Fall 2019 The GAM - The Authentic Voice

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Authentic Voice

expressing identity, creativity, passion, and mastery

FALMOUTH ACADEMY the giving issue

Fall 2019

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GAM: “A social meeting of whale ships ... with all the sympathies of sailors [and] all the peculiar congenialities arising from a common pursuit.”

Falmouth Academy 7 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA 02540 508-457-9696 falmouthacademy.org

Administration Matthew Green, Head of School Michael Earley, Assistant Head of School Petra Ehrenbrink, Academic Dean Pamela Clapp Hinkle, Director of Development Julie Bradley, Director of Admission and Enrollment Management Carmen DiSanto, Director of Finance & Operations

2 Up Front 7 Classroom and Beyond 12 Centerpiece | Finding their Voices 22 Mariner Stars 24 Alumni News 28 People of FA 31 2018-2019 Gratitude Report

Editorial Staff Amy Galvam, Director of Communications Barbara Campbell, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Crissy Torruella, Associate Director of Annual Giving and Development Operations Photos: Barbara Campbell, Mimi Cleary P’19, Carol DiFalco, Leah Fasten P’22, P’25, Amy Galvam, Mia Galvam ’22, Susan Moffat, Jackie Yanch, FA Archives Design: Julianne Waite

Mission Harnessing the power of inspired learning in a world-renowned scientific and vibrant artistic community, Falmouth Academy emboldens each student to take creative and intellectual risks to confidently engage the challenges of our times.

Guiding Values

On the Cover: The Spring Art Showcase and Concert Each spring, the arts department hosts a show and concert featuring student artwork and performances. The art show is a culmination of all the student elective art from the academic year and the concert showcases all student musicians and vocalists. Both events invite seniors to showcase their artistic and musical careers at Falmouth Academy, either through a retrospective art exhibit or a musical solo of their choosing.

Cover: Camden Emery ’19 performs “Bach Cello Suite No. 5 Prelude” and “Gabriel's Oboe” on the cello for his senior solo. Camden is studying at Champlain College in Burlington, VT. Above: Samuel Perry ’19 as the U.S. President in The Mouse that Roared. Samuel is studying at Union College in Schenectady, NY.

We value the beauty of knowledge and the joy of conversation.

We value collaboration and generosity of spirit.

We value the power of a culture of kindness.

We value relationships built on trust, respect, and direct communication.

We value the wonder of imagination.

We value each student’s pursuit of diverse challenges and opportunities.

We value teachers as models of confident, rich adulthood.

From the Head of School

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expect that there are more than a few alumni who can recall the first announcement they made at a Falmouth Academy All-School meeting. For some it was as early as seventh grade, perhaps reporting a sports result or wishing a friend a happy birthday. For others, it may have come in the form of calling out members of the community for behavior that just isn’t who we are.

For still others, the courage and confidence to raise a hand and speak in front of peers and teachers did not set in until senior year.

When it comes to the important task of managing our daily meeting, one of the best pieces of advice I received from a colleague was to resist the temptation to correct, clarify, or add to a student announcement, regardless of how well or how poorly it was phrased or delivered. “You have to let them grow into it; let them make mistakes without fear of correction,” he told me.

“They’ll get there.” Some refer to this feeling of “growing into it,” of figuring out who you are, what you believe, and how to communicate those beliefs to others as “finding your voice,” the roots of which seem to germinate within the rich soil that is Falmouth Academy.

In this issue of The GAM, you will read about just a few of the programs that intentionally target the development of the important public speaking skills for which the school is well-known.

The annual Greek Drama festival, which challenges small teams of seventh graders to select, cast, interpret, script, and perform scenes from Greek mythology, always plays to a packed house. Just a year later, as eighth-graders, these same students stand alone on stage before peers and parents and render by memory lengthy speeches that they find personally meaningful. These seminal events set the stage for a series of similarly challenging public speaking exercises in upper school: debating the relative merits of Athens and Sparta, researching and orally defending a thesis, speaking annually to a team of judges at the Science and Engineering Fair, and paying tribute to a fellow senior at graduation in June, to name but a few. It is no wonder that in survey after survey, our alumni cite “finding their voice,” as among the most valuable outcomes of their Falmouth Academy education.

And of course, none of this would be possible without the ongoing and humbling generosity of our families and many friends. One can draw a straight line between the hundreds of names and contributions enumerated in this, our annual Giving Issue, to the nearly 1,900 (and growing!) Falmouth Academy alumni and 215 current students who are exercising their voices every day, or, to borrow from our noble mission statement, “confidently engaging the challenges of our times.”

On their behalf, I thank you for your support of the inspiring learning being staged, performed, and delivered at Falmouth Academy every day. We are lucky to have such friends.

Sincerely,

Matthew Green Head of School

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Music in the Mountains George Scharr (pictured above), along with Paul Weller, Suzan Scharr, Cindy Weller, and Emily Turner took 23 upper-school instrumentalists for an immersive experience of music and nature. For 14 years, Mr. Scharr has coordinated this trip to the White Mountains in order to give students the opportunity to focus on their music outside of their regular routine. Out of the five days, the students practiced for two full days and then performed at least once a day at local venues. When not practicing or performing, the group took advantage of the beauty around them while they hiked, swam, and explored the Mt. Washington Valley.

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above (l-r): Silas Clark ’21, Samuel Perry ’19, Sarah Kerr ’19, Heather Wang ’19, Spencer Goldsmith ’22, and James Goldbach ’21

Stars Shine in Summer Events at Falmouth Academy Two big-name performers graced the Hermann stage of the Simon Center for the Arts this summer. Marin Hinkle, who plays Rose in the Emmy-winning The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, was interviewed by Head of School Matt Green on August 17 as part of the Falmouth Academy Community Series.

She said, “As with much of life, there has been a lot of luck in my success. But by also being an open human being who loves learning and remaining curious, I help make things happen. Success has a lot to do with being curious.”

The Falmouth Academy community was also treated to a performance by singer/ songwriter Livingston Taylor on August 24.

Mr. Taylor picked up his first guitar at the age of 13 and began a 50-year career in songwriting, performing and teaching.

top right: Head of School Matt Green with actress Marin Hinkle. right: Livingston Taylor with Falmouth Academy musicians (l-r) James Goldbach ’21, Sam Thrasher ’22, and Keller Feronti ’24. below: Livingston Taylor captivated a sold-out performance in the Hermann Theater, Simon Center for the Arts.

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Spring Drama Production Students at Falmouth Academy can pursue their passions or try something new whether on the lacrosse field, in the darkroom, or on stage. The drama department produces three plays a year—two open to all students and one just for middle school. This spring, Mrs. Ledwell directed the cast in The Mouse that Roared.

Greek Drama Festival This festival is a capstone project for seventh grade where students are randomly assigned a group and a myth and instructed to research, write, choreograph and perform a dramatic re-telling. The festival takes place on the last Friday of the school year. Last spring, the Class of 2024 performed excerpts from the stories of King Midas, Perseus, Jason and the Argonauts, Atalanta, Oedipus, and Persephone.

Spirit Week Spirit Week is an end-of-the-year tradition complete with friendly class competitions and feats of skill such as egg-toss, three-legged race, and tug-of-war. Points are awarded for winning events, artistic expression, and class participation.

Left: Devin Waite ’19 and Ethan Pratt ’22 in the spring drama production.

Top: 7th graders pose together in costume at the Greek Drama Festival.

Above: Hannah Stillman ’19 is depicting Jellyfish vs Plastic Bags, the winning theme for Clash Day 2019.

Mark Chester, The Bay State

By Noah Glasgow ’21

Massachusetts photographer Mark Chester visited the Advanced Photography elective on Wednesday, September 25. He sat in on our class and then toured us through his exhibit, The Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape, on display in the Driemeyer Gallery in the Simon Center. A self-taught photographer, Mr. Chester’s exhibit is a black and white portrait series of naturalized US citizens from around the world. Taking the photographs has been a decades-long process, Mr. Chester explains, a game of “six degrees of separation” connecting immigrant communities from across the state. Getting to know his subjects has proven an integral part of his work, with many hailing from countries as far-flung as Malawi, Brunei, and even North Korea.

Mr. Chester was eager to talk to us about our interest in photography, and his excitement over a group of young phtographers was obvious. “People are taking more photographs… it indicates that people are looking around more,” he said. “Mark [Chester] talked about being invisible when taking street photos, and I really related to that,” said Ellie Thomas ’21, whose photography often focuses on human subjects. Mr. Chester’s visit was a welcome opportunity for us to discuss photography with a real-world professional. He plans to return this fall to speak to history classes together with Collin Mickle, a local immigration attorney. The Bay State exhibit is endorsed by the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) with the aim of raising awareness, encouraging tolerance, celebrating diversity, and affirming the contribution of immigration to a healthy society.

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Global Climate Awareness, September 20 Students Cheer on Wounded Warriors Members of the Engage elective, led by Julie Swanbeck and Carol DiFalco, rallied the Falmouth Academy community to show their support for wounded veterans.

Max Djikaev ’20 said, “I wanted to do this because, regardless of political beliefs, we should support the service and sacrifice of the soldiers who often return from war with severe physical and mental challenges.”

On Thursday, September 12, students, faculty and staff, who were free during 3rd or 4th period, joined other spectators along the Shining Sea Bike Path off Depot Avenue to cheer on soldiers braving the rain to ride in the Wounded Warrior Project's Cape Cod Soldier Ride. The week prior to the ride, art supplies and paper were set out in Morse Hall during All-School Meeting for students to make cards to uplift and thank veterans.

Carole Keeney from the Falmouth Military Support Group, who helped organize local support, extended heartfelt thanks to Falmouth Academy on behalf of the soldiers.

As a group of Falmouth Academy students gathered on the Falmouth Village Green in solidarity with other climate change activists worldwide, Head of School Matt Green invoked the mission statement in his remarks at All-School Meeting. He reminded those gathered that we “strive to take creative and intellectual risks to confidently engage the challenges of our times.” He said, “I am optimistic that this challenge can be met, and when it is, it will be by people with a rich understanding of history, deep and broad scientific skills, and the moral courage to do the right thing. In other words, people like you.” (l-r) Mateo Darack ’23, Josie Leveque ’25, and Petra Brienza ’23

above (l-r): Clara Athern ’24, Charlotte Lukas ’24, Thalia O’Neil ’24, Adele Francis ’24, Rocco Imbrogno ’24, Joseph Childs ’24, Oisin McVey ’24, Nate Holmes ’24, Mr. PK Kennedy, Loek Atema ’24, Lucca MacDonald ’21, Sarah Thieler ’22, and Tasha Sudofsky ’22 6

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Wunderbar Together: A Sustainability Summit The Goethe-Institut Chicago and Germany’s “Wunderbar Together” program sponsored Dr. Petra Ehrenbrink and four students studying German, to travel to Loyola University’s Lake Shore campus over Memorial Day weekend for the Sustainability Summit 2019.

What will it take to power our lives, eat well, and restore the Earth at the same time? What will we need to thrive as we make the shift toward a sustainable future?

These were only some of the questions that awaited the Falmouth Academy delegation at the Summit, where experts shared information about systems, anticipatory and creative thinking, the importance of diversity and multiple perspectives, and links between STEM and German. left (l-r): Maisie Saganic ’21, Tasha Sudofsky ’22, Isabelle Santamauro ’20, and Ella Heywood ’21

When I heard about the Sustainability Summit I knew I wanted to go to learn how I can be a more eco-friendly member of society. The Summit opened my eyes to the need to incorporate environmentally conscious ideas into all aspects of life. For example, I realize now how much daily commuting and single-passenger car travel damages the environment, which can be partially addressed through thoughtful city planning that includes bike paths and reliable public transportation.

At Falmouth Academy, I see a lot of initiatives in place that make me proud such as recycling and composting, our wind-turbine, a big garden and greenhouse, and a network of school buses. I wonder what else we can do?

Tasha Sudofsky ’22

Learning About Ourselves Through the Lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Last fall, middle-school students, along with School Counselor Carol DiFalco, attended a day-long diversity conference at Beaver Country Day in Newton, MA for students of color, varying abilities, and LGBTQ sponsored by the Association of Independent Schools New England (AISNE). In the spring, Carol DiFalco and Director of Communications Amy Galvam, members of Falmouth Academy’s Diversity and Inclusion faculty working group, chaperoned at the two-day AISNE Students of Color Conference held at St. Mark’s School in Southboro.

Last year, middle and upper school students of color with an interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) formed an affinity support group that is now actively discussing how they want to shape their experience and contribute to the wider conversation of DEI. A group of faculty members with a shared interest in exploring these issues took up similar work that continued through the summer with readings and reflection and then shared with the wider faculty during back-to-school meetings. This good work will continue throughout the school year.

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CLASSROOM AND BEYOND Rock, Paper, Scissors? No, Rock, Printmaking, Social Psych Falmouth Academy continues to help students follow their passions by offering new and eclectic electives. This fall, students in Social Psychology with Carol DiFalco are learning how social interactions and the environment shape our common behaviors and beliefs and how our individual actions shape the experience of those around us.

Artists who have completed Intro to Drawing can try their hand at Printmaking with Lucy Nelson, where they create dynamic images with a focus on graphic design.

Rock Band allows musicians of all instruments to play pop, rock, and blues and learn how these musical genres are born out of the classics. Taught by George Scharr and Jay Goldbach, students may find themselves playing 12-bar blues one minute and Wipe Out with its legendary drum and guitar solos the next.

top: Ella Keohane ’23 inspects her print as art teacher Lucy Nelson looks on. above: Charlotte Ray ’23, Julia Mele ’23 and Maria MacDonald ’23 read through an assignment for Social Psychology. left: Sam Thrasher ’22 takes his turn on the drums in Rock Band.

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“When You Learn, Teach. When You Get, Give” The quote above by Maya Angelou sets the stage for Falmouth Academy’s new peer mentor program. This year, each 8th grade student has been paired with an upper school student from 11th or 12th grade who has volunteered to be a peer mentor. Recalling back to what it was to be a middle school student on the cusp of high school, these older students are choosing to give back and shepherd younger students through social and academic challenges.

What these older students may not realize is how they will benefit as well from sharing their time and attention as companions and role-models.

New mentors met for a three-hour training session at the end of summer with Assistant Head of School Mike Earley, School Counselor Carol DiFalco, and guest speaker Kelly Ashton-Welch to learn about positive communication, active listening, and boundaries. Mr. Earley, Ms. DiFalco, and Mr. Ledoux will support this new group throughout the year. When asked about the genesis of the group Carol DiFalco said, “Navigating adolescent issues with a positive older peer can ease the transition from middle school to high school. It also helps older students with empathy, communication, and leadership.”

above: Patrick Shachoy ’24 and Ainsley Ramsey ’19 below: Peer mentors: back row (left-right) Robert Ciaffoni ’20, Silas Clark ’21, Saniya Rajagopal ’21, Paige Francis ’21, Emma Fletcher ’20, Ethan Fan ’20, Isabelle Santamauro ’20, Maya Peterson ’21, Justine Clement ’21, Arian Islam ’20; front row (left-right) Chloe Lapierre ’20, Ava Poole ’20, Ainsely Ramsey ’20, Bailey Jordan ’20, Marco Farina ’20, Liadan Gallagher ’20, Ellie Mattison ’20, Casandra Douglass ’20, and Kenzy Markello ’20. (not present: Victoria Searle ’21, Alice Tan ’21, Ellie Thomas ’21, Eliza Chun ’21, and Cameron MacLean ’21).

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Seniors Create a Pack-It-In, Pack-It-Out Legacy What do we want as our legacy? This question was the premise of the first day-long Senior Class Retreat held this fall at Highfield Hall. For a class that takes great pride in its individuality, the process of weaving together their strengths to advance the dynamic of their grade as a whole was a challenging but welcome endeavor.

Because everyone leaves a legacy wherever they’ve been, it’s up to the individual, or in this case the class, to choose what that legacy will be. A central focus of the retreat was the notion of leaving a place better than you found it—pack-it-in, pack-it-out.

Led by Dolph Clinton of Deep Wells Group, the two-phase retreat was designed to help students evolve as leaders during their senior year. Phase I of the retreat engaged students in a variety of reflection and team-building exercises. For example, seniors sat in circles on the floor in “silent” conversation as they answered thoughtful questions with sharpies and large pieces of paper.

When the exercise was done, the students walked around the room reading what the other groups came up with and left checkmarks next to words that resonated with them.

Questions included: What was the hardest part of last year?

What am I most looking forward to this year? What is the biggest challenge to us having a great senior year together? What can I do to make sure this is a great year?

The source of much of the seniors’ stress, understandably, comes from the college admission process. Mr. Clinton asked them, “How do you find joy in the now?” Find the joy in something new every day. If you’re always questioning the future or comparing to the past, you’re not paying attention to the present.” He reminded them that everyone, regardless of title, can be a leader and that we all are gifted with opportunities for leadership moments every day.

At the end of the morning, the seniors were asked to write themselves a letter forecasting how the year might go and what part they may have to play in making the year a success. He asked them to think about how they could give themselves an “A” when they graduated at the end of the year. Students shared some of their ideas: Be more confident. Try to be more supportive of those around you. Branch out more. Appreciate individualism. Conquer apathy.

Don’t be the center of attention. Don’t hold back.

Senior Robbie Ciaffoni said, “This gave us the opportunity to see the value of all of us and pull it together for the good of the class.

It was eye-opening.” John McDowell ’20 said, “It gave us time to reflect and was a wake-up call.”

“Sometimes,” reflected senior Liadan Gallagher, “we all wear blinders—students and teachers. I think this retreat gave us all permission to take the blinders off.” Seniors will gather for Phase II of the retreat in December.

Right (clockwise from left): Liadin Gallagher, Lilly Kurelja, Lukas Fenske, Kenzy Markello, Dylan Kadison, Ms. Carol DiFalco, Casandra Douglass, Marco Farina

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"Wherever

humans have gone in the world, they take with them two things, language and fire. " - Jerry Adler

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Finding

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Words give expression to ideas—they are powerful tools. Words can foment revolution or create peace. They explain everything and, sometimes, they can fail us.

From the moment they arrive until the day they graduate, Falmouth Academy students are guided and inspired to find, develop, and ultimately use their voices, whether on paper, in the classroom, on the stage, or within the community.

—Falmouth Academy Viewbook

Learning to express oneself with clarity and confidence is part of the fabric of a Falmouth Academy education: a signature program that we call The Authentic Voice.

Communicating effectively is a skill that is developed and carefully cultivated over the six years that a student spends at Falmouth Academy, beginning with that first nervous phone call all new students are required to make to their teachers in September and culminating with the moving peer references delivered to family and friends at graduation.

Communication is an integral part of the daily rhythm of our school. It’s evident at All-School Meeting when students stand in front of classmates and faculty to make announcements—giving a shout-out for a game wellplayed or thanking a teacher for chaperoning. It’s intentional in what and how our teachers teach and it’s reinforced by the traditions that our school observes from year to year.

The pages of this issue of The GAM, and all those that have gone before, are brimming with examples of students using their voices: protesting on the Village Green for climate action; cheering on wounded warriors as they bike past in the rain; silencing the theater with a graceful senior solo; standing at graduation to read a moving reference written for a classmate; and sharing part of a family’s painful history to inform a larger conversation about immigration.

Spanning the academic arc from middle school through high school, Declamation Day, Senior Major Effort, and the Peer Reference project are just three examples of the pedagogical traditions at Falmouth Academy designed to help cultivate a student’s authentic voice.

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Declamation Day The theme of 8th grade English is “Literature and the Self.”

Students explore the deliberate life not only through the books they read but also through assignments that emphasize individual choices and encourage them to take leadership roles in the classroom. Throughout the year students learn to take more responsibility for their work, and their writing assignments become increasingly complex and varied. In addition to writing expository paragraphs and essays about literature, students explore other styles by writing short stories, poems, and personal essays. Through these projects, students learn to be attentive to the author’s voice and begin to develop their authentic voices as writers.

The year culminates in Declamation Day where each student chooses a speech or published work that speaks to them. They find their passages in a variety of sources and are encouraged to explore their own interests while searching for a piece to declaim. Topics

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range from the historically significant, such as “FDR’s Request for a Declaration of War Against Japan,” to the timely, “How Social Media Makes Us Unsocial” by Allison Graham.

In addition, students are required to write essays analyzing their passages as both works of literature and for personal significance.

On Declamation Day, students introduce their topics and perform their passages in front of an audience of their peers and no small number of guests. Last year, Summer Richardson laced up her pointe shoes while reciting “Why Do Dancers Say ‘Merde?’” by Kaylee Randal; Bobby Frigon donned safari gear while dramatically enacting “The Sixth Extinction” by Elizabeth Kolbert; and Petra Brienza baked her class brownies to “BraveTart” by Sarah Parks.

Declamation Day marks an academic and intellectual readiness for high school exhibited through the art of reading, writing, and speaking well.

From far left, clockwise: Sadie Leveque | Basic Witches by Jess Zimmerman and Jaya Saxena (l-r) Sadie Leveque, Charlotte Ray, Ursula Junker, Ava Russell Ben Gulmann | The Real Difference Between Being Successful and Being Happy

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BraveTart by Sarah Parks

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Gun Violence by Emma

(l-r) Ben Giumetti, Charlotte Ray, Sadie Leveque, Bobby Frigon, Silas Van Horn, Ursula Junker, Ava Russell Previous page: Ned Heywood | Why Fire Makes Us Human by Jerry Adler

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Major Effort Senior Major Effort (SME) requires in-depth investigation over multiple trimesters and culminates in a visual and oral presentation about a topic of the student’s choosing.

Seniors are adept at this type of research after participating in the Science and Engineering Fair since 7th grade. SME is a privilege affording seniors the opportunity to apply their research and presentation skills to something they’re passionate or curious about. Brainstorming sessions with project advisor Dr. Jacqueline Yanch start with big ideas

that are honed and refined until the right balance is struck in the form of a project proposal that is expansive enough to be interesting but narrow enough for sufficient mastery.

“These projects are not unlike what students will encounter in college with capstone courses,” says Dr. Yanch. “Every year, I’m delighted not only by the variety of the projects but by the ingenuity of execution and the professionalism of the presentations.”

David Thieler David melded his love of good barbecue with an interest in tinkering to build an off-set smoker, a long chamber grill with a smoker box and a chimney. Fire in the smoker heats the chamber and flavors the food before escaping out the chimney. “I learned a wide range of new skills, from construction to cooking,” says David.

“The whole first floor smelled like brisket.” When asked why he thought SME was part of the senior curriculum, David replied, “I believe that I was asked to do a major effort because senior year is a time when one is ready to broaden their horizons.”

Quinn Capraro Quinn presented on a popular educational theory known as growth mindset, which is more adaptable and flexible than a self-limiting fixed mindset. A growth mindset describes an orientation to learning and problem-solving that reframes how one thinks and speaks about it.

Rather than focusing on an existing trait or ability that one either has or doesn’t have, a growth mindset affirms effort as a path to success.

Failure, then, isn’t the end result but a growth opportunity. The “power of yet,” as Quinn demonstrates here, sets the stage for personal growth and learning.

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Anna Metri Anna used her family as an inspiration for her SME. As the eldest daughter of Lebanese immigrants with close ties to family still in Lebanon, Anna opted to study the country's culture, customs, food, and politics. Anna spent last summer visiting family in Lebanon and worked with her aunt at an elementary school on the Syrian border. Civil war has compelled many refugees to seek asylum in Lebanon, so Anna witnessed first-hand the ravages of war, especially on the young. "In my presentation, I was able to give a better understanding of the region compared to what [my classmates] see or hear in the news. We had previously discussed Hezbollah and the Syrian refugee crisis in our World Cultures class and I could offer a different point of view.” Anna was also able to introduce her classmates to a country some call the “Switzerland of the Middle East” for its beauty and refinement. She made it festive by playing Lebanese music and bringing in traditional fare, some of which she made herself.

Joshua Novak

My grandfather was an accomplished violinist, but only because his parents forced him to play. They told him that even if Jews were denied entry to college or prevented from getting jobs, every city needs a violinist in their orchestra.

Eventually, he was asked to play for the Boston Symphony and was granted a full ride to Harvard. My grandfather surprised everyone when he turned it down, put away his violin, and went to Tufts.

Josh thought he was going to do a project on maps or biology, which were his go-to interests, but a visit with his grandparents changed his focus completely. While casually conversing with his grandfather about his life and their family history, he found himself wanting to learn more—particularly about the hardships of Jewish immigrants. Josh read about the itinerant history of the Jewish people for his research paper but turned to family documents and personal interviews to inform his presentation. “The most difficult part was finding the right questions to ask. I needed to ask questions that would jog my grandfather's memory and make him want to share.” Josh reflected on his project saying, “Major effort really allowed me to explore something I'm interested in and pushed me to go a step further. I learned a lot about my work ethic and about others in my grade. I discovered aspects of them that were very interesting and previously unknown to me.”

Heather Wang In the 1950s, after WWII, French filmmakers such as François Truffaut and JeanLuc Godard began experimenting with style, narrative, and editing, usually on a shoe-string budget. These cinematographers eschewed classical film conventions in order to create edgier films with more realism, often about contemporary social or political issues. These avant-garde films became known as “French New Wave” and were typically shot with portable equipment in black and white, feeling a bit like documentaries. “What I enjoyed was that it allowed a director to film a movie much like an author writes a book,” says Heather. “These movies were innovative and authentic, which appealed to me as an artist.” Heather studied cinematography at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 2018 as part of a pre-college immersion program. She is now at RISD pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Heather plans to travel to Paris in January to study photography over winter session.

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Peer Reference By the time students walk into their Senior English classroom, they have internalized Falmouth Academy’s culture of shared creativity and conversation. They have become adept at working together, listening to each other, and acknowledging each other’s accomplishments. They are also, of course, used to reading closely and well, whether books or people, setting them up for participating in the peer reference project. Begun in 1990 at the suggestion of Julie Taylor and fine-tuned in 1994 by Lalise Melillo and Janet Kearsley, the project serves multiple purposes.

The goal of the peer reference project is for each senior to write a one-page reference about a classmate, much like a college recommendation a teacher might write for a student. Ms. Allyson Manchester, FA’s college counselor, then tucks that reference into the online college applications providing a unique element to the admissions portfolio.

The process begins early in the fall. Over the course of a few weeks, the seniors write lively and personal snapshots about each classmate. “The best part of the process was reading the short

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snippets that everyone wrote about me,” says Maddy Francis ’19.

“Writing them was also fun because I got the chance to think about all of the special times I had with each of my classmates.”

Each senior is then assigned one classmate to write about in more depth—which often requires several revisions. “The students embrace the process,” says Mrs. Clark, “given that the stakes are appropriately high.” Finally, the pieces feel ready.

In late October, before the first admissions deadline, seniors gather during the school day at a classmate’s house and, after a potluck breakfast, share the references with the whole class. Mrs. Clark, who has attended for several years, reminisces, “The morning expands into a sweetly emotional experience, devoid of cynicism and full of gratitude.”

It is fitting that the peer references play a central role in graduation. The seniors choose an excerpt to read about their classmates from the graduation stage—a highlight of the ceremony for students, families, and friends.

Peer Reference for Devin Waite

by Tyler Edwards I have never noticed a single twinge of annoyance on Devin’s part. That’s just who Devin is. He is kind and patient, funny and inspiring. “Devin, wait up!”—a common cry that echoes throughout the school. We all are trying to catch up with Devin, to share inspirations of our own and to greet him at the end of the hall.

Devin is a reality of my universe—he’s always there, patiently waiting, and long after we part ways, his impact will remain.

Peer Reference for Sam Colt-Simonds

by Parker Cleary When Sam and I were ten, we began a tradition of sleeping over at each other’s houses after soccer games.

Our mornings and afternoons were filled with Nerf wars and laser tag, making short films of our pretend skirmishes, dressing up in strange attire to shock the casual passerby, and kicking, bouncing, or throwing all types of balls. When either of our dads would come to pick us up, Sam would throw out a simple comment, “How about those 3D printers?” a topic both our fathers were interested in talking about, thus buying us at least another fifteen minutes together. I became Sam’s accomplice in finding what to do and where to go. There was a sense of urgency in the air during these stretches together, as if he knew that there was fun to be had and that time shouldn’t be spent on anything else.

far left: Maddy Francis (left) wrote her peer reference for Amelia McCabe (right) top left: Lexi Svarczkopf listens to Amelia McCabe read her peer reference. top right: Sam Colt-Simonds and Parker Cleary, then and now. right: Tyler Edwards with Julie Swanbeck.

Thank you to Ms. Elisabeth Munro Ledwell, Dr. Jacqueline Yanch, and Mrs. Eleanor Clark for their generous contributions to this piece.

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CENTERPIECE

ARTS-Across-the-Curriculum: Senior SELF-Portraits The seniors’ final Arts-Across-the-Curriculum project takes them back to the portraits and essays they created in eighth grade. They design another self-portrait in the medium of their choice, writing an explication of this new portrait. The final art show of the year displays both the seniors’ eighth- and twelfth-grade portraits, providing a revealing and often touching look at how the graduates have grown.

Duncan Fraser I'm sure you've been asked or thought about the question, “Who are you?" or, “What makes you who you are?” and found yourself lost, searching for an answer. Well, as my days as a highschooler are coming to an end and college approaches, I have asked myself the same exact same question. Instead of brushing them off or coming up with a clichéd response like I normally would, I dug deep, looking for an answer. I realized that what serve as the building blocks in my life, and what structures who I am today, are the places I have lived.

Each place plays a crucial role in where and who I am today. Through moving, I have met many different types of people, experienced many different cultures, and, most importantly, have created endearing memories that I will forever cherish. So, when asked to do a self-portrait, I knew I had to somehow convey these places through embroidery.

Each color stands for a different place, Colorado, Colombia, Florida, and Massachusetts. I know each place “like the back of my hand,” which is why I chose to trace my hand and put the layout of the streets starting from where I was born on my forearm, up to the palm of my hand, where I am currently living.

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Makenzie Luce Birds are something more than the boring animals we see everywhere. They are so diverse, from dinosaurlike chickens to the agile kingfisher. Birds live their lives connected to something we can't always see but regularly hear—as they speak to each other. Birds talk with each other about everything going on in their lives.

A hawk overhead may cause the birds to go silent, except for a scatter of alarm calls. A chickadee may peep to its family as it checks you out on a branch three feet from your head. Birds use each other, even other avian species, to survive and communicate. Their sounds are a connected web and warning system for a healthy forest. Learning to notice the birds is like uncovering a hidden secret which has been in front of you for your whole life.

My bird painting attempts to capture their diversity. Birds in flight, sitting, walking—each one a different species. The pigeon, my favorite bird, is at the center, with other birds I like surrounding it. “Of course you're painting birds," has been a typical response to my self-portrait, and that is what I wanted it to be. Almost everyone knows that I love birds and that I love to draw them. I wanted this painting to capture that aspect of myself so that I could share my love of birds with new people, too.

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MARINER STARS

The Mariner Award is given annually to athletes who best exemplify the values of Falmouth Academy athletics, namely dedication, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. These three athletes—all graduates from the Class of 2019—led by example and worked tirelessly on the soccer field, basketball court, and lacrosse field. They embodied what it means to truly be a student-athlete.

Joshua Novak Josh played all three sports at Falmouth Academy and gave of himeself tirelessly. He motivated his teammates with his positivity and his grit. Nearly always upbeat, even when sidelined with injury, Josh was there for his team and for himself which earned him deep respect from his teammates.

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Grace Russell Grace led by example, on and off the field. She consistently put in the extra work to help her team and her class as senior class president in any way that she could. Her teammates and coaches admired her steadfastness and leadership at all times–whether in a close post-season game or during practice, Grace showed up.

Sarah Kerr Sarah played soccer and lacrosse with poise and determination. She worked hard and her steady growth over the years made her indispensable on the field. She was a stalwart member of the team and she helped ground her teammates so they could play their best.

Her coaches appreciated her unassuming leadership.

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ALUMNI NEWS 1980s Alison Stateman ’87 won a silver award in the architecture category in the annual journalist contest run by the National Association of Real Estate Editors and the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Her article was “Rethinking School Design in the Age of the Mass Shooter.” Judges’ comments included “Two decades after Columbine, the author explains simple, and sometimes surprising, ways architects are re-imagining school design. Floor-to-ceiling windows are safer than solid walls because students and staff can see and be aware of danger earlier. Planters can create an attractive environment—and a good place to hide.

This piece is well reported and explained.”

2000s

Congratulations to Christa Hulburt ’04 on being named Teacher of the Year! Christa teaches a selfcontained K-2 classroom for students with autism at Factory Shoals Elementary School in Lithia Springs, GA. Entering her 4th year teaching at FSES, Christa is also the chair of the Special Education Department.

With a B.A. in English and Special Ed. from Simmons College and an M.Ed. in Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities (concentration in Deafblind Education) from Boston College, Christa began her career working at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown as a paraprofessional and teacher of students who are deafblind. After moving to Georgia, Christa worked as a behavior and academic specialist for students with disabilities and as a consultant for the Georgia Sensory Assistance Project.

Justin Engles ’06 (far right) served as the officiant at the wedding of classmates MaryAnn Kowalski and James Reynolds (center). Also attending were FA classmates (left to right) Eva Shultis, Clay Shaw, Galen Bradley, Talya ten Brink, Kelsey Nicholson, and Rob Courson.

Jessica Russell ’01 graduated in August from the Bread Loaf School of English with an MA in English.

She said, “The ceremony took place in the chapel of Exeter College in Oxford, which is why it looks so fancy behind me.”

Evan Hutker ’07 is teaching the continuing education course, Introduction to Industrial Design at MassArt College in Boston this fall. Evan is a Senior Industrial Designer with Essential Design in Boston. A member of FA’s Alumni Council, he holds a Bachelor of Industrial and Interaction Design from Syracuse University. MassArt's Industrial Design program teaches students to solve design problems and redesign products to improve their usability.

A spur of the moment visit to FA in September by Tim Sennott ’03, a data scientist, led to an impromptu guest lecture in a Python coding class.

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Congratulations to Bob Schneider ’09 on his promotion to Deputy Chief of Staff at Monumental Sports & Entertainment in Washington, DC.

2010s Nicki Fleury ’10 was married to Cullen Burns in Savannah, GA on May 17. Here she is flanked (left to right) by her FA friends and classmates: Clea Baumhofer, Julia Signell, Lea Skene, Janaye Rooney, Kallie Leschen-Lindell, Harly Hutker ’11, and Grace Foster.

Taylor Mulhearn ’15 graduated from Providence College with a B.S. Degree in Accounting and Computer Science and a minor in Business Programming.

She works at PwC in Hartford as a Risk Assurance Associate. She said the Risk Assurance department deals with auditing information (computer and software) systems of clients. “Basically, I make sure that the right people have the right amount of system access for their position at a company.”

Hannah Smith ’15 received 2018-19 NESCAC Spring All-Academic honors at Bates College. She also was named to the NESCAC All-Academic team. A major in neuroscience, Hannah was a member of the Women's Rowing team, and is one of 68 students from Bates who received the honor from the New England Small College Athletic Conference.

“Budapest,” a poem by Rachel Dragos ’12, was published in Salamander, a magazine for poetry, fiction and memoirs. “I wrote this poem in 2015 about my paternal family lineage and immigration and history and luck. [I am] honored that the editors nominated it for the Best New Poets 2019 anthology—keep your fingers crossed for me that it makes the final cuts.” The entire poem is available at www.salamandermag.org.

Hope Allison ’15 Photography

Best wishes to Guy Knapp ’15 and Abagail Bumpus ’14 who were married just after Guy’s graduation from Tulane University. Guy and Abby worked at Falmouth Academy last summer, in charge of the day camp portion of our summer programs.

Mimi Feldmann-DeMello ’15 graduated from Whitman College in the spring and is now serving as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at STERIS Corp in Cleveland. She is in charge of registering and listing STERIS sterilized medical devices with the FDA as part of STERIS’ AST (applied sterilization technologies) sector.

Quinn Van Tol ’17, a student at Elon University, headed to Dublin in the fall to study abroad and do an internship.

Heather Wang ’19, who is attending the Rhode Island School of Design, was the grand prize winner of the Hutker Architects Scholarship, awarded to a student planning to pursue a career in architecture who will be enrolling in a four-year college this fall.

As the recipient of the $2,000 scholarship, Heather was invited to attend several halfday workshops Hutker hosted this summer, where the student shadows working professionals at the office and in the field.

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ALUMNI NEWS

What our Alumni are Saying Who influenced you or encouraged you the most?

“My parents have been incredibly supportive and have always encouraged me to pursue what I love to do (even if that means being out in the middle of the ocean thousands of miles away from home). My high school, Falmouth Academy, was also highly influential to me.

I was fortunate to have several amazing teachers that provided a supportive environment for students to build confidence in themselves, and that taught students how to become active learners, question the world around them, and to articulate those ideas and thoughts effectively.

These have been invaluable tools I use every day in my career.” —Allisa Dalpe ’12 in an interview for her profile as an engineering intern on the R/V Nautilus. (See story this page.)

Reunion Information Start your class reunion planning! The year 2020 will see the 40th anniversary of the class of 1980, the 35th of 1985, 30th of 1990, 25th of 1995, 20th of 2000, 15th of 2005, 10th of 2010, and 5th of 2015! A few of these classes have begun ruminating. If you are interested in having or leading your class reunion, contact Barbara Campbell, bcampbell@falmouthacademy.org.

Dalpe ’12 Joins Search for Missing Plane in South Pacific On January 11, 1938 Pan Am’s Samoan Clipper took off from Pago Pago bound for Auckland where it was attempting to establish the first regular air mail service between the United States and New Zealand. Radio contact was lost when the plane experienced engine trouble. It never reached New Zealand. Having crashed in the South Pacific Ocean, it became one of the first air disasters in the fledgling passenger flight industry. Preliminary search results indicated a debris field off of American Samoa, but experts estimated the actual wreckage lay 1,000 fathoms below, and there was no technology at the time that could help reach the plane.

On July 14th, 2019, Allisa Dalpe ’12 joined an expedition of the Ocean Exploration Trust as a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) engineering intern aboard the E/V Nautilus to locate, identify and document the wreckage of Samoan Clipper. Her journey took her 11,000 miles from home to not only explore the seafloor in a historical context for the Air Sea Heritage Foundation on the first leg of the mission, but also, in the second leg of the voyage, to collect baseline information from the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa and see an area of the ocean that had never been explored before.

Allisa is a 4th-year Ph.D. candidate in Ocean Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. She received her B.A. from Connecticut College in Physics with minors in Mathematics and Environmental Studies.

A member of Falmouth Academy’s Athletic Hall of Fame, Allisa equated her ocean engineering experience with playing sports. “I think it was a good transition for me. Both require teamwork, a

Alumni Soccer Game: November 28 When making your Thanksgiving plans, save the date— November 28—for the Alumni v Student Soccer Game. It takes place at 1:00 PM, rain or shine.

Kudos to our former English teacher Clare Beams, who has published her second book, The Illness Lesson. Her first work, We Show What We Have Learned, a collection of short stories, won many awards, including the Bard College Fiction Prize.

Beams is an artist-in-residence at Bard.

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In Print

Ocean Exploration Trust / Nautilus Live

balance of physical and mental capabilities, and the ability to handle we were, where the tether was, how much voltage was passing dynamic and high-pressure environments.” through the Hercules and the Argus, for example.”

A veteran of many shipboard experiences, Allisa experienced her Allisa said on a mission like this one where there are so first mission as a Sea Education Association (SEA) semester student many moving parts and pieces of equipment, the work is like on a cruise around the coast of New Zealand. She later served as a choreographing a big dance. “Every second and every decision count deckhand on another SEA cruise from Woods Hole to Cork, when expedition time is limited. There’s Ireland. She then joined a NOAA mission as an intern on the a saying that engineers have the most fun Okeanos Explorer, mapping areas of the seafloor along the when something is broken. I personally Allisa Dalpe will speak at continental shelf from Key West, FL, to the Carolinas. like solving problems, so this kind of work the Falmouth Academy On the E/V Nautilus, Allisa was a member of the is very interesting to me.”

Community Series, piloting team of the Argus, a remotely operated vehicle By the end of the mission, Allisa February 6 with Andy that works together with Hercules, a larger ROV, to scan said all of her training clicked. “I saw Bowen, WHOI’s director the ocean floor for evidence. The role of Argus involved myself progress on things like pre-dive of the deep submerge lab, decoupling Hercules from the heave (up and down) motion checks, maintenance work, being in on the future of robotics and deep sea research. of the ship from surface waves so that Hercules could charge of turning on high voltage, and remain steady while exploring. Argus also has the ability understanding the big picture.” to use a side scan sonar when operating alone. The Argus Alas, the Nautilus did not find evidence shared a 35 meter tether with Hercules, and always stayed about 15 of the Samoan Clipper, although there were a few times when meters above the other ROV and the seafloor. objects with sharp angles did resemble man-made materials. But “The Argus vehicle had all female pilots on this expedition,” said after additional sweeps, the crew saw that they were indeed natural Allisa, “and we jokingly referred to it as an un-MAN-ed vehicle.” geographic features.

Keeping a sense of humor was important as Allisa and her During the second leg of her journey, Allisa was awed by the teammates worked in close quarters in the control van for four hour things she saw like the sea life a mile below the surface of the water, shifts at a time, twice a day. beautiful coral and sponges, newly discovered hydrothermal vents, “By the end of the four-week expedition, I had learned to pay and some sharks. “It was an awesome feeling to know that no other close attention to all sorts of things, like how high above the seafloor human eye had ever seen this area and these features.”

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PEOPLE OF FA Welcome New Faculty Amy Cummings ’92, a graduate of Falmouth Academy, returned this past July to join the administrative staff. She floats between assisting the business office, covering the front desk in the late afternoon, and doing walk-about after school.

Amy has a B.A. in Psychology from St. Anselm College and an M.A. in Organizational Psychology and Leadership from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology.

Dr. Bettina Freelund, who

joined us as a long-term sub last spring is teaching two sections of German and overseeing a handful of online independent studies. Bettina holds a B.A., an M.A., and a Ph.D. in German from the University of Virginia, where she taught many levels of German to undergraduates.

Mr. Charles (“Charlie”) Jodoin teaches stagecraft and

serves as stage crew manager and AV coordinator. Charlie has worked in the Fall River, Rehoboth, New Bedford, and Falmouth school districts where he has held a variety of positions including Director of Student Services, Director of Theater Arts, Principal, and Assistant Principal. Charlie has also been the production supervisor for over 20 student plays and musicals.

Charlie double-majored in Philosophy and English Literature and earned his B.A. from St. John’s College and his MDiv at St. John’s School of Theology.

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Mr. Patrick Kennedy (“PK”) teaches history for

7th and 12th grade, coaches middle school basketball and lacrosse, and assists with girls varsity soccer. PK earned his B.A. in History from St. Michael’s College and his M.A. in History at the University of San Diego.

Since 2005, PK taught middleschool history at The Harvey School, where he also served as Athletic Director.

Mr. Kenneth (“Kenny”) Kozens works part-time

and teaches two sections of Algebra I. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Springfield College. Kenny has spent the past 34 years teaching math in the Falmouth School District, mostly at Lawrence Middle School. He is also an experienced and enthusiastic football and baseball coach.

Ms. Sharon Kreamer

teaches 10th-grade biology.

Sharon double-majored in Biology and Environmental Science at SUNY Plattsburgh and earned an M.S. at the University of Toronto. Sharon comes to us from The Tatnall School in Wilmington, DE, where she taught chemistry, biology, and a number of science electives and served as the science department chair. Before Tatnall, Sharon taught science at The Wheeler School in Providence, RI, and was an adjunct professor at Brown University.

Dr. Alison Ament: Brilliant, Kind, and Thoughtful Dr. Alison Ament was honored last spring as she transitioned into a new phase of her work at Falmouth Academy. While not fully retiring, she has given up classroom instruction in favor of developing our science internship and mentoring program as well as shepherding FA’s Science and Engineering Fair. When Ted Melillo ’92 won a NASA-sponsored summer trip to the Kennedy Space Center, Dr. Ament was the teacher he chose to accompany him. He noted, “You were a brilliant, kind, and thoughtful mentor and a role model for doing science. You combined a thorough understanding of the subject matter with a passion for your craft, and you gave me the sound foundation in the biological sciences that has allowed me to do the kind of interdisciplinary work that I love.

The arc of my work remains close to the things you taught me how to do and I am deeply grateful.” To honor this long-serving teacher and member of the Falmouth Academy community, her room has been named The Dr. Alison Ament Biology Classroom.

Robert Ament, Seth Ament ’99 and Nell (Ament) Hiller ’00 gathered with Seth's wife, Natalia and their children to honor Dr. Ament.

Mr. Alex Nestor teaches Calculus, Algebra I and II, and coaches boys varsity soccer. Alex graduated from Gettysburg College with a B.A. in Mathematics. Alex has served as a substitute teacher, a private tutor, and a Gettysburg “CalcAid” tutor. He was also a member of the Men’s Varsity Soccer Team and a Youth Development Trainer for the New York Red Bulls.

Ms. Jennifer Park teaches

7th and 10th grade English and serves as the international student coordinator. Jennifer holds a B.A. in English from Rollins College, an M.Ed. in Learning and Teaching from Harvard GSE, and an M.Ed. in International Counseling from Lehigh University. Jennifer has spent her career at several international schools, including six years at The American School in Japan and four years at the International Community School of Addis Ababa.

Kaleigh Sullivan is an RRCA certified running coach who has been competing for 12+ years, starting with cross country and track at Bourne High School.

She has completed 3 marathons, 16 half marathons, and countless road races throughout the years. Kaleigh started coaching Falmouth Academy’s new cross country club this fall.

Ms. Victoria (“Vicki”) Vieira is our new choral

director. Vicki holds from the New England Conservatory of Music both a B.M. in Music Education and an M.M. in Vocal Performance. Vicki has spent her career teaching and conducting in the Mashpee Public Schools, directing chorus at the South Congregational Church, and conducting and playing at various music festivals and performances throughout the United States.

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PEOPLE OF FA

In Memoriam: Eleanor Bronson Hodge This summer Falmouth Academy lost a wise counselor and steadfast friend with the passing of Eleanor Bronson Hodge. A huge supporter of education in general and Falmouth Academy in particular, Eleanor began her relationship with the school in its infancy and was an instigator of its eventual and current success.

Eleanor was elected a trustee in 1990 and the same year started the Friends Association, gathering like-minded education fans and introducing them to Falmouth Academy. She created the school’s Saturday Academy, where teachers taught mini-courses, and was instructive in bringing new people to the campus just after FA moved to Falmouth.

A few years later she inspired the Kitchen & Garden tour, one of FA’s first major fundraisers, which allowed friends and donors to visit some of the more spectacular homes in Falmouth and Woods Hole. The event ran during the summers of 1995 and 1996.

Eleanor was elected Trustee Emerita when she retired from the Board in 2000 but remained a staunch friend and supporter of Falmouth Academy. We are grateful to Eleanor for all of her work on behalf of the school.

Remembrance

By Bruce Buxton

When I was encouraged to apply for a Headmaster’s job I was hesitant. I did not have such ambition and I felt I was not Headmaster material. I had, among other deficiencies, a low coefficient of avuncularity. I was not really a people person. But I had one talent I had tested and was confident of: I was a connoisseur of teachers.

As a department head in a large school in Vermont, I had had a significant voice in hiring decisions. The candidates I backed were always winners: good in the classroom and in the school community.

When I first saw Falmouth Academy as a candidate for headmaster I was uninspired by the rented campus, the school’s financial condition and I had no special ambition to live on the Cape (as some seemed to think!).

But I was blown away by the quality of the teachers. I followed my instincts. Those who thought that I had come to this physically unprepossessing school so I could live on Cape Cod were not connoisseurs of teachers.

In fact, Falmouth Academy was built on the refined instincts of connoisseurs: connoisseurs of schools and of teachers. The founding faculty risked themselves in a project in which they could see the possibilities. So did the Academy trustees and so did the school's early benefactors. These were people who trusted their instincts and who gave generously to support a project (an experiment in education) because they were connoisseurs: those who knew.

My friend Eleanor Hodge was such a connoisseur. In its early days, she gave generously to Falmouth Academy, and encouraged her friends to give as well. Because she had a certain weight in her community, her support meant a lot…had a multiplier effect. Her support lent gravitas to the project.

For me the opportunity to get to know this extraordinary person was one of the delights of my residence in Falmouth. And I got to know several members of her family as well (including her granddaughter, who joined the Class of 2007, to everyone's delight). Eleanor’s generosity and imagination touched many people, including my mother, who, new to the community, Eleanor saw needed a friend. “I’ll be that friend,” Eleanor must have said to herself, because she began inviting my mother to events in Falmouth. “How like Eleanor!” as my wife Patrice said.

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Head of School

Matthew Green 2019–2020 Board of Trustees

Joseph R. Valle, Chair Beth Colt, Vice Chair Cynthia Feldmann, Treasurer Colleen Johns, Secretary Linda Boardman Andy Bowen Scott Brown ’89 Ann Egan Sheila Giancola Matthew Green, ex officio Henrik Gulmann John Heyl Joan O. Holden Michael G. Jones Andrew Kingman ’00 H. Russel Lemcke Nicholas Lowell ’88 Robert Munier Laura Ryan Shachoy Mindy Todd Director of Development

Pamela Clapp Hinkle

We have tried to make this report as complete and accurate as possible as of June 30, 2019. We appreciate your sharing with us any errors or omissions. Thank you.

Dear Friends of Falmouth Academy, This past year was an exciting one for Falmouth Academy as we welcomed new Head of School Matt Green and his family to campus. Matt’s enthusiasm for his role, our school, and especially our students has been heartening and contagious. That enthusiasm was reflected in the positive response we received to our invitation to contribute to the Fund for Falmouth Academy, which supports curriculum development, faculty, financial aid, facilities, and all that we do every day at school.

I’m pleased to report that in 2018-2019 the Fund raised $401,722—a 20% increase over the past year. Gifts were received from 542 donors—listed here—including parents, alumni and their parents, past and present faculty, community members, grandparents, current and former trustees, and local businesses. Gifts ranged from $5 to $50,000, with leadership gifts of $1,000 or more comprising 82% of total giving to the Fund this past year. We also raised an additional $136,000 in support of the recent capital Campaign for Falmouth Academy (which is now closed), endowment, and special projects and programs.

Volunteerism is a key element of the Falmouth Academy culture. We are especially grateful to the many parents, friends, and community members who served on committees, volunteered at events—including our incredibly successful auction, mentored students in their labs or places of business, served as host families for international students, and otherwise gave their time in support of our school and our students.

Our community would not be what it is without your efforts.

Our donors and volunteers have made this past year one of the strongest yet. With their ongoing generous support, our dedicated faculty, an eager student body, and Matt Green’s energetic leadership, Falmouth Academy’s future is bright indeed.

Sincerely,

Beth Colt, P’16, ’19 Development Chair

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The Fund for Falmouth Academy

New gifts and pledges made between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019

Gifts to the Fund for Falmouth Academy provide vital, flexible resources to ensure the quality of education at Falmouth Academy. Listings with * indicate that the donor is a member of the Navigator Society, which recognizes donors of ten or more consecutive years.

Founders Circle Talbot Baker Jr.* Elizabeth P. Heald* Hermann Foundation Inc. Pamela Clapp Hinkle and Greg Hinkle R. K. Mellon Family Foundation* Mr. and Mrs. David Rickard Miyoko Sato ’86* Bonnie W. Simon/ The Esther Simon Charitable Trust

Revels Society Anonymous Robert and Alison Ament* Beth Colt and P. K. Simonds* Ivor Cornman and Margaret E. Cornman Fund of the Cape Cod Foundation Cynthia Feldmann and Tom DeMello* Henrik and Lara Gulmann Daria Hanson and Michael MacDonald Mark and Carla Hutker* Laura Ryan Shachoy and Jamey Shachoy* Hong Zheng and Jiangrong Du

Isti Mirant Stella Guild Anonymous Edgar Bristol Tucker M. Clark* Sheila and Mike Giancola* Matt Green and Jennifer Rossiter Colleen and Chip Johns* Russ and Wendy Keeler Karey and Josh Kitfield ’91 Amy and Andrew Kingman ’00 H. Rusell Lemcke and Meg Becker Pete and Vicki Lowell* Eileen and Dana Miskell* Dr. and Mrs. John W. Rowe Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries, Inc. Elisabeth and David Tamasi ’90* Joseph and Joan Valle Bill and Julie Waite Nina H. Webber*

Athens Sparta Club Anonymous (2) Jodee P. Bishop and James C. Reber* Nancy Bisienere Andy Bowen and Linda Beetlestone Tony Bowen ’05 and Mike Kohn Albert and Deborah Bradley* Peter and Melissa Brown* Bruce and Patrice Buxton* Victoria and Scott Centurino Charles and Mimi Cleary Carmen and Jim DiSanto Eck MacNeely Architects

Donald and Shannon Giumetti Muriel C. Golden Vince and Kathryn Greco Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Gregg* James N. Heald II* John and Mary Jo Heyl Joan Ogilvy Holden and Robert Holden Michael G. and Kira Jones* Katherine Kelly and Mr. Jim Bissett Amy and Nick Lowell ’88 Luke and Jennifer McCabe Lalise and Jerry Melillo* Hannah and Michael Moore* Susan G. Morse* Rob and Jan Munier Jill Neubauer Larry and Elizabeth Novak Gunnar and Ginnie Peterson Joel and Sue Peterson Pieter Pil and Karen Casper Gary Plotkin and Elizabeth Lange Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rice Dan Schwenk and Sophie Markovich Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Shachoy Lizzie Stimson Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Performing and Creative Arts of the Cape Cod Foundation Stephen Stimson Sandra Sudofsky Mareana Tiapula ’99* and Dan Ledoux Nancy and David C. Twichell* Clyde Tyndale and Deborah Winograd* Jose Vazquez and Amy Ferreira Willard C. Weaner* Benjamin and Jenny Zitomer

Gift Clubs & Gift Ranges Founders Circle ($10,000+)

Isti Mirant Stella Guild Head of School’s List ($2,500–$4,999) ($500–$999)

Revels Society Athens Sparta Club ($5,000–$9,999) ($1,000–$2,499)

Peter and Lindsay Hopewood Peter and Jeannine Jeffrey Juliet Sorensen and Ben Jones ’90 Sheamus and Karen Kelleher Josef and Emily Kellndorfer* Loren Kellogg and Annie Griffenberg Robin Leaver and Alexandra Pinkerson James E. and Caroline Schea Lloyd Rick and Jennifer Markello Bill and Kate Marvel Tiffany and Jeff Moon ’92* Charles and Brenda Olson Charlie and Karen Perry The Pickart Family Christine Pina ’86 and Alex D. Smith* Mr. and Mrs. David Riddiford Jan and Mark Russell ’80

Honor Society ($250–$499) Scholars ($1–$249)

Katarina Scamborova ’98 and Michael Zeltkevic Laura Tavares ’94 and David G. Garrett Frederic F. Taylor

Honor Society Erin and David Aronson ’96 James and Regina Augat Mark and Kim Baumhofer* Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bowen Gilbert and Susan Brinckerhoff* Scott Brown ’89 and Melissa Hofer* Ann R. Burchill Joan E. Butler Cassady (Byers ’97) and Ian Cadillac* Alejandro Carreno and Silvia Vogt Jerry and Joan Cross*

Head of School’s List Anonymous Sam Amazeen ’07 Ben and Julie Allen* Mr. and Mrs. John S. Anderegg Jr. Douglas and Maureen Best Eryn (Ament ’91) and Michael Bingle Linda and Mark Boardman Megan English Braga and Robert Kubitschek Eleanor McMillan Clark and Andrew Clark * Cushman Lumber Company Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James Earley Ann and Len Egan Falmouth Track Club Liz and Ben Gregg ’90 Brian and Tara Guiliano Alex and Karen Heard Mary G. Heard Richard and Laura Heywood The GAM

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Prince S. Crowell III Carlos O. De Jesus Heather (Mastromatteo ’90) and Jonathan DiPaolo Petra Ehrenbrink and Bernhard Peucker-Ehrenbrink* Michael and Kristin Feeney

Ben and Tammy Feldott Jay and Melissa Goldbach Marianne Goldsmith Michael Goldsmith Mimi Griffenberg Thomas J. Hallahan Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Heath

Tracy and Steven W. Heslinga ’04 Monica and Bill Hough Louis and Brenda Kerr Liz and Frieder Klein Robert and Patricia Knapp* James V. Kowalski and Janet Charpentier Katie (Plumb ’01) and Greg LiVigne Mr. and Mrs. James Livsey Ed Lott and Amy Fish* Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson B. Marvel Massachusetts Cultural Council/ Big Yellow School Bus Dr. and Mrs. Timothy McAdams Sarah (Lafaver ’96) and Michael McCarron Mr. and Mrs. William McMillan Jr. Dawn and Fred Meltzer ’83 George and Zeina Metri Mary Lou and Charles Montgomery* Kenneth and Maureen Nunley Chris and Susan O’Brien Bishakha Oli ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pelletreau Robert Pritchard and Anna dos Santos Rob and Kris Reynolds* Olivia and Dave Riddiford Greg and Jennifer Russell* Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Russell Jr.* Jennifer (Malaquias ’97) Ryan and Family Megan Starr ’06 Norm and Diane Stillman Eric and Paula Strand Gayle and Richard Sylvia* Cristina Torruella and David Pingal* Sarah Twichell ’99 and David Crandall* Jeannine and Christian Valle ’94 Keith von der Heydt and Terry McKee* Gary and Linda Walker Jackie Yanch and John H. McCall Janos Zahajszky ’94 and Linh Trieu

Scholars Anonymous (12) Rachel Allen ’04 Saramaria (Berggren ’83) and Peter Allenby Amazon Smile Rich and Ellie Armstrong Jelle Atema Loek and Kate Atema June Atwood* Catherine Aviles ’14 Victor and Ann Aviles* Victoria Avis ’15 Charles Bardelis Alice M. Batchelor Ben Baum ’99* Judith M. Belliveau Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Bird Emily Birdwhistell ’98 Rashida Black ’97 Martha and Bob Borden Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Bowen Jennifer and David Bradley ’92* Julie and Kevin Bradley Beth Brazil-Hauck and Eric Hauck Bob and Phyllis Brinson Edward Brown Rich and Gwen Brown* Caroline and Chris Buccino ’02 Marite Zandbergs Burns Alex (Kirby ’01) and Tim Calabrese Barbara Campbell* Peter and Kerrie Capraro Christine Carter and Julien Courbon Tracy (Olson ’96) and Michael Chait Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Chun Elizabeth R. Colt Mary Anne Conboy The Cotto Family Robert Courson ’06 and Mary O’Connell Dr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Crago Greg and Lois Cronin* James Cucinatto Katherine Curtis

The Josiah K. Lilly III Society | A Legacy of Support

In 1987 philanthropist Josiah K. Lilly III donated 34 acres of Beebe Woods so that Falmouth Academy could build a permanent campus. The Josiah K. Lilly III Society recognizes that transformational gift and honors those who have made bequests, included Falmouth Academy in their estate plans, or made deferred gifts to benefit the school into the future.

Anonymous Margaret Clowes Bowles Eleanor Bronson-Hodge Madeleine and H. Walcott Brown Jr. Peter and Melissa Brown Bruce and Patrice Buxton Worthington Campbell Tucker M. Clark Sarah A. Daley ’11 Joanne Davis ’83

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Jacob S. and Mary K. Fasset Lauren Fox Donald and Nancy Gantz Henry R. Hague III ’90 Elizabeth P. Heald Pamela Clapp Hinkle and Gregory Hinkle Lindsay and Peter Hopewood S. Russell Kingman Samuel L. Labate

Lalise and Jerry Melillo Lubos Mikuska ’99 Bud and Betty Miskell James Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Martin G. Netsky Charlotte Olmsted Amy Peterschmidt Neil Powell Mary Louise Potter

Anne and Nelson Price Jenny (Olson) Putnam ’83 Margaret Hough Russell and Joe W. Russell Mark Russell ’80 John and Susan Schofield Richard Sperduto Gayle and Richard Sylvia Nancy P. and David C. Twichell

Luke and Alice Daley* Allisa Dalpe ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin E. De Cenzo Mike Deasey ’10 Emily Denham ’04 and Richard J. Hagie Kathy Denham* Durley and Elaine DePaula Alexander Desnoyers ’10 Anne (Burns ’97) and Alex Diaz-Matos Carol DiFalco and Eric Wheeler Jacqui Diggs Sara Dilegge ’06 Ivan Djikaev and Julia Zagachin Andy Dolan and Zoe Cardon Matt Donahue

Mr. and Mrs. William Fish The Fishbein Family Kim Flynn ’81 Chris Foster ’93 and April Mattix* James and Christine Francis Sylvia K. Furash Erik Gable ’98 Michael C. and Bridget Gabriel Barbara Gaffron Amy and Dennis Galvam Caitlin and Jeremy Gantz ’00 Donald and Nancy Gantz* Jenny and Ryan Gantz ’95 Doug and Lisa Garland Natasha Garland ’16 Thomas and Barbara Geagan* George and Eileen Gillmore*

Marianne and Kevin Holmes ’92 Gabrielle Tomasky Holmes and Robert Holmes Yuki A. Honjo ’90 and Jason Cullinane Charles and Marianita Hopkinson Mr. and Mrs. William Hullfish Meredith Hunnibell Peter G. Huntington Ana and Evan Hutker ’07 Di Jin and Zhen Wu* Jim and Kathy Johnson* Christina Johns ’09 Doug Jones and Annie Dean* Henry Jones ’14 Luke Johns ’14 Mary Kate Jones ’17

John and Melissa Dooley Geoffrey and Harriet Draper Charles and Patricia Duane Benjamin Dunham, Sam Dunham ’10 and Wendy Rolfe-Dunham* Michael J. Earley* Daniel Eder ’12 Gundhild and Michael Eder* Christina Egloff and Brent Runyon Allison Eldredge ’18 Jason and Jessie Eldredge Jan Elliott Margaret Ellsworth Dr. and Mrs. Frank G. Emerling* Thomas R. Evangelista ’16 The Falmouth Chorale, Inc. Elizabeth M. Farnham Mr. and Mrs. Sander Fasten David and Holly Faus* J. Gaston Favreau Elizabeth L. Feldmann-DeMello ’17 Mimi Feldmann-DeMello ’15 Lauren Fessenden

Janice Goldbach Joan Goldberg Meagan and Jay Gonneea Carol Goranson ’97* William Goranson* Bruce and Shirley Gordon* Leon and Deborah Gove Tim and Lynne Goslee Tracy and Tim Gregg ’85* Mr. and Mrs. Huson R. Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Erik Gulmann Alex Gundersen ’09 Katie Gundersen ’06 Terri Hare Jennifer and Hank Hague ’90* Mark Hahn and Rachel Graber Elie (Swain ’88) and Jamie Harmon Wendy and Glen Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Haslun* Rodney Hinkle and Kirstin Moritz John and Olivann Hobbie* Abigail Hollander ’12 Mark and Katie Hollander*

Meri Linnea (Olson ’81) and Robby Jones Suzanne Jordan Shelley Kandola ’09 Francis and Julie Keally Mr. and Mrs. James Kelleher Mr. and Mrs. David P. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kellogg Kevin and Gina Kelly Adrienne and Greg Kinchla ’96 Patricia Knapp Sarah Knowles Jodi Kopke ’92* MaryAnn Kowalski ’06 and James Reynolds ’06 Rebecca Kurish Evelyn Land Suzanne Lawson* Lawrence Lynch Corp.

Josh and Lauren Leveque Elisabeth Munro Ledwell and Patrick Ledwell* Ivory Littlefield and Lisa Epstein

Graham Littlehale ’13 Alex Lloyd-Evans ’07 Philip Logan and Nan Garrett Logan Karen (Geagan ’96) and Josh Lopes Dr. and Mrs. William Lott Daniel A. and Jennifer Lucas Louise Luckenbill Daniel and Lisa MacDonald Andrew Maggiore ’95 and Jeremy Hayes Jamie and Matthew Maggiore ’97 Allyson Manchester June Manning D. H. Martin Engineering Inc. Ella Martin ’12 Anka Martula Nancy H. Massey* Ernest and Mary May Mary A. McDonough Chris McGuire and Virginia Land McGuire Max McGurl ’09 Robert McIntire and Tanya White Samuel McMurtrie Jr. Carolyn (Cook ’96) and Mark McNulty Edward D. Melillo ’92* Julie Meltzer ’80 and Jonathan Bender Suzanne Meuse and Steve Allsopp* Leonard and Cheryl Mihalovich Brian Miskell ’06 Bridget Miskell ’07 Louise Mitchell Scottie Mobley and Jeff Kaeli Susan Moffat and Tom Kleindinst* Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Molyneaux Deidre and Mark Moniz Moniz & Son Plumbing Kristin (Jochems ’05) and Ed Montville* Nancy Names Wendy Kingman Nelson and Kris Nelson Leigh (Stokey ’02) and Brendan Murray Lucy Beecher Nelson and Brad Nelson Billy Nicholson ’11 James Nidositko Suzan D. Nixon Christina A. Nunley ’13 William O’Brien and Ana Karina Rojo-O’Brien Megan O’Hara ’02 and Payton Swick ’98 Chris and Elizabeth Clark Olson Sean O’Neill ’04 Kate (Ellsworth ’89) and Adam Oler Timothy T. Parker and Suzanne Trottier Ben Parsons David Partridge and Mary Burke Partridge Eric L. Peters Nick Pingal ’16 Artemis S. Pinkerson The GAM

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Jonas Pizer ’96 and Andrea Friedrich Laurence and Ann Pizer* Will Potter and Anne Connolly-Potter Jim Preisig and Anne Curi Preisig Mike and Karen Rakutis* Matthew and Jennifer Ray Elizabeth (Cookson ’08) and James Reber ’09* Mardith O. Reimold Helen Reuter and David Martin* Jill C. Reves and Chad Epifanio* Justin Reynolds ’99 Brendan Richard ’03 Alison A. Robb Wendy Rose Mr. and Mrs. Ned Rossiter Carol Roupenian Jessica Russell ’01* Whit Russell ’04 Dan Sakakini ’13 Britta and David Santamauro Petra Scamborova ’93 and Leo Otake George and Suzan Scharr* Anthony Schepici Eric Schmitt ’07 Ray Schmitt and Nancy Copley Bob Schneider ’09 and Hayley Palozej Meg Schwarzman ’90 and Mike Wilson* Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm ’90 and Todd Bluhm Paula Schwenk Blake (Pearlstein ’04) and Noor Shalem Gus and Ellie Shaver Mike Sheridan Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Silvestro Sr. Evan Sipe ’04 Roderick and Karen Sipe Ruth Slocum and Mark Patterson* Brittany and Joey Smith ’04 Hanlon Smith-Dorsey ’99 and Jill Pierce ’99

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Richard Sperduto and Ginny Edgcomb* Chloe Starr ’04 Tessa Steinert Evoy Amy (Ballentine ’96) and Matt Stevens* Henry and Mary Katherine Stevens Isabelle Stewart ’18 Michael and Kate Sudofsky Denise Volpe Sullivan* Owen Sullivan ’15 Carla Surette Linda (Baron ’80) and Nick Suttora Don and Julie Swanbeck* Laura Swanbeck ’04 Sarah Swanbeck ’03 Maurice and Susan Tavares Uri and Marilyn ten Brink Dr. and Mrs. Edward R. Thieler III Rob and Kama Thieler Alyssa (Gantz ’03) and Tyler Thompson David Thompson and Kim Heath Summer Tompkins ’13 Sharon E. Torruella Noah and Janet Totten* Emily Turner John Valade Charles and Rachel Van Voorhis* Charlotte Van Voorhis ’16 Anna-Liza Villard-Howe ’97 and Timothy Michaud* Beth and Max von der Heydt ’02 Betsy Wadman ’13 John and Maribeth Wadman* Tim Wadman ’09 Stephen and Carole Wagner* Sean Waite and Katherine May-Waite Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wakefield Tim and Ellen Wakefield Peter and Anna Ward Matthew Waterbury ’04

Bene Webster ’09* Katharine Weldon Paul and Cyndi Weller Weller’s Instrument Service, Inc. Peter Wells ’14 Rob Wells* Allison B. White Karen White Sue and Ashbel White Joyal ’99 Albert and Isabelle Williams* Leigh (Shapiro ’99) and Brian Williamson Carly and Tristan Wickersham ’04 Joan Wickersham* Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Wing Samira Wolf ’18 Ann Wolf Dr. and Mrs. George Woodwell* Charles "Mike" Wrighter* John Yankee Judy Ziss

Monthly Donors

Donors enrolled in the Falmouth Academy Monthly Giving program make gifts that sustain the school throughout the year.

Samuel Amazeen ’07 Erin and David Aronson ’96 Martha and Bob Borden Scott D. Brown ’89 and Melissa Hofer Carmen R. and Jim DiSanto John and Melissa Dooley Christina Egloff Amy and Dennis Galvam Alyssa (Gantz ’03) and Tyler Thompson Matt Green and Jennifer Rossiter Tracy and Steven W. Heslinga ’04 Ed Lott and Amy Fish Daniel A. and Jennifer Lucas Sarah (Lafaver ’96) and Michael McCarron

Dawn and Fred Meltzer ’83 Kristin (Jochems ‘05) and Edward Montville Christina A. Nunley ’13 Kenneth S. and Maureen Nunley Charles and Brenda Olson Olivia and David Riddiford Sarah Swanbeck ’03 Cristina Torruella and David Pingal

The Fund for Falmouth Academy Giving by Constituency Trustees Linda Boardman Andy Bowen Scott Brown ’89 Beth Colt Ann Egan Cynthia Feldmann Sheila Giancola Henrik Gulmann John Heyl Joan Ogilvy Holden Colleen Johns Michael G. Jones Andrew Kingman ’00 Russ Lemcke Nick Lowell ’88 Robert Munier Laura Ryan Shachoy Joseph Valle

Former Trustees Ben Allen Victor Aviles Charles Bardelis Jodee P. Bishop Margaret Clowes Bowles Peter Brown Virginia Gregg Elizabeth P. Heald

Lindsay Hopewood Mark Hutker Josef Kellndorfer Eileen Miskell Mary Lou Montgomery Hannah Moore Susan G. Morse Charles Olson Rob Reynolds Joe W. Russell Jr. Mark Russell ’80 Miyoko Sato ’86 Richard A. Sylvia Keith von der Heydt Willard C. Weaner

Parents of the Class of 2019 Anonymous (2) Andy Bowen and Linda Beetlestone Peter and Kerrie Capraro Charles and Mimi Cleary Beth Colt and P. K. Simonds Geoffrey and Harriet Draper Michael J. Earley Ben and Tammy Feldott James and Christine Francis Terri Hare Alex and Karen Heard Pamela Clapp Hinkle and Greg Hinkle Russell and Wendy Keeler Kevin and Gina Kelly Louis and Brenda Kerr Suzanne Lawson Elisabeth Munro Ledwell and Patrick Ledwell Ivory Littlefield and Lisa Epstein Luke and Jennifer McCabe George and Zeina Metri Larry and Elizabeth Novak Charlie and Karen Perry Pieter Pil and Karen Casper Greg and Jen Russell Dan Schwenk and Sophie Markovich Norm and Diane Stillman Rob and Kama Thieler Sean Waite and Katherine May-Waite

Parents of the Class of 2020 Anonymous James and Regina Augat Linda and Mark Boardman Ivan Djikaev and Julia Zagachin Alex and Karen Heard Michael G. and Kira Jones Suzanne Jordan Rick and Jennifer Markello Chris and Susan O’Brien Britta and David Santamauro David Thompson and Kim Heath Hong Zheng and Jiangrong Du

Parents of the Class of 2021 Anonymous Eleanor McMillan Clark and Andrew Clark

Jason and Jessie Eldredge James and Christine Francis Jay and Melissa Goldbach Brian and Tara Guiliano Elie (Swain ’88) and Jamie Harmon Richard and Laura Heywood Daria Hanson and Michael MacDonald Gunnar and Ginnie Peterson Bill and Julie Waite

Parents of the Class of 2022 Anonymous James and Regina Augat Beth Brazil-Hauck and Eric Hauck Carol DiFalco and Eric Wheeler Megan English Braga and Robert Kubitschek Ben and Tammy Feldott Amy and Dennis Galvam Michael Goldsmith Meagan and Jay Gonneea Elie (Swain ’88) and Jamie Harmon Russell and Wendy Keeler Sheamus and Karen Kelleher Robin Leaver and Alexandra Pinkerson Elisabeth Munro Ledwell and Patrick Ledwell Ed Lott and Amy Fish Daniel and Lisa MacDonald Luke and Jennifer McCabe George and Zeina Metri Leonard and Cheryl Mihalovich Deidre and Mark Moniz Gunnar and Ginnie Peterson Gary Plotkin and Elizabeth Lange Michael and Kate Sudofsky Rob and Kama Thieler Benjamin and Jenny Zitomer

Parents of the Class of 2023

Parents of Alumni

Anonymous (2) Douglas and Maureen Best Michael and Kristin Feeney Donald and Shannon Giumetti Vince and Kathryn Greco Matt Green and Jennifer Rossiter Henrik and Lara Gulmann Richard and Laura Heywood Sheamus and Karen Kelleher Loren Kellogg and Annie Griffenberg Josh and Lauren Leveque Amy and Nick Lowell ’88 Daniel and Lisa MacDonald Bill and Kate Marvel Luke and Jennifer McCabe Jim Preisig and Anne Curi Preisig Matthew and Jennifer Ray Greg and Jen Russell Jose Vazquez and Amy Ferreira Peter and Anna Ward

Anonymous Ben and Julie Allen Saramaria (Berggren ’83) and Peter Allenby Alison and Robert Ament Rich and Ellie Armstrong Victor and Ann Aviles Mark and Kim Baumhofer Jodee P. Bishop and James C. Reber Nancy Bisienere Al and Deborah Bradley Bob and Phyllis Brinson Rich and Gwen Brown Peter and Melissa Brown Marite Zandbergs Burns Barbara Campbell Eleanor MacMillan Clark and Andrew Clark Beth Colt and P. K. Simonds The Cotto Family Greg and Lois Cronin Luke and Alice Daley Kathy Denham Durley and Elaine DePaula Charles and Patricia Duane Benjamin Dunham and Wendy Rolfe-Dunham Michael J. Earley Gundhild and Michael Eder Christina Egloff and Brent Runyon Jason and Jessie Eldredge David and Holly Faus Cynthia Feldmann and Tom DeMello Ben and Tammy Feldott The Fishbein Family Michael C. and Bridget Gabriel Donald and Nancy Gantz Doug and Lisa Garland

Parents of the Class of 2024 Anonymous (3) Loek and Kate Atema Alejandro Carreno and Silvia Vogt Vince and Kathryn Greco Wendy and Glen Hartman Gabrielle Tomasky Holmes and Robert Holmes Daniel A. and Jennifer Lucas Chris McGuire and Virginia Land McGuire Pieter Pil and Karen Casper Laura Ryan Shachoy and Jamey Shachoy Dan Schwenk and Sophie Markovich Eric and Paula Strand Jose Vazquez and Amy Ferreira Tim and Ellen Wakefield

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Thomas and Barbara Geagan Sheila and Mike Giancola George and Eileen Gillmore William Goranson Bruce and Shirley Gordon Leon and Deborah Gove Virginia and Thomas F. Gregg Mark Hahn and Rachel Graber Thomas J. Hallahan John and Olivann Hobbie Mark and Katie Hollander Peter and Lindsay Hopewood Charles and Marianita Hopkinson Monica and Bill Hough Meredith Hunnibell Peter G. Huntington Mark and Carla Hutker Di Jin and Zhen Wu Colleen and Chip Johns Doug Jones and Annie Dean Suzanne Jordan Robert and Patricia Knapp James V. Kowalski and Janet Charpentier Suzanne Lawson Elisabeth Munro Ledwell and Patrick Ledwell Philip Logan and Nan Garrett Logan Pete and Vicky Lowell Bill and Kate Marvel 38

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Tim and Maureen McAdams Lalise and Jerry Melillo Suzanne Meuse and Steve Allsopp Eileen and Dana Miskell Louise Mitchell Susan Moffat and Tom Kleindinst Mary Lou and Charles Montgomery Hannah and Michael Moore Wendy Kingman Nelson and Kris Nelson Jill Neubauer James Nidositko Kenneth and Maureen Nunley Chris and Susan O’Brien Charles and Brenda Olson Ben Parsons Eric L. Peters The Pickart Family Laurence and Ann Pizer Jim Preisig and Anne Curi Preisig Robert Pritchard and Anna dos Santos Jill C. Reves and Chad Epifanio Rob and Kris Reynolds Carol Roupenian Margaret and Joe W. Russell Jr. Greg and Jen Russell Laura Ryan Shachoy and Jamey Shachoy George and Suzan Scharr

Ray Schmitt and Nancy Copley Gus and Ellie Shaver Roderick and Karen Sipe Ruth Slocum and Mark Patterson Richard Sperduto and Ginny Edgcomb Norm and Diane Stillman Stephen Stimson Michael and Kate Sudofsky Denise Volpe Sullivan Don and Julie Swanbeck Gayle and Richard Sylvia Maurice and Susan Tavares Uri and Marilyn ten Brink Cristina Torruella and David Pingal Nancy and David C. Twichell Clyde Tyndale and Deborah Winograd Joseph and Joan Valle Charles and Rachel Van Voorhis Keith von der Heydt and Terry McKee John and Maribeth Wadman Stephen and Carol Wagner Sean Waite and Katherine May-Waite Gary and Linda Walker Rob Wells Allison B. White Albert and Isabelle Williams

Ann Wolf Jackie Yanch and John H. McCall Judy Ziss

Grandparents of Students and Alumni Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. John S. Anderegg Jr. Rich and Ellie Armstrong Jelle Atema Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Bowen Ann R. Burchill Joan E. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Chun Tucker M. Clark Elizabeth R. Colt Dr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Crago Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin E. De Cenzo Mr. and Mrs. James Earley Mr. and Mrs. Sander Fasten J. Gaston Favreau Mr. and Mrs. William Fish Janice Goldbach Muriel C. Golden Marianne Goldsmith Mimi Griffenberg Mr. and Mrs. Erik Gulmann Mary G. Heard Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Heath

Francis and Julie Keally Mr. and Mrs. James Kelleher Mr. and Mrs. David P. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kellogg Katherine Kelly and Jim Bissett Patricia Knapp Evelyn Land Dr. and Mrs. William Lott Pete and Vicky Lowell June Manning Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson B. Marvel Ernest and Mary May Mr. and Mrs. William McMillan Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Molyneaux Nancy Names Suzan D. Nixon Joel and Sue Peterson Artemis S. Pinkerson Mardith O. Reimold Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rice Mr. and Mrs. David Rickard Mr. and Mrs. Ned Rossiter Paula Schwenk Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Shachoy Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Silvestro Sr. Sandra Sudofsky Dr. and Mrs. Edward R. Thieler III Sharon E. Torruella Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wakefield Willard C. Weaner Katharine Weldon Joan Wickersham

Susan Moffat Lucy Beecher Nelson Billy Nicholson ’11 Ben Parsons Mike Rakutis Helen Reuter Jill C. Reves Olivia Riddiford Britta Santamauro George Scharr Mike Sheridan Richard Sperduto Henry Stevens Don Swanbeck Julie Swanbeck Cristina Torruella Emily Turner Paul Weller Rob Wells Karen White Jackie Yanch John Yankee

Nancy Twichell Clyde Tyndale Charles "Mike" Wrighter

Former Faculty and Staff

Lauren Fessenden Sylvia K. Furash Barbara Gaffron Joan Goldberg Tim and Lynne Goslee Mr. and Mrs. Huson R. Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Haslun James N. Heald II Rodney Hinkle and Kirstin Moritz Mr. and Mrs. William Hullfish Peter and Jeannine Jeffrey Mr. and Mrs. James Livsey James E. and Caroline Schea Lloyd Louise Luckenbill Nancy H. Massey Mary A. McDonough Robert McIntire and Tanya White Samuel McMurtrie Jr. Richard P. Mellon Mr. and Mrs. E. Van R. Milbury William O'Brien and Ana Karina Rojo-O'Brien Timothy T. Parker and Suzanne Trottier

Friends of Falmouth Academy Anonymous (2) June Atwood Talbot Baker Jr. Alice M. Batchelor Judith M. Belliveau Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Bird Edgar Bristol Edward Brown Mary Anne Conboy Jerry and Joan Cross Prince S. Crowell III Carlos O. De Jesus Jacqui Diggs Andy Dolan and Zoe Cardon Jan Elliott Dr. and Mrs. Frank G. Emerling Elizabeth M. Farnham

Faculty and Staff Alison Ament Martha Borden Julie Bradley Kevin Bradley Marite Zandbergs Burns Barbara Campbell Christine Carter Eleanor McMillan Clark Mike Deasy ’10 Carol DiFalco Carmen DiSanto John Dooley Michael J. Earley Gundhild Eder Ginny Edgcomb Petra Ehrenbrink Amy Galvam Matt Green Pamela Clapp Hinkle Monica Hough Doug Jones Suzanne Jordan Liz Klein Sarah Knowles Dan Ledoux Elisabeth Munro Ledwell Josh Leveque Ed Lott Allyson Manchester Anka Martula Sarah (Lafaver ’96) McCarron Scottie Mobley

Deborah Bradley Susan Brinckerhoff Bruce Buxton Patrice Buxton Vicki Centurino Tracy (Olson ’96) Chait Tucker M. Clark James Cucinatto Katherine Curtis Matt Donahue Margaret Ellsworth David Faus Holly Faus Olivann Hobbie Colleen Johns Jim Johnson Rebecca Kurish Lalise Melillo Dana Miskell Will Potter Ruth Slocum Tessa Steinert Evoy Carla Surette

David Partridge and Mary Burke Partridge Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pelletreau Mr. and Mrs. David Riddiford Alison A. Robb Wendy Rose Dr. and Mrs. John W. Rowe Anthony Schepici Bonnie W. Simon Frederic F. Taylor Noah and Janet Totten John Valade Nina H. Webber Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Wing Dr. and Mrs. George Woodwell

Businesses, Organizations and Foundations Anonymous The 300 Committee Land Trust Amazon Smile Associates of Cape Cod Cataumet Boats, Inc. Cazeault Roofing & Solar Court Street Animal Hospital Cushman Lumber Company Inc. Dalpe Excavation, Inc./ Dalpe Septic Pumping Eck MacNeely Architects Eversource Energy The Falmouth Chorale, Inc. Falmouth Leisure, Inc. Falmouth Products Inc. Falmouth Track Club Falmouth Water Stewards Falmouth Women's Health Ferreira & Vazquez, PC Hermann Foundation Inc. Hutker Architects, Inc. Lawrence - Lynch Corp.

Lowell Instruments LLC Sophie Markovich DMD, PC Martha's Vineyard Bank D. H. Martin Engineering Inc. Massachusetts Cultural Council/ Big Yellow School Bus Maxwell & Co. McLane Research Laboratories, Inc. R. K. Mellon Family Foundation Moniz & Son Plumbing Murray & MacDonald Insurance Services, Inc. C. H. Newton Builders, Inc. Notus Clean Energy, LLC Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Pelagic Electronics Pocasset Hardware Portside Liquors Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries, Inc. The Esther Simon Charitable Trust Southeast Commercial Real Estate Teledyne Marine The Valle Group, Inc. Weller's Instrument Service, Inc. Wood Lumber Co. Woods Hole Research Center The GAM

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Alumni Giving Alumni gifts to the Annual Fund for Falmouth Academy were designated to financial aid this year to make it possible for all students of great promise to attend Falmouth Academy.

1980s

1990s

Saramaria (Berggren ’83) and Peter Allenby Scott Brown ’89 and Melissa Hofer Kim Flynn ’81 Tracy and Tim Gregg ’85 Elie (Swain ’88) and Jamie Harmon Meri Linnea (Olson ’81) and Robby Jones Amy and Nick Lowell ’88 Dawn and Fred Meltzer ’83 Julie Meltzer ’80 and Jonathan Bender Kate (Ellsworth ’89) and Adam Oler Christine Pina ’86 and Alex D. Smith Jan and Mark Russell ’80 Miyoko Sato ’86 Linda (Baron ’80) and Nick Suttora

Anonymous (4) Erin and David Aronson ’96 Ben Baum ’99 Eryn (Ament ’91) and Michael Bingle Emily Birdwhistell ’98 Rashida Black ’97 Jennifer and David Bradley ’92 Cassady (Byers ’97) and Ian Cadillac Tracy (Olson ’96) and Michael Chait Anne (Burns ’97) and Alex Diaz-Matos Heather (Mastromatteo ’90) and Jonathan DiPaolo Chris Foster ’93 and April Mattix Erik Gable ’98 Jenny and Ryan Gantz ’95 Carol Goranson ’97

Katarina Scamborova ’98 and Michael Zeltkevic Petra Scamborova ’93 and Leo Otake Jennifer (Malaquias ’97) Ryan and Family Meg Schwarzman ’90 and Mike Wilson Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm ’90 and Todd Bluhm Hanlon Smith-Dorsey ’99 and Jill Pierce ’99 Amy (Ballentine ’96) and Matt Stevens Payton Swick ’98 and Megan O’Hara ’02 Elisabeth and David Tamasi ’90 Laura Tavares ’94 and David G. Garrett Mareana Tiapula ’99 and Dan Ledoux Sarah Twichell ’99 and David Crandall Jeannine and Christian Valle ’94 Anna-Liza Villard-Howe ’97 and Timothy Michaud Sue and Ashbel White Joyal ’99 Leigh (Shapiro ’99) and Brian Williamson Janos Zahajszky ’94 and Linh Trieu

2000s

Alumni Council David Aaronson ’96 Samuel Amazeen ’07 Benjamin Baum ’99 Scott Brown ’89 Christopher Buccino ’02 Kristin (Jochems) Montville ’05 Steven W. Heslinga ’04 Abigail Hollander ’12 Yuki A. Honjo ’90 Evan Hutker ’07 Graham Littlehale ’13 Bridget Miskell ’07 Sean O'Neill ’04 Daniel Sakakini ’13 Bob Schneider ’09 Alyssa (Gantz) Thompson ’03 Tim Wadman ’09 Matthew Waterbury ’04

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Liz and Ben Gregg ’90 Jennifer and Hank Hague ’90 Marianne and Kevin Holmes ’92 Yuki A. Honjo ’90 and Jason Cullinane Juliet Sorensen and Ben Jones ’90 Adrienne and Greg Kinchla ’96 Karey and Josh Kitfield ’91 Jodi Kopke ’92 Karen (Geagan ’96) and Josh Lopes Andrew Maggiore ’95 and Jeremy Hayes Jamie and Matthew Maggiore ’97 Sarah (Lafaver ’96) and Michael McCarron Carolyn (Cook '96) and Mark McNulty Edward D. Melillo ’92 Tiffany and Jeff Moon ’92 Jonas Pizer ’96 and Andrea Friedrich Justin Reynolds ’99

Anonymous (3) Rachel Allen ’04 Sam Amazeen ’07 Tony Bowen ’05 and Mike Kohn Caroline and Chris Buccino ’02 Alex (Kirby ’01) and Tim Calabrese Robert Courson ’06 and Mary O'Connell Emily Denham ’04 and Richard J. Hagie Sara Dilegge ’06 Caitlin and Jeremy Gantz ’00 Alex Gundersen ’09 Katie Gundersen ’06 Tracy and Steven W. Heslinga ’04 Ana and Evan Hutker ’07 Christina Johns ’09 Shelley Kandola ’09 Amy and Andrew Kingman ’00 MaryAnn Kowalski ’06 and James Reynolds ’06 Katie (Plumb ’01) and Greg LiVigne Alex Lloyd-Evans ’07 Max McGurl ’09 Brian Miskell ’06 Bridget Miskell ’07 Kristin (Jochems ’05) and Ed Montville

Leigh (Stokey ’02) and Brendan Murray Megan O'Hara ’02 and Payton Swick ’98 Sean O'Neill ’04 Elizabeth (Cookson ’08) and James Reber ’09 Brendan Richard ’03 Jessica Russell ’01 Whit Russell ’04 Eric Schmitt ’07 Bob Schneider ’09 and Hayley Palozej Blake (Pearlstein ’04) and Noor Shalem Evan Sipe ’04 Brittany and Joey Smith ’04 Chloe Starr ’04 Megan Starr ’06 Laura Swanbeck ’04 Sarah Swanbeck ’03 Alyssa (Gantz ’03) and Tyler Thompson Beth and Max von der Heydt ’02 Tim Wadman ’09 Matthew Waterbury ’04 Bene Webster ’09 Carly and Tristan Wickersham ’04

2010s Anonymous (2) Catherine Aviles ’14 Victoria Avis ’15 Allisa Dalpe ’12 Mike Deasy ’10 Alexander Desnoyers ’10 Samuel Dunham ’10 Daniel Eder ’12 Allison Eldredge ’18 Thomas R. Evangelista ’16 Elizabeth L. Feldmann-DeMello ’17 Mimi Feldmann-DeMello ’15 Natasha Garland ’16 Abigail Hollander ’12 Luke Johns ’14 Henry Jones ’14 Mary Kate Jones ’17 Graham Littlehale ’13 Ella Martin ’12 Billy Nicholson ’11 Christina A. Nunley ’13 Bishakha Oli ’19 Nick Pingal ’16 Dan Sakakini ’13 Isabelle Stewart ’18 Owen Sullivan ’15 Summer Tompkins ’13 Charlotte Van Voorhis ’16 Betsy Wadman ’13 Peter Wells ’14 Samira Wolf ’18

Tribute Gifts in Honor of Members of Our Community Deborah Bradley Jennifer and David Bradley ’92 Alison Ament The Fishbein Family Nawrie Meigs-Brown Lalise Melillo and the Shakespeare Class The Development Office Matt Donahue Coffee Obsession Billy Nicholson ’11 Daniel Eder ’12 and Robert Eder ’15 Gundhild and Michael Eder Gundhild Eder Daniel Eder ’12 FA Techies Alex and Karen Heard George and Suzan Scharr Emmett Favreau ’22 J. Gaston Favreau Walker ’19 and Isabel ’20 Heard Mary Heard

Ed Lott Andrew Bowen and Linda Beetlestone Allyson Manchester Andrew Bowen and Linda Beetlestone Andrew Marvel ’23 Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson B. Marvel Lalise Melillo Eleanor MacMillan Clark and Andrew Clark Susan G. Morse Jan and Mark Russell ’80 Laura Tavares ’94 and David Garrett Fay Meltzer Julie Meltzer ’80 and David Bender Susan G. Morse Julia and Elliott Taylor Laura Ryan Shachoy Norman and Maryellen Shachoy Jonathan Simonds David and Mary Burke Partridge

Molly Herbert ’17 Ann R. Burchill

Richard Sperduto and Ginny Edgcomb Jacqui Diggs Will Potter and Anne Connolly-Potter

Barbara Woll Jones Juliet and Benjamin Jones ’90

Clyde Tyndale Deborah Winograd

Connor Jones ’20 Katherine Weldon Douglas Jones Bene Webster ’09

J. Robinson Wells Andrew Bowen and Linda Beetlestone Lauren Fessenden

New Gifts to Special Funds and the Campaign for Falmouth Academy

Gifts Made in Memory of Members of Our Community

Financial Aid Endowment

Eleanor Bronson-Hodge Bruce and Patrice Buxton Margaret Hough Russell and Joe W. Russell

Anonymous Hermann Foundation Inc.

Robert and Alison Ament Endowed Fund for Science Robert and Alison Ament

Louise Conboy Mary Anne Conboy

Performing Arts Center

Michael T. Corgan John and Olivann Hobbie

David and Nancy Babin Linda and Mark Boardman Charles and Patricia Robertson Lizzie Stimson Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Performing and Creative Arts of the Cape Cod Foundation Stephen and Carol Wagner Tom and Hedy Whitney

Betty Ann Daley Dr. and Mrs. David S. Babin Betty Miskell Cushman Lumber Company Inc.

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Gifts in Kind Contributions of goods and services are essential to the life of the school. We are grateful to donors who contributed in this way to the Auction, the library and other areas of Falmouth Academy.

Anonymous Absolutely Juiced Alberto's Ristorante Añejo Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar The Art Shoppe/Eddsignellie Murray Ray Avitable Photography Balanced PT & MFR The Barn Pottery Bay Spirit Tours Bay Village Auto Bayview Optometrics Maureen and Douglas Best The Blended Berry The Boat Guy Inc. Bog Lily Kitchen/Julie Waite The Bog Pub Martha and Bob Borden Boston Bruins Boston Duck Boat Tours Boston Red Sox Bourne Body Therapy Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bowen Albert and Deborah Bradley Caroline and Christopher Buccino ’02 Marite Burns Bobby Byrne Management Corp.

Buzzards Bay House of Pizza Cape Cod Aggregates Cape Cod Bagel Cape Cod Children's Museum Cape Cod Coffee Roasters Cape Cod Theatre Project Cape Cod Winery Cape Destinations Cape Symphony Casa Vallarta Cataumet Boats, Inc. Christmas Tree Shops Mimi Cleary Complexions Skincare Cotuit Liquors Crabapples Cranmore Mountain Resort Crisp Flatbread Inc. CroART Sports Dalpe Excavation, Inc./ Dalpe Septic Pumping Shelley Devine Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch of Provincetown Doughdish LLC East Coast Dental Design Eck MacNeely Architects Edgartown Seafood Market Edible Arrangements Petra Ehrinbrink Eight Cousins Books Elfstone Jewelry Silver & Gold Elite Islands Resorts Caribbean Stephen Emery Estia Restaurant 42

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Fabvilla LLC Falmouth Jewelry Shop Falmouth Track Club Falmouth Women's Health Caroline Fenske Fit Company for Women Frank's Butcher Shop & Specialty Deli Jessie Fries Fritz Glass Amy Galvam The Gilded Oyster Shannon and Donald Giumetti Joni Glazebrook Grazing Fields Farm The Grey Barn and Farm

Rafiq Islam Island Queen Ferry JBK Photography John's Liquor Store Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits Joyce Keay Katherine Kelly Elizabeth Klein Krua Thai Restaurant The Lanes Bowl & Bistro Taryn Laughlin Coaching LLC Hal Leeds H. Russel Lemcke and Meg Becker Josh and Lauren Leveque Liberté, The Schooner

Brian Guiliano Hamilton Tree Hanlon Shoes Penelope Hare Harpoon Brewery Headlines Salon and Day Spa Heritage Museum & Gardens Hertz Rent A Car Martha's Vineyard Highfield Hall & Gardens Greg Hinkle The Hot Chocolate Sparrow Hot Diggity Cynthia Hovda Photography Howlingbird Screen Printing Studio Meredith Hunnibell Hutker Architects, Inc. Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises Inky Hands Print Studio & Gallery Institute of Contemporary Art

Lightship Dental Lindsey's Family Restaurant Little Harbor Gardens/ Josh & Lauren Leveque Mr. and Mrs. James Livsey Mahoney's Garden Center Maiden Voyage Marine Biological Laboratory Dr. and Mrs. Timothy McAdams Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McGurl Merrimack Repertory Theatre George and Zeina Metri The Mezza Luna Restaurant Deidre Moniz Barrie W. Murray Lucy B. Nelson and Brad Nelson New Balance Falmouth Road Race New England Family Chiropractic New Peking Palace

Newport Hotel Group Inn on the Square C. H. Newton Builders, Inc. Dennis Osimo Pain d'Avignon Party Cape Cod Paul's Pizza & Seafood Pawtucket Red Sox Persy's Place Ginnie and Gunnar Peterson Pies á La Mode Cafe Alexandra Pinkerson Plimoth Plantation Plymouth and Brockton Street Railway Co. Pocasset Hardware Portside Liquors Portside Tavern Anne Curi Preisig Rainy Day Ray Woodworking The Redfield Family Helen Reuter and David Martin Rhino Linings of Cape Cod Rochester Cabinet Shop Salem Witch Museum Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries, Inc. Sandwich Glass Museum Sea Crest Beach Hotel Sea Education Association, Inc Sea Salt Luxury Spa Studio Settings Susan Sigel Goldsmith Simply Divine Pizza Co. Robert Smith Sol Optics Dr. Adam Soule Steamship Authority Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Stewart Eric and Paula Strand Stomping Grounds Grille Swan Boats of Boston Gisela and Pierre Tillier Sharon Torruella Trevi Cafe and Wine Bar Tumble Time Gymnastics Turning Pointe Dance Studio Twigs of Falmouth Unique Boutique Verde Floral Design Village Trading Company Vineyard Vines Vows Floral Design Studio John and Maribeth Wadman Ellen Wakefield Energy Healer Water Wizz Water Park of Cape Cod Scott Wayne Weller's Instrument Service, Inc. The West End General Store Eric Wheeler Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution The Yoga Collaborative

Matching Gifts Matching gift programs help donors double or even triple the impact of their gifts to Falmouth Academy. We are grateful to all of the participating institutions below who matched gifts to the Fund for Falmouth Academy.

Arbella Insurance Foundation, Inc. Murray & MacDonald Insurance Services, Inc. Bank of America Charitable Foundation Henrik and Lara Gulmann Battelle Always Giving Carol E. Goranson ’97 Benevity/Google Inc. Beth and Max O. von der Heydt ’02 Benevity/Microsoft Employee Giving Program Anonymous BNY Mellon Community Partnership Employee Funds Heather (Mastromatteo ’90) and Jonathan DiPaolo

Democracy Fund, Inc. Anthony Bowen ’05 and Mike Kohn Disney Employee Matching Gifts Christine Pina ’86 and Alex D. Smith FM Global Foundation Charitable Contributions Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson B. Marvel Network for Good/Estee Lauder Emily Denham ’04 and Richard Haigie Raytheon Company Tiffany and Jeff Moon ’92 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Petra Scamborova ’92 and Leo Otake Trinity Industries, Inc. Karey and Josh Kitfield ’91

Ways to Give to Falmouth Academy Gifts of any size have an impact on Falmouth Academy and make a difference to our school and our students.

To make a gift online, visit falmouthacademy.org and click on the “Giving” tab. Checks can be sent directly to: Development Office, Falmouth Academy, 7 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA 02540. Other options are listed below to increase the impact of your gift. Thank you very much for supporting Falmouth Academy!

Recurring Gifts | Set up automatic recurring gifts with your credit card or electronic check. We accept all credit cards.

Corporate Matching Gifts | To participate, check with your employer or Human Resources Department to see if your company offers this benefit. Submit a matching gift form with your contribution to Falmouth Academy to double or event triple your gift and potentially qualify you for a higher category of recognition.

Gifts of Stock | By donating appreciated stocks directly to Falmouth Academy, you may avoid the capital gains tax incurred if you sold the securities.

The J.K. Lilly III Society | Falmouth Academy’s planned giving program provides opportunities for individuals to make a long-term impact through bequests, charitable remainder trusts, annuities, and other investment vehicles.

To learn more about giving to Falmouth Academy, please contact the Development Office at 508-457-9696, ext. 240.

Event Sponsors We are grateful to the many businesses, organizations and individuals who sponsored key Falmouth Academy events throughout the year.

2018 Canadian Brass Concert Benefactor Sponsor Martha’s Vineyard Bank Leader Sponsor Cape Cod Five Friend Sponsors Cataumet Boats, Inc. Eck MacNeely Architects Falmouth Toyota Murray & MacDonald Insurance Services, Inc. Wood Lumber Co.

Community Series Woods Hole Foundation, Inc.

2019 Livingston Taylor Live with Liv Concert Leader Sponsors Cape Cod Five The Valle Group, Inc. Friend Sponsors Cataumet Boats, Inc. The Heslinga & Tate Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Martha's Vineyard Bank Murray & MacDonald Insurance Services, Inc.

A Bloomin' Auction and Benefit Hydrangea Sponsors Ferreira & Vazquez, PC The Valle Group, Inc. Tulip Sponsors Cataumet Boats, Inc. Michael G. Jones Welcome Drink Sponsor Quicks Hole Tavern Table Sponsors C. H. Newton Builders, Inc. The Gulmann Group

Science and Engineering Fair Newton Signature Sponsor Teledyne Marine Martha’s Vineyard Bank

Legacy Sponsors Marine Biological Laboratory Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries, Inc. Sea Education Association Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Edison Sponsors Robert and Alison Ament Endowed Fund for Science Cape Cod Healthcare Capeside Oral & Facial Surgery, Inc. Cazeault Roofing & Solar Eversource Energy Falmouth Hospital McLane Research Laboratories, Inc. Notus Clean Energy, LLC Curie Sponsors Dalpe Excavation, Inc. Falmouth Products, Inc. Larry and Elizabeth Novak Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Pelagic Electronics Portside Liquors Wood Lumber Co. Marconi Sponsors Associates of Cape Cod Cape Cod Pediatrics, LLP Court Street Animal Hospital Prince S. Crowell III Falmouth Leisure, Inc. Sophie Markovich, DMD, PC Family Orthodontics Quicks Hole Tavern Woods Hole Research Center Archimedes Sponsors The 300 Committee Land Trust Falmouth Women’s Health Lowell Instruments, LLC Special Prize Sponsors Dr. Scott D. Brown ’89 Falmouth Water Stewards Dr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Gordon Hutker Architects, Inc. In-kind Vendors Coffee Obsession John’s Liquor Store Party Cape Cod The GAM

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Volunteers

Host Families

The following gave the gift of time and leadership at various events during the year to ensure the continued success of Falmouth Academy.

We are grateful for their generosity.

We are grateful for the following families who hosted students during the 20182019 school year:

Suzanne Jordan Trish Keohane Brenda Kerr Mikaela Lawson ’15 Josh and Lauren Leveque Theresa Manning Rick and Jennifer Markello Sophie Markovich Melanie and Bruce Mattison Leonard and Cheryl Mihalovich Deidre Moniz Logan Moniz ’22 Billy Nicholson ’11 Chris and Susan O’Brien Elizabeth Olsen Charlie Perry Janet Pratt Anne Curi Preisig Saniya Rajagopal ’21 Ainsley Ramsey ’20 Andrée Ramsey Marney Rathbun ’12 Jennifer Rossiter Jen Russell Maisie Saganic ’21 Britta Santamauro P. K. Simonds Serena Piccolo Smith Heather Stewart Lexi Svarczkopf ’19 David Tamasi ’90 Sarah Thieler ’22 Nancy Thrasher Gisella Tillier Sharon Torruella Bill and Julie Waite Ellen Wakefield

Saramaria (Berggren ’83) Allenby Martha Borden Christina Bowen Martha Bridgers Petra Brienza ’23 Kendra Buresch Kerrie Capraro Denise Cicierega Lindsay Child ’11 Silas Clark ’21 Mimi Cleary Susan Clements Sam Colt-Simonds ’19 Ginger Croom Shelley Devine Lisa Drake Triva Emery Marco Farina ’20 Randy Farina Caroline Fenske Stephanie Feronti Maureen Fischer Maddie Francis ’19 Paige Francis ’21 Aja Frijon Bobby Frijon ’23 Mia Galvam ’22 Noah Glasgow ’21 James Goldbach ’21 Melissa Goldbach Susan Sigel Goldsmith Kathryn Greco Tara Valley Guiliano Terri Hare Wendy Hartman Mark and Joyce Haycock Alex and Karen Heard

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Martha and Bob Borden Jennifer Connors and Albi Myftaraj Julia and Paul Alling Joy Lapseritis and Creighton Peet Christine Brothers Philip Clatworthy and Merrie Dodge Gisela and Pierre Tillier Jeanne Maclaren and Jonathan Leonard

Liming Zheng ’20 Yanchu (Ethan) Fan ’20 Bowen (Alice) Tan ’21 Baohui (Cather) Zhang ’20 Shirley Long ’21 Yuchen (Heather) Wang ’19 Yuhong (Iris) Xia ’20 Leihua (Dimple) Zhu ’21

We are grateful to the following for volunteering their time to teach our students about various professions on Exploration Day. Sheila Broderick, MD, Oncology, Falmouth Hospital Russell Brown, NOAA Fisheries Dylan Fernandes ’08, State Rep Reed Heywood, MD OBGYN Greg Hinkle, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Robb Hoehlein, MD, Radiology, Falmouth Hospital Steve Junker, WCAI Matt Kinsella, Teacher, E. Falmouth Elementary School Patti Leighton, Martha’s Vineyard Bank Betsi Luce, Pet Photographer Amy Sierra Martins, NOAA Fisheries Jill Neubauer, Architect Don O’Malley, MD Orthopedic Surgeon Foster Palmer, DVM Jennifer Petit, Town Director of Finance Brett Sanidas, Attorney Paula Smith, Rehabilitation, Falmouth Hospital Suzan Scharr, Maternity, Falmouth Hospital South Shore Equine Clinic Norm Stillman, Veterinarian Scott Thrasher, Falmouth Fire Station Sarah Todd, MD, Emergency Room, Falmouth Hospital Sofie Van Parijs, NOAA Marine Eric Wheeler, Cape Cod Rehab Anna Ward, MD, Pediatrics, St Luke’s Hospital Robyn Weston, RN, Nursing, Falmouth Hospital Lisa Wilcox, Speech Pathologist, E. Falmouth Elementary School

Falmouth Academy Presents

Community Events at the Simon Center for the Arts 2019–2020

NOVEMBER 2 at 7 PM Film Falmouth presents While I Breathe, I Hope.

Information and tickets: woodsholefilmfestival.org

MARCH 14 at 7 PM

Film Falmouth presents Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. Information and tickets: woodsholefilmfestival.org

8 & 9 at 7 PM

FA Fall Play, Beauty and the Beast. Free and open to the public, but donations of non-perishable food items to benefit the Falmouth Service Center are appreciated.

21 at 4 PM & 22 at 3 PM

Falmouth Chorale in Concert: The Day is Far Behind You with guest conductor John Verkuilen. Information and tickets: falmouthchorale.org

26 at 7 PM

9 at 10 AM

Robert Wyatt presents Gershwin, By George!

Tickets are $25 and available at the Robert Wyatt Presents link at: falmouthacademy.org/community

DECEMBER 11 at 6 PM

Skylark in Concert: A Century of Carols Information and tickets: skylarkensemble.org

14 at 1 PM and 4 PM

Cape Conservatory presents The Nutcracker Ballet recital.

14 at 7 PM

Film Falmouth presents Bluebird. Information and tickets: woodsholefilmfestival.org

APRIL

31 & February 1 at 7 PM

and open to the public.

FEBRUARY 6 at 7 PM

FA Middle School Play. Free

Community Series with Andy Bowen, Director of National Deep Submergence Facility, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution with alumna Allisa Dalpe ’12, Ph.D. candidate in Ocean Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. Free and open to the public. Reservations encouraged. Sponsored in part by the Woods Hole Foundation. Information and reservations: falmouthacademy.org/community

14 at 6:30 PM

FA Midwinter Concert. Free and open to the public.

15 at 7 PM

Film Falmouth presents Human Nature Information and tickets: woodsholefilmfestival.org

20 at 6 PM

32nd Celebration of Science: Falmouth Academy’s Science and Engineering Fair Open for public viewing at 6 PM followed by the award ceremony.

SIMON CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Simon Center for the Arts at Falmouth Academy is a 7,200-square-foot state-of-the-art facility dedicated to arts education and performance. It is designed to meet the needs of Falmouth Academy students and faculty and to serve as a cultural hub for the Upper Cape Cod community. A collaborative space where students, educators, professional artists, and patrons can engage, learn and share in a medley of enriching arts and experiences year-round, the Simon Center is home to concerts, theater productions, fine art exhibits, lectures, cinema, community outreach programs, and cultural events.

4 at 5:30 PM

Falmouth Academy Fundraising Auction and Benefit.

18 at 7 PM

Film Falmouth presents Runner (a benefit for the Falmouth Service Center). Information and tickets: woodsholefilmfestival.org

JANUARY 18 at 7 PM

Film Falmouth presents Winter Shorts.

Information and tickets: woodsholefilmfestival.org

Community Series with Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., director of the Consumer Safety and Sustainability Group for Consumer Reports. Free and open to the public. Reservations encouraged. Sponsored in part by the Woods Hole Foundation. Information and reservations: falmouthacademy.org/community

22 at 7 PM MAY

Skylark in Concert: Sub Rosa Secrets Revealed.

Information and tickets: skylarkensemble.org

8 & 9 at 7 PM FA Spring Play. Free and open to the public.

15 at 5 PM FA Spring Art Show followed by Spring Concert at 6:30 PM. Free and open to the public.

16 at 7 PM

Film Falmouth presents a Festival Preview Screening. Information and tickets: woodsholefilmfestival.org

LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE AND FUTURE COMMUNITY EVENTS AT falmouthacademy.org/community FALMOUTH ACADEMY 2019-20 ADMISSIONS EVENTS November 19 Martha's Vineyard Admission Event at the MV

Hebrew Center (130 Center St. Vineyard Haven)

December 4 Coffee and Tour Information Session January 11 Scholarship Exam and Faculty Forum February 1 February 1 March 10 April 3 April 10 April 29

Admission Application Deadline Tuition Assistance Application Deadline Admission and Tuition Assistance Decisions Sent Accepted Student Revisit Day New Student Enrollment Contract and Deposit Due Coffee and a Class Information Session

REGISTER FOR ADMISSIONS EVENTS AT falmouthacademy.org/admissions/learn-more/admission-events

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