Then and Now Theodore “Sam” P. Streibert ’55 Beginning at Green Vale, Sam Streibert knew that he wanted to become an architect. He now heads his own firm on Cape Cod, Streibert Associates. Under his design mantra that “projects should look like they have always belonged,” Streibert specializes in colonial New England designs and restorations. His work has centered around the Boston area, including Newton, Sudbury, Scituate, Essex, and New Hampshire. The quaint Old Village of Chatham features many Streibert restorations.
This graduation tile predicts the path ahead.
“The practice of architecture confronts Streibert after traversing the Exum Ridge on the you with all types of problems. I like Grand Teton in 2013. solving the little problems with structures and the big ones with meeting people’s needs,” says Streibert.
He traces the development of key skills back to Green Vale, where he recalls making salad bowls on the lathe in Mr. Gunn’s shop class. He also proudly points to a perfect score on the final exam in Mr. Wagner’s 8th Grade math class, solidifying an academic interest extending all the way to the structural calculations that he uses in his practice today. At Green Vale, his talent for the high jump at Blue-Gold Day extended to his continuation of the sport at “A liberal education prepares you for both Hotchkiss and Yale. anything, especially working with people, Streibert adds: “I remember the toboggan slide, Joe Julian's boxing lessons and his rainy day marching drills in the gymnasium.”
Onward and Upward
and that is the whole purpose of why we do anything.” — Sam Streibert
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