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By Marlee Walker ‘11
Bobcat Nation Brewster teams and athletes continue to dominate; plus, where seniors will take their talents next year
10 Artists Among Us
By Alex Green ‘11
A sampling of artwork showcases the mediums and techniques students communicate and create within.
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A look at Brewster connections in the professional world
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Newsmakers On the Road Class Notes In Memoriam Writing Brewster’s History
It’s All About Relationships
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recently listened to Pat Bassett, president of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), speak about the challenges facing independent schools in the realm of fund raising. While that’s not the topic of this Connections Head Lines (although perhaps it will be in the near future), the context in which he framed his remarks is important and timely. In his talk he made reference to what NAIS calls
the “markers of success” or those things that we can point to that distinguish and show the value of a Brewster education. Naturally such a topic is of tremendous importance to us for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is being able to talk about how we impact lives. Without delving too far into his remarks, there is one marker of success that he spoke about that relates to the theme of this issue of Connections and that’s about the impact of relationships that get developed while at school and the value that these provide students attending Brewster. One of the benchmarks that we pay close attention to is the rate of attrition, or the number of students who voluntarily leave the school, either through the year or who do not return for the following academic year. The NAIS average for boarding schools is around 8 percent while our attrition rate has consistently hovered around 4 percent. While we make good matches at the front door during the admission process as to who is likely to succeed here and who is not, much of the low attrition rate can be attributed to the kind of experience that students have once they attend Brewster. It’s the community that we have and the climate found here among the students, faculty, and staff that make the difference. We see evidence of the power of positive relationships each week when students sit with their advisors to reflect on the past week’s activities, both good and bad, and map out strategies for the coming week. The resulting “weekly blog” to parents that outlines the discussion points between student and advisor further solidifies the sense of community and importance of relationship building. The benefits of interactions such as this extend well beyond the advisor meeting. There is a fair amount of research that supports the
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development of positive relationships with significant others and the proposition that these interactions are significant antecedents to adolescent’s ability to function effectively in social, affective, and academic
high-quality interpersonal
domains. Some of the research concludes that high-quality interpersonal relationships in students’ lives add
relationships in students’
to their academic motivation, engagement, and achievement. Our experience would support this conclusion.
lives add to their academic motivation, engagement, and achievement. Our experience would support this conclusion.
When we take these findings a step further and look at the relationships that also develop student to student, and how often these translate into tremendous opportunities throughout life, we see outcomes like you will be reading in the pages of this issue of Connections, lifelong associations that morph into business partnerships. Taken in its entirety, it offers us more reason for why we would make a move into the realm of emotional and social literacy, as we have. It is such an important dimension toward furthering the development of relationships that we believe that we will have a clear opportunity to build off what is already a powerful model and provide our students with an even greater leg up when it comes to how they manage the connections between themselves and others throughout their lives. We hope to be able to tell you more about our social and emotional literacy program over the next few months as we continue to bring elements of the approach into the daily fabric of life at the school. In the meantime, I hope that you enjoy the pages that follow and look forward to your continued connections with Brewster.
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native of Wakefield, New Hampshire,
Once at Dartmouth, his
Weston Sager ‘05 was a Brewster “lifer”
roommate encouraged
and valedictorian of his class. Sager had
Sager to enroll in an Arabic
spent his primary and middle school years at a small
language class. “John
school in his hometown. However, he credits the
inspired me to take Arabic
diverse Brewster community as the principal factor
in the fall of my freshman
in helping him integrate himself comfortably into
year. I went with him to an
college life.
Arabic/Chinese/Japanese open house where I met my
“My fellow Brewster students were exceptional.
college mentor, Professor
From them, I learned a great deal about how to
Jonathan Smolin. I enrolled
relax, have fun, and be social. I wouldn’t have made
in this professor’s Arabic
nearly as many friends at Dartmouth had I not been
course because he seemed
surrounded by such a diverse, supportive, and fun-
like a great teacher, and I
loving group in high school.”
had been told to choose courses by the professor –
“Academically, the AP courses I took at Brewster
not by the subject.”
prepared me well for the rigors of an Ivy League
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education. In particular, my writing level as a
“I ended up loving Arabic,
freshman was well above that of many of my
even though languages
fellow Dartmouth students, due in large part to the
had traditionally been my
excellent tutelage of my former Brewster English
weakest subject. Arabic was
teachers, Jonathan Fouser and Mary Fallon. My other
more logic-based than other languages and suited
comprised of French, Spanish, and Tamazight, or
courses were valuable as well, but the demanding
my strengths well.” Freshman year, Sager began
Berber, as it more commonly known.”
nature of my Brewster APs really gave me the
writing for The Dartmouth Review, a controversial
“Arabic is a challenging, often frustrating language
discipline and knowledge base necessary to thrive at
conservative newspaper. “I signed up for the paper
– not so much because of the language itself,
a school like Dartmouth.”
not so much because of its political leanings, but
but rather because of its limited use due to the
because it was by far the best written publication
prevalence of country-specific dialects. Although I
Following graduation, Sager headed across the state
on campus. Its staff, though outlandish at times,
studied classical Arabic for four consecutive years
to Dartmouth College fairly certain he would enroll
was great fun to be around. Many of my fondest
at Dartmouth, I struggled mightily to communicate
in Chinese, Korean, or Japanese classes due mainly
memories from freshman year came from meetings
even the most basic ideas to Moroccans. It was as
to the influence of his Asian friends at Brewster.
at this newspaper. I wrote a number of stories
though I studied Latin for four years and then spoke
“I thoroughly enjoyed learning about East Asian
for them, and it became my major non-academic
it to a modern-day Spaniard; he or she would sort
cultures from my classmates at Brewster, and I
activity.” In his senior year, Sager would become
of understand what I was saying, but not really.
wanted to continue this line of study. But when I
business manager and publisher of the newspaper.
Not being able to use my language training was
entered Dartmouth, I found the Arabic professors to
disheartening to say the least, and no matter where
be more engaging and better teachers than those in
At the end of his freshman year, Sager travelled to
I travel in the Arab world, there will always be a
the East Asian languages department.”
North Africa to participate in his first study abroad
disconnect between the Arabic I learned and the
program. He studied at the Arabic Language Institute
Arabic that is spoken.”
Sager’s arrival as a freshman at Brewster preceded
in Fez, Morocco, and he and his freshman roommate
the 9/11 attacks by two days, and while the event
lived with a traditional Moroccan family. “We
Arab Culture
did have an influence on his decision to study Arabic,
underwent rigorous Arabic training at the school, but
Sager would return to the Arab world again his junior
the desire to have the best language professors
it had little practical use. Moroccans didn’t speak
year when he travelled to Kuwait for three months
ultimately compelled him to study the Arabic
Arabic per se. They spoke darija, a dialect that uses
to work as an intern in the student life office at the
language and culture.
Arabic characters and grammar, but has a vocabulary
American University of Kuwait.
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“Arab culture is truly fascinating – and always
printing. Sager found these business challenges a
However, his research was less about the language
unexpectedly so. On one hand, I found Moroccans
welcome change from his usual academics. “It was
and more about the Arab world.
and Kuwaitis to be, at their cores, almost
a wonderful experience and put me on the path
indistinguishable from Americans. Like Americans,
toward a career in the private sector – a divergence
“I was as surprised as anyone to discover that
they value family, hard work, and professional
from most Arabic majors who tend to lean toward
business – not diplomacy or non-governmental
success. They were also exceedingly welcoming to
government work.”
organizations—was the best way to make friends in
foreigners from America and Europe, but admittedly
the Middle East and North Africa. Arabs, particularly
less so to those from places such as sub-Saharan
Still, an MBA was not the obvious choice for Sager. “I
younger Arabs, love American products – even if they
Africa and South Asia.
batted the idea of studying law around for a while,
don’t particularly like the American government.
but certain aspects of the field were unappealing. “In other ways, though, they could not have
And seeing how beneficial American and European
There is evidence that American businesses are
been more different from Americans. The way
businesses were in the Arab world, not to mention
already making an impact on bridging the cultural
they approached education, for example, was
their potential for significant growth, I eventually
divide between ‘East’ and ‘West.’ And it’s found in
diametrically opposed to the American system.
opted for the MBA.
the language. Older Moroccans know French, while
Bribing teachers was commonplace, and ‘critical
younger Moroccans know English. This is because
thinking’ was almost nonexistent. Other areas were
“My hope is that an MBA will allow me to combine
many younger Moroccans view fluency in English as
also quite dissimilar. Sexism, racism, and religious
the skills I learned from leading The Review and
the best way to get a high-paying international job.
discrimination were not only widespread but
traveling to Morocco and Kuwait into a coherent
And they came to this conclusion not because of
encouraged in these countries. It was not uncommon
whole.”
some U.S. government-led campaign, but because
to read newspaper articles that blamed Jews for
McDonald’s and other multinational corporations
all manner of cultural misfortunes – even natural
His experience with The Review was so meaningful,
offer better products and pay more than most
disasters. It was this simultaneous similarity and
Sager has this advice for students: “When you’re
in-country industries. For many Moroccans,
difference that really grabbed my attention. In my
finally at college, take advantage of more than just
English fluency means greater wealth and more
career, I hope to delve further into these cultures so I
your classes and the nightlife. Nearly every college
opportunities. But knowledge of English also leads to
can learn more about their complexities.”
boasts great art programs. Go and see theater,
more favorable relations between the two regions.
sculpture, movies, whatever. They’re almost always
Once the people know English, they can bypass
The summer before his senior year at Dartmouth,
rewarding, and they also can be a great cheap
the biased Arab media and access American culture
Sager worked at the Hudson Institute, a politically
date. Similarly, get involved in something you feel
directly.”
centrist think tank in Washington, D.C. He interned
passionate about. Athletics, the college newspaper,
for Zeyno Baran, a Turkish scholar, in the Center for
and peer advisor groups
Eurasian Policy. “It was a timely position to hold, as
are all good choices,
that summer Russia invaded Georgia. They definitely
particularly anything
got their money’s worth from my unpaid internship.”
that displays leadership.
Back at Dartmouth that fall, Sager applied for a
These are not only
Fulbright Scholarship to Morocco, specifically to
rewarding at the time,
study how Arabian Peninsula nations were portrayed
but pay big dividends in
in Moroccan newspapers, “arguably the freest and
finding a job or applying
most rapidly developing press in the Arab world.”
to graduate school. The
Something else happened his senior year that Sager
same can be said for
considers equally significant to his career path. He
college admissions.”
began serving as president of The Dartmouth Review.
were dropping left and right. But I managed to
Back to Morocco for Fulbright Research
rescue The Review from going under, due mostly to
In the spring, Sager was
logging in ungodly hours there and also a little bit
awarded the Fulbright
of luck when it came to donations.” This experience
Scholarship and left
compelled him to consider business school.
for Morocco after
As the president of the newspaper, he had been in
graduation. He again
charge of all things financial – fundraising, taxes,
studied at the Arabic
marketing, as well as merchandise, distribution, and
Language Institute in Fez.
“It was a difficult time to lead the newspaper, as it was the start of the ‘great recession’ and newspapers
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Sager recently completed graduate school
and Europe as well. I believe this kind of trade will
and wrote. “I introduced her to the joys of Moroccan
applications to enroll in an MBA program, a
enrich both regions and lead to lasting cross-cultural
street food, including the best potato chips and
degree he plans to use to work for a multinational
understanding.”
candied peanuts we’d ever had. Of course, we also
corporation with significant ties to the Middle East
drank copious amounts of mint tea and orange juice
and North Africa. “From what I’ve seen, McDonald’s,
Before he left to pursue his Fulbright Scholarship
Microsoft, Unilever, and even Starbucks would all
in Morocco, Sager became engaged to his girlfriend
be good choices for my first foray into the business
of three years, Victoria, whom he had met at
While Sager waits to hear about graduate school so
world after graduate school. Each one of these
Dartmouth. On a trip home to Wakefield in
he can plan the next move along his career path, he
corporations is having a positive impact in the region
December 2009, he and Victoria were married in
is managing his family’s newly acquired business,
by providing products that Arabs use and value.
a small ceremony. The two had planned this initial
Sunset Lodges, a resort on Lake Winnipesaukee in
ceremony for practical purposes, he explained, as
Tuftonboro, New Hampshire.
“After working for one or more of these corporations,
they didn’t want to live together in Morocco without
I plan to become something of a facilitator of
a marriage certificate.
– the two signature Moroccan potables.”
From the diverse campus community on the shores
exchange between the Western world and the
of Lake Winnipesaukee, to the Ivy League, to North
Arab world. I want to introduce more American
Back in Morocco, the couple lived in the suburbs of
Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, Weston Sager
and European businesses to Arab countries and
Rabat, and Victoria volunteered at a women’s rights
continues on his journey hoping to make an impact
introduce successful Arab businesses to America
organization while her husband researched, read,
in a whole new world.
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Campus BBC Brewster’s Business Club (BBC) actively raises money and introduces students to business endeavors. This spring the BBC is focused on selling their homemade pizza, sponsoring a dance, and selling T-shirts to raise money for the 2011 senior class gift. Resume writing, summer internships, and college and industry networking also are benefits of club membership. If you are interested in sharing
Students Head to Washington for Conference
your business experience or have an internship opportunity, please contact BBC
Preye Okara ’12, Sydney Baker ’13, and Ashley Rogers ’13 are participating
President Jackson Callahan ‘11 at jackson_callahan@brewsteracademy.org or
in the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. The Leaders of
staff advisor Martha Trepanier ‘83 at 603-569-7135 or martha_trepanier@
Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today is the theme of the six-day conference
brewsteracademy.org.
held March 29 – April 2. The conference is designed to motivate and inspire top high school students from across the United States by giving them an opportunity to discuss current issues with the men and women who shape the country’s policies and laws. While in Washington, the students will assess problems, contribute to group discussions, and take on roles in educational simulations. Through hands-on experiences, students develop important leadership skills by learning to evaluate critical information, form and advocate positions, and make decisions. “I hope to learn how we, as a new generation, can make a difference in our community and try to make the world a better place,” Baker said. “I would love to bring the information I learn back to Brewster and share it so others can make a difference as well.” Brewster faculty nominated the students, who also had to meet high academic and leadership criteria.
Members of the BBC get ready to prepare pizza to sell to students (l to r); Tyler Leighton ‘13, Allie Girard ‘13, Jack Stine ‘13, Marshall Lee ‘12, and BK Kang 12
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Louder Than A Bomb Explodes at Anderson Hall Jon Siskel ’85 returned to campus for the screening of his latest award-winning film %\ 0DUFLD (OGUHGJH
Jordan Weaver ’11, David Nieman ’11, Marilyn Shea, academic dean, Steve Burgess, media arts instructor, Mike Cooper, Andrea Cooper, and BG Hodges ’66, media arts instructor, enjoyed lunch with Jon Siskel ’85 during his campus visit.
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or 99 minutes on one snowy January
Perhaps the filmmakers’ website captures the film’s
story of several characters draws the audience
morning, students sat in Anderson Hall quiet
essence best: “Louder Than a Bomb is a film about
in to the excitement and power of this form of
and captivated by a movie about poetry.
passion, competition, teamwork, and trust. It’s about
expression. Many of the poems, performed in the
the joy of being young, and the pain of growing up.
movie without cuts, are deeply emotional and
“In my class before this all-school assembly, I was
It’s about speaking out, making noise, and finding
draw from the life experience of these teenagers. I
asked if I knew what ‘the movie’ was going to
your voice. It also just happens to be about poetry.”
was equally impressed by the fact that a Brewster
be about,” science teacher Michelle Rafalowski-
graduate has made such an impact within the
Houseman shared. “Before I could respond, a
Siskel and his production partner Greg Jacobs
documentary community. “In today’s film industry,
student piped up ‘Poetry,’ in a very dull and lethargic
spent a year visiting numerous high schools in the
inexpensive equipment has spawned thousands of
voice. Groans were shared throughout the class.
Chicago area as the schools prepared for the world’s
documentaries. Louder Than a Bomb has had enough
largest annual poetry slam competition. They then
impact to stand out against these other films. As
“In my afternoon classes, students spoke
chose four schools to profile in their documentary
a senior looking forward to film school, it is very
energetically and empathetically about the students
and spent another year interviewing and filming
encouraging to meet a graduate who has been so
involved in ‘The Bomb.’ I am so excited to hear
these teams. The next two years were spent editing
successful in the industry.”
students excited about poetry! ‘Now that is the kind
350 hours of film into 99 minutes of captivating
of poetry I could get into!’ exclaimed one student.”
characters who shared their stories about finding
“I really enjoyed Louder Than a Bomb,” senior Jordan
their voices through words.
Weaver (Austin, Texas) said. “The theme that really
They were talking about the documentary Louder
spoke to me was the respect that these young
Than a Bomb, which was brought to campus by
“I was impressed by Louder Than a Bomb,”
people gained from the adults around them by
alumnus Jon Siskel ’85, an Emmy award-winning
said senior David Nieman of Wolfeboro. “The
using their literary talents. The bittersweet reality
filmmaker. By January, the film had already won nine
topic of slam poetry revealed itself to be very
that they wrote about connected to and kept the
awards at film festivals throughout the country.
captivating. “Throughout the film, the back-
attention of the students here at Brewster, and I am
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Many of the poems, performed in the movie without cuts, are deeply emotional and draw from the life experience of these teenagers.
Slam Poetry at Brewster Based on the student excitement generated by Louder Than a Bomb, Brewster is planning to offer a performance poetry class next year. “Students really got excited about the concept
so happy I was able to meet with Mr. Siskel after
of slam poetry with Jon Siskel’s visit,” said
the documentary. I felt very lucky that I got to
Academic Dean Marilyn Shea. “The documentary
hear about ‘behind the scenes’ of LTAB and his
inspired everyone here, and it certainly showed
other work.”
us all how what a powerful learning tool we have when we find an effective way to link youth
“Louder Than a Bomb is a testament to what
culture with the curriculum.”
amazing things can happen in education when dedicated teachers provide the framework and
She continued, “What I found most compelling
skills that enable students to express their
was the peer culture this effort has helped schools
passions and interests in an environment that
build. You watch kids give and receive absolute
demands excellence,” said Peter Hess, dean
respect. They have learned how to work together
of students. “Extremely powerful stuff is
and learned to replace hate with love. I think we
captured in this film!”
were also taken with the power of the poetry and the fact that these kids were truly creating art, and
Louder Than a Bomb will have its television
exhibiting the talents for analysis and evaluative
premiere later this year on the Oprah
thinking that schools struggle to get kids to grasp.”
Winfrey Network as part of the OWN Documentary Club. For more information
The Brewster course is designed to provide students
on Louder Than a Bomb, Siskel/Jacobs
with an opportunity to explore and experiment with
Productions, or to learn if the movie
the poetry slam as a performing art and as a vehicle for
is playing in your city, visit:
creative expression and with a goal of performing in an
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interschool poetry slam.
Jon Siskel ‘85 reviews the work of the Brewster news team with media arts instructor Steve Burgess and Jordan Weaver ‘11. Media arts instructor BG Hodges ‘66, not seen, was showing the broadcast.
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Team confidence intensified and Brewster set their sights high finishing the regular season with exciting wins against both New Hampton School and Proctor Academy. The synergy on and off the field
brewsteracademy.org/
This year the 2010 varsity field hockey team made
was palpable, and the newly named Lakes Region
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Brewster Academy history by capturing both the
Championship team was ready to live out their
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council
dream in postseason play.
Soccer
(NEPSAC) Class C Championship and the Lakes
Taylor Booth: Siena College
Region Championship. It was the team’s eighth New
The Bobcats earned a New England bid as the #7
England Tournament bid in nine seasons, including
seed and prepared to give nothing but their best
Field Hockey
two New England Championships and three Lakes
against #2 Ethel Walker School. The Bobcats upped
Rachael Paul: Providence College
Region Championships.
the intensity and made their mark with a 2-0 win.
Ice Hockey
It was a season in which the team openly embraced
well-known opponent #3 seed Holderness for an all-
Stephen Balsamo: Saint Anselm College
change and saw challenges as real opportunities.
important re-match. The Bobcats had learned their
Yegor Bezuglyy: Johnson & Wales University
The Bobcats showed a promising start to the season
lesson and their will to win brought them one step
Megan Colpitts: College of the Holy Cross
with three convincing wins against Gould Academy,
closer to their ultimate goal with a 2-1 win.
Chelsiea Goll: Northeastern University
Kents Hill School, and Hebron Academy. Class B
Jessie Anne Howard: University of Prince Edward Island
Cushing Academy and Class A Exeter Academy
Finally they faced off against the undefeated #1
Sarah MacDonnell: University of Connecticut
then stopped the team’s early momentum, but the
seed Newton Country Day School in the finals.
Chelsea MacNeil: Bowdoin College
Bobcats bounced back against their rival Holderness
The Bobcats would once again prove their worth in
Brennen Shaw: Assumption College
School to pull out an important overtime tie.
performance, attitude, and commitment to turn their
Olivia Zweber: College of the Holy Cross
The team went on to beat both Tilton and New
dream of winning the New England Championship
Hampton schools in the Lakes Region. A tie and two
into a reality with a 3-1 victory.
Semifinal action placed Brewster against their
further wins in Class C demonstrated the Bobcat
Basketball
– Kim Yau, Head Coach
Max Hooper: Harvard University Durand Johnson: University of Pittsburgh Marcus Kennedy: Villanova University Jakarr Sampson: St. John’s University Naadir Tharpe: University of Kansas
Lacrosse Jon Behning: Hartwick College Mitchell Chapman: Bryant University Patrick Eaker: Marist College Jimmy Murphy: University of Hartford
Crew Cameron Bierwith: Syracuse University Hunter Holtz: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
First row l to r: Mike Cooper, seniors Elizabeth Sterchele, Olivia Zweber, captain Jolie Wehrung , Hilary Greeff, captain Jessie Howard, captain Chelsiea Goll, Rachael Paul, coach Kim Yau; Standing l to r: assistant coach Janis Cornwell, Nicole Levesque ‘14, Amy Misera ‘12, Sarah Geyssel ‘11, Shelby Allesandroni ‘14, Goldie Paul ‘12, Olivia Hadley ‘12, Hanna Skelley ‘12, Toni DiGeronimo ‘12, Catherine LeBoeuf ‘13, and Allie Hughes ‘12
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New England Soccer Semifinalists
In 2010, captain Taylor Booth ‘11 (Epping, New
After MacDonnell’s injury, the Bobcats had to work
Hampshire) led Brewster Academy to a 12-3-2
hard to score goals, and many players stepped up.
Defending Champions Dominate in Lakes Region and New England Leagues
record and its fourth consecutive Lakes Region
Senior Chelsea MacNeil (Moncton, New Brunswick)
Championship. Along the way, Booth added to her
scored one of the most important goals of the
school record shutout total, finishing with 32 in her
year, when she tallied the game winner in the final
three-year career.
minute against Kimball Union Academy; it was a game that Brewster could not afford to tie or lose if
Emma Jones (Wolfeboro), Courtney Piper
they wanted to win the league, and MacNeil came
(Wolfeboro), and Sarah MacDonnell (Quispamsis,
through.
New Brunswick) have been four-year contributors
Goalkeeper and captain Taylor Booth ’11 holds the record for Brewster shutouts
to the varsity program, and they each played a
Brewster played some of its best games against
big role in the success of the 2010 season. Jones
Lakes Region rivals to finish with a 9-0-1 record
continued to be a consistent defensive presence for
in the league, and the team’s regular season
the Bobcats and made key offensive contributions as
success helped them earn a #2 seed in the New
well, finishing with six goals and five assists. Piper
England Preparatory School Athletic Council
made a move from midfield to left back and never
playoffs. After winning a close 1-0 game against
left the field; she was a player the team could always
Proctor in the quarterfinals, Brewster fell to
count on to do her job. MacDonnell started off the
Wheeler School 1-0 in the semifinals. Although the
year with a flourish, scoring 10 goals (including four
Bobcats were disappointed not to repeat as New
game winners) in the first nine games; unfortunately,
England champions, their resolute competitiveness
she suffered a season-ending injury in the ninth
throughout the season should be remembered.
game on a play where she scored.
– Matt Butcher, Head Coach
These Bobcats finished in a respectable 20th position out of 75 boats at the Head of the Charles Regatta. They are Hunter Holtz ’11, Cam Bierwith ’11, John Steensma ’12, and Ryan Ingram ’11. Not shown is coxswain Leah Soboroff ’11.
Lakes Region Runner of the Year: Reika Kijima ’12
The national defending prep school champion boys’ varsity basketball team ended regular season play with a 29-1 record. Here Mitch McGary ’12 puts one in for the Bobcats.
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Newsmakers Student Film Showcased at Film Festival
Beginning’s End was the Runner Up to the Jury Award
players selected to represent Team Canada at
at the 2010 New Hampshire High School Short
the world games. On her way to the finals, she
Film Festival. Nieman’s next project will focus on
contributed three goals, two against Germany and
bathroom graffiti. Stay tuned.
one in the semifinals over Finland. In the finals,
Bobcat Nation Goes International
Canada lost to the United States 5-2. MacDonnell will take her talent to the University of Connecticut next season. Another Bobcat icer Yegor Bezuglyy ’11 (Karkhov, Ukraine) played in the IIHF World Men’s Under-20 competition in December in Bobruisk, Belarus. Bezuglyy, a forward,
Filmmakers Hannah Carter ’11 and David Nieman ’11 at the New Hampshire Film Festival
scored on a penalty shot against Italy. It was his
Beginning’s End, a short film by David Nieman ’11
third appearance at the IIHF games. “It was an
(Wolfeboro) and Hannah Carter ’11 (New Canaan,
awesome experience playing at such a high level of
Connecticut) won acceptance in the New Hampshire
competition,” he said.
Film Festival last summer and was shown at the October festival in Portsmouth. The 5 ½ minute
Cooper Presents at CASE
drama features a girl who stays late to sing in an
Mike Cooper and Karin L. George, senior associate at
empty building. As she goes to leave, she finds that
Washburn & McGoldrick Inc. presented at the 41st
leaving may not be an option. Nieman directed the
Annual Case-NAIS Independent Schools Conference
technical aspects and edited the film, while Carter
in Chicago. The two led the session “Leading Change
wrote the story and directed the acting. Genevieve
and Transition with the Board of Trustees: The
Curran ’11 (Hollis, New Hampshire) played the
Sarah MacDonnell ’11 (Quispamsis, New Brunswick)
main character.
traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, in January to
Brewster Academy Story.”
represent Team Canada at the International Ice
AP English Paper Published
The 2010 lineup of independent films featured
Hockey Federation World (IIHF) Women’s Under-18
Shira Braiterman ’13 (Wolfeboro) penned an essay
New Hampshire filmmakers as well as national and
Championship.
for Jonathan Fouser’s AP English Class “Tragedy Does
international filmmakers and winners from film
Not An Unhappy Person Make” that received high
festivals such as Sundance, Berlin, and South by
MacDonnell, a forward who just completed her
marks from Fouser as well as the editors of the New
Southwest.
fourth season with the Bobcats, was among 20
Hampshire Sunday News and the Granite State News
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where the essay
A veteran at throwing batting practice, Siegal is the
episode of When I Was 17. The show features current
was published.
first woman to coach first base in men’s professional
celebrities and looks back on when they were 17. The
The assignment
baseball (Brockton Rox, 2009). She also spent three
show aired at the end of February.
was to write an
years as the only female college baseball coach in
essay on any topic
the country.
imitating the style
Keogh and Edwards Drafted for Pro Lacrosse
of Pulitzer Prize-
To honor the memory of Chistina Taylor Green, 9,
Stephen Keogh ’07 and Damon Edwards ’08 have
winning Miami
killed in the Tucson, Arizona, shooting, Siegal wore
committed to professional lacrosse teams. Keogh
Herald columnist
a baseball memorial patch. Christina was the only
was drafted by the Hamilton Nationals (Canada)
Leonard Pitts Jr.
girl on her Little League baseball team and dreamed
and will likely play for Major League Lacrosse this
The essay conveyed Braiterman’s thoughts on how
of becoming the first woman to play major league
summer. He graduates from Syracuse University in
easy, and perhaps comforting, it is for individuals
baseball.
May, where he has helped the Orange to two NCAA
to compare their lives to someone experiencing
titles. In January Edwards signed with the Boston
we can feel that we have a better life or at least it
Grace and Kaywin to Return as Commencement Speakers
is not as bad as someone else’s. Her protagonist is
As busy as they are with their first feature film
the late Elizabeth Edwards and her assumption is
release, Topher Grace ’97 and Gordon Kaywin ’97
that upon Ms. Edwards’ recent death, people “had a
have added Brewster Academy to their schedule and
In January
fresh face to compare their lives to.” Yet, in Edwards,
will be the 2011 commencement speakers.
the San Jose
tragedy or misery. In this way, Braiterman asserts,
Blazers of the National Lacrosse League.
Philip Tuttle Joins San Jose Earthquakes
Earthquakes
Braiterman sees only a woman, a mother, an attorney “who dealt. And she survived. And right up
Their company
selected
to the end, she was thankful. For that, she shouldn’t
Sargent Hall
goalkeeper Philip
be pitied.” Braiterman wrote the essay the day after
Productions
Tuttle ‘06 in the
Edwards died from breast cancer.
just released
second round of
Take Me Home
the Major League
Alumna is First Woman to Throw for Major Leagues
Tonight. Among
Soccer Supplemental Draft. Tuttle defended the
the film’s
Bobcat goal for two seasons before committing to
Justine Siegal ’93
stars is Grace
the University of Notre Dame.
became the first
who along
woman to throw
with Kaywin
During his Notre Dame career, Tuttle, who is from
batting practice to a
founded
Hooksett, New Hampshire, appeared in 33 games,
major league team
Sargent Hall
starting 29 and posting a 0.94 goals against average
in February when
Productions three years ago. The former classmates
with nine shutouts. He ended his collegiate career
she threw to the
met as sophomores when they lived in Sargent
with a 16-10-4 record and helped lead the Irish to
Cleveland Indians
Hall and had dreams of someday working together
the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2008,
and the Oakland A’s
on something they were both passionate about:
2009, and 2010.
during spring training.
creating films.
Taking Notice of Brewster
Siegal is the founder
In conjunction with the film’s release, MTV was on
In December the principal and a colleague from the
and executive director
campus in mid-February to interview Lynne Palmer,
Martin Technology Academy of Math and Science
of Baseball For All
director of admission and external affairs, for an
in north Georgia visited campus to learn about
and is dedicated
the Brewster program. Specifically, the school
to providing
representatives were interested in learning how
opportunities for girls and women to get involved in
Brewster has embedded instructional practices
the game of baseball. “I want to show that baseball
across the whole school and how Brewster has
is a game for all and that both boys and girls love
differentiated instruction and infused technology
this game,” Siegal said. “My throwing BP is proof that
within the curriculum. The Georgia Academy is a K-5
dreams really can come true.”
public charter school.
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Our Brewster Bobcat is taking a trip around the world to meet up with alumni and learn about their lives after Brewster. Our “Flat Bobcat” started out in November and so far has been hosted by Brewster alumni in England, Hungary, Africa, Korea, and Japan. Where will he be next? Find out by tracking his trip at: www.brewsteracademy.org/Alumni-Profiles. Can you find the Flat Bobcat among our Japanese alumni in the photo on this page?
Asia Four Countries, Six Cities, 16 Days
Taiwan, first to Taichung City and then Taipei. We had a large turnout of current and alumni parents join us for dinner in Taipei.
November – Two months after the start of the school year was an ideal time to check in with our
The trip was a wonderful occasion for us to share
families from Asia. Raylene Davis, former director of
student news and updates from campus and
the ESL and international student programs (current
enjoy the hospitality of the parents of students
director of summer programs and conference
now studying at Brewster. In all, we visited with
events), and Jim Bastis, director of alumni and
19 alumni and 51 parents. Currently 41 students
development, traveled to Japan, Korea, China, and
represent these four countries.
Taiwan to visit with parents and alumni. Tokyo was the first stop where a lunch with current
To read more about the trip and to view more photos, visit: www.jimbastis.blogspot.com
parents and a dinner with alumni allowed us to renew acquaintances, to present Brewster’s story, and to seek the support of those we visited. We then went west to Seoul, Korea, where we enjoyed another parent dinner and an alumni reception. We enjoyed the company of Beau Jackson ’87 who joined us from his office at the Seoul National University where he teaches English. Continuing west, we spent time in Beijing and then went south to Shanghai, China. Our last visit was in
In Beijing with parents of current students. Front row (l to r): Shiori Taguchi ‘02, Mari Kawamura ‘01, Mirei Sugihara ‘03, Yasunori Akiyama ‘96 (with the world travelling Bobcat), Akiko Kumukai ‘00 Back row (l to ri): Fumiko Yamada, Daigi Sakamoto ‘03, Shoko Morita ‘05, Yuji Nakano ‘ 05,Tomoko Oyama ‘03, Raylene Davis, Akiko Kato ‘00, Sayaka Konaka ‘00, Yuta Oguchi ‘99, Masakatsu Inoue ‘03, Jim Bastis
Chicago Illinois, was the setting for a lovely reception hosted
Head of the Charles
by Brewster parents David and Lidia Devonshire
October – Brewster parents, alumni, and friends
(Greg ‘11). Guests included other current parents,
gathered at the Head of the Charles Regatta Reunion
alumni parents, alumni, a board member, and two
Village to cheer on Brewster’s varsity one boat in the
prospective Brewster families. Mike Cooper engaged
Youth Fours Men’s division. The Bobcats finished in a
at Madison Square Garden. Brewster friends, family,
the group in a discussion about Brewster’s strategic
respectable 20th position out of 75 boats.
and fans enjoyed amazing basketball and the chance
January – The Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest,
New York Brewster Alumni Compete in Jimmy V Classic December – Former Brewster teammates Thomas Robinson ’09 (Kansas), Will Barton ’10 (Memphis), and CJ Fair ‘10 (Syracuse) competed against each other in the Jimmy V Basketball Classic
to see three former Bobcat hoopsters play for their
direction and the Academy’s vision and priorities.
respective universities. Prior to the game Mike Cooper, Jim Bastis, director of alumni and development, Lynne Palmer, director of admission and external affairs, Brewster’s head boys’ varsity coach Jason Smith, and other Brewster staff members and coaches were joined by family Some alumni seen at the Brewster tent were Kate Buesser ’07, Matt Keys ’04, Brooke Lovett ‘04, Rob Shickel ’86, and Doug Shilo ’03. Hosts David and Lidia Devonshire (Greg ‘11) with Head of School Mike Cooper.
members of the three alumni playing in the Jimmy V and area alumni, parents, and friends for a reception at the nearby Stout NYC.
Representing Brewster on the Charles were Ryan Ingram ’11 (Belvedere, California), John Steensma ‘12 (Tuftonboro, New Hampshire), Cameron Bierwith ’11 (Alameda, California), Hunter Holtz ‘11 (Charlestown, Massachusetts), and coxswain Leah Soboroff ’12 (Pacific Palisades, California).
Jim Bastis, Alexis van der Sterre, Ron McCormick ‘95, and Martha Trepanier ‘83. Alexis is Ron’s fiancée.
Host David Devonshire (Greg ‘11), Bob and Karen Fix (Will ‘11, Keenan ‘13), and Helen Dohrmann (George ‘05, Geoff ‘12).
New Jersey 1986 Reunion Gift Challenge November – Martha Trepanier ’83 visited with Michael Sullivan ‘86, president of Schlesinger
Doug Shilo ’03 and Brooke Lovett ’04 at Reunion Village.
Craig Stine (Jack ‘13), son Matthew, AB Whitfield and Janie Whitney (Trey Whitfield ‘89) with Mike Cooper at a pre-Jimmy V Classic reception.
Associates - New Jersey. Mike looks forward to celebrating his 25th reunion in June with Nancy Mitz, Betsy Ross, Trey Rhian, and other friends. Mike’s continued leadership support enables Brewster to embrace its mission and maximize every student’s potential. This year in honor of his 25th reunion, Mike has challenged his classmates and will match all gifts made before June 1 up to $5,000. Thank you Mike!
Melanie and John Foster (Monell ‘12) with Marc and Dawn DiGeronimo (Toni ‘12) at Stout NYC before the Jimmy V Classic.
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Brewster on the Road Texas Austin January – Erick Faul ‘96, Michael Kupper ‘92,
Ohio September – Martha Trepanier ’83 travelled to Ohio to visit alumni. In Clayton she saw Art “Skip” Glidden III ’70 and wife Nancy and learned about Glidden’s postgraduate year at Brewster, a year he considers paramount to his post-Brewster success
and Hans Larsen ‘02 joined Mike Cooper, Martha Trepanier ‘83, and Lynne Palmer for a pre-game lunch at Gabriel’s before the January 15 UT vs. Oklahoma game. Former Bobcat hoopsters Dogus Balbay ‘07 and the University of Texas Longhorns took on Andrew Fitzgerald ‘09 and the University of Oklahoma Sooners. Balbay is a senior point guard who was the team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player and Big 12 All-Defensive Team selection last
Hook ‘em Horns: Mike Cooper and Dogus Balbay after Texas defeated Oklahoma.
year. Fitzgerald is the captain of the Sooners.
(read more about Glidden on the inside back cover of this issue).
Dr. Ramon Soriano and Dr. Sonia Ramos-Soriano (Raymond ’12) also were among the Brewster fans
In Columbus, she met with Bob Black ’67 and
at the game.
later in the day Chip Bromley ‘67. Although the two were classmates, they didn’t know they
Texas came out on the winning side, but Fitzgerald
were both living in Columbus. Bromley is excited
was the leading scorer for the Sooners with 18
to reconnect with Black and work on a diversity
points. Balbay was a clear fan favorite of the UT
initiative in recognition of their 50th reunion, which
crowd who showered him with applause throughout
is just around the corner – alumni from 1967 watch
the game. Balbay gave the Brewster visitors a
for news on this or contact Martha.
personal tour of the University of Texas basketball facilities, which were very impressive, clearly a lot of pride and tradition there. Both Fitzgerald and Balbay are hoping to visit Wolfeboro soon and report that they are always watching out for and wishing their
Brewster Alumni: Joe Rizzo ‘03 of Houston and Rice University freshman Grace Apfeld ’10.
Bobcat successors continued triumphs.
Houston January – A warm thanks to Priscilla and Matt Pilon (Jack ‘11, Phil ‘13) for hosting a reception at the Houston Country Club. Michael Gamson (Emma Chip Bromley, with wife Gail, and his Brewster blazer circa 1967.
‘12), Joe Rizzo ‘03, and Grace Apfeld ‘10 were there to share their Brewster experiences with the visiting
A special thanks to Jonathan Leebow ‘94 for
families who came to understand more about
hosting an alumni dinner at the Shoreby Club near
the advantages of a Brewster education for their
Cleveland. We were joined by Premchanun “Pum”
children. Mike Cooper shared with the group the
Pavarolarvidya ‘94 and wife Christina, and John
school’s strategic direction, changes over the past
Creech ‘49 and his daughter Debbie Connelly.
five to eight years, and recent program successes.
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Grace Apfeld ‘10 from Wolfeboro and Lynne Palmer spent time with prospective family, Dan and Cindy Golding of Houston.
HOOPLA by Matt Hoopes
Making Connections Work ;k^plm^k =nhl Ikhli^k their children visit each other. Brewster alums keep
updated contacts – and your classmates want your
in touch with each other all year long, all over the
news.
world. They visit over vacations and on holidays. And, for some, far more than I realized prior to writing this
Please continue to send both. I can be reached at:
column, the relationship develops into more than a
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friendship, they become working partnerships.
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Wondering, as I often do, what reasons, experiences, joint interests have brought these friends and alumni together as dynamic partners and successful
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businessmen and women, I contacted some in various
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groupings. No doubt there are many other examples
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You’ll get a taste of the ‘hows and whys’ of their common interests and their balanced responsibilities
Be well and be warm,
by reading about the experiences of former roommates, an alumni couple, a family businessman,
I
love Reunion Weekend when middle-aged men
and even two current students.
and women instantly revert back to their teenage
selves, yelling nicknames or mocking each other over
Returning briefly to the reunion connection: For those
long ago quirks and characteristics. Shaking hands,
in class years ending in 1 or 6, please make plans
hugging, a body twice my size transforms into the
to return to campus for your special year gathering
smiling face of one of my former sophomore students.
and relive your BA experiences with your classmates,
Books, classrooms, and teachers aside, one quickly
their families and friends, and current and former
realizes that it is the meaningful relationships and
faculty members. ALL alumni are welcome to join the
the close friendships formed during those informative
celebration, June 3,4, and 5. I look forward to seeing
adolescent years that makes a school like Brewster a
everyone turn into a teenager again! And, it may not
significant part of one’s life – and that is timeless.
be too late to pick up a business partner!
Reunions, however, are not the only time many of
Again, many thanks to all those who either returned
these men and women, their wives and husbands,
my pink cards or e-mailed me, as I really do need your
Matt Hoopes was a faculty member from 1975 to 1996. During this time he and his journalism students founded The Brewster Browser, the Outcroppings literary magazine, and the BAPA (Brewster Academy Photo/Address) book. Since his “retirement” from the classroom in 1996, Hoopes has worked as the Young Alumni Correspondent from his hilltop banana farm on the island of Eleuthera, The Bahamas, helping to keep the alumni connection alive. In each issue he brings life-after-Brewster stories to the pages of his Hoopla column.
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Topher Grace ‘97 and Gordon Kaywin ’97 – former
and art of filmmaking. What began bonding us was
it was not an area of interest to me. I think Topher
roommates and current business partners – founded
humor and a shared sense of urgency to go out into
asked me to run lines with him once for one of
Sargent Hall Productions three years ago and recently
the world and accomplish something. We were both
the plays and it was a complete disaster. Likewise,
released their first film, Take Me Home Tonight.
very entrepreneurial in high school and took full
Topher had no interest in sports/fitness and could
advantage of Brewster being a place that supported
hardly do one pull-up. Point being, our differences
Hoopes: When did you and Topher first meet, and
those students who wanted to run with the ball on
have actually helped us get ahead because we never
when did your interests begin to mesh?
projects that personally interested them. Topher
approach the creative process from the same place.
took it upon himself to convince the school to Gordon: Topher and I first met at Brewster in the
raise money for an Avid editing system, which gave
One of my strengths has always been the ability
10th grade. We were both assigned to live in Sargent
students the chance to expand their filmmaking
to step back from projects and give an opinion
Hall on the first floor, and our rooms were right next
abilities. I was busy raising money for Brewster to
on whether or not people are going to ultimately
to one another. Topher used to get a kick out of
build a new fitness center and, although Topher will
respond to it or dismiss it; one of Topher’s strengths
goading his roommate into doing annoying things
be the first to admit he never set foot in it once, I
is his ability to focus in on all the small details – he
to me during study hours, but despite that, I was
know he respected my perseverance.
is a true perfectionist. So, while I was not involved
always impressed with his creative abilities and
in the day-to-day crafting of the video yearbook he
we instantly got along. At the end of junior year
Hoopes: As two creative individuals, did your
we decided that the following year we would give
passions merge in any Brewster projects?
rooming together a shot. It was really living together senior year in House One (now Spencer House) that our friendship grew, and we started connecting over shared interests. Unlike me, Topher has always been into the craft
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would ask my opinion of it from a distance. Hoopes: After Topher left college to film That 70’s
Gordon: I think one of the reasons why Topher and
Show, you continued in college, did you stay in touch?
I are able to be successful business partners in the entertainment industry is because we both had very
Gordon: After graduating from Brewster we
different relationships with the arts in high school. I
both went off to different colleges: Topher to
was never in the plays at Brewster and to be honest
the University of Southern California and me to
Southern Methodist University. It was at the end
Sargent Hall was a no-brainer.
of Topher’s second semester freshman year of USC
Hoopes: Do you think your Brewster connection/ relationship gave you any advantages?
that he got the chance to audition for That 70’s
Hoopes: I recall the last time we talked you were
Show. During the summer going into our sophomore
working on plans for a boarding school movie. Was
Gordon: Our Brewster relationship absolutely gave
year of college, I was living in New York City. I will
that the start of Take Me Home Tonight?
Topher and I a leg up in dealing with our present
never forget meeting up with Topher that summer in
situation. Above and beyond the significance of
the city and him telling me that the strangest thing
Gordon: Over the years we have toyed with the idea
Topher and I meeting at Brewster, we remember
had happened – he had been cast in a TV show and
of creating a movie or TV show set at a boarding
other key friendships with both students and teachers
it was going to series right after The Simpsons on
school and maybe one day we will take it further
who have impacted our journey post Brewster.
Fox. It did not really hit home until I saw him on TV
than just casual conversation. Take Me Home Tonight,
as Eric Forman. Over the next three years while I was
deals with characters who have just graduated
Hoopes: Do you have any advice for our current
finishing up at SMU we stayed in touch. I think one
college and find themselves caught in that time
students regarding their personal relationships?
of the reasons we remained close had a lot to do
period where you are not quite sure what the next
with Topher staying grounded and unaffected by his
move is. Thematically we chose this because it’s
Gordon: I think Topher and I are proof that the
success, which remains true today.
a universal issue that every young person finds
relationships you make throughout your time at
themselves facing post college – exploring the idea
Brewster can be very impactful on your adult life.
Hoopes: When did you and Topher start thinking of
that life is planned out for you up until you get out
Staying in touch with fellow students after you
working together? Had you thought about it while
of college and then you are thrust into the world
graduate Brewster is hard and only gets harder as
you were at Brewster? Why did you select Sargent
without a map – was very appealing to us.
time goes by, but we would encourage the effort –
Hall as the name of your production company?
you just never know when paths will cross. People Hoopes: What’s next for Sargent Hall Productions?
Gordon: There were times at Brewster when
who attend boarding school have that special shared experience in common with one another, it’s unique.
Topher and I would stay up talking after lights
Gordon: Over the past year we have expanded
Regarding advice on the importance of professional
out about how cool it would be to have some
Sargent Hall into the TV business, setting up
relationships, they are essential in not only the
kind of company together when we were out of
and developing a number of shows. We are also
business of Hollywood, but in all business and life in
college, but it was never as specific as a production
continuing to develop film projects that we are
general. Post college life stops being about grades
company in Hollywood. My last semester at SMU I
very excited about. The future of Sargent Hall
and starts being about relationships and connections
was starting to think about where I might want to
seems very bright and, if all goes according to plan,
with other people, one could never put a value
work and remembered having a few conversations
we can continue to grow the company as a key
on the importance of building relationships – it’s
with Topher about Hollywood. We decided that I
supplier of commercial content for all aspects of the
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would fly out to Los Angeles and crash on his couch
entertainment business.
so I could get a feel for whether or not I liked it. Something I have always admired about Topher was that he never wanted to use his fame to give people opportunities they were not deserving of, and I think this especially applied to me. He really wanted me to cut my teeth in Hollywood having accomplished it on my own without his help. At the beginning he was always there to listen and give his opinion on my situation but he never pulled any strings for me, and we always felt that if the end goal was to form a company the timing was going to be everything. We felt that the worst thing we could do was try and start a company before we were both ready and far enough along in our careers to be successful. Calling it Sargent Hall happened very early on. When we began talking about forming a company we wanted the name to be representative of our meeting – so
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Gillian Brown ‘01 and Mo Fallon ‘94 celebrate their marriage on Isla Mujeres, Mexico, in May 2010.
he worked as a photographer on the reality show
get started on our life together,” which would begin
three-season varsity athlete. I was editor in chief of
The Biggest Loser and worked as an assistant to the
with a move to New York City.
the newspaper my senior year. The exposure to these
director, Michael Mann, during the filming of Ali.
privileges absolutely gave me a one-up in many Here they share the story of their developing careers
I did not know Gillian Brown ’01, as I had “retired”
and working together, as well as career advice for
before she arrived at Brewster. Gillian grew up in
students. Gillian begins …
Wolfeboro and was a day student at Brewster. With
regards when I arrived at college. The summer before my senior year at Brewster, my father was diagnosed with leukemia, and he died
nearly an eight-year age difference between Gillian
I had struggled to fit in socially and academically at
a couple weeks before I was to return to classes. I
and Mo, however, their paths didn’t cross until
the public high school, so Brewster was a wonderful
was a proctor that year and was supposed to take
the summer before Gillian’s senior year in college.
change for me. It was eye-opening to meet kids from
five Advanced Placement courses. As expected,
Ironically, the two met at Brewster where they both
all over the world, from all sorts of different socio-
nothing panned out as anticipated. Brewster was
had been working out at the Smith Center. She
economic backgrounds. I definitely took advantage
very supportive that year and helped accommodate
returned to Emory University for her senior year but
of the opportunities of smaller classrooms, advanced
my needs, but it certainly took my life in a different
the two were soon reunited again over Columbus Day
technology, and the opportunity to travel. I went
direction. I applied to several schools and was
weekend in Wolfeboro. According to Gillian, after this,
with Peter Mann and our French class to Quebec
accepted to a few in the New England area, but what
they became inseparable. She says she even skipped
and with Adam Man to Thailand, Malaysia, and Hong
I really needed was to get out of town and have a bit
her college graduation so the two could “hurry up and
Kong. I became a die-hard Apple devotee and a
of an adventure.
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The Adventure Begins At Emory I majored in creative writing and English with a minor in theater. I spent my entire junior year abroad in Rome and took my first film class there – Italian Cinema. It certainly piqued my interest, but I still had no idea that I would have a career in film. Mo had worked as an assistant to the director Michael Mann during the shooting of the movie Ali and was developing his career as a cinematographer, so he encouraged me to consider film as an alternative storytelling medium. I took a week-long film editing class that very much resonated with me and soon
Spending time at “home” in Wolfeboro.
after I started working as a production coordinator
In 2007, Mo was offered a camera operating position
Calderon watched and endorsed the film and
at a new media company in New York City.
on the hit reality show, The Biggest Loser, and we
brought it to First Lady Michelle Obama during
decided to make the move to Los Angeles. We packed
a meeting in the fall. We were nominated for an
The company was a fast-growing startup, so I
all our things in a U-Haul, grabbed our three mini-
Academy Award and won an Emmy for Outstanding
quickly took on more responsibility and began
dachshunds, and set out for the west – Brooklyn to
Informational Program.
producing some smaller, one-off projects. Much of
Bel Air. I also worked on my first two feature films this last
the work I did was developing online content for brands like Neutrogena and Nestle. It didn’t always
My company had offered to keep me on staff
year: Jeff Who Lives At Home, the latest film from
satisfy my creative desires, but it really served as
through the move, so I continued to manage my
the Duplass brothers, starring Jason Segel, Ed Helms,
my education in production. It also allowed me to
clients for a few months from a little satellite office.
Judy Greer, and Susan Sarandon, as well as Young
work with Mo and to travel. As producer on certain
I was itching for a change, however, so when the
Adult, directed by Jason Reitman, written by Diablo
projects, I was able to bring Mo to shoot, so we
opportunity came up to take an unpaid internship
Cody and starring Charlize Theron. Jeff shot in New
worked on projects together in New York and around
at a small film production company, I leapt at the
Orleans early last year, and Young Adult shot outside
the country, as well as Egypt and the Cayman Islands.
chance. I left health care, a nice salary, and my
of New York City this fall. It’s a mixed blessing that
producer title to start from scratch at the bottom of
we both have to travel so much for our work, but
the barrel.
it makes us always grateful for the time we have
Working with Mo was a true pleasure – and was
together – I’m always happy to see Mo.
very good for our relationship. He had much more experience than I did in the industry, so I could
Mr. Mudd (the production company of John
learn a great deal from him when we were out on
Malkovich and his two partners) was a terrific fit
Marriage and Another Move
projects together – he’s an amazing teacher, just
for me. Mr. Mudd produces smaller, independent
In December 2009, Mo and I went down to the
like his mama [former faculty member Mary Fallon].
films like Juno, Ghost World, and The Libertine. After
town hall and got married while home in Wolfeboro
However, part of the role of the producer is to really
a few months of hacking it out as an intern, I was
for Christmas. Then in May 2010 we had a service
call the shots, so it was empowering to also act as
hired on as an assistant. The company is small (only
and celebration on Isla Mujeres in Mexico. The two
the decision maker when we were working together.
five people including the producers) so like my
ceremonies seem to be a good model for the things
It is such a gift in our working relationship as well
first position, I had ample opportunity to take on
we care about – we love our common hometown
as our personal relationship to be with a man who
additional work. My biggest project was coordinating
and the core values that we learned there, but we
trusts and values me so much – and is also secure
post-production on their small documentary film,
also love to get out and see the world.
enough in himself – to step back and let me take the
Which Way Home, a film about child migrants riding
lead. It is critical for us – especially because of our
the trains from Mexico and Central America into the
We are moving back to New York as Mo just
age difference – to have a good balance of power
United States.
accepted a staff position with the production company Zero Point Zero where he is working on
and responsibility. We are both highly competitive and intense people, but we work to support each
My work on Which Way Home was incredibly
a new show for the Travel Channel called The Wild
other and really listen to the other’s needs. We learn
rewarding and really turned me on to the power
Within. I’m hopefully going to continue freelancing
so much from each other and deeply enjoy traveling
of film as a tool for social (and political) change.
for Mr. Mudd while pursuing new projects in New
and spending time together working as a team.
First Lady of Mexico Margarita Zavala and President
York.
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An Interview With Mo
Mo: We usually agree on most things. If we don’t, we
ago, I wouldn’t have believed you. I never thought
Hoopes: Do you have a background in photography?
will talk it through to a point of resolution. There is
I’d be married so young (and to a man from
Did you take photos for the Brewster yearbook or in
a tremendous amount of support that takes place
Wolfeboro!). I never imagined I’d work in film, and
college?
in our work. This is especially true since we are working in such an unpredictable field. We spend a
I certainly didn’t think I’d have three little dogs. I guess I assumed I’d be a doctor or a lawyer or a
Mo: I didn’t take photography at Brewster, however,
lot of time consulting with each other in regard to
poet or something – or a single woman traveling
working for my father at Brewster during the
related decisions. Gillian is tremendously stable and
the world. So what I’d love to tell my younger self
summer taught me to work hard and has served me
unemotional in work whereas I am very aggressive
and what I’d say to the seniors at Brewster would be
well ever since. During two of my college summers,
and emotional. Gillian is likely to plot out every move,
something like this:
Bonnie and Terry Turner, writers and producers of
whereas I am likely to jump off a cliff after a shot and
TV’s Third Rock from the Sun and That 70’s Show, gave
think about it later. We balance each other very well.
Don’t be so quick to define yourself. Allow the world
me my first job in the film and television industry.
to surprise you. Developing an identity is important,
They are two of the most gifted people I have ever
Hoopes: If you were to return to Brewster to speak
but approaching life with curiosity, flexibility, and a
worked with, and I am greatly indebted to them for
to seniors about their futures, what advice would
giving me my start.
you give them? And what advice would you offer as
willingness to change has served me well. Ambition is key but in our ever-changing world an open mind is equally important. Uncertainly can be terrifying – or it can be one of the most fruitful and gratifying states that encourages you to really live in the moment and have faith in yourself and the world around you. Some of the toughest experiences of my life (losing my dad) have birthed some of the very best outcomes and made me a bigger, kinder, and more grateful person. Quitting my job and
to working with one’s spouse? Hoopes: How is it working in the same field as your wife?
Mo: At all times, move forward. Often when shooting TV, especially documentary TV, there is no certainty
Mo: It is amazing when we are able to work together,
that the story line will unfold as intended. However, it
especially when we are able to steal a day or two for
is critical not to panic, but rather keep shooting, and
ourselves in a place like Grand Cayman. It has also
a story will present itself to you. You have to put the
helped us to establish a balance of power as Gillian is
hours in and I often tell our crew to “keep pounding
ultimately in charge when we are in the field together.
the pavement” as hard work is always rewarded.
The hard part is the amount of travel and time away
taking an unpaid internship led me to a much more
from each other. I was basically away six of the 12
Communication and support is the key. It is nice
satisfying career. And being open to love even in
months last year. At one point Gillian was living in
that Gillian and I can speak the same work language
the most unexpected place has given me the most
New Orleans; I was on the road; and our dogs were
and understand the challenges that we each face,
extraordinary partner and companion.
with a dog sitter in Los Angeles for three months.
but most importantly is the amount of time we
So appreciate life as it unfolds, be brave, and learn to
Hoopes: Do you support each other’s work and does
an understanding of how our differing personalities
love an adventure. We are so lucky!
that help both of you with your separate jobs?
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spend together talking things through. And we have
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technology government consulting firm. Hadley
home during summers while working in Boston. I
Hannah, 5, and Madeline, 3, in Mamaroneck, New
earned his MBA and master’s in information systems
found his focus away from environmental work –
York, and works as an analyst for Case Pomeroy, an
at Boston University School of Management in 2001
about which he was so passionate – to his career as
investment holding company in New York City.
and continued working as an analyst at The Boston
an analyst somewhat bewildering.
Foundation. After graduating with a degree in geography
Hadley explained the change to me. “While I had
and environmental studies from Ohio Wesleyan
I had worked with Hadley while he was at Brewster
visions of working in environmental research during
University in 1995, Hadley moved to Boston and
and enjoyed visits with him in Melvin Village, New
college, I found myself gravitating toward more
began working as an analyst for an information
Hampshire, where he vacationed at his parents’
information technology, data analysis, and now
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more finance and investing. I initially wanted to get a master’s in informational systems at Boston University but thought it would be more practical to go full-time for an MBA as well. It turned out that I enjoyed the MBA finance and investing courses much more that I thought I would, much to my surprise.” We discussed joining family businesses, as I had planned to return to teach at the school my family had owned and run for generations but shied away as the reaction from some of the faculty questioned possible favoritism. Hadley’s decision was more measured. “All my previous jobs in Boston were invaluable. They were not only diverse experiences but also enabled me to discover my strength and what truly interested me. For a while the thought of moving to New York to join Case Pomeroy – the family business that my father had run since my mother’s father retired – had not really crossed my mind. However, there was a lot of analytical work there. When I spoke with my dad about the possibility of joining
The Clarks: Hadley and Sara with daughters Hannah, 5, (on left) and Madeline, 3.
the family business, he was very clear with me about his overall expectations of my work. “I joined the company in early 2004 and have
to work his way up the company ladder at Case
simply because I am the CEO’s son. (My mother’s
Pomeroy with hopes of some day taking over the
grandfather co-founded the business.)
helm. “I primarily manage the marketable securities
enjoyed working with other employees and my father ever since, and I couldn’t be happier with my
It was at Brewster where I found a lot
invested by the firm and there is a ton of analytical
decision to join the family business.
of interest and confidence in myself
work on company reports, financial statements,
through my successes in math
economic data, projections, and valuations.”
“As my father was working toward semi-retirement, he left the day-to-day responsibilities up to me, as
and science classes and this has
As far as having any concerns about returning to his
he has done with all the other employees. While
definitely carried over to
family business, Hadley has none. Family members
he is not in the office daily, he is always available
what I’m doing today.
and businesses obviously differ to the point where making a generalization as to joining family
when major decisions are made. Otherwise, he relies on the rest of us to do our best for the company. I
“It was at Brewster where I found a lot of interest
businesses is meaningless, but in Hadley’s case it
wasn’t certain how our relationship would work out
and confidence in myself through my successes in
has been beneficial to both Hadley and the family
in the office. Ironically, the hardest part has been
math and science classes and this has definitely
business. Hadley’s reasoning and approach, however,
to refrain from discussing business when we are
carried over to what I’m doing today. Case Pomeroy
makes it clear as to why Case Pomeroy has such a
together during family gatherings. “
is a small office and there’s little bureaucracy, which
promising future leader.
is nice. Everyone collaborates. It was an interesting Building Confidence
place to start because most everyone has worked
“I don’t think I could ever join an organization simply
At Brewster Hadley was extremely polite, reserved,
here for over 20 years. I made a point of taking
because it was the family business. For me, I could
modest, and as he readily admits, somewhat lacking
(and thankfully passing!) the chartered financial
only work where I was not only qualified, but where
in confidence. Through his work and experience, he
analyst (CFA) exams that show I have the credentials
I could contribute meaningfully and be passionate
has gained the strengths, knowledge, and confidence
to work at such a company and am not here
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anyway,” Kyle said. Perhaps a day off came easier
to Wolfeboro Jet-Ski Rentals. “It was very exciting to
March, Kyle Drouin ’11, his brother Nate ’10, and
for Kyle, who had experience operating his own car
have Jimmy come in and rent from us,” Jake said. “I
their dad decided to rent jet skis. Back in the hotel
detailing business the previous summer. Jake had
knew who he was right when he came in. I wanted
that evening, an idea surfaced in Kyle. “This would be
spent the previous four summers busing tables at a
to run up to him and shake his hand and such, but
a sick idea to do in Wolfeboro, rent jet skis,” he said.
local restaurant and now that he was working in his
I held back not to seem like a crazy fan because I
“We started brainstorming that night, and I called
own business, he found it difficult to stay away.
wanted him to actually rent a jet ski.”
my friend Jake a few hours later.” “I felt like I needed to be there at all times so I could
He rented for an entire week and said he would be
Back in chilly Wolfeboro when not busy with
make sure everything was running properly,” he
back next year and that our service was great, Kyle
Brewster commitments, the brothers and friend,
explained. “It’s not like I don’t trust Kyle because I do.
added.
Jake Alden ’11, began researching and planning their
I would just feel bad for him being there all alone,
warm-weather venture. Although there was another
and I guess you could say I am addicted to working.”
The Brewster Influence The boys attributed the collaborative learning
local business that rented personal watercraft, they still thought the market could support a second
One of the biggest challenges at first was the
environment and team approach at Brewster to part
rental business. They advertise that they “have the
scheduling and keeping track of who was coming
of their success. They didn’t discount their friendship,
cheapest rates on the lake with the newest Jet Skis.”
in and for how long they were renting. “We had to
even though they had heard the warnings about
be careful not to overbook, but we figured that out
going into business with friends. “Make sure you
Nate did a lot of the upfront work, handling
pretty easy at the beginning,” Jake said. Because the
have a good friendship,” Kyle said of anyone thinking
the company document set up with the state,
new business owners were trying to keep overhead
about entering a business partnership with his or her
investigating the requirements of issuing temporary
low, they used their personal cell phones for
friends.
boating licenses, securing the initial start-up funding
business, which meant answering calls at all hours to
and business insurance, and finding a rental location
book rental times.
“Our dads put money down that we would wring each other’s necks,” Jake said. “We know each other
along the Wolfeboro waterfront.
Challenges
so well, it’s just kind of easy,” Kyle added.
Initially, the business partners wanted to rent dock
Toward the end of the summer they realized they
space near the M.S. Mount Washington on Wolfeboro
were losing money on gas. Initially, fuel was part
They also learned the value of local business
Bay. When the town wouldn’t approve a permit, they
of the rental fee but when they realized they were
relations. The local Wake Riders store would send
found space on Wolfeboro’s Back Bay with a nearby
losing money on this aspect of the rental, they
customers their way and in return Wolfeboro Jet-Skis
office at Durgin Stables.
needed to make an adjustment and began charging
carries limited Wake Riders’ inventory. They also
for amount of fuel used.
have a relationship with a local boatyard where they purchase gas and have their Sea-Doos repaired, an
With their start-up money, funded with the help of their parents, they purchased four three-person
They learned that not all customers are honest. “One
ongoing business necessity of keeping them in good,
Sea-Doos, the quietest personal watercraft on the
guy said he ran out of gas in the middle of the lake,
safe condition.
market, according to the boys. They opened for
and we couldn’t figure this out. It turned out he was
business in June and until they closed at the end of
siphoning gas and putting it in his boat,” Kyle said.
What’s Next? “This summer we will pay off loans and some of the
August, they had customers all but two days during To issue a temporary 14-day boating license, the
money will be reinvested into the business,” Kyle
business owners had to make sure their customers
said. After looking over the financials, they may even
The partners originally planned to each take two
were at least 18 and could pass a 25-question online
hire a part-time employee, Jake said.
days off a week, however, an unexpected internship
test regarding boating safety. “Most people do
opportunity in Boston came along for recent graduate
pass it, it’s all common sense stuff basically,” Jake
“I think it will be a lot easier this year. I think we did
Nate that he couldn’t pass up. The daily business
explained. “But one guy took it three times before he
a good job,” Kyle said.
operations were left to Jake and Kyle, and Jake isn’t
finally passed,” Kyle added.
the season. Business was good, if not a little tiring.
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How A Girl From Jamaica Survives Winter in Wolfeboro
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prevalent in her homeland. I was surrounded by people wearing long sleeves with thick collared blazers flung over their chair backs. The unfamiliar accents of my fellow classmates startled me, and it was at that moment I realized that I was no longer in Jamaica. I arrived at Brewster in the fall of 2008, about to begin my sophomore year. I was extremely excited about my new experience. I was ready to meet new people and discover a new place. “I like your accent!” was probably the most frequent phrase I encountered in my first September at Brewster. “Me?” I thought to myself. Contrary to popular belief, I greatly anticipated my first winter. I long awaited the joy of making a snow angel or having a snowball fight with my friends after school. I wanted to wear a furry winter coat and tall heavy boots as
Make the best of the winter and do
I trudged through the unfamiliar plush terrain. I
fun activities like go sledding with
even laced up my first pair of skates and joined
your friends or cuddle up in the
the girls’ junior varsity ice hockey team and can
lounge with a blanket and watch
proudly say I’m a three-year member.
some movies. Have a snowball fight!
By the time mid-February came around, though,
Do things you’ve never done before
my arm was tired from pitching snow balls, my
like skiing, it’s fun! Snowboarding is
fluffy coat was full of stains, and my novice winter fun was coming to an end.
next on my list.
Biggest winter surprise: Seeing the immense body of water that is Lake
Make the best of the winter and do fun activities like go sledding with your
Winnipesaukee freeze completely for the first time was a phenomenon that I will
friends or cuddle up in the lounge with a blanket and watch some movies.
never forget.
Have a snowball fight! Do things you’ve never done before like skiing, it’s fun! Snowboarding is next on my list.
Strangest winter reference: “It’s just like hockey.” Mr. Palmer would make this unusual reference about something in U.S. History to hockey. It was very out of
Advice for students from the tropics? Bring a coat!
place for me. I can look back at my three years and proudly say that I am a fellow wearer of What she likes least about winter: It gets so dark so early; it’s so tiring.
long sleeves. I have met people from all over the world who – at the end of their time at school here – carry their new adapting abilities to the larger world and
Hot drink on a cold day: Apple cider. I had never had it before coming to
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Brewster. Ashley was looking forward to enjoying her March break under the warm Jamaican Survival tips: I play ice hockey, listen to music, and talk to people from home
sun.
more frequently, and I take time to appreciate the beauty of winter. Before I came to Brewster I had really only seen flurries and not the quantity of snow we
Ashley is joined on campus by fellow Jamaicans Alex Berry ’13 and faculty member
have had.
Shamar Whyte.
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1955 Millie (Parker) Hill and husband Norm Hill ‘54 are enjoying a quiet life in Tennessee but enjoy traveling. Last year they went to Cuba, and they will be in Miami later this year for a Cuban reunion.
1964 Candace Crawshaw writes “It seems incredible that I have been back in the USA for six years since Jon Skrzyszowski ’65 and wife Claire traveled through China in October and shared this photo of his Brewster hat taking a break at the Great Wall of China.
retirement and living and working overseas for 25 years. I continue to enjoy living in Sarasota, Florida, reconnecting with former colleagues and school friends. And I am fortunate to have a wonderful little
and just spending time walking the halls, recalling
house in Wolfeboro that I use throughout the year
the past. Hope to catch up with fellow classmates
as I go back and forth for board meetings and spend
either here in Florida or in Wolfeboro and for sure at
several weeks there in the summer. I love working with the Brewster board and meeting with students
Candace Crawshaw ’64 with Xiao Lung (Little Dragon) and Sam.
our 50th reunion in 2014!”
1976 Mel Foster writes that he sold his real estate and insurance companies in 2007. He moved to Naples, Florida, with his wife Brenda and dog Lola and built a new home on a golf course.
1978 Debbie (Warner) Al-Harbi writes, “My husband and I celebrated our 30th anniversary on December 20, 2010. All three of our children are doing great. Samuel (our youngest) will gradaute this year. I am a mental health counselor and own a website business.”
The last issue of Connections included a photo of members of the Class of 1960 who returned for their 50th reunion last June. We received feedback from readers asking us to identify their class members. Here we have included the photo again with classmates identified. L to R: Dennis Bean, Robert Blanchard, Fenneke Ter Weele Joslin, Sandy Rines Hammond, Janet Hamm, Allan Bailey, John Reever, Wayne Cheney, Bonnie Stinchfield Fuller, Daniel Morgan, Herb Fernee, John Schmidt, Rick Hatton, and Bill Cantwell.
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Jim Bossange writes that he still lives in Framingham, Massachusetts, with wife Patti and two kids, and works in downtown Boston. They enjoy spending time in northern New England where they ski, hike, and camp.
Recollections
Mike Case and wife Colleen live in Vermont with their three children: Thomas, Matthew, and Sydney and dog Kasey.
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1980 Mike Adams lives in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he works at the VA Medical Center as a physician assistant in the emergency department.
Although we usually reserve Recollections for
“I’ve been married to Sharon for 22 years, and
alumni who graduated prior to 1965, Patrick
we have a daughter, Stephanie, who’s a senior at
Hayward ’74 shared this recollection with our
the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley. I
Alumni Office, and we thought Connections readers would enjoy it.
moved to Colorado in 1998 after completing the P.A. program at Albany Medical College and lived near
After 37 years in business, Patrick retired to pursue
Telluride where I worked in a rural health center for 12 years. I was in the Colorado National Guard from
his passion for history. Although an avid history fan beginning in the sixth grade, he credits his Brewster
2000-2004 and spent a year in Baghdad in support
Rob Shickel ’86 and his family stopped by Reunion Village at the Head of the Charles Regatta.
of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I’m still in touch with
Alex Ley writes, “I hope everyone is well. Enjoying
Jock Bradley.”
life in south Florida. Life is better than ever!”
Griff Campbell, wife Susan, their son, Griff, 11, and
David Rubin and wife Lisa live in Massachusetts with
what they did. And, it was three history teachers
dog Mutant, live in Delaware. “Life is great! Find me
daughter Lexie, 16, and their dogs Cooper and Dixie.
and one English teacher who I still respect today
teachers with igniting that passion. “It was Headmaster Richard Vaughan and his wife Peg who kept me in school at Brewster and those two I could never thank them enough for
for giving me the dream to go forward with my
on Facebook.”
1981
Lniihkmbg` MahfZl Kh[bglhg l K^\^gm Ehll In January the community was saddened to learn that the mother, grandmother, and grandfather of Thomas Robinson ’09
In October Matt Baldwin shared that he had just
historic research and to know that I can do it. Those teachers are David Smith with his history classes (even though I hated Russian history!);
been offered a job working for an organic vegetable
Robert Richardson, with the knowledge that he
farm in Paonia, Colorado.
has and what he gave me on history he could forget half of it and would still know more than
Karen (Lambert) Greene writes: “I am married to David and we have two children: a 24 year-old
most of us will ever know! Harry Widman, my last history teacher, was a big influence in my history goals. Travis Ball, my English teacher,
all passed away within a three-week span
daughter and 16 year-old son. I teach in Bermuda,
of each other. Robinson, a sophomore,
and because of my job, it is difficult to attend alumni
is a forward for the University of Kansas
weekends, but I will make every effort to be there for
I left Brewster and now I really am living my
Jayhawks basketball team. Many have
my [next reunion].”
dream. I am the town historian for Croydon,
asked if there is anything they can do for Robinson and his 9 year-old sister Jayla. “My main concern is for my sister. It would be comforting for my mother to know Jayla went to college and that is why we set up mom’s scholarship fund,” Robinson said in a letter. Donations may be made to the Lisa
kept me positive and encouraged me to shoot for what I wanted. It has been 37 years since
New Hampshire, as well as a genealogist. My Ted Lambrukos writes, “My wife and I still live in Concord, New Hampshire. We celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary with a trip to Italy this past
wife Betty and I have a store in Newport, New Hampshire, that is loaded with items from the 1600s to the present. I have over 20,000 books and hundreds of thousands of pieces of paper
summer. I am working as the director of Second
in my collection. From documents signed by
Start, an alternative high school. Life is good.”
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison to pictures of Abraham Lincoln and more than 500 Civil War
Robinson Scholarship Fund, for the benefit of her daughter, Jayla, c/o SNR Denton,
Brendan J. Sipple and his son, Brendan P., 14, live
1301 K Street NW, Suite 600, East Tower,
in Austin, Texas, with their dog Bazil. Brendan is a
Washington, DC 20005-3364
general sales manager for Maserati, Spyker, Saab.
letters and lots of Civil War artifacts, too. I would like to say thank you to David, Bob, Harry, and Travis … this is one sweet ride …”
“Lots of work, lots of hours. Brendan P. is getting real Donations also may be made electronically
fast on his dirt bike. Race season is coming up so
If you have a Recollection you would like to share
at www.lisarobinsonscholarshipfund.com.
lots of training lately. Come to Texas, look us up, and
with readers, please send it to Matt Hoopes at
come see Austin.”
islesman@batelnet.net.
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ĘĽËŽËƒË•Ë• ʰˑ˖ˇ˕ Cathy Stovell lives in Bermuda and has been married for four years. She plans to attend the 30th Brewster reunion this June and will try to bring fellow Bermudians with her.
1982 Donna (Strodel) Aldridge and husband Brian live in Wheaton, Illinois, with their three children: Katherine, 16, Mary, 15, and Andrew, 12. Donna writes, “I have been a counselor in the Wheaton College Counseling Center for three years after leaving the hospital emergency room. My kids keep me very busy with sports, cheerleading, and other activities. Hard to believe that my oldest is now looking at colleges!�
1983 David Manning, his wife, Kellee, and their two children, Christopher, 17, and Erin, 14, live in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Dave writes “I’m working
Kate Radley ’92 and Lynn Ellis are planning a June wedding.
for Microsoft as an engineer in the healthcare industry. ‌I have started the college tour with my
I’ve returned to sailing and race a Melges 24 and
Pratt Institute and fell into the furniture industry
son. He is looking to stay in the New England area,
cruise on an Alberg 30.The kids are just starting to
and have never looked back. I worked for Crate &
so we will be doing a few road trips in the next year.
do some sailing and that’s great. I’m considering
Barrel for seven years and for the past three years
We are planning a family vacation for this February
a possible change to either New Hampshire or
at Environment Furniture. I enjoy designing and
to Portugal. We went there four years ago, and really
northeastern Massachusetts.�
developing a wide variety of products and work with some top designers such as Jean-Marie Massaud. My
enjoyed our time in the Algarve region.�
1988
work has taken me around the world from Indonesia
1985
Jonathan Gates lives in Portland, Maine, with
and Japan to Brazil and Australia, and I will be going
Joel Coffman wrote that his kids are doing well.
wife Lauren and children Henry, 11, and Lillian, 9.
to New Zealand later this year.�
Kayla is at Northeastern University and Chelsey
Jonathan owns and runs the Scarborough Grounds
is at Westfield State University. His son Tyler is a
Cafe. He’s in touch with Mike Massotta ‘89,
1992
sophomore at East Bridgewater High School. “My
Dan Cote ‘90, and former faculty member David
Michael Kupper, a busy father of three, recently
wonderful wife, my rock for 22 years, is also doing
Peterson.
moved his family to Austin where he sells real estate for D.R. Horton Builders. Kate Radley and
well.� Joel is on the mend from complications due to Crohn’s disease, and he and his family recently
1989
fiance Lynn Ellis are planning a June wedding in
completed a walk and raised more than a $1,000 for
Bart Hornor lives in Concord, New Hampshire, with
Denver. Kate is an attorney with Radley, Sandoval,
Crohn’s research.
wife Debbie and children Camden, 7, and Ben, 2. His
Southerland LLC in Denver.
kids keep him very busy, but when he can, he enjoys
1987
visiting Booth Bay and Camden in Maine. Bart is the
1993
Charles (C.B.) Currier lives in Annapolis, Maryland,
retail manager for Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts Stores Inc.
Isaac King was married two years ago and now has a daughter Lola, 1 ½. He lives in Springfield, Illinois,
with wife Melissa and twins Charles and Eleanor. “These days I’m not doing any political work; the
1990
and enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping. “We can
economy and poor candidates contributed to my
David Putzel lives in Evanston, Illinois, with wife
eat venison and fish almost all year long, eat from
change in work. I’m the director of engineering for
Anna and children Ella, 5, and Wyatt, 2. “In 1998
our garden in the summer and fall, and freeze bags
Resilience Corporation, a security appliance company.
I received my master’s in industrial design from
of the plentiful sweet corn for the winter.�
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Jason Reaume ’93 will likely miss his 15th reunion due to his deployment to Afghanistan.
Eric Kaskiewicz ’99 and his bride Christina who were married in September in Dover, New Hampshire. Amy (Kaskiewicz) Streck ‘95 and husband Jim are on the right and Michael Kaskiewicz ’96 and wife Jaime are on the left.
Jason Reaume doesn’t think he can make his 15th
forward to spending time with his parents in Greece
Edmund Wilfong and his two Labs, Ralph and Alice,
reunion in June as he’s scheduled to deploy to
over the holidays.
live in Texas, where he is attending the South Texas College of Law.
Afghanistan in early summer. “I’m eligible for a Sergeant First Class promotion this year. I’ve been in
1996
the Army for 10 years and probably will stay in for
Erick Faul, a software sales manager, relocated from
1998
another 10 and then retire. I still keep in touch with
New Hampshire to San Antonio 10 years ago. He
Jill Krumsick graduated from the University of
Mark Carlson, who is married and doing well.”
recently attended the University of Texas vs. University
Colorado at Boulder in 2004 and received her MBA
of Oklahoma hoops game with other Brewster fans.
from Wake Forest University in 2008. She has been
1994
Heather (Arkwell) Phipps writes that husband
living and working in Dallas for two years where
Mo Fallon is director of photography for the Travel
Nathan, their two sons Zachary, 8, and Jacob, 6, and
she is a digital strategist for the Richards Group, the
Channel’s The Wild Within. In this new series, host
dog Baxter live in North Berwick, Maine. Heather
largest independently owned advertising agency in
Steven Rinella uses his “pioneer spirit, resourceful
writes that she is “loving being a mom, it’s my world.
the United States.
mentality, and outdoor skills to explore the
Excited for 15-year reunion 2011. See you there.”
1999
subcultures that cherish and maintain their hunting, fishing, and gathering traditions,” and Mo is right
Pick up Those STX
Greg Casey, wife Jessica, and son Griffin, 2, live in
there capturing it all on film. Read more about Mo in
Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. is the annual alumni vs. boys’ varsity lacrosse game. This springtime tradition brings alumni, parents, and friends back to campus for an afternoon of friendly competition on Palazzo Field. A player BBQ follows at the Pinckney Boathouse.
Massachusetts. When he wrote last summer the
Hoopla on page 22.
Andreas Ninios lives and works in Alexandria, Virginia, where he is a conference planner for a government contractor. “I just ran my sixth marathon in 3:48:59 so all the training paid off.” Andreas was considering joining the Peace Corps
More Information: Bill_Lee@brewsteracademy.org
family was expecting a second child in November. Greg writes that “Life is Good! I travel quite a bit for work, so if you live in Atlanta, Philly, Dallas, Chicago, Denver, Seattle or Vegas, then let’s get together! I hope everyone is well!”
Eric Joseph lives and works in Florida for Walt
but has decided to stay in northern Virginia and
Disney Company in what he describes as “the busiest
continue working with the Big Brothers Big Sisters
merchandise location in the entire corporation.”
organization where he has been mentoring a 12 year-old boy for the past three years. He was looking
Travis Larsen lives in Chillmark, Massachusetts,
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On the job flying around the world: Nick Millette ‘99 with his Boston Terrier, Sophie. He and Melissa were expecting a child in late January.
In February Nick Millette began Captain Upgrade training on the DC10. “I am flying all over the world but still living in Richmond, Virginia. I’ve been flying for Omni Air International, an international charter airline, for almost four years now. Omni flies mostly military charters.”
Jenna Marks O’Donnell ‘99 and husband Mark.
2000
in Dallas - the same weekend as my 10th reunion.
Captain Morgan Huntley acquired Vanquish Boats in
Sorry I won’t be able to make it.” Reagan works with
Jenna (Marks) O’Donnell writes, “On December 6,
2010 and relocated the company to Newport, Rhode
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty in
2009, I married the love of my life and best friend,
Island. Morgan has spent the past 15 years building
Dallas as the director of digital and new media as
Mark O’Donnell. We were married on the island
boats; after Brewster he graduated from the Landing
well as the head of photography.
of Nantucket during Christmas Stroll weekend.
School and the International Yacht Restoration
We were celebrated by 50 close friends and family
School. www.vanquishboats.com
members at St. Mary Our Lady of the Isle Church
Todd Johnson writes, “I was married to my beautiful wife Amanda on June 12, 2010, and we look forward
and the White Elephant Hotel. We are equally
2001
excited to share that we are expecting our first child,
Reagan Jobe won’t be at his 10th reunion. “I am
a son, this spring!”
marrying Courtney, the love of my life on June 4
to seeing everyone for the 10-year reunion.”
Jeff Krumsick is finishing his studies at the University of Denver, and enjoys yoga, cooking, running, and snowboarding.
2002 Hans Larsen completed his master’s at Southern Methodist University and works for EA (Electronic Arts) as a designer in the video/gaming industry. He says he’s found his dream job! He credits his internship in the Tech Office at Brewster as the spark that lit his passion for technology.
Marie Maseng has moved from New York City to Boston. “I am working for Greenline Realty using my sales license as well as being an interior design consultant for residential property management Brewster Family: Mary Fallon, former English teacher, Dennis Morgan and Sheila Brown, Gillian Brown ’01, Mo Fallon ’94, Sam Brown ‘06, Doug Fallon, former director of summer programs, and Hannah Fallon ’00 celebrating the marriage of Gillian and Mo in Mexico last May.
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companies in and around Boston.”
Alex Phillips writes, “I spent 2010 devoted to developing a residential mentorship program for young adults in the mountains near Boulder, Colorado. Now I am writing from Todos Santos. Viva Mexico! I’ll be north bound in March. Adios.”
2004 Jeremy Krumsick lives in New York and works in the real estate management industry. He loves scuba diving and photography.
2005 Katie O’Connell transferred to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2008 and changed her major to animal science with a minor in Spanish. She will gradute this spring and is applying to the Peace
Zach Ross ’05 enjoying life Down Under.
Corps before applying to veterinarian school. Katie has two Bernese Mountain dogs, Jack and Jilly.
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Zachary Ross is attending the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, and recently received his MBA and earned the highest distinction award. In September 2010, Zach, who is a former Brewster rower, was selected by his college to represent the school in the University Games. He rowed a scull for the first time and finished with one of the fastest times in the race and has enjoyed playing rugby and cricket. Zach has spent time traveling throughout Europe learning about business models and presenting various marketing strategies. He is headed back to New England for the spring.
Hannah Tameling sent a very creative card, indicating that she indeed graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in studio art and also received a certificate of entrepreneurial management. She is currently living in Lombard, Illinois, where she does jewelry repair. “I’m getting
Silver Anniversary: Someone at Brewster is marking his or her 25th anniversary year with an ensemble of silver footwear. Can you guess who? The first alumnus/a who correctly identifies this person will win a $25 gift certificate to the campus store (on campus or online). Send your answer to marcia_eldredge@brewsteracademy.org We had no winners of last issue’s mystery photo, however, Charles Ford ’95 did correctly identify Byron Martin. Jed Jones and Tim Brooks were with Martin.
my portfolio together in order to get my master’s in textile design.”
Send us your Class Note, and we will do our best to include it in the next BrewsterConnections and online: alumninews@brewsteracademy.org
Grandparents’ Day May 11 is Grandparents’ Day. We welcome Brewster grandparents to spend the day on campus with their grandchildren. Complete details and R.S.V.P. information will be mailed to grandparents. For more information, please contact Beth Hayes ‘81 in the Office of Parent Programs at 603-569-7133. ZZZ EUHZVWHUDFDGHP\ RUJ
ʥˎ˃˕˕ ʰˑ˖ˇ˕ In Memoriam Class of 1930 Dorothy F. (Bennett) Morris October 10, 2010 Melvin Village, New Hampshire Class of 1936 Marion P. MacMartin July 20, 2010 Seattle, Washington Class of 1941 Bernard “Bun” McBride November 20, 2010 Wolfeboro Philadelphia 76er Craig Brackins ‘07 returned to Brewster in January to watch his former team in action. With Brackins at the Smith Center is (l to r) Joe Fernald, dean of students, Chezney Aubert ‘07, and Fred Garnsey, assistant director of admission and coach.
2007
seeing all the breathtaking scenery and mountains.
Jenn O’Leary is an international relations major and
Kodiak is a small fishing town but has a lot to it,
Spanish minor at Boston University. She spent the
much history and great people to meet. I will be here
fall studying at Universidad San Fransisco de Quito
until summer 2013 and after that I am hoping to
in Ecuador.
extend and live in Alaska.”
2008
Caitlyn Edson is a junior at Simmons College and
Hannah Byers writes: “I have been in Kodiak,
studying in England this semester.
Alaska, since early July working for the Coast Guard Communication station. My job is to be the first
2009
responder to calls from mariners at sea. I enjoy the
Peter Rizzo, a sophomore at the University of New
job and the responsibility to make sure all mariners
Hampshire, is studying at Regents College in London,
are safe. When I am off from work, I enjoy the
England, this semester. He looks forward to traveling
Alaskan life by fishing, hiking, or sight seeing finding
through Europe and would love to meet up with any
Kodiak bears (which are the biggest bears in North
Brewster alumni in the UK area. Peter’s e-mail is:
America) or other wildlife. I love living here and
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Multicultural Alumni Reception In celebration of the growing multicultural community within independent schools in the Northeast, Dominique Aubry ’02 and her brother Jean-Pierre Aubry (St. Paul’s School ’99) are organizing a multicultural alumni event at Greenhouse in New York City on June 18, 2011. “The event will bring together alumni
Class of 1944 John F. Crinnian January 9, 2011 Palm Harbor, Florida Class of 1953 Harley P. Craigue October 4, 2010 Rochester, New Hampshire Class of 1954 Delma L. McIntire September 25, 2010 Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire D. Gail (Piper) Roome July 12, 2010 Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire Class of 1956 John J. Parker January 2009 Miami, Florida Class of 1964 Mazy A. (Rowe) Clough December 6, 2010 Wolfeboro Class of 1965 Robert N. Davis July 3, 2010 Dorchester Center, Massachusetts
of color from the many independent schools across the Northeast in order to meet, share experiences, and express our gratitude to our alma maters,” Aubry explained. If you would like to attend or want more information, please contact Dominique at: dom.aub@gmail.com
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Former Trustee James M. O’Brien December 19, 2010 Montoursville, Pennyslvania
Reunion 2011
June 3-5 FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Welcome Reception 50th Reunion Class Dinner
SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Campus Tour All-School Assembly Alumni Parade Reunion Luncheon Tennis Round Robin Lake Cruise on Winnipesaukee 25th Reunion Class Dinner Dinner and Dancing All Classes
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Farewell Brunch
Questions? Contact Beth Hayes ‘81, director of annual giving and special events, at 603-569-7133 or beth_hayes@brewsteracademy.org
Check out the Brewster Academy Alumni Reunion Facebook pages. Limited dorm rooms available on Friday and Saturday nights. For local accommodations go to www.brewsteracademy.org/lodging Complete details and registration materials will be mailed and are available at www.brewsteracademy.org/reunion
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