Spring 2011 MKA Review Magazine

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T he M ontclair K imberley A cademy MISSION STATEMENT The Montclair Kimberley Academy is a Pre-K-12 coeducational day school with an exceptional college preparatory program unified by the concepts of our school motto: Knowledge, Vision, Integrity. An MKA education is defined by the following commitments: KNOWLEDGE: To cultivate a love of learning in each student To develop independent and autonomous learners To establish a foundation of academic excellence VISION: To engage each student intellectually and personally with the world To graduate students who will excel in college and in their lives beyond MKA. To recognize complexity and value empathy INTEGRITY: To strengthen each student’s intellect, character, and confidence To promote each student’s full and active citizenship and leadership To secure a life-long sense of honor through academic, athletic, and artistic achievement With traditions dating back to 1887, MKA was formed by the merger of Montclair Academy, Brookside School, and The Kimberley School in 1974.

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Senior Sampler: Meet Some Seniors for whom All The World's a S ta g e .......... 20 Cougar Athletics and Honors..............................................................25 The Headmaster is Pleased to Announce............................................30 A Collage of Community Service.....................................................31

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I don’t know anyone who does not feel a surge of adrenaline or even a touch of nerves when stepping onto a stage to perform in front of an audience.

Perhaps it is because so much effort and practice go into a great performance: timing, focus, creativity, discipline, and imagination are all essential components. Having watched how the performing arts curriculum unfolds at MKA, I am in awe of just how much technical skill our students acquire, which allows them to provide an audience with moments when the full breadth of their talent is revealed.

During the thirty years that I have worked in schools, I have been in the audience for hundreds of performances, and at MKA, I often find myself amazed by what our students can do. Several years ago, I attended a third grade performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and I have to admit that I was skeptical about the fit between the play and the age of the cast. While there were significant edits (imagine the phone calls if there had not been), the lines and scenes that were performed were unchanged. Shakespeare’s words and phrases were beautifully memorized and spoken by third grade students, and performed with a sweet seriousness of purpose that left me, as always, deeply touched by the play’s tragic conclusion.

Our theatre program provides evidence of the value of rehearsal as an important educational discipline. Beyond the theatre program, I often hear positive comments about the manner in which our students conduct themselves on field trips, as hosts at school, as public speakers and in making presentations in class and assembly.

Throughout the curriculum there are many, many experiences that develop our students’ confidence and skills when they stand before a class or an audience. Confidence comes from practice, and the student’s knowledge that he or she has done something like this before; and it may have been that third grade production of Romeo and Juliet.

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A great student performance is an intersection for many o f the best qualities o f a school and its community.

An audience matters also; and there is a direct correlation between the risks our students will take on stage and the absence of any fear of embarrassment. I am proud of the fact that the greatest applause often goes to the actor who may stumble slightly and then recover. Whether it is experiencing the intensity of a Deetjen Theatre one act play, the expansive fun of a flawless Spring Musical, a wonderfully creative Middle School production, or an original First Grade play conceived by the students themselves, an audience at MKA is actually taking part in one of our best classrooms.

Our performance venues contribute to the quality of what students can achieve, both onstage and backstage. Upper School students benefit from the superb resources of both the Deetjen Black Box Theatre and the handsomely upgraded Weiss Auditorium. Our Middle School students have begun to enjoy and make use of an auditorium that

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was completely renovated this year, thanks to gifts from Trustees, parents, employees and alumni. At Primary School, where it all begins, we have work to do to fulfill the goals of MKA’s Strategic Plan to transform the “gymnatorium” into a first-class performance and community space worthy of the students it serves.

A great student performance is an intersection for many of the best qualities of a school and its community. 1 can’t encourage you strongly enough to be in school with us and bear witness to a type of excellence that occurs again and again at MKA in moments that are both unique and unforgettable.

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Middle School Renovations The newly renovated MKA Middle School Lobby and Auditorium were officially opened on February 4 with a special assembly for the Middle School community and invited guests.

Opening the event, 8th grade Student Government President Madison Rivlin was the first to thank the generous donors, noting that the students are "so proud" of their new Auditorium, and especially appreciative of "the seats that are really comfortable!"

Adding to the thanks for the leadership and generosity of Trustees, alumni, parents and donors, Headmaster Tom Nammack reflected on the importance and value of spaces that enable a community to share and enjoy common experiences, while Middle School Head of Campus Dr. Randy Kleinman spoke of his delight in the renovated spaces that "immediately give a sense of a place full of lively learning, that honor tradition and celebrate middle school children, and that support MKA's commitment to offering a broad array of opportunities both in and out of the classroom."

Throughout the assembly, Middle School students provided entertainment. The 4th and 5th Grade Chorus sang a rousing rendition of Sondheim's Comedy Tonight', acting their parts as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, 7th graders Peter Colbert and Abby South previewed a powerful scene from the grade's upcoming Shakespeare presentation, and the Middle School Jazz Band had toes tapping with their rendition of Gotham City Municipal Swing Band.

The celebrations ended with short remarks from President of the Board of Trustees Michael Johnson. As the parent of three MKA alumni who attended, and one current student still attending the Middle School, he noted that the passage from the Lobby to the Auditorium was a "hall of memories" for him, and concluded, "To quote Winston Churchill, 'I am easily satisfied with the very best,' and with this great facility, I am very satisfied."

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“Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a Modem World” A large audience in The Montclair Kimberley Academy Auditorium was treated to an intense, fascinating, whirlwind tour of the ethno-sphere on March 3 as National Geographic Explorer in Residence Wade Davis explained "Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a Modem World".

As this remarkable anthropologist, explorer, author, film-maker and award-winning photographer moved from the cultures of Polynesia to the Amazon, from the Andes to Haiti, and from Aboriginal Dreamtime to Tibetan Buddhist enlightenment, the inherent connectedness of human society and the awe-inspiring spirit of the human species was made evident. Davis's extraordinary first-hand experiences of living with some of the world's most remote societies came alive through his lyrical story telling and stunning photography. "Other peoples are not failed attempts at being us," he constantly reminded his audience, "we should all benefit from the genius of modality." And while western society bears the brunt of responsibility for the destruction of so many of these cultures, Davis left his audience with hope; believing that it is not change in itself that threatens cultures, but rather power and acts of humanity —issues and actions that can be solved and changed. "There are other ways of thinking and being," he concluded "and everyone of us is capable of finding a new dream."

Davis's visit, sponsored by The Parents' Association of The Montclair Kimberley Academy, was part of PAMKA's Academy Forum public lecture series. Earlier in the day, Davis visited with MKA Upper School Environmental Science and Political Science classes and 8th grade Spanish classes. "We were so fortunate to have someone with such a wealth of knowledge of world cultures visit our school," said Middle School Assistant Head of Campus Boni Lima, "our students were able to hear about the relevance and importance of learning languages in a way that was truly inspirational."

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from the board of trustees

From the President I am hopeful that, as you read this, our snowy winter is receding into memory and that spring is finally in the air.

Tom Naminack was able to add the ability to accommodate delayed openings Hremarkable evidence that the times they are a-changing.

Thank you, Tom, for your constant care and vigilance on behalf of MKA. My first fall as Board President was a busy one.

However, much of the Board of Trustees work is accomplished at the Committee level, and our six Committee Chairs —Elisa Spungen Bildner, Tim Bozik, Kate Logan, Philip McNeal, Steve Milke and Eric Pai —have each run their series of meetings with organization and purpose. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to each of them. I would also like to thank Karen Ross and PAMKA, and Kent Walker and the Alumni Association, for their constant dedication to MKA. The Middle School Auditorium has been beautifully redone. Please visit this facility if you have a chance. The improvements in lighting, sound and equipment, while less visible than the revamped hall, will provide a superior platform for our students to perform, meet and study for decades to come. Please join me in thanking Rich Sunshine and Dennis Dudas for their tireless efforts in getting this project finished. Also, I extend thanks to our generous donors who made this renovation possible.

More changes are on the way. We ask a tremendous amount from our students at MKA, and they deserve the best programming, faculty

and facilities that we can offer. We are finalizing plans for targeted upgrades at all three campuses to be accomplished over the next five years. You will hear more about this in the coming months, and we hope to match these projects with your particular passion.

We are also targeting much-needed growth in our Endowment. Of the many benefits of a larger endowment, there are two about which I am particularly passionate —the capacity to increase the salaries of our brilliant and dedicated faculty and the ability to further augment financial aid.

My three children who have graduated from MKA have been extremely well-prepared for college and graduate school. I recently learned that it was common for some of them to text their friends after turning in an arduous college assignment: “thank goodness for MKA.” I take comfort in the knowledge that our other two children, now in grades four and ten at MKA, will reap the same benefits of our rigorous academic environment.

I wish you all a delightful and productive spring.

Warm regards,

Michael V. Johnson President, Board of Tmstees

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All The World’s a Stage: A Journey through the Campuses In this issue, we explore some of the programs and people, including alumni and current students, who have contributed to, and continue to build on MKA’s rich tradition of excellence in the world of theatre arts. From writing plays in the Primary School, to staging Shakespeare in the Middle School, and from filming award-winning movies to choreographing dance performances in the Upper School, MKA students, guided by a consistently dedicated and professional faculty, are provided with a wide range of opportunities and experiences that prepare them to follow their creative passions in the world beyond school should they so desire.

Act One: Theatre Arts at the Primary School by Donna Carrara, Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction To act, to sing, to dance, to create through an artistic medium is as integral to educating our young as learning to read with fluency, write with purpose and grace, or understand complex mathematical concepts.

In a society where support for the arts is diminishing and a primary school education focuses on the basics, MKA’s Primary School honors the creative arts and the need for children to express themselves through the play process.

Children “are bom to express themselves,” states Sir Ken Robinson, a recognized international leader in the development of creativity, innovation, and human resources. Essential for the growing mind is the opportunity to innovate and create. Assuming the role of a character set in a time and place gives young students the opportunity to imagine and to be in another space and time. This capacity for innovation is an essential human resource as we educate our young for an unpredictable future.

The play process at the Primary School is central to the experiences of our young learners and supports the

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The process begins in the classroom, and starts with the students. The first step for all grades is the selection of a book that lends itself to the writing of a script. Students are asked to bring in a favorite beloved book that they think may make a good play. It has to have an engaging plot, involve many characters or offer the opportunity to invent characters that will enhance the story line, and involve simple sets. Favorite stories are read aloud and voted on. Students determine the criteria for books that have the potential to make a good play.

Votes are cast and the book is selected. Multiple readings and discussion then set the stage for writing the play.

In the younger grades, ideas for the script are brainstormed and classroom teachers transform student ideas and some suggested dialogue into a finished script. Thinking about what characters can be added to the story while keeping the integrity of the story plot, is student led. The essential question guiding their thinking is whether or not there are enough characters for everyone in the class to have a role. The third grade engages in a different process as they write their own scripts. Story selection is based on a compelling story line as well as the number of characters in the story. Small groups work together envisioning the setting and the dialogue that may take place between characters. Each part contributes to the whole and the classroom teacher acts as the final editor, making sure that the script keeps the integrity of the story line.

The investment of our students begins with writing the play, but the staging, set design, interpretation of character, dance, and the music are what the anticipated audience sees and hears. Across grade levels, students paint their sets, determine their props, and become costume designers. The stage becomes a hub of activity. Lines are practiced with an audience in mind. Practice centers on remembering those lines, getting into character, and voice projection. Students practice “getting into the shoes” of the character they are portraying.

The art room becomes the center for set design.

Paintbrushes sweep into motion to add color to sets that complement the story line. Costumes are discussed and parents help put them together.

Songs are rehearsed and dances are created to enhance the telling of the story as it unfolds. After several weeks on stage rehearsing, the day of the dress rehearsal arrives. The first audience reaction is heard. The Primary School’s young thespians hear applause from their school community and realize that all of their hard work is appreciated.

The day of the play itself, whether you are a kindergartner or a third grader, is the culmination of a journey that celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of young children. The applause from family and friends resonates and the accolades received ensure a never to be forgotten moment.

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creative process and potential of the actor and the playwright. Ask any student in kindergarten through third grade what is one of their favorite memories and they will tell you their class play.

The play production unfolds through the concerted effort of students and teachers working together.

Starting in kindergarten, the students are asked for their vision, ideas and input. Script writing, dramatic interpretation, morning meetings devoted to tableau or drama games, art, dance and music are integrated experiences that support the final production which is celebrated with an audience.

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Homecoming 2010 It was a blustery but perfect fall day for Homecoming as classes from the ’0’s and ’5’s returned to campus in force to enjoy a day of food, fun and festivities. For the second year, MICA teams wore pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and enjoyed a great day that saw wins for Field Hockey, Volleyball, Boys’ Soccer and Football. Evening parties for the 5-year, 10-year and 20-year reunion classes were held at popular local venues, and Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Nancy Booth Kelly ’52 was formally honored at the Reunion Dinner held at the Montclair Golf Club.

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for classes in the 6’s and l ’s We lookforward to seeing you there!

SAVE THE DATE! 1 . MA 60’s classmates Jim Donald, George Bleyle and Marc Kirschner enjoy the game.

2 .You’re never too young to be a Cougar!

3 . Members of the Class of 2005: Lhenee Riddick, Jamie Piela, Julia Roth, Jackie Bruno and George Brady

4. Victory is sweet for a field hockey player.

5 . Celebrating TKS ’70 are Georgia Buckner and Leslie Bryan 6 . The ladies of 1970 7 . Enjoying their Yearbook were Anna Crawford and John Moore from the MKA Class of 1975.

8 . Coming all the way from Redmond, WA was Harry Jackson ’75, seen here with Bill Rowe ’50 and wife Bunny.

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10. Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Nancy Booth Kelly ’52 with Headmaster Tom Nammack at the Reunion Dinner.

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Dive into Reading: Book Fair 2010 “This school should be called Nirvana! If the kids had even half as much fun as I did, then we all had a great time. When I spoke about the hero in every child and the joys of travelling in your imagination, they were right there with me —the mark of an excellent school.“ T.A. Barron, Author This year’s PAMKA Book Fair also proved to be a blissful experience for the hundreds of students, parents, friends, faculty and staff who enjoyed being immersed in books and reading for five fabulous days. Under the leadership of tri-campus parent chairs Claire Wilks and Jamie Gorodensky, and with the continuing support of Scholastic Inc.’s Judy Newman MacGregor and Carol Levine, the “Dive into

“The week of the Book Fair is one of my favorite school events. I love the authors, the books, the presents I can buy for people... and the books. I have been writing a countdown on the board in homeroom so we can count down the days ‘till Book Fair begins! The Book Fair is a chance for an avid reader, like myself, to purchase the newest books from my favorite authors. In preparation for this awesome time of year, I do many things. I make a list of the books that I really need to get. I check to see if I know any of the authors that are visiting, and I go on a strike. I strike off of new books and bookstores to make up for many books I will buy. For the past 20 days and counting, I have not bought any new books.

That is a new record! That is why, when I see PAMKA starting to set up the Book Fair I know that my countdown to the Book Fair is almost here.” Paige Robinson, 7th Grade

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thrilled to be there, buzzed by the energy of the women in

honored to have been included in your program. ”

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-Dominique Browning, Author

Reading” themed Fair brought a spectacular array of authors to MKA.

MKA parent) Michael Uslan were on hand to sign new releases at the Sunday Book Fair Family Day. From the hundreds of volunteers to the thousands of volunteer hours, from the packed Faculty Tea to the Middle School reading nook, complete with sunken ship and schools of fish, and from the excitement of Brookside’s Pajama Night, to the sold-out ice cream Sundae Social, this Book Fair was one for the record books. An incredible $125,000 worth of books were purchased, but

In addition to T.A. Barron, Tony DiTerilizzi, Jon Scieszka and John Connolly visited the Middle School; David Shannon, Sarah Weeks and Jon Scieszka (doing double duty) visited the Primary School, while Liz Murray visited the Upper School.

And adults weren't left out either.

Author and editor Dominique Browning entertained a predominantly female audience of 150 with her tale of How I Lost My Job, Put on My Pajamas and Found Happiness, while cookbook author Rose Levy Beranbaum and comic book expert and author (and past

“It was a pleasure for me to talk with the kids, and I had a great time visiting with them. They really were a lovely bunch, and yy

a credit to all at the school.

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perhaps more importantly, the PAMKA Book Fair fulfilled its mission to celebrate reading. “The Book Fair has an echoing effect,” notes Middle School English teacher Debbie Branker. “The students ask for reading time in their English classes, they’ve picked out books that they enjoy, and they sit in complete silence, reading for pleasure. And the experience of hearing from authors is a cumulative part of the Middle School experience —even my eighth graders remember who they saw in fourth grade.”

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Legendary Speechwriter for Dr. King Jr. Visits MKA What must it have been like to hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s immortal “I have a Dream” speech as it was delivered? Thanks to the Mason family, MKA 2nd and 3rd grade students, as well as the entire Upper School community, had the honor and privilege of hearing history come alive first­ hand from King’s personal counsel, good friend, advisor and draft speech-writer, Stanford University Scholar-in Residence Professor Clarence B. Jones.

Bom to parents too poor to raise him, Jones spent the ages of 614 in a Catholic boarding school, going on to graduate from Columbia University and Boston University School of Law. He was the first African American to become a partner in an investment bank, the first African American to become a member of the New York Stock Exchange, and was the person King entrusted with delivering the letter that was to become known as his Letter from a Birmingham Jail —a text that is coincidentally, an MKA Core Work for 11th grade.

Jones mesmerized his audiences with his description of an America “addicted to segregation” where he and his white friends were unable to drink from the same water fountain, sit in the same station waiting room or sit together on a bus. His relationship with King began when King visited his home in California and urged him to join him as his legal counsel working in Birmingham. Jones agreed to help, but resisted the request to go south, until, hearing King speak at a local church, he was persuaded by King’s message to African American professionals that, if they were lucky enough to have received an education, they had a duty to help their brothers in Birmingham.

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Jones, who has just published Behind The Dream: The Making o f the Speech that Transformed a Nation told his young audiences that “You young people are the most important people in the country today. People like myself are trustees we have a legal responsibility to protect our country’s assets and you are our most precious assets.” He encouraged the students to be committed to the pursuit of personal excellence and education, to have values and to understand the importance of love —for themselves, their families, their friends and their classmates; suggesting that it was King’s deep love and respect for all people and for his country, combined with his unshakable belief in non-violence, that gave him the tools to make a difference. “Martin Luther King Jr. was unique,” concluded Jones, “you will never, ever, ever, ever see that shooting star again.”

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In another example of the remarkable opportunities available to MKA students, PAMKA held their highly successful second annual Internship Auction in February. Open to MKA juniors, seniors and collegeage alumni in the classes of 2008-10, the Auction, chaired by Linda Sterling and held in conjunction with PAMKA’s Spring Fundraiser, provided summer internship and shadowing opportunities in over 35 companies, representing fields as diverse as engineering, travel, law, design, finance and music.

New MKA Parent Richard Besser, former Head of the CDC and current Health Correspondent for ABC News, gave the keynote address, reflecting on the value of such opportunities that enable students to go outside their comfort zone and try new experiences.

Internship Auction Chair Linda Sterling (front) checks on Internship displays with Spring Fundraiser Chair Diana Fennelly.

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Jones told of how, in a world before cell phones and the internet, 250,000 were galvanized through flyers, landlines and radio appearances to march on Washington D.C. to hear Dr. King speak, and how he “was standing 50’ behind Dr. King as he gave his speech and I watched him and listened to him and saw 250,000 acknowledge his presence.”

Jones went on to explain that while he himself had provided King with a draft for much of the speech, about seven paragraphs into it, and exhorted by the singer Mahalia Jackson to “Tell them about the dream Martin! Tell them about the dream!” King “put his notes aside, put his hands on the podium and spoke extemporaneously the words that came into his mind at the time —those words that electrified the nation —it was like capturing lightening in a bottle.“

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Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Morning

The holiday season got off to a rousing start as MKA’s Primary School Campus celebrated Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Morning on November 19. Brookside’s special guests enjoyed a concert, which included the first public performance by Pre-K students, followed by classroom activities, crafts and special projects.

PAMKA Organizes a Winter Boutique Thursday, December 2 saw excited shoppers flock to MKA in support of PAMKA’s first annual Winter Gift Boutique. Under the expert leadership of parent chairs Shelly Grossman and Kerry Murphy, the new event exceeded all expectations as parents, past parents, alumni, faculty, friends and neighbors “shopped ‘till they dropped” enjoying the wide-range of merchandise on hand.

From jewelry to homemade toffee, and from home goods to children’s toys, the Boutique offered something for everyone. “Shelly and Kerry worked so hard on this,” notes PAMKA President Karen Ross, “their ideas, energy and commitment really paid off, and with PAMKA reaping 20% of the profits, this represents a wonderful addition to our fundraising efforts for the school.”

Pictured at left: Winter Boutique Chairs Shelly Grossman and Kerry Murphy; Pictured at right: A happy shopper!

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Finding MKA’s One Simple Thing In a marketplace rife with independent schools, all sharing academic excellence, talented faculty and small class sizes, how does one carve out a "niche" that allows for a separate and distinct identity among the crowd and authentically represents the personality of a school?

In an attempt to answer this question, MKA recently hired marketing consultants and independent education experts Edwards & Co, a firm based in Boston, to help create a "positioning statement" that would enable the entire MKA community to better articulate what it is that an MKA education provides for its students.

Edwards & Co conducted over 150 interviews with various constituents, including faculty, alumni, families who had been accepted but chose to go elsewhere, administrators, current parents, local feeder schools and Trustees. What emerged were some very distinct and disparate perceptions about MKA, ranging from "nurturing" to "academically challenging," that Edwards & Co then had the task of crafting into an authentic message —or, as they refer to it - "one simple thing" that feels true to MKA. In a world that increasingly values outcomes, the challenge for any school is to effectively communicate its mission and purpose, and for MKA, long dedicated to developing the potential of the "whole child" both intellectually and socially, this goes far beyond the obvious outcome of a college matriculation list. Edwards & Co developed six themes or "messages" that might resonate with MKA's constituents - Community, Modem, Empowering, Prepared, Leadership and Prestige.

These messages were then tested and retested, and the final —and overwhelming —favorite was the following:

At MKA we do not just educate, we empower. We deliver an innovative education that combines excellence in teaching, creativity in curriculum, and a highly personal, technology enriched environment. As a result, our students have the capacity to think critically, the confidence to stretch, and the preparation required to meet the real world challenges ahead.

For Edwards & Co, this positioning statement felt especially relevant as MKA does so much to truly validate it. The 1:1 Laptop Learning Initiative, Signature Programs, the Advisor Program, Professional Development Program, and indeed, college acceptance statistics, all testify to the fact that MKA really does provide an empowering preparatory education for today.

Initial response to the statement has been remarkable —ranging from the unanimous support of the Board of Tmstees, to a parent who, upon hearing the message for the first time, commented, "Tve been here for 17 years and I think this is absolutely fantastic!" to a Middle School faculty member who left a presentation about the process saying, "I feel inspired!"

The new positioning statement does not mean that everything that MKA says or does will now have the word "empower" attached to it, but rather that it provides a frame or a lens, around and through which everything the school does can be viewed, providing a cohesion of purpose and planning that will, in turn, help solidify the school's mission to, and already excellent reputation for, preparing young people to develop as independent and autonomous learners who engage intellectually and personally with the world in which they live.

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All The World’s a Stage: Act Two: Theatre Arts at the Middle School by Christian Ely, Fine & Performing Arts Department The theatre is an interpretive art form. The term rehearsal comes from the Anglo-French term hercier, which means, “to rake harrow”. To rehearse something is to re-rake it. Turn it over.

The theatre is a place where we come to an understanding of something through rehashing it, reexamining and reimagining it. It is a place where we foster empathy and understanding. It’s also a place where we can look at history with the perspective and safe distance of time. This philosophy guides the Middle School theatre arts curriculum.

"A stage space has 2 rules: (1) Anything can happen & (2) Something must happen.” Peter Brook, The Empty Space Why do we tell stories? What does it mean to “remember”? What makes storytelling artistic?

How can the theatre tell artistic stories? These are questions we ask as we create a space for things to happen in fourth grade theatre arts. We start with a hands-on exploration of the tools of an actor, the voice, the body and imagination. Then we take a step in another direction and explore the Holocaust. We then marry the two courses of study to create a theatrical piece based on “/ Never Saw Another Butterfly”. This book, a collection of poems written by Jewish children who lived in a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia, becomes the source material for a short performance piece.

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“A ll things are in a process and nothing stays still, and we cannot step twice in the same river” Heraclitus, Fragment 22 While we have no way of knowing where or how the first person stood in front of a group of people and acted out a story, we do know where our western version of theatre started, ancient Greece.

This is also where fifth grade theatre arts begins.

Extending directly from the fifth grade study of ancient Greece and Greek mythology, we explore the origins of western theatre. Aristotle’s “Poetics” is our jumping off point as we dive into Greek theatre, the first actor, and the use of dance and vocal performance on stage, choral speaking and mask work. In fourth grade we asked why we tell stories. In fifth grade we use the ancient Greeks to explore the structure of these stories. The bulk of work focuses on dramatic structure: beginning, middle, end. Inciting incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution. These are the fundamental tools of storytelling in the west. By understanding and using these tools, not only can the students become better story tellers, but they can

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also understand how they are used to evoke empathy and control an audience wants, emotions and desires.

“Artists love to immerse themselves in chaos in order to put it into form, just as God created form out of chaos in Genesis. Forever unsatisfied with the mundane, the apathetic, the conventional, they always push to newer worlds.” Rollo May, The Courage to Create What is an actor’s technique and how does he use it to tell stories? In sixth grade, we shift our focus to acting and performance. Sixth grade starts with basic Stanislavski acting techniques. Stanislavski was a Russian acting teacher and director credited with inventing modem acting techniques, commonly called “The Method”. Students are given contentless scenes and are asked to create all of the given circumstances: character, setting, plot, time, action and motivation. Once they have all this, they prepare the scene by giving each line and action and objective, moving them away from playing an emotion toward playing an action.

Once they’ve finished the contentless scene work, we explore a completely different acting technique, Veiwpoints. Created by a modem dancer and two New York directors, Veiwpoints works from the outside in. Where Stanislavski asks us to look within for inspiration, Viewpoints asks to take our cues from the world around us.

Students learn how to break down time and space.

Once they begin to understand the concepts, they use the new tools to create wordless scenes that tell stories just through images and physical actions.

Finally, they marry the two techniques and stage scenes from extant plays using both techniques simultaneously. This is called non-hierarchical directing and hones the students’ creativity and ability to collaborate.

“Theatre needs us to dismantle all our prejudices & certainties about who we are.” Declan Donalan, The Actor and the Target

Collaboration. Communication. Connectivity. The twenty first century is turning out to be one big conversation. If that’s the case, then the most important thing we have to learn is how to listen.

And, not just with our ears. We have to be able to read body language, understand context and successfully interpret social cues, Conveniently, these are skill actors have been honing for thousands of years. In seventh grade, we use a physical acting system developed by one of Stanislavski’s students, Vsevolod Meyerhold.

In the pictures from the early twentieth century, Meyerhold’s Biomechanics looks like something you might see at John Harvey Kellogg’s sanitarium. Once one dives in however, one leams that performing simple actions like “push,” “pull,” “reach” and “throw” as you are on stage allows you to get out of your own way. Seventh graders are notoriously self-involved. On stage, they tend to edit themselves and spend most of their time stopping themselves before anything new, unusual or “weird” happens. Biomechanics give them the chance to stop judging themselves and lets them just act. Once they embody Biomechanics they begin work on a scene from “The Other Shore” by Chinese Nobel Laureate Gao Xingjian. This play explores theatre and being from the Buddhist perspective and incorporates many Biomechanical exercises as the actors have to cross a river and reach the other shore.

“What is impossible that I ’m going to do today? ” Daniel Lamarre, President, C. O. O., Cirque du Soleil What about artistry and creativity? What about theatre for theatre’s sake? Sometimes, we get to do it just for the sake of making art. As with all classes, arts classes should empower students to be self-reliant and self-directed. Eighth grade performance studies give students this opportunity by looking at ways one can create and study theatre beyond acting. We look at theatre philosophically, artistically and technically.

Students are given the opportunity to “deconstruct” a piece of performance, to write their own plays and finally to create their own small performance pieces.

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Senior Sampler The total number of Upper School students involved in the theatre arts, front or backstage, at some point during their high school experience is huge.

Here, meet a few members of the Class of 2011 who have found a particular home within the department, and who have availed themselves of all the experiences and opportunities that involvement in the theatre arts can provide.

Chris McEwen Hometown: Montclair House: Monjo Attended MKA since: 6th Grade Favorite subject: English, though as a cinephile, I really love my film F&PA classes.

Favorite movie: The Apartment When did you start getting involved in the performing arts at the Upper School? As a freshman, I was a member of the crew on Urinetown, and since 2008, I’ve had roles in the school movies You Couldn’t Pay Me Enough and Baker’s Dozen. Additionally, I had roles in both The May Plays and Small Bites in the past year, and played the role of the Wizard in the Winter Musical, Once Upon A Mattress. I dabbled in MKA productions for my first two years of high school, but it was when I was a junior that I got serious about my extracurricular acting work. As nervewracking as the process can be - from memorizing lines to tweaking dress rehearsals - the most rewarding part of the process for me is the review spring 2011

satisfaction of a performance gone well. Hearing the crowd laugh, cheer, and applaud at your efforts is an incredible and wholly unique experience.

What has been your proudest theatrical moment to date? For the encore weekend show Small Bites, I had to memorize a five-minute monologue about attending a buffet, and perform it before an audience within in a week of my first formal rehearsal. It took some getting used to, but once I knew what J.C. Svec (the show’s director) wanted from it, I was off to the races. In a sense, that performance captured everything I love about performing - 1 made a total fool of myself on stage for five minutes, and had a great time doing it thanks to the energy of the audience. It made all the stress, memorization and repetition totally worth it.

What are your dreams for the future? I love films and dream of doing something with them on a managerial level - be it as a development executive at a studio or as a producer. It’s a tough field to break into, but I currently run a personal film blog chronicling my thoughts on the industry (httpflfascinatedfilmfanatic.wordpress.com/), and film has been my passion for as long as I can remember.

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Hometown'. North Caldwell House: Monjo Attended MKA since: Kindergarten Favorite subject: English and French - 1 can’t pick one!

Favorite food: Sushi What productions have you been involved in at the Upper School? My first involvement was with Urinetown, when I was the head of marketing and part of the hair and makeup team. The following year during Footloose, I became the head of photography while continuing my work backstage, helping with quick changes and getting the cast ready for performances. During A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum I was the head of photography as well as the prop master. In this year’s production of Once Upon a Mattress I was the stage manager, prop master, and head of photography - and I’m also planning to be a part of the Spring Play.

When did you first become involved in tech and what it is that you most enjoy about it? During my freshman year, I originally auditioned for Urinetown, but a knee injury prevented me from actually being in the production. Wanting to still be involved in any way I could, I decided to volunteer to be on the crew. I think what I most love about being part of the technical aspect of theater is that it keeps you on your toes. While there’s a set structure to the show every night, when a prop goes

Jessica Malat Hometown: West Caldwell House: Bradley Attended MKA since: 7th grade Favorite subject: It has changed from year to year, but I would say right now, it would be my History class, World Religions.

Favorite movie: The Breakfast Club What performances have you been involved in at

missing or someone isn’t where they are supposed to be, it’s up to you to fix it and to make sure everything runs according to plan. It’s the entire dynamic of theatre and the excitement of what goes on backstage that keeps me coming back each and every year.

What has been your proudest backstage moment?

My proudest moment happened last year when I had to step in as stage manager for a night performance at the last minute. I had no idea how to even work the headset, but I just got where I needed to be and kept praying that I wouldn’t mess up the entire show! Along with the normal chaos that occurs backstage, a prop that was essential to the plot went missing that night, and I spent a good majority of the show trying to handle the situation^ while still fulfilling my other duties as stage manger. Thankfully, we found it just in time, and the show ran smoothly for the rest of the night, After that performance, Mrs. Hoppe pulled me aside and asked if I would be willing to wear the headset for next year’s production. It was the best moment I’ve had in my four years of being a part of the performing arts at the Upper School.

What are your dreams for the future?Kight now my future plans mainly revolve around college. I’m not sure what I want to study just yet, but I still plan on being a part of the arts next year and I know theatre will always have a presence in my life, no matter what I do.

the Upper School? I’ve been a dancer and choreographer in the annual Dance 3 Choreography Show and also in the annual Upper School Breast Cancer Benefit Concert. I was the Assistant Choreographer for this year’s musical, Once Upon a Mattress, and helped with additional

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choreography in the 2008 musical, Footloose, and I’m the President and Founder of the MKA Fine and Performing Arts Council.

When did you first become involved in dancing and what it is that you most enjoy about it? I first became involved in my freshman year of high school. I love that Dance and different opportunities for Dance are even offered in the private school setting. I love that I can tell stories through different movement and have fun with it. I truly got to experience that feeling when I got the chance to choreograph, for the first time, in my sophomore year for the Dance 3 choreography

Dan Kwartler Hometown: Wyckoff House: Monjo Attended MKA since: 10th Grade Favorite subject: English AP Literature and Bio 2 Honors Favorite movie: Sunset Boulevard What MKA productions have you been involved in?

I have performed in four school productions —last year’s winter musical A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to The Forum, the May Term Senior Project piece The May Plays, JC Svec’s latest original movie Baker’s Dozen and this fall’s black box set of one acts titled Conversations.

When did you start getting involved in the performing arts at the Upper School? Having only begun acting my sophomore year at my previous high school, I was overjoyed to be privileged enough to work with so many fine people, both

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showcase. I got to truly experience what it was like to have the responsibility of putting a story together, molding dancers in my company and sharing my ideas with the Upper School community.

What has been your proudest “on stage ” moment so far? Dancing for the first time, presenting my choreography to the Upper School community for the first time in the Dance 3 Choreography showcase in 2008.

What are your dreams for the future? To become a professional dancer and make a living by doing what I love.

peers and teachers, at MKA. Upon auditioning in winter last year, the one thing that truly stood out to me about the MKA theatre experience was the level of professionalism that could be found in every aspect of the production. The set design, the costumes, the lighting flail of these technical theatre necessities where given as much care and attention by our directors as the actors, many of whom are truly among the best I’ve ever encountered.

What has been your favorite theatrical moment to date? One of my favorite memories at MKA was being cast in The May Plays, a series of one act plays written by two seniors in the class of 2010 and performed as their May Term project. These six plays were spectacular and one of the two, in which I was cast as God, received the first prize in New Jersey’s Young Playwright’s Competition. It was very cool to be directed by a peer who had actually written the work being performed, and his direction clearly brought both of his pieces to a whole new level.

What are your dreams for the future?

As yet, undecided —but hopefully exciting!

23 Hometown: Montclair House: Walden Attended MKA since: Pre-K Favorite subject: I honestly enjoy all of my classes, but English and Science have always been two of my favorites.

Favorite book: I’ve got lots of favorite books! We recently read The Picture o f Dorian Gray in AP Lit, and I loved it. I also really enjoy The Bell Jar. What productions have you been involved in at the Upper School? I’ve been involved in every drama production since the fall of my freshman year. I’ve also appeared in a few of JC Svec’s plays featured in New York City theatre festivals. Most recently I was in Conversations, a series of comedic one-acts centered around communication (or a lack thereof).

When did you first become involved in acting and what it is that you most enjoy about it? I can’t really say when I first became interested in acting, because it’s something that I’ve always done. When

Thomas Weisel Hometown: Montclair House: Walden Attended MKA since: Pre-K Favorite Subject? History Favorite book? Into Thin Air What productions have you been involved in at the Upper School and in what capacity? I have been a member of stage crew for the productions of: Footloose, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the. Forum, and Once Upon a Mattress.

Also, I was a boom operator for the 2010 spring movie Baker‘s Dozen. In addition, I have been running crew for the dance benefit concert.

I was little, I would sit in front of my mirror and improvise monologues —it was one of my favorite ways to amuse myself.

I guess I’ve always had that imaginative impulse, the desire to create another world. I just never let it go.

What has been your proudest “on stage ” moment so far? I got nominated for Best Actress at the Strawberry One Act Festival in New York City two summers ago. It honestly blew me away; many of the other actresses who were nominated had Broadway credits, and I was just some little sixteen-year-old with no professional experience.

To be put on the same level as the other actresses was incredible.

What are your dreams fo r the future? I really don’t know! I definitely want to continue acting in college, but I also want to use that time to explore all of my interests.

When did you first become involved in backstage and what it is that you most enjoy about it? I started working in theater when I was 10 and joined a children’s theater camp. I went to that camp until I was 13. We went to Ireland one year to put on a production with an Irish children’s theater troupe.

The following summer, I started to work for the theater camp and that’s when I found my love for the backstage. I worked backstage for this camp for four years, my final year being this past summer. I began my MKA high school theater career my sophomore year. I wanted to get more involved in the school, so I joined an activity where I had some prior knowledge, which was stage crew. I signed up and found something magical. I love putting on a production and it is a great feeling when nothing goes wrong. I love working with the MKA theater department because of the camaraderie and because I have learned so much about the craft.

What is your proudest back stage moment? Hmmm ... probably every time a show runs perfectly!

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What are your dreamsfo r the future? I want to become an archeologist, so I want to study Anthropology and History. But, I do hope to continue Working on theater productions throughout my college career.

Lauren Friezo Hometown: Montclair House: Strong Attended MKA since: Pre-K Favorite Subject: English Favorite Food: Whatever my mom is cooking!

What productions have you acted in at the Upper School? The winter musicals Urinetown, Footloose and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, the Deetjen Theatre productions All Work and No Play, VietRock, American Scene and Conversations and the spring movie Baker’s Dozen. But, for this year’s musical, Once Upon a Mattress, I’ll be backstage, helping with costumes and ticket sales.

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MKA ? I first became involved in acting during my freshman year: I tried out for the winter musical, Urinetown. I had no idea what I was getting into, but it was such a blast! From that moment on, I knew that I wanted to be in every single show at MKA. My favorite thing about acting is making people laugh. I love to able to put a smile on someone’s face! It is really touching when peers come up to me in the hall to congratulate me on a performance. I also love all the people I have worked with - there are so many talented students, as well as teachers, here.

What has been your proudest “on stage ” moment so far? Wearing a fat suit in Forum during my junior year. I wasn’t sure if I could pull off playing a 300pound courtesan, but was glad that I put aside my fears and went all out in my costume.

What are your dreams for the future? Once I get to college, being embraced by a community as welcoming and kind as the one here at MKA :) Editor’s note: Congratulations to Lauren, whose play Stop Staring, written in an MKA class and performed in Deetjen last fall, took second prize in the 2011 Theater Project’s Annual Young Playwrights Competition.

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Cougar Athletics 2010 Fall Athletic Awards & Honors Congratulations to Sierra Cocoziello 7 1, Captain o f the Girls ’ Volleyball Team and recipient o f the MKA Fall Captain’s Award that is given to a team captain who demonstrates leadership, a strong work ethic and is a role modelfo r their team.

Field Hockey Head Coach: Injoo Han (5th Year) Record: 11-8-2; 2010 NJISAA Prep B State Champions Savannah Freed ’l l Honorable Mention All-Essex County, ECCA; 2nd Team All-Essex/Union Conference Kerry Fusco ’l l 1st Team All-SEC; 1st Team All-Essex County, ECCA; NJFHCA Senior All-Star Game; MKA Offensive Player o f the Year Award; 1st Team All-Prep B; 1st Team All-Essex/Union Conference; 1st Team AllGroup 1, NJFHCA; 1st Team All-Essex County, Star Ledger; 2nd Team All-Group 1, Star Ledger Meredith Moran ’l l 2nd Team All-SEC; 2nd Team AllEssex County, ECCA; NJFHCA Senior All-Star Game; MKA Defensive Player o f the Year Award; 1st Team All-Prep B; 1st Team All-Essex/Union Conference; 3rd Team All-Essex County, Star Ledger Skylar Zlotnick ’l l 2nd Team All-SEC; 2nd Team AllEssex County, ECCA; 1st Team All-Prep B;„lst Team All' Essex/Union Conference; 2nd Team All-Essex County, Star Ledger Diana Arena ’13 Honorable Mention All-Essex County, ECCA; MKA Most Improved Player Award Jasmine Cole ’13 2nd Team All-Essex/Union Conference Gina Guccione ’14 3rd Team All-Essex County, ECCA; 2nd Team All-Essex/Union Conference Sydney Silodor ’14 Honorable Mention All-SEC; 3rt Team All-Essex County, ECCA; Honorable Mention AllPrep B; Honorable Mention All-Essex/Union Conference Football Head Coach: Lance Ramer (3rd Year) Record: 5-5

Michael DeVita ’l l 2nd Team Offense Independence Div., All-SEC

Gabe DiMasi ’12 MKA Most Improved Player Award; 2nd Team Offense Independence Div., All-SEC Gregory Froelich ’12 MKA Weiner Award; 1st Team Offense Independence Div., All-SEC Matthew Gregory ’12 Honorable Mention Defense Independence Div., All-SEC Max Herrmann ’12 1st Team Offense Independence Div., All-SEC; 3rd Team All-Essex County Offense, Star Ledger Patrick Karoie ’12 2nd Team Offense Independence Div., All-SEC Power Lawrence ’12 MKA Offensive Player of the Year Award; 1st Team Offense Independence Div., AllSEC Michael Sasso ’12 MKA Defensive Player of the Year Award; 1st Team Defense Independence Div., All-SEC Emeka Uwakaneme ’12 1st Team Defense Independence Div., All-SEC Jonathan Kingsley ’13 2nd Team Defense Independence Div., All-SEC Todd Morici ’13 2nd Team Defense Independence Div., All-SEC Robert Pannullo ’13 2nd Team Defense Independence Div., All-SEC

Boys’ Cross Country Head Coach: Tom Fleming (12th Year) Record: 19-2; 2010 SEC Liberty Division Champions Billy Lennon ’12 MKA Most Valuable Runner; 1st Team Liberty Division, All-SEC; 3rd Team All-Essex County, Star Ledger Will Dudek ’13 MKA Most Improved Runner; 1st Team Liberty Division, All-SEC; 3rd Team All-Essex County, Star Ledger Michael Henry Johnson ’13 2nd Team Liberty Division, All-SEC

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Essex County Doubles, Star Ledger; 2nd Team All NonPublic Doubles, Star Ledger Carina Wong ’l l 2nd Team American Div., All-SEC; MKA Most Valuable Player Award Lauren Martin ’12 2nd Team American Div., All-SEC; MKA Most Valuable Player Award; 1st Team All-Essex County Doubles, Star Ledger; 2nd Team All Non-Public Doubles, Star Ledger Danielle Charpentier ’13 Honorable Mention American Div., All-SEC Julia Perlmutter ’13 2nd Team American Div., All-SEC

Kyle Duca ’l l 2nd Team Colonial Div, All-SEC; Honorable Mention All-Prep B Travers Nammack ’l l 1st Team Colonial Div., AllSEC; MKA Most Valuable Player Award; 2nd Team AllPrep B Dominic Leone ’12 1st Team Colonial Div., All-SEC; MKA Most Valuable Player Award; 2nd Team All-Prep B; 2nd Team All-Essex County, Star Ledger; 2nd Team All Non-Public, Star Ledger Stephen Piela’12 2nd Team Colonial Div., All-SEC; Honorable Mention All-Prep B Justin Gonsalves ’13 Honorable Mention Colonial Div., All-SEC Miles Hackett ’13 1st Team Colonial Div., All-SEC; 1st Team All-Prep B; 3rd Team All-Essex County, Star Ledger; 3rd Team All-Prep, Star Ledger Matthew Lane ’13 1st Team Colonial Div., All-SEC; l sl Team All-Prep B Mark Phillips ’13 MKA Most Improved Player Award

Girls’ Soccer Head Coach: Todd Smith (10th Year) Record: 10-9-3 Bridget McCusker ’l l Honorable Mention All-Prep B Crissy Nasti ’l l 1st Team Liberty Div., All-SEC; 1st Team All-Essex County, ECCA; MKA Points Leader Award; 1st Team All-Prep B; 2nd Team All-Essex County, Star Ledger Alexandra Kelly ’12 Is1Team Liberty Div., All-SEC; 1st Team All-Essex County, ECCA; MKA Coaches Award; 2nd Team All-Prep B Kim Kirnan ’12 1st Team Liberty Div., All-SEC; 1st Team All-Essex County, ECCA; 1st Team All-Prep B; 3rd Team All-Essex County, Star Ledger Tess Meyer ’12 Honorable Mention Liberty Div., AllSEC; 2”d Team All-Essex County, ECCA; 2nd Team AllPrep B Carly Sibilia ’13 MKA Most Improved Player Award Carlie Till ’13 2nd Team Liberty Div., All-SEC; 2nd Team All-Essex County, ECCA; Honorable Mention AllPrep B

Girls’ Tennis Head Coach: Bill Wing (14th Year) Record: 1H8; 2010 NJISAA Prep B State Co-Champions Alisha Bhatia ’l l 2nd Team American Div., All-SEC Adriana Calandra ’l l 2nd Team American Div., AllSEC; MKA Most Valuable Player Award; 1st Team AU-

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Volleyball Head Coach: Mike Tully (6th Year) Record: 10-13 Gianna Bruno ’l l MKA Player’s Player Award Isabel Glusman ’l l 2nd Team All-Prep Elizabeth Amato ’13 1st Team All-Prep; Honorable Mention American Div., All-SEC; 3rd Team Essex County, Star Ledger; 1st Team All-Prep, Star Ledger Lainey Bukowiec ’13 3rd Team All-Prep, Star Ledger

who celebrated scoring 1,000 points in her MKA basketball career in a game against East Side High School this January. Blair finished the game with 22 points in the Cougar win. She is only the ninth player, male or female, to achieve this distinction since 1950.

If any other athlete has been inadvertently omitted from the list below, please contact the MKA Athletic Office via psullivan@mka.org

MKA's 1,000 Point Club Boys and Girls Basketball: Stanley Traymore 1950-54 Julie Porter 1991-1995 Dave Minchin 1972-76 Frank Herrmann 1999-2002 Laura Mamell 1974-78 Kyrie Irving 2007-2008 Tony Barnes 1975-79 Blair Landolfi 2008-2011 Maureen Towers 1979-83

An impromptu fencing meet between current varsity fencers and alums took place over the winter break when eight alums coincidentally visited a practice session. In what varsity coach Kerry Verrone hopes will become a new tradition, the alums gained the first victory.

Back row 1-r: Laura Polding TO, Ian Pelse TO, Mike Dunn '09. Front row 1-r: Katie Davis '09, Lily Shepard '09, India Larrier '80, Erin Frey '04 and Brigid Frey '08.

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to the MKA Middle School Girls’ Soccer Team that ended the season with a 17-0-1 record, the best ever according to Coach Ken Smith.

The team scored 98 goals and let up only 9, as 7th grader Izzy Mendez had 13 shut-out games as goalie. Led by Captains Lisa Goldsman and Nicole Romola and 8th graders Erin Duca, Dylan Goldberg and Sarah Hollinger, the team's major wins included a 2-0 defeat of Heritage, a 3-2 victory over the Roosevelt School, a 3-1 defeat of Oak Knoll and a 4-0 victory over Newark Academy at their Homecoming.

"These girls were not only talented," notes Coach Ken Smith, "but were some of the kindest children I have ever coached at MKA. This group of girls represents all the best there is at MKA."

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All The World’s a Stage: Act Three: Theatre Arts at the Upper School by Nicole Hoppe, Fine & Performing Arts Department MKA’s Upper School theatre program is a program like no other. Where else can students get a true real-life, professional experience while still feeling they are part of a caring and fun family?® Our annual winter musicals, part of a long tradition of entertainment at Montclair Academy, The Kimberley School and MKA, are launched on a full-scale. Each year, they provide a showcase for all the talent that students have to offer.

Everyone who wants to be a part of the production is given the opportunity to work with a professional staff with over one hundred years combined expertise. Broadway-quality microphones and original Broadway costumes are brought into the Weiss Auditorium, and the students sing and dance to music played by a professional pit band (with some talented student assistance). Over the years, some of our young actors have given performances impressive enough to gamer nominations from Papermill Playhouse’s Rising Star Awards, allowing them acceptance to a prestigious summer workshop series, and often paving the way for studying theatre at the college level.

If musicals are not where a student's interests lie, there are plenty of other choices. MKA's state-ofthe-art Deetjen blackbox theatre is nicer than some facilities that house theatre festivals in New York City. Each year, at least one full production of drama and comedy are produced here, giving students an authentic insight into the life of a working actor. And, speaking of New York City,

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faculty member and writer/director JC Svec’s original work is accepted into several different well-respected festivals each summer, and he chooses to give MKA students the opportunity to perform alongside professionals in these pieces Ha unique and immeasurable experience.

And if performing in musicals and/or blackbox dramas and comedies doesn't appeal, there is always the Spring Movie that MKA produces under the guidance of J.C. Svec, every other year.

This full-length video, written, directed and edited by professionals, stars Upper School students, giving them the exact same experience they would get if they were cast in an outside independent film. These movies win awards each year - more than the trophy case can hold. The most recent, Baker's Dozen Hwon a record ten.

If performing on-stage is not where a student feels most comfortable, MKA's back-stage crews hold a

Over the years, some o f our young actors have given performances impressive enough to garner

nominations from Papermill Playhouse’s Rising Star Awards, allowing them acceptance to a prestigious summer workshop series, and often paving the way for studying theatre at the college level.

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With all of these opportunities comes a higher level of responsibility, beginning with the audition process. Auditions at the Upper School have a clear line drawn between the casting table and the auditioners. There is no help given in audition preparation. Each student is responsible for researching the show, preparing the most appropriate audition pieces and conducting themselves in a professional manner while in front of the casting table. This extends throughout the call back process. Once cast in a production, the standards of rehearsal decorum are also raised. The blackbox productions rehearse for six weeks straight, five days a week, two and a half hours each day. The musical cast rehearses for three months. For five days per week, and one Saturday per month, the cast is either in a vocal rehearsal, a dance rehearsal, or on stage blocking a scene. It is during these extended hours that the exciting collaboration process really takes place. While each student has a hand in the development of their character, the relationship between the director and actor

leads to the joint creation of the concept for each character that then fits into the overall vision for the production. While this represents a heavy responsibility and workload for a high school student, it without a doubt prepares him or her for performing at the college level and beyond.

But, perhaps the best aspect of MKA's theatre arts program, and the piece that makes all the hard work worthwhile, is that no matter what you choose to be a part of, no matter which side of the table you sit on, you are part of a family. Our MKA theatrical family spans all four grades and all types of personalities, and becoming a member of that family leaves our students with memories that last a lifetime.

See pages 8 & 18 for more.

With the receipt o f a 2010 AVA Platinum Award fo r Writing, the 2010 MKA Upper School Spring Movie “Baker’s Dozen ” has now received more professional awards than any other MKA movie production.

Baker's Dozen has been honored with a total of ten awards, including two 2010 MarCom Awards a MarCom Platinum Award for Writing/Video Script and a 2010 MarCom Gold Award for the Poster; two 2010 Platinum EMPixx Awards - for Dramatic Independent Film/Video and Writing/Dramatic Film/Video; two Videographer Awards - an Award of Distinction for a Video Produced by a School and an Award of Excellence for Creativity in Writing/Video, and two Fiennes Creative Awards - a Platinum Award for Writing/Video Script and a Gold Award for Design/Poster.

Produced by Upper School faculty member JC Svec, and made with a student cast and crew, Baker's Dozen is the ninth biennial Spring Movie and the latest in a long line of productions that have garnered professional recognition (the 2000 movie, A New Republic won nine awards).

"On a personal note," says Founders' Cup recipient Svec, whose plays have been accepted by the prestigious Samuel French competition in New York and performed in the city's Planet Connections Theatre Festival, among other venues, "I am pleased that this is the fourth award for the script."

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place for everyone. Students are given the chance to work alongside professionals, holding crew positions for all of our productions and films in everything from building a set, to designing costumes, to being a sound operator on a film set.

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National Merit Finalists Sarah Cuneo Andrew Lokker Andrew Wagner National Merit Commendations Meredith Moran Lauren Morisseau Lucy Randall Alexis Richards Brandon Wahba National Achievement Finalist Alexis Richards National Achievement Outstanding Participant Everett Glenn Additional Senior accolades to: Lance Barnard who was selected to be a panelist at the New Jersey Financial Literacy Summit in October 2010.

Alexa Burzinzki who now holds the MKA Girls’ 100 Butterfly Record with a time of 1:00.59.

National Finalists 1-r: Sarah Cuneo, Andrew Lokker, Alexis Richards and Andrew Wagner.

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Sarah Frasco, Kerry Fusco and Meredith Moran who were selected to the 2010 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) High School Academic All-American Squad.

Lauren Friezo on taking 2nd place in the 2011 Theater Project’s Young Playwrights Competition.

Blair Landolfi who joins the MKA Basketball 1000 Point Club.

Lucia Randall, whose Junior History Thesis paper “The Rise of Progressivism: Theodore Roosevelt as New York City Police Commissioner” was published in The Concord Review.

Evan Russenberger-Rosica who received an award for his role in the Japanese War Crimes Committee at the Brown University Model United Nations Conference in November 2010.

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Congratulations ...to several faculty and staff members who celebrate milestone anniversaries this year: 1 . Celebrating 25 years of service to MKA, 1-r: Administrative Assistant Kathy Bahri, Assistant to the Headmaster Carol Ippisch and First Grade teacher Donna Blanes.

2 . Celebrating 30 years of service to MKA, Middle School Assistant Librarian Julie Edelman.

3 . Celebrating 35 years of service to MKA, 1-r: Upper School PE Chair and Health teacher Ellen Iverson, First Grade teacher Pat Parke, Upper School Director of Student Services Joan Weller and Upper School PE teacher Jan Peterson.

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MKA Teachers as Leaders In the space of just one week in October, no less than eight MKA faculty members were attending various national conferences not as participants, but as leaders in fields as diverse as technology education, curriculum development and character education.

On October 22, MKA’s Director of Technology William Stites was in New York attending Technology and Learning’s annual technology forum where he presented on “Acceptable Use Policies and Filtering: What We Should be Doing” and moderated a round table discussion on Social Media. This was followed up by a guest appearance on EdTech Talk’s “21st Century Learning“ where Stites discussed MKA’s 1:1 Laptop Learning Program and its use of the Evemote application. Since then, his blogs on social media issues (www.williamstites.net) have garnered increasing attention from other educators and one of his posts is to be included in an upcoming book by Ben Greisler, entitled Photographer’s Guide to the Digital Lifecycle.

On October 25, at the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools one-day conference “Teaching in the 21st Century,“ held at the Lawrenceville School, MKA Director of Educational Technology Jenny Zagariello, together with tri-campus System Technician Steve Frantz, presented “21st Century Skills: Empowering Student Technology Leaders,” a session about MKA’s student technology leadership program where technology and educational technology staff support the growth of student leaders to promote the effective use of technology as a learning tool

throughout the school. At the same conference, Upper School Flistory Department Chair Dr. Louise Maxwell and fellow-department member Gillian Branigan presented “After the AP: Authentic Learning Experience through Historical Research” a workshop on the philosophical and practical components of MKA’s rigorous Junior History Thesis project.

Later that week, on the other side of the country, Pre-K-12 Director of Curriculum and Professional Development Karen Newman, together with Upper School history teachers Kerry Verrone and Carol Spencer were in San Francisco attending the CEP’s (Character Education Partnership) National

The fact that these

teachers are showcasing MKA’s “home grown programs on a national platform i&tremendously exciting, ” notes Upper School Assistant Head o f Campus Steve Valentine.

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Newman, together with national character education expert Dr. William Wians, presented “Aiming at Virtue” designed to help teachers empower students to take responsibility for their own learning and development of good character, while Verrone and Spencer presented “Ethics and Leadership: Shaping Identity and Community,” that talked about the methods used at MKA to help students assume ownership of their own character development and serve as leaders in the school community.

The fact that these teachers are showcasing MKA’s “home grown programs on a national platform is tremendously exciting,” notes Upper School Assistant Head of Campus Steve Valentine.

Valentine, who also writes a popular blog for teachers and learners

(http://sjvalentine.typepad.com/) and was nominated to the Editorial Board for the Columbia University Klingenstein Center’s Klingbrief publication, was a key member of the team that redesigned the faculty professional development process at MKA. He sees the proliferation of faculty as leaders as evidence that the school is becoming a formidable force for innovative teaching and learning. “Our teachers work not only to fulfill MKA’s mission to promote their students to become leaders, but also to model that behavior themselves. When I heard from a friend of mine, who teaches in an independent school in Maryland that his administration had been shown the MKA Trustee Dashboards (see Spring 2010 Review) by a national consultant as an example of effective Board governance, I knew MKA was continuing to extend its influence as a leader in independent school education!”

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Alumni and current parents are invited to “KICK OFF THE SUMMER” in beautiful AVON-BY-THE-SEA at the home of Esther and alumnus Bill Dioguardi ’76.

Don’t miss this terrific evening at the Jersey Shore!

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Spanish high school students clipping web images associated with new vocabulary words into a shared Spanish dictionary.

8th grade scientists magnifying and photographing the development of the milkweed beetle and importing those photographs directly into their science notebooks.

11th grade history students discovering that, rather than having to bookmark sources for their Independent History Research paper, they can highlight and clip their research, together with citations, directly into a research notebook.

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These are just some examples of how MKA's 1:1 Laptop Learning Program is harnessing the power of the Evemote application to enhance teaching and learning. For students, the application, now used by over 3 million users worldwide, is transforming the way they organize their work, and for some, their lives.

MKA’s relationship with Evemote began in June 2009, when the application was introduced to faculty at the school’s annual four-day Technology Institute, designed help teachers explore effective ways to use technology tools to support teaching and learning. The faculty experimented with Evemote and quickly saw the potential it held for learning within the classroom. In Spring 2010, members of MKA’s Technology Department met with representatives from Evemote to discuss both how the application could serve the school and how input from the school could help Evemote develop their product further. This on-going relationship led to the installation of Evemote on every MKA student and teacher laptop, and it is now one of the most widely used applications in the school.

Intrigued to see their product in action at what is their flagship school account, Evemote came to MKA to film classrooms in action and interview Tech and Ed Tech administrators and representatives from the Middle and Upper School Student Laptop Leadership group. The result —two movies and a podcast featuring MKA students and faculty - to watch and listen, go to www.mka/evemote.org.

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From the Alumni Council President I think the most appropriate word for this winter was “Snow.” Hopefully, by the time this reaches you, those of us in the Northeast will have thawed. At this writing, six snow days have already wreaked havoc with the school’s schedules. The Alumni Council’s calendar was no exception, with two cancelled meetings. But, we did manage to leverage technology to keep the ball rolling.

Our fall events were a great success, starting with the Annual MKA Young Alumni Happy Hour at NYC’s 79th Street Boat Basin Café in September where 100 alum, administrators and faculty raised money for the 2010-11 Annual Giving campaign.

Thank you for your generosity Young Alumni!

Homecoming was well attended by more than 200 alumni and friends who enjoyed the annual Homecoming luncheon, a myriad of sporting events and the Reunion Dinner at Montclair Golf Club. The highlight of the dinner was the presentation of the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Award to Nancy Booth Kelly ‘52. Special tribute was made to the Classes of 1950 and 1960, celebrating their 60th and 50th reunions, respectively. In fact, there were a number of special guests in attendance; it was a pleasure to meet Marc Kirschner ’60, the first President of the Alumni Council of the newly-merged schools in 1974. Thank you, Marc, for reaching out.

In November, the Alumni Council worked the phones, calling alumni at MKA’s Annual Fund Phonathon. Alumni giving is an important

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component of the Fund, and I want to thank those of you who made gifts, pledged support, talked with us on the phone and caught up on what’s new at your alma mater. If you haven’t already made your gift, I encourage you to do so. All gifts, regardless of their size, are greatly appreciated and can be made up until June 15th.

The Alumni Hockey Game, an MKA institution, wrapped up a full 2010. Over 20 alumni players, coaches and current varsity players hit the ice on the day after Thanksgiving, with many past parents on hand to cheer their young-at-heart alumni players.

The New Year got off to a great start with the Classes of 2009 and 2010 coming back for the Young Alumni Winter Break Luncheon in January to reconnect with classmates and current students.

MKA promptly hit the road to the windy city for an Alumni reception at The Capital Grille in Chicago on January 24th. Alumni guests ranged from Kimberley Class of ’49 through MKA ’96, and it was a warm and welcoming crowd, despite the cold outside.

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Please take full advantage of all that the Alumni Council sponsors and organizes. There are great opportunities to connect with fellow alumni, share our common past and maintain a connection to MKA today. Next up is an Alumni Wine Tasting event at Van Vleck House in Montclair on Wednesday, May 25th. Mark your calendars; details will follow.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COUNCIL 2010-2011 Alexandru Aldea ’95 Geoff Branigan, D irector o f Development & External Affairs Michael Braun ’01, Lindsay Braverman ’01 Jared Cook ’01 Erin Culbreth ’02 Mitchell Decter ’94 David DeMatteis ’95 Clifford Finkle ’92 Angela Garretson ’94 Dionne Gronda ’01 Andrew Kyrejko ’05 India Hayes Larrier ’80 William Martini ’98 Cheryl McCants ’82, Secretary Laurie Hoonhout McFeeley ’76, Alum ni D irector

My best to you all,

J. Kent Walker Alumni Council President

Erin Morales, D irector o f Annual Giving Michele Mucci ’84 Thomas Nammack, Headmaster Mark Politan ’91 Klaudia Pyz ’98 Dermis Rodano ’87, Treasurer Katherine Santoro ’04 Jessica Simpson ’99, Network Vice President Jaclyn Latzoni Spedaliere ’00 Richard Stanton ’87 Keshia Trotman ’92 Martin Torjussen ’90 Lee Vartan ’96 J. Kent Walker ’80, President Jay Wecht ’83 Executive Vice President

ADVISORY COUNCIL Dan Carson ’83 J. Dean Paolucci ’73 Joshua Raymond ’89

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On February 8th, the Alumni Office sponsored an Alumni Theater Night in NYC to see Lombardi - A New American Play on Broadway. 21 alumni and friends raved, as did the critics, about the production. Alumnus Peter Stem ’65 was involved in the show, and kindly helped arrange this memorable evening.

A personal highlight of the winter for me was watching the Middle School students take on the faculty in a charity basketball game in February.

The game was excellent with many ebbs and flows, but the highlight of the evening was the tremendous 19-point comeback the students made in the final 2 quarters, to come from behind and beat the faculty by 2 points! MKA enthusiasm and community spirit is alive and growing!

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All the World’s a Stage Just Ask Our Alumni!

Just reading this issue's Class Notes gives a taste of the range of alumni successes in the field of theater arts. (See Alan Hawes '96, Karson St. John '98, Mike Trainor '99 and Josh Rudbart '04).

Previous Notes have followed the careers of others such as Kristy Scanlan '90, Sara Shaning '95, Lauren Hooper '00 and Kristen Connolly '98 whose busy year included three more movie appearances - Certainly and Worst Friends —both in post-production and The Cabin in the Woods, as well as her role as the iGirl in the popular internet series iChannel. And future Notes may well update news on actors Brandon Uranowitz '04 ,who is coming to Broadway in Baby I t’s You slated to preview on March 26th and open on April 27th, and Maxwell Eddy '05. Here, we catch up with five alumni spanning four decades of graduation, who exemplify the passion, talent, dedication - and just a little luck - required for success both on and offstage.

The Backer: Peter Stem — MA Class of 1965 Tell us a bit about yourself : After graduating from MA in 1965,1 crossed the Hudson River to attend Columbia College. For good or bad, I’ve lived in Manhattan ever since. After graduating from Columbia College, and thereafter from Columbia Law School, I’ve been practicing law in private law firms, as well as becoming active as a backer of

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theatrical productions. The extent of my involvement - beyond financial - depends on the amount raised or invested in a particular show — while it may be minimal in a large production, it can be significant in a small show.

What was your involvement with theatre at school and college?

I had no involvement in theatre at MA, college or law school other than attending many Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. It was my parents who first introduced me to theater —the first show I can really remember seeing is My Fair Lady - 1 thought it was wonderful and it made me want to attend more. And, I do remember fondly the shows that were mounted and directed at MA by the late Robert "Bob" Hemmeter.

How did you first become interested in the financial aspects o f theatre?

I first became involved about eight years ago.

My oldest childhood friend, who I’ve known since we were 3

years old, was producing Avenue Q and I invested in the show. It turned out to be a major hit and is still running —now Off-Broadway. From that success, I became hooked. My interest in theatre intensified during the same period because my life partner is a producer and general manager of theatrical productions. As a result, we see anywhere from 80 to 100 shows a year between Broadway, Off-Broadway and London. At this point, I’ve helped to back about 15 shows.

Were there lessons that you learned at MA that prepared you fo r your career?

The most helpful courses that I took career-wise were English, where the teachers instilled a great sense of vocabulary and grammar and Latin [four years], which has always been helpful in the practice of law. The Academy was also a place where I learned the importance of treating people with respect.

In terms o f supporting productions, what has been you proudest moment?

My proudest moment was last year, when Next Fall, co-produced by my partner, was nominated for the Tony award for Best New Play. In general, I get substantial satisfaction in helping to bring new and important works for the enjoyment and edification of theater-goers —whether or not a show makes money.

What projects do you have coming up?

Most recently I’m involved with Lombardi, which opened last October and which a group of MKA alumni and friends attended on February 8th.

Upcoming this spring are Catch Me I f You Can, Bengal Tiger (starring Robin Williams) and War Horse.

What is your favorite play or musical production o f all time - and why?

On a personal level, Geoffrey Naufft's play, Next Fall. The play speaks to me in so many ways and is incredibly moving. Having seen it at least 15 times, I would be happy to see it again. My next favorite is Ace, a major musical that was performed in Cincinnati, San Diego and Washington D.C., which my partner is now producing and which will open on Broadway in about a year from now.

You have always been tremendously involved in, and supportive of, offering opportunities to the MKA community — can you tell us why?

First, I welcome the opportunity to bring the MKA family together for cultural events, and second —and in this orderH it helps support a show.

The Hollywood Writer and Producer — Michael Platt, MKA Class of 1977 Tell us a bit about yourself: I live in Los Angeles with my wife, Liz, and my twin boys, Avery and Kash. I started my career as a stand-up comic, opening for such people as Howie Mandel, Jerry Seinfeld, Dennis Leary and the late Robert Shimmel. I became involved in writing/producing when I realized I could still be funny without having to go “on the road” doing stand-up, as I was getting tired of all the traveling and enjoyed writing jokes much more than performing them.

When I moved to LA, my MKA hockey days are what paid off the most. While working the comedy rooms in NYC with Dennis Leary, we kept talking about playing hockey together. Of course, it never happened, and I assumed it never would. But, when I moved to LA in ’95,1 ran into him and he invited me to play on a team that Jerry Bruckheimer was starting up. I became their goalie for the next several years, and played in many games with everyone from Wayne Gretzky to Cuba Gooding Jr., and also with a talent manager who, after a year or so, got around to asking me what I did. I gave him a spec Friends script to read and he took me on as a client. Soon thereafter, I got my first staff-writing job in 1996 on a sitcom called Pearl, starring Rhea Perlman. In addition to recently selling two feature scripts, my television credits include writing and producing Glory Daze, 10 Things I Hate About You, the Ex List and Weeds, and writing for The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, Side Order o f Life, Sex, Love & Secrets and The Howie Mandel Show.

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I always knew I had a creative side, and knew I was funny, but never had a real outlet to express it.

So, I did what any talented, creative, lost person did... I went to law school. I practiced law in NJ with my father for a couple of years when I realized the only thing I really enjoyed about it was working with him. We were always very close, and when I told him I wanted to pursue a career in the arts, he was very encouraging. He wanted a happy son, and if it involved risk taking, so be it. The only mandate he ever had, and which I agree with is, be honest with yourself. Not that you better be an immediate success, but rather, you have to monitor yourself. If you feel you have the goods, the original voice, the talent and work ethic, pursue it with vigor. If you’re tentative, and most important, dishonest with yourself about your talents or limitations, then you’re wasting your time. You have to be prepared to let go of your safety net and take the dive. The next step was to go to write some material, go to some open mic nights, have a trial by fire. It turned out that I had a knack. Other people besides me thought I was funny. That’s how I made the transition from practicing law to stand-up comedy, and into writing and producing.

comes with more writing. But, don’t be a dreamer either. Always ask yourself if you’re working hard enough, if you’re progressing, and if you think it’s worth it.

What was the most important thing you learned from MKA? Never eat the meatloaf.

Who has impacted you most in the field o f entertainment, and how?

My father. He never put pressure on me to limit myself to the standard path. He encouraged me to take the chance.

What has been the highlight o f your career so far?

Collaborating with talented actors, directors and studio/network executives who help breathe life into my words and get them out over the airwaves.

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What are some o f the things that inspire your writing?

Anything that touches my heart. Anything from a skewed perspective. I like to examine the foibles of society and humanity from angles that most people don’t think about, or at least say out loud.

It has to be original, funny, and resonate with emotion. Though, if they offer me enough money, I will also write crap.

Tell us a bit about yourselves: Caitlin: I'm currently the Director of Client Service for Box Office Tickets, Inc. in Washington D.C., where I consult on box office management for numerous theater companies, music producers and film festivals around the country. Prior to this, I was the Managing Director of Theater J at the Washington DCJCC and the Operations Manager of the Washington Jewish Film Festival. Before moving to this area, I lived and worked in Boston where I attended Emerson College, receiving a BFA in Theater Management.

What advice would you have for today's MKA students hoping to break into a career in Hollywood?

You have to really want it. You have to feel like there is nothing else you want to do, because just about anything else is an easier way to make a living. And you have to write, write and write. I will say that if you work hard enough and have the requisite talent, there is no better job. You must also always be honest with yourself. Ask yourself whether you truly have what it takes to be good.

Not that you have to be good now. That only

Josh: I'm currently the Chief Programming Officer of the Washington DCJCC and the Co-Director of their Center for the Arts. I'm also a published and produced playwright, with productions in Florida,

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What was your involvement with theatre at MKA? Caitlin: I worked on the stage crew, props crew and as an assistant stage manager and stage manager beginning in my freshman year and continuing through senior year. MKA prepared me for the rigorous experience of stage managing numerous productions at college, beginning my freshman year, and also for the challenge of creating a network of student supervised support staffs.

Josh: During my time at MKA, I was involved onstage (Comedy o f Errors, Cat's Cradle) and backstage (Grease, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, Pippin, Awake & Sing, Endgame). Besides acting in numerous productions, I assistant directed, worked on the lighting crew and stage crew. I also began my career as a playwright at MKA where I wrote and directed my Senior Project.

Called Some Assembly Required, it was inspired by volunteer work I did with Russian immigrant children and at a retirement home. In fact, I almost didn't graduate because there was some foul language in the play and the Headmaster said I had to remove it. I refused, which in retrospect probably wasn't necessary, but it taught me a good lesson about standing up for artistic principles. In the end, the play was allowed to continue, but only with a disclaimer in the program saying that the foul language was not sanctioned by the MKA administration.

Can you tell us how your past collaborations came about? What was the most memorable?

Caitlin: We worked together on almost all of the productions we were involved with at MKA. Often times with Josh onstage and me backstage, but

many times with us both working together backstage. One of our most memorable collaborations was Josh's senior project which I stage managed.

Years after college we were back working in the same place at the Washington DCJCC. For six years we worked together in the theater as Production Manager (Josh) and Managing Director (Caitlin). We also worked together on the Washington Jewish Film Festival, first when Josh was the Festival Coordinator, and later when he was the Director. In high school, we used to joke that we shared one brain, and during our times working together at the JCC, this shared brain came in handy. We would often be able to anticipate what the other person would answer or prefer. We ended up having our weddings within six weeks of each other and one of the board members at the JCC made a donation in honor of our marriage —he thought we had to be marrying each other.

What advice would you have for today's MKA students hoping to break into a career in the theatre?

Josh: Get a lot of sleep now. Seriously —learn everything you can about every aspect of the theater and take chances every day. No one is irreplaceable, but the more you know, the more you can do. And the more you can do, the more fun you will have. Theater is a lot of work, but the friendships you will make will help sustain you.

The Actor Kerry Bishé, MKA Class of 2002 Tell us a bit about yourself: I attended Northwestern University where I majored in theatre and did a lot of Chekhov, Pinter and Stoppard. We'd do Greek plays out by Lake Michigan and create esoteric performance pieces.

During college, I had my first professional acting job with a touring company, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, whose mission is to take classical theafre to the tiniest towns in Montana. After graduating, I moved to New York and did a lot a plays, including My Name Is Rachel Corrie, a one woman play directed by Alan Rickman, Pygmalion at the Roundabout theatre on Broadway, and

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Minneapolis, St. Louis and other regional theaters.

Previously, I was the Director of the Washington Jewish Film Festival and Production Manager for Theater J. I was an American Studies major at Grinnell College in Iowa, where I did a lot of theater including acting, writing, working on crew and a semester abroad studying Irish theater.

Tender, a beautiful new work by a fabulous Australian Playwright, Nicki Bloom. My friends and I also created original work and performed it in warehouses in our Brooklyn neighborhood, and that remains one of the most powerful theatre experiences and one of which I'm most proud. A couple years ago, I started acting on camera and did a few movies and TV pilots. Last year, I played the narrator character on the final season of Scrubs and made a movie with Edward Bums called Nice Guy Johnny. I just finished Red State, a very scary story about a Christian fundamentalist group gone horribly bad.

Can you remember how you felt the first time you performed on a stage?

The very first time I ever performed anything, I played the mother in Mary Poppins when I was four years old. There's this sort of sub plot about her becoming a feminist - 1 remember being so scared in front of people; I had a Vote For Women's Rights sign and held it up to hide my face.

When did you decide that being an actress was what you wanted to do with your life?

The year I was in 7th grade was the first year of the Shakespeare Project and Christian Ely's first year teaching at MKA. We did Macbeth and I played one of about fifty witches. I was an awkward, gangly kid - tall and geeky. I remember one day in the lower gym, we all started moving around like witches, being ugly and unselfconscious and it was absolutely thrilling. I learned very quickly, that the more you cared what other people thought of you, the worse you were going to be at acting. What a liberating idea to carry with you, growing up through, arguably, the most anxious time of your life.

How did your MKA experiences prepare you for your career?

MKA made me use my intellect and be proud of it.

There's pressure as an actor, and particularly a young female actor, to be adorable and unthreatening. I once used the word “mercurial” to describe a character in an audition and I'm pretty sure it's what got me the job.

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What's been your most challenging role so far and why?

My Name is Rachel Corrie was the very first job I got out of college. Told in her own words, culled from diary entries, emails and letters, it's the true story of an American activist killed by an Israeli while protesting for Palestinian rights. It really felt like an insurmountable task for so many reasons.

Just to stand in front of people and ask them to listen to you for an hour and half. Could I even leam all those words? Was there any way to do justice to the real person she was, and her parents who were sitting out there in the dark. I learned a lot of really critical lessons doing that play.

Technical ones, about being a better actor, but most importantly, the first time I was going to do the show in front of an audience, the director asked me how I was doing. I said, "I've got to be honest, I'm pretty nervous." He looked at me curiously and said, "Well, it's not about you. No one cares how you feel. "And he's right.

As an actress, who has impacted you the most and how?

I really doubt that I would have become an actor if I hadn't met Christian Ely. I didn't know that being an actor was something you could do for a job, for life. He taught me the skills to find out what it is I needed to know, and how to go about learning it.

Is there a dream role you hope to get to play one day?

I don't have a dream role - it's the breadth and diversity of many different roles that really interests me. I tend to gravitate toward the character that I hate the most when I first read a script. There's a challenge there, and a real opportunity to leam something about myself. The part about acting, I think, that makes it an important contribution to the world is the way it generates empathy. Audiences, like actors, put themselves in the characters' shoes —all the characters, even the awful, morally bankrupt ones.

The best actors and the best plays and movies really give these characters the respect to imagine they've got good reasons for doing what they do, even if they're doing terrible things. To relate to these people is to acknowledge the part of ourselves that can understand, given certain circumstances, that we might be capable of doing terrible, or ridiculous things, or heroic things too.

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MKA Alumni Awards We Need You to Help Us...

Once again, it's the time of year when our Alumni Association asks for nominations for Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Awardees.

Our Distinguished Alumni Awardees have come from all fields of endeavor, including philanthropy, business, medicine and the arts, and our Athletic Hall of Fame honors individuals, teams and coaches from Montclair Academy, The Kimberley School and MKA. Do you know someone you believe to be deserving of recognition from the wider MKA community?

Please pass all suggestions along to Alumni Director Laurie Hoonhout McFeeley at lmcfeeley@mka.org. Full eligibility criteria, as well as online nomination forms can be found on the Alumni section of the MKA website at www.mka.org or mailed to Laurie at the MKA Alumni Office, 201 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.

And don't forget Founders' Cup Nominations too!

All members of the MKA communityS students, parents, past parents, faculty, staff and alumni®® can nominate a teacher who has made a difference and exemplifies MKA's long-standing tradition of teaching excellence.

Online Founders' Cup nominations can be submitted via the Alumni section of the MKA website at www.mka.org or mailed to Laurie at the MKA Alumni Office, 201 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.

MKA’s Alumni Council Wants You ... to

Save the Date: Wednesday, May 25th

Join Alumni and Friends for a delightful springtime Wine Tasting at Van Vleck House & Gardens.

Invitations and online registration coming soon!

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MKA On the Road September 16 saw the return of one of MKA’s most popular alumni events, the Young Alumni Party, held once more at the West 79th Street Boat Basin Café in Manhattan. This year, 150 graduates from the classes of 1996-2006 enjoyed catching up with one another, as well as meeting their teachers and current administrators.

1. Liz Brambilla '97, Lauren Hooper '00 and Lauren's guest Daren Rogers 2 . Mark Fortunato '03, Mike Fortunato '02. Chris Jackson '02 and Anthony Gray '02

3 . 2006 classmates 1-r: Katie Gelnaw, Angela McCaffrey, Jamie Silverman, Brittany Berckes, Antonia Amico, Vicky Schalk and Caitlin DiRuggiero 4 . 1999 classmates Priya Krishana-Kapur, Igor Alves and Jessica Gerstein 5 . Members of the Class of 2004: Sheldon Fields, Tommy Beach, David Endo and Brendon McCaffrey

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Our Chicago area alumni gathered for an intimate cocktail reception in January, 2011. In attendance were Susan Inglis Chapman '49, Susie Forstmann Kealy '55, Leslie Adickes Schmid '68, Brad Scott 76, Charles Talbert 76, Mike Berry 78, Suzanne Conzen 78, Bruce McBratney 78, Shalini Bhaskar Gagliardi '88x, and Alan Hawes '96.

6 . Laurie Hoonhout McFeeley 76, Brad Scott 76, Mike Berry 78, Suzanne Conzen 78 7 . Susan Inglis Chapman '49 and Bruce McBratney 78 8 . Leslie Adickes Schmid '68 and Susie Forstmann Kealy '55 9 . Shalini Bhaskar Gagliardi '88x and Alan Hawes '96

THURSDAY, APRIL 7™ 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Join fellow DC area alumni & friends for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at

MKA is Coming to DC!

Clyde’s of Gallery Place.

707 7th Street NW To R.S.V.P. or w/ questions, email Laurie McFeeley: lmcfeeley@mka.org or call 973-5097939

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On the Ice Once again, a great crowd of past and present players returned to the ice for the traditional MKA Alumni Thanksgiving face-off and festivities. Some 20 grads and coaches donned Alumni Jerseys, and the "even" graduation year team once again defeated the "odd" year team in a close match that went to overtime.

The current varsity team was also on hand and teamed up with alumni. Bolstering the "even" squad were 2002 classmates Brett Allcom, Anthony Gray and Joe Potenzone, Will Boss '04, and '08 classmates Rob Fortunato and Dwight Jackson. Returning from the odd-numbered years were Sean Duffy '97, Matt Brown and John Thompson from '03, Nick Galasso and Dan Marrazza from '05, Derek Phillips '07 and Danny Smith '07x, and the 2009 contingent of JR DeVita, Nick Pepe, Brian Purcell and Brian Saling. Players, former hockey parents, current parents and friends enjoyed a post-game pizza reception at the arena.

Young Alumni Winter Luncheon On January 4th, a large crowd of college-age alums from the classes of 2009 and 2010 returned to school for the Alumni Office's Annual Winter Break Luncheon. The group enjoyed spending time with one another and with their former teachers, as well as with current students, talking about their college experiences so far.

Back from the Class of 2009 were Alyse Amato, Rachel Weller, Leah Cerf, Madeline Frank,

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Miranda Saylor, Frank Mayer, Jeff Magid, Kaan Yarar, Mike Nardella and Taylor Sutton. 2010 grads on hand were Kelsey Taylor, Stanton Fields, Adam Zerihoun, Andrew Farrelly, Alexa Semonche, Kanu Uwakaneme, Burke Kusnierz, Mark Bylancik, Erik Helleren, Emily Olshefski, Nicole Nelson-Ogaard, Matt Palmisano, Ian Pelse, Chris Blanz, Brian Elberg, Stephen Nolan and Rob Gelberg. Apologies to those who visited but are not listed above!

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Editor’s Note The deadline fo r news fo r the FALL Review is and the deadline fo r the SPRING issue is J a n u a r y 1 .

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News can be subm itted at any time in response to the Alum ni Office annual mailing, on the back o f Annual Fund remittance envelopes, via m ail or em ail to the Alum ni D irector (lmcfeeley@ mka.org), the Editor (dkozak@mka.org) or your Class Secretary. We keep ongoing file s 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 reestablish contacts with old friends, does not require a great deal o f tim e and is essential to the ongoing vitality o f the school.

Thank you.

M A E M ontclair Academy TK S— The Kimberley School MKA — The M ontclair Kimberley Academy

---------- 1928---------TKS Virginia Stoutenburgh Svigals turned 100 in October 2010! Willard Scott sent her a lovely note congratulating her on her big birthday. See inside back cover for more birthday congratulations!

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TKS

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

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

Josephine Schutt McNair recently spoke with Ruth McCord Alexander, the only member of the class o f 1935 that she knows about. They have kept in touch over the years. Her sister Ann McNair Scharadin, class of 1938, lives nearby and she sees Ruth often. Josephine asks if there any other members of the class of 1935 that live in central Florida, near Orlando? For the last 8 years, she has been living in a retirement community called Village on the Green, not far from Orlando.

MA Mr. John Graham 1129 K ing’s Ranch Road Bandera, TX 78003

-----------1936---------TKS Mrs. Josephine M urray Schmid 501 E. Campus Avenue, Suite Office Chestertown, MD 21620-1600 Our sincere condolences to the family of Frances Elliott McCahill who passed away on July 7, 2010.

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M iss Charlotte Fitch 24 Cape B ial Lane, P.O. Box 45 Westport Point, MA 02791

The Alumni Office heard from Robert Livesey who is still working full time in educational publishing.

We send our deepest sympathies to the family of Doris Blondel Krebs, who passed away October 2, 2010.

---------- 1939---------TKS

---------- 1931---------TKS Mrs. A lbert F rell (Irene Burbank) 580 Adm iralty Parade Naples, FL 34102

The Alumni Office learned of the passing of Virginia “Ginny” Taylor Voorhees from classmate and cousin Cornelia “Connie” Serota. MKA sends its deepest sympathies to Ginny’s family and friends.

Ann Dixon Curtin is happily living in Oak Harbor, Vero Beach along with fellow Kimberley moms Martha Phillips (mother of Tacey Phillips Carroll ’72), Barbara Malcolm (mother of Ellen Malcolm ’65), and Mim Frederick (mother of Dale

Frederick Horne ’76).

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TKS

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Frances Johnson Ames who passed away October 1, 2010.

Joan Williams, marvelous class secretary for many years, wrote in to say that while most news she receives from classmates these days has to do with “family,” the class remains remarkably busy! She received a nice note from classmate Josie Watt Clark from her summer home in Michigan, after a great summer with most o f her family visiting. She was awaiting the birth o f her eighth great grandchild in December. Josie also relayed that on September 11, 2010 (the 5th anniversary of her husband Bill’s death), a grandson was married to a beautiful girl, and a great granddaughter was the flower girl.

Josie’s son Mark has accepted a position at the University of Texas as Director of the medical branch of the Graduate Program in the Humanities, one of the first in the country.

Joan reported that Academy, Kimberley and MKA connections continue to amaze her. Her newest neighbors in Maine share a mutual friend with Nancy Kluge Rumery! Joan shared news about a weekend with her daughter Matti that will remain a highlight of her life. Matti belonged to a jazz chorale during high school, and in her senior year, 35 members and an accompanying band went to Europe and performed for several days in Switzerland with other groups from all over the world. Joan and her husband were chaperones on the trip. The group’s music teacher was just wonderful, and when word came out that Matti’s high school was going to honor some o f the retired staff o f the Fine Arts department, some chorale members located him on Facebook. He was added to the list of those being honored. Joan and Matti traveled to CA to attend the recognition ceremony, along with many o f the former chorale students, and the experience was both moving and memorable. The whole experience made Joan realize how much her teachers at Kimberley meant to her, and how much their efforts have influenced her over her lifetime. She wants to now take the opportunity to acknowledge all o f the help and enthusiasm she felt from all departments in her dayH English, Latin, Music, etc. She

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also wants today’s faculty to know that they are doing an outstanding job, and that their work and caring will be remembered for generations!

---------- 1941---------TKS Mrs. James F. C. Hyde Jr. (Enid Griswold) 5402 D uvall Drive Bethesda, MD 20816-1872 Our sincere condolences go to the family of Jean Conde Avery Fleu who passed away on April 23, 2010.

Our condolences go to Barbara Tryon Thompson whose husband passed away July 2, 2008. Barbara moved out to western Colorado to be near her daughter and grandson.

MKA sends itsTjcSiaolences to the family of Richard Delafield Scheuermann, who passed away on December 8, 2010.

MA Mr. D avid Baird Jr. 9 Parkway M ontclair, N J 07042 Class agent: Mr. Lewis Townsend 2801 New M exico Avenue, Apt. 303 Washington, D C 20007-3913 LTownsned23@yahoo. com

We returned to Manchester to see two o f my grandsons play in the World Cup of Lacrosse, in which thirty countries participated. Both grandsons had been All-Americans at the University of Maryland, and one had also been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. They had been recruited a year earlier by the coach of the National Team of Scotland (they have dual citizenships), when they played with the team in some European tournaments. The colorful opening was very like the Olympics,, with the bands playing each national anthem and flags flying as the teams marched onto the main field.

Ten days of competitions followed on the twelve fields (called “pitches”), with no rest days in between. As typical in England, light rain fell at some point every day. One emotional memory was o f the team’s first match against Latvia. The ground fog was heavy and sitting in the stands, and we could not see beyond the field. Then, first we heard the melancholy notes of the bagpipe, and slowly emerging from the mist marched the tall handsome piper followed by the Scottish team, flag whipping in the strong breeze.

Needless to say, this grandmother’s heart was overflowing.

The icing on the cake was added at the close of the Cup when both grandsons, one a “midi” and one an “attack” were selected for the President’s Team, an all-star team drawn from the thirty participating countries.

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---------- 1942---------MA Mr. Richard L. Charlesworth 27 Whipple Farm Lane Falmouth, M E 04105

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

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MKA sends condolences to the family of Thomas Adair. Monsieur Adair passed away on December 18 . After teaching French for 10 years at the Collegiate School of New York, Tom taught French at Montclair Academy and MKA for 23 years.

M iss Lucile G. Mason 142 North M ountain Avenue Montclair, N J 07042-2350

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Gloria Evans Dodd writes: Bill and I had a memorable summer. We flew to Manchester, England, rented a car and drove up to “The Borders” area of Scotland. I wanted to complete some research on my ancestor, Sir Walter Scott, who moved there in 1804, where at his farm “Abbots Ford” (really a large manor) he spent his last seventeen years writing his highly Successful novels. Scott was buried in Dryburgh Abbey, and Bill and I stayed at the historic Dryburgh Abbey Hotel on the River Tweed, across from the Abbey.

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MA Mr. W interfordJ. Ohland 39A Cambridge Court Lakewood, N J 08701-6225 MKA sends its deepest sympathies to the family of Milton Brawer, who passed away on September 8, 2010.

MKA sends its sincerest condolences to the family of Leon Clark Richtmyre, Jr. who passed away June 19, 2010.

---------- 1945---------TKS Anne Feagley Wittels (Mrs. Jerome L.) 3970 Sepulveda Blvd., #403 Torrance, CA 90505 wittels@ socal. rr. com Our sincere condolences go out to Mary Lois Sheerer Babcock on the death o f her husband who passed away on September 17,

2010.

Our sincere condolences go out to the family o f Verna “Rudd” Trimble Kenvin, who passed away December 6, 2010.

MA Mr. William B. Grant, 7330 Westmoreland Drive Sarasota, FL 34243

---------- 1946---------65th REUNION OCTOBER 22, 2011 TKS Back and all smiles for Homecoming 2010 in October were Abby Keebler Ryan, Andrea Schneidewind Walker and Hyla “Heidi” Ames Troxell. While this fall heralds the Kimberley Class of 1946’s “official” 65th reunion, the ladies’ return highlights the fact that coming back to Homecoming on any given year is a wonderful idea!

In August 2010, an event entitled, “Celebrating Abby” was held in Blue Hill, Maine. Abby Keebler Ryan and her family established The Ryan Family Fund fo r Girls and Women some years back, to support women’s and girls’ health via the Blue Hill Memorial Hospital (servicing the Blue Hill and Deer Island Peninsula vicinity). Abby has devoted much of her time through the years as both a generous friend o f the hospital and a diligent worker on behalf of women’s health issues and initiatives. Abby and her family’s efforts in Montclair, the Philadelphia area and now in Maine are a shining example of heartfelt community service, the power of philanthropy and the value of endowment, and the Ryan legacy of giving back to the community is a model for all to admire.

Hyla Ames Troxell writes: Being one of three attendees from the oldest reunion class at 2010 Homecoming was a sobering event, as was the (rare for me) killer of a cold I came down with the next week. (Can only blame all those wonderful young people swirling about.) But it was certainly worth it!

Am proud to have been associated with such an outstanding school.

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---------- 1946---------MA Dr. Peter B. Lawrence 4802 Olympic Lane N #D Wilson, NC 27896-9148

William F. Brown’s “Twist,” a musical for which he wrote the book, played at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta in Fall 2010. It is based on “Oliver Twist,” and is set in New Orleans during prohibition. He is aiming to have the show on Broadway.

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Back row l-r: Andrea Schneidewind Walker ’46, Gail M arentette ’51, B ill Rowe ’50, Bunny Rowe, A rt Ryan. Front row l-r: Walter Rauscher ’50, Abby Keebler Ryan ’46, Hyla “H eidi “ Ames Troxell ’46 enjoy Homecoming.

TKS Mrs. D avid Hannegan (Louise Rudd) 49 Canterbury Lane Lakeville, CT 06039

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Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Lila Rappaport Landau who passed away on September 17, 2010.

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MKA sends its deepest sympathies to Jerrie Reilly Stevenson on the passing of her

Our sincere condolences go out to the family o f Dana Chase Troxell, who died suddenly on July 15, 2010.

Our deepest condolences go out to Alan Kessler, whose wife passed away on July 8,

2010.

MKA was sorry to learn o f the passing of John A. Meeker on April 18, 2010. MKA sends its condolences to Mr. Meeker’s family.

---------- 1948---------TKS Mrs. Sibyl Lewis Lotterle P.O. Box 3254 Hayden Lake, ID 83835-8148 Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Mary Miller Spalding who passed away March 10, 2010.

MA Reunion Chair: Mr. J. Henry Leonhard 51 Fromm Court Mahwah, N J 07430-2957

A1 Murray plays with the USA Senior Softball Team. In March 2010, the team played in Cuba for seven days, which A1 writes was a “great experience.” This fall, the group played in Taiwan and Japan, where they won the international title. This June, the team will play in Madrid and Barcelona against Spain, Amsterdam, Germany and Italy.

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husband, G. Barnes “Barney” Stevenson, on September 2, 2010.

---------- 1950---------TKS Class agent: Mrs. Richard Lewis (Audrey Maass) 4551 G ulf Shore Blvd. N, Apt. 804 Naples, FL 34103-4601

Audrey Maass Lewis writes that life is good for her and her husband, with winters in Naples, Florida and summers in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. They see a lot of Gay (Clarke) Perry and her husband Al, as they all belong to the same country club in Naples.

Margaret Steuart was very sorry to miss the class’s 60th Kimberley reunion, and emailed this update around Homecoming time: Guy and I celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary last June. We have five children and 13 grandchildren, soon to be 14 at Christmas time: They range in age ifom 1 to 24, and all live within 15 minutes of us; great fun with all of the ages!

We still live in our same house in Chevy Chase, Maryland. We also have a home on the Wye River on the Eastern Shore, which is about one hour away and a great family getaway, especially in the summers and at holiday times with boating, swimming, crabs, oysters. We also call H alf Moon Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica home several times a year. Guy is Chairman of the Board at the hotel; his father was one of the original builders in 1954.

Take a look at our website halfinoon.rockresorts.com - and consider coming to enjoy the b e S ty of Jamaica, its people and our hotel, catering to guests from all over the world.

I am still very active with the Washington National Cathedral. I am on several committees and serve as Chair of the All Hallows Guild’s Garden Committee, working with the Horticulture staff in the open spaces, native woodlands and gardens that are kept historically appropriate for a 14th century Gothic cathedral (first designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.). Our mission, since 1916, is the care and beautification of the 59 acres of the Cathedral Close.

I served on the Board of Tmstees of Washington and Lee University for ten years, until 2005. I also am active with Tudor Place Foundation in Georgetown, an historic property owned by Martha Washington’s granddaughter, whose husband was the first mayor of Washington DC in the early 1800’s.

I chair the Buildings and Grounds Committee; this is fascinating work.

I try to play the piano almost everyday; I still have the beautiful Steinway that was in the Music Room of my childhood home. Montclair was a great place to grow up. Remember my car, the Packard Limousine with its running boards and window shades? I think we got half the class into it for trips to Bond’s for Awful Awfuls!

Awfully good! I often think about our Kimberley days, and have shown our yearbook and photos to our children. One last note - my sister, Elizabeth Jones Glaeser ’53, is now a widow and lives in New York City. My best to all for a wonderful reunion!

Our sincere condolences go out to the family o f Ann Pamela Fraser Neill Collins, who passed away on September 29, 2010.

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school simply couldn’t get information onto paper, and he notes that even to this day, he is good with numbers - expressing that he remains grateful for the wisdom and patience of his sometimes overbearing masters at the Academy. Alan asked to be remembered to his classmates, recalling them with great affection and friendship. If anyone has news or updated contact information about other Academy ‘50 alumni, please reach out to Rudy so that he can continue his terrific efforts to keep all in touch.

-----------1 -951---------------60th REUNION OCTOBER 22, 2011 Classmates from 1955 l-r: M ichael Ludlum, D avid Atherton, Oscar M ockridge

MA Mr. Rudolph D eetjen Jr. 12 Ledge Road, Cottage 74 Blue Hill, M E 04614

Rudy Deetjen reached out to fellow ’50 Academy classmates last summer to recruit old friends to come back to MKA for the group’s 60th reunion. (Rudy is a former MKA Trustee, and also served as Head of MKA’s Middle School during the 70’s.)

Rudy was so looking forward to reunions, but sadly became ill just days before, preventing his traveling down from Maine. He did, however, receive 6 days of excellent care in Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and sent all his deepest regrets at missing the festivities.

Forest Service employee and avalanche expert. He is still a sought-after lecturer on avalanches awareness.

Cliff Evans was sorry to miss Homecoming, but he had just returned to California after an extended trip east with his wife (and ‘50 Kimberley alumna) Joanne McQuillen Evans. Cliff still enjoys tennis and plays as often as he can.

Dick Hopkins was off to his Sanibel residence on Florida’s gorgeous west coast at Homecoming time. He enjoys both his Florida and Morristown homes, depending on the time of year.

Andy Karp sent regards to all, sadly having

At Homecoming, classmates Walter “Pete” Rauscher and Bill Rowe (and Bill’s wife Bunny) represented the ‘50 contingent in wonderful form.

Rudy already looking forward to his class’s next milestone reunion; and relayed the following news from classmates: Pete Broderson has retired from his Vermontbased family business, K&E Plastics, and his sons Eric and Kurt have taken over. He’d love to hear from old friends coming to the Vermont area!

Don Congdon is enjoying retirement after his career as a busy and successful hotel manager in NYC. He battles arthritis and can no longer drive, but sends word that his children are well; his son lives in Hawaii and his^* daughter is in the Monmouth, N J area.

Jerry Cronin has become a semiprofessional glider pilot and lives in CA. Jerry was a military power pilot back in the day, flying R4-Q Flying Boxcars, F6-F Hellcats and F9-F Panther jet interceptors. As a civilian, he flew DC-3’s and Piper Cherokees for the company that he formed and ran.

Roland “Roily” Emetaz is a retired U.S.

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a major conflict with last year’s Homecoming date.

The “Bill Rose’s” and the “Doc Warren’s” could not make it up from their St. Pete’s Beach residences for reunion, but were with all in spirit.

Jack Wallace has faced some health challenges, but is still living in West Orange he’s the proud grandfather of two current MKA students.

George Hallock had family wedding matters that kept him from coming back for Homecoming in October, but the Alumni Office is ever grateful for George’s tremendous and loyal support o f the school and his help in soliciting reunion giving in honor o f the Class of 1950’s 60th reunion.

Alan Werksman wrote a nice note to George Hallock from FL expressing his regret at not being able to attend the class’s 60th reunion celebration. Alan reminisced a bit and credited Montclair Academy English teacher, William Avery Barras, with getting him through Bowdoin, Rutgers Law School and 2 bar exams (NJ & FL). He said his counterparts who didn’t excel after high

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

Gail Robertson Marentette writes: Fun to have Bill Rowe and wife Bunny here for Bill’s 6 0 ^ reunion. Also loved seeing Nancy Booth Kelly ’52 and son Greg, who came from the Bahamas for her to receive MKA’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

Nancy Ehrhardt White wrote in to say that she very much enjoyed traveling with Jane Gassaway Bonner on a September trip to Scotland.

MA MKA sends sincere condolences to the family of Ernest F. Keer, IH who passed away on July 10, 2010.

Rudy Deetjen and the Montclair Academy Class of ’50 wish to thank Gail Roberston Marentette for her gracious inclusion of any Academy alumni back for Homecoming at a lovely brunch at her home on Sunday of Homecoming weekend. Some very special ’51 Kimberley alumnae were also on hand, Gail so often being the catalyst (not to mention loyal supporter and MKA cheerleader) who makes it possible for classmates and old friends to reunite and reminisce about the good old days! MKA remains deeply gratefid to Gail for all that she does on behalf o f MKA.

---------- 1952---------TKS Mrs. Clark Moran (Martha Gilbert) 8011 S tra u ffRoad Baltimore, MD 21204-1834 Our deepest condolences go to the family of

Phyllis Lockwood Hull, who passed away in June 2010.

On August 1st, six Kimberley alumnae were among the enthusiastic audience at Grace

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Episcopal Church on Martha’s Vineyard. The occasion was a classical piano concert given by Jean Fairgrieve Granum’s daughter-in-law, Russian pianist Elena Svetalkina Swenson. Accompanying Jean were Lorna Peters Garron ’53, Eleanor

Helm Ketcham ’46, Leigh Berrien Smith ’45, Leigh’s daughter, Pam Smith Brock ’72x, and Barbara Whidden Day ’52x. The group was enthralled with the performance, and all thoroughly enjoyed their Kimberley mini-reunion.

MA Class agent: Mr. Charles Sage 435 Welch Avenue Ames, IA 50014-7302 csage@ iastate. edu Very sad news to report. I received a note from Joyce Ellinger that Mike Ellinger passed away on November 24th o f a very aggressive brain tumor, the same that Ted Kennedy had. He died at home with family and his beloved dogs at his side. MKA sends its deepest sympathy to the family.

Charles Sage checked in with the Alumni Office regarding a few members of the class. George Lucas reported, “Last visit with Jimmy Kelly was in St. Augustine over five years ago (Charles had inquired about Jimmy in his Christmas letter to George).

George went on to say February and March will be hard, with a very busy Florida schedule, but that he hopes to make it back for the class’s 60th reunion. He also sends a high-five to Danny Read and Bob Kim. Louis “Tony” Noll emailed Charles a wonderful story about Mike Ellinger and his three misfired snaps from center - that led to three Newark Academy touchdowns.

According to Tony, Mike only had vision in one eye, but nobody knew! Charles hopes to rendezvous with Bob Kim and Danny Read in South Carolina sometime around St. Patrick’s Day. MKA is extremely grateful to Joe Schubert for his work in producing a marvelous DVD depicting “A Day at Montclair Academy.”

Joe toiled many hours and pieced the DVD together from a 16mm film by the same name, made as a senior project back in 1952.

The DVD is priceless, bringing to life teaching icons like William Avery Barras (taught English at MKA for 3 decades), Claude Monson (Latin) and William Miller (science teacher at the Academy for an astonishing 46 years). Joe’s thoughtful selection of music that accompanies images serves to transport the viewer back in time, beautifully preserving a bit of history for future generations.

D istinguished Alum ni Award recipient Nancy Booth Kelly ’52 with son Greg and friends Gail Tomec Kerr ’52, D avid Kerr ’52 and Gail Robertson M arentette ’51.

---------- 1953---------TKS Ellen Page and her husband enjoyed a wonderful visit with Patsy Eddy Ford and her husband Ben at their home in Brunswick, ME. MA Mr. P eter Cockshaw 1264 Oakmont Court West Chester, PA 19380-6836

---------- 1955---------TKS Mrs. Cecily Wilson Lyle 432 W right’s N eck Road Centerville, MD 21617 ceci@dvm.com

MA

-----------1954---------TKS Ms. Georgia Carrington 38 Silver Spring Lane Ridgefield, CT 06877-5604

Joan Cole Pendergast: In October, Aubin Zabriskie Ames and Janet “Patsy” Taylor Stabler came from Little Compton to visit me in Providence, after my knee replacement surgery. We had a wonderful time at lunch!

Karen Hinck McKergow writes: I enjoy building and maintaining the website for Keep Grapevine Beautiful —an organization of the city o f Grapevine, Texas.

Our deepest sympathies go out to Doris Krebs Barnard whose mother, Doris Blondel Krebs ’29, passed away on October 2, 2010.

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

Phil Donlin wrote in to say he went down to

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Ocean City, MD and had lunch and dinner with Ted Jorgenson ’53 this summer. They had a really nice time talking about their MA days and what a great lesson in life they received from their teachers.

Mr. Lawrence M artin P .O .B ox 1058 Lexington, VA 24450-1058 m artin@ intelos.net Class agent: Mr. Robert Brawer 131 E ast 6 6 ^ Street, Apt. IOC New York, N Y 10065-6129 rereadclassics@ aol. com

---------- 1956---------55th REUNION OCTOBER 22, 2011 TKS Mrs. Carol Ottenberg 1420 41st Avenue, E Seattle, WA 98112-3804 ottenbergc@ aol. com

MA Mr. Eric Jaeckel P.O. Box 20153 Boulder, CO 80308-3153 Class agent: Dr. Lawrence Nazarian 29 Surrey Place Penfleld, N Y 14526-1221 MKA congratulates Seth Barton and wife

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Marlene, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last fall. The Bartons marked the big occasion at a lovely gathering of over 50 family, friends and grandchildren at the Old York Country Club in Chesterfield, ! |j . Seth has been retired for some time, but still enjoys getting together at least four times each year with classmates Bob Fischbein, Jim Russomano and A1 Bograd. The men meet at Pal’s Cabin in West Orange, and plan to keep their tradition of getting together going strong for many years to come.

---------- 1957---------TKS Mrs. Thelma “Tam ” M iller Knight 3001 Linton Boulevard, No. 201C D elray Beach, FL 518 tknightl 15@aol.com

Nina Rosselli Del Turco’s son Philip and his wife Amber gave birth to their third son on November 2 7 ^ | bringing Nina’s total grandchildren to 8. Her husband Duccio has 12 grandchildren, so they have 20 between them. Nina’s mother is 99, and Nina keeps very busy with life between the US and Rome.

Apologies to Tam Knight for omitting class news she sent in last spring. Her spring 2010 news appears below, followed by a submission by Joan Wallace Bryant that reports on the mini-reunion to which Tam refers: Unfortunately, I don’t have as much news to report as the last issue. I did, however, have a lovely email from Martha Berry Ream.

After having lived in the DC area for some time, her daughter finally persuaded her to become a “midwestemer” and she moved to Michigan. She now resides in Ann Arbor near her daughter, son-in-law and grandson.

Martha celebrated her “70th” in a big way by taking a trip to Eastern Europe with friends.

As of this report, Georgia Sherman Glick has invited classmates to her summer home in MA. Those accepting her invitation include

Linda Baldanzi, Joan Wallace Bryant, Jean Bonnell Goodrich, Marilyn Leet Ray, Joan Keller Leggett, Sally Dennison Mackay, Martha Beery Ream, Lynn Kenny Scott and Connie Hay Van Heuven.

I am hoping that I receive some “fun” reports of this get together for the next issue.

I have enjoyed hearing from many of you, but unless you email me with news, I will have nothing to add to future alumni magazines. I have contacted all the people from our class for whom I have contact information. Only two are among the missing: Barbara Hughes and Roberta

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Stewart. Would love to hear from others who haven’t written yet! So it’s really up to you folks!

---------- 1958---------TKS

Joan Bryant's mini-reunion recap: July 2022, 2010 found five members of the class of 1957 gathered at the home of Georgia S. Glick in Mattapoissett, MA.

Joan K. Leggett and Jean B. Goodrich came from New Hampshire, Lynne K. Scott from Toronto, Canada and Joan W. Bryant from Florida. Tam M. Knight would have come, but she and Judy S. Kaplan were cruising around Alaska! The weather was perfect for swimming, boating and beach walking. We all shared fond memories of our years at T.K.S., and only wished that more of you had been there to join us! We missed you all! We exchanged many photos, some old and some new, of classmates and our current families. It was truly a wonderful three days, and even though it has been 53 years since we all answered to “roll call” in the study hall, we decided that we have not really changed that much ... well maybe just a little!

Tam checked in with the Alumni Office in December with this update: Judy Slifkin Kaplan’s and my Alaskan adventure last July, which coincided with Georgia’s summer reunion, consisted o f a week on a cruise, followed by a week on land. My overall impression was that Alaska is BIG!! We only saw a small portion o f the state. What we did see, however, we thoroughly enjoyed!!

Tam sends her condolences to Fiona (Vondamae Nary) Houston on the loss of her husband on Sept 20, 2010. Fiona told Tam that she and her husband had had many wonderful years together traveling to all but one continent. Tam reports, “Fiona hopes to get to the remaining one in the near future.

Guess which one? Antarctica! Wow, that’s a lot of miles they traveled together!”

MKA also sends its deepest sympathies to Fiona Houston on her loss.

Mrs. Diana Bethell Little 1-K Buckingham Rd. West Orange, N J 07052-2703 MKA would like to send their condolences to Mary Ann Lawrence Decker on the death of her mother, Ruth Lawrence, who passed away at age 95.

MA Mr. H enry Agens 86 Eagle R ock Way M ontclair, N J 07042-1629 hymelee@ earthlink. net Mr. D avid Stroming 82 H alsted Drive M anchester, N J 08759 KStroming@ aol.com Hy Agens reports: When I spoke to Mike Gennet in December at his California home, it was obvious that he was reveling in the fact that he had just become a grandfather again in 2010.

Grandson Sawyer joined granddaughter, Anastasia, who was bom in May. M ike’s oldest grandson is, 3 and 1/2 years old, Jagger.

Although he still does some consulting work, Mike is mostly retired. For many years, he headed the San Francisco Mart and was also President o f a contemporaiy upholstery manufacturer. His wife, Christine, is VicePresident o f Sales for Welvie, which provides a proprietary software program that advises potential surgical patients about options before, during and after surgery.

The Gennets have four children. Their eldest, Robbie, is an experienced musician who recently authored a piano instruction book.

H e’s been a keyboardist with a number o f ; .' national rock groups, and he is also lead singer for two bands for which he composes.

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

Ted O’Brien writes that he is still enjoying his work as a professor of psychology at St. Petersburg College. When not teaching, Ted enjoys babysitting for his grandchildren, boating and reading. He’s been in touch with Gene Neithold, who continues to reside in Port Orange, FL after retiring from a career in accounting. Michael Kurtz also checked in with Ted; he lives in Livingston, NJ where he owns an accounting firm. Ted sends his regards to all.

Next in line is daughter Abby. She is also a musician, having twice led bands that toured internationally. Abby did some modeling and she’s a respected photographer. Most prominently, she was the host of MTV’s Rock Countdown show. Abby is the mother of Jagger and Sawyer.

Son Josh is in London with BNP Paribas, a European leader in global banking and financial services. Josh constructs investment portfolios for companies and pension funds.

Daughter Sasha lives in Berkeley and is Chief Ecologist for Central California for The Nature Conservancy, the leading conservation organization working worldwide to protect

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ecologically important lands and waters.

They even have a program for adopting a coral reef! How cool is that?

---------- 1961---------50th REUNION OCTOBER 22, 2011

The Gennets live in Rancho Mirage, CA and that’s not cool. Well, it is actually, b u t.. .forget it. Trust me, the desert is cool.

(What is this person talking about?)

From the Nutmeg State, Dave Will reports that all is well. He says he feels healthier these days than at any other time in his life.

Through years o f reading, research and asking questions, Dave has become quite an authority on issues relating to nutrition, exercise and fitness and health. H e’s well worth listening to. Dave is active in the Avon Congregational Church and is a member o f its nominating committee for church officers. He lives in Manchester, CT.

TKS Mrs. W inifred Sage Wilson 13819 Vidal Place, NE Albuquerque, NM 87123-4729 Class agent: Mrs. Suzanne Scannell Hardy 47 B artlett Parkway Winthrop, MA 02152

---------- 1962---------TKS Mrs. C. D. Creed (Barbara Bywater) 1769 Forest View Avenue Hillsborough, CA 94010 bcreed@ truckerhuss. com

Mike Chodorcoff tells me that among other positive residuals of our 50th class reunion is that he and Dave Black have been emailing the heck out of each other for the last two years.

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---------- 1960---------TKS Class agent: Mrs. M ary Anne Coursen Doty 21 Juniper D rive Queensbury, N Y 12804

Sally Alice Unkies emailed in June: I have been in Peru. Seeing both the sunset and the sunrise at Machu Picchu were awesome! Also loved hiking the Inca Trail and riding the Inca Rail. I think I will be in India at the time of the MKA Homecoming and our reunion.

“I cannot let your article on the passing of Headmaster Henry Poor go by without some further remarks on his years at Montclair Academy, which overlapped my own (195963). What Hank Poor brought to MA was an enthusiasm for the school and its students that percolated into every dimension of Academy life. From his remarks at morning meetings, which mixed philosophical reflections with humor and spirit, to his encounters in the halls with MA students, which always provoked a remark, a boost, a congratulations on some achievement, from a Headmaster who seemed to treasure the daily accomplishments o f every student. I can supply one personal anecdote; others I am sure can fill in their own.

MA Dr. John J. Farrar PO . 114 2069 Warren Creek Road Ovando, M T 59854 sharknose@ starband. net

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

The following kind words were sent in by Douglas Lackey, upon his reading of the passing of former Headmaster Henry Poor in MKA’s spring 2010 edition o f the Review:

---------- 1963---------MA Mr. Bronson Van Wyck Arrowhead Farms 2141 Highway 224 E ast Tuckerman, AR 72473

On a drizzling day in November o f 1962,1 was in a cross country race for MA on our home course at Brookdale Park. There were no spectators, and as I emerged for the final track lap, I was surprised to find myself in first place, slightly ahead of the lead opponent runner. As I reached the last half lap, suddenly someone started running alongside the track behind me, shouting encouragement every step of the way. As I crossed the finish line, I turned around to find Hank Poor puffing hard from chasing me around the track, our sole supporter on that freezing November day.

John Harris ’63 writes: Retired July 23rd from the federal civil service after 20 years as a nuclear safety engineer and risk assessor and 38 years as a practicing nuclear engineer with graduate degrees in Nuclear Engineering from M.I.T. and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I continue to live in Knoxville, TN where I have been located since 1981.

In 1963,1 had a falling out with Mr. Poor and his rather fixed ideas on matters of war and peace and American foreign policy. But the real Hank Poor was that guy in 1962 who got me to the finish line in first place, who sought and demanded the best from every student in his care.”

MA Linda Horowitz Rosier writes: Have lived in North Caldwell since 1969. Rob and I just celebrated our 45™ Anniversary. We have two sons; Richard of Westport, CT has three children, two girls and a boy. Jeff lives in Scarsdale, NY with his wife and two daughters. We enjoy our grandchildren, golf and travel.

1960 alumni back fo r their 50^ reunion at Homecoming: Back row l-r: Edith Padula Barkauskas TKS 60, M arc Kirschner, Jim Donald, Phil Leone, George Bleyle. Front row l-r: Jerry Weiner, John Marston, Peter Lima, Eric Sandwall.

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

-----------1969---------TKS Christine Hannon 97 North Street Northhampton, MA 01060-3213

'65 classmates l-r: P eter Stem , Victor Bernstein and Jim Zuzmick.

---------- 1964---------TKS Our sincere condolences go out to Catherine Krebs Suiter whose mother, Doris Blondel Krebs ’29, passed away on October 2, 2010

Society, is on the Board o f Friends of Sengekontacket and sits on both the Oak Bluffs Conservation Commission and the Community Development Council.

Additionally, there are three or four other groups for whom Terry periodically does projects.

Greetings from your new Class Secretary — and thanks to Phyllis LaTouche Rawlins for her newsy columns in past years. Barbara Haviland Brogan writes, “We had a big Thanksgiving with both boys, Justis and Will, my daughter-in-law Ginny, and our granddaughter Zoey (almost 2!) for five days and nights which was WONDERFUL. Kids just give us such joy. Bob is still working with Adobe Systems, and I am still working in the library system and painting away trying to get some exhibits going for next year. My health is just fine and that is a big blessing!”

Nina Szot Boral will attend her godson’s wedding in Brazil in February.

Ellen Hare sends her best wishes for 2011.

Jan Shaw is still working at the Swedish

MA John Benigno johnbenigno@ hotmail. com

Medical Center in Main, OR, and she continues to scuba dive in Seattle. Her son Elliot graduated from University of Washington in 2010.

A. Jay Royce, ID ’94 writes: My wife Barbara and I have become Florida residents.

We sold our home in Mountain Lakes, NJ and brought a house in Osprey, FL right next to Sarasota. Our youngest son is still at NYU, so we do have a condo in Morris Township, NJ. My son A.J. Royce ’94 is running our business www.royceintl.com.

---------- 1965---------TKS Ms. M arilyn “Lyn " Schultz Blackwell 3779 Center Road E ast M ontpelier, VT 05651-4103

---------- 1966---------45th REUNION OCTOER 22, 2011 TKS Our sincere condolences go out to Alexander Ames, whose mother, Frances Johnson Ames ’40, passed away on October 1, 2010

December was cold, snowy and icy in Kentucky, despite being below the MasonDixon line.

MA Mr. D. Carter Fitzpatrick 70 Eastern Vista Sedona, A Z 86351-9085

Elizabeth Simonson lives in Woodstock, NY where she runs a landscape design business and her husband produces documentaries.

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

Pat Benner, also in the landscape design

---------- 1967-------TKS Ms. M argot Escott 1818 Im perial G olf Course Blvd.

Naples, FL 34110-1010

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

---------- 1968--------

Terry Appenzellar and Alumni Director

TKS

Laurie McFeeley had a nice email back-andforth in October. Terry’s latest endeavors on Martha’s Vineyard keep her extremely busy; she is the President of Vineyard Conservation

Ms. Avie Claire Kalker 10 Knolls Road Williamstown, MA 01267

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Virginia Munson Vassallo says that

business, had a VERY busy year with major jobs in Montecito, LA and San Marino, including Lou Costello’s old estate. Her daughter Joanie lives in Santa Barbara, working as marketing director at Santa Barbara Winery; son Reid graduated from college last June and is exploring the art and design world in LA.

Andy Goddard reports, “Although I am retired from the restaurant & music venue business after 20+ years, I still have one foot in the door managing/booking a few bands.

New career - associate publisher of a local online newspaper, The Chestertown Spy. Keeps me out o f trouble.”

Shelley Brightman Walchak keeps busy as the Senior Consultant to Colorado public libraries at the Colorado State Library and enjoys her 4 granddaughters, ages 1, 3, 5 and 7. She’s excited about going to China this year.

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Susan Lowry writes, “As of January 15th, my husband Michael Cothren and I will return to Swarthmore, PA following 10 months spent in glorious Sedona, AZ. We now have a house built for our retirement, and have had some wonderful months in a new environment —including a lovely visit from Chris Hannon. We have family and friends to return to —as well as jobs! —on the East coast, but will return for peace and relaxation to the red rocks whenever possible.”

Annette Colston Saviet wonders if there is still a Senior Lounge —or is that concept irrelevant now? (Do you remember frantically typing senior papers for Miss Hamilton in our yellow room?)

Lisa Schultz and husband Mike visited Turkey, Greece, Italy and France a few months ago. Lisa keeps busy with foundation work, planning for a new home, and setting up Mike’s photography business. Her kids are doing great - Katherine working in DC and Christopher at school in Utah.

Lynn Gildea Ehrhardt and husband Chip are still working and having fun, despite the Real Estate market. Their daughter, Kristin was married last spring and is expecting her first child. They regularly see Brian, Mary and the twins (almost 5) who live in Bryn Mawr.

Christine Tiernan continues her work with ArtSeva (artseva.org) which recently sponsored a sale of children’s art to support ongoing art programs for orphans and other underserved children in India and the U.S. Thanks to everyone for their news —I’m saving the next column for the other half of our class!

Class agent: Mr. P eter Webb M ile Slip Farm 48 Mason Road Brookline, N H 03033-2203 pwebb@ winerbennett. com

Ms. Deborah Peck, Esq. 128 Victoria Bay Court Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-5764 dcpl 1@hotmail. com

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

40th REUNION OCTOBER 22, 2011 TKS

MA

M iss Philippa Bowles 162 W oodruffAvenue Brooklyn, N Y 11226 bowlesphilippa@ hotmail. com

Class agent: Mr. P eter Perretti 86 E ast Bracebridge Circle The Woodlands, TX 77382-2542

MA

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Mr. Anthony Vitale 10 North Wood Avenue, Apt. 601 Linden, N J 07036 Tony. Vitale@TVOD.com Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Allen B. Dumont, IH, who passed away on June 30, 2010.

Our deepest condolences go out to John Guttmann whose father, John Stephen Guttmann, passed away on September 9, 2010 .

-----------1972---------TKS Ms. Barbara Flessas 140 Lorraine Avenue Upper M ontclair, N J 07043 akisister@ aol. com

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

MA Mr. Gregory Lackey 138 Paupukkewis Trail M edford Lakes, N J 08055-1310 gregory. lackey@ usps.gov Class agent: Mr. Thomas C. Galligan 504 M ain Street New London, N H 03257-7818 tgalligan@ colby-sawyer. edu

Bill Kovacs writes: Our daughter Lauren graduated from medical school in spring 2010 and is now doing her residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston.

MKA sends deepest sympathy to Tom Wood on the loss of his mother, Dr. Mary McNeal ' Wood on July 10, 2010.

MA Dr. Edward A. Griggs Jr. 1218 Williams D rive Shrub Oak, N Y 10588

---------- 1970---------IKS Ms. Leslie Bryan 844 E ast M orningside Drive, NE Atlanta, GA 30324-5223 Class agent: Ms. Kim Kolbe 38 Kent D rive Roseland, N J 07068-3707

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

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The Kimberley Ladies o f 1970: B ack row l-r: Alison Smith Driscoll, Lisa Shapiro, Kim Kolbe, Elizabeth Conzen, M adge H uber Henning, Peter Webb MA ’70, Karen Braeder C onniff Leslie Bryan, Anne M cIntyre Graves, Betsy Kimball Front row l-r: Deborah Von Hoffman Lanzone, H eidi Sanders Bryan, Barbara L. Dixon, Georgia Buckner, Barbara Sloan. Attending but not pictured: Susie B uttel O ’Brien and Winnie Hentschel.

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In the July issue o f Charlotte M agazine, Don Alessandro is listed as one o f Charlotte’s Top Doctors of 2010 in the category of Orthopedic Surgery. He has received this honor in past years as well. Don and Sally McBratney DAlessandro ’75 have lived in Charlotte for many years now, and will celebrate their 28®1 wedding anniversary in December. Oldest son Bill lives and works in Denver, middle son Tom, a member of the UNC mens’ lacrosse team all four of his college years, graduated in 2010. Youngest, son Dave, is a freshman at Bucknell University.

-----------1974---------TKS Class agent: Ms. Erin Cuffe Crawford 102 Buckingham Road Upper M ontclair, N J 07043-2307 erincrawford@ verizon. net Our sincere condolences go out to Kathleen Guttmann Rekucki whose father, John Stephen Guttmann, passed away on September 9, 2010.

MA Mr. Rudolph Schlobohm 69 Tuscarora Avenue Beufort, SC 29907 rudyschlobohm@gma.il. com

Rudy Schlobohm and wife Vicki were visited by Michael Adams and his wife Anyes last summer at their vacation home in Brant Lake, NY. Vicki and Rudy moved in late August to their new home in historic Beaufort, South Carolina.

MKA sends condolences to Richard “Rick” Wood on the death o f his mother, Mary McNeal Wood, who passed away on July 10,

2010.

---------- 1975---------Class agent: Mr. Paul Zukerberg 1790 Lanier Place NW Washington, D C 20009-2118

---------- 1976---------35th REUNION OCTOBER 22, 2011

This year’s Gift Club Reception (in appreciation of donors who gave $1,000 and up to the 200910 Annual Fund) honored MKA alumnus John deC. Blondel ’74 for over thirty years of continuous, loyal support to the Fund. In his address to the guests, John explained his support by recalling his experience of MKA as a school where, both then and now, “students can feel at home at both ends of the building and that, whether an athlete, artist or academic, all can feel good.”

Our sincere condolences go out to Ronald Giannotto on the death of his mother, Bemadetta Giannotto, who passed away on June 16, 2010.

Ralph LaSalle wrote in that it was a bit far for him to attend his reunion, but hopes everyone enjoyed themselves and will look

him up if ever in New Zealand.

MKA sends condolences to Debra Mahler Matthews on the death of her mother, Elizabeth Willett Mahler, who passed away on November 4, 2010.

l-r: M ichael Adams, Vicki Schlobohm, Rudy Schlobohm and Anyes Adams

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Mrs. Paul M cFeeley (Laurie Hoonhout) 238 Devon Road Essex Fells, N J 07021 lmcfeeley@ montclairkimberley.org Class agent: Dr. Charles Read 1918 N. D aniel Street Our sincere condolences go out to Penelope Wood Kulko whose mother, Mary McNeal Wood M.D., passed away on July 10, 2010.

Brad Scott wrote in with exciting news about his daughter, Ashley Scott, a senior at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ashley finished 3rd overall in the Chicago Triathlon on Sunday, August 29th, in the Individual International Division. Ashley is a member of the CU Triathlon Team (2010 National Champions) and is the captain of CU’s Swim Team.

MKA sends condolences to Mary Lou Guttmann whose father, John Stephen Guttmann, passed away on September 9,

2010.

1975 Classmates B ack row l-r: Leigh Royer, John Moore, John “Sean " Boyle, Harry Jackson, Paul Zukerberg, Brian Keane, Sally Thompson, Lisa Irwin Keane, Anna Crawford, Diana Utech, Front row l-r: Guest Geraldine Granahan and M att Greco, brothers E li and Jesse Zukerberg, G eoff Gimber, Anne Thomas Manes.

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Brad S co tt’s ’76 daughter, Ashley, a senior at the University o f Colorado at Boulder.

The school also sends deepest sympathy to Beth Giannotto Raba, whose mother passed away on June 16, 2010.

---------- 1977---------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

Bob Rento ’77x held a fabulous mini­ reunion of MKA swimmers at his parents’ home in Little Falls in July 2010. The party was both for fun, and to educate the crowd about a new non-profit organization Bob is aligned with whose mission is to improve the health of children and adults through swim.

The organization is called Swim Free (www.swimfree.org). Swim Free was proud to donate 1,200 swimsuits to NYC children participating in leam-to-swim programs.

Courtesy of Dolfin Swimwear, the children (who were swimming in their pajamas and underwear) will now have real suits to wear during their lessons. Swim Free also launched the Swim Free Angel™ program, an initiative that helps comfort people, young and old, who are anxious in and around the water. The Angels provide support shore-side and in the water, offering encouragement and coping mechanisms to help people overcome their fears.

MKA condolences go out to Steven Mahler on the death of his mother, Elizabeth Willett Mahler, who passed away on November 4, 2010 .

Former MKA swimmers and water polo players attending the Rento party, and pictured, are A lex Adams ’78, Dave Rento ’84, Bob Rento ’77x, Ray Knox *76, Peter Van Leer ’78, D avid Pinkham ’77, John Adams ’75, B ill D ioguardlm 6, Chris Brenner v77, M ark Baran ’74 and R ickD oerr ’78.

---------- 1978---------Ms. Pamela Zeug 250 M ercer Street, D502 New York, N Y 10012-1150 pzeug@ downinggroup.com Class agent: Ms. Jane Lugaric Burkhard 299 Crown Road Kentfield, CA 94904-2711 janeburkhard@ comcast. net

vice president at Ralph Lauren in charge of Women’s Blue Label and RRL design, has long been associated with the Montclair Art Museum. She started her first art classes there, and her first job was working in the museum store.

MKA sends condolences to Anne Morey on the death of her mother, Rosanne Morey, who passed away on October 12, 2010.

---------- 1980----------

MKA sends condolences to Elizabeth Ames Abramowitz on the death o f her mother, Frances Johnson Ames ’40, who passed away on October 1, 2010.

M ary L. Cole, Esq. 1 Ferrous Court Chester, N J 07930 M ary_Cole@ wellsfargois. com

Susan Cole Furlong writes: Proud day Sunday, June 13, 2010 as my daughter Erin,

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

class o f 2010, graduated from MKA! She is an MKA “lifer,” attending since Pre-K. Her Aunt Mary Cole ’80 was on hand for Erin’s graduation day.

MKA sends deepest sympathy to Mari Ward on the death of her sister, Ellin Barrington Ward, who passed away on August 17, 2010.

---------- 1979---------Dr. John Brink 1246 Beach Haven Rd. Atlanta, GA 30324-3842 drjack2020@ aol.com Mrs, Carlos Ortiz (Shawn M ahieu) 2163 Gilbride Road M artinsville, N J 08836-2235 csaortiz@ optonline.net

Ruth Perretti, Class of ’79, joined the

MKA’s sincere condolences go out to John Wood on the death of his mother, Mary McNeal Wood M.D., who passed away on July 10, 2010.

After almost 60 years as head o f Greenbaum Interiors, Susan Greenbaum Gross’s father Jimmy has passed the torch to her; she’ll continue to build upon her family establishment’s traditions of quality, design and customer service going forward. Susan has served as President of Greenbaum’s for some time, and she’ll now handle all aspects of the business as her father enjoys a welldeserved retirement. Greenbaum’s has recently closed its historic anchor Paterson Showroom, and now operates out o f its beautiful and expanded Morristown facility, located on Mt. Kemble Avenue, Rt. 202.

Board o f Trustees of the Montclair Art Museum on July 1st, 2010. Ruth, a senior

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-----------1 -981---------------30th REUNION OCTOBER 22, 2011 Class agent: Mrs. Laura Itzkow itz (Laura Reisch) 37 Nottingham Road Manalapan, N J 07726-1834 howardandkaura@ optonline. net

---------- 1982---------Cheryl M cCants 7 H olly Court Bloomfield, N J 07003-3004 cmccants@ eimpactconsulting.com Thomas Robbins 6 Bradford Terrace Newtown Square, PA 19073-190 MKA condolences go out to Suzanne Mahler Brogan on the death of her mother, Elizabeth Willett Mahler, who passed away November 4, 2010.

Peter Schiffenhaus, MKA current parent Jeff Ogden (Jeffs daughter, Abigail, is a junior at the Upper School) and Josh Cohn ’80x were all on a mens’ league hockey team out of Floyd Hall Arena {Team Audible) that clinched the championship at a tournament hosted by the Bjominn Ice Hockey Club, after traveling to Reykjavik, Iceland for the event in October. Peter is standing second to last in the photo below (1-r), with Jeff on his right. Josh is kneeling, fourth from the left. Along with playing hockey, the team took in Iceland’s outdoor tourist sites and visited the world-famous Blue Lagoon on the final day o f the excursion.

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Jay Greene ’82, author o f “Design Is How It Works |

Jay Greene, has written about some of the most important companies for more than two decades, primarily reporting on Microsoft. From 2000 to 2009 he served as Business Week‘s Seattle bureau chief, overseeing the magazine’s coverage in the Pacific Northeast. Jay has published his first book, Design Is How It Works, a look at the innovation process of designsavvy companies such as Virgin Atlantic, Nike and Lego. His series of case studies show that the best design is not merely about style and form but about the way products and services work. His book can be purchased on Amazon, Bames & Noble, IndieBound and Borders.

The tradition continues. Pictured at 8™ Grade Graduation in June are Kassandra Fotiadis, daughter o f John “Yanni ” Fotiadis ’82, M aggie Dancy, daughter o f Peter Dancy ’82 and Kelsey O ’Connor, daughter o f Kris H atzenbuhler O ’Connor ’83. A ll o f the girls are currently freshm en at the Upper School.

---------- 1983---------Ms. Am y Felber Trapp 229 Cardinal Road M ill Valley, CA 94941-3618 amy@ jhevents. com Ms. M aureen Towers Natkin 5 Riverview Road Irvington, N Y 10533 motowers@ aol. com Class agent: Mr, Walter J. Davis 66 Oakwood D rive New Providence, N J 07974 davisteam@ comcast.net

Kris Hatzenbuhler O’Connor, a current MKA parent, writes: I feel like I am going back to high school all over again with my daughter Kelsey in MKA’s 9th grade, and let

1980 classmates: L eft to right: India Hayes Larrier, Jonathan Parker, Julia Fernald Gonzales, Andy Kramer, James Halprin, Doug Chang, Kent Walker, Tony Bowser at Homecoming.

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me tell you, it’s pretty good. Every student gets a MacBook Pro on the first day of school, and the Upper School facility is quite nice - you should see the Locker Lounge, not to mention the challenging curriculum and a really outstanding faculty. It’s different but the same in many ways - the English classroom, science rooms and math rooms, etc. are all in the same places. Scary on BackTo-School Night, when you know where everything is and you are sitting in Mr. Stackpole’s classroom 27 years later, realizing you haven’t gotten too far! Many traditions are still in place and some new ones have been established, but it is definitely better than in ‘83 - which is how it should be - right? Plus, going to MKA events is like going to a mini-reunion, as there are many MKA legacies in the 9th grade - the children o f Peter Dancy ’82, Scott Silidor

’82, John Fotiadis ’82, India Hayes Larrier ’80, Heidi Holst-Knudsen Cassola ’83 and deeply missed alumnus and friend, Bob Post ’77. I hope this brings back a few memories

---------- 1985---------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 MKA sends deepest sympathy to Michelle Kessler Sanders on the death of her mother, Danica Kessler, who passed away on July 8,

2010.

l-r ’83 classmates Gary Powell and G eoff Habron

for you. Cheers to all!

-----------1984----------

Carmela DeCandia writes: My father,

Mrs. Jennifer Jones Ladda 110 Glen R ock Road Cedar Grove, N J 07009 jjones@ dm jadvisors, com

Giacomo “Jack” DeCandia passed away on September 2, 2010. My siblings and I were very appreciative o f the support o f our old MKA friends who sent their condolences and or attended the service. It is times like this that we treasure old friendships like those made at MKA. My father had diabetes as well as lung cancer. Did you know that November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Stop Diabetes month?

Important legislation is before Congress right now to increase funding for lung cancer research as well as to reauthorize funding for Diabetes research.

Class agent: Mr. William Stone 99 Larch Road E ast Greenwich, R I 02818-2205 bstone@ outsidegc. com MKA sends condolences to Kirk Royster on the death of his father, Lafayette Royster, Jr, who passed away on December 9, 2010.

---------- 1986---------25th REUNION OCTOBER 22, 2011 Ms. Sherry Ahkami P .O .B ox 3187 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 shirin@ lajollaspine.com Ms. Jennifer Remington-Knodel 44 Hamilton D rive E ast North Caldwell, N J 07006-4629 jenremknodel@ aol. com Class agent: Mr. P atrick Sweeney 1750 Scarlett Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15241-3140 p_sw eeney @ml.com

Just in from Gary Powell: Hey guys! I’m still maintaining my status quo: same job, same wife (Kiris), and same three kids (Gable 3, Edyson 7, Nia 17). I still live in Reston, VA and work in downtown DC at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives headquarters building. I’m still active with my fraternity (Omega Psi Phi) and my church (McLean Bible Church). I’m still keeping out of trouble! I enjoy my job, and recently I completed the design and development of a 3-hour online course (at the request of the D irector o f ATF) titled “Professionalism is for Everyone.” OPM is even interested in taking it governmentwide! (Stay tuned.) Finally, I recently hung out with Dr. Geoff Habron during his business trip to DC (which he barely made it to due to snow storms in SE Michigan). We enjoyed tapas and sangria at La Tasca in Arlington, VA. 1985 classmates l to r: Chris Smith, Anthony M ichelotti, Edie Szakacs Prescott and M artha Cullum Riley

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---------- 1987---------Mr. Dennis Rodano 14 Wayland D rive Verona, N J 07044-2331 rodanod@ verizon. net Class agent: Mrs. Lynne Y. Krest (Lynne G. Yellin) 7408 E ast M ain Street Lima, N Y 14485

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

---------- 1990---------Class secretary and agent: Ms. M eredith McGowan Zengo 383 M iddlesex Road Darien, CT 06820-2518 mczengo@aol. com

Raj Gona reports: I have been working as a Cancer Epidemiologist for the New Jersey Dept, of Health and Senior Services for the past six years. I’ve been enjoying being a homeowner in Central Jersey, taking ballroom dancing lessons for the past 2 Slpt: years, and also enjoy watching my niece Kira Farris, MKA class o f 2013, excel athletically on MKA’s Girls’ TennSTeam.

---------- 1988---------Ms. Susan Bartlett Rankin 721A Liggett Avenue San Francisco, CA 94129-1478 srankin@ microsoft. com Class agent: Mrs. H illary Johnston (Hillary Windolf) P .O .B ox 35 New Vernon, N J 07976 hillaryjohnston@ mac.com

-----------1989---------Mr. Louis Lessig 158 Thunder Circle Bensalem, PA 19020-2148 llessig@ brownconnery. com

Ms. Lorelei M uenster Leia9sioux@ aol. com

-----------1991---------20th REUNION OCTOBER 22, 2011

Matthew Blesso, President of Blesso

Class agent: Mr. Luke Sarsjield 105 Franklin Street, Apt. 4 New York, N Y 10013 luke.sarsfield@ gs. com MKA sends its sincere condolences to Ulysses de la Torre on the death his of father, Frank de la Torre, who passed away November 28, 2010

Mary Lynn Murphy Roedel writes: My husband David and I had our third daughter, McKensey Murphy Roedel on October 28, 2010. She joins big sisters Reilly (5 ) and Lindsay (3) who absolutely adore her.

Everyone is doing well and adjusting to being a family of 5!

1990 classmates: l-r: Kim Charlton Bedetti, M arty Torjussen and daughter Lily, Leah Napolitano Ortiz, Alden Jones, Alexis Hughes Magna, Jason Magna ’91, D avid Bettencourt, Krishna Vallabhaneni

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M atthew Blesso ’91 fa r right, with partners Seth Weissman and Andrew Kirtzman.

Photo by Ian Allen.

Ms. Dara Marmon 111 East 30th Street, # 15A New York, N Y 10016 wackohead@nyc. rr. com

Properties and investor and developer of innovative high-end real estate in New York and abroad, is a member o f The FIP Ventures team, along with partners Andrew Kirtzman and Seth Weissman. Last spring, the firm announced its involvement in the largest transaction in Fire Island history, purchasing the vast majority o f commercial property and establishments in Fire Island Pines for $17 million. At that time, the team planned to leave major Pines institutions untouched and refrain from raising prices at bars and clubs.

Their plan also included restoration o f some beloved community traditions that have fallen by the wayside in recent years. Also slated for refurbishment were the Pavilion and the Grand Hotel pool deck, upon which the properties’ legendary owner John Whyte once

1990 classmates: l-r: Allison Smith Fernandez, Katelyn Hnatow Richard, Jill Larson and Jam ie R eif Taylor

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Mike Cerino, center, with brothers Nick (left) and Jerry at the fam ily dealership. (Photo by Dam Epstein)

hosted famous entertainers and fashion shows. Blesso and partners also look to dramatically raise the quality and service of the Blue Whale Restaurant, which for years was known as Fire Island’s finest restaurant.

---------- 1992--------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 2030 South Street, Unit D Philadelphia, PA 19146-1365 amverdiramo@gmail.com

Stacy Robin checked in with the Alumni Office in August: I’m thrilled to share wonderful news with the MKA community: I was recently selected by NJBIZ as one of New Jersey’s 2010 Top 40 Under 40. I’m honored to be included with amazing individuals from every industry, including Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils.

---------- 1993--------Ms. Renee Monteyne 43 Veranda Avenue Little Falls, N J 07424 rmonteyne@yahoo. com

The Lutzy-Regan wedding l to r, Monica Fernand (1994), Jeremy Kahn (1993), Liz Osur-Marcal (1994), Jillian Lutzy Regan (1994), Tara (Grossbard) Rothschild (1994), Alexis (Lury) Vitali (1993), Chris Giampapa (1993).

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The Cerino brothers were featured in a June article in Suburban Essex Magazine written by Matt Potter. The Cerino Family has owned DeCozen Chrysler Jeep Dodge since 1934, and Mike ’92 now runs the business with brothers Jerry ’94 and Nick ’97. The dealership moved to Verona and its current state-of-the-art facility 3 years ago, after 70 years in Montclair. Regarding the move, Mike said, “We deliberately didn’t move to the highway because we didn’t want to be a highway dealership.

We wanted to be a part of this community. My brothers and I grew up in Essex Fells, went to The Montclair Kimberley Academy, and all live locally.

We know the area and the people. It’s nice to be a part of something.”

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

---------- 1994------Ms. Dana Fiordaliso Martin 102 East 9 ^ Avenue Conshohocken, PA 19428-1504 difiordaliso@yahoo. com Class agent: Mr. Jason Awerdick jasonawerdick@gmail. com

---------- 1995------Jill Finkle Worth gave birth to Brewster Boening Worth on October 16, 2009.

Ben Roth and his wife Shawna, welcomed their third child, Jill Rebecca, on August 2nd. They live in West Orange, NJ.

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1995 classmates: I to r Kate McClear Hodgkiss, Michael Richardson, Julie Porter, Director o f Curriculum and Professional Development Karen Newman and Carolyn Seugling Brewster joins sister Alden Brown Worth who is three years old.

Elizabeth Osur-Marcal recently reported: I was in Ireland for Jillian Lutzy’s wedding to a wonderful Irish lad by the name of Emmet Regan. It was a beautifid wedding and the weather was uncharacteristically sunny and perfect for the entire weekend. Many MKAers were in attendance.

Tara Mulligan’s engagement to Jon Daniel Klaff was announced in The Montclair Times last summer, with the wedding taking place in September 2010. Tara received her bachelor of arts degree in economics from Boston University and her MBA at Fordham. She is employed by Goldman Sachs in New York City.

Maria “Lissa” Bollettino is happy to report that she and her husband, Marty Bitner, welcomed their son, Bruno, into the world on November 10, 2008. She earned her Ph.D. in early American history from University of Texas —Austin in 2009 and will begin teaching at Framingham State College in Massachusetts this fall.

Rita Papaleo married Juan Ruiz on

The wedding o f Rita Papaleo Ruiz ’95 and Juan Ruiz

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------------------- ----------------------------15th REUNION, OCTOBER 22, 2011 Ms. Tanya Barnes tbarnes@fas. harvard, edu Ms. Erica Hirsch 10 West 15th Street, #902 New York, N Y 10011 ehirsch77@yahoo.com Class agent: Mr. Lee Vartan 700 First Street, Apt. 17P Hoboken, N J 07030 ldv@alumni.princeton. edu

Deborah Haight moved to Nashville after graduating from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in May 2010. While at Johns Hopkins, she was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. Currently, Deborah is in the Nurse Residency program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center where she has been matched to the hospital’s Level 1 Regional Bum Center. One o f only 125 in the country, the Bum Center’s 25-bed unit serves children through adult patients suffering from bums

(resulting from scalds, contact, chemical, electrical and radiation exposure) and rare skin diseases. The unit also supports the Vanderbilt Level 1 Trauma Unit. Deborah writes: With all this variety, each day at work is a new adventure!

Alan Hawes writes: I was married on May 1,

2010 in Puerto Rico. I have also finished executive producing the second season of WCG Ultimate Gamer, a reality TV show around centered gaming for Syfy Network.

Elizabeth Mangum DeStefano writes: Adam ’94 and I moved to Caldwell in early

2010. Adam works at Morgan Stanley in NYC. We are enjoying our 19 month old son Jackson and three dogs.

---------- 1997---------Steve Raab’s competition BBQ team, Fat Angel, continues to win accolades and is once again NJ State Champion! Fat Angel competed against 48 teams from 7 different states in September at the Que by the Sea BBQ in Seaside Heights, finishing 1st overall.

Visit their website to see pictures: www.localsmokebbq.com/fatangel.

September 10th. She and Juan will go on safari in South Africa for their honeymoon.

Rita continues to enjoy her job as a recruiter for Google in NYC, and the couple resides in Nutley, NJ.

Meghan Torjussen has relocated to Portland, Maine, where she is now the weekend anchor and reporter for the Hearst-owned station WMTW, Channel 8 - an ABC affiliate. Prior to moving to Maine, Meghan was a reporter and anchor in Wilmington, NC for 4 years.

Meghan earned her BA at Bryn Mawr College and her Master’s in Broadcast Journalism at Boston University.

Steve R aab’s BBQ team

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Jen Fink Oppenheimer writes: In November, I traveled to Grenada, West Indies to train kids’ yoga teachers for Reach Grenada.org. I trained 20 native Grenadians so that they can do yoga with abandoned and abused children living in group homes on the island.

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Dan Kabler writes: Still living in Stowe, VT, for the past 10 years. After 3 years consulting in civil engineering and site design, I went back to school and am now working as a critical-care registered nurse in an ICU at a 25-bed community hospital just outside of Stowe. I’ve been an active volunteer on the local ambulance and ski patrol, and will continue to study critical care medicine with the hopes of becoming a ground/flight critical care transport nurse in the future. Come visit and let’s ride!

Karson St. John ’98 recently won the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Lead Performance for her role in 2009’s Little Dog Laughed at Diversionary Theatre. She has been performing nonstop in San Diego since she moved there in 2008 (most recently as Rosalind in A s You Like It and the EmCee in Cabaret), and recently got engaged to Mitch McGinley when he proposed to her onstage at NYU’s Skirball Theatre after her performance in the International Tour o f Darwin the Dinosaur: A Glow-In-The-Dark Adventure, with her sister, Tierney St. John ’03. Also in attendance for the big moment were faculty member Caroline Toman, family friend Morgan Fischer ’03, former student Dana Paolucci ’09, and longtime friends Sara Shaning ’95 and Whitney DeLear ’98. Karson and Mitch are planning an August 2011 wedding in San Diego.

2000 classmates l-r: Joette Harrison Nigro, senior faculty member George Hrab, Nelli Bollettino, Jordan Fraser, Kate Wolf and husband Greg Scherzo ’99

-----------1999---------Ms. Sandra Tritt 27 Cross Street Montclair, N J 07042 stritt@mka. org Class agent: Mr. Alexander Holz 605 East 14th Street, Apt. 2C New York, N Y 10009 alexbhlz@gmail. com Congratulations go out to Liza Boutsikaris Spina, who wed Vincent Spina on September 25, 2010.

LeRoy Watkins reported on his June 26,

our lives. The massive 22-person wedding party included MKA alums Jonathan Watkins (2004), Igor Alves (1999), Tyler Dinapoli (1999), Alex Holz (1999), and Bryan Ko (1999). My wife and I are expecting our first child in July of 2011 and we couldn’t be happier.

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Mr. John Garippa 8157 Madison Lakes Circle South Davie, FL 33328 Ms. Anna Labowsky 5 Highview Court Wayne, N J 07470-6271 anna_labowsky @yahoo.com

2010 marriage to Jen Gagnon: Our wedding was one of the happiest days in

Gemma Giantomasi writes: After graduating from the University o f Pennsylvania with high honors in 2001,1 went to Fordham University School of Law. At Fordham, I was a member of Moot Court and an editor of the Law Review. After graduating from Fordham with high honors in 2005,1 joined the firm of Shearman and Sterling, LLP. In May of 2006,1 moved back to New Jersey and joined my father’s firm, Giantomasi & Oliveira, P.C. (which merged with Genova, Bums & Giantomasi) as an associate. I was married on June 5, 2010 to Michael Diaco and honeymooned in Turkey. We are now living in Jersey City.

Groom LeRoy Watkins ’99, flanked by 5 fellow alums among his 11 groomsmen.

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Class agent: Mrs. Jaclyn Latzoni Spedaliere 58 Burnham Parkway Morristown, N J 07960 jaclynlatzoni@yahoo. com The popular blog “Eye Prefer Paris” (www.ipreferparis.net) named Rebecca Leffler “Parisian of the Month” for September, 2010. Rebecca lives in Paris and wears many hats, including journalist, red carpet reporter and blogger. She works as the France Correspondent for the The Hollywood Reporter, covering film, TV, and the entertainment business; is a TV/film critic on Canal -iffl hit show “Le Grande Journal”; and hosts a blog at the French movie magazine Premiere where she writes about film premieres, fashion, film, and TV events. She has interviewed such stars as Jennifer

Aniston, Leonardo DiCaprio, Julia Roberts, and Clint Eastwood, but enjoys most interviewing legendary French directors whose works she has admired for years.

When she has spare time, Rebecca updates- . ' her own blog, “Lafleur de Paris” (www.lafleurdeparisBogspot.com). Rebecca has been living in Paris since her graduation from Dartmouth College in 2004 and wi ites^1( “I meant to stay for a year, write a thesis, then head back across the Atlantic, but I accidentally fell in love with this city and, six years later, I ’m still here.”

Our sincere condolences go to Francesca de la Torre on the death of her father, Frank de la Torre, who passed away on November 28,

Slomienski on September 25th. They met at Goldman Sachs in New York and have been living in London for the past two years.

Congratulations to Lauren Tortoriello on her January 8th wedding to Jason Ryan Ertel. The couple met at Columbia, where Lauren graduated cum laude and Ryan earned his law degree. Lauren also received an M.B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame.

Congratulations to Lauren Sunshine and husband Walter Corter on the birth of their son Logan Richard Corter on January 11,

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10th REUNION OCTOBER 22, 2011 Ms. Dana Pisacane dana.piscane@gmail. com Class agent: Ms. Lindsay Braverman 340 East 34th Street New York, N Y 10016 Ibravermanl @gmail. com

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Class secretary: Mrs. Melissa Fortunato Slomienski 40 Holton Lane Essex Fells, N J 07021 fortunme@mac. com Miss Emily Santangelo 27 Woods Road Little Falls, N J 07424-2010 emiyannesantangelo@gmail.com Class agent: Mrs. Lauren Tortoriello Ertel lauren. tortoriello@gmail. com

Melissa Fortunato’s wedding party included many MKA alumni: M aid o f Honor E m ily S a n t a n g e lo (’02) and bridesmaid S t e p h a n ie P la t t (’02), as well as M elissa’s brothers, groomsmen M a r k F o r t u n a t o (’03) and R o b F o r t u n a t o ( ’08).

Photo by: Susie Sefcik

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Melissa Fortunato married Michael

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

Class agent: Ms. Melanie Braverman 484 South Parkway Clifton, N J 07014-1243 mel. braverman@gmail. com

Amy Trainor writes: I started my new job at SPARK Publications, a publications design firm, back in October and I am loving it here!

My brother, Mike Trainor ’99, has a very successful career as a stand-up comic. He is currently touring the country and can be seen as a regular commentator Thursday nights at 9 PM on TruTv’s “The Smoking Gun Presents.”

MKA Alumni brothers Mark Fortunato ’03 and Rob ’08 played for Team Italy last summer in the World Lacrosse Championships, held on the campus of Manchester University in England. Mark had

Lauren Sunshine and husband Walter Corter welcome their first child, Logan.

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Agent role going forward. Welcome Brendan!

Joshua Rudbart just returned from traveling the world with Hairspray. Now he is working closer to home, organizing and fabricating fashion events held in New York City.

From Lauren Sarti: Still working at Macys as an assistant buyer, but I’m focusing on my music career. You can view my demo at www.lsarti.com, and this fall I’ll be recording my ep, which is half an album of all my originals. I actually had my first concert in Rutherford, NJ for charity.

Amy Klein has been touring the world with the band Titus Andronicus, featured on The Jimmy Fallon Show last August.

---------- 2005---------M ark Fortunato ’03 and Rob Fortunato ’08 with Matteo Magugliani (second goalie fo r Team Italy). contacted the team’s director some years back to inquire if he and Rob might play - to represent their family heritage. Mark and Rob didn’t get to practice with the team prior to its opening game against the Czech Republic on July 16th, and were two of four nonItalians on the squad. Team Italy finished with a 5-3 record, and 18th out of 30 nations.

Rob is a junior goalie this year at Division I national powerhouse University of Virginia.

Mark lives and works in New York City where he intends to continue playing lacrosse in the city’s Gotham League, playing games at Columbia University.

---------- 2004--------Ms. Kate Santoro 333 River Street, Apt. 539 Hoboken, N J 07030 Kate.santoro@gmail. com Class agent: Brendan McCaffrey 345 East 5 ^ Street, Apt. 1C New York, N Y 10003 Many thanks to Dave Endo for his work as class agent over the years. Brendan McCaffrey has kindly agreed to take on the

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

Valencia Harriott, an alumna of Duke University, is a first-year graduate student at Howard University in Washington, DC. She is currently working towards her Ph.D. in Social Psychology. Valencia is also a teacher’s assistant and is happy to report that she has her own mailbox in the Psychology department. Valencia loves the city of DC and all it has to offer, but she often misses the calm, pleasant Montclair life. Valencia wishes her fellow MKA grads all the best.

Trevor Haughton received a master’s degree in Music Theory from Boston University.

Gemma Giantomasi ’98 writes: After graduating from Wesleyan University in 2007, my brother Frank went to Seton Hall University Law School, where he is currently a 3L student. During his time at Seton Hall, Frank has been very active in the student government, serving as a class senator. He is also the president of many student organizations and a mentor to 1L students.

He is currently participating as a student lawyer in Seton Hall’s immigration clinic.

After his 1L year, Frank was an intern for United States Federal Judge, Jose Linares, D. NJ. After his 2L year, Frank was summer associate at the Newark based firm of Genova, Bums & Vemoia. He will graduate in May 2011. After graduation, Frank will be a clerk for New Jersey Superior Court Judge, Jerome M. St. John.

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HGTV decorators have nothing on 2004 classmates (and now NYC housemates) Dave Endo, Tom Beach and Brendan McCaffrey, who stand before their classic wall art!

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America Scholar All-American First Team.

Peter was one of 43 players nationwide to earn this distinction. Prior to becoming a Scholar All-American, Peter was named to the All-Region and All-NCAC first teams, and earned the NCAC Defensive Player of the Year title. Peter, an Economics major, headlined an excellent defense, only allowing 12 goals in 20 games, while maintaining a 3.6 GPA in the classroom.

2005 classmates;: l-r: Andrew Kyrejko, John Mazur, Alex Manevitz, Jenna Levy, Tom Bellifemine,4Ari Bildner, Brian Thompson fro n t l-r: Ben Merrit and Laura Jackson

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5th REUNION OCTOBER 22, 2011 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 angelamccaffrey@aol. com

Angela McCaffrey, Katie Gelnaw and Caitlin Di Ruggiero are all living and

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Over the past summer, Daniel Allen completed an internship at the U.S. Department of Commerce within the International Trade Administration in Washington, D.C. Daniel worked on policy research and analysis and speech writing preparation for Nicole Lamb-Hale, Assistant Secretary of Manufacturing and Services.

Daniel very much enjoyed his time in DC where, in addition to his in-office duties, he was able to attend press conferences with Secretary o f Commerce Gary Locke and President Obama. One o f his assignment highlights was his on screen appearances during his Director’s televised testimony before the Senate which was aired on CSPAN. This fall, Daniel returns for his fourth year at the University of Virginia, where he is an RA and serves on both Class and Student Council for the University. He is pursuing a degree in Foreign Affairs, concentrating his studies in Latin America, and minoring in Global Culture and Commerce. Upon graduation, Daniel plans to pursue a career in either international business or public policy.

Peter Nolan, a current Kenyon College senior, has earned a spot on the 2010 National Soccer Coaches Association of

MKA sends its deepest sympathies to Dan Allen and his mother Denise Brown-Alien

working in San Diego and are brushing up on their surfing skills on the weekends!

Dan Casella graduated summa cum laude and a member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society from The University of Richmond on May 9, 2010. Dan received both the Herbert C. Peterson Outstanding Accounting Student Award and the 2010 Charles T. Norman Award for best all-around graduating senior in the Robins School of Business. An accounting major with a business management concentration, Dan now works for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Richmond, VA. Alexis Levengood graduated cum laude from Connecticut College in May 2010 with a double major in Marine Biology and Environmental Studies and a minor in Psychology. She was inducted into Psi Chi in Spring 2010. She is now pursuing an MS/PhD in Marine Mammal Behavior.

Emma Larkin returned to campus fo r a reception in honor o f her solo exhibition in the Weiss Gallery this past fall. A senior at Brandeis University, Emma is majoring in studio art with a concentration in sculpture.

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Class Notes • Spring 2011

Johnny Borbone was featured in an October

Former MKA field hockey players Elise McMullen ’08 and Marion Nammack ’10 competed against each other on September 26th in a club field hockey game. Elise (left) plays fo r the Boston College ClubTeam and Marion (right) plays at Brown University. (former MKA Assistant Upper School Head), on the November 10th passing of Dan’s grandmother and Denise’s mother, Leander Carney Brown.

Lauren Pugh writes: I am currently a senior at Villanova University and graduate in May 2011 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (concentration in Biomedical Engineering) and minors in French and Engineering Entrepreneurship. I have recently been selected as a member of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. I have also recently been admitted to the 5 year BS/MS program at Villanova University and will graduate with my M.S. in Sustainable Engineering (concentration in Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources) in May 2012. In addition to being on the Dean’s List, I have been inducted into several honor societies while at Villanova, including: Pi Delta Phi (National French Honor Society), Eta Kappa Nu (National Electrical Engineering Honor Society), and the National Society for Collegiate Scholars.

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edition of The College News, Connecticut College’s student publication. In an article entitled “Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto”, Johnny’s path to becoming a computer science major is chronicled. He was placed into a Introduction to Robotics freshman seminar not by his choosing, but became fascinated by the subject. After going on to take Advanced Robotics, Johnny published research on flight and wing dynamics with regard to omithopters, which led to an eightday trip to Japan where he presented his publication to researchers, company representatives and students at the World Automation Congress (WAC). The WAC took place in Kobe, and Johnny was accompanied by Connecticut College professor of computer sciences Gary Parker and a fellow student. Looking forward, Johnny hopes to “get out and work with people, maybe go into IT.” He continues to study hard at Conn, having achieved high honors each semester since arriving in New London in the fall of 2008.

---------- 2009--------Ms. Jane Stanton 240 South Mountain Avenue Montclair, N J 07042 jrs670@aim.com Class agent: Mr. Brian Purcell 89 Davis Avenue Bloomfield, N J 07003

Daniella Mendez is enjoying her college experience at Cedar Crest College (CCC) in Allentown, PA where she majors in Chemistry. She was accepted into the Forensic Science Program this past fall and has achieved Dean’s List for three consecutive semesters. Daniella represented her school last year at the Women’s Science & Technology Seminar (PLEN) in Washington, DC. She enjoys playing soccer and softball for CCC. During her freshman year, Daniella was awarded the Colonial States Athletic Conference Soccer Sportsmanship and All-Academic Team Awards, as well as CCC’s Most Valuable Player Award. She is an Orientation

Marriages 1994 1994 1995 1998 1999 1999 2002 2002

Tara Marie Mulligan and Jon Daniel Klaff Jillian Lutzy and Emmet Regan Rita Papaleo and Juan Ruiz Gemma Giantomasi and Michael Diaco Liza Boutsikaris and Vincent Spina Leroy Watkins and Jennifer Gagnon Lauren Tortoriello and Jason Ertel Melissa Fortunato and Michael Slomienski

September 2010 September 10, 2010 June 5, 2010 September 25, 2010 January 8, 2011 September 25, 2010

In Memoriam 1929 1932 1939 1940 1941 1941 1943 1944 1944 1945 1947 1947 1947 1948 1950 1951 1952 1971

Doris Blondel Krebs Francis Elliott McCahill Virginia Taylor Voorhees Frances Johnson Ames Jean Conde Avery Fleu Richard Delafield Scheuermann Thomas Adair Leon Clark Richtmyre, Jr. Milton Brawer Verna “Rudd” Trimble Kenvin Lila Rappaport Landau John Meeker Dana Chase Troxell Mary Miller Spalding Ann Pamela Fraser Neill Collins Ernest F. Keer Phyllis Lockwood Hull Allen B. DuMont, III

October 2, 2010 July 7, 2010 August 10, 2010 October 1, 2010 April 23, 2010 December 8, 2010 December 18, 2010 June 19 2010 September 18, 2010 December 6, 2010 September 17, 2010 April 18,2010 July 15, 2010 March 10, 2010 September 29, 2010 July 10, 2010 June 2010 June 30, 2010

Faculty, Former Faculty, Staff and Trustees 1943

Thomas Adair

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Assistant for the incoming freshman students, tutors calculus and actively , participates in the school orchestra and the improv club, Faded.

-2 0 1 0 Ms. Devon Barrett 109 Llewellyn Road Montclair, N J 07042 dlbarret@princeton. edu

M KA’s 6th Annual

Klank Klassic Alumni Lacrosse Game

Class agent: Mr. Matthew Palmisano 51 Grover Lane West Caldwell, N J 07006 nbovals@att.net

Saturday, June 4th 1:00 p.m. Van Brunt Field visit www.mka.org/klank to register!

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Help keep MKA strong. Support the 2010-2011 Annual Fund today by returning the envelope included in this magazine, or by visiting www.mka.org to make your gift online.

There are so many reasons to give to the Annual Fund. Here are just a few: Changing the life of a student is a pretty good return on investment.

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All gifts are deeply appreciated and are cu t to immediate use beneBtino nur studente femutu un u m m e

Matt Palmisano is settled in at the University o f Richmond and loves it. He has a frill course-load, including an exclusive class with the Dean of Richmond College built off o f the Gallup Organization program, as well as an EMT course. He will be taking the Virginia State EMT exam later this year.

B irth d a y C ongratulations !r The Montclair Kimberley Academy extends many congratulations and good wishes to Virginia Svigels TKS '2 8 J|j Emily Ridgway TKS '28 and Daniel O R

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milestone, they also share a remarkable legacy o f giving back to their alma mater - Virginia, Emily and Daniel have been consistent donors to the po

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FOREWORD T h e s u g g e s tio n f o r th is f a n t a s y la y in th e G re e k m y th o f th e P le ia d , w h o c a m e to e a r th to m a r r y a m o rta l. T h e P le ia d e s w e re th e s e v e n b e a u tif u l d a u g h te r s o f A tla s a n d th e o c e a n n y m p h P le io n e . B y c o m m a n d o f Z e u s , th e y b e c a m e a c o n s te lla tio n , s h in in g b y n ig h t a s s t a r s ; b u t b y d a y , in th e fo rm o f d o v e s, th e y w in g e d t h e ir w a y to th e f a r H e s p e r id e s to fe tc h a m b ro s ia f o r th e O ly m p ia n K in g . A ll w e re c o n te n t w ith t h e ir f a te , e x c e p t M e ro p e , th e y o u n g e s t, w h o , h a v in g f a lle n in lo v e w ith S is y p h u s , f o u n d e r a n d f i r s t K in g o f C o r in th , s lip p e d d o w n t o e a r t h t o b e c o m e t h e b r i d e o f t h e m o r t a l o f h e r c h o ic e .

The Montclair Kimberley Academy extends many congratulations and good wishes to Virginia Svigels TKS '28, Emily Ridgway TKS '28 and Daniel Bushnell MA '29 - three remarkable alumni who have all recently celebrated their 100th birthdays! Not only do the three share reaching this wonderful milestone, they also share a remarkable legacy of giving back to their alma mater - Virginia, Emily and Daniel have been consistent donors to the MKA annual fund for more years than our records display, together representing well over 100 consecutive years of giving!

At left: This 1927 production starred 100th birthday girl Virginia Stoutenburgh Svigals '28 in the role of Iris, Messenger of Dreams."

Below: Seen here, Daniel Bushnell celebrates with friends and family.

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Front cover: A scene from this year's seventh grade production o f Macbeth.

Back cover: Excited third graders prepare fo r their class play, DIFFENDOOFER DAY!