c l a s s n o t e s I Class Notes

Editor’s Note

The deadline fo r news fo r the FALL Review is May 1 and the deadline fo r the SPRING issue is January 1.

News can be submitted at any time in response to the Alumni Office annual mailing, on the back o f Annual Fund remittance envelopes, via mail or email to the Alumni Director (lmcfeeley@mka.org), the Editor (dkozak@mka.org) or your Class Secretary. We keep ongoing files fo r each class and welcome photographs in digital or hard copy.

I f your class does not have a class secretary listed, please consider volunteering fo r the position! It is a great way to re-establish contacts with old friends, does not require a great deal o f time and is essential to the ongoing vitality o f the school. Thank you.

MA - Montclair Academy TKS — The Kimberley School MKA BThe Montclair Kimberley Academy

Mrs. Albert Frell (Irene Burbank) 580 Admiralty Parade Naples, FL 34102

Mrs. Stewart Carpenter (Josephine Fobes) Crane’s Mill, Apt. 249 459 Passaic Avenue West Caldwell, N J 07006

Rudd Kenvin ’45 was kind enough to notify us of the death of Nancy Turpin Fiske Milne on April 19.

Mr. John Graham 1129 King’s Ranch Road Bandera, TX 78003

Mrs. Josephine Murray Schmid 501 E. Campus Avenue, Suite Office Chestertown, MD 21620-1600 David Higgins’s 1945 wedding photograph

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Mrs. William Young (Peggy Klotz) The Village at Duxbury 290 Kingstown Way, Apt. 253 Duxbury, MA 02332

We send our heartfelt sympathies to the family of Virginia Kracke Leavitt, who died on October 6, 2009.

David Higgins was featured last June in the local newspaper, The Citizen o f Morris County, as he was a special guest at a luncheon for seniors in the local Over 55 Club, hosted by the senior class at Mountain Lakes High School. Mr. Higgins came to be an honored guest due to his long-time friendship with Over 55 Club member Marianne Fliflet. The two have known each other since grammar school days, both bom at home in Mountain Lakes and raised in the town. The article also featured a Higgins wedding party photo that Mr. Higgins had brought to the luncheon in a family album. In it, he is pictured with his bride, family members and his two ushers and best man. Mr. Higgins, and the three groomsmen pictured, graduated from West Point and had received their 2n(^ Lt commissions the very morning of the wedding - June 5, 1945. The luncheon was a meaningful and memorable day for all involved.

Mrs. Alfred D. Williams (Joan Bayne) 15 Piper Road, Apt. K310 Scarborough, ME 04074 Summer Phone Number at Belgrade Lakes (May-September) is 207-495-2617

Class agent: Mrs. Iris Flournoy 900 Hollinshead Spring Road, G203 Skillman, N J 08558-2066

Class Secretary Joan Bayne Williams called in to report on a fun and helpful case of networking that arose from her reading the class notes in the Spring 2009 edition of the Review. As she anticipated her daughter, son- in-law and two grandchildren’s trip to Nepal in spring 2009, she happened to read in the Kimberley Class of ’50 notes that Louise Green Dunham’s younger daughter has lived in Katmandu, Nepal for 20 years. Joan, comfortable because of the Kimberley connection she and Louise share, gave her a call to ask some questions about where her family would soon spend almost a month. Louise was happy to share information with Joan, and it was a great comfort to Joan to know that her family had a contact in Louise’s daughter, should they need assistance or advice while on their journey. Joan thinks there is a good lesson to be learned for all alumni... be sure to read all of the class notes, not just those pertaining to your year! You never know what fascinating information you might uncover.

Class Notes • Spring 2010

Joan checked in with the Alumni Office again before year’s end, telling of her continued enjoyment of retirement living in Maine, and relaying that several members of her class also enjoy such communities. Joan says these places can add 10 years to one’s life, with the conveniences and many assisted living benefits. Classmate Helen Keenan Thatcher is the latest convert, leaving her home in University Park, FL after many wonderful years and moving to Bethlehem, PA, where she’ll live near one of her sons. Recently, Joan sent some old photos to some classmates from Kimberley from a trip they all took to Joan’s family Florida home during spring break in ’39 or ’40. The visitors experienced a different Florida habitat than they anticipated, as Joan’s home was a cattle ranch on an island in central Florida. But, Joan says the gals all made it to the beach during the trip, to “where the boys were!”

Joan’s photo mailing spurred on a note from Josephine “Josie” Watt Clark, from her beloved home in Michigan. Josie has many children, and hence, many “grands” (17!). She continues to quilt, and was anticipating the arrival of her first great-grandchild this past September. Joan has two greatgrandchildren, and her extended family includes three schoolteachers. One teaches high school English, a grandson teaches high school Spanish, and his brother - who doesn’t speak Spanish - is Headmaster of the International School in Mexico City. Upon writing, Joan eagerly anticipated her family gathering in Connecticut to celebrate Boxing Day together. Joan closed her note reminiscing about Kimberley School being “wonderful for us, even with just one elderly house and one tennis court.”

Mrs. James F.C. Hyde Jr. (Enid Griswold) 5402 Duvall Drive Bethesda, MD 20816-1872

Susan O’Gorman Karlin writes: No more tennis, but music, beach walks, books and two new great granddaughters added to our family. How could we ever complain?

Mr. David Baird Jr. 9 Parkway Montclair, N J 07042

Class agent: Mr. Lewis Townsend 2801 New Mexico Avenue, Apt. 303 Washington, DC 20007-3913 LTownsend23@yahoo.com Charles Holmes wrote: We still live in Lexington, Kentucky on Valley Road! I retired from the Transylvania English Department in 1992, but annually lead Great Decisions discussions on Foreign Policy issues, in a program for seniors sponsored by the University of Kentucky. Daughter, Anne, lives in Menlo Park, CA; Libby in Putney, VT and John in Brooklyn.

Mr. Richard L. Charlesworth 27 Whipple Farm Lane Falmouth, ME 04105

Miss Lucile G. Mason 142 North Mountain Avenue Montclair, N J 07042-2350

See page 42 for news on Lucile!

Mr. Edward S. “Ted” Olcott 23 Argyle Court Summit, N J 07901

Mr. Winterford J. Ohland 39A Cambridge Court Lakewood, N J 08701-6225

Anne Feagley Wittels (Mrs. Jerome L.) 3970 Sepulveda Blvd., #403 Torrance, CA 90505 wittels@socal. rr. com

We send our deepest sympathies to Nancy Nevins D’Anjou whose brother, Theodore Nevins, passed away on November 2, 2009.

Mr. William B. Grant, 7330 Westmoreland Drive Sarasota, FL 34243 grantwb@tampabay. rr. com

Our heartfelt condolences go to the family of Audrey Brown Robinson who died on August 31, 2009.

Class Notes • Spring 2010

Dr. Peter B. Lawrence 4802 Olympic Lane N #D Wilson, NC 27896-9148

Mrs. David Hannegan (Louise Rudd) 49 Canterbury Lane Lakeville, CT 06039

Mrs. Sibyl Lewis Lotterle P.O. Box 3254 Hayden Lake, ID 83835-8148

A1 Murray writes: In February, yours truly will be headed for Cuba to play with the USA 50-Plus senior Softball International Teams in a seven game schedule. Following the tournament, the Cuban and USA teams will attend an awards banquet at the Hotel Nacional in Havana before departing back to the states.

Reunion chair: June Costikyan Cronin june@costikyan. com

Margie Andrew Burns married Thomas D. Bums in 1983, becoming a stepmother to four wonderful children, ranging from 18 to 25-years-old, and has a stepgreatgrandson as well. Margie and Tom, a retired trial lawyer, have lived in Boston on the harbor, at Union Wharf, for 23 years. They love their home, situated near Boston’s North End, where they enjoy an abundance of delicious restaurants and fun festivals on a regular basis. Margie plays bridge and a bit of golf in her spare time, enjoying weekend getaways to Duxbury and the South Shore. She’d welcome seeing Kimberley classmates passing through her neck of the woods.

June Cronin Costikyan did a marvelous job of reaching out to her classmates in honor of the group’s 60^ reunion year. She received three responses and hopes they will inspire others to lift their pens and send her news. June promises to periodically send all responses to fellow ’49 alumnae. Marilyn Vander May Ostendorf emailed, “Hi June, I had not realized it was 60 years ago (that our class graduated). It gave me a bit of a shock. I’ll just send a cheery hello to all.”

Ruthie Lieder emailed the following: Great talking to you while you were at the Koehler’s. Aren’t they great? Neither of

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TKS '49 Classmates Dorothy Skip Redfield. Brooks, June Costikyan Cronin, Ray Krout Muller at Homecoming.

them has changed a bit since our Kimberley days. As for me, music has become my passion! Guy, from Jackson, Mississippi moved here 10 years ago. Not only is he the director of our church (I became an Episcopalian 7 to 8 years ago and love it!), b » h e also harnessed the interest in singing among 95 people in the area. This is a choir called Caritas Chorale. We give two major performances a year, accompanied by members of the Boise Philharmonic. We’ve been to Europe three times (about 45-50 of us on each trip Swe pay our own way): in 2001 to Southern France, Switzerland, Alsace and Paris; in 2005 to Italy, Austria and Germany; and in 2007 to Ireland and Scotland. We had plans to go to Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Austria (Budapest, Prague and Vienna), but had to postpone them due to the bad economy. They are great experiences, and we meet many people in each country. We team up with singing groups, put on a dual performance and have a party afterwards. Lots of sign language, but great fun!

As for my life in Sun Valley, it is still loaded with politics. I am involved with the construction and running of a new YMCA - fantastic facility and filled with people from all walks of life. We’re also trying to build an extensive facilitated living complex. I hope, nevertheless, that I can stay right here in my delightful one-bedroom condo with an enormous deck on the 7 ^ hole of a public golf course - nirvana for me and my golden retriever named Emily. She is the fourth since my arrival in 1971. Can’t believe I’m in my 39^ year in Sun Valley - lucky me!!! thousands of acres adjacent to us where riding is beautiful. Great trails through woods, around lakes, up hills and down, managed by Frefi Water and Game of FI. We closed the nursery last year but still make hay and large round bales, so we maintain the pastures and fences. There is always something to be done on a ranch! We are south of Ocala National Forest in the middle of the State. We love company, so if anyone at the reunion is headed this way, do call and come by. We do have a guest room!

Dody DeVausney Ames wrote: Never dreamed I’d end up in Illinois near the Lake; it is so lovely. I am in a retirement home and have been for nine years since John died. I have terrible arthritis. Used to fly East, but no more - so my kids, families and my sister and her husband come to me. Loads of friends have moved here from Winnetka (we lived there 25 years) including a college friend and Sue Inglis Chapman, who lives nearby. Actually all is quite well, and I really can’t complain! All the best.

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Raymond Biggs, who died September 14, 2009.

Clark “Mac” Simms composed the poem on the right upon the passing of his Montclair Academy classmate and life-long friend Raymond Biggs. The poem is touching evidence that Academy, Kimberley and MKA friendships withstand the test of time.

Class agent: Mrs. Richard Lewis (Audrey Maass) 4551 Gulf Shore Blvd. N, Apt. 804 Naples, FL 34103-4601

Our sincere condolences go to the family of Cornelia Wiesing Simberkoff, who died December 2, 2009.

Mr. Rudolph Deetjen Jr.; 12 Ledge Road, Cottage 74 Blue Hill, ME 04614

Jane Lockwood Scovil wrote: We will be Class agent: Mr. Jay Bitting attending Susie’s oldest son’s wedding in River Edge Drive May in Atlanta. Our first grandchild to be Chatham, NJ 07928-3104 married, hardly seems possible. Beth, our second child, and her daughter, Julianne, will be going too. Should be lots of fun. Beth and I enjoy riding and I board fourteen horses; feed them morning and night, so there are lots of people to ride with. And, we have “In loving memory o f six decades o f R a y ’s friendship. ” September 20, 2009

In the first instant of the sprint, with the faint wreathe of smoke at the end of the starters pistol barely formed, he alone of the racers was straightening up and surging forward out of the blocks, so fully alive.

Alone at the top of the mountain, Waiting for his companions to catch up, Breathing in the life all around him, the greenery below the tree line, the delicate pink flowers growing in a crevice in the rock at his feet, the hawk circling above with graceful ease, like that which had carried him up the trail to this height.

When, in youth or age, he sat down At organ or piano, it came to life. In the classics of religion, science, History or philosophy, there were No dead letters, only living ideas To be explored. The adventure of life took him far a-field, across cultures as well as continents.

As a healer, he acknowledged and treated not a summary of symptoms, but a whole person, often a person made more fully alive. With any in need, especially family and friends, he and his love were intensely present. He was so alive.

Death does not become him.

Mrs. Lloyd Marentette (Gail Robertson) 93 Glen Avenue, Llewellyn Park West Orange, N J 07052

Gail Robertson Marentette enjoys seeing classmates whenever possible. She traveled to the Bahamas to visit friends and then to San Francisco with her daughter for Christmas.

Review Editor Debbie Kozak was privileged to spend a little time with Gail and her friends and classmates Jane Gassaway

Eustis Irwin and Betsy Smith Bergquist as they gathered for a mini-58™ reunion luncheon at her home in Llewellyn Park, NJ in early September.

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TKS ’51 Alums gather in Gail ’s beautiful Llewellyn Park garden L-R: Miriam Eustis Irwin, Betsy Smith Bergquist, Ruth Ransom Wilson, Gail Robertson Marentette and Jane Gassaway Bonner. MA and TKS ’54 Back row l-r: Vicki Wendt West-Peek, John Paul West, Aubin Zabriskie Ames, Pat Taylor Stabler, Janet Cook Phillips, C. Y. Mann Treene, Don Williams, Felicity Fergusson Winner, William Treene. Front row l-r: Jean Olmstead Witherington, Nancy Van Deusen, Hoby Van Deusen, Georgia Carrington

The group discussed their Kimberley days, sharing especially fond memories of their music classes, and recalled that, by her own admission, Gail was a real “tomboy” who, together with Nancy Jones “were the real cutups” in the class. And, Ruth remembered the sense of isolation that came from living in Great Notch rather than Montclair, and her regret that this meant that she was unable to join her friends in illicit smoking in the local cafés after school!

Despite numerous moves across the country, the group has stayed close and remain great friends, looking forward to their 60™ reunion in a couple of years. As Mrs. Marentette noted “It’s as though we’ve never grown up when we see each other!”

Mr. Ernest F. Keer III 459 Club Drive, P.O. Box 1030 Bay Head, NJ 08742-1030

Mrs. Clark Moran (Martha Gilbert) 8011 StrauffRoad Baltimore, MD 21204-1834

Nancy Booth Kelly writes: My husband, David died at NY Presbyterian Hospital on March 11, 2009, after a short illness. I now find myself busier than ever as President of Kelly’s Home Center, the largest department retail store in the Bahamas with some 380 employees and a challenging economy. I am also president of Nassfjf Motor Company, agents of Honda and GM vehicles. I enjoyed a beautiful Danube River Cruise with a week in Budapest and Prague. In September, I enjoyed a week in my favorite city, London, England at the Ritz, followed by a 5-day wedding celebration of friends in Portofino Italy. In the Bahamas, I am loving golf, especially with Avery, my 13-year-old granddaughter. Living in the Bahamas is truly great. [MKA sends its sincere condolences to Nancy and her family.]

Class agent: Mr. Charles Sage 435 Welch Avenue Ames, IA 50014-7302

Jean Fairgrieve Granum writes: Five grandchildren later, I have one making news on the Dartmouth football team - Connor Phillips.

Mr. Peter Cockshaw 1264 Oakmont Court West Chester, PA 19380-6836

Congratulations to Robert L. Weinmann, who was awarded the Sanford A. Marcus Lifetime Achievement Award by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists on October 3, 2009 at the UAPD Triennial, Regency Hyatt, The Embarcadero, San Francisco.

Ms. Georgia Carrington 38 Silver Spring Lane Ridgefield, CT 06877-5604

Reunion chairs: Aubin Zabriskie Ames aubinames@live, com

Janet Cook Phillips janetcphillips@comcast.net

C.Y. Mann Treene cywtreene@aol. com

Class agent; Mr. Sheldon Buck 51 Cornell Road Wellesley, MA 02181-7408 sheldon. buck@comcast. net

Mrs. Cecily Wilson Lyle 432 Wright's Neck Road Centerville, MD 21617 ceci@dvm.com

Cecily writes: Just before Christmas, I found myself snowbound and decided to take that occasion to talk to few Kimberley friends. Carol Cloke Wildhaber, untroubled by snow, was enjoying a warm day in the sun outside of her new condo. Now that she no longer has to cut grass or weed the garden, she uses her time and energy to see her grandchildren and, with friends, to take trips to all comers of the state. I was delighted to find Diana Donlin Mell at home in Kiawah when I called. (I can’t lose the habit of calling her Deedee and she assured me that she doesn’t mind). She still skis, plays golf and tennis and plans to buy a little condo in New Jersey to be near her children. Marguerite Ramee Kaiser was full of Christmas cheer and is still looking forward to moving to South Carolina from her farmhouse in New Jersey. Recently, Susie Forstmann Kealy and I drove up to Montchanin, DE, to spend a totally perfect day with Barbie Ives Riegel. Diny Brown Donaldson and John T. Seltzer (MA ’55) drove down from Unionville, PA to join us. It was truly an old-home-week moment. Getting back together with such dear old friends is the greatest treat ever.

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Mr. Lawrence Martin P.O. Box 1058 Lexington, VA 24450-1058 martin@intelos.net

Class agent: Mr. Robert Brawer 131 East 66th Street, Apt. IOC New York, N Y 10065-6129 rereadclassics@aol. com

IKS Mrs. Carol Ottenberg 1420 41st Avenue, E Seattle, WA 98112-3804 ottenbergc@aol. com

Linda Lovell Smith writes: Larry and I had lunch with Helen “Henny” Nelson Skeen ‘56 and Bart Skeen on Martha’s Vineyard in October. Our family gathered at our newly renovated vineyard house for both Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. It’s wonderful to congregate in a home that has been in the family since the 1920’s.

Mr. Eric Jaeckel P.O. Box 20153 Boulder, CO 80308-3153

Class agent: Dr. Lawrence Nazarian 29 Surrey Place Penfield, NY 14526-1221

Eric Jaeckel writes: Still in Boulder, CO waiting to be able to ski in our beautiful Rocky Mountains — last year no skiing due to complete right hip replacement. Now in December 2009, due to appendectomy and a hernia, looks like a delay in skiing until February 2010. Fiftieth college reunion at Williams this year in June - wow - made it.

Mrs. Thelma "Tam” Miller Knight 3001 Linton Boulevard, No. 201C Delray Beach, FL 518 tknightll5@aol.com

Tam Miller Knight writes: I didn’t realize when I volunteered to be our Class Secretary how much fun it would be! Several of you have written lovely, newsy emails! I’m hoping that by the next issue of the Review magazine, I will have heard from more of y fi

Linda Baldanzi writes that she is living in Fort Lee, NJ, which gives her the opportunity to go into NYC frequently. She is very ambitious and is studying for a Masters of Poetry and Translation at Drew University. Georgia Sherman Glick resides in Lexington, MA. She retired in 2000, but her husband is still working, with reduced hours. They have done many wonderful things to celebrate their 70th birthdays. However, the highlight was a trip to London, Paris and South Africa!

Nina Carter Rosselli Del Turco travels between Rome and the United States with her husband. Although Nina didn’t graduate with us, she still feels a part of the class. She keeps very busy with the doings of 7 children (4 hers, 3 her husband’s) and her mom, who is now 98 years old!

Banylou Mearin lives in Royal Oak, MI and works at antique and estate appraising in the area. She is considering a winter home in “sunny” Florida, and I’m hoping she will land on the east coast along with many of us!!

Marilyn Leet Ray resides in Ithaca, still works full-time and loves her job! She has little thought of retiring, for she finds her work very fulfilling.

Bama McNeill Rogers resides in Deland, FL and owns, runs and lives on a 17-acre horse farm. Unfortunately, she lost her husband in Dec. 2005, so she is operating the farm on her own. However, she writes that she is thoroughly enjoying the work. She is also very involved in the US Pony Clubs; that job involves a lot of traveling.

Joan Wallace Bryant lives in Vero Beach, which is only a 2-hour drive from me, so we have been able to get together a few times. In fact, we “Jersey Gals” went to see “Jersey Boys” last spring, and totally relived our youth together!! Joan is still playing tennis, and keeps active with activities in her development.

Joan Wallace Bryant herself writes: Dear Classmates of 1957 - The mere thought of turning 70 just five months after losing Hager, my husband of 46 years, was frightening to say the least. I certainly did not want to be alone, bjt my son Mark, married with two children in Connecticut, had it all figured out! He organized, with the help of my sister in law, Helen Bryant Perry ’58 (who lives here in Vero in season), and many of my close friends, a beautiful surprise dinner party with 38 dear friends from here and afar! My daughter, Wendy, and her husband flew down from Boston; Connie Hay Van Heuven and her husband, Wick, were here; and my Wheaton college friend, Mimi O’Leary from Massachusetts, popped out of the crowd .. .just to mention a few. I was so overwhelmed with emotion I could barely speak. Mark even had my K.S. Senior Yearbook picture printed on the cocktail napkins! So, you see, turning 70 was not so bad after all, but you all need to know our son Mark to really understand this! Just to add to the topping on the 70th birthday cake, he asked me to join his family for a five-day vacation in Antigua at Curtain Bluff! What a lovely time I had swimming, sailing, snorkeling and building sand castles with the grandchildren! So glad that Tam has taken charge of all of us. It is never too late to send her your news! Just do it for yourself and for all of us as well! Cheers from lovely Vero Beach. I have a wonderful life here, as Tam, Connie and Jeanie will agree! Come and see me! Love to you all!

Georgia Sherman Glick writes: We’ve had a good year celebrating our 70™ birthdays with various like-aged friends around the country. Our biggest adventure to date was a monthlong trip including South Africa, London and Paris. In the wild, we saw 422 new bird species, all of the “Big S” mammals and lots more. Spectacular! Glad to be home with family, including 3 grandsons and friends for the holidays.

Nina Carter Rosselli Del Turco writes: Have downsized in Rome. All 7 of our children (my 4, Duccio’s 3) are in the U.S. Nobody lives in the same city. We spend a lot of time packing suitcases and visiting family. My mother, 981/2, is still perking along — amazing!

Tam concludes: As for me, I have had an amazing life, and have experienced and done things I never imagined I would ever do when I was at Kimberly! Unfortunately, I have been widowed twice. I retired from teaching in 2005, after forty years in education. I am now thoroughly enjoying retirement, and doing all the things I have always wanted to do, but never had the time or energy!! I’m hoping that during the year 2010, we will be able to get together for a reunion!! ‘Til then...

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Class secretary and agent: Dr. Edward T. O ’Brien Jr. 3376 Ferncliff Lane Clearwater, FL 33761-1411

Mrs. Diana Bethell Little 1-K Buckingham Rd. West Orange, N J 07052-2703

Nancy Adams Scherer writes: After 24 years, we have moved from Florida to Savannah, GA for a change of scene and home, great area and friendly people. We enjoyed Christmas in our new home.

Class Notes • Spring 2010

TKS 1959 Back row l-r: Deana Rogers Sumas, Mary Francisco Miller, Harriet Fischer Stanphill, Marianne Doran Steinhacker, Barbara Brady Beeker, Lily Solmssen Moureaux. Front row l-r: Par Rowland Webb, Jarvis Reilly Nolan, Ann Connell Whitehouse, Kathleen Kusmick Hansell MA 1959 Back row l-r: Bernard Milstein, Phyllis Milstein, Carmen Courier, Jim Courier, Tom Cassidy. Front row l-r: Joel Bauer, Barry Meisel, Philip Carchman, Bill Marriott

Mr. Henry Agens 86 Eagle Rock Way Montclair, NJ 07042-1629 hymelee@earthlink. net

Mr. David Stroming 82 Halsted Drive Manchester, N J 08759 KStroming@aol. com

Peter Grieves and his wife, Donna, became grandparents last summer for the second time. Their daughter, Melissa, gave birth to a boy on July 10, 2009. He was named Chase Pemaquid Orlando. Husband Craig is the proud papa. Peter reports that, after 51 years in business, he has closed World Wide Travel. Donna continues to teach pre-school at Union Congregational Church in Upper Montclair. They plan to spend more time at their other home in Maine.

Class secretary Ms. Jarvis Reilly Nolan 15612 Via Marchena San Diego, CA 92128-4420 jarvisno@aol. com

Our sincere condolences to the family of Barbara Bowen Skibiski, who passed away April 23, 2009.

Jarvis Reilly Nolan and Pat Rowland Webb sent in a joint 50th reunion update: We gathered the weekend of October 24th for our class’s fiftieth reunion. The absolute high point was dinner at Deana Rogers Sumas’ house on Friday night. We reminisced about our Kimberley years and talked about our lives today. Deana had our Yearbook out so we went through it and remembered. Fortunately, we all had rental cars and were staying close by, as all of a sudden it was midnight. Where did the evening go; where have the years gone?

The following alumnae attended the reunion:

Saturday was the Homecoming luncheon at the Upper School where we were all seated at one table. Our nametags had our Yearbook pictures on them. Oh sure, the pics were 50 years old, but we actually all looked pretty good. We were announced and honored at the luncheon, along with the Academy Class of ’59, and we all, with exuberance, stood up to receive the honor. The luncheon ended around 1:30 p.m., but we sat at the table and talked until 3:00 p.m.

The celebration continued Saturday evening at a gala dinner at Montclair Golf Club. Again, we had special attention and seating. It was a treat to see familiar faces from earlier graduating years, among whom were

and some others with whom we shared memories of our Kimberley days.

From Judy McConnell: I took an amazing 3-week trip with a group to Southeast Asia in February. It’s great being retired! I have time to take classes at Tufts University, participate in an interfaith book group (Daughters of Abraham), am active in a local peace group and still attend my late husband’s church in Cambridge. Oh, and I have an 8 year-old granddaughter, Eva, with another on the way!

Our sincere condolences go to the family of Finn Casperson ’59X who died September 7, 2009.

Class agent: Mrs. Mary Anne Coursen Doty 21 Juniper Drive Queensbury, NY 12804

Mrs. Winifred Sage Wilson 13819 Vidal Place, NE Albuquerque, NM 87123-4729 wmsw98@msn.com

Class agent: Mrs. Suzanne Scannell Hardy 47 Bartlett Parkway Winthrop, MA 02152

Mrs. C. D. Creed (Barbara Bywater) 1769 Forest View Avenue Hillsborough, CA 94010 bcreed@truckerhuss. com

Dr. John J. Farrar P.O. 114 2069 Warren Creek Road Ovando, MT 59854 sharknose@starband. net

Heartfelt condolences to the family of Joel Simon who passed away on August 1, 2009.

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Mr. Bronson Van Wyck Arrowhead Farms 2141 Highway 224 East Tuckerman, AR 72473

Keith Kelly checked in with the Ahimn|g3j Office last summer. He attended Brookside School, and then Montclair Academy until the end of 10^ grade when his family moved to New York State. Keith would love to reconnect with some of the fellows from ’63; Sse’s already found Randy Thummel, Albert Carpenter and Bill Graham on Facebook. During his Academy days, Keith was sidelined with a game-related injury and became a member of the 1960-6 Ky cheerleading squad. He also served as Harry Balfe’s assistant in coaching the junior varsity wrestling team that same year.

John Benigno johnbenigno@hotmail. com

John Benigno writes: I’m delighted to share some very good news with you. My photograph “San Francisco de Asis III” was acquired by The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA. I feel very fortunate as this is the third photograph of mine that the museum has added to its collection.

Ms. Marilyn "Lyn ” Schultz Blackwell 3779 Center Road East Montpelier, VT 05651-4103 lblack@ezcloud. com

Peter R. Stern writes: I am still practicing law in Manhattan and continuing to concentrate on art-related matters. In the fall of last year, Art & Auction Magazine named me as one of the seven leading art lawyers in the country. With my partner, Tom Smedes, I’ve continued to be involved in theatre most recently with the Broadway productions of “[title of show]”, “Mary Stuart”, “Next to Normal” and “Next Fall”, the last of which opened on March 11™. When possible, I spend time at my apartment in South Beach, Florida.

Randy Bean writes: Was happy to see the last of ’09 - left Stanford after 15 years in June, then my dear mom died four days after her 86™ birthday in August. New production company in 2010: Green Bean Media!

Mitzi Sans Balma writes: Alan and I have retired to Williamsburg, VA. Alan is currently an Adjunct Professor at Thomas Nelson Community College. I am studying to become a Virginia Master Gardener.

Mr. D. Carter Fitzpatrick 70 Eastern Vista Sedona, AZ 86351-9085 fitzlaw@sedona. net

Class agent: Mr. A. Craig Cameron 11 Bay Point Drive Ormond Beach, FL 32174-2203 ccameron@cameronhodges. com

Ms. Margot Escott 1818 Imperial G olf Course Blvd. Naples, FL 34110-1010

Class agent: Mr. Craig Perry 3467 Pinestream Road Atlanta, GA 30327 Craig.perry@rutherfoord. com

Our condolences go to Christopher Steggles on the death of his father, John Steggles, who passed away August 28, 2009.

Ms. Avie Claire Kalker 10 Knolls Road Williamstown, MA 01267 akalker@aol. com

Our condolences go to Angela Steggles Nevius on the death of her father, John Steggles, who passed away August 28, 2009.

Mr. Burton M. Webb Box 29 Free Union, VA 22940 bmw@freeunities. com

Alan Yamashita reports: I had the good fortune of meeting up recently with Dave Moir, Gregg Deehan and Jack O’Neill, whom I haven’t seen since graduation. Dave now runs his metalworking and design practice out of NYC. Gregg handles capital markets business for Broadpoint/Gleacher from Roseland, NJ. Jack is still thriving trading equities in NYC despite the global meltdown. I continue to commute between Hong Kong and New Jersey looking for ever more distressed investments. Even more pleased to report that my old carrel cellmates are still quite recognizable (see accompanying photo), after more than a few toasts! Most definitely, “Still Crazy After All These Years” remains the Class of ’68. After catching up on the past 40 years, we invite MKA-ers to join us in enjoying, and following on Google, the heroic efforts of fellow classmate, Wig Zamore. Wig’s important contributions in the environmental field nationally and locally, his dedication in fighting to preserve and promote clean air and public safety for all of us and his lifelong service to our community are truly inspiring. All classmates are welcome to our next round at Egan’s!

Phyllis La Touche Rawlins 11 Penobscot Road Natick, MA 01760 pdlat@worldnet. att. net

The Daily Freeman, a newspaper serving New York’s Hudson Valley, reported on October 11th that Elizabeth Simonson was, at that time, completing her third term as Lake Hill Councilwoman. She was running against Republican Jeff Moran, who was seeking a second two-year term as Town Supervisor. Elizabeth has lived in Lake Hill since 1985, and is a volunteer with the Woodstock Time Bank. Her husband, Cambiz Khosravi, is a videographer and independent filmmaker. Among Elizabeth’s concerns are revitalizing the commercial part of Woodstock, NY. She was quoted as saying, “What we want are events that combine the arts, music and culture, because that is who we are...we have great restaurants; we do have great musicians in town; we have a lot of great artists in town. We have to project that to the world.”

Eleven graduates of the class of 1969 gathered on Kiawah Island at the end of October at the invitation of Lisa Schultz to celebrate our 40^ Reunion. Lisa did a fabulous job organizing the weekend’s events which included a dinner at Lisa’s house, lunch at the rental house, bike rides on the beach, dinner at the Kiawah Island Beach Club, brunch at the Sanctuary Hotel, a kayak tour and a farewell dinner at the rental house. We all had a great time reconnecting after all these years, and we made a pledge to do it again! Thank you, Lisa, for all the work you

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Alan Yamashita (l) with friends Dave Moir, Gregg Deehan and Jack O 'Neill Celebrating on Kiawah Island, Chris Hannon, Phyllis La Touche Rawlins, Ellen Hare, Susan Lowry, Virginia Munson, Lisa Schultz, Nina Szot Boral, Barbara Haviland Brogan, Lyn Ehrhardt Gildea, Toni DeLorenzo and Pat Benner

put into making this event so special and so much fun!

Dr. Edward A. Griggs Jr. 1218 Williams Drive Shrub Oak, NY 10588

Ms. Leslie Bryan 844 East Morningside Drive, NE Atlanta, GA 30324-5223 lbryan@dsckd. com

Class agent: Ms. Kim Kolbe 38 Kent Drive Roseland, N J 07068-3707

Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner writes: I received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Muskingum College when I gave the Commencement Speech in 2008. More recently, I was successful in the effort (at the Lyme Disease Foundation) in getting a CT law passed (June 2009) that protects a doctor’s right to treat Chronic Lyme Disease patients with more than 4 weeks of antibiotics, without worry of an investigation by the state’s health department or medical licensing board! Hope all is well with everyone’s friends and families!

Mr. V. James Castiglia 3 Lark Lane Oak Ridge, N J 07438-9171 vjc@vjamescastiglia. com

Class agent: Mr. Peter Webb Mile Slip Farm 48 Mason Road Brookline, NH 03033-2203 pwebb@winerbennett. com

Miss Philippa Bowles 162 Woodruff Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11226 bowlesphilippa@hotmail. com

Mr. Anthony Vitale 10 North Wood Avenue, Apt. 601 Linden, N J 07036 Tony. Vitale@TVOD.com

New Class secretary Tony Vitale emailed classmates looking for news and updates. He received the following from Jim Bryan: I am sorry that I will miss Homecoming and reunions this year. We have a famous family trip known as the Bryan Brothers Hunt scheduled for that weekend. It is great weekend where Will Bryan ’72, David, myself and our sons spend a weekend in the woods, hunting fishing and telling tall tales around the fire. We will be at the Hartwood Club in Forestburgh, NY. My grandfather joined there in 1935. If there are any like- minded members of the class of ’71 who would like to enjoy a unique sporting club, I would be happy to have the interested person(s) up to the club as a guest. I continue to prosper in the textiles business despite the recession. Business is coming back and should be better in late 2010. Nancy continues to work for Portraits Inc. If anyone needs a beautiful painting of themselves, family, minister or headmaster, etc., please give me a call. Maggie graduated from Duke last year and received a fellowship to teach in China from Princeton in Asia. She will return to Beijing in November to pursue a job in the Chinese modem art world. (In need of any MKA contacts there might be!) Robert is junior at Hamilton College. He turned 21, and we will all be together as a family the October wedding of our niece Whitney Maloy, the daughter of Leslie Bryan ’70. From John Golding: Hi Tony. Be well while you are awaiting your new liver. I will not be able to make it to the Homecoming this weekend, as I am in Oklahoma City, OK. I have been commuting here from FL since June, working on a management project at a teaching hospital in the community. Prior to that, for several months, I was commuting to Albuquerque, NM doing similar hospital regulatory compliance preparation work. I saw Guy Della Penna in Sarasota earlier this year. He is doing fantastic. I am planning to see all of you for our 40th Reunion. Regards to all!

Bruce Pastorini writes: I work for NAVFC SE as a civil engineer and regional construction manager. I plan to start retirement job work in Marina at age 62 when I get military reserve retirement. Life is good; I enjoy living where other people go on vacation. I am active in the K of C and enjoy playing softball in the town government agency league. I enjoy golf, fishing in a jon boat on tidal creeks and surf fishing at local beaches. Wife of 30 years, Susan, is from Hopedale MA; Jeff Levin was in my wedding party. Sue and I have 4 children. Sue owns a “Curves” franchise (women’s gym) and is active in church. Our children: Tina 29, a FSU grad, is married, no kids. She manages a non-profit social work agency; she and husband Jim live in Austin, TX. Lisa, 28, single no kids, live in Jax Beach, FL. She is in her last semester of night school at University of North Florida.

Ms. Barbara Flessas 140 Lorraine Avenue Upper Montclair, N J 07043 akisister@aol. com

Ms. Deborah Peck, Esq. 128 Victoria Bay Court Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-5764 dcpll @hotmail.com

Class agent: Mrs. Linda Finney Williams Box 1446 6 South Pasture Lane Nantucket, MA 02554

Class agent: Mr. Peter Perretti 86 East Bracebridge Circle The Woodlands, TX 77382-2542

John Sperling writes: I continue to practice surgery in upstate NY. Still getting out to hike, bike, ski, canoe: Living in the Foothills of the Adirondacks has been good. Still raising 7 children.. .that probably never ends.

Ms. Susan Read 38 College Circle Staunton, VA 22401-2375

We send our deepest sympathies to Audrey Nevins whose father, Theodore Nevins, passed away on November 2, 2009.

Our deepest sympathies go to Susan Read whose mother, Marian Read, passed away on November 11, 2009.

Mr Gregory Lackey 138 Paupukkewis Trail Medford Lakes, N J 08055-1310 gregory.lackey@usps.gov

Class agent: Mr. Thomas C. Galligan 504 Main Street New London, NH 03257-7818 tgalligan@jcolby-sawyer. edu

Class agent Erin Cuffe Crawford 102 Buckingham Road Upper Montclair, N J 07043-2307 erincrawford@verizon. net

Reunion chair: Martha Bonsai Day Sunset5652@aol. com

Our deepest sympathies go to Seton Daly Beckwith whose father, Charles R Daly, died on July 25, 2009.

Martha Bonsai Day once again hosted the ’74 ladies and a few of the MA ’74 gents at her home on the Friday night before Homecoming. This has become a nice tradition for the ’74 contingent.

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Mr. Rudolph Schlobohm 7 Sutton Place Verona, N J 07044 rudyschlobohm@gmail. com

Rudy Schlobohm checked in and says that he and Vicki are dreaming about building a new home in Beaufort, SC.

Class agent: Mr. Paul Zukerberg 1790 Lanier Place NW Washington, DC 20009-2118

Mrs. Paul McFeeley (Laurie Hoonhout) 238 Devon Road Essex Fells, N J 07021 lmcfeeley@mka. org

Class agent: Dr. Charles Read 1918 N. Daniel Street Arlington, VA 22201-4110 readca@gunet.georgetown. edu

Playing in the October Alumni Golf Outing were regulars Ray Knox, David Hughes and Paul McFeeley, joined by classmate Frank Godlewski at the evening dinner. With Ken Gibson and George Hrab in attendance, it was yet another wonderful mini-reunion of lifelong friends.

Members o f TKS ’74 and MA ’74 gather at the home o f Martha Bonsai Day. Back row L-R: Nancy Pokotillow Citti, Derek Storm, former faculty member Judy Nesbit, Martha Bonsai Day, Peter Berinato, Ann Johnson Anspach, Deirdre Newman, Adrienne Maroon Crowther, Mary Rowbottom McCluskey, Pat Shean Worthington, Seton Daly Beckwith. Front group: Suzan Yentema Bierly, Geraldine Brundage Nolin, Erin Cuffe Crawford, Susan Wood Day, Bobbie Root Weiser

Our deepest sympathies go to Theodore Nevins, whose father, Theodore Nevins, Jr. passed away on November 2, 2009.

Our sincere condolences go to Charles “Chip” Read whose mother, Marian Read passed away on November 11, 2009.

Mr. Andrew Pedersen 1 Washington Avenue Rumson, N J 07760-2013 andrewpedersen8@aol. com

Class agent: Mr. Robert Hubsmith 16 Warren Road Maplewood, N J 07040-1814

We send our deepest sympathies to William Nevins, whose father, Theodore Nevins, Jr. passed away on November 2, 2009.

Michael Platt sent in a picture of his adorable twin sons, bom on September 8th. Avery arrived at 3:25 p.m. Pacific time and Kash made his appearance two minutes later, at 3:27 p.m. Michael reports that he and wife Liz are doing fine out in L.A., and that he has been busy writing, having just sold two pilots - one to ABC and another to ABC Family. He also recently sold a pitch for a feature film about three high school seniors. Any MKA stories incorporated there Michael? Hopefully the names have been changed to protect the innocent! Michael sends his very best and hopes all is well in New Jersey.

Our deepest sympathies go to James “Andy” Read whose mother, Marian Read, passed away on November 11, 2009.

Ms. Pamela Zeug 250 Mercer Street, D502 New York, NY 10012-1150 pzeug@downinggroup. com Class agent: Ms. Jane Lugaric Burkhard 299 Crown Road Ken field, CA 94904-2711 janeburkhard@comcast.net

Dr. Suzanne Conzen participated in a recent University of Chicago study that appears in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. Suzanne said the study raised hopes of new ways to block cancer growth. The Chicago team worked with mice genetically predisposed to mammary gland cancer. They found changes in the activity of genes that play a role in tumor growth in the stressed animals, suggesting that they may have been directly influenced by surging levels of stress hormones. Researchers found the social environment can modify the biology of the disease - and lead to significant differences in outcome. Suzanne is quoted in an article about the study: “Given the increased knowledge of the human genome we can begin to objectively identify and dissect the specific alterations that take place in cancer- prone tissues of individuals in at-risk environments and that will help us to better understand and implement cancer prevention strategies.” Suzanne is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, and is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Our sincere condolences go to Dana Ladendorff Asrejadid and her family on the death of her father, Edmund Ladendorff, Jr.

Dr. John Brink 1246 Beach Haven Rd. Atlanta, GA 30324-3842 drjack2020@aol. com

Class secretary and reunion chair: Mrs. Carlos Ortiz (Shawn Mahieu) 2163 Gilbride Road Martinsville, N J 08836-2235 csaortiz@optonline. net Tony and Dawn Barnes welcomed a beautiful daughter, Brooke Antonia Barnes, on September 7, 2009. She was 20 inches tall and weighed in at 7 lbs., 11 ounces.

Reunion chair Shawn Mahieu Ortiz sent in the following wonderful Homecoming recap:

If there was ever a fear of memories beginning to fade by our 30th reunion, the class of ’79 has Bruce Eng to thank for alleviating our concerns. Bruce gave reunion attendees a wonderfully produced DVD with photos and film of our class throughotfgthe years, set to “vintage” m us» A great icebreaker at the luncheon and dinner, there was always an alumni group catching a glimpse of'“seventies” MKA, replete with fashion and hairstyle history. Thanks, Bruce, for your creative input and diligence, as well as your traveling all the way from San Francisco for Homecoming.

Another highlight of reunions was our own, Dr. Tony Barnes, being inducted into MKA’s 2009 Athletic Hall of Fame. Congratulations to Tony, who gave an inspiring speech that reminded us of the consummate athlete and scholar he’s always been. Tony is a urologist in Atlanta, GA.

Another doctor from GA came north, this one a chiropractor. Jack Brink loves his practice, which allows him the time to serve as the Assistant Pastor at the New Covenant Church. Also joining us for lunch was NJ plastic surgeon, Dr. Harry Haramis. Rounding out the doctor category was Dr. Larry Duca, a Clifton dentist who still looks an awful lot like he did on the DVD thanks to his blonde hair. Another doctor from our class sent her best - Dr. Alison O’Neill, a neurologist in Boston.

Coming a close second for most miles traveled was Bobby Paige, who came all the way from Evergreen, CO, where he is a Group Head of Telecommunications M&A’s at Brown Brothers Harriman.

Paul McFeeley, George Hrab, David Hughes, Ray Knox, Frank Godlewski and Laurie Hoonhout McFeeley at the Montclair Golf Club Dinner Avery and Kash Platt, sons o f Michael Platt ’ 77

Brooke Antonia Barnes, daughter o f Tony Barnes ’79

Lisa Godlewski Westheimer took time out of her busy volunteer schedule to join the fun, having had dinner the night before Homecoming with Leslie Coleman DeGeorges and some other classmates. She also caught up with Joyce Ruitenberg ’78 recently, who lives in CA, but was visiting family in NJ.

Firmly planted in Pompton Lakes is Gardner Semet, who works in New York as an Administrative Vice President at M&T Bank. He and Daphne are often at MKA as parents of daughter, Gabriella, MKA ’ll.

Eric Pai is an MKA parent of 3 students, and serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. By day, Eric is Managing Director of Product Development and New Products in the Hedge Fund Management Group at Citigroup Alternative Investments in New York.

Merry Aufzien Bauer is happy to announce her graduation from MKA for the last time! Her youngest daughter, Rebecca, will graduate this June, and Merry looks forward to being an empty nester.

When not running the family foundry business in Hoboken, Tony Cristello enjoys racing his Porsches.

Wearing two hats these days is Ruth Perretti, who in addition to keeping up with her design career at Ralph Lauren, has given her name and creative talents to a restaurant in Montclair. Next reunion, party at “Ruthie’s!”

Paige Cottingham-Streater remains Executive Director of The Mansfield Foundatiolf which promotes the understanding and cooperation of US-Asia relations. MKA 1979 Back row (l-r): Shawn Mahieu Ortiz, Paige Cottingham-Streater, Jack Brink, Bob Paige, Mark Donatiello, Jim Johnson, Tony Barnes, Harry Haramis, Gardner Semet, Larry Duca, Ruth Peretti, Chet Juall, Bruce Eng and Chet Juall’s children, Alex and Stefanie. Front row l-r: Merry Aufzien Bauer, Andy Rod, Randi Pickelny Rod, Lisa Godlewski Westheimer, Dana Cestone, Anita Sims Rainford, Eric Pai

Debra Doerr Larsen lives in NJ and is a financial recruiter for the Sasqua Group in New York. She had a great time reminiscing with Naomi Freundlich, who writes her own health blog from Brooklyn where she’s set up shop and home.

James Johnson is active in the NJ legal and cultural arenas, and is a Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton in New York. Dana Cestone is now a Partner with Logical Approaching business analysis and solutions firm.

When Bruce Eng isn’t hanging out at the Apple Store with his movie-making mogul friends, he can be found in his alter-ego life as an electrical engineer for UL. Another engineer who joined us for lunch was Chet

If you’re in VA and you’re dying for a Dunkin’ Donut, chances are now you can find one thanks to Andy Rod, who has been opening up numerous franchises throughout the state.

No one had to address Kenny Dioguardi as “Sir” any longer, as he is officially a civilian again Hfocusing on a stateside job as Director of Information Technology at Russell Reid. Lori Dewey Dioguardi is a learning disabilities teacher consultant; she and Ken just celebrated their 26th anniversary!

Another educator in our midst is Anita Sims Rainford. She is also the Chair of the Board of Directors of HANDS, Inc., an organization committed to stabilizing and revitalizing neighborhoods.

Mark Donatiello, a parent of MKA alums, was at reunion and is president of Mardon Group in Succasunna, a firm devoted to environmentally sound chemical recycling. Marc McCloud was also on hand, and continues his work at Picatinny Arsenal in NJ where he works as a contract specialist.

Stacey Gale asked to be remembered to everyone in this column, as she was unable to make our reunion.

As for me, I stay more than busy with our son who is now 16, and who has made remarkable strides. He’s a gifted drummer and plays in a rock band with “regular” teens, so I’ve become a mid-life roadie as well as an active school volunteer.

A quick thank-you to two groups associated with our class. Several members of the ’79 English Department faculty recalled our class’s ability to enjoy a fine party, and kindly hosted one for us following the football game. Thank you for what you did for us then and now. The second group is any spouses who politely sat through another reunion. We owe you.

Our sincere condolences go to Elizabeth Stanton Santarlasci whose mother, Ann Stanton, died January 13, 2010.

Mary L. Cole, Esq. 1 Ferrous Court Chester, N J 07930 Mary_Cole@wellsfargois. com

Class agent: Mr. George Reimonn, Jr. 199 Winter Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 George@cadso. com

We send our deepest sympathies to Martha Nevins whose father, Theodore Nevins,

Eric Pai ’79 speaking to an Upper School economics class. Upper School students in Tom Carroll’s Honors Economics classes are given a hypothetical $100,000 every September to invest, trade and track over the course of the school year. They then compete with their classmates to see who can grow their portfolio the most over the year. The

passed away on November 2, 2009. Our condolences go to David Ladendorff and his family on the death of his father, Edmund Ladendorff, Jr. We send our deepest sympathy to Kent Walker on the passing of his mother, Lillie M. Walker, on January 28th. Mrs. Walker's grandson is J. Harrison Walker, MKA 2018.

Class agent: Mrs. Laura Itzkowitz (Laura Reisch) 37 Nottingham Road Manalapan, NJ 07726-1834 howardandkaura@optonline.net classes enjoyed a recent visit from MKA Trustee, parent and alum Eric Pai ’79, an investment banker, who spoke to them about how macro-economic trends (GDP growth, unemployment, interest rates and value of the dollar) affect the stock market and equity valuations.

Because of their familiarity with its products, a favorite investment pick among the students is Apple. Pai presented a detailed analysis of the company, of their competitive strategy and their product portfolio and offered suggestions as to why the market values Apple as highly as it does. Through his presentation, the students gained valuable insights into how a professional investor looks at a company - something that will help them throughout the year as they manage and invest their portfolio.

“This visit was so informative,” commented Carroll. “It gave my students a real world perspective to apply to what they are learning in class and they enjoyed it a lot. I am happy to say that some of the students are beating the market substantially!”

Our deepest sympathies go to Shelagh Daly Miller whose father, Charles P. Daly, died on July 25, 2009. Our sincere condolences go to Carolyn Stanton Calnan whose mother, Ann Stanton, died January 13, 2010.

Pamela Berkowsky writes: Still living in paradise with husband Adam and kids Benjamin, 9 and Zara, 6. As Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, I travel to Washington, DC several times a year where I get to see Rosanne Pennella and her husband Don. Classmates coming to the US VI should call and say hello. We send our heartfelt condolences to James Habron and his family on the death of his father, James W. Habron, Sr., who died December 16, 2009.

Cheryl McCants 7 Holly Court Bloomfield, NJ 07003-3004 cmccants@eimpactconsulting.com

Thomas Robbins 6 Bradford Terrace Newtown Square, PA 19073-190

Our sincere condolences go to Peter Gibson on the death of his mother, Joan Hamilton Bockstiegel, who died December 6, 2009.

We send our deepest sympathies to Kristin Vlaskamp Sharp on the death of her mother, D. Caroline (Lyn) Vlaskamp, who died January 6, 2010.

Ms. Amy Felber Trapp 229 Cardinal Road Mill Valley, CA 94941-3618 amy@jhevents. com

Ms. Maureen Towers Nation 5 Riverview Road Irvington, NY 10533 motowers@aol. com

Class agent: Mr. Walter J. Davis 66 Oakwood Drive New Providence, N J 07974 davisteam@comcast.net

MKA ’84 Back row (l-r): Matthew Colagiuri, Susan Bacot-Davis, Kirk Royster, Maria Rabb, Ed Conlin, Bryn Fleming Mulligan. Front row lr: Eva Gold Bovi, Claudia Ocello, Birgitta “Bebe” Swanson Whitehead and son Henry and Liza Cohn Wallach MKA ’84 'ers Back row (l-r): Bryn Fleming Mulligan, Maria Rabb, Catherine Humphrey Bennett, Chris Noble, Kirk Royster, Birgitta "Bebe” Swanson Whiteside. Front row l-r: Diane M. Ridley-White, Eva Gold Bovi, Natalie Klufas Mueller

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Our condolences go to Paige Landendorff Wilson and her family on the death of her father, Edmund Ladendorff, Jr.

Our sincere condolences go to Geoffrey Habron and his family on the death of his father, James W. Habron, Sr., who died December 16, 2009.

Class agent and reunion chair: Mrs. Jennifer Jones Ladda 110 Glen Rock Road Cedar Grove, N J 07009 jjones@dmjadvisors, com Class agent: Mr. William Stone 99 Larch Road East Greenwich, R102818-2205 bstone@outsidegc. com Reunion chairs: Ed Conlin edfconlin@yahoo. com.au Rob Iverson rob@privateflightgroup. com

Congratulations to Cynthia Robin on her marriage to René Rivera on August 7, 2009.

Diane Ridley-White writes: From NYC to Queens, NY. Then, on to Jersey City and back home to East Orange (General Hospital that is)! Living in Newark with my hubby James and our three “kits” - Marble (boy), Gigi (girl) and CB (boy). Keeping in touch with Alison Thomas Cottingham and Bob, Kirk, Bruce and Cathy - Sabrina where are youM Keeping prayers for the family of Tracey Adams. By the way - recently discovered Margaret Johnson Cunningham ’81, married an opthalmologist with whom I work!

Jennifer Jones Ladda writes: My husband, Todd Ladda, and I live in Cedar Grove. Our children, year old twins Caitlin and Dylan, attend Brookside. We keep in touch with MKA friends Laura Dancy Wilson, Susan Bacot Davis, Ed Conlin and Dave and Andie Fehnel. I also get to see ¡classmates Bob and Alison Thomas Cottingham and Chris Noble at Brookside. Bob and Ali have a daughter who is a classmate of my children, and Chris’s wife, Helen, has taught both my children.

Petia Morozov writes: Madlab (my design practice with partner Jose Alcaza) just celebrated 6 years, balanced with writing research and teaching in various capacities. My 9-year old son, Niko, joined me on Homecoming day to get a taste of mom’s past!

OurlSncere condolences go to Lisa Gibson Locke on the death of her mother, Joan Hamilton Bockstiegel. She died on December 6, 2009. Ed Conlin writes: Hi Kids. Great to see everyone at our reunion. I hope the New Year brings happiness to all. I am now pursuing a career as a sculptor, and as such, commissions are always welcome!

MKA ’89 Back row (l-r): Erin Koenen, Pam D ’Amato Davis, Julie Traum Passante, Josh Raymond, Kelly Guise Murphy, Deborah Hemsley Schultz, Andrew Weiner, Nilie Pajoohi, Elizabeth Crowell, Matthew Rodano, former faculty member Judy Nesbit, Chris Leber, Maria Jackson and fiancé Michael Hnatow, Charry Goodwin, Louis Lessig and Megan Lessig, John Blesso, Paul Tiranno. Front row (l-r): Joe Egan and Madison, Sharad Sahu, Peter DeCandia, Mark Strobeck, Geoff Krouse, Greg Sullivan and son Brendan

Our sincere condolences to Stephanie Simon Newman on the death of her father, Joel Simon ’62, who passed away August 1, 2009.

We send our deepest sympathies to Karen Ylaskamp on the death of her mother, D. Caroline (Lyn) Vlaskamp, who died January 6, 2010.

Class agents: Mr. Jeffrey Schackner 1435 Lexington Avenue, Apt. 3E New York, New York 10128 jeffrey. schakner@citi. com

Mrs. Alexis Polonofsky Zebrowski 33 Glen Road Verona, N J 07044-2603 Mmzebo 7@mac. com

Ms. Sherry Ahkami PO. Box 3187 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 shirin@sdspineinstitute. com

Ms. Jennifer Remington-Knodel 44 Hamilton Drive East North Caldwell, N J 07006-4629 jenremknodel@aol. com

Class agent: Mr. Patrick Sweeney 1750 Scarlett Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15241-3140 p_sweeney @ml.com Our sincere condolences go out to Michael Simon whose father, Joel Simon ’62, passed away on August 1, 2009.

Mr. Dennis Rodano 14 Way land Drive Verona, N J 07044-2331 rodanod@verizon. net Class agent: Mrs. Lynne Y. Krest (Lynne G. Yellin) 7408 East Main Street Lima, NY 14485 LynneGY@aol. com

Our sincere condolences go out to Richard Stanton on the death of his mother, Ann Stanton, who died January 13, 2010.

Ms. Susan Bartlett Rankin 721A Liggett Avenue San Francisco, CA 94129-1478 srankin@microsoft. com Class agent: Mrs. Hillary Johnston (Hillary Windolf) PO. Box 35 New Vernon, NJ 07976 hillaryjohnston@mac. com

Mr. Louis Lessig 158 Thunder Circle Bensalem, PA 19020-2148 llessig@brownconnery. com

Class agent: Mr. Josh Raymond 33 Oak Place North Caldwell, NJ 07006 jraymond@trenklawfirm. com

More MKA 89 ’ers Back row l-r: Lou Lessig, Matthew Rodano, George Hrab, Andrew Weiner, Mark Strobeck, Joe Egan, Peter DeCandia, John Blesso, Sharad Sahu, Josh Raymond. Front row l-r: Chris Leber, Dan Murphy, Beth Webster Twomey, David Ames and son Wyllys, Geoff Krouse.

Our sincere condolences go out to Gregg Simon, whose father, Joel Simon ’62, passed away on August 1, 2009.

Class secretary and agent: Ms. Meredith McGowan Zengo 383 Middlesex Road Darien, CT 06820-2518 mczengo@aol. com

Ms. Lorelei Muenster Leia9sioux@aol. com

Sabrina Yellin Abbondanza writes: I am happy with a wonderful husband who is an English professor, and our two children Michael, six-years old and Julia, three-years- old both of whom bring us tremendous joy. I am an occupational therapist and work as the Director of Operations for a large rehab company.

Ms. Dara Marmon 127 East 30th Street, # 15A New York, NY 10016 wackohead@nyc. rr. com

Class agent: Mr. Luke Sarsfield 400 Chambers Street, PI York, NY 10282 luke. sarsfield@gs. com

Mr. Enrique Neblett 718 Ainsley Court Durham, NC 27713 enrique. neblett@gmail. com Ms. Tamar Safer 816 Chippewa Trail Franklin Lakes, N J 07417 tsafer5400@aol.com

Class agent: Ms. Anne Marie Verdiramo 302 Timberbrooke Drive Bedminster, NJ 07921 amverdiramo@gmail. com

Ms. Renee Monteyne 10 Lookout Point Trail TotowaNJ 07512-1612 monteyne@yahoo. com

Class agent: Mr. Damien Vena 385 Grand Street, #L906 New York, NY 10002 venad@yahoo. com

From Vajay Lalla: I just wanted to share the wonderful news of the birth of our younger son Ketan Vejay Lalla. Ketan was bom on October 24, 2009 weighing in at 61bs. 3 oz., and is 19 inches tall. Big brother, Dilan, Sapna and I are all thrilled to welcome our newest family member. We still live on the Upper West Side in New York and plan to stay as long as we can!

Class secretary and reunion chair: Ms. Dana Fiordaliso Martin 102 East 9 ^ Avenue Conshohocken, PA 19428-1504 difiordaliso@yahoo. com

Class agent: Mr Jason Awerdick jasonawerdick@gmail. com Emily Martin, daughter o f Dana Fiordaliso Martin ’ 94

Congratulations to Dana Fiordaliso Martin on the birth of her daughter, Emily, bom May 24, 2009.

Congratulations to David Steinberg on the formation of FrontView Advisors LLC with fellow MKA alumnus Chris Bellapianta ‘97. FrontView is a real estate investment advisory firm. David and Chris work with clients and capital partners to source, underwrite, negotiate, execute and manage prospective and existing real estate investments and loan portfolios.

Emily Ehrenberg Blumberg and Michael Blumberg are thrilled to announce the arrival of Isabella Ruth (“Izzie”), who was bom on October 27, 2009. She joins big sister, Elizabeth (“Ellie”) who is 3 1/2 years old.

Candace Messinger Rabinowitz and husband Jeff welcomed second daughter, Ashley Sloane, bom March 1, 2009. Her sister Brooke is 2-years-old and loves being!? big sister.

Class agent: Mr Matthew Drukker 660 Washington Street, Apt. 26A Boston, MA 02111 mdrukker@yahoo. com

Ms. Tanya Barnes tbarnes@fas. harvard, edu

Ms. Erica Hirsch 10 West 15th Street, #902 New York, NY 10011 ehirsch77@yahoo. com

MKA ’94 Back row l-r: Lee Elber and twins Sophie and Jaiden, Jaime Bedrin and Henry, Rita Ross and Sophie, Leanne Gattie Scott and Ripley, Beth Manchester, Dana Fiordaliso Martin and Emily, Egan Davson. Front row l-r: Kim Fischer-Elber, Angela Garretson, Lisa Ramos, Tara Mulligan More MKA 94’ers Back row (l-r): Genie Go and Alexandra, Jason Awerdick, Laura Clemente-Menning, Mattia Morley Scharfstein. Front row l-r: J e ff Rabinowitz and Ashley, Candace Messinger Rabinowitz and Brooke, Laura Hardman Stanfill, Jaime Bedrin

Class agent: Mr. Lee Vartan 700 First Street, Apt. 17P Hoboken, N J 07030 ldv@alumni.princeton. edu

Barry Janay ’96 is an attorney handling commercial litigation, employment law and intellectual property in New York, with an office in Union Square. He recently became Of Counsel to MasurLaw, handling their litigation and dispute resolution cases. MasurLaw is a boutique law firm focusing its practice on Entertainment, Technology and Business Ventures.

Jake Elberg and Lacey welcomed baby Anna Sophie Elberg on February 16th at 3:3t| a.m. She weighed in at 5 lbs. 11 oz. Ready to spoil the new addition are grandparents Regina Elberg, a member of the Primary School faculty, husband Philip and proud uncle Brian Elberg TO.

Marie Corris was married on August 8, 2009 to Shawn Lennon in Hamilton, NY, a town where Marie spent many summers getting to know everyone in the town as a result of her coaching, swimming, life-guarding and working at Camp Fiver. It was great to see Marie at MKA’s young alumni event in New York City last September.

Jennifer Brown Urban writes: I started a * ' new position in September as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Child Studies at Montclair State University.

Congratulations to Chris Bellapianta on the formation of Front View Advisors LLC with fellow MKA alumnus David Steinberg ’94. FrontView is a real estate investment advisory firm. Chris and David work with clients and capital partners to source, underwrite, negotiate, execute and manage prospective and existing real estate investments and loan portfolios.

Jonathan Zweifler writes: Joined Liquidnet Holdings Inc., in February 2009 as the Global Creative Director n d Head of the Brand Integration. Cooking kudos to Steve Raab, who, on October 4^, won 1st place in the Ribs category at the American Royal BBQ Competition in Kansas City! Out of over 500 teams, Fat Angel BBQ, Steve’s competition BBQ team, took home the top prize for his outstanding ribs. The best BBQ teams in the country were on hand, along with others from countries such as Canada and other international territories. The exciting news was reported by Matt Palmisano ’10, who worked for Steve during the summer of ’09 as an employee of Local Smoke BBQ, LLC. Steve runs his delicious BBQ catering company out of his kitchen in Red Bank, NJ. Julie Racioppo Comfort checked in with the Alumni Office, not long after she photographed the wedding of MKA faculty member and alumna Stefania Lambusta’98 on Martha’s Vineyard in September ’09: I live on the beach in northern Costa Rica with my husband, Joe, and daughter, Tully (3 yrs.), where Joe and I both have successful photography businesses. My business focuses on high-end destination beach weddings, although I often travel to other countries to photograph weddings as well. Joe is a commercial photographer focusing on the local travel industry. We travel for three months every year during the off season, and in 2010, will spend that time in Italy. For more information please feel free to visit my blog: comfortstudioblog.com

Class secretary: Ms. Lauren Moses laurenmoses3@yahoo. com Class Agent: Ms. Gemma Giantomasi 48 S. Park Street, Apt. 708 Montclair, N J 07042 gemmagiantomasi@gmail. com Congratulations to Chad Dinzes on his marriage to Elysa Silbersmith on August 15, 2009 at The Knoll Country Club in Parsippany, NJ. After a two week honeymoon in Hawaii, they are now back to reality and living in the Midtown East section of New York City.

Best wishes to LaTanya Bennett who was married on August 8th to Edward Lewis Ford, III at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange. Leon Shade ’98 and Deborah Greene ’99 were a part of our bridal party. Jessica Simpson ’99 and Jared Cook ’01 were also in attendance.

Dan Strader and his wife, Angela, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Delaney, on September 30th. They live in Sarasota, Florida. They are all doing well, as are proud Uncle Mike Strader ’06 and Aunt Beth Strader ’10 (current MKA senior).

After graduating from Brandeis University in 2002, Rachel Roth received her MD from Saba University School of Medicine in 2008. She is currently a second year resident in family medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in NYC.

As reported in the November edition of Suburban Essex Magazine, where 15,300 readers voted for the “Best of Essex” in 52 categories, Omni Kitts-Ferrara and her husband Daryl’s business, Yoga Montclair, won for the best yoga establishment in the area. Patrons of Yoga Montclair practice the Anusara style of yoga.

Stefania Lambusta, a member of MKA’s Middle School faculty, was married on September 26, 2009 to Daniel Brouillette. The wedding took place on Martha’s

LaTanya Bennett ’98 and husband Edward Ford III at their August wedding.

Vineyard in Massachusetts, and fellow alumna and friend, Julie Racioppo Comfort ’97, photographed the ceremony and reception.

Congratulations to Daniel Wolfe and his wife Kelly on the birth of their son, Zachary Milton Wolfe, bom October 2, 1990.

Class secretary and reunion chair: Ms. Sandra Tritt 27 Cross Street Montclair, N J 07042 stritt@mka. org Class agent: Mr. Alexander Holz 605 East 14^ Street, Apt. 2C New York, NY 10009 alexbhlz@gmail.com

MKA sends hearty congratulations to Tara Kakaty on her earning her Psy.D -from Long Island University in summer 2009. Tara got her master’s at LIU in 2006, after graduating from Cornell University in 2003. Congratulations to Jessica Simpson who became engaged to fellow Alumni Council member Jared Cook '01 in October 2009. See page 37 for more. ----------------- 2000-----------------

Mr. John Garippa 8157 Madison Lakes Circle South Davie, FL 33328 oceanhut@aol. com Ms. Anna Labowsky 5 Highview Court Wayne, NJ 07470-6271 annalabowsky @yahoo.com Class agent: Mrs. Jaclyn Latzoni Spedaliere 58 Burnham Parkway Morristown, N J 07960 jaclynlatzoni@yahoo. com

Congratulations to Lauren Hooper who writes: I starred in an indie film King o f Paper Chasin, an Official Selection of HBO’s New York International Latino Film Festival. The World Premiere Screening was in NYC in August 2009 at the Clearview Chelsea Cinema.

Our sincere condolences go out to Vanessa Carmona, whose father died January 1,

2010.

Jaclyn Latzoni Spedaliere wrote about her beautiful Halloween wedding: I married Mark Spedaliere on October 31st, 2009 in Newport, RI. We met at Lehigh University where we both attended college, although we soon = found out that we had met before, as Mark attended Dwight Englewood High School! Mark and I have been together for nine years and purchased our first home in

Zachary Milton Wolfe, son o f Daniel Wolfe ’98 Chad Dinzes '98 and Elysa Silbersmith

MKA ’99 Back row l-r: Tyler Dinapoli, Robin Pruzansky, Jenny Herman-Mandlebaum, Allison Wolf, Sandra Tritt, Greg Scherzo, Kate Wolfe Scherzo ’00, Neil Grabowsky, Mary Beth Grabowsky, Josh Ramos, Josi Cohen-Hausman, Kate Cohen-Hausman, Dan Blake Front row l-r: Jen Gagnon (financee 'o f LeRoy Watkins), LeRoy Watkins, Jessica Simpson, Deborah, Green, Ehimare Akhabue, Alex Holz

Morristown, NJ two years ago. He works for Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor; I work as a Senior Regional Coordinator at Altria. I currently attend Rutgers University Graduate School part-time, where I am studying counseling psychology and hope to work as a school counselor after graduation in 2011.

Congratulations to Bret Hirsh on his marriage to Amanda Hurst on August 15, 2009.

Ms. Dana Pisacane 219 East 89™ Street, Apt. 4e New York, NY 10128 dana.piscane@gmail. com

Bride Jaclyn Latzoni ’00 and groom Mark Spedaliere Miss Emily Santangelo 27 Woods Road Little Falls, NJ 07424-2010 emiyannesantangelo@gmail. com

Class agent: Ms. Lauren Tortoriello 112 Heller Way Upper Montclair, NJ 07043-2512 lauren. tortoriello@gmail. com

Class agent: Ms. Lindsay Braverman 340 East 34th Street New York, NY 10016 lbravermanl@gmail. com

Congratulations to Lauren Abramson on her marriage to Matthew Mirman.

became engaged in October 2009.

Class secretary: Ms. Melissa Fortunato 40 Holton Lane Essex Fells, NJ 07021 melissa.fortunato@gs. com

Erin Culbreth has created a wonderful and informative blog called Hotplate Confidential (Recipes and Musings from a NYC “Kitchen”). Posted there are recipes and tips about meals that Erin cooks in her tiny one bedroom NYC apartment. Her place doesn’t have a kitchen, thus the meals described are made using only a hotplate, toaster oven and mini-fridge. In September, the site was profiled on Food52.com, a recipe collective website created by an ex-NY Times food reporter. One of Erin’s recipes won a contest on Food52.com, and it will be featured in Food52’s Cookbook, published by Harper Studio and due out this year. It will include Erin’s biography and a photo. One can almost smell Erin’s delicious recipes cooking upon reading her entertaining descriptions and viewing pictures on her blog. Christopher Jackson writes: I spent 3 years after college working as a property manager for a commercial real estate firm, Jones Lang LaSalle, in midtown. I have since decided to pursue my MBA full time at Fordham Graduate School of Business where I am currently in my first semester. I am also recently engaged to Juliet Georgetti whom I met during undergrad at Wake Forest University. A fall 2010 wedding is planned.

Our sincere condolences go to Christian Carmona, whose father died January 1,

2010.

Kerry Bishe continues to make her mark as an accomplished actress with her casting as main character Lucy Bennett on the popular ABC television show Scrubs. The show

Kerry Bishé ’02 as main character Lucy Bennett on Scrubs

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MKA ’04 Back row l-r: Hal Garrity, Sheldon Fields, Drew Jennings, Allison Lopreato, Razzaq Manley-Yuseff, Jessica Bishop, Maya Stevenson, Allison Currie. Front-row l-r: Emily Goodman, Kevin Hu, Upper School Academic Dean Deborah Jennings, Joy Mayer, Andrea Piela, Dagney Cassella

premiered on December 1st, with Kerry working side-by-side with Zach BrafF (who plays Dr. John “J.D.” Dorian), a fellow Northwestern alum who directed Kerry in the 2008 television movie Night Life. As Lucy, Kerry plays a first-year medical student who must find her way despite a barrage of attacks from the likes of Dr. Perry Cox, played by John C. McGinley. Our sincere condolences go to Corrine Gaby on the death of her father, Dan Gaby, who died on December 10, 2009.

Ms. Judith Ferreira 819 Clifton Avenue Newark, N J 07104-3211 jferreir@pratt. edu

MKA 2002. Bridesmaid Stephanie Platt (left) and Maid o f Honor Emily Santangelo (far right) share in the happiness at Melissa Fortunato’s Engagement Party on Sept 12, 2009. Class agent: Ms. Melanie Braverman 84 South Parkway Clifton, NJ 07014-1243 mel. braverman@gmail. com

Mark Fortunato checked in with the following: I was brought over to Barclays from Lehman when they bought us; currently working in the risk management division dealing specifically with derivatives. Besides work, I have been keeping up with my lacrosse by playing in the elite Wall Street league called Gotham Lacrosse (a bunch of Hobart guys and I started this team, sponsored by the Southampton Publick House - serving some of the best beers around!). I currently live in midtown east.

Denise Sarkor emailed this fall: I have fully transitioned into my job here in Trinidad, new apartment, activities, etc. I just continue to learn and grow; getting this international work experience has been great for me. Heather Day is currently teaching seven Latin classes at a high school in Milton, PA, and has a book contract for a work due out in 2010. It is entitled The Mythic Warrior’s Handbook, and is a fun guide on how to be a hero in the ancient world, making use of all the myths-including how to slay the monsters, marry the damsel, deal with prophecies and gain fame!

Amy Trainor attended the Columbia Publishing Course at Columbia University this summer and earned a certificate in publishing.

William “Cooper” Knowlton’s mother writes: Cooper is in the peace corps in Cambodia and has begun to blog at www.cooperincambodia.wordpress.com. Best to all who might be interested in keeping in touch with him.

Ms. Kate Santoro 364 Highland Avenue Upper Montclair, NJ 07043-1123 kate.santoro@gmail. com Class agent: Mr. David Endo 226 W. 16th Street, Apt. A1 New York, N Y 10011 david.k. endo@gmail. com Reunion chairs: Jessica Bishop jbish 10@gmail. com Hal Garrity hal.garrity@gmail. com Drew Jennings drew. k.jennings@gmail. com Chris Tortoriello crt0407@gmail.com It was great to see the class of 2004 well- represented in September at the Young Alumni Happy Hour in Manhattan. Among the attendees were Jamie Burns, in her second year at Fordham Law School; Brendan McCaffrey, living in the city and working for Citigroup; Herman Dodson, also working in NYC at Morgan Stanley; Drew Jennings, another city dwellerH| Citigroup worker; Lauren Sarti, buyer for Macy’s; Margaret Egan, Kate Haigney, Hal

Allison Currie, and Chris Tortoriello. Dave Endo sent his regrets, but promised he’d clear his calendar for next year’s event!

Chris Tortoriello kindly answered the Alumni Office’s plea for news: Currently I work for the Investment Office at McKinsey & Company in New York; the purpose of McKinsey’s Investment Office is to manage investment vehicles for the employees and partners of the firm. I’ve been working there

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since graduating from Columbia University in June 2008. Any chance I can get, I’ve also been traveling. I recently went to the west coast of Canada to visit some friends from college who live there, and will be traveling to London in December.

Our sincere condolences go to Donny Gaby on the death of his father, Dan Gaby, who died on December 10, 2009.

Mr. Manav Lalwani 132 Blue Heron Drive Secaucus, NJ 07094-2391 201-617-5312 mlalwani@alumni.princeton.edu Class agent: Mr. Edmund Kozak 17 Summit Street Glen Ridge, N J 07028 973-748-7016 e.g. kozak@googlemail. com

Belated congratulations to Manav Lalwani on his being named winner of the 2009 Spirit of Princeton Award, which honors Princeton University undergraduates for their positive contributions to campus life. The award recognizes students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the undergraduate experience through contributions to student organizations, athletics, community service, religious life, residential life and the arts. The award, which has been given annually since 1995, is sponsored by the University’s Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students. Manav was among eight students who received this very special honor.

Natalie Azzoli 60 Lloyd Road Montclair, N J 07042-1729 nat6888@aol. com

Class agent: Ms. Angela McCaffrey 93 Rensselaer Road Essex Fells, N J 07021 amccajf2 @friars.providence, edu

Randy Richardson (a senior at Princeton) was in China this summer for the 8th annual Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students, ¡ ¡and he was one of only six First Prize winners (out of the hundreds of students from all the countries that participated). He was the only American among the six winners. The whole competition was televised. Randy received a trophy and a certificate in a beautiful “Honorary Credential” leather- bound folder; the certificate indicates that he has earned the title of “Chinese Language Messenger.” As a result, if he chooses to earn a master’s degree in China (in any subject), his studies will be paid for.

Alexis Levengood will graduate in May with a double major in marine biology/environmental science, from Connecticut College. She has been on the Dean’s List since freshman year. She earned NESCAC Academic All-American for 2008- 2009. She was elected captain of the women’s swimming and diving team, of which she has been a member all four years. Alexis spent her internship this past summer in Bimini, doing dolphin communication research. Her plans post-graduation include graduate school.

The Salve Regina University mens’ lacrosse coach announced that Nolan McGarrity will serve as one of the team captains for the 2010 season. Nolan was also a standout football player for Salve Regina, leading the team in tackles in each of the last two seasons. He earned New England Conference First Team honors in 2008 and Second Team accolades last fall. For his career, McGarrity racked up 265 tackles, which is second all-time in school history. He will graduate in May with a bachelor of arts in Administration of Justice.

See page 38 for news of fellow ’06 lax teammate Alex Gephart.

Dad Rudy Schlobohm ’74 reports that Karl Schlobohm will graduate from Messiah College in May and is headed to Scotland for a Masters in English Literature.

Mr. Brian May 22 Bayard Lane Mahwah, N J 07430 bmay88@gmail. com

Class agent: Mr. Harry Raymond 120 Ridgewood Avenue Glen Ridge, N J 07028-1121 hraymond@students. Colgate, edu

Congratulations to Lane Goodman, who was highlighted in Washington University in St. Louis “Who’s In The News” feature on their Digital Imaging and Photography Department. In an interview, Lane said, “The Core program has been a great experience for me, even though I was nervous because I felt like I was pretty bad at drawing when I came as a freshman. My portfolH was all photography. It’s gone really well, though. I like the rules - learning color, composition and shape. I know I’ll be a better photographer because of the strong focus on basics.” Lane, wfflis a Conway and Proetz Scholar at Wash U., is majoring in digital imaging and photography with a dual degree in anthropology. Roz Estrada(l) meets former advisee Eva Pogosian '07 in Paris.

Congratulations to Owen Jennings who was cited for outstanding academic achievement in English 82 during the Summer 2009 term at Dartmouth College.

Congratulations to Kenyon College junior Peter Nolan who was one of only eleven NCAA Division III soccer players in Ohio named to the Ohio College Soccer Coaches Association’s Academic All-Ohio second team.

Many ’07 alumni opted for a junior year abroad experience for part or all of the 2009- 2010 school year, visiting various exciting and beautiful places. Away for the fall semester were Matt Cherchio in Argentina, Laura Green in Rome, Jon Reichstein in Spain and Kate Clark in London, just to name a few. Harry Raymond is off to London for the spring semester.

“Small world” story from Kate Clark, while on a side trip in Brussels during her London semester: While in Brussels with the others in her program, her professor took the group to a pub where they met with a Colgate alumnus originally from Lithuania, who now works in the European Parliament. The Colgate alum asked if any of the group were from New Jersey. Kate told him she lives in Montclair, and he explained he went to MKA for a year. He asked if she knew Deb Jennings...she was stunned...so was he. The gentleman turned out to be Arnoldas Pranckevicius, an MKA Upper School exchange student in 1996-97!

MKA college counselor Roz Estrada relayed the following small world story after winter break: Picture this - 1 am in Paris for the beginning of the holiday break. My friends and I are searching for a place to eat in the Latin Quarter near Notre Dame Cathedral when, all of a sudden, I see a familiar face. Eva Pogosian, class of 2007 and my former college advisee, is walking up the street. We embrace, say a lot of OMG’s!, and take some

photos together. Eva is a junior at Union College and had been studying abroad for the fall semester. She was in Paris on that last day before heading back to NJ the next day - the MKA network is global!

-------------------2008------------------------------Ms. Cara Placentra 125 Upper Mountain Avenue Montclair, N J 07042 caraduck@aol. com

Class agent: Mr. Matthew Metzger 707 East Saddle River Road Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 metzgermd@gmail.com

The entire MKA community continues to send its thoughts and best wishes to J.C. Egbert and his family as he continues on his road to recovery.

Congratulations to Bora Goekbora, who checked in with the Alumni Office with the following great news: In my spring term as a freshman at Drexel, we had a design project competition in the College of Engineering. All of the freshmen engineers were divided into groups of four, and worked together to improve upon a current idea or develop their own topic. After thirteen weeks, the final product was to be a full-scale working prototype of the design. In July, I was notified that my group won first place in the competition - out of 200+ teams - with our invention of an inexpensive nebulizer that can be operated without electricity, yet yield similar performance to its currently used electronic counterparts. We are planning on either patenting our device or working towards implementing its use in foreign countries, with the help of the Engineering World Health Organization.

Our deepest sympathies to Jennifer Crowley whose mother, Christine Crowley, passed away on February 10, 2010.

Ms. Jane Stanton 240 South Mountain Avenue Montclair, N J 07042 jrs670@aim. com

Class agent: Mr. Brian Purcell 89 Davis Avenue Bloomfield, NJ 07003 prephockey98@aol. com

Another alumni event that keeps on growing in popularity is the Young Alumni Winter Break Luncheon, held in the Upper School Dining Hall for the two most recent graduating classes. This year saw the largest group to date, as over thirty members of the Classes of 2008 and 2009 returned to campus. Those present included ’08 classmates Johnny Borbone, Mike

And ’09 classmates Mike Ruzich,

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1984 Cynthia Robin and René Rivera August 7, 2009 1993 Corinne Schuman and Michael Buckland June 20, 2009 1997 Marie Corris and Shatun Lennon August 8, 2009 1998 LaTanya Bennett and Eddie Ford August 8, 2009 1998 Chad Dinzes and Elysa Silbersmith August 15, 2009 1998 Stefania Lambusta and Daniel Brouillette September 26, 2009 2000 Jaclyn Latzoni and Mark Spedaliere October 31, 2009 2000 Bret Hirsh and Amanda Hurst August 15, 2009 2001 Lauren Abramson and Matthew Mirman October 24, 2009

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Arnold M. Smith May 18, 2008 1935 Nancy Fiske Milne April 19, 2009 1937 Virginia Kracke Leavitt October 6, 2009 1939 Sarah Gersten Perrot August 24, 2009 1945 Joseph M. Cummings June 30, 2009 1946 Audrey Brown Robinson August 31, 2009 1949 Raymond M. Biggs September 14, 2009 1950 Cornelia Wiesing Simberkoff December 2, 2009 1950 Edna Avera Murdock August 7, 2009 1953 James Trimble June 1,2009 1959 Barbara Bowen Skibiski April 23, 2009 1959X Finn Casperson September 7, 2009 1962 Joel Simon August 1, 2009

Robert D.B. Carlisle November 19, 2009 Nicholas Childs November 30, 2009 Henry B. Poor September 27, 2009 Jean Siudmak September 23, 2009

Alexandra Aldea ’95 Keshia Trotman-Amaldy ’92 Geoff Branigan,

Director o f Development & External Affairs Michael Braun ’01 . Network Vice President Lindsay Braverman-’Ol 'Daniel Carson ’83, President Jared Cook ’01 Erin Culbreth ’02 Mitchell Decter ’94 David DeMatteis ’95, Secretary Clifford Finkle ’92 Angela Garretson ’94 Dionne Gronda ’01 William Martini ’98 Cheryl McCants ’82 Laurie Hoonhout McFeeley ’76,

Alumni Director Michele Mucci ’84 Thomas Nammack, Headmaster Victoria O’Kane ’02 Mark Politan ’91 Klaudia Pyz ’98

Page 64 Dennis Rodano ’87, Treasurer Jessica Simpson ’99 Jaclyn Latzoni Spedaliere ’00 Richard Stanton ’87 Lee Vartan ’96 J. Kent Walker ’80 Jay Wecht ’83 Executive Vice President

Dean Paolucci ’73 Joshua Raymond ’89

President Alice M. Hirsh Vice President Michael V. Johnson Vice President Eric F.S. Pai ’79 Treasurer Steven C. Milke Secretary Karen A. Dias-Martin

Joesph V. Amato Merrick G. Andlinger Kenneth W. Barrett Elisa Spungen Bildner Timothy J. Bozik Daniel B. Carson ’83 Michael P. Frasco Michael P. Friezo Michelle P. Harbeck Reginald J. Hollinger Richard G. Jenkins ’77 Kate M. Logan Philip W. McNeal Thomas W. Nammack Alexandra K. Nolan Keith D. Phillips Jonathan M. Strain Robert L.Tortoriello Hank Uberoi Denise G. Wagner John T. Weisel

Aubin Zabriskie Ames ’54 John E. Garippa Susan H. Ruddick Newton B. Schott, Jr.

Anne E. Muenster Barry W. Ridings ’70 Michael L. Rodburg David L. Turock

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Detach and mail to: The Montclair Kimberley Academy Alumni Office, 201 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 or email lmfeeley@mka.org

To all alumni, parents, trustees, faculty, staff and friends of The Montclair Kimberley Academy:

The Distinguished Alumni Award Committee is hereby accepting nominations for the recipient of the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Award.

The recipient should have achieved distinction in some field of endeavor, or through outstanding character or dedication made a special contribution to humanity.

Race, creed, sex or contribution to the school should have no bearing on the choice of recipient.

The purpose of the Distinguished Alumni Award is “to bestow recognition and appreciation for outstanding achievement.” This award will be a meritorious reflection on the school and will provide inspiration and encouragement for our young people. It is hoped that the recipient will come to MKA and address a gathering of alumni and of students. You may nominate more than one alumna/alumnus. There will be one Distinguished Alumna Award recipient each year; all nominations will be maintained in confidential files for consideration in following years.

The Montclair Kimberley Academy Athletic Hall of Fame was founded to honor those who have made telling contributions to the school’s athletics. Its purpose is to perpetuate the memory of those persons who have brought distinction, honor, and excellence to Montclair Academy, The Kimberley School, The Brookside School, and MKA in athletics. • Nominee must have been an outstanding varsity athlete, coach, Athletic Director, trainer, or major contributor (financial and/or participant) at MA, TKS, Brookside, or MKA and/or brought distinction to the school through related and subsequent athletic accomplishments. • Student nominees must have attended MA, TKS, Brookside, or MKA for at least two years, and have graduated from MA, TKS, Brookside, or MKA. Student nominees must have graduated at least five years prior to the year of nomination. • Nominee must have conducted his or her life in keeping with school standards and in ways which reflect positively on MKA. • The nomination can be a posthumous award. • Nominees may nominate themselves, be nominated by alumni or others. jgjEveiy other year, a minimum of one qualified male and one qualified female will be selected. Nominations will be kept on file for subsequent years’ review. • A team may be inducted.

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