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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION choate rosemary hall alumni association mission To create, perpetuate, and enhance relationships among Choate Rosemary Hall alumni, current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and friends in order to foster loyalty, interest, and support for the School and for one another, and to build pride, spirit, and community. OFFICERS Patrick McCurdy ’98 President
New York Sheila Adams ’01 Jason Kasper ’05
Parisa Jaffer ’89 Vice President
Rosemary Hall Volunteer Needed
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS
San Francisco
Admission
Kevin Kassover ’87
Gunther Hamm ’98
Tara Elwell Henning ’99
Colm Rafferty ’94 Washington, D.C. Annual Fund
Dan Carucci ’76
David Hang ’94
Tillie Fowler ’92
The Alumni Club of London Headmaster Alex Curtis and Choate Crew team members and their parents, who were in town for the Henley Royal Regatta, were warmly welcomed by London-based alumni. Mike Fergueson ’80, Ian Chan ’10 and Elitsa Nacheva ’08, among others, greeted them at the Royal Automobile Club on June 26. It was wonderful to be able to gather with so many members of the Choate Rosemary Hall community from around the globe.
Olivia Bee ’10 Communications Michelle Judd Rittler ’98
Beijing
Kathrin Schwesinger ’02
Gunther Hamm ’98
Nominating/Prize
Hong Kong
Chris Hodgson ’78
Sandy Wan ’90 Lambert Lau ’97
Regional Clubs
was a smashing success! From the captivating programs to the
Jennifer Yu ’99
spectacular events under the tent and around campus to a visit
Seoul
from a 320-lb. black bear, this Reunion will not soon be forgotten.
John Smyth ’83 Carolyn Kim ’96
With more than 900 people in attendance, Reunion Weekend 2016
Ryan Hong ’89 Student Relations/ Campus Programming
Thailand
Mike Furgueson ’80
Pirapol Sethbhakdi ’85
Shantell Richardson ’99
Isa Chirathivat ’96
REGIONAL CLUB LEADERSHIP
ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE
Boston
Dan Courcey ’86
Lovey Oliff ’97 Sarah Strang ’07
Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Chicago
Mari Jones
Shanti Mathew ’05
Director of Development and
Margaux Harrold ’06
Alumni Relations
Connecticut
Monica St. James
David Aversa ’91
Director of Alumni Relations
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Katie Vitali Childs ’95 Leigh Dingwall ’84 London
Faculty Representative
Ian Chan ’10 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Los Angeles
PAST PRESIDENTS
Alexa Platt ’95
Susan Barclay ’85
Wesley Hansen ’98
Chris Hodgson ’78 Woody Laikind ’53
ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME A couples event: twins Linda Riefler and Barbara Riefler Hammond ‘79, teammates Tom Lenahan ‘74 and Don Tansill ’75, spouses Pam Novia Williams ‘86 and Dave Williams ’86, and Goga Vukmirovic ’96, joined by baby Remi (Class of 2034!). THE CLASS OF 1976 The class of 1976 dedicated a classroom in the Humanities Building to their legendary dean, G. Edmondson Maddox. Several moving tributes by members of the class underscored the tremendous impact of their Choate experience and lifelong friendship with Ed. AFTERNOON SESSIONS ▶ A fascinating discussion of the film industry and the challenges of translating true events to captivating films with Love and Mercy director Michael Lerner ’76 and ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary filmmaker Fritz Mitchell ’76. ▶ Led by Choate’s Director of Global Initiatives Sara Boisvert, Kwesi Dodi ’81 and Amy Lehman ’91 shared thoughts about the opportunities and challenges they face in their professional lives and in their humanitarian work in Ghana and the Lake Tanganyika regions of Africa.
▶ An overflow crowd in Getz Auditorium gave a standing ovation to Alison Fitzsimmons ’91 and Natalie Egan ’96 for sharing their journeys across genders. ▶ Headmaster Alex Curtis’ closing remarks reiterated Choate’s commitment to supporting the diversity of our student and alumni communities. ▶ The retirement of English teacher and surrogate mother to generations of Choate students Connie Matthews was celebrated at a gathering of Icahn Scholar alumni and Alumni of Color which was hosted by several student cultural clubs. Not one to draw attention to herself, Connie listened graciously as many alumni spoke of her warmth and dedication that made them feel right at home. ▶ Ultimate Frisbee alumni, students and aficionados of the game celebrated founding coach Trevor Peard at the Peard Classic. Reunion Weekend 2017 promises to be equally amazing! We hope to see you May 12-14, 2017.
★ NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for future inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame at Choate Rosemary Hall. Please fill out the form on the Choate website under About Choate/Notable Alumni to start the process.