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ACHIEVEMENT ON ALL FRONTS
Board of Trustees 2023-2024 CHAIR
SECRETARY
Jennifer Freedman P’15
Catherine Bonneau P’04,’16
Westport, Connecticut
Naples, Florida
VICE CHAIR
TREASURER
Ronald Bergamo Jr. P’13
Jared Pinsker ’97
Cheshire, Connecticut
Orange, Connecticut
TRUSTEES
William Ampofo ’92
Dr. William A. Petit, Jr.
Flower Mound, Texas
Plainville, Connecticut
Angelina Casanova ’00
Courtney Evans Sacchetti ’93
Baltimore, Maryland
Stamford, Connecticut
Bart A. DePetrillo ’87
Praveen R. Savalgi ’06
Alissa Hoffman
Park City, Utah
West Hartford, Connecticut
Chris Hunn P’21
Mitchell Herman ’68
Todd Savage ’98
Silver Spring, Maryland
Alexandria, Virginia
Dr. James Kempton P’20
Murali Venkatraman P’18
Cheshire, Connecticut
Chennai, India
Suparna Mody ’00
Edgar B. Vinal ’86, P’16,’19
Joe Long
Mumbai, India
Southington, Connecticut
Sasha Russell
STRATEGIC MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Sarah LeBlond Fabrizi
Ken Mason Michael Torelli ADVANCEMENT Barbara Davis P’17,’18,’20,’24 Kayla Lipsitz ’10
Barbara Vestergaard P’96,’02 Jack Welage ’19 TRUSTEE EMERITI
Michael A. Belfonti ’76
Donald Rosenberg ’67
Hamden, Connecticut
Snowmass Village, Colorado
Dan Gabel Jr. ’56
Armando Simosa P’08
New York, New York
Rome, Italy
David G. Jepson ’59 Glastonbury, Connecticut
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Take a deeper look into diversity, equity, and inclusion at CA.
18 Reunion 2023 24 Integrated Science
Students dive into biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, environmental science, and engineering.
28 Athletics 57 Annual Report of Giving
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ON CAMPUS 32 Field Day and Convocation 34 Moon Festival and Hispanic Heritage Month 35 Spirit Week and Pep Rally 36 Fall Concert
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ALUMNI 37 Alumni Employees 38 Young Alumni 44 CA on the Road 48 Class Notes 56 Harwood Society
ON THE COVER Quarterback Dante Reno ’24 celebrates after Cheshire Academy wins the Drew Gamere Bowl at home against Avon Old Farms School. Read more about the game on page 28.
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Straight from Bowden Hall A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL JULIE ANDERSON It is my great pleasure to introduce the winter issue of 1794 to you. As I reflect on the past year and anticipate the exciting developments ahead, there is so much to share with you, our cherished community. One of the most anticipated events of the year is Commencement, as we celebrate our graduates’ achievements and formally welcome them to the alumni community. The ceremony was a celebration of all that will be, with bright futures ahead for the Class of 2023 — a testament of their hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Commencement speaker Angelina Casanova ’00, member of Cheshire Academy’s Board of Trustees, encouraged the graduates to “disrupt inequality, prioritize sustainability, and collaborate with others to force change.”
it has had on their professional journeys are both inspiring and
I am immensely proud of each student’s accomplishments and
heartwarming. Our alumni colleagues have the unique perspective
growth and can’t wait to see the positive impact they will have
of the Academy’s past and are an integral part of what we hope to
on the world.
be in the future.
Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and
With engagement being one of CA’s core values, I hope
equitable community of belonging continues to be a cornerstone
you will do what you can to become more engaged with your
of our educational mission. As you read through these pages, you
school. Our monthly alumni e-newsletter, Nexus, will let you
will learn more about CA’s core values of belonging, engagement,
know what is happening on campus and beyond and will remind
collaboration, and growth, and the strides we are making toward
you of upcoming events. It has been so exciting to travel again
creating an environment where our students will learn to think
and to meet alumni, parents and families of alumni, and current
critically, develop character and confidence, and ultimately thrive
families at receptions and meetings in Hartford and New Haven,
as global citizens. This year, we welcomed 163 new students to
Washington, D.C., and Beijing, Shenzhen, Seoul, Shanghai, and
our community. Our students come from more than 11 states and
Tokyo. I will be traveling to Florida, California, Boston, and New
represent 21 different countries. We have enrolled the largest 9th
York City this winter and spring, and would love to see you if you
grade class in more than 25 years!
are there!
If you have not been back to campus in a while, I invite you to
This edition of 1794 serves in part as a source of pride and
stop by and see the facilities projects underway. Our resurfaced
a reflection of the incredible achievements and moments that
Simosa Field & Track and new multipurpose turf field and tennis
define our school. I could not be more proud of our students,
courts in the “back 40” have been an incredible enhancement to
faculty and staff, and alumni. Please mark your calendar for May
campus. With the invaluable support of the town, I am delighted
31-June 1 and join us for our 230th Commencement and Reunion
to share that our facility expansion project has received the first
weekend. I hope to see you on campus.
phase of necessary approvals to move forward. Everyone in the community will benefit from these projects; more details to come
Be well, be proud, and always be a Cheshire Cat!
soon as the project develops. As Cheshire Academy moves toward the future, we remain ever connected to our past. Spend time reading about our alumni
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who have returned home to CA as members of our faculty and
Julie M. Anderson P’19,’23
staff. Their reflections on their experience at CA and the impact
Head of School
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This year, we welcomed 163 new students to our community. Our students come from more than 11 states and represent 21 different countries. We have enrolled the largest 9th grade class in more than 25 years!
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ords of encouragement, sage advice,
and reflections of the past four years
ushered the Class of 2023 through Cheshire Academy’s annual Commencement ceremony, held on the morning of Saturday, June 3. The procession of 98 graduates, as well as trustees, faculty, and staff, walked along CA’s campus onto Slaughter Field and under the Commencement tent to begin the annual rite of passage that celebrates the seniors’ achievements and their individual paths. As is tradition, senior faculty members Chip Boyd P’98,’10 and Laura Longacre led the procession. Welcoming everyone to the ceremony was student body president Osajie Imevbore ’23. In his address, Imevbore reflected on the values represented by Cheshire Academy’s Eight Pillars of Bowden, “My fellow graduates, as we stand on the threshold of our next chapter, let us continue to embrace these values wholeheartedly. Let us be the agents of change, the advocates of justice, and the embodiment of these principles. Let us remember that our journey does not end here, but rather, it begins anew — a journey where our actions will define who we become and the impact we have on the world.”
Student body president Osajie Imevbore ’23.
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CLASS OF 2023 “Let us be the agents of change.”
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This year’s keynote speaker was
sustainability, collaborate with others to
Angelina Casanova ’00, a member of the
force change, find ways to share space
Board of Trustees and founding member of
with those who remain invisible, elevate the
CA’s Alumni of Color Mentoring Network.
voices of those underrepresented, manage
Casanova has received many accolades and
your mental space so you don’t hurt others,
boasts an impressive professional career
remember you’re always good enough,
spanning over 20 years. She is currently
don’t lose hope in humanity, be fair, and
chairwoman of the Board of Directors
unapologetically do what’s right.”
for Command Holdings, a government
Keynote speaker Angelina Casanova ’00.
contracting company, and is a proud member
“Just the Way You Are” followed Casanova’s
of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
address, with Kamden Denomme ’23
In 2021, she was awarded the 40 Under
on vocals and Isaiah Riley ’23 on alto
40 Award from the National Center of
saxophone.
American Indian Economic Development,
Salutatorian Devan Fernando ’23, IB
and is co-owner of Native Way Blend LLC,
Diploma recipient, member of the National
an official Dunkin’ franchise with a flagship
Honor Society, three-season athlete, and
store located in Foxwoods Resort Casino.
author, started off his address by making
In her address, Casanova reflected
light of him becoming a “gambler” during
on her time at CA, and how the school
his time at CA; not one who is passionate
“changed the trajectory” of her life and
about poker, but one who took chances to
propelled her to pursue things she previously thought would be unattainable.
Salutatorian Devan Fernando ’23.
make purposeful investments in himself. “As we encounter new opportunities
She talked about her upbringing as a Black
to invest in ourselves as we embark on
Native American and Puerto Rican girl,
new journeys during college, I urge you to
born to poor teenage parents in the Bronx,
gamble on yourself while learning from
New York, being placed in foster care with
those around you. Surround yourself with
her brother, reunifying with her mother
individuals who not only share your ideals,
and settling on the Mashantucket Pequot
but also are eager to lend their wisdom,
Reservation, and having the opportunity to
because when great minds with diverse
attend CA.
perspectives are impassioned with shared
Casanova urged the graduates to
ideals, we are transformed into a united
conquer their fears and to take risks as she
force whose power transcends the sum of
has done, and to be the change they wish to see in the world.
its parts.” Valedictorian Aishlinn Parrinello ’23.
“What will the world be like in 2043? In 20 years,
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A musical performance of Billy Joel’s
Valedictorian and Town Scholar
Aishlinn Parrinello ’23, also a member of the National Honor
you will make decisions affecting future generations … how will
Society, Eco-Leaders, Ich Dien Society, and full IB Diploma
you ensure the decisions you make are in the best interest of
recipient, reflected in part on her and her classmates’ 12th grade
society as a whole presently and for future generations?
year, as some championed the varsity soccer team in the fall,
“... As a global citizen, utilize the knowledge you gained
took IB exams while personally dealing with the war in Ukraine,
here at the Academy to advocate for yourself and marginalized
dealt with lasting effects of COVID-19 while studying in the Khan
people when you’re in rooms when budgets are being developed,
Academy and starring in the winter musical, and so much more.
laws and policies are being passed…disrupt inequality, prioritize
Parrinello quoted singer Phoebe Bridgers: “She knows she
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lived through it to get to this moment.” She encouraged her classmates to be proud of what they’ve accomplished and to appreciate those around them. “With every end comes a new beginning which, for me and I’m sure for many of you, is scary,” Parrinello said. “However, I believe we all have shown ourselves that by making it here today, we are capable of so much more…I believe we must all move forward with some of that fear and uncertainty, but we must all let those feelings power us through the newness and come out the other side with pride, just as we have done with moving through high school.” Before receiving their diplomas, the Class of 2023 heard
with students who are from different towns, states, or countries,”
from Head of School Julie Anderson P’19,’23, whose son, Kamden
Anderson said. “...We are a microcosm of the global community.
Denomme ’23, was among the graduating class. Anderson spoke
Ours is a community in which we encourage you to take risks, to
in part about the inclusivity of Cheshire Academy; the school has
expand your perspective, and to do so with an open mind and an
embraced international students since the 1860s, and to this day,
open heart. As you prepare to leave the Academy, continue to be
encourages students to be their authentic selves.
your authentic self.”
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College Matriculation for the Class of 2023
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Alabama State University
Morehouse College
University of Maryland (2)
University of Washington
Albertus Magnus College
Mount Saint Mary College
University of Wisconsin
Barton College
New Jersey Institute of Technology
University of MassachusettsAmherst (2)
Bentley University (2)
New York University (2)
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Vermont State University
Berklee College of Music
Nichols College
Washington University in St. Louis
Boston College (4)
Northeastern University
University of North CarolinaWilmington
Boston University (2)
Oberlin College
Brown University
Pennsylvania State University
Bucknell University (2)
Post University
Butler University
Providence College
Carleton College
Quinnipiac University
Central CT State University
Rollins College
Colgate University
Sacred Heart University (4)
Columbia University
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
CUNY Hunter College
Shippensburg University of PA
Dartmouth College
Smith College
Drew University (2)
Southern CT State University
Emerson College
St. Francis Xavier University
Emmanuel College
St. Mary’s College, Maryland
Fairfield University
Syracuse University (2)
Fitchburg State University
Temple University
Flagler College
The New School
Florida Gulf Coast University
The University of Tampa
Fordham University
The University of Tennessee
Franklin & Marshall College
The University of Texas at Austin
Frostburg State University
Union College (3)
George Washington University (3)
United States Naval Academy
Hampshire College
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
High Point University
University of California-Davis
Howard University
University of California-Irvine
Indiana University (2)
University of California-Los Angeles
Le Moyne College
University of California-San Diego
Longwood University
University of California-Santa Cruz
Marist College
University of Colorado Boulder
Merrimack College
University of Delaware (2)
Middlebury College
University of Hartford
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University of Richmond University of Scranton (2) University of South Florida University of Toronto
Ursinus College
Wesleyan University (2) Williams College Yale University (#) indicates where 2 or more will attend
Commencement 2023 — Major Awards Valedictorian Aishlinn Parrinello Salutatorian Devan Fernando The Jennifer Hawke Petit Recognition Award Layla Bowen The Cheshire Academy Alumni Association Cup Siyao “Raymond” Zhong The Michael A. Vanacore Award Sophia Scampolino The Jeffrey Thomas Marshall Scholarship Award Khiyra Becton-Eleazer The Karen J. Smith Scholarship Award for Scholastic Improvement Khiyra Becton-Eleazer The Costin Cup Layla Bowen The Nicholas J. Susla ’48 Book Prize Devan Fernando The Ralph Morgan Griffiths Award Sophia Scampolino The Frederick Vollrath Richmond Award Eric Benoit The Bevan Loree Dupre Award Kamden Denomme The John J. White ’38 Leadership Aawrd Osajie Imevbore The Sheridan Plaque Aishlinn Parrinello
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Sending Off the Class of 2023 It’s never easy for us to say goodbye to a class, especially one that had as much impact on our lives as the Class of 2023. This is the class that, for many, were dealt with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, having to pack up their belongings and learn from home during their second semester at Cheshire Academy. Together, we navigated the pandemic, social distancing, face masks, and so much more. And we’ve watched them as they’ve grown, in person and through Zoom, from young learners, to independent, strong, confident thinkers. During the final weeks of their academic career at CA, the Class of 2023 — and the rest of the student body — participated in countless activities, including the annual Color Run, a water balloon fight, Spring Fling, and academic and athletic award ceremonies. Here’s just a sampling of the fun that was had.
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Since the mid 1800s,
You Belong at Cheshire Academy
Cheshire Academy has opened its doors to students from all over the world. Even at a time when diversity was not celebrated or at the
forefront of conversation, CA recognized that a diverse student body was integral to the growth and development of future leaders. That mindset remains: this year, students from 11 states and 21 countries call Cheshire Academy home. Inside the Gideon Welles Dining Commons, more than 60 flags hang on the eastern wall, representative of the students who attended campus over the past two centuries. Even earlier, in 1794, the school’s original constitution noted
racism — something CA has been working to dismantle. Every day, at all levels, Cheshire Academy strives to be a truly inclusive, diverse, and anti-racist school. “This is the right thing to do for human beings,” states Head of School Julie Anderson P’19,’23. “There shouldn’t be a fear of
that “female education may be attended to in this institution,
diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school. Doing what is right
by such instructors and under such conditions as the trustees
for students is what we have to do as a school: making sure that
shall direct.” International students were welcomed in 1850, at
they all feel safe, that all of our students feel like they belong.”
a time when such practice was not commonplace. CA returned
Meeting Cheshire Academy’s goal of being an anti-racist
to its coeducational roots in 1969 after a constitutional change
school benefits all students, employees, parents and families,
converted CA to a boys-only school in 1836.
alumni, and the greater CA community, Anderson says. “Every
CA has long been home to students from a range of racial,
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left us with structures, systems, and practices of institutionalized
student here should feel like they can work hard and be
cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Even still,
supported by the adults on this campus to achieve whatever it
the viewpoints, mindsets, and opinions of past generations have
is that they want to achieve, and not feel that any part of their
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I’m proud of the work Cheshire Academy is doing to systematically dismantle unjust policies, procedures, and practices while fostering understanding and building bridges with all community stakeholders to strengthen its renowned culture and long history of inclusivity. This work isn’t performative at CA. We’re intentionally ingraining the values of belonging, engagement, collaboration, and growth into our community culture
effort, two faculty members serve as DEI associates, and three students as DEI interns. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was established to support all members of the CA community, available for anyone seeking resources and support. The office seeks to establish meaningful relationships and partnerships across all school constituencies. DEI encompasses the symbiotic relationship, philosophy, and culture of acknowledging, embracing, supporting, and accepting those of all racial, sexual, gender, religious, and
and creating an environment where diversity and
socioeconomic backgrounds, among other differentiators,
inclusion are not only the norm but celebrated.”
explains Lea.
Angelina Casanova ’00, DEI subcommittee co-chair
DEI in all aspects of school life and programming. Anti-racism
CA publicly made a strong commitment in 2022 to explore falls directly under CA's DEI commitment as it strives to promote racial and ethnic safety and equality. While work was being done
identity will hold them back.” Anti-racism is just one aspect under the umbrella of DEI
behind the scenes with students, faculty and staff, parents and families, and alumni for many years prior, with support from the
efforts at CA, which allow all in the community to acknowledge
Board of Trustees, CA has moved forward more intentionally,
and embrace their uniqueness. Anti-racism at CA is about more
strategically, and comprehensively toward this goal.
than race. It means that each student can be who they are and
Initial steps included educating the Trustees and senior
feel safe and supported. It starts conversations around how
leadership team on what being anti-racist means. And with Lea at
identities like having a learning difference, physical disability, or
the helm as director, any fear around the term anti-racism quickly
differing socioeconomic status might hold students back from believing they can achieve their goals — and how to shift this perspective while bolstering students in pursuit of their dreams. Diversity, equity, and inclusion at CA covers a beautiful and
Shreeya Gomathinayagam ’24, student body president, spoke at Convocation.
wide array of differences that are not only to be supported, but celebrated.
Picking up the pace Dr. Aleesha Grier-Rogers ’90 was hired in 2019 as the school’s first Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In her role, Grier-Rogers was able to respond directly to members of the CA community who had concerns about racism as well as inclusion practices, among other issues. As a professional practicing psychologist, however, Grier-Rogers had to step back from her position at CA to serve an ever-growing need for care as a result of the mental health crisis that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alumna Tanasia Lea ’09 was then hired to continue the work. During the transition, an evolution of the DEI director role took place, expanding it to be more comprehensive and to look at systems across the entire school. To assist Lea in this the magazine of cheshire academy
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The 2023-2024 DEI Team. From left: Ana Henriques, Allissa Robinson, Gia Acosta ’25, Menwe Okafor ’24, Amy Zhang ’24, and Tanasia Lea ’09.
dissipated. Training was then introduced across the community to CA employees, with purposeful decisions being made at all levels. “This is who we are as a school,” Anderson says. “This is who we have always been. It’s just that, now, we’re being very clear in our message and actions.” Lea is transitioning from her role as Director of DEI at the end of 2024 to pursue athletic opportunities with a goal of competing in the 2024 Olympics. Lea will continue to remain engaged with CA as a consultant while the school seeks a new director.
In all aspects In essence, anti-racism is the active opposition to racism. It’s more than just not being racist; it is about actively working to dismantle the systems and structures that perpetuate racism. At CA, this is done through education, advocacy, and activism. Changes are taking place throughout campus, in written and spoken word, in all departments, in new programs and clubs, and Deanna Dixon ’26 with Director of the Music Program Eunyoung DiGiacomo.
in so many areas of school life. Language such as “grandfathered in” and “senior masters” has been eliminated and replaced with “legacy” and “senior
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Cheshire Academy’s mission is critical today and will become even more important in the future as the world becomes more interconnected and technologically advanced. CA graduates who have the ability to truly understand, listen, develop meaningful connections, and recognize the value that people from different backgrounds bring to any conversation will be the ones who find success and become leaders. The DEI work that CA is doing helps our students begin to develop the emotional intelligence needed to succeed in a multipolar and multicultural world.” Todd Savage ’98, DEI subcommittee co-chair
faculty,” among other changes. Dress-down days, previously requiring students to make donations for a chosen cause, are now optional with clear language stating that a donation
Nick Joaquin, chair of the Math Department, with Jadon Wolfe ’23.
is not required. Recognizing that students come from varied socioeconomic backgrounds at CA, this is just another way the Academy is striving to create a more equitable experience for all. The leadership team continues to participate in professional development wherein part of the agenda concerns anti-racist work, specifically about identity, and structural and systemic
individuals, and the number of employees and the number of administrators who identify as people of color has increased. One third of the Board of Trustees identifies as a person of color. Lea and Director of Human Resources Kristin Welage P’19,’21
racism. For all employees, professional development priorities
monitor Ethics Point, the school’s online reporting system for
are focused on enhancing personal, interpersonal competencies
bias reporting. Any member of the CA community can submit
to engage in the work. Employees are encouraged to continue
anonymous and non-anonymous reports, which Lea and Welage
pursuing professional development opportunities offered
review and then determine next steps. Responses to reports
through education associations like CAIS and NAIS.
range from a conversation, an investigation, education and/or
Clubs are an integral part of a student’s life, where they find
disciplinary consequences if the incident violates community
like-minded individuals, with similar stories and backgrounds,
expectations set in the Student, Family, and Employee
and interests and passions. A conscious effort has been made
handbooks. The tool is one method to understand the gap
to increase affinity groups on campus, adding religious-based
between where we are and where we want to be as a community,
affinity groups and a group for those who identify as Latinx
one that strives to align with diversity, equity, and inclusion
to the Black Student Union, Asian Student Union, Gender/
best practices.
Sexuality Alliance, Black Girl Coalition, International Student Union, The Coleman Group, and others.
Even the Student & Family Handbook and CA’s curriculum have undergone some changes, such as changes to rules
An affinity group has been formed for employees who
and policies, and the addition of new courses — including IB
identify as LGBTQ+, and another is in the works for employees
Geography and El Norte: Latinx North America — that provide
of color. Senior leadership represents a diverse group of
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Cheshire Academy immediately stood out to us when seeking a school for Kris. Having a diverse, international
engagement. Most recently, Diversity, Equity, and Justice
student body was very important and wasn’t available
Community Weekend enhanced the community’s understanding
in many of the local schools where we lived. Being an
of how systems have shaped society, and inspired action to intercept and dismantle unjust systems.
immigrant from a different part of the world, I felt that it was very important for my child to be in an academic environment that was diverse, encouraged education of
Where we’re going Cheshire Academy has accomplished quite a bit just this past year, but there is still more to do.
everyone’s backgrounds, and is making an effort to shift
“Working toward becoming a more diverse and inclusive
the paradigm around diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
school is an ongoing process,” Anderson says. “There is no one-
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we can all make a difference in the fight against xenophobia,
size-fits-all approach. However, by taking small steps every day, racism, ageism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination, stereotyping, and injustice.” Continuing the school’s work to becoming a truly anti-racist
A place to call home
school requires an effort to do the work comprehensively, with
Building a more just and equitable society means working to
a positive impact on all members of the community — students
create a world where everyone has the same opportunities and
and adults alike. Everyone on campus and all those connected to
access. This effort connects directly with CA’s mission, vision, and
the school should feel like they belong, and that differences are
core values of belonging, engagement, collaboration, and growth.
seen as assets, not deficits to the community.
“We believe that if our students embrace our core values, then they will be poised to be better global citizens who are
equity, and inclusion will take us from being a symbolically
prepared to continue the work they learned here at CA,” Anderson
multicultural school to a transformed, inclusive school,” says Lea.
says. “They will play an important role in creating a world where
CA strives to implement structures, policies, and practices
everyone can reach their goals without fear that their identity will
with participatory decision-making and other forms of power-
hold them back.”
sharing at all levels, and commit to seeking deeper awareness
The five closed community weekends planned for the 2023-2024 academic year include themes of belonging and
From left: Varsity boys’ soccer head coach Ed Banach, Wanzya Simpasa ’24, Marcus Murphy ’24, Sammy Schroers ’24, Kirk Ortega ’24, Joonghan Kim ’24, and assistant coach Nick Joaquin.
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in contributing to a more racially equitable and human-centered community with a strong sense of joy, trust, and gratitude.
Prior to walking in the processional at Convocation, Head of School Julie Anderson P’19,’23, Associate Head of School Dolph Clinton, and members of the Board of Trustees pose for a quick photo. Pictured are, from left, front row: Anderson, Angelina Casanova ’00, Board Chair Jennifer Freedman P’15, and Clinton; middle row: Board Vice Chair Ronald Bergamo Jr. P’13, Board Secretary Catherine Bonneau P’04,’16, Edgar Vinal ’86, P’16,’19, Board Treasurer Jared Pinsker ’97, and Murali Venkatraman P’18; back row: Dr. William Petit Jr., William Ampofo ’92, Todd Savage ’98, and Praveen Savalgi ’06.
CHESHIRE ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT “Cheshire Academy is an internationally minded college-preparatory school that challenges its students to maximize their potential by developing the confidence, character, and critical thinking skills that enable them to thrive as global citizens.”
Cheshire gave me the confidence to meet and interact with kids from so many different cultures that it shaped my life’s
DEI COMMITMENT STATEMENT “Cheshire Academy has been, for 230 years, an internationally
work and passion, and that was way before diversity, equity
minded community that celebrates the uniqueness of
and inclusion were words to identify what Cheshire was
the individual while encouraging curiosity, interest, and
already all about back in the 1950s.” Lew Shomer ’55
appreciation for other cultures, traditions, backgrounds, and experiences. Our students and families, faculty and staff, and alumni represent multiple identities, among them race,
The hiring, retention, and admission processes are additional
ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, gender identity
areas in which CA has conducted a thorough review. Through
and expression, ability, sexuality, learning style, and family
these reviews, CA will foster a more supportive educational and
composition. We know that as individuals, we are better and
work culture for students and employees. Collaborating with the
stronger for understanding, knowing, and appreciating others.
Admission Office and Human Resources, the Office of DEI will
We are committed to fostering an environment of
strive to address and eliminate potential bias in the hiring and
belonging, safety, and connectedness that actively seeks
enrollment processes.
to dismantle systems that create policies and procedures
“These are just two areas of many where we as a school
which favor one group over another, through an inclusive and
are currently focused,” Lea says. “Some things can be resolved
anti-racist lens. Diversity in perspectives, worldviews, and
quickly, while others require weeks, months, years of dialogue and
experiences allows our students to grow increasingly able to
work before change can take place. Anti-racist work is critical to
thrive as global citizens.”
the mission of our school and to nurture students who can think
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REUNION 2023 Alumni spanning across the decades came back home to Cheshire Academy June 9-10 for Reunion weekend, complete with a day full of activities and special recognitions. Members of the CA community kicked off the festivities on
Events continued Saturday, beginning with a fun run and
Friday at Cheshire Craft Brewing, where they enjoyed authentic
alumni lacrosse game. Head of School Julie Anderson addressed
Mexican cuisine from the Wandering Agave food truck, the Cat
attendees during a State of the School address, with a barbecue
Scratch Fever specialty beer, and the music of Wing It.
and 50th reunion lunch following.
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The afternoon consisted of campus tours, an alumni
Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame and D. Robert Gardiner Arts &
basketball game, pub trivia in front of the John J. White ’38
Letters Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held on the lawn in front of
Science and Technology Center, axe throwing and other lawn
Bowden Hall.
games on Slaughter Field, and two Back to the Classroom
Following the induction ceremony was a wine tasting in front
sessions held in the Library & Humanities Building, hosted
of the Gideon Welles Dining Commons, hosted by Bill Bishop ’73.
by English Department chair Allison Bass-Riccio and
Dinner and dancing in the Dining Commons closed out the evening,
environmentalist and conservationist Rick Morris ’73.
with many alumni continuing to share stories about their experiences
Kicking off the evening was the annual Kevin Slaughter
at Cheshire Academy, and what they have done in the years since.
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The Kevin Slaughter Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame THE 1973 UNDEFEATED MEN’S TRACK TEAM James A. Bolduc ’73 James Bolduc attended Cheshire Academy in 1973 as a senior, living in Horton Hall. He was on the undefeated 1973 men’s track team, coached by Mr. Gordon Bryson and Mr. Linn Carpenter. Thanks to his participation on that team and in varsity basketball, James won the Class of 1940 Cup Award for Outstanding Sportsmanship. He was also a member of Pep Club and Press Club. James went on to compete in Division I track and soccer at Charleston Southern University, from which he graduated in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in history and physical education. James lives in Inman, South Carolina, where he is involved in his local church and currently works in the purchasing department at Spartanburg Steel. He is married to Vickie Bolduc; together, they
James Bolduc ’73, Theodore Burghoff ’73, Bobby Dawson ’73, and Coach Gordon Bryson.
have three children, one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren.
which he also served as co-editor; and the
hurdles, jumps, and sprint relays on the
His hobbies include reading about World
designer of the endsheets and cover for
undefeated 1973 men’s track team during
War II and players from the Boston Celtics
the 1973 yearbook. Upon graduating, he
his senior year. Bobby joined the team as a
and Red Sox, working in his yard, watching
was awarded the Alumni Association Cup
sophomore; he also played football, soccer
the UConn Huskies, and listening to The
Award for his leadership in non-athletic
(serving as co-captain of the team as a
Beach Boys and The Four Seasons.
extracurricular activities, as well as the
junior and senior), and basketball while
Orville Prescott Award in Writing.
at CA.
Theodore B. Burghoff ’73 Theodore Burghoff attended Cheshire Academy from 1971-1973. Theodore competed in the mile run and half-mile run on the undefeated 1973 men’s track team during his senior year. Theodore was a member of the swim team and student
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After CA, Theodore attended the
Bobby was vice president of his
University of Texas — where he continued
junior class and then president of his
swimming and running track — and
senior class. He was involved in theater
Maharishi International University. He
on campus, playing the roles of Strength
currently lives in Fairfield, Iowa, where he
in the late 15th-century morality play
serves as director at Eirestar Inc.
“Everyman” and Tadpole in “As If It Really
council both years at CA. He was further
Robert E. Dawson ’73
involved on campus his senior year as a
Robert “Bobby” Dawson attended
member of the Art Club; contributor to
Cheshire Academy from 1969-1973, living
Horizons (the literary journal) and Midpoint
in Von der Porten Hall for two years and
(the student newspaper), the former for
Horton Hall for one year. He ran the
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Matters,” a one-act satire of boarding school life written and directed by English teacher Frank Weddell. Throughout his time at CA, Bobby was a member of the student council, choir, Key Club, International Club, Pep Club, Film Society,
and the Afro-American Society.
undefeated 1973 men’s track team his
Beyond athletics, Jeff was a member
The year he graduated, Bobby won
sophomore year; in addition, he played
of the National Honor Society, was part
the New Haven Register’s Youth of the
football all four years at CA, serving as
of the team of students behind the arts
Year Award, the Alumni Association’s
captain of the varsity team his senior
event Zenith (a weekend featuring visual
award for best all-round athlete, the
year. He later went on to play football at
art displays, and theatrical and musical
Parents Association’s award for “that
Central Connecticut State University.
performances) and, when he graduated,
student who has given the most of
He was involved with many non-athletic
received first honors in history and
himself for the good of the Academy,” and
activities at Cheshire as well, including
Honors of the First Rank overall. He was
CA’s highest honor granted to graduating
student council, Pep Club, and the
also awarded the Ralph Morgan Griffiths
seniors, the Sheridan Plaque, for “that
International Club. He was treasurer
Award, given to “that member of the
member of the graduating class who best
of his sophomore class and president
graduating class who has excelled in
combines the qualities of the athlete, the
of his junior and senior class. Upon
friendliness, character, and leadership.”
scholar, and the gentleman.”
his graduation, Richard’s dedication
Jeff continued cross country in
to the CA community was reflected in
college and remains a longtime endurance
Howard University in Washington,
his winning the Ralph Morgan Griffiths
athlete/triathlete; he has run several iron
D.C. He has been the owner of Robert
Award for his “friendliness, character,
distance races, with many top-of-his-age-
Dawson Plumbing & Construction in his
and leadership,” and the Frederick
group finishes among them. He lives in
hometown of Chapel Hill, North Carolina,
Vollrath Richmond Award for his “loyalty,
Freeport, Maine, and is married to Deb
since May 1991.
devotion, and consideration of others.”
Byers. He is a cardiologist and works with
Richard lives in North Haven,
the Veterans Administration. He is also an
Connecticut, and is married to Tina. He
author/co-author of numerous scientific
is an owner of Onofrio’s Ultimate Foods,
journals and books. His hobbies include
continuing a legacy of a 100-year-old
flying planes, cross-country skiing, music,
successful family business. He also
and dog mushing.
After Cheshire, Bobby attended
Richard A. Onofrio ’75 Richard Onofrio attended Cheshire Academy from 1971-1975. He was on the
contributes to his local community recreation basketball program and as a
THE 1988 WOMEN’S UNDEFEATED VOLLEYBALL TEAM
member of the Porcini Club. He enjoys
Dawn R. Keisling ’88
as a coach for the Durham girls youth
golf, target shooting, cars, and spending
At Cheshire Academy, the late Dawn
time with his grandchildren. He joins his
Keisling was recognized as a member of
sister Maria Onofrio Amendola ’82 and
the National Honor Society and the Blue
brother Tim Onofrio ’77 in the CA Hall
Key Society.
of Fame.
Dr. Jeffrey A. Rosenblatt ’73
In Loving Memory “Dawn’s life was driven by the words
Dr. Jeffrey Rosenblatt attended Cheshire
of the Lord spoken through Jeremiah
Academy as a junior and senior, living in
the prophet, that says ‘I knew you before
Von der Porton and Horton halls. He was
you were born, and I have a plan for your
on the undefeated 1973 men’s track team
life.’ Those words motivated her to be an
his senior year. He was also on the cross
achiever, a student, a team player, and
country team both years, serving as co-
an advocate for all who came across
captain his senior year.
her pathway. She greatly respected and
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The D. Robert Gardiner Arts & Letters Hall of Fame Matthew Nicholson ’06 Matthew Nicholson ’06 attended Cheshire Academy from 20012006. Matt was significantly involved with theater on campus, playing parts in various productions across his four years here, including Nick Piazza in “Fame the Musical” and Rosencrantz in “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.” Matt also volunteered at a local nursing home, sang in “Cats”, and was a member of student council, the student life committee, Key Club, Proctors, Pearl and Ken Keisling P’88 with Athletic Director Jim McCarthy.
trusted her instructors at Cheshire Academy, fellow students, coaches, and administrative staff. She understood her God-given strengths and weaknesses and knew that her purpose in life was to use those unique gifts and talents to fill a special role as a student, in her career and, most passionately, in serving others. Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone at Cheshire Academy for being such an integral part of our daughter’s life, and a special thanks for remembering Dawn along with her coaches and fellow team players as part of this Hall of Fame ceremony.” – Pearl and Ken Keisling
After getting his bachelor’s degree in playwriting and theatre from Sarah Lawrence College, Matt has gone on to be a screenwriter based in New York City. He has 45 wins and over 100 placements in international screenwriting contests for his television and short film scripts, such as “New Olympus” and “Pietra Fredda” — both of which have appeared on the Red List, a leaderboard of the highest-scoring projects in the Coverfly screenplay database. For the past eight years, Matt has worked on the social media team for Star Trek’s George Takei. He currently serves as editor-in-chief of georgetakei.com and percolately.com, with
Brent Oakes ’93
over 2 billion website visitors to date. Additionally, he has been
Brent Oakes came to Cheshire Academy already an accomplished
a volunteer and support group member for the Huntington’s
student-athlete. He placed third for Outstanding Wrestler at state
Disease Society of America since November 2009.
championships as a sophomore and came in second as a junior.
Matthew Nicholson ’06 with Head of School Julie Anderson.
At Cheshire, Brent is best remembered for his time on the wrestling team, coached by Mr. Impranto. Brent went undefeated in the 1993 season, going 21-0 and winning the NEPSAC state championship. For this feat, he won the award of most valuable player at CA. He was also president of his senior class. After Cheshire, Brent started a live music production company in San Francisco, California, winning a Bay Area music award for Talent Buyer of the Year. He currently lives in Westerville, Ohio, and works as a graphic designer. He has been married to Maria since 2009; together they have two sons, Athen and Christian, who are also involved in athletics. Brent’s hobbies include playing music, poker, and making stop-motion movies with his kids.
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Dr. James Kempton P’20, Courtney Evans Sacchetti ’93 Join Board of Trustees Two experienced members of the Cheshire Academy community have joined the Board of Trustees, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge from their fields that will no doubt benefit the school for years to come. At its May meeting, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. James Kempton P’20. An ophthalmologist, Kempton
During its October meeting, Trustees elected Courtney Evans
joined the Yale University School of Medicine in 2009,
Sacchetti ’93 to the Board. Sacchetti has a wealth of experience
and currently works at the Veteran Affairs Connecticut
in the field of finance; in January 2023, she was named executive
Healthcare’s West Haven location, as well as the Yale
vice president and chief financial officer at Bankwell Financial
Eye Center in New Haven.
Group and its subsidiary, Bankwell. She served for six years as
Kempton received his undergraduate degree with honors and completed medical school at The Ohio State University.
director of financial planning and analysis at Bankwell before being named CFO.
He later completed two residencies and a fellowship at Yale.
Sacchetti received her bachelor’s degree in economics as
Upon completion of his second residency in Ophthalmology
well as her MBA from Union College. She held a long career with
at Yale University, Kempton was recognized by the faculty with
GE Capital, starting in the company’s Financial Management
the Marvin L. Sears Award for Clinical Excellence. Kempton has
Program before serving in various finance and regulatory
also completed extensive research on vitreoretinal diseases and
positions — ending as senior manager of capital forecasting —
surgery, and the systems approaches in the delivery of medical
over her 18-year career there.
education. Kempton and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Myer, live in Cheshire.
Sacchetti lives in Stamford, Connecticut, with her husband, Joe. Her brother, George Evans, is a member of CA’s Class of 1997.
Together, they have two sons; Owen Kempton is a member of CA’s Class of 2020.
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Integrated Science S
cience is an interesting subject. In essence, it is the study of the
universe around us and within us, natural phenomena, and solutions to problems. No matter who you are, you would be hard pressed to say that not a single area of science piqued your interest, whether it was understanding how cells work (mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell), dissecting an animal to see how organs are laid out (no one can forget that smell), realizing how large space is (it’s so vast), or assessing a crime scene for clues to find the culprit (leave no stone unturned). Science is all about curiosity which, at Cheshire Academy, is cultivated through an engaging and safe environment. And it
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all starts at the 9th grade level with Integrated Science. At its core, Integrated Science introduces students to the world of science as they uncover the patterns that characterize the universe, life, and the physical world. Students think like scientists as they dive into biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, environmental science, and engineering. But a good class goes beyond subject material. In Integrated Science, students learn more. They learn about collaboration, empathy, social skills, how to assess themselves, and so much more in a hands-on, data-driven environment. And there’s no one better to helm the ship than Ellie De Leon, a former scientist and longtime science educator. Science has always been a passion for De Leon, and it shows in her teaching. She’s right there alongside the students, helping them to experience the ideas they are exploring in three dimensions. Whether the class is building molecular models to better understand covalent bonding or being challenged to honestly consider how deeply they engaged with their coursework on their bi-monthly Community of Scientists Reflection, both De Leon and her students get their hands dirty. For De Leon, her interest in science sparked in high school when she began studying protein synthesis and the cellular processes that make life function. Her enthusiasm for the sciences only grew, prompting her to pursue a degree in biochemistry in college and graduate school. She worked as a scientist for a period of time before getting back to the classroom — this time as the educator. “Teaching science seemed like a nice way to marry my love of science with my love of working with people and with kids,” De Leon recalled.
"The goal in these units is to complete a lot of data collection and experimental design as well as build connections between ideas." — Integrated Science Teacher Ellie De Leon
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Understanding science is critical to one’s life, De Leon said. For example, understanding the connection between nutrition, digestion, and health allows someone to better communicate with a healthcare provider and seek appropriate care. “When you go to a doctor, it’s nice to know what you’re talking about, or at least to be able to ask better questions so that you can take ownership of your health. The collisions of everyday life with these biological concepts was interesting to me. As I learned more and began to realize how interconnected all of the scientific disciplines are, more of the subjects became interesting to me.” Though Integrated Science covers topics in the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and physics, rather than teach these concepts in isolation, they are, as the course title suggests, integrated. Units in this course address larger scientific ideas such as patterns, systems, or building blocks and use the disciplines of biology, physics, and chemistry as perspectives through which to explore those broader ideas. Students begin with a building blocks unit that covers what makes up the world, from matter to the objects we see in our
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Science teacher Ellie De Leon.
everyday life ranging from the various cells that form bodies to the plastic and metals in your cell phone. The unit culminates with
and, from that, they’re drawing conclusions to make meaning.” De Leon hopes her interests impact the newest generation
students picking a specific molecule to highlight and present.
of young learners. By the end of the course, students will have
The study of water comes next. As De Leon says, water is
a better understanding of the world around them, and where
integral to life on Earth and how the world operates. The class
they plan to take their science career during their time at
finds answers to why the unique chemistry and physics of water
CA. For those students who plan to pursue the International
influence the biological functions of all life in Earth. They explore
Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme and pursue the study
why the physical and chemical properties of water molecules
of science beyond high school, Integrated Science helps to
cause ice to float, snowflakes to never have the same pattern,
prepare them for those greater challenges. For those who opt
and enable tardigrades to survive in extreme environments by
to not pursue the IB diploma, this gives students a foundational
using a unique phase of water known as “water glass.”
understanding of the world around them, and problem-solving
Overarching concepts covered in the spring term include an
skills that will prove useful in any discipline.
exploration of patterns of structures and their functions across
“Whether they pursue science or not, in their years at CA,
the disciplines as well as an introduction to system thinking
in college, and beyond they’re going to have to self-regulate and
centered around the question, “Why is a whole more than the
self-manage their own study process. They’re in the driver’s seat
sum of its parts?”
of their academic experience,” De Leon said. “We really want to
“The goal in these units is to complete a lot of data collection
give them a structured environment so they can intentionally
and experimental design as well as build connections between
engage with science (and all parts of their high school
ideas,” De Leon explained. “We’re pushing them to take the
experience) now.”
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GAMERE BOWL CHAMPS Varsity Football ends the season with 35-28 victory over Avon Old Farms With 36 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, quarterback Dante Reno ’24 took the snap, stepped back, and looked down the field to the left. There, he saw tight end Luke Reynolds ’24 running to the end zone. Reno threw, Reynolds put his left hand up, caught the ball, dragged his feet in the end zone, securing the 23-yard pass that would allow CA to claim the title of New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) bowl champions. Under the leadership of first-year head coach Bill Mella, CA hosted Avon Old Farms for the Drew Gamere Bowl on Friday, Nov. 17. This was the first bowl game for CA since 2016. The game drew a large crowd both in support of the Cats 28
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and Avon Old Farms, with the grandstands filled with friends and family cheering on student-athletes who, after the game, would be heading into Thanksgiving recess. CA and Avon were neck and neck for most of the game,
Reynolds (Penn State commit) for a 30-yard touchdown. Other critical plays included a short pass to Reynolds, who then threw to Newby for a touchdown, tying the game up 14-14 before halftime. And, in a 28-second stretch, three touchdowns
trading touchdowns and keeping the score close. It was
were scored, two of which were by CA. Chris White ’24 hit a
anybody’s game.
5-yard run into the endzone, and Tristan Washington ’26 returned
The Beavers took an early lead, but the Cats were quick to catch up. Elijah Newby ’24 (University of Southern California
a kickoff for 92 yards, putting CA up 28-21. After Reynolds’ championship-winning catch in the fourth,
commit) caught a throw from Reno (University of South Carolina
White intercepted the Avon quarterback’s pass, closing out Avon’s
commit) for a 27-yard touchdown. The score was later revoked,
chances at returning. The team, coaches, family, and friends
with referees claiming CA had an illegal formation during the
flooded Simosa Field to celebrate CA’s win and varsity football’s
play. The team was quick to rally, however, with Reno throwing to
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FALL SPORTS RECAP Varsity football wasn’t the only standout team during the fall season. Also making it to the postseason was varsity girls’ soccer, who ended the regular season with a 10-5-1 record. On Nov. 15, the team traveled to Brooks School (North Andover, Massachusetts) to compete in the NEPSAC Class B quarterfinals. While the outcome was not what the team had hoped, they had a positive regular season, which included big wins against Canterbury School (Oct. 16, 10-1), Marianapolis School (Oct. 25, 5-0), and Hopkins School (Nov. 3, 7-2). The remainder of the varsity teams — coed cross country, boys’ soccer, and volleyball — all had strong seasons. Notable games for boys’ soccer included wins at Woodhall School (Sept. 22, 6-0) and versus Cardinal Kung Academy (Oct. 30, 6-1). Volleyball, led by first season head coach Kayla Padroff ’14, who is also CA’s senior woman administrator, went 3-0 against Ethel Walker School (Oct. 4), Pomfret School (Oct. 18), and Williston Northampton School (Nov. 8). Cross country hosted the 19th annual O’Connell Invitational on Sept. 30 — another successful event, hosted by Greg O’Connell ’66, that drew several other schools to run through the back fields of campus.
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RENO, REYNOLDS SELECTED FOR ALL-AMERICAN GAMES Varsity football quarterback Dante Reno ’24 (left photo) and tight end Luke Reynolds ’24 were named to the Under Armour All-America and Adidas All-American bowl games, respectively, to take place in January. Both student-athletes were honored at Morning Meeting with jersey presentations.
FALL SPORTS AWARDS With the fall athletics season concluded, another group of exemplary studentathletes stood out amongst their peers both on and off the field and court. The annual Fall Sports Awards ceremony was held in the Gideon Welles Dining Commons on Friday, Nov. 17, with select players from each team being named recipients of the Coaches Award and recognitions of most valuable and most improved player.
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On Campus FIELD DAY The start of the school year was burdened by very high temperatures, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the Cheshire Academy community. Students started their day on Monday, Sept. 4, by meeting with their advisors and fellow advisees before attending their first allschool meeting of the year in the Gideon Welles Dining Commons. Later, they checked out the many clubs offered at CA, and spent the afternoon on Slaughter Field competing in field day games, including tug-of-war, an egg race, a volleyball relay, and much more.
CONVOCATION The Cheshire Academy community celebrated the start of the 230th academic year with its annual Convocation ceremony on Friday, Sept. 8. The theme of belonging was apparent throughout the addresses from student body president Shreeya Gomathinayagam ’24, Natalia Ranal Moro ’24, student body vice president John Wotherspoon ’24, and Head of School Julie Anderson P’19,’23, as they all recounted their experiences at CA and how they have grown as individuals and as community members.
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DALY JOINS CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM Cheshire Academy’s own Kate Daly ’05, Director of Library Services, has been named chair of the Middle & High School Librarian roundtable for the Connecticut Library Consortium, of which CA is a member for collective negotiating of supply contracts, lobbying, and professional development. The roundtables provide librarians in similar roles with the opportunity to share ideas, troubleshoot issues, and build cohesion in library curriculum statewide.
SAVE THE SOUND Students traveled to New Haven on Sept. 30 to do their part in keeping Long Island Sound clean. While on the shore, students filled four trash bags with garbage that they found. The whole group of volunteers from Save the Sound filled 27 bags of trash. Good job, Cats!
LE DÎNER French Teacher Miriam Pryzbyla-Baum hosted students in her IB French class at her home on Sept. 29 for a Frenchinspired dinner. Students created and wrote their own menu, cooked, and shared the meal together. All told, they put together a spread of radishes and a delicious smoky red lentil soup to start, a cheese board, and ratatouille and rice for the main course, followed by macarons for dessert. Bon appétit!
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On Campus
MOON FESTIVAL
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
The International and Asian Student
The Cheshire Academy community welcomed Jose Diaz to campus to speak as part of
Unions hosted the 2023 Moon
the school’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Diaz, who works with United Action
Festival celebration on Sept. 29
Connecticut and has a full-time job at a Fortune 500 company in Hartford, Connecticut,
in the Community Forum for all
spoke about his humble beginnings in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, and moving to the
members of the CA community.
United States with his family when he was a young child. For the past decade, Diaz has
CA celebrates the Moon Festival to
served as an activist, focusing on immigration rights, education equity, and mental health.
express its gratitude for friendship
A lunch menu on Oct. 6 was curated in part by CA’s Latine Club, led by Spanish
and wellness within the community,
Teacher Maria Arroyo-Contreras.
with the event having student-led performances, games and prizes, and Asian cuisine.
INTERNING FOR HAZEL HAWTHORNE WERNER This year, six CA students are working with English Department chair Allison Bass-Riccio to archive the works and keepsakes of Hazel Hawthorne Werner, an American author with deep ties in Cape Cod. Students traveled to Provincetown in October, where they visited the American Antiquarian Society, several important Provincetown historical sites, performed community service, and visited Werner's two dunes in the Peaked Hill Bars Historic District.
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SPIRIT WEEK Throughout the week of Oct. 9-13, CA students, faculty, and staff got into the spirit before heading to Alumni Homecoming & Family Weekend and the Fall Long Weekend by wearing their favorite jerseys, “twinning” with fellow classmates and faculty (check out the two Mr. Mis!), donning their class colors, and so much more.
PEP RALLY A schoolwide pep rally on Oct. 12 kicked off Alumni Homecoming & Family Weekend, with a series of games drawing out students from all grades to the basketball court in the Arthur Sheriff Field House. Students competed in a modified game of Hungry Hungry Hippos, “Simon Says Grab Cup,” and Hula Hoop Pass. Faculty also got in on the fun, with Admission Office intern and head coach of the varsity girls’ lacrosse program Kelsey Darcy ’19 walking away the victor of musical chairs.
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FALL CONCERT On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Cheshire Academy Music Department hosted its annual Fall Concert in Richardson Lecture Hall. Students, faculty and staff, parents, families, and friends immersed themselves in the richness of the department’s global repertoire, which featured captivating music from a variety of cultures. Groups included CA’s orchestra, Rock Band, Jazz Band, 1794 a cappella group, and many others. (Photos courtesy of Brittany and Christopher Connor P’26.) 36
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Back at Home — Alumni Employees This year, our roster of alumni employees has grown to 11 exceptional individuals who chose their alma mater as a place to live and work in various departments. From academics and administration to arts and athletics, these alumni are enriching our community with their unique perspectives and skill sets, unwavering dedication, and a shared commitment to the values that define CA.
Tanasia Lea ’09, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion “Preparing to start a family, I knew that this place would be as much of a home to my child as it once was for me.”
Kayla Padroff ’14, Senior
Kate Daly ’05, Director of
Woman Administrator;
Library Services
Head Coach of Varsity
“I realized just how deeply
Volleyball and Varsity Softball
the faculty, who were here
“I saw the opportunity to be
when I was, cared and
a strong advocate, mentor,
wanted to give us the best
and ally for not only females,
education and student
but all students in our school
experience. Now it feels
community. A goal of mine is
like I’m paying it forward.
to foster a deep sense of
Every student in my office
belonging, destigmatize mental
talking about their classes,
health, and provide genuine
proposing library events,
care and support for every single
complaining about their
student-athlete both on and off
parking spot, running late to
the field/court.”
advisory — that was me.”
Kayla Lipsitz ’10, Director of Alumni and Family Relations “This community can serve its members in many capacities, which is something I love. From a learner to an employee, I’m able to partner with CA and add value to advance the school’s mission.”
Jack Welage ’19, Leadership Gift Officer “I wanted to come and give back to the school that has given so much to my family and to meet all our awesome alumni and families in the process.”
RETURNING EMPLOYEES Three former employees returned to campus this year to continue their work at Cheshire Academy. Welcome back to Jaimeson Lynch P’20,’21 (English teacher), Allissa Robinson (Roxbury Academic Support instructor), and Dan Zurolo (Associate Director of Admission). the magazine of cheshire academy
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Alumni Administration and operations. Chemical engineering. Business operations. Baking and pastry arts. Four completely different career paths, but all influenced in part by time spent at Cheshire Academy. On the following pages, four young alumni share their stories of where they are today and the journeys they took to get there. They talk about how CA helped them on their collegiate and career paths, their professional and personal goals, and so much more. Their words are truly inspirational; we hope you enjoy their stories as much as we loved hearing from these trailblazers!
Evan Solomon ’13 Where did life take you after Cheshire Academy? After graduating from CA, I went to college in New York City, which has remained my home for the past decade. I received my bachelor’s degree in philosophy and international political economy, and master’s degree in ethics and society from Fordham University. I also had the opportunity to study abroad at University College London for a semester and travel around Europe. After completing the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, I jumped into the nonprofit sector and have worked for multiple social service organizations in New York. I currently live in Queens with my fiancée, Daniela, and my cat, Lucy.
How did CA prepare you for college, and how did it influence your professional career? Going to CA was the best decision I could’ve made to prepare for college. The academic rigor, the diversity of the student body, and the autonomy offered to students made it a mini college experience. Like almost every friend I had at CA, college felt like an extension of high school, making it far less daunting or challenging. I noticed a clear difference with many friends in college who had to adjust and improve their time management skills. CA’s values, reflected in the Eight Pillars of Bowden, influenced my decision to work in the nonprofit sector. Giving back was expected of all students — I remember doing community service activities and sitting with nursing home residents during our Thanksgiving dinner. These experiences stuck with me and shaped my professional path. 38
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What are you doing currently? I am the associate director, administration and operations for
These learning experiences have stayed with me long beyond my time at CA and shaped the way I perceive the world.
Fresh Youth Initiatives, a nonprofit serving immigrant youth in northern Manhattan. This is a recent career adjustment; prior
Who was your favorite teacher at CA, and why?
to this position, I worked in fundraising and development roles.
While it is nearly impossible to choose only one teacher, I have to
What are your personal and professional goals in life? What impact do you want to have on the world?
shout out Michelle Repass, who was my English teacher for three years and a cross country coach for four years. We read diverse, challenging, and thought-provoking books that I still reference
My professional goals are to grow my career in nonprofit
today, most notably “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe. Ms.
operations and continue to make an impact on community-
Repass also refused to accept "good enough" work, pushing me
based organizations. I hope to one day become a chief of staff,
to become a better writer. I will be forever grateful for how she
chief operating officer, or even executive director.
treated us like adults, holding us to the highest standards with
Personally, I am excited to one day become a parent and raise children, though that day is not tomorrow! My lifelong goal is to follow the Cheshire Academy motto
everything we did. I also need to mention Christopher Hayes, my aforementioned IB History teacher. Mr. Hayes forever changed
— “Ich Dien” — and make a positive impact on every piece of
the way I perceive the world and forced me to critically analyze all
the world I touch, both professionally and personally.
information, a skill set that has served me well in my career and in life.
When you reflect on your time at CA, was there a moment or experience that, looking back now, influenced your path to where you are today? an IB History class during my junior year. We were discussing
Why do you think it’s important for you and other alumni to stay connected with — and support — Cheshire Academy? How has your connection to CA helped you?
a body of water in Asia whose name is in dispute depending
I continue to support and stay connected with Cheshire Academy
on your country of origin. Two of my classmates, from
because of the immense impact the school had on me. More
different Asian countries, got into a friendly disagreement
specifically, I would have missed out on this defining academic
about the name of the sea. It is one thing to read that people
experience without a scholarship from a generous benefactor.
disagree on the name of a place; it is quite another to see that
I want to provide support to the next generation of Cheshire
disagreement come to life in your classroom. Experiences like
Academy students and ensure they have the same enriching
these broadened my perspective of the world.
experience I had. This continually motivates me to give back as a
One highlight that always sticks out in my mind occurred in
Another memorable experience comes from the same class, on the first day of my junior year. We had just gotten
monthly donor. Beyond the academic and life skills I gained while at CA, I
back from Convocation and our teacher, Mr. Hayes, asked us a
also met my closest friends in the world. I will be getting married
simple question: “What happened at Convocation?” We listed
next year, and half of my wedding party are friends I met at CA. In
a couple of speakers and got quiet. “Is that all?” Mr. Hayes
more ways than one, Cheshire Academy is a big part of my life.
asked. Then we recounted additional speakers and the small stumble one speaker made on the way to the podium. Oh wait,
I highly encourage all alumni to stay connected and give back and support current Cheshire Academy students and staff!
there was the bagpiper that led us to the church, too. What was events — what is memorable or important to one person
What was one of your favorite songs to listen to during your time at CA?
may not be to another. It was a reminder to always question
Anything off Kendrick Lamar’s “good kid, m.A.A.d city” album,
information as it is presented, and assume it is probably, at
which came out my senior year at CA. He is still my favorite artist
best, incomplete.
to this day.
the point of this exercise? To illustrate the flaws in recounting
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Nicolina Lamberti ’14 Where did life take you after Cheshire Academy?
What are you doing currently?
After graduating from CA, I attended Villanova University. I
Chemical engineering is a very broad field! I first started
studied chemical engineering with a focus in bioengineering.
my career in the automotive coatings industry at Axalta.
I loved my time at ’Nova! It reminded me a lot of what
(Yes, car paint is more science-y than you think.) I was in a
I appreciated most from my experience at CA: strong
rotational program with the company for two years. I started
academics and a tangible sense of community. Not to
as a formulation scientist at their Global Innovations Center
mention, I got to celebrate two NCAA basketball national
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then tried out Process
championships, which was a once (twice) in a lifetime,
Engineering / Manufacturing at one of their plants in Virginia.
unforgettable experience.
Afterward, I switched to the biotech industry and happily returned to New England! I have been in Boston, Massachusetts,
How did CA prepare you for college, and how did it influence your professional career?
ever since. For the last three years, I have been a senior associate
I fell in love with science at Cheshire! I remember my
acting oral drug delivery platform. Imagine only having to take a
chemistry class with Mrs. Glassmire very clearly. It clicked
pill once a week or once a month for your medical condition. It’s
right away for me. From then on, I knew I wanted to enter the
in the works! I helped formulate 5+ therapies through preclinical
field. I remember my freshman year of college to be relatively
and clinical trials. I just transitioned into a new role at Corner
easy. I owe that to the International Baccalaureate program.
Therapeutics. There, I’ll be working on vaccine drug product
The academic rigor, especially the emphasis on writing, was
formulation for cancer and infectious disease treatments.
scientist at Lyndra Therapeutics. My team is developing a long-
excellent preparation. We had a first-year “Foundations” class writing standard. Needless to say, with what I accomplished
What are your personal and professional goals in life? What impact do you want to have on the world?
in the IB program, I was already there. My professor was very
My goals in life are pretty simple: be a kind person, care for my
impressed.
family, and make a positive difference in the world around me.
that was designed for everyone to level up to the college
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Whether that’s from my career in science or simply the small
support in any way I can. It is so important to express gratitude
choices I make each day, I aim to live out these core values. One
and to give thanks to those who have formed you.
day, I hope to raise a family as loving and supportive as the one that raised me. As a bonus perk, I would love to see my team’s research turn into real, life-changing therapies for patients.
What was one of your favorite songs to listen to during your time at CA? Just like any teenage girl at the time, I was a huge One
When you reflect on your time at CA, was there a moment or experience that, looking back now, influenced your path to where you are today?
Direction fan! “Back for You” was one of my favorites.
There isn’t one particular instance that comes to mind. It is
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the summation of opportunities presented to me: high-level
Where did life take you after Cheshire Academy?
academics, spirited athletics, leadership positions, enlightening
Following Cheshire Academy, I attended Bentley University in
interactions with students from all over the world, and so much
Waltham, Massachusetts, where I graduated with a degree in
more. All of these have helped shape me to be the independent,
finance. I then worked at Boston Scientific for two and a half
driven, and conscientious person that I am today.
years until 2020, when I began working at the NBA Coaches
Who was your favorite teacher at CA, and why? Mr. Davidsson. He was my math teacher for three years at CA — one year of Algebra II and two years of IB math. He was a tough one! He demanded hard work and discipline. But at the same time, he cracked jokes, laughed loudly, and shared his
Association in New York City.
How did CA prepare you for college, and how did it influence your professional career? CA prepared me for college in many ways. As a boarding student, it helped me develop living habits by being away
“intangibles” (Why is it that you
from my parents for the first time.
park in the driveway, but drive in
As a postgraduate student, the
the parkway?). He taught many life
curriculum prepared me for several
lessons and instilled in us important
college courses. On the court,
values for growing up and being
CA not only helped me become a
human. He seamlessly tied together
better player, but a better leader
grit and compassion. If you’re reading
as well.
this Mr. Davidsson, thank you.
Why do you think it’s important for you and other alumni to stay connected with — and support— Cheshire Academy? How has your connection to CA helped you? I was extremely blessed to have been able to attend CA through the Town Scholarship program. I would not have been able to do so without it. I may not be able to pay back every penny, but I am encouraged to
What are you doing currently? I’m currently living in New York City and working as the director of business operations at the NBA Coaches Association.
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not sure in what capacity yet, but a management role in the professional sports industry is the goal. Personally, my goal is to serve others as much as possible. I would love to someday start a foundation for under-resourced communities, grounded at the intersection between education and sports.
When you reflect on your time at CA, was there a moment or experience that, looking back now, influenced your path to where you are today? Walking on the first day of classes and meeting new people
Yubin Cho ’18
that were so welcoming, to this day, has impacted the way I
Where did life take you after Cheshire Academy?
interact with new people. As a postgraduate student who didn’t
After Cheshire Academy, I did my first year of college in Paris for a
know many familiar faces, the earlier stages of my time at CA
study abroad program at George Washington University. It’s crazy
challenged me to “get out of my shell.” Looking back, those times
to look back how those choices can make such a big impact in
were vital to my personal development.
your life later on because I didn’t think I’d be back in Paris two
Winning the NEPSAC Championship was pretty cool too. Shoutout to the 2013-2014 hoops team!
years later studying pâtisserie at the world’s best culinary school! After finishing my course at Le Cordon Bleu, I came back to Korea and opened my own dessert shop. Luckily after a month,
Who was your favorite teacher at CA, and why?
we were fully booked and were featured in major sources such as
Tom Gilpin. I always enjoyed going to his statistics classes
Elle, Marie Claire, and Vogue magazine.
because his passion for teaching was infectious. Great dude.
Why do you think it’s important for you and other alumni to stay connected with — and support — Cheshire Academy? How has your connection to CA helped you? I think it’s important to stay connected because Cheshire Academy has helped mold and develop students from all different
How did CA prepare you for college, and how did it influence your career? By making friends from all over the world and studying with teachers who inspired and challenged me to think out of the box, CA helped me widen and deepen my view on life in various aspects. First off, CA couldn’t have been more helpful with preparing
walks of life. CA has a great sense of community and is always
for my college life. I was far more prepared for the dorm life
willing to help.
than any other students and I had no difficulty getting settled in college. I also took full IB courses, which I complained about at
What was one of your favorite songs to listen to during your time at CA? Wow, tough to choose just one song, but Drake’s “Nothing Was
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the time due to their challenges, but when I look back at it now, I would go back and take them in a heartbeat. CA always helped me spark my creativity and never be afraid
the Same” and Big Sean’s “Hall of Fame” albums were in heavy
to accept the challenges, which led me to where I am now. I
rotation walking around campus for sure.
chose a completely different path than what I majored in college
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and it was scary at times but I remembered how supportive my
and out of school through academics and just generally in life as
teachers were and how much they believed in me. Also, seeing
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fellow alumni carve their own path in such unique and different
He knew how much I enjoyed and loved art so he always
ways never ceased to inspire and motivate me to do the same. I
encouraged and motivated me to pursue it. Looking back, his
still keep in touch with them and the community CA helped us
words and support meant the world to me because even when
build is something for which I will eternally be grateful.
I didn’t believe in myself, he was always there to fill me with courage and boost my confidence. I was afraid to pursue a career
What are you doing currently?
in the arts due to many reasons, but I could always hear him
I am a pâtissier and I am currently running a cafe based in Seoul,
saying that he believes in me at the back of my head whenever I
South Korea. After finishing school in Paris, I got back and opened
was in doubt. Later on, his support helped me choose my path in
a tea dessert café. I make petit fours and all the drinks served
culinary arts. I never gave up on what I truly loved and cherished
at the café. During my off days, I am taking a course to receive
because the best art teacher in the world believed in me.
a national pastry certificate in South Korea. Since I’m still an amateur chef, I plan on taking more courses back in Paris in the near future.
What are your personal and professional goals in life? What impact do you want to have on the world?
Why do you think it’s important for you and other alumni to stay connected with — and support — Cheshire Academy? How has your connection to CA helped you? I’ve made my best friends in CA and I still consider them my
I think for me, this question all connects to one answer. I am
lifelong friends. All the journeys we’ve been through in high school
currently building my career to open a baking academy. I’ve always
and up until now always reminds me how much I cherish this
had an interest and passion in teaching children and I think that’s
connection I have with them.
how I can impact the world. Children are losing touch with nature,
Even when I meet up with them today, we still talk about CA
beauty, and art as the world is becoming more fast paced and
and our memories. Bonding through such unique experiences
technology oriented. I want to help them experience the beauty of
helps our connection stay strong. For example, living with my
nature and stimulate their imagination by baking creative desserts
best friends and sharing everyday life with them is something
from scratch.
only we could bond over which has deepened our relationship on so many levels. Moreover, connecting with other alumni after
When you reflect on your time at CA, was there a moment or experience that, looking back now, influenced your path to where you are today?
high school has always been inspiring and motivating since all of
Taking IB courses definitely impacted my path a lot because it
home that I can always go back to. I am eternally grateful to the
helped me think outside of the box at all times. Taking the IB
community CA helped us build, and by seeing CA newsletters and
art course was a turning point in my creative journey because it
social media, it feels like I never lost touch!
their journeys are different and special. Without this community, I would’ve felt lost at times because CA feels like my second
challenged my artistry, and by completing the course successfully, appreciate and nourish it more. Creating unique, unconventional
What was one of your favorite songs to listen to during your time at CA?
pastries is my goal and the thought-provoking topics and
This question connects to one of my favorite memories. After
assignments in IB art course still inspires me to think bigger.
dinner, my best friends and I always brought our speaker to the
I became more confident with my creativity and began to
turf and played “Rewrite the Stars” from the movie “The Greatest
Who was your favorite teacher at CA, and why?
Showman.” The movie came out during my 11th grade year. After
Mr. Poisson was my favorite teacher at CA and still is my favorite
watching it as one of our weekend activities, we spent hours on turf
teacher of all time. He has always been the best support system in
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DENVER In May, Senior Director of Leadership and Planned Giving Barbara Davis P’17,’18,’20,’24 traveled to Denver, Colorado, to meet with alumni and families. Visits included Chuck Ferris ’65 and his wife, Martha, Marilyn Brown (widow of Doug Morton ’58), and PJ Yesawich ’01 (who was keynote speaker at Commencement in 2016). Interim Director of Admission Rebecca Brooks also recently met with James Peckham Stephens ’87 during her visit to Denver this fall.
MAINE Over the summer, CA traveled north to Maine to visit with members of the school’s extended family. Head of School Julie Anderson P’19,’23 was able to connect with Masa Abe ’03 and his family, Bridget Thornton ’05 and her husband, and Ross Nehrt ’06.
THANK-A-THON Throughout the last week of August, 31 student leaders made hundreds of calls to Annual Fund donors expressing their gratitude for the gifts made last year. They enjoyed the kind words and stories shared by our alumni!
HARTFORD Alumni and families were invited to visit the historic Colt Armory building in Hartford, Connecticut, for a social hour hosted by Trustee Emeritus David Jepson ’59 at JCJ Architecture, a local, national, and global architecture firm. There, attendees heard about the latest plans for development from Head of School Julie Anderson P’19,’23, and were able to enjoy the city’s sights from the building’s rooftop.
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WASHINGTON D.C. Alumni and families in the DMV area gathered at Bluejacket Brewery in the Navy Yard District of Washington D.C. on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Trustees Mitchell Herman ’68 and Todd Savage ’98 hosted the event, which enticed familiar faces from throughout the years to come out and say “Hello” to their former classmates and peers.
NEW HAVEN Alumni gathered at BAR New Haven on Thursday, Sept. 28, for a social hour hosted by Alumni Leadership Association members Will Woods ’14 and Tom Cavaliere ’15. Faculty and staff shared in conversation with alumni, as well as BAR’s famous mashed potato pizza.
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Danny Crossen ’18 Northeastern University
Jake Boucher ’19 Salem State University
Aliya Catanzarita ’19 Hofstra University
Cam Davis-Kania ’19 Bates College
Addison Witkowski ’20 Wofford College
Mia Ferry ’21 Keene State College
Dima Cornell-Neal ’22 Bryant & Stratton College
Max Frissora ’22 Wagner College
Love of Sports There’s no arguing that Cheshire Academy produces talented student-athletes in many sports, and that many who attend CA go on to play at the collegiate level, and professionally. In fact, that has continued to grow in the past three years; 23% of the Class of 2021 went on to play their sport of choice in college, while 38% of the Class of 2023 pursued their dream on the court and field. In these photos are just some of CA’s alumni who went on to make a name for themselves at their college or university during the spring 2023 season. Keep making the Cats proud!
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Don Scott ’62 was randomly chosen from the class notes submitted for the spring 2023 issue of the magazine to receive a Cheshire Academy swag bag. Be sure to submit your class note for the fall 2024 issue of 1794 magazine. Next issue's winner might be you! We recently checked in with Don by phone, where he spoke deeply about his time at Cheshire Academy, his experiences in Burnham, Maine, and what it’s like owning a farm.
What type of farm do you own, and what do you
it was like one big family, and students today shouldn’t take
enjoy most about it?
that for granted. Their memories and what CA teaches you
I own a 42-acre farm with my main crop being sweet corn.
sticks for a lifetime.
I also grow tomatoes and used to grow beans. One thing I
CA has always been a place of academic excellence and
enjoy is attending a local farmer’s market and giving away
prepares its students for education well past high school.
my crops, as well as admiring the natural beauty of the
Students should take advantage of their passions and
land. Fun fact: the population in Burnham is approximately
ambitions so that CA can help set them on the path to success
1,200 people.
at the college or university of their choice and in their careers.
Are you involved in any groups or participate in any
What was your favorite spot on campus?
activities in the Burnham area?
Campus has changed quite a bit since I was a student, but
I love living a simple life, to which I credit spending time at
I vividly remember swimming in the back pond. One time I
my uncle’s farm in South Bend, Indiana. I’m very passionate
sustained an injury while swimming that required me to get
about stock car racing, and have built a few transmissions
stitches.
over the years. A friend in Burnham and I would work on
Were you involved in any sports or clubs?
stock cars together, and he would race them. Burnham
I was a member of the Boxing Club, and spent much of my
winters are pretty tough; there’s not much you can do once
time sparring with my classmates. I also started building
the frost sets in.
engines when I was a child and was successful in building my
I’m also an avid reader and I love mathematics. In my
first when I was 12 years old. So, when I was a student at CA,
spare time, I enjoy flipping through calculus books and
much of my spare time was spent diving into my passion for
solving problems. Some people like crossword puzzles;
cars. As a boarding student, I couldn’t wait to get back home
I like solving math equations.
to New Canaan (Connecticut) on the weekends and continue
What advice would you give to current students?/
working on my cars.
What life skills or lessons did Cheshire Academy
Do you remember any traditions you participated in
equip you with?
during your time at CA?
I appreciate a lot of the lessons I learned during my time
I remember when the football team was the regional champion
at Cheshire Academy and from my mentor there, Coach
in the early 1960s. It was right before the big game, right after
Schultz. Back in the 1960s, CA was very stringent, but my
Headmaster Arthur Sheriff had given a speech, when all the
classmates and I benefited from that level of discipline. I
students went wild and got so riled up. It was great — there
leaned a lot on fellow students and teachers to get advice;
was a lot of school spirit.
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1960S ART CIRKUS ’62 is happily living in Rancho Santa Fe, California, with his wife, Shari. Cirkus is playing a lot of golf and riding his horse. He and Shari are 30 minutes north of San Diego airport and welcomes his former classmates to stop by and say hello.
BILL OPPENHEIMER ’62 writes, “This has been a great year for myself and my family. My cancer is in complete remission. We took a five-day cruise in celebration. In February 2024, my two sons and my two good friends are going to Las Vegas to celebrate my 80th birthday for four days. It doesn’t
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seem possible that it has been 62 years since I have been to Cheshire. I plan to visit in the spring. Cheshire Academy changed my life — I owe so much to the school. I started at
1940S LEW HOLLANDER ’42 (A) writes “I am now 93 years old, born on June 6, 1930. I am a physicist who worked with the atomic bomb and then semiconductors. I have 23 patents and numerous American Physical Society publications. I saw 30- to 35-year-old people who looked terrible, so I planned to be fit at 90. I think I have accomplished that so far. I feel great, hurt nowhere, have lots of energy and believe my best years lie ahead. I was a World Champion Endurance athlete, someone who has aggressively pursued training and competed in endurance events for over 50 years. You can learn about me on Wikipedia, YouTube, and Google. I am in the 2015 Guinness Book of World Records for being the oldest to complete the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon at the age of 82. The British Broadcasting Co. made a documentary called the ‘The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed,’ which included filming me for a week doing The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco, California, at the age of 87. I finished the famous Western States Endurance Run (100 miles)
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Cheshire as a very shy, non-academic person, and I learned the value of self-worth and leadership. I have used these skills in all I accomplished. I want to say to the students at Cheshire Academy, ‘You are so lucky to be where you are, so value the skills you are learning at Cheshire.’”
RANDY PERAZZINI ’66 holds a Ph.D. in English literature from Cornell University and has taught for 28 years, primarily in Mexico City, at St. John’s College, and for RENESAN. He shared his latest course, “Dionysus, Drama, & Democracy,” with the Cheshire Academy library.
BILL SILLS ’69 stopped by campus this summer to visit the Office of Advancement. Bill lives in East Concord, New York, and ran a trucking company for most of his life. He has nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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in one day at the age of 54, which took me from Squaw Valley to
MARK PETERS ’71 (B) still looks back fondly at CA and his
Auburn, California. I am in the American Endurance Riding Hall of
time as a member of the varsity football team, especially when
Fame, and I am still racing, competing, and training every day. My
he made a “record run” against Cranwell Preparatory School.
wife, Karen, has been a huge support in my life.”
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1990S BERNARD GRENWAY ’90 accepted a faculty position at Trinity Washington University in the School of Business in
2023 was an exciting year for ANNE MACGREGOR TIVIN ’70 (C)
Washington D.C.
and her husband, Paul Tivin. Besides celebrating their 39th wedding anniversary, their oldest son, David, and daughter-in-law
CAMI POMALES-COLL ’91 and ALISSA POLKOWSKI ’93 (D)
Hannah, blessed them with their first grandchild, Charlotte. Six
recently met for lunch while in London. Cami was visiting
months later, their middle child, Katherine, and son-in-law Justin,
Europe with her son.
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GABRIEL GOLDBERG ’91 (E) visited campus with his parents
Suzie St. Pierre and MIKE ROTHMAN ’05 (H) welcomed a baby
in late August. Goldberg is currently a freelance photographer
daughter, Morgan, in July. Mike is a board-certified behavior
located in Los Angeles, California.
analyst in Stuart, Florida, and Suzie is a third-grade teacher in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
SATOSHI KAWANOBE ’91 (F) and his wife, Fanny, welcomed their son, Ibuki Kawanobe, into the world on March 11. Ibuki, which means “courageous wind” in Japanese, joins three sisters. Holden John Prince, son of Mary and
ADAM PRINCE ’92, (G) is pictured sporting his Cheshire Cats T-shirt.
2000S CECILY ROSE ALLISON ’03 and her husband, William, welcomed a new baby daughter, Clementine Elizabeth, on May 13, 2023.
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JUN SEONG AHN ’09 (I) visited campus on Aug. 13, where he was able to meet and share memories with senior faculty member Chip Boyd.
NICOLE MADDOX ’02 (J) married Dominque Dempah on April 15, 2023.
PHIL QUIST ’07, (K) a music and emerging talent agent
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BACKMAN ’09 welcomed a son, Douglas Joseph Backman III, on Aug. 30, 2023.
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2010S Heather and JOSH GREENSTONE ’12 (L) became the proud parents of a son, London Maddox Greenstone, on Aug. 7, 2023.
QILEI CAI ’17 (M) graduated from New York University in May with a master’s degree in computer science. Since June, Cai has been a software engineer at Bloomberg LP in New York City.
JOSEPH TACOPINA ’17 (N) recently launched a pop-up shop in Westport for his quickly growing Italian-inspired modern luxury fashion brand Davide. Joseph’s line is handmade in Los Angeles and inspired by his deep respect for Italian culture. Davide’s first collection launched in June 2022.
AMARA SOROSIAK ’19 was named a finalist for the prestigious Sophie Kerr Prize at Washington College. The Kerr Prize is the nation’s largest undergraduate writing prize.
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2020S NATHAN BILLER ’20 was recently included in a Wall Street Journal series called Future View, where they post opinions by college students. His most recent articles were a short piece about the labor market and another on artificial intelligence. He writes regularly for The College Fix as well as his school paper at Colgate.
TAYLOR CASTELOT ’20 writes, “I am a senior at Coastal Carolina University, and I am the editor of Tempo Magazine on campus. I was also recently elected to the executive board for Sigma Tau Delta, which is the English Honors Society. I recently did a research presentation in front of my
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department on banned books in South Carolina. I plan to graduate in the spring and get my master’s degree in English.” Over the summer, TEMILADE ONILE ’22 (O) completed an internship as a Women+ In Finance Fellow with the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General. She interned under the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Onile also recently caught up with Mark Cheong, Associate Director of Admission, and is currently a finance major at Boston College.
SANTINO GAMBARDELLA ’23, (P) a firstyear student at Middlebury College, was named a recipient of the West End Alumni Fund scholarship, which is provided to hard working high school student-athletes so that they can pursue their passion of collegiate sports.
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Former Faculty SUE AND MERLE BLACK made a surprise visit to campus on 9/21. Merle taught history at Cheshire Academy from 1982 to 1986 and he and his wife lived in VDP. Merle and Sue recently retired. They were on their way to Yale New Haven hospital where Sue was employed to take part in their 100 years of nursing celebration. Merle would love to hear from his former students and colleagues. They live in Loveland, OH.
MICHAEL GREENE, (Q) former varsity football coach (20082020), softball coach (2014-2020), and Director of Security (2013-2020), moved to Florida in 2021 and moved from the coaching box to the field. Greene helped a newly formed coed softball team reach the playoffs in 2022, and are currently qualified for this year’s playoffs. Greene batted .652 last season and was selected for the all-star game.
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FREEDMAN P’15, and HOWARD GREENSTONE P’12 , former Board member, met with Barb Davis P’17,’18,’20,’24 for lunch at Greenstone’s new restaurant, Emmy Squared Pizza, in Westport, Connecticut.
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In Memoriam ROBERT COWLES ’47 died on May 11, 2023.
DAVID JEROME “ELVIS” CAMPBELL ’66 died peacefully in his sleep on June 2, 2023. Campbell taught seventh-grade social
CHARLES E. TIERNAN, JR ’49 died peacefully on Saturday,
studies for 33 years. After finding great athletic success on the
August 26, 2023, at his home in Ivoryton, Connecticut. After
football field and track at Bethel High School and Cheshire
graduating from Cheshire Academy, Tiernan was drafted in 1951
Academy, Campbell went on to graduate from the Southern
into the U.S. Army and was assigned to a mortar company. He
University of Connecticut. Campbell harnessed his love of sports
deployed to Korea where he served for over a year, receiving the
and kids by coaching New Canaan’s freshman football team with
Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. While at Boston
his great friend Hans Schneider for many years. He coached a
University, he met and married Claire Kennedy. They had five
variety of sports after school at Saxe, which was just one part of
children and were together for 67 years. Charlie’s grandson, Jack
his legacy there. “Elvis” was always brightening the halls with his
Tiernan, graduated from Cheshire Academy in 2014.
smiles, cowboy boots, and Dutchess muffins.
Surrounded by beloved friends and family, HUGH H. HOFFMAN ’50
PETER DESHOTELS ’73 passed away March 8, 2023, in New
passed quietly on March 2, 2023, at the age of 91. He was a
Orleans, Louisiana. Born in New Jersey, Deshotels lived most
native Cincinnatian, and he loved the University of Cincinnati
of his life between Curacao, Bonaire, and New Orleans. He
and his hometown sports teams. Hoffman was a ceaseless and
attended UNO and used his gift for speaking foreign languages
enthusiastic traveler. He graduated from Yale University in 1954.
while working in the shipping industry. Peter loved scuba diving
He had a long career as an investment advisor at W.E. Hutton
and sailing with friends in his younger years and felt most at
and Thomson McKinnon in Cincinnati.
peace on the water. World travel was one of his passions, and he also enjoyed sitting down with a good book and a good cup of
PHIL CAPOZZI ’51 died on July 1, 2023, in Palm City, Florida.
coffee.
KURT HUMMEL ’55, of Madison, Connecticut, passed away
JOSEPH MIHALKO ’73 died on March 16, 2023.
peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, following a brief illness. Hummel is survived by his loving wife,
NIELS AABOE ’75 died on April 17, 2023. He was a devoted
Alice, who he met while in college and had been married to for
friend and family man, kind, keenly witty, and a natural athlete.
almost 65 years. He leaves behind three children: Karen Butler
He worked in book publishing for 40 years.
’76, Stephanni Hummel ’77, and Eric Hummel ’79. Hummel graduated from Hamden High School and attended Cheshire
BERNARD "BERNIE" KENNEDY ’75 passed away on July 15,
Academy for a postgraduate year. After attending Boston
2022.
University, he married his college sweetheart and returned to Connecticut to take his place in the family business, Hummel
We were saddened to learn that ANDREA MORRIS ’83 died
Brothers, Inc., where he served as secretary-treasurer until he
suddenly in her home in Liberia. She suffered from a brain
retired as a co-owner in 2012.
bleed and passed before they could transport her to Ghana for treatment. She was a beloved educator in Liberia and had many
STEVE KINDELAN ’59 died on November 30, 2022, in Florida.
tributes on Facebook.
MARCOS KONIG ’63 died on February 21, 2023 at the age of 77.
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The Harwood Society for Planned Giving Lee Cohen Uses Bequest to Ensure CA Remains a Launch Pad for Legacies Lee Cohen ’78 and his wife and business partner, Sheryl Chinowth, have together grown a successful real estate agency whose legacy is part of the very fabric of their home state of Oklahoma. Now, through a bequest in their will, they are ensuring future generations of Cheshire Academy students can forge their legacies wherever they choose to make their mark. For Lee, attending Cheshire Academy proved to be a pivotal experience, introducing him to a culture that was congenial, personable, and caring. His teachers were not only outstanding educators, but also mentors during formative years of his life. “The teachers were the best part about the school,” Lee says. “They basically mentored me all the way through my seven years there.” Since graduating, Lee has remained a consistent donor and supporter of CA, serving on the Board of Trustees, assisting with reunions, and acting as a class agent. With their planned gift, which is an unrestricted gift of cash, his and Sheryl’s support will continue far into the future. A native of New York City now living in Tulsa, Lee encourages his fellow alumni to consider their own legacies and remember what CA meant to them. “I think the biggest thing for me is that people need to remember where they came from,” Lee says. “Remember where you came from and, as we move from one generation to the next, remember there are people behind us, and part of your legacy should be to allow other people to make their legacy.”
ADVANTAGES OF A BEQUEST:
To learn more about the ways you can
Perhaps the most important benefit of creating a valid will is
include Cheshire Academy in your
the opportunity to specify how you would like your assets to
estate plans, contact:
be distributed. In addition to the personal satisfaction you
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derive from a philanthropic bequest, you may save estate
Chief Advancement Officer
taxes depending on the size of your estate.
Cheshire Academy 10 Main Street Cheshire, Connecticut 06410 Joe.Long@cheshireacademy.org 203-439-7226
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CHESHIRE ACADEMY IS ALL IN! Your generosity helped raise more than $850,000 for Cheshire Academy’s 2022-2023 Annual Fund (FY23). In FY23, 100% of CA employees and trustees demonstrated their support by making a gift to the Annual Fund and were met with an outpouring of support from our
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FOUNDER’S CIRCLE
Ms. Suparna P. Mody ’00, Trustee 5+
ROXBURY ASSOCIATES
UBS Warburg 15+
($50,000 +)
Dr. William A. Petit, Jr., Trustee 25+
($2,500 +)
Mr. Yue Wang & Mrs. Ling Gong P’25
Mr. Michael A. Bozzuto ’75 35+
Mr. Praveen R. Savalgi ’06, Trustee 10+
Abbey Funeral & Cremation Serv.
Atty. Eben D. Warner III ’61 5
Mr. Richard D. Amerling ’66 30
Mr. Mel A. Shaftel ’61 30+
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Wotherspoon P’24,’26
Chase Collegiate School Foundation, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Wanlin Sun P’24
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Ampofo II ’92, Trustee 5
Ms. Mary Anne Kirgan 10
Mr. Chang Tang & Mrs. Ying Xu P’23
Anonymous
Mr. Robert Kirgan 10
Mr. Kevin Wang ’24
Mr. Antonio J. Bechara ’97 10+
Mr. J. R. Mahan, Jr. ’50 (D)
Ms. Yali Zeng & Mr. Xiping Chi P’23
Mr. Lee M. Cohen ’78 25+
ICH DIEN SOCIETY
Dr. & Mrs. Walter I. Davison, D.D.S. ’59 20+
Anonymous
Col. Paul M. Ingram ’44 35+
Dr. Mary Mahan (D) 10+
($1,794)
The Clarence Manger and Audrey Cordero Plitt Trust 10
ARTHUR SHERIFF GUILD ($5,000 +)
Mr. Luke E. DiMaria P’09
Dr. Jerome Barton, M.D. ’50 30+
Mr. & Mrs. Armando Simosa P’08, Trustee Emeritus 10+
Anonymous
Ms. Tianna L. DiMaria ’09
Dr. Ed Braly ’67 25+
Mr. Demosthenes Argys P’18 5+
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew R. Fezza ’72 5+
Mr. Richard F. Cerrone ’67 20+
Mr. & Ms. Murali Balakrishnan
Mr. Peter Gailey & Mrs. Lori Gailey P’14,’17 10+
Mr. & Mrs. Zenghui Ding P’24
Mr. Michael E. Gering ’80 5
Mr. Simon Fenner
Goodman Family Charitable Trusts 15+
Mr. Hugh H. Hoffman ’50 (D) 35
BOWDEN LEAGUE ($25,000 +)
Ms. Marilyn L. Brown WA ’58 35+ Mr. Mitchell D. Herman ’68, Trustee 25+
Benevity Fund 5 Mr. Peter M. Brant ’64 Ms. Angelina Casanova ’00, Trustee 5+
The Hometown Foundation, Inc.
Cheshire Academy Parent and Families Association 30
Gerald Oppenheimer Family Foundation 20+ Mr. H. William Oppenheimer ’62 25+ Louis F. & Mary A. Tagliatela Foundation, Inc. 25 Mr. Stephen P. Tagliatela ’76 30+
BRONSON FELLOWS ($10,000 +)
Ms. Julie M. Anderson P’19,’23, Head of School & Mr. Thomas Marshall 20+
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph T. Church II ’71 30+
Mr. Gary J. Graham ’72 15+
Mr. & Mrs. Laurence D. Knight P’23
Mr. Michael J. Cohen ’54 15+
Mr. Edward T. Griffin ’63 30+
Ms. Danielle C. Landry ’15 5+
Mr. Barry M. Davis ’74 15+
Dr. & Mrs. Nkemakonam H. Ikekpeazu P’24
Mr. Peter C. Lanni & Dr. Cornelia L. Gallo P’17,’23 10+
Mr. Matthew Levy
Dr. Jerry Larson 10+
Mr. John A. LoRicco ’77 20+
Mr. Donald Liu & Mrs. Jie Pan P’25
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Gabel ’56, Trustee Emeritus 30+
Ms. Nina A. LoRicco ’73 10+
Mr. Jonathan D. Marks ’00 5+
Mr. Robert K. LoRicco ’78 15+
Mr. Michael Mauro P’11 15+
Mr. Alfred S. Herold ’51 35
Mr. Thomas A. LoRicco ’74 25+
Mr. Colin McCavitt ’88
Mr. Andrew M. Kevorkian ’93, Trustee & Mrs. Solmaz Rashidi 10+
Mr. Christopher S. Motter ’97 10+ Mr. Ronald J. Nail ’63 25+
Dr. Kathir Muthusamy & Dr. Leena Philominathan P’22 5
Mr. Howard W. Newkirk ’60 35+
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Orlinsky P’24
Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Page ’50 25+
Mr. James F. Palumbo ’69 35+
Mr. Frank J. Quayle III ’65 25
Mr. Christian A. Rasmussen ’90, P’24 10
Mr. Robert E. Dawson, Jr. ’73 5+ Mrs. Jennifer Freedman, Trustee & Mr. Michael Freedman P’15 10+
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Bergamo P’13, Trustee 10+
Mr. Hanbing Peng & Mrs. Qian Zheng P’26
Mrs. Catherine Bonneau P’04,’16, Trustee & Mr. Robert Bonneau P’04,’16 10
Mr. & Mrs. Jared Pinsker ’97, Trustee 10+
Mr. & Mrs. Xiongwei Chen P’25
Mr. & Mrs. Todd J. Savage ’98, Trustee 15+
Mr. Michael W. Dunaway ’58 25+ Mr. & Mrs. Louis S. Gimbel P’22 Mr. & Mrs. David G. Jepson ’59, Trustee Emeritus Mr. Zengyi Lin ’23 Mr. & Mrs. Xuntao Liu P’26
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Mr. Richard A. Katz, Esq. ’64 30 Dr. James Kempton, Trustee & Dr. Jennifer Myer P’20 5+
Mrs. Veneta S. Nikolova ’01 5+
Mr. John F. Dichello, Jr. ’59 40
Mr. Mark Goodman ’64 (D) 20+
Mr. & Mrs. Shiyang Fan P’25
Mrs. Terri Goodman 20+
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Mr. Bart A. DePetrillo ’87, Trustee 20+
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Mrs. Alexis Rodriquez Wheeler ’07 & Mr. Stephen Wheeler ’07 5+
Pyramid Foundation, Inc. 5+
Mr. Yong Song & Mrs. Jing Zhang P’16,’26 Mr. James N. Travers ’65 20 Mr. Murali Venkatraman P’18, Trustee 5+ Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Vinal ’86, P’16,’19, Trustee 10+ Mr. Jing Zhang ’16
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Schlechter ’66 20+ Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey K. Schpero P’07,’12 15+ Mr. David B. Sherman ’91 5+
Mr. Edward J. Richardson, Sr. ’60 20+ Mr. Joel Rothman ’52 15+ Dr. Karin M. Schelzig & Mr. Haig Balian P’24
Mr. Yanyue Song & Mrs. Ping Yu P’23
Mr. Lewis R. Shomer ’55 15+
Mrs. Karen B. Soren P’21
Mr. William C. Woods ’14 5+
Mr. William Soren ’21
Mr. Qingping Zhou P’25
Mr. Robert E. Svensk ’64 40+
Mr. & Mrs. Changwei Zhu P’24
Mr. & Mrs. Mark F. Testa ’68, Trustee 15+
Mr. Jun Sun P’24
CHESHIRE CATS
Mr. Paul A. Baudner ’71 5
(up to $1,793)
Mr. Martin C. Beatty ’79
Mr. Annissa Aamoum
Mrs. & Mr. Nicole L. Beaudwin P’24,’26 5
Mr. Jiwoh E. Abdulai & Mrs. Isatu M. Kargbo P’24
Mr. Carl E. Beck, Jr. ’63 10+
Mr. David Capuano & Dr. Mara Capuano P’23
Mr. George H. Davidson III ’81 25+
Dr. Leonard J. Carapezza ’56
Ms. Barbara Davis P’17,’18,’20,’24 10+
Mr. Sean Cardwell & Ms. Tandet Mazo P’26
Mr. Charles J. Davis ’20 5+
Ms. Olga Davila
Mr. Griffin Davis ’24 5+
Mr. & Ms. Alexander L. Bell ’76, P’14 25+
Ms. Jennifer Carey
Mr. & Mrs. Andre G. Benoit P’23
Mr. Anthony R. Carrano ’67 10+
Mr. Antonio A. Alfaiate P’20,’21
Ms. Krista Bergin P’21
Ms. Arlene Carrillo P’26
Mr. Ronald J. Aliciene ’68 20+
Mrs. Madeleine Bergstrom 5+
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Carson P’23
Mr. John F. Allen ’78
Mr. & Mrs. Yves Berliet P’24
Mr. Marcos A. Chadwick ’24
Ms. Colleen Altenburger
Ms. Kerry Bernier P’22
Mr. & Mrs. Tomas R. Chadwick P’24
Mrs. Beatrice Deloge & Mr. Don Deloge GP’19,’23 5
Amazon Smile
Mr. Roberto E. Berrios ’88
Mr. Mark Cheong
Mr. & Mrs. Dominick DeMartino P’23
Atty. Peter F. Ambrose ’63 30
Mr. Thomas Berry
Chesapeake Technology, Inc.
Ms. Janet E. Dember ’77 20+
America's Charities
Mr. Robert E. Biega ’64
Mr. Samuel H. Chorches ’60 35+
Mrs. Laura J. Dempsey P’07 15+
Mr. Gary R. Anderson ’70 20+
Mr. Nathan L. Biller ’20
Mr. Arthur A. Cirkus ’62 30+
Ms. Jenna K. Denomme ’19 5+
Mr. Robert R. Anderson ’72 10+
Mr. Cuba Birnbaum
Mr. Donald Clancey GP’14 5
Kamden Denomme ’23
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Annatone, Jr. P’15 5+
Mr. Andrew W. Black ’03 15
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Clark P’24
Mrs. Eunyoung DiGiacomo P’19 5+
Mrs. Patricia L. Black P’03 20
Mr. Timothy T. Claypoole ’86 25+
Ms. Jennifer Dillon 5
Mr. Michael E. Annatone III ’15 5+
Blossom on Orange LLC
Mr. Dolph Clinton
Mr. & Ms. Hubert Dixon P’26
Anonymous
Mr. Jeffrey A. Blum, Esq. ’64 25+
Dr. Allison & Dr. David Cohen P’25
Ms. Jenny Doak ’91 25+
Mr. Myron Arakaki 15+
Ms. Katherine Bobsein
Mr. Anthony Colabella ’07 5
Mrs. Wendy Doherty 5+
Mr. Cristos R. P. Argys ’18 5
Mr. & Mrs. Gaetano Bonanni P’13 5
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Colantuoni P’05 15+
Mr. Dariusz Z. Domanski ’98 10+
Dr. Kylah B. Arias
Mrs. Deb Bond 20+
Mr. & Ms. Zeqiu Dong P’25
Mr. Marc Aronson & Mr. Matthew Socia 15
Ms. Layla L. Bowen ’23
Mr. Mark R. Coley & Mrs. Marga Llompart Coley P’06 10+
Mr. & Mrs. George J. Aiello P’26 Dr. Peter G. Alexander & Dr. Katie T. Lansdale P’23
Mr. & Mrs. James Carmilia P’23
Mr. Jackson R. Davis ’17 5+ Ms. Katherine E. Davis ’18 5+ Mr. William S. Dawn ’53 20+ Mr. Michael Day ’94 25+ Ms. Ellie DeLeon
Mr. Rod Bowen & Ms. Monique Bowen P’23
Mr. Alex Conaway
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Dougherty P’01,’04 25+
Dr. Michael J. Conlon ’55 5+
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Douglas P’17
Mrs. Michael A. Connor, Jr.(D) 20+
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Driebeek ’77 5+
Mr. Walter E. Auch, Jr. ’64 15
Mr. Chip Boyd & Mrs. Shelley Taylor Boyd P’98,’10 30+
Mr. James J. Connors III ’55 25+
Dr. Lawrence A. Boyle 10+
Mr. Michael W. Dunn ’16
Mr. Michael R. Augenblick ’81 20+
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Cook P’12 10+
Mr. Frederick E. Bradstreet ’65 5+
Mr. Bevan L. Dupre ’69, P’96,’02 40+
Mr. Jose R. Bacardi Gonzalez ’58 20+
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Cooper P’26
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bajohr P’18,’20 5+
Ms. Sheri A. Brady ’87 10+
Mr. Calvin Cooper
Mrs. Kristin I. Dupre Flores ’96, P’26 20+
Ms. Caroline Brasa
Ms. Katie Cooper
Ms. Jenny E. Dupre ’02 15+
Mrs. Jennifer R. Baker Daniels ’97
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Brooks
Mr. John Copeland ’70
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ecke P’18 5+
Mrs. Anne Balogh WA’52, P’74,’77,’80 20+
Ms. Rebecca Brooks
Mrs. Kimberly Cotton Hoyt ’85 35+
Mr. Travis L. Ecke ’18
Ms. Katie Brosmith
Mr. & Mrs. Clinton Cox P’03 15
Dr. William C. Eddy II ’61 35+
Mr. Ira J. Brous ’55 5+
Ms. Breanna Craft
Mr. & Mrs. Karl H. Ehrenfels P’24,’25
Mr. & Mrs. John Brucato P’22,’25
Mr. Scott R. Cunningham ’23
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Elliman P’85 25+
Mr. & Mrs. James Bulger P’24
Mr. Jack R. Curren, Jr. ’65 5+
Mr. & Mrs. Richard K. Erhardt P’22
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Burlenski P’01 10+
Ms. Yvonne Curry
Ms. Donna Esposito
Mr. James B. Butcher ’66 20+
Mr. & Mrs. John T. Daddona P’23
Ms. Kathryn M. Ewen ’99 25
Mr. Nicholas Button ’20
Ms. Kathleen E. Daly ’05
Mr. & Mrs. William L. Ewen P’03 30+
Mr. Jonathan A. Barnes ’64 5+
Mr. Joseph R. Calabro, Jr. ’71 15
Mr. Alfred E. D'Ancona III ’60 40+
Mr. Bill Fallon P’24,’26
Dr. Raymond Barrow ’65 10+
Ms. Karen Caldwell P’14 10+
Ms. Christine D'Angelo
Mr. Michael Feinstein ’08 5+
Ms. Allison Bass Riccio & Mr. Douglas Riccio 5+
Mr. James M. Calm ’66 5
Mr. Scott P. Dapont ’65
Mr. Fred D. Felder ’83 35+
Ms. Cheryle Cantin
Mr. Daniel E. David ’68
Dr. Barry Feldman
Ms. Maria Arroyo Mr. Visarut Asvaraksh ’84 15
Ms. Marissa Balogh Mrs. Virginia F. Balser P’98,’01 & Mr. Stephen L. Balser 25+ Ms. Amy Banach 10 Mr. Edward Banach 10 Mrs. Christi Carrano & Mr. Tyler Barhorst
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Mr. Mickey Miles J. Felton ’63 15+
Mr. Joseph R. Griffin ’96 5+
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Jackson P’26
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Langford P’13,’17 10+
Mr. Devan M. Fernando ’23
Ms. Molly E. Griffin ’03 5
Ms. Lisa Jacques 5+
Mr. Deryck J. Langford ’13
Dr. & Dr. Sanjay Fernando P’23
Mrs. Jennifer Guarino P’18 10 Ms. Maggie J. Guarino Trier ’18 5
Jay W. Weiss Memorial Fund at the Miami Foundation
Mr. Evan D. Langford ’17
Mr. Richard Ferraro ’71 15+ Dr. Charles F. Ferris Ph.D. ’65 10+
Ms. Anjali S. Gururaj ’23
Mr. Oliver B. Jennings ’10
Mr. Michael A. Laspina 10+
Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald
Mr. Hamilton Hackney, Jr. ’49 35
Mr. H. Lincoln K. Jepson ’59 25+
Ms. Elisa M. Laudati ’05
Mr. Otto Fleischmann ’21
Mr. Frederic I. Halperin ’59 10+
Mr. John F. Lavendier ’65 20+
FLIK Independent School Dining
Ms. Ella Hampson ’18 5+
Mr. Stephen J. Jeselson & Ms. Jillian E. Perry P’22
Mr. Matthew Fonts 5
Ms. Tanasia Lea ’09
Mrs. Melinda S. Formica 5
Mr. Mark Hampson & Mrs. Stacey Marcin P’18,’20 5+
Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven, Inc.
Mr. Samuel S. Fowler
Mr. Ronald C. Hanson ’64 30+
Ms. Ellen Cohen & Mr. Steven Fraade P’05,’10 10+
Mrs. Diane F. Hassell 15+
Mrs. Amy E. Frederick ’82, P’16 15+
Ms. Kathleen Hastie
Ms. Dayna M. Freeman ’19 Mr. John K. French ’62 15
Mr. Scott Hastie & Mrs. Marie Hastie P’18,’18 10+
Mr. & Mrs. John Frissora P’22,’23,’25
Mr. & Mrs. H. Taylor Layne P’03
Mr. Nicholas Joaquin 5+
Mr. David H. Leach ’63 30+
Mr. John R. Johnson, Jr.
Ms. Sara Lynn Leavenworth 5
Ms. Dorothy L. Johnson Linner ’79 10+
Ms. Katherine LeDuc
Mr. Aaron J. Jones ’99 5+
Mr. In Seong Lee ’15
Ms. Joyce Jones P’21
Mr. Theodore J. Lee ’68 20+
Mrs. Kathleen K. Jones P’99 5+
Ms. Margaret Leeming P’21 5+
Mr. Lee Hawkins ’63 10+
Mr. Henry K. Jordan ’59 40+
Ms. Lisa Lesinsky
Mr. Robert S. Hebert III ’72 10+
Mr. Robert Joyce 5+
Mrs. Judith Levey 20+
Mr. Russell B. Fritz, Jr. ’67 20+
Ms. Kimberly Height 5+
Mr. Eldon M. Kaplan ’68 5
Mr. Joseph R. Levin ’16 5+
Ms. Danielle Furst P’24 5
Helen and Herman Gimbel Charity Fund, Inc.
Mr. Richard E. Kaplan ’73
Dr. Jay I. Levinson ’67 10
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Galloza P’24
Mrs. Rachelle Lewis
Ms. Ana Henriques
Mr. Laurence Karr & Ms. Mary Laruffa
Mr. Benjamin S. Herbsman ’11 5+
Mr. Peter L. Keady ’52 20+
Mr. Yongjun Li & Mrs. Jingling Chen
Mr. John Herlihy P’23
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Keisling P’88 5
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Libby P’03 10+
Ms. Sara Kelleher
Mr. Stewart Lindsay, Jr. 25+
Mr. Glen D. Kelly ’69 5+
Ms. Kayla B. Lipsitz ’10
Kelsey & Co. Real Estate LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Chris J. Lopes P’21,’25
Ms. Jessica Kennedy P’24
Mr. Joseph Lorenzatti 5
Ms. Julie Kile
Mr. Martin J. Loughlin ’57 5+
Mr. Rick B. Kiley ’63 15+
Mr. Logan Mingrui Lu ’20
Dr. Joseph King & Dr. Amy Justice P’18 5+
Mr. Carl Lurix P’24
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gambardella P’23 Mr. D. Robert Gardiner P’81 15+ Mr. Edward D. Gardner, Jr. ’65 10+ Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Garvy P’13,’15 10+ Mrs. Daron Gawronski P’14 10+ Ms. Emma L. Gawronski ’14 5+ Mr. Peter H. Gelpke ’74 15 Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Giannelli P’26 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory S. Gibson P’21
Mr. James J. Hastie ’18 5+
Mr. Jesus Amador Hernandez Cobo 5+ Ms. & Mr. Meilani Heusser P’23 Mrs. Yvonne Hewu 10 Mr. & Mrs. Leo Hiertz 15 Mr. Mark J. Hoberman ’73
Mr. Max Ginter
Lisa Tomasetti Holmes & Will Holmes 30+
Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Gitlin Begun P’24
Mr. John W. Holt, Jr. ’66 (D) 25
Global Impact
Mr. Raymond D. Homan ’81
Mr. David B. Gluckman ’88 5+
King Solutions, Inc
Mr. Ye Li & Mrs. Changyu He P’26
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Liebler P’23
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Lynch P’18 10
King White Family Foundation 5+
Mrs. Jaimeson Lynch & Mr. Antonio A. Alfaiate P’20,’21
Mr. & Mrs. Jason C. Hooper P’25
Mr. Miles J. Kirschner ’86 30+
Ms. Tara S. Lynch ’18 5 Mr. Robert J. Macchio ’81 10
Mrs. Barbara V. Goodman WA ’67 25+
Ms. Kathleen Houlihan & Mr. Paul Gaeta 5+
Mr. Christopher W. Kita ’68 20+ Ms. Suhi L. Koizumi ’96 5+
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew MacDougall P’23
Mr. Harry E. Gordon, Jr. ’48 35+
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hrubiec P’21,’24
Mr. Mark Kolman
Mrs. Erica Maher
Mr. Mark A. Gordon ’99 10+
Mr. Yiyang Hu ’22
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Last Look In late October, 85 students participated in the IB Group 4 science project on the back campus. This project, designed by science teacher Ellie De Leon, encourages students to work together and use their knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science to determine the overall health of our pond and streams on campus. campus.
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Members of the CA choir impressed the audience with their performances during this year’s Fall Concert. See more photos from the event on page 36. (Photos courtesy of Brittany and Christopher Connor P’26.)
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