SUFFIELD [2010 Fall]

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mission

Stephanie Dellaquila Greco ’88

Suffield Academy is a coeducational, independent secondary school serving a diverse community of day and boarding students. Our school

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has a tradition of academic excellence combined with a strong work

Tobye Cook ’88

ethic. A commitment to scholarship and a respect for individual differences guide our teaching and curriculum. We engender among our

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students a sense of responsibility, and they are challenged to grow in a

Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88

structured and nurturing environment. The entire academic, athletic, and extracurricular experience prepares our students for a lifetime of

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learning, leadership, and active citizenship.

Charlie Cahn, Peter Stein, Betsy McComb P’04,’06, Phil Riegel ’87, David Rockwell ’58, Linda Colo,

non-discrimination

Tom Greene ’87, Brinley Ford Ehlers ’86, Jeff Jacobs

Suffield Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, physical attributes,

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disability, age, or sexual orientation. We administer our admissions,

Alexandra Tremaine ’03

financial aid, educational, athletic, extracurricular, and other policies so

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2 Headmaster Charles Cahn III reflects on leadership, his relationship with Coach Bill Belichick and Suffield’s recent reaccreditation.

that each student is equally accorded all the rights, privileges, programs, photo contributors

and facilities made available by the school.

Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88, Tobye Cook ’88, Mike Stoner, Susan Autuori P’06, ’08, ’10, ’13, Kate Mooney, Joe Coscia

trustees President: Daniel R. Tisch ’69, P’02 — Scarsdale, New York

suffield is published by the Marketing and Communications

Vice President: Jackson W. Robinson ’60 — Boston, Massachusetts

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Treasurer: Michael J. Daly ’59 — Longmeadow, Massachusetts

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Secretary: Frederic B. Powers III ’83, P’14 — Mamaroneck, New York

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Headmaster: Charles Cahn III — Suffield, Connecticut

Opinions expressed do not reflect the official position of Suffield Academy.

Paul Blakeley P’07, ’10, ’13 — West Simsbury, Connecticut

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Campus renovations Community theme of loyalty Performing arts Underclass awards

Joseph P. Campanelli ’75 — Wellesley, Massachusetts Questions or comments may be addressed to the editor:

Andrew C. Chase — Deerfield, Massachusetts

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Christopher T. Cuddy ’87 — Boston, Massachusetts George B. Daniels ’71 — New York, New York

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our future.

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Alumni profile: Paul ’58 and Melinda Sullivan Legacy profile: The Ferraros

15 Suffield Academy welcomes alumni

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suffield takes a look at students’

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and parents for reunion 2010 and fall parents’ weekend.

enriching summer experiences.

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Alums from the classes of 1939 to 2010 wrote in to tell us what they have been doing.

Karen McDonald P’12 — New York, New York www.suffieldacademy.org

Jeffrey K. McElnea ’67, P’12 — New York, New York Pat Moore P’14 — McLean, Virginia Tracy Orr O’Keefe ’85 — Westfield, New Jersey Steve Sheresky P’12 — Rye, New York John M. Tremaine ’66, P’94, ’03 — New Canaan, Connecticut H.P. Van Ingen Jr. P’06 — New York, New York Suzy Vogler P’11 — San Francisco, California Jeffrey White ’65 — Westport, Connecticut Jacqueline R. Williams P’04, ’07, ’08 — New York, New York

Copyright © 2010, Suffield Academy, Suffield, CT 06078

special section annual report

This year’s annual report features the grand list of donors along with profiles of families who have made Suffield a priority.

suffield recaps the exciting fall

season which included several New England Tournament appearances.

what makes a great school?

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headmaster charles cahn III

headmaster charles cahn III

Each Saturday, Hillary and I plan our schedule around Suffield athletics.

We love watching our students compete and seeing teams evolve over the 10-week seasons. Athletics are such a special piece of the prep school experience.

† Suffield is passionate about its core belief in the distance students travel during their years on campus. This

emphasis on “distance traveled” is clearly understood by all of the school’s constituencies, and programs are in place to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

† The visiting committee was enormously impressed by the level of care that goes into every aspect of the students’ lives.

This is an exceptionally safe and happy school. The remarkably low student attrition speaks to this.

† Suffield’s capital infrastructure growth over the past 10 years—supported by a highly successful fundraising

campaign, the school’s ongoing development activities, and sound financial management—has been exemplary.

It is clear that everyone in the community is tremendously proud of the major physical additions made over the past decade. To a person—students, teachers, staff, parents, alumni, and trustees—all agree that the projects strengthen the school in a variety of ways.

Bill Belichick, Brian Belichick ’11, Headmaster Charlie Cahn

We make a point of spending Saturdays in the fall at part of our football games. Our team has won 24 games and lost 2 over the past three seasons. The way they are led by their coaches and their passionate play would make anyone involved with Suffield proud.

For the past few years I have watched many of these games with renowned coach Bill Belichick, whose son Brian ’11 is a member of the team. Aside from getting a bit of a tutorial in football—without Bill even realizing he is giving it—he and I talk about leadership. One comment Bill shared has driven my thinking. “You need to make sure you are in a place where the ingredients are all there to succeed. Whether it is good ownership, an effective board chair and strong trustees, a good location—whatever the metrics are in your work—these have to be solid for you to be successful.”

These are all firmly in place at Suffield.

Our goal over the past decade has been to dramatically strengthen Suffield’s position in the independent school world.

We have worked to distinguish Suffield’s niche—as an academically challenging, supportive environment where we focus closely on the distance each student travels during their years on campus. As our applicant pool skyrocketed we could have strayed from these core goals. But we have not, and this has been the most essential ingredient in our success.

We have recruited and sustained a great faculty, shaped our enrollment with students who love Suffield, and fully funded a transformational campus building campaign that has made our physical plant highly competitive with any peer school.

This fall we had the rare opportunity to reflect on our progress as we completed our 10-year reaccreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The feedback was glowing, and here are a few excerpts:

“You need to make sure you are in a place where the ingredients are all there to succeed.

Whether it is good ownership, an effective board chair and strong trustees, a good location— whatever the metrics are in your work—these have to be solid for you to be successful.” † We were deeply impressed by the faculty: their experience in their subjects, their sense of place and purpose, and

their skill in teaching, coaching, in residential life, advising, and modeling the values that Suffield espouses. The committee commends Suffield for maintaining a model where faculty are involved in all parts of school life. The very high percentage of administrative faculty that teach, coach, and perform campus life duties is also noteworthy.

† The accessibility of the senior leaders resonates throughout the school and with all constituencies. Suffield’s

strongest assets emanate from its leadership. This has led to a school culture in which community, in all its many manifestations, has clearly become a (if not the) central, core value.

† Such is our respect for the ways in which Suffield has undertaken the self-study, and such is our respect and

appreciation for the supportive ways the self-study was prepared, that the committee recommends Suffield receive exemplary status for its self-study and that Suffield’s self-study materials and process become a model for the New England Association of Schools & Colleges.

The visiting team also provided us with several helpful recommendations related to faculty professional development, benchmarking our emphasis on the “distance traveled” by students, and continuing to focus closely on admissions and fundraising given the competitive independent school landscape and global economic uncertainty. There are 15 standards in this process; we received the highest possible rating on 13 of them and the second highest on the other two standards. I have chaired two visiting teams at peer schools and been a member of a third, and I have never seen such positive rankings across the board.

† Suffield is a learning community with a strong mission-driven emphasis on academic excellence, balance,

responsibility, respect for self and others, leadership, diversity, and community spirit in a structured and nurturing environment. From people to programs, Suffield lives its mission. It is the identifier for the “Suffield way.”

† Suffield’s board of trustees deserves the highest praise for their commitment to the school in such a broad and significant fashion.

† Suffield has had an outstanding record of enrollment success throughout the past decade. Despite its very low

acceptance rate (30%), the committee observed that the school remains firmly devoted to its mission with respect to both the composition of its student body and the nature of its programs. Numerous interviewees commented that Suffield will not leave this path and that the headmaster is unwavering in his commitment to accept and support a mix of students from varying backgrounds with strong skills yet different abilities and skill sets.

† We observed a learning culture characterized in students by a cheerful engagement and openness towards learning, and an evident level of “buy in” to the essential Suffield program.

2010 Colonial League football champions

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The report emphasized that we are wisely focused on the real essence of what makes Suffield unique, which is genuinely helping each student thrive. This most important message is just what Bill Belichick suggested I be mindful of as headmaster—that all of the ingredients are in place for us to sustain this special, thriving school.

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Campus Enhancements Suffield Completes Major Pool Renovation Upon the completion of the 2009-2010 academic year, Suffield Academy embarked on a major construction project to renovate the school’s aquatics center. The pool was originally constructed in 1966 as a state-of-the-art facility with a wide deck space, one and three-meter boards, depth going to 12-feet and a large spectator gallery. However, limited attention in the original design was given to energy conservation, lighting, and acoustics.

The project, which was completed in time for the 2010 water polo season, includes a rebuilt swimming locker room, acoustical and aesthetic enhancements, and the replacement of the north wall with windows. The windows dramatically increase the amount of natural light that enters the pool area.

Perhaps nobody was more excited about the pool renovations than Andy Lowe, the longtime head coach of the swimming teams and the boys’ water polo team. “Suffield’s refurbishment of the aquatic center totally remediates the obsolete elements of our 40-year-old facility,” said Andy. “In an overarching way, the space has been made very visually appealing and is a welcoming environment for coaches, athletes, and spectators. The introduction of natural light through a northern ‘wall of windows,’ new interior lighting, and acoustical improvements have greatly enhanced training and game conditions. The new girls’ locker room also received a long-awaited facelift this fall. The top to bottom project will serve our athletes well for many years to come.”

The aquatics programs at Suffield are widely regarded for their success.

Andy Lowe has been a driving force behind these programs since 1979. In his 30-plus years at Suffield, nearly 100 individuals have earned All-American honors. The boys’ water polo team won the program’s first ever championship in 2009, and finished 3rd in the New England Championships this season.

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a deeply dedicated faculty & staff, a student body with

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Since 2004 Suffield Academy has identified a school theme for the community to investigate over the course of the academic year. The annual theme is selected each year by our academic dean, headmaster, and academic committee. Past themes have included creativity, marginalization, excess, borderlands, faith, and courage. The focus in 2010-2011 is on the concept of loyalty. A required community text is assigned over the summer to help students begin exploring the theme before they arrive on campus in September. The community then examines the complexity of the concept through programs in the academic departments, a film and discussion series, and several guest speakers.

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The concept of an annual theme was the vision of former Headmaster David Holmes ’60 and Headmaster Charlie Cahn, who identified the value of providing faculty and students a touchstone for the academic year, something that would coordinate and focus the intellectual life of the school. The theme offers not merely a shared intellectual experience but also a means of raising awareness about pertinent and timely issues—a way of connecting the exigencies of the contemporary world to the academic life of the school. Ultimately, an annual theme provides recognition that sound scholarship is inevitably interdisciplinary, since good academic communities don’t merely provide access to knowledge in multiple ways; they also make evident how diverse fields can and should be brought to bear on a particular issue.

With each passing year, the annual theme has been integrated into Suffield’s programs in increasingly diverse ways.

Students are forced to confront and consider the issues through several different avenues. “At most schools the theme of the year is just a word that is mentioned at opening ceremonies and graduation,” said Jay Fields ’13. “Yet at Suffield, because of the chapel speakers and classroom discussions, the ‘word of the year’ is personified and looked at from many different angles.”

This year’s theme of loyalty is both complex and relevant. In a broad sense, we are defining loyalty as the faithful adherence and devoted attachment to a cause, person, place, or custom. Loyalty is a complicated concept. While it is often understood to be positive, blind loyalty without the benefit of listening to your own mind and heart can be just the opposite and have dire consequences. The goal is to examine loyalty as more than just blind allegiance, and to illuminate the different facets of the concept.

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The selection for this year’s community text is Jeannette Walls’ Half Broke Horses, the “true-life” story of the author’s grandmother Lily in the early 20th Century American West. The reader sees Lilly through tornadoes, droughts, floods, the Great Depression, and personal tragedy—all made more vivid by an authentic, first-person narration. Lily bristled at prejudices of all kinds— against women, Native Americans, and anyone else who did not fit the conventional social mold. Throughout her life’s journey, Lily remained fiercely loyal to her family, to education, and to her vast ranch.

The chapel program’s guest speaker series—organized by a senior-led chapel committee that is advised by Headmaster Charlie Cahn—enables the Suffield community to hear first hand examples of loyalty. “I think the themes are important in bringing the community together to explore issues or topics that have real life applications,” said Gabriel Appleby ’12. Suffield’s first guest speaker this year was Chris Waddell, one of the most decorated male Paralympic skiers in the world. He has Chris stressed the importance of being an been inducted into both the US Ski and Snowboard Halls individual, not focusing on “fitting in,” of Fame and the Paralympic Hall of Fame. Chris shared his amazing life story and presented his “NameTags” speech. and making the most of what we have.

A longtime friend of Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88, Chris was an avid skier and student at Middlebury College when a ski accident left him paralyzed from the waist down during his freshman year. Chris never let this disability define him or stop his remarkable progress as a person. He has chosen to encourage others to focus not on their limitations but rather on their skills and successes. He has won 13 Paralympic medals to date and in September of 2009, he put himself on an even greater platform by becoming the first paraplegic to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Chris Waddell with Suffield faculty member Patrick Shanahan and his family

Chris stressed the importance of being an individual, not focusing on “fitting in,” and making the most of what we have. For point of emphasis, Chris had the audience repeat his main message several times: “it’s not what happens to you but what you do with what happens to you.” Chris’ message emphasized the importance of being loyal to one’s inner self. He believed he owed it to himself and his loved ones to continue to live life to the fullest and not dwell on the negative. Likewise, for students, it is important to be who you want to be and who you truly are, not what others think you should be. Students not only appreciated Chris’ message but were clearly in awe of what he has been able to accomplish.

Scott Waddle

Scott’s moving account of courage in the face of great adversity was an inspirational tale for Suffield students.

Guest speaker Scott Waddle delivered another powerful presentation. Scott’s life, along with the lives of many others, was forever changed in February 2001. This is when the USS Greenville, a nuclear-powered attack submarine, collided with a Japanese fishing boat off the coast of Oahu. As the commanding officer of the Greenville, Scott was at the center of the controversy. The collision took the lives of 9 Japanese students, teachers, and crew members, and the international community wanted someone to be held accountable.

Despite the adversity he faced, Scott boldly took full responsibility for his actions. He resisted any pressure to cover up the situation and allocate blame, staying loyal to his core values and the victims of the tragic incident. He faced what was in front of him despite advice and direction that told him to act differently. Scott’s moving account of courage in the face of adversity was an inspirational tale for Suffield students and echoed back to a past chapel theme of borderlands. Because Scott was in the middle of a tense situation with the families of the victims, he was ever mindful of the values and traditions upheld in the Japanese culture.

While tragedy played a major part in Scott’s words to us, our next chapel presentation by David Rockwell ’58 demonstrated that you do not need a traumatic event in life to understand the importance of having core values.

Rocky, a beloved Suffield faculty member, allowed students to see deeper into his life. They appreciated learning about the Suffield legend and were impressed by his loyalty and dedication to the school. Rocky has been a faculty member here since 1964, and he shared his views of what loyalty means. He discussed many memorable life experiences and tied in each of the other past themes.

For the Suffield Academy community, the discussion and understanding of loyalty will continue to evolve throughout the rest of the school year. The hope is that students will internalize these themes and apply them to their everyday life, especially after seeing the first hand accounts of people who were able to maintain their loyalty even during the most trying circumstances.

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fall one-acts Fall One-Acts are collaborative performances.

They combine the work of faculty member Tom Dugan’s courses, Play Directing and Acting: Techniques. This year’s performance featured a collection of 10-minute plays directed by Dominic Fiallo ’12, Erica Robbie ’11, Griffin Murray ’11, Dave Copel ’11, and Tom Dugan.

underclassawards Each fall the Suffield Academy community gathers to present academic prizes. The recipients are chosen by faculty vote. This event recognizes the extraordinary achievements of outstanding students and serves to provide inspiration and examples for the whole community.

Featured Talent included Lohen Parchment ’12 Max Warner ’11 Harrison Moore ’14 Nicole Matysiak ’14 Alex Porter ’12 AJ Placanico ’11 Terra Arguimbau ’11 Anne Lautenbach ’11 Tesfa Jacobs ’11 Riley Henderson ’11 Dave Copel ’11 Sam Clark ’11 Karoline Hegbom ’11 Grace Vianney ’12

winter play preview The Wedding Singer

bookprizes Williams Book Prize

Cast List

Alex Ciejka ’11

Robbie Hart: Tommy Jensen ’11 Sammy: Griffin Murray ’11 George: Adam Leibowitz’13 Julia Sullivan: Brenna Turer’12 Holly: Terra Arguimbau’11 Glen Guglia: Peyton O’Connor ’11 Rosie: Grace Vianney’12 Linda: Carly Smith’12 Angie/Donatella: Erica Robbie ’11

Harvard Book Prize Peter Yu ’11 Yale Book Prize Patrick Tolosky ’11 Smith Book Prize Rachel Kawasaki ’11 Trinity Book Prize

The Ensemble

Joey Palomba ’11

Ricky: Dave Copel ’11 Bum/Ronald Reagan: Harry Land ’11 Agent/Bridesmaid: Lucy Zimmermann ’12 Bad Haircut Guy: Jay O’Brien ’13 Crystal: Lohen Parchment ’12 David Fonda/Mr. T: Patrick Lowndes ’11 Debbie Fonda/Clerk/Tina Turner: Jasmine Brooks ’14 Donny: Josh Galant ’12 Father of the Bride: Joe Bruno ’11 Waiter #1: Alex Porter ’12 Glen’s Secretary: Cheryl Kuo ’13 Harold Fonda: Greg Hilliard ’11 Imelda Marcos/Bridesmaid: Pank Praneeprachachon ’12 Junior Secretary: Si Yoon Kwon ’11 Large Lady/Cyndi Lauper: Caroline Vianney ’13 Loser Guy: Harrison Moore ’14 Mookie/Billy Idol: Reed Barbe ’12 Nancy Reagan: Hannah Williams ’13 Priest: Ryan Malley ’14 Second Suit: Jono Nelson ’14 Second Waitress: Noel Nakamura ’13 Shane McDonnough/Waiter #2: Joey Palomba ’11 Tiffany/Sideburns Lady: Alex Ciejka ’11

Amherst Book Prize

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McKenna Daly ’11 Dartmouth Book Prize Kim Nault ’12 and Ellie Ferreri ’12 Mount Holyoke Book Prize Grace Vianney ’12

Karen Lam ’11 and Leah Life ’11

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underclass awards

historydepartment Freshman History Prize Paul Metscher ‘13 Sophomore History Prize Emily Doran ‘12 and Ellie Ferreri ‘12 China & East Asia Studies Winnie Chen ‘11 Honorable Mention Peyton O’Connor ‘11 European Studies Rachel Kawasaki ‘11 Honorable Mention McKenna Daly ‘11 and Joey Palomba ‘11 Latin America Studies Patrick Tolosky ‘11 Honorable Mention Brittany Barnes ‘11 Holy Cross Book Award-Excellence in History Karen Lam ‘11 Honorable Mention Katherine Battle ‘12 and Grace Vianney ‘12 Nelson A. Pomeroy Prize (WALKS) Karen Lam ‘11 Honorable Mention Kim Nault ‘11

englishdepartment Freshman English Prize (Most Improved) Gina Nasiadka ‘13 and Jay Prasad ‘13 Sophomore English Prize (Best Performance) Ellie Ferreri ‘12 Honorable Mention Katherine Battle ‘12, Brooke Kelsey ‘12 Sophomore English Prize (Best Performance) Peter Yu ‘11 Brown Book Award (Excellence in English) Winnie Chen ‘11 Junior English Prize (Best Essay of Literary Criticism) Alex Ciejka ‘11 and Natasha Sankalia ‘11

Punn Mahaguna ’11

Paul Metscher ’13

Jay Prasad ’13

Elliana Ferreri ’12

mathematicsdepartment Freshman Mathematics Prize Andres Fernandez Vilchez ‘13 and Paul Metscher ‘13 Honorable Mention Sam Sweitzer ‘13 Freshman Mathematics Prize (Advanced) Sarah Hong ‘13, Cheryl Kuo ‘13, and Bozhou Luo ‘13 Sophomore Mathematics Prize Cassidy Caravella ‘12 Honorable Mention Stephanie Hetzler ‘12, Ellie Ferreri ‘12, Harrison Phillips ‘12, Taylor Grand Pre ‘12, and Jason Chiang ‘12 Sophomore Mathematics Prize (Advanced) Melissa Sych ‘12, David Huang ‘12, and Michael Lombardo ‘12 Honorable Mention Katherine Battle ‘12, Emily Doran ‘12, Andrew Jacobs ‘12, Alex Vasilenko ‘12, and SuSie Park ‘12 Junior Mathematics Prize Carrie Fieger ‘11 and Philip Myers ‘11 Honorable Mention Maddy Carpenter ‘11, Kate Prentis ‘11, Lohen Parchment ‘11, and Peter Ganem ‘11 Junior Mathematics Prize (Advanced) Alex Ciejka ‘11 and Winnie Chen ‘11 Honorable Mention Pat Tolosky ‘11, Sarah Willis, ‘11 and Karen Lam ‘11

Avery Schuster ’11

languagesdepartment Chinese II Prize Pank Praneeprachachon ‘12 Chinese III Prize Shelter Wein ‘11 Chinese V Prize Punn Mahahuna ‘11 Honorable Mention Brendan O’Connor ‘11 Latin II Prize Emily Doran ‘12 Latin IV Prize McKenna Daly ‘11 French II Prize Brooke Kelsey ‘12 French III Katherine Battle ‘12 French IV Rachel Kawasaki ‘11 and Heather Wright ‘11 Spanish II Ellie Ferreri ‘12 Spanish IV Alex Ciejka ‘11 Honorable Mention Kachenta Descartes ‘11 and Natasha Sankalia ‘11

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Physics Prize Sarah Hong ‘13 Chemistry Prize Hung Do ‘11 Biology Prize Karen Lam ‘11 and Leah Life ‘11 Bausch & Lomb Science Medal Peter Yu ‘11 Rensselaer Mathematics & Science Medal Winnie Chen ‘11

Ceramics Gabriel Appleby ‘12 Fine Art Avery Schuster ‘11 and Pixie Clauson ‘12 Honorable Mention Caroline Leonard ‘12 Fichtenholtz Award Penn Fisher ‘11 and Griffin Murrary ‘11 Barnes Service Award Didi McDonald ‘11

musicdepartment Vocal Freshman Jordan Stanley ‘13 Sophomore Grace Vianney ‘12 Junior Alex Behringer ‘11 Instrumental Jazz Victoria Ames ‘12 and Bolin Wu ‘11 Classical Shamier Settle ‘11 Scott Chambers Music Fellowship Duncan Renchard ‘11 Theater Prize Dave Copel ‘11 fall 2010 | 13

Parents’ Weekend

Brad Gooch Endows Music Chair Legendary faculty member Bradford C. Gooch, who taught at Suffield from 1960 to 1996, has made a gift to Suffield to endow the Gooch Music Chair. This endowment fund will honor the head of the music department and help fund their compensation. This has been Brad’s long-time goal and he was pleased to share this plan with Headmaster Charlie Cahn. Brad taught several courses at Suffield during his tenure in English, music history, and art history. He was particularly fond of teaching Suffield’s postgraduate English course “Writing About Literature.” Brad also coached Suffield’s girls’ and boys’ soccer teams (including Suffield’s 1983 New England champion boys’ team), led the Kent-Davis speaking contest, and directed Suffield’s glee club and the small singing group, the COGS. Brad, who now lives in Rome, Georgia, said, “I am so happy to be able to do this for a school I love. I am proud to have spent my professional career at Suffield and am pleased by how well the school has flourished in the past several years. I loved everything about being a faculty member at Suffield, except for weekend duty.”

This is Suffield’s fourth endowed teaching chair. Joe ‘63 and Christiane Alsop previously endowed the Leon Waskiewicz Mathematics Chair, Don and Judy Opatrny P’02 endowed the Opatrny Chair in Technology, and an anonymous donor endowed the Kim Wiggin Teaching Chair in Academic Support.

2010 Reunion Suffield Academy names the terrace at Tisch Field House Moore Terrace Suffield Academy proudly named the terrace to the west of Tisch Field House—overlooking the athletic fields—for the sustained commitment and generosity of Walter and Pat Moore, parents of Tod ‘10 and Harrison ‘14.

Director of Development Phil Riegel ‘87 said, “Pat and Walter felt strongly about recognizing the dedicated faculty and staff of Suffield Academy by supporting the school’s endowment. They are exceptional partners in moving Suffield forward with their enthusiasm, time, and resources. Pat is a dedicated trustee and we we are deeply grateful to their family for all they do to help Suffield. Moore Terrace will be used for parent, alumni and student events for years to come.”

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fall parents’ weekend and 2010 reunion The campus was filled with activity for the 2010 Reunion and Parents’ Weekend. Parents had the opportunity to meet with teachers and advisors, while members of the classes of 0s and 5s returned to campus to catch up with old friends, share fond memories, and create new ones.

One of the highlights of the weekend included Friday night’s football game under the lights, the first night game in school history. The Tigers impressed the large crowd, defeating Wilbraham & Monson 41-6.

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Top row from left to right: Eli Richardson ’05, David Lewis ’05, Bill Butcher, Phil Riegel ’87, Keith Franco ’90, Peter DaPuzzo ’90. Bottom row from left to right: David Holmes ’60, fall 2010 | 19 Jack Robinson ’60, Headmaster Charlie Cahn, Alicia Cisneros Sewald ’85, Ben Diep ’85.

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1st row: David Holmes, George Pervear, Tom Shemwick, Ed Haydash 2nd row: Gil Lavoie, Al Walden, Jeff McKennis, Bob Dietrich 3rd row: Charlie Bardelis, Jack Robinson, Bill Galvin

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1st row: Mike Powers, Alan Harvey, Ed Morgan, Chris Weeden 2nd row: Bill Morin, Keith Callahan, Kit Warner, Charles Miller 3rd row: Brett Vianney, Iver Franzen, Jeremy Wood, Peter Scholtz

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1st row: Lisa Keney Rarus, Linda McCullagh O’Leary, Mary Carroll 2nd row: Justin Salvio, Tucker Killam, Bill Nicholas 3rd row: Prescott Fogg, Ken Klesczewski, Pete Coombs, Chris Gleason 4th row: Jeff Randall, Bruce Burdge, Joe Palomba, Chip Weimer

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1st row: Tracy O’Keefe, Margot Krawiec Mineau, Alicia Cisneros Sewald 2nd row: Dan Noble, Mike Sevilla, Tom Fontana, John Hess 3rd row: Al Walden, Andy Glover, Ben Diep

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1st row: Carla Plakias, Nikki Pervear Varney, Christie Lynch Michaud, Andrew Kotchen 2nd row: Tim Carpenter, Kelli Chamberlain Tosone, Amy Newman Vaughn, Tom Hamilton 3rd row: Stephen Canter, Bob Yap, Keith Franco, Peter DaPuzzo

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Christopher Rinaldi, Joyce Moncrief McGovern, Julia Goldberg, Tanya Menard Lynch, Alex McGill

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1st row: Katie Kilrain-Hayes, Ben Lemire, Betsy Cowan 2nd row: Meghan O’Reilly, Kristy Booma, Gretchen Allinson 3rd row: Andrea Rich, Shawn Manafort, Dan Caballero

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Top row from left to right: John Monacella ’65, Larry Hyde ’65, Peter Scholtz ’70, Tom Webster ’64, Jeff Prudden ’73, Ed Morgan ’70, Iver Franzen ’70, Charles Miller ’70, Tim Hemingway ’65, 20 | www.suffieldacademy.org Mark Loether ’64, Ned Smith ’64. Middle row from left to right: Bob Yap ’90, Carla Plakias ’90, Brett Vianney ’70. Bottom rows from left to right: Abe Adib-Samii, George Pervear, Dennis Kinne, Andy Rarus ’79, Ken Klesczewski ’80, Justin Salvio ’80, Amy Newman Vaughn ’90, Kelli Chamberlain Tosone ’90.

1st row: Dan Fisher, Ted Fuller, Casey Shanley, Stephanie Shaker, Maggie Gustafson, Jason Lavine 2nd row: Jake Donnelly, Colin Dudunake, David Lewis, Jake Shea, Andrew Cohen 3rd row: Eli Richardson, David Appleby, Jason Hebb, Dennis Leary fall 2010 | 21

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D Tickets cost $100 each D Drawing to be held on Friday, April 29, 2011, at 9:00 PM at Suffield Academy D Winner need not be present D Tickets are limited to 700 and will be sold on a first come, first served basis D All ticket monies received after the 700 will be returned to purchaser All federal, state and local taxes, fees, D and surcharges are the responsibility of the winner and must be paid before winner takes receipt of the car D Winner is responsible for vehicle transfer and registration

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class agent

Class agent Brinley Ford Ehlers ’86 CLASS AGENTS 1st row: Sari Biddelman ’02, Michelle Autuori ’10, Lucas Traber ’10, Alison Leonard ’06. 2nd row: Joyce Moncrief McGovern ’95, Erin Orr ’02, Hilary Golas ’02, Bob Stanley ’79, Shelley Frazier Pelletier ’84, Lindsey Pell ‘03. Back row: Alex Naboicheck ’04, Bob King ’55, Betsy McComb, Margaret Figueroa Hern ’82, Jim Knight ’73, Joe Palomba ’80, Chip Spear ’72, Brinley Ford Ehlers ’86, Ben Davol ’78, Lisa Longo ’78, Leo Letendre ’71, Philip Riegel ’87.

On Saturday, September 11, 2010, Suffield Academy welcomed alumni for both Class Agent Day and Alumni Sports Day. A total of 21 class agents returned to campus for an orientation, which was followed by a lunch at Gay Manse. Associate Director of Development Betsy McComb P’04, ’06, unveiled the new class agent website which enables class agents to have their own online community.

In the afternoon, class agents had the opportunity to watch and participate in Alumni Sports Day. In the most competitive game of the day, the alumni, with the help of faculty, pushed the varsity boys’ soccer team to a 2-2 tie. Paul Wagner ’02 won the cross-country event, a modified 3-mile race, with Andy Rarus ’79 and Bill Murdza ’82 finishing close behind.

There is perhaps not a better fit for a class agent than Brinley Ford Ehlers ’86. As she explains, the main benefit of being a class agent is both the opportunity and excuse to return to the Suffield Academy campus. “I love coming back to Suffield as often as possible, at least three times per year,” said Brinley. “I love catching up with my former teachers, seeing a basketball game, meeting new faculty members, and discovering all of the amazing changes on campus. I love that some of my good friends are now here teaching. Despite all of these changes (buildings, fields, dorms, and the renovated pool), the school still feels like the warm, family-oriented community that it was almost 25 years ago. Students look happy and engaged in class and you can sense that there are great relationships between faculty and students.”

The ability to keep in touch with classmates and stay connected to Suffield is important for Brinley, considering the positive and valuable experience she had here. As a student, Brinley was part of a very successful field hockey team that went to the New England tournament, was undefeated at the number one doubles position in tennis her senior year, starred in The Fantasticks, and was a tour guide leader. “I loved Suffield and thrived while I was a student there,” said Brinley, reflecting on her high school years. “I was always very involved and passionate about the school and still am to this day.”

In addition to her positive experience and close ties to Suffield Academy, Brinley’s current occupation at the St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, Connecticut, keeps her more than in tune with the independent school world. Brinley is in her 16th year teaching and coaching tennis. In addition, she serves on the annual fund committee at St. Luke’s and has helped the development office reach 100% faculty participation. Brinley understands the importance of alumni participation, no matter the size of the gift, because it symbolizes the impact the school has had on the lives of those who have attended.

Brinley has found Facebook and other forms of social media very valuable to reach out to classmates. Additionally, she has found creative and fun ways to rally her Suffield classmates. For her 20th reunion, she made a Class of 1986 CD with tunes from the decade and sold them at the reunion, raising $400 for the Alex Steinman ’87 Fund. With her 25th reunion next fall, Brinley will again try to rally her classmates to return to campus and continue her efforts to get them to support the Annual Fund.

“My goal is to have improved participation from my class, and, of course, to get as many people excited about coming back to our 25th reunion,“ said Brinley. “I think it is important to give back financially to a school that molded me into who I am today. I learned some amazing life lessons at Suffield from Gordy Glover, Rocky, and Joyce Wilson about leadership, friendship, community, and family—many of the reasons that got me into teaching.”

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1st row: Kevin Burke ’91, Matt Weaver ’03, Jordon Dubey ’04, Juan Arreaza ’06, Geoff Hoyt ’84, Will Cooley ’08, Joe Ford ’89, Bob Artioli ’90, Sam Artioli ’96, Nick Taveres ’10. 2nd row: Todd Szwed ’93, John Corallo ’85, Brendan Moriarty ’04, Ed Mack ’04, Dave Eckhardt ’86, Mark Pillsbury, Anthony Rousseau ’04, Matt Siretta ’08, Ed Akel ’75, Matt Blakeley ’10, Ricky Warren, Jim Knight ’73, Paul Dean ’84, Kevin Kinne ’84, Scott Owsiany ’84, Headmaster Charlie Cahn.

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a heartfelt thank you

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upcoming events

t n e d u r e t m s sum

projects

by Peter Stein

January 8 Alumni Basketball Game Kris Ardinger Karn ’88 Memorial Swim Meet

January 12 The Regency New York City Reception hosted by Dan Tisch ’69, P’02

April 13 Grandparents’ Day

April 29 Parents’ Association Auction

Oct 28/29/30 Reunion: Suffield welcomes all alumni highlighting classes that end in 1 and 6

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As the Suffield Academy mission statement explains, our goal is to prepare students for “a lifetime of learning, leadership, and active citizenship.”

Suffield Academy students are given such a special and rare opportunity. As a result, we have high expectations for our students, not only while they are here, but also as future leaders. While talking to students upon returning from summer vacation, I could not help but be fascinated and impressed by the way people spent their free time. Expecting to hear about a lot of “hanging out” and time at the beach, I was overwhelmed by the number of students who spent their summer traveling to participate in unique service projects—demonstrating each of these key values in our mission statement.

i z zy mcdonald Although there were many students who took part in service work over the summer, we will take a close look at a few who have been moved by their experiences. In last winter’s edition of suffield, we looked at Suffield Academy’s ties to Haiti. We profiled those members of our community who were directly impacted by the earthquake and who shared the common goal of helping to rebuild the country. Izzy McDonald ‘12 spent her 2009 summer in Haiti working on an ongoing reforesting project with the youth group of St. Entien’s Church and parish. Izzy had already made plans to return this past summer to again help plant trees and rebuild the Haitian forest. However, the total destruction caused by the earthquake changed things significantly, and many of the lives’ of Izzy’s friends and acquaintances were devastated.

When Izzy returned this past summer, the focus was not only on the rebuilding of the forest but also of the land and country itself. After sending money and supplies throughout the year, Izzy and her group returned this past June to clear out the foundation of a church that was destroyed, as well as to continue the reforesting project. Izzy also spent time teaching English to the children, as well as learning Creole. Izzy and her church group spent a total of two weeks in the country between Port Au Prince and Jacmel, as well as five nights camping in the mountains. “It was good to see that the people in Haiti still had as much spirit as when I visited last summer,” said Izzy. “I saw a lot of the same people, and they were so grateful to have us back. They are beginning to build back the country in their own way. Again, I was amazed by their high spirits.” Izzy is anxious to return for a third straight summer and plans to keep in touch with the youth group and track the progress in Haiti.

j a y o’brien Similar to Izzy, Jay O’Brien ’13 had the opportunity to pursue learning, leadership, and active citizenship this summer through the Renbrook Summer Adventure program. With a small group of peers, Jay traveled to the Cloud Forest in Monteverde, Costa Rica, an area that suffers from the negative effects of erosion. The water had washed away many classroom buildings of a private school for underprivileged children. The group of eight high school students and two adults, rebuilt and re-cemented the sidewalks and walls to prevent the further spread of water. They also cemented staircases, which used to be comprised only of dirt. Jay also had the opportunity to stay with a Costa Rican family and had a great deal of interaction with the children. He set aside time during his trip to teach them English and play with them.

“Costa Rica was an important way for me to help others and a great opportunity for me to improve my Spanish skills,” said Jay. “It was a very rewarding experience to help and know that I was a making a difference to these kids and their families. We talk about this idea of service to the community a great deal in my Leadership class, and it is so great to be a part of it. I am very fortunate to have the things I do, like my Suffield education, and it was a very humbling experience to recognize this first hand.”

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billy regan Billy Regan ’12 also participated in a unique language enrichment/service program called ‘Where There Be Dragons’ this summer. He traveled around China with a group of 12 peers. As Billy explains the academic opportunity was unparalleled. It enabled him to further pursue one of his academic passions at Suffield, the Chinese language. “It was very enriching,” said Billy.

“I learned a substantial amount of new Chinese and got to put my skills to use. After taking Chinese for two years at Suffield, it was amazing to finally see and experience the culture firsthand.” Billy said, the idea of the trip was to take in as much of the culture as possible. This meant that the American students were only allowed to take public transportation and were encouraged not to spend a lot of money. “We kept it as cheap as possible by staying at hostels and spending less than two American dollars for lunch and breakfast.”

Public transportation included 20-hour train rides and 16-hour sleeper buses, as they traveled the entire country north to south. One of the main focuses of the trip was the community service aspect. Billy and the group traveled to the Village of Haba, where they taught English to young kids, helped build a kindergarten school and cleaned up the construction site. His memories of camping out at the Great Wall and a one-week home stay are sure to last forever. A lifetime of learning, leadership, and active citizenship already appear to be at the core of Billy’s values, and this is one experience that he will never forget.

max warner Max Warner ’11 is another example of a student who dedicated his time this summer to helping those less fortunate. He spent two months working for Habitat for Humanity. Max felt obligated to help those who were less fortunate, especially when they were so close to him. “I wanted to help someone whose home was tragically torn down by the floods that occurred a few years ago in Mamaronek, New York, the town next to mine. I felt a sense of accomplishment, and I knew that I was helping someone who needed it. By the time I was finished with the house, the woman and her elderly mother were ever so grateful with the work that we put into their home.”

mckenna daly McKenna Daly ’11 also had an amazing summer opportunity traveling with Rustic Pathways to Cambodia to volunteer at Mekong Kampuchea Kids Project orphanage in the Kampong Cham Province. McKenna worked at the orphanage run by a Buddhist monk, to try to enhance the standard of living for Cambodian orphans “As volunteers, we worked with the orphans in rice fields, built soccer goals, de-loused the children, worked in gardens, painted a new wagon to transport the orphans to school, taught and read to the children, tiled a patio, and learned traditional dance. These orphans would not be able to have bright futures without Venerable Vandong Thorn and his dedicated staff and volunteers.”

McKenna said that, one of the biggest challenges is the fact that the Kids Project is a non-government organization and runs solely on private donations. Unfortunately, the orphanage is in the process of being forced out by the government.

She continues to work closely with the organization and will present it as a potential charity benefit for the Suffield Academy Dance-A-Thon.

“These kids are so thankful for everything that we gave them and every moment we stopped to just give one a hug. It brightened their whole day.

This program has not only changed the way I look at my own life, but it has made me want to help change the standard of living for these children and other people in need locally and internationally.”

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Erika Hanson ’13 was involved with an interesting project through her local Methodist church in Malden, Massachusetts.

She traveled to Manchester, CT, for a week and worked on projects to serve individuals who were impoverished or terminally ill. The jobs included building ramps, painting houses, building sheds, making doors and foundations, and working at the homeless shelter and soup kitchen. Not only did Erika have fun helping others and bonding with new friends, but she also gained valuable insight from the experience.

“It was a great opportunity, and we all made so many friends,” said Erika. “We also learned a lot from our clients, who always kept an optimistic and bubbly mood, despite their many hardships. Most of the clients would sit with us during the meals that we provided and they would tell us stories of their childhood.”

Harry Melendez ’07

By Jeff Jacobs, reprinted with permission from The Hartford Courant

d o minic fiallo Dominic Fiallo ‘12 returned to Suffield refreshed and with a new perspective after completing an Outward Bound Wilderness Program. Dominic spent 22 days backpacking in the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. As Dominic described, the experience was as “outdoors as it gets.” The group of nine, in addition to the two instructors, was not allowed to carry any electronic equipment and traveled with backpacks on an average of seven miles per day. Similar to the Suffield Academy slogan of “distance traveled,” the emphasis of the program was on personal growth, as well as leadership skills.

“The program was a lot about bettering yourself and comparing yourself only to you and not others. There was a focus on craftsmanship and doing things to the best of your ability. The personal challenge, a seven mile run at the end of the course, demonstrated just how far we had come along as individuals compared to where we were at the beginning of the trip,” said Dominic.

A staple of the Outward Bound experience is the “solo challenge.” During this three-day period, the members of the group are split apart from each other and left alone with only basic food, a journal, and pen.

“I set up my tarp, had a big bag of granola and an electrolyte drink, and didn’t see anyone for three days,” said Dominic. “The instructors met me twice a day to iodize the water, but other than that I was left alone. After the first day, it really started to hit me and I developed a real sense of mental clarity. It was nice being out in the wilderness without a watch or any technology. I was able to move all distractions out of my mind. It got to the point where I really enjoyed it and admired and appreciated the scenery around me.”

Over the course of the trip, Dominic and the group traveled over 70 miles through the trails and reached altitudes as high as 11,200 feet. The group made efforts on the way to give back and honor the environment, stopping at ranger stations and volunteering time. They helped clean up trails and pick invasive plants. They were also able to learn about the environments and the plants and animals they encountered on the way. “When I got back home I realized how much more self reliant I had become because of the experience,” said Dominic. “It is nice to take some of the weight off my parents at home, and I appreciate all of the leisure and technology that we have available to us today.”

Without a doubt this summer experience has had a lasting impact on Dominic’s life. He plans to participate in a similar program next summer.

Having learned these basic skills, he now wants to focus on one that is more technical and includes rock climbing.

One of the core requirements at Suffield is the Leadership Program. Led by veteran faculty member David Rockwell ’58, the program seeks to “develop human beings with integrity who wish to make a significant and positive impact on society.” As demonstrated by the sampling of summer activities that Suffield students chose to participate in, we can see the teachings of the Leadership Program in practice.

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His dream was to go to Williams College. Let’s just say the dream took an unexpected turn. “I wanted to go to Williams really bad,” Harry Melendez said Thursday. “Now I want to beat them even worse.”

And then he smiles.

Harry Melendez knows he sounds like another college football player itching to beat a rival this Saturday, which, of course, he is.

The Trinity senior also knows he is someone else: He’s the guy dying to meet somebody new every day. He’s the guy his coach says is a reason he loves Trinity so much. The bluster about wanting to finish 4-0 lifetime against Williams? It comes with an asterisk known as perspective.

“The thing that sets Harry apart is considering where he has come from in life, what he has gone through, it’s so impressive he’s the type of person he is,” coach Jeff Devanney said. “It would have been so easy not to be that person. A lot of people he grew up with are in jail or dead.”

Angelica Peltier took her only child out of New York City when he was a year and a half. She had to get Harry away from his father.

He was a drug addict. “She’s from Holyoke and she brought me there to get to a better environment,” Melendez said. “It wasn’t an easy decision. Later, she wanted me to know why she did it. He had gone so far as to hide drugs under my crib.”

Melendez is a heck of a defensive back now. Devanney calls him his shutdown corner. When the coaches put in the game plan they pretend the receiver he’s covering doesn’t exist. Melendez also has a nickname, one given by an uncle, one that goes back to a love of peanut butter and jelly. It’s Goober. When some of his teammates heard the family yelling it at games, they picked up on it. They’ve coupled it with Darrelle Revis’ shutdown nickname and, yes, he is called, “Goob Island.”

But here’s the thing. Melendez, better than anyone, knows no man is an island, Goob or otherwise. Angelica died two years ago.

She was 39 and to listen to Melendez meticulously go through the details of her death is heartbreaking. Before that, Angelica’s second husband just got up and left her and Harry one day in 2005. Pretended to go to work. Harry had thought he was a good man. He wasn’t. A month after Angelica’s death, on Martin Luther King Day 2009, Harry went out for two hours and when he returned, more than $5,000 worth of things was stolen, including the cellphone that held the final text message he sent his mom.

“It was the day when I wondered could anything else go wrong for me,” Melendez said.

He had every reason to be bitter. He had every reason to shut down. But here’s the thing. Harry Melendez won’t allow you to write a story about him without pouring out names of people who have helped him, who have mentored him. He spells them out carefully. There’s Phil Guidrey, who not only coached him at Suffield Academy, but helped him study two hours every Sunday in the dining hall. Melendez took the SATs five times. Five times. He started his verbal at 370. He now carries a 3.1 GPA in education studies, with a concentration in urban education, at one of the more prestigious colleges in the country. They don’t give grades away at Trinity. fall 2010 | 31

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There’s Mike Sullivan, who owns a Holyoke graphics company and does construction on the side. He mentored Melendez, gave him a job and helped get him and his mom into an income based apartment. There’s Edwin and Savannah Sustache, who took him in for four months after that day when he wondered if anything else could go wrong. Sustache was a father figure who had coached him in AAU. And there’s John Breish, his seventh-grade teacher, who became an elementary school principal and helped guide him into education when Melendez decided he could no longer pursue a biology degree. There’s aunts and… finally he stops and says, “There are so many good people who have helped me.”

Harry Melendez won’t allow you to write a story about him without pouring out names of people who have helped him, who have mentored him.

This is the beauty of Harry Melendez, 21. This is why he’s loved on the Trinity campus. This is why he was named the “coolest postgraduate” at Suffield Academy. He has this goofy idea that people have helped him and that he in turn will spend the rest of his life helping people. He is irrepressible. He is buoyant.

“Anyone I see on campus, I ask them how they’re doing. I don’t care who they are,” he said. “It may start a conversation or not.

Either way, it’s OK. I love meeting new people. I’m a yes-sir, no-sir guy. A firm handshake. Look you in the eye. I know from where I’m from, a lot of times it doesn’t go that way.”

Yes, one of his best friends went to prison for selling drugs. Harry’s the godfather of the guy’s daughter. Melendez came into Devanney’s office that day, crying about what happened. And, yes, only a few weeks ago, one of the friends he played football with at Holyoke High was arrested for shooting someone in the head. “I know my life could have gone a different way,” Melendez said. But it didn’t.

“My mom’s the reason,” he said. “She didn’t know much about SATs. She didn’t know much about what courses I should take.

What she did do was show me love every day. What she did was encourage me to get an education, because she only went to the eighth grade. “She taught me manners, to present yourself well, that anything is possible. She used to say, ‘Goob, whatever you decide to do, you can do it.’”

In their last phone call, on Dec. 7, 2008 — Melendez gives exact dates — he had told Angelica he loved her. He had texted three days later that he was studying for his biology final the next morning and turned off his phone. For some reason, he turned it back on. His aunts were calling frantically. They told him to get home. They wouldn’t say why. Finally, his godmother Ana Rivera told him. Harry called his coach. “He was in shock,” Devanney said.

An epileptic, Angelica had suffered a fatal seizure. She was alone at the time. The family grew frantic when they didn’t hear from her.

Ana found her on Dec. 11, a day after she had died. It had been Harry’s greatest fear and now it was reality. “I was devastated,” Harry said.

He took the next semester off to get his mind right. Yes, he decided, he would keep his mom’s apartment. He would have a housewarming that August. He would return to school and football in the fall of 2009. Yes, he would study in Australia in the spring. He would continue to mentor others.

A long time ago, Harry Melendez says, Williams made promises that weren’t kept. He wanted to let them know he improved his SAT verbal by more than 200 points. He’s a Trinity man now.

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football The football team had another championship season, earning their third straight Colonial League title and finishing 2010 with a 7-1 record. During the course of the regular season, Suffield was dominant in all aspects of the game and faced only a couple true tests. In the 44-43 victory over Cheshire Academy, the Tigers built up a big lead in the first half, but the Cats came storming back late in the game and the Tigers narrowly preserved the victory. The Tigers also had a close win against Canterbury School, overcoming a sluggish start to earn the road victory. Ultimately, the Tigers had too many offensive and defensive weapons and even made big plays on special teams.

Suffield’s perfect regular season pushed the team’s winning streak to twenty-two games and set them up for a Super Bowl showdown against the Kent School. Unfortunately, the Tigers ended up on the wrong side of a 26-20 double-overtime thriller. The Tigers had a late lead they allowed to slip away, and they could not take advantage of opportunities to put the game away for a third straight Super Bowl Championship. Despite the disappointment of the final game, the Tigers had a terrific 2010 season. As a team Suffield was equally balanced on both sides of the ball. The offense put up a staggering 38 points per game, and the defense limited their opponents to just 17 points per game.

Leading the way for the Tigers was quarterback Michael Budness ’11, who finished the season with 757 yards on the ground, 571 through the air, and 20 touchdowns in the team’s 8 games. Other offensive leaders included the versatile Ben Kiley ’11 who, in addition to running and catching for offensive scores, added defensive and special teams touchdowns for a total of 10 on the year. Trevor Niemann ’11 (five touchdowns), Greg Hilliard ’11 (four touchdowns), and Griffin Murray ’11 (four touchdowns) were all key contributors on the offensive end. On the defensive side of the ball, Jesse Milne ’12 and Justin Robinson-Howe ’11 led the team in tackles with 56 and 49, respectively. Budness and Kiley both intercepted three passes and Michael Lisi ’11 (three sacks), Greg Hilliard (two sacks), and Griffin Murray (two sacks) applied consistent pressure on the quarterback. fall 2010 | 33

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In the effort to defend their 2009 New England Prep Championship, the first in program history, the Tigers competed admirably with a third place finish in 2010.

A final four berth seemed far from likely after a slow start to the season, but the Tigers won key games and found top form at the end of the year. Suffield’s late surge earned them a final four play-in game. Full of momentum and confidence, Suffield defeated host Hotchkiss by a score of 13-7 to clinch the fourth seed. In the final four opener, Suffield faced off against the number one seeded Deerfield squad that had defeated the Tigers twice during the regular season. The Tigers battled hard but ultimately lost the 12-8 contest. The third-place game against Exeter was a repeat of the 2009 championship game. Despite dropping two regular season decisions against Exeter, the Tigers cruised to an 11-5 victory. Suffield was propelled primarily by the defense but also received a balanced offensive output from both the starters and the bench. Senior captains Tommy Jensen (6) and Peyton O’Connor (4) and sophomore Sam Prout (4) led the Tigers in scoring for the tournament. Senior Tommy Jensen was named to the All Tournament team, honoring his energetic play and leadership.

The field hockey team finished a 2010 rebuilding campaign with a 4-9-3 record. The highlight of the season included a 9-1 victory over Wilbraham & Monson. However, the Tigers scored just 13 goals in the team’s 15 other games. Although the defense was strong, the Tigers had trouble consistently finding the back of the net. On three different occasions, the Tigers tied 0-0. Suffield ended the season on a high note with a shutout, 1-0 win against Kingswood-Oxford. This game showcased the strong defense the Tigers played throughout the year, a unit that was led by goalkeeper Maddy Carpenter ’11. Carpenter allowed less than two goals per game and had four shutouts in the team’s 16 games. Seniors Tyler Boyle, Madison Hebb and Kimberly Nault led the offensive charge for the Tigers.

volleyball The girls’ volleyball team had another strong season and reached the New England Class B Tournament for the second consecutive year. After reaching the finals of the tournament in 2009, the Tigers lost in the quarterfinals this year to a tough squad from the Convent of the Sacred Heart.

The volleyball team finished with a 9-9 record, and despite playing its inaugural season less than 10 years ago, the program has emerged as a consistent and strong force in New England. This year’s team was led by Emma Cohen ’12 and Taylor Peucker ’11, who were both selected to play in the postseason all-star game.

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girls’ soccer The girls’ soccer team finished the 2010 season with a 3-11-3 record. Throughout the fall, the Tigers were a very strong and consistent defensive team. Suffield only allowed 1.2 goals per game. Despite the defensive prowess, the Tigers had difficulty finding the back of the net to supply the necessary offense. One of the highlights of the season came in the second-to-last game when the Tigers defeated Hopkins 2-1. The Tigers will miss the leadership of its four seniors Kara Glassman, Kate Prentis, Leah Life, and Emily Aiken. However, the Tigers are a very young squad and the players should benefit from this year’s experience. Junior Briell Smith ’12 was selected to play in the postseason all-star game.

boys’ soccer The boys’ soccer team narrowly missed qualifying for postseason play. The Tigers finished the season with an 8-8-3 record. The Tigers shined at the end of the season and really came together as a unit on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. In the last six games the Tigers outscored their opponents 14-6. Goalkeeper Tell White ’11 stepped up big for the Tigers in the net. Seniors Patrick Lowndes and Fred Tritschler were selected to play in the Western New England Prep School Soccer Association (WNEPSSA) Large School All-Star game. Underclassman Jordan Glassman ’13 was selected to play in the WNEPSSA Small School All-Star game.

girls’ cross-country The Tiger runners steadily improved throughout the season and peaked when it counted most, finishing third at the New England Championships. The Tigers demonstrated consistency throughout and finished with an 11-6 regular season record. At the championship meet, Amanda Leonard ’14 led the way for the Tigers with a twelfth place finish, earning All New England recognition. Anna Strzempko ’13 and Avery Schuster ’11 crossed the finish line in nineteenth and twentieth place respectively. With strong races from Haley Leishman ’14 (32nd place) and Molly Stromoski ’12 (41st place), the Tigers had consistent finishes across the board and finished third overall. Newcomer Amanda Leonard ’14 emerged as the team leader, regularly finishing as the top Tiger runner. She was selected to run in the New England Cross-Country All-Star race at Ghiloni Park in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

boys’ cross-country The boys’ cross-country team followed up their 2nd place finish in the 2009 NEPSAC Class B Championships with a seventh place finish in 2010. In the championship meet, seniors Lester Taylor and Joe Begley led the Tigers with eighth and twelveth place finishes, respectively. These top-15 finishes garnered both runners All New England status. Reid Henderson’s ’11 22nd place finish was also crucial for the Tigers. Despite these impressive races in the top three, the Tigers were hurt by a couple of late finishes at the bottom of the lineup. The Tigers finished the regular season with an amazing 11-1 record. Their only loss of the season, a 27-32 decision against Berkshire, was avenged in the Championships as Berkshire finished two spots behind the Tigers. Lester Taylor and Joe Begley were both selected to run in the New England Cross-Country All-Star race at Ghiloni Park in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

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golf tournament On Friday, September 17th alumni, parents, faculty, and friends participated in Suffield Academy’s annual golf tournament.

This event was held at The Ranch Golf Club in Southwick, Massachusetts. Dennis Kinne P ‘82, ‘84, ‘86, ‘89, GP ‘13 won the closest to the pin contest, rolling the ball close to the pin on a particularly difficult par three hole. Ken Sweitzer P ’11, 13 was the winner of the putting contest and Martha O’Brien P ‘12, ‘14 was selected to participate in the “Million Dollar Shot.”

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First Place Men: Gerry LaPlante P ‘04, ‘06, Joe Palomba ‘80, P’10, ‘11 , Frank Mitchell P ‘10 , David Ogilvi First Place Women: Tapley Sheresky P ‘12 , Jaime Warner P ‘11 , Hillary Cahn ‘88 , Sharon Purtill P ‘10

There is a tendency in education, particularly in the United States, to indiscriminately group together unrelated matters.

From President Bush’s policy of No Child Left Behind to the recent documentary on public education, Waiting for Superman: A Call to Action, education professionals, students, and schools—for better or worse—tend to be thought of as a pack.

1st row: John Routh ‘77, Bob Clark ‘77 2nd row: Frank Mitchell P’10, Joe Palomba ‘80, David Ogilvie, Gerry LaPlante P’04, ‘06, Headmaster Charlie Cahn, Dan Lawry ‘89, Helene Landers P’77, ‘79, ‘81, ‘82 3rd row: Barry Cleary P’02, ‘05, Ken Sweitzer P’11, ‘13, George Katsoulis ‘77, David Teed ‘77, John Geary ‘77, Tom Landers ‘77, Chuck Alfono ‘77, Bob Clark ‘77, Beth Tyler ‘77, Ed Kaplan ‘77, Chris Childs ‘77, John Routh ‘77, Hillary Cahn ‘88, Tapley Sheresky P’12, Sharon Purtill P’11, Jaime Warner P’11 4th row: Charlie Cahn, Fred Powers ‘83, P’14, Carolin Buttrick P’12, Crayton Kidd, Annie Lazarus P’13.

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By Stephanie Dellaquila Greco ’88

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what makes a great school

When education pundits call for reform, they talk about the demise of education, and they draw attention to the highly sensationalized test scores in this country. But what they fail to look at is the difference between schools, schools within a state and even within a town. There is no doubt that this country needs educational reform, and that attention to this dire matter is long overdue, but can we honestly do this with sweeping changes that fail to account for cultural, economic, and intellectual diversity? I would argue that as a nation we pay more attention to the distinct differences in wine than we do to the distinct differences in children. We have huge social movements that fight for the reform of food labels and organic farms; national standards were even established, and in order to qualify as organic you have to meet these criteria. If you go to the USDA website you will find that “The National Organic Program and the Organic Foods Production Act are intended to assure consumers that the organic foods they purchase are produced, processed, and certified to be consistent with national organic standards.”

But if you visit the Department of Education website, you find a great deal of news, but little focus on what we are doing nationally or locally to improve education.

When Michelle Rhee tried to overhaul the notoriously under performing D.C. area schools, she was forced out for demanding sweeping changes and following President Obama’s “Race to the Top” philosophy. I am not suggesting that we mandate federal policy, because that concept has not achieved the desired results. What I am suggesting is to look at each school and each student as unique. Very often the climate of a community is a driving force behind a school. An aging population may vote down a school budget. Public schools are beholden to the whims of a community and the interpretation of state mandates. Private schools, on the other hand, bring together a community of people who share common goals and a focus on preparation for higher education. When you look at private schools you will find widespread success as defined by rising test scores and college placement. If students don’t thrive in these schools, the schools will likely not survive.

Autonomy is the greatest differentiator between public and private education. It is a myth that money makes the difference because large public schools in affluent areas often have larger budgets, committed teachers, and excellent facilities. The difference is that private schools have a distinct form of leadership that is vested in the development of the school and the security of the school’s future. It has been long known that a primary goal of private school, from elementary through secondary, is college preparation. That cannot be said of all public schools because public schools are there to educate all, whether they choose to be there or not. However, you can find strong examples of great schools in both public and private educational institutions across the country. Why? Because the leadership of these schools is committed to making a difference no matter what cost, the teachers are well trained, and the students care. Only when we find examples of these individual successes and emulate them can we best prepare people to make a significant and positive impact on the future. Just as we ask ourselves what makes a great wine or what qualifies as organic, we must focus on what makes a great school. I would argue that it centers on caring leadership, dedicated and well-educated teachers, and students who want to learn.

As Secretary of Education Arne Duncan so often says, “We are a country that has been built on ordinary people who do extraordinary things; visionaries who change the course of history by rising up to the challenges of their times.” We must focus on why one of the world’s greatest nations is falling behind in the production of an essential asset—educated individuals.

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We must first learn about and emulate the things that are happening in great schools all across the country. Dynamic leaders are stepping in to make lasting changes in both public and private education. We must take notice of those successes. I would argue that Suffield Academy is one of the places where great things are happening. Since its inception, Suffield has had great leadership, teachers who are passionate about their craft, and students who are here to learn. I have long thought of Suffield as a hidden jewel. Many parents I have had the opportunity to speak with have shared this sentiment, but my assumptions were proven true during our reaccreditation this fall.

As Suffield Academy embarked on the process of reaccreditation, I was fortunate to get an in-depth look at our school. We first went through the process of self-study, where the school community of teachers, parents, and students evaluate their achievements and shortcomings. Then an external group of educators from across the country spent several days evaluating us. The results help define what makes a great school. Great schools are built on the foundation of strong leaders, dedicated faculty members, core values, a sense of community, and solid financial support.

We have all of these at Suffield Academy.

Much like any well-run organization, an outstanding school starts with great leadership—a solid collection of people committed first and foremost to excellence. This is why the United States has seen the rise of quasi-governmental schools like charter and magnet schools. These schools are built on strong leadership with a focus on success. Charter schools differ from traditional public school in that a board governs them, and they are beholden to their charter instead of town and state regulations. Magnet schools arose in the 1960s with the objective of providing more and better opportunities for inner-city youth. The advantages of these types of schools are that the leaders are focused on improvement. There is no doubt that they also benefit from additional sources of funding. Many would argue that these schools provide great alternatives to private schools because they are more affordable and they are attempting to do what private schools have always done by focusing on the success of the individual.

At Suffield, we embody the principles of excellence in education with a strong focus on community and distance traveled. Suffield students benefit from a core group of people who drive the school forward— trustees, parents, friends, and alums give generously of their time and commit their intellect to cultivating a vision for Suffield. Headmaster Charlie Cahn helps shape this vision, and he ensures that the school has the resources necessary to deliver this ideology. One of the key resources for a successful school is the faculty. As we state in our faculty directory: “At Suffield the aspirations of the faculty are intimately connected to the mission of the school. As educators, we take seriously our role in our students’ intellectual, physical, and spiritual development, but we also recognize that we are purveyors of a common culture.

Suffield depends upon adults of disparate backgrounds and passions who are nonetheless united by certain common values: a belief that an individual can make a difference; that learning is always a shared endeavor; that education must be holistic to be meaningful; that working in the service of others is an inherently noble and fulfilling enterprise.”

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The design of Suffield Academy’s program is guided by the assumption that each and every student should be challenged, stretched, and inspired by our offerings. All students should find success at Suffield by cultivating new interests, sharing learning with others, and promoting healthy community ideals. As such, Suffield’s program reflects a deep and sustained commitment to serving the myriad needs and talents of a wide range of students.

The mandate for this breadth and depth in our program is found in our mission statement and reinforced by our Strategic Plan for Suffield–2004 Onward, which highlights support for value-added programming as an important long-term goal for Suffield. Both documents trumpet diversity, structure, and rigor in a nurturing environment, where success is measured by how far a student has traveled.

Distinguished educators have long walked the halls of academic buildings on the Suffield campus, and Suffield has graduated men and women who have gone on to become great educators, like recent Alumni Leadership Award winner and former provost of Dartmouth College, Dr. Barry Scherr ’63. Following his time at Suffield, Barry graduated as a Slavic major from Harvard University in 1966. He then earned his Master’s degree in 1967 and Ph.D. in 1973 from the University of Chicago. He has had a remarkable teaching career and credits his passion for education to his time at Suffield. People like Dr. Scherr are moved by something during their academic experience, something that touches them so deeply that they seek out opportunities to affect others in a similar manner. Dr. Scherr, like any great leader, had a vision and made great strides in making a difference.

Schools like Suffield produce people with a commitment and sense of purpose. One of the things that makes Suffield so unique is the Leadership Program. Born out of a desire to conceptualize what was already happening on campus, the Suffield Academy Leadership Program is designed to prepare students for their future, whatever path they may take. By utilizing various teambuilding strategies, personal assessments, and training programs, the Leadership Program instills in students the skills that will most benefit them in their lives, most immediately in college and ultimately in their career. This is in and of itself a defining factor in education. Thomas Jefferson believed in the benefits of leadership when he proposed the United States Military Academy at West Point, and CEOs like Jack Welch continue to tout the necessity of strong leaders. Suffield is one school that has made a bold move to change the lives of many.

Suffield stands out in one other area that is quite distinct if you visit our campus—the strong sense of community that is deeply rooted at the school. Students want to be here; they love the school. They greet visitors with alacrity and walk through campus with a sense of pride in themselves and their surroundings. Suffield students share the core values of kindness and respect. Unlike other schools, Suffield does not have a persona, a type of student; rather it has a collection of individuals who have come together to discover their strengths and talents. Faculty members foster these characteristics and assist students in overcoming obstacles, whether they are inherent or self-imposed.

Suffield is one of those places where strong individuals like Headmaster Charlie Cahn can help shape a great institution. His vision provided the background for our steadfast focus on having a strong student-centered program supported by gifted faculty members.

This is evidenced in the self-assessment chaired by veteran faculty member Gerry LaPlante, which looked at Suffield’s program.

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At Suffield the aspirations of the faculty are intimately connected to the mission of the school. As educators, we take seriously our role in our students’ intellectual, physical, and spiritual development, but we also recognize that we are purveyors of a common culture.

In each of the major program areas—academics, athletics, and residential life—Suffield has made significant investments in facilities’ upgrades, staffing, and budgeting in order to ensure quality programming.

Course and athletic offerings are robust, extracurricular options abound, and class size remains low, despite Suffield’s recent enrollment increase to 400-415 students. This mission-driven focus of our program is a source of pride and is seen as a real strength of the school.

Suffield itself has traveled great distances. Like any great organization, it has maintained its core values while evolving and adapting to modern society. We have laptops and SMARTBoards, but we also have long-tenured faculty members like David Rockwell ’58, Brett Vianney ’70, Bill Butcher, Dave Godin, Anna McCarthy, Andy Lowe, Barry Cleary, and Gerry LaPlante, who ensure that Suffield maintains its roots by providing a strong liberal arts education for all students.

When I began my quest to determine what makes a great school, I did extensive research on school rankings and how US News and World Report determined top high schools. I looked at educational policies for former President Bush and President Obama; I interviewed public school teachers from elementary school through secondary school. I asked employers what they were looking for and college professors what they expected. But I found the best answer to my question staring me in the face. I found it when I opened my email one day and read a note from one of my students that said simply, “Thank you for the opportunity to instruct our leadership class today, Mrs. Greco. I have a better understanding of what it takes to be a leader and newfound respect for what it means to be a teacher.” This was a simple reminder of the remarkable things happening at Suffield every day.

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Fired

By Passion

fired by passion

Paul Sullivan ’58 and his wife Melinda have created the most beautiful book (or rather three volume set) I have ever seen. Paul, a retired, noted physician, and Melinda, a self-described “frustrated museum director or curator at heart,” have a collection of Viennese porcelain made by Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier in the years between 1718 and 1744. From their pieces and those of other private collectors and eminent museums all over Europe and North America, the Sullivans were responsible for assembling a group of people that have now set a new standard for scholarly works in the arts.

For me, a neophyte to the world of decorative arts, it is hard to imagine that any other series of books combines such beauty, ambition, scholarship, and “passion” as these. I am grateful to the Sullivans for eagerly making time to show Headmaster Cahn and me their collection, and for telling of their quest not only to purchase this rare porcelain but also to produce a book about Du Paquier and the story of 18th century porcelain in Vienna.

Vienna Baroque Porcelain of Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier

What strikes me as most unique about their project is the scope of the entire endeavor. Paul and Melinda were clear from the start that this book would not be about their collection alone, but about Du Paquier’s entire body of work. Melinda commented, “The focus of this project was on the process—the journey. This is about Du Paquier, not the Sullivan collection. More private collectors should produce scholarly works that focus on the entirety of the subject matter, not only on their collections—what I would call vanity pieces. The most exhilarating part of this process was being allowed behind the scenes with the experts at archives, libraries, and museums all over Europe and North America. We were given full access to places like the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and most especially a private invitation to the Liechtenstein’s Castle in Austria to view their collection of porcelain and much, much more.”

Du Paquier porcelain was first introduced to Paul and Melinda in 1993 by a curator at the Art Institute of Chicago. Melinda and her sister had requested proposals for a gift they would make to the museum in honor of their mother’s 80th birthday, as she had served as a trustee and chair of the European Decorative Arts Committee for 20 years. They chose three pieces of Du Paquier as a gift to the museum. This purchase launched them on the journey of a lifetime. As Melinda puts it, “Both Paul and I were captivated by this little-known porcelain. Du Paquier was produced for only a 25-year period, and its rarity appealed to us. It also helped that, because it was relatively unknown and little sought after then, our timing was propitious. We were fortunate in our ability to capture the market, and we did so with a vengeance.”

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The result of their work is nearly 1,500 pages that documents the history, style, influence, cultural context, collectors, and scientific evaluation of Du Paquier.

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One of the results of this meeting was the creation of the Melinda and Paul Sullivan Foundation for the Decorative Arts, established mainly for the purpose of producing a book on Du Paquier porcelain.

Through the foundation, as many as eight noted scholars in the field from Vienna, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, London, Toronto, and Chicago were given honorariums and budgets for research and travel. Paul and Melinda were delighted to assemble this group to analyze pieces and share their collective wisdom. Paul comments, “It is a rare occurrence that experts in a field who often compete for information and access would find themselves in such a collegial and open discussion.

This is what Melinda and I strived for. We all learned a great deal from one another and formed life-long friendships. In fact, we hope to have a reunion of sorts every few years.”

From the Patrons’ Preface “Fired by Passion”, Vienna Baroque Porcelain of Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier “Why porcelain? And why Du Paquier?”

“The immediate answer is Du Paquier’s spontaneity, fun, surprise, whimsy, and playfulness.

These characteristics are closely followed by its brilliance of color, incredible range of creativity, huge range of objects, and rich imaginative ornament—putti, masks, dolphins, panthers, serpents, dragons, exotic birds, mythological characters, cheerful dogs and cats, chinoiseries, German flowers —in two words, it’s decorative euphoria.”

The result of their work is nearly 1,500 pages that documents the history, style, influence, cultural context, collectors, and scientific evaluation of Du Paquier. Fired by Passion was published

by Arnoldsche Art Publishers in a large coffee table book format with incredibly high-resolution photography of the porcelain. In fact, over 300 individuals and institutions gave consent to Paul and Melinda to have photographs taken for the project. This is a testament to their determination to have a comprehensive catalog of Du Paquier’s work. The Sullivans wanted to present the material to the reader as if one could pick up the pieces and examine them as a curator would. Fortunately for Suffield Academy, Paul and Melinda presented Headmaster Cahn with a copy of the book at the end of our meeting to continue to promote passion for the arts in our students.

When the book was completed, Paul and Melinda were invited to participate in the first exhibition of Du Paquier in North America at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, titled Imperial Privilege: Vienna Porcelain of Du Paquier, 1718-44. The exhibit ran from September 22, 2009, to March 21, 2010, and was a huge success. It turned out that about 80% of the porcelain shown was from their peerless collection. You can still view recorded symposiums from the launch of the exhibit on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s website.

Photo by Joe Coscia

Over the next decade, Paul and Melinda grew their collection into the largest known private holding of Du Paquier porcelain in the world, but their ambition did not stop there.

In 2003 they invited all the curators, scholars, and dealers of Du Paquier porcelain they knew to their home in West Hartford, Connecticut, for a roundtable meeting to discuss the creation of a seminal book on the subject. The most recent work on Du Paquier prior to the Sullivan’s book was John Hayward’s Viennese Porcelain of the Du Paquier Period, published in 1952.

If Paul and Melinda’s hope was to give Du Paquier its rightful place in the world of decorative arts and porcelain, they have succeeded. They have captured something rare and unique and preserved it for all time.

As Paul commented during our meeting, “You won’t do anything well or seriously without passion.”

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A fond farewell.

Sometimes the broad brush of human events can become deeply personal. Like all Americans, I can remember precisely where I was on September 11, 2001. I was in the apartment I rented then in Montpelier, Vermont and was at work on the novel that would become MIRROR LAKE, my first, when a friend burst through the door and told me to turn on the television. Together, we watched the second plane go through the tower.

The most devastating part of watching the events of that day unfold—beyond the abject fear of not knowing what was to come next—was watching shadowy bodies leap from the top of the World Trade Center to escape the flames. There was something so poignantly horrible, unspeakable really, about the choice those trapped faced. The question was not whether or not they were about to die, but instead what the manner of their death would be.

A few days later, I learned that my good friend from Suffield Academy, Alex Steinman, perished that morning. I have no idea if he was one of the people who jumped, and in truth I do not want to know.

At Suffield, Alex was the most popular student in the entire school. What made him popular was the unique gift of friendship he had. I said we were close friends, and we were, but many people could have said the same thing.

There was a rare egalitarianism to Alex as a high school student. He loved people. He was the school president, the captain of the baseball team, and was wickedly funny. I remember him as a young John Belushi type, slightly rotund, a crooked smile, five o’clock shadow in the morning, hat and tie always askew. He had a way of making you feel you were on the inside, part of the joke, part of the story, and there are people who are good at doing that, but few of them are as good at making sure there was no one ever on the outside. In the world of high school there are always cliques, an in crowd, and an out crowd, if you will. Alex was the ultimate in-crowder, and yet he chose with a wisdom that belied his years to break all of that down. If you were a Suffield student, Alex figured, you belonged. We were all in this together. And that meant you got the gift of his warmth, his humor, his kindness, and his friendship. If you were struggling with something, no matter who you were, Alex was on it. He would pull you aside and with a conspiratorial whisper manage to convince you in seconds that whatever it was it couldn’t be so bad, and plus, think about this, how funny this is.

By 2001, I had not seen Alex in over ten years, and we had essentially lost touch with each other. I had often wondered what he was doing with his life. We had all imagined greatness for him. Hollywood perhaps. Maybe, like Belushi at the end of Animal House, the next US Senator from New York. As it turns out, Alex married his high school sweetheart and worked in Manhattan as a stockbroker. He was not a public figure, or a giant; he was simply a man and a husband and undoubtedly a good one. I know it sounds unfair to anyone to expect anything beyond that, but when it came to Alex, for those of us who knew him when he was young, it was hard to expect anything less.

A month after 9/11 I posted a note about Alex on a web page devoted to him. I told a few of the old stories and something amazing happened.

I had been out of touch with all my friends from that period of my life. But one after another they started to write me. A group of Suffield graduates got together in southern Vermont and poured a little on the ground for Alex. We stayed up late into the night telling every story we knew about him. In death, Alex had done for us what he had always done for us a lifetime ago when we were young and perfect and had the entire promise of our lives laid in front of us. He made us laugh; he made us cry; he whispered in our ears and said, look at this, how funny this is. And most important, he took this disparate group of people—middle-aged now, larger shadows of our childhood selves—and brought us together again.

Thomas Christopher Greene, Suffield ’87, is the author of the novels, MIRROR LAKE, I’LL NEVER BE LONG GONE, ENVIOUS MOON, and the forthcoming, ACRIMONY. He is the founding President of Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier, Vermont.

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legacy Family:

the ferraros Jack ’81 sam ’11 Erin ’13

Why Suffield?

Jack: Much has changed about Suffield since I attended, but at its core, Suffield is the same place I left. I appreciate Suffield a lot more now than I did then! The feeling of community, the spirit of the school, the clear sense of purpose, and steadfast commitment to promoting the success of each student, both as a person and as a learner, these are core principles that make Suffield a special place.

Erin: I chose Suffield because I knew about the school since my brother and my father both went here. I knew I would get a great education at Suffield and really felt a sense of community when I was on campus.

Sam: I chose Suffield because it was where I had wanted to go ever since I found out my dad went to Suffield.

Did you ever think about going somewhere else?

Jack: Being local (I grew up in Enfield) and being 14, Suffield was the only school other than our public high school that I thought about attending. I wasn’t aware of other private schools and didn’t apply to any.

Erin: I applied to and looked at a few other schools and considered my public school but Suffield was always my number one choice.

Sam: I applied to one other school. I also applied to Northwest Catholic School in West Hartford as my other option.

What is the best part of the Suffield Academy experience?

Jack: The chicken pot pie on Parents’ Weekend. We didn’t have that when I was there.

Erin: I have made some great friends from all around the world and I would have never gotten that experience if it weren’t for Suffield.

Sam: My most memorabe experience at Suffield would have to be going over to the bell and ringing it one last time at 9:00p.m. with all of the seniors last year after winning our second championship in track.

What was your most memorable experience at Suffield?

Jack: My nickname, for one. Everyone called me “Fish.” Even my Spanish teacher, Mrs. Hamlin, called me “Pescado.” Every so often I run into Tucker Killam and he’ll say, “Hey Fish, how’s it going?”

Brings me right back.

I also remember convincing Mrs. Samii that there was much to be gained for Gil Ahrens and me if we could just be excused for part of the day to drive to the Coachlight Dinner Theater in nearby East Windsor so we could attend a matinee performance of The Man of La Mancha. I don’t think that would fly today.

Another memory is of freshman English with Mr. Banks, wondering what one had to do to break 80 for an English paper. After bringing home several papers with grades in the mid 70s, my father decided to “help” me with my next paper. He essentially wrote the paper for me. I remember the comment and the grade: “Nice improvement. 78.”

I also have fond memories of our baseball team’s trip to Florida with Mr. Cleary and his buddy, Tom Knight, a New England championship season in basketball, and of course, I remember the band “Nietzche and a Horse” playing the chapel on a Wednesday afternoon.

Erin: I don’t know if I have a most memorable experience, but sports and the people I have met have all been great here.

Sam: The best part of my Suffield Academy experience would have to be the community. At Suffield, you can get a sense of community from almost anything from the basketball games to any sit-down lunch.

Did you/do you have a favorite faculty member?

Jack: I loved Ted Martellini. He had a gift for the way he connected with kids. I will always remember his sense of humor, his teaching style, and the interest he showed in me as a person outside of the classroom. I was so fortunate to run into Ted at a regional math education conference about 10 years ago. It was the first time I had seen him since he left Suffield, and I was able to tell him that he was a big reason I became a teacher myself.

Erin: I like many of the faculty here. I especially love Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Guarriello.

Sam: My favorite faculty member would have to be Mr. Gamere.

He’s my advisor, and he has helped me get through a lot at Suffield.

Did your father share with you any great stories about Suffield Academy?

Erin: He used to tell us about baseball and all of his friends’ nicknames. He also would tell me about how he had Rocky as a teacher because I was in Rocky’s Leadership class last year.

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class notes

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1946

Budd Stratton My granddaughter, Kaitlin Flynn, was in the Class of 2004. I have 7 children, 18 grandchildren, 12 stepchildren, and 2 great grandsons.

Class Agent Sandy MacNabb amacnabb@aol.com

Ernie Ball All is well here. Still able to swim regularly but not as fast as when I was on the 1939 swim team when I swam the 100 and 220.

1942 Wayne Davis I graduated from Suffield in 1942 and entered the Air Force. In 1946, I married Barbara Hicks and used the G.I. bill to complete a degree in mechanical engineering at Syracuse University ’52. I then worked for United Technologies/Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 30 years before retiring in 1982. After retiring, Barbara and I lived aboard our sailboat “Sundowner” for 10 years in the Caribbean and the Bahamas before moving into a condominium in North Palm Beach, Florida. We have 2 children, 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren (with a third on the way).

Sandy MacNabb Well, last year one on my sons, Joshua, took a job teaching history at Oakton High School in Vienna, Virginia. Josh was the one who came up to Suffield with me a few years back and helped coach wrestling. In 1990 Josh was the AAU Heavyweight wrestling champion so he is back at his old school. I am convinced that his visits to Suffield helped him decide on a career of high school teaching. Fairfax County has one of the best school systems in the country, and he is delighted. Our eldest daughter is vice president of Special Olympics International and she’s getting ready for the 2012 Special Olympics in Korea.

1947 Bernard Shapiro I’ve been living in Columbus, Ohio for over 50 years. I retired from the shoe business. I still play golf, not very well any more. My wife Jolene and I spend a few months in Florida during the winter months. I would love to hear from anyone from the Class of 1947.

1943 Bob Ellis On August 3, my wife Jo and I will be celebrating our 60th anniversary of wedded bliss. I should also note that it has been 18 years since I retired from the University of Georgia where I was a Franklin Professor of Sociology and head of the department of Sociology. We are now living in the beautiful city of Savannah, where we are near our son Rob, his wife Debra, and our 2 grandchildren whom we love dearly. I should mention that I often think about the wonderful experience I had as a student at Suffield and the solid social and academic training it provided.

1948 Gene Spaziani I’m a retired college professor, baseball coach, author, journalist.

1950 Class Agent Charlie Roberts Bruce LaRue Thrice retired, I am working again as a vocational counselor—very rewarding work.

David Meehl My wife Marcia and I still live in Middletown, Connecticut, and have one son, David Jr. We have four grandchildren, David III, Josh, Caitlyn, and Cooper. I retired from state service in 1987, where I worked as the plant facility engineer at Connecticut Valley Hospital.

Suffield alums and Faculty members gathered for the wedding of Tim ‘02 and Merrie-Beth Cleary on May 30th. Ryan Cleary ’05, Bonnie Rockwell, Amy Newman Vaughn ‘90, Joyce and Allen Wilson, Mardi Newman, Meredith Wilson ’93, Tom and Heather Dugan, Marlene Rusczyk. Greg Lynch, Nate and Jamie Zwirko, Ann Newman Selvitelli, Jenn Wilson ‘88, Barry and Laurie Cleary, Nancy and Gerry LaPlante, Steve and Kim Goodwin, Andy and Karen McKenzie, Charlie and Hillary Cahn ’88, David Rockwell ’58, Bev George (wife of Fred George), Drew Gamere ‘93, Sarah Rabbett ‘02, Dave Godin, Kelly Patterson’82, Molly and Brett Vianney ‘70, Kathleen and Dave Pillsbury, Mark Pillsbury, AJ and Carin Yates, Tim ‘02 and Merrie-Beth Cleary.

Joseph Adorno Sr. I’m married to a wonderful wife of 53 years on June 29th. We have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. I’m still active with my C.P.A. practice.

Suffield has provided me with many social and academic skills.

1951 Class Agent David Baker bakerdj@cox.net

Will Painter ’67 with Director of Development Phil Riegel ’87

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Bob Reynolds I retired from Northeast Utilities Company in 1992 (33 years). I volunteered at JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Radio Service) for 17 years. That is the service of Wycliffe Bible Translators located in Waxhaw, North Carolina. I am retired again to Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park, Florida. Retired people can be very busy.

rewarding as a senior single fella here in Pueblo West, Colorado.

I continue to be awed on a daily basis by the intricacy and beauty the journey reveals.

Gordon MacAlister ’58

1955 Class Agents Al Gesler alcog58@mchsi.com Bob King rking@kingcpas.com Bob King My accounting firm continues to enhance its position as a market leader in the not-for-profit industry.

Al Gesler I will tell you about the time we brought an owl back to the room and asked the others on the floor to come and see it, but nobody believed it was real until we turned off the lights and the owl flew around the room. When the lights went back on, the owl was right back on the top of the door, but all our visitors were on the floor or under the beds. What great fun we had in those days.

1958 Class Agent Bruce Glass bglass1@netscape.com Gordon “Mac” MacAlister Yes, at 71 I am capable of sitting erect and taking solid nourishment. Matter of fact, after retiring over a decade ago from a 30-year career directing national television commercials across the US, Canada, and Mexico while primarily based in the Left Coast’s Tinseltown, I recently went back to work, pro bono, writing, producing, and directing political campaign radio and TV spots for a Tea Party endorsed Colorado Republican candidate for the US Congress. I returned to Colorado, my University of Denver destination post Suffield, after 40 years of marvelously rewarding and highly entertaining immersion in the film biz and an initial decade plus of semi & full retirement at the small ranch I built in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northeastern New Mexico. Not only that, but, after nearly 20 years of driving 4x4’s to combat seasonal mountain rain/mud and snows, I am again driving a VW, my college vehicle of choice, albeit a snappy new tan over beige New Beetle convertible. I am single and in respect for transparency must confess that I have thrice proven that I seem incapable of winning at the marriage relationship game.

And, again transparency. I think it only fitting that I purchase no more houses for women who dislike me. I am very involved in community services, politics, Rotary, and working as a mentor with troubled high school students. Thus life is extraordinarily

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Paul Wilson I think I’m one of the last to retire (I think Denker is still doing lighting for events—weddings, etc. in California). I retired after 9 years at Villanova University—the 3rd college at which I taught.

The last of the Vatican Virtual Tours (St. Peter’s Basilica) was completed—you can see all 6 spaces on my website (www. paulswilson.com). I am now finishing the prints for a retrospective show of my photography which opens at Villanova on 25 February 2011—Reception on 11 March 2011. You are all invited. I’m also working of a photo book and finishing a film on the Navajos around the Glenn Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. It will be finished by end of 2011. Now I have time to fish, read, hike, bike and shoot skeet—all the things I loved when I was 30. I just do them all a bit more slowly. How are you all doing?

Foster Denker My daughter Alison was married August 14 at the Arboretum Gardens in Arcadia. It was a beautiful wedding attended by 100 guests. Her husband works for Business.com. I have finished polishing my screenplay, “She’s a Duesy,” and have had good reactions from actors who’ve read it. It’s a romantic story about a couple who fall in love searching for a one-of-a-kind Duesenberg that they’re not certain was ever made.

1960 Class Agents Bill Galvin wwgalvin3@yahoo.com David Holmes drholmesd@q.com Bill Macartney In the late spring of 2010 I was on Suffield’s campus to give a small speech to the school. What a beautiful place! Any of you who have not paid a recent visit to Suffield should do so. The school is in incredible form and health. I came away assured that Suffield is in great hands. From the physical plant to the people who work there, things were amazing. Every single teacher, student, and maintenance staff member made an effort to say hello and make it feel real. The atmosphere was family-like. As to me, still working full time, although my wife Linda says I am retired at noon a couple days a week. Five grandchildren and one on the way!

Definitely a reward for having children :) I will encourage them to look long and hard at Suffield when the time comes.

David Holmes Thanks for great organizational work for our October reunion and the ball is now in the court of the Class of 1960.

Gil Lavoie To my dear classmates of 1960, It was a special experience sharing this past weekend with you.

Most amazing is how life seems to have brought all of us to the point of not only caring for own our families, but of also caring for others in our own communities. Having lived together under the influence of the same teachers may certainly be part of the reason that we returned after 50 years, not only to see our classmates, but to commemorate the memory of the men who taught us by their example to be considerate of our neighbor.

1961 Class Agents David Isaacson David@ffr-mass.com Jerry Kargman gkargman@gmail.com Mike Menzies mgmenzies@yahoo.com Tom Walker I am looking forward to our 50th! Hope Topher Peters and Chip Colton are there. Keep up the good work!

Tom West “Tom is the author of the award-winning book In the Mind’s Eye-Creative Visual Thinkers, Gifted Dyslexics and the Rise of Visual Technologies. In connection with In the Mind’s Eye and his other writing, he has been invited to provide presentations for scientific, medical, art, design, computer and business groups in the U.S. and overseas, including groups in Sweden, Switzerland, and The Netherlands. He gave a talk at Oxford University in England and two talks in the island nation of Malta. Tom just received the Siena School award last week and will be doing a talk and book signing at the annual meeting of the International Dyslexia Association.”

1962 Class Agents Paul Connor pacnoank@aol.com Andy Spector andrew.e.spector@mssb.com David Holdridge My start-up, ‘Bridging the Divide’ just turned ‘one’ this October, and I am still struggling to get views and conversions. I am told that Americans don’t engage on complex issues but have not yet come to accept that.

Con O’Leary I enjoy staying close to the school. The WALKS essay competition last spring was delightful. The kids took the extremely hard question of the Citizens United campaign contribution case and did a wonderful job with it. It was so hard to pick the winner!

But I enjoyed reading the essays and then having the chance to interact with the kids at the dinner held in Centurion Hall. I keep in touch with Don Livingston when he’s not in Guatemala bringing computers to students, and Ken Kirk, especially since we are working together on the Clean Water America Alliance, and to Peter Wylie when I get to DC. They are all doing just great!

Paul Connor I still live in Noank, Connecticut with my wife Carol of 42 years. We run the Steamboat Inn and Whaler’s Inn in Mystic, Connecticut.

We have two kids and four grandchildren, we are all healthy and everything is ok!

1963 Class Agent Sandy Prouty charles.prouty@gdit.com Richard Anthony All is well. I sit on a local town council and do real estate. I love golfing at the Shelter Harbor Golf Club, which I helped put together earlier in the decade. Our daughter Elizabeth ’93 lives in Darien with Andrew and our 2 grandchildren, Finn (3) and Georgia (7 mos.).

They come to Rhode Island to be with us at the beach in the summer season. Sam ’97 is back in grad school in NYC. Bob Horne My only real news is that I retired in September after 32 years in mental health rehab programming. I will continue to do some suicide prevention training for the state of NY as a consultant, but I get to say no if I want... nice! Now I’m starting at the top on the “must do” list, followed by the “honey do” list, and finally the “want to do” list. I plan on building some Shaker furniture and some boats. I hope to be sailing in the summer!

1964 Class Agent Tom Webster twebster45@cox.net Bill Bromfield My wife Lisa, my 9-year-old son, Cole, and I moved back to Nashville, TN in July after 13 years in VA. Lisa and I are writing and producing health related educational songs. Cole is in 4th grade and is also taking guitar lessons. We enjoyed seeing all those long lost friends at last year’s reunion at Suffield and hope to do it again in 2014 (50th)!

1965 Class Agents Tim Hemingway ttheming@comcast.net Bill Kelly william.kelly@himco.com Bill Krochalis It does seem true that the farther away we get in time from the shaping experiences of our youth, the closer and more vivid they can seem to be. They just arrive on their own, to inform and illuminate those rare, late-night internal narratives of how we became who we are, and why. While most memories are of our classmates, some of the more vivid seem to be of our teachers and coaches. Sandy leaping from behind his desk to fight again with Rogers Rangers against the Abenaki, Alan Fuller stumped—for a moment—along with me at a calculus problem that I never could solve, and Gordy Glover getting me to see symbolism in a beaching boat. These men illuminated and enriched my life at Suffield a long, long time ago. But one man truly changed my life, and I doubt he ever knew. If he did, I’m sure he would have just seen it as part of his job. Ken Lindfors opened up my mind, and forever changed not just the way I saw, read, and learned, but the way I’ve lived. His teaching opened the doors through which I was able to walk to become who I am. A great teacher enables.

Mr. Lindfors enabled me to choose my life. And while it’s had its ups and downs, on balance it’s been pretty good. And most importantly, it’s been my own. I never thanked him. Or Suffield.

For a long time, I didn’t even know myself. Now, at last, I do.

Thank you, all.

John Gavitt I had a great time at the reunion. Too bad we couldn’t have had more people show up (only 8 this time compared to 17 in 2005).

Let’s try for a bigger turnout for the big five-O! Tim Hemingway The Class of 1965 had a core group of 8 who were able to join the fun-filled weekend and catch up with each others’ lives. From the

reception and football game on Friday night (yes... first time ever “under the lights”) to a COGS rehearsal on Saturday morning, a class lunch, then off to a brisk fall round of golf and a welcomed reception and dinner Saturday night. The alumni of COGS performed at dinner... not as well as when we were in school, but remarkably good for a bunch of old guys who had not performed in a very long time. All in all it was an enjoyable time, and it was wonderful to see the campus and all the improvements since we were students. It is still the Suffield we attended and remember, but significantly better. Hope our classmates that were unable to attend this year will mark their calendars for 2015—our 50th!!

Peter Ely Four years ago I gave up the stresses of Anesthesiology and moved to Asheville. Now I mostly make birdhouses and whirlygigs to sell on street corners along with the other retired men of western North Carolina. Volunteer work, triathlons, and community theater fill the rest of my time. I did volunteer for a month with a Canadian medical team in Haiti very shortly after the earthquake. An orthopedic surgeon and I, working in a field tent without power or even substandard equipment, were able to make a big difference in the lives of a few Haitians.

Larry Hyde The reunion weekend was well worth the trip, except for the poor turnout from our classmates. Eight was not enough. John Monecella won the wind golf, and Bear Hemingway had the worst swing.

See you all for our 50th.

Larry Andre Connie and our 4 dogs are enjoying the beautiful South Florida weather. Their names are Mr. Trump, Darby, Sir Winston Andre the First, and Traveler!

1966 Class Agents Charlie Claggett ceclaggett@gmail.com Bruce Fletcher bfletcherdmd@snet.net Chris Frost frostchris@verizon.net Neil Green I’m retired to fly fishing and fly tying after more than 32 ½ years working for U.S. Departments of Health, Education, and Welfare.

John Dinin I am currently working in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office in the field of financial crime.

Michael Braun I became a grandfather on April 28 of a girl, Paikeya (“Paiki” for short) Danielle Miller. My daughter Keetch named Paiki after the girl in the New Zealand movie Whale Rider about a Maori girl who challenged the male traditions of the Maori tribe. My son Jake, after graduating from Columbia in 2009, spent a year as a freelance writer publishing numerous feature articles for various magazines and as a cub reporter for the Berkshire Record. He got accepted to the JET program and since August has been an assistant English teacher, as well as assistant basketball coach (He was all Western Mass while he attended Monument Mountain Regional HS in Great Barrington) of the junior high team in a village in the Japanese Alps.

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Tom Hart ’67

David Chase I wonder where Pete Braddock is—where “Sleepy” ( Tom Allen) is?

Been in touch a lot with Curt Roberts. Here’s to Mason Nye, H.G.T. the 3rd; Brezina and Kygs , “Sky King” and “Piper Cub”; and of course: “every meal is a pleasant memory”-thanks, Paul Coppi.

I’m still in San Francisco. Two Harleys, no pets, no kids.

1967 Class Agent Chris Harlambakis Chris_Harlambakis@raytheon.com Tom Hart I see the photo of a classmate with his golf trophy appeared recently in the Paramaribo, Suriname, De Ware Tijd with the helpful caption that read “Thomas Hart (links) zaterdag heeft de “Monthly Medal” voor the mand gewonnen.” Tom is living there with his wife Beatrice, and says his golf (he shot a 77) is getting better than his Dutch!

came South to be closer to family after retiring from the NYC Police Department. He reflected back on his enjoyable Suffield experience commenting, “It passed like a blur then” then paused and added, “It seems more like a glow now.” Bob Johnson spends summers further up the Blue Ridge range in North Carolina and winters in Florida, when he is not handling disaster assignments with FEMA as a public assistance engineer. Bob Clements reported that he has spent his career in international finance throughout the Far East and South America. Continuing the Asia theme, Patrick Smith has authored four books and has been an editor and international correspondent for the last 25 years, chiefly in Asia. When we spoke, he was lecturing at the University of Hong Kong. This fall he stopped

by Suffield so he is back in the States now. He credited Mason Nye for “lighting his lamp for writing.” He asked that we say hello to Scott Chambers, Geoff Callahan, and John Moses for him. George Braun reported that he is still fully focused on managing his New York-based advertising business but finds some downtime to spend at his getaway home in Connecticut. I (Brian) visited with my old roommate, Monty Scott, on the return leg of vacation trip to Texas.

Over dinner at his country club that overlooks the city and Arkansas River, we shared memories of our years at Suffield and exploits of our kids in college. (Monty’s 2 children were/are at Ole Miss and my daughter attends UTexas—Austin.) Monty recently wrote a note saying, “My son Morin, who attended Suffield, has graduated from Ole Miss and is working for Aramark, the food service provider for the college. My daughter Catherine is a sophomore at Ole Miss and an officer in Kappa Kappa Gamma. We spend weekends in the ‘Grove’ before the football games. It is a real time warp back to the 1950’s.” Greg Gordon encapsulated his post-Suffield years saying, “I certainly did it my way from forest service in Montana to my current work restoring historic landmarks.” David Grose has an interior design business in Boston but said that he is looking to spend more time on his second passion—sailing. He sends his regards to his roommate, Chip Bates, and thanks to David Walter for teaching him how to dance. Cecil Lyons lives in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley and still remembers Suffield as a “warm, nurturing school after all these years.” Byron McClanahan has spent his career in broadcasting and media, and although he might deny it, I’ll bet he can still deliver a pretty mean fastball. A very unique and applaudible update came from Seth Whitaker who reported that he plans to join the Peace Corps helping with the delivery of non-medical health care services in some part of Asia. At the time we spoke, he wasn’t sure where he would be assigned but knew that learning a new language and culture would be essential to a successful two-year stint of service. What a retirement activity! Don Cohn recently wrote a note saying, ‘I am entering my fourth year as a county court judge in Miami Dade County, Florida, where I am assigned to the domestic violence division. I just celebrated my 15th wedding anniversary with my wife Beth and our “son,” dog DJ, we are very happy!

1970 Class Agents Charlie Gallucci cgallucc@yahoo.com Chris Weeden chrisweeden@yahoo.com Alan M. Harvey, MD MBA I’m the Chief Medical Officer at Johns Hopkins Medicine International with my first assignment developing a tertiary care hospital and medical school at Taiwan Hospital/UAE Medical School in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Chuck Davis Chuck’s father, Wayne ’42 writes, “Chuck graduated from Suffield in 1970, from Amherst College in 1974, and from the University of Connecticut Medical School in 1983. He practices psychiatry and psychoanalysis in Manhattan. Chuck married his partner of 26 years in 2006 in Montreal. He and his husband live in Manhattan.”

Bob Willetts During my years at Suffield, I had a model railroad in the old field house, and now I am a designer and builder of custom private railway cars in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. I’m married to Jewel and have one daughter, Tammy, grandson, Grady (9) and a granddaughter, Claire (7), the apples of my eye. Mario Vincenti started me in art and I subsequently taught art, in the public schools for a while.

1968 Class Agents Tyler Bumsted jtb@embarq.com Brian Hersey brian.hersey@falconsledge.org This has been an enjoyable year for us in reconnecting with so many of you during the Annual Fund campaign, and we look forward to reaching more of you in the year ahead. Now for the summary of our conversations. Several of us now live in the beautiful state of South Carolina. Jon Benedict and Walter David are downstaters and yours truly (Brian Hersey) is an upstater in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Jon retired from a long career of service in the U.S. Army, much of it in Germany, and Walter

1969 Class Agent Greg Putnam serena3162@aol.com Peter Kircher While visiting my mother in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania, I organized a get together over dinner with Paul Anderson and David Kniffen, who live in the area, and Don Bickford (teacher) who took the train in from Brooklyn Heights. We all enjoyed seeing each other, remembering our times at Suffield, sharing what we knew about other alumni, and updating each other on our current lives. We all left with smiles on our faces!

Jeff Kiely ’74 and Jordan Sparks (“American Idol” winner) at the Jets vs.

Minnesota Vikings game at the Meadowlands Stadium, New Jersey, on October 11th.

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Paul Breslau We live in Scottsdale, AZ, where I run Breslau Insurance & Benefits, Inc. We enjoy no longer having teenage children with easier travel, etc. I could not make the recent reunion, but it was good to see the emails from 1970 classmates.

Samuel Rapp My wife and I are both retired and we plan to do more traveling. I am planning on attending the 40th reunion of our class. We have two sons, one of which is an Army veteran, having served in Iraq!

Iver Franzen What can I say? This reunion was a lot of fun!! It was great reconnecting with the old hands—Billy, Mole, Ed (still has the pipes), Peter (you’re now officially a COG), Alan, Keith, Carl, Brett (talked with a few of the students; they seem to think you’re OK; what a great job you’ve done at the school!), Kit (you need to write the official class history; remarkable memory of details, almost a bit scary), Chris, Jerry (Deb’s favorite dance partner at the 2000 bash)— and meeting some terrific newer ones—Charlie (great job you’ve done with the school!), Hillary (great seeing your dad again!), Betsy (we’ll talk later...)! The COGS reunion was a special treat! We all thoroughly missed Coach Gooch at rehearsal, and our best wishes go out to him. Brad, I’m sure you would have cringed a bit at our “gig” at dinner, but I think you would have been proud as well. After having not sung those tunes for 40 years (even longer for some of us), we pulled it off pretty well! So, until ‘15, “fair winds & cheap diesel!”

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Kit Warner Great reunion! A spirited group from the class of 1970 made it back to school on Oct.15-17. I hadn’t seen most of the guys since graduation, so it was quite fun the catch up. Class Agent Coach Weeden was able to get an e-mail chain organized so a number of people were able to connect and several were able to attend in person. It was also great to hear from others who couldn’t make it. Keith Callahan, the Coach, Jerry Wood, Carl Miller, Alan Harvey, Mole Powers, Ed Morgan, Iver Franzen, Peter Scholtz, and of course Brett Vianney were among the cast of characters in attendance. In addition, Billy Morin, who is now a “townie”, was able to introduce us all to the delights of his favorite watering hole in Enfield, “Chicago Sam’s.” Some things never change. Among other highlights of the weekend was a COGS reunion performance featuring Ed, Iver, Carl, and Peter. We all had a lot of laughs and missed those who couldn’t attend. As for me, life remains about the same, thankfully. Still living in Rye, New York and commuting to New York every day. My older son is at University College, London, for a term before returning to Duke this winter. My younger son Max ‘11 is finishing his last year at Suffield, which he has enjoyed thoroughly, and my wife Jaime continues with her busy life. I look forward to our next reunion but hope to hear from many more classmates of 1970 in the meantime!

Class Agents Chip Spear Charles.spear.CTR@navy.mil John Therriault john.therriault@janostech.com Ron Rivard All is well! I miss my days at Suffield. I hope to come visit soon!

Stephanie E. Thomases Hutchison ’80 and her 3 children Brielle (13), Billy (11), and Summer (9).

1973 Class Agents Jody Cranmore jcranmore@cfmlawfirm.com Jim Knight j.jamesknight@comcast.net Chris Richter Hello Suffield. I recently visited the campus with my father during the spring Parent’s Day, and we enjoyed touring the Tisch Field House and the remainder of the campus. My retired life has taken a rather sudden and unexpected turn. I am now spending the majority of my time in Vienna, Austria and I am rehabbing a 100-year-old apartment for my significant other, an American ex-pat who resides in Vienna. I spent the last 6 months of 2009 traveling, including 5 weeks backpacking in Alaska, 6 weeks doing the same throughout 20 plus national parks and monuments in the US. I also spent 3 weeks traveling between Lisbon, Portugal, and Salvador, Brazil, and another 3 weeks in Seattle area and in Hawaii. Hope everyone is well and enjoying themselves.

Jeff Prudden It was an honor to sing with the COGS of 1970. I was unable to sing with them when I was at Suffield. (I joined COGS after they graduated.)

1974 Class Agents Blair Childs blair_childs@premierinc.com Bud Hancock albert.hancock@inginvestment.com Tom Leonard run26leon@cox.net Jim Hogg Recently, I traveled to Havana, Cuba, with a delegation of 22 from Tropical Lodge No. 56, F & AM, (Fort Myers, Fla.) to provide humanitarian aid in the form of sporting goods and equipment to the local children’s Oncology Hospital in Havana. We also participated in the 150th anniversary of the Grand Lodge, AL y AM of Cuba, where Tropical Lodge was “twinned” with Soles de Marti Lodge of Havana, Cuba. Additionally, I have been qualified and accepted by the Circuit Court in Collier County, Florida, as an expert witness in the field of mortgage lending!

1975 Class Agents Carey Fiertz cfiertz@exportrisk.com Mark Teed mark.teed@wfadvisors.com

1971 Class Agents Pierre Genvert genvert@verizon.net Leo Letendre leo.j.letendre@pfizer.com Brian Morris bmorris1000@yahoo.com Stewart Alsop “Stewart and his partner Gilman Louie raised their second venture fund for their partnership, Alsop Louie Partners. They invest in early stage technology companies in a partnership they formed in 2006. Stewart is also extremely proud to report that he is a first time grandfather to his daughter Nathalie’s son, Mohamed Adam Hrizi.”

Charles Rawson ’75 offers recreational arts experiences to young and old in the Verde Valley of Arizona.

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the mooning. We missed some hockey ice time on account of that ladies poor sense of humor. I really laugh at our high tea service which we made available to Mr. Banks at his repeated request.

I loved the different personalities. Silky Sullivan, Pedro Agudo, Joe Campanelli (who lost his dad during our senior year), Janice Hadley, Richard Swift, Sarah Wheaton (to name only a few). All so much their own persons!! My days now are taken up with paying back in some small way for what Mario Vincenti, John Pohanka and Alan Hoffacker offered me as a young, lost soul—to believe I mattered, to have faith that we all matter, and not to hinder another’s expression of that fact. I do this by offering recreational arts experiences to young and old here in the Verde Valley of AZ.

Charles Rawson I remember some good people and times from those days. It was a special and challenging time in Suffield’s history. Our class was the first to graduate girls in over 70+ years I believe. I remember Fuller Barnes and myself challenging the admin. (in student-faculty senate meetings) to stock the boys bathrooms with the same quality t.p. as the girls bathrooms. I remember difficult days when nobody had the answers because it was all so new to us. Those girls—now wonderful and beautiful women who have grandchildren perhaps—were amazing in their bravery, in their strength of spirit, and good nature. I recall Mr. Samii being so perplexed at the ruckus he caused due to his habit of knocking us over the head with his pipe. Now, he was required to develop new methods since the girls were not expected to recieve such “love taps.” I laugh at the thought of Brian Holmes’ hairy butt offending some lady so much she called in to complain about

Pia Bungarten We are about to complete our first year in Washington where we moved in July 2009. My husband Tom Baker continues his work on the semantic web and linked data. Our son Anton likes his new school, Washington International School. I continue to focus on transatlantic cooperation at Friedrich-Ebert Foundation.

Chandler Hill I am having a great year. Outside of work, I am enjoying my 12-year-old son’s basketball and football teams. If the schedule permits, I hope to visit Suffield for the 35th reunion.

Janice Hadley The 35th was a really fun time for me. The campus looked beautiful, and my classmates looked beautiful. When I was 17-years-old, I wanted to be part of something good and noble.

Choosing to attend Suffield was one of the best decisions I ever made. Suffield Academy has a special place in my heart, as do my classmates!

1976 Class Agents Jennifer Cartmell jannecart@yahoo.com Molly Debevoise Rennie molly.rennie@uwmorris.org Neil Smit smitneil@aol.com Jan Walker Larsson I am still living in Stockholm, Sweden with my family of 8. I’m married to Torbjörn and we have 6 kids together. All the kids are now between the ages of 17-21. Some have moved out, some have moved back so it is a period of change for many of us. The majority of the family members are still in Stockholm, with the exception of our second daughter who has moved to Oslo. My companies, BusinessWise and CoachAhead continue to develop; we have had 2 consecutive years of extremely good business, so good that my husband came into the business which is a lot of fun. We focus on Individual & Team development, Cultural Dynamics and Organizational Change. We had a wonderful vacation in Croatia in the summer: fantastic snorkeling, clear water and great sun.

I met up with Hans Edlund a couple times this year who was ’75 I believe. He is working within the Volvo concern and it was just really nice to reconnect. I have also had a couple of conversations with my old roommate, Denise Williams ’77. It was just like yesterday when we spoke, even though it has been over 30 years.

A great feeling! We want to try to get together, but we have nothing planned yet. Anyone who would like to come to Stockholm is more than welcome.

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Claes-Johan Geijer ’76 and family

Claes-Johan Geijer Can you believe it? Thirty-five years coming up, even though it feels like yesterday that we were in Suffield for our 30th. I will try to make it this time as well. Even though we still live in Luxembourg and I still run the private bank in Sweden, I travel to Stockholm almost every week and we spend our summers in our summer house in Norway. Both our children have been going to a boarding school outside Stockholm (Sigtuna) very similar to Suffield during the last years. I have tried to convince them to consider a year at Suffield but no luck so far. Actually our son Christopher graduated this spring and is taking a gap year working on a sailing cruise ship, but our daughter is only a sophomore and may still be convinced that Suffield could be a valuable experience. I enclose a recent picture of our family.

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Class Agents Ben Davol bdavol@me.com Lisa Longo lml33060@gmail.com Ed Palomba ejpal@aol.com

Class Agents Mary Carroll maryecarroll@optonline.net Linda McCullagh O’Leary lmoleary@rcn.com Joe Palomba jcpmd@townisp.com

Scott Benedict I am currently living in beautiful Anchorage, Alaska with my wife Nancy and our 3 children Henry (16), Phillip, (14), and Kelsey (12).

We’ve been living here since 1999 after moving from Hamden, CT!

Wendy Rieger I live with my two bulldogs in central Vermont. I work parttime for my father in a money management venture. I also do pet therapy with my older dog. We visit hospitals and nursing homes. I look forward to the reunion.

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Lisa Keney Rarus It’s been thirty years since our graduation. The only thing that makes it real is being a tuition-paying parent of Meredith ’07 and Drew ’11!

Class Agents Matt Cartmell mcartmell@kw.com Steve Dutcher Stephen@stuart-FL.com Ruth Kennedy ruth.kennedy4@gmail.com Bob Stanley bob@assist-inc.org Fred Tolsdorf I own a GM Chevrolet and Buick Dealership in Louisville, Kentucky.

Bill Kieger All is well in the veterinary field in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hana and Ann continue to study Parelli Natural Horsemanship with their thoroughbred Josie!

Stephanie Thomases Hutchison Can’t believe it’s been 30 years! I’m finding it helpful to tap into those very old memories when dealing with my oldest who is now a full-fledged teen. I hope to make it to Reunion! I will have to work around the kids’ sports schedules, as I’m sure others will as well.

Bruce Burdge I am in my 19th year of living in Tampa, FL. I have a 17-year-old daughter, a 13-year-old son, and a wonderful wife Katherine who is still with me after 22 years of marriage! It was great to get back to the campus for reunion and to see so many of the folks from our class. Fourteen from the Class of 80 showed up!! Everyone looked great and we thought we didn’t look any different than when we graduated, until someone brought out the yearbook. We still looked darn good though (check out the website and see for yourself!!).

It was wonderful to see everyone, and I hope we can get more to attend for our 35th. If you have not seen the new buildings you owe it to yourself to come back to campus and look around!

1977 1981

Class Agents Ed Kaplan eddiemyboy@aol.com Beth Tyler beth_tyler@msn.com

Class Agents Valisha Graves valisha@mindspring.com Mark McCullagh mmccullagh@mikroporamerica.com Evan McGlinn me@evanmcglinn.com David Spitzler davidspitzler@yahoo.com Alison Welch Davee davee@lincolnacademy.org

Paul Townsend I’m married with 2 children ages 26 and 3.

Rick Smith I’m still living and scuba diving in South Florida. I urge any of my old friends in the area to give me a call.

Charlie Alfano I was thrilled to be able to attend the Suffield Academy Charitable Golf Tournament on September 17, 2010 and play with dear friends and classmates, John Routh and John Geary. It was fabulous to see such a great turnout of Suffield alumni, staff, teachers, parents, and friends. It was fantastic that such a large group from the class of ’77 returned for this event. My guess is that the Class of ’77 far outnumbered any other returning class that participated in this event. I also had the privilege of returning to the Academy October 23rd for an open house on campus with my 13-year-old son, Nicholas. It was a proud moment to be back with my son, showing him the school. The campus is so impressive with the new field house, dormitories, and athletic field. I also enjoyed introducing him to old faculty friends, which made the day even more enjoyable!

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Claudette Wilkins-Hunter I’m working for Abercrombie & Fitch as the senior director of quality assurance for all brands including Hollister, Abercrombie Kids and Gilly Hicks. I spend my free time taking my two daughters Trinity (14) and Faith (7) to their volleyball and basketball games and taekwondo practices. My husband Keith has his own golf academy and instructs golf across the Midwest and East Coast!

1983 Class Agent Bob Churchill rlchurchill@comcast.net Kathy Moran Santopietro ’86 and husband John with their children Beckett (10 months), Griffin (4) and Max (7).

Judy Killam Campbell I’m enjoying life in North Carolina. I visit Suffield often to see my family who still live there. My kids are now 16 and 13! I still keep in close touch with Caroline Pettegrew Anderson and Charlotte Post Chase!

Alicia Cisneros-Sewald ’85 at Reunion in October with her nephews Alejandro F. Cisneros ’11 and his younger brother Federico A. Cisneros ’14

1984 Class Agents Shelley Frazier Pelletier spns@spns.cc Kerrin Fuller Rowley stoddard.rowley@comcast.net Peter Mitchell kokomav@gmail.com Lisa Reveruzzi LisaARev@gmail.com Lisa Paolini Schmidt schmidt@rlf.com Steve Sheinkopf We are busy as ever in Rhode Island. I am continuing my research on autism at Brown Medical School, and my wife is a family doctor in nearby Portsmouth, RI. My work took Jen and me to New Zealand last winter (summer there!) and most recently Italy, which was a real treat. Our boys (Ben & Eli) just started high school and are learning the true meaning of having lots of homework, and our daughter (Elana) is loving 3rd grade and her multiple activities that keep her so busy!

1985 Class Agents Andy Glover apglover@cox.net Michelle Hashioka Lord mlord@ffres.com Margot Krawiec Mineau mineaus@comcast.net Chuck McGavern cmcgavern@comcast.net Dan Noble I had a blast at the 25th reunion. It was so much fun to catch up with friends and faculty and reconnect with SA. The campus looked great, and the new sports center/field house is amazing.

I am already looking forward to the 30th reunion and hope that more classmates will come back. Thanks Suffield, and everyone at the reunion for more great memories!

Jinnie Lee Schmid It was great to hear from old friends during the campaign! I’m still in Atlanta, still self-employed as a facilitator/trainer/coach and happily married to Robert for about 3 years now. I didn’t make it to Reunion—hopefully next year!

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Kathy Moran Santopietro We have been living back in Connecticut for the last few years. My husband and I recently welcomed our 3rd son, Beckett, 10 months ago. Our oldest is at Renbrook School in West Hartford. Perhaps he is Suffield bound? I am looking forward to seeing classmates at next year’s reunion. It hasn’t really been 25 years, has it? Best wishes to the Suffield community!

1987 Class Agents Betsy Coughlin Tod betsytod@gmail.com Jeff Martini martini.jeffrey@gmail.com Phil Riegel priegel@suffieldacademy.org Krista Radziewicz Colthup Our son Cooper was absolutely tickled with his early 4th birthday present. As he said to my husband Bruce,“ A baby sister?! Just what I’ve always wanted!”

From l-r: Aya Murata ’88, Yuki Murata ’91, Teresa Rembe, Matt Rembe ’88, his two boys Max (4) and Mateo (7), and Aya Murata’s sons, Aki (9) and Kai (7) in front of Matt’s Farm Store at Los Poblanos in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Karin Snow McCann I was married to a wonderful man on June 30th, 2010. Gregory McCann and I had a private outdoor ceremony in Algodones, New Mexico. Our 4 children all attended. My new name is Karin McCann!!

1988 Class Agents Beth Buoniconti Fernandez elizabethfernandez165@comcast.net Kate Cleary kateocleary@yahoo.com Pat Dorsey pdorsey19@yahoo.com Kiernan Flynn fourflynns@burlingtontelecom.net Sarah Woods I made a big life change this year and relocated to Kiev, Ukraine with my son Oliver (14 in February) to work for a small international school as an IT teacher. It makes for a big change from the software development industry but I’m really enjoying the lifestyle. We have trips planned to Paris, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Venice, Thailand and Barcelona, which should make for a pretty exciting year!! We’re also hoping to squeeze in a visit to see my sister Chelsea Woods ‘90 and her family in Moscow.

1988 Murata Reunion From l-r: Bess Lumpkin Celio, Aya Murata, Cindy Fontana, Tracy Hays Kroll, and Kirstin Muller (holding son Luke).

1986 Class Agents Sean Federowicz sdfed@aol.com Brinley Ford Ehlers brinleysf@aol.com Kristin Hostetter Pandit khostetter1@gmail.com Niko Mosko NMosko@jpyfrom.com Laura Story Martin rmar265@comcast.net Sharon Lynch-Davis I just recently purchased a veterinary practice in the Berkshires and love it! My husband and I are working together and loving it! Feel free to stop by if you are in the area.

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1989 Class Agents Tom Burton TRBurton@mintz.com Michelle Motta Stewart mottastewart@yahoo.com Jed Nosal jmnemo@gmail.com Aimee Scherer Hodgkins aimeehodgkins@verizon.net Tara Klonaris Holcombe Mark and I are proud to announce the birth of our daughter, Isabella Kelly Holcombe. She was born on June 12, 2010. She joins big brother Robert (3).We are still living in the Bahamas, so please get in touch if you are coming to Nassau. I was sorry to have missed our 20-year reunion last year. I would love to hear from old friends.

Dennis Haviland My wife Renee and I are proud to announce the birth of our third child. Callista Grace “Callie” Haviland was born 6/29/10 in Pittsburgh!

1990 Class Agents Kelli Chamberlain Tosone ktosone@yahoo.com Peter DaPuzzo pete@dapuzzo.com Amy Newman Vaughn avaughn@ryanfaenza.com Reid Ricciardi boilerreid94@gmail.com Courtney Wilson Nixon cew1149@comcast.net Steve Canter I’m living in Fairfield, Connecticut. I keep in touch with Andrew Kotchen and Peter Dapuzzo. Looking forward to my 20th. I will bring my family—2 daughters (10 months and 3 ½ years) and my wife Courtney.

1995 Class Agents Joyce Moncrief McGovern joycemcgovern@gmail.com Leigh Murphy lkmurphy77@msn.com Bryson Tillinghast bryson.tillinghast@hotmail.com Jaime Hall Fernandez Suffield, you are always in my thoughts! I’m so amazed at what an incredible school you are today. I was really hoping to get back for reunion, but it doesn’t look like I will make it. Stephen and I had our first baby last year. He will be 14 months at the end of October. His name is Angel Barclay Fernandez, and yes, he is an angel. He has been such a happy and thankfully, healthy baby. To all my dear friends I miss you all so much and hope you are doing well. Please look me up if you are in Charleston.

Adrian Seto I recently got married to Joleen Soo in February 2010. We are both living in Hong Kong. I am still working in television for Comcast!

Yves Bauerle I’m married, I have 1 daughter, and I am fat!

1997 1991 Class Agents Kim Ames Ide kimide@yahoo.com Courtney Dansey Rogers courtneydansey@gmail.com Pat Kennedy pkennedy@lalumiere.org Jason Falcon I still reside in Sutton, MA with my wife Tracy and my 2 sons Ryan (9) and Chase (5). Both boys are now in school together as Chase is in kindergarten and Ryan is in the 4th grade. I am entering my 12th season here at Clark. This past summer my wife and I traveled to Dallas and did the JFK tour and also toured the new Cowboy Stadium as well as attended two Texas Rangers games. All were worth the trip!

Class Agents Amy Blake Cook abcook1979@gmail.com Lewis Dunn lewis.dunn@gmail.com Brian Hetzel brianhetzel@gmail.com Danielle Therriault dtherriault@zappos.com Kimberly Klopfer I continue to teach elementary school in Los Angeles and travel to Indonesia and Canada in the summers!

Mark Kennedy My wife, Deb and I, living in North Granby, CT, welcomed our third son into the world on August 3rd, 2010. Ryan Shea Kennedy joins his proud older brothers Thomas Liam and Sean Patrick!

1994 Class Agents Alison Kennedy Auciello kennedy.alison@gmail.com Scott Sartwell ssartwell7@gmail.com Chris Saven csaven@gmail.com Jordan Nodelman I am still the VP of Operations for Q-Tran, Inc. I moved our entire operation in late 2009 from Bridgeport to Milford, CT. In addition to my daily work, I am practicing my passion for contemporary photography and have had a couple shows this past year. I am even getting 3 pieces into a show juried by the curator of contemporary art of the Wadsworth Atheneum at a gallery in New Haven. My work can be viewed at www.jmnphoto.com. I still keep in close contact with Brian Walker ‘94 and was recently a guest at his home in Los Angeles.

Mark Kennedy’s ’91 sons l-r: Thomas Liam (4), Ryan Shea (3 months) and Sean Patrick (2)

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1999 Class Agents Steven Darling stevenjaydarling@gmail.com Maura Deedy maura.deedy@gmail.com Larry Griffin lgriffin@gmail.com Patrick Stone prstone7@yahoo.com

Emi Saito I have been involved in a classical menswear shop’s opening in Hong Kong called The Armoury. Please come by and say hi when you are in town. It would be delightful to see fellow SA alums!

2001

Heather Murphy Plate Life couldn’t be better! My twins, Ella and Logan, turned 1 in March. They are busy exploring the world and I’m busy trying to keep up. I am still working full time. The real estate market has been very busy here in Boston. Hope all is well with everyone!

Class Agents Paige Diamond paige.diamond@gmail.com Greg Hearn ghearn82@gmail.com Russ Hearn russ@dangeruss.us Ashton Jones acjones4@gmail.com Katherine Pratt kepratt@gmail.com

Maura Deedy On what started as a rainy May morning, I married Bryan Weber at the Pines Theater in Northampton, Massachusetts. We had an afternoon window of gorgeous sun, allowing us to have our ceremony outside. Friends from SA included Brad and Anita Bage ‘99, Greg and Sarah Cowan Johnson ‘99 (and her adorable son!), Colleen McCaffery ‘99 and Maureen Heneghan ‘99. We are living in New York City and currently training for the ING NYC Marathon.

Gale Berninghausen I live in Baltimore, Maryland and am managing the East Asian Studies program at Johns Hopkins University.

Marc Pohl I wore a tie last night that Mr. A gave me back in 1999, and it made me think of Suffield. That guy rocked skinny ties long before GQ!

2002 Class Agents Sari Biddelman sari.biddelman@gmail.com Alison Carey carey.alison@gmail.com Hilary Golas hgolas@suffieldacademy.org Erin Orr e.orr@comcast.net Sarah Glass I’m engaged!

2000 Class Agents Michael Coleman mfc.coleman@gmail.com Carmine Petrone cpetrone@mba2010.hbs.edu Andrea Rich andrearich3682@yahoo.com Manny Simons esimons@post.harvard.edu Meagan Ward Jenkins meagward@gmail.com Kristy Lee Booma I’m currently living in Tampa, Florida working as a critical care nurse practioner. I’m enjoying spending time with my new daughter, Kensi and am looking forward to my 10th year reunion!

Saran Nerngchamnong Since I last corresponded Naputt ‘94 and I along with the Thai national team, hosted the Hong Kong national lacrosse team here in Thailand for the first-ever lacrosse game in front of 600 fans. We defeated Hong Kong 10-7 to keep the rivalry trophy in Thailand.

Two MLL stars, Sean Lindsay (Syracuse) and Chazz Woodson (Brown) were here to help the team with training/ development, as well as to help promote the sport in Thailand as TLA development officers. We will be heading to New Zealand next July for the Asia Pacific Lacrosse Tournament in Auckland, NZ. We’ll be playing all the regional teams that played in the last world game this past July. Also I’ll be starting a men’s club lacrosse league (TLL) starting in July with Naputt ‘94 as league commissioner.

James Brislin In my second year of law school at Western New England College and loving it. I still look back fondly on my time at Suffield.

Hilary Golas I’m going into my second year at Suffield. I am teaching a Leadership class and coaching girls’ lacrosse. Hope to see you all at some Suffield events soon!!

2003 Class Agents Kelly Griskewicz Kelly.Griskewicz@gmail.com Lindsey Pell lindsey.k.pell@gmail.com Eric Yale eric.yale@gmail.com

Gerry and Nancy LaPlante P ’04, ’06, Jens and Heidrun Thiel P ’03, Kerstin-Marie Thiel ’03

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Monica Schwerin I am still working at Luhring Augustine Gallery in New York and living in the West Village. I had a great time catching up with some fellow Suffield alums, including classmates Coco Tremaine, Jordy Hart, Matt Weaver, Eva Lewitt, and Katie Hoffmaster at a

mini reunion at Clark Shaw’s apartment last spring. I look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

Kevin Kuo I have been very busy in the past few months. My master thesis is finally on its way. The topic is “New Technology Diffusion/Adoption Model”, from the perspective social networks, viral marketing and brand management. It took me a very long time to find a supervisor and settle on a topic. However, the thesis is on hold for now, because I started another masters program here in Waterloo, master of business, entreprenurship, and technology. It is the only program of its kind because Waterloo has over 600 technology companies within its small boundaries. For example, RIM’s headquaters is right next to our campus! We have a very innovative/entreprenurial spirit in the city. I’m learning the business side of entreprenurship and am very busy with the real-life project praticum. (Here is the program website: http://www.cbet.uwaterloo.ca/.) Hope everything is good in Suffield, It must be another beautiful fall in New England.

Clark Shaw My men’s designs were showcased on the Fashion/Style page of the New York Times on February 4th, 2010 (also my 25th birthday) and February 25th, 2010. I am in between jobs right now but still designing both men and women’s clothing!

2004 Class Agents Jessica Aiken jaiken08@yahoo.com Kate Braden kate.braden@gmail.com Alex Naboicheck alexnaboicheck@me.com Andrew Scully arscully@gmail.com William Taylor william.r.taylor17@gmail.com Mac Pohanka I live in Brooklyn, New York where I art direct music videos and advertisements and work as a fabricator in a design studio.

Lexi Bosee ‘06 is with Marina O’Shea ‘06 at graduation from Stetson Univesity last May

gained a lot from my experiences. In May I moved to Vernon with my boyfriend. I miss my parents and having animals around all the time, but they live close enough that I do get to see them from time to time. It is nice when they bring the dog to my bike races!

Bike racing consumed almost every weekend of my summer, but I would not give it up for anything. I will be continuing with races until December. Then I will be hitting the slopes to ski. Loomis Chaffee hired me as their head alpine race coach for the winter. It will be nice to see familiar faces on the slopes at the Berkshire Ski League (BSL) events, in which I once participated as a ski racer for Suffield! I had a chance to visit Suffield on October 21st for the BSL meeting. I spent some time talking with Hillary and Charlie Cahn, as well as A.J. and Carin Yates. By the way, for those who have not seen the new pool, it is amazing!!

Brianne Edwards It’s been a long time. I had a great time playing basketball at Monmouth U. I was captain of the team for 2 years and I ran track my final year! I graduated and moved to the Atlanta area where I am a student in the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Life University. I am extremely busy, but please don’t hesitate to contact me if you are in the area.

2005

Will Taylor This past summer was my first summer in Georgia. “Hot” doesn’t even begin to describe it. RIP Devo. I will miss you.

Andrew Houlihan I just graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a B.A. in theatre. I had a really great few years there, and I’m going to miss it! I just moved back to New York where I’m working at a talent agency in Chelsea. In the next couple of months, I’m going to be auditioning for camera and stage acting roles while working. I hope to connect with some Suffield friends in the city.

Jen Lamontagne I am starting my third year of teaching fourth grade in the Bronx, New York.

Theresa Lamontagne I just started my third year of vet school at Kansas State.

Jena Greaser After graduating from UCONN in May, I spent the beginning of the summer applying for jobs. I am now employed with Horizons.

The organization provides many different services and support for individuals with disabilities and special needs. It is a very demanding job, but it is also very rewarding. I am learning how to communicate with people on a whole new level. I have already

Class Agents Rick Devlin rickdevlin10@gmail.com Dan Fisher daniel_a_fisher@yahoo.com Steph Shaker shaker.steph@gmail.com Casey Shanley cshanley@suffieldacademy.org

Steph Shaker I am living in DC with Jake McComb ’04 and a couple of our friends that we met while living down here. Jake, still smart as ever, is working on his Ph.D. in nuclear engineering. I am a paralegal planning on law school in a couple of years. I see/stay in close touch with Maggie Gustafson, Lucy Reinhardt, and Kelley Riley.

This has been harder for us lately as Kelley is saving the world in Malawi and Lucy and Maggie are headed to Thailand to share their knowledge of the English language. I miss Suffield all the time and am so happy to have met so many wonderful people there!

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Ben Furman I graduated from Iona College in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and accepted a position with UBS Securities Private Wealth Management Group in Stamford, Connecticut.

Casey Shanley I started working in the Admissions office at Suffield in August. I am very happy to be back here! It is has been great meeting prospective students and having an opportunity to share memories of my time at Suffield. It was great to see a good group of 2005 kids a couple weeks ago at reunion! I ran the Marine Corps Marathon on Halloween in D.C.! I hope everyone is doing well. All the best!

2006 Suffield alum Jared Shahid ’02 is promoting his new, socially conscious clothing company, Palindrome Apparel. According to a recent press release: Palindrome Apparel launched its initial line of products and partnerships. Palindrome is a young, sustainable, socially conscious lifestyle brand that uses only high quality, American-made products. For each unique pal•in•drome™ design they create, they partner with a specific domestic nonprofit organization that will directly benefit from every purchase associated with that particular image. Palindrome donates 20% of all retail revenue to their socially responsible domestic partners. Though Palindrome initially launched with t-shirts, the company will be expanding their product line in the coming weeks. Join the fight to harness the power of conscious consumerism and give back through the concept of Wearable Wordplay.

Class Agents Alison Leonard aleonard21@gmail.com Eric Litmer eric.litmer@gmail.com Jen Mais mais.j@husky.neu.edu Luke McComb lucas.mccomb@gmail.com Gina Petrone petronegina@gmail.com Lev Saltonstall saltonstall@gmail.com John Mills I graduated cum laude from BU in May 2010 with a B.S. in Human Physiology. I’m applying to med school and doing research at Tufts Medical Center.

Ben van Renesse I’m working for Vermont State in Burlington as a “floater” moving from school to school in the district to be with “difficult to work with” children. I started in September and am enjoying my first month on the job.

Casey Sullivan I graduated from Tufts University this year with a major in International Relations and made the dean’s list both semesters. I will begin working in August in New York City at Bloomberg. I was a two-time All American softball player while at Tufts.

Lexi Bosee This past May I graduated from Stetson University with another Suffield alumni, Marina O’Shea ‘06. I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After graduation I worked several jobs, including working as a personal assistant to a member of the UN. I did not fall in love with any of these first jobs. I just recently started working for Kids in Crisis in Greenwich, CT. I am also working towards my master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. I currently live with a friend in Pound Ridge, NY, and I still see Joanna Scholtz and Jen Mais on a weekly basis. I am looking forward to seeing everyone next year at the 5-year reunion!

Joanna Scholtz I graduated from the University of Tampa class of ‘10 in May with an Advertising and Public Relations/ Communications major. Though my main focus throughout college was actively pursuing sports broadcasting and journalism, with internships including ESPN, I now work in PR in Greenwich, CT. I became an aunt this January and spent my summer enjoying being around my neice as well as seeing Jen Mais ‘06, Lexi Bosee ‘06, and Jackie Barrieau ‘06! Congrats to everyone who graduated in May and good luck!

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Josh Yeston I graduated from George Washington University School of Business in May receiving a B.B.A with a concentration in marketing. Along with freelancing as a graphic designer, I’m currently in Miami attending the Miami Ad School for art direction. I look forward to next year’s reunion and catching up with everyone.

Steve Root I graduated from the University of Miami this past spring (Go Canes). I can’t believe how quickly college flew by! After a long application process, I have just accepted an invitation to serve as a English-teaching volunteer in the Kyrgyz Republic for the US Peace Corps. I will be leaving in March of 2011 and living in the Kyrgyz Republic for 2 years; it should be epic! Good luck to the rest of the Class of 2006 in getting jobs after college!

Emily Nissensohn I’ve been working at Providence Media for the past summer and finally was given my own fashion column in The Bay magazine!

I’m going to Roger Williams University and plan on spending next summer in Paris!

Trevor Dalglish I have just returned to Clemson University after studying abroad in Madrid. I am currently working on finishing my degree in Management. After this year I will be done with Clemson and will be attending the Aarhus School of Business in Denmark for one year where I will receive a degree in International Business.

I have been fortunate enough to have traveled to many places in the past couple of years and hope to work abroad once I am done at the school in Denmark.

Chris Stafford In early June I sat for my U.S.C.G. Third Mate’s Unlimited Tonnage License and am proud to say that I passed all 7 exams on the first attempt. A grueling week, but I made it through. Two weeks later, I graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy with a B.S. in Marine Transportation. I never thought the day would come, but I actually survived four years at a service academy.

At commencement I was honored to receive two awards, the LT Aaron Seesan, USA award for Excellence in Military Leadership and Ethics and the Martha Samond award for Dedication and Service to the Honor Code at USMMA. My plans changed right around graduation, when I decided not to enter the Coast Guard and instead accepted a position as a Training Mate with the Moran Towing Corporation. I am currently assigned to the ATB Linda Moran and have been sailing on her three weeks on and off since the summer. I recently moved to Florida and am loving my new beach house outside Tampa Bay!

2007 Class Agents Mike DiPietro mike@trintalk.com Sydney Greenberg sydney.greenberg@gmail.com Charlie Huck chuck@tulane.edu Catherine Mis cjmis@bu.edu Erik Osborne fosborne@smcvt.edu Meredith Rarus mrarus@mail.depaul.edu Tyler St. Pierre tjs282@cornell.edu Rob Zammito rzammito@me.com Hana Gosney I’m entering my senior year at Loyola Marymount University. I’m excited to see what my final year as an undergrad has to offer. I’m especially excited for water polo. After placing 4th at the NCAA tournament, I can’t wait to try to go for the national title this year.

Living in Manhattan Beach is a blast. Being 20 steps away from one of the most best surf spots is the life! I can’t wait to see what 2010-2011 has to offer!

Will Wilcox I spent four months studying and working in Uganda and Rwanda —an amazing experience! I am a senior at St. Michael’s.

I’m still very close to my Suffield friends and we have a band called Free Louis.

Mark Fruce I’m a senior at Hobart College in Geneva, New York with a double major in Economics and Environmental Studies.

Saran Nerngchamnong ’02

Jenny Schnaak I am a senior at Elon University this year. I spent my summer carrying out an undergraduate research project on North Carolina’s local food movement and community engagement.

I traveled from the mountains to the coast living and working on farms, polling hundreds of people at farmer’s markets, and interviewing major leaders in North Carolina’s slow and local food movement to get a sense of the relationship between the “eaters and the growers.” I discovered that local food is not as accessible to families of a lower socio-economic status as it should be, so I am now helping lead Elon University’s chapter of Campus Kitchens.

Campus Kitchens is a non-profit, student-run organization that partners with local churches and community gardens to prepare leftover food from college cafeterias to deliver to homeless and/ or jobless individuals in the immediate area. We take time to eat and cook with families, discussing ways to incorporate local food as part of a nutritious and affordable way to prepare meals while empowering them and providing plenty of community support. fall 2010 | 65

Bintou Ojomo I will be spending the next year in London to study at the London School of Economics.

Matt Jones I will graduate in May 2011 with a B.A in history. I am currently managing the Gettysburg swim team and am an officer (historian) of my fraternity, FIJI. I will be looking for an administrative/ coaching position in the private school community.

Hannah Thompson Hi everybody! I have been having a lot fun out here in Colorado, can’t believe it is senior year already. I’m working hard on my Art History thesis on Vermeer and looking forward to getting a lot of skiing in this season!

2008 Class Agents Becca Bathrick rebecca.bathrick@student.shu.edu Thomas Drummond-Hay thomasdhay@gmail.com Becca Joslow rebecca.joslow@gmail.com Barbara Kaplan barbara.kaplan@student.fairfield.edu Danton Kerz dantonkerz@gmail.com Lindsay Life lklife@gwmail.gwu.edu Tommy Cyran I have begun my junior year at Hamilton College where I am majoring in Economics with a double minor in Math and Biology.

This fall our club water polo team will be hosting the New York Division Club Championships October 23-24th. I am also a member of Hamilton’s Men’s Swim Team where I placed in the top 16 in the distance freestyle events at the NESCAC Championships.

Harrison Kramer I’m spending the summer and fall on a Syracuse program in Ecuador, Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina. When not attending class in photography, Spanish, or dictatorships, I’m skateboarding around the cities and recently did a series of zip lines from up in the Andes back down to the countryside in the middle of the night! Visit me on Facebook and see pictures of my time in South America.

Nick Gomes I’m at Elon University with a major in computer information systems and enterprise systems and a minor in international business. I spent the summer as an intern at Travelers Insurance in Hartford, Connecticut. In the fall, I was working in the Communications department at Elon as an operations assistant.

I am the founder and editor of www.6laughs.com.

Will Franklin I’m a junior at University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I’m playing intramural soccer, studying economics, art history, and geography, among other subjects. Write me whollidayf@gmail.com.

2009 Class Agents Rosemary Chandler rosemary.chandler@hws.edu Liz Monty emonty13@amherst.edu Kate Pistel kgpistel@colby.edu Sam Stone samstone09@gmail.com Jen Yeaw jyeaw@gwmail.gwu.edu

Births To Krista Radziewicz Colthup ’87 and husband Bruce, a daughter, Tatum Carol Colthup, on March 9, 2010.

To Tara Klonaris Holcombe ’89 and husband Mark, a daughter, Isabella Kelly Holcombe, on June 12, 2010.

To Kat Bucceri ’03, a son, Michael Anthony Parris, Jr., on June 25, 2010.

To Dennis Haviland ’89 and wife Renee, a daughter, Callista Grace “Callie” Haviland, on June, 29 2010.

To Marion Kassler Canavan ’87 and husband Paul, a son, Cameron James, on June 19, 2010.

To Emily L. Acton Forrest ‘94, a son, Sawyer Richard Forrest, on August 23, 2010.

To Mark Kennedy ’91 and wife Deb, a son, Ryan Shea, on August 3, 2010.

To Natalie Barton Perkin ‘93, a daughter, Amelie Scott Perkin, on November 18, 2009.

Cameron James born to Marion Kassler ’87 on June 19th, 2010

Antonio Nixon I’ve been working hard at school. This summer, I worked for the Sheriff’s Department as a summer correctional officer.

2010

Weddings My Quynh Nguyen ’03 to Michael Neely on November 13, 2008.

Katherine Pratt ’01 to Michael Coleman ’00 on April 17, 2010.

Maura Deedy ’99 to Bryan Weber on May 8, 2010.

Laura Chamberlain ’00 to Michael Patterson on May 22, 2010.

Polly Catanese ’02 to Grant Elpers on May 22, 2010.

Tim Cleary ’02 to Merrie-Beth Maynard on May 30, 2010.

C.J. Klopfer ’01 to Ashley Debenian in July 2010.

Teddy Terceria ’01 to Simona Maricza on August 14, 2010.

Jenn Fisher ’01 to H. Adeniyi Taiwo on September 3, 2010.

Ashleigh Crowe ’04 to Chris Stone ’03 on September 11, 2010.

Elsie Prichard ’03 to Ian Prior on Oct 2, 2010.

Alexa Economou ‘93 to Sean Rice on October 16, 2010.

Karly David ’01 to Sean Griffin on October 23, 2010.

Class Agents Ben Adams benadams@gwmail.gwu.edu Caroline Aldrich aldrichc@garnet.union.edu Alex Anderson anderson.alexandra@rocketmail.com Michelle Autuori autuori.m@husky.neu.edu Justine de Chazal justinedechazal@gmail.com Taylor Endress tmcgeee@gmail.com Mariah Gonzalez papaya_92@yahoo.com Tom Leonard tleonardiv@gmail.com Alyssa Palomba amplax17@aol.com Lucas Traber ltraber@me.com Jon Yeston jonyeston@gmail.com Constance Turner I landed a leading role in Lynchburg’s fall production. I was the only freshman in the play.

Cory Crosbie-Foote I’m a freshman at Lafayette College. I spent the summer as a lifeguard. I ran into Coach Gamere while on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard. Also while in Martha’s Vineyard, I met up with Silvio Sibilla ’11.

From l-r: Andrew Konopacki ’96, Caitlyn Snyder ’01, Lisa Konopacki ’01, Katherine Harvey ’99, Katherine Pratt ’01, Michael Coleman ’00, Blair J. Hawley ’00, Kristel Proctor ’99

Rob Fay I’ve been studying bio at UC Boulder. I have also been putting myself in the Colorado Rocky Mountains as much as possible, if this means walking, biking, hiking, or running to them. I also have been learning how to sky dive on the weekends. I loved my NOLS trip to Alaska this summer, then a Euro trip with Kohei Hotta, and Mateo Gaviria. I love Boulder and seeing Joe McGovern.

Submit class notes for the winter edition of Suffield Send your class notes and photographs to Hilary Golas ´02, Director of Alumni Relations E-mail: hgolas@suffieldacademy.org -or- Mail to: Hilary Golas, 185 North Main Street, Suffield, CT 06078 The deadline for winter submissions is March 1, 2011.

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Katherine Pratt ’01 to Michael Coleman ’00 on April 17, 2010

Maura Deedy ’99 to Brian Weber on May 8th, 2010

Alexa Economou ’93 to Sean Rice in Andros, Bahamas on October 16th, 2010 fall 2010 | 67

bookstore holiday gift guide In Memoriam Charles Preli ’41 passed away on July 4, 2010.

Clifford Kibbe Sr.’48 passed away on July 17, 2010.

Edward MacEwan ’42 passed away on July 23, 2010.

Ruth Oppenheimer Waterman ’37 passed away on August 1, 2010.

Kristen Ardinger Karn ’88 passed away on August 10, 2010.

Dr. William Early ’40 passed away on October 27, 2010.

Dororthy Vassar ’39 passed away on October 31, 2010.

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Andy, It is with a very heavy heart that I send you this message to let you know that my daughter, Kristen Ardinger Karn, was killed in an automobile accident on August 10th of this year, near her hometown of Jackson Hole, WY. Kristen enjoyed her P.G. year at Suffield, but most importantly, her role on the swim team and her friendships with fellow swimmers and coaches meant very much to her.

Best, Don Ardinger & Sandy Cousins

Kristen Ardinger Karn ’88 with her family

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