Trinity-Pawling Magazine Summer 2011 by Trinity-Pawling School

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Fostering Global Perspectives SCHOOL MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2011

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Save the Date

Events

> September 13

First Day of Classes

> September 26

8th Annual Golf Outing — Baltusrol Golf Club

SUMMER 2011 Trinity-Pawling Magazine is published by the Office of Communication for alumni, parents and friends of the School. Headmaster Archibald A. Smith III

> October 7-8 Reunion/Homecoming Weekend

Director of Development Steven Jo

> October 8

Commemorative and Memorial Tree Program Dedication

Director of Communications Connie Rafferty

> October 21-22

Parents’ Weekend

Director of Alumni Relations Amanda Peltz, Class Notes Editor

> December 13

Candlelight Service

Development Assistant Debi Wong

> January 14

Junior Parents’ College Day

> May 9

Grandparents’ Day

Design Daly Design

> May 25

Blue & Gold Dinner for Seniors

> May 26

Stepping Up

> May 27

Commencement

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Gregory Flynn, PP ’10 Members of Trustee Committees Robert M. Gardiner ‘40* Elizabeth Peale Allen, Henry B. duPont IV ‘86 President David C. Genter ‘80 Morton L. Fearey II ‘84 Archibald A. Smith III, Maurice R. Greenberg, Daryl J. Rubinstein ‘94 Headmaster and PP ‘77* Vice President David M. Sample ‘67 Samuel S. Hemingway ‘70 Douglas E. Ebert ‘64, Charles E. Stewart III, PP David W. Hobbs ‘82 ‘05,’07 Treasurer and Robert G. Ix ‘83 Vice President Headmaster Emeritus Ethan R. Jamron ‘98 Phillips Smith, PP ‘79 Alvah O. Rock ‘59, PP Janet Keating, PP ‘99 ‘87, Secretary Michael A. Kovner ’58 *: Honorary Roger W. Smith, PP ‘89, Pooh Lockwood, PP ‘89 PP: Parent of Alumnus Assistant Secretary CP: Current Parent Peter J. McCabe ‘68 Members GP: Grandparent J.L. Osei Mevs ’94 Dianne P. Avlon, PP ‘96 Paul T. Miller II ‘63, PP ’92 James L. Bellis, Jr. ‘72 Kathy and Erik K. Olstein ‘86, Mildred Berendsen CP ‘11, ’14 Mark Bottini, CP ‘12 Margot C. Pyle, PP ‘86, Eugene O. Colley, PP GP ’12, ’14 ‘71,’73,’75,’78 Alton W. Ray ‘55, PP ‘01 W. David Coughlin ‘56 G. Christian Roux ‘73 Charles Dow ’72, PP ‘05, Gregory A. Spore ’85, CP ‘13 ’08 Stuart T. Styles ‘83 Victoria E. Zoellner, PP ‘91*

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Printing Kirkwood Printing Photo Credits Nicolle McDougal, Virus Communication Group/Dino Petrocelli, Bob Stone Photography, Yuan He ‘14, Connie Rafferty On the cover: Michael Rolla ‘12, Cameron Ogbolu ‘11 Trinity-Pawling School admits students of any race, color, creed, sexual orientation, 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, creed, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administrated programs. For Parents of Alumni—If this issue is addressed to your son who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please notify the Alumni Office with the correct mailing address. Email alumni@trinitypawling.org or 845-855-4833. Copyright 2011, Trinity-Pawling School. Trinity-Pawling School 700 Route 22 Pawling, NY 12564 845-855-3100 www.trinitypawling.org

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History—A Global Perspective

In this Issue:

Trinity-Pawling’s history department molds a 21st Century curriculum to include a more global perspective.

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Speaking of Character

Welcome to My World: College Counseling

2 Headmaster’s Greeting

T-P in the World: The Hong Kong Blog

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History: A Global Perspective

Stepping Up and Commencement

Scully Faculty Homes

51 In Memoriam

Green Initiatives

56 Lasting Impression

“Old School” Coach: Brian Foster ‘79

Alumni Profile: Micah Chase ‘84

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30 PRIDE Athletics 38 Alumni Spotlight 40 Class Notes

Tell Us What You Think: W r i t e t o us : Trinity-Pawling Magazine, 700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564 EM A I L us : communications@trinitypawling.org. For Class Notes and alumni matters, email: alumni@trinitypawling.org We will consider all correspondence for publication unless you stipulate otherwise.

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Prepared for Tomorrow’s World

his edition of the Trinity-Pawling Magazine represents our 104th year in review. Within these pages you will see, in brief, much of what constitutes one year at our remarkable school. We hope the stories illustrate the spirit of our community, and that you will gain a better understanding of our vibrant campus today, comprised of 310 boys, representing 30 states and 15 foreign countries.

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Arch Smith at Stepping Up 2011

Every institution has unique programs, traditions, and opportunities which, in and of themselves, tell the School’s story. Our College Placement Office is committed to placing each Trinity-Pawling student at a college that enables him to thrive academically, athletically, and socially. In this issue we give you a closer look at the “nuts and bolts” of the college counseling process, and the effort put forth to ensure our students’ success after they leave the confines of our campus. We also feature our

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“ I am proud that Trinity-Pawling is known as a school which values arts as well as athletics.” —Arch Smith Stepping Up Ceremony and Commencement, two events steeped in tradition which celebrate the accomplishments of our young charges and represent the fulfillment of our mission to educate young men. Our world is changing rapidly, and Trinity-Pawling is striving to keep pace with these changes so that our students are prepared for tomorrow’s world. We highlight our academic program with a feature from our history faculty and how they are molding a 21st Century curriculum to encompass a more global perspective. The rapid evolution of new technologies has created challenges as well as opportunity. Recognizing the need for effective integration of technology into the academic curricula, I have charged a Technology Implementation Committee with the task to regularly meet to review the School’s needs. Their recommendations are outlined, as they negotiate the ever-emerging landscape of technology in the classroom. Mobile technology and social media platforms have made it easier for us to tell our story almost instantaneously on a daily basis. We have included highlights from our Hong Kong Blog, which unfolded on our website when five Trinity-Pawling School Mandarin students participated in an immersion experience for eight days at St. Paul’s College in Hong Kong, the first Anglo-Chinese School in the world. These students, to the delight of their classmates back in Pawling, shared their experiences by posting photos and updates on this blog from the other side of the world.

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It can be argued that many of our best athletes, our best students, and our best leaders are one and the same because they have carried the lessons learned on the athletic field into the classroom and vice versa. We continue to have a reputation for fielding strong teams with an emphasis on sportsmanship. As we summarize our athletic seasons and spotlight our student-athletes who distinguished themselves on the playing fields, we illustrate an athletic program more than a century old that continues to value discipline, hard work, and teamwork. Also summarized within these pages is our thriving arts program. The opportunity to experience the arts is an integral part of the School’s commitment to developing the whole student. Forty years ago we hardly offered a course in the arts and still have graduates who are well known sculptors and painters. Now with studio art, drawing, pottery, photography, drama, and music we should be able to spawn legions of talented individuals in this broad field. I am proud that Trinity-Pawling is known as a school which values arts as well as athletics. Continuing the effort to advance environmental sustainability practices on campus, we are incorporating green initiatives into all aspects of our institution, from curriculum to dining services. This year Dean of Faculty Maria Reade initiated a Friday evening after-dinner series known as Food for Thought which promoted discussions about environmental awareness. In addition, with the help of students and faculty

T-P 411: Headmaster Arch Smith

Trinity-Pawling Student vloggers Ian and Teddy interview Arch Smith “While some of the conversation is lighthearted, Teddy and Ian gave Smith the opportunity to talk seriously about T-P’s sole focus on boys education. Smith talks about his time at T-P and the beliefs, philosophies, and approaches that drive the way T-P builds its program around boys’ development. Sprinkled with seriousness and humor, if the faculty love and understand boys education as much as Headmaster Smith seems to, T-P serves its boys well.” –Brian Fisher ’84 of AdmissionsQuest

www.admissionsquest.com

These Are the Questions: How is T-P different from other schools? Once upon a time you were a chemistry teacher: What do you miss most about the classroom? Tell us, how do boys like to learn? You’ve been at Trinity-Pawling for 36 years and Headmaster for more than 20 years—Have boys changed? What is the secret to success at Trinity-Pawling? An education at Trinity-Pawling is expensive: Why should families sacrifice to send their son to T-P? What’s the best thing about being Headmaster? What’s the worst thing?

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give them the confidence to become leaders in their own right. Reflecting on our 104th year, I see 310 hard working, spirited, intelligent young men. I am pleased to share their stories and accomplishments with you.

Archibald A. Smith III

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members, a Teaching Garden was planted in early March. This garden is now overflowing with greens and root vegetables that have been used at several meals for students, faculty and trustees. Construction of a 22’ x 48’ greenhouse has begun this summer. As this magazine illustrates, a diversity of interests exists at TrinityPawling. Skilled students, athletes, and artists make for a well-rounded student body. Our mission is to provide an environment which challenges each young man as a student and as a person. We strive to instill character to face the challenges of life, and in the process, we help our students discover a good sense of their self-worth to

To learn the answers to these questions, watch the video on our channel on Vimeo. www.vimeo.com/trinitypawling/videos

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“Honesty and integrity live at the heart of the school. Behavior inspired by faith and virtue creates honor in the academic community and allows us to live by the principles of the Trinity-Pawling Honor Code: My efforts, preparations, and presentation are at all times honest.”

Members of the Honor Council for 2010-2011

The statement above forms the basic foundation of the Trinity-Pawling School honor code. An honor pledge is signed by all students and faculty at the beginning of each academic year and Honor Code signs are placed in each classroom.

The Honor Council The Honor Council is a student organization and members are elected to the Honor Council annually by their classmates. Honor Council members are responsible for upholding the Honor Code through personal example while also educating the student body in honorable behavior.

Ahmet Bidav ‘12

Earl Scott Carlin ‘11

Mission Statement “We, the Honor Council, are formed by seven members of the student body. We hope to encourage a community of character and mutual trust. We gather to discuss honesty and integrity and ways to keep these honorable values at the core of the school’s identity. We will hear cases of dishonesty and make recommendations to foster honesty and integrity among the students and within the school. Finally, the Honor Council holds the Trinity-Pawling Honor Code in trust for all future and past students, faculty and alumni.”

Andrew Duplessie ‘11 Liam Fay ‘11

Keeping Integrity at the Heart of the School

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Members of the Trinity-Pawling Honor Council traveled to the Haverford School in October to learn from their peers how to best proceed with the development of Trinity-Pawling’s Honor Council. What developed from this round-table discussion was the concept for a Character Development Program in which a student who had violated the code would have a peer mentor to assist in rebuilding his honor. The implementation of this kind of program will occur next year.

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Award Honors Faculty Excellence Latin Teacher Anne Pearson is this year’s recipient of the Edward A. Arditti ‘51 Award for Faculty Excellence.

he Arditti Fellowship is awarded each year to a faculty member for his or

her hard work and commitment to the students of Trinity-Pawling. Members

of the faculty nominate this individual who, in their eyes, represents the teacher who deserves this honor not because of position or tenure, but because of commitment to one’s craft and dedication to one’s students. Headmaster Arch Smith said the following of Mrs. Pearson: “Nominated by her peers, Anne is a top quality professional educator. he combines an ancient curriculum with high tech presentations using a SMARTboard. Selling Latin to 21st Century boys is likely quite difficult, yet she has boys who take the class for four years. Anne works with and identifies with those boys who could be described as the best and brightest as well as those who fall to the opposite end of the spectrum. Moreover, each year her students sit for the National Latin exam and more than a half dozen receive high honors results. …. She is also brave, as exemplified by her leadership in March of 16 boys on a 10 day tour of Campania and Rome. Anne also supervises the Chess Club and coaches Thirds Tennis. She even has a collection of ancient

Roman coins which she avidly shares with her students.”

New Director of Development Trinity-Pawling School’s new Director of

Development Office, where he served as

Development Steven Jo arrived in Pawling

Associate Director of Alumni and Parent

in November 2010 with a wealth of expe-

Programs before becoming Associate

rience. Steve attended the George School

Director of Major Gifts in 2007.

and received his BA from St. Lawrence University in English and Government, and a Master’s degree in Education the following year. Returning to the George School, he taught English and was the Director of Student Activities. Recruited to Germantown Steven also taught English and coached soccer, wrestling, and baseball. In 2003, alma mater in Canton, New York, where Steven first worked in the Admissions and serving as Director of Multicultural

who was the head of a geriatric physical therapy facility in Ogdensburg, NY, spent part of her childhood on Long Island where her father was the athletic trainer for the New York Islanders, and part of it at St. Lawrence where he held the same position for 25 years. The Jo family reside in the town of Pawling until a new faculty home (see page 26), currently under construction, is available in the fall of 2011.

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Friends School to be Ninth Grade Dean,

Steven grew up in Bucks County, Pennsyl-

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On “A Commitment to Character” by Jeff Axelrod ‘77

Trinity-Pawling’s motto is, “A commitment to character.” It is a commitment to the development of a moral compass. Let me speak about that for a moment What is a moral compass? What is character? I believe that character is our internal programming. It is our conscience. It is doing the right thing, and especially it is about doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

t is perfectly fitting for me to be speaking to you in this chapel this morning because what I want to touch upon, to convey to you, relates directly to the spiritual component of life. However each of you chooses to define religion in your lives, religion is ultimately about spirituality. Spirituality is universal. There are three major elements to a human being: the intellectual, the physical, and the spiritual. The intellectual and the physical are fairly tangible: you aced the exam or you didn’t. You made the tackle, or sank the free-throw, or you didn’t. There’s not a lot of mystery there. The spiritual component of life is something I define as the moral compass inside each one of us. It is our moral code. Our values. Our ethics. It is our responsibilities, both to ourselves and to others. It is also about the things we do every day which determine whether or not we will respect ourselves and win the respect of others. And it is about the things we do to make our communities and our world better places. According to my belief, a life lived without this component of spirituality, without a well-defined moral compass, is a life not fully lived. It is an incomplete life. Life has funny ways of revealing this incompleteness, this lack of character. Trinity-Pawling’s motto is, “A commitment to character.” It is a commitment to the development of a moral compass. Let me speak about that for a moment. What is a moral compass? What is character? I believe that character is our internal programming. It is our conscience. It is doing the right thing, and especially it is about doing the right thing even when no one is watching. And it is especially about doing the honorable thing when the heat is on. You will learn in life, if you do not already know, that when you deal with adversity you find out who you really are. What you stand for. And others learn it, too. And it shapes how they perceive you and if they can trust you and respect you. When life presents challenges your character is truly revealed.

I will tell you that there are few things more valuable in this world than liking what you see when you look in the mirror. Respecting the man you see in the mirror. And I will tell you that living with the esteem and respect of those in your community is the hallmark of a life well-lived. Doing the right thing, the honest thing, will make you the kind of person of whom others will say, “He’s a stand-up guy. I’d like to be on his team. I know he’s got my back”. This is what I’ve learned in life, and the seeds for this understanding were planted right here at Trinity-Pawling. So, this is my message: I say to you that everything that Trinity-Pawling stands for - the values and the principals and the code of honor that you learn here – these are the values and the virtues that are validated and prized in life. I know this to be true. Lastly, I say to the senior class: FINISH STRONG! You will do honor to your Trinity-Pawling career by finishing strong! You will be rewarded in so many ways, which are not so clear to you today. When I look back at my record, my transcript, and I compare who I was when I came to Trinity-Pawling to the person I was when I graduated, I feel immense pride and a sense of accomplishment that is priceless, even to this day. I finished strong. So, stay focused. Finish strong. The benefits you will reap in terms of your own self-esteem, your self-respect, your confidence, will remain with you your entire lives. They will serve as a template within you for future success. You will be equipped to rise to the occasion when life throws you a curveball. This is the essence of character. Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts with you this morning. Being here with all of you in this chapel, at this school, is an honor. Jeff Axelrod ‘77 is Senior Vice President at Gleacher & Co./DESCAP in New York City

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At the Commencement Exercises in May, Earl Scott Carlin ‘11 received The Wells Award which is presented annually to the student who combines outstanding performance and growth in all areas of life at TrinityPawling School. Character, a concern for and service to others, loyalty and dedication to the established traditions of the school are among the criteria for determining the award.

A Chapel Talk by Earl Scott Carlin ‘11

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going round and round in the tractor in the blazing heat with the deafening roar of the engine. Anything I could do to help, I did. My attitude developed to show my appreciation for what my parents have done. Knowing how hard my parents have worked to send me here has weighed heavily on me since the first day freshman year. I knew that I must make the absolute most of my time here and take advantage of every opportunity offered. Telling me to “pay attention” only reaffirms what I must do. In my time here I have won the sophomore and junior citizenship awards, and the Xerox award for technology. I have been a member of the key club, the computer repair club, both shooting clubs, and an amateur writer for The Phoenix. So I stand before you today as a Prefect, a member of the Honor Council, a proctor, an unofficial Dean’s Assistant to the Technology office, as an athlete, as a student, but most importantly as a brother. My advice to you? Pay attention.

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ay attention”, a phrase my father has repeated to me my entire life. It is a short and clear message that he has made his mantra. Before I leave to go drive to a friend’s house he repeats, “Pay attention”. After a visit to Trinity-Pawling to see a game or to take me out for dinner he repeats, “Pay attention”. As he steps off of the tractor leaving me in the seat, he says, “Pay attention”. Being a man of few words, the full meaning of “Pay attention” cannot be solely interpreted from the words themselves. A firm handshake and the distinctive look in his eyes says the rest. As I grew up I wondered, “What am I supposed to be paying attention to?” Before pre-season football the phrase was said again. It was not so much said concerning my ever failing ankle, but more so to pay attention to where I was and what I was doing at Trinity-Pawling, the school I have called home since 9th Grade. Again, it goes without saying, getting good grades is expected and thus he never articulates advice in that area. The heart of the phrase concerns how I conduct myself. The phrase urges me to be aware of my surroundings and to act in a proper manner. My parents have sacrificed much to send me and my two siblings to private school in hope of giving us a better life. Like most families, the specifics of our family’s financial situation are not discussed. A small-time farmer like my father does not make a whole lot of money. How my father and mother make it happen is still a mystery to me. Through the generosity of TrinityPawling and the devotion of my parents, I have been given this opportunity. I do not work so hard to make my parents proud. I know they are proud of me and no matter what I do they will always love me. To repay them with good grades would be too shallow an act and would not even begin to offset my intangible debt to them. There is no real way I can ever pay back what they have provided. I realized this when I was in sixth grade. My mom had picked me up from my private middle school with my older brother, who was home on a long weekend from the Gunnery. We stopped at the local grocery store to shop for that night’s dinner. As usual, I went and picked out a drink and some sort of snack and brought it to the check out. My brother was in his usual grumpy, argumentative mood and looked at me and said, “What do you need that for?” Not trying to cause a fight, I bitterly put my items back. Unknowingly, my brother caused my epiphany. Why should I ask more from my parents when they are already giving me so much? I used to grumble and argue with my parents over petty things like cleaning my room, doing dishes, even helping my father with farm work, but then I realized, chores were the least I could do. I resolved to do my chores without being told. I learned to love spending hours

Welcome to My World by Slade Mead, Director of College Counseling

“I’m sorry. You must be kidding. Can you repeat that?” I ask the Trinity rep. “Yeah,” Kareem laughs, “It’s insane. We are up 46% in applications.” There is a slight pause. “It’s been a busy year.”

Welcome to my world. College admissions is an ever changing world where the rules change constantly and T-P’s college placement offices goes on the offensive! Let me take you through the college process enjoyed by today’s T-P senior.

ctually, the process starts sophomore year and shifts into full gear January of junior year. By the fall of senior year, the engine is white hot! But, I get ahead of myself. Let’s look at the structural difference in the process for today’s T-P student versus yesterday’s. Fundamentally, T-P has been doing three things differently since my arrival in the summer of 2009. First, the Board approved an additional counselor who works primarily with our athletes. Our potential college athletes are now sending out hundreds of letters of introduction, game tapes and resumes to coaches. Second, 95 % of the college process is submitted electronically. The days of stacks of outgoing applications piling up in the conference room have been replaced by the “submit” button. Technology, needless to say, has caused an explosion in applications as this year’s class submitted 883 applications to 307 colleges ranging from Adelphi to Yale. The volume of applications is sky rocketing as evidenced by Trinity’s 46% increase in applications. Because it is “easier” to submit, students are more likely to apply to more schools, despite the cost. The third change is my obsessive focus on the age old college essay. The vastly important college essay is the one part of the application where every student starts on equal footing. A student’s grades, transcript and materials sent from my office all speak for themselves much like a person’s facial features—a big nose,blue eyes, cleft chin—whereas the essay is the soul of the application. My goal is to make each T-P student’s essay shine. This means working with the students in their junior year writing, re-writing and often scrapping the process and starting over. This year, one senior submitted 17 drafts before I gave him the green light. Needless to say, when the counselor from Sewanee commented on the “incredible essay,” I knew the effort was worth it.

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The great journey commences in the sophomore year. Many of these 10th graders are unaware that the PSAT they take in October is a useful tool which allows me to start acquiring a general sense of where a particular student should be headed. They take the test again as juniors and the combo of the two PSAT results gives me data that when merged with GPAs, class selection and an overall sense of how a student participates in the school community, I can start to focus on what colleges could be in a student’s universe. The PSAT’s also deposit other droplets of invaluable information, such as suggesting if a student will perform better on the SAT or ACT standardized tests. If a student is planning to take a standardized test review class, for instance, I use the PSAT scores to recommend either the SAT or ACT review class. The college process begins in January as parents stream on to campus for T-P’s Junior College Day. I invite three college admissions representatives to join me and discuss the college process in great detail. Each guest represents a certain type of college. This year, for example, UMass Amherst was here talking about large, often public, universities. Also joining the panel was the Dean of Admissions from Curry College who described the school’s small, intimate program that shepherds its students through college. Our keynote speaker hailed from Connecticut College’s admission’s team. He represented the high powered, liberal arts colleges that attract many of our students. At this meeting, Juniors and their parents are introduced to the “college process.” College terms and deadlines start pouring down on the audience drenching them in the college process. Break-out sessions are held with Division I coaches to talk about college athletics; a session on financial aid is led by the head of Marist College’s Financial Aid and everyone is introduced to Naviance—the computer program which facilitates the process in looking at schools, listing schools and even

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applying to schools. By the end of Junior College Day, everyone is exhausted but excited by the impending adventure. Many parents realize that their experience was quite different than that of today’s seniors. After College Day, the juniors start meeting with me one-on-one until spring break in March. Together we create a list of potential schools to put on a student’s “list” with some schools being tagged as the comforting “Likely”, while others are labeled with the nerve-wracking “Far Reaches”. My philosophy is that any school can be placed on the list; otherwise, not listing a school is the same as being rejected. That said, the list requires a solid balance. The variables used in building one’s list range from course of intended study, population, location, urban versus rural, reputation, as well as extracurriculars such as athletics, ROTC, theatre, art and study programs abroad. The student’s list is a living document and usually goes through numerous versions before a junior whittles down the list to 6 to 8 schools. The spring is when I need to be nice to the faculty because I need everyone’s help. Working in concert with the junior English teachers, students begin working on essays which hopefully double as college essays. Although many of these early essays only act as spring boards for the final version, it is good to start the process early and to get the kids focused on that all important essay. When the lads leave Pawling in early June, they will have taken the ACT, SAT, some the SAT IIs (formerly known as Achievement Tests) and have the beginnings of an essay. Also during the spring I turn to T-P’s veteran English department chair Bill Dunham to contact “The Dunham Committee”, a group made up of ten faculty members — all of whom I worship! The Committee carves up the junior class and then writes evaluations on each upcoming senior. These in depth evaluations tend to be two pages and share with the college a student’s profile both in and out of the classroom

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Trinity-Pawling graduates from the Class of 2011 will be attending the following colleges and universities in the fall. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

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Auburn University Bucknell University University of California at Berkeley Carnegie Mellon University Catawba College Clark University Colby-Sawyer College University of Connecticut Dalhousie University Drexel University 3 Eastern Connecticut State University Elon University Florida Southern College Fordham University Franklin and Marshall College The George Washington University Gettysburg College Hamilton College - NY University of Hartford Hartwick College Hobart and William Smith Colleges 2 Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington 3 Iona College 2 Johns Hopkins University

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Le Moyne College Lewis & Clark College Loyola University Maryland Lynn University Manhattanville College 2 Marist College Mercyhurst College Miami University, Oxford University of Miami Michigan State University Northern Arizona University Northwestern University Old Dominion University University of the Pacific Princeton University Purdue University 2 Queens University of Charlotte University of Rhode Island 2 University of Richmond Rider University Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University 2 Saint Joseph‘s University Saint Michaels College Salve Regina University

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The University of Scranton Seton Hall University Sewanee: The University of the South Siena College Skidmore College Southern Connecticut State University St. John Fisher College St. Lawrence University 2 Stetson University Suffolk University SUNY Morrisville State College Syracuse University 2 Tulane University 2 United States Military Academy Utica College University of Vermont Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University West Chester University of Pennsylvania Wheaton College MA Whittier College College of William and Mary Wofford College Xiamen University

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Then, much like surviving a tornado of questions, concerns, panicked parent phone calls, missed deadlines, college fairs, tears, anxiety and even an occasional freshman wandering into my office asking “How do I get into Princeton”, IT happens. This year IT was a young T-P man who had come as a 9th grader and possesses a big smile, good grades and a winning personality. IT always starts with a knock. “Mr. Mead. Can I talk to you?” He walks in seeing I am on the phone. I can see that he is bursting with excitement. As I put down the receiver, IT hits—always like lightning—“Mr. Mead! I got into Northwestern (or Babson, or Tufts, or Princeton, or Wake Forest, or Tulane, or Wisconsin, or UC Berkeley, or Johns Hopkins, or …..)” and together we celebrate -- always with tears. What an incredible journey. And guess what? The process starts anew with the juniors. Welcome to my world.

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On a parallel track, in September I coordinate and work with the faculty to get their teacher recommendations. Each senior needs two such “recs “ and if you teach juniors in math or English, you avoid me in September and October, since my first-—and only—question is, “Hey Kris, did you get the following teacher recs done? I need them yesterday.” These all important teacher recs, along with the Dunham Committee evaluations, then get funneled into the Naviance computer system and go out electronically as part of each and every application. The moment Fall Term grades are posted prior to Thanksgiving, another wave of information leaves my office headed to college admission offices throughout the world. Through the fall, an army of college reps come marching through the halls of Trinity-Pawling meeting with nervous seniors. By November these seniors are wily veterans armed with wise questions. Applications rollout by computer through October, November and December.

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Welcome Parents! October 23 - 24, 2010 Parents and families of Trinity-Pawling students were on campus to meet with teachers, enjoy presentations, and watch athletes and artists perform.

Katie Koestner, from Campus Outreach Services, returned to campus in January to present to our students, parents and faculty A World Of Cyber Trouble.

Good Morning America, Later Today, Entertainment Tonight and other national television programs. As a survivor of date rape, and the first to share her experience at a national level, she is the subject of an HBO movie “No Visible Bruises: The Katie Koestner Story”. She has lectured at over 1500 schools in North America.

Ms. Koestner has presented programs to our community over the past few years on healthy relationships, creating a digital dossier, and dangers inherent in the cyber world in which we live. Ms. Koestner is a national expert on student safety and teen relationship culture. She has appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine, The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC Nightly News, CNBC Talk Live, CNN, Larry King Live,

Trinity-Pawling was pleased to partner with Campus Outreach to present Dragonfly Learning Parent-Connect, a series of ‘e-classrooms’, where bestselling authors, experts in their fields, and renowned psychologists presented cutting-edge research and practical tips to approach teens productively regarding critical health and wellness issues. These programs were presented in a webinar format and were accessed via the parent portal of the School’s website.

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Photos: 1 (Ryan Hall ‘14 not pictured) Drew ‘84 and Leslie 2 Gheorghe Dragomir ‘13 with brother Istuan 3 Yuxuan “Dave” Wu ‘14 with faculty member Kailynn Boomer (far right) and guests 4 Evan Byers ‘11, Alexandra, June and Scott 5 (Alex Silvia ‘12 not pictured) Kate and Bill 6 Sam Watkins ‘11, Sam, Inga and sister Brea 7 (Nicholas Carisio ‘11 not pictured) Henry and Elizabeth 8 Andy Budz ‘11, Andrew and Sue, Linda 9 Joseph Barone ‘14, Mary Ann 10 Myung Jun Koo ‘14; Headmaster Arch Smith says hello. 11 Ciccio Biundo ‘11, Denise 12 Kathy Olstein PP ‘11, Sarah Carlin PP’ 11, Arch Smith, Earl Carlin PP ‘11, Earl Scott Carlin ‘11 13 Adam Savion ‘11, Suzanne 14 (Tyler Richards ‘14 not pictured) Janis and Daniel 15 Ben Sikes ‘11 and his mother shop in the school store. 16 John ‘77 and Mary Sikes look at the Campus Master Plan with Arch Smith. 17 Han-Myeong “Francisco” Lee ‘12 and Tae Rang Kim ‘11, Hee Suk You and Hyoun Min Shin

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T-P Arts Theater Productions November 5, 6, 2010

February 17, 18, 19, 2011

A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

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Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone.

Theseus . . . . . . . . . . Sean Abercrombie ‘12

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Hippolyta . . . . . . . . Drew Hennessy ‘11 (Fri) Adrian Appleman ‘11 (Sat) Egeus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Silva ‘12 Philostrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joon Sub Lee ‘11 Hermia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosalee DeHuff Lysander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Ros ‘12 Helena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margo Ramos Demetrius. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Dennen ‘11 Peter Quince . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Bosha ‘13 Nick Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Bosha ‘11 Francis Flute . . . . . . . . . . . Sands Barker ‘12 Tom Snout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Liu ‘12 Snug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mac McGovern ‘12 Robin Starveling . . . . . . . . Blake Vincent ‘13 Oberon . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Appleman ‘11 Titania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie Rafferty Puck (Robin Goodfellow).

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President John Hancock . . . . .Sands Barker New Hampshire, Dr Josiah Bartlett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Perez Massachusetts, John Adams. Jack Bosha Rhode Island, Stephen Hopkins . . . . . . . . . . . . Drew Hennessy Connecticut, Roger Sherman.Blake Vincent New York, Lewis Morris. . . . . . Jay Hooper Robert Livingston . . . . . . . . . . . Joon Sub Lee New Jersey, Rev. Jonathan Witherspoon. . . . . . . . . . . . Itay Bogner Pennsylvania, Benjamin Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alex Silva John Dickinson . . . . . . . . . . Charles Arledge James Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . .Matthew Sousa Delaware, Caesar Rodney. . . . Tony Wang Col. Thomas McKean. . . . Mac McGovern George Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Liu Maryland, Samuel Chase . . .Garret White Virginia, Richard Henry Lee. . .Tom Dennen

Peaseblossom . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Perez ‘11 Cobweb. . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Bedlington ‘11 Moth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Lyons ‘11 Mustardseed. . . . . . . . . . . Teddy Bugniazet ‘11 Fairies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Capalbo ‘11 Nick Campisano ‘13, Dalton Lundy ‘12 Technical Director — Will Fierman ‘11 Stage Manager — Jared Masarek ‘11

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T-P Night of One Acts Pencils Down Cast List Sam........................ Sam Bosha ’13 AJ . ......................... Jay Hooper ’12 Terrence.............Charles Arledge ’11 Sarah........................ Margo Ramos Aaron.................Chris DeMaria ’13 Tony...................... Itsuki Yashina ’12 Student 1............James Meagher ‘12 Student 2..............Dan Meagher ’12 Studentress................ Rosalee DeHuff Student 3..................... Alex Ros ’12 Student 4.........Andrew Duplessie ’11 Proctor...................... Mr. Ranaghan A Voice..............Michael Waller ’11 Written by Adrian Appleman ’11 Directed by Daniel Morris ’11

The Secret Life of Asians Conceived and performed by the Asians in the cast Cast List Joon Sub Lee ’11, Tony Wang ’11, Matthew Souza ’13, Mu Liu ’12, Zhichao Pan ’12, Phong Quach ’13, Doo-Hoo Ro ’12, Itsuki Yashina ’12 with a special appearance by Jack Bosha ’11 Directed by Kevin Bradley

Messin’ with Boomer Cast List Student 1..................Sam Mark ’12 Student 2............... Mitch Bottini ’12 Boomer.............. Kenny Boomer ’11 Pugsy .................Matt DeMaria ’13 Written by Itay Bogner ‘12 Directed by Kevin Bradley

Something Special (a magic show) Performed by Joon Sub Lee ’11

Chippendales (a classic skit from Saturday Night Live) Judge 1............. Drew Hennessy ’11 Judge 2.....................Mike Webber

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dvanced Music Listening is quite a course name to live up to; it is difficult to qualify the claim that the listening that occurs in our classroom is any more advanced than the listening that happens, for example, in the dorms. It is not simply that our curriculum focuses on classical pieces, as opposed to the relatively less musically sophisticated tunes of our generation – although I wouldn’t put it past Mr. Travis to indulge in some Lady Gaga from time to time. The class revolves around a central theme, excerpted from Daniel Barenboim’s book Music Quickens Time, to focus on truly listening to music as opposed to just hearing it. Of course, there is only one sure way to know that your listening is, indeed, advanced, and that is to see a piece of music performed live. We base our class plans around scheduled concerts in New York City, mainly in the two larger cultural centers of the region, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. We examine each piece thoroughly before the performance to guarantee that we enjoy the most advanced listening experience possible. We begin by studying the composer, some of his more famous or notable works, his background, before moving into intensive study of the piece itself. The class lends itself to a seminar approach, and Mr. Travis, ever the Socratic, asks open-ended questions about different musical and thematic aspects of the piece. We debate the intent of the composer, the effect of those intentions, and how such decisions by the composer play into the larger scheme of the music. Once we sufficiently acquaint ourselves with the piece we are to see performed, classmate Matt Bourne, Mr. Travis, and I load up a suburban with boxed lunches and any fellow music-lovers we may have accumulated on the way to Cluett.

Music score above written by Richard Jarrett ‘10, a graduate of St. Thomas Choir School in NYC.

So far, we have studied and attended performances of six major works of classical music. (Technically, only one was a classical piece, one was baroque, three were Romantic, and one 20th Century). We began with Verdi’s Rigoletto, and most recently studied Mozart’s The Magic Flute. For certain pieces, we’ve been able to do more than just see them performed; we attended an open rehearsal and pre-concert talk when we went to see the New York Philharmonic perform Mendelssohn’s Elijah. Additionally we were given a tour of the St. Thomas Choir School, the middle-school alma mater of Richard Jarrett 2010. A few weeks later we attended their performance of Handel’s Messiah at St. Thomas Church. After Elijah, we were also able to go backstage and shake hands with the sweaty, exhausted Alan Gilbert, the conductor of the New York Philharmonic. (Sources say that Mr. Travis has not washed his hands since.) In my opinion, there is nothing more “advanced” than being able to shake the hand of the conductor of one of the most highly esteemed orchestras in the world. As rigid as the class may seem, the curriculum is far from set in stone. Mr. Travis may make some off-handed comment about a concert he’s going to see, and our immediate response is, “Can we come?” This is precisely what happened when we went to see the New York Philharmonic perform Brahms’ Fourth Symphony; we were even able to study the piece in class and bring along a few friends. The class is able to adapt to the interests of both the students and the teacher. This is the reason Mr. Travis says he loves the class; he is able to make the most of being within the New York metropolitan area by going to see some of his favorite pieces, while simultaneously providing a unique educational experience to his highly motivated music students. And, truly, it all comes down to the music. We are given a solid foundation in classical music, spanning all sub-genres, from opera to oratorio and so on, while also learning to love and dissect the music. Mr. Travis’ blog (www.musicdork.blogspot.com) is available to those who thirst to discover music.

Mr. Travis (second from left) with Ned Reade (left) and Father John Gedrick (right) and Adrian Appleman ‘11 and Matthew Bourne ‘11.

Matthew Bourne ‘11, Adrian Appleman ‘11 at Carnegie Hall

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Trinity-Pawling proudly presented 20 pieces of student artwork at the Kent Art Association’s (Kent, CT) annual Student Art Show in February. Participating T-P artists included: Marco Giansante ‘14, Kevon Olstein ‘14, Xin Hai Xie ‘13, Christopher Hattar ‘14, Seung Jun Jang ‘14, Bradley Lois ‘14, Sung Gwan Choi ‘13, Ryan Hall ‘14, Robert Reier ‘12, Jonathan Fleurant ‘11, Jordan Kim ‘13, Teddy Kim ‘12, Lee Simmons ‘11, Sam Bosha ‘13. Andy Xie

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Educational Exchange Visit in Hong Kong

October 16-24, 2010

rinity-Pawling School Mandarin students were offered the opportunity to take their skills to the next level through an immersion experience in partnership with St. Paul’s College in Hong Kong. St. Paul’s College is known as the first Anglo-Chinese school in the world. Consisting of 1,200 students in the upper school, all classes are taught in English. Upholding the practice of global education, St. Paul’s College has for many years engaged in educational exchange tours with various boys’ schools and programs around the world. Five Trinity-Pawling students (Ryan Olstein ‘11, Tawfiq Redpath ‘11, Chris Hattar ‘14, Arthur Busick-Schneider ‘14, and Ryder Gottlieb ‘14) travelled to Hong Kong for 8 days in October 2010, with faculty chaperones Amber Rydberg and Kailynn Boomer. Students had home stays with student hosts, and attended classes with students from St. Paul’s College. When they were not in class, they toured the area, and enjoyed the exceptional cultural experience. During the visit, T-P students updated the Hong Kong blog on a daily basis. The blog provided the community with the opportunity to keep up with their T-P friends while they were in Hong Kong. (Oh, and remember hearing about Typhoon Megi?) Here are some highlights from the blog.

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Lei Ho from Hong Kong “The past two days have been hectic but fun. Tuesday the T-P group attended morning classes at St. Paul’s College, enjoyed lunch at a local eatery and then ventured across Hong Kong Bay to the Mong Kok district of Kowloon. There the boys showed off their tough bargaining skills at the local street markets and were also able to try many different types of “street snacks” such as fried dough sticks and an egg-carton shaped waffle snack. The boys met up with their St. Paul’s buddies and spent a quiet evening joining their home-stay families for dinner.” “Wednesday the group met 1100 female students from St. Stephen’s College, the all-girls sister school to St. Paul’s College... The highlight of the tour was when all five boys joined a girls’ P.E. class and learned an aerobic dance routine to the song “S.O.S.”....We left St. Stephen’s and traveled to the other side of the island to a town called Aberdeen. There, St. Paul’s College held their annual swimming festival. Classes were cancelled for the students so they could all attend and cheer on their mates. St. Paul’s has six “houses” which are much like T-P’s societies... Tawfiq, Arthur and Ryan all joined the swimming competition and put forth a fantastic effort in the relay races. Wednesday

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afternoon we went shopping in Causeway Bay and sang karaoke! The evening finished with a Star Ferry ride across the bay to Kowloon, where we were all amazed at the gorgeous Hong Kong skyline. All eyes here are on Typhoon Megi — we’ll keep you posted! Update from Arthur Busick ‘14 “The day started off by with our entire group of seven going up to Victoria Peak by train to see one of the most popular views of Hong Kong harbor. On Victoria Peak there was a large observatory filled with small shops. The view was fantastic and probably a once in a lifetime experience. … Then we left Victoria Peak, taking the mountain train, and went down to SPC and played basketball.” “Redpath ‘11, Olstein ‘11, Hattar ‘14 and I did a three vs. three half-court game. Unfortunately, we were not nearly as strong or as skilled at playing basketball as we were at swimming, and we got whipped by the SPC 6C basketball team. The match ended up 6 to more than twenty (we lost count). After our stunning defeat we went shopping at the Stanley Market. It is time for me to finish up and to get dressed to go to the Hong Kong Jockey Club to attend a reception hosted by Mrs. Irene Pong, mother of Leo Liyeung, T-P Class of ‘09.

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Update from Chris Hattar ‘14 “Last night we attended a cocktail party at the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The Jockey Club was an extravagant place....Two T-P alumni attended -- Joseph Lee ‘10 and Kenny Dow ‘05, along with Joseph’s mother, the parents of Matthew Souza ‘13, the father of Dave Wu ‘14, Irene Pong (mother of Leo Liyeung ‘09), and a few of our St. Paul’s hosts.” “This morning we attended morning assembly in St. Paul’s newly renovated hall. Ryan Olstein ’11 spoke of what an honor it has been to visit Hong Kong and everyone’s warm hospitality. Our time here has been unreal and I only wish we could stay longer. … At St. Paul’s College, much like TrinityPawling’s “Cave,” they have the Tuck Shop. It is a snack stand filled with a delicious assortment of local foods, for example, they serve dim sum (a very delicious treat filled with meat!). …The trip is not over yet. We still have 2 more days in the fantastic city of Hong Kong! We will be having dinner at the Aberdeen Boat Club tonight and taking a trip to the Big Buddha tomorrow.”

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Blog Highlights Reflections on Our Week in Hong Kong

“…The weather is nice; it is warm and humid and about twenty eight degrees Celcius! When we arrived we could not see anything, not even the ocean, until we were ten feet above the ground, due to the high humidity and the pollution. After a terrifying mini-bus ride, we arrived at school for orientation. … Most of the signs here are in English first and then in traditional Chinese. Everyone here speaks Cantonese, or “guangdonghua,” however when you go up to someone and speak Mandarin, or “putonghua,” they usually reply in Mandarin. The locals stared incredulously at me when I started speaking in Mandarin! We’re heading to our homestays and for a rest and then to the Aberdeen Boat Club for dinner. Bye! Zai Jian! “

“It’s Saturday and our last day in Hong Kong. The sun was shining this morning as we emerged from the MTR station and prepared to board the Ngong Ping 360 cable cars. Located on nearby Lantau Island, Ngong Ping is home to the Tian Tan Buddha Statue, the world’s largest, seated, outdoor, bronze Big Buddha statue. Constructed from 202 bronze pieces, the Tian Tan Buddha Statue weighs over 250 tons and is 34 meters tall.” “(We) hiked the 268 steps to get a closer view of the Buddha. Afterwards, we had a chance to visit the nearby Po Lin Monastery. Our day ended with a delicious lunch at The Stoep, a South African Restaurant sitting directly on Cheung Sha Beach. One interesting thing about the beach was that there were wild water buffalo roaming amongst the sun bathers!” “Hong Kong is a modern, fast-paced, exciting city. We have so many memories and experiences to share with everyone when we return.”

Tawfiq Redpath ‘11 writes: “…We began our first day heading towards Ngong Ping on Lan Tau Island taking a couple of cable cars over the river and up the mountains to “The Buddha.” When we finally arrived at our first destination, I instantly felt the warmth of this religious region. …The thought of climbing up hundreds of steps to a giant statue made of bronze seemed easier than it actually was. We walked around the area taking photographs, eating ice cream, reading about the site and history, and enjoying the scenery.” “From there we went towards the Po Lin Monastery, which reeked of burning incense. A craving for food soon kicked in and the thought of taking the fruit offerings placed amongst the smaller Buddha statues soon seemed like a good idea… We enjoyed a delicious lunch at a small restaurant along the Cheung Sha Beach. The food was great. A majority of the people in the area seemed to be from a Western/ European descent or background which was quite shocking considering that it was such a secluded place. After having a great meal that consisted of lamb chops stuffed with feta cheese and a side of salad, we decided to take a walk along the beachside and climb some rock boulders instead of swimming.” “We accepted the fact that it was going to happen sooner or later, but the idea of returning to our normal life was hard… all I could think about was staying another week... Even a Happy Meal from McDonald’s couldn’t satisfy and cheer me up now! We had our final meals with our home stay buddies on Saturday night and eventually said our goodbyes. We’ve returned to our “city” of Pawling (still wishing it was Hong Kong) with much more cultural experience and great friendships.”

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” They may have never been truly educated, if it wasn’t for a bit of courage and for an opportunity given at an amazing place like Trinity-Pawling.“ —John Kalin ‘10

An Unlikely Friendship by John Kalin

n September of 2008 a young, chubby, Chinese boy with a limited English vocabulary began the biggest adventure of his life when he stepped onto the Trinity-Pawling School campus.

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In September of 2009 a high school graduate took his first steps into T-P’s halls, uncertain of his future, but with many goals for his upcoming post-graduate year. When asked to write a piece on my 2 week stay in China, I couldn’t help but write about this friendship. Every time I put pen to paper and began to recount my visits to Tiananmen Square, the World Expo, or The Forbidden City, my mind would race back to the conversations we had in a dusty, old noodle shop with someone born and raised halfway around the world from my birthplace. And if that wasn’t enough, he was also 2 years younger than me. Yet, we shared the common thread of Trinity-Pawling.

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John Kalin ‘10 is a Sophomore at Colby College

At Trinity-Pawling, two kids met who came from very different backgrounds. If they didn’t step a bit out of their comfort zones they would have never been eating 30 cent noodles together in Beijing. They would have never begged the waitress to keep the lights on for 5 more minutes while discussing ethical dilemmas. They never would have formed such a strong and unlikely friendship. They would have never questioned their way of living. They may have never modified their opinions. They may have never reached the level of self-awareness that they did those days in China. They may have never been truly educated, if it wasn’t for a bit of courage and for an opportunity given at an amazing place like Trinity-Pawling.

It was an admissions officer at my previous school who posed a question to the incoming freshmen, “Why is boarding school the best form of education?” The student who answered listed, “Rigorous classes, skilled faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities.” The admissions officer announced, “That’s not what I was thinking.” With a bit of a pause a freshman voice exclaimed, “Then what is?!” The admission officer responded, “You. The fact that each of you comes from completely different backgrounds is what makes boarding school education superior.” Even in the most diverse communities, we tend to stick with the ones who look like us, do what we do, like what we like. You can clearly see this at the dining hall at any academic institution. But, being a white male in America, there are not too many situations where I consider myself a minority. Yet, when I was in the center of Shanghai, I found myself nervous; thinking that everyone was talking about me or trying to take a picture of me with their camera. I found myself looking for Westerners. This revealed to me how challenging it is to truly feel comfortable as a minority. Thus, I present the challenge to analyze your comfort zone and try to expand it. And there is no better place to do this than at Trinity-Pawling. With 310 boys from 30 different states and 15 different countries you have an opportunity to meet someone who may change the way you view the world, and teach you about a different culture. And if you’re doing it right you will learn a lot about yourself. This is the most important form of education.

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I couldn’t help but write about this friendship. Every time I put pen to paper and began to recount my visits to Tiananmen Square, the World Expo, or The Forbidden City, my mind would race back to the conversations we had in a dusty, old noodle shop with someone born and raised halfway around the world from my birthplace…Yet, we shared the common thread of Trinity-Pawling.

Teaching History in a Global Environment By John Taylor, History Department Chair

Over the past almost twenty years the history department at Trinity-Pawling has developed and implemented a World History curriculum for the ninth and tenth grades and broadened the elective program for seniors.

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he history department at Trinity-Pawling seeks to balance the content and context of history with the skills of analysis and expression of understanding that will help T-P graduates be effective citizens in the global environment of the 21st Century. Teaching history is an invitation to students to understand themselves and others, and to answer the questions of who am I, where did I come from, and perhaps even, where am I going? One of my advisees is the child of recent immigrants to the United States, and as he is a citizen, it is important that he be firmly grounded in the content of United States history. (He just completed the Advanced Placement United States History course taught by Mr. McDougal). His roommate is from Brazil and two of his close friends are from Japan and China; so the question arises, what do they need to know of American History and how can we as a history department create a curriculum that addresses those needs? The converse of this question is also true. In a rapidly globalizing economic, cultural and political world, what do United States citizens need to know of the history and culture of that world which exists outside our borders and is increasingly part of our everyday lives – not to mention their own history?

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“Throughout my college career I have grown to have an immense affinity towards the social sciences. My thirst to learn and grow within the political science discipline was truly facilitated by the knowledge shared with me during my time at Trinity-Pawling. While I may have been a bit wet behind the ears while at T-P, you instilled within me a great foundation for success. Prior to taking your classes, I knew little about political science or foreign affairs, but your teaching style changed all of that.You have shaped my knowledge and intellect on so many different levels and have made an impact on my life, and for that I thank you.”

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The following discussion of historical thinking skills is one of the early classes in the ninth grade honors section of Creation of the Modern World. As they begin their reading assignments, students will recognize the fact patterns used in the story as being drawn from the history of Han Dynasty China and the Roman Empire, one of our first comparative history exercises, but it is the approach to thinking about history and the acquisition of these habits of mind that is the goal of the exercise and one that will be reinforced throughout the year.

Ninth Grade Curriculum THE FOUR “C’s” OF WORLD HISTORY

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Thinking Historically In the Preface to the textbook Ways of the World: A Global History author, Robert W. Strayer, discusses “the three Cs of World History.” These are fundamental ways of thinking about history. They are Change, Connection and Comparison: Change means “Change over Time;” being able to describe and explain the process by which a state, or region grows from being one thing and becomes something different at a later date. Tracing change over time also involves distinguishing between types of factors that cause change. There are underlying conditions that are different from immediate causes, for instance, but also conjunctions, contingencies and the agency of human beings that interact in different ways over time. A conjunction is the joining of two or more factors that fit together at a certain moment in time. A contingency is an outcome or event that depends on previous events in order to take place. Human Agency recognizes the importance of the behavior of individuals in making history. As historians we have to be looking for these different factors and how they interact. Here is a brief example to illustrate this pattern of thinking: An extremely prosperous EMPIRE sees a growth in its population (underlying condition) which leads to deforestation and the tilling of marginal land on many hillsides of THE EMPIRE. Over a number of years a series of huge rain events in the deforested region of THE EMPIRE leads to devastating floods in the region and also in the populated cities downstream (conjunction). A 13 year old has just come to the throne of THE EMPIRE and there is a power struggle in the capitol so little is done for the flood victims, or to rebuild the city walls after the floods. This allows nomadic warriors to invade the territories of THE EMPIRE without effective defense (contingency). A charismatic leader of the nomads sees that he can become the next emperor. He gains the loyalty of the disaffected people in the cities and devastated countryside, marches with his loyal troops to the capitol and defeats the disorganized and feuding parties of the ruling class. He then claims the throne and is proclaimed the new emperor (human agency). We have just described the decline and fall of a dynasty, that is to say, “change over time.” Beyond the interactive pieces, underlying, or immediate causation, conjunction, contingency and human agency; we have also introduced the idea of the second “C,” connections. In this case it is the idea of cross cultural connections between the nomads and the settled areas of THE EMPIRE. The brief story also introduces another key concept: the interaction between external forces of change, nature and nomads, and internal dynamics of change, in this case of a failing ruling class.

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Establishing patterns of change and connection allows for the third “C” of historical thinking, comparison. Good comparisons look for both common elements of human experience and the variations of response to those elements. Within good comparisons you will see themes develop: Human impact on the environment might be such a theme in comparing THE EMPIRE with another empire that fell at a later date for instance. Social conflict, failures of governance and losses of loyalty, as well as, contact between strangers may all find their way into a good comparison. Regional development makes up a good deal of the story of humanity before 1500 C.E., while after 1500 C.E. there is more global interaction with consequences that are very much part of our present. What is the fourth “C?” We have discussed change over time, connections and comparisons with some other important terms thrown in, so where is the fourth “C?” The fourth “C” is so crucial that it cannot be overlooked. It is CONTENT. Yes, that is right, names, dates, people and places are important. You cannot explain change over time, make valid comparisons, or discuss connections without facts used accurately. Choosing really important facts and showing the sequence and relationship between them while applying the ideas discussed above is historical thinking. After experiencing this introduction to world history and the complexities present in its study, the boys move on to a study of events more familiar, yet equally complex in their sophomore year. What follows is an overview Mr. Hoffman’s tenth grade curriculum.

Tenth Grade Curriculum OVERVIEW

Mr. Hoffman’s tenth grade curriculum The tenth grade boys commence their studies covering major world events between 1400 -1800. Through a variety of activities and assessments, their reading, note taking, writing, and speaking skills progress. The term begins with a review of the rise and fall of four great land based empires; the Ottoman, the Mughal, the Safavid, and Qing China. A study of the rise of the European nation states connects the decline in the east with the rise of the west. The term concludes with a major investigation of the French Revolution – specifically the Jacobin Committee of Public Safety’s “Reign of Terror” and the failure of Robespierre to create a “Republic of Virtue.” The boys work through the film Danton, which illuminates the hypocrisy of the Committee’s rule of France in 1793-94. The boys then move to analyze Napoleonic Europe and the struggle between liberal and conservative forces, which dominates their curriculum for the remainder of the year.

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M odel U n ited Natio n s The department is committed to integrating current events into the curriculum and making connections between the history and contemporary events. No activity does a better job focusing on this area than Model UN, overseen by Jim McDougal. His description of the program follows.

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cratic means. As such students must be willing to compromise and find a middle ground while preserving the sovereignty of their country. Post conference discussions have revealed that this is the most challenging portion of the conference, and the most rewarding. During the spring months, the members of the Model UN work on topics of special interest. Last year the students discussed Free Trade vs. Fair Trade and attempted to write resolutions to address this issue. This past spring the students worked on a project about Child Warriors. Again, they attempted to write resolutions to solve some to the problems associated with this issue. In each case the students were assigned to represent a country and to argue the position of that country. In doing so, the students gained a further understanding of international sovereignty issues. Research is an important component of Model UN. In order to gain an adequate understanding of the relevant issues, the students are required to complete the necessary background research. Additionally, the students are required to become competent public speakers. They must be able to communicate their ideas clearly and concisely to a diverse audience. Furthermore, they are required to be good listeners as they must listen to and understand the ideas that others are presenting. Those that are successful are also adept at the art of compromise as they are able to find a middle ground.

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odel UN is both a club open to interested students and a course offering for students that take it for credit. The overall mission of the Model UN program at Trinity-Pawling is to expose the students to contemporary international issues and to gain an understanding of the complexities of international democracy and consensus building. Each year a group of students chose to join this student lead club. During the fall months the students learn about the many roles of the United Nations, the importance and definition of human rights, and discuss contemporary world events. As the fall term concludes and the winter term begins, the students begin to use this knowledge in their preparations for the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference hosted by the International Affairs Association of the University of Pennsylvania. During these preparations the students learn about international issues such as: the role of women in emerging countries, economic development concerns and challenges, environmental issues and challenges, technology concerns, copy rite laws, human rights, famine and agricultural concerns, exploitation of children, trade issues, nuclear disarmament and proliferation, small arms trade, asymmetrical warfare, the ever-evolving role of the United Nations, and security concerns. Additionally, some students are challenged to solve fictional global conflicts. Throughout the conference an emphasis is placed on solving problems through demo-

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The Winter Term commences with a study of the Congress of Vienna and the ensuing years of revolt – 1830 and 1848. Upon return from winter break, the focus shifts to Africa and Asia, as the boys work to understand Imperialism from the perspective of the indigenous population, not merely through the western lens. The novel Things Fall Apart brilliantly illuminates the nature of the brutally unequal relationships that developed as the industrial powers used their technological superiority to dominate the globe by the dawn of the 20th Century. Finally, the boys study the forces that combined to bring Europe and the world to war in 1914. To conclude the term the boys work to understand the immediate and long term shortcomings of the Treaty of Versailles, as they conclude an examination of the inter-war years (19191939), the events of WWII, and the major conferences which would determine the fates of hundreds of millions of people. The Spring Term begins with an in depth study of the Cold War. Utilizing the text and CNN’s Cold War Video series, the boys work to understand the complexities of the bi-polar hegemonic structure. The final six weeks involve an investigation of many contemporary issues that help identify some disheartening recurring themes in human behavior. A major theme within the readings is the struggle between autocracy and democracy around the world. The boys read numerous articles from Current History, which illuminate the challenges facing billions of global citizens. Case studies of Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Zimbabwe, Cuba, Libya and a focus on the “Arab Spring” paint a fine background for discussions of the abuse of power, governmental transparency, and the continuing trend of autocracy. Iran and Venezuela figured prominently in our discussions this year, as these regimes have emerged to challenge the global status quo of the post-Cold War world. Additionally studies of events in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya were undertaken to connect the revolutions of today with those of yesterday. The History Department endeavors to create globally aware young men by embracing a “Social Studies” model which moves beyond simply recounting historical facts. Important to the curriculum is the integration of all other disciplines. In the 21st Century classroom it is essential to inculcate solid verbal skills, teach critical thinking, introduce the advent of new scientific innovations, explain how mathematics enabled these scientific innovators to prove their theories, include discussions of the importance of art and literature in major global events, and dabble in foreign languages from time to time. Technology is helping make the history classroom a vibrant living organism, one that does not resemble the old fashioned chalky lecture hall of yesteryear. We live in exciting and challenging times and it is the mission of the History Department to prepare our students to enter this uncertain world with the tools necessary to navigate a successful course.

Stepping Up The following underclassmen won awards at the Stepping Up ceremony held in All Saints’ Chapel on Saturday afternoon, May 28. Stepping Up is considered the School’s in-house commencement as we bid farewell to the seniors and usher the underclassmen up to the next grade level. Of all the unique ceremonies at Trinity-Pawling, Stepping Up is the most poignant, steeped in a century of tradition. Following the awards, leadership of the student body is transferred from the old prefects to the new prefects who are announced at the close of the service. Upon leaving the Chapel, the seniors line up on the walkway behind Cluett to shake hands and bid farewell to the faculty and to the underclassmen.

Prefects for 2011-2012, the School’s highest leadership position for students, are determined by vote of the student body and the faculty Next year’s Prefects: Head Prefect Mitchell Bottini, Junior Prefect Jay Hooper, Max Franzone, Alex Silvia, Sam Mark, Jordan Johnson.

Underclassmen Awards 2011 Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award for Humanities/Social Sciences is awarded to a junior who demonstrates a commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues, possesses leadership and a dedication to community action, and who has earned strong grades in rigorous humanities and social sciences classes. Ahmet Bidav ‘12 The Mayflower Award for proficiency in the study of United States History. Alex Ros ’12 Richard Colhoun, former chair of the Board of Trustees from 1978 to 1991, established the Colhoun History Essay Prize to recognize the best essay written on United States history. Jordan Johnson ’12 The Rensselaer Medal goes to a member of the junior class who has distinguished himself in mathematics and science. Yin Cheng “Rex” Wang ‘12 The Xerox Award for excellence in technology. Donald Evan Kanouse ‘12

The Harvard Prize Book for the junior who exemplifies excellence in scholarship and high character combined with achievement in other fields. Sean Abercrombie ’12 The George Eastman Young Leaders Award seeks to recognize future leaders who have made an impact on their school community through extensive involvement in extracurricular activities and by earning high grades in challenging courses. Jay Hooper ’12 The Colhoun Award for the Most Improved Freshman is given in memory of Craig Colhoun, class of 1972. James Kerr ‘14 The Hastings Award for the Most Improved Sophomore is given by the Hastings family. Bishop Bradford Hastings was a graduate and Head Prefect of the class of 1937. John Collins ‘13 The Citizenship Awards for each class are determined by vote of the faculty. This year’s award winners include Wyatt Hill ‘14 for the Freshman Citizenship Award; Georghe Dragomir ‘13 for the Sophomore Citizenship Award; and Jordan Johnson ‘12 for the Junior Citizenship Award. Honor Students: Chia Ming “Jimmy” Lee ’14; Phong Quach ’13; Yu “Jimmy” Xu ’12

The Colgate Book Award is given to a junior

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who has achieved high academic distinction combined with outstanding leadership within the School. Itsuki Yashina ‘12

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104th Commencement Exercises Trinity-Pawling School held its 104th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 29, 2011, and celebrated the graduation of 88 students. To see a full list of the Class of 2011 go to www.trinitypawling.org The ceremony featured a number of speakers, and the presentation of awards and diplomas. Her Royal Highness Princess Abeer bint Turki, mother of Salman ‘11, Abdullah ‘06, Fahad ‘04 gave the Commencement Address. Other speakers included Joon Sub Lee, who delivered the Valedictory Address, and Drew Hennessy who spoke as Head Prefect. The diplomas were delivered by Board of Trustee President Elizabeth P. Allen.

Commencement Awards and Prizes Honor Student Grade 12 Joon Sub Lee Henderson Prize in English John Bosha Environmental Science Award Joon Sub Lee Smith Prize in Mandarin and Chinese Studies Ryan Olstein Biology Award Michael MacDonald Elliot Prize in Senior Mathematics Joon Sub Lee Chemistry Award Zhentao Wang French Award Michael Mac Donald Spanish Award Jacob Frost Religion Award Duane Davis Art Award Lee Simmons Music Award Matthew Bourne Excellence in Theater William Fierman

Other Awards Presented Tennant Drama Award was awarded to Adrian Appleman Norwood L. Pinder Prize in Journalism Named after the first editor of The Phoenix in 1908, the original literary journal and yearbook of the Pawling School, this prize honors Pinder’s legacy of giving voice to the life of the School. Adrian Appleman Gatchell Sportsmanship Award The Creighton E. Gatchell Sportsmanship Award, donated in memory of Creighton, class of 1961, by his brother Bill, a member of the class of 1963, is given to a member of the senior class who best exemplifies Creighton’s love for sports and his level of sportsmanship. Michael Waller

Matthew E. Dann Award for General Excellence Dr. Matthew E. Dann was headmaster of TrinityPawling School 1946 to 1970. This award is given annually by his family and friends recognize the outstanding boy in the junior class. Ahmetcan Bidav Eugene O. Colley Award for Leadership Gene Colley has been involved with TrinityPawling School for more than 30 years as a parent of four graduates and since 1978 as a trustee. Long before he had an official role in school, in his typical fashion of “getting the job done”, he commandeered the necessary forces to restore electricity to the campus after the 1969 fire which nearly leveled the south end of Cluett. Without Gene’s leadership, the school would have closed for a year or perhaps longer. “It cannot be done” is not a phrase which he cares to hear. Tawfiq Redpath Gamage Award for General Excellence The Gamage Award, named for Frederick Luther Gamage, founder and first headmaster of the Pawling School, is awarded by vote of the faculty to a member of the senior class whose overall record is one of General Excellence. Ryan Olstein

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Acrish Award The Kevin Neil Acrish Award to the Junior Prefect is given in memory of Kevin Acrish, a member of the class of 1990 who was elected Junior Prefect. Each year this award is given to the penultimate authority in recognition of those qualities so typical of Kevin...... loyalty to the school and friends, concern for others, and a sense of humor. Ryan Olstein

Wells Award The Wells Award, named for its donor, a member of the class in 1938, is presented annually to the student who combines outstanding performance and growth in all areas of life at Trinity-Pawling School. Character, a concern for and service to others, loyalty and dedication to the established traditions of the school are among the criteria for determining the award. Earl Scott Carlin

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Kenneth B. Weeman Athletic Award The Kenneth B. Weeman Athletic Award is given by his widow and sons, members of classes in 1959 and 1961, and his grandson, a member of the class of 1991. Factors to be considered are the individual sense of sportsmanship, demonstrated leadership, personal commitment to the athletic program, and to the traditions of Trinity-Pawling School. Andrew Hennessy

McCollum Award The McCollum Award is named for the first Head Prefect of Trinity-Pawling, Franklin McCollum, class of 1950. Mr. McCollum never forgot the lasting impact that Trinity-Pawling had on his life and that of his classmates. To be Head Prefect is even more demanding as all of this has to be done with the added burden of knowing what to say and what to do while leading the class of 2011 each day. Andrew Hennessy

HIGHLIGHTS

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Head Prefect Address

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by Joon Sub Lee ‘11

At Trinity-Pawling, we all take risks... The beginning of my career at Trinity-Pawling was a risk as well, since I suddenly decided to come to a foreign country and abandon everything I had established while I was on my merry way to college back in Korea. After I arrived at Trinity-Pawling, I constantly challenged myself and expanded my limits. I took multiple AP courses on various subjects, I tried out for the play, I sang in the musical, I played the saxophone, and I worked for the school newspaper...I believe my tendency to constantly challenge myself allowed me to become the valedictorian, a member of the honor council, a proctor, an actor, a singer, a writer, a musician, and last but not least, a magician.”

by Drew Hennessy To the Class of 2011… the legacy we have established will follow us for years to come. It is up to us to continue to grow from the things that we have learned, and use our knowledge wherever life’s path may lead. The end of this Commencement does not mark the end of our relationship with the School; whether we like it or not, we will forever represent T-P. This bond that we have created will stick with us forever. I am extremely proud to stand here and represent each and every one of you, and the only thing I can ask of you all is to not go around and pretend to be something you’re not. ‘Be who you are, because that is what’s really cool!’

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(Quote from the film Starsky & Hutch)

“My dear friends…I would like to recommend to you to always try to expand your limits. Do not fear to push your boundaries. Leo F. Buscaglia once said, ‘The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live.‘

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by Her Royal Highness Princess Abeer bint Turki, PP ’11,’06,’04

… Remember that you live in an era of globalization and free trade enterprise, where graduates from New York must compete with graduates from Beijing and Bangalore for the same jobs. Make sure you couple your interests with the needs of the job market and economy, remain focused and committed to learning; for now is your chance to really learn. Settle for nothing less than excellence.

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...Explore the world by travelling when opportunities arise. If you don’t get the opportunity to travel, make it a point to approach international students whenever you can. You will never truly understand your own culture until you have sampled other cultures and realized the similarities and differences. You will be amazed at how similar we all are.

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Transforming Learning through Technology Trinity-Pawling students and faculty are grateful to have benefitted from the gift of technology from Gregg and Lucy Flynn, parents of Keegan ‘10.

he Flynns’ gift, which provided funds for the School to purchase additional SMARTboards, has helped to further the implementation of technology in the classroom. Not only do SMARTboards enhance student learning through handson teaching, they are a great asset to our teachers who are now equipped with the best tools to amplify aspects of their curriculum. What is a SMARTboard? SMARTboards are interactive whiteboards that, when combined with the power of a computer and the internet, add a new dimension to teaching. Trinity-Pawling teachers are able to deliver dynamic lessons with the simple touch of a finger. The rapid development of technology, however, brings challenges to the classroom as well as opportunity. Amy Foster, TrinityPawling’s Library Media Specialist, and an advocate for integrating technology into the curriculum says, “We are mindful of wanting to be current in our use of technology while not rushing into things.While some have installed SMARTboards throughout their schools, we have found that not all classrooms need them and are more deliberate in our implementation plan. It is the same with iPads; they hold enormous educational potential, but buying a shipment of them without knowing how we are going to use them in our curriculum would be counterproductive. We have investigated various models to incorporate them into the School and have instituted a subsidy program to

aid faculty in the purchase of them. We are looking forward to seeing how teachers will use them this fall after having the summer to learn hands-on.” Mrs. Foster co-chairs the Technology Implementation Committee, which has been created to devote its energy to gaining a better understanding of the needs of the School. This committee meets on a regular basis to assess the School’s technology needs, facilitate necessary improvements of the current technology infrastructure, and evaluate how and why technology is being integrated into the curriculum. Since its inception in February, the Committee: > has received wish lists from each of the academic departments > has purchased 6 additional SMART - boards, bringing the total on campus to 13

is testing other technologies such as eBeam (laser and ultrasound SMART board-like technology projected onto plain whiteboards)

has authorized a subsidy to faculty for the purchase of an iPad to learn the resources and applications that would be effective in their classrooms

is studying the current network structure and evaluating ways to maximize the School’s existing bandwidth, as well as expanding the wireless environment on campus

> continues to investigate ways to ease the challenges that technology brings to the classroom There is no question that new technologies are revolutionizing the way students learn. Trinity-Pawling is working to empower its teachers to take advantage of new tools to create powerful learning environments that build 21st Century skills.

Go T-P Mobile! T-P has gone mobile! Now you can access calendar events, athletic scores, news and more while you’re on the go. The mobile feature will automatically detect if you are using a mobile device and will provide you with the option to view the mobile site or the full site. The mobile-friendly version of our site can be viewed at www.trinitypawling.org/mobile. Stay connected to Trinity-Pawling wherever you are. Go T-P Mobile.

Scully Faculty Homes

lans are currently underway for the construction of 10 new faculty non-dormitory housing units to be completed by the summer of 2012. This magnificent construction project is the gift of Marlynn and Bill Scully ’57. It represents the latest chapter in their generous support of Trinity-Pawling School. Over the course of the next two years, the old maintenance garages and the area known as the Barracks, located on the north side of campus beyond Johnson Hall, will be torn down and replaced by one large multi-family residence building known as “Faculty Row” and three single family homes. The faculty homes are being designed by Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects, PC, of Mount Kisco, NY, also responsible for the design of our dining center, Scully Hall, completed in September 2009. The principal architect on the project is Walt Hauser, Trinity-Pawling Class of 1996.

Project Goals: Subject to further revision, the homes will be of brick veneer to match the rest of campus and will include upscale interior and exterior detail and geothermal heating and cooling. Other key project goals:

Features > Two 800 square-foot studio apartments

> Utilize traditional materials, details, and vernacular in a contemporary manner to create space that natu- rally fits in to the Campus context and is up-to-date

> Three 1,200 square-foot loft apartments

> Two 2,400 square-foot attached single family homes

> Three 2,600 square-foot free standing single family homes

> Consider the new faculty residences as part of an overall strategy to help attract new faculty and retain current faculty > Improve the site use of the northeast quadrant of the Campus in a manner consistent with the Long Range Plan and Campus Master Plan > Provide a central “Green” within the faculty housing for common use > Develop buildings consistent in look with iconic Campus buildings such as Cluett Hall, The Arts Center, and Barstow Dormitory

> Employ sustainable building practices to the fullest extent possible > Minimize the overall site disturbance and protect as many existing trees as possible

Faculty Housing was identified as a priority by Trinity-Pawling’s Long Range Planning Committee, which proposes its ten-year plan to the Board of Trustees in January 2010.

Construction as of June 30, 2011

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Commemorative and Memorial Tree Program Honor a special person or event with the gift of a tree.

living tree honors your special person or event and provides many benefits, both tangible and intangible for the campus and for the environment. Join Trinity-Pawling School alumni, parents and friends on Oct. 8th to dedicate the program.

• create a living memory • promote campus sustainability • contribute to an outdoor classroom

Save- the-Date

October 8th 2011

he Commemorative and Memorial Tree Program serves to fund additional specimen trees and shrubs for a planned campus arboretum, and further enhance the collection of stately trees which already exist on campus.

T-P Sophomores Plant Class Tree at Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony The tree, a Japanese Katsura, was donated by the sophomore class who raised funds for its purchase through a school community dress-down day and a raffle. Prizes for the raffle included five homework passes, a day-off from class dress, a round of golf, and New York Giants memorabilia. These funds were matched by Headmaster Arch Smith personally. Theo Kelly ‘13 of Brewster, NY, stated: “This tree represents the Class of 2013. It is a metaphor for our hard work and determination.” The tree will no doubt serve as a tangible reminder of the Class of 2013 in years to come. The planting took place at the south end of the Center for the Arts and serves as the unofficial launch of the Commemorative and Memorial Tree Program which will be dedicated in October 2011. To learn more about the Commemorative and Memorial Tree Program go to www.trinitypawling.org/trees

“ This tree represents the Class of 2013. It is a metaphor for our hard work and determination.” —Theo Kelly ’13 2727

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T-P Teaching Garden Everybody loves food, right? But how many teenage boys know where it comes from or how to grow it? Mrs. Reade and a band of intrepid volunteers spent the winter and spring developing the first-ever teaching garden at T-P.

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n the coldest night of January 2011, a group of eight boys and three teachers gathered in the greenhouse extension off the Biology room to sow what would be the initial seeds of this new venture. In early March, those tender seedlings were transplanted to a outdoor raised bed which the boys constructed and then covered with plastic sheeting over hoops to protect from the fluctuating elements of early spring.“It was 40 degrees outside but 80 degrees in the low tunnel!” Reade exclaimed. This teaching garden has been a long time goal of Mrs. Reade, Dean of Faculty and 25 year veteran of T-P. “I remember talking about this garden with Andrew Buckwalter ’95 when he was still teaching here back in 2006. It just took a while to get the right elements and support in place. Headmaster Arch Smith and Ed Hauser (Director of the Physical Plant) have given us the green light to make this project a reality. Mark Barone (Dining Hall manager), Chef Larry, and the Culinart Dining Service are psyched that we will grow some incredibly fresh produce for them to use. I am indebted to all these people for allowing us to develop this program.” Hiring Josh Frost ’04 as a Spanish teacher this past September was fortuitous. “There’s no way I could have tackled this venture without the farming expertise of Josh and Ashley Frost and Josh’s dad David. They are my inspirations, amazing teachers of agriculture. Over the past three years,

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I have brought more than 100 T-P boys to volunteer at the Frosts’ Cascade Farm in nearby Patterson, NY.” The Teaching Garden, an offshoot of the weekly “Food for Thought” seminar, is open to all members of the school community. Many of the boys and adults who participate in those presentations have gravitated to the garden project as well. The Steering Committee includes seniors Alex Ros, Dan Meagher, Mitchell Bottini, Sam Mark, Willson Gallagher, Rob Reier, Jordan Johnson, Jay Hooper; junior Gibson Drysdale; and sophomore James Kerr. Several faculty members have been stalwart as well. “The whole concept is designed to generate camaraderie and give anyone a chance to try their hand at growing food. By calling it a “teaching garden,” we are free to make mistakes and learn from them. We will strive to do a great job and produce some tasty veggies, but most important is providing the opportunity for all of us to experience the miracle of putting a seed in soil and watching it develop into a healthy, edible vegetable.” The emphasis is on produce that can be grown, harvested, and enjoyed by the students while school is in session. “We are focusing our efforts on cool weather crops that thrive in spring and late fall into early winter. Mesclun salad blends, fresh herbs, spinach, chard, kale, beets, carrots, maybe potatoes and winter squashes. If we can find the space and the soil cooperates, we will try to grow it.”

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Photos: Left: Greenhouse Bio Greens — Boys and faculty dig into bowl of mesclun salad grown in greenhouse, “Food for Thought” presentation February 2011 Middle: Raised Beds — “Building the First Raised Beds, March 2011” Josh Frost ‘04, Dom Stott ‘12, Rob Reier ‘12, Gibson Drysdale ‘13 Right: ”Harvesting Greens for Trustee Dinner, May 2011” Maria Reade, Josh Frost,

The first raised bed was built on Friday March 4 when a handful of boys delayed their departure for spring vacation and spent the afternoon building the first 4’ x 32’ box, filling it with a blend of organic compost and top soil, and then transplanting the first round of Swiss chard and spinach plugs. Later in April, three more beds were assembled and filled with vegetables grown from seed. The ultimate plan is to construct an unheated greenhouse behind Scully Hall. Throughout the winter, Maria began raising funds from donors and ordered a 22 x 48 foot greenhouse. Because of the severe winter, construction of the steel-frame greenhouse was delayed until late May. “The greenhouse will cover a series of raised beds. The beds will be made from wood milled from trees cleared from the site of the new faculty homes being built this summer.

“All in a Day’s Work — Phase One of Greenhouse Construction May 2011”

Josh ‘04 and Ashley Frost, Kenny McDougal ‘17, Maria Reade, Skylar Weber ‘11, Dan Meagher ’12

Food for Thought David Frost loaned his hydraulic sawmill and taught us to mill the logs into usable boards for the box frames. We bartered for this service: on March 2, we brought 15 boys over to Cascade Farm and helped him tap his maple trees, cranking out in three hours what would have taken David two weeks to accomplish. Barter is the way to get things done fair and square, and everyone gains in the process!” As a side note, this project is being funded by private donations from interested parents, alumni, and friends of the School. Should you wish to learn more about the Teaching Garden or the “Food for Thought” program, please feel free to contact Maria Reade directly. She will stop whatever she is doing to talk about this passion of hers! mreade@trinitypawling.org

Trinity-Pawling School presents Food for Thought, a weekly after-dinner discussion series which promotes environmental education awareness. Dean of Faculty Maria Reade created this program following her six month sabbatical studying agricultural trends in Vermont. Topics of discussion include the environment, healthy food choices, sustainability, recycling, climate change, alternative energy, water, agriculture, and energy conservation. This event takes place immediately following Friday night sit-down dinners in the Scully Hall Small Dining Room. Participation among community members is strong, ranging from 25 to 60 each week.

2011 Presentations:

> Don Hooper CP ’12, life-long environmentalist with the National Wildlife Federation, and faculty member Doug Boomer presented alternating views of Climate Change and Global Warming. > Chris Wood, of the Oblong Land Conservancy in Pawling, discussed the importance of conserving land – how, why, where, when Land Conservation – If We Don’t Steward it, Who Will? > Claire Brown Lyons ’76, PP ’11 manages a philanthropic foundation through Pepsico. She presented a visual photo documentary of her foundation’s commitment to getting safe potable water to desertified areas of India and Africa.

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“Culinart Manager Mark Barone receiving his first tub of T-P grown produce. Can’t get more local than that!”

> “What’s in the Beef?” A cooking demonstration by Maria Reade. Students taste-tested several types of ground beef, including beef from the farm of T-P Prefect Earl Carlin ’11. (See page 7.) They also sampled a range of organic produce from carrots to kale to Swiss chard.

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> The Man Who Planted Trees an Oscar-winning animated short film about one man’s quiet gift that changed a village. This movie proves that one individual’s simple dedication can have an enormous and enduring impact.

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> Ed Hauser, Physical Plant Director, and Scully Hall Architect Walt Hauser ‘96 on “Green” Building – Environmentally Conscientious Architecture for the 21st Century.

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> Building Services Manager and Pawling Town Supervisor Dave Kelly CP ’13 presented Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Where Does Our Stuff Actually Go??

Pride Athletics Fall Sports Season

Winter Sports Season

Spring Sports Season

The fall sports season at Trinity-Pawling was a difficult one, marked by close defeats, injuries, and tough luck. Varsity Soccer lost three games by one or two goals. Varsity Football suffered a one point loss, two 2 point losses and a three point loss. Cross Country improved its win total dramatically, but also lost a couple of close contests. The lower teams enjoyed varying degrees of success, highlighted by a 7-0 Lower Football team. The team closed out the season with a dramatic home win over Avon to secure the perfect record. The twin themes of hard work and endurance fostered in these struggles bode well for success in the winter sports season.

After a difficult fall sports season, the boys were resolute in their quest for success in the winter season. Mother Nature and cyclical stomach viruses wreaked havoc on rosters, but the boys fought hard to achieve many great successes. Varsity Basketball made the New England Tournament, losing to eventual champion Choate. Varsity Hockey had a solid season, highlighted by the first victory over Deerfield in school history. Squash improved its win total over past years, and with some young talent in the program the future is bright. Skiing recorded some key victories and improved dramatically over the course of the year. Wrestling posted a solid record, as two boys earned Western New England Championships in their weight classes, with one of these boys going on to earn runner-up in his weight class at the overall New England Championships. The momentum clearly shifted, as we began the spring sports season.

The spring was marked by varying degrees of success as all teams competed solidly. The weather was dreadful, especially on game days, forcing many events to be rescheduled or cancelled. The Varsity Baseball team burst out to a 5-0 start, only to lose some close games, while running into tough Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League competition. They rallied to conclude the season 8-7. Varsity Tennis vaulted out to a 2-0 record, before losing a few close matches to finish with 3 victories. Track was undermanned this year, but competed capably, amassing four victories on the season. Golf was steady and competed in the middle of the pack finishing 6-10. Lacrosse had another tough season, marked by many close losses. A solid win over Kent in double OT helped the team conclude the season effectively â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two boys earned all league honors for their efforts, while the team earned the best Sportsmanship award for the league. The lower sports competed well, led by Thirds Tennis, which finished 5-0 on the season. The JV Lacrosse team finished 11-1, winning eleven in a row after dropping their first game. At the athletic banquet, the common themes in the coaches remarks touched upon improvement over the course of the season due to hard work, sportsmanship, and team camaraderie. The future looks bright as many talented young men will return to compete for the Pride in the fall.

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First Annual Phil Haughey ‘53 Three Varsity Sport Award

Phil Haughey ’53

Named for Phil Haughey, an esteemed member of Trinity-Pawling’s Class of 1953, 10 student-athletes were honored at this year’s Spring Varsity Awards Ceremony with the First Annual Phil Haughey ‘53 Three Varsity Sport Award. They are:

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Gyuri Dragomir ‘13 (soccer, hockey, tennis), Christian Werlau ‘13 (football, wrestling, lacrosse), Tanner Zacharewicz ‘13 (cross country, hockey, baseball), Mikael Ali Mogues ‘12 (football, basketball, baseball), George Buteau ‘11 (soccer, hockey, baseball) , Andrew Duplessie ‘11 (soccer, skiing, baseball), Liam Fay ‘11 (soccer, wrestling, track), Jared Masarek ‘11 (cross country, wrestling, track), Ryan Olstein ‘11 (cross country, wrestling, track), Ben Sikes ‘11 (soccer, squash, lacrosse).

Mr. Haughey ‘53 was one of the first to be inducted into Trinity-Pawling’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998. Highlights from his athletic career at Trinity-Pawling include Varsity football, basketball, and baseball; Captain of football and basketball; Prefect and Vice President of student council. At Harvard highlights include Varsity football, basketball, and baseball; President of the Harvard Varsity Club; recipient of the Harvard Club of New York Thomas Slocum Award. Also recognized at the Spring Varsity Awards Ceremony were seniors who played on 2 Varsity teams and in their third season played or managed a lower team. They were honored for their commitment to the athletic program.

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Pictured Above: Mike Waller ‘11, Jacques Zelnik ‘11, Garrett White ‘11, Duane Davis ‘11, Teddy Bugniazet ‘11, Mike MacDonald ‘11, Drew Hennessy ‘11, Andy Budz ‘11. (Missing: Ciccio Biundo ‘11, Chris Breiner ‘11)

Athletes Honored At the conclusion of each athletic season students and faculty gather in the Gardiner

Theater to honor Varsity Athletes. Coaches and captains speak about team accomplishments, and certain student-athletes receive awards for their outstanding contributions. As is tradition, these awards are followed by the Athletic Banquet in Scully Hall.

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Annual Award: Jacob Frost ‘11

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Annual Award: Seetreeon Torres ‘11

Annual Award: Mike Waller ‘11

Most Improved Award: Wei Jiang ‘11

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Skiing

Coaches Award: Gyuri Dragomir ‘13

Coaches Award: Roland Clasen ‘13

Cross-Country

Coaches Award: Teddy Bugniazet ‘11

Coaches Award: Ian Slakas ‘12

David N. Coratti Award: Liam Fay ‘11

Sean Kimberly Award: Kenny Boomer ‘11

Hockey

McCabe Award: Sean McEvoy ‘13

Annual Award: Ryan Olstein ‘11

Livingston B. Cole Livingston B. Cole Award: Award: Andrew Duplessie ‘11 Jacques Zelnick ‘11

Football

Basketball

Annual Award: Ciccio Biundo ‘11

Richard A. Reece Award: Paul Falanga ‘11

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Annual Award: Drew Hennessy ‘11

Offensive MVP: Chris Adams ‘11

Gatchell Sportsmanship Award: Cormac Craigie ‘11

Defensive MVP: Evan Byers ‘11

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Annual Award: Blair Roberts ‘11

Coaches Award: Adam Savion ‘11

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Coaches Award: Morgan Lee ‘11 Annual Award: Mike Waller ‘11

Annual Award: Mitch Bottini ‘12

Coaches Award: Jared Masarek ‘11

Coaches Award: Ryan Olstein ‘11

Coaches Award: Cameron Ogbolu ‘11

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2010 Athletic Hall of Fame Robert R. Lacey ’60 T-P School Athletic Hall of Fame Inducted Posthumously October 2, 2010

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Student at Trinity-Pawling 1957-1960 | Varsity Captain of three sports: Football, Basketball, Track and Field | Father’s Association Award Winner in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field | Received Outstanding Athlete Award | Named “Best Athlete” in senior poll ♦ Attended the University of North Carolina | Named All-American football player senior year at UNC | Drafted in the sixth round, 5th pick, 75 overall, by the Minnesota Vikings in 1964 | In 1965, played for the New York Giants, knee injury ended career | Died in 1997.

1997 Varsity Wrestling Team T-P School Athletic Hall of Fame Inducted October 2, 2010 Annual Award: Shelly Bobrow ‘13

Annual Award: Ted Bugniazet ‘11

Lacrosse

Annual Award: Michael MacDonald ‘11

The 1997 Trinity-Pawling Varsity Wrestling Team consists of two teams, the 19961997 and the 1997-1998 seasons. Over the course of these two years, the team had two perfect seasons, winning a total of 35 matches. Led by Head Coach Dave Coratti and Coach Bill Dunham, the team earned the distinction of the 1997 and 1998 Founders League Champions and 1997 and 1998 Western New England Champions.

Coaches Award: Cal Winkelman ‘11

1997 Varsity Wrestling Team Coaches Award: David Magrini ‘11

Baseball

Annual Award: George Buteau ‘11

Kneeling: Thomas DeFonce, Jr. ‘01, Sung Ho Hong ‘98, Nam Kyu Kang ‘97 (Captain), Peter Gesswein ‘97 (Captain), Jose H. Igarta ‘97 (Captain), Bryan E. Sullivan ‘98, Akilano B. Akiwumi-Assani ‘97, John O. Klinger ‘98 Standing: Coach David N. Coratti, Renato C. Antolini ‘97 (Manager), William M. Diefenderfer IV ’97, Harold A. Reinauer II ‘97, Jason D. Romanello ‘97, Gregory B. Howe ‘97, Michael J. DeNardo ‘97, Timothy C. McCabe ‘97, David E. Rothermel ‘99, Jesse H. Wildrick ‘98, Nicholas B. Forstmann ‘98, John P. Geehreng ‘98 (Manager), Coach William S. Dunham.

Coaches Award: Max Franzone ‘12

Kneeling: Sung Ho Hong ‘98 (Captain), John O. Klinger ‘98 (Captain), Bryan E. Sullivan ‘98 (Captain) Standing: Coach David N. Coratti, David T. Easton ‘01, Michael E. Dell ‘98, Timothy L. Bosch ‘01, Nicholas B. Forstmann ‘98, David K. Leopold ‘00, Yong Jae Chung ‘00, Peter G. Appel ‘99, David E. Rothermel ‘99, Jesse H. Wildrick ‘98, Joseph A. Califano ‘99, John B. Ferrarone ‘98, Thomas DeFonce, Jr. ‘01, Ronald D. Kim ‘98, Jin-Mo Chung ‘00, Anthony W. McMellon ’00 (Manager), Coach William S. Dunham.

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Triandafalou Award: Robert Perez ‘11

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1998 Varsity Wrestling Team

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

National Letters of Intent FOOTBALL Evan Byers Evan Byers of Roaring Brook Township, PA signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Bucknell University. Evan was a Post-Graduate at Trinity-Pawling and was a captain for the football team in the fall. He also received a Coaches Award for being the Defensive MVP. Blair Roberts Blair Roberts of Rochester, NY signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Old Dominion University. Blair was a Post-Graduate at Trinity-Pawling. Old Dominion has been following Blair since his senior year at Bishop Kearney in Rochester. Their coaches are ecstatic to be getting a wide receiver of Blair’s caliber. Drew Hennessy Drew Hennessy of Mahopac, NY has signed a Letter of Intent to prep at West Point in 2011-2012.He will then matriculate to the Academy in 2012-2013. West Point Prep is a highly competitive program. Drew’s hard work and accomplishments during his career at Trinity-Pawling have allowed this opportunity to come to pass. Drew was the Head Prefect of the school. He was a captain of the football team and received the Annual Award for football as the team’s MVP. Cormac Craigie Cormac Craigie of Piedmont, CA signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at University of Richmond. Cormac, a PostGraduate at Trinity-Pawling, was a highly recruited Quarterback, and received The Gatchell Sportsmanship Award this fall.

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Austin Oswinkle Austin Oswinkle of Narragansett, RI signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse for Queens University of Charlotte, NC. Prior to attending Trinity-Pawling, Oswinkle was a three year starter at the Prout School in Wakefield, RI, where he helped lead his teams to two Rhode Island State Championships. Michael MacDonald Michael MacDonald of Georgetown, Ontario signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at Princeton University. MacDonald, the highly-recruited attackman, was a captain of the Lacrosse team and received the Annual Award.

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Eric DeJohn Eric DeJohn of Syracuse, NY signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse for Syracuse University. Prior to attending TrinityPawling DeJohn broke many scoring records and helped lead Jamesville-DeWitt High School to three league championships and two sectional championships.

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“Old School” Coach Foster by Charlie Britton

Greg Carpiniello, a teacher and coach at Trinity-Pawling for almost twenty years, believes that Brian Foster is one of the greatest teachers he has known. His teaching transcends the game of hockey. Foster’s understanding of kids is amazing and his expectations high. He not only demanded excellence from the students whom he taught and coached, but from adults, too. There was a right way and a wrong way. Old school. “I remember the first hockey game I coached at Trinity-Pawling,” said Carpiniello. “I was coaching Thirds Hockey, and I showed up to the game wearing jeans. Brian looked at me and said, ‘You aren’t going to coach with jeans on, are you?’ I looked at him for a moment as if he were kidding, and when I realized he wasn’t, I turned around and marched up to my apartment to change. I never wore jeans again.” When Brian Foster was hired in 1987, he wasn’t a stranger to TrinityPawling. Seven years earlier, he had graduated from T-P after a post-graduate year where he learned to study, to live independently, and to lead. He played on perhaps the greatest Trinity-Pawling hockey team in the history of the school. The 1979 team, coached by Bill Cooper, had an 18-1-1 record and had a group of extremely talented players who melded into an amazing squad. One teammate, Kirk McCaskill, not only finished second for the 1982 Hobey Baker Award at the University of Vermont as the best college continued

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in Foster that he didn’t admonish him for putting a fist-sized hole in the wall. A few years before, Hubbard, who was the varsity basketball coach, had done the same thing when two of his players were late to a game. “I coached with emotion and Brian did, too. That’s what I love about him. That’s why kids are better for having played for him. They learn what caring truly means. They learn that effort and desire can overcome just about anything in life.” Doug Michals ‘90, who starred as a goalie at the University of Connecticut, recalls coming to Trinity-Pawling as a scared kid from Massachusetts. When he arrived on campus, he found himself overwhelmed. Without the help of Brian Foster, Michals believes he never would have reached his potential as a student, player, and person. “During my time at T-P, he was a brother, parent, and friend,” said Michals, now a businessman in Newton, MA. “He lived up to his word and supported me.” Foster also gave Michals the lesson of his life. During a game against Kent, Michals, who was a team captain, had skated over the center ice line during a skirmish between the two teams and had taken a major, five-minute penalty. Coach Foster was furious. “Between periods he ripped into me and nearly pulled the “C” off of my jersey,” Michals recalls. “I was stunned. I didn’t understand why he was so mad. Then I realized that what I had done had hurt the team. He expected more from me, especially as a team captain.” Michals points out that years later, he fully understands the lessons that Brian Foster taught him and imparted on the team. There isn’t a day that he doesn’t thank Foster for helping him grow up. There isn’t a day when Doug Michals doesn’t thank his coach for helping to make him the person he is today. And isn’t that what education is about -helping students reach their potential?

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year ago, when Brian Foster told me that he was retiring as head hockey coach at Trinity-Pawling, a wave of sadness hit me. You see, I never thought he would “retire.” I thought that hockey ran too deep in his soul. In 23 years of leading the program, he demonstrated a rare intensity and an even rarer sense of what it meant to educate kids. There are countless former players who can attest to Coach Foster’s intensity, and by the same count, there are countless former players, now in adulthood, who are far better human beings because Brian Foster was “old school.” He was their coach, mentor, and, ultimately, their friend. He demanded excellence on and off the ice and used the game of hockey to create extraordinary men. He was never about wins and losses -- what made him unique was that he always saw the bigger picture, beyond hockey. He wanted his players to reach down deeper than they ever had to discover things about themselves that would help them grow and lead successful lives. Success meant showing respect, being honest, displaying loyalty, and demonstrating the kind of responsibility that defines an honorable human being. “Brian always saw the big picture,” said Miles Hubbard ’57, Trinity-Pawling’s former athletic director. “When we decided to make him head coach, we realized that even though he was only a kid in his twenties, he cared about students and players in ways that set him apart. Hockey was just an avenue for Brian to teach kids life lessons.” Hubbard recalls the time when Coach Foster smashed his elbow through a wall in the equipment room. It was after a game that Trinity-Pawling had lost. But it wasn’t the loss that angered Foster. It was that he believed his players had failed to put their heart and soul into the game. Hubbard recognized so much of himself

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hockey player in the country, but had a solid major-league baseball career as a pitcher. That PG year helped Foster not only understand the concept of team, but also taught him that there were players better than he was, and to make an impact, he needed to out work everyone. It’s no wonder that he carried that sense of work ethic into his career as a teacher and coach. “Brian was a great kid when he was a student at T-P,” said Phil Smith, TrinityPawling’s headmaster from 1970 to 1990. “He was committed, hard working, and loyal. I knew when we hired

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him that he would do his best to serve students well. You never had the sense that he was punching the clock. He was all in.” “All in” is what an “old school” coach demands. Players knew that Coach Foster demanded excellence from them and when they failed to live up to his expectations, they heard about it. He wasn’t afraid to tell them what they didn’t want to hear. Out of context, those moments when Foster admonished a player could seem harsh, but with the longer

lens of perspective, those tough interactions helped his players find resources within themselves that they might have never discovered. What some people didn’t understand was that Foster cared for his players in ways that were profound. He has tremendous empathy. He would help a student at the drop of a hat. If a student needed a place to sleep, Foster and his wife, Amy, took him into their home, if a student didn’t have a ride to the train station or to the airport, Foster was the first one to volunteer, and if a student was facing hardship at home, Foster went out of his way to console and help. He quietly displays a selflessness as a teacher and coach that few people realize because he never brings attention to himself. I know, because I coached with Brian Foster as his assistant for five years. I saw what he did for kids first hand. I saw what he did to help rookie teachers acclimate to the community, too. He was the first person to invite me over when I was hired. I remember sitting in his apartment, not knowing a thing about TrinityPawling, but immediately understanding that if I hung on to Brian Foster’s coattails, I might end up a pretty good teacher and coach. Emerson wrote that greatness is often misunderstood. I’m sure that over the years there have been players and parents who have questioned Brian Foster’s methods. There certainly werewhen I coached with Foster from 1989 to 1994. But from my vantage point, I never worked with a finer human being.

Charlie Britton serves as headmaster at McDonogh School in Baltimore, MD. At Trinity-Pawling, Mr. Britton was a member of the English department from 1989-1994. During that time he also served as Head Varsity Baseball Coach and Assistant Varsity Hockey Coach.

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We would go for runs after practice on cold winter evenings, and Foster would talk about how much he cared for the kids and how he wanted to help his players become better people. He had such a great perspective for an educator in his twenties. We were both young and given so much responsibility -- teaching, coaching, supervising students in the dorm. Foster understood those responsibilities — to serve kids the best way he knew how. So now he has retired as head coach. And while he still remains a vital part of the school as Athletic Director, and as varsity hockey coach Rob Hutchison’s ‘03 assistant, I can’t help believe that an era has passed. When Brian Foster began his coaching career, the only student phones on campus were the ones where you called collect, Google was not in the vernacular, and “tweets” were relegated to birds. Junior hockey, for the most part, was played across the northern border, and some prep school rinks still were without roofs or sides. I remember vividly watching Coach Foster stop practice and point with his stick to the open end of the rink so that his players could watch the snow begin to fall. Those were poignant moments. We haven’t worked together for nearly twenty years. We only see one another on occasion. We talk on the phone a few times a year. But I know I can call Coach Foster and share my greatest fears, and he will offer empathy, compassion, and sage advice. Arch Smith, Trinity-Pawling’s headmaster, said that Brian Foster “cares deeply about the values of Trinity-Pawling and of our students.” For 24 years Coach Foster has done just that. In this day and age of “what is someone going to do for me?” Brian Foster has been so giving and unselfish. For me, he stands as a great friend and role model. For so many Trinity-Pawling students and graduates, Brian Foster is a teacher and coach who has made a profound difference in their lives.

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Stay Connected the Old Fashioned Way Join us at the Trinity-Pawling 8th Annual Golf Outing On September 26, 2011 alumni, parents, faculty, and friends are welcome to participate in Trinity-Pawling’s 8th annual golf outing. This year the outing will be held at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Annual Fund and the Miles H. Hubbard, Jr. ’57 Scholarship Fund. This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to boys with exceptional athletic ability. Miles Hubbard served Trinity-Pawling School as teacher, coach, and athletic director for 37 years. Join benefactors Doug Ebert ‘64, Paul Miller ‘63, PP ‘92, Al Rock ‘59, PP ‘87, Mark Bottini, CP ‘12, and George Gross for a day on the greens.

“ Thank you in advance for supporting and participating in T-P’s 8th Annual Golf Outing. It will be a great day of golf and at the same time all of you will be playing a major role in sending a deserving student athlete to Trinity-Pawling School. That is as good as a below par round of golf.“ —Miles Hubbard ‘57 Two Hole-in-one Contests sponsored by Paul Miller Auto Group

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Q&A Alumni Profile

Micah Chase ‘84 is President and CEO of Checkerboard Ltd., a family owned and operated, award-winning manufacturer of customized stationery, invitations, party announcements and greeting cards. Q: What have you enjoyed most about inheriting the family business? MC: Mentoring from my father and a safer feeling environment to develop my skills. Q: What have been the greatest challenges?

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MC: The courage to take necessary risks. This is hardest when it is a vital situation and when my father disagrees with my course. Those are the decisions that can affect all the families that work at our company, paired with a sense of responsibility to my immediate family. I have enormous respect for my father’s intellect and experience. So it worries me when we are not aligned. Ultimately you have to make your own decision and I find it better to go with the one I personally believe in. It took a while to realize there are many good answers but the one to which I am most committed is the easiest and most satisfying to support, with all of the subsequent decisions needed for that course. Q: Did you hold any leadership positions at Trinity-Pawling? MC: I did. The structure at T-P helped me a lot. It was not my first experience at a boarding school. One year prior to TrinityPawling, I had gone to St. Marks–which sent me a nice letter requesting that I need not reapply. That was quite a shock for me, and one of those events that left a meaningful mark. I was the youngest of three and the

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first to go to a private school in our family. At that point, my parents were secure in their original business. I had never really had any difficulty maneuvering successfully through any institutions. Private school was much more demanding and I didn’t expect or meet that challenge. Trinity-Pawling was willing to take me if I repeated that 9th grade year. The summer before I started, I thought a lot about having to take responsibility for my own success, so I started the year really ready to dig in. That is recognized and rewarded through the structure at T-P, so it started a positive cycle. I was lucky enough to have my classmates vote me in as a Prefect. I was also Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper – which was a great experience. Enough of the classmates pitched in that we published between 16 to 32 pages per edition every two weeks. Q: Did T-P have any impact on your “entrepreneurial” career path? MC: I am sure it did. I got more out of T-P than college or business school. It helped develop confidence in my ability to accomplish things by applying myself even if I couldn’t see how it was going to work out. I am (and was) a horrible athlete. But at T-P you have to take sports and you have to apply yourself (or run endless cornfields!). I ended up going a lot further then I ever expected in sports like wrestling and track and even rec. soccer. Plus the coaches were your dorm-master, and teachers sat with you in the dining room. There is no escaping accountability at T-P. Secondly, the all-boys school showed the value of brotherhood and working together (on pranks, publishing the newspaper as well as winning a game). Getting people excited around a common vision and working together as a team is the most valuable skill I can bring to my work. I learned a lot about that at T-P.

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Q: Who was your most influential teacher at T-P? Why? MC: That is a tough question. Over four years there were a lot of influential teachers. The most influential teacher was not the person who taught me the most influential lesson. The most influential lesson was from Rev. Eric Ruoss. He taught History and he frequently told us to remember and evaluate your sources. Usually the victor gets to tell the story but it doesn’t necessarily represent the whole story. The point being that there are several perspectives to any situation. I still try hard to remember where I get a piece of information. Uncovering new information and considering the old and new sources perspective can dramatically affect my interpretation. All of a sudden what I had taken as fact might now look like someone else’s spin. The most influential teacher was named Theodore Kneeland, but was known to us as Zeus. He was a huge (11 feet tall I think) and imposing with a full beard that came to a point. Zeus used that intimidating presence to coax the best out of us. I had him for English class and he pushed us hard. We had to fight for our views and Zeus was not going to let us get away without expressing our own opinions and sparring with him. He taught us not only to think for ourselves but to sweat and struggle to hone the quality of those ideas. In the end we all have to think for ourselves and we succeed or fail ourselves based on the quality of those thoughts. His wife, who was not ever my teacher but helped me with the newspaper and became a good friend, was also amazing. She could do anything; even when there was no proof that it could be done and showed me I could do the same.

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Trinity-Pawling students have been fortunate to draw from the wealth of experience and knowledge of T-P alumni.

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I Q: What is your favorite memory at T-P? MC: My favorite memories are adventures with my classmates, some of which I am better off not bringing up here. We took some trips to NYC, stayed at friends houses in Virginia, and one classmate, Curtis Flynn, had a family estate with several homes from the 1700’s in Martha’s Vineyard which we went to a few years in a row and called the “Flynnyard.” We had a band out on the quad onetime near graduation and Chubby Checker, whose son was at T-P, joined us. That was great. Q: Why do you feel connected to T-P?

Dan Bowen ‘99 returned to campus in October. Passionate for ice hockey, his skill spilled onto the streets at an early age, and it was not long before Dan was more comfortable on 8 wheels than in 2 sneakers. Rollerblading both challenged Dan physically and united him with the people around him. In August of 2008, a friend proposed a crosscountry rollerblading trek, and Dan did not think twice. In Motion For A Million was born. In 1985, Dan’s mother passed away from Hodgkin Lymphoma, a cancer that originates in the lymphatic system. Rollerblading for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (“LLS”), Dan is in line with this powerful charity’s core desire to find the cure and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Dan believes that a few people doing a lot is like putting a band-aid on a major issue, while everyone doing a little will always carry the day. Dan sees In Motion For A Million as an opportunity for everyone to work together and make a difference. Jeff Axelrod ’77 returned to campus in January. (His Chapel Talk to the community is shared on Page 6.)

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MC: I am not sure what it is. High school years are formative and I grew a lot there, maybe that it was mostly all boys (when I started there were 20 girls attending T-P and they were phased out so there were only 4 when I left), or that it is a smaller school with a strong sense of community, but I do feel closer to the people at T-P than at college. It is not that we see each other very often–we don’t. But when I do see friends from T-P, we are instantly back to the kinship we shared back then. Recently I was at a 25th reunion and we stayed in the dorms. When I woke up and found myself in my old dorm room, for a split second I thought I had dreamed I had grown up. I quickly realized it was not a dream. We had a pretty good turnout at that reunion. While I had not seen most of those people for 25 years, it took only a few moments together to realize I knew those people deep down. They had the same character, the same humor, and the same sense of life as they did so many years ago. Their essence was the same as when we lived on that campus.

n September, Emmy-winning filmmaker Eric Drath ‘88 visited campus. A Chapel Talk to the community highlighted his career and encouraged our students to try new things. Several classes viewed his compelling film Assault In The Ring. Eric founded the company LiveStar Entertainment in 1999. He started his TV career 15 years ago at ABC network, moved on to CNN and CNN International, and later helped launch the Fox News Channel. Eric and members of the LiveStar staff have produced and managed TV commercials, music videos, documentaries, Public Service Announcements, network sports campaigns, direct response TV programs and infomercials. Assault In The Ring, the critically acclaimed HBO Sports documentary from LiveStar Entertainment, which revisits the infamous 1983 Billy Collins Jr.-- Luis Resto boxing scandal, won the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Sports Documentary in 2010 at the 31st Annual Sports Emmy Awards in New York City. The film was written, directed and produced by Eric Drath, and premiered on HBO in August 2009. Renee, Drath’s most recent film, debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC in April. Well received by the New York Times, it depicts the transformation of the tennis playing surgeon Richard Raskin into the professional tennis player Renee Richards.

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Albert Fisk happily tells us: “My five children gave me a 90th birthday party on May 28th at our home in Sonoma, CA.”

Class Agents Ralph Bates (585) 599-3258

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Lenny Bowman (904) 724-0794 lennybow@aol.com

Class Correspondent Robert Potter (518) 832-7306 Class Agent Ed Essertier (540) 727-8340 eessertier@aol.com Ed Essertier reports: “I’m in reasonably good health for an 89 year old. Had a massive heart attack last December, but didn’t feel it. Great cardiologist keeps me on helpful pills and an exercise routine which keeps me going. I’m still secretary of my class at Princeton (1943) and write a bi-weekly column for the Alumni magazine. My wife Shirley remains active in an antique business.”

1942 Bennett Armstrong is still running an insurance agency. Bill Flagg and his wife Gloria are enjoying life in their beautiful retirement home located in the middle of 40 acres of Texas ranch land.

Mike Johnson still works full time and loves it! He writes: “I own a wholesale nursery and sell quite a few plants to Pawling properties. I still travel quite a bit to keep my wife happy.”

1950 Jim Bernard writes: “I retired this winter and now work part time as a consultant assisting homeless people work toward greater self-sufficiency. Our clients are residents at Metropolitan Ministries.”

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Pete Foster is excited about his upcoming 60th Reunion! He writes: “I’m sending out notes and/or emails urging everyone to return. I continue to plug away at the real estate business. My son Pierce, Jr. (50) is a sales manager for Konica/Minolta and lives in Greenwich, CT with Claudia, Meg and Henry. My daughter Jennifer (49) lives in Scottsdale, AZ with husband Chris and their three kids – Maddie and Jack (twins, 11) and Caroline (9); David (33) is studying acupuncture, doing stand-up comedy and lives in Manhattan; and Jonathan (29) lives in Manhattan and is working at a bank.”

1944 Class Agent Bill Lutkins (203) 966-4661

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Lenny Bowman happily reports: “I’ve been retired for 16 glorious years. Jackie and I celebrated our 60th anniversary on April 7th with family and friends. We have three daughters, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. All of us live in Jacksonville, FL and have a close relationship – how wonderful can this be?”

Class Agent Pete Foster (845)-359-8016 philopete@aol.com

Marion Lewis writes: “Still going strong at 88! Volunteering at a local hospital and taking courses at the U. of Louisville. Have four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.”

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Class Correspondent & Class Agent Joe Callo (212) 972-8651 jfc1952@aol.com Larry Heely writes: “Nothing earth-shaking to report, we are living in NYC full-time. Occasionally I see Joe Callo and Peyton Pinkerton ‘49.”

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Class Correspondent Jack McDermott (714) 993-1373 JTMcDERMOT@aol.com Class Agent Jerry Fisher (860) 233-1762 lgrangerfisher@aol.com Tim Schwerin informs us: “I’ve been living in the same house now for about 40 years. I was a student pilot in 1950 when I learned to fly a Piper Cub J3. Now I’m a student pilot again learning to fly a Super Kingair 350. If you would like to join me for a golf game, call (772) 231-0272. I’m in Vero Beach, FL year round.”

1953 Class Correspondent Tuck Noble (480) 802-3130 normnoble@gmail.com Class Agent Ike Van Wagner (845) 229-2116 Quincy Hunsicker reports: “Getting older sucks, as we all know, but on the happier side, we do have two new weddings in our household. Our son John was married (for the second time) to a delightful gal last New Year and gained two more children in the process (he now has six). His two oldest are going to universities next year – one to Middlebury (if he doesn’t make it off the Harvard waiting list) and the other (they are twins) to Colby. Our daughter also finally tied the knot last year after ten years of “togetherness” with her long-time partner. Their wedding ceremony was celebrated aboard a ship in the Galapagos Islands. Carolyn and I are still hanging in, although my traveling has been somewhat restricted by a genetic lung condition (damn those bad genes) that makes flying a bit of a chore. Hope we all make it through our various trials and tribulations.” Tuck Noble writes: “My wife and I have now been married for 12 years, tying the knot about two years after my wife of 40+ years died. Between us, we have 5 kids and 15 grandchildren. Three of our grandkids are in college: one at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO; one at Gonzaga University; and one at Baylor University. We continue

sharing our time in Washington and Arizona (6 months in each) -- the best of both worlds. I just completed my one-year tour of duty as president of my 100-member Rotary Club in Sun Lakes, AZ. It was an exciting year. In the fall of 2010, cancer was discovered in my liver and small bowel. This past February, a top surgeon here in Phoenix put a nine-inch slice in my stomach and removed 10-inches of my small bowel, removed my gall bladder, and took 15 percent of my liver. When he was finished, he declared that I was cancer-free.” Jeff Nugent tells us: “Patti and I are doing well. I still enjoy teaching and the everimproving quality of students at USC. (Up in Seattle you may have stolen our football coaches, but you haven’t stolen our students!!!) A few weeks ago, the university hosted a “Festschrift” in my honor. This was a two-day event of people coming to give papers on subjects that I had worked on or given by some of my old collaborators. It was fun, but also a shock of how we are aging. Example: One of my long-time collaborators and friends, a professor from Stanford, was one of those invited by the University to come down and present a paper. He spoke for a half hour but it was agony for everyone in the audience since what he said made no sense at all indicating that he was suffering from Alzheimer’s, something which his wife later corroborated. This was quite a shock to all since to be polite we had to just sit and listen. I keep hoping that I will not be doing the same thing the next time I give a talk.” I hear that with the new Pac 12 schedule, at some point the Trojans will get to avoid the Huskies that have been beating us regularly, as have the Oregon schools. Again all the best and thanks to your service to T-P and our classmates, Tuck. I am writing from beautiful Verona, Italy where Patti and I are taking a couple of days off between conferences and work sessions.

have to reposition a picture or move some other object for no apparent reason, but that’s the way it is I guess after 49 years. We have built all the foundation gardens so things are settling down. I might add that the total design was by us, no third party to screw things up.” Our granddaughter just turned 16; time sure moves along as we all stand still. Had a great Easter and Linda’s birthday rolled into one. All present, usual group photos including the six family dogs. Went to Colorado, specifically Durango and Vail, last August to visit with the kids and to beat the Texas heat for a few weeks. We have been blessed as a family. There is nothing we need or desire nor covet our neighbors’ wealth.”

Robert Scott is still acting as Document/Mail Courier for DuPont Credit Union. His family welcomed a granddaughter, born August 25, 2010, Selah Anne Scott.

Jeff Locke writes: “Not much to tell: health is good (knock, knock!), children all grown and with their own (very different) lives and values – healthy. Fully retired. Busy managing and moving between four residences (base home in São Paulo; beach house in Bahia (northeast Brazil); small farm in Patagonian, Chile; and apartment in the old center of Salzburg, Austria). Pleased with Brazil’s progress. Happy to be here, but dismayed and astonished by the bumbling public administrators in the (so-called) first world.”

Class Agent Dave Coughlin d.coughlin@roadrunner.com

1954 Class Correspondent Steve Wilkinson (845) 534-7601 stephwilkinson@verizon.net Class Agent John Coulter (845) 462-3377 jcoulter@hvc.rr.com

1955 Class Agent Jim Day (201) 346-8358 jcday0126@aol.com

1956 Dave Coughlin happily tells us: “I continue to enjoy being on the Board at T-P and continue as Class Agent – now about 55 years! Retirement gives us time to enjoy many activities in Williamstown and volunteer opportunities. It also provides time to visit our daughter (and grandson) and son (and wife).” Eric Hasselman reports: “After retirement, I lived in Sarasota, FL for seven years and then moved to Asheville, NC three years ago. I still spend summers at our home in Long Island, NY. I keep busy as an ER volunteer at Mission Hospital in Asheville, and committee chair of Rotary and Asheville Symphony. My wife teaches remedial English for our county’s Literacy Council and is busy with our Humane Society. I have three children (previous marriage) – two lawyers and a clinical social worker; four grandchildren – two boys and two girls. Being retired is almost as busy as my banking days!”

1957 Class Correspondent Turk Carnesale (949) 363-6800 carnesale@att.net Class Agent Dave Crystal (203) 532-4084 dc@gtlsny.com

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Harris Lydon writes: “Life on St. Simons is still as glorious as it was in 1984 when I arrived. The golf is outstanding! In addition to meeting planning, I started (about seven years ago) my cottage industry company “The Butler’s Pantry” – business is booming! Daughter Hilary, husband Chris, and daughter Katherine; son Harris, Jr. on Wall Street with wife Katie and two daughters, Apple and Millicent; daughter Liz and husband Erich and two boys, Yves and Leland. Hope to see you all at T-P one day soon. Y’all come down to St. Simons Island, GA... and bring your golf sticks!”

Jeff Webb was scheduled to get a new hip in March, which he writes: “I’m hoping it will improve my golf game!”

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Gil Lamb reports: “As Quincy mentioned, we are moving into venues where it seems everyone is old! I still provide service to the Bellville Historical Society Newsletter, Acting Treasurer, etc. This is REALLY an old group, and unfortunately, we are losing some close friends faster than we would like. I completed the large addition to our country home, sold our Houston house in a few days and are fully homesteaded in Bellville, TX. One house. With Linda the decorator, I still occasionally

Top: Grandson (newest member) and Left: Grandchildren of Marlynn & Bill Scully ‘57

CLASS NOTES Dave Crystal is still working. He writes: “I’m happily married to wife Judy for 46 years, with three sons – Tom, TC, and Ned. I have four grandchildren – Bear, Daisy, Luke and Harry. I play golf in the spring and summer, and shoot in the fall and winter. I have a second home in Melvin Village, NH.” Chico Kieswetter tells us: “I saw Richard Carnesale in Spring Lake, NJ this summer. Spoke to Lance Yelvington in Franklin, TN and Harry McGrade won’t answer the phone.”

1958 Michael Kovner writes: “I spent the winter on and off in Palm Beach, FL with Jean. We saw quite a bit of our pal Dana Koch’90. As you know, I am a real estate broker in Manhattan with Brown, Harris, Stevens and Dana is also a real estate broker, but in Palm Beach with the Corcoran Group. He and his wife have two toddler girls, and we have a new miniature dachshund puppy named Minnie.”

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Kathryn & Ken Weeman ‘59

Class Agent Jack Chipperfield (713) 983-7414 jackchip@earthlink.net Dudley Dommerich happily reports: “I, 1) Retired in 1999, and 2) I am livin’ the dream.” George Reily retired from CBS Broadcasting in 2009. He tells us: “I’ve been traveling with my partner Phyllis to Italy, Central Europe, Ireland and Scotland. I’m still active in the theater as a playwright. My play John Brown has been produced across the country, and I have had dramatic readings of my play Lies Like Truth in New York. My daughter is the Senior Political Producer for The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC.”

1960 Carlos Ballantyne informs us: “I’m alive and well in Los Angeles - mostly with frequent travel to Death Valley and the Sierras. Happily, I stopped regular work when I was 39 and traveled a lot... 14 trips to India, 8 trips to the base of Mount Everest. My daughter Lily is married and I have a nice ex-wife.”

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Jean-Doyen De Montaillou and Michael Kovner ‘58 in Palm Beach, FL

Ken Rudolph tells us: “After selling my house in New Mexico I have been “on the road again” (with Willy, Waylon and the boys) for the last year and a half, living in my RV. I’ve spent this last winter in south Texas… for the third straight year…at a very nice park in Victoria. I’m 125 miles from San Antonio where my daughter and her three youngest reside (3, 5 and 7). What a circus!! I’m summering on the western slope of Colorado – Montrose to be specific. Great little town and a wonderful camp ground. Elevation is 4000 ft. with warm days and cool nights. Sure beats the south Texas summers, which are quite hot and humid. I’m feeling great, keeping my weight in check and working out 5-6 days a week. I’ve been retired for almost 17 years now and hope that it lasts for another 17! Cheers to all!”

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when T-P had a swimming pool. Tom was seeking some assistance with a personnel search he was doing in conjunction with his consulting firm. We subsequently met for lunch in Grand Rapids, MI last summer and renewed old ties. We may get together again this summer either at one of my homes in North Carolina or Lake George, NY. Tom is a motorcycle rider these days and I am not sure which place he will show up.” Bob Rudolph is looking forward to his 50th Reunion this October. Bill Valpey retired in 1998. He writes: “I enjoy travel, kids, grandkids, hobbies, and spending time between our homes in Michigan and Florida. I hope to make the 50th in October.”

1962 Class Correspondent & Class Agent Tom Linacre tom.linacre@yahoo.com Richard Sarle happily reports: “We now have two grandchildren, Rob (4) and Anna Belle (1). I’m still working until 2013 and then off to a warmer location.” Derek Wink happily reports:“I’m still vertical!”

Class Agent Carl Sturcke (973) 226-5450 SturckeCPA@gmail.com Curtiss Burr is a registered architect in Connecticut and Rhode Island. His hobbies include boating and his 1938 Chevrolet hot rod, along with two cats and a dog. Bill Cartier is happily enjoying semi-retirement selling wine all over the world. He reports: “I’m currently acting as a broker-wine salesman on the East coast. Playing a lot of lawn tennis – USTA ranking 65 and over, court tennis and paddle tennis in the winter. I’ve been engaged to the lovely Jane List of Newport, RI for five years. My son Thomas was married to Megan Griffiths in ‘09. My son Charlie lives in Boulder, CO. I’m looking forward to my 50th Reunion!” Tim Robinson tells us: “After 49 years, I was contacted by my old T-P swim teammate, Tom Linacre ‘62. Tom and Bill Valpey were the divers on our team back in the days

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1962 Classmates Steve Shattuck, Tom Linacre, and Glen Dugdale had the opportunity to reconnect at the home of Joan and Glen Dugdale in Delaware

1963 Class Correspondent Fritz Weeman (607) 735-9952 Frederick.weeman@wfadvisors.com Class Agent Paul Miller Njracer36@aol.com Bruce Gillie tells us: “My son Bowen (24) is an admissions officer at the U. of Rhode Island. He was recently at the T-P campus with a program to recruit student applicants for URI. How proud I was to have him visit our campus!”

Margot & Bill Gatchell ‘63

Linda & Doug Ebert ‘64 & Family

Fritz Weeman writes: “I had the good fortune last year to spend time with Ladd Weinberg fishing (not catching) in Mexico and playing golf with Bob Vermes in California. I also played some golf with Paul Miller in New Jersey, which we’ve been doing for years. Speaking of Paul, his son Bryce, will be racing their Porsche at Lime Rock on July 9th. It would be fun to see a bunch of ‘63 guys cheering him on”

1964 Class Agent Hollis Petersen holpete@aol.com Hernando Caicedo keeps busy playing golf and participates on various boards of the family business. He reports: “I have started a “Call Center” in Bogota, Colombia which caters to U.S. companies and some local large businesses in Colombia. My three children — Hernando, Jr. ’00 lives with us and is a partner in the call center. My daughter Andrea lives in NYC and my other daughter, Cristina lives in LA. I still love my wife of 32 years and enjoy her company very much.” Chris Saunders writes: “It’s been four years since cancer challenge. I’m enjoying Palm Beach Gardens, FL in the winter and Banner Elk, NC in the summer. I fully retired 11years ago and have fond memories from my years at T-P. Regards and best of health to all.”

band Jordan Ferenc remain in Chicago. While daughter Stewart Goodbody and husband Dave Israni, have made Mike a first-time grandfather this past March. Ted Riehle tells us: “I’m celebrating my eighth year as a partner with Silverlake Wealth Management, after 20 years as VP with Morgan Stanley. Jeff Steele ’85 is a partner as well. I have three daughters, Augusta (27) is a nurse; Emily (24) is an outward bound instructor; and Sarah (18) attends Ohio Wesleyan. I have the same great wife of 34 years.”

1966 Byron Daugherty and Chris Stocker have rejoined forces and are now planning a joint venture in the West Indies. They are both looking forward to the 2011 reunion with the gang of four (plus one unidentified member) of Cluett’s Cave; Ludlow, Weed, and Robeck. Byron writes: “I look forward to Reunion. As well, I have a third grandchild... a girl named Ella.” Walt McDowell informs us: “A new year brings many things. I started working with RD Fresh Texas in September 2009. RD Fresh is a totally green solution to extending the shelf life of produce by 50% and lower energy cost. It’s exciting to be a part of the ‘Green’ Revolution!”

1967 Class Agent Harvey Gregory (845) 255-5932 h.gregoryxcski@verizon.net

Bruce Mayer ‘64, Tom Stires ‘80, Jim Bellis ‘72

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Mike Goodbody and wife Darcy have moved to Vermont. His son Lucas ’99 and girlfriend Isabel have moved to Los Angeles. Mike’s daughter Freer Goodbody and hus-

Jerry Ade writes: “View my daughter, Erin Ade, online at “The Daily”.

1969 Class Correspondent Joe McCall (334) 663-6291 joemccall@aol.com mccalljo@troy.educ

1970 Class Agent Duncan Tenney (719) 227-9044 duncanct@comcast.net

1971 Class Agent Richard Henderson (215) 564-0982 rehmarathonman@aol.com Peter Kinsey is back in college for a two year program in Renewable Energy Technology hoping to enhance his master electrician/electrical contractor/general contractor licenses. He writes: “I remain a small farmer with a 22 acre orchard on 46 acres and I’ve been happily married for the last 15 years.”

1972 Class Agent Charles Dow cdow12@comcast.net

1973 Class Agent Will Stephens (845) 278-8158 wstep68534@aol.com Chris LaMorte is looking forward to seeing everyone at the 40th Reunion in 2013! Kevin McGrath informs us: “Our son, Brendan graduated from St. Lawrence University this past May. He was a member of the crew team Beta Theta Pi, as well as other campus leadership roles. Our family is very proud!” Rich Moore writes: “Wife Colleen, three children – Channing (24) graduated in 2009 from Fairfield U. with a degree in communications; Jennifer (21) is studying education at Southern Connecticut State; and Ryan (16) is a junior at Fairfield Ludlowe High School playing football and baseball.”

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Mort Dukehart informs us “After two Headships at Independent Schools, I have returned to M.S. leadership at Phoenix Country Day School. We are loving Phoenix!”

Class Correspondent Peter McCabe pjmccabe@wildblue.net

Em Drayton updates us on his children: “Maggie (23) is a program director for the Miami Short Film Festival and is getting a degree in Film Production; Fritz (21) attends U. Mass Amherst; Emo (19) is at Roger Williams; and Henry (17) is a senior at Middletown H.S. in Rhode Island.”

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Class Agent Rhody Baker yoro500@aol.com

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Children of Patti & Jim Bellis ‘72

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Class Agent Allan Stern (518) 383-4872

Class Agent Paul Gambal (202) 363-0141 pgambal@gmail.com

1975

Anne & Paul Gambal ‘78 & Family

Class Correspondent & Class Agent Mike Waller (317) 732-4361 mwaller8@hotmail.com

Mike Waller ‘11 & sister Monica, children of Mike Waller ‘75

Ariel Quiros is Chairman and owner of the number one ski resort, (named three years in a row) Jay Peak Ski and Summer Resort; which was also voted the number one golf resort in Vermont.

1976

Paul Gambal writes: “Greetings to all classmates! I wanted to report that my fall visit to T-P was great! I had time to visit with Arch and Gay Smith, and had dinner with Ned Reade. I caught the end of the football game against Loomis, after a full day of shooting sporting clays in Millbrook. The new dining hall is amazing. Great space, impeccable attention to detail, and a massive wood burning fireplace! I encourage all to return to T-P and see first-hand the transformation on the campus.”

Children of Cal Stempel ‘76

1981 Class Correspondent Mike Morrell (770) 921-6182 mike@mikemorrell.net Class Agents Kevin McClatchy kmcclatchy@hotmail.com Luke Nelligan (317) 769-2035 lnelligan@mac.com Pete Strong pbstrong@me.com

1979 Class Agents Brian Foster (845) 855-4841 bfoster@trinitypawling.org Mark Smith (978) 468-9938 markwinthrop@aol.com

Allison Whipple Rockefeller ‘76 & Family

Members of the Class of 1980 gathered in August 2010 for a mini-Reunion at the Boathouse Restaurant in Central Park. Seated from left to right: David Genter, Cam Dunlap, Jon Crowther, Tom Stires. Standing: Rob Picoli, Armando Taddei, James McGovern, Chris Onthank, Miguel Hennessy

Patrick Flynn writes: “Hello T-P! All is well in Aspen. My daughter Linnea turned three in March. I started late, but she’s a real dream. We opened a candy store in May, Aspen Candy Company. I look forward to hearing from the old gang from Barstow. Hope Arch is keeping you all in check! Charles Bartlett, are you out there?”

Chris Kelly ‘81 & Family

1982 Class Agents Wally Danforth (412) 781-0108 Peter Dauk (207) 359-6698 David Hobbs dhobbs@mcgriff.com Children of Mary & David Hobbs ‘82

1977 Class Agent Kip Chapman (336) 210-7492

1980 Class Correspondent David Genter dukaneminesupply@yahoo.com James McGovern ‘80

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Patrick Flynn ‘79

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Jeff Hubbard (978) 468-0502 jeffhubbard@mac.com JD Cregan sent a note to Ned Reade: “I keep in touch with Wally Danforth and David Hobbs. I also see Ted Allegaert quite often when I play squash, which is once or twice a week. He is a conditioning nut and rides his bike everywhere; he even rode it up to T-P for our 25th Reunion. All is well on

Children of Carolyn & Michael Streett ‘83

this end, still working in insurance. Caroline turned two in February and we have another baby due in late July.”

1983

Kirk Vartan ‘84 A Slice of New York

Henry duPont’s ‘86 canine, Rocker in Nantucket

Cam Geer (847) 733-0690 camgeer@yahoo.com Abbot, daughter of Amy & Cam Geer ‘84

Class Agents Bill Brickelmaier (914) 263-3818

Sutton, daughter of Chip Burley ‘88

Kathy & Erik Olstein ‘86 with family Ryan ‘11, Kevon ‘14, & Hunter

Stew McKnelly mcknelly5@yahoo.com Erik Olstein erik@olsteinfunds.com

1987

Rob Ix KRIX9@aol.com Kathleen & Rob Ix ‘83 & Family

Lawson Willard (415) 673-0307 lw@lawsonwillard.com Kirk Vartan opened up his second pizza shop in December – A Slice of New York, 1253 W El Camino Real (BevMo Plaza), Sunnyvale, CA. Kirk writes: “It is larger, has seating, parking and beer. Hope you can visit when in the area.”

Bill Platt william.s.platt@smithbarney.com Mike Streett (847) 853-0820 bigcbs@comcast.net David Cook informs us: “For the first time in 20 years, I am working for a family-owned media company. CBS and ABC were fun, but it sure is nice to actually have the owner in the same building. I am doing the mid-day show on Q92.9 in Pittsburgh. I can see the home plate at PNC Park from our studios, which is kind of neat. If you’re ever coming through town, check us out!” David Von Ancken has been named Executive Producer and Director for Hell on Wheels, a new and exciting historical series on AMC. He is also working on a pilot — The Awakening. David and his family live in Los Angeles.

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Kendall & Warner, children of Jennifer & Andrew Sprague ‘87

Class Agents Alan Snow (617) 359-3332 snowmail@comcast.net Brandon Waring (303) 894-9172 contcard@aol.com

1988 Class Correspondents Mike Schell michael_A_Schell@hotmail.com Ian Sears (415) 221-4574 kisears@pacbell.net

Left: Scott, son of MK & Greg Spore ‘85 Right: MK & Greg Spore ‘85 with Tom ‘13 & Family

1986

Class Agents Pete Geagan (435) 655-3469 pgeagan@yahoo.com Mark Horncastle (954) 414-1150 mark@any-where.cc

Class Agents Rob Clarkson (407) 895-3440 Annie, daughter of Candace & Rob Clarkson ‘86

Steve Connolly (845) 724-3300 sconnolly@att.net

Mark Mascotte (434) 296-4832 markmascotte@hotmail.com Brock Bauknight happily tells us: “Fellow classmate David Smith has made the decision to marry April Lepido in the fall of 2011!” Colin Newlin and wife Manda are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Evelyn, born November 14, 2010.

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Children of Steve Connolly ‘86

Daughters of Lorena & Mark Horncastle ‘88

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Children of Brian Fisher ‘84

Tom Geagan works at Rumsey Hall School and writes: “My family and I are very excited that I completed graduate school in 2010. I must admit that I was a little nervous about teaching my daughter Claire this past year in history class, although she may have been more concerned than me.”

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Class Agents Mort Fearey mfearey@wcmgmt.com Brian Fisher fishbrian@ms.metrocas

Class Correspondent Bill Keating (407) 217-2897

Bondi and Matais, children of Carolina and Peter Drew ’90

CLASS NOTES 1989 Class Agents Topher Fearey (610) 745-3664 topher@fearey.com

Patrick Riordan ‘92

1992 Dave Gillespie ‘90 & Family

Tom Halleron (410) 935-4625 tom.halleron@ubs.com Marc Daniel reports: “This fall, my son and I stopped by campus…things look great there! I pray that your students are getting a well rounded biblical worldview.”

Scott Collins has announced his engagement to Heather Lannum of Cleveland, OH. He writes: “It’s always great to see and hear from Jim Gibson, Doug Michals, Pete Pessolano ’91 and even Ski ’91. We still talk about our Founders League Hockey Championship like it was yesterday. I hope to see you at the Alumni Hockey game in 2012. Go Big Blue!” Scott Collins ‘90 and fiance Heather Lannum

Children of Merritt & Jay Weber ‘89

1991

Philip Norkeliunas ‘89

Class Correspondent Webber Scott (773) 862-2061 dwscott4@gmail.com Class Agents Jeff Dusault (617) 367-2926 Jeff.dusault@gmail.com Sean Hennessy seanhenna@hotmail.com

Class Correspondents Pat Cooke jpcooke@jpcooke.com Paul Miranda paul-miranda@hotmail.com

Gordon Uehling (201) 784-3226 gordontennis@me.com Mario Gigante and Kristen Papp were engaged in New York City at Rockefeller Center under the Tree on December 24, 2010. Mario Gigante ‘91 and Kristen Papp

Tom Seitz (914) 921-5845 tts_us@yahoo.com Dana Koch ‘90 & Michael Kovrner ‘58 in Palm Beach, FL

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Bud Hoopes (858) 729-0642 budhoopes3@yahoo.com Jon Kurian (203) 952-8116 kurian@princeton.edu Trent Miller (908) 439-3874 ptrentm36@aol.com Case Newberry (802) 864-9390 casenewberry@hotmail.com

Betty & Roger Smith & Family with son Todd ‘89

1990

Class Agents Brian Grimm bigmac73@optonline.net

Chris Nix and wife Baccara announce with joy, the birth of their second daughter, Charlotte Turner Nix, born May 22, 2010 and weighing seven pounds, eight ounces.

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Pat Riordan finished high altitude training in Colorado, this past March, in preparation for a third combat tour with the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade out of Ft. Hood, TX. This tour will be in Afghanistan. He reports: “I am now a Maintenance Test Pilot with over 1100 combat hours and over 1700 total hours. I’m looking forward to leaving the Army after this tour to pursue aviation from a more corporate standpoint and utilize my MBA.”

1993 Class Agent Had Fuller hadwen@ascent1.com

1994 Class Correspondent Daryl Rubinstein darylr@berliss.com Class Agents Steve Marzuke (832) 252-1198 smarzuke@roistaffing.com Dave Prezioso (203) 300-5539

1997 Amy & Brian Foster ‘79, Megan & JP Burlington ‘95, Coral & Andrew Buckwalter ‘95

1995 Class Correspondents JP Burlington (203) 577-4623 johnpaul76@gmail.com

Class Correspondent Neel Choudhury (845) 593-2158 neelanjan_choudhury@yahoo.com Class Agents Chris DiCarlo (856) 495-1033 Will Diefenderfer dief859@aol.com JP Massop jensen@asljungagarden.se

Megan & JP Burlington ‘95

David Beckwith and his wife Linnea, share the happy news of the birth of their daughter, Waverly Ross Beckwith born at 12:01 a.m. January 1, 2011 in Phelps Memorial Hospital, weighing seven pounds, ten ounces. Waverly was Westchester County’s first baby of 2011. Waverly Beckwith, daughter of Linnea & David ‘97

AJ McHugh anthonyjmchugh@hotmail.com Class Agent Karl Munson munsonkarl@hotmail.com JP Burlington has finished his fourth year at Westover School in Middlebury, CT as Associate Director of Admission; and was lucky enough to meet his wife Megan who has been working at Westover since 2005. JP and Megan were married in July of 2010 and are currently dorm parents for juniors. They also welcomed Joseph Novello, born May 9th.

1998 Class Correspondent JB Ferrarone (415) 265-4144 JFerrarone@Gmail.com Casey & JB Ferrarone ‘98 & Family

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Brad McCrary bradley.mccrary@gmail.com

Matt O’Hara completed an international MBA program at the IE business school in Madrid in 2010. He tells us: “I’m now working at a new media startup in New York called City 24/7 as a Business Development director and looking forward to a future visit to T-P!” Brad Schundler was proud to be a guest lecturer at CUNY’’s “History of Hip Hop Summit”. Additionally, he was inducted into the Bloomberg Empowered Entrepreneurs Society and elected Administrator. He was a contributor on a panel discussing Inducted into Bloomberg Empowered Entrepreneur Society. He has become a group administrator and spoke at a Columbia University summit panel discussing “Exit Options: Staying Private, Going Public or Selling Out”. He’s Chairman and managing partner of B.C.T. Schundler & Company and its subsidiaries. He’s relocated to NYC where his primary focus has been recruiting talent for Schundler Entertainment, a marketing management group that is concentrated in the hip-hop and R&B industries.

1999 Class Correspondent John Rosenberger rudie99102@aol.com

Class Agents Barlow Brown gbbrown@cityofno.com Bill Busch (617) 867-0180 william.busch@gmail.com Sky Gellatly (646) 943-4215 Greg Hayden hayden0915@yahoo.com

Eric Keating writes: “We’re thrilled to announce that Local Smoke BBQ is opening the doors to its first restaurant! Our new restaurant is a 50 seat BBQ joint located in Cookstown, NJ near the entrance to McGuire Air Force Base. We plan to open our second restaurant in Neptune, NJ early this summer. Of course, we are still one of NJ’s top BBQ catering companies and our summer calendar is filling up fast. Visit us online at www.localsmokebbq.com.”

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Chris Thompson (410) 703-2709 cb_thomp@hotmail.com

Charlie Nersinger cnersinger@hotmail.com

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Chris Small (561) 514-6765 csmall@platprops.com

Ethan Jamron ethan@olivemgmt.com

Class Agent Doug McHoul (845) 223-8448 dougmchoul@yahoo.com

Class Correspondent TC Romain toussaint.romain@gmail.com Class Agents Paul Macchio (845) 593-2077 pmacchio@hotmail.com

Dan Hennessy (845) 628-5251 DJHennessy@aol.com

CLASS NOTES 2000 Class Correspondent Mark Arjam (510) 945-7990 Class Agents Andy Baker andybaker1981@gmail.com Jim O’Neill james.oneill@softwarespectrum.com Will Taylor and wife Maura announce the birth of their daughter Muirenn Day, born on February 5, 2011. Current faculty members Margaret and John Taylor are the proud grandparents.

2001 Class Correspondent Robert Grace kingsos1@aol.com Class Agent Sam Boyer samgboyer@aol.com Josh Sweet writes: “I am a great teacher, but it doesn’t pay the bills...so insurance it is! I wish teachers made more money. I moved back to the east coast after four years teaching elementary school in two different San Jose schools. I plan on moving back to San Jose/Palo Alto as soon as possible. I quickly found that Silicon Valley does not cater to an elementary teachers’ financial bracket. California is cutting public education, emergency services, and anything that they can, to get out of the now $84 billion deficit.”

2002 Class Correspondent Joe DePaola (845)-855-8037

Clay Sapp ‘02 and sister Mimi

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Brendon Billone writes: “After graduation, I went to college at Roger Williams U. where I studied and received a degree in Engineering with a focus in Construction Management. (I followed this concentration after taking Mr. Hauser’s drafting class in my senior year). I played varsity lacrosse for the Hawks as a long pole defensive Mid-fielder. After graduating, I took a job with Nordstrom doing new store development and logistics planning in and around the Boston/New England Region. I recently left Nordstrom to take a position with a company based in Italy called Permasteelisa Group. Permasteelisa is the world leader in the Design, Build, and Fabrication of architectural curtain wall. We have done such projects as the World Trade Center Towers 7 and 11, Times Square, the Hearst Tower and the Bank of America Tower at 1 Bryant Park in NY. I relocated to Hartford, CT to begin working out of the North American headquarters in Windsor, CT. I was hired to be a project manager and started on my first project for Cohn Brothers Realty located at 475 Park Avenue South in downtown NYC. I am very excited about my new position and this great opportunity to reconnect with T-P. Please give the Reades, Dunhams, Kelloggs, Corattis and Harringtons my very best! These people had a huge impact on my success in life.” Geoff Fitzgerald and his wife Mary Margaret have relocated to Dallas, TX from Boston, MA. He tells us: “We’re living near SMU in University Park. I am currently working for an insurance broker, HUB International Insurance as an Account Executive/Broker. I am also coaching youth lacrosse for the Highland Park community in the spring and fall. If any T-P alums make it to the Dallas area, please feel free to get in touch.” Bruce Knickerbocker was nominated in the May 2011 issue of Hudson Valley magazine as one of the top 20 nurses in the Hudson Valley. Here’s what they had to say: ”It only takes a moment after meeting Bruce Knickerbocker to realize he is a natural born leader – his warmth and sincerity are felt by all those he encounters. After attaining his RN license, Bruce joined the Vassar Brothers Medical Center in the Bridge to Practice Program. Nursing, and all that comes with it, has been his passion ever since. Bruce spends countless hours providing education, guidance and nurturing to both new and experienced nurses. As a patient advocate,

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Bruce stands alone and can often be sitting at the bedside of an ill or dying patient. Committed to meeting the needs of the community (from purchasing clothing for a homeless man to cooking a meal for an elderly woman), Bruce is a role model for the entire healthcare community.” On a side note, Bruce and his wife Kelly are expecting a baby in September. Congratulations!

2003 Class Agent Tom McCoy thmccoyjr@gmail.com Chad Nikola is employed at Target Headquarters, MN after completing his Masters in Business Administration, as a Business Analyst. He recently married his college sweetheart, Alexis Amurgis on May 30, 2010 in Orlando, FL.

Alexis & Chad Nikola ‘03

2004 Class Correspondent Greg Hawley (845) 878-9550 Class Agent Jamie Hiteshew (973) 783-5477 jhiteshew@gmail.com

Jamie Hiteshew ‘04 and sister Caroline

Randall Hanke ‘04

Alex ‘03 & Tom ‘07 Keiswetter & Family

Shayne Skov ‘09 & Scott Matheson ‘86

Nick Guidi informs us: “In early February, I started working for Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes. I am working in the community relations and fan development departments. I also have responsibilities on game days and other special events. I submitted an application for entry into the lottery for the New York Marathon held in early November. If I miss NYC, I will run in the Chicago Marathon held in October. I’m hoping to break 2:55.”

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Class Correspondent Steve Kotton (203) 882-8840 TPfootball44@aol.com

Class Correspondents Leo Liyeung leo@liyeung.com

Randall Hanke reports: “This is the second season of my basketball career in Europe, and I’m currently playing for a team in Norrkoping, Sweden. It is a beautiful country, friendly people and a wonderful life experience. I am really looking forward to the 2012 Olympics in London. I spent summer ‘09 with the GB Team and played in tournaments against other countries. I will continue to work hard and strive for a roster spot for the 2012 games. Coach Casson had a great influence on me and I cherish my T-P memories.”

2005 Class Correspondents Phil Bardsley PLB@ctstarslax.com Devin Manning (781) 682-7581 Dmsb03@aol.com Class Agent Jon Mershimer jonathon.mershimer@gmail.com

2006 Class Correspondent Kyle O’Brien (905) 668-6307 ob_9@hotmail.com

Cam Stewart (845) 855-5868 Pace McMullan ‘07 and sister Izzy

Class Agents Patrick Leary (845) 298-0902 hobarthero@gmail.com Mike Tyrrell hobarthero@gmail.com

2010 Class Correspondents Evan Greer (845) 452-2663 espnboyso@aim.co

2008 Class Correspondents Patrick Kelly (845) 279-6691 patktp@gmail.com

Tony Lai imtonylai@gmail.com Class Agents

Phil Parker (732) 438-9371 pparke10@jhu.edu

John Kalin (908) 601-7097 jnkn03@aol.com

Class Agents Mickey Carroll (845) 634-8996 carrollmnc@aol.com

Darren Palmer (845) 832-6212 djp5@alfred.edu Chase Dulitz is currently attending High Point U.

Pat Houst (516) 488-3605

Jourdan Schultz is attending Loyola U. in Chicago, majoring in Political Science and Pre-Law.

Kevin Kent (212) 932-8788 kevinktennis@aol.com Sam Cuello is is now attending Indiana U. in Bloomington. Colin Bessy ‘08 with brother Sam & sister Katherine

Ben ‘08 & Charlie ‘11 Arledge

Yu Tamura was in Japan when the April 11th earthquake hit. He writes: “My family and I are all safe. I was in Tokyo when the earthquake happened. Tokyo is 180 miles away from the epicenter but it still shook quite hard. I got out of Tokyo and came back to Kobe where my parents are in order to be as far away as possible from the epicenter. Thank you for caring about us.” David ‘12 & Matt ‘14 Handler

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Taylor Weber (845) 298-0902 hobarthero@gmail.com

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Class Agents Elliot Davis eadavis@ut.edu

Class Agents Justin Fletcher-DeNovellis (860) 563-3771 jdeno88@hotmail.com

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Former Faculty Barbara & Bill Hickey write: “Our son Tim graduated from T-P in 1981. Bill and I taught at T-P from 1998-2000. We are living in Boise, ID (home of the BSU blue carpet!). Bill is still a volunteer coach for the BSU football team, after retiring from Princeton U. in 2005.” The Hickeys continue to stay active; they volunteer for Miles of Smiles — dental work for elementary children; landscape their village farmhouse; and take Advanced Master Gardening classes. In April, the Hickeys boarded a riverboat from Germany to Hungary in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary! Eva Von Ancken informs us: Our daughter, Beth Von Ancken McMullen’s first book Original Sin: A Sally Sin Adventure is to be published in July. It’s a spy thriller with a stay at home mom as the main character. It’s to be heavily promoted this summer. Her second book To Sin Again will be outin July 2012 to be followed by a third, the year after. She is living in California with her husband and two children. Hank and I are busy with our three grandkids, travels and all the good things retirement can bring. Sarah and Russell Werkman are enjoying Spokane! They tell us: “Our sons are playing football, soccer, basketball and baseball. Sarah has recently finished her school counseling degree at Gonzaga. Life is good! Best to all at T-P!”

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Our fans on Facebook give words of encouragement to athletes arriving for Early Sports Tony Lai ’10 Go T-P!

Bryan Tolley ’03 LET’S GO TPXC!!! Thomas J. McCrady ’85 Go Big Blue!!!!

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Paul Snyder ’77 I can still smell the sweet smell of fresh cut grass as I crossed 22 to our 1st of two practices a day during early football. Those were the days. Boys you’re living history, don’t forget it!!!

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Victor LaRussa ’76 Band of Brotha’s on the field boys...win or lose...you never ever back down. You bring it and you bring it hard, and don’t you ever leave nothin’ on that table! Ken Lovisa ’73 Score more points than the other team and you will always win. Bradford Hardy ‘83 Go get ‘em, T-P Football. Beat Hotchkiss and Kent! Hoops — sounds like some magic may be back in Carleton Gym this year!

Jeff Axelrod ’77 Stay focused. Always remember the joy of the game and why you suit up. Improve every day: attitude, fitness, knowledge of the game. Hank Richter ’76 Icy Hot! Ed Feather ’90 Early sports rules! Loved that time. My advice is drink milk at breakfast, lunch and dinner (skip the soda). Make sure you stretch often — even when not actually doing sports. And most of all, enjoy the time with your friends and teammates! These are some great times of life.

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In Memoriam Sherwood E. Hall, Jr. ’37, passed away.

John L. Bramkamp ’42, passed away on October 5, 2010.

Norman Shethar ’42, of Littleton, MA died on March 5, 2008. He is survived by nephews, Alan Shethar of Littleton, MA, John Grace Shethar of Colorado Springs, CO, James Shethar of Cortez, CO, nieces Jane McMorrow of Thorndike, ME, Molly Shethar of Buena Vista, CO and sister-in law Janice Shethar of Amherst, NH. The family would greatly appreciate any donation made in his memory to the Fortune Society, 26076 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11101.

William L. Boll ’48 age 79, died on October 18, 2009, at his home. He was born April 2, 1930 in Cambridge, MA. He was a Korean War veteran and served in the Submarine Service of the US Navy aboard, The USS Tusk,1952-55. He graduated from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration in 1958. He was the manager and founding partner of several businesses, including Friend’s of Children, Inc., Custom Data Systems in Stamford, CT and Donovan’s of South Norwalk. He was a philanthropist, innovator, artist, and entrepreneur. He was a passionate believer in helping the disadvantaged, through his personal involvement in multiple charities, including Mountin’ Hopes Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Meals on Wheels, and Neighbors in Need. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Bill Boll Scholarship Fund at Mountin’ Hopes (www.moutinhopes.org), or CarePartners Hospice PO Box 25338 Asheville, NC, 28813.

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Robert A. Aikman, Jr. ’51, died peacefully with his son James and daughter-in-law Allison by his side at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY on March 2, 2011. He was born on June 28, 1932 in Brooklyn NY, the son of Robert and Elsie D. Aikman. Robert graduated from Trinity-Pawling School and graduated from the Syracuse School of Architecture Class of 1956. After college, he served as a Captain in the Air Force before working for Edward Durell Stone and starting a family in Washington, DC. Robert was married to Cynthia Carroll Aikman on August 5, 1961. He worked for Ed Stone for over 28 years on various projects that took him and his family to Croatia, Iran, and Egypt and allowed him and his family to travel throughout Europe and the Middle East. Robert and his family settled back to Sea Cliff, NY where he lived the rest of his life working for Brookhaven National Laboratory, caring for his wife, Cynthia, fly fishing for trout on the St. Johns River and spending vacations in Washington, Maine and Cape Cod. Robert requested that donations be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 253 Glen Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY, 11579, in lieu of flowers.

David G. Cluett ’44, former naval aviator, competitive off-shore racer, yacht designer and manufacturer, died at 83 on November 1, 2009 of complications from a respiratory ailment as a resident of Palm Beach, FL. In his sailing career, he earned many awards and trophies. As a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy, he won the Robert M. Thompson prize for two consecutive years as the top sailor of the Brigade of Midshipman, and was captain of the Navy sailing team. As an all-weather qualified instrument pilot, he helped pioneer the art of landing heavy attack aircrafts at night on the Navy’s smallest Carriers. On discharge from the Navy, he turned his attention to racing and designing sailing yachts. One of his early designs was a high speed 25 knot trimaran that won the

National Multi-hull championship in 1957. With Cluett and Company Inc., his yacht building enterprise based in Greenwich, CT, he produced the International Class series of high quality wooden cruising-racing boats employing shipbuilding yards in Holland and Germany to do his construction. Later Mr. Cluett was a part of a small group of yachtsmen who with Bill Tripp designed and built the first successful fiberglass racing-cruising yachts called the Block Island 40s. The first ever fiberglass boats to sail in the 1958 Newport to Bermuda Race were Block Island 40s. Cluett was navigator of “Seal” the first fiberglass boat in the history of the race to cross the finish line in Bermuda, placing fifth. Mr. Cluett retired from competitive sailing when he moved from Greenwich, CT to Palm Beach, FL, in the early 70’s. Mr. Cluett was born in 1926 in New York City to William Gorham Cluett and Virginia Small Cluett. His father was associated with Cluett Peabody & Co., Inc., the well-known clothing manufacturer and developer of Arrow shirts and collars and the patented sanforizing process, of Troy, NY. His grandfather, E. Harold Cluett, had been chairman of the company and a nationally prominent U.S. Congressman from Troy around the time of the First World War. Mr. Cluett grew up in Cedarhurst, Long Island and attended the Pawling School of Pawling, NY and Severn School of Severna Park, MD. Soon after World War II, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated as an engineer and commissioned officer in the Navy in 1949. Mr. Cluett is survived by three children from his first marriage in 1949 to Gloria Noel Prudden; Caryn Cluett Gregg of Berkeley, CA, Christina Gorham Cluett of Santa Barbara, CA, and David Grenfell Cluett, Jr, of Greenwich, CT. After their divorce in 1967, he married Jean Daniels of Greenwich, CT and retired to Palm Beach. Mrs. Jean Cluett, his wife of 39 years, predeceased him in 2006. Mr. Cluett had been a member of the New York Yacht Club since 1961 and a member of the Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich, the Off Soundings Club and the Beach Club of Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Class of ‘49 Naval Academy Fund 7249, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, 291 Wood Road, Beach Hall, Annapolis, MD 21402-1254.

In Memoriam Bruce Dunn ’51, age 78, of Springfield, VA passed away on September 19, 2010 after a long fight with Alzheimer’s. He was born August 16, 1932 in Rensselaer, NY to George and Isabella Dunn. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Korea for two tours of duty. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MS from Stanford University. He worked for the Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Military District for 33 years until his retirement in 1994. Bruce was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Lora in 2006. Memorials may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Robert J. McMahon ’52, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), age 72, died on December 3, 2007 in Bellevue, NE. He is survived by his wife Patricia; sons Robert J. Jr., of Bellevue; Michael and wife Michelle of Omaha; Timothy and wife Stephany of Queen Creek, AZ; mother Anna McMahon of Sandy Hook, CT; mother-in-law

Richard J. Hitchcock, Sr. ’53, passed away on September 5, 2009.

Alan C. Davoll II ’55, passed away on November 29, 2010 of cancer.

Alan J. Mason ’59, The staff of Single Stop USA is deeply saddened by the passing of Alan Mason, beloved father of Elisabeth Mason, Single Stop’s co-founder and CEO. Alan was a dedicated father, grandfather and husband. He was also a compassionate and principled educator who taught Math, English and Theatre at the Dalton School for over forty years, where he also served as Assistant Director of Dalton High School. Alan genuinely cared about the well being of others. He taught his children and his students at Dalton about the importance of making a contribution to the world and to those in it. We send our heartfelt condolences to Elisabeth, her mother Judith Mason, her siblings Norah, Daniel, and Ben, and the entire Mason family.

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James J. Tooher ’51, age 76, formerly of Stamford died on November 17, 2008 at Green Tree Manor in Watertown, CT. He had been hospitalized for many years. Mr. Tooher was born in Stamford, CT on July 7, 1932. He was the son of Joseph Tooher and Mary Louise (Brennan) Tooher. He graduated from Stamford High School, did a post graduate year at Trinity-Pawling, and attended the U. of Connecticut. He played football at Stamford High School and as a member of the undefeated Trinity-Pawling Football Team. He served in the US Army in Germany from 1953 to 1955. In the late 1950’s, he was an insurance agent with the Brennan Tooher Insurance Company.

Mae Argenti of Baltimore, MD; brother Brian and wife Janine of Gilbert, AZ; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Margaret and Charles Alexander of Baltimore, MD; and four granddaughters. Memorial donations can be made to NE Humane Society or American Lung Association.

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Littleton Augustus (Gus) Fowler, Jr. ’60, of Danville, KY died at his brother’s home in Williamsburg, VA on July 10, 2010 from complications resulting from lung cancer. Gus graduated from Trinity-Pawling and from Middlebury College in 1964. He had lived all of his adult life in Kentucky where for years he managed the family’s farm. Gus was one of three family members that graduated from T-P, with the last being his nephew Taylor in ‘99. Reeves D. Gandy ’60, of East Northport, NY, age 68, died on April 16, 2010 after a long battle with neck cancer. He was a Professor at York College, Queens and formerly St. Francis College of Brooklyn and a former member of Northport Yacht Club. Reeves was a longtime Dockmaster at Northport Village Dock. He was the loving husband of Olinda and devoted father of Amanda Cuiffo and her husband Matthew. Beloved grandfather of Joseph & Christopher. Dear stepfather of Vivianne Bayma. In lieu of flowers, donationscan be made to Northport Baptist Church (for Island Christian Church), 400 Elwood Road, East Northport, NY 11731. Lloyd H. Bush ’61, of Bay Head passed away on April 5, 2010, at his home after a long-fought battle with cancer. He was 67. Born in 1943 to William W. and Margaret H. Bush, Lloyd was named after his mother’s family, whose roots go back to the founding of Pennsylvania. He raised a family in Montclair for many years before moving to Whippany and then later to his family home in Bay Head. Lloyd was raised in Essex Fells and attended the Essex Fells public school, Trinity-Pawling School and Western Kentucky U. He graduated from Mitchell College in New London, CT. He served with the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. Most of his career was spent in the family business,

Lloyd Engineering Company, first begun by his grandfather in 1923 in Belleville, NJ, and then later Top Drawer Co., a division of Lloyd Engineering in Clifton, NJ. Lloyd worked as a loyal salesman for many years and later became president of Top Drawer Co. In recent years he worked for the Indoff Corporation, St. Louis, MO. He was married to Elizabeth (Betsi) Brundage of Short Hills for 17 years. Lloyd will long be remembered by those who knew him for his devotion to his family, gentle honesty, his love of gardening and his genial sense of humor. We will miss him dearly but keep his memory and spirit alive, and the love he gave us close to our hearts. Memorial contributions in Lloyd’s name may be made to Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Attn: Tom White, 3535 Market Street, Suite 550, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Eugene K. Hartner ’65, was born in New York City on June 30, 1946. “Hackman” resided most of his life in Yorktown Heights in Putnam Valley and passed away on March 30, 2011. He leaves behind a family that adored him. Gene attended Yorktown schools and graduated from Trinity-Pawling School. He graduated from Kings College with a major in English, and spent many hours reading his favorite American classics. An avid sportsman, Gene enjoyed fishing, skiing, basketball, and was a diehard Yankee fan. He was also a devoted godfather to TJ, and was very active in coaching his grandnephews in baseball. He was a devout Catholic, attending mass daily and generously supported Catholic charities. He worked many years in the security business. His passing was all too soon, and he will be missed very much. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations in Eugene’s name to: Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and/or The American Red Cross.

Elliot W. Hague ’70, age 58 and a lifelong resident of Montclair, NJ died on July 14, 2009. Mr. Hague was the loving son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hague, who lived in Montclair for over 60 years and now reside in Clifton. The late Mr. Hague was an aircraft finance specialist. During his career he worked for CIT Corporation, Butler Aviation and Centurion Partners. He also enjoyed flying aircrafts and worked as a commercial pilot as well as a professional flight instructor. He was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Before starting his career, Mr. Hague earned his bachelor of science degree from Upsala College and his master’s in business administration from Fairleigh Dickinson U. He also attended the Fay School in Southborough, MA, and completed his high school education at Trinity-Pawling . He began his schooling at Montclair’s Watchung School. Throughout his life, he was an avid golfer who belonged to the Upper Montclair Golf Club. He was also a member of the Montclair Ski Club and the flying club. The Elliot

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John D. Hubbard ’68, passed away May 6, 2010, at the age of 60, following a long battle with cancer. During his years working at Colgate University, Hubbard illustrated virtually all of the publications distributed for the university, including the annual engagement calendar, The Colgate Scene, admissions and fund raising publications, the university catalogue, athletics booklets and brochures and various other printed pieces. He was named photographer/writer in the Office of Communications in 1979, in 1989 to assistant editor of the Scene; in 1994 to assistant director of communications and associate editor of the Scene, in 1996 to associate director of communications and managing editor of the Scene, and in 2001 to director of advancement communications. Hubbard received many awards and honors for his Colgate work. From the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, he received: in 1985, a Bronze Award in the Photographer of the Year competition, silver and bronze medals for two individual faculty portraits, silver awards for an admission prospectus and a campaign case statement, and two gold medals for the 18-minute documentary film on Colgate that he produced; and in 1993, a bronze medal for periodical staff writing in the Scene. In 1994, the Colgate Alumni Corporation presented him with a Maroon Citation in recognition of his years of exemplary service as university writer/ photographer. Following his retirement from

Colgate in 2005, he was appointed director of public relations and development at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton and was later promoted to vice president for community services. He was well-known to Madison County residents through his weekly newspaper column, “At the Hub.” After graduating, he worked for 6 1/2 years as sports editor and chief photographer for the Bennington (VT) Banner. In addition to covering sports, he wrote features, news stories, and a weekly column. There, he won several awards, and became well-known for his portraits of his Vermont neighbors. His work was exhibited in one-man shows in Bennington Galleries, and he was a winner in the1976 UPI New England photo contest.He also taught photography in public schools and privately, and did freelance work for the also taught photography in public schools and privately, and did freelance work for the Boston Globe, Vermont Life, Associated Press, and UPI. Hubbard, who was born on June 20, 1949, grew up in New Hartford, NY, and attended Trinity-Pawling School. Among his survivors are his wife, Mary Jo, and his children and grandchildren.

Phillip E. Brian ’66, passed away on October 26, 2010.

William M. Cook III ’66, died at the age of 64 on April 18, 2011 after losing his long and brave battle with cancer. He was born in Glen Cove, NY on April 1, 1947, the son of the late William and Janet Cook, Jr. of Plandom, NY. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 40 years, Francine Cook of Westport, CT; his two children, Marybeth and Burke Cook ‘95 of Fairfield, CT and Christopher Cook of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; as well as his two grandchildren. Some of his most fond memories throughout his life were of his time spent at T-P.

In Memoriam W. Hague Scholarship Fund has been established at the Barringer High School in Newark to provide aerospace academy flying lessons to students who pursue studies in aviation. Donations may be made to Barringer High School/Aerospace Academy, 230 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104. Frederick G. Gilbert ’72, passed away on August 24, 2009. His wife tells us “He was so proud of his time at T-P! He often spoke of all the good times and the many friends he had there. Fred was so full of life and when he walked into a room, everyone knew he was there!!!” Fred and his wife were married for 32 years and during those years they often attended reunions.

Bayard A. Clark ’82, age 46 of East Boothbay, ME, hauled anchor and set sail to distant shores on May 6, 2010 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Shreveport, LA on May 18, 1963, the son of Stanley Jr. and Charlon (Cairns) Clark. He was a graduate of Trinity-Pawling and a 1986 graduate of the U. of Maine. Bayard was always known for his love of the outdoors and the ocean. He was able to weave his enjoyment of the sea with his work as a boat builder for Hodgdon Yachts in East Boothbay and was a Registered Maine Guide. In his school

Charles C. Littel ’84, of Lakewood, CO, died unexpectedly on October 8, 2010 at his home. Chuck was born on August 21, 1965 and spent his childhood winters skiing at Suicide Six in Pomfret and his summers in Woodstock golfing, biking, swimming and playing guitar. He graduated from Trinity-Pawling School and from Denver U. in 1988. He spent his adult life living in the Denver area and working as a computer programmer and consultant while raising his son. Survivors include his son, Spencer Littel of Colorado; his mother and step-father, Marcia and Brian Alderfer of Woodstock; his sister and brother-in-law, Katie and Andy Friedland; and two nephews, all of Norwich. In lieu of flowers, if anyone wishes to make a contribution in his name, we are asking that it be sent to: Parker Valley Hope, 22422 East Main Street, PO Box 670, Parker, CO 80134-0670. Michael S. Mullery ’87, passed away.

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Charles “Hunter” Black ’79, age 49 of Cypress Manor in Roper, NC, died January 28, 2011 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC. Hunter loved skiing, tennis, animals, food, coffee and rock n’ roll. He attended Trinity-Pawling School and Ridgefield High School. He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. He is survived by his mother, Susan and Andy Calvanese of New Bern, NC; father, David V. Black of Bend, OR; one brother, Peter M. Black of Simsbury, CT. Memorials may be made to the Brain Injury Association of America,1608 Spring Hill Road, Suite 110, Vienna, VA 22182.

years, Bayard was an avid wrestler. He was a Western New England Wrestling Champion and the New England Runner Up. Bayard enjoyed woodworking, being at Ocean Point, and was very loyal to his many close friends; however, he especially loved spending time with his son Andrew Brooks Clark. He is survived by his parents of Westfield, NJ and Ocean Point; brother Brooks and sister-in-law Tina of Buxton; sister Catherine, brother-in-law Michael, and niece Charlotte Salmon of Gloucester, Mass.; former wife and treasured friend, Linda Sibley Clark and her children, Joseph and Kristin Sibley; son, Andrew. He will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched with his gentle and carefree spirit. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Bayard to: The Fisherman’s Memorial Fund, 24 Appel Lane, Boothbay, ME 04537/Bayard Andrew Clark.

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Todd Caplan ’94, passed away. Correll (Corrie) Clancy Galatti (PP ’81, ’84), of Millbrook, NY, died June 2, 2010, after a long heroic battle with lung cancer. Survivors include her husband Stephen, mother Elizabeth Clancy, brother Paul Clancy, sons Jeffrey Barca-Hall, Christopher, Gregory and Andrew Hall, stepchildren John Galatti and Paula Canning, sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. A graduate of Bradford College and alumna of Bennett College and NYIT, Corrie worked for the Education Records Bureau, as admissions assistant for Trinity-Pawling School, and was the owner of Heffalump’s, a children’s store in Millbrook with branches in Pawling and Fisher’s Island, NY. More recently, she operated Firstgift, LLC, an internet baby-gift business. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Peter’s, Trinity-Pawling School or the American Cancer Society. Howard Enders (PP ’79), Son Eric A. Enders ’79 informed us of the following: “My father passed away on June 18, 2010. Howard Enders was a twice Emmy Award winner and winner of many other awards from both The Writers Guild of America and Directors Guild of America and a distinguished winner of The Robert F. Kennedy Award for Journalism. He was a brilliant documentator who had just an amazing career. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Enders, my mother Corinne Enders, and my siblings, Jody Enders, Emily Enders Odom, and his grandchildren, Nathaniel and Elizabeth Odom, and my sister, Georgiana Enders”.

The History of the Ganson Goodyear Depew Memorial Window by Margaret Taylor, School Archivist

he Ganson Goodyear Depew Memorial Window is located in the school’s chapel at its north end and was installed in 1928. Both the chapel (All Saints’ Chapel) and the Depew Window were funded by the same person, Ganson Depew of Buffalo, New York, as a memorial to his son, Ganson Goodyear. The young Ganson attended Pawling School from 1908 through his graduation in 1914. A class leader, he was nominated to several leadership positions – Head Prefect and Class President, to name a few. His classmates singled him out as the one “most likely to succeed.” Ten years later, in the prime of life, he died suddenly from complications of appendicitis.

Ganson Goodyear Depew, Pawling School 1914 for whom the stained glass window is a memorial.

A tiny monk in white robe can be seen on the right lower corner of the window. This is the trademark that appears on all Whitefriar windows

According to an article in The Pawling School Weekly, Feb. 4, 1928, the magnificent stained glass window portrays the “Acts of Mercy” based on the New Testament book of the Bible – Matthew 25: 34 to 40 and includes the following words: “I was an hungred [archaic], and ye gave Me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave Me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took Me in; I was naked, and ye clothed Me; I was in prison, and ye came unto Me; I was sick, and ye visited Me.” The performer of the six “Acts of Mercy” wears the same rich red-colored clothing as Christ, who is portrayed in the central picture; this suggests that the “doer of the acts of mercy” partakes of the character of Christ. It is widely believed that the “doer of the acts of mercy” is modeled after the boy who is memorialized, Ganson Goodyear Depew. Indeed, this photograph taken in his senior year at Pawling School does bear a remarkable resemblance. The Depew window was designed and made by the famous British glass house, James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars) Limited. A tiny monk in white robe can be seen on the right lower corner of the window. This is the trademark that appears on all Whitefriar windows. It was chosen to represent the company because the site of the original glassworks had been a monastery of the Carmelites, who were nicknamed the “white friars” because of their white robes.

Photographer: Robert Fertitta is Professor Emeritus of Music, at Purchase College, an organist, choral director, and an author. With a passion for stained glass windows, he has photographed windows at over four hundred churches, cathedrals and chapels. Since 2001, he has worked with Trinity-Pawling School as an accompanist for musical productions, and as an organist in Chapel.

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Remembering the Past Cluett Hall Alfonzo Rockwell Cluett Foundation is the official name of Cluett Hall. George Cluett funded the building to honor his son, Alfonzo, who died at age 20. Designed by renowned architect Grosvenor Atterbury of New York City, Cluett Hall housed classrooms, living space for students and faculty, offices, the infirmary, and a dining hall. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Cluett’s role as the School’s flagship building.

At right is a student’s room in Cluett.Space was saved by folding the bed against the wall during the day. The first graduating class to live in Cluett was the Class of 1911.

Cluett with people on front quad

Student’s room in Cluett Hall

The Pawling Circle The Pawling Circle recognizes the following individuals who have made plans in their estates to make a difference for Trinity-Pawling School. Charles J. Alexander, Jr. ’42 Anonymous Dianne P. Avlon, PP ’96 James L. Bellis, Jr. ’72 Oliver W. Birckhead, Jr. ’40, PP ’67 John S. Brown, Jr. ’76 Herbert L. Case ’85 George M. Coulter James N. Desrosier ’73 Douglas E. Ebert ’64 Rosabelle Edelstein Philip C. Haughey, Sr. ’53 Dirk W. Hopkins ’63 Margaret H. Johnson, PP ’75 Patricia A. Kirchner, PP ’87 Mark W. Lappen, PP ’96 Rufus Mathewson ’40 William O. Norton, Jr. ’63 W. Hollis Petersen ’64 Eric D. Peterson ’62

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James H. Philpott ’96 Andrew J. Pierre ’51 Thomas P. Riggs ’59 Stephen B. Ross ’80 Holly and Phillips Smith, PP ’79 Stephen E. Ullman, PP ’97 Kenneth B. Weeman, Jr. ’59, PP ’91 John H. Wick IV ’90 Robert H. Yunich ’61 Victoria and Robert E. Zoellner, PP ’91 We are grateful to the many alumni, parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty and friends who have named Trinity-Pawling as a beneficiary in their wills and/or long-term plans through a bequest, life-income gift, or other planned gift. You, too, can support our mission and help ensure the future of the School.

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To learn more about planned gifts, contact Steve Jo, Director of Development, at (845) 855-4828 or via email to sjo@trinitypawling.org.

Help us: > Build our Endowment > Provide More Financial Aid > Increase Faculty Compensation > Enhance Academics, Arts, Athletics

Boys learn a lot about themselves at Trinity-Pawling School. > How many lifelong friendships have been formed at Trinity-Pawling? > How many boys found out that hard work yielded great results in the classroom? > How many boys who knew they loved hockey also learned to love lacrosse? > How many boys who loved lacrosse gained newfound appreciation for the arts? > How many boys learned to respect and appreciate their friends from other countries?

Giving Keeps the Learning Going Your gifts keep the learning going. Please support Trinity-Pawling with a generous contribution to the Annual Fund. Give online at www.trinitypawling.org or mail your gift check to: Trinity-Pawling School Annual Fund 700 Route 22 Pawling, NY 12564. For more information, call Janet Hubbard, Director of the Annual Fund, at (845) 855-4830 or email jhubbard@trinitypawling.org.

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Reunion/Homecoming

Come back to campus! October 7 & 8, 2011

Friday, October 7

Saturday, October 8

Reunion dinners for the following classes will take place at various locations around campus.

ALL Alumni are invited to attend Homecoming activities.

Class of 1960+ Class of 1961 Classes of 1965, 1966, 1967 Classes of 1970, 1971, 1972 Classes of 1975, 1976, 1977 Classes of 1980, 1981, 1982 Class of 1986 Classes of 1990, 1991, 1992 Class of 1995, 1996, 1997 Class of 2000, 2001, 2002 Classes of 2005, 2006, 2007 All Alumnae Reunion

Attend the BONFIRE following dinner.

Golf Outing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fundraiser for Athletics Student Panel Athletic Hall of Fame Picnic Style Lunch Athletic Games New England Clam Bake & Fireworks! Schedule of activities may be subject to change.

Help us recruit classmates! Contact Amanda Peltz in the Alumni Office at (845) 855-4833 or apeltz@trinitypawling.org

For Parents of Alumni: If this issue is addressed to your son who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please notify the Alumni Office with the correct mailing address. Email alumni@trinitypawling.org or 845-855-4833.