Marianapolis Magazine Spring 2018

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MAGAZINE Spring 2018

CONTENTS 02 ALUMNI WEEKEND 06 CLASS OF 2022 07 ALUMNI GIVING CHALLENGE 08 THE ARTS 12 FAITH CORNER 13 TRAVEL ABROAD 14 LEAP 16 CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATION 20 WINTER COMPETITIVE SPORTS 22 SPRING COMPETITIVE SPORTS 25 INTERNATIONAL DAY 26 A GLANCE AT STUDENT LIFE 28 CLASS NOTES 30 ALUMNI FEATURE: FLOYD CRANSKA COLE ’42 31 IN MEMORIAM 33 ALUMNI RECEPTIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Dan Atwood, Chairman, P’01, P’07, P’20 Joseph Adiletta ‘72 Alyson Aleman ‘89 Dr. Mehdi Anwar Charlie Baron P’93, P’95 William DuPont P’10, P’17 Ryan Ford P’13, P’16 Michael Herlihy Sherry Irwin P’09, P’10 Paul LaFramboise ‘79, P’07, P’10, P’15 Jim LaPosta Keith O’Hara Tammy Rawls P’10, P’12 Mark Russell ‘67 Robert Werge ‘84, P’11, P’13, P’21 EDITOR IN CHIEF: Rachel Rogers MANAGING EDITOR: Robin Stanley LAYOUT & DESIGN: Shelley Blair CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHY: Jennie Benedict, Shelley Blair, Paige Boisvert ’18, Meghan Cavanaugh, Monika Chojnacki, Julia DiNoia ’18, Kortney Drew ’18, Stan Godlewski, Abraham Gustavson, Hoi Ying Kang ’19, Christine McGovern, Nhi Nguyen ‘20, Joseph Parodi, Cosmo Quercia, Grace Rett ‘18, Rachel Rogers, Pam Ruff, Kellie Ryan, Samuel Sadowsky, Dylan-Ernst Schäfer, Yijun Shen ’18, Caitlin Sheridan, Zhewei Shi ’18, Robin Stanley, Ciara Wells ’18, Jin Xu ’19 COVER: Sophomores Elena Spangle, Eve Listerud, and Alex Stawiecki during Sports Day.

Welcome Compassion is not something new to Marianapolis; it is the Marianapolis way. Graduates emerge prepared to make a difference in the world. At commencement, I posed a series of questions to the graduates about how they might make an impact. How would they try to inspire or motivate others? What wisdom would they want to impart? What have they learned throughout their time at Marianapolis that could fill someone’s heart with hope and kindness?

While I asked the Class of 2018 to ponder these questions, they are certainly things that we should all think about. I believe these questions may also have a different meaning as you look back on your Marianapolis experience years later.

Every year I am reminded of how Marianapolis can have such a long lasting impact on an individual. At Alumni Weekend this year a group of 11 classmates from Mexico returned to campus for the first time since their graduation, and it was as if they had never left. Paul Lango ’68, celebrating his 50th reunion, received the first ever Alumni Achievement Award for his dedication to the School and

commitment to its mission. Through his various mission trips and volunteerism, Paul lives his life for others with content, compassion, and integrity.

This year’s commencement speaker, Mr. Keith O’Hara, spoke to the graduates about hope. He mentioned how the Class of 2018 looks like the world he wants to live in; diverse, caring, and full of hope, leaving Marianapolis or the “campsite better than they found it.” We should all aim to make our mark, to serve others, and live compassionately.

Warm Regards,

Joseph C. Hanrahan Head of School

ALUMNI WEEKEND

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he cold and rainy weather certainly did not put a damper on Alumni Weekend 2018. It was once again a wonderful reunion of class years that spanned decades, with some alumni returning to campus for the first time in 50 years.

On Friday, for the first time, alumni joined Eric Gustavson for a golf outing at Quinnatisset Country Club. Saturday, the Gustavson Track & Field was alive with the alumni athletic games. A little rain may have proved as a good luck charm for the alumni teams, as the alumni came out victorious in both the soccer and lacrosse games with scores of 4-0, and 12-7, respectively. The Ultimate Frisbee game on Sunday had a different outcome with the students winning 12-11.

On Saturday afternoon, Marianapolis was honored to have a color guard in honor of John Ferril ’65 who was killed in action on July 7, 1967 during the Vietnam War. His friends, Joe McCue ’66 and Dan Franklin ’68 organized the event and presented the School with a copy of John’s medals and a flag that flew over the Marine Corps War Memorial on the 50th anniversary of John’s death. John’s sister, Anne Ferril, was in attendance and said “When John

left for Vietnam, it was a very different time in our country, the anti-war sentiment made his decision a confusing one. I think I always knew his sense of fairness and honesty would make service the only right choice for him, even if it was the more difficult one. He always looked out for those who needed help. Chivalrous, generous, and brave.”

For the first time, Marianapolis awarded an Alumni Achievement Award to honor a Marianapolis graduate who has continued to carry out the School’s mission in their daily lives - displaying strength of character with content, compassion, and integrity. The inaugural award was presented to Paul Lango ’68, for “his unwavering love and support for Marianapolis, his commitment of service to others, and his leadership within the alumni community,” said presenter Susan Andersen, Director of Development.

“his unwavering love and support for Marianapolis, his commitment of service to others, and his leadership within the alumni community,”

Lango, who was celebrating his 50th reunion, was the first president of the Alumni Association Board. In addition, his commitment to service through his mission trips to Mongolia and Tanzania truly represent the Marianapolis mission.

Upon receiving the award, Lango said, “I was overwhelmed by the honor. I really love Marianapolis. I wouldn’t change a single part of my experience at the School. When I go on my mission trips, I bring a part of Marianapolis with me. I gave a boy in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia my sweatshirt. In Tanzania, I gave the pastor in a Masai village a t-shirt, and the same for the other three pastors of the churches I helped build.

Whenever I am asked to do anything for the School, there is never an issue. I have been on the Alumni Association Board since its inception, judged science fairs, walked seniors in during graduation.

There is nothing I would not do for the School.”

Following the award presentation, the alumni were challenged to reach the 100 gift goal of the Alumni Giving Challenge. Beginning the night at 84 gifts, the goal was surpassed by the end of the evening with a total of 104.

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CLASS OF 2022

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Olivia Acquaah-Harrison Spencer Courville Szymon Mamro Jacob Mobley Hayley O’Connell Olivia Sczuroski Rose Warfield 6

The Alumni Giving 100 Donor Challenge was meant to inspire graduates who have not previously made a contribution to the Marianapolis Annual Fund (MFund) to become donors this year.

Tom Dodge ’73, was eager to help Marianapolis build a solid foundation of alumni donors. He challenged his fellow alumni - if Marianapolis received contributions from 100 new or lapsed alumni donors, he would donate $10,000 to the MFund.

“As a member of both the Development Committee and the Alumni Board, I wanted to do something that would not only help the School’s bottom line, but equally as important, expand the base of Alumni that value the education and experiences they received on campus enough to support Marianapolis financially.”

- Tom Dodge ‘73 By the start of the Alumni Weekend dinner in May, 84 donors had been counted in the Challenge. Director of Annual Giving, Samuel Sadowsky, referred to the Challenge number in his remarks to the crowd and encouraged attendees to help the School cross the finish line. As dessert was served, Marianapolis surpassed the 100 donor mark and successfully completed the Challenge.

Alumni participation in the Challenge spanned the decades, bringing in gifts from graduates from the 1950’s right through 2017. Thank you to all of the graduates who helped us to complete the Alumni Giving Challenge!

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VISUAL ARTS

GIANT HEAD SCULPTURE Courtney Cryan ’18 - Frida Kahlo, Kaitlyn Dodos ’18 - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Sage Auger ’18 - President Donald Trump, Michael Hanrahan ’20 - Snuggles the Clown, Xinyue (Helen) Miao ’19 - Martin Freeman, Joshua Bussiere ’18 - Bill Nye the Science Guy, Tianhao (Lance) Hu ’19 - Father Tim, William Engle ’20 - President John F. Kennedy, Cole McKinstry ’18 - The Notorious B.I.G

SENIOR POSTER Julia DiNoia ’18 Wing Yin (Theo) Li ’18 Sabrina Godin ’18

SCULPTURE Riley Martin ’21 Architecture

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HANDMADE PAPER MASKS: BOOK ARTS Pink mask by Yaxuan (Lisa) Xu ’19 Green mask by Lily Madden ’19 Silver mask by Pamela Kalinowski ’18 Yellow mask by Olivia Panagiotou ’19

PHOTO Sabrina Godin ’18 AP® Studio Art

PHOTO Julia DiNoia ’18 AP® Studio Art

PHOTO Qiyun (Sophia) Zhang ’19 Introduction to Photography

PLAY & MUSICAL

THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY BLOODY MURDER

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SPRING DANCE SHOW

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CONCERTS

PEACE, LOVE, THEATRE SPRING CONCERT KNIGHT OF JAZZ

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CORNER

FAITH

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” end of the school day. These are what you might call mundane partings: goodbyes that don’t conjure up great feelings of sadness or distress; on the contrary, they make up the fabric of a normal day.

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raduations are always bittersweet as they mark a transition from one stage of life to the next. In Campus Ministry, we have spent the greater part of our spring semester considering the impact of legacy on those we leave behind.

What is a legacy? What does it look like?

In the Gospel of John, we hear a moving story of legacy: “Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.

When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”

Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home?”

It is, however, when we reach the end of a milestone, that saying goodbye can be so hard. What makes it most difficult, of course, is the unknown that awaits us on the other side.

Christ says to His Apostles: “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.”

Upon hearing this, Peter, the leader of the Apostles, was perplexed. He was unnerved. He was saddened. He was scared. And rightfully so, as he had just then found out that his master and mentor was soon to leave - and to where?

Well, he wasn’t quite sure, and he wasn’t yet aware of the great legacy that Christ would leave in his wake.

When we, too, reach the end of milestone, we are thrown into the exact same situation as Peter, asking, as he did: “Where are you going?”

And so what happens when you do not hear a response to that question and when your legacy has not yet been ironed out? Should you abandon ship? Or, even worse, abandon God? In short? No. But

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Placing our faith and trust in God may not eliminate the sadness and grief over goodbyes but it will give us the strength to move forward – and the strength to think beyond ourselves.

God’s patience is great, and this is born out of His unconditional love for each and every one of us. Of this, we can be quite certain. And, through His patience, God gives us hope.

Now, I can’t promise you that carrying on faith in God and having confidence in the “gift” that you have decided to leave behind will eliminate the tears, because I will still be wearing my sunglasses at graduation, but I can assure you of this: If you seek God’s guidance, He will answer.

If you seek God’s comfort, He will grant you peace.

The selfless act of leaving something behind – in this case – Christ’s own mother to be looked after by the most beloved among the Apostles, is perhaps one of the most profound acts of love – and legacy – to be found in scripture.

Parting ways is something familiar to most, if not to all, of us. And, we do it quite frequently. We part ways with our parents (or dorm parents) when we leave home in the morning, we part ways with our teachers throughout the day, with our coaches after practice in the afternoon, and with our friends at the

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

And if you “love one another, as God has loved you,” you will have moved one step closer to a place, not of “goodbye” but of “I’ll see you later.”

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if not, then what can you fall back on?

Where can you find comfort?

Jake Smith

Proverb 3 tells us:

Director of Campus Ministry

TRAVEL ABROAD JAPAN & SPAIN

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his LEAP Week, students spanned not only the United States, but the globe. For the first time, an international trip to Thailand was offered that extended from LEAP Week into spring break. It was a unique experience for the 13 students and two chaperones who embarked on the journey to Thailand’s Andaman Coast.

There, the group immersed themselves into the Thai culture, living with natives, and volunteering at local schools and ecosystems.

Rahmat Obanikoro ’19, from Ikoyi, Nigeria was one of the students on the trip. She was initially interested in the trip because it seemed like a once in a lifetime opportunity, and the fact that she would be spending her 16th birthday there sweetened the deal.

“It was not only cultural immersion and tourism that interested me, but the fact that it also had volunteer work included in it,” she explained. “I thought that would be cool to experience it instead of just going on a tour.”

Her favorite part of the trip was living with her homestay family. Students were

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divided into groups and stayed with families in the Ban Talae Nok village. At the home where Rahmat stayed, she had the chance to dine with the family, eat authentic Thai food, and learn the native language. The homestay experience helped Rahmat to learn a little about herself as well.

or two to do, would probably have taken them much longer because they didn’t have as many people helping them. It made me feel glad that I could impact their lives just by painting, and I could make their day better.”

“The homestay families didn’t really have much, but they were content with what they had,” she said. “It made me realize that I don’t have to have everything I want, and that I should be content with what I have already.”

Beyond the homestay portion of the trip, Rahmat really enjoyed the time spent volunteering. The group spent time at a local school painting a playground and the school building. In addition to painting, the group had time to interact with local schoolchildren. The group also spent several days working on a mangrove reforestation project by planting 100 mangrove saplings along the mangrove channel.

“I felt like I impacted their community, by painting and planting mangrove seeds” Rahmat said. “What took us a day

In addition, the group had the chance to do some sightseeing including spending time at the local beaches, participating in a night safari, exploring caves and jungles, and viewing wildlife up close on a long-tail boat.

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he first Sunday of June is always a day of celebration at Marianapolis, as the senior class says goodbye and moves onto the next chapter of their lives. This year’s graduating class, made up of 102 students from 10 countries and four states, will disperse across the globe come the fall, but will always have Marianapolis to bind them together.

There was a common message of hope interwoven into the speeches delivered on graduation day. In a time when it can be scary to even go to school, the Class of 2018 was told to remain hopeful and to be the change leaders of their generation.

Salutatorian Emma Sarantopoulos of Pomfret Center, CT, started off her speech by reading an excerpt of the childhood classic “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein, a story of unconditional love and how the tree helps a little boy succeed. Sarantopoulos compared the story to how family, friends, faculty, and other loved ones have helped the Class of 2018 get to where they are today.

She told her classmates that now is the time for them to give back, and be the giving trees, “Pour your heart out for something that makes you want to give it everything you have. A protest, a study, a research project, a family, a country. Give it all you have, because you have the rare opportunity to make

a difference. We have the opportunity to be remembered. Be remembered for something you believe in. Be a giving tree.”

Addressing the graduates as the commencement speaker was Board of Directors member Keith O’Hara.

Mr. O’Hara has a long history with Marianapolis, having previously served as a teacher, advisor, Dean of Students, and currently serving as the girls’ varsity tennis coach. Mr. O’Hara spoke directly to the graduates and said that they are the hope for the future.

“You are diverse, you are caring, you are the world right here in Thompson,” Mr. O’Hara said. “I’m humbled by and so very proud of your families and I am most hopeful and – in fact – confident that you will make the global village – that pueblo mundial – un pueblo global – a better, fairer, more diverse, kinder, smarter, cleaner place,” he continued.

Valedictorian Bridget O’Leary of Rochdale, MA, continued Mr. O’Hara’s sentiments on charging her classmates to be change leaders and to make their mark on the world, “If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a historically significant time period, this is it. If you’ve ever imagined yourself being on the front lines in the fight for justice at some distant point in history, this is your chance. If you’ve ever wondered how ordinary people could

have ignored historical tragedies when they occurred, this is the time to prove you would have acted differently. The world is changing now, and we are the ones who will make that change happen.

When they write about us in the future, let’s make sure our generation is known for compassion and peace. Every voice, every action, every person can make a difference.”

Following the commencement speeches, Senior Class Treasurer Myles Wagner spoke on behalf of the senior class announcing its class gift: a 3-D printer.

Student Council President Justin Quinones announced the Student Council gift, a Marianapolis knight mascot costume, to add to the school spirit with the hopes that the costume will be used “at events such as the Halloween parade and sports day, along with home athletic games.”

Before the diplomas were handed out, Head of School Joe Hanrahan bid his farewell to the Class of 2018. He told the graduates that he is confident that they will make a positive impact in the world, “Let your Marianapolis experiences be the rock and foundation for making the world a better place. By doing good and being kind. Now it is time for you to go and make a difference in the world. You are prepared.”

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AWARDS UNDERCLASSMEN AWARDS Fr. Stanley Saplis, MIC Award Emma McQuiston ’21 Fr. Timothy Roth, MIC Award Thomas Kennison ’21 Leonard George Budelis ’38 Award Lily Givner ’21 Fr. Mark Garrow, MIC Award David Mankarios ’21 Fr. Albin A. Sheputa, MIC Award Michael Acquaah-Harrison ’20 Friends of Marianapolis Award Brendan Phaneuf ’20 Smith College Book Award Nhi Nguyen ’20

Rensselaer Medal Bartosz Mamro ’19

Spanish Abby Cook

University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Medal Madison Webber ’19

Theology Elisabeth Villa

Sage Colleges Award Kathleen Joiner ’19 University of Rochester Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology Maxwell Hayes ’19 The George Washington University Alumni Book Award Molly White ’19 SENIOR AWARDS

Sophomore Chemistry Prize Alex Stawiecki ’20

Tom Perkins Art Award Sabrina Godin

Sophomore World History Prize Ethan Watson ’20

Computer Science Chengtao Song

Harvard Book Prize Chase Courville ’19

Chinese Elizabeth Acquaah-Harrison

Holy Cross Book Prize Grant Alessandro ’19

Dance Ava Dussault and Nora Ilacqua

University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award Kathleen Joiner ’19

Drama William Aldenberg

University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award and Scholarship Olivia Panagiotou ’19 St. Anselm College Book Award Quan Le ’19 St. Michael’s College Book Award Alexander Boligan ’19 The Gettysburg College Book Award Olivia Duncan ’19 Bryn Mawr College Book Award Maria Jimena Solis Quintero ’19 Junior Biology Prize Ke Li ’19

English Bridget O’Leary Gertrude Salvas English Language Sebastian Peska Fr. Albin Gurklis, MIC Mathematics Chengtao Song Music William Aldenberg Photography Julia DiNoia Physics Thomas Nurse Social Studies Samantha Gisleson

Eric Gustavson U.S. History Emma Sarantopoulos Distinguished Leadership Award Kaitlyn Dodos Marilyn S. Ebbitt Book Award Elisabeth Villa Valedictorian Bowl Bridget O’Leary Salutatorian Bowl Emma Sarantopoulos Dr. & Mrs. Joseph G. Adiletta Memorial College Scholarship Shauna Harney, Thomas Nurse Fr. Casimir Kuckell, MIC Memorial Awards Grace Rett, Myles Wagner Fr. John Petrauskas, MIC Memorial Award William Aldenberg John Kendrtarvich Memorial Award Myles Wagner Dr. Louis Loffredo Memorial Award Taylor Downing Marianapolis Alumni Merit Award Kaitlyn Dodos Marianapolis Service Award Katherine LeBlanc Mothers of Marianapolis Award Sebastian Peska Worcester Telegram & Gazette Award Samantha Gisleson Congregation of the Marian Fathers Centennial Awards in Honor of Fr. Timothy Roth, MIC Alyssa Harvey, Colin Hourihan Trinity Foundation Faculty Award Joseph Parodi

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WINTER COMPETITIVE SPORTS

WINTER RECAP BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL: The boys’ varsity basketball team ended the season with a 18-7 record, and made it to the NEPSAC Class B semifinals as the #5 seed.

BOYS’ JV BASKETBALL: The boys’ JV basketball team finished the season 9-2, with notable wins over Tabor Academy, Governor’s Academy, Pomfret School, Worcester Academy, and Wilbraham and Monson.

15-8 record. They earned the #1 seed in the Class A NEPSAC tournament, eager to defend their title, ultimately losing to Noble and Greenough in the finals.

GIRLS’ JV BASKETBALL: The girls’ JV basketball team had a short season due to weather, but ended with a 2-4 record.

The team was strong on defense all season and aims to work on their offense for next season.

BOYS’ IIIS BASKETBALL: The boys’ IIIs basketball team ended with a successful 10-4 season in which the goal was to develop players’ skills and enjoy the game.

GIRLS’ IIIS BASKETBALL: The girls’ IIIs basketball team ended the season with a 2-7 record. They had a great season of developing their skills and would like to thank the junior players for their leadership.

GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL: The girls’ varsity basketball team had another successful season ending with a

SWIMMING: The swim team had a successful sophomore season, almost doubling in size along with an

increase in the number of swimmers who competed in the New England championships.

INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD: The Indoor Track and Field team had a solid winter season, competing in the league and adding some invitationals to the competition list. With returning athletes pushing themselves to new personal records and a strong group of newcomers, athletes gained new experiences and challenged themselves to continue to become stronger and faster.

WRESTLING: The wrestling team saw a 4-9 record this season. Junior captain Cameron Alicandro won in the 113 weight class at the Northern New England Wrestling Tournament.

For full season recaps please visit:

http://www.marianapolis.org/teams

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SPRING COMPETITIVE SPORTS

SPRING RECAP BADMINTON: Throughout the season the badminton team took home two wins against Winchendon and two close losses against MacDuffie. At the tournament the team gave it their all and came in second overall.

VARSITY BASEBALL: The varsity baseball team had a successful season with a 8-3 record. They had notable wins over Bancroft, Portsmouth Abbey and Winchendon and was selected as the #3 seed in the west for the Small School New England Tournament.

JV BASEBALL: Although the weather didn’t cooperate for the JV baseball team and the team had to cancel some games they still finished at .500. The team worked extremely hard day in and day out and was able to see the fruits of their labor as they finished the season with a 9-2 win over Worcester Academy.

CREW: Girls’ crew had a successful season of team growth. The varsity girls lost to Westover in the opening race of the season, but rallied to defeat Westover on their return to our water two weeks later. They also had a strong performance at the Mayor’s Cup. The boys’ crew team maintained an undefeated record on our West Thompson Lake, besting competition from South Kent School, Eagle Hill School, and Thayer Academy. They also ended the season on a particularly high

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note at the Mayor’s Cup, winning their heat against Mystic Valley and their final against Derryfield School.

VARSITY GOLF: The varsity golf team enjoyed a successful spring season, capturing an 8-4 record following a win over MacDuffie School at the end of the season.

JV GOLF: This years’ JV golf team was made up of mostly new players; new to the game both mentally and physically.

Despite the inexperience, the team did have some individual victories and saw improvement across the board.

BOYS’ LACROSSE: The boys’ varsity lacrosse season had many ups and downs but the boys persevered and played to the best of their ability at all times. The highlight of the year was a 12-8 win against Lexington Christian; where the boys battled back after being down at halftime.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE: With a final season record of 6-5, the girls’ varsity lacrosse team faced off against old rivalries as well as new, always giving 100%. Throughout a season of challenges the solidarity and commitment to team was admirable.

SOFTBALL: This year’s softball team had a successful season with a record of 8-4, posting memorable wins against Cushing, Deerfield, Worcester and Ethel Walker. The team earned the #2 seed

For full season recaps please visit:

http://www.marianapolis.org/teams

in the Class B Western New England Tournament.

BOYS’ TENNIS: The boys’ varsity tennis squad finished with a record of 6-5-1. Wins over Rocky Hill (twice), Rectory, Eagle Hill, and Bancroft School were highlights of the season.

GIRLS’ TENNIS: The girls’ varsity tennis team ended with a 4-5 season.

The season highlights included two late evening, thrilling last-match wins over MacDuffie 3-2 and Beaver Country Day 4-3.

TRACK AND FIELD: Throughout a wet and cold season, both boys and girls track and field teams worked to get stronger and faster despite challenging conditions. Performances posted spoke to the physical commitment of the athletes and their personal record mindset. At the NESPTA DIII New Englands a number of athletes finished in the top ten in their events. The boys team placed 13th out of more than 20 teams. The girls team placed 1st out of more than 23 teams.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE: The varsity ultimate Frisbee wrapped up their 2018 campaign as State Spirit Champions, winning 16 games and losing 8. The Knights finished 7th in the State and 9th in New England. The JV team had a great season of building and introducing skills to new and returning players.

GIRLS’ TRACK AND FIELD The Marianapolis girls’ track and field team are the NEPSTA Division III Track and Field champions, the first time in Marianapolis history.

The girls moved up two places from 3rd in 2017. Both years, the team out performed its seeds and made history all over again. Head Coach David DiCicco said, “The girls have been working hard the last couple of years to realize this goal. I’m incredibly proud of their effort throughout the course of the season and their commitment to getting better regardless of conditions.

What this team accomplished will be inspiration and motivation for generations of track and field athletes to come.”

SYDNEY MASCIARELLI ’21, of Northbridge, MA, (left) was named the NEPSTA DIII Most Outstanding Female Performer at the NEPSTA Division III Track and Field meet. Masciarelli earned the title by breaking numerous records, including the 800 where she ran 2:13.94 which eclipses the former record of 2:21.44 set in 2009, the 1500 where she ran 4:34.72 which eclipses the former record of 4:45.19 set in 2012, and the 3000 where she ran 10:10.63 which eclipses the former record of 10:15.01 set in 2008. At nationals, she placed 12th overall nationally and first nationally for freshmen in the 2-mile (time of 10:49). In the 1-mile she placed 13th overall nationally (time of 4:58) and second nationally for freshmen.

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o celebrate International Day at Marianapolis, Sabira Moradi ’13 spoke to the community about her experiences growing up in Afghanistan.

“I remember the horror that shook me to my core when we passed the Taliban station,” Sabira said. “I honestly wondered what will happen if we got caught?”

Sabira attended Marianapolis for three years, where she became an integral part of the community as a Resident Assistant, Peer Leader, and a member of the varsity cross country and track and field teams. Ms. Moradi was born in Kabul, Afghanistan and spoke to the community about her childhood in Afghanistan and her journey to studying in the United States.

Sabira recalled being “transformed to another world” when she would go to the underground school to learn.

Her family knew that her only chance at freedom would be through her education. In 2002, Sabira was able to attend a regular school. It was then that her education really began.

When she was six years old, Sabira’s mother hid her underneath her blue burqa and took her to an underground school. At the time, Afghanistan was under Taliban rule and girls were not allowed to go to school. Her teacher was a former high school teacher and volunteered to educate girls in her basement.

In 2010, Sabira boarded a plane to the United States for the first time to begin school at Marianapolis.

“I was excited, nervous, and confused about my future. I had no idea what trials I would face,” Sabira explained.

“However, I kept remembering the words of my father who advocated for me when my family members opposed my coming to the United

States. He kept saying, ‘Sabira is my daughter and she will cross any borders for her education.’”

At first Sabira was nervous attending a Catholic school as a Muslim, afraid of what others might say about her headscarf. But she found a community that accepted her and soon she became very interested in learning about the Catholic religion.

“This journey has increased my faith in humanity,” Sabira said. “Without the many people who have given me love, support, guidance, and encouragement, I would not be who I am today.”

Sabira graduated this year from Trinity College in Hartford, CT with a double major in economics and international studies with a minor in Arabic.

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A GLANCE AT STUDENT LIFE

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CLASS NOTES

See what they are up to now!

Paul Lango ’68 recently went on his 4th church building

mission trip where he helped to build a church in the Vikawe region of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Paul always brings something from Marianapolis with him on his trips. Pictured: Vernon Smith, head Tanzanian missionary, Paul Lango, Pastor Alex Gomez from High Pointe Church, and Pastor Joseph Zagali, whose church they helped build. 1

Edward LaFreniere ’69 retired in March of 2017 as Vice

President/Editorial at the Marlin Company, an international workplace communications company based in Wallingford, CT after 21 years at the firm. Before that, he had been an assistant managing editor at the Hartford Courant, as well as its news editor and weekend editor. In college, Ed had been editor-inchief of the Maine Campus, the University of Maine student newspaper, in his sophomore and junior years. 2

Christopher Spiker ’10 is now a news reporter at WBTW-TV News 13 in Myrtle Beach, SC.

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Gianna Duncan ’13 graduated from UCONN in June 2017 and is currently in the graduate program for speech pathology at UCONN.

Gregory Senat ’13 was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens

Denise Daviau Henry ’78 and Moira O’Neill ’78

in the 2018 NFL draft. Senat graduated in 2017 from Wagner College with a degree in medical anthropology, where he was a two sport athlete in basketball and football. 6

Prom dates Moira O’Neill ’78 and Michael Mason ’76 met up at the National Toboggan Championships in

A group of Athletic Training alumni met up with Marianapolis Athletic Trainer Buddy Drew at the EATA (Eastern Athletic Trainers Association) Convention in January. Pictured: Pat Wyman, Anna Werge ’13, Serina Germain, Noah Aubin ’13, Mariah Aubin ’17, Elaina Cosentino ’14, Chris Alves, and Buddy Drew. 7

met up for a hike on Oak Hill near Concord, NH recently.

Denise is the executive director for Sarah, Inc., a nonprofit agency serving children and adults with differing disabilities in southern Connecticut. 3

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Camden, ME this past February. Moira was recently appointed the first Child Advocate for the State of New Hampshire. After a successful career as a defense attorney, Michael is now semiretired. He has settled in Bath, ME with husband Peter Murphy.

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ALUMNI FEATURE

Floyd Cranska Cole ’42

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loyd Cranska Cole ’42, 96, passed away on March 17. At the time of his death, he was believed to have been the oldest surviving alumni of Marianapolis. Floyd is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jean, four children, and seven grandchildren.

Floyd was a beloved member of the Marianapolis community. In the winter 2014 Marianapolis magazine, Floyd recounted his memories of Marianapolis, then known as Marianapolis College and the experience of attending classes in the Ream mansion, Carolyn Hall. Floyd graduated with his associates degree in 1942 and thereafter enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps (now the Air Force). He had always dreamed of becoming a pilot.

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“I was a very young youngster at the time of Charles Lindbergh, and a lot of youngsters became very interested in flying,” Floyd said in a 2013 interview.

“As the Second World War approached with the problems in Europe, with the expectancy that we might get into it, I thought about getting into cadet training for flying personnel.”

He was assigned to the 8th Air Force and served in the 452nd Bomb Group, 729th Squadron stationed at Deopham Green in Norfolk, England, as Pilot and Group Leader with a crew of ten. He fought in thirty combat missions over Germany between 1944 - 45, each time bringing his plane “Final Approach” and his crew home safely. Floyd received the Air Medal for meritorious service while participating in aerial flight.

When the conflict with Japan ended in 1945, Floyd decided to return home and trained at an air base in Florida. He later attended Trinity College in Hartford and transferred to Rensselaer Polytechnic

Institute where he received a degree in chemical engineering. Floyd met his wife Jean while working as a neophyte engineer for Monsanto Co. in Indian Orchard, MA. He left Monsanto to become head of the Color Department at Foster Grant Plastics in Leominster, Massachusetts. Jean, originally from Scotland moved to the United States when she was 21 when the war was at its peak. Floyd and Jean had five children, David, Blair, Craig, Judith and Ross, who passed away in 2006.

During their retirement, the Coles split their time between Floyd’s childhood home in Thompson, CT and Florida.

Floyd and Jean attended many Marianapolis Alumni Weekends. Floyd spoke about Marianapolis fondly, noting Marianapolis was “A good experience for me, a very good experience for me.”

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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace

IN MEMORIAM

James W. Harte ’83, 53, of Bennington, VT died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at his residence. Harte received his Bachelors from Siena College. As a teenager Jim was employed at the Harte Theatre and the Paradise Restaurant in Bennington.

Prior to his retirement Jim was employed at the Sherwin-Williams store in Brattleboro and later in Bennington. Jim is survived by a sister, Jacqueline Harte of Enfield, CT; a niece, Laura Pleasant of North Bennington; two nephews, Eric Pleasant (Angela Salmon) of Hinsdale, NH and Matthew Pleasant of Seattle, WA; and a greatnephew, Brentley Salmon. He was predeceased by a brother, John B. Harte III and a niece, Aimee Pleasant.

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PLANNED GIVING SOCIETY

The Marianapolis Planned Giving Society honors those who have provided a lasting legacy for future generations by including Marianapolis in their estate plans. Gifts made to the Planned Giving Society will have both immediate and long-term impacts on campus life.

Planned gifts can be made in a variety of ways.

If you would like to learn more about making a gift to the Marianapolis Planned Giving Society, please contact Susan Andersen, Director of Development at sandersen@marianapolis.org.

ALUMNI RECEPTIONS

BOSTON Left to Right: Jason Neal ’92, Eric Gustavson, Ian Zajac ’04, Chris Wilterdink ‘04, Jack Barry ’71, Moni Onikoro ’04, Pat Shea ’11, Andrew Teixeira ’08, Talia Nichols ’11, Jon Williams ’12, Beth Cournoyer ’12, Rebekah Linga ’05, Michael Jugenheimer ’05, Martha Mazeika ’93, Joe Parodi, Guest, Charlie Grab ’08, Sue Andersen, Rafal Lachcik ’12, Artur Lachcik ’15, Anthony Raymond ’08, Eric Teixeira ’12, Colin Duethorn ’11, John McMahon ’08

WASHINGTON, DC Left to Right: Br. Brian Manian, Head of School Joe Hanrahan, Alumni Association President Charlie Grab ’08, Dr. John Mazzuchi (former faculty) and Mary Mazzuchi, Daniel Franklin ’68 and Evelyn Franklin, Joe Gromelski ’70, Cathleen Casillo ’13 (Right) and guest Not pictured: Brett Marston ’90, Samuel Sadowsky, Joe Salcetti ’72 and Martha Salcetti, Gary Tremblay ’79 and Kathleen Tremblay

PALM BEACH Left to Right: Head of School Joe Hanrahan, Robert Dowling ’61, Rev. Deacon Donald Battiston ’60, Monte Berendes ’65, Charlie Ahern ’69, Glenn Lee ’66, Bob Pratt '68 Seated: Mary Berendes, Mrs. Lee, Pam Battiston

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MARIANAPOLIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL P.O. Box 304 26 Chase Road Thompson, CT 06277

Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Marianapolis Preparatory School

THE 39TH ANNUAL MARIANAPOLIS GOLF TOURNAMENT Tuesday, September 11, 2018 NEW LOCATION* Connecticut National Golf Club 136 Chase Road Putnam, CT 06260 This event raises funds to help Marianapolis provide scholarships to local students.

For more information please visit: http://www.marianapolis.org/golf