Yearbook advisor Andrea Cooper with the staff of the 2014-2015 Winnipesaukean. (l to r): Caroline Krauss, Meaghan Wood, Ashley Samuelson, Jackie Clark, Jillian Duffy, Austin Clapp and seated (l to r) Savery Meurer and Hannah Traister
The 2013 Winnipesaukean yearbook was awarded the National Yearbook of Excellence designation by publisher Jostens.
Her advice for the next Winnipesaukean advisor is to stay as organized
She added, “I’m going to miss our funny banter, exchanging tips about
as possible and always look toward that next deadline. She also noted
knitting and comparing our projects, and of course talking about our
that “finding kids who really want to work” is key to the process.
grandchildren.”
A dedicated team will always produce a yearbook of quality. These dedicated students and alumni remember the time they spent in the
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yearbook room with Mrs. Cooper fondly.
Andrea brought her Bobcat spirit on numerous trips she took with Mike on visits to the Brewster community beyond campus. “I’ve loved
“Working with Andrea Cooper on the yearbook committee was one
meeting families on the road, and we have been welcomed into the
of my favorite parts of senior year,” says Courtney Piper ’11. “I loved
homes of many Brewster families,” she shared. “It’s so gratifying to
spending my afternoons going into the yearbook room and chatting
meet the parents of our students as well as alums and prospective
with her and playing with her dog. I’m always excited to see her, of
families. I love to hear all of the reasons that they feel connected to
course with a smile on her face.”
Brewster and to catch a glimpse of their lives outside of school.
The relationship between Andrea and the students at Brewster Academy mirrors her relationship with most people on campus: warm and welcoming. While Andrea admires the diversity and acceptance among the students, the students love how “creative” and “in-tune” she is with
Mrs. Cooper is always ready to lend a warm smile to anyone in need of a little lift.
students on the road ... I remember meeting Conner Ingram ’13 when he was an eighth grader and his brother Ryan ’11 was a student at Brewster. “Also, I love seeing the growth of the kids over time like Conner, among so many others. … and seeing students arrive in September of freshman year and then watching them go to prom and graduation as
their thoughts and feelings according to Jillian Duffy ’15, a senior yearbook editor.
“There were times when Mike interviewed prospective
young adults. One of my favorite things is the senior slide show shown at the after-prom brunch. I love the way BG [Hodges] takes
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She is seen as “a mom to all the students” and always ready to lend a
their portraits from ninth grade and morphs them into their senior
“warm smile” to anyone in need of a little lift, says Ashley Samuelson ’15.
self ... love it!”
Andrea’s passions and interest are not just focused in the arts,
As the Coopers’ time on campus draws to a close, it becomes
however. Kate Turner, associate athletic director, will miss seeing
clear that Andrea’s impact and legacy will last long after she has
Andrea out at the games. “On game days, Andrea is one of the biggest
left campus. Her artistic contributions to the campus through the
fans in Bobcat Nation. She loves watching all the teams. She was just
yearbook and holiday cards have brightened the community near and
as likely to be on the sidelines of a jv game as she was at a varsity
far, just as her friendly and welcoming demeanor has helped students
game and the kids noticed that.”
and families throughout the years.
BrewsterConnections – Spring 2015