Tatnall Today Fall 2014

Tatnall Fall 2014

Welcome, Charlie

Featured Inside:

Class of 1964: The Year of the Girls AND Boys

TODAY

FOREWARD

From the Head of School

Moving In. Moving Forward.

The Tatnall School community has welcomed the Tierneys warmly as we continue to experience “firsts” here in the First State. I have met with graduates as recent as the Class of 2014, as well as Mrs. Carobelle Hanssmann ’32, Tatnall’s oldest alumna. I have met members of the Alumni Council, current and former trustees, retired faculty and staff members and many of our more than 600 talented Tatnall students, and I have scheduled meetings with each member of our remarkable and experienced faculty and staff (page 21-25). Through all these conversations, I am struck by the close-knit bonds that tie so many loyal alumni, families, friends and employees to our school and its noble mission. The love of school is palpable and profound, and the bonds of lifelong relationships forged at Tatnall clearly span the years and decades.

Since I accepted the position as head, Tatnall alumni have reached out to me—sending notes, stopping by my office, introducing themselves in the grocery store and flagging me down on the sidelines of games—to share handshakes and stories of Tatnall experiences that created

“My family is “all in” to

inflection points in their lives. I look forward to celebrating with the reunion classes at my first Tatnall Homecoming, and I especially look forward to the tales shared by members of the Class

begin this next chapter

of 1964—our first coed class (page 2). Tatnall alumni: keep those stories and emails coming!

together with you at

boxes are unpacked. A household’s move presents decisions on winnowing: whether to retain

the family school. The

or jettison belongings. Moving also reminds us of the beneficial lightness of unburdened travel

possibilities excite us, and the adventures await.”

Many have asked us about our recent move to Tatnall. The tide finally has turned, and most

with only a backpack or suitcase in tow. With our essential possessions and a lightness of spirit, we can venture more easily—and perhaps surefootedly—off the well-worn paths to discover and experience new adventures.

Moving highlights that the bonds of family defy any changes in location and that we can create new extended families wherever we land. This spirit of adventure has been a powerful lesson for the Tierney family. As we build our extended family with you, the Tatnall community, we are mindful of the honor of transitioning together—of exploring those questions about what you value in your school, what must remain core to the program, what will be new and innovative and what best prepares our students to savor their “joyful students days,” as well as to succeed in college, serve their communities and tackle the myriad challenges of the 21st century.

My family is “all in” to begin this next chapter together with you at the family school. The possibilities excite us, and the adventures await.

Omnia in Caritate,

Keep up with Charlie via the Head of School blog on the website and follow him on Twitter (@TatnallCharlie)!

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Charles A. Tierney III Head of School

Tatnall School The

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FOREWARD

From the Head of School

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Tatnall Today is published twice a year by Tipton Communications. Copyright by The Tatnall School.

Alumni and faculty articles encouraged.

Editor Lacy Wulfers, Tipton Communications, (302) 454-7901 Director of Advancement and Communications Michael J. Talarico, (302) 892-4333, mtalarico@tatnall.org Director of Alumni Relations Anita Marcial, (302) 892-4337, marcial@tatnall.org

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Photography Jim Graham ’77, Harold Davis, Mike Lehm, Pat Crowe and Tatnall staff 2014-2015 Board of Trustees President, Caroline Brown Lintner ’83 | Vice President, Frank J. McKelvey, III | Vice President, Stephen D. Marvin ’88 | Secretary, Carolyn J. Walker | Treasurer, Thomas P. Ferry Peter W. Atwater | Cynthia A. Hewitt ’69 | S. Mark Hurd | Caroline Tatnall Ketcham ’58 | Margaret L. Laird ’86 | Elizabeth D. Maron | Dana D. Nestor | Wendy A. Owen | Mary Lu Currin Pamm ’78 | Rebecca King Rogers ’79 | Thomas C. Shea, Jr. | J. Vincent Watchorn, III ’87 | Cindy Pettinaro Wilkinson ’88 | David T. Woods | Terri M. Young Administration Head of School, Charles A. Tierney III | Head of Upper School, Sarah G. Baylin | Head of Middle School, Stephen P. Esmond, Jr. | Head of Lower School, Deanna L. Bocchetti | Head of Preschool, Aimee C. Neff Business Manager, Paula L. Hager | Director of Advancement and Communications, Michael J. Talarico | Director of Alumni, Anita Marcial | Director of Athletics, Patrick L. Jones | Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid, Allison M. Price | Director of Summer Programs, Mark L. Davis | Operations Foreman, Barry T. Kintz Alumni Council President, Cindy Pettinaro Wilkinson ’88 | Vice-President, Rebecca King Rogers ’79 | Secretary, Kay Sierer Hill ’67 | Immediate Past President, Brian J. Carney ’97 Mark V. Chubb ’95 | Jaclyn A. Ciconte ’02 | Christopher C. Debnam ’81 | Anne Tatnall Gross ’56 | Michele Centrella Harra ’97 | Amanda A. Jacobs ’02 | Susan Chase LeBaron ’64 | Caroline Brown Lintner ’83 | James A. Magee ’89 | Patrick O’Hara ’06 | Mary Lu Currin Pamm ’78 | Abigail Williams Schneider ’97 | Jonathan B. Silver ’06 | Linda Archangelo Sygowski ’71 | Lexie Hynansky Vadas ’88

The Tatnall School admits students of any race, color and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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Co n t en t s

Foreword from the Head of School

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The Class of 1964: The Year of the Girls AND Boys

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Charlie Finds New Home at Tatnall

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Meet the New Members of Our Leadership Team

8 Catching Up May Day, Field Day, Commencement, Around Campus and Student Awards

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Student Spotlight

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Spring 2014 Athletic Highlights

20 Students Expand their Global Understanding through International Friends 21

What’s New in Science?

22 Faculty Notes Parallel Paths for Almost 42 Years, For Tatnall Teachers, the Learning Never Stops

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Success Starts Here, New York City Reunion, 25th Annual Golf Classic

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Class Notes and In Memoriam

On the Cover: Head of School Charles A. Tierney III Fall 2014 | 1

50th

Reunion Class of 1964 Josephine Bayard Adams

Class of 1964:

The Year of the Girls AND Boys

K. Boel C. Berner Karla Lefren Blinn Susan Gassaway Curtis Deborah Demme Neil DeRiemer Andrea Dalgliesh Everett Josephine C. Hadlock-King Stephen Hessler Nancy E. Jones Ober Kline Tracy Shane Kramer Esther A. Lawrence G. Suzanne Chase LeBaron Valerie Wier Lee Dr. Lawrence J. Lincoln Steven L. Lincoln William G. Moeckel, Jr. Patricia A. Pryor Dr. Priscilla Harmon Putnam

Senior class photo

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second grader dashed toward the

Tatnall. Fifty years ago, the members of

end zone, dodging older boys trying

Tatnall’s first co-ed class marched into

to grab the red handkerchief from his back pocket.

Though few people would think twice

Beekley Lobby to accept their diplomas.

“As the first class with boys, we were treated like royalty. We felt affection not

about a schoolyard flag football game

only from the girls in our class, but also the

Suzanne Evans Reeves

today, this 1950’s scene illustrated how the

girls in grades above us,” said Joe Schell

William Russell

dynamics were shifting at Tatnall.

of Naples, Florida, and Lewes, Delaware.

Ann Randolph Gawthrop Sawyer Joseph M. Schell Judy Reed Smith M. Carol Hitchens Starzmann Pamela Gottshall Stewart Judith Field Tigani Dr. William H. Ulmer Dr. John K. Urice Elisabeth O’Hear Williams

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Historically, boys had enrolled in

“So many great friendships wouldn’t have

Tatnall’s first grade when their birthday fell

evolved without the decision to go co-ed.

too late in the year for them to be accepted

I will always cherish the tight bond I had

at public schools. However, because public

with my classmates, both male and female.”

schools would accept these boys in the

Larry Lincoln ’64, of Tucson, Arizona,

second grade, they often left Tatnall after

agrees. “In my family, I was the middle of

completing first grade.

three boys, so going to school with girls

In 1953, Tatnall’s board, recognizing a national trend toward co-education in day schools, agreed to offer boys half-tuition

whom I’d known since kindergarten was like having sisters.”

Lincoln recalls that in the fall, eight

scholarships in an effort to keep them at

boys and two coaches would play touch

Tatnall. That effort succeeded, and in 1958,

football on a basketball court twice a week.

the board decided to allow these boys to

“The coaches were half-brothers and played

complete their high school education at

with unabashed sibling rivalry,” he said.

Nancy Jones, May Queen, 1964

From the Class of 1964…

“Tatnall opened my eyes to more of life’s possibilities. I came from a family with limited

“My brother Steve and I were

resources, and my parents and Tatnall taught me

always on opposite sides just

that self-discipline and hard work would give me

to maintain the intensity.”

the best chance to succeed.”

As the boys grew older,

— Steve Lincoln

these informal football

“In 1958, my family transferred to Wilmington

teams evolved into Tatnall’s

after six state moves and seven elementary school

first varsity football program,

changes. In addition, I’d missed more than two

which recorded its first victory

and a half years in school after contracting polio

against the Wilmington Friends

in 1951. Tatnall saved my academic life. Caring

School in 1963.

teachers, small classes and “All things in love”

To celebrate these memories and more, the class of 1964 will be attending this year’s Founder’s Day ceremonies, as well touring the Tatnall campus and

gave me hope to strive for my potential. Those six years prepared me for college and a future as a

partaking in several Homecoming activities. Although it has been 50 years

teacher.”

since some classmates have seen one other, reunion organizers Randy

— Suzy Chase LeBaron

Sawyer Murray, Judy Field Tigani, Valerie Wier Lee and Suzy Chase LeBaron have been working hard to spread the word and organize several of the reunion activities.

Larry’s brother, Steve Lincoln, of Austin, Texas, is looking forward to seeing friends he hasn’t seen since graduation. “I’ve done three reunions with my fraternity at Bucknell, so I’m excited about the prospect of doing something at Tatnall.”

“One of my favorite memories was sitting at Mrs. Tatnall’s feet and listening to her read Bible stories. I also have fond memories of finally being old enough to participate in the Maypole dance.

And I’ll never forget when one of our two science experiment hamsters escaped into the heating system of the building. We never did find out if raising baby hamsters under different lights would make a difference!”

— Pamela Gottshall Stewart “Humanities must have been taken seriously in my day, for during our senior year, we were able to bypass math and, in its place, take an art history course taught by the late artist Bernie

Class of 1964 in 3rd grade

Felch. We would climb aboard his Volkswagen bus to go explore art and architecture in Philadelphia. This casual approach to the “field trip” was revolutionary. We learned at the Barnes Foundation, the chapel in Episcopal High School and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mr. Felch was a teacher who encouraged quiet rebellion and wonder. His class made such an imprint that college art history just couldn’t measure up.”

— Judy Field Tigani

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HONORING TRADITION,

Welcoming Change

Charlie Finds New Home at Tatnall Since his arrival in Delaware just a few months ago as Tatnall’s new Head of

contagious, and one can’t help be

School, Charlie Tierney has been making

excited about the year ahead.”

his mark.

Charlie’s ease in engaging with

From hosting numerous events with

Charlie welcoming a student to his first day of school

Charlie radiates an energy that is

campus life comes as no surprise,

Charlie meeting Mrs. Carobelle Hanssmann ’32, Tatnall’s oldest alumna

his wife, Gina, to meeting with alumni,

given his many years of independent

parents and Board of Trustee members,

school experience, both as an administrator and student. He connects

Charlie’s energy level is impressive. In his

well with students of all ages, as shown when he and Alumni

“30 with 130” campaign, for example, he is

Relations Director Anita Marcial hosted a pizza party for the newly

conducting 30-minute meetings with each

graduated members of the class of 2014. The students, obviously at

of Tatnall’s 130 faculty and staff members,

ease with Charlie, freely reminisced about their Tatnall experiences

carrying through on his top priority to get to know the people

and shared their excitement (and nerves) about pending college life.

behind the school.

Although they’re moving on, they’ve already formed a solid link

“He connects with everyone on a personal level,” said Upper School Division Head Sarah Baylin. “He is engaged with what the faculty are doing, yet promotes their strategies and creativity.

with the man who’s going to lead their alma mater.

“The fact that Charlie would host an event for our most recent graduates is remarkable,” said Caroline Brown Lintner ’83, Board of Trustees president. “I’m continually impressed by his genuine interest in every member of the Tatnall family. With all that is on his plate, it speaks volumes to the type of person and leader he is.”

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bow ties), Charlie even turned up the fun at the annual back-toschool faculty meeting. With his eclectic taste in music playing in the background, faculty and staff engaged in Tatnall trivia games, announcements and the school song. Additionally, on the first Friday of school, he orchestrated an all-school opening exercise as a way to launch the entire school into the new year in true Tatnall fashion—together.

From getting to know the members of the Tatnall community to escorting Tatnall’s youngest students into their classrooms to writing a blog on the school website, Charlie has hit the ground running (and he’s also been seen riding his bike from building to building).

The Tatnall community welcomes Charlie and his family and looks forward to a year of promise, adventures and opportunities.

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Charlie at 9th Grade Echo Hills Retreat

How Did Charlie Get Here?

Charlie Tierney “I attended Choate

Tatnall Head of School

for four years as a day student and was able to walk to and from school. While a student there, I would never have predicted that my vocation would guide me back to a career in independent schools. At Choate, I was encouraged to think for myself, read deeply, remain curious, compete with vigor, speak from the heart and strive to do the

Education Choate Rosemary Hall Wallingford, Connecticut Class of 1981

Dartmouth College Bachelor of Arts Class of 1985

right thing.”

Charlie in kindergarten

Columbia University Master of Arts in Education Class of 1994

“Having spent my undergraduate years in the woods of New Hampshire, I promised myself that I would pursue graduate studies in an urban setting.

A year-long Klingenstein fellowship for

Work Experience “ My first teaching job quickly confirmed how well I’d thrive in the creative workspace we call a classroom, with its young people

mentoring, communicating, inspiring—and love it all.”

chance to study educational leadership within a 12-person cohort at Columbia.”

1985-1988 History teacher at Berkshire School “ Having been a grateful scholarship recipient

and fascinating colleagues. I learned to do it all—teaching, coaching, advising,

private school educators provided me the

1988-1996 History teacher at Choate Rosemary Hall

as a student, I saw my time teaching and coaching at Choate as a way to repay the school for investing in me throughout my high school years. It strikes me as a healthy sign whenever independent schools can

“Shortly after Gina

1996-1998

and I were married,

Director of Studies at St. Stephen’s

her former upper

School in Rome, Italy

position assisting him at a small school in Rome, and we jumped at the chance for an international adventure. Gina and I worked closely together at St. Stephen’s, since she

of their faculty and staff.” “ I spent the last 16 years at Northfield Mount

school head called to offer me a

count their own alumni among the members

1998-2014 Held multiple positions ranging from teacher to interim Head of School at Northfield Mount Hermon

Hermon in a variety of roles that further shaped my philosophy of educational leadership. I forged lifelong relationships and met many remarkable people. We raised our children in dormitories, in the dining

served as the dean of students. We lived in

hall and on the playing fields. We loved our

a two-room dormitory apartment and led

time at NMH; yet after 16 years, we were

student excursions on weekends. Our son

Life Lessons

was sharp,’ and I felt ready to lead another

was born during our Italian sojourn, and we hosted many family members and friends who visited us in the Eternal City.”

ready for a new family adventure. My ‘saw

“Work hard, tell the truth and respect the intellectual life.”

school community.”

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HONORING TRADITION,

Welcoming Change

Meet the New Members of our Leadership Team Allison Price

Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid

Fast Facts:

Allison joins Tatnall from Germantown

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Passport! I travel wherever and whenever I can.

Academy in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, where she was the Assistant Head of School for Enrollment. In this role, Allison was responsible for all aspects of the admissions process, including strategic planning,

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Dream vacation: Two weeks in Acadia National Park in Maine hiking, kayaking and drinking lemonade on the front porch.

admission, marketing, financial aid and external relations. Prior to working at

An active community member, Allison has

delegate selection process for several years.

Germantown Academy, she held positions

volunteered for Breakthrough Manchester

Allison has been a regular at Secondary

at The Derryfield School in Manchester,

and The Steppingstone Foundation,

School Admission Test Board admission

New Hampshire, and Princeton Day

assisting local underprivileged students in

conferences over the past few years,

School in Princeton, New Jersey. She

their application process for independent

presenting on a range of topics, and is also an

earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology

schools. A former competitive figure skater,

active member of the National Association of

from Wellesley College and a master’s in

she also served as a voting member for the

Independent Schools.

education from Harvard University.

United States Figure Skating Association

Michael Talarico

Director of Advancement and Communications Mike joins Tatnall from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania, where he was the Director of Development. While at Widener, Mike managed a portfolio of major gift prospects and was responsible for securing annual, major and planned gifts for the university.

He helped direct a $58 million comprehensive campaign, which included various capital projects, endowments and scholarships. Mike was also involved with strategic planning for development and oversaw multiple school and campaign volunteer committees. Additionally,

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he established an athletics Hall of Fame and oversaw all athletic team fundraising.

avorite sports team: F Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers

Mike brings a rich athletic background with him to Tatnall. He served as the men’s head

Hidden talent: Cooking

Widener University for nine years. Mike earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Drew

hen I’m not working, W I enjoy: Playing golf

University and a master’s degree in education from Widener.

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lacrosse coach at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for three years, where he was named Conference Coach of the Year in 2002, and was the assistant men’s coach at

Planning for the Future Tatnall is entering the beginning phase of a strategic planning process. Board of Trustees Vice President Frank McKelvey has been selected as the chair and will be leading the committee members over the course of the next year as they lay out a strategic roadmap for the school’s future. The school looks forward to putting the plan in action next fall.

Welcome our New Members of the Board of Trustees

Deanna Bocchetti

Head of Lower School Deanna joins Tatnall from The Mandell School in

Fast Facts:

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Dana D. Nestor

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Rebecca King Rogers ’79

Favorite food: Anything my

2014-2015 Board of Trustees

Assistant Head of the

husband makes—he’s the

Caroline Brown Lintner ’83, President*

Elementary division.

best cook ever!

Frank J. McKelvey, III, Vice President*

Hometown: All over;

Stephen D. Marvin ’88, Vice President*

I’m an Army brat.

Carolyn J. Walker, Secretary*

Favorite sports team:

Thomas P. Ferry, Treasurer*

Arsenal, through marriage

Peter W. Atwater*

and now motherhood.

Cynthia A. Hewitt ’69

where she was the

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$30,000 literacy library

S. Mark Hurd*

through the New York

Caroline Tatnall Ketcham ’58

State Textbook Law and designed an urban farm with 14 raised beds

Margaret L. Laird ’86

and accompanying integrated curriculum. Prior to working at Mandell,

Elizabeth D. Maron*

Deanna held multiple positions during her 15 years at Collegiate

Dana D. Nestor*

School in New York City.

Deanna is also a dedicated volunteer who has worked on several projects to better the environment and community. She organized school groups to help clean up homes on Long Island after Hurricane

Wendy A. Owen* Mary Lu Currin Pamm ’78* Rebecca King Rogers ’79 Thomas C. Shea, Jr.*

Sandy and students groups to clean local parks. She also helped teach

J. Vincent Watchorn, III ’87

students how to plant and care for crops in the school’s vegetable

Cindy Pettinaro Wilkinson ’88*

garden. Deanna earned her bachelor’s degree in science from Syracuse

David T. Woods*

University and a master’s in education from City College of New York.

Terri M. Young

Deanna has three children—Lorenzo ’18, Olivia ’21 and Elena ’22.

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CATCHING

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May Day

Last spring’s May Day celebration proved, once again, the fruits of hard work, fun and tradition. The Alumni Faculty Award was presented to Sandra Idstein, Upper School guidance counselor, honoring her unwavering commitment to students for many generations. In keeping with tradition, the Preschool and Lower School students offered numerous performances, including the traditional Maypole Dance.

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1. Hutch Lee and Grace McKelvey 2. Mia Gordon and Anthony Coomes 3. Camille Giansiracusa 4. Peter Morgan 5. Anderson Gates and Julie Wilson 6. 2014 May Court 7. Anita Marcial, left, Sandra Idstein and Jonathan Silver ’06.

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Field Day The competition was fierce! In one of Tatnall’s favorite spring events, Field Day, Lower and Middle School students on the Swords and Shields teams displayed great athleticism, teamwork and sportsmanship.

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1. Benjamin Pizarro, left, and Paige Hiller 2. Serena Patel, left, and Lexie Maloy 3. Lydia Butler, left, Angelina Ritschel, Caleigh Hoban, Grace Nestor, Abby Soja, Elaina Teklits, Mikki Abbott, Paige Kozelka, Alexa DeClemente 4. Benjamin Mongare, standing, and Cameron Wright 5. Brendan Hanrahan, left, Kayla Woods, Samantha Stebal and Carl Marvin 6. The 3rd and 4th grade Swords team battling in tug-of-war.

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Up Commencement With campus in full bloom and not a cloud in the sky, Tatnall held its 83rd graduation ceremony on June 7, 2014. The 56-member class of 2014 will be remembered as one of the most ambitious and spirited to come through Tatnall’s doors. The Wooden Spoon, awarded by members of the senior class to one boy and one girl who exemplify the Tatnall spirit, was presented to Dana Holloway and Henry Paul, while the Triangle pin, the school’s highest award, was awarded to Henry Paul. The commencement address was given

by Richard Vague, managing director of Gabriel Investments, and father of Davis Vague ’14.

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Class of 2014 College Selections We send our best wishes to the members of the class of 2014, who are attending many of the nation’s top colleges and universities. Drop us a note to let us know how you’re doing!

Pierre Nathaniel Aden West Chester University of Pennsylvania Melanie Kea Altemus University of Delaware Rhett Warren Anderson Clemson University Shay Noelle Cannon Pennsylvania State University Jennifer Miller Carr Philadelphia University Howard Alexander Daniels Roanoke College Jennifer Louise Davis Yale University Morgan Louise Debnam University of Delaware Charlotte Anne Deering University of Delaware Nicole del Busto Ithaca College Erin Patricia Dodds Cabrini College Ian Michael Edstrom Eckerd College Kaitlin Marie Fischer Johns Hopkins University Nicole Marie Foley University of Delaware Brandon I. Goodge University of Delaware

John Neil Hagood North Carolina State University Savannah Rose Harrow University of Southern California Nyjil Alexander Hayward University of Delaware Joshua Benjamin Heisler Lehigh University Dana Holloway Hamilton College Meredith Ann Huffman Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Amanda Mercedes Hurd University of Pennsylvania Kyle Robert Jeanfreau University of Delaware Emily Elizabeth Juliano College of Charleston Abigail Elise Kaiser University of Richmond Peyton Michael Keen Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Grayson Lund Landon TBD Yao Lin University of California at San Diego

Madison Kendall Lodge Claremont McKenna College Richard C. Lou University of Pennsylvania Michael Patrick Lynch University of Maine Terran L. Mardis University of Delaware William A. Margolin North Carolina State University, Honors Program Tyler James Maron Wake Forest University Logan Lilly McFoy James Madison University Blake Edward Miller Susquehanna University Munachimso Pedro Osegbu New York University David Anthony Ostrowski Wake Forest University Henry Charles Paul Lehigh University Taylor Renee Reed College of Charleston Abigail Barnes Riegel Savannah College of Art and Design John Michael Roberts University of Delaware Erika Jianyue Rumbold Ithaca College

Elizabeth Mary-Swenson Schreiber Furman University Cynthia Whitney Sellar James Madison University Aliya Siddiqui Emory University Thomas James Oliver Smith University of Virginia Megan Elizabeth Stack Stratman Ithaca College Jeffrey Tyler Taschner University of Delaware Nicholas Joseph Teklits Boston University Joseph Lawrence Tigani Hamilton College Davis William Vague New York University Caitlin Rose Vandiver Elizabethtown College Julie Leigh Wilson Vassar College Ryan James Wolfe Wake Forest University Danielle Johanna Wolfs University of Miami Bichen Xu University of Washington

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Around Campus Each spring is jam-packed with events on Tatnall’s campus. From annual traditions to new projects and impromptu celebrations, the hallways and classrooms are always buzzing with activity.

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1. Recent graduates Erika Rumbold and Dana Holloway showcase Chinese ribbon dancing. 2. Taking a break from working in the garden, Lower School students pose in the certified native plants garden. 3. Current 1st graders Mia Gordon, left, Scarlet Abel and Kayla Anzilotti in last year’s Preschool production of Chinese Cinderella. 4. McKenna Barry working on the SMART Board. 5. 7th grade French students race tricycles across campus during annual Tour de Tatnall. 6. Emily Rose introduces her service-dog-in-training to the preschoolers during Disabilities Week. 7. Lower School students celebrated “I Love to Read” month by competing in the Reading Olympics. 8. 8th graders gather outside the White House prior to their tour. 9. Mary Garrett, school nurse, introduces Lower School students to yoga.

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Spring 2014 Student Awards MIDDLE SCHOOL

Overall Excellence in English: Chase Boardman, Jeffrey Crossland, Danielle Cuoco, Brooke Dennison, Caroline James, Lucy Keenan, Edward Saad, Esther Weyer, Ellen Zammarchi Speech Award: Chase Boardman, Bill Carroll, Danielle Cuoco, Brooke Dennison, Samantha Hutchinson, Emily Jasani, Lucy Keenan, Silvija Meixner, Edward Saad, Esther Weyer, Ellen Zammarchi, Emily Zuleba History Award: Chase Boardman, Jeffrey Crossland, Danielle Cuoco, Jalen del Rosario, Brooke Dennison, Caroline James, Lucy Keenan, Carl Marvin, Emily Zuleba Geometry Award: Esther Weyer Algebra Award: Maddie Hoban, Claire Jones, Lucy Keenan, Rachel Margolin, Ellen Zammarchi, Emily Zuleba

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Middle School Citizenship Award winners

ACADEMICS True Grit in English Award: Maddie Hoban, Regan Kerr, Will Provine, Samantha Steblai, Andre Ward

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Excellence in Science: Chase Boardman, Brooke Dennison, Maddie Hoban, Emily Jasani, Lucy Keenan, Rachel Margolin, Silvija Meixner, Edward Saad, Esther Weyer, Kayla Woods, Emily Zuleba

Brendan Hanrahan, Max Hardin, Maddie Hoban, Caroline James, Roy Lee, Silvija Meixner, Cameron Narimanian, Pedro Santolaya, Samantha Steblai, Jack Tigani, Andre Ward, Kayla Woods

Most Improved Scientists: Bill Carroll, Jalen del Rosario, Claire Jones, Ellen Zammarchi

ARTS

8th Grade Spanish Award: Danielle Cuoco, Jalen del Rosario, Edward Saad

Perseverance Award: Jalen del Rosario, Brooke Dennison

8th Grade Latin Award: Conner Malley, Esther Weyer

Most Inventive: Silvija Meixner

8th Grade French Award: Lucy Keenan

Born to Be an Artist: Nadine Mongare

Middle School Band Award: Leslie Butler

Best in Show: Esther Weyer

SPECIAL AWARDS

7th Grade Outstanding Choristers: Allie Finio, Cole Hiller, Will Kozelka, Gianna Sparta

5th Grade Citizenship Award: Nicole Crivelli, Gregory Datto

ATHLETICS Six-Season Participation (8th graders): Claire Crivelli, Danielle Cuoco, Ryan Esmond, Brendan Hanrahan, Max Hardin, Regan Kerr, Roy Lee, Conner Malley, Carl Marvin, Silvija Meixner, Edward Saad, Samantha Steblai, Laura Taschner, Kayla Woods, Emily Zuleba Varsity Participation: Shelby Bailey-Smiley, Jeffrey Crossland, Danielle Cuoco, Ryan Esmond,

Ceramicist Award: Chase Boardman

Brooke Dennison, Danielle Cuoco, Bill Carroll 8th Grade Valor Award: Lucy Keenan, Nadine Mongare 8th Grade Excellence in Music Award: Ellen Zammarchi 7th Grade Excellence in Music: Elizabeth Hamilton, Cole Hiller, Sasha Jernakoff, Andrew Sontchi 8th Grade Excellence in Music: Rachel Margolin, Silvija Meixner, Cameron Narimanian, Kayla Woods

7th Grade Choral Spirit Award: Henry duPont, Olivia Hardin

6th Grade Citizenship Award: Max Leary, Hadley Morgan, Zach Narimanian, Kimmi Woods

7th Grade Most Improved Chorister: Caroline Bell, Sidney Lodge

7th Grade Citizenship Award: Julianna Barry, Henry duPont

8th Grade Choral Spirit Award: Kevin Jasani, Alexa O’Neil

8th Grade Citizenship Award: Kevin Jasani, Lucy Keenan

8th Grade Most Improved Choristers: Conner Malley, Nadine Mongare

Barnhill Award: Chase Boardman, Ellen Zammarchi

8th Grade Outstanding Choristers: Bill Carroll, Danielle Cuoco

Gold Buckle Award: Maddie Hoban, Edward Saad Kurcon Award: Edward Saad, Esther Weyer

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UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS The Trainer Scholar: Oliver Campbell Karen Williams Scholar: Caroline Foley Misses Hebb Scholar: Talia Kramer

Ann Bryan Halabi English Award for Excellence in Writing: Jennifer Davis, Dana Holloway, Thomas Smith Frances Tatnall Ball History Award: Dana Holloway, Julie Wilson Harold R. Livingston History Award: Jennifer Davis, Ryan Wolfe

Linda D. Margulis Life Science Award: Ian Edstrom, Kaitlin Fischer Delaware Section of the American Chemical Society 2014 Textbook Award: Danielle Wolfs

ATHLETICS

Director’s Award: Karl Holler, Beatrice Lintner

Kohler Cup: Henry Paul

Valor Award: Fernando Garcia

Henry Lea Tatnall Scholar: Aubrey Kingston Stephen Watchorn Scholar: Jason Kramer

Kaufmann Mathematics Award: David Ostrowski

Rosemary Crawford Scholar: Emily Rose

Dennis Hauck Award: Julie Wilson

Frances D.S. Tatnall Scholar: Nicholas Robinson

Growth & Commitment Award: Henry Paul

Williams Book Award: Meredith Cohen

French Award: Tyler Maron

ARTS

Spanish Award: Dana Holloway, David Ostrowski, Julie Wilson

Innovation in Art and Design Award: Baiheng Chen

Dr. Robert Zaetta Foreign Language Award: Rhett Anderson, Amanda Hurd, Peyton Keen, Nicholas Teklits, Jerry Xu

Junior Excellence in Art Award: Claire Biordi, Mackenzie Gaul

Brown Book Award: Aubrey Kingston Randolph Macon Book Award: Christina Morgan Bryn Mawr Award: Miranda Grenville University of Pennsylvania Book Award: Alexandra Lintner Frederick Douglass Award: Stephen Kramer Middlebury History Prize: Marcus Thornburn Wellesley College Book Award: Katherine Finio

Cum Laude Society members

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Bausch & Lomb Award: Miranda Grenville

Outstanding Athletes: Erin Dodds, John Hagood Scholar Athletes: Dana Holloway, Richard Lou

Pursuit of Artistic Excellence: Marguerite Catanzaro

RPI Award: Aubrey Kingston

RISD Book Award: Munachimso Osegbu

Chemistry Award: Yifan Ma, Henry Paul

Most Dedicated Artist Award: Niha Khatri

Physics Award: David Ostrowski

Senior Excellence in Art Award: Ian Edstrom, Nicole Foley

Mrs. Robert N. Downs III Environmental Science Award: Alexandra Lintner

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Thomas Smith

12-Season Athletes: Rhett Anderson, Howard Daniels, Brandon Goodge, John Hagood, Meredith Huffman, Peyton Keen, Terran Mardis, Henry Paul

John Watchorn Mathematics Award: William Margolin

Dartmouth Book Award: Alexandra Lintner

Wooden Spoon Award

Pursuit of Musical Excellence: Malcolm Godshall

Music Spectrum Award: Erika Rumbold Outstanding Choristers: Melanie Altemus, Morgan Debnam, Erika Rumbold Most Improved Choristers: Malcolm Godshall Choral Spirit Award: Abigail Kaiser Student Director and Leadership Music Award: Savannah Harrow Drama Award: Melanie Altemus, Nicole del Busto, Nicole Foley Lovell Bowl: Savannah Harrow

SPECIAL AWARDS The Triangle Pin: Henry Paul

Director’s Award: Miranda Grenville

Wooden Spoon Award: Dana Holloway, Henry Paul

John Philip Sousa Award: David Ostrowski

Service Award: Meredith Huffman

Outstanding Music Achievement Award: Miranda Grenville, Daniel Murphy, Teresa Pan

Class of 1996 Prize: Ian Edstrom

Pursuit of Musical Excellence: Cyntaya Derecskey, Jason Kramer, Justin Leary

Cum Laude: Dana Holloway Cum Laude Initiation: Kaitlin Fischer, Amanda Hurd, Madison Lodge, Henry Paul, Thomas Smith

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Over the summer, many of our students were busy traveling, interning, playing sports and further developing their talents and passions.

Alex Lintner ’15 and Mirthe Berends ’16 were no exception.

Ben von Duyke, back left, Alex Lintner, Nate Memba, front left, and Julie Wilson

Mirthe visiting with patients in ICU following surgery, bearing stuffed animals and gift bags from home to lift their spirits.

Alex Lintner ’15 Alex Lintner has a passion for all things related to agriculture.

A self-proclaimed green thumb and environmental activist, she organized an Upper School garden initiative and kept the project thriving all summer long. In late May, Alex and fellow classmates Nate Memba ’16, Ben von Duyke ’16, Julie Wilson ’14 and Jacob Weyer ’15 got the go-ahead to plant a garden. With the help of Peter Bookman, recently retired Upper School science teacher, they were able to expand upon the already existing garden near the track at the back of campus.

Nearly tripling the size of the garden, Alex orchestrated the planting of tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, radishes, green beans, honeydew, squash, lettuce, zucchini and pumpkins. Not only is Alex drawn to making things grow in all kinds of places—attending the Farm to Fork program at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine—she also has a passion for giving back. From the onset of the project, the fruits of the students’ labor were donated to the Delaware Food Bank. To date, the garden has yielded more than 100 pounds of produce.

Alex and classmates work hard to keep the garden prospering over the hot summer months.

Mirthe Berends ’16 From assisting in surgeries to helping evaluate dental health and passing out stuffed animals, Mirthe Berends saw firsthand the medical needs of underprivileged children this summer in Arequipa, Peru. Joining her mother, Wilma Berends, Mirthe spent one week gaining the education of a lifetime working through Hearts with Hope Foundation, an organization that provides medical, dental and humanitarian assistance to children with congenital heart disease in the underserved global community.

During her week in Peru, Mirthe spent time in the operating room, where she assisted the cardiac surgeon. Under the supervision of a nurse practitioner, she was allowed to cut the sternal wires while they were closing a chest and helped remove pace wires and chest tubes. She also spent time visiting schools and orphanages, where the children received medical and dental evaluations.

Teaching kids about dental hygiene, helping with the recovery of the kids who underwent anesthesia and passing out her own stuffed animals from home, Mirthe provided a lending hand wherever necessary.

Mirthe helping remove a chest tube the day after surgery.

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GIRLS SOCCER The 2014 girls soccer season brought about many changes and new faces to the program. Throughout the spring, the squad members greatly improved their attacking and defensive play and demonstrated great effort. Led by

Spring 2014

captains Emily Juliano (senior) and Elise

Athletic Highlights

Brown (junior), the rematch against Tower Hill proved to be one of the most memorable, as the team pulled off its first win of the season, outscoring the Hillers 2-1. Sophomore Joy Lee was named second team all-state and also earned first team all-conference honors, along with sophomore Caroline Zuleba, sophomore Libby Juliano and Elise. Rounding out the conference recognitions, sophomore Amanda Meixner, junior Talia Kramer and Emily

Juliano were named second team all-conference. Although

GOLF Another successful year was recorded in the golf history books this season, as the team won the Delaware Independent School Conference championship for the fifth consecutive year. Tatnall ended the season with only one loss, finishing 11-1-3, while claiming the number-one ranking in the state for several weeks throughout the season. Despite coming short of state championship aspirations, the team finished in fifth place at the two-day state tournament in Dover. Senior Joe Tigani and junior Davis Mitchell both received all-state honors for their play, while junior Kevin Levitsky received honorable mention. The program said goodbye to two senior captains, Joe and Tyler Maron, along with Davis, who moved to North Carolina with his family. We are extremely proud of the team’s efforts and the way it represented Tatnall all year. Golf is a difficult game, full of frustrations and patience-trying moments, but the squad showed consistent competitiveness, class and sportsmanship.

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the squad graduated Aliya Siddiqui, Emily and Abigail Riegel (manager), they look forward to making big strides during the 2015 season.

BOYS LACROSSE Finishing with a 6-9 record, the team barely missed the playoffs. Showing constant improvement all year, Tatnall’s biggest win came against conference foe Wilmington Friends marking the squad’s first win against the Quakers since 2009. Tatnall finished second in the conference with a 4-2 record and placed three players—seniors David Ostrowski and Ian Edstrom and sophomore Sean Esmond—on the Delaware Independent School Conference allconference team. David also played in the senior all-star game at Wesley College, while both he and Sean were voted team MVP. Lowell Konyk won the Hornet Award for attitude and “grit” and was honored at the all-state banquet with the prestigious Mellor Award. The team graduated four talented seniors, John Roberts, David, Ian and Nick Teklits, but will return leading scorer Austin Edge and team MVP, Sean.

GIRLS LACROSSE The 2014 team balanced fun with growth and hard work. The 12 enthusiastic freshmen were met by seven outgoing senior leaders and merged for a season of exciting wins—including victories over Westtown School and Sanford. Strong team bonds were forged during the unusually high number of indoor practices held during a snowy preseason, a spring break trip to Rehoboth and spirited scavenger hunts. Several milestones were achieved as junior Margaret Crivelli scored her 100th career goal against Sussex Tech and senior Julie Wilson recorded her 300th career save against Brandywine. First team all-conference honors were received

by Margaret, senior Cynthia Sellar and senior Megan Stratman. Second team all-conference honors went to Julie, sophomore Meredith Boardman, senior Dana Holloway and junior Caroline Nee. Additionally, sophomore Emilie Hager received all-conference honorable mention, and Megan and Julie represented Tatnall in the Senior All-Star Game.

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continued

TRACK & FIELD The boys and girls spring track season was one that will be

includes senior Patrick Lynch, senior Henry Paul, Ben and

remembered for a long time to come. As individual as the

Jack won gold, as did the 4x400-relay team of junior Nate

sport of track and field appears to many, it is truly a team

Memba, senior Rhett Anderson, Ben and Jack. A few

sport here at Tatnall. This season, our boys and girls teams

days later, in the hotly contested Delaware DIAA Meet of

used early-season meets to develop as a team, and when

Champions, three Tatnall boys won gold: Stephen (3200m),

championship season arrived, they were ready for battle.

Nick (discus) and Jack (800m).

Boys – On May 17, Tatnall captured the boys Division II

Girls – Overcoming a rough start, the squad members

team state championship. Senior captain Terran Mardis

showed great discipline as they molded themselves into

took home gold in the triple jump with a lifetime best of

a state championship team. Starting off the state meet

43’11.5” after earning a silver medal in the long jump earlier

on a high note, the 4x800-relay team of senior Nicole

that day. Senior Jack Hagood anchored the 4x400- and

Foley, senior Liz Schreiber, freshman Quinn Teklits and

4x800-relay teams, both of which won gold. He was also the

sophomore Jill Reinhardt came in first place. Freshman

state champion in the 800m with a time of 1:54.97. Junior

Caroline Foley had an impressive day as she claimed silver

teammates Ben Boswell and Stephen Garrett joined him

in both the 1600m and 3200m races. The 4x200-relay team,

in that 800m to claim silver and bronze. Tatnall was the only

which includes junior Cassie Heenan, freshman Savannah

team to accomplish the impressive feat of earning first,

Pankow, junior Kendra Riley and eighth grader Kayla

second and third place in any one event in either Division I or

Woods, ran an incredible season best, earning a silver medal.

Division II all day. Earlier in the meet, Ben claimed first place

Kayla placed fourth in the high jump and contributed major

in the 1600m, running 4:25.62, while Stephen finished in

team points in the relays, while Kendra placed fourth in the

second place. Stephen then came back to run the 3200m,

300m hurdles. In dramatic fashion, the state title came down

winning with a time of 9:54.31 with brother Joey Garrett

to the last event. The 4x400-relay team of Jill, Savannah,

coming in second. Junior throwing ace Nick Robinson

Kayla and Kendra delivered right on time, claiming the gold

also claimed major points by placing third in the shot put

medal and ultimately securing the team championship!

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BOYS TENNIS

singles title by completing an undefeated season (14-0) and

The program recorded one of the most successful seasons

earning first team all-state honors. Competing in their first

the Tatnall men have ever had. Finishing the regular

state tournament, sophomore Marc Paul and freshman

season 13-2, the team earned second place in the state

Louis Zammarchi won the championship at second doubles,

championship, only one point short of the title. Senior Richie

and both earned first team all-state recognition. Throughout

Lou claimed his third first team singles championship and

the season, a variety of players stepped up to help propel the

finished his season 19-0. He was also named the Delaware

team to one of its best finishes in recent memory. Looking

“Tennis Player of the Year” and earned first team all-state

ahead, an enthusiastic crop of sophomores and freshmen are

honors. Sophomore Scott Battaglia, who was injured in the

eager to move up to the varsity squad. The future continues

latter part of the season, came back to capture the second

to look bright for the Hornets’ racquets.

BASEBALL Baseball finished the year 11-7, falling just one game short of qualifying for the state championship tournament. At the midway point in the season, the squad was unstoppable as it rallied for seven straight victories to keep its tournament hopes alive. The team was led by senior captains Brandon Goodge, Tyler Taschner and Peyton Keen. Freshman Oliver Campbell recorded a successful freshman campaign, finishing the year with a 5-1 record on the mound. In an impressive feat, Brandon and Oliver earned first team all-conference (Brandon as a pitcher and Oliver as an outfielder) and second team all-conference (Brandon as a catcher and Oliver as a pitcher). Additionally, Zach Roseman (3rd base) earned first team all-conference and Tyler (outfield) earned second team all-conference. While the senior class will be missed, Tatnall has a bright future ahead, as sophomores Zach, Jimmy Lamiet and Drew Kobasa are poised to step up for a successful 2015 season.

GIRLS TENNIS The Hornets finished with an overall record of 6-8 but went out on a high note, winning the last five matches to close out the year. Two of the five wins were 5-0 shutouts against Thomas McKean High School and St. Mark’s High School, with the remaining three against Ursuline Academy, Sanford School and Alexis I. duPont High School. Helping lead the way for the Hornets throughout the season were senior captain Kaitlin Fischer at first singles, senior captain Abby Kaiser at second singles and the first doubles team of senior Madison Lodge and freshman Pepper McCulloch. The squad looks forward to getting back on the courts this spring.

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Campus

Students Expand their Global Understanding through International Friends Since partnering with AFS in the mid-1950s, Tatnall has hosted more than 60 students from more than 20 different countries: ■■

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As part of our mission to prepare students for college (and beyond), Tatnall places a great deal of importance on opportunities to increase ones knowledge and appreciation of other nations and cultures. As a result, the school has actively participated in exchange programs with schools in Denmark, Italy and China over the last few years. These exchanges enable foreign students to experience American culture and education at Tatnall, while affording Tatnall students the opportunity to travel to a foreign country, live with an exchange family, attend school and tour historical and cultural sites.

This fall, Tatnall is excited to host three students from China and Germany through its two partner exchange programs. Yichen (Johnson) Guo, a freshman from Xi’an, China,

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programs have become an integral part of the Tatnall experience, as they enable students

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France (3)

and their families to learn about new cultures and develop lifelong friendships.

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Turkmenistan

and Tianqi (Terry) Li, a sophomore from Sichuan, China, are here through the Renascentia Hall International program. Julia Mueckler, an Upper School student from Eitorf, Germany, joins us through the American Field Service (AFS) program. Both of these exchange

Cathy Edge, Tatnall’s international student liaison, believes the exchange programs help promote Tatnall’s goal of encouraging respect for diversity. “With these programs, students and the entire Tatnall community embark on journeys of personal growth through intercultural learning experiences. Participants develop new skills and gain a broader perspective on the world while building meaningful and lasting connections.”

Hosting an international student is a great opportunity for all involved. The requirements for hosting

and food and offer the same guidance, love and support you show your own children.

For more information about the programs, visit www. afsusa.org, www. renashall.com or contact Cathy Edge at (302) 998-2292 x 4463 or edge@tatnall.org.

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What’s New in Science?

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Forensic Science Over the summer, Upper School science teacher Sharon Kreamer participated in the Bertino Forensics Science Institute in preparation for the launch of Tatnall’s new Forensic Science class—a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) elective. The class will incorporate math, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, technology and writing skills through hands-on activities, labs, case studies and evidence analysis. Don’t be surprised if you witness several “crime scenes” on campus this fall!

Environmental Science Program Selected for National Conference Last October, new Upper School science teacher Dean Goodwin, along with Tatnall science teachers, shared the school’s innovative environmental science program at the 43rd North American Association for Environmental Education National Conference in Ottawa, Canada. The teachers presented Tatnall’s extensive program and how the school utilizes its campus as an outdoor classroom in a presentation titled, “An Innovative Multidisciplinary School Program for Ages 3 to Grade 12.” Providing resources and generating ideas for other educators on how they can better incorporate science for every age level, Tatnall is helping lead the way in environmental science education.

STEM Grant As part of the state Department of Education’s Mathematics and Science Partnership Program Grant, Henry Fischer, Penny Rodrick-Williams, Mary O’Connell and Julia Downs participated in a one-week summer institute at the University of Delaware’s Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Laboratory. They presented one 90-minute lesson plan to teachers and students from surrounding schools and then participated in other teachers’ projects as part of the collaborative to share cross-curriculum science projects.

With a goal to create quality interactive lessons, as well as show students how to solve problems using an interdisciplinary approach, these teachers are ready to incorporate what they learned at Tatnall.

Apiary Club In April, the Upper School announced the creation of the Apiary Club. Shortly thereafter, two honeybee colonies were installed near the wetland area by the track and registered as an apiary with the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Under the guidance of Stephanie Silverman, Upper School art teacher, and Bill Schluter, Upper School history teacher, club members will maintain detailed journals of each hive inspection, engage in hands-on work, track the queen bee and learn about the interventions beekeepers take to maintain the health of the hive population. This great addition to campus marks another one-of-a-kind program within Tatnall’s Environmental Science program.

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Parallel Paths for Almost 42 Years

Greg Mentzer

Bruce Chipman

When alumni return to campus, their

“Tatnall’s strength has always been the way in which teachers

first stop is often to visit Upper School

are encouraged to think outside the box and pursue their passions,”

English teacher Bruce Chipman and

said Greg. “The school affords great freedom to its faculty and

Lower School science teacher Greg

allows creativity in the curriculum. No one has ever said, ‘No, you

Mentzer. Part of the reason for those

can’t try that in the classroom.’”

visits is because so many of Tatnall’s

Bruce also acknowledges the school’s unique approach to

alums had one or both as teachers, as

teaching and ever-present dedication to scholarship. “I’ve engaged

both are entering their 42nd year of teaching at the school.

in numerous substantial professional development conferences and

Although they teach in different departments, Bruce and Greg

classes and am always encouraged to keep learning. Likewise, our

have shared a similar path. Both began their Tatnall career in 1973.

students don’t have to fit a certain mold. We encourage exploration,

Both married Tatnall teachers (Bruce was even married on campus).

uniqueness and well-roundedness. Our students aren’t only an

Greg taught Bruce’s son (Zachary ’94), daughter (Hannah ’06) and

academic, athlete or artist, because everyone is provided the

granddaughter (Devon ’24), while Bruce taught Greg’s brother

opportunity to pursue a multitude of academic and extracurricular

(Scott ’83) and stepdaughter (Charlotte ’14).

interests.”

Both men have witnessed a lot of change at Tatnall—change

More than anything, the students are what draw Bruce and

that’s largely been in the form of growth and improvement—from

Greg back each year. They have a special perspective on what

facility upgrades to the addition of new academic programs and

it means to be the “family” school, from the second-generation

athletic teams.

students sitting in their classrooms today to the not-so-distant

“The curriculum has evolved in breadth and depth since my

third-generation students they will be teaching in the near future.

arrival,” said Bruce. “As the English department chair for 30 years,

They are a witness to the Tatnall legacy that runs deep in so many

I’ve seen the addition of our film curriculum, AP courses and the

families, and they appreciate the role they’ve played in that legacy.

transition of Showcase to a full-credit class.”

Greg added, “As long-time coaches, we can both attest to the growth of our athletics department. We offer an incredible number of sports for a school this size; I’ve seen the options double since my arrival.”

As consistent presences on campus, they both realize the factors that have kept them here for so many years.

“I hope students remember me as a passionate teacher who always cared about them,” said Greg. “I want to be known as someone who loves his job and encourages a love of science.”

Bruce added, “I always try to instill the importance of having an open mind and thinking both critically and creatively. I want my students to understand that in life, there are more questions than answers, and that is ok. I also hope I was the source of a few laughs along the way.”

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Faculty Grants Take Tatnall Teachers off Campus The professional development

This summer, to mark the 75th

of Tatnall faculty has always

anniversary of John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes

“Steinbeck’s ideas

been a priority for the school.

of Wrath,” Upper School guidance counselor

are as alive and

In this spirit, Tatnall established an endowment many years ago to ensure that scholarship and individual improvement

Sandra Idstein used a Tatnall enrichment grant to visit Cannery Row, Salinas and other California locations featured in this Pulitzer portrayal of Dust Bowl migrants, Idstein discovered many stories that relate to modern-day immigrants. “Steinbeck’s

of teaching. Each year, Tatnall

ideas are as alive and thought-provoking as they were 75 years

teachers have the opportunity

ago!” she remarked.

Tatnall faculty grant to fund the pursuit of study, research or other enriching activities.

as they were 75

Prize-winning author’s novels. Focusing on Steinbeck’s

would always be a cornerstone

to apply for this funding via a

thought-provoking years ago!”

Upper School French and Spanish teacher Charlene Lambert traveled to Australia on a grant to learn about the history

The goal is simple—constant

of its aboriginal people and the

growth.

efforts to recognize and respect their culture and practices. She

With expectation that the funds will be used within the calendar year, a committee of trustees, faculty members

also visited the Sydney Opera House and saw wild kangaroos in the Blue Mountains.

Steve Wermus, Upper School English teacher, used a Tatnall faculty grant

and the Head of School awards

to examine the best ways to teach vocabulary and to translate grammatical

the grants. This past summer,

knowledge into better writing. In addition to reading multiple textbooks, he

a number of current faculty

discussed best practices with other veteran English teachers at a College Board

put their grants to good use by traveling, attending

workshop in Philadelphia. As a result, he plans to integrate more sentence composition lessons into the 9th grade course and to share a summary report with the Upper School’s English department.

conferences and researching in order to chase their academic

In Dublin this June, Upper School English teacher

goals. As you read about all

Jennifer Ripel used her grant to trace the routes

the professional development

traveled by the main characters in James Joyce’s novel,

our faculty are constantly

“Ulysses,” and to visit locations significant to Joyce’s life. Attending performances, lectures and visiting

participating in, look for the

various locales that played an important role in his

icon to denote which were

life, she learned about Irish culture and literature. She

recipients of 2013-2014 Tatnall

also participated in a “Bloomsday” celebration, a day

faculty grants.

made famous in his novel, that featured Edwardian-era costumes, food and public book readings.

Statue of James Joyce in Dublin

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Notes Tatnall welcomes four new faculty members for 2014-2015 school year Dean Goodwin – Dean succeeds Dr. Peter

For Tatnall Teachers, the Learning Never St In April, Colleen Hoban, Lower School technology teacher, coorganized the first-ever EdcampDE. Referred to as an “unconference,” this professional development collaborative allowed teachers to

Bookman as the Upper School science teacher.

connect and share ideas, issues and innovations with fellow educators

He joins Tatnall from Christchurch School in

from around the tri-state area.

Virginia, where he was the director of Marine and Environmental Science. He received his bachelor’s

Upper School science teacher Josh Gates was busy this summer.

in science from the University of Salford in

He participated in a three-day physics teachers’ camp at St. Andrew’s

England and his Ph.D. from the University of

School, where he wrote three new interactive web simulations for use

Leicester in England. With more than 20 years of

in physics and AP physics and developed level one and two AP Physics

experience in independent schools, he has taught

courses for Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. Additionally, he

a variety of science courses.

taught two programming courses for Tatnall’s summer camp.

Alanna Morris – As the new Upper School

Marc Scott, Middle School social studies teacher, was selected

history teacher, Alanna joins Tatnall from

as a National Endowment for the Humanities summer scholar and

Providence Country Day School. She received

participated in the one-week workshop titled, “Secret Culture, Public

her bachelor’s in history from Bates College

Lives: Slavery in the Colonial Chesapeake” in Edgewater, Maryland.

in Lewiston, Maine, and her master’s in

During the workshop, he visited the Maryland Archaeological

theological studies from Weston Jesuit School

Conservation Laboratory, Sotterley Historic Plantation and the

of Theology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With

Maryland State Archives.

more than 10 years of teaching experience, she has taught a variety of subjects, from AP

Heather Brooks, Lower School librarian and reading teacher,

European History to Western Civilization and

attended her third EdmodoCon, an annual online educational

World Religions.

technology conference. Most recently, she spent her Labor Day

Mary Kate Newell – Joining as the new Lower School music teacher, Mary Kate brings

weekend at the Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

a wealth of experience. She received her

In July, Upper School choral director

bachelor’s and master’s in music education

Wilson Somers studied choral conducting

from the University of Delaware and her Ph.D.

with Dr. Rodney Eichenberger at

from Temple University. She taught graduate-

his Choral Conductors Workshop in

level courses at Loyola University in Baltimore,

Alexandria, Virginia. Additionally, it

Maryland, and was an adjunct professor at the

was his honor to be placed as the final

University of Delaware. For many, Mary Kate

conductor in the workshop concert.

will be a familiar face on campus, as she has held numerous musical positions at Tatnall for

Preschool teacher Jeanne Poggi

the last 17 years.

participated in her third Teachers Write!

Richard Willard - Rick joins the Lower School

virtual summer writing camp for teachers

as full-time first grade associate teacher. He received his bachelor’s in science from Boston University, MBA from Drexel University and is

Wilson Somers, left, and Dr. Rod Eichenberger

and librarians. This online community believes that teachers who instruct writing should “walk the walk.” The course

certified to teach K-6. Rick is assisting in both

includes daily writing assignments, support from published authors

first grade homerooms and teaching a section

and the opportunity to develop relationships with fellow writers. As

of reading and math.

someone who has always aspired to publish a book, Jeanne shared her first piece with the community this summer.

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tops Upper School art teacher Stephanie Silverman attended the National Gallery of Art Summer Teacher Institute in Washington, D.C. She also attended

Stephanie Silverman at the National Gallery of Art.

Laurel Leary at the National Robotics Engineering Center

Moore College of Art & Design’s Teachers Summer Institute

Tatnall will form a First® Lego® League to compete at future

in Philadelphia. Moore College of Art & Design recently

science events.

established the Stephanie Silverman Scholarship for Excellence in the Arts to recognize Silverman’s role as a

Upper School English Department Head Bruce Chipman

mentor to young women artists. She recently awarded two

spent a week at Harvard University studying American

$20,000 scholarships to Tatnall seniors Mackenzie Gaul and

protest literature as part of The Gilder Lehrman Institute

Claire Biordi.

of American History. The research and discussions focused on writings from the Revolution to the present, specializing

In July, Upper School director of college counseling

in the literature of abolition and the civil rights movement.

Leigh Morgan visited New York colleges with counselors

Bruce presented about the politically transformative anti-war

from Tower Hill, Sanford, Padua and St. Thomas Moore.

writings and songs of the 1960s. He also spent several hours

During the trip, she visited Cornell, Syracuse, Hamilton,

in the rare book collection in Harvard’s library viewing original

Colgate and Hobart & William Smith Colleges.

writings of Tom Paine, John Brown, Walt Whitman, Frederick Douglass and Henry David Thoreau.

Bill Schluter, Upper School history teacher, received a History to attend a one-week seminar at The University of

In May, Charles Umiker, Upper School Latin teacher, earned his master’s degree

Edinburgh in July on the topic of Thomas Jefferson and the

in classics from Villanova University. In the

Scottish Enlightenment.

spring, he was also appointed as a delegate

partial grant from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American

of the Classical Association of the Atlantic In July, Lower School reading specialist Julia Rominger

States to the American Classical League

attended a two-day Lindamood-Bell® Workshop on Seeing

(ACL). In June, he attended the national

Stars , a program to help students with decoding and

ACL convention in Williamsburg, Virginia,

spelling. She also attended a one-day workshop at the

and in August, he was appointed president

Reading ASSIST Institute with the Reading Horizons

of the Delaware Classical Association.

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program on the importance of coding words to help students with decoding.

In September, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association

Laurel Leary, Upper School computer science teacher,

presented head coach Patrick Castagno

Charles Umiker

attended the National Robotics Engineering Center in

with the 2014 Girls High School Track &

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for Robotics Academy Certified

Field Coach of the Year Award for the state of Delaware.

EV3 Professional Development and Carnegie Mellon Robotics

Additionally, Coach Castagno was selected as the Delaware

EV3 Training. “I learned how to create computer programs

Girls State Coach of the Year for the 2014 track and field

that will enable robots to use sensors for detection and move

season by the New Castle County Coaches Association.

through their environment,” she said. This year, the Middle School curriculum will add robotics, and Laurel is hoping that

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Q&A

Success Starts Here Richie Lou ’14:

Q: Which groups or activities were you most involved with at Tatnall? What did you gain from that involvement?

Richie and fellow Class of 2014 members

Q: What was the determining factor in selecting the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania?

A: Business interests me, because it links everything together. No matter what you do, business will always be involved. Having the opportunity to study business, especially

A: Tennis was one of my

as an undergrad at one of the world’s best business schools,

primary activities. I was the

will open up many opportunities for my future.

team captain as a senior Richie and UPenn President Amy Gutmann

and led the team to a second-place state finish during my senior year. I

also won three singles state championships during my time at Tatnall. As a senior, I acted as the project manager for our senior class gift. This proved to be one of my most influential experiences at Tatnall, as it taught me how to

Q: What did you do over the summer break?

A: I traveled to Beijing to visit my grandparents and held an internship at Ogilvy Public Relations, one of the largest international advertising agencies. There, I was able to help with strategic marketing research for clients like UPS and VisitBritain.

manage a big project and collaborate with experienced adults.

Q: What will you miss most about Tatnall?

Q: Since you will be going away to college, what homecooked meal will you look forward to the most when returning home?

A: Tatnall’s strength has always been its ability to create a

A: To tell you the truth, Penn’s food isn’t half bad. Unlike

community. Going into a large school like the University of Pennsylvania, I now realize how small Tatnall was, but also how close everyone was—students and teachers alike.

most college students, I look forward to eating at the dining halls. However, I’m still going to miss my dad’s cooking.

Q: What is your most cherished Tatnall memory?

Q: What advice would you give to this year’s freshmen to help them maximize their Upper School experience?

A: There are so many amazing memories that choosing one

A: Always look for ways to get ahead. If you’re ahead, you

wouldn’t do justice to the others. However, one that stands

don’t have to worry about falling behind or stressing along

out is senior skip day—one

with your peers. Also, always be ambitious and never settle

of the few times I completely

for what everyone else is doing. If only juniors are allowed

broke school rules. I have

to take AP courses, try to be the first sophomore. If an

some of the best friends

economics course isn’t offered in the curriculum, create one

anyone could ever ask for,

with the help of a teacher. And when something doesn’t go

and skipping school with

right for you, find another way. Those who will succeed in

them will be a memory I

Upper School are those who constantly look for new ways to

always cherish.

reach their goals.

Richie presenting at Ogilvy Public Relations

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Reunion

Alumni Reunion: New York City

Battling Mother Nature all winter long, the annual New York City Tatnall Alumni Chapter Reunion took place on May 1 after being postponed from the original February date. With a turnout of more than 40 alumni and current teachers, the event was well worth the wait! The event was held at Above Allen at The Thompson Hotel.

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Reunion

25th Annual Tatnall Golf Classic This past May, the 25th Annual Tatnall Golf Classic raised more than $38,000 to benefit Tatnall’s financial aid program. Sponsored by The Tatnall School Alumni Association and hosted at Hartefeld National Golf Club, the event provided the opportunity for alums and friends of the school to hit the links in benefit of Tatnall.

The foursome of Lee Champagne, Scott Champagne ’04, Hal Erskine and Tim Porter ’04 walked away with the scramble title.

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Notes

News from Tatnall Alumni ’56 Suzanne (Collins) Beauregard recently returned from a three-week trip to the United Kingdom, where she was visiting her youngest daughter and family. While in the UK, Suzanne and her family explored Cardiff, Wales and Bath. The family also visited an 800-year-old castle in Peterborough and the Queen’s summer palace in Sandringham. Suzanne writes, “Now that I’m back, I’m trying to get rid of my jet lag!”

’61 Leonora Blackhurst Wait has dedicated 2014 to volunteer efforts.

She lives in Chestertown, Maryland, where she keeps 25 hens on a friend’s farm. She also volunteers with the elderly and takes in foster dogs for the Maryland Association for Border Collie Rescue. Together, Leonora and four of her friends took the Master Gardener course and started a Victory Farm/ Community Food Pantry four years ago that has now grown to be 1/4 acre.

To date, more than 3,000 pounds of produce have been donated.

’69 Thomas Stat writes, “Now in Chicago for almost 35 years, I remain very engaged in the world of design and innovation as a consultant, teacher and entrepreneur. I actively help companies in a wide range of industries imagine, conceive and bring ‘next’ to market.

I’ve also been the co-founder of two start-ups. Rivet News Radio is a new Internet news radio app for iOS and Android smartphones. Here Life is a

Jim Frick ’72 and company in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

rental housing developments designed with market research and big data in mind to help major brands tap into the lives, needs and behaviors of college students. My oldest daughter, Taylor, recently got married. My youngest daughter, Maddi, is a 10th grader and a competitive figure skater. My wife, Terri, is a freelance medical/health

’72 Jim Frick, along with Betsy Frick ’77, Suzanne Frick ’71 and John Frick ’68 visited Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to support Betsy’s son, Dylan, as he was awarded his Eagle Scout rank.

’79 Lynn Slovin has recently been

writer and was just named managing

promoted to regional sales trainer

editor of The New Dentist magazine.”

within her company, Akrimax

’71 Michael Mendelowitz has formally retired from Norton Rose Fulbright

Pharmaceuticals. Lynn has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for almost 17 years.

LLC. He is currently working at Norton

Rebecca King Rogers recently had

Rose Fulbright LLC’s London office

dinner with Irma Fichtner Samsel ‘79,

as a consultant engaged by the firm’s

an AFS International Exchange student,

Canadian practice in connection with

who stayed with Becky and her family

English aspects of a major piece of

during her senior year.

litigation centered in Montreal. He looks forward to pursuing a number of possible career options, with a preference for the industry or public sectors, once his current project ends.

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’83 Robb Carey recently resigned from his position as chief operating officer with Covenant Capital Partners and his position as executive vice president with Covenant Marine Group to accept the director of human resources position with Sandy Cove Ministries in North East, Maryland. He is thrilled about the new opportunity. Robb currently lives in Elk Neck, Maryland,

Hilary (Tulloch) Ambroziak ’97

’97 Hilary (Tulloch) Ambroziak and

with his wife, Norma, and his “best

her husband, Matt, participated in

buddy dog,” Jack. Between them,

the Passo dello Stelvio road race in

Robb and Norma have six children, five

Bormio, Italy, in June. Proceeds from

grandchildren and counting!

the Belgian-sponsored event benefited

’84 Lance Fargo successfully defended his 2013 Olympic Distance Championship this August at the USA Triathlon National Championship in DeGray Lake, Arkansas. During this year’s competition, he was also able to collect a second national title after winning the Sprint Distance Championship, featuring a 500-yard swim, 16-mile bike ride and 3.5 mile run.

diabetes awareness programs. The race started in the mountain town of Bormio, which has an elevation of 4,019 feet, and ascended to the top of the Stelvio Pass, which is 9,045 feet and the highest paved road in the Eastern Alps.

The 21.5 km ride had 27 switchbacks to the top. Matt and Hilary were the only Americans to participate; 1,330 riders (121 women) came from all over Europe. The ride had stunning scenery, which included waterfalls, alpine tundra, snow fields and impressive, snow-capped mountains. Hilary and Matt currently live in Boulder, Colorado.

’04 Scott Champagne participated in the Cedar Island 5K Open Water Swim this August in Avalon, New Jersey. He placed 57th out of 250 competitors.

’07 Robert Jones married his wife, Kyle Sofianek, on August 9, 2013. He also graduated from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) at the top of his class with a 3.985 GPA! This fall, he will begin a Ph.D. program in Early Judaism and 30 | Tatnall Today

Early Christianity through the Religious Studies department at McMaster University in Hamilton in Ontario, Canada.

’08 Laura Saad is nearing the end of her two-year teaching contract with Little America English Academy in South Korea.

Once her contract ends, Saad is flying straight to Mannheim, Germany, where she will begin teaching kindergarten at the Metropolitan International School in Viernheim. She cannot wait to start this new adventure.

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Delaware. She plans to graduate in

Jonathan Champagne was selected

degree in accounting from the

to study at the renowned Circle in the Square Theatre School acting and music workshop. Famous alumni of the workshop include Kevin Bacon, Lady Gaga, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Molly Shannon. He was also a feature performer in the Cabaret show, appearing at the Triad Theater in New York City. He also coaches swimming for the Asphalt Green Masters Swim Club in the Upper East Side and

December 2014 with her bachelor’s University of Delaware and will pursue her dream of becoming a CPA. She currently works for a leading financial consulting firm, Bridgeforce Inc., but also keeps herself busy with her event plans. She hopes to give exposure to local businesses by showcasing them at her event, which will feature all aspects of event planning such as caterers, bakeries, entertainment (live music), a brewery and winery, and more.

’12 Chris Klemens, a student at New York University, is currently interning at Harper’s Bazaar magazine. Chris is also a YouTube personality. Almost 20,000 people are subscribed to his YouTube channel, which features prank, sketch and blog-style videos that are uploaded each week.

Brandon Snyder is currently studying civil engineering at the University Delaware. He is also a linebacker for the

Ocean Mile Swim, finishing fourth

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Fightin’ Blue Hens’ football team.

overall (first in his age division).

Casey Miller, a nursing major at the

David Matthew Huffman is studying

competed in the PSAL Championship

University of Delaware, is entering her

business information technology at

Marios Falaris writes, “I graduated

senior year and writes, “I am so excited

Virginia Tech.

from Yale in May (better late than

for clinicals to begin. This past winter, I

never!), with a dual degree in political

studied abroad in Australia and Hawaii

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science and ethnicity, race and

on an exclusively nursing major trip

migration. I will be continuing my

where we had clinical experiences in

research on Kashmir and peacebuilding

various hospitals. We also were able to

efforts in conjunction with Jawaharlal

scuba dive and hold a few koalas while

Nehru University in New Delhi, India.”

we were down under! This past school

Nina Louise Sacré is currently studying mathematics at École Normale Catholique du Brabant Wallon in Belgium. She also won the national field hockey championship this year

year, I earned Dean’s List.”

with her university team.

moved into a house together in

Tommy Brangs, a student at Dickinson

Kaitlyn Jones, who is currently a

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Rachael

College, studied marine resource

works as a registered nurse and Matt

management in South Caicos this past

recently graduated from the University

year. Currently, he is in Queensland,

of Colorado.

Australia, where he is studying field

Matt Nabhan and Rachael Poherow

research technologies for rainforest Juliet Bottorff moved to Boston in

research.

September after completing the Master of Management Studies program at

Nicole Ellen Vernon is starting her

Duke University. Since graduating, she

senior year of college at the University

has started running professionally for

of Georgia, where she is also a swimmer

the Boston Athletic Association, which

on the Lady Bulldogs swim team.

is sponsored by Adidas.

This past year, her university swim

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team won its second straight national

Ana Bowe recently started an event

championship. During the 2014 NCAA

production company, Top of the Vine Productions. Her first event expo debuted in October at Buena Vista Conference Center in New Castle,

championship and its fifth straight SEC competition, Nicole placed 9th in the 400 IM, swimming the 7th fastest time

sophomore at the University of Virginia and a member of their swim team, competed in the 2014 NCAA swimming championships and placed 10th in the 200 IM swim.

Alexandra Pettinaro participated in the 4th annual BIG SWIM fundraiser this summer in support of Brigadoon Village, a camp for children, youth and families living with chronic illness or special needs. Alex completed the event’s 10-mile swim across Canada’s Northumberland Strait in less than six hours. She also raised more than $3,700 for the cause, exceeding her $3,000 goal.

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Notes Wedding Bells

’81 and ’82 Jeb Booge ’81 and Amy Porter ’82 were married in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan, early this September.

’81 Diane Shannon

’78 Molly Sanger Carpenter ‘78 wrote, “My daughter, Margaret (Maggie) Paulett Sanger Carpenter married Lamar Shafer on May 31, 2014, in Mannington, New Jersey. A number of Tatnall alums, including Maggie Marvel Sanger ‘49 and Peter Marvell Sanger ‘75 were in attendance.”

married Sam Dennis in Brookline, Massachusetts, on September 20.

Diane and Sam were thrilled to have their combined three teenagers, Alexandra, 18, Kira, 15, and Nail, 12, take part in the Amy Porter ‘82 and Jeb Booge ’81

ceremony as their wedding party.

It’s a Boy!

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Molly Sanger Carpenter ‘78 at her daughter’s wedding

On August 2, John Petrizzi and his wife, Jill, welcomed their first child—Carter Richard. He was 7 pounds, 19.5 inches and was born in Santa Clarita, California, where they currently live.

It’s a Girl!

’96 Erin (Byers) Murray celebrated a big year in 2014. This year, Murray and her family moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and welcomed a baby girl, Maggie Jean Murray, on July 1. Maggie joins big brother Charlie, who is loving his new little sister! Murray is the managing editor of Nashville Lifestyles magazine and also has a cookbook coming out this October. Her cookbook, co-authored by chef Jeremy Sewall, is titled The New England Kitchen: Fresh Takes on Seasonal Recipes.

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Remembering Alumni and Former Faculty Charlotte Tatnall Halloran ’40 Charlotte Tatnall Halloran, the granddaughter of Mrs. Frances Tatnall, passed away on September 9, 2014.

Kristin Kelly McCarthy ’88 Kristin Kelly McCarthy, a member of the Tatnall Class of 1988, died suddenly on July 17, 2014.

Peter Godshall ’11 Peter Godshall, a member of the Tatnall Class of 2011, died suddenly on August 25, 2014.

Homecoming

2014

Saturday, October 25 Fall is in the air and that can only mean one thing…Tatnall Homecoming! We hope you will join us on campus to enjoy good food under the big tent, support our athletic teams and reunite with fellow classmates.

A highly anticipated event each year, you won’t want to miss it.

Athletic Schedule: Field Hockey (vs. Sanford) ■■

Tatnall JV at 11:15 a.m.

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Tatnall Varsity at 12:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer (vs. Wilmington Friends) ■■

Tatnall JV at noon

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Tatnall Varsity at noon

Football (vs. Christiana High School) ■■

Tatnall Varsity at 2 p.m.

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