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STRETCH

BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD OF 2018–2019 TRUSTEES 2015–2016

Gregory B. Hartch ’88, P ’19 Chairman Kimberley C. Augustine, P ’19, ’24 Gregory B. Hartch ’88, P ’19 Richard A. Axilrod, P ’14, ’19 Chairman Nisha Kumar Behringer, P ’26, ’28 Richard A. Berkley, Axilrod, Jr. P ’14, W. Robert ’91, ’19 P ’21, ’23 Nisha Kumar Behringer, Michael J. Bingle, P ’21 P ’26, ’28 JamesL.F.Boehly, Bell IV, PP ’20, ’14, ’16, Todd ’22, ’17, ’24’21 W. Robert Berkley Jr. ’91, Emily W. Burns, P ’19, ’23 P ’21, ’23 NancyM. M.Butler, Better,PP’23 ’11, ’13 David MichaelF.J.Carangelo Bingle, P ’20, ’25 ’21 Robert , P ’17, Todd D. L. Boehly, ’22, ’26 ’24 Sean Carney,PP’20, ’17, ’22, Mark H. Camel,III, P ’12, ’18, ’18 Frank J. Carroll P ’22 Robert F. Carangelo, R. Willett Cook, P ’30P ’17, ’21 Frank J. Carroll, P ’22P ’19, ’20, ’23 Alberto J. Delgado, Christine J. Chao,P P’19’18 Mark F. Dzialga, Mark F.A.Dzialga, Philip Hadley,PP’19 ’18 , ’20 Philip A.K.Hadley, Pamela Keller, PP ’18, ’19, ’20 ’22, ’24 Carlos Hernandez, D. ScottM.Mackesy, P ’21P ’18 Anthony E. Mann,PP’18 ’17 D. Ian McKinnon, D. Ian McKinnon, Robert E. Michalik,P P’18’19, ’21, ’23, ’28 Robert E.C. Michalik, P ’26, ’19, ’21, Americo Nardis, P ’28 ’23, ’28 Thomas D. D. O’Malley, O’Malley Jr. Thomas Jr.’85, ’85,PP’12, ’12,’15, ’15,’21 ’21 Douglas I. I. Ostrover, Ostrover, P P ’20 ’20 Douglas Suzanne P. Peisch’82, P ’12, ’14, ’16, ’18 Keith A. Pagnani P ’23 Philip F. P.R.Pierce, Stephen Pierce,PP’10, ’15,’13, ’19 ’18 StephenC. R. Price, Pierce,P P’20 ’15, ’19 Jennifer Jean W.H.Rose, P ’16 James Ritman ’94, P ’28, ’31 David R.M.Salomon, P ’16 P ’19, ’27 Andrei G. Saunders, William Schneider Kerry A.A. Tyler, P ’15, ’18’72, P ’12, ’16 Scott M.B. Stuart, P ’12, ’16 ’26 Thomas Wilson, P ’22, Michael A. Troy, P ’12, ’14 Kerry A. Tyler, P ’15, ’18 Ex Officio Tyler J. Wolfram PP ’18, ’22’10 Thomas W. Philip, ’08, Headmaster

F IR S T D AY OP E NING C E RE M ONIE S

Philip’s Reassurance: ‘We’re In It Together’ MEMBERS OF THE CLASS of 2019 signaled the start of Brunswick’s 116th year by processing hand-in-hand with first graders and then taking their places at the front of Dann Gymnasium as the School’s new leaders. Headmaster Thomas W. Philip followed with his traditional address to the faculty and student body, encouraging anyone feeling anxious about the year ahead to realize that all Brunswick boys and teachers are in it together.

Ex Officio Richard Beattie ’80 Assistant Headmaster for’10 Thomas W. Philip, P ’08, Academic Programs Headmaster Kathleen Harrington Kathleen Harrington CFO/Business CFO/Business Manager Manager Thomas G. Murray, P ’25, ’27, ’31 Thomas Murray, ’25, ’27 ExecutiveG. Director ofPDevelopment Executive Director of Development Daniel J. Griffin Director Institutional Communications Daniel J. of Griffin Director of Institutional Communications Paul Gojkovich III ’01 President, Brunswick Alumni Binney Huffman, P ’17, ’21 Association

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The Brunswick community spirit is always and everywhere at work.

Together, we make wonderful things happen!

Your gift to the ’Wick Annual Fund is a key contribution to our most powerful and meaningful expression of community.

Please make your gift soon. The sooner you do, the sooner it can go to work on the front lines!

President, BPA Angelique Bell, P ’14, ’16, ’17, ’21 President, BPA ON THE COVER Relaxed and ready, shortly before began, ON THECommencement COVER When Owen Middle Gerber ’15dressed examines Schoolers and polished members of Classinscribed of one of the names of the victims moved into2,983 their new and spacious home 2015 to takeintheir for the thegathered 9/11 Memorial New York City, and in September, teachers andplaces students group’s last portrait.

After requisite Tommy Sandford ’20campus, climbsthe the rigging of all ages, on every found tiethe straightening jostling, more than of whaler W. Morgan, moored greater space Charles andand a spectrum of new 90Mystic young Seaport, men stood asmake the their at in straight Mystic, to Conn., resources and opportunities official front-line camera’s shutter snapped the new during explorations in two, Brunswick experiences more enjoyable finalrewarding. formal photograph. interdisciplinary courses.

For a deeper and See page 14. discussion of the value and benefits of interdisciplinary teaching and learning at Brunswick, please turn to page 6.

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TO MAKE YOUR ANNUAL FUND GIFT

Online

BrunswickSchool.org/give

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By email or telephone Krista Bruce Annual Fund Director 203.242.1225 kbruce@brunswickschool.org

And, once again, thank

you!

MESSAGE FROM THE

HEADMASTER

From a Hundred Voices, One by One, Heartfelt Expressions Emerge

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N CONCERT, the resonance is almost

amount of trepidation —

overwhelming. Yet, alone, each voice offers a

regarding the college experience

distinct and truly unique perspective, person-

that awaits.

ality, and sense of growing possibility.

It all happens during the course of the year

But what’s really amazing is that, during the process, both faculty

in twice-weekly gatherings long known as

and students alike manage to learn

“Senior Voices.”

just a bit more about the experi-

The format is simple: Each senior stands at the Baker Theater podium to share a few thoughts with his classmates in the form of a brief address.

Most run about four to six minutes in length. Some are read word for word. Some are more tangential and “off-the-cuff.”

As they begin, many of the boys are nervous — their voices wobbly and their hands fidgety.

Others are incredibly natural and poised under pressure, as if born to speak to large audiences.

Yet, in the speeches they

ences and inner

“HAVING LISTENED TO THEM ALL, ONE

BY ONE, I’VE BECOME INCREASINGLY CONVINCED OVER THE YEARS THAT I COULD PICK ALMOST ANY SINGLE SENIOR VOICE, PRINT IT HERE, AND MOVE MANY READERS TO TEARS.”

offer, each and every senior

workings of boys whom we think we know so well.

I’m also deeply moved by the candor and unabashed sincerity of many of their remarks — reflections on lessons learned

that I could pick almost any single Senior Voice,

at Brunswick (sometimes

print it here, and move many readers to tears.

joyous, sometimes painful) and the related growth that ensued.

And I’m struck by the

(and me) so many memorable moments and

and achieved, thoughts about

opportunities to learn from one another.

friendships forged with classmates and faculty, sentiments

about the importance of family, and genuine

and to Brunswick School.

expressions of the depth of appreciation each

references to the “world beyond Greenwich” and to the excitement — mixed with a healthy

And why each new school year brings our boys

comments about goals set

does great credit to himself, to his classmates, As one might expect, there are the inevitable

It’s why Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. often bring the highlight of my week.

feels for all the support he has received.

Having listened to them all, one by one, I’ve become increasingly convinced over the years

Thomas W. Philip

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Headmaster Thomas W. Philip Executive Director of Development Thomas G. Murray Associate Director of Development Meghan McCarthy Director of Institutional Communications Daniel J. Griffin dgriffin@brunswickschool.org Associate Directors of Communications Mike Kennedy ’99 mkennedy@brunswickschool.org Wayne Lin wlin@brunswickschool.org Class Notes Editor Libby Edwards ledwards@brunswickschool.org Contributing Writers Daniel J. Griffin Mike Kennedy ’99 Katherine Ogden Thomas W. Philip David Sorbaro ’18 Dr. John Van Atta Contributing Photographers Dan Burns Ben DeFlorio Jamie Fessenden Andrew Henderson Jeffry Konczal Minush Krasniqi Wayne Lin Heather Prescott Design Mary Lester Design marylesterdesign.com Printing Flagship Press, flagshippress.com

14 FEATURES 06 Legacy of Excellence

By Mike Kennedy ’99 14 Gateway to Greater Opportunity

By Katherine Ogden & Mike Kennedy ’99 28 Commencement: Class of 2018 Celebrated for Its ‘Intuitive Respect and Care’

By Katherine Ogden & Mike Kennedy ’99 65 Potential. Teamwork.

Endurance. Victory.

By Mike Kennedy ’99

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DEPARTMENTS 01 Message from the Headmaster 74 Beyond the Books – ’Wick & GA Juniors Team Up for Grit ’N Wit Challenge – ’Wick Sailor’s Boat Garners First – Aces on the Links – With Mature Perspective, Fascination with Wars & Heroes Returns 78 Class Notes

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HE ANNUAL Fund Thank-You Party just keeps on truckin’.

Despite a gloomy forecast, nearly 250 people gathered on the Upper School campus for a streetlike festival of food, drink, conversation, and jazz — all in spirited celebration of another successful year of community generosity.

’Wick parents, alumni, faculty, and staff united to raise a glass (or a gourmet slice

of pizza) to more than $4 million in contributions — with every dollar dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the Brunswick experience for present and future boys.

Parent participation reached 99 percent for the 10th year in a row, while faculty and staff hit the one-hundred percent mark for the eighth straight giving season.

Cheers are in order for loyal alumnus and parent Jimmy Ritman ’94, P ’28, ’31 for volunteering his time and energy to serve as Annual Fund Chairman.

01 Tents allowed for easy and dry access to the ever-popular pizza, taco, and beer trucks.

02 Rich Powers P ’16, ’19; and Meline Dickson P ’11, ’15, ’18 03 Catherine Tompkins P ’28, Abby Ritman P ’28, ’31; and Leigh Ann Ryan P ’28, ’32 04 Victoria Gonzalez P ’29 enjoys dinner and a glass of wine.

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THEY ACHIEVE. THEY INSPIRE.

And they leave a legacy of athletic accomplishment for all of us to appreciate and admire. They are Hall of Famers.

The Brunswick School Athletics Hall of Fame raised its third class of inductees to the proverbial rafters at a celebration on May 19, honoring Booth Garnett ’66, William Broadbent ’02, and the 1989 football team for their superior talent, leadership, and character.

Tom Odelfelt ’88, a member of the Hall of Fame as part of the 1987 tennis team, served as Master of Ceremonies. “All who have played sports for the Brown & White will tell you that their fondest memories and most lasting friendships from high school were formed on the field, on the court, on the ice, or in the water, with their teammates,” Odelfelt said. “’Wick athletes learn that there are no shortcuts to success — and that conduct in competition should never waver from the School’s motto of Courage, Honor, Truth.”

The Bruins of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018 wore their school colors with the utmost pride and respect — and will forever be enshrined for exemplifying the very best in the spirit and tradition of Brunswick athletics.

LEFT William Broadbent ’02 played an incredible seven seasons on the varsity squash team.

MIDDLE Booth Garnett ’66 caught touchdown passes for the Bruins as a “glue-fingered” tight end.

ABOVE The 1989 football team carried their coach, Bob Sampson, off the field in triumph after their championship victory. Coach “Sam” died at the age of 95 on September 6. See page 78 for a tribute to the legendary coach.

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the No. 5 position on the ladder. The

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match, however, didn’t prove to be much

ultimately played

of a biblical battle.

seven years on the

William Broadbent ’02 stood on the

Broadbent

squash court in the New England tour-

Broadbent made quick work of his

nament finals. He was in sixth grade at

more muscular adversary and emerged

unanimously as

Brunswick in 1996 — and weighed a

victorious, just as he had in every match

captain for the

whopping 85 pounds (soaking wet and

during his first season on the varsity.

entirety of his

with racket in hand).

His opponent on that afternoon was a

He captured the first individual champi-

varsity and served

“ THROUGH ATHLETICS, I DEVELOPED AN INTENSITY AND COMPETITIVE SPIRIT THAT HAS PROVEN INVALUABLE IN TACKLING ALL OF LIFE’S OBSTACLES.”

Upper School

onship in Brunswick squash history — to

career, earning two more New England

behemoth of an athlete (6’4”, 220 lb.) from

go along with the program’s first overall

championships at the No. 1 position for

Phillips Exeter Academy, who would go

team title.

head coach Jim Stephens’ squad.

on to play Division I collegiate lacrosse at Syracuse University.

Since then, the Bruins have won 68

“William put our program on the

individual titles, 16 regional titles, and

map,” Stephens said. “He’s the best player

The two shook hands, one towering

three national championships on their way

we’ve ever had and set the standard for all

above the other, and readied for play —

to becoming one of the most distinguished

the great players who have followed him.”

the winner to be crowned champion at

squash programs in the country.

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Broadbent added to his list of accolades

competitors through his great desire,

in 2002,” he said. “It helped shape the

at Harvard University and Oxford

determination, and discipline,” he said.

man I am today and instilled in me the

University — both on the court and in

“He accomplished all that he did with

importance of intellectual curiosity and

the classroom — as he continued to prove

integrity, intelligence, sportsmanship,

athletic achievement.

himself as one of the top scholar-athletes

and leadership.”

across the national and international landscapes of the game.

Stephens credits his success to his character, work ethic, and superior knowledge of squash.

“William separated himself from his

Broadbent, himself, looks back fondly

“Through athletics, I developed an intensity and competitive spirit that

on his years at Brunswick — and feels a

has proven invaluable in tackling all of

tremendous sense of pride on entering

life’s obstacles.

the Brunswick Athletics Hall of Fame.

“Brunswick helped me find that spirit —

“I hope my connection to the School

and I know it will continue to do so for the

is as strong as it was when I graduated

next generation of scholar-athletes.”

TOP Avery Broadbent Vita (GA ’00) and her son, Nico; Camille Broadbent; William Broadbent ’02 and his wife, Addie; Jim Stephens, and Bill Broadbent.

BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT William mastered all the strokes on the court, leading him to a storied squash career at Brunswick and beyond.

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THE TALES STAND MIGHTY TALL. But

they’re all grounded in the truth.

Booth Garnett ’66 could throw a football

65 yards. He could hit a baseball more than 400 feet. And he could take the puck from end to end like Bobby Orr. He starred on the gridiron for the Bruins

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as a sportsman,” Otto said. “Never once

the Hall of Fame induction ceremony to

did I hear Booth call out a teammate,

relive Garnett’s legacy — both on and off

trash talk an opponent, or exhibit an ego

the field of play.

or a superiority as a result of his extraor-

“Booth had this natural ability that was really uncanny,” brother Alex Garnett ’64

dinary talent.”

Kirk Johnson ’65, who routinely threw

said. “I think the real measure of a

the “quickie right” pass to Garnett and let

as a “glue-fingered” tight end. He pitched,

phenomenal athlete is for somebody to

him do the rest, echoed those sentiments.

played center field, and launched towering

do something that other people their age

home runs for the ’Wick baseball team.

can’t do — that was Booth.”

And he scored 96 goals in 35 career games

Hockey and football teammate John

on the ice, where he effortlessly glided by

Otto ’66 noted that

his opponents on his way to the net.

Garnett would step

Hats must have rained down from the

“Brunswick was a little different back then — more than 50 years ago — but it had the same culture and mission,” Johnson said.

“Courage, Honor,

right onto the field or

Truth was a real

bleachers at the Greenwich Skating Club or

the ice with Brunswick

aspiration to its

Norwalk’s Crystal Rink as often as Garnett

teams of today and be

students, its faculty,

lit the lamp. He went on to a standout

a “starting star.”

and its coaches. And no

collegiate football and hockey career at Norwich University.

Garnett died in 2003 at the age of 56.

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“But as good an

one exemplified those

athlete as Booth was,

ideals better on the field

I respected him most

than Booth Garnett.”

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ABOVE Master of Ceremonies Tom Odelfelt ’88, son Reyn Garnett, daughter Brooke Garnett, son Steve Garnett, and Athletic Director Ron VanBelle LEFT John Otto ‘66, a close friend, classmate, and teammate, spoke about Booth Garnett’s lasting legacy.

Booth Garnett created many headlines in the papers, even earning a spot in Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd.”

“ COURAGE, HONOR, TRUTH WAS A REAL ASPIRATION TO ITS STUDENTS, ITS FACULTY, AND ITS COACHES. AND NO ONE EXEMPLIFIED THOSE IDEALS BETTER ON THE FIELD THAN BOOTH GARNETT.”

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huddle with those simple words during the 1989

of their upstate rivals — and earned the School’s

Brunswick football season.

first-ever bid to a New England Bowl Game against

But they held significant meaning for the Bruins.

Each member of the team must hold his own —

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top. It didn’t matter if you were the starting quarter-

was more frozen mud than grass at that point in the

back or the backup safety — you had to do your part

year,” Harris said. “But knowing what we were playing

from your position on the field or on the sidelines.

for, heck, there was nothing better than getting the team prepared for an unknown opponent.”

PCDS got on the board first against ’Wick’s vaunted

Brown & White, whether at preseason practice

defense — but those would be the only points of the

or at Homecoming in front of their loud and loyal

afternoon for the Knights, as the Bruins rolled to

student section.

victory by a final score still under debate (28–6 is the

They outscored their opponents 250–31 (by the yearbook’s count) and finished the regular season with

odds-on favorite).

The New England triumph brought regional cred-

eight wins against zero losses, setting the stage for

ibility to the program and blazed the trail to where

a matchup with Hopkins in the FAA Championship

it stands today (13 Bowl appearances, nine wins) —

game. The Hilltoppers had defeated ’Wick in the ’88

ample reason alone to enshrine the 1989 team in the

title tilt.

Brunswick Athletics Hall of Fame.

Not this time.

Andy Johnson ’90, Craig McDonough ’90, and Daniel Walsh ’90 spoke on behalf of their teammates. “It’s an honor to be the first football team inducted — and to be the first team recognized for achieving something that no previous team had achieved in the School’s history.”

ABOVE The Bruins dominated their opponents from the opening kickoff to the final buzzer on their home turf at Everett Field.

RIGHT Max Wasilko ’91, Coach Mike Harris, Scott Lavinia ’91, Daniel Walsh ’90, Andy Johnson ’90, Coach Bob Sampson, Craig McDonough ’90, Hunter Marvel ’92, Geoff Madden ’91, and Arik Fetscher ’90. BACK ROW Pieter Hartong ’90, Daniel Mondschein ’90, Chris Morton ’90, Dave Della Rocca ’90, and Jarrett Shine ’92

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HEY GO above and beyond

Council and Community Service

the call of duty. ’Wick faculty

Program, and coaches freshman

members Brett Martell, Kate

basketball and JV baseball.

Duennebier, and Danny

He’s a young man seemingly

Dychkowski earned the “Going

everywhere all at once. “Brett

the Extra Mile” in Excellence in

has made himself invaluable to

Teaching Awards for inspiring and

Brunswick,” Lower School Head

energy to fostering personal

empowering all of those they teach,

Katie Signer said. “He brings fresh

integrity, tolerance, ethical

coach, and advise.

eyes, hard work, and enthusiasm to

behavior, and individual

The awards, in the form of a

everything he does — and seems to

responsibility and account-

stipend established through the

squeeze more hours out of the day

ability within each and every

generosity of an anonymous family

than most. Thanks to Brett, our

Brunswick boy.

as part of the “Above All Else”

boys love science.”

Capital Campaign, also recognize

Kate Duennebier arrived at

“Kate continues to amaze both her students and her

her activities and discussions for the Brunswick Trust allow our students

recipients for having a powerful

’Wick in 2007 to teach Middle

colleagues with her ability to

impact on their students’ character

School English and has since

inspire and motivate our boys to

to take ownership and practice the

and self-esteem.

become the galvanizing force

be their best selves,” Middle School

character strengths that we as an

Brett Martell, a member of the

behind the Brunswick

Head Sarah Burdett said.

“Her English lessons are

institution hold most dear.”

faculty since 2009, teaches science

Trust, serving as the

in the Pre and Lower Schools,

character and lead-

creative and student driven.

Danny Dychkowski, who joined

co-coordinates

ership program’s

Her advisory creates a valu-

the faculty in 2012, worked to plan

the Lower

coordinator.

able sense of belonging and

every possible detail and eventuality of Brunswick’s off-campus

School

She has dedi-

home base for those sixth

Student

cated her time and

graders in her care. And

Upper School award winner

wilderness-education and appliedclassroom-learning experience in Randolph, Vt., where he will serve as the program’s director.

He made countless visits to the new campus during the 2017–2018 academic year, all while managing a full slate of teaching, coaching, and advising responsibilities back on Maher Avenue.

“Danny matches extensive experience with vision and attention to detail,” Headmaster Tom

Brett Martell, Kate Duennebier, and Danny Dychkowski look the part at Commencement, also (above) helping students at the summer LINK program, leading discussion around the Harkness Table, and winter camping on the junior outdoor leadership trip.

Philip said. “We are so lucky to be the beneficiaries of his efforts and love of the School.”

Award winners were honored at a full faculty meeting held just prior to graduation ceremonies.

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This September, back-to-school brought a ‘Great Transition’ that began a new and expansive chapter in the 116-year history of Brunswick School.

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HAT ONCE WAS a wideopen trading floor is now an art room built specifically for Middle School boys. From the window on a clear day, you

can see Long Island Sound.

Adjacent to that, a brand-new Makerspace offers room for the imagination and some state-of-the-art tools to boot: A 3-D printer and a laser cutter await instruction from young and imaginative minds.

Across the hall, two classrooms have been set aside especially for robotics — a needed upgrade for the in-demand robotics clubs that rely on large tables on which to test their skills.

The list goes on.

Around the corner, an executive dining

Lockers line the hallways where ambitious professionals once hurried to staff meetings.

Outside, a manicured front lawn sweeps

room has been transformed into a Middle

very gently down to King Street. On this

School library. In another corner still, an

gray September morning, the lawn is dotted

executive’s office has made way for a cool,

with plastic cones of all colors, lined up

crisp computer lab.

in rows to make way for boys in their gym

A Chinese teacher finally has his own room.

classes later in the day.

Middle School boys gain a sense for the lay of the land as they walk their new hallways, begin work in spacious new art classrooms, and listen to a lesson from music teacher Joey Bracchitta.

PREVIOUS SPREAD LEFT (Left to Right) Sixth graders Whit Armstrong, Alex Vera, Jack McEntire, and James Walker have a little extra bounce in their step as they explore their new building.

CENTER Pre School boys take time on the first day of school to test out their new playground, which sits adjacent to their brand-new space on Edwards Campus.

RIGHT Juniors Jake Charney, Chris Chavez, Alex Clarke, and Jalen Madison are primed and ready for another year of brotherhood and camaraderie at the Upper School.

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Sixth grader Leo Zhang settles into a new book as English classes get underway at the Middle School.

And high above it all, affixed securely to the lampposts that line the driveway, banners make note of the wisdom that has carried Brunswick through its first century and into its second: Courage, Honor, Truth.

It’s been a whirlwind of a transformation for a property most recently home to the world-famous Tudor Investment Corporation.

“We worked around the clock,” said Headmaster Thomas W. Philip. “It was a mad dash. Kids are playing and learning.

It looks and feels like it’s always been a school. The benefits are resounding.”

For Brunswick, the now-or-never opportunity to acquire the Tudor parcel arose with an unexpected phone call just about a year ago — the obvious benefits

buildings, including the centerpiece, an

Edwards Campus, with room not just for

and the need to act swiftly were not lost

83,000-square-foot structure fronted by

the Middle School but also for faculty

on school leaders.

the historic one-time home of former U.S.

housing and additional athletic fields.

The parcel stands immediately across and slightly to the north of the 104-acre

Congresswoman and Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce.

Edwards Campus on King Street. With

It was clear. For Brunswick, buying the

School leaders acted decisively, and took full possession of the 43-acre property in May. By September, they

plenty of flat, open space, the property

parcel was a once-in-a-generation oppor-

were ready to welcome upwards of 350

is home to numerous well-constructed

tunity, a logical extension of the existing

Middle School students back to school in a building nearly twice the size of their previous one.

“This is going to be an incredible year of growth for us,” Middle School Head Sarah

THE SPACE TO MAKE

Burdett said. “The boys are here. The energy is here.”

PROBLEM-SOLVING through “making” is a valuable developmental experience for tomorrow’s leaders.

Across the country, communities, libraries, universities, and public and private schools are opening community Makerspaces to afford these experiences.

Brunswick’s new Makerspace is a place for Middle School students to tinker, experiment, design, build, learn — and have fun while doing it all.

The space is designed to provide inspiration and promote inquiry, while encouraging

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community and collaboration. Tools and materials will be available to support projects that involve combinations of mechanical, electronic, artistic, and technology elements.

The students will visit the space from across the curriculum and build projects, develop original technology solutions, and pursue their interests through collaboration,

personal inquiry, and exploration.

Specifically, students will use cardboard, duct tape, glue guns, Legos, or K’Nex in conjunction with technology (3-D printers, laser cutters, electronic components) to make creative, innovative items that they envision themselves.

Eventually, their work will be celebrated in a Maker Fair — a celebration of invention, creativity, hands-on learning, and curiosity.

For the wider school community, the move has freed up space everywhere, and notably, unites the Pre School and the Lower School on Edwards campus.

The Pre School has moved to the building once home to the Middle School, and allowed an increase in the number of the youngest Bruins to 90.

That move, in turn, has emptied space at the former Pre School on Maple Avenue, making room for 15 new classrooms for the Upper School.

“Taken all together, it is not an exaggeration to say that literally each and every division of the School will have access to new and improved academic facilities,” said Philip.

Outdoor physical education classes, with ample field space, are only a few steps away from the entrance to the new Middle School building on 1275 King Street.

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First-day activities at the Pre School on Edwards Campus included everyone’s favorite — Recess! — as well as introductory writing exercises.

Space to Run, Run, Run, Run

T

bringing their own, which for young

guys, they just run, run, run, run. They

children can be a lesson in itself. One

are just so happy to be here.”

goal is to encourage the boys to “be open

The new building has enabled

and flexible to what’s served to you.”

HE BRUNSWICK

upgrades to the Pre School program,

Pre School has a long

and those improvements enable even

discussed, as is the notion of clearing

history, and Head Gina

more learning.

your plate.

Hurd has been a witness to much of it.

Now in her 38th year, she remembers when the littlest

Bruins made their home on Ridgeview Avenue, long before the move to 116 Maple Avenue, adjacent to the Upper School.

The move this year to Edwards Campus is one that has given boys room to grow.

What once was a Middle School for teenagers has been “kidified,” Hurd said.

“Truly, our other building was a wonderful Pre School. What’s so great here is everything, except art, is on one floor. You can hear all the giggling, the blocks crashing.

“Everything here lends itself to

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child-centered building. These little

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The building has dedicated space

Manners, of course, are also

There is also a brand-new play-

for science, Spanish, art, and music.

ground, with just-the-right challenge

There’s also a learning center and a

built in for the boys as they head

computer lab.

outside for two recesses a day.

Boys are served lunch, instead of

“So much learning takes place out

“ Our role in the Pre School is to set the stage to ably prepare boys for life.

From little seeds grow mighty trees. It starts early.”

Former Middle School classrooms have been transformed into colorful learning environments for ’Wick’s youngest boys, including Pre-Kindergartner Alexander Feinberg, who enjoys some quiet reading during the first week of school.

GI N A H UR D, PRE S HO O L HEA D there,” she said. “The opportunity for outdoor activity and play is boundless.”

Hurd and Lower School Head Katie Signer attended a workshop on playgrounds, where they learned about the new trend in play spaces that recognizes that confidence is tied to risk-taking.

With a watchful eye toward safety, the new play-scape incorporates those ideas with its wide range of play ideas — there’s a boat, a train, two towers, some parkour, musical instruments, and, of course, a sandbox. “Though the trend is to build in challenge,” Hurd said, “it’s always been safety first.”

One of the biggest perks of the new location is the proximity to the Lower School, whose theme this year is “Let’s Connect.” Already, plans are afoot to take that notion quite literally — to build some kind of human chain, hand-to-hand or arm-to-arm, from one end of campus to the other. All in all, the new arrangement for Edwards Campus is fertile ground for growth.

“Our role in the Pre School is to set the stage to ably prepare boys for life,” Hurd said. “From little seeds grow mighty trees.

It starts early.”

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The Middle School — Room for Students, Creatures, and “Romeo and Juliet,” too

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HERE’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE LIVING creatures to help breathe life into a new home.

Happily, Brunswick now has two classroom pets to help carry this load. Take, for example, Dirty Dan, the bearded dragon that now makes his home in science teacher Deanna Smyers’ classroom.

Smyers works at Mohawk Country Day Camp in the summer, and the camp needed to find a home for

the lizard when sessions ended. She initially agreed to foster the creature until the end of June, but Dirty Dan has since captured her heart.

The dragon is named after a SpongeBob character, in a nod to the fact that he makes a mess when he eats his veggies.“He is a new addition and although he is not technically permanent, I have fallen in love with the lizard so I will be taking him every year,” Smyers said. “They wanted someone who would not only care for him, but also keep him socialized.”

It’s a fair bet Brunswick boys can help with that,

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“ This is a new chapter in the history of Middle School at Brunswick.”

S A R A H B U R D E T T, MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD

Seventh grader Thomas Whidden (far left) is all smiles with Dirty Dan on his shoulder, while fellow classmate Max Warden maneuvers his way through the new building (and quickly passed the mural of sharks!).

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Eighth grade classmates Will Monahan, Ben Heike, and Henryk Lasky use their new outdoor space to complete an inquiry lab in the study of distance, time, and speed.

is the class pet in teacher Krista Taylor’s

“It’s not just back to school — there’s a

science classes.

little extra oomph.”

“The kids love, love, love the guinea pig,” Taylor said. “They take on 100 percent responsibility.

“I think the building is conducive to learning,” said Taylor. “It’s huge.”

Students, faculty, Dirty Dan, and

fantastic two days.

“We’re going to exercise a lot,” she said,

Middle School and helping each other as

affords. “We don’t have to go to the gym.”

Middle School Head Sarah Burdett said a goal is to bring Brunswick traditions to

math teacher Jim Stephens was up to his

the new building, and uncover new ones

old tricks — magic ones at that!

as they grow into the space.

Meanwhile, science teacher Drew

Already, English teachers are dreaming

too. “He loves to just hang on my shoulder

Dawson had the boys practice their

of staging Romeo and Juliet in the

while I do work,” Smyers said. “He also

putting.

courtyard, and there’s a move afoot to tell

likes to take walks through our campus — on me. He is a teaching animal.”

Sawdust, the seventh-grade guinea pig, has been called to service in a similar

Colleague Max Kennedy pulled out his Van de Graaff generator and let his advisees play with it before class.

And fellow science teacher Kim

the story of the trees that dot the property.

A two-story shark mural, left by the previous owners, heralds the science wing, and is already ingrained in the lexicon

way. Sawdust is six years old, and last

Gallagher said the move has invigorated

of the school. “The boys love the shark,”

year served as the mascot for one of the

everyone for the new year.

Burdett said. “It’s been a beacon.”

robotics teams fielded by the school. He

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“I think it’s an incredible building.

Right now, it’s so full of life. It’s been a

noting the added space the new building

Within the first few days of school,

Eighth graders Jack Rinaldi and Jack Neal give Mr. Kennedy’s Van de Graaff generator a whirl.

first few days of school were fantastic.

Sawdust — all are settling in to the new they go.

while the lizard himself has a job to do,

Spanish teacher Maria Loynaz said the

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“There’s a nice new energy,” she said.

The truth is, Brunswick has under-

gone a transformation over the last 20 years, and Burdett has been there for all of it. “This is my third Middle School at Brunswick,” Burdett recalled, noting that in 1998 grades six, seven, and eight made their home in two hallways at Maher Avenue.

“We all sat on a couch by the copier to grade papers,” she said.

In 2000, the Middle School made

Upper School

I

albums by Bruce Springsteen, Bob Marley, and Led Zeppelin) stacked alongside.

N HIS FIRST TWO YEARS AS

A few empty picture frames adorn the

a Brunswick English teacher,

walls, and countertops have been covered

Peter Adams hustled around

with whiteboards — an extension of the

campus from room to room to

Harkness Table in the center of the room

teach his classes.

that encourages students to drive their

He was one of many pedagogical nomads on the

own thinking.

“Adding a personal touch to the room

faculty — one of many lugging his books

can help you further that connection to

the big move to King Street, where a

and binders into the friendly confines of a

students,” Adams said. “It shows them

brand-new building gave dedicated

colleague for hour-long blocks at a time.

a little bit more about who you are as

space to fifth grade through eighth, and

Now, after the addition of 15 new Upper

“all of it was about being a boy between

School classrooms (the result of the Pre

10 and 14.”

School’s relocation to King Street), Adams

Now, the move across the street provides room to grow further. “’Wick has

has a room to call his own.

The bike he rides to school every day

a person, where you’re from, and what interests you.

“It’s a small thing — but it can lead to something much greater.”

Just upstairs in the building is the new

a story,” Burdett said. “The question is:

(basket on the back to hold his supplies)

home of the History Department, where

How do those things come together?

stands in the corner — a Ford Mustang

Pre-Kindergartners and Kindergartners

record player sits on the mantle, with a

used to roam — with classrooms for each

collection of vintage vinyls (including

individual teacher and an office for fellow

“This is a new chapter in the history of Middle School at Brunswick.”

Hosts of Middle School boys gather in the main foyer before heading off to class.

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Sophomores John Burdett, Paul Davey, Tommy Quinson, and Jess West make the walk between the Upper School’s two separate campuses — just down the hill from English teacher Peter Adams’ new classroom, where his Ford Mustang record player occupies space on the mantle.

historians to congregate and share ideas.

The location causes those boys and

are going to do in college, so we are

English or history classes at Brunswick to

preparing them for what’s ahead — just as

walk up the hill from the main building

we try to do in everything at Brunswick.”

to Pettengill Campus — but it brings busy

Also in the building accessible from

traction to all corners of the Upper School.

Maple Avenue is the Upper School Office

Academic Dean John Booth, it has the same feel of a small New England college campus. “Walking from department to

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building to building is what our students

Greenwich Academy girls assigned

To longtime history teacher and

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department, from class to class, and from

of Admission, the Snack Bar, and the spacious, air-conditioned Study Hall.

“Many more students are moving in and out of this building than in years

past,” English teacher John Martin said.

“That will inevitably lead to more interaction between students and teachers — and to a more dynamic school environment in every hallway and nook and cranny of Brunswick.

“Students may now actually have a quiet, uninterrupted space to get work done in study hall,” Martin quipped.

As students find their geographical bearings on campus, they’ll also find a new and much larger space for the Academic Learning Center, which houses the academic resource rooms and the writing center.

In just one week of classes (at the time this article went to press), the centralized building that once was the home of former

Junior Cedric Lafleur finds a comfortable seat in the new Upper School snack bar, which is open to students who need a pick-me-up throughout the school day.

Headmaster Duncan Edwards and current Headmaster Tom Philip has already seen a vast improvement for those boys in search

how we approach the process,” Director

of extra help or peer tutoring.

of College Guidance and Assistant

“We have space for boys to do group work or to close the door for one-on-one

Headmaster Doug Burdett said.

“But as Brunswick evolves, it makes

instruction,” said Junior Class Dean

most sense to give every department its

and Academic Resource Assistant Mike

own location to focus on the specific tasks

Hannigan ’01.

at hand without distraction or interruption

“It’s almost three times as big as the

— and to allow students to do the same.”

rooms we had in our old office by the cafeteria.”

And no longer are students heading to the four small rooms jammed into a section of the Mathematics Department to discuss their next steps in education.

The Office of College Guidance has new digs as well — right around the corner from the Athletic Office and a few footsteps away from the top entrance to Baker Theater.

H

EADMASTER PHILIP addressed all of the movement and restructuring during the School’s Annual Dinner and

“ Communities are truly shaped and defined as they come together and work through times of transition and challenge.”

T O M P H I L I P, H E A D M A S T E R

Meeting on September 13, calling it the “Great Transition.”

He was amazed (but not overwhelm-

enthusiastic, understated, and coopera-

ingly surprised) that Brunswick could pull

tive,” he observed. “At Brunswick School,

Boys now have more room to work on

off such a feat in just three months’ time.

we’re in the ‘building’ business,” he said,

applications, meet with visiting colleges

“ Communities are truly shaped and

“ensuring that our boys can persevere

and universities, and talk about their

defined as they come together and work

in the various transitions that their life

academic futures with their counselors,

through times of transition and challenge,”

ahead holds for them.

who are all within shouting distance of one

Philip said. “Our response as individuals

another in the new section carved out in

in such times is both a measure and a

right, we build the foundation of a life

the main Upper School building.

fortifier of our caring for and interest in

well lived for each and every boy in our

one another.

care, so that no matter where he goes

There’s even a formal sitting room for parents, boys, and visitors to wait their turns during the busy season.

“The physical space won’t change

“This summer’s massive transition was

“In the final analysis, if we do our job

or what he does in life, he can rely —

a reflection of the Brunswick commu-

securely — upon a foundation of Courage,

nity spirit at work: Focused, purposeful,

Honor, and Truth.”

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Patrick Kulesh, Max Larsen, and Christian LeSueur enjoy one of the many celebratory moments of Commencement 2018.

Curiosity, Achievement,

Compassion, Dedication

‘Great’ &Kindness ’Wick’s Class of 2018 Celebrated for Its ‘Intuitive Respect and Care’

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COMMENCEMENT

2018 Nearly 100 proud young men united to prove that ‘great success can be accompanied by great kindness,’ Headmaster Thomas W. Philip proclaimed, as lavish sunshine and bright, breezy, blue skies provided a happy canopy for the stirring ceremony of Brunswick’s 116th Commencement Exercises.

Flash back to September 2017.

JOSH MCGUGINS was a rising senior, facing his final year of high school at a brand-new school.

Now, nine months later, on a sparkling day in May, he was one of 99 members of Brunswick’s Class of 2018 to walk the stage at Dann Gymnasium in a rousing graduation ceremony that brought hundreds of family and friends to Edwards Campus on King Street.

For Josh and his entire family, the banner year is one to celebrate and cherish.

Among the well-wishers was McGugins’ mom, who arrived to mark the milestone with a passel of family from near and far.

Doreen McGugins, of Flushing, N.Y.,

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Josh McGugins and Sean Amill, who both bonded in their one year as ’Wick classmates and teammates, enter the festivities side by side and with a mix of emotion.

BELOW LEFT Charlie Russell dons the traditional colors (Brown, White, and Gold, of course) for Commencement.

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ABOVE David Cloobeck awaits the long procession of ’Wick faculty at the Senior/ Faculty Handshake.

BELOW Walker Williams (front) and Harrison Caponiti put the finishing touches on their Commencement uniforms.

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mused that her son was a Brunswick boy for a mere 163 days. And on the day he started in September, he was a 12th grader who didn’t know a soul.

It didn’t take long at all for that to change.

“He was welcomed by so many of his peers,” she said while waiting for the ceremony to begin.

“They took him in,” she continued. “There were sleepovers at so-and-so’s house. He met some friends for life.

“I’m just so grateful he made it to this school,” she said. “They are like a family.”

Such gratitude was far from rare.

Whether part of the extended Brunswick family for

one year or 14, parents of graduates said that the spirit of kindness and community was a big part of the experience for their boys.

Take, for example, dad Richard Cloobeck, father of David.

The elder Cloobeck flew in from Las Vegas for graduation, arriving two hours early in hopes of snagging the most perfect seat to observe the celebration.

Cloobeck held fast to the first spot in line, seated on the hallway floor outside Dann Gymnasium and calmly practicing his yoga.

“I figure I could just sit here and do yoga and reflect on 12 years-plus at Brunswick,” he mused as he waited for the doors to open.

Cloobeck said his son has been a Brunswick boy all his life — from Pre School all the way up through Upper School — and

ABOVE James Sassi and Pre and Lower School Spanish teacher Hector Marban embrace at the Senior/Faculty Handshake — living proof of the meaning of the long-standing tradition.

BELOW Nick Mosher relives a special moment with Middle School Latin teacher Will Rogers.

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the School’s emphasis on Courage, Honor, Truth has made the difference.

“When you lead from the heart, everything falls into place,” he remarked. “David has been the recipient of a caring faculty, from the beginning until now.”

Cloobeck was firmly committed to getting a good seat to watch his son receive the mark of his

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J.J. von Oiste walks through one door to receive his Commencement tie, soon to walk through another into the ranks of ‘Wick alumni.

accomplishment, his Brown & Gold Brunswick diploma.

“My son is graduating,” he said. “I’m definitely sitting in front.”

The proud father said his son is headed to Berklee College of Music in the fall, after the new graduate and the Brunswick Music Improv Band were to help open the show for Eric Clapton at the Greenwich Town Party on Memorial Day Weekend.

“It’s a new chapter of his life,” Cloobeck said.

“Time passes very quickly. David has loved every single year here.”

Both David and Josh were feted by a full contingent of family who turned up for the merriment on King Street. Cloobeck said the rest of the family was less wedded to their seating, joking that the group abandoned him

Charles Ariyibi looks down the line with anticipation and joy as the faculty approaches at the Senior/ Faculty Handshake.

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Nick Saah (top) and his classmates (far right) surely lucked out with the weather, taking in some sun as they prepared for the official proceedings ahead.

ABOVE Many in the standingroom-only audience snapped photos to savor every moment, including Marina Jacobson, the proud mother of her son, Matthew.

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and sat in the back at an awards ceremony earlier in the month.

Josh, who will attend LIU Post in the fall and play football, was joined by little sister, Victoria, 15; his father, Lawrence, of Mount Vernon, N.Y.; his grandmother Rose Funn, of Queens, N.Y.; his aunt Denise Funn, of Ocala, Fla.; and his uncle Ronny McGugins, of Manhattan.

GREAT ‘ KINDNESS’ Commencement 2018 was marked by a strong and steady flow of thoughtful remarks from speakers.

The Rev. Thomas L. Nins provided the invocation, evoking the famous passage from First Corinthians as he called the gathering into a moment of “calm and rest.”

“Lord, we thank you for these young men standing on the threshold of new beginnings,” he said. “Grant them wisdom as they enter adulthood.

“May the foundation established ABOVE The Reverend Thomas here at Brunswick serve them well L. Nins began the graduation proceedings with the invocation. as they go forth to to serve others.

Let Courage, Honor, Truth be over-

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ABOVE Trystan Sarcone is one of 99 smiling young men on the bleachers for the Senior Class Photo, taken prior to Commencement.

RIGHT Mr. Gupta gives the thumbs up to the camera and to graduate Peter Mullen.

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shadowed only by faith, hope, and love. This is our prayer.”

Headmaster Thomas W. Philip honored the Class of 2018 for its extraordinary achievement across the spectrum of arts, athletics, and scholarship — also taking a moment to recognize Greenwich Academy Head of School Molly King, GA Upper School Head Tom Sullivan, and the GA seniors who all attended the jam-packed, standing-room-only ceremony at Dann Gymnasium.

“Brunswick and Greenwich

Academy are each learning institutions of the highest order, in both this nation and the world,” Philip said.

He added that the Class of 2018 is unique for the strength of its efforts and accomplishments, which have brought the School widespread renown in academics, in the arts, and on the athletic fields.

Philip took the time to describe some of what students achieved.

One graduate was among just a handful of students worldwide

THE “LIFER” PHOTO Jamie Polak, Graham Pierce, J.J. von Oiste, Patrick Feeley, Max Bergstein, Will McKinnon, Sean Amill, James Sassi, Max Larsen, Lance Johnson, A.J. Iorillo, Austin Sammons, David Sorbaro, John DeLucia, Rishi Das, Nick Mosher, Charlie Burdett, Liam Benjamin, Jack Montinaro, Simon Derby, Charlie Russell, David Cloobeck, and Sean Redahan

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to receive a perfect score on the AP Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio Exam. What’s more, the College Board has elected to use this student’s portfolio on its website as an example of a perfect score.

“On the international grading scale of 1 to 5, the AP gave him a 6.”

In athletics, one extraordinarily talented player found himself heavily recruited by Division I schools, only to turn away from that after a summer internship in a cancer research lab at Columbia University changed his mind. A new passion for science prompted a different turn.

Philip cited another student for his exceptional intellect.

“We have one of the most articulate and logical of thinkers and speakers I have ever encountered.

You don’t want to get in an argument with him. You simply don’t have a chance.”

Yet another student is so gifted in the study of mathematics that he has been described by teachers as “one of the finest math minds that they have ever encountered. Ever.”

“You know how high the standards and expectations are at the leadership level of the Mathematics Department. Just think what a statement like that means.”

‘ T HESE STUDENTS ARE KIND IN THAT THEY INTUITIVELY SEEM TO RESPECT AND CARE FOR THOSE AROUND THEM IN A WAY THAT MAKES EVERYONE BETTER.’

ABOVE J.D. Sparks had many reasons to cheer throughout the day’s events.

LEFT Headmaster Philip gave great kudos to the Class of 2018 and celebrated its many talents and strong attributes of character.

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Sebi Cobb catches the eye of the camera (or a humorous classmate) as he enjoys the ceremonies.

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Philip continued by citing another student who dedicates his summers to helping the neediest children in the region through the Horizons at Brunswick program; another who became so engrossed by his topic that his senior thesis grew to a full 100 pages; a set of brothers with extraordinary talent in visual media — and many more.

Even so, Philip said, what really distinguishes the group — exceptional though its accomplishments may be — is its simple and collective dedication to kindness.

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O N E G R A D UAT E ’ S PERSPECTIVE

’Wick Journey ‘Never Truly Ends’

By David Sorbaro ’18

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VERY ASPECT of graduation day seemed to instill a sense of finality. As we said farewells to lifelong teachers, we furiously capitalized on brief moments to recall long-forgotten memories. As we stood in the hockey rink awaiting the signal to enter Dann Gymnasium, Mr. Withstandley cracked jokes in an appreciated, yet futile attempt to ease bittersweet tears.

And, finally, as we took our diplomas from Mr. Philip, walked off that stage, and walked away from Brunswick, it truly felt as though my Brunswick journey of 14 years was over.

I fell asleep that night, entirely convinced and distraught that my Brunswick days were behind me. But, I reasoned with myself, I still had the Henley Regatta with my teammates in a month’s time — including all the training sessions on the water and time in the boathouse leading up to it.

So I could set aside those sentimental feelings for at least a little while.

We eventually crossed the finish line in England for the final time. I had taken my last strokes as a Brunswick rower. Another mark of the end. But by this point, I finally realized what had been becoming more and more obvious in the days since graduation.

As long as my fellow Bruins are by my side — whether in exploration, adventure, leisure, or recreation — it only makes sense that my Brunswick career, too, is not truly over.

Brunswick never truly ends. We all graduate and go on to live our lives under a multitude of different banners, but the unifying ideas of Courage, Honor, Truth and lifelong friendship will always bind us together.

It’s actually quite funny, because as a student you believe that Brunswick is about you. But there is an ironic clarity that comes with graduation.

Brunswick is only partially about your classes and tests and trials and tribulations of high school.

Most important, it’s about the friends that you’ve made along the way — the friends who will stick with you forever.

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Well-Deserved Honors for Champions of Character

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IGHT AWARDS and four

“breathing life, curiosity, and joy

faculty citations are given at

back into the Brunswick community

Commencement each spring

for years now.”

to honor individual students

“This young man embraces the

for their character — especially

weird,” said theater teacher Seth

their humility and selflessness — as

Potter as he awarded the Thomas

well as for high achievement in

A. Altman Prize to DeLucia. “He

academics, athletics, and commu-

is a champion of creativity, intelli-

nity service.

gence, compassion, and wonder.”

Teachers present the awards,

The Headmaster’s Trophy, voted

each citing the highest ideals

on by the Upper School faculty,

of the School as they name the

went to Sean Amill for his extraor-

reasons why each student has been

dinary dedication to the School.

selected.

Kulukundis Cup winner Gordon

“This young man is so thoughtful, so empathic, so kind,”

Kamer was recognized for his “ridic-

Philip said as he recognized the

ulously high GPA” and his “insatiable

student. “He is a joy to know. This

desire to learn,” while classmate

young man is Brunswick. He lives it.

John DeLucia was singled out for

He breathes it. He loves it.”

FROM THE TOP Nick Boardman and faculty member Chris Forester, Athletic Director Ron VanBelle and Jack Ocken, Cam Dalton and Horizons Director Marianne Ho Barnum, and Christian LeSueur and faculty member Mike Kennedy

AWARDS OF DISTINCTION Valedictorian Gordon C. Kamer

Robert L. Cosby Award Hayden F. Hoover

Kulukundis Cup Gordon C. Kamer

A. Macdonald Caputo Award Wesley L. Peisch

Community Service Award Christian J. LeSueur BPA Prize Christian T. Ruf Jenkins Athletic Award Jack H. Ocken Thomas A. Altman Prize John D. DeLucia Science teacher Dana Montanez presents Wesley Peisch with the Caputo Award.

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Faculty Citations Nicholas M. Boardman Christopher D. Burdick Cameron P. Dalton John H. Montinaro Headmaster’s Trophy Sean M. Amill

“I could have said ‘nice.’ I could have said ‘thoughtful,’ but those words don’t do it justice,” he said. “These students are kind in that they intuitively seem to respect and care for those around them in a way that makes everyone better. Frankly, in a way that offers great promise for the world I expect they will lead someday soon.”

Philip said the kindness can especially be seen in the way both new and longstanding students have come together as a community.

“We have boys in this class, 21 in fact, who have been at Brunswick for 14 years,” Philip said. “We have two boys who have been here for just one. Yet they are all welcoming and supportive of one another, and serve together to make the class what it has become.

“Gentlemen of the Class of 2018, we could all learn a great deal from you: And that is that great success can be accompanied by great kindness — and we are all better for it.”

Valedictorian Gordon C. Kamer introduced Ivy Speaker Hayden F. Hoover, who lamented the sad reality that he and his classmates will now have to leave the place they’ve come to know and love.

“I never thought this day would

‘MY ADVICE TO YOU IS TO CHERISH EVERY SINGLE MOMENT YOU HAVE WITH EACH OTHER.’

Senior Class President Hayden Hoover gave the Ivy Address and had his classmates and the audience in hysterics throughout his meaningful remarks.

For proof, see the photo below!

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come,” Hoover told the crowd. “I assumed that the aging process simply didn’t apply to me and my friends.”

Hoover had advice for younger classmates in the audience.

“Every year, in those exact chairs in front of me, I would sit with my yellow tie on and play rock-paper-scissors with whoever was sitting next to me while making countless jokes about the ‘Big Ass Fans’ that worked their magic above us.

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ABOVE Tyler Shaver exits the ceremonies in step with the music of Irish bagpipers.

INSET Jack Altman leads the way to the stage for the presentation of diplomas.

“This is a reminder that you have a time limit on your days at Brunswick,” he told them. “The worst part about moving on next year is not being able to do so with my 98 brothers.”

Hoover offered more guidance to the boys left behind.

“My advice to you is to cherish every single moment you have with each other.

“Cherish the dog days of preseason in the heat of August together, or the stupid path-walk shenanigans and conversations that shouldn’t be taken for granted.

“Cherish those days in advisory complaining about some test your friend has to take, or the long nights at Maher Avenue during exam week when you and your friends spend 20 straight hours doing anything but studying.”

Hoover predicted that his classmates will do amazing things, but they will be remembered not for the deeds as much as for the fabric of their character.

“As Men of Brunswick, we

PROM 2018

As Hudson River Revelers Set Sail, Mother Nature Takes Note

W

HO SAYS chivalry is dead?

As the procession of prom-goers walked the runway to the buses, each young man held an umbrella

for his dazzlingly dressed date.

Not a drop of rain drizzled on a dress.

Perhaps Mother Nature took note, as by the time all had reached Pier 81 to board the World Yacht for Senior Prom, the rain had let up and the skies began to clear for a comfortable cruise along the Hudson River.

The Manhattan skyline, Lady Liberty, and the star-

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP

John DeLucia, Greyson Wolfram, Charlie Burdett, and Muna Nwana do their part as gentlemen alongside their dates at Prom 2018.

studded Photo Booth also helped light up the night of dinner and dancing (and selfies) on deck.

Graceful gestures of courtesy carried on as well — with many young ladies sporting tuxedo jackets by evening’s end.

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2018 realize that our success in our careers will not be how we will be remembered and seen. We will be characterized as extremely hard-working, driven, kind, empathic, and honorable people.”

‘RETAIN YOUR CAPACITY FOR SURPRISE’

ABOVE Bestselling author and columnist Frank Bruni cited Condoleezza Rice as an example for all to follow during his keynote remarks.

RIGHT Jack Montinaro and Charlie Berger clearly planned their grand entrance to the ceremonies.

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Commencement Speaker Frank Bruni — New York Times columnist and best-selling author of Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania — told the story of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who headed off to the University of Denver after high school with every intention of becoming a concert pianist.

A class in international relations changed her mind.

“She fell hard for the material — and the rest, without a doubt, is actual history.

“Behind those credentials is a universal story, one you don’t hear often enough,” Bruni said.

“Condoleezza Rice went to college armed with goals and a predetermined to-do list. But she also retained her capacity for surprise. She remained open to serendipity that was crucial for

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S E N I O R A WA R D S D A Y

Now’s the Time To ‘Explore, Dream & Discover’

A

ARON MONTGOMERY admits

he’s made a few mistakes in life.

As a 10-year-old boy, he and a

friend were playing with matches

and set a garbage can in the park on fire.

He got dragged home by the ear.

At 14, he was pulled over by a state trooper for riding a moped on the New Jersey Turnpike.

“Mistakes are great,” he said. “I wouldn’t say they define me, but the ability to learn from them has helped shape who I am today.”

Montgomery, an Upper School math

teaching, coaching, or advising — has

teacher and varsity swim team coach,

been amazing. The impact you have

was the chosen speaker of the Class of

all had on me has made me a better

2018 at Senior Awards Day.

teacher, better advisor, and even a

Fittingly, he arrived on Maher Avenue four years ago to start the 2014–2015

Senior Awards Day speaker Aaron Montgomery offers some words to live by to the soon-to-be graduates on the Monday of Commencement Week.

better parent.”

Montgomery’s message boiled

“My regret is not standing up for

academic year, just as the very soon-

down to understanding the difference

myself or being an active participant in

to-be graduates who sat before him

between making mistakes and living

planning my own future at the time.”

began their Upper School careers.

with regret.

He cited many by name (and by

“Regret is powerful, haunting, and at

Montgomery, who taught English for 17 years before coming to Brunswick,

nickname) when reminiscing on his time

times painful,” he said, before detailing

turned to one of his all-time literary

with them — often at the lunch table in

his life’s biggest regret — allowing his

favorites, Mark Twain, for his parting

the back of the dining room, where he

father to chart his course to college at

thought to a class he’ll always hold dear.

camps out to give extra help during his

University of Albany, not even letting

“Twenty years from now, you will be

free periods.

him apply to other schools of interest.

more disappointed by the things that you

“We’ve spent countless hours

“I was furious about it, but I did not

didn’t do than by the ones you did do.

together — sometimes maturing and

challenge him. I just kept quiet. It killed

sometimes regressing, but always

the college process for me. And because

from the safe harbor. Catch the trade

learning from each other,” he said.

of it, I never really settled in at school,”

winds in your sails. Explore. Dream.

he explained.

Discover.”

“In fact, spending so much time with

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you over the past four years — whether

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“So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away

Cum Laude Certificates* Chris Burdick Henry Ellison Owen Matthews Jack Montinaro Jack Ocken Ben Shore David Sorbaro Theater Award Sean Redahan Simpson Choral Award Henry Ellison Randolph Band Award David Cloobeck Visual Arts Award Nick Mosher Wesley Peisch

Everett Prize For English David Sorbaro

AAPT Science Award Jack Montinaro

R. Scott Tucker Senior Essay Prize Tim Carter

Alan M. Turing Prize for Computer Science Wesley Peisch

Bouffier Foreign Language Prize Diego Jasson

Gus Conrades ’86 Varsity Athletic Awards Harrison Caponiti Peter Mullen Jack Ocken Lachlan Rosato Brennan Troy

Senior Classics Award Owen Matthews History Prize Gordon Kamer Stephen A. Duennebier Social Sciences Award David Sorbaro Thomas A. Shields Mathematics Award Muna Nwana

ABOVE Chris Burdick, Tim Carter, David Cloobeck, Sean Redahan, Owen Matthews, Ben Shore, Henry Ellison, Wesley Peisch, Diego Jasson, David Sorbaro, and Nick Mosher all earned recognition on Senior Awards Day. MISSING Gordon Kamer, Tim Kenny, Jack Montinaro, Oliver Nusbaum, Muna Nwana, Jack Ocken, Wilson Stephenson, and all Gus Conrades Award winners

Robert G. Sampson Prize Wilson Stephenson *Cum Laude members joined earlier inductees and classmates Diego Jasson, Gordon Kamer, Tim Kenny, Oliver Nusbaum, and Wesley Peisch.

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Headmaster Philip received hugs and handshakes from all 99 graduates who graced the stage to accept their diplomas.

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her, that may be crucial for many of you, because it’s crucial in life.

“Innovation, improvisation, and imagination — those are the foundations of many of the most fascinating lives.

“So much success in life comes from the ability to stay flexible,

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the willingness to be surprised, the wisdom to recognize and take a worthy detour,” he said. “So much joy comes from that as well.”

After Bruni spoke, Philip and other faculty members presented prizes, awards, and diplomas to the Class of 2018.

S E N I O R B R E A K FA S T

‘ Courage, Honor, Truth to Guide the Rest of Your Lives’

Y

OU’RE ROUNDING third base and heading for home. You’re hot in your search for higher ground — and you’ll do everything in your

power to get there.

Whatever the analogy, Shep ’89 and Ian Murray ’93, along with Will Reeve ’10, all agree.

others that will finish off the sprint to the plate — and wherever that is will likely be different for each of you.”

The Murray brothers, too, were back for the 18th consecutive year to offer

Brunswick is “The Launchpad.”

some advice to their fellow Bruins as they

“You’re already on third base with all

prepare to join its fraternity of alumni.

you’ve been given at this school. And you

“You’re poised to do great things. But

don’t have very far to run to reach home,

it’s how you face the obstacles on the way

but it’s up to you to get there,” said Reeve,

to higher ground that will determine your

who returned to his high school alma

character and the men that you become,”

mater for the second time to speak to

Ian said.

seniors on the eve of their graduation, at a special breakfast.

“It’s how you act, how you think, and how you engage with the world and

“You want to use all of your assets to make sure you get the best possible

Shep offered up a quiz to the 99 young men sitting before him.

“How many of you play Fortnite?” he

outcome for whatever it is you’re trying to

asked — many shooting their hands into

do in life.”

the air to affirm their participation in the world’s latest fad among teens.

“How many of you know what the three words are at Brunswick you should live by?”

All, of course, knew the answer.

“Thirty years from now, none of you will be playing Fortnite — at least I hope you won’t be,” he joked.

“But you’ll still be practicing the character traits of Courage, Honor, Truth. You’ll be doing that for the rest of your lives.”

Shep Murray ‘89, Will Reeve ‘10, and Ian Murray ‘93 gave the graduates some advice as they readied to join the ranks of ‘Wick alumni.

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A SEA OF SMILING FACES Brunswick Commencement always brings a host of proud family members into Greenwich.

Here’s just a snapshot of who was in the crowd this year: Aneta Kunis, 74, grandmother of graduate Matthew Jacobson and his brother, Robert ’22, was joined by Valentina Martinoli, originally of Estonia and for the last 18 years the family babysitter.

“I’m very proud of him,” said Kunis.

Queried about whether she traveled from a distance for graduation, Kunis,

Jack Asher Altman Boston College

Simon Derby New York University

Sean Michael Amill Colgate University

Alexander Claiborne Dickson University of Virginia

Charles Akintoye Ariyibi College of William & Mary

Jack Patrick Driscoll University of Virginia

Samuel Cushnie Arrix Wake Forest University

Henry Joseph Vigneault Ellison Northwestern University

Liam Henry Benjamin University of Colorado Boulder

Patrick Francis Feeley Yale University

Charlie James Pursall Berger Southern Methodist University

Max Aaron Finkelstein Dartmouth College

Maxwell Kasser Bergstein University of Pennsylvania

Jonathan Weed Forrest Williams College

Nicholas Mather Boardman Williams College

Jordan Hunter Ginder Duke University

Bryan William Bolanos University of Richmond

Hugo Murphy Gorman Santa Clara University

Nicholas Hunter Breckenridge Rhodes College

Brendan Michael Gregoire Wake Forest University

Mark Nicholas Badcock Brito Middlebury College

Eric Anson Hadley University of Michigan

Charles Woodburn Burdett Middlebury College

Nicholas Oliver Henkel Yale University

Christopher Dane Burdick Williams College

Sebastian Ross Hernandez Johns Hopkins University

Patrick James Burkinshaw University of Virginia

William Collicott Holey University of Virginia

Harrison Donald Caponiti Princeton University

Hayden Francis Hoover University of Virginia

Ryan T. Carmichael Interim Year

Ethan Royden Hynes Bucknell University

Timothy Francis Carter Boston College

Anthony Jared Iorillo Washington University in St. Louis

Mihir Suresh Chinai University of Richmond David Gabriel Cloobeck Berklee College of Music Sebastian Griffin Salazar Cobb University of Denver Cameron Patrick Dalton Boston College Rishi Das Trinity College Clark Bridges Davis Quinnipiac University Graduate Tim Carter is surrounded by his loving siblings, Owen and Sally.

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John David DeLucia Wake Forest University

Matthew Eric Jacobson University of Pennsylvania Diego Jasson Stanford University Lance Allen Johnson University of Chicago Ryan Jeremy Kahn Washington University in St. Louis Gordon Clancy Kamer Harvard University Timothy Michael Kenny Duke University

Patrick Robert Kulesh Southern Methodist University

Douglas Everett Neviera Boston College

Henry Hayden Chesher Rogers University of Colorado Boulder

Benjamin Edward Shore Brown University

Maxwell Rayner Larsen University of California Berkeley

Jack Oliver Nusbaum Princeton University

Henry Lewis Rogers Washington University in St. Louis

David John Sorbaro St. Andrew’s College

Christian Joseph LeSueur Dartmouth College

Munachimso Chiemezue Nwana MIT

Lachlan Gamble Rosato Davidson College

John Daniel Sparks Washington College

Owen George Matthews University of Pennsylvania

Jack Harrison Ocken Yale University

Christian Thomas Ruf Bucknell University

Wilson Southam Stephenson Duke University

Joshua Michael McGugins LIU Post

Eromosei Daniel Osemobor Washington University in St. Louis

Charles Andrew Russell Cornell University

Brennan Donald Troy Colorado College

William Angus McKinnon Duke University

Iyayi Caleb Osemobor Georgetown University

Nicholas Seren Saah University of Chicago

William Turchetta Amherst College

James E. McMachan Wagner College

Benjamin Pasteelnick New York University

Aaron Chase Sabato UNC, Chapel Hill

Connor Preston Tyler University of Southern California

Matthew James Miller Yale University

Wesley Lyons Peisch Stanford University

Charles Austin Sammons Georgetown University

Thomas James VanBelle Williams College

John Henry Montinaro MIT

Graham Trey Cullen Pierce Santa Clara University

Trystan Beau Sarcone Dartmouth College

James Joseph von Oiste University of Pennsylvania

Nicholas Gorman Mosher Washington and Lee University

James Luke Polak University of Richmond

James Patrick Sassi Carleton College

Walker Robinson Williams Southern Methodist University

John William Mozingo Georgetown University

Sean James Redahan University of Connecticut

Thacher Husmann Scannell Davidson College

Brendan Peter Wise Boston College

Avi Mukherjee Purdue University

Michael Charles Reilly University of Southern California

David Frederick Schroeder University of Southern California

Greyson Lavin Wolfram Brown University

Peter Christopher Mullen Jr. Colgate University

Matthew Phillip Restieri Northwestern University

Tyler James Shaver Stanford University

Jared Brooks Wolfson University of Connecticut

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TOP Avi Mukherjee puts on the shades for his family photo, alongside his parents, Mahua and Subrata.

ABOVE The “paparazzi” were out in full force to document every move of the graduating class. .

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now of Greenwich, said she came from quite far away 44 years ago, indeed — when she immigrated from Russia.

Grandparents Mary and Harvey LeSueur, of Plymouth, Mass., arrived to celebrate the graduation of their youngest grandchild, Christian.

Mary wore the most distinctive and cheerful yellow dress.

“That’s usually the first color of flowers in spring,” she said. “We’re celebrating. We feel very blessed.

“These are the movers and the shakers,” she said. “I certainly hope they have the needs of all people in their minds and hearts.

“Now you’re headed to another mountaintop,” she said.

Margaret Carter, mom to Timothy, said many members of the large family turned up to help celebrate the graduate. Timothy, she said, is one of 12 cousins and the first to attend the Brunswick.

Many family members had never seen the School. “We had so many people there,” she said. “They just really wanted to be a part of the day. People were coming out of the woodwork. It was a great experience.”

Carter said she and her family moved from New York City to Greenwich “because of Brunswick.”

“It’s just been a total homerun for our whole family,” she said. “I just love the traditions the School has.

“The awards touch on the whole person that a Brunswick boy becomes, which I really love. The Valedictorian and Ivy Speaker had the right balance of humor and smarts. You can see the incredible breadth of experience the School has shown them. I think they do realize how lucky they are to go to a place like Brunswick.”

Also in attendance was Cynthia Coulter, of Lanoka Harbor, N.J., aunt of Benjamin Pasteelnick.

Coulter sat with her family in the back row, which turned out to be the perfect place to watch their graduate march by during the Pomp and Circumstance.

TOP Alex ’17 and Fred Tucker ’19 celebrate their friend and graduate Connor Tyler.

ABOVE Diego Jasson shares a celebratory moment with legendary second-grade teacher Pat Meloni.

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2018 “It was very emotional,” said Coulter. “The most emotional part was the processional. I called out, and he waved. It was very touching.

We’ve been very close since he was born.

“They were actually good seats, way in the back,” she said.

Grandmother Sylvia BoltonJones, 82, traveled from Liverpool, England, to see her last grandson graduate from Brunswick. James Polak is the youngest of four Brunswick boys, including brothers Tom ’10, Harry ’12, and Freddie ’15.

“We girls gave a roar when his name was called,” said the grandmother. “I was feeling slightly sad. He’s the last one. We always had another to look forward to.” “It’s the end of an era,” said mom Sally Polak.

Also celebrating were Ngozi and Acho Nwana, of White Plains, N.Y., parents of graduate Muna Nwana. Grandmother Abigail was there, as well as sister Chioma, who celebrated a milestone of her own the previous week, when she graduated from NYU. Brother Nacho ’16 was there, too, though he had to jump on a train right after the

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TOP Proud parents Mike and Lauren Kenny saw all three of their boys — Conor ’09, Chris ’11, and newly minted Tim ’18 — graduate from Brunswick.

ABOVE The Arrix men — Thomas, Sam, and Robert — have themselves a framer!

ceremony to return to MIT for an exam.

Ngozi said the family is grateful to Brunswick “for helping us raise our boys.

“Brunswick was a careful choice,” she said. “It’s something we pursued.”

As it is for most families, graduation was a bittersweet day for the Nwana family, as it sends its second son off to MIT. “We were hoping for this day to come,” she said. “But you still don’t want it to come.”

HANDSHAKES FOR HEROES

TOP Will McKinnon looks like a happy young man with a cigar in one hand and a diploma in the other.

ABOVE Nicky is the last of the Henkel family to graduate from Brunswick or Greenwich Academy — here alongside his brother, Matt ’11; his sister, Lexi (GA ’13), and his parents, Eleni and Peter.

“It’s like your life flashing before your eyes.”

Such were the reflections of Nicholas Saah, a soonto-be graduate who stood along the side of Hartong Rink just before graduation, his teachers filing by to offer one last hug and handshake.

It’s a Brunswick tradition.

Each year, moments before receiving their diplomas, the soon-to-be graduates line up for

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the Faculty Handshake. One by one, teachers from Pre School to Upper School stream by, offering a hand in greeting to the students who have become young men seemingly overnight.

It’s a chance to say goodbye — and also to say thank you.

“There’s no way around being sad,” said Saah, explaining that he’d been a Brunswick student since he was six years old.

Likewise for classmate Charles Ariyibi. “These people made me who I am,” he said.

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TOP The Montinaros — Jack ’18, Alex ’15, Paige, and Ennio — were one of many families to see their youngest son graduate from Brunswick.

ABOVE Headmaster’s Trophy winner Sean Amill is flanked by his parents, Susan and Andy.

LEFT Sebastian Hernandez draws the admirable and loving eye from his grandmother, Amanda.

BELOW Valedictorian Gordon Kamer walked out Brunswick’s doors with quite a handful of awards and honors.

It was a similar story for Nicholas Henkel. “It’s really special,” Henkel said.

“You get to say goodbye. You get that final handshake. It really means a lot to us.”

And then there was Rishi Das. Das said the Faculty Handshake was especially stirring for him, because it served as chance to salute the larger-thanlife teacher he had all the way back in the beginning.

“It’s a really nostalgic experience,” Das said. “Especially being a lifer.”

Das cited Tim Ostrye, the Brunswick mainstay and varsity wrestling coach with over 30 years of service to the School.

“The teachers you have in Pre School are your heroes,” said Das, who grew to become a ’Wick grappler in the Upper School. “Mr. O was my gym teacher.”

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Moment to Mark a ‘Year to Remember’

B

RUNSWICK

put a cap on the school year with Closing

Ceremonies on Tuesday, June 5, honoring students and faculty members for outstanding

accomplishments in

ABOVE Nicholas Boer ’21 receives the Kenneth Merritt Mathematics Award from Michael Allwood, Chair of the Mathematics Department.

the classroom, on the

LEFT Tallon Hodge ’19 accepts the Computer Science Award from Sunil Gupta, Chair of the Computer Science Department.

athletic fields, and in the school community.

Headmaster Thomas W. Philip called it a “year to remember.”

“Before we all head out the

Two members of the faculty and staff — Athletic Director Ron VanBelle and Chief Financial

funny and can be, at the perfect

is, the place it has become in

“He is completely dedicated

no small part because of the

door for summer, I ask you to

Officer Kathleen Harrington

to our school, our program, our

commitment and dedication of

pause and think about all the

— were cited by Philip for the

faculty, and our boys. Over the

this outstanding woman.”

people — your teachers, peers,

John F. Otto Faculty Award

years, this school has become

and parents — who have helped

and the Sheila Pultz Service to

his school.”

you grow into the person you

Brunswick Award, respectively.

Philip offered these words

About VanBelle, Philip said,

about Harrington: “She consis-

School, and juniors being named

“He is, in a word, steady. He is

tently represents our school and

to the senior class.

same person he was back in

reliable, grounded, and wise. He

our boys in the most positive

September.”

is also, I have to say, very, very

and enthusiastic light.

are today,” Philip said.

“Nobody in this room is the

“She seems to have so many balls in the air at any given time that it’s hard to understand how she keeps everything straight — yet her professionalism and expertise is such that she does that and so much more.

LEFT Rising seniors Christian Hartch, Ben Israel, Koby Ofori, Danny Axelrod, and Hank Michalik were awarded prizes

by Jaime González-Ocaña, Chair of the Foreign Languages Department.

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“We are, Brunswick School

times, wonderfully irreverent.

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The ceremonies concluded with eighth-grade students taking their place at the Upper

MIDDLE SCHOOL Charles Tortorella ’25 won the Eleanor G. Lindberg Award: Given annually to the fifth grader of great promise and good nature who has demonstrated the highest standards of excellence in scholarship, character, kindness, and sportsmanship.

Harrison Girard ’24 won the Virginia I. Peterson Award: Given annually to the sixth grader who exemplifies the highest standards of excellence in scholarship, character, citizenship, and sportsmanship.

Joseph Hill ’23 won the Seventh Grade Prize: Awarded

annually to the seventh grader for exemplifying the highest qualities of leadership, scholarship, and service to community.

Jackson Schwartz ’22 won the Kulukundis Cup: Awarded annually to the student who has achieved the highest academic standing in the eighth grade.

Patrick Keller ’22 won the Geis Cup: Awarded annually to the eighth grade student who has been judged by his coaches to have made an outstanding contribution to the School in athletics.

Samuel Guadalupe ’22 won the Williamson Trophy: Awarded annually to that student who comes nearest in athletics, scholarship, and character to achieving the ideals expressed in the Brunswick motto “Courage, Honor, Truth.”

UPPER SCHOOL William Frauen ’19, Christian Hartch ’19, Henry Michalik ’19, and Cole Pierce ’19, along with faculty member Dana Montanez, were named to the Cum Laude Society.

Michael O’Malley ’21 won the William A. Durkin III ’72 Alumni Award: Given to the freshman who best represents

the Brunswick tradition of sportsmanship and character.

Jamison Meindl ’20 won the Princeton Alumni Award: Given to the sophomore of recognized character who combined outstanding academic ability with achievement in other fields during the past year.

Nicholas Dow ’20 won the Columbia Book Award: Given to an outstanding member of the sophomore class who has demonstrated excellence in the humanities.

Logan Darrin ’20 won the Oaklawn Award: Given to the sophomore who has contributed significantly to the life and spirit of the School, through scholarship, athletics, and service to others.

Henry Michalik ’19 won the Williams Book Award: Given to a junior in the top five percent of his class who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and has made a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the School.

Charles Ciporin ’19 won the Yale Alumni Award: Given to the junior who has been most aware of the rights and feelings of others and has demonstrated his concern for those around him.

Cole Pierce ’19 won the Harvard Book Prize: Awarded to the junior who displays excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other fields.

Connor Belcastro ’19 won the Brown Book Award: Given to the junior who best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expression.

Dylan Ofori ’19 won the Arabic Award.

Benjamin Israel ’19 won the Chinese Award.

Christian Hartch ’19 won the French Award.

Henry Michalik ’19 won the Spanish Award.

Daniel Axelrod ’19 won the Italian Award.

Charles Shaffer ’19 won the William. B. Dick Latin Prize.

Nicholas Boer ’21 won the Kenneth Merritt Mathematics Award.

Nicholas Dow ’20 won the Fairfield Biology Prize.

Tallon Hodge ’19 won the Computer Science Award.

Benjamin Israel ’19 won the Rensselaer Award.

Thomas Kimberlin ’19 won the Greenwich Arts Council Award.

Dylan Ofori ’19, Brandon Morales ’19, Logan Darrin ’20, and Josh Sherman ’21 won Community Service Awards.

Timothy Saunders ’19, Jack Withstandley ’19, Nadji Ngbokoli ’20, Clayton Ostrover ’20, and Colin Mulshine ’21 earned Brunswick Varsity Athletic Plaques.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Ron VanBelle wins the John F. Otto Award; Kathleen Harrington wins the Sheila Pultz Service Award; Joseph Hill ’23 wins the Seventh Grade Prize; Jackson Schwartz ’22 wins the Kulukundis Cup; and Logan Darrin ’20 wins the Oaklawn Award.

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Michael Allwood, Susan Smith, Mary Alice Ackley, and Kristina Norrgard

Appleseed Award Winners Cited for Effort, Execution

T

HEY ALL get an “A” for

1990 and has been a fixture in the

effort and execution.

Pre School for nearly three decades

The Appleseed Awards, given in recognition of

faculty members who have shown exceptional dedication to inspiring

— touching the lives of literally hundreds of students in their earliest years of education.

“She has given her heart and

and instills that love in his students.”

and encouraging Brunswick boys

soul to Brunswick and finds true

Susan Smith began at Brunswick

in their academic, athletic, and

joy in working with our youngest

in 1999 and is a beloved third-grade

extracurricular pursuits, have

boys, teaching them not only the

teacher — infusing her work in the

been presented to Mary Alice

foundational skills they need for

classroom with humor, compassion,

Ackley, Michael Allwood, Kristina

academic learning, but also the

and a real sense of joy.

Norrgard, and Susan Smith.

essential skills necessary for posi-

“Whether building vocabulary,

The awards were established by

beginning. She teaches Biology and AP Psychology and assists with the water polo and swim teams.

“Kristina has been a great addition to the science department in several facets, not the least of which is the myriad ways she embraces and

tive social behavior and successful

reciting poetry, examining charac-

manifests 21st-century pedagogical

the family of Sam ’11, William ’12,

work habits,” Pre School Head Gina

ters in a book, or simply enjoying

objectives in her teaching strategies

and Jamie MacFarlane ’16 as a

Hurd said.

reading for reading’s sake, Susan

and lesson plan design,” Assistant

encourages her students to develop

Headmaster for Academic Programs Rick Beattie said.

way of thanking Brunswick faculty

Michael Allwood, who joined the

members for their dedication,

faculty in 1997, has offered a steady

that love as well,” Lower School

commitment, and positive impact.

hand of guidance and mathemat-

Head Katie Signer said.

“The department as a whole

In addition, the awards seek to

ical intellect to all those students

“Many a Brunswick boy has

recognize the vital role that faculty

and fellow faculty who’ve been in

begun a fantastic journey with

a curriculum centered on self-

members play in developing the

his charge throughout his term of

books, inspired by the seeds Susan

directed inquiry and investigative

character of Brunswick boys and

service. He is the Chair of the Math

has planted and nurtured.”

scientific method, and Kristina

in identifying, nurturing, and

Department.

channeling the enormous potential within each Brunswick student.

“Michael is a superb mathemati-

Kristina Norrgard is a relatively new face on the ’Wick faculty,

has clarified its focus by forging

has played a significant role in the practice of those values.”

cian and teacher,” Headmaster Tom

arriving in 2014, but she has made

Kindergarten teacher Mary Alice

Philip said. “He loves his subject as

her presence known in the class-

during the School’s opening faculty

Ackley first arrived at Brunswick in

much as any teacher on our faculty

room and as a coach since the very

meetings in late August.

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The awards were presented

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VICTORY.

Spring Athletes Prove the Power & Reward of Team Play

S

UCCESS IN sports is often determined by the intangibles — by those immeasurable characteristics of individual athletes and teams.

Attitude, effort, and leadership.

Sportsmanship, coachability, and confidence.

The list goes on.

The intangibles prove to be the difference makers. They separate the good from the great, the “me” from the “we.”

In the spring of 2018, the Brunswick Bruins depended not only on physical talent and fundamental skill to reach their potential.

They also relied on work ethic, commitment, and mental toughness in practice and on the field of competitive play.

Many won championships.

And most had a season they’ll remember forever.

Matty Dzialga ’19

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Competitive practices were a key to faster sails and improved technique on the water.

Will George ’19 and Carlos Flores ’20

SAILING

Spinnaker Sprints with All Hands on Deck

I

T WAS all about quality, not

the race for the O’Day Trophy

quantity.

at the NESSA Championship,

The Brunswick sailing

team, entering the spring

second at the Connecticut

roster — the bare minimum

State Sailing Championship,

in team-racing competition

ending the season by winning

— counted on each and every

the FCSL Team Race

sailor to make the season into

Championship Gold Cup.

Head coach Andrew

classmates George Coyle and Will George anchored the team

the “most dedicated in recent

by helming two of the lead

history,” as the full roster of

boats, while freshman Leyton

Bruins took to the course for

Borcherding also posted many

every regatta.

impressive finishes from his

guy next to you.

The Bruins also joined forces

position as skipper.

The crew of Matthew Hein ’19, Ryan Heinzerling ’20,

with Greenwich Academy

and Carlos Flores ’20 made key

for practice to maximize

contributions as well.

their training regimen and to

W

ith all six varsity sailors

emulate the intensity of real-

returning, once again under the

istic racing conditions.

It all paid dividends on game day. ’Wick finished seventh in

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Co-captains and junior

Scrivan ’95 called this squad

Talk about relying on the

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Team Race Rankings, and

with just six sailors on the

a success.

Ryan Heinzerling ’20 and George Coyle ’19

second in the Fairfield County

leadership of reelected captains Coyle and George, the team looks to ride the wind to even better results next spring.

TENNIS

Champions Reserve Their Best for Last Hayden Hoover ’18

A

CES WERE clearly wild for

facilities at Pomfret School and

the Brunswick tennis team

Middlesex School on the first day

in the spring of 2018.

of the tournament for quar-

The Bruins put

terfinal and semifinal victories

the finishing touches on a

against their hosts — before

picture-perfect season with

venturing back to Pomfret to

a spectacular performance

spend the night.

at the New England Class B Championships, winning three matches on the way to their first “grand-slam” title since 2015.

“The championship was the

But there was no rest for the

Willie Turchetta ’18

weary.

In the morning, the team loaded up the vans once

straight-set singles win at the

again and headed back to

No. 5 spot on the ladder.

culmination of all the hard work

Massachusetts for the finals

we put in throughout the season,”

against Roxbury Latin, held

bragging rights to the Bruins —

said third-year head coach Ryan

indoors on the campus of

by a score of 4–2.

Abraham, who led ’Wick to a

Buckingham, Browne &

16–0 match record on the courts

Nichols, in Cambridge.

at and away from Richman Tennis Center.

“We’ve seen just how much the boys’ games have developed over the season. They truly earned

Senior and team MVP John DeLucia clinched

Game, set, match, and regional

Abraham said his squad “truly peaked” at the right time (if that is, indeed, possible).

“I know that’s a questionable

the back-and-forth

claim to make, given our record,

title tilt with a

but we really saved our best tennis for last,” he said.

this distinction among their

“The boys gave it all they had,

competitors.”

both mentally and physically,

The Bruins rode the momentum of an undefeated

and deserved to be crowned champions.”

regular season — including a clean sweep of their FAA opponents for the third straight year, and wins against Hotchkiss, Choate, and Taft — into a wild and rainy championship weekend on the road. ’Wick traveled to indoor

Clark Davis ’18

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Nadji Ngbokoli ’20

Jack Withstandley ’19

TRACK

Stopwatch, Measuring Tape Confirm Sky-High Potential

S

ENIOR CAPTAINS Wesley

and the measuring tape —

Peisch and Muna Nwana led

most notably junior Harry

a spirited group of under-

Barringer in sprinting

classmen through a rebuilding

and jumping events;

year for the Brunswick track team.

The Bruins relied on young and

sophomore Kyle Raker in the intermediate distances

inexperienced athletes, many new

and Peisch in the 3000 meters;

to the sport and the starting blocks

junior Jack Withstandley and

entirely, as they competed and

freshman Erik Anderson in hurdles;

worked to improve each and every

sophomore Nadji Ngbokoli in

day at practice.

sprints; and freshman Tristan Joseph

Head coach Robert Taylor cited his team’s positive attitude as its most outstanding characteristic.

“The athletes were always supportive of each other and loved

in high jump.

Taylor clearly has reason to be optimistic as he looks toward next season, when the potential for unprecedented success is sky-high.

being around each other,” Taylor said.

“It should be an exciting spring

“They always gave it everything they

— with so many athletes returning

had and could not have been a more

and looking to build on what they

enjoyable group of young men to

accomplished this year,” he said.

coach.”

And they also posted some impressive results by the stopwatch

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Barringer, Withstandley, and rising senior classmate Chris Paucar will serve as captains.

Harry Barringer ’19

The Varsity Eight captures the Kulaga Cup against Fairfield Prep on Captain’s Cove.

ROWING

Commitment & Attitude Strengthen Team’s Endurance

H

ARD WORK and heart.

with Salisbury, and the Kulaga

Unity and senior

Cup with Fairfield Prep.

leadership.

The Brunswick School

And, at the Henley Royal

Daniel Augustine ’19

speak for themselves.

Coaches Joe Falco, John Martin, and Peter Costas ’07

and endurance, especially during the winter off-season and on the spring trip,” Falco said.

Regatta on the River Thames in

pointed to the commitment and

Boat Club relied on a steady dose

England, ’Wick was “selected”

attitude of the entire fleet —

challenged each other, no matter

of all of those team-defining

in the draw for only the second

including seniors Jack Altman

what seat or boat he rowed in.”

characteristics on its way to a

time in the 20-year history of

and Ben Shore on the Second

banner year for the program.

the program — before bowing

Eight — for pushing the team to

and fellow rising seniors Daniel

out on the second day of racing

its potential on the water.

Augustine and Quinn Murphy

The Varsity Eight — with senior coxswain Diego Jasson

to a strong hometown crew from

joined by classmates David

Shiplake College.

Sorbaro, Austin Sammons,

Clearly, the season results

“They were extremely coach-

“Everyone pulled for and

Gibbons and Kimberlin —

— will lead the squad as captains

able and put in the work they

when the season begins anew in

needed to on their technique

the fall.

Matthew Jacobson, Jack Mozingo, and Christian Ruf, along with juniors Scott Gibbons, Hank Michalik, and Tommy Kimberlin — led the Bruins to silver-medal finishes at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta and the NEIRA Championship Regatta.

They also took home three annual head-to-head races by winning the Brunswick-Tabor Cup, the Richard Curtis Trophy

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LACROSSE

A ‘True Team,’ Now Among the Nation’s Top Five

T

Xander Dickson ’18

Patrick Burkinshaw ’18

HE PRESSURE mounted

ranking for the Bruins.

from the very beginning.

The Crimson Knights wouldn’t

After trouncing perennial

go quietly into the night in

power Landon School (Md.)

Northwestern Connecticut,

in the season opener — avenging

though, ultimately swinging

its only loss from a year ago —

the game in their favor with a

the Brunswick lacrosse team

four-goal fourth-quarter run and

vaulted up near the top of the

holding on for the victory.

national rankings.

Head coach David Bruce

The Bruins knew they’d have

credited the opponent for a

a target on their back for the rest

flawless effort — and for keeping

of the season. They knew their

his team off balance throughout

opponents would be gunning for

the contest.

them. They knew there was no

“That’s sports,” he said.

place to hide.

“Sometimes it doesn’t go in your

And they answered the bell.

favor and you have to tip your

Early-season wins against New

cap to the other team.”

England mainstays Deerfield

Bruce wouldn’t let one disap-

and Taft set the stage for a

pointing result define his team’s

pair of area showdowns with

season.

New Canaan High School and

“This group has so much to

Greenwich High School — both

be proud of,” he said. “They won

of which ended with zero doubt

a New England Championship

that ’Wick owned the local brag-

for the second straight year and

ging rights.

finished in the top five in the

Next up was a Robert L. Cosby Field special — a Wednesday-

country.

Jordan Ginder ’18

“Beyond the results, though,

night tilt under the lights (and

they played the game the right

in the fog) versus Hill Academy

way and defined themselves as a

(Vaughan, Ontario), which came

the challenge and dispatched

into the contest one spot ahead of

their Canadian visitors in front of

touted Salisbury — the only team

egos or agendas. The seniors,

No. 3 Brunswick in the rankings.

a raucous home crowd by a score

seemingly standing in the way

especially, have left big shoes to

of 14–8.

of an outright No. 1 national

fill.”

’Wick was, once again, up for

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All eyes then turned to highly

true team — without individual

GOLF

Character, Class, and a First-Ever New England Title

G

OLF IS most often defined

accomplishments — beyond

by the numbers.

a match record of 32–4, a

Eagles, birdies, and pars.

Bogeys, doubles, triples,

and the dreaded “X.” And even the rare hole-in-one (or two).

FRONT Tyler Eichmann ’20, Patrick Kulesh ’18, Ben Carpenter ’20, Mihir Chinai ’18, and Aaron Aboodi ’19 BACK Coach Anthony Fischetti, Matt Camel ’19, Charlie Marvin ’19, Connor Belcastro ’19, Lance Johnson ’18, Alexander Rohlf ’20, Thomas VanBelle ’18, Matty Dzialga ’19, Coach Jim Stephens, and Coach Mike Kennedy

Western New England Prep Golf Invitational championship, and a plethora of under-par rounds in tournament conditions.

“I am, instead, irrevocably

All are penciled down on the

brought to the social aspect of our

card to tally up scores — and

game,” Fischetti said. “For in what

ultimately USGA handicaps —

has sometimes been described as

Bridge Golf Club (an average of

in relation to par. In team play,

the most individual of sports, our

75 on the par-72 layout in South

scores are added up to determine

experience is rather defined by the

an aggregate and a winner.

celebratory days, months, and year,

It’s quite cut and dry — quite black and white.

Brunswick head coach Anthony Fischetti, however, searches for meaning beyond individual and team

including our fall session, that we

Kent, Conn.).

Connor Belcastro ’19

are privileged to spend

Sophomore Ben Carpenter medaled with a one-under-par 71, with each ’Wick player

with each other.

coming in under 80.

“It is in the walking of the

Please excuse the numerical

verdant fairway, the waiting on

asides. They have a tendency to

the tee of a par 3 for the green to

find their way to the forefront of

clear, or the strategic sizing up of

the discussion (see Chamblee,

a risk-reward shot, that the truest

Brandel).

elements of both our competitive

It was the first-ever New

and our inner selves are revealed

England title for the Bruins and

to each other within the safe

will give them a lasting memory

space and guarded realm of

to relive when looking back on

team trust.”

this highly successful season.

Led by co-captains Matt Camel ’19 and Thomas

“Golf is a story,” Fischetti said. “It’s a code of conduct. It’s

VanBelle ’18, the Bruins forged

a way of acting a certain way in

an unmistakable team chemistry

life — and, most of all, it builds

throughout the fall and spring

relationships.

seasons on the fairways and

“This team represented

greens — one that helped them

Brunswick with character and

to a championship-winning, five-

class. And they were rewarded

score aggregate of 375 at Bull’s

for it.”

Matt Camel ’19

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BASEBALL

Fitting Triumph for Seasoned Starters

T

The celebratory pile-up.

HE “SELLOUT” crowd at

’Wick ace Trystan

Edwards Campus watched

Sarcone settled

met in a flash and mobbed by

University of North Carolina as

his teammates in celebration of

a highly touted slugger.

with anticipation as the

into the stretch,

’Wick’s third league title in the

count stood at one ball and

reared back, and

last four years.

two strikes.

fired a fastball

It was a fitting end to the

toward home

high-school careers of Sarcone

Benjamin, Gordon Kamer,

and Sabato, both four-year

Lachlan Rosato, James Sassi,

Fellow captain

starters and standouts for the

and J. D. Sparks — for setting

and senior classmate

Bruins and head coach Johnny

the bar high for his fairly inex-

Aaron Sabato looked

Montanez.

perienced team.

Brunswick led Hopkins, 4–3, in the FAA championship

plate.

game — with the Hilltoppers down to their final out in the seventh inning.

The tying run took a lead off second base.

Montanez also credited the rest of his senior class —

on intently from his position at shortstop —

“They’ve both meant so much

tri-captain Ethan Hynes, Liam

“We had a young team

to our program,” Montanez

coming into the season,” he said.

said. “They took the team on

“Our hope was for everyone to

their backs this season, set a

get better every day — and to

passionate example for our

be at our best once the playoffs

Swing and a miss! Strike

younger players to follow, and

started.

three! Ball game over!

led the way in all the crucial

eye black smeared across his face and dirt ground into his uniform.

Bruins win!

situations.”

Sarcone jumped off the mound and threw his glove high into the air,

Sarcone will pitch at

“It’s a simple formula — and it worked.”

Newly elected captains and

Dartmouth College next

rising seniors Reed Mascolo,

spring, while Sabato (an

Marc McGuire, and Jake Hyde

All-USA Connecticut Baseball

will lead the Bruins back onto

Team Selection) will head to

the diamond next spring.

Aaron Sabato ’18

Trystan Sarcone ’18

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FLEX TIME BRUNSWICK CAREER CENTER

‘Billions’ Producer ‘Driven by Passion’ Rapid Ascent Followed Rounders Screenplay

I

T ALL HAPPENED in a New York minute.

David Levien’s life changed the moment Miramax bought

his original screenplay for Rounders, the future cult classic about the underground world of high-stakes poker.

At the time, in 1998, he was bartending in the Big Apple and

had just written his first novel, scraping by and making rent from paycheck to paycheck.

Little did he know, he’d soon be on a star-studded movie set with the likes of Hollywood A-listers Matt Damon and Edward Norton — along with his lifelong friend Brian Koppelman, with whom he’d collaborated on the script.

It was just the break they needed.

The duo went on to work together and write Ocean’s Thirteen, later producing The Illusionist and directing Solitary Man on their climb up the ranks of the business.

They are now co-creators, writers, and executive producers of the smash Showtime hit Billions.

Levien, a Brunswick parent, spoke to an audience of Brunswick alumni and Upper School students at a summer Q&A sponsored by the Brunswick Career Center.

He covered the full gamut of his entertainment experience — from his early days in Los Angeles working at a talent agency, to his morning rituals of meditation and longhand, stream-of-consciousness writing, to luring top guns Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis onto the cast of Billions.

And he had some advice for those aspiring to follow in his footsteps.

“If you want to do it to get rich, there are probably easier and better ways to do that,” Levien said. “If you’re driven by passion and a real desire to do the work — and you’re doing things for

David Levien, parent of Joseph ’21, discussed his illustrious entertainment career with an engaged audience of alumni, including Daniel Osemobor ’18 (above) and Jeff James ’81.

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the right reasons — the right results will come out of it.

“And be sure to work diligently and to put the elbow grease in.”

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NEWS AND NOTEWORTHY EVENTS

’Wick & GA Students Team Up for Grit ’N Wit Challenge

I

T’S WHERE THE BRAIN

and under the guidance of Grit ’N

meets the body. Teams of

Wit, an organization that brings

Brunswick and Greenwich

community, camaraderie, confi-

Academy students united

dence, and creativity to schools

for a morning of mental and

around the country.

physical outdoor challenges on Brunswick’s Upper School

the competition short before it

campus during the opening week

could move to GA’s campus —

of school.

but not before testing the minds

The 16-obstacle race was held in lieu of traditional class trips —

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Stifling, late-summer heat cut

and muscles of all 10th- and 11th-grade boys and girls.

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In Team USA Flotilla, ’Wick Sailor’s Boat Garners First

PH OTO BY C AT E B RO W N PH OTO G R A PH Y

WILL GEORGE ’19 and his teammate, Dylan Ascencios, of Houston, Texas, placed fifth in the 2018 I420 Open World Championship and first among Team USA boats in the regatta hosted by Sail Newport in Newport, R.I. Top sailors from around the globe — including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Chile, Israel and Europe — participated in the six-day event.

Will George ’19 (left) represented Brunswick and Team USA while navigating the water in Newport last summer.

ACES ON THE LINKS ATT CAMEL ’19 fired

two (yes, two!) holes-in-one

rounds of 65, 62

during the competition.

(course record), and 70 on

Teammate Connor

his way to a wire-to-wire

Belcastro ’19 followed suit

victory at the Circle K Junior

a week later by winning the

Championship at Otter Creek

77th annual CSGA Junior

Golf Course in Columbus,

Amateur Championship

Ind., in early July. Camel tied

at Watertown Golf Club,

the AJGA record for lowest

earning one of the top

54-hole tournament score

honors in Connecticut

at 19-under-par — and made

junior golf.

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M

’Wick golf teammates Matt Camel ’19 (left) and Connor Belcastro ’19 both had fantastic summers on the links.

BEYOND the BOOKS

With Mature Perspective, Fascination with Wars & Heroes Returns

H

By Dr. John Van Atta

ERE IS A STRANGE confession for

Afterward, I quickly devel-

someone who has been for most

oped a teenage obsession with

of the past 40 years a historian

Roosevelt that did not abate

of the early American republic: I

until about halfway through

have been fascinated by Theodore

college, where some of my favorite

Roosevelt and his times since the

professors (in the early 1970s) let

age of 15.

me know that an unquestioning

That year, as a 10th grader, I

admiration for such an imperi-

happened to find in my parents’

alist president did not fit with the

collection a book by Hermann

anti-Vietnam mood on campus.

Hagedorn, entitled The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill. This

So, I learned my lesson and conformed.

Later, after

book portrayed TR

becoming a

as a man of such

teacher myself, a

energy, wide-

keen interest in

ranging intelligence,

Roosevelt — a sense

and self-confidence

that somehow I could

that I could not resist

understand him —

him.

came back, though of

course in a more balanced way

culture and society, as well as the

than it had occurred years before.

more common considerations of

In addition to that, I had never entirely lost my childhood interest in wars and war heroes. As an

weapons, strategy, leadership, and national interest.

Further, the image of

adult, the issue became more

Roosevelt’s famous First Volunteer

one of why we choose the heroes

Cavalry Regiment — the Rough

that we do and how it is that war

Riders — related much more

influences that choice.

closely to questions of nation- or

This question naturally led

empire-building than one might

to some of the themes in my

think. Certainly, that image

book Charging Up San Juan

made the crucial difference in TR’s

Hill: Theodore Roosevelt and the

career.

Making of Imperial America.

His successful military experi-

I argue that as a story of

ence in Cuba confirmed Roosevelt

American military history, that

as a popular force in American

of TR, the Rough Riders, and

life before he became so much a

the so-called Battle of “San Juan

political one.

Hill” reflected broader dictates of

Without it, he would never have reached a position to become president and would most likely have

Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders (above) play a key role in Dr. John Van Atta’s new book about the making of imperial America.

gone down as just a minor figure in American history, one whose name few would recognize today.

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With ‘Passion & Integrity,’ Coach ‘Sam’ Taught Lessons for a Lifetime

H

E WAS a legend and an inspiration to generations of Brunswick students.

Robert G. Sampson, 95, beloved coach, friend, and

mentor to so many in the Brunswick community, died Thursday, September 6.

Coach “Sam,” as he was affectionately known by his players and colleagues, arrived at ’Wick in the fall of 1975 to become the School’s athletic director — adding head football coach to his slate of responsibilities in 1983.

A monumental 140 wins, 14 FAA titles, eight undefeated seasons, and four New England championships later, Coach “Sam” retired in 2001 as a giant in the world of high school football.

Former players, though, lauded their coach for far more than his actions on the sidelines or in the pre-game huddle.

“He was the consummate coach,” Pete Bevacqua ’89 said.

“He exuded passion and integrity, and taught his players lessons that stretched far beyond football. We won a lot. But because of ‘Sam,’ we won the right way.”

Jarrett Shine ’92, now ’Wick’s head football coach, also played for “Sam” during his time as a running back and flanker on Everett Field.

“He was a mentor and inspirational leader to so many,” Shine said. “When I run into players who had him as a coach — whether 35 years ago or 20 years ago — they all have had stories about his impact on them.

“He knew each of his players and what buttons to push

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in order to motivate them. He had an old-school way of running his program. He didn’t believe in the flashy stuff.

He just believed in hard-nosed football — no frills.”

Power Fraser ’74, Middle School Athletic Director, literally spent hundreds of hours with “Sam” in the Athletic Office in the building that bears his name — Sampson Field House — and recalls how much his crossword-puzzle-loving comrade adored Brunswick.

Fraser knew “his second dad” for more than 40 years.

“He truly loved this place,” Fraser said. “He mentored all of us as to how to be a Brunswick person — how to be a real professional, how to coach, how to treat other people.

“His dedication to the School was amazing. On so many nights, he was the last one to leave campus.”

Prior to his arrival at Brunswick, “Sam” coached and taught physical education at a handful of schools after graduating from Ithaca College in 1949 — including Onondaga Central High School in Syracuse, N.Y., Mamaroneck High School, and Hackley School.

He remained a fixture in the Brunswick community — on the sidelines, at Homecoming, and in the athletic office in his part-time role — until his death.

“Mr. ‘Sam’ was a wonderful friend and colleague to us all,” Headmaster Thomas W. Philip said. “He was known to so many as their cherished coach, who cared far more about their development as young men of character than as winners on the football field.”

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02 03

1985

175,000 feet, crossed three

Paul Greenberg, author of Four

deserts, and 12 states in an

Fish and The American Catch, has a

average time of 19.79 miles an

new book on the shelves entitled

hour to set the new record for

The Omega Principle: Seafood and

the Race Across America event.

the Quest for a Long Life and a

Freyre owns TT Endurance,

Healthier Planet.

the “total training” cycling and

1988

major mountain ranges, two

running center in Westport, Conn.

1998

19. Allen’s brother, Dave ’90, was on

Rob Profusek was nominated for

hand for the celebration. See photo 01.

two News & Documentary Emmy Awards for his work — the first

1993

called “The Marshall Project”

Curtis Long and his wife, Megan,

(Outstanding New Approaches:

welcomed a baby girl, Juno, on

Documentary) and the second for

August 21. She joins her sisters,

Glamour and a short-documentary

Violet and Kona. See photo 02.

1995

for The New Yorker and a series

entitled “Angelique” (Outstanding Feature Story in a Newsmagazine).

Eneas Freyre bicycled across

2000

America in two-man, record-setting

Josyl Barchue and his wife,

fashion, riding 3,000 miles from

Heather, welcomed a baby boy,

Oceanside, Calif., to Annapolis,

Noah Stanley, on July 9. He joins

Md., with Matt Pattinson, in six

his older sisters, Charlotte (11) and

days and 11 hours. They climbed

Phoebe (9). See photo 04.

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02 The third baby girl for Curtis Long ’93 is the lovely Ms. Juno!

03 The dynamic duo of Eneas Freyre ’95 (left) and Matt Pattinson set a new record in their bicycle trek across the country.

04 Baby Noah is in the loving arms of his parents, Heather and Josyl Barchue ’00.

See photo 03.

Sansone in Glenelg, Md., on May

Allen Haight married Michelle

01 Allen Haight and his wife, Michelle, enjoyed beautiful Maryland scenery at their May wedding.

04

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06

2001 Scott Caputo and his wife, Tory, welcomed a baby girl, Harriet Lyman (“Tate”), on August 10. See photo 05.

David Maloney married Ashley Challinor at Dolphin Cove Pavilion in Stamford, Conn., on June 16.

See photo 06.

2003

07

J. P. Shand and his wife, Amanda, welcomed a baby girl, Eleanor Anne, on May 26. “Elsie” joins her older brother, Oliver. See photo 07.

2006 Morgan Dunnan and his wife, Nora, welcomed a baby boy, Shafer 08

09

Smiley, on May 14. See photo 08.

Michael Karp tied the knot with Margurite (Margot) Berard at Monteverde at Oldstone in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., on May 12.

Jamie Epstein was the best man.

2007 Colin Raymond and his wife, Catie, announced the birth of their second child, Cecilia Grace, on August 12.

Erik Spangenberg and Claire Curtis were married at Bloomsbury Farm near Nashville, Tenn., on May 27.

Fellow classmates Eric Clauson, Ron Ongaro, and MacKenzie Judson 05 Baby Harriet, the daughter of Scott Caputo ’01,

is wide-eyed and alert in her first month of life.

06 David Maloney ’01 and his wife, Ashley,

overlooked the Long Island Sound as they exchanged wedding vows.

07 Baby Elsie is the first daughter of J. P. Shand ’03.

08 The Dunnan family: Morgan ’06, baby Shafer, and Nora.

09 It was a black-tie affair at the wedding of Erik

Spangenberg ’07 and Claire Curtis.

10 The rain stayed away for the Vermont wedding

of Nick Philip ’08 and Hayley Nestell.

10

stood by Erik’s side as groomsmen — and Travis Judson ’07 was also in attendance. The newlyweds live in San Francisco. See photo 09.

2008 Garrett Long and his wife, Melinda, had a baby boy, Tucker James, on May 21.

Nick Philip married Hayley Nestell in Manchester, Vt., on August 11, in front of a large contingent of ’Wick alumni. See photo 10.

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IN MEMORIAM

Jefferson Clinton at the Clinton Foundation’s

Jon DeLuca ’89 P ’24, 46, a resident of Darien,

Kerry on his presidential campaign and in his

Conn., died on July 14 in Darien. Jon was the

U.S. Senate office.

New York office, as well as for Secretary John

eldest son of Al and Mary Ann DeLuca.

Jon graduated from Brunswick in 1989 before

12

After graduation, Jeffrey worked for technology startups in Washington and San Francisco, earned

graduating from Trinity College in 1992 with a

his M.B.A. at the University of Virginia’s Darden

B.A. in Economics and Mathematics. Jon was a

School of Business, and worked on Senator Richard

managing director and operating partner at Digital

Blumenthal’s senatorial campaign as well as in his

Bridge Holdings, LLC.

U.S. Senate office until April 2015.

Prior to that, Jon served as president & CEO of

Afterwards, he managed state and local sales

Wilcon Holdings, LLC, from 2011, when he founded

development for a technology company providing

the business with Pamlico Capital, until its sale to

early alert information to government agencies.

Crown Castle International Corp., in 2017. He also

Jeffrey married Kaylie Hanson Long of Greenwich

worked for FiberNet Telecom Group based in New

on May 28, 2016, at the most beautiful wedding made

York from 1999–2009 and in investment banking at

perfect by their never-ending love for each other —

Bear, Stearns & Co, Inc. and Lazard Fréres & Co. LLC.

and the couple’s love of a great party. They resided in

While an excellent leader, mentor, and friend, Jon

Washington, D.C., with their sweet dog, Layla.

was best at being a father to Julia and Alex ’24. He

13

Jeffrey was selfless, curious, community-oriented,

was completely devoted to his children, spending all

and beloved by countless friends and family

his nonworking hours with them. He was incredibly

members. He loved telling and hearing great stories,

proud of them. He followed this philosophy: A time

and he loved a good joke, including his own. He was

to work and a time to play, and play was always with

an avid skier, runner, biker, and home brewer.

his kids.

Jon loved to travel — whether to tennis or

Thomas “Tom” Neil Spitzer ’64, 71, died peace-

soccer tournaments, Los Angeles for work, or on

fully in his sleep on Jan. 5, surrounded by his

wonderful family vacations.

beloved family.

Jon is survived by his children, Julia and Alex; his father, Al; and his brother, Doug.

Tom was a successful businessman, but the number of family and friends on whose lives he made an indelible impact was his greatest

11 Baby Alexander, the son of Kindergarten teacher

Connie Snetzko, sleeps peacefully.

12 Baby Nathan has joined the family of Middle School teachers Kate and Josh Duennebier ’99.

13 Baby Emmie is the first child of Middle School teacher Annie Kohart.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Hammond Long ’01, of Washington,

success. He is survived by his wife and soulmate,

D.C., and Greenwich, Conn., died Sunday evening

Mardi; daughter, Ashley (Graham) Peterson; his

July 8. He was critically injured by a truck while

brother, Jim (Sheri); his stepsons, Marc and David

riding his bicycle in Washington on July 7.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Kaylie Hanson Long (GA ’06), and his parents, Nancy Nesky Long of Greenwich and David Long of Rye, N.Y. Jeffrey was born in New York City on February 25, 1982. After early elementary schooling at St. David’s

FACULTY NOTES

School, he enrolled at the Brunswick School when

(Alicia) Lippman; and his grandchildren, Cameron and Ellinor; and a large extended family.

Tom was born and raised in New York, but called Portland, Ore., home. He and Mardi loved spending winters in Indian Wells, Calif., because of their incredible group of friends.

Tom’s genuine smile and hearty laugh lit up

the family moved to Westchester County. He was an

every room. He embraced all that life offered,

admired student at Brunswick, where he served as

and enjoyed traveling the world with his family

Kindergarten teacher Connie Snetzko and her

president of the student body, a mentor to younger

and many close friends. He was a gifted athlete,

husband, Glenn, welcomed a baby boy, Alexander

students, and co-captain of the lacrosse team.

Christopher, on May 24. See photo 11.

He loved Brunswick and continued to serve the school after graduation. Jeffrey also served

Middle School teachers Kate and Josh

on the junior board of the Waterside School in

Duennebier ’99 welcomed a baby boy, Nathan

Stamford, Conn.

Otto, on August 13. He joins his older sister, Nina.

See photo 12.

In 2001, he entered Hamilton College after a fall semester at the University of Salamanca in

and the determination and competitiveness that propelled him in tennis and golf allowed him to live with multiple myeloma for nearly seven years.

All who knew Tom considered him a close friend.

He had a heart of gold that inspired many, and lifted lives to places they never would have otherwise gone.

He was a true friend with wise advice, a

Spain. At Hamilton, he majored in world politics,

visionary with quiet leadership, a catalyst for good,

Middle School teacher Annie Kohart and her

was vice president of the student body, and an

an inspiration no matter the obstacle, and a kind

husband, Steve, welcomed Emeline “Emmie”

Arthur Levitt Scholar.

soul who genuinely wrung the last ounce out of

Starks into the world on September 26.

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He interned for former President William

each day and was grateful for every blessing.

ALUMNI EVENTS SUMMER 2018

02 03

01

01 Jackson Reynolds ’14, Alec Durkin ’13, and Rupert Kingshott ’14

04

02 Keith Radler ’15 and Grant Pierce ’15 03 The Rare View Rooftop lives up to its name in every way!

ALUMNI SUMMER SOCIAL: NEW YORK CITY

04 Jake Fields ‘13 05 Bill Ryckman ’87 05 Jack Voigt ’12

Grads Unite to Toast Summer’s Start

For more photos, visit bwick.org/ tob_fall2018 05

06

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AIN DIDN’T dampen the alumni spirit.

Despite a steady drizzle in the Big Apple, ’Wick

and Greenwich Academy graduates united for the Summer Social at the Rare View Rooftop in Murray Hill on June 27.

The Manhattan skyline and the Empire State Building provided a (still) spectacular backdrop to the evening of connection and conversation atop the Shelburne Hotel.

Recent college graduates — many from ’Wick’s Classes of 2013 and 2014 — earned special kudos for braving the elements to enjoy one of their first events as young alumni.

Cheers to them and to all those who attended!

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LAST LOOK

BY MIKE KENNEDY ’99

Hitting the Hay Photograph by Ben DeFlorio

I

T WAS a typical Tuesday in September. Most Brunswick Upper School students were settling into

hungry goats bleating nearby.

Other activities included a fire-building challenge,

the routine of life on Maher Avenue — starting the

a hike to the summit of Mount Mansfield, and a night

day in advisory, heading to class, grabbing lunch,

camping in the woods.

taking a breather during a free period (if they were lucky), heading back to class, and then making their

Study halls were held daily — and the boys prepared and cooked their own meals throughout their stay.

way to King Street for sports.

Home by six. Hitting the hay by who knows when.

Not the boys on the inaugural trek to the Green Mountain State.

With the sun still high in the sky, they hit the hay in an entirely different way — stacking 40-pound bales at the Ayers Brook Goat Dairy in Randolph, Vermont,

Lights were out each night by 10:30

“And I left Vermont with many new friendships and many valuable lessons in leading a group and encouraging others.”

the home of ’Wick’s new off-campus

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ventured well beyond the superficial by the end of the nine-day expedition.

Angus Manion ’21 may have shed the shiniest light (other than photographer Ben DeFlorio) on the value of the outsidethe-box experience just a six-hour train ride away.

“It’s not one that I will soon forget,” he

wilderness-education and applied-classroom-learning

said. “I came to Brunswick as a new student just three

experience.

weeks ago and I didn’t know many people.

In all, 13 boys (10 sophomores and three senior For more photos, visit bwick.org/tob_fall2018

after “Circle” — guided discussions that

“And I left Vermont with many new friendships and

leaders) heaved and sculpted almost 2,000 bales into

many valuable lessons in leading a group and encour-

a 15-foot pyramid — a savory sight, no doubt, for the

aging others.”

BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD OF 2018–2019 TRUSTEES 2015–2016

Gregory B. Hartch ’88, P ’19 Chairman Kimberley C. Augustine, P ’19, ’24 Gregory B. Hartch ’88, P ’19 Richard A. Axilrod, P ’14, ’19 Chairman Nisha Kumar Behringer, P ’26, ’28 Richard A. Berkley, Axilrod, Jr. P ’14, W. Robert ’91, ’19 P ’21, ’23 Nisha Kumar Behringer, Michael J. Bingle, P ’21 P ’26, ’28 JamesL.F.Boehly, Bell IV, PP ’20, ’14, ’16, Todd ’22, ’17, ’24’21 W. Robert Berkley Jr. ’91, Emily W. Burns, P ’19, ’23 P ’21, ’23 NancyM. M.Butler, Better,PP’23 ’11, ’13 David MichaelF.J.Carangelo Bingle, P ’20, ’25 ’21 Robert , P ’17, Todd D. L. Boehly, ’22, ’26 ’24 Sean Carney,PP’20, ’17, ’22, Mark H. Camel,III, P ’12, ’18, ’18 Frank J. Carroll P ’22 Robert F. Carangelo, R. Willett Cook, P ’30P ’17, ’21 Frank J. Carroll, P ’22P ’19, ’20, ’23 Alberto J. Delgado, Christine J. Chao,P P’19’18 Mark F. Dzialga, Mark F.A.Dzialga, Philip Hadley,PP’19 ’18 , ’20 Philip A.K.Hadley, Pamela Keller, PP ’18, ’19, ’20 ’22, ’24 Carlos Hernandez, D. ScottM.Mackesy, P ’21P ’18 Anthony E. Mann,PP’18 ’17 D. Ian McKinnon, D. Ian McKinnon, Robert E. Michalik,P P’18’19, ’21, ’23, ’28 Robert E.C. Michalik, P ’26, ’19, ’21, Americo Nardis, P ’28 ’23, ’28 Thomas D. D. O’Malley, O’Malley Jr. Thomas Jr.’85, ’85,PP’12, ’12,’15, ’15,’21 ’21 Douglas I. I. Ostrover, Ostrover, P P ’20 ’20 Douglas Suzanne P. Peisch’82, P ’12, ’14, ’16, ’18 Keith A. Pagnani P ’23 Philip F. P.R.Pierce, Stephen Pierce,PP’10, ’15,’13, ’19 ’18 StephenC. R. Price, Pierce,P P’20 ’15, ’19 Jennifer Jean W.H.Rose, P ’16 James Ritman ’94, P ’28, ’31 David R.M.Salomon, P ’16 P ’19, ’27 Andrei G. Saunders, William Schneider Kerry A.A. Tyler, P ’15, ’18’72, P ’12, ’16 Scott M.B. Stuart, P ’12, ’16 ’26 Thomas Wilson, P ’22, Michael A. Troy, P ’12, ’14 Kerry A. Tyler, P ’15, ’18 Ex Officio Tyler J. Wolfram PP ’18, ’22’10 Thomas W. Philip, ’08, Headmaster

F IR S T D AY OP E NING C E RE M ONIE S

Philip’s Reassurance: ‘We’re In It Together’ MEMBERS OF THE CLASS of 2019 signaled the start of Brunswick’s 116th year by processing hand-in-hand with first graders and then taking their places at the front of Dann Gymnasium as the School’s new leaders. Headmaster Thomas W. Philip followed with his traditional address to the faculty and student body, encouraging anyone feeling anxious about the year ahead to realize that all Brunswick boys and teachers are in it together.

Ex Officio Richard Beattie ’80 Assistant Headmaster for’10 Thomas W. Philip, P ’08, Academic Programs Headmaster Kathleen Harrington Kathleen Harrington CFO/Business CFO/Business Manager Manager Thomas G. Murray, P ’25, ’27, ’31 Thomas Murray, ’25, ’27 ExecutiveG. Director ofPDevelopment Executive Director of Development Daniel J. Griffin Director Institutional Communications Daniel J. of Griffin Director of Institutional Communications Paul Gojkovich III ’01 President, Brunswick Alumni Binney Huffman, P ’17, ’21 Association

2018–2019

ANNU AL

F U ND

The Brunswick community spirit is always and everywhere at work.

Together, we make wonderful things happen!

Your gift to the ’Wick Annual Fund is a key contribution to our most powerful and meaningful expression of community.

Please make your gift soon. The sooner you do, the sooner it can go to work on the front lines!

President, BPA Angelique Bell, P ’14, ’16, ’17, ’21 President, BPA ON THE COVER Relaxed and ready, shortly before began, ON THECommencement COVER When Owen Middle Gerber ’15dressed examines Schoolers and polished members of Classinscribed of one of the names of the victims moved into2,983 their new and spacious home 2015 to takeintheir for the thegathered 9/11 Memorial New York City, and in September, teachers andplaces students group’s last portrait.

After requisite Tommy Sandford ’20campus, climbsthe the rigging of all ages, on every found tiethe straightening jostling, more than of whaler W. Morgan, moored greater space Charles andand a spectrum of new 90Mystic young Seaport, men stood asmake the their at in straight Mystic, to Conn., resources and opportunities official front-line camera’s shutter snapped the new during explorations in two, Brunswick experiences more enjoyable finalrewarding. formal photograph. interdisciplinary courses.

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