Trinity-Pawling Fall 2017 Magazine by Trinity-Pawling School

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FALL 2017 THE PATH TO PRINCETON ATHLETICS A T R A DI T ION CON T I N U E S A LVA H ROCK ’59

CORNERSTONE OF THE COMMUNITY RETIRES FROM THE BOARD JAY HOOPER ’12

AN INDEPENDENT THINKER IN VERMONT'S STATE HOUSE

PAUL MILLER ’63

DRIVEN TO SUCCEED

Headmaster's Message THE POWER OF MENTORING

missed my brother-in-law’s wedding. Jennifer, almost seven month’s pregnant with our son, Wilson, attended her brother’s wedding on Martha’s Vineyard accompanied by her grandmother, not her husband. I was teaching instead. Unfortunately, the timing of the wedding conflicted with the first days of my new responsibilities as a rookie teacher at Trinity-Pawling. Hired by Headmaster Phillips Smith the previous spring, I had spent the summer preparing for my new job. That year, the meeting when the faculty is introduced to the parents fell on the date of the rehearsal dinner and the first day of classes occurred on the wedding day. As a hypothetical exercise, I imagined walking into what is now my office and asking Headmaster Smith if I could miss my first responsibilities as a newly hired teacher. The exercise didn't last too long and, needless to say, I never asked him for permission to be absent for the opening weekend of school. Family is important to me, so this was not an easy decision. It was a decision, though, that was based on how I wanted to begin my career. I knew that I did not want that career to begin with my absence. I also knew that Phil had taken a risk in hiring me. I had never taught before. I was a graduate of public school, not prep school. Aside from a ten-month jaunt selling shirts at Macy’s before graduate school, I was not career

tested. And, I could not coach hockey. Phil had candidly told me that he was ideally looking for a history teacher and a hockey coach. I didn’t fit his originally-envisioned plan. I was, therefore, grateful when he called and offered me the job in the spring of 1988. I had then, and have now, tremendous respect for him and the faith that he bestowed on me. I knew where I needed to be on that first weekend after Labor Day. I needed to be in my classroom, honoring the opportunity and the respect that had been shown to me by the Headmaster who had launched my career. I have had several mentors who have helped shape and guide my personal and professional life. I count myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with two Headmaster Smiths at Trinity-Pawling. My career is a treasure with riches that have had many influences. My first day in the classroom at TrinityPawling does not seem like it was thirty years ago. Not even close. Perhaps this memory is so fresh in my mind because it has always been galvanized by the awareness of the faith and trust that a Headmaster saw in a young man who had decided he wanted to be a teacher. My goal each and every day has been to honor this faith and trust. Onward!

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Contents

Fall 2017 DEPARTMENTS

2 THE SCROLL

Opening Night with the cast of The Producers…Thank you to the full field of golfers who joined the 13th Annual Golf Outing…Bill Scully ’57 was on campus to see the Smith Field House progress.

5 A VIEW FROM THE QUAD Claire Brown Lyons ’76, making water affordable for the people…Andrew Burgess MD ’62, spreading wisdom to future generations…Sandy Sossoadouno ’19, bringing a global perspective to campus

FEATURES

In the Classroom: Dr. Glenn Mandigo makes students comfortable with numbers

Faculty Minute: Annie Keel - Chair of the Science Department

18 Transformational Teachers & Enduring Programs

The Big Picture: Hubbard Court

HOW MANY TIMES DO WE HEAR “TRINITY-PAWLING CHANGED MY LIFE”?

32 PRIDE ATHLETICS Winter Sports Preview

24 The Path to Princeton Athletics A TRINITY-PAWLING TRADITION CONTINUES

Pride Spotlight: Mike Myers ’89 Pride Athletic News: Head Lacrosse Coach Andrew Kirkaldy

38 CONNECTIONS Paul Miller ’63, P’92 credits his drive to succeed back to Trinity-Pawling…Alvah Rock ’59, P’87, dedicated trustee retires from the Board…Joe McElligott ’02 is paying back generosity by extending some of his own

6 Maverick of Sustainable Design - Pliny Fisk III ’63 10 Gordon Uehling ’91 - Merging World-Class Tennis Coaching with Sports Technology

12 Jay Hooper ’12 - An Independent Thinker in

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Class Notes

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We are so excited watching the progress of our new Field House! Athletics plays an important role within the Trinity-Pawling community. The Smith Field House will significantly enhance not only the student-athlete experience, but also become a recreational gathering place for our whole community. #tpsmithfieldhouse #rollpride “Well done gentlemen!” — EDBIRDM

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“Looks amazing!” — EHAIMS

It's getting real folks! The Senior Form Advisor is trimming hair for soon-to-be Trinity-Pawling graduates! #adayinthelifetp #trinitypawlinggrad “Tonsorial oversight. #mbr #mariareade” — FELDMAYNE

“Mr. Gillman goes beyond. The best of men.” — HOFFDADDY67

“You are the best Gill! I hope my son is next in line!!”

There are so many things that are memorable about Stepping Up at Trinity-Pawling. Steeped in tradition, this ceremony celebrates the transfer of leadership from old prefects to new prefects. But before that, it is an award ceremony...and it's all about the "Celly." Congratulations to all! #adayinthelifetp #trinitypawlinggrad “Love it!”

Spring group ratings are out! We are pleased to recognize 28 members of the varsity lacrosse program who earned Group 1 status! Special recognition goes to Marc Welch '18 and Kenny McDougal '17 for earning the school's highest rating in each of their respective classes! @trinitypawlingschool #BuyIn

“Yay !!!!!” — AUDREY GRANT

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“I will never forget that or you! I love you Marty!” — DANIEL HENNESSY

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— ZIMMERMAN.DEBRA FALL 2017

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ON CAMPUS

“Thank you to the full field of golfers who joined us yesterday for the 13th Annual Trinity-Pawling Golf Outing!”

Bill Scully ’57 was on campus to see the progress and take a tour of the Smith Field House. Thanks to Bill and Marlynn's foresight, their $10 million pledge to the Smith Field House has already raised more than $5 million in matching endowment funds for Trinity-Pawling. Go Scully Challenge! #tpsmithfieldhouse

“The 4x100 Relay Team just won @thepennrelays: High School Boys' Prep School 4x100 Independent Race with a time of 43.87! Congratulations!”

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The Smith Field House will make a tremendous addition to the campus, the athletic complex, and to student life. Of equal importance, we are in the process of boosting T-P’s all important endowment. So as we admire the Field House let us not forget the attendant CHALLENGE! — BILL SCULLY

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“Mr. Scully is a blessing to T-P and all its current and former students. Thank you.” — ROBERT VERMES

“Kookin Han이승준 (SJ Lee)” — INPYUNG RO

“Thank you!!” “Coratti Field wishes it were still May with the boys getting ready for game day. Good luck to our boys in their summer circuits!” #rollpride 4

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NEWS : IN THE CLASSROOM : FACULTY MINUTE : THE BIG PICTURE

A View From The Quad Making Water Affordable for the People CLAIRE BROWN ’76 LYONS P’11 BY MARIA BUTEUX READE

A child dies every fifteen minutes from a preventable water-borne disease. And that situation can often be remedied with a mere two hundred dollars. Claire Brown Lyons has proselytized for clean water and proper sanitation ever since 2007 when she met Gary White, co-founder of the nonprofit Water.org. She served as consultant for several years before joining the organization full-time in 2015. Water.org helps finance microloans for poor populations to meet their water supply and sanitation needs. They focus on countries where people spend a third of their income on water for cooking and drinking. The average loan is $240, and with that money, a person can install a toilet, build a latrine, add a faucet, connect to a municipal supply, or incorporate water storage in their home. Borrowers repay their loan in twelve to sixteen months, even on an average income of $1.90 a day. “We see the poor as customers, not beneficiaries. They don’t need – or want – a handout; they need credit,” says Lyons. “These people want to be agents of their own change.” “No one organization or government can solve this global crisis alone. Success will come from the degree to which we collaborate and leverage what we have.” As senior strategist, she develops partnerships with organizations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, and USAID. “There’s a huge global gap of funding, and traditional charity and humanitarian aid fall far short. So we have to think differently about the financing we can use to solve this problem. We pioneered this water credit model of microloans fifteen years ago, and it has really taken off.”

Every dollar that Water.org invests leverages $20 in capital markets. Governments don’t have to come up with all the money, and investors see the loans get repaid. Moreover, if 2.6 billion people lack sanitation, that creates a market for manufacturers and social entrepreneurs on the construction and product development end. Lyons admits she had no idea of the magnitude of this crisis prior to her work with the nonprofit. “Water and proper sanitation are the building blocks of a nation’s health and welfare. Getting clean, safe water in people’s homes is transformative. Diarrhea decreases, cholera disappears. Children can spend their time going to school rather than walking three or four hours to collect the day’s water. Adults can develop a side business that generates income and bolsters their stability. The solutions are not technical, they’re financial. It’s stunning that a couple hundred bucks can have such an enormous impact.”

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Maverick of Sustainable Design PLINY FISK III ’63 BY MARIA BUTEUX READE

Disrupter. Visionary. Activist. Since his days at Trinity-Pawling and then the University of Pennsylvania, Pliny Fisk III has advocated for working with nature long before that concept became common practice. Sustainable design is the hallmark of the 21st century and the first step in green building is to incorporate the culture and an understanding of local resources. How can we make the most of what the environment and people naturally provide without causing harm further down the line? “95% of learning is making mistakes,” says Fisk. “We are constantly rediscovering, reinforcing, and relearning at our 42-year-old research and education nonprofit in Austin, Texas. In order to find out if an idea, method, or material has merit, it first needs to be conceived, built, and often used before we place it into the public domain.” Enter AshCrete, BrineCrete, and BurlCrete. Fisk is passionate about creating building materials and building systems from regional, renewable, and by-product materials. He developed a concrete made with fly ash, a by-product of coal combustion, as a replacement for environmentally-damaging portland cement. His work with Texas coastal rehabilitation projects led him to prototype another cement made with by-products from

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desalinating sea water. Coastal cities and those inland impacted by saline ground water obtain the resulting fresh water and the waste brine becomes a main component in the cement. BurlCrete is an amalgamation of this cement reinforced with varying reed materials. “Cement is the largest of two commodities used by humans – the other is fresh water itself. Catalyzing a new way of thinking about something as ubiquitous as cement means rethinking the underlying system to generate a solution. The future demands a new understanding of waste. Industries need to consider by-products as important as the core product.” Fisk has taught architecture, landscape architecture, and planning at six universities and has been a fellow at three. While teaching has paid the bills, his true love is the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems which he founded in 1975. He now runs the Center with his wife, Gail Vittori, past board Chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council. Based in Austin, Texas, the Center is the United States’ oldest applied research and education nonprofit exclusively dedicated to sustainable architecture and planning. The Center’s work covers three sets of criteria

for setting design and construction standards. “We design and construct prototypes, generate measurements and standards for establishing protocol, and develop policy initiatives for local, state, and national organizations.” Fisk and his team designed the protocol for Austin to rate homes and businesses based on energy efficiency and sustainable building practices. 10,000 homes, 600 businesses, and numerous industries have now been rated in a single city, following the Center’s procedures. In 1989, the Austin Green Building program was the first of its kind in the nation and was the only Earth Summit award given to the United States in Rio in 1992. Since then, 40 other cities across the U.S. have copied and improved upon Austin’s model. This activity sparked the creation of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards and a total of six other standards nationally. “As a good nonprofit, we want our concepts to go viral.” “A small organization can leverage major influence by having good ideas, follow-through, and persistence. We and others started a national tidal wave of green building, and quite frankly, we’re amazed it took off to the extent that it did. Green buildings are characterized in general as using less energy, less water, and less toxic materials than conventional structures, so why wouldn’t we build in this manner that merges technology, design, and the environment? This is the future of building.” Fisk is currently involved in developing a climate change resilience and adaptation model soon to be under contract, he hopes, with the Green Climate Fund. The project focuses on the rainforests and coral reefs of Belize and the Caribbean. “I’m having the time of my life learning how to understand the ecology of the rainforest, reef ecosystems, thermal energy, and impact of the Caribbean on the Gulf Stream. We are developing totally new building systems to adapt to the land and sea given the conditions of these corridors.” “If we don’t get people involved and excited and get beyond the gloom and doom of climate change, we won’t move forward. We need to flip things around, admit our circumstance, and have fun creating a very new world! That’s the mindset that generates and nurtures the human spirit. Otherwise we don’t adapt and soon will become irrelevant.”

Setting the Stage Fisk recalls two particularly impactful experiences from his four years at Trinity-Pawling. He sustained a lacrosse injury that sidelined him from active sports for a year. Not one to remain idle, Fisk became an assistant coach for the third level soccer team which went undefeated that season. “That experience taught me about adaptability. Everyone can be useful and contribute skills. Tap into what people can do rather than sideline them.” A lifelong inventor, Fisk developed an ice skating board he could use on the frozen crust over the snow that used to cover the ground all winter at Trinity-Pawling. “I was riding up and down the hills around campus one winter day when Mr. Dunbar stopped me and commended my ingenuity. That one comment helped to set me up for life as an inventor. With a few small words, people can have an enormous impact on our lives and not even know it. Thank you, T-P.”

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Spreading Wisdom to Future Generations ANDREW BURGESS MD ’62 BY COLLEEN COWAN DEALY

Trauma happens. And when it does, Dr. Andrew Burgess’ orthopedic trauma teams are on call to assist. From his corner office, on the 17th floor of Houston’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Complex, Burgess sees red helicopters take off and land all day long. The sooner a patient receives care, the better chance they have for survival and recovery. Burgess’ highly skilled teams receive patients from all over the region. He was born in an area of New York City referred to as Hell’s Kitchen, and grew up in a neighborhood on the city’s edge, where the teaching in schools was marginal and the atmosphere was growing rougher. His parents wanted a better situation for him. So his father took on a second job, his mother continued to work, and Andy Burgess went to Trinity-Pawling. He looks back on his time at the School as a gift. “At Trinity-Pawling I was taught well by teachers who gave a damn and it instilled in me the desire, should I ever have the chance, to pay it back.” English teacher, John Lloyd Owen and biology teacher/lacrosse coach, Bill LaBelle are stand outs. “I was seriously injured late in the summer before my senior year, and I wasn’t a great athlete anyway. I wouldn’t have expected LaBelle to give me the same attention he gave the top athletes on his team. But he did. He taught us that it’s important to pursue excellence in everything we undertake and he led by example.” LaBelle and Owen shared that philosophy and it has inspired Burgess ever since. Early in his career, Burgess realized that one of his true talents was finding and developing doctors who pursued excellence in their fields. He became sort of a “talent scout” and has helped to create some of the most prestigious trauma centers in the country. These include the Shock Trauma Center at University of Maryland, training their residents and trauma fellows, as well as those from Johns Hopkins, Walter Reed, Bethesda, and US allies.

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Dr. Burgess (pictured third from right) with his medical team

“Hundreds apply for our residency and trauma fellowship programs. This year only five got residency spots and three got fellowship spots. We find the most talented men and women who can do this hard work and want to do it. When hiring fully-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons, as colleagues, we assess our population’s trauma needs. We then find the very best candidate in the nation and we’re usually successful in recruiting and retaining that individual.” Burgess’ path to orthopedics was circuitous, beginning with a stint at Cornell in mechanical/ aeronautical engineering. Always mechanically interested, he was naturally drawn to this specialty. “I had an interest in aircraft, built and flew model aircrafts, and went to airshows.” Burgess said “I also liked to rebuild cars and was very interested in the biological sciences. Of all the specialties in medicine, we ‘orthopods’ are the most mechanical. We use a lot of titanium and stainless steel to rebuild broken bodies.” Alongside with his impressive career as a surgeon, he is a multi award-winning professor and mentor to those coming up in the field. In 2015, an endowed chair was established in his name at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston. Burgess credits his many good teachers at T-P for instilling the love of sharing what you learn with others. “I left the classroom understanding each topic because the teachers at Trinity-Pawling had put in the time for me. And they communicated well.” A graduate of the Class of 1962, Burgess’ class will be gathering in Pawling for their 55th Reunion this October. He’ll be 74 on his next birthday, and while he may be stepping back from his life as a surgeon, he shows no signs of giving up his position as a dedicated educator. That job, for Burgess, seems far from over.

Sandy Sossoadouno ’19 A WHOLE NEW PERSPECTIVE BY MAURA CODY

Sandy Sossoadouno loves attending Trinity-Pawling, and he brings a unique culture and set of experiences to our student body. Sandy was born in Italy, is part Guinean, part Rwandan, with family living in Canada, China, and Pakistan. He is a true Third-Culture Kid that has traveled the world, yet he brings an unassuming and humble presence to our campus in the Hudson Valley. On a given day, you might find Sandy shooting hoops or connecting with friends in the dorm, and although he is thoroughly engaged with life on campus, he also keeps his sights on the future. “I know for sure that I’ll keep traveling. I might go to college in Canada—or maybe France.” Trinity-Pawling is Sandy’s second English-speaking school—at home he speaks almost exclusively French. In Pakistan, his current home country, Sandy meets his mother’s colleagues from her work at the United Nations, “By going to the UN, I learn a lot about other cultures,”

Sandy says. “One guy comes from China, another guy comes from Africa. Some people think that Pakistan is a war zone, but it’s really not.” Beyond the people he has the chance to meet and the cultural experiences he’s been exposed to, does Sandy like the food in Pakistan? “Oh my goodness, yes!” On campus, Sandy, or Soso as his friends call him, doesn’t have a set group of people he hangs out with. He likes to ‘mix it up’ and meet people at family-style meals, on the sports teams he plays for, and in the extra-curriculars he takes part in—like the Diversity Club. Sandy’s advisor, Dutch Keel, and his math teacher, Tim Cary, have been especially important to him during his time at Trinity-Pawling. “They help me a lot, and they really want me to succeed,” Sandy says. The next two years are bright for Sandy, as he continues to elevate every conversation he’s a part of.

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Gordon Uehling ’91 MERGING WORLD-CLASS TENNIS COACHING WITH SPORTS TECHNOLOGY BY MARIA BUTEUX READE

Gordon Uehling grew up with a tennis racquet in one hand and a hockey stick in the other. After four years on the varsity tennis and hockey teams at Trinity-Pawling, he joined the top-ranked Division II tennis team at Rollins College in Orlando, Florida as a freshman walk-on. However, Uehling decided to cut his college career short and pursue what he calls his “masters and PhD in tennis.” He spent the next nine years on the professional circuit, earning a world ranking in singles and doubles. “I traveled to 30 different countries as I ate, drank, slept, and studied tennis.” He immersed himself in sports psychology, nutrition, and fitness. He played and trained with Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, and Todd Martin. “I felt like Forrest Gump–I just kept on running,” Uehling quipped. Yet even as he hopscotched the globe, he never lost sight of his lifelong dream–to open a tennis academy for kids. He made that dream a reality in 2002. Uehling had connected with the people who would become the pillars of his staff as he traveled the circuit, and he started his CourtSense Tennis Training program with two world-class coaches and a performance psychologist— mentors who deeply impacted him. Like Forrest Gump, Uehling woke up one day and realized it was time to stop running—and start teaching. The enthusiasm in his voice and the bounce in his step show he relishes this role. CourtSense is anything but a tennis factory. “I wanted to create a learning atmosphere that engages kids physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. I was shaped by T-P, so our culture here is based on effort, not results. We focus on kindness and strive to bring out the best in a child’s character. All told, we work with nearly 500 kids. 80% are recreational players who may aspire to make the high school team.” The other 20% pursue the college and professional level. CourtSense started with one indoor court and has grown steadily over the past fifteen years. It now encompasses 37 courts in a seven mile radius around the Englewood/Tenafly/Bogata/Alpine (New Jersey) area, with 24 coaches and 5 fitness trainers. 10 TRINIT Y-PAWLING MAGA ZINE

CourtSense runs programs year-round in their indoor facilities and maintains a full-time staff which helps establish long-term relationships with the students. “The art of coaching, plus sports science, equals magic.” That belief, and a love of technology, led Uehling to invest in a system called PlaySight, one of several technologies that distinguish the CourtSense experience. This cutting edge approach, developed by the Israeli Air Force, uses image processing with cameras to record a player’s movements and the speed and placement of every ball struck. PlaySight is 100% objective and complements a coach’s instruction. Or as Uehling puts it wryly, “The cameras and statistics don’t lie.” The system provides immediate, objective input, and players and coaches can consult the video from a courtside monitor or from the cloud. This fall, Trinity-Pawling will be the first prep school in the nation to showcase this technology. “We’re installing a total of 23 cameras in Tirrell Rink, Coratti Turf Field, the Hubbard Gymnasium, and the Rock Squash Courts,” says Andy Baker ’00, Physical Plant Director. Using an app, teams can access the data and view the video from a mobile monitor in the Smith Field House or any digital device. “This technology is an incredible tool for player development. Professional sports teams such as the Golden State Warriors and colleges including UCLA and North Carolina have jumped on board, and now other prep schools can drool over what they’re seeing here,” Uehling says gleefully. Uehling credits his four years at Trinity-Pawling as setting the stage for his life’s work with CourtSense. “My dyslexia made me an out-of-the-box ‘what if?’ thinker. 40% of Fortune 500 CEOs are dyslexic so that tells you something. And the Effort System trained me to pursue my goals. If I can dream it and am willing to put in the work, my dreams generally become reality.”

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I WAS SHAPED BY T-P, SO OUR CULTURE HERE IS BASED ON EFFORT, NOT RESULTS. WE FOCUS ON KINDNESS AND STRIVE TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN A CHILD’S CHARACTER.

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Gordon Uehling (center) with Novak Djokovic, and his son. FALL 2017 11

Jay Hooper ’12 AN INDEPENDENT THINKER IN VERMONT’S STATE HOUSE BY MARIA BUTEUX READE

In October of his senior year, Jay Hooper decided to Google his dad’s name to see what he had accomplished in his career. At Trinity-Pawling, Hooper had been named a prefect and clearly enjoyed the responsibilities that came with leadership. His father, Don Hooper, had spent four terms in the Vermont House of Representatives and two years as Secretary of State. Jay wondered if he would ever follow that path and told himself that if a seat opened in his central Vermont district during the 2016 general election, he would pursue it. Five years later, while Jay was still a senior at Connecticut College, that seat became available. “I discussed the opportunity at length with my father and while he supported my interest, he also cautioned me that I needed to be prepared to bust my tail and that

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my name would be on the line.” Hooper’s next step— after he graduated from college, of course—was to convince the Democratic House re-election committee that he was a legitimate candidate. In the November 2016 election, Jay Hooper earned his place in the House of Representatives. What motivated Hoops, as he is affectionately known even in the State House, to run for office? “I want to restore people’s trust in government, and I’m disappointed with the lack of participation. Government’s not going away, and apathy only exacerbates the problem. People need to be part of the solution to move forward. My goal is to bring optimism to a place that badly needs it.”

“ SELF-CONFIDENCE AND THAT RENEWED MY

GAVE ME DRIVE AND FOCUS. I REALIZED Jay Hooper listens to debate before a roll-call vote on a resolution supporting women's reproductive rights during the House session in Montpelier, VT January 31, 2017

The lanky 23-year-old literally stands out in a crowd and possesses no shortage of optimism or charisma. He’s the second youngest member of the House of Representatives (a buddy from his Little League baseball team is 22). “Lobbyists assume that because I’m young, they think they can sway me with a strong argument. But people have learned that while I do listen and can get along with anyone regardless of party, I make my own considered opinions and base my decisions on the needs of my constituents. I’m not a ‘yes’ man and if I believe in an issue, I won’t cave. I’m establishing myself as an independent thinker.” Hooper points to winning the Most Improved Sophomore award at Stepping Up as a turning point in his life. “That renewed my self-confidence and gave me drive and focus. I realized that I could evolve into a leader.” Representing the needs of his constituents necessitates getting out into his district and listening

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INTO A LEADER.

to people’s concerns, skills that come naturally to this affable Vermonter. Hooper serves on the Agriculture and Forestry Committee where he champions the preservation of prime “ag" land, climate change policy, farm-to-school programs, early education, and food security initiatives. “As we debate these issues on the floor and hear testimony in committee, I keep in mind my two-year-old nephew, Alcott. I love that little guy, and he represents the future. He’s my touchstone. I even stole two of his wooden building blocks and keep them at my desk in the State House. They’re like talismans to me, a physical reminder of who and what we’re fighting for.” His advice to anyone considering entering the political arena? “Listen and observe. Never manipulate the truth. And don’t be afraid to acknowledge your own ignorance and to learn from your mistakes publicly.” Keep fighting the good fight, Hoops. Your work matters.

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IN THE CLASSROOM

Dr. Glenn Mandigo, PhD IN THE CLASSROOM BY ELIZABETH CURTIS

Dr. Glenn Mandigo joined the Trinity-Pawling faculty in 2016 as Chair of the Mathematics Department, after a career spanning industry, R & D, finance, and education. Hailing from Burrillville, RI, Mandigo is a graduate of Pomfret School, and obtained a BS from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he played football, lacrosse, and wrestled. With an MA and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Princeton, as well as an MBA from St. Leo University, and having attended the US Navy Officer Candidate School, he is a lifelong learner. “This is actually my second change of career into teaching,” Mandigo explains. His first stint in teaching was from 2001 to 2007, when he worked at The Lawrenceville School. “Almost all of my family members are in education, so I guess it is easy to say that education runs in the family.” Mandigo left teaching in 2007 but always vowed to return. “I was working as a ‘quant’ on Wall Street, when I began looking to return to teaching and coaching. I knew quite a bit about Trinity-Pawling, as my brother, Jeff taught here for several years in the 1990s. So when the position opened up I applied and was

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fortunate to get hired. I really enjoy watching and being a part of the growth and transformation of the students – not only in school, but also athletically and as a part of the community. You cannot get that by working on mathematical models all day, believe me.” Having worked in so many different industries besides education, Mandigo is able to bring skills, experiences, and philosophies from his vast career to the classroom. “My first and foremost goal for all Trinity-Pawling students is for them to be comfortable with numbers. Let’s face it, the days of being able to avoid numbers are over. I am not saying that every boy will be an engineer, scientist, or mathematician, but they will all be required to evaluate, think critically about, and make decisions from numbers and/or numerical models,” Mandigo concludes.

FACULTY MINUTE

Faculty Minute with Annie Keel BY MARIA BUTEUX READE

Annie Keel arrived at Trinity-Pawling in 2010 with her husband, Dutch, and their two toddler daughters, Elizabeth and Georgia. After several years at an all girls school in New Jersey, the Keels made a smooth transition into the realm of boys’ education. Annie took the first few years to raise her girls before returning to the classroom in 2014 as a teacher in the LEAD program. Trained as a biology teacher with a strong focus on research, Annie now serves as chair of the science department.

How has the LEAD program impacted your teaching? Roberta Lidl P’10 runs a highly collaborative department infused with positive energy as people bounce ideas off each other. We constantly assess what works and how we can do things better. I intend to bring that same approach to my work with my science colleagues. Teaching in the LEAD program made me more cognizant of the range of learning styles at Trinity-Pawling.

What’s it been like to raise your two daughters in an all boys community? The girls just see the boys as a natural extension of their family. It’s pretty amazing for a young girl to grow up and not feel intimidated by 300 teenage boys. Elizabeth and Georgia will give fist bumps and look the boys right in the eye. They’re completely confident and comfortable with them. What a gift!

Plans for the science department?

Parting thought?

I would love to bring more speakers to campus to offer science-based presentations and to get more students to conferences off campus. I want our students and faculty to be informed of current scientific issues so they see science as relevant and applicable to real world situations, not just resigned to a textbook.

The more we as faculty give of ourselves, the richer the community becomes. These boys have a lot of people caring and looking out for them.

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THE BIG PICTURE

Hubbard Court Those who have sat in the bleachers or played on the floor of the Hubbard Basketball Court know exactly why the words MILES HUBBARD ’57 COURT is emblazoned across the hardwood planks and buffed to a perfect sheen in the newly renovated gymnasium. Dedicated to Miles Henry Hubbard ’57, P’82—student, athlete, prefect, teacher, mentor, and coach—upon his retirement from Trinity-Pawling in 2001, this classic space is now equipped to shine on for years to come.

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Transformational Teachers & Enduring Programs HOW MANY TIMES DO WE HEAR “TRINITY-PAWLING CHANGED MY LIFE”? FOR BOARDING SCHOOL FACULTY, THAT LINE NEVER GETS OLD. BY MARIA BUTEUX READE AND COLLEEN COWAN DEALY

We had the chance to reconnect with a few of the people who made Trinity-Pawling a school that transforms young men. Dedicated teachers who established programs that would shape the School. Bill LaBelle introduced lacrosse and wrestling, Carol and Ted Kneeland

developed a unique curriculum, and Ned Reade proved that the arts could thrive at an all boys’ school. This is a story of teachers who believe in the power of boys to exceed expectations. And who were willing to stand by their side and guide them through the process.

1967 Lacrosse Team

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Bill LaBelle If it weren’t for officiating a JV lacrosse game at Deerfield Academy in 1958, Bill LaBelle would not have ended up at Trinity-Pawling. “I was on the lacrosse team at UMass Amherst, and our coach would send some of us off to officiate games at other prep schools. I was a public school kid so seeing a place like Deerfield opened my eyes to a whole new world.” LaBelle interviewed with Deerfield’s legendary headmaster, Dr. Boyden, who didn’t have a teaching job open but knew of a school that might. “I didn’t have a car and had no idea where Pawling was, so Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar drove up to Amherst and met me in the Student Union. Matt Dann needed someone to teach biology, coach soccer, and start the lacrosse and wrestling programs.” LaBelle signed the contract but didn’t see the campus until he and his wife Bonnie, whom he married in August, arrived in September 1958. “We got to T-P a day ahead of time and found Bill Dunbar finishing the floors of our apartment in Cluett.” Wrestling made its debut in the decidedly unglamorous coal bin of the Chapel. “We had to go down an old wooden staircase to get to the cellar. Teammates would line up against the cement walls to keep kids from rolling into them during a match.” Lacrosse had an equally scruffy start. “We used discarded football helmets, with no masks or anything, for basic head protection. But the sport caught on right away because we had competitive athletes in the early 1960s who picked it up quickly. Then we started to get kids from the Baltimore area, guys like Ricky Bergland, the Menzies brothers, Rick Jamison.” With this influx of talent, the 1967 and 1969 teams went undefeated. “They always quarreled, and still do, over which team was better,” their coach says, wisely sidestepping the matter. LaBelle remains a highly decorated honorary member of several classes from the 1960s. “Those kids were very loyal to one another and to the School. They still keep in touch with each other.” LaBelle earned his master’s degree from UMass Amherst during the summers while Bonnie was studying French at Middlebury and Yale. “I did biological research concerning pesticide use on Cape Cod. A lot of my research on DDT went into Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring which she published in 1962.” Bonnie became Trinity-Pawling’s first female, full-time teacher and taught French from 1970 to 1973.

The campus underwent a significant expansion during LaBelle’s time. The Carleton Athletic Center and Tirrell Rink were built in 1962; new dorms and the Dann building were added in the mid to late 1960s. As the School grew, so did LaBelle’s responsibilities. He became the athletic director in 1964 and headed the Disciplinary Committee. Dedicated to his teams, LaBelle was equally committed to his work in the classroom. Alumni praise LaBelle for modeling the pursuit of excellence in academics and inspiring that spirit in his students. After leaving Trinity-Pawling in 1973, LaBelle returned to Massachusetts to serve as Associate Headmaster of Wilbraham & Monson Academy and then Headmaster of the Winchendon School until his retirement in 2008. “We remember our time at T-P as the best of our 50 years in boarding schools because of our contact with kids and colleagues. People truly care about each other at T-P. The boys were like our sons. We kept them supplied with popcorn and lemonade, and let them sneak a little TV. The life is busy so you’ve got to love what you do and believe in it.” The LaBelles live in Barrington, Rhode Island near their son David and his wife Nancy and their three teenage grandchildren, “all great athletes,” notes their proud grandfather. True to form, LaBelle coaches boys’ lacrosse at the local high school while Bonnie tutors new Americans in English and literacy. —MBR

Bill LaBelle with the Varsity "T" Club 1971-1972

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Carol and ted kneeland The name ‘Kneeland’ is practically synonymous with the Language Retraining Program, and rightly so. In 1972, Headmaster Phillips Smith and Director of Studies John Owen charged Ted to ‘figure out’ why some of his students, who were bright, highly intelligent, and willing, weren’t ‘getting it.’ He did just that with the support of his wife, Carol, and other campus women who signed on as tutors. Based on summer training from the Carroll School and Massachusetts General Hospital and on observations of student needs, they developed a curriculum which educated hundreds of students through the Language Retraining Program, which has since been renamed the LEAD Program: Language through Enrichment, Analysis, and Development. Carol will politely but firmly redirect any conversation if it’s suggested that the Kneelands are responsible for the program or its success. “It was a team effort and I’m not sure it would have worked at any other school. The Effort System encouraged and rewarded the kids for hard work, supportive faculty adapted courses as abilities grew, tutors performed as ‘master teachers,’ and program graduates encouraged new students to trust and try.”

Ted adds, “We thought of the program as a team and often saw ourselves more as coaches. We made huge demands of these kids. It was tough. But it was an ideal environment because Trinity-Pawling has always been a place where people give 110%. “LR” students needed to do that and more. Each graduate deserves huge credit for what he did to earn his success. Their efforts required tenacity and a good deal of courage, the inspiration for which came from the top as both are among Phil Smith’s outstanding characteristics. When he commits to something or someone, he will never let them down. His courage kept the School open through difficult times and allowed him to support the virtually unheard of idea that anyone can learn - including teenagers with learning disabilities. “LR” would not have happened without him.” The Program transformed the landscape of possibility for its graduates. “Kids who struggled often had low self-esteem and believed they needed help to do anything.” Carol recalls. “We promised them, 'We’ll be right there with you, every step of the way, but we’re not going to do this for you. We’re going to show you exactly how you can do it yourself.' And it worked. Our students often became

Tom Setnicka ’90, Sean Burke ’90, Fred Ullman ’90, David Lawlor ’90, Bobby Gray ’90, Bill Ford ’90 (pictured left to right), Ted Kneeland (front center)

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Ted and Carol Kneeland

the School leaders, team captains, scholars and prefects. They were respected for their independence and work ethic—qualities which have led to success for so many.” Community, family, and brotherhood are peppered through Carol and Ted’s reflection on their 28 years at Trinity-Pawling. Ted recalls that the faculty and students “really felt for that person in class, that person on the team. I think Faith—part of the School’s motto, is what distinguishes T-P—faith in each other.” Many alumni of the program credit Language Retraining with changing their lives and often ask about Carol and Ted who consider themselves to be

most fortunate. Ted explains. “We feel the need to be of service to others, and believe we have been able to do that. Our experience at T-P is the wellspring of what we see as tremendous good fortune.” The Kneelands are now retired and reside in Millerton, New York, near their son Doug, who teaches at Hotchkiss, and his family. They cherish emails, calls, and letters from Trinity-Pawling alumni. —CCD

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IT WAS A TEAM EFFORT AND I’M NOT SURE IT WOULD HAVE WORKED

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AT ANY OTHER SCHOOL.

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ned reade In his 43rd year of teaching at Trinity-Pawling, Ned Reade feels honored to be the School’s longest serving faculty member. Though commitment is in his genes, is he surprised that his tenure has surpassed his father’s storied 38 year career at Deerfield Academy? “Choosing to remain at Trinity-Pawling is a considered decision I make year after year. The energy and creativity of the students keeps me fresh, and the School encourages me to grow through travel, International Boys’ Schools conferences, and summer painting workshops. Those professional development opportunities have kept me engaged and challenged as a teacher, and now as senior master, I try to mentor younger faculty to pursue similar activities.” Reade interviewed with Headmaster Phil Smith in the spring of 1975 while a senior at Williams College. “Other schools offered internships with half salaries. T-P presented a full-time job teaching art and art history and coaching soccer, squash, and tennis, all the things I loved.” Since 1975, Reade has championed the arts at TrinityPawling. As the School’s first art chairman, he shored up the programs and instituted the art requirement for graduation, ensuring that boys would gain exposure to some form of art and music instruction. Running the art department as a one man show for many years wasn’t always easy, especially since his studios were literally spread across campus: top floor of Barstow, Dann building

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basement, Cluett tower, and the old swimming pool in the former auditorium. “Running up and down stairs and from building to building, trying to get to class on time, kept me in shape,” he laughs. But good things come to those who wait, and now Reade rejoices in having everything housed in one glorious Arts Center, just steps away from Reiter House, the home he shares with Maria Buteux Reade, whom he married in 1989. Athletics remain a vital part of Reade’s teaching. He coached varsity soccer for 24 years and varsity squash for 37, before choosing to ‘graduate’ to thirds soccer and JV squash. “Making that transition allowed me to introduce the sport to more kids and have fun teaching them the skills.” Whether it’s teaching a boy to head a soccer ball or hit a proper squash backhand, sketch or throw a pot on the wheel, Reade teaches sequentially. “We go from line to shape to 3-D form. In pottery, we start with hand-building then transition to the wheel. In soccer, you don’t begin the season doing headers off corner kicks. It’s a step-by-step process, just like teaching a language or math.” In all the arts, Reade wants his students to observe and become more aware of their surroundings. “After taking drawing or art history, kids see with more understanding. These skills transfer to their larger life. An art history student might join his town’s planning board and help set guidelines for how a town should look. Once boys discover they enjoy going to museums, that becomes a lifetime habit. Art history field trips also challenge me to explore new museums and galleries with cutting edge exhibitions, from Mass MoCA to Dia:Beacon to Philip Johnson’s Glass House. I don’t have all the answers so that keeps me on my toes.” What still brings him the greatest satisfaction? “Seeing a boy succeed in an area where he didn’t have prior experience. Watching a boy become a New England champion in track or squash when he hadn’t played that sport prior to T-P. Or witnessing a student develop a new talent in the theater. ‘Did you ever imagine you could draw – or paint, or act, or play – like this?’ They just light up with a genuine sense of accomplishment.” Reade credits Headmasters Phil Smith, Arch Smith, and now Bill Taylor – for keeping the needs of the boys foremost as they set the School’s priorities. “Trinity-Pawling has remained true to Dr. Gamage’s founding tenet.” —MBR

Art Club 1978-1979 Wally Danforth ’82, CK Siemon ’82 David Hobbs ’82, Paul Murano ’81 (pictured from left to right)

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The Path to Princeton Athletics A TRINITY-PAWLING TRADITION CONTINUES BY MARIA BUTEUX READE

Education through athletics. That phrase is blazoned across the lush fields, stadiums, and courts of Princeton University’s athletic complex. It’s more than just a tagline. These words entice some of the nation’s top scholar athletes and high level coaches to dedicate four—or forty— years teaching and learning life lessons through sport. Trinity-Pawling has a unique connection to Princeton athletics. After Bob Myslik, a standout athlete in football, basketball, and baseball, graduated from Trinity-Pawling in 1957, he earned his degree from Princeton and captained the 1961 baseball team. Myslik returned to Princeton to serve as athletic director from 1979 to 1994 during which time he significantly improved conditions for women’s intercollegiate and recreational athletics. Brian Foster ’79

was an assistant ice hockey coach at Princeton for a year before returning to coach at Trinity-Pawling. Will Taylor ’00 played varsity baseball for the Tigers while Mike MacDonald ’11 became Princeton’s third all-time scorer in lacrosse with 132 goals and was named the Ivy League Player of the Year in 2015. And even Pete Carril, Princeton’s legendary basketball coach from 1967 to 1996, adds a link. His daughter Lisa Carril taught Spanish at Trinity-Pawling in the late 1970s. The blue and gold continues to be represented in the land of orange and black. Jon Kurian ’92 has worked in the athletic department’s business office since 2002, and Sean Gleeson ’03 returned to his native state to coach football in 2013.

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Jon Kurian ’92 After graduating from Syracuse, where he competed as a Division I high jumper, Kurian earned his masters degree from Springfield College in sports management. He knew he wanted to enter a high-level college athletic program so he secured an internship at Princeton in the athletic department’s business office. After the internship ended, Kurian says he “pulled a Kramer and never left. I did whatever needed doing until a job opened in 2004.” Now Princeton’s Assistant Director of Athletics/Business Operations, Kurian oversees the budgets for eight varsity teams and manages their travel, lodging, and meals. Teams under his purview include football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis, squash, golf, and wrestling. What keeps him with the Tigers? “We still have big-time athletics but we’re concerned about the well-being of the student-athletes. At so many colleges and universities, their athletic program is like the minor leagues, not an amateur sport. Here, we keep education first and foremost. Each team has a faculty fellow, a designated faculty patron, who is committed to advancing the student-athlete ideal while reinforcing the educational mission of the University. They serve as a resource for student-athletes, coaches, academic administrators, and faculty.”

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Sean Gleeson ’03 Sean Gleeson stood in the middle of Powers Field, Princeton’s football stadium. “This is where college football literally began,” he explained. “In 1869, Princeton and Rutgers played the nation’s first intercollegiate game. Unfortunately Princeton lost 6-4, but we came back and beat them 8-0 a week later.” Gleeson spent a postgraduate year at TrinityPawling and played varsity football, hockey, and baseball. The quarterback went to Williams College where he was named NESCAC’s highest-rated passer in 2005 and helped lead his team to an undefeated 8-0 season in 2006. Gleeson also played varsity baseball, anchoring first base and riding a winning streak as his team won the NESCAC title the following spring. After Williams, Gleeson returned to his home state of New Jersey. He taught and coached at Delbarton School for four years. In his third year, he started attending spring football practices at Princeton. “James Perry was my coach at Williams and we stayed in touch. James took the position at Princeton in 2010 and invited me to help out at practice if I wanted. I would drive down to Princeton after baseball practice ended at Delbarton. That was my graduate school.” That experience convinced Gleeson to pursue college coaching. “It would be tough to be hired into the Ivy League without any recruiting experience so I took a two-year position at Fairleigh-Dickinson University.” A spot opened at Princeton in March 2013 for Gleeson as running back coach; he advanced to quarterback and special teams coordinator this past winter. “It meant a lot to me to be able to coach with James Perry for those four years. We were the Ivy League champs in 2013 and 2016 so that was pretty special,” Gleeson acknowledged.

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I sat down with the two men in Jadwin Gym last May and here’s how the conversation rolled. Maria Buteux Reade: Eleven years separate you as alums but you share a passion for athletics and a deep love of Trinity-Pawling. And now you bring your considerable talents to Princeton. When did you two connect here? Sean Gleeson: Jon Kurian? He’s a legend around here. But I didn’t even know we were T-P brothers until Regan LaFontaine put us in contact in 2014. I just knew he was the guy who coordinates noon hoops for the coaches and professors. Jon Kurian: Yeah, that may be my most important role. No one else will do it so that’s job security!

MBR: Talk about the role of athletics in your lives. JK: I was a shy kid and sports enabled me to break out of that shell, develop confidence, meet new people and gain a range of experience. I did some summer sports camps and had hardworking teammates and knew that these were the kind of people I wanted to be around. Athletics helped get me into college too! Without athletics, I don’t know what I’d be doing. SG: Sports helped me grow in every facet as I developed a work ethic, competitive edge, physical and mental health. It’s provided me a lifetime of memories whether of victory or loss. Athletics gave me an avenue to establish a personal legacy. JK: And they also teach us how to deal with failure. Failure is inherent and you learn to try again, practice and play harder. That skill transfers to academics. Let kids fail! They’ll figure it out and bounce back. 28 TRINIT Y-PAWLING MAGA ZINE

MBR: What values do you bring to your job each day? SG: Football coaching is time demanding so you have to be passionate and believe in what you’re doing. I have a responsibility to my players and the team, and we share a similar work ethic and desire to win. I pour a lot of creative energy into my job. I tell my players it’s like being a part of a rock band, and we’re working together to find our next big hit. All my wisdom comes from Bruce Springsteen, and he said that life is like driving in a minivan, with all different versions of your personality at the wheel. Some of those people will put you on the right path to your destiny. Other people take the wheel and will likely drive the van into a tree. Make sure you know who’s driving you. JK: You have to enjoy what you’re doing in order to devote your full effort. Any job has its monotony so learn to make it fun where and when you can. Treat everyone with respect, especially when you’re under pressure, and leave your mark.

MBR: How did your time at Trinity-Pawling shape you? JK: As I said earlier, I was a shy kid. At freshman orientation, Arch Smith told us that nobody knows who you are. You have the opportunity to change. I decided to stop being shy. And the Effort System was an eye-opener. As long as I put in the effort, I kept getting smarter. I challenged myself, developed some leadership skills, and eventually became captain of soccer and track and field, and junior prefect.

SG: I had only one year at Trinity-Pawling, and I knew that year could make or break me. I wanted to make the best of it so I took advantage of every opportunity from athletics to academics. I was a proctor in Carp’s dorm of sophomores, I took four AP classes, and I even won the creative writing award at the end of the year! I never would have made it to Williams without my PG year at T-P.

MBR: What advice would you offer to someone interested in pursuing a position at the collegiate level? JK: I have the utmost respect for coaches; they have such an impact on their players. It’s a tough but rewarding life. Someday I’d love to coach some basketball. But for my job on the administrative end? Be willing to get in on the ground floor, at little or no pay. Do whatever is needed as well as you can, and stick it out if you believe in the institution. Something will open up. SG: It’s pretty daunting to pursue college coaching even compared to high school or prep school. The hours are long, there’s not a 9 to 5 pattern, and the pay isn’t great. But follow your instinct. At every twist and turn in the journey, self-analyze. If you can lay your head on the pillow at night and feel good about your decision, then you’re on the right track.

MBR: The hardest part of your job? SG: Definitely recruiting. It’s like shaving – if you don’t do it every day, it will catch up. My wife, Lauren, is phenomenally supportive, but it’s hard to be on the road and away from her and my year-old son, Eamon. During the season, I work seven days a week till late at night. But if you’re a musician and making a great album, you’d be in the studio all night too. Someone once said, “A football coach needs a loyal dog, a good quarterback, and a loving wife. And not necessarily in that order.” JK: Overseeing eight teams means I am working every event and showing support to all my teams. Fortunately my wife, Alisa, and two girls, Megan and Ashley, love sports and come to games. Princeton is incredibly welcoming to families.

MBR: And the most rewarding? SG: Princeton gets it right. They truly cultivate mind, body, and spirit through athletics. Sports is a class that starts every day at 4 PM. JK: Sean’s right. I could stay here forever. Or else go back to T-P and coach basketball…

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By The Numbers

UNMATCHED TRINITY-PAWLING ADDS PLAYSIGHT TECHNOLOGY PlaySight is the ultimate technology to make coaching and practicing more efficient at Trinity-Pawling. The addition of this advanced sports video and analytics technology

with PlaySight is further proof of that commitment. This professional caliber technology is cutting edge and getting smarter every dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; PlaySight will provide a way to show

creates a connected community of athletes, coaches, and fans. TrinityPawling is on the leading edge of student performance and athletic development, and our partnership

our student-athletes, in real-time, what we are teaching. The ability to flag specific points and make notes for each boy to visibly go back and watch will be invaluable.

First prep school in the nation to showcase PlaySight

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1,000's of fans around the world can view Pride athletic events

5 HD cameras installed in each facility capture all the action from multiple angles

Number of cameras in Tirrell Rink, Coratti Field, Hubbard Court, and Rock Squash Courts

3 ways Trinity-Pawling

210 boys will be able to

athletes can access their recorded and analyzed sports activity: on-court kiosk, PlaySight.com, or the PlaySight app

view their biomechanical and tactical analysis in practice and games

6 43 PlaySight live stream events

Number of Pride sports that will benefit from PlaySight

at Trinity-Pawling each year

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Pride Athletics THE PRIDE PULLS TOGETHER FOR WINTER SPORTS

BASKETBALL The Trinity-Pawling varsity basketball team is hoping to build on their successful 16-8, 201617 season. The Pride is looking to climb the ladder and hopefully end the 2017-18 season with a higher rank than #8 in New England. The Pride returns much of its 2016-17 core. Senior 6'8" Nikkei Rutty from New Rochelle, NY will be counted on again to be the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top inside defender and rebounder. In senior wing guards Beau Smith from Germantown, NY and Sam Peek from Poughkeepsie, NY, Trinity-Pawling has two very tall (6'6") versatile weapons. Fellow wing senior Korey Lee from Huntington Station, NY will also be counted on for his ability to play multiple positions. Other key returning lettermen, including senior shooting guard Bryan Powell from Poughquag, NY, sophomore Tre' Fletcher, and senior power forward Bruce Wang from Taipei City, Taiwan will give the team added depth. The new recruits for this coming season are senior point guard Brandon Redendo from LaGrangeville, NY, sophomore two sport athlete Donte' Williams from Danbury, CT, sophomore shooting guard Hayden Peek (Sam's brother), and 6'9" post grad Kaelen Kanealey from Rochester, NY.

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HOCKEY The varsity hockey team is looking forward to a new season. Last year’s team went 5-4-3 over the last dozen games, but the year was a struggle, one in which the team suffered significant injuries to many key veterans. Highlighted were victories over Founders League rival Kent, and NEPSAC tournament qualifiers Albany Academy and Salisbury. The 2017-18 team will have some very talented new skaters added to a foundation set by a strong group of returners. Returning between the pipes, the Pride will look to Mitch Bown ’19-the rising junior played five games averaging above a .90 save percentage until he suffered a seasonending injury. In front of Bown, Trinity-Pawling returns a veteran core of rugged, puck-moving defensemen in Kyle Miller ’18, Matt Dow ’19, Marcus Eldredge ’19, John Garvey ’19, Phip Waugh ’19, and Owen Sheppard ’20. Up front, the Blue and Gold will rely on a forward group with skill and a commitment to all three zones in Chris Aarons ’18, A.J. Bella ’18, Scot Lawson ’18, Jackson Breton ’19, and Joey Musa ’19. The varsity hockey team looks forward to the challenge of another year, will prepare to improve on last year’s late development, and continue the sport’s strong tradition at Trinity-Pawling.

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WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW

SKI Having fought through difficult weather throughout the 2016-17 season, the varsity ski team will look to leverage their experience in the 2018 season. The 2017 NEPSAC championship was held in mid-February at Okemo, VT. Although the Pride finished 13th among boys teams, two runs on a minute-long giant slalom course exposed the team to another level of competition. The squad continued to build towards the end of the season, showing improvement through the season-ending Brigham Ski League Championship races at Ski Sundown in New Hartford, CT. With only two skiers returning from the NEPSAC Championships team, a young team will look to rising seniors Ben Verdesi ’17 and Joe Perettine ’17 for leadership. Continuing our development of middle school talent, we’ll hope to see Christopher Devanny ’20 compete for a varsity spot in his freshman year.

SQUASH After an impressive 2016-17 campaign (11-9), in which the Trinity-Pawling squash team finished 2nd in the Division 4 National Tournament and 7th out of 16 teams in the New England Interscholastic Tournament, the Pride will look to rebound from the loss of four key players. Returning, however, will be captain Abdallah Bekhiet ’18, Ibrahim Bekhiet ’19, Joe Webber ’18, Nate Tanner ’18, and Connor Bastidas ’18, another solid core of experienced players. With that experience, the Pride hopes to be competitive in the upcoming season.

WRESTLING The 2017-18 varsity wrestling team looks to continue their success in New England. The team has placed second in the Western New England Championship and fifth in the New England Championship the last two years in a row. Over that two year run the wrestling team went 30-7 and tied a School record with 7 All-New England place winners, five of whom will be returning this year. The 2017-18 squad will return David Bancroft ’19, a two-time New England place winner, as well as Matt Trainor ’18, Conrad Adams ’18, and Brett Ginac ’19 - all who made the finals of Western New England’s last year. Two newcomers to the squad this year are Graham Roediger ’18 and Bim Gecaj ’18 who will add a great deal of leadership and experience to an already talented squad.

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PRIDE SPOTLIGHT

Andrew Kirkaldy Named New Head Coach of Lacrosse PRIDE ATHLETICS NEWS Trinity-Pawling welcomes Andrew Kirkaldy as head lacrosse coach, admissions associate, and dorm parent. Kirkaldy hails from Alberta, Canada where he developed his love for lacrosse at a young age. After playing minors in the Red Deer system, Kirkaldy went on to the Calgary Jr. A Raiders, playing four seasons, and then followed his dream to play NCAA lacrosse at Gordon College where he had a great impact on the team. Prior to his appointment at Trinity-Pawling, Kirkaldy worked for 3D Lacrosse as Tri-State Senior Manager. Kirkaldy brings a unique experience to the lacrosse program at Trinity-Pawling, having had great success running whole-community lacrosse programs. “I think people will see that once I become a part of a community, I’m invested. I think I can teach the Pride how important it is to buy in and adapt.”

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This new chapter is exciting for Kirkaldy and his wife Erin, and sons Liam, Connor, and Hudson. “Knowing that my boys will be surrounded by so many other children their ages, and thinking about the friendships they will build is awesome. On top of that, I think about the 300 young men they will look up to.” As for his coaching style? “I like to compete, have fun, and hold both the players and myself accountable to be the best men we can be, on and off the field.”

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Mike Myers ’89 - The Man Behind the Masks BY MARIA BUTEUX READE

Ever since first grade, Mike Myers has linked hockey with art. He filled sketchbooks with drawings of hockey goalies and has shelves of masks he had painted, worn, or collected over three decades. Including one with a blue and gold interlocking T-P. “Somehow I managed to turn my obsession into a business and painted goalie masks for professionals. I hit my pinnacle in 2006 when two of my masks made it to the Stanley Cup finals, one on Dwayne Roloson of Edmonton and the other on Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes.” At the same time, Myers managed the Worcester Sharks’ business operations for nine years until the team transitioned to San Jose in 2015. “I was ‘funemployed’ for seven months, which allowed me to assess my priorities and spend time with my family. I interviewed for some other jobs but knew that hockey was the only thing that touches me on an emotional level.” In December 2015, he met the owner of Worcester’s new team, the Railers, and was impressed with his vision. However, the owner told Myers he was not a candidate for president of the organization. “That kicked me in the gut a bit.” But to put it mildly, Myers is not easily deterred. He landed a position a few months later as

Vice President of Business Development. A few months later, the owner recognized Myers’ tenacity and promoted him to President of the Worcester Railers in May 2016. The Railers are an ECHL team affiliated with the New York Islanders. Since then, Myers has been instrumental in developing the Worcester Ice Center, a $21 million twin rink and fitness facility with retail, restaurants, and a pro shop. “We’ve cleaned up some urban blight, renovated a nasty vacant building, and built this gorgeous place which opens in September.” Myers reflected on his three years at Trinity-Pawling. “I arrived at a major fork in my life, and people at the School helped me to channel my energy, develop some focus, and manage my time. This transformation set me up for future success. I would have been Assumption College’s first double varsity athlete and triple major in psychology, Spanish and art, but I was one art credit short.” To celebrate the Railers’ inaugural season, the owner of the bar opposite the rink commissioned a 6½ foot tall goalie mask to hang over the bar’s entrance. “That’s the biggest one I’ve done,” Myers says with a grin. So far.

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GIVING BACK : EVENTS : CLASS NOTES

Connections Driven to Succeed PAUL MILLER ’63, P’92 BY MARIA BUTEUX READE

The most successful competitor has a strong team behind him. Paul Miller learned this as an athlete, newspaperman, race car driver, and as president of Paul Miller Auto Group. And he says that lesson was cultivated in his four years in Pawling, NY. “Our local high school in western New York didn’t have a football program. My brother Kenper ’64 and I looked at a number of schools but ultimately chose Trinity-Pawling because of its balance of athletics and academics.” “T-P’s emphasis on dedication and hard work across the board taught me that consistent effort counted for something. I’m happy to see that the effort system has continued, along with the strong athletic program. Sports play such a crucial element in boys’ development in those formative years.” Miller saw that same passion in his own son, Trent ’92, who inherited his father’s and uncle’s love for the gridiron. Miller started his career as a cub reporter for the El Paso Herald Post, at $75 a week. After Vietnam, he returned to western New York and bought the weekly newspaper in Pittsford, followed by the Ithaca Daily and finally the Bridgewater, New Jersey Press. In 1976, Miller left the newspaper business and moved into car dealerships. “Kenper and I owned a Chevy Camaro race car together. We were being beaten regularly by Porsches and I learned that most competitive Porsches were affiliated with dealerships. Those racing teams were able to acquire

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performance parts not easily available to independent teams. I heard there was a Porsche-Audi dealership in bankruptcy in Parsippany, New Jersey and bought it with a partner in 1976. We took delivery of a Porsche 934 Turbo thirty days later.” “I learned a tremendous amount from publishing newspapers and running car dealerships. In both businesses, most people work their way up through dint of passion and perseverance.” Nothing pleases Miller more than watching staff develop into managers. “Over the years our group has grown to 11 franchises in 10 dealerships, and some are the top performers in the country in sales and service. I keep expanding to provide new opportunities that will attract and retain outstanding employees. Paul Miller Auto Group has been in business 41 years in New Jersey, starting with 40 employees and now has more than 600.” “Arch Smith, and now Bill Taylor, rightfully remind us that we need to build T-P's endowment to keep us competitive with other schools and attract top faculty and motivated students, just as I do with my dealerships. That was my key motivation when I served as a trustee.” Miller feels honored to remain solidly connected to the School, hosting alumni receptions in Florida, donating items for the annual golf outings, and continuing to support the endowment fund. “I credit my motivation and drive to succeed directly back to Trinity-Pawling. To be able to help in a small way and watch the School evolve yet maintain its core mission has been very gratifying.”

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ARCH SMITH, AND NOW BILL TAYLOR, RIGHTFULLY REMIND US THAT WE NEED TO BUILD T-P'S ENDOWMENT TO KEEP US COMPETITIVE WITH OTHER SCHOOLS AND ATTRACT TOP FACULTY AND MOTIVATED STUDENTS,

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JUST AS I DO WITH MY DEALERSHIPS.

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GIVING BACK

Cornerstone of the Community Retires from the Board ALVAH ROCK ’59, P’87 BY MARIA BUTEUX READE

Look at your diploma. If you graduated after 2000, you’ll see Alvah Rock’s signature in the lower left corner. As Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Rock ’59 has penned his name there more than 1,500 times, a responsibility he relished. “My son, David, graduated from Trinity-Pawling in 1987, and I was invited to serve on the Board in 2000. These 17 years as a trustee have been a great honor.” While a student in Pawling, Rock sang in the Glee Club, Choir, and the Octet. Rock attributes his love for choral music to his years at Trinity-Pawling. “In fact, I continued to sing throughout my time at Nichols College and in church choirs wherever we have lived.” Rock recalls Jack Karpoe, Bill Cooper, John Lloyd Owen, and David Tirrell as particularly impactful teachers. “This School means a great deal to me, and I am fortunate to be able to give back.” The Rock family’s generosity commenced with the Rock Squash Courts in 1999 followed by the Rock Lobby of the Gardiner Theater in 2004. Upon Headmaster Arch Smith’s retirement, Rock helped fund the Archibald A. Smith III Chair for Mathematics and Science.

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“As a trustee, I have enjoyed the camaraderie, intelligence, and dedication of my colleagues. I respect the longevity of our Board which allows trustees enough time to absorb the School’s culture. I reconnected with Trinity-Pawling when my son David was here in the late 1980s and appreciated the direction that Headmaster Phil Smith was taking the School. I came on as a Board member under the leadership of Arch Smith and now Headmaster Bill Taylor. The School remains focused in a positive direction. Trinity-Pawling is a training ground, developing good men and contributing citizens. Much of the teaching occurs around the edges, lessons not necessarily found in textbooks.” Rock has been married for 54 years to his wife, Susan, who teaches English literature at L.I.U. Post in Brookville, Long Island. Rock spent his career in banking and real estate in the metro New York region. He and Susan have lived on Long Island for 41 years, where they raised four children – Stephen, Karen, David, and Lesley – and now enjoy their eight grandchildren. The School wishes Susan and Al all the best in the coming years and is grateful to them for their enduring contributions that have greatly enhanced our campus, our School, and the entire Trinity-Pawling community. Thank you, Al!

GIVING BACK

Joe McElligott ’02 with Robert M. Gardiner ’40

Focused On The Next Generation JOE MCELLIGOTT ’02 IS MAKING GOOD ON HIS PROMISE - PAYING BACK GENEROSITY BY EXTENDING SOME OF HIS OWN BY KATHRYN SLATER

Joe McElligott ended up at Trinity-Pawling by way of the Boys’ Club of New York, and if you ask him, through the generosity of the mentors that crossed his path. In 7th grade, his basketball coach suggested that he try out for the Academic All Stars, a tryout basketball team at the Boys’ Club of New York offering full-ride scholarships to prep schools all over the country. McElligott took his advice and tried out with over 1,000 other kids. Only 12 were chosen, and McElligott was one of them. “The Boys’ Club knew which school would be best for each kid. But in the end, Trinity-Pawling was my choice,” McElligott said. “It was like hitting the lottery. I came home one day and I told my parents that I got a full scholarship offer from T-P to attend high school. There was no looking back from that point.” McElligott’s life has been shaped by a series of opportunities, and his willingness to seize each one. His time at Trinity-Pawling taught him the importance of providing these opportunities to other people. “The relationships that I developed and the growth that I experienced as an individual while I was

at Trinity-Pawling,” McElligott said, “there’s nothing I could compare it to, it was so significant for me.” After graduating from Wesleyan University, McElligott began work at Guggenheim Partners in New York City, where he is the co-head of business development for Guggenheim Investment Advisors. Outside of Guggenheim, a name that goes hand in hand with philanthropy, McElligott is busy making good on his promise to give back. McElligott sits on the board of directors for four nonprofits and is the co-founder of Narratio, an organization providing a global platform for youth empowerment. But one of his biggest commitments is to the Boys’ Club of New York, where he remains an active mentor and coach to kids of all ages. “That’s a life-long relationship,” McElligott said. “I will never stop being involved with them. I was a product of encouragement–someone telling me that I should go through the program, stick with it, and see where it takes me. I’m trying to instill those same ideas in the kids in the communities where I live.” FALL 2017 41

AHEAD OF THE CURVE THROUGH YOUR INVESTMENT Trinity-Pawling is inspired in its approach to education. Students are engaged in hands-on learning projects, evaluated not only for scores but effort, and encouraged to participate in all aspects of campus life, from athletics to the arts.

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This progressive model is unique and its results—profound. Trinity-Pawling is truly AHEAD OF THE CURVE— educating young men for life. Your gift to the Trinity-Pawling Fund provides the engine—the necessary materials, environment, and resources— that drives this exceptional experience. Thank you for your support. Discover giving options online at www.trinitypawling.org/giving or inside the gift envelope in this magazine.

EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS THE PRIDE MATTERS—BE A PART OF IT! Parents’ Weekend October 20-21, 2017 Trinity-Pawling Campus

Admissions Open House November 10, 2017 Trinity-Pawling Campus

Boston Reception December 5, 2017 The Harvard Club

Candlelight Service December 10, 2017 All Saints’ Chapel

New York City Reception December 13, 2017 The Union Club

Delray Beach, FL Reception March 20, 2018 Home of Andy and Paul Miller ’63, P’92

Washington, DC Reception April 19, 2018 University Club

Spring Family Weekend April 27-28, 2018 Trinity-Pawling Campus

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A Life’s Work Built on Mentoring MacGregor Robinson 1964-2017

regret to convey some painful news regarding MacGregor Robinson. After a three-week battle with liver cancer, MacGregor passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017. Clearly, the illness that had been diagnosed in August progressed at a pace that no one fully expected. The thoughts and prayers of his colleagues were a constant presence for him, as was the presence of so many who had connected with him over the final three weeks to express their love for him and their gratitude for the impact that he had on their lives. MacGregor touched the lives of so many people in this community. Specifically, he was a significant caregiver to so many students and graduates through his tenure at Trinity-Pawling and the other schools which he served. His love, though, was Trinity-Pawling and the relationships he forged during his 17 years here. That he was unable to continue his work here is truly tragic and a loss for this School. Yet, we take solace that the work he did here and the lives touched by his caring guidance and mentoring have left an indelible legacy on this School. Trinity-Pawling School makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the students entrusted to her through the care, compassion, and guidance of the faculty and staff. Through deliberate recognition of this opportunity and the responsibilities associated with it, the School grows stronger by the mentoring relationships that strengthen as a result. Our work to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students is what MacGregor was all about and it is what Trinity-Pawling is all about. We will honor MacGregor by making a difference this year in the lives of the young men we will teach, coach, and advise.

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During his final three weeks, MacGregor spoke about ways that his work at Trinity-Pawling could be memorialized in a way that it lives on. His passion was mentoring and his vision was to create an endowed fund that would help promote mentoring skills at Trinity-Pawling. We are honored to pursue this vision on his behalf so that his love for the student-centered strengths of this School can be coalesced around this theme of mentoring. His life’s work was built upon the awareness that mentoring is one of the most meaningful gifts an educator can provide his or her students. He excelled in that role because he was blessed with many caring role models throughout his life. It was MacGregor’s ambition to create a program at Trinity-Pawling that would be dedicated toward nurturing the mentoring skills of our faculty and staff as a means to further distinguish the School. The MacGregor Robinson Endowed Chair for Mentoring is being named for MacGregor (1964 – 2017), one of the School’s most committed and generous educators. This endowed chair was his vision and what he was working on with the time and energy he had since his diagnosis. In honor of MacGregor Robinson, donations may be made to this endowment fund or as a memorial gift to the Trinity-Pawling Fund. For details or to share a memory, please visit www.trinitypawling/ macgregor or contact Regan LaFontaine, 845-855-4838. Our thoughts and prayers go out to MacGregor's family and close friends, many of whom were with him during his last few weeks. Warm regards, William W. Taylor

Class Notes | 1948 | Class Agent: Joseph F. Callo

Joe Callo At the end of May, Sally and I were in New Haven for the 65th Reunion of my Yale class. Our reunion motto is: "We are alive and we are wise."

| 1949 | Class Agents: Ralph L. Bates, Jr. & Frank L. Bowman

| 1951 | Class Agent: Pierce H. Foster

Pete Foster Had a nice chat with Brian Woolf who kindly called to wish me a happy birthday (a couple of weeks too soon, but at this age, who's counting!) and to also report a "Bruce Moody sighting." He ran into Bruce, said he is looking well, living in Berkeley and still doing his film critiques. Brian is fully retired, spending much of his time pestering Heidi in their new home in Walnut Creek, CA. The school is helping me try to reconnect with Carol Ten Broeck (widow of Pete). She apparently deleted Peter's one-time email and I am trying to get her a new one. | 1952 | John McDermott Became Professor Emeritus at the close of a 30 year career. I have retired as a member of the faculty at Loyola LA Law School. Been too busy for hobbies so I'm not doing much of anything...except reading something other than law stuff. Forgot how

much I enjoy just being able to sit and read a GOOD BOOK! I also welcomed a great-granddaughter on October 28, 2016. Tim Schwerin Next July I’ll be married 62 years to Betsy Hubbell. We've lived in the same house in Vero Beach, FL for 44 years. I sold my F33 Bonanza 20 years ago but fly as a co-pilot in a King Air every now and then.

| 1953 | Class Agent: C. Norman Noble

Norman Noble My wife DenisAnn and I had a great pleasure yesterday when we met with Doug ’52 and Joy Daugherty. They were taking a short vacation with their kids here in Phoenix and gave us a call to come see them at their hotel. Boy, did Doug and I have a fabulous time reminiscing about St. Thomas and Trinity-Pawling. Yes, and we talked about the rest of you, too. Just for kicks, I included a picture taken when Doug and Joy visited us at our home in Sun Lakes about 10-12 years ago. See? We haven't changed a bit!

| 1954 | Class Agent: John M. Coulter, Jr.

Stephan Wilkinson My new book, "Lindbergh: a Photographic Biography of the Lone Eagle," has been published, appropriately on May 21, the 90th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's nonstop solo transatlantic flight. My Harvard classmate Bruce McAllister was responsible for the photos and captions, I did the text. Bruce and I we’re both pilots - have kept in touch through all those years, and this is our second book together. The first was "Skygirls," a coffee-table photos-andtext reminiscence of that interesting era before flight attendants became the storm troopers of the sky.

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Class Notes | 1955 |

| 1958 |

Class Agent: James C. Day

| 1959 | Class Agent: John C. Chipperfield

| 1961 | Class Agent: H. Carl Sturcke, P’93

| 1962 | Class Agent: Thomas C. Linacre, Jr.

James Day Wonderful to see the brotherhood gathered for Terry Ray's 80th surprise birthday party in July. Pictured (l-r) Sean Ray ’01, Erik Olstein ’86, Michael Collins ’02, Terry Ray ’55.

| 1956 | Class Agent: W. David Coughlin

| 1957 | Class Agent: David Crystal II

Miles Hubbard I look forward to seeing classmates at our 60th Reunion on October 6th & 7th. So many of us appreciate what Bill Scully and his wife Marlynn have done for Trinity-Pawling. They have sponsored the new dining hall facility, a number of faculty homes, and most recently, the Smith Field House. It will be special to be present at the dedication for the Smith Field House. Bill has certainly put the class of ’57 on the map.

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Michael Kovner ’58 gave a presentation on the 1954 film noir "Black Widow" starring Ginger Rogers, at the Avon Theatre in Stamford, CT. Michael's presentation was excellent and he provided great insight to the movie and the period. Afterwards, he and Jean Doyen de Montaillou hosted an after-party. Pictured here are Michael, Jean, Philip Norkeliunas ’89 and Erik Olstein ’86, P’11,’14,’17. Michael represented our alma mater with pride, wearing a blue blazer with a school tie!

Webster Russell Travel, writing, and living life to the fullest at 76 are my passions. In the last 18 months the woman I am with and I have been around the world. And recently, we’ve traveled to northern Europe. Our second book is now with the editor and should be published this summer. We are now writing our third book. If we stick to our guns it will be published in early 2018. In short, life is good and I thank T-P for the educational background that helped me become successful.

William Danner I claim 3 world records and I hope to hear that someone is trying to take them from me so that I can encourage them. 1. 2,631 consecutive days of jogging at least one mile (including 2 half marathons). 2. 1,690 consecutive days of jogging at least 2 miles. 3. 2,267 consecutive days of riding a horse.

| 1963 | Class Agents: Paul T. Miller II, P’92 & Frederick G. Weeman

Bruce Gillie Polly and I will both be retired at the end of her school year as an elementary school principal. Our daughter Annie will be married in Montana on June 3. Son Bowen is an international recruiter at URI. We love our vacation home on Damariscotta Lake, ME. Best wishes to all! William F. Peters I retired a year and a half ago to Yarmouth Port (Cape Cod) with Lee, my wonderful wife of 48 years. We fill the days with many activities...no dull moments. We're also very fortunate to have two great sons: Will, wife Kristin and three grandsons on Long Island; and Alec, wife Shane and a grandson and granddaughter, also on the Cape. Life has been good. Best wishes to all my old classmates!

Class Notes | 1965 |

Starting a new journey is always uncertain, however, this one I believe I can handle.

| 1969 |

Dick Baker ’65, seen here sporting a new Trinity-Pawling baseball jersey, his prize for winning the World Series Giving Challenge! Thanks for supporting the team, Dick! Fritz Weeman Ladd Weinberg and I went on a fly fishing and touring trip to Cuba in April with the NY Anglers Club. We each caught a Permit which is like a hole-in-one in golf. It's quite rare, requires some skill and a great deal of luck. Touring Havana in a1960's Olds 98 was a treat, and the Cuban cigars and rum are still very enjoyable.

| 1964 | Class Agent: Frederick S. Johnston III

| 1966 | Robert Bradley Welcomed granddaughter Alexis Rose Agoes on March 23, 2015. Celebrated 40 years of marriage to Victoria this past May. Was nominated for Northeastern District Barbershop Harmony Society-Honor society. Founder and President of Arts on the Lake, a multi-discipline art center for music, drama, education, etc. in the Town of Kent, NY. Also District Vice President Events Northeastern District Barbershop Harmony Society and Vice Chair of the Town of Kent Zoning Board of Appeals and a local real estate broker.

Class Agent: Peter J. McCabe

Emlen Drayton All four kids are college grads and in the work force. Maggie, 30, is teaching "the business of film" at University of Miami, Fritz, 28, is an arborist working in the tree industry, Emo, 26, is a writer/philosopher who is currently working in the arborist industry also and Henry, 24, is in LA working in the movie business on the artistic side. My wife, Liz, is spearheading the renovation of the Newport Opera House into a performing arts center. I am still teaching science at St. Michael's School but I am no longer the A.D. Organic garden is in full spring swing—vegetables for anybody who stops by.

Jerome Ade 2016-2017 has been a busy time thus far. Having spent 35 years in the music business, I retired to Maine 13 years ago and started in the commercial and industrial building business. After 12 more years of work building and rehabbing industrial and commercial properties for my own portfolio, I finally decided to retire. Sold my home and many of the properties I had collected and I moved to Bonita Springs, FL.

This April, Stephen Hannock ’69 was selected for inclusion in The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Masterpiece Paintings, a new

| 1968 |

Thank you to the full field of golfers who joined us at Morefar for the 13th Annual Trinity-Pawling Golf Outing, in support of Trinity-Pawling School and the Miles H. Hubbard Jr. ’57 Scholarship Fund. The weather was perfect, the food plentiful and delicious, and the camaraderie between alums and friends wonderful. And the golf! Great to see the Class of '64 on the tee - Bruce Mayer, Doug Ebert, Dave Jollin, and Kenper Miller.

Peter Bolton I fondly remember my days at T-P and the many great classmates and friends. I've been happily married for 42 years and my wife and I have six grandchildren. I've been retired from working at the State Legislature for eleven years and am now in my fifth year serving the Lord as Associate Pastor at the House of Praise. I send my best to all my Class of 1969 friends and their families. XO

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Class Notes volume that celebrates the greatest and most historically important paintings from the Met’s collections. Stephen is an acclaimed artist, internationally known for his luminous and atmospheric landscape paintings of flooded rivers, as well as his depiction of the Connecticut River Oxbow. Congratulations Stephen!

| 1970 |

Noel MacCarry My biography “Who Was Pete Seeger” for ages 8-12 was recently published by Penguin Random House. It is part of the NY Times best selling series for young readers. Pete Seeger was an inspiration to me over the years especially in his environmental work for the Hudson River. My wife and I became grandparents of twins. Our daughter Erin gave birth to Joleen and Hendricks in March out in Lake Tahoe, CA.

James D. Collins I started a new job with Health Current (formerly AzHeC) working mostly remotely. I met with Tom Ahrensfeld on a trip to Key West in March 2016.

Alexander ("Hendy") Webb On February 18, 2017 I was consecrated a Bishop of the Anglican Church in America, to serve as Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of the Northeast. I continue to serve as Rector of St. Luke's Church, Amherst, NH.

Class Agent: Duncan C. Tenney

| 1971 | Class Agent: Richard E. Henderson

Gregg Sanik Gathering for a round of golf, this group is right on par. Pictured here: Bill Shannon ’69, Gregg Sanik ’71, and Peter Marx ’73. Keeping the Trinity-Pawling brotherhood strong!

| 1973 | Class Agent: Willis H. Stephens, Jr., P'14

| 1974 | Class Agent: Allan R. Stern

| 1975 | Class Agent: Michael L. Waller, P'11

Neil Colley My youngest, Christopher Colley, graduated from The University of Vermont with a business degree and a 48 TRINIT Y-PAWLING MAGA ZINE

minor in Economics and a second minor in Computer Science and is looking for work in the financial services industry in NY.

Mark Kijas Though not the best of news as I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer last year but charging on! Renewed my vows on February 28, 2016 with my lovely wife and just left my job on April 28, 2017 to concentrate on my health and family. Happy that I now appreciate the finer things in life as a result of my illness! To my classmates - wishing you all good health and a good life! Tobias Lewis I am doing now what I've wanted to do for years. I am a sales trainer and coach with TEM Associates. I have four grandchildren, two boys and two girls. They're TERRIFIC!

| 1977 | Class Agent: John L. Chapman, Jr.

David Murphy My brother, Tim ’78, retired Norwalk Police Department Lieutenant, lost his gallant battle with cancer on January 29, 2016 at his home in Florida. He was the beloved husband of Kimberley. Tim was born in Bronxville, NY on September 13, 1960, the son of the late John and Alice Dolan Murphy. He was raised in New Canaan, attended TrinityPawling School, was a graduate of St. Leo College and received his Master’s

Class Notes degree from the University of New Haven. In addition to his 33 years of service to Norwalk, Tim was an avid hockey player and a founding member of the Norwalk Police Hockey Team. He was very proud to be an adjunct professor at NCC and was an avid golfer. Tim was highly respected and much beloved by his family, his fellow officers and the Norwalk community.

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Seven members of the Pride gathered from around the country to attend the retirement ceremony of Lt. Col. Wilson S. Leech, United States Marine Corps and Trinity-Pawling Class of ’84, at Camp Pendleton, California recently. "It was an honor and a privilege," as Bill pointed out, "this was something few civilians witness." Bill’s colleagues spoke very highly of him and his amazing career in the Corps. Pictured from left: Lawson Willard ’84, Tim Rooney ’84, Dan Leech ’92, John Lagor ’84, Bill Leech ’84, Bob Morrissey ’84, former faculty member Joe Lagor, Scott Seckel ’84.

Class Agent: Paul Gambal

Michael Moore Scott Hall, Greg Fox, Bobby V. and I recently got together at a hockey game that Bobby was coaching. Can't remember what school Bobby coaches for due to my advanced age, but do remember they beat Pomfret School rather easily. We all went out to dinner after, joined by Bobby’s lovely wife. Hope everyone is doing well and I think we have our 40th in October 2018. How is that possible? Let’s all plan on a party or two.

| 1979 |

Class Agents: Morton L. Fearey II, Brian R. Fisher, & Cornelius A.M. Geer

Class Agents: Brian R. Foster & Mark W. Smith

| 1981 | Class Agents: Kevin S. McClatchy & Luke G. Nelligan

| 1982 | Class Agents: W. Wallace Danforth, Peter S. Dauk, David W. Hobbs, & Jeffrey M. Hubbard

| 1983 | Class Agents: William J. Brickelmaier III, William S. Platt, & Michael W. Streett

Chris Gaylord In August a group of men from ’84 gathered at the “Flynnyard,” as Gaylord likes to refer to Curtis Flynn’s home in Edgartown, MA on Martha’s Vineyard. Pictured left to right are Tim Rooney, Dean Bedford, Chris Gaylord, Curtis Flynn and Micah Chase. Rooney traveled over, for two fun-filled days, on various watercraft

from Oyster Harbors / Osterville, MA. Dean flew in from Prague with his wife and two daughters and Gaylord and Chase traveled from the Boston area. Micah Chase and his wife, Iris, have two children, a son 16 and a daughter 14. Mort Fearey didn’t make it, but Gaylord and Chase met up with him at the end of the trip. It was a combination celebration: Happy Birthday to Rooney and welcome back to the United States to Curtis Flynn. Flynn has returned from Denmark and is now living in New Jersey. In true ’84 style, they ripped it up and, on behalf of the crew, Gaylord extends a HUGE thanks to Flynn for making it all possible.

Kirk Vartan On July 1, 2017, A Slice of New York will become the first brick-andmortar worker cooperative in the South Bay (also known as Silicon Valley). We worked with the nonprofit organization Project Equity (www.project-equity.org) to help us convert from a privately owned company to a worker-owned cooperative. A recent article was published in the San Francisco Chronicle about this journey: http:// www.sfchronicle.com/business/ article/Employee-ownership-mayhelp-businesses-stay-open-1094197. Worker cooperatives are based on democratic principles where its one person, one vote. We are selling our business to a new organization (an FALL 2017 49

Class Notes LLC) and workers can decide to join. There is a membership payment required (paid over time and is returned when the person leaves). While the members are workers, they are owners. They can be part of the board of directors, on committees, and participate in profit sharing. All the books are completely open and transparent to everyone. Profit rewards are based on direct contribution (meaning if you work twice as much as someone, you get twice as much profit sharing as that person). The equity stays in the company and cannot be sold. When you leave, you are no longer an owner and all rights and privileges cease. Everyone becomes knowledgeable about business, able to read and understand books, and becomes an owner. My wife and I will advocate locally for this kind of business model as a way to not only empower workers, but to provide a way for current business owners to retire and keep their legacy alive by the very people that made it a reality. It is a pure way to run a business, without overhead and fairly. I hope we can begin to show why this model is how we can create a stable middle class of workers in the industries that typically do not provide adequately for people. Of course my local advocacy work is going well too.

| 1985 | Class Agents: Alan H. Snow & Brandon J. Waring

| 1986 | Class Agents: Erik K. Olstein, P'11, P'14, P’17, Robert C. Clarkson, & Lawrence S. McKnelly

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Stewart McKnelly It was a great year for the McKnelly family. We had an awesome 30 year reunion this fall with the boys. Great seeing everyone. New job with Comcast, moved to Baltimore, youngest son committed to Ohio State to play lacrosse and daughter graduated from the University of Delaware. Look forward to being back up at T-P a lot over the next few years as my oldest son is playing football at Marist College. Hope everyone is doing well. #Go Big Blue!

| 1993 | Class Agent: Hadwen C. Fuller III

| 1994 | Class Agents: David R. Cartier & Stephen E. Marzuke

| 1995 | Class Agents: JP Burlington, Anthony J. McHugh, & Karl F. W. Munson

| 1987 | Class Agent: William C. Keating

Mark Mussafer Married to my wife Natalie for 11 years now. Our oldest boy is 10 years old, and our twin boys turned 8 in July. Very busy between two kids playing soccer and one playing baseball. Miss all my T-P buddies from ’87, especially you, Keater Buzz.

| 1988 | Class Agents: Peter C. Geagan, Mark G. Horncastle, & Mark F. Mascotte

A.J. McHugh I just turned 40! I spent it with my brother Keith ’97 in Montana. We had a great time talking about the good times at T-P! Hit me up in NYC!

| 1996 | Class Agents: Paul J. Macchio, Jr., Bradley G. McCrary, Christopher R. Small, & Christopher B. Thompson

| 1989 | Class Agents: Christopher L. Fearey & John T. Halleron

| 1990 | Class Agent: Thomas T. Seitz, P’15

| 1991 | Class Agents: John K. Pratt II & Gordon A. Uehling III

| 1992 | Class Agents: Brian T. Grimm, Joseph C. Hoopes III, Jonathan M. Kurian, P. Trent Miller III, & Gardner Case Newberry

Thank you to Trinity-Pawling Trustee Dianne Avlon and John Avlon P’96 for hosting a wonderful garden reception at their home in Charleston, SC. Alumni, parents, and friends gathered to reunite, and Headmaster Bill Taylor spoke about his vision for Trinity-Pawling's future.

Class Notes | 1997 |

| 2003 |

Class Agents: Christopher D. DiCarlo, William M. Diefenderfer IV, & Jensen P. Massop

Class Agent: Thomas H. McCoy, Jr.

| 1998 | Class Agents: Gregory D. Hayden, G. Barlow Brown, Schuyler W. Gellatly, Daniel J. Hennessy, & Ethan R. Jamron

Drew Amer Drew lives in Brooklyn and works at Hearst as a Director of Integrated Marketing for Esquire and Popular Mechanics.

Business School this fall, so hit me up if anyone would like to hangout in the city for a dinner or a beer!

| 2006 | Class Agents: Elliot A. Davis & Robert Waegelein

| 2007 | Class Agents: Justin M. FletcherDeNovellis & Cameron P. Stewart

| 2000 | Class Agent: Andrew P. Baker

| 2001 | Class Agent: Samuel G. Boyer

Sean Ray, Mark Shreiber, and John Coscia—all from the Class of 2001— met up in Dahlonega, Georgia with ALL of their children!

| 2002 | Class Agent: Frank E. Barnes IV

Kenny Knickerbocker From Pawling, New York to Sumba Island, Indonesia, Trinity-Pawling continues to make very lasting bonds forged through bonds of brotherhood. It was a pleasure getting to reminisce with Russ Britton ’85 about legends like Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Dickey and East Dormitory, Mr. Coratti, Barstow, and the biggest and baddest of them all Mr. Cole.

| 2004 | Class Agent: James C. Hiteshew

| 2005 | Class Agent: Jonathon D. Mershimer

Alexander Feldman For his accomplishments over the past two years as Maintenance Management Chief for the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway, Alex was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. In March, Alex was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps after serving three years as an enlisted Marine. He will go on to Quantico, VA for at least six months of follow-on training before he returns to the Fleet Marine Forces.

| 2008 | Class Agents: Michael J. Carroll, Patrick J. Houst, & Kevin M. Kent

Tim Fitzgerald 15 years later - reunited with T-P alum Kenny Knickerbocker ’03. Catching up on life and enjoying some good food!

Patrick Kelly Patrick and his team moved from Merrill Lynch to UBS.

| 2009 | Yoon Ane After 7 years working as a project manager for Samsung Electronics HQ in Ridgefield Park, NJ, I have decided to go back to school for an MBA degree. I will be starting at Columbia

Class Agents: Patrick I. Leary, Michael B. E. Tyrrell, & Robert B. MacGregor

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Class Notes | 2010 | Class Agents: Jonathan M. Kalin & Darren J. D. Palmer

Alan Nick Found out my wife is pregnant! And recently began construction of the tallest building in Austin, TX as a $260,000,000.00 project. Purchasing a new, gorgeous 5 bedroom home in Monmouth County, NJ for my new family. Without T-P, I wouldn't have been successful in life. I give my grandparents some credit, but the rest goes to T-P and my wonderful wife. T-P changed my life and corrected my path for the better.

Mac Brewer T-P family, thank you for hosting Shelly and me in Charleston for the alumni event. After resenting my parents for the 3 1/2 years I spent in Pawling, NY, it was one of the best things to ever happen to me! I hope to pay forward similar opportunities for my children. See ya'll in October! Cheers.

Class Agent: Andrew J. Beckwith

| 2013 | Class Agents: Theodore F. Kelly, Matthew P. Mancuso, Gheorghe Dragomir, & John P. Margiotta

| 2011 | Class Agents: Ryan E. Holstein & Michael I. Waller

Michael Waller I graduated on May 13th, 2017 with my Masters Degree from the University of New Mexico. I accepted the Athletic Trainer position at Rumsey Hall School of whom I am a graduate of the class of 2008. I am excited to be heading back to the New England area and to be of close proximity to Trinity-Pawling.

| 2014 |

Congratulations to Gyuri Dragomir ’13 (left) for the acceptance of his app, "Deals en Route", to the iTunes AppStore. It is ready to beta test with 140 stores in upstate NY! Below, Gyuri reflects on the power of failure during his entrepreneurial endeavor.

| 2012 |

"The power of failure: 2 years ago didn’t get accepted into idea lab

Class Agents: Robert W. C. Reier & Max A. Franzone

1 year ago - reapplied and got accepted to idea lab 6 months ago - Stu Lieblein Pitch competition finalist - $10,000

Kevon Olstein ’14, recently graduated from the United States Marine Corps Officer Candidates School 10-week PLC/OCC program. Upon graduation from Elon University, he is expected to receive a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Attending the graduation was Erik Olstein ’86, Jon Olstein ’87, Hunter Olstein ’17, Ryan Olstein ’11, and Stew McKnelly ’86. Trinity-Pawling is proud of you, Kevon!

| 2015 | Class Agents: Alexander J. Gombos & Keegan B. West

| 2016 | Class Agents: Peter T. Gwyn, Juan De La Cruz, Justin R. Scott, Peter M. Aiello, & Alexander Langue

| 2017 | Class Agents: Justin Lampert, Sam Shafer, and Jordi Jefferson

3 months ago - New York State Business Plan competition finalist $100,000 Today - App is submitted to AppStore and ready to beta test with 140 stores in upstate NY. What did I learn from this? Failure is important!" Max Franzone and Destiny Rodman were recently engaged at Sullivan’s Island Beach, SC. We want to hear from you! Submit your Class Notes online at www.trinitypawling.org/classnotes

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JOIN THE CELEBRATION EVENTS

ENJOY A WEEKEND OF BROTHERHOOD AND REUNION

SAVE THE DATE

HOMECOMING AND REUNION WEEKEND 2018 September 28–29, 2018 Big Blue Pride, get ready to celebrate. Mark your calendars

REUNION CLASSES IN 2018 2013 - 5th reunion 2008 - It's your 10th reunion!

now for a weekend that connects the Pride—past and present.

2003 - 15th reunion

Highlights of the weekend include:

1998 - 20th reunion 1993 - It's your 25th reunion!

Friday night cocktails at Gamage House

1988 - 30th reunion 1983 - 35th reunion

Alumni clambake and reunion celebrations

1978 - It’s your 40th reunion!

Athletic Hall of Fame induction at Smith Field House

1968 - It's your 50th reunion!

1973 - 45th reunion 1958 - It's your 60th reunion!

Homecoming football game (wear your blue & gold!)

For more information, visit www.trinitypawling.org/reunion

Want to serve as a Reunion Chair or on a committee? Email alumni@trinitypawling.org

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In Memoriam We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families of these graduates and friends of Trinity-Pawling.

1952 Edwin F. Armstrong July 5, 2017 Hilton Head, SC 1955 Hugo E. Giargiari, Jr. January 6, 2017 Ashland, MA 1961 John M. Walker, Jr. May 2, 2017 Alexandria, VA 1962 Kimon J. Quigley Beverly Hills, CA 1964 Foster "Buck" Orton, Jr. April 20, 2017 Essex Junction, VA Thomas S. Smith March 25, 2017 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 1969 Bruce B. Allen, Jr. November 26, 2016 Ridgefield, CT 1974 Chris R. Erickson November 20, 2014 Kiowa, CO 1977 David "Cricket" I. Kirchmaier July 13, 2017 Maumee, OH 1980 Thomas K. Keresey January 1, 2016 West Palm Beach, FL 1996 Kristopher S. Quintiliani August 13, 2016 New Milford, CT 2002 Patrick R. Pippo August 4, 2017 Cortlandt Manor, NY

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OBITUARY

EDWARD A. ARDITTI, SR., P’94 Trinity-Pawling’s Arditti Fellowship award was established in 2000 by Edward Arditti ’51 and his son Ted ’94 as a way to honor our teachers for their distinguished work and dedication.

Edward A. Arditti, Sr., age 84, of Conover, NC, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2017 at his residence, following a period of declining health. Born May 9, 1933 in New York, NY, the son of the late Albert Aaron Arditti and Diana Rebby Arditti. Ed was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Conover, NC and was the founder and CEO of Regency House Inc., Ardex Inc., and Highland Glass Industries. Ed graduated from Trinity-Pawling School, Pawling, NY in 1951 and attended Columbia College, Columbia University, NYC, where he was enrolled in US Navy Contract Midshipman Program until 1954. He started his business career as a salesman for City Service Oil Co. in 1955 until 1959. In 1960 he joined the family gift and glass import business as Vice President. In July 1969, while on a business trip to Atlanta, he met the love of his life, Shirley, and they married in November 1969. He was blessed with 3 sons, 2 daughters, 7 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. The couple moved to Hickory, NC in 1970 where he was the founder and CEO of Regency House Inc., Ardex Inc., and Highland Glass Industries. In 1980, Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. appointed Ed North Carolina Ambassador to the World, in recognition of his companies being the leading exporter of North Carolina Furniture to the rest of the world. In 1992, he founded the Edward A. Arditti Charitable Foundation and served on the Board of the Catawba Medical Foundation for many years. Ed and his wife Shirley were benefactors in 1998 providing the indoor swimming pool at the Fitness Plus Center on the hospital campus and were Lenoir-Rhyne Honor Roll Donors. Active at The Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, they created The Shirley and Edward A. Arditti Endowment for Kidney Transplantation, The Joshua Thomas Arditti Endowment for Cancer Research and The Edward Thomas Arditti Fund for Urology. Ed retired in 2004 after battling kidney disease and he received a life saving kidney transplant in 2007. He devoted his remaining time and efforts to his wife, family, friends, church and charitable pursuits. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Shirley Samples Arditti; daughters, Dr. Joyce Arditti, PhD. of Blacksburg, VA; and Denise Arditti-Agenos and husband Guy Agenos of Kill Devil Hills, NC; sons, Dr. Douglas Arditti, DNP and spouse Rob Chamberlain of Portland, OR; Jeff Arditti and wife Elizabeth of Hickory, NC; and Edward "Ted" Arditti, Jr. and wife Kristin of Hangzhou, China; brother, Arthur Arditti and wife Shirley of Englewood, FL; and grandchildren.

In Memoriam We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families of these graduates and friends of Trinity-Pawling.

Parents and Friends Mrs. Jane Burgess P’04, GP’14 December 5, 2016 Brookfield, CT Mr. James W. Cochran GP’10 May 19, 2017 Cincinnati, OH Mrs. Patricia W. Cochran GP’10 November 8, 2015 Cincinnati, OH Mrs. Victoria A. Null P’99 May 23, 2016 Williamsburg, VA Mrs. Anne C. O’Brien GP’09 December 2, 2016 Wellesley, MA Mr. Milton A. Pierce GP’99 April 30, 2016 Rochester, NY Mr. Daniel M. Rooney P’81 April 13, 2017 Pittsburgh, PA Mrs. Marilyn L. Tennant P’73, P’75, P’77, P’79 May 2017 Castle Rock, CO Mr. Edward J. Thompson GP’17 September 20, 2016 Watertown, CT Mrs. Bonnie D. Hazlewood P’89 March 23, 2017 Nassau, Bahamas Mr. William G. Kyle P’77, P’82 June 24, 2017 Fort Myers, FL

OBITUARY

MACGREGOR ROBINSON 1964-2017 Trinity-Pawling Educator and Mentor

MacGregor Robinson, 53, died on September 4, Labor Day, at “Mungo Park,” his beloved home in Norfolk, after being diagnosed with cancer of the liver in late August. Born February 5, 1964, in nearby Winsted, MacGregor was predeceased by his parents, Hugh Robinson and Isabel “Tibby” (MacGregor) Browne Robinson and his sister, Isabel Browne Driscoll. His survivors include brothers Belmore Browne and James Robinson, sister-in-law Melissa Robinson, niece Ann Robinson and nephews Lars Robinson and Ian Robinson, and legions of loving friends and grateful former students. First and foremost, MacGregor was, in his own words, “a boarding school guy,” starting as a student at Brooks School in North Andover, Mass. After graduation from Princeton University in 1986 and a stint as a reporter for the Lakeville (Conn.) Journal, MacGregor embarked on a 30-year odyssey throughout the independent school world: as an English teacher, administrator, student advisor and housemaster at Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA, (1989-93, 1996-99), and then as an admissions professional and student advisor at The Gunnery in Washington Green, CT (1993-95), Trinity-Pawling School in Pawling, NY (1999-2015), and King’s Academy in Madaba, Jordan (2015-17). During the 1990’s he also had the honor of working for King Hussein I and Queen Noor of Jordan while tutoring Prince Hashim and working with Prince Hamzah and the Princess’ Raiah and Iman. Recently, MacGregor returned to Trinity-Pawling as its Director of External Relations. Throughout his career, MacGregor, who also held a Master of Art in Teaching from Brown University, traveled far and wide. He was invited into the lives of countless families. He deliberately focused on international admissions, making connections and befriending students and parents the world over. His calling led him to assess and embrace differing cultures while honing the professional art of mentoring with students of varied backgrounds and disparate aspirations. He relished young men and women for who they were and helped them to weave themselves into the fabric of their school community and move on to the global common. Every summer, MacGregor would return to his native Norfolk and head right for the shores of Doolittle Lake. He was a past president and member of the Board of Managers of the Doolittle Club. Well-read, voraciously curious, and possessed with a biting wit, MacGregor was a man of many passions, ranging from California painters to Tchaikovsky, yellow labs to London, cribbage to Christmas, Volvos to leg of lamb. He was intensely devoted to his niece and nephews, whose journeys through life he eagerly followed. MacGregor and his family wish to express eternal gratitude to his lifelong friends for a great journey, and to the people and professionals at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven and Foothills Visiting Nurse Association for their radical compassion. A memorial service will be held at All Saints’ Chapel, Trinity-Pawling School on Saturday November 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM. A private burial will be held in June of 2018 in the family plot in the Doolittle Woods. Donations in MacGregor’s memory may be made to the MacGregor Robinson Endowed Chair for Mentoring at Trinity-Pawling School, in care of Regan LaFontaine, Director of Advancement, Trinity-Pawling School, 700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564. See also: www.trinitypawling.org/macgregor

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End Note

JOSH COLLINS ’95, P’23 Josh Collins has spent 20 years at Trinity-Pawling and has taken on various roles in the community, including 3 as a student. Serving as teacher, coach, Ropes Course facilitator, and Dean of Students, Collins is fully immersed in life at Trinity-Pawling and aims to help students achieve excellence. What has kept you at Trinity-Pawling for so long?

I have found a job I love. It's not easy by any means, but it is rewarding. I had a great experience as a student here and I want to give back. What is the best part about leading the Ropes Course program?

I love the outdoors, so spending days and nights outside is fun. The program teaches boys how to be good leaders and good followers, but also allows boys to leave their comfort zone. There are so many take-aways from this program. Some are concrete—team building and leadership skills, but most are experiential—conversations, learning more about each other, telling stories, watching boys learn about themselves. As a dean what approach do you use to guide boys to do the right thing?

There isn't a single approach! Ultimately, I try to know who the boys are, where they are coming from, and what their history is. Some boys need tough love, some need positive encouragement, and some need a combination of both. What is the best part about your job?

Being a part of academic, athletic, and social growth of each student. I enjoy seeing them be successful. I enjoy seeing the boys take full advantage of everything we have to offer.

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2017 TRINIT Y-PAWLING SCHOOL HELD ITS 110TH COMMENCEMENT ON SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2017 AND CELEBRATED THE GRADUATION OF 98 STUDENTS, WHOM WE KNOW WILL EACH GO ON TO DO GREAT THINGS.

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SUCCESSFUL, WELL-LIVED LIFE AND IT IS, I BELIEVE, ONE OF

THE FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION HERE AT TRINITY-PAWLING.

STRONG, ETHICAL DECISION MAKING IS THE KEY TO A

– Commencement speaker Erik Olstein ’86 , Parent ’11, ’14, ’17

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