Rarebits Annual Report 2013-14 by Rumsey Hall School

RAREBIT S Rumsey Hall School

Annual Report 2013-14

RUMSEY HALL SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman: Everett P. Smith III P ’04, ’05 | Greenwich, CT Vice Chairman: Nicholas N. Solley ’64 | Washington, CT Headmaster: Thomas W. Farmen P ’97, ’99 | Washington Depot, CT James Baker IV P ’10 | McLean, VA Mary Barbour P ’14 | Sewickley, PA Gary Cole P ’01 | Leawood, KS Jamie Connor P ’10, ’13 | New York, NY Tina Couch ’94 | New York, NY Gretchen Farmer P ’99, ’02 | Washington Depot, CT Dennis Fulling P ’16, ’16 | Roxbury, CT Frank Gavel ’78, P ’13, ’15 | Newtown, CT Thomas Gordon ’82, P ‘14 | South Norwalk, CT Dian Griesel P ’15, ’19 | Washington Depot, CT Craig Henrich P ’13, ‘14 | Darien, CT Loren Kagan ‘01 | Philadelphia, PA Jon Neuhaus ’87 | Hermosa Beach, CA James J. Pates Jr. ’47, P ’86 | Lexington, MA Paul Sarris P ’06, ’08, ’11, ’14 | Litchfield, CT Ted Seibert P ’92 | Ridgefield, CT Thomas Sheehy III P ’00 | New Milford, CT Elizabeth Schereschewsky ’56 Stout | Bloomfield, CT Monica Vogelstein P’14 | New York, NY Ex Officio: Treasurer: Karen Scodari, Business Manager/CFO | Watertown, CT Secretary of Corporation: Julie Fredlund, Executive Assistant | New Preston, CT Carol Maxwell P ‘07, ‘09, ‘15, ‘17, Director of Development | Roxbury, CT

MISSION

Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family and a contributing member of a community.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Carol Maxwell P ’07, ’09, ’15, ’17

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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION

Design and Layout Jessica Lewis COPY EDITORS

features 3 114th Commencement Exercises

18 Seniors Reflect on Proudest Achievements

7 Happenings Around Campus 23 Board of Trustees News 10 Capital Campaign Update 11 LETTERS

Board Chair Everett Smith III Headmaster Thomas W. Farmen

24 Harvest Moon, Annual

Report

13 Spring Sports

42 Allen Finkelson Gallery

15 Farmen Hall Dedication at

45 Alumni Reunion 2014

DEVELOPMENT

Trish Silvernail

PHOTO CONTRIBUTERS

52 Lopez Low Foundation

53 Faculty Notes

COVER A Spring morning on the Finkelson Family Courtyard

Grade Year

the Campus Center

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO

Special thanks to Phil Dutton and Rumsey Faculty, Staff, Parents and Students who contributed photographs.

49 The Value of the 9th

Spring Student Art Show

ALUMNI COORDINATOR

Peter Zendt

Memories of Rumsey Faculty...

25 2013-14 Annual Giving 37 Class Notes

Ben Tuff Jillian Dufresne

47 Alumni Reflect on Special

Benefit Auction 2013

12 Department Reports

43 FACULTY PROFILES

Ashley Farmen P ’97, ’99 Julie Fredlund Trish Silvernail

Faculty Enrichment Program

BACK COVER Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse during a pre-game cheer PLEASE NOTE: In our sincere effort to achieve accuracy, errors occasionally occur.

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If you were a contributor during the 2013/2014 fiscal year and your name was omitted, listed in the wrong category or mispelled, please contact the Rumsey Hall School Development Office at 860.868.0535. Thank you. Rumsey Hall School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in admission or employment in its programs and activities. Rumsey Hall School 201 Romford Road Washington Depot, CT 06794 860.868.0535 www.rumseyhall.org

114th Commencement Exercises

On June 7, 2014, 69 graduating Seniors from 9 countries and every region of the United States were welcomed by blue skies, family and friends to receive their diplomas at the 114th Commencement Exercises on the P. Lincoln Cornell Athletic Field.

Seniors Alex Kagan, Delaney Stokes and Lily Overacker

Students gather by the flagpole for one last Rumsey cheer.

Ashley and Tom Farmen lead the Kindergarten Class in the processional.

The Clef Club performs at Commencement.

Students sing Land of Hope and Glory at the 2014 Commencement Exercises.

Seniors Jack Lavin, Devon Porter and Jamie Surface

VIth Form Baton Winners: Shunsuke Sano, Lily Mandl, Young Gun Lee, Grace Federle, Tabor Wanag, Lilly Hoeniger, Ryan Godfrey, Rebecca Gavel, Stephen Cho and Max Cotier

Seniors listen to the Commencement Address

Senior Abbey Turner—recipient of the Headmaster’s Cup

Senior Charter Members, who began their Rumsey careers in the Lower School, gathered with the Kindergarten Class before Commencement

COMMENCEMENT PRIZES 2014 Rumsey Students Recognized for their Achievements

The Edward B. Whitney Prize for Excellence in Declamation Devon Deshon Porter ‘14 The Prizes for Neatness in School Work Upper Forms: Zhengyang Xu ‘14 Lower Forms: Mary Louise Houldin ‘18 The Annual Dining Hall Prefect Award Alexandra Paige Kagan ‘14 The Prize for the Greatest Improvement in Scholarship Alec Yuya Hasebe Maloney ’14 (6.2 pts.) The Richard M. Wachcic Junior Athletic Award Emily Lamb Lombardi ‘18 Cameron Perry Racevicius ‘17 The Charlotte Underwood Library Award Sydney Marie Lerz ‘15 The Prizes for the Best All-Around Male and Female Athletes Sydney Erin Racevicius ‘14 James Frank Surface IV ‘14

The Prizes for The Boarding Scholars Having the Best Conduct Records Lily Rose Overacker ‘14 Nicholas Joseph Olsen ‘14 The Prizes for the Greatest Improvement in Athletics Han Shi ’14 Henry LeBaron Pratt ‘14

The Prizes for Outstanding ScholarAthlete Sophia Anne Mason ‘14 Jack Albert Eichen ‘14

The Lawrence Larkin Computer Achievement Award James Frank Surface IV ‘14 The J. Mitchell Magnoli Memorial Award Mimi Dattilo ‘15

The Faculty Cup Kanon Kihara ‘14 The Memorial Award Tobias Reese Ketchum ‘14

The Cody Montana Memorial ‘Paddle Out’ Award Berit Wood Randall ‘14

The David Loyd Memorial Prize Abigail A. M. Worrell ‘14

The Scott Evans Seibert Memorial Scholarship Jamel Jabbar Smith ‘16

The Duff Community Service Cup Grace Diane Hemmingstad ‘14 The Alfred L. Hart II Fine Arts Prize Daria Kovaleva ‘14 The Ryan J. Whelan Memorial Scholarship Prize Stephanie Marielle Proteau ‘15 The Award for Excellence Elizabeth Louise Gagnon ‘14 The Marjorie Hull Barr Prize Benjamin Adam Weiss ‘18

The Gabriella Bass Award Lily Anna Johns ‘14 The Rose Algrant Memorial Scholarship Award Isabella H. DeLuca ‘15 The Henry B. Van Sinderen Memorial Award Riley James Burns ‘15 Prize for Perseverance and Worthy Endeavor Devon Deshon Porter ‘14 Award for Leadership Delando A. Clarke ‘14

Award for Merit Margaret Anne Finlay ‘14 Headmaster’s Cup Abbey Nicole Turner ‘14

The John F. Schereschewsky Jr. Memorial Award Tabor Kiyoshi Wanag ‘15

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS

TRUSTEE JON NEUHAUS ’87

Message to the Seniors, Excerpt from his Remarks “You are the current generation. You are standing on the shoulders of three generations that came before you. Three generations, hence, are standing on yours. You carry that responsibility with you today. Thank your parents. Thank them in August when the excitement of today has settled down, and 10 years from now when you realize, ‘Wow, that opportunity to go to Rumsey, that was cool.’ Recall when you were tested, really tested, in the classroom, on the field or with a friendship. Remember when you cried, celebrated by ringing the bell after a win over IMS, when you stood up for something you believed in or laughed uncontrollably. Remember finding your voice or helping someone else find theirs. You moved on, through the seasons, the Forms and the School. You have written a legacy for yourself, your class and Rumsey. But, as Walt Disney said, ‘Around here we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things.’ Qui Non Proficit, Deficit. The Class of 2014. All In.”

SABRINA WANG ’14

Class Speaker, Excerpt from her Remarks “We are proud. Proud as we are sitting here, graduating from here, loving and being loved by this place, Rumsey Hall. So, let’s hear how the bell rings one more time. Before we leave, make all the inside jokes with your friends one more time. Listen to Mr. Patnaude’s artistic music one more time. Girls, run down that hill one more time. Boys, try to chew gum without getting caught one more time. Sprint on Seibert Field one more time. Or just simply breathe the fresh air after sunrise in the morning one more time. And lastly, remember to tell all the people who you love that you love them. Yesterday someone asked me if I will ever forget Rumsey. I answered, ‘I won’t, because I am not able to.’ Rumsey is not just somewhere we lived or experienced, it is the key to our spirits, the chain between railway carriages, the angle that makes our paths turn in the right direction, the fountainhead of the life stream where our lives originated, the place where our hearts belong. Honesty, Kindness, Respect. With my most sincere emotion, Thank you.”

HEADMASTER TOM FARMEN

Excerpt from his Remarks to the Graduates “Is it more important to have knowledge, be organized or be creative? Of course all three are important, but I think the hardest one to practice, for many people, is creativity. Creativity is linked to other, more fundamental qualities of thinking, such as flexibility, tolerance of ambiguity or unpredictability, and the enjoyment of things unknown. Creativity adds enjoyment, gives you an edge, creates excitement. And the more knowledge you have, the more organized you are, the easier it is to be creative. Perhaps the clearest example of a creative approach to thinking came from Thomas Edison as he watched his laboratory burn down with all of his experiments in it. Rather than wallowing in self-pity Edison looked at his son and said, ‘Isn’t this wonderful, now we get to start all over.’ Edison had a creative outlook. Use creativity in the questions you ask. Instead of asking a friend, ‘How are you?’ Ask, ‘What’s the best thing that’s happened to you today?’ Parents, instead of saying, ‘No way you’re leaving the house in that outfit,’ say, ‘Hold on a second. I want to take your picture so I can show it to your children when they’re teenagers.’ You see, creativity makes you think a little more and it adds a dimension of fun. So this is your take away: Acquire knowledge. Get organized, and most of all be creative. Thank you, and farewell, to the Class of 2014.” 5

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CLASS OF 2014

SENIOR DINNER AT THE HEADMASTER’S HOUSE

MOVING ON... The Class of 2014 will attend the following Secondary Schools:

2 1. Jamie Surface, David Vogelstein and Rodrigo Fernandez 2. Will Wiener, Louise Gagnon and Kanon Kihara 3. Jack Eichen, Ava Pawlowski and Jacob Allen

VARSITY ATHLETIC BANQUET AT FARMEN HALL 1

2 1. Faculty Member Tim Ruh ‘03 with Seniors Tom Cao, Tonny Geng Zhu, Lily Johns, Delaney Stokes, Grace Hemmingstad, Lily McGrew and Javier Alvarez ‘16 2. Seniors Maggie Finlay, Jack Ryan and Sophia Mason 3. Seniors Jack Kessler, Jack Ryan, Henry Pratt, Delando Clarke, Ben Olsen, Hugh Rossi, Tad Goggins and Nick Olsen

Avon Old Farms, CT Berkshire School, MA (4) Canterbury School, CT Choate Rosemary Hall, CT Dana Hall School, MA Episcopal High School, VA (2) Ethel Walker School, CT (3) Governor’s Academy, MA (2) The Gunnery, CT (3) Hebron Academy, ME Hotchkiss School, CT (4) Kent School, CT Kimball Union Academy, NH Lawrenceville School, NJ Loomis Chaffee School, CT (2) Masters School, NY Miss Porter’s School, CT Northfield Mount Hermon School, MA Pomfret School, CT (3) Portsmouth Abbey School, RI Proctor Academy, NH Ross School, NY St. Andrew’s School, DE St. Gilgen International School, Austria St. Mark’s School, MA Suffield Academy, CT Tabor Academy, MA Taft School, CT (9) Vermont Academy, VT (2) Westminster School, CT Westover School, CT

HAPPENINGS around campus 2

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1. Participants in the Annual Rumsey to Rumsey bike ride from the old Cornwall Campus to Washington Depot in May 2014. 2. A bullseye pitch dunks Faculty Member Will Eberle at Dorm Carnival. 3. Lower School Students Skyped with the cousin of Ist Form student Alexis Aita, Mike Mignogna, US Army Reserve Pilot-Chief Warrant Officer 3, stationed at Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan as a follow up to their successful care package drive for troops deployed overseas. 4. Lower School Student Oliver Young ‘23 reads a poem he wrote for his father Shannon Young ‘89, P ‘22, ‘23 during a Lower School Poetry Reading 5. The Lombardi Family on Grandparents’ Day 6. Staff Member George Rogg throws the ceremonial first pitch at the start of the Varsity Baseball season. 7. Vth Former Charlie Pottow performs magic tricks at the Upper School Talent Show. 8. Lower School students continue to improve the gardens at Treasure Island. 9. As mandated by Alex Kagan ‘14, Headmaster for the Day, Faculty members dress as their favorite celebrity 10. Class of 2014 students on a hike during Senior Weekend spent at Camp Hi-Rock, a YMCA camp in the Berkshire Mountains, MA. 11. Madelyn Browne ‘22 at the traditional Easter Egg Hunt at the Headmaster’s House. 12. Lower School PE Teacher Mr. Anderson (left), a second degree black belt martial artist, demonstrates breaking in the Magnoli Gym 13. Senior boys pick up a game of LAX in front of Main House on Spring Parents’ Day. 14. Classmates paint the Senior Rock along the Bantam River.

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HAPPENINGS, cont’d

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19 15. VIIth Form BioFarm students act in a scene for Ava

Pawlowski’s ‘14 short film “Happy,” an entry in Rumsey’s Annual Film Fest. 16. IIIrd Form students perform in their original musical, Night of the Living Toys, in the Maxwell A. Sarofim ‘05 Performing Arts Center. 17. VIth Form Science Students test the small vehicles they built powered by mouse traps and rubber bands. 18. Annual Spring Parents’ Day Duck Derby 19. VIth Form Science students gather at Washington Town Hall after a town-wide roadside cleanup. Washington Environmental Council recognized Rumsey as the local organization with the most volunteers. 20. Faculty Members Ben Tuff P ‘22, ‘24 and Christian Budd ‘05 with the Dorm Cup Winners from Fitch House. 21. Lower Boat Regatta Bronze Medal winners at Lake Waramaug, CT 9

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Capital Campaign Update

The School Sets its Sights on Endowment Growth for the Next Phase of Fundraising This is an extraordinary time in Rumsey Hall’s 114year history. Thanks to the momentum generated by remarkable leadership gifts and the ensuing partnership of many generous donors, the Rumsey Campus has evolved thoughtfully to embrace the changing needs of the School. Over the past four years, the Rumsey Community collaborated to fulfill a vision to replace the outmoded D.G. Barr Dining Hall with an exciting new Campus Center that serves as the anchor for daily activity on campus. An anonymous $1.5 million gift in the Spring of 2014 was the springboard needed to initiate construction of two new dorms for VIth Form boys which opened at the start of the Fall Term. With the foresight and adaptability to recognize new priorities as they emerge, the replacement of aging infrastructure with state of the art fiberoptic cable is now underway—advancing the technology that connects our students with the world. As the tangible benefits of these improvements are realized, the School’s leadership has renewed its sights

Funding for the New Dormitories

on the growth of the Endowment. With strategic focus to expand endowed funding from $10 million to $15 million over the next three years, Rumsey will continue to strengthen its financial stability to ensure access and affordability for deserving students. Investment returns from endowed funds will support our dedicated educators, mentors and coaches in meaningful ways by enhancing compensation, broadening professional development opportunities and improving faculty housing. Endowment growth will help fuel innovative academic and residential programs that best prepare students for their future life experiences. The Endowment is a permanent legacy of support for Rumsey. With reinvigorated purpose and focus the next phase of the Capital Campaign will sustain and secure Rumsey’s core values of Effort, Family and Community. Endowed gifts are encouraged as direct contributions today and as future gifts through retirement, estate or personal trust planning for tomorrow—each an investment to perpetuate the School’s deep traditions and dreams for subsequent generations of students.

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES

$3.2 Million Needed

Name a dorm room in honor of your class, a student or a favorite teacher at Rumsey.

$2.2 Million Raised

Please contact Director of Development, Carol Maxwell cmaxwell@rumseyhall.org

North and South Dorms under Construction

LET TERS

Board Chair Everett Smith III P ’04, ’05 Affordability is Relative,Value is Absolute Returning from the summer break one could be excused for wandering the northwest corner of the Rumsey Campus in a state of bewilderment. Gazing past the new Campus Center, New Dorm is now a memory, replaced by two beautiful, newer dorms, which include four faculty family dwellings. Last year when Trustees and Faculty met for our long-term planning retreat, we agreed that upgraded student and faculty residences that matched the current demographics of our community were key priorities. This summer we made a strong commitment to both. These improvements to our campus also reflect the Board’s ongoing faithfulness to the principles of value and affordability. It is with thoughtful intent that Rumsey provides the best educational value among all of its peer schools. Value, through offering top academic, athletic and art programs, providing a ‘best in class’ physical plant and encouraging a cohesive and engaged community of learners and educators. Affordability, through a culture based on fiscal responsibility and disciplined behavior that allows us to moderate the cost of tuition increases

to our families. As a result, this year Rumsey Hall ranks among the most affordable Junior Boarding Schools and provides one of the best overall values in pre-secondary school education. This achievement rests on the foundation built by a resolute dedication to Rumsey from our Faculty, Staff, Students, Parents, Alumni, Friends, and Volunteers. The Campus Center is a case in point. As the proverb says, It takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a community to raise a building. With no single donation greater than $550,000, the Rumsey constituency stepped up and based on its collective individual generosity provided the funding for this transformative building. Also transformational is what will happen inside that building as together we instill in our students Rumsey values and prepare them for successful lives. The campus may change before our eyes, but Rumsey will remain steadfast within our hearts. This year we open our doors to a record 338 students representing 14 countries, 15 states, and 24 local communities. In particular, our international community adds wonderful depth to our students’ experiences. Our diversity and record enrollment means that our classrooms will be full, our athletic teams will be competitive, and our art programs will be enriched. We look forward to seeing each of you around campus and, in particular, at our Fall Benefit Auction, Roaring Rumsey, an annual event which lends the opportunity to renew friendships and reinforce our strong community. Thank you for supporting Rumsey Hall and for being part of this wonderful school.

Headmaster Thomas W. Farmen P ’97, ’99

A School With a Soul

I hear it often: “Rumsey was the single most important school experience of my life.” In this year’s Annual Report I will take the tact of summarizing the challenges facing Rumsey Hall. The School’s successes are vividly described elsewhere in this issue of Rarebits, but not the challenges. There is really only one and it is perennial: We must be sure that the unique culture of the School is strengthened and magnified by every decision made and each action taken. When a prospective staff or teaching candidate is evaluated, when an applicant and family are interviewed, when the Board nominates new members, in each of these situations the final decisions are easy when the focus is to be sure the School’s culture resonates. The same goes for daily interactions between Students, Teachers and Staff. There should be no surprises if the culture is strong and clear. Tate Brown P ’76, ’77, ’78, ’81, our visionary Board Chair in the 1980s, referred to this intangible quality as the soul of the School. It is a powerful thing. Rumsey’s successes stem from this relentless focus on making sure the School’s soul is a common thread that weaves through and connects the people and programs of the School, past and present. That is our most important challenge and when we embrace that, everything else tends to fall in place. In May we dedicated the new Campus Center, a transformational facility that personifies the emphasis on family as a core value of the School. There is a plaque in the foyer that honors the numerous donors who embraced this endeavor. There are many names on the plaque. We raised $7.8 million

to pay for this building and the largest gift was $550,000. That broad, comprehensive base of support is really the Rumsey way, and it speaks to the broad level of ownership the extended School Family has for Rumsey’s future. It speaks to our soul. Now we are engaged in two other major fund raising efforts: replacing the New Dorm with two smaller, more energy efficient, better equipped buildings, and growing our Endowment to support the School’s Mission in a meaningful way. On campus we know that advancements like these only happen if the School puts the needs of our students first and foremost in our collective efforts. Alumni want current students to be indelibly impacted by their Rumsey experiences. It bonds our graduates with what is happening on campus today. Our relationships with past Rumsey Parents are strengthened when they realize how the signature Rumsey experience has impacted their child’s journey to adulthood. They support the School out of appreciation, but also to enhance the experience of current and future students. You see? The soul of the School is continually magnified through collective, individual experiences. I hear it often from people with recent or prolonged attachment to the School: “Rumsey was the single most important school experience of my life.” It’s not our dynamic curriculum or the excellent facilities that elicit these reflections, though both are important. The primary impact comes from the culture of Rumsey, the soul of the School, reflected through the people of this community in their daily engagement with campus life. This is why the School has a full enrollment, balances its budget with tuition, is debt free and is relentlessly seeking to improve. Very few schools are in this position with strength so beautifully complementing ambition. It is a privilege to thank you for your help in sustaining and perpetuating the School’s magic, its soul. I look forward to sharing Rumsey Hall’s advancement with you in the future. With appreciation,

Department Reports Admission

Secondary School Placement

Development

Assistant Headmaster and Director of Admission Matt Hoeniger ‘81, P ’11, ‘15

Assistant Headmaster and Director of Secondary School Placement Fran Ryan P ’12, ‘16

Rumsey Opens with 338 Students—Highest Number in School’s History

69 Graduates Move on to 31 Schools

Almost $4 Million Raised!

Due to low attrition among enrolled students and a high yield of qualified applicants, Rumsey Hall opened the 20142015 school year with a record enrollment of 338 students.

Our Seniors continued to distinguish themselves in our VIIth Form programs and it yielded great dividends! They were accepted and have enrolled in an impressive group of schools that fit their academic, artistic, athletic and social development needs. However we measure success, our Seniors achieved it through their efforts in all areas of school life.

Rumsey Hall benefited from exceptional support from loyal Parents, Alumni, Trustees and Friends this year, successfully closing the four-year campaign to raise funds for the new Campus Center, which opened to the community in January 2014. The enthusiasm for this project inspired over 1,000 gifts, helping the School reach the $7.8 million goal to complete construction as projected. This triumph of collaboration was celebrated with over 300 guests attending the dedication ceremony for Farmen Hall, the dining facility in the Campus Center named in honor of Headmaster Tom and Ashley Farmen P ’97, ’99.

Admission efforts yielded 83% of accepted domestic boarding applicants and 79% of accepted day student applicants. Attrition among enrolled students was only 8%. These factors, as well as the growing popularity of Rumsey among international families, combined to produce excellent results. Upper School enrollment grew from 250 to 256 students. The size of the Lower School increased from 74 to 82 students. The School’s global reach brings students from 14 countries, every region of the United States and 24 local communities. $1.3 million of financial aid was provided to qualified families. Success in Admission is the result of a collective effort. We extend special thanks to the Faculty, Staff, Current Students and Parents who Stepped Up in numerous ways to enhance the admission process and promote Rumsey Hall. We also extend our thanks to Past Parents, Alumni, Trustees, Educational Consultants and Friends of the Rumsey Family for their continued help promoting the School.

Rumsey Hall’s 21st Century Citizen-Scholars are Well Prepared for New Challenges

The landscape of secondary school admission continues to be complex with many factors affecting admission outcomes. Affordability and internationalization continue to provide admission directors with delicate balancing acts toward meeting the mission goals of their schools. In an endorsement of Rumsey Hall’s program and the types of candidates we offer, over forty secondary school admission representatives from schools around the country and world visited campus to meet our Seniors. They seek out Rumsey Hall’s VIIth Formers for their accomplishments in leadership, scholarship, citizenship, the arts and athletics. Additionally, I was able to travel to over twenty schools to visit our Alumni, maintain strong relationships with admission directors and maintain an understanding of each school’s culture. Year in and year out, our Alumni distinguish themselves in their secondary schools and affirm the value of their preparation here. As globalization continues to drive programming and admission efforts in all schools, Rumsey Hall’s 21st century citizen-scholars are well prepared to meet the challenges of their future schooling. Knowing that their destiny is directly correlated to their effort, our graduates continue to positively impact their school, family and local communities in ways that make us all proud.

Director of Development Carol Maxwell P ’07, ‘09 ‘15, ‘17

Over 1,000 gifts received in Fiscal Year 2014. Campus Center Completed, New Dorm Replaced

Our success in Annual Giving also launched construction of two replacement buildings for the aging New Dorm and helped the Endowment grow to $10 million. In October, the community’s remarkable support for the Annual Benefit Auction, Harvest Moon, chaired by Trustee Jamie Connor P ’10, ’13 and coordinated by a dedicated force of Rumsey Circle volunteers, grossed a record $426,000 from spirited Silent and Live Auction bidders. Embracing this year’s theme of Please, Step Up, over 150 volunteers shared their time and creative talents in support of the School. Thank you to the many Alumni, Parents, Trustees and loyal Friends who have celebrated the impact of Rumsey Hall in their lives by making gifts to the School a priority.

As the Class of 2014 settles into their new schools, impacting their new communities, we remain fully engaged with the Class of 2015 to guide them toward the same high quality experiences that Rumsey Hall’s school placement counseling process provides. * See page 6 for the Class of 2014’s school choices Annual Report 2013-14

SPRING SPORTS

Varsity Softball: Sydney Racevicius ‘14

Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse: Leah Sohn ‘14

Varsity Baseball: Max Cotier ‘15, Coleby Bunnell ‘16, Jae Woo Lee ‘14 and Brad Henrich ‘14 Varsity Tennis: Will Powers ‘16

Crew: Lily Mandl ‘15, Grace Federle ‘15, Eleni Kolpak ‘15, Emmalyn Brenner ‘14 and Berit Randall ‘14

Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse: Will Ensign ‘14

Varsity B Baseball: Patrick Fulling ‘16

Varsity B Tennis: Clarisa Mendoza ‘15

ROA: Beck Curtis ‘17

TRACK & FIELD DAY

BLUE DOG SPRING SCOREBOARD

Reds 139 Blues 172

VARSITY BASEBALL Record: 8-2

Mr. Farmen Mr. Kolpak Mr. Cramphin Captain: Brad Henrich ‘14

VARSITY B BASEBALL Record: 6-2-1

Mr. Dyball Mr. Perreault Captain: Sam Johnson ’15

JUNIOR BASEBALL No Record

Mr. Buono Mrs. Mandl Captains: George Hinman ’17 & Jaedan Jefferson ’16

New School Record

Caronique Campbell ‘15 (red) set a new record in shotput (28’ 3”) previously held by Justice Foreman-Carr (blue) in 2009 (28’ 2”)

Lower School Records:

Mason Conto ‘18 (blue), Steel McAdam ‘19 (blue) and Erik Gustafson ‘18 (red) tied Owen Ramee’s ‘17 (blue) 2013 record of 10’10” for the long jump. Alexander Kennerson’s ‘20 (red) long jump of 10’6” broke Steel McAdam’s ‘19 (blue) 10’5” record set in 2010.

VARSITY SOFTBALL Record: 9-0

Ms. Duff Mr. Kinsella Captain: Sophia Mason ’14

VARSITY B SOFTBALL Record: 2-5

Ms. Dufresne Mr. Mandl Captain: Wenwei Mary Su ’15

VARSITY TENNIS Record: 6-5

Mr. Hogan Captain: Jack Borzilleri ’14

VARSITY B TENNIS Record: 7-3-1

Mr. Eberle Captain: Jenna Gleason ’14

CREW

Mr. Ryan Mrs. Butler Mr. Ruh ‘03 Mr. Zendt Captain: Jack Eichen ’14 Lower Boat Regatta – 2nd place Team Points Trophy

VARSITY GIRLS’ LACROSSE Record: 8-3-1

Ms. Cooper Ms. Moore Captains: Margaret Finlay ’14 & Han ‘Della’ Shi ’14

VARSITY BOYS’ LACROSSE Record: 3-6

Mr. Geagan Ms. Surbey Captain: William Ensign ’14

BOYS’ JR. LACROSSE Record: 7-1

Mr. Ketchum Mr. Ough Mr. Anderson Captain: Ethan Ash ’16 Undefeated Season

1. Sprint to the finish line of the 50-yard dash 2. Shaina Fuente ‘17 3. Lilly Hoeniger ‘15 4. Quinn Mulhern ‘22 5. Peter Kenerson ‘15 6. Frank Xu ‘14 Annual Report 2013-14

FARMEN HALL DEDICATION AT THE CAMPUS CENTER Over 300 guests gathered to celebrate the opening of Rumsey Hall School’s dynamic new Campus Center on Friday, May 2, 2014. The highlight of the event was the dedication of Farmen Hall, the dining hall named in honor of Headmaster Tom and Ashley Farmen P ’97, ‘99. Board Chair Everett Smith III P’04, ‘05, Trustee Christopher Mahan P ‘12, ‘14 and Dan Lufkin P ‘12, ‘20, ‘24 addressed the crowd citing the Farmen’s inspiring leadership and dedication to superior education. In addition, a perennial garden was planted in honor of Former Trustee Cynthia Lufkin P ‘12, ‘20, ‘24 as a living tribute to memorialize her devotion to seeding the success of this ambitious project.

Richard Kagan P ‘01, Trustee Jon Neuhaus ‘87, Linc Cornell P’72, ‘74, ‘84, ‘86, GP ‘06, ‘08, ‘11 and Trustee Loren Kagan ‘01

Dan P ‘12, ‘20, ‘24 and Aster Lee Lufkin ‘20

Seeing our name on the wall for the first time, I thought of the family I grew up in. My parents would have gotten quite a kick out of this. Ashley and I also thought about our immediate family. Tyler and Trevor have been partners each step of the way; it’s their names up there, too. We thought about the Students, Administrators, Teachers and Staff Members we’ve had the joy of knowing and the privilege of working with extraordinary Trustees, specifically Board Chairs Tate Brown, Dane Dicke, Allen Finkelson, Gary Cole and Everett Smith. We are honored that our name is connected with a room that is so important to the School Community. Tom and Ashley Farmen P ‘97, ‘99

“Our belief in building the Campus Center was that we could fund it as a community. Instead of relying on a singular gift to facilitate the project, there was confidence that the Rumsey Community would rally in support of an essential addition to the School that was clearly needed and important. I know I speak for all the Trustees in saying how wonderful it has been to see that confidence rewarded. The Rumsey Community has raised $7.8 million and fully funded the Campus Center as we dedicate it today.” -Trustee Chris Mahan P ‘12, ‘14 Trustee Chris Mahan P ‘12, ‘14; The Cynthia Lufkin P ‘12, ‘20, ‘24 Perennial Garden in bloom; Student servers passed hors d’oeuvres during the reception; Former Director of Development Nancy Van Deusen and Former Trustee Lynette Cornell P ’72, ‘74, ‘84, ‘86, GP ‘06, ‘08, ‘11; Trustee Paul Sarris P ‘06, ‘08, ‘11, ‘14, Former Faculty Member Jeff Magnoli ‘72 P ‘02, ‘07, Assistant Headmaster Rick Spooner P ‘88, ‘90, ‘94, GP ‘23, Trustee Gary Cole P ‘01 and Trustee Tom Gordon ‘82, P ‘14

Excerpt from Dan Lufkin’s remarks set to be displayed on the dedication wall in the Campus Center: “To honor Headmaster Tom and Ashley Farmen P ’97, ’99 for their inspiring leadership, unswerving dedication to superior education and genuine care for important life values. They have ‘modeled character by example’ during their four decades of service. The culture of the School has been enriched by their presence.”

Farmen Hall; Director of Development Carol Maxwell P ‘07, ‘09, ‘15, ‘17 and Trustee Nick Solley ‘64; Lower School Art Teacher Tyler Farmen ‘97 and Art Department Chair Fran Patnaude P ’97, ‘99, ‘02 17

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THE 69 GRADUATES of the

CLASS OF 2014 reflect on their proudest achievements during their varied careers at Rumsey Hall...

David Vogelstein Qingdao, China 2-year Boarding Student “This was my second year at Rumsey. My biggest achievement was living independently. I had never lived alone before I studied abroad. It’s my first time to live by myself without my parents. Thank you Rumsey. Thank all of you.”

New York, NY 2-year Boarding Student “Learning to work well with others and being part of a great community.”

Caracas, Venezuela 1-year Boarding Student “I consider my biggest achievement at Rumsey Hall winning the Varsity Soccer MVP. I worked really hard for it at every practice and in games.”

Peterborough, NH 2-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievement was being chosen for Senior Committee. I was gratified by the respect of my peers when they decided to select me to deal with the School’s problems and fundraisers.”

Chicago, IL 2-year Boarding Student “When I first came to Rumsey I didn’t really know myself. Being here allowed me to grow academically and athletically. I wouldn’t have had this opportunity in Chicago.”

Jacksonville, FL 2-year Boarding Student “1. Two captains (wrestling and football) 2. Student of the Month for Athletics in January 3. Made Varsity Club at the end of Spring Term.”

Watertown, CT 2-year Day Student “Here at Rumsey I found out the real me. One achievement is earning captain for the Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey Team. Leaving Rumsey I will continue being the great person I have become.”

Sydney Racevicius

Paget, Bermuda 2-year Boarding Student “I became more independent and a self-advocate. I will carry these with me for the rest of my life and I am glad Rumsey taught me.”

Woodbury, CT 6-year Day Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey was earning captain of the Varsity Volleyball Team. I am a very competitive person and when I was younger I was hard on my teammates and myself. Mr. Spooner helped me grow out of my comfort zone.”

Moscow, Russia 2-year Boarding Student “Art is my main interest in life and Rumsey gave me an opportunity to work on my passion. My greatest achievement was taking part in the Allen Finkelson Gallery art show.”

Yamaguchi, Japan 2-year Boarding Student “I came to Rumsey in 7th Grade, starting my English career with ESL. However, in 8th Grade, I was able to advance to regular English class and eventually received the honor for top scholar in 8th Grade.”

Seoul, South Korea 3-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey Hall was that I was able to show my leadership. I earned a Baton in 8th Grade and was voted to the Senior Committee in 9th Grade. I was also elected captain of Varsity Soccer.”

Hartford, CT 2-year Boarding Student “A couple of my greatest Rumsey accomplishments have been recognition in the form of awards. Specifically one from 8th Grade was receiving a Baton from the Seniors. Next has to be earning MVP and being elected captain for Boys’ Varsity Basketball.”

Woodbury, CT 4-year Day Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey is how over the past 4 years I have built up my confidence and determination to speak my mind and shape who I am. “

Brooklyn, NY 3-year Boarding Student “My biggest achievement at Rumsey was figuring out who I was and who I want to be. I finally broke out of that shell that always used to comfort me.”

South Norwalk, CT 1-year Boarding Student “My greatest accomplishment at Rumsey was being on the Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team. Being the only girl was a little weird but they treated me like one of the guys. It taught me to push myself to new levels and to not be afraid of any challenges.”

Goshen, CT 3-year Day Student “My greatest accomplishment at Rumsey was how much I matured and grew over the time I spent here. All of my friends and teachers helped shape me to who I am now.”

New Canaan, CT 2-year Boarding Student “My proudest accomplishments are making so many friends and being so close to teachers. I could go to them whenever I had a problem. I also learned inspirational life lessons.”

Greenwich, CT 2-year Boarding Student “Coming in to Rumsey I knew it was going to be an academic challenge. So with the help from my Language Skills teacher and my advisor, Mr. Perreault, I gained confidence in class and proved that if you try hard enough you can achieve anything.”

Dayton, OH 1-year Boarding Student “1. Earning three Varsity Letters 2. My hard work paid off and I was accepted to Taft School, CT 3. Made many friends”

William Ensign

Watertown, CT 4-year Day Student “My greatest accomplishments this past school year were my successes in the three sports I participated in and being awarded MVP for Cross Country.”

Old Greenwich, CT 3-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievements at Rumsey were finding my talents through film, drumming, writing and singing a cappella and excelling throughout my three years. I found a better understanding of who I am through directing films and using my imagination.”

Kent, CT 4-year Day Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey would most likely be public speaking. I know it doesn’t seem like much but when I first came to this school, oh man, I was totally afraid to get up and talk. Now I can do any captain’s report/news report and I could do my declamation again. This is a really big key to be able to be in the musical and talent shows.”

Washington, CT 10-year Day Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey was in 8th Grade. I realized how much potential I had as a student and an athlete. I made a promise to myself from then on to always give everything ‘my all’. ”

Perroy, Switzerland and Canton, OH 3-year Boarding Student “My biggest accomplishment at Rumsey was that I managed to put in effort which I didn’t do too much at my old school, unfortunately. It has allowed me to attend a good high school.”

Hong Kong 2-year Boarding Student “My greatest achievement at Rumsey was improving self-advocacy. It was the key to my academic turnaround, which I’ll look to continue next year in high school.”

Seoul, South Korea 3-year Boarding Student “Letting people know about my country was my accomplishment at Rumsey. Many people had falsehoods and stereotypes about the small country but by the time I graduated people have realized some facts about my country.”

Old Greenwich, CT 3-year Boarding Student “I think that my greatest achievements at Rumsey are the social skills I learned and the decrease in my ‘fear’ of public speaking.”

Jiarong ‘Tom’ Cao Warren, CT 6-year Day Student “My greatest Rumsey achievement was making the Boys’ Varsity Hockey Team in my senior year after being on Varsity B for three years. It was the greatest feeling.”

Shanghai, China 2-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievement this year was earning three varsity letters. Last year I had none and this proved that despite most of the time I describe myself as a non-sports person, I am actually, indeed, very athletic. I look forward to playing volleyball, basketball and lacrosse in my high school years. Thank you Rumsey for giving me all of these opportunities to improve myself.”

Michael Shea Watertown, CT 2-year Day Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey: being named captain for the Boys’ Varsity Hockey Team in my 9th Grade year. Also earning Effort List Prizes for both 8th and 9th Grade years.”

Beijing,China 4-year Boarding Student “My biggest accomplishments were to learn and improve my English and football skills.”

Torrington, CT 10-year Day Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey would have to be making the Varsity Lacrosse Team.” Mexico City, Mexico 1-year Boarding Student “One of my greatest achievements at Rumsey was to play sports I will never ever play again. I learned a completely different environment in sports with people who gave their all and pushed me to improve. I met people of a completely different culture and language.”

Roxbury, CT 2-year Day Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey was finding my true self.”

Roxbury, CT 2-year Day Student “My proudest Rumsey achievement was earning two varsity letters – one from Varsity Football and one from Varsity Lacrosse.”

Kent, CT 5 1/2-year Day Student “My proudest achievements would be earning a spot on the Effort List every week and never having to serve time in detention my whole time at Rumsey.”

Tonny Geng Zhu Cooper City, FL and Beijing, China 4-year Boarding Student “Accepted by Suffield Academy, CT, became more independent and earned Varsity Club.”

Ipswich, MA 2-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey was finally being able to find the confidence, strength and resilience that I need to pursue my dreams which were hidden by my insecurities. I overcame my fear of ‘fitting in’ and finally found the confidence that I have had all along. Rumsey helped shape who I really am which will help me in high school and for the rest of my life.”

Miami Beach, FL 2-year Boarding Student “My proudest Rumsey achievement is that I got into secondary school. I worked the whole year and got into Suffield Academy, CT and will graduate from there.”

Toby Ketchum Washington Depot, CT 10-year Day Student “One of my greatest achievements at Rumsey Hall School was when I was walking down to receive my Baton in 8th Grade from Jack Kolpak. My most meaningful achievement was when my name was called for Senior Committee. One of my other great achievements was when I received my Varsity Club Award at the Varsity Sports Banquet.”

Stephanie Ubiera Sewickley, PA 3-year Boarding Student “1. I have never been off the Effort List 2. My grades have improved over the three years I have been at Rumsey 3. I reached out to my peers and teachers for help, if needed.”

Stamford, CT 2-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey was receiving the award for Academic Improvement in the Fall Term. I was so happy and excited that my effort in the beginning of the year had paid off and it showed when I received the award.”

Darien, CT 2-year Boarding Student “I figured out more about life and matured. That’s all I can strive for right now and I went and did it.”

Westport, CT 2-year Boarding Student “My proudest moment at Rumsey was when I was voted Cross Country Captain. It made me incredibly honored that my teammates thought of me as a leader.”

Westport, CT 3-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey was pitching a perfect game on Varsity B Baseball in 8th Grade.”

Henry Pratt

Litchfield, CT 10-year Day Student “My greatest achievement as a Rumsey student was being elected to the Senior Committee. It was a great honor that my peers elected me.”

Bethlehem, CT 10-year Day Student “My greatest achievement at Rumsey was winning the J. Mitchell Magnoli Memorial Cup at Commencement in my 8th Grade year. I was honored to be recognized as someone who follows the three school themes of honesty, kindness and respect.”

Woodbury, CT 2-year Boarding Student “The Rumsey achievement I am most proud of was my ability to contribute to both the Varsity Basketball and Football Teams in their great seasons. Also I am very proud of my ability to become more independent through boarding.”

Bridgewater, CT 6-year Day Student “My greatest accomplishment at Rumsey has been developing a sense of humor. This second sentence should probably be a joke.”

HuangShan, Anhui, China 4-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievement this year was earning membership in the Varsity Club. This was my goal two years ago and I finally earned six varsity letters by the Fall Term. I felt like all my effort and passion that I put into sports paid off.”

Su Min ‘Lily’ Jeong

Dayton, OH 1-year Boarding Student “My proudest moment this year was being elected to leadership roles in both Cross Country and Boys’ Varsity Hockey. As a new student who didn’t know everyone too well, I was able to put in the effort and be recognized by my classmates and teammates as a leader.”

Warren, CT 6-year Day Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey would be making Varsity Basketball in 8th Grade. I had never played before, but I tried to learn whenever I could and to hustle in tryouts, and ended up making the team.”

Seoul, South Korea 3-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey was developing as an athlete, a singer and a pianist. These extracurricular activities helped me discover my potential.”

Seoul, South Korea 2-year Boarding Student “I endured so many things during my two years at Rumsey. I became stronger and happier every day. I am so proud of myself.”

New Milford, CT 3-year Day Student “My proudest accomplishment at Rumsey was being able to balance my school work and athletics with my dance and vocal studies outside of school. It was difficult at first but I quickly got the hang of it and learned to manage my time well.”

Shawn Merrill

Tad Goggins Menasha, WI 2-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey Hall was having above an 85 average at the end of the term and being a starter on the Varsity Baseball Team.”

Darien, CT 4-year Boarding Student “Rumsey Varsity Hockey Team had not played against Indian Mountain School, CT for the previous two years because they did not have a strong enough team. With one minute left in this year’s game, Coach Moore shouted, ‘Red Line, get on the ice!’ With 16 seconds left, I scored the game-winning goal.”

Washington Depot, CT 10-year Day Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey was my athletic success. I was able to make varsity teams in my three sports in 7th Grade, which then led me to make the Varsity Club in the 8th Grade. Rumsey gave me a chance to find the athlete in me and kept giving me more and more opportunities to push myself in athletics.”

Washington Depot, CT 1-year Day Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey was maintaining a high average every term despite my many extracurricular activities. As my time management has grown this year I have continued to do what I love and preserve my grades.”

Zionsville, PA 2-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey was when my English teacher, Mr. Kolpak, gave me the confidence to speak up.”

Litchfield, CT 9-year Day Student “The achievement that made me most proud during my time at Rumsey was my contribution to the Varsity Field Hockey Team this past year.”

Seoul, South Korea 4-year Boarding Student “As an international student making friends from all around the world was one of my proudest achievements. When I first came to Rumsey as a IVth Form student, I had a hard time speaking English and making friends. The dorm activities, sports, trips off campus, and the teachers helped me through my younger years. My experience at Rumsey has made me independent and I’ll carry this for the rest of my life.”

Cornwall on Hudson, NY 2-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievement would have to be learning to be independent in my school work. At first it seemed to be impossible to me because of my learning disability and my dependence on extra help to get my work done. With the help of the teachers here at Rumsey I have gotten to the point where I can get all of my work done on my own.”

Will Wiener Durham, NC 1-year Boarding Student “My greatest achievement at Rumsey Hall was earning a Varsity Letter in Wrestling. I’m not the most athletic person so I was proud that I could get a Varsity Letter in such a demanding sport.”

Greenwich, CT 1-year Boarding Student “My proudest achievements at Rumsey were….growing as an individual and advancing in academics, athletics and independence.”

Sophia Mason Hong Kong 2-year Boarding Student “My proudest moments at Rumsey Hall were being elected softball captain and having an undefeated season.”

Washington, CT 4-year Day Student “My proudest achievement at Rumsey was being elected to Senior Committee.”

Mongolia and Beijing, China 2-year Boarding Student “Rumsey changed me a lot. It made me more independent, love sports and working out. It helped me to be happier and loose 100 lbs. And I learned to speak English!”

BOARD OF TRUSTEES NEWS

The Board of Trustees, with retiring Trustee Skip Gardella ‘72, P ’09, ‘09, seated above, after he received his commemorative Trustee chair for serving six years. Capital Campaign Chair Chris Mahan P ’12, ‘14, pictured left, also retired after serving on the Board for seven years. Rumsey extends deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks for their dedicated service to the School.

Rumsey Hall Welcomes New Board Members

Monica Vogelstein P ’14

Dennis Fulling P ’16, ’16

Rumsey welcomed Monica Vogelstein to the Board in Spring 2014. She and her husband, Andrew, are residents of Manhattan and parents of recent Rumsey graduate, David ‘14 and his siblings Natalie and Matthew. Monica previously worked in operations for the biotech firm Chiron Corporation as well as M.J. Illich Associates. Monica has been the co-chair of the Metropolitan Museum Family Benefit in New York and an active volunteer over the last decade at the Christ Church Day School, NY, Allen Stevenson School, NY and Nightingale-Bamford School, NY as a dedicated alumna.

Dennis and his wife Julia reside in Roxbury, CT with their 3 sons Alexander, Patrick ‘16 and Michael ‘16. Prior to moving to Roxbury, the Fullings lived overseas for 12 years in both Moscow and London. Dennis is an owner and partner in an emerging market focused private equity firm and also advises and sits on the boards of a number of multinational companies. While living in Moscow, Dennis was a member of the finance board of the Anglo-American School of Moscow for 2 years.

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The John F. Schereschewsky Sr. Memorial Center was transformed to create a magical setting for the auction.

Trustee and Auction Chair Jamie Connor P ‘10, ‘13 with a cake modeled after the Rumsey campus.

Kristine and Trustee Tom Gordon ‘82, P ‘14 with Ashley Farmen P ‘97, ‘99

Meredith and Trustee Jamie Baker P’10

HARVEST MOON

Annual Benefit Auction 2013

On the evening of October 11, The Rumsey Hall Community Stepped Up and demonstrated extraordinary generosity in support of the School’s 29th Annual Benefit Auction, Harvest Moon, A Tribute of Thanks. Over 100 parent and faculty volunteers transformed The John F. Schereschewsky Sr. Memorial Center (Indoor Tennis Courts) into an extravagant venue where guests mingled, and bid on Silent and Live Auction items. The Auction offered up a variety of vacations (London, Greece, Palm Beach, Jackson

Hole and Bermuda, to name a few), intriguing items (a stand up paddle board, a Vespa scooter and a chance to name the frozen yogurt machine in the new dining hall) and tickets to various events (Justin Timberlake concert, sporting events and front row seats at Commencement). Sincere thanks to the crowd of 220 enthusiastic attendees who supported Rumsey’s Student Programs and raised a grand total of $426,000—the highest in the event’s history.

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Friday October 10, 2014 6:00pm

Andrew and Trustee Monica Vogelstein P’14 with Karin and Rob Finlay P’14

RUMSEY CIRCLE WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT Rumsey Circle is pleased to announce new President Jessica Marullo-Dell’Aera P ‘23 (middle) with Secretary Kristen Browne P ‘18, ‘22 (left) and Vice President Danielle Young P ‘22, ‘23 (right).

CLASS NOTES Alan White ’56 is semi-retired as a DJ and lives in Atlanta, GA. Alan’s online radio station, Jive Bop Radio, plays modern jive dance music. Chris ’66 and Cathy Schereschewsky ’70 Charles will celebrate 22 years of marriage this year. Liz Mallers ’70 Bowman enjoyed Jackson Hole, WY for the summer. She has been a nurse, flight attendant and now teaches at Hurricane Elementary School, UT. She is also the proud grandmother of three.

Alan White ‘56

Jon Carson ’72 is living in Lexington, MA with his wife and two children, ages 9 and 11. An entrepreneur building for profit enterprises that serve a broader social purpose for the past 20 years, Jon is the founder and CEO of BiddingForGood — a company that combines event promotion and the sale of auction items for charities. To date, it has raised over a quarter of a billion dollars for charities in every state. Billy Leroy ‘76 just completed his fourth season as a cast member on Travel Channel’s Baggage Battles. This summer he will star in an independent film called Bourek. Bill recalls, “I caught the acting bug at Rumsey with a little drama club we formed called The Group, which included classmates Hans Henderson ‘76, Angela Hart ’76 Smith, Linda Gavel ’76 Webb and Rebecca Miller ’77.

Gustavo Jaen-Sandoval ‘83

Christina Hemming ‘79 lives with her 8 year-old-son in Maui, Hawaii. She is the owner of Maui Healing Kits, an online business for post surgical health care. Most notably, she developed AbdoMend, a trademarked product (support belt and strap) for those recovering from abdominal surgeries and c-sections. The proud grandmother of two, Susan McFadden ’81 Poincelot‘s daughters each gave birth within three weeks of one another in December. Susan is a massage therapist (Touch of Life Massage) in Pittsfield, MA and has developed an all-natural therapeutic line (Simply Therapeutic Products) of salves, lip balms, body butters, specialty oils and bug repellent. James Ontra ’81 and wife April Darrow ’85 visited Rumsey in August. They live in New York, NY with their two sons Dylan and Kyle. James is the CEO and Founder of Shufflrr, a document management system for presentations.

Jon Neuhaus ‘87 and Alec Thompson ‘86

Gabriel Paoli ‘83 visited Rumsey from Windermere, FL in July with his wife, Mariana Bennett and children Lukas, Iuana, and Alan. Gabriel is the owner of Xelar, a multinational company which provides products and services for the office environment. Gustavo Jaen-Sandoval ‘83 recently completed his first Ultra Marathon, a 57K trail race in La Gran Sabana, Venezuela’s largest national park, crossing the finish line after 10hrs and 32mins. He plans to train to cut his time in future Ultra Marathons.

Tom Farmen P ’97, ‘99 and Jim Appleyard ‘55 in front of John Schereschewsky Sr.’s portrait

Jonathan Vass ’83 lives in Pomfret, VT. He works for American Paper Recycling and competes in ultra endurance racing. He ran his first 100-mile endurance race, “The Vermont 100,” in July.

PLEASE SEND US YOUR NEWS! Submit class notes and photos (high res jpeg format) to pzendt@rumseyhall.org Jesse Murray ‘85 retired in November from the United States Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel and currently resides in Santa Rosa, CA with his wife Cara, his ten-year-old daughter Danika, five cats, five chickens, and two dogs. Melinda Cornell ‘86 Moran spent part of her summer traveling in an RV through Florida, Georgia, and Texas with her sons, Colby and Logan, and husband, Kevin. Alec Thompson ’86 and his wife, Victoria, traveled from their home in Mesa, AZ to Los Angeles, CA to visit with Jon Neuhaus ‘87. Jon and Alec attended Game One of the Stanley Cup Finals to watch their beloved Rangers compete to win the Cup. “Sadly, the Rangers were not up to the task, but it was terrific to see Jon again and we had a blast at the game. Rumsey is always with us!”

Alexander Krivosheiw ‘93

Larry (Navia) Milburn ’87 and Amanda Seitz were married in September 2013 in South Kent, CT. Their wedding was featured in the summer issue of Veg News Magazine. There were several Rumsey alums in attendance, including Jacqueline Edwards ‘96, Jacob Cerrone ’87 and Jon Neuhaus ’87. Larry is a filmmaker and the founder of Milburn Media Arts. Larry and Amanda live in Washington, CT with their chihuahua, Riley. Maya Cointreau ’89 recently published her second children’s book, The Girl Who Could Dance in Outer Space, written about NASA Astronaut Mae Jemison. The Girls Who Could series gives young girls and boys a template of achievement and inspiration upon which to grow and expand their own dreams and goals.

Melinda Cornell ’86 Moran with her sons Colby and Logan

Adam Harrison ’89 misses ringing the bell after a Rumsey victory! Geoffrey Zampiello ’91 lives in Norwalk, CT with his wife Amanda and two children. He has recently been issued a US patent for the telecommunications connectivity solutions he invented with an associate. Alexander Krivosheiw ’93 lives in West Palm Beach, FL working as a sculptor in hand-fabricated, cast bronze and aluminum mediums. His work is on exhibit in galleries throughout the US and in Europe and Asia. Charles Porter ‘94 recently climbed Mt. Rainier, WA with a friend, reaching a personal best altitude of 12,700 feet, however, caught just short of the summit, due to bad weather. Charles is also an executive producer and actor. His latest work, Battered, is his first film performance since successfully battling cancer.

Charles Porter ‘94

Joel Clark ’95 couldn’t be happier or prouder of his August 2014 marriage to Laurel Chenevert. David Soady ’95 and wife Cris have swapped their established life in the Baltimore/Washington area for an adventure in Cris’ native country, El Salvador, where they plan to open and operate a restaurant. In May, the couple made the fifteen-day drive from the East Coast to El Salvador and are settling into their new mountain community home.

Matt Hoeniger ’81 P ’11, ’15 with Allegra Huelsman ‘15 and Anastasia Dicke ‘89 Huelsman

Lisbeth Garassino ‘97 has recently relocated to Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA working as a Campaign Manager at Fractl, eBay’s viral marketing agency. Lis is enjoying the laid back vibe of Northern California. Annual Report 2013-14

CLASS NOTES

Lisbeth Garassino ‘97

Christian Reynolds ‘06 (second from the right) with UC Berkeley’s Varsity Boat

Richard Crane ‘08 (right) and Former Faculty Member Greg Martin

Carter Mosch ‘97 and Lauren Henry were married in August 2014 at the Ausable Club, NY. Michael Fishman ’98 recently completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Yale University School of Medicine, CT and is currently pursuing a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, CA. Matt Rafferty ‘01 previously worked for GE Capital Real Estate in Germany and is now working for The Blackstone Group in London. Brent Heffron ‘01 is working for the U.S. Military in Europe. Luke Hoeniger ‘11, Jack Kolpak ’13 and Charlie Ryan ‘12

Gwen Richards ‘01 is a second year law student at St. Thomas University, FL. Taylor Finkelson ‘03 has accepted a position as an Interactive Recruiter at Synergy Interactive Solutions, a Digital Recruiting Agency in New York, NY. Raul Mendoza ’03 is in his last year of study at Duke University Law School, NC. Craig Naclerio ’05 joined the Rumsey Faculty in September 2014 as the Upper School Intern.

Matt Hoeniger ’81 P ’11, ’15, Nathan Hopkins ‘07 and Faculty Member Ted Moore

Kayla Pottbecker ’05 works at Litchfield County Orthopedic and Spine in Bantam, CT evaluating patients’ orthopedic conditions. Harrison Smith ’05 is an Investment Analyst at NovaTerra, an investment, project management and advisory firm in Ulaanbataar, Mongolia. Christian Reynolds ’06 rows for the varsity crew of the University of California, Berkeley. His Men’s 8+ boat finished first in the Henley Royal Regatta, UK to win the Ladies’ Challenge Plate in July. Previously, Christian was a Temple Challenge Cup Championship winner at Henley in 2010.

Drayton Virkler’s ‘89 children Sumner, Ella and Henry

Ashley Hill ’07 graduated from Assumption College, MA with a BA degree in Human Sciences and Social Rehabilitation and a minor in Early Education. Sarah Maxwell ‘07 graduated from Denison University, OH with a BA degree in Economics/ Communications in May 2014. She is working at CB Richard Ellis, a commercial real estate firm in Washington, DC as a client services coordinator and assistant to the Vice Chairman. Richard Crane ‘08 and Former Faculty Member Greg Martin are both attending Drexel University, PA. Richard is studying Mechanical Engineering as an undergraduate and Greg is getting his PhD in History. Greg was Richard’s first advisor at Rumsey.

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Andreas Adam ‘09 and Faculty Member Ben Tuff P ‘20, ‘22

Andrew Liotta ’09 and Matt Hoeniger Lindsay DiTullio ‘09 with Faculty Member Doug Kolpak P ’13, ’15, ‘17 ’81, P ’11, ‘15

Michael Waller ’08 is in his senior year at Catawba College, NC playing soccer for the Catawba Indians. Michael will graduate in May of 2015 with a degree in Athletic Training and a minor in Spanish. This past summer he worked as a paid intern for the NFL Carolina Panthers. Additionally, he has been asked to be part of the sideline training staff for a Panther’s home pre-season game. He hopes this may become a fulltime opportunity after graduation. Andrew Liotta ‘09 is currently studying Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA. Andrew is hoping to declare a double major in Materials Science and Engineering. Margaux Maxwell ’09 worked as a journalist writing for the UB Post in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia this summer. She is currently a Sophomore at Emerson College, MA. Leah Kennedy ‘11 graduated from Vermont Academy, VT in June with Brian Allen ‘11, and Connor Houlihan ’11. She played goalie on the ice hockey team and loved it! Leah is currently the 2014 America’s National Teenage Scholarship Organization Miss Connecticut National Teenager titleholder. She competed against 49 other states in July for the National Title, a pageant based upon academic achievement, community service, and leadership. Max Enis ‘12 spent several weeks this summer working with students as part of Jjangde Exchange organization in Dakar, Senegal. Jjangde is tackling two of the largest problems in West Africa — lack of access to education and unemployment by providing Senegalese children with the opportunity and culture to stay in school. Max is a senior at South Kent School, CT. Katie Stonecipher ’12 earned Berkshire School’s, MA top accolade for writing, The William P. Matthews ‘61 Prize for Creative Writing, at Prize Night. She also earned second place amongst 150 applicants in the senior division of the Edith Wharton Writing Contest, a public competition sponsored annually by The Mount, the National Historic Landmark and cultural center in Lenox, MA. Katie was invited to read her short story at a ceremony held at Edith Wharton’s former home. Antonia Bascombe ’13 is a coxswain for the St. Paul’s School, NH Women’s Crew team. She traveled with her team to England and competed in the Henley Women’s Regatta this summer. Grenville Lines ‘13 and the Bermuda Under 19 National Rugby team traveled to Trinidad and Tobago to compete in the North American Caribbean Rugby Association Championships in August. After defeating teams from Trinidad & Tobago and British Virgin Islands, Bermuda won the NACRA Championship title.

Leah Kennedy ‘11

IN MEMORIAM ANDREW CLARK PIKOSKY ’36 passed away at the age of 89 in February 2013. He was a graduate of Rumsey Hall School, Litchfield High School, CT and the University of Connecticut. Andrew served in The United States Army during World War II. He spent 42 years in the insurance industry as a Fire and Property Underwriter at National Fire and also at The Hartford. He retired as Assistant Treasurer at the DeVoe Agency in New Milford. Andrew was married to Antoinette Bierce Pikosky for 41 years. Journalist, STEVEN SOTLOFF ‘99, died in September 2014 at the age of 31. He wrote for Time Magazine, the Christian Science Monitor, the Daily Caller, Foreign Policy, and most recently for World Affairs Journal. He was a graduate of Rumsey Hall School, Kimball Union Academy, NH and University of Central Florida where he studied journalism. He had been covering the Middle East for several years as a freelance reporter. In May 2014 SKY FARRELL ’00 passed away at the age of 28. She was an accomplished mixed-media collage artist, photographer and painter living in Miami, FL. Her distinct body of well-known work came in the form of large scale murals combining famous photographs influenced by music and pop culture. Sky was born to Jean and the late Wes Farrell, a popular songwriter in the 1960s and ‘70s. CARMEN “CASSIE” BLISS ’01 died in May 2014. After graduating from Miss Porter’s School, CT and Hunter College, NY, Cassie began her teaching career at one of The International Preschools in New York City. She was predeceased by her father, Richard Bliss, and survived by mother, Alicia Bliss and siblings, Jackie, Rick, Steve, Laura, Alyssa, and Sara. During Alumni Reunion 2014, Rumsey Hall friends gathered to commemorate her life by sharing stories. A reading bench and cherry tree were installed next to the Lower School ponds in her memory.

CLASS NOTES

1. Larry (Navia) Milburn ’87 and Amanda Seitz at their September 2013 wedding 2. Katharina Kuefler and Tarek Mansour ‘01 3. Alumni at Carter Mosch’s ‘97 wedding to Lauren Henry: Ledlie Mosch ‘92 Pastor, Carter Mosch ‘97 and Woody Mosch ‘62 4. Gunnar Christensen ’82 (left) and Jason Spooner ‘88 at a Jason Spooner Band concert in Christmas Cove, ME 5. Antonia Bascombe ’13 coxing for St. Paul’s School, NH 6. Josh Warren ’91 and Ashley Farmen P ’97, ‘99 during his summer 2014 visit to campus 7. Bo and Liz Mallers ’70 Bowman at the Grand Canyon, UT 8. Margaux Maxwell ’09 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 9. Jeff Foglia ’88 and Erica Pitre ’91 reconnected on Anna Maria Island, FL 10. Matt Hoeniger ’81 P ‘ 11, ’15 with April Darrow ’85 and James Ontra ’81 during a campus visit in July 2014 11. Lily McGrew ’14 and Ashley Sarris ’14 at Commencement 12. Emory Towers Mingledorff, born May 2014, son of Tara and Towers ’01 Mingledorff 13. Morgan Zampiello, daughter of Geoffrey ’91 and Amanda Zampiello, born December 2013 41

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IVth Form students John Maxwell, Evan Kirkiles and Harrison Tillou

ALLEN FINKELSON GALLERY

Spring Student Art Show & Bookfest ’14 Bookmark Display The Spring Art Show at the Allen Finkelson Gallery in May 2014 featured the works of Rumsey’s most aspiring young artists. The Show also included the original bookmark art created by students for Rumsey’s Bookfest ’14. Students from all Forms contributed works in a wide variety of mediums from paintings to sculpture and mixed media.

1. Artist Miranda Lu ‘15 in front of her paintings with Mikaela Minckler ‘16 2. Bookmarks created by Students for Bookfest ‘14 3. Michel Vazquez’s “Untitled,” paint on clay 4. “Kanye West” by James Walsh ‘16 5. “Color Fusion” by Lower School After School Enrichment Program Students

FACULTY PROFILES

BEN TUFF P ’22, ’24

Associate Director of Admission & English Teacher Colby College, BA

What led you to work at Rumsey? When I look back at my middle school years I remember them being boring, bland and not a very enjoyable time. My middle school experience has inspired me to change that for Rumsey students in the hopes they can look back at these difficult years with a certain fondness. Rumsey Hall is a school where I can be myself. I enjoy the constant interaction with students while wearing the many different hats as an advisor, dorm parent, coach and teacher as well as working in Admission and meeting new, prospective students. There’s no better place that I can think of to raise my family. I was also once told that you end up teaching the age students at which you stopped maturing. What makes the Rumsey experience so unique and special? As you walk around campus students have genuine smiles on their faces and are excited to be here. The students also really appreciate the extraordinary opportunity of being a part of the Rumsey experience.

Despite having a substantial workload and competitive sports schedule we manage to keep students upbeat and positive through the high level of support and family atmosphere we provide. How would you describe your teaching style? My teaching style is always high energy, fastpaced and entertaining with a high level of expectation from the students. At no point do I want a student to feel distracted. Instead, whichever classmate is speaking should be the center of attention and captivate the audience. My style of discussion-based learning will set them up for success in their future humanities classes in high school and college. What are some of your favorite moments from a day in the life at Rumsey? One would think that doing Dorm Duty is truly a duty. But for me from 4:30pm until 10pm I get to spend quality time with 7th and 8th grade boys—from playing catch right outside the dorm with them and my seven year-old son to helping a student finish an English paper.

to help students do research for papers and to teach students how to correctly write citations and work cited pages. Outside of the classroom it’s great to have access to Skype, which brings the world closer and makes the interview process for admission that much more personal for overseas students who are unable to visit our campus. What are some of your hobbies and interests outside of the classroom? SWIM, BIKE, RUN. I got into the world of triathlons two years ago and enjoy the challenges and the way it allows me to push myself further after every training session or race. Tell us something we don’t know about you. I have an identical twin brother, who might make an unannounced appearance in the classroom from time to time. What book would you recommend every student should read? Cannery Row, by John Steinbeck.

What technology device do you find most useful at school? Outside of school? In the classroom I use the iPad lab in the library

RUMSEY QUESTIONNAIRE What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear Rumsey Hall? Family Who would you have on your guest list for your ideal dinner party (living or deceased)? Nelson Mandela, Ellen Degeneres, Bob Marley, Claire Danes, Doug Kolpak, Sean Kinsella, Tom Hanks and my grandfather, Tony

What was your favorite journey? One summer my wife, Gretchen, and I traced my family roots in Newfoundland, Canada and camped up the coast. Which talent would you most like to have? I wish I could play guitar.

What is the last app you used? Cyclemeter

What is your current state of mind? Calm, cool and collected

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Catching a gigantic striped bass on my fly rod in the middle of the night in Jamestown, RI.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? My family

What is your greatest fear? That people will stop laughing with me (or realistically, at me)

Which historical figure do you most identify with? Rudyard Kipling

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What do you most value in your friends? Sense of humor and honesty Who are your real-life heroes? My parents

JILLIAN DUFRESNE English as a Second Language (ESL) Chair, Spanish Teacher & Yearbook Editor Central Connecticut State University, BA What led you to work at Rumsey? Fate. A friend asked me to apply to a 6-8 week position in the Spanish department, so I did. I started 2 days later and 6 months after that, I moved into faculty housing in the D.G. Barr Dining Hall and although I have moved around campus, I still haven’t left. What makes the Rumsey experience so unique and special? There are elements that remind me of working at a summer camp—the camaraderie between staff and daily activities and relationships with the students. I also appreciate the idea of teaching the whole child—not just a lesson from a book, but the life lessons and skills that are so important to learn early on. Seeing the students in the Upper School interact with those in Lower School or the faculty children with each other is fun to watch. The differences no longer exist when we are all living together in one community. How would you describe your teaching style? I approach everything with passion. I want the students to find at least one thing they are passionate about and help them further that. In the ESL Skills classes, it is easier because we write so much that there is always at least one paper they can relate closely to. I try to do a lot with current events to practice our lessons and cross-curricular activities to help the students

further their understanding of the lessons that aren’t taught in a second language setting. As for my Spanish classes, I am able to share my love and passion for the Spanish culture with the students and hope it can inspire them to learn the language and communicate on another level with our Spanish-speaking students. What are some of your favorite moments from a day in the life at Rumsey? How can I choose? I love the look on their faces when the girls on my teams serve an ace or make a base hit, the way their eyes brighten when a student remembers one last fact or idea just before handing in a test, and of course there are the moments of working side by side with them on the yearbook. Every day there is a new moment that reminds me why I am not only teaching, but at a place like Rumsey. What technology device do you find most useful at school? Outside of school? Although the brain is the best piece of technology we have, I guess that’s not what the question means by using the word device. For devices in the classroom it is between the iPad and the Smartboard. The iPad is useful because all of my lessons are on it as well as the students’ notes, making it extremely helpful if someone were to be absent. The Smartboard is great for visual aids when working with students in the English as a Second Language

Department. Though this may change next year with the new 25” iMac that will make designing the yearbook much easier. Outside of school I guess I would have to say my iPhone since I use it the most. What are some of your hobbies and interests outside of the classroom? I enjoy water sports, boating, reading, going to see live music and campfires. Tell us something we don’t know about you. I began to love the Spanish language after a trip to some very poor sugar cane villages in the Dominican Republic, where I volunteered in medical clinics and spent most of my time finding ways to entertain the waiting children all day. Later I became active with a non-profit organization started here in Connecticut, that is dedicated to bettering the lives of impoverished children. I have taken many trips to Mexico with them over the years and I keep those friendships to this day. These trips helped me begin to learn Spanish on my own before I formally took classes in college. What would be the one book you would recommend every student should read? Esperanza Rising, by Pam Muñoz Ryan. For me it relates to my love for the Mexican culture and having compassion for others.

RUMSEY QUESTIONNAIRE What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear Rumsey Hall? Family

What was your favorite journey? The walk to the top of Bear Mountain, CT

Who would you have on your guest list for your ideal dinner party (living or deceased)? All of my family and friends, past and present

Which talent would you most like to have? To be a musician of any kind

What is the last app you used? Star Tracker

What is your current state of mind? Peaceful

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being around positive people on a body of water with the sun shining

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Overcoming challenges

What is your greatest fear? Never again seeing some of the people I love the most

What do you most value in your friends? Compassion for all those around them

Which historical figure do you most identify with? I took an online quiz and the result was Harriet Tubman. I wish I could be as brave as she was.

Who are your real-life heroes? My brothers

ALUMNI REUNION 2014

A Celebration of Family Over 100 Alumni from the Classes of 1954 to 2013 returned on June 14 to the valley where the trout stream lies for a day of nostalgia, fun and friendship. The day began with a campus tour of buildings old and new directed by Assistant Headmaster and Director of Admission Matt Hoeniger ’81, P ’11, ‘15. Alumni were amazed with the newly constructed Campus Center, which houses the dining facility, Farmen Hall. During lunch two awards were presented—to Freddy Sopher ’54 from London, England for having traveled the furthest and to Matt Hoeniger ’81, P ’11, ‘15 as a representative for the class with the highest Annual Fund participation. After lunch, Alumni gathered at The Maxwell A. Sarofim ’05 Performing Arts Center for Headmaster Tom Farmen’s “Rumsey Today” presentation where they learned of Rumsey’s current good health and projects happening on campus. Alumni also enjoyed a nostalgic video

Geoff Zampiello ’91, Maya Cointreau ’89, Constance Inness ’89 Valenti and Athletic Director Jay Przygocki P ’00, ‘03

of photos from years past. Next on the docket, several brave Alums and their children were challenged by the indoor Rock Climbing Wall, assisted by Director of Outdoor Education Rick and Science Department Chair Liz Butler P ’20, ‘23. All had great experiences trying to reach the roof of the Magnoli Gymnasium, many for the first time. A memorial took place in honor of Cassie Bliss ’01, a loving and caring teacher at one of the International Preschools in New York City. Fittingly, a teak bench with a plaque in her name and a cherry tree were installed on the Lower School playground overlooking the ponds. Headmaster Tom Farmen P ‘97, ‘99 and others shared memories before a moment of silence in celebration of her spirit, forever embedded on campus. The highlight of the afternoon was the traditional Reds vs. Blues softball game on Seibert Field with former Headmaster Lou Magnoli P ‘71, ‘72, ‘74, ‘77, GP ‘01, ‘02, ‘07 as Umpire.

Shana Grossman ‘05, Melissa Impett ’05, Janey Engle ’05 and Emily Barlow ‘05

Many attended to play or watch as Alums once again competed for their school colors. Even with a late comeback the Reds couldn’t take the win. The game came down to an 1817 Blues’ victory—a great display of competitive Blue Dog spirit. The day concluded with a cookout at the Headmaster’s House where Alumni continued to recount memories and share new stories. It was a perfect summer night to enjoy good food and company.

Loren Kagan ’01 and Courtney Clarke ’01 take a moment on the bench dedicated to classmate Cassie Bliss

Kyle Zehring ’03, Assistant Headmaster and Director of Secondary School Placement Fran Ryan P ’12 ’16 and Oliver Sterlacci ‘96

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Former Faculty Member Reif Anderson, Steven Cornell ’74 P ’06, ’08, ’11 and Former Business Manager Dorothy Anderson P ’82, ‘86

ALUMNI REUNION 2015 Featuring the Jason Spooner Band SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015

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LUMNI REFLECT ON SPECIAL MEMORIES OF A RUMSEY TEACHER, COACH OR DORM PARENT

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GARY GATES ’51 “I have many fond memories of my year at Rumsey and the subsequent trips Marilyn and I have made back. The recent Rarebits article concerning David Barr brought back memories of my time in Fitch House. I also remember him picking out a Bible Passage, which I was to recite at Commencement. He and his wife coached me until they thought I had it down pat. I stood before all the assembled and started out perfectly for about half of the passage and then hit a stonewall. I stood there like a deer looking into the headlights of an oncoming car. Mr. Barr walked up to me and whispered the remaining words as I spoke them to the audience. When finished, he patted my shoulder and sent me to my seat. He uttered nothing about my failure nor did he ever say anything about it when we met several times after. He was very gracious and never mentioned my failure. I also knew that Mr. Sherry, Sr. was aware of my freezing and he came around and said I did well. Sure I did.” CLAUDIA L. BOEHM ’68 “To this day, I love maps because of Charlie Pavek’s Geography class.” CATHERINE SCHERESCHEWSKY ‘70 CHARLES “Favorite teachers: my father (John Schereschewsky Jr.), Madame Algrant and Lou Magnoli for being able to drag my reluctant brain to understanding a little more about listening, patience and effort. They took out the mystery of what, to me, were impossible subjects. Rumsey taught me many life lessons.”

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ANGELA HART ‘76 SMITH “Of course Lou Magnoli was the best. He was the only math teacher for me.” JAMIESON JOSEPH ‘71 “Lou Magnoli. The only one who could ever teach me math. Later on, in the ‘80s, Charlie Pavek had the most fabulous parties on Alumni Day!” NEIL NEPIARSKY ’73 “I remember Mr. Pavek’s Monday woodshop class that was always spent building things at his house near campus.” DEBORAH SCHULTZ ’73 MULLIGAN “I got to travel with Mr. Schereschewsky Jr. to Spain and Greece with Rumsey’s summer program. He was my English teacher and gave me the nickname ‘Debbidoo/Debbiedee’. His belief in me, along with his encouragement and positive morale, forever changed my life. I owe who I am to his, and Rumsey’s, teachings. He was also my coach for the speaker performance that goes on each Commencement. It was his expert speech coaching that helped me to win the Excellence in Declamation award my senior year. His dream for me was to return to teach at Rumsey. I will remember his positive influence and have dedicated my memoirs to him. Godspeed Mr. Sherry Jr. Mr. Spooner, Mr. Magnoli, and Mr. Ware make my list as well. Their influence was pivotal!” SUSAN MAGNOLI ’74 THOMPSON “Madame Algrant and Charlotte Underwood and, of course, my Dad, Lou Magnoli! Madame for being so tough and caring and Mrs. Underwood for

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fueling my love of reading and literature at a very early age.” MERRILL RIPLEY ‘76 GEIER “I was horribly homesick for the first year and I tortured my mother with tearful phone calls. One call in particular was so bad that she phoned Lou Magnoli to tell him that she would have to bring me home. Because he’s an incredibly wise man who’d seen this pattern many times before, he asked her to do him one favor first. He told her to wait for fifteen minutes, call me at the dorm to check in, and then, no matter what, call him back. Sure enough, when she called my dorm, I was too busy to come to the phone! We were in the basement reading a play aloud and I had a good part. She called Lou and explained that she would be taking me out of school to be murdered by her own hand. He just laughed and explained that he’d seen many children who do this. They unload on their parents and then, feeling so much better, forget all about it while the parent needs therapy to recover from the trauma. What a terrific lesson he taught us both that night! I tell this story to my students’ parents every year to illustrate how changeable children can be- inconsolable one moment, and busy and happy the next. At Rumsey I learned how important real praise can be. Not the empty, meaningless praise some adults are quick to offer but real, earned praise. After one softball game against our rivals, Indian Mountain, I was packing up some equipment (I was catcher at the time) and I overheard Mr. Spooner talking to the Indian Mountain coach. He said, “My girls, my girls don’t just catch the ball. My girls pluck the ball from the air!” It was clear that he was so proud of us,

Charlotte Underwood and I loved how he showed it. He wasn’t just a terrific teacher, but he was genuinely in our corner at all times. Teaching is an exercise in delayed gratification, so I’m pleased that you all do this from time to time. It’s wonderful for our beloved teachers to see themselves as they appear in our hearts’ memories.” JONATHAN VASS ‘83 “Tom Farmen, my dorm parent in 1978. Could there be anyone who embodies the red and blue more?” STEPHEN FUTH ‘84 “I will never forget someone falling asleep in Lou Magnoli’s math class, he slammed a book right on his desk. Also, I still remember the 50 states and capitals because of Charlie Pavek.” SETH KORNBLAU ’85 “Richard Kelstein ’85, Hozefa Haveliwala ’85 and I playing The Who’s Baba O’Riley so loud that Mr. Hoover came running out of his shower to yell at us. BEATA HENRICHS ‘86 “I have a lot of great memories but the one that sticks in my mind and that I have carried with me was Mr. Pavek consoling me about a poor performance of mine. On the field hockey field he asked me what I wanted and I said, ‘to start!’ And he said, ‘Beata, once something’s in sight it’s never too far.’” BILL BURLEY ’86 “Dan Fattibene’s dance moves!” TED HELPRIN ‘86 “During study hall, Mr. Scott Sherry asked what I was reading and I handed him my book of poetry (by Donald Junkins). Mr. Sherry looked at it for a few

John Scott John Schereschewsky Jr. ‘47 Schereschewsky ‘73 Tom Farmen Schereschewsky Sr. minutes and then he said, ‘I like it. I get the themes of death and rebirth, cycle of life, the connection to nature. But, what do these numbers mean?’ I looked at what he was reading--the table of contents! Our favorite teachers weren’t perfect. But we loved them all the same.” MELINDA CORNELL ’86 MORAN “Mr. Farmen’s speech when he explained what PADS meant. Pride, Attitude, Desire and Sacrifice. It still brings goose bumps to me.” I also remember the first day of Mr. Pavek’s 5th grade social studies class. He walked in on the first day of school and asked us to put our textbooks on our desks. He then brought in a large garbage can and proceeded to throw them in the can. He explained to us that he did not teach history; he taught Mr. Pavek’s philosophy. It was an amazing class and helped shape me as a teacher today. Some things you cannot teach out of a textbook.” ADAM HARRISON ‘89 “Mr. Pavek once said, ‘No one

gets 100 but God.’ That man was awesome.” JOEL CLARK ‘95 “I have two memories that stick out the most. The first was in 7th grade science class with Mr. Hoeniger when his cat got stuck in a tree. He enlisted help from our entire class to get his cat down. Using superior climbing skills and extra special support and guidance, we got the cat down with a picnic basket. We got the rest of the period off. Also, I will never call physical science by that name. Thanks to Mr. Farmen, we will always call it Astrophysics. I will never forget story time to begin every class as a senior. Loved it!” CHRIS ESSEX ‘95 “There are too many great teachers to choose from. I have had great memories and experiences with all of them, I could list all of the teachers that were there from ‘91-’95.” OLIVER STERLACCI ’96 “I once bonded with Mr. Farmen when I broke my nose. We spoke about superstition and chain letters! Ha! I met Fran Ryan

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during summer school in 1991 and developed a friendship that grew over the years.” DANIELLE O’HANLON ‘00 MOSELEY “Mr. Spooner and Mr. Przygocki, my two favorite coaches that helped me to have some of the best memories of my life. I still have dreams that I play volleyball at Rumsey and wake up so disappointed that my dream is over. I still play softball now with the glove that Mr. Przygocki gave me back in 9th grade. They taught me and encouraged me to be great at something that I absolutely love and I will appreciate them for the rest of my life!” COURTNEY CLARKE ’01 “John Oberwetter was a great dorm parent. He taught me how to make banana bread and would serve it most Fridays to his English classes. I also remember dancing to The Temptations and learning the art of poetry with him. In particular “Howl” by Allen Ginsberg.” ASHLEY BURDICK ‘10 “Mr. Spooner was my favorite Rumsey teacher and coach. He

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taught me how to be myself and stand up for what I believe in. I wouldn’t have accomplished what I have without all his help and support. He was like a second father to me.” ALEX MARTINEZ ‘07 “When Mr. Tuff read us a memoir about a giant turd! Great times!” ALANA LOPEZ ‘12 “Mrs. Hogan was definitely one of my favorite people at Rumsey. She was an amazing person to talk to and she always had my back no matter what. I loved playing field hockey for her and I loved spending time with her in Hilltop. Rumsey is lucky to have such an amazing woman as part of our community!” RAYMOND GAINES ‘13 “I would say the whole Rumsey Hall staff is my family. I remember once or twice a week Mr. Cramphin and I or Mr. Hogan and I would play Madden ‘14 in the dorm and other people would join in Hull House and it was just a fantastic time.”

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Value of the 9th Grade Year

The Senior Year Offers a Profound Opportunity for Personal Growth

“Rumsey Hall’s Senior Year has been full of positive opportunities and such a year of growth for our boys.” —Mary Boosalis, parent of Nick ’14 and Ben ’14 Olsen While 1900 saw the founding and mission of Rumsey Hall develop, it was in the 1960s that the School intentionally and thoughtfully developed its Senior Year (VIIth Form/9th Grade) programming. At the request of a group of the most challenging and enriching boarding schools in the nation, Rumsey Hall added its VIIth Form year in order to best develop candidates to ascend to leadership opportunities in secondary school. Since then, Rumsey’s Senior Year has consistently been a difference-maker in the lives of adolescents. In this year, the secondary schools expect that our students will work and develop to create greater possibilities than they ever thought previously possible. The Rumsey Hall Faculty is expert at adolescence. There is no other time of life that provides as many crossroads and is as dynamic as the early teenage years. As our adolescents here at Rumsey face all the challenges their development presents, we stand alone at providing the guidance, structure and programming for our students to forge ahead into young-adulthood as positive and growth oriented members of communities.

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While most students in 9th Grade struggle at the bottom of the social heap, our Seniors are able to ascend to levels of leadership that are uncommon. They are prepared for responsibility and serve as role models and leaders for an entire student body, a privilege usually reserved for high school seniors. Importantly, as Rumsey Hall continues to provide outstanding options for secondary school, these leadership opportunities are valued by admission offices across the globe. Not surprisingly, our graduates develop these skills in our intentional and deliberate 9th Grade program and are armed with skills and confidence that propel them toward leadership in their next communities. Finding the schools that best fit our graduates is a process to which we dedicate tremendous resources. Rumsey Hall’s school placement process is comprehensive and holistic, delivering on the promise of helping students create experiences that might not otherwise have been possible. We have a year-long program that leads our Seniors and families through assessing strengths and challenges and exploring unknown possibilities for the future. “The school search process has been awesome. Mr. Ryan (Assistant Headmaster and Director of Secondary School Placement ) has worked closely with us since spring of 8th Grade year, helping us navigate the challenges of the admission process for our family. We couldn’t be more pleased with the wisdom, insight and support we received from him,” Tracey Ramee P ’14, ’17, ’21. The secondary school search begins Spring of the 8th Grade year, providing extensive guidance through what can otherwise be a complex and confusing process. Our program involves exclusive access to admission directors from around the country and world who visit with our Seniors and explore future possibilities and programs. Typically, approximately fifty schools send their admission directors to Rumsey Hall to recruit our well-rounded, balanced and talented Seniors. Guided by our Faculty in their final year at Rumsey Hall,

"When we asked Logan to reminisce on his 9th Grade year at Rumsey—he smiled. He commented that he gained a sense of independence and that his greatest achievement was earning the Commencement Prize for Best All Around Male Athlete. That award was a remarkable ending to a nice year, and the final year of his Rumsey education. We always felt that Logan had the independence to go to a boarding prep school. And Logan had always envisioned graduating from a boarding school. We wanted to make sure that Logan was actually prepared —for the homework load, the proctored study hall, the academic rigor (AND the responsibility), a roommate, the laundry, time management and peer pressure. We wanted him to experience his 9th Grade year, realizing independence, before heading off to the very competitive setting of a boarding school. Being 6 hours away, he would have to learn to lean on his friends, the faculty and himself. Rumsey showed Logan, and us, that he was ready for the next step! He gained the independence he was searching for and we saw that he could manage on his own. With the guidance and encouragement of all of the coaches, faculty, and dorm parents of Rumsey Hall School (including our dear friends, the Hoenigers), Logan reached his full potential." —Kendall and Tommy Adams, parents of Logan ’11 and Colin ’14 Seniors accomplish impressive things. It is not uncommon for a Senior to individually organize a community service effort, produce an extraordinary body of music or art or lead teams, dorms and classes to extraordinary results. To take those chances while working within the structure and supportive community such as ours, is unique to Rumsey Hall’s program. We have designed our VIIth Form academic programming to offer appropriate challenge and preparation for the curricula at secondary schools around the world. Our graduates seamlessly interface with programs at all types of schools and they discover diverse new passions among the array of choices in secondary school. They find that emerging from our 9th Grade program allows them to enter secondary school fully grounded with a sense of purpose and energy. It does not take long before Rumsey Hall Alumni become

leaders of teams, dorms, student government and academic departments in their secondary schools. They have had the chances to practice this in our community! Through the intentional and unique opportunities available to our Seniors, they learn and grow in ways that singularly advantage them in the admission process. The 9th Grade, capstone year, encouraged and developed in tandem with the most rigorous secondary schools in the country, produces great results as manifest in the consistent list of schools our graduates attend. They move forward as confident, adventurous young people who are self-assured and resilient, buoyed by their successful experiences in leadership and the School’s mission to be a successful and contributing community member.

“We considered moving Louise to a high school for 9th Grade, but we were so happy with her progress at Rumsey and saw there was still so much more to take advantage of – including the experience of spending 9th Grade as a “Senior” instead of a “Freshman” – that it really seemed best to have her stay at Rumsey. We couldn’t have made a better decision. Fran Ryan is the absolute maestro of matriculation. His reassuring knowledge of every twist and turn of the complex, daunting and sometimes nerve-wracking process of establishing a relationship with a new school was both impressive and infinitely helpful. Louise was unsure at first whether she could find a place in highly competitive team sports at a school with the athletic reputation of Rumsey, but she was able to hone her fundamentals for a couple of years in JV before earning a varsity slot in her last year, in fact being named “Most Improved” on the Tennis Team! The extra year in the sports program really made a tremendous difference in Louise’s contribution and her enjoyment of the game. It was so helpful to have Louise’s initial encounters with the special challenges of honors curricula occur in the familiar, supportive community of Rumsey. Her Rumsey network of teachers and advisors was instrumental in helping Louise ‘step up’ – taking her game to a higher level and making the adjustments to the workload and expectations of honors studies successfully. It is hard to imagine how Louise could be any better prepared for the academic and social challenges of high school. Her final year as a Senior at Rumsey has given her special opportunities to act as a mentor to younger classmates, to step up to leadership roles in activities important to her, and given her new levels of poise and confidence.” —Ron and Mary Gagnon, parents of Louise ’14

the Value of the Ninth Grade Year, cont’d

“9th Grade at Rumsey Hall was a magical and defining year for our children, Macaulay, Sasha and Andre. Though very different personalities, they all started the year with the same mixed emotions: confidence in a school they knew and loved and in which they felt great pride; anticipation and anxiety about high school as it loomed up ahead. 9th Grade proved to be the perfect bridge between Middle School and High School. Our children were given new academic challenges and were expected to display new levels of accountability. They developed a greater sense of commitment to their community and to themselves. The year gave them the confidence, energy and determination to succeed in high school and beyond.” —May and Egils Bogdanovics P ’06, ’08, ’12 “We had a lot of responsibility in our ‘Senior Year’ and a new level of independence that was as challenging as it was rewarding. Lifetime bonds were formed and a confidence that ultimately prepared us for our high school years.” —Macaulay Bogdanovics ’06 “There is something special about the 9th Grade, ‘Senior Year,’ at Rumsey. It compels you to learn how to be a role model in a comfortable setting and to develop the confidence you need to move on.” —Sasha Bogdanovics ’08 “My 9th Grade year at Rumsey gave me the opportunity to hone in on my study habits, develop leadership skills, and mature as a student beyond the classroom. It was the year that helped prepare me for what lay ahead.” —Andre Bogdanovics ’12

“I have a unique perspective as far as Rumsey Hall is concerned. I have been a Student, Faculty Member, Trustee and now a Parent of the School and can tell you from all four viewpoints I fully and wholeheartedly support and encourage students of Rumsey Hall to return to embrace their 9th Grade year. As a student, I was allowed at a young age to become a leader in the community, encouraged to take on responsibilities, solve problems and make decisions. This is a skill set many students develop far too late or never at all. This opportunity for growth and maturation is unique to Rumsey’s 9th Grade year. As a Faculty Member I saw firsthand the growth of students from the eighth to ninth grade years. Children left Rumsey equipped for successful secondary school careers. Just one year earlier they would have been ill equipped to do so. While there are students, usually a small minority, who succeed after leaving Rumsey early, I strongly believe even those students would have benefitted from staying for their 9th Grade campaign.

‘I have made so many good friends and really feel like I am part of the School, I would never consider not returning for my 9th and final year. We really have a chance to be part of something special and I would hate to miss that,’ Rebecca Gavel ’15. I echo the sentiments of my children. The 9th Grade experience at Rumsey Hall is an opportunity for children to grow not only as individuals, but also as part of a community. The child that you drop off in September will pale compared to the student who graduates in the Spring, armed for success and emboldened by their experiences.” —Trustee Frank J. Gavel Jr. ’78, P ’13, ’15

Lastly, as a Trustee and Parent, I know that the 9th Grade year was a fantastic bridge for my son Thomas ’13 before entering secondary school. He left public school in 8th Grade and Rumsey gave him a nurturing and challenging transition year before entering Canterbury School, CT in the 10th Grade.

“Besides making a lot of good friends, playing varsity sports and having really good teachers, the 9th Grade year at Rumsey prepared me for the freedom and responsibilities of secondary school. There is no question that a lot of my current success at Canterbury is because I had my 9th Grade year at Rumsey.”

—Thomas Gavel ’13 Seniors Charlotte Hinman, Jenna Gleason, Hugh Rossi and Brad Henrich

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SUMMER TIME AND THE LIVING IS EXCITING! The endowed LOPEZ LOW FOUNDATION FACULTY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM provides summer opportunities for Rumsey Faculty Members to enhance their areas of expertise and enjoy experiences that bring fresh perspectives to their classrooms. Lower School Teacher Jane Darby’s Pre-Primes class will hear some interesting stories this year when Mrs. Darby reports on her summer travels to southern California where she attended a storytelling festival and visited the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve in Santa Cruz, CA. Chair of the History Department Tom Geagan P ’13, ’16, volunteered in June on the Cheyenne River Lakota Reservation in South Dakota through the Simply Smiles Organization. Mr. Geagan was able to experience first-hand the impact the Western World has had on the indigenous population of the United States. Among the activities he participated in were building a house on the reservation and serving as a counselor with a day camp.

Tom Geagan washes dishes on the Reservation in South Dakota

Jake ‘11, Lily ‘15, Kim and Robert Mandl on their road trip

Assistant Headmaster and Director of Admission Matt ’81 and Language Skills Teacher Amy Hoeniger P ’11, ’15 traveled to Washington, D.C. with their children to visit the famous historical sites and government buildings. Visits to the Holocaust Museum, the International Spy Museum and the Smithsonian Institute were among the highlights. History Teacher Robert and Science Teacher Kim Mandl P ’06, ’11, ’15 enjoyed a 2400-mile road trip down the East Coast and back. There were stops along the way at museums and historical and natural history sites that coincide with the material the Mandls cover in their classes. The journey began in New York City with stops at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and the Museum of Natural History. Virtually every major city on the eastern seaboard was visited. After sampling the rich historical offerings of Florida and a trip to the Kennedy Space Center, the Mandls headed north for the return leg of their journey. Foreign Language Teacher Sara Taylor attended a week long, small-group photographic workshop in Paris, France, during which she immersed herself in French culture and language. The experience also complemented Mrs. Taylor’s passion and interest in the arts, which she shares enthusiastically with the Rumsey Community.

Sara Taylor, first row, far right, in Paris

2014 Yearbook Dedication: Science Teacher Kath Surbey an Excerpt from the Dedication You Stepped Up every day. You had a magical way of connecting with each of us: the nerds, the jocks, the quiet ones, the artists, the jokesters. You noticed all of us, and you cared. From you we learned to embrace and celebrate our true selves. With Appreciation and Admiration, The Class of 2014 Kath Surbey (middle) pictured with Sydney Racevicius ‘14 and Sage Valente ‘16

FACULTY NOTES

Rick Giles P ’22 and Associate Director of Admission Ben and Former Faculty Member Gretchen Tuff P ’22, ’24 raced in the NYC Triathlon in August 2014. Director of Technology Steve Dodge competed in the Ridiculous Obstacle Course 5k Race in Hartford, CT in August 2014. Steve and his wife, Jessilie, welcomed their first daughter, Kaycee Summer Arrieta, in June 2014.

Library Media Specialist and Archivist Valerie DiLorenzo P ‘15, ‘18 presented a session called “Apps that Thrill” at the University of Connecticut’s 3rd Annual “Teaching and Learning with iPads” Conference in May 2014.

Rick Giles P ’22 and Ben and Gretchen Tuff P ’22, ’24

Math Teacher Carmine Buono and wife Former Faculty Member Nicole Buono are the proud parents of daughter Ava Grace born in May 2014.

Kaycee Dodge

Science Teacher Kath Surbey toured through Maine and the White Mountains of New Hampshire by bike, cycling 30-40 miles per day and made a stop to visit Former Faculty Member Dom Susi (pictured) in Portland, ME.

Ava Grace Buono

Headmaster Tom Farmen P ’97, ’99 completed the 31st New London, NH Hospital Days Sprint Triathlon in August 2014.

Math Teacher Chris Dyball constructed a to-scale model of the former New Dorm out of popsicle sticks with VIth Form boys.

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Former Faculty Member (1966-74) John N. Butler, 75, of Mystic, CT, died in May 2014. John served as Dean of Students and Assistant Headmaster at Rumsey Hall and Headmaster at Bement School, MA and Hillside School, MA. He is fondly remembered by his many former students as a kind and steadfast mentor and friend.

Kath Surbey and Dom Susi

Art Department Chair Fran Patnaude Retires “It’s time to focus on my art.”

Since 1988 several thousand students have enjoyed the magical experience of walking through the door of Mr. Patnaude’s classroom to a world of affirmation and exploration through art. A wonderful blend of artist, philosopher and athlete, Fran Patnaude gently and productively pushed the envelope throughout his career at Rumsey. In a brief conversation you’d learn of his current art passion, the score of last night’s Yankee game and his plans for new travel adventures. But most of all, Fran was a listener. Listening, really listening, was his greatest talent.

UPCOMING EVENTS Friday Oct 10, 2014

Saturday Oct 11, 2014

Annual Benefit Auction Fall Roaring Rumsey Parents’ Day 53

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Tuesday Mid Nov (TBD) Nov 11, 2014 2014

New York Reception

Korea Reception

Friday Dec 19, 2014

Tuesday Feb 3, 2014

Wednesday Feb 4, 2014

Young Alum Gathering

San Francisco Reception

Los Angeles Reception

RUMSEY SNAPSHOT

Students swim in the Bantam River, an endearing Rumsey Tradition.

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“ALL IN”

Class of 2014’s Theme for the Year