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to Kara Carlin, the School’s Athletic Director. “The experiences students have on and off the field, the discipline, camaraderie, and joy that comes from team competition, are transformative,” she says. “Whether they go off to participate in a D-I or D-III program, we should celebrate each student-athlete’s accomplishments.”
16-3 record. Led by a 12-senior roster, four of whom will play at the collegiate level (see “Celebrating Signing Day”), the Quakers entered the M.I.A.A. B Conference playoffs as the top-seed but were upset in the semifinals, 12–11, by Gerstell Academy, a team the Friends laxers had twice defeated earlier in the season (once on the road, 19-9). Coach Bill Ball, the Upper School Dean of Student Life, praised his players and assistant coaches, Rich Seiler ’68, Drew Wardlow, and Tyler Ferrara, noting that while this group didn’t achieve its ultimate goal, “it was a season that none of us will soon forget.” Adds Ball, “The team came to practice each day with a sense of purpose, but also knew they were going to have fun out there each time they strapped on their helmets. This group of seniors has helped create a great culture of
The lineup, from left: Ayris Akbay ’18, University of South Carolina, swimming, D-1; Emily Wolff ’18, Stevenson University, swimming, D-III; Owen McManus ’18, Johns Hopkins University, lacrosse, D-I; Anne Tobin ’18, Haverford University, tennis, D-III; Patrick Linehan ’18, Connecticut College, lacrosse, D-III; Seraya Makle ’18, Skidmore College, soccer, D-III; Ross Blumenthal ’18, Drexel University, lacrosse, D-I; Emma Galambos ’18, Bates College, squash, D-III; Stephen Bogusky ’18, Sewanee: The University of the South, lacrosse, D-I; Katie Capizzi ’18, Towson University, softball, D-I; Skyler Kessenich ’18, Carleton College, football, D-III; Carli Freeman ’18, Johns Hopkins University, lacrosse, D-I; Jordan Finn ’18, University of Mary Washington, soccer, D-III; Lauren Curry ’18, Auburn University, equestrian, D-III; Kavon Samuels ’18, Butler University, football, D-I; Helena Ware, Yale University, sailing, D-III. Missing from photo: Sydney Wilson ’18, Juniata College, field hockey, D-III. Please see a Remembrance to Stephen Bogusky ’18 on p. 82.
support, combined with a desire to achieve, that will surely carry on for the underclassmen in the years to follow.” The GIRLS VARSITY LACROSSE team battled through a bumpy season to reach the I.A.A.M. Conference semifinals. Although the girls fell short in that contest, players and fans had much to celebrate throughout the 9-6 season. Among the highlights: a 14-13 win against eventual champion Mercy and an away contest against Park School, this year’s other finalist team, in which the Quakes prevailed, 14-10. Led by I.A.A.M. All-Conference players Carli Freeman ’18, Alex Miceli ’18, Charessa Crosse ’19, and Maren Helmacy ’20, the team’s young roster boasts plenty of talent, according to head coach Mandy Hudson. “We love how our players constantly work together and strive to set the bar high and play above the line, and
this year’s team was no different,” she says. “We are looking forward to the positivity, talent, passion, and determination our returning and new players will bring to the field next year.” After a two-year Quaker reign — in which the M.I.A.A. champions were undefeated and won 17 consecutive matches — the VARSITY GOLF team finished the 2018 season with an 8-3-1 record and tied for first place with the eventual champion Jemicy School. Coach Paul Levine credits the team’s senior tri-captains, Teddy Llinas ’18, and All-Conference selections Cameron Matsui ’18 and Michael Klausner ’18, for their leadership and says, “I’m excited about the progress of the team’s returning underclassman” as they seek to reclaim the championship in 2019.
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