Belmont Hill Winter-Spring 2017 Bulletin by Belmont Hill School

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our mission statement

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global education: belmont hill around the world

the unique spirit of community service at belmont hill

chapel speakers

departments

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new faculty biographies

alumni & family events

class notes

faculty & staff news

in memoriam

Belmont Hill School educates boys in mind, body, and spirit to develop men of good character. Our community encourages and challenges students to discover and pursue passions, seek excellence, and face adversity with resilience. We cultivate critical thinking and creativity, teamwork and competition, hard work and reflection, tradition and innovation. Valuing our differences and working together, we embrace camaraderie, compassion, and service to others. Our school strives to instill in each boy ethical judgment, a sense of common humanity, and a lifelong love of learning.

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HOME Remarks delivered by Head of School Rick Melvoin on January 3, 2017

It was good to head home for the holidays. I know that may sound a bit odd. After all, your Head of School is now in his 60s, the father of two, the grandfather of four, and I have lived here at Belmont Hill for the last 24 years. But still, I went home for the holidays. I did not go home because it is a place that is warm and sunny or offers great vacation activities. Home is Chicago – specifically Highland Park, a suburb about 20 miles north of the city. But home is where my 86-year-old mother still lives, in a house that she and my Dad built in 1965, some 51 years ago. We moved in during my freshman year in high school, and even though I have not lived there since I graduated, it is still home. Mrs. Melvoin and I did not go home just to see my Mom. Mrs. Melvoin’s family still lives in the Chicago area as well. Our two daughters and their husbands and children also came to Chicago; as did my brother and his family; as did our nephew, a college senior, whose mother – my sister – passed away last June after a five-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). With 15 of us more or less under one roof, the house was full. But it was much more than a house for the week we were together: it was home. Our son-in-law, Ryan, set up the electric train for his three-year-old son, Hunter, to play with, a set my father had bought years ago. We went down into the basement for rounds of ping-pong, as our oldest grandson, Ben, now eight, starts to learn the game that the older three generations have played down there – with occasionally gashed walls and ceilings – for

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the last half-century. We also cleared the snow off the driveway so that Ben could get introduced to street hockey, another time-honored family tradition. The generations have shifted, but the intensity remains, and you hockey guys will be pleased to know that by the time we left, Ben was working on his tip-ins from in front of the net. There are indoor board games, too: occasional bouts of Yahtzee and, particularly, a family card game called “oh hell” that regularly gives people a chance to get furious at other family members. Food is home, too – or perhaps I should say that home is food. I am sure each of us has particular favorites or traditions when at home, or perhaps when at the home of relatives or grandparents. My Mom baked some of my favorite pecan puffs for me, which was great. Even greater was her admonition that no one else in the family was allowed to eat “my” pecan puffs. But there are also favorite deli foods that never taste quite so good as when we are home: fresh bagels, good rye bread and pickles, corned beef and pastrami, whitefish salad. I am sure some of this stuff sounds appalling to you, but it is stuff we lovingly grew up on, and I bet you have your favorites as well. And it would not be a trip home without a pilgrimage to Michael’s for grilled char dogs, outsized kosher hot dogs – and particularly the cheese fries. Ah, holiday cholesterol. Games, activities, foods – there are also things, objects, that make home “home.” That pewter teapot I brought back from a trip during college to England? Where did

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Home

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Mom and Dad find that awful painting that has been in the dining room forever? Do you remember filling the bird feeders? And pictures. Pictures everywhere. Photos through the generations. What are we going to do with the more than 30 photo albums that Dad so lovingly compiled over the years? But aren’t they fun to look through now? And yes, home is conversation around the dinner table with all of us gathered. Given the passions of the last year, we needed to declare a politics-free zone more than once, even among people who had the same points of view. On the other hand, no one in Chicago got tired of talking about the Cubs. We also toasted and remembered family members no longer with us, especially my Dad and my sister.

“ For all this, home matters. After all, we each come from our own forebears and from somewhere. Whether looking back one generation or two or three or more, we each have family and places that are part of our lives, that frame our lives.

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So what is this thing called home? Ultimately, at least for me, it has two dimensions. First, home is family. The truth is we each come from different families: large and small, extended and immediate. Some of us in this chapel have extended families where all live in close proximity. That was my world growing up, where my grandparents and all my aunts and uncles and cousins lived within 10 miles of one another. I had no idea what a gift that was. Now our family is in Los Angeles and New York, Boston and Chicago and Denver. It takes a lot more work to get everyone together. Some of you have family members who live on different continents, who live a world away. Some of us have two-parent families, some have single-parent households. Interestingly, a Pew Research Center study showed that as of 2014, the minority of families in the United States – just 46 percent – have two parents in a first marriage. By contrast, 26 percent of families have a single parent. Thus, when family comes together that group can be small or large. But it is still family, with its own dynamics, its own joys and tensions, and its own range of generations.

Yet if home is family, it also is often defined by a sense of place. Here, too, we know that among the almost 500 of us gathered in this chapel, we have very different places we might call home. Some of you have lived in the same apartment or house your entire life. Others have moved several times; some of you have lived in a single town; others have moved between towns, states, even countries.

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Home: my guess is that you boys won’t fully know what home means, what that sense of place may be, until you move away. After all, we are all at different stages in our lives right now. Who you First Formers are, as you just start to contemplate this idea, is different from Sixth Formers, who are starting to recognize that in six or eight months they will be graduates of this School, heading out to college and into the world. The world also looks different from the vantage points of different members of the faculty. Last year Mr. Martin celebrated his 50th Belmont Hill Reunion; Mr. Debling, only some five years removed from secondary school, used his vacation for a visit home to England for the holidays. What does home feel like to Dr. Davis, newly returned from her maternity leave, or Mr. Doar or Mr. Curran or Mr. O’Leary, all with infant children now changing their homes and sense of home? For all this, home matters. After all, we each come from our own forebears and from somewhere. Whether looking back one generation or two or three or more, we each have family and places that are part of our lives, that frame our lives. They give us roots, identity, a sense of self.

I find it fascinating to watch our two daughters contemplate home. They were born and grew up on the campus of Deerfield Academy, a boarding school where Mrs. Melvoin and I worked. We then spent five years living in Wayland, and for the last 24 years we have lived here at Belmont Hill. We continue to love this place and have had many good family gatherings here over the years, and even a wedding in this chapel. Yet if you ask our daughters where home is, they still point to Chicago, to their grandparents’ home, to a place where family has gathered since they were born, where traditions and family come together. On our last night together this year, what we called our Christmakah dinner on December 25th, my nephew, Ben, asked if this would be the last time the whole family would gather around the table. We don’t know. After all, Mom is 86 years old, and it is a lot of house to take care of. Perhaps she will move to a smaller place in time. Besides, having everyone fly in from so many places is not simple. And, after all, there are warmer places to visit in December than Chicago. But not spend the holidays at home with the family? I hope Mom is not ready to move, not ready to say farewell to our home – at least not quite yet.

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global education

BELMONT HILL AROUND THE WORLD By Adam Harder, Director of Global Education

The mission of Global Education at Belmont Hill is to produce capable and responsible global citizens through curricular, co-curricular, and travel programs designed to teach the knowledge, skills, and values students will need to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Our program continues to grow, and opportunities for students abound. Here is an update on various components of the program. A group of 13 Belmont Hill students played against a local soccer team, Les Piments Bleus, in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, during the March 2016 French trip.

global group trips In 2015–16, Belmont Hill offered 10 global trip opportunities for our boys; eight of those trips received the necessary numbers to run, and 126 students traveled. In the 2016–17 academic year, we have offered seven trips, and it appears that all will run. Additionally, the B-Flats traveled to Nashville for a performance trip in March. Also, Upper School soccer players will travel to Costa Rica in August to play several games, while also taking in cultural, language, and ecotourism activities. In total, more than 120 students are expected to travel this year on global trips.

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international student visitors Now in our third year of hosting an ASSIST scholar from abroad for a full academic year, the School welcomed Filip Puljiz from Croatia in September. Filip ran varsity cross-country in the fall and is running track this spring. He lived with four different Belmont Hill families, and follows in the footsteps of our two previous ASSIST scholars, Filip Flenhagen from Sweden and Carlos Múnoz Magro from Spain.

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Each year, we welcome one boy from Bishops School in South Africa for five weeks. Thomas Newbury arrived in October, attended classes, and participated in junior varsity soccer and other extra-curricular activities while living with a Belmont Hill family. We hope some day to have a Belmont Hill student at Bishops School. A new student-initiated exchange will run on a trial basis this year. A Third Form student will host a boy from the Shore School in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in April, and then will travel there to visit over the summer.

We took a one-year hiatus from our short-term exchange in Zaragoza, Spain, but hope to renew our connection with the Montearagón Boys School next year.

year-abroad and semester-away programs Five boys studied away from Belmont Hill with School Year Abroad: three boys in China, one in Spain, and one in Italy. This fall, they presented their reflections in chapel. During the fall semester, two boys attended the Island School in the Bahamas, one boy studied at the School for Ethical and Global Leadership in Washington, D.C., and one boy attended CITYterm at the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, New York. This spring, one boy is spending a semester at the High Mountain Institute in Leadville, CO.

speakers and other visitors On January 30, Belmont Hill welcomed Halla Hrund Logadóttir as the 2016–17 Hunt Global Lecture Series speaker. A fellow this year at the Kennedy School at Harvard University, Logadóttir has been Ministerial Advisor at the Iceland Energy Fund, Director of the Iceland School of Energy at Reykjavik University, and a collaborator with the Arctic Circle.

1: Middle School Spanish students enjoying the panoramic vision of the rugged northern coast of Spain and the Cantabrian Sea outside the city of Gijón. The boys enjoyed a one-week homestay as part of their adventures in Spain in June 2016. 2: Belmont Hill students at Temple of Heaven in China. 3: With introductory remarks from William R. Moomaw of the Fletcher School (second from right), Halla Hrund Logadóttir (center) of Iceland spoke on January 30, 2017, to the School community on the intersection of policy and science in climate change and sustainability. Also pictured: Director of Global Education Adam Harder (left), Head of School Rick Melvoin (second from right), and Bill Hunt P ’11 P ’17. 4: Belmont Hill students along with Mr. Hegarty, Mr. Leonardis, and Dr. Wachtmeister (and his wife, Anne, taking the photo) enjoy a personalized tour of Trinity College Dublin from Mr. Hegarty’s sister, Rachael, who is a teacher at Trinity.

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middle school lunch lecture series This year, we have instituted the Middle School Lunch Lecture series on global issues. Speakers include students, faculty members, parents, or visitors. Student speakers Will McCormack and Coleman Walsh recently discussed their participation in the National Security Language Initiative for Youth, a program that took them to China and Russia, respectively, for homestay, travel, and study. Second Form student Abe Tolkoff spoke about his experience in Washington, D.C., attending a national leadership conference with Middle School students. Central to the program were discussions involving freedom, struggle, courage, change, leadership, and the future. The program also included some sightseeing in our nation’s capital and a reenactment of a Civil War battle.

(Top) Students and chaperones on the French Alps Guide-in-Training trip prepare to ascend the Aiguille des Glaciers, which is in both Italy and France (elevation: 12,520 feet). Photo credit: Harrison Rohrer ’16. (Bottom) A highlight of the Belmont Hill Japan trip was the students’ visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Boys had the opportunity to hear from Mr. Shigeaki Mori (pictured with his wife, Kayoko, standing, and his translator). Mr. Mori devoted 30 years to learning about the 12 American POWs who died as a result of the atom bomb, ultimately connecting with their families and ensuring that their names were included in the bomb memorial. A documentary, “Paper Lanterns,” describes his decades-long effort. Standing with the boys are the trip chaperones and Bill Hunt and Yuko Kageyama-Hunt (P ’11/ ’17), who organized this gathering.

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THE UNIQUE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AT BELMONT HILL By Donna David

Since beginning my role as Director of Community Service 29 years ago, I have been truly gratified by the empathy, sacrifice, and generosity shown by students and the Belmont Hill community as a whole. What I find most satisfying is what the students learn through the process of giving back. I have observed many times that as the students engage in giving back to others, not only do they learn the importance of compassion and kindness, but they also gain knowledge and perspective about the world around them. While new programs are introduced each year, Belmont Hill also provides ongoing support to many nonprofit agencies on an annual basis in order to develop strong relationships. This approach has proven very successful in projects such as the Turkey Drive and Toy Drive that have provided meals and gifts for thousands of families. Students approach me all the time with ideas for new initiatives and are more than willing to take on leadership roles to both organize and perform the service

project as well as to educate the community along the way. Students this year organized a “Party with a Purpose/Dance Marathon” in which all proceeds were donated to Boston Children’s Hospital. In addition to the numerous activities conducted at Belmont Hill, many students also join a Community Service trip over March Break. This year, we went to Hopkinsville, Kentucky, where students helped local homeowners with home repairs, worked with community groups on beautifying historical sites, and worked with a local Boys’ and Girls’ Club. Community service is a deeply embedded attribute of Belmont Hill and one that I think makes our school truly unique. The wide range of projects and the high level of participation by the boys make me extremely proud of our school community and the positive impact their energies and efforts are having on the world around them.

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community service activities The Annual Turkey Drive provided 480 complete boxes of food and turkeys delivered to families in and around the greater Boston area with an additional 79 turkeys also donated to Catholic Charities, families at Haynes Early Education Program, and other agencies in Boston. Toy Drive for Cor Unum collected donations of unwrapped new toys and games for infants and boys and girls through eighth grade. Halloween Candy Collection provided 110 pounds of candy that was divided into small white paper bags and placed in the boxes of Thanksgiving food. The Middle School Sneaker Fundraiser, initiated by Emmett Greenwood ’20, allowed Middle School students to wear sneakers for a week if they donated $5 to the Turkey Drive. This effort raised $610 for the Turkey Drive. Oxfam America: A total of $737.75 was raised and donated through the optional fast for Upper School students and the banquet for the Middle School students. Cookies for Breast Cancer Awareness: In memory of Rayetta Jones, mother of Jovan Jones ’18, a final total of $2,200 was raised for research. Blood Drive: Thirty-four pints were collected when the Kraft Blood Drive Mobile was on campus November 15. Weekly Robotics at Butler School: Under the leadership of Brian Tanabe ’17, Upper School boys go to the Butler School in Belmont each week and work with students in the fourth grade, exposing them to the joys of robotics. Tutoring/Classroom Helpers at Butler School: This is a Form III weekly program where students are driven to the Butler School to assist the teachers in the third grade classrooms and on the playground. In addition to the activities above, other annual initiatives include: Meadow Green Poker Group: Students visit weekly to play poker with residents. Service Day for Forms I and II: An annual event where 16 groups travel to 16 different work sites. Special Olympics: Student volunteers work with children during the fall, winter, and spring with the following activities: soccer, ceramics, erging with the crew team, and softball. Work Crew: Upper School students help local residents with small home projects. PMC Kids Ride: In its sixth year running, a group of seniors organizes and hosts the Pan-Mass Challenge Kids’ Ride at Belmont Hill School.

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CHAPEL SPEAKERS Belmont Hill has the great fortune to welcome many distinguished speakers to campus each year. Please enjoy these highlights from guest speakers who visited this past fall and winter.

dr. rachel levine ’75

October 21, 2016

Dr. Rachel Levine ’75, Physician General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and a Professor of Medicine at Pennsylvania State University, spoke candidly about her journey as a transgendered woman, offering a timely message centered on not making assumptions about people. She urged the boys to be warm and accepting of others, to embrace and learn about other people on their own terms, and to be comfortable in their own skin and in their own actions. The boys gave Dr. Levine a rousing standing ovation at the conclusion of her talk.

veterans day school meeting uscg cdr. richard kermond ’77 November 11, 2016

USCG CDR. Richard Kermond ’77, visited the Hill on Veterans Day. He asked the boys to consider what we really celebrate on this important day, offering that it is a celebration of American values. Mr. Kermond reflected on the importance of service to one’s country, what it means to be an American, and what our role and responsibility are for this great privilege. Pictured from left to right: Emmett Lyne, Jim Peck, CDR Richard Kermond, and Chris O’Connell, all from the Class of 1977.

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anthony ray hinton

December 8, 2016

In as powerful and emotional a chapel as the School has ever hosted, Anthony Ray Hinton delivered a riveting talk about his 30 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. Mr. Hinton was exonerated in 2015 through the relentless work of Bryan Stevenson’s Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), which was also the subject of Belmont Hill’s summer reading book Just Mercy. Mr. Hinton spoke in harrowing detail about the trail of racism, hate, and a flawed justice system that allowed this horrifying injustice to occur.

gretchen cook-anderson p’19 January 17, 2017

Belmont Hill parent Gretchen Cook-Anderson spoke at Belmont Hill’s MLK Chapel, reflecting on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the impact his life has had on her and others. Gretchen Cook-Anderson is an award-winning global marketing executive for IES Abroad, one of the largest providers of academic study and internship programs abroad for U.S. college students. In her speech in chapel, Ms. Cook-Anderson tied the work and philosophy of Dr. King to her own life journey. In openly speaking about her own struggles and triumphs, she stressed that our diversity makes us who we are.

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Cross Country

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Cross Country TYSON TRAUTZ, Head Coach The team got its first look at its ISL competition at Nobles, where it handily defeated Roxbury Latin and Groton but lost to Tabor and fell to Nobles by one point. Next, the boys in blue traveled to Rhode Island, where they found stiff competition in the forms of St. George’s and Tabor Academy. Although the team fell to the Seawolves of Tabor, led by the dynamic duo of John Pappo ’18 and Quin McGaugh ’18, Belmont Hill prevailed over St. George’s by a single point, while also defeating Middlesex and Governor’s. Just as the team began to hit its stride, the injury bug hit. Seventh-grade sensation James Donahue, a mainstay of the team’s top five runners, suffered a season-ending fracture in his shin, while severe hip tendonitis plagued captain John Pappo, who was unable to run in the weeks leading up to the ISL championship. Meanwhile, Matt Smith ’19, suffering from various complications in his own hips, had yet to run in a meet. Even without Pappo, the well-conditioned runners of Belmont Hill dominated competition at Lawrence. In the

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JV race, Belmont Hill runners swept the top ten spots. The race at Milton saw the return to competition of Matt Smith, who won the JV race, as well as two astonishing performances by rookies Nick Daley ’19 and Bennett Morris ’18 in the varsity race. The JV team continued to impress, sweeping the top eight spots, while varsity took care of business with yet another strong performance from Quin McGaugh. Homecoming, the last meet of the regular season, took place at our home course at Rock Meadow. Although senior leader Will Ryan obtained incredible drone footage, both the varsity and the JV teams received rude awakenings at the hands of two deep St. Mark’s teams, a week out from the ISL championship. Belmont Hill, however, would have the last laugh. On Friday, November 4, the team traveled to Groton for the championship meet. A week prior, the coaches had taken the boys out to Groton to preview the course’s calling card, an immense, never-ending hill that spans the race’s final 1,000 meters. This workout was the most valu-

able of the whole season, and on race day, the boys in blue attacked the now-familiar hill with vengeance, poise, and determination. In fact, Nick Daley ’19 pushed himself to the brink of collapse. All ISL efforts from Quin McGaugh (5), John Pappo (7)—who had not run a race since early October and pulled this virtuoso performance out of thin air—and Charlie Donahue ’19 (12), coupled with valuable efforts from Jack Daley ’17 (All ISL honorable mention) and Cam Hall ’17 to close out the top five, carried the varsity team to its first ISL championship since 2010. The hill workouts, distance runs, innumerable laps around the track, and yoga had finally paid off. The following week, the top 19 runners on the team headed to Phillips Exeter Academy to compete in NEPSTA Division I championships. Propelled by All New England performances from Quin McGaugh, John Pappo, and Charlie Donahue, the varsity team closed the season with its best-ever finish at the NEPSTA meet, fourth place out of 16 teams. This season was an incredible journey of guts, determination, and glory, and will go down as one of the most successful in Belmont Hill cross country history. With so much returning talent, this team will set its sights on a second consecutive championship next year, under the leadership of Captains Pappo and McGaugh.

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Football CHRIS BUTLER, Head Coach

The varsity football team finished the 2016 season with a final record of 7-2, and was co-ISL Champions

then traveled to Roxbury Latin and earned another convincing win, though starting quarterback Mike

and NEPSAC Kevin Fleming Bowl Champions. Having finished the 2015 season with a disappointing 1-7 record, the returning seniors dedicated themselves in the off-season to returning the team to the top of the League. During the off-season and the season itself, the team was led by captains Zachary Geddes ’17, Raymond Hunt ’17, Nathaniel Miller ’17, and Peter Tamasi ’17. Several other seniors served as key starters on the team, and a large number of juniors and sophomores earned the opportunity to start in key roles on the defense, offense, and special teams units.

Piazza ’19 suffered an unfortunate season-ending injury. Zach Geddes, having started at quarterback part of the previous season, did an excellent job stepping in as quarterback and finishing the Roxbury Latin game. Geddes then started the following week against Milton Academy in one of the biggest wins of the season, a 31-28 triumph. The team continued to play well with a convincing victory over Thayer Academy. The team then faced off against an impressive Lawrence Academy team but was unable to secure a victory. In the final regular season game of the season, the team traveled to Byfield to face off against a strong Governor’s Academy team. Despite a late surge by the Governor’s offense, Belmont Hill hung on to win and earned a share of the ISL title and a post-season bowl bid after finishing the regular season with a 6-2 record.

The season opener proved to be a thrilling and hardfought game against out-of-League opponent New Hampton on the road. Despite being down by 18 points, Belmont Hill rallied to earn an impressive 43-18 victory. After the opening win, the team played a talented BB&N team in its home opener. Unfortunately, Belmont Hill was not able to earn the victory over BB&N in a close, hard-fought, 27-25 loss. The following week the team rallied with an impressive win over St. Sebastian’s at home in front of a strong Belmont Hill crowd. The team

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In the Kevin Fleming Bowl, the team hosted 7-1 Wilbraham & Monson Academy. In an exciting, high-scoring game, the School captured its third NEPSAC Championship by the score of 41-23. At the end of the game, former Belmont Hill Head Coach Kevin Fleming presented the

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championship trophy to the team’s captains—what was without doubt a very special moment for the entire Belmont Hill football program, both past and present. Over the course of the season, the team consistently displayed great character and strove to compete not only in each game, but also throughout practice each week. While the grit and determination of the team’s senior class were impressive, the combined efforts, positive attitude, and resilience of all those on the team, day in and day out, served as a model for what makes Belmont Hill football such an important part of the School’s community. The 2016 winners of the team’s MVP Award were Zach Geddes, Nate Miller, and Jackson Bobo ’18. Peter Tamasi and Devin O’Donovan ’17 received the Most Improved Player Award. The recipients of the Henry B. Sawyer Sportsmanship Award were Raymond Hunt and Bradley Hart ’17. Jake Haase ’18 (defensive back), Justin O’Neil-Reily ’18 (defensive back), Michael Piazza (quarterback), and Raymond Hunt (running back) were

named to the All Independent School League second team. Jackson Bobo (wide receiver), James Feinberg ’17 (offensive line), Zachary Geddes (quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back), Nate Miller (offensive line), and William Stonestreet ’17 (linebacker) were named to the All Independent School League first team. Jackson Bobo (wide receiver), James Feinberg (offensive line), Zachary Geddes (quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back), and Nate Miller (offensive line) were elected to the First Team Class B All New England Team. The captains-elect for the 2017 season are Jackson Bobo, Jake Haase, and Justin O’Neil-Riley. The team is grateful for the consistent hard work and leadership of the graduating players. Their contributions to the Belmont Hill football program throughout their careers make them a vital part of the football tradition at Belmont Hill and pave the way for continued success.

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Soccer JORGE MONTOYA, Head Coach

This year’s varsity soccer team was able to build on last year’s impressive campaign with another strong performance. The season began with an eight-game unbeaten streak that included key wins against League rivals Nobles and Rivers, along with a strong 2-0 road win against non-conference foe Exeter. After hardfought and tightly contested 1-0 losses to St. Sebastian’s and Brooks toward the middle of the schedule, the team tallied four wins from six matches to finish in third place in the ISL with a 12-3-2 overall record. The team qualified for the New England Class A Tournament for the second consecutive season, where it fell to #1 seed Worcester Academy 3-1 in the quarterfinals. The Class of 2017 leaves an impressive legacy. Since 2002, no other class has put together two successive seasons with more wins (26 total). This leaves the program in terrific shape, with high expectations for next year.

surrendered only 13 goals in 17 games. Kingston finishes his outstanding goalkeeping career with a 0.800 GAA, second-best since 2002. Combined with James Cahill ’20, the duo tallied eight shutouts this season. Next year’s captains, Brian Antonelli ’18 and Jack Bell ’18 (All ISL second team), also had key contributions for the back line. Antonelli was tasked with locking down the opponents’ best offensive players while Bell was equally steady in the middle of the field, cleaning up loose balls and winning the key 50-50 challenges with conviction. Duncan Grant ’18 adjusted well to his new role as sweeper, and Cole Matthews ’20 established himself as a promising young talent, earning a starting role in pre-season and never surrendering his spot at outside back. The team also benefitted from key contributions from Danny Griffin ’17 and Matt Bracken ’17 whenever their numbers were called.

Co-captains Robert Williamson ’17 and Chris Kingston ’17 (All ISL first team) led a defensive unit that

Once again, the engine of this year’s team was the midfield. Cam Gordon ’17 (All ISL first team) and

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Robbie Cronin ’17 (All ISL first team) orchestrated an attack that tallied 43 goals in 18 games, the second most since 2004. Gordon finishes his career on the top-20 points list for Belmont Hill while Cronin finishes his career with 10 goals and eight assists, placing him in the top 10 for both categories among Belmont Hill players over the last 15 seasons. Diego Pereira ’19 showed a tireless work ethic, allowing him to contribute on both ends of the field. Ben Ward ’19 and Hamza Shemsu ’19 also had their numbers called to log valuable minutes in the center of the field, while Michael Montanaro ’19, Warren Cross ’17, and Henry Forcier ’17 also contributed at the wide midfield position.

This year’s group of forwards showed excellent skill and touch in front of the goal. Evan Ricci ’17 (All ISL second team) finishes an incredible career having scored 20 goals in just two seasons, good enough to place fifth on the scoring list since 2002 at Belmont Hill. His 44 career points also place him fifth on the points list during this time. Alongside Ricci, first-year player Matthew Goncalves ’20 found the back of the net eight times, including a key game-winner against Middlesex. Adding to the goal tallies were Maahin Gulati ’18 and Leighton Dolan ’19, both hoping to build on solid seasons ahead of next fall.

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new faculty biographies

corey cofield

NEW FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES

Mr. Cofield teaches Latin Alpha and History 1, and is a Form I advisor. In addition, he is an assistant coach of football and varsity basketball. Prior to joining Belmont Hill, Mr. Cofield worked at Sun Life Financial as a revision consultant and held coaching positions at Belmont Hill and Framingham State University. Mr. Cofield is a 2008 graduate of The College of William and Mary and holds a B.A. in sociology.

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alistair debling

Mr. Coppedge joins Belmont Hill as a senior associate director of College counseling. In addition, Mr. Coppedge works with Form VI on senior projects, is a Form VI advisor, and coaches Middle School baseball. He comes to Belmont Hill from Tufts University, where he held the position of associate director of enrollment, undergraduate admissions. Mr. Coppedge also worked as the director of graduate support and admissions at the Epiphany School, where he was also the athletic director. He holds an M.Ed. from Harvard University Graduate School of Education and a B.A. in international relations with a minor in Spanish from Colgate University.

Mr. Debling comes to the Belmont Hill School faculty as a graduate of Harvard University. He holds an A.B. in visual and environmental studies and a secondary field in theater, dance, and media with a Citation in French. Mr. Debling teaches Photography, Digital Video, and Form I Art. He also is involved in the theater program here at the School, bringing his experience gained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England, and as a director with the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club.

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Mr. Mooney joined Belmont Hill after teaching history and English at Savannah Country Day School, where he also served as the campus diversity coordinator. At Belmont Hill, Mr. Mooney teaches English 1, English 3, American Literature, and Literature of Social Reflection. In addition, he is an advisor in Form III and for SAFE (Students Actively Fostering Equality). Mr. Mooney also coaches Middle School football and baseball. He graduated with an A.B. in American Studies and English from Kenyon College in 2012 and will receive his M.A. in English literature from the Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College in 2017.

Mrs. O’Connor rejoins the Belmont Hill School faculty—where she taught Upper and Middle School science from 2002–2006— after teaching at the Rivers School and Gann Academy and working as a private science and math tutor. Mrs. O’Connor teaches Science 1, Chemistry, and Biology. She is also a Form V advisor and coaches Middle School track. Mrs. O’Connor holds a B.A. in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience from Williams College.

craig schneider

Mr. Schneider comes to Belmont Hill from Malden Catholic High School, where he taught AP Physics and was the assistant coach for varsity soccer. At Belmont Hill, Mr. Schneider teaches Engineering and AP Physics and coaches JV soccer and Middle School basketball. In addition, he works with students in the Robotics Lab and advises in Form VI. He is a 2005 graduate of Trinity College with a B.S. in environmental science, and is a 2012 graduate of the University of New Haven with an M.S. in environmental science, ecology, and marine biology.

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Chris Richards, Ann Ryan, Tony Ryan, and Lora Farkas.

Shiyoung Roh, Jill Smith, and Mitali Prasad.

Steve O’Connell, Misti O’Connell, Kate Delhome, and Bob Delhome.

Jessica and Marc Blaustein.

Carolina Reyes, Mary OnwuamaUgbaja, and Carolyn Hintlian.

Members of the Belmont Hill community gather outside the Melvoin Academic Center.

Dan O’Connell ’87, Sonia O’Connell, Carrie Alto, and Peter Alto.

Carolyn and Nick Perrotta.

Kent Gonzales, Carole Gonzales, Mark Martines ’84, and Kristin Martines.

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strategic vision events Committed to assuring a bright future for Belmont Hill, last year the Board of Trustees initiated work on a Strategic Vision for the School. The steering committee was chaired by Ruthanne Fuller and Bill Achtmeyer ’73, and the nine task forces focused on academics, athletics, arts, boarding, faculty and staff, facilities, the student body, diversity, and financial sustainability. Meetings began in the spring of

2016, and the work continued through this past winter. A community-wide event was held on September 20 at which all constituencies—alumni, parents, past parents, and friends— provided important feedback. After soliciting additional comments from the Belmont Hill community, the Board expects to complete a report by the end of the school year that will provide a road map for the institution.

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Sam Parkhill ’55, Rick Melvoin, Meghan Wheldon, and Bill Stevenson.

Tony Ryan, Ann Ryan, and Arlene Spence.

Jon Biotti ’87 and Tagg Romney ’88.

Cliff Goodband ’97 and Chris Sweeney ’83.

Ethel Hamann and Rosaleen Walsh.

Emmett Lyne ’77 and Bill Achtmeyer ’73.

Terry Clarke and Alan Stanzler.

Community members hear from Belmont Hill trustees regarding the Strategic Vision planning process.

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George Lynch ’88, Ted Madden ’88, Amy Madden, and Warren Cross ’83.

Yuko Hunt and Karen Dawson.

Scott Gieselman ’81, Brian Mullaney ’77, and Bill Hunt.

Dave Antonelli ’06, Dan Ronan ’94, and David Antonelli.

Carl Dawson ’72, Carolyn Hintlian, Jamie Hintlian, and A.T. Desta ’05.

Jon Biotti ’87, Rick Melvoin, Warren Fields ’81, and Scott Gieselman ’81.

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25th annual henry b. sawyer, jr. ’32 golf tournament, dinner, and auction

Thank you to the many people who made the 25th Anniversary Henry B. Sawyer, Jr. ’32 Golf Tournament a tremendous success: generous sponsors, donors of amazing auction items, the 100+ golfers who braved the elements, and the hard-working committee and numerous friends for their outpouring of support. A record-breaking $52,000 was raised at the live and silent auctions, and $25,000 was anonymously donated to add to the $305,000 raised prior to the Tournament, enabling the completion of a fourth Henry B. Sawyer, Jr. ’32 Scholarship at Belmont Hill.

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Ken Martin ’65, Scott McGrath, Chris Simon ’80, and Pierre McGuire.

Roger Cogswell ’53, Tom Worthen ’53, and Paul Campbell ’53.

The Young family: C.J. ’86, Carl, Jeff ’91, and Chris ’98.

The winning foursome of D.J. Hynes ’01, Matt Drasser ’01, Kevin Galvin ’01, and Jeff Hamilton ’01.

Charlie Kenney, John Willis, John Grady ’66, and Josiah Wilde ’80.

Charlie Doar, Lane MacDonald, Ted Madden ’88, and Sam Kennedy.

Jay Bounty, Max Peckler, Jeff Drucker ’90, and John Carroll ’89.

Rick Melvoin, Debbie Sawyer, Robin Sawyer Rawls, and John Carroll ’89.

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Pam O’Neill, Nada Hart, and Jeff O’Neill ’87.

Robert and Cathy Jahrling.

Warren Cross ’83, Maureen Champa, and Mike Champa.

Kate and Bob Delhome.

Stephanie Paris Whitney, Elizabeth Scamperle Nagahama, Andrea Ricci, and Yuko Hunt.

Rick Melvoin and Jennifer Mugar Flaherty.

Caleb Collins ’93, Bill Knowlton, and Deb Knowlton.

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kwa speaker series Art collector and author Diane McManus Jensen October 13, 2016 1.

Carol Tee, Ann Foley, Rebecca Koeniger, and Michon Schenck.

Lora Farkas, Barbara Guilfoile, and Sarah Gosselin.

Mary Lou Monaco, Pam Awtrey, and Pam Yanofsky.

Ann Marie Wilkins and Bunny Melvoin.

Elizabeth Ward and Diane Carson.

Kathy Goodfellow, featured speaker Diane McManus Jensen, and RoseMary Fuss.

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grandparents and special friends day October 17, 2016 Guests of the Classes of 2021 and 2022 were invited to campus to attend a class and luncheon. The event was hosted by Grandparent Day Chairs Mr. and Mrs. Edward Madden and Dan Bridges. To start the morning, guests were invited to the chapel to hear remarks from the Grandparent Day Chairs as well as school administrators.

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Seated: Lisa Antonelli, Pam Yanofski, Polly Pike, and Linda Wiseman. Standing: Lynn Wheeler, Lora Farkas, Jan MacLeod, Karen Crowley, Mary Lou Monaco, and Betsy Parrot.

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Chris Durbin, Jennifer Bergantino, and Tim McCormack.

Rick Melvoin and Tony Ryan.

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Janice Grady, Jean Kingston, Travis Metz, and Beth Kendall.

Stephen Pellegrino, Leigh Hebard, and Jeff Drucker ’90.

Dan Curtin ’87, Kristin Curtin, and Rick Melvoin.

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map/safe breakfast January 5, 2017

Students, alumni, and faculty met for a breakfast featuring a “speed connection” exercise where attendees spend a few minutes having one-on-one conversations on a range of topics. Seated: Justin O’Neil-Riley ’18, Gabe Peterkin ’18, Quentin Harris ’18, Jake Carter ’18, Isaiah Collins ’18, David Mitchell ’18, James Cardichon ’17, Arnav Prasad ’18, Kerby Roberson ’19, Charlie Booth ’19, Lebanos Mengistu ’17, Augustus Lamb ’17, Macdony Charles ’18, Donovan Payne ’18, and Myron Duarte ’18. Standing: Emeka Ekwelum ’08, Juliette Zener, Arianna Vailas, Jean Robison, Axel Marcelin ’14, CJ Hacker, Lauren Hamilton, June Schmunk, Caleb Collins ’93, Carl Dawson ’72, Donna David, A.T. Desta ’05, David Bright ’83, Michael Vrotsos ’81, John Grady ’66, Ben Sorkin, Emmett Lyne ’77, Steve Carr ’93, Chris Sweeney ’83, Steve George, Jeanne Tift, John McAlpin, John Sarrouf ’89, Charlie Doar, and Rick Melvoin.

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map dinner and program October 28, 2016 The year’s event featured keynote speaker Jim Reynolds ’74, the Head of the Upper School at Browning School in Manhattan, and honored Harry Duvall ’83, the Director of the South Boston Boys and Girls Club, with the MAP Award. Please visit www.belmonthill.org/ map to see video remarks from the event. Save the date for the 10th MAP Dinner and Program: September 22, 2017.

Caleb Collins ’93, 2016 MAP Award recipient Harry Duvall ’83, Rick Melvoin, Josh Kraft, and keynote speaker Jim Reynolds ’74.

Sasha Vasu ’22.

John Ferrick, Lola Fernandez, and Elizabeth Hinds-Ferrick.

Vinita Shah, Varun Shah ’17, and Mihir Shah.

Dan Peirce ’74, Jason Hurd ’90, and A.T. Desta ’05.

Karen Dawson, Gofraan Mohammed Ali, Malak Mahmoud, and Mohammed Osman ’17.

David Bright ’83, Tim Brown ’20, and Peter Brown.

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cross family fitness center dedication October 28, 2016 Strength and conditioning programs and equipment have changed significantly since the Jordan Athletic Center was built 16 years ago. Two years ago, the School started the process to overhaul the weight room and ultimately selected Sorinex, a leading innovator in American-made strength and conditioning equipment. Sorinex has provided weight room equipment to colleges, military bases, and 90 percent of the NFL, including the New England Patriots. Belmont Hill now has one of the best strength and conditioning facilities of any secondary school in the country. Highlights of the new weight room include: performance sport flooring; treadmills, bikes, and an elliptical machine to offer conditioning and other aerobic workouts; a full run of dumbbells, kettlebells, and medicine balls; two 45-degree leg presses; two glute ham benches; a recovery station for flexibility work and myofascial release; two “pit sharks,” which are used to train the squat and deadlift movements safely and effectively; and eight custom-built racks for enhanced strength development.

The School is grateful for the work, vision, and generosity of the Cross family, who made this firstclass facility for Belmont Hill’s students and future generations possible. A plaque by the entrance of the fitness center reads: CROSS FAMILY FITNESS CENTER GIVEN BY

PATRICIA CROSS IN HONOR OF

WARREN “RED” CROSS KRISTIN AND WARREN CROSS, JR. ’83 MELISSA AND DAVID BOWSER CYNTHIA AND TERRY BOYLE DAPHNE AND SEAN RAYMENT

Pat Cross, a very special person and friend of this school, died on November 17. Mrs. Cross was a Belmont Hill parent, grandparent (of nine boys), one of the first female trustees of the School, a long-time member of the Corporation, and chair of the Grandparents Committee. The opening of the Cross Family Fitness Center was another example of her generosity and vision. Yet she was so much more: a devoted friend to so many, a great mentor to Heads of School not only here but also at Tenacre and Dana Hall, and a person of grace and spirit whose very presence made all of us feel better.

Warren Cross ’83 and Pat Cross at the dedication.

Mike Stella (owner, Stella Strength & Conditioning), Warren Cross ’83, George Tahan, and Rick Melvoin.

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homecoming October 19, 2016 Spectators were treated to varsity contests (soccer beat Milton 1-0, football beat Thayer 34-16), children and families enjoyed indoor mini golf, and this year’s refreshments included a grilledcheese food truck. Save the date for next year’s Homecoming on September 23, 2017.

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head of the charles regatta October 23, 2016 Belmont Hill/Winsor Boathouse Belmont Hill friends are invited for an open house on the Sunday of Head of Charles each year. Save the date October 22, 2017. 1.

Elisabeth Wilder Richards, Ann Ryan, Greg Wilkins, and Chris Richards.

Shiyoung Roh and Ian Meyer ’13.

Steve George, Ryan Williams ’17, Patrick Shea ’17, Robert Jahrling ’17, Henry Thomas ’18, Robbie Warming ’17, and Chris Richards.

Rick Melvoin with Amita and Avinash Shukla.

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class agent and reunion committee kickoff November 10, 2016 Hosted by Joe Curtin ’80 in the offices of Prince Lobel Tye LLP in Boston. 1.

Zack Farkas ’13, Terry Goguen ’12, and Eric Green ’12.

Sean Mullaney ’79, Dan Curtin ’87, and Joe Curtin ’80.

Kevin Connors ’97 and Cliff Goodband ’97.

Tom Muse ’10, Bobby Alexander ’10, and Eddie Harvey ’11.

Ugo DiBiase ’09, John Leddy ’09, and Kevin Tarbell ’09.

Steve Gogolak ’01, Chip Gibson ’01, and Chip Tarbell ’76.

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ALUMNI HOLIDAY DINNER HONORING DR. JOHN G. BROOKS ’60 December 8, 2016

The remarks below were delivered by Dr. Keith Loud ’85.

As the current incumbent of the chair that Dr. Brooks first held, it is an indescribable pleasure for me to stand here at the intersection of the two institutions that have had the greatest impact on my personal and professional development—Belmont Hill and the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth, which we affectionately refer to as “CHaD.”

at CHaD led by a Belmont Hill man! But that alone did not convince me to go there. The “hook” was Dr. Brooks’ vision that CHaD would be known as the “best small residency program in the country”—and it would do so through a strong commitment to academic and clinical rigor—a value that resonated with me thanks to Mr. Michael Sherman.

Mr. Edward Gallagher ’66 diverted me, as a Third Former, from my nascent professional hockey career to consider sports medicine, in the form of athletic training. Returning to the Hill to teach science after college at Harvard (also following in Dr. Brooks’ footsteps), I knew that I would need to continue to work with that population in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine. And I will always credit the late Cliff Goodband for the letter of recommendation that got me into medical school at McGill University.

Like the best of his generation of pediatric pulmonary leaders, John had a solid foundation in physiology. He interrupted his medical education at Dartmouth and Harvard to spend a year studying the physiology of respiratory control in the lab of Marsh Tenney at Dartmouth. After his pediatric training in Colorado and a brief stint at Chapel Hill, he spent two years in clinical training and basic research at the Cardiovascular Research Institute in San Francisco, where he was a part of early work on the respiratory physiology of newborns and infants. As a young faculty member at the University of Colorado, John’s enthusiasm for the

Traveling down to Dartmouth to explore residency training in pediatrics, I was thrilled to find the program

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field, his appreciation of pulmonary physiology, and his clinical expertise on the ward and in the critical care unit were recognized by the many house officers and fellows he inspired and by the growing national pediatric pulmonary community. He was recruited in 1979 to establish the Pediatric Pulmonary Division at the University of Rochester in New York and remained there as division chief until he returned home to Dartmouth as the James Squires Professor and Inaugural Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and founding Director of CHaD. Among the many accomplishments that justify John’s recognition, I will highlight two in which Dr. Brooks

exhibited qualities that I associate with a Belmont Hill education. In so doing I must acknowledge the perspective shared with me by Dr. Brooks’ colleague and friend from Rochester, Dr. John McBride. Pediatric pulmonology was recognized as a distinct specialty of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) in the early 1980s, largely as a result of the efforts of a small group of individuals in the American Thoracic Society, where John was chair of its Pediatric Assembly. While formal recognition of pediatric pulmonology by the ABP may seem natural to those of you outside of medicine, at the time this move was dramatically contentious. There was stiff opposition from influ-

Loyal alumni from the Class of 1960 have long lauded John G. Brooks for “a rare blend of bold and inventive professional achievement, modesty, and exemplary moral character,” three pillars of Belmont Hill School. Their loyalty aside, those classmates could not be more correct. A distinguished medical career took John to many stops in the United States and abroad, none more beloved than up at Dartmouth, where he chaired the Pediatrics Department. Yet his greatest legacy was not regional or national, but international, in his research and leadership in addressing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Who knows how many thousands of children his efforts have saved? An act of fate cut short John’s career, but his grace, and the support of a loving family, have helped him not merely endure but persevere. In 1981, this school honored John G. Brooks of the Class of 1929 for “integrity and leadership within his profession,” a man who strove to “serve his community.” Sharing those same noble values with his father, it is hard to imagine a more fitting “son of a son of Belmont Hill” as the first second-generation recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award than John Graham Brooks III.

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Rick Melvoin, John Brooks ’60, and Christie Brooks.

Fez Morse ’40 and Jeannie Morse.

ential members of the national Pediatric Allergy/ Immunology community and from some primary care and critical care pediatric practitioners. Even among pediatric pulmonologists, there were those who considered the specialty primarily research based and who opposed the requirement for clinical certification. Dr. Brooks traveled across the country to represent the interests of the specialty. In all these negotiations, John’s respectful approach to everyone he met, coupled with his unquestioned integrity and determination that pediatric pulmonology receive the recognition it deserved and required, kept the process moving forward to a successful conclusion. He was the first chair of the pediatric pulmonary sub-board from 1984 to 1987, and holds the first certificate for credentials in pediatric pulmonology issued by the ABP. Perhaps John’s most consequential contribution to children was his role in the arena of infant apnea and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the adoption of the Back to Sleep Program. The history of SIDS is a complex one marked by controversy and, occasionally, by unclear thinking. As mentioned, John was involved with research in this area from his earliest physiology training and clinical career. When the challenge to SIDS and sleep position developed, John used

The Class of 1960 gathered before the dinner. Pictured from left to right, seated: Bob Kargman, Veronica Morgan, Karen Nickels, Susan Morrison, Art Norton, John Brooks, Christie Brooks, Tom Warren, Sally Patrick, and Dave Morrison. Standing: Ann Wadsworth, Chris Wadsworth, Mike Morgan, Alex Norton, Marylou Welch, Bob Nickels, John Welch, Rob Russo, Larry Feinberg, Rick Wile, Sandy MacMahon, Anne Marie Warren, Jim MacMahon, and Gerry Patrick.

a sabbatical year working with the eminent epidemiologist Dr. Jean Golding at the University of Bristol in England, assessing evidence from throughout the world that stomach sleeping contributed to the incidence of SIDS. Utilizing to great benefit this rigorous scientific grounding as well as a thoughtful and calm approach, John was an early and confident voice bringing clinical practice back to rationality. It is difficult to remember the acrimony surrounding the simple recommendation that infants sleep on their backs. Throughout, John was a reassuring influence both with the pediatric pulmonary community regarding the fact that supine sleeping did not increase the risk of aspiration and with the public that this change would, in fact, save lives. In recognition of his pivotal role in this process, the Na-

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tional SIDS Alliance awarded John the Edith McShane Service Award in 2000. It can be argued that John’s efforts in this regard saved thousands of lives over the subsequent years, including perhaps those of our own children and grandchildren. Back at CHaD, we were just beginning to achieve our goal of becoming the best small residency in the country. Dr. Brooks had recruited a stellar faculty and staff, all committed to the cause, and most of whom remain there today. Then came the terrible morning in the early spring of 1999. Our faculty, visibly shaken, shared the news at the morning report that the night before, traveling the same route that I will drive back home tomorrow morning, Dr. Brooks had struck a moose. He was in the ICU. Those who had visited him there were particularly distraught. Dr. John Modlin, his successor and my predecessor as chair, recently reminded me that “six months later, we were all still in a fog.” It took about six years for the department to regain its momentum to where it had been at the time of Dr. Brooks’ accident. Five years later, in 2010, I used my 25th Belmont Hill Reunion as cover to quietly sneak in from Ohio to Dartmouth to interview for an open position (not my current one). Imagine my joy in finding Dr. Brooks under the tent, celebrating his 50th with so many of you in the room tonight. We enjoyed lunch together, and I took it as a sign that it was high time to return to CHaD. Today we are recommitted to Dr. Brooks’ vision, and I am reassured that at least every five years I can update him on our progress at our shared milestone reunions here.

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Jack Makris ’87 and Darren Sullivan ’87.

Emmett Lyne ’77, Kendra Bradner, and Dylan Hayre ’04.

Steve Feldman, Jeff Hamilton ’01, and Jeff Drucker ’90.

Karen Dawson, Dan Bridges, and Carl Dawson ’72.

frozen fenway reception January 11, 2017

Once again, Belmont Hill had the privilege to play one of its regular season games on the Fenway ice. Parents, faculty, alumni, students, and family members were invited to the Royal Rooters Club, an amazing venue inside Fenway Park, for a pre-game reception. After the reception, it was time for the hockey game, and the boys did not disappoint as they remained undefeated at Frozen Fenway with a convincing 4-1 victory over Tabor Academy. It was a memorable night for all involved.

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The B Flats, led by Donnell Patterson, are always a highlight of the luncheon.

Margot Rohrer, Dinny Starr, and Tracey Cannistraro.

Dr. Elizabeth Davis, Belmont Hill science faculty member.

Marizela Klebe and Amira Fahmy.

Cynthia Keefe, Mary Beth Palladino, Elizabeth-Hinds Ferrick, and Beth Ramsey.

Laura Andriolo, Heidi Driscoll, Marissa Lazor, and Heidi Cheris.

Barbara Bailey, Ann Ryan, Laurie Plumb, and Pamela Gannon Douglas.

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At the 25th Henry B. Sawyer, Jr. ’32 Golf Tournament in Concord, Massachusetts in September: Chris Biotti ’85, Mike O’Leary ’97, Kevin Caulfield, and Norb Unger ’97.

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GRAND REUNION INCLUDES ALL THEIR 50 TH REUNION, AND ARE INVITED BACK EACH YEAR. JOIN US ON CAMPUS MAY 20, 2017.

CLASS OF 1937 - 80 TH REUNION CLASS OF 1942 - 75 TH REUNION CLASS OF 1947 - 70 TH REUNION

TONY FLETCHER writes, “I retired from the practice of law on January 1, 2016— doing some reading and a little writing and walking.”

DAVID PERKINS writes, “I moved outside of Sedona to the wilds of Cornville. Health’s good; tennis fair; golf frustrating.”

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GIL SWIFT writes, “My wife and I continue to enjoy spending May through October at our cabin in central Minnesota but then are quite happy to spend the remaining seven months in central North Carolina. We don’t miss the winters after enduring them for 30 plus years. All the best to my classmates.”

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From Eufaula, AL, CHARLIE SWIFT writes, “I still hope to make it back for my 70th in

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CURT GWILLIAM writes, “My wife and I took a brief vacation to New England this fall. Spent a few days in Wolfeboro, NH. That town has changed since 1957 when JIM HODGES, TED WELCH, and I spent several

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weekends water skiing.”

2020. All the best.”

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DAVID BROOKS writes, “I’m so very pleased for the recognition of achievement for classmate JOHN BROOKS. One good sidelight has been the reconnection with old classmates as this recognition developed. Golly, we were a sassy group!” BOB GAYNOR and his fruitful retirement career as a sculptor were the subjects of an extensive feature article that appeared in the Boston Globe on February 27, 2017. Gaynor has added a bronze statue of LA Dodger pitcher Sandy Koufax to his yard in Newton. Visit his website for photos and text of the Globe article: www.gaynorsculpture.com.

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RONALD DRUKER, who is President of the Druker Company, Ltd., was awarded the

Barbara and Pete Birnie ’53 and their son, Doug, visited the Alumni House on November 18, 2016.

Class of 1967 Reunion planning lunch November 11, 2016. John Fitzgerald, Alan Woodward, Paul Kaufmann, Chris Alt, and Linc Holmes.

Members of the Class of 1960 met at the Canoe Club in Hanover, NH, for dinner on August 26. Ann Wadsworth, John Brooks, Alex Norton, Chris Wadsworth, Christie Brooks, and Art Norton. Photo was taken by classmate Bob Russo.

An informal group of alumni from the late ’70s and early ’80s attended a varsity wrestling meet on February 1. As usual, the team did not disappoint, beating Noble and Greenough 66-18 and St. Sebastian’s 69-12.

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Rick Melvoin and Tim Fulham ’74 at the fall MAP Dinner.

Tony Green ’74 and Caleb Collins ’93 at the fall MAP Dinner.

Carl Dawson ’72 and Jim Reynolds ’74 at the fall MAP Dinner. Reynolds, Head of the Upper School at the Browning School, was the keynote speaker for the evening. See page 34 for additional photos of the event.

Rachel Levine ’75 with Rick Melvoin on October 21, 2016, after she delivered powerful remarks at a school meeting. Visit the School website for a video of the entire speech.

Veterans Day School Meeting on November 11, 2017, featured speaker USCG CDR. Richard Kermond ’77. Pictured following the Chapel, Emmett Lyne ’77, Jim Peck ’77, Rick Melvoin, CDR. Richard Kermond ’77, and Chris O’Connell ’77.

A tradition started prior to their graduation, members of the Class of 1984 get together every year for touch football followed by pizza and beer on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This was the 36th round. Pictured: Wayne Fitzpatrick, Randy Catlin, Mark Martines, Tad Gulesarian, Brian McCarthy, and Jon Smollen. Not pictured: Matt Crozier. Matt made it for the game but could not join for pizza.

A mini reunion of the Class of 1985 at the Pats game included Kyle Delaney, Andy Donahue, Ed Mahoney, Bob Popeo, Sean Rockett, Paul Tutun, Tom Bachner, Erik Lowrey, Chris Biotti, and a surprise visit from Billy Driscoll and Todd Copeland.

2016 Shattuck City Champions award at the Seaport Boston Hotel on September 27, 2016. DON ROBINSON writes, “Caroline and I are still in Colorado Springs. I continue to work part-time, still thinking about retiring. I hope to get back east for our 55th.”

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1983 GREG DAYTON was officially recognized and inducted into the New York Blues Hall

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of Fame on July 16, 2016. Greg’s first solo album, Lonesome Road, was issued the same weekend. JOSHUA LEVY, co-chair of Ropes & Gray’s government enforcement practice group and co-chair of the firm’s diversity committee, has been recognized as a 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Mr. Levy received the honor for his role in securing a complete acquittal of a real

estate developer indicted on federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges in connection with Wynn Resorts’ purchase of land to develop a $2 billion luxury casino resort near Boston. At Ropes & Gray, Mr. Levy represents global companies, especially life sciences and healthcare companies, in cross-border investigations and in domestic investigations into alleged violations of the False Claims Act; the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; and the federal anti-kickback statute.

Beau Thomas Clarke, son of Meredith and Penn Clarke ’92, was born on November 1, 2016.

Class of 2001 members: Ben Finnegan, Chip Gibson, Steve Gogolak, and Matt Brogan at the Henry B. Sawyer, Jr. ’32 Golf Tournament at the Concord Country Club in September.

Andrew McCarthy married Virginia Adair on September 24, 2016, at the Hillsboro Club in Florida. There were several Belmont Hill alumni in attendance: Patrick Hughes ’01 was best man, Paul Kelly ’01 and Phil Arias ’01 were groomsmen, along with Steve Gogolak ’01 and Tom Martin ’00.

Kristen and Andrew Woodward ’02 welcomed a son, Hughes Martin Woodward, on July 16, 2016. He is the first grandchild for Elise and Alan Woodward ’67.

Brian Aldrich ’03 and Kristen Kelley were married on June 17, 2016, in Chicago, with alumni in attendance: Jamie Marcus ’03, Timothy O’Connell ’02, Brian Aldrich ’03, Kristen Aldrich, Scott Aldrich ’01, Alison Aldrich, Rachel Aldrich, and Timothy Aldrich ’05.

Robert Palladino ’05 married Hope Sullivant on July 16, 2016, at the Essex Resort and Spa in Essex, VT. Belmont Hill alumni in attendance included best man Nick Lehr ’05, groomsman Kevin Keefe ’05, Miles McAlpin ’05, Marshall Nevins ’05, Chris DeBaere ’05, Sean Clancy ’05, and Rick Dunn ’75 (Hope’s uncle). Rob and Hope are now living in New York City, where he is a currency trader at Deutsche Bank. First Row: Nick Lehr ’05, Miles McAlpin ’05, Hope Sullivant, Rob Palladino ’05, Kevin Keefe ’05, and Chris DeBaere ’05. Second Row: Marshall Nevins ’05, Rick Dunn ’75, and Sean Clancy ’05.

Mr. Levy previously spent seven years as a federal prosecutor in the Economic Crimes Unit at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. As a prosecutor, he was profiled in an American Lawyer story about leading federal prosecutors for his work at the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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1993 Ridley Scott has hired veteran producer KEVIN WALSH as new president of the Scott Free Productions banner. Walsh, who is a producer of the Kenneth Lonergan-directed Manchester by the Sea, has been readying the Michael Gracey-directed Fox musical about P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman,

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on which he is executive producer. Walsh took the reins at Fox-based Scott Free in December 2016. Said Walsh: “I am honored to join Ridley and his fantastic team at Scott Free—he’s an entrepreneur who has built one of the most robust and successful production companies in our industry. I could not be more thrilled to work alongside him as we continue to build it.”

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2009 After graduating from Boston College in 2013, JIMMY HARVEY worked in finance at State Street Bank in Boston. Jimmy moved to Los Angeles to teach for City Year for two years then started in September 2016 at UCLA Graduate School of Education. He really enjoys teaching. STEVE IZEN was named to Forbes 30 under 30 in the retail and ecommerce category. “Izen’s Lokai brand of beaded bracelets has become a bona fide phenomenon, on sale at more than 5,000 locations in 170 countries.

Health records for graduates from the Classes of 2010 and 2011 will be destroyed, according to state law, on June 30, 2017. If you would like your personal record, you may email Donna David in the Health Clinic at davidd@belmonthill.org. Be sure to include your full name and the address to which you would like these records sent. If it is more convenient, you may also call the Health Clinic: 617.993.5335.

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The $18 collectible multicolored rubber bangles each contain a droplet of mud from the Dead Sea and water from Mount Everest to represent life’s highs and lows. They’ve been spotted on the wrists of athletes and celebs alike. Izen gives 10 percent of net profits to charity; he’s raised over $7 million to date.”

2011 Class of 2011 TIM BARNICLE and HARRY HILL recently launched a podcast called, “How I Got Here.” Each episode features a different guest telling the story of how they found success in life, with a particular focus on their early careers. It kicked off a few weeks back with Tom Brokaw, and has

A Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center “Cycle for Survival” fundraising event was held in Boston in February. Team Fabulisa is led by Barry Gallup, Jr. ’06 and was the number-one bike team in Boston for the fifth year. Some of the event participants included, from left to right, front row: Wes Stephanian ’06, Matt Gordon ’06, Samantha Johnson, and Matt Murphy. Standing: Chris Butler, Kevin McNamara ’07, Karen Hansch, Barry Gallup, Jr. ’06, Samantha Granatell, and Steve Hernandez.

Barry Gallup ’06 and Corey Gatewood ’07 attended the Notre Dame vs. Stanford football game at Notre Dame on October 15, 2016. Barry, who graduated from Notre Dame, was a receiver, and Corey, who graduated from Stanford, was a defensive back.

Rachael and Mike Kinnealey ’08 welcomed their daughter, Mary Katherine, on September 28, 2016.

Clint Porte ’10, Joe Troderman ’12, and Jeff Ott ’12 at the Belmont Hill summer reception in August.

followed up with Larry King, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Maria Shriver. MATT PAWLOWSKI and DARA ALIZADEH are both teaching at Winchester College in Winchester, U.K. Founded in 1382, Winchester is the oldest public school in England. Matt teaches Latin; Dara teaches economics. They team up to catch rowing, a passion started at Belmont Hill. They enjoyed a visit to the Hill before Christmas, when they were able to reconnect with mentors who still influence their lives.

Since graduating from Dartmouth in 2015, EDDIE HARVEY has been working for Cambridge Associates in Boston. He continues to run for fun and has competed in several road races, recently winning the Chatham 10K. He also rowed in a Dartmouth alumni 8, which included RYAN GANONG ’09. ROB CAGGIANO, along with his two college roommates at Babson College, founded OnDemand Storage, a technology-based, full-service storage company headquartered in Braintree, MA. OnDemand Storage eliminates the need for self-storage by providing customers with a service that includes pickup, storage, and return. A state-of-the-art, online inventory system allows customers to organize and request delivery of their items at any time. The company operates in the Greater Boston area and also offers storage for college students’ belongings over the summer. Since opening its doors in early 2016, OnDemand Storage has stored items for universities, restaurants, and local small businesses.

Carl Hesler ’13 was featured on the October 2016 cover of New England Hockey Journal.

Faculty member Stew Steffey (center) ran into Chris Bracken ’15 and William Galligan ’16 at Yale in January. Bracken is a sophomore, writing for the Yale newspaper. Galligan is a freshman, continues his acting, and is in the cast of a spring play.

Boston College dinner, September 27, 2016. Seated: David Hincks ’14, Matthew Harrity ’15, Drew Morrissey ’14, and Zack Farkas ’13. Standing: Al Murphy ’98 and Teddy Mitropoulos ’11.

Bowdoin College luncheon on October 19 in Brunswick: Brendan Pulsifer ’16, John Curtin ’14, and Arman Ashrafi ’13.

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Middlebury College lunch in Middlebury, VT, October 25: John Gosselin ’16, Noah Levine ’15, Hilal Dahleh ’15, Matt O’Neal ’15, Joey LaLiberte ’14, Thomas Wolpow ’16, Mike Najjar ’13, J.P. Miller ’13, and Evan Chaletzky ’15.

Harvard College dinner in Cambridge, November 2, 2016, standing: faculty member Jeremiah McCarthy ’94, young and recent alumni chair Teddy Mitropoulos ’11, Eric Kim ’14, Henry Cousins ’13, Jeff Ott ’12, Sean Fahey ’14, faculty members Chris Richards and Michael Sherman. Seated: Abdurezak Shemsu ’13, Ian Meyer ’13, Alexander Richards ’14, Cam Chiarelli ’15, and Jeremy Welborn ’14.

Brown University lunch in Providence, December 9, 2016, from left to right: Peter McHugh ’13, Kyle Laracey ’13, Blake Gilbert-Bono ’16, Michael O’Neill ’15, Sean Rayment ’16, Alex Santangelo ’15, Nick Brown ’15, Vishnu Nair ’16, Max Gustafson ’13, Trent Green ’14, and Richard Jarvis ’13.

The annual post-Thanksgiving alumni basketball game was held on November 25.

Recent alumni gathered at the Boston Sail Loft on November 25.

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CARL HESLER was featured on the cover of the October edition of the New England Hockey Journal. “Carl Hesler is a great leader because he’s able to match his words and actions,” said Belmont Hill coach JEREMIAH MCCARTHY ’94. “I think he’s an extraordinary young man who is utilizing skills inherent to himself and those acquired during his tremendous growth while at Belmont Hill.” Currently a junior at Dartmouth College, he will be the 118th captain in the history of the program. At Belmont Hill, Hesler was the captain in his senior year and led the team to an ISL

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2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like one, please contact us at alumni@belmonthill.org and let us know when you would like to pick it up at the Belmont Hill Alumni House. If you are unable to pick up the yearbook, one can be mailed to you at the USPS book rate. Thank you,

2015 CHARLIE MICHALOWSKI made his freshman debut with the hockey team at Dartmouth in the season opener against Michigan on October 29, 2016.

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FACULTY & STAFF NEWS Submitted by JOE SNIDER ’52: PRENTICE DOWNES, or “Spike” as he was known during my time at the School, 1948–52, was a legendary teacher at Belmont Hill from 1933 until his death in 1959, with a five-year break for war work. Alumni who were fortunate enough to be his students, and less fortunate ones as well, might be interested to know that a marvelous book by him and a two-volume set of his journals are now in print. The books all describe his travels in northern Canada during the period 1936–47. A Professor of English at the University of New Brunswick has devoted decades to editing and bringing the material to publication. I’ve never read anything like them, and I highly recommend them. The book is Sleeping Island, in a new and improved edition, 2011, and the journals are “Distant Summers: P.G. Downes’ Journals of Travels in Northern Canada,” Vols. I and II, 2012. They are available from McGahern Stewart Publishing, mcspublishing@gmail.com.

Admission Assistant MAURA KINNEALEY and her husband, former faculty member MICHAEL KINNEALEY, welcome their granddaughter, Mary Katherine Kinnealey, born on September 28, 2016. Mary Katherine is the daughter of alumnus MICHAEL KINNEALEY ’08 and his wife, Rachael.

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The faculty challenged the senior members of the varsity soccer team to a contest on November 16, 2016. Despite the inclement weather, a great time was had by all with the faculty winning 5-1 over the seniors.

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Dan Bridges and Jeff Fast.

Mary Swain, Fred Richardson, and Eddie Gallagher ’66.

Rick Melvoin and Fred Richardson.

Fran Kirby, Susan Gallagher, and Ted Burt.

Chris Wadsworth and Ross Roberts.

Whitey Morange and Hans Wachtmeister.

Seated: Ingemarie Richardson, Fred Richardson, Dan Bridges, Jeff Fast, and Chris Wadsworth. Standing: Kevin Fleming, Don Bradley, George Seeley, Ross Roberts, Rick Melvoin, Bob Arnold, Dave Greer, John Petrie, Bob Cressey, Mary Prendergast, Harold Prenatt, Ann Coté, Fran Kirby, Donna David, John MacLean, Susan Seeley, Mary Swain, John McAlpin, Susan Gallagher, Jeremiah McCarthy ’94, Lena Morange, Eddie Gallagher ’66, Whitey Morange, Hans Wachtmeister, and Ted Burt.

A luncheon was held on February 1 in observance of former faculty member FRED RICHARDSON’s 90th birthday. Mr. Richardson was a faculty member at Belmont Hill from 1958 to 1990.

Staff member DENNIS CHIN and his wife, Kristina, welcomed their son Theodore ‘Tedy’ Albert Chin on March 31, 2017. Tedy joins sisters EmmaGayle and Elexis.

SEND US YOUR NEWS! The Belmont Hill community would love to know what former faculty and staff are doing. Please email: communications@belmonthill.org with your news. If you have a recent photo you would like to share of yourself, your family, travel, etc., please include it with your message.

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belmont hill memorabilia

Smathers & Branson Needlepoint Wallet An attractive credit card wallet featuring the Belmont Hill Sextant in needlepoint and finished with Italian leather. This slim wallet (4"x3") provides enough room for cards, cash, and an ID, but does not take up too much room in the pocket or bag. $55

Belmont Hill School Captain’s Chair Solid hardrock maple captain’s chair with cherry arms and back with laser-engraved Belmont Hill logo makes a meaningful gift anytime. Shipped directly to your home or office. $475 plus $29 for basic shipping. $19 for one line of personalization. Please allow 4–6 weeks for delivery.

Golf Balls Titleist ProVI Golf Balls with Belmont Hill Sextant. Package of three. $20

Cape Cod Belt Company Luggage tag. $10 Key fob. $5

Vineyard Vines Silk Belmont Hill Neckties Sports ties: Lacrosse sticks with Belmont Hill sextant; winged foot with Belmont Hill sextant. $75 Solid color tie with small Belmont Hill Sextant. Pictured: Navy Blue, Raspberry, Light Blue, Pink, and Orange. $75

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Smathers & Branson Visor Needlepoint golf visor. $25

Belmont Hill navy blue baseball cap. $15

VOmax cycling jersey. $75

Cross Pen All-chrome ballpoint pen with Belmont Hill Sextant. $45

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For your convenience, credit card orders are accepted by phone. Contact Eileen Foley at 617.993.5202 or stop by the Alumni House at 19 Marsh Street.

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The School has received word of the deaths of alumni Richard M. Holcombe ’38, Henry A. Wood ’47, and George B. Dodge, Jr. ’48. Their obituaries will appear in the next edition of the Bulletin.

EDWARD C.P. THOMAS

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Born in Windsor, VT, Mr. Thomas was raised there until age 11, when his family moved to Cambridge, MA. He went on to attend Harvard College in the Class of 1941, joining the U.S. Navy in 1940 for service as a lieutenant on a minesweeper. After World War II, he left the Navy and worked at the Vermont Marble Company and then as an investment advisor in Philadelphia, PA, where he and his wife, Marjorie, lived for almost 50 years.

FREDERICK S. CARR

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Edward C.P. (Ned) Thomas, of Bedford, MA, died on December 15, 2016. He was 97.

In addition to Marjorie, his wife of 75 years, he is survived by his son, Morton, and daughter, Elizabeth McMullen and her husband, William McMullen. He also leaves his daughter-in-law, Anne, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Edward and Christopher Thomas.

Frederick Sumner Carr, of Brunswick, ME, formerly of Yarmouth, ME, and Concord, MA, died on October 5, 2016. He was 92.

reading, study, gardening, and concert-going, and they continued to enjoy sailing and skiing, along with travel in Europe and this country.

Born in Boston in 1924, Mr. Carr was the son of the late Moses F. and Helen White Carr. He went on to Harvard College and, after joining the U.S. Navy’s V-12 Program, was transferred to Yale for the next three years, later returning to Harvard to complete his A.B. in extension studies.

Mary (Baker) Carr, his wife of 68 years, died in 2014. He is survived by four children, Frederick S. Jr. ’65, of Cambridge, MA, Hope Baker-Carr, of S. Burlington, VT, Stephen E. ’70 and his wife, Kathryn (Kate), of Newburyport, MA, and Sarah (Sayzie), of Hudson, NY; six grandsons, Timothy and Andrew Swanson, of S. Burlington, Nathaniel H. Carr and his wife, Katie, of West Roxbury, MA, Nicholas C. Carr, of South Boston, MA, George Carr and his wife, Molly, of Yarmouth, and Ian F.C. Carr of New York, NY; his great granddaughter, Adelaide, and great grandson, Teddy; his brother, Moses F. Carr, Jr. ’44, of Cohasset, MA, and Pike NH; his sister, Cynthia C. Rodman, and her husband, Oliver, of Hingham, MA; his sister-in-law, Rosamond Carr, of Milton, MA; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Samuel B. Carr.

After several years in the retail business and as a manufacturer’s representative for a furniture concern, Mr. Carr began work as a purchasing agent at Harvard, serving the University during the period of its great expansion in the 1950s and 1960s. At his early retirement, he moved to Maine, where he had lived for a time early in his career and spent many memorable years afterward with his family sailing the coast in the summer and skiing in the winter. As a permanent resident, he and his wife, Mary, found rewards in volunteer work,

Devoted to his family and to rowing, Mr. Thomas was the family historian and storyteller. For nearly 30 years, he and his wife were members of the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia, where he served on the vestry.

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ARTHUR M. CLARKE, JR.

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KENNETH M. HAMILTON

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K. WINSLOW COONS

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Arthur M. Clarke, Jr., of Essex, MA, died in June 2015. He was 90. Immediately after graduation, Mr. Clarke was inducted into the U.S. Army. After training in the field artillery at Fort Bragg, NC, he served in Europe, landing in France with the invasion force at Utah Beach in 1944. He remained with General Patton’s Third Army until it reached Paris, then switched to General Patch’s Seventh, for service through Alsace-Lorraine until reaching Salzburg. Kenneth M. Hamilton, of Springfield, VA, died on June 2, 2016. He was 87. Born in 1929, he was the son of the late Mildred (Thayer) Hamilton and Charles F. Hamilton, headmaster of Belmont Hill 1942–1971. Mr. Hamilton went on to Williams College, where he earned his A.B. degree, and Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean and Vietnam wars and retired as a captain. Following his naval service, he worked as a civilian for the Board for Correction of Naval Records.

K. Winslow (Win) Coons of Annapolis, MD, died on February 3, 2017. He was 85. Born in Boston, MA, in 1931, Mr. Coons was the son of the late Quentin L. and Persis (Wallace) Coons. He grew up in Cambridge and Norwell, MA, and went on to Harvard College, graduating in 1953. After serving for two years in the U.S. Army 1st Signal Company in Würzburg, Germany, as a staff sergeant, he embarked on a series of packaged goods marketing positions for major firms in New York, including Lever Brothers and General Foods, and later others in the mid-Atlantic. It was the marketing of Doxsee Foods clam products there that introduced him to the seafood industry, his chosen field for the next 40 years. In 1978, he earned a master’s degree in marine affairs at the University of Rhode Island and was hired as director of the Rhode Island Seafood Council. Two years later, Mr. Coons helped found and was named executive director of the New England Fisheries Development Association, a position he held for 20 years. Among the initiatives made by the Association during his tenure were the founding of the Boston Seafood Show in partnership with the Canadian Consulate in Boston, a popular Fish School aimed at educating newcomers to the industry, and a series of projects focused on promoting under-utilized species.

After the war, Mr. Clarke attended Harvard College in the Class of 1951, and after marrying his wife, Ginny, and starting their family, he began a 46-year career in the pulp and paper industry. He served as president and general manager of the WWF Corporation, Essex, and retired in 1995, receiving the Dwiggins Award from the publishing and book manufacturing industries. Mr. Clarke’s wife, Ginny, died in 2008. He is survived by his sons, William, Thomas, and Arthur, and his daughter, Virginia. Mr. Hamilton was an avid birdwatcher, an enthusiastic hockey and football fan, as well as a history and geography buff. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret (Williamson) Hamilton, of Springfield; his children, Stephen Hamilton, of Burke, VA, Susan Hamilton, of Annandale, VA, and John Hamilton, of Springfield; his grandson, Tyler Hamilton, of Springfield; his brothers, David E. Hamilton ’59, Alfred Miller, and Charles F. Hamilton Jr. ’66; his sister, Daisy Stuempfig; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Coons was appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to the National Fish and Seafood Council and elected its first chairman, and he was named Man of the Year by the National Fisheries Institute. A passionate advocate for the seafood industry in frequent media appearances and interviews, he ended his career as associate editor of Seafood.com, a leading industry subscriber news service. Moving from New England to Annapolis in 2004, he and his wife, Deborah, enjoyed a decade of cruising Chesapeake Bay aboard their beloved Bristol 29.9. In addition to having a strong interest in politics, he was an accomplished cook and happily shared with all his family his love of seafood and sailing. Along with his wife, Deborah, Mr. Coons is survived by three sons, Thomas W. (Jeanne) Coons, of Newark, DE, Christopher A. (Annie) Coons, of Wilmington, DE, and Stephen K. Coons, of Annapolis; his daughter, Lisa M. Griffith-Fintl (Helmuth), of Oestrich-Winkel, Germany; two step-daughters, Blair B. Slaughter (David), of Cockeysville, MD, and Barrie B. Jansen (Thomas), of Moncton NB, Canada; his brother, William W. Coons, of Newburyport, MA; his nephew, Jeffrey (Mary) Coons, of Smyrna, GA; and nine grandchildren.

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ARTHUR L. FORZIATI

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Arthur L. Forziati, of Cataumet, MA, died on February 19, 2017. He was 78.

touched the lives of his customers and employees, many of whom became his abiding friends.

Born in Belmont, MA, in 1939, Mr. Forziati was the son of the late Alphonse and Wanda Forziati. He went on to study at Brown University and Boston University, where he earned his B.A. degree.

He was often seen cruising the local waters of Buzzards Bay and the islands aboard his boat, the Starlight, and he served two terms as commodore of the Sandwich Yacht Club. Mr. Forziati found great rewards in opera and other classical music, and was a devotee of the daily crossword, an astute reader, and a proficient fisherman.

Fluent in Italian and Spanish, he taught these and other subjects at Kimball Union Academy, Belmont Hill, and other schools before leaving academia to begin a fruitful and self-taught career in home building and contracting. In this capacity, Mr. Forziati helped bring about a change in the landscape of Cape Cod with his home designs and

RICHARD W. BIRNIE

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Richard W. Birnie, of Hanover, NH, died in Concord, NH on September 21, 2016. He was 71. Born in Boston, MA, in 1944, he was the son of the late Walter H. and Mary K. Birnie. He grew up in Winchester, MA, and in Freedom, NH, his best-loved of all places. He went on to earn his A.B. degree at Dartmouth College, matriculating with the Class of 1966. At Dartmouth, he played freshman baseball and hockey, and was a member of Psi U fraternity and the Outing Club. Following his first year, he embarked on a two-year leave of absence to travel and work, hitchhiking his way across Europe and Asia, and returning from Singapore on a Norwegian Navy freighter, on which he earned his passage by painting the ship. Back at Dartmouth, he had an opportunity to do volcanology research, which kindled what would become his lifelong interest in earth science. He graduated with a geology major and then was stationed at CRREL during his tour in the U.S. Army. He continued his insatiable curiosity about the earth and its processes at Harvard, where he earned his Ph.D. in 1975. While in Cambridge, he met his future wife, Pietie, and they were married in 1973. Appointed to the earth sciences faculty at Dartmouth, he taught there for 34 years and was named professor emeritus in 2007. While he maintained a robust lab and research agenda (in mineralogy and crystallography, volcanology and remote sensing), his main focus was on his students, radiating his pleasure and excitement in introducing them to his field and shepherding their progress. In addition to his teaching and research, Mr. Birnie served Dartmouth, the Hanover community, and the science of geology in multiple other ways, including terms as department chair and dean of graduate studies. He taught geology to high school students in Switzerland and led

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He is survived by his wife, Maureen; his son, Adam; his brothers, Ted ’54 and Carl ’66; and his canine companion, Rudy. He was also the brother of the late Amy Richard.

numerous community field trips in the Upper Valley and beyond. He served on the Hanover Advisory Board of Assessors. He led Dartmouth first-year trips and participated in many other Dartmouth Outing Club trips and functions at Moosilauke, the Grant, and the Class of 1966 Lodge, extending genuine friendship and camaraderie to students. Mr. Birnie had wide-ranging nonacademic interests as well, from tailgating with his family at New England Patriots games to learning French at the Alliance Française to researching and building a pétanque court. He loved his antique tractor and his regular poker games with friends. He ardently hiked all the New England 4,000-footers and hundred highest peaks with his sisters, children, and faithful dog, Carter. He treasured his canoe trips with friends, and was fortunate to have explored many remote corners of the world, both for research and enjoyment. Characteristics best remembered in Mr. Birnie by his family, students, and associates were his indefatigable conviviality, his unflagging support and friendship, his zeal for learning and teaching, his optimism and humility, and his zest for life. Mr. Birnie is survived by his wife, Pietie, of Hanover; his children, Katherine and her husband, Wayne, of Baltimore, MD, Peter and his wife, Kate, and their newborn daughter, Abigail (whose name he had chosen), of Duxbury, MA, and Elisabeth and her husband Mark, of Manhattan; his brother and sister-in-law, Pete ’53 and Barbara Birnie, of Madison, CT, his sister and brother-in-law, Sally and Bill Stoops, of Freedom, and his brother-in-law, Vic Holan, and his partner, MJ Larned, of Savannah, GA. He also leaves numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews, and was the father of an infant daughter, the late Betsy Birnie, and brother of the late Hart Holan.

MICHAEL R. CROKE

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Michael R. Croke, of Natick, MA, formerly of Randolph and Wellesley, MA, died on September 7, 2016. He was 69.

in Boston and being regularly on the sidelines of his grandchildren’s athletic games.

Born in Boston, the son of the late Kathryn (Johnston) and William E. Croke, director of athletics at Belmont Hill 1943–1979, Mr. Croke went on to Northeastern University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree, and later to UMass Boston for his masters degree.

Mr. Croke’s wife of 43 years, Joyce A. (Kennedy) Croke, died in 2014. He is survived by his daughters, Jill Larsen and her husband, Christopher, of Wellesley, and Janessa Huckaby and her husband, John, of Natick; his grandchildren, Madison Clark and Kaylin Huckaby, of Natick, and Andrew and Brady Larsen, of Wellesley; his sisters and brothers, Nancy Vitali, of Sharon, MA, Judith Reeves, of Weymouth, MA, Catherine (Kitty) St. Sauveur of Melrose, MA, William E. Croke Jr. ’61, of Marietta, GA, Susan Burke, of Milton, MA, Robert E. Croke ’72, of Danvers, MA, and Sara Croke of Westwood, KS; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Carol Latus, of Boston, and Polly Kelly, of Michigan.

He spent much of his career in sales at RIS Paper, Rourke-Eno, and Winthrop Printing. Growing up in the South End and Dorchester, he had a lifelong love for New England sports teams and his alma mater. Mr. Croke could often be found at Beanpot hockey games cheering on Northeastern or tailgating at Belmont Hill, Boston College, or Patriots football games. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and children, and he loved to swim. In his retirement, he enjoyed making deliveries for Plaza Deli

J. SCOTT BEAL

J. Scott Beal, of Manosque, France, died in August 2016. He was 69.

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He is survived by his wife, Naema, and their children, Benyamine and Salemme. He also leaves a son, Xander, from his first marriage to Chantal Beal.

GEORGE H. WIGHTMAN XII

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George H. Wightman XII, of Boxford, MA, died on August 26, 2016. He was 63. Born in Boston, MA, in 1953, Mr. Wightman was the son of the late William and Sally Wightman. He grew up in rural Wayland, MA, where he loved roaming the fields, woods, and ponds. Natural athletic ability allowed him to pick up almost any sport and be good at it, and his special proficiencies were in tennis and ping-pong. He spent his early summers in Chatham, MA, where he loved driving his compact speedboat. He had a fine singing voice and a special penchant for singing Beatles’ and Stones’ tunes along with the jukebox at the Chatham Squire, where he later met his future wife, Jennifer.

After graduation from Belmont Hill, he went on to earn his B.A. degree in history and political science from the University of Vermont and later studied computer science at Boston University. Mr. Wightman worked for many years at Wang Laboratories and also for Bolt, Beranek and Newman. He became an independent contractor and ran his own business until a year before his death. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer (Hunter) Wightman; his children, Brendan, Alex, and Elizabeth Wightman; and his sister, Baysie Wightman, and her husband, Cleve Cogswell, of Charlestown, MA.

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PETER H. MANCIB

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Peter H. Mancib, of Naples, FL, died on March 10, 2016. He was 57. He is survived by his sons, Richard Mancib II and Charles Mancib.

JOSIAH T. EPPS

Josiah Thorne Epps, of Reading, MA, died October 19, 2016. He was 40.

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Born in Boston, MA, and raised in Cambridge, Mr. Epps was the son of Valerie and the late Archie Epps. He went on to Harvard College, where he earned his A.B. degree in 1998. In 2010, he received his Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He served as academic advisor for the Kilachand Honors College at Boston University, where he was an admired and respected colleague and mentor to students.

BENJAMIN D. SLATE

Benjamin D. Slate, of Larchmont, NY, died on September 7, 2016. He was 39.

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Son of Susan and Jerome Slate, he went on from Belmont Hill to the University of Pennsylvania, earning his B.A. degree in 1999. Mr. Slate had an exceptional career as a hedge fund analyst and portfolio manager at George Weiss Associates, SAC Capital, Tourbillion Capital, and finally his own

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In addition to his mother, Valerie Epps, he is survived by his wife, Alexis; his daughter, Amelia; his mother-inlaw, Nancy, and father-in-law, Larry; his brother, Caleb S. Epps ’98, Sarah, Rob and Sarah; his nephews, Ollie, Jimmy, Henry, and Leo; and his godparents, Hazel, Loring and Peter.

fund, Ardoise Capital. With a keen insight into public company performance, he turned complex markets into simple but uncannily accurate trading strategies. In addition to his parents, Mr. Slate is survived by his wife, Emily (Levine) Slate; his son, Andrew; his sister, Andrea; his mother-in-law, Arlene, and father-in-law, Jerome Levine; and his brother-in-law, Joseph, and sister-in-law, Jennifer Levine.

JEFFREY R. LEACH, JR.

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Jeffrey Rohm Leach, Jr., of Austin, TX, died on October 25, 2016. He was 26. Born in Boston, MA, in 1990, Mr. Leach was the son of Jeffrey R. and Cynthia Leach. He grew up in the Boston area, graduating from Noble and Greenough School after transferring from Belmont Hill. Mr. Leach went on to Georgetown University, where he earned his B.A. degree summa cum laude in economics and business. He was admitted to the Georgetown Economics Honor Society for outstanding academic accomplishment and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Paul J. Oates, of Watertown, MA, died on January 23, 2017. He was 79. Mr. Oates had served since 1998 as a tutor in the Office of Academic Support Services at the School, following a long career as a public school teacher. The son of the late John P. and Mary A. Oates and a graduate of Matignon High School, he went on to earn his B.S. degree in education at Boston College and an M.Ed. from UMass, Boston. He also received the certificate in advanced studies in school administration and supervision from Boston University. After beginning his teaching career in Watertown and Newton, MA, Mr. Oates served as a teacher of English in the Needham, MA, schools from 1968 until his retirement in 1998.

COLLEEN YOUNG staff

Colleen (Murphy) Young, of Belmont, MA, died on November 20, 2016. She was 72. Mrs. Young served on the School staff until shortly before her death and had completed 28 years of dedicated work at Belmont Hill. All students and faculty, along with many parents, knew her through her role as manager of the bookstore, and she also worked part-time in the business office. In addition to the care and devotion she brought to her work, Mrs. Young, by her warmth, friendliness, spirit, and upbeat nature, contributed a great deal to the morale of the School and brightened the day, every day, of anyone who encountered her.

Mr. Leach went to work as a consultant at Booz Allen in Washington, D.C., and later served as a senior analyst at United Health Care in Austin. Devoted to athletics, he played hockey, baseball, and football in his early years and was proud to be a member of the undefeated 2007 Nobles football team. Mr. Leach was also an avid Bruins and Patriots fan. His family, teammates, and friends remember him for his intelligence, sense of humor, and kindness. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Madeline, and his brother, Daniel.

Devoted to his family and respected for his dedication and resourcefulness as a teacher and tutor, Mr. Oates was also active in community affairs, including service at St. Luke’s Church, Belmont, parents’ boards for special needs programs, and community theater. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Suzanne (Sweeney) Oates; his children, Christopher P. Oates and Mark Bergamini, of New York, NY, Julie and Edward Wack, of Waltham, MA, Suzanne and Mark Keefe, of Lowell, MA, Justin P. Oates, of Watertown, and Brian and Maureen Oates, of Newton; and nine grandchildren. Mr. Oates was also the brother of the late John, Timothy, and Thomas Oates, Mary White, Agnes Coughlin, Ruth Phinney, Virginia Coen, and Pauline Powers.

Beyond her deep connection to the School, Mrs. Young was devoted to her family and to the programs and worship life of her church, St. Luke’s in Belmont. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Young; her sons, Patrick Jr., Casey (director of facilities at Belmont Hill), Brendan, James ’91, and Daniel ’95; her daughter, Caitlin; 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; her brothers, Michael Emmett Murphy and Barry Murphy; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late Susan Young.

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Board of Trustees Jon M. Biotti ’87, President William F. Achtmeyer ’73, Vice President Richard I. Melvoin, Secretary Anthony W. Ryan, Treasurer Dewey J. Awad Mark D. Chandler ’74 Frederick H. Chicos ’72 John M. Connors III ’85 Roy F. Coppedge III Carl D. Dawson ’72 Jeffrey D. Drucker ’90 Ronald M. Druker ’62 Warren Q. Fields ’81 Ruthanne Fuller Scott A. Gieselman ’81 Michael S. Gordon John T. Grady, Jr. ’66 Christopher J. Hadley Danielle A. Heard

Jason H. Hurd ’90 Gerald R. Jordan ’85 Stephen R. Karp ’57 Jonathan A. Kraft ’82 Emmett E. Lyne ’77 ex officio Martin J. Mannion Carl J. Martignetti ’77 Kirk D. McKeown ’95 Jennifer Mugar Flaherty ex officio Mitali Prasad Taggart M. Romney ’88 Rachel F. Stettler Margaret M. Wade David B. Wilkins Sarah K. Williamson honorary trustees William L. Byrnes ’40 John M. Connors, Jr. John A. Pike ’49

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Corporation Dinner Meeting Thursday, April 20, 2017

Henry B. Sawyer, Jr. ’32 Golf Tournament Monday, September 18, 2017

Parents’ Council Spring Event Thursday, April 27, 2017

MAP Dinner and Program Friday, September 22, 2017

Hans Wachtmeister Retirement Reception Thursday, May 4, 2017

Homecoming Saturday, September 23, 2017

Alumni Reunion Saturday, May 20, 2017

Grandparents and Special Friends Day Monday, October 2, 2017

Prize Day Thursday, June 1, 2017

Better Buy Sale October 20 & 21, 2017

Baccalaureate Sunday, June 4, 2017

Head of the Charles Sunday, October 22, 2017

Commencement Monday, June 5, 2017

Holiday Hill Shop Thursday, November 30, 2017

Summer Reception Thursday, August 24, 2017

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