Cushing Today

First in Class Cushing’s long history of forward-thinking n ate Berkus Designer and author honored with Distinguished Alumni Award a nnual r eport 2012–2013 Thank you to all of you who have shown a strong belief in Cushing Cushing Today Cushing a C ademy magazine Fall 2013

Cushing Academy, founded as a coeducational boarding school in 1865, exists for students, their academic growth and their personal development. We are dedicated to educating the mind, shaping the character, and nurturing the creativity of young men and women. In a community that is academically and culturally diverse, we challenge each individual, support excellence in every aspect of the learning process, and promote active participation in all areas of life and learning. We offer a demanding college preparatory curriculum, teach skills that build confidence, and instill values that endure.

Cushing Today is a publication of Cushing Academy’s Office of Development and Alumni Programs.

Headmaster

Christopher Torino

Associate Head of School

Catherine Pollock

Vice President of Development

Seamus Collins

Cushing Today Editor

Amy Ostroth

Director of Marketing and Communications

Heather Hill ’90

Director of Development

Caitlin O’Brien

Director of Alumni and Parent Programs

Mary Judith Tierney

Contributing Writers

Amy Ostroth

Mary Judith Tierney

Jennifer Klein

Photography

Tom Kates

Tim Morse

Amy Ostroth

Phil Wexler

Keeley Frost ’14

Stephanie Martin ’14

Shaylah O’Connor ’14

Design

Andrea Hopkins Cheney & Company

Printing

Allied Printing Services, Inc.

Cushing Today welcomes class notes, photographs, story ideas, and comments by alumni/ae, parents, and friends. Please send them to alumniprograms@cushing.org or call 978-827-7400.

A member of the Class of 2013 celebrates her accomplishments with some good advice for all of us.

on the C over Emma Chin ’14 at the barre in Rebecca Rice’s dance studio in the Joseph R. Curry Academic Center.

In This Issue

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program, see page 10. Features 20 In the Classroom Researching Solutions to 21st Century Problems The Virtue of Character 24 Alumni Profiles Sue McCann ’63: Dedicated to Helping Others Aaron Earls ’90: A Cushing Character Nate Berkus ’90: Settling Into a Place of His Own Design 30 Commencement Graduates Matriculations 36 Historical Legacy First in Class What am I? Departments 2 On Campus From the Headmaster Convocation and Installation Along School Street Mountain Day Show Your Work Good Sports 42 annual report 2012–2013 68 alumni International Corner Alumni News Reunion 2013 Class Notes In Memoriam Remembrances ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Fall 2013 1

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What am I?

Can you identify this piece of Cushing’s history? think you know where it is on campus and what it has to do with one of Cushing’s past headmasters? read the full story on page 40 to find out if you’re right.

From the Headmaster

“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of [humans] to elevate [their lives] by conscious endeavor,” wrote Henry David Thoreau in Walden. This is an outstanding articulation of the ability we, at Cushing, seek to develop in our students. I have used this idea from Thoreau as an epigraph for my opening talk to the faculty and, thus, a frame for our preparations for this new school year—for Cushing’s future. We have worked consciously, deliberately, and diligently to prepare for the opportunity that we, as educators, are given each school year—as our mission avows—to educate the mind, shape the character, and nurture the creativity of young men and women.

As I have said on many occasions, I am honored, thrilled, and humbled by this opportunity to serve the Academy and to exist for Cushing students. On the first morning of classes, following our tremendous convocation, I was thrilled to stand in the beautiful foyer of the Joseph R. Curry Academic Center, seeing students stream in with smiles and enthusiasm and listening to their stories and dreams. And I’m daily in awe of the care, passion, and devotion that the Cushing faculty bring to teaching Cushing students in every nook and cranny of school life—humbled by their bringing the whole of themselves to the education of the whole child.

In his autobiography Life Work, Donald Hall, the nation’s 14th National Poet Laureate, in response to finding and reading an old day-planner full of to-do lists, writes, “It surprises me to find that I had already planned something accomplished a decade later; it surprises me that I wrote so many [of the pieces that] I planned to write. But also, I notice a forgotten project that interests me again: In the old notebook I make new notes.”

Similarly, starting this school year anew brings us—Cushing, as a vibrant community filled with lifelong learners—full circle to a “project that interests [us] again.” With this new year, we have all together gotten down to academic, athletic, artistic, and community work—to the work of making our selves, our school, and our worlds better. And we return to this new school year, much as Hall returned to “the old notebook,” seeking to make new notes in old notebooks. We seek again to learn, teach, and work well.

We have begun not only another tremendous school year here in Ashburnham, but also an even brighter future. My wife, Dena, and I look forward, to use Thoreau’s word, to elevating Cushing and the children whose lives flourish in myriad ways. We also cannot wait to get to know Cushing alumni, parents, and friends—to hearing your many stories as a means of collaboratively writing our school’s future.

Here’s to beginning together,

Christopher Torino, Headmaster

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Convocation & Installation

a new tradition, a new Beginning

Under beautiful skies on Sunday, Sept. 8, Cushing celebrated the beginning of the 2013–2014 academic year with an opening convocation. The opening convocation is a tradition established by new Headmaster Christopher Torino, as a way to kick off the new academic year with a sense of community and purpose. This year, the event also featured Mr. Torino’s official installation as Cushing Academy’s 12th Headmaster, marking what is sure to be a wonderful new chapter in Cushing’s remarkable history.

In explaining his desire to begin

the school year with the ceremony, he told the tale of the Ox-Cart Man, a poem written by Donald Hall, the nation’s 14th poet laureate. “The Ox-Cart Man” is a tale of working hard and starting again—something we do here at Cushing every year. It is a tale of a man whose hard work brings rewards—just like the work we do at the Academy.

Mr. Torino acknowledged that, for both faculty and students, the work we do brings frequent exhaustion, but is well worth doing. Further, like the Ox-Cart Man, ours is a cycle that begins again each year. “I hope that this ‘again’ sounds like the start of new morning,” he said. “Like the bell at the

start of a first class, the whistle at practice, the clapping of a director’s hands in another rehearsal, and the voice of your dorm parent sounding through the dormitory halls. I hope that this ‘again’ sounds like another opportunity to absorb ourselves in the meaningful work of teaching and learning.”

The event was made even more meaningful because we were honored to have three former Cushing headmasters in attendance as well. They were James Tracy, Wink Lampe, and Joseph Curry. Many thanks to the Trustees, parents, alumni, and guests who traveled to Ashburnham to take part in this memorable day.

To read all of Headmaster Torino’s remarks, as well as those of the other speakers, or to see a video of the entire ceremony, please visit www.cushing.org/installation.

A group of students, faculty, and staff sing the Alma Mater.

Clo C kwise F rom top le F t: The students march in. Peggy Lee Four Headmasters: Dr. James Tracy, Chris Torino, Dr. Joseph Curry, and Wink Lampe Board of Trustees Vice President Jeremy Duffy ’90 presents Chris Torino with a medallion crafted by longtime Chair of the Department of Fine Arts Bob Johnson.

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summer session International night

Cushing Summer Session students enjoyed another successful International Night, sharing foods and traditions from around the globe with faculty and most important, each other.

summer reading

Once again, Cushing’s school-wide reading choices and commitment to community reinforce our dedication to “educating the mind, shaping the character, and nurturing the creativity of young men and women.”

The summer reading theme for 2013–2014 is community. Everyone at Cushing—students, faculty, and staff—has chosen one of the following three books:

The Life of Pi by Yann Martel

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

Help us get a community-wide conversation going. Let us know what you think of the books by emailing the Cushing Today editor at aostroth@cushing.org.

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Native American students; Students from Venezuela and Chicago

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A group shot; Haidee Chu; Alejandro Estrelles; Students representing Brazil and Germany

Cum Laude society Induction

The 57th Installation Ceremony of the Cushing Academy Chapter of the Cum Laude Society (CLS) took place in May. Ms. Nancy Boyle (President) and Ms. Emily Roller (Secretary) were joined by fellow CLS/PBK members Dr. and Mrs. James Tracy, Mr. Steve Parker, Dr. Carey, Dr. Bruce Sinclair, and Ms. Kate Sheridan. Students inducted were Mon Ho Cho, Selena Kim, Xiangling Kong, Jocelyn Labombarde, Ziran Li, Grady MacPhee, CeCe Meng, Nick Merrill, Jack Rong, Caitlyn Ryan, Silu Xu, and juniors Kevin Chen and Bob Zeng. CLS, modeled after Phi Beta Kappa, honors devotion to excellence, integrity, and achievement at the secondary school level,

as seen in the motto, arête, dike, time: excellence, justice, honor. Inductees wear gold tassels on their caps at graduation along with a distinctive gold CLS pin.

Donations Fill empty Bowls

Many thanks to the members of the Cushing community who supported our pottery students and Community Service group during their annual Empty Bowls fundraiser.

The group created dozens of colorful bowls, which were displayed in the Dining Hall during Spring Family Weekend’s Friday lunch. For $5, supporters had the opportunity to create an ice cream sundae and then keep the bowl after enjoying their dessert. The proceeds, along with

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some additional donations, totaled over $400 and were donated to the Ashburnham Community Church Food Pantry. “Our motto is, ‘Your donation fills an empty bowl,’” said pottery instructor Joan Hathaway. “This was a great opportunity for the art students to see that their work can be used for a good cause and to learn to give something of themselves to charity.”

Cushing students Help Others to be the Belle of the Ball

One of Cushing’s proctor groups launched a campaign during the spring of 2013 to gather prom dress donations from Cushing students. We are pleased to report that more than 20 prom dresses were collected. These items were sent to the local headquarters of Belle of the Ball for their spring 2014 distribution to local teens who may struggle to afford the expenses of a high school prom.

We’d like to thank E and R Laundry for donating their services to clean the dresses prior to shipping. Visit antons.com/belle for more information on the Belle of the Ball program.

Giving Back: tony Fisher Day of service to Others

On Thursday, April 18, the entire Cushing community participated in what has become an annual tradition at the Academy: Tony Fisher Day of Service to Others.

A graduate of the Class of 1969, Cushing Trustee, and well-known philanthropist, Fisher died in a plane crash en route to Cushing in April 2003. In his honor, Cushing students and faculty now dedicate one day of service each year to the local community and beyond. This year, students pitched in at such places as the Salvation Army, Community Harvest Project, Walden Pond, local parks and playgrounds, and campus clean-up.

Honor Council members Commended

At the beginning of each academic year, the entire student body gathers to affirm shared values and to uphold the precepts of the Cushing Honor Code, which is overseen by the Student Honor Council. When violations of the honor code occur, the Honor Council helps ensure accountability, provides encouragement, and restores trust.

The Council was founded two years ago and participates in disciplinary committee meetings, deliberates on and recommends consequences for school rule violations, and meets with students to discuss accountability.

The Student Honor Council is comprised of select members of the Cushing Academy Proctor Program. All student members of the Council receive ongoing training to effectively carry out the stated mission and responsibilities.

The 2012–2013 members of the

Honor Council members were Jordan Comeau ’14, Kayla Sargent ’15, Kylie Caouette ’15, Brooke Roberts ’13, Amanda Proia ’13, Nick Merrill ’13, Nate Hurwitz ’13, and Grady MacPhee ’13.

For 2013–2014, Jordan Comeau and Kayla Sargent will continue their service on the council and will be joined by Ethan Leff ’14, Gaby Dutil ’14, Mariah Weintraub ’14, Mallory Fredericks ’14, Taylor Greene ’14, and Bob Zeng ’14. The Honor Code Signing Ceremony and formal dinner took place on Sept. 15.

Cushing summer session art show

More than 200 friends and family visited the annual Cushing Art Show to view the original works of our talented students. Hand forged jewelry, fused glass pendants, stained glass lamps and drawings were some of the many pieces presented.

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second Championship Victory for robotics team

For the second year in a row, the Cushing Robotics Team took home the win in the Oakmont Regional Robotics Championship. The competition consisted of 30 teams and in the final match, CA went up against the North Middlesex Patribots, who had placed second in this year’s national Vex robotics competition. Says faculty advisor Jamie Leger, “The team redesigned the

entire robot just before the competition and finished it the night before the event, and it’s astonishing that they won, considering they had no practice time. The design principle they used was the KIS method— Keep It Simple. And it worked!”

Congratulations to team members Charlie You ’15, Ziran Li ’13, Pranjal Tiwari ’14, Damien Dunn ’14, and Deniz Yarsuvat ’14.

2013 marks Cushing’s Fifth time at Critical Issues Forum in California

In April, for the fifth year in a row, Cushing students participated in the Critical Issues Forum (CIF), hosted by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) at the Monterey Institute in California. CIF was founded to increase awareness of disarmament and nonproliferation issues and to engage and recruit the next generation of nonproliferation specialists.

The Cushing CIF group worked throughout the winter and into the spring as an after-school activity and presented their solutions— through documentary movies, websites, PowerPoint presentations, and research papers—for the most challenging and pressing issues in international peace and security, nonproliferation, and

disarmament. Dr. David Shields, the group’s faculty advisor, says “CIF draws upon and develops the majority of the skills on Cushing’s Skills Wheel, making this program a wonderful fit for us. Amid the instability of the Middle East and Iran’s pursuit of nuclear technology, a focus on understanding global citizenship and leadership puts CIF and Cushing front and center on these initiatives.”

The group traveled to California to compete with students from schools in China, Japan, Russia, and across the United States. At the conclusion of the event, Cushing was singled out for the exemplary nature of its presentation and its commitment to furthering the aims of CIF through its outreach education program and the ongoing nature of its interactive web page. Says Shields, “It is fun working with Cushing students who participate

in CIF because the quality of their work has consistently set a high bar for other participants and where Cushing is among the most effective schools at meeting the mission goal of the Monterey Institute.”

The 2013 team included Young Ah Kim ’14, Grady MacPhee ’13,

Nora Qiu ’13, Nicholas Sorokin ’14, Xiangling Kong ’13, Jennifer Kumer ’13, Sam Kolle ’14, Michelle Beaudette ’13, Kevin Chen ’14, and Jason Lee ’14.

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Learn more. Visit cushingcif.org for the CIF team’s website.

meet Cushing’s new Faculty

For the 2013–2014 school year, Cushing welcomes nine new faculty members.

elizabeth allen joins the Academy’s History Department. She lives in Alumni Hall and will be coaching girls soccer and basketball. She attended Colby Sawyer College, where she was a four-year soccer player.

Brad Caswell teaches Spanish and coaches JV boys ice hockey. He graduated from Hamilton College and lives in Johnson House.

rebecca Cinclair graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with an MFA in photography. She teaches photography and advanced photography.

steve Couture returns to Cushing this year. Since 2009, he’s been teaching at Seminole Ridge High School near West Palm Beach, Fla. He will teach chemistry and coach alpine skiing. He lives in Price Hall.

amy Frazier joins the library team. She has a Master of Library Science from Emporia State University in Oregon and an undergradu-

ate degree from Marlboro College. She is the Digital Literacy Librarian and lives in Lemire House.

adam gadoury ’01, a member of Cushing’s Summer Session faculty, is joining the Math Department. He will also coach boys soccer, basketball, and baseball. He lives in Vose House.

Jane hunt comes to Cushing from the University of New Hampshire. She teaches literature and composition and oversees the yearbook. She lives in Alumni Hall.

andrew neyer comes to us from the Leysin American School in Switzerland where he was Chair of the Math Department, a role he will fill at Cushing as well. He teaches statistics and algebra and is the dorm head of Lowe Hall. Mr. Neyer will also use his music talents to support Cushing’s performing arts.

Carolyn Johnson has been supporting the Cushing Visual Arts program for 16 years and will now teach portfolio. She has two children who graduated from Cushing, Annika ’91 and Elizabeth ’92.

What’s It Like to Be a Dorm parent?

Chelle Salvucci teaches science at Cushing and also serves as the dorm parent in Ashburnham House, home to nearly 70 boys.

When asked about life in Ash House, she said, “I try to follow a policy of ‘we all pull together.’ If they step up, I do more for them. Last year, the boys were painting our flag for Dorm Olympics until the wee hours and they made a mess, which I cleaned up the next morning because they were doing something for the dorm. I felt that was a way I could pitch in.”

She tries hard to let them be kids, but expects them to be kind and respectful in all things. For example, noise is okay. Noise after Chelle’s daughter goes to bed is not. Playing ball in the house is not.

“My rules are a lot like what your mom told you when you were little,” she says. “We had a lot of fun this past year, but that’s because they knew where the line was and understood the consequences for stepping over it.”

She also wants to make sure the boys have fun. She took the kids to Coco Keys and made an effort to attend their games and concerts,

which means a lot to them. Chelle and her husband made sure the boys knew they are welcome in their home, by having the door open and letting them know that if they need a snack, water, or a hug that they were ready to provide that. “Sometimes making a peanut butter sandwich in the quiet of the apartment is all a kid needs to push through a bad night,” she says.

There’s room to bend the rules as well. “If they can show me that they can respect the rules by going to bed on time, by being kind and respectful, and if they’re willing to check in earlier and get their two hours

of studying in,” she says, “then we can let them stay up a bit or watch a show during study hall.” For Chelle, flexibility with standards is really the key to success in the dorm.

They also make sure to celebrate the kids’ triumphs. “As dorm parents, we need to notice when a kid scores the winning goal,” she says. “We take our Honor Roll kids out for dinner every term and I try to check in with them every night or two, even if I’m not on duty.”

She wants to be their partner. When there are projects to accomplish or games to play, Chelle is there, helping or cheering them on.

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three new members elected to Board of trustees

Cushing is pleased to announce the three newest members of the Board of Trustees: I. Bradley Hoffman and Scott D. Whitney ’88.

A resident of Avon, Conn., Brad hoffman is the father of Graham ’11 and Joshua ’13. Hoffman co-chairs all business aspects of Hoffman Auto Group, which represents ten automotive franchises and employs approximately 500 individuals. The company has become one of the most successful and reputable automotive retail groups in the country, with locations in East Hartford, Avon/West Simsbury and New London, Conn. Founded in 1921, the Hoffman Auto Group is now in its fourth generation.

“I am extremely excited to join the Board of Cushing Academy,” said Hoffman. “The school has made a positive impact on the lives of my boys which will last forever, and I am honored to play a role in Cushing’s continued growth.”

and debt financings for the firm’s energy clients in the United States and Canada. During his 14 years at UBS, he has executed over 400 transactions, raising in excess of $200 billion for his clients.

For Whitney, Cushing is a family thing. His father, Peter, graduated from the Academy in 1964 and his brother, Steven, is a member of the Class of 2000.

“I am very excited, and at the same time honored, to be asked to join the Cushing Board of Trustees. I view this as my opportunity to leverage my professional experiences and give back to Cushing, ensuring future generations of students have the same opportunities I was fortunate to experience.”

“I am truly excited and honored to be joining the Board and I am grateful to have the opportunity to give back to the school that gave me so much. I very much look forward to helping Cushing evolve and excel.”

Christensen has coached both college and high school rowing and currently coaches a synchronized skating team, a sport in which she competed at the national and international levels before, during, and after her four years at Cushing; she finished her amateur skating career as captain of the world team, of which she was a member for three years. She and her husband, Steve, live in Lower Paxton, Pa., with their daughter, Lillian.

What Is a trustee anyway?

Trustees are individuals who volunteer their time to offer counsel to Cushing Academy administration. They are most often alumni or parents of current or former students. They meet four times per year to discuss issues important to the Academy.

Hoffman devotes significant time to many philanthropic and professional endeavors, including positions on the Board of Trustees at Kingswood Oxford School (West Hartford, Conn.) and the Board of Overseers at Babson College (Wellesley, Mass.)—his high school and college alma maters respectively. He and his wife, Kathy, are the proud parents of five children.

A 1988 graduate of Cushing Academy, scott whitney has spent the past 20 years working in various financial markets and sales and trading oriented roles in Boston, New York City, Connecticut, and most recently in Houston, Tex. He is currently a Managing Director at UBS and serves as their Head of Energy Global Capital Markets group, primarily responsible for the origination and execution of equity

Whitney and his wife, Christyn, who met while attending Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., live in Houston and are the proud parents of Madyson, Jackson, and Mason, who are rapidly approaching their high school years.

Also joining the board is melissa irving Christensen ’00 Christensen was elected to the Board in July 2013 and also serves as Secretary of the Academy’s Young Alumni Council. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross, Christensen attended Loyola University Chicago School of Law, from which she received her Juris Doctor with a Health Law Certificate. She has worked in the Legal Affairs office at the University of Chicago Medical Center, and most recently served as Assistant Counsel for Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, the area agency on aging for Philadelphia County. In addition to her legal work, Christensen has been involved in fundraising efforts for multiple private educational institutions.

Christensen has had a role model of distinguished service in her father, Donald Irving, a longtime Cushing leader. Irving joined the Board in 1997 and was elected to Emeritus status in July 2013. During his tenure, he served on the Executive Committee and as Board Vice President, Finance Committee Chair, and as Treasurer, an office he continues to hold.

m. kerby saunders ’67 was also elected to Emeritus status earlier this year, in thanks and appreciation for his exemplary leadership and service. Saunders joined the Board in 1999 and served as Development Committee Chair, Campaign Chair, and as a member of the Executive Commitee. The Saunders family has spanned two generations at Cushing, with Kerby and his brother Carlton ’65 (Cardie) followed by Kerby’s son and daughter, Luke Saunders ’04 and Leah Saunders ’05, and by Kerby and Cardie’s nephews, George Saunders ’04 and Chris Saunders ’06.

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Mountain Day 2013

m ountain day, one o F the aC ademy’s oldest traditions, was held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, on an absolutely perfect fall day. Instead of heading to class, the entire Cushing community boarded buses and made the short trip north to Jaffrey, N.H., for a hike up Mt. Monadnock (elevation 3,166 feet and claimed to be the most climbed mountain in the world) and a barbecue lunch.

With perfect weather and views for miles, it was a great way to appreciate our New England surroundings and enjoy a day outside with fellow Penguins. Here are just a few of the photos from the day. To see more, visit www.cushing.org or check out the Cushing Academy page on Facebook.

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A Tradition of Dance at Cushing

The Cushing ACA demy dA n C e Progr A m was begun in 1961 by Mona Irvine Rice, a dancer, choreographer, and performer living in Ashburnham. Mona had her dance training in classical ballet and Denishawn dance from her mother-in-law, Marion Rice, in Fitchburg, Mass., as well as her modern dance with various professional artists in Boston. Her focus at Cushing was to teach the love of dance and movement to students and to share her knowledge of dance as an art form.

Today we continue that rich tradition at Cushing. Rebecca Rice, Mona’s daughter and a modern dance choreographer and educator, serves as Cushing’s Director of Dance. She moved back to the Ashburnham area after a successful career as a choreographer and educator at Boston Ballet, MIT, and at various private schools and studios in the Boston area. She also has continued her work with her part-time professional company, Rebecca Rice Dance. “I was thrilled to discover a wealth of quality education in the arts here at Cushing,” she says. “Working with Julia Ohm, Head of the Performing Arts and Theatre, as well as Desh Hindle, Head of Music, is a joy

because they take their jobs seriously, and, like me, work hard to inspire and develop true artistic awareness and appreciation on the part of the students. We love what we do.”

She continues to build the dance program around not only the foundations of the past, but also incorporating innovative elements of creative movement and the understanding of choreographic design.

Classes in advanced technique help students refine and develop their technical skills. They are also given the opportunity to find their own voices in creative expression by sculpting their own choreography.

Beginning and intermediate students learn the rudiments of ballet, modern, and contemporary dance. They overcome their inhibitions and gain courage, strength, and conviction while building strength and flexibility. Rice hopes they develop an understanding of technique and form as well as learn how dance expresses itself as an art form.

Rice also uses film, video, and other technology to help students gain an appreciation of dance and understand its relationship to art and culture throughout the world.

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In addition to academic classes, students at Cushing are required to participate in an after-school activity each day, and dance is an option for this requirement. After-school classes provide a welcome opportunity for those desiring to learn the basics of the art form or to seriously participate in advanced techniques or choreographic/performance opportunities. The work trains the body to be strong, aligned, and flexible, and it works the brain.

Cushing is a diverse student population. Those from China, Singapore, and other countries share their dance experiences with American-born students, helping to create a unique program that caters to all movers, advanced to beginner, as well as those interested in musical theatre dance, jazz, and hip-hop.

Rice’s philosophy is that all human beings are capable of not only learning to dance but of feeling comfortable and empowered with the freedom of expression, joy, and creative innovations dance can provide.

M ALLORY F REDERICKS ’14

As a student-athlete at Cushing Academy, I was not familiar with many aspects of the performing arts available to us. Being involved in dance was a way to branch out and really experience all that Cushing has to offer. Not only did it end up helping me physically for my spring sport (lacrosse), I also became friends with people I normally would not be able to get to know. I enjoyed going outside my normal boundaries and to do so while dancing was an experience I'll remember after I graduate.

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Gifts are making a

Difference to Dancers

An anonymous donor is helping advance the Cushing Dance Program by providing funding for an annual prize, named in honor of Mona Rice, to be given to a graduating senior who shows talent and dedication to dance.

We anticipate that future gifts will provide funding for a guest lecturer or performer to visit Cushing each year.

If you’d like to support the Dance Program with a gift, contact the Office of Development at 978-827-7400.

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Academy dance group in the cemetery behind Cushing Academy, spring 1974; Mona Rice sits in front. 1968, Mona Rice teaches in the old gym that had been turned into a dance studio.

Dance at Cushing has allowed me to grow not only as a dancer, but as a person. You are given so many opportunities to learn about and experience new dance genres from other students who are in different grades than you and come from other countries. This is an environment that is like no other and gives students respect for other types of dance. Ms. Rice teaches us about the history of modern dance and allows us to be creative with our own individual and unique choreography, which is vital for students to find their own voice through movement. Cushing is a place where everyone is eager to learn and that is what has made dance at this school such a positive and experience for me. M

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Good Sports

Cross-Country season Outlook

The 2013 Boys Cross Country team returns four of the five top scorers from the varsity seven that finished as runners up at the 2013 New England Prep School Class B Cross Country Championships. Those four include Spencer Ralston and Jordan Comeau, who return as captains. Other key returnees include Nick Sorokin ’14, Giulio Bercellesi ’14, Clayton Sandage ’14, Cameron Mutchler ’14, and Edwin Forrester ’16. The Penguins also welcome several new runners to the squad.

Coach Sterling Ince hopes last year’s core will join forces with this year’s newcomers to spur the 2013 team on to an improved finish at the New England Championships.

Like the boys’ team, the 2013 Girls Cross Country team returns last year’s captain, four-year senior Stephanie Martin from Leominster, Mass., as well as Jiayue Zhong ’15 from China, and Chau Bui ’14 from Vietnam. Newcomers include Maria Reyes Lopez ’14 (Venezuela), Patricia Gomez ’15 (Spain), and Mengzi Sun ’15 (China). This year’s team hopes to improve on last year’s performance.

Volleyball season Outlook

The Cushing Volleyball team just completed its preseason session and Coach Cindy Merrill is optimistic about the team’s success this year. They’ve lost seven seniors from last year’s team, so they’re in a challenging rebuilding year. However, several new players have great potential and will fill some of the voids left by the graduating seniors.

Our returning players, Mimi To ’14, Haidee Chu ’15, Mariah Weintraub ’14, Kayla Sargent ’15, and Gaby Dutil ’14, are ready to go. The team scrimmaged Fitchburg High School during preseason and won two of three sets. The players are showing great drive and intensity and Merrill hopes to make it to the playoffs for the fourth year in a row.

Go Penguins!

penguins Compete around the World

In September, Spencer Ralston ’14 went to London to compete in the World Triathlon Championships. Spencer qualified for Nationals two years ago by winning his age group in the regional championship.

Last year he went to the National

Championship and placed 7th in his age group, thus qualifying for the World Championship. Spencer came in 7th in his age group. He trains up to 17 hours a week and worked in a bike shop over the summer.

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Cushing Basketball players Committing to Colleges

Kaleb Joseph ’14 is starting his senior year off with a bang. This summer, he committed to the Syracuse Orange to play college ball.

Idris Taqquee ’14, who also played this summer for the Elite Youth Basketball League team Expressions, has committed to St. Bonaventure.

Both players were part of last year’s team, which won the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council championship. Here’s hoping the team has just as successful a season this year. Games start in December, so keep your eye on the Cushing website for updates about the team!

penguin athletes are taking their Games to College

Schools that will be welcoming Cushing athletes to their teams to date include:

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• Assumption College

• Bentley College

• Butler University

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• Fordham University

• Limestone College

• Sacred Heart University

• Stonehill College

• Union College

• Wesleyan University

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• Amherst College

• Boston University

• College of the Holy Cross

• Saint Anselm College

• University of Connecticut

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• Bentley College

• Merrimack College

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• High Point University

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• University of New England

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• Connecticut College

• Hood College

Congrats to all our Penguins!

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serving a Greater Good

AT Cushing, service to community is an important part of what we do and it is part of every area of school life, including our sports teams. It is in that spirit that the young ladies on Cushing’s field hockey team learn not just about about dribbling, tackling, and shooting, but also about giving back and working toward the greater good.

Coach Cara Clarke and Assistant Coach Courtney Sheary ’06 instill in their players a sense of selflessness that translates to courtesy and teamwork on the field. Coach Clarke wants her team to know that life isn’t all about them. As their coach, she values her ability to influence each player, creating strong

athletes and caring individuals.

To that end, Cara was the driving force behind last year’s Cushing Olympics, a community-wide approach to creating teamwork and school spirit. This yearlong activity created healthy competition amongst dorms and day students and provided a variety of fun opportunities to bring students and faculty together.

Last year also saw the field hockey team launch a fundraising campaign to raise money for cancer research in honor of the recently deceased Lee Dowling, wife of Paul Dowling, a longtime Cushing faculty member. During family weekend, the team hosted a bake sale and sold 400 t-shirts—that they

created—to raise funds in support of the cause. In doing so, they raised $3,000 for Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

The girls also host a youth camp on Sunday afternoons in the fall. The camp, for girls between the ages of five and 11, allows Cushing’s players to share the love of the game of field hockey with younger players. As coaches and mentors to the younger players, Cushing’s field hockey players live an act of service that teaches the lesson of giving back, while also instilling in them the leadership qualities they need to succeed on the field and in life.

But this team isn’t just a collection of good people; they’re also pretty good athletes! The 2012 team

also competed in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) semi-finals. They excelled on and off the field and many of them are true examples of scholar-athletes. Class of 2013 members Amanda Proia, Caitlyn Ryan, and Jessica Sedgwick were given the National Field Hockey Association’s Gladiator Scholar Award, and both Amanda and Jessica are playing field hockey in college at Connecticut and Hood, respectively. Coach Clarke is looking forward to seeing what her team can do this year, under the leadership of the team’s three seniors—Lara Blom, Devin Foote, and Mallory Fredericks.

Coach Clarke is most proud of the sense of altruism she has

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helped to foster in the field hockey team and continues in these wellestablished traditions for the fall 2013 season. She and her husband, Wayne, Cushing’s football coach and Associate Director of Admissions, have been at Cushing since 2008. Fully engaged in community life, they live on campus with their two daughters, Morgan and Shawn.

If you would like to support the efforts of the field hockey team this year, please contact Cara at cclarke@cushing.org.

# NAME yEAR POSITION HOMETOWN 1 Grace Gendron 2016 Mid/D/F Lunenburg, MA 2 Sydney Buono 2015 Mid/F Ashburnham, MA 4 Diane Goldsher 2015 Forward Harvard, MA 5 Kylie Caouette 2015 Forward Ashburnham, MA 6 Matison Leand 2015 Defense/Mid Swansea, MA 7 Emma Tufts 2015 Forward/Mid Manchester, MA 9 Lara Blom 2014 Forward Bronxville, Ny 12 Marjory Boyd 2015 Defense Delray Beach, FL 13 Chyna Christman 2016 Defense West Grove, PA 14 Elisa Salas Kantor 2015 Forward/Mid Santiago, Chile 16 Cassidy Caouette 2016 Forward Ashburnham, MA 17 Donovan Foote 2014 Defense Cambridge, MA 19 Mackenzie Burke 2016 Mid/F Hollis, NH 21 Julie Donnenfeld 2015 Mid/F Boston, MA 22 Mallory Fredericks 2014 Mid/F Templeton, MA 23 Ronnie Callahan 2017 Forward South Windsor, CT 24 Blossom Truel 2017 Goalie/Mid Huntington, Ny 32 Samantha Reynolds 2015 Goalie Burlington, MA 33 Mikala Malboeuf 2015 Defense/Mid Fitchburg, MA 38 Caroline young 2016 Defense unionville, PA Cushing academy Varsity Field Hockey — 2013 CoaC h Cara Clarke a ssistant Courtney Sheary ’06 Captains Mallory Fredericks Donovan Foote Emma Tufts m anagers Erika VonGraevenitz Elizabeth Barberio FaC ing page Varsity Field Hockey Team, 2013 a B ove le F t A 2011 field hockey player wears the team’s fundraiser tee. top right Stick it to Cancer game, 2011 B ottom right Raising money to Stick it to Cancer Fall 2013 19

Researching Solutions to 21st Century Problems

For most of us, retrieving a few milligrams worth of compound from several kilograms of source material would be considered a failure. not so for students who study in Dr. William sponholtz’s chemistry laboratory at Cushing.

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lA s T ye A r, d r. sP onholT z’s s T uden T s went foraging in the forests near the Academy’s campus, looking for an endangered but locally available plant that he thought might have antibiotic properties.

Antibiotic research is a multi-billion dollar enterprise, largely because antibiotic resistance is among the top public health concerns of the 21st century. According to statistics, approximately two million patients in the United States acquired an infection during hospital stays each year (termed a nosocomial infection), and more than 70 percent of hospital-acquired infections are now resistant to commonly used drugs. In spite of this, only nine new antibiotics were approved between 1998 and 2007.

The plant being investigated by Dr. Sponholtz and his students is one that was known to Native Americans in the

to fuel the students’ desire to continue their examination of this plant. Because of Dr. Sponholtz’s connections at other institutions, his students have also been able to work at Dartmouth College Department of Chemistry to help advance the research project by gaining access to the multi-million dollar nuclear magnetic resonance instruments available there.

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Dr. Sponholtz’s students Ryan Gardner ’09 and John Kunz ’07 filming background shots in the Amazon to be used within the teaching tool the trio developed, “Introduction to Bonding,” which is now being used in over 30 countries

Dr. Sponholtz and his students at the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance facility at Dartmouth College; left to right: Xiangling Kong ’13, Jack Park ’14, Dr. Sponholtz, and Suli Xu ’13 Dr. Sponholtz and a yagua elder in the Amazon rainforest

area who ingested it as a tea for its antiseptic, pain-killing, and fever-reducing properties. Dr. Sponholtz and his budding researchers wondered if the plant also had antibiotic properties.

Initially, they examined 320 grams of leaves and separated them from the stems. They freeze-dried the leaves and then ground them with a mortar and pestle. The ground leaves were soaked in a chemical mixture for 48 hours. The mother liquor was filtered and the solvents evaporated away, leaving five crude extracts, which were then tested for bioactivity. In a detailed process of elimination, those five were then broken down further to create 12 samples, of which nine were bioactive. This process continued until purified bioactive compounds were obtained.

Such research doesn’t happen overnight or even over just one year. The research began during the 2005–2006 school year and is still ongoing. However, positive results continue

Some of Dr. Sponholtz’s students are able to do more than discover new antibiotic leads in Ashburnham because being involved in the drug discovery process can lead to some exciting travel. There are approximately 125 clinically successful plant-based prescription drugs and nearly half of those drugs come from the Amazon, so Dr. Sponholtz regularly takes some of his students there. The trip is a chance for his students to gather ethnobotanical information, allowing them to learn from native people who have an intimate knowledge of the plants that surround them and have for generations been using them for medicinal purposes.

While students may not find the next great antibiotic while studying at Cushing Academy, they are developing real-world skills that many students don’t acquire until they enter college. Further, they’re learning critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and laying a foundation for their future success.

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A mother liquor is the impure or complex residual solution which remains after the salts readily or regularly crystallizing have been removed. Ethnobotany studies the relationships between humans and plants.

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is perhaps the best known antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

The Virtue of Character

g ener A lly s P e A king, teenagers can be inwardly focused and sometimes lack deep understanding about how their actions affect those around them. Indeed, when asked why they want to be a student leader, they sometimes answer, “Because it looks good on my college application.”

But Cushing, like all independent boarding schools, offers a host of teachable moments and an opportunity to build a community of shared values. It can be a challenge to put building character on par with academic pursuits, however. The pressure of grades and college and a world that is focused on measurable outcomes, rather than the more subtle building of character, often makes the teaching of non-academic lessons a challenge. But while it can be a challenge, it’s part of Cushing’s mission to do so. It’s done in part by faculty modeling good behavior and by having a clear set of standards for student behavior.

At Cushing, we’re taking it a step further.

Bob Macioci, Dean of Student Affairs and advisor to Cushing’s proctors, says, “In my experience, balancing academics and character is the essential point of differentiation between a good school and a truly great one. In a broader culture that seems to waver on these matters, independent

schools can play an increasingly important role in making this balance essential to a quality education.”

In an effort to incorporate character building into the Cushing experience, Macioci and the school’s proctors have created the Virtue Project, a program that challenges students to think about the rewards of living a virtuous life. Six teams of five proctors design and implement programming that facilitates building character in the student body.

Each team is responsible for two chosen virtues for the entire school year, including compassion, respect, honesty, tolerance, gratitude, and charity. With a faculty advisor for each team, the students can be creative in how they promote their chosen virtues and they have full financial and logistical support for approved events. Groups are assigned specific weeks during the year and use school assemblies, formal dinners, advisor meetings, and wall space, both physical and virtual, to promote their messages. In addition, each student involved in the Virtue Project is responsible for assessing and documenting his or her efforts so future teams can build on the successful work of prior groups.

In describing the student presentations, Macioci says, “The Courage group shared a PowerPoint presentation in

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assembly, profiling high school students standing up for one another and confronting destructive behaviors in their community. The Humility team taped interviews with faculty and staff over several days to get their thoughts on the importance of this timeless virtue, and showed the video results to the entire school. Last year, we saw the Compassion group encourage students to share their personal thoughts on this vital character trait, an effort that resulted in a large poster with handwritten messages from a diverse group of students, now conspicuously displayed on bulletin boards in academic buildings and dormitories.”

For these students it hasn’t been enough to simply talk about the virtues the community holds dear. They also want to create permanent structures for supporting those shared values. For example, a small group of proctors was inspired to craft an honor code and established a ceremony that culminated in every student signing the honor code book. Not feeling that was enough, they also initiated an Honor Council [see page 5 for more], a select group of student leaders that ensures accountability, provides encouragement, and restores trust in the community when violations of the honor code occur.

“With consistent and well-organized programming,” Macioci says, “Teachers, coaches, parents, and other adults in the community work to integrate these lessons into their daily interactions with students, reinforcing this commitment to virtue and honor in the school’s culture.”

While the outcomes of the program can be difficult to quantify, Macioci has confidence that the lessons the students are learning will stay with them and reinforce the notion that these students are connected to communities larger than themselves—both now and after they leave Cushing.

To be sure, there have already been some rewards for Cushing and Macioci. The Academy has formally affiliated with the Character Education Partnership (CEP), based in Washington, D.C. CEP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian coalition of organizations and individuals committed to fostering effective character education in our nation’s schools. As a member school, Cushing will have access to current research, best practices, material discounts, and more. In late October, Macioci will be presenting at the group’s National Conference, teaching others about Cushing’s Virtue Project and other areas of character education and positive role modeling.

Learn more about the Character Education Partnership (CEP) at www.character.org.

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“With consistent and well-organized programming, teachers, coaches, parents, and other adults in the community work to integrate these lessons into their daily interactions with students, reinforcing this commitment to virtue and honor in the school’s culture.”

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Boys at a window in Hanwa, Zimbabwe; Sue and Rollie McCann, 1961; Sue McCann removing smoke stains to convert a tobacco house into a school house in Zimbabwe; McCann and Hanwa school principal harvest locally made bricks, Zimbabwe; Driving a Red Cross vehicle after Hurricane Ike, 2008

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lA s T s P ring, in preparation for her 50th class reunion, Susan Foley McCann ’63 visited the Cushing Academy campus to collect photos and work with her fellow committee members to connect her classmates via a Facebook page and emails. Several classmates had laid a foundation for social networking and Sue was a natural at making these methods work for the group. The result was a successful reunion for the Class of 1963.

Sue’s energy is boundless. In 2008, she retired from her lifelong profession as a librarian. After barely taking a breath, Sue traveled from her home in Portsmouth, N.H., to Texas in September to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. As a volunteer, she drove a Red Cross emergency response vehicle (ERV) in Port Arthur and Galveston to provide food and other essentials to victims of the hurricane. After Hurricane Sandy, Sue drove an ERV to southern New Jersey to feed those who were displaced or simply unable to get food after the storm. She also recently attended a training session for Red Cross volunteers and serves as the ‘feeding lead’ for the Red Cross state disaster team of New Hampshire, ensuring that victims of disasters in that state are provided meals in an emergency.

While some may think that should be enough for one to fill their time in retirement, Sue wouldn’t agree. The child of American ex-patriates, she grew up moving every two to three years, and Sue has taken to heart the adage that “a rolling stone gathers no moss.”

Born in New Jersey, much of Sue’s youth was spent in Venezuela where, as an eighth grader, she began searching for a boarding school. The daughter of an oil company executive and a math teacher, Sue considered New England to be home base as they often visited family members in the area.

Her first priority was a coed school and Cushing quickly rose to the top of the list. Sue immediately felt at home on campus and spent all four years as a high school student at Cushing. She said, “The faculty and staff were, and always have been, so welcoming to me. I enjoyed academics and felt that I flourished with the encouragement I received from my teachers. I made great friends at Cushing—many of whom I connect with today.” Early in her sophomore year, Sue Foley met Roland ‘Rollie’ McCann ’64 and the two quickly became a couple. After his graduation from Boston College and

hers from Tufts university and Simmons College with a Masters of Library Science, the two were married.

Sadly, Rollie passed away in 1999. They have two children—a daughter who lives in Portsmouth, N.H., and a son who lives in the Washington, D.C., area with his wife. As the children grew, Sue focused her efforts on her career and she eventually became Assistant Library Director at the Portsmouth Public Library until her retirement.

In addition to volunteering for Cushing and her dedication to the Red Cross, Sue spends many months preparing for and traveling to Africa each year. With the united Methodist Church organization and groups from Pennsylvania and Maryland, Sue has traveled regularly to Zimbabwe and the Congo as part of a team that helps build schools and clinics, provides financing for doctors and medical teams, and supports orphans by supplying school fees, books, and other materials. In addition, Sue has taken part in programs that provide electricity and running water for hospitals, funding for ambulances and other medical transport, and renovating a house as a residence for church teams who provide support to the indigenous peoples in the Congo. Both Zimbabwe and the Congo have fallen victim to years-long war and extreme poverty, and Sue is passionate about her work there. Preparation is already underway for her next trip to Zimbabwe, planned for October.

Sue feels that she owes so much to her Cushing experience and continues to give back through her volunteering and by regularly supporting the Cushing Academy Fund. “I was prepared well for college and beyond, because I attended Cushing. I knew how to write papers and reports, how to study, and what to do as a college student. Cushing gave me a sense of confidence that I could do whatever I wanted to do. Because young women were treated equally and encouraged to participate in all activities, including athletics, I never felt that I was unable to do something because I was a woman.”

Sue continues to epitomize what she learned as a student at Cushing. Having been inspired by autumn in New England and the Cushing tradition of Mountain Day, the teachers and friends who made up Sue’s Cushing family are easily remembered in conversation. Sue’s great dedication to her pursuits, rivaled only by her generosity and success, exemplifies Cushing’s mission of “educating the mind, shaping the character, and nurturing the creativity of young men and women.”

A Cushing Character

i n 1986, a 14-year-old Aaron Earls climbed the steps in Vose Hall wearing skinny jeans and a pair of Chuck Taylors. He listened to the Beastie Boys on his walkman. He had left his one-stoplight hometown of Brimfield, Mass., for… well, another one-stoplight town.

Aaron was a four-year student who played all four years on the varsity basketball team and served as captain his senior year. He was also a defensive back and co-captain of the varsity football team. In 1990, the Cushing faculty voted him Ideal Cushing Boy. The Ideal Cushing Boy and Girl Awards are the highest awards Cushing bestows on students, recognizing character, scholarship, and general promise.

The promise Aaron showed at Cushing is still in evidence today. He went on to attend Hamilton College, in Clinton, N.Y., and after graduating, he served as a political appointee during the Clinton administration in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. While there, he earned the prestigious Secretary of Defense Award for Outstanding Achievement. He was also involved in the Gore campaign in 2000.

Following his work in politics, he and fellow penguin Pete Snyder ’90 co-founded the pioneering social media agency New Media Strategies (NMS), which became the largest social media agency in the world. Aaron has continued his entrepreneurial endeavors, most recently with SPORTS195, the global social network for sports. The SPORTS195 mission is to empower and connect the world through sports and is a social network platform that aggregates sports content across 195 countries and 300 sports, providing sports fans a single destination for all of their sports information while also giving athletes of all levels the ability to showcase their athletic participation.

SPORTS195 has some Cushing flair. Aaron invited Cushing Academy to be the first high school to participate in SPORTS195 and Coach Wayne Sanborn, Nate Stillman ’90, Billy Ryan ’05, Brett Hoffman ’06, and Erika Lawler ’05 work for the company, which also includes Aaron’s Cushing classmates David Woolenberg and Chris Cooke as investors and advisors. Cushing’s own NHL players Keith Yandle and Tom Poti are also involved as influencers and partners helping market SPORTS195.

Just as being named the Ideal Cushing Boy or Girl acknowledges students who exemplify the best of Cushing Academy, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the best of Cushing alumni. In April, Aaron was the third alumnus to be given the award, which honors alumni who, because of their personal and professional achievements and contributions to society, have proven themselves to be outstanding members of our alumni community.

In accepting the award during Spring Family Weekend, Aaron shared with today’s students some of the traits he learned while at the Academy, speaking to those traits as being embodied by “Cushing Character.”

“Be fearless,” he told them. Because he wasn’t afraid to take the chance, his company landed the Gore campaign in 2000 when he had only three employees. The company went on to work with the likes of Disney, Sony, and others.

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Franceska and Aaron Earls ’90 with their son, Auggie right Aaron Earls speaks to the Cushing community as he accepts the Distinguished Alumni Award. FaC ing page inset Aaron Earls with longtime Cushing Art Teacher Bob Johnson, who designed the award

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His time at Cushing also taught him to fail, since “if you’re not failing you’re not pushing yourself hard enough,” and to learn from his failures. For Aaron, one of those failures was Bob Johnson’s art class. “My four-year-old son, Auggie, draws better than me,” he laughed. “Thankfully, Bob graded me on progress, not performance.” But his so-called failure in Mr. Johnson’s class taught him to think broadly and creatively and learn to see the world from a variety of angles and perspectives, skills he uses daily.

Aaron acknowledged to the students that winning matters. “But,” he said, “You don’t win every day. There are no shortcuts, and it is important to win with integrity.”

Even with all the facts and knowledge he learned at Cushing, Aaron knows that what he learned about being a parent, a spouse, a coach, and a mentor was just as important. “Cushing teachers never stop teaching,” he said.

Aaron graduated from Cushing more than 20 years ago, but he still feels a close bond to the school and is generous

with both his time and his money. He is a member of the school’s Headmaster’s Advisory Council, providing counsel and guidance to the Academy’s administration. He and his wife, Franceska, regularly host Cushing alumni events in New York City, where they live with their sons, Augustin and Andre. This summer, SPORTS195 sponsored a table at the Poti Golf Tournament, helping to raise money for Cushing athletics. And, he’s a member of the Academy’s Royal Penguin Society, recognizing donors who have made gifts to the school in three or more consecutive years.

That’s part of what he learned at Cushing too. “It’s in our DNA to care, to be selfless, to be optimistic, and to take action. Those are the characteristics I took away from Cushing and it is a mindset that lasts a lifetime.”

Cushing academy Distinguished alumni award Winners

Jane Evelyn Atwood ’65

Bette Davis ’26

Aaron Earls ’90

Nate Berkus ’90

If you head to campus this fall, you might see students and faculty wearing Cushing Character t-shirts. The shirts were a gift to members of the community from Aaron.

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To watch Aaron’s entire speech, go to www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ceGBEyzLuQQ.

Settling Into a Place of His Own Design

e ven A s A kid, growing up in suburban Minneapolis, Nate Berkus knew he was creative. As he writes in his book, The Things That Matter, published last year, “I wanted to see and do and experience in my life things that I knew the people around me could take or leave.”

He loved yard sales, flea markets, and auctions and he’s old enough now to know that he learned to take joy in designing spaces from his mother, for whom creating a beautiful home was incredibly important.

His parents divorced when he was young, and by the time he was six, he was an old hand at navigating airports so he could visit his father in California.

When he turned 13, his mother and stepfather allowed him to renovate their unfinished basement and turn it into his bedroom. In his book, he called his room “a subterranean oasis in the middle of the urban ’80s in the dead-center of suburban Minnesota.”

When he was 17, his parents sent him to Cushing Academy, which was probably a good thing because he was bored at home. “Boarding school may be considered home-awayfrom-home-for-the-maladjusted in some circles,” he writes, “but I genuinely loved the experience.”

Nate packed a lot into the year he was in Ashburnham. He remembers Mountain Day, when he hiked all the way up, and he remembers “our weird prom,” but mostly he remem-

bers the people he met and the friendships he made. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given what turned out to be his profession, he loved visiting his friends’ homes on the weekend.

At Cushing I fell in love with New England. My favorite times were Fall Free weekends, when I visited classmates who lived in Boston and Cambridge and New York City. And I began my fascination with France, thanks to my glamorous French teacher, Cheryl Storm, who had cool earrings, wore her bangs at a very chic angle, and rocked a designer scarf over her shoulder. Here we were, sitting in a classroom at the base of a mountain in western Massachusetts, but believing that we were in the heart of Paris. Ms. Storm made us feel what it would actually be like to wander into a French bakery and order a croissant and citron presse. There’s a word she taught us, “debrouiller,” which means “to manage” or “to get by.” She said that she didn’t want us merely to get by, she wanted to see us go to France and be able to “express our personalities.” Years later, I sent her a Louis Vuitton bag, with a note saying how much it reminded me of her, and she sent me back one of the most beautiful letters I’ve ever received.

(from The Things That Matter, by Nate Berkus)

nAT e Berkus ’90 Nate Berkus ’90 speaks to the Class of 2013

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Cushing French teacher Cheryl Storm with Nate Berkus’ book The Things That Matter

He followed his time at Cushing with study at Lake Forest College outside of Chicago. He spent his junior year studying in Paris, an experience that changed his life. At 24, he opened Nate Berkus Associates in Chicago, becoming a decorator, in part, because he wanted the freedom of being his own boss. “For a long time, I couldn’t believe clients were really paying me to rummage through vintage stores for remnant fabrics to redo their chairs,” he writes. In 2002, Nate was invited to make over a small space for The Oprah Winfrey Show, after which he became a featured design expert for the show and continued to garner national recognition.

One morning in December 2004, while on vacation with his partner Fernando, he awoke to water coming in through the roof. The Indonesian tsunami crashed over them and their world turned to water. The two swam madly and gasped for air when the opportunity presented, finally latching onto a telephone pole and hanging on, but a few seconds later, another wave came, slamming them both off of the pole. “That was the last time I ever saw Fernando, or felt Fernando,” he writes in his book. Nate managed to find refuge on top of a roof, but Fernando was gone and Nate returned to Chicago to begin the hard work of grieving and learning to go on.

Despite that immense personal loss, Nate’s professional career has continued to be successful. In 2005 he published his first book, Home Rules, which became a New York Times bestseller. He hosted the Emmy-nominated Nate Berkus Show for two seasons and served as executive producer on the 2011 Disney and DreamWorks film The Help. This year has seen the launch of major new collections of home goods, accessories, and fabrics.

In recognition of his success, Cushing invited Nate to be this year’s Commencement speaker and honored him with the Academy’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

In typical Ashburnham fashion, the late May day was 45 degrees and raining—there were even reports of a few snowflakes in the wee hours of the morning. But when Nate took the stage, he wasn’t wearing socks, “in great Cushing tradition,” he said. He then proceeded to give a wonderful Commencement address.

Things That Matter

“I sat right about there in my cap and gown,” he told the seniors, “just like you are now, not understanding very much about the world or my particular place in it. I had a few really bad haircuts from town and a few really good friends. I wore duck shoes, I lived on pizza, and I listened to music in my dorm room.”

He told them being an honorable person really does matter. And hope matters. And giving back matters. But he also told them that the people who dismiss their gifts don’t matter. What matters is being your own biggest fan. “When your head hits the pillow at night, you have to know that you did your best at whatever that thing is that you’re best at doing, because knowing that you swung for the fences matters.”

“What matters,” he went on, “is that you spend some time with your grandparents if you’re blessed enough to still have them around. What matters is that you remember birthdays, you send valentines, you’re around for the occasional family mini-crisis, and you acknowledge the love and time that’s been spent on you. What matters is that you’re there on the other end of the phone when your friend needs you. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to do well but I hope you’ll also try to do some good. Showing up for the people in your life—that’s what matters.”

He closed with, “I wish you ethics and imagination. I wish you wit and courage. I hope you rock the boat. I hope you make some noise. And I hope you always remember how proud and happy you’ve made everybody today, just by getting this far.”

nate Berkus ’90 Honored with Distinguished alumni award

During the 138th commencement exercises on May 25, Cushing presented Nate Berkus ’90 with the Cushing Academy Distinguished Alumni Award. Nate is the fourth recipient of this award, joining international photojournalist Jane Evelyn Atwood ’66, legendary actress Bette Davis ’26, who was recognized at the 100th anniversary of her birth, and entrepreneur Aaron Earls ’90, who was honored during Spring Family Weekend this year [see page 26 for his story].

Established in 2008, the award honors alumni for their exemplary personal accomplishments, professional achievements or contributions to society. Nate has achieved distinction in each of these realms.

The truth is, things matter. They have to. They’re what we live with and touch each and every day. They represent what we’ve seen, who we’ve loved and where we hope to go next. They remind us of the good times and the rough patches, and everything in between that’s made us who we are. … So here’s to the things that lift us up, anchor our lives—and tell the world who we are. N AT e Be R ku S , The

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Classmate Heather Hill ’90 joins Nate Berkus ’90 and faculty member Cheryl Storm

Cushing’s 138th Commencement

o ne hundred F i FT y- F our s T uden T s received their diplomas during Cushing’s 138th commencement in May, and while the day itself was cold and rainy, the weather outside couldn’t dampen the spirits of our seniors, their families, and the Cushing community.

We were honored to welcome Nate Berkus ’90 back to campus as this year’s commencement speaker and recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award [learn more about Nate on page 28].

“I don’t know that I understood the world or my place in it in high school,” said Berkus, addressing the seniors. “If you’re feeling a little lost, I promise you—being a little bit lost makes coming home that much more special. Everyone finds their own way, and you’ll build a life of your own design.” Berkus urged students to know the enemy: apathy, cynicism, and resignation, and to focus on what really matters, such as being an honorable and hopeful person. “Don’t be afraid to hope. What you do and don’t do will affect those around you. Keep hope not just alive but in working order and don’t make yourself into someone who can’t be surprised.”

Xiangling Kong, this year’s valedictorian, urged classmates to push forward, to be bold and brave. “Enjoy the next four years of your lives and try new things. Don’t strangle yourself with a single goal. I wasted a year of my life because I was stuck in my own world. Don’t let that happen to you. Let us be the harpooners that sail to the ocean to discover the unknown and hunt white whales but let us not be lost in it as Ahab was. Let us follow the path that life has set for us and not regret the past. Let us follow the likes of Captain Bloomer, for if we don’t, we will sink like the Pequod in the turbulent seas.”

Headmaster James Tracy was celebrating a milestone of his own as he came to the end of his time at Cushing. He stressed the importance of educating not just one’s mind but also one’s heart. “Educating the mind without educating the heart is not education at all. You have to be humble. You have to realize you’re never really done fully learning.”

The entire Cushing community wishes the Class of 2013 warm wishes and the best of luck wherever life takes you. And remember: Cushing will always be here to welcome you home.

The Class of 2013 listens to commencement speaker Nate Berkus ’90.

Members of the

Cum Laude Society

Minho Cho*

So yeon Selena Kim*

Xiangling Kong

Jocelyn Grace Labombarde

Ziran Li

Grady Scot MacPhee*

yuan Meng

Nicholas James Merrill*

Xing Rong

Caitlyn Julia Ryan*

Suli Xu

Diplomas

Wasif Bashir Ahmed

Cameron Sean Akers*

D’Jaidah Lauren Akins-Wynn

Janna Al Mousawi

Omar Jamil Al-Dandany

Clive Thomas Aldworth

Emily Marie Allen

Abdullatif Ebrahim Alsalem*

Ik Hyun An*

Carmela Sarah Antonellis*

Kamran Abbas Bangash

Catherine Connolly Barnes

Matthew Joseph Barr

Mert Baser

Michelle X. Beaudette

Edmund Thomas Belsky*

Christopher Noel Bennett*

Giulio Bercellesi

Ashley Berry Bermingham*

Michael Richard Bradley

Alyssa Brianne Brandland

Hannah Martha Cattel*

Susan Marysa Cavanagh

Caleb Gospodarek Chase*

Shih-Hsi Gary Chen*

2013 Graduates

yong Ho Choi

Andrew Murphy Chrabascz

Alex Cruylles

Carolyn Stephanie Cunningham

Arlindo José Da Gama Bastos

Zihan Sabrina Dang

Tania Fabiana Davila Masciopinto

Burton Reese Deady

Louis Walter Dinkel*

Michael Zarrella Dion*

Myles True DiValentino

Nicholas Taylor Dowling

Finn Thomas Downes

Alejandro Faus

Martha Mary Findley

Rebecca Emily Fisch

Natalie Frances Flynn

William James Flynn II

Katlyn Marie Gallant*

Shiori Go

Jeremy Aidan Goldman-MacFail

Jack Murphy Harasimowicz

Garrett Thomas Hehir*

Joshua Reid Hoffman

Chuan Hong*

Christopher Andrew Hopf

Nathaniel Cooper Hurwitz*

Hariz Farraby Jeffery

Arian Syah Jenie

Katie L. Kaehlert

Seth M. Karlins

John Minton Kelly*

Eun Sang Kim*

Jun Bum Andy Kim*

Jessica Rose Kruskal

Emir Kuljancic

Kwan yi Jacqueline Kumer*

Man yi Jennifer Kumer*

Dale O’Brien Lauffer

Kalvin H. Lee

Sang yoon Josh Lee*

yeon Jin Jinny Lee

Connor Robert Leggett

Ian Taylor Lemay

Timothy Raymond Lemieux*

Pang-Cheng Baron Liu*

Sicheng Liu

Marisa Jo Maccario

Jeffrey W. Manore*

Julia Lee Bryden Mansfield

Mikayla Lynne Martinez

Prudence Madison McDougald*

Ty Joseph Melillo

Isabel Cristina Mendoza

Jack Anthony Michaels

Lindsey Neville Miller

Corey Simon Morgan

Sean Liam Morgan

Abigail Claire Mosing

Andrew Aaron Mozzer

Tania Nauman

Giang Anny H.L. Nguyen

Ryutaro Nojima*

Meghan Mary O’Donnell*

Mary McDermott O’Neill

Ana Pacheco Montana

Jonathan Patrick Pallotta*

Amanda Renee Palumbo*

Jong Ho Brian Park*

Nicole Shirley Paulides

Jack Alexander Peacock*

Elisabetta Piantoni

Daniel Guillermo Posada

Hernandez

Amanda Lee Proia*

yitong Qiu*

John Makay Redd

Barbara A. Reyes Lopez

Brooke Cawood Roberts*

Jessica Denise Rodriguez

Shiho Sakai

Matthew J. Sambuceti

Diego Schlesinger Baranek

John Patrick Schmidt

Jessica A. Sedgwick

Haley Margaret Sheehan*

Jenna Nicole Shnayerson

Jillian Joy Sierra*

Peter Steven Sikalis

Chernet B. Sisay

Brian Paul Sjoblom*

Cameron William Smythe

In yong Son*

Matthew Elliott Spears-Mareno

Bryan Robert Stipek*

Nicole Elizabeth Streeter*

Lawrence Allen Taylor IV

Emma Jacqueline Therrien

Bradford C. Tiernan

Álvaro Toribio Fernández

Daniel John Trainor

Jason S. Tzannes

yiying Wang*

Ryan Thomas Welch

Benjamin Donald Wilkie*

John Richard Wilson

Theodore Johnedis Woodbury*

Casey Rene Woodring

Chia-ying Wu*

Aaron Christopher yang

Devon Fanning young

Lauren Elizabeth young*

Philip Fairbanks young

Isidoro Zaga Nabielsky

Muhammad Nadif Karim Zahiruddin

Jiachen Zhao

yingxuan Zhao*

* Four-year students

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Class Marshal Jun Bum “Andy” Kim Board of Trustees President Dick Harrington, Ideal Cushing Girl Caitlin Ryan, Nate Berkus ’90

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2013 Matriculations

Congratulations to the Class of 2013! The following four-year colleges and universities are home to Penguins this fall:

American International College

American university

Amherst College

Assumption College

Bard College

Bates College

Bentley university (8)

Binghamton university

Boston university (7)

Brandeis university

Bryant university (3)

Butler university (2)

university of California at Berkeley

university of California at Santa Barbara

Carleton university, Canada

Castleton State College

Champlain College

Clark university

Clarkson university

Coastal Carolina university

university of Colorado at Boulder (2)

Connecticut College

university of Connecticut (3)

The Cooper union for the Advancement of Science & Art

Creighton university

DePaul university

Drew university

Emmanuel College

Emory university

Florida Gulf Coast university

Fordham university

The George Washington university (2)

Haverford College

Hawaii Pacific university

High Point university (4)

Hobart and William Smith Colleges (4)

College of the Holy Cross

Hood College

university of Illinois at urbana-Champaign (2)

Indiana university at Bloomington (2)

Johnson & Wales university

Keene State College (2)

Lafayette College

Lehigh university

Limestone College

Loyola university Chicago

Maharishi university of Management

Manhattanville College

Marist College

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

university of Massachusetts, Lowell

Merrimack College (2)

Michigan State university

university of Michigan

university of Mississippi

university of Missouri Columbia

The university of Montana, Missoula

Mount Holyoke College

Mount Ida College

university of New England (3)

university of New Hampshire

Nichols College (2)

Ohio Wesleyan university

Pace university, New york City

Pennsylvania State university, New Kensington

Providence College (3)

university of Puget Sound

Quinnipiac university

Reed College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rhodes College

university of Rochester

Roger Williams university (2)

Rutgers

Sacred Heart university (4)

Saint Anselm College (3)

Saint Joseph’s university (2)

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Shippensburg university of Pennsylvania

university of Southern California

Southern Methodist university

Springfield College

St. Lawrence university

Stonehill College (2)

Suffolk university (3)

Syracuse university (2)

The university of Tampa (2)

Trinity College

union College

Virginia Tech

university of Virginia

Wesleyan university

Wheaton College

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Honor roll/ High Honor roll

Congratulations to the following four-year seniors on maintaining honor roll/high honor roll status every year.

High Honor roll

• So Yeon Kim

• Grady MacPhee

• Amanda Palumbo

Honor roll

• Min Ho Cho

• Sang Yoon Lee

• Timothy Lemieux

• Nicholas Merrill

• Meghan O’Donnell

• Amanda Proia

• Lauren Young

• Yingxuan Zhao

Clo C kwise

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Outgoing Headmaster Jim Tracy and wife Jan Min Ho Cho, Ik An, and yon Ho Choi

Board of Trustees

President Dick Harrington, Nate Berkus ’90, Ideal Cushing Boy Tim Lemieux, outgoing Headmaster Jim Tracy, and Bruce Lemieux ’85

Nicole Streeter, Abdullatif Alsalem, and Lauren young

Valedictorian

Xiangling Kong

CommenCement

a B ove Selena Kim, Anny Nguyen, Jennifer Kumer, and Jacqueline Kumer B elow Mr. and Mrs. Baser, Peggy Lee, and Mert Baser

Fund Diversity

Meet Ackim Mpofu. A member of Cushing’s Class of 2014, Ackim comes to the Academy from Zimbabwe, Africa. He’s a strong student leader, an excellent student, a good role model, and a talented athlete. But more than that, Ackim and our other international students help us build a diverse student body, lending a global perspective to campus that benefits everyone.

Ackim is at Cushing because of donors whose generosity made it possible for the Academy to offer him a scholarship, without which he wouldn’t have been able to attend. The Varsity Boys Soccer Team, on which he’s a starting player, also benefits from the generosity of donors.

Your Gift Matters.

To learn more about how gifts are making a difference at Cushing, visit our website at www.cushing.org/gifts.

First in Class

Cushing h A s A his Tory of being a forward-thinking institution. You probably already know that Thomas Parkman Cushing left money for the founding of Cushing Academy in his will. When he died in 1854, his will stipulated that the money for the school be left to accumulate for 10 years, at which time the Board of Trustees was to apply to the state for a charter. That happened in 1865 and that’s the year we celebrate as the year of the Academy’s founding. In reality, however, it was another 10 years before the main building was built.

He had a lot of opinions, did Mr. Cushing, about education and how it should be done. Many of those stipulations are listed in his will, including his belief that education should be conducive to forming “opinions and character which will constitute intelligent, wise, leading and useful members of society.” At his Academy, we still believe that today.

Coeducation

Mr. Cushing’s will also indicated that two schools should be established “entirely distinct and separated by a distance of at least one quarter of a mile—one for males of over 10 years of age and the other for females of over 10 years of age.” But in 1874, when they were preparing to break ground on the new school building, the trustees had a problem, namely: there wasn’t enough money for two schools. The solution was just the first example of how the Academy has been on the leading edge. They built one school with two doors—one for boys and one for girls. And so it was that on Sept. 7, 1875, Cushing Academy opened as a coeducational school with 66 boys and 56 girls, mostly from Ashburnham.

Thus, Cushing took its first step into the innovative by educating boys and girls together, a practice not widely common at the time.

Perhaps more important, the Academy has continued to be a coeducational school, despite coeducation not always

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Boxer Rebellion students at Cushing, 1910

being looked upon favorably. In 1926, two of Cushing’s Headmasters, the outgoing Dr. Cowell and the incoming Dr. Vose, felt compelled to champion the cause. “We believe in coeducation,” they wrote, “It is natural and normal for young people to grow up in each other’s society. It is wholesome for them, socially, intellectually, and morally, to develop into young men and young women in situations where they meet under safe and experienced supervision.” According to Frank P. Rand 1908, who wrote a book on Cushing’s first 100 years, coed boarding schools were unusual, even as late as 1965.

But despite the issue being brought up regularly throughout its history, the Academy’s Headmasters regularly supported the school continuing as coeducational, right up until today, when coeducational boarding schools are much more common.

students from around the World Cushing’s forays into innovation certainly didn’t end with coeducation. Today, it is fairly common for students from around the world to attend the Academy. But that wasn’t always the case. For the first few years after the dedication of the Main Building in 1875, the vast majority of students were

from Ashburnham and its immediate surrounds, largely because Ashburnham didn’t have its own public school. By the early 1880s, however, students were coming from places slightly farther afield. Rather than just New England and the northeast, there were students from Iowa, Georgia, Maryland, and Arkansas.

In 1889, Cushing welcomed its first international students from Armenia, Japan, and Canada. After 1889, students from all over the world were regularly enrolled at Cushing Academy. In 1896, Cushing became a place of refuge for four Armenian students who had been caught up in unrest happening in that country. The April 1896 issue of The Breeze says, “Among the new faces which greet us this year, we are glad to welcome four young men from the far-away land of Armenia. May they find here that sympathy and kindly aid which alone can make a strange land seem to them like home.” The young men had had a very difficult time in their homelands and when Headmaster Cowell heard their story, he was “very desirous of helping [them] any way he could,” and so they came to Cushing.

1896 was hardly the last time Cushing became home to a population of international students. In December 1909, The

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Boys and girls in the Class of 1885

Breeze stated, “At the end of the Boxer outbreak, the Chinese government paid a large indemnity to the Western nations whose citizens had suffered loss in that uprising. Of its share, the United States government returned two million dollars, and the Chinese government, in grateful appreciation of this magnanimity, decided to spend the money in educating Chinese students in the United States.” As a result of those funds, Cushing became home to 11 Chinese students—in addition to the six who were already at school.

This willingness to create a diverse student body is still alive and well at Cushing today. Cushing’s student body includes kids from all over the world. This year, 39 percent of our students are international and they hail from 36 different countries.

Computers @Cushing

In 1981, IBM launched its first personal computer. In 1982, Commodore introduced the Commodore 64—which people of a certain age will probably remember with fondness. In 1984, Apple spent $1.5 million on a Super Bowl commercial that launched the beloved Macintosh computer.

Never one to be left behind, Cushing Academy opened its first computer lab for the 1983–1984 school year. The Cushing Bulletin noted, “We are entering an era of computer wizardry at an incredible speed. With the new funding provided last year, we were able to buy many new Apple 2Es and with our new computer room (first floor), we gained the space to use these new computers.” Cushing students were expected to have at least one course in computers every year and the school offered programming courses in Pascal, Logo, and Basic. “The computer department is widening its frontiers in order for us to widen ours,” said the bulletin.

Cushing’s forward-thinking attitude toward technology continued in 2009, when Headmaster James Tracy decided to reduce the number of paper books in the Cushing library

and increase the number of available volumes by focusing on electronic readers and digital materials. But rather than indicating a pulling back from traditional reading, this change has increased the amount of reading on campus, because students and faculty have ready access to far more texts than ever before. Even so, there remain many paper volumes in the library, including books that have been donated by members of the community, books written by alumni and former faculty, and a large number of art and other large format books.

Bruce Lemieux ’85 was a student in 1983 when those first computers arrived and he’s certainly widened his frontiers since then. Today, he serves as Cushing’s Director of Technology. “We’ve come a long way,” he says. “These days, we’re still using a lot of Apple products, but they’re Apple TVs and Macbook Pros; we also provide iPads as teaching tools for our faculty. Plus, every building at Cushing Academy has wireless Internet access, classrooms are audio-visually ready, and our network supports more than 725 wireless devices.”

Clearly, Cushing has a tradition of looking forward and of occasionally taking educational risks. But that doesn’t mean that the school doesn’t place a high value on tried and true methods of teaching or on traditional subjects. Just as Cushing’s earliest students studied math, history, and literature, so too do today’s students. And quite often, they are taught these subjects using methods that our alumni would find familiar and comfortable. But students are also taught to welcome global diversity and to use technology creatively and responsibly.

As we welcome Chris Torino and begin the next era of Cushing, we know there are many changes in store for the school’s future—as there have ever been. But take heart. Whatever the future brings, Cushing will continue to be a place of academic excellence, caring teachers, and an education that matters.

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Cushing Academy’s first computer lab, 1984 right

One of Cushing’s digital readers in the Fisher-Watkins Library

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Today, international students make up 39% of the Cushing student body and bring an important global perspective to campus.

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Coed boarding schools are much more common in 2013. Here, a class meets outside with art teacher Joan Hathaway.

What Am I?

Can you identify this piece of Cushing’s history? think

know where it is on campus and what it has to do with one of

iT ’s T he Cowell o rg A n, located in the chapel and given to Cushing by the Francestown Academy students of Dr. and Mrs. Hervey S. Cowell, where they worked from 1876 to 1883. The organ was dedicated on Oct. 10, 1924.

There had been an organ previously in the chapel, given in memory of Milo B. Cummings, but it had been destroyed by a fire on the third floor of the main building in October 1923. That fire was detected by teacher Marion Parker, who was giving a lesson. “Boys rushed up from the gymnasium in a futile attempt to check the blaze with fire extinguishers.” Fire engines from Ashburnham, Gardner, and Fitchburg arrived, but by 5:30 pm it was clear the building was lost. In addition to the loss of the organ, the students who lived on the third floor lost their belongings. Several students leapt to the rescue of library books, office records, and athletic plaques from the gym.

The main floor suffered little damage, but the third floor had to be reconstructed, including the new Cowell Chapel, which Cushing historian Frank Prentice Rand 1908 called “a delight to the eye.”

Dr. Cowell was Headmaster of Cushing Academy for 39 years—still the longest tenure of any Headmaster in Cushing’s history—and Rand calls him “the master builder” in his book on Cushing’s first 100 years. In just his first 25 years as Headmaster, Cushing grew from three buildings to six. The campus quadrupled in size. The number of faculty increased from 10 to 15, due in large measure to the fact that enrollment increased by more than 100 students. His influence could even be felt in the town, where he moderated Ashburnham town meetings for 33 years.

At the time of his death, the Cushing Breeze said, “He was a foster-parent of many, a guiding hand to all, and sincerely mourned by those who loved him. May his life be an example of how fine, unselfish, and upright a life can be made.”

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The Class of 1923 in the chapel, prior to the 1923 fire. you can see the pipes of the Milo B. Cummings organ on the far left and Dr. Cowell on the far right.

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This is the screen that covers the pipes of the Cowell Organ in the chapel on the second floor of the Main Building.

Milo B. Cummings was a longtime member of the Cushing faculty. He was a student at Cushing from 1875 to 1877 before continuing his musical studies at the Conservatory of Music in Boston. He came back to Cushing in 1880 to teach instrumental music, and died in March 1897.

In remembrance at Mr. Cummings’ memorial, Dr. Cowell said, “To him, the organ was the king of musical instruments, for it voiced the language of all the varying emotions of the human heart and

interpreted their meaning. This Chapel organ was his pride. He planned it, watched with delight its building, and has oft felt the response of its soul to his kindling touch.”

The Cummings Organ was a pipe organ that had been purchased in 1894. At the time of Mr. Cummings’ death, the school still owed $1,300 on it. The debt was paid off by the friends, faculty, and students of Mr. Cummings in honor of his life and contributions to the Academy.

Did You Know

… that Mountain Day was established in the late 1920s by Headmaster James W. Vose after the retirement of Headmaster Hervey Cowell? For Vose, who studied and worked under Dr. Cowell’s leadership, the day was meant to commemorate Dr. Cowell’s birthday on October 10.

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A YearStrong for Cushing Academy

Fiscal year 2012–2013 was a strong fundraising year for Cushing Academy. Total giving to the Cushing Academy Fund totaled nearly $2.4 million, a 34 percent increase over last year, and a record for the Academy.

The participation of our parents was a particularly bright spot. In 2011, parent participation stood at just 33 percent, but climbed this year to 52 percent. Especially impressive is the 71 percent participation among Class of 2013 parents. We’d also like to recognize our international families: 83 percent of our Japanese families gave and 75 percent of our Korean families supported the school.

Alumni giving is also having an impact at Cushing. Forty-two percent of the Class of 1963 supported the school in advance of their 50th reunion, the highest level of participation among all classes. Young alumni also stepped up, increasing their participation 33 percent over FY12. In addition, our alumni volunteers have been inspired to give: the Alumni Council had 95 percent participation among its members and the Young Alumni Council reached 80 percent.

Our donors are our partners in developing programs that will prepare our students for a complex world. We offer our grateful thanks to all of you who have shown such strong belief in the value of a Cushing education. Merci شكرا لك 2012–2013 CushinG AnnuA l Repo Rt 43

Gifts and Pledges to the Cushing Academy Fund 2011–2013

Participation 2011–2013

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Trustees Parents Faculty and Staff Alumni ’13 ’12 ’11 ’13 ’12 ’11 ’13 ’12 ’11 ’13 ’12 ’11 Endowment Fund $1,854,961 43.6% Unrestricted Cushing Fund $999,351 23.5% Restricted Cushing Fund $1,399,443 32.9% Total $4,253,755 100.0% Designations of Gifts 2013 Participation by Constituency 2013

2013 Giving Summary

2011 2012 2013 Alumni 11% 9% 9% Faculty and Staff 93% 95% 97% Parents 33% 42% 52% Trustees 100% 100% 92% 2011 2012 2013 Unrestricted Cushing Fund $1,205,150 $1,310,010 $999,351 Restricted Cushing Fund $380,990 $478,545 $1,399,443 Total $1,586,140 $1,788,555 $2,398,794 Alumni $2,415,649 57% Current Families $1,156,289 27% Other $681,817 16% Restricted Cushing Fund Unrestricted Cushing Fund Endowment Fund Other Current Families Alumni Cushing TODAY 44

Cushing Academy Donors

Thomas Parkman Cushing Society

The Thomas Parkman Cushing Society represents the highest possible commitment to Cushing Academy. Through their exceptional support of Cushing’s educational mission, these donors carry forward the vision of our founder. Members of the Thomas Parkman Cushing Society are recognized for their dedication to Cushing Academy’s continued strength and prosperity. There are five levels within the society, recognizing different levels of giving to Cushing Academy.

Partners

Gifts of $100,000 and above

Anonymous

Dick and Jeanne Harrington

Brad and Kathy Hoffman

Estate of Dorothy E. Rogers ’39

Edward G. Watkins ’56 and Karen Watkins

Leaders

Gifts of $50,000–$99,999

Mark and Julia Casady and the One Step Forward Education Foundation

Kristen Kelly Fisher

Charles Kim and Lisa Nam

Tom and Missy O’Neill

Benefactors

Gifts of $25,000–$49,999

Helen Riccio Gallucci ’48

Thomas and Jennifer Hillman

Young Suk Kim and HeeJeon Seo

Alex and Iris Law

Dr. Bobby Sandage, Jr. and Mic Sandage

George and Tammy Sullivan

Irfan Zahiruddin and Nira Jahja

Rachel Zou and Bill Leong

Fellows

Gifts of $10,000–$24,999

Anonymous (3)

Steve and Liz Akers

Gyu Tae Bae and Bok Hee Jung

David and Nancy Berkowitz

Howard L. Blieden ’65

Haldun and Marina Elci

Kwang Ho Im and Sook Jin Choi

John Jansing

Dr. Dong-Eun Kim

Arun Kumer and Liya Wan

Katie L. Lemmon ’09

Dr. Mark Lemmon and Barbara Lemmon

Jay H. Massirman ’76

Pete and Mary Ann Mattoon

Christos and Eliana Mitropoulos

Dr. Jae-Hyun Nam

Chuck and Karen Peters

Bill Rose and Dr. Merle Monsein

Kotaro Shiba

John G. Sommers, Sr. ’74 and Elizabeth Sommers

Robert A. Young ’69 and Kathryn Kay

Associates

Gifts of $5,000–$9,999

Anonymous

Joongkeun An and Myungboon Lee

Bulent and Ozlem Baser

Dr. Donald F. Booth ’54

Richard H. Booth ’53 and Ann Cherry Booth ’53

Sen Chung Chau and Amy Chen

Peter and Lucy Cheever

Jeremy A. Duffy ’89

Xiyan Fan and Vivian Zhang

Steven Fisch

Quanzhi Gao and Dongmei Zhao

Guisheng He and Lingling Fang

Marie Hebeler

Francis Ho and Eppie Cheung

Drs. Soo-Jong Hong and Yee Jin Shin

Hiroshi and Yuko Inami

Ted and Dot Iorio

Don and Karen Irving

Odd and Marta Isaksen

Drs. Bo Hyeon Kim and Su Ok Seong

Samuyeol Ko and Kyungha Lee

Stephen Lau and Mary Ho

Kenneth Lee and Jina Hong

Dr. Soon-Hyoung Lee and Shion Kanai

Ming Li and Pei Lei

Weigen Lu

Norman and Becky MacDonald

The following societies recognize the generosity of those donors whose extraordinary contributions are laying the foundation for the Academy’s future.

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Rullina Montes de Freites and Alfredo Freites

Drs. Michael Mutchler and Michele Parker

Toby and Rosalind Myerson

Paula Heslin Nelson ’53

Trung Ha and Thi Viet Nguyen

Takahisa and Yoshiko Nojima

Chris and Jayne Peacock

Jim and Joanne Richardson

Richard and Sandy Roberts

Rob and Mary Beth Rockwell

Magnus and Nancy Ryde

Shelley Simes-Redstone

John and Nancy Stamper

Haiyun and Hong Wang

Yaoqing Wen and Yuqin Xie

Scott D. Whitney ’88

Yanlin Xin and Jing Shen

Bo Yang and Jie Zhang

Cowell Society

The Cowell Society is named for the Academy’s third principal, Hervey Cowell, a man often referred to as the “master builder.” During Dr. Cowell’s 39 years as head of the Academy, the campus grew from five acres to 20, the number of buildings doubled, and enrollment increased by more than 100 percent.

The Cowell Society recognizes those individuals whose annual contributions range from $2,500 to $4,999.

Gifts of $2,500–$4,999

William D. Adams ’50

Linsheng Bao and Yongmei Li

Attison and Karen Barnes

Marc and Cheryl Bingham

Katherine Chapman and Thomas Stemberg

Yaw-Jang Chen and Yuh-Chyang Kao

Seamus and Julie Collins

Roberto and Joanne de Guardiola

Jack Feng and Ann An

Anna Fisch

Seung Soo Han and Son Ja Park

Sue B. Hart ’55

Hag Jae Lee and Hwa Kyoo Kim

Elliot I. Lowenstein ’63

Caryl E. Burton Wright Minor ’58

Jeffery Mustafa and Massnie Yahya

Drs. Sung Sup Park and Jong Kyung Kim

Carlos and Lorenia Pena

Manit and Prapassorn Piamkulwanich

Alison R. Rowe ’74

Nathaniel L. Sahn ’93

John and Mayra Schmidt

Bong Won Sohn and Seung Hee Lee

John and Gail Steele

Anthony A. Steere, Jr. ’61

Barbar Hassel Swartz ’53

Taku and Sonomi Tanaka

Drs. J. Woodrow Weiss and Kay Petersen

Mercedes Zobel

Vine-Clad Tower Society

The Vine-Clad Tower Society has been a part of the life of every Cushing student and a symbol of the strength and endurance of the Academy. The Vine-Clad Tower has held a special place in the hearts of the Cushing family for more than a century. The Vine-Clad Tower Society includes those individuals whose annual contributions to the Cushing Academy Fund range from $1,000 to $2,499.

Gifts of $1,000–$2,499

Peter and Ellen Allen

Michael and Linda Beaudette

Thatcher R. Beebe ’70

Julia Blair

Mark Burke and Dr. Jane Burke

Cesar and Ana Paula Canavati

John F. Carr ’38

Pat Caruso and Beverly Bair-Caruso

Tirso Castanon and Ana Paula Cossio de Castanon

Johanna F. Chanin ’79

Stephen D. Chen ’87

Dong Hee Cho and Yun Hi Do

Byung Sik Choi and Ok Sil Cho

Kwanghyun Choi and Sungmin Kim

Carl and Mary Alice Chrabascz

Tryon D. Clark ’91

Arthur J. Coulombe ’69

Stephen K. Critchfield ’62

Julia Cunningham

Dr. Stephen H. Cutcliffe ’64

Fernando and Costanza Davila

Louis and Marianne Dinkel

Valerie C. Wilcox England ’50

Matthew P. Ettinger ’91

Katharine King Fite ’53

Christopher Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Asbury

Rick and Natalie Forrester

Richard and Wendy Gaton

Shirley Kenyon Glenney ’46

Masatoshi and Mayumi Go

Ted and Kim Goodnow

Dr. Shinya Hanamura and Satoko Hanamura

Thomas E. Jaffa ’70

Ki Ho Jung and Myung Mee Song

Danit B. Kargman ’11

Ken and Mary Lynn Kargman

Jim and Sandy Karman

Dr. Barry J. Kemler and Joan Kemler

Renee N. Khatami ’73

Art and Virginia King

Vicky Lee

Drs. Won Kee Lee and Chung Hee Kim

Mari-Carol Lenihan ’73

Min Li and Amy Ou

Eun Hwan Lim and Ki Ran Kim

Edward S. Lipinsky ’48

Amy Logan and Bill Mayer

Creighton T. Mann ’12

Thomas and Ellen Mann

Joseph Marzilli

Susan Foley McCann ’63

Tyler McMaster

Cristobal Mendoza and Beatriz de Mendoza

Jason and Anne Marie Michaels

Dr. Michael G. Mulligan and Anne-Marie Mulligan

Yumiko Nishikawa

Jong Hwan Park and Jeong Ae Lee

Dr. Helen F. Peters ’66

Adam E. C. Pierce ’99

Ashlee W. Pierce ’02

Ed and Rhonda Pierce

Dr. Theresa A. Piotrowski

Catherine E. Pollock

Albert and Cara Potter

Marcus V. Pratini de Moraes Filho ’93

Philip S. Raskin ’76

Gretchen Augat Reilly ’56

Ruiqian Rong and Shuqing Wang

Bryan and Nancy Ruez

Mikako Sakai

Scott and Kimberly Samson

Chin Man and Grace Sardjono ’89

Steven and Marie Schwartzapfel

Helen Gonyea Shannon ’47

Kenneth A. Shapiro ’88

Albert and Theodora Simons

Hendrick Sin ’92

Meredith Cleveland Smith ’63

Dwight and Cindy Sowerby

Estate of Eliot T. Spalding, Jr. ’71

Drs. David Stein and Paula Torres-Stein

Erik D. Stein ’03

Lawrence J. Sullivan ’48

Masaki and Yukari Tanimoto

Lawrence and Stacey Taylor

John and Polly Timken

Shrikant and Vibhuti Tiwari

Todd Wetzel

Courtney P. Whitaker ’09

Kathi Whitaker

Kelsey C. Whitaker ’07

Anderson B. White ’79

Ric and Hillary Williams

James Wu

Jinzhi Zhang and Rong Cai

Yue Zhang and Fengjun Qin

Andrew and Carlene Ziegler

School Boy & School Girl Society

The School Boy and School Girl Society includes those individuals whose annual contributions to the Cushing Academy Fund range from $500 to $999.

Gifts of $500–$999

Anonymous

George D. Anderson ’56

Guy A. Bramble

David and Rachel Brassard

Jane Wilbur Brown ’58

Elizabeth S. Bruning Caplan ’52

Paul and Kerri Carney

William Catlin and Julia Battel

Malcolm H. Cheever ’53

Xincheng Chu and Cathy Dang

Dr. Gregory R. Ciottone and Amalia Voskanyan

Dick and Pat Del Bello

Doug and Donna Dreyer

Tim and Gail Evjenth

Annette Silver Fain ’45 D

James and Dona Force

Lee and Gloria Freeman

Raymond C. Freeman, Jr. ’51

Andre A. Gelinas ’93

William Goldstein

Larry and Susan Greene

Wenjing Guo ’03

Mark Harasimowicz

Scott and Jodi Hewitson

Greg Hockman

Blair R. Hopps ’70

Jason Kong and Yuqing Shi

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Dr. George Krasowski and Theresa Quinn

Dr. Jonathan B. Kruskal and Pam Kruskal

Seungwon Lee ’10

Susan T. Woodruff Macaulay ’63

A. Matthew Magsig ’97

Anthony J. Mallozzi IV ’01

Paul and Sandy Manore

Virginia Wilkinson Marcotte ’61

Frank and Margaret Mazza

Joseph McPeak

Catherine Ross Merwin ’35 and Gaius W. Merwin, Jr.

Neil J. Minihane ’86

Betsey Nugent ’63

John and Ellen O’Donnell

Susan B. O’Rourke

S. Christopher Park ’68

Bruce F. Paul ’52

Heather E. Sommers Perry ’71

Virginia Reimers Perry ’48

Jim and Denise Pickett

Harry and Missy Powers

Stephen and Shirley Puccino

Paul and Pauline Quinlan

Lawrence M. Reid ’75

Nancy E. Johnson Richards ’64

David Sambuceti and Beth Patella-Sambuceti

Steven and Carol Sarro

Drs. Samir Semine and Drucilla Roberts

D. Todd Servick ’91

Dr. Michael C. Sheff ’56 and Barbara Sheff

Alex and Carole Sorokin

Jessica L. Eisenhaure Stewart ’88

David L. Stiller ’64

Dr. Robert S. Stipek and Anna Maria Alberghini

Donna Merrill Stout ’64

Jordan K. Sullivan ’11

BGen. Vernon R. Tate, Sr. ’57

Marina G. Vernon ’07

Bob and Pat Whitmore

Jianli Yang and Christina Fu

Jack and Marcia Young

Marty and Mini Young

Kenneth and Gisele Zangari

Monadnock Society

The Monadnock Society includes those individuals whose annual contributions to the Cushing Academy Fund range from $250 to $499.

Gifts of $250–$499

Peter M. Adeson ’85

Robert H. Alexander ’82

Douglas A. Smalis ’71

Jane Armstrong

Barbara A. Beebe

Thomas and Corinne Belsky

Leo and Eileen Bonetti

David Bourdelais and Susan Wadsworth

Donald and Karen Boyd

Marion W. Brown ’69

David and Gail Bumgardner

Allan O. Colby ’61

Donald and Michele Comeau

Trevor B. Cone ’88

E. Hunt Coracci ’63

David and Lisa Cummings

Malcolm M. Dalal ’53

Francis S. Dembek

Charlie and Susan Donahue

Ryan L. Duff ’06

Mark and Donna Exter

John and Deborah Findley

Maura Flaherty

Robert Foote

Diana Wilson Frazier ’58

John R. Frey ’06

John W. Gillis ’58

Jane Etscovitz Goldsmith ’63

Robert L. Gorman ’58 and Carol Garland Gorman ’58

Olivia M. Greene ’16

Taylor Greene ’14

Johanna Brodt Grutchfield ’63

Eric P. Gulko

T. Keith Hart, Jr. ’91

Rich and Jill Henry

Karen Hess ’78

Elizabeth Hartz Hewitt ’53

Fredrika Stubbs Hill ’57

Dr. Joseph C. Hill and Kathleen Hill

Eileen Hurley

Melinda M. Johnson ’84

James and Sally Kane

Chelsea K. Cummings Koski ’03

William P. Kotoski ’56

Thomas and Sarah Kramlich

Peter and Irene Labombarde

Timothy A. Leveroni ’05

Nancy J. Lohmann ’86

Gary and Heidi Lorden

James and Kimberly MacPhee

Gina Martin

Mineko Matsumoto

Peter G. Melanson ’85

Judith S. Myers ’70

Dave and Betsy Napolitano

Douglas and Margaret Norberg

Caitlin O’Brien

John H. O’Reilly ’63

Brian and Beth Pallotta

C. Steve Parker, Jr.

George A. Parrott ’71

Betsey Cutler Perry ’48

Marcia Williams Perry ’56

Alvaro Posada and Maria de Posada

Nauman and Naz Rashid

A. Catalina Reinoso

Juan and Denise Rodriguez

Dr. James A. Rondeau ’65

Michael T. Rust ’04

Susan Remmer Ryzewic ’69

Steven J. Sanders ’02

Joseph and Sheryl Sargent

Louise A. Stawniak Sayre ’58

Daniel J. Sbrega ’95

Marty and Bette Shapiro

Matt G. Siegel ’82

Jim and Claudia Smith

Mary Ann Hendrickson Smith ’52

Dr. Paul J. Sorgi

David Stein

Marsha H. Simon Stelman ’56

Irena Choi Stern ’76

Gail Henry Stewart ’59

Lucius Strazdis and Vida Juodaitis

Robert and Lianne Therrien

David and Jean Tracy

Frank M. Vana ’57

Barbara Waite

Frederick D. Watts ’47

Joan Wilson White ’48

Dr. Edith Koehler Williams ’63

Cary M. Winer ’71 D

Thomas Wise and Justine Woolner-Wise

Douglas K. Woodbury ’93

Patrice H. Worcester ’79

Dr. Douglas W. Wright ’64

Purple and White Society

The Purple and White Society includes those individuals whose annual contributions to the Cushing Academy Fund range from $100 to $249.

Gifts of $100–$249

Jeremy Abbott

Larry Abbott

Verne A. Adams ’49

Abraham Alsalem and Hussa Alkhdhair

Eileen A. Gaudette Amburgey ’56

Nunzy and Karen Antonellis

Katherine J. Finnis Argo ’57

Donald M. Aronoff ’66

Elise Snow Aston ’53

Donna Audet

Mark J. Axelman ’88

Chapman Bailey

Victoria R. Wilson Bath ’56

Tim and Amanda Beachus

Cynthia A. Becker ’73

Leo and Rhonda Becotte

Nancy M. Shook Bender ’54

Dave and Lyn Bennett

Cynthia Benton-Groner ’64

Stephen and Beth Besen

Henry W. Bidwell ’61

Sylvia W. Roy Bingham ’53 and Norman Bingham

Marna M. Nielsen Blanchette ’61

Allan and Loretta Blauner

Dr. Henry Blom and Mary Beth Blom

Nancy Cunneen Boardman ’57

Dr. Robert S. Bond ’47

Valerie A. Bono ’97

Lisa E. Bornstein ’83

Robert and Kimberley Bouchard

Charles T. Brodigan ’50

Rhenda R. Bramwell Brodnax ’56

Roger H. Brooks, Jr. ’69

Vi-Anne Brown

Alastair S. Browne ’75

Jennifer Buck

Rick Buck

Gillian Brown Bunker ’69

Andrew and Carol Buono

Peter and Kristen Burke

Johnet Bush-Kai

Carter W. Byham ’89

Kelly J. Cacciolfi

Edward A. Cadogan ’85

Maurice J. Cahill, Jr. ’53

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Sean and Susan Carey

Jac and Paula Cattel

Richard and Melinda Cavanagh

Ken and Judi Cavicchi

S. Rebecca Chanin ’85

Richard J. Chase, Jr. ’67 and Kelly Chase

James B. Cheever ’02

Peter and Nicki Clarke

Wayne and Cara Clarke

Nancy Stackpole Coffin ’44

Andrew L. Cohen ’69

Harold Cohen ’48

Howard S. Cohen ’53

Donald T. Connors

John G. Goodwin ’60 and Patricia Cooney

Thomas Corbett

Carolyn Whitaker Cox ’52

Alexander E. Coyle

William F. Craig III ’62

Christina Canon Craighead ’57

Steve T. Crean ’71

Carolyn A. Crowell ’66

Vito and Rosa Cutrona

Dr. Dwight F. Damon ’49

Frank and Debbie Dayton

Anthony and Kathleen DeFelice

Doug and Patty Delay

Dr. Ernest J. Dellheim and Jane Dellheim

Barbara Zimmerman Dennis ’53

Dr. Ronald D. Deprez ’63

Dr. Mark D. Desjardins ’84

Abigail E. Devin ’06

Rich and Jess Devin

Lucas J. Donahue ’10

Holly Dunn and George Delahunty

Alice Carter Duston ’55 and David Duston

Jordan M. Edwards ’03

Charles Elliott

Amina I. Elzeneiny ’71

Gregg A. Falcone ’78

Doug and Clare Fearon

Jack and Marilyn Fielder

Edith Hillbrook Fischer ’61 and Charles Fischer, Jr.

Nicholas J. Fratello ’96

Stephen A. Freudenheim ’62

Mary Kohli Furniss ’69

Masashi and Masayo Furuya

Dino and Dianne Gallant

Scott and Deb Gardner

Paige C. Gesualdo ’06

Mia Gibson

Perry and Valerie Gillies

Clayton J. Girouard

Allan H. Goldberg ’49

Lillian Prakelt Goss ’51

Brian P. Green ’83

Barbara Lloyd Greer ’49

Richard W. Griffith, Jr. ’46

Deborah A. Gustafson

Peter Haigis ’61

Robert C. Hall ’00 (HON)

John P. Hamel ’59

Dr. Philip A. Hammond ’75

Robin Hanscom Hanscum ’58

Joseph R. Hanslip ’80

Nancy M. Hanslip

Samuel S. Harding ’60

Dr. Stuart A. Harlin and Jill Harlin

William S. Harlin ’09

Donald and Deborah Harmon

Robert F. Hart ’41

Stanford and Susan Hartshorn

Jessica M. Phillips Heavner ’97

Peter and Kathleen Hecht

Abigail L. Goen Helfat ’96

Donald J. Hendler ’63

Jean Hennenberger ’71

Michael L. Herrera ’94

Diane Cummings Hill ’53

Heather L. Hill ’90

Mimi Hockman

Diane E. Hoffmann ’71

Sara Herzog Hogan ’64

William and Kathleen Hopf

Barbara Willins Hotchkiss ’42

Ed and Kim Howard

Greg and Tracey Inman

Naoto Inoue ’71

Edward P. Johanningsmeier ’74

Jane Johnedis-Woodbury

Dr. Bernard E. Johnson ’63

Bob and Carolyn Johnson

Robert and Claire Johnston

Andrew C. Jones ’85

Jeremiah and Louisa Jones

Elizabeth Ferguson Jump ’54

Katherine E. Kaae ’81

Charles L. Keating, Jr. ’45

Roderick C. Kellett ’87

Eddie and Gina Kelley

Paul J. Kennedy

Eloise Kenney ’48

Amelia L. King ’07

Lucille Duval Kline ’54 and James Kline

C. Richard Koster ’57

Koji and Yoshiko Kotaka

Michael Kowalenko

Sabrina Kublbeck

Don and Jean Kunz

Chester S. Kurzet ’43

John and Elaine Lampron

Dr. Bruce W. Lashley and Elaine Lashley

Margaret H. Lee

Bruce M. Lemieux ’85 and Karen Lemieux

Matthew S. Lemieux ’01

Sylvia Adasko Lilienthal ’40

Nicholas R. Louras ’05

Michael and Maria Maccario

Robert J. Macioci

Harris and Nancy MacNeill

Claudine A. Maloney ’93

Kathleen H. Zimmerman Marlow ’99

Carolyn I. Marr ’58

Drs. Babetta L. Marrone ’70 and Thomas Yoshida

Lynne Martinez

H. Douglas Master ’71

Charles A. McAlister ’51 and Florence McAlister

Harold V. McAuliffe ’57

Chris and Sharon McCarthy

Bonnie E. McConologue ’95

Tim and Erika McCormick

Daniel McGowan and Ruth Dunkley-McGowan

Kathleen McGuire

Nelson A. McLean

Edgar A. McMullen ’63

Jeremy C. McShane ’03

Cathleen S. Melanson

Norma H. Barclay Merolla ’48

Pete and Cindy Merrill

Sandra G. Michelman

Wolfgang and Dorothy Millbrandt

Dr. Drew V. Miller and Nancy Miller

Richard P. Mohlere, Jr. ’64

Matt and Laureen Moran

June B. Helman Moriarty ’54

B. Dulany Morriss ’84

Duncan W. Munro ’44

Paul Nacol

Michael B. Nadler ’06

M. Alejandra Navarro ’83

Jody A. Newton

Nestor and Anne Nicholas

Earl B. Nichols, Jr. ’71

Lori Nix

Dorita Hammond Normile ’73

Dr. William F. O’Neil ’56

Margit Bliss Orange ’53

Carlos M. Ortiz, Jr. ’74

Amy M. Ostroth

Rich and Susan Palmer

David L. Parker ’49 and Louise Parker

Daniel and Allison Parsley

David and Cindy Pasternak

Matthew T. Pasternak ’12

Tom and June Paxman

Scott and Margaret Pearson

Phil and Patricia Pengeroth

Mischelle Coahn Perlman ’63

James J. Philbin ’96

Beverly Stevens Prakelt ’51

Mike and Sarah Quinlan

Michael E. Rau ’84

Christine d. Rault ’07

Gregory V. Reppucci ’11

Vinny and Michele Reppucci

Lyn Reynolds

Christine Baker Root ’63

Matthew D. Rousseau ’82

Nancy S. Baybutt Ruder ’41

Virginia Hanscom Rugeley ’53

Michelle M. Salvucci

Luke R. Saunders ’04

Anusith Sawetamal ’81

Dr. Barry R. Schneider and Sue Schneider

Paul M. Sears ’63

Stacey Selden ’72

Willard I. Shattuck III ’62 and Jane Woodruff Shattuck ’65

Drs. Thomas and Lisa Sheldon

Richard B. Shepardson ’51

Michael Shnayerson

Minoo N. Shroff

Dan and Dyan Sierra

Dr. Candyce R. Silver ’69

Stacy L. Silverman ’04

Carla Singer

Martine E. Singer ’07

Betty Sommers

Neil and Lisa Stadler

Martin and Davida Stocklan

Dave and Beth Stone

David and Pam Streeter

Alan and Elizabeth Suero

Andre Suero ’04

Mark E. Sullivan ’48

Nancy Canby Sunshine ’48

John G. Sussek III ’75

Kristen R. Thomas ’00

John T. Thornton ’58

Robert W. Thornton ’54

A. Brooks Thoroughgood III ’86

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in her son’s abilities and her support for his dreams. A single mother when he was born, Ackim understands the sacrifices that required. His parents were not able to marry at first because his father was obligated to save for the lobola, or bride price, a centuries-old tradition required for marriage in their country. Now his parents support one another, as well as Ackim.

Cushing Donors Make it Possible

Gifts from Cushing donors provide the funds the Academy needs to offer scholarships to students like Ackim Mpofu ’14. Such generosity helps Cushing build a diverse student body that benefits everyone on campus by encouraging a global perspective that is important in the modern world.

But his scholarship isn’t the only way Ackim benefits from donations to the Cushing Academy Fund. Gifts to the fund also support the school’s soccer team by providing resources for everything from soccer balls to transportation to away games.

Indeed, gifts touch just about every area on campus, paying for the maintenance of buildings, transportation to Boston and New York City, classroom supplies, and more.

Hailing from Emak H and E ni, near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Africa, Ackim Mpofu ’14 is a rare young man. Ackim is a high-achieving scholar-athlete and an extraordinary student leader. The oldest boy of five children, Ackim is the son of a cobbler and a homemaker. His parents, Clever and Duduzile, instilled a strong work ethic in Ackim at a very young age. Ackim has tremendous respect for and is inspired by his parents. That respect carries over to his relationship with other adults. His father, Clever, was targeted to be a professional soccer player as a youth, but Clever’s mother was ailing and he gave up his dream to help support her. He began working as a cobbler’s apprentice and was eventually able to become the owner of the business. He actually makes shoes, buying leather from government-sanctioned vendors. Ackim tells of his father’s business practices with great pride. A man before his time, Clever makes a point to employ women in his company, an un common practice in Zimbabwe.

Ackim’s respect for his mother, Duduzile (which means comfort), comes from her belief

Having attended an all-boys’ primary school for seven years, Ackim knows what it’s like to study under challenging circumstances. In his country the power is often cut for conservation purposes. Sometimes, for days at a time he would have to study by candlelight. He began school earlier than most, at age five, because of his athleticism. While Ackim and his fellow countrymen often play soccer with makeshift balls made out of anything they can find, his skills were quickly recognized. He attended several schools from grades 4 through 11 because his parents recognized his independent nature and need to explore. Throughout each school experience, Ackim was a high academic achiever and a great soccer player and was inspired by his father’s story to learn the game and improve. “Soccer changed my life,” Ackim says.

For several years, he dreamt of the opportunity to study abroad and worked hard to achieve his goal. When the opportunity came for Ackim to apply to Cushing, his mother said, “It’s what you’ve been working for.” The acceptance letter arrived and his emotions led him to some quiet, contemplative time. Knowing that he had been working for this moment and with the support of his parents, Ackim embarked on his next adventure and arrived at Cushing in September 2012. He remembers feeling nervous for several days, but he says, “Everyone was smiling and willing to help. I felt at home and part of the Cushing family.” As you might imagine, the culture shock for Ackim was very real. “Everyone had laptops

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and kindles and teachers were available by email and cell phone,” he says.

A scholarship recipient, Ackim says that his experience has been unbelievable. “I know that this has been a one-in-a-million opportunity and I really do appreciate it,” he says. Ackim dreams of giving back financially to Cushing when he is able and does what he can now, as a student. He is a proctor in Price Hall and strives to help other students to understand that we all live by rules. He tells them, “Always appreciate what you are given and always give back—not tit-for-tat, but from the heart.” He also gives back to kids in his hometown by taking soccer balls when he is able to go home.

This year Ackim wants to start a website called “Natural High” for student-athletes to encourage them to make healthy choices. “I want to help kids to be drug and alcohol free and to make good decisions about eating well and in their lifestyle choices,” he says. “I’m a global guy and feel that I can make an impact on the world. I do all of this for others—lead by example.”

Of course, Ackim hopes to play soccer professionally, but for now he’ll focus on college, where he may major in international business. “Rules are everywhere,” Ackim says. “Kids should not complain about their lives when they have so much. Life is what you make it.” We couldn’t agree more, Ackim!

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Paul A. Tierney ’64

Theresa Tolman-Moschetti and Bruce Moschetti

Christopher J. Tracy ’04

Dr. Christopher V. Trainor

Kate Trainor

Dennis and Michelle Tremblay

Bill and Sue Troy

Shane and Kimberley Tufts

Michael and Kelly Tzannes

John R. Ursone ’63

Dr. Catherine Jarmon Van Meter ’62

Ovila Vautour

Elliott Q. Ventura ’78

Bob and Chris Vogel

Christian vonGraevenitz and Dr. Anne Liebling

James O. Watson ’59

Elyse H. Webber ’93

Mark D. Webster ’80

Jim and Jane Weigley

Cornelia Edwards Wells ’52

Dr. Kenneth T. Wheeler, Jr. ’58

Christopher G. White ’01

Ron and Rose White

Merrick and Joan Williamson

Benjamin P. Willner ’96

Elizabeth Canby Wilson ’47

Justin K. Wine ’94

Dr. Mark G. Wolf and Alison Wolf

Anne D. Woodward ’90

Susan Stirling Woody ’62

James M. Wright ’56

Heather D. Wright-Ojha ’84

Suli Ariel Xu ’13

John J. Zawistoski ’61

Ashley M. Zimmerman ’05

Donors who made a payment for a restricted pledge recorded in the previous year.

Kong Chu and Amy Yueng

Tyler Tin Hang Chu ’06

The Estate of M. Anthony Fisher ’69

M. Kerby Saunders II ’67 and Lisa Saunders

Peter and Susan Schottland

Royal Penguin Society

Recognizing those donors who make gifts in consecutive years.

20 Years or More

Verne A. Adams ’49

William D. Adams ’50

Elise Snow Aston ’53

Marna M. Nielsen Blanchette ’61

Dr. Robert S. Bond ’47

Elizabeth S. Bruning Caplan ’52

Richard J. Chase, Jr. ’67 and Kelly Chase

Howard S. Cohen ’53

Stephen K. Critchfield ’62

Mark and Donna Exter

Katharine King Fite ’53

Betsy Ross Fleming ’55

Lillian Prakelt Goss ’51

Margaret A. Thomas Hansen ’47

Robert F. Hart ’41

Sue B. Hart ’55

Sara Herzog Hogan ’64

Jean Wilkinson Inglis ’55

Eloise Kenney ’48

Lucille Duval Kline ’54 and James Kline

William P. Kotoski ’56

Chester S. Kurzet ’43

Fernando Lemus-Suarez ’47

Mari-Carol Lenihan ’73

Margaret Cook Liebig ’50

Amy Logan and Bill Mayer

Virginia Wilkinson Marcotte ’61

Duncan W. Munro ’44

David L. Parker ’49

Gary K. Prahm ’75

Gretchen Augat Reilly ’56

Honorable David G. Sacks ’67

Dr. Michael Sheff ’56 and Barbara Sheff

Gail Henry Stewart ’59

Donna Merrill Stout ’64

Lawrence J. Sullivan ’48

Rebecca Bidwell Thompson ’59

Edward G. Watkins ’56 and Karen Watkins

Dr. Kenneth T. Wheeler, Jr. ’58

Margery A. Van Keuren Winter ’51

Susan E. Partridge Young ’55

10–19 Years

Larry Abbott

Robert H. Alexander ’82

George D. Anderson ’56

Robert E. Barrat ’74

James E. Baskin ’59

Thatcher R. Beebe ’70

Marc and Cheryl Bingham

Dr. Donald F. Booth ’54

Richard H. Booth ’53 and Ann Cherry Booth ’53

Jane Wilbur Brown ’58

Alastair S. Browne ’75

Chris and Jimmie-Gaye Buono

Mark Burke and Dr. Jane Burke

Carter W. Byham ’89

Dr. Susan K. Carlisle and Mark Carlisle

Ken and Judi Cavicchi

James B. Cheever ’02

Peter and Lucy Cheever

Melissa A. Irving Christensen ’00

Charles P. Clark ’54

Tryon D. Clark ’91

Peter and Nicki Clarke

Andrew L. Cohen ’69

Allan O. Colby ’61

James F. Collamore ’52

Barry and Melanie Connors

Alan B. Crocker ’68

Alan B. Cutcliffe ’68

Dr. Stephen H. Cutcliffe ’64

Rich and Jess Devin

Jeremy A. Duffy ’89

Valerie C. Wilcox England ’50

Doug and Clare Fearson

Raymond C. Freeman, Jr. ’51

Stephen A. Freudenheim ’62

Helen Riccio Gallucci ’48

Atim E. George ’74

John W. Gillis ’58

Robert L. Gorman ’58 and Carol Garland Gorman ’58

Deborah A. Gustafson

Wayne and Maria Hancock

Robin Hanscom Hanscum ’58

Nancy M. Hanslip

Donald and Deborah Harmon

Dick and Jeanne Harrington

Patricia K. Hecht ’04

Abigail L. Goen Helfat ’96

Donald J. Hendler ’63

Elizabeth Hartz Hewitt ’53

Diane Cummings Hill ’53

Heather L. Hill ’90

Jennifer Paxman Horgan ’90

David L. Hunter ’63

Stirling and Martha Ince

Don and Karen Irving

Bob and Carolyn Johnson

Katherine E. Kaae ’81

Priscilla Draper Larochelle ’53

Dr. Bruce W. Lashley and Elaine Lashley

Margaret H. Lee

Bruce M. Lemieux ’85 and Karen Lemieux

Edward S. Lipinsky ’48

Janet M. Loring ’49

Kathleen H. Zimmerman Marlow ’99

Carolyn I. Marr ’58

Frank and Margaret Mazza

Norma H. Barclay Merolla ’48

Pete and Cindy Merrill

Caryl E. Burton Wright Minor ’58

Mary L. Dorrien Montuori ’50

Ilse Sorensen Murdock ’92

C. John Napolitano ’98

Dr. William F. O’Neil ’56

Margit Bliss Orange ’53

John H. O’Reilly ’63

Carlos M. Ortiz, Jr. ’74

Tom and June Paxman

Betsey Cutler Perry ’48

Marcia Williams Perry ’56

Virginia Reimers Perry ’48

Harry and Missy Powers

Beverly Stevens Prakelt ’51

Philip S. Raskin ’76

Lawrence M. Reid ’75

Emily C. Roller

Dr. James A. Rondeau ’65

Matthew D. Rousseau ’82

Virginia Hanscom Rugeley ’53

Nathaniel L. Sahn ’93

Michelle M. Salvucci

M. Kerby Saunders II ’67 and Lisa Saunders

Louise A. Stawniak Sayre ’58

Kenneth A. Shapiro ’88

Minoo N. Shroff

Dr. Bruce A. Sinclair

Mary Ann Hendrickson Smith ’52

John G. Sommers, Sr. ’74 and Elizabeth Sommers

Anthony A. Steere, Jr. ’61

Drs. David Stein and Paula Torres-Stein

David and Beth Stone

Cheryl M. Storm

Mark E. Sullivan ’48

John G. Sussek III ’75

Randall Sussman ’81

BGen. Vernon R. Tate, Sr. ’57

A. Brooks Thoroughgood III ’86

Sally Nichols Tracy ’54

John R. Ursone ’63

Frank M. Vana ’57

Leslie Edwards Vincent ’71

Kristin K. Henry Walton ’87 and David S. Walton

Cornelia Edwards Wells ’52

Bill and Marcy Wenning

Joan Wilson White ’48

Dr. Douglas W. Wright ’64

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Robert A. Young ’69 and Kathryn Kay

John J. Zawistoski ’61

Dorothy S. Zug ’48

3–9 Years

Anonymous

Gregory Abare

Patrick Ahn and Dr. Lisa Ahn

Steve and Liz Akers

Peter and Ellen Allen

Tia M. Alliy ’11

Abraham Alsalem and Husslea Alkhdhair

Eileen A. Gaudette Amburgey ’56

Donald M. Aronoff ’66

Donna Audet

Mark J. Axelman ’88

Chapman B. Bailey

Raja D. Bala

Nancy M. Shook Bender ’54

Dave and Lyn Bennett

Walter and Cathy Bennett

John E. Bernard, Jr. ’83 and Sharon Bernard

Henry W. Bidwell ’61

Sylvia Roy Bingham ’53 and Norman Bingham

Victoria Blake

Ann Cunneen Boardman ’57

Zachary Boboth

April L. Boettcher

Lisa E. Bornstein ’83

Jane Bourette

Chris and Nancy Boyle

Guy A. Bramble

David Branham

Lynn M. Breau

Nancy Brock Brennan ’62

Roger H. Brooks, Jr. ’69

Vi-Anne Brown

Kelly J. Cacciolfi

Edward A. Cadogan ’85

Moira E. Cahill

Dr. Susan K. Carlisle and Mark Carlisle

Paul and Kerri Carney

John F. Carr ’38

Mark and Julia Casady

Susanna M. Casey

Johanna F. Chanin ’79

Shane M. Chase ’07

Yaw-Jang Chen and Yuh-Chyang Kao

Simone S. Chicoine

Carl and Mary Alice Chrabascz

Ed and Penny Chrusciel

Peter and Nicki Clarke

Wayne and Cara Clarke

Meredith K. Colicchie

Seamus and Julie Collins

Donald and Michele Comeau

Trevor B. Cone ’88

Donald T. Connors

Shane P. Connors

Thomas Corbett

Alexander E. Coyle

Christina Canon Craighead ’57

David and Lisa Cummings

Carolyn S. Cunningham ’13

Julia Cunningham

Robert B. Curry ’58

Nancy Curtis

Vito and Rosa Cutrona

Malcolm M. Dalal ’53

Dr. Dwight F. Damon ’49

Frank and Debbie Dayton

Andrea M. Del Bello ’07

Doug and Patty Delay

Francis S. Dembek

Barbara Zimmerman Dennis ’53

Abigail E. Devin ’06

Louis and Marianne Dinkel

Charlie and Susan Donahue

Joe and Angela Droogan

Ryan L. Duff ’06

Donna Dufresne

Dr. Fred T. Erskine III

Lawrence L. Falk ’88

Jim and Colleen Fay

Carol Fazio

William J. Fenton ’68

Jack and Marilyn Fielder

Edith Hillbrook Fischer ’61 and Charles Fischer, Jr.

Kristen Kelly Fisher

Robert T. Foote III

James and Dona Force

Brenda Foster

Nicholas J. Fratello ’96

Diana Wilson Frazier ’58

Robert Gagnon

Dino and Dianne Gallant

Scott and Deb Gardner

Hugh R. Gardner ’55

Timothy C. Gershon

Terence Gibbons

Pete and Tira Gilchrest

Perry and Valerie Gillies

Clayton J. Girouard

Travis Glennon

Masatoshi and Mayumi Go

Shiori Go ’13

Allan H. Goldberg ’49

Maddalena C. Goodwin

William H. Goodwin, Jr. ’52

Brian P. Green ’83

Larry and Susan Greene

Lorraine Duval Gross ’54

Allison J. Guertin ’11

Jordan A. Hall ’91

John P. Hamel ’59

Dr. Philip A. Hammond ’75

Seung Soo Han and Son Ja Park

Mark Harasimowicz

Samuel S. Harding ’60

Shirley A. Foynes Hargraves-Berl ’45

Ellen F. Harrington ’70

Marie C. Hebeler

Rich and Jill Henry

Karen G. Hess ’78

Dr. Joseph C. Hill and Kathleen Hill

Thomas and Jennifer Hillman

Desh and Phuong Hindle

Brad and Kathy Hoffman

Natalie T. Hopewell ’12

Daniel DeClercq and Deborah Hopewell DeClercq

Blair R. Hopps ’70

Eileen Hurley

Kwang Ho Im and Sook Jin Choi

Ted and Dot Iorio

Jennifer A. Johnston ’86

Robert and Claire Johnston

Elizabeth Ferguson Jump ’54

James and Heather Kaehlert

Danit B. Kargman ’11

Ken and Mary Lynn Kargman

Jim and Sandy Karman

Dr. Barry J. Kemler and Joan Kemler

Paul J. Kennedy

Constance Whitehead Kiermaier ’45

Drs. Bo Hyeon Kim and Su Ok Seong

Charles Kim and Lisa Nam

Young Suk Kim and HeeJeon Seo

Art and Virginia King

Jennifer S. Klein

C. Richard Koster ’57

Koji and Yoshiko Kotaka

Michael Kowalenko

Alexandra Q. Krasowski ’09

Dr. George Krasowski and Theresa Quinn

Dana Krul and Marcia Meyer-Krul

Kurt C. Kublbeck

Sabrina Kublbeck

Nick and Margie Kuchta

Kwan Yi Kumer ’13

Don and Jean Kunz

Katherine R. Kusza

Susan D. Larkin

Jim Leavitt

Kenneth Lee and Jina Hong

Rebecca S. Lefcourt

Ian T. Lemay ’13

Matthew S. Lemieux ’01

Dr. Mark Lemmon and Barbara Lemmon

Timothy A. Leveroni ’05

Eun Hwan Lim and Ki Ran Kim

Nancy Goguen Lippincott ’71 and James Lippincott

June E. Rozzo Livecchi ’64

Nancy J. Lohmann ’86

Caroline Armour Longeway ’49

Elliot I. Lowenstein ’63

Robert J. Macioci

Anthony J. Mallozzi IV ’01

Thomas and Ellen Mann

Roger E. Marchand ’49

Gina M. Martin

Joseph Marzilli

Mineko Matsumoto

Harold V. McAuliffe ’57

Lora McEvoy

Tyler McMaster

Joseph McPeak

Cathleen S. Melanson

Peter G. Melanson ’85

Ellen Cady Mercer ’52

Catherine Ross Merwin ’35

Sandra G. Michelman

Heather L. Miller

Neil J. Minihane ’86

Cynthia M. Mitchell

Elizabeth A. Moon Moore ’86

Matt and Laureen Moran

June B. Helman Moriarty ’54

B. Dulany Morriss ’84

Brian and Marie Moulton

John F. Moylan III

Dr. Michael G. Mulligan and Anne-Marie Mulligan

Drs. Michael Mutchler and Michele Parker

Judith S. Myers ’70

Fred and Jo-Ann Nalette

Paula Heslin Nelson ’53

Jody A. Newton

Anny Giang H. L. Nguyen ’13

Nestor and Anne Nicholas

Earl B. Nichols, Jr. ’71

Richard L. Nickless ’49 and Barbara McQueen Nickless ’50

Lori A. Nix

Takahisa and Yoshiko Nojima

D deceased

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Believes in Cushing and in Giving Back

n ot familiar wit H northeast independent schools, Nate Sahn ’93 came to Cushing as a reluctant teenager at the urging of his parents. Growing up in the Detroit suburbs, his academic career prior to Cushing showed a lack of motivation and interest in learning. Nate says that when he first visited Cushing, a wonderful tour guide helped him feel at home in five minutes.

Becoming acclimated was easy for Nate, and the relationships he made with teachers reinforced his desire to be a successful student. Rich Henry was Nate’s advisor and they are still in touch, 20 years later. With the help of Henry and others, Nate learned how to write and how to study. “I started doing things on my own for the first time,” he says. Nate spent many hours talking with faculty and building lifelong relationships. “There were no artificial barriers between adults and students,” Nate says.

“Technology was just emerging when I was at Cushing and this—combined with the exposure to a diverse environment, socioeconomic differences, ethnicities, and well-rounded individuals—totally prepared me for college. The transition was a breeze! All of the typical adjustment issues were behind me,” Nate recalls. “Cushing taught me that the help is usually there, but you have to be proactive about it. Take the tools that are given in a situation and implement them. Cushing strikes the balance between structure and a hands-off philosophy that allows the student to grow.”

Nate enjoyed the coed environment, the opportunity to explore Boston, and the built-in social life a boarding school provides. Nate also remembers the camaraderie and friendship he felt with classmates and faculty. “Cushing teachers do a lot of things behind the scenes to shape a person, as parents do a lot to shape their children.”

The Academy had a big impact on the direction of his life.

Nate knows he would not be where he is without his time at the school. “My parents had the foresight to provide the opportunity and all I had to do was use it to its fullest advantage,” he says. “Even though I didn’t believe it, I was a lost student, academically, prior to coming to Cushing. Cushing changed my life. Cushing gave me self-confidence. It was a nurturing environment and gave me structure that I couldn’t give myself.”

Since graduating, Nate has served on the Board of Trustees and is now a member of the recently formed Headmaster’s Advisory Council. In addition to his volunteer roles at Cushing, Nate has been a consistent donor and works with Cushing to encourage participation from other alumni.

When asked about his giving to Cushing over the years, Nate reflects, “Everyone in the world solicits you for money. You need to find the thing in your life that you are passionate about and that made a difference for you. I give to Cushing because even though we paid a lot for my education, Cushing gave a lot to me. I hope to continue to give to Cushing, more each year.”

Recently, he affirmed that belief by providing an interesting gift to Cushing: a five-year pledge, which increases over time, to challenge the classes of 2013 through 2017. For each graduating senior who donates to the Cushing Academy Fund, Nate will match their giving 3 to 1. Nate’s generosity will help us to start to build a culture of giving in young alumni.

He has provided his gift as a challenge to each of the next five graduating classes in a “Five for Five” campaign—a gift of $5 will be tripled this year and will count for five years. This helps Cushing by increasing alumni participation numbers, by saving paper and other mailing resources to solicit young alumni in college who do not have the habit of giving, and by turning young alumni into donors and building in them a tradition of giving.

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Robert and Brenda O’Brien

Albert and Delialah O’Bryant

John and Ellen O’Donnell

Mary M. O’Neill ’13

Tom and Missy O’Neill

Robert and Marsha Page

Brian and Beth Pallotta

Olivia C. Papakyrikos ’12

Jong Hwan Park and Jeong Ae Lee

C. Steve Parker, Jr.

David and Cindy Pasternak

Adam Payne

Chris and Jayne Peacock

Eric C. Pera

Heather E. Sommers Perry ’71

Dr. Helen F. Peters ’66

Jonathan A. Phinney ’07

Jim and Denise Pickett

Adam E. C. Pierce ’99

Ashlee W. Pierce ’02

Ed and Rhonda Pierce

Dr. Theresa A. Piotrowski

Melissa Pivonka

Catherine E. Pollock

Kathryn E. Powers ’08

Marcus V. Pratini de Moraes Filho ’93

Neil Proulx

Adam T. Rabinowitz ’91

A. Catalina Reinoso

Dr. Vincent Reppucci and Michele Reppucci

Robert Richard

Nancy E. Johnson Richards ’64

Will and Meredith Rinaldi

Richard W. Ripley ’65

Brooke C. Roberts ’13

Richard and Sandy Roberts

Honorable Edward J. Rockett ’55

Dave and Leanne Royal

Nancy S. Baybutt Ruder ’41

Susan Remmer Ryzewic ’69

David Sambuceti and Beth Patella-Sambuceti

Dr. Bobby Sandage, Jr. and Mic Sandage

Nicholas E. Sanders ’05

Steven and Carol Sarro

Luke R. Saunders ’04

Daniel J. Sbrega ’95

James A. Schmidt ’41

Peter and Susan Schottland

Dr. David B. Shields

Denis Shubleka

Dan and Dyan Sierra

Louis Sierra

Stacy L. Silverman ’04

Shelley Simes-Redstone

Erica J. Smith ’00

Jim and Claudia Smith

Robert P. Soucy

Susan L. Stone Speckman ’55

Jane I. Steiger ’71

Erik D. Stein ’03

Jessica L. Eisenhaure Stewart ’88

David L. Stiller ’64

Dr. Robert S. Stipek and Anna Maria Alberghini

Laura Stirk

David and Pam Streeter

Ryan Suchanek

George and Tammy Sullivan

Barbara Hassel Swartz ’53

Lucy A. Thornton Tanger ’61

Robert and Lianne Therrien

Kristen R. Thomas ’00

John T. Thornton ’58

Robert W. Thornton ’54

Ka Yan To ’14

Jennifer A. Tonti ’12

Lauren N. Jacobs Toomey ’04

Richard Torres

Christopher J. Tracy ’04

David and Jean Tracy

Dennis and Michelle Tremblay

Robert F. Trevor ’56

Andrew R. L. Trexler ’10

Bill and Sue Troy

Matthew E. Tuller ’02

Josh Vautour

Ovila Vautour

Melissa Z. Wasser ’12

James O. Watson ’59

Frederick D. Watts ’47

Matt Weber

Drs. J. Woodrow Weiss and Kay Petersen

Todd H. Wetzel

Philip S. Wexler

Ron and Rose White

Bob and Pat Whitmore

Ashley W. Whitney

Dr. Edith Koehler Williams ’63

Ryan Wood

Douglas K. Woodbury ’93

Susan Stirling Woody ’62

Patrice H. Worcester ’79

James M. Wright ’56

Heather D. Wright-Ojha ’84

Robert M. Yeager ’06

Sara Yeager

Jack and Marcia Young

Lauren E. Young ’13

Kenneth and Gisele Zangari

Andrew and Carlene Ziegler

1865 Society

Recognizing those donors who make planned gifts such as bequests, gift annuities, beneficiary designations, etc.

Anonymous (13)

Susan Mason Balsley ’56

Bob and Jane Barber

William ’25 and Florilla Beazley Trust D

Marion C. Beckwith ’31 D

The Estate of Elizabeth Palmer Bedell ’27

Mildred Dunn Beebe ’36 D and Clifford Beebe D

Nancy M. Shook Bender ’54

The Estate of Margaret Durkee Benton

John R. Briggs, Jr. ’39

Alastair S. Browne ’75

Elizabeth S. Bruning Caplan ’52

Louise C. Carpenter D

John F. Carr ’38

Mark and Julia Casady

The Estate of George H. Cook, Jr. ’31

Erma L. Clyde Cooke ’90 D

Mark R. Corbishley ’82

Carolyn A. Crowell ’66

Lewis A. Crowell ’44

Dr. John A. Curtis ’41 and Jean Curtis

Joseph W. Davis ’31 Charitable Remainder Unitrust

Eugene J. Dean III ’94 and Norma C. Silsby Dean ’94

Beulah Zwicker DiPoli 1923 D

Gladys V. Draper 1919 D

Alfred G. Drew 1927 D

Alice Kenyon Duncan D

Richard Byam Dunn ’31 D

Elizabeth M. Edmands ’30 D

Dr. Ruth Clifford Engs ’57

Mary G. Fern ’92 (HON)

The Estate of M. Anthony Fisher ’69

Nicholas J. Fratello ’96

Diana Wilson Frazier ’58

Raymond C. Freeman, Jr. ’51

Madeleine Gaylor ’91 D

Atim George ’74

William L. Gilman, Jr. ’31 D

Shirley Kenyon Glenney ’46

Kenneth M. Goldberg ’61

Lillian Prakelt Goss ’51

Jonathan B. Gottlieb ’82 D

Peggy Shaw Grant ’51 D

David A. Grimm ’60

Robert W. Hendrick 1927 D

Karen Hess ’78

Elizabeth Hartz Hewitt ’53

Dr. Joseph C. Hill and Kathleen Hill

Steven C. Hill ’81

Mary Putnam Hopkins ’25 D

Robert W. Horton 1919 D

Estelle P. Hunt ’91 D

Thomas E. Jaffa ’70

Sally Ann McGill Jessie ’53

Mary S. C. Johnston D

Chandler T. Jones 1913 D

George C. Jordan III ’59

Elizabeth Ferguson Jump ’54

The Estate of Jane M. Keough

Dr. Richard Kleefield and Mickey Kleefield

Richard A. Knight 1927 D

Dr. Edna M. Kovacs ’71

Chester S. Kurzet ’43

Helena L. Chen Law ’59

Dr. Mark Lemmon and Barbara Lemmon

Eino O. Leppanen 1927 D

Jeffrey P. Lindtner ’66

Dr. Rodney Liversage ’48 D

Ann M. Logan ’85

Edna Pinney Longbottom 1919 D

Russell D. Loring 1929 D

Ruth Lovell ’34 D

Russell A. Marcotte ’51

Virginia Wilkinson Marcotte ’61

Donald W. McNeish ’40 D

Catherine Ross Merwin ’35

Janet Appleton Michelini ’30 D

Caryl E. Burton Wright Minor ’58

The Estate of Elizabeth Colburn Montgomery 1925

Roger E. Morency ’55

Gertrude B. Noble 1917 D

Martha Patari ’39 D

Virginia Reimers Perry ’48

Katherine Phelps 1908 D

Ed and Rhonda Pierce

Norman O. Pollet 1928 D

The Estate of Lilla M. Pond ’36

George H. L. Porter ’65

Walter G. Prince 1916 D

Frank P. Rand 1908 D

Philip S. Raskin ’76

Ruth Catlin Reardon 1925 D

Ruby Ryland Reed ’41 D

Bruce L. Roberts ’44 D

D deceased

Helen Fraser Robinson ’35

The Estate of Dorothy E. Rogers ’39

Carrie Dickerman Romaine ’62

Alison R. Rowe ’74

Sally Staples Rulifson ’56

Virginia Lewis Sawyer 1928 D

Joan Waterman Senty ’46 D

Jeanne Perrault Sharpe ’31 D

The Estate of Amparito Smith

Goodrich T. Smith D

The Estate of Eliot T. Spalding, Jr. ’71

Harold P. Splain 1918 D

David L. Stiller ’64

Lawrence J. Sullivan ’48

BGen. Vernon R. Tate, Sr. ’57

Evelyn Lawrence Thomas ’30 D

Paul A. Tierney ’64

The Estate of Vivian Collins

Walker 1917

Dr. Deborah Warner ’70

Frederick D. Watts ’47

Anderson B. White ’79

Elizabeth Foord White 1926 D

Beatrice Beckwith Williams 1928 D

Carol Carson Williston 1924 D

Patrice H. Worcester ’79

Dorothy S. Zug ’48

Alumni

Our alumni laid the foundation for today’s Cushing. They made their mark while they were on campus as students, and each year, many contribute to the Academy’s excellence through their gifts.

1935

Catherine Ross Merwin

1936

Irma N. Goudey Blankenship

Mary Elizabeth Perrins Wright

1937

Marjorie B. Clapp True

1938

John F. Carr

1939

Dorothy E. Rogers D

1940

Sylvia Adasko Lilienthal

1941

Robert F. Hart

John G. Jennings

Nancy S. Baybutt Ruder

James A. Schmidt

1942

Eleanor Laing Greenhalgh-Kilty

Barbara Willins Hotchkiss

1943

Chester S. Kurzet

1944

Anonymous

Nancy Stackpole Coffin

Duncan W. Munro

1945

Arthur D. Durgin

Annette Silver Fain D

Shirley A. Foynes Hargraves-Berl

Charles L. Keating, Jr.

Constance Whitehead Kiermaier

1946

Shirley Kenyon Glenney

Richard W. Griffith, Jr.

1947

Dr. Robert S. Bond

Margaret A. Thomas Hansen

Fernando Lemus-Suarez

Helen Gonyea Shannon

Frederick D. Watts

Elizabeth Canby Wilson

1948

Harold Cohen

Helen Riccio Gallucci

Eloise Kenney

Edward S. Lipinsky

Norma H. Barclay Merolla

Betsey Cutler Perry

Virginia Reimers Perry

Lawrence J. Sullivan

Mark E. Sullivan

Nancy Canby Sunshine

Joan Wilson White

Dorothy S. Zug

1949

Verne A. Adams

Dr. Dwight F. Damon

Priscilla E. Purdy Gallon

Allan H. Goldberg

Barbara Lloyd Greer

Marella Rimbach Guigou

Caroline Armour Longeway

Janet M. Loring

Roger E. Marchand

Richard L. Nickless

David L. Parker

1950

William D. Adams

Charles T. Brodigan

Valerie C. Wilcox England

Margaret Cook Liebig

Mary L. Dorrien Montuori

Barbara McQueen Nickless

Richard L. Smith

1951

Raymond C. Freeman, Jr.

Lillian Prakelt Goss

Robert C. Hawley

Charles A. McAlister

Nancy Craig McGrath

Beverly Stevens Prakelt

Richard B. Shepardson

Margery A. Van Keuren Winter

1952

Elizabeth S. Bruning Caplan

James F. Collamore

Carolyn Whitaker Cox

William H. Goodwin, Jr.

Ellen Cady Mercer

Bruce F. Paul

Robert W. Simon

Mary Ann Hendrickson Smith

Cornelia Edwards Wells

1953

Elise Snow Aston

Sylvia W. Roy Bingham

Ann Cherry Booth

Richard H. Booth

Maurice J. Cahill, Jr.

Malcolm H. Cheever

Howard S. Cohen

John M. Cushing

Malcolm M. Dalal

Barbara Zimmerman Dennis

Katharine King Fite

Elizabeth Hartz Hewitt

Diane Cummings Hill

Priscilla Draper Larochelle

Paula Heslin Nelson

Margit Bliss Orange

Virginia Hanscom Rugeley

Barbara Hassel Swartz

1954

Nancy M. Shook Bender

Dr. Donald F. Booth

Charles P. Clark

Lorraine Duval Gross

Elizabeth Ferguson Jump

Lucille Duval Kline

June B. Helman Moriarty

Robert W. Thornton

Sally Nichols Tracy

1955

Alice E. Carter Duston

Betsy Ross Fleming

Hugh R. Gardner

Sue B. Hart

Jean Wilkinson Inglis

Honorable Edward J. Rockett

Susan L. Stone Speckman

Susan E. Partridge Young

1956

Eileen A. Gaudette Amburgey

George D. Anderson

Victoria R. Wilson Bath

Rhenda R. Bramwell Brodnax

William P. Kotoski

Dr. William F. O’Neil

Marcia Williams Perry

Gretchen Augat Reilly

Dr. Michael C. Sheff

Marsha H. Simon Stelman

Robert F. Trevor

Nancy Braks Venter

Edward G. Watkins

James M. Wright

1957

Katherine J. Finnis Argo

Ann Cunneen Boardman

Christina Canon Craighead

Fredrika Stubbs Hill

C. Richard Koster

Harold V. McAuliffe

Theodore F. Robbins

BGen. Vernon R. Tate, Sr.

Frank M. Vana

1958

Jane Wilbur Brown

Robert B. Curry

Matthew M. Cushing

Diana Wilson Frazier

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John W. Gillis

Carol Garland Gorman

Robert L. Gorman

Robin Hanscom Hanscum

Carolyn I. Marr

Dr. Wesley B. Mason

Caryl E. Burton Wright Minor

Louise A. Stawniak Sayre

Melinda C. Swihart

John T. Thornton

Dr. Kenneth T. Wheeler, Jr.

1959

James E. Baskin

John P. Hamel

Gail Henry Stewart

Rebecca Bidwell Thompson

James O. Watson

Ann Dunning Woodward

1960

Constance E. Maynard Bolzan

Carole Wiita Brown

John G. Cooney

Samuel S. Harding

1961

Henry W. Bidwell

Marna M. Nielsen Blanchette

Eva Ulrich Chappelle

Allan O. Colby

Edith Hillbrook Fischer

Peter Haigis

Virginia Wilkinson Marcotte

Anthony A. Steere, Jr.

Lucy A. Thornton Tanger

John J. Zawistoski

1962

Nancy Brock Brennan

William F. Craig III

Stephen K. Critchfield

Stephen A. Freudenheim

Peter H. Johnson

Willard I. Shattuck III

Dr. Catherine Jarmon Van Meter

Susan Stirling Woody

1963

Kenneth S. Carlsen

Eugene H. Coracci

Dr. Ronald D. Deprez

Jane Etscovitz Goldsmith

Johanna Brodt Grutchfield

Donald J. Hendler

Robert F. Howe III

David L. Hunter

Dr. Bernard E. Johnson

Dr. Linda R. Lerner

Elliot I. Lowenstein

Susan T. Woodruff Macaulay

Susan Foley McCann

Edgar A. McMullen

Lauren Davis Nassau

Elaine Taylor Nelsen

Betsey Nugent

John H. O’Reilly

Mischelle Coahn Perlman

Christine Baker Root

Paul M. Sears

Meredith Cleveland Smith

John R. Ursone

Dr. Edith Koehler Williams

Dennis N. Wood

1964

Cynthia Benton-Groner

Dr. Stephen H. Cutcliffe

Sara Herzog Hogan

June E. Rozzo Livecchi

Richard P. Mohlere, Jr.

William E. Mulliken, Jr.

Nancy E. Johnson Richards

David L. Stiller

Donna Merrill Stout

Kathleen M. Coulombe Taylor

Paul A. Tierney

Dr. Douglas W. Wright

1965

Howard L. Blieden

Margery Wilkins Cooper

Richard W. Ripley

Dr. James A. Rondeau

Jane T. Woodruff Shattuck

1966

Donald M. Aronoff

Dr. Fred W. Benton, Jr.

Carolyn A. Crowell

Constance A. Fisher

Dr. Helen F. Peters

1967

Richard J. Chase, Jr.

Robert T. Johnston

Janet Crocker Joyce

Honorable David G. Sacks

Laura L. Bowen Simon

Warren F. White, Jr.

1968

Anonymous

Alan B. Crocker

Alan B. Cutcliffe

William J. Fenton

Sung Joo Christopher Park

1969

Dr. Millicent A. Bolden

Roger H. Brooks, Jr.

Marion W. Brown

Gillian Brown Bunker

Andrew L. Cohen

Arthur J. Coulombe

Mary Kohli Furniss

William T. Patten

Susan Remmer Ryzewic

Dr. Candyce R. Silver

Robert A. Young

1970

Thatcher R. Beebe

Joseph S. Bonavita, Jr.

Ellen F. Harrington

Blair R. Hopps

Richard E. Hunter

Thomas E. Jaffa

Dr. Babetta L. Marrone

Judith S. Myers

Dr. Deborah Warner

1971

Anonymous (4)

Ellen Bruce

Mark E. Canon

Steve T. Crean

Amina I. Elzeneiny

Kathryn Fleming

Susan Bornstein Freed

Jean Hennenberger

Diane E. Hoffmann

Naoto Inoue

Dr. Edna M. Kovacs

Nancy L. Goguen Lippincott

Hazen D. Master

George A. Parrott

Heather E. Sommers Perry

Eliot T. Spalding, Jr. D

Puntip Patanasinth Suwannarojn

Betsy C. Woodruff Thayer

Leslie Edwards Vincent

Cary M. Winer D

1972

Stacey Selden

1973

Cynthia A. Becker

Roberta DeWaters

Renee N. Khatami

Mari-Carol Lenihan

Dorita Hammond Normile

1974

Robert E. Barrat

Stephen F. Chase

Atim E. George

Edward P. Johanningsmeier

Carlos M. Ortiz, Jr.

Alison R. Rowe

John G. Sommers, Sr.

1975

Alastair S. Browne

Dr. Philip A. Hammond

Gary K. Prahm

Lawrence M. Reid

John G. Sussek III

1976

Jay H. Massirman

Philip S. Raskin

Irena Choi Stern

1977

David F. Farnham

Steven N. Lemieux

1978

Marcia N. Canter

Gregg A. Falcone

Karen G. Hess

Elliott Q. Ventura

1979

Johanna F. Chanin

Anderson B. White

Patrice H. Worcester

1980

Joseph R. Hanslip

Mark D. Webster

1981

Katherine E. Kaae

Anusith Sawetamal

Randall Sussman

1982

Robert H. Alexander

Matthew D. Rousseau

Matt G. Siegel

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1983

John E. Bernard, Jr.

Lisa E. Bornstein

Deborah W. Fallon Fuller

Brian P. Green

Maria A. Navarro

Elizabeth Stebbins Torkelsen

1984

Dr. Mark D. Desjardins

Melinda M. Johnson

B. Dulany Morriss

Michael E. Rau

Heather D. Wright-Ojha

1985

Peter M. Adeson

Edward A. Cadogan

S. Rebecca Chanin

Eliza B. Wood Dietz

Andrew C. Jones

Matthew C. Kallas

Bruce M. Lemieux

Peter G. Melanson

Lorna Moody

Ann E. Sawyer Svensen

Brett J. Torrey

1986

Jennifer A. Johnston

Nancy J. Lohmann

Neil J. Minihane

Elizabeth A. Moon Moore

A. Brooks Thoroughgood III

1987

Stephen D. Chen

Roderick C. Kellett

Dustin H. Miller

Kristin K. Henry Walton

1988

Mark J. Axelman

Trevor B. Cone

Lawrence L. Falk

Kenneth A. Shapiro

Jessica L. Eisenhaure Stewart

Scott D. Whitney

1989

Carter W. Byham

Cullen Goodyear Concannon

Jeremy A. Duffy

Grace W. Sardjono

1990

Heather L. Hill

Jennifer Paxman Horgan

Anne D. Woodward

1991

Tryon D. Clark

Matthew P. Ettinger

Jordan A. Hall

T. Keith Hart, Jr.

Adam T. Rabinowitz

D. Todd Servick

1992

Ilse Sorensen Murdock

Hendrick Sin

1993

Andre A. Gelinas

Claudine A. Maloney

Marcus V. Pratini de Moraes Filho

Nathaniel L. Sahn

Elyse H. Webber

Douglas K. Woodbury

1994

Michael L. Herrera

Justin K. Wine

1995

Bonnie E. McConologue

Daniel J. Sbrega

1996

Nicholas J. Fratello

Abigail L. Goen Helfat

James J. Philbin

Benjamin P. Willner

1997

Anonymous

Valerie A. Bono

Nicole M. Gelinas

Jessica M. Phillips Heavner

Adam M. Magsig

1998

Beth Achille Lambert

C. John Napolitano

1999

Kathleen H. Zimmerman Marlow

Adam E. C. Pierce

Dana A. Daller Powell

Robert T. Young

2000

Britney A. Carr

Melissa A. Irving Christensen

Erica J. Smith

Kristen R. Thomas

2001

William I. Fitzgerald

Ryan P. Lannon

Matthew S. Lemieux

Anthony J. Mallozzi IV

Christopher G. White

2002

James B. Cheever

Allison Z. Malcolm

Ian S. Moremen

Ashlee W. Pierce

Steven J. Sanders

Matthew E. Tuller

2003

Matthew A. Buono

Noel R. Camacho

Andrew T. Carr

Jordan M. Edwards

Wenjing Guo

Laura T. Jimenez

Chelsea K. Cummings Koski

Shantih C. Lewis

Jeremy C. McShane

Erik D. Stein

2004

John R. Butler, Jr.

Yasuyuki Goto

Patricia K. Hecht

Michael T. Rust

Luke R. Saunders

Stacy L. Silverman

Andre Suero

Rachel A. Surprenant

Lauren N. Jacobs Toomey

Christopher J. Tracy

2005

Timothy A. Leveroni

Nicholas R. Louras

Nicholas E. Sanders

Sarah E. Weisman

Lindsay A. Wilde

Ashley M. Zimmerman

2006

Allison K. Crater

Abigail E. Devin

David W. Donohue

Ryan L. Duff

Katharine K. Foote

John R. Frey

Paige C. Gesualdo

Michael B. Nadler

Courtney T. Sheary

Carlie J. Smith

Joyce K. Witty

Robert M. Yeager

2007

Andrea L. Buono

Anthony J. Buono

Michael C. Cavicchi

Shane M. Chase

Andrea M. Del Bello

Chase E. Gordon

Eliza G. Jones

Amelia L. King

Sean P. McNiff

Jonathan A. Phinney

Christine d. Rault

Martine E. Singer

Marina G. Vernon

Kelsey C. Whitaker

2008

Joshua J. Bernard

Margaret A. Casady

Shelagh R. Merrill

Robert C. Phelps

Kathryn E. Powers

Friederike E. H. Recker

Sintayehu M. Taye

Kimberly M. Tracy

Sarah K. Yeager

2009

Eun Soo Chung

Cameron E. Craig

Sean J. Droogan

William S. Harlin

James I. Hodges

Alexandra Q. Krasowski

Katie L. Lemmon

Lauren S. Peaslee

Stephen J. Smith

Courtney P. Whitaker

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2010

Shawn M. Bennett

Jemmel L. Billingslea

Cole A. Bingham

Lucas J. Donahue

Elliott R. Franklin

Emily M. Halpin

Seungwon Lee

Aidan F. McHugh

Gabriella J. Skok

Andrew R. L. Trexler

Zachary H. Woolever

2011

Tia M. Alliy

Emanuela D. Antonellis

Jacob Z. Droogan

Danit B. Kargman

Riki Kotaka

Nicholas Q. Krasowski

Margot A. McElwreath

Sarah E. Osterheld

Yosvaris Pasawongse

Gregory V. Reppucci

Jordan K. Sullivan

2012

Ryan E. Bennett

Kelley A. Cavicchi

Elsie R. Eastman

Natalie T. Hopewell

Stephen K. Inman

Samuel A. Langrock

Mia A. Maccario

Salma M. Makkar

Creighton T. Mann

Kyle E. O’Brien

Albert O’Bryant III

Olivia C. Papakyrikos

Matthew T. Pasternak

Jennifer A. Tonti

Melissa Z. Wasser

Students

Students never cease to amaze us with their generosity and commitment to community service. In addition to serving their communities and bringing their youthful exuberance to campus, many of our students also contribute to the Cushing Academy Fund.

2013

Cameron S. Akers

Emily A. Allen

Abdullatif E. Alsalem

Carmela S. Antonellis

Catherine C. Barnes

Mert Baser

Edmund T. Belsky

Ashley B. Bermingham

Alyssa B. Brandland

Hannah M. Cattel

Susan M. Cavanagh

Anthony Min Ho Cho

Yong Ho Choi

Andrew M. Chrabascz

Carolyn S. Cunningham

Zihan Dang

Tania F. Davila Masciopinto

Martha M. Findley

Rebecca E. Fisch

Katlyn M. Gallant

Shiori Go

Jack M. Harasimowicz

Nathaniel C. Hurwitz

Hariz F. Jeffery

Katie L. Kaehlert

John M. Kelly

Andy Jun Bum Kim

So Yeon Kim

Jessica R. Kruskal

Kwan Yi Kumer

Jocelyn G. Labombarde

Dale O. Lauffer

Connor R. Leggett

Ian T. Lemay

Timothy R. Lemieux

Ziran Li

Julia L. B. Mansfield

Isabel C. Mendoza

Yuan Meng

Nicholas J. Merrill

Jack A. Michaels

Lindsey N. Miller

Abigail C. Mosing

Anny Giang H. L. Nguyen

Ryutaro Nojima

Mary M. O’Neill

Jonathan P. Pallotta

Jack A. Peacock

Amanda L. Proia

Yitong Qiu

Brooke C. Roberts

Xing Rong

Caitlyn J. Ryan

Diego Schlesinger Baranek

John P. Schmidt

Jessica A. Sedgwick

Jillian J. Sierra

Chernet B. Sisay

Bryan R. Stipek

Nicole E. Streeter

Lawrence A. Taylor IV

Emma J. Therrien

Daniel J. Trainor

Theodore J. Woodbury

Suli Ariel Xu

Aaron A. Yang

Lauren E. Young

Philip F. Young

Muhammad Nadif Zahiruddin

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2014

Lara L. Blom

Richard Boyd

Gabrielle E. Dutil

Zhaoyi Gao

Taylor Greene

Ackim Mpofu

Shaylah O’Connor

Lucas Pastor de Araujo

Erin Pengeroth

Michael Powers

Clayton W. Sandage

Ka Yan To

Juliana M. Volpini

Mariah L. Weintraub

2015

Paulina A. Cortes

John F. Bourdelais

Marjory K. Boyd

Samuel C. Buck

John A. Casady

Rodrigo Castanon Cossio

Hye Young J. Choi

Hiu Tik Chu

Silvia O. Diaz-Llado

Julie E. Donnenfeld

Diane L. Goldsher

Cole G. Hockman

Daniela Itzkowich

Olivia Jansing

Paranya B. Jareonvongrayab

Molly M. Pearson

Alexandre Reissmann

2016

Christian M. Bradley

Olivia M. Greene

Mert Y. Kula

Caroline G. Mattoon

Sophia Mitropoulos

Matthew P. Quinlan

Current Parents

Gifts from current parents are particularly special because they’re already advancing the institution by sending their children here. By going beyond their tuition payments to make charitable gifts to the Academy, parents show incredible dedication to Cushing’s ongoing excellence.

2013

Parents Fund Class Co-Chairs:

Attison and Karen Barnes and

Jason and Anne Marie Michaels

Steve and Liz Akers

Peter and Ellen Allen

Abraham Alsalem and Hussa Alkhdhair

Joongkeun An and Myungboon Lee

Nunzy and Karen Antonellis

Attison and Karen Barnes

Bulent and Ozlem Baser

Michael and Linda Beaudette

Thomas and Corinne Belsky

Dave and Lyn Bennett

Amy and Neil Beup

David and Rachel Brassard

Jac and Paula Cattel

Richard and Melinda Cavanagh

Steve F. Chase ’74 and Beth Gospodarek

Yaw-Jang Chen and Yuh-Chyang Kao

Dong Hee Cho and Yun Hi Do

Byung Sik Choi and Ok Sil Cho

Carl and Mary Alice Chrabascz

Xincheng Chu and Cathy Dang

Julia Cunningham

Fernando and Costanza Davila

Louis and Marianne Dinkel

John and Deborah Findley

Anna Fisch

Steven Fisch

Dino and Dianne Gallant

Masatoshi and Mayumi Go

Stan Goldman and Alisa MacFail

Mark Harasimowicz

Scott and Jodi Hewitson

Brad and Kathy Hoffman

William and Kathleen Hopf

Eileen Hurley

Jane Johnedis-Woodbury

Drs. Bo Hyeon Kim and Su Ok Seong

Charles Kim and Lisa Nam

Young Suk Kim and HeeJeon Seo

Jason Kong and Yuqing Shi

Dr. Jonathan B. Kruskal and Pam Kruskal

Arun Kumer and Liya Wan

Peter and Irene Labombarde

Drs. Won Kee Lee and Chung Hee Kim

Bruce M. Lemieux ’85 and Karen Lemieux

Min Li and Amy Ou

Michael and Maria Maccario

James and Kimberly MacPhee

Kate Mahoney

Paul and Sandy Manore

Lynne Martinez

Cristobal Mendoza and Beatriz de Mendoza

Pete and Cindy Merrill

Jason and Anne Marie Michaels

Dr. Drew V. Miller and Nancy Miller

Jeffery Mustafa and Massnie Yahya

Trung Ha and Thi Viet Nguyen

Takahisa and Yoshiko Nojima

John and Ellen O’Donnell

Tom and Missy O’Neill

Brian and Beth Pallotta

Dr. Theresa A. Piotrowski

Alvaro Posada and Maria de Posada

Nauman and Naz Rashid

Richard and Sandy Roberts

Juan and Denise Rodriguez

Ruiqian Rong and Shuqing Wang

Christopher and Debbie Ryan

Mikako Sakai

David Sambuceti and Beth Patella-Sambuceti

John and Mayra Schmidt

Michael Shnayerson

Dan and Dyan Sierra

Dr. Steven P. Sikalis and Laura Sikalis

Michael and Margot Smythe

Dr. Robert S. Stipek and Anna Maria Alberghini

David and Pam Streeter

Lawrence and Stacey Taylor

Robert and Lianne Therrien

Dr. Christopher V. Trainor

Kate Trainor

Michael and Kelly Tzannes

Jianli Yang and Christina Fu

Jack and Marcia Young

Marty and Mini Young

Irfan Zahiruddin and Nira Jahja

2014

Parents Fund Class Co-Chairs:

Mic and Bobby Sandage

Anonymous

Jane Armstrong

Tim and Amanda Beachus

John E. Bernard ’83 and Sharon Bernard

Stephen and Beth Besen

Dr. Henry Blom and Mary Beth Blom

Leo and Eileen Bonetti

Donald and Karen Boyd

Paul and Kerri Carney

Sue Casey

Donald and Michele Comeau

Frank and Debbie Dayton

Roberto and Joanne de Guardiola

Anthony and Kathleen DeFelice

Holly Dunn and George Delahunty

Christopher Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Asbury

Robert Foote

James and Dona Force

Thomas and Maurita Fuller

Quanzhi Gao and Dongmei Zhao

Richard and Wendy Gaton

Larry and Susan Greene

Seung Soo Han and Son Ja Park

Thomas and Jennifer Hillman

Drs. Soo-Jong Hong and Yee Jin Shin

Kwang Ho Im and Sook Jin Choi

Ki Ho Jung and Myung Mee Song

Eddie and Gina Kelley

Charles Kim and Lisa Nam

Hag Jae Lee and Hwa Kyoo Kim

Jangyeoul Lee and Jeoung Sook Yeom

Kenneth Lee and Jina Hong

Eun Hwan Lim and Ki Ran Kim

Gina Martin

Chris and Sharon McCarthy

Kathleen McGuire

Rullina Montes de Freites and Alfredo Freites

Drs. Michael Mutchler and Michele Parker

Julia Ohm

Gary and Barbara O’Neill

Jong Hwan Park and Jeong Ae Lee

Carlos and Lorenia Pena

Phil and Patricia Pengeroth

Chuck and Karen Peters

Harry and Missy Powers

Stephen and Shirley Puccino

Magnus and Nancy Ryde

Dr. Bobby Sandage, Jr. and Mic Sandage

Dr. Barry R. Schneider and Sue Schneider

Alex and Carole Sorokin

John and Gail Steele

Shrikant and Vibhuti Tiwari

Haiyun and Hong Wang

Todd Wetzel

Jinzhi Zhang and Rong Cai

Rachel Zou and Bill Leong

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2015

Parents Fund Class Chair:

Bill Rose

Leo and Rhonda Becotte

David and Nancy Berkowitz

David Bourdelais and Susan Wadsworth

Donald and Karen Boyd

Jennifer Buck

Rick Buck

Andrew and Carol Buono

Sean and Susan Carey

Mark and Julia Casady

Tirso Castanon and Ana Paula Cossio de Castanon

William Catlin and Julia Battel

Jeong Hwan Choi and Jung Won Min

Kwanghyun Choi and Sungmin Kim

Michael Clayton and Alison Freed

Charles Elliott

Xiyan Fan and Vivian Zhang

Jack Feng and Ann An

Thomas and Maurita Fuller

Dr. Shinya Hanamura and Satoko Hanamura

Stanford and Susan Hartshorn

Greg Hockman

Mimi Hockman

Hiroshi and Yuko Inami

Odd and Marta Isaksen

John Jansing

Thomas and Sarah Kramlich

Katherine Kusza

Stephen Lau and Mary Ho

Vicky Lee

Bruce M. Lemieux ’85 and Karen Lemieux

Dr. Bo Li and Sisy Shen

Gary and Heidi Lorden

Norman and Becky MacDonald

Jacqueline Nacol

Paul Nacol

Dave and Betsy Napolitano

Yumiko Nishikawa

Lori Nix

Drs. Sung Sup Park and Jong Kyung Kim

Daniel and Allison Parsley

Manit and Prapassorn

Piamkulwanich

Lyn Reynolds

Bill Rose and Dr. Merle Monsein

Chin Man and Grace Sardjono ’89

Joseph and Sheryl Sargent

Drs. Thomas and Lisa Sheldon

Albert and Theodora Simons

Bong Won Sohn and Seung Hee Lee

Dwight and Cindy Sowerby

Neil and Lisa Stadler

Taku and Sonomi Tanaka

Masaki and Yukari Tanimoto

Shane and Kimberley Tufts

Yaoqing Wen and Yuqin Xie

Merrick and Joan Williamson

Thomas Wise and Justine Woolner-Wise

James Wu

Yanlin Xin and Jing Shen

Yue Zhang and Fengjun Qin

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Parents Fund Class Chair:

Amalia Voskanyan

Brian and Jacquelyn Askew

Gyu Tae Bae and Bok Hee Jung

Linsheng Bao and Yongmei Li

Julia Blair

Robert and Kimberley Bouchard

Mark Burke and Dr. Jane Burke

Peter and Kristen Burke

Cesar and Ana Paula Canavati

Sue Casey

Sen Chung Chau and Amy Chen

Dr. Gregory R. Ciottone and Amalia Voskanyan

Jim and Colleen Fay

Maura Flaherty

Rick and Natalie Forrester

Scott and Deb Gardner

Pete and Tira Gilchrest

Ted and Kim Goodnow

Larry and Susan Greene

Richard and Maryellen Guerriero

Dr. Stuart A. Harlin and Jill Harlin

Jeffrey Harrod

Guisheng He and Lingling Fang

Francis Ho and Eppie Cheung

Odd and Marta Isaksen

Samuyeol Ko and Kyungha Lee

K.C. Kublbeck

Sabrina Kublbeck

Katherine Kusza

Stephen Lau and Mary Ho

Dr. Soon-Hyoung Lee and Shion Kanai

Ming Li and Pei Lei

Weigen Lu

James and Kelly Maillet

Pete and Mary Ann Mattoon

Christos and Eliana Mitropoulos

Jeffery Mustafa and Massnie Yahya

Drs. Michael Mutchler and Michele Parker

Toby and Rosalind Myerson

Mike and Sarah Quinlan

Jennifer Raterman

Scott and Kimberly Samson

Steven and Marie Schwartzapfel

Drs. Samir Semine and Drucilla Roberts

Kotaro Shiba

Lucius Strazdis and Vida Juodaitis

Sajid and Susan Usman

Christian vonGraevenitz and Dr. Anne Liebling

Ric and Hillary Williams

Dr. Mark G. Wolf and Alison Wolf

Marty and Mini Young

Faculty & Staff

Every day, the faculty and staff at Cushing Academy strive to offer our students the best possible education. They are devoted to the intellectual and emotional wellbeing of every student on campus. But their incredible dedication doesn’t end there. Each year, many of our committed faculty and staff make charitable gifts to the Academy, and this year, 97 percent of our faculty and staff made a financial contribution to Cushing.

Gregory Abare

Jeremy Abbott

Lawrence S. Abbott

Patrick C. Ahn

Donna Audet

Raja D. Bala

Jonathan Bauver

David N. Bennett

Victoria Blake

Zachary Boboth

April L. Boettcher

Chris and Nancy Boyle

David Branham

Lynn M. Breau

Vi-Anne Brown

Jimmie-Gaye Buono

Mark W. Burke

Kelly J. Cacciolfi

Moira E. Cahill

Dr. Susan K. Carlisle

Susanna M. Casey

Simone S. Chicoine

Penny Chrusciel

Judith C. Clark

Peter A. Clarke

Wayne and Cara Clarke

Meredith K. Colicchie

Seamus Collins

Barry and Melanie Connors

Donald T. Connors

Shane P. Connors

Thomas Corbett

Alexander E. Coyle

Nancy Curtis

Vito Cutrona

Joshua Delaney

Francis S. Dembek

Rich and Jess Devin

Donna Dufresne

Michael Dumont

Colleen A. Fay

Robert T. Foote III

Brenda Foster

Thomas Fuller

Robert Gagnon

Donald J. Gallant

Melvin Gallant

Deborah Gardner

Timothy C. Gershon

Dr. Grant Geske

Terence Gibbons

Peter C. Gilchrest

Clayton J. Girouard

Travis Glennon

Maddalena C. Goodwin

Deborah A. Gustafson

Wayne T. Hancock

Mark R. Harasimowicz

Donald and Deborah Harmon

Ellen F. Harrington ’70

Eric Hebert

Rich and Jill Henry

Heather L. Hill ’90

David D. Hindle

Jennifer Paxman Horgan ’90

Stirling and Martha Ince

Bob and Carol Johnson

James B. Kaehlert

Paul J. Kennedy

Jennifer S. Klein

Michael Kowalenko

Dana E. Krul

Kurt C. Kublbeck

Sabrina Kublbeck

Michael Kuchta

Katherine R. Kusza

Susan D. Larkin

Margaret H. Lee

Rebecca S. Lefcourt

Jamison Leger

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Gifts Support Cushing Faculty

f or t E ac HE rs —particularly teachers at Cushing—learning isn’t an endeavor that ends when they cease to be students. Indeed, Cushing Academy prides itself on providing lifelong learning opportunities to its faculty members and often these opportunities are possible because of the gifts donors make to the school.

This year, the Cushing teachers took advantage of the following opportunities:

• Deb Harmon attended an outreach program called “Teaching Independent Executive Functioning Skills” at the Landmark School in Putney, Vt.

• Stephanie Ramos took classes at Salem State University and also attended the Landmark School Outreach Program.

Bruce M. Lemieux ’85 and Karen Lemieux

Amy T. Logan

Robert J. Macioci

Haley MacKeen

James M. Maillet

Gina M. Martin

Lynne L. Martinez

Michael Mathurin

Lora McEvoy

Joseph McPeak

Cathleen S. Melanson

Cynthia B. Merrill

Sandra G. Michelman

Heather L. Miller

Cynthia M. Mitchell

James Moon

Brian E. Moulton

John F. Moylan III

Frederick R. Nalette

Jody A. Newton

Lori A. Nix

Caitlin O’Brien

Julia R. Ohm

Amy M. Ostroth

C. Steve Parker, Jr.

Adam Payne

Eric C. Pera

Melissa Pivonka

Catherine E. Pollock

Kathryn E. Powers ’08

Neil Proulx

Stephanie Ramos

A. Catalina Reinoso

Rebecca Rice

Robert Richard

Emily C. Roller

David W. Royal

Michelle M. Salvucci

Jason Sharron

Matthew Shea

Courtney T. Sheary ’06

M. Kate Sheridan

Dr. David B. Shields

Denis Shubleka

Dr. Bruce A. Sinclair

Robert P. Soucy

Dr. William R. Sponholtz III

Laura Stirk

David and Beth Stone

Cheryl M. Storm

Pamela A. Streeter

Ryan Suchanek

Sintayehu M. Taye ’08

Monica Tessitore

Mary Judith Tierney

Lauren N. Jacobs Toomey ’04

Richard Torres

• Jessica Devin attended a Landmark School seminars called “Teaching Executive Functioning, Pragmatic Language Disorders.”

• James Kaehlert attended the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference.

• Lauren Toomy took classes at Framingham State University in math instruction and instructional technology.

• Stephen Parker took an online course on Abraham Lincoln at the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

• Katie Powers took “Assessment and Intervention for Learning Problems in the Classroom” at Tufts University.

• Tim Gershon took “Preparation for Calculus” at the University of Illinois Online.

Dennis L. Tremblay

William F. Troy

Matthew E. Tuller ’02

Josh Vautour

Ovila Vautour

Carla J. Walter

Donald Waugh

Matt Weber

William H. Wenning, Jr.

Philip S. Wexler

Ashley W. Whitney

Ryan Wood

Kenneth and Gisele Zangari

Parents of Alumni

Many of our alumni parents continue to affirm the value of a Cushing education even as their students pursue lives beyond high school.

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Valerie Akins

Chapman Bailey

Walter and Cathy Bennett

Marc and Cheryl Bingham

Sylvia W. Roy Bingham ’53 and Norman Bingham

Allan and Loretta Blauner

Jane Bourette

Chris and Jimmie-Gaye Buono

Johnet Bush-Kai

Dr. Susan K. Carlisle and Mark Carlisle

Pat Caruso and Beverly Bair-Caruso

Ken and Judi Cavicchi

Katherine Chapman and Thomas Stemberg

Richard J. Chase ’67 and Kelly Chase

Peter and Lucy Cheever

Ed and Penny Chrusciel

Peter and Nicki Clarke

John G. Cooney ’60 and Patricia Cooney

Daniel and Jean Coughlin

David and Lisa Cummings

Vito and Rosa Cutrona

Dick and Pat Del Bello

Doug and Patty Delay

Dr. Ernest J. Dellheim and Jane Dellheim

Rich and Jess Devin

Charlie and Susan Donahue

Doug and Donna Dreyer

Joe and Angela Droogan

Alice Carter Duston ’55 and David Duston

Haldun and Marina Elci

Tim and Gail Evjenth

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Mark and Donna Exter

Carol Fazio

Doug and Clare Fearon

Jack and Marilyn Fielder

Bob Franklin and Anne Wulsin

Masashi and Masayo Furuya

Atim George ’74

Perry and Valerie Gillies

Nat Green and Ann Scalaro-Green

Eleanor Laing Greenhalgh-Kilty ’42

Bill and Margaret Gurney

Wayne Hancock and Maria Ulloa-Hancock

Nancy Hanslip

Ellen Harrington ’70

Dick and Jeanne Harrington

Marie Hebeler

Peter and Kathleen Hecht

Rich and Jill Henry

Karen Hess ’78

Diane Cummings Hill ’53

Fredrika Stubbs Hill ’57

Dr. Joseph C. Hill and Kathleen Hill

Daniel DeClercq and Deborah Hopewell DeClercq

Ed and Kim Howard

Greg and Tracey Inman

Ted and Dot Iorio

Don and Karen Irving

Bob and Carolyn Johnson

Robert and Claire Johnston

Jeremiah and Louisa Jones

James and Sally Kane

Ken and Mary Lynn Kargman

Jim and Sandy Karman

Charles L. Keating, Jr. ’45

Dr. Barry J. Kemler and Joan Kemler

Art and Virginia King

Lucille Duval Kline ’54 and James Kline

Koji and Yoshiko Kotaka

Dr. George Krasowski and Theresa Quinn

John and Wendy Kretchmer

Dana Krul and Marcia Meyer-Krul

Nick and Margie Kuchta

Don and Jean Kunz

Dr. Bruce W. Lashley and Elaine Lashley

Alex and Iris Law

Steven N. Lemieux ’77 and Cathy Lemieux

Dr. Mark Lemmon and Barbara Lemmon

Nancy Goguen Lippincott ’71 and James Lippincott

Amy Logan and Bill Mayer

Harris and Nancy MacNeill

Ashraf Makkar and Sylvie Hulot-Makkar

Thomas and Ellen Mann

Drs. Babetta L. Marrone ’70 and Thomas Yoshida

Frank and Margaret Mazza

Charles A. McAlister ’51 and Florence McAlister

Tim and Erika McCormick

Ed and Leslie McElwreath

Wolfgang and Dorothy Millbrandt

Caryl E. Burton Wright Minor ’58

Jay and Joyce Moody

Matt and Laureen Moran

Brian and Marie Moulton

Michael and Anne-Marie Mulligan

Fred and Jo-Ann Nalette

Nestor and Anne Nicholas

Richard L. Nickless ’49 and Barbara McQueen Nickless ’50

Robert and Brenda O’Brien

Albert and Delialah O’Bryant

Robert and Marsha Page

Rich and Susan Palmer

David L. Parker ’49 and Louise Parker

David and Cindy Pasternak

Tom and June Paxman

Scott and Margaret Pearson

Ruth Pease

Jim and Denise Pickett

Ed and Rhonda Pierce

Albert and Cara Potter

Dr. Vincent S. Reppucci and Michele Reppucci

Jim and Joanne Richardson

Will and Meredith Rinaldi

Rob and Mary Beth Rockwell

Dave and Leanne Royal

Bryan and Nancy Ruez

Steven and Carol Sarro

Marty and Bette Shapiro

Jason and Heidi Sharron

Willard I. Shattuck III ’62 and Jane Woodruff Shattuck ’65

Dr. Michael C. Sheff ’56 and Barbara Sheff

Shelley Simes-Redstone

Carla Singer

Jim and Claudia Smith

Betty Sommers

John G. Sommers, Sr. ’74 and Elizabeth Sommers

Drs. William R. Sponholtz III and Debra J. Sponholtz

John and Nancy Stamper

David Stein

Drs. David Stein and Paula Torres-Stein

Martin and Davida Stocklan

Cheryl Storm

Alan and Elizabeth Suero

George and Tammy Sullivan

Bob and Ann Sullivan

Wayne Thomas

John and Polly Timken

Bob Tonti

David and Jean Tracy

Dennis and Michelle Tremblay

Bill and Sue Troy

Bob and Chris Vogel

Barbara Waite

Edward G. Watkins ’56 and Karen Watkins

Jim and Jane Weigley

Drs. J. Woodrow Weiss and Kay Petersen

Bill and Marcy Wenning

Kathi Whitaker

Ron and Rose White

Bob and Pat Whitmore

Bo Yang and Jie Zhang

Sara Yeager

Robert A. Young ’69 and Kathryn Kay

Andrew and Carlene Ziegler

Mercedes Zobel

Grandparents

Like so many others, our Cushing grandparents are also committed to advancing the education available at Cushing for both current and future classes. We are mindful of their faith and are deeply grateful for their support of Cushing Academy.

Valerie Akins

Michael and Libby Ballard

Sylvia W. Roy Bingham ’53 and Norman Bingham

David and Gail Bumgardner

Lee and Gloria Freeman

Dr. Dong-Eun Kim

Mineko Matsumoto

Dr. Jae-Hyun Nam

Richard L. Nickless ’49 and Barbara McQueen Nickless ’50

Ruth Pease

Paul and Pauline Quinlan

Louis Sierra

Betty Sommers

Former Faculty and Friends

The Cushing community is broad and inclusive. Our former faculty may no longer spend their daily lives at Cushing, but many have deep ties to the Academy that go on even after they leave. Further, the Academy has many friends whose relationships with Cushing are varied. The generosity of these individuals is deeply appreciated by the students and faculty at the Academy.

Dr. Lisa M. Ahn

Cheryl Beausoleil

Barbara A. Beebe

Sharon Bernard

Guy A. Bramble

Mark H. Carlisle

Britney A. Carr ’00

Nicolette B. Clarke

Phil Cutler

Dr. Mark D. Desjardins ’84

Dr. Fred T. Erskine III

Edith Hillbrook Fischer ’61 and Charles Fischer, Jr.

Kristen Kelly Fisher

William Goldstein

Eric P. Gulko

Robert C. Hall ’00

Patricia K. Hecht ’04

Patrick E. Horgan

Lorraine B. Jablow

Louisa Jones

Matthew C. Kallas ’85

Thomas and Ellen Kelly

John and Elaine Lampron

Dorothy H. Martin

Joseph Marzilli

Everett and Cynthia McAfee

Daniel J. McGowan and Ruth E. Dunkley-McGowan

Nelson A. McLean

Tyler McMaster

Donald and Ann Miller

Ian S. Moremen ’02

Douglas and Margaret Norberg

Susan B. O’Rourke

Gordon and Cy Sherman

Minoo N. Shroff

William L. Thayer

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Theresa Tolman-Moschetti and Bruce A. Moschetti

Brett J. Torrey ’85

Kristin K. Henry Walton ’87 and David S. Walton

Marcy S. Wenning

Sara Yeager

Rebecca Zhang

Corporations and Foundations

We’re grateful to our corporate and foundation partners who support Cushing excellence. This list includes those companies who have matched gifts made by their employees to Cushing Academy.

Allied Printing Services Charitable Foundation

Allied Printing Services, Inc.

Aschem Petrokimya Sanayi Anoni

Baird Foundation, Inc.

Bank of America Foundation, Inc.

Belletetes, Inc.

Beyond Components of Massachusetts, Inc.

Blockhouse

Booth Charitable Lead Unitrust

Boston Foundation

Byham Charitable Foundation

Carol Fazio Charitable Fund

Chubb & Son Inc.

De Guardiola Advisors

Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation

Dillon Boiler Services Co., Inc.

Douglas W. and Patricia G. Wright Family Fund

E.G. Watkins Family Foundation

Edward G. Watkins Foundation

EnergyUSA Propane, Inc.

Ettinger Foundation, Inc.

Family Federal Savings

Farrier Supply

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Fidelity Foundation Matching Gifts to Education Program

GE Foundation

Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation

Gretchen Augat Reilly Fund

Harold and Janice Cohen Foundation

Hebeler Foundation

Hillman Family Foundation

Innovative Distribution Services

Intellisource, Inc.

Iorio Charitable Foundation

Jansing-Cook Foundation

John Carr Foundation

John Sommers Family Trust

Kelly Fisher Foundation

L.M. Reid Group, LLC

Lewis M. & Esther Perlstein Family Foundation

Lowell Corporation

Lowenstein & Company, P.A.

MAC Beverly Realty LLC

Marquis George MacDonald Foundation, Inc.

Mattoon Family Giving Fund

Mayart I LLC

McCarthy Realty Trust

Melanson Company, Inc.

Network for Good

Norman J. and Rebecca L. MacDonald III Charitable Gift Fund

One Step Forward Education Foundation

Osterman Propane

Pedodontic Associates of Newton, Inc.

Petaluma Portfolio, LLC

Polly and John M. Timken, Jr. Foundation

Quality Van Sales

Remmer/Ryzewic Family Fund

Richard and Jean Harrington

Charitable Foundation

Richard W. and Susan M. Palmer Charitable Fund

Rochester Area Community Foundation

Roy Brothers Oil & Propane

Dr. Paul J. Sorgi, M.D.

Stiller Family Charitable Foundation

Sue B. Hart Foundation

Summit Financial Corp.

Target Corporation

U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

UBS National Philanthropic Trust

UBS Warburg LLC

United Way of Central Massachusetts

United Way of Central New Mexico

United Way of Greater Rochester

United Way of Rhode Island

US Lawns of Central Massachusetts

Watkins Family Charitable Trust

Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

Wells Fargo Foundation

Whitaker Family Foundation

White Sylvania Charitable Trust

Wright Family Trust

Tribute Gifts

Many donors make gifts in tribute of specific individuals. It’s a wonderful way to honor those people who have had a significant impact on your life. This list includes our students who have made gifts in honor of the Cushing faculty who are so important to their Academy experience.

In Honor of the Class of 1963 50th Reunion

Susan T. Woodruff Macaulay ’63

In Honor of the Class of 1965

Howard L. Blieden ’65

In Honor of the Class of 1998 15th Reunion

Beth Achille Lambert ’98

In Honor of the Cushing Faculty

Mark D. Desjardins ’84

In Honor of the Robert R. Rust Hockey Tournament

Michael T. Rust ’04

In Honor of Patrick C. Ahn

Julia Cunningham

In Honor of Raja D. Bala

Mariah L. Weintraub ’14

In Honor of Zachary Boboth

Anthony Min Ho Cho ’13

Anny Giang H. L. Nguyen ’13

Mary M. O’Neill ’13

Jessica A. Sedgwick ’13

In Honor of April L. Boettcher

Muhammad Nadif Zahiruddin ’13

Alexandre Reissmann ’15

Ka Yan To ’14

In Honor of Nancy L. Boyle

Abigail C. Mosing ’13

In Honor of David Branham

Shiori Go ’13

In Honor of Jimmie-Gaye Buono

Shane M. Chase ’07

Yong Ho Choi ’13

Phil Cutler

Jordan M. Edwards ’13

Brooke C. Roberts ’13

In Honor of Mark W. Burke

D. Todd Servick ’91

In Honor of Norman E. Carey

Katie L. Kaehlert ’13

So Yeon Kim ’13

Aidan F. McHugh ’10

Lauren E. Young ’13

In Honor of Dr. Susan K. Carlisle

Alyssa B. Brandland ’13

Diego Schlesinger Baranek ’13

In Honor of Cara Clarke

Mary M. O’Neill ’13

In Honor of Peter A. Clarke

John A. Casady ’15

So Yeon Kim ’13

In Honor of Meredith K. Colicchie

Aidan F. McHugh ’10

Diego Schlesinger Baranek ’13

In Honor of Barry E. Connors

Julia Cunningham

Diego Schlesinger Baranek ’13

In Honor of Alexander E. Coyle

John M. Kelly ’13

Ian T. Lemay ’13

Caitlin J. Ryan ’13

In Honor of Jessica Devin

Brooke C. Roberts ’13

Eliza G. Jones ’07

So Yeon Kim ’13

Nicole E. Streeter ’13

In Honor of Richard Devin

Jordan M. Edwards ’03

Dr. Shinya Hanamura and Satoko Hanamura

In Honor of Amy L. Dryer

Bonnie E. McConologue ’95

In Honor of Barrie M. Fitzgerald

Julia Cunningham

In Honor of Richard D. Foote

Dr. Shinya Hanamura and Satoko Hanamura

In Honor of Steven W. Forte

Anthony Min Ho Choi ’13

In Honor of Dr. Grant Geske

Yong Ho Choi ’13

Kwan Yi Kumer ’13

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In Honor of Travis Glennon

Diego Schlesinger Baranek ’13

In Honor of Jeremy A. Goldman-MacFail ’13

Stan Goldman and Alisa MacFail

In Honor of Maddalena C. Goodwin

Zihan Dang ’13

In Honor of Deborah A. Gustafson

Matt and Laureen Moran

Anny Giang H. L. Nguyen ’13

In Honor of Wayne T. Hancock

Isabel C. Mendoza ’13

Ryutaro Nojima ’13

Suli Ariel Xu ’13

In Honor of Deborah J. Harmon

Julia Cunningham

So Yeon Kim ’13

Anny Giang H. L. Nguyen ’13

Alexandre Reissmann ’15

In Honor of Ellen F. Harrington ’70

Lauren E. Young ’13

In Honor of Richard J. Henry

Yong Ho Choi ’13

Diane E. Chung ’09

Julia Cunningham

Shiori Go ’13

Paranya B. Jareonvongrayab ’15

Yosvaris Pasawongse ’11

Kristin K. Henry Walton ’87 and David S. Walton

J. Keenan Witty ’06

In Honor of David D. Hindle

So Yeon Kim ’13

In Honor of Carolyn Johnson

Robert F. Johnson

In Honor of Robert F. Johnson

Diane E. Chung ’09

Julia Cunningham

Anny Giang H. L. Nguyen ’13

Mary M. O’Neill ’13

In Honor of Jessica Kruskal ’13

Dr. Jonathan B. Kruskal and Pam Kruskal

In Honor of Kurt C. Kublbeck

Hariz Farraby Jeffery ’13

Zhaoyi Gao ’14

In Honor of Margaret H. Lee

Paulina Alvarez Cortes ’15

Hiu Tik Chu ’15

Jordan Edwards ’03

Shiori Go ’13

Dr. Shinya Hanamura and Satoko Hanamura

Anny Giang H. L. Nguyen ’13

Suli Ariel ’13

In Honor of Rebecca S. Lefcourt

Carolyn S. Cunningham ’13

Julia Cunningham

Abigail C. Mosing ’13

Jessica A. Sedgwick ’13

Suli Ariel Xu ’13

In Honor of Bruce M. Lemieux ’85

Philip S. Wexler

In Honor of Grady S. MacPhee ’13

James and Kimberly MacPhee

In Honor of Cynthia B. Merrill

Suli Ariel Xu ’13

In Honor of Sandra G. Michelman

Yuan Meng ’13

Suli Ariel Xu ’13

In Honor of Eve Maria Nezich

So Yeon Kim ’13

In Honor of Julia R. Ohm

Julia Cunningham

Daniel J. Trainor ’13

In Honor of C. Steve Parker

Zihan Dang ’13

Ka Yan To ’14

In Honor of Catherine E. Pollock

Cole G. Hockman ’15

In Honor of Kathryn E. Powers ’08

Taylor Greene ’14

So Yeon Kim ’13

In Honor of Stephanie Ramos

Molly M. Pearson ’15

In Honor of Emily R. Redstone ’09

Shelley Simes-Redstone

In Honor of A. Catalina Reinoso

Hariz Farraby Jeffery ’13

So Yeon Kim ’13

In Honor of Jared M. Rose ’15

Bill Rose and Dr. Merle Monsein

In Honor of Michelle M. Salvucci

Mary M. O’Neill ’13

In Honor of Matthew Shea

Rodrigo Castanon Cossio ’15

Ackim Mpofu ’14

Lucas Pastor de Araujo ’14

Alexandre Reissmann ’15

In Honor of Dr. David B. Shields

Mert Baser ’13

Muhammad Nadif Zahiruddin ’13

Kwan Yi Kumer ’13

Suli Ariel Xu ’13

In Honor of Denis Shubleka

Hiu Tik Chu ’15

Yuan Meng ’13

Ryutaro Nojima ’13

Suli Ariel Xu ’13

In Honor of Dr. Bruce A. Sinclair

Shiori Go ’13

Anny Giang H. L. Nguyen ’13

In Honor of Dr. Paul J. Sorgi

Julia Cunningham

In Honor of Dr. William R. Sponholtz III

Yuan Meng ’13

Suli Ariel Xu ’13

In Honor of Laura Stirk

Julia Cunningham

In Honor of David A. Stone

Jordan M. Edwards ’03

In Honor of Lauren Jacobs Toomey ’04

Hye Young J. Choi ’15

In Honor of Richard Torres

Julia Cunningham

Theodore J. Woodbury ’13

In Honor of Dr. James Tracy

Joongkeun An and Myungboon Lee

Diego Schlesinger Baranek ’13

Samuel C. Buck ’15

Mark and Julia Casady and the One Step Forward Education Foundation

Dong Hee Cho and Yun Hi Do

Byung Sik Choi and Ok Sil Cho

Jeong Hwan Choi and Jung Won Min Cushing Korean Mothers’ Association

Seung Soo Han and Son Ja Park

Kwang Ho Im and Sook Jin Choi

Ki Ho Jung and Myung Mee Song

Drs. Bo Hyeon Kim and Su Ok Seong

Charles Kim and Lisa Nam

Young Suk Kim and HeeJeon Seo

Samuyeol Ko and Kyungha Lee

Dr. George Krasowski and Theresa Quinn

Alex and Iris Law

Jangyeoul Lee and Jeoung Sook Yeom

Kenneth Lee and Jina Hong

Dave and Cindy Pasternak

Matthew T. Paternak ’12

Bong Won Sohn and Seung Hee Lee

In Honor of William F. Troy

Alan B. Crocker ’68

In Honor of William H. Wenning, Jr.

Hannah M. Cattel ’13

Brooke C. Roberts ’13

Daniel J. Trainor ’13

Mariah L. Weintraub ’14

In Honor of Gisele L. Zangari

Ka Yan To ’14

In Memoriam

Many donors make gifts in memory of specific individuals. It’s a wonderful way to honor those people who have had a significant impact on your life.

In Memory of Clifford Beebe and Mildred Dunn Beebe ’36

Barbara A. Beebe

Thatcher R. Beebe ’70

In Memory of Remo C. Cellana

Margaret H. Lee

In Memory of John J. Hickey ’06

Carlie J. Smith ’06

In Memory of James C. Kapteyn

Anonymous

In Memory of Kevin A. Lampron ’71

William Goldstein

Robert C. Hall ’00 (HON)

Susan B. O’Rourke

Stacey Selden ’72

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In Memory of

Patricia A. Mann-Sherman ’43

Barbara Willins Hotchkiss ’42

In Memory of

Roland L. McCann ’64

Susan Foley McCann ’63

In Memory of Francis X. Perry ’50

Mary Lou Dorrien Montuori ’50

In Memory of Robert R. Rust

Michael T. Rust ’04

In Memory of Eliot T. Spalding ’71

Anonymous (4)

Ellen Bruce ’71

Mark E. Canon ’71

Steven T. Crean ’71

Amina I. Elzeneiny ’71

Kathryn Fleming ’71

Susan Bornstein Freed ’71

Jean Hennenberger ’71

Diane E. Hoffmann ’71

Naoto Inoue ’71

Lorraine B. Jablow

Nancy L. Goguen Lippincott ’71

Hazen D. Master ’71

George A. Parrott ’71

Heather E. Sommers Perry ’71

Gordon and Cy Sherman

Puntip Patanasinth Suwannarojn ’71

Leslie Edwards Vincent ’71

Cary M. Winer ’71

Volunteers

There are many ways to support Cushing Academy and making a gift is just one. There are many members of our community who give their time and counsel by serving on boards and committees, making fundraising calls, hosting or facilitating special events, making baked goods in appreciation of Cushing faculty and staff, and more. Every day, these volunteers are having a positive impact on the quality of life at Cushing Academy.

Headmaster Advisory Board

Tarek S. Al Naqeeb ’04

George D. Anderson ’56

Christopher R. Behne ’03

Bilal Bilici ’03

Edward A. Cadogan ’85

Johanna F. Chanin ’79

James B. Cheever ’02

Tyler Tin Hang Chu ’06

Brian H. Davis ’84

Aaron G. Earls ’90

Jordan M. Edwards ’03

Michael Chun Hei Ho ’06

Raden I. H. Kusumo ’88

Emily Sui Wo Mak ’99

Anthony J. Mallozzi IV ’01

Jay H. Massirman ’76

Lisa Nam

C. John Napolitano ’98

Gregory A. Napolitano ’00

S. Christopher Park ’68

Yoon-Min Park

Andrew J. Richardson ’10

Young Jay Ro

Matthew D. Rousseau ’82

Nathaniel L. Sahn ’93

Sisy Shen

Stacy L. Silverman ’04

Mehmet Tara ’02

David A. Woolenberg ’90

Alumni Council

Roger H. Brooks, Jr. ’69

Arthur J. Coulombe ’69

David F. Farnham ’77

William I. Fitzgerald ’01

Andre A. Gelinas ’93

Ellen F. Harrington ’70

T. Keith Hart, Jr. ’91

Thomas E. Jaffa ’70

Matthew C. Kallas ’85

Roderick C. Kellett ’87

Chelsea K. Cummings Koski ’03

Katie L. Lemmon ’09

Mari-Carol Lenihan ’73

Juan A. Marquez ’00

Carolyn I. Marr ’58

William T. Patten ’69

Lawrence M. Reid ’75

Alison R. Rowe ’74

Brett J. Torrey ’85

Elliott Q. Ventura ’78

Joan Wilson White ’48

Young Alumni Council

Tia M. Alliy ’11

John R. Butler, Jr. ’04

Britney A. Carr ’00

Melissa A. Irving Christensen ’00

Jamie B. Corcoran ’03

Patrick J. Despres-Gallagher ’10

Ryan L. Duff ’06

Meghan F. Duggan ’06

Matthew K. Dunn ’05

Katharine K. Foote ’06

John R. Frey ’06

Chelsea K. Cummings Koski ’03

Beth Achille Lambert ’98

Kathleen H. Zimmerman Marlow ’99

Alexandra C. Moroch ’06

Robert C. Phelps ’08

Friederike E. H. Recker ’08

Carlie J. Smith ’06

Rachel E. Sommers ’07

Minji Son ’06

Lauren N. Jacobs Toomey ’04

Marina G. Vernon ’07

Lindsay A. Wilde ’05

Michael P. Woodford, Jr. ’01

Kyle Cheuk Yin Yeung ’09

Jenny C. Zirinsky ’06

Reunion 2013

Todd A. Bomchel ’93

Marcia N. Canter ’78

Kenneth S. Carlsen ’63

Malcolm H. Cheever ’53

Eugene H. Coracci ’63

Alan B. Crocker ’68

Malcolm M. Dalal ’53

Dr. Ronald D. Deprez ’63

Colby G. Falconer ’93

Carol Garland Gorman ’58

Robert L. Gorman ’58

Robin Hanscom Hanscum ’58

Karen G. Hess ’78

Kristin Gelinas Howlett ’88

Dr. Bernard E. Johnson ’63

Chelsea K. Cummings Koski ’03

Edward S. Lipinsky ’48

Buffie M. Longmire-Avital ’98

Susan T. Woodruff Macaulay ’63

Carolyn I. Marr ’58

Susan Foley McCann ’63

Paula Heslin Nelson ’53

Betsey Nugent ’63

Marcus V. Pratini de Moraes Filho ’93

Virginia Hanscom Rugeley ’53

Paul M. Sears ’63

Judith E. Taft ’73

Rosario Velasco Lino ’83

Elliott Q. Ventura ’78

Dr. Kenneth T. Wheeler, Jr. ’58

Joan Wilson White ’48

Students

Alyssa B. Brandland ’13

John A. Casady ’15

Laura Caves ’14

Andy Cheng-An Chang ’14

Riri Shiori Go ’13

Julia L. B. Mansfield ’13

Anny Giang H. L. Nguyen ’13

Mary M. O’Neill ’13

Amanda L. Proia ’13

Caitlyn J. Ryan ’13

Taylor E. Sebring ’15

Zachary D. Sowerby ’15

Lauren E. Young ’13

Faculty & Staff

April L. Boettcher

Jimme-Gaye Buono

Colleen A. Fay

Rich and Jess Devin

Robert Gagnon

Richard J. Henry

Margaret H. Lee

Bruce M. Lemieux ’85

James M. Maillet

C. Steve Parker, Jr.

Adam Payne

Kathryn E. Powers ’08

Courtney T. Sheary ’06

David A. Stone

Sintayehu M. Taye ’08

Lauren N. Jacobs Toomey ’04

Richard Torres

William F. Troy

Kenneth and Gisele Zangari

Parents

Peter and Ellen Allen

Nunzy and Karen Antonellis

Attison and Karen Barnes

Michael and Linda Beaudette

Leo and Rhonda Becotte

James and Jennifer Bennett

Stephen and Beth Besen

Julia Blair

Dr. Henry Blom and Mary Beth Blom

Leo and Eileen Bonetti

Robert and Kimberley Bouchard

David Bourdelais and Susan Wadsworth

Andrew and Carol Buono

Mark and Jane Burke

Kevin and Maryellen Cancellieri

John and Kathleen Caouette

Mario Cardona and Maria Ruiz

Paul and Kerri Carney

Daniel and Lisa Carroll

Chris and Dawn Casavant

William Catlin and Julia Battel

Luming and Dong Chen

Kong Chu and Amy Yueng

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Dr. Gregory R. Ciottone and Amalia Ciottone

Donald and Michele Comeau

Julia Cunningham

Jeff and Joan Curtis

Frank and Debbie Dayton

Anthony and Kathleen DeFelice

Louis and Marianne Dinkel

James and Laura Dion

Charles Elliott

John and Deborah Findley

Anna Fisch

Steven Fisch

David and Janet Flynn

Arthur and Kerry Fredericks

Thomas and Maurita Fuller

Dino and Dianne Gallant

Verne and Jill Goldsher

Ted and Kim Goodnow

Timothy Grafton

Albert and Rachel Grimaldi

Richard and Maryellen Guerriero

Dr. Stuart A. Harlin and Jill Harlin

Scott and Jodi Hewitson

Mimi Hockman

Patrick and Lisa Joyce

Catherine Karac

Jay Karlins

Charles Kim and Lisa Nam

Thomas and Sarah Kramlich

Arun Kumer and Liya Wan

Peter and Irene Labombarde

Kenneth Lee and Jina Hong

Dr. Soon-Hyoung Lee and Shion Kanai

Paul and Julie Leff

Joe and Diana Lemay

Bruce M. Lemieux ’85 and Karen Lemieux

Dr. Bo Li and Sisy Shen

Gary and Heidi Lorden

Kate Mahoney

Chris and Sharon McCarthy

Robert and Carolyn Melillo

Jason and Anne Marie Michaels

Todd Mozzer

Drs. Michael J. Mutchler and Michele C. Parker

Jacqueline Nacol

Dave and Betsy Napolitano

John and Mary Nicholas

Takahisa and Yoshiko Nojima

John and Ellen O’Donnell

Gary and Barbara O’Neill

Sean and Cathy O’Neill

Chris and Jayne Peacock

Phil and Patricia Pengeroth

Chuck and Karen Peters

Harry and Missy Powers

Mike and Sarah Quinlan

Barry and Carolyn Ralston

Hope Ricciotti and Vincent Connelly

Richard and Sandy Roberts

Bill Rose and Dr. Merle Monsein

Christopher and Debbie Ryan

Magnus and Nancy Ryde

Scott and Kimberly Samson

Dr. Bobby W. Sandage, Jr. and Mic Sandage

Conrad and Sara Sanford

Joseph and Sheryl Sargent

John and Mayra Schmidt

Michael and Margot Smythe

Alex and Carole Sorokin

Dwight and Cindy Sowerby

Dr. Robert S. Stipek and Anna Maria Alberghini

Patrick and Joyce Tawil

Kate Trainor

Shane and Kimberley Tufts

Christian vonGraevenitz and Dr. Anne Liebling

Thomas and Michele Welch

Kelvin Williams and Antonia Yuille-Williams

Merrick and Joan Williamson

Marty and Mini Young

Rachel Zou and Bill Leong

Asia Alumni Hosts

Tyler Tin Hang Chu ’06

Taro Fujikawa ’93

Alvin D. Soedarjo ’97

Parents of Alumni

Wayne F. Sanborn ’99 (HON) and Jeanne Sanborn

Peter and Paula Wang

Special Thanks

Chiaki Tomita

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Donations Lea D to Campus i mprovements

Since 2002, the parents of each senior class have come together to generously fund a parting gift to Cushing Academy in honor of their children. For the parents of the Class of 2013, it was no different. This year, however, the graduating seniors joined their parents, and together they raised nearly $250,000 for improvements to campus.

The money they raised will fund a new patio for the student center. The student center is a wonderful place for the students to gather, connect, and hang out. Last year, the senior parent gift funded the renovation of the inside of the student center. That gift, coupled with this new patio, will enhance the space— both inside and outside—and create a lovely gathering space for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus.

The money raised by the students and parents of the Class of 2013 will also help the Academy construct a semiprivate dining area in the Fisher-Watkins Dining Commons. Both spaces are currently under construction.

Thank You Donors!

In addition to the enhancements made possible by the Class of 2013, we also added more spin bikes to the Iorio Arena, added a new sound system at Quimby Field, and built a covered walkway from the Main Building to the English Building.

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Gifts to Cushing are Setting the Stage

c us H ing acad E my has long been known for its excellence in the performing arts. Indeed, one of the Academy’s best known alumnae is Bette Davis ’26, who went on to become one of Hollywood’s most famous faces.

Today, Cushing offers a wide range of ways for students to express their creativity, whether in academic classes or afternoon workshops. Students can study dance, drama, and music in the state-of-the-art performance and rehearsal spaces in the Joseph R. Currry Academic Center.

But sometimes, the lessons that last are the ones that happen off-campus.

Each spring since 2007, Cushing Academy drama students have had the opportunity to travel to New York City to see productions on Broadway. The trips are funded by the Rockwell Endowed Fund for the Theatre, created by gifts from Mary Beth and Bob Rockwell. Mary Beth Rockwell is a member of the Headmaster’s Advisory Council. The family lives in York, Me., and they are members of the Thomas Parkman Cushing Society, recognizing the Academy’s most generous donors.

That first year, six seniors and six underclassmen were chaperoned by three faculty members. The group saw Les Miserables on Broadway.

This year, the Rockwells were joined in supporting the trip by Katie Lemmon ’09, allowing the students on the trip to see more shows.

The group was joined by Elise Crommet ’09, the youngest daughter of the Rockwells, who graduated from Wagner College in May. The group saw Nice Work and Pippin, and each student saw another show of their choice. They also went to the Museum of Modern Art and enjoyed meals at Carmine’s and the Carnegie Deli, really making the most of the New York City experience.

“The greatest gift that can be given is an excursion that involves an arts experience,” says Julia Ohm, Chair of Cushing’s Performing Arts Department. “Whether it’s professional Broadway theatre, or Off-Off Broadway or even theatre produced by small companies in a blackbox situation, the opportunity to see and experience the arts in other venues is vital for growth. Our annual New York trip allows Performing Arts to enrich a student’s training by seeing live theatre as only New York can deliver it. The extra bonus is our time spent traveling together, our meals, bus rides, and museum visits allowing us to share another side of ourselves with our students and each other.”

Cushing Academy Endowment

Gifts to the Cushing Academy endowment, like the Rockwells’, are invested so that some of their earnings are spent while leaving the rest of the fund intact, earning interest and providing valuable funding year after year.

Above Lef T To righ T Desh Hindle enjoys the show.

Andy Chang ’14, Nicole Besen ’14, and Ethen Leff ’14

Desh Hindle with the group

Fiona Kusza ’15, Carolyn Cunningham ’13, and Chris Bennett ’13

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Leave a Legacy

Thomas Parkman Cushing founded Cushing Academy with a bequest, leaving a legacy that has been the basis for the education of thousands of young people for nearly 150 years.

The generosity displayed by Thomas Cushing has been echoed by many friends, alumni, and parents at Cushing over the years who have also made planned gifts to the Academy and who have been recognized as members of our 1865 Society.

We invite you to leave your own legacy.

Whether it is a bequest, a life income gift, a life insurance policy designation, or something else, you can help lay a foundation for Cushing’s future success.

For infor mation on the ways you can support Cushing Academy, visit www.cushing.org/support where you will find calculators, information, and tools to help you plan a gift that will provide benefits, not just to Cushing, but also to you.

On the Web: cushing.org

By Phone: 978-827-7400

By Email: alumniprograms@cushing.org

By Mail: 39 School Street, Ashburnham, MA 01430

In accepting one of this spring’s Distinguished Alumni Awards [see page 26 for the story], Aaron Earls ’90 encouraged the Academy’s students to seek out and celebrate the diversity that is a hallmark of the Cushing experience. We thought we should take his advice as well. The Cushing Today International Corner will be a recurring section in the magazine that celebrates the diversity that contributes to Cushing’s excellence.

Cushing’s Korean Mothers Association (KMA)

Korean students have been coming to Cushing for more than 50 years, and alumni and parents are among some of the top executives and leaders in the world.

For at least a decade, mothers of Cushing’s Korean students have been meeting on a formal and regular basis to discuss their children’s education. Each year, the KMA picks a President and Vice President to lead the group. This year, the KMA asked Seung Hee Lee, mother of Jae Youn Son ’15, to be their President.

In recent years, meetings have been held on a quarterly basis and also include an annual reception during the Headmaster’s travel to Korea. The families travel together to Cushing for family weekends and sometimes even vacation together!

These mothers are deeply committed to Cushing. As a result, the KMA has a special relationship with each Headmaster. During the Headmaster’s yearly visit to Korea, it is a tradition to hold a large banquet and reception in his honor. The group routinely raises nearly $100,000 for the Cushing Academy Fund during that event.

Cushing Welcomes Newly Formed Japanese Mothers Association (JMA)

During Dr. Tracy’s travel to Japan in January, Japanese parents were able to meet and bond over the great experience of their children’s education. For many families, it was the first time they’d had the opportunity to meet.

Because they enjoyed that event so much and were inspired by the KMA, they decided to form their own Japanese Mothers Association (JMA).

Like Korea, Japan is a country with a public transportation system that makes it easy for the families to visit with each other on a regular basis. This year, the JMA met on several occasions and plan to travel to Ashburnham together for Fall Family Weekend in October.

Ms. Shion Kanai and Dr. Soon-Hyoung Lee, parents of Kenu Kanai ’16, started the group, which will be a great benefit to the Cushing community. They will continue to serve as leaders until their son graduates.

Yee Jin Shin P’14 Serves as Korea’s National Assembly Spokeswoman

Dr. Yee Jin Shin, mother of Jeong Mo “Max” Hong ’14, was appointed Korea’s National Assembly spokeswoman for the ruling Saenuri Party (until recently, called the Grand National Party) and serves under the leadership of Korea’s first female President, Geun-hye Park.

The Saenuri Party is a major conservative party that believes in enhancing the quality of life of Korean citizens and in pursuing peace on the Korean Peninsula through the denuclearization of North Korea. She says it is an honor to work in parliament, “but it comes with great responsibility because the policies and laws have major influences in shaping the Korean society.” She finds the most challenging aspect of her work is achieving mutual consent from opposing parties. Indeed, she says some of the opposing parties are so radical that they instigate useless debates just to win the political game without considering the sake of the citizens.

Working in politics is a new career for Dr. Shin. Previously, she was a child psychiatrist and professor, with many published research articles, and an advocate for victims of childhood sexual abuse. She is most proud of her accomplishments with the committee of Health and Welfare. Her work with that committee will help create new policies she hopes will make a difference for the country’s children. “For example,” she says, “In order to prevent adolescent suicide caused by school violence, I had to create a new budget and struggle with the ineffective social system.”

Cushing is honored to have her son, Max, at Cushing, where he enjoys playing American football. Her first impression of Cushing was that it “looked like a solid institution to provide [Max] with a sophisticated education and proper social experience.” She believes that many of her son’s experiences at Cushing will bring him future success in life.

P i CT ure D A bove Seung Hee Lee, President of the Korean Mothers Association P i CT ure D A bove Dr. Soon-Hyoung Lee, Ms. Shion Kanai and sons Masau Kanai and Kenu Kanai ‘16

Alumni News

Here Come Class Agents

f or a w H il E now, alumni have been asking for better ways to get in touch with each other and to get more involved with the Academy. To that end, we’ve been seeking out interested alumni to serve as Class Agents.

You might be asking: What exactly does a Class Agent do? A Class Agent is a friendraiser, fundraiser, and communicator who works to maintain the relationship between Cushing Academy and its alumni. Agents will keep up with Academy news and events, make contact with former classmates, participate in phonathons, help with reunions, and thank classmates. They will function as class correspondents, taking updates from classmates and sending this information for inclusion in the class notes section of this very magazine. In short, Class Agents will be vital links who

enable the Academy to build the strength of its alumni community and its alumni programming.

If you’re thinking that being a Class Agent sounds like it would be right up your alley, then we encourage you to contact our newest staff member, Sarah Tiedemann, who will be building the program and working with the agents as they come on board. You can reach her at 978-827-7400 or stiedemann@ cushing.org.

Want a New Way to Reconnect with Cushing Alumni?

Check out the c us H ing t raditions group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/CushingTraditions. It is the place on Facebook for Cushing alumni! The group was begun in 2010 by Hannah Chun Welsh ’76 and now has more than 1,000 members. Join the group to find classmates, share memories, and organize get-togethers. The more the merrier!

Cushing Memories

m ark “ s ully” s ullivan ’48 sent the following memory in his correspondence with the Alumni Office: “… In my day, there were no weekends. Every day was just like yesterday. Since we wore tie, shirt, AND sport coat every day—they did seem the same. Sports folks could wear letter sweaters on Saturdays—and if grades needed attention, you went to be tutored on Saturday morning. They knew where we were every minute—but it was great!”

Do you have a memory to share of your Cushing days? We want to hear it! You can email us at alumniprograms@cushing.org and we’ll publish your memories in a future issue.

Above Our Class Agents from the Class of 1963: Susan McCann, Betsey Nugent, and Susan Macaulay Above Welcoming generations back to Cushing. In this picture, taken on move-in day, Sept. 7, three Cushing alumni drop off their children to begin their own Cushing journeys.

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Left to right: Valerie Young, Steele Young, Stephen Young ’79, Kalle Young ’17, Jeffrey Hall, Robin Lockwood Hall ’78, John Hall ’17, Dana Curry Lorway ’78, and Breton Lorway ’17

Alumni News

High-Flying Penguin

s t E p HE n young ’79 has fond memories of flying kites on the island where he grew up “3,000 miles off the coast of Spain.”

(After consulting a map, we figured out he meant Nantucket.) However, he realized that people rarely flew kites simply for pleasure anymore. He decided to do something about it and started Nantucket Kiteworks.

Stephen’s kites are inspired by Nantucket and made by hand in Freeport, Me., where he lives. He enjoys picking out fun, vibrant prints at the fabric store and building kites designed for flying instead of doing tricks.

Elliott Q. Ventura ’78 Has Been Busy Reconnecting With Classmates

g r EE tings from tE xas, fellow Penguins! It was great visiting campus at CA Reunion this past June after a long while. Seeing fellow ’78 classmates, former teachers, and the beautiful campus brought back many memories.

In my quest to reconnect with other classmates, I had the opportunity to have a mini Cushing reunion at Bobby Byrne’s in Mashpee Commons on Cape Cod two days before going up to CA. There was some anxiety prior to meeting up with friends I had not seen in 35 years, but all anxiety disappeared as we greeted each other with excitement. It was wonderful catching up with each other. It did not take long to turn back the clock that evening to our years at CA. We spent hours laughing as we shared so many memories and stories.

In fact, we had so much fun, we got together again in August. Many thanks to ’78s Jamie D’Olompio and Lori Jacobson, and ’79s Ron Beaty and Lauren (Smith) LeFleur for coming out! Jodie Elliott ’78 and I got together in March—she lives 30 minutes from me in Texas.

I hope to see more CA alumni when I come up for my next trip to Cape Cod. Until then, please visit the Cushing Academy Tradition site on Facebook to see all CA Reunion pictures. Please post your pictures if you have had your own mini reunion. We would love to see them. Please join us if you are not a member yet!

To help get the word out about his company, and spread the news about how much fun flying kites can be, Stephen built Stanley, a 74" cotton, polka-dot kite that he hopes to fly over every state in the nation. Stephen has been making use of his fellow Penguin alumni to help him reach that goal. Jodie Elliot ’78 got Stanley started in March by flying him over Texas, where she lives.

Stephen is still looking for volunteers in a few states. Check out his website at nantucketkiteworks.com to see where and to volunteer to help out. You can also get in touch with him online on Facebook at www.facebook. com/nantucketKiteWorks

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A look at the budget

Ever wonder where Cushing’s budget comes from?

How much comes from tuition? The endowment? Giving? What about how we spend our budget?

Curious to know how much of our budget is spent directly on students each year?

Check out these charts for a look at how it all comes together.

Summer Session Expenses 3.0% Administrative Expenses 22. 2% Operation of PP&E 21.5% Academic Expenses 18.4% Student Affairs/ Resident Life 15.6% Financial Aid 12. 5% Athletics/Student Affairs 3.5% Auxiliar y Expenses 3.4% Academic Tuition and Fees 80.2 % Summer Tuition and Fees 7.6% Draw from Endowment Funds 2. 3% Auxiliar y Revenue 4.8% Annual Fund and Other Giving 5.1%

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As you’ll see from these charts—if you combine academic expenses, resident life, and athletics—more than a third of Cushing’s budget is directly benefiting students. You’ll further note that one of our biggest expenses is faculty and staff salaries, which comes from the administrative expenses part of the pie.

reunion Weekend 2013

f or rE union wEE k E nd 2013, we decided to switch things up a bit, so we moved the festivities from late April to the first weekend in June. Well over 100 people showed up to celebrate alumni from classes ending in 3 and 8.

The date wasn’t the only thing we changed. This year, we offered on-campus accommodations for alumni and their families. We also featured the artwork of Andrew Hobson ’93 in the Maude Bowen Carter Gallery in the Emily Fisher Landau Center for Visual Arts.

It was a stormy weekend, but much fun was had by all, beginning with the All Alumni Dinner on Friday night. It was just as well that the event was inside the Fisher-Watkins Library, because the Boston Bruins were on TV, playing in what turned out to be the final game of the Eastern Conference Finals against, appropriately, the Pittsburgh Penguins.

During lunch on Saturday, we honored Mari-

Carol “Leni” Lenihan, a member of the Class of 1973, who has displayed an extraordinary level of commitment and service to Cushing Academy, by giving her the resurrected and newly named Thomas Parkman Cushing Alumni Service Award. The award will be given annually to the alumnus/a who has displayed a deep commitment to Cushing and to the betterment of society.

As we do every year, the 50th reunion class was inducted into the Gold Key Society. In addition to being joined by members of earlier classes, the Class of 1963 was welcomed into this honored group by Cushing’s new headmaster and his wife, Chris and Dena Torino—even before his official first day! Now that’s dedication. The weekend ended with dancing, drinks, and good food at the Grand Celebration in the Fisher-Watkins Dining Commons. A good time was had by all!

That Sounds Like Fun!

What’s that you say? Wondering how you can get in on all the fun next year?

Mark your calendars now for June 6–8 on campus in Ashburnham, Mass.

If just being in attendance isn’t enough fun for you, then we need your help to make Reunion 2014 the best ever! Let us know if you’d like to be a reunion volunteer. You can help plan the weekend’s events and encourage your classmates to join the festivities.

Plus, if you know a classmate whose contributions to the Academy are worthy of extra notice, we welcome nominations for next year’s Thomas Parkman Cushing Alumni Service Award.

Contact Kelly Cacciolfi at kcacciolfi@ cushing.org if you’d like to be a reunion volunteer or have a nomination!

Above Andrew Hobson, the lone representative from the Class of 1993, is joined by Coach Sanborn, Athletic Director Bill Troy, Cheryl Storm, Bob Johnson, and former faculty member Bob Hall. Mi DDL e A n D be LoW During Reunion Weekend 2013, Cushing Academy hosted an art show for Andrew Hobson ’93 in the Maude Bowen Carter Gallery in the Emily Fisher Landau Center for Visual Arts. fAC ing PAge Alumni reminisce outside the main building.

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Above Jessica Eisenhaure Stewart ’88 with her husband, Joshua, and their daughters be LoW Catching a ride on the Spinmobile, a gift from the Class of 1971

We’re P LA nning for n ex T Ye A r!

To P fro M L ef T Science teacher Kurt Kublbeck dances with Paula Heslin Nelson ’53. Holly Gallucci ’48 (center) with daughters Madeline Monde (left) and Cara Gallucci (right). Dick Woodruff ’47 and his wife, Carol Foynes Sandin-Woodruff ’52. Mi DDL e fro M L ef T Sue McCann ’63 receives her Gold Key from new Headmaster Chris Torino and his wife, Dena. Ron Deprez ’63 speaks with Dorothy Zug ’48. b oTTo M fro M L ef T The Class of ’73 shares a moment outside the Fisher-Watkins Library. The Class of 1948 celebrates their 65th reunion.

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If you’re a member of a Cushing class ending in 4 or 9, it’s time to start planning your reunion!

s Ave T he DAT e! Reunion Weekend 2014 June 6–8 at Cushing Academy

We can’t wait to see you.

To P fro M L ef T The Class of 1988. Melanie Gonzalez, Marie Navarro ’83, Miguel Ruiz ’83, Soon Mi Choi ’83, Rosario Velasco Lino ’83, Ana Luisa Albarran, Emma Carolina Albarran, and Coach Wayne Hancock. Mi DDL e Alumni Council Chair David Farnham ’77 with Distinguished Service Award Winner Leni Lenihan ’73 (center) and Joan Wilson White ’48. The Class of 1963 has a bit of fun. b oTTo M fro M L ef T Mark Axelman ’88 with his family. Jeffrey Youn with Ha Kyung Rhee ’02 and Saera Park ’03 with Hee Joon Jo. Beth Achille Lambert ’98, Madame Storm, and Angela Sabourin Greene ’98.

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Class Notes

1944

Marcia seely writes to say how proud she is of her daughters. Ellen Wells Seely, MD, is an endocrinologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and is also a professor at Harvard Medical School. Anne Wells Seely is an executive district attorney in Brooklyn, N.Y. Marcia is also the proud grandmother of three grandchildren.

1947

fernando Lemus-suarez met his wife, Dorli, when he was stationed in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean war. Her name means “God’s Gift,” and that’s what she has been to Fernando. They met by miraculous chance in August 1953 and corresponded regularly until they married in December of that year. This year, the couple will celebrate 60 years of marriage. They currently live in Gettysburg, Pa., but are preparing to return to the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., where they lived for 32 years and where their four children live. To stay healthy, Fernando runs 12 miles per week, although he no longer enters 10K racing competitions like he used to.

fred Watts wishes the class members of 1947 the best of all good things. He enjoyed Cushing because of you good people.

1952

Carolyn Whitaker Cox was back in Ashburnham in April for the first time in several years. She went to the Cushing Academy bookstore and got a new Cushing T-shirt, a mug, and a magnet!

1958

nathaniel “nat” Lyon wasn’t able to make Reunion 2013 because he’d just returned from a vacation traveling from Toronto to Vancouver via the railroad. The scenery was spectacular and Vancouver is a great city. He sold his property in Tucson, Ariz., and is now living exclusively in Tenants Harbor, Me. Nat is still lobstering on a small scale in the summer and has a part-time job bartending. If you’re in the area, give him a call and go visit!

1966

Dick sanford became a grandfather for the first time in November when his son and daughter-in-law, Corey and Jill Sanford of Los Angeles, Calif., gave birth to a son, Theodore Lawrence Sanford.

1967

David Miller has been at Glory Christian School in Costa Rica since January. The country is beautiful and he has talked to Raul and Florisa Odio on the phone and online several times. The teachers who come as missionary teachers are required to commit for at least one school year, which covers two semesters. The semesters go from the first week of February to the last week of June and from the last week of July to the first week of December. You can start in either one of them, but the commitment goes for two semesters. The teachers are required to attend the Sunday and Thursday church services that are held in the school building in order to keep them in the Word.

1970

blair hopps has had a busy year. He got married on April 1 in Seattle, Wash., to Hao Yang. Tom Jaffa was his best man. After the wedding, and after 26 years of living and working in China, the couple packed up and moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand. He says the warm weather, clear skies, good food, and friendly people are a hard combination to beat. He gets together regularly with nok napombejara. Blair and Hao also had a fun day in the snow with billy buell and his wife, Suzie, when the couple was in New York City last December. Give him a shout if you are passing through Thailand!

1975

Michele Shafer and Douglas Corb were married in the Boston Latter Day Saints Temple on Oct. 13, 2012. Together the couple has nine children. She has three daughters and three sons, and Douglas has two sons and a foster daughter. Only the youngest four are still at home. Two are leaving for college this fall. The family lives in Chatham, Mass. Douglas works for the EPA in Boston and Michele works for a health clinic on the Outer Cape.

1977

sean gilmore says hello from Hong Kong to friends from ’77 and ’78. His family has had such a wonderful experience living in Hong Kong for the past two years that they are extending the experience for an additional year. Sean is traveling throughout Asia on a weekly basis and wants to know if anyone from the Classes of ’77 or ’78 is available to meet with him. If so, send him an email at sogilmore@hotmail.com.

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To P Lillian Goss ’51 Mi DDL e Dick Sanford ’66 and grandson Ted be LoW David Miller ’67 in Costa Rica

A bove L ef T John Trimpi ’72 found this in his archives and wanted to share. He says, “Sorry for the quality. It was not properly stored away for the last 41 or so years. We used to hike the ski mountain when there wasn’t enough snow to ski. Not sure if I remember the mountain we used.

I’m thinking Wachusett Mountain?”

Ted

1979

1982

2001

stephen Young is excited to have his daughter Kalle ’16 follow in his footsteps at Cushing this year. She will be the eighth in his family to experience the rich Cushing tradition. He looks forward to reconnecting with his past and seeing Cushing’s future through her young eyes. Also, the class of 1979 has a 35th reunion coming up in June 2014. Stephen’s brother, robert A. Young ’69, and nephew, robert T. Young ’99, also have big reunions in 2014. Stephen hopes to have more ’79 classmates at reunion then either of them. It’s time to walk campus and tell old stories of the past and reconnect with long lost friends. So put it on your calendar today. There is not much time left, so don’t delay! Go Penguins!

ernesto brescia lives in Bogotá with his wife, Rocio, and his two daughters, Giuliana (16) and Francesca (7). For 22 years he owned his own business, working as a business consultant and owning a liquor store and a small bar. In 2009, he sold his business and now works as an economics and finance teacher. The happy family also has a German shepherd puppy called Larus. Ernesto says Cushing was the experience of his life and he has fond memories of the wonderful times he had there.

Jonas Matone recently completed the MBA program at Babson College. During the last year, he has worked on a new exciting project, developing an online video debate platform called Meevsu. It allows two people to have a live debate online from their own personal computers. Jonas believes it could be a great learning experience for the debaters and for those who will watch the debates. Point your browser to www.meevsu.com to try it out.

(left to right, top row) Chase ’73, Steve Wippert ’72, Debbie Laddey Johnson ’73; (bottom row) Warren Queeny ’72, Ira Ratner ’72, Lark Vinton ’72; to the far right is Martha Holland ’72 with Dore Hammond ’73 behind her. Mi DDL e Tom Jaffa ’70 (left) visits with Vice President for Development and Alumni Programs Seamus Collins.

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r igh Leni Lenihan ’73 visits with former faculty member Mary Fern.

2003

After graduating from Cushing, greg fisk attended University of Colorado and graduated in 2008 with a Communication degree. He spent the next three years in the music industry, performing and producing electronic music across the nation, and residing in Denver, Colo. He performed under the name Fresh2Death. Greg has now become a Sales Associate Manager at Grassroots California in Denver. The company is a custom hat and clothing design company that started four years ago and has blossomed into an entity of its own, leading the way in hat design for the music industry, cannabis culture, and snowboarding world. The company also gives back

to different charities on every single purchase of their clothing or hats. The company does design work and manufacturing for the Wu-Tang Clan, Bassnectar, Sound Tribe Sector Nine, Del Tha Funky Homosapien, The Disco Biscuits, and many more musical acts. Grassroots California is also the official designer and sponsor for such events as Wakarusa music festival, Lightning in a Bottle music festival, and every Cannabis Cup nationally and internationally.

2012

Mariana bell enjoyed a trip to France and Spain with her William Smith College soccer team.

Above L ef T Marcia Canter ’78 attended Reunion Weekend 2013, celebrating her 40th reunion with other members of the Class of 1978.

A bove righ T Ernesto Brescia ’82 with his family

b e LoW L ef T Yun Chen Kuo ’05 and new fiancé Man Pam Yum ’05 visit with faculty member Peggy Lee.

b e LoW M i DDL e Elise Crommet ’09 shows off her Cushing Academy alumni gear.

be LoW righ T Greg Fisk ’03 is having a good time in Colorado.

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In Memoriam Remembrances

1929

Ruth Adams Pettingell

1936

Evelyn Simon

1937

Raymond Balut

Rose Carlson

1938

Ruth Simmons Barber

1939

Addis Morgan

1941

Kenneth Moore

1943

Patricia Fuller Mann-Sherman

1945

Annette Fain

1946

George V. Upton III

1947

Robert A. Brodeur

Barbara Weinert Duncan

Dexter Manzer

1948

Romeo Edwin Couillard

1949

Richard Jerome

Barbara Beasly Schoepflin

1952

George F. Cox

1955

Phyllis Falcetti

Walter J. Golaski

Paul B. Kroger

Donald Noto

1957

Richard M. Dandini

Don Spinney

1958

Richard MacDonald

Al Merrill

1963

Jean Macintyre Browning

1971

Michael Zirn

1979

William Cook

1982

Philip Quatrale

1984

Rolando Sexon

1990

Heather Thompson

2003

Sarah Doyle

Former Faculty and Trustees

Stephen Oster

John Stebbins

ruth simmons barber ’38 had been married to her husband, Jack, for 70 years—including during World War II, when she served in the chemistry lab at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engine in her home town of East Hartford, Conn. Jack Barber recalls several pleasant alumni visits the couple made to the school, particularly Clarence Quimby bradford Lamson, and Coach heslin. Cushing was a kind of family tradition for Ruth’s family. Her aunt and uncle were alumni, as was Ruth and Jack’s older daughter, Janine barber ’65, who spent all four years at the Academy.

Before her death earlier this year from leukemia, sarah Doyle ’03 graduated from the University of Arizona with a major in Spanish and Portuguese. She lived in Madrid for three years, where she taught English, earned a master’s degree, and worked for a real estate development company. She spoke beautiful, flawless Spanish and maintained an enduring friendship with her Cushing friend Julie Pohly ’03

Missing us?

Are you feeling out of touch with Cushing Academy? Wondering what’s happening on campus? We send an electronic newsletter to our alumni once a month. If you’re missing it, or have a classmate who is, email us at alumniprograms@cushing.org or

call 978-827-7400 to make sure we have your most up-to-date contact information.

Sarah Doyle ’03 , in Spain

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Gifts purchase supplies like those Dr. Sponholtz and his students use in the laboratory. They pay for transportation that allows Julia Ohm to take her theatre students to New York City. They ensure we’re able to build the infrastructure that allows our students to take advantage of the latest technology. They allow us to add new spaces like the new patio outside the student center, and upgrade existing spaces like creating the semiprivate space in the Fisher-Watkins Dining Commons. They allow us to offer scholarships to worthy students both domestic and international.

Your gift today will allow us to do all of that and more.

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