Volume 5, Issue 3 Volume 5, Issue 3 NOV 2014
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ALUMNI NEWSLETTER New Name for CMS Library signed the decree donating the land where Carol Morgan School sits today. Dr. Donald J. Reid Cabral had a vision towards education; he valued quality and believed that education is the greatest gift that someone could receive. He understood the importance of having a school with an American curriculum in the country and he trusted that, provided with appropriate facilities, Carol Morgan School would continue its path to grow and become exactly the school we have become.
From left: Henry Horne, Annelie Vega ’90, Emilia Díaz Vega ’12, Georgia A. Reid, Georgia Tejera, Jack Delman, Clara Reid, Katia Rodríguez, Donald Pimentel Reid ‘91, Roberto Frankenberg, Manuel Emilio Pimentel Reid ‘88, Justin Dragger and Marta Betances. The Children in the front row are Sara P. and Donald P. both class of 2025 Many of our constituents have supported the CMS Naming Project throughout the years as they believe in our mission of empowering our students to become leaders that contribute to society. This time the Reid Tejera family has come forward to support us and accepted to name the first floor of
the MS/HS Library after Dr. Donald J. Reid Cabral. This has a special meaning for our school history because almost fifty years ago, in 1965 while he was President of the Triumvirate that governed the Dominican Republic, Dr. Reid Cabral, along with Ramón Caceres Troncoso,
Alumni Juntadera 2014 coming up! Mark your calendars as our traditional Alumni Juntadera is scheduled for Monday, December 22nd 2014 at The Bar at Mix. This year members of classes 2004 through 2014 are invited. This is a great occasion to share with your classmates and some of your former teachers as you start your holiday celebrations. OPEN BAR from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. R.S.V.P. alumni@cms.edu.do
Today, his family shows once again how much they trust in our school program and decided to be part of our project: Building the future for generations to come! They visited the school to unveil the plaque placed at the entrance of our library, which from now on is called the Dr. Donald J. Reid Cabral Library. Note: Other sponsors of our Naming Project are: Propagas, Claro, ARS Palic, CMS Board of Directors 2009 -2010 and Grupo Acego.
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ART: the good, the bad and the ugly
by Bingene Armenteros ‘93
Art is at the very core of our culture. Artists express their view of society through their work and future generations can interpret its validity in art and how it portrays history. But which art falls into the category of the good or the bad or the ugly?
Ever since I can remember art has been my passion. I have visited numerous museums, auctions, galleries, artist studios, alternative spaces, among others. I have written about art, curated exhibitions and have been a member of the jury of the very controversial XVI Biennial of National Visual Arts of the Dominican Republic. Through the years I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly in art, but I have enjoyed every exhibition and every art work that I have seen and that has helped me define my interpretation of art.
The Good: Art that challenges you. Art that makes you think. Art that is aesthetically amazing, one where light, color and form come together to create an extraordinary composition with a clear point of view. This point of view can be a something straight forward like Jacques Louis David’s painting, “Coronation of Napoleon,” or it can be an impression like Claude Monet’s “Sunset in Venice.” The artist might also want to leave room for the spectator’s imagination like in Jackson Pollock’s abstract painting, “No. 5.” And if the art work is a performance the artist must be able to convey his or her message in a fresh, new and clear way. Art that is good is one with a “wow” factor. It is a work that I want to see more than once, and one that when I look at it, it makes me see something new. The Bad: Art that is lost in translation. If you look at a piece and you just don’t get it, it’s fine. Sometimes, you just might have to revisit the piece and let it speak to you again.
Sudying Abroad
But if someone has to explain it to you with intense language and you still look at the piece wondering what is going on. Then it is an unsuccessful art work. The Ugly: Art that is not appealing to you. It might be good or bad but you just don’t like the aesthetics of it. For example, Jeff Koon’s famous sculpture “Pink Panther” is a little too kitschy for my taste but I have to admit: it is funny, provocative, it is commercial and it makes me question what is art…It makes me think. Thus in my opinion, it is good and ugly. It is ok to look at art and wonder whether you like it or not or whether you think it is art or not. The important thing is to go and visit museums and galleries and to learn to enjoy it, to understand its importance in our culture. Bingene Armenteros ‘93, Director Arte Berri Calle Hostos # 105, Zona Colonial Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic www.arteberri.com http://yoyarte.com/
by Mariela Bonetti ‘14
Coming to college was such a bittersweet experience for me in the beginning. I did not want to leave home, but at the same time I was so excited to start a new chapter in my life, one that made me feel independent. These past few months have been a blast. Majoring in Entrepreneurship at Babson College
was the best decision I ever made. I have had so many experiences in so little time and to think that there are 3 more years to go is so exciting! In such a small school (only 2,106 undergraduates) I have made so many friendships from around the world and I have even reconnected with friends from previous
Shining Sharks! Our hats off to Johanna Fuentes ’93 who was recently honored by IMAGEN Foundation on its annual list of most powerful and influential Latinos in entertainment. The list recognizes Latinos who are executives, agents or managers who have succeeded in primarily-mainstream enter-
tainment. Johanna is currently Senior Vice President, Corporate Public Relations at Showtime Networks Inc. Prior to joining Showtime, Johanna served as Vice President, Communications for Bravo, and before that she was Director, Entertainment Communications at
CBS, where she led campaigns for events and series, including the Grammy®and Tony®Awards; The King of Queens,CSI: NY and seven seasons of the hit Survivor franchise. She is a graduate of Boston College. Source: Imagen.org
camps and summer schools. Academic wise, the classes have been very intense. But, with resources around campus I have learned to manage my time accordingly and be successful. I am very happy I chose to come abroad to study because it has been a great time so far!
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New members of the Golden Sharks Group There is a big board at the reception area of the Carol Morgan School Administrative Building; this board holds the pictures of many CMS teachers and staff that have been and were in CMS for 15 years or more. It was an initiative of the CMS Alumni Association to recognize the work of this group of dedicated people who they call CMS Golden Sharks. Every year new members are added to the list and in a short small ceremony they receive a golden shark pin and a certificate that reads: “In appreciation for all your dedication, affection, patience and generosity. You have touched the lives, minds and hearts of many CMS students” This year we had the honor to welcome six new members to join the Golden Sharks Group:
Raquel Delman
Patricia Díaz
Lissette Guerra
Jack Delman
Dorcas Aybar
Mirna Ortega
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLYWEDS!
Avelino Cuadra ’02
Cynthia González ‘05
Caitlyn Hofer ‘06
Spooked on camera! CMS Halloween Frolic has become a much waited event not only for CMS students but also for their parents and even cousins and friends in other schools! They all come to enjoy an evening of fun with great food, games, inflatables, trick or treat and the everyyear-scarier haunted house sponsored by HS Drama students.
Vilmarie Roig ‘96
Carmen Mejía ‘94 and Deborah Pimentel ‘95
Paulette Pérez ‘08
ANNOUNCEMENTS! NEW BRICKS We want to thank all of you for the support you are giving us through our different fund raising programs. Here are the new supporters that are leaving a mark… Sebastián García Staffeld ‘14 Tarragó Fernández Family ADEMPTIO ‘15 THANK YOU!!!
YOU ARE INVITED
December 2, 2014. CMS Choir & Band at Plaza España, Zona Colonial. 7:30 p.m.
December 3, 2014. CMS Choir at Agora Mall. 6:00 p.m.
December 22, 2014. Alumni Juntadera at The Bar—MIX
January 14, 2015. PK Open House at CMS
March 21, 2015. Spring Fest & Family Fun Day—5K Run
April 18, 2015. CMS Golf Open
Ways to support Carol Morgan School There are several ways to give to the Carol Morgan School. CMS depends upon the generosity of our community to sustain and advance the mission of the School:
Alumni Giving Annual Fund. Donate at least US$25 every year
Leave a Mark...buy a Brick
Naming Project, sponsor a room under your name or a group of classmates
Make a Pledge
CMS Tuition Raffle, for parents of registered students
For more information about these programs and other ways to make a gift, please contact Vielka Morales at 809-947-1020 / 809-947-1021 or by email: vmorales@cms.edu.do Carol Morgan School is a 501 C3 organization, donations are tax deductible in the United States and in the Dominican Republic.
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