base in foreign language and mathematics study. Using Apex Learning web-based programs, students are able to complete learning at their own pace, with support from the SSM Online Division instructors. This will be an instrumental tool for the students as they progress through the program.

At the center of the online learning experience are interdisciplinary modules focused on a driving question. During residency, students worked to answer the question of How can I use observation and inquiry to teach my parents about my new school? Drawing from every experience in the residency—from hockey practice to the ropes course— students explained the facets of the program and the keys to success within it. Additionally, students voiced some of the topics they’re interested in learning about in future modules: their respective communities, environmental sustainability, alkaline levels in nutrition, and the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday. SUMMER/FALL 2021

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Crack Squad A FOND FAREWELL TO THE

By Ellie Ray '14

As one of the oldest traditions at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, the Crack Squad is a highly revered student drill squad that has been marching together for over 138 years. The Squad’s unique marching maneuvers and precise formations earned them countless victories in competition over the years, making the decision to disband in October of 2019 an extraordinarily difficult one. Despite the School’s unwavering respect and support for the Squad, the group lost a significant level of membership in recent years, and it was agreed that it would be better to retire the Crack Squad rather than let any standard of quality slip away. Though no longer an active student organization, the Crack Squad will always be a valued part of our School’s history, remembered through their victories in competition, but also through the enduring brotherhood of over 2,000 past members.

Squad History The Crack Squad was started in 1882, tracing its origins back to a small group of cadets who performed at a celebration of George Washington’s birthday. However, the name “Crack Squad” was first used at Commencement in 1883, replacing, “The Far Famed Fancy Drill Squad,” as they originally called themselves. Even within the rigor of a military school, the Squad quickly grew from year to year independent of the School, as new members were selected by returning members during tryouts. In a typical year, the Crack Squad would undergo at least 200 hours of practice before presenting their first drill of the year, which usually occured at the Fall Family Weekend All-School Gathering. The drills were developed and perfected by the captain of the Squad without supervision, and all maneuvers and formations were drawn from those of a Zouave regiment in the late 1890s. The Zouaves were French infantry regiments that originated in North Africa in the 1830s, a concept adopted by the United States army during the American Civil War. These Zouave regiments emphasized open-order formations that kept soldiers farther apart while they 23

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moved at doubletime instead of a stately march. The General John J. Pershing drill formations used by the Crack Squad were developed by General John J. Pershing of the Omaha Zouaves, who was later granted honorary membership to the Squad in 1941. Part of what made the Crack Squad so unique was the distinctive 4-inch roll step at a cadence of 250 steps per minute, which has been imitated but never duplicated to the same effect by other drill teams. The uniform, which did not change over the years, was designed by Charles Cotton, Class of 1890, and includes a black midshipman’s type blouse and white trousers. It also included the Crack Squad pin, which was designed by the Crack Squad captain of 1921, Anker B. Henningsen. The Captain also carried the George Washington Inaugural Sword.

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Tradition in a Modern Era When the School discontinuted its military program in 1974, the Squad adapted by admitting smaller groups of equally committed members, who would participate in drilling competitions that required perfection in the slightest details. The Squad’s legend was such that it caught the eye of almost every new student thereafter, such as John William Woodmansee ’77, a future Captain.

“I was mesmerized,” he said. “When parade rest would come, people would erupt, screaming, yelling, and whistling, then go dead silent when the Squad would head to their next formation.”

Tryouts alone were designed to weed out all but the toughest young men. However, for those who made the Squad, the pride and accomplishment of a perfectly executed drill was worth it. “It is difficult to look back and truly understand the influence the Squad has had, but I do think back quite often on [this] defining moment in my growing up,” said Dan Sather ’85. “The Crack Squad pushed me beyond the physical, mental, and emotional limits that I had set for myself and [I] realized how much more is possible.” Perfection is a tall order, and the Squad didn’t settle for less. In fact, their record of perfection remains their highest achievement; as of today, the Crack Squad has never been defeated in competition.

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Once a Squaddie, Always a Squaddie Once a young man made the Crack Squad, he joined a band of brothers. After hours of marching, drilling, and competing, members of the Squad formed relationships that lasted and continue to last decades after Commencement. “Our camaraderie, leadership, and skill level is second to none,” said Joe Rising ’78. “We are the best of friends, brothers in arms forever, and we carry on.” Tim Hanscrom ’78, a member of the same Squad, agrees with this sentiment. “What the Crack Squad taught me was something I could never learn in a classroom,” he said. “There was this quest to be the best, and from that there was a brotherhood that was born; one of complete trust, respect, honor, and friendship. These friendships that were forged in blood, sweat, and tears have remained for the last 40 years and will remain for my lifetime.” It wasn’t just the physical practice that bonded these students so firmly. They learned the meaning of discipline, honesty, and integrity through each other’s hard work and sacrifice, while finding joy in one another. Each member of the Squad taught the others something valuable, and they would carry these life lessons with them well beyond the Arch.

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Commemorating the Crack Squad

Over the years, the School began to evolve, offering new and innovative specialty programming with the development of the ScholarShift® program and the expansion of the Centers of Excellence. Membership numbers of the Crack Squad dwindled, as more students could no longer commit to the time required to maintain the Squad's high standard of excellence. When the difficult decision was made to retire the Crack Squad, the School and some of the Squad's past members wanted to ensure that the legacy of the Crack Squad would withstand. A documentary-style video was created that encapsulates the history of the Squad and recounts stories of the experiences and lessons that Squaddies still hold dear. While nothing could truly capture the entirety of such a rich history, the video is a compelling, comprehensive tribute to the Squad. “All Squaddies, fans of the Squad, and the School, will be forever grateful for this incredible commemoration of this 138-year phenomenon,” said Scott Berry '59.

Nick Cobbett ’85, President of SSMES and previous Crack Squad member, did a great deal to spearhead the production of the video. His hope was that it would help ensure the Crack Squad stayed at the forefront of the School’s memory, and was pleased with the result. “It was a reminder of the excellence, dedication, and brotherhood that was the Shattuck Crack Squad,” Nick said. “In a time when these pursuits are met in other ways by the young men of Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Squaddies stand together as a union of tradition that brought honor to its members and their beloved School.” The Crack Squad has a momentous legacy of 138 years, and its continuation for the 45 years after the end of Shattuck School's military program is nothing short of remarkable. The profound and lasting impact the Crack Squad had on its members, the School, and the community, will be forever cemented into ShattuckSt. Mary's history. Watch the video here: bit.ly/cracksquadtribute

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SSM ALUMNI

FACES OF THE

hen the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020, government leaders across the globe began issuing shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders in the interest of protecting public health. Many businesses and organizations closed their doors, workers lost their jobs, and others began teleworking from home. For those working in industries deemed essential, many were asked to continue to report to their jobs at health care facilities, grocery stores, utility companies, child care facilities, and other work sites—all while risking their lives to protect others and help sustain the economy, agriculture, and infrastructure during the global health crisis.

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FRONTLINES As the pandemic impacted their communities, many of our Shattuck-St. Mary's alumni stepped up to the plate as essential and frontline workers. They have been confronted with immense challenges. They have seen both tragedy and triumph. They have adapted, evolved, and thrived in the face of adversity. And through their extraordinary leadership, expertise, and integrity, they have become an unyielding force in the fight against COVID-19. The following seven alums share with us their unique pandemic experiences, and the valuable insights that were gained from them.

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Dan Gustafson '98 Registered Nurse, Independent Contractor for Crisis Nursing Gigs

Describe the work you do. Has your role or perspective changed as a result of the pandemic? Most of my training and experience is working in an emergency room as an RN, where we triage, treat, and transfer or discharge patients. In New York City, during March and April of 2020, I became a clinical liaison for the crisis staffing company and the hospital administration. As the staffing company was staffing 80 percent of the hospital, my role was essentially that of a house supervisor, directly responsible for 140 crisis RNs on every unit within the hospital. Controlling and relaying the ever-changing information between the hospital administration, crisis company, and crisis nurses was challenging, but also gave me a perspective of how things were handled differently between units within the hospital and the hospital administration. My perspective has changed drastically. I believe the global health care institution, especially the WHO, CDC, and NIH, has failed the world horribly in 2020-2021.

How did SSM help prepare you for this? I am eternally grateful to SSM for giving me the experience and necessary tools to think critically and act independently in fast-paced and dynamic environments. SSM raised me to be an ethical, courageous leader and always do what is right, regardless of social or financial ramifications. Many current education systems are riddled with propaganda and censorship, intended to produce followers and a groupthink mentality. SSM is a place of innovation, excellence, and high integrity.

What have you learned from this global health crisis? The world is in desperate need of courageous, independent, kind, and wise leaders. The fate of humanity is at risk. The world is intently being divided based on medical freedom/autonomy, race, sexual preference, and many other forms of discrimination. The global political leaders and elite have tightened their grip of control on the world to the point that they are literally choosing the air we breath and/or how we breathe it. Politicians and the media are two of the most poisonous elements plaguing humanity. Censorship and propaganda is becoming too prevalent in today's world…even encouraged by most. As communities, we need to rebuild, truly protect our young and old, and create safe, supportive, and encouraging environments. Trust and transparency need to be the basic building blocks of all of society.

Dan is one of the thousands of courageous travel nurses across the nation who volunteered to work in NYC public hospitals at the height of the pandemic. Facing staffing and PPE shortage amidst the dangerous overflow of patients, Dan described the conditions as "an unimaginable hell." In an April 2020 interview with a CBS Minnesota news station, Dan says, "There’s definitely PTSD for any of us who’ve been on the front lines. There are still some units and floors that are like walking down a living morgue." Dan, along with eight other NYC pandemic nurses, published a book chronicling their experiences. COVID-19 Frontliners: Against All Odds gives first-hand accounts of what it was like for healthcare workers at the epicenter of the pandemic, working tirelessly in unimagineable conditions, putting patients' lives before their own. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.

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Describe the work you do. Has your role or perspective changed as a result of the pandemic?

Carla Thielbar Sevcik '04 Registered Nurse, Children's Hospital Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Describe the work you do. Has your role or perspective changed as a result of the pandemic? I work in the sedation and procedural services unit. We sedate children for MRI, CT, and nuclear medicine scans. We also provide sedation for procedures such a wound care, suture removal, and central catheter insertions. There have been so many changes within our hospital. Our unit was split in two and Children’s has had to completely reevaluate how care is delivered between the two campuses. My job description as a result is a bit different.

How did SSM help prepare you for this? The high expectations and busy schedule of a ShattuckSt. Mary's student has been the perfect preparation for a career in nursing.

What has been the most challenging aspect of your job during the pandemic? Keeping up with the ever-changing protocols related to everything having to do with the pandemic has been maddening. We quite literally have changes come through each day.

What have you learned from this global health crisis? Most importantly, I’ve learned a lot about self care. We have seen so much burn out in the last 18 months in our field. I felt myself becoming overwhelmed, feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders. I’ve always been better at taking care of others than caring for myself. I still have a lot to learn.

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I protect and police my community mostly by proactive means. During the pandemic it became difficult, and ultimately discouraged, to do proactive police work. This resulted in higher crime rates, especially violent crime. Many crimes went unsolved more than usual because of the lack of ability to proactively follow leads due to the pandemic.

How did SSM help prepare you for this? SSM prepared me for the work as a police officer by grooming my ability to be independent, a leader, and a hard worker. SSM helped me develop my problem-solving skills and interpersonal communication skills.

What has been the most challenging aspect of your job during the pandemic? All of the changes administratively to my job description and finding ways to still be successful despite the growing regulations.

Andrea Husted '11 Patrol Officer, Casper Police Department in Casper, Wyoming

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Lawrence Durland '98 Flight Nurse, JeffSTAT - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadephia, Pennsylvania

Describe the work you do. Has your role or perspective changed as a result of the pandemic? I am a critical care transport nurse for Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. We transport critically sick and injured patients by ground and air throughout the Philadelphia region. Our role hasn't changed too much as a result of the pandemic, as a core mission of our job has always been bringing expertise to the bedside and resolving problems. We have a great team of physicians that supports us. We have had to take extra precautions to protect ourselves as a result of the pandemic.

How did SSM help prepare you for this? SSM and my subsequent education have certainly helped me in this field. We pride ourselves on being problem solvers, and in our ability to get the job done completing our patient missions. There's also a great deal of responsibility we put on ourselves to safely transport every patient. Their families are trusting us with their loved ones as we get these patients to the hospitals and level of care that they require. It's a big responsibility, but it's also a privilege to be able to do this.

What has been the most challenging aspect of your job during the pandemic? I think the most challenging aspect of our job during the pandemic was the ever-changing environment early on. We don't work in an industry that can close down for a few days to figure things out. It seemed like our guidance from the hospital was changing on a daily basis

early on, but only because they were educating us as quickly as they were learning about it. There was also the challenge of not knowing what this illness was early on and the fear of bringing it home. Luckily, that didn't happen to anyone I know at work.

What have you learned from this global health crisis? The importance of working together in an everchanging environment. I work with a great team of nurses, paramedics, and physicians, and we wouldn't be able to do what we do unless we worked together.

Is there anything else you would like to tell our SSM community, based on your experiences? Working through the pandemic has certainly been a career-defining period. My biggest advice is that it's never too late to try something new. I worked in a completely different industry for a decade before going back to nursing school. I wanted to have a career that was more servicebased, as that was lacking in my previous job. All of your experiences from SSM and onwards will give you the tools to have the confidence to take on new challenges.

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Describe the work you do. Has your role or perspective changed as a result of the pandemic? I counsel children, adults, and families. As a result of the pandemic, my focus has shifted to more online counseling as opposed to in-office counseling. One positive aspect of the pandemic was the opportunity to reach more people (both in and out of state).

How did SSM help prepare you for this? Miss Flanders (later Mrs. Hall) greatly influenced my decision to pursue work in this field. Miss Flanders was the school counselor during my time at SSM. The seeds for what I am doing now were planted in my mind as a result of the counseling she did with me. I am forever indebted to Miss Flanders for the example she displayed for me during my time at the School.

What has been the most challenging aspect of your job during the pandemic? Learning how to counsel little ones (and some teens) through electronic media. I've had to develop a new skill set as a result of this. I feel that I've had to grow and adapt during this time both personally and professionally.

What have you learned from this global health crisis? That we are social beings and have a great need for social connection. The pandemic has helped push me outside of the mental boxes I was operating out of. I have also seen how precious life and friendships are, and that both are to be cherished.

Is there anything else you would like to tell our SSM community, based on your experiences? The influences I had during my time at SSM (Miss Flanders, Tom York, Bob Irby, Brian Libby, Arnold Reed, and countless others) always encouraged me to stretch and grow. I can't say that I always appreciated those lessons when I was at SSM, but I have never forgotten them and truly appreciate them now. SSM left a lasting imprint on my heart and life. One that I hope to pass on to future generations.

Floyd Bumpers Jr. '85 Clinical Therapist, Hope Connection Counseling and Therapy LLC in Waterloo, Iowa

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Cortney Smith Tripp '99 Behavioral Health Therapist, NorthLakes Community Clinic in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin

Describe the work you do. What has been the most challenging aspect of your job during the pandemic? I provide behavioral health counseling for families and individuals ages five and up. I specialize in trauma work and I am trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy and treating dissociative disorders. I am currently pursuing postgraduate training in Art Therapy. Transitioning from strictly in-person sessions to a variety of virtual formats was challenging; however, access to virtual formats has actively removed significant barriers to care that pre-dated COVID-19.

How did SSM help prepare you for this work? My experiences at SSM exposed me to a world beyond my small hometown and the concept that our one common truth is that we all experience the world in our own unique way.

What have you learned from this global health crisis? Is there anything else you would like to share with the SSM community? The pandemic seems to be a catalyst for destigmatizing mental health treatment, as well as increasing our understanding of connection and belonging as a basic human need. It is okay to not be okay. Our words are powerful. The act of reaching out to others, or simply asking if someone is okay, can potentially save a life.

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Brekken Fukushima '15 Medical Device Sales Specialist, Arthrex/Medwest Associates in Chicago, Illinois

Describe the work you do. Has your role or perspective changed as a result of the pandemic? As a medical device sales representative in the field of Orthopedics Sports Medicine, my job is to encourage surgeons to use newer, minimally invasive technology in hopes to treat their patients better. During the pandemic, all elective surgery was paused. Our operating rooms in New York City were converted to ICU units for the sickest of patients. Arthrex slowed the pace of manufacturing surgical equipment and, in turn, began mass producing any resources we could to help the front lines. The PPE that we used in the OR were on extremely limited supply—we wore one N95 mask for weeks straight. Even though we’re trying to adapt to our “new normal,” our surgery levels are still lower than average. People are scared to go to the doctor for fear of getting sick. We now live in a society where some view the world of medicine as the enemy, and to me that’s heartbreaking.

How did SSM help prepare you for this? Shattuck-St. Mary’s challenged me as an individual by upholding a high standard of excellence both in the classroom and on the soccer field. This was the place where I learned true work ethic, respect for all, confidence in one’s ability,

and compassion for all walks of life. All of these skills play a crucial role in my line of work. It’s not easy being a female in a male-dominant work environment. However, SSM has taught me how to be a determined, young professional who never settles for anything except excellence.

What has been the most challenging aspect of your job during the pandemic? The most challenging aspect of my job during this pandemic has been adaptability as a whole. We have to be creative with the resources we have while still maintaining a high level of care to our patients. Additionally, surgeries are limited so we have to optimize on the opportunities we’re given since there is so much day-to-day uncertainty.

What have you learned from this global health crisis? I’ve learned to trust medicine, even at the scariest of moments. Also, the actions of one person, can have various effects on others. Although it’s been a dark time in the world, I also see the light of unity. People have come together to support one another and I find that to be incredibly beautiful.

Is there anything else you would like to tell our SSM community, based on your experiences? To my SSM community—thank you for being a part of my journey to adulthood. Many of us have our own stories to tell during the pandemic but I hope we can see the good even in times of struggle. Do your part, and let us get back to a world we all miss so dearly!

To all of our alumni, colleagues, friends, and family working tirelessly in the fight against COVID-19, we thank you for going above and beyond the call of duty to serve and protect our communities. SUMMER/FALL 2021

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SSM Spr ing Ar ts Showcase Having had limited performance opportunities over the past year, the SSM Performing and Visual Arts students went above and beyond to share their talents in the department’s first-ever outdoor showcase in May. The evening began with a drill by the Wooden Soldiers just as the sun went down. From there, audience members gradually moved through different staging areas around the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, as students used non-traditional lighting and set design to enhance their performances. The showcase featured the Band and Orchestra, members of Arch Dance Company and other dance classes, and members of the Vocal Performance Program. Highlights included dancers Emma Politoski ’21 and Linh Nga Nguyen ’21 interacting with filmed versions of themselves projected onto screens, as well as an electric violin performance by Kevin Hyun ’24 of music by artist Taylor Swift. It was a truly magical evening—an incredible celebration of talent, creativity, and hard work, made even better by the opportunity to gather together as a community after so long apart. Pictured: Members of the Arch Dance Company Emma Politoski ’21 (left) and Linh Nga Nguyen ’21 (left) performing a dance to A Sparrow Alighted Upon Our Shoulder by Johann Johannson, choreographed by Da’Rius Malone of the James Sewell Ballet.

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ARTS NEWS Summer Technology Makeover for the weCreate® Center

This summer saw a number of upgrades to different campus spaces, including some exciting ones in the weCreate® Center! Steph Vagle, weCreate Director, announced in August, “In happy anticipation of SSM students arriving on campus, weCreate studios are getting a tech makeover. In addition to reconfigured work spaces, available this fall are brandnew, fully-loaded iMac 24" computers. We are excited to have students collaborating and creating in person!” Now that our students have arrived, weCreate is a bustling place! SSM students have full access to the new computers, which contain the entire

Adobe Creative Cloud suite. The software can be used for creative endeavors in the Audio Design, Graphic Design, and Video Editing fields. Several classes and programs are taking full advantage of these new resources. Craig Peck, Director of The Major, is teaching a Digital Video class, visual arts teacher Johnnie Walker is offering Digital Photography, and students are utilizing the space to conduct independent ScholarShift projects. The reconfigured spaces also include digital audio workstations, to complement the in-progress addition of the PAVA

department’s new soundproof practice rooms on the lower level of the building, a space previously used for the student lounge. The practice rooms should be ready for use by mid-November. Dr. Benjamin Downs, Director of the Pre-Conservatory Program, will be leading two new courses in weCreate’s digital audio space: Introduction to Audio Recording and Introduction to Digital Audio Production. “The new digital audio workstations will be the center for students to learn

weCreate® Hosts Deep Dive & Desserts, 9/11 Forum Last spring saw the in-person return of the beloved Deep Dive & Dessert series, presented by the weCreate® Center. While over sixteen recent alums were able to return virtually during the winter to share their experiences, everyone on campus was glad to sit together and eat the same dessert when it was finally possible.

May 12, 2021: The first speaker to join us in the weCreate Center was Math Teacher Andy Penfield, who, before coming to SSM in the fall of 2020, taught in Liberia as part of the Peace Corps. As a limited number of students enjoyed individually packaged desserts, he spoke about his experience teaching there for over two years, which you can read more about at andyspeacecorpsadventure.wordpress.com. August 26, 2021: Chatawate “Flame” Ruethaimetapat ’17 (pictured, top left) spoke on how fine arts and mathematics overlap more than you might think, after graduating from 35

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Haverford College with a degree in both subjects last spring. He is now pursuing a PhD in mathematics at Tufts University. September 10, 2021: In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, members of the SSM community gathered to speak about their experiences of the horrific day. Students heard memories from several perspectives, including visual arts teacher Patrizia Vignola’s (pictured, bottom left) powerful story of witnessing the day as a New York City resident. September 28, 2021: SSM Athletic Trainer Clark Shirley spoke to students about pursuing an education and career in the athletic training profession, a field that encompasses many more opportunities than expected. For example, Mr. Shirley once worked with Cirque Du Soleil!

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audio production, mixing, and composition,” Dr. Downs said. “This new working space will be open not only for the students in the Pre-Conservatory program, but also any student interested in trying their hand at making music.” Introduction to Audio Recording will focus on project-based, acoustic audio recording and production, with brief forays into the history of recording and recording technology. Each

student will be able to create a recording environment, produce an actual recording using all the relevant equipment, and edit their recordings with industrystandard software. Meanwhile, Introduction to Digital Audio Production focuses on students learning how to use digital instruments and tools. Students will be able to take any recording and mix and edit it into a completed project, eventually learning to create their own music entirely.

Vocal Performance Program’s Virtual Spring Recital As they had in 2020, the students of the Vocal Performance Program recorded virtual performances for their 2021 Spring Recital and Jury. While many were able to record from the Chapel Tiffany Ogunsemi ’23 delivers her recorded of the Good Shepherd, performance from the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. where recitals are typically held, three of the singers performed from different cities in China, where they had been distance learners all year. The Vocal Performance Program also had two students singing from campus while representing Setagaya-Ku, Japan and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Of course, the end-of-year recital was also a time to recognize the three graduating seniors of the program: Abbi Gross ’21, Wenqing (Cindy) Peng ’21, and Hannah Ray ’21. Director of VPP Peter Schleif celebrated them in his closing remarks. “This year’s group of seniors are a tremendous trio of young women,” he said. “With a combined nine years of experience in the Vocal Performance Program, they have been exceptional leaders, fantastic contributors to our campus community, and have grown as artists and students. Thank you for your dedication to the program.” Congratulations to all of these singers on their performances in the spring and all year! The entire recital is available to watch on YouTube, at bit.ly/vppvirtualrecital. SSM’s first-ever Virtual Variety Show is also available to watch, at bit.ly/ssmvirtualvarietyshow.

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R ecent & N otable P erforming A rts A chievements  SSM Players Liza Gavalova ’21 and Emma

Politoski ’21 wrote and performed “An Office Zoom Christmas Party,” and Lotte Aga ’22 and Abbi Gross ’21 wrote and performed “The Break Out Room.” Both scenes were performed on Zoom with a live audience.

 Hannah Ray ’21 took second place in the

National Division of the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Music Performance and Essay Competition. She also competed virtually at the National Student Auditions, becoming the first SSM singer to advance from the regional to the national round. To complete her busy spring term, she was assigned the understudy role of Emmie in the Minnesota Opera’s performance of “Albert Herring,” working alongside Zoie Reams ’10.

 In April, Osip Nikiforov ’13 was named a

finalist in the Young Artist Division of Weatherford College International Piano Competition.

 Daniel Eras ’16 won the 2021 University

of Minnesota Marvin O. Mechelke II Piano Competition in May.

 James Zabawa-Martinez ’09 has won

a dual position as a Fellow with both the Cincinnati Symphony and the New World Symphony. According to Dr. Benjamin Downs, Pre-Conservatory Program Director, this accomplishment is almost unheard of!

 Violinist Sedra Bistodeau ’13 has been

admitted to Belmont University for graduate study.

 Cate Carson ’20 performed with the Minnesota Orchestra on November 3 as part of a broadcast series called “This is Minnesota,” which was also live streamed on the Orchestra’s website and social media channels.

 Zoie Reams ’10 will make her debut with

The Metropolitan Opera from October 31 to December 12. She will sing the role of Lily in an iconic production of “Porgy and Bess,” which depicts the joys and struggles of a Black neighborhood in 20th century South Carolina. If you’ll be in New York City this holiday season, don’t miss this SSM alumna’s spectacular performance! SUMMER/FALL 2021

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SSM Continues Advancing Gir ls Hoc key, Adds Second U19 Team To support the continued growth of girls hockey, Shattuck-St. Mary’s School has added a second Girls U19 team to its hockey program, becoming the only school to offer two U19 hockey teams for girls. According to USA Hockey, the nation has seen a 34 percent growth rate in girls hockey over the past ten years. As the premier prep school for hockey in the U.S., Shattuck-St. Mary’s is commited to supporting this growth by providing additional options for female student-athletes to develop and pursue their passion for the game. “As leaders in youth hockey development, we have been tracking the explosion of girls hockey in the United States, and we want to step up to provide more opportunities for young women who are passionate about hockey to pursue their dreams,” said Gordie Stafford, Director of Girls Hockey at SSM. “With our extensive training facilities, preeminent coaching staff, and unparalleled tradition of excellence, both academically and athletically, we are uniquely positioned to make this a reality.”

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SPORTS NEWS Julia Roddar ’10 Wins Silver with Team Sweden at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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Team Sweden, who came into the Olympics ranked fifth in the world, started off their run with a bang when they defeated the United States Women’s National Team 3-0 in their very first game, breaking the USA’s 44-match unbeaten streak. From there, the wins stacked up as they defeated Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Australia (again), securing their spot in the gold medal game.

“When Julia made the decision to attend ShattuckSt. Mary’s, she was looking for an opportunity to grow as a person Photo credit: Carl Sandin and athlete,” said SSM Athletic Director Michele Cornish. “Through hard work and dedication to her craft, she is now an Olympic silver medalist for the Swedish Women’s Soccer team! I’m certain that her shining example of what is possible when an athlete dreams big and works tirelessly to achieve goals will inspire a new generation of players to consider SSM as a part of their soccer future, and motivate our current student athletes to work even harder!”

On the biggest international stage in the world of sports, former Shattuck-St. Mary’s Girls Soccer Center of Excellence member Julia Roddar ’10 and Team Sweden earned the silver medal after a hard-fought battle with Team Canada in the gold medal women’s soccer game at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

The 2020 Olympics marked Roddar’s first Olympic games, but not her first time on the international stage. Roddar won bronze with Team Sweden at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and also played for the Sweden National Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 teams when she was younger. Roddar is now the second former Shattuck-St. Mary’s Sabre to medal in the summer Olympics, preceded by Chelsea Stewart ’08, who won bronze with

Roddar, who hails from Falun, Sweden, is a current member of the Washington Spirit out of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).

Sabres Clinch National Championship with the Wisconsin Badgers With seasons paused and games cancelled, collegiate teams and student athletes saw a variety of ups and downs as they tried to play their respective sports over the last few months. However, on Saturday, March 20th, five former Shattuck-St. Mary’s female hockey players ended their season on a high note, as they were crowned the 2021 National Champions.

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Natalie Buchbinder ’17, Lacey Eden ’20, Casey O’Brien ’20, Brette Pettet ’17, and Mackenna Webster ’20 helped lead the Wisconsin Badgers to their second-straight women’s hockey national title and the sixth championship title in their program history with their 2-1 overtime win against the Northeastern Huskies.

The championship game also featured two alumni playing for the Huskies—Aerin Frankel ’17 and Maureen Murphy ’17—making for a total of seven Sabre alumni on the national stage.

“I think it’s tough to stay calm in a situation like that but I think everyone on our team had full confidence in one another,” Brette Pette ’17 told uwbadgers.com regarding the win. “I think we’ve been tested in overtime a few times this year so we had experience with that and we had trust that the person next to us was going to get the job done. At the end of the day it’s hockey and someone’s gotta win. We were lucky to pull it out there at the end and I think we played a great game and we deserved it. I’m very proud of the girls.”

“As the years go by, we are constantly focused on trying to make things better and build on the traditions that we have set. It’s events such as this which allow us to pause and reflect with pride on the wonderful people who have contributed to what we continue to build here,” said Director of Girls Hockey Gordie Stafford. “These people are role models for our current students and a reminder of the standard which has been set, and their obligation to carry it forward.”

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Aerin Frankel ’17 Named Top Collegiate Hockey Player as the 2021 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Recipient After a record-breaking senior season with the Northeastern Huskies, ShattuckSt. Mary’s girls hockey alumna Aerin Frankel ’17 was named the recipient of the 2021 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award on Saturday, March 27. Frankel, who is a native of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., became the 24th recipient of the prestigious award and just the fourth goaltender to receive the honor. “Aerin is the recipient of the award this year because she is the embodiment of the idea that individual accomplishments need to be secondary to team accomplishments,” stated SSM’s Director of Girls Hockey Gordie Stafford. “And if you truly give yourself over to the good of the team, you will benefit personally in the long run, and she is the perfect example of that.” As stated on pattykaz.com, “the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award was established in 1998 and is presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women’s ice hockey. Other selection criteria include outstanding individual and team skills, sportsmanship, performance in the clutch, personal character, competitiveness, and a love of hockey.” With that criteria, Frankel receiving this award comes as no surprise to her former coaches. “From the first day Aerin stepped on

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campus, she was focused and driven to be the best every day. She was receptive to our approach to championship goaltending— sound fundamentals, ability to read plays, and outcompete the goalie on the other end of the rink,” said SSM goaltending coach Des Christopher. And outcompete other goalies is just what Frankel did in her senior season. She led all league goaltenders in goals against average (GAA), save percentage, wins, winning percentage, and shutouts. In addition, she also now holds Northeastern program records for games played, minutes played, GAA, save percentage, shutouts, and wins. And to top it all off, she helped the Huskies capture their fourth straight Hockey East championship, their first-ever No. 1 national ranking, and earned the opportunity to play in the National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Championship game. “There are many great players in NCAA college hockey,” said Christopher. “When you get recognized as the best, you are the entire package. Aerin is not an overnight success—she was building this foundation many years ago.” Frankel is now the third female athlete in SSM history to receive the Patty Kazmaier Award, preceded by Brianna Decker ’09 and Amanda Kessel ’10.

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Former Sabres Chosen in NHL Draft

On Friday, June 23, eight former SSM hockey players were selected in the 2021 NHL Draft. Mackie Samoskevich was the highest selected Sabre, going in the first round as the 24th overall pick to Florida. Recent graduates Shai Buium ’21 and Scott Morrow ’20 were both selected early in the second round. Other former Sabres drafted included Vincent Iorio, Tristan Broz, Jackson Blake, Liam Gilmartin, and Andre Gasseau, giving Shattuck-St. Mary’s a record of 93 total draft picks.

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Blayre Turnbull ’11 celebrates her gold medal win from a stretcher, having injured her ankle in the game.

Blayre Turnbull ’11 Wins Gold, Brianna Decker ’09 Breaks Assist Record at Worlds

Assistant captain Blayre Turnbull ’11 helped lead Team Canada past Team USA in the gold medal game of the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship. Although a tough loss for Team USA, there were many memorable moments for the red, white, and blue, including a Women’s World Championship record broken by another SSM alumna, Brianna Decker ’09. With her 39th assist in the tournament, Decker now holds the record for all-time U.S. assists in Women’s Hockey World Championship history. Other SSM alumni rostered on Team USA were Lacey Eden ’20, Aerin Frankel ’17, and Amanda Kessel ’10. SUMMER/FALL 2021

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Hockey History Wall Honors SSM’s Original Center of Excellence

f you by stop by J.P. Parisé Arena these days, you will notice some new installations on the mezzanine level. In May, due to the generous donation of an anonymous donor, work officially began on the Hockey History Wall project. When completed, the commemorative display will fill the entire east wall of the arena. Three sections of the wall are currently completed, with the rest set to be installed soon. The Alumni Room also received a facelift in July. In addition to a mural of the Arch, hockey alumni can now leave their signature on the “Once a Sabre, Always a Sabre” autograph wall. If you’re back on campus, make sure you stop by and sign the wall! Future plans for the Alumni Room include a display containing the names of every graduating hockey player, listed by class year, dating all the way back to 1925. Top Row: The “Once a Sabre, Always a Sabre” autograph wall is displayed prominently in the Alumni Room. Middle Rows: The finished sesctions of the Hockey History Wall feature lighted logo signage, photograph collages of the program’s historical highlights, and a display of the teams that achieved National Championships. Bottom Row: Past members of the SSM hockey program are invited to stop by and sign the autograph wall!

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New Weight Room Dedicated to Former SSM Coach, Murray Eaves

hen former Sabre athletes think of their time in the SSM weight room, there is most likely one coach that immediately comes to their mind—Murray Eaves. In 2000, Murray Eaves joined the SSM community as the head coach for the Midget Black team. Players and peers could immediately see his commitment and passion for the program, which was shown in turn by the many who looked up to him. “Shattuck-St. Mary’s hockey has always been about the people,” stated Ben Umhoefer ’05, Director of Hockey. “When I think about all the great coaches, players, parents, and friends involved with our program, Murray Eaves is one of the first names that comes to mind.” Where he truly left his mark, however, was the weight room. Eaves began working more hands on in the weight room in 2002, where athletes not only learned skills in weight training and nutrition, but lifelong lessons.

The new SSM weight room was officially dedicated to Eaves after the 2021 SSM Hockey Alumni Golf Outing on July 23. A plaque acknowledging his 15 years of service can be found right in the heart of the weight room next to the School seal. Eaves continues to be involved in SSM hockey through helping evaluate prospective players and mentoring young coaches.

Right: The engraved plaque honoring Murray Eaves and his dedicated service to the School is located next to the School seal on the wall of the weight room. Below: Murray was joined by family and friends for the official dedication this past summer. Pictured, L-R: Tyler Eaves ’04, Murray Eaves, Anders Dybdahl ’02, Deb Dybdahl Eaves.

“Through his hard work, perseverance, focus, mental toughness, dedication, and passion, Coach Eaves built a culture of excellence for the Shattuck-St. Mary’s weight room that will continue to guide us through future generations,” said Umhoefer.

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More than 150 alumni from nine countries and 33 states attended Shattuck-St. Mary’s All School Reunion 2021, held virtually from June 1-6. The event featured 17 different sessions, including a virtual campus tour, decade and honors class celebrations, and an open format Town Hall with the Head of School. On the morning of Friday, June 4, a special Crack Squad Alumni Event was held, with 46 people in attendance for the dedication of the Crack Squad Doors. Later in the day, Sarah Anderly Rademacher ’65 and Jack Dane ’75 hosted a discussion on SSM family legacies and history. The SSM Alumni Association held their annual board meeting on Saturday, where they presented the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Class Agent of the Year Award, and the Honorary Alumni Awards. Reunion Weekend ended with a virtual chapel service from Father Colin Maltbie and Father Henry Doyle, in remembrance of the alumni who passed away in 2020 and 2021.

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Tony Jenkins ’70 was presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Alumni Association during the virtual Reunion in June. Tony graduated with a B.A. from Harvard University in 1974, where he also was a member of the schoolʼs basketball team. He received a Master of Public Administration degree from Princeton in 1979, and his J.D. from New York University Law School. Currently with Dickinson Wright PLLC based in Detroit, MI, Tony practices real estate, corporate/business and public finance law. He has served as the firm’s Chief Diversity Officer since 2010.

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Alumni of all ages joined faculty, staff, and the SSM Board of Trustees for a cocktail party at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota in September. All photos are left-right.

01 Ellie Williams Doherty ’11, Tiana Hamilton ’10, Megan Trout ’04, Malika Bekhechi, Brook Garzone ’12 02 Ed Carpenter ’60, Noreen Hagerty-Ford, Mike Ford ’78

04 Andreas Kristinus ’84, John Ohnesorge, David Nicol ’75 05 Hugh Hadlund ’74, Susanne Reioux Blake ’74, Kevin Blake ’79 06 John Sumner, Scott Berry ’59

03 Megan Trout ’04, Maggie Osterbauer Lee ’03, Shae Desotell McKibbon ’02, Ruthie Sudderth ’02, 07 Heather Morehead, Matt Morehead, Lev Alcott ’65 Katie Hutton Allen ’01

Tony is well-known for his active civic involvement, having served on the boards of numerous groups, including the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, Detroit Urban League, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Medical Center, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. He is a nationally recognized expert in the certification of minority-owned business enterprises, helping minorities set up and grow their businesses. In 2019, Tony was elected as a Trustee of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. Tony continues to give back to Shattuck-St. Mary’s, having served as both a Class Agent and as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1984 to1992, and 2015 to present. Congratulations, Tony!

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The Garrett Thornburg Scholarship and A Tradition of Paying it Forward In our conversations with alumni across the country, it is clear our School has a rich tradition of providing financial support to families for whom the cost of an independent school education is prohibitive. The number of Shads and Saints who share that they attended either on scholarship or with significant financial aid is something that speaks to who we are as a school and our commitment to changing the trajectory of our students’ lives. Over the last twenty years, ShattuckSt. Mary’s School has made a concerted effort to embrace this tradition and increase the number of families whose children are able to benefit from a quality education at our School. Students who illustrate the ability to be positive contributing community members, no matter their family’s financial situation, are now more able than ever to attend despite the rising costs of an independent school education. The rate of financial aid given to students attending SSM has increased at a greater rate than our tuition, and this past year we awarded over seven million dollars in financial aid to current students. This commitment helps us live our mission, and it is not possible without the continued support from our alumni, friends, and 45

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greater SSM family. There are numerous endowed scholarships ranging from individually attributed, such as our Dana J. Wedum Kennelly and Thomas M. Kennelly Scholarship, while others are through the collective work of individuals like our Class of 1955 Scholarship. All of these scholarships available to our students help ease the burden for families and allow the School to offset financial aid. In April 2021, Class of 1964’s Garrett Thornburg gifted the School $5 million dollars, with 90 percent of those funds restricted to the endowment for the Garrett Thornburg Scholarship. As Garrett will readily and enthusiastically share with anyone, his family fell on some challenging financial times before his senior year at Shattuck. Garrett counts the generosity and compassion of the headmaster at the time, Dr. Sidney Goldsmith, as the reason why he was able to return and complete his diploma. For that reason, he has been eternally grateful and has given back to the School significantly over the years.

or seniors who would not be able to return for their final year due to an unforeseen change in their family’s financial Garrett Thornburg ’64 situation. The past fifteen years have seen almost an equal number of Goldsmith Scholars, and that number will only continue to grow. The newly endowed Garrett Thornburg Scholarship will provide generous support to several students each year as this gift, when fully realized, will help the School provide $225,000 a year to families looking to make a Shattuck-St. Mary’s education a reality. We could not be prouder to have alumni like Garrett who believe the best place to invest is in the future of others. Shattuck-St. Mary’s School is incredibly grateful and will continue to steward this generous gift in a manner that honors the donor and the noble intent to pay it forward. Thank you, Garrett.

In fact, this is not the first time Garrett has gifted the school funds dedicated to the premise that all deserving students should be able to attend SSM. Back in 2008, If you are interested in establishing a scholarship in appreciation of the gift fund, please contact of a senior year he had the Office of Insitutional received years ago, Garrett Advancement at endowed the Dr. Sidney W. 1-888-729-4956, or visit: Goldsmith, Jr. Scholarship www.s-sm.org/support-ssm/ to be granted to a senior scholarship-giving

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The annual SSM Hockey Alumni Golf Outing was held on July 23 at the Legacy Golf Course. Alumni, coaches, friends, and supporters of the hockey program came together to make for another successful event. Thank you to all our participants and sponsors!

04 01 Shae Desotell McKibbon ’02, Marty Mjelleli ’01, Brady Murray ’03, Casey Borer ’03, Zach Parisé ’02, Jaxson Parisé, Ruthie Sudderth ’02 02 Jaxson Acosta, Joe Corvo ’95, Mike Acosta ’94, Trevor Putrah ’93, Tommy Breuer ’93, Rich McHugh, Michael Johnson ’94, Terry Bevan ’95, Jesse Bull ’93 03 Ellie Williams Doherty ’11, Madison Horstman, Danielle Ciarletta ’05, Kristen Van Slyke Wright ’04 04 Tony Mosey ’06, Ryan Duncan ’04, Taylor Chorney ’05, Ben Youds ’07

05 Tom Umhoefer, Ben Umhoefer ’05, Parker Eberwein, Brycen Eberwein ’05 06 Brian Boyle, Tom Ward, Gordie Stafford, Drew Stafford ’03

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Shattuck-St. Mary’s Friends of Hockey provides alumni, parents, and friends of the Hockey Center of Excellence the ability to support the program through charitable donations. Gifts to this restricted fund support athletes, coaches, and hockey-related facilities to help provide long-term sustainability of the program.

33% to the annual budget of the Hockey Center of Excellence

33% into an endowment fund for long-term support

33% supports improvements to facilities & equipment

08 07 Max Markowitz, Laurel Simer ’07, Margot Miller ’08, Ashley Holmes 08 Jeff Horstman ’96, Darryl Kartes, Jeff Restad, Jason Horstman ’07 09 AJ Walker ’99, JD Walker, Ben Eaves ’00, JR Walker ’00 10 Perry Mead ’66, Jack Nicoll ’08, Rich Nicoll ’70, Blake Matejcek ’09 11 Mac Williams ’08, Luke Greiner ’08, Ben Greiner ’11, John Drager ’12, Bryan Sinz ’11 12 Carter Lukenda ’12, Brody Decker ’12, Tim Lukenda, Cooper Lukenda ’16

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1966

Terry Balch Searls celebrated her 90th birthday on January 23, 2021 and is “still going strong!” Duane Rasmussen recently published a book of stories written in 1980-1988 for the Forest Lake Times about study missions taken to eight Communist countries. Duane says the book, Trilogy of Communism, is free to friends. The 90½ birthday of James ( Jim) Kent drew family from coast to coast to help him celebrate this past August.

1951

Dale Fuller and his family celebrated their 4th annual “Family Retreat” at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Everyone looks forward to the event, and this year they had 18 family members present, including great-grandchildren. Dale shared the below picture from the event of he and his wife, Jean.

1953

Myrna East Mclalwain is living in beautiful Anacortes, Washington and looks forward to reuniting post-COVID with her daughter, Victoria, who is working in Australia. Robert Hauck wrote in March that his family was expanding soon, with the addition of a 7th great-grandchild in April 2021.

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Marvin Levy and the Irving and Dorothy Levy Family Foundation have given $20 million to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the construction of a new Humanities Building. The building will be named the Irving and Dorothy Levy Hall. Linda Rachels writes, “The class of ’66 is doing well and having a wonderful summer traveling and staying in touch through our Class of ’66 Facebook page. We are all looking forward to the All School Reunion next year!”

1967

Jean Coffin O’Connor has retired from teaching. She received the NCTE High School Teacher of Excellence award in 2018, and published a historical fiction novel in February 2021 through Knox Press. The Remarkable Cause: A Novel of James Lovell and the Crucible of the Revolution is based on primary source research, and tells the true story of James Lovell, a teacher at the Boston Latin School during the years leading up to the first armed conflicts of the Revolutionary War. You can visit Jean’s website, www.jeanoconnor.com, for purchase links and more information. Peter Stockwell published two books this past year, including The Mistress, his venture into the science fiction genre. He also published a book of sermons of his father’s, who was an Episcopal priest for over 40 years.

1968

(Pictured, L-R) Pam Berg Gerberding, Carol Jacobson Trieweiler, Dede Ryan Matkaiti ’69, Corey Coquilette Thompson, and Margaret Mead reunited late August at Maddens Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota. Of the gathering, the group shared: “We enjoyed canoeing, swimming, and long afternoons cruising Gull Lake. In the evenings at our lake house we shared our memories of our classmate Shelley Trow Carter. Shelley died suddenly August 2 in Long Beach, Washington. She organized our small reunion and would have been with us. Shelley was passionate about her artwork and a few of her collages are presented below. Shelley shared her life with her son, Matt Carter, her sister, Jodi Trow ’73, and her Border Collie, Gracie.” The group provided these photos of Shelley and her artwork, to honor their classmate and friend.

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Gail Thompson Mosley’s daughter, Kimberly Michelle Mosley, passed away of breast cancer on June 16, 2021, at the age of 51. Gail shares that her daughter was the first child born to a member of the Saint Mary’s Hall class of 1968. Cynthia Warren is currently providing care for two young adults with autism as a Host Home provider, a service that provides adult foster care for people of varying disabilities. She writes that she “plans to retire when she is 80!”

1969

Bill Humleker is delighted to report that he now has four grandchildren: Mason (9), Liam (6), James (3 months), and Ivy (3 weeks). Bill writes: “If you don’t enjoy being a grandparent, you aren’t doing it right!” After 30 years of practice as a psychologist at St. Cloud Hospital in Minnesota, Janice Watts Calvert has retired. She now has more time to spend with her granddaughter.

1971

Mark Lovre retired in 2020 after a 45-year career in banking. He spent 31 years with Norwest/Wells Fargo and 14 years with Security National Bank of South Dakota. He is currently living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

1973

Jim Pabst was on campus in June to help with the move of classmate Phil Trout and his wife, longtime SSM faculty member Beth Trout, following Beth’s retirement. Jim captured these photos of Phil and his family, and writes: “The last thing the Trout family did before leaving campus was climb the clock tower and enjoy the lush view of the entire campus. Phil first came on to campus in 1969 as a freshman. Both he and Beth have left a long legacy at the School and impacted the lives of many students over the decades.” Above: Phil Trout ’73 and his Shattuck School memorabilia Below: Phil Trout ’73, Beth Trout, Lauren Trout ’07, and Megan Trout ’04, on top of the clock tower

1975

Rick Barr shared a proud parent moment in April 2021, when his son, Ben Barr ’00, Associate Head Coach of the University of Massachusetts men’s hockey team, handed him a piece of the hockey net following the team’s NCAA Division I Championship win. Ben, who recently accepted the head coach position at the University of Maine, had been with the UMass team since 2016. Rick writes: “This has to be one of our proudest moments as parents to see Ben so happy and achieve climbing the mountain to the top. So difficult. Afterwards, Ben cut a piece of the net, walked across the ice and sought us out in the crowd. We couldn’t get within 50 feet of him because of COVID, so he tossed it over the glass to us. Ben stared at us for a while, and I just cried with pure enjoyment. The gesture had so much meaning: father and mother and son and all the times to rinks, travel, etc. Many ups and downs for 30 years in hockey.”

Above Left: Rick and his wife, Deb, hold up a piece of the championship net from their son Ben Barr ’00, as the UMass team and fans celebrate the victory. Above Right: UMass Associate Head Coach Ben Barr ’00, holding the NCAA Division 1 Hockey Championship trophy with proud parents, Rick ’75 and Deb Barr. The Minutemen beat the University of Minnesota-Duluth 3-2 in the semi-final game in a thrilling overtime victory, advancing to the title game and beating St. Cloud State in a dominating fashion, 5-0.

1976

Robert Thomas (Tom) Evans and his band, Robert Thomas and the Session Men, recently released two new singles, Jacksonville and Hot in Here, to regional Canadian radio, worldwide streaming, and YouTube. The Jacksonville music video features Tom in his old Shattuck-St. Mary’s hockey jersey. In his description of Hot in Here, Tom says: “The song is about global warming, and we hope the tongue in cheek lyric might tweak the unconvinced to think again.” The songs and videos are available on YouTube and Spotify. SUMMER/FALL 2021

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Natalie Peterson Hale is the proud grandmother of identical twin girls, Annie and Jackie.

Nick Cobbett is the new President of ShattuckSt. Mary’s Educational Services (SSMES). During his 28-year teaching career, Nick was a classroom English teacher, a gifted education program coordinator, a peer coach, and a college professor. Most recently, he created a professional coaching business and had the great pleasure of working with the SSM faculty and staff. Additionally, he has been on the SSMES Board of Managers for the past two years. Nick lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with his wife Kelly. He keeps in close touch with many fellow alums, including his brother Tom Cobbett ’84, and he always enjoys being on campus and playing golf at the Legacy. Maureen Floyd is currently working for Catholic Charities.

1986

Robb Campbell now lives in Northfield, Minnesota, and says he “sees more Shattuck alums.” Robb is pictured here (left) with his brothers (L-R): Alec Campbell ’88, John Campbell ’83, and Andy Campbell ’84.

1987

Lisa Hopkins is working at Dick’s Sporting Goods as an Associate and lives in Arlington, Virginia. She writes “I have two beautiful daughters, Hannah, 17, and Elizabeth (Ellie), 15. After Beloit College, I started my work experience in the Peace Corps, serving in Guinea, West Africa, from 1992-1994. I had been an expatriate in Cairo, Egypt from 2001-2003.”

1991

Collin Benson enjoyed catching up with SSM faculty member Mike Frankenfield when he was on campus this past June.

Above: Collin (left) and Mike (right) are pictured with Collin’s sons,

Hunter and Forrest, who attended the Shattuck-St. Mary’s golf camp.

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1993

After 15 years of working in public affairs and representing clients before state, local and federal officials, Nicole Willis-Grimes was recently hired as the executive director of the nonprofit Communities in Schools of Western Nevada. Communities in Schools is one of the largest national dropout prevention programs in the country. Her organization coordinates wraparound services for over 8,000 students in Title I schools who are most at risk of dropping out of school.

1995

John DeHoff recently moved to Taipei, Taiwan and says, “it’s very nice here.”

1999

Randy Harris has co-founded a nonprofit organization called TechBuffalo, and was recently awarded a grant of $2 million from the State of New York. The nonprofit’s mission is to provide technology training to underserved communities in the Buffalo-Niagra region. Randy is pictured above with his wife, Crystal Andresen Harris ’01, and their four daughters.

2001

Marty Mjelleli and his wife, Shannon, celebrated the baptism of their son, Louie David Mjelleli. The baptism was officiated by Fr. Henry Doyle on November 14, 2020. Marty also shared the bottom left photo, in anticipation of the chance to reunite with classmates and teammates at an in-person reunion this coming spring. He writes, “Has it been 20 years? The class of 2001, as well as the hockey team, are excited to return to campus!”

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2003

Maggie Osterbauer Lee and her husband Cooper Lee welcomed a baby boy, Easton Bauer Lee, on June 1, 2021. He is pictured here with 3-yearold big sister, Emma.

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MARRIAGES Congratulations and best wishes to the following! Rachel Bixler ’94 and Kristopher Cunningham, June 26, 2021

2005

Michael Gergen and his wife Maureen Gergen welcomed their first child, Elizabeth Mae Gergen, on March 16, 2021. The family is pictured left with Fr. Henry Doyle, who officiated Elizabeth’s baptism.

2008

Barb Bilko Egan owns a counselling practice in Kelowna, British Columbia and specializes in sports psychology. She works with high performance youth, as well as NHL players and Olympians. In recent years, Barb has hosted fundraisers, along with players from the male and female Team Canada Olympic teams and the NHL, to create a sports psychology program and charity with the goal of providing affordable mental health care in British Columbia. Barb says that she and her husband Taylor are excited to be hockey parents now that their oldest son William has started playing the sport. They are also parents to 3-year-old Ava and 1-year-old Micah. Barb shares, “It’s been such a crazy year for everyone. It’s been very full, but we are so thankful for family memories, and I’m thankful for my SSM family! In fact, my old teammate Brianna Decker ’09 and I still work together, helping girls navigate the NCAA recruiting process and sharpen their mindsets. Some of my other teammates, like the Lamoureux twins [ Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson ’08 and Monique Lamoureux-Morando ’08] and I have bonded on a whole new level of motherhood. It’s amazing!”

2009

Sebastian Nilsson received his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with highest honors from Columbia University in New York. He has been employed by the Department of Defense since 2016. Chelsea Cline is the Director of Operations with the Women’s Volleyball team at Brigham Young University

2010

Kelly Kiewel celebrated five years of being at Twitch, an Amazon live-streaming platform. She is currently preparing for her Senior Director promotion for Quarter 4.

Paul Parisot graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in May 2020. He married Sarah Pavelka on the Shattuck-St. Mary’s campus on May 16, 2020.

Georgiana Stocks and Trenton Palm ’06, September 10, 2021 Cari Coen and Jacob Anderson ’07, June 19, 2021 Emily Rettstatt and Nathan Sinz ’08, May 14, 2021 Brittany Lang and Ryan Rivers ’10, September 25, 2021 Erin Krichiver ’11 and Jacob Davidson ’11, April 9, 2021 Angelika Strub ’11 and Markus Daxer, September 25, 2021 Ellen Williams ’11 and Edward Doherty ’12, August 7, 2021 Alexandra Volpicelli ’11 and Luke Greiner ’08, August 21, 2021 Monique LaFontaine ’12 and Theodor Blueger ’12, August 6, 2021 Megha Gokals ’14 and Krish Sanghi, February 12, 2021 Lyndsay Oden ’14 and Colt Anderson, August 21, 2021 Linley Brown ’15 and Connor Dearden, July 2, 2020 Peyton Grahovac and Gage Mackie ’15, May 13, 2021 SSM FACULTY & STAFF Melissa Boik and Clark Shirley, June 12, 2021 SUMMER/FALL 2021

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Breanna Seibel published The Lion Mind: An Interactive 10-day Mental Reset Guide for Athletes in 2020. Breanna shared the following about her book and the inspiration behind it. Why I wrote the book: I was inspired by my current athletes to write the book because I noticed that all the training they receive is concentrated on their physical health, abilities and well-being. However, what many people fail to realize is that the body cannot physically perform at its best if the mind is not also at its best. Mental toughness is a must-have for athletes in today’s world and there isn’t enough emphasis and training focused on it. Studies have shown that confidence, positive thinking, goal setting and creating habits can vastly improve both a persons’ ability to perform athletically and their quality of life. Being mentally tough is a life skill that needs to be practiced and rehabilitated frequently. Just as a hockey player would practice their skating skills or attend physical therapy for an injury, athletes also need to sharpen their mental skills and rehabilitate the mind when necessary. Who it’s for: The book was originally written for the high school athlete. However, I have had ages ranging from 10 to 35 years old (both athletes and non-athletes) participate in the 10-day mental reset guide and report that they have benefited greatly from the activities. Throughout the mindset journal, the person will be guided and challenged through various exercises to help ‘recalibrate’ the way of thinking into a mindset built for growth and success. They are short, sweet and to the point—taking less than 10 minutes per day for each of the 10 days with 15 pages of bonus activities at the end.

Chance Rhoades recently launched a line of his very own bourbons and beers under his company, Copper Mountain Beverage. He’s currently working on expanding production and distribution of those, as well as the family beer business in the state of Indiana. Chance also shared that he had recently undergone surgery for a spinal fusion. Alexander O. Nilsson graduated magna cum laude from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in FinTech. He previously studied Physics and Industrial Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Natalie Fettinger graduated in May of 2020 from the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine. During medical school studies, she honored in both Psychiatry and Pediatrics. She received a monetary Humanitarian award (Ross Award in Medical Anthropology) for research work in Haiti and mental health in medical students. Natalie is completing a postgraduate Residency Program in Psychiatry at the UC San Diego Medical Center. Following three years of Residency training, she plans to pursue a 2-year Fellowship Program specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 53

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After graduation from SSM, Emmy Cooper (pictured below, third from left) attended Norwich University and received degrees in History and French. She spent her senior year in France, got her commission as a United States Marine Corps Officer, and now lives in Okinawa, Japan doing logistics—all within the timespan of five years! Inspired by SSM visual arts teacher Mr. Johnnie Walker, she has continued to create artwork. She is also considering pursuing a master’s through online courses at MIT.

Gage Mackie graduated magna cum laude on May 3, 2021 with a B.S. in Management from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He is now working as a Business Analyst for Cook Inlet Regional, Incorporated (CIRI) in Anchorage, Alaska. Gage married Peyton Grahovac on May 13 in Orange County, California. Gage’s brother, Cole Mackie ’18 was his best man and his brother Drew Mackie ’23, as well as classmate Jacob Paganelli ’15 were groomsmen. Also attending the wedding were SSM friends and fellow 2015 graduates; Jordan Klehr, Pierce Crawford, Brekken Fukushima, Will Brodeur, Melissa Samoskevich, Joachim Weberg, and Cole Bond.

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Ines Munoz de Cote Solano Lopez graduated with honors from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. While there, Ines received the President’s Distinguished Service Award for her dedication to teaching figure skating, and her embodiment of the university’s “Love + Honor” pledge. She was the first Presidential award recipient for the Figure Skating program in several years, an honor that she appreciated very much. The previous year, Ines was awarded the Miami University Student Employee Service Leadership Award. She performed with the Disney on Ice Mickey’s Search Party Mexico Tour in the summer of 2019. Ines competed at the intercollegiate level representing Miami University Skating Club. She was USFSA Intercollegiate National Silver Medalist Novice Freestyle in 2018 and 2019. Ines is now pursuing a master’s degree in Construction Management at the University of Miami, Florida where she is also the President of the Associated General Contractors of America Student Chapter at University of Miami and the Vice President of Women in Construction at University of Miami. She is still training and skating while balancing athletics, academics, and her professional life, and keeps in contact with very dear friends she made at SSM. Steve O’Connell graduated from Duke University in the spring of 2021, where he was a starting midfielder for the Men’s Soccer team. He now works in finance at Jefferies Group LLC in New York City.

Rochelle van der Merwe graduated from Oberlin College and Conservatory in the spring of 2021 after finding her niche in neuroscience. She then started a one-year research associate position as part of the professional staff at Oberlin, while also completing a second remote summer internship at Brown University. Her fields of interest are behavioral flexibility and neurodegeneration, which she studies using the technique of optogenetics, allowing her to identify and manipulate neural circuits in real time using laser light. Following her position at Oberlin, Rochelle will join a biopharmaceutical company in Silicon Valley specializing in optogenetic research and working to develop therapies to treat disorders of the Central Nervous System, after which she will pursue a graduate degree in neuroscience.

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BIRTHS Congratulations to the following on the newest addition(s) to your family! Adrienne Lee and Timothy Brown ’96, a boy, Nicolas Edward Brown, May 28, 2021

Ashley Harrison and Zachary Harrison ’06, a boy, William Thomas Harrison, August 16, 2021

Tammi Cooks and Max Feldman ’99, a boy, Lucas Michael Feldman, March 6, 2021

Margaret Horrigan Hughes ’06 and Marcus Hughes, a boy, Michael Joseph Hughes, May 25, 2021

Carrie Gill Throckmorton ’99 and Grant Throckmorton, a boy, Kai Campbell Throckmorton, July 6, 2021

Megan Ruegsegger and Tyler Ruegsegger ’06, a girl, Reagan Jayne Ruegsegger, January 25, 2021

Tara Barr and Benjamin Barr ’00, twins, Griffin James Barr and Isla Monroe Barr, April 21, 2021

Michelle Kett and Benjamin Kett ’07, a girl, Ruby Joan Kett, February 24, 2021

Fiona Behm and David Behm ’01, a girl, Sasha Clare Behm, October 29, 2020

Dana Thomas and Justin Thomas ’07, a girl, Lane Rohde Thomas, December 18, 2020

Hephzibah “Eppie” Clemons and Lucas Clemons ’01, a boy, David Julius Clemons, October 19, 2020 Samira Abu-Ghazaleh Diggs ’01 and Dylan Diggs, a boy, Roman Sebastian Diggs, May 31, 2021 Coleen MacNally ’01 and Tim Borden, twin boys, Dylan William Borden and Liam Mac Borden, September 29, 2020 Maggie Osterbauer Lee ’03 and Cooper Lee, a boy, Easton Bauer Lee, June 1, 2021 Kelley Grotting and Benjamin Grotting ’04, a girl, Josephine Ann Grotting, April 15, 2021 Christina Mladenoff and Evan Philip “Chip” Mladenoff, Jr. ’04, a boy, Evan Philip Mladenoff, III, February 8, 2021

Mellissa Carle and David Carle ’08, a boy, William David Carle, May 25, 2021 Sarah Elser and Brian Elser ’08, a girl, Emma Rose Elser, September 16, 2021 Monique Lamoureux-Morando ’08 and Anthony Morando, a boy, Sonny Germaine Morando, March 3, 2021 Stephanie Stepan and Derek Stepan ’08, a boy, Beckett Daniel Stepan, December 30, 2020 Bethany Johns Ziolkowski ’11 and Brian Ziolkowski, a girl, Amelia Mae Ziolkowski, January 29, 2021 SSM FACULTY & STAFF Amy Kamel and Andres Leza, a girl, Munira Elena Leza-Kamel, August 4, 2021

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IN MEMORIAM

We honor and remember our alumni, faculty, staff, and SSM friends who have passed away.

M. Garvin McMillin Colburn ’38 January 7, 2021

Bruce Mannes ’49 July 30, 2021

Roger Macdonald ’60 May 10, 2021

Bruce D. Onasch ’71 November 14, 2012

Robert Aurner ’45 June 10, 2020

Luann Lewis Witmore ’49 May 22, 2021

Michael W. Phillips ’61 February 6, 2021

David Weber ’72 March 5, 2021

David E. Lundstrom ’46 September 11, 2020

Jack Scholle ’50 February 12, 2020

H. Stephen Davis ’62 November 26, 2020

Sidney Hertz Fiergola ’76 July 31, 2021

Mary Beth Sadler Wurts ’46 May 16, 2019

Beverly Jackson Smiley ’50 March 23, 2021

Bill Humphrey ’62 April 22, 2021

Lawrence Likovich ’77 March 8, 2021

MaryJo Stark Andrews ’47 January 25, 2020

Richard Wheatley ’51 April 7, 2021

Ellen Brown ’63 March 18, 2020

Andew McIntosh ’79 July 12, 2021

Alden F. Barker ’47 June 9, 2021

Mary Weinberg Galloway ’52 April 18, 2020

Garrett H. Wood ’63 July 8, 2021

Anna Rebecca Harrison ’87 January 29, 2021

Charles Lytle ’47 April 26, 2019

Carol Fry Guy ’53 January 23, 2021

Frederic Judd Kirklin ’64 June 27, 2020

Kevin Hall ’88 May 10, 2021

George Morrison III ’48 January 26, 2021

Lucile Stoms Phillips ’56 November 11, 2020

Paul A. Gow ’65 February 7, 2021

Ryan Holland ’93 April 13, 2021

Court Schmidt ’48 May 16, 2020

Mary Johnson Schultz ’56 September 27, 2020

Shelly Trow Carter ’68 August 2, 2021

Rexford H. Stearns ’48 February 11, 2021

Kathleen Johnson Hines ’57 August 6, 2020

Paul C. Hewett ’69 January 7, 2021

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Standish Henning ’49 February 20, 2021

David Fast ’59 February 22, 2021

David Ward ’70 January 26, 2021

Jon Freeman June 27, 2021

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Raphaela Cogan graduated from Cornell College in June 2021 with a major in Studio Art and minor in Philosophy. Sarah Moss was awarded a 2021 President’s Distinguished Service Award by the President of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, an award that recognizes outstanding students for their service and leadership. Sarah graduated in the spring of 2021 from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government. She was a member of the university’s varsity senior synchronized skating team, a Team USA synchronized skater, and a U.S. Figure Skating DREAM Program team captain. Sarah took on the position of head coach of the Miami Skating Academy and Learn to Skate programs during the pandemic. Faced with the challenges of social distancing and cancelled competitions, Sarah redesigned practice procedures, researched performance possibilities, and created virtual experiences for skaters. Her nominator for the award wrote that “In the year of setbacks and almosts and even disappointments, Sarah offered hope, and a different lens with which to mark success.”

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Bobby Trivigno was named the Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player, after the University of Massachusetts men’s hockey team won the NCAA Division I Championship on April 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bobby scored his third point of the Frozen Four, and his 11th goal of the season, in the third period of the championship game to help the UMass Minutemen bring home their first-ever NCAA men’s hockey title. The victory was a celebration for several Shattuck-St. Mary’s alums Pictured, L-R: Carl Siegel ’73, Brant Barr ’73, UMass Associate Head Coach Ben Barr ’00, Bobby Trivigno ’17, Rick Barr ’75, Dana Trivigno ’12

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A TRIBUTE TO JON FREEMAN

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Jon Freeman, a beloved teacher and coach who served the Shattuck-St. Mary’s community for more than 40 years, passed away on June 27, 2021. Jon was an inspiration in the classroom, on the court, around the track, and far beyond. His memory is honored and cherished by the many whose lives he impacted.

Jon Freeman’s passing gave many of us in the ShattuckSt. Mary’s community a chance to reflect on his remarkable achievements and his impact on his friends, his colleagues, his students and, most importantly, his family. Jon was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. His wife, Phyllis, spoke for many of us when she said, “I’m going to miss having him around. He was a lot of fun.” It was easy to like Jon Freeman. He was friendly, he was feisty, and he had a quick wit. Former SSM Athletic Director John Sumner shared with me that “Jon was always quick with a joke or a pun, mostly bad enough to make folks roll their eyes.” Not only did he spend countless years teaching physics and math classes during his time at SSM, but he was also a remarkable coach. For thirty years, he coached three sports per year including stints in football, cross country, basketball and track and field. In an age of specialization, Jon was truly a Renaissance man who during his was able to teach a full course load and coach—both boys and girls. Beth Trout, the former SSM Middle School Head, told me that “[ Jon] was committed to helping his students succeed. He brought the same approach to his coaching, where he was determined to help his athletes grow and improve.”

Many of Jon’s friends and family shared stories, too, about Jon at The Inn following his funeral. I told one that has been told many times of Jon’s attempt to break his bowling ball in the parking lot of the Faribault Bowling Center. After numerous attempts to break it, he waited until he was back on campus and tossed his ball into the ravine behind what is now The Inn. While there is some disagreement about who actually retrieved the bowling ball, my version gave credit to longtime SSM faculty member Harry O’Connor, the captain of the SSM Faculty Bowling Team, for going down there early in the morning, cleaning it up, and leaving it on Jon’s doorstep before he headed off to class that morning. Another favorite was provided by John Sumner. “A student in one of Jon’s physics classes asked Jon if it was true that he usually wore two pair of pants. Jon smiled, jumped up on a table, and dropped his pants. Yep, it was true: Mr. Freeman was sporting a pair of jeans under his dress pants. His explanation? Sensitive skin!” Jon Freeman was certainly one of a kind, but he was one of the best kind.

When one of Jon’s lifelong friend John Greer spoke at his funeral in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, he referred to Jon as “authentic.” And he was. But he was also mischievous and irreverent—at times—two qualities that I greatly admired in Jon. He loved to tell stories—about the gym teacher in Northfield who hit him with a tennis shoe, about Clinton, Iowa, about Dr. Dyer, and about his running experiences. As John Sumner so eloquently put it, “Running is what Jon lived for; it was what he did.” During his lifetime, Jon ran over 100 marathons. I was so inspired by his “couch potato to marathon runner” success stories that I began training with Jon and his running group in Faribault. I ran my last marathon with Jon and, no, I did not beat him despite our age difference, but he didn’t rub it in— for more than a day or two. SUMMER/FALL 2021

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FALL FAMILY WEEKEND Back and Better than Ever: Family Weekends Return to Shattuck-St. Mary’s

After a year without our beloved family weekends, the tradition made its jubilant return this year, debuting with Fall Family Weekend in mid-October! Dedicated to all SSM family members, the weekend included a creative mixture of both in-person activities and virtual events. The Performing and Visual Arts department premiered their PAVA Showcase digitally, streaming it online so families near and far could tune in, while the Vocal Performance and Pre-Conservatory students performed a live concert in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Many families were thrilled to be able to join their students on campus, generating smiling faces and spirited cheering sections at the variety of arts and athletic events spanning the weekend. The entire SSM community looks forward with ancticipation to February 4-6, 2022, when we’ll host Winter Family Weekend!