Berkshire Bulletin Class Notes Edition, Winter 2018

BERKSHIRE B U L L E T I N Class Notes Edition Winter 2018

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B U L L E T I N C L A S S N O T E S E D I T I O N • W I N T E R 2 0 18 OUR MISSION Rooted in an inspiring natural setting, Berkshire School instills the highest standards of character and citizenship and a commitment to academic, artistic, and athletic excellence. Our community fosters diversity, a dedication to environmental stewardship, and an enduring love for learning.

Chip Perkins ‘73, P’14,’14 CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Pieter Mulder HEAD OF SCHOOL

Carol Visnapuu DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING ACTING DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

From the Archives

A Lucky Find Berkshire discovers the man behind the lens.

Bulletin Editor: Megan Tady FREELANCE EDITOR

Class Notes Editor: Katie Kutney ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

Design: Hammill Design

This fall, a dozen mysterious and incredible photos were unearthed from Berkshire School’s archives. A stamp on the back of each photo helped identify the photographer: Arthur Griffin, the renowned photojournalist whose work is exhibited in the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, Mass. The museum confirmed that Griffin took the photos.

Beginning in the 1930s, Griffin was a prolific photographer who captured images of New England. The Boston Globe Rotogravure Magazine published Griffin’s early work, and he became the exclusive New England photographer for Life and Time magazines. Griffin, who was a pioneer in the use of color film, took the first color photos—a two-page spread on New England—that were published in The Saturday Evening Post.

The photos found in Berkshire’s archives capture campus life as early as the 1940s. All of these images will be on display during Reunion Weekend 2018, when alumni can view the School through Arthur Griffin’s lens.

Do you recognize yourself or a classmate in our cover image or the image on this page? We’d love to hear from you.

Please email bulletin@berkshireschool.org.

Principal Photography: Berkshire School Archives, Alumni, Former Faculty, and Friends Class Notes: www.berkshireschool.org/classnotes All other alumni matters: alumni@berkshireschool.org Published by Berkshire School’s Communications and Marketing Office and Office of Advancement for alumni, parents, and friends of the School.

Cover Photo: Berkshire Hall circa 1950s by Arthur Griffin

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To receive an electronic issue only of our 2018 year-in-review edition of the Berkshire Bulletin coming this summer, contact bulletin@berkshireschool.org.

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Bob Kieve ’39 home on his computer

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1944C Tom Wolf writes: “I celebrated my 90th birthday (August 23) on the weekend of August 25-27, with a pig roast on Friday and a gala dinner on Saturday. A hundred people from all over the world (Germany, UK, Australia, and Mexico) attended.

Berkshire was represented by me, John Schofield, Jerry Weil ’73, and Cary Weil Barnett ’76.”

Tom Wolf ’44C with Cary Weil Barnett ’76, John Schofield ’44C, and Jerry Weil ’73 at Tom’s 90th birthday celebration

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Rory O’Connor writes: “Our class’s column has usually been empty. I’m going to change that this year. So, to begin, there appear to be three of us left: me, Dick Schatz of East Lyme, CT, and Marvin Sterman of Peabody, MA. Each of us is in his upper 80s, but we’re still able to remember some of the names and events that illuminated our Berkshire years. It was the time of World War II, and the size of the class—never more than 20—changed occasionally as one or another classmate was drafted into the armed forces, or simply withdrew.

It was also a time when the School offered a program in aeronautical computation coupled with flight instruction based at the municipal airport in Great Barrington, MA. It was open to seniors who might want, and could afford, preflight training as a precursor to entry into either the Army or Navy Air Force. The School’s enrollment was not large at the time—fewer than 100 students, I think—and of course only boys, which was sad, given the success of co-ed enrollment in later years. But most of us muddled through. Dick, who hailed from Connecticut, became a lawyer and developed his own practice in Hartford, which he managed for more than 35 years. For part of that time, he served as a criminal prosecutor, and, at one point, he was offered a seat on the Connecticut bench. He turned it down, he said, because he wanted to avoid the restricted and structured life of the judicial calling. For a time,

To volunteer to be a class agent or nominate a classmate, please contact Nic Emery ’01, assistant director of alumni relations & annual giving, at nemery@berkshireschool.org or call 413-229-1224.

he and his wife, Gail, had a vacation home in Londonderry, VT, and aside from finding themselves snowed in for a couple of days one winter, they enjoyed it immensely, he said.

Marvin, who at Berkshire played football and baseball, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and launched his own business, a rental service, in Marblehead, MA, finally retiring, he said, in 1996. What did he do after retirement? “Work,” he said.

For 14 or 15 years, he was an employee at Trader Joe’s, a grocery chain, at its outlet in Swampscott, MA, and then in other towns in that area. Marvin enjoyed his role as a presenter of food, a welcomer, if you will, not merely a hash slinger. Now, he and his wife, Shirley, live in Peabody, MA. Bay Staters to the end. I grew up on a dairy farm in Sheffield, MA, so I didn’t have far to go to get to class. During the war, I signed up for the draft, but only later discovered I was removed from eligibility because I was classified as part of what was called the home front, necessary to food production. Farming, get it? I discovered I wasn’t really very good at it as a career. I eventually became a newspaper reporter, first in Connecticut, and then back in Massachusetts. After retirement in 1994, my wife, Claire, and I moved to Vermont, joining forces with our daughter and son-in-law in the purchase

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of a small farm, which our son-inlaw, working 12-hour days, seven days a week, has turned into a very successful enterprise. We moved back to Massachusetts, Pittsfield actually, three years ago.”

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John G. Cluett jcluett@aol.com

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Tony Austin writes: “My first wife passed away last summer on the 22nd of August.”

James McCurrach writes: “I had hip surgery in early August and am now largely recovered. I returned to teaching and continue to thrive in my long career in education.”

George Church III 413-448-6199

1949 Robert W. Doyle, Sr. robertwdoylesr@gmail.com

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John Gardner writes: “On August 3 my daughter, Helen, and I took the ferry from Martha’s Vineyard to Woods Hole, MA, where we were met by Linda and Bill Lafferty and drove to their summer rental in Wareham, MA, for a great lunch. I have enjoyed being with them several times over the years. Bill and I share some of the limitations of our years, but are doing fairly well and in good spirits. It was great to be with them again.”

Daniel C.M. Crabbe crabsail@mac.com

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Dan Crabbe writes: “My wife, Nancy, and I now have a grandson, Scott Takacs ’21, who is a third former at Berkshire. We certainly will be visiting Berkshire a lot over the next four years.

Go Bears!”

1957 Walter S. Henrion walthenrion@gmail.com

after all the preparations for our 60th reunion. However, Bill Kirtz wrote: ‘Although Walt said our 60th was our swan song, I am sure he is already planning for our 75th.’ I would guess the 75th was a typo, because I think it would be a futile effort to plan a reunion for classmates who are over 90 years old. Furthermore, I have no plans of being around to do so. As for our 65th, only time will tell. Hope all is well with y’all. Let’s make a real effort in the coming years to keep in touch.

Class Notes is one way to do that.”

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Benjamin J. Rosin benrosin@aol.com

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Howard Shaw writes: “Semi-retired?

I’m still working seven days a week at Muscongus Bay Lobster in Round Pond, ME, from 4:30 to 10:30 a.m. I like it! All the same stuff I did at my three restaurants from 1977 to 2003.

The one in Maine was Shaw’s Wharf in New Harbor and is still going strong. I now live on my daughter’s horse stable in Nobleboro, Stonewall Stables, and

Walt Henrion writes: “I am worn out

Charles K. Elliott, Jr. 29456ce@gmail.com

1951 John B. Hull III 413-528-1528

1952 Tad Woodhull writes: “I’m still enjoying hurricanes in Vero Beach, FL. Is anyone else around from ’52?”

Ted Shrady ’57 with his new book, Pullmans Derailed

REUNION 2018 JUNE 8 –10 Welcoming back ’3s and ’8s!

Benjamin “Rosie” Rosin ’58 with his wife, Rachel, in Old Quebec, Canada Class Notes Edition • Winter 2018

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have two Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bear and Barney. Our 60th is coming up.

Sadly, I know that Bob Chaffee and Sam Curtis have passed. Remember the great French toast from Ernie in the kitchen, and Walt Ostemeyer at the gym, The Bear Mr. Chase, Jack and Carol Stewart, Robert Brownell, baseball, Frank Beattie, Chet Wetherall, John Godman, Marjorie Sweet, C. Twiggs Myers Hon. ’57, Norman Rioux, and Mr. Putnam? It all left an impression. THANK YOU.”

1959 Richard H. Elias mardic68@hotmail.com

1960 Stephen P. Norman steve@spnormanco.com

1961 Peter R. Kellogg pkellogg@iatre.com

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Peter Kellogg writes: “Garry Morfit recently spoke with Ned Newton and found that Ned is alive and well and

living near Boston. He is still working part time designing bridge rebuilds for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Over the years, Ned spent a lot of time overseas as part of a team of engineers building power plants in places like Kuwait, Japan, and Germany.

He has three kids and numerous grandchildren. Garry and Ned reminisced about hockey, maple syrup, and the tuck shop. Ned remembers fondly his roommates at Berkshire, Jim Ince and Max Wesson. Lately, Ned’s been spending a lot of time outdoors working in his garden.”

Garry Morfit writes: “Susan and I are in Naples, FL, moving into our new home. We purchased it sight unseen (except pictures) in late August and were wondering if it was still going to be here after the eye of the hurricane passed over it. Fortunately, there was no damage, which was quite surprising seeing the devastation in the neighborhood with all the fallen trees and blue tarps over so many roofs.

Moving into a house that is totally bare is quite the experience, as well

as expensive. We sold our two rental properties in Hilton Head, SC, and moved the money to the Naples house as Susan’s two daughters and three grandchildren are here, and since I travel so much visiting vets around the country during my non-Alaska time, this was the obvious place for her to be. We still consider Hilton Head our main home. We plan on renting out the Naples home in the summer time. I am not a big Florida fan and would much rather be in the 50-70-degree weather of Hilton Head in late fall, winter, and early spring than the mid-70s to high 80s here in Naples.”

1962 Andrew S. Berkman aberkman@cpny.com

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Jamie Murray writes: “After a year of family illness, Coo and I returned to our Snowmass, CO, home in October to ready it for this winter’s skiing adventures. Daughter Bree has just opened a retail store, Adorn, in Centreville, DE, and son-in-law John Wellons has just become CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Delaware.”

Donald Myers writes: “Didn’t make it to our 55th. We were updating our cottage on Martha’s Vineyard for the rental season. During the riding season, April-August, I lead three rides a week

Jamie Murray ’62 with grandaughter Kemble, son-in-law John, wife Coo, daughter Bree, and granddaughter Josephine 6

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Donald Myers ’62 and Sue visiting brother and friends in Sea Island, GA

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for a total of about 100-150 miles. As daylight shortens, I just ride about twice, just longer. Shifting to more dirt and jeep road riding, much less traffic and unexpected challenges. Just finished the D2R2 a few weeks ago. Often I ride from Salisbury, CT into NY and/or MA and go by the School. It is still one of the most beautiful campuses in New England. Hiking comes back into play as I get ready for the ski season. I’m still PSIA Level III and work with a few private clients. Life is good! My wife retires in July, so we’ll see what other adventures await.”

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William Hand writes: “Enjoying retirement from banking since 2010 and spending summers at the family home in Penobscot Bay, ME. Still driving my dad’s ’64 Porche and keeping active.”

1964 John R. Hendrie jrhendrie@gmail.com

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Geoff Bray writes: “While I continue my architectural practice with the aim to always get better, my volunteer time seems to be ever increasing in terms of commitment and satisfaction as we all still want to be relevant in an everchanging millennium. Late last year, it was my honor to become president of the New Britain Institute in its 163rd year. The Institute is the nonprofit of record that oversees the operations of the Public Library, Youth Museum, and Industrial Museum.”

1966 Harlan J. Swift, Jr. timswifty@gmail.com

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Ray Tuller writes: “Survived my knee replacement and while I’m not yet playing hockey I’m at least walking and playing golf. Looking forward to

getting our class back together for a wild weekend! Hudson train times!”

1967 F. Woodson Hancock III whancock3@aol.com

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Dave Brooks writes: “Our 50th reunion—hard to believe it was upon us, and now it’s in the rearview mirror.

We had a wonderful gathering and a nearly unanimous call to not wait too long for the ‘next’ one. A 55th!? It was great to see so many classmates come back, a cast of characters from coast to coast and Maine to Georgia and points in between. Ken Piel, from that great Navy town Annapolis, MD, was consensus winner of best mustache.

He promises to host a sailing reunion.

Geoff Clifford and Duncan Smith tied for coming from furthest away (California). Jon Fisher sailed up the Hudson from Red Hook, NY. Lee Barstow, Rick Breed, Steve Connolly, Pete Etzel, Bob Mustard, and Roger Foster made the long trek down the Mass Pike from the other end of Massachusetts. Dick Lewin is just up the road from me in Hanover, NH, and Dick Zeff is in the opposite direction in the Portland, OR, area. Seems we should be able to meet somewhere in the middle (my place). Obie Benz and Woody Hancock are our Big Apple reps. Jim Dean (Kot), Bruce Madden, and Mac Wood came up from the southern tier. George Ripley arrived from D.C. (the Swamp). Steve Sawyer sailed in from Down East. John Woodruff represented the better part of NY out by the Finger Lakes. Dan Griggs represented the Midwest, and finally Allen Hole ‘roadtripped’ from the City of Brotherly Love. It was a great time reminiscing, and I was fortunate enough to be part of the team (Woody, Bob, and Ken) making calls to classmates to encourage attendance. I had a great conversation with Jim Goodridge who

had the temerity to use his daughter’s upcoming special event as an excuse to miss the gathering. (Where’s the love— need we ask?!) Mike Johnson is out in Illinois still pursuing his photography, and while he would have loved to come back he is busy as can be trying to see the trees for the forest. Check out johnsoncreekhardwoods.com and his Facebook page. Fellow Day-Bat Dave Hawkes is out in Boulder, CO, and sends his best. Chris Eddings, another fellow Day-Bat, is down in Baltimore and has just retired as president from The Daily Record. He had just previously made his Berkshire County visit so couldn’t get back so soon. And finally, Roger Powell, down in Tampa, FL, survived Hurricane Irma and tells me he will soon retire from his very interesting business Disconnects of Florida, Inc., a direct importer of control products and wiring accessories (dofflorida.com). A very enjoyable outcome from Reunion was reconnecting afterward with Jon Fisher and Mac Wood. Jon, as it turns out, is a good friend with several of my boyhood friends from Sheffield, MA, and neighboring North Canaan, CT. We had a nice conversation after Reunion about life and the sometimes rocky road that we’ve traveled to arrive at this wonderful time in our life. Pat and I planned to travel to Clemson, SC, at the invitation of a college classmate to view the eclipse. When Mac found out we were coming to Clemson he invited us to stay with him and partner Shari.

It turned out to be the highlight of our trip as we shared thoughts about life, politics, and cooking. Mac gave us a tour of the Clemson campus—beautiful. We had time to roam the South Carolina foothills along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway. We visited the Cherokee Foothills (Table Rock) Visitor Center, where we picked up logo coffee mugs and were told to stop just up the road for lunch at the Pumpkintown Mountain Opry for some delicious Class Notes Edition • Winter 2018

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pulled pork sandwiches. While we were admiring the scenery we stumbled upon the Victoria Valley Winery; they produce a very nice Viognier. We celebrated our 47th anniversary on the 22nd, the day after the eclipse, with a nice dinner with Mac and Shari.”

Jim Dean writes: “I am still in Great Barrington, MA, since the 50th reunion, clearing out my mother’s house and reviewing the photos of the 21 who attended. I spotted the Facebook story about Sheffield, MA, native and Berkshire alumna Katharine Kelley ’95 being the first female superintendent of Arlington Cemetery. I buried my mother there this fall, to join a husband and son, and met Katharine. Berkshire grads are everywhere.”

the weekend. George Ripley called it ‘magical,’ and it was. It was a reunion in the best sense of the word, with gorgeous weather and everyone sharing stories about themselves and their families. Special kudos are due to Geoff Clifford for coming from California, Duncan Smith from Florida, and Jim Dean and Bruce Madden from Atlanta, GA. Others, such as Rick Breed, Jon Fisher, and Richard Zeff, were only able to be there for part of the time, but it was really good to have them there. For those who couldn’t be there, we’ll do it again, so keep the 55th in mind.”

George Ripley writes: “What a wonderful 50th reunion. Our class may have the worst record for keeping in touch, but I felt a great warmth in being together with so many of my classmates again. It was a high point of the summer for sure. And to have Ken Piel’s wife almost step on a rattlesnake, wow, over the top! Now back in Washington, D.C., where my focus is on helping to unite a national, comprehensive, mass movement for electoral reform.”

Jim Dean ’67 with Katharine Kelley ’95, superintendent at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.

Woody Hancock writes: “Our 50th reunion was a great success. Twentyfive of us, some of whom hadn’t been back since 1967, showed up during

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Steve Connolly ’67, George Ripley ’67, and Steve Sawyer ’67 on top of Black Rock

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L. Keith Reed lkreed.mt@gmail.com

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Davis Anderson writes: “50th reunion—June 8–10, 2018—would be terrific fun to have a great turnout! Let’s put the dates in our calendars and get as many of us old (but still very young!) friends together as possible in June.”

Chris Johnson writes: “Over the 38 years since I first visited Jeddah in 1979, I have spent roughly half of these years practicing law in New York and Washington, D.C., and the other half in Saudi Arabia. Since 2010, I have lived in Riyadh, representing companies from around the world in their activities in the Kingdom and beyond. I currently manage a team of 30, including eight American and Western lawyers and a dozen Arab attorneys. Our U.S. home is a farm west of Warrenton, VA, where we raised our son, Henry, who recently graduated from NYU Abu Dhabi and now works as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill. I often think of the solid values that I learned at Berkshire and the friendships that I enjoyed, and how they prepared me to make the most of the many opportunities that fate has placed in my path. Every August my wife, Nabers, and I drive north with Henry to visit my father (William M. Johnson ’38) in Maine, and every year we do our best to visit Berkshire to relive memories of happy days passed but not forgotten.”

Keith Reed writes: “Caught up with Davis Anderson this summer when he was in Montana for a family reunion at his uncle Andy Anderson’s ranch near Gardiner. Davis and I visited that ranch towards the end of a long camping trip through the west in the summer of 1967. Hoping to see everyone else

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Calling the classes of ’78

Keith Reed ’68 with Davis Anderson ’68 in Montana

from the class in Sheffield, MA, the weekend of June 8–10, 2018, for our 50th reunion!”

1969 Kent S. Clow III ksc3@msn.com

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The Matt Brand ’88 Challenge REUNION WEEKEND JUNE 8–10, 2018 Register by May 1!

Doug Martin ’69 with Art Beckert ’69 at Harwich Port on Cape Cod, MA

Doug Martin writes: “Art Beckert recently made his annual trip back east from his home outside San Francisco, CA, and met up with me at a restaurant near my home in Harwich Port on Cape Cod, MA. I had my yearbook with me so all of you ’69ers were talked about!”

If 33% or more of your class registers and pays for Reunion Weekend by May 1, 2018, each classmate registered by this date will receive a complimentary Berkshire School vest!

Register for Reunion Weekend today by calling 413-229-1308, emailing jrathbun@berkshireschool.org, or by going online to www.berkshireschool.org/reunionweekend.

SEE YOU UNDER THE MOUNTAIN IN JUNE!

Seamus McKeon writes: “Thankfully, I am retired, as I have spent the past

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year and a half working to fulfill Ed Chase’s wish to do something in his name for Berkshire. The extent of his advice was not to leave another MVP trophy that had to be polished annually.

In fairness, a ski room for the New England Champion prep school ski team was Bob Brigham’s idea. I was quick to jump on that, as my son, Matt McKeon ’04, had skied for the School, and at that time their ski room in the basement of Eipper was little more than a tenement, and they treated it as such.

It soon became clear that this was the perfect memorial for Ed, who devoted his career to the ski industry, and more specifically to the U.S. Ski Team. Ed was hired by K2 Skis in the mid ’70s and soon became the technical rep for the Mahre twins, who were seen as Olympic contenders. Ed was given the ultimatum of an Olympic medal in Lake Placid, NY, or you are done. He nailed it! Not only did Phil Mahre win silver in the Slalom, but also a gold in the Alpine Combined (though this was not an official Olympic event until 1984). Ed established a track record of excellence and success as the technical rep for the Mahres, two of America’s most successful skiers, and as a mentor to those who followed him into the business. Ed stayed with the Mahres until they retired, earning himself the reputation as the guy who could make skis go faster. But ski rooms don’t come for free. So, for the past year and a half (arguably two years), I have been shaking loose change out of our classmates’ pockets (both Middlebury and Berkshire) as well as reaching out to Ed’s friends in the ski business. I have also found myself visiting New England ski academies and conferring with ski clubs to determine what constitutes a ‘best of breed’ ski room. We have had success on both fronts. On September 29, the School held a dedication of the Ed Chase ’69 Ski Room, which sets Berkshire apart from the other schools they compete with. Somewhat 10

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ironically, the Ed Chase ’69 Ski Room (sadly ‘Sleezy Ed’s Racing Shed’ did not fly with the powers that be) is housed in the basement of Geier Library, not a building that Ed frequented in either his Berkshire or Middlebury career.

We would remember this location as the locker rooms or Walt’s haunt. I am looking forward to our 50th reunion, when we can collectively hoist a glass to our friend and classmate. Before then, we’ll continue to raise funds in Ed’s honor and I ask that you give this memorial consideration.”

1970 Robert L. W. McGraw blackrockfarm@hotmail.com

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Robin McGraw writes: “My daughter, Andi McGraw ’17, was the starting freshman goalie for the Connecticut College field hockey team. She played every minute for them this past season and recorded three shutouts.”

1972 John Y.G. Walker III jwalker2353@gmail.com

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1974 Louise A. Clement luluinsf2005@yahoo.com

1975 Joseph M. Fusco joe@techworkers.com

1976 Stephen H. Hassett shasse01@gmail.com

1977 Dave Seager writes: “We just recently moved to Torrance, CA. I am currently working for Infosys Limited supporting AT&T. My son, Christopher, is currently a junior at Syracuse University studying film with a minor in digital animation.”

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Birney B. Boehland birney@birneysfoods.com

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Braxton Smith writes: “Hello to my very close friends in the Class of 1978.

Let’s all try to make our 40th reunion in 2018.”

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Leon J. Weil, Jr. jerryweil.tennis@gmail.com

Jerry Weil writes: “Thanks for putting on another super NYC Holiday Party! Proud to show off our ten from ’73 along with other Bears!” Front row: John Shaker ‘71, Cary Weil Barnett ‘76, Ed White, Michelle Robbins, Rex Morgan, Marianne Stein Hubert, Jerry Weil, Mark Richardson, Alex Holton ’74, Alec Wyeth Back row: Kevin Bruemmer ‘71, Bill Drake, Chip Perkins Not pictured: Paula Pevzner

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1979 Robert D. Thomas bthomas@wwsg.com

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Susie Norris writes: “Hoping my classmates from ’79 will mark their calendars for our 40th reunion in the spring of 2019. It’s time to plan a return to the Mountain! All my best from California.”

Bruce Fina ’85 with daughters Elena on the left and Viktoria on the right; photo was taken in the paddock at the Saratoga Race Track on July 21, 2017

1980 Kimberley C. Fuchs kcfuchs@silvershieldfoundation.org Steven P. Veronesi sveronesi@cox.net

1981 Sue Ann Stanton

Elizabeth Rutledge ’83 and Catherine Burgunder Robinson ’83 outside the Royal Academy of Arts in London, England, on September 15, 2017

Anthony P. Addison anthony_addison@ml.com Thomas B. Fahy, Jr. bfahy44@gmail.com

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Charles Berl writes: “I am living with my girlfriend, Lauranne Dambro, in Burlington, VT. We are moving to Philadelphia, PA. I am working on finding employment, in case anyone knows anyone in the area. Was so sorry to lose our friend, John Behrmann. He was a good person. I miss him.”

Lionel A. Shaw lionel@caritasadvisors.com

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sa.stanton@gmail.com

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Karen Schnurr Secrist karensecrist6@gmail.com

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Elizabeth Rutledge writes: “While in London, England, celebrating my mother’s 80th birthday, I was able to step aside long enough to meet with fellow Berkshire graduate Catherine Burgunder Robinson and her husband, Henry. I might have convinced her to come to our 35th reunion, but a little encouragement from others couldn’t hurt. Cheerio to all!”

James “Jed” Demmert writes: “Quick trip to New York City and so happy to see my childhood friend, Robert Draizen ’80, and his wife, Jane. I’ll have to give a better ‘heads up’ to connect with more Bears next time.”

Stephen Kaczmarek writes: “Hello from Colorado. Borealis Bikes was featured on the reality TV show Adventure Capitalists on CNBC. Air date was Nov. 7. It was a crazy experience and lots of fun!”

Lionel Shaw writes: “I biked the 73-mile Tour de Tahoe with my girlfriend; told her I had a rock in my shoe and had to make a brief stop, at which point overlooking Emerald Bay I proposed. She said ‘yes.’ Planning to get married in Vancouver, B.C., in June, 2018.

1986 Rhonda M. Bentley-Lewis r.b.lewis@hotmail.com Lara Schefler McLanahan lara.mclanahan@gmail.com

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James “Jed” Demmert ’82 with childhood friend, Robert Draizen ’80

Thomas Maddock writes: “I recently visited China and explored the Great Wall during a 16-day tour with friends and family. The highlight of my trip was seeing the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, China.”

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Thomas Maddock ’87 at the Great Wall of China in Beijing, China

The 9th Annual Scooter Open took place at Turning Stone Resort in upstate New York on September 8 and 9. Attending from left to right: Corey Gilkes ’88, Kirk Kellogg ’87, Scott Falso ’88, Steve Altman ’88, Jeffrey Tillou ’88, Andrew Allen ’89 (Not pictured: Matt Brand ’88)

JP Davis ’87 and his wife, Diane, reunite with his former advisor and close friend, David Beecher (with wife, Carrie, and youngest daughter, Haley), at the Madison Beach Club on JP’s yearly sojourn east.

Bill Patterson writes: “My wife and I survived Hurricane Irma. We did not have power for four days, which was not fun in the middle of summer. We were very fortunate that the hurricane passed to our south. We were sad to hear that so much of the Florida Keys was decimated as the eye passed over the Keys. Other than that we are doing very well, living in Boca Raton, FL.”

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Marlo Doherty Zarka writes: “This Berkshire Bulletin

Ellie Ellis Glaccum writes: “Ned Toffey ’82, manager of Spendthrift Farm in Kentucky, myself, and Lucette

Marlo Doherty Zarka ’88 at the 2017 IRONMAN Santa Rosa Triathlon

Calas Henderson at the 149th Belmont Stakes on June 10. My aunt’s horse, Irish War Cry, came in second, which redeemed him after going backwards in the Kentucky Derby.”

1989

Andrew D. Allen andrewdrexelallen@gmail.com

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past summer, I trained for and completed the 2017 IRONMAN Santa Rosa 140.6 Triathlon Race, which included swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles (through gorgeous vineyards), and running 26.2 miles. It was a grueling and amazing experience that I will always have to draw strength from. Already looking forward to my next endurance event: the Class of ’88 Reunion (30 years)!”

Ned Toffey ’82, Ellie Ellis Glaccum ’88, and Lucette Calas Henderson ’88 at the 149th Belmont Stakes in June

Jon Clark writes: “Hey everybody.

I’m living in Baltimore, MD, with my wife, Ali, and three kids, Sutton, Oliver, and Estelle. I have a branding/ promotional business here. I still keep in touch with quite a few of you, but really enjoy staying connected with

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years at Berkshire. I have been in touch with Drew Goldman and Nicole Schachnovsky recently; both are doing very well with Drew still at Deutsche Bank and Nicole a physician’s assistant.

I did recently spend a day hiking in Salisbury, CT, with Elizabeth Kline Murphy and her two boys, Easton and Braden. Hoping to see more classmates in the near future!”

Jon Clark ’89 with his wife, Ali, and three children: Sutton, Oliver, and Estelle

everybody via social media. Life is good, but I sometimes wish I could go back to the Mountain.”

Margaret Flood Vulliez writes: “I am still down in Houston, TX. We were very fortunate during Hurricane Harvey to not get flooded. One month later, Houston was still cleaning up and roads were still closed. I have a new job—real estate with Keller Williams Memorial. Julian ’88 is still commuting to New York City.”

Melissa Glick writes: “I’m still in Salt Lake, UT, working as a physician’s assistant in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah.

Visited with Christie Dufault and Marlo Doherty Zarka ’88 in October for girls’ weekend.”

Jen Roberts writes: “Since moving to Miami, FL, two years ago, I have not had the chance to see many classmates, although I was lucky enough to have a visit from Alessandra Schwartz and Elizabeth Kline Murphy this past spring. We had a great weekend visit during which we all remarked on how we have such a special bond from our

Alessandra Schwartz writes: “I met Tod Willson ’66 at the Gathering on the Green at Elkhart Lake, WI, where we were showing our XK 120s. It was so fun to meet another Bear; we are everywhere. I have been doing well, enjoying life with my dog, Fox, between Wisconsin and Boulder, CO. I have reconnected with some college folks and have been enjoying live music as well. I have been gearing up for the 100year anniversary of my family business, Schwartz Mfg. Co., which is coming up in a year and a half. I’ve been enjoying car events. I went out to Monterey/ Pebble Beach weekend for vintage car market craziness. I have been enjoying hiking on Flagstaff Mountain and I always think fondly of the Mountain and remember its special trails. This winter I was lucky enough to see Jen Roberts ’86 and Liz Kline Murphy in Miami South Beach, FL, to catch up.

Both ladies are doing amazingly in the art/journalism/fashion world. See you all at our 30th. Hugs.”

Titus Stewart writes: “I’ve relocated to Raleigh, NC, and I’m working at Central Prison. Life in the South is definitely different from New York City, but the weather is great. Hope everyone is well, and if anyone is in the Raleigh area look me up.”

Annie Tutwiler MacKenzie writes: “My husband and I are still teaching at Proctor Academy in New Hampshire and loving it. Our girls are in sixth and eighth grade, and they are enjoying the fac brat life. Melissa Gardener, her husband, and two boys live in Vermont, and we try to see live music together as much as possible. Dr. Jenna Pollock was working at Apple in California but she’s taking some time off—dancing and adventuring for now. I’m getting excited for our 30th!

Hope lots of our classmates come back.

Let’s make it happen.”

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Natalie Bradley Clarke ninabclarke@gmail.com Natalie Dillon natdillon@gmail.com

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Brian Luts ’90 and Ronnie Lott at the Victor Green Foundation Charity Golf Tournament

Brian Luts writes: “I got to play golf this September with my childhood idol, Ronnie Lott, in the Victor Green Foundation Charity Golf Tournament. What a tremendous guy and a great cause.”

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Births & Adoptions 1952

1997 Tad Woodhull ‘52 with granddaughter Allie and great-grandson Hunter

1992 Rudi Ehrlich ’92 and his wife, Jocelyn Cloder, welcomed their second son, Aiden Bodhi Ehrlich, on September 6, 2017. His big brother, Anders Ellis Ehrlich, 21 months old, is still a little skeptical about the new addition to the family, but he’s starting to warm up to him. Rudi and his family live in Tarrytown, NY, and look forward to their semi-annual visits to the Berkshires.

Alexa Saxton Thomas ’97 and her husband, Gael, are thrilled to announce the birth of their second son, Tristan-River Gael Aledandre Thomas, on May 23.

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1989 Andrew Allen ’89 writes: “My wife, Katy, and sons Carter ’19 and Brooks ’20 welcomed a 6 lb. 12 oz. baby boy, Philip “Phipps” Dillon Allen, on May 19. Katy and I are thrilled. Pictured: Andrew with wife, Katy, and son, Philip

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Danielle Klebanow ’96 and Srikanth Kadiyala welcomed a son, Eli Maximilian Kadiyala, on December 18, 2016. He made his first trip to France to attend a wedding in Niort.

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Jillian Hooper Joseph ’97 and her husband, Randall, became the proud parents of a baby girl, Victoria “Tori” Hooper Joseph, on April 29, 2017.

Lex Gaudion Palmer ’99 and her husband, Corey, welcomed their son, Alexander “Alex” Clay Palmer, on April 24. Alex and his big sister, Hila, became fast friends.

2002 Jaclyn Brander Marshall ’02 and her husband, Steve, welcomed their daughter, Lily, in May and recently moved to Memphis, TN.

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John K. Fretz jfretz@bmedtech.com

Francis A. Blair francis.blair@gmail.com

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1992 Abram W. Duryee III bduryee@hotmail.com

Bradley P. Hunt colgate1399@gmail.com

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2005 Karina Kiriakedes Baldelli ’05 and her husband, Brad Baldelli, welcomed a son, Beau Kydes Baldelli, on October 14, 2016.

2007 On February 22, Lauren Flury Colahan ’07 and her husband, Travis Colahan, together with their 20-month-old daughter, Olivia Grace, welcomed their beautiful daughter, Charlotte Gray Colahan. Although she arrived a month early, she still packed a punch at 6 lb. 13 1/2 oz. and just over 19 inches. Lauren and Travis write: “We could not have imagined a more perfect addition to our family.”

John Forbes writes: “Taking a moment to say hello to my old classmates. I am currently living in upstate New York working in advancement at my alma mater, Hamilton College. My wife, Allie, also works at Hamilton in alumni relations. We spend the rest of our time with our 10-year-old son, Wyatt, and our 7-year-old daughter, Delilah. This summer I played a few rounds of golf with Chris McMahon who lives in Rome, NY. I often think of those days at Berkshire and wish you all well.”

Kim Cundey Kole writes: “My two daughters are either off to college (Mackenzie at the University of Hawaii) or soon will be (Schuyler is applying to schools in NC). After 15 years of teaching high school science, I’ve decided to start a new journey by opening my own cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail store.

Cultivation opened in September, retail in November, and manufacturing after the new year. If you’re ever in Anchorage, AK, come say hi at Raspberry Roots on Raspberry Road. If not, I look forward to seeing you all at the reunion in June!”

Julie A. Lemire juleslemire@gmail.com Katherine King Mahan katiecking@yahoo.com Dylan B. Mattes dylan.mattes.nyc@gmail.com

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Nakia Howell-Turner writes: “2017 has been such a great year! In February, I was promoted to assistant principal in New York City. I got married on July 24 and was blessed to have Javier Cruz Winnik, Crystal Mendez-Covington ’98, Robynn Fortner ’95, Jillian Hooper Joseph ’97, and Audrey Eford Griffin ’94 in attendance. My brother Phenize Howell ’98 (Jon Goldberg 98’s freshman year roommate) was also in attendance and was recently promoted to sergeant first class in the U.S. Army.”

Javier Cruz Winnik writes: “I have had a crazy fun and fulfilling past few years as I’ve self-published my graphic novel series, A Reason to Smile!; Volume 1 and Volume 2. In October, I celebrated a few accomplishments. I exhibited my artwork at the New York Comic Con (a convention that is juried and arguably the largest comic con in America) for the sixth year in a row, celebrated the third year of self-publishing A Reason to Smile! and have sold over 2,000 copies of the series! I hope to sell another 100 copies, in order to have sold an even 700 copies annually. Wish me luck!

In addition, I’ve also been blessed to become a father and for the past year have gotten the chance to be around one

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of the most amazing human beings I’ve ever met. Fatherhood is well beyond my expectations and I am fortunate to have the child I do!”

1997 Gordon B. Kellam gordonkellam@yahoo.com

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Jillian Hooper Joseph writes: “I am excited to announce another Berkshire Bear has arrived. Victoria Grace Elizabeth was born on April 29, 2017.

She is precious and I cannot wait to take her on a trip under the Mountain in the spring. We affectionately call her ‘Tori.’ I also had the most amazing time reconnecting with great Berkshire alumni at Nakia Howell-Turner ’96’s wedding. Nakia looked radiant as she married the love of her life, Tiser Turner. Robynn Fortner ’96, Javier Cruz Winnick ’96, Audrey Efford Griffith ’94, and Crystal MendezCovington ’98 were all in attendance.”

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Laura Miller ’98 works with a dog from the Sarama Animal Rescue.

ka), offering behavioral evaluations and modification plans to help different shelters in New York and New Jersey with harder-to-place animals. I also started my own rescue, Sarama Animal Rescue, which has grown to almost 30 animals. The shelter’s focus is on animals with behavioral challenges and health issues, and you can follow the adorable animals in the rescue on Instagram @SaramaAnimalRescue and on Facebook.com/Saramaanimalrescue.”

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Daniel Fokine writes: “My family and I relocated to MidCoast Maine where I now work at Phi Builders and Architects in Rockport.”

2001 Shannon M. Flynn flynnshannonm@gmail.com

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Philip A. Sandick phil.sandick@gmail.com

Lauren A. Levin lauren98@aol.com

Laura Miller writes: “I currently live in southern New Jersey and recently became a certified dog trainer (CPDT-

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Peter A. Kearney, Jr. pkearneyjr@gmail.com

Malinda L. Lareau mlaurenlareau@gmail.com

Traci Hinden writes: “Celebrating my own firm’s 10 years of fighting for civil rights of employees and righting civil wrongs in California this year. Had a party on November 10, 2017, at Gallery in San Francisco, CA, to celebrate and buy an incredible piece of MLK giving a speech on the steps of a courthouse in Alabama to commemorate it. Just resolved a case 20 days before trial for an incredible whistleblower who stood up for her patients after it cost her everything.”

having a blast working as a full-time professional magician—so if you need entertainment for your next corporate event, give me a call. I’d like to offer congratulations to Tamara Azar and Scott Gordon, who each celebrated weddings recently (not to each other!).

If you’re looking for a home, you should reach out to my good friend and classmate, Alex Cutler, Southern California’s #1 realtor! If you’re in the Los Angeles area reach out, I love connecting with Berkshire alumni!”

Look whom Chris Reichart ’98 found at Choate’s reunion—Burgess and Cindy Ayres, who both worked at Berkshire in the late ’90s, and Mr. Ayres was Chris’s college counselor.

Great to see them!

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Michael D. Gutenplan michaelgutenplan@aol.com George S. Scoville III gscovillempp@gmail.com

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Michael Gutenplan writes: “Greetings from sunny Los Angeles, CA. I am

Andre Horton writes: “Hello Bears! I hope this finds you and your families well. I have had the opportunity to meet Bears in my worldly travels and some I have yet to see. We are great contributors to society and never miss a beat on a dance floor. I miss you all and hope we cross paths again. I will be attending the next Reunion Weekend, June 8–10, and had a blast in 2016! Everyone looked as if they never changed. Currently, I live in Dallas, TX, and work in banking and finance on the relationship side. Yes, I am a long way from home, New York. I obtained my Series 7 license and am studying hard at Southern Methodist University in their MBA program. If you are willing

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ONE DOG AT A TIME Laura Miller ’98 Finds Homes for Hard-to-Place Animals.

BY MEGAN TADY

When Laura Miller ’98 first volunteered at an animal shelter in New York City, the sheer volume of abandoned animals stunned her.

Then she noticed something else: the shelter environment—noisy, bright, full of passing strangers—agitated some dogs, causing them to lash out or bark incessantly. Labeled with “bad behavior,” these dogs were less likely to be adopted, and were sometimes euthanized.

Miller set out to change that, one dog at a time. After working for 10 years as the assistant director for that same shelter, she co-founded Sarama Animal Rescue in 2013 in southern New Jersey. The nonprofit focuses on animals with behavioral challenges and health issues, placing them in foster homes, rather than shelters. Miller also recently became a certified dog trainer (CPDT-ka), increasing her ability to rehabilitate hard-to-place dogs.

“At the shelter [in NYC], there were animals that weren’t dangerous but needed more TLC, and they were getting cast aside,” Miller said. “I felt for them. I think that anyone that’s ever felt like an outcast, or didn’t fit in, or struggled in some sense, could relate to their plight.”

For many dogs, Miller said shelters bring out the worst in them. Her small but growing network of foster homes allows dogs to feel safe and calm before they’re evaluated for placement. “Once you get them out of the shelter, and you give them a chance to relax, and you give them a routine, and they’re being fed, and there’s no barking dogs and strangers sticking their hands in their

Laura Miller ’98 and her dog, Reeses, whom she adopted at seven years old after she came to Sarama Animal Rescue. Reeses passed away from a tick-borne illness, but Laura said she “lived her last year out of the shelter surrounded by people who loved her.”

cages, they do a lot better,” she said.

Take Grover, a Doberman mix who kept breaking out of his crate and fighting with other dogs at the shelter.

Miller had a spot for Grover in her own home.

“After being in my home for a week, he started to blossom,” she said.

“He knows ‘sit,’ ‘down,’ ‘stay,’ ‘come.’

He’s learning not to jump on people.

He couldn’t grasp any of that in the shelter because he was too stressed out. In the home environment, he picked up everything right away. Now he’s up for adoption.”

Miller says her goal to bring out the best in her animals stems from her

time at Berkshire, where her teachers sought to bring out the best in her.

“I was definitely a little lost when I first got to Berkshire,” she said. “I had dyed my hair a different color and was trying to be something I wasn’t. By the end of my experience, I felt like I was a better version of myself. And that’s what I try to do with the animals.

By placing them in a nurturing environment and providing motivation and guidance, I can help them be the best version of themselves.”

To learn more about Sarama Animal Rescue

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Engagements & Weddings

1986

Deb Lapin ’86 married Stephen Fasciana on April 4, 2017, on the beach in Mexico.

1981 Tonia Lovejoy ’81’s son, PFC Malik N. Moran, United States Marine Corp, popping the question to Sajah Brydsell of Orlando, FL.

1985 Lionel Shaw ’85 proposed to Lisa McKay at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, CA.

1986 Steven Hord ’86 married Melissa Christian in a small beach ceremony in La Jolla, CA, on September 9, 2017.

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1990 Celebrating the marriage of Lauren Duryee Clark ’90 (daughter of late former faculty Bill Duryee and Nancy Duryee-Aas) to Jim Clark on June 24, surrounded by family and friends. From left: Bill Spalding ’65 (former faculty), Nancy Duryee-Aas (former faculty), Crispin Duryee, Campbell Duryee, Debbie Crispin Duryee ’92, Burr Duryee ’92, Lauren and Jim, J.C. Duryee ‘00, Piper Duryee, Tati Duryee, and Steve Duryee ’99 18

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Allison Lee Zelman ’02 and Max Schaetzel Lesko were married September 23 at Fairfield Farm in Lakeville, CT. Noland Chambliss, a friend of the couple who became a minister with American Marriage Ministries for the event, officiated.

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Faculty members Becky Zavisza McCabe ’05 and Mike McCabe were married in Suffield, CT, in August. Berkshire past and present faculty and staff who helped celebrate were, from left: Dempsey Quinn, Julia Cohan, Heidi Woodworth, Jean Woodward Maher, Andrew D’Ambrosio, Peter Quilty, Cheryl Geerhold, Dana Anselmi, Britt Plante, Trinity-Pawling School faculty member Scott Harff (brother to Ben ’15 and Kayla ’11), the groom and bride, Peter Kinne, Lynn Kinne, Pieter Mulder, Elizabeth Perkins, Lucia Mulder, Chris Perkins, Denise Malarney, Michael Bjurlin, Nina Bjurlin, John Malarney, Dory Driscoll, and Dan Driscoll.

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2003 Jocelyn Cullison ’03 recently got engaged to Phil Sadler, and will be married on September 15th, 2018, at the Boston Public Library.

2007 Alysson Shapiro ’07 and Tyler Caine were married in Brooklyn, NY, on April 29, 2017.

2009 Margot Horner Hoeflinger ‘09 married the love of her life, Patrick Hoeflinger, on June 3, 2017, in Gates Mills, OH.

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2006 Lauren Ginsberg ’06 married Albert Dunn (who came to the 10-year reunion). From left: Steven Piatelli ‘06, Lauren’s sister and the maid of honor, Erica Ginsberg Murphy ‘08, Albert Dunn, Lauren Ginsberg ‘06, Courtney Kollmer ‘06, and the DJ, Jon Wienner ‘08

From left: Phenise Howell ’98, Javier Cruz Winnik ’96, Robynn Fortner ’95, Audrey Eford Griffin ’94, Jillian Hooper Joseph ’97, Nakia Howell-Turner ’96, Tiser Turner, and Crystal MendezCovington ’98 at Giando on the Water in Brooklyn, NY Class Notes Edition • Winter 2018

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RESPONDING FIRST Geoff Manchester ’01 Helps Rebuild Virgin Gorda after Hurricane Irma.

BY MEGAN TADY

Less than two days after Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean, Geoff Manchester ’01 was among the first responders to help residents living on Virgin Gorda, one of the many islands that suffered catastrophic damage from the Category 5+ hurricane.

Manchester is the director of engineering for the Eustatia Corporation Ltd., which is based on the privately owned Eustatia Island, part of the British Virgin Islands. He and a fellow employee found a way to be airlifted into Virgin Gorda to survey the damage, hand out satellite phones to community leaders, and pull women and children from the rubble.

“It looked like a war zone,” Manchester said. “That’s the best way to describe it. I had never seen anything as destructive.”

Normally lush and green, Manchester said the island was ravaged from wind and water, with trees and plants ripped apart, houses destroyed, and cars and boats facing every direction. Astoundingly, there were no fatalities on Virgin Gorda.

“People’s walls were blowing away around them, and somehow everyone found a secure place to hide amongst the chaos,” he said. “I heard so many stories of people seeking shelter in their bathtubs with a mattress covering their bodies.”

Thanks to the generosity of Manchester’s employer, he was able to help deliver much-needed building supplies to residents. Clean water was in short supply, and he used Eustatia Island’s water maker to fill large water

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tanks, transporting the tanks to Virgin Gorda via a chartered utility vessel. In the first few weeks after the hurricane, Eustatia Island supplied 20,000 gallons of water to its neighbor.

“It’s been incredible to help give people shelter and get life back to normal,” Manchester said. Most recently, he and his team installed a large water plant in an area of Virgin Gorda that had no running water since the storm.

Manchester is passionate about sustainable building practices, and he’s hopeful the string of destructive hurricanes is a wake-up call to governments to build less vulnerable structures with more renewable energy.

“The technology exists and the investments can be made,” he said.

“The opportunity is here to build it better. People are understanding that

climate change had an impact in this, and that it could happen again.”

In the months after the hurricane, Manchester said many friends and Berkshire alumni asked him how they should help with relief efforts.

“People ask me what they can do, or if they should cancel their travel plans here,” he said. “I say, ‘Absolutely come.’ It’s not what it was before, but the charter boats are coming back and it’s picking up again. The best thing you can do is spend money in the economy. Tourism is their livelihood, and it brings pride to the community to see tourists coming to visit and enjoy the beaches and waters of the British Virgin Islands after this disaster.”

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to help in mentoring or opportunities, feel free to reach out to me. I can’t wait to reconnect with you all.”

Geoff Manchester writes: “In the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, we have been helping to supply water to Virgin Gorda from our water plant on Eustatia via supply boat. We have been doing supply runs from Antigua and Puerto Rico; however, Puerto Rico has gone offline since Hurricane Maria destroyed it. They had been a huge resource for the Virgin Islands and it’s sad that they are now in a similar position to us. Our goal is to support the rebuilding of the infrastructure and schools in Virgin Gorda. We will be supporting them with labor and funding in the long term.”

2002 Jaclyn Brander Marshall jbrander@gmail.com Matthew P. Sposito matthew.sposito@gmail.com

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Brad Ross writes: “In July, I joined the Southeast Asian esports organization MEGA ESports as head coach of the newly signed Overwatch roster MEGA Thunder based in Thailand. My immediate focus will be on our intense boot camp with the roster to prepare for the upcoming season of the Overwatch Pacific Championship, hosted at the Blizzard EStadium in Taiwan.”

Kristen Tronsky writes: “Things are incredible in Boston, MA, but it’s hard not to miss the good old days under the Mountain. I’m proud to be the HR

FL, preparing for the 2018 Olympics with Team USA. We played a number of games throughout the last six months and our schedule can be found at usahockey.com (The Time Is Now Tour).

Kristen Tronsky ’03 with Aaron and Elle on Cape Cod this past summer

director of CloudHealth Technologies and am focused on scaling our business as one of the fastest growing tech startups in the city while also being a new mom to my daughter, Elle, who joined our family back in February. Life is good!”

Jane Walker Blake writes: “My husband Tommy, daughter Hollis, twin boys Henry and Webster, and I have moved up to Jackson, MS, for a new adventure. Life is a bit chaotic, so I can’t wait for a break and to see y’all at our 15th reunion—June 8–10, 2018.”

Matthew Crowson writes: “I’m in my final year of residency in otolaryngology—head and neck surgery (ear, nose, and throat) at Duke University and will be heading north to Toronto for a two-year fellowship in ear surgery to learn how to perform cochlear implants and other hearing restoration procedures. North Carolina has been a trip, but it has been too darn hot and humid for my Canadian blood!”

2006 Courtney J. Kollmer courtney.kollmer@gmail.com Stephen W. Piatelli steve.piatelli@gmail.com

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Casey A. Larkins casey.larkins@gmail.com

2004

Allison A. Letourneau letourneau.allison@gmail.com

William C. Stern wcstern1@gmail.com

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Kraig D. Strong kskraigstrong@gmail.com

2005 Matthew G. Crowson, M.D. matthew.g.crowson@gmail.com

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Katie Johnson Bauckman writes: “I accepted a new position with Cooper Surgical’s genomics department and relocated to northern New Jersey. We also welcomed Charlotte Marie to our family on August 23.”

Allison Letourneau writes: “I recently met with fellow Berkshire Bears in Dallas, TX. Nic Emery ’01 was so great about sending me contact information for young alumni who live in the cities in which I’ll be traveling for work.

The four of us hung out for almost four hours, talking about how much we love Berkshire and how connected we all felt even though our graduating years spanned from 2001 to 2012. You know you belong to a special school when you can reach out to a bunch of strangers and they drop everything to get together and meet up!”

Kacey Bellamy writes: “Kendall Coyne ’11 and I are living in Tampa,

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Barrington specializing exclusively in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Sasa continues to work remotely for a Boston-based technology company, where he manages global customer marketing.”

2009 Gregory T. Piatelli gpiatelli@gmail.com Molly L. Ryan mollyryan1024@yahoo.com Kelly J. Wallace kellyjwallace5@gmail.com

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Allison Letourneau ’07, Katharina Kreke ’12, Tara Porter ’05, and Andre Horton ’01 in Dallas, TX

Jose Rivera writes: “I recently relocated from Boston, MA, to Los Angeles, CA, on September 1 as my partner received a great job opportunity in L.A. While it was tough for me to leave my position at Wayfair in Boston, I am happy to write that I will be joining a full-service importer and wholesaler of home décor products as an e-commerce manager. I am new to the West Coast, so if there are any alumni out here, please feel free to reach out!”

Aly Shapiro Caine writes: “I’ve just surfaced from five years in the New York City restaurant scene to begin a new career as associate director of specialty foods for Whole Foods in Bryant Park. It was a busy spring and summer! I ran into my old pal, and Godman gal, Molly Ryan ’09, in the Upper East Side on a rainy day, and it inspired me to get back into the Berkshire groove. Planning a move back to Massachusetts with my husband 22

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Margot Horner Hoeflinger writes: “I married the love of my life and best friend, Patrick Hoeflinger, on June 3, 2017, on the front lawn of my childhood church, St. Christopher’sby-the-River, in Gates Mills, OH. We celebrated with family, Berkshire alumni, and friends from college and childhood at a tented reception on the back lawn of the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club. The champagne flowed, the band rocked, and the dancing never let up.”

Christopher J. Buonomo cjbuonomo@gmail.com Erica Ginsberg Murphy eginzie@gmail.com Abigail I. Tufts abigail.tufts@gmail.com

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Chris Buonomo writes: “I am pursuing my master’s in urban planning at USC after five years in New York. For the move, I rode my bicycle from Brooklyn, NY, to Los Angeles, CA.” Emily Zelenovic writes: “Sasa Zelenovic and I recently moved back to the Berkshires after living in Boston, MA, for nine years. Shortly thereafter, in April, I opened my own law practice in downtown Great

Whitney Mackay ’09 graduated from Philadelphia University’s Physician Assistant Program on August 11, 2017.

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BIKES FOR HOUSTONIANS Carter Stern ’04 Keeps Houston Rolling after Hurricane.

BY MEGAN TADY

Hurricane Harvey, which struck Texas in August, was the wettest tropical cyclone ever recorded in the U.S., killing more than 70 people and destroying over 100,000 homes in Houston alone. The floodwaters also damaged cars—half a million cars, in fact. In a large and sprawling city, transportation is absolutely vital, and Carter Stern ’04 had just the idea to help residents get back on their feet— or rather, on two wheels: bikes.

Stern is the executive director of Houston Bike Share, a nonprofit that

operates Houston BCycle, which allows residents to rent bikes for short commutes throughout the city.

After Hurricane Harvey, Stern colaunched Keep Houston Rolling, an initiative to collect bike donations and distribute them to community members in need. So far, Stern has received over 1,000 bikes.

“Every day people come to our office, tell us about what they’ve been through, and often accept bikes with tears in their eyes,” Stern said. “Bikes can be a key tool for people to get back

to life as usual. It’s not a silver bullet and the needs of Houstonians are so great, but it’s gratifying to use the skills of my fantastic staff to serve people who need some help.”

Just two years ago, Stern was a lawyer “slogging away in an office, and I realized that I needed another job.” His time at Berkshire taught him to be “fearless,” and the Ritt Kellogg Mountain Program allowed him to dive into mountain biking.

“You have me on record—going to Berkshire was the best thing to ever happen to me and was the single most important event in my life,” he said. “I learned that you have to take risks. And that erring on the side of comfort is always the wrong choice.”

He called on that early life lesson as he leapt into his new career with Houston Bike Share, and as he devised a plan to help fellow Houstonians after the hurricane.

“Bike Share is a key piece of city infrastructure, used by everyone from old guys in suits to wage workers getting to their jobs,” he said. “In that sense, it brings people of disparate backgrounds together, opening the channels of communication, and reminding us that we are all in this together.”

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Whitney Mackay writes: “I graduated from an intense 25-month master’s in a Physician Assistant Studies Program at Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University) on August 11, 2017.

After graduation, I took a three-week trip to Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges, and Paris with three other classmates and recent PA grads. Immediately after returning, I began my new career as a PA in orthopaedic spinal surgery with the Rothman Institute of Philadelphia in Atlantic City.”

working full time with Lake Champlain Chocolates in Burlington, VT.” Cassie Richards writes: “I first learned ceramics from Mr. Soden at Berkshire.

Now I own and run a functional studio, teaching others and improving on my own skills. Never knew a high school class would take me here.”

Pottery from the studio of Cassie Richards ‘11

2012 Juliet E. Shatkin jes714@nyu.edu

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Charles B.H. Brey cbrey11@gmail.com

Kristy M. Barnes kristy.m.barnes@gmail.com

William R. Hearty wrhearty@gmail.com

Arthur Copstein arthur.copstein@gmail.com

Juliet Shatkin writes: “I’m super excited to say that I recently moved to the Cayman Islands and I’m going to be working here for the next year. Should be a fun adventure.”

Christopher B. Landry landrycb@gmail.com

John C. Krueger jckrueger19@gmail.com

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Kelsey A. Markiewicz kelsey.markiewicz@gmail.com

Jack Hughes writes: “I have been working with Saint Michael’s Playhouse and Vermont Stage in various on- and off-stage capacities and just started

Shannon E. Nelson senelson913@gmail.com

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Wesley J. Lickus wlickus@icloud.com Harriet F. Waldron hwaldron@fandm.edu

Tyler J. Reighley tyler.reighley@ge.com Travis Yuan Shen shenyuan1991@gmail.com

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Will Hearty writes: “In September, I started a new job at TreadWright Tires, a Houston, TX-based tire manufacturer. Over the summer, I met up with Tyler Roselli, Hank Mason, and Tyler Reighley in Sun Valley.”

Kit Landry writes: “I moved from New York City to Denver, CO, in August to work for Forum Real Estate Group. I’m looking forward to fishing and skiing as much as possible.”

Over the summer, Will Hearty ’10 met up with classmates Tyler Roselli ’10, Hank Mason ’10, and Tyler Reighley ’10 in Sun Valley, ID.

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GOING FOR OLYMPIC GOLD Hockey players Kacey Bellamy ’05 and Kendall Coyne ’11 are on a mission for Team USA.

BY MICHAEL HAYES

Kacey Bellamy ’05 (left) and Kendall Coyne ’11 have won several gold medals in international competition as teammates on Team USA.

Two of Berkshire School’s fiercest competitors on ice—Kacey Bellamy ’05 and Kendall Coyne ’11—are competing with the U.S. women’s hockey team at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The games are scheduled for Feb. 10–25, 2018.

As silver-medal winners in two past Olympics, the duo is especially hungry to bring home gold this year. In the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Bellamy and the Women’s National Team won a silver medal, and the pair were teammates on the silver-medal winning squad in Sochi, Russia, in 2014. Coyne said the outcome and disappointment of their final game in Sochi is helping to motivate the team heading into

Pyeongchang. Team USA was leading the gold-medal game 2–0 with just under four minutes to go, but fell 3–2 in overtime to longtime rival Canada.

“We did not achieve our goal of winning a gold medal, so we have used that as motivation for us through these last four years,” Coyne said. “We’ve been able to learn from the past, apply it to the present, and hope to bring home gold in the future.”

Indeed, Team USA is marching into the games on a winning streak.

Last April, they won their fourth consecutive International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship. Coyne, with five goals, was named one of the Top Three U.S.

Players of the Tournament. Bellamy served as alternate captain and was the U.S. Player of the Game in the championship against Canada. As for the pride she feels suiting up for her country, Coyne said, “For me personally, there has been no greater honor than representing the United States. Having a younger brother serve in the U.S. Army and seeing and hearing what he does on a daily basis makes me realize how fortunate I am every day to play a sport for the United States.”

To view the 2018 U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team schedule

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The Biasin sisters, Camryn ’14 and Madison ’17, were reunited this past fall at Smith College, where they both play soccer for the Pioneers.

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Jacob A. Grant jkgrnt12@gmail.com

Jeffrey A. Erazo erazo.jeffrey@gmail.com

Emily M. Hubbard emilymhubbard1@gmail.com

Chelsea A. Leeds chelsea1101@gmail.com

Samuel G. Perkins samgperkins@gmail.com

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Maureen McCarthy writes: “After transferring to Emerson College in Boston, MA, I’ve completed a 200hour yoga teacher training and spent a year teaching and learning. I’m now taking a break from that so I can study the practice more and graduate from school a semester early, woot-woot!

I’ve also driven cross country with two friends, and back, and realized we live in a beautiful place; we really do. I’ve also begun to perform my own poetry with a friend’s jazz trio. Many more adventures to come. Every time I come back to the Berkshires, I feel at home.”

Peter D. Bahr peterbahr97@gmail.com

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Natalie C. Harrington natalieharrington17@gmail.com Lane W. Mayher lanemayher@gmail.com Karin M. Vantine miavantine97@gmail.com Anne M. E. van ‘t Wout annemijn@vanwout.net

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Lane Mayher writes: “The Class of 2016 has been off to a busy fall.

Samone DeFreese is playing Division

I basketball at University of Delaware and is majoring in pre-vet and animal studies, and is doing research at UPenn. Derrick Burt worked at a summer camp in Stowe, VT, and is teaching young children how to camp and mountain bike and is back at Middlebury. Also at Middlebury, Sophia Peluso is busy on the field playing field hockey and lacrosse and in the classroom majoring in psychology and minoring in global health and biology. Devon Powers returns to the College of Charleston with Troy Bernier ’14. Eliza McKenna is at Wesleyan studying film and is involved in a startup called Campus Reel that aims to provide a platform for virtual college tours for underprivileged prospective students.

Peter Bahr is studying in his second year at Sewanee: The University of the South with seven of his Berkshire colleagues! He is a philosophy major and has his sights set on law school in the future. Hanna Derrig transferred from St. Lawrence University to University of Colorado Boulder and joins fellow bears Annie Hubbard and Ali Duryea. Caroline Skinner and Sam Merrill start their freshman year at University of Denver together after a year of playing hockey and traveling the world.”

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Andrea L. Cass andrealaurencass@gmail.com Margaret P. Curran maggiecurran99@gmail.com Benjamin W. Dixon benwdixon@mac.com Juliana L. Kokot julielkokot@gmail.com

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Madison Biasin writes: “After my sister, Cam Biasin ’14, graduated from Berkshire, we never thought we would be at the same school or on the same teams again. But that changed fast when I decided to attend Smith College after graduating from Berkshire in May of 2017. As I have begun my journey here at Smith, I have had Cam alongside me every step of the way, much like she was my freshman year at Berkshire. On the soccer field, she helps me to continuously push myself during practice, and in the classroom, she helped me to stay on top of my studies.

Although it may not be Berkshire, it feels pretty close to it. She helped to make Smith my new home within only a few short weeks, but I cannot wait to get back under the Mountain to my true home.”

Molly O’Neill writes: “I started caddying in 2013, the summer before I would attend my freshman year at Berkshire. I served as one of seven caddies at Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, IL. I caddied almost every day of the summer, long days, 6:45 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Every year at Butterfield I moved up the ladder of rankings. Within my second year caddying I was ranked 13th. Every year I moved further toward the top of the ladder, I started getting requests to caddy for certain members of the club. I also caddy in a prestigious

Molly O’Neill ’17 now serves as a Butterfield Scholar at the Butterfield Country Club.

Andi McGraw ’17 is the starting goalie on Connecticut College’s varsity field hockey team.

tournament called The Invitational, one of the top golf tournaments in the Midwest. In July of 2017, I was recommended by my caddy master to apply as a Butterfield Scholar. The country club gives out scholarships to hardworking caddies. I was highly recommended by the members at the club and my boss.”

Join us for an epic climb on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, as the entire Berkshire community comes together to bring in 1,907 gifts to our Annual Fund!

All gifts, of all sizes, make a difference, so please do what you can!

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Former Faculty Nancy Duryee-Aas writes: “It was especially poignant for my daughter, Lauren Duryee Clark ’90, to be married at Berkshire where she was born and raised. (She wore my wedding dress.) Many Berkshire Bears were in attendance: J.C. Duryee ’00, Steven Duryee ’99, Burr Duryee ’92, Heather Crispin Polk ’99, Benjamin Arikian ’07 (my nephew), Mari Frasca Tonan ’88, Bill Spalding ’65, Kerstin Anderson Marcum ’88, Debbie Crispin Duryee ’92, Devon Smith Menges ’90, Jack Herger ’74 (my brother), Peter Kinne, Lynn Kinne, Bob Brigham, Iona Brigham, Iona Brigham Smith ’87, and Bobby Moran ’87.”

Former faculty, staff, and alumni gathered at Trinity-Pawling School for the memorial service for friend and colleague, MacGregor Robinson. Front row: Annie Funnell, Tenley Reed ’93, Sarah Gee ’94, Molly Dean Bittner H’57, Jennifer Gaenzle Smith Back row: Hilary Russell, Winthrop Hotchkiss ’93, Chris Lee ’94, Elizabeth Hayes McGraw, Robin McGraw ’70, Caitlin Jarvis ’99, Lynn Kinne, Jennie Panchy, Matt Woodhall, Phil Jarvis, Sherry Alden, and John Alden Not pictured: Jean Maher, Lucia Mulder, James Harris, Tiffany Stephens, Hunter Lucey ’12, Ed Hunt ’61, Anna Romano, Judy Winters, Fay Parker, Joe Hornick, Martha Williamson, R.G. Meade, Lin and Allan Bredenfoerder, Chris Coenen, Jeremy LaCasse ’90, Joe Hornick, and Elizabeth Harris ’11

‘School Man’ at Berkshire, went on to teach and mentor countless young men as the director of admissions at T-P. A sad loss for all of us.”

Lauren Duryee Clark ’90 with husband Jim Clark

Robin McGraw writes: “A large delegation of former faculty, staff, and alumni met at Trinity-Pawling School on Saturday, November 11, to attend the memorial service for their friend and colleague, MacGregor Robinson who, after starting his career as a

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Susan Young writes: “After 46 years, Steve Basca ’71 called to say he was on a foliage tour of western New England.

He visited Berkshire to show his wife, Margie, where he went to school and came for lunch at our house. Grand visit with much laughter. He found us through Glenn Partridge ’72, with whom he played baseball for Tom and against whom Steve played while at Glassboro State College in New Jersey (now Rowan University). Glenn was at the University of Pennsylvania. Steve taught history and coached both soccer and baseball for 10 years before joining Budweiser as a team leader in the sales department. He is still working for them, planning to retire next year.

He has three adult children: a rock musician, a CPA, and a school teacher.”

Former faculty members Susan and Tom Young recently visited Kit Nichols GP ’19 (granddaughter is Sophie Reed ’19, daughter of Jen Nichols Reed ’87) and Kit’s daughter, Kate Nichols Olney ’85, at Kit’s home in Concord, MA. From left: Kate Nichols Olney ’85, Tom Young, and Susan Young

In Memoriam

In Memoriam The Berkshire School community extends its sincere condolences to the families of the following alumni and friends of the School. Click here to view the obituaries for those listed below. To send obituaries or remembrances of classmates or family members, please email bulletin@berkshireschool.org.

Faculty

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1989-93; 1996 -99

David C. Thompson June 22, 2017

MacGregor Robinson September 4, 2017

1941 Marcus O. Landon August 28, 2017

1943 Malcolm B. Carsley July 12, 2017

1944 Kenneth A. Benjamin June 30, 2017

1957 Francis H. Monahan August 25, 2017 James L. Cohen October 6, 2017

1960 G. Spencer Berger October 26, 2017 Peter D. O’Hara July 26, 2017

H. Todd Spofford November 10, 2017

1961 Peter H. Sammis October 13, 2017

1974 Daniel J. Maghery November 21, 2017

1980 N. James Parker October 25, 2017

1985 Ashley Fox July 5, 2017

1989 David R. Fink November 7, 2017

1991 Derek T. Skutnik August 7, 2017

1997 Mohale-Cacique Ralekhetho December 16, 2017

A note to our readers: The list of names for the In Memoriam section is reported from June 15, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

If we have missed a name, please accept our apologies and email us at bulletin@berkshireschool.org. All faculty and alumni will be honored at the Service of Remembrance during Reunion Weekend in June 2018.

A Force in the Classroom: Remembering MacGregor Robinson Born February 5, 1964, in Winsted, Conn., MacGregor Robinson was the son of Hugh Robinson and Isabel “Tibby” (MacGregor) Browne Robinson.

He graduated from Princeton University in 1986, and he worked as a reporter for the Lakeville (Conn.)

Journal. From there, he embarked on a 30-year career at independent schools, including Berkshire School. He held a master’s degree in teaching from Brown University.

From 1989-93 and 1996-99, Robinson served as a member of the English department, dorm head, associate director of admission, and editor of the Berkshire Bulletin. For many students, he was revered as a trusted mentor and educator.

In a letter to alumni and friends,

Head of School Pieter Mulder said, “MacGregor always found time for students and his colleagues, no matter the matter, engaging them in ways as a teacher, mentor, and friend that left them better, happier, and encouraged because of the time and wisdom he shared. He will be remembered fondly and with great respect for the positive and enduring impact he had on so many members of the Berkshire family.”

Since his passing, tributes have streamed in from former students and colleagues. Honorary alumna and former Berkshire colleague Molly Dean Bittner Hon. ’57 recalled Robinson’s penchant for puffy down vests, old Saabs, and large cups of coffee. She wrote: “So proud of the impact you have made all over the

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world, and so proud to call you a dear friend. Though your time was way too short, you did well my friend—very, very well.”

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Robinson in his office at Berkshire in the ‘90s

at just the right moment. She shared, “In a time when my academic laziness was peaking, you sat me down beside you in class and demanded more from me every single day. You pushed my writing and dared to give me grades lower than what I thought I should be receiving. You forced me to expect more from myself.”

Longtime editor of the Berkshire Bulletin and former faculty member James Harris called Robinson his close friend and “cribbage foe.” He wrote, “For years, he was a force in the classroom and admission office at Berkshire School and once editor of this very magazine.”

Harris noted that Robinson once said of himself: “I am a boarding school guy. I have embraced and been sustained by the unique culture and dynamic created when adults give themselves over to living and working with teenagers on a communal basis.

Boarding school teachers are given a

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platform from which we can present a picture of the possible to successive generations of youngsters. Our job is to cheer and coax, cudgel and counsel them forward. Having been a boarding school student myself, I know all-toowell the enormous influence for good or ill that boarding school teachers wield in the lives of their kids. The weight of this charge—to help young people do and be better—both humbles and inspires me every day.”

In an article titled “Anchor in Time,” Robinson acknowledged in the Fall/ Winter ’96-97 Bulletin that, in fact, he discovered his passion for teaching right under our very Mountain. He wrote: “I first came to Berkshire in the summer of 1989 to take up a job in the Alumni Office as Editor of this magazine. At that time, I considered myself as a journalist. The pace and intensity of life under the Mountain, however, quickly convinced me that I want to devote the rest of my life to education.

I reveled in the excitement that comes from living with teenagers, from sharing with them, from marveling at their infinite and infinitely varied potential.”

Robinson dedicated his entire career to teaching and student mentorship.

Everywhere he went, students and colleagues noticed his unique spark, and his funeral service on November 11, 2017, was well attended by people inspired and impacted by his mission to “help young people do and be better.”

To read Robinson’s full obituary To read James Harris’s full remembrance

IN T R O DU CI NG

The Arthur C. Chase Endowed Chair in English and The Berkshire Bear Tribute Sculpture.

The Berkshire Bear—strong, noble, proud, iconic A group of Berkshire alumni has come together to establish the Arthur C. Chase Endowed Chair in English to honor the legendary Art Chase — teacher, poet, woodsman, “sugar shack” founder, and inspiration for our mascot, “The Bear.” The initiative also funds the creation and installation of an iconic, larger-than-life bronze statue of a black bear with an inspirational inscription by Art Chase. The sculpture will be the creation of Mark Richardson ’73, an acclaimed designer, artist, and sculptor.

Sculptor Mark Richardson ’73

The Arthur C. Chase Endowed Chair One of the most pressing priorities Berkshire faces today is the need to build endowments for faculty support. The Arthur C. Chase Endowed Faculty Chair will enable Berkshire to recognize and honor our strongest faculty and also help the School to recruit and retain educators to follow in the footsteps of Art Chase. Join us in creating this campus icon and inspire generations of Berkshire students to come. We’re calling all Bears to be a part of this exciting project!

Check out berkshireschool.org/support/chase and watch the video, which showcases all the details of the project.

To offer your support for The Arthur C. Chase Endowed Chair in English and The Berkshire Bear Tribute Sculpture, contact the Office of Advancement at 413-229-1907 or advancement@berkshireschool.org.

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Alumni Winter Games FEBRUARY 17, 2018 RSVP: Click here or contact Jodi Rathbun at 413-229-1308 or jrathbun@berkshireschool.org.

Join Berkshire School for these upcoming events!

Click here for additional events and details.

February 8–9

Miami Reception and Golf Outing

February 17

Alumni Winter Games

April 11

New York City Reception

April 25

San Francisco Reception

April 26

Seattle Reception

May 3

May 16

June 8–10

Chicago Reception Washington, D.C. Reception Reunion Weekend

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