In Memoriam

THOMAS COOK

Thomas Cook, former faculty and former parent, passed away on June 1, 2019 in San Francisco. He taught at TAS for 25 years until he retired. Tom taught Grades 4-5, from 1984 to 2000, and Grades 6-7 from 2000 to 2012. He is survived by his wife Nancy McCloskey Cook; daughters Willow Cook ’93 and Ashley (Cook) Morando ’95; sister Sherry Cook; and uncle Jack Giolitti of Pleasant Hill. Tom was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

THOMAS CUMMINGS

Thomas Cummings, former faculty, passed away on March 8, 2020 at the age of 89. He taught English in the 1960s and is fondly remembered by many alumni. After leaving TAS, Tom established the Ramah Navajo School in Pine Hill, New Mexico, and worked for decades at the University of New Mexico recruiting and supporting Native American, Hispanic, and African American students. Alumni who knew Tom are invited to join the Tom Cummings Memorial Group on Facebook and also to share their memories and photos of Tom through email to: tomcummingsandgoings@ gmail.com. PETER HAHN

Peter Hahn, former faculty, passed away on August 9, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. He was an upper school counselor at TAS from 1993 to 2000. A service was held on September 14 at St David’s Episcopal Church in Austin, TX, USA. Of his mentorship, George Jeng ’99 says: “Peter Hahn was quite special to me. My relationship with him started out just as friends, he wasn’t even my counselor, just a casual conversation here and there. But as our friendship grew, I eventually requested a transfer under his care. As my counselor, he challenged me to be a better person, he helped me work through the relationship drama (which was never ending) and encouraged me to explore an outdoor leadership program, which opened the door to my love for hiking and camping. At school, he was the one adult that I knew that wouldn’t treat me like just another student, but would take the time to listen to me. His mentorship extended past his time at TAS, and until he passed away, we stayed in touch.”

GUY PRIEST

Former lower school faculty Guy Priest passed away on Jan. 3, 2020, after battling a combination of health issues. Guy and his wife June lived in Taipei, Taiwan from 1970 to 1975. Guy is survived by his Aunt Shirley Hettiger and his two sons, Gerald and Greg Priest and their families. CLAIRE SMITH

Claire Smith, former faculty and former parent, passed away in February 2020. She taught chemistry and introductory physical science in the 1974-75 school year. She spent her last few years living with her son Paul Montague ’78 on the Big Island of Hawaii.

ARCHANA MANDPE ’81

Archana Mandpe ’81 passed away in March 2020. She attended TAS from 1974 to 1981. Archana lived in New York City and worked at Morgan Stanley as VP, Global Product Solutions and innovation Manager. She will be dearly missed by her fellow alumni.

ERINA SAWA ’18

Erina Sawa ’18 passed away on January 23, 2020. She was a secondyear student in the Linguistics program at Universiteit van Amsterdam. At TAS, Erina showed a passion for dance and drama. She is dearly missed by her former teachers and classmates. In March 2020, upper school dance students performed ELSEWHERE, a dance production exploring where we go after we die and the acceptance of death, and dedicated the performance to Erina.