Harvey Magazine - Spring 2019 by The Harvey School

SPRING 2019

magazine

Taking Action as

GLOBAL CITIZENS

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2014 Upper School Harvey Cares Day of Service

FE AT U RES : H A R V EY … TA K ING AC T I O N AS G L O B AL C I T I Z E N S (Cover photo credit: Tim Coffey)

Harvey Alums: How We See the World

Harvey’s Environmental Club: A Sustainable Force

Acknowledging their Harvey days as inspirational, two young alums share their extraordinary experiences of helping people in need both at home and abroad.

Though small in number, the new club’s members raised consciousness and put words into action to increase sustainability on the Harvey campus.

What It Means to Be Global Citizens

The Passing of an Era

Our Middle School students explore global issues through literature and leadership projects to better understand global citizenry.

Harvey says goodbye to Headmaster Harry A. Dawe (1969–84) and the granddaughter of our founder and daughter of our school’s second headmaster, Joy Carter Luke.

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From the Editor

Welcome

Spring Benefit

Cavalier News + Views

Artistic Spotlight

50 Years at Evarts Rink

38 Sports

Environmental Club Impact

Leaving a Legacy

Alumni News

Class Notes

In Memoriam

Parting Thought

Middle School Global Citizens

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Remembering Headmaster Dawe and Joy Carter Luke

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From the Editor

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HEAD OF SCHOOL William J. Knauer EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Karen Grazia CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Chris Del Campo ALUMNI EDITOR Sally Breckenridge DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Laura Prichard DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & MAJOR GIFTS Susie Danziger CONTRIBUTORS Cris Alexander, Dr. Brendan Byrne, Susie Danziger, Phil Lazzaro, Deb Matero, Alexandra Matthews, Dr. Stephanie Metz, Mike Rubenfeld, Denise Smith, John Wahlers CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS John Brooks, Tim Coffey, Gabe Palacio CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jessica Bottalico, Christine Cahill, Karen Grazia, Greg Janos ’98, Patrick Kennedy, Phil Lazzaro, Joanne Lombardi, Alexandra Matthews, Louise McManus ’14, Dr. Stephanie Metz, Doug Plaskett, Danny Schonning ’12, Sam Schursky, Jeffrey Seymour, John Wahlers, Yearbook Staff DESIGN Good Design, LLC, gooddesignusa.com

Spring has sprung on the Harvey campus, and with it, a global awareness is being nurtured within the student body. It was exciting to witness our newly formed Environmental Club take serious action to reduce plastic water bottle waste on campus and work toward a sustainable solution that will benefit our community for years to come. More importantly, students made connections to people and issues in other parts of the world that affect us all and walked away with a better understanding of what it means to be a good global citizen. We were saddened as a community at the passing of three notable individuals: Former headmaster Harry A. Dawe; Joy Carter Luke, granddaughter of our founders; and former Harvey coach Dominic Narcisco, all of whom have contributed in their own meaningful way to Harvey and our history. We reached a milestone this year marking the 50th Anniversary of Evarts Rink and kicked off the celebration with a weekend-long flurry of events in April. It was wonderful to welcome the larger community to spend time at our rink alongside our longtime supporters and Harvey family, and recognize the contribution Evarts Rink has made over the past 50 years to many people and organizations. We look forward to a culminating celebration coming at the year’s end. I continue to be amazed by our extraordinary arts program, the broad scope of our Harvey Presents community events, and the efforts of our incredible faculty who work diligently and passionately to expose our students to a world beyond their own neighborhoods. It is no wonder our graduates leave Harvey as motivated, kind, and compassionate leaders. We would love to hear from you! Please send your comments to Harvey Magazine, The Harvey School, 260 Jay Street, Katonah, NY 10536, or email us at harveymagazine@harveyschool.org. Be sure to check out “Parting Thought” on Page 64 to see if you can identify the Harvey alumni in the photographs — including one of our favorite furry friends! Sincerely,

Karen Grazia, Director of Communications

PRINTING Printech, Stamford, Conn. MISSION STATEMENT The Harvey School provides a college-preparatory program that fosters lifelong learning and inspires students to develop the confidence and leadership qualities necessary to succeed in a diverse, competitive, and changing world. With our commitment to small class size, our community cultivates the strengths of each student through academic excellence, artistic exploration, athletic achievement, community service, and global understanding. CORE VALUES » Passion for learning » Respect » Integrity » Dynamic balance » Excellence

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Eileen Walker, Chair Diana Bondy ’05 Philip Bowers ’70 Daniel K. Chapman ’73, President, Alumni Association Kevin Durkin Deirdre Glascott Edward W. Kelly William J. Knauer, President Charles A. Krasne Raymond G. Kuntz Ronice Latta Sandy Ogg Jane Petty, Secretary Joseph Plummer James Renwick Elizabeth Schwartz Wallace L. Schwartz

David Silk Andrea L. Tessler, Vice Chair & Treasurer Kathleen Treat Kelsey Turcotte Clifford Wallach J. Eric Wise Alice DeSomma, Emerita Barry W. Fenstermacher, Headmaster Emeritus Jeffrey Lasdon, Emeritus Maury A. Leone, Emeritus Frank A. Weil ’44, Emeritus

ALUMNI EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Daniel K. Chapman ’73, President, Alumni Association Lara Casano ’95 Pieter Catlow ’73 Thomas E. Dodd (Harvey teacher 1965–75) Philip A. Eifert ’73 Alexander P. McKown ’57 Laurel Meredith ’88 Seth Morton ’57 Greg Presseau ’98 Brian Ryerson ’05 Sally Breckenridge, Director of Alumni Relations Jess Vicente, Young Alumni Coordinator

welcome from the head of school I am a citizen, not of Athens, or Greece, but of the world. — Socrates

“Our tour guide spoke seven languages. Our bus driver, three. Until then, I had believed that English was enough.”

When I was 17, I left North America for the first time, flying from Detroit, Michigan, where I grew up, to London, England, where my perspective of the world would shift profoundly. I spent the month of July in a summer program at Exeter University, studying literature, history, and art. From there I hopped on a bus for a whirlwind tour of Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and Rome. My mind reeled at how large the world had suddenly become and at how little I knew about it. Our tour guide spoke seven languages. Our bus driver, three. Until then, I had believed that English was enough. The seed was planted. I studied Spanish, read about places near and far, majored in linguistics at the University of Michigan, and then planned my escape from the Midwest. Weeks after my college graduation, I boarded a flight to Madrid with $400 in my pocket and an open-ended plane ticket, determined to stay as long as possible in Spain. I found odd jobs, studied Intensive Spanish at the local university, and ended up living with a family for a year, whom I still refer to simply as “my Spanish family.” Since that time I have lived and worked in Khartoum, Munich, Oxford, Barcelona, and on both coasts of the U.S. Through these experiences, I learned much about the world, but little did I realize at the time that I was coming to understand even more about myself. One of the most valuable lessons I learned while living overseas was the importance of stepping outside of my comfort zone. I still vividly remember my first night in Sudan, lying wide awake in a bare room, watching the ceiling fan spin ever so slowly, and thinking, “What have I gotten myself into?” By the time I left there months later, I had experienced deep and meaningful friendships, participated in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, and learned that we all have a remarkable capacity to adapt and grow. My international experiences have certainly informed my approach to education. I believe that it is a school’s obligation not only to graduate students with a deep and wide understanding of the world they live in, but also to prepare them to engage actively in that world, and act as leaders and agents for positive progress and change. Thus, while our growing international programs naturally create opportunities for students to learn about and appreciate other places, cultures, and customs, the global perspective we offer is also intended to develop in students the skills and traits necessary to thrive in the world around us, including the core values of respect, humility, empathy, compassion, and moral purpose. Ultimately, as Thomas Paine wrote, “The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.” In the pages that follow we will offer a glimpse into the concrete ways that the Harvey community is engaging as citizens of the world. Enjoy! With kind regards,

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Harvey Alums:

How We See the World

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Louise McManus ’14: “Life is more than just giving; it’s about learning and growing.” Louise McManus ’14 doesn’t remember a time when every step of her life did not revolve around her passion for serving others.

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After graduating from John Carroll University in the Arrupe Scholars Program, a group dedicated to the academic study of inequality and advocacy for positive social change in the greater Cleveland community, Louise was highly motivated to continue on the same path. She joined the Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience (PULSE) Fellowship Program, a community of young leaders dedicated to improving the lives of people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, through partnerships with local nonprofits. “I was drawn to PULSE because I wanted to invest in a city that holds so much history for my family and friends,” said Louise. “I wanted to live in a community with recent college graduates and serve with a nonprofit organization.” Through her work in the PULSE Fellowship Program, Louise has developed the skills and knowledge to be a successful leader, to advocate for social change, and to engage with a diverse community. She discovered how exceptionally rewarding it is to immerse oneself in a project or organization that serves others. “I learned about injustices that surround the world and our community,” said Louise. “I have cemented my interest in aiding the homeless population.” Louise spends her days as the volunteer coordinator for the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, building relationships with the homeless and needy throughout the city and helping to provide them with essential services. She is involved in various sorts of outreach, but the one that has become near and dear to her heart is the weekly dinner for the homeless, when her church partners with Outreached Arms to serve a meal to 100+ homeless friends and guests. “Our Tuesday-night dinners prove to be a wonderful way to meet new people in the area and build relationships with those who are hurting from drugs or alcohol or suffering from other serious illnesses,” Louise said. Louise spent only her junior and senior years at Harvey, but what she gained during those two years inspired her. “I distinctly remember my initial meeting with Mr. Lazzaro and my mom,” said Louise. “Mr. Lazzaro suggested that I ‘just jump right in and soak up my time there.’ This advice holds true to my daily experiences today. I truly believe I wouldn’t be where I am today without having attended The Harvey School.” “The people who come into your life for a moment are equally important in forming who you are and what you want to be moving toward,” said Louise. “To me, my service work isn’t only about serving those in need. It’s about standing alongside these people so we can create and build relationships, provide, and then receive in return.”

Above. Louise attending a Pulse event with a coworker. // Below. Louise volunteering in 2018 with Outstretched Arms at a weekly Tuesday-night dinner.

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Danny SchonninG ’12: “The most important thing I hope people receive from my experiences is that refugees, whether they are from Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, or elsewhere, are — first and foremost — people,” said Harvey alum Danny Schonning, Class of 2012.

Above. Danny at Harvey in 2012.

“The concerns of those with whom I’ve worked and got to know were the same as people everywhere: Parents want diapers for their children and the means to give them a future outside a refugee camp. Kids want to play, dance, and explore. Teens and young adults want the chance to work and learn, just like in the States.” Danny has traveled extensively since graduating Harvey, doing humanitarian work, breaking down barriers and stereotypes, and walking a mile in the shoes of those searching for safety, security, and the chance to be free from violence. His most recent endeavor, in the summer of 2018, took him to Greece to volunteer with a small organization in Chios (the Chios People’s Warehouse) working to aid incoming refugees in Athens and Chios. Midway through his stay, he traveled to southern Wales to attend a search and rescue at sea training program at the Atlantic Pacific Summer School. “I assisted in aid distribution to refugees living at Vial Camp and transitioning to the European mainland,” said Danny. “Volunteering in Vial was enlightening, inspiring, and — as one would imagine — often very difficult.” His training included emergency first aid, helming a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB), and crewing a larger refugee vessel used for rescues in the Mediterranean. At the conclusion of the program, he returned to Chios to continue working with refugees. In 2014, Danny spent eight months in Amman, Jordan, working under a communications officer at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency on the Syria Crisis Response Unit (SCRU). His work mainly involved Palestinian refugees and any person displaced by conflicts taking place in Israel and Palestine. “The SCRU tends to twice-displaced Palestinians who have been forced to leave refugee camps in Syria after the advent of the civil war in 2011,” said Danny. While in Jordan, he attended meetings with other UN organizations, assisted in creating messaging to build donorship for these refugees, and assisted in the “My Voice — My School” campaign. During the spring of his sophomore year in college, Danny embarked on an abroad program with the School for International Training in Amman. There, he studied Arabic, research methods and ethics, and Jordanian healthcare policy, and later conducted independent research on the country’s refugee population in the north. “I compared the state’s policy toward Syrian refugees and twice-displaced Palestinians who have likewise fled Syria,” Danny said.

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Right. Danny training in emergency first aid in Wales, U.K. // Below. Danny distributing clothes and aid to families in Greece.

Muna Little Mahmud with wells of joy for which his mother digs. Danny also traveled to India while at Hobart and William Smith Colleges as part of the debate team, competing against the best college His laughter like water purling debate teams in the world. He has learned much from visiting different to the surface. Her tickling parts of the world and interacting with people facing life challenges like probes into the earth. most of us would have trouble imagining. Danny credits his time at Harvey for playing a major role in fueling his interest in humanitarian work. Head of Upper School Phil Lazzaro’s She has one limp leadership in Model UN and his role as a personal mentor were pivotal in eye from seizures as a child the choices Danny has made since leaving Harvey. “Dr. Amy Gignesi’s economics class, her thoughtful, nuanced, and often critical ways by that’s always shut but works fine. which she taught her students to engage the world, changed my thinking dramatically,” said Danny. As for his writing, he is appreciative of the generosity of his English teacher, Dianne Mahony. “I wouldn’t be nearly Little Mahmud nudges it open. the same person as I am if not for Ms. Mahony’s framework of ethics, She cries Oh aesthetics, and art, as offered during my time as her student.” I see you now. Now working toward an MFA in Poetry at Colorado State University, Danny is finding a connection between his passion for writing and his passion for working closely with displaced populations, domestically and abroad. “There are wonderful art programs across the U.S. that cater themPoem Above. selves to the refugee communities,” Danny said. “I can see myself combining my love of Original poem written by poetry with my passion for this work.” Abroad, he hopes to engage more directly in teaching Danny reflecting on his English as a foreign language, assisting refugees in the immigration and naturalization processes, experiences in Jordan. and possibly providing creative writing instruction as an outlet for those people in transition. “Whatever I end up doing, I’ll be grateful for the tools from my MFA that will allow me to keep writing, to carry poetry as a vital lens through which to see the world.”

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Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental Club:

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Opposite page. Club members Ryan Marder, Andrew Lebowitz, Ella Weinstein, and Naomi Listokin stand next to the newly installed water refilling station in the athletic hallway. // Left. Environmental Club members hold their Greenlight Award runner-up certificates at the final competition in April. // Below. Ella and Ryan sell Harvey water bottles in the Commons during lunch slots to raise funds.

Change

often takes time,

but this year’s newly formed Upper School Environmental Club didn’t let that fact slow down their determination to start moving toward greater sustainability at Harvey. Even though the club has just four members — founding sophomores Ella Weinstein and Naomi Listokin, senior Andrew Lebowitz, and sophomore Ryan Marder — they are a mighty force promoting increased environmental awareness on campus. “We were interested in improving our school and spreading green ideas at Harvey,” said Naomi. “We realized we needed to do our part in making the school more sustainable.” The club decided on a reusable water bottle campaign and education as their first step in realizing a greener campus. This led these motivated students to take part in the Bedford 2020 Greenlight Award Competition as a way to fund their project and make it a reality at Harvey. Club advisor Alexandra Matthews was eager to sign on to the group’s mission. “I was thrilled when Naomi and Ella approached me in September about supervising both the newly founded Environmental Club and their project for the Greenlight Award Competition,” said Ms. Matthews. “I care deeply about sustainability, and I am proud to be a part of this student-led initiative to make Harvey a more sustainable, environmentally conscious community.” The Greenlight Award Competition, open to local high school students, challenges them to create an environmentally friendly project that will make an impact. The Harvey team was selected as one of seven finalists in December, moving on to round two, where they received some funding and support from area experts to develop and implement their project over the next three months. “Our goal is to reduce plastic waste on campus by selling reusable water bottles that will give our students and faculty an opportunity to reuse instead of going to the vending machines for plastic water bottles,” said Ella. “The funds raised by our water bottle sales will go toward purchasing and installing water bottle refilling stations on campus.” The Environmental Club’s “Harvey Green Education Program” included holding a logo design contest, giving presentations at morning meetings and Parent Association meetings, and selling the reusable water bottles. The winning logo design

created by sophomore Densley Blake is featured on sleek reusable water bottles now carried by students and faculty alike. To encourage students to use a more sustainable alternative, the club has installed two refilling stations on campus, in the hallway of the athletic center and in the Commons. The students have done a great deal to change the plastic water bottle culture on campus. “While sustainability is a global issue, we can all make small changes in our daily lives in order to leave the earth healthier and cleaner than we found it,” said Ms. Matthews. The project culminated in presenting their work in the finals of the 2019 Greenlight Award Competition in April. The Harvey four finished as runners-up, winning an additional $250 toward continued efforts on their project. “We feel so proud and honored to receive runner-up,” shared Naomi. “There were so many other teams who also made big differences in their community. To be recognized for all our hard work was amazing, and receiving the money to keep our project going was very exciting.” The students plan to use the additional funds toward installation of a third water refilling machine on campus, and have set their sights on entering a national competition next year. “We know for sure that we are going to continue working on reducing plastic waste, and keeping Harvey on a sustainable track,” said Naomi. Senior Andrew Lebowitz will leave Harvey feeling proud of what he accomplished. “It feels awesome to have an idea that other people who are a lot more knowledgeable than me like and think is brilliant,” said Andrew. “I look forward to coming back to campus to see what becomes of our initiative.” harveyschool.org 9

Harvey Middle School:

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE

l a b o l G “If we are to create long-term sustainable change, we have to start with the young … then these lessons will stick and galvanise them into taking action of their own …” 10 HAR VEY MAGAZINE // spring 2019

- Richard Curtis, UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate, Filmmaker, and Co-Founder of Comic Relief

8th-Grade Leadership Projects

Middle School students were introduced to a new word at the start of this school year — glocal. The word by definition means “reflecting or characterized by both local and global considerations.” At Harvey, Head of Middle School Dr. Brendan Byrne challenged the eighth-graders to a Glocal Leadership Project that asked them to “think globally and act locally.” The students were tasked with identifying a global issue they care about using the “United Nations List of Sustainable Development Goals” as a guide. Once the students decided on their global issue of interest, they then embarked on conducting extensive research to learn more about the challenges surrounding that issue. “Our goal was to increase student awareness of issues impacting the world and reflect on what steps they can take to make a difference,” said Dr. Byrne. “Our hope is that students learned about their topic, but also learned how to articulate their findings and reflections.” The students presented their global topics at an Expo held in May, sharing what they have learned about a wide range of issues including climate change, human trafficking, world hunger, animal extinction, refugees, healthcare, deforestation, plastic recycling, the water crisis, mental health, and education for girls.

AIR POLLUTION “I’ve learned that it is the main cause of global warming. The Clean Air Act has prevented more than 400,000 premature deaths and hundreds of millions of deadly cases of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. I did research on the Environmental Defense Fund, and it would help to donate. They are a transparent and accountable charity.” - Alexandra Silverman

GENDER EQUALITY “I’ve learned that this issue affects many women around the world. I want to see more campaigns made about gender problems such as

equal pay for equal work. I want more women to speak out, have discussions among each other, and become leaders in their communities.” - Jordan Latta

RECYCLING PLASTIC “150 million metric tons of plastic is circulating in our oceans. Humans add 8 million tons more to that every year. We need to limit usage of plastic water bottles, grocery bags, and straws. Plastic straws break down into small fragmented pieces that float around in our oceans and ruin the environment.” - Lucas Orwicz

EQUAL EDUCATION “There is unequal education everywhere, whether it is certain districts being underfunded in America or no opportunities for girls to go to school in Third World countries.” - Emi Knauer

ANIMAL EXTINCTION “We are currently experiencing the worst case of animal species extinction since the dinosaurs — over 1,000 species have disappeared. There is a local impact. Most people don’t like bees, but plants will start to die without bees to pollinate them.” - Declan Marshall

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6th-Grade Literature

Reading helps us to transform how we see other people and their circumstances, and shows us new ways to be kind, to connect, and to stand up for what’s right. Over the summer, Harvey’s sixth-graders read the book “Refugee” by Alan Gratz, who tells the harrowing journey of three young people from different continents and each from a different decade, all in search of refuge. The sixth-graders also read The New York Times bestseller “A Long Walk to Water” based on a true story by Linda Sue Park about two 11-year-olds in Sudan. “By identifying and studying the social issues raised in the books, students begin to understand the plight of their peers in different parts of the world,” said English teacher Deb Matero. “Being able to take on the perspective of these characters, students recognize issues outside their own community and country,” added Ms. Matero.

“PERSEVERANCE”

“NYA”

(excerpt from Two-Voice Poem)

By Logan Alexander, 6th grade Life in Sudan as a Dinka is hard.

By Cade Gilligan, 6th grade I am a girl living in South Sudan. I am nervous because we are running out of water. I had to walk back and forth a long distance every day to get water. The water was extremely muddy and was unhealthy to drink. I didn’t want anyone to get sick in my family from the bad water like my sister did. Going to get water was dangerous because of the tribes and the fighting going on. I could die from the fighting, animals, or the heat.

Millions of our people running for their life … Running from The War. “Will I ever see Mom and Dad again?” Sometimes I feel like I should quit, infinite walking, always hungry … Walking to the camp … The Lost Boys I waited years at the Camp, Waiting for my name to be on the list. waiting for a family to accept me …

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“SALVA” (excerpt) By Emily Sorio, 6th grade As an 11-year-old growing up in Sudan, I went to school like other boys. And then one day — everything changed for me. Toward the end of my school day, I heard a loud CRACK! The gunfire was so loud, I was very afraid. I ran outside and hid in a bush, praying for the violence to end. I ran and ran far away from home. “One step at a time, One more day left, You can do it, Salva.” I worried I would never see my family again. My dream was to live a happy life — just like other kids. I hoped to get some part of my life back, like when I was younger.

7th-Grade Literature

After an introduction to the history and conflict of Sudan and Darfur, students in seventh-grade English read “The Red Pencil” by Andrea Davis Pinkney; “I Will Always Write Back” by Caitlin Alifirenka, Martin Ganda, and Liz Welch; and “Home of the Brave” by Katherine Applegate. “Students read these novels and shared their insights relating to the characters in the stories, themselves, and the world,” said English teacher Cris Alexander. “These novels, written in poetic form, helped highlight global themes relating to hope, optimism, traditions, culture, war, the refugee crisis, immigration, loss, and family. Students were then able to reflect on what they read, making connections between their ideas and insights, and drawing parallels to events that occurred in the stories.”

“WE ARE KALMA” (reflecting on “The Red Pencil”)

By Terrell Raynor, 7th grade Our kids scared So are we. But we never show it Mostly of the unknown and mostly “The Janjaweed,” Devils on horseback, we call them Hired by the government … To kill To kill … Us I tell my kids when they hear or see a sign of “The Janjaweed” to run All of us … Scared … for the rest of our lives.

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Shriveled up into a small space Families in a relocation camp Forgotten about Lonely. We escaped from our home of Darfur to this terrible place because it was the closest place to being safe Crammed all together like a bunch of sardines in a can Our kids scared So are we. But we never show it All of us … Scared … for the rest of our lives.

“SAYIDDA MOON, WHERE ARE YOU?” (excerpt reflecting on “The Red Pencil”)

By Rorian Santiago, 7th grade Voices Boisterous, ill-tempered voices Yowling, shattering the eardrums of many The Janjaweed Devils on horses With devilish grins And devilish sins in their past My village sent into a blaze The luminosity stings The malice in the air sings I can’t take this anymore Allah, This atrocious sight Mothers sobbing Their children bloodless Bereft of life And in the middle of all of this, Me

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A Night In

Casablanca

A Spectacular Spring Benefit By Chris Del Campo

It was a night that had us all feeling like we had a table in a cozy corner at Rick’s Place in Casablanca circa 1940. What a marvelous job the Spring Benefit Committee did, pulling out all the stops to convert the athletic center into a replica of the Moroccan nightclub where Bogart’s debonair Rick and Bergman’s lovely Ilse found themselves having to sacrifice their love for honor in a war-torn world. Greeted at the door with an offer of a glass of champagne, guests got their first taste of entering the ambiance that the PA planners created to mimic the atmosphere Rick managed in his Moroccan club. Once again, Chef Lee Robinson and his staff provided a culinary delight, first with delectable hors d’oeuvres and later in the evening with

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delicious Moroccan-inspired dishes. With each table elegantly set and serving staff costumed as Moroccan waiters complete with fez hats, the Benefit Committee added a final touch, placing fedora hats on several chairs at each table. What great fun to see guests on the dance floor donned with the hats that were a staple in menswear in the 1940s. The music of Current Affair was superb once again, inspiring a host of happy guests to dance until the magnificent evening came to a close. This year’s spring benefit was not only a gala event where the Harvey community gathered to celebrate their love and appreciation for the school,

1 it also served as an opportunity for many to display their dedication to preserving Harvey’s future through their extraordinary generosity. The retiring Director of Development Laura Prichard, recognized onstage and regaled in song with special lyrics sung to the tune of “As Time Goes By,” credits the dedication of the volunteers and the generous support of the Harvey community for making it a special night. The 2019 Spring Benefit resulted in raising $387,789 with donations still coming in. Thank you to all who helped make the evening such a smashing success! Here’s looking at you, Harvey!

2 1. Head of School Bill Knauer flanked by his wife, Eileen Juico (left), and Board Chair Eileen Walker. // 2. Benefit Chairs Elizabeth Pickel and Melissa Gross. // 3. Lenwood Latta, Board member Ronice Latta, and Wendy Lederer. // 4. Generous bidders during the live auction. // 5. Faculty members Alex Lindquist and Marcie Hajem wear traditional Moroccan garb. // 6. Benefit Committee members: Director of Marketing & Major Gifts Susie Danziger, Sherry Levin-Wallach, Vivien Levy, Diane Quinn, Melissa Gross, Tracey Davies, Elizabeth Pickel, Lydia Hellinger, Kelsey Turcotte, and Director of Development Laura Prichard.

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12 7. The Development team: Effie Afentoulides, Susie Danziger, Laura Prichard, Jess Vicente, Kathy Roche, Sally Breckenridge, and Karen Grazia. // 8. David Quinn, Sung and Michelle Pak, and Diane Quinn. // 9. Auctioneer Lucas Hunt. // 10. Dancing the night away are faculty members Megan Taylor and Austin Morgan. // 11. Allan Lichtenberg, Toby Lazarus, Lynn and Robert Siegel. // 12. A special farewell to retiring Director of Development Laura Prichard. // 13. Jim and Deirdre Glascott with Alan Pickel. // 14. Patricia McKeogh and William Bandon, Bethany and Kevin Durkin.

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The Passing of An Era A Steady Hand at the Helm: Remembering Harry A. Dawe, Headmaster (1969–84)

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The entire Harvey community was saddened by the news of the passing January 5 of former Headmaster Harry A. Dawe (1936–2019). Serving as the head of school from 1969 to 1984, Mr. Dawe guided Harvey through some of its most challenging days as the school was transitioning to being primarily a day school with an expansion to include an upper school. In the midst of all the planning to grow the school, the headmaster found himself having to undertake the major construction of a new Sylvan Hall following two fires in 1976 and 1977, the second which completely destroyed the building that held not only his office but also classrooms and faculty housing. The staff and students at Harvey at the time of Mr. Dawe’s tenure remember their headmaster as a calm and steady leader guiding the school through its most difficult days and keeping true to the course of turning The Harvey School into a coeducational collegepreparatory institution for students in sixth through 12th grades. How proud Mr. Dawe must have been in June 1982 to see the first senior class of boys and girls celebrate Harvey’s first upper school commencement! While we could not find the space in this issue to publish all the correspondence we received from students and staff who knew Mr. Dawe, we decided to share three we received, one from an alumnus who had returned to Harvey to teach, one from a former teacher whose wife was also a faculty member, and another from a former administrator who was the first woman to serve as an administrator. For Mr. Dawe’s obituary, see p. 63.

Die Meistersinger: Harry A. Dawe A Remembrance By Thomas D. Cocks, Class of 1965, Faculty 1974–1977 Harry Dawe hired me summer 1974. During the interview, it seemed on the one hand he was speaking from a pedestal but on the other in a congenial, one-on-one fashion. He said I was inexperienced but a Harvey alumnus, so a good risk. In due course I recognized that this assessment of my pros and cons was his keen sense of balance, of combining styles and purpose. The influence on me was more than I realized. We were never friends, but in faculty meetings I fastened on to his oratory. For instance, a theme of his was what Harvey was “selling,” compared to other Westchester private schools. He enhanced his grandiloquence with a finger pointed in the air somewhere above the crown of his hat, as if he were wearing one. In fact, he used to use both hands to jab, sweep, or rotate like pinwheels, hypnotizing this young teacher with rhetoric. Note the photo below in which Harry dangles his glasses in one hand while the other is a hand of benediction. Our mission, as he would have it, and he did refer to us as “we,” was to provide the basics and strengthen students’ knowledge and skills from a teacherauthority vantage point. The words “Montessori” and “Summerhill” for that faculty 1974–1977 made us chuckle. Even I, a closet hippy, harkened to the rigors of my years as a Harvey boy and found myself teaching to reintegrate traditional academics. But Harry was not a traditionalist. Classicist, maybe, but not one averse to innovation. During those years, there were remarkable initiatives, e.g., the Scorpio project, wherein a student brought a single composition book to math, English and Latin1 to write exercises that holistically promoted learning about reasoning. The approach was called The Grammar of Thought

(McMahon) but referred to as Scorpio because of the three department chiefs’ birthdays under the same sign. Likewise, the subject of history did away with commercial texts while the department head2 wrote original material to use U.S. history as a program to enhance reading, study skills, vocabulary, etc. and not the other way around. Harry was big on composition books. For a time, I organized my subjects, notes on meetings and conferences, and personal plans in multiple cardboard notebooks, readily available at the school bookstore, a closet room which was run by Harry’s wife, Pat. Always cheerful, she marked my purchase in the ledger and the amount was subtracted from my paycheck. The tape covering these bindings eventually peeled off, and I stopped using them. Looking back, I see a theme of balance between old school and innovation in the philosophy Harry espoused. For instance, he viewed, as other teachers

did, the annual student follies as silly, but he saw a value to its tradition. It instructed students. The skits were known as Hook Night, in honor of the 12-foot long body rescue crook we borrowed from the pool to yank flopping performances off the stage amid cries of “Hook! Hook!” from the audience. He wrote, “The spirit of the evening is marked by good humor, silliness, and occasional lapses of taste; it is a convenient vehicle for some boy to display talent which is not usually recognized. It is also a useful and appropriate channel for the controlled expression of attitudes and sentiments not always acceptable in regular society.”3 This perspective was welcome to directors Peter Duncan and me, who had the opportunity to make, as Harry noted, “the evening especially successful.” Athletics was a similar paradox, but Harry supported the teams and the students’ natural appeal of athleticism reluctantly. He appreciated that Harvey had competitive players but balanced that with wanting a system aimed at including all students, not just jocks. “A program of amateur team sports, although it may not build empires, does have significant value

Mr. Dawe in 2015 after receiving a Harvey Centennial Award

1. The teachers were Robert Parker, Jan Jacobi, and John McMahon, respectively. 2. Henri Benac. 3. Dawe, Harry A., “Report to Parents and Friends at Midsummer.” August 1976.

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and speaks to some natural instincts of young people.” The balance of things, even opposites, was a springboard for his article written during my three years as teacher, “A Time for Reflection and Restraint.”4 From the point of view of a private school educator, he made an eloquent argument for approaching change with caution. At the time, education nationally was in the throes of reforms shifting learning from teacher-centered to student-focused. Harry mentioned cases of curricula designed to flow from inner motivation of students instead of teachers’ lesson plans. Historical examples, always characteristic of him, were taken from Lewis Mumford to the Jacobins. Thus, he called for new ideas and change to emerge from the discipline of traditional academics. Rereading his treatise of 44 years ago, with balance in mind, I am struck by his ending the article with a synopsis and quotes from Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.” He presents the protagonist who enters a song contest without regard for the conventional format as per the play’s Guild of the Mastersingers. The song flops (Hook! Hook!), and the hero is dejected. Nevertheless, he gets another chance

when one of the Mastersingers tutors him on the basics, and the opera ends with a spectacular, joyful rendition of a well-learned number achieving transformation and creative heights unheard of before. After three years of teaching, I decided to enroll in social work graduate school. To teach was rewarding, but I found much of my time counseling students and wanted to elaborate my career. A reference was required to apply, and I asked Harry, who readily agreed. The form I gave him to fill out included instructions for the referent to appraise the candidate’s weaknesses as well as strengths. Later he gave me a copy. Shocked, I read how I promised to be an able graduate-level student whose only drawback was a tendency to seriousness. True, l leaned toward a solemn, sometimes depressed outlook on life, but I had counted on him to accentuate the positive. Harry said the university required he write about my cons and not just my pros. He figured the crime of seriousness gave the balance called for and was not much of a fault at all. “Don’t worry,” he said. I still fretted. Easy enough for him to say, but what school of social work wanted such a grim character?

Hunter College School of Social Work accepted me fall 1977, and I left Harvey. As Harry said, I never should have worried. Not only did he play the role of the Meistersinger from Wagner, he showed me how a balanced view can succeed. Harry’s influence was subtle on me. Only now do I realize my takeaway from him. The graduate school application was one of the few times I interacted with him closely, but the lesson of the Meistersinger stuck. My profession has been in child welfare, and I supervised numerous social workers. A key component of casework in our field is empathy, whereby the worker checks him or herself with the feelings of the people who need help. Outcomes come from interplay between the expert knowledge of a professional social worker and the client’s own values. My perspective was enhanced by Harry’s example of balance. Harvey’s educators hopefully think today in terms of Harry Dawe’s style. It is not always clear if tradition holds us back, or if discarding old disciplines is the way to effectively and productively meet the future. However, I benefited from the Tao of Harry and trust that others have, too.

Mr. Dawe, front row center, with the 1976 faculty and staff

4. “A Time for Reflection and Restraint.” The Independent School Bulletin. February 1975.

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Recollections By Cornelia (Skiff) Jones, Staff 1982–1987

Mr. Dawe with Rose Baldwin, Eleanor Smith, and faculty

I feel fortunate to have been one of the first female administrators appointed by Harry in 1980. He was an early supporter of women’s causes, including leading the transition to co-education. As I was Director of Admissions, appointed by Harry, we shared the small cottage, along with the Development Office. I so enjoyed and respected his intellectual curiosity and leadership in this regard. He had a big heart and engaging spirit. I went on to become an independent school head, and I appreciate the early mentoring he did for me.

A Remembrance By Mervin J. Fry, Faculty 1973–1977 I remember Harry Dawe with great respect and affection, and was saddened to hear of his death. My wife, Nancy, and I taught at Harvey from 1973 to 1977. I taught Latin and she taught history. We were also dorm parents on duty every other week for sixteen 12-year-olds. Our two small children, a boy of four and a girl of one, lived with us in the dorm. One year we had a boy in the dorm who always seemed to be in trouble, lights on after lights out, out of his room in the middle of the night, messing with the other boys and their stuff, disrespectful to adults. I had spoken to Harry about him several times, and Harry must have spoken to him and perhaps to his parents, but nothing seemed to help. Whether it was before or after the fire at the school I can’t be sure, but one evening our trouble maker set fire to a pile of bedding in his room. Other boys called for me, and the flames were quickly put out,

but I had reached my limit. I called Harry and delivered my ultimatum, “Either he goes or I do.” I was a young man just starting out in my career with no understanding of the difficult balancing act a headmaster has to perform, responding to the interests of students, parents, trustees, teaching staff, maintenance staff, and the wider community. Harry could easily have decided that a paying student, even this one, was of more value to the school than an inexperienced teacher, but he didn’t. The boy left the next day. I went on to be pastor of a church, learning the balancing act that Harry performed so well. After having two more children, my wife learned the same balancing act as president of a pharmaceutical marketing company. We are now retired with time to think about the past and to feel grateful for the people who were important to us along the way. Harry Dawe was one such person.”

Harvey’s educators hopefully think today in terms of Harry Dawe’s style. It is not always clear if tradition holds us back, or if discarding old disciplines is the way to effectively and productively meet the future. However, I benefited from the Tao of Harry and trust that others have, too.

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Growing Up at Harvey: Joy Carter Luke (Oct. 11, 1927–Jan. 5, 2019) Harvey mourns the passing in January of Joy Carter Luke, granddaughter of the school’s founders, 1 Dr. Herbert Swift Carter and 2 Mabel Stewart Carter and daughter of the school’s second headmaster, 3 Herbert S. Carter Jr. ’19. Mrs. Luke, the second oldest of the school head’s four daughters, was born on the same day her grandfather died, closing the first great chapter of Harvey’s long and illustrious history. While their father was the headmaster of the all-boys Harvey School, the four Carter sisters, Ann, the oldest, Joy, and their younger siblings, Hope and Susan, lived on the school’s first campus in Hawthorne and each attended Miss Culver’s School in Pleasantville through the third grade before switching to Rippowam School in Bedford. From all accounts, the Carter girls became very much a part of campus life in Hawthorne. In a personal interview from May 2003, we learned that Joy Carter Luke and her sisters, while growing up on campus, enjoyed sitting down for meals with the boys on Sundays as well as on special occasions. Mrs. Luke knew all the boys and all the masters, and often “did things to try to keep up with the boys,” some a bit risky, such as going over bumps too fast on a toboggan. She learned how to handle snakes, toads, and frogs, all of which were kept in an outdoor aquarium. On nice evenings, they would play a game, now called ‘Spud,’ in which a tennis ball was thrown up, a person’s name was called, and that person would try to catch the tennis ball. If he didn’t, everyone else had a chance to throw the tennis ball at him. In the winter, she remembered holding the fire hose down at night to flood the pond for skating. She also admitted that her sisters and friends would sometimes sneak around and spy on the boys in the locker rooms. She remembers her father saying that he “must go for dinner” with the boys. One of those 12-year-old boys, 4 John A. Luke ’40 would one day become her husband with whom she had three children, two boys who attended Harvey, John III ’63 and Bill ’70, and their daughter, Jane Trafford Luke, who predeceased her mother. Mrs. Joy Carter Luke, a longtime resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, was 91 when she died January 5. See page 63 for the full obituary. 22 HAR VEY MAGAZINE // spring 2019

CAVALIER news + views 2019 Michael Lopes Poetry Recitation Contest Poetry is an art form that has thrived for thousands of years, and in March, student finalists breathed passion into poems by Robert Browning, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Frost, John Keats, among others, in the 2019 Michael Lopes Poetry Recitation Contest held in The Walker Center for the Arts. Of the eight Upper School finalists, senior Daisy Grossman was chosen as the winner for her recitation of “Tamara’s Opus” by Joshua Bennett. Seventh-grader Luca Vega, one of six finalists in grades 6–8, was the Middle School winner for the poem “I Do Not Love You Except Because I Love You” by Pablo Neruda. Many thanks to our esteemed panel of judges, Mr. Thomas E. Dodd, Ms. Nicole Gardner, and Father Mark Connell.

Ta mara has never listened to hip-hop Never danced to the rhythm of raindrops or fallen asleep to a chorus of chirping crickets she has been Deaf for as long as I have been alive (US winning poem presented by Daisy Grossman. Excerpt from “Tamara’s Opus” by Joshua Bennett)

I do not love you except because I love you; I go from loving to not loving you, From waiting to not waiting for you My heart moves from cold to fire. (MS winning poem presented by Luca Vega. Excerpt from “I Do Not Love You Except Because I Love You” by Pablo Neruda)

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UPPER SCHOOL

5 1. The Harvey Model UN team pose in front of the Lincoln Memorial while attending the 56th North American Invitational Model United Nations conference in Washington D.C. // 2. Ms. Zeffer’s biology class release 72 brown trout at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in May from the 200 eggs they began raising back in October. // 3. Sophomore Katie McLean and senior Maya Mehrara play lead roles in “Tower of Terror” as part of our annual One Acts program. // 4. Three teams from the US robotics program compete at the VEX Robotics World Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, in late April. // 5. Twelve of 18 Japanese language students inducted into the Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS) pose with teacher Mr. Cornell. // 6. Seniors Morgan Chapman and Olivia Ciancio perform some spring cleaning at the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, Connecticut, on Senior Day of Service in April. // 7. Ms. McCoy’s Harry Potter Elective class had a magical time in NYC to see the parody production “Puffs.” // 8. This happy group of seniors enjoy a luncheon and special bonding time as the Class of 2019 nears graduation. // 9. Sophomores Adama Abdul-Wahab and Alexander Goldberg are busy in Chef Lee’s kitchen, whipping up a tasty bowl of chili in February’s fierce Chili Cook-off between MS and US.

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“These programs further help to equip our students for success upon graduation. Learning should never stop.”

Seniors Take Active Part in Building the Bridge to Future Success BY PHIL LAZZARO, HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL

On a daily basis, school is filled with many opportunities and challenges for students. In an effort to help better prepare our students for life after graduation, the Upper School administration and faculty have continued to look at ways to enhance instruction and the patterns of learning. Forming the Senior Bridge Seminar has enabled us to create more independent and adventurous learners and thinkers. Seniors are introduced to project-based coursework, design thinking, and independent learning projects while improving their abilities in research, collaboration, and time management. The success of our Senior Bridge Seminar program has enabled us to dream of greater changes to our academic day. The idea of Scintilla was formed based on our experience from Senior Bridge coupled with a new calendar opportunity with our shift of exams from the spring term. Starting in October, students and faculty began brainstorming areas of interest and curiosity. Following several meetings, interest groups were formed and they eventually coalesced into 20 Learning Groups. Students and faculty worked together on a multitude of different topics, including Art and Photography, Criminal Justice, Self-Defense, Sports Economics and History, Video Game Design, and Stock Trading. The process of taking an idea from inception to reality, succeeding and failing, is powerful. The whole experience can offer great learning opportunities, especially when students are a part of the decision-making. The Scintilla process, with students taking an instrumental part in the experience, requires

students to work together with teachers in planning for the learning of everyone. Scintilla and Senior Bridge allow us to better prepare our students. It is well noted that employers value a prospective employee’s ability to work on a team, exhibit strong skills in problem-solving and communication, and show initiative. These programs further help to equip our students for success upon graduation. Learning should never stop. Our students take lessons learned and knowledge acquired from classroom instruction, and they couple that with the foundation of personal growth and responsibility gained from these two dynamic programs.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

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10 1. Our eighth-graders visit Broadway in February to see “To Kill a Mockingbird.” // 2. Eighthgraders Mary Deems and Olivia Quinn entertain their peers during the Middle School Talent Show. // 3. Charles Tressler, Julian van den Tol, and Lucas Orwicz visit the Museum of the American Revolution during the eighth-grade trip to Philadelphia. // 4. On Founders Day in March, sixth-graders Avery Gelwicks and Logan Alexander, the youngest Harvey students, cut the Founders Day cake. // 5. The seventh-graders having fun despite the gloomy weather on their class trip in May to West Point and Bear Mountain. // 6. The MS RoboCavs team of seventh-graders Avery Kahn and Annissa Khanna, and eighth-graders Marley Shyer and Kevin Li, proudly display their Excellence Award win at a VEX IQ Challenges competition this season. // 7. Iliana Hellinger (7th), Riannah Wallach (7th), Juliet Jaques (8th), Madison Langley-McKnight (on keyboard, 8th), and Leah Thomas (6th) show off their vocal talents at the MS Talent Show. // 8. Eighth-graders Jacob Weisberger and Declan Marshall prepare to dissect a shark in science class. // 9. Chef Lee poses with the Chili Cook-off winning team of eighth-graders Alexandra Silverman and Ari Klein, along with MS teacher and athletic director Mr. Kennedy. // 10. How lucky we are to be able to celebrate December with a skate party each year at Evarts Rink! // 11. Eighthgrader Clayton Collum working hard on constructing a bug box to be used on campus from repurposed lumber from the set of the production of “Romeo and Juliet.”

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS CONDUCT VIRTUAL INTERVIEW OF

NBC NEWS ANCHOR

The Harvey Middle School winter term Current Events class was well prepared when they got their opportunity in March to interview “NBC Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt via FaceTime. Mr. Holt made time to speak to the Harvey eighth-graders on his actual birthday! After wishing him a happy birthday, the students took turns asking him questions ranging from world politics to some lighthearted fare. Here are a few!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT AND SPORTS TEAM? Not a big sports fan, but likes the Golden State Warriors and the Rams

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FIGURE IN HISTORY? Winston Churchill / World War II

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Women have not broken the glass ceiling, but they are throwing a lot of rocks at it. Throughout history, there has been a lack of women in politics. Ruth Bader Ginsburg said, “When I’m sometimes asked when there will be enough [women on the Supreme Court] and I say, ‘when there are nine,’ people are shocked. But there has been nine men, and nobody’s ever raised a question about that.” It is not natural for only men to be running our country and we should never feel like we do not have a say in our own future. — Emma Galgano, 8th grade, “The Glass Ceiling”

Wells Speech Contest: Be the Change You Want to See The annual school-wide speech contest is all about teaching our students to use their voices to make a change in the world. In December, 16 finalists stood at the podium in Lasdon Theater and gave voice to a wide range of issues from drug addiction and second chances, police shootings of unarmed AfricanAmericans, environmental protection, and selfacceptance, to a dose of humor with a lighthearted examination of discrimination against adults who just want to eat Trix cereal or delight in the advantages of driving a forklift instead of a car. “Teens around the world have been speaking out, educating, and advocating for the things that matter to them,” said host and English teacher Megan Taylor ’09. “It is clear you all are a part of this rise of young voices.” Senior Elizabeth Mahony was awarded the Upper School prize for her speech, “Risky,” about the stigma surrounding mental illnesses such as clinical depression and anxiety disorders. Eighth-grader Emma Galgano received the Middle School award for her speech “The Glass Ceiling,” which focused on the absence of a female U.S. president and the unequal ratio of women to men in government, inspired by the 2016 presidential election. Judges (pictured at right): Francine Ambrogio Gurtler, pediatric speech-language pathologist, early childhood specialist, and public speaker; Margot Connolly ’08, playwright, MFA graduate of the University of Iowa’s Playwrights Workshop and currently a Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program Fellow at Juilliard; and Debra Stern, Founder and Executive Director of the Amani Public Charter School. 28 HAR VEY MAGAZINE // spring 2019

“We have laughed, cried, and felt such intense emotion as we listened to your voices. You are now the future, you are a movement, you are the change.” — Ms. Taylor ’09 to the speech participants

People with mental illnesses are not broken. Treat them like humans. Oh my God, I’m so OCD! I have to keep my room clean or I’ll go crazy! He’s so bipolar! She’s too skinny, she looks anorexic. Throwing around careless phrases such as these fuels the stigma engulfing mental illness. These casual diagnoses demonstrate and propel a lack of understanding. They trivialize the reality of living with a mental health condition, simultaneously painting those suffering as “overdramatic” or even “insane.” One in every five adults in America has a mental illness. — Elizabeth Mahony, 12th grade, “Risky”

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MS Equinox Wins REALM Award The Harvey Middle School’s literary magazine, Equinox, received a REALM award from the National Council of Teachers for English for the staff’s submission of their magazine last spring. The journal, which included both creative writing and artwork by Harvey Middle Schoolers, was edited by Joey Jacobson (now a Harvey freshman), and developed by current Publication students Brandon Mallon (8th grade), Alexa Williams (7th grade), Annissa Khanna (7th grade), and Cole Hamlin (7th grade). The competition included entries from high schools and middle schools across the country. The Equinox earned an “Excellent” rating. Congratulations to the students and their teacher, Mrs. Cris Alexander.

HARVEY WELCOMES APRIL HERNANDEZ-CASTILLO:

“YOUR REALITY IS NOT YOUR DESTINY” Upper School students were treated to a special appearance at an April morning meeting by stand-up comedian, actor, author, and activist April Hernandez-Castillo, who came to Harvey at the invitation of Dean of Students Gary Dunn. Hernandez-Castillo, whose acting credits include roles in the film “Freedom Writers” and TV shows “Law and Order,” “Dexter,” “ER,” “Person of Interest,” and “30 Rock,” serves as a motivational and inspirational speaker for the project called CoolSpeak.The Youth Engagement Company. She delivered a moving and inspirational message to Harvey Upper School students, urging them to find their voice and create their own destiny. Growing up in her Bronx, New York, neighborhood, Hernandez-Castillo recalled President Reagan referring to the streets where she lived in the 1980s as a “war zone,” and she recounted the story of her 12-year-old best friend who made a decision to sell drugs. The 39-year-old speaker who earned critical acclaim for her performance in “Freedom Writers” working alongside the film’s star, Hilary Swank, shared her personal story of the challenges

she faced surrounded by negative influences and obstacles to her success as a film and television actor. Her powerful story of her life is filled with humor, vulnerability, and charisma, and resonated with students on many different levels. While proud of her acting career, April says what she enjoys most is engaging with young people and helping them find their voice. She told students to remember that their reality today is not their destiny tomorrow and that they hold the ability to change their lives for the better no matter what their circumstances. harveyschool.org 29

Tributes TO OUR DEPARTING FACULTY A “TRIPLE THREAT” TEACHER:

PATRICK KENNEDY

BY DR. BRENDAN BYRNE, HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

At the heart of any successful independent school is a core of educators who can teach, coach, and advise. These “triple threat” teachers are not easy to find, but our school has been blessed to have one of the best for the last 14 years in Patrick Kennedy. Whether it is teaching “12 Angry Men” in history class or coaching varsity soccer, his presence on this campus has been a constant. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Patrick since he first arrived on campus covering classes part-time and helping out with our Middle School sports. His impact was almost immediate as he helped lead our girls basketball team to one of their best seasons ever. It didn’t take long for people to take notice of his enthusiasm in the classroom and on the athletic fields. Fortunately, the opportunity arrived to bring Patrick on full time, and for more than a decade, he has worn many hats. He has served as a teacher, coach, administrator, and adviser, and usually at the same time. His passion for teaching history and coaching is infectious, and most of his students can recall a memorable moment with “Mr. K.” Whether he was coaching a middle school soccer game or varsity playoff game, he was always determined to get the best from his players. He has also been a trusted colleague to many of us. “PK,” as he is known to many colleagues, is quick to share a laugh or relish in the success of his beloved New England sports teams. Upon being promoted to athletic director, Patrick’s insight and leadership helped our Harvey sports teams grow and embrace the school’s philosophy around competition and participation. These days, the landscape of scholastic sports presents many challenges, and Patrick has admirably taken on each one. It is not unusual for Patrick to begin his day putting on boots and walking the fields to determine playability, and then hustling up to teach seventh-grade history or attend an administrative meeting. He leaves our athletic program in a good place for his successor. Fortunately, before his departure, my own son had the opportunity to be coached and advised by Mr. K. One of my favorite memories of Mr. K was when he agreed to participate in a fundraiser at Homecoming a few years back. The event, called “PK’s on PK,” gave students an opportunity to kick a soccer ball while Mr. Kennedy played goalie. Though the event was designed for kids, one of our parents, who turned out to be an experienced soccer player with a strong foot, participated. The balls were flying in at Patrick with incredible velocity, and I couldn’t tell if he was diving to save the shots or avoid them. As he always did, he took the experience in stride, and the kids loved it. As Patrick moves on to pursue new opportunities, we at The Harvey School are losing one of our best educators. During his time here, there was never a doubt that he always educated with the best interest of his students in mind. He has impacted the lives of hundreds of young people, and he will be missed. I wish him all the best in his future ventures. 30 HAR VEY MAGAZINE // spring 2019

“During his time here, there was never a doubt that he always educated with the best interest of his students in mind. He has impacted the lives of hundreds of young people, and he will be missed.” — Brendan Byrne, Head of Middle School

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BIG SHOES TO FILL … HONORING

LAURA PRICHARD

BY SUSIE DANZIGER, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND MAJOR GIFTS

I have fond memories from my childhood of sneaking into my grandmother’s closet to try on her scarves, sweaters, handbags — anything I could find that would make me feel like a grown-up. The best part was opening the myriad of colored boxes in the back of her closet that contained her extraordinary shoe collection. I would slip my feet into the cool leather and suddenly I was 2 inches taller and years older and wiser. I could envision myself as an adult. My toes slid around inside as I attempted to walk without losing my balance. Wearing those big shoes was both intimidating and thrilling at the same time. As I begin to put thoughts on paper about my dear friend Laura, whom I have had the great privilege of working with for the past five years, and the person I will succeed next year, my eyes mist up, my heart begins to pound, and I have that same feeling that I had when I tried on those shoes. Laura’s are some really big shoes to fill. When Laura joined Harvey in 2001 as Director of Development, the world was a very different place. A gallon of gas cost $1.26, a dozen eggs was 89 cents, a pound of coffee was $3.44, and a postage stamp was 33 cents (and yes, we still used postage stamps on a regular basis!) While the school’s longstanding mission has remained unchanged, Harvey is a much different place. For starters, it was physically smaller in 2001: The Middle School was just a few rooms, the Black Box Theater was in the basement of the science building, and boys and girls had to rotate using one gym that was located on the second floor of Carter Hall. Harvey had been a high school for less than 20 years, the student population was under 250, and the development office was in its infancy. Under Laura’s watchful eye, The Harvey School went from a small school with limited facilities to a sophisticated campus that offers students and teachers a huge array of opportunities to explore their passions, take risks, and find success. Over her 19 years, with Laura directing our development efforts, Harvey raised $30 million — including $19 million for capital projects — grew the endowment from nothing to nearly $6 million, and transformed the annual Parent Association Spring Benefit from a small party in the Study Hall (that actually lost money) to a multimedia extravaganza filling two gyms to capacity and raising nearly half a million dollars in one evening. Additionally, Laura’s work with the Parent Association enabled it to grow from a small group to a well-oiled machine that serves as

a tremendous extension of the development office. The alumni office was very small when Laura arrived, and nearly all of the school’s records had been lost in a fire in the 1970s. Laura built a program from the ground up, which now contributes nearly 5 percent of the annual fund, holds two to three events per year, and is growing in strength and numbers each year. As part of her legacy, Laura leaves behind an army of men and women who came through Harvey as parents and students and are now ardent supporters of the school and make it one of their top personal philanthropic priorities. But more than all of the dollars, all of the buildings, all of the committees, and all of the organizations, Laura has deeply touched many people and leaves behind a legacy of people who are more committed and connected to Harvey merely because they worked with her. Laura has a way of making everyone feel welcome and special and a meaningful part of the community — whether it is the twinkle in her eye, the softness of her laugh, or the gentleness of her touch, I can’t say, but it is palpable, it is real, and it is unforgettable. I feel so lucky to have been able to work beside Laura — I have learned so much from her during the past five years — and feel honored to have been asked to carry the torch so her legacy lives on.

Laura’s Lasting Impact on Harvey Giving Total dollars raised: $30,700,000+ Total number of donors: 3,000+ Total number of gifts: 16,700+ Average gift size: $1,800+ YEAR

TOTAL GIVING

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2001–02 2017–18

$710,000 $2,600,000

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HARVEY PRESENTS

A Star-Studded Tradition

Big names from Broadway and Hollywood, iconic TV celebrities, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers and best-selling authors have all graced the stage of Harvey’s Lasdon Theater in The Walker Center for the Arts since the launch of Harvey Presents in 2013. Conceived as an entertainment and educational series designed to offer quality programming to both the school constituencies and the community at large, Harvey Presents continued this year to offer programs both highly entertaining and informative. In the intimate setting of Lasdon’s black box theater, the 2018–19 lineup of events featured an award-winning documentary, two rising stars in the music industry, and a New York Times bestselling author. In January, director Scott Rosenbaum and producer Tony Grazia of the acclaimed blues music documentary “Sidemen: Long Road to Glory” screened their film at Harvey. The documentary captures the lives of legendary blues sidemen Pinetop Perkins, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, and Hubert Sumlin, crediting their huge impact on blues and rock music, and musicians like Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Gregg Allman, and Joe Perry. Joining them for the Q&A was legendary guitarist and Grammy-winning producer Paul Nelson from Johnny Winter’s band. Young singer/songwriters Grace Kelly and Kirsten Maxwell lit up the Harvey stage in February, with a special appearance by Harvey’s own Paul Shaffer. Kirsten Maxwell sang with a sweet mesmerizing folk sound accompanied by her guitar, while Grace Kelly raised the energy level with her powerful vocals and jazz-pop-electric saxophone performing alongside her band. The New York Times best-selling author, Andre Dubus III, writer of “House of Sand and Fog” and his wellreceived memoir “Townie,” came to Harvey in April to share his compelling story of his rise from youthful violence to literary prominence through the power of writing and education. In the past, Harvey Presents has brought us up close and personal to a number of fascinating individuals such as actress Glenn Close; TV legends David Letterman, Regis Philbin, and Paul Shaffer; Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers Art Garfunkel and Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield and Poco; acclaimed author Mike Lupica; and former New York Yankees World Champion-manager Joe Girardi. A special thanks goes out to Harvey Presents director Vinny Alexander and his team for all they do to live up to the program’s tagline — “The best nights out are at Harvey Presents.”

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Previous Page. An acrylic on illustration board by senior Zoe Lewis titled “Carissa in the Cosmos” was selected to be part of the Young Artists 2019 exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art. // 1. The US Production of “Romeo & Juliet” in February modernized the Shakespearean tragedy, but the epic sword fights still remained. // 2. Senior Joshua Pickel performs a solo at the winter Candlelight Concert last December. // 3. Senior Maxwell Sobieski designed a printed silk chiffon dress displayed on plexiglass and exhibited the piece titled “Self-Reflection” at the Young Artists 2019 exhibition at KMA. // 4. The MS Showcase took the audience on a theatrical stroll through some of the best Hollywood musicals in February. // 5. A highlight of every winter term, the US Chorus sang to perfection at the Candlelight Concert in December. // 6. Romeo played by senior Quentin Schubert professes his love for Juliet (Zoe Lewis) in the US Production in the black box theater. // 7. The MS students enthusiastically celebrate Hollywood musicals in their MS Showcase. // 8. A thought-provoking piece of artwork by junior Michael DiVestea. // 9. Dance Concert group performance of “Fly Me To The Moon” featuring students Monet Sze, Kai Zhao, Marina Man, Katie McLean, Sophia Rae Epstein, Olivia Durkin, and Isabel Bandon. // 10. Charlie Yang dances solo in “I Won’t Dance” choreographed by Ms. Gambino. // 11. Senior Katie Ketner’s ceramic piece “Calling Siren” showcased at the KMA’s Young Artists 2019 Exhibition. // 12. Sixth-grader Ryan Byrne (standing) captures the attention of eighth-graders Phoebe Pak and Noam Cohen-Weinberg, sixth-grader Leah Thomas, and eighth-grader Charles Tressler in the Middle School Production of “Laughing Stock.”

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The official opening of Evarts Rink took place 50 years ago. In celebration, Harvey provided two days of free events in April to welcome the community and all those who had been part of the rink’s history. Events included an ice dancing exhibition by Hungarian national silver medalists, coached skating for children by the Hickory Hill Figure Skating Club, a hockey youth clinic sponsored by the Bedford Youth Bears, synchronized skating drills by the Skyliners, a hockey clinic for kids sponsored by MSG and the NY Rangers, hockey round robin games, and a VIP reception for prominent members of the rink community. Hudson Valley radio personality Mike Bennett from WHUD-FM came by with his prize wheel and held a raffle for Westchester Broadway Theater tickets won by Harvey’s own Vivien Levy, former president of our parent association. The weekend also featured six hockey teams composed of regular rink skaters including our own Head of School Bill Knauer. These events mark just the beginning of a celebration throughout the rest of the year, culminating in a late fall party to be highlighted by the screening of video interviews with many of those who played a role in shaping the rink’s illustrious history.

Stay tuned for details on the culminating event in the fall.

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR

50th Anniversary Committee: Mike Bonelli, Sr. Will Ciaramella Mary Farley Stu Hackel

Sandy McDonald Wendy Mlinar Bruce Osborne Dale Osborne

Dave Raneri ’69 Frank Rossi Matt Romito ’98 Ben Shaw

For more information or to make a 50th anniversary gift, please visit www.harveyschool.org/athletics/evarts-rink/evarts-rink-50th-celebration

1. William Reilly Sr. and son William Reilly Jr. // 2. Lou Tocco and Matt Romito ’98 // 3. 2019 Hungarian National Silver Medalists Emily Monaghan and Ilias Fourati // 4. Rob Murray, Sandy MacDonald, Phil Eifert ’73, Larkin Glazebrook ’73, Ben Shaw, James Breene // 5. Skyliners practicing synchronized skating drills // 6. WHUD-FM’s Mike Bennett with two fans, Adam Hajem (right) and his brother, Elias. // 7. NY Rangers and MSG bring their Try Hockey For Free program to Evarts Rink // 8. Harvey alumni versus Bedford Bears // 9. Amy Schliftman, Slavka Button, Laurel Schliftman, Bruce Osborne // 10. Mike Keerdoja ’03 // 11. Diana Moore, Audree Farrington, Donna Bonelli, Cheryl Farrington Santos, Susan Nicolari ’87 // 12. Mike Bonelli Jr. with Bruce Osborne

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Sports winter highlights

There was quite a bit of excitement this winter season as Harvey varsity squads had their share of big victories along the way, but the 2018–19 campaign ended in bitter disappointment for at least one team. Harvey’s hockey team lost a chance for its first Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) championship when Rye Country Day scored the title-clinching goal in sudden-death overtime to beat Harvey, 3–2. It was the second consecutive year that the Cavaliers lost to the Wildcats in the league championship. It was also a case of deja vu for the boys on Harvey’s basketball team who met Wooster once again in the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) title game. The Cavs fell to the Generals for the second straight year. The season was notable for another reason as Everton Browne, who averaged 22 points per game, became the sixth varsity basketball player in Harvey history to reach the 1,000 career point milestone. While the girls did not reach their goal of returning to the HVAL championship basketball game, they enjoyed bearing witness to a remarkable season by the team’s youngest player, eighth-grader Kira Ortega, who averaged 19 points per game. Harvey’s ski team had a solid season, finishing third overall in the Berkshire Hudson Ski League (BHSL) in the second year of competition. Senior co-captain Sebastian Wallach finished the season as the No. 1 downhill racer in the league. The following players earned league honors and team awards:

Boys Varsity HOCKEY (13–8–1; 7–3 FAA) FAA All-League: James Mettler Jacob Ross FAA All-League Honorable Mention: Brian Cicero Corsano Cup: Grant Doherty Coaches Award: Will Welburn Rookie of the Year: Jake Hellinger MVP: James Mettler MVP Offense: Sammy Ross MVP Defense: Brian Cicero

Boys Varsity BASKETBALL (12–11; 8–5 HVAL) HVAL All-League: Everton Browne MVP: Everton Browne Sportsmanship: Ryan Horowitz MVP Defense: Syrreal Watson MIP: Treshawn Felder Coaches Award: Alex Kaplan & family

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Girls Varsity BASKETBALL (9–13; 4–8, HVAL) HVAL All-League: Kira Ortega HVAL All-League Honorable Mention: Kathryn Ogg NEPSAC All-Star: Kira Ortega MVP: Kira Ortega MIP: Sara Hoffman

Sportsmanship: Alex Breitenbach

MIP: Charles Treseler Sportsmanship: Lucas Orwicz

(3–4) MIP: Eliana Katzin

MIP: Devon Alpern

MS Navy BASKETBALL

Coaches Award: Sophia Schwartzman Sportsmanship: Charlotte Grady

(10–5) Coaches Award: Lucas Cohen Jacob Sklar

MIP: Colin Hogan

(9–3) MVP: Kirk Ortega

Coaches Award: Densley Blake

Captains Award: Lucy Gold

MVP: Sebastian Wallach

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JV Girls BASKETBALL

Boys JV Red BASKETBALL

(3rd place, BHSL) BHSL All-League: Sebastian Wallach Alex Breitenbach

MS Maroon BASKETBALL

Team One: MVP: Armaan Bhaskar

Coaches Award: Courtney Warren

Varsity SKI TEAM

Boys JV Blue BASKETBALL

Offensive MVP: Charlie Hildebrandt Defensive MVP: Patrick Murphy Heart and Hustle Award: Sam Alexander

Sportsmanship: RJ McLaren Team Two: MVP: Robert Ogg Coaches: Zach Amerling MIP: Oscar Lo Sportsmanship: Harry Galloway-Kahn

(4–6) MIP: Vincent Miller MVP: Jared Effinger Sportsmanship: Lucien Fried Coaches: Peter Sorio

MS HOCKEY

MS Girls BASKETBALL

(0–9) MVP: Declan Marshall

(3–6) MVP: Juliet Jaques

MIPs: Ian Kalman Marley Shyer

MIP: Mary Deems Coaches Award: Dylan Bazaar

Sportsmanship: Clayton Collum Coaches Award: Spencer Whitman

Student-Athletes Winter Award Sebastian Wallach and Courtney Warren // To see up-to-the-date sports news, check out our website.

Coach Dominic Narcisco (4th from right), with Harvey's 2014–2015 team

Harvey Remembers a Hero: Coach Dominic Narcisco The Harvey School community was shocked and profoundly saddened in April by the news of the sudden death of former varsity basketball coach Dominic Narcisco. While only part of our school for three winter sports seasons, 2012–2015, Dom made quite an impact on the varsity basketball program and the lives of the young men he coached. Dom was on the coaching sidelines for the first boys varsity game to be played in the new Fenstermacher Athletic Center and to celebrate the 1,000th career point scored by Harvey alum Ricky Hicks ’15. Most significantly, Dom heroically administered CPR to one of his players who collapsed during a practice. His quick and decisive action saved the young man’s life. The heroics of Dom, along with the EMTs who responded to the scene, is memorialized with a “Court of Heroes” plaque hanging on the athletic center wall near the spot where the near-tragic event occurred. The Harvey community shares its grief with the nearby Somers Central School District where Dom taught and coached, and the Rockland County South Orangetown Central School District where he grew up. Dom, who was just 39 years old, leaves behind a 4-year-old son, Frankie. Several in our Harvey community were kind enough to share their heartfelt feelings about the coach and man that Dom was: “His influence on the young men he came into contact during his time at The Harvey School is undeniable. He will forever be remembered at Harvey as part of our Court of Heroes when he saved the life of one of his players.” — Patrick Kennedy, Director of Athletics “In his short time at Harvey, Dom truly had a profound impact on the students he worked with and on our community. For those who are fairly new to Harvey, be

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sure to read the plaque that adorns a wall in our gym to better appreciate Dom’s role while working here at Harvey.” — Brendan Byrne, Head of Harvey Middle School “I feel so fortunate to have been able to coach alongside Dom for the three years that he was here and develop a close friendship. I learned so much from him. His ability to motivate and get the best out of all the kids was incredible to see firsthand. It was

Mike Rubenfeld, Steve Masiello ’96, and Coach Dominic Narcisco

never ‘all about winning and basketball’ with Dom either. He taught so many life lessons that went far beyond athletics.” — Mike Rubenfeld, teacher and coach “Our family is heartbroken over Coach Narcisco’s death. He was a great coach; he was selfless, empowering, and a true leader. I learned a lot from him on the court and off. If it weren’t for Dom, I wouldn’t be here today. He was a true hero in my eyes.” — Andrew Schwartz ’14 “I’ll never forget that 2012 season at Harvey. I was Coach’s only senior that year. From 0–11 to 10–14 with a playoff win! Coach had such a big impact on me during that one season.” — Jesse Zubren ’13 “Coach Narcisco impacted my life in ways I cannot explain. I’ve never seen someone invest so much of themselves into a person the way he did with me. I appreciate all the wisdom, all the laughs, all the tears, and all the love we shared. It was an honor to play for you.” — Ricky Hicks ’15

LEAVING A LEGACY

What Will Your Legacy Be? To make a gift of any kind to Harvey is an act of generosity that will significantly impact the lives of future students, making it possible for young people from all backgrounds to find their passion and discover themselves through a Harvey education. Leaving a legacy gift to Harvey through your will or trust is the most profound way to touch the lives of young people and help them grow into insightful, compassionate global leaders, just like Ian Macari ’18. “I didn’t really have a passion for anything before I came to Harvey. Once I came here, I found a direction, I found people I could talk to, and I started joining things. I wasn’t an athletic kid but I joined rugby and soccer. I became captain of the rugby team. I went from a kid with no real passion or direction to a kid that felt I could become a leader in anything I had true passion for. That’s what Harvey has taught me. To be a leader.” // For further information on how to leave Harvey in your will and provide a legacy gift, contact Susie Danziger at sdanziger@harveyschool.org

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alumni news Dear Alumni, This winter saw the passing of two notable figures in Harvey School’s history. Harry Dawe passed away in Manhattan this past January at the age of 82. He served as Harvey’s headmaster from 1969 to 1984, guiding the school during a time of growth and hardship as well. During his 15-year tenure, Harvey added the high school and began admitting girls. In 1982, Harvey had its first graduating high school class, which included two girls, one of whom was valedictorian. Harry Dawe also helped Harvey recover from two devastating fires in the late 1970s. Joy Carter Luke also passed away in January at the age of 91. She was the daughter of Herbert Carter Jr. 1919, son of Harvey’s founder, Dr. Herbert Carter. Over the years, Joy and her husband, the late John Luke ’40, stayed in touch with Harvey and participated in alumni events, helping to preserve the memory of our founding family. Shifting to the Harvey of today, I am deeply moved by the enclosed articles about two young alumni discovering their passions at an early age. Louise McManus ’14 demonstrates a deep commitment not only to helping the homeless, but “standing alongside these people … so we can create and build relationships.” Danny Schonning ’12 has traveled the world in search of humanitarian work. Today, he is working toward a master’s degree in poetry, potentially using creative writing to benefit refugee communities. Both students credit Harvey and their teachers with instilling in them a sense of altruism and achievement through helping people in need. Indeed, Harvey provides students with many community service opportunities — far more than when I attended. We are very proud of Louise and Danny, and all those young Harvey alumni who will change the world someday! These life stories are an inspiration for the entire Harvey community.

Best regards,

Upcoming Events October 19, 2019:

Dan Chapman ’73, Alumni Association President

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Alumni Reunion, Homecoming, Hall of Fame Program Celebrating all classes, but especially those with class years ending in “4” and “9.” Contact your class agents to see what is being planned.

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Hockey and Basketball Our annual winter homecoming games in hockey and basketball usually held the first week of school in January were split this year. The hockey scrimmage took place between Christmas and New Year’s, preceded by a family skate. Alumni children enjoyed decorating cookies while their parents skated. 2019 started with an exciting basketball game! Mr. Loiola and Mr. Kennedy worked hard to keep up with Class of 2015 alumni Jackson Roberts, Ricky Hicks, and Zack Goligoski. The basketball game saw alumni challenging alumni in an energetic contest. Adding extra challenge was the ¾ court basket by Sari Zubatkin ’06. 1. The hockey alumni // 2. Michael Keerdoja ’03 and his father with Josh Linder ’03 // 3. Jason O’Brien ’09, Greg Hennings ’10, Sean O’Brien ’09 // 4. Brent Martin ’94 and Marc Ruppenstein ’94 // 5. Jon Klein ’04, Sean Hennings ’12 // 6. Matt Romito ’98, Malik Garvin ’11 // 7. John Petri ’97 and family // 8. Greg Janos ’98 guiding his son // 9. Sari Zubatkin ’06 // 10. Class of 2015 Jackson Roberts, Zach Goligoski, and Ricky Hicks // 11. Alumni players with Athletic Director Patrick Kennedy and teacher/coach Luigi Loiola

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Alumni Reception at The Cornell Club The annual alumni networking reception took place in April at The Cornell Club. This event provides an opportunity each year for alumni to share their experiences, catch up with alumni and teachers, and network together. Alumni were encouraged to register in advance for a reduced entry fee thanks to the generosity of a benevolent supporter. Max Weinstein â&#x20AC;&#x2122;98 won the Harvey Swag Bag raffle. Alumni President Dan Chapman â&#x20AC;&#x2122;73 urged the attendees to connect with the school, their teachers, and their classmates, and encouraged everyone to become financial supporters of the school.

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1. Greg Haas ’04, Julia Foster ’05, Nicole Wright ’05, Upper School Dean of Academics Dianne Mahony // 2. Sam Solloway ’11, Erica Cheyne ’14, Science Chair Jay Hill, Rachel Dimowitz ’11, Brandon Harmer ’11 // 3. Paul Riverain ’14, Nate Jacobs ’06 // 4. Marketing Director Susie Danziger, Max Weinstein ’98, Chair Performing Arts Vinny Alexander // 5. Charlie Seider ’14, former assistant headmaster Dick Wyland, Sam Moise-Silverman ’14 // 6. Admissions Director Bill Porter, John Hughes ’68 // 7. Seth Morton ’57, science teacher Bruce Osborne, Dan Chapman ’73 // 8. Lindsey Walker ’05, young alumni coordinator Jess Vicente // 9. Phil Eifert ’73, Dan Chapman ’73, Susie Danziger, Bill Fallerman ’72 // 10. Brad Rothchild ’13, former assistant headmaster Dick Wyland // 11. Board Chair Eileen Walker, Phil Eifert ’73 // 12. Patty Stiller, Randy Anderson ’74 // 13. Sam Moise-Silverman ’14, Rebekah Skovron ’14, Head of Upper School Phil Lazzaro // 14. David Rome ’08, Matt Impastato ’08 // 15. Alumni director Sally Breckenridge and young alumni coordinator Jess Vicente // 16. Assistant Head of Upper School Beth Visintainer, Erica Cheyne ’14 // 17. Science teacher Bruce Osborne, Pieter Catlow ’73, David Taylor ’92 // 18. Bill Knauer, Shelby Moore ’15, teacher Jay Hill, Greg Haas ’04

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Alumni Portal

In order to help you, our alumni, please take a moment to send information to the Alumni Office on your profession/field of interest so that we can respond when asked for contacts in various professions. Or go to the Alumni Portal on the Harvey website and update your information.

Slane Bar Happy Hour

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One Friday evening in March, the Harvey NYC Young Alumni group gathered for a happy hour at Slane Bar. Max Weinstein ’98, Lindsey Walker ’05, Max Farinato ’05, Leah Horowitz ’06, and Gretel Coleman ’08 joined other alumni and recalled many of the influential faculty during their time at Harvey. Let’s continue to stay in touch and connected! Possible future young alumni events include an on-campus alumni kickball game as well as a soccer game this coming fall! Feel free to reach out with ideas or suggest events to connect with your former classmates.

@TheHarveySchoolAlumni @harveyschoolalumni @harveyschoolalumni youtube.com/TheHarveySchool linkedin.com/company/ The-Harvey-School

Left. Max Weinstein ’98, Lindsey Walker ’05, Max Farinato ’05, Leah Horowitz ’06, Gretel Coleman ’08 // Right. Danny Goodkind ’11 and Nicolette St. Lawrence ’11

Alumni Returning to Campus 1. Heidi Lee ’18, Harvey teacher Samantha Saraniti, and Lily Koening ’18 // 2. Sasha Fox ’18 and Jacinth Francis ’18 // 3. Michael Ecker ’17 and Chris Kelly // 4. Michael Spadafora ’18, Sasha Fox ’18, Connor Phillips ’18, Cian Keohane ’18, Jake Reber ’18, Jacinth Francis ’18, Coy Treat ’18 // 5. Jackson Roberts ’15 with Christine Cahill

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Home for the Holidays Graduating from The Harvey School doesn’t mean losing touch with former classmates and faculty. This year, Harvey’s new young alumni coordinator, Jess Vicente, planned several fun events on and off campus for young alumni to connect and reminisce about their memories from their time at Harvey. After a successful Homecoming/ Reunion weekend in the fall, the alumni office hosted a “Home for the Holidays” event on campus. Alumni stopped in for a pizza lunch and an ugly sweater cookie decorating activity. The young alumni also took time to write welcome notes to the sixth grade class, the newest members to join The Harvey School. 1. Courtney Alexander ’18 and Lia Barning ’18 writing notes to sixth-graders // 2. Chauncey Dewey ’15 and Dillon Singleton ’15 with Mr. Lazzaro // 3. Dajour Fisher ’17 // 4. Chris Liu ’18, Jacky Chen ’18, Yulanda Huang ’18 // 5. Sophia Nahon ’15, Aliya Mayers ’15, Ms. Mahony, Maddy Binderman ’17, Carly Kaplan’15, Angelique Santiago ’15, Halle Paredes ’17, Eve O’Brien ’17, Lexie Barber ’17 // 6. Dani Oddo ’18, Julia Mallon ’18, Chloe Savitch ’18, Kelly McMorrow ’18 // 7. Dillon Singleton ’15 and Jack Mather ’15

Yearbooks Available Do you remember your Harvey classmates from your time at the school? Extra yearbooks are available. If you’d like a copy of any of the years listed below, we would be glad to supply you with another one. Available yearbooks: 1991–99, 2002–2008, 2010–2015 Contact alumni@harveyschool.org or Sally Breckenridge at 914-232-3161, x123.

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class notes

1960s Campus

To submit a note or share your Harvey memories, please contact your class agent or Sally Breckenridge at alumni@harveyschool.org

1951 Class Agent: Michael Adair, 860-535-9099, MAdair412@gmail.com

1955 E. Richard Ahlborn: “By the Order of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I have been inducted into the Venerable Order of St. John. The order dates back to the days of the Crusades in the 11th century.

“I was nominated by a close friend, who is a retired State Department embassy official and an Officer of the Order. After attending a couple of events where I was screened by the local members of the Order, I was selected by the Prior for the U.S. in Washington, D.C., and then approved for investiture by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who is the Head of the Order. Investiture was held over a weekend last October in San Francisco up on Nob Hill, with events at the Fairmont Hotel and the ceremony at the Grace Episcopal Cathedral. My family is back there on your East Coast, so I was accompanied just with friends in the Order. My duties are (of course) to financially support the Order’s good works, and to assist in any other ways that are within my abilities and schedules. The focus of these activities revolves around the Order’s ophthalmology hospital in Jerusalem at

the site of the Order’s founding in the year 1088 AD. The hospital treats all comers of whatever religion or race, and operates a fleet of mobile surgical units that travel within both Palestinian Territories in Gaza and the West Bank. It turns out that there is widespread diabetes-associated eye issues within the Arab communities, so the Order is revered for its service in their treatments.” The order is found throughout the Commonwealth of Nations, Hong Kong, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States of America, with the worldwide mission “to prevent and relieve sickness and injury, and to act to enhance the health and well-being of people anywhere in the world.” The order’s approximately 25,000 members, known as confrères, are mostly of the Protestant faith, though those of other Christian denominations or other religions are accepted into the order. Except via appointment to certain government or ecclesiastical offices in some realms, membership is by invitation only and individuals may not petition for admission.

1956 Class Agent: John Crawford, 540-247-8810, celect@comcast.net (Top) Dick Ahlborn ’55 being sworn in; (Above) Dick (back left) with new members

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1960

Class Agent: Alex McKown, 718-392-1373, alexander.mckown@gmail.com

Class Agent: Dick Willard, 207-596-7968, twittler@msn.com

Richard M. Marshall III called and spoke with the alumni director. He is still in Oregon to be near his son. He rents a room in a house where he has use of the kitchen and common areas. Richard’s mom was the secretary to a chemist (Knox) at Hickrill Science Building lab in the 1950s. “Have I ever had a harder time this year pretending I’m 21! I’ve got my grandfather’s turkey chin all of a sudden. Cost: $8,000 to remove it — I checked out a TV ad with Sono Bello. I should be out of Portland, Oregon, (4 ½ years) by summer, but no direction excites me in the slightest yet. I feel whichever way I go, it’s my last run. I can wind it up with burnt skin and a less than ideal physique on a Thailand beach with all the girls snickering as they jiggle by. Or I could go back to Maine where I have history or ole Vermont where I don’t know one person. Both great choices if one likes watching icicles dripping without the extended family singing tunes around the piano. For those out of touch and who would find it useful to share thoughts of any kind, my phone is 203-247-4571.”

1965 Gregory A. Kriser: “My son Ryan has started a private equity company, Helios Capital LLC., investing in aerospace and private companies before their IPOs.”

1967 Peter W. Kunhardt: (Excerpts by Gale Ritterhoff, November 30, 2018, in Westchester Magazine. www.westchestermagazine.com/WestchesterMagazine/December-2018/Peter-Kunhardt)

Six Emmy Awards crowd a small shelf in a corner of Peter Kunhardt’s modest loft/ office space in Pleasantville, home to his company, Kunhardt Films. The impressive statuettes, even though slightly tucked away, silently express just how good Kunhardt is at what he does. The selfeffacing newsman-turned-documentary filmmaker might hesitate to proclaim this out loud, but he and his team produce and direct some of the most socially relevant

Consider Becoming a Class Agent or Reunion Coordinator Are you looking for a way to reconnect with your classmates? Would you like to get involved in Harvey’s community? Class agents provide an important link between their classes and Harvey. They assist the school in updating class rosters and locating “lost”’ classmates. They also share information about school events, local get-togethers, and news from campus and the current student body. Each class agent decides how best to communicate with his or her class. Some write periodic class letters and/ or emails, establish a class group on Facebook, or use a combination of these methods. Some classes have more than one person sharing these duties. To be a class agent, one needs only to have an interest in helping classmates stay connected with each other and Harvey.

There are currently vacancies for class agents in the classes of ’54, ’59, ’69, ’74, and ’79. Even if you think you cannot take on a long-term class agent post, please consider volunteering to serve your class as a reunion coordinator. It has been shown that those classes with an involved class or reunion agent (or both) have had more successful reunions with a larger turnout. If you are able to volunteer or have questions about being a class agent or reunion coordinator, please contact alumni@harveyschool.org, Sally Breckenridge at 914-232-3161, x123 or Jess Vicente at 914-232-3161, x143.

and critically acclaimed documentaries made today, including their latest releases, “King in the Wilderness” and “John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls.” The latter is especially poignant in light of the Arizona senator’s recent death. Kunhardt, partnering with sons Teddy and George, spent many hours with McCain — both in D.C. and at his Arizona ranch — shooting and producing the documentary on an accelerated schedule, beginning last year. The filmmakers, as well as their subject, knew that time to tell this important American’s story was running out. The result is an intimate, invaluable portrait of a complicated man examining his life against the backdrop of a fatal diagnosis. While both films were screened this year at Pleasantville’s Jacob Burns Film Center, Kunhardt projects are currently produced in conjunction with HBO, which means they are widely available on the cable channel’s streaming services. But be forewarned — the movies pack an emotional and sometimes devastating, punch. The overall takeaway, however, is one of inspiration, and that is not an accident. “We try to make moral leadership the core of many of the films we do,” explains Kunhardt. “What we are really after is the kernel of character who is universal, whom people can identify with, which is the driving force within someone.” Not surprisingly, Kunhardt, a longtime resident of Chappaqua, also credits his quest for truth and understanding to his own remarkable family. Kunhardt’s great-grandfather was the historian Frederick Hill Meserve, whose father served as a major in the Union Army. Meserve suggested his father publish his war diaries and set about gathering pictures to illustrate the volume, ultimately amassing a huge collection of photos of President Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. The job of maintaining these images was passed on to following generations, becoming known to the family as a “glorious burden” for a variety of reasons. This endeavor is the subject of Kunhardt’s film, “Living with Lincoln,” which focuses on Kunhardt’s grandmother, Dorothy Meserve Kunhardt, who struggled not only with a profound sense of obligation to her family legacy but also with profound depression. harveyschool.org 49

Dorothy is best known, however, as author of the classic children’s book “Pat the Bunny,” which “helped put us all through college,” says Kunhardt with a wry smile. After 10 years with ABC News, Kunhardt founded Kunhardt Films in 1987, bringing in his father, formerly managing editor of Life magazine, and brother, Philip Kunhardt III. Spending time with Kunhardt and his filmmaker sons, both in their early 30s, one quickly detects the strong affection and respect that bonds the trio. In addition to Teddy and George, Kunhardt has two other children with whom he is close. Eldest son Peter Jr. works in the office below Kunhardt Films, as executive director of the Gordon Parks Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving and promoting the work of the famed African-American photojournalist. Daughter Abby, who lives in Florida, visits regularly.

Together, the Kunhardts produce work that largely celebrates what’s best in humanity, without shying away from the negative. These darker sides are never sensationalized or exploited, however. “The ‘gotcha’ questions — we haven’t done that,” Peter explains. “We think character deficiencies are part of an overall story and must be kept in their proper perspective.” The John McCain documentary, for instance, unflinchingly examines his divorce and major political missteps. But McCain’s own reaction to the film (Teddy flew out to Arizona to screen it privately for the senator) is quite telling. “You nailed it, kid,” McCain told Teddy, who recounts this interaction with a slight catch in throat. Peter’s graceful skill at capturing the character deficiencies of others makes one wonder if the filmmaker has any of his own worth documenting. A minor

technophobe, Peter has a slight penchant for watching reality television and has been known to let his grandchildren distract him from work, his sons report. Not exactly tabloid fodder. Still energized by the prospect of a long career ahead — plans include moving into the nonprofit arena to focus on issues of social justice — Peter does take time off to garden, practice yoga weekly at Katonah Yoga, and travel to Maine. He has also started working with personal trainer Katie Simco, at Saw Mill Club East in Mount Kisco, to ensure that he can “keep picking up his grandchildren,” whom he says bring him unparalleled joy. It’s not surprising that a man who’s dedicated himself to seeking out the best in other people is in no short supply of virtue himself. George tells of the story of an associate who asked to sit in on a meeting unrelated to the film he was actually working

Lost Alumni & Former Students The following are alumni/former students for whom we do not have contact information. Please contact alumni@harveyschool.org if you have any information on these individuals. (The year following a name indicates the student’s last year at Harvey.) 1934 Jules G. Evens, Jr., 1932 Christian G. Gunther Esq. William B. Humphrey, 1932 David Moorhead James W. Ryan, Jr.

Stanley M. Winslow, 1940 Charles J. Winter Bertram Work, Jr.

1949

1964

1974

John L. Cleveland III John B. Ensign, 1936 Donald G. B. Erskine Richmond D. Herrick, 1938 Lacey Hofius, 1938 William S. Jordan

Travis S. Anderson, 1948 Joseph C. Hill, 1947 Rodney M. Hunter, 1946 Robert M. King, 1948 Wilfred B. Langmore, 1946 Edmund Q. Moses, Jr., 1945 Leonino Nunes Antonio Roig IV, 1948 Ezra J. Warner, 1948

Derrick M. Balsam, 1963 Curtis R. Dann, 1963 Michael S. Kelly, 1962 Edwin I. Lefevre III, 1963 Jean‑Baptiste G. Martin, 1960 Prentiss W. Phillips, 1963 William S. Spring, Jr., 1962 Miner W. M. Wilcox

Peter R. Carpenter Patrick E. Feagles Christopher N. Hurd James A. Thayer IV

1944

1954

Robert D. Abraham Folke Bernadotte, Jr., 1941 William C. Bouton, 1943 Jonathan J. Crawley, 1943 F. Hubbs Kettles, 1943 Kim Kimbolten, 1941 Ronald McLendon, 1943 Jaime Ortiz‑Patino, 1941

Austin H. Brown Lawrence L. Gooding Prabodh L. Shah, 1952

1939

1969

1959 Christopher C. Cooke Fernando Marturet, 1957 Luis Sosa, 1958

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Jonathan D. Agnew Alexander C. Campbell,1968 Jeffrey C. Fairchild Dana S. Folsom, 1968 H. S. Jones II, 1968 Mark R. Quackenbush James Ricketts Robert B. Stark

1979 Hugh J. Gelfand Scott C. Goble Sean E. Hotung Edward O. Oliver

1984 Andrew M. Braten William G. Murphy Alfonso R. Riddle

1989 Christine S. O’Grady Putek Matthew P. Ramone

Douglas A. Razzetti Alison Rein Joshua A. Richman

1994 Noah C. Abeles Raymond Adams Justin Fox Vincent L. Keane Michael Paoli Lamont A. Rhem John W. Salorio Eduardo C. Saponara

2009 Timothy K. Carpenter, Jr. Heather E. Rubin

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on, just because “he wanted to be in the room with Peter.” Upon hearing this anecdote, Kunhardt remarked with signature humility that said man soon learned “it was no great experience.” But after personally being in a room with Peter Kunhardt, listening to him speak eloquently about film, truth, character, and family, it is a great experience indeed.

1971 Richard C. Ledes visited campus in April to speak to the ninth-grade global studies classes about his documentary film “No Human Is Illegal,” which shares his personal encounter with Syrian refugees detained on the Greek island of Lesvos. Students watched the film for homework, and Richard led a discussion around the issues raised in his film.

Richard Ledes ’71 talking to Harvey students

Ed Micola ’92 and Josh Hall ’93, 1992 football

1985

could truly focus on education and student development.”

Class Agent: Thomas Jaffe, 925-200-4391, thomas.jaffe@sbcglobal.net; Kelly Wheeler Olson, kellyann829@hotmail.com

1973

1986

Class Agent: Phil Eifert, 914-232-6489, peifert@yahoo.com

Class Agent: Lisa Cantrell, 813-672-3642, lmc246home@gmail.com

1977 Class Agent: Larry Baschkin, 914-764-3220, offtobali@aol.com

1978 Class Agent: Patrick Peterkin, 203-655-9917, p_peterkin@yahoo.com

1983 Class Agents: Melinda Frey Arkin, 914-241-2134, bentleyshop@aol.com; Josh Rosenthal, 970-385-4723, weplay@bresnan.net

1984 // 35th Reunion Class Agent: Herbert Sloan, 203-438-0051, hjs1988@yahoo.com

Joanne M. Clinton Dimson and Michelle met up for dinner at Madonia in Stamford and celebrated 25 years of friendship. Joanne is looking for photos of her uncle John McMahon that she can share with Harvey.

1990 Class Agent: Peter Hall, 518-369-1991, hallpeter1@gmail.com

1992 Jessica E. Muse wrote that she is working at the Museum of Ice Cream in San Francisco now and thought it would be a great location for an alumni event.

1993 1988 Class Agents: Wylie Blake, 203-526-4089, wyliesmithblake@yahoo.com; Charles Collin, 860-877-4463, collin_charles@hotmail.com

1989 // 30th Reunion Class Agent: Chris Abrenica, cabrenica@lawrencehealth.org; Colin S. Burns: “John McMahon was an inspiration to me and many others. Harvey provided a unique environment where he and others

Class Agents: Ian Lichtenstein, 609-895-0609, i.lichtenstein@yahoo.com; Adam B. Sharon, 914-967-8738, adam@adamsharonhealth.com Josh R. Hall: “I love seeing updates about the school and will actually be moving back to Westchester in July, so hopefully I can get more involved with alumni events. I just found this picture of Ed Micola ’92 and me (see at top of page) from Harvey 1992 football. I probably have close to 1,000 pictures of Harvey football, hockey, and baseball since my father took pictures of every game.

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1994 // 25th Reunion Class Agent: Russell Stamm, 781-329-3004, rcstamm@rcstammco.com

1995 Class Agent: Lara W. Casano, 347-539-7301, lcasano38@aol.com

Greg Janos: Marin James Janos was born April 5, at 7.2 pounds and 20 inches. “Leanne and I wanted to thank everyone again for the Cavalier baby shower and gifts. We truly appreciate the support and the family environment at Harvey.”

1999 // 20th Reunion

Ian C. Johns: “Remembering John McMahon: He was the originator of FAKE NEWS. We learned about news propaganda and corruption in the U.S. in Latin/Greek I. He opened our eyes in 1992. Still today it’s better to read the paper or listen to the radio than to watch TV. “Oh, and if I am home in N.Y., I’ll watch Raphael [Miranda] do the weather on WNBC. Always nice to see our salutatorian in TV brightening others’ lives.”

Class Agent: Amy Albert Morello, 845-621-2120, papillia@hotmail.com

The weekend before Christmas, Peter G. Moore moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, with wife and kids. His first travel nursing assignment was in Connersville, Indiana, working in an adolescent psych ward. “I’m a psychiatric RN and working as a traveler at various hospitals around the state. I am the father of two amazing boys, ages 12 and 9.”

Graham T. Posner lives in Kentucky, where he is the technical director of the Dramatic Arts Program at Centre College. Founded in 1819, Centre is ranked in the top 50 liberal arts colleges by US News and consistently listed as one of the top 15 colleges/universities in the South by Forbes. In addition to teaching, designing, and collaborating at Centre College, Graham also works with other universities and high schools to aid in or improve their theater programs. Graham continues to travel back to New York as often as he can and spends his free time hiking in the mountains.

1996 Class Agents: Kevin Harrigan, 412-853-9392, kh1843@gmail.com; Jeanette Stark, 336-771-5303, jeanettemstark@gmail.com

1997 Class Agent: Blayre Farkas, 561-929-1802

1998 Class Agent: Max Weinstein, 917-515-8531, maxdanielweinstein@gmail.com Shantele M. Coram and John Burse welcomed a baby girl, Jayde Mari Burse, in January 2019.

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2002 Class Agent: Tiffany Franqui, 845-612-9858, travelsize84@gmail.com John E. Fasciana, Jr. met with Head of Upper School Mr. Lazzaro for dinner in Katonah.

2003 Class Agents: Jackie and Evan Walker, 914-319-1699, JaclynMarisaWalker@gmail.com Morgan B. Aird Harvey married her college best friend this past October. She and her husband, Darrell, welcomed their first child this spring. “This will be the second for both of us, as we both have two boys (Josiah, mine, 8.5 years) and, (Isaiah, hubby’s, 6 years,” Morgan said. “I will have a house full of boys real soon,” she added.

Marin Janos, baby of Greg Janos ’98

Morgan Aird Harvey ’03, husband Darrell and two sons

Amanda M. Ruzicka Mogridge: “I was reading the wonderful Harvey magazine that just came and saw that Margot Connolly ’08 with whom I was in plays during my time at Harvey was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and I was inspired by her article because I felt the same way about my experience with Ms. Mahony. Our donation strategy is stretched out among a lot of efforts we value and support, most of them local to where we live in Maine, and working for

class notes Lana Mei Wuin Weisholz, baby of Matthew Weisholz ’03

Zoe Lise Mogridge, baby of Amanda Mogridge ’03

Michael Gillman ’03 and Elle

a nonprofit myself, funds are not exactly overflowing, so I wish it could be more, but I’m happy to support Harvey, even if it is only a little :)” Amanda welcomed daughter Zoe Lise Mogridge on April 27, 2019, weighing in at a very healthy 9 lbs. 6 oz. and 20 ½ inches long, with a 14 1/4 inch head. “She is the perfect addition to our beautiful family, and Eve couldn’t be happier to meet her little sister.”

Britt Davis Young, her husband, and daughter recently relocated to Westchester County in New York, after living in Texas.

Michael Gillman: “On August 11, 2018, Elle Chyun and I were married at Rokeby, an old Astor estate in Barrytown (Red Hook), New York. We were glad to have longtime friend Ben Rosen officiate! It was a rainy day, but the clouds parted perfectly for a ceremony on the rolling lawn overlooking the Hudson and a bonfire later in the evening after dinner. Garrett Rittenberg keeps in touch with Mr. Lazzaro and texted him from Mexico. Evan R. Walker and the Young Alumni Coordinator Jess Vicente met for coffee. Evan had some insightful ideas on how best to engage Harvey’s young alumni and build participation. Matthew Weisholz and his wife, Dana, welcomed baby Lana Mei Wuin Weisholz Dec. 31, 2018.

2004 // 15th Reunion Class Agents: Andrew Pape, andy.pape80@gmail.com; Mallika Raghavan, mallika.raghavan@gmail.com Geoffrey J. Gates recently accepted a position with the Los Angeles Lakers as the Associate Director, Social and Content. He’ll be moving from New York City to L.A., to revamp the Lakers’ approach to social media and content. Geoff helped organize the NYC Harvey happy hour and brought along former classmates Lee Dickinson and Peter Vasey ’05. Geoff also attended the alumni vs. faculty basketball game. Geoff is interested in staying connected to The Harvey School and expressed an interest in speaking to current students about life after Harvey.

2005

Geoff Gates ’04 (second from left) with Lindsey Walker ’05, Max Farinato ’05, Lee Dickinson ’04, and Pete Vasey ’05 at alumni happy hour

brought in a sample of Munchie’s Mix, a bake-your-own dog treat company he started. “I had thrown the idea around for a while, and I was between jobs last year and held to a very long garden leave where I couldn’t take another job. So it seemed like a good opportunity to see if I could get the product up and running!” Ben has accepted a job offer at a hedge fund in New York — “so far it has been going really well.” Earlier this year, Jonathan M. Peters moved to Chicago, where he continues to work as a financial adviser at Morgan Stanley. Lindsey J. Walker helped organize the Harvey happy hour at Slane Bar in NYC. Lindsey has been working closely with the Young Alumni Coordinator and helping to keep the young alumni connected. She recently moved to NYC and works for TEDMED.

Class Agents: Diana Bondy, 203-834-0764, bondydiana08@gmail.com; Brian Ryerson, 914-329-6863, ryersonb@gmail.com Benjamin T. Mulberry stopped in to visit Mr. Lazzaro this past December and harveyschool.org 53

2006 Class Agents: Greg Jurschak, 914-260-8155, gjurschak@gmail.com; Teresa Neri, 914-462-7440, teresa.neri12@gmail.com

Laura High ’06

Laura High is a SAG-AFTRA actor who has been in commercials and TV. She is excited to be currently starting her own production company. Laura also continues to perform stand-up comedy almost every day of the week in New York City. She headlined at Carolines on Broadway May 7 in their Breakout Artist Series. Robert “Sky” Sabin and wife Molly welcomed baby Ronan in July 2018.

Alexandra Pugliese recounted the impact that attending Harvey had on her. “If not for the benefit of generous financial aid, Harvey wouldn’t have been a possibility for me or my family. I am who I am because of Harvey. By contributing to the endowment fund for financial aid, I hope to help make Harvey a reality for another student in a similar position, and pay forward the generosity and incredible opportunities I have been given.” Mr. Lazzaro and Director of Development Laura Prichard went to New Jersey for lunch with Thomas F. Theurkauf III. Besides catching up on life events, they discussed Tom’s ongoing interest in staying connected to Harvey and his participation in the Beyond the Classroom Fund.

2007

Baby Ronan with dad Sky Sabin ’06

Class Agents: Brandon Brooks, 203-524-5800, brandon@brooks123.com; Doniella McKoy, 914-960-9375, donimckoy@yahoo.com

2008

Andrew C. Haight reports that he is a project specialist for Casabella Contracting of NY, Inc. Andrew, with Casabella for the past four years, is currently working on the final stages of the Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson River.

Rachael A. Ann D’Agostino is engaged to James Tompkins and set to marry June 8 in Connecticut.

Katharine Z. LaVacca reported that she graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Cornell University. “I completed my veterinary medicine degree in 2016 and have been a practicing veterinarian since then in New York,” Katharine reports. Dr. Katharine LaVacca is currently practicing in Dutchess County at the East Fishkill Animal Hospital in Hopewell Junction.

Amelia Lavin ’07

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Amelia H. Lavin was married July 2018 to Andrew Lofaro, a high school history teacher. She completed a doctorate in clinical psychology in 2017 and now works as a pediatric neuropsychologist in the Boston area. “We are expecting a baby boy in August,” Amelia reports.

Class Agent: Dylan Hackley, 914-482-5318, dhack@me.com

Gretel Coleman is currently working at Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, Connecticut. Eagle Hill is a special ed school where the students are grouped by their ability and needs rather than their age. “I am working in the lower school and teaching two math classes, two writing classes, and a literature class.” Edward “Teddy” A. Theurkauf reached out to Mr. Lazzaro about dinner plans as Teddy wants LZ to meet his fiancée. Brandon Beswick and Nina E. Wise were engaged Dec. 15, 2018. They plan a wedding on 2/29/2020 in Richmond, Virginia, where Nina has lived for five years since graduating from the University of Richmond. Brooke A. Stager is marrying Michael Korevec in August.

class notes homes and ease the adoption/rescue process for adopters and rescue organizations alike, simplifying the adoption process for potential pet parents while providing shelter management and adoption tools for rescue organizations. Rescue Spot has completed two incubator programs, and is in the fundraising stage. Rescue-Spot.com”

2009 // 10th Reunion Class Agents: Andy Jamieson, 203-273-3884, andrew.jamiesonct@gmail.com; Erika Osborne, osborne7937@gmail.com; Pete Sorenson, 914-438-7486, peter.sorenson@nichols.com; Megan Taylor, 914-274-0069, megan.kerrytaylor@gmail.com John H. McDermott: “I am now living in Long Island in a nice apartment. I got a job as the head coach of esports as well as a success coach at LIU Post. I oversee making a D1 varsity esports program to compete in conference tournaments and online tournaments. It’s a big task, but hopefully I will not let anyone down. It’s going to be a great challenge! I just wanted to take a moment to thank all the coaches who have shaped my coaching abilities through the years: Chris Kelly, Jack Messinger, Sam McGrath, Joe Battaglia, and David Patterson. While what I am doing right now is not going to be football, hopefully I can affect my players’ lives half as much as you guys did for mine!” Nicole B. Patrick: “I founded a dog rescue about two years ago, Chic Chien Chateau (chienchateau.com), in which we pull dogs from high kill shelters in Georgia and other parts of the South. We then get them fully vetted and bring them to New York and Connecticut to foster homes where we hold adoption events. In 2018, we saved more than 20 dogs’ lives.

2010 Class Agents: Jenna Spiwack, 845-519-4367, jspiwack@gmail.com; Anna Walant, 203-947-4543, awalant@gmail.com; Jake Warshaw, 914-772-5793, jwarshaw@gmail.com Nicole Patrick ’09 and friend

We are currently fundraising to open our first brick and mortar shelter this summer. We have a medical needs program that takes on one medical needs dog for every 10 “regular” dogs adopted and get them whatever surgery or treatment is needed. We recently held a fundraiser at The Playboy Club in NYC which was written up in Page Six: (pagesix.com/2019/03/18/wonder-parkstars-rant-and-rave-over-animated-film). I also have a residency at The Playboy Club singing jazz and cabaret! Anyone interested in donating to Chic Chien Chateau can visit chienchateau.com/donate. I have also created an app launching this summer, Rescue Spot, which is a platform to help the millions of homeless pets in shelters find

Andrew T. Abt is getting married this July.

2011 Class Agents: Victoria Shaffer, 914-400-6446, victoria6839@gmail.com; Adam Slater, 914-874-7436, adamjslater@aol.com; Nicolette St. Lawrence, 914-707-0414, ns669@cornell.edu; KC Testwuide, 914-953-9006, ktestwuide@gmail.com Caitlin M. Costa: “I now live in Chicago where I moved for work. Upon passing the bar, I was offered a position as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. I graduated from law school in May, passed the bar, and moved out here in February.”

I have a lot of Ambition. That’s why

I Am HARVEY. Small classes, inspiring teachers, rigorous academics, and an array of extracurriculars instill in students a passion for lifelong learning and the confidence to pursue individual passions.

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Holly Riddel (of Holly Riddel Designs) and Victoria L. Shaffer launched their fine jewelry line, Felia Designs, last fall. They plan to donate 10 percent of the retail prices to carefully chosen animal-related charities. Molly Orell: “I moved back to New York from Los Angeles, where I now work at an ad agency on Google.”

2012 Class Agents: Brandon Hickey, 845-270-8670, bhickey93@aol.com; Brett Marks, 914-815-1686, brettski70294@yahoo.com; Maya Sank, 203-803-5850, mayasank7@gmail.com; Dan Schonning, 203-788-6811, danny.schonning@yahoo.com; Natalia St. Lawrence, 914-707-0406, nataliastlawrence@gmail.com; Mikhyle “Mickey” Stein, 914-419-4615, mick909@mac.com Mitchell H. Bowman: “I live in Washington, D.C., today in part because of the memories I had traveling for the Georgetown MUN conference. Feel free to say hello when in the capital!” Collin D. Kraus: “I still look back at my time at Harvey so fondly. I am now based in Los Angeles, but if there is anything I can ever do for the Harvey community-at-large please let me know. I’d like to be involved long term.” Julian Rissetto: “I haven’t seen Vinny or Beth or Phil in a long time. I was a 6-to-12th grade Harvey kid, and it’s a wonderful feeling to feel that they’re still the figures who helped shape me into what I am today. That feeling never leaves, and I’m starting to realize how important they were. It’s a wonderful feeling, and I’m sure they are still providing that to the kids today. The new headmaster I think is a real treasure and truly cares about the school. “Of course, I would love to be at the kickball game!”

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Maya J. Sank moved to NYC in July 2018 and started her own business called Maya Moves. She began teaching adult beginner dance classes, but after having more demand for a dance fitness class, she developed an additional class called Maya Moves: To Sweat, which provides a little more workout — toning and sculpting while still giving fun and easy choreography at the end of class! In addition to running her own business, Maya works five separate jobs to keep up with NYC. She’s a Studio Host at a gym five days a week, teaches hip hop to children at three schools in Manhattan, and teaches 3–5 private lessons or special events a week with Maya Moves. Maya Moves has grown into an incredible community of people, and in April, hosted a class in Los Angeles with a great turnout from word of mouth and social media. Maya has always had a passion for dance, is glad she’s made it her career, and hopes to turn everyone into a mayamover! You can check out all that she’s accomplished on her Instagram by following @maya.moves!

@HarveySchoolNY

instagram.com/theharveyschool

linkedin.com/company/The-Harvey-School

youtube.com/TheHarveySchool

2013 Class Agents: Gaby Kahn, 914-419-5954, gabrielleevekahn@gmail.com; Karina Lambert, 914-844-9123, karinalambert13@gmail.com; Sharif Koonce, 914-920-1074, skoonce82@hotmail.com; Ben Walant, 203-947-4541, bwalant@gmail.com; Will Walant, 203-947-4542, wwalant@gmail.com

Maya Sank ’12

Julia E. Meyer: (FROM MOM)

“Julia is doing great.” She is currently working in Washington, D.C., at the Smithsonian’s Entomology Department.

Annelise Cepero: (FROM FORMER HARVEY TEACHER KATHY CUSHMAN)

“Annelise (who played Laurie to Ben Walant’s Curly in our production of ‘Oklahoma’) was just cast in the longawaited remake movie of ‘West Side Story.’ Steven Spielberg is directing. The casting process was long and involved. Annelise is of Puerto Rican heritage. She attended Montclair State University in New Jersey, studying musical theater. In her freshman year there, Dianne (Mahony), Melanie (Gambino), and I drove there to see her in their production of ‘42nd St.’”

Chinasa G. Nwokocha: “I received the magazine and it brought so much joy to me. I really miss Harvey and need to visit soon. To be honest, many things in which I am involved could have Harvey students involved to give them more real-world experiences and opportunities. I currently work with Sony Music, and I work with a few United States, African, and international artists when they are on tour.”

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2014 // 5th Reunion

2015

Class Agents: Christian Artuso, cjartuso@aol.com; Erica Cheyne, ericacheyne@outlook.com; Emily Silk, emmy121209@gmail.com; Harry Solomon, hsolomon18@aol.com; Jahbari Taylor, jahbarit@gmail.com

Class Agents: Julia Chatzky, 914-420-6876, jbc310@gmail.com; Taylor Grodin, 914-629-8778, thetgrodz@gmail.com; Ricky Hicks, 914-233-6825; Brendan Kneitz, 914-591-3246, bk20@geneseo.edu; Ariana Weaver, 914-703-0008, ariana.weaver007@gmail.com

Christian J. Artuso and his rugby team at St. Bonaventure University won a rugby tournament in Kansas City, qualifying them for the Collegiate Rugby Championship in Philadelphia. Erica Cheyne helped organize the NYC Harvey happy hour. She brought many of her former Harvey classmates to the event. Michael Goodkind stopped by to visit Mr. Kelly in the robotics lab. Louise L. McManus is currently doing a year of service and living in Pittsburgh until August 2019. “I’m currently doing a fellowship program for young, recent college graduates. There are 38 of us, and we all serve at various nonprofits throughout the city of Pittsburgh, live in intentional communities, and we get a stipend, food, and housing for our work. See story on page 5. Shelley-Ann Pitterson: “I am currently in my last year of undergraduate work studying politics, gaining much of my experience with global issues through Model UN, interning with political consulting firms/campaigns, and most recently with the communications team at the Financial Times. I may not have enough work experience yet to write about bringing global solutions to a local level, but, of course, I am willing to contribute what I can! Perhaps something around civic engagement or free press? I’m incredibly grateful for the experiences I had at Harvey, participating in Model UN with Dr. G and writing for The Pulse, as they have definitely guided me to the career I’m building today.”

Alfredo C. Liendo attends Nichols College and achieved Dean’s List status for the fall 2018 semester. Jackson M. Roberts attended the alumni vs. faculty basketball game, “Thank you for helping put together such a wonderful event last Friday. It was a delight seeing some old classmates and faculty. Though I’m back at school for one last go-around, I’ll definitely try to stop by after graduating in May. Harvey has always been kind to me, so the least I can do is stay in touch. Have a great rest of the school year.”

Ally J. Rosenfeld reported that she was just inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the English honors society at Quinnipiac University. Benjamin T. Rubin of Harrison, New York, was named to The University of Alabama Dean’s List for fall 2018.

2016 Class Agents: Rohan Cassells, Jr., 914-414-7322, rcassellsjr99@gmail.com; Hannah Herrera, 914-714-5407, Hannahv_herrera@yahoo.com; Tyler Levy, 914-572-3020, bbhockey22@gmail.com; Emily Sirota, 917-763-5251, emilyann98@gmail.com Danni Qu: (PER MR. CORNELL)

“I heard from Danni Qu, who took Japanese while at Harvey. She passed level one, the highest level, which basically means she is bi-lingual. Danni also just finished a semester abroad in Kyoto.”

Christian Artuso ’14, center

Paul Riverain ’14, Jesse Matts ’13, friend, Julian Rissetto ’12, Erica Cheyne ’14, and Zach Schwartz ’14 at Slane Bar

Ally Rosenfeld ’15 at graduation

Mike Goodkind ’14 with Mr. Kelly

Danni Qu ’16

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traveling to Egypt, studying both early and modern Egyptian civilization. Every year, the college offers a variety of mini-terms, three-week programs running during winter break.

hear from Harvey and keep in touch. The Harvey School will always have a place in her heart and ours.” John E. Wise, Jr.: “I am grateful to Harvey for all my years there and for helping me get to NYU Gallatin.”

2017 Class Agents: Joe Bakas, 914-708-6131, bakasjoe@gmail.com; Lexie Barber, 914-414-7353, lgbarber1999@gmail.com; Jewel Li, 914-920-1409, lijewel1117@gmail.com; John Wise, 203-637-7876, jew393@nyu.edu Jane Wiesenberg ’16 in Egypt

Alec D. Roslin has been selected for inclusion on St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List for academic achievement during the fall 2018 semester. Alec is majoring in international economics-Spanish and is a member of the Class of 2022. Alec participated in a St. Lawrence University off-campus study abroad program and spent the fall semester in Spain. Claudia E. Smith of South Salem, New York, was named to the SUNY New Paltz Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. Lauren A. Suna just finished a semester abroad at Akita International University. Lauren took Japanese at Harvey. Jane I. Wiesenberg of Larchmont, New York, was traveling during winter break on a Union College mini-term. Wiesenberg, a member of the Class of 2020, is majoring in political science and sociology. Jane is

Coach Christina Binns, Sadie Albert ’18, coach Greg Janos ’98 and Sydney Lunder ’18

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Rohan Cassells: “This summer, I will be an intern at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a commercial banking summer analyst. My intramural basketball team won the Pennsylvania State Championship. I was vice president of Temple University’s student chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants. In the fall semester, I posted a 3.67 GPA.” Macy E. Drude: (FROM MOM JUNE DRUDE)

“Macy is a sophomore at Clark University and Matthew ’18 is a freshman at James Madison University. They are both happy and thriving. Lily is a junior at the Miller School and we are beginning the college search for her.” Ryan T. Hurst came back to visit Mr. Wahlers and Mr. Kelly in the robotics lab. Catalina Ruiz-Jimenez: (FROM MOM)

“Cata will be in Spain this holiday season. I know that she will, however, love to

Sam Chumsky ’18 with college hockey team

2018 Class Agents: Marissa Annechiarico, marissa.annechiarico@yahoo.com; Yulanda Huang, hjuewei@163.com; Ian Macari, IM108@optonline.net; John Sullivan, johns2388@aol.com Sadie R. Albert and Sydney Lunder stopped by for a visit. The girls recalled lacrosse spring training as the best Harvey memory. They both felt it was hard work but that training was lots of fun. Lia G. Barning: (FROM MOM)

“I spoke with Lia yesterday and she’s in the midst of finals … very busy. But she’s very happy at Parsons and looking forward to a nice, long holiday break. We miss everyone at Harvey and send you our very best wishes for a very happy holiday.” Jacky (Zhengran) Chen: “It is my pleasure to join the Harvey alumni community. Hope to keep in touch!” Samuel S. Chumsky: “Life at Franklin & Marshall is pretty great. Classes are difficult but that’s to be expected. F&M is really great at providing students with opportunities to lead and get involved on campus, and I’ve taken

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Yulanda Huang ’18

Cian Keohane ’18 with Mike Spadafora ’18 and Connor Phillips ’18

Ian Macari ’18 with Justice Alito

full advantage. I have been on my College House’s government, the Weis Assembly of Peers, for the entire year, was recently given the opportunity to become a Campus Coordinator for Students for Liberty, an organization that empowers college students around the world to promote free speech and the ideals of liberty on their campuses, and the hospitality chair on the student executive board of Hillel. Also, I was recently elected to be the recruitment director of the Alpha Tau chapter of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. “I was also a member of the club hockey team, which placed second in the DVCHA D-III conference. Franklin & Marshall College has been a great fit for me, and I have Harvey to thank for helping me to prepare for the rigors of college.”

Owen (Cheng-Yu) Li passed level 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Exam, which basically is intermediate level. He was pretty happy about it. He studied Japanese at Harvey for three years and continues to study at college. Owen was named to the 2018 fall semester Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan University.

one of the top university newspapers in the country. I also have a Tisch student-run company called Ultrawave and I am in the process of my first feature documentary. I would love to join the Harvey NYC group! I do not have any public events coming up at the moment, but will keep you posted.”

Elliot O. de Parscau du Plessix: (FROM MOM)

“Elliot let us know he would be open to discussing life after Harvey; he is currently in Canada.” Yulanda (Juewei) Huang: “I have been in London for my first semester, hence sorry for not making the homecoming, but please give my regards to everyone!” Cian Keohane stopped by for a visit and joined Mike Spadafora and Connor Phillips. Cian mentioned his favorite Harvey memory was prom night when he enjoyed going to prom with all his friends. Heidi J. Lee let us know she would be willing to come speak to the class of 2019 about her life after Harvey.

Ian E. Macari: “The perks of going to a Catholic university in D.C. is Catholic government officials visit. I met associate justice of the Supreme Court Samuel Alito.” Jared M. Peraglia: “I actually went on medical leave from school after being in the hospital, but am back on my feet! My play, ‘To Be With You,’ performed at Harvey last year under the brilliant guidance of Dianne Mahony, was performed at Tisch in December. I am the deputy news editor at Washington Square News — NYU’s independent student-run newspaper. We are consistently ranked

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Former Faculty & Friends A former Rippowam trustee and instrumental in getting funding for Evarts rink, Bill Mayo-Smith came with his daughter Sabina and son John for a rink visit in March and agreed to make a video documenting the early days of the rink fundraising, construction, and operation. He was able to provide many details that we had not previously known.

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F. Pitkin Smith ’34 Jan. 31, 2015

WII veteran Pitkin Smith, age 95, passed away Jan. 31, 2015. Born June 23, 1919, in Keene, New Hampshire, and adopted as a baby by Frederick Pitkin and Willie (Wesson) Smith. Pitkin joined the Army Air Corps in 1941. His military career spanned 20 years. During WWII, he was a Hump pilot, flying more than 200 combat missions as a command pilot over the China-Burma-India Theater, acquiring 12,500 flying hours earning the Distinguished Flying Cross with one cluster and the Air Medal with two clusters. After completing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Syracuse University, he was recalled to active duty and was stationed in Saudi Arabia. He retired as a Major in the U.S. Air Force in 1959. Pitkin was a Life Boy Scout, a Boy Scout Master, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, and member of Daedalians and the Hump Pilot Association. After retiring from the military, Pitkin worked for General Electric in Syracuse, New York, at which time he traveled to Alaska and Greenland for work projects. Pitkin was married to Helen Henrietta Langler from 1942 to 1954, having two children David Smith and Barbara Smith. He then was married to Helen (Red) Gertrude Harvey from 1954 to 1972. In 1974, he met and married Mary Elma Smith in Marcellus, New York. They moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, in 1974, where he worked for Crescent Electric and Brink Construction. He adopted Mary Elma’s youngest daughter, Linda, after they moved to Rapid City. He retired from Brink in 1986. He and Mary Elma moved to Pensacola, Florida, in 1997, where he remained an active member of Daedalians and the Hump Pilot Association. Pitkin was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Mary Elma. He is survived by his daughter Linda Curry of Pensacola, Florida, and his four stepchildren Edward “Skip” Bailey (Liz) of Rochester, New York; William (Leah) Bailey of Hilton Head, South Carolina; Clarke (Shelby) Bailey of Manchester, New Hampshire; and Barbara (Bob) Degen of Rapid City, South Dakota. He is also survived by his two children David Smith and Barbara Smith. He leaves behind 14 grandchildren (1 deceased) and five great-grandchildren. (www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ pensacola-fl/f-smith-6304556)

Henry F. G. Wey III ’48 Feb. 22, 2018

Henry F. G. Wey III, of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly from an accident Feb. 22, 2018, at the age of 84. A longtime resident of Hingham, “Harry,” as he was known to his friends, is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Lyn (Marilyn Brooks) Wey, and three daughters: Beth Lyons (Michael) of Duxbury, Margie Reis (Robert) of Larkspur, 60 HAR VEY MAGAZINE // spring 2019

California, and Alison Wright (Michael) of Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Harry leaves behind seven grandchildren, whom he adored: Corey and Christopher Lyons, Parker and Kevin Reis, and Andrew, Maggie, and Harry Wright. He also leaves behind a brother, Thomas Wey of Larchmont, New York, and many loving nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Henry and Elizabeth Wey, and his brother, Peter. Born in New York City and raised in Rye, New York, Harry was a graduate of Hotchkiss School and Colby College, where he played hockey and was a member of DKE Fraternity. After college he served in the United States Air Force as an officer. He began his long insurance career at Chubb and Son before joining Alexander and Alexander. In 1972 he came to Boston to head Alexander and Alexander’s Boston office as a Senior Vice President. His career also took him for brief time to Australia. He also served as the President of the National Association of Insurance Brokers. Harry was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Hingham, where he served as Senior Warden. As a member of the Hingham Harbor Development Committee, he spearheaded the development of Whitney Wharf. He served on the town of Hingham Insurance Committee and Pension Board. He was a member of Hingham Yacht Club and Cohasset Golf Club. He was an avid skier, tennis player, golfer, and sailor. Harry shared his love of Maine and sailing with his family and friends, spending summers in Southport, Maine. He lived and loved beyond capacity and gave of himself totally to life. (www.downingchapel.com/notices/Henry-WeyIII)

Dan Gimbel ’49 Jan. 28, 2016

Dan Gimbel (1935–2016) passed from this life peacefully Jan. 28, at home in Boynton Beach, Florida, one day after his 81st birthday, with his wife Ellen of 57 years at his side. Dan was born in Philadelphia, the fifth child and youngest son of Colonel Richard and Julia Gimbel’s seven children. He was the grandson of Ellis A. Gimbel, philanthropist and Chairman of the Board of Gimbel Brothers, and great grandson of Adam Gimbel, founder of the department stores. Dan attended the Taft School and the University of Connecticut, served in the U.S. Army in Germany, and was trained to repair computers before most had ever heard of them. His desire to share this knowledge led to his creation of the Quail Ridge Computer Club. He also loved tennis and introduced pickleball to his community at Quail Ridge. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son William, daughter Lori and her husband Dennis Parent, grandsons John Rodgers and Logan Parent, sisters Sally Taussig (Huntington Valley), Patricia Lewis (Bethesda, Maryland), and Pamela Lehman (Brooklyn, New York) and special “grandsons” Ryan and Jake Williams. A memorial service was held at Quail Ridge Country Club. (The Palm Beach Post, February 21, 2016)

F. Ronald “Buz” Dimond ’50 Feb. 12, 2019

Wilson, Wyoming, resident Floyd Ronald “Buz” Dimond, also of Vero Beach, Florida, died Feb. 12. He was 82. His family provided the following: Buz was born Feb. 23, 1936, in New York City, the son of Renwick and Lucy Dimond. He graduated from Deerfield Academy and Yale University, class of 1958, and obtained his MBA from Columbia University in 1962. He worked for many years as an advertising executive in Manhattan at First National City Bank and later at Marine Midland Bank. Buz spent his early years in New York City and Boston, on a farm in Flemington, New Jersey, and in North Hero, Vermont. In 1970 he married Allison Brewster White of New York and West Falmouth, Massachusetts. The couple and their two children lived in New York, Long Island, and Vermont. Following their divorce, Buz renewed an old friendship with Charlotte O’Neil Oliver, who became his longtime partner. A skilled athlete, Buz played ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and football during his school and college years. He was a confident and strong golfer and skier well into his last year of life. With Charlotte he spent much of the past three decades in Jackson Hole, skiing, playing golf, and enjoying the natural beauty of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Buz also loved spending time on his boat, cruising the waters from Maine to Florida. Buz will be remembered for his intellect and wit. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and entertained a multitude of friends with his seemingly endless repertoire of jokes. He leaves behind his daughter, Allison Brewster Dimond, and her husband, Christian Bundy, of Asheville, North Carolina; and his son, James Longfellow Dimond, and his wife, Julie Barber, of Anacortes, Washington. In addition to his partner of 30 years, Charlotte Oliver, he leaves his brother, Renwick Dimond of Palm Beach, Florida; and his grandson, Luke Alexander Bundy of Asheville. He is also survived by a niece, nephew, three great-nephews and two great-nieces. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jackson Hole Land Trust. (Jackson Hole News & Guide, February 20, 2019)

John MacGregor “Nick” Kindred ’50 Feb. 26, 2019

Beloved father, grandfather, friend, and longtime Palm Beach resident, John MacGregor “Nick” Kindred died Feb. 26, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach. The cause of death was complications from pneumonia. Born March 15, 1936, Nick was the second child of George Charles Kindred and Dorothy Estabrook Kindred of Scarsdale, New York. The family divided their time between Scarsdale and Quiogue, New York, where Nick became an avid sailor and outdoorsman. Nick attended The Harvey School until 1950, graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in the class of 1954, and received his bachelor’s degree from Yale University in 1958. He remained engaged with his alma maters throughout his life, often serving as a class agent. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant Junior Grade and was stationed in Japan from

1958–1960. Nick had a 40-year career in finance and trust services, working for Citibank, First National Bank, Smith Barney, and as president of the Citicorp Trust Company in Palm Beach. In addition to his professional career, Nick led a life of dedicated service to several local organizations. He became treasurer of the Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation in 1997 and joined the board of the English Speaking Union of Palm Beach beginning in 1993, assuming the post of treasurer in 2003. He served both organizations in this capacity until his death. He was a devoted member of the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, serving on the Vestry as treasurer, and also as a pastoral care shepherd, usher, lay reader, Church Mouse board member and treasurer, and weekly Church Mouse volunteer. Nick was a loving father to his surviving daughters, Victoria Kindred Keziah of Boulder, Colorado, and Amanda Kindred Anastasi, M.D., of Belmont, Massachusetts, the children of his first marriage to Ann D. Smith, which ended in divorce. He was subsequently married to Loraine Van Dolan Kindred from 1981 until her death in 2014, and is survived by two stepchildren, Gwen Gepfert Vogt of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and John Randolph Gepfert IV of Norwalk, Connecticut. He also leaves four grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. Nick is predeceased by his brother, G. Estabrook “Brook” Kindred, who gave him his nickname when he was a child. (The Palm Beach Daily News, March 10, 2019)

Alan E. McQuiston ’50 Oct. 7, 2017

Betsy McQuiston (wife) wrote that Alan died Oct. 7, 2017. “He very much loved his years at Harvey. I am truly sorry.”

Stephen D. Mandel ’52 July 18, 2018

Stephen D. Mandel passed away peacefully July 18, 2018. Born February 25, 1938 in Chicago, Steve graduated from the Lawrenceville School and from Rollins College before moving to New York City. The majority of Steve’s career was spent as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, assisting many grateful clients with planning, saving, and investing for the future. Steve’s passions ranged from travel, including summers on Cape Cod, to fine food and music. Steve was also passionate about sports. He was a tennis enthusiast and played at a high level through college and beyond. Steve also greatly enjoyed camaraderie on the golf course. A longtime supporter of the Giants and Jets, he was most committed to the New York Rangers as a season ticket holder for 55 years. Steve was one of a kind. He will be remembered for his magnificent blue eyes, generosity, sense of humor, and dedication to family and friends. Steve was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Katie. Steve is survived by his son, Mark; daughter-inlaw, Michele; daughter, Melissa Beaman; and son-in-law, John Beaman; and six wonderful grandsons. In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve’s memory can be made to Ice Hockey in Harlem, 127 W. 127th St, Suite 415, NYC 10027 or the MS Research Center at www.Tischms.org/donate. (The New York Times, July 20, 2018)

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Warren Arnold ’59 March 16, 2019

Richard A. Balsam, Jr. ’66 April 24, 2018

Richard Balsam died April 24, 2018. Funeral home services for Richard were provided by Advantage Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lilburn, Georgia.

Grant R. Lefevre ’67 Jan. 10, 2017

Grant Reid Lefevre, age 64, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at his home in Rutland, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Grant was born in Mount Kisco, New York, July 27, 1952. He was the son of Edwin and Charlotte (Chotsie) (Griffith) Lefevre of East Dorset. He was a graduate of Burr & Burton, Class of 1970. He had worked as a welder in the construction industry most of his life. More recently he had worked as a nurse’s aide for T.L.C. out of Burlington. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and people. Grant was a people person. His greatest love, outside of his family and his pets, was cooking. Grant found the most joy and creativity in the kitchen, or on his prized Weber grill out the back door. Surviving is his wife Lucy Van Dyk of Rutland, his two sons; David Lefevre of Peru, New York, and Reid Lefevre of Brandon, a brother, Edwin (Quique) Lefevre III of Shaftsbury, and his grandson Caspian Lefevre of Peru, New York. The family wants to send out a special thank you to all their friends who showed such an outpouring of love and support these past few difficult months. It meant the world to Grant. His friends came from far and wide to see him. For that we will always be grateful. A private memorial service “In Celebration of His Life” will take place, at a later date. (The Burlington Free Press, January 13, 2017)

David P. Hotz, Jr. ’73

coach and lifeguard at Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk, Connecticut, for many summers. As was typical of “Hotzie,” cars came and went, and driving Dad’s Porsche backwards to remove the mileage didn’t fool anyone. In recent years, Dave enjoyed watching the ospreys from his porch, relishing his role of steward through the Audubon Society. Dave was always surrounded by wonderful friends who cherished his friendship. Survivors include his wife Connie, daughters Allison and Emily, his sister Pam and brother Ross and their children and grandchildren. A funeral service was celebrated on April 27, 2019. Memorial contributions may be made to The Audubon Society. (www.codywhitefuneralservice.com/tributes/David-HotzJr)

Todd P. Messite ’85 April 30, 2019

Todd died due to unexpected complications from a brain aneurysm. He is survived by his wife, Hanita, and children Paige and Makayla.

William Vasey ’02 Jan. 27, 2019

William James Vasey of Mohegan Lake, New York, passed away suddenly Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at his residence in his 35th year. The first born child of James and Rita Vasey, he was welcomed into the world Dec. 1, 1983. He was the loved brother of Peter (Chelsea) and Mark and the loving uncle of Emma. Bill was the first born grandchild of his surviving grandparents, Robert and Martha Schirg. His deceased grandparents are William and Florence Vasey and Frances Schirg Chapin. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Michelle (Labrecque). Bill was a graduate of The Harvey School in Katonah. He followed his passion for tropical fish by majoring in aquaculture at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, where he met his wife, Michelle. Bill loved all living creatures and found joy in fishing. His kind-heartedness and generosity will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

April 7, 2019

David Prindiville Hotz Jr. of Milford, Connecticut, beloved husband of Constance “Connie” Hotz, and father to Allison and Emily Hotz passed away peacefully at his home on April 7, 2019. He was 62. David was born on January 12, 1957 in Greenwich, CT. He was the son of the late Phyllis Kellogg and David Prindiville Hotz. David graduated from Avon Old Farms School, attended Syracuse University, and worked in the telecommunications industry. David’s love of friends and family was evident in his quick, impish smile, hearty hugs, and loving wit. David loved nothing more than to spend time with his loved ones enjoying fishing, the ocean, and nature with some rock ‘n’ roll thrown in. Some fond childhood memories include building the tree fort with Dad, Ross, and Pam, and humming along on what was probably the first home-grown zip line in history. Later his thrills were had by becoming an accomplished diver and fierce competitor in Fairfield County athletics. He parlayed his diving skills into clown diving shows at the area clubs, and a too-soon-for YouTube movie of cliff diving aflame does still exist. He was 62 HAR VEY MAGAZINE // spring 2019

FORMER FACULTY/STAFF

Harry A. Dawe Jan. 5, 2019

Harry A. Dawe died Jan. 5, 2019, at St. Luke’s/ Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City at the age of 82, after a short illness. Born in 1936 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Dawe was the single child of Harry Edwin Dawe (who emigrated as a boy from the Isle of Jersey) and Vera née Journeay. Harry attended Oberlin College, graduating in 1958, with a B.A. in history. This was followed by graduate work at Columbia University (M.A. in history). He spent two successive summers at the Oberlin College Players on Cape Cod as an associate producer. He would later share that this was the one of the happiest and most productive times in his life: “As it turned out, what I learned firsthand at the Cape gave me some of the essential skills for what became my career, as an Independent School Headmaster.” Brief teaching duties at the Trinity School in NYC led to Beaver Country Day

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School, Massachusetts, where he served as assistant headmaster for several years. During this time, he wrote two popular history textbooks, “The Ancient Near East” and “Ancient Greece and Rome.” In 1969, he became headmaster at The Harvey School, a position he would hold for the next 17 years. He lived on campus in Katonah with his first wife, Patterson (Pat) née Manoogian, and their three sons, Christopher, Jonathan, and Alexander. At Harvey, a small independent school for boys (grades 4–10), Dawe was instrumental in advancing the institution’s classical academic tradition while embracing progressive ideals, with a humanist flair. His article, “Teaching: A Performing Art” (1984,) was, for its time, a pioneering work offering insights into new cross-discipline attitudes on education. After two fires (in successive years) that devastated the school, Harry was a key figure in comforting and rallying the school’s morale and spirit. In a leadership role, he was central in laying the groundwork for the rebirth and transformation of The Harvey School into a coeducational high school-level institution. In 1986, Harry accepted the position of headmaster of Robert College, in Istanbul, Turkey, a position he held for the next six years. He was able to adapt quickly to working in another country, becoming one of the most popular headmasters in decades. While at Robert College, he oversaw a major physical restructuring of the school — the first in decades — and also ushered in academic innovations through negotiations and partnership with the Turkish government. In addition, he was instrumental in creating a Robert College alumni association that thrives to this day. Returning to the United States in the early 1990s, Harry served at Oberlin College in a number of capacities but most notably as Acting Director of Admissions. Active in NYC and international recruitment, Harry traveled frequently to India, the Middle and Far East, and Eastern Europe. In 2003, Harry moved to NYC with his second wife, Nicolette Love, and their three children, Amber, Micah, and Harold. For the next 14 years, Dawe served as college counselor at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in Riverdale, New York. In that position, Dawe quickly established himself as a college counselor “whisperer.” For a number of years, Dawe volunteered his counseling skills at the Bronx Institute, Lehman College. His gentle approach was complemented by his untiring passion and ability to see the special individuality of each of his students. He was a parishioner at St. Ignatius Episcopal Church where he was increasingly active later in his life. Harry retired in 2017 and devoted more time to ongoing interests, especially reading and writing. Besides a memoir project reflecting on his long sojourn in education, Dawe was at work on a political history of the Middle East. Reading and writing poetry was also a pursuit, and the works of T. S. Eliot were his last Kindle download. Classical music was, throughout his life, a great passion and was always an active part of his rich intellectual and emotional world. He thrived among the works of Bach, Mozart, and Brahms; and although he was especially drawn to the operas of Richard Wagner, he always kept a soft spot for the offerings of Gilbert and Sullivan.

Joy C. Carter Luke Jan. 5, 2019

Joy Carter Luke, 91, longtime resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away peacefully Jan. 5, surrounded by her loving family. Joy will be remembered as a fun-loving, gracious, generous, and compassionate person who was a lifelong learner. She was always interested in and deeply cared about her many friends, new and old, and her extensive family — the youngest of whom loved to share their stories in order to hear her joyful response, “That’s simply divine, dearie!” Joy was born Oct. 11, 1927, in New York City to the late Rachel and Herbert Carter. One of four daughters, Joy spent much of her childhood in Hawthorne, New York, where her father was headmaster of The Harvey School. She was a graduate of Milton Academy and attended Briarcliff College. Joy is survived by her three sisters: Ann Carter and Susan Harris, both of Westwood, Massachusetts, and Hope Sperry, of North Branford, Connecticut. In 1946, Joy married her childhood sweetheart, John A. Luke. They celebrated 60 years of marriage shortly before John died in 2007. Married at 19 and 21 respectively, Joy and John were true partners, starting with their early years while John was at Yale University, and continuing as John’s career took them to Charleston, South Carolina; Luke, Maryland; and Bedford, New York, before moving to New Canaan. Together they raised their four children, one of whom, the late Jane Murphy of Fairfield, Connecticut, predeceased them. Joy was always a devoted member of the Episcopal Church. While living in New Canaan, Joy returned to divinity school and earned a Master’s of Divinity from Yale Divinity School. She was an active member of her beloved St. Mark’s Church, where she served on the vestry, was a lay Eucharistic minister, was involved in lay pastoral care, sang in the choir for 25 years, and was a regular volunteer in the church store. Rector Peter Walsh, noted that “Joy was a saint of St. Mark’s. She was always loving and graceful, and we felt blessed by her presence.” Joy was actively engaged in the New Canaan community. She was a founding member of Staying Put in New Canaan, an active member of the New Canaan Sewing group, and a member of the Country Club of New Canaan. She was also devoted to the Mink Meadows and West Chop communities on Martha’s Vineyard, where she spent virtually every summer of her life. In addition to her many friends and extended family, she will be sorely missed by her immediate family: son John A. Luke (Kathleen), daughter Hope L. Hetherington (John), and son William Luke (Cindy), as well as her late daughter’s husband Jon Murphy (Roza); her grandchildren Kells Hetherington (Alison), Jane Hetherington Loop (Greg), J. Luke Murphy (Claire Leonard), Whitney Luke Thomas (Will), Lindsay Luke Gates (Scott), Gordon Murphy, Elizabeth “Betsy” Luke, and John A. Luke III and her great-granddaughter, Charlie Loop. To leave online condolences, please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com. (New Canaan Advertiser, Jan. 10, 2019)

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Parting Thought Safeguarding and conserving our planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s precious resources is not an endeavor that only just recently cropped up in the hearts and minds of our current student body. We are reminded that the seed was planted nearly a decade ago as an entire class of seniors in 2010 shared many of the same environmental concerns reflected in this issue of Harvey Magazine.

Can you identify the students helping to install the solar panels? Can you name the dog under the solar panel and its owner? Email your answers to harveymagazine@harveyschool.org

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In providing the funds necessary to install solar heating panels atop the roof of Carter Hall, the Class of 2010 Senior Gift continued two important traditions that have become deeply embedded in the culture of our Harvey community: one, making a contribution to the endowment to support the quality of Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational program, and, two, providing funds for a physical project that would enhance campus life. Jake Warshaw and Dave Fleishaker, two members of the Class of 2010 interested in environmental conservation, led the effort to choose the solar panels installation as a meaningful way to thank Harvey. It was a gift that has kept on giving as the school continues to realize savings in energy costs through the years.

Make a Difference at Harvey There are many ways you can support The Harvey School to ensure the school’s long-term sustainability. Here are three significant initiatives that can have an impact on students today as well as for the long term.

Weil House & Barn Complex Project Harvey’s campus will begin to transform in the fall of 2019 as we break ground on the Weil House & Barn Complex. The redesigning of these historic buildings will allow for the addition of a Welcome Center, the relocation of Admissions and other administrative offices, and the creation of community space for events and student activities, along with restroom facilities and a concession area for the nearby playing fields. We have already raised close to $1.6 million toward the $3 million goal. This project is also the Class of 2019’s Senior Class Gift, which, to date, has contributed almost $400,000. Be part of the excitement and help us raise this barn!

Evarts Rink Renovations In the past several years, significant renovations have been made to the rink to improve the experience of our students, rink customers and community members. In celebration of our 50th anniversary in Katonah, we are committed to maintaining and upgrading various aspects of this iconic structure. Renovations Recently Completed: • New energy-efficient lighting • New sound system • Refurbished locker rooms • New perimeter matting • New north wall • Improved and renovated seating and viewing area upstairs

Rose Baldwin Reading Center Endowment This endowment was established in 2013 in honor of former teacher Rose W. Baldwin to create a permanent place in Harvey’s Mennen Library where students can continue to be inspired by the literature and books she so loved. This fund has grown to $260,000 toward our goal of $300,000.

Planned Renovations: • Improve steps at entrance • Refurbish south wall • Add new roof • Upgrade another locker room • Upgrade refrigeration equipment If you would like to participate by making a 50th anniversary gift, please visit www.harveyschool.org/ athletics/evarts-rink/evarts-rink-50th-celebration

To discuss how you can match a need at Harvey, please contact the Development Office at 914-232-3161, ext. 145

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Reunion & Homecoming Saturday, October 19, 2019 Celebrating all classes, but especially those class years ending in “4” & “9.” Highlights to include Hall of Fame Awards, Varsity Games, Special Class Photos/Events/Dinners, food trucks, and more! Visit our website for the latest info: www.harveyschool.org