Marianapolis Magazine Spring 2015

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The magazine of Marianapolis Preparatory School

Spring 2015

Cover: Jake Collins and Nicole Day were the first recipients of the Congregation of Marian Fathers 2015 Centennial Award in honor of Father Timothy Roth, M.I.C., awarded at graduation.

Below: The Marianapolis campus extends far beyond Chase Road; learn more about the global classroom on page 3.

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In This Issue Board of Directors Dan Atwood, Chairman P’01, P’07 Joseph Adiletta ’72 Alyson Aleman ’89 Richard Androlewicz P’99, P’05 Charlie Baron P’93, P’95 Ron Coderre Dave Conrad 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 Keith O’Hara Raenato Patria ’56 Tammy Rawls P’10, P’12 Mark Russell ’67 Administration Head of School Assistant Head of School Chief Financial Officer Dean of Students and Residential Life Director of Admission Director of Athletics Director of College Counseling Director of Development Director of Summer Programs International Student Advisor

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Welcome from Head of School Joseph Hanrahan

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Live, Laugh, and Love: Celebrating the Class of 2015

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Class Notes

The Global Classroom: A closer look at the impact of experiential education at Marianapolis

M Life: Athletics M Life: Arts M Life: Sports Day M Life: Student Life Alumni Weekend Wrap-Up: A look back at the 2015 reunion event

In Memoriam Welcome, Class of 2019! Meet some of the newest Golden Knights

Joseph Hanrahan Karen Tata Doug Daniels David DiCicco Ray Cross Eric Gustavson Edward Sembor Susan Andersen Emily Schäfer Monica Vitale

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Principal photography: Mary Atwood, Michael Bodreau ’10, Robin Cassella, Zhen Chen ’17, David DiCicco, Katie Fontaine ’16, Brian Jacobson, Ben McVety, Cosmo Quercia, Rachel Rogers, Kellie Ryan, Bennet Sage ’16, Emily Schäfer, Liz Snape, Caitlin Sundby, Lydia Tourtellotte ’16, and Monica Vitale.

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Welcome.

At this year’s commencement ceremony, the toll of the victory bell gave me pause.

I have shared a unique journey with the Class of 2015; their freshman year was also my first as Head of School. In the early days on campus, I stopped alongside that bell and the lush greenery of summer. I could only imagine the joys, challenges, and changes that would lie ahead; each and every moment since has been a blessing.

Four years after we started out here together, the Class of 2015 will begin anew at college, bolstered by the courage and faith instilled at Marianapolis. And I will remain here, renewed with inspiration by the echoes of the victory bell. So many opportunities are before us; like the horizon for our graduates, the frontier for Marianapolis is vast and promising.

In the adjacent pages, you will read more about experiential education; the “how” and “why” of helping students learn outside of the classroom. These snapshots and anecdotes illustrate the evolution of instruction at Marianapolis. We have created a blended curriculum – one that harnesses traditional discourse, innovative technology, and hands-on exploration. In preparation for college and life beyond, students access a global experience that fosters appreciation for and curiosity about their world.

Captured here, too, are unforgettable moments from Alumni Weekend in May. It was an honor to welcome back so many Golden Knights for whom this campus will always be home. We have included the very best moments from the 2015 spring; everything from Sports Day to the Dance Show and the Spring Concert are detailed in this issue. And we share with you a glimpse ahead at the Class of 2019. Their first moments on campus are just weeks away.

Before the exhilaration of a new school year takes hold, I want to thank our dedicated faculty and staff. Their indelible influence can be seen among every student in the Class of 2015; our son Billy is one of the graduates impacted by these talented educational professionals. A “thank you” to our parents and alumni, too, for their continued support of the school’s mission and vision. May God bless the Class of 2015 and the entire Marianapolis community. Wishing you all a wonderful, refreshing, and safe summer.

Warm regards,

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The Global Classroom A closer look at the impact of experiential education at Marianapolis

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ex•pe•ri•ence

verb to do, see, undergo; to feel affected by

ed•u•ca•tion

noun the process of imparting or acquiring knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and preparing intellectually for mature life

For eighty-nine years, the principal features of a Marianapolis

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education have remained the same. Catholicism is the lens through which teachers instruct. Building character and nurturing responsibility are as important as solving any equation. And in the Marian tradition, students learn the importance of service to others – in one’s own community and throughout the world.

This fall, a student from Hangzhou saw a professional production of Mama Mia, the musical comedy featuring hits by 1970s pop group ABBA. In February, a student from Madrid became a “musher,” commanding a dogsled of huskies across the Vermont landscape. Before that, a student from Seoul practiced “lampwork” skills, shaping molten glass into tiny beads and sculptures. These unforgettable moments of engagement have taken place throughout 2014-15.

Yet, it can also be said that no two classes of Marianapolis alumni have received the exact same education here. The addition of one new teacher or the graduation of a class dramatically impacts the culture of a small community.

Likewise, shifts in methodology occur when new resources become common tools. So, what remains unchanged here, by time, teachers, and technology? At Marianapolis, the learning process is defined by its faculty and students – and the “classroom” is universal.

English as a Second Language teacher Maria Viens helped launch Marianapolis’ experiential learning program more than a decade ago. The very first drop in the bucket was “Experience Spring Learning” or ESL Week, which took students across the country to explore points of interest in North America. The journey was limited, however, to nonnative speakers and their instructors; it was an investigation of American culture, but not explicitly an integration into it.

A Formula For Success Experiential education is at the very heart of Marianapolis culture. Traditions like Rake Day remind us that learningby-doing is as commonplace here as conventional classroom study. Whether navigating sites in Boston on a scavenger hunt, or discussing the Battle of Gettysburg with Mr. Gustavson, the goal is definitive: for every student to feel affected by the process of acquiring knowledge.

The focus on inclusion came later, with an emphasis on shorter weekend trips. “Some of the boarding students were looking for more to do on the weekends,” Mrs. Viens recalled.

“I said, ‘I’m going to see if we can go on a field trip.’” She secured permission, and it was that visit to Old Sturbridge Village that would help launch an entire EL curriculum.

Their off-campus adventure was more than just fun. Practicing blacksmithing and farming coupled sensory understanding with English language practice; the international students learned by trying. The impact – and possibilities – were immediately evident. Mrs. Viens ran with the concept, and soon, the program blossomed. Subsequent iterations evolved, most recently integrating all underclassmen, international students, and student leaders. Soon, aspects of pedagogy started to shift all over campus. The Academic Office reconsidered “ESL Week,” shaping it into “L.E.A.P. Week” to promote cross-country learning opportunities for all 400

As Head of School Joseph Hanrahan explained, “Philosophical adaptability supports student growth. Our teachers take a blended curricular approach, connecting classroom discourse with real-world experience for a potent, lasting impact on every student.”

Indeed, a combination of instructional methods is ideal for retention of information. Hands-on learning orchestrates a shift from principle to practice, from concept to skill. And in the case of Marianapolis, it simultaneously unites a diverse community of learners.

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Marianapolis students. And the annual March break trips abroad honed in on fostering appreciation for each destination by creating chances for visitors to genuinely participate in its culture.

Marianapolis students have – and can. “Students forge new friendships while enjoying something language-based but not assessment-based,” said Mrs. Viens. “They’re learning together through incredible shared life experiences - trips that are truly ‘bucket list’ good.”

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“As our ESL numbers increased,” Mrs. Viens explained, “so did the need for really strong relationship-building between international and American students.”

As the scope of EL trip programming expanded, so did the L.E.A.P. Week concept. Since including all students, L.E.A.P. Week sessions have sent Golden Knights to over 25 states and countries. Alongside their teachers, students have toured the nation’s capitol, hiked the Appalachian trail, and swam with dolphins. Because it is an extended exploration, participants have time to be introspective about the experience, gaining perspective on their own role in the world.

Students “mix up” seating on the bus during travel, so they can discuss the new experience with someone they may not know well. After all, not everyone has hung upside down for anti-gravity yoga, or can cook a 5-course gourmet meal. But

Sometimes, students find themselves humbled by the exposure to new cultures. “The trip to Puerto Rico was fascinating in terms of how many new things I came into contact with,” shared senior Yidi Chen. “It was eye-opening to see a totally

Today, 30 weekends in the school year have an EL trip leaving campus. Each trip is preceded by a meeting to discuss logistics and orient participants with each other.

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different lifestyle compared to my own. It refreshed my mind from daily concerns and added a brand new perspective to my experiences abroad.”

Appalachia allowed us to take up temporary residence in one of the most well-hidden examples of poverty in America.

Our work in Kermit brought us into the lives of inspirational people - young and old - from whom we learned, grew, and shared an experience that will resonate for a lifetime.”

Other times, students learn that one person’s time and effort can make an impact that resonates for many. Junior Sage Latour was one of 24 students to visit Kermit, West Virginia with Mission: Appalachia. Participants volunteered at the food bank, read to children at the after school program, and helped local stores and offices with clerical tasks. But as Latour noted, the generosity was reciprocated: “The people of Kermit showed us such compassion and appreciation. They manage to put a smile on their faces and come together as a community to combat individual and group challenges. It inspired me to become more involved locally, to help those who are less fortunate nearby.”

With L.E.A.P. Week ending each year as spring vacation begins, many students simply return home to relax. More than 50 Marianapolis community members, however, turn right back around to travel again, seeing more of the world over the course of two weeks. Recent trips have ventured to Italy, Australia, China, and Spain. This year’s destinations: Japan and Costa Rica.

When natives of the country visited speak a language taught at Marianapolis, the curricular value is immense. Modern Languages faculty Bei Zhang hosted the 2014 trip to China; among the attendees were her Chinese language students.

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the Forbidden City and Torra Cotta Warriors that they had learned about in class,” Ms. Zhang noted. “The trip also provided them the opportunity to practice Chinese with native speakers in real-life settings and immerse themselves in the culture. They were inspired by the real-life application of their knowledge. Many students have decided to major in Chinese at the college level and hope to study abroad in China.”

World travel, at a fundamental level, exposes students to lifestyles separate from their own. Senior Meghan Lauzé shared, “For Costa Ricans, the phrase ‘pura vida’ translates roughly to ‘life is good.’ As I strolled through the bustling streets of La Fortuna, eating gelato and chatting with local shopkeepers in Spanish, I experienced firsthand how ‘pura vida’ life can truly be.”

And journeying abroad pushes students to experience healthy discomfort in the safety of good company. Noted senior ​ Chance Jackson, “Japan was such a beautiful, clean country full of the most polite people I have ever met. Along the way, I made friends with people I had gone to school with for years but had not yet gotten to know well. I could not be more grateful for the experience.”

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The Future of Experiential Education As the school embraces the impact of experiential learning, programmatic integration will broaden. Explained Mr. Hanrahan, “Adolescents have grown up with constant and varied stimuli; hands-on access to information ensures they retain what is important.”

On the horizon are curricular additions that will allow students to focus on areas of intellectual curiosity. Admission Director Ray Cross noted, “We have students applying and matriculating to Marianapolis with dynamic interests outside the topics covered in core academic subjects. We continually find ways to nurture those passions, so that students are not just ready for college – they’re ready for life beyond the classroom.”

Added Mr. Hanrahan, “If you have the entrepreneurial spirit, we want to enhance it. If you are fascinated by figuring out how mechanisms work, we want to share that exploration. If you see an aspect of your community that you can improve, we want to join you in the effort.”

Experiential curricula continue to evolve, with the introduction of new EL, L.E.A.P., and international destinations for 2016.

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Live, Laugh, and Love

Sunday the seventh of June was a perfect day from beginning to end. Every senior’s name, from “Abdien” through “Zhou,” reverbarated above the applause from family and friends.

Countless towns from around the globe were represented with each diploma distributed: Atizapan de Saragoza, Bronx, Cranston, Dalian, Eastford... And as the commencement ceremony concluded, students paused to recall a fundamental truth they knew from their first day of high school: these years at Marianapolis had been, above all else, about forging lifelong – and unforgettable – relationships.

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It was a day to reminisce, to reflect, and to look forward.

The Victory Bell tolled for each senior, signaling their transition from Marianapolis students to alumni.

Meanwhile, friends and family looked on as the children that began classes here just a few years ago completed the evolution into distinguished men and women.

track and field project.

“We hope to leave our mark on the school in a way that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle,” said Senior Class Representative Elizabeth Sisko.

“We also wish great future success and growth to our many sports programs.”

The commencement speaker was Very Rev. Kazimierz Chwalek, M.I.C. Provincial Superior of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, B.V.M., Mother of Mercy Province in the United States. He told the graduates to not just be true to themselves, but specifically to the self that “God has made and intended you to be.”

The 88th class of Golden Knights included 98 students from four states and ten countries. Next year, they will spread further across the country, attending college in over 20 different states across the U.S..

In her address to peers, salutatorian Meghan Lauzé reflected about how the graduates had blossomed into “classy and confident young adults.”

“Here at Marianapolis, you have received not only a great education of social and natural sciences, philosophy, English language and literature, but also a deep understanding of what it means to be a person, a human being,” Fr. Chwalek shared.

“You have come to know that human life is a gift from God.”

“Here sit SENE champions and class officers, dancers and engineers, future politicians and future doctors,” she said. “Be proud of yourselves and your accomplishments, and know that this is just the beginning of great things to come.” Meghan will attend Tufts University, where she hopes to study either biology or biopsychology.

Fr. Chwalek celebrated along with other Marians of the Immaculate Conception as they reached a landmark 100th year in the United States in the fall. To commemorate the centennial of the Marians, Mr. Hanrahan announced the addition of a new senior award, The Congregation of the Marian Fathers Centennial Award, In Honor of Father Timothy Roth, M.I.C. The inaugural winners, Nicole Day and Jake Collins, were chosen by Father Tim Roth, who was also recognized for his 40 years of service as a Marian.

For valedictorian Chance Jackson, finding wisdom to impart to the class did not happen easily. It was the gift of Dr.Seuss’ Oh, the Places You’ll Go! that helped him to highlight three pursuits that all seniors must share: to live, laugh, and love.

Chance explained, “These lessons allow me to apply every classroom lecture to the real world in the pursuit of a full, happy life. I hold them dear to my heart.” Chance will be attending Boston University’s College of Engineering in conjunction with the Arvind and Chandan Nandlal Kilachand Honors College to study biomedical engineering.

Finally, Head of School Joseph Hanrahan addressed the graduates. He applauded all they had gained by overcoming a fear of the unfamiliar and getting involved in community life.

Recognizing the power of this year’s focus on service in that pursuit, he gave a parting charge to the Class of 2015.

As is tradition, the Senior Class officers presented Marianapolis with a departing gift. The Class of 2015 donated cardio equipment to the Athletic Complex, while the Student Council allocated funds to support the addition of a discus circle to the ongoing

“Make the world that you live in better by finding those places that need good and righteous people,” said Mr. Hanrahan.

“Whether it is in politics, law, medicine, business, education, or volunteer organizations – wherever life brings you, bring your life to others.”

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Jenna Tetreau, Alexis Solomon, Gabrielle Houssan, and Katie Lorkiewicz.

Valedictorian Chance Jackson addresses his peers with the help of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”

Shannon McMaugh and Adrian LaFleur take part in the traditional ringing of the victory bell.

Commencement speaker Very Rev. Kazimierz Chwalek, M.I.C.

Marek Vagedes ’17 with graduates Andres Castillo and Anna Maria Graham.

Steven Carlson and Xingchen “Michael” Zhou.

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Salutatorian Meghan Lauzé receives her salutatorian bowl.

Graduates Jonathan Bair, Ryan “Boz” Bernstein, and Tom Horvat.

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Qinyuan “Angela” Zhang, Zixuan “Zina” Xu, and Yujing “Betty” Zhang pose before the ceremony.

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Prizes & Awards 2015 Tom Perkins Art Award Shealyn Biron

Chinese Chance Jackson Dance Katie Lorkiewicz Drama Lorraine Smith English Kayla Kibbe Gertrude Salvas ESL Yixin Huang Fr. Albin Gurklis Mathematics Jiawei “Andy” Guan Music Garrett Downs & Yidi Chen Photography Medal Caitlin Cryan Physics Junhao “Steven” Cao Social Studies Rachel Roach

Father Timothy Roth, M.I.C. with award winners Nicole Day and Jake Collins.

Spanish Meghan Lauzé Theology Matthew Bellerose

Underclassmen Awards

Eric Gustavson U.S. History Chris Bouchard Distinguished Leadership Award Jake Collins

Father Stanley Saplis, M.I.C. Award Emily Maguire

Marilyn S. Ebbitt Award Yidi Chen

Father Timothy Roth, M.I.C. Award Yijun “Jungle” Shen

Valedictorian Bowl Chance Jackson

Leonard George Budelis ’38 Award Alyssa Harvey

Salutatorian Bowl Meghan Lauzé

Father Mark Garrow, M.I.C. Award Emma Sarantopoulos

Father Casimir Kuckell Memorial Award Artur Lachcik

Father Albin A. Sheputa, M.I.C. Award Dalton Bodreau

Elizabeth Sisko

Friends of Marianapolis Award Delia Hannon

Father John Petrauskus Award Matthew Bellerose

Smith College Book Award Alexandra Kiritsy

John Kendrtarvich Memorial Award Elizabeth Sisko

Sophomore Chemistry Prize Alexandra Kiritsy

Dr. Louis Loffredo Award Matthew Sabacinski

Harvard Book Prize Francesca Lupini

Marianapolis Alumni Merit Award Jake Collins

Holy Cross Book Prize William LaFiandra

Marianapolis Service Award Christian Adams

University of Rochester Frederick William LaFiandra Douglass and Susan. B Anthony Award

Mothers of Marianapolis Award Jiarong “Karen” Cai Worcester Telegram & Gazette Award Chance Jackson

Wells College 21st Century Leadership Zhepeng “Mark” Huang

The Congregation of the Marian Fathers Nicole Day Centennial Award, In Honor of Father Timothy Roth, M.I.C. Jake Collins

University of Rochester George Eastman Gordon Ellis Young Leaders Award and Scholarship St. Anselm College Book Award Reed Hopkins

Trinity Foundation Faculty Award Michelle Parker

St. Michael’s College Book Award Sage Latour The Gettysburg College Book Award Sarah Cavar Elmira College Key Award Chapin Cheney Bryn Mawr College Book Award Hannah Listerud Junior Biology Prize George Murphy Rensselaer Medal Zhangyuan “Vincent” Gao University of Rochester Bausch and Alex Murphy Lomb Award University of Rochester Xerox Award for Jin Feng “Jorge” Wang Qiu Innovation & Information Technology Sage Colleges Award Alex Murphy Megan Romprey

Legacy Family: Paul LaFramboise ’79 and sons Eric ’10, Jeffrey ’07, and Troy ’15.

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WINTER Boys’ Basketball: The Knights’ competitive campaign in NEPSAC Class AA concluded with a record of 11-15 overall.

The team played in 4 overtime games and in 11 games decided by 4 points or less. The boys were led by PG Tom Horvat, senior Ryan Bernstein, and PG Adrian LaFleur.

Girls’ Basketball: The girls went 11-5, qualifying for NEPSAC Class A post-season tournament play and ultimately losing to top-seeded Tabor Academy. Co-captain Rachel Aho ’15 and Caroline Soucy ’16 were selected to the NEPSAC All-Star Team. The Knights will return strong in 2016, losing only Aho and co-captain Elizabeth Sisko ’15 to graduation.

Indoor Track & Field: MPrep athletes shined in the Southern Worcester County Indoor Track League. Senior Troy LaFramboise excelled in the 50-yard hurdles; junior Reed Hopkins had a strong debut in the shot put; sophomore Chenyi Xu earned first place honors in the 50-yard dash.

Wrestling: While the young squad struggled to secure team wins, they earned excellent individual results. Junior Cory Pacheco won over 20 matches, while Harry Holte ’16 qualified for the New England tournament. Freshman Dylan Haviland was recognized as the team’s most improved wrestler.

Around the Courts: Boys’ Varsity II basketball earned the SENE Division II title, defeating Rocky Hill 53-37. The team went undefeated in SENE Division II and compiled an 11-8 season record. • Girls’ Varsity II basketball went 4-13, snagging a memorable win against Worcester Academy on three consecutive 3-point shots from junior Madison Snyder.

• Boys’ JV basketball finished 6-10, with wins over Pomfret School, Winchendon, and Williams School. • Girls’ JV basketball ended the season 4-6 with wins versus Providence Country Day, Cheshire Academy, and St. Andrew’s.

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SPRING Baseball: With an overall record of 9-7, the baseball squad finished 2nd in the SENE after a 1-run loss to Providence Country Day in the championship game. Notable wins this season came against Chase Collegiate (12-2), Portsmouth Abbey (7-2), and St. Thomas More (10-0). Leadership on the mound came from senior co-captains Billy Hanrahan and Ben Fitzpatrick. With over a dozen players returning next year, the team looks forward to an equally successful 2016 season.

Boys’ Crew: The boys’ first boat felt the growing pains of competing against stronger competition this season, squaring off against Bancroft, Pomfret, and Berkshire. Most notably, the boat earned 2nd place at the Pomfret competition, with the help of Most Valuable Oarsman Patryk Kalinowski ’16.

Girls’ Crew: With 2 boats on the water this season, the girls secured strong outcomes for Marianapolis. They earned 2nd and 3rd place in the Pomfret tri-school race, and 2nd and 3rd place in the Bancroft tri-school meet. The leadership of Coxswain of the Year Rachel Eilerman ’15 will be missed.

Golf: Led by senior captains Garrett Downs and Justin Kunkel, the team improved significantly this spring.

Individual wins from ’18s Tim Edwards and Zach Lewis were noteworthy, while the leadership of new co-captains Isabella DiNoia ’16 and Tyler Carlson ’17 will anchor the 2016 team.

Boys’ Lacrosse: Goalie and captain Jake Collins ’15 helped the boys’ team finish 3-8. There was no greater example of the team’s relentless effort than the 11-10 overtime win against Watkinson. The team looks for continued improvement with the leadership of rising senior captain Tim Saucier.

Girls’ Lacrosse: The girls’ program finished 2015 at 2-9-1.

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scoring 8 in the winning effort against Hyde School. To fill the shoes of 4 graduating seniors, the Knights look to promising scorers Marie Thibodeau ’16 and Emily Maguire ’18.

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Softball: Softball finished 4-12 this year, facing challenges on defense. Many games were decided by just one run: wins over Hamden Hall and Kingswood Oxford, as well as losses to Pomfret and Worcester. The young team was led by Cara Lutz ’15 on the mound and by Madison Snyder ’16 at the plate.

Boys’ Tennis: Finishing 6-10 and fourth in the SENE overall, the boys’ team welcomed leadership from Jose Casillas ’15 in singles and seniors Jungmin Lee and Jae Young “Kevin” Cho in doubles. Notable team wins came over Hyde School and St. Thomas More.

Girls’ Tennis: The 2015 effort ended 7-2; the girls qualified for the New England tournament, losing in the quarterfinals to Pingree. The team’s most decisive victories came over Miss Hall’s and Ethel Walker. Tennis loses co-captain Phoebe Reagan to graduation, but retains strong leaders in co-captain Marina Kawasaki ’16 and Di “Nicole” Xie ’16.

Track & Field: The Knights earned 2nd place finishes in contests at Worcester, Cheshire, and Portsmouth Abbey this season. The SENE Championships were no different; MPrep came in 2nd out of 5 teams. SENE champions were Chenyi “Heloise” Xu ’17 (100m), Hayley Garcia ’16 and Troy LaFramboise ’15 (pole vault), Adrian LaFleur ’15 (javelin), Dallas Lavallee ’15 (discus), and Yidi Chen ’15 (100 HH).

Chen was recognized as the female SENE MVP, while LaFramboise and Lavallee placed 2nd in the New England Championships for their events.

Ultimate Frisbee: The squad finished the season 12-27. They earned 1st place at the Barrington Tournament (Division 3), while securing Spirit Awards in the Middletown, Masters, and Chase tournaments. Captains Chapin Cheney ’16 and Zhepeng “Mark” Huang ’16 will lead the team again in 2016.

Sub-Varsity: JV Golf earned several individual victories this spring, including freshman Abby Cook’s first victory against a Rectory opponent. • JV Ultimate went 6-14, with the help of juniors William LaFiandra and Delainey O’Connor, earning big wins over Choate and MacDuffie. • JV baseball went 1-2 on the season, earning an early-April victory over rival Wilbraham & Monson.

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Artwork by Shea Biron ’15 Music: The 2015 spring concert featured performances from the first-ever Piano II class, including junior Di “Nicole” Xie’s rendition of River Flows in You and senior Yang “Joel” Liu’s arrangement of The Celebrated Chop Waltz. Other highlights from the evening included Shenandoah sung by the Concert Choir, Wade in the Water performed by the Freshman Chorus, and Smokey Robinson’s You Really Got a Hold on Me, performed by the Rock Quartet. To conclude the show, the entire department of musicians, singers, and faculty came together to perform John Rutter’s All Things Bright and Beautiful.

In both the spring concert and the senior showcase, Yidi Chen was a standout musician on the harp, skillfully executing David Watkins’ Fire Dance. Yidi joined fellow senior and violinist Tianhui “Tina” Qiu to perform Neil Gow’s Lament.

Dance: This June, over 50 dancers took to the stage in the spring showcase, “Back Home.” The evening event featured solos from seniors Maggie LaFontaine, Katie Lorkiewicz, Chelsey Reynolds and Gabby Woodruff. A tap performance featured ’18s Pamela Kalinowski, Kate LeBlanc, and Elisabeth Villa, Drinda Lee ’17, and Emily Loftus ’15, while instructor Kendra Sumner joined a small group performance of James Bay’s “Hold Back the River.” The P R

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culminating piece was set to Andy Grammar’s “Back Home,” depicting the transition of current seniors to college life as well as their lifelong connection to Marianapolis.

Visual Art: Among the mediums featured at the Spring Art Expo were analog photography, bookmaking, digital photography, painting, and sculpture. Above is senior Jiaxin “Charlie” Zhang’s panoramic photograph of Poás Volcano in Puerto Rico. Artists of the pieces below are, L-R: Xiaohua “Edward” Li ’16, Yihan “Wendy” Wu ’15, and Camile Harvanek ’16. Opposite, clockwise, are a photo by Sarah Spiker ’16, Yang “Joel” Liu ’15 on piano, and artwork by Yidi Chen ’15 and Katie Fontaine ’16.

Senior Caitlin Cryan earned top honors at The Scholastic, Inc. Art Awards for Connecticut this year. Her photograph “The Tree that Came to Dinner” won a Gold Key, an American Vision Award, and Best In Show for the state. A second of Cryan’s photos won a Gold Key as well. Also recognized at the ceremony were fellow seniors Shannon McMaugh for photography (Silver Key) and Jiaxin “Charlie” Zhang for painting (Silver Key).

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The theatre came alive again this spring with musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors. Guests watched in horror as florist Seymour raised a bloodthirsty plant that ate way more than it should. Directed by Trisha Bogar, the play co-starred Yijun “Jungle” Shen ’18 as the hapless florist and senior Lorraine Smith as Seymour’s true love.

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(1) Sophomore Lam “Cathy” Chan goes “no hands” in the House Cup Challenge: Minute to Win It. (2) Seniors Lexy Puhlick and Anna Maria Graham enjoyed their last Marianapolis Family Network event together, with mom Cindy. (3) Casino Night brought cardsharks to the Dining and Community Room. (4) Junior model Katie Fontaine shows off a stunning Trash Fashion dress. (5) The College Fair brought representatives to campus for students to learn more about options at the next level. (6) Juniors Kevin Tata and Samantha Ellis were among 200+ students to attend this year’s prom. (7) Jake Collins ’15 accepted the 2015 Distinguished Leadership Award from his House Head, Dylan-Ernst Schäfer. (8) All students and faculty came together to support the needs of local organizations and neighborhoods during Community Service Day. (9) Seniors grabbed a marker to sign the rock before graduation. (10) Sophomores Alexa Peralta and Denise Valdez enjoyed the end of year celebrations together. (11) Thirteen Resident Assistants paused before hiding all over campus in the culminating House Cup Challenge: RA Hunt.

(12) Science Department faculty “crammed” on climate change info before the “going green” presentation on Earth Day. (13) At class picnics, seniors Nicole Day and Chris Bouchard checked out the 2015 yearbook for the first time.

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Laughter in the Dining Hall, sports on the athletic fields, chatter in the Student Lounge: to current students, this is a typical day at Marianapolis. On a sunny weekend in May however, these sounds came not from current students but of our distinguished alumni, reliving their past and adding new memories to their collection of cherished moments at Alumni Weekend.

Now in its third year, Alumni Weekend, attracted over 140 people to campus. The most recent alumni visitors had walked across the commencement stage just last year, while the oldest visitors attended classes in the Ream mansion.

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“It was great to have so many alumni back on campus, some for the first time in decades,” said Susan Andersen, Director of Development. “This year was the strongest Alumni Weekend yet, and I look forward to growing this tradition in the years to come.”

The finished product of a collaborative painting effort of Alumni Weekend attendees.

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A common theme of the weekend was nostalgia. Whether it was getting back on the home field to relive a championship game or wandering the grounds recalling the moments that made their high school experience a great one, a sense of pride in being a Golden Knight was felt amongst all the attendees.

ekend 2015 Cover Photo: Members of the Class of 2010 celebrate their 5-year reunion. Top: Brian Barrette ’14, Danielle Tata ’14, and Anna Werge ’13. Right: Alumni from 1996 and 1992 pose for a “selfie” with Eric “G” Gustavson and Br. Brian Manian. Left: Christian Iamartino ’09 and mother Val Iamartino ’80 after the Alumni Soccer Game.

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Above: Jorge Mena ’98, Juan Carlos Acosta ’96, Br. Brian Manian, and Vidal Jaidar ’96 at the cocktail hour • Above right: Eric LaFramboise ’10, Ryan Krohn ’08, Christian Iamartino ’09, and Joseph Compagnone ’09 • Right: Matthew Martucci ’10 and Kiran Mullur ’10 greet with an embrace at the dinner • Below: Alumni children were able to enjoy a bouncy house during the afternoon • Jerry Beaudoin ’65 and his wife Sun.

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Above: Paul Chlapowski ’84 and Jacqueline Chlapowski ’85 at the Saturday dinner • Left: Karrie Hamel Meehan ’96 and Kaitlin Gaine Leonard ’96 enjoy the photobooth • Below: Class of ’05 members Justin Aniello, Christine Nadelman Aniello, Mike Jugenheimer, Rebekah Linga and Jessica-Lee Stefanik.

Saturday of Alumni Weekend was packed with events. For the first time, local business Artique provided a collaborative painting piece of the Ebbitt Gates on which all alumni could make their mark. Artique also led a “wine and paint” afternoon, culminating in beautiful paintings of a sailboat scene. Alumni were able to enjoy a presentation by the Thompson Historical Society, analyze their own DNA with science teacher Michelle Parker, and watch their children have fun in the bouncy house. The evening ended with the alumni dinner complete with a photo booth, cocktails, and live music performed by Ryan Whittenburg ’12’s band, Juxtaposition Jazz Trio.

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Left: The finished products of “Wine & Paint” with Artique. Below L to R: Michelle Parker shows Lillian Irwin ’10 how to analyze her DNA during “Bio Therapy” • Chris Quercia ’92 and Amy Cournoyer Quercia ’94 with their children • Paul LaFramboise ’79 and Nancy LaFramboise at the cocktail hour.

Left: Karin Frye Jacoboski ’88, Anna Stefanik and Jessica-Lee Stefanik ’05 enjoy some laughs while painting • Clockwise Below: Emily Gaudet ’08 and mother Mona Sansoucy ’75 get silly in the Photo Booth • Kiran Mullur ’10, Anthony Martucci ’14, Christopher Spiker ’10, and Matthew Martucci ’10 pose in the Photo Booth • Dan ’68 and Evelyn Franklin arrive for the weekend’s festivities.

A gorgeous Sunday morning was the perfect way to cap off the weekend. After a beautiful outdoor mass in the Page Grotto (pictured at left), alumni enjoyed a day filled with athletic activities. As the day drew to a close alumni said their goodbyes, knowing that they would be back to enjoy the fun again this time next year!

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Dew on the grass, temperatures rising, and the air filled with friendly competition; the weekend was chock-full of athletic events. Saturday’s main event was the soccer game, in which the current Knights beat the alumni team. On Sunday, the day started with a Fun Run! After the run, festivities continued on the field with Ultimate Frisbee and Lacrosse. The alumni teams came out victorious in both matches. Marianapolis was delighted to have Jack Barry ’71(pictured above in orange) compete in the Ultimate Frisbee game. Jack played in the very first Ultimate game at Marianapolis in 1972. The Alumni left a little tired, but happy to return to the sports they loved!

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L to R: Jane St. Onge, William St. Onge, Neal Dion, Lonnie Pola, Ed Seremet, Pamela Morrissey, Richard Morrissey, Carla Kuppe, Stephen Kuppe, Sun Beaudoin, Jerry Beaudoin.

L to R: Paul Sikora, Richard Langlois, Joe Gromelski, Roland Lupien, Larry Guertin.

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L to R: Michael Dugan Wolchesky, Kim Breault, Rene Doug Daniels, Mona Sansoucy, Michael Saari, Cynthia Saari, Neil Delmonico.

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Rev. Timothy Roth, M.I.C. with Val Iamartino ’80, Patricia Gilbert Millos ’79, and Kathleen Murphy ’80.

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Back row L to R: David Lebudzinski, Ed Hryzan, William Melanson, Lori Kosakoski Yash. Front row L to R: Trina Wisneski Flaherty, Jacqueline Carroll Chlapowski, Hope Hanlon Santoro, Jeffrey Haapala, Joe Hurley, Ann Marie Zielski, Ann Marie LaPalme Gustavson.

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Reginald Morin finally received his World War II medals from U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney after 69 years.

Morin served in the Navy stationed on the Liberty Ship SS Thomas Johnson and carried supplies Photo courtesy of The Bulletin. supporting Gen. Patton’s 3rd Army. He was also involved in the Normany Invasion on D-Day.

Brett Marston is an attorney at a firm in Washington D.C., specializing in environmental law.

John Svagzdys attended Marianapolis after serving in the Navy. He graduated from Boston College in 1951 and from New England School of Law in 1956. He served for 34 years as President and CEO of Brockton Credit Union, later Harbor One Coop. Bank and after, remained on the Board of Directors. He retired in March at nearly 90 years old.

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1992 Jodi Andrews recently became a business owner of Educational Concepts in Medicine (ECM) located in Woodbridge, NJ. ECM is a medical education company that creates and develops medical education for clinicians.

Several members of the Class of ’95, with their spouses and children, held their annual Memorial Day Weekend getaway in North Conway, NH in 2015. Pictured below, from left to right, are their children:

Tom Sheehen received news on his 87th birthday in March that his 24th book, Sons of Guns, Inc. had been published. It is available for purchase on Amazon.

Madeline Hajduk, Angie Cournoyer [Jeff Cournoyer, ’95], Ben Yurek [Matt Yurek, ’95], Amelia Benoit, Travis and Celia Bolger [Karen Rizner, ’95], Brenn Vaughn [Kelly (LaBelle) Vaughn, ’95], Jack Hajduk, Jack Ardini [Stacey (Baron) Ardini, ’95], Anna Grace Yurek [Matt Yurek, ’95], Charlie Cournoyer [Jeff Cournoyer, ’95], Wyatt Benoit, Maggie and Allison Ardini [Stacey (Baron) Ardini, ’95], Nicholas Yurek [Matt Yurek, ’95] and Max Vaughn [Kelly (LaBelle) Vaughn, ’95].

1959 Biff Mahoney is enjoying a healthy retirement and spending time with his grandchildren. He is pictured at left with newest granddaughter, Olivia.

1970 Larry Guertin retired on Feb. 20, 2015, serving 33 ½ years as Nurse Manager of the Domiciliary Program at the Bedford V.A.M.C. in Bedford, MA.

1989 Jesus Cardona is the Dean of Students at CREC’s Arts Academy High School. It was voted Top Magnet School in CT, and also received The Distinguished Award from the National Arts Schools Organization.

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CLASS NOTES 2005

2008

Dwight Navarrete is engaged and will be getting married on March 12, 2016. He received his MBA from the Universidad Anahuac Mayab in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He also became the first national president of the young entrepreneur Comission of Canadevi in Mexico, which is the national chamber of house building constructors.

Jyotsna Mullur currently attends the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA. She will be joined by her brother Kiran ’10. Kiran and Jyotsna are excited to be medical students together after attending separate undergraduate programs.

Anthony Raymond started his career as a Set Designer for Film & Television this spring. After designing for an upcoming ABC Pilot, he recently started as a Set Designer on a new feature film for Warner Bros.

Pictures entitled “Central Intelligence,” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart, due out Summer of 2016. Anthony is pictured above with Director Rawson Marshall Thurber (“We’re the Millers” & “Dodgeball”)

2007 Kate Remillard works at Worcester Polytechnic Institute at the International House as a SEVIS Coordinator working with international students. She and fiance Gonzalo Cruz Blanco were married in May 2015 in Sutton, MA. They recently traveled with Kate’s parents to Gonzalo’s native Spain to spend the holidays.

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Ninwa Hanna was recently accepted to Harvard Law School.

Cassandra Bent was promoted to Senior Business Development Specialist at Mintz Levin Law Firm in December 2014.

Brendan Irwin began law school in January at Western New England in Springfield, MA. Elise Trudel graduated this year from the Teachers College of Columbia University with an M.A. in Teaching of English.

She is currently obtaining her teaching certification in English Language Arts so that she can teach in New York City. Elise will be working as a Teaching Fellow in Practice Makes Perfect this summer, a nonprofit organization that works to close the achievement gap and keep students successful in their studies over the summer.

Charles Grab and his wife Michelle were married on March 7, 2015 in the Marianapolis Chapel by Rev. Timothy Roth, M.I.C. Charlie is also a member of the Marianapolis Online Learning summer program faculty.

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Lauren Harper is a NICU nurse at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Kristian Medina currently plays on the Division II men’s basketball team at the University of Puerto Rico. He averaged 20 points per game with 7 rebounds this past season.

Lillian Irwin will receive her MBA in August from Assumption College. She is also a marketing intern at the Hanover Theatre for Performing Arts in Worcester, MA.

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Kiran Mullur will be attending the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, along with his sister Jyotsna ’08. Kiran is excited to start his medical career with his sister, and in the same area in which he grew up.

Seth Aubin has been selected by the Freeman Grant Committee for the 2015 Summer Internship Program in Shanghai, China. This exceptional opportunity will allow him to live and intern in Shanghai for 12 weeks this summer. Seth is currently in his sophomore year at Champlain College in Burlington, VT.

2011 Colin Duethorn is a senior at Bentley University. He is majoring in Actuarial Sciences (math, stats and finance) and minoring in computer information systems. He has worked at Liberty Mutual and Travelers during his years at Bentley and will take a full-time position with Liberty Mutual in Boston upon his graduation.

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Nicholas Haddad graduated from Suffolk University in May. Nick is a Trustee Ambassador at Suffolk and was asked to give the Senior Speech during Homecoming Weekend. Nick was an English Major and has accepted an Editorial Internship at Scene Magazine in Boston.

He is involved in all aspects of running the magazine along with having several articles published in the magazine.

Michael G. Steele ’55 of Denver, CO, passed away on August 11, 2014, in his hometown of Webster, MA. Francis Danaher ’59 passed away on September 26, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, June, his children, Heather, Breer, and Matthew (and their spouses), Paul Etzel, Johanna, and Laura, his brothers, Terry, Patrick, and Kenan (and their wives), Loretta, Terry, and Anne; and his sister, Alannah and her husband, George. Most special to him were his granddaughters, Kaylee, Emily, Leah, and Katie.

Norman David Parrow ’59 passed away on August 17, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Violet Parrow, his two brothers, Herbert and Alan Parrow, and his first born son, Michael David Parrow. His survivors include his wife of 49 years, Frankie, and his son, Chris, of whom he was so very proud. Chris and his wife, Dawn, gave him his most treasured gifts, Landon David and Gavin Charles Parrow.

His heart burst with pride when it came to his grandsons.

Have news to share with other alumni? Please submit a class note online at “Update My Information” or email us at alumni@marianapolis.org.

News of the passing of Marianapolis alumni should be directed to alumni@marianapolis.org.

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INTRODUCING THE

CLASS OF 2019 This fall, a new class of Golden Knights will join the Marianapolis community. The Class of 2019 got a glimpse of Marianapolis life at Revisit Day in February, where they created balloon towers, competed in relay races, and got to know the current class of freshmen.

Grant Alessandro

Quinn Colligan

Olivia Duncan

Maxwell Hayes

Bartosz Mamro

Jillian Ormerod

Olivia Summiel

Peyton Surprenant

Molly White

Congratulations to this year’s Trinity Foundation Scholarship recipients, who were chosen based on their academic success, teacher recommendations, exemplary character, and entrance exam score: Grant Alessandro Quinn Colligan Olivia Duncan Maxwell Hayes Bartosz Mamro Jillian Ormerod Olivia Summiel Peyton Surprenant Molly White

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Please consider making a gift to the Marianapolis Fund. In the end, a show of participation from our entire community sends a strong message. www.marianapolis.org/giving

Our students are grateful for your support!

Chance Jackson ’15 Valedictorian “I think it is important to give back so that we can pay forward the opportunities and experiences we had at Marianapolis to those younger than ourselves.”

Meghan Lauzé ’15 Salutatorian “Thank you for making Marianapolis more than just a high school. I hope future generations of Knights get to have just as memorable of an experience as my classmates and I have had.”

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Contact Susan Andersen, Director of Development, at (860) 923-9565 or sandersen@marianapolis.org for more information.

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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 36th Annual Marianapolis Golf Tournament Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Raceway Golf Club • Thompson, CT This event raises funds to help Marianapolis provide scholarships to local students.

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

Artwork by Yidi Chen ’15