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FACULTY HOUSING PROGRAM Newark Academy values its faculty and makes it a priority to ensure that these talented individuals are rewarded for their efforts in and out of the classroom by making available a range of personal and professional development opportunities, travel opportunities and other special benefits. The Academy recently selected Ted Gilbreath, humanities teacher and varsity lacrosse coach, as the first recipient of its Faculty Housing Assistance program, which seeks to provide support in purchasing a primary residence.
ACCOLADES Each year at Convocation, outstanding members of the faculty are recognized for their most important contributions to the NA community. This year, honorees included: Luis Gomez for the Catherine Lynham Academic Chair; the Arts Department for the Ohaus Chair; Joe Ball for the Ernest Allsopp Award; Alexandra Mahoney and Kirsti Morin for the Ripps Faculty Awards; and Elaine Brodie, David Griffin and Jeff Vinikoor for the Head of School Awards. Congratulations to all for their innovative teaching! Above (l-r): Jeff Vinikoor, Luis Gomez, Joe Ball, David Griffin, Elaine Brodie and Alexandra Mahoney
“It can be a challenge for our faculty members to purchase suitable housing in northern New Jersey’s expensive housing market,” said Head of School Don Austin. “This program aims to relieve some of the financial burden associated with buying a first home.” Ted and his wife, Kristin Walpole, NA’s director of development and parent relations, with their son, Owen (3), bought a home in West Orange and settled in last summer. “We are very grateful to Newark Academy and to the many donors who have contributed to the Faculty Housing Fund,” he said. “As a result of this generous support, our financial commitment has been much more manageable.”
FORMER FACULTY NOTE We sadly report the passing of beloved former Headmaster Robert M. Butler on September 23, 2011 at the age of 99. Robert Butler began his career at Newark Academy as Assistant Headmaster, and was appointed Headmaster in 1956. During his tenure, he led the effort to relocate the Academy from Newark to Livingston, including the construction of the new building and campus. Mr. Butler was also responsible for its conversion from an all male to a coeducational school and facilitated the development of the Newark Academy Parents Association. In 1967 he returned to teaching, retiring in 1974. Shortly afterward, Robert and his wife Priscilla moved to Vinalhaven, Maine, where they had spent many vacations. His favorite activities in retirement included playing cribbage, watching sports, reading, traveling with friends, boating and clamming.
T.C. Abbey, Headmaster Robert Butler and Blackie Parlin in 1961
Memorial contributions to the Robert M. Butler-Endowment Fund for Faculty Administration Support may be made online at alumni.newarka.edu/donate or may be sent to Newark Academy, 91 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039. For more information, contact the advancement office at 973.992.7000, ext. 321. OUTREACH fall 2011