THE MAGAZINE OF NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL FALL 2017
IDEAS INTO MOTION A Partnership in Animation
HAMPTONIA 2017 | A THOUSAND WORDS
Mountain Bike Team
New Hampton School’s Mountain Bike Team enjoys picturesque New England in the fall, outdoors riding new terrain almost every afternoon on the endless network of trails and woods in central New Hampshire. Here, students enjoy our mountain bike course located adjacent to the main campus on the Blood Property. A close, convenient and fun alternative to loading bikes onto trailers, the Blood Property offers a great venue for skill development and quick afternoon rides. It is also the location of the annual mountain bike race (pictured here New Hampton senior JR Kreuzburg ’18, at left, leading off the start), that the School hosts as part of the Lakes Region and Northern New England Race Series. Last year, over 130 riders made their way through the 3-mile course, under a stunning background of golden leaves.
JUNE 1-3
REUNION 2018
ONLINE REGISTRATION available January 2018 at www.newhampton.org/reunion. Come back for a weekend filled with memories, friends, and entertainment!
Features
CONTENTS | FEATURES
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IDEAS INTO MOTION
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THE BUSINESS OF SPACE
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LIFELONG LEARNERS
52
New Hampton School partners with The Walt Disney Family Museum to create an innovative Animation program.
As Deputy Project Manager for Resources overseeing the James Webb Space Telescope project, alumnus Rich Ryan ’83 reflects on the path that led him to NASA.
Alumni are an essential part of the New Hampton School community. We reconnected with eight former students to see where life has taken them.
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in every issue
CONTENTS | SECTIONS
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WELCOME
07
HEADS UP
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DO YOU KNOW
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STATE OF THE SCHOOL
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TRUSTEES
FROM THE EDITOR
FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
YOUR SCHOOL?
2016-2017
2017-2018
HEADLINES
CONNECTIONS
FA C E S
D I S PATC H E S
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ACROSS ACADEMIC ROW
22
COMMENCEMENT
34
FACULTY PROFILE
60
CLASS NOTES
14
CAMPUS CURRENTS
26
REUNION
36
STUDENT PROFILE
70
IN MEMORIAM
17
SPORTS WRAP UP
32
ALUMNI
37
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
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WELCOME | FROM THE EDITOR
Editor Laura Dougherty Design and Production Alex Molloy Contributors B. Cornog, Joe Williams, Chelsea Woodard Photographers Kaleb Hart, Eileen Williams Printer Flagship © 2017 New Hampton School www.newhampton.org Hamptonia is published once a year by New Hampton School. The magazine reports news of the school, its students, teachers, and alumni. We welcome submissions for publication, news from and about alumni, and letters in response to articles. Inquiries, comments, and letters may be directed to: Hamptonia, New Hampton School, 70 Main Street, New Hampton, New Hampshire 03256. Call 603-677-3417 or e-mail hamptonia@newhampton.org. New Hampton School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin in administration of its admissions and educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered activities. Hamptonia is printed on sustainably produced, chain-of-custody stock certified to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards. Hamptonia is printed using only wind-generated renewable power, and inks derived from vegetable sources.
There are so many ways to tell our story. Communication is a dynamic, vital means of connecting people and places throughout the world. Our office is tasked with keeping up with a rapidly expanding network of technology, in order to maintain, grow, and strengthen connections with New Hampton School; we must tell our story. For social media enthusiasts, you will know that over the past year, New Hampton School has launched a multi-faceted effort to expand our digital presence, to stay in front of an increasingly electronic audience and to hopefully grow that audience. In that, we have found great success. Through a conscientious and calculated effort, we have doubled our Instagram following, entertained parents with endless photos, shared videos internationally, and introduced new families to New Hampton School. In this fast-paced, digital world, we frequently ask ourselves, why, then, the Hamptonia? Is this costly, laborious, printed magazine worth the hours and dollars it consumes each year? It’s a worthwhile question. And the answer is, absolutely. Read through the magazine. There is a story on every page. Whether you are reading our interview with Jen Okewunmi ’17 in Campus Currents, the poem Karina Nguyen ’17 wrote for Literati, New Hampton School’s literary arts magazine, or one of our editorial features, we are memorializing a story that might otherwise be lost in rapid electronic turnover. If every photo is worth a thousand words, think of all the stories contained in this publication. When all of the individual stories are pulled together into a single issue, we can truly illustrate the robust story of the collective New Hampton School community.
The story that you will find within is one of ongoing vitality. New Hampton School, as we head into our 197th year, is vibrant. Rather than profile one alumnus in a feature story, we chose to highlight eight in a series of short profiles in order to capture the diversity and depth of our community. “Ideas into Motion” explores the potential of our recent partnership with The Walt Disney Family Museum, one that breaks down boundaries and opens doors through virtual learning. Richard Ryan ’83 places the work of our alumni on an intergalactic scale, yet recognizes in his own story, the essential connection to one’s roots and the many steps in a successful journey. Each issue of the Hamptonia celebrates another year of exceptional stories. As you read through the pages, whether in one fell swoop, or section by section over time, we hope you will enjoy the opportunity to take in our thousandword photographs, and mull over language and words, with an appreciation for tradition, innovation, and meaningful relationships.
LAURA DOUGHERTY Editor, Hamptonia Director of Communications H ldougherty@newhampton.org
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
2018
ACCELERATED ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM The Accelerated English Language Program (AELP) is a summer immersion in English language and American culture for international students. Students are asked to commit to their experience by speaking only English in order to truly embrace this unforgettable adventure. This commitment helps to quickly strengthen language volubility and, in turn, create friendships. The end result of the AELP is to help students: •
Improve speaking and writing skills
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Gain confidence and make lifelong friends
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Make the transition to an American boarding school
Learn more at www.newhampton.org/esl
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WINNIPESAUKEE PLAYHOUSE'S Youth Theatre Camp Experience high-level day or overnight ATHLETIC TRAINING CAMPS with 3D Lacrosse, 4-Leaf Lacrosse, MetroLacrosse, Skillz Check Soccer and Okaroh's Ultimate Soccer Academy in our state-of-the-art facilities Animation with THE WALT DISNEY FAMILY MUSEUM
HEADS UP | FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
THE CORE OF OUR
Existence
Last year provided a special period of discovery for me and New Hampton School, as I fully poured myself into understanding the community, on campus and on the road with parents, alumni, and friends. I heard stories of how people arrived at this wonderful school in central New Hampshire, how it transformed — and is transforming lives — and myriad ways in which our alumni are living examples of our mission, “to cultivate lifelong learners who serve as active global citizens.” The stories are truly inspiring. An important part of my discovery has been your feedback. In addition to the stories I’ve listened to during my meetings, parent, student, alumni and employee surveys have provided the foundation for the initiation of a strategic planning process
which began in January. This formal and informal gathering of information has allowed us to take stock of our performance, our market position, industry trends, and begin to consider ideas and future directions that build upon our successful past. While there is much to look forward to, the arrival of the Class of 2021 — our Bicentennial Class — reminds us of the importance of looking back to our beginning, and the ideals from our founding that continue to ring true today. New Hampton Academy was chartered on June 17, 1821 by a determined group of nineteen individuals, committed to a coeducational boarding environment that provided access and opportunity. What sustained the school then, and continues to do so now, is the strength of relationships formed by our
founders and the underpinnings of the Free Will Baptists’ movement that were central to the school’s beginning. New Hampton School today is characterized by the same energetic, warm, welcoming, and inspiring community because these important values are in our founding DNA. As we begin a new school year, guided by the theme Rise Up, I invite you to join us on our ongoing journey to build relationships — new and old — to celebrate New Hampton’s special people and defining qualities, and inform our bright future.
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O YOU KNOW YOUR SCHOOL
HAMPTONIA | DO YOU KNOW YOUR SCHOOL?
A large part of New Hampton School is getting to know your housemates. Can you name the house, the year the photo was taken, and at least five of the nine students pictured? SEND ANSWERS TO: Cindy Buck, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations at cbuck@newhampton.org
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FALL 2016 HAMPTONIA WINNER Congratulations to BILL HECKER ’66, who correctly identified 8 of 9 members of the Moosylvania Swamp Rat Patrol of 1966. Back Row, L to R: Mike Olsen, Mike Higgins, Dick Donovan, Kevin Rowe, Geoff Davis; Front Row, L to R: Bob Furlong, Craig Daum and Hugh Cannon.
HEADLINES
ACROSS ACADEMIC ROW Highlights from academics over the last year in Husky Nation Page 10
CAMPUS CURRENTS
News, events, initiatives, and updates Page 14
SPORTS WRAP-UP Go Huskies! Page 17
Members of the Snowboard Team, Ashley Herrick ’19 and Miranda Alonso Soldini ’17, spent time training in the terrain park at Cannon Mountain in Franconia, NH. FALL 2017 • HAMPTONIA 9
Student Art SARAH SNOW ’17 The Light in the Sky (Installation) Honorable Mention, Plymouth State University Juried High School Art Exhibit “I have always been infatuated with sunsets and since spending the last three years on this campus, I have grown to appreciate the long ones that stretch over the lower field in the winter, and the bright pink ones which graffiti the clouds on warm fall nights. Art in the natural world is the most superior form of art in my eyes, and it can be experienced directly through sunsets. In this installation, I am illuminating my own images of sunsets for others to appreciate in a less natural, but a more personalized form. All the images within the jars I captured here on campus. Illuminating the jars from within gives them their own sunlight. This way, they will be appreciated and visible even when the sun in the sky sets.”
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GRIFFEN GOLDSTOCK ’18 Wanderlust (Cyanotype) Best in Printmaking, Plymouth State University Juried High School Art Exhibit “The need to travel and explore has been running in my veins my whole life. Traveling is a huge part of my life but sticking to my roots is also important as well. That is why there is a mixture of the wanderlust to represent travel, and the flowers to represent staying grounded.”
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MEREDITH C. BROWN O’CONNOR TEACHING PRIZE
Joining New Hampton as a member of the Arts Department in 2008, Meredith Brown has demonstrated a range of talents and an unending level of energy to be there for each and every student in her care and on her stage. Ms. Brown arrived at New Hampton School as the Technical Theatre Director, but her passion for working with students led her to want to do more. While continuing to teach technical theatre and lead this angle of student performances, Ms. Brown also began teaching in the History Department where she is now the Department Chair. Her talents as a positive and thoughtful classroom teacher became quickly apparent. Recognized for a sincere passion for her subject matter, the ways in which she supports all students, and her availability when needed, she is the consummate boarding school educator understanding that her time is always the students’ time. She pushes them, encourages them, and engages them. Whether it is in the arts or in her classroom, Ms. Brown does all she can to make sure her students shine their brightest when it matters most. Actively soliciting feedback so that she can provide the best environment for learning, Ms. Brown can be counted on by students to be prepared, to inspire and to be thoughtful. She was nominated by students to receive the O’Connor Teaching Prize for her inspiring presence in the classroom and in the arts. As a faculty member, she represents the best of New Hampton School.
Faculty Art JULIE PEREIRA
ART FACULTY Behold the Shell of 72,000 Corridors (Installation) Before arriving to teach at New Hampton School, Julie Pereira lived and studied in Kyoto, Japan for over 10 years. She worked as a research student at Kyoto Seika University and went on to complete her MFA and PhD in fine arts. As an undergraduate student, Ms. Pereira studied textiles at the Rhode Island School of Design. “In this new installation, I have been working with mudras, Indian hand gestures, and thinking about the gallery space as a metaphor for the physical body.” Ms. Pereira shares in her artist statement, “I create my work in a generative fashion, using improvisation as a rule and using processes of accumulation, division, subtraction and multiplication. I’m interested in what will result, through careful attention at each step along the way, casting aside pre-conceived notions of an end product. I often discover meaning through process.” The show in Galletly Gallery, “Behold the Shell of 72,000 Corridors” was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the work of one of our own, provide an authentic opportunity for our students to discover art, and model the importance of being a lifelong learner. FALL 2017 • HAMPTONIA 11
HEADLINES | ACROSS ACADEMIC ROW
Leadership: Ethical Literacy
Leadership Class Welcomes Alumni Guest Speakers to Campus A spring elective, “Student Leadership, Ethical Literacy,” invites guest speakers to share their leadership experience as part of the Social Science curriculum. Taught by Associate Director of Student Life Jacque Little, students learn about leaders throughout history who have used various styles of leadership to different degrees of success. Students study the principles, concepts and definitions of ethical leadership, exploring how certain human characteristics can define leadership, and the moral and ethical dilemmas leaders face, ranging from small business management to international diplomatic relations around the globe. The spring 2017 semester welcomed the following diverse and enthusiastic guest speakers to Ms. Little’s class of 13 students ranging from freshman to postgraduates: Head of School Joe Williams, Kent Bicknell ’65, Christopher Szymanski ’66, Clare Rothschild P’15, Rick Peyser ’68 and Tamar Phieler ’82.
CLASSROOM INNOVATION GE ADDITIVE PROGRAM
One of 400 schools from around the world, New Hampton School has been awarded the Polar3D Classroom Package as part of the GE Additive Education Program. The Polar3D Classroom Package includes two different 3D printers plus materials, and a Tinkering with Turbines Kit. As part of the program, New Hampton School will have access to GE’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) educational modules and live training webinars for faculty throughout the year. GE’s tradition of supporting educational institutions fits with New Hampton School’s mission to cultivate global citizens, innovate with technology, and provide authentic learning experiences to our students. Our faculty and students are already familiar with coding and 3D printing thanks to our Innovation Lab and Maker Space, but GE’s generosity, expertise and partnership will further support our effort to advance STEAM opportunities at the school.
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Global Community JEN OKEWUNMI ' 17
Even though her address states that she lives in Bellaire, Texas, Jen Okewunmi considered herself an international student at New Hampton School. She was so passionate about her international background, and the importance of building community, she jumped at the opportunity to be an International Student Leader and support fellow globally rich students in acclimating to New Hampton’s student body. Jen was born in Nigeria. With her father’s work in the oil and gas industry, she and her family traveled across the world throughout her childhood, most recently living in Angola before settling into Texas. When her brother departed for college at Brown University in Rhode Island, Jen decided she wanted to be near him, and sought out some consistency in her high school experience. Once she started looking at New England boarding schools, New Hampton was an easy choice.
Tell us about where you’re from? I was born in Nigeria, but I have lived in Texas, Calgary, Indonesia, and Angola. How did you pick New Hampton School? In addition to being near my brother, the International Baccalaureate (IB) was important because I was previously at an IB School and wanted to complete the diploma. Once we started looking, New Hampton had it all. After my interview I told my parents, “I have to go here. The other interviews don’t matter.” Did you visit before you arrived at New Hampton? Only a Skype interview. Andrew Henriquez ’16 was my tour guide when we arrived a day early and decided to stop by campus because we’d never seen it. Andrew was out running. He stopped and said, “Can I help you find something?” We explained I was new and he generously stopped his run to show us around. I thought, “If everyone’s like this, why wouldn’t I come here?” What surprised you most about your time at New Hampton? The opportunities. New Hampton allowed me to grow as a leader. As a boarding student, I thought, “I’ll have nice facilities to live in and just go to class,” but the school gave me so much more. I didn’t expect the teachers to be this caring. Not only the teachers, but the staff and other adults and students. It really does feel like home. What leadership roles have you played here that you are proud of? I was really proud of becoming a tour guide. I’ve always wanted to do that. Also becoming a Proctor. I was inspired last year by the girls in my dorm. I wanted to do something like that and be there for other girls. And especially being an international student leader. It was, and is, important to me because it is something I’m able to relate to, moving a lot and then helping other people get adjusted to the US, and just being away from home. What will you take with you when you leave here? I’ve learned to seek out opportunities and be genuine, a small action can affect others in a big way. I’ve learned that the world isn’t as kind as New Hampton School. We’re in a bubble here and it’s really nice,
but outside, it’s going to be a little harsher. Or maybe a lot. But, we can still take what we’ve learned here and be nice people; open the doors, make small talk with people passing by. Maybe we can slowly change the outside world. What are you going to miss the most? I’ll definitely miss my friends. I’ve met a lot of amazing friends from different areas. I am now more aware of other people’s passions. It will be bittersweet to see them go in different directions. But I hope next year I’ll be able to find the type of people that are here in New Hampton. You're going to Brandeis University. Why did you pick Brandeis? I picked Brandeis because, like New Hampton, it’s a smaller school. I’ve learned that being in a smaller school helps me grow. One of Brandeis’ themes is an emphasis on social justice, and it goes handin-hand with making the world a better place. What are you planning to study? I want to become an orthodontist and major in Health: Science, Society, and Policy. I want to combine medicine and culture. I think it’s the best of both worlds. We hear Indonesia is your favorite country. Why? I love culture, and Indonesian culture is so different. Living there, it is a lot easier to see the different sides of the world. We could look out the right side of the window and see mansions, and on the left, see slums and people begging for food. It gave me the perspective that the world isn’t always what it seems. It made me more humble. Do you see yourself going overseas again in the future? Yes, definitely. For now, I see myself living and working in the US. Along with becoming an orthodontist, I want to have my own private practice. I’m interested in giving back to communities, doing service. I want to organize a team of orthodontists and dentists to travel to places like Africa or the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica and offer dental care free of charge. If I’m not going to live overseas, I hope I can do that small gesture, and make it go a long way.
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Project Week ALUMNI CONNECTIONS
The Alumni Office assisted several project groups in connecting with alumni to enhance their trips through meaningful connections. Our alumni enthusiastically met with current NHS students to serve as a useful resource. These partnerships are an example of Alumni in Action, New Hampton School's new alumni networking program.
Studying the African American Experience in Washington, D.C., students and faculty spent a few hours listening to and engaging with the Honorable Thomas J. Motley ’72, a Superior Court Judge for the District of Columbia, and Leutrell Osborne ’79 (Motley’s 14 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
nephew) who is an Assistant US Attorney with the United States Attorneys Office, also in Washington, D.C. The students not only learned about the 1970s student experience from two esteemed African American alumni, but about the judicial system in our nation’s capital. Studying How to Survive in New York City faculty members Rosemary Brewster and Jennifer McMahon traveled to the Big Apple with a group of enthusiastic students eager to learn how to navigate a city as large as New York. They heard from a diverse group of young alumni who are working, studying
or living in New York City including Sunny Pojdl ’14, Alex Kent ’10, and Tim Nugmanov ’15.
America’s Past Time, Studying Baseball led a group of faculty and students throughout the Northeast as they learned more about the history of baseball in the United States. Their travels led them to Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, home of the Boston Red Sox, where they met Kyle Raynor ’08 who currently works for the team. The students and faculty enjoyed connecting with Raynor and visiting historic Fenway.
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ROSEMARY BREWSTER
Rosemary Brewster is a talented and beloved faculty member at New Hampton School. Her calm and quiet presence is a reliable source of comfort and thoughtful insight, while she also gently pushes students to take risks and challenge themselves. TWO WAYS TO REACH HUSKY NATION RECONNECTING WITH ALUMNI
Whether gathering at a New Hampton School function in Boston, attending Reunion weekend, or networking during Project Week, the longer I am here, the more I look forward to connecting with our alumni. Twice when planning Project Week, we included the expertise of alumni in our itinerary for Boston and New York City; it is clear our alumni are amazing and incredible role models for our current students. It is both fascinating and rewarding to see the paths they have taken, their vision for the future and their perception of their years at NHS. After being at New Hampton, students and their families become a part of our greater family; they are truly our legacy! MAKING HUSKY NATION A HOME
Three years ago, the School made a commitment to updating and redecorating the common rooms in the student houses. New Hampton School Nurse Manager Cindy Glidden and I, who share a passion for interior design, volunteered for the challenge. Each summer we head out on treasure hunts for items to make these spaces feel more like home. We return with pictures, message centers, tables, chairs, lamps, clocks, mirrors, rugs, signs, pillows, throws and many other things. Aided by our incredible maintenance crew we somehow manage to get everything in place just
before the school year starts. It is rewarding to see how much the students appreciate the new aesthetics and especially cuddling up with those blankets all winter. TWO IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF TEACHING GUIDING INDEPENDENCE
My goal as a tutor is to guide students to independence in learning. Of course, each student comes in at a different place, with different needs. Sometimes bittersweet, it is our intention from the get-go to show students ways to become independent and not need us any longer. It is a great privilege to work with intention to develop skills and confidence in students, not only for academic success, but for overall success as people. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a student face a formerly challenging assignment with independence and confidence. CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS
In tutorial, as well as everywhere on campus, cultivating relationships with students is essential. Our relationship may begin in a tutorial but is reinforced throughout community activities. These connections set the stage for growth and acceptance through honesty, respect, communication, cooperation, problemsolving and openness to suggestion. I believe, when we nurture authentic interaction we are more able to mentor our students to greatness.
Literati, the official literary magazine of New Hampton School, was created as a revival of the former Jabberwocky magazine, and is now a student run organization showcasing a variety of student work. The idea of the magazine came to fruition in 2015, established by a group of students and faculty members. Literati features original creative work, an up-to-date blog, Voices of New Hampton, and an Instagram account. Serving as a window into New Hampton School, Literati hopes to focus on maintaining a cohesive and supportive community in which members can fully express themselves.
THEY
BY KARINA NGUYEN '18
Who says that I am weak? That I didn’t fight with fate? I’m in the bed. I hear the millions of voices Crying and struggling. Civil warfare. I can’t help them, I can’t. Empty and silent as in the war Inside of me. Why is it so quiet? I feel nothing except the white symphony of snow. With red blood. In a hospital. And the world would say “They were dying proudly And silently. With stoned faces. In a word, graciously”. I will still live In the name of those who died. I will still live as A wave in the time of silence, Like the water surface sleeps, But only the sea is waiting for the swash. Literati | Issue 2, 2016-2017 FALL 2017 • HAMPTONIA 15
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Performing Arts
New Hampton School’s Performing Arts Department performed three vibrant theatrical performances this past year, in addition to two contemporary music showcases, one classical music concert, a winter dance performance and myriad small events to celebrate and grow the student experience. Performances in the theater are true community events that bring the whole school together for intimate displays of talent, risk-taking, spirit and support. Many students step onto the stage for their first time at New Hampton School, while others know before they arrive that music, dance, and theatre will be central to their high school experience.
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC LAB What is it like to create music in a professional recording studio? 2017 Project Week students, enrolled in Contemporary Music Lab with Director of Music Kyle Masterson, had the opportunity to find out. Eight students traveled to Orb Studios in Austin, Texas to learn about the music industry in a hip and growing city, and to record some of their own music that they spent much of the year working on. You can hear some of their songs on SoundCloud.com. Students in contemporary music and voice labs work together to write lyrics and music, then record and lay down audio tracks.
Listen to Play It Loud on SoundCloud.com by visiting NHS Musicians at https://soundcloud.com/kwmasterson/play-it-loud
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ANTHONY GAINES ʼ17
Basketball might have been the draw for Anthony Gaines when he first decided to come to New Hampton School, but he didn’t realize the depth of his experience until he fully immersed himself in Husky Nation. Transitioning from a public school of 3,000 students in Kingston, New York to a rural boarding school of 320 students in central New Hampshire was a big jump, but watching Anthony engage with the community any weekday in the dining hall, you would never know the choices he’s made to make his future a reality. Beloved by students, faculty, and especially the faculty children that traverse campus, during his three years on campus Anthony dedicated himself to his basketball career, his education, and to the New Hampton School community. Former Head Men’s Varsity Basketball Coach Peter Hutchins ’01 initially introduced New Hampton School to Anthony. The School was not entirely unfamiliar, as Anthony played AAU basketball with then New Hampton student Tyler Lydon ’15, who was recently contracted to play for the Denver Nuggets. At home, Anthony played AAU tournaments on the weekend, where he was matched with other competitive players, but most of his time on the court was with his high school team and he knew he wasn’t being pushed to his full potential. When Coach Hutchins presented the possibility of playing with exceptionally talented teammates and finding balance and support in his academics, he knew he had to take a second look. This fall Anthony matriculated at Northwestern University as a Wildcat, and joined former New Hampton School teammate AJ
Student- Athlete
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Turner ’15 on the court. In his three years as a Husky, Anthony worked hard to excel as an athlete and lead his teammates on and off the court. Looking back on his decision, Anthony knew he had to immerse himself in a higher level of play to pursue his dreams on the court, but he also found himself emerging with an intellectual capacity for the game that he didn’t expect. “My IQ and understanding for the game has grown a lot. I’ve learned how to be a leader.” “Over his three years at New Hampton, Anthony proved to be an invaluable member of the Men’s Varsity A Basketball program through his leadership, team-first attitude and determination to be the best he could be,” says Coach Nick Whitmore. “Anthony is funny, confident and garners the respect of his teammates and classmates by being a servant leader. He will be the first to volunteer his time to help the greater school community and the first to extend his hand to a teammate that needs help. New Hampton wouldn’t have been the same without him.”
We have no doubt that Anthony will be back to visit Husky Nation, and share his future successes with the community. When asked what he will miss the most, his sentiments expand beyond the team that he was so committed to throughout his three years. “I was thinking about it the other day. Obviously, I am excited to go to college, but then I was just thinking about the people here, my connections and my relationships. And I’m going to miss it because it’s different from anywhere else I’ve ever been.”
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Hockey WOMEN’S VARSITY
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Lakes Region Champions NEPSAC Division 1 Champions The 2016-2017 Women’s Varsity Hockey Team played their way to the first ever NEPSAC D1 Championship Title this past winter. In an impressive display of athleticism, teamwork and talent the women’s team won three consecutive games to close the season, defeating Kent School to win the final game. “You never think it could happen that quickly,” says New Hampton Coach Craig Churchill. Sure to recognize the dedication and talent he has seen over the years, Churchill adds, “Some girls took a chance on New Hampton when we weren’t that good. Those girls helped build the program to where it is today, not only the girls here now, but girls that were here before. There is a piece of granite hanging in the locker room, granite for the state of New Hampshire and for strength and resilience. We are always saying ‘be strong, be poised and never give up.”
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CHAMPIONSHIPS FALL WOMEN’S VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY Finalist in NEPSAC Class C
WINTER WOMEN’S VARSITY HOCKEY (Pictured left) Lakes Region Champions and NEPSAC Division 1 Champions WOMEN’S VARSITY BASKETBALL Lakes Region Co-Champions
SPRING WOMEN’S VARSITY SOFTBALL Lakes Region Regular Season Champions and Tournament Champions MEN’S VARSITY LACROSSE Lakes Region Regular Season Champions and Tournament Champions WOMEN’S VARSITY LACROSSE Lakes Region Regular Season Champions
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Equestrian HEADLINES | SPORTS WRAP UP
New Hampton School equestrian athletes traveled to Florida this past year to participate in the College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show (CPI). Students JT Wheelock ’18 and Mairead Ryan ’18 both participated in the competition, JT in the Advanced Equitation division and Mairead in the Walk, Trot, Canter division. CPI was a new event for New Hampton School riders, and in addition to being much fun and a great escape from the New England Winter, these students had the opportunity to explore the college equestrian experience through education, competition, and service. As members of the equestrian program, students train at Wakewood Farm in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Wakewood Farm is a beautiful equine facility where students can bring their own horse, or lease a horse for training. Students are supported in a variety of disciplines and carefully coached throughout the year to achieve their goals. This year, riders will travel to local and national competitions. Some students choose to focus exclusively on their equestrian development and ride year-round, others, mix their passion for riding with additional cocurricular interests during different seasons.
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CONNECTIONS
COMMENCEMENT
Speaker Roddy Ames ’02 delivered the commencement address to 108 graduates Page 22
REUNION
Over 200 attendees enjoyed a pig roast and festivities under the tent Page 26
ALUMNI CONNECTIONS Alumni returned to campus to connect with current students Page 32
Ray Aley ’18 performs on the keyboard at the Winter Music Showcase, accompanying members of the Contemporary Music Lab FALL 2017 • HAMPTONIA 21
CONNECTIONS | COMMENCEMENT
Commencement 2017 In his commencement address to New Hampton School’s 196th graduating class, Roddy W. Ames ’02 of Charlestown, Massachusetts spoke to the assumptions associated with “Generation Z.” Rather than emphasize the criticisms of a generation entrenched in technological advances, and a world defined by electronic and online advances, Ames highlighted the strengths of this generation: “You are constantly on the move, you have energy, you are creative and forward thinking. You are socially aware, and you never back down from a challenge. Use the momentum you feel today to confidently begin your next challenge. Continue to embrace change, implement and master the newest and best technologies, embrace cultural difference, compete to your highest capabilities, and put your best foot forward every day.”
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Dennis John (DJ) Leary ’17 of York, ME received the Ben Cecil Award, electing him, by his peers, to address the class at graduation. Leary thoughtfully reflected on the graduating class closing with: “The connection to New Hampton will take us far. But make sure to never forget that our campus will always be a place we know we are welcome. If there were one last piece of wisdom to take from our time at New Hampton, it would be to take risks and fully commit to those risks. As the well-known intellectual, Chazz Michael Michaels from the timeless classic, Blades of Glory, once said, ‘Hey. They laughed at Louis Armstrong when he said he was gonna go to the moon. Now he’s up there, laughing back at them.’ Congratulations Class of 2017, we finally made it!”
“We are a special group of people. Each with the bold courage to set goals just beyond reach, and the undying resilience to achieve them,” said Class Valedictorian Anthony (Xioachen) Han, who will matriculate at
University of California, Berkeley in the fall. “We are truly a class of greatness.”
One hundred eight graduates and their families gathered for Commencement. Twenty-nine graduates were full International Baccalaureate Diploma candidates, the largest IB class to date in the school’s history. Head of School Joe Williams thanked the Class of 2017 for welcoming him, and his family, to campus this year. He reminded graduates “With the confidence gained by successfully climbing this mountain, you are now ready for your next ascent. You have learned how to prepare, to embrace a challenge, to access the necessary supports and to know when to take a break. You also understand that while there may be times when you are physically alone on the trail, you are never truly alone. Your family, your friends, this school, will always be behind you. Cheering for you, ready with words of encouragement and rejoicing in your accomplishments.”
COMMENCEMENT AWARDS
CONNECTIONS | COMMENCEMENT
VALEDICTORIAN XIOACHEN HAN
Xi’an, China
SALUTATORIAN TORRE DAVY
Moultonborough, New Hampshire
MESERVEY MEDAL BRIGHID MARTIN
Sandy Springs, Georgia
CITIZENSHIP MEDAL BARBARA DUNCAN
Moultonborough, New Hampshire
INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY AWARD DENNIS JOHN LEARY XXXVIII
York, Maine
ACADEMIC & PERSONAL GROWTH MEDAL FRAN FINALI
New York, New York
BEN CECIL COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
SENIOR AWARDS
York, Maine
TORRE DAVY
(Pictured below speaking at Baccalaureate)
DENNIS JOHN LEARY XXXVIII
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY CITATIONS
Moultonborough, New Hampshire
Moultonborough, New Hampshire
BARBARA DUNCAN
TORRE DAVY
CAYLA BARNES
Corona, California JENNIFER OLUWAFEYISAYO OKEWUNMI
Houston, Texas
HISTORY DEPARTMENT Moultonborough, New Hampshire
GOLDEN-TILTON POSTGRADUATE ATHLETE PETER BLUST
Hinsdale, Illinois
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT XIAOCHEN HAN
Xi’an, China
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT DENNIS JOHN LEARY XXXVIII
York, Maine
JOE PLAIA OUTSTANDING FEMALE ATHLETE CAYLA BARNES
Corona, California
JOE PLAIA OUTSTANDING MALE ATHLETE CHRISTIAN THOMAS
Wrentham, Massachusetts
PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT TORRE DAVY
Moultonborough, New Hampshire
VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT HUI YAN HAO
Tianjin, China
(Pictured above with Director of Visual and Performing Arts Amy Wilson)
WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT BRIGHID MARTIN
Sandy Springs, Georgia
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Matriculation CLASS OF 2017
American University Amherst College Arizona State University Babson College Baylor University Bentley University Bishop’s University Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Coastal Carolina University Colby College College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross Colorado College Colorado School of Mines Columbia College Chicago Cornell University Curry College Drexel University Emmanuel College Endicott College Fairfield University Fordham University
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High Point University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Ithaca College Johns Hopkins University Merrimack College Middlebury College Mount Holyoke College Munich Business School Northeastern University Northwestern University Quinnipiac University Richmond, The American International University in London Rochester Institute of Technology Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College Saint Louis University, Madrid Saint Mary’s College of California Saint Michael’s College St. Lawrence University St. Olaf College Suffolk University Syracuse University Technische Universiteit Delft
The George Washington University The University of Findlay The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Trinity College Union College (New York) University of California, Berkeley University of Cincinnati University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Denver University of Hartford University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Miami University of Michigan University of New Hampshire at Durham University of New Haven University of Washington Virginia Tech Wake Forest University Washington and Jefferson College Worcester Polytechnic Institute
CONNECTIONS | CLASS OF 2017
As the network of alumni, students and families expands, New Hampton School aims to provide resources to young graduates, and meaningful opportunities for older graduates to give back to the school. LinkedIn provides a platform for New Hampton School alumni with common core values and a shared experience to connect through a professional network. Recent college graduates frequently reach out to New Hampton School in the same way they might reach out to their college, to find out about events, alumni connections, and resources as they begin their job search or move to a new city.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE In 2017, New Hampton graduated its largest International Baccalaureate Diploma class to date with 29 students completing requirements for the full-IB Diploma. To celebrate the hard work and dedication of the graduating seniors who successfully completed their IB Diploma requirements and exams, faculty held a special luncheon in their honor in Alumni Hall. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year course of study known for its rigor and student-directed learning opportunities. IB Diploma candidates complete the Theory of Knowledge class, Community Activity Service (CAS) requirements, an Extended Essay of 4,000 words, and 6 core courses, many of which span two years. The depth of analysis, breadth of learning, and international open-mindedness are all notable strengths of IB graduates. Not only does the IB Diploma Programme distinguish students in the college application process; but, more importantly, it prepares students to be critical thinkers with a sense of global perspective and balance as they enter college and the world beyond.
In their final weeks on campus, the School worked carefully with the Class of 2017 to build LinkedIn profiles for each graduate, complete with professional headshots, as part of the school’s recent effort to strengthen connections with and among alumni. While it may become a more prevalent tool when they graduate college in 4 years, it is a useful program for building professional connections, thinking about education, politics, and careers, and looking for those foot-in-the-door internships. Whether you are a young or old alumni, be sure to connect with the School on LinkedIn and join the New Hampton Alumni group, as the shared connections build bridges in all directions.
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CONNECTIONS | REUNION
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Awards
CONNECTIONS | REUNION
SMITH-MOORE SERVICE AWARD
YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD
Given each year, this award recognizes an alumna, former faculty or present faculty for her service to New Hampton School.
Given each year to the alumna/us who, since graduating, has shown the same loyalty, dedication, and service to New Hampton School as they did as a student.
Accepted by her daughter Kacenka Farr-Williams ’17
Jennifer’s award was accepted posthumously by her family. Pictured above, left to right: John Gureckis Sr., John Gureckis Jr., Heather Gureckis Mucci, and Sandi Gureckis
HAZELTINE-MERRILL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
WILLIAM GUARDENIER '62
DAVID DRISCOLL '77, P’10
Awarded to a New Hampton School alumna, former faculty or present faculty member who has demonstrated leadership in her community and profession.
Given each year to a member of a Reunion class in recognition of exceptional achievement in his or her professional work.
The Head of School’s Service Award recognizes an alumnus/alumna for his or her service to the school in the last year.
KATERINA FARR-WILLIAMS P'17
GARA B. FIELD '87
JENNIFER GURECKIS '07
HEAD OF SCHOOL’S SERVICE AWARD
MOST DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD
MARCO POLO AWARD
Given each year to the alumna/us who returned to celebrate Reunion from the earliest and most-distinguished class.
Given each year to the alumna/us who has traveled the farthest, geographically, to attend Reunion.
BRUCE MARSHALL '48
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KAZUYA TAKIGAWA '92 (pictured on page 27)
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1. Class of 1967, Standing L to R: George Cummings, Don Higgins, Joel Taylor; Seated L to R: Fritz Buschmann, John Yancey, Lawrence Nevasier, John Bamman. 2. Current and Former Faculty Children, Standing L to R: Fred Smith '45, Ellen Nordstrom '76, Holli Siff '72, Sam Conkling '85, Jennifer McMahon, Liam McMahon '12, Anna Menke '12, Auden Menke '16, Guthrie Little '16, Tom Crocker '07, Cas Conkling '82, Zach Redman '08, Jake Kiley '12; Kneeling L to R: Emily LaCroix '20, Andy Moore '65, Dempsey Arsenault '15, Kay McMahon '13, Kelsey Berry '07, Mack Willingham '11. 3. 4.
Renee Tocci '92 and Patti Germani '92.
Class of 1972, Standing L to R: Donnie Williams, Michael Currier, Geoff Denton, Steve Waldron, Alan Morgenthau, Jay Kimball, Peter Galletly '73, Rich Cohen, John Morin '73, Clark Stillman, Michael Tamposi, and Thomas Motley; Seated L to R: Barry Smiley, Holli Siff, Erhardt Groothoof, and Marc Shattuck.
5. Class of 1977, L to R: David Driscoll P'10, James Mackay, Monique Osborne Randolph, Peter Vairo, and Steve Clancy. 5
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6. Class of 1982, L to R: David Sampson, Greg Neary, Steve Nally, Cas Conkling, and Steve Thomas. 7.
Trustee Peter W. Galletly '73, P'09 received assistance from Associate Director of Advancement Sam Cieplicki '08 in Animation with The Walt Disney Family Museum class as part of the Back to School Series.
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L to R: Former Faculty Norm Farwell, Austin Stern, Karen Szvoren.
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Class of 1987, Standing L to R: Angela Plaia Braswell and Senah Kekic Gowan; Seated L to R: Erik Anderson and Gara Field.
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Class of 1992, Standing L to R: Brian Cox, Renee Tocci, Carrie Nyberg '93, Alison Kirk '90, George Fearons, and Tony Shortway; Seated L to R: Jeff Schwartz, Patti Germani, Keith White, and Kazuya Takigawa.
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13. Class of 2002, L to R: Jess MacLeod, Jake Ottolini, Jane Parise, and Rodney Ames, Jr. 14. L to R: Donnie Williams '72, Michael Currier '72, Jinga Moore, Barry Smiley '72 and Elibet Moore Chase '75.
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15. Class of 2007, Standing L to R: George Taylor, Josh Paul, Tom Crocker, and Charlie Taylor; Seated L to R: Anna Armstrong, Kaitleen Gillis, Kaitlynn Hart Greenawalt, and Kelsey Berry.
16. Class of 2012, L to R: Jackie Mazur, Matt Garvey, Liam McMahon, Jake Kiley, Will Callif, Connor Redman, Samantha Brennen, Matty Fay '13, and Erin Moran. 16
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MARCEL JOHNSON ′15
BRIANA CARDWELL ′13
Celebration
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
A highlight of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was a visit from two young alumni, Marcel Johnson ’15 and Briana Cardwell ’13. Both alumni reflected on their black heritage and life experiences; in particular, they shared what it meant for them to be students at New Hampton School, and what it was like to transition into a new and different environment. Marcel, who discovered his musical passion and talents at New Hampton, performed a song for the community, and Briana shared a personal reflection. Both alumni responded to a lively question and answer session with the community. “What is the takeaway?” asked Head of School Joe Williams in closing of the day’s celebration. “That now, more than ever, there is both the opportunity and need for all of us to do our part to make a difference…to be our best self…to help New Hampton become its best self.” The school theme for the month of Janaury 2017 was access and inclusivity. As such, Marcel and Briana’s contributions were incredibly powerful for our community, and built momentum to continue a dynamic discussion.
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FA C E S FACULTY PROFILE Jess MacLeod ’02 and Sam Cieplicki ’08 share their ISANNE LEADS experience Page 34
STUDENT PROFILE
Cierra San Roman ’17 tells us about her journey to New Hampton Page 36
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Carol Brooks, former faculty, gives us an update Page 37
New Hampton School theatre students Kaleb Davis ’18 and Kacenka Farr-Williams ’17 took the stage in Almost, Maine. Directed by faculty member Meredith C. Brown.
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SANNE LEAD
FACES | FACULTY PROFILE
Returning to New Hampton School — alumnus turned employee — is not the right fit for every graduate; but for some, the opportunity to give back and the inarguable experience of what it’s like to be a student, provides the perfect foundation for a career in independent schools. Sam Cieplicki ’08 joined New Hampton School in 2013 as an Academic Support Instructor and Assistant Men’s Varsity Basketball Coach. Today, he serves as the Associate Director of Advancement, connecting with alumni around the world and sharing the school of today while learning about the past. Jess (Kang) MacLeod ’02 was born and raised just miles from campus in Bristol, New Hampshire. A day student, she returned to live with her family and joined NHS in 2007 as a member of the science faculty. Still in the classroom, Jess provides leadership for faculty, serves on a number of committees, and helps keep New Hampton connected to its alumni community.
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Jess MacLeod '02
What is it like to work at New Hampton as an alumna? At first, it was very strange to work alongside my former teachers. The hardest part was trying to call them by their first name. But in all seriousness, when I joined the community, everyone had confidence in my ability to be a teacher. I felt supported by my colleagues. New Hampton faculty have always bestowed a feeling of confidence in me, even when I was a student. Looking back, what were your biggest lessons as a student? Before attending New Hampton School, I was always the quiet student that hid in the back of the classroom and did what I needed to do. I think the biggest lesson New Hampton taught me was that I control how much challenge I want to pursue. Sure I could coast by and get the good grades, or I could take the difficult courses and push myself to accept new challenges. I believe this has helped me professionally in the classroom. I am continuously reflecting on how I could improve my teaching, and, a year ago, I returned to school parttime to pursue my Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership. Tell us about your ISANNE project. My ISANNE project looked at homework and study hall. I thought about the purpose of homework and how much homework should be assigned to students. I also reflected on our study hall program and if there was room for improvement so our students could have appropriate time to accomplish their work. I proposed a year-long study where I collected data from teachers, students and dorm parents. At the end of the year, I hoped to share with faculty any trends I found, and to collaborate with faculty on improvements in some areas. How do you think this information can help the School? I think it is always healthy for a school to reflect on their programs and find ways to improve. As a school, our goal is to help our students learn and succeed. If my study can help in this area, then we are becoming a stronger school. This upcoming year, I will be sharing some strategies with faculty about how to design differentiated and meaningful homework assignments. If a student asks, “Why do I have to do this?” our teachers will be able to respond that there is a purpose to the assignment. continued on next page
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How is this experience helping you grow as a professional? This has definitely been a learning process for me. From running faculty meetings, to designing questions for the study, to proposing helpful strategies for faculty to use in their classrooms, this project has provided me with the experience to be a leader. I plan to try some of my own suggestions for creating meaningful assignments in my classroom. I love teaching and being in the lab with my students, but the reason I became interested in administrative work was to see if I could help more people outside of my classroom. What do you enjoy most about your role? My title at New Hampton School is teacher. But I love that I am also a student and that New Hampton allows me to be. Our mission is “to cultivate lifelong learners who serve as active global citizens.” As an alumna, I believe I am still demonstrating this mission. Yes, I am back in college learning, but it is so much cooler to be learning from my colleagues and students.
with a focus on the Fund for New Hampton. I thought it was important to provide transparency on why we fundraise for the school and how the faculty and staff play such an important role in the work they do every day at NHS.
Sam Cieplicki '08 What is it like to work at New Hampton as an alumnus? Working at New Hampton as an alumnus of the school is great. While I see the school from a different view point, my time on campus (as a student) helps me relate to the students and their experience. It also is a natural talking point when I am on the road visiting with other alumni about what is taking place on campus and how the school has grown over the years. Looking back, what were your biggest lessons as a student? New Hampton School got me out of my comfort zone. It was my first time living away from home. I played basketball against some of the best players in the country, was exposed to cultures from around the world which provided me with a better sense of self-awareness that is important for high schoolers to have. I learned how to be independent and a self-starter which proved beneficial during my transition to college and the workforce. Tell us about your ISANNE project. For my ISANNE project, I chose to work with our faculty and staff to educate them on the fundraising efforts of the Advancement Office
How do you think this information can help the School? This information has been extremely helpful for both the Advancement Office and our school community. Throughout the year, I presented data to our employees about the costs associated with running a boarding school, where revenue generators exist and how the Fund for New Hampton impacts the day to day experience of our students. During the process, I solicited feedback and quotes from different constituents of the school who spoke about the positive impact the faculty and staff had on them during their time at NHS and that this is the reason why they give back to New Hampton. I also took time to meet with department heads to better understand the areas in which our office can support them and how they can help our fundraising efforts. The sense of collaboration and increased understanding has been evident after presentations and meetings with faculty and staff.
“IT’S GRATIFYING TO KNOW THAT THE WORK I DO HELPS ADVANCE THE SCHOOL AND PROVIDES A TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR OUR STUDENTS...”
How is this experience helping you grow as a professional? I have a better grasp on the financial structure of boarding schools, which is beneficial in the work I do. Additionally, I gained a better understanding of how we can collaborate and share information with our faculty that will positively impact fundraising efforts and allow them the resources they need to educate our students.
What do you enjoy most about your role? I love the combination of being involved with the school on a day to day basis but also meeting alumni all over the world who have been impacted by their experience in different ways. It’s gratifying to know that the work I do helps advance the school and provides a transformational experience for our students, like I had during my time at New Hampton.
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Cierra SAN ROMAN ’17 Cierra was searching for balance before she arrived at New Hampton School. A high caliber hockey goalie, with strong academic talent, Cierra wanted it all. Living in southern California, she attended an all-girls private school that allowed her the flexibility to play hockey, but she traveled more than 30 days a year to play in primarily male leagues. This would be her first experience playing in an allwomen’s hockey league.
At New Hampton School, Cierra found balance, and she found success. This year she will attend Colby College in Waterville, Maine. And, during her senior year at New Hampton School, she defended her Lady Huskies in goal to help win the team’s first ever NEPSAC title, not to mention, she completed the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. How did you end up at New Hampton School? I knew people that came here before me. I played hockey with Cayla Barnes ’17 since we were about six years old. I attended a summer camp and Cayla and Coach Churchill happened to be there. He invited me to come check out the school. And I came up, and I really liked it. How was your transition to New Hampton School? It was different because prior to coming here, I had gone to school with just girls. But I was still playing boys’ hockey. Initially, I thought, “Oh, this is like a long summer camp.” Then I quickly realized, “Oh, there’s school.” It wasn’t a huge transition because I’d been spending so much time away from home traveling for hockey. When I came here, I thought, I can get the best of both worlds. What surprised you the most? Probably the number of international students. I never knew that so many kids from different countries came here. Some of my closest friends are from Germany. I would have never guessed in a million years that I’d have friends all over the world. How do you think the IB program has helped prepare you for college? I think it’s prepared me because unlike AP courses where you just study for the test, in 36 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
IB courses, you go in-depth over two years, not just studying for the exam. In science, we spent more time doing in-depth labs. In other subjects we learned important connections. For example, in history during our first year, we talked a lot about US history, but in US history we also talked about Europe. During our second year, we talked about global wars, and we could make connections because we had been in class with most of the same people for two years. We share the same background knowledge. What was it like to win the NEPSAC Championship? I knew our team was getting stronger knowing our returners and newcomers. We had made the playoffs every year for several years, but I don’t think we were quite ready yet. I remember Coach Churchill saying when I arrived, “Maybe not this year, but next year for sure we’re going to make a run for the championship.” So, it’s inspiring that we did it. Have you become a better player since arriving at New Hampton? Yes. When I first arrived, we played club hockey in the fall. That was my first introduction to an all-girls league. It was also my transition from playing with boys to girls. Even though I’m a goalie, it’s not just about
stopping the puck. Boys shoot differently than girls, so I had to learn a lot. You are attending Colby College next year? Yes. I was recruited to play hockey. I’d never really heard of Colby College or NESCAC schools before I came here. They are not well known on the west coast. They have very highly ranked academics, which is what I wanted, while also having the opportunity to play hockey. And not only be on the team but play for all four years, which was very important. When you leave New Hampton, what are you going to take with you to help you with your transition and next steps? For a lot of people, going to college is their first time living away from home. I’ve already lived across the country for two years, so I think that’s going to help a lot. We also have a structure here, and in college, we won’t have that. It is good that we learn the structure here so that in college, I know I should study. I can’t just hang out with my friends. I’ve gained a lot of independence being away from home.
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Carol Brooks Former Faculty
Carol Brooks is an adventurous soul and a beloved former faculty member of New Hampton School. Before arriving on campus in 1974, she met her husband Roger serving in the Peace Corps in Borneo. During her five years at New Hampton, she was a pioneer for contemporary science education, offered meaningful experiential learning opportunities, and was an important, strong mentor to the small but growing female student population. What was your role at New Hampton School? I was the first female dorm mother for Berry Hall in 1974, the first year we had 40 female students living on campus. I taught environmental science, which was new to many science curriculums, biology, genetics and a favorite of mine from my own undergraduate studies, botany. My co-curricular commitment was working with my colleague Peter Bixby on Burleigh Mountain with the Outing Club. We used to see fox, woodcock, and other wildlife and I was completely hooked. As a result, a large component of my environmental science class became field work. We borrowed vans from the School’s Maintenance Department to explore rural settings and natural wildlife: visiting beaver ponds, observing a heron rookery, snowshoeing to study animal tracks are just a few examples. In our work in and out of the classroom, we became involved with land-use questions in the community. What have you been doing since you left? Because of the land-use research I did with students at NHS, I was bitten by the legal bug and the interesting problems I could work to resolve. In 1979, I transitioned to law school at then Franklin Pierce Law Center, now UNH Law, and in 1983 I joined the NH Bar. Initially I worked as a freelance research associate for different attorneys, and for the last 27 years I served as in-house counsel for National Title Insurance companies. What do you enjoy about your career path? I love being able to combine teaching with law and science. I often offer workshops to fellow colleagues to keep my teaching skills current while helping educate my fellow attorneys. I enjoy the legal research and problem solving challenges that land-use work requires. When I return to NHS for reunions, I continue to hear that my former students have a greater appreciation for environmental issues in their individual communities based on work we facilitated so many years ago.
Are there specific stories about New Hampton School you would like to share? Around Foliage Day each fall I would take students on a 4-5 day camping trip in the White Mountains. While I initially was met with resistance by coaches as I was taking their players away from practice for several days, the players came back even stronger (carrying around 80 lb. backpacks for several days), and the resistance soon disappeared. I also fondly recall starting New Hampton School’s Earth Day celebrations for the community. Howard Packer, Class of 1976 was instrumental in working alongside me to bring this event to fruition. Classes were cancelled for the day and we brought in a wonderful array of outside speakers and experts in a multitude of environmental arenas and state resources to help raise awareness of the fragile environment around us. Projects Period was another wonderful opportunity for our students to learn a different skill set while assuming larger responsibilities and roles in leadership. We traveled to the Everglades to see a number of the ecosystems in that region one year. My final year we took 18 students and traveled throughout Europe in two vans. Students were expected to research the natural and cultural history of one of the countries we visited and present to the group when we arrived in that particular country. What is your fondest memory of New Hampton School? The rural setting of the School at the foothills of the White Mountains provided a fabulous venue for natural history and environmental science. I remember New Hampton School as a wonderful place to teach, fostering a family atmosphere. Students in the independent school setting really get to see that faculty are real people not only in the classroom as a teacher, or on the playing field as a coach.
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IDEAS INTO MOTION Animation in Partnership with The Walt Disney Family Museum by Chelsea Woodard
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can vividly remember the blue and violet trees, spindly castle, and magicfuming chimney of Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. While animation has come so far in the nearly sixty years since the film’s release, re-watching it, I am amazed by the detail of each branch and expression, the depth of the forms, the ability of the landscape and figures to transport the viewer into another time and place — that in-between realm that fairy tales inhabit, where a needle’s prick can kill, where an eerie green light foreshadows evil, and where true love can conquer everything, even death.
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his masterpiece, or rather, the artist behind it, is one of the many treasures on display for the public at the San Francisco-based Walt Disney Family Museum in their current special exhibition: Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle (pictured below). In addition to exhibitions like these, the museum houses the drawings of Walt Disney (including the original sketch of Mickey Mouse), the icon’s multiple Academy Awards, a learning center, and a screening facility that can seat over one hundred guests. In founding the museum, Walt Disney’s daughter, Diane Disney Miller, hoped to recognize the man behind the “brand” –– the remarkable individual himself, the visionary behind so many innovations in film and animation, and a driving force in the formation of the collective American imagination. In discussing what she finds most meaningful in the work of the museum, Executive Director Kirsten Komoroske states "Walt Disney was one of the most inspirational people who ever lived, and we have the great honor of telling his story. Seeing visitors and students impacted by the museum, the special exhibitions, the classes, and other offerings based on Walt’s life is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. Many museums can inspire people; this museum can change people. It reminds them
that they, too, have a great creative drive that can be pursued, at any age." It is perhaps this ageless quality, this permission to dream and imagine new frontiers, that distinguishes Walt Disney and his incredible legacy. Few artists have had the national and global impact that he has; few names have reached the iconic, household status his holds, or its associations with wonder. But as Komoroske mentions, the museum not only celebrates the achievements of this incredible man, it also performs outreach, offering classes and engaging in partnerships with schools. In this vein, they are bringing his ideas into practice, much like the animator who gives motion and speed to what would otherwise - KIRSTEN be a static figure on paper. Mickey Mouse on the page is endearing; his character in real time, however, brought to
life with gesture and music, is unforgettable. “In the last three years,” Komoroske shares, “we have partnered with schools throughout the Bay Area, bringing our Animated Classrooms program to them.” Having now expanded the program to include multiple Bay Area schools, she explained that, “our outreach team has had the opportunity to teach animation skills with our multiplane and stop-motion technology to students who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to learn these disciplines in school.” And in the fall of 2016, this outreach expanded across the country to the east coast and to a fortunate pilot group of students at New Hampton School. The course is Animation, a subject that has never before been taught at New Hampton, but one for which there seemed to be a KOMOROSKE demand. The class is unique in other ways too: it is co-taught virtually by animators from The Walt Disney Family Museum, and
“There are many things about this partnership that are unique, but the one I most value is how we are using a simple technology — communicating via video-call — to bring the class to life."
Sleeping Beauty Concept Painting, Eyvind Earle, c. 1959; collection of The Walt Disney Family Foundation, (c) Disney
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on-site by New Hampton’s own Visual Arts faculty. The partnership itself was an idea that came up in a conversation between New Hampton’s Sam Cieplicki ’08 (Associate Director of Advancement) and Clare Rothschild (Trustee and parent of Max Rothschild ’15). “We were discussing the possibility of new programs at New Hampton,” Rothschild remembers, when Cieplicki “mentioned computer science and, in the next breath, the arts. Right then and there I gave my sister Kirsten [Komoroske] at The Walt Disney Family Museum a call.” Going to show how far the threads of family and foresight can go to create new opportunities, it seemed that, here, the timing was also just right. It turns out, that at the same time, Komoroske was looking for a school to partner with to pilot its distance learning initiative. According to Rothschild, “It was destiny!” But how to make this cross-country brainstorm a reality? At the very least, some technical groundwork had to be laid. Establishing this infrastructure, though, was much less of an obstacle than one might think. “There are many things about this partnership that are unique,” says Komoroske, who sees this partnership aligning well with the museum’s mission, “but the one I most value is how we are using a simple technology — communicating via video-conference — to bring the class to life. Walt was a pioneer of innovation, and by connecting students to educators in an extremely efficient and accessible way, using modern technology, we are carrying on his legacy.” This partnership and virtual experience are unique, too, to New Hampton students and faculty partaking in the course. For The Walt Disney Family Museum’s educator and animator, Travis Lacina, the geographical distance the course spanned was also a distinctive feature. “The most exciting element of this partnership for me was the cross-country connection” he states. “The fact that we were able to reside on the west coast and connect so seamlessly with a
During a visit to campus, The Walt Disney Family Museum educator Ryan Eways helped explain the basics of lightboard use to New Hampton School students.
school on the east coast was a tremendous opportunity.” Piloted in the fall of 2016, with Visual Arts Department Chair Amy Wilson teaching the on-site portion of the class, Animation was a resounding success. A combination of weekly Skype sessions with animators Travis Lacina and Ryan Eways, and regular “studio” meetings on campus, the students had different teachers at different times. Chris Fridlington ’19, a day student from Laconia, comments on this non-traditional learning experience, “You had three teachers in a way.” He explains, “Mrs. Wilson, on the days we didn’t Skype in, was our instructor. She did each assignment with us in advance, so she would know what we had to do. That was something she didn’t need to do necessarily, but showed that she was so interested in it –– that she was just like us, learning about it along the way. But she submitted assignments right alongside us for critiques, so that aspect of it was really neat, to see your teacher learning something right
alongside you. It was really cool.” The learning curve was something, as Fridlington observed, that was experienced by teachers as well as students in this format. Visual Arts faculty member Charlie Smith, who taught the second semester of the animation course in the spring of 2017, comments, “For the most part, it was just fun.” Like Wilson, Smith shares that he, too, “did the first several projects right along with [the students] so I could get a handle on what they were doing.” A case of teachers also being active learners, Wilson and Smith, in addition to doing assignments with their students, both remarked on the expertise and patience of Lacina and Eways from the The Walt Disney Family Museum team. Smith notes that the “incredible talent of the two animators” was one of the highlights of the course. And along with their knowledge, he adds that his co-teachers are “very relatable; they’re very good with the students; they’re very laid back.” One thing many of us are probably wondering is, how did this not all go terribly wrong? Weren’t there issues FALL 2017 • HAMPTONIA 41
In their introduction to traditional animation, New Hampton School students used lightboards to overlay a series of hand-draw frames that ultimately led to the animation of their characters and objects. The pages are shot consecutively and looped give a sense movement and to make sure drawings are properly aligned.
with internet connections and software? There, of course, were. According to Smith, “whenever we ran into the inevitable technical hiccup, they were always ready to roll with whatever we had to do. One day I had to Skype them on my phone because we couldn’t get the Wi-Fi to work in the classroom — and they were always that sort of California cool — ‘no worries, we’ll do whatever we have to do to make this work.’” Fridlington ’19, too, having never experienced a class quite like this, was at first somewhat skeptical about the logistics involved. “It was honestly a little bit easier than I thought it would be — I had worried, ‘Oh my gosh, they’re in another time zone; they’re not going to be accessible,’’’ he goes on, “but they made themselves available, like…all the time; you could email them whenever and they would respond probably within an hour. So, they were really on top of it and really dedicated…I was impressed.” Fridlington, in hindsight, appreciates the ways in which this varied and cross-continental instruction diversified his outlook, stating, “having an outside instructor is so beneficial, because you’re not 42 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
within the NHS bubble per se, but gaining became a very communal class that really someone's outside perspective and thoughts, supported each other, even when we weren’t and just that idea exchange I thought was Skyping one day and someone was having valuable in addition to the learning we trouble trying to transition from one frame did.” In a campus to another, and I would be where, before the stumped, and someone else digital age and even would come along and say during, it is easy ‘I wonder if you just moved to feel insulated, it this frame over a bit,’ and is neat to see what all of a sudden, it worked!” Fridlington calls Wilson, too, describes the “NHS bubble” herself as a learner in the broken, or rather, pioneering stages of the expanded into new - WALT DISNEY course: “As students, we used territories. our resources and each other In addition to the geographical and to move forward as a group.” She concludes, technological aspects of the animation class “It was a rewarding experience.” that make it so unique, given the nature of the discipline and the novelty of the format, the comradery the group experienced also Along with an appreciation for made it memorable for both students and collaboration and flexibility, and a teachers. Of his experience co-leading the broadened perspective, what are the class, Smith shares, “There was a great hallmarks of this course? What does sense that we were all in this together, that animation teach the 21st century high school this stuff is really hard. And we just have to student? Why is it valuable? figure it out by talking to each other and Clare Rothschild, who envisioned the comparing drawings.” He continues, “It partnership, is a Professor of Theological
"When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do."
Studies at Lewis University in Illinois, and has a unique view of her work as a board member and the place of this course in 21st century education. “Learning to animate,” she says “is not just about making cartoons. It is about self-understanding and the value of a story.” Rothschild, who specializes in Scripture Studies and who shared her love of apocalyptical stories with New Hampton Religion and Creative Writing students during a 2015 visiting lecture, posits that “We have and can tell only our own stories, and learning to muster the courage to communicate them creatively is our best way of contributing to the common good.” Like her sister and those involved in the museum, Rothschild, too, sees the profound value of Walt Disney’s work as an animator. And as a theologian, she places Disney’s most famous storyline in a fascinating historical context: “Walt Disney courageously brought his own message of hope to the world in the face of the two greatest wars the world had ever known. And, by what technique did he creatively engineer this message? An animated mouse!” She concludes, “For me, Mickey Mouse is an emblem of selfunderstanding through critical reflection, creative engineering, and communication of a story.” Along with the important skill of storytelling, one that, as Rothschild
eloquently puts, can heal during trying times, the animation course leaves students with other valuable tools and perspectives that extend well beyond the digital or concrete walls of the classroom. Lacina, an experienced teacher and animator, shares that, above everything else, he hopes students leave the class “first and foremost” with “patience.” He says, “Anybody doing animation in my class will hear something from me along the lines of: ‘You’re making a movie in slow motion; it takes time!’ It takes time and attention to produce a piece of animated art; it’s more than just taking a camera and shooting. A second important message I like to get across to students is that they will literally have to go back to the drawing board… a lot.” Smith agrees that a rewarding aspect of the class was seeing students work through a very complicated process to results that gave them immense satisfaction. “It’s all about the work they are willing to put into it,” Lacina says, “and that lesson applies in far more situations than just one class.” From the student perspective, patience, planning, and a sense of achievement were also important. Fridlington remembers, “You had to carefully plan out your time.” As a student whose summer job involves creating page layout and design for local newspapers, and as the graphic designer for the student
From animated shorts to live-action features and all things in between, the breadth of Walt’s cinematic achievements will likely never be surpassed. A man of many titles — innovator, storyteller, entertainer — Walt was one of the most prolific filmmakers in history. The Walt Disney Family Museum presents an inspirational journey through the life of Walter Elias Disney. The mission of the museum is two-fold: to inform present and future generations about the man and, through his story, to inspire them to heed their imagination and persevere in pursuing their goals. Walt’s daughter Diane Disney Miller, undertook an active advocacy to document the life and accomplishments of her father. She
art and literary magazine at New Hampton, Fridlington knows something about planning processes in creative endeavors. Still, he says, “Most art forms are more instant. You draw something and you’re like, how does that look? But with animation, you’re checking as you go, you’re hoping it will look right, but sometimes, I’d watch and think, ooh, I wish I had changed that, so then I would go back and re-draw and change it, so I feel like the process of revision was interesting, as well as the process of animation, because the discipline and care can be applied to many other subjects.” Tina Zhao ’19, an international student from China, also appreciates the specific skills she gained in “anatomy” and drawing, as well as the ability, or patience, to “observe films” now when she is watching them. Zhao, who is confident that she will pursue a career as an animator or director, said that taking this course gave her increased confidence that this field was for her. More broadly, in addition to fieldspecific skills like stop animation or smoothing, Wilson, who has taught at New Hampton for over twenty years, says with conviction, “I know students in this class will come away with a great work ethic/ discipline, and especially a new and very large appreciation for all the work that goes into animation!” A passionate educator
worked tirelessly to conceive of and complete both the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and The Walt Disney Family Museum. Located in the scenic Presidio of San Francisco since 2012, the museum is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that features contemporary, interactive galleries with stateof-the-art exhibits narrated in Walt’s own voice alongside early drawings, cartoons, films, music, a spectacular model of Disneyland, and more. As part of its mission to preserve the legacy of Walt Disney, the museum is committed to providing educational experiences that honor Walt Disney’s legacy and spark creativity and innovation in students, teaching professionals, and their families.
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who sees art courses not as isolated studio Museum, and Pixar and Lucas Studios — I experiences but as those that can be would have been the happiest kid in the formative and transformational, Wilson world.” The prospect seems, in true Disney describes art classes as opportunities for style, to be a sort of dream come true. broadening horizons: “I get to open up my students thoughts to what is possible.” She says, “I teach them transferable life skills As a parent, educator, and board such as the generation of ideas, flexibility of member, Rothschild, whose son Max thought, resiliency, empathy, the willingness played basketball at New Hampton, sees to take risks, and a variety of ways to solve the importance of developing a vibrant arts problems.” Whether in the animation community even as she holds pride for the course or the accomplishments of many others the school’s impressive her department athletic programs. “In offers, she works terms of the future to leave students of this partnership,” with “a visual she says, “I dream big. language, and Rather than just a few tools for selfclasses, I would love to expression.” see an entire pre-college And it is the animation curriculum at hope of all those New Hampton School. I involved that want NHS to become a this partnership hub for youth animation will not merely instruction on the east culminate in a coast. I would love to singular course, see tandem high school but rather open computer science and up a variety animation art courses: - CHRIS FRIDLINGTON '19 New Hampton School of exciting considered a flagship possibilities for pre-baccalaureate program in both areas students and teachers. Not the least of these worldwide. I also dream about a Disney is to offer different courses in animation for Arts Building at New Hampton — space New Hampton students and a new Project for work, practice, and performance.” Week trip, scheduled to run in the spring Rothschild’s vision seems to align in its scope of 2018, centered around the The Walt with that of Walt Disney, who demonstrated Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. that anything was possible if you have the In this program, students will work closely freedom to imagine it, and the patience and with animators at the museum, and will skill to put it into action. supplement their time there with visits to New Hampton has carved a niche local studios such as Pixar. Smith, who for itself in recent years as a school where will lead the pilot trip next year, says that innovation is valued and practiced, whether “to get an opportunity like that to go to through Apple distinction, the International California, to visit with trained animators, Baccalaureate, or exciting new partnerships to visit Pixar studios –– I can’t imagine like this. that that opportunity exists for many high In discussing how The Walt Disney schoolers.” Smith hopes that the trip will become an annual event, with spots reserved Family Museum celebrates similar forward for students who are interested in animation. thinking, Komoroske commented “Walt Disney was always open to new ideas, new Smith, who studied studio art at Skidmore thinking, and using the art of animation and College and the Glasgow School of Art film to tell a story. The success of this course reflects, “I think back to when I was in high is that it shows students ways to access their school: if I had the opportunity to visit The
"Having an outside instructor is so beneficial, because you’re not within the NHS bubble per se, but gaining someone's outside perspective and thoughts"
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imagination and creativity. Empowering people to think in innovative ways is one of Walt’s many great hallmarks.” In a culture where humanities and arts programs are frequently underfunded and overshadowed by more “practical” disciplines, it is exciting to see this endeavor –– a marriage of technology and artistic expression –– be such a success. Bringing ideas to life requires not only ingenuity, as those involved with this partnership have shown, but also practice, and the discipline to draw each frame meticulously, then have the faith to set them free.
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THE BUSINESS OF SPACE BY B. CORNOG
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After rounds of testing in National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facilities across the country, transcontinental trips in a C5 aircraft, and a voyage through the Panama Canal, the James Webb Space Telescope will launch from French Guiana in 2019 as Richard Ryan, Class of 1983, watches from the mission control room. FALL 2017 • HAMPTONIA 47
Ryan stands before the James Webb Space Telescope at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.
The fully assembled and operational James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will be the culmination of a historic undertaking built in coordination with several countries and space programs. The scientific community will avidly watch its ascent from around the world alongside NASA Deputy Project Manager for Resources Richard Ryan, who never intended to work for NASA, but somehow turned an accidental interview at a recruitment event into a twenty-five year (and counting) career. 48 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
Over the years, Rich Ryan has worked on numerous projects for NASA, each one pushing the frontier of science. He was involved with the TRACE and WIRE astrophysics satellite development projects; Solar Terrestrial Probes Program, which provides missions to understand the fundamental physics processes from the Sun to Earth, to outer planets, and beyond to the interstellar medium; the STEREO project, a solar observation mission that enables stereoscopic imaging of the Sun and solar
phenomena, such as coronal mass ejections; and the Hubble Space Telescope Project, just to name a few. These days Ryan, along with his other project and program management leadership team members, are in contact with European Space Agency member governments to solidify plans for the JWST’s arrival by ship at the launch site in French Guiana, he talks to foreign and domestic partners building instruments and critical flight hardware, he checks in with other NASA centers’ science and engineering teams to see what support they may need, and he works with his immediate team at Goddard Space Flight Center to oversee the entire program planning and control efforts. For Ryan, a career at NASA has meant using his skills with people and adapting to new challenges as quickly as they arise. The work is never repetitive because “for NASA earth and space science missions, we don’t build the same satellite twice; everything we do is pushing technology and science for a better understanding of our universe, as well as our Earth,” he explains. It’s an exciting and challenging endeavor where the stakes are significant: “For JWST, we have one shot at numerous critical deployments as we travel one million miles from Earth to our final orbit,” he explains. “So we have to get it right the first time.” Aside from the expense of building a telescope like the James Webb, there is also the pressure of contributing to the collective comprehension of the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope is the successor to the Hubble telescope and will be the largest telescope ever built by NASA. Unlike the Hubble Telescope which was designed to be serviced, the Webb — being approximately 1 million miles from Earth — is not designed to be serviceable, and will never return to Earth. It is named after former NASA administrator, James Webb, who ran the agency in the 1960s, and honors his belief that the goal of exploring the universe goes beyond reaching the moon, deepening our focus on space science. Now, over seventy years later, this massive, eponymous space-based observatory will take James Webb’s ambitions to an observation point one million miles from Earth. By using technology designed to study infrared
wavelengths, the telescope will have the ability to look 13 billion years into the history of the universe, farther than any instrument has yet to observe. With an understanding of the engineering side of such projects, thanks to his background in aeronautics, Ryan brings business and management together with the scientific and technical, facilitating the construction of the most highly advanced instruments sharing knowledge of the universe not only with NASA, but with the world.
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acceptance rate.” That fall, he packed up and headed north to New Hampshire for a year among the trees and mountains. Ryan’s adaptability went quickly into effect. He moved into Draper Hall and set about getting to know yet another new place. “Obviously, as a postgraduate, you’re new, you haven’t been there for three or four years, but people were ready to accept you,” he recalls. Unlike moves with his family, this time Ryan was empowered with new independence, a responsibility not lost on him. “A lot of other postgraduates had never been away from home before,” he says, but "the openness of the people” made settling in much easier. Due to his natural drive to pursue a more ambitious future, New Hampton’s rigor and community suited him. Some of the more intangible rewards were “the friendships I had with the teachers and also with other students. I’ll never forget that.” He quickly came to appreciate the
Living in the mountains for the first time gave Ryan opportunities to discover new interests. He often hiked, road-tripped, and camped in those early months with new friends and classmates from Draper Hall and other houses, interests he continues to pursue today. As he settled comfortably into his routine as a student, fall’s cool days became decidedly crisper and Ryan was poised to experience his first northeastern winter. He took the opportunity to join the downhill ski team, an unexpected leap into his skiing career. “I was just a recreational skier in Virginia, but New Hampton invited me to participate in their ski team and I thought, ‘What the heck? When else am I going to be able to be on a ski team?’” The mountains and snow proved to be quite to Ryan’s liking and the winter season passed in a blur of afternoons driving to the slopes and running gates for the honor of New Hampton. Then, spring’s greenery
Growing up, Rich and his family led a roving life following his father Captain John Ryan, a naval officer, from coast to coast. Ryan shares, “By the time I came to New Hampton School, I had lived in seven different states.” As a child, he gained an appreciation for different climates and cultures as he moved from the West Coast to the East, although warmer weather prevailed in these early years. These frequent moves allowed a young Ryan to observe the breadth of difference across the United States, and to find what consistency he could with his own interests and values. Ryan graduated high school from a decidedly temperate Virginia Beach, Virginia with opportunities to enter a number of different colleges, but he felt an urge to see if more doors might open with a little more academic development. It just so happened that Ryan’s mother, Margaret Ryan, a school teacher As a student, Ryan embraced many opportunities at New Hampton School including skiing and baseball. originally from Maine, plentiful opportunities to engage with the crept over the fields on campus, and Ryan knew about New England boarding schools close community on campus and the larger tried out for the baseball team. He played and suggested her son investigate the community in the surrounding towns; as alongside future Major Leaguer Roberto possibility of a postgraduate year to broaden a student, Ryan volunteered at the Lakes Hernandez ʼ84, a detail that did not stand his options: “We came up and did a miniRegion General Hospital in Laconia, out at the time when “he was just ‘Roberto.’” tour of the schools in the area, and I really working with patients in the mental health (In fact, it was not until Ryan learned of liked New Hampton…I was interested ward. He credits his experiences like this as Hernandez’s retirement from the majors in attending quite a few different colleges, his first real stride into his future endeavors that the pieces came together.) All the while, and New Hampton School was going to of helping people in his professional life. Ryan was studious; accomplishing his goals hopefully help me increase my college FALL 2017 • HAMPTONIA 49
of improving in the classroom, flourishing under the direction of administrators like Lou Gnerre, and teachers like Richard Dulac (Art) and John Rosen (Spanish).
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Upon completing his year as a postgraduate at New Hampton, Ryan matriculated to the University of Rhode Island. There, he studied business and found adjusting to life in college easy after a year at boarding school: “Being at New Hampton gave me a totally different perspective. It gave me more confidence going after my dreams, and more confidence in my abilities.” Other students were learning how to live away from parents and to balance school with the rest of their interests, while Ryan found those habits already established. “Freshman year of college was no big deal. No butterflies in the stomach, I knew what I needed to do and I had matured over the year.” Without needing to worry about the shift from high school to the rigors of college, Ryan quickly found his feet, both academically and socially. While the winters in Rhode Island were less severe than New Hampshire, Rich was restless and felt the need to try something new. Ryan realized his desire to work in the field of aviation, something he considered off and on since childhood. As the son of a naval officer, “I was constantly around aircraft carriers and naval aviation. Watching the Blue Angels and planes taking off and landing on an aircraft carrier sparked my interest at an early age.” Thanks to a strong start at URI, he found a spot at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. Ryan transferred into the Aviation Management program, which allowed him to blend the management and technical sides of the field. After graduating from FIT in 1988, he became an airport planner, which he says reminded him of his service days at New Hampton volunteering and helping people. “After volunteering [while] at New Hampton School…working with others has been with me ever since in my professional career. As an airport planner around the country, I saw a lot of different people and cultures, and my background at New Hampton helped me out.” Ryan worked with communities to build runways 50 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
and airport layouts that would help people come and go efficiently, and he derived a great deal of satisfaction from the work’s combination of technical and personal engagement. He continued his work as an airport planner until, once again, he began to wonder what new opportunities lay over the horizon. Shortly thereafter, Ryan began another quest for experience and knowledge at Rutgers University in the field of Public Administration. The coursework was invigorating and Ryan felt a connection to his professors and the subject, which he aspired to put to use in conjunction with an interest in aeronautics. When he completed his Masters in Public Administration in 1992, Ryan was nominated by Rutgers for the Presidential Management Intern (PMI) program, a program created in 1977 for the federal government to recruit recent graduate students and offer them experience in different government departments. After the initial application, interview, and management assessment process, he was selected as a finalist before making the final cut and achieving selection as an intern, one of only a few hundred in the country. Finalists were invited to Washington, D.C. to talk with several federal agencies and evaluate where they might be a good fit; for Ryan, this opportunity seemed like an unbelievable payoff after years of school and hard work. At the first recruiting event, various government agency booths were laid out around a large conference room, and it was Ryan’s instinct to head right for the Federal Aviation Administration. Considering his credentials, he reflected that “I was an airport planner, I have an aviation management background and my Masters in Public Administration,” so the FAA seemed like the place he was most suited for. However, “in talking to the FAA, I quickly realized that it was more of a regulatory agency with an emphasis on making people follow the rules.” Feeling somewhat deflated, he turned his attention to the next table over, which just happened to belong to NASA. “NASA had cool patches and stickers, and a model of the space shuttle,” Ryan remembers with a chuckle. However,
the agency’s appeal went beyond the freebies. After a lengthy, friendly chat about his qualifications, the NASA representative asked him on the spot if he was going to apply to work for them. Ryan was caught off guard by the interest. He told them, “I think you have me confused with someone else. I don’t have an engineering or scientific background, I’m a business guy.” But the representative assured him that people with business experience were essential, and that “every program and project in NASA has a business element to it.” Something clicked and Ryan realized this could be it, this could be where he was meant to work. He applied, hoping that one of only four openings might have his name on it. Soon he was rotating through NASA’s departments and learning the place inside and out. He worked at the Goddard Space Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C., joining teams and programs to gain in-depth experience across the agency. After two years as a Presidential Management Intern, Ryan was offered
Ryan after graduation from Florida Institute of Technology at NASA Kennedy Space Center, FL; 1988
a full-time position with NASA and has been providing project control, business managment, and program management.
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Ryan sees his career as a result of hard work and crucial opportunities, and he welcomes contact from current students at New Hampton reaching out for guidance. “It’s a way I can continue to give back, talking to students,” says Ryan. Although his time at New Hampton lasted only a year, he cherishes the experiences and friendships that enriched his time, especially with other residents of Draper Hall. With so many accomplishments to his name, what advice does Rich Ryan have for those who may follow in his wake? Ultimately, he counsels, “If you do what you love throughout your career, you’re never going to hate it because you’re doing what you like. We all have trying days at work, but in the end, where else could I work on the largest and most technologically advanced satellite to Ryan and his wife Diane in 2017 at the National Space Club Black Tie Formal in Washington D.C.
help mankind study and understand our universe?” When asked if he would like to travel to space himself, Ryan admits it’s not totally out of the question: “[John] Glenn did it at age 77, so you never know…it’s not something I’m actively trying to do, but if the opportunity presented itself, I’d jump on it in a heartbeat.” It is undoubtedly that spirit of genuine curiosity to see what might happen next that has directed his path. And so, apparently right where he was meant to be all along, whether he was looking for it or not, Ryan now has a chance to look back at the journey so far. He’s traveled, given of his time to others, put himself in new and unfamiliar situations, and helped enormous, human-life-changing scientific projects go from the drawing board to the launch site. As the James Webb Space Telescope undergoes rigorous evaluation prior to launch, scientists around the world will put it through as close to real-life scenarios as it will encounter in the deep
freeze of space. This follows a mantra of NASA: test as you fly and fly as you test. As Ryan explains it, “You don’t go to space and do things you’ve never tested before, and you don’t test things you won’t do in space.” It’s a galvanizing motto not only for space flights but in other realms as well; as students proceed to college or what lies beyond college, how reassuring to know they have already practiced the skills they will draw upon. Rich Ryan may not have known at the time what he was ultimately preparing for when he came to New Hampton School, but it is clear that he began a passage that took him right to the limits of scientific knowledge. Thanks to Ryan’s work behind the scenes at NASA, soon we will all be able to know what our universe looked like billions of years ago, which may give us the merest glimpse of what lies ahead.
A computer model of the James Webb Telescope shows it at work in space.
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LIFELONG LEARNERS New Hampton School hosts a fantastic event each June for our alumni to return to campus, reconnect with old friends, and relive their New Hampton experience. But more important than this singular event is the growing web of New Hampton alumni — whether they are giving back to the school, pursuing professional goals, or changing the world, the inter-connected network continues to expand. Bonded through memorable student experiences and strong core values, today’s alumni are seeking ongoing opportunitites in their careers and connections to New Hampton School. Some of the alumni, whose stories and experiences we’ve captured here, are a regular part of school life today, while others have just recently reconnected. Regardless of the last time they set foot on our campus, New Hampton School alumni are serving the world as active global citizens with varied interests, perspectives, and stories. Each individual story is nuanced and reflective of a New Hampton School alumnus.
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C OLLIN BRAY '02 & WILL NATOLI '08 ALUMNI EVENT TURNED PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIP For Collin and Will, attending an alumni event in 2015 as recent college graduates seemed like a good opportunity to connect with old friends, say hi to their favorite faculty, and check out Towne Restaurant in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Little did they know, they would leave Towne that evening having established the foundation of a career partnership. Will was interested in real estate and Collin was a successful young realtor in the city. A faculty member introduced them that night and this common connection created a spark. Their shared New Hampton School experience allowed Collin and Will to strike up a conversation which led to a coffee meeting, followed by a sit down. Fast forward three years and these two alumni are building a successful career in real estate together with Century 21 Cityside, Boston. Both four-year students from Boston, Massachusetts, Collin and Will reflect on the solid foundation their days in Husky Nation set in place for them. “It took me out of my comfort zone,” reflects Collin. “When you leave your parents before college, you grow up quickly and learn a real responsibility for yourself.” Will shares a tangible skill that helped him find success as a young student and is equally important in his life today; “My Husky Planner. Today it’s on my cell phone, but I learned to write everything down when I was at New Hampton.” Foundational skills are essential, but perhaps it’s the intangible appreciation for community that resonated with Will and Collin. “The longer you are away from NHS,” says Collin, who holds a degree in Business Administration from Colby-Sawyer College, “the more you appreciate the people that went to bat for you like Jamie Arsenault, Will Levy, Chris Parsons, Mark Tilton.” Even as a graduate, several years beyond his New Hampton experience and with a degree in Communication from Suffolk University, community is still the
primary factor that resonates for Will. “New Hampton School creates community, and it’s what we do in our real estate business.” For these two young real estate agents, their job is more than guiding a client’s sale through to completion. “We are helping people with one of the biggest decisions in their lives, whether it’s a starter home or an investment,” says Will. Collin agrees; he sees his job as helping people. “Often times, it’s helping a friend, and if they are not a friend, the goal is to create trust so that by the time we’re done working together, we have become friends” he says. Collin, Vice President of Sales for Cityside, finds similarity between the mission of his business and of New Hampton. Both insist on a strong foundation, diligent work ethic and understanding the best practices in business relationships. New Hampton is preparing students to meet challenges head-on in the world just like Will and Collin prepare their clients for the challenges of buying and selling property. Since they work together every day, Collin and Will are frequently reminded of their New Hampton School experience. For Collin, however, it is more of a constant; “How can you not stay connected to a school that shapes the type of person you are?” Will looks to the relationships that he built at New Hampton School; this is where he met his best friends. Some of his biggest and best clients come to him from New Hampton School relationships. Will and Collin built a connection from a memorable experience, and they are reminded every day, in their personal and professional lives, of an important time in their growth as individuals. Whether helping us publicize a New Hampton School event, building our Alumni Network, or chatting with a recent graduate, keeping New Hampton in their lives helps make Collin and Will better colleagues and business men, and embraces New Hampton’s mission of active global citizenship. FALL 2017 • HAMPTONIA 53
KENT BICKNELL '65 BOTH SIDES OF MAIN STREET Kent Bicknell is no stranger to Main Street, New Hampton. Once the son of a faculty member, running rampant across the campus lawns, Kent returns to the opposite side of Main Street fifty years later, with his wife Karen, to retire in a town he loves, across from a school of which he is equally fond. Kent grew up on the campus of his alma mater. His father Lansing was a beloved and highly respected history teacher, tennis coach, dorm parent and Athletic Director. Kent’s mother Ruth, more affectionately known as “Terry,” enlightened the minds of many young children as a teacher in the nearby elementary school. Kent roved campus with his two brothers, David ’62 and Stuart ’63. Upon graduating from New Hampton School, Kent left the security of central New Hampshire and headed to Yale, looking for opportunities to affirm what he really wanted out of life while simultaneously hoping to launch a rock-and-roll band. He left college for a couple of years, met his wife Karen through New Hampton classmates in Denver, and returned to Yale to earn his bachelor’s degree. In 1972, he completed his graduate studies at Goddard College with a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Development. In 1973, Kent founded Sant Bani School, on the site of Sant Bani Ashram in Sanbornton, New Hampshire, a retreat center founded by H. H. Kirpal Singh, a spiritual teacher from India. Kent’s vision was to create an alternative school for young children that was grounded in academics, nourished the whole child, and built on core principles that honor what is best in life. Kent completed his doctoral degree from Boston University in Curriculum Design, Implementation and Evaluation in 1981, and he was honored by the New Hampshire Commission of Education with its Award for Excellence in Education in 1985. He also served as a member of the state’s Non-Public School Advisory Council since 1978 and was a commissioner for six years with the New England 54 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
Association of Schools and Colleges. After 44 years leading Sant Bani School, Kent retired from a successful career in education in 2017 to immerse himself in some of his other passions. He and Karen fell in love with the home they recently purchased on Main Street, New Hampton. They can watch small town life from the front windows and enjoy a natural setting of meadows and wildlife out back. Kent’s other passion, for history, aided his appreciation for the thoughtfully renovated historic home. Anyone who spends time with Kent will quickly learn that this historic preservation is always on his mind. New Hampton School has benefitted enormously from this passion of Kent’s, as has the town itself, as his interests have led him to dig through archival photos and records, research buildings, and build a strong repository of local history. Kent recently shared a photograph of students at New Hampton who were learning how to survey with a transit and rod outside Meservey Hall in the early 1900s. “They are outside doing something; they are engaged,” he notes with a smile, adding “not unlike Project Week today.” It’s not unusual to see Kent at an athletic event, walking across campus, or joining an old friend in the dining hall. As an educator and a historian, Kent appreciates the depth of the school’s history and the continuity of its mission. “Somehow the School continues to ‘get it’ as it carries on with the tradition of outstanding faculty who care deeply about adolescents, embodying the same values I was immersed in as a teenager. As my friend Paul Hawken puts it, ‘The core values don’t change… but the modalities for delivering them are changing all the time.’”
MEGAN C OLLINS '98 ALUMNA ON THE MOVE Megan Collins is not often still. Whether she is running from one event to another as a Senior Global Event Manager for Under Armour, or literally running across the country, which she recently did in a charity event, Megan Collins is on the move. Being active has always been a theme in Megan’s life. As a four year student at New Hampton School beginning in 1994, Megan was engaged in all facets of student life. She left Concord High School, in Concord, New Hampshire to pursue more rigorous academics and athletics. “I was able to play three varsity sports a year but also participate in three musicals, and be a whole person,” she writes, reflecting the same level of activity she pursues today. As a Senior Manager at Under Armour, Megan’s days are full. Sometimes she’s traveling across the country for an event, other days she’s on the phone with teams, coaches, vendors and companies planning a special occasion. For Megan, the dynamic, unpredictable, and diverse nature of her job is the catch. “I can go from working on an Under Armour Women’s Campaign launch project, to an NFL meeting, to a giveback event project all in the same day. Being able to work with varied groups and different people is exciting, as is traveling to new places.” Much of this appreciation for diversity and her adaptability, she credits to her New Hampton School experience. “While it helped me to be organized and learn to network, I also learned to listen to people and their stories. It helped me to grow. I learned that not everyone is the same, that people grow up differently and they are shaped by these different experiences. This helps me every day.” Megan departed New Hampton School as a graduate headed for the
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her ability to stay organized, network, and prioritize helped her land a dream job with the Baltimore Ravens as an Event Manger. Megan’s initial internship launched her into the world of athletics and events, one that she had embraced in her early years as a student-athlete. Fueled by a drive for business and athletics, in 2011 Megan enrolled at The George Washington University School of Business to purse a Masters in Tourism Administration with a focus on Sports Management. Today, Megan’s passion for athletics manifests in different ways. The focus of her professional career is on event planning, but with a special interest in athletics and competition. She loves promoting her teams, functions, and individuals. In her personal life, and aided by her professional connections, Megan finds energy in athletics with a purpose. Recently, she participated in an eight-day bike ride with the Ulman Foundation from Baltimore, Maryland to Key West, Florida. “Work life balance is not easy, but I enjoy Baltimore and the friends who have turned into family, and the different groups I am involved in. I am on the board of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults and I am very active with them through multi-sport races and board responsibilities.” For Megan, adventure and excitement abound in a wealth of opportunities. When asked about staying connected to New Hampton School, Megan says “Why not stay connected? I loved my time at NHS and I want to give back. High School is hard, but I learned so much, and today, I constantly call upon those experiences and memories.” A strong connection to her high school experience provides Megan with one more organization to drive her passions and activity. Maybe Megan’s next multi-day adventure will send her north from Baltimore back to her New Hampshire roots.
"I learned that not everyone is the same, that people grow up differently and they are shaped these different experiences."
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WES '01 & WALKER MILLER '17 FAMILY; ON AND OFF THE COURT While the Millers might have been born with an aptitude for basketball, they certainly couldn’t have predicted the way in which both basketball and New Hampton School would work together to shape the lives of their family, friends, and careers. Wes Miller ’01 first arrived at New Hampton School from North Carolina in the fall of 1999 as a junior. Wes was looking for a rigorous basketball program to boost his play to the next level, but he (and his family) also valued education and knew he could find the perfect balance between the two at boarding school. A hard-nosed gym rat, Wes worked for success both on the court and in the classroom. “New Hampton is where I began to grow up as a young man. I was challenged there in many different ways and experienced a great deal of positive growth in a short period of time.” Wes departed New Hampton School for James Madison University where he played for one year before transferring to the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. As a Tar Heel, his team won the national championship in 2005. After graduating, Wes played one year of professional basketball for the London Capitals of the British Basketball League. Looking back on the different places he played, Wes credits his time at New Hampton with laying the foundation for the rest of his career. “I learned a great deal from Coach Arsenault (current Director of Athletics). He is one of the most competitive people I’ve ever been around and he demanded that same characteristic from our team daily. He also had a unique way of making our basketball team feel like a part of his family. There was a very delicate balance of a demanding high-level basketball environment and an off-floor culture that was warm and caring.” It’s no wonder that when Wes’ young brother was looking for a leg-up in his basketball career, New Hampton School once again surfaced as a good option. Walker enrolled as a junior in the fall of 2015. “I was immediately drawn to New Hampton School based on the positive experience of my brother. I saw how his experience provided a base for a successful career in academics and athletics.” 56 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
Eager to play for a reputable college, Walker also recognized the benefit of sharing his experience with his brother. “Having someone close to you and looking to them for advice about a similar experience was helpful. It was comforting to have Wes as a resource and support for me as I entered into something new.” Ken Miller, Wes and Walker’s father, expresses his gratitude to the school and recognizes how it has transformed over time, but notes that the community that shaped his sons has not changed. “That speaks volumes about the place,” he says. Today, basketball and New Hampton School are still central features of both boys’ lives. While Walker embarks on his collegiate career following in his brothers footsteps at UNC Chapel Hill, Wes serves as the head coach at UNC Greensboro. After playing professionally for one year, Wes transitioned into coaching, perhaps inspired by Coach Arsenault from many years ago. After three years serving as an assistant coach, Wes took on the role of Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball Team at UNC Greensboro, where he is currently in his 7th season. The New Hampton connection continues to expand at UNC Greensboro, where Mike Roberts ’00 is the Associate Head Coach. The culture of New Hampton basketball, which characterizes strong play, leadership and teamwork, resonates with recent graduates Malik Massey ’16 and Nicholas Paulos ’11, who are also athletes on the team. For years, the New Hampton School basketball team has attracted athletes dedicated to improving their skill, but also with an understanding for teamwork and citizenship that makes them even more successful on the court. As graduates depart New Hampton School, they are drawn to teams and opportunities that embody the values that provided a strong foundation in Husky Nation. Finally back home in North Carolina, where his southern blood is most comfortable, Wes reflects, “Despite the cold weather, NHS really is a warm community. I always felt at home during my time as a student, and I still feel the same when I find my way back to visit.”
MORGAN WOODRUFF '89 A STRONG FOUNDATION “Taking risks, not being afraid to fail, facing challenges head on,” all are life experiences that Morgan (Merry) Woodruff ’89 encountered during his time at New Hampton School. Fast forward to a successful 20-year career salvaging companies from bankruptcy and turning them into industry leaders, Woodruff credits his New Hampton School experience with much of his success. Woodruff found New Hampton School during a New England Boarding School tour. “My grandfather went to Phillips Exeter and my father went to Belmont Hill. They were both extremely passionate about me having as great of a high school experience as they did, and so began the search that led to New Hampton.” Among the list of schools that Woodruff visited as a freshman in high school, New Hampton School’s comfortable and welcoming atmosphere resonated, and that’s where he landed for the next three years. Morgan grew up living all over the world, the child of parents with professional careers that led to frequent travel in diverse locations. It wasn’t until he arrived at New Hampton in the fall of 1986, that he found a place to call home. Self-described as a curious “outside the box” type of student, Morgan was involved in several clubs, the arts and managed the men’s hockey team during his time on campus. “I grew up fast,” Woodruff notes. “It became apparent in my first year that I was not going to escape this thing called life.” At New Hampton, Morgan felt that teachers and staff members embraced the fact that he was a different type of learner, that he had yet to fully understand the value of education and how it correlated to success in life. “NHS pushed me to quickly reevaluate the importance of school, and how my day-to-day work product and presence would affect my future.” After graduation, Morgan went on to study at Curry College where he received a business degree in less than three years. Upon graduation, he quickly made his presence known in the business industry. He captured the entrepreneurial spirit of New Hampton School with a flexible, progressive, and innovative mindset, and took those elements with him into his professional career. Twenty-
five years later, his list of accomplishments is impressive. To name a few, he led the start-up of a cloud-based home furnishings company, co-founded and scaled a commerce platform company for $8.5B+ of retailers, and architected the sale of a VoIP software company to Google. Currently, he is a consultant for The Markley Group where he is tasked with corporate development and strategic growth for the $1B privately held datacenter and cloud company. Living in the South End of Boston, Morgan frequently attends New Hampton School alumni events, and maintains strong connections with his classmates. Morgan acknowledges the power of the people that make up the organization. The individualization that New Hampton School regards today as a differentiator in the marketplace, rings true for alumni relationships as well. He is grateful for the opportunity to share a meaningful conversation about his experience and welcomes the personal touch he’s found in staying connected to our small school, that many other organizations cannot maintain. The strength of New Hampton School’s small community, helped set Morgan on the successful path he’s achieved today. “I found myself emboldened by my experiences at New Hampton School and as a result, I welcome new challenges head on.”
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TAMAR PIEHLER '82 ON WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP As a student, Tamar Piehler ’82, lived on campus in Smith House, a day student turned boarding when her single-mother moved away. Her husband, Scott ’82, is an alumnus of the school and they were married at the New Hampton Community Church on Main Street. Today, Tamar lives in Atlanta with Scott and their daughter, where she serves as the Chief of Staff for the VP of Operations at Cisco Systems. Her journey into this leadership position in an industry that is male dominated has not been easy, yet she graciously reflects on each challenge as a learning opportunity. Tamar graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelors degree in Computer Science. Upon graduating, she immediately went to work for General Electric. She combined an interest in computer science with engineering and spent her time both writing software and programming hardware. Tamar received her first promotion to a management position at the age of 28, an impressive role for a young woman in her industry. After working in management roles for a while, Tamar returned to school for her MBA at the Keller Graduate School of Management. “I realized that to go further, I needed — and wanted — to understand more about the business side of what we were doing, especially the financial piece.” As the Chief of Staff for the VP of Operations at Cisco, where she has worked for the past 17 years, Tamar’s work is diverse. She covers everything from corporate planning and strategy, to service operations, alignment across business, setting goals, and coordinating the management of staff. While Tamar’s position today is responsible for a high level of strategy, planning and management, she looks back on her earlier years with appreciation. “While my technical knowledge might not be as strong as it once was, it is essential for my success and that of the company.” With her history in computer science and engineering, Tamar understands how systems work, how things are 58 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
interconnected, and the importance of being decisive. This spring, New Hampton School was lucky to have Tamar return to campus and lead an evening session with a group of female students about women, leadership and the workplace. Over 20 female students and faculty gathered in the common room of O’Connor House to speak with her about leadership. She immediately engaged her audience by asking each student to share why they chose to participate in the gathering, garnering valuable information which she used over the course of her conversations to better involve the students. Tamar spoke about the many ways in which we can all be leaders whether serving coffee at Starbucks or directing a small business. She spoke about integrity, consistency and determination. She encouraged the students as they leave New Hampton School and begin their college experiences to seek out smaller groups — clubs, dorms, volunteer work — that will help them better acclimate to the college environment. She shared stories about some of the challenges she faced and how she turned these challenges into opportunities. The students had great questions for Tamar and many stayed after the discussion to ask about networking, LinkedIn, challenges and triumphs. What was most evident and powerful in Tamar’s visit with current students, was the pride and joy she shared for her career path. While achieving her high-level role in the work force has not been without challenges, Tamar clearly loves what she does and has pursued a passion. Helpful to our students, she linked the pieces of her journey all the way back to New Hampton School (her first job as a radio announcer emerged from a Project Period program), and recognized the great opportunities she has had in the professional world since leaving central New Hampshire.
D I S PATC H E S Women's Field Hockey fought hard to become a finalist in the NEPSAC Class C Championship
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Class of 1963, L to R: Stuart Bicknell, Gary Margolis, Neil Middleton, Missy Rogers (wife of late John Rogers MD).
Hooper Cutler '58 plays in a cribbage tournament with students from The Village School, Marblehead, Massachusetts. Photo: David Sokol/Wicked Local Photo.
1951
50th Middlebury College Reunion in June, 2017 (pictured above left).
1970
last 21 years and lives in the Stuart/Palm City, Florida area. John was a Technology Manager for Michelin in Beaumont, Texas prior to his retirement.
KENT L. BICKNELL retired from his headship at
Michigan to Arizona when John retired from Chrysler after almost 19 years.
JOHN P. SMITH has been retired for the
1956
HENRY S. WARREN, JR. retired from IBM after
55 years on July 1, 2017 and lives in Stafford, Virginia. He’s looking forward to the next adventure!
1958
HOOPER W. CUTLER is an avid cribbage
player and recently joined fellow seniors from the Senior Center and students from The Village School in Marblehead, Massachusetts in a cribbage tournament (pictured above right). Playing cribbage with the young men and women at the school helps improve the students’ math skills.
1961
GEORGE WINLOCK spent the month of April traveling in Australia and cruising around the islands of the South Pacific. He lives in Kissimmee, Florida.
1963
GARY MARGOLIS published a collection of poems last year entitled Runner Without a Number. Several of the poems respond to the Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors and other New England themes. He hopes to share some of his poetry with NHS students in the future. Gary caught up with fellow classmates at their
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1965
Sant Bani School after 44 years. Read about his career leading a unique educational institution and his plans for retirement on page 54.
1966
WALTER “DUFFY” KEITH now lives in Colorado and his brother, DUNCAN ’66, lives
in Connecticut. He noted that he wished he were back in New Hampshire to celebrate the beautiful New England foliage. • CHRISTOPHER J. SZYMANSKI was hired to cover a faculty leave and is currently at New Hampton School teaching Chinese 2, Chinese 3, and Modern Chinese History.
1968
ROBERT-GRANT WEALLEANS wrote “Yes, I’m a published author! I now have six published books in ebook or paperback format; Angel Eyes, London Calling, Triple Play, War Goddess, Sledgehamm.”
1969
KENNETH J. HOLBERT writes to his Class of 1969 classmates: “Get ready for our 50th NHS Reunion in 2019! Gonna be a party!” • DAVID N. HINMAN responded to Ken’s message adding that Ken is always looking for a good party and David needs to connect with him in the coming months. David went scuba diving with another fellow classmate, SCOTT CARR, in Indonesia last fall.
JOHN B. HORTON and his wife relocated from
1973
CHARLES BURCH, Head Men’s Lacrosse
Coach at the University of New England, recently shared, “I recently became the winningest coach in [Men's Lacrosse] program history at the University of New England in my fifth year as head coach. The milestone was set with an 8-7 win over Colby College (my alma mater) on March 7. I would love to see any former teammates at a game sometime.” • THOMAS H. HAAS and TERRI HAAS ’74 have relocated from New Hampshire to the west coast of Florida. Tom will celebrate his 45th NHS Reunion in June, 2018! • VICTORIA E. MAKRIS shared, “My husband received an offer for Executive Chef at High Hampton Inn and Country Club in Cashiers, North Carolina. We have lived in the Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina for 2 years. They filmed the remake of Dirty Dancing here this winter. I am still at Old Edward’s Inn in Highlands, North Carolina; a beautiful town on the mountain top. Our daughter Lexi is in her 3rd year of nursing school; Sophia is a sixth grader at Rabun GapNacoochee School. We are blessed to live in this beautiful area of the country. NHS is never far from my thoughts and always in my heart.”
1975
LEO-PIERRE ROY was appointed
Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department
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Photograph from "Lost in Boston"; an exhibition of Nate Dow '76's work at Harvard University, Spring 2017.
Peter Vairo '77 (left) and Bill Schneidermann '77 (right); Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Peter McGrath '79.
of Conservation and Recreation in December, 2015 by Governor Baker where he oversees 500,000+ acres of parks and forests. • DAMIAN M. RYAN retired last fall.
1983
member of the Rhode Island Board of Education by Governor Gina Raimondo; her nomination was officially approved by the Rhode Island Senate.
1976
NATHAN H. DOW continues his passion
for photography and recently showcased an exhibit at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1978
MARK L. COLLINS traveled to New Hampshire
for a wedding in October at Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough. He has many fond memories of his days as an NHS student; his nephews PATRICK SHORTT ’08 and ROBERT COLLINS ’09 are fellow alumni.
1979
Attorney PETER G. MCGRATH was recently honored with membership in America’s Top 100 Attorneys. Peter is a native of Bristol, New Hampshire and has offices in Concord, New Hampshire and Charleston, South Carolina.
1982
SCOTT PIEHLER, former NHS Blake Samson Theatre Award winner, and husband of TAMAR (COLEGROVE) PIEHLER was named Best Director of a Play (Non Professional) by Broadway World Atlanta for his recent production of Our Town. Scott is Artistic Director of The Player’s Guild at Sugar Hill; a community theatre company in Gwinnett County, Georgia. In October, he will be directing a stage version of Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds.
SCOTT FORBES shared with classmate JENNIFER SHACKETT BERRY that he and JOHN COX “expanded their social horizons by
meeting recently in Denver, Colorado where the conversation centered around why Forbes didn’t put that perfect feed into the net against Dartmouth during that game that took place last century. A few weeks later Forbes met with BILL FABROCINI in Aspen, Colorado. The conversation evolved to ‘how on earth’ Forbes could miss the open net against St. Lawrence after Fabrocini drew three defenders to him and fed a no-look pass to the side of the net. Hope everyone else is doing just as well!”
1985
JIM GELATT visited campus last year while working in Vermont and was able to reconnect with classmate and fellow ski enthusiast SAM CONKLING during his visit. He continues to work in the ski industry.
1986
Last winter MONA C. ADAMS shared that her husband was in Antarctica trekking to the South Pole, unassisted and unsupported. He took her NHS banner with him to use in his photography. Mona was gracious enough to host an NHS reception in her lovely Greenwood Village home last spring just outside of Denver, Colorado. Thank you Mona! • AMANDA J. GUNTER took a new position with Aspect Software, now Regional Vice President of Sales-Southeast.
1987
GARA FIELD was recently nominated to be a
1988
ALITIA C. CROSS is a Project Manager at Mark G. Anderson Consulting in D.C. • JENNIFER MAGES lives in Florida and has been teaching for the last 16 years. She received her Masters in Special Education in 2003 and spent some time last year in Chicago. Jennifer notified us over the winter of the passing of CHARLES ALDRICH IV ’87 in February 2016.
1988
REBECCA COTTON visited campus on an eastern travel sweep to reconnect with friends and family. She was impressed with the campus enhancements, especially Jacobson Arena. Her son Joe is in third grade and daughter Sarah is at the same school in transitional kindergarten. • JAY D. TILTON is Associate Director of Admissions and Men's Basketball Coach at Phillips Exeter Academy. He has led his team to four Class A New England Championships; three of which have occurred in the last four years. The most recent championship was when Phillips Exeter beat Suffield Academy 55-52 last March.
1989
In a recent article published by the Providence Journal, EDWARD A. COOLEY reflected on the challenges he faced as a youth, his New Hampton School experiences, and his continued success as the Men’s Basketball Coach at
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Geoff Carlton '91, onsite announcer at the World of X Games, K-Rob Flips Providence; August 2016.
Kaila Madison Patten; daughter of Mike Patten '98.
Carly and Piper Ebitson; daughters of Molly Rogers Ebitson '98.
Providence College. • DANIEL S. PETROCELLI was appointed Director of Counseling for Tabor Academy in July 2016. He returned to New Hampton School to present his niece KAITLYN PETROCELLI ’17 with her diploma at Commencement 2017.
two State Championships. I have three sons who all play lacrosse as goalies. For the past two years I have been working on my own start-up business that will specialize in a new lacrosse product that is to release sometime in June, 2017. I am still following my dreams by keeping the family strong, giving back to the great game of lacrosse, and pursuing a career that I love. I am endlessly grateful for the privilege and opportunity New Hampton School provided me.” • SAMUEL D. WEBSTER and Signal Ridge announce a new office location of 5 Commonwealth Road, Suite 3A, Natick, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts area.
1991
GEOFF CARLTON was the onsite announcer for the World of X Games, K-Rob Flips Providence; Guinness Book of Records event. His friend, Kevin Robinson, set a Guinness World Record for the longest power assisted bicycle backflip. • ELIZABETH DODA has been working hard and having fun this year as Head Coach of the Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team at Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough Academy.
1992
JOHN D. HINMAN enjoys living in Denver,
Colorado and recently decided to follow his passion for making award-winning pies in his own retail bakery, Hinman’s Bakery. Be sure to stop by on your next trip to Denver! • JASON KILEY and his wife welcomed twin daughters into the world last fall.
1994
MATTHEW CHENEY’S latest book Blood
Stories is available on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.
1995
BENJAMIN M. CECIL wrote last year, “New Hampton is where lacrosse started for me and my love for the game. This year was my 8th year as a U13 lacrosse Head Coach in Boulder, Colorado where we have won 62 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
1996
KHALED AL-FADALA loves hearing from
classmates and faculty from NHS. His personal email is: khaled.alfadala@gmail.com. Khaled is currently working as Director at the Rai Institute in Kuwait City, Kuwait. • SAMANTHA BRANN is Deputy Coordinator - Volunteer Management, for the Arlington County Office of Emergency Management in Arlington, Virginia. She wrote, “I tell people I fell into the field of emergency management. After Hurricane Katrina ravaged Biloxi, Mississippi I took a break from graduate school to assist in the response efforts. Three weeks later, I was asked to stay as the Volunteer Coordinator; three weeks turned into three months, and then a year. To this day, I’m surprised by how much my time volunteering following Hurricane Katrina has affected my life and my career.” • JAIME P. VITERI is currently a Project Manager with the Group Program Management Office for Global Technology and Operations with MetLife in the greater Boston,
1997
JAMIE LALOS BYRON welcomed son
Sebastian Maio Byron on May 5, 2017. Sebastian weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz., and was 19.5 inches long. • NANCY COLLINS and partner Tara welcomed son Knox TP Collins on April 21, 2017. Knox weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz. • CARRO E. OLDHAM THORNTON is Front of House Manager at The Flour Bakery + Cafe in Boston, Massachusetts having recently returned to Boston area from Maryland. Carro ran into Cindy Buck P’01, ’05, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations and Stacey Wills, School Events Manager, when they met COLLIN BRAY ’02 to discuss Reunion 2017.
1998
JARRED E. COWART is living in the Atlanta,
Georgia area and currently works as a Market Research Interviewer for Office Remedies, Inc. The Atlanta area continues to host an increasing number of NHS alumni! • AMANDA CRONIN and wife Mandy Cole welcomed Logan Elaine Cole-Cronin on June 7, 2017 at 3:59 pm. Logan weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz., and was 21 inches long. • MOLLY EBITSON and husband Michael welcomed their second daughter Piper Ebitson on June 7, 2017 at 7:30 pm. Piper weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. and was 20 inches long. Big sister Carly (age 4 ½) is excited to have a new sibling! • TIM GLASSETT joined the Southwest Airlines team as one of their recently hired 737 pilots. Congratulations Tim! • MICHAEL PATTEN and wife Laurette welcomed daughter Kaila Madison Patten on August 24, 2016. Kaila weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz., and was 21 inches long. • Be sure to get a
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Mac Connor Huntington; son of Ben Huntington '01.
Craig '04 and his wife Katherine Goller Leaman; wed October 9 2016 in Cambridge, Vermont.
L to R: Michelle Cote, Associate Director of Admission, Ruth McDonough '04, former faculty Kris McClure.
copy of MOLLY A. SCHIOT’S new book Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History, published by Simon and Schuster. It’s an amazing work of art!
2002
2004
Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association Rising Star Award at the organizations 2017 Annual Meeting and Spring Seminar in Boston, Massachusetts. He was New Hampton School's 2017 Commencement Speaker. • BENJAMIN L. GREENBERG was recently named Associate Director and Lead, Clinical Outsoucing & Operational Analysis with Curis in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area. • JOHN NAPARLO and wife Jackie welcomed son Lennox in late May, 2017.
third daughter Katherine Dean on August 6, 2016. Katherine weighed 8 lbs., and was 20 inches long. Katherine joins her two big sisters, Annabel and Violet. • CHRIS HART and wife Sarah welcomed son Wyatt Alan Hart on January 27, 2017. He weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz., and was 20 inches long. • SHUNSUKE KATO recently reached out to the Registrar’s Office to request a copy of his NHS transcript as he plans to return to graduate school in the near future. All the best in your studies Shunsuke! • STEVEN L. LARKIN and wife Michelle welcomed son Maverick Joseph Larkin on October 14, 2016. Maverick weighed 6 lbs., 2 oz. Steve wrote, “He is shaping up to follow in his dads footsteps, he never sits still and we expect he will be class clown of the Class of 2034. He is already racing around the house...I guess he has the need for speed!” • CRAIG N. LEAMAN married Katherine Goller on October 9, 2016. Both work at Proctor Academy in Andover, New Hampshire. Katherine is a U16 Ski Coach and Craig is the Strength and Conditioning Coach and USSA/FIS Alpine Ski Coach. Craig’s sister Laurel Leaman Galvin is a former faculty member. • BRADY BLACK WEEKS and husband Wlaa Bartholomew Weeks welcomed daughter Lincoln Estelle Weeks on April 30, 2017. • JAKE WOHLFEIL is in his 5th year as Men's Basketball Coach and Health/PE teacher at South Granville High-School in Creedmoor, North Carolina. • TRACEY WRIGHT received her Juris Doctor and MBA on May 12, 2017 from North Carolina Central University.
2000
RANDY BANDOIAN and wife Jenna welcomed
daughter Lucy Marie Bandoian on December 14, 2016 at 11:28 am. Lucy weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz., and was 19 inches long. Congratulations to Randy, Jenna, and big brother Gavin! • JAMAAL C. BRANCH was recently inducted into the Eastern College Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. • MOHAMMED KEITA and wife Keshia welcomed daughter Mia Olivia in the summer of 2016. Mo is a coach for the FC Boston Scorpions soccer team who won the U14 ECNL and 2016 US Club Soccer Super Group National Championship. • MICHAEL LEVINE joined the scouting/player development department for the NHL Vegas Golden Knights leaving his job as an Assistant Coach at Brown University.
2001
BEN HUNTINGTON and wife Sarah Connor
welcomed son Mac Connor Huntington on September 12, 2016. Mac weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz., and was 19 inches long. • GARRETT KEANE and wife Courtney welcomed son Patrick John Keane in the winter of 2017. • DEREK KENNEY and wife Andorinha welcomed daughter Alina Eve Kenney on September 7, 2017. Alina weighed 5 lbs., 4 oz. • SARA CROWLEY LEBLANC and husband Andrew LeBlanc welcomed daughter Claire Lin LeBlanc on June 2, 2017. Claire weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz. Her big brother Ollie is excited to have her at home.
RODNEY AMES, JR. recently received a 2017
2003
DENISE H. KYTE is currently a doctoral student at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. • VICTOR P. LIMA and wife Morgan welcomed son Axton Lima on May 10, 2017 at 8:55 pm. Axton weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz. and was 21 inches long. Grandmother and current New Hampton School faculty, Veronica Lima- DeAngelis was there to visit and meet her new grandson. • CASANDRA LOVERING lives in the Boston, Massachusetts area selling real estate and working in theatre. • WILL S. MCDONOUGH just self-published a collection of poetry entitled Volcanic Love: poems from a flawed young dad who feels too much and tries really hard. Cover art by his daughter, Naomi June McDonough. He wrote, “It has been a cathartic process and I am eager to share a handful of observations from my first 6+ years of parenthood.” • NATE WILLIAMS and wife Jennifer welcomed their second daughter Hailey Marie Williams on March 8, 2017 at 6:32 pm Hailey weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz.
LAUREN L. CASADONA DEAN welcomed
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Porter and Quinn Greenawalt; son and daughter of Kaitlynn Hart Greenawalt '07.
John Westland '07 and his wife Arissa Hirano; wed May 20, 2017, Tokyo, Japan
2005
10th NHS Reunion. • JACLYN A. MURRAY married Abraham Soto on September 10, 2016. NHS guests included former faculty member Mark Tilton, KRYSTIN HICKEY ’05, KRISTEN MCWHIRTER, JEN GURECKIS (deceased, see page 71) and sister RACHEL MURRAY GILLESPIE. • JEAN MARIE TROIANO married Felix Stahlecker April 8, 2017 at the Preston Woodall House in Benson, North Carolina. She wrote, “Felix is in the US Army and we are in the process of moving to Stuttgart, Germany. We are both very excited for this new adventure that we get to share.” • JOHN WESTLAND and Arissa Hirano were married in Tokyo, Japan on May 20, 2017. John is a pilot with the United States Air Force. • MARY C. WILBOURN recently graduated from law school and is spending her days preparing to take the bar exam in the state of California. • KEITH J. WINKING joined the nursing staff at New York Methodist Hospital working as a Registered Nurse.
STEPHANIE GRUMBACHER was engaged to Joel Clarke Simon on July 22, 2017. • KRYSTIN M. HICKEY is currently a School Psychologist for Weston Public Schools in Weston, Massachusetts. She also works with Beyond BookSmart as an Executive Functioning Coach. • After a big stint on the east coast in the Washington, D.C. area, KIRSTEN KING was recruited to return to Altus Sports Institute in Santa Monica, California to help launch their new brand. In the near future she will relocate to Las Vegas, New Mexico. • ANDREW J. SCALINGI and wife Amanda welcomed daughter Demere Elizabeth on May 27, 2017. • COURTNEY M. SOMES married Charley Twietmeyer in September 2017. • SARAH (MARISOL) VINCENT is now the District Fleet Manager for the Northeast region with Tesla. She married Jesse Heath on September 16, 2017.
2006
LAUREN D’ALLESANDRO BEATTY graduated from the nursing program at Cape Cod Community College in May 2017. • TOMMY BLACK is engaged to Tricia Frisella. • GREGORY P. HELMS and wife Kristen are expecting their first child in November 2017. • TOMMY TESSIER is moving from Stanford University Admissions to the recruiting team at Twitch.tv in San Francisco, California. Congratulations Tommy! • RADAR JONES ONGUETOU completed the first year in his doctoral program at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he is also teaching history in a nearby public 64 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
school. He returned to campus to participate in the Men’s Alumni Basketball Game in May 2017. Radar was recently engaged to marry Kirstianna Gasparjan. • KATE F. O’HARA is a Clinical Psychologist working for a program called Generations in Putnam, Connecticut.
2007
STEVEN L. ABRAHAMS is currently a Team Manager at PRO Chess League in West Palm Beach, Florida. • MICHAEL ANDREWS married Christine Hansborough on June 3, 2017 in Virginia. Mike is a Healthcare Management Consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington, D.C. • ANNA ARMSTRONG recently returned to NHS to celebrate her 10th Reunion with her classmates. She also served as a Reunion Committee member. Anna lives in Maryland and works as Recruiter at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore. • KELSEY BERRY married Mike Carrigan and both are working at Holderness School in Holderness, New Hampshire. Kelsey is History Department Chair and Mike is a faculty member in the Science Department. • EMILY CRAM married Dan Brewer on July 1, 2017 in Maine. They are living in Freeport. • MATTHEW DODGE is engaged to Taylor Moon. • RACHEL MURRAY GILLESPIE and husband Tom welcomed daughter Ellie in late winter 2017. • KAITLYNN HART GREENAWALT and husband Andrew welcomed twins born February 11, 2017. Their son Porter Allen weighed 4 lbs., 15 oz., and was 18 inches long; sister Quinn weighed 3 lbs., 16 oz., and was 16 inches long. The twins made their debut with their parents at Kaitlynn's
2008
JIMMY CASADONA is serving in the US Army as a Warrant Officer. He served in the Marine Corps for four years prior to the Army. • MATTHEW MARINI stopped by NHS to show his girlfriend the campus last summer. He is completing pharmacy school in Vermont. • KYLE RAYNOR was engaged to Kylie Chapman on July 22, 2017 in Kennebunkport, Maine. • HILLARY FINLAYSON RIPA and husband Vojta welcomed daughter Hadley Irena Ripa on March 5, 2017. Grandmother ROXANNE CHURAS MCGEORGE ’79 recently traveled to California to visit her first granddaughter.
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Nick Maggio '09 and fiancée Liz Greeley.
Back Row, L to R: Tyler Hill '10, Emma Berry '10, Kayla Wagner '10, Lydia Gill '10; Front Row, L to R: Addie Weeks '10 and bride Stephanie Kennedy Homan '10.
2009
engaged to Liz Greeley on June 20, 2017. Both attended this year’s Men’s Alumni Lacrosse Game. Nick was featured in a recent publication from Merrimack College where he had a successful undergraduate career and went on to play professional lacrosse for the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse (MLL). After two seasons with the Cannons, he was signed in the off-season to the Denver Outlaws, where he went on to win the MLL Championship in his first season. He worked at the Wolf Den Lacrosse Club in Winchester, Massachusetts instructing and teaching lacrosse to young players and giving private lessons. He now works as an Operations Manager and Logistics Engineer for Gold Bell, Inc., a wholesale produce supplier located in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He manages two on-site facilities that receive produce daily from Canada, Mexico, Chile, and Peru. • LEO NOCERA and Katie Patton were engaged over the holidays while visiting London, England. Katie and Leo met working at Disney where he is a Global Merchandise Sourcing Manager and Katie is a Global Product Strategist. They are to be married May 12, 2018 in Sandusky, Ohio; JARROD GOBBI and MIKE LYONS are both in Leo's wedding party.
Last summer, HENRY ALLAN completed his studies at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and began work towards a degree in journalism (his current career) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada in January 2017. He is hoping to transfer to New York University in New York, New York in 2018. • KATELYN BERNASCONI married Matthew Supan on December 31, 2016. She was back in New Hampshire in July, 2017 with Team 48, Chip Ganassi’s NASCAR Xfinity Team as their Lead Race Engineer and she was featured on New Hampshire’s local TV station as that week’s Hometown Hero. • JAEHWA CHOI wrote, “I am currently working in Korea as a recruiting consultant, and my job is very exciting regardless of how stressful it can be sometimes. I recently received the Hamptonia and saw Namsoo’s visit during Reunion (and he won the Marco Polo Award). Now, I have a new bucket list item to accomplish; to visit New Hampton with all available Korean alumni. I recently traveled to Taiwan and met WILLIAM TSAI ’07 and WILLIAM KAO ’07. • DANNY FITZPATRICK works as a Coffee Lab Assistant at Engelhart Commodities Trading Partners. He runs the day-to-day operations of the Coffee Quality Lab and provides Quality Control backup to the Coffee Trading Team among many other tasks. • LEANNE GALLETLY graduated May 19, 2017 with a Masters of Science in Library and Information Science from Simmons College. She recently joined Middlebury College as a librarian. • NICHOLAS M. MAGGIO was
2010
SARAH CHURBUCK is living in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area working as a Marketing and Communications Specialist. • MERRILL A. CLERKIN is a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Brookwood School in Manchesterby-the-Sea, Massachusetts and is participating in their Collaborative Internship Program with Lesley University. • STEPHANIE KENNEDY
married Stephen Homan on November 5, 2016 in Mt. Kisco, New York. Several of her NHS classmates attended including EMMA BERRY, LYDIA GILL, TYLER HILL, KAYLA WAGNER and ADDIE WEEKS. Stephanie is pursuing a
graduate degree in education with an emphasis on elementary education. Her husband works for Tower Hill Insurance as an actuary. They live in Gainesville, Florida. • JONATHAN LIEBMAN is working in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area as an Associate Consultant, Global Productized Services with Korn Ferry Hay Group. • KALEIGH TEAGUE is currently working as an Account Coordinator at Creative Office Pavilion in the Boston, Massachusetts area. • RILEY WEST (formerly Mimi Vecchione) graduated from Emerson College in Boston with a marketing/advertising/photography degree. Amy Wilson was her mentor at NHS and she continues her passion for photography today as a professional photographer in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area.
2011
TABER ENGELKEN received a degree in Philosophy and Business in the Liberal Arts from St. Lawrence University. • ALEX MILOFSKY returned to campus for Commencement 2017 to present his sister, KAYLA MILOFSKY ‘17, with her diploma. Alex lives in Virginia where he works as Finance Director at Mike Mullin for VA. • MAC WILLINGHAM enjoys living in Boston, Massachusetts and working as a Digital Advertising Specialist for PPL Labs.
2012
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Seth '12 and Lizzy (Ball) Liebert '12; wed on May 28, 2017, Amelia Island, Florida.
Asa Goldstock '16.
Paul Corapi '16 at West Point (USMA).
May 28, 2017 at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida. • MADELEINE BLAIS is on the Spring 2017 Dean’s List for the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. • BRANDON J. BORGHI will manage Fit Focus, a new fitness center which recently opened in Laconia, New Hampshire. • MARIELE CHAMBERS is working as a Social Media Account Coordinator at Kel & Partners in the Boston, Massachusetts area. • ELIZABETH ELCOCK is currently an Account Development Manager at Creative Office Pavilion in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area. • SYDNEY FRAZIER and Christopher Noble welcomed daughter Brooke Louise Arthur on May 30, 2017 at 4:40 pm. Brooke weighed 6 lbs., 8 oz. • CHRIS LOVERING graduated from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York last December with a marketing degree. He relocated to Nashua, New Hampshire and works for Vascular Technologies as an International Marketing Manager.
Durham, New Hampshire. • BRIANA CARDWELL graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine in May, 2017 and is attending Boston University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts. See page 32 for details of her winter visit to NHS to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. • SHAYLA HUBBARD graduated from Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts on May 14, 2017 with a degree in marketing. • CALEB KANE graduated from St. Lawrence University with a degree in Economics and Business in the Liberal Arts. • KAY MCMAHON graduated from Fairfield University in Fairfield Connecticut with a degree in Business Management-Human Resources and Allied Health Sciences. She joined the NHS Advancement Office as the Young Alumni Relations Coordinator in July, 2017. • ABIGAIL RUTT graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut on May 28, 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology-Neuroscience, and Behavior and Psychology. • ELLORY E. SHACKETT graduated from Saint Lawrence University in Canton, New York with a degree in African Studies/History. She was placed on the Spring 2017 Dean’s List at SLU. This fall Ellory joined the NHS History Department as an Intern. • MARCI WEINSTEIN was named to the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement for the Fall 2016 term at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania.
KIBBEE spent a semester abroad in Peru.
2013
JASON ALEXANDER graduated from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York on May 21, 2017 with dual degrees in History and Japanese. In Fall 2016 he earned the Dean’s Award with Distinction, awarded to students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher. • RYDER ARSENAULT graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine in May, 2017 where former Vice President Joe Biden was the Commencement speaker. Ryder was named to the 2017 NESCAC Baseball Spring All-Sportsmanship Team and the All NESCAC Baseball Second Team. • STEPHEN BOUZIANIS was named to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List for the University of New Hampshire in 66 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
2014
BRAYSON GRANT is at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts; he is loving it having recently completed his Junior year in which he made the Dean’s List. • ALEXANDRIA
2015
DEMPSEY ARSENAULT was named to the
IWLCA 2017 Division 1 Northeast Region Second Team. • BRETT CHATTERTON attends Cornell University in Ithaca, New York where he is majoring in Math and Economics, with a minor in Computer Science. Brett was placed on the Dean’s List of the College of Arts & Sciences for his first four semesters. • During MARCEL JOHNSON’S visit to campus to participate in the School’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration (see page 32), he shared that he will travel to Spain in September 2017 for a semester abroad. • TYLER LYDON was the 24th draft pick by Denver Nuggets in the 2017 NBA Draft. • SEAMUS TULLY joined the Carroll College Football team in Helena, Montana in January 2017 and is still eligible to play for the Saints for the next four years. • CONOR SOUCY was named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts where he is majoring in management.
2016
MORGAN BARLOW was named Player of the Week at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia as a member of the women's lacrosse team. Congratulations Morgan! • Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, freshman lacrosse goalie ASA GOLDSTOCK was named 2016 US Lacrosse All-American. Inside Lacrosse magazine listed Asa as the No. 3-ranked recruit in the nation. • HAILEY HUROWITZ was named to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. • JULIA SHRAY
DISPATCHES | CLASS NOTES
L to R: Siqi Wang '15, former faculty Pete Hutchins '01, and AJ Turner '15 at a Boston College basketball game.
was named to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List at University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. • NATALIE TUR was named to the Spring 2017 Dean's List at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.
Former Faculty
ANNIE ALOSA was named Athletic Director
for Bishop Brady High School in Concord, New Hampshire. • Each year, Character.org honors one individual for his or her long and steadfast commitment to the field of character education with the Sanford N. McDonnell Award for Lifetime Achievement in Character Education. This year, Hyde School, Bath, Maine, founder JOSEPH W. GAULD was the recipient of this prestigious award. Before founding Hyde School, Joe was a well-beloved teacher and coach at New Hampton School for many years. • WILL LEVY returned to the US recently and stopped in to see campus and old friends. It was great to see him! • HANS D. MUNDAHL was named Head of Sant Bani School, Sanbornton, New Hampshire, succeeding KENT BICKNELL ’65 who served in this capacity since the school was founded 44 years ago. Hans was previously an administrator at NHS, Director of Experiential Learning, Admission Counselor, Advisor, and Director of Technology Integration. He left NHS a few years ago to start his own consulting firm working with educational institutions around the country and assisting them with bringing more technology into the classroom. Congratulations Hans! • BRIAN J. SULLIVAN was appointed Assistant Head of School for Student Life at Fontbonne Academy in Milton, Massachusetts. • Craig Warren recently reached out seeking
information about his parents who worked at NHS in 1947-1948. His mother ANNE WARREN was School Nurse and his father CURTIS WARREN was a faculty member. Craig is currently a librarian at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut and recently stopped by to visit NHS and Tilton School campuses. • RICKER WINSOR wrote, “Hello from Surabaya, Indonesia, on the island of Java. Surabaya the second largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta, with about 3 million people in the city itself, and over 9 million in the larger metropolitan area. It is a busy, business city, growing in good ways and in “green” ways. It is a wonderful place to live, with fabulous food and the friendliest people in the world. Indonesia is a proud country with a very bright future. I have been painting steadily for forty-six years.” Ricker is hoping to be at NHS for Reunion Weekend 2018!
Athletic Trainer Adam Tyson has run the Boston Marathon 4 times and volunteered in the medical tent for 10 years.
REMEMBERING
Chris
Chris Willingham, Class of 1981, passed away unexpectedly in October 2015. Former faculty Charlene Joyce shared this note in his remembrance. "I miss Chris' incredible super powers; his ability to listen without judgement, his tremendous sense of compassion, his rye sense of humor, his fearless quest for the next big adventure and his undefinable zest for life."
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Joan Goshgarian (widow of Van McLeod ’65) and Nick Spaulding ’18 at 2016 Fall Sports Award where Joan presented Nick with the 2016 Scott McLeod Football Award.
Sebastian Byron, son of Jamie Lalos Byron ’97.
International Husky Reunion in Shibuya, Tokyo. L to R: with Shingo Ishida ’98, Yo Kosuge ’99, Jongkwan Lee ’98, Hidetaka Fukui ’98, Derrick Gordon ’97, and Emi Komatsu Brennan ’97.
Logan Cole-Cronin, daughter of Mandy Cronin ’98.
Steve Larkin ’04 with son Maverick Larkin.
Jean Troiano Stahlecker ’07 and her husband Felix Stahlecker.
Mike Andrews ’07 and his wife Christina.
Knox TP Collins, son of Nancy Collins ’98.
Demere Elizabeth Scalingi, daughter of Andrew Scalingi ’05.
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Jake Wohlfeil ’04, Laney Pearl and Mandy Wohlfeil.
Jaclyn Murray Soto ’07 and Abraham Soto.
Claire Lin LeBlanc, daughter of Sara LeBlanc ’01.
Emilie Cram ’07 and Dan Brewer at their July 1 wedding in Maine.
ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME In November 2016, preceding the annual Powder Keg tournament against Tilton School, New Hampton School hosted it’s bi-annual Hall of Fame celebration. The Athletics Hall of Fame celebrates the exceptional coaches, players, teams, and loyal friends of NHS athletics who have made great contributions both on the playing fields and in the community. As is true for our current student-athletes, our athletics program is about more than athletic achievement. It is about hard work and commitment, about relationships and teamwork, and about pride and humility. These individuals and teams have helped bring distinction, recognition, honor, and pride to New Hampton School and its athletic tradition. Pictured below are members of the 2016-17 Men's Varsity A Basketball team with 2016 Hall of Fame inductee, members of the 1964-65 Men's Varsity Basketball team. Back Row, L to R: Nate Friend '18, Peter Blust 17, Walker Miller '17, James Boeheim '17, Kimani Lawrence '17, Khalea Turner-Morris '17. Front Row, L to R: current Assistant Coach Simon Clement, Kristers Zorkis '17, Shandon Brown '18, Alford Dempsey '65, Hershell Norwood '66, Grant Robinson '17, Joel Powers '65, Alan Goode '65, William Armes '66, current Head Coach Nick Whitmore and Frank Motley '66.
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In Memoriam Sherry Hast '92
Sherry Hast, Class of 1992, passed away unexpectedly in the spring of 2017. Sherry was a well-loved day student from the Lakes Region of New Hampshire who worked hard to make every student feel welcome and part of the community. Family members, classmates and faculty gathered to honor Sherry Hast ’92 who passed away in March of 2017. The Class of 1992 provided the funds to plant a tree on the New Hampton School campus in memory of Sherry as their 25th Reunion Class Gift. Back Row, L to R: Brian Cox '92, Alison Kirk '90, Tony Shortway '92, George Fearons '92, Renee Tocci '92, George Hast (Sherry's father), and a Hast family guest. Middle Row, L to R: Kazuya Takigawa '92, Sarah Donovan, Dee Greenwood (Sherry's sister), Cailtin Dulac '93, Carolyn Santamaria '92, Jennifer Cox '92, and Patti Germani '92. Front Row, L to R: Jeff Scwartz '92 and Keith White '92.
ALUMNI
ROBERT GOLDTHWAITE RICHARD J. PETERSON ’38 RENTOUL C. GREVATT ’39 DONALD F. PERKINS (USAF RET) ’39 JAMES C. BRANHAM ’40 JOHN P. GLEASON ’40 P. C. BOYD ’43 LAWRENCE E. CHICK ’43 RODGER V. LYONS ’43 ROBERT W. LYONS ’44 DONN C. FENDLER ’45 GEORGE H. AINLEY ’47 JOHN L. THRESHIE ’47 RICHARD M. WHEELER ’47 70 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
CONRAD F. BUCK ’49 DONALD A. JEWETT ’49 JAMES A. ROBERTSON ’49 V. MICHAEL SCANLAN, T.O.R. ’49 WILLIAM C. GREER, III ’50 JUSTIN L. SALLAWAY ’50 DAVID D. OAKLAND ’51 GEORGE H. HUBERS ’52 WILLIAM J. BLEMINGS ’53 THOMAS J. GRADY ’54 RICHARD W. CLEVELAND ’56 JOHN J. HILL III ’56 ROBERT B. CONKEY ’57 DENNIS S. MORRILL ’57 GARDNER E. SMITH ’57
STUART E. HOULDEN ’58 WILLIAM H. BLACKWOOD ’64 ALBERT B. MARK ’64 LITTLETON R. BALL, JR. ’67 THORNTON W. FUGE ’67 MICHAEL C. RUBIN ’67 LAWRENCE B. GARLAND ’68 SCOTT M. MADSEN ’68 PETER W. MURCOTT ’68 DANN S. SHEFTELMAN ’68 JOHN W. WALSH, IV ’68 FRED G. STEVENS RAYMOND A. BUSKEY ’72 GREGORY B. MONROE ’73 STEPHEN A. HATFIELD ’76
DISPATCHES | IN MEMORIAM
LAWRENCE B. GARLAND '68 Longtime Boulder resident Lawrence B. "Larry" Garland '68 died unexpectedly on January 15, 2017 while on business in Burbank, CA at age 66. Larry grew up in Phoenix, AZ and graduated from New Hampton School in New Hampshire in 1968. He went on to receive his Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Virginia in 1972. On September 4, 1983, Larry married Wanda Kay Schmidt on Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder, CO. He was the founder and C.E.O. of Eldorado Trading Company, located in Broomfield, CO. Larry instilled his philanthropic values into his company through support of a variety of charitable deeds including yearly fundraisers for the support of Community Food Share. Larry was a youth soccer coach and an active adult leader in Boy Scouting for many years. He shared his passion for traveling the country and the world with his wife, Wanda. He instilled that passion for travel and sense of adventure in his children. His love of sailing began in his early years on the East Coast. Once he arrived in Colorado Larry discovered a new love of the mountains and explored them with his wife, Wanda. He loved being a businessman and the relationships he formed with people through it. He was president of his local H.O.A., and served as a board member of the Free Speech Coalition. Larry was a loyal New Hampton School alumnus, frequently attending Reunions and other events, and supporting the School. Surviving family members include his wife Wanda, of their home in Boulder, CO. His children Preston Garland of Longmont, CO, and Shauna Garland of Boulder, CO. He is also survived by his sister Leslie Cronquist and Mark Finn of Skull Valley, AZ, as well as nieces, a nephew, his in-laws, and many friends.
JENNIFER ELIZABETH GURECKIS '07 On April 23, 2017, Jennifer Elizabeth Gureckis, 28, lost her long and courageous battle with cancer. After initially fighting and beating brain cancer 5 years ago, she never took a day, hour or second for granted. A 3-year student at New Hampton School, she compiled 9 varsity letters while playing varsity volleyball, basketball and lacrosse. Her Junior year she received the Coaches Award in volleyball, the Defensive Player Award in basketball and she was inducted into the Cum Laude Society. Her Senior year was no different. For basketball she received the Vazifdar Award and was named the Joe Plaia Female Athlete of the Year. Longtime New Hampton Women’s Basketball Coach, Mark Tilton comments, “In my 50+ years of coaching, she ranks at the top of the many outstanding student-athletes I have been fortunate to coach. A leader by example, and a fierce competitor while at the same time compassionate and humble. She was the heart and soul of our basketball program. I truly value my time as her coach and friend. Our time together made me a better coach and person.” Jen completed her degree from St. Anselm College in 2011 with a Bachelor's in Biology even after her diagnosis. Jennifer's compassion for others was unmatched. She sought out clinical trials for her treatment with the hope her contribution would advance research toward finding a cure. Her family will continue to carry her compassion with support through the National Brain Tumor Society Walk in Boston with her Strength in Stride team. At Reunion 2017, the 10th Reunion for Jen’s Class of 2007, Jennifer Gureckis was posthumously recognized as the first recipient of New Hampton School’s Young Alumni Leadership Award. MALCOLM L. SUTHERLAND ’78 DARREN E. SMITH ’79 MATTHEW J. COUGHLIN ’80 ARTHUR J. WHITE ’82 JAMES K. STYS ’84 PETER C. THOMAS ’86 C. MORGAN ALDRICH, IV ’87 HANSY BERMUDEZ ’87 MARGARET S. WYSE ’88 MATTHEW R. VOHR ’91 SHERRY A. SULLIVAN ’92 STEPHEN M. RANDALL ’01 KIMBERLY R. CRAFT ’02 JAMES E. REGAN, IV ’06 JENNIFER E. GURECKIS ’07
FORMER FACULTY MR. BLAKELY B. BABCOCK AND MRS. JUDITH BABCOCK MRS. JUDITH GOGUEN MS. D. JUDITH HARVEY MR. PETER V. STERLING
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As part of Project Week 2017, The Art and Science of Baking traveled to the Baking School, King Arthur Flour in Norwich, VT. Maryellen Leach ’19, pictured here, hones her baking skills in an industrial kitchen.
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ADVANCEMENT | STATE OF THE SCHOOL REPORT 2016-2017
THE ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE Dear NHS Alumni, Families, and Friends, Thank you for your support of New Hampton School. The 2016-2017 fiscal year closed on June 30 with $2,578,309 in gifts. Once again, our school community has proven their loyalty to Husky Nation as evidenced by the names of donors that fill the following pages. The Fund for New Hampton received $822,067 in unrestricted donations, plus an additional $204,482 in restricted donations, for a grand total of $1,026,550! Gifts to The Fund for New Hampton provide access, opportunity, and innovation — in the classroom, on the fields, in the arts, and beyond. Below we've included a few notable highlights from the past year. We experienced unprecedented participation in support of the School. Our alumni demonstrated loyalty to their alma mater with a 37% increase in participation. They were joined by many other community members for an overall 21% increase in participation from the previous year. In addition to our generous donors, we are greatly appreciative of the countless volunteers who give their time and energy each year in support of our mission. Class Connectors, Reunion volunteers, phonathon callers, parent agents, event hosts, and countless others move New Hampton School forward in meaningful ways. This past year, we inducted our twenty-third Head of School Joe Williams, we dedicated our new, state-of-the-art Jacobson Ice Hockey Arena, and we established a successful partnership with The Walt Disney Family Museum to offer an animation course to our students. All these opportunities are possible because of the ever-growing New Hampton School community and your ongoing investment in our School. With gratitude,
SARAH DEBENEDICTIS Director of Advancement
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FACULTY & STAFF PARTICIPATION
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STEVE PERRY Trustee and Chair, Advancement Committee
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FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FUNDED
ADVANCEMENT | BOARD OF TRUSTEES
KARL V. KIMBALL '74 CHAIRMAN
Earlier this year, Karl Kimball ’74 took on the role of Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Karl has been a Trustee since 2011 and served as Chair of the Advancement Committee for several years. He brings a wealth of experience to the role and has worked in partnership with Peter Galletly to ensure a smooth transition.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-2018 RODNEY W. AMES, JR. ’02 Charlestown, Massachusetts JOSEPH ARDAGNA ’80, P’20 Roswell, Georgia VICTORIA A. BLODGETT ’80 Quechee, Vermont ALICIA BURROWS ’00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania STEVEN G. DELANEY ’65 Harrison, New York
F A M I L Y LEGACY
ALFORD J. DEMPSEY, JR. ’65 Atlanta, Georgia PETER W. GALLETLY ’73, P’09 Winhall, Vermont JEFFREY GLIDDEN ’68 Boxborough, Massachusetts DEAN P. JACOBSON ’68 Ocean Ridge, Florida KARL V. KIMBALL ’74 Chairman; Doylestown, Pennsylvania EARL R. LEWIS ’62 Boston, Massachusetts *CLARE MARTIN P’17 Sandy Springs, Georgia LORNA COBHAM MENDELSON ’87 Irvington, New York *CHRISTINE MIYACHI P’14, ’16 Laconia, New Hampshire
With the close of 2017, we honor yet another member of the Galletly family at New Hampton School. Peter Galletly ’73 has served on the New Hampton School Board of Trustees since 1995. Leading thoughtfully and humbly with the vision and financial acumen of a savvy businessman, he also served as Chairman of the Board from 2008-2017. Under Peter’s steadfast leadership, the School dramatically enhanced its physical campus and programmatic opportunities including the adoption of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The Galletly family legacy began when Donald Galletly graduated from New Hampton School in 1941. His brother Robert (Bob) C. Galletly, Sr. graduated in 1942. Bob, a consummate gentleman, successful businessman, and humble yet generous supporter of New Hampton School, served as Trustee and also, Chairman of the Board for many years. Peter has followed in his father’s footsteps, offering his own insight, perspective and expertise, and leading the school into an unprecedented era of financial stability. While the School will forever be indebted to the Galletly family for their philanthropic generosity and leadership, the legacy of family members that have attend New Hampton School is symbolic of a far greater loyalty and trust in our educational expertise. Brothers, Bob and Donald, followed by two of Bob’s children; Robert Jr. ’71 and Peter, and their respective daughters; Stacey ’00 and Leanne ’09, have all benefited from the New Hampton School experience. It is with great pride that we honor Peter Galletly for his service to the School. While he has stepped down from his role as Chairman, he has worked alongside Karl Kimball ’74 for the past year to ensure a smooth transition, and remains a strong presence on the Board of Trustees. We are confident that the collective vision of the family and their longstanding support will continue to leave a lasting legacy.
ROBINSON C. MOORE ’73 Groton, Massachusetts STEPHEN H. PERRY ’74 Greenville, South Carolina FREDERICK M. PEYSER III ’68 Underhill, Vermont CLARE ROTHSCHILD P’15 Chicago, Illinois MICHAEL P. WAGNER P’14, ’17 Mokena, Illinois DOUGLAS WENNERS P’16 Rye Beach, New Hampshire *BRAD WINER P’19 Charlotte, North Carolina JUN YAO Beijing, China ROBERT D. KENNEDY ’50, EMERITUS New Canaan, Connecticut JASON M. PILALAS ’58, EMERITUS North Palm Beach, Florida *Inducted in 2017
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Alperin Family Scholarship Fund Mary E. Avery Fund Mary A. Bartlett Fund Jeffrey Pratt Beedy Scholarship Fund Ellen Brown and George Woolsey Bierlin Trust Fund Mr. and Mrs. William Edwin Bierlin Sr. Trust Fund Butler and Class of 1948 Book Endowment Fund Butler Scholarship Fund Class of 1961 IB Endowment Fund Class of 1965 Scholarship Fund Class of 1966 Reunion Scholarship Fund Eva Dodge Fund W. R. and S. C. Dow Fund Coach Preston Eames Scholarship Fund David and Eleanor Eldredge Fund Farrelly-Gilmore Class of 1975 Fund George and Sandra Fearons Endowed Scholarship Fund Ora Field Fund Edward E. Ford Fund Donald R. Galletly Scholarship Fund General Endowment Fund Louis Gnerre, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund Harrison Golden Endowed Fund for Professional Development The GS Gives 2014 Scholarship Fund Barbara Guardenier Master Teaching Chair in Science Gurnett Trust Fund Luke and Ryan Haran Scholarship Fund Robert Kennedy ARC Endowment Fund Robert D. Kennedy '50 Scholarship Fund Keith Kidder Scholarship Fund David and Jane Heald Memorial Fund Learning Center Endowment Fund Richard Lilly Scholarship Fund Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Fund A. Stanley Little Fund Loeb-Tomasko Fund Charles G. MacVane, Jr. Scholarship Fund Mildred McEvoy Fund Menke Family Fund for Professional Development Fred Merrow Fund Milne Fund T.H. Moore and Norma Jean Moore Endowed Scholarship Fund New Hampton School Community Scholarship Fund Nolet Project Fund Guy Alang Ntang Scholarship Fund Ralph S. O'Connor Prize for Excellence in Teaching O'Connor House Endowment Fund Ordway Lecture Fund Ordway Student Aid Fund The Leonore Lane Paneyko Scholarship Fund Peyser Family IB Scholarship Fund Robert A. Phillips Scholarship Fund Pilalas Center for Math & Science Endowment The Pingree Family Theatre Endowment Fund Provost Scholarship Fund David Rice Fund Donald Richardson Fund Fritz Robbins Fund Timothy D. Romagna Memorial Fund for Music Matthew M. Rutter 1971 Memorial Scholarship Fund Ralph Shackett Scholarship Fund Fredrick and Grace Smith Fund Richard Sterndale Fund William D. Stirrup Fund Tessier/Tyson Cross Country Scholarship Fund Mark Tilton Endowed Fund for Professional Development Dewitt Wallace: Reader's Digest Endowed Fund Leslie J. Weed and Alice H. Weed Scholarship Fund Woodman Fund
$$545 $7,821 $552,658 $169,168 $85,172 $61,360 $17,512 $66,454 $34,322 $22,559 $47,843 $97,759 $3,339 $13,035 $86,392 $220,621 $13,035 $117,007 $706,769 $4,396,654 $60,269 $101,564 $212,420 $122,124 $335,142 $167,437 $1,907,826 $125,230 $98,171 $147,138 $30,625 $36,074 $67,779 $103,641 $30,520 $59,146 $13,035 $$13,035 $434,311 $132,432 $129,480 $39,940 $15,839 $66,112 $801,382 $5,471 $26,069 $56,355 $125,984 $40,109 $125,595 $63,662 $82,075 $164,175 $54,933 $52,137 $61,335 $101,018 $20,295 $122,424 $22,854 $1,046,331 $67,875 $107,730 $244,086 $715,404 $3,909
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GIVING SOCIETIES THE MESERVEY LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $25,000 and above
Joseph and Vasiliki Ardagna Igor Boldyrev and Elena Mineeva Clement Cole and Margaret Marshall Thomas and Shelia Fitzgerald David and Janice Henshaw John and Heath Honeycutt Jianxiang Huo and Ruizhen Zeng Thomas Kennedy Zhaohui Liao and Ying Tian Jeremy and Jane McCamic Stephen and Andrea Perry Frederick and Janis Peyser M. Whitson and Susan Sadler Geoffrey Schechter and Tina Hoffman Jonathan and Beverly Seymour Claude Sezalory and Laurence Hannequin Weidong Shen and Li Zhu Thomas Silvia and Shannon Chandley Peter Stirrup Denise Van Dyke Burgess John and Michele Yancey William and Barbara Yeager Jiangning and Hongjuan Zhao
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THE HUSKY PRIDE SOCIETY $100–$999
FRIENDS OF NEW HAMPTON $1–$99
THE GRANITE SOCIETY Members of the Granite Society have donated $1,000,000 or more to NHS over their lifetime. The Belfry Society distinguishes donors who have made a contribution for five consecutive years or more. Belfry Society members are noted throughout the Gift Report with a bell adjacent to their name.
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Regina St. Clair † and Robert St. Clair † Gregory and Desiree Wakeham George Winlock
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Anonymous Barry and Mimi Alperin Bennie and Stephanie Bray Christopher and Joy Corapi Thomas and Joyce Dailey Benjamin and Vanessa Duell Peter and Karen Galletly James Goldenberg and Gay Shanahan Barbara Jacobson Dean Jacobson Robert Kennedy Earl and Barbara Lewis Carl and Amy Liebert Louis and Cheryl Maiuri William and Nicole Morton Ralph and Becky O’Connor Jason and Rena Pilalas
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Robert and Donalda Secor William and Nancy Seldon Euginnia and William Seyferth Jeffrey Shackett and Carolynn Santamaria R. Jon Shackett Eric and Colette Shamberger Neal Shartar and Sheryl Anderson James and Carol Shattuck Casey Shaughnessy James and Susan Shaw Michael Sherwood Christopher and Ann Marie Shumway Pauline Silvia Frederick and Sandra Slamin Charles and Mary Smerlas Alice Smith and Pepper Gilbert Carey and Fanne Smith Carl Smith Craig and Alison Smith Daniel Smith David and Ginger Smith Donald and Suzanne Smith H. William and Patricia Smith John and Eleanor Smith Karl and Martha Smith Daniel and Emily Smith Peter Smith Stanton and Betty Smith Jeffrey and Kimberly Sollows Herbert Srolovitz and Eva Strofova Donald and Constance Stalker R. Neil and Marjorie Stalker L. Patricia Stanley Charles and Susan Stauffer
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Our young and creative philanthropists made a big (and warm) impact on campus last spring with a gift of a new fire circle overlooking campus. As is the tradition at New Hampton School, the senior class fundraises each year for a Class Gift, meant to be a legacy for their time on campus. The Class of 2017 chose to build a fire circle on campus that would become a gathering spot for students. “It was really important when deciding what the senior gift idea should be that it would best represent our class. It had to be a place of meeting. We as a senior class are so connected with each other and the school that the circle was an ideal gift for others to come together. Finally, and most importantly, it had to be a gift that we can all come back to, visit, and enjoy.” Barbara Duncan ’17, Senior Class Gift Committee Member and Student Body Co-President The Class successfully raised over $1,000 for the project and achieved 100% participation!
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Katherine Brewer James and Louise Brewster Rosemary and Benjamin Brewster Callum Bronson Brett Brown Charles and Carmelita Brown Graeme Brown Jordan Brown Meredith and Thomas Brown Shawn and Shanda Brown John Buck and Suzanne Walker Buck Matthew and Olana Buck John and Sharon Bucklin Scott and Krystan Bugbee F. Thomas and Dawn Burke Gerald and Alice Burke SeungWon Burm Kenneth Burr, Jr. Richard and Barbara Burt Friedrich and Margaret Buschmann Kerry Calley Charles Callif William Callif Vanessa Campbell Briana Cardwell Justin Carey Lucas Caruso Nicholas Caruso James Cautley Michelle Cautley Jun Cha Gabriel and Olga Chami William and Susan Champney Anne Chase Edward and Martha Chase Maya Chase Matthew Cheney Michele Cheney Carmela Chirinos Craig and Jennifer Churchill Ashley Clark Alvin Clemens, Jr. Simon Clement Gabrielle Cohen and David Davidson Matthew Cole Erika and Dan Collins John and Hilary Conkling Madeline Conkling Samuel and Norah Conkling Liam Conrad Frank and Irma Copenhaver Paul Corapi Daniel and Crystal Corey John and Daphne Correa Michelle Cote Robert and Shelly Coursey Robert Cramer
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Philanthropic gifts support Professional Development for faculty that directly impact teaching and learning for our students. Last year, Professional Development funds supported a number of opportunities for our dedicated teachers. Spanish Faculty Erica Shapey’s International Baccalaureate training in Spain is just one of the many examples of growth offered to our faculty through the generosity of our donors.
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Through campus-wide activities like Giving Tuesday, Senior Class Gift, or Relay for Life, students learn that giving back, in a variety of ways, does make a difference. Peter Blust ’17 spent his 2017 Project Week trip at the Kurn Hattin Home for Children, volunteering his time with young children less fortunate. He was so impacted by his time at Kurn Hattin, that when he was awarded the Harrison GoldenMark Tilton postgraduate award (a scholarship to put toward college) for his leadership, determination, and compassion, Peter asked that his scholarship be donated to Kurn Hattin. Peter’s selflessness and compassion are developed in part through a meaningful community and through the generous culture of New Hampton School. Following the example of philanthropic alumni and parents, Peter, too has learned the gift of giving back. 82 NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL • FALL 2017
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CLASS OF 1949 Byron Allen, Jr. W. Bruce Crowell Erik Dithmer Robert Dodge Jackson Lewis
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CLASS OF 1957 David Abraham J. Bradley Bealle Robert Cross Roger Durant Charles Fitch II Stanley Galper William Gifford Carter Haff Edward Koplow Daniel Larson Frank LiVolsi, Jr. George McEvoy
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Stuart Chandler Neil DeStefano Sean Dugan Peter Galletly William Goldberg Thomas Haas Nina Huntington T. Scott Jube Robinson Moore Kenneth Reever William Saturley Craig Smith
Brett Brown Donald Devaney Richard Frame, Jr. Jay George Christopher Golembe William Jones Ralph Ruggiero Mark Zurwell
Christopher Bradley Thomas Butcher John Conkling, Jr. Michael Gallagher Martin Gallwas John Miller Steven Nally R. Scott Piehler Tamar Colegrove-Piehler Joel Stern Stephen Thomas
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Lisa Falconi Perfield Alfredas Petkus Lesley Robbins Euginnia Seyferth Erin Walsh Miles Waniga
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Peter Blust James Boeheim III Callum Bronson Jordan Brown SeungWon Burm James Cautley Madeline Conkling Liam Conrad Taylor Curtis John Daley Makayla Dalphonse Chloe Davis Nathan Davis Torre Davy Patricio De La Fuente Garza Dominic Dimitroff Barbara Duncan Catherine Farr Williams Maurice Farwell Francesco Finali Nicole Foringer Stephen Friedler Anthony Gaines Katie George Cameron Gillies Egor Goz Sean Grogan Xiaochen Han Hui Yan Hao Walker Italia Ntwali Karibushi Arina Kazakova Jung Hoon Kim Gretchen Knowles Kimani Lawrence Dennis Leary Julia Lee Sierra Lee Christopher Lemay Wenhao Liang Mitchell Libby Guthrie Little Micah Little Joaquin Livinalli Marcano Van Mac Brighid Martin Tyler McFarland Matthew McGlynn Maximiliano McGuire Thomas McLarnon Walker Miller Kayla Milofsky Jared Mines Giovanni Montagna Jonathan Moore Weston Narewski Derek Nash Hao Ni Zai Nishimura Luzdali Ocasio Jennifer Okewunmi Maxwell Osborne Tianshuo Ouyang Inigo Perales Fornies Kaitlyn Petrocelli Victor Picanco Harrison Piper Maggie Purcell Ivana Riddle Rebecca Ripley
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Samuel and Kimberly Cress P’19 Alan Crocker P’04, ’07 Jerrica and Joshua Crowder P’19 Michael and Susan Cullinane P’08 Andrew Cutliff and Karen England P’17 Thomas and Joyce Dailey P’04, ’07 Pierre Davidson and Danielle Lacombe P’15 Brian and Jennifer Davis P’17 Brian Davis and Margaret Davis P’17 Kevin and Angela Davis P’18
Antoine Elhayek and Randa Elkasshanna P’18 Christian and Christine Esser P’18 Peter and Ellen Evans P’08 Katerina Farr Williams P’17 Norman and Margaret Farwell P’83 Scott Farwell P’17 Nan Fay P’89 Stephen and Priscilla Fay P’12, ’14, ’19 John and Catherine Flaherty P’18 Pamela Foringer P’17
Lisa and Daniel Davy P’17 Howard Deahr and Kathlene McGrail P’18 Raymond and Tricia DeBlois P’19 John and Kathryn Delea P’09 Francis and Heidi Dietrich P’19 Nicolas Diez and Alicia Londono P’19 Holly Dillon P’16 Charles and Alisa Dimitroff P’17 Beth and Earl Dodge P’07, ’09 Robert and Sandra Donnelly P’15, ’18, ’20 Robert and Lisa Drew P’11 David Driscoll P’10 Francis and Kelly Driscoll P’04 Benjamin and Vanessa Duell P’17 David and Shayne Duggan P’19 Rhys and Anna Dulac P’18 April and Patrick Dumont P’18, ’19 Craig and Pam Duncan P’17 Jill Duncan P’04, ’05 and Richard Wargo Joseph and Lori Dunlap P’19 Richard Dupee and Ailene Price P’98 Warren and Gail Ehrlich P’18
Marc Frader and Janis Hersh P’06 Margaret and Richard Frame P’04, ’10 Richard Frame, Sr. P’76 Thomas and Cheryl Franco P’07, ’18
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Gifts to facilities also impact programs. For many years, New Hampton School offered a highly popular ceramics program. When the ceramics studio required significant renovations, the ceramics program fell to the wayside as other projects took precedent. A generous gift from the Caruso Family (Ralph, Andrea, Catrina ’19 Caruso and Albert Costa GP’19) funded the renovations to bring a ceramics studio, now the Caruso Ceramics Studio, back to campus. With their support, we transformed a classroom space into a qualified ceramics space with proper ventilation and infrastructure to support a ring kiln as well as purchase new updated equipment for a contemporary studio, overall broadening our art offerings. “We are very excited to be part of this project and hope it will inspire other people to do the same,” Andrea Caruso P’19.
Charles and Deanna Ashing P’80 Peter and Jennifer Baker P’17 Karen Bald P’18 Jeffrey and Melissa Barlow P’16 Margaret and Michael Barnett P’91, ’94 Jeanne Baron P’12 John and Amy Baron P’17 Michael Barry and C. Bjerklie-Barry P’11 Robert and Wendy Beaudet P’16, ’19 Jay and Teri Beckoff P’16 Eric and Kimberly Bergstol P’18 Charlene Berry P’11, ’15 Jennifer and Thomas Berry P’07, ’10, ’15 Jeffrey and Cynthia Black P’01, ’04, ’06 Philip and Jennifer Boisvert P’16, ’20 Igor Boldyrev and Elena Mineeva P’15, ’18 Gail Boulton P’17 Morgan and Eileen Brady P’13 Leonard Branche and Darlene Roach-Branche P’20 Angela and Bobby Braswell P’20 Bennie and Stephanie Bray P’14
Kristof Tanos Vanessa Thau Christian Thomas Nussara Tieanklin Fernando Travessoni Khalea Turner-Morris Lukas Uhler Valeria Vivas Peter Vorsa Jack Wagner Zixiong Wang Emma Wellington Fabian Witzenbichler Paige Yount Zhen Zheng Han Zhou Kristers Zoriks
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Sarah and Samuel Goos P’12, ’14 Cynthia Gordon P’07 Mark and Cynthia Gould P’00 Hugh Greville and Brenda Bravener-Greville P’18 Peter and Marion Grillo P’09 John and Denise Grogan P’17 Edgar and Barbara Guardenier P’89 Michael and Lisa Gunski P’15 Jeffry Guttadauro and Jennifer Franco P’18 Raymond and Maria Haarstick P’19 Ruth and George Haivanis P’04 Paul Hamel P’07, ’08 Lynda Haran P’97 Paul and Victoria Harlow P’01 James and Doreen Harriman P’20 Alan and Donna Hart P’07, ’12 Dale Hart P’04 George and Ruth Hast P’92 Barbara Hausman P’20 Jonathan and Margaret Healey P’18, ’20 Carina Hellstrom P’19
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Clare Martin, parent to Brighid ’17, gives back to New Hampton School through her time, talent, and treasure. Though her daughter has graduated, Clare remains connected to New Hampton School, serving as a Trustee, parent ambassador and supporter of The Fund for New Hampton. “The commitment of the NHS team to the well-being of the students is evident everywhere – the obvious care with which the campus is maintained, the wholesome food offerings, frequent communications from teachers and advisors and most of all in the academic, social and personal growth of our daughter during her time at NHS.”
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Jeff and Joanne Osborne P’17 Lorna Outerbridge P’08 Robert and Marsha Page P’84 Gilbert and Patricia Palmer P’00 Leona Paul P’81, ’85 Kenneth and Barbara Pearson P’89 Eduardo Perales and Idoia Fornies P’17 Michael and Elisabeth Petrocelli P’17 Philip and Sandra Petschek P’20 Alex and Jodi Phelps P’20 Donald and Lisa Picard P’18, ’20 William and Lucy Pingree P’12 Mark Pitts and Suzan Ballmer P’20 Vincent and Patricia Plansky P’77 Christina and Robert Pollock P’94, ’97 Thomas and Robyn Prentice P’20 Stephen and Virginia Provost P’06 Kevin and Doris Purcell P’17 Christopher and Gwen Randall P’08 Ronald Rayevich P’91 Joseph Reineman, Jr. P’13, ’19 Sarah Reineman P’13, ’19 John and Karen Repine P’14 Peter and Karen Rives P’18, ’19 Melissa and Richard Rizzitano P’19 Clyde and Monique Robinson P’17 James and Kimberly Roman P’20 R. Edward and E. Lorraine Rose P’81 Cynthia and Andrew Roth P’13, ’17, ’18 Clare and Douglas Rothschild P’15 Dana and Janice Rowan P’19 Teresa and Mark Samperi P’17 Joseph and Roberta Santamaria P’92, ’95, ’97 David and Amy Sayles P’19 Geoffrey Schechter and Tina Hoffman P’19 Peter Schiot and Gail Ladd P’98 Jeanmarie Scire P’17 Paul and Veronica Scribano P’19 Robert and Donalda Secor P’19 Michael and Janet Seigle P’13 Jonathan and Beverly Seymour P’18 Claude Sezalory and Laurence Hannequin P’18 Jeffrey Shackett and Carolynn Santamaria P’09, ’13 Scott and Katherine Shallow P’17 Eric and Colette Shamberger P’17 Scott and Nicole Shelden P’17, ’20 Weidong Shen and Li Zhu P’19 Christopher and Ann Marie Shumway P’18 Thomas Silvia and Shannon Chandley P’18 J. and Carly Sloan P’97 Alice Smith and Pepper Gilbert P’19 Donald and Suzanne Smith P’20 Frederick Smith, Jr. P’72, ’79, ’81, ’83 H. William and Patricia Smith P’71 Richard Snow P’17 Jeffrey and Kimberly Sollows P’19 Gerald and Nancy Soucy P’15 Herbert Srolovitz and Eva Strofova P’15 L. Patricia Stanley P’15 Ian and Jennifer Swope P’20 Michael and Joy Sydney P’00 Jon and Annette Tallarida P’11, ’12 Michael and Judith Tamposi P’08, ’11
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Valentin Tapsoba and Theresa Gruber-Tapsoba P’18 Lynn Knowles Taylor and Peter Taylor P’17 Stephan Taylor and Elizabeth Snowden-Taylor P’14 Sean and Nancy Teague P’10 Joel Teeven P’19 Nancy Teeven P’19 Thomas and Diane Tessier P’06 Wrenele Theme P’16 Stephen and Carol Thomas P’16, ’17 William Thorpe and Colleen Ryan P’18 William and Christine Torphy P’18 Mark and Pamela Troiano P’07 Joseph and Jacqueline Truesdale P’18 Chester and Mary Truskowski P’02 Kelley Tully P’15 Anthony and Maria Tur P’16 Brian and Courtney Turgeon P’16 Jerrel and Ingrid Uhler P’17 Craig and Paula Vadala P’15 Denise Van Dyke Burgess P’14 Donald and Katy Van Dyne P’19 Vasil and Lisa Vorsa P’17 Lynn Wadhams P’88 Gina and Gregory Wagner P’10 Michael and Lisa Wagner P’14, ’17 Gregory and Desiree Wakeham P’15 Weizhong and Wei Wang P’20 David and Debora Webster P’95 Joseph and Karen Wellington P’17 Douglas and Eleni Wenners P’16 Jonathan and Katharine West P’13 Gary and Michaeline Westergren P’86 Joseph Wheelock and Andronica Stanley-Wheelock P’18 George and Rhonda Wilcox P’16 Scott and Kirsten Wilkinson P’19 Allen and Janet Williams P’05 James Williams and Melissa Otis P’19 Michael and Tracey Williams P’18 Erica and Sean Willingham P’19 Amy Wilson and Russell Brummer P’16, ’18 Brad and Elizabeth Winer P’19 Stephen and Kathleen Winslow P’12 Stephen and Carol Wishoski P’02 Robert and C. Wolcott P’90 Edward and Lisa Wolf P’20 Kenneth and Tracy Wood P’20 Erin Woods P’19 Jianhua Yang and Song Zhao P’19 Jinqiang Zhang and Qing Ma P’20 Jiangning and Hongjuan Zhao P’19 Tao Zheng and Hailing Shi P’17
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Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Conneston Construction, Inc. Delta Air Lines Denver Foundation Fidelity Charitable FMC Corporation Charity Trust Account Follett Corporation IBM Matching Grants Program Jewish Communal Fund Jewish Community Foundation Jewish Federation of Cincinnati JP Morgan Charitable Giving Program Kemper Educational & Charitable Fund Lola B. Grillo Foundation Loring Wolcott & Cooledge Charitable Trust Lovering Volvo LPL Financial Foundation Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Mildred H. McEvoy Foundation National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation New York Community Trust Schwab Charitable Fund Shell Oil Company Foundation Singer Family Foundation The Sol Foundation State Street Foundation Terrain Planning & Design LLC United Technologies Voya Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Winer Family Foundation
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Aetna Foundation, Inc. AmazonSmile Foundation Arnold Baggins Foundation, Inc. Ayco Charitable Foundation Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Barings Real Estate Advisers LLC The Boston Foundation Boston Scientific Employee Giving Bray Family Trust Cisco Systems JustGive
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HONORARY GIFTS Jamie Arsenault The Bandoian Family Nathan G. Barry ’11 Brett Benzio Jennifer Berry ’83 Steven Berry ’11 Brady Black ’04 & Tommy Black ’06 Madeline Blais ’12 Rosemary Brewster Meredith Brown Craig Churchill Sam Conkling ’85 Alitia Cameron Cross ’88 Erin Marshall Cyr ’00 Patrick DeBenedictis Kevin Driscoll ’10 Marilyn Dupee Carole Eichenbaum Matt Fisk Douglass Fox ’68 Peg Frame Joe Gauld Cindy Glidden Lou Gnerre Sumner Hawley Justin and Bekka Joslin Shawndra Kesselring Veronica Lima-DeAngelis Chris Little Rick Marcella Mark Marino ’12 Kyle Masterson Will McCulloch Dan McLeod ’65 Coach Mike McShane Andrew Menke Bud and Jinga Moore’s children Norma Jean “Jinga” Moore Pam Mulcahy J. Philip O’Hara ’51 Dan Paradis Donald Picard Erik Prezpiorka Russ Rayevich ’91 Joe Sampson Molly Schiot ’98 Jonathan Schwab Erica Shapey Jeffrey Sherman ’12 Justin Simon Charlie Smith Luke Tobin Seamus Tully ’15 SaraTyson Sam Webster ’95 Nick Whitmore and B Cornog Kevin Williams ’05 Amy Wilson Chelsea Woodard Reunion Year 1952 Steve & Rocky ’75 The NHS Ground Crew 1821 SOCIETY David Abraham ’57 and Johanne L. Abraham George W. Ahl, Jr. ’44 Irving T. Bartlett Jr. ’42 † Peter J. Bergen ’50 †
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