BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2009–2010 James S. Chanos, President Samuel J. Weinhoff, Vice President Lois L. Hutzler, Secretary R. Thomas Herman ’64, Assistant Secretary Thomas S. Hexner, Treasurer Richard L. N. Weaver ’75, Assistant Treasurer Juan D. Reyes, III ’86, President, Alumni Association Christine A. Lambiris, President, Parents Association Susan A. Grimbilas, First Vice President, Parents Association Stephen M. Clement, III, Headmaster
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FALL/WINTER 2009–2010
Mildred J. Berendsen, Honorary Trustee Marita F. Altman Mark P. Boisi Keith F. Barket Allan L. Gropper Celeste A. Guth William L. Jacob III Susan R. Kessler William S. Kingson Patricia S. Langton Wendy F. Levey Jeffrey S. Olsen Michael H. Perskin, M.D. Othon A. Prounis ’79 Michael L. Rankowitz W. Tucker York, Jr.
BUZZER STAFF Stephen M. Clement, III, Headmaster Martin T. Haase, Director of Development Mary A. Horenkamp, Director of Publications Lois L. Hutzler, Copy Editor Laura E. Neller, Director of Alumni Affairs
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