FENN Magazine / Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Legends Live Forever Remembering Jim Carter ’54

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Dear Fenn Community, Welcome to our newest edition of FENN magazine, proudly dedicated to the memory of Jim Carter ’54 and his indelible mark on our school and generations of alumni, faculty, and staff.

From his arrival to Fenn as a fifth-grade student in 1950 to his retirement in 2010 after 40 years of service as a faculty and staff member, Jim’s life was inextricably woven into the fabric of Fenn. His nearly two decades on our Alumni Council maintained his steadfast connection to the School, and he remained a beloved presence at alumni gatherings, where he deeply cherished time spent with former students and colleagues alike. In May, hundreds of family members, alumni, colleagues, and friends gathered on campus for a moving Celebration of Life hosted by the Carter family—a fitting tribute on the grounds that meant so much to a man who gave so much to us.

This issue also honors former Arts Department Chair and music teacher Mike Salvatore, following a special ceremony in his memory last year. Highlights of the remembrance included the dedication of a new piano in Ward Hall—one he selected with current Arts Department Chair Virginia Morales, yet never had the opportunity to play for the community—and a classic wooden boat carefully crafted by an Upper School wood shop class under the guidance of faculty member Paul Heinze and in honor of Mike’s lifelong passion for cruising on the water. Enjoy this tribute beginning on page 12.

Beyond these heartfelt honors for two extraordinary educators, this issue captures the vibrant life of Fenn over the past year across our classrooms, studios, stages, and athletic fields. We begin with a spotlight on our ninth grade’s new signature Global Studies trip to New York City, featuring a private tour of the United Nations and a Model UN simulation overlooking the city skyline. We also introduce our newest staff and trustees and celebrate recent years-of-service honorees spanning five to forty years of dedication to Fenn.

Reunion 2025 was another unforgettable highlight this past year, as were our wonderful alumni gatherings held both locally and regionally. We are already eager to welcome alumni back to campus for Reunion 2026 on October 2nd. While the Class Notes section of this issue

offers a glimpse into the lives of our alumni, we hope many more will make plans to join us this fall to share their own stories of life beyond Fenn.

As we look ahead to a new year at Fenn and the many opportunities it brings to connect, thank you for your enduring support and care for our school. Together, we ensure that Fenn continues to shape the lives of young men today while remaining a cherished home for all who came before.

Warmly,

Derek R. Boonisar Head of School

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SPOTLIGHTS

EDITORS AND WRITERS Jennifer Everett Dominic Dipersia

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“No One Loved Fenn More.” – Remembering Jim Carter ’54

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“Sparking Joy” – Remembering Mike Salvatore

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“Global Classroom” – A Ninth-Grade Signature Trip

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New Beginnings and Familiar Faces

CONTRIBUTORS Simone Hutchings Laurie O’Neill

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Moments and Memories from the 2025-26 School Year

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Spotlight on Athletics

MAGAZINE DESIGN Dan Beard

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Celebrating Graduation 2026

PHOTOGRAPHY Lisa Aciukewicz Alycia Braga Dominic Dipersia Jennifer Everett Adam Richins Tony Santos Erica Silverman Joshua Touster COVER PHOTO Fenn Archives EDITORIAL BOARD Derek Boonisar Nat Carr ’97 Dominic Dipersia Jennifer Everett Rebecca Lombardo Alan O’Neill ’98 Erica Silverman

ALUMNI NEWS 60

Reunion 2025

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Alumni Connections: Local and Regional Events

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Class Notes

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In Memoriam

FENN is published for alumni, parents, and friends of the School. Comments are welcomed and can be sent to the FENN Editorial Board at The Fenn School, 516 Monument Street, Concord, MA 01742, or shared directly via email to news@fenn.org.

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“No one loved Fenn more.”

Jim Carter ’54 served the school for more than four decades B Y L A U R I E O ’ N E I L L

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“Education is not the filling of a bucket; it’s the lighting of a fire.”

This line by William Butler Yeats was one of Jim Carter’s favorite sayings.

When James Richard Carter III ’54 passed away at 85 last September, he left behind his wife of 56 years, Jean, their three daughters and sons-in-law, ten grandchildren, and countless former students and colleagues who had become his friends.

In all of them, he sparked a flame. And that is how they remember him, as Eren Tasar ’94 does, saying, “Jim’s teaching shaped the rest of my life.” Eren, an associate professor of history and director of graduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, found it “amazing” that Jim made such a concerted effort “to keep in touch and find out how I was doing.”

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Jim retired in 2010 after 40 years spent teaching and advising, along the way helping out in admissions and coaching sports teams.

The tributes that have poured in since his passing carry common themes. One is expressed by Ben Williams ’78, who says Jim “was and always will be a friend, a colleague, and a reminder that the best people always bring out the very best in us.”

Another was conveyed by Mark Sage ’80, who describes Jim as embodying “everything a great teacher should be: enthusiastic, engaging, patient, empathetic, passionate about the subject matter, and always with a wonderful sense of humor … He made me a better person.”

Miles McCloy ’97 says that Jim “changed my life. He made me feel like a good kid with value, even when I wasn’t performing perfectly at Fenn academically.” Jim encouraged his passion for fishing, says Miles, a Concord-based fishing guide and instructor. “I try to treat children and young people the same way he did.”

Paul Vinger ’83 describes his interactions with Jim as “imbued with compassion and openness, and equally, a sense of life as a mine of opportunity and adventure. He had an outsize impact on my seventh-grade self.”

Frederick H. King ’72 summons a memory of the day Jim told him he had just earned the highest score in the class on a French dictation

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exercise. Then, he says, Jim “handed me an old tennis ball he probably found somewhere on campus. It was a lighthearted gesture, but it really boosted my self-esteem.”

Jim earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues for his commitment to the School. He was “a one of a kind icon” who “gave Fenn his all,” says Jerry Ward, headmaster emeritus. Fenn, he adds, “remained a foundation and a passion for his entire life.”

Jim was “a kind and supportive colleague who cared about us as friends,” says Nat Carr ’97, assistant head of school and head of the Lower School. Sue Finney, who retired in 2010, calls Jim “one of the most caring people I knew.”

“To be in Jim’s presence was to feel connected—to Fenn’s past, yes, but also to its values and spirit,” says Head of School Derek Boonisar. “No one loved Fenn more than Jim,” declares Bob Starensier, who retired in 2023.

A real “girl dad” To his family, Jim was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather to ten children ages 6 to 23. He was “a real girl dad,” his daughters Juliet, Alison, and Stephanie say, never missing a play, field hockey game, or fencing meet, and when they were youngsters, reading to them every night.

“My dad was the kind of person who always showed up for his kids and grandkids,” says Alison, who is married to Kyle Norris ’89. “He said ‘Yes’ to every request,” she adds. “Ride to the airport?

Yes. Help you move? Yes. Paint your dining room ceiling? Yes. He never made anyone feel guilty about asking.”

Kyle would sometimes visit the Carters on weekends for extra help with

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his classwork and was “occasionally sitting at my dining room table when I was in eighth grade,” Alison says.

His father-in-law “loved spending time with his growing family and being around everyone,” says Kyle. “He had an innate ability to connect on a deep level with all of his grandkids, no matter what age or what activities or hobbies they were into.”

Former faculty member Kirsten Gould recalls the years she and Jim had daughters at the Alcott School in Concord, where they had to rush to its back-to-school night after welcoming parents at Fenn’s similar event on the same evening. Stephanie Carter and Kristina Gould became best friends who were roommates in Somerville after college. “I can vouch for the fact that Jim was, above all else, the ultimate devoted and loving family man,” she says.

Teachers who cared Jim’s nearly lifelong connection to Fenn began when he, his mother Juliet, and

his sister Ann moved to Concord after living in Boston, where he was born, and in Groton. His parents had divorced when he was quite small.

Jim attended Dexter School before enrolling at Fenn as a fifth grader in 1950.

About thirty of Fenn’s approximately ninety students boarded at the time, some for five days and some for seven, Jim recalled in an interview a few years ago.

They lived in the W.W. Fenn building, the Farmhouse, and on the top floor of Thompson Hall. After two years as a day student, Jim became a boarder in the seventh and eighth grades; his room was upstairs in W.W. Fenn.

He loved to reminisce about his early days at Fenn, sharing stories of sports played in the dining hall in the pre-gym days, when all games had to be away games to play on a regulation court.

Of hockey practices on a pond across Monument Street, ice permitting. And of the riflery team that practiced either at the town police station or armory, or in the

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basement of Robb Hall, where there was a firing range.

Describing himself as “not a particularly good student—an adequate one,” Jim was grateful, he said, for having had “a lot of really terrific teachers. They cared about us individually, cared about us collectively, and seemed to enjoy spending time with us.”

Jim described his headmaster, Roger Fenn, as being “a bit scary,” but credited Roger with teaching him fifth-grade science so well that Jim’s ability to locate and name “the stars in the heavens” stayed with him the rest of his life.

He was one of twenty-five boys who graduated from eighth grade (Fenn did not yet have a ninth grade) in 1954, which was also Fenn’s 25th anniversary. Jim attended Phillips Exeter Academy and the University of Pennsylvania, where he struggled to buckle down. His father, James Richard Carter II, suggested his son try something else, so Jim joined the army and was stationed in Germany for two years.

Jim returned to Penn, which proved to be serendipitous, for it’s where he met Jean Beebe, his future wife. After his graduation in 1965, he left for Istanbul, Turkey, where he taught for four years at Robert College, an American School.

He and Jean stayed in touch, began a romance, were engaged on the Rock of Gibraltar, and married in Washington, CT, in 1969.

Coming home Little did Jim know, as a Fenn boy, that he would return to serve the School for four decades and continue in retirement to contribute his time as a volunteer.

When he returned to Concord with Jean, Fenn’s headmaster was Dave Edgar, who had been his seventh-grade math teacher and eighth-grade baseball coach.

One day, Jim, who was working on his master’s degree at Tufts, visited campus and asked Dave how he could “go about getting a job.” There was an opening for a French teacher, and a formal interview followed.

Jim brought along Jean, who had majored in art in college but was working in a bank, a job she didn’t enjoy. When Dave asked her what she’d rather do, she told him she would love to teach art, and he hired her. She taught at Fenn for seven years, until the couple’s third daughter was born.

In 1970, Jim began teaching, first French, then social studies to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, and for a time Latin. He even briefly covered shop class when the teacher was on medical leave. “I sat at my desk and said, ‘OK, I think this is a hammer. I think that’s a saw. Don’t hurt yourself because I have no idea what I’m doing here’.”

When Fenn added a ninth grade while Kim Smith was headmaster, Jim introduced a class on Russian history, which he taught for 25 years. He changed the course to Middle East history for his last several years of teaching.

Wearing many hats, as most independent school teachers do, Jim also served as admissions director for many years, which he enjoyed. “But always the best part of Fenn for me was being a teacher,” he would say, “going into my classroom and closing the door, and that was my space, and those were my boys.”

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“What ninth-grade kid looks forward to seeing their teacher every morning? I did … even as a kid, I knew [Jim] really cared about me as a person.” – Director of Alumni Relations and Alumni Giving Alan O’Neill ’98 Over the years, Jim coached middle school football with Peter Hyde and Steve Gardner, and middle school baseball. He coached track for a year and supervised the riflery program.

“I think a lot of the best relationships are formed between coach and athlete,” Jim said. “It’s an opportunity for us as teachers to bond with these kids in a totally different arena and for them to see us in a different light.”

He also worked with student government and mentored many school presidents and vice presidents. Notes Nat Carr, “Jim was a master of building relationships with students,” helping them to “feel confident to grow as students, citizens, and leaders.”

Pat Hall, who served as executive assistant to the head of school for 32 years, says Jim was “a good friend” who would often stop by her office to share photos and other bits of information he had found in the archives. Jim assisted Pat in setting up for commencement, organizing prizes and checking diplomas.

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Jim often said he was particularly proud of launching the seventh-grade Washington, D.C. trip with Peter and Steve in the 1970s. He called the trip his “legacy to Fenn.”

“Proper preparation” Fenn alumni have vivid memories of Jim’s classes, with many of them noting their teacher’s high expectations. And his repeated reminders that “Proper preparation prevents poor performance.”

But they also recall his energy, kindness, frankness, command of his subject, and, as Ben Wellenbach ’95 says, “his infectious laugh and smile.” Jim shared “his own challenges that he faced and overcame,” adds Ben. “At times, teachers can come across as figures who are mistake-free. He made himself human to us.”

Jim was a born storyteller, his former students say, with a sly sense of humor. “I think a solid two-thirds of my class quoted Jim’s stories on their yearbook pages,” says Garreth Debiegun ’94. “This reflects how he touched each of us and made the material not just

relatable but downright fun!”

Matt Kilfoyle ’01 says Russian history was “a rite of passage” for a Fenn boy. He recalls the class being assigned a paper on hemophilia in the Romanov family, and panicking when he handed in his 1.5page paper, as everyone else had written “ten-page tomes.” To his surprise, Matt received the only A in the class. “I never forgot the lesson I learned about being concise,” he says.

Jim was one of the first teachers “to treat me like an adult,” says David Khuen ’01. “He was a true educator who bettered the lives of all who passed through his door.” David still thinks about Jim’s ability to “flick papers with his ring finger while returning tests,” saying it “was Tom-Bradyesque.”

Patrick Mara ’05 calls Jim “the final boss that students had to get through to graduate.” His Russian history course was “a real no-nonsense class,” he says, adding that it was meant “to give Fenn students a taste of what the next step would require.”

Patrick was also in Jim’s Latin class, where the boys once had to decline the word amicus twenty-five times, according to directions Jim had left with a substitute.

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The assignment drew groans of protest.

When Jim returned, Patrick noticed him studying the sheets of declensions.

“What are you doing, Mr. Carter?” he asked. His teacher replied, “This is my first time teaching Latin, so I’d better learn it!”

Years later, Jim drove the three and a half hours to Patrick’s Colby graduation.

And then there was Jim’s legendary spring class trip to Russia, “an amazing adventure and a profound experience that I carry with me to this day,” says Jason Ryan ’89. “He allowed us freedom to experience the sights and cities on our own. I’m sure he was around the corner all the time, but we felt independent.”

Students turned colleagues New Fenn teachers, particularly alumni whom Jim had taught, sought him out for advice. Working with Jim “was a blessing,” says Ben Smith ’85, Fenn’s director of athletics. Jim had interviewed Ben in 1981 when the latter was a prospective student, taught him French and Russian history, and “welcomed me back in 1997” when he joined the faculty.

“He had me over for dinner, gave me guidance on work and parental relationships, attended my wedding, but most of all, he was always an approachable and insightful resource on all things life,” Ben says. “I am a much better friend and colleague because of

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the lessons he taught me.”

It was “always a great thrill when kids that you taught came back and became your colleagues,” Jim said. Ben Smith, Jon Byrd ’76, Nat Carr, Tom Hudner ’87, and Alan O’Neill ’98 were among the boys he taught who returned to Fenn to teach or serve in another role. Others include Matt Ward ’00 and Freemon Romero ’04. “He was there for me … and that made all the difference,” Jon says.

Nat, who joined the faculty in 2004, says one of the reasons he returned to Fenn was that he had often thought about “the joy those guys seemed to have working here,” referring to Jim, Read Albright, Mark Biscoe, and other Fenn “legends.” He says he was “astonished” by the way Jim kept track of his students, knowing what each was doing in all areas of school life.

“Even as a kid, I knew he really cared about me as a person,” says Alan. “What ninth-grade kid looks forward to seeing their teacher every morning? But I did.”

Jim “made me want to be a good student but also a good person.” Alan became assistant director of Admissions in 2008 and taught science. After he left for a directorship opportunity, he returned to serve as director of Alumni Relations and Alumni Giving, with Jim’s encouragement.

Probably no teacher kept in such close contact with former students as Jim did,

and he treasured the connections.

Handwritten notes from him were not unusual, but he also kept up with alumni on social media. “I’m the father of daughters as well, and we would occasionally exchange notes on Facebook on the challenges and joys of this charge,” says Ameen Haddad ’86.

Jim was invited to recitals, sports events, graduations, and weddings.

Wearing a straw boater and taking photos, he often attended secondary school and college commencements when Fenn alumni were among the graduates.

“When a young man asks you to be at the ceremony when he officially becomes a United States Marine and gets his lieutenant’s bars or when you get a phone call at 7 a.m. informing you that the wife of a former student has just given birth to a son and they would like to name him Carter, it’s very hard not to feel good about what you do,” he said.

Retirement and beyond When Jim retired shortly before turning 70, he was the longest-serving Fenn teacher, tallying one more year than Read.

(Bob Starensier surpassed Jim’s record in 2023, having served for 41 years.) At his retirement celebration, Jim reflected on his life in the classroom, saying, “I think I was a much better teacher by the end than I was at the beginning. Every year, I

“It is what happens in the classroom and on the playing fields that has always been the best part of being here, the lessons taught and learned, the experiences shared, the funny moments, the friends acquired. It was 40 years well spent.” – Jim Carter ’54 learned more.”

“The rewards of teaching are not the view out the window, or the enormous money teachers get paid,” Jim said, tongue firmly in cheek. But then he waxed serious: “It is what happens in the classroom and on the playing fields that has always been the best part of being here, the lessons taught and learned, the experiences shared, the funny moments, the friends acquired. It was 40 years well spent.”

Jim left the classroom, but he didn’t leave Fenn. He started working in the archives in 2011 and continued

for several years, primarily sorting through thousands of photographs, identifying the subjects, and scanning the images into the computer, organizing them in folders so that they could be easily found.

He was honored, he said, to serve on the Alumni Council from 20052024, and he continued to support its activities. Jim was a fixture at reunions, celebrating his 70th in 2024, and at alumni events such as Founders’ Night and pub nights.

Jim and Jean traveled widely with a

group of like-minded friends to destinations such as Mongolia, Finland, Tibet, and Fiji. When health issues slowed him down in his later years, Jim relished time spent with his family, read books in his favorite genres—mystery and history— worked crossword puzzles (in pen), and continued to make sure he didn’t miss “any important moments,” his family says, always remembering to send cards for birthdays and anniversaries.

And he continued to stay in touch with former students and their families. Sometimes Jim met up with Fenn community members, including Rusty Robb ’51 P ’75, ’79, ’83, and GP ’14, for monthly breakfasts at the Colonial Inn. “He was recognized as one of the school’s most loyal alumni,” Rusty says.

When asked what drove his nearly lifelong devotion to Fenn, Jim once said, “I want to support the school that has done so much for me and meant so much to me.”

His enduring connection to the school was evident at last year’s Founders’ Night. With Jean at his side, “Jim held court with alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who deeply cherished the opportunity to be with him,” says Derek.

Jim’s legacy is “extraordinary,” he adds. His “impact is forever woven into the fabric of Fenn.”

Laurie O’Neill is a freelance writer and former teacher and writer/editor at Fenn. She lives in Concord.

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Sparking Joy

Honoring the Irrepressible Mike Salvatore B Y J E N N I F E R E V E R E T T

Across the Fenn campus, the legacies of those who dedicated themselves to the School and its boys are etched into the landscape. From the bust of founder Roger Fenn overlooking the green in front of Thompson Hall to the flowering tree honoring Lorraine Ward outside the W.W. Fenn building to the many framed photographs and plaques hanging in Ward Hall and numerous other campus locales, their presence endures.

In the spring of 2025, the community gathered to celebrate the life of another such figure—a faculty member whose spirited personality matched his deep dedication to his craft. Across twentyfive years at Fenn, Mike Salvatore infused every lesson and performance with spirit and humor, tirelessly inspiring boys to find their own voices and a lifelong love of music.

Hustle towards Ward Hall—or its predecessor, Robb Hall—for a Monday or Friday All School Meeting during Mike’s twenty-five-year tenure at Fenn, and you could hear it: the unmistakable sound of a piano being played with skill and a loving intensity that seemed to vibrate the floorboards.

Step inside, and there he was: the man behind the keys, eyes sparkling and a welcoming smile, as he graced the community with music to kick off the gathering.

Until his passing in February 2024 after a decade-long battle with cancer, Mike was the heartbeat of Fenn’s Arts Department. “It was his vision, energy, and passion that helped to shape our Arts Department and music program,” shared Head of School Derek Boonisar.

Mike was a department chair, a conductor of the Treble Chorus and various ensembles and school musicals, a music teacher, an advisor, a mentor, and a friend. But most of all, he was a man who proved that life—no matter the tempo—is meant to be played in a major key.

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gathered to celebrate that enduring spirit with a dedication that was uniquely “Mike.”

The Architect of “Making Fun” Derek Boonisar presided over the gathering, appropriately beginning with a community-sing of Mike’s favorite selection from the Fenn Songbook, “Consider Yourself” from

“There are people in life who will do fun with you, and then there are people who make fun … Mike made fun in everything he did.”

– Faculty member Derek Cribb

Oliver!. It was a choice Derek described as “a perfect reflection of who he was as a person, educator, husband, and father.”

While a similar invitation of friendship and belonging were hallmarks of the music program Mike shaped, it was his sense of fun that colleagues remember equally well. “There are people in life who will do fun with you, and then there are people who make fun,” shared friend and faculty colleague Derek Cribb in remarks offered as part of the program.

“Mike made fun in everything he did... there was always something he did to add a little spice.”

Whether it was surprising the community with twenty-foot alpine horns at a holiday concert or challenging the Treble Chorus to deliver songs in an unexpected foreign language, Mike was a master of the joyful surprise. He had an uncanny instinct for finding the humor in any situation.

Nowhere was this more evident than the time the Treble Chorus delivered the National Anthem at Fenway Park in 2010 with Mike conducting. After navigating the audition process to get his boys onto the field (and Jumbotron), the moment of peak performance arrived—only for the stadium announcer to mispronounce Mike’s name with great fanfare, Derek Cribb recalled. Rather than bristle, Mike beamed. He instantly turned the blunder into a shared joke with his students, and any nervous tension evaporated. It was the ultimate Mike Salvatore “catch”: a bit of perfectly timed levity that transformed a group of anxious middle schoolers into a confident, unified chorus. As Derek noted, the moment was so perfectly “Mike” that it

almost “made me think he had planned the whole thing.”

That ability to find light in the pressure was Mike’s trademark. Faculty colleague and friend Elise Mott captured this spirit perfectly in remarks she, too, shared, noting that for Mike—much like philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once wrote—“humor is not a mood, but a way of looking at the world.” It was a lens he carried through every chapter of his life, from the classroom to his courageous journey through illness.

The Unplayed Piano Mike’s resonant energy required an instrument that could keep up. For nearly a quarter-century, he played the Fenn School piano with a passion that eventually wore the instrument down. Three years ago, Mike and current Arts Department Chair Virginia Morales set out to find a replacement. He didn’t just want a new piano; he wanted an instrument that could “stand up” to the energy of a full house of Fenn boys and the adults guiding them. They ultimately found the perfect Steinway.

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“Michael was never happier than when people were laughing, reminiscing, singing, and coming together.” – Amy Salvatore, wife to Mike and Fenn faculty member Though Mike’s health reached a turning point that prevented him from leading the community from its bench, his imprint forever remains on the instrument he chose. It was in this spirit that Derek Boonisar dedicated the piano in Mike’s honor. A plaque now sits behind the keys, placed poignantly next to one honoring Mike’s beloved former colleague and prior Arts Department Chair Kirsten Gould and directly beneath two of Fenn’s core values of empathy and courage— traits Mike lived every day.

It reads: THE MIKE SALVATORE PIANO In loving memory of Mike Salvatore for his passion for singing and playing piano, and his 25 years of dedicated service to the arts

A Yachtsman at Heart When Mike wasn’t coaxing music from the keys or helping boys find their voices, he thoroughly enjoyed “yachting”—or at least that’s how he liked to describe his time on the water. As friend and faculty colleague Paul Heinze recalled in his own remarks, Mike was deeply passionate about classic wooden boats, often daydreaming about vintage pleasure crafts when he wasn’t on his prized Blue Mountain Lake in New York.

This passion became the “silent engine” behind a wood shop project during the 2024-2025 school year. As Paul and his eighth-grade students began crafting a wooden canoe, the wood began to take on a familiar grace. “As her attractive lines and gentle curves began to

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take form,” Paul said, “I thought of how Mike would have enjoyed this project.

And, from that point forward, I enjoyed thinking of Mike whenever we spent time working on the boat.”

The vessel would be formally christened the H.M.S. (“Her Majesty’s Ship”) Michael P. Salvatore at a baptismal ceremony outside Ward Hall to conclude the celebration of Mike’s life. With Paul guiding them, Mike’s wife and Fenn educator, Amy Salvatore, and daughter, Helen, poured champagne over the boat’s bow before Helen placed a freshly cut bough onto the vessel—an ancient symbol of safe passage.

To close the dedication, Paul read Homeric Hymn #22, a prayer to Poseidon to protect those who voyage. It was a fitting final note for a man who navigated his own journey with such dignity.

“I know Mike would be proud of the hands that labored to build this worthy

vessel, this gift of love,” shared Amy. “I humbly take ownership of the H.M.S. Michael P. Salvatore with immense gratitude.”

A Song in the Wake As the ceremony concluded, the message was simple: the best way to honor Mike is not through solemnity, but by carrying forward his spirit of joy.

That spirit lives on—in the resonance of the piano he chose, in the wake of the H.M.S. Michael P. Salvatore, and in the daily life of the music program he helped to shape.

Amy Salvatore added, “Michael was never happier than when people were laughing, singing, and coming together.”

It’s a legacy that continues to echo through Fenn—one still heard in music, in laughter, and in the community he loved.

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Global Classroom Launching a Signature Trip: Fenn Ninth Graders Explore New York City and Navigate the Nexus of History, Culture, and Experiential Learning

BY SIMONE HUTCHINGS

Global Studies Teacher and NYC Trip Coordinator Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ON AN ICY WINTER M OR NIN G ,

the ninth grade boarded an Amtrak

train to Penn Station. The first Fenn School Social Studies trip to New York City had finally begun.

As the miles passed and the sun rose, casting our train car in shades of pink and amber light, I looked across the aisles at the fourteen excited students who had spent the last three weeks preparing for the Model United Nations simulation taking place in New York.

Preparation for the simulation had included deep research about Asia—the demographics, conflicts, and systems that shape the region and influence the power dynamics of the globe. Students had read articles, summarized information, and written opening statements. They had taken part in a mock simulation with the Model United Nations of Greater Boston. They had asked questions, and more questions, and more questions still. All in anticipation of December 11-13, when they would step off the train and into a whirlwind of experiential learning in the most densely populated city in the United States, a world away from quiet Concord, Massachusetts.

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Day One Outside of Penn Station we were greeted by a blast of bitter wind, screeching horns, and flashing lights. It wasn’t the first time many of our students had visited, but New York City’s initial embrace was loud and abrupt, prompting student exhalations of awe and a storm of questions about our surroundings. We boarded a coach bus, kindly booked by our trip partner, Capital Tours (which also facilitates Fenn’s seventh-grade Washington, D.C. trip), and spent the next three miles and forty minutes taking in the gridlocked traffic of red lights and vehicle acrobatics.

By the time the students stumbled out of the coach and onto the grounds of the United Nations Headquarters for our tour, they were more than ready to stretch their cramped legs and explore the place they had only read about in class. Our guide, Mr. Tanaka, led us through the many rooms of the

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Headquarters, stopping in different locations (including the UN Security Council chambers) to discuss the history of the organization, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the art displays that convey progress, unity, and global responsibility.

Students shared this experience with their families, who were also struck by the impact of the visit on their children.

The family of Lucca Cobas shared: “[Our son] was especially moved by the exhibit of artifacts from Hiroshima… being part Japanese, the display seems to have brought him a deeper emotional connection to his heritage and the destruction that his ancestors experienced.”

Hours later, students melted into seats at the Hard Rock Cafe for dinner before the short walk through the sparkling marquees of “The Great White Way” to see The Outsiders. While some of our group was familiar with the story,

as it is covered in the eighth-grade English curriculum, nothing prepared us for the stunning production. Our theatre section was full of emotion; the students’ exclamations of joy, surprise,

“My favorite site fact was that the Statue of Liberty has chains that symbolize the abolition of slavery.” – Ian Oblak ’26

and intrigue extended long past the closing curtain. Numerous students mentioned how much they enjoyed the show. “At first I thought the musical would be boring, but it was a highlight of the trip,” shared Calvin Lindgren. “I was very into the bass and the flashing lights.” It was a dazzling end to our first night in The Big Apple.

Day Two The second day in New York City began with our group bracing ourselves against the frigid relentless wind

on the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Students huddled together with cups of hot chocolate and warm pretzels as Lady Liberty came into view. All heads bent back as we approached Liberty Island, trying to fully take in her towering form and enduring spirit. Reflecting on the sculpture’s imagery and message, student Ian Oblak remarked, “My favorite site fact was that the Statue of Liberty has chains that symbolize the abolition of slavery.”

We then made our way to Ellis Island, stepping onto the same grounds that many students’ ancestors transited on their journeys to the United States of America. At its peak, over 5,000 people traveled through Ellis Island each day, and students were eager to help each other search for ancestors among the Ellis Island records. A couple of students eventually found their ancestors and shared the records with parents and other family members, extending the experience across generations.

The family of Levi Jacobs said, “Ellis Island was an amazing experience for [our son] and our entire family. He was able to locate his great-grandmother… who arrived from Poland in 1921 at age 9. [It was] very powerful to see her name on the plaque.”

“Our time at Liberty Island and Ellis Island generated important discussions regarding the identity of our nation and the pivotal role of immigration throughout our history and today,” remarked Social Studies Department Chair Matt Ward ’00, one of four adult chaperones accompanying the boys.

Our trek through arctic temperatures continued as we traversed the roads of Wall Street to The World Trade Center site, “Ground Zero.” In a moment of reflection and guidance before entering the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, chaperones shared their own memories and reflections of September 11, 2001 and prepared the students for the gravity of what they were going to see and experience. Fenn students frequently stated in their trip reflections that visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum was one of the most meaningful experiences of the trip. “I learned about how much 9/11 had an impact on many lives and how New York City responded to tragedy,” shared Zandy Sureau. “It helped me understand the human response to hardship.”

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knotting ties, buttoning suit jackets, and whispering their opening statements in final preparation. They took their seats at a long table overlooking the city, and the Model UN moderator banged the gavel, bringing the session to order.

The simulation began with each student delegate delivering their prepared opening remarks, fully embodying their countries’ strengths and desires around peace, security, and international cooperation. During the moderated and unmoderated caucuses, the students had to think on their feet to appropriately respond to a statement from another delegate and demonstrate their deep knowledge of the politics, society, and economies of their countries and region.

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tages and co-sponsors, some jogging from one side of the room to the other trying to convince delegates to collaborate and compromise. The results were resolutions that covered climate action, nuclear non-proliferation, and economic development between countries. Two hours later, the simulation ended how it started, with the banging of the gavel and the frantic whispering of students who expressed relief and pride in their accomplishment.

Levi Jacobs was surely one of them.

“Even though [the simulation] was a stressful part of the trip, I felt powerful and professional, and I am grateful I got to be a part of it.”

“Students shifted from studying diplomacy to practicing it themselves [during the simulation],” shared Matt Ward. “Their visit to the United Nations, paired with participation in the Model UN session, allowed the Global Studies curriculum to truly come to life.

“By exposing the students to new perspectives in one of the world’s most significant cities, we challenged them to address our ninth-grade essential questions: ‘What is the legacy of imperialism?’ and ‘What should be the U.S. role in the world?’ This trip directly supports our department’s mission to develop informed citizens who are prepared and passionate about making a positive change in the world.”

The night ended with a joyful dinner and a proper New York City winter expe-

rience of ice skating in Central Park and a visit to Rockefeller Center to see the iconic Christmas tree. Many students reflected on this evening, sharing that running through Central Park, ice skating, and seeing the tree were highlights of their trip. Nathan Cheboryot thoroughly enjoyed “feeling free with friends.”

The Power of Experiential Learning The next morning our trip came to a close, and we were once again at Penn Station. The train to Boston raced along the tracks, and we all craned our necks to watch the looming skyscrapers fade into the distance. The students settled in, lounging, sleeping, and laughingly referencing their already solidified New York City inside jokes. New York’s embrace had indeed been loud and abrupt, but also tender and full of memories—of generations past, and our own time learning and growing together.

Experiential learning is meant to engage students in the process of exploration and growth, primarily through the world around them. It often takes them outside of the classroom and situates them in new places, with different people, cultures, and traditions. It is, hopefully, eye-opening and perspective shifting.

Student Thomas Lichoulas captured the effect of experiential learning in his reflections, “There are more important things in life than a grade. The time we spent together mattered to me the most.”

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Around Campus Our ninth graders’ adventures in New York City were just one of the many highlights and milestones our community celebrated this past school year. In the pages ahead, we welcome new staff and trustees, honor long-tenured colleagues, celebrate expanded roles, and share key professional development updates. We then turn the spotlight entirely to our boys—showcasing their achievements in the classroom, on stage, and on the playing fields, before capping it all off with Graduation 2026. Enjoy the journey!

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New Beginnings and Familiar Faces Please join us in welcoming new staff members to the Fenn community and in celebrating the professional growth of colleagues whose roles and responsibilities have expanded.

NEW STAFF Stephanie Donohue-Ganesh joined Fenn as the new office manager for the Secondary School Counseling Office (SSC), following the retirement of Lauri Wishner.

Stephanie served for nearly a decade as the library director at Dana Hall School, and also logged time at Buckingham Browne & Nichols, Brookline Public Library, and most recently as a seasonal application reader for Boston University. Stephanie is enjoying engaging with families as they navigate the secondary school counseling process and partnering with SSC Director Amy Stiga and Assistant Director Elise Mott.

NEW APPOINTMENTS Additional news from Fenn’s Admissions Office included Andy Rentschler’s appointment as associate director of admission and financial aid. For the past six years, he served as assistant director of admission, leading informative and relational tours with families, organizing key admission events such as the Open Houses and Revisit Days, managing relationships with prospective families, serving as a strong ambassador of the School, and engaging deeply in the Fenn community through coaching and other programs.

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We also welcomed Nicole Zervos as an associate director of admission for a one-year stint, following the departures of Allegra Maletz and Kyle Butler for their next professional chapters. Nicole came to us from Gordon College where she served as director of Undergraduate Enrollment Communications. She offered more than a decade of experience in higher education and secondary school admissions, having enjoyed positions at Clark University, Bryant University, College of the Holy Cross, and The Cambridge Matignon School.

Tim Coakley’s role also expanded with the start of the last school year. After a first year at Fenn coaching across all three seasons, Tim was appointed a faculty associate in support of schoolwide faculty and classroom needs and a sixthgrade advisor partnering with longtime Fenn educator Elise Mott. He also continues to support Fenn athletics across all three divisions.

Mel Hoermann also joined our science teaching team as a sixth-grade science teacher following five successful years as a faculty associate. Mel continues to provide faculty associate support across the School, as needed, and delivers Outdoor Adventure programming for which she has deep passion and expertise.

This year, Finn Murray also embraced new roles as a sixth-grade advisor and student life (T.H.R.I.V.E.) teacher while continuing to serve as Fenn’s assistant director of athletics and a three-season coach. Finn is thrilled that his interactions with students and partnership with faculty peers now extend into the classroom.

After serving as a part-time Fenn coach last year, Bryce Thompson was also appointed the School’s new DEI intern under the tutelage of DEI Director Simone Hutchings and Assistant Director Liz Wei. Bryce followed Alex Brandfonbrener after the conclusion of his twoyear stint in the position. Bryce also continues to support Fenn athletics as a coach.

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MILESTONES: TOASTS, ROASTS, AND 40 YEARS OF SERVICE There is no night on the Fenn calendar quite like the annual Years of Service Celebration, this past year taking place on Thursday, February 5. Whether honoring a five-year start or a legendary forty-year tenure (as we did with Lower School faculty member Jon Byrd ’76 this year), the celebration captures the true spirit of the Fenn faculty and staff. Between the witty “roasts” and the heartfelt “toasts,” the bond between colleagues is unmistakable. It’s an emotional, high-energy evening that vibrantly displays the friendship and mutual respect shared across the halls and the enduring culture of support that we have all built together.

THE HONOREES FIVE YEARS Kristen Bates Soma Choudhury Dominic Dipersia Joanna Dunn Alison Flanagan Jill MacKinnon Tom O’Connor Siobhan Smith Stephanie Taylor Erika Vardaro TEN YEARS Virginia Morales Alan O’Neill ’98 Amy Salvatore Tricia Writer FIFTEEN YEARS Dave Irwin Carol Valchius TWENTY YEARS Friddo Gianfriddo TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Jeff LaPlante Beth Shiffler Liz Wei THIRTY YEARS Derek Cribb Steve Gasper FORTY YEARS Jon Byrd ’76

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Each year, Fenn faculty and staff actively engage in professional development—attending internal workshops and peer-led sessions, presenting insights at conferences, and pursuing external growth opportunities. Central to our culture of learning is the Multicultural Educators Forum, hosted by Fenn since 2010 to create a space for independent school educators to collaborate and innovate. Enjoy this snapshot of some of the engaging programming our educators enjoyed this year.

Multicultural Educators Forum February 2026 at The Fenn School Centered on the theme of “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Challenging Times,” this year’s forum explored how educational institutions can address contemporary issues—such as political division, rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, and adolescent social-emotional changes—by anchoring their practices in mission-driven values. Attendees were treated to two keynote speakers: Jarvis R. Givens, PhD, professor of Education and African & African American Studies at Harvard University, who spoke about the complex history of education in the United States; and Dr. Liza Talusan, faculty member at University of Massachusetts/Boston, who shared how educators and school leaders can use their institutions’ deep, mission-centered values to chart a course of inclusion and belonging.

Complementary break-out sessions also enabled participants to engage in topics of greatest interest.

Other Highlights of Continuing Education

Global Summit on Climate Education

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Cameren Cousins, Dave Duane, and Åsa Ewing traveled to an independent school just outside of Toronto, Ontario, to attend the Global Summit on Climate Education (run by the Institute for Global Learning of Columbia University). Highlights included hearing from fellow independent school teachers about ways to teach climate science across curricula, how to discuss environmental values with students, and why it is so important to connect students to their local natural spaces.

Upper School Head Dave Irwin and Middle School Head Kate Wade co-presented at the IBSC Annual Conference at Belmont Hill School in Belmont, MA. Their discussion centered around leveraging relational teaching practices at all boys schools.

Throughout their presentation, they highlighted Fenn’s recent efforts to create a Portrait of a Fenn Educator and shed light on how schools can identify and prioritize relational teaching practices that resonate with their institution.

Åsa Ewing, Jon Byrd, and Derek Cribb were thrilled to attend a professional development conference on advising, hosted by the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE) in Mohonk, NY. The conference explored how best to utilize advisory time within the broader context of a school’s mission for social, moral, and academic development.

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Stewards of the Future The strength of the Fenn experience relies on a foundation of thoughtful leadership and a shared commitment to our mission. As the last school year began, we were honored to welcome three new members onto the Board of Trustees, each offering unique expertise and perspective and a desire to ensure that Fenn remains a leader in boys’ education for generations to come.

John Packard

Jeffrey “Jeff” Paduch P’29, ’31

Jamie Patterson P’28 (Parents Association)

John is the head of school at Brooks School. He began at Brooks in 1990 and was appointed head of school in 2008. Former positions at Brooks included dean of the faculty, assistant director of admission, assistant dean of students, and history teacher. He also served as dorm master for 15 years and coached soccer, ice hockey, baseball, and lacrosse.

John is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, where he captained the soccer team, and he holds a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) degree from Wesleyan University. He and his wife, Kim O’Neill Packard, have two children: Kate and Elizabeth.

Jeff is a managing partner of Advent International, where he started in 2002. He returned to the Boston office in 2023 after living in England for 19 years. Jeff works on investments in the technology and business & financial services sectors and has significant corporate governance and board experience. Prior to Advent, Jeff worked at UBS Warburg in New York.

Jeff is a graduate of the University of Virginia and remains an active volunteer.

Since joining the Fenn community in 2023, Jeff has served in a variety of volunteer roles, including as a 42 Days for Fenn co-chair and Campaign Steering Committee member, and now as a member of Fenn’s Campaign Cabinet.

Jamie grew up in California, built a career in New York, and spent years back in California with her family before moving to Concord.

She earned her B.A. in Organizational Communication and a Master of Public Policy degree from Northeastern University. Jamie began her career in the tech sector, working first at Yahoo! and then at Facebook (now Meta), where she helped launch the company’s first office in New York.

Jamie was the president of the Fenn Parents Association this past school year.

She and her husband, Joel, have two children: Jack, heading into eighth grade at Fenn, and Julia, heading into ninth grade at Concord-Carlisle High School.

Celebrating Alumni Leadership For the past three years, Fenn’s Board of Visitors benefitted from the spirited leadership of Board Chair Matt Boger ’89. At the Board’s annual meeting on November 14, Matt’s dedication and infectious enthusiasm for Fenn were celebrated before he officially concluded his tenure and passed the leadership torch onto fellow alumnus and new Board Chair Alex Wayman ’98. Thank you, Matt, and welcome, Alex!

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Board of Visitors experiences 21st-century learning Fenn’s annual Board of Visitors meeting on November 14 brought to campus nearly fifty members of the community, spanning alumni, former faculty and staff, parents of all eras, and friends of the School. Beyond essential school updates from administrators and the passing of the leadership torch to new Board of Visitors Chair Alex Wayman ’98 from Matt Boger ’89, this year featured a new highlight: classroom immersions. The group of treasured school ambassadors stepped directly into the daily life of Fenn boys, from academic classrooms to the Ward Hall stage for drama class! The half-day program concluded with a meaningful exchange of ideas and observations, exploring how Fenn’s current academic experience advances the development of 21st-century skills. Thank you to all who participated and to faculty who welcomed new adult learners into their teaching spaces!

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3 In November, a Dream Team of nearly thirty eighthgrade volunteers and faculty members traveled to the home of Jo Albright, wife of beloved former faculty member and coach Read Albright, to rake leaves, stack wood, and trim branches in preparation for winter.

4 Eighteen finalists from grades 6-9 wowed the audience

during the annual Hector J. Hughes Extemporaneous Speaking Contest. Congratulations to winner Wilder Wyman-Jones (8th grade) and honorable mention recipients Jack Mulvany (7th) and Ben Fulop (6th)!

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5 The adventures of Jim Hawkins and Captain Long John Silver captivated the audience during the Upper School performance of Treasure Island this past winter.

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“Six Seven!” Mrs. Nash went all out for her fifth-grade math class on the 67th day of school in December. They spent class time using geometry skills to work with tangrams, solving equations invoking the numbers 6 and 7, and working through puzzles and math problems along the same theme!

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This past winter, our Middle School performers and Upper School tech crew joined forces for an unforgettable production of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. Together, they brought to life the high-stakes battle between our hero, his clever family, and notorious farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean!

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Fenn musicians brought their talents to appreciative Concord audiences this spring. In March, the Treble Chorus delivered a heartwarming performance at Concord’s Newbury Court retirement community, followed weeks later by the Marching Band delighting spectators at the annual Patriots’ Day parade.

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Flavors from around the world took center stage in March at the second annual International Potluck Party. Special thanks go to Fenn’s DEI team and then seventh-grade host parents Ivy Fairfax, Apriel Green, and Hellen Kuria for bringing the community together for culture, conversation, and culinary creations.

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Sixth Graders Achieve World Peace in Year-End Academic Challenge LIVEL Y NEGOTIA TION echoed from the Campus Center’s second floor, and a glance into the classrooms revealed animated gestures in sync with the noise.

These were the sights and sounds of the immersive academic challenge that engaged the sixth grade during the final four days of the school year: The World Peace Game, a complex geopolitical exercise created by teacher and peace advocate John Hunter that challenges participants to solve interconnected crises in a fictional world through diplomacy, resource management, and collaboration.

To play, academic classes concluded for the year, leaving only arts and sports on the schedule. Students were assigned to represent fictional countries, step into unique leadership roles, and work together to solve complex issues.

The ultimate goal was ambitious: teams would win only after twenty-five global crises were addressed and every nation boasted a positive treasury balance.

The sheer scale of the simulation initially overwhelmed the boys— exactly as Hunter designed it and Fenn deployed it, with teacher Sara Jackson leading the charge and drawing on experience with a similar exercise at a previous school. Over four days, however, they developed immense confidence, resilience, and trust in their collective abilities.

“We thought we were doomed,” shared sixth grader Cole Grattan, “but, in the end, my impression was that we can solve most problems.” Classmate Hudson McCullough agreed. “This was about working together to accomplish things that people can’t do in the real world.”

Students entered the World Peace Game expecting a competition about money, power, and crises. They left with an understanding that lasting solutions require empathy, compromise, communication, and persistence.

Reflecting on the experience, student Victor Gresty felt the game taught essential skills “you can use that aren’t taught a lot—working with others, collaboration, and listening to people’s ideas… It was a lot of fun. I recommend it for next year.”

Given the overwhelming success of the exercise, the World Peace Game is anticipated to return for future classes.

“As we watched the boys lean in and grapple so earnestly with massive real-

world challenges, we couldn’t help but feel the spirit of Sua Sponte,” shared Middle School Head Kate Wade. “Each boy took his role seriously and cared deeply about engaging with his peers toward a shared, positive outcome. Seeing the skills we value so highly—imagination, collaboration, joy, perseverance—come to life so vibrantly was a powerful reminder of why we center boys’ voices in learning at Fenn.

We believe these boys are our future, and they proved we are in good hands.”

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Spotlight on Athletics The 2025–26 Fenn school year was a showcase of resilience, teamwork, and growth for our athletic programs across all three seasons. From the first day of tryouts in autumn through the demanding winter stretch and into a high-energy spring, student-athletes at every level of competition rose to the occasion. Guided by strong leadership and a commitment to steady improvement, the blue and gold excelled by achieving developmental milestones, putting together dominant, record-shattering runs, and securing gritty tournament finishes and championship trophies. Together, a collective effort and competitive spirit defined a truly memorable year of sportsmanship and athletic excellence. s u mm e r 2026

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Fall Athletics 2025 As autumn brought crisp air and shifting colors, Fenn teams rose to the occasion to begin the 2025-26 school year. The varsity football team delivered an exciting season with strong leadership and a balanced attack, propelling them to wins over rivals Fay and Fessenden. The varsity cross country team impressed with depth, consistency, and strong performances during an 8-3 season, while the varsity soccer team showed steady improvement, highlighted by strong goaltending and a solid finish to their season. The JV soccer team gained experience against tough competition while showing future promise, and the Thirds soccer team focused on development, growing into a more confident and cohesive group by season’s end.

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McGowan ’26 Wins Second Straight Roxbury Latin Jamboree Varsity cross country delivered a strong performance at the highly competitive Roxbury Latin Jamboree on October 29, finishing fourth overall as a team. In a field of nearly 150 runners, it was ninth-grade co-captain Charlie McGowan who dominated the race once again to earn first place for the second year in a row—winning by a substantial margin.

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Winter Athletics 2025-26 As winter unfolded, Fenn’s sports teams displayed growth, teamwork, and resilience across the board. The varsity basketball team delivered an exciting season with balanced scoring and consistent offensive production, while the varsity hockey team competed hard against a tough schedule, showing steady improvement and finishing strong. The varsity wrestling team excelled throughout the season, capping it off with impressive results at the New England Junior Prep School Wrestling Tournament. JV Basketball dominated with an impressive 12–2 record, fueled by strong defense, teamwork, and balanced scoring, and JV Hockey improved steadily, closing out the season with confidence and high-scoring wins. Finally, the Thirds basketball program emphasized development and teamwork, highlighted by Gold’s undefeated season of 7-0 and a competitive Thirds Classic matchup.

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Tye Reesey Wins Outstanding Wrestler of the Year On February 28, Belmont Hill hosted the New England Junior Prep School Wrestling Tournament. Fenn delivered an outstanding team performance, highlighted by ninthgrade captain Tye Reesey, who captured first place in his weight class and earned Outstanding Wrestler of the Year honors.

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Spring Athletics 2026 The spring season brought renewed energy to the blue and gold, marked by championship trophies and program-wide growth. Varsity baseball (10-2) led the charge thanks in large part to incredible leadership and dominant pitching, while varsity tennis (8-3) secured gritty, hard-fought wins over Fay, Rectory, and Belmont Hill. On the turf, varsity lacrosse battled a fierce schedule and claimed a second-place tournament finish, and varsity track & field shattered records with a flurry of personal bests. Our JV programs mirrored that success, with baseball riding offensive resilience to a 7-3 record and tennis improving daily to finish an impressive 6-1-1.

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Varsity Baseball Crowned Tournament Champions On May 16, varsity baseball won the New England Junior School Baseball Tournament for the fourth time in five years (2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026) at the Fay School Athletic Complex. After a 10-6 semifinal win over Rectory School, Fenn avenged two regular-season losses by defeating Fessenden School 3-2 in the finals, driven by ninth-grade pitcher Lucca Cobas’s exceptional 14-strikeout performance.

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Celebrating Graduation 2026 ON WEDNESDAY , JU N E 5 , A ND F R ID A Y, JU N E 7 , 2 0 2 6 ,

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of forty-seven eighth-grade and fourteen ninth-grade students. Presided over by Head of School Derek Boonisar and Board Chairman Andrea Darling, the ceremonies officially ushered the boys into the proud Fenn alumni community numbering over 4,800 strong.

“It has been incredibly rewarding to witness the graduates embrace our core values,” remarked Derek. “They understood the meaning of Sua Sponte by engaging, leading, and serving as honest role models to our younger students, and demonstrated that having the courage to take risks in the classroom, on the stage, and on the field helped them to discover who they truly are. They also learned the significance of having empathy and respect for all whom they have come to know.”

Complementing Derek Boonisar’s reflections on each graduating student across both ceremonies were thoughtful remarks from student leaders. Eighthgrade student speakers elected by their classmates were Peter Eriksen and Amali Freeman, while the ninth-grade ceremony featured remarks from Student Body President Peter Mokoro and Vice President Jay Freda. Earlier in the week during Prize Day, Peter and Jay officially passed the governing torch on to Fenn’s newly-elected President and Vice President for the 2026-27 school year, Mack Creelman and Taylor Fredriksson.

A Celebration in Song Music took center stage throughout the celebrations, including a surprise performance during the ninth-grade ceremony that recreated a memorable classroom moment. The entire ninthgrade class joined faculty member John “Fitz” Fitzsimmons in an unexpected rendition of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way.”

“We were studying a 19th century British poet, and I was reciting this powerful poem,” Fitz shared. “The boys were looking at me like, ‘Huh?’ I told them he was kind of like the Frank Sinatra of the 1800s, and I started playing this song.

A bunch of them started singing along, so I thought we might recreate that moment right here.” An equally special moment was an impromptu rehearsal of the song in Ward Hall before the ninthgrade ceremony, with boys locking arms and swaying to the melodious sounds of Fitz’s acoustic guitar.

Graduates Nathan Cheboryot, Jay Freda, and Ian Oblak also performed a sweet rendition of “Send Me On My Way” by Rusted Root at the ninth-grade ceremony. Ross Wein’s inspired solo of “Seasons of Love” by Jonathan Larson and Nathan Qu’s violin rendition of “Ashokan Farewell” by Jay Ungar with accompaniment from music teacher Heather Stewart marked equally special moments at the eighth-grade ceremony. The Fenn Band and Treble Chorus

also impressed during the eighth-grade ceremony, as did Virginia Morales on the French Horn in “Horn Pipe from Water Music” by Handel with Heather Stewart and Maggie Magner and Liz Wei offering “You’ve Got A Friend” by James Taylor.

Leaving a Legacy With music deeply woven into the Fenn School experience for all boys, this year’s Class Gift from the ninth grade was particularly fitting. As the final graduation ceremony drew to a close, Class Gift Committee representatives Calvin Lindgren and George Triant presented a financial contribution toward the new and improved Fenn Song Book that is currently in production.

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“Fenn has shaped me into the person I am today. It has given me lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, and lessons I will carry with me long after I leave this campus. Attending this school has truly been a blessing.”

– Amali Freeman, eighth-grade student speaker ’23

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“Fenn is a special place where there is something for everyone.

We all came here because we were looking for something: maybe people with similar interests or the opportunity to participate in a competitive athletic program. Whoever you are, there is something for you to find here. There are not many places where you can arrive and immediately fit in, be supported, and thrive. Fenn is among those few places.”

– Peter Eriksen, eighth-grade student speaker

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“My time at Fenn has been unforgettable ... and it was the people who made my time truly special. Whether on the field or in a classroom, different adults made a huge difference.

Because of your kindness and dedication, you made this a special place for all of us.”

– Peter Mokoro, ninth-grade student body president

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“As we leave this chapter behind, we’re all stepping into different stories and futures.

No matter where life takes us, I hope we remember the lessons we learned here: support the people around you, take risks, stay true to yourself, and keep moving forward even when things get difficult.”

– Jay Freda, ninth-grade student body vice president

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Nathan Sinji Muthomi Cheboryot

Calvin Sullivan Lindgren

Wyatt Cameron Reynolds

Lucca Joseph Cobas

Charles Keene McGowan

Westley Tioseco Roehl

Jason Thomas Freda

Ngwa Peter Mokoro

Alexander Wolf Sureau

Levi Benjamin Jacobs

Ian Tucker Oblak

George Herbin Triant

Thomas John Lichoulas

Tye Jameson Reesey

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G R A D U A T E S Leo Isaac Adida Ronan Berk Akbudak Ian James Akehurst-Moore Benjamin Avram Amariglio Benjamin David Beresford Asher Erickson Brown Elijah Gutfeld Brown Thomas Robert Carroll Robert Wilhelm Napoleon Collings Edward Thomas Dunn Matthew Jerry Durkin Ashden Robert Duverné

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Peter Boden Eriksen Amali Journey Freeman William Francis Galati Kevin Yufan Hou Michael Thomas Jammen John Hastings Jephson Baxter Becker Joyce Conor Bennett Kennedy Miles Walter Kimmell Simon Robert Kolodziej Maxwell Kpissay Ryker James Kraai

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Ethan Alexander Lee Shepard Arthur Dwyer Leonard Ryan Liu Owen Daniel Manthripragada Lorenzo Vijay Marwaha Alvarez Aaron Samuel Newman Max Nelson Peddar Raffaele Pisano Dominic Joseph Puntin Nathan Qu Charles Philip Rodday Oliver Hua Kai Schnelldorfer

2 0 2 7 Felix Emile Shutzer Preston Joseph Simon Benjamin Michael Soliman Burke Maury Stanley Travis Richard Stuart Alexander Leighton Walker Donald Renlang Wallace Thomas You-Jun Wang Ross Hayden Wein Suowei William Wu Wilder Grey Wyman-Jones

Schools Our Fenn Graduates Will Attend Acton-Boxborough Regional High School

Gann Academy

Phillips Exeter Academy

Arlington High School

Groton School

Pingree School

Austin Preparatory School

Groton-Dunstable High School

Pomfret School

Boston College High School

Holderness School

St. George’s School

Boston University Academy

Kimball Union Academy

St. Sebastian’s School

Brewster Academy

Lawrence Academy

Tabor Academy

Brooks School

Lexington High School

The Cate School

Concord Academy

Manchester High School West

The Governor’s Academy

Concord-Carlisle High School

Middlesex School

The Hotchkiss School

Culver Academy

New Hampton School

The Rivers School

Deerfield Academy

Phillips Academy - Andover

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Awards and Prizes J OIN U S IN CONG R A TU LA TIN G

these students for the awards bestowed upon them during Prize Day and the

Graduation Exercises in June 2026. We applaud them for their academic successes, as well as their character, effort, achievement, and growth!

Faculty Prize (Fenn’s highest honor, recognizing ninth graders for their character and involvement in school life): Lucca Cobas

Lovejoy Prize (Recognizing eighth graders for exceptional character, effort, and achievement that enriched the life of the school): Leo Adida and Peter Eriksen

Walter W. Birge III Prize for Philanthropy and Support of the Fenn Community (Recognizing ninth graders for exceptional community service and helpfulness to teachers and peers): Jay Freda and Ian Oblak

Mark Biscoe Award (Recognizing ninth graders for noteworthy personal growth and citizenship): Tye Reesey

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Austen Fox Riggs Award (Given in memory of Austen, a Fenn student from the class of 1955, to Lower School students who most resemble “Autie” in their helpful effort contributed in work and play): Jacob Amariglio, Jacob Dumont, Mateo Mariotti, Jack Ward

Philip S. Burbank ’36 Prize (Recognizing graduates with generous and unselfish spirits who helped to foster the success, happiness, and self-esteem of teammates): Levi Jacobs, Peter Mokoro, Tye Reesey

James R. Carter III ’54 Prize for History and Social Studies 8th grade/Matt Durkin, Travis Stuart, Ross Wein 9th grade/Ian Oblak

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Dr. Samuel C. Fleming Memorial Prize (Recognizing students who persevered in meeting academic challenges): 8th grade/Baxter Joyce, Ethan Lee, Wilder Wyman-Jones; 9th grade/Nathan Cheboryot

Kirsten Gould Arts Awards 8th grade/Trey Dunn (drama), Ross Wein (music) 9th grade/William Wu (visual arts)

Tete Cobblah Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Recognizing graduates who worked tirelessly to realize Fenn’s mission to honor diversity and embrace the ideals of equity, justice, and inclusion): Lucca Cobas

Alan S. Moats Mathematics Prize 8th grade/Leo Adida, Nathan Qu, Travis Stuart

Eleanor B. Fenn Modern Language Prize 8th grade/Leo Adida, Will Galati, Ryan Liu, Travis Stuart 9th grade/Wyatt Reynolds

David S. Huston Band Award 8th grade/Leo Adida, Ian Akehurst-Moore, Kevin Hou, Ethan Lee

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P.G. Lee Memorial Prize (Recognizing a graduate’s determination, hard work, positive spirit, and cheerfulness to his athletic teams): Lucca Cobas

Editorial Leadership Award (recognizing the steady leadership and dedication of the Editor-in-Chief of the student-run Fenn Voice literary magazine): Travis Stuart

Joseph A. Hindle, Jr. Science Recognition Award 8th grade/Ian Akehurst-Moore, Matt Durkin, Will Galati, Donald Wallace, Wilder Wyman-Jones

Lennox Lindsay Latin Prize 8th grade/Baxter Joyce, Donald Wallace 9th grade/Ian Oblak

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Millar Brainard Science Prize 9th grade/Ian Oblak

Service Learning Prize (recognizing three student leaders on the eighth-grade Service Learning Advisory Board for their commitment to volunteering, positive attitudes, and exceptional example set for other students): Trey Dunn, Dominic Puntin, Felix Shutzer

William O. Travers Writing Contest (4th grade) Fiction/Hayes Corcoran, Non-fiction/Vinan Kapadia, Poetry/Connor Feldman; (5th grade) Fiction/Leo Willard, Non-fiction/Evan Shapiro, Poetry/August Powell; (6th grade) Fiction/Sam Chen, Non-fiction/Cole Grattan, Poetry/Jovan Acevedo; (7th grade) Fiction/Zach Silverman, Non-fiction/Drew Grattan, Poetry/Kannan Patel; (8th grade) Fiction/Mack Creelman, Non-fiction/Baxter Joyce, Poetry/Max Kpissay; (9th grade) Fiction/Lucca Cobas, Nonfiction/Alexander Sureau, Poetry/Jay Freda

Celebrate Our Student Work Scan the QR code to access the 2026 Travers Writing Competition submissions. We applaud all student contributors!

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Alumni News The Class of ’93 is looking at you, alumni, challenging you to join the ranks of former Fenn students who shared Class Notes for this magazine edition. Visit fenn.org/alumni to submit life updates with a click of a button! Enjoy the Class Notes ahead—featuring profiles on Gabe Greenberg ’95, Nate Edwards-Roseney ’18, and Harry Bertos ’19— alongside highlights from Reunion 2025 and a look back at an action-packed year of alumni events.

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On Friday, September 26, 2025, Connolly Dining Hall came alive with laughter and nostalgia for the annual Reunion Dinner, this year celebrating classes ending in 0s and 5s.

Special milestone recognition honored the classes of 2000 and 1975 as they marked their 25th and 50th reunions, respectively. As always, the evening was a powerful testament to the enduring Fenn spirit, filled with shared memories and lifelong connections.

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Alumni Connections: Highlights of Local and Regional Events Founders’ Night 2026 On Thursday, April 16, Fenn’s annual Founders’ Night celebration returned to the stunning Woods Hill Table in West Concord for a second consecutive year. Generations of the Fenn community—including alumni, parents of alumni, trustees, and faculty and staff—gathered to share in a wonderful evening of memories, laughter, and reconnection. A sure highlight unfolded when Head of School Derek Boonisar introduced the 2026 W.W. Fenn Public Speaking Contest winner Henry Liu ’29. Stepping up to the microphone, Henry delivered Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address with a level of passion and precision that left the room spellbound—and surely had alumni reminiscing about their own public speaking days at Fenn.

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On the Road: Connecting Alumni Across the last year, regional gatherings—from the Big Apple to the nation’s capital—connected generations of alumni and Fenn faculty and staff. A few highlights follow. Alumni, are you interested in coordinating or hosting a gathering in your area?

Fenn’s Director of Alumni Relations and Alumni Giving, Alan O’Neill, welcomes your interest and ideas at aoneill@fenn.org.

An Evening of Golf

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Boston Tennis and Racquet Club December 10, 2025 Fenn holiday festivities returned to the Tennis and Racquet Club in Boston’s Back Bay again this year. Holiday cheer with old and new Fenn friends was the perfect way to celebrate the season and usher in the year ahead!

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Young Alumni Return Home Fenn’s youngest alumni from the Classes of 2021-2026 made a strong showing back on campus this past year. On August 7, 2025, the Young Alumni Summer BBQ brought the boys back together for an evening of ever-popular Raising Cane’s treats, bucket golf, cornhole, pickleball, and basketball, plus reminiscing about their blue and gold days as they dove into the newest yearbooks. The momentum continued into the fall with more than 65 alumni returning for the Young Alumni Thanksgiving Reunion on November 25. A wealth of food and friendly sports competition was on the docket again, as was reconnecting with favorite Fenn teachers and administrators.

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1980 Alumni Class Senator and Reunion Volunteer

1961 Reunion 1965 Nathaniel Sinclair Weeks lives in Colorado and although unable to attend reunions, writes, “[Fenn’s] work is important and I hope you’ll persevere!”

Weeks recently published four books: Wild Dating, Teaching History to Fascinate Your Grateful Students, Maximizing the Miracles & Multiplying the Blessings in Your Life, and Destination Heaven. All are searchable on Amazon.

1966 Reunion Reunion Volunteer Bill Hudson, whud52@yahoo.com

Jon Cappetta, cappettajon@gmail.com

1981 Reunion

sister! Congratulations to the growing Neustat family!

1996 Reunion Reunion Volunteer Charles Najda, charles.najda@gmail.com

1983 Alumni Class Senators Andy Majewski, amajewsk@fas.harvard.edu Scott Van Houten, smvccc01@gmail.com

The Boston Globe featured Allagash Brewing Company founder and James Beard Award recipient Rob Tod, noting that his Allagash White is “the most honored witbier on earth.”

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1970 Alumni Class Senator and Reunion Volunteer Charlie Denault, cadenault@gmail.com

Matt Boger, mattboger@yahoo.com Brian Davidson, bw_davidson@yahoo.com

Zachary ’29, Davis ’31, and Eliza Neustat

1990 Alumni Class Senator

1971 Reunion Alumni Class Senator and Reunion Volunteer

Alex Zavorski, zavorski@gmail.com.net

1991 Reunion

Jamie Jones, jbjones@seamanpaper.com

1994 1976 Reunion

Alumni Class Senators Todd Neustat, neustat@gmail.com Breman Thuraisingham, breman_t@yahoo.com

1978 Alumni Class Senators David Brown, dhbrown333@gmail.com Bill Lawrence, lawrencewa@gmail.com

Todd Neustat ’94 and wife Lauren welcomed daughter Eliza into their family on November 5. Brothers Zachary ’29 and Davis ’31 are over the moon with a new

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Jimmy Hall ’01 and wife Connie

Jimmy Hall ’01 and wife Connie on Nantucket

Pat Mara ’05 and daughter Lily

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Maya, daughter of Tory Hayes ’02

Jan Santos ’07 at Chicago Marathon

Andrew ’09 and Ethan ’13 vanderWilden with Daniel Kramer ’14

1997 Alumni Class Senator Nat Carr, ncarr@fenn.org

1998 Alumni Class Senator Patrick Jones, patrick.jones.p@gmail.com

1999 Alumni Class Senator Ryan Connolly, ryan.connolly@ms.com

Sean Melia has set a goal to play all 350 golf courses in Massachusetts. He also founded Bay State Golf, a multimedia company dedicated to photographing and reviewing golf courses in Massachusetts. The Boston Globe has featured Melia’s efforts.

2000 Alumni Class Senators George Carr, gcarr4@gmail.com Matt Ward, mward@fenn.org

2001 Reunion

Jimmy Hall married Constanza Jeldes on Nantucket Island on October 4, 2025 in a small family wedding. Jimmy’s wife Connie grew up in Patagonia, Chile. The couple met in Boston and now lives in Davis Square, where Jimmy is an entrepreneur and Connie works in HR. Outside of work, Jimmy volunteers at the Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square and stays involved with Fenn through the Alumni Council.

2002 Alumni Class Senator Harris Rosenheim, hrosenheim@gmail.com

Fenn School Director of Admission and Financial Aid Tory Hayes and his wife, Rachel, welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Maya Emerson, on January 19, 2026. Harris Rosenheim, financial advisor and certified financial planner with The SGR Group at UBS Financial Services, Inc., has been named Account Vice President. The SGR Group was recently named Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Team for 2026. Xander Manshel is proud to share the news of his baby boy’s arrival. Welcome to the world, Nathan!

2005 Alumni Class Senators Spencer Lovejoy, slovejoy424@gmail.com Will Stone, william.l.stone12@gmail.com Pete Valhouli-Farb, pvalhoulifarb@gmail.com

Pat Mara and his wife, Katie, welcomed their daughter, Lily Alda Mara, on May 18, 2025.

2006 Reunion Alumni Class Senators Tyler Davis, davist.boston@gmail.com Luke Eddy, luke.a.eddy@gmail.com

Reunion Volunteers Tyler Davis, davist.boston@gmail.com Luke Eddy, luke.a.eddy@gmail.com Fred Essien, fredessieh@gmail.com

JB Henderson and his wife, Sarah, welcomed their first child, Robert Julian Drake Henderson, nicknamed JD or Jude, on July 24, 2025.

2007 Alumni Class Senator

Alumni Class Senator Jimmy Hall, jkhall4@gmail.com

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Will Joumas, wbjoumas@gmail.com

Alumni Class Senators

Jan Santos ran the Chicago Marathon in October 2025.

Reunion Volunteers

Jack Carroll, je.carroll10@gmail.com

Jimmy Hall, jkhall4@gmail.com

Bronson Kussin, bronson.kussin@gmail.com

Christian Ford, christian.t.ford@gmail.com

Christian Manchester, christian.d.manchester@gmail.com

SEEKING ALUMNI NEWS! We would love to hear from you. Please email news to alumni@fenn.org or enter it online at www.fenn.org/alumni/submit-class-notes.

Thank you!

2008 Alumni Class Senator Cole Fisher, percycolefisher@gmail.com

Cole Fisher and his wife welcomed William Richard Fisher on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Mom and baby are healthy and happy!

2009 Alumni Class Senators Sam Doran, saminthenewsroom@gmail.com Thacher Hoch, thachmo94@comcast.net

Andrew vanderWilden, Ethan vanderWilden ’13, and Daniel Kramer ’14 ran the Madison Marathon in Wisconsin.

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FRAMING THE FUTURE: Gabe Greenberg ’95 FOR GABE GREENBERG, the journey into a career in the New York City art scene began in a vastly different landscape on the Fenn campus. Long before the era of instant digital uploads, Gabe’s creative foundation was built on film, patience, and classic darkroom chemistry under the guidance of long-time arts teacher Tony Santos.

“When Gabe attended Fenn, the photo classroom was located in the Farmhouse where deliveries are now dropped off, and the darkroom was in the space now occupied by the kitchen and restrooms,” recalls Tony. “We offered film photography only, and I remember Gabe enjoying it very much. Digital did not truly begin until the early 2000s.”

Beyond his time under the red safety lights of the darkroom, Gabe was a ubiquitous and vibrant force across campus life. He served as Class Vice President in his senior year, contributed actively to the Diversity Committee, and earned both an English Book Award and a Citizenship Prize. An all-around student, Gabe also made his mark on the athletic fields. He played varsity football under the legendary Read Albright, as well as JV tennis, JV baseball, and basketball.

“He was a strong rebounder who enjoyed the sport and worked well

with his teammates,” adds Tony, who coached him on the court. “Overall, Gabe was a good-natured and approachable student who enjoyed the arts. His enthusiasm and dedication contributed to the positive tone in his classes, and his outgoing personality ensured that he interacted well with his peers.”

Decades later, that same creative dedication and collaborative spirit continue to define Gabe’s professional path.

Crafting Images for Legends “My whole passion for photography started with Mr. Santos when I took a photography class at Fenn,” Gabe reflects. “I was particularly interested in the way that photography worked with technology … I loved using technology to help the traditional.”

He got his first hands-on chance to bridge the two worlds during high school while working at a friend’s father’s Boston photo lab, where the pair figured out how to transform old print photos from glass plate negatives into striking, large-scale prints. Gabe went on to study photography at Sarah Lawrence College under American fine-art photographer Joel Sternfeld, pairing his studies with college internships that crystalized his artistic focus.

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“I decided that printing was what really fascinated me—making people’s work look better than they thought it could,” he says. “I’ve really put my heart and soul into making other people’s stuff look good.”

For nearly twenty-five years, Gabe has thrived as a New York–based master printer. Operating out of Greenberg Editions, his boutique fine-art printing studio in Chelsea, he helps world-renowned photographers and visual artists—including Elliott Erwitt, Laurie Simmons, Mark Seliger, Katy Grannan, Deana Lawson, and Lou Reed—translate their visions into museum-quality prints.

His work bridges traditional analog craftsmanship and cutting-edge digital technology, from silver gelatin and platinum/palladium printing to recent experiments with fiber lasers for copper-plate photogravures and a new digital mezzotint process. For the platinum/palladium work, he and a partner remain the only commercial New York City printers engaging in the painstaking, 19th-century photographic process.

Gabe has also shared his expertise teaching for seven years at the International Center of Photography and lecturing extensively throughout the industry.

“I have a collection of Fenn memories, and they’re strong and warm, and I think that’s what makes it such a great place. I know this is still happening at Fenn, and people like me are still feeling this way.” – Gabe Greenberg Master Printer to Fine Artist While Gabe has been content in the role of master printer, focusing entirely on bringing other people’s visions to life, a significant shift took root for him four years ago. He began creating his own fine art, driven by a literary line that had haunted him ever since he first read T.S. Eliot’s poem The Waste Land on the senior steps of Concord Academy as a student: “April is the cruellest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory with desire…”

“That idea of mixing memory with desire stuck with me for 30 years—the push and pull of looking backward, of nostalgia, of looking forward to what you want,” Gabe explains.

To express that push and pull, Gabe spent nearly four years experimenting to design a process that would

make a photograph behave the way memory does: shifting, restless, and reshaped each time it surfaces. The resulting photographs—aptly name “April Pictures”—are long-exposure, intentionally imperfect images that strive to capture the feeling of a place or thing as opposed to the place or thing itself. Layering of color and blackand-white elements creates a unique three-dimensionality to the pieces, according to Gabe. As his website shares, the work poses a quiet question: Can a photograph even be a photograph without requiring something active from the person looking at it?

This new venture marks a profound turning point in Gabe’s life. “If I can turn my career from creating art for other people to creating my own stuff and selling it, that would be a real shift in gears,” he says. “For 25 years, I haven’t had any-

thing to say, but now this is the kind of thing I want to talk about.”

Fenn’s Lasting Mark As Gabe embarks on this exciting chapter as a fine artist in his own right, he frequently reminisces about where it all began.

“As my Mom said recently, Fenn was a time that had a huge influence on who I became,” Gabe reflects warmly.

“I have a collection of Fenn memories, and they’re strong and warm, and I think that’s what makes it such a great place. I know this is still happening at Fenn, and people like me are still feeling this way.”

From the darkroom in the old Farmhouse to the gallery walls of New York City, Gabe Greenberg’s journey shows how a spark lit on campus can illuminate a lifelong passion—and continually evolve into something new.

April Pictures

Gabe’s first personal body of work To learn more about Gabe’s captivating art or to purchase a piece, visit aprilpictures.com. Each work is built by hand—printed, layered, and painted—resulting in a singular object. No two are exactly alike, even of the same image.

Also follow Gabe on Instagram (@gabeyg) or visit greenbergeditions.com.

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Matt Ward ’00, JP Ward ’22, Lyle Waldeck ’22, Brendan McCullen ’22, Connor Nairus ’22, Baze Kalisa ’22, Chris Ryan ’10, Owen Beauvais ’24 Garren LaPlante ’14

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Nate Crozier ’18 and Cam Fries ’18

Colin Balfour ’21

Will Skelly ’18

2010 Alumni Class Senators Drew Coash, drewtcoash@gmail.com Will Crowley, crowleywi@gmail.com Gabe Lekorenos-Arnold, gabelekorenos@gmail.com Charlie Painter, charlie.painter14@gmail.com

2011 Reunion Alumni Class Senators Sebastian Sidney, phonetic.mgmt@gmail.com Nate Sintros, nathaniel1756@gmail.com

Reunion Volunteers Sebastian Sidney, phonetic.mgmt@gmail.com Nate Sintros, nathaniel1756@gmail.com Oliver Johnson, olionjohnson@gmail.com

2013 Alumni Class Senators John Hart, jphart97@gmail.com William Robertson, wjrobertson44@gmail.com

Ethan vanderWilden, Andrew vanderWilden ’09, and Daniel Kramer ’14 ran the Madison Marathon in Wisconsin.

2014 Alumni Class Senator Chad Arle, chad.w.arle@gmail.com

Daniel Kramer, Andrew vanderWilden ’09, and Ethan vanderWilden ’13 ran the Madison Marathon in Wisconsin. In November 2025, Garren LaPlante competed in his first IRONMAN competition in Panama City, FL, completing a 2.5-mile ocean swim, 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2mile marathon.

2015 Alumni Class Senators Walker Davey, walker.davey.3@gmail.com Matt Hart, matthart00@gmail.com Alex Hill, alexbhill12@gmail.com Ben Zide, benjaminzide@gmail.com

Walker Davey visited Fenn’s varsity soccer practice in October to share his experiences as a three-year member of the

team before going on to Groton, where he served as a two-year team captain, and to Boston College, where he was again elected captain. Thank you, Walker!

Sammy Hankaoui received his M.B.A. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in January 2026, with a focus on STEM and life sciences. Hankaoui works at CRISPR Therapeutics, helping develop cell therapy treatments for B-cell lymphoma and autoimmune diseases, as well as LNP therapies for heart disease.

2016 Reunion Alumni Class Senators and Reunion Volunteers William Locke, wlocke2000@comcast.net Tad Scheibe, scheibetm@gmail.com

cancer research in Denmark. Will Skelly graduated from Olin College in May with a degree in mechanical engineering; he built and wore a functioning, miniature SCUBA system on his mortarboard. Skelly completed his training to become a technical SCUBA diver, defined as dives beyond the agency-defined limits of “recreational SCUBA” (e.g., diving below 130 feet deep, breathing trimix gas instead of air, or incurring a decompression obligation). “Because of the higher risk, training is very intensive. I’ve been working towards this certification since the early spring of 2024 with North Atlantic Dive Expeditions.”

2019 Alumni Class Senators

2017 Alumni Class Senator Nico Bowden, nicobowden@gmail.com

Charles Brookby graduated from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in May 2024 and is currently working at Neuberger Berman in Dallas.

2018 Alumni Class Senators Sammy Agrawal, samart.agr@gmail.com Sam Remondi, slremondi@gmail.com

Peter Bazos graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in May 2025. He works as a project engineer for The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in the Boston area. Nate Crozier (defensive back) and Cam Fries (tight end) celebrated winning the Liberty League All-Academic Team Football Championship while playing for Union College. Nate Edwards-Roseney was cast in the award-winning film Marty Supreme as a 1950s Harlem Globetrotter, alongside NBA legend Tracy McGrady and former Celtic Kemba Walker (see spotlight story). Alex Krusell graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in May and is currently conducting

Adam Ewing, adamrewing@comcast.net Noah Lippa, njlippa@gmail.com Surya Rajamani, suryabrajamani@gmail.com

Noah Wills graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology in December 2025 and is currently a first officer for PSA Airlines, a regional affiliate of American Airlines. Harry Bertos scored the overtime game-winning goal for the University of Washington to claim its first NCAA Soccer National Championship (see spotlight story). Bertos was also named a United Soccer Coaches All-American and a First Team All-Big Ten selection. Walter Brookby is a mathematics and data science student at Northwestern University.

2020 Alumni Class Senator Theo Randall, theorandall118@gmail.com

2021 Reunion Alumni Class Senators Ryan Bettenhauser, rbettenhauser@icloud.com Jack Doherty, jackpdoherty17@gmail.com Panha Sam, prksam33@gmai.com

Colin Balfour is going into his junior year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute studying robotics engineering. He is

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Dream Big! Nate Edwards-Roseney ’18 is building a life where basketball, education, and belief intersect.

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rom mentoring students in public schools to pursuing professional basketball and embracing new challenges, Nate Edwards-Roseney ’18 has always carried the same mindset into every opportunity—show up fully, stay authentic, and use your platform to create impact.

That philosophy was on full display during an unexpected chapter in his journey—his acting debut.

On a late October night in New York City, Nate found himself under bright lights running Harlem Globetrotterstyle choreography alongside some of basketball’s most recognizable names.

The cameras rolled as the cast tackled one take after another for hours on end. After only a week of filming on set, the scenes were complete.

Feature film Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow, called for authenticity, not performance.

And that suited Nate just fine.

“I wasn’t trying to act,” he said. “I was encouraged to be my authentic self.”

That approach has guided Nate through nearly every chapter of his life so far—from his early days at Fenn, to his work in public education, to his pursuit of professional basketball overseas. Whether stepping onto a film set, into a classroom, or onto the court, he carries the same core belief: dream big.

An Unexpected Debut Nate’s acting debut came through an unlikely door: his basketball connections.

Through ties to the Harlem Globetrotters, he was recommended by Bobbito Garcia—renowned streetball legend and iconic basketball commentator from the NBA Street video game series—who felt his game, presence, and personality fit the film’s vision perfectly. There were no formal auditions. Just trust.

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who naturally embodied the free-flowing style of a Globetrotter. Nate’s playing style made this transition seamless, even as the filming process proved far more demanding than he expected.

“A ten-second clip could take around two hours,” he shared. “You’d run the same move again and again, making sure it was perfect.”

Long days—often stretching from early morning until well past midnight—tested his focus and stamina. The pressure to execute flawlessly, especially on key plays destined for the final cut, was intense.

But for Nate, the experience reinforced something he already knew: preparation and confidence matter, no matter the stage.

Sharing the court with basketball legends like NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady and former Celtics All-Star Kemba Walker only deepened the impact. Between takes, conversations turned into informal interviews, moments of learning, and quiet inspiration.

“This experience showed me what’s possible,” Nate says. “Not just in basketball—but in life.”

Connection Through Education While the film experience grabbed headlines, some of Nate’s most meaningful work has taken place far from the spotlight.

At Southbridge High School—one of the lowest-performing high schools in Massachusetts—Nate played a pivotal role in a multi-tiered education initiative focused on student engagement, mental

health, and long-term success. In a school where only about five percent of students pursue college, the stakes are high.

The program is centered around mentorship. Clark University students like Nate, who reflect the demographics of Southbridge students, serve as role models, building trust through shared experience. They also lead life skills classes, adapting lessons to students’ learning styles—visual, auditory, or hands-on— to boost engagement, retention, and a willingness to take initiative.

The initiative also provides mental health support through the MyPiece app, which helps students track emotions, develop coping strategies, and reflect on their progress. Beyond individual impact, the data collected helps validate the program’s effectiveness—critical for securing grants and long-term funding.

The most innovative aspect of the initiative may be its $40,000 Sensory Immersion Room designed as an alternative to traditional discipline. Instead of punitive removals from class, students are given space to regulate emotions and reset—an approach that prioritizes understanding over punishment.

Nate also served as a mentor to a handful of students at the school, focusing on emotional regulation, accountability, and self-belief. The work was demanding and layered onto coursework, internships, and athletic endeavors—but he didn’t hesitate.

“These kids deserve someone who shows up,” he says.

Chasing the Game—With a Plan Basketball remains a powerful force in Nate’s life. After a very successful high school career at Chapel Hill Chauncey Hall, he took his game to Worcester, MA, to play on Clark’s DIII team. After two years with the program, he decided to take a step back, but not from his long-term dream of playing basketball professionally.

In the summer of 2025, he joined a professional placement team in Serbia coached by Ivan Sinjkevic of the International Basketball Federation, designed to give players exposure to agents and contract opportunities. After averaging nearly 20 points per game during the camp, he set his sights on securing

powerful and a passion that fuels him, may be temporary. Education and mentorship, he believes, can have a lasting impact years from now.

The Why Behind It All

a professional contract overseas. He’d already begun building an international network, connecting with Serbian coaches and even Nikola Jokić’s agent, who provided important feedback on his game.

Still, his approach was measured.

“I wanted to finish my degree first,” he says. “Basketball is part of the journey— but not the whole story.”

That mindset shaped his decision to return to Clark University, where he could create meaningful social impact through the Mosakowski Institute’s MAAX (Maximizing Adolescent Academic eXcellence) social development curriculum. Nate recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minor in Education, successfully building skills that extend far beyond the court.

Earlier in the summer, he returned to Europe in pursuit of higher-tier contracts, understanding that basketball, while

At the heart of Nate’s journey is personal inspiration. He credits his late uncle, a compassionate school adjustment counselor, with shaping his belief in seeing students for who they can become—not just how they’re labeled. That influence, paired with early confidence built through public speaking and leadership opportunities at Fenn, continues to guide him.

The overarching message of Marty Supreme—a relentless pursuit of one’s passion despite obstacles—mirrors Nate’s own path. From a college-bound basketball player to a potential professional athlete.

From a student to a mentor. From a dreamer to a doer.

“I want people to see that there’s more than one way to succeed,” he says. “You don’t have to choose between your dreams and giving back.”

For today’s Fenn students, fellow alumni, and families considering the road ahead, Nate’s story offers a powerful reminder: believe in yourself, stay open to opportunity, and never underestimate the impact you can make—on and off the court.

“I want people to see that there’s more than one way to succeed. You don’t have to choose between your dreams and giving back.” – Nate Edwards-Roseney s u mm e r 2026

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conducting a research project in which he designed and developed tiny drones inspired by bats to save lives in dark and stormy conditions. Balfour’s research has been featured in AP News and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Isaiah Langham completed his first year playing college basketball as a guard for Brown University. He was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week five times last season, making him only the fifth player in program history to receive such an honor in a freshman year. Teddy Stiga represented Team USA in the World Junior Hockey Tournament for the second consecutive year and was selected as one of the team’s alternate captains.

2022 Alumni Class Senators Timmy Smith, timothymsmith108@gmail.com Luke Waldeck, lukewaldeck@icloud.com Lyle Waldeck, lylewaldeck10@gmail.com

Gabe Fonte and Alexander Murdough won the John Mackay Bowl for Rivers School over Kingswood Oxford, claiming the NEPSAC Class C Championship.

Justin Graf was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators. He also committed to play college hockey at Harvard University beginning this year.

Both Thomas Livens and Charlie White graduated from Lawrence Academy and received Army ROTC scholarships— Thomas to attend Villanova University and Charlie to attend Georgetown University.

2023 Alumni Class Senators Tommy Doherty, tdoherty184@gmail.com Will Manchuso, wmanchuso@gmail.com Lach McCaghren, lachlan@mccaghren.org Tyler Wells, twellsie10@icloud.com

Liam Keane won the John Mackay Bowl for Rivers School over Kingswood Oxford, claiming the NEPSAC Class C Championship. Keane also committed to play football at Johns Hopkins University.

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Additionally, Will Manchuso committed to play Division I hockey at Dartmouth College; Jaxson Terry committed to play Division I basketball at Boston University; and Tyler Wells committed to play Division III basketball at Bates College.

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Phineas Clarke-Talhouni enjoyed performing as a ninth grader at Buckingham Browne & Nichols this past year. He was a proud member of the school’s acappella group and created the vocal arrangements for an impressive performance of “Country Road” with three of his classmates. He was also thrilled to perform in the musical Mamma Mia! in early March. Cross-country kept him busy during the fall too!

Alumni Class Senators Owen Beauvais, owenbeauvais@gmail.com Patrick Carolan, pcarolan09@gmail.com Jake Jones, jtjonesey225@gmail.com Ethan Pearson, elfudge@electionspace.com

Alumni Class Senators Ruben Lee, zshock1012@gmail.com Eli Waldeck, eliwaldeck@icloud.com

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Bertos ’19 Nets OT Winner for NCAA Title Under the bright lights in Cary, North Carolina, with a national championship hanging in the balance, one familiar soccer player rose to the moment.

On Monday, December 15, the University of Washington men’s soccer team faced North Carolina State in the NCAA Division I National Championship game. In a thrilling backand-forth battle, it was Fenn alumnus Harrison (Harry) Bertos ’19 who delivered the decisive blow, scoring the golden goal in overtime to secure a 3–2 victory and the program’s first national title.

“It’s an unreal feeling,” said Harry in his post-game interview. “I love these boys—every single one of them. They put their heart into this team, and we didn’t give up.”

Bertos and the Huskies capped an extraordinary College Cup run with wins over Oregon State, No. 5 SMU, No. 12 Stanford, No. 4 Maryland, No. 16 Furman, and No. 15 North Carolina State—a gauntlet of ranked opponents that underscored the magnitude of their achievement.

Washington Head Coach Jamie Clark summed it up best: “We live by the Bertos. We die by the Bertos.”

In his junior season, the Bedford, MA native started all 23 matches on the back line, playing a full 90 minutes

in 17 contests. His standout campaign earned him All-Big Ten First Team honors, United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-America recognition, and a spot on the Top Drawer Soccer Best XI First Team following the championship.

Murdough ’22, Fonte ’22, and Keane ’23

Liam Keane ’23 signs letter of intent for Johns Hopkins football

Ryan Brown ’25 and Walter Birge, former headmaster

Charlie White ’22 and Thomas Livens ’22

Nathan Xu ’26 and James Maletz ’26

Isaiah Langham ’21

Jack Garofalo ’25 and Charlie Whitmore ’25

Phineas Clarke-Talhouni ’26

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in memoriam

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families of these Fenn graduates, former trustees and faculty members, relatives, and friends of The Fenn School.

Christopher C. Badger ’73 November 9, 2025

William H. Basham

Father of Rob Basham ’77 March 7, 2025

Susan Hill Birge

Wife of Walter Birge, former headmaster and honorary trustee Mother to Jesse Birge ’85 February 16, 2026

John Bordman, Jr. ’43

Father of Charles Bordman ’85 February 5, 2025

Emma Barnes Brown

Mother to Alex ’18 and Liam ’20 Brown April 30, 2026

James R. Carter III ’54 Fenn Faculty 1970-2010 September 4, 2025

George C. Corey ’39 November 26, 2024

John S. Davagian II

Father of Jay Davagian III ’88 January 27, 2026

Donald C. Duncan ’42

Brother of Roger Duncan, former faculty Uncle to Robert “Bob” Duncan, former assistant headmaster Nephew of Roger and Eleanor Fenn February 24, 2025

William L. Kingman

Fenn Trustee 1968-1977 Father of Larry Kingman ’70 June 23, 2025

Richard Lee ’52 January 13, 2026

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Lucille Owens

Mother of James Owens ’72 and Ron Owens ’76 January 22, 2025

Brian Padilla

Fenn Faculty 2021-2023 September 30, 2025

Frederick A. Pratt ’46

Brother of John Pratt ’45 and Charles Pratt ’48 (deceased) November 14, 2024

George “Scott” Staniar

Father of Garth Staniar ’15 June 22, 2025

Roger E. Stoddard

Father of Chris Stoddard ’80 January 21, 2025

Charles L. Summers

Father of Charles W. Summers ’79 (deceased) December 30, 2025

Charles T. Swaim

Father of Dave Swaim ’85 and Derek Swaim P’20 July 7, 2025

Gerald Vigneron

Father of Peter Vigneron ’00 February 4, 2025

David W. White ’57 May 17, 2025

Herbert P. Wilkins

Father of Doug Wilkins ’67, Steve Wilkins ’69, and Chris Wilkins ’70 May 27, 2025

Celebrating Jim Carter On the morning of Sunday, May 31, the Fenn campus swelled by the hundreds as the Carter family hosted a special gathering to commemorate a life well-lived. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the Fenn community for showing up in such a meaningful way to honor their beloved husband, father, and grandfather. In turn, we will remain eternally grateful for the profound impact Jim had on the countless lives he touched across his Fenn tenure.

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