Cardigan Mountain
School
Headmaster David J. McCusker, Jr. ’80, P’09,’10 Assistant Headmaster & Dean of Faculty Ryan G. Feeley P’16 Business Manager Joseph McHugh Director of Admissions Chip Audett P’16 Director of Development David G. Perfield Director of Advancement Communications Joy L. Michelson Dean of Student Life Richard MacDonald
From the Editor’s Desk
Director of Studies Timothy Newbold
It has been a privilege to be charged with the creation of Cardigan’s magazine, now for the fourth year, and it has genuinely become, for me, a labor of love. And this particular issue, with “relationships” as its theme, was a difficult one to contain. The year since our last Chronicle was published has been, as Dave McCusker often says, “full and rich.” I’d call that an understatement, and I feel very fortunate to have been here to experience the excitement on The Point. As I put this (very large) project “to bed,” as they say, I’m already anxiously anticipating all that will fill our spring Chronicle, with its theme “Ready to Roll!” When I set out to gather material for this issue of the Chronicle, I was unprepared for just how much I would gain—personally—from filling its pages. Much like a salesperson, I made quite a few “cold calls” to talk with members of the School’s community who I had learned would have unique stories to tell about their Cardigan relationships. To a person, all the folks I called (or called on) were both gracious with their time and tender in the honest remembrances they offered me, of the ways Cardigan people have touched their lives. I felt honored to receive these memories. I am also grateful for the time and tenderness shown me by the School’s actual number-one documentarian: Steff McCusker. I may labor over the Chronicle, but the extent of my work pales in comparison to what she does—five days a week most weeks—to provide great stories to our extended community and to help families feel connected to their boys, some of whom are quite far from home. If you aren’t a subscriber to our e-newsletter, To the Point, I recommend taking a look at some of our past issues at cardigan.org/tothepoint. While juggling that considerable reporting and writing, Steff also contributed to this issue and did all the proofreading. Another person who inspired me during the creation of this issue is Peter Klinefelter, Cardigan Class of 1972. Pete shared with me such honest tales of his Cardigan time that they very nearly qualified as confessions, and his enduring love and respect for Jim Marrion and Joe Collins spill over in the telephone and email exchanges we have had (and continue to have). He’s determined to come back to The Point for a visit soon, and I can’t wait to meet him—it’s just that he needs to get through a few chemotherapy treatments first. Get well, my new friend. Joy Michelson
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Director of Advancement Communications
Director of Athletics Ryan E. Frost Director of Summer Programs Matt Rinkin Photography Mountain Graphics Photography Lynn St. Louis Photography Tom Kates Photography Richard Clancy ’67 Erin Drury Rick Exton P’11 Ann Hamel Ashley Finethy Max Gilbert ’13 Douglas Lovell Stephanie McCusker P’09,’10 Napat Tanakulthon ’13 Marshall Wallach Printing Capital Offset, Concord, New Hampshire The Cardigan Chronicle is published two times yearly by the Communications Office for alumni, parents, and friends of the School. Please address any communications to the editor: 62 Alumni Drive Canaan, NH 03741 603.523.4321 Cardigan Mountain School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin in the administration of its educational policies or any other program governed by the School. An Asbestos Management Plan has been completed for Cardigan Mountain School and is available to the public by contacting the Business Office.