SUFFIELD [2016-2017 Fall/Winter]

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SUFFIELD ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Frederic B. Powers III ’83, P’14, President | Greenwich, Connecticut Jackson W. Robinson ’60, Vice President | Boston, Massachusetts Charles Cahn III P’18, Headmaster | Suffield, Connecticut

Susan W. Autuori P’06, ’08, ’10, ’13 | West Hartford, Connecticut Nancy A. Brooks ’87 | Boston, Massachusetts Cindy M. Burke P’13, ’15, ’17, ’19 | East Longmeadow, Massachusetts Jared D. Carillo ’00 | Glastonbury, Connecticut Andrew C. Chase | Deerfield, Massachusetts Kate O. Cleary ’88 | Cambridge, Massachusetts George B. Daniels ’71 | New York, New York Matthew P. Fine ’95 | Riverside, Connecticut Dr. Michael Gingold P’16, ’18 | West Hartford, Connecticut Valisha Graves ’81 | Brooklyn, New York Walter Harrison | Hartford, Connecticut Kathy G. Hoffman P’13 | Avon, Connecticut Christopher M. Houlihan P’05 | New York, New York Christopher T. Jensen P’07, ’09, ’11 | Riverside, Connecticut Andrew Kotchen ’90 | Irvington, New York Kenneth H. Landis P’16 | New York, New York Philip Mactaggart P’17 | Millbrook, New York Jeffrey K. McElnea ’67, P’12 | New York, New York James P. Michel P’12, ’17 | Bloomfield, Connecticut Patricia Q. Moore P’09, ’14 | Amelia Island, Florida Tracy Orr O’Keefe ’85 | Westfield, New Jersey Ali R. Salehi P’12 | Westfield, Massachusetts Monica Shay P’18 | Southborough, Massachusetts Hope G. Smith P’12 | Locust Valley, New York Daniel R. Tisch ’69, P’02 | New York, New York John M. Tremaine ’66, P’03, Trustee Emeritus | New Canaan, Connecticut Suzy B. Vogler P’11 | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Jeffrey White ’65 | Westport, Connecticut

Mission Suffield Academy is a coeducational, independent secondary school serving a diverse community of boarding and day students. Our school has a tradition of academic excellence combined with a strong work ethic. A commitment to scholarship and a respect for individual differences guide our teaching and curriculum. We engender among our students a sense of responsibility, and they are challenged to grow in a structured and nurturing environment. The entire academic, athletic, and extracurricular experience prepares our students for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and active citizenship.

Non-discrimination Suffield Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, physical attributes, disability, age, or sexual orientation. We administer our admissions, financial aid, educational, athletic, extracurricular, and other policies so that each student is equally accorded all the rights, privileges, programs, and facilities made available by the school.

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ART & DESIGN DIRECTOR Tobye Cook Seck ’88, P’16 CREATIVE DIRECTOR Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88, P’18 FEATURES WRITER Jonathan Medwid ’96 EDITORIAL STAFF Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88, P’18, Linda Colo, Tobye Cook Seck ’88, P’16, Jonathan Medwid ’96

FEATURES 22 Quality in Workmanship: The Remarkable Life of Mason Nye (1930-2016) 26 Service: Exploring the Annual School Theme 36 A New Speaker Series: Seniors Present to the Community 52 Inside the Classroom: Biotechnology 58 Can You Hear Me? Celebrating Studio Arts 66 A Slice of History…That’s Amore! Hand-crafted Pizza at Suffield

PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88, P’18, Tobye Cook Seck ’88, P’16, Phil Riegel ’87, P’20 CONTRIBUTORS Beth Bailey P’12, ’16, Matt Bernstein ’02, Charles Cahn III P’18, Elise Grady Carrier ’92, Chris Harlambakis ’67, Riley Miles ’17, Lillian Nye ’81, Phil Riegel ’87, P’20, Jim Rosenstein ’64, John Young III ’89 ON THE COVER A scene from Suffield Academy’s fall musical Sister Act

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ON CAMPUS 02 Headmaster’s Column 05 New Trustee: Ali Salehi P’12 05 Landis Student Union Dedication 06 Master Plan 08 Campus News & Events 16 Reunion 2016 33 The Color Run for Akshaya Patra: Unlimited Food for Education 43 Visiting Speakers 70 Fall Athletics 75 Tates Locke: Caretaker of the Game 76 Performing Arts 87 Alums in the News

PROFILES 46 Matt Bernstein ’02: A Perspective on Movement 65 Class Agent Chris Harlambakis ’67 80 John Young III ’89: The Ledgelets 84 Legacy: Riley Miles ’17 and Elise Grady Carrier ’92

CLASS NOTES 92 News from the Classes of 1948-2016

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HEADMASTER’S COLUMN CHARLES CAHN III

Sam Fuller, Headmaster Cahn, Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88, P’18, and Dan Tisch ’69, P’02 at Commencement 2014

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eadmaster David Holmes ’60 taught me great schools do not happen by accident. They are shaped and supported by visionary people with a sense of responsibility. It is most remarkable when these people are volunteers yet generously give

their time, wisdom, and resources. On November 9, 2016, Suffield lost one of its greatest friends when Sam Fuller passed away.

Sam was a trustee for 32 years and president of the Board from 1977 to 1982. His wife Jane was on the Board from 1995 to 2007.

Sam and Jane had five children, and all eight of their grandchildren are Suffield alums. Sam’s daughter-in-law, Melinda Fuller, has been on the Suffield faculty since 1996.

Sam was the kind of person who would meet folks along the way and have them as lifelong friends. He was encouraging and kind, with a keen sense of humor. Sam loved to travel but never strayed far from his beloved Suffield, Connecticut. He spent the last 68 years living five houses away from his childhood home.

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“SAM WAS THE KIND OF PERSON WHO WOULD MEET FOLKS ALONG THE WAY AND HAVE THEM AS LIFELONG FRIENDS.”

Sam played an uplifting role in my life, regularly expressing how proud he was of Suffield Academy’s progress. At a recent Board of Trustees meeting we were discussing several ambitious, multi-million-dollar campus projects when Sam reminded us of the incredible journey we have taken. “When I first joined this Board we would debate whether to lease or buy a tractor,” he said. “Who would have imagined we’d have come this far?”

At virtually every key moment in Suffield Academy’s nearly two century history the Fuller family has played a central role. The deep roots include four generations of William Fullers.

In 1832, William Fuller (1796-1874) worked and gave funds to start the school. His son, William H. Fuller (1825-1890), was treasurer of the Academy from 1858 to 1876. His younger brother, Edward A. Fuller (Class of 1858)—a prominent town member and Civil War Orderly Sargeant—helped preserve Suffield during the era when the rise of free public high schools led to the closing of more than 6,000 academies. Edward and his wife, Sarah, made many timely and unrecorded gifts, and their bequests assured the restoration of the Old North Building, dedicated as Edward A. Fuller Hall in 1953.

Sam’s father, William S. Fuller (Class of 1903), was a long-time member of the Board’s Executive Committee and helped the school grow in the mid 1900s. He and his sister, Bessie Fuller Perry (Class of 1899), led giving for Perry Gymnasium (named for Mrs. Perry’s husband, Dr. Sherman Perry), the swimming pool, and Spencer Hall. W.S. Fuller also underwrote construction of Fuller House Dorm. In the period just before Ap Seaverns’ arrival as Headmaster in 1952, William S. Fuller regularly gave personal funds to help meet the school’s payroll. >> Top: Sam with Bill Kotchen ’60, Jack Billhardt P’77, and Don Richter P’73, ’77 Middle: Sam and his wife, Jane Bottom: Sam and Jim Fuller P’05, ’06

“...WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER

Sam’s brother, Syd Fuller ’35, was a trustee for more than 40 years, and his sisters, Nathena Fuller ’37 (trustee from 1982 to 1990) and Frankie Connelly ’39, were enthusiastic, active supporters of Suffield Academy.

SAM’S SMILE, LAUGH,

Sam was here during his middle school years before heading off to Phillips Andover

AND POSITIVE SPIRIT.

a distinguished career in the banking industry. Sam’s greatest pleasure seemed to

HE WAS A DEAR FRIEND

the Connecticut Institute for the Blind, Hartford Hospital, or The Suffield Observer,

AND WONDERFUL MAN.

grandfather, Ted Fuller ’05 said, “he validated me to myself and made me believe

WE SURE WILL MISS SAM FULLER.”

and graduating from Williams College. After time in the United States Navy, he had be serving others, whether it was Suffield Academy, the Bushnell Memorial Hall, which he founded in 1999. Sam genuinely loved helping people. Referring to his my interests, especially in history, were valuable.”

Sam’s children and grandchildren love Suffield Academy and will carry forward this historic connection. But we will always remember Sam’s smile, laugh, and positive spirit. He was a dear friend and wonderful man. We sure will miss Sam Fuller.

Top: (left) Sam with Dan Tisch ’69, P’02, and Hobie Truesdell ’66, P’01

(right) Sam with Jack Robinson ’60, and Mike Daly ’59

Bottom: (left) Andrew Kotchen ’89, Charlie Cahn III, Sam Fuller, Neil Smit ’76, and Grace Obama Layat ’87 (right) Sam with Tapley Sheresky P’12, Jackie Williams P’08, ’07, ’04, and Jeff White ’65

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ALI SALEHI P’12 NEW TRUSTEE Ali Salehi joined Suffield’s Board of Trustees in October. Ali and his wife Mandana live in Westfield, Massachusetts. Their daughter Jazzy is a 2012 graduate of Suffield and a 2016 graduate of Mount Holyoke College. Ali is president of Columbia Manufacturing.

Columbia makes thousands of products, many of which are focused on education, including desks, chairs, laboratory stools, and teachers’ desks for high schools and universities. Ali was born in Tehran and came to America as a teenager. He earned his bachelor’s degree (mechanical engineering) and master’s (engineering management) at Western New England University.

He is on the Board’s Marketing & Communications Committee and Construction & Maintenance Committee.

“Our family loves Suffield Academy, and I was honored to be asked by Fred Powers and Charlie Cahn to serve as a trustee,” said Ali. “Jazzy had a great experience as a student at Suffield, and Mandana and I believe deeply in the values of the school and in Charlie Cahn’s leadership.”

Ali Salehi with daughter Jazzy

LANDIS STUDENT UNION DEDICATION Suffield dedicated the student union in honor of the Landis family in September. Ken Landis is a Suffield trustee and chair of the Board’s Budget, Finance & Audit Committee. He and his wife, Rosalind, are parents of Emma Landis ’16. Emma attended Suffield for four years and is now studying at College of Charleston. In recognition of her experience at Suffield and Ken and Rosalind’s affection for the school, they generously supported the expansion and renovation of Brewster Hall. This project included a new student center and kitchen and an expanded dining room.

“Rosalind and I appreciate the Suffield faculty and think Emma’s years at the school were important and helpful in her growth,” said Ken. “We admire Charlie Cahn’s vision of a rigorous but encouraging, nurturing school environment.”

Ken also noted that he has been impressed by the school’s ability to complete so many major campus construction projects.

“From the conceptual design to fundraising to construction, the school executes at a very high level. We are all proud and happy to be part of this great era in Suffield’s history.”

MASTER PLAN

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CONSTRUCTION OF BRODIE HALL BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2016. THIS IS THE NEXT PROJECT IN SUFFIELD’S CAMPUS MASTER PLAN. THE 8,370-SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING WILL HOUSE TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS DURING THE 2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR WHILE MEMORIAL BUILDING IS REBUILT AND EXPANDED. In the fall of 2018, Brodie Hall will become a dormitory with nine rooms and faculty residences of 1,900 and 1,700 square feet. The common room will have a beautiful western view facing the Connecticut River Valley. It will be climate controlled with individual controls in each room. Brodie Hall will provide increased flexibility in Suffield’s dormitory housing model and potentially more bed space for future shifts in the ratio of boarding and day students.

It is being named in recognition of Suffield trustee Suzy Brodie Vogler P’11 for her generous and dedicated support of the school. Suzy chose to name it in honor of her parents, Don and Barbara Brodie. Brodie Hall and the Memorial Building expansion are being funded by generous gifts from alumni, parents, and friends of Suffield Academy. It is expected that the Memorial Building project will begin at the conclusion of the current academic year.

View the Master Plan online: suffieldacademy.org/masterplan

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CLASS OF 2017 SENIOR DINNER The Class of 2017 met in the Koo Family Dining Room in Brewster Hall to celebrate the start of their final year at Suffield.

Headmaster Charlie Cahn welcomed faculty and seniors, and spoke about collective leadership of the school.

“To be part of this community, you have to be kind and considerate of others,” he said. “Nothing is more important to us than this. Life at Suffield is a uniquely human existence where people from all different backgrounds and interests are brought together in a wonderful exercise of community life.

We come here to stretch ourselves as people.”

Senior class vice president Ashley Sarris ’17 spoke about memories and the rapid passage of time. “Senior year hit us faster than expected,” she admitted. “Suffield helped us grow from children into young adults. Now it’s our time to grow even more and learn as much as we can before it’s time to say goodbye. Let’s make these memories from now until then last a lifetime.”

Class president Garrett Stephenson welcomed 16 new seniors to the Class of 2017 and noted there were only 259 days left until Suffield’s 184th Commencement. “Let’s take advantage of what’s been given to us,” he expressed. “We set the tone as leaders of the school and it is up to us to leave a lasting impression. Go get ’em, Tigers.” Following dinner, class co-advisor Greg Lynch spoke about humility and responsibility. “Be thoughtful,” he said, “Be humble. You set the climate of the school. You are the leaders of this group. Work hard, win big, and do it with a smile.” The evening concluded with the singing of Suffield’s alma mater. The Class of 2017 will meet in Brewster again in the spring to acknowledge their last 50 days at Suffield.

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MARC BRACKETT EMOTIONS MATTER Dr. Marc Brackett began his visit with Suffield’s faculty by asking a seemingly simple question: “How are you feeling?” He noted that when that question is directed at students, the most common responses are “tired,” “bored,” or “stressed.” The research he and his colleagues have done at Yale’s Center of Emotional Intelligence indicated that today’s adolescents are, in fact, more stressed out than the adults who are raising them. Marc’s comments, and the work he is doing with educators around the world, are aimed at helping alleviate some of this stress.

Marc Brackett is the widely decorated director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. He is the lead developer of RULER, an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning that has been adopted by over 1000 public, charter, and private schools across the United States and in other countries, including Australia, England, Italy, Mexico, and Spain. RULER infuses emotional intelligence into the fabric of a school through training for school leaders, educators and staff, students, and families, and has been shown to enhance wellbeing, academic performance, and school climate.

Marc spoke at Suffield’s opening faculty meeting and highlighted how educators can help recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate emotions. He claims that unless school leaders and faculty can develop and model emotion regulation skills they cannot effectively help students do this, and assisting students in doing this is crucial in healthy schools. “Every classroom has an emotional climate,” he explained. “This climate is the most predictable element in students feeling engaged in their learning, having better quality relationships with their teachers, and higher academic performance. Emotions are signals to approach or to avoid. Emotions matter.”

ALISON MONCRIEF BROMAGE ’97 POETRY READING Winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry, Alison Moncrief Bromage ’97 returned to Suffield and performed a reading of her poetry in the Kent Legare Library. The T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry is awarded by the Poetry Book Society (UK) to “the best collection of new verse in English first published in the UK or the Republic of Ireland” in any particular year. Alison’s book of poems Daughter, Daedalus was published by Truman State University Press in September. A reception followed Alison’s reading while she remained to answer questions asked by students and faculty.

“Daughter, Daedalus is a siren song composed of loss and beauty. Moncrief Bromage uses detailed themes of mothering and barrenness so wonderfully interwoven that readers will feel the pain and want as seeming simultaneously just out of reach and attached to the soul.” [Truman State University Press]

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WALKS SCHOLARS In the mid 1950s, Suffield Headmaster Ap Seaverns collaborated with four other local school heads to pursue a creative idea: raising money to help make private, secondary school education possible for more Hartford, Connecticut students. The WALKS Foundation was established as a consortium between Westminster, Avon Old Farms, Loomis Chaffee, Kingswood-Oxford, and Suffield Academy.

There have been 62 WALKS Scholars at Suffield since 1956. Donors, current and past scholars, and other guests attended WALKS’ 60th Anniversary celebration at the Wadsworth Atheneum.

Suffield’s current WALKS Scholars are Bailey Hyland ’18, Tim Bell ’19, and Niah Samboy ’19. The 60th Anniversary program featured keynote remarks by acclaimed journalist Soledad O’Brien, who focused on how WALKS was an innovative, almost radical idea in the 1950s. She emphasized that the theme of creating access to great educational opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds remains critically important. Headmaster Charlie Cahn said, “It was a great event where Headmaster Cahn, Niah Samboy ’19, Tim Bell ’19, and Bailey Hyland ’18 with Soledad O’Brien at the WALKS 60th Anniversary program

we reflected on all that the WALKS Foundation has accomplished in 60 years. WALKS has a clear and refreshingly simple mission, and its donors have played a key role in helping more young people gain access to

our schools.” In addition to supporting financial aid at the five member schools, the WALKS Foundation also annually supports a Constitutional Essay Contest and awards Barnes Service Prizes at each school in recognition of Hap and Betty Barnes P’75, the largest benefactors of WALKS since its inception.

LEGACY STUDENTS

Legacy students are children of alumni currently attending Suffield Academy. They symbolize the loyalty and spirit of Suffield families. This year Suffield is proud to have 33 legacy students from 25 families.

Front row (left to right) Gavin Mastella ’19, Chris Campbell ’19, Owen Kinne ’18, Andrew Budge ’19, John Mellekas ’19, Kate Killam ’19, John Killam ’18, Tom Killam ’18, Julie Raporte ’20, Bobby Artoli ’20, Olivia Alfano ’19, Vivian Riegel ’20, Andrew “Zane” Hodgkins ’20, Mia D’Angelo ’19, Izzy Dutranoit ’19, Eva Hafner ’18, Peyton Cahn ’18, Anna Wilson ’17, Megan Varney ’17, Carlin Molander ’18, Audrey DuFresne ’18, Gabriella Tosone ’20 Back row (left to right) Laurel Vardakas ’20, Nick Vardakas ’18, Savannah Tompkins ’19, Cailey McNamara ’19, Riley Miles ’17, Casey Kaplan ’17, Luc Dutranoit ’17, Justin Hern ’20, Amelia Hern ’17, Harry Hildreth ’17, Aiden Owen ’20

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NAVY SEALS READY TO LEAD, READY TO FOLLOW, NEVER QUIT

Suffield welcomed two former members of the U.S. Navy SEAL team to preseason athletics. While no longer in active service, Anthony and Jason are trainers for The Human Performance Project, an athletic division of Applied Performance Sciences (APS).

Founded by Navy SEALs and developed in conjunction with Olympic and professional sport coaches, APS delivers content and training applicable to any environment where peak performance is desired. Their core message is that achieving peak performance requires a specific set of conditions and type of preparation—physical, mental, behavioral, and neurobiological. APS has developed a unique understanding of these and has developed methods for applying them to teams and individuals. APS’s athletic programs focus on four key elements: lifestyle, leadership, team dynamics, and training.

Tiger athletes pursued morning and afternoon training sessions centered on team dynamics, communication and leadership, strength, and sport-specific power. The evening presentations focused on maintaining optimal, elite performance and highlighted areas including nutrition and hydration, managing stress, biofeedback and physiology, and a commitment to making intelligent lifestyle choices.

“The number one predictor of elite human performance is the healthy operation of the central nervous system,” explained Anthony. “How well it is rested and primed depends entirely on your lifestyle choices.

The decisions you make either set you up for success or hold you back.

Change the way you live, and it will change the way you compete.”

“Ready to Lead, Ready to Follow, Never Quit.” These are just a few of the words used in writing the honorary code of the U.S. Navy SEALs.

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ANNUAL PROCTOR RETREAT

Thirty-eight proctors, with program advisors Marla Adelsberger and Greg Lynch, traveled to Camp Becket in Western Massachusetts for a weekend retreat.

This program helps both new and returning proctors prepare for the challenges of a significant leadership role. The group took part in a variety of activities designed to develop team cohesion and promote problem-solving skills. They were challenged to step outside their comfort zones by a high ropes course, collective initiatives, a raft building competition, and an exercise on the effectiveness of their self-assessment skills. Additionally, they practiced responding to situations that they might encounter as proctors and returned to campus with an increased sense of purpose and a greater appreciation for their new roles in the dorm.

John Kuzmeski ’17, a proctor in Fuller Hall commented, “The weekend retreat offered excellent team building exercises, centering on leadership, strength, and service. I thought it was very productive and helpful as we look forward to beginning a new academic year at Suffield.” Marla Adelsberger added, “We were really proud of our students this weekend. They worked effectively as a group, supporting each other, building trust, and learning from one another while having a great time with the activities.”

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Suffield’s cross country team joined with Special Olympic athletes for a unified 5k run, followed by a 3k race open to Special Olympic athletes and all of the Suffield community. Initiated two years ago as a project in Suffield’s Leadership Program, this was a return visit for Special Olympic athletes who came from around the state in support of the race.

Divided in groups and equally matched, each team included members of Suffield’s boys’ and girls’ cross country and Special Olympic athletes.

Girls’ cross country head coach Beth Krasemann commented, “It was a very successful day. Senior club leaders Lane Repka, Kirsti Kokko, and Isabelle Ricke did a wonderful job organizing the event, starting the races, and distributing the awards. All the participants really enjoyed running and sharing the excitement of this sport.” Cross country team members Amelia Hern ’17 and Becca Bauer ’19 both ran with Special Olympic athletes and were impressed by their efforts and passion.

“Running alongside these athletes was an inspiring experience,” said Hern. “I will carry this with me throughout this cross country season and my lifetime as a runner.” Bauer noted, “It is rewarding to see the impact these events have, and I feel honored to be included in the partnership between Suffield Academy and the Special Olympics organization.”

NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST Each year, about 1.5 million high school students participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which recognizes outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement. Just 16,000 of them were selected as semifinalists in the National Merit’s 62nd year. Suffield Academy’s Anna Wilson ’17 is among this group and was named one of the 15,000 finalists in February. She will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million offered in the spring of 2017.

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 90% of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.

Four additional Suffield Academy seniors were named as Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are also recognized for outstanding performance on the qualifying test. Suffield is proud to acknowledge Chris Ennis, Jason Louro, Emma Paul, and Megan Varney for this achievement.

Parents' Weekend

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Parents and families of Suffield students visited campus for a series of activities for fall Parents’ Weekend. In addition to meetings with teachers, parents attended athletic contests, a Performing Arts Showcase, and a discussion prompted by various school leaders. Headmaster Charlie Cahn gave the State of the School presentation and noted that a primary reason for Suffield’s success is the shared sense of values between parents and the school. He said, “Our clarity about being an academically challenging school that is encouraging and nurturing has helped lead Suffield to great success.”

01 Charlie Park ’19 with brother James ’11 and mother Sung Hee Lee 02 Jim Raporte ’73 and Krystyna Raporte P’20 03 Susannah Johnson ’18 with parents Gary and Barbara Johnson P’13, ’15, ’18

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Grandparents' Day Suffield welcomed a record-breaking 184 grandparents to campus in celebration of Grandparents’ Day. The day included classroom visits, lunch in Brewster Hall, and an address from Headmaster Charlie Cahn. It was an eventful time shared by generations. After climbing the stairs to the third floor of Memorial, 96-year-old Margaret Gregory GP’19 commented, “I enjoyed sitting in on my granddaughter’s English class. I recall seeing A Streetcar Named Desire on Broadway when I was studying at Juilliard. It was a much 04

different time then. I think in some ways it was a better time. I am not sure these students fully understand what an impact Streetcar had when it opened in 1947. It changed the perception of theater and made both Tennessee Williams and Marlon Brando very famous men.” Thank you to the grandparents who attended on a beautiful fall day.

01 Daisy Fauver ’19 with grandmother Patricia Smith 02 Christopher Burke ’19 and William Burke ’17 with grandmother Patricia Burke 03 Tim Bell ’19 with grandmother Joy Malcolm 04 Olivia Alfano ’19 with grandmother Mary Anne Alfano

Reunion

2016

a memorable reunion weekend brought over 200 alumni back to the suffield campus. the event kicked off on friday, october 14, with a reception by tisch field house, where alumni watched the varsity football team defeat phillips exeter academy under the lights on the turf field. classmates gathered with their friends and families as they visited with former and current faculty members. retired faculty in attendance included gerry laplante, dennis kinne, and george pervear.

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front: mike menzies, jerry kargman, chip colton second: paul martin, peter stevenson

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front: george pervear, george daniels, leo letendre second: jack thorton, flip sheridan, ken turnbull ’73, sam rapp third: dennis kinne, mark wright, charles daugherty

front: ted feutsch, bill lefferts, perry gleason, chris frost, 1976

bill bunner, adrian swain, paul brezina, jim hochschwender,

front: carl whitaker, sharon fischer grubaugh,

hobie truesdell second: paul shepard, jay drury, fred doepke,

susanne wechsler spear second: sara whitaker ’77, bob welsh,

fred hebard, charlie claggett third: bruce cohen, john scott,

chip spear ’72 third: richard von riesen, michael hess

doc older, kent carlson, bruce fletcher fourth: john tremaine, 1981

roger gould, frank sparks, jay bolton, steve nathan,

front: lilli nye, barbara cartmell howaniec, valisha graves, abbie rosene flaherty, paul adler second: nick katsoulis,

andy forrest, bill harris

jill skaff o’neil, suzanne morris liu, susan goodwin third: tom almy, jack ferraro, chris brady

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front: ted haynes, yuki murata, zal sarkari, marc occhiuti second: courtney dansey rogers, dianne mariani burke, francesca shaw third: andy roebuck, peter cerrato

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2006 front: gerry laplante, lawrence jones, eric litmer, alexis vallides, luke mccomb second: joci scholtz, jackie barrieau iacovazzi, jen mais, matt rice third: melissa carey fitzpatrick, nancy fuller, erin meehan, ben morgan fourth: alison leonard, kristen laplante, kim autuori weisburg fifth: stephanie eagles-fox, matt wiggin, lauren coleman, sarah ellerton, chris stafford, caitlin mcnabb 2011 front: justin robinson-howe, patrick tolosky, jason spazzarini, natasha sankalia, courtney flynn, avery schuster, tara keady, annie lautenbach, katherine perry, erica robbie, tori schirmer,

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argenis rojas second: sam ferraro, kachenta descartes, shelter wein, emily aiken, didi mcdonald, lauren webber, aj placanico, colin dowd third: ali sullivan, madison hebb, kara glassman, charlotte yordon fourth: lorenzo bernardez, taylor peucker, james thompson, brando brandolini, riley henderson, oli wragg, erica yard, jay dipietro, amanda noble, michael budness, joe begley, james park fifth: graham lowe, max rooney, james anderson, fred tritschler, peter ganem, matt gianoni, k.c. sweitzer, maddy carpenter, kate prentis, carrie fieger

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Reunion 2016 saturday’s events began with sunrise yoga at the hillary rockwell cahn ’88 balance barn, followed by student-led campus tours, a class agent meeting, headmaster charlie cahn’s state of the school address, a memorial celebrating the life of mason w. nye, and tiger athletic events. the class of 1966 celebrated their 50th reunion, and together shared several special events and memories throughout the weekend. they helped create a new model for 50th reunion classes through their efforts and enthusiastic planning. a reception and dinner were held on saturday evening in brewster hall while class photos were taken in the lobby. headmaster cahn remarked about suffield’s history and the shared bonds of everyone attending reunion. board trustee john tremaine ’66, p’94, ’03 spoke before alumni enjoyed food, laughter, and dancing. the band of love, led by jay cook ’78, performed throughout the night, and the weekend concluded with a brunch in brewster hall on sunday. suffield thanks alumni and their families for being part of an eventful and unforgettable reunion.

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1996 andrew konopacki and sam artioli

Quality in Workmanship IN MEMORY OF

MASON NYE JULY 29, 1930–JUNE 3, 2016

For 39 years, Mason Nye served as a beloved member of the Suffield Academy community. He was a master educator who loved English and handled teaching responsibilities with integrity, loyalty, and a belief in all his students. Mason spent 15 years as the English department chair, 13 as director of studies, and held stints as assistant headmaster and acting headmaster. His dedication to his students and love for the school permeated the culture of Suffield. A memorial service was held on October 15 to celebrate his remarkable life.

VIEW THE MASON NYE MEMORIAL SERVICE AT SUFFIELDACADEMY.ORG/MASONNYE

EXCERPTS FROM A TALK BY LILLIAN NYE ’81

“It’s impossible to capture in a brief reflection the full richness and complexity of who Mason Nye was. If I may, I’d like to share something of the encompassing arc of his life’s journey, and speak more to my own and my siblings’ experience of him as our father.

Our father’s career at Suffield Academy gave our family a life that we later came to recognize as nearly idyllic. Our imaginations were fertilized with books (walls of books), music (always music), and the rambling Victorian home where we lived was a virtual small museum of art that our father had collected, inherited (his father was an accomplished landscape painter), painted himself, or had been given by students who were gifted in the art studio.

As kids, he read to us from literary works that were accessible to young children, limericks or fantastical excerpts from Alice in Wonderland—whatever he thought would fire our imaginations or make us giggle. When we were old enough to follow more sophisticated stories, he would gather us in the living room on a chosen night each week and read from Arabian Nights or Treasure Island or David Copperfield or something from Mark Twain or Edgar Allen Poe. He was even willing to teach us about the darker side of humanity, such as with the creepy The Night of the Hunter.

He was the consummate teacher. Whether it was how to

TO MASON Although I have worked and wandered around the world, By so much mesmerized and unfurled, A quiet fire at the bottom of my heart

do yard work, hang a painting, replace a window pane we had

Has never lost its light, its soul,

broken playing ball, or how to make ‘Mason’s Special Sauce’ in

Has always drawn me toward my inner goal.

the kitchen, Dad patiently instructed his children. He gave us an eye for detail, a good work ethic, and a love for quality in

It was Mason Nye who lit that fire,

workmanship. He demonstrated a life of balance between work

Who helped assemble the kindle sticks

and rest, discipline and pleasure.

Already yearning for a deeper flame,

In our teens, we were the beneficiaries of his emphasis on the need to communicate well, to be able to engage in discussions with others who had differing viewpoints. He wanted his children to know not only that our own opinions and views counted, but also to be open to those views being challenged.

Speaking very personally about growing up in this particular

Who opened my eyes to the wealth of words And how they could mutate while being the same, Who asked questions in class that opened me up: What would you do with one day to live?

Who helped me believe in what was there, Who helped me find the inspiration That helped me build a sense of trust

world, the charisma of my father’s Leonine personality and

Through which I have been able to connect to others,

vision was like the sun—it shone out into the environment

To hear their concerns, their joy, their frustrations.

touching everything.

Our father instilled in us a belief in the idea of a calling in life,

This gift will always be with me, no matter what, And for which I will always be so grateful.

as opposed to just an occupation.

Mason Whitney Nye—father, teacher, husband, brother, seeker, mentor, friend, and sage—nourished so many people with his shining being. His legacy will live on to touch countless future generations through all of us whom he taught, inspired, guided, and loved.”

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Jim Rosenstein ’64

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Alumni and parents gathered at Suffield Country Club for the 12th annual golf outing. Traditionally played in a scramble format, players of all skill levels enjoy a day on the links. The outing comprised a number of activities, including a putting contest, “Sink The Final Cup” Chip-Off, long drive and closest to the pin holes, and a fun, marshmallow drive competition. Participants received several gifts, including Suffield Academy golf shirts, balls, and gloves. While the central focus of the day was on fun and camaraderie, there was a prize for the group posting the lowest score. The pairing of Bill Dowd P’12, Barry Cleary P’02, ’05, and Jonathan Medwid ’96 posted a team low 59. A buffet dinner followed the golf, and participants were warmly greeted by head pro Stan McLennan P’18. Sponsors of the outing included Fishers Island Lemonade, Pretzelmaker, Kellogg’s, Coca-Cola, Windsor Marketing Group, The Hoffman Auto Group, Cordes Orthodontics, Smith Brothers, Fedor Financial Group, LLC, The Colvest Group, Westfield Bank, the Kim, Loftus, Ungerleider, Higgins, Sullivan and Thrall families, and Stan and Joyce McLennan P’18.

Top Brian Hetzel ’97, John Calcagni, Casey Sullivan ’06, and Jake Shea ’03 Middle Chris Overbye, Monica Chung, John Gray, and Charlie Cahn Bottom Michael Ungerleider P’18, Jordan Choi, with Vinnette and James Michel P’12, P’17

ALUMNI SPORTS DAY

As new and returning students arrived on campus, many alumni also returned for Alumni Sports Day. Water polo, cross country, and soccer welcomed Suffield’s former athletes to join the annual alumni games. These games serve as a platform that bonds students and alumni of different generations, connecting the school’s past, present, and future. Alumni Sports Day is as much about sharing bonds as it is competing, but all the contests were competitive and exciting. The day is an opportunity for alumni to come home to Suffield, share the school with their families, and relive old memories with former coaches, teachers, and teammates. At Suffield, being on a team does not end at Commencement. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger.

Soccer Jordan Dubey ’04 Water Polo (group) Theresa Lamontagne ’04, Jen Lamontagne ’04, Tommy Jensen ’11, Sam Rade ’04, Kaison Ifill ’15, Evan Ciecimirski ’10, Anthony Rousseau ’04, Nick Allen ’10, Will Powers ’05 Water polo (solo) Kaison Ifill ’15

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out of many we are one As Suffield Academy began its 184th academic year, Headmaster Charlie Cahn welcomed 134 new students and five new faculty members to the school’s community. Highlighting Suffield’s tradition of academic excellence, individual responsibility, and collective leadership, Headmaster Cahn spoke about diversity, respect for people and surroundings, and the school’s emphasis on kindness. Academic Dean Sara Yeager talked about this year’s school theme of service. “My challenge this year to you is you,” she announced. “Small acts, kind acts, individual acts do matter. Recognize that you can and should make a difference in our community every day. Serve in your everyday acts of kindness.” Quoting Martin Luther King Jr, she concluded, “Anyone can be great because anyone can serve.”

As the academic year unfolds, Suffield’s emphasis on kindness is apparent all around campus. This is a school united—as teachers, as students, and as leaders—providing service to others and valuing timeless traditions. In many ways, service is associated with honor and embodied by responsibility. At Suffield, we consider service to be acts of kindness. Muhammad Ali once famously said, “Service is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” Kahlil Gibran wrote, “I slept and I dreamed that life was all joy. I woke and saw that life is all service.

I served and I saw that service is joy.” And Albert Einstein remarked, “Only a life lived in the service to others is worth living.”

Over the past decade, Suffield has had an annual school theme it examines over the course of the academic year. The philosophy of this program is based on having a shared intellectual experience and raising awareness of pertinent and timely issues. Components include a speaker series, charity fundraiser, film and discussion program, community text, and even trips to Ghana in support of the Hearts of the Father Outreach. Past themes have included courage, loyalty, gratitude, identity, conviction, and balance.

The theme of service has not only been recognized and celebrated by visiting guest speakers but has also been honored by Suffield’s teachers and students within the community.

Suffield Academy students during the 2016 Ghana trip

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ANNA AUSUBEL

IZZY DUTRANOIT ’19 Teaching biology and psychology while also assisting the cross country team, she is supportive in both her roles. She loves helping her students and seeing their progress throughout the year.

Ms. Ausubel is always positive and encouraging, giving great advice and pushing us to do our very best.

This fall, Melinda Fuller’s Art I class students created mixed-media collages inspired by our school-wide theme. Each student chose someone here at Suffield to honor for their service.

Here are a few excerpts from their work:

LYNETTE DOTEL KIRILL DOLGIN ’17

I chose Lynette because of her extraordinary friendly personality and very open smile. Although she might not be the most public person on campus, I am sure that every member of Suffield community has enjoyed the results of her efforts. By combining a strong sense of respect with a deep love for her own

ROCKY

children and students, she brings light

NATASSA FLEVOTOMOS ’20

to campus on a daily basis.

Spanning the length of his career, Mr. Rockwell has developed many programs for the school and takes great pride in offering a special educational experience.

Mr. Rockwell values honesty and fairness, creativity, and

KIM WIGGIN

independent thinking.

MIKE STERN ’18 Ms. Wiggin’s job is very important because she helps students with academic differences be successful in all ways here. Her most important

THOMAS FOOTE

TYLER VAN DYKE ’20

DREW GAMERE

He is a hard-working, wonderful

JUSTIN LEVSKY ’18

guy. He loves to teach algebra

As athletic director, he likes to be involved with the entire school

and geometry and wants to see

values are honesty and acceptance.

Every year she organizes the Europe trip during March break, and over Thanksgiving she takes a group of students to provide service at an orphanage and school in Ghana.

each student succeed. Mr. Foote is a great role model.

and have an impact on young people’s lives. He is proud to see how far they’ve come during their time at Suffield.

SARA YEAGER

JULIEN GEORGE ’18 She enjoys leading and making others happy. Cooking and reading are

JACK JENNINGS ’20

very important parts of her life. In

MINH NGUYEN ’20

my collage, I included a drawing of birds to represent the freedom and

Jack helped me cope with my new

peace that Ms. Yeager has in her life.

boarding school lifestyle and has

I also included three fish to represent

become one of my closest friends

uniqueness. The two blue fish are

during my freshman year at

followers of the red fish that is leading

Suffield Academy.

the way. Ms. Yeager is the red fish and wants all her students to become like the red fish.

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HENRY RACINES

JAMES KAGAN ’18 As a custodian for our physical plant, Henry is dedicated to the well-being of Suffield’s students

RICKY WARREN

and dormitories. He is a positive

ABOU DIABY ’17

person and always sees the best in life. Henry is an important

He takes pride in teaching students to

member of our community.

be the best they can be athletically and academically. What is most meaningful to him about his job is he gets up every day and loves what he is doing. He believes it is very rewarding and satisfying to see success in each student.

NANCY RADUCHA MICHELLE WAN ’20

As a nurse in the health center, Nancy helps a lot of people during the day and is always there for us when we need her. She feels that everyone is valuable and is relieved when she can help us get better.

TORI REPKA ’18 GENAN SU ’20

PHIL CYR

Tori is not only a friend but also

NOAH CYR ’17

a role model. She makes great contributions to Suffield Academy.

As director of physical plant, he

She offers help to the kitchen when needed and likes to help others feel comfortable.

I look up to her.

performs an important job for the school. He is paramount in ensuring that all of the buildings and grounds around campus are safe and well kept, and helps the school run more smoothly.

KATHY NAI

CAROLINE GINGOLD ’18 She hopes that every student feels as if he or she can approach her with any problem. One of her biggest

KERRY TABBERT

joys is watching students grow and

TIM BELL ’19

mature, entering the school as freshmen and leaving as accomplished seniors.

Kerry Tabbert is a familiar face on

Mrs. Nai believes Suffield students

campus, and her work in the student

should do the right thing and

union’s Snack Shack may be somewhat

always tell the truth.

underappreciated.

She is an integral part of fulfilling our needs as students. While in the student union she sees random acts of kindness that she says bring joy to her heart.

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SEAN ATKINS

LEXI MNICH ’18 He was the first person who made me feel welcome on campus during the interview process and is very inspirational and caring. He says that even when work makes him tired, he is excited about each day because he has the chance to help bright, engaging, and passionate people.

“Small acts, kind acts, individual acts do matter. Recognize that you can and should make a difference in our community every day.

Serve in your everyday acts of kindness.”

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“I BELIEVE IT IS OUR DUTY AS CITIZENS OF THE WORLD TO TAKE ACTION. I DON’T THINK OF AKSHAYA PATRA AS A CHARITY, BUT RATHER A SYSTEM THAT UPLIFTS ALL OF INDIA WITH IMPACT BEYOND FOOD AND EDUCATION.”

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HE AKSHAYA-PÃTRA FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION HEADQUARTERED IN BENGALURU, INDIA. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO FIGHT ISSUES LIKE HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION IN INDIA BY IMPLEMENTING

THE MID-DAY MEAL SCHEME IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT-AIDED SCHOOLS. OPERATING UNDER THE VISION THAT “NO CHILD IN INDIA SHALL BE DEPRIVED OF EDUCATION BECAUSE OF HUNGER,” AKSHAYA-PÃTRA AIMS NOT ONLY TO FIGHT HUNGER BUT ALSO BRING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. In partnership with the government of India, various State Governments, the inestimable support from many businesses, philanthropic donors and well-wishers, Akshaya-Pãtra has grown from its humble beginnings in the year 2000, serving just 1,500 children across five schools. Today Akshaya-Pãtra is the world’s largest (not-for-profit run) mid-day meal program serving wholesome food to over 1.6 million children from 13,210 schools across 11 states in India.

Close to 40% of the world’s malnourished children live in India, and 40% of India’s children drop out of school prior to reaching the 6th-grade. Children are working to provide food for their families instead of going to school. By making meals available in schools, Akshaya-Pãtra removes this burden and entices children to go to school instead of going to work. In return, the education they receive provides an opportunity to pursue a career and breaks the cycle of poverty.

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‹ akshayapatra.org › Suffield Academy’s own Yash Patel ’17 is spearheading the fundraising effort this year. “I chose Akshaya-Pãtra because I wanted to spread awareness about the problems children face in India,” he said. “I believe it is our duty as citizens of the world to take action. I don’t think of Akshaya-Pãtra as a charity, but rather a system that uplifts all of India with impact beyond food and education. Each school meal costs five cents, and $15 can feed a child for an entire year. Our goal at Suffield Academy is to raise $60,000: $40,000 will be allocated to 800,000 meals and $20,000 to a distribution vehicle that will bring food to the schools, which would provide an additional 3,000 meals served every day for a long-term impact. If we reach our goal, we will give children 800,000 reasons to come to school and 800,000 reasons to stay in school.”

The Color Run is one of three school-wide, trimester events organized by the student council to raise money and awareness in support of a selected organization outside of Suffield Academy. Shirts and packets of paint were sold prior to the event, and this money supports Suffield’s year-long goal of providing 800,000 meals to the Akshaya-Pãtra charity. An obstacle course that culminated with a waterslide down Bell Hill, the Color Run represents a student body and community dedicated to serving others.

Student council president Max Toczydlowski ’17 reported, “We raised around $4,000. The Color Run was a lot of fun, and everyone seemed to really enjoy it. The event was very successful as our first fundraiser of the year and provided opportunity to learn more about Akshaya-Pãtra.” Yash Patel said, “Kids bought tons of paint for the Color Run, and each bag of paint served 85 meals to children in India. Additionally, each shirt purchased will feed a child for an entire year.

The event was very well organized, and people were very impressed with the set-up of this year’s obstacle course.”

To learn more about this years charity events, visit suffieldacademy.org/akshayapatra.

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JON LOPEZ ∙ JASON LOURO ∙ L.J. LUBA ∙ IAN MACTAGGART ∙ BEN MARCIANO

NICK MAYO ∙ ANDREW MERCEIN ∙ JACOB MICHEL ∙ RILEY MILES ∙ ALAYNA MILLER ∙ DANIEL MITTELMAN ∙ ZACH MOONEY ∙ TANNER MOORE HENRY MORENO ∙ SERGEY MOROZOV ∙ RYDER MOSBY ∙ AMEERA MOUMINA ∙ ABIGAIL MULHERN ∙ JULIA MURPHY ∙ DRAKE MUTH ∙ LEO OH LEYZA OKOJIE ∙ LILY OVERACKER ∙ SARAH PAJOUH ∙ YASH PATEL ∙ EMMA PAUL ∙ JONAH PERRY ∙ ISABELLA PESARESI ∙ SHANE PORNPRINYA BRANDON QIU ∙ MATT REDHEAD ∙ JAYDA REISMAN ∙ LANE REPKA ∙ ISABELLE RICKE ∙ ANDREW ROBITAILLE ∙ CHLOE ROGALIN ∙ KAYLA ROSENKRANZ LIZ SACCO ∙ NICK SALUTI ∙ ASHLEY SARRIS ∙ TYREEK SCOTT-GRAYSON ∙ SAM SEO ∙ GRAHAM SHANNON ∙ MARGRETE SKAUGEN POOM

SRIORATHAIKUL

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TOCZYDLOWSKI

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TOCZYDLOWSKI

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PING VIRAMETEEKUL ∙ DAT VO ∙ ANNA WILSON ∙ EMAN WONG ∙ CALEB WURSTER ∙ NICK YAN ∙ IVAN ZAKHAROV ∙ YINZHOU ZENG

VARNEY

SPEAKER SERIES AT A MEETING IN APRIL 2016, HEADMASTER CHARLIE CAHN PROPOSED AN IDEA TO SUFFIELD’S SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM: ANOTHER CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE TIED TO SUFFIELD’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WHERE EACH MEMBER OF THE GRADUATING CLASS WOULD SHARE REMARKS OR TELL PERSONAL STORIES DURING SUFFIELD’S WEEKLY CHAPEL MEETINGS.

MAX TOCZYDLOWSKI

KATHERINE KALILL

Unity, Tradition, & Community

“Let’s dance this year, Suffield.”

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SE N I OR

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fter the expected discussion of logistical questions and challenges, all agreed it could be a great opportunity—a community enhancing project, a great way for seniors to work with their faculty advisors in preparing presentations, and quite possibly

the start of a new Suffield tradition. Popular chapel meetings fondly remembered by alums like the Kent-Davis Oratory contest and visits by guest speakers would remain, but these senior speeches would be a key fixture of Suffield’s Chapel Program. Chapels would be filled with seven or eight senior talks, ranging from five to ten minutes in length. “I recalled having this experience at Gilman School,” said Headmaster Cahn. “Each member of our senior class shared words about their backgrounds, values, and experiences that had impacted them. It was a real rite of passage for us. I still remember my own talk—“Excellence is Colorblind”— about Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams. Mr. Cahn’s idea was met with mild enthusiasm and major anxiety by most of Suffield’s seniors. “It is definitely a great way for us to get to know each other better and see the incredible diversity here,” said Maggy Skaugen. “But it is a little terrifying for most of us to speak in front of 500 people, even after all the public speaking practice we have in the Leadership Program. The senior speeches in 2016 have ranged from serious and self-reflective to funny and light-hearted.

TONNY GENG

IVAN ZAKHAROV

A Taste of Asian Culture

Falling Through the Ice

JEREMY GREER

RILEY MILES

Instructions for Deliberate Procrastination

Music & Theater

CASEY KAPLAN

KIRILL DOLGIN

Water Skiing Keeps Me Afloat

How to Make Television More Useful

JONAH PERRY “It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It’s what you think about.” -Dale Carnegie

ALEXIS CORCORAN Passionate About Field Hockey

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S P EAKER S

NICK MAYO

NOAH CYR

Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady

“I Am the Flag” (Ruth Apperson Rous)

GARRETT STEPHENSON

GRIFF KORNAKER

How I Earned the Nickname “Dad”

Adopting A Brother

LJ LUBA

SARAH PAJOUH

Performing A Speech Without A Speech

Overcoming Social Anxiety

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SE N I OR

GRAHAM SHANNON

BRYCE BUTLER

Learning to Overcome Expectations

The Institute of March Madness

ASHLEY SARRIS

TYREEK SCOTT-GRAYSON

“Don’t be afraid to step outside yourself to learn more about yourself.”

Basketball for Life: A Highlight Reel

NADEZDA DOLYAKOVA

DAVID EMERSON

“Your freedom is boundless. The human experience is limitless.”

Preserving our Natural Landscapes

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S P EAKER S

PING VIRAMETEEKUL LUCA CURRY

“Thailand has three distinct seasons: hot, hotter, and hottest.”

My Life in the Bahamas

EMMA PAUL MANNY CHUKWU

“I come from a small town—a really, really small town.”

Art Before Basketball

LEO OH

CHRIS DONAHUE

A Look at Korean School Systems

Finding Happiness and Contentment

EVA CROUSE

TANNER MOORE

“Success is defined by what you do to make yourself happy.”

Be Who You Are & Say What You Feel

MATT REDHEAD LIZ SACCO

“Instead of worrying about what you don’t have, be thankful for what you do have.”

For the Love of Photography

MEGAN VARNEY

IAN MACTAGGART

“My favorite and not so favorite things about amusement parks.”

“I urge you to lead a life of service.”

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SE N I OR

JOHN KUZMESKI

POOM SRIORATHAIKUL

“These are 10 lesser known facts about me.”

A Discussion on Personal Growth

JASON LOURO

CAMERON AUCHINACHIE

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Filmmaking

“Try new things and create vast experiences.”

LAURA DE LOS SANTOS

YASH PATEL A View on India’s Greatest Contributions to the World

How to Manage Obstacles in Your Path

LUC DUTRANOIT

LILY OVERACKER

Things You Might Not Know About Bermuda

The Impact of Social Work

ALAYNA MILLER

KAELENA DANIELS

“A Very Long Poem” (recital)

Perseverance and Recovery

JERRY TANG “Whether you’re good at something or not so good, you should always look forward to the future.”

VIEW ALL CHAPEL PRESENTATIONS AT SUFFIELDACADEMY.ORG/CHAPEL

SPEAK ER S

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VISITING

SPEAKERS MICHAEL HINGSON

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BILL MORYTO P’16, ’18

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MARK SHRIVER

VISITING

SPEAKERS

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HILE A NEWLY INITIATED SENIOR SPEAKER SERIES WAS IMPLEMENTED AT THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, GUEST SPEAKERS STILL PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE CHAPEL PROGRAM.

SUFFIELD WELCOMED MICHAEL HINGSON, LIEUTENANT COLONEL BILL MORYTO P’16, ’18, AND MARK KENNEDY SHRIVER TO DELIVER TALKS CENTERED ON THE THEME OF SERVICE. Blind author, technologist, and motivational speaker Michael Hingson urged community members to look beyond people’s apparent limitations. With help from his guide dog Roselle, he survived the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center. “Do not assume that because a person cannot see they cannot do the same things you can,” Hingson said to the engaged Suffield community.

“Blindness isn’t the problem I face. The biggest problem is the misconceptions other people have about being blind.

We rely too much on one sense or one way of doing things. We often don’t have control over the changes that happen to any of us, but we can control how we respond to those changes. Be open to the idea of trusting the people around

SERVE, SERVE, SERVE. THAT’S THE CHALLENGE. FOR IN THE END

you. Don’t let your sight get in the way of your vision.”

Suffield recognized Veterans Day with remarks from Lieutenant Colonel Bill Moryto P’16, ’18. “I stand here today on the shoulders of courageous soldiers, good men with strength of purpose to accomplish missions for their brothers

IT WILL BE THE SERVANTS WHO SAVE US ALL.”

in arms,” he said. Sharing a slideshow of photos, Lt. Col. Moryto talked about his 28 years of experience in the Marine Corps and the bond formed during active duty. “I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself,” he commented. Lt. Col. Moryto’s talk spotlighted honor and bravery and the impact of loyal soldiers who provide service to their country. “When you see a veteran, know that they are not asking for your thanks; they are simply proud of what they’ve done. I’m sure they wouldn’t mind, though, if you did thank them for their service.”

Former member of the Maryland House of Delegates (1994 to 2002), Democratic politician and author of this year’s community text A Good Man, Mark Kennedy Shriver (son of Robert Sargent Shriver Jr.) delivered a simple and powerful message: “Small gestures of kindness can create ripples of hope. When you allow honest human interaction to enter your life, those you serve can and will actually serve you.” Mark spoke about his father’s legacy and an extraordinary life dedicated to serving others. After sharing memories and lessons learned from his father’s belief in unconditional love, faith, and mercy, Mark concluded his talk with words spoken by Sargent Shriver himself: “Be servants of peace. Grieve with those who are sorrowful. Rejoice with those who are joyful. Teach those who are ignorant. Care for those who are sick. Serve your families. Serve your neighbors. Serve your cities. Serve the poor. Join others who serve. Serve, serve, serve. That’s the challenge. For in the end, it will be the servants who save us all.”

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ALUMNI PROFILE

Matt Bernstein '02

a Perspective on

Movement PEOPLE ARRIVE WITH A PRECONCEIVED NOTION THAT IT IS LIKE YOGA OR GYMNASTICS, YET IT IS A DISCIPLINE AND PHILOSOPHY

LIKE

NO

OTHER.

IT

COMBINES

STRENGTH

TRAINING, MARTIAL ARTS, ACROBATICS, AND PERFORMANCE ARTS. SUCCESS IS NOT CENTERED ON ACHIEVING A CERTAIN TRICK OR GOAL; IT IS ACQUIRED ON HOW WELL ONE EXECUTES A MOVEMENT, BUILDS ON IT, AND DEEPENS FROM IT. THE TRAINING DOES INVOLVE SOME ASPECTS OF

MOBILITY,

GYMNASTICS

STRENGTH

DEVELOPMENT,

AND HAND BALANCING. CLASS MAY ALSO INCORPORATE ACTS

OF

COORDINATION,

LOCOMOTION

PATTERNS,

DANCE FOOT WORK, AND MARTIAL-ARTS STYLE PARTNER INTERACTION. THE PROGRAM IS CHALLENGING, BUT IT INVOLVES ZERO STRESS, ZERO PAIN, AND ZERO JUDGMENT. THE COMBINATION IS RARE AND MAGICAL.

Live Life

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dynamically.

Move. More.

[ IDO PORTAL ]

It is a philosophy that teaches individuals how to

of places and have stopped thinking that I know what is

approach seemingly impossible physical tasks with

best. I continue to be a student first and a teacher second

logical, manageable steps. In essence, it teaches process-

and am always searching for a better way to be both.”

oriented techniques and explores how to become a really,

As many alumni do, Matt credits Suffield Academy for

really good general mover. This is not an exercise; this is

helping him build a strong foundation as a learner and

Movement Perspective.

leader. He believes everyone in the community—from

The Boulder Movement Collective is based on the

teachers and fellow students to members of the physical

movement teachings of Ido Portal, who is known for

plant and food service teams—helped push him along to

his bodyweight-resistance and gymnastics-orientated

keep digging and discover his self. “Suffield influenced

strength

in

my way of thinking and my understanding that things

Boulder, Colorado, and the only facility of its kind in the

do not need to be linear,” he says. “A goal is not set to

United States, the collective is owned by founder and

simply achieve it; it is set to learn from a process. Suffield

teacher Matt Bernstein ’02. A graduate of University of

never pushed me to go to this college or that university,

New Hampshire who studied outdoor education in the

but instead encouraged me to create my own path, work

kinesiology department, Matt’s background spans from

hard, and be my own person.”

and

conditioning

programs.

Located

being a firefighter and ski patroller to a CrossFit instructor.

Although athletics are an essential part of the

While he is certified in various CrossFit programs—from

programming at Suffield Academy, one of the many

advanced gymnastics to mobility—Movement Perspective

special attributes of the school is that it encourages

is nothing like CrossFit. Each class centers on spatial

students to be successful in all areas of their lives. Not

dynamism and mental coherency. It is much more graceful

everyone was born to be a stellar athlete, nor was everyone

than a CrossFit program and inspires unity between

preconditioned with the same cognitive strengths. Some

physicality and mentalism. “As a firefighter, CrossFit

are gifted actors and musicians and artists while others

helped with my career and got me teaching very quickly,”

may be more interested in programmable software,

Matt said. “However, I found that we were not actually

mathematics, carpentry, or culinary arts. No matter what

teaching but just making people feel like they were

field of interest one may prefer, there is a process that

doing the right thing. I discovered that the fitness world

can be learned to improve that skill. This philosophy lies

had forgotten how we learn everything else in our lives,

at the heart of the student-teacher relationship and is

and I needed to fix that. Where was the research, the

the foundation of Boulder Movement Collective. “I was

teacher-student relationship, the intellect, the curiosity,

a terrible athlete, as people might remember, so I spent

the process? How can we be so involved in every other

a lot of time with the SOLO program,” Matt recalls. “I

aspect of our life but allow for attention to our body to

believe the program made me the person I am today.

become dull and neglected?”

It strengthened my relationship to the environment,

The student-teacher relationship has had a profound

my ability to interact with other people, and it’s where

impact on Matt and his life’s journey. He remembers

I first learned how to share my passion with others. My

admiring his teachers at a young age and has opened

time in that SOLO barn introduced me to my love for

his mind to the various forms this relationship may take.

teaching. I consider Rocky (Director of SOLO David

“Currently, my students and my teachers influence me in

Rockwell ’58, P’79. ’82, ’86, ’88) a mentor and credit him

my daily practice,” he says, “but our new-born son Jack

for a lot of the success I’ve had in both my career and

seems to be taking over that role. I find influence in a lot

personal life.” >>

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A goal

is not set to

simply achieve it; it is set to learn from a

process.

Suffield never

pushed me to go to this college or that university, but instead me to

encouraged

create my own

path, work hard, and be my

own person.

If one loses weight or feels good about their body, it is a byproduct of the training, but it is not the goal of the experience. Movement Perspective teaches a process of learning, and that builds day after day in small increments—not major jumps. As an instructor and teacher, Matt encourages his students to think three months to a year ahead. The techniques studied and learned are not quick fixes, and his students are not athletes. Everyone who walks through the door at Boulder Movement Collective is a beginner, and this is no ordinary gym. “We’re not going to just send people out on a run, just to simply attack cardio,” Matt says.

“We are never looking at it from just one perspective, and we’re not looking to train talented people. Instead, we’re here to take a person who wasn’t athletic, who didn’t do this when they were a kid, and engender them with the skills to accomplish high-level stuff. Like Suffield, we measure our success by the distance each student travels.”

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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEAD FOOTBALL COACH JIM HARBAUGH VISITED SUFFIELD IN JANUARY 2017. BRAD HAWKINS ’17 WILL BE

TIGER to

JOINING THE WOLVERINES PROGRAM AS A MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 2021.

Brad was one of Suffield’s football captains last season and selected Michigan over offers from many of the most competitive football programs in the country. “I have loved Michigan since I first visited three years ago, and ever since, I have been sure that is where I want to go to college.

I’m proud to be a Suffield Tiger and excited to soon be a Michigan Wolverine.” Coach Harbaugh was joined on his visit to Suffield by Michigan defensive coordinator Don Brown, who has long ties to New England, having coached at Boston College, University of Connecticut, University of Massachsetts, Northeastern, Brown, Plymouth State, Yale, and Dartmouth.

WOLVERINE

Drew Gamere ’92, Headmaster Cahn and Brad Hawkins ’17 with Jim Harbaugh and Don Brown

In

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Biotechnology

“Health Center Director Linda Kaplan suggested I write to you about our biotechnology class,” she said, “after we borrowed some syringes from Health Services to inject DNA into frog eggs.” No, this email was not sent by any medical college or university. It was written by Leslie Reed, a faculty member in Suffield’s science department.

Biotechnology was offered as a senior elective course last fall and is quickly “cloning” in popularity. Part of a year-long series of new electives, it is the only class of its kind at Suffield and unique among many high schools in America.

The students in biotechnology worked on projects of their own design, and the lab was incredibly busy. In addition to breeding Betta fish and tiny snails in small tanks, members of the class also completed cloning the gene for bioluminescence into chia seeds, which caused the sprouting leaves to glow in the dark. Commenting on the successful “nature” of these projects, Leslie said, “It was so gratifying when I walked into the classroom and the students were already hard at work on their experiments. This is how education should be.”

Biotechnology

The group of Anna Wilson ’17, Amelia Hern ’17, and Isabelle

Working alongside Isabelle, Amelia Hern noted, “Our

Ricke ’17 experimented with turning genes on and off in tiny

experiment was fascinating because we got to see it actually

roundworms that are used for genetics, making them dumpy

happen through the microscope. We witnessed the progress of

or blister. “The point of our experiment was to put what we

the worms before and then the difference in their appearance

learned into action,” said Isabelle. “RNA interference (RNAi) is the

after the genes expressed themselves. This relates to modern

natural process that cells use to ‘turn off’ unwanted genes. The

day biotechnology advances because there is a great deal

way we conducted the experiment was by taking single worms

of research being done with RNAi and gene expression. I am

and putting them on three different petri dishes. The first had

extremely grateful that Ms. Reed gave us the opportunity to do

Blis-1, which is bacteria containing a gene that causes blistering.

these projects as high school students since these are the types

The second had Dpy gene, which makes the worms shorter in

of experiments conducted by researchers for large biotech

length, or ‘dumpy.’ The third plate was our control group, and

companies today.”

they had OP50, which is a strain of E.coli. After we incubated

In his own experiment, senior Yash Patel ’17 worked on

the worms for two days, the number of worms on the plate

cloning the urokinase gene (for blood clotting) into a bacterium,

tripled, and as they ate the bacteria, their bodies were altered.

while in another one Lauren Henzy ’17 investigated the gene for

They either grew blisters or became shorter.”

alcohol metabolism in fruit flies and inheritance of alcoholism. >>

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“Our experiment was fascinating because we got to see it actually happen through the microscope.�

“You can really see on their faces how excited they are to check their experiments and investigate things on their own. As successful students they need to think outside the box.�

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Biotechnology

“My goal was to simply observe the behaviors of two types of

for future researchers to study because once the gene is in the

fruit flies: those that could metabolize alcohol and those that

bacteria, it will start to pump out protein. I can use this method

could not,” said Lauren. “I found that those that lacked the gene

again to research other proteins in the future.”

for alcohol metabolism stayed away from the alcohol source

What began as a one-semester senior elective has grown

after a few hours, while those that could metabolize it kept

larger than anything found in a petri dish. The level of interest

going back for more. My investigation suggested the behavior of

ignited by this class is impressive but not shocking. Experiential

those that could metabolize the alcohol follow the same

learning is a trend that many schools are adapting into their

behavior as alcoholics.” While not formally enrolled in the

curriculums.

class Lauren was so interested in the subject material that she

experiences. Suffield has remained ahead of the curve in this

audited it and completed her experiments on her own time.

area, and Academic Dean Sara Yeager is very pleased with

It

provides

hands-on

training

with

real-life

the response biotechnology received. “It was part of our vision as a school when we planned for the expansion of Holcomb that we could develop programs available to our seniors as a capstone experience in the sciences. When given the opportunity to add a faculty member in the department, we specifically sought a candidate with unique, professional experience. Leslie Reed has been a great addition to the program and has done an outstanding job inspiring our students.”

In fact, by the end of the semester, Ms. Reed commonly found her students in the classroom checking in on their experiments during free periods and after school. She immediately recognized it should continue and that this spark must be nurtured. “It’s my ultimate vision to see students passionate about sciences working in the lab as an independent study or afternoon activity. To me, science is about creativity, and I am hoping to help foster that journey. We might combine art and science, too, with medical drawing, or microscopic photography, for example. You can really see on their faces how excited they are to check their experiments and investigate things on their own.

As successful students they need to think outside the box.”

One way to help with this is to give students tools with which to work. So when a Fisher Scientific representation contacted Ms. Reed to offer a generous donation of molecular genetics equipment and supplies, she rented a UHaul truck “Urokinase is protein made by our kidneys, and there are two

and drove down to Goshen, New York, to retrieve them. Now

ways of extracting it,” explained Yash. “The first way to separate

with a well-stocked supply closet in her classroom, she is hoping

urokinase is through the kidneys themselves, but as you know,

students follow the same initiative. “I really want to provide them

there aren’t too many free kidneys lying around for experiments.

with a creative space so they can investigate the kind of things

The other way is through mamalian urine, and this is a long

they see in The New York Times. I think this type of classroom

process that involves many steps (many chemical compounds,

adds even more value to a Suffield education. The concepts we

as well). Both ways are also inefficient extraction methods

can learn here and investigate are relevant. Not only can this

because they yield small amounts of the protein. Through genetic

be a lucrative career path for many of them, but this material is

engineering we can create an unlimited supply of the protein

very exciting. This is education at its best.”

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Studio

A r t s @Suffield Ca n y o u hea r me ?

IF A TREE FALLS IN THE WOODS AND NOBODY IS THERE TO HEAR IT, DOES IT MAKE A SOUND? STUDIO ARTS—DRAWING, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, CERAMICS, AND SCULPTURE—ARE OFTEN QUIET, BUT THEY DO MAKE NOISE. THIS YEAR, SUFFIELD IS CELEBRATING THAT SOUND. WITH A SERIES OF NEW SHOWS FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SUFFIELD LOOKS TO ENGAGE ITS AUDIENCES AND SHOWCASE TALENT ON CAMPUS.

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“I do consider myself an artist,” says Tanner Moore, a

he discovered art to have a major impact on his life’s work.

senior from Bermuda whose passion is photography. “Every

I chose Suffield because the students here are encouraged

artist is different, and anyone can be an artist. I like to take

to express themselves and discover individual pathways

photographs, and I try to tell a story with my images to convey

towards their own success. It’s unfortunate that many kids in

a deeper meaning about the impact people have on their

public schools don’t have this opportunity.”

spaces. This year we are exposing more art to the community, and it’s increasingly receiving attention.”

“I sometimes consider myself an artist,” says Isabelle Ricke, a senior from Raleigh, North Carolina, who is currently

Georgia Hannock is a sophomore from Williamstown,

an Art TA working in ceramics. “I believe everyone is an

Massachusetts, who is currently drawing in Art II. “I wouldn’t

artist in their own way. An artist to me is someone who

think of myself as an artist,” she says. “I don’t think I have a

enjoys creating art and doesn’t care if other people like it.

gift or any particular amount of skill, but some of my calmest

Some people expect artists to create perfect work, but I don’t

moments are in art class, and that’s why I find it so engaging.

believe art is about being perfect. When I throw on the wheel

You don’t need to be good at it to enjoy it. My dad is an artist

I always want to improve, but it requires a lot of patience.

and attended Deerfield as a postgraduate, and that’s when

So much of athletes’ time is spent on training, and they >>

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have opportunities to showcase their skills every week; it’s not

very supportive of visual arts. As a junior, I am not prepared for

the same for us. It’s wonderful we can do this here at Suffield.”

a show this year, but I am very excited to be building a body

Featuring

a

collection

of

paintings

spanning

her

of work. I am currently producing a series of thrown teapots.”

sophomore, junior, and senior years Brooklynn Hayes from

A postgraduate from Purchase, New York, Emmanuel

Granville, Massachusetts, exhibited a solo show this fall. “I

Chukwu ’17 is a painter of Nigerian descent. “An artist is

think artists typically have a more dynamic understanding

someone who creates using available resources to express

of the world than others. They challenge reality. My goal is

themselves however they choose,” he explains. When asked

to confront social issues and get people talking about things

what he likes most about painting, Manny responds with

they’re normally uncomfortable talking about; things like body

one word: “freedom.” As part of the newly initiated senior

image, personal abuse, or sadness. In the past, I feel like

speaker series, Manny took the opportunity to talk about his

music and performing arts have been getting more attention

work while sharing images made by watercolors, pastel,

than studio arts, and I am happy to see more platforms to

acrylic, ink, and charcoal. His drawings and paintings depict

show our work this year. I am excited to see it grow. I’m pretty

landscapes, cityscapes, animals, and portraits. A gentleman

sure that if I had gone to another school, I would not be the

of deliberate words, his style is delicate and often celebrates

artist I am today.”

his deeply rooted interest in African culture.

“I see ordinary shapes and am compelled to critique them

“Yes, of course I am an artist,” says Leyza Okojie, a senior

and think about how to compose the perfect piece from them,”

from Lagos, Nigeria. “Art is a method of self-expression

says Aubrey Sanford, a junior ceramic artist from Canton,

for me because I am not always good at verbalizing my

Connecticut. “I think an artist is someone who has unique

true emotions. Visual art feels more natural to me. It’s a

perspective on life, someone who sees other people and

combination of conceptual and emotional work, and is very,

objects in a different light and imagines how that could relate

very time consuming. My work is meant to or can depict

to a beautiful piece of artwork. I tend to be a perfectionist in

multiple meanings to the viewer and is open to interpretation.”

the studio. My teachers are very encouraging, and Suffield is

Like others in the studio, Leyza has grown a lot over her time at

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Suffield, and her work shows it. “I never wanted to sit down and

memories, telling their own stories so beautifully through

draw fruit,” she jokes. “Building a foundation is important, but

their work. Their art is a window into their soul. It’s really

after that we were encouraged to develop our own path and

important for us as artists to work alongside the students,

discover our own signature. It’s awesome to see how invested

so they can see the process we adults go through is just like

members of the community are in the work we are doing.

their own. Hopefully it will also encourage them to continue

The project I am currently working on is called Crowd. It’s a

being artists throughout their lives, even though it may not be

puzzle made of wood intended as an interactive installation,

their career.”

where students and teachers work as a team to put it together.

“The level of inspiration with our students in the art

The point is that no matter where you come from politically,

department is at an all-time high,” says visual arts chair Bill

religiously, racially, or ethnically, we all fit into this great

Butcher P’06, ’14. “There are increasing numbers of students

big puzzle of life. And by working together we accomplish a

gaining interest in the visual arts, and this has added to

common goal; that common goal is harmony.”

this wonderful momentum. We began with selected senior

“I am just so proud of our students and their work,” said

exhibitions in the spring a few years ago with great success.

Art I teacher Melinda Fuller P’05, ’06. “One way of getting

As a faculty of practicing artists, we are very inspired by

to know our students better is through their art. They pour

our student artists and are deeply impressed with their sincere

their hearts and souls into it and express their ideas and

commitment to this exciting work. We are all very pleased >>

“I think artists typically have a more dynamic understanding of the world than others.

They challenge reality.”

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to bring this high level of artistic accomplishment to the

and paintings by William Butcher and Melinda Fuller,

Suffield community. All of this is clear evidence that every

followed by the senior exhibition of Brooklynn Hayes, the

human being has a creative dimension to their character.

Fall Art Special Exhibit, and the Advanced Photography

It is a matter of providing the right conditions and the

Exhibition. The exhibits will continue with a number of solo

appropriate instruction for each student to allow them to

and collaborative senior artist exhibitions, as well as the

connect with their innate artistry.”

Winter and Spring Art Special shows.

The Lee Roberts Gallery ’74 in the Tremaine Art

With each exhibition including an opening reception,

Center is a formal gallery exhibition space. A faculty Fine

this is a time for the Suffield community to celebrate its

Art Exhibition opened in the space, featuring the ceramic

wide array of creative accomplishments. They are certainly

work of Erica Caginalp, photography by Jennifer Graham,

making a sound.

“we are very inspired by our student artists and are deeply impressed with their sincere commitment to this exciting work.”

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faculty exhibition

melinda fuller erica caginalp jennifer graham bill butcher

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CHRIS HARLAMBAKIS ’67 CLASS AGENT PROFILE

C

z BY BETH BAILEY P’12, ’16

hris Harlambakis was not your usual prep school candidate in the fall of 1965. He was performing poorly in public school and had a difficult freshman year. Immigrants to the United States, his parents placed a high emphasis on their eldest

child’s education and believed Suffield Academy would provide a solution. Chris, although an exceptional athlete, was lacking the academic skills it took to succeed as a student but a conditional acceptance was offered by the Academy. “I will be forever grateful that Mr. Sanderson saw something in me that would only take a little prodding to ignite,” he says. “I was challenged to take a summer writing class at Suffield if I was serious about attending.” And so the journey began.

He was voted in as class president his

the financial aid piece to fall into place in

freshman year and served as a class leader

order to attend. Hobart College was able to

on the student council for his entire tenure at

guarantee me an education, as well as the

Suffield. He was a three-sport varsity athlete

money to attend. That’s how it worked.”

and Torch Society member. When you ask

After college Chris went into the Air Force.

him about the impact he had on the school

He wanted to serve his country and give back,

and his fellow classmates, you get a humble

which coincidently seems to be the mantra

response: “I was just a naïve kid from Enfield,

of his life. He was in the ROTC program in

Connecticut, before I was accepted by the

college and was able to serve his country for

Academy. Suffield was a fascinating, diverse

10 years. He was in Vietnam at the tail end of

school where I met kids from all over the

the war serving as a bombardier. Later, Chris

world and had opportunities that I never

attended the Air Force Institute of Technology

dreamed possible.”

where he received his master’s degree in

Chris credits his teachers and coaches

acquisition logistics. Chris continued to fly

at Suffield for teaching him the life skills he

missions in Central and South America as a

still uses today. “Leon Waskiewitz was my

navigator of C130 planes. He would fly relief to

football coach for four years and the work

third world nations, which gave him a greater

ethic I have today,” he notes, “is from the

appreciation for the opportunities he had been

summers I spent working for Waski on Fishers

given in life.

Island. As my basketball coach, Dennis Kinne

Chris spent his later years working in

taught me about leadership and attention

California as a space business contractor at

I LOVE SUFFIELD

to detail. A perfectionist, he would have

Boeing, McDonald Douglas, and Raytheon.

ACADEMY AND

us start a drill and make us do it over and

He

over again until we got it right. Mason Nye

development, as he has discovered his love

showed me what true passion was and really

for working with people. In the next year,

exploded with love for what he taught us in

Chris plans to retire and spend more time with

English. Ken Lindfors was the most patient

his three children and four grandchildren (with

man I ever knew. He was a tremendous

another one arriving in July). He will retire

listener and never judged. Gordy Glover

to some property he owns in Las Vegas and

GENERATION.

thought outside the box. He showed me how

make time for the people and things he loves.

I LOOK BACK

to go beyond my limits and try something

“Life takes you in many directions,” Chris

different. George Pervear was a team player.

says. “I love Suffield Academy and what it

A loyal participant, he could do any job given

stands for with our younger generation. I look

to him but chose to stay in the background and

back with fondness on the time that I spent

make the others around him look good. These

in the classroom and playing fields. I love

were tremendous role models to have around

giving back to the school as a Class Agent.

you at 14 to 18 years of age.”

It keeps me in touch with my classmates and

“

WHAT IT STANDS FOR WITH OUR YOUNGER

WITH FONDNESS ON THE TIME THAT I SPENT IN THE CLASSROOM AND PLAYING FIELDS.

”

has

enjoyed

working

in

business

Chris ventured off to college in the fall of

allows me to get back on campus every so

1967. “In those days, Ap Seaverns would make

often.” The Class of 1967 will celebrate their

a call to a college and make sure they had

50th Reunion in October, and you can bet

what you needed to succeed,” he recalls. “I

there will be many hours of reminiscing

was accepted to many colleges but needed

shared by these alumni.

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a Slice of History

...that's Amore

M

ount Vesuvius leveled Pompeii on August 24, 79 A.D.

Archeologists excavating the site uncovered flat cakes made of flour that had been a popular food of the inhabitants in Pompeii and nearby Neopolis, a Greek settlement that later became Naples. Shops were also found in

Pompeii that contained equipment and tools that would be consistent with those used in pizzerias. Against popular belief, pizza was not invented by the Italians.

By the 1700s and early 1800s, Naples was a thriving

challenges; some of which Sean and his staff were not

waterfront city. Technically an independent kingdom,

entirely prepared. It was immediately clear he needed

it was notorious for its throngs of working poor, and

help executing this plan.

unlike the wealthy minority, these Neapolitans required

Making pizza is a personal experience. Many

inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly.

consider it an art form, and when pizzeria owners find

Pizza—flatbreads with various toppings, eaten for any

good pizza chefs, they rarely let them go. For 17 years

meal and sold by street vendors or informal restaurants—

Manny Meleounis, whose family descends from Apolakkia,

met this need. These early pizzas consumed by Naples’

Greece, owned and operated Elmwood Pizza in West

poor featured the tasty garnishes beloved today, such as

Hartford, Connecticut. As Sean began searching for an

tomatoes, cheese, oil, anchovies and garlic.

experienced pizza maker, he was unaware that Manny

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the

had been living in Suffield the last 16 years and had

Neapolitans began migrating to the United States for

recently sold his restaurant. It was not until Sean had a

factory jobs. The flavors and aromas of pizza quickly

casual conversation with Suffield parents that Manny’s

began to spread and intrigued non-Neapolitans and

name came up, and within minutes of that talk Manny

non-Italians. Gennuardo Lombardi opened the first

appeared on campus ready to discuss this project. As the

documented American pizza shop on Spring Street in

story goes, he was eager to be on board.

New York City in 1905. By the 1950s, pizza had become

When planning for the new pizza station, the original

a staple food in New York just as it seemed to be in

concept was to hand toss pizzas to order. Dinner service

Pompeii. Pizzerias began opening all over New York

lasts 90 minutes; it would be impossible to keep up with

and formed a league of their own, often being served

that kind of volume during such a short period of time.

in non-Italian restaurants with non-Italian ingredients.

Sean was also concerned about creating a huge floury

Since becoming popular in New York, all different styles

mess, a possible hazard to those with restricted gluten

of pizza have been created and sold, now a common

allergies. They decided the process would be cleaner and

love for New Yorkers and people all around the world.

more effective if the pizzas were prepared in pans and

The expansion and renovation of Brewster Hall

away from the serving line. One obstacle as a result of this

completed 110 years after Lombardi included the

decision was that the school needed seasoned pans so

installation of a Baker’s Pride double-stacked commercial

the pizza would not stick.

pizza

accurate

The decision to bake pizza in seasoned pans was

temperature of 600 degrees Fahrenheit. Suffield’s plan

oven

capable

of

sustaining

an

made, and Sean soon discovered a 25-year-old restaurant

was to implement hand-crafted specialty pizza to its

in Athol, Massachusetts, with a mountain of 14 inch pans

dinner menu, a rare option and innovative concept.

for sale. Sean purchased 50, and when he found they

“Most schools use frozen dough and a conveyer belt

worked well he went back for the rest. The 14 inch pans

system,” says director of food services Sean Hennessey,

are great for two reasons: most importantly the dough

“where pizza is easily but generically cooked at budget

does not stick, and also the size enables our staff to cook

cost and made without noticeable skill. We didn’t just

12 pizzas (six in each oven) simultaneously. This saves

want to make pizza; we wanted to make the best pizza

valuable time.

in town.” Making pizza fresh from scratch for an average

Within the 90 minutes that dinner is served at

expected dinner population of about 350 students,

Suffield, over 70 pizzas are consumed. Each pizza is cut

faculty, and family members presented some obvious

into 12 slices, a total of 840 deliciously engulfed slices >>

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Step 1... The Weight is Over OUR DOUGH CONTAINS FLOUR, WATER, YEAST, AND A PINCH OF SUGAR TO ACTIVATE IT. KNEADED IN A PROFESSIONAL-GRADE, STAINLESS STEEL VERTICAL MIXER, INDIVIDUAL CUTS ARE WEIGHED AT 15 TO 15.5 OUNCES AND PREPPED FOR THE BALL.

Step 2... Let the Dough Begin EACH BALL IS PRESSED, ROLLED, AND PLACED INTO ITS OWN WELL-SEASONED BAKING PAN. ENSURING THE CENTER IS NOT TOO THIN, THE EDGE IS BUILT TO A HEALTHY CRUST. THE PANS ARE STACKED AND ANXIOUSLY AWAIT CURTAIN CALL.

Step 3... Rolling out the Red Carpet SAUCED WITH CRUSHED CALIFORNIAN TOMATOES, WE TOP OUR DELICIOUS PIES WITH A COMBINATION OF FRESH MOZZARELLA, PROVOLONE, AND CHEDDAR CHEESES. THESE PIZZAS ARE NOW DRESSED AND READY FOR THE RED CARPET, BAKED FOR 17 TO 18 MINUTES IN OUR 600 DEGREE BAKERS PRIDE OVEN.

Step 4... Voila!

OUR KITCHEN SERVES OVER 70 FRESHLY PREPARED PIZZAS IN JUST 90 MINUTES THREE TIMES A WEEK. AT 12 SLICES PER PIZZA, THAT EQUALS 840 SLICES A NIGHT AND 2,520 SLICES A WEEK. IT’S A FULL HOUSE EVERY NIGHT.

three nights a week: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

new Suffield Academy tradition. A rustic, utilitarian food of

Made from scratch, the dough contains no eggs or sugar.

substance designed for quick consumption has become a

The most popular toppings preferred student-wide

celebrated favorite. There are only a few ways to make a

include buffalo chicken, Hawaiian (pineapple and ham),

pizza, and the actual ingredients are not complicated or

bacon cheeseburger, an eggplant mousakka with ricotta

a secret, yet each individual pizza maker’s style can be as

and sliced meatballs, Caribbean chicken, pepperoni,

unique as a fingerprint. Recipes can be copied, but tastes

veggie, pesto chicken with fresh tomatoes and olive oil,

and flavors are more dynamic than simple measurements.

and Italian sausage, spinach, and ricotta.

There is a great history behind the origin of pizza, just as

“This has been a very popular addition, and we feel

there is now a unique tale as to how it arrived here at

fortunate the school was willing and able to allocate

Suffield. Its delivery required a little kneading, a pinch of

so much space and personnel to make it possible,” says

care, and a dash of passion. The result is another element

Sean. “It’s all about making our students and community

that engages the community and makes it even more

happy and keeping them satisfied with what we serve. I

personal. “The students and faculty here are great,” Manny

am not aware of any other schools producing anything

says. “They know all our names and we know theirs. We

like this or of this quality.”

have the opportunity to ask them what they like and the

What began in Pompeii and later blossomed in Naples

privilege to make them what they’ll enjoy. This is something

eventually traveled a great distance to the United States

we would be proud to serve our own family, and we are

and the rest of the world. Its story now partners with a

certainly proud to be serving it at Suffield.”

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TIGERS IN REVIEW FA L L suf f ie l d a c a d e m y.o r g / a t h l e t i cs

volleyball With an overall record of 16-2, varsity volleyball posted their best record in the history of the program. Ranked number one in New England Class B during the regular season, the Tigers had a tough loss in the NEPSAC semifinals against Pomfret. Highlighting an exceptional season was a first-ever victory over Loomis. Suffield will graduate seniors Riley Miles, Ryder Mosby, Isabelle Ricke, and Ashley Sarris, but will return a key group of upcoming underclassmen: Paityn Bergstol ’19, Ramona Fontaine ’18, Karly Higgins ’20, Susannah Johnson ’18, Aaliyah Lopez ’19, Dana Mills ’18, and Sarah Swanson ’18.

Photos [top] Paityn Bergstol ’19, Aaliyah Lopez ’19, Ryder Mosby ’17 [left] Susannah Johnson ’18

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cross country

GIRLS’

Led by seniors Nina Begley, Allison Hayden, Amelia

BOYS’ Nine seniors played a crucial role in pushing the

Hern, Casey Kaplan, and Lea Kvadsheim, the girls’ cross country

boys’ cross country team through another successful fall

team completed their second consecutive year undefeated during

season: Chris Donohue, Chris Ennis, Ben Godin, Jeremy

the regular season. Highlights included winning the Gordy Glover

Greer, Peter Kelley, Daniel Mittelman, Henry Moreno, Drake

Invitational and finishing 4th overall at the NEPSAC Class B

Muth, and Ben Toczydlowski. Led by the pace of Daniel

Championships. While the five graduating seniors will be greatly

Krasemann ’19 and Ethan Ash ’20, Suffield had 10 wins

missed, Suffield is pleased to be returning Olivia Alfano ’19,

overall and only three losses. Their best finish in six seasons,

Becca Bauer ’19, Peyton Cahn ’18, Isabelle Dutranoit ’19, Casey

the Tiger runners posted 7th-place in the NEPSAC Class B

Eskridge ’20, Katherine Kelley ’18, Madison McCreesh ’19, Cecile

championships. With a deep program of talented athletes,

Maier-Scherling ’18, Alexis Roberts ’20, Gabriella Tosone ’20, and

the team is excited to be returning so many dedicated and

Caroline Walsh ’20.

skilled young runners for the 2017 season.

Photos [top] Amelia Hern ’17, Nina Begley ’17, Casey Kaplan ’17,

Photos [top] Ben Godin ’17 [bottom] Jonathan Walker ’19

Isabelle Dutranoit ’19 [bottom] Amelia Hern ’17

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football Ten members of the Class of 2017 led Suffield’s football team to a 5-3 record and ninth straight New England Championship Bowl game appearance. Victories were notched over Deerfield, Worcester, Exeter, Andover, and Loomis. The only defeats came in the regular season against Cheshire and Choate and in the Ken O’Keefe Super Bowl against Buckingham Browne & Nichols School. Suffield will graduate seniors Cuba Birnbaum, Matt de Haan, Emerson Genovese, Brad Hawkins, Winfield Hunter, Matt Jusczyk, LJ Luba, Andrew Mercein, Zach Mooney, and Caleb Wurster.

Photos [top] Brad Hawkins ’17 [bottom] LJ Luba ’17,

Caleb Wurster ’17, Tim Bell ’19

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field hockey The girls’ seven-win season (7-8-0) was the best in seven years for this predominantly young squad. Led by new head coach Lyndsey Sweeney and veteran coach Molly Vianney, the team was competitive in every game and achieved big wins against Kingswood, Gunnery, and Wilbraham. While Suffield will graduate Becca Collins, Alexis Corcoran, Cari Cyr, and Katherine Kalill, returning players include Isabella Boonstra ’18, Michaela Domino ’20, Caroline Gingold ’18, Georgia Hannock ’19, Bailey Highland ’18, Kate Killam ’19, Alina Ryan ’18, India Shay ’18, and Savannah Ziba ’19.

Photos Bailey Hyland ’18, Alina Ryan ’19

water polo With a 9-9-0 record, the boys’ water polo team finished 6th overall and competed in the New England Tournament for the third consecutive year. Led by senior leaders Cameron Auchinachie, Harry Hildreth, John Kuzmeski, Brandon Liao, and Jonah Perry, impressive wins were achieved against Hotchkiss,

Deerfield,

and

Andover.

While

losing

these

five seniors is a tremendous loss for the team, Suffield is excited to welcome back underclassmen Max Bass ’18, Cian Beaulieu ’18, Andrew Budge ’19, Oscar Ceria ’20, Sasha

Derby

’18,

Evgenil

Kagan

’18,

Walter

Kress

’18,

Melvin Ku ’19, Kevin Kuzmeski ’18, and Maxwell Miranda ’18.

Photos [top] Cameron Auchinachie ’17 [bottom] Jonah Perry ’17,

Brandon Liao ’17

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soccer

BOYS’

Finishing with a 7-8-2 overall record and a 6-3 record

GIRLS’

Led by seniors Madeline Kauffman and Alayna

against class B teams, Suffield had big wins over Westminster and

Miller, the Tigers sported their best season in 15 years. A

Williston in a successful 2016 season. Strong play and outstanding

9-6-2 record was boosted by big wins over Hotchkiss,

efforts from seniors Will Burke, Alex Clarke, Abou Diaby,

Berkshire, and Westminster. A young and talented team,

Luc Dutranoit, and Jon Lopez led the way for the Tigers. Several

Suffield looks forward to the returning support of Isabella

key underclassmen will return next season. Michael Burch ’18 will

Attianese ’18, Hattie Bauchiero ’18, Bridget Carey ’18,

return to the midfield, along with Niko Flevotomos ’19, Milan

Claudia Carey ’20, Natalie Castonguay ’19, Mia D’Angelo ’19,

Ghosh ’18, Yataro Makihara ’18, and Bryan McLennan ’19. Leonard

Madeleine Gerwe ’19, Erin Hayes ’18, Isabelle Lussier ’20,

Hoermann ’18, James Mignone ’18, and Jackson Pentz ’19 will

Molly McGrath ’19, Laura Mittelman ’20, Lexi Mnich ’18,

remain up top. Matt Titterton ’18 and Max Shlafstein ’18 will hold up

Emma Phillips ’19, Tori Repka ’18, Vivian Riegel ’20, Kate

the defense, and Chase Moran ’18 will return to goal.

Rookey ’18, Niah Samboy ’19, Katherine Schmitz ’19, and Jenn

Photos [top] Alex Clarke ’17 [bottom] Michael Burch ’18

Ungerleider ’18.

Photos [top] Bridget Carey ’18 [bottom] Jenn Ungerleider ’18

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Tates Locke Caretaker of the Game

FORMER NCAA AND NBA HEAD COACH TATES LOCKE RETURNED TO SUFFIELD TO HELP TIP-OFF THE 2016-2017 SEASON WITH THE BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM. Coach Locke’s first visit to Suffield was in 2015 when the Tigers subsequently advanced to the New England Class A finals. “He is a special coach,” says head coach Jeff Depelteau ’02. “He has forgotten more stuff about the game of basketball than I know, but what makes him even more special is how he connects to the athletes on a deeper level beyond basketball. He is demanding and our players love him for it.”

Locke’s resumé begins in 1976 as head coach for the NBA’s Buffalo Braves. He has since led teams at West Point, Miami University in Ohio, Clemson University, Jacksonville University, and Indiana State University. He also served as a scout and assistant general manager for the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. A professional coach with a valued history of achievements, Locke met Coach Depelteau while at Snow Valley Basketball School, considered by Sports Illustrated as the nation’s premier instructional camp. Depelteau, along with NBA, college, and other top high school coaches, spends part of his summer coaching at the camp where Locke leads as head clinician.

Having benefited from Coach Locke’s mentorship, Depelteau believes Locke’s visits to Suffield are invaluable to the team’s development. “One important thing I’ve learned from Coach Locke is that student-athletes want to be held accountable and to a high standard. My growth as a coach and the growth of our team have improved significantly since I met him in 2011. He is one of the true caretakers of the game of basketball.”

SHOWTIME IN THE PAC The fall One-Act and Performing Arts Showcase were performed in the Jeanice Seaverns Performing Arts Center.

Thirteen Ways to Screw Up Your College Audition was performed by the school’s acting class and centered around two college recruiters at a prestigious university needing to fill one last spot to keep their jobs. Eager to come in for an interview, thirteen eccentric, dimwitted, and slightly-insane high school seniors hilariously illustrate what NOT to do in a college interview. What seems like a simple task turns into a nightmare when the applicants turn out to be a reality television star, a practicing vampire, an amateur magician, and others that are much, much worse.

Featuring over 40 students in the vocal and instrumental music classes, the Performing Arts Showcase included performances from women’s choir, chamber singers, chamber ensemble, beginning jazz, advanced jazz, and advanced vocal techniques and staging. The evening began with a performance from the hit musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, followed by women’s choir singing “Be With Me,” and chamber singers performing “Jambo Bwama.” The beginning jazz group played an arrangement of Herbie Hancock’s “Cantaloupe Island.” The advanced jazz group performed the Hammerstein/Kern standard “The Song Is You,” featuring vocalist Leyza Okojie ’17, Amelia Hern ’17 on alto sax, and John Killam ’18 on trumpet. Chamber ensemble played an arrangement of Carlos Jobim’s tune “Wave” that included a short solo cadenza by flutist Niah Samboy ’19.

ONE ACTS

PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE

FALL MUSICAL The curtain rose on Suffield’s stage to a performance of Sister Act, the feel-amazing musical comedy based on the 1992 smash hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg. Featuring original music by Tony and eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Enchanted), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, Sister Act is the funniest and funkiest musical around.

Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found—a convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

The show is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music.

“Sister Act was one of the largest shows in Suffield history,” said department chair Tom Dugan. “With approximately 60 students involved in this production, I am most proud of everyone’s dedication to this event. It is always amazing to see the pride and dedication of the cast, crew, and musicians. They spent countless hours preparing for this show, and it was incredible to watch. The show was well received, with the Janice Seaverns Performing Arts Center at capacity for all four performances.

It was pure entertainment with catchy songs, hilarious characters, and a powerful message.”

ALUMNI PROFILE JOHN YOUNG III ’89

BY PHIL RIEGEL ’87

JOHN YOUNG III ’89 REMINDS ME OF THE MAIN CHARACTER IN THE DOS EQUIS “MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD” AD CAMPAIGN. HE HAS LONG HAIR, A FULL BEARD, EARRINGS, AND TATTOOS–THINK PIRATE...HE IS ALWAYS STYLISHLY DRESSED, WILL HAPPILY DISCUSS SUBJECTS AS DIVERSE AS POLITICS, SPORTS, OR ECONOMICS. HE PLAYS (AND WINS) IN INTERNATIONAL CROQUET TOURNAMENTS (YES, CROQUET!). HE WAS BORN IN JAMAICA TO A BERMUDIAN FATHER AND A GERMAN MOTHER, BUT GREW UP MOSTLY IN VERMONT. HE ATTENDED ELITE, INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN NEW ENGLAND, NAMELY EAGLEBROOK SCHOOL AND SUFFIELD ACADEMY. HE SKI-BUMMED IN COLORADO FOR YEARS, GOT A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AND MOST RECENTLY STARTED A TRENDY BOUTIQUE GUEST EXPERIENCE IN BERMUDA.

“TAKE A STEP BACK IN TIME FOR A REFRESHINGLY SOPHISTICATED ISLAND HOLIDAY AT SOOTHING, RESTFUL STATE OF RELAXATION. WAKE TO THE CHIRPING BIRDS, AND TERRACE HAVE BEEN CREATED WITH A MODERN VINTAGE, BOHO-LUXE VIBE.

John admits he found his way to Suffield Academy by chance.

do what he loves best on the property his grandparents loved so

He was given the option of attending public or private middle

much and left to him. The Ledgelets Cottage Colony is located

school and chose to participate in a one-day tour as a visitor to

in Sandys Parish in Bermuda. It is the westernmost parish of nine

the Harwood Union School in Vermont. After that one day he

on the island and contains Dockyard, where all the action will

knew it was not for him and followed a cousin to Eaglebrook.

be this June in the 35th America’s Cup. The very first race of the

For 10th grade, he and his father looked at many schools but

America’s Cup was held off the coast of England in 1851, making

Bill DeSalvo, then Suffield’s director of admissions, made a great

it the oldest and most sought after trophy in international sport.

impression on them. John recalls, “I fell in love with the school. The

This is the first time it will be contested in Bermuda–on the Great

tuition was a great deal of money for my dad, but he knew what

Sound, a natural amphitheater for viewing the race on land or

a tremendous opportunity it was for me. I had amazing teachers

by boat.

and coaches. I particularly remember Joe Connors, Mason Nye,

John’s family has been in Sandys for 275 years. His grandfather,

and Bill Butcher. They were ’arm over the shoulder’ kind of guys

also John Young, settled into The Ledgelets property in the late

who kept me in line. I was also remarkably fortunate to have Andy

1930s, and a unique cottage colony was born as he began to

Lowe, Bill Berghoff, and Tom Slear as coaches, and swimming

host paying guests on a whim. The Ledgelets Cottage Colony

became a big part of my life.”

officially opened to guests in 1948. In fact, John began our

Upon graduation, John matriculated at the University of

interview by describing his grandfather with great reverence.

Vermont in Burlington. He remembers being unprepared for the

He recalled, “My grandfather was a remarkable man and had

newfound freedom and large auditorium style classes he found

a huge impact on my life. He always encouraged me to be who

as a freshman at UVM, and eventually decided to ski and work

I was, and do what I thought was right without too much outside

for a couple of years in Vail, Colorado. This is where he first

influence. He had an exceptional life story but always remained

started to hone his skills in the hospitality industry, working for

a humble and generous person who made people feel great

Vail Village Inn and Vail Racquet Club. He ultimately returned

about themselves. At 13, he left school to work and support his

to Vermont, finished his degree, and remained in the hospitality

four sisters. By 1936, he made the Bermudian Olympic Swimming

industry working for Sugarbush Ski Resort and Top Notch

team and headed to the games in Berlin. He would also make

Resort at Stowe. In 2002, after more than 15 years away, John

the 1946 team for the games in London following the end of

returned home to Bermuda to continue his hospitality career. John

World War II. The amazing story that has been told hundreds

was last Director of Residence Club Operations of the exclusive

of times is that he would swim from Somerset to Hamilton and

Rosewood Tucker’s Point in St. George’s and resigned in 2013 to

back each day for training.”

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THE LEDGELETS COTTAGE COLONY. THE SERENE ATMOSPHERE INSTANTLY LULLS YOU INTO A FALL ASLEEP TO THE CHORAL TREE FROGS. THE REFURBISHED COTTAGE INTERIORS AND POOL TO US, NOSTALGIA IS A VERY COOL THING.”

[FROM THELEDGELETS.COM/THE-STORY]

John and I were sitting in the main salon of his grandparent’s

are so many things to do for all age groups. We have some of the

former home as we spoke, and I could see and feel the history of his

best golf courses with amazing views. Bermuda also has a unique

family. John continued, “My wife, Alie, and I want this room to exist

history that can be found in our museums, and there is always

as a tribute to my grandparents. We

shopping, food, and the beaches! But

want it to be a place where our guests

what is really interesting is that we

can congregate, have an evening

are seeing a peaked interest in rock

cocktail, arrange a family dinner, or

climbing, cliff diving, mountain biking,

just relax and play pool or watch a

spear fishing, deep sea fishing, and

game.” The feel of the salon is chic

scuba diving. These are just a few

1960s. I had a hard time focusing on

of many examples of activities that

just one thing as it is all so interesting

we can arrange for our guests. We

and

figures,

know many of the purveyors, and we

paintings, croquet trophies, antique

truly believe this is what people are

furniture,

looking for. They need to get out and

unique. and

Porcelain original

Bermuda

Cedar liquor lockers for the guests all

experience the real Bermuda.”

combine with soothing Brazilian bossa

I was privileged to experience

nova in the background to make the

the “new” Ledgelets first hand as a

space extremely inviting.

guest of John, Alie, and their beautiful

The Ledgelets is a “step back

daughter Hinson (Suffield Class of

in time,” retro, unique, all at once

2033), on my most recent visit to

a private and communal vacation

the island for our annual Suffield

experience. It pays homage to the way

Academy reception, graciously hosted

people used to spend time in Bermuda

by Peter and Ann Durhager, parents

(and to John’s grandparents), while

of Hannah ’17 and Meg ’18.

making available opportunities on

My abode was “The Pool House,”

the island in a way that few other

and I was greeted by a handwritten

hospitality outlets choose to. John and

welcome card and a pitcher of rum

Alie serve as personal concierges with

swizzle. The Pool House is a tastefully

the knowledge and ability to steer

decorated one-bedroom home with

people in the right direction. John

everything you need for a couples get-

commented, “Bridge and afternoon

away. The covered porch overlooks

tea just don’t cut it anymore. If tourism

the pool and gardens and is as private

in Bermuda is going to thrive, we must

as you would want, but with John

offer unique vacation opportunities.

and Alie just next door if you should

The difference between the Ledgelets

need anything.

and the large hotels on the island is

John and Alie hope to ultimately

that we are encouraging our guests

have three guest cottages open by the

to get out and experience the island

end of next year. If you love Bermuda

with our expert guidance, while one of

and are looking for a new way to

the main goals of the big hotels is to try

experience the island, or if you have

and keep their guests on the property

never been, I guarantee a unique and

to increase revenues for themselves.

enjoyable stay. John’s enthusiasm for

It’s not a bad model if you are looking for the all-inclusive, but

his home island is infectious, and his knowledge of Bermuda and

there is an untapped market of people who want adventure. There

tourism is vast. I hope to head back very soon!

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legacy profile R I L E Y M I L E S ’ 1 7 and ELISE GRADY CARRIER ’92

SINCE 2000, 295 LEGACY STUDENTS HAVE GRADUATED FROM SUFFIELD ACADEMY. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 33 STUDENTS REPRESENTING 25 LEGACY FAMILIES AT SUFFIELD. AMONG THEM ARE RILEY MILES ’17 AND ELISE GRADY CARRIER ’92 FROM FEEDING HILLS, MASSACHUSETTS. RECOUNTING MEMORIES OF YOUTH CAN BE VERY SPECIAL FOR PARENTS, WHILE SHARING THE EXPERIENCE OF ATTENDING THE SAME HIGH SCHOOL WITH THEIR CHILDREN CAN BE EVEN MORE MEANINGFUL. OVER MANY YEARS SUFFIELD ACADEMY HAS MAINTAINED A RIGOROUS AND INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM, WHILE RESPECTING LONG-LASTING TRADITIONS THAT HELP MAKE IT A UNIQUE AND REMARKABLE PLACE. IN THIS EDITION OF SUFFIELD, WE PAY HOMAGE TO THESE TRADITIONS AND ASKED RILEY AND HER MOTHER ELISE TO EXPLAIN ABOUT THEIR SHARED SUFFIELD LEGACY.

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Elise grew up in West Springfield, Massachusetts, and attended Suffield Academy as a day student. Elise’s father was a football referee who spent time at various prep schools and introduced Elise to the idea of attending one. Elise admits that she originally had mixed emotions about it. However, after a tour and interview at Suffield, Elise was sold.

“I will never forget the warm and welcoming feeling I received from the admissions staff. I felt an immediate connection,” Elise said in describing her visit as a prospective applicant. “The Suffield community is truly a family. It was that family who encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone, explore and take chances, and gave me the confidence to grow as an individual.” Recalling the names of several influential teachers (Dennis Kinne, Brad Gooch, Leon Waskiewicz, Dave Nelson, and Brett Vianney), Elise credits long-serving faculty member Dave Godin with having a significant impact on her life. “He recognized my strengths and encouraged me to build on them,” she commented. “As his advisee, he pushed me to be the best that I could be. We have kept in touch, and 25 years later

I try to remind Riley to take time out of each day to appreciate not only the beauty of Suffield, but everything it has to offer.

I feel fortunate to call him my friend.”

Suffield helps students form bonds and foster memories that last for life. Elise’s fondest memories include countless hours spent on the basketball court and soccer and softball fields. “The family atmosphere each team represented and the bonds formed between my teammates were very special to me,” Elise noted. Commenting on the growth of the school and improvements made to the physical plant Elise says, “The changes to campus are incredible. Standing at the bottom of Stiles Walk and looking up towards the school, the landscape is breathtaking. I try to remind Riley to take time out of each day to appreciate not only the beauty of Suffield, but everything it has to offer.”

Riley grew up listening to her mom and uncle Ryan Grady ’95 talk about their time at Suffield and hoped to one day follow in their footsteps.

She is grateful for the opportunity to be doing it now. “When talking about her days at Suffield, my mom spoke with such enthusiasm,” Riley affirmed.

“She told me stories about winter carnival, pep rallies, and sports. It is so neat to hear her talk about some of the same things I am experiencing.”

While her mother’s favorite place on campus will always be the athletic fields and panoramic serenity of Bell Hill, Riley favors Suffield’s Guttag Music Center, where she learned to express her emotions through music. “My most memorable experiences at Suffield are the times I spent performing,” Riley said. “My mom felt her sports teams were like her family, and I feel the same way about my performing arts family.” Now a senior, Riley spent most of her Suffield career deeply rooted in the music department and said performing arts faculty member Chelsea Kane ’09 made a notable impression. Now her advisor, Ms. Kane has been working with Riley since her freshman year. “She is my biggest fan and pushes me to continue to grow,” Riley noted. “She is like my school mom, and we have a special bond for which I am very grateful.”

As a school, Suffield offers a challenging and nurturing environment, yet much of its lasting impact happens outside of the classroom. “Suffield has changed my life forever,” Riley said. “I have had opportunities to do things that I never thought possible. I traveled all over Europe and am looking forward to revisiting Ghana in November. I have performed in several amazing shows and benefited from meeting so many outstanding people.

Suffield will always be my home, and I am honored to represent a legacy.”

Elise left her job as a stock broker 15 years ago to stay home with her five children. They are now ages 17, 14, 11, and 4 (twins). She is currently working towards a master’s degree in leadership and negotiation. Her daughter Riley will graduate in the spring, but not until she has completed making more memories of her own.

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ALUMS IN THE NEWS

PAM AUTUORI ’15 RCA SOLO ARTIST

JULIAN FLETCHER ’09 OLYMPIAN SWIMMER

Based in Brooklyn, New York, singer, song writer, and rock star musician Pam Autuori signed a record deal with RCA (SONY) as a solo artist under the name TOMI. RCA is set to release the first single of her new album, written and produced by Autuori, in March of 2017. Autuori says she will complete the remainder of the album this Spring in Los Angeles.

Representing Bermuda in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, Julian Fletcher finished 3rd in a time of 1:02.73 swimming in the first heat of the men’s 100m breaststroke. His time was not good enough to move on to the semi-finals, but the young swimmer was “absolutely thrilled” to become an Olympian. “It’s been my dream to compete in the Games,” Fletcher said.

“Although I didn’t reach the goals I set for myself, I am proud I could represent Bermuda.”

CHRISTIAN WILKINS ’15 #42 ON ESPN From athletic tackles to celebratory dances, Christian Wilkins continues to earn a spotlight at Clemson University.

Wearing #42 the 6-foot-4, 310-pound defensive linebacker helped the Tigers to a national championship win over Alabama on January 9. A 2015 top defensive newcomer and one of Clemson’s most popular players, the sophomore from Springfield, Massachusetts, has had an immediate impact due to his size and athleticism. He was named first-team freshman All-American in 2015 in addition to All-ACC Academic Team selection. A story featuring Wilkins’ life and path to collegiate football was published by ESPN in November of 2016.

ALUMS IN

MIYE ONI ’16 GUARD FOR YALE BASKETBALL Now playing guard for the Yale University Bulldogs, Miye Oni’s college career in men’s basketball is off to a great start. Oni was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week for the third straight week in November. By December, the 6-foot-6 freshman from Porter Ranch, California, led the team in rebounding at 8.3 per game and was second in scoring at a 13.5 point-per-game average. Oni scored 24 points in his collegiate debut for the Bulldogs as Yale defeated Washington 98-90. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

JOHN W. COOK III ’82 CREATIVE ARTS EMMY NOMINEE Recognized for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (half-hour) for his work on HBO Entertainment’s Veep and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Series (one-hour) for his work on USA Network’s Mr. Robot, John Cook received two nominations at the 68th Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 18, 2016. Winner in 2007 for sound mixing for NBC’s Scrubs: My Musical, this is the 14th Emmy nomination in Cook’s career since 2007.

SHANE HENNESSEY ’05 30 UNDER 30: NEW ORLEANS Featured in Zagat’s 2016 30 Under 30: Rock Stars Redefining the Industry on August 15, Shane Hennessey (age 28) is the brand manager at French Truck Coffee in New Orleans, Louisiana. As brand manager, he helped initiate the first direct trade relationship with Nicaraguan farms after visiting three coffee growing regions in Jinotega, Matagalpa and Ocotal. He oversees rebranding, logo, and retail packaging work as it continues to grow in one of the most exciting food scenes in the country.

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THE NEWS JOHN HEFFERNAN ’77 THE SCIENTIST John Heffernan of Conway, Massachusetts, a teacher at the Anne T. Dunphy School in Williamsburg, earned the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest teaching award in the kindergarten to 6th-grade category. The award, sponsored by the White House and the Office of Science and Technology, is given annually to two teachers from each state. Heffernan received the award in Washington D.C. with his wife, Dawn, and son, Aidan.

BILL LAHART ’77 HALL OF FAMER New England Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Bill Lahart was inducted into the Manhattanville College Athletics Hall of Fame on October 1. Representing the Class of 1981, Lahart was one of Manhattanville College’s first three-sport male athletes, playing four years (1977-81) on the men’s basketball and baseball teams and three years on the men’s soccer team. He also excelled in the classroom as Manhattanville’s first CoSIDA Academic All-American. Lahart was a four-year starter on the basketball court for the Valiants, playing in all of Manhattanville’s 108 games. In four seasons, he scored 859 points as a Valiant and graduated second in program history with 315 assists, and currently ranks 11th in career assists and fifth in games played.

ROBERT O. MORRIS ’68 AUTHOR THE GEORGIAN BEEKEEPER Retired from the corporate world to pursue his lifelong ambition of writing, Bob Morris authored Fighting Windmills as his fledgling product published in 2012.

Set to be published in early 2017, The Georgian Beekeeper is a novella written as tribute to love, perseverance, and the indomitability of the human spirit during the days of the USSR, and beyond. The Georgian Beekeeper will be the first novella of several in the Ryan Madigan series; Madigan is a medically discharged Army Special Forces Officer whose destiny becomes fatefully intertwined with matriarch Ksenia’s family. “I believe that readers will really enjoy this novella,” Morris says, “which will, I predict, cause many to question their pre-existing definition of reality.”

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AG ENTS

2016 Cecilia Arntzen Oyikwan Asante Derek Dai Bella De Simone Maura Eagan Quinn Egan Tahj Herring-Wilson Miles Johnson Baek Kang Katie Kuzmeski Trevor Lyne Melissa Malley Ang Vecchiarelli Elijah Wilson 2015 Nick Alfano Sarah Apkin Mike Barit Hannah Bellorado Abby Blyler Olivia Caligiuri Rhi Fletcher Brad Gibson Andy Guo Owen Hern Piper Holliday Gray Johnson Jahi Locke Emily Lowe Marysa Massoia Kim Meunier Endy Morales Sarah Pickup Kelly Taylor Ingunn Ukvitne Ali Veitch Christian Wilkins 2014 Kevin Cournoyer Sam Feldman Charlotte Hinrichs Shivang Jhunjhnuwala Briana Matthews Brice McAllister Zach McCormick Jono Nelson Alexis Sarris Denny Smythe Izzy Thompson 2013 Georgina Blakeley Andrés Fernández Vílchez Jay Fields Jamie Johnson Wynn Mason Chris McCormick Paul Metscher Noel Nakamura Jay O’Brien Jay Prasad Emilio Rocha Mike Simmons

2012 Reed Barbe Colin E. Dowd William Evangelakos Jameson Everett Josh Galant David Huang Taylor Jett Connor Kaplan Caroline Leonard Izzy McDonald Alex Porter Carly Smith

2005 Rick Devlin Dan Fisher Steph Shaker Casey Shanley Kegelman

2011 Joe Begley Serge Derby Kachenta Descartes Colin E. Dowd Karoline Hegbom Didi McDonald Shamier Settle Lester Taylor

2003 Lindsey Pell Lydia Pillsbury Lindsay Rousseau Eric Yale

2010 Michelle Autuori Justine de Chazal Mariah Hayes Tom Leonard Alyssa Palomba Lucas Traber 2009 Tom Casey Rosemary Chandler Liz Monty Amy Samenuk Sam Stone Kyle Vigneault 2008 Becca Bathrick Kirsten Chalke Thomas Drummond-Hay Joel Glassman Rebecca Joslow MacGregor Barbara Kaplan Kaela Keyes Isy Zellweger 2007 Mike DiPietro Sydney Greenberg Katy Heydinger Doar Matt Jones Harry Melendez III Catherine Mis Erik Osborne Meredith Rarus Sarah Thomsen Rob Zammito 2006 Kim Autuori Weisberg Alison Leonard Eric Litmer Luke McComb Gina Petrone Chris Stafford

2004 Kate Braden Mounkhall Jake McComb Alex Naboicheck Anthony Rousseau Andrew Scully William Taylor

2002 Sari Biddelman Alison Carey Hilary Golas Rouse Lynx LaCroix Erin Orr Ligay 2001 Paige Diamond Kraft Kate Dineen Greg Hearn Russ Hearn Ashton Jones 2000 Michael Coleman Carmine Petrone Andrea Rich Rabatic Manny Simons Meagan Ward Jenkins 1999 Steven Darling Maura Deedy Larry Griffin Mark Soticheck Patrick Stone 1998 Mickey Allen Sarah Fletcher Meaney Sarah Hotchkiss

1994 Eric Feijo Alison Kennedy Auciello Scott Sartwell 1993 Alexa Economou Rice Pam Eisen Lauren Roginski-Strelec Marla Zide 1992 Marigrace Canter Morris Ntsekhe Moiloa Wadiya Peterson Wynn 1991 Kim Ames Ide Pat Kennedy 1990 Steve Canter Kelli Chamberlain Tosone Tom Hamilton Amy Newman Vaughn Courtney Wilson Nixon Bob Yap 1989 Tom Burton Michelle Motta Stewart Jed Nosal Aimee Scherer Hodgkins Rose Yap Thomas 1988 Kate Cleary Patrick Dorsey Jack Warren Jenn Yamzon Jordan 1987 Betsy Coughlin Tod Jeff Martini Phil Riegel 1986 Sean Federowicz Brinley Ford Ehlers Kristin Hostetter Pandit Niko Mosko

1997 Lewis Dunn Brian Hetzel Danielle Therriault

1985 Andy Glover Michelle Hashioka Lord Chuck McGavern Jack Way

1996 Tabitha Bliven Heidorn Ryan Dowd Fatimah Guienze

1984 Shelley Frazier Pelletier Hossein Pourmand Scott Owsiany

1995 Leigh Murphy Bryson Tillinghast

1983 John Boozang Marybeth DiBuono-Riley Mike Sabellico

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1982 David Carangelo Elaine Coombs Holmes Margaret Figueroa Hern Madeline Phillips 1981 Susan Goodwin Valisha Graves Chris Kennedy Alison Welch 1980 Mary Carroll Jim Hagan Graham Lewis Joe Palomba 1979 Matt Cartmell Ruth Kennedy Renee McDaniel Margolis Lisa Palomba Deni Bob Stanley 1978 Lisa Longo Ed Palomba 1977 Charlie Alfano Bob Clark Ed Kaplan 1976 Ralph Adler Scott Craig 1975 Carey Fiertz Jim Plante Mark Teed 1974 Blair Childs Bud Hancock Tom Leonard 1973 Jody Cranmore Jim Knight 1972 Chip Spear John Therriault 1971 Pierre Genvert Leo Letendre Doug Rebert 1970 Kit Warner Chris Weeden 1969 Greg Putnam

1968 Tyler Bumsted Tom Christian 1967 Chris Harlambakis 1966 Charlie Claggett Fred Doepke Bruce Fletcher Chris Frost 1965 Tim Hemingway Bill Kelly 1964 Jon Booth Ned Smith Nat Stevens Tom Webster 1963 Sandy Prouty 1962 Paul Connor Andy Spector 1961 Jerry Kargman Mike Menzies 1960 David Holmes 1959 Paul Grimmeisen 1958 Mike Sheridan 1957 Ralph Jennings 1956 Peter Olin 1955 Bob King 1952 Gary Miller 1951 Sam Marks 1950 Lee Miller 1949 Bob Harrison 1948 Gene Spaziani

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1954

BOB HOUGHTON

Gene Spaziani

NORM VESTER

high school sweetheart, Marcia, my

The Vester Marine and Environmental

wife of 54 years.

ROBERT FLAXMAN Voted treasurer of resident board.

1952

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Gary Miller GARY MILLER Marge and I celebrated our 60th anniversary on September 15. We were treated to a family celebration along with brother Lee Miller ’50 and Joan (Martinez) also celebrating their 60th a few months earlier. All our collective grandkids and in-laws made it up to the compound in Maine, and it was a fabulous party (photo #1 on page 94). Marge and I traveled to

I am still enjoying retirement with my

Science Research Field Station was established in June 2007 after the Florida

JOHN TAYLOR

Gulf Coast University Foundation acquired

I did make it back to Suffield for my 60th

the waterfront facility. The Field Station

reunion. I attended the Headmaster State

was the vision of Norm and Nancy Vester,

of the School. I was impressed with the

who owned and managed the facility while

number of college counselors that are

it was a resort (Bonita Beach Plantation

working with the students and his outlook

Resort). Our mission statement: To

on the future of the school and the plans

serve as a venue and base of operation for educational programs, community involvement and scholarly research that increases our understanding and promotes science-based stewardship of coastal watersheds, estuaries and Gulf of Mexico ecosystems, with special emphasis on the education of future scientists and

for achieving the goals set forth. It is a far

scientifically literate citizens.

is today. I think it has given some of us

design and production at the Art University there. She worked as a counselor and

He gave a lot of hands-on help as well, and I am happy to see that tradition has been improved. Ap worked very hard to reset the foundation of the school so it could grow into the very good school it

seeing its success. It has taken some strong

1956

sewing and archery instructor at Camp

Peter Olin

Med-o-Lark, just 10 miles from us this

CHIP BEERS

summer so we stayed caught up on her

with you to talk about your college interest.

who attended 70 years ago some pride in

Bournemouth, U.K. in May to visit our granddaughter, who is studying costume

cry from when Mr. Seaverns would meet

leadership to achieve this success. Since both my wife and I have been in athletics, we walked through the gymnasium and were impressed with the rowing facility as

I am retired now after completing

adventures most of this year. Class of 1952,

55 years in education as a school

until now, we’ve not been represented in

psychologist, elementary and high school

these pages for a long time. It’s not hard to

teacher, and I have also taught at the

write a few lines and send a picture or two.

collegiate level at Empire State College. I

Grab that computer and let us know what’s

am now beginning to enjoy retirement, but

going on in your life.

it is a major adjustment.

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well as other sport areas. My wife oversaw the Brown men’s rowing team. We also took the campus tour, and I was impressed with the facilities. I liked the dorm set-up and the quad in the middle for some free play.

I was very impressed with the school’s physical plant and its educational

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philosophy. We do a lot with our daughter’s

lead in Lucifer on Fox TV every Monday at

was, it was overshadowed by another

children and are the second car since her

9 pm. Best to my classmates.

momentous event in the family…the birth

husband is legally blind. We drive them

of their precious Isabela Faith Mag on

to games and lessons. I did help coach my

SAM JONES

September 2015. And now we have our

twin grandsons’ fall little league team.

Suffield is still in my heart, and I wish

The team worked hard and made it to

it only the best. I enjoy reading the

family together again, all of us living in

third place in the playoffs. We also take

SUFFIELD magazine very much.

our grandchildren to some of the Brown games, which they enjoy.

the Belgrade Lakes area where we spent a

1957

Ralph Jennings JACK LOCKE

Mag Poland, a special education teacher living in Coventry with her husband,

DAVID KELLEY We have a family lake cottage in Maine in

60th REUNION

Connecticut with my daughter, Leslie

lot of time this summer. I enjoy singing in our Southington community choral group and church choir.

Chris, and their two precocious teenage boys, Jack and Ben. Each week since Bela’s birth, Kathi and I drove to Bekah and Saul’s apartment in Newton Center, Massachusetts, to spend the day helping to take care of the baby and give Bekah a

ELIOT MAG

respite. We have continued this practice

Well, 2016 has been an exciting year for

since their move to Connecticut, and

the Mag family. My son Saul, who was

still set aside each Tuesday to watch Bela

married in 2014 to Rebekkah Goldman,

(who is now walking!). We cherish our

a charming Rabbinical student, was

“Tuesdays with Bela,” getting to see her

living in the Boston area for the past

progress from infant to toddler and having

two years. Upon her graduation from

Paul Grimmeisen

her get to know us! I am still volunteering

Hebrew College after a five-year stint

at Hartford Hospital, serving as a patient

RICH GERMAN

following a master’s degree from LSU,

services representative, working in the

Love to see the great things at Suffield

Bekah accepted a position as rabbi of the

5th floor family surgical lounge, escorting

under the leadership of Charlie Cahn. Holly

Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation in

patients’ families for a short visit in the

and I have recently been to Galapagos

Simsbury, Connecticut. She replaces the

recovery room. It’s been rewarding for

Islands, Machu Picchu, and Belize. I retired

recently retired Rabbi Howard Herman

me to be able to offer some assistance

from active general/trauma/cancer

who served that community for the past

to folks, some of whom are unnaturally

surgery but have a bustling new practice in

36 years. Saul is a broker with Fidelity

Botox and hormone therapy (BHRT) which

stressed by the unfolding events. And

and was transferred from their regional

we are both on, and is truly a fountain of

twice monthly, as a SCORE volunteer, I

center in New Hampshire to offices in

work with two partners to offer mentoring

West Hartford. As exciting as all of this

service to people who are interested in

Every day is a good day at my age.

I do Habitat almost every Saturday.

1959

youth. Our daughter Lauren German is the

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01 Brothers Gary Miller ’52 and his wife, Marge Oliver Miller, with Lee Miller ’50 and his wife, Joan Martinez Miller 02 Mac McLaughlin ’59 in South Africa where he cage dove and saw white sharks

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04 John Taylor ’56 (back row left) with his grandsons’ baseball team 05 David Holdridge ’62 at his Haiti farewell party with Violet, David’s femme de menage, and Elizabeth, David’s secretary 06 Bruce Mellon ’59 with his wife Allison, son Zach, and daughter Dani

03 Jack Locke ’57 on the roof building a Habitat House

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starting their own businesses. We help to

cards. My very best to Suffield faculty and

DAVID HOLDRIDGE

define their business proposition and get

classmates from 1961!

I just finished a tour as country director with Johns Hopkins University in Haiti.

them started writing a business plan. We also work with established entrepreneurs

MIKE MENZIES

We worked on responses to a number of

who use our background and expertise

Reunion 2016; our number 55. We were

current epidemics—to include Zika.

as a sounding board for new initiatives

smaller in numbers than the significant

as well as monitoring current operating

turnout for #50, but carried the same level

ANDY SPECTOR

results. We work with several area banks

of enthusiasm as five years ago. It was,

I am still working 29 years in the financial

and credit unions to help our clients obtain

as five years ago, a marvel to review the

services industry as a second career. I

small business loans where appropriate.

school’s continuing upgrade and expansion,

get to New Hampshire and Maine each

Upon graduation from Suffield (in 1959), I

and I particularly look forward on my

summer for a week or two. My wife is an

was privileged to attend the University of

next visit to tour the remodeled Memorial

antique dealer so we go to Manchester,

Pennsylvania (C, ’63).

Building. I spent a good deal of time

New Hampshire, for antique week. Went

with current students and enjoyed their

back to Syracuse for my 50th reunion in

BRUCE MELLON

feedback. Of great fun also was the return

September. Looking forward to our 55th

A big hello to the Suffield community. All

of my old roommate, Paul Martin, and his

Reunion at Suffield next fall.

is well, and my children, Zachary (13) and

wife, Adele, who did not make the 50th.

Dani (11), are keeping us very busy. Zach is

Paul is in terrific shape; retired after a most

busy with both club and school basketball,

successful global career, and pursues the

playing in both the ARC and AAU leagues.

game of golf at a master level.

1963

the Maccabi games, which were held in

BOOTS WARDINSKI

DICK ANTHONY

Stanford, Connecticut. Dani, is an aerial

I received 7,017 votes for lieutenant

Naples, Florida, is now our home. Lifestyle

artist and swinging from trapezes and

governor in the recent Vermont general

is great. We have traveled on the Rocky

silks. I still have my company, Original Film,

election. On election day, a documentary

Mountaineer through the Canadian Rockies

and am off to Hong Kong for a commercial

film crew followed me around from 5:45 am

and spent the summer in Rhode Island.

shoot. My wife, Allison, is in her ninth

until 10 pm.

Our son Sam ’96 is expecting a second son

This past summer his basketball team won

Sandy Prouty

year with NBC Universal. Our family’s

in December and lives in Brooklyn with

passion is travel, and we had a wonderful

Erica and son Bodhi. After completing

upcoming trips to Mexico, Little Dix Bay,

1962

and Europe. It’s great to keep up with

Paul Connor, Andy Spector

city. We are very proud of his ability and

PHIL COLLINS

desire to take on such a heavy task. I

trip to London this past summer and have

everyone from Suffield and wish you all the best.

1961

55th REUNION

his master’s he is working with the disadvantaged and handicapped in the

Right now I am weighing in from

still recall my great teachers, Ap, Mason,

Princeville, Kauai, celebrating my 74th

Wasky, and George.

birthday (11/1) and our 49th wedding anniversary (11/11). In October 2014, we

NORM KEENEY

finally became grandparents with the birth

My son Jeff Keeney was married in Chicago

of our grandson Greyson. This past July,

on October 8, 2016. Beautiful wedding

DAVID ISAACSON

Phil Jr. was married in DC at age 46 for

and great time for all! My daughter

After about 18 months of being relocated

the first time. We are blessed to have two

Jennifer is living in England with her

from Boston to Leawood, Kansas, to

wonderful daughters-in-law and will spend

family for three years.

be with my new wife, I’m pretty well

turkey day in Cleveland with our son, Scott,

settled in—if you don’t mind living in

and his family. After our vacation in Kauai,

GUY OLIVER

a predominantly red state (ouch!). My

we fly back to DC and then leave for our

I continue to enjoy working with marine

wife, Barbara, and I were volunteers at a

winter home in Naples, Florida,—other than

mammals as a marine biologist at UC Santa

Veteran’s Day Naturalization Ceremony

going to Cleveland we won’t come back to

Cruz. I’m trying to determine how elephant

in Kansas City, Missouri. We helped 110

Virginia until mid-May. I was very fortunate

seals and other marine mammals can

new citizens from 45 countries get sworn

to attend SA and had great role models in

detect and use the earth’s magnetic

in and fill out appropriate paperwork.

Nye and Sandy—they believed in me more

field for navigation. It is challenging

Their joy and respect was a good patriotic

than I did in myself. Does Suffield have an

and great fun!

boost to our morale after the toxic and

alumni gathering in the Naples area? It

embarrassing election we’ve just been

seems to be a fertile area; lots of folks from

SANDY PROUTY

through. I’m semi-retired and in good

the North spend time in Southwest Florida.

In August took the family (two daughters

health. Would like to have been on campus

Off to play golf!

and husbands and five grandchildren) on

Jerry Kargman, Mike Menzies

an Alaskan cruise. It was a blast! I

for the reunion, but it just wasn’t in the

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to these interesting parts of the world, I

Peter Tripp’s memorial bench. Will dedicate it at our 55th.

Tim Hemingway, Bill Kelly

if anyone wants the name of the 5-star

BUTCH FULLER

tour operator we went with. We stopped

recommend it. Great response for

DAVE SCHULZ After attending our niece’s wedding in Ireland last August, our family took a trip to Krakow, Auschwitz, and Berlin. Fortunately, our nephew, who lives in Berlin and who is fluent in German, came with us, as well.

Our visits to Auschwitz and Berlin’s STASI prison that had been maintained by the East German secret police were deeply disturbing and sad. I was just stunned by the horrors and evil that I saw in both places. This trip made me very aware that science and technology by themselves are no guarantors of progress and good.

I would readily return to Poland and Germany. But, one trip to Auschwitz and the STASI prison is enough.

would put them on your list. Let me know

Jenn and I, along with my youngest son Grant, just returned from a polar bear adventure in Churchill Canada. Saw lots of polar bears from our artic rover vehicle and by helicopter just before Hudson Bay freezes and the bears go out on the ice to

Jon Booth, Ned Smith, Nat Stevens, Tom Webster

Minnesota for a family reunion. My classmates will not be surprised to learn that he beat me at golf, AGAIN. JIM LO DOLCE

hunt for the winter.

I retired from family medicine in May and

TIM HEMINGWAY

local urgent care. Donna and I again spent

I am actively retired and enjoying life with family and friends. We celebrated my 70th on the island of St. Croix and had a wonderful time. The only thing I missed doing was connecting with Stu Giles who lives down there. Larry and Molly Hyde visited us in the summer from their home in Green Valley, Arizona. Always good to catch up them. Life is good; three

1964

at Tim Hemingway’s ’65 on our way to

wonderful grandchildren and will be celebrating our 48th anniversary in December 2016. My best wishes to all of the members of the Class of 1965. A big thank you to all who contributed to the

have been working occasional shifts in a the summer sailing on Lake Ontario. In August we had the pleasure of hosting a Suffield Class of ’64 sailing adventure with Jon Booth, Ned Smith, Tom Webster, and their spouses aboard Lo Dolce Vita VII. We had a great day sailing, swimming, eating, drinking and reminiscing about Suffield. I am recovering from total ankle replacement done November 2 but am doing well and hope to be back in action by early 2017.

BILL MILLIKEN In the face of a November election which

Annual Fund last fiscal year.

generally left me disappointed, I am

hosted Ned Smith, Tom Webster, and me

LARRY HYDE

winner, securing a seat as a trustee at

and our wives for a great day of sailing on

My wife of 47 years, Molly, and I just

their Freedom 40 sailboat on Lake Ontario

returned from an extremely memorable

on August 19. Hooray for Suffield Tiger

trip to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos

mini reunions!

Islands. The scenery, wildlife, ruins,

JON BOOTH Jim Lo Dolce ’65 and his wife, Donna,

mountains, and people were amazing.

I had the good luck to swim and dive with a sea lion for about 5 minutes. Check that one off my bucket list. If you have not been

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pleased to say I was an election night our community college. Washtenaw Community College serves 13,000 students.

I was the top vote getter in a field of 10 candidates, pulling 29,993 votes. Also, at the national association of realtors conference in Atlanta November 3, I was installed at the inaugural gala as a regional vice president. As an officer of NAR, I’ll have responsibility for Michigan and Ohio

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01 Tom Webster ’64 and Ned Smith ’64 visit Loether Bench on the new Stiles Walk at Suffield Academy

05 Ned Smith ’64 06 Jon Booth ’64

02 Norm Keeney’s ’63 son Jeff’s wedding. Left to right, Norm’s daughter Jennifer Keeney-Bleeg, Jenny Bringham Keeney (bride), Jeff Keeney, Jane and Normand Keeney, Class of 1963, parents of the groom

07 Jim Lo Dolce ’65 08-09 Tom Sweeny ’65 and his view of Gros Morne, Newfoundland

03 Ned Smith ’64 and his wife Robbin with Stephanie and Tom Webster ’64 at the Jacob Brewster House in Sackets Harbor, New York

10 Bill Milliken ’65

04 Jim Lo Dolce ’65 with his wife, Donna

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01 Bob McFadden ’65 remembers an old friend, Arnie Palmer

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02 Butch Fuller ’65 with his son Grant and wife, Jenn, in Churchill, Canada

1966

of privatization and public private development agenda every government

of the NAR, I participated in real estate

Charlie Claggett, Fred Doepke, Bruce Fletcher, Chris Frost

trade missions to Taiwan (December 2015)

CHARLIE CLAGGETT

after so many years. And wonderful to meet

and Cancun, Mexico (June 2016). The Far

It was great seeing my classmates at our

in person Charlie Cahn and begin to get to

East and Mexico are major trading interests

50th and hanging out together, drinking

know Suffield as it is now. Thanks to all who

with the US, and as commercial real estate

retro beer and listening to 60s music.

made that possible, including Headmaster

brokers, we are working to boost foreign

Some things never change! If you weren’t

Charlie Cahn, Phil Riegel, Betsy McComb

investments in US real estate.

able to make it, plan on attending the

and to the entire Suffield team and our

Mason Nye classroom dedication in 2018.

fabulous Class Agents, who altogether

next year, working on behalf of 1.3 million members of this trade association. As a director of the CCIM Institute, an affiliate

partnerships becomes part of the economic

TOM SWEENY

hereafter. It was great to see friends again

made our 50th Reunion such an exceptional

I took a trip to Newfoundland in August

FRED DOEPKE

experience. We realize what a huge effort

of 2016. In short, Newfoundland is Maine

My wife, Nita, and I drove to the 50th

was made in our behalf and hope a new

on steroids, and the Canadians are very

Suffield Reunion from our Cape Coral

precedent was set for future 50th reunions.

nice. Scared of the president-elect but very

Florida home... in our 45’ motorhome

From seeing the tremendous progress

cordial. I cannot say enough about this

leaving in May for the October event.

that has been made in the physical plant,

island off the coast of Cape Breton in Nova

The unfolding daily journey was filled

to the broadening of the curriculum, to

Scotia. The Vikings were there centuries

with always new adventures, making new

understanding the total commitment

before Columbus took the southern route

friends along the way, and overcoming

to an exceptional, non-elitist, whole life

from Europe to San Salvador. They hopped

challenges not found while staying at

education, and being catered to for three

from Iceland to Greenland to Labrador

home. Thanks to Phil and Elise Riegel ’87 for

days. Wow! My wife, Ximena, and I are

and then Newfoundland (hence the name:

sharing their convenient driveway while we

thrilled to have been given the opportunity

new found land). Each hop was about two

enjoyed the wonderful weekend... complete

to reconnect with so many of our cherished

days offshore. Visited Gros Morne which

with great weather, classmates from

but long not seen classmates. Can’t thank

is Canada’s much bigger answer to the

1966 and before, an amazingly complete

you all enough for making this reunion so

smaller Somes Sound in Maine. Truly a

physical educational plant, with a pristine,

special and rewarding. We recognize the

majestic fiord-esque adventure. Very

beautifully landscaped campus—SA Pride.

need for our support more than ever and will continue to provide it in any ways that

highly recommended and good for the whole family. It’s on the western coast

JAMES HOCHSCHWENDER

we can. If you are ever doing a recruiting

of Newfoundland.

My wife and I had a great time at the

or alumni event in the Washington DC

reunion. I am currently back in Pakistan

area, please count on our support. Again,

advising the privatization commission of

thanks so much for the privilege of being

Pakistan on how to get better organized

part of such an inspiring institution,

and guarantee that the important agenda

Suffield Academy!

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2015 01 | arnold p. robbins ’51 june 12

2016

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02 | nicholas a. page ’61 february 5 03 | albert m. gesler jr. ’55 february 16 04 | ron c. cormier ’56 february 25 03

05 | kenneth wynne iii ’68 may 6 06 | stanley c. gardocki ’39 july 15 07 | former trustee samuel s. fuller ’41 november 9 08 | michael b. sawyer ’67 august 12

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not shown helen klimaszewski christian ’40 september 20, 2015 david w. comp ’54 january 17, 2016

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former faculty member mason nye june 3, 2016 lionel h. aselton ’53 july 1, 2016 leigh a. fischbein ’10 september 3, 2016 conrad w. eberhardt ’47 september, 8.2016 nellie traygis brizitis ’32 october 4, 2016 05

neil j. johanson ’58 november 4, 2016 paul moritz ’70 november 17, 2016 foster k. denker ’58 december 11, 2016

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Members of the Class of 1966 around campus at their 50th Reunion 01 Jim Hochschwender, Fred Doepke, Adrian Swain, Bill Harris, and Bruce Cohen admiring Patrick Booth’s 1966 Mustang

05 Bill Lefferts ‘66 with his wife Pam 06 Hobie Truesdell, Adrian Swain, “Doc” Older, John Scott, Andrew Forrest, Bruce Fletcher, Perry Gleason, and John Tremaine’s partner, Patsy Semple

02 Fred Doepke, Adrian Swain, and Steve Nathan 03 Fred Doepke with his wife Nita

07 Night sky over SA by Fred Doepke 04 Fred Doepke and Jay Drury inside Fred’s motorhome

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BILL LEFFERTS

again. Of course I had to do the autobahn

on the bike and headed back south all the

Currently retired! Living with my wife

chasing Porsches at speeds which would

way down to Genoa and then made a right

Pamela in our dream log home in the

put me in jail for 30 days over here. Then I

turn to Nice, France and to Vence, which

woods in Woodstock, Connecticut. Small

headed out to get the bike over the Swiss

is a small walled village nearby where I

hobby farm with rocking chairs on the

Alps before the snow hit. Unfortunately

have some friends. Lugano to Milan to

porch. Life is good! We have five children

I had purchased a GPS over there which

Lugano to Genoa and then to Nice with the

and 12 grandchildren. My hobbies include

was evil and possessed, sending me in all

possessed GPS in one day. Ehhh. The moto

gardening, travel, and poker. We love to

different directions. First unscheduled

sits in Vence now patiently waiting for me

travel—always going somewhere: Europe,

stop Freiburg, Germany. What an amazing

to return. I am thinking my next adventure

Asia, Egypt, Australia, Mexico, Turkey,

town/city for college students. Had I

over there may be to put the bike on a ferry

New Zealand, Canada, and all 50 states!

known about it at the time, I would have

from Nice to Corsica which evidently has

gone to school there and would be writing

a lot of twisty roads perfect for motos.

TODD NEWMARK

this in German. Next day ventured further

(Somber note was the memorial in Nice

I attended Oberlin College, dropped out for

south and got over the top of the Alps, very

to the 80 people killed by the terrorist.

three years and served in Vietnam.

beautiful, of course. Found a nice hotel in

Quite sobering, especially the children

I then graduated from Oberlin in 1973, then

Lugano, reached for my passport, darn it

who were killed). So, to my contemporaries

went to London School of Economics (MSc,

was gone. Uhgghhh. No passport and an

from Suffield, there are still adventures to

1974) and worked various day jobs. I did

evil GPS. Not a good combination. Bright

be had out there. I came to the realization

some freelance writing over the years and

and early the next morning, I found my way

the reason I do not have a “bucket list”

moved to West Virginia in 1977 to restore

down to the US Consulate in Milan. They

is my motorcycle(s) and the journeys on

a period farmhouse with my parents. I

were very nice, and I had a new passport

them provide the one and only item on my

retired in 2010 after 15 years with USPS.

in about two hours. I tried to get the really

list, but it is a continuing, ever changing

pretty Italian lady in the US consulate to

item, some planned and some not. Malibu

come with me to France but she declined.

(different moto) for a quick Thanksgiving

Oh well. Got back on the bike (in the middle

trip next. To the current Suffield students

of Milan) and the GPS totally shuts down.

and recent graduates, my message to you

Obviously it hates me. Lesson learned—it

would be: you have many years ahead

is quite difficult to ask an Italian in English

of you to achieve your career goals, and

in the middle of a busy city for directions

many of you will be simultaneously raising

to Switzerland while on a loud motorcycle

families, which will likely keep you quite

and wearing a helmet. Went back to basics

busy but be very rewarding. Always keep an

of using the sun to determine where

eye out for adventure, even if you have to

northwest is and just headed that way. At

postpone it for a period of time. Adventures

least it was a beautiful day. So much for

are out there for your taking.

1967

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Chris Harlambakis SCOTT SCHROEDER Typical guy doing things at my age I ought not be doing. I shipped one of my motos to Heidelberg, where there is a place people from all over the world send bikes to store and then fly over and ride all over Europe and Asia. They then put it away and go back

GPS. Back to Lugano, put my bags back

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1968

Otherwise, I am semi-retired, trying to

Julie Sterling. My son Brett is now board

remain productively occupied. We recently

certified in cardiology. In June 2017 he

Tyler Bumsted, Tom Christian

visited (twice) with classmate Bob Clements

will also be board eligible in heart

TYLER BUMSTED

and his wife, Anne, and enjoyed catching

transplant cardiology.

I am in my 40th and final year as an educator. My career has spanned primary, middle, and secondary schools both public and private as a teacher and an administrator. I am presently the IB Coordinator for Dunbar High School in Ft. Myers, Florida, where I have lived with my wife and three girls (two grads of UF and one grad of FSU = a house divided). We presently have our house on the market and will be moving into a 3/2 condo (with golf, tennis, marina) on the Caloosahatchee River in Ft. Myers. We love to travel and did so last summer, taking a cruise from Barcelona to Rome, Marseille, Cannes, and back to Barcelona. We then went to London and Paris. Next year we’re going on a river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam.

up on a 40-year absence, plus we also received a visit from Eduardo Fernández spring. Both are doing well, living life to

1970

the fullest, and we all enjoyed reliving our

Kit Warner, Chris Weeden

Pujals, my roommate at Suffield, in the

stories from Suffield.

JOHN BISHOP Our sixth and seventh grandchildren

SETH WHITAKER It has been a quiet 2016 spent mainly here in California hiking, biking, and visiting with family and friends, though I have had trips to Kansas and Michigan to share

arrived in May and August. Enjoyed participating in the decade advisory group.

Hope to see the Class of 1970 as our 50th Reunion gets closer.

moments with some of my Peace Corps buddies. I’ll be off to Ireland in December 2016 for a couple of weeks. Anyone visiting Sonoma County should look me up and we can go out and sample some of the excellent old grape juice they produce here.

1971 Pierre Genvert, Leo Letendre, Doug Rebert PIERRE GENVERT

I’m looking forward to our 50th Reunion

My daughter, Margot Genvert

in 2018, and I hope our class can come

Tanenbaum ’07, was married to

together. Tom Christian and I will be reaching out to everyone and looking for ideas and thoughts about how we can make

1969

Alex Paul Tanenbaum on June 11 in Southampton, Bermuda. They reside

Greg Putnam

in Manhattan. She works as an associate

this occasion unforgettable and meaningful

SANDY ORR

media director for the advertising agency

as we remember those who are not with

Some months ago Bruce Reynolds, my

Digitas. Alex is an associate general

us and renew old friendships. Feel free to

roommate senior year, came to visit me

counsel for the company David Yurman.

contact either Tom or myself with ideas.

in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The funny thing is my condo is in the former

CURT PFUNDER

ROBERT O. MORRIS

Converse Street school where Bruce went

I am a litigation attorney in Boston

Life remains good here in Virginia Beach,

to grammar school!

and recently won a prolonged case

despite the occasional health issue that

in the Supreme Judicial Court of

seems to occur more frequently these

GREG PUTNAM

Massachusetts. I enjoy fly fishing for

days. My wife, Maka, and I live here with

I want to take this opportunity to extend

trout in New Hampshire, Montana, Idaho,

our German Shepherd, Sophie, while the

my greetings to my classmates and extend

and Wyoming. I would like to get back on

kids are doing their own thing elsewhere.

my appreciation for their continued

the ski slopes after knee repair. I enjoyed

Our daughter Kelly is living the dream in

support of Suffield. You guys are awesome!

seeing some of my classmates at Suffield

New York City, where she works in digital

For me, I’m staying busy with my apartment

for Reunion in October. In September I

marketing for IBM; our son Brian has

complex in Arizona. John Wilson ’69 is in

went camping and fly fishing on a remote

recently opened a Tiny House Resort in

Phoenix. Lunch? My treat? Same for any

trout stream in Idaho. On this trip I also

Lookout Mountain, Georgia, just outside of

other Suffield alumni. Best to all.

saw my son and the Grand Tetons in

Chattanooga, named “Live A Little Chatt”

Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

(livealittlechatt.com), which has received

GEORGE SHEPARD

rave reviews; and our younger daughter

As a result of the election, I am selling my

MARK WRIGHT

Sasha is a second-year dean’s list student

farm and moving to the Azores Islands.

Reunion weekend was excellent. Glad I got

at Virginia Tech studying International

Time for a new chapter in life and in a place

to see a football game under the lights.

Affairs and Russian, somewhat following

where gun ownership is regulated. Been

The campus looked great. I wish more of

in her father’s footsteps. Maka continues

here since 1961.

our class had made the effort to come

to love her work in the internet industry,

back but still a good group.

and I am preparing to publish a novella,

DAVID SPERRY

historical fiction situated in the Republic of

First time grandparent. My daughter

Georgia, entitled The Georgian Beekeeper.

gave birth to a baby girl on October 29,

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MICHAEL DALY ’59

M

ichael Daly ’59 passed away on December 19, 2016.

Mike had a long, important connection to Suffield and a career marked by leadership. Mike was a WALKS Foundation Scholar at Suffield and captain of the varsity basketball team. He also played baseball and football and was a member of the Torch Society. A Hartford native, Mike graduated from Trinity College in 1963 with a major in history and then served for six years in the Air Force. He received his master’s degree from the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Michigan in 1970 and then began his career in health administration. It culminated in his role as president and CEO of Baystate Health from 1981 to 2004.

Mike was a Suffield trustee from 1992 to 2016, serving the past eight years as an emeritus member. He was chair of the Board’s Budget, Finance & Audit Committees and a member of the Executive Committee. Headmaster Charlie Cahn commented, “Mike’s sharp mind, good instincts, and love of Suffield made him a great Board member and an important leader in our community.” Mike was presented with Suffield’s Alumni Leadership Award in 2011.

01

Mike Daly ’59, Thomas West ’61, Headmaster Charlie Cahn, Joseph Alsop ’63, and Sarah Birmingham Drummond ’89

02

03

01 James Hogg ’74 at the Arctic Circle 02 Steve Peer ’74 (rear right) and his wife, Soo (white shirt) in Deer Valley, Utah, with Blair Childs ’74 (rear left) and his wife, Erin (blue shirt)

04 Mac Rand ’72 in September after he ran and walked 101 miles—404 laps around the Olympic Oval for the Relay of Life in Lake Placid, New York 06 Steven Delaney ’75

03 Bruce Reynolds ’69 and Sandy Orr ’69 at Sandy’s home in Longmeadow, Massachusetts

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05 Curt Pfunder ’71 trout fishing in Idaho

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1972

BOB BRANSON

45th REUNION

Chip Spear, John Therriault MAC RAND I had an interesting event in September. Twenty-five years ago I ran in my first fundraising endurance event (a 24-hour ultramarathon) to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Since that time, I have done many other fundraising races, including a bunch of Ironman triathlons. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of that first event, I participated in the Relay for Life in Lake Placid on September 17-18. I extended the event from 10 hours to 24 by starting the night before and ran/walked 101 miles—404 laps around the Olympic Oval! Through the years I have been fortunate enough to have raised almost $100k for various cancer organizations. I recently moved from Lake Placid to Danbury, Connecticut, and am teaching middle school science, what I’ve done for the the last 20+ years in nearby Ridgefield. Being around kids keeps me young! After not crossing paths for 40+ years, I got together with Peter Montgomery ’72. We had a wonderful evening reminiscing about the intervening years, including our time at SA. This was a great side benefit to my recent move back to Connecticut!

PETER MONTGOMERY I am an orchardist who encourages the return of the fruit tree culture to Connecticut.

1973 Jody Cranmore, Jim Knight NED HIGGINS Those of us living in South Carolina are thrilled to be pulling for the nationally ranked Clemson Tigers, whose stingy defense is anchored by Suffield’s very own Christian Wilkins ’15. Go Tigers!

F

ormer Suffield faculty member Bob Branson passed away on December 14, 2016. Bob was a french teacher, coach,

and administrator at Suffield Academy for more than 12 years from 1965 to 1978. He was a graduate of Bowdoin College and New York University. Bob was a lifelong outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed running, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, cycling, camping,

JIM RAPORTE My daughter Julie is a freshman at Suffield and loves it. What an extraordinary school this has become in the last decade! It was great to see many familiar faces at the memorial service for Mason Nye in October. This was a beautiful tribute to an

and fishing. After his time at Suffield, Bob and his wife, Beth

exceptional man whose teaching had a huge impact

Branson, returned to Maine where Bob made a career in the home

on so many of us. Our parent-teacher conferences for

oxygen/home IV therapy business during the 1980s and 1990s. In

my daughter this fall were a reminder of the strength

1992, he established Branson Associates, a healthcare consulting

and longevity of the Suffield faculty. Here it is nearly

organization. Bob and Beth retired in 2005 and moved to Venice,

45 years after our graduation, and two of Julie’s

Florida, where Bob did trail work at the Carlton Reserve and

teachers are Dave Rockwell ’58 and Brett Vianney ’70.

volunteered for several nonprofit organizations.

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How fortunate she is!

Class Notes |

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03 01 Members of the Class of 1977 Gwendolyn Worthy and Elizabeth Oleksak Cochrane at a conference (summer 2016) 02 Jan Walker Larsson ’76 and husband, Tobbe, catching up with Matt Cartmell’s ’79 son Matt and girlfriend Alex, while traveling in Stockholm (summer 2016) 03 John Heffernan ’77 (center) receiving a Presidential Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics and Science in Washington, DC in August 2016

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1975

and myself at our house in Kungsängen, just

Blair Childs, Bud Hancock, Tom Leonard

Carey Fiertz, Jim Plante, Mark Teed

Matt and Alex were traveling in Europe and

ROBERT COLE

STEVEN DELANEY

coming to Sweden. It was a lot of fun to

My wife and I have downsized and

I have lived on Seabrook Island, South

simplified and now live on Maui, Hawaii. I

Carolina, for 31 years now. I have been

am working with the Polynesian Voyaging

building homes here and on Kiawah Island,

Society on digitizing the Makali’s canoe and putting it into an IOS app.

JAMES HOGG

outside of Stockholm. We had a great time!

South Carolina. Great place to live. Ocean is visible from my house and I live on the golf course.

Dalton Highway toward the North Slope to the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Circle is around 4 hours from Fairbanks. We did this

Deer Valley where we ski, hike, fish, and enjoy the summer concerts.

for her upcoming employment. Both are

see how he felt so comfortable here.

So Suffield is alive and well in other areas

I am working at Museum LA as director of

wife, Erin. Both Blair and I have homes in

ease of use of cardio-vascular equipment

Swedish descent, and it was really nice to

Ralph Adler, Scott Craig JEN CARTMELL

Valley, Utah, with Blair Childs ’74 and his

and Alex is working with the design and

reflective discussion. Matt is also of

1976

was mild.

My wife, Soo, and I had dinner in Deer

Matt’s main focus is in sustainable energy,

dialog in the true spirit of a good Suffield

in March, and we were lucky the weather

STEVE PEER

perspectives about their areas of interests.

big areas in Sweden, so we had some great

I was in Fairbanks, Alaska, with a bunch of friends, and we decided to travel up the

hear about things in the US and to gain new

community relations. I continue my work as a freelancer in TV production, radio hosting, and print writing. Feel free to contact me at jcartmell@museumla.org.

All is good!

of the world. We hope that Jennifer Cartmell will be the next of the Swedish “utvandrare” (immigrant) to stoke the Suffield fire again. Then perhaps we can also get together with Hans Edlund ’75 and Claes Johan Geijer ’76 If he might be back visiting from Luxembourg! :-)

JAN WALKER LARSSON We had a mini Suffield reunion with Matt Cartmell (the son of Matthew Cartmell ’79 and the nephew of Jennifer Cartmell ’76)

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1979

well as the loss of my mom, Ruth Franken—

Charlie Alfano, Bob Clark, Ed Kaplan

Lisa Longo, Ed Palomba

other parents of Suffield students. I hope

KARL EKSTEDT

MATT CARTMELL

to visit the school sometime in 2017, though

Caught up with Mike Quesnel ’77 and

Amy and I just opened our own Keller

Ed Palomba ’78 recently. Have three

Williams Realty Mega Agent Office on

grandchildren now, ages 7, 1, and

Route 1 in Freeport, Maine.

been living in San Francisco, and it’s still

is the way life should be! Hello to all.

RENEE MCDANIEL MARGOLIS

home. I’ve been fortunate to make a good

TOM SKEELE

The youngest one has graduated high

A little more than a year ago, after twenty

school and is off to college. One has

years in Bozeman, Montana, working on

graduated college, but we still have three

wildlife and land conservation projects,

in college. It is definitely quieter and

I landed in Santa Cruz, California. I also

cleaner here at home!

40th REUNION

who loved Suffield Academy like so many

10-months. Life in Maine with wife, Linda,

landed a job as the communications and development director for a small nonprofit involved in rural community development work in Cambodia—Trailblazer Foundation

it won’t be the same without seeing my classmates. It’s nearly 30 years that I’ve a wonderful place that I’m happy to call career working in emerging technology businesses. For the last three years, I’ve been involved in a company called CareZone that is at the intersection of mobile technology and consumer health.

If any classmates travel to San Francisco for work or pleasure, please get in touch.

Best wishes to all.

1981

Our work is focused on improving health,

Susan Goodwin, Valisha Graves, Chris Kennedy, Alison Welch

food security, education, and economic

VALISHA GRAVES

opportunities in Cambodia’s Siem Reap

Great to reconnect with fellow classmates

Province, home to the world-renowned

at our 35th Reunion on a beautiful weekend

Angkor Wat temples (the largest complex

in Suffield.

DAVID CARANGELO

Last February, I visited our program in

LOU JACOBS

my partner Gerardo and I have had

Cambodia and explored Angkor Wat. As

My family is great. My wife, Beth, and I

for Suffield connections, last April, I had

became early empty nesters as our son is a

the good fortune of hanging out with

junior at Cushing Academy. Our daughter

Rick Smith ’77 at a music festival in Florida.

resides in Los Angeles and works for Deutsch

(www.thetrailblazerfoundation.org).

1982

35th REUNION

David Carangelo, Elaine Coombs Holmes, Margaret Figueroa Hern, Madeline Phillips

Over the course of the past two years,

of ancient religions temples in the world).

two amazing trips—each of which was to celebrate our half-century (do you believe it?) birthdays. I attained this milestone first and we visited Burma. This

Advertising and is loving Los Angeles.

past February we took a trip to India to

DAVID SPITZLER

the goal. Both of the trips were special

So sorry to miss our 35th Reunion this fall. I couldn’t manage making the cross country trip with my work commitments as

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commemorate Gerardo having reached in their own way, but both of them forced us out of our well—trodden routines—gym and work during the week and tennis and

Class Notes |

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07 01 Tom Skeele ’77 at the Ta Prehm temple Angkor Wat Cambodia 02 David Carangelo ’82 and his partner Gerardo Revera Cespdes celebrating their 50th birthdays in India 03 Brendan Owen ’84 with his wife, Delphine, sons Aidan ’20, Colin, and Luke 04 Lou Jacobs ’81 with his wife, Beth, and son Ted 05 John Killeen ’82 and his daughter Abby in South Africa 06 Members of the Class of 1981 gather at Reunion 2016: Left to right Jill Skaff O’Neil, Barbara Cartmell Howaniec, Susan Goodwin Fera, Paul Adler, Valisha Graves, Suzanne Morris Liu, Abbie Rosene Flaherty 07 John Killeen ’82, Rob Dahms ’83, and Jim Kaiser ’82 in Annapolis, Maryland

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03

04

05

01

Lou Jacobs ’81 and his son Ted in Montana

02

Joe Barrett ’87 with his wife, Liz, and twin daughters, Reagan and Erin

03

Charles Southworth ’86 on the island of St. Maarten

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Dan Hostetter ’88 with his wife, Elizabeth, and children, Paige, Christopher, and Brooke

05

Scott Gunn ’87

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Alicia Lally Winter’s ’87 son Simon earning the rank of Eagle Scout

07

Norman Riker ’88 and Aya Murata ’88 at a Bates vs. Connecticut College women’s soccer game

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1986

than 20 years of investment consulting and LGT as a principal in January 2009. His

experience things that we have never seen

Sean Federowicz, Brinley Ford Ehlers, Kristin Hostetter Pandit, Niko Mosko

before. Picture—if you will—pilgrims bathing

CHARLES SOUTHWORTH

services, comprehensive financial planning

at sunrise in the Ganges River amid the

I live on the island of St. Maarten (which

and qualified plan consulting to employers.

funeral pyres in Varanasi; where the water is

is half Dutch/half French) located in

Gunn also serves as LGT’s chief compliance

sacred and where if you die you are released

the Northeast Caribbean. The island is

officer and conducts due diligence on

from the cycle of reincarnation (this makes

37-square-miles of tropical paradise, with

the firm’s investment strategies. Source:

Varanasi a very popular retirement locale).

amazing beaches, beautiful mountains,

2/29/16 blog.insidepublicaccounting.com

Best wishes to my Suffield classmates and

and many great restaurants. I’m an on-

their families with a special shout-out to

air personality and director at Island 92

ALICIA LALLY WINTER

Margaret and Cookie.

radio (Island92.com). I have a show called

Hi, Suffield! All is well in western

“The Mid-Day Show LIVE with Mr. ’S’,”

Connecticut. Last month my son Simon

JOHN KILLEEN

weekdays from 11-3. We broadcast across

became an Eagle Scout, and we had a

My wife and I went to South Africa and

the Northeast Caribbean and via Island

really nice ceremony for him. Nathan, my

caught up with my daughter Abby. The

92 Rock Radio St. Maarten to 97 countries

youngest, had a really great season running

most amazing trip I ever had! I also recently

worldwide. Island 92 plays primarily classic

cross country and won both MVP and

had a great weekend with Jim Kaiser ’82

rock and blues. We have many musical

captain’s award as a sophomore, as well as

and Rob Dahms III ’83 in and around the

guests, as well as artists, chefs, distillers,

nine medals. Both Simon and Nathan are

city of Baltimore. Just as well there are no

yachtsmen, celebrities, and visitors. Online,

getting excited for wrestling season,

photos of that Reunion! Lots of fun. I live

we have a chatroom where visitors can listen

when at some point they will face off

beach on weekends—and there is nothing like it. Leaving the New York City subway aside, these trips gave us an opportunity to

in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and am an adjunct professor at several Boston colleges and enjoying life.

financial planning experience. He joined

in and make requests, and a beach cam and lagoon cam so they can see what they are missing. In addition to work, I also spend a good deal of time helping abandoned dogs and cats to find their forever homes through

1983 John Boozang, Marybeth DiBuono-Riley, Mike Sabellico ART SHETTLE My wife, Sheila, and I just had our third son, Louis Gordan Shettle, on August 8, 2016.

All happy, healthy, and busy around here!

the Team Goldendog Foundation. Many of the rescues get adopted by visitors to the island and end up in New York City, Boston, Vermont, Florida, and even California. I rescued my cat four years ago deep in the bush—he was very malnourished and barely pulled through, so I named him “super kitty.”

My spare time is spent mostly playing guitar, at the beach, surfing, and I write for several travel magazines. Of course, if any Suffield

1984 Shelley Frazier Pelletier, Hossein Pourmand, Scott Owsiany BRENDAN OWEN

alums are visiting St. Maarten, it would be great to meet up. Feel free to drop me a line!

responsibilities include investment advisory

against Suffield wrestlers. Last year they made it to Prep Nationals! I’ve been busy building a Growing Spaces growing dome (geodesic-greenhouse-kits.com) on the campus of their school to augment the budding food studies program and garden that I run. I ran into Shelly Reveruzzi O’Neil on Martha’s Vineyard this summer and she looks awesome. I hope to see more of her on our next trip. If anyone ever comes to this neck of the woods, stop by Winter Farm for a visit. Kisses to all.

BLAKE SCHULMAN Last August Jocelyn, Sam, and I moved from Armonk, New York, to Jupiter, Florida.

We have been enjoying the change in lifestyle to the fullest. I am doing real

1987

30th REUNION

estate investing and brokering. If anyone is looking to purchase or rent a home in Palm Beach County—or if you need

a freshman at Suffield. It is going to be

Betsy Coughlin Tod, Jeffrey Martini, Phil Riegel

great getting reconnected with everyone

JOE BARRETT

at Suffield. My wife, Delphine, three sons

I was saddened by the news about Mason

and I live in McLean, Virginia, where we

Nye’s passing. I always had great respect

have been for the last 15 years. I’ve lived

and appreciation for him. Primarily because

in the DC region ever since graduation

he treated me in the same manner. One

from Suffield. I am now chairman of asset

never got the sense of indignation or a

services for Newmark Grubb Knight Frank,

condescending tone with him. He was the

a commercial real estate advisory firm. I

real deal.

Kate Cleary, Patrick Dorsey, Jack Warren, Jenn Yamzon Jordan

friends from Suffield. I plan to be on campus

SCOTT GUNN

DAN HOSTETTER

a lot over the next four years.

Lane Gorman Trubitt of Dallas admitted

I moved back to Boston in June with

Scott Gunn, a financial planning consultant,

my wife and three kids from Hong

as a partner to their firm. Gunn has more

Kong after living abroad for 23 years. I

We are so thrilled that our son Aidan is

a referral for an agent in other parts of the country/world, I can provide that as

would love to connect with any of my old

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well, please contact me at 917-345-5227 or cypresspoint16@yahoo.com.

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started working in Paris for Citibank shortly after college and spent 15 years in both London and Paris and continued my journey east to Hong Kong in 2008.

It’s been an amazing journey but nice to

1990

and support staff. I am writing this while

Steve Canter, Kelli Chamberlain Tosone, Tom Hamilton, Amy Newman Vaughn, Courtney Wilson Nixon, Bob Yap

wish I had time to stop by Suffield. I am

driving to Connecticut for a concert. I

be back home. Kids (14, 12, and 8) are

STEVE CANTER

adjusting well, and I look forward to seeing

I enjoyed my 25th Reunion October 2015.

more of my Suffield classmates soon!

Great to see so many alums from years past. The school looks great, and I have to make another visit before our 30th.

1989

looking forward to attending our 25th Reunion in 2018!

1994 Eric Feijo, Alison Kennedy Auciello, Scott Sartwell SCOTT SARTWELL

Tom Burton, Michelle Motta Stewart, Jed Nosal, Aimee Scherer Hodgkins, Rose Yap Thomas

1991

SARAH BIRMINGHAM DRUMMOND

ANDY ROEBUCK

Society. I hope to run Boston in April. I

First let me say how lovely Reunion

attended the Clemson-Louisville game to

was—the campus looks great and I was

cheer on Christian Wilkins ’15. I would

really proud to be back and proud that SA

like to congratulate him on being a Bronk

is a part of my life and journey—thank you

Nagurski finalist.

I relocated to New Haven, Connecticut, from the Boston area. My family and I made the move in order for me to help the seminary I serve as dean, Andover Newton Theological School, to set up a new location that would—if negotiations pan out—become affiliated with Yale Divinity School. My husband, Dan Drummond, and daughter J.J. are both at the Hopkins School—Dan as an English teacher and J.J. as a 7th-grader.

Visiting the swimming pool where Suffield competed in the state championship has given me more than one full-blown anxiety attack. I have reconnected with SA friend Rose Yap Thomas, who lives nearby. In the past year, I’ve seen or been in touch with Allyson D’Amico Cayce, Penn Ketchum, and Arican Wegter. My parents still live right next door to the Academy. My sister Wendy ’87 is moving back to Suffield to be closer to them, so her Tiger sensibilities

I have been busy training for a half

Kim Ames Ide, Pat Kennedy

It’s been 10 years since Kathryn and I moved to Tennessee from New York City, and our family is doing great. All is well with son Evan (10), and twins Walter and Jordan (8). I rarely get back East these days but enjoy seeing how SA has grown and improved since 1989. With middle-age here in force, I am happy to report that I finished the ambitious Leadville 100 Race Across the Sky mountain bike race in August in Leadville, Colorado, under the 12-hour time limit, for the second time in three years. It’s like the SA cross country team—just 100x harder. So, that too has kept me busy and happy these days. I hope all is well with my classmates.

19th with the Leukemia and Lymphoma

for that! Our class had a wonderful time over reunion weekend connecting with the and catching up on and celebrating what

1995

we have all become these past 25 years.

Leigh Murph, Bryson Tillinghast

Good health, good fortune, and happiness

JESSE DECOUTO

appear to have touched all of us. Although

I am proud to hear how well Suffield has

attendance was not what we had hoped,

developed over the many years under

those who were there re-connected in

Charlie Cahn’s stewardship and the rave

a genuine and heart-warming way.

reviews I hear from the Bermudians who

Those present at reunion from 1991 were

have attended since my time from 1991-

Yuki Murata, Courtney Dansey Rogers,

1995. I am now the proud husband to Katie

Zal Sarkari, Andy Roebuck, Francesca

and father to Frith (4), Leo (2), and Anna (3

Foord-Kelcey Shaw, Marc Occhiuti,

mo.) and have established myself as a role

Kim Ames Ide, Ted Haynes, Pete Cerrato,

model and leader in my professional life

Dianne Mariani Burke, and Brian Glynn.

as a reinsurance underwriter. I obtained

school, memories of our high school selves,

a BS in biomedical engineering with

are running high.

JIM GILLILAND, JR.

marathon in Philadelphia on November

honors from the University of Miami,

1993

an MBA from the College of Insurance (now St. Johns} and earned my actuarial

Alexa Economou Rice, Pam Eisen, Lauren Roginski-Strelec, Marla Zide

(ACAS) designation. Frith and Leo are both

MARLA ZIDE

boys who love the outdoors, reading (more

On September 16th, my two incredible

like being read to), and PAW Patrol. My wife

step-daughters, Juliette and Savannah;

Katie works as a reinsurance underwriter

my bonus “adopted child” Sydney (our

but is able to still spend lots of quality time

neighbor and Juliette’s best friend); my

at home due the proximity of Hamilton to

sister Trina Zide ’95; her daughter Ava;

our home. Katie went to BHS and had such

and three of my close friends stood by my

a great time and followed this with a couple

side when I married “my favorite” (as I like

of years in England at boarding school and

to call her), Rachel Cassady. We had an

then earned her BS in chemistry from The

incredibly gorgeous day on the C&D Canal

University of Edinburgh. In short, things

in Chesapeake City, Maryland. My law

are going great, and I credit much of my

practice, the Law Office of Marla Zide, LLC

success to my time at Suffield. Go, Tigers!

(marlazidelaw.com) is thriving and I am thrilled to have a fabulous team of lawyers

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wonderfully rambunctious yet sensitive

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05 01 Class of 1991 Yuki Murata, Courtney Dansey Rogers, Zal Sarkari, Andy Roebuck, and Francesca Foord-Kelcey Shaw at Reunion 2016 02 Jim Gilliland Jr. ’89 with his wife, Kathryn, and children, Walter, Evan, and Jordan 03 Jesse DeCouto ’95 with his wife, Katie, and children, Anna, Leo, and Frith 04 Scott Sartwell ’94 at college game day 05 Bryson Tillinghast’s ’95 two daughters Hope (3) and Millicent (4) climbing at the Seattle Bouldering Project. They can’t wait to try the climbing wall at the SOLO barn someday soon

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01 Fellow 2002 PGs, Eric Masi and Jeff Depelteau on Labor Day weekend in Maine

06 Jared Carillo’s ’00 wife, Morgen, with their daughters Addison (6), Bailey (2), and Catherine (4)

02 Elizabeth Michael ’02 in the Swiss Alps

07 Mike Athas’ ’03 daughter Margo, dressed up as an octopus for Halloween—it was quite the hit for trick or treating

03 Donna Dow P’05, ’09 enjoying a summer day at Fenway with daughters Carrie ’05 and Emily ’09 Conklin

08 Erin Orr Ligay’s ’02 daughter Caroline (2) 09 Gretchen Allinson Herter’s ’00 daughters Larkin (2), and baby Merritt

04 Jared Shahid ’02 and Daymond John 05 Jared Carillo’s ’00 business, Smith Brothers

10 Suffield alumni at Jake McComb’s ’04 wedding in New Gloucester, Maine.

Left to right Amanda Cooke (bride), Sven Kaemmerer ’05, Jake, Ben Morgan ’06, Jeannie LaPlante ’04, Luke McComb ’06 (Photo credit: Kate Crabtree Photography)

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Mickey Allen, Sarah Fletcher Meaney, Sarah Hotchkiss CURTIS DUBAY Our third son, William Curtis Dubay, was born on September 8 in Washington, DC. He is doing well and his older brothers Theodore (5) and Patrick (3) are thrilled to have him as part of the pack.

MEGHAN LILJEDAHL SMITH I recently gave birth to my second child, Peyton Elizabeth Smith, in August. She joins her big sister, Savannah Ellen Smith, who turned two shortly after Peyton was born. I am an attorney practicing business law in Vernon, Conecticut, and I live with my husband and girls in Broad Brook.

1999 2002

Steven Darling, Maura Deedy, Larry Griffin, Mark Soticheck, Patrick Stone

CATHERINE CLARK &

ROB SCHNABEL

were married on August 13, 2016, at

I’m currently planning my wedding

the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington,

which takes place in Mexico this year.

Connecticut. Additional alums in

ELIZABETH MICHAEL

My streetwear business (Bakline) is

attendance were James Dachos,

Hi, y’all! My husband Dan and I live in a

also ramping up to handle holiday traffic,

Jesse Clark ’97, Lily Clark ’07, and

historic home called the Hemingway House

and lastly, I’ve been hard at work designing

Stephen Carrabba ’01.

in Little Rock, Arkansas’ Quapaw Quarter.

MICHAEL DURETTE Catherine Clark and Michael Durette

15th REUNION

Sari Biddelman, Alison Carey, Hilary Golas Rouse, Lynx LaCroix, Erin Orr Ligay

advertising for Broadway shows. Some

Dan and a couple of friends started a private

of my work can be seen for musicals like

equity group called Rock Capital, and he

Matilda, Fiddler on the Roof, A Bronx Tale, and Groundhog Day. I know Mr. Butcher would be proud.

2000 Michael Coleman, Carmine Petrone, Andrea Rich Rabatic, Manny Simons, Meagan Ward Jenkins

2001

serves as general counsel. I finished up my

Paige Diamond Kraft, Kate Dineen, Greg Hearn, Russ Hearn, Ashton Jones

ad agency, where I serve as the director

ASHTON JONES

partnered with a friend and just received

MBA and work for CJRW, the region’s largest

Kristin and I, along with our daughter Carolina, are thrilled to announce the birth of Floyd Bardwell, born August 11, 2016. We are living in Boston, Massachusetts, where I work at a private equity firm focused on

of content and social strategy. We’ve also state approval to open Arkansas’ first indoor and outdoor off-leash dog park and bar—Bark Bar! We’ve been busy but make time to travel. In the last year we’ve taken a tour down the Rhine River, spent time

investments in the cannabis industry.

on the Almalfi coast, paddled the first

The girls are happy and healthy and,

COLIN RIENDEAU

Country, Texas, and played loads of tennis.

generally, treat each other great! Morgen

In June, my wife, Shelly, and I had

keeps me in line most days too. My partner

our wedding on Nantucket, featuring

and I sold our business and became

Jeff Witkowski as best man—a wonderful

partners in a larger, regional agency.

time with friends and family!

JARED CARILLO Hey, SA! Life with the Carillos is great.

National river, the Buffalo, hunted in Hill If you’re ever in Arkansas, let us know!

Follow along with my adventures on Instagram: @ElizabethMichael.

We’re now even more enthused about

JARED SHAHID

the future for both our team and our

I have spent the last two years working

business! Hope all is well with everyone!

with Daymond John from Shark Tank, at his brand consultancy, The Shark Group, which manages his investments from the show and helps other companies articulate

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their brands more coherently. I head up

turned one in September. We’re glad to be

here I am now, sitting in a pool house,

new business development in the speaking

a little closer to friends and family on the

wearing my black jeans and oversized

division, which arranges all of Daymond’s

East Coast.

raggedy shirt just trying to be a cool 29-year-old gal. I have been a nanny for

speaking events—he’s now one of the Top 10 most booked speakers in the country so

DAVID SCHNAAK

the past seven years; started my own

it keeps me busy! Separate from The Shark

Owen and Drew were born on November

photography business, kelleyriley.com.

Group, I run two separate businesses

13th in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They

I recently graduated from an occupational

related to entrepreneurship, branding

were born early at 30 weeks but are

therapy practitioner program. I moved

and social change and recently joined

perfectly healthy and are developing and

to San Diego, California, in January 2016

the board of a great NGO, The Adventure

growing by leaps and bounds every day!

in search of a pediatric OT job and some

Project, which seeds entrepreneurs in

Jamie and I are so excited to have them

beautiful weather. If anyone is in the

developing nations in an effort to end

discharged from the NICU and welcome

area, you should let me know and we can

extreme poverty. From time to time, I dine

them home!

get together and reminisce about those Union days—just trying to be cool guys

with Phil Riegel ’87 (aka “the silver fox”) when he visits New York.

GREG SCHULTZ

and gals.

We have a new addition: Quinn, a baby girl

2003

who is about seven-months-old. She joins

DANIELLE ROBERTS

our twins, Jack and Audrey (2). They’ve

I work in proposal management at

been keeping Whitney and I pretty busy

CIGNA, and I absolutely love it!

Lindsey Pell, Lydia Pillsbury, Lindsay Rousseau, Eric Yale

and make it a little tougher to stay in touch with everyone, but soon enough we’ll be

STEPH SHAKER

MIKE ATHAS

able to get back into the mix and hopefully

I recently got engaged to Tim McKeever.

Lauren, Margo, and I continue to love life

make it out to Suffield for Reunion or an

We bought our first home, a 1920s

here on Siesta Key, Florida. Our daughter

afternoon of sports.

farmhouse in Apex, North Carolina, and

Margo is just starting to walk. I have been

will be having our wedding at our home

very busy with my position with a new

in May 2017. We have two chocolate labs,

company, Equis Financial. There has been lots of travel to meet and train newly hired life insurance agents around the country.

We love the Florida weather and hope to visit Suffield in the spring.

2005

Dixie and Mabel. I think of Suffield often and very much cherish my memories of a

Rick Devlin, Dan Fisher, Steph Shaker, Casey Shanley Kegelman

place and time that will always be one of

KELLEY RILEY

doing well!

Man, I remember sitting in the Union LYDIA PILLSBURY

wearing my khaki pants (no pockets) and

Jesse and I moved back to Portland,

tailored collared shirt (tucked in) just

Maine, last summer. Our daughter Willa

trying to be a cool 17-year-old gal. Anyway,

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my favorites. I hope the Class of 2005 is

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08 01 Julian Fletcher ’09 represented Bermuda competing in the 100m breaststroke in the Olympic Games in Rio 02 Kate Vosti ’08 03 Scott Phillips ’08 with his wife, Liz, and daughter 04 Terra Arguimbau ’11 while on her solo trek via the Te Araroa Trail on the South Island of New Zealand 05 Krystle Corallo ’08, Isi Montero ’08, and Maria Azumbuja ’09 with Becca Joslow ’08 for her bridal party in August 06 Mark Shannon ’08 with his wife Tiffany and their son Mark Patrick Shannon Jr. 07 Members of the Class of 2007 Cassie Daniels, Julia Imbelli, Mary Perry, and Aerin Parish-Toscano celebrate Julia’s bachelorette party 08 Henry Smith ’08 during pre-deployment training conducted with the National Guard in Virginia

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6.5 lbs 17.8 in. This future Tiger has been

my graduation. I am proud to say that two

the most significant moment in my life!

enthusiastic undergraduates are leading

Kim Autuori Weisberg, Alison Leonard, Eric Litmer, Luke McComb, Gina Petrone, Chris Stafford

Suffield has shaped me into the man I am

the thriving meditation sessions now. My

today and I am forever grateful. I wish the

graduate program fostered growth within

best for all students, faculty, and alumni. My

me that I could never have predicted. It was

RON BATHRICK

appreciation goes out to all. GO TIGERS!

the most insightful and empowering two

Hope everyone is doing well! I can’t

years of my life. The personal development

believe I missed the Reunion—I was in my

HENRY SMITH

work that I mentioned earlier has been

friend’s wedding. I won’t miss the next

I’ve gotten to train with the Dutch on

founded on my integration of mindfulness

one. I was recently married in September

foreign jumps and in-field exercises. I’ve

and compassion/self-compassion training

2015. I passed the Connecticut Bar and am

jumped from several different military and

with leadership practice. I worked with a

currently practicing law in Connecticut.

civilian airframes. These jumps span from

non-profit known as Compassion It—a global

altitudes as high as 14,500 feet to as low as

social movement that inspires daily acts

about 800-900 feet. In my free time, I’ve

of compassion and provides compassion

piloted some light aircraft, mostly either

education. I was invited to lead a workshop

in a Cessna or Piper. Otherwise, this year

in Indonesia the summer of 2015 for

I kept fit by participating in several 5k’s:

Sakyadhita, the International Association

the Warrior Dash, a Spartan Sprint, two

for Buddhist Women, at their 14th

Rugged Maniacs, two half marathons, and a

international conference. This past summer,

Tough Mudder.

I created a four-day leadership workshop

2008 Becca Bathrick, Kirsten Chalke, Thomas Drummond-Hay, Barbara Kaplan, Joel Glassman, Rebecca Joslow Macgregor, Kaela Keyes, Isy Zellweger BECCA BATHRICK Hi, everyone! I am currently the service line educator for perioperative services at Yale New Haven Hospital. I am also currently in school at Sacred Heart University for my doctorate in nursing practice.

ARTHUR SCHWEITZER I just obtained a master’s from Babson College. Suffield’s Wednesday service on community helped guide my studies.

Thank you, SA! MARK SHANNON On November 3, 2016, my son was born at

designed specifically for Buddhist nuns in KATE VOSTI

Vietnam. The picture I have attached was

I have just completed my master’s in

taken at one of three monasteries I taught

leadership studies at the University of San

and lived at. Currently I am co-instructing

Diego’s School of Leadership and Education

the mindfulness and leadership course at

Sciences. My focus during the program

my former graduate school.

has been on personal development. A bit of background: I started a meditation group on campus while an undergrad at USD in order to use meditation as a way to address the pressing issues of student mental health. The interest was great so I continued to lead meditations biweekly

2010 Michelle Autuori, Justine de Chazal, Mariah Hayes, Tom Leonard, Alyssa Palomba, Lucas Traber

for the past three years on and off campus.

MORGAN FOG

I was determined to make the group

Hey, Tigers! Hope everyone is well and

sustainable without my presence so that the

grand. Currently abroad in New Zealand

movement could continue to expand after

building the America’s Cup boats. The town

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07 01 Sam Stone ’09 and Joe Palomba ’11 at SDSU Aztecs hoops game in November 02 Sam Stone ’09 with Carlos Streegan ‘09 and Connor Kirschbaum ‘09 03 Barbara ’08 and Connor ’12 Kaplan at Suffield’s annual Fenway event using the Snapchat GeoFilter 04 Lorenzo Bernardez ’11 and Taylor Peucker ’11 reunited at their 5th Reunion 2016 05 Patrick Tolosky ’11 and his girlfriend Jessica Nichols inside the Alhambra

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06 Harry Melendez III ’07, Andre King ’11, and Omar Almodovar, co-commissioner of Holyoke Summer League after earning All-League honors summer 2016

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07 The Autuori sisters: Jacqueline ’13, Michelle ’10, Kim ’06, and Pam ’08 08 Kara Goings ’12, Lorenzo Bernardez ’11 and Kachenta Descartes ’11 gather to celebrate Kara’s birthday in New York City

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01 Alex Hendrickson ’12 and Josh Galant ’12 graduating from Santa Clara University in June 2016

04 Hannah Katz ’14 and Quinn Egan ’15 at a swim meet at Bucknell University

02 Billy Regan ’12 and Will Sartorius ’12 graduating from Bates in May 2016

05 Class of 2014: Ben Cooper and Neil Spazzarini at the 2016 Division III Club Water Polo National Championships hosted at Hamilton College (Ben represents Hamilton; Neil represents Tufts)

03 Jillian Kertanis ’13

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I work in reminds me exactly of Suffield,

Its nature’s own obstacle course or torture

2017. In my spare time, I am continuing

except for the accents and driving on

chamber, and your own attitude is the only

to fundraise for Willka Yachay, the NGO

the other side of the road. Caught some

thing that determines your path between

that collaborates with the Q’eros Nation

waves with John Ferguson ’11 last summer

the two, each and every minute of each

in Peru, where I lived in 2015, as part of a

on Nantucket. Also worked with Denny

and every day. Every moment has the

project to build a Hampi Wasi (Quechua

Smythe ’14 at Ventuno. Small New England

power to lift you up or break you down

for home of healing).

it is. Any Tigers in New Zealand? Would

both physically and mentally. I have never

love to make it back to Suffield and say

felt more vulnerable, more terrified but

CHARLOTTE YORDON

hello to everyone. Until then, KASA!

simultaneously more accomplished with

I am living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and

what I’ve experienced and overcome. This

just started as the marketing manager at

EMILY PURTILL

kind of achievement is only to be granted

Outpost Property Management. I also got

I just started my first year at the University

by the individual’s own standard. I have so

a red golden retriever puppy this spring

of Pennsylvania Law School this fall! I will

very much enjoyed experiencing traveling

named Beau!

graduate spring 2019.

on my own. I recommend that everyone travels alone; it’s forced me to be brave

2011

and take on full responsibility for my life.

Unsure of where life will next lead me, I am grateful for its present moments.

Joe Begley, Serge Derby, Kachenta Descartes, Colin E. Dowd, Karoline Hegbom, Didi McDonald, Shamier Settle, Lester Taylor

LORENZO BERNARDEZ

TERRA ARGUIMBAU

trends, surroundings, and the people

After a year spent working tirelessly in

around you. negativity exists everywhere.

Sydney, Australia, I came to realize how

It is all a matter of do you feed into or not.

much I needed to get out of the city and

I chose a couple years back to remove my

back to nature. Keen for challenge and

energy from those negative things and

adventure, I decided on a solo mission,

devote it to the positive. If you think about

to walk the length of the South Island of

it, hating someone else takes energy,

New Zealand. Established in 2011, the trail

gossiping or spreading lies is all energy

is called the Te Araroa, and runs just over

being taken away from the good you could

800 miles through the center of its island.

be doing in your life. Shift your energy

I average around 12 miles a day, making

and witness your life grow in ways you’ve

the trip about two and a half months of

always wanted it to.

I just want touch base on energy. The way I see it and have lived it. With social media,

trekking. I started walking in late October,

2012

5th REUNION

Reed Barbe, Colin E Dowd, William Evangelakos, Jameson Everett, Josh Galant, David Huang, Taylor Jett, Connor Kaplan, Caroline Leonard, Izzy McDonald, Alex Porter, Carly Smith STEPHANIE HETZLER I currently work for an interior designer in Spring Lake, New Jersey.

IZZY MCDONALD I am currently getting a master’s in English education at Teacher’s College, Columbia University. With the program, I am required to do two semesters of student teaching, and I am loving every minute of it. I will be graduating in May, and I look forward to getting a job at a private high school teaching 11th or 12th grade English.

I am really looking forward to our Suffield

in the middle of their spring. My travels

DIDI MCDONALD

thus far have been a seriously wet endeavor.

I had a great time at Reunion. This is the

Over three weeks in, and the adventure

Class of 2011’s second year out of college,

has not failed to take me completely out

and it has been really fun to reconnect in

of my comfort zone. I’m trying to think

New York City. Personally, I am enjoying

of ways to captivate this adventure into

spending time with family and friends and

words. I’ve come to the realization that

working hard as an investment banking

trying to describe my experiences won’t do

campus recruiter at Goldman.

it justice. From what I’ve learned, success

Reunion next fall and hoping to see a lot of my classmates there.

2013 Georgina Blakeley, Andrés Fernández Vílchez, Jay Fields, Jamie Johnson, Wynn Mason, Chris McCormick, Paul Metscher, Noel Nakamura, Jay O’Brien, Jay Prasad, Emilio Rocha, Mike Simmons

and hardship are two things equally hard to

PATRICK TOLOSKY

quantify because it’s all relative, anyways.

Last year I was living in Spain while

There is not much point in describing the

working as an English teaching assistant

overwhelming emotions felt as I reached a

for the Fulbright US Student Exchange

footbridge that will bring me to civilization;

Program. I enjoyed traveling around

because you’d need to understand just

JILLIAN KERTANIS

Spain to see the diverse parts of the

how difficult it was for me to get there.

Hi, Suffield! Seems like forever ago that

country from San Sebastián to Granada

Understand how incredible hot food tasted

I graduated. I am currently in my senior

to Cadiz and, of course, my home for

after walking 11 hours, conquering four

year at the beautiful Salve Regina

the year, Madrid. After moving back

peaks in snow up to my knees and waist.

University in Newport, Rhode Island.

home in July, I have been focusing on

The feeling of sheer terror while crossing

Come May 2017, I will be graduating with

the application and interview season for

flooded rivers that could very well sweep

my bachelor’s of science in healthcare

medical school admittance for the fall of

administration, with a minor in business

me off my feet and away at any moment.

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01 CJ Moore ’14 and Endy Morales ’15 compete against one another in the summer 2016 N.E. Collegiate Baseball League

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02 Class of 2015: Julia Harris, Lily Flynn, and Ali Veitch at the Clemson vs. Boston College game 03 Class of 2015: Endy Morales, Livvie Caligiuri, and Hannah Bellorado with Neelam Mahtani ’14 and Garrett Stephenson ’17 04 Class of 2015: Tristan Grush, Christian Wilkins, and Kelly Taylor 05 Left to right: Zak Kidd ’18 with members of the Class of 2015: Alec Turer, Owen Hern, Christian Wilkins, Sarah Apkin, Caitlin Marshall, and Brad Gibson at a Clemson game 06 Class of 2015: Jon Bismarck and Jackie Zhang in Taiyuan, China 07 Amanda Leonard ’14, Neelam Mahtani ’14, Livvie Caligiuri ’15, Rhiannon Fletcher ’15, and Christian Wilkins ’15 in Boulder, Colorado 08 Sofie Skaugen ’14 and Stevie Eagan ’15 in Denmark

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administration. I have been fortunate enough to live in a beautiful and historic community similar to Suffield; only I can drive two miles down the road to get to the beach. Having class right on the beach, I am there for more than twice a day. Even during the winter season it is still relaxing.

For the past three years I have worked for a family as an afterschool nanny to two young children. I say work but it does not feel that way to me. The Hansons have opened up their home and have made me feel like a part of their family—for that I feel blessed. I continue to stay in contact with them upon graduating. Throughout my time here I have been lucky enough to experience a wide variety of opportunities which have allowed me to fall in love with Rhode Island. With that said, I have chosen to live here after graduating. Suffield will always be my home and place that I can come back to and reminisce on all the moments I shared there. Rhode Island, though, is my new home now, a place where new memories will be made.

Hope everyone of my classmates has had a great four years. Cannot wait to catch up at the next Reunion!

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emotions in. My friends were able to see

Kevin Cournoyer, Sam Feldman, Charlotte Hinrichs, Shivang Jhunjhnuwala, Briana Matthews, Brice McAllister, Zach McCormick, Jono Nelson, Alexis Sarris, Denny Smythe, Izzy Thompson

to keep smiling and laughing, and Relay

that I wasn’t always ok but that I wanted

CHARLOTTE HINRICHS I’m studying abroad in London this semester, and it has been the best experience I could’ve asked for. Elon has led to so many great opportunities for me, and I wouldn’t be here without the incredible support and education from my Suffield family! I miss it all the time! In other news, this past spring I participated in my first Relay for Life at Elon. In my first two years at school I was deeply involved in Colleges Against Cancer (CAC), and Relay for Life became an outlet for me and other friends of mine to raise money and raise awareness about cancer on my campus and all over the country. March of last year was an unimaginably difficult time for me and my family as my dad passed away. However, knowing me, I had to do something and I had to be a part of the change that stops this from happening to anyone else. Relay happened a month later. This was the point when I finally allowed myself to start grieving and stop holding all of my pain and

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helped me do that. Over the course of three weeks, I decided to change my fundraising goal from $350 to $500 because I was having such great success. Little did I know that I would exceed my goal beyond my wildest expectations. In the final hour of Relay I had raised over $5,000 and held the spot as the number one fundraiser involved in Elon’s Relay for Life, surpassing second place by $1,300. When I found this out, I almost dropped to the floor. I was overwhelmed by sleep exhaustion, the love from family and friends, and the incredible generosity of people connected to me. I could not believe that people loved my dad and me so much that they wanted to help me make an impact on other people’s lives.

This year I am hoping to make a similar impact. My goal this year is to raise $2,000 and I would love to share what I have to say with the people I care about so deeply. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/?fr_ id=83475&pg=personal&px=39381211

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01 Kyle Barrett ’16 on the field for Skidmore College 02 Ben ’16 and Dan ’12 Bailey at Suffield at Fenway

03 Members of the Class of 2016 did not waste any time to join some alumni events. From left to right: Conor Keough, Joe Islam, Will Robidoux, and Jim Kreuger at Suffield at Fenway 04 Oyikwan Asante ’16 with his mother and sister

2016 Cecilia Arntzen, Oyikwan Asante, Derek Dai, Bella De Simone, Maura Eagan, Quinn Egan, Tahj Herring-Wilson, Miles Johnson, Baek Kang, Katie Kuzmeski, Trevor Lyne, Melissa Malley, Ang Vecchiarelli, Elijah Wilson OYIKWAN ASANTE After graduation, I went on a fantastic trip with my family throughout Europe, and although it was fun, I couldn’t wait to start my new chapter in college. Despite it being a challenge adapting to a new place, being at Suffield more than prepared me for this experience. Being at a small liberal arts college, it was very easy for me to apply the same concepts that made me successful at Suffield here, and as a result, I am really enjoying myself. Nevertheless, nothing compares to my time at Suffield, my home. To my family at Suffield, you will never be in an environment as supportive and as nurturing as Suffield, so cherish that and appreciate it throughout your four years!

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BERMUDA RECEPTION Peter and Ann Durhager, parents of Hannah ’17 and Meg ’18, hosted a reception at their beautiful home overlooking the ocean in Paget Parish, Bermuda. Over 45 current parents, past parents, alumni, and prospective families gathered to celebrate Suffield with Headmaster Charlie Cahn, Creative Director of Marketing & Communications Hillary Rockwell Cahn ’88, Director of Development Phil Riegel ’87 and Associate Director of Admissions Amy Samenuk ’09.

Recounting his trip, Phil said, “It is always wonderful for Suffield to get back to Bermuda. Our ties to the island are so strong and the current families are as committed to our school as ever. The Durhagers were tremendous hosts!”

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05 margot genvert ’07 & alex paul tanenbaum 06.11.16 (pictured with her parents, peggy and pierre genvert ’71, wearing traditional bermuda business attire to walk her down the aisle)

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09 scott phillips ’08 & wife liz, a girl on 08.11.16 | lydia jane phillips

01 shea clark ’08 to felisha patel

02 erin orr ligay ’02 & husband tim, a girl on 07.07.16 | sophie

10 gretchen allinson herter ’00 & husband ben, a girl on 09.28.16 | merritt clark herter

03 mike jacobs ’09 to callie aldrich ’10

03 david schnaak ’03 & wife jamie, twin boys on 11.13.16 | drew and owen

11 hannah wolcott reid ’04 & husband will, a boy on 05-12-16 | russell “rusty” scott reid

05 liz monty ’09 to elliot moffie

04 ashton jones ’01 & wife kristin, a boy on 08.11.16 | floyd bardwell jones

12 drew betts ’o6 & amanda camerota betts ’06, a girl on 09-20-16 | ella joanna betts

07 amy clark ’06 to kyle callini

05 megan pohorylo tucker ’97 & husband brian, a boy on 10.27.16 | owen quinn tucker

13 greg schultz ’03 & wife whitney, a girl on 05-19-16 | quinn

06 meghan liljedahl smith ’98 & husband dan, a girl on 08.26.16 | peyton elizabeth smith

14 mark shannon ’08 & wife tiffany, a boy on 11-03-16 | mark patrick shannon jr.

07 curtis dubay ’98 & wife johanna, a boy on 09.08.16 | william curtis dubay

15 alexandra garrison neville ’03 & husband ben, a girl on 09-08-16 | charlotte alexandra neville

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