Times of Brunswick, Spring 2014

Board of Trustees 2014–2015

Sanjeev K. Mehra, P ’10, ’12, ’13, ’20 Chairman W. Preston Baldwin III, P ’11 James F. Bell, P ’14, ’16, ’17, ’21 W. Robert Berkley, Jr. ’91, P ’21, ’23 Nancy M. Better, P ’11, ’13 Michael J. Bingle, P ’20, ’25 Todd L. Boehly, P ’20, ’22, ’24 Mark H. Camel, P ’12, ’18, ’18 Robert F. Carangelo, P ’17, ’21 B. Cort Delany ’73 Mark F. Dzialga, P ’19 Scott V. Haig, P ’09, ’14 Gregory B. Hartch ’88, P ’19 John R. Harvey ’84 Carlos M. Hernandez, P ’18 Andrew H. Jacobson, P ’17, ’18, ’22 Christina C. Kazazes, P ’13, ’19, ’23 David B. MacFarlane, P ’11, ’12, ’16 D. Ian McKinnon, P ’18 Michael J. Odrich, P ’13, ’15 Thomas D. O’Malley, Jr. ’85, P ’12, ’15, ’21 Suzanne P. Peisch, P ’12, ’14, ’16, ’18 Philip F. P. Pierce, P ’10, ’13, ’18 Stephen R. Pierce, P ’15, ’19 Jean W. Rose, P ’16 David R. Salomon, P ’16 William A. Schneider ’72, P ’12, ’16 Scott M. Stuart, P ’12, ’16 Michael A. Troy, P ’12, ’14 Tyler J. Wolfram, P ’18, ’22

Ex Officio Thomas W. Philip, P ’08, ’10 Headmaster Kathleen Harrington CFO/ Business Manager Thomas G. Murray, P ’25, ’27 Executive Director of Development Kimberlie Fett, P ’13, ’19 President, BPA

on the cover: Alex Montinaro ’15 assumed

the title role in the School’s production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Phantom of the Opera. Staging of the musical, in early March, played to sellout crowds and set records for student and parent participation.

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HEADMASTER Fixing Our Broken Windows: Opportunities to Build Greatness

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few years ago, at our year-end Senior Awards ceremony, I shared with the graduating class a perspective on life that was, ironically, derived from a wellrespected concept of crime fighting. (Read into that what you will.)

The concept was discussed at length in “Broken Windows,” an article by George Kelling and James Wilson published in The Atlantic in March 1982.

Kelling and Wilson suggested that we imagine a rundown area of a city, in which many buildings have cracked or broken windows.

When the windows go unrepaired, they wrote, vandals break even more, because it appears as though nobody cares. As more windows are broken with no response, further license is taken to cover walls with graffiti, break in, damage and steal contents, and ultimately to set fires.

The path to ruin is gradual, and it begins with a few, small broken windows that remain untended for too long.

The same concept applies to litter: A sidewalk that becomes cluttered with a few, stray fast-food bags or broken bottles naturally gathers even more, because those who see litter are more inclined to litter themselves. It appears as though nobody cares, and the street eventually becomes a magnet for break-ins and drug dealing.

The “Broken Windows” concept is simple: If you fix small things right away — repair the first broken window so as to avoid a second getting broken, pick up the first fast-food carton on the sidewalk so that a shattered bottle doesn’t follow — you’ll prevent small problems from growing. And, in the process of containment, they’ll be easier to address and solve in the long term.

As you may have guessed, as an educator of the “whole boy,” I believe this view applies to life as well.

In crime fighting, fixing broken windows means just that —keeping neighborhoods tidy and free of disrepair and, in doing so, keeping out the crime that often accompanies such disrepair and neglect.

In life, “fixing the broken windows” means meeting our smallest commitments, so that our bigger ones come more easily: Being on time when others are late, being considerate when others are rude, being honest when others shade the truth.

A “broken window” may be a small thing. But if one takes care of life’s small things, the big things often take care of themselves.

Over the years, I’ve found that life is, to a surprising extent, all about establishing good habits — all about fixing your occasional “broken windows.”

So often, to the extent that any adults have regrets about their lives, it’s because they wish that they’d done just a “little bit” more when, instead, they did just a “little bit” less. Establishing habits that take care of the little things can so often lead to success in the big things: Just a “little bit” here or there can make all the difference in an experience or a relationship.

Whether in school or in life, getting in the habit of doing just a “little bit” more when you might have gotten away with less can make all the difference.

In a school such as Brunswick, this philosophy often translates into whether the book we assign our boys was read carefully enough or whether the papers they wrote were really researched enough.

In life, it encompasses much more: Do our boys eventually make the extra effort to be a good husband and a good father? Do they go the extra

“ ... getting in the habit of doing just a ‘little bit’ more when you might have gotten away with less can make all the difference.”

mile for a prospective client or for a charity with which they become involved? Do they allow themselves the opportunity to develop fully into all that they could be both for themselves and for those around them? Do they always take the little steps to fix their “broken windows”?

So, as Brunswick teaches the “whole boy,” we must urge our sons to pursue the opportunities ahead, the big and the little ones — perhaps especially the little ones — to make the most of what they can become.

“Broken windows” are everywhere around us, all the time — in every task, every encounter, every conversation, every job, every thought.

I urge Brunswick boys to pay attention to life’s “broken windows,” for each offers a small opportunity to build greatness.

Thomas W. Philip

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CONTENTS Features 05 M iddle School Mini Term: Connection, Collaboration, Creativity

By Melissa Hoglund

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14 Adam Johnson: A Trade for the Better

By Katherine Ogden 22 A Healthy Balance

By Katherine Ogden 29 P ower of the Network

By Katherine Ogden 34 Teamwork with Wings 41 W inter Sports WrapUp: Positive Attitude.

Growing Strength.

And Two New England Crowns.

By Michael Kennedy ’99

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DEPARTMENTS 01 Message from the Headmaster 48 Beyond the Books

Flex Time 04 Martha Campel: A Jubilant Stride Toward the Bucket List

– New Adventure in Bright Blue – Summer to Bring Broader Horizons – Southbound with Handsome – Fond Farewell for a Marathon “Giver” – Model UN: ’Wick’s ‘Best Delegates’ Honored – Top Honors for Science Excellence – In Middle School: Writing Rocks!

– Opportunity to ‘Experience the World’ – Hosts to Become Guests in Buenos Aires

54 Class Notes 57 In Memoriam

12 84th Annual Father-Son Dinner

59 Alumni Events

28 N ew Gateway for Team Sports, Fitness & Recreation

64 Last Look

40 All Good Things

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hen Martha Campel makes a decision, she

invariably makes good.

Almost 40 years ago, she was

She was also the first assistant for the LINK summer program for under-served students, under Stephen Duennebier, and has most recently

especially impressed by her young

worked for Gina Hurd as adminis-

Greenwich neighbor, Robert Guilder-

trative assistant for the Pre School/

sleeve ’61 — and decided then and

Lower School.

there that her own son must

“Work gives you

“I’ve given Brunswick man, so composed and such 31 years, a role model,” she recalled, taking a few moments to and I’ve been reminisce as she sat, legs treated very tucked, on the stage steps of generously” the Pre School gym. “I just

purpose,” she said. “The

knew I wanted my son to

been just great to have the

one day be a Brunswick boy.

“Bob was such a gentle-

grow up to be like that.”

And so, in 1974, she enrolled Kenneth, Jr., as Pre Schooler. He graduated in 1987 — a “lifer,” she emphasized, just for the record.

As a parent, she served as a Class

at Brunswick, well, it’s really something. With the younger staff and the Flik crew [in food service], I feel like their mother: It’s

chance to listen to people and help them with their problems.

“People say, ‘I hear you!’” she observed. “But hearing isn’t listening.”

During the course of 31 years of doing a little or a lot of just about everything, Martha has made “lifetime

Mother’s Day Table captain. “What-

friends,” she said. “Faculty, staff,

ever the BPA did, I was involved in,”

the fantastic Flik crew, the marvel-

she said.

ous maintenance fellows. I still see

unexpected turn, and Martha was transformed from an at-home mom

girlfriends I worked with 20 years ago.

We have a blast.”

“I’ve given Brunswick 31 years, and

into a Brunswick staff member in

I’ve been treated very generously,” she

August 1983.

said. “Brunswick and all there is about

Since then, she’s been “every-

it has been an amazing experience.

body’s assistant,” she said. “I’ve done

Now, it’s time to saddle up and head

it all — Pre K through 12th grade —

out to tackle my bucket list while I still

and I’ve worked with the best.”

have the spunk!”

Her duties have included adminis-

That list includes a trip to Ireland

trative work in the admissions office,

this summer and an October trek from

which became too expansive for one

Prague to Budapest.

person as the School continued to

“They say you should retire at age

grow. “For a while, it was really two

65,” she smiled. “Well, that was eight

jobs,” she said. “There were a lot of

years ago!”

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An adventure in ‘learning for the sake of learning’ The Middle School’s new Mini Term encouraged and challenged both teachers and students to think, learn, and interact far outside their traditional boxes.

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Koby Ofori ’19, Fin Signer ’19(behind) and Alexander Trauber ’19 try their hand at cooking.

History teacher Carter Hempleman ’02 works with Paul Acello ’18, William George ’19, Keegan Drew ’19, and Colin Lee ’19.

“ WHOA!”

(When the broken ping-pong ball launcher worked better than the original design)

Three 7th-grade boys are nibbling on scones at a tea party in the hallway outside the Middle School library, while librarian Marianne McShane plays the Irish harp. Zach Williams’ 8th-grade advisory takes the stage to present a new line of rubber-band-powered vehicles, three models they’ve built themselves and are marketing under the names Courage, Honor and Truth. Plastic straws, duct tape, and mousetraps now augment the list of essential school supplies. Course titles? Improve Your Improv! Making Maple Syrup. Irish Roots.

And there’s no homework. No tests.

Not even any grades.

Although it may not look anything like traditional

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Academic Dean Neil Minsky led

school, it’s all about learning:

the team of teachers who designed

The new Middle School Mini

the Mini Term program for the 5th

Term, launched in March, chal-

through 8th graders based on the

lenged teachers and students alike

principle that children learn best

to think, learn, and interact in

when they are actively engaged

entirely new ways.

and have some control over what

“Our kids are actually quite good, at this point, at individual

they’re learning.

Self-determination theories

study skills,” explained Middle

and concepts that inspired the

School Head Sarah Burdett. “But

creation of Mini Term — focusing

Mini Term gives them an oppor-

on autonomy, competence, and

tunity to practice their ability to

connection — are the subject of

think creatively and act collabora-

David Streight’s Breaking Into

tively.”

the Heart of Character: Self-Deter-

Skills such as problem solving,

mined Moral Action and Academic

communication, collaboration

Motivation, which had been the

and critical thinking are more

Summer 2013 reading assignment

necessary today than ever before,

for the entire Brunswick faculty

she notes.

and administration.

“Certainly, these are incorporated into our everyday curriculum in the classroom,” Burdett acknowl-

PING-PONG BALL launcher

ourselves to these practices.”

Mini Term was designed to put theory into practice.

For four days, regular academic

edges. “But we wanted to find out

class schedules were replaced

what would happen if we dedicated

with problem-solving challenges,

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electives, a mini film festival,

organizer, she was instrumental in

and more.

helping to design problem-solving

“Knowledge is good,” Minsky said. “But application of knowledge is better.”

Mini Term was all about real-world skills.

At the kickoff assembly, Burdett

Working in small groups in their homerooms and advisories, the boys had to figure out as a team how to build assigned projects such as a marshmallow tower or a ping-pong ball launcher, using only

this would be unlike anything that

materials provided.

before.

“The idea behind this week is to learn and work as a team,” Burdett advised the boys. “Listen. Be

Other challenges were performance based, requiring the boys to collaborate in writing skits or producing videos.

After the first day’s warm-

respectful. Think outside the box.

up challenges, each team chose

Even your teachers are teaching

one of three more sophisticated

things they’ve never taught before.”

challenges, worked on it for three

Sonia Schott, a 6th-grade

consecutive days, and presented

science teacher and engineer by

their solution to the other boys in

training, has been involved with

their grade.

Odyssey of the Mind competitions

Jack Hoeffel ’19 glue guns his vehicle.

challenges for students.

and Minsky warned the boys that they had ever experienced in school

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The single goal set for the boys

in and out of Brunswick for more

was to “just figure it out.” Teach-

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“ No more breaking ”

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History and English teacher Ellen Sargent stands back while Boden Groen ’19, Tyler Chang ’19 (standing), Ben Powers ’19, Brandon Morales ’19, Paxti Irazu ’19 and Koby Ofori ’19 do the work.

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“ Now, I have to take all my hard work apart.”

Thomas Fouts ’20 and Kevin Tu ’20

facilitators, encouraged in the new

served, amazed. “We were instruct-

tional roles as the experts.

ed to introduce the topic — maybe

Prior to Mini Term’s launch,

do some time management — and

the entire Middle School faculty

that’s all. Very hands off. It was so

was coached on how to facilitate

great to watch them take com-

problem-solving challenges. But

mand. They didn’t need me at all.”

them to operate outside their comfort zones.

“Open-ended learning is not normal for us,” Schott admitted.

Latin teacher Will Rogers had a similar experience.

“Some boys really surprised me,” he said. “The boy who’s usually

students take what we might think

the most reserved took the lead! I

is a wrong path. But in this type of

mean he just took over, wrote the

exercise, there’s no wrong or right

plan on the board, and that’s the

answer. It’s all about the experi-

one they went with.”

Max Kennedy, an 8th-grade

Group conversation that took place after the project was complet-

advisor and science teacher, was

ed was an important component of

energized by the personal challenge

the problem-solving challenge.

to take a giant step back and let the boys own the process.

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Or, at least, that’s the way it seemed.

“As a teacher, it’s hard to watch

ence.”

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“I really did nothing!” he ob-

protocol to abandon their tradi-

that didn’t mean it was easy for

project created with duct tape

Everyone contributes.

“We rarely ask our kids to reflect on what they’re doing,” Minsky

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C r eat iv it y Tommy Sandford ’20 strums the Irish harp.

‘snap, Crackle, Pop’ on wheels

One Mini Term problem-solving challenge required boys to work in teams to design and market “Rubber-Band Vehicles.”

Purpose said. “In a traditional classroom,

They were also asked to con-

we test them on what they’ve

sider the real-world application of

learned. But here, instead of a test,

knowledge in their chosen subjects.

they’re asked to think about the process.”

In addition to working on

The result, according to Minsky, was a subtle shift in the dynamic between teacher and

problem-solving challenges, every

student in the

student in 6th through 8th grade

classroom.

chose two elective Mini Term courses.

“Their regular subjects are

Teachers designed their own

concrete. These are

four-day electives based on their

closer to the heart,”

personal interests: They were asked

he said. “It removes a

to teach something they had always

barrier between teach-

wanted to teach, but had never

er and student when

been able to.

you show a little more of who you are.”

Students signed up for the electives prior to Mini Term, but not all boys were able to get their first choices.

Devin Kazazes, a one-eighthIrish 7th grader, was assigned to McShane’s Irish Roots course when his first choice was full.

He was glad. “This is way better than the class I thought I wanted to take,” he said.

His fellow Irish Roots classmates, twins Thomas and Jonathan Wiener — both half Irish — had only one complaint: “We wish we

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Design and COnquer

Part of being an innovative thinker is knowing how to take a concept and bring it to fruition, especially when working in a group. Many successful inventions were either the product of many mistakes (trial and error) or an unexpected result (think Post-Its and Velcro — both were originally accidents).

Challenge You are a team of engineers challenged to design three rubber-band cars (or two cars if your advisory has less than six students) out of everyday items. Two rubber-band cars must travel a distance of at least three meters on a one-meter wide track. The third must be able to carry two tablespoons of Rice Krispies for a minimum of two meters. Each car must have wheels made out of different materials.

Requirements All three cars tested for goals as directed above on uncarpeted floor Drawing of initial design for each car, all parts labeled Drawing of final design for each car, all parts labeled Materials list for each car Brochure with step-by-step assembly instructions for each car A marketing campaign for each car that includes:

• Individual television advertisement (recorded on iPad) for each car to include song, minimum of six lines, between 30 and 60 seconds

• Full-page newspaper advertisement for each car, with photos, prepared to scale, if not actual size

• A definition of target audience and purpose of car in your promotional pieces

Scoring ach car must meet requirements and have an E accurate materials list. Drawings must be accurate Marketing campaign: Creativity, effectiveness, and meeting of objectives

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“ We don’t have scissors!”

Mathew Russell ’21

Mini-Term Electives A sampling of the four-day courses created and offered to students.

aking Spanish M Movies Advertising and Creativity Astronomy Intro to German Blue Highways Improve Your Improv!

Bridge Construction One Panel Cartoons Lone Survivor Propaganda Gideon’s Trumpet Energy in the Wind Stellar Lives Intro to Glass Fusing

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hinese Calligraphy C History of the Stock Market Irish Roots Psychology in Society Tips for Travel Making Maple Syrup History of Hockey Puzzle Solving Mathemagic Twine Understanding the Conflict in the Middle East Simple Cooking

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“ Everybody contributed at least one idea.”

visually arresting, thought-pro-

“Rather, we’re reinforcing, even

offered Introduction to Glass

Art teacher Lorna La Riviere

voking story of a boy about their

amplifying, what they already

Fusing, a topic for which she had

own age. Keeping the importance

know, so they’ll be able to apply

developed a passion 10 years ago in

of creativity and the arts at the

and retain that knowledge better in

Venice, but had never been able to

forefront of learning was a priority

the future.”

incorporate into her curriculum for

for Mini Term’s organizers.

practical reasons.

Burdett knew she was taking a

During winter months leading

huge leap of faith when she com-

up to Mini Term, record snowfall

mitted four full days of the school

four days with a small group,

prompted a multitude of school

year to exploring a completely

something I’m never able to do in a

cancellations. Organizers worried

different style of education. But the

regular once-a-week art class,” she

the program might have to be sac-

benefits were well worth the risks,

said. “This is a totally new experi-

rificed to make up for lost time.

she concluded.

“I can work continuously for

ence for me.”

And, like the boys in McShane’s

But in the end, Mini Term went

During Mini Term, Burdett

forward as planned, and the orga-

observed a Middle School full of

Irish Roots class, students in La

nizers achieved their goal of “giving

students excited about “learning for

Riviere’s Glass Fusing class were

the boys a sense of their ability

the sake of learning.”

convinced their elective was the best.

to be creative and collaborative

“There’s no way,” she said,

Film was Mini Term’s third

around subjects that don’t show up

“that this experience won’t affect

and final component. All students

on their report card,” Burdett said.

how we’re teaching and how we’re

watched the movie Life of Pi — a

“We’re not giving up academic

learning going forward.”

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class time,” Minsky pointed out.

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Coach’s Advice: ‘Go All-In, Boys’ B y Mi c ha el K en ne dy ’99

“ If you go all-in, you have the chance to taste both glory and failure, and you’ll learn a ton about yourself in the process. I urge you to go all-in, boys.”

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hen Paul Assaiante

similarities between life and sport,

Point in 1974, he didn’t

and encouraged his listeners to con-

need to look far afield

sider their definition of character.

for inspiration.

Engraved just above the

“It’s about doing the right thing when nobody is watching,”

entrance to the gymnasium were

Assaiante said. “Make the right

the words of General Douglas

choices. If you deserve an F on the

MacArthur: “Upon the fields of

test, take the F.”

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that upon other fields, on other

success — at one point winning an

days, will bear the fruits of victory.”

unprecedented 252 consecutive

MacArthur’s message triggered something within Assaiante. To this day, four decades later, the cur-

Paul Assaiante Head Squash Coach, Trinity College

Assaiante alluded to many of the

began coaching at West

matches — his proudest moment didn’t come in celebration.

“It was two years ago, after our

rent Trinity College men’s squash

National Championship loss to

coach hasn’t forgotten it.

Princeton,” he recalled. “I watched

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“I quickly discovered that les-

every one of my players line up for

sons can be learned on the athletic

the awards ceremony. And they all

fields that will ensure success later

stood there in tears. I knew, on that

in life,” Assaiante said. “That’s

day, that they had gone all-in.

something that has driven me to stay in coaching for 40 years.”

Brunswick welcomed the

“If you go all-in, you have the chance to taste both glory and failure, and you’ll learn a ton about

legendary coach — who has won 14

yourself in the process. I urge you

College Squash Association Nation-

to go all-in, boys.”

al Championships in his career — to

Assaiante’s spirited address

the Father–Son Dinner on March

capped a special night that in-

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cluded awards, captains’ speeches,

than 600 people — fathers, sons,

and a tribute to retiring Athletic

and coaches — gathered in Burke

Director Jeff Harris.

Field House for the 84th annual event.

“If I could do anything tonight,

“During his time in the position, Jeff ensured that Brunswick athletics stood for the best in sportsman-

I’d call my father and tell him how

ship and character,” Headmaster

much I love him,” Assaiante said.

Tom Philip said. “That was always

“But I can’t. Don’t take that opportunity for granted while you still have it.”

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varsity hockey season.

02 M ax Kilberg ’17, Reid Robbins ’17,

and Alex Buckanavage ’17 await the traditional chicken parmigiana dinner.

03 R etiring Athletic Director Jeff Harris

acknowledges the crowd.

04 J ack Jones ’15 and Alex Russell ’16.

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winter athletics awards ‘Rarefied Air’ At the Father–Son Dinner, varsity coaches announced award winners for the winter athletic season.

Seniors Jimmy Bell, Hayes Murphy, and Dylan Wadsworth — all four-year letter winners on their respective teams — headlined the honorees.

Bell went 107–37 in his career as a wrestler for head coach Tim Ostrye.

Murphy played #1 on the squash team for four consecutive years and graduates in “rarefied air” according to head coach Jim Stephens.

Wadsworth scored more than 500 points on the basketball court and epitomized the team’s motto: Every Play, Every Day.

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Other award winners included: Basketball: Joe Koszalka Award Henry Taylor ’14 and Dylan Wadsworth ’14 Fencing: Most Outstanding Fencer Grant MacFaddin ’15 Hockey: Hal Rogers Award Sebastian Foster ’14 Squash: Jim Stephens Racquets Award Hayes Murphy ’14 Swimming: Most Outstanding Swimmer Patroklos Stefanou ’16 Wrestling: Peter DeLisser Award Jimmy Bell ’14

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05 I an Coupe ’14, Harry Parsons ’14, and

Harry’s dad, David.

06 N ed ’18 and Matthew Camel ’18 with

their dad, Mark.

07 C onner Wakeman ’16 with

his dad, Fred.

08 C onnor Belcastro ’19 and

his father, Luke.

09 A yman Hindy, Rob Berner, and

Jim Stephens are all smiles after Assaiante’s address.

10 O wen Schubert ’14 with his dad, Kirk.

Basketball coaches Robert Taylor and John Cormier shake hands with Joe Koszalka Award winners Dylan Wadsworth ’14 and Henry Taylor ’14.

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Bloomberg TV

Adam Johnson ’84 Wakes Up America’s Intelligentsia A hedge-fund trader turned television news anchor, Adam Johnson ’84 is so much more than just a money guy. by katherine ogden

It’s

4 a.m. on a Friday.

with the baker of an innovative

weekends delivering firewood out

investment giant ING, and later

Out of the pre-dawn

new confection — it’s all on the

of an old Suburban and later sold

saw him co-found a hedge fund,

emptiness inside a

docket as Johnson readies his mind

two-foot wheels of Brie on Maher

MLH Capital LLC.

New York City skyscraper emerges

for a show that starts in less than

Avenue.

a perfectly coiffed, fit, gracious,

two hours.

Brunswick alum.

Humming with energy, Adam

“I can talk to you now,” he

“It was old-school,” he quips, “before hedge funds were invented.”

It was a trajectory to envy, but Johnson found that it tapped too few of his gifts. In a 2012 interview

says. “Downstairs, I’m going to be

Hedge funds, indeed.

with WAG Magazine, he described

Johnson ’84 effortlessly welcomes

jamming.”

Thirty years out of Brunswick,

what it was like to run a hedge fund:

two visitors into an early morning

Indeed.

Johnson can lay claim to an im-

routine that even a farmer might

Times of Brunswick had to get

pressive, 20-year career in finance

fun. But you can only do it for so

up extra early to catch up with this

that at midpoint saw him reap the

long. It’s boring to sit in a room

former Bruin, who once worked

benefits of a $600 million sale to

looking at screens and all you do is

find challenging.

Promoted six weeks earlier to a coveted morning slot at Bloomberg

“Stressful, in a word. Lots of

buy and sell.”

LP, Johnson offers coffee (famous-

“I felt it was not using enough

ly free) and points to the kiosks

of me.”

of breakfast fare (also free) as he

A pivot to TV five years ago

breathlessly rattles off the news of

fixed that problem, and Johnson

the morning.

says it was his early days at

Crisis in Ukraine, a missing

Brunswick that prepared him

airplane, a conversation about wage growth with a world scholar from Columbia University, and, on the lighter side, a live interview

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to make the change.

Adam Johnson on air with his cohosts on Bloomberg Surveillance

It all started rather fortuitously, albeit with some prodding by the protagonist himself.

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I’m happy.

I’m using more of me as a person.

Now the ‘whole boy’ has a mission every day — a mission to move the world forward.”

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Rise & Shine To get ready for a 6 a.m. show, Adam Johnson’s day starts well before sunrise.

Here’s a look at what he does before you’ve turned on your TV to watch.

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‘Fast’ and ‘loud’ would be understatements for this particular group of journalists working to put on a news show that wakes up a goodly portion of the western hemisphere.”

Jogging in Central Park one

Ranked one of the sexiest finan-

mental agility, voice, some artistic

cial journalists alive by Business

Ratigan, now a best-selling author

sensibilities, boyish good looks.

Insider, he brings years of Wall

and then a host at CNBC.

A longtime fixture in the after-

Street experience as a trader and

“You should have me on your

noon and lunchtime lineups, for

show,” Johnson told him. “I’ll make

the past few months Johnson has

your viewers money. I’ll make you

been bringing it all to the anchor

Johnson was the founder of

look good.”

desk each morning for Bloomberg

TheIndependentTrader.com, a web

Surveillance.

site and newsletter service devoted

Johnson appeared on the show the day before Google announced a big move, and he suggested the same to viewers.

“I was right,” he said. “Their stock went up $50.”

More appearances followed.

Today, Johnson spends his time

“They asked me to do it,” he said. “I jumped at it.”

The show airs from 6 to 8 weekday mornings, primetime

investment manager.

Prior to joining Bloomberg,

to identifying investing trends and offering stock market commentary for investors.

Until 2008, he served as a

not just for traders eyeing world

co-founder and co-portfolio man-

markets but also for movers and

ager at New York-based hedge fund

shakers everywhere.

MLH Capital LLC.

tapping into his total self as he

Alongside hosts Tom Keene

Earlier in his career, Johnson

brings economic empowerment

and Scarlet Fu, Johnson’s task is to

served as a director at ING Furman

and more to the masses as an

bring his trademark “insight and

Selz Asset Management LLC and

anchor for Bloomberg LP.

action” to the conversation every

as a trader at Louis Dreyfus Energy

day.

Corporation.

expertise in finance with his other, obvious talents — a lifelong

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appetite for learning, quick-witted

day, he bumped into Dylan

To do this, he combines his

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Research. Catching up on what’s transpired overnight and will take place in the day ahead.

“It’s TV for smart people. That’s what it is.”

He began his career as an analyst at Merrill Lynch Capital Markets.

a former bruin on

Bloomberg TV

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Sketching infographics to accompany his blog posts later in the day.

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Makeup. Johnson does his own on-camera hair and makeup so it doesn’t look “caked on.”

Today, Johnson couldn’t be

With its famous founder now

happier to be in the television mix,

back in the “bullpen,” the compa-

particularly the morning one.

ny has announced a new plan to

Since joining Bloomberg in

widen its audience beyond finance,

2009, he has interviewed numer-

inviting business decision makers

ous high-profile business leaders,

worldwide into the conversation.

including former AIG CEO Hank

Johnson notes that today’s

Greenberg; Newmont Mining Presi-

market is all about eyeballs, and

dent and CEO Richard O’Brien;

Bloomberg is pushing mornings be-

AOL CEO Tim Armstrong; and

cause “that’s where the eyeballs are.”

legendary investors Leon Cooperman, Carl Icahn, and Tom DeMark.

“It’s not just when traders get up. It’s when everyone gets up. It’s

S&P U.S. debt downgrade as well as

a ton of people.”

his legacy.”

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Headmaster Thomas W. Philip thanks Tony Blair as Adam Johnson looks on.

Such ambition requires an early

kets through the European credit

wake-up call, something Johnson

crisis.

doesn’t mind a bit.

one of the world’s largest newsgath-

members and guests of Brunswick’s 1902 Society.

Named for the year in which Brunswick School was founded, the Society is intended to recognize individuals and families whose total giving to the School has surpassed $1 million.

At the gathering, Blair shared his hopes for peace and understanding, and endorsed education as a means to get there.

Johnson was thrilled to have the opportunity for a sit-down chat with this world leader.

“I’ve got the best job in the world,” he says. “I was really touched by how human Tony Blair is. No stiff upper lip here.”

“He’s just doing his life’s work.

This is what he was called to. It’s

Early morning is especially

Television’s special coverage of the

Bloomberg News has become

on

very short notice, Adam Johnson ’84 applied his considerable skill set to benefit the Brunswick community for a very special evening with Tony Blair.

At a Brunswick gathering in New York City, Johnson facilitated a fireside chat with Blair on topics ranging from his work as prime minister to his life and work following.

Blair served as prime minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 1997 to 2007. Since then, he has been active in efforts to bring peace to the Middle East, especially through his work as special envoy to the Office of the Quartet Representative.

Blair spoke in February at the Harvard Club of New York City to

critical.

Johnson also anchored Bloomberg

special live coverage of global mar-

‘the best job in the world’

“It’s civilized,” he insists.

Asked about his morning rou-

ering operations. More than 2,400

tine, he’s quick with another quip:

journalists and editors write more

Awake at 3:30 (that’s a.m.), two

than 5,000 stories every day.

shots of espresso, on the air at 6. 

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a former bruin on

Bloomberg TV

personal profile originally from Chicago, Illinois education - Brunswick School Class of 1984 - Princeton University BS in Economics, 1988 work experience - Analyst at Merrill Lynch Capital Markets

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- Trader at Louis Dreyfus Energy Corporation

Moving. Heading to the morning read-in.

- Director at ING Furman Selz Asset Management LLC - Co-founder and co-portfolio manager at NY-based hedge fund MLH Capital LLC - Founder of TheIndependentTrader.com

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Meeting. Morning news meeting to pow-wow on the day’s topics with co-hosts Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu.

- TV news anchor on Bloomberg Surveillance and Lunch Money for Bloomberg LP. outside the newsroom Johnson enjoys running, painting, bird shooting, squash, and landscaping. did you know?

Johnson was voted “One of the Sexiest Financial Journalists Alive” by Business Insider magazine.

“ I’m making less money than I made on Wall Street, but I’m better off.”

The truth is there’s a bit more

newsroom, it’s easy to forget what

ethic comes into sharp focus on the

encased in glass.

time it is.

morning Times of Brunswick visits.

Fortified with coffee we head

Built for transparency, there

Johnson himself is buzzing with

are also rows and rows of desks

energy as he shows his visitors his

downstairs, gliding on an exceed-

and chairs where later in the day,

neat-as-a-pin desk before dashing

ingly rare curved escalator, right on

rows and rows of journalists will sit

to the men’s room to apply his

into the newsroom of the future.

shoulder-to-shoulder.

on-camera makeup.

It’s the bullpen that founder

a space that also includes all the

Michael Bloomberg is famous for.

must-have tools of today’s business

And, as of January, even the former

news — including, of course, the

mayor has a seat — sans walls, of

omnipresent Bloomberg Terminal.

course.

In one enclave is the room

All of it overlooks a curved,

Charlie Rose uses for his decidedly

cobblestone courtyard where the

low-tech roundtable discussions.

famous come and go from the tower

Nearby, there are a few darkened

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The truth is, once you’re in this

booth, and a few conference rooms

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on-air segments. There’s also a radio

to it than that. Johnson’s work

of high-end condos above. (Tenants

rooms in which rows of producers

include Beyoncé and slugger

stitch funky graphics into rapid-fire,

Johnny Damon.)

Yes, he does his makeup himself.

“They cake it on. They make me look like a China doll.”

Whisking his visitors into the morning news meeting, he easily deflects questions about the interlopers and sets to work.

It’s 5 a.m.

If you aren’t awake yet, you will be soon.

“Fast” and “loud” would be

Markus Barretti ’16 works on his glass fusing project.

Markus Barretti ’16 works on his glass fusing project.

Markus Barretti ’16 works on his glass fusing project.

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Set. Johnson joins his co-hosts and producers at the anchor desk for a final check.

understatements for this particular group of journalists working to put on a news show that wakes up

Why did Adam name his new puppy ‘Macallan?’

“You named your G-Damn dog

Calomiris has just written a book, Fragile by Design.

Also on the agenda is a New

a goodly portion of the western

after a Scotch?” booms Keene, try-

York Times editorial on wage

hemisphere.

ing out another name: “‘Drambuie,’

growth by Nobel Prize-winning

come here!”

economist Paul Krugman.

A producer rattles off the morning agenda with lightning

Laughter.

speed, as Host Tom Keene employs

“The read-in is pretty intense,”

a thunderous voice to pump up the team.

The missing airplane. A new book about banking and politics.

Secretary of State John Kerry’s

Johnson admits. “(The show) is all spontaneous.

We don’t really script out full sentences.”

A short time later and it’s 30

meeting with the Russian foreign

seconds to air. Seconds pass and

minister.

the set manager counts it down:

Also in the mix: Amazon

10, 9, 8, 7….

Johnson gets right to the point, asking: “Why are we so afraid of paying people more money?”

Rick Heitzmann, co-founder and managing partner of FirstMark Capital, serves as guest host for the second hour.

Like his counterpart in the previous segment, Heitzmann

Prime’s price hike, morning news

“Rip it up. Rip it up,” Keene booms.

steps into the role with unbeliev-

from Target, BP, and GM, and of

And so it begins.

able ease.

course, “bracketology.”

For the next two hours, the trio

The angle: “Not just for jocks

tosses the ball from topic to topic

It’s an ease Johnson shares.

For him, the move to TV was

and investment bankers — now,

as they cover the news from a busi-

one of the best trades of his life,

the nerds are getting involved.”

ness perspective.

and he credits Brunswick for help-

And where’s the map for the Malaysia Airlines piece?

Perhaps the most important

Serving as guest host for the first hour is an academic, the Henry Kaufman Professor of

question of the morning seems to

Financial Institutions at Columbia

come out of nowhere:

Business School, Charles Calomiris.

For Johnson, the move to TV was one of the best trades of his life, and he credits Brunswick for helping him get there.

‘I was made for this,’ he says. ‘It lets me use all of my skills.’”

ing him get there.

“I was made for this,” he says.

“It lets me use all of my skills.”

“All of this comes out of Brunswick,” he says. 

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Live. 3-2-1... Bloomberg Surveillance is on-air. For two hours, Johnson will cover news from a business angle.

‘The read-in is pretty intense. ... (The show) is all spontaneous.

We don’t really script out full sentences.’”

fifth grader; both boys had seen

extemporaneously on complex

education of the highest quality

their parents divorce. There were

subjects, and taps into the intensity

he moved to TV, but hopes to get

to generations of boys, and that

about 50 informal “big brother”

of his early athletic pursuits to

back to some country living when

education has always extended

pairings at the School back then.

make his way through the intensity

he can.

Brunswick has long provided

far beyond the lessons of math, science, or modern language.

It’s all part of a longstanding commitment by Brunswick to

“It was such an interesting, supportive family,” he said. “We all looked out for each other.”

of a career in round-the-clock TV journalism.

Johnson sold that house when

“Life comes in phases,” he muses.

Decades after Commencement,

These days, his schedule leaves

he’s still bringing his “whole self” to

The School provided commu-

him little time for other interests,

the table every day, with no regrets.

educate the “whole boy,” physically,

nity and at the same time pushed

though they remain nonetheless.

Funny how life turns out, he

mentally, and personally.

him to be his best — physically,

An accomplished landscape painter,

mentally, and personally.

he also lists bird shooting and

It’s the hallmark of a Brunswick education, and clearly, Johnson got

It got him into Princeton, where

the memo on it as he made his way

he wanted to pursue medicine to

through the Upper School.

squash as interests on LinkedIn. Hands-on in almost everything

muses.

When he was 12, he told his parents he wanted to be a talk show host (though dump truck driver

“fix people,” but changed tracks

he does, in a previous life he used

He soaked up painting in

after Economics Professor Alan

a John Deere tractor to clear a six-

“I’m making less money than I

art classes with Dianne O’Neill,

Blinder sparked new interests.

acre lot in the Litchfield Hills. He

made on Wall Street, but I’m better

commissioned a house to be built

off,” he says. “I’m happy. I’m using more of me as a person.

excelled in science, loved drama,

Today, he taps into all those les-

served as captain of the wrestling

sons as he makes his way through a

and worked every weekend for

team, and played football.

routine that demands he bring his

10 years to mold the landscape to

total self to the table every day.

his vision.

Johnson was also part of an innovative program at the School that saw him mentor a Brunswick

He sketches for a blog, steps into the stage lights to speak

“When I was done it looked like a park,” he said. “It was a labor of love.”

was on the list then, too).

“Now the whole boy has a mission every day — a mission to move the world forward.”

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hat started out as pastime for Adam Johnson ’84 has now turned into something more.

Johnson has been an artist ever since early days at Brunswick.

He took painting with Brunswick art teacher Dianne B. O’Neill, and every day before sports he tested his mettle with the paintbrush.

He never forgot those lessons, and today he taps into them in more ways than one.

Johnson is an accomplished landscape painter, and has even sold some of his work.

His Manhattan apartment is adorned with his paintings, finished and unfinished. He still spends weekends relaxing with a paintbrush — one recently finished painting is a seascape while others are more pensive landscapes.

Johnson also uses his artistic sensibilities in his work at Bloomberg LP. Every day, he types out his thoughts on market news for a blog, and every day he pulls out a plastic cup of magic markers to draw graphs and logos that illustrate his points.

Every day, he tucks his work into a binder.

One day soon, he plans to turn it all into a book that already has a nifty name: Picture the Trade. B Check out Adam’s blog: bloomberg.com/blogs/personal_ finance/ventured-gained/.

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A Healthy

balance Chefs’ Savory Blend .

Combines Enjoyment . and Nutrition by katherine ogden

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A Flik nutritionist reviews Brunswick menus to ensure nutritional standards are met.

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Menus are developed to meet the diverse needs of students, including vegetarian, vegan and allergen-free options.

HI!

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Brunswick’s food service welcomes comments and suggestions.

Herberth Melgar is Flik’s Food Service Director and Billy LeVasseur is Executive Chef. Feel free to contact them here at School.

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English pea risotto.

Golden Yukon smashed potatoes.

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In addition to lunch service, Flik provides after-school snacks at King

A miso soup bar that warms the soul on a cold autumn day.

Street and breakfast for seniors at the Upper School. Chefs also prepare meals for special events like the Annual Dinner, the Father–Son Dinner, and team dinners.

Poached pears with brie.

And the guacamole.

Oh, the guacamole.

It’s the stuff of dreams.

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or generations, Herberth Melgar has gotten the food right at Brunswick so generations of Brunswick boys could get it right in the classroom.

Or on the pitch.

Or the gridiron, the tennis court, or even on the stage at

Baker Theater.

Without a doubt, Melgar and the other chefs at Brunswick have a passion for preparing delicious food, and they bring that passion to the dining halls of Maher Avenue and King Street every day.

But they never lose sight of their unique mission.

This is food prepared with flair by some of the finest chefs in the area. More important, it’s fuel for the busy minds and growing bodies of scores of Brunswick boys.

Classwork, sports, community service and more — Brunswick boys are asked to fit it all in most every day, and they need fuel to propel them through.

It’s axiomatic. A good day in the classroom is powered by nutritious meals, and boys who stay late for crew (or hockey or lacrosse or …) need the right food to power their play.

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At Brunswick, this task falls each day to the talented chefs at Flik Independent School Dining.

Both Melgar and Executive Chef Billy LeVasseur prepare fun, healthful, and innovative food for ’Wick boys at every level.

Melgar is chef at the Upper School, while LeVasseur, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who worked for years in fine restaurants in Boston and on Nantucket, leads dining services at the Lower School and Middle School.

Both men are inspired in the kitchen — at the Middle School salad bar on a recent day, LeVasseur was proud to feature hydroponic lettuce shipped in straight from the farm in Preston, Conn., alongside purple plums and gorgonzola cheese.

“It’s a work of art,” LeVasseur raved as he dashed about before the lunch rush. “I love what I do. I’m always cooking.”

The truth is, these chefs are so busy preparing meals for more than 1,000 guests every day — including students and staff — they rarely have time to tell you — the recipe to their success.

Times of Brunswick sat down with the two for some Q&A about their longtime service to the Brunswick community.

It quickly became clear that Flik keeps pace with the highest standards in food selection and preparation — when queried about their cooking philosophy, in nearly every instance, Flik answered with enthusiasm: “Why, yes, we do!”

Here are some highlights of that get-together: Does Flik offer foods to meet the diverse needs of students, such as vegetarian, high-protein choices like no-nut butters and hummus?

Yes. Organic eggs?

Yes. Is food prepared in a kitchen free of partially hydrogenated oil (transfats) and monosodium glutamate?

Here, again, yes!

Both men also know that, when it comes to feeding kids, there’s no avoiding crowd-pleasers such as homemade ravioli and all-natural chicken tenders.

“My big favorite is always chicken wings with butter noodles,” said Ned Camel ’18, who also eats his vegetables: “The Caesar salad is always good, too.”

Krista Kern, a part-time Middle School art teacher, appreciates the home-style cooking, and the variety of food that’s offered.

“I’m always trying something new,” she said. “I cook at home, and sometimes I get ideas.”

Also appreciative is Kristine Brennan, a history teacher at the Upper School.

“The food is fantastic,” she said. “There are more varieties of vegetables here prepared in interesting ways than would ever happen at my house. I look forward to the way staff prepares fish on Fridays.”

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“From expansive, colorful salad bars to soups made from scratch, we’re here to fuel students’ bodies and minds through balanced nutrition, cultural experience, and educational programming in the dining room.

“We take great pride in knowing the significant role we play in students’ development at Brunswick School.”

The simple truth is that cooking for kids isn’t always easy, and getting them to eat right is often a tricky task of offering the right kind of food at the right moment.

Though he delights in the creative side of cooking, Melgar has never lost sight of this core mission.

This is not cooking for a restaurant, but is instead a vital part of Brunswick’s mission to educate the “whole boy.”

What about hormone-free milk and dairy products?

Of course, yes.

What about the deli? Are luncheon meats uncured, nitrate free?

Yes. Deli meat is sliced fresh, from turkey and roast beef roasted in-house, and the ham is nitrate-free as well.

Are meats hormone and antibiotic free?

Flik serves hormone and antibiotic free poultry and pork.

And what about high-fructose corn syrup?

With the exception of the ketchup, condiments are free of high-fructose corn syrup.

Whole grain cereals, granola, low-sugar yogurts and whole grain breads?

Here, again, the answer is yes.

Also joining in the conversation that day was Chris Clark, Flik’s Senior Director of Operations for the Northeast and Midwest regions.

Clark summed up the Flik mission of “Eat. Learn. Live.”

“Our chefs use fresh, local ingredients and world-class culinary techniques to provide students with an innovative, diverse menu,” he said.

“We are food educators, at the end of the day,” Melgar says.

“We are here to teach the boys about food, including different kinds of food from all over the world.”

Vietnamese, Indian, French, Chinese, Japanese, Ethiopian — in recent years, Brunswick boys have had the chance to sample cuisine from all over the world.

Melgar has also shared his skill with the Brunswick community by giving cooking demonstrations at the School’s “Multicultural Potluck Dinner.”

But it’s in the lunchroom where his work really shines.

On a recent day at Maher Avenue, boys enjoyed a Mediterranean Station with Italian choices such as soppressata salami, pecorino romano, roasted shallots, marinated black and green Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, champagne grapes, and crostini with roasted garlic.

Another feast was planned for Cinco de Mayo.

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For Melgar, passion for cooking started in his earliest days growing up on the family farm in El Salvador.

Back then, there was no choice. School started at 7 a.m., so the young Melgar and his nine brothers and sisters had to rise at 3 a.m. to help take care of the cows.

He watched his grandmother make the cheese for family meals,

“Our chefs use fresh, local ingredients and world-class culinary techniques to provide students with an innovative, diverse menu.”

and his education began.

Asked how he learned to cook, his response is unique.

“Slowly.”

Slowly, indeed.

Melgar started preparing food for Brunswick boys almost 30 years ago.

The year was 1985, and Melgar was hired as a chef for Flik. Ever since, Melgar has brought his passion for cooking to the kitchen at Maher Avenue.

That passion has not waned.

One recent addition to the breakfast bar is a poached egg and cheese sandwich with tomato and spinach.

And, remembering early lessons from his grandmother, Melgar last year prepared a homemade “queso blanco” for the salad bar.

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Flik invites local farmers to the Upper School dining hall to display fruits and vegetables and offer samples.

Faculty, staff, and even stu-

fruits and vegetables of Baldor Specialty Foods.

The company, located in Hunts Point, N.Y., dedicates itself to working with local farms

dents are able to fill bags with lo-

throughout the Northeast and

cal produce. At one recent event,

delivering the goods while at

the School hosted an indoor

their peak.

farmers’ market to showcase the

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FLEX TIME N e w G at e wa y f or T F elam exS t ports ime Na , m F iet n e ss & R e cr e at i o n

‘Green’ Natatorium Nears Completion B y K a th e r i n e O g d e n

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hen construction

And there’s more. The pool

is complete, Brunswick’s

water will be heated with excess en-

new subterranean

ergy recovered from the building’s

swimming complex may

dehumidifier and air conditioning

be more “green” than blue.

The new natatorium is on track to open in August, despite relentless winter weather that threatened

systems, and all the gray water will be processed and used for flushing toilets.

“That makes for a very energy-

to bring work on the Edwards

efficient building,” said H. Andy

Campus site to a standstill.

Fox, principal of Stone Harbor

Laboring through snow and extreme cold, crews poured the roof deck in early February, insulating

Land Company in Greenwich, which manages the project.

An even seven feet deep from

the complex from anything more

end to end, the state-of-the-art

Mother Nature might drop on us.

competition pool will serve as

The pool form itself was completed at the end of March, keeping the project on track to finish this summer.

homeport for Brunswick’s nascent water polo team.

The squad recently completed its fourth season with a second

The plan is to open the pool by

consecutive appearance in the

August 15, just in time for Bruns-

Liquid Four Tournament, and

wick’s water polo team to begin

excitement is building for the 2014

practice.

season in the new facility.

When finished, the complex will

Yet, thanks to some careful de-

showcase eco-friendly green tech-

sign and engineering, the pool will

nology in more ways than one.

serve more than just Upper School

Because it’s underground, the building will enjoy a geothermal

athletes.

A section of pool floor will rest

envelope that remains at a con-

on pistons, allowing staff to raise

stant 55 degrees, insulated from

and lower it to create an even

extremes of temperature.

depth for water polo for part of the

Even more, three sides and even

“That makes for a very energy-efficient building”

year, and a shallow end for fami-

the roof will be fully protected from

ly-friendly learn-to-swim classes on

the elements, while the roof will

other occasions.

have a function all its own — as a

It’s a win-win for the

ground-level turf football field for

Brunswick community and

Middle School boys.

the environment, too.

Left to right: Trustee William A. Schneider ’72 (P ’12, ’16) joined H. Andy Fox, principal of Greenwich’s Stone

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Harbor Land Company, which is managing construction, to assess progress toward completion of the new facility.

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of the

’Wick’s Strong and Broad Connections Open New Doors Young alumni are landing paid summer internships, thanks to a longstanding Brunswick business network, newly minted into the Brunswick Alumni Career Center.

ABOVE: Former Brunswick student Sam Waters ’11, now a Duke University junior, is pleased to be heading to Switzerland this summer to intern for Glencore Xstrata, a commodities firm.

School gatherings — from Home-

Alumni Relations, said the idea for

provide opportunities to reconnect

the Center came out of Brunswick’s

and renew these connections, but

longstanding, if informal, community

Brunswick has now taken its commit-

of business leaders.

ment a step further.

The Alumni Career Center seeks to

T

Jarrett Shine ’92, Director of

coming to Alumni Hockey — regularly

provide an official platform to connect he benefits of a

ing business network and its newly

young Brunswick alumni with business

Brunswick education extend

minted Brunswick Alumni Career

decisionmakers everywhere.

far beyond Commencement.

Center.

The Center is a win-win — employ-

“It really started organically,” Shine said. “We had alums calling us looking for opportunities.

“Some people say the Brunswick network is stronger than their college network,” he said.

Complete with its own website,

ers reach coveted Brunswick School

’11, Connor Koorbusch ’11, or John

the Center makes formal what has

graduates, many of whom are study-

cial” with a website was a natural

Baker ’12. Or Sam Waters ’11. Or Tom

long been informal — an exceptionally

ing at some of the most prestigious

progression. The School surveyed

Polak ’10.

strong network of successful alumni,

colleges and universities in the world.

the community about the project last spring, and response was tremendous,

Just ask Brendon Hardin

All five one-time Bruins recently

parents, and friends who together

And for those seeking work, the

secured internships in their chosen

offer talent and innovation of the

pool of career opportunities is among

fields thanks to the School’s outstand-

highest caliber.

the best.

The decision to “make it offi-

with almost 80 replies.

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A new website was launched in

“We’re very committed to helping young people with career opportunities.”

Juliet Tammenoms Bakker

Brunswick Alumni:

Sam Waters ’11 and parents are doing interesting things.”

“Taylor Woods was absolutely

February, and voilà: Employers can list

ing director of Longitude Capital

internship opportunities while young

Management, a private investment

’Wick alumni can post their resumés

firm that focuses on venture growth

and search out jobs.

investments in drug development and

So far, about 20 different companies have signed up to list internships, and about 23 alums are active on the site.

Brunswick mom Juliet Tammenoms Bakker, mother of Cameron Thrasher ’16 and Annabel Thrasher (GA ’19),

with career opportunities.”

Check out the new Brunswick Alumni Career Center at

BrunswickCareerCenter.org

Taylor Woods is a commodityfocused macro hedge fund launched

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was long before he left the

Upper School.

As a Brunswick senior, he tapped into the network to land a summer internship that began almost immediately after Commencement.

Today, Waters is a Duke University junior pleased to be heading to Switzerland this summer to intern for Glencore Xstrata, a commodities firm.

Waters credits an internship with Greenwich-based Taylor Woods Capital Management LLC for making that opportunity possible.

He interned at Taylor Woods each summer for the past three years, thanks to connections made at Brunswick.

“There are great opportunities for Brunswick students,” said Waters.

“The community is small and tight-knit

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in 2010 by founding partners Beau Taylor, Trevor Woods, and Bob Flicker.

at ’Wick: George ’19, Ted ’21, and Campbell ’21.

Woods has two Brunswick boys in kindergarten: Patrick ’26 and Jack ’26.

“I follow the markets every day now,” Waters said. “Taylor Woods sparked my interest in all this.

“That opportunity allowed me to develop this passion.”

Taylor Woods has actually hired two Brunswick interns in recent years, including Waters and Tom Polak ’10.

“We got to know them through connections we had with their parents that we had made through the School,” Taylor said. “We knew that both were tremendous young men and were confident that they would add value to our firm over the course of their internships.”

“We are definitely interested in

career network.

ropes,” he said.

The firm has deep connections at

saw a connection for Brunswick.

committed to helping young people

on the markets and teaching me the

Brunswick — Taylor has three boys

young people, and Bakker instantly

survey seeking interest in a ’Wick

a great deal of time educating me

business network for what it

The company has a Summer Analyst Program for college-age

hiring alums,” she said. “We’re very

and the entire team personally spent

recognized the Brunswick

medical technology.

was one of the first to respond to the

great, both founders Beau and Trevor

am Waters ’11

She is a founder and manag-

“ I couldn’t ask for anything better for a sophomore year internship.”

Power of the network

Brunswick Alumni:

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Brendon Hardin ’11

runswick alum

“I’ve met a lot of people who

Brendon Hardin ’11 was happy

helped me out along the way, from

to discover Longitude and

Brunswick and through Brunswick,”

its intersection with his own

he said.

interests in health care and finance.

An Amherst junior majoring in eco-

Longitude Capital did more than hire a Brunswick alum for its intern-

nomics, Hardin recently completed a

ship program. It also reached out to

paid, six-week internship at Longitude

GA and hired two GA alumnae as well.

after connecting with the company

“All of us who are working had

through a meeting with Brunswick

people help us and mentor us,” Ms.

Executive Director of Development

Bakker said. “Our firm feels strongly

Tom Murray.

about reaching out. We have a highly

“It was terrific,” Hardin said.

structured program that teaches

“(Longitude) really took me in as one

financial modeling skills and how to

of their own and tried to teach me as

evaluate investment opportunities.

much as they could. I really learned a lot.”

“ I’ve met a lot of people who helped me out a long the way, from Brunswick and through Brunswick.”

“We continue to be interested,” she said. “(These students) are all

The experience paid off. Hardin just accepted an offer for this summer

really talented. They are all really motivated.”

from Goldman Sachs.

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Connor Koorbusch ’11

onnor Koorbusch ’11

During his internship, Koorbusch

said. “I would be lucky to have Connor

is a University of Richmond

worked closely with portfolio

work with me again either at Avalon

junior who plays hockey for

managers and senior credit analysts

or at my next venture. I look forward

the Spiders and intends to

to develop detailed financial models

to continuing to be an active part

major in business administration, with

of companies being considered for

of the Brunswick Alumni Internship

a concentration in finance.

investment.

Program.”

Home for summer break last year,

He researched more than 50

Koorbusch, who just recently

Koorbusch saw his plans fall through

different companies who are highly

accepted a summer 2014 internship at

just before Associate Director of

leveraged issuers of loans and bonds.

Stifel Nicolaus, said Saah spent a lot of

Development Meghan McCarthy sent a note about the new career center.

“He was a valuable member of the team and made a meaningful impact

He responded, and quickly landed

to our work from day one,” said Saah,

a paid internship with Avalon Capital

father of Nick ’18 and Matthew ’22. “It

Management.

was a great pleasure having Connor

Co-founded by Brunswick dad

work with us for the summer. He is

Faris Saah, the company is a start-up

sharp, proactive with a strong work

alternative asset-management firm

ethic and fun to have on the team.

located in Greenwich and focused on the credit space.

“I’m a big fan of the Brunswick

time with him.

“ He was a valuable member of the team and made a meaningful impact to our work from day one.”

Faris Saah

“It was almost like he was a teacher. It really opened my eyes.

I definitely think down the line I’d want to work for a shop like Avalon.

“I couldn’t ask for anything better for a sophomore year internship.”

Alumni Internship program,” Saah

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For Students:

Knowledge Applied, More Knowledge Gained B y Ch a r l i e C a s s o l i ’1 5

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uring time as a

knowledge obtained from Brunswick

Brunswick student, one may

to many different fields of work.

learn many things, both in

Headmaster Tom Philip is a big

and out of the classroom.

advocate for student work outside of

From academic success, to athletic

achievements, many Brunswick Upper

the classroom.

He stresses the idea that “some of

School Students are well-rounded pu-

the things learned in the classroom

pils who succeed in many endeavors.

[can be used] in a real life situation.”

However, as a student, the ability

He also adds that working can be

to apply exercise theEve” great things Photo and credit: Ashley M. in cutline

good experience for students and that

taught at Brunswick is one of the most

jobs can be “fundamentally good” —

important aspects of our learning

especially as many “internships pay

process as scholars. Whether it be

you, it’s good to realize that work

in our own community, or in new

produces something.”

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environments, students apply their

Brunswick Alumni:

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John Baker ’12

ere’s another success

turn this summer, said the internship

story, courtesy of John

came with “lots of hands-on learning,”

Baker ’12.

and he has Brunswick to thank for it.

A Colgate University

sophomore majoring in economics

quickly (Brunswick) was able to come

with a minor in math, Baker interned

up with these opportunities, and how

with Dreadnought Capital Manage-

good they are,” Baker said. “It points

ment, thanks to connections made

to how strong the network is.”

through the new career center.

Brunswick dad Ken Rogozinski,

“(The network) is very, very strong and it’s definitely growing,” Hardin

serves as CEO of Dreadnought.

said. “It’s terrific to see a program

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It’s a theme that Hardin echoes.

father of Graham ’20 and Andrew ’17, Baker, who has been invited to re-

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“It was very impressive how

emerging for young alumni.”

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Power of the network

Exploring Career Options on Science’s Front Lines R

eed McMurchy ’15 will

McMurchy and his classmates visited

spend the summer on the front

the nearby lab and enjoyed a hands-on

ow a doctor and observe an operation.

“I don’t know if I want to be a

lines of medicine, thanks to an intern-

opportunity to learn skills needed to

surgeon, but I’m definitely interested

ship with the Orthopaedic Foundation

repair broken bones.

in science,” he said. “What I’m defi-

for Active Lifestyles in Cos Cob. McMurchy is a member of the

Now, the rising Brunswick senior will return for a summer internship.

Honors Science Research class taught

McMurchy said part of his work

by department Chair Dana Montanez.

will be patient outreach and research,

For a field trip last spring,

nitely interested in is science research.

“I’m really excited to do it,” he said.

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Teamwork with

Wings a musical theater miracle takes flight

A record number of students, faculty, and parents dedicated their time, talent, and passion to a hallmark staging of the Broadway hit musical Phantom of the Opera.

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Alex Montinaro ’15 played The Phantom and Zoe Morris (GA ’14) played Christine Daaé.

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oet W. H. Auden summed

spectacular production that captivat-

it up incisively: “There is

ed cheering, sellout audiences.

always another story, there is more than meets the eye.”

Based on the early-20th-century

And, as staging of Phantom set records on Broadway, it

novel by French writer Gaston

also substantially raised

Leroux, Phantom originally opened

the bar for participation in

scores of other, behind-the-scenes

on London’s West End in 1986 and on

the annual ’Wick/GA musical

stories, as well.

Broadway in 1988.

production.

In this case, much more — and

When Brunswick and Greenwich

With music by Andrew Lloyd

“Time! Blood! Heart!” English

Academy faculty, students, and

Webber and lyrics by Charles Hart

and Theater Teacher Seth Potter

parents united to stage the smash-hit

and Richard Stilgoe, it won seven

exclaimed. “It was just incredible! So

musical Phantom of the Opera at

1988 Tony Awards, including Best

many people came together to give so

Baker Theater in early

Musical — and now stands, as by far

much of their time, energy, and talent

March, the curtain

the longest-running production in

rose on a

Broadway history, with nearly

to this production.

11,000 performances during the

and most collaborative whole-school

musicians, and faculty members —

course of 26 years.

efforts I can remember,” he said.

all on one, giant project?

“Where else could you find almost 100 students, working along with dozens of parent volunteers, professional

“in phantom, nobody could stay on the sidelines”

Ridgley Knapp ’16

Eric Mertz ’14

“It was one of the single largest

“In Phantom,” he said, “nobody could stay on the sidelines.”

Potter underscored the School’s commitment to the entire process of staging a musical — to establishing and maintaining the highest standards and to involving every student and member of the extended community who wanted to be involved.

“Phantom brought more people into our theater program than ever before,” he said. “Every year, our goal is to involve as many students as possible in telling the story as professionally as possible.

“This year, that meant that the cast on stage was the largest ever,” he continued. “It also meant that many more students and parents had to be involved in the wings and behind the scenes — doing everything from sewing costumes, making scenery, and working with sound and lighting equipment, to doing dry-ice runs.

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Alicia Kiley (GA ’14), Katie Elam (GA ’14), Katie Morena (GA ’16), Darren Drittel (GA ’16), Phoebe Bloom (GA ’16), Paige Harty (GA ’16), Zoe Morris (GA ’14), and Addison Albano ’14

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“We all pitch in to make it come together,” he smiled. “The nature

and spirit of the collaboration really brought out the very best in everyone.

Theatrically, it honored the past and the present, and it also respected the contributions, large and small, of every individual.”

Phantom included a total onstage

“When the curtain goes up,” he said, “that’s what really shows.”

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To assemble the massive collection, Redmond

ehind the scenes,

trekked to two different cos-

Costume Designer Abby

tume sales at the Theatre Devel-

Redmond planned for and

opment Fund, tapped the sewing

managed the logistics of

talents of parents

wardrobe and make-up — creating

and students, and

cast of 53 Brunswick and GA Upper

a giant, character-by-scene Excel

credits Greenwich

Schoolers — about 10 to 15 more than

spreadsheet to account and prepare

Academy’s Megan

usual, Potter said. It even expanded

for every player’s needs and

Ormond for being

to welcome Middle Schoolers Caleb

transitions.

“enormously helpful” in lending costumes for

Osemobor ’18, who worked on sound, and actor Gabriel Mehra ’20, whose three older brothers, now alumni, had

For an up-close look at Abby’s oversized production spreadsheet, visit bwick.org/tob_spring14_abby

dancers.

Then, “fitting” was a process that spanned seven to nine weeks.

all been deeply involved with ’Wick’s

“When you do a show like this,

theater program.

you spend a lot of time being overwhelmed,” Redmond admitted. “You wonder how it will all come together.

Then it does!”

But it’s work, not magic. “There’s no way I could have done a show this size without the tremendous help of parent volunteers,” she said.

As rehearsals and backstage preparation progressed, student “self

Branden Davis ’15, Alex Prout ’15, and Salvatore Cavicchio ’15

reliance” became essential.

“The show was so big, we just

In the wings, 23 students served on

A child of parents who were

couldn’t do for them what we have

the production crew, under the techni-

professional dancers, Redmond has

in the past,” she said. “Student actors

cal direction of Matthew Kirby-Smith.

“always loved being backstage.”

had to learn how to apply their own

She began strategic thinking about

make-up, manage their own costume

members always emphasize dedi-

Phantom as soon as the decision was

changes, and carry their weight as part

cation and professionalism at every

made to do the show.

of the team.

Both on and off stage, faculty

level. “It’s an extended process,” Potter explained. “The faculty leads that process not only by teaching, but also by example.

“As a designer,” she said, “I can’t turn it off.”

The production required about

“Through rehearsals and performances, the students really held each other to an incredibly high standard

225 different costumes — only four of

of professionalism,” she said. “If

which were rented for the occasion.

someone slacked off, another student

doing their own parts and in holding

“I don’t try to keep an exact count,”

would say, ‘Hey, pick it up! You’ve got

each other accountable to the highest

Redmond said. “It’d drive me crazy.”

to do your part.’”

“In turn, students really respond in

standards.

“there is always another story, there is more than meets the eye.”

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Teamwork with

Wings

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edmond and Upper School Theater Technical

basic plan, which “always evolves,”

Director Matthew Kirby-Smith

Kirby-Smith said. “The final set was

supervised a larger-than-ever

very similar to the original plan.”

stage and production crew — about 10 to 15 more students than usual.

“We had a very strong group this year,” Kirby-Smith said. The “core” team of student technicians recruited

That collaborative result involved students and parents, experts and novices, dedicated technicians and part-time newcomers.

“This was the first show for which

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n Phantom, “the music of the night” makes all the difference. Vocals and instrumentals came together under the direc-

tion of Choral Teacher Alexander Constantine.

“Enthusiasm generates ambition,” Constantine said. “Going in, everybody felt it was a real honor to be part

friends and fellow students to help

fathers came in to build things,”

of this show. Students knew that this

mount a production the size of

Kirby-Smith continued. “We put out a

was something special — and they just

Phantom.

call for expertise: Four dads answered.

devoured it.

“Normally, I have to install all the Katie Elam (GA ’14)

Creation of the set began with a

“The parent support was outstand-

“It was exciting to be part of a

over-stage rigging,” Kirby-Smith ex-

ing,” Kirby-Smith said. “They went

show everyone knows,” he continued.

plained. “This year, an honors student

above and beyond.”

“That excitement came across in how

was exceptionally qualified and took

After Saturday evening’s final

hard they worked.”

over the entire job. That opened up

performance, Kirby-Smith deemed

time for me to focus on adding more

Phantom “the smoothest run musical

as well as practice at home. “Every-

scenic units.

we’ve ever had.” (“But don’t tell Seth I

body — and I mean everybody — did

said that,” he added.)

their homework,” Constantine said.

“Our backstage talent pool enabled us to stage a production that

“The students learned a lot, worked

Vocals required group rehearsals

Phantom was resounding in its

was much more scene-specific,” he

to an amazing standard of profession-

proof that “the arts are really and

said. “We gained a lot by ‘repurposing’

alism, and had fun,” he smiled. “It’s

truly alive and thriving at our School,”

every single scenic unit we own — in-

a high school musical. Those are the

Constantine said. “We’re small,

cluding sets we constructed and saved

most important measures.”

but we’re great!

from many years past.”

“the parent support was outstanding. they went above and beyond”

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“I couldn’t be prouder of the stu-

Greenwich Academy augmented the

dents, and of what we accomplished in

traditional mix. “The GA dancers really

working together.”

added a level.”

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elly Albano (P ’14), Brunswick Parents’ Associa-

When the curtain rose, “everything seemed to be one,” she said.

tion Upper School Arts Chair-

“As we were working,” Albano re-

man, coordinated the work of

called, “a dad approached me and said,

dozens of parent volunteers.

‘I can’t believe how cool this is!’

“The whole parent group came

“There’s no question this year’s

together as a team,” she said, thinking

crew of parent volunteers was larger

back over the roster of contributors.

than ever,” she said. “For many people,

“We were all knee-deep in it all the

staging of Phantom really opened a

time — Saturdays, Sundays, stitching,

new window on the excellence and

sewing, painting sets, planning meals,

professionalism of Brunswick’s theater

hanging mirrors. It was crazy, but

department.

really fun. And the energy was just infectious!”

“enthusiasm gener ates ambition” The opportunity offered parents

“The cast and crew delivered a show that will definitely stand the test of time,” she said. “This production was a unique showcase of the talent we share with GA in theater and dance.

“We’re truly fortunate to have a cutting-edge performing arts faculty who, like the coaches at ’Wick, know

the chance to make hands-on

their players and how to maximize

contributions while seeing their own

their potential.”

children and other students deeply

For Potter, Redmond, Kirby-Smith,

engaged in a complex and creative

and Constantine, the annual collabo-

group endeavor.

ration is “tremendously gratifying.”

“The kids were just amazing,”

“Working in the theater, we get

Albano said. “To watch this group of

the chance to discover things about

students in rehearsal was to see how

ourselves,” Potter said. “And working

involved and professional every single

together, we get to do so while we’re

one was.

discovering things about each other.

“This year, in particular,” Albano

“It’s truly a remarkable process,”

noted, “the production included

he said, “and one in which everybody,

an equal balance of singing and

both onstage and in the wings, both

dancing.” A troupe of 14 dancers from

gives and receives in taking part.”

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happened almost by

and then blossomed into an abundant

able transformation Jeff and Leslie

What will they miss most? Easy

chance.

landscape of professional and person-

characterized in an easy banter of

question. “The boys,” Leslie smiled.

al accomplishments.

completing each other’s thoughts.

“Sorry, colleagues! You can replicate

After graduating from the University of Virginia

Jeff was appointed Director of

“In balance, it’s been great,” Jeff

adult relationships, but where could

and searching for a teaching job in

Admissions in 1987, a position he

said. “When we arrived, Brunswick

you find so many wonderful boys, all

1982, Jeff Harris stopped in Greenwich

held until 2010, when he became

was so small! The best of the change

in one place?”

for an overnight with Will Barnum, a

As the clock ticks toward June,

fellow alumnus of The Hill School, in

their home of 22 years on Patterson

Pottstown, Penn.

Ave. is under agreement — and, pack-

“There’s a little school here in

ing up, they’re “at a pause,” weeding

town you should think about,” said

through and negotiating proper

Barnum, whose brother, Nathaniel ’82,

berths for more than two decades’

was about to graduate. And so Harris

worth of accumulated memories.

submitted a resumé.

“I’ll come across something and say, ‘How cool is it to see this again?’”

The rest, as they say, is history: Harris became a Brunswick teacher

Leslie said. “But, then, Jeff will want to

and lacrosse coach in September 1982.

hang on to it.”

“Jeff and I had gotten married in

“It’s all part of the process,” Jeff

May,” his wife, Leslie, explained. “We

conceded.

moved to Greenwich in August. I took

“When we came to Brunswick,

my senior-year classes at Manhattan-

we never could have dreamed of all

ville and transferred the credits to

this,” he said, casting a figurative

graduate from UVa in 1983.” She

and good-natured glance toward the

joined Brunswick’s part-time faculty

Director of Athletics. Leslie served as

was creation of the King Street

the following September.

a teaching intern, 3rd-grade teacher,

Campus . . .”

“We originally thought we’d be here for just a few years,” Jeff recalled.

Nearly 32 years later, after agreeing between themselves to postpone

and Spanish teacher, working in all

“There’s a bit of nostalgia for

divisions, and taking occasional time

the days when we were all in one

off to raise two children — son Carter

place and could know every boy and

’05 and daughter Tyler (GA ’07).

colleague,” Leslie continued, “but not

a decision until last September, Leslie

In 2000–2001, the family was

and Jeff decided “all good things must

granted a year’s leave to travel to

Upper Schoolers had to share the

come to an end.”

Adelaide, Australia, a destination

same lunchroom.”

After retiring in June, they’ll return

of previous lacrosse-related trips.

much for the days when Middle and

Still, they agreed,

to Charlottesville, Va., where Leslie

“It also helped us to set up a visit

the “sense of commu-

plans to start a gardening business,

to Australia for a Brunswick

nity and tenor or tone

with Jeff as chief financial officer and

lacrosse team a few years later,”

of the place would be

strategic partner in the new venture.

Jeff remembered.

very recognizable” to

The couple’s original plans for a short Greenwich stopover sprouted

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Along with their family, Brunswick itself grew and changed — a remark-

a visitor returning again for the first time in more than 30 years.

crowd of his own recollections.

“In the vision for the School, in the leadership, in everything — we’ve just been so tremendously fortunate.”

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Winter Sports

Wrapup

FIGHTING spirit.

SPIRIT. fighting POSITIVE ATTITUDE. GROWING STRENGTH.

and two new england crowns.

By Michae l Ke nne dy ’99 Many ventured

into the athletic

teams both faced more adversity

The hockey and basketball

facilities on King

than expected, but each squad

Street — or the

found reward within its individual

Greenwich YMCA

season.

— to seek respite

Squash players and wrestlers

from the snow and consistently

added to the proud histories of their

frigid temperatures of the winter

sports at Brunswick with another

months.

pair of exceptional campaigns.

Once indoors, they all had

plenty of thrilling action to watch.

teams created many exciting mo-

ments throughout the winter and

Swimmers continued to build

their young program and secured

gave all those in search of warmth

the School’s first-ever victories

— well, perhaps not hockey fans —

in the pool. In addition, fencers

reason to celebrate.

dueled with their competition mightily on the piste.

James Granuth ’15

To be certain, Brunswick

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Yousef Hindy ’15

The Bruins’ only two losses

With the graduation of

that Brunswick players consistently

— one coming in the National

Murphy, arguably one of

achieve this level of success as the

Championship match — were to

Brunswick’s best-ever, the Bruins

competition becomes tougher and

Avon Old Farms, a team loaded

will need to fill a significant gap in

tougher each year.

with three Egyptian standouts on

both talent and leadership in the

its roster.

years to come.

In 2013–14, it was no different, as the Bruins found themselves

Brunswick bested AOF at

“Hayes has taught the younger

right back near the top among

the New England tournament,

guys a lot,” Yacobucci said. “He

Head coach Jim Stephens has built

their rivals — amassing an 18–2

however, as strength up and down

showed us how important it is to

one of the most accomplished squash

record and capturing another New

the lineup was the key to victory on

view ourselves as a team — in what

programs in the nation over the

England title. The team also boast-

that weekend.

many view as an individual sport.

course of his 30 years at the helm.

ed two U.S. Squash High School

Murphy, a co-captain, led the

Brunswick teams have won 12

All-Americans in senior Hayes

way by finishing 4th in the top

New England crowns since 1996.

Murphy and sophomore David

bracket. In the 2nd flight,

They’ve played in the finals of the

Yacobucci.

Yacobucci ’16 placed 3rd. Jarret

“This year’s team proved that

National Championship six times

they are one of the best ever to

since the tournament began in 2005.

wear a Brunswick uniform,”

There are 19 — yes, 19 — alum-

On the bottom half of the ladder, Brunswick made it a

squash. Six of those young men are

England’s by a 19-point margin is a

clean sweep — with Yousef

captains. (For more on these dis-

remarkable feat — especially given

Hindy ’15, John Fitzgerald ’15,

tinguished young alumni, see page

the increased number of interna-

co-captain Billy Berner ’14, and

62 of the Alumni Notes section of

tional players now competing in

Tyler Carney ’17 all winning

this issue.)

the league.”

individual championships in

2014

Hindy and Odrich will lead the way as captains next season.

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ors at #3.

Stephens said. “To win the New

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going forward.”

Odrich ’15 earned runner-up hon-

ni currently playing collegiate

squash SQUASH

We’ll look to build upon his legacy

David Yacobucci ’16

their respective draws.

Hayes Murphy ’14

wrestling

Winter Sports

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Leadership Inspires 10th Tourney Victory Senior leadership defined the

Gregg Nabhan ’14

Jack Jones ’15

Brunswick wrestling team in 2013–14.

Captains Jimmy Bell, Gregg Nabhan, Evan Jonokuchi, and Owen Schubert spearheaded a veteran Bruins’ lineup that rolled to a 16–1 season record — including BIT, FAA, and Western New England titles.

The New England tournament victory was Tim Ostrye’s 10th in his distinguished tenure as head coach.

“Each year, we set a goal to win that tournament, and to do it for the first time since 2010 is pretty special,” Ostrye said. “I’m happy for our group of seniors, who hadn’t won one before. They get to go out on top.”

Wick’s rivals from Greenwich High School were responsible for the only loss on the season slate — in what was certainly one of the most anticipated and attended events of the winter on King Street.

“It was a low moment for our guys to lose, but the way they rebounded in the weeks to follow said a lot about their character,” assistant coach John Martin said.

“They came to practice the next day with a renewed motivation and work ethic.”

They saw gritty, accomplished wrestlers everywhere they looked.

Lucas Bell ’16

Schubert and Bell, in fact, both earned their 100th career matchwins this year, and Nabhan wrestled for the extent of the season with a torn ACL. “These guys set the example, and the younger kids followed their lead,” Martin said. “It was special to see that kind of dynamic develop as the season progressed — and it was the main reason for our success.”

The graduating class will leave a significant void, no doubt, but Coach Ostrye’s teams are known for rising to the challenges that come with each new season.

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This mature response did not come as a surprise to the coaches, who all knew that their team was laden with outstanding senior leaders and proven winners.

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Matteo Esposito ’15

on the ice and in the locker room,” VanBelle said. “They’ve all been part of the program’s climb up the ranks.”

Nick Jermain ’14

Sebbi Foster ’14

With the return of a talented core of youth and experience — led by captain-elects Faulkner

Teams often identify particular

One-goal defeats — seven of

patches of a season when deter-

them in all — stifled any momen-

and Tommy Dunleavy ’15 — that

mining their overall success.

tum being generated throughout

climb hopes to continue

the season.

during the 2014–15 season

They look to a string of key victories that pushed them over the top and into the playoffs.

Or, in contrast, they focus on a

“It’s a little painful to think have been the difference,” head coach Ron VanBelle said. “We just

nated them from contention.

couldn’t get on that roll — couldn’t

the results, this year’s Brunswick

find that winning edge.

“I don’t think it was a question

hockey team will find neither.

of work ethic or desire, though.

There were no extensive winning

I’m proud of the way the team

streaks and no lengthy losing skids.

competed — whether at practice or

The Bruins never won more than

in tight games. That is what’s most

two games in a row and never lost

important.”

more than two, either.

In the end, they finished with a

Captains Mark Esposito ’14, Sebbi Foster ’14, and Mike

14–13 record and narrowly missed

Faulkner ’15 were keys in the devel-

out on a bid to the New England

opment of that spirited mentality.

Large School Tournament for a

They were complemented by a

second straight year.

veteran group of seniors in Liam

Wins against Founders League

Ferguson, Brendan May, Henry

opponents Westminster and

Hobbs, Alex McDonald, and

Hotchkiss, as well as a 4–0 shutout

Nick Jermain — the team’s

of Belmont Hill, could not propel

leading scorer.

the Bruins onto that defining streak they needed.

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that one win here or there could

miring stretch of losses that elimiOddly enough, when examining

at Hartong Rink.

Henry Hobbs ’14

“We’ll miss those guys — both

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basketball

Positive Attitude in Facing Adversity Brunswick’s basketball team had

Henry Taylor ’14

a season that many might quickly wish to forget.

The Bruins won only seven games on the year. They finished sixth in the FAA. They bowed out in the opening round of the tournament — ending their season far earlier than anyone expected.

Head coach Robert Taylor, however, was not one to dwell on those facts while reflecting upon the winter inside Dann Gymnasium.

“From a win-loss perspective, it was not the type of season we’re used to,” Taylor admitted, “but the

but they continued to encourage

example with their competitive

team consistently gave 100 percent.

and motivate each other on and off

approach to practice each day.

They were fiercely competitive in

the court for the extent of the year.

every game. And they maintained

They never stopped putting forth

we hoped,” Wadsworth said, “but

a positive attitude despite the

the effort,” Taylor said.

it was still a rewarding season.

results.”

The Bruins could not generate

In difficult stretches of a long

“The team didn’t do as well as

We learned that we needed to rely

season, coaches often have to rely

upon one another — and stick

any momentum after early-season

on their leadership, and Taylor had

together as a team — in adverse

victories over Belmont Hill and

a pair of experienced veterans in

situations.”

Loomis Chaffee and — in the brunt

senior co-captains Dylan

of the FAA schedule — they lost a

Wadsworth and Henry Taylor.

handful of games that came down to the closing minutes.

“It would have been easy for the boys to go in the other direction,

With a combined seven varsity

With those lessons in mind, Nacho Nwana ’16 — the Bruins’ leading scorer — and rising senior

letters between them, Wadsworth

Billy O’Malley will lead a core of

and Taylor worked hard to keep

young, athletic players back onto

team morale high and set the

the court in 2014–15.

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Billy O’Malley ’15 and Sean Morris ’17

Dylan Wadsworth ’14

Ryan Hardin ’14

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swimming SWIMMING Poised to Prevail in a Pool of Their Own

Brunswick swimmers were back

Thomas Errichetti ’16 and

in the pool for their second season

Henry Ren ’16, in fact, both quali-

of competition in 2013–14 — a

fied for the Division I Champion-

year that further established their

ships held at the end of the season

program as one to keep an eye on

— each representing Brunswick

in the future.

quite well against New England’s

Captain Scott DeAngelo ’14 led a healthy contingent of 22 swimmers,

best.

“Aside from DeAngelo, all of our

the majority of whom were under-

key performers and up-and-comers

classmen, to a 4–9 dual meet record

will return next season,” Tillman

against a slate of experienced com-

said, “so that fact is very encourag-

petition. Those four wins — over

ing as we look ahead.”

Chase Collegiate, Hamden Hall,

Will Powers ’17

Marcus Lake ’16

The most exciting reason for

Cheshire Academy, and North-

optimism, though, has to be the

field-Mount Hermon — accounted

imminent opening of Brunswick’s

for the first in school history.

new natatorium on the Edwards

“Our boys will be able to increase

the future of Brunswick swimming

“The program is healthy and

Campus. The state-of-the-art facili-

their stamina with that kind of

does appear bright, indeed.

growing, and as a team, our times

ty is scheduled to be completed this

regimen — and their times will

are beginning to drop,” head coach

summer and will serve as the home

only go down.

Eric Tillman said. “We aren’t a

of the Bruins’ water polo and

contender at this point, but we did

swim teams.

earn some notice from the more

“Instead of 45 minutes of prac-

established programs at the large

tice time per day, we’ll be ramped

league meets.”

up to two hours,” Tillman noted.

Andrew Israel ’16

Scott DeAngelo ’14

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“In addition, new coach Aaron Montgomery will bring a greater

Captain-elects Julian Ronda, Grant Pierce, and Conor Winston — all rising seniors — will lead the way in 2014–15.

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Anson Mersereau ’14

fencing On Solid Ground to Move Ahead

Coaches Jake Turner and Jose Samora also pointed to a match versus Greenwich High School as a notable moment: Austin

Austin Sammons ’18

Sammons ’18 and Will Nash ’17 won five of six bouts to secure the “W” for the men’s foil team on Austin Sammons ’18

that occasion.

“This year’s team put us on solid

As each season passes, there are

ground moving forward,” Turner

clear signs of growth within the

said. “We’ve set ourselves up to

Brunswick fencing program.

be very competitive in both the

In 2013–14, for example, Bruin

Connecticut and New York fencing

fencers wielded all three of their

communities based on our youth

sport’s weapons — the saber, the

and new-found experience.”

foil, and the épée — for the first

Sammons, who will enter the

time in competition. Participation

Upper School next year, will be a

also spanned across the broadest

significant part of that promising

range of grade levels in the team’s

future. The two-year varsity vet-

recent history.

eran will finally meet the age and

The results seem to be improving as well.

Led by senior captain Eric Mertz, the team compiled a record of 4–8 in the regular season.

grade-level requirements to fence

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at the State Tournament, where Turner expects him to have a shot at the title.

Newly elected captain Grant

Highlights included a victory over

MacFaddin ’15 will lead the Bruins

Masters, as well as pair of well-

into what is certain to be an excit-

fenced bouts against Hackley.

ing 2014–15 season on the piste.

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BEYOND THE BOOKS

n e w s a n d n ot e w ort h y e v e n ts

New Adventure in Bright Blue

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Second-grader Christian Thomas ’24

structures in traditional outdoor play

navigates his way through a structure

areas — that encourages creativity,

created with components of the

learning, social development, move-

Lower School’s new Imagination Play-

ment, and, above all, fun! To learn

ground. Imagination Playground is a

more about this exciting addition to

safe and innovative equipment system

the Lower School’s resources, visit

of loose parts — unlike stationary

ImaginationPlayground.com.

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BEYOND the BOOKS

Summer To Bring Broader Horizons

IN

June, Brunswick will begin an initiative to do “good for good’s sake,” as Headmaster

Thomas W. Philip wrote.

Early this year, in a decision sure to brighten the lives of scores of Greenwich public school boys, Brunswick’s Board of Trustees opted to join the Horizons Program.

Horizons seeks to help public school children of limited financial means find success in school and to set high goals for themselves, including high school

H O R I Z O N S :

“

Good for

Good’s Sake ”

2,500

S t u d e n t s in

13 States

graduation.

Founded in 1963,

Those involved in starting Horizons at Brunswick include (left to right) Dr. William McKersie, Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools; Lorna Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Horizons National; Marianne Ho Barnum, Executive Director of Horizons at Brunswick; and Thomas W. Philip, Headmaster of Brunswick School.

than 50 percent of

and growing. Last year, 2,500 stu-

students eligible for

dents participated in the program

free or reduced-price

in 13 states.

meals.

At Brunswick, the program will

the program harnesses the facilities

Starting this summer, classes

of independent schools during the

will be offered to Greenwich public

separate Horizons at Brunswick

summer months and on weekends

school boys identified by their

Board of Trustees, under the lead-

during the school year.

schools as needing the greatest

ership of Maryellen Feeley,

level of academic support.

P ’18, and managed by Marianne

Currently, Connecticut has the largest “achievement gap” — the

Horizons at Brunswick will

be overseen by a newly created and

Ho Barnum, Director of Multicul-

increasing rate at which disadvan-

begin with two classes of 15 boys

taged public school students fall

each in kindergarten and 1st grade.

behind their peers each year — in

The boys will be invited back each

parts,” Barnum said. “Brunswick

the entire country, and Greenwich

summer through 8th grade.

boys will learn and Horizons boys

has one of the highest in the state.

To address this problem, Bruns-

“The need is real and Brunswick is perfectly positioned to help in

wick will partner with three Green-

a significant way,” said Headmas-

wich public schools (Julian Curtiss,

ter Thomas W. Philip. “Good for

Hamilton Avenue, and New

good’s sake, to be sure!”

Lebanon), two of which have more

turalism and Inclusion.

“There will be learning on all

will learn. They’ll learn from each other.

“This will be a huge benefit to our whole community,” she said.

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“ T here will be learning on all parts.

Brunswick boys will learn and Horizons boys will learn. They’ll learn from each other.”

Nationally, Horizons is large

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BEYOND the BOOKS

Southbound with Handsome

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fter 12 years at

visiting families and students alike.

Brunswick, English Teacher

Day in and day out, “man, dog, and

and Upper School Director of

Upper School front lawn” mingled in

Admissions Steve Garnett is

an iconic portrait of togetherness,

heading south with his family to teach

a happy reminder of Brunswick’s

English at Charleston Day School in Charleston, S.C. Garnett arrived at Brunswick in September 2002 to become a 5th-grade assistant teacher, as well

capacity for friendliness

“I grew up at Brunswick.

I really did.”

and good nature.

Paige Montinaro (P ’15, ’18) has served as Garnett’s assistant in admissions since 2012.

as a football and lacrosse

“Steve has been an

coach. After one year, he moved

absolutely wonderful boss and friend,”

to the Upper School as an English

she said. “He’ll really be missed by the

teacher, adding directorship of Upper

boys and their families. He’s filled a

School admissions to his roster of

special place in their lives, mentoring

responsibilities in 2010.

them and acting like a brother and a

“I grew up at Brunswick,” Garnett said, reflectively. “I really did.”

Indoors and outdoors, year round,

dad away from home.

“I’ve been able to witness that for the last two years,” she said. “It’s been

Garnett and his golden retriever,

a real privilege — incredibly inspiring

Handsome, greeted and welcomed

and touching.”

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Fond Farewell for A Marathon ‘Giver’

AT

the end of this

their teacher for her fun-loving style.

School year, Brunswick

“Fourth-graders need a ‘deter-

will say goodbye to

mined sense of lightness,’” Signer

longtime 4th-grade

said. “Kim has that and more. She’s

teacher Kim Iorillo (P ’18).

a real pro and knows how to pull the

Known for her “verve” and her

best out of the boys.”

“California vibe,” Iorillo is moving to Munich, Germany, for some adventure with her family.

She has taught at Brunswick for 18 years.

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“She will be missed,”

“I’ve loved she said. every minute Iorillo is also known for of my time courageously stepping forward to donate stem cells here.” in 2011. She first registered as a

“I’ve loved every minute of my time

donor in the spring of 1996, her very

here,” she said.

first year at Brunswick.

A California native who runs

Fifteen years later, she got a phone

marathons in her spare time, Iorillo

call indicating she was a match for a

is known for giving “110 percent” to

patient in need of a transplant.

anything she does.

Later that year, she spent the day

“If Kim is going to run, she’s going

hooked up to a machine that draws

to run a marathon,” Lower School

blood, collects stem cells and then

Head Katie Signer said. “If she’s

returns the blood to the donor.

going to run a marathon, she’s going

Iorillo, her husband, and son A. J.

to qualify for Boston.”

’18, are moving to Germany for a year

Lower School students appreciated

of adventure.

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BEYOND the BOOKS

M odel U N

’Wick’s ‘Best Delegates’ Honored

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wo Brunswick Upper

North American Invitational Model

Schoolers were honored

UN organized by Georgetown.

with Best Delegate awards

Interest in Brunswick Model UN

The boys represented Canada

at a Model United Nations

conference at Georgetown University earlier this year.

up for the Cornell event while six

boys this age.

“The fun part about it is once they

in a crisis committee called NATO

attended the Georgetown University

start getting into it,” Berrier said,

Summit.

conference.

“they actually go and talk to each

The Brunswick Model UN Club

Anson Mersereau ’14, president

problems not often considered by

has been picking up — 12 boys signed

Mikel Berrier, a Brunswick French

participated in two Model UN confer-

teacher and the group’s faculty

of the Brunswick Model UN Club,

ences this year, one at Georgetown

advisor, said students not only build

and George Goodfriend ’15 were both

and the other earlier this spring at

thinking and social skills, but they

given the nod for their work at the

Cornell University.

are also asked to think about global

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other outside of committee session.

“The whole weekend turns into a game of diplomacy,” he said.

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03 G eorge Goodfriend ’15 (third from left)

and Anson Mersereau ’14 (fourth from left) 04 Ashim Vaish ’14 05 K eshav Raghavan ’17 (left foreground)

participates in a session.

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Ashim Vaish ’14 07 A nson Mersereau ’14 (left) and

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BEYOND the BOOKS

In Middle School: Writing Rocks!

By Mike Pastore ’20

Top Honors for Science Excellence

F

or the second year

Brunswick boys were well

running, Brunswick boys

represented among the winning

have picked up honors at

projects — 18 boys from science

the Connecticut Science

teacher Dana Montanez’s Honors

& Engineering Fair.

Held each March at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., the Fair

Science Research course were named finalists.

Here’s the rundown of ’Wick stu-

Writing rocks in the Middle School. Writing was also fun in the Lower School.

In Lower School, there was a lot more creative writing. But now, in Middle School, most of the writing is nonfiction. But then we were asked to write a short story about anything we wanted.

The possibilities were endless! I chose

this year drew about 600 students

dents selected for honors, along with

from 120 Connecticut schools.

the title of their projects:

Ryan Callaghan ’16 and Thomas Kern

Mahesh Raman ’15 and Reed

The next day, one of the kids said he woke up

’16. Project: The future of armor:

McMurchy ’15. Project: The effect

in the middle of the night because he had a

Inspired by the dactyl club of the

of temperature, pH, and dissolved

nightmare about it!

Mantis shrimp.

oxygen on halophilic desalination.

to write about an alien. After getting it back from Mrs. Duennebier, my English teacher, I let several other boys in my grade read it.

Jamie MacFarlane ’16 and Andreas

Cooper Robinson ’15. Project: The use

Kern ’16. Project: Converting mechan-

of bioluminescent bacteria to measure

ical energy from crosswalk traffic

persistent levels of water pollution.

using piezoelectricity.

Chase Stitzer ’15 and Alex Montinaro

Angus Fraser ’16 and David Ruf ’15.

’15. Project: An investigation of hori-

Project: Comparative efficiencies of

zontal gene transfer by way of organ-

magnetically levitating train systems

elle capture: Arabidopsis to Rapa.

in and out of a vacuum chamber.

friend said he would pay $5 to own the story.

I am really happy to have gotten this fiction assignment. Who knows? Maybe it will be turned into a movie!

Here’s an excerpt from the first story, written in January: The Being from Another Planet: Part I

Sivan Sud ’14. Project: Brilliant bioplas-

In a city built on the coast of California,

Alessandro Mariani ’16. Project: An

tic: A comparative analysis of strength

on a beach near a famous hotel, in the

investigation studying the effect of

in various bioplastics.

dead of night, a dark figure sat down on

the pseudomonas bacteria in a salt H2O environment.

Christian Tanner ’15. Project: Nodule

Chris Peisch ’16. Project: An investi-

symbiosis with Rhizobia.

gation of the effects of high-fructose corn syrup on growth, phenotype, and protein production in Caenorhabditis elegans.

induction in Arabidopsis to promote

tion into enteric symbionts and their effects on the interaction between gliadin and anti-gliadin antibodies.

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a bench. In his hand he held a secret military file. He knew they were watching him.

He was paranoid, constantly looking over his shoulder. What he was looking for, he

Eric Ganshaw ’16 and Nick VanBelle

didn’t completely know. He stood up and

’16. Project: External digestion of

began walking down the beach. He walked

cellulose utilizing enteric symbionts

halfway to the end of the beach, and then

from the termite gut.

quickened his pace . . .

Kevin Pendo ’15. Project: An investiga-

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Another offered me $5 for a sequel to my story (which I have not written yet). Another

Left to right: Ryan Callaghan ’16, Thomas Kern ’16, Reed McMurchy ’15, Mahesh Raman ’15, Andreas Kern ’16, and Jamie MacFarlane ’16

To be continued in the fall of 2014.

Happy summer, everyone!

BEYOND the BOOKS

Opportunity to ‘Experience the World’

T

he Off-Campus Study

“Attending SEGL was the part

part of School Year Abroad.

Program, chaired by Tucker

of my high school experience that I

Hastings, is generating

didn’t know I needed,” Grant said.

new summertime study abroad

Also thriving is Brunswick’s

some exciting momen-

“It gave me a priceless opportunity

program.

tum — with four students having

to experience the world outside of

So far, 13 boys have signed

chosen to spend time away from

the environment where I’ve spent

up for summertime language

Brunswick during the 2013-14

the majority of my life.

immersion through the new

academic year.

“We’ve gotten tremendous feedback from Brunswick students about their experiences and from

“Now, I’m excited to bring many of my new perspectives back to Brunswick.” other students have gained new

contributions,” Hastings said.

perspectives through participation

“We’ve seen real growth in those

in the program.

Grant MacFaddin ’15, who

Immersion Program (FLIP).

Students have signed up

In addition to MacFaddin, three

the programs about our students’

who have participated.”

McKinnon Foreign Language

for programs in Argentina, Spain, France, and Italy.

“Now that we’ve formalized the process for students

Griffin Thomas ’16 spent the

studying abroad during the

fall semester at King’s Academy,

summer, it has been telling to

studied at the School for Ethics and

a world away in the country of

see how many boys are willing

Global Leadership in Washington,

Jordan. Scott Voigt ’16 studied at

and excited to commit to at least

D.C., during the fall semester,

the Island School in the Bahamas

four weeks of language study,”

is a true testament to Hastings’

during the spring semester. Will

Hastings said.

statement.

Hash ’14 spent the year in Italy as

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Hosts To Become Guests in Buenos Aires Ciporin offered a telling perspective on the experience with his Argentinian counterpart, Jero: “Jero seemed to most enjoy simply spending time with other kids. His quick assimilation into my group

A

of friends made it clear to me s part of Brunswick’s

that teenagers, regardless of

McKinnon Foreign Lan-

their nationalities, inherently

guage Immersion Program

have similar interests and are

(FLIP), the School wel-

quick to befriend one another.

comed five boys from Northlands

“Jero and I have been keep-

School in Buenos Aires, Argentina,

ing in touch since he left, and I

for a three-week stay in February.

look forward to spending time

Their hosts — Marshall Dickson ’15, Owen Gerber ’15, Peter Ciporin ’15, Duke Guadalupe ’16, and

Grant MacFaddin ’15

with him again in Argentina this June.”

Tucker Hastings, FLIP’s

Alexander Kutner ’16 — helped to

director, added, “It proved

immerse their Argentinian guests

valuable to the School to have

in the daily life of a Brunswick

the five Argentinian boys

student, and will have the favor

here.

returned when all of the boys

“I’m excited to bring many of my new perspectives back to Brunswick.”

“I think everyone involved

reconvene in Buenos Aires this

has great anticipation for our

summer.

boys’ experiences in Buenos Aires this summer.”

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From the ARchives Know any of the young athletes in this photo, taken on the Ridgeview Campus at the then-Brunswick Lower School? If you have any information, please call or email Libby Edwards (ledwards@brunswickschool.org; 203-625-5864.)

1955 Bill Putman runs a bed and breakfast on Cape Cod, The Simmons Homestead Inn in Hyannis Port, Mass., but reports that with tourism and the economy being

A Photographic Memory We were pleased to receive a number of

a bit slow, so is business.

responses to our inquiry about the archival

Ralph Risley reports that, after having moved to

2014 issue of Times of Brunswick. Thanks to all

Tucson from the Bay Area in 2004, his family is still in the process of redoing their second house. “We spend about 4–5 months on the road, half in California and the remainder elsewhere in the Western U.S.,” he wrote. “I will never retire in the traditional sense. I am

photo published on page 58 of the Fall/Winter who helped identify members of the Kodiaks, the Brunswick barbershop quartet, taken at a 1964 Dramatics production of an Evening

Warren Chane ’64, Peter Apisdorf ’64, Bill

Under the Gaslight. The singers in bowler hats

Oler ’65, George Swope ’65, Bill Kies ’66,

and bowties are, left to right:

Robert Appleyard ’65, and Larry Russell ’67.

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always looking for value-added startups that can be leveraged. I am currently focusing on a U.S./Mexico border transportation hub that integrates cross-

ers-and-acquisition practice in Palo Alto, specializing

tical industry, he left the private sector and joined

border transport and regional economic development.

in the software aspects of digital and Internet media.”

the U.S. Department of State as a career diplomat.

My wife, Sara, is deep into miniatures as a collector,

His career was limited by mandatory retirement at

tastes. Our three sons live in Northern California. Two

1964

sons and a daughter-in-law are all lieutenants with the

George Chane reports that, after a long career as an

“After settling down in Chatham, Mass., I was called

Sacramento Police Dept. Our oldest son has a merg-

international financial executive in the pharmaceu-

out of retirement for a short-term assignment as the

artisan and seller of what no longer meets her current

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age 65, and he served at Embassy London, Consulate General Hermosilla (Mexico), and Washington, D.C.

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acting minister of the Economics/Commercial section at the Embassy Colombo in Sri Lanka,” he wrote. He’s looking forward to his 50th reunion in the fall.

1977 Steve Bleiberg and his wife, Terri, recently celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary. Apparently, the 24th year is the “musical instruments” anniversary. He

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gave Terri a harp and Terri gave Steve a tuba. They are practicing, with hopes of performing famous concertos for harp and tuba at Homecoming 2014.

Peter Callahan now lives in New York City. He was made the founding member of the “Chef Corps,” a new part of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., that combines diplomacy with the best in American food. Also, his book, Bite by Bite, is the best-selling appetizer cookbook worldwide on

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Amazon. Last summer, his new 6,600-square-foot kitchen and design studio, on West 25th Street, was the site of Jenna Bush Hager’s baby shower and was featured in People magazine and on the Today Show.

Peter catered Brunswick’s Spring Benefit, “Light Up the Night,” in April 2014.

Keith Hammonds has been working for the nonprofit startup Solutions Journalism Network (solution

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jounalism.org). The company is fighting the trend in journalism to dwell solely on what’s wrong, and building capacity in news organizations for credible reporting on responses to entrenched social issues.

Graham Pettengill sends greetings from Boston, where he lives with his wife, Joanna, and their two daughters. He plans to run his second marathon this spring. Inspired and motivated by the tragic event in Boston last year he will be fundraising for his local

01 Robert Rice ’82 on the chairlift with ’Wick/GA classmates and friends Steve Helprin ’81, Meredith Hughes (GA ’84) and Chris Day ’81.

02 Peter Kavounas ’94 and wife Jennifer welcomed Eleanor Miriam on January 9. She joins siblings Lukas (3½) and Madeline (6).

03 Ted Adler ’95 and wife, Abby, welcomed a son, Jack Cole.

05 George Boynton with his grandson, Skip, son of Chris Boynton ’96.

04 Farley Towse ’95 and his family with newborn son Collin Conners, born January 31. Left to right are Andrew Whitridge, Carina Whitridge (GA ’97), Farley Towse, Kristin Towse, Ella Towse, Joan Towse, and Bob Towse.

06 Sons of Matt Lorig’s ’99, Timothy, born February 21, and Brian (2).

animal shelter.

1982

1994

1996

Robert Rice reunited with old friends at a Brunswick/

Peter Kavounas and his wife, Jennifer, welcomed a

Chris Boynton and his wife, Erin Gray, welcomed a

GA alumni party in Park City, Utah, in early March.

baby girl, Eleanor Miriam, on January 9. The family

son, George Hamilton V, on December 19. George,

See photo 01.

lives in Bethesda, Maryland. See photo 02.

who will go by “Skip,” is named for his grandfather, George Boynton, a long time member of the

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1995

James Feuer has finished work on the film Lucky

Ted Adler and his wife, Abby, welcomed a son, Jack

Them, and teaching improv, acting, and presentation

Cole, on January 28. See photo 03.

1999

wich Adult Day Care Center and Atria of Stamford.

Farley Towse and his wife, Kristin, welcomed a son,

Matt Lorig and his wife, Julie, welcomed a son,

He’s currently seeking more venues and clients. He

Collin Conners, on January 31. He joins his big sister,

Timothy Wadsworth, on February 21. Timothy joins his

lives in Riverside, CT.

Ella. See photo 04.

brother, Brian (2). See photo 06.

skills both privately and at Nathaniel Witherell Green-

Brunswick community and Brunswick squash and tennis coach. See photo 05.

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2001 Charlie Taney and his wife, Anna Maria, welcomed son Logan Patrick Taney on April 7. Weighing in at 7 pounds 12 ounces and measuring 21 inches, he joins big brother J. Charles (2). See photo 07

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2003 Shane Heller and his wife, Lauren, welcomed a son, Cameron David, on March 24, weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz.

See photo 08.

Jack MacFarlane married Mariel Beth Daniele on December 28 at St. James Church in New York City.

The reception followed at Cedar Lake Ballet. The wedding party included ’Wick classmates and friends:

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Best man Clay MacFarlane ’07; groomsmen Brian

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MacFarlane ’11 and Calvin Morphy ’03; ushers J. P. Shand ’03, Kyle Moran ’03, and Steve Perlis ’03.

Other ’Wick attendees included Gregg Bell ’03, Brendan Neff ’03, and Greg Marx ’03. See photo 09.

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February 22 at the Windsor Beach Club in Vero Beach, Fla. Peter’s wedding party included Best man Kyle Petrelli ’04, and Groomsmen Brett Loscalzo ’04, Sankesh Abbhi ’05, John Rogers ’04, Joe McMenemon ’04; and Peter’s three brothers, Charlie ’06, John ’11, and Tom ’07. See photo 10.

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Taam, both members of the U.S. National Ski Mountaineering Team, won the Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race in Aspen for the second year in

07 Charlie Taney ’01 and wife Anna

Maria welcomed a son, Logan Patrick.

08 Shane Heller ’03 and wife Lauren

welcomed a son, Cameron David.

09 Jack MacFarlane ’03 married Mariel Beth Daniele on December 28.

10 Peter Brosens ’04 married Lindsay Casson (GA ’06) on February 22. Top row, left to right: Nichola Samponaro (GA ’06), Melissa Shaw (GA ’06), Laura Pyne (GA ’06), Ellie Erdman (GA ’06), Louise Ward (GA ’06), Kyle Petrelli ’04, John Brosens ’11, Brett Loscalzo ’04. Middle row, left to right: Sankesh Abbhi ’05, Charlie Gumz ’06, bride, groom, Elizabeth D’Antonio

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(GA ’06), Andrew Gosden ’04, Chris Davies ’06, Tom Brosens ’07, Charlie Brosens ’06, Sims Lansing ’06. Bottom row, left to right: Olivia Wheat (GA ’06), Lindsay Grant (GA ’06), Paige Pedersen (GA ’06), Victoria Casson (GA ’04), Welyn Craig (GA ’06), Nicole Casson (GA ’04), Denia Craig (GA ’04). Photo: Vitalic Photo 11 Garrett Long ’08 married Melinda

Mahoney on March 8 in Woodstock, Vt. Left to right: Brett Long ’77, Miles Archer ’08, John Howland ’08, groom, Ryan Kinner ’08, Jack Long ’11, Michael Levy ’08, and David Levy ’08.

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12 Brunswick alumni Garrett Virtue

’09 (left) and Nicholas Bartlett ’12 (right) pose at Virtue Stadium at UVM after playing Providence College in early March.

13 Jamie Fessenden’s daughter, Ava Elizabeth, born March 13.

14 Courtney and Michael Kennedy ‘99

welcomed daughter Katie, born April 10, She joins her sister, Meryl (2).

15 Steve Mandes’ son, West Steven

Mandes, born March 12.

16 Amy White’s daughter, Claire

Elizabeth, born March 17.

a row. The pair skied, hiked, and skinned four mountains — Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain — in 5:20:26.

2008 Garrett Long married Melinda Mahoney on March 8 at the Woodstock Inn in Woodstock, VT. A reception followed at the Quechee Club in Quechee, VT. ’Wick friends and classmates in attendance were: Miles Archer ’08, Michael Levy ’08, David Levy ’08, John Howland ’08, Ryan Kinner ’08, Jack Long ’11, Brett Long ’77. See photo 11.

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2009

Geoffrey was the son of an accomplished corporate

They went on to corner the market, while setting up

Garrett Virtue and Nicholas Bartlett ’12, who both

lawyer for the U.S. Government and at Dictaphone

legislation for approvals. Then, creation of the smoke

play lacrosse for the University of Vermont, started

Corp. His mother was a successful real estate broker

and C/O system came about. Having his own compa-

their season with wins over Dartmouth and Boston

in Greenwich.

ny, Ultraguard Corp., was his dream.

After Brunswick, he spent four years at The New

He approached the growth, research and develop-

FACULTY NOTES

Hampton School, graduating in 1962. He attended

ment, and learning curve with extreme optimism. He

the Sorbonne, majoring in European economics,

was also later involved in more creative endeavors

Jamie Fessenden and his wife, Liz, welcomed a baby

and The George Washington University, majoring in

and loved being on his own and working with small to

girl, Ava Elizabeth, on March 13. Ava joins siblings Ella

economics. He also attended the New York Institute

mid-sized companies.

(4) and Aiden (2). Jamie teaches graphic arts in the

of Finance.

University. See photo 12.

He was a member of The Belle Haven Club of

Upper School. See photo 13.

He was a managing director for Lehman Brothers,

Greenwich and the Glens Falls Tennis and Swim Club

Michael Kennedy ’99 and his wife, Courtney,

Paine Webber, and Grunthal & Co., structuring public

in the Adirondacks, serving on its board. He was a

welcomed a daughter, Katie on April 10. She joins her

and private offerings for more than 50 companies and

past member of the Camp Fire Club of America, Christ

sister, Meryl (2). Michael teaches English in the Upper

winning more than 30 awards for his deals. After a

Church of Greenwich, and The First Presbyterian

School. See photo 14.

long stretch on Wall Street, he and a partner funded

Church of Glens Falls. Long a resident of Greenwich

a company. Later on, one simple idea evolved into

and Darien, Conn., he retired to Queensbury, N.Y.,

Steve Mandes and his wife, Jenn, welcomed a baby

what would be a labor of love for him for many years.

with his wife and two small children.

boy, West Steven, on March 12. Steve teaches history

He co-invented, with Philip Schiavoini, an award-

in the Upper School. See photo 15.

winning, innovative carbon monoxide detection and

He enjoyed skiing after school with the girls, taking

shutdown system.

rides to Manchester, VT., swimming in Lake George,

Amy White and her husband, Brian, welcomed a daughter, Claire Elizabeth, on March 17. She joins big brother, Colin (1 1⁄2). Amy teaches in the Lower School.

See photo 16.

IN MEMORIAM Bill Krauter ’55, 76, died December 9 at his home in Tucson, Ariz. He leaves his wife, Elenita “Lenie,” and a son, Michael.

After graduation from Brunswick, Bill matriculated at Yale, from which he graduated in 1959, subsequently receiving an MBA from Columbia University. He had a long career in brokerage, retiring as vice president at UBS. He had a great sense of when to buy and sell, and an even greater sense of dry humor. He and Lenie spent the last decade traveling all over the world and especially to Hawaii, her homeland. His death leaves the Class of ’55 with only seven living alumni.

Geoffrey J. “Wints” Winters ’61, 71, died January 7 in Greenwich. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Dorothy Jeanne Stevens Winters and James J. Winters, he was an athlete from the time he was young, with a strong interest in tennis, paddle tennis, skiing, and ice hockey.

Later, he also played football, though his real love was tennis, at which he excelled. After becoming an accomplished student athlete, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps., learning how to skeet and trap shoot, at which he was exceptionally accomplished. He was honorably discharged as a lance corporal in May 1972,

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neas Freyre ’95, owner of Westportbased athletic-training business TTEndurance, acquired sports-training neighbor Target

Training. The now-larger athletic-training company provides strength, flexibility, and endurance training for everyone from cyclists, runners, and swimmers to triathletes, skiers, tennis players, and people who just want to be more active.

ABOVE: Eneas Freyre ’95 at his recently expanded athletic training facility in Westport,Conn. TTEndurance.

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N.Y., and visiting spectacular Adirondack attractions.

Peter was a member of the Greenwich Country Club

Navy during the Korean War. He later graduated

He is survived by his wife, Tia R. Winters, of Queens-

and the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club.

from Columbia University with a master’s degree in

bury; their two children, Alexandra R. Winters and

economics and earned a Ph.D. in economics from

Alyssa J. Winters; and his beloved oldest daughter,

Peter is survived by his son, Tucker Gibbs Juan, of

Christina Winters Blaustein, and her husband, Howard

Jacksonville, Fla.; his stepdaughter, Celeste Parks

Blaustein, of New York City.

Dodrill, and her husband, Leonard, of Jacksonville

He began his career in New York City in advertising

Beach, Fla.; his mother, Rosemary; his sister, Pamela

with McCann-Erickson, but switched to investment

He is also survived by his first wife, Janie Larkin

Juan Hayes; his brother, Henry W. Juan III; and his

banking and had a long career with Schroder Bank,

Miller of Greenwich and Charleston, S.C.; and his

spouse, Marilyn, all of Greenwich.

where he was a security analyst and vice president as

second wife, Dana Monro Winters, of Darien, Conn.

He was the proud grandfather of Reife Blaustein.

New York University.

well as a chartered financial analyst.

He is also survived by his nephews and nieces, Henry Alexander Juan ’11 and Elizabeth Hall Juan of

He sang with the Melody Men at nursing homes

Peter Duane Juan ’74, 57, died March 16 in Ponte

Greenwich; Robert Kingsley Gibb, Jr., of Atlantic

throughout Connecticut, and was active in the

Vedra, Fla. Peter was born December 17, 1956, to

Beach, Fla.; Anna Thompson Giampetro and Catherine

Greenwich RMA, the Sons of the American Revolu-

Rosemary Coyne and Henry W. Juan Jr. Peter

Cullen Giampetro, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; Couper

tion, and in historical and genealogical research.

graduated in 1974 from Brunswick, where he was

Marshall Gibbs and Riley Ingraham Gibbs, of Tallahas-

an All-League Varsity Football player and co-captain

see, Fla.; and two grandsons, John Franklin Dodrill and

Robert is survived by his wife, Harriet Wilcox Starr;

of the Brunswick Varsity basketball team.

William Gibbs Dodrill of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.

daughters Marguerite, of Woodbury, Natalie of West

He continued his education at Rollins College in

Robert Gordon Starr Jr. ’45, 86, of Greenwich died

husbands, Peter Clark, David Putnam, and Stanton

Winter Park, Fla., where he received a B.S. in Behav-

February 4. Dr. Starr was born September 26, 1927,

Starr; and six grandchildren.

ioral Sciences and was a member of the Kappa Alpha

in Greenwich, to Robert Gordon Starr and Nathalie

Fraternity. He subsequently attended the University

Thayer Starr of Old Greenwich.

Windsor, Vt., and Sarah of Hood River, Ore.; their

of Cambridge in England, where he earned his Master of Law degree from Magdalene College.

He was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Kirk Dennison.

He grew up on Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich, attended Brunswick, and graduated from

Kurt Brunhuber ’51 died December 22. He was a

He practiced law in New York City, specializing in

The Taft School in 1945. He attended Kings Point and

resident of North Kingston, R.I.

immigration and zoning law. In 1998, he opened his

then graduated from Yale University in 1950.

own practice in Greenwich and Jacksonville, Fla.

He served as a lieutenant (junior grade) in the U.S.

Rising Above Fear, He Set A New Record

By Michael Kennedy ’99

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oody Bailey ’08 began climbing to face his

I was completely focused on the goal — not the

fear of heights.

heights aspect of it all.

Now, as a 23-year-old, he has reached the summit of five of the world’s seven

highest peaks.

Last summer, he conquered Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse. In doing so, he became the

time wrapping my head around the fact that everything in the world was below me. I experienced serious sensory overload.”

Hours later, Bailey was on the move again, as he

youngest person in history to climb both in the

and his team set their eyes on Lhotse’s peak. They

same season.

reached it the next day, making Bailey one of only a

“It took me eight years to get to that point,” Bailey explained to Upper School students at a February assembly. “You can only imagine how much adrenaline I had as we neared the top of Everest.

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dozen in the sport’s history to go from peak to peak in under 24 hours.

“I had achieved a lifelong goal,” he said. “It was a surreal feeling.”

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Champs Prevailed in Frigid Weather

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wenty-two paddle players from the Classes of 1972–2009 gathered at the Greenwich Country Club on February 28 to battle it out on the paddle tennis court.

As usual, the event was full of

Bruin spirit, and everyone had a great time!

The champions were those who could withstand the single-degree temperatures the longest before rushing into the paddle hut for a warm or, ironically, a cold drink!

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Alumni joining in the fun included (front row, left to right) Mike DeVito ’89, Nick Federici ’96, Tom Lewis ’93, Jamie Fowler ’07, Jarrett Shine ’92; (middle row, left to right) Nick Philip ’08, Chris Harris ’07, Danny Walsh ’90, Jon Ryckman ’88, Corey Dobbs ’08, Paul Gojkovich ’01, Zach Dobbs ’06; (back row, left to right) Zach John ’05, Bill Aron ’81, Brian Shepard ’97, Billy Chapman ’09, Jahn Ballard ’72, Kevin Decker ’07.

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Alumni Events

Connections Across the Three Decades

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Alumni Networking The Brunswick Alumni Association hosted its 4th Young Alumni Event — the 2nd Annual Alumni Networking Event — at the Union League Club in New York City on March 5.

The event was organized

by Young Alumni Committee members Paul Gojkovich ’01, Matt Gormly ’07, and Scott Caputo ’01

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and was attended by 42 alumni from the classes of 1978 to 2008, representing a variety of professional industries.

The importance of staying connected to Brunswick alumni was stressed by Matt Gormly ’07 and Jon Ryckman ’88, who both spoke briefly to the crowd of eager Bruins during the event.

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01 N ick Federici ’96 and Chris Ford ’81 02 Kevin Decker ’07, Kevin Quillinan ’08, Corey Dobbs ’08, and Tyler McFarlane ’07

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03 Nick Philip ’08, Dixon Mallory ’08, Conor Kenny ’09, and Sam Haig ’09 04 Jon Ryckman ’88, Jeff Andrea ’94, and Michael Clear ’94 05 Jon Ryckman ’88 06 Phaeton Bolton ’06, Kyle Purcell ’06, and

Zach Dobbs ’06 07 Zach John ’05, Andrew Zarrilli ’07,

Chris Harris ’07, and Brady Farrell ’06

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Convergence of Traditional & Contemporary G. White Art Gallery, featuring a selection of Lee’s recent signature work of acrylic and silk on irregular shapes.

With a multimedia art studio in Brooklyn, N.Y., Lee is also a professor of fine arts, independent curator, professional musician — and an avid rock climber. In creating his art, Lee says he often draws directly from his experience as a performer Artist Eric Jiaju Lee ’89 returned

of music, as well as from his person-

to Greenwich on March 15 for a

al interaction with nature.

reception to highlight an exhibi-

“My work is an intersection

tion of his work. The solo show,

of contemporary abstraction and

Discreet Divinations, was mounted

traditional Chinese painting,”

at the Greenwich YWCA’s Gertrude

he noted.

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To learn more, visit www. EricLeeArt.com

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They Reign

Supreme on the Court B y M icha e l K e nn e d y ’ 9 9

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runswick alumni

“The Brunswick squash program

— perhaps not to anyone’s

has a long tradition of boys going on

surprise — have continued

to play in college,” head coach Jim

their assault on the collegiate

Stephens said. “I’m very proud of all

squash circuit.

Former ’Wick stand-

outs — 19, in fact — can currently be found on the rosters of Division I squash programs throughout the country. Harvard,

of these student-athletes, as they’ve

“I wish ’Wick squash nothing but future success.”

Cornell, and Brown offer only

done well to protect the legacy and credibility of those who will follow.”

What these young men learned while on the courts at Brunswick

is not lost on them.

a small sampling.

“I’m very thankful for the guidance

Most impressive, though, is that six of these young men serve their

that the squash program offered me in high school,” Hurst said. “It gave

teams as captains — Chris Baldock ’10

me the opportunity to learn and under-

at Stanford, John Dudzik ’10 at Penn,

stand what it means to be a leader,

Parker Hurst ’10 at Middlebury, Matt

and taught me about the value of hard

Mackin ’10 at Trinity, Ned Whelan ’11 at

work and dedication.

Virginia, and Reid Breck ’12 at George Washington.

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“I wish ’Wick squash nothing but future success.”

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Chris Baldock ’10.. Stanford Captain

Jake Matthews .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvard

Ned Whelan ’11 .. . . . . . . . UVA Captain

Nikil Mehra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvard

Reid Breck ’12 .. . . . . . . . . . . GW Captain

Parker Odrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stanford

John Dudzik ’10 . . . . . . . . Penn Captain

Will MacFarlane .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Stanford

Parker Hurst ’10. . . . . . . . . . Middlebury

Benton Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Penn

Captain

Alex Baldock .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown

Matt Mackin ’10 . . . . . Trinity Captain

Harrison Croll .. . . . . . . . . . . . Middlebury

Chris Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wesleyan

Marc Dudzik .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hamilton

Michael Petrick .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Williams

Matt Shang .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornell

Cooper Briggs .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvard

James Yacobucci . . . . . . . . Georgetown

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Inspiration from the Front Lines

Richard Hadad ’47

Timothy Waterbury ’92

U.S. Army Capt. Sam Kies ’04

Airborne and Ranger Training

Lt. Col. Edward Gregory ’51

Thomas Maye ’93

Brigade. Capt. Kies’s visit offers

Col. Robert Lockwood ’52

Capt. Caleb Weiss ’94

visiting with kindergartners on

Brunswick an opportunity, once

Lt. John Bartol ’56

Maj. Nathan Raymond ’99

March 14. A veteran of the War in

again, to salute and honor living

Louis Frasche ’56

Capt. Edward Hubbard ’02

alumni who have served in the U.S.

Lt. Col. Walter Brothers ’57

Paul Stuebe ’02

armed forces, including:

Lt. Wells Doty ’58

Shane Heller ’03

Capt. Henry Marx ’59

Scott Weston ’03

Col. David Dingee ’62

Paul White ’03

Col. William Johnson ’72

Capt. Samuel Kies ’04

Charles Coyle ’72

Matthew Blumenthal ’04

David Luders ’75

Daniel Maloney ’04

Maj. Robert Rogers ’79

Carter Harris ’05

Lt. Clyde Haig ’83

Andrew Hotchkiss ’05

Norbert Mayer-Wittmann ’83

Lt. Colin Raymond ’07

Maj. Allen Haight ’88

Michael Blumenthal ’07

Maj. Clarke Rogers ’88

Garrett Long ’08

Duncan Boothby ’89

Thomas Chronert ’09

Maj. Kevin Cortes ’90

Kristian Schott ’09

Maj. David Haight ’90

Michael Chronert ’12

devoted precious off-duty time to

Iraq now stationed at Ft. Benning, Ga., Capt. Kies is a member of the

This roster reflects Brunswick’s current records. If you know of others who should be included, please call or e-mail Libby Edwards (203.625.5864; ledwards@brunswickschool.org).

Sochi 2014: An Unforgettable Experience an average of 16:56 in ice time per game.

“My experience in Sochi was unforgettable,” Shattenkirk said.

“I had the opportunity to meet some of the greatest athletes in the world and I have a tremendous amount Students gathered in the Main Foyer to watch the United States/ Canada men’s hockey semi-final game at the Sochi Olympics. Most — aside from faculty members Derek Hruska and Ron VanBelle, both natives from north of the border — left in disappointment after Canada’s victory.

All had a keen eye on Kevin Shattenkirk ’07, who had three assists and finished with a +3 rating

of respect for what they do.

“Despite not winning a medal, having the chance to share those two weeks with my family and perform on one of the largest stages in sports is a moment I will remember for the rest of my life.”

In addition, fellow alum Alex Shibutani ’09 skated in the ice dancing competition with his sister, Maia. The pair finished in ninth place.

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LAST LOOK b y da n gr i f f i n

Transitions Photo by Jeffry Konczal

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uring the school day, special,

of spirits, academic challenge, discovering a new

easy, and good-natured things often reveal

interest — the list is almost endless.”

themselves during in-between times,

For Konczal, this photograph captures a casual

photographer Jeff Konczal believes.

moment of transition during the coming and going

“In the classroom, you get a strong

sense of scholarship and collaboration,” he said. “But in the hallways, when blocks are changing, that’s when you see students being themselves, chatting with one another, or just making transitions.”

For students, school is an experience of small and constant transitions, Konczal

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“Transitions are everywhere, in growth of spirits, academic challenge, discovering a new interest — the list is almost endless.”

between classes.

With the sun over his shoulder, a smiling Christian Hartsch ’19 confidently leaves one classroom, well armed for the transition to music — about to join the purposeful flow of his fellow Middle Schoolers in the crowded hall.

“It’s just one moment,” Konczal says.

says —“from something you didn’t know to something

“But, in each of these small moments, there’s change

you know, from the person you were to the person you

and so much possibility. To see and be among the boys

are, from child to young adult.

at these in-between times really deepens and completes

the bigger picture.”

“Transitions are everywhere,” he explains, “in growth

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