AROUND CAMPUS
David Haight Retires
A Jimmy Buffett Evening
Before the dust had settled from grad‑ uation ceremonies, members of the Derryfield community were back on campus to honor a man who has quiet‑ ly dedicated 32 years of service to the School. David Haight has impacted the lives of over one thousand Derryfield students during his time at the School, and those numbers were reflected in the attendance at his retirement dinner. As guests arrived, they signed a book created for David by Andy Moerlein. After dinner, guests moved to the Auditorium to celebrate and roast their guest of honor. Faculty members Ed Lemire and Betty Jipson hosted the program, which featured reflections by former Heads of School Bill Pfeifer and Nancy Boettiger. Jim Speigel created a montage of all of David’s appearances in Derryfield dramatic productions over the years. Bruce Berk, Rob Bradley, and Dick Anthony lightened up the
The 2004 Parents’ Association Auction, chaired by Nigel Donovan, was the most successful auction ever. On the evening of Sunday, May 2nd, the Way‑ farer Inn was transformed into Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville by several cre‑ ative parent volunteers. Past parent, Rick Morgan, and current parent, Carol O’Reilly, arranged a $5,000 spon‑ sorship through their company, Boston Private Value Investors in Concord. The evening featured a reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction. The festive atmosphere loosened purse strings, and coercive auctioneer, Jim Morgan, frequently pushed the bidding to new heights. A trip to Tuscany raised the most money of all items, and Steve Cohen won a trip to LaQuinta Resort in the auction raffle. Some of the more popular items included dinner and a movie with Latin guy Chris McNeil, a pie a month for a year from Andy Moerlein, front row seats for graduation, and tickets to see Jimmy Buffett at Fenway. The event raised over $65,000 for the School and a fun time was had by all.
Bruce Berk, Rob Bradley, and Dick Anthony roast David Haight during his retirement party.
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David Haight and his family laugh over memories of his time at Derryfield.
mood with a thorough roasting of their colleague and friend. The program was capped off by a few words from Jim Hendrix ’77, Ellie Cochran ’69, and Randy Richardson, who presented David with several gifts and announced that $35,000 had been raised in his honor for the Bailey Milne Fund. At the end of the evening, it was clear to all what a positive impact David has made during his time at Derryfield.
Creative Writing Contest Congratulations to winners of the 2004 Creative Writing Contest, announced at the final All‑School Assembly. For Non‑Fiction, first prize went to Nicholas Nardini ’05; second to Beth Frieden ’04; third to Jennifer Cox ’06 and Leslie Stonebraker ’04; and honorable men‑ tion to Geoffrey Kirsch ’04. For Fiction, first prize went to Nicholas Nardini ’05; second to Kimberly Cohen ’05; and honorable mention to Christina Nyquist ’05 and Geoffrey Kirsch ’04. For Poetry, first prize went to Beth Frieden ’04; second to Geoffrey Kirsch ’04 and Leslie Stonebraker ’04; and honorable mention to Isaac Wheeler ’06 and Geoffrey Blanding ’04. The Creative Writing Contest is judged by a panel of members of the English Department.
Derryfield parent Jim Morgan rallied the troops to bid on items during the live auction.
Derryfield Today – Spring 2004