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H A M P T O N I A the magazine of new hampton school

spring 2011, volume 127, number 1

The iPad Takes New Hampton School

by Storm YOU ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE AND HONOR LOU GNERRE, beloved coach, mentor, teacher, headmaster, and friend, for his decades of tireless service to New Hampton School. Mark your calendar now and join us for this special occasion during Reunion Weekend 2011. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. LOU GNERRE, 1982

Saturday, June 4, 2011 at New Hampton School

Cocktails at 5 pm Dinner at 6 pm Advance reservations required $50 per person Register online at www.newhampton.org/reunion or RSVP to Cindy Buck at 603-677-3414;

inside an arm for the ages :

cbuck@newhampton.org

by May 13.

LOU AND PAT GNERRE, 2011

Roberto Hernandez ’84

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT BY MAY 13, 2011.

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“ It’s a very good feeling, to know we will continue to help after we are no longer here.”

— T. Holmes Moore ’

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eadmaster Emeritus T. Holmes Moore ’38 and Jinga Moore have spent most of their lives on the New Hampton School campus. So when they sat down to draft their wills, they knew they wanted to recognize the school that provided the canvas for their lives’ work of shaping young people.

“Jinga and I have been involved with nhs for the better part of our lives—Jinga as daughter to the Headmaster, teacher, parent, and wife,” says Bud Moore. “We wanted to have our presence felt after we are gone. We have set up a planned gift to be added to endowment, with the income to be used at the discretion of the Trustees.”

Bud and Jinga are leaving a bequest to New Hampton in recognition of the professional and personal experiences they have had for so many years involved in the School. The Moores believe that their bequest to the endowment will ensure the long-term health of the School and give future students the opportunities Bud had as a student and the character-building education

the couple fostered as faculty members and school leaders. The Moores’ confidence in the School and its mission made it an important part of their will.

“We are particularly pleased with the direction and operation of the school under Andrew’s leadership, with significant support from the Trustees,” Bud says. “There is no better investment we feel we could make.”

PARTICIPATE

PLEASE JOIN BUD AND JINGA AND MANY OTHERS, WHO HAVE INCLUDED NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL IN THEIR ESTATE PLANS: YOU can make a gift that has a substantial, long-term impact.

YOU can leave a legacy and recognize the value New Hampton holds in your heart.

YOU can make a difference in more students’ lives with a bequest than with a gift that comes from today’s income or savings.

A bequest is a simple way to make the maximum positive impact without compromising your lifestyle or budget.

For more information on how to include New Hampton School in your estate plans, how to establish an endowment, or to discuss ways to match your interests with school needs, contact Director of Development Sandy Colhoun at 603-677-3413; scolhoun@newhampton.org.

We’re All In: The $100,000 Challenge A loyal donor will donate $100,000 to New Hampton School if we reach 1,000 unrestricted Annual Fund donors by June 30, 2011. Your gift — at any level — can help us meet this challenge!

Can we count you in? PARTICIPATE TODAY. www.newhampton.org/giving For more information, contact Sarah DeBenedictis, Director of Annual Giving at 603-677-3415; sdebenedictis@newhampton.org.

New Hampton School Spring 2011 Hamptonia magazine. Finished size is 11.0 inches tall by 8.50 inches wide. Artwork prints in four-color process and bleeds all four sides. Cover artwork; Cover II and Cover III. (0.16 inches has been allowed for perfect-bound spine.)

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contributors Cindy Buck P’01, ’05 Tom Crocker ’07 Lou Gnerre P’76 John M. Meloney ’41 Andrew Menke P’12 Will McCulloch designer Clay Dingman, Barking Cat Productions Communications Design photographers Jamie Arsenault Johnny Buck Jon Chase Sandy Colhoun Jim Healey Alan MacRae Will McCulloch Steven Notara Chip Riegel Jeremy Seigle ’13 Amy Wilson

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f e at u r e s 16 athletic hall of fame 2010 18 powder keg 2010 20 faculty profile Hans Mundahl

23 campaign reporter 29 alumni profile by Will McCulloch Roberto Hernandez ’84

35 ipad innovation by Will McCulloch

printer Penmor Lithographers

37 going west by Tom Crocker ’07

© 2011 New Hampton School www.newhampton.org

40 student profile

Hamptonia is printed on sustainably produced, chain-of-custody stock certified to Forest Stewardship Council (fsc) standards.

Hamptonia is printed using only windgenerated renewable power, and inks derived from vegetable sources. on the cover: The iPad will be a vital part of the delivery of curriculum and skills at New Hampton School.

Photo by Jim Healey.

Mary Penniman ’11

d e p a rt m e n t s 2 Welcome 3 Heads Up 4 In Brief 10 Campus Currents 15 Sports Wrap-Up 22 Do You Know Your School?

42 Lou’s Corner 43 Memories 45 Trustee Profiles 46 Class Notes 54 In Memoriam

Welcome editor Will McCulloch, Director of Communications alumni office staff Sandy Colhoun, Director of Development Cindy Buck, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Sarah DeBenedictis, Director of Annual Giving Louis Gnerre, Alumni Ambassador Jerrica Crowder, Gifts Administrator and Planned Giving Assistant Ryann McCann, Administrative Assistant Will McCulloch, Director of Communications David Per>eld, Associate Director of Development Martha Shepp, Assistant Director of Communications Pamela Susi, Associate Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations hamptonia is published twice a year

by New Hampton School. The magazine reports news of the school, its students, teachers, and alumni. We welcome submissions for publication, news from and about alumni, and letters in response to articles. Inquiries, comments, and letters may be directed to Hamptonia, New Hampton School, 70 Main Street, New Hampton, New Hampshire 03256. Or, call 603-677-3417 or e-mail hamptonia@newhampton.org.

New Hampton School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin in administration of its admissions and educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered activities.

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What makes it so fun to edit this magazine?

I get to peel through old yearbooks, read about what alumni are doing in the world, educate former students and parents about the transformation of New Hampton School, celebrate the success of athletics and arts programs, and try to capture the essence of someone’s life story.

In this issue, I had the pleasure of profiling perhaps the greatest athlete to adorn a New Hampton uniform. Talking to Roberto Hernandez ’84 about his seventeen years in Big League baseball, his incredible life’s journey, and his time at New Hampton was thrilling for this longtime baseball fan, and also reassuring. It allowed me access to this nhs in the 1980s. And what I found is that this community still has many of the qualities that made Roberto so appreciative of the two years he spent here.

Trying to get Roberto’s story right brought me to Lou Gnerre’s sofa. It’s a place I’ve had the pleasure of going to on quite a few occasions since I arrived here two years ago. And as we head toward another Reunion—one that will honor Lou’s career and service to the school—it got me thinking about the legends that have spent so much time molding New Hampton students over the years.

You can learn a lot about a place talking to people who hung around long enough. While I was never able to meet legendary faculty member David Rice, former Headmaster Fred Smith (1926–59), or some of the other folks who dedicated themselves to nhs, there are still so many people who carry with them the history of New Hampton. A few trips up to Bud and Jinga Moore’s house, a couple hours on Lou’s couch absorbing his dry witticisms—these are opportunities to hear wonderful storytellers recount decades of experiences here. Old yearbooks can’t give you this type of insight.

If the Moores and Lou carry the story of New Hampton going back to the ’30s and

even earlier (yes, Jinga Moore grew up here on campus), Harrison Golden and Mark Tilton are the modern minstrels. Every time they return to campus, I try to corner them.

It’s an opportunity to learn a little something about this place, and of course it’s a free laugh.

For someone in his second year at New Hampton, it’s a history lesson—a trip through the mythology of an institution.

New Hampton is a different place now, but when these people tell stories, you can see what endures at this place—a passion for a supportive, accepting community and a place where young people can truly grow.

The Moores, Lou, Mark, and Harrison share something, a quality that is elusive.

They make you feel welcome, even if you still are the new guy. They take the time to chat and tell wonderful stories. It’s a lost art. I’m just trying to pass on the stories.

Share your story with us! Q Will McCulloch Editor, Hamptonia Director of Communications

Heads Up

what we value…

Last fall we asked our Student Body President and Vice President to facilitate an open conversation on bullying during an allschool meeting. Fortunately, this was a proactive agenda item along with many others that constitute our residential life curriculum, and not a response to any specific incident of mistreatment. I must confess my nervousness as our President Mary Penniman ’11, a second-year boarding student, and Vice President Danny Frias ’11, a four-year boarder, began to speak. Though we often raise important topics of discomfort necessary to living and learning in such close quarters, handing over a school meeting to student leaders to focus on such a potentially explosive topic can result in some heart palpitations for a head of school. What resulted was nothing short of extraordinary!

Following some framing comments by Mary and Danny and some initial silence, nearly thirty students rose spontaneously and with microphone in hand, passionately spoke to the entire school about tolerance, respecting difference, and taking responsible action if someone is mistreated.

Students and faculty continued the conversation well into the day and even weeks

later. The thoughtful care demonstrated during this meeting constituted one of the most powerful moments I have ever experienced as an educator.

More importantly, this community meeting demonstrated New Hampton’s values of “Respect and Responsibility” in action. I was exceedingly proud and remain committed to creating an environment that supports this type of dialogue, understanding, and compassion.

As we often say, New Hampton is a school on the move, and the intention with which we live our mission has resulted in a school that has embraced a dynamic vision dedicated to shaping lives of global citizenship. But it is our values that shape the ubiquitous culture that has so dramatically improved over the last few years.

Core values are the foundation upon which all curriculum and programs are constructed. Values represent what we stand for. They are the principles, the ideals that allow us the communal framework to create the vast depth and breadth of experiences here at New Hampton. They are evident in everything we do and the various settings for exploration: a first-year English class, a senior engineering elective, a jazz band performance, the football field, the equestrian course, the dormitories, and the dining hall.

Values guide the way we behave and treat each other. Although it is challenging to articulate, they create the chemistry quotient that is omnipresent in our lives here.

As with all areas here at New Hampton School, we have worked to refine our values.

Over the past six months we have sharpened our values’ focus around the words “Respect and Responsibility,” which capture the essence of our mission for our students

to “serve as active, global citizens.” There is simplicity and clarity in “Respect and Responsibility” and their nhs contextual meanings: to respect self, others, and the school; to work to potential; to empathize with others; to contribute to our community and, in years to come to a regional, national and global community… responsibility to grow; to make positive decisions; to take advantage of all nhs opportunities; and to practice honesty and integrity in all matters.

Oddly enough, one “place” of values illustration occurred in my office shortly before our semester break. It was one of those crazy days, and I was relieved to find some solitude with emails and voicemails as folks cleared out of Berry Hall. As I settled before my computer, a senior boarding boy showed up in my doorway: “Hey, Mr. Menke!” As I set my jaw, wondering when I was ever going to attend to all of the accumulating paper work, I invited this student into my office. What transpired over the next twenty minutes was one of the most sincere expressions of appreciation of the New Hampton School experience I have ever heard. The student explained the many challenges he experienced at his large public school and effusively talked about how much he loved nhs, the faculty, students, and programs. He had simply stopped in to convey his gratitude. It was a small, unsolicited gesture that not only revealed the quality of his character, but also was affirmation of a culture here that inspired a young person to think beyond himself, consider the greater community, and recognize his good fortune in it.

This is why I value New Hampton School! Q Andrew Menke Head of School

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Carey Fusick ’95

Warner Nickerson ’00

nickerson taking the ski world by storm Warner Nickerson ’00 is more than a decade removed from his time at New Hampton School, and the Gilford, New Hampshire resident, is making the most of his opportunities on the slopes. In a recent World Cup Event in Hinterstoder, Austria, Nickerson earned his second career World Cup Scoring result with a 26th-place finish.

Nickerson also was chosen to ski in the World Championships in giant slalom. He wrote this on his blog (www.warnernickerson.blogspot.com) after hearing the news: “This season I didn’t have any goals. None.

I really loathe big performance goals. I really wanted to race in the Olympics last year and that didn’t work out so qualifying for World Champs, which is basically the same just the wrong year, feels pretty good. Life isn’t about going to World Champs or getting married; it’s about the journey and being able to walk around with a smile knowing

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you’ve done your best. I much prefer my new strategy. It keeps me way more satisfied with whatever I’m dealt, and it seems to be working.” Q now serving organic ice cream in boulder The summer months in Boulder can get a little humid. A young entrepreneur who brought determination and inventiveness to her New Hampton School experience is now leaving her mark on the palates of hungry, healthy folks in the Colorado college town.

Carey Fusick ’95, who started the softball program at New Hampton, recently purchased Bliss Organic Ice Cream in Boulder. A production chef who also started a food production company called Bolder Natural Foods llc, Fusick is excited about the new venture, and has shown a social conscience with her production and business practices.

“I am a huge ice cream lover and have been a loyal Bliss fan. So when the opportu-

nity fell into my lap, I didn’t hesitate to move forward.” Says Fusick. “Going organic, using local farms, and keeping the integrity of the product are important to Bliss and to me. It seemed like the perfect match.”

Fusick will add more flavors to the already enigmatic menu (Chocolate Mint Chip, Coconut Chocolate Chip, Honey Lavender, Chocolate, Vanilla, Coffee, Ginger, Strawberry, and Lemon Blueberry) and hopes to expand distribution. Maintaining a healthy product will be of paramount importance. Fusick graduated from the Culinary School of the Rockies in Boulder where she focused on the Farm-To-Table movement, which motivates chefs to work with farmers and have intimate understanding of local farming. Carey herself has a strong background in farming. Growing up, she assisted her grandparents at farms back on the east coast. It was because of her experiences with farms and in school that made it so important for her to know what is in her food and where it came from. Q meservey winners return to campus Twenty-five of New Hampton’s finest alumni returned to campus in October for a day and evening of celebration. The event, which included a dinner in Alumni Hall, recognized those alumni who received the school’s most prestigious medal at their graduations. The Meservey Medal is award-

Meservey Dinner. front row (l–r): Fred Smith ’45, Robinson Smith ’42, Jack Vohr ’52, Erhling “Butch”

Alford Dempsey ’65

Roberts ’59, Dick Maine ’60. second row (l–r): Jim Shattuck ’58, Rick Peyser ’68, Joe Pollock ’72, Megan Collins ’98, Jess Kang ’02, Willie Jones ’70, Bekka Smith ’95, Susan Hemphill Frank ’79, Chassea Golden Robinson ’94, Caitlin Dulac Asmundsson ’93, Vanessa Campbell ’10. back row (l–r): Karl Kimball ’74, Eric Buck ’01, Matthew Rutter ’71, Al Dempsey ’65, Steve Clancy ’77, Raymond Fisher ’55, Hugh Richardson ’57, Elizabeth Pickel Doda ’91. present but not pictured: Leo Pierre Roy ’75.

ed to the student who has made New Hampton School a more stimulating and productive community. The accomplished alumni in the room shared stories, recalled their experiences at nhs, and reflected on how New Hampton has shaped their personal and professional lives. Q dempsey makes headlines Alford Dempsey ’65 has been an active member of the New Hampton School Board of Trustees since joining the board a year ago, and he also stays busy with his day job.

Dempsey made national headlines recently when he ruled against board members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference who formed a breakaway faction with the group’s embattled treasurer and chairman.

The ruling by Dempsey, who works for the Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia,

effectively placed control of the group with the faction siding with the Rev. Bernice King, who had been elected to lead the group. The sclc was co-founded by her father, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the fall of 2009, federal and local authorities began an investigation into whether the group’s chairman and treasurer had mismanaged at least $569,000. The two denied the accusations and have continued to challenge their dismissal by some board members. Bernice King later declined the opportunity to become the president of the Atlanta-based group. Dempsey came to campus in January for a board meeting and spoke to the school community about his experiences growing up black in the south and coming to a New Hampton School campus that was to some degree free of the rampant racism he found elsewhere. Q

men’s basketball reunion draws crowd They told old stories, watched game film, and talked about the future of the Men’s Varsity A Basketball Program. Nearly thirty years since the program took the step that has made it one of the most respected prep basketball programs in the country, more than thirty former players and coaches returned to campus in August for a weekend of fun, refection, and support for the program. Former coaches Mark Tilton, Whit Lesure, and Jamie Arsenault joined current Head Coach Pete Hutchins ’01 and welcomed the group with a barbecue on Friday night and dinner in Alumni Hall on Saturday. Q still in the net There are not a tremendous amount of opportunities for women in professional hockey, but Mandy Cronin ’98 continues to find work. The York, Maine, native and former University of Maine goaltender was back in New Hampshire recently with her new employer, the Boston Blades of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. The Blades are

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above: Earl Lewis ’62, George Haivanis P’04, and Andrew Menke at L’Espalier, owned by Frank McClelland ’76. below: Paul Altmeyer ’80 and Brian Driscoll ’80 with their former coach at nhs, Mark Trivett, at “New Hampton Goes to the Bruins” in January.

Men’s Hockey Game. front row (l–r): Frank Tierney ’10, Geoffrey Denton ’72, Nate Williams ’03, Mike Vaughn ’10, Gerald Brecher ’63, Matt Wright, Joseph Piper ’06, Kenny Torsey ’06, Joe Cubillio ’06; back row (l–r): Sean Mahoney ’10, Bill McCarron ’10, Bryan Ross ’10, Christian Wright ’88, Jon Karelekas ’80, Bob dePinquertaine ’74, Kyle Zobler ’09, Hubie McDonough ’82, David LoPresti, Allan Haddad ’98, Calile Haddad ’97.

competing in their inaugural season in the league. Playing at the Whittemore Center on the campus of the University of New Hampshire, Cronin had 25 saves in a loss.

“A lot of my family showed up and brought their friends as well,” Cronin said. “There were about 20 of them total. It was great to hear them cheer when I was announced. It was just a bummer that we couldn’t pull off a win. We’ll try to get them again.” Q

Women’s Hockey Game. front: Children of Carolyn Santamaria ’92; middle row (l–r): Rachel Legg ’13, Jenny Currie ’12, Nicole Magee ’12, Erin Moran ’12, Caroline Kelly ’13, Katie Campbell-Tomkins ’13; back row (l–r): Jamie Arsenault, Carolyn Santamaria ’92, Dempsey Arsenault ’15, Kelly Williams ’02,

another great night at l’espalier Frank McClelland ’76, P’10 hosted another wonderful event at his Boston restaurant,

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Lara Arsenault, Jessica Kang ’02 (Assistant Coach), Christin (Friend of Carolyn), Courtney Moulton ’13, Gabby Vaoutour ’14, Sarah Long ’11, Tori Fitzgerald ’14, Alisha Gilbert ’14, Taylor Huyck ’12.

clockwise from above: Andrew and Mr. and Mrs. Zhong Chen P’13; the Forbidden City is an incredible spectacle; skyscrapers in Shanghai; a view of Wuhan.

L’Espalier, in November. It was a geat night for New Hampton School’s loyal donors as the School celebrated crossing the $1,000,000 mark in last year’s Annual Fund. Thank you, Frank! Q

menke, berry, and colhoun make asia trip Head of School Andrew Menke, Director of Development Sandy Colhoun, and Director of Studies Jennifer Shackett Berry ’83 made

another trip to Asia in October. Menke traveled in China and South Korea, visiting with current and past parents and alumni. Berry made the South Korea leg of the trip while continued on page 9

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above: Jim Tuite ’77, Steve Clancy ’77, Arthur Buliung ’65, Rob Moore ’73, Van McLeod ’65, and Charlie Koutsogiane ’65 at the Top of the Hub event in September.

Men’s Varsity A Basketball Reunion in August. front row (l–r): Justin Dussault ’99, Jim

continued from page 7 Colhoun joined Menke in China. Sandy Colhoun reflected on the experience of visiting China at such a critical time in its history.

“We had an illuminating trip on so many levels. China is truly amazing,” Colhoun wrote on his blog (http://sandyripples. wordpress.com). “Words don’t do justice to the experience, the magnitude of change that is happening here. This country is reinventing itself every day. It is hard to comprehend and track. One of the really interesting observations we have made is that our parents, and the people in general, do not see themselves (yet) as the emerging superpower they are. They put the United States on a pedestal and want to emulate much of our success. What they don’t realize is the visceral economic power that we are witnessing. Said another way, we see the massive infrastructure development going on (80 percent of the world’s construction cranes are in use in China right now) and we see surging growth in a way that the U.S. has not seen in decades. There is a pervasive feeling of growth that, as they are living in it, they don’t recognize.” Q

McMahon P’12,’13, John Blizzard ’03, John Naparlo ’02, Mike Konovelchick ’02, Jamie Arsenault (Athletic Director, Former Coach), Lara Arsenault, Mark Tilton (Former Head Coach), Jay Tilton ’88, Sedge Saunders ’88, Lou Gnerre (Former Faculty); back row (l–r): Jon Tilton ’83, Pete Hutchins ’01 (Head Coach), Liam McMahon ’12, Cory McClure (Assistant Coach), Warren Wilson ’06, Todd Checovich ’03, Gabe Chami ’04, Rudy Wise ’99, Rob Stockwell ’02, Radar Onguetou ’06, Freddy Petkus ’01 (Assistant Coach), Mike Roberts ’00, Brady Morningstar ’06, Brian Gilpin ’93, Paul Lambert ’88, Whit Lesure (Former Head Coach), Harrison Golden (Former Faculty), David Perfield (Associate Director of Development); present but not pictured: Kris Couture ’06, Patrick Dame ’06, Patrick Saunders ’08, Wes Miller ’02, Greg Friel ’98, Todd O’Connell ’94, Dan O’Donnell ’94, Todd Boyle ’89, Mike Roy ’97.

IN SEARCH OF NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL MENTORS Are you interested in helping fellow nhs graduates by serving as a resource for col-

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Campus Currents Dan Love, who ushered nhs through the accreditation process in his previous post as the school’s Global Curriculum Coordinator. “The greatest single change I have witnessed is that our IB teaching faculty are becoming more skilled at guiding students to ask more questions about their own educational experience. Specifically, before the IB our teachers would ask openended questions; now our students are asking the same types of questions to their teachers and each other!” Q

Isatu Bah ’12 was the first recipient of the IB Student of the Month Award for her practice of the “Caring” aspect of the IB Learner Profile. Isatu is raising money for schools in Sierra Leone.

new hampton embraces ib The first year of the International Baccalaureate program is underway at New Hampton School, and already the program is drawing positive reviews. nhs is the only boarding school in New England that features this prestigious program. While countless students are taking advantage of IB classes, a determined group of juniors in the Class of 2012 are taking the rigorous steps to fulfill all the requirements for an IB diploma.

Though the students might grumble with adjustments to increased workload and a more demanding schedule, there is a definite buzz surrounding the program.

“It prepares you so that you can do the research and not just sit there and have the teacher lecture,” says Isatu Bah ’12, who has particularly enjoyed IB Biology.

Teachers have embraced the program as well, including first-year History department head Matt Fisk.

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“The IB program really demands that students get in depth in the topics that we’re discussing,” Fisk says. “The IB emphasizes ‘what can you do’ more than ‘what do you know.’ The most rewarding part is the class discussion that is generated. It’s one of those classes in which I can throw out a question, let the students really go at the question, and I sit back and am there to monitor and play referee. They really get into it. That’s the best thing about the IB. It really encourages students to engage with each other and engage with the subject material.”

The program has generated an enormous amount of interest in the Admission Office.

With the growing respect the IB is receiving from colleges, prospective families are interested in the possibility of a boarding school with this program.

“I believe the IB has made a paramount impact on New Hampton School for both faculty and students,” says Dean of Faculty

speaker series The School continues to invite speakers to campus who will not only educate, but entertain students and inspire them to think creatively about the world in which they live and the opportunities for positive choices in the future. During the fall semester Geoff Devito, a New Hampshire native and a lecturer who has traveled to over 40 countries, spoke about embracing one’s curiosity as a global traveler. Devito left an impression on students, who could be heard quoting one of his mantras days later: “It’s not good. It’s not bad. It’s just different.”

Rick Kirkham spoke to the community about the dangers of substance abuse in a chilling talk that included clips from his documentary “TV Junkie.” Q strategic planning update The last few years have been an exciting time at New Hampton School with new construction, high-profile technology initiatives, the exchange with the Shibei School in China, and the International Baccalaureate program. With all of this forward movement, it’s easy to forget that just four years ago all of these ideas existed only on paper.

“The intent of our strategic plan was to give New Hampton School a shared vision of where we are heading,” says Hans Mundahl, Strategic Plan Liaison, “and for the last four years it certainly has done that.”

2011 SUMMER PROGRAMS The strategic plan was originally slated to last five years, but changing economic circumstances and the quick pace of change led the school to shorten the plan by one year. “We’ve accomplished the vast majority of what we set out to do,” continues Mundahl, “and the items we couldn’t get to this time around we’ll consider rolling forward into the next round of planning.”

The next strategic plan is set to begin this summer, pending Board of Trustee approval and will include four broad topics: strategic partnerships with other institutions, innovative globally oriented programs, our fiscal strategy, and a review and reaffirmation of our mission, vision, and core values. Q second-annual china exchange Days after completing the fall musical, Director of Performing Arts Joe Sampson and Chinese teacher Meg McDonald joined six New Hampton students for the second annual China Exchange with the Shibei School in Wuxi, China.

In February, New Hampton greeted a contingent of faculty and students from Shibei. The group stayed in the homes of New Hampton families and community members and experienced daily life in our community as they attended classes, watched sporting events, and sang with some nhs students at School Meeting. Q new athletic branding There is a new Husky in town.

When New Hampton School began to explore the possibility of firming up its athletic identity last summer, the school sent its existing husky logo to a respected design firm that specializes in athletic branding.

The firm quickly declared that it could not work with the logo. School administrators were surprised to hear that the logo continued on page 12

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The new Husky and Husky Paw were designed by Rickabaugh Graphics and unveiled this fall.

continued from page 11 resembled too closely the copyrighted husky logo of the University of Washington.

Three months later and after extensive work with Rickabaugh Graphics of Columbus, Ohio, nhs Director of Athletics Jamie Arsenault unveiled the new art at School Meeting. Not only is the Husky logo new, but Rickabaugh—which has worked with hundreds of colleges and universities including Providence College, Boise State, Ohio State, and Mississippi—also created a new athletic lettering, a monogram, and a paw for use on all New Hampton School athletic gear, official apparel, and items in the Campus Store.

The final design was the product of extensive meetings of the athletic identity task force and feedback from faculty and students. The task force reviewed a number of options for the new husky, and after careful consideration, selected the new logo.

“We wanted to create an identity that stands out, so when people see the Husky, they’ll say ‘that’s the New Hampton School Husky.’ We wanted to find a husky we could call our own and stay with it for a long time, and I think we got it,” says Arsenault, who is in his 14th year at nhs. Q

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above: Filmmaker Rick Kirkham spoke to students about the dangers of substance abuse in September. top left: Mr. Sampson, Allie Andrews ’11, Maisie Fullerton ’11, Max Kirkwood ’11, Brandon Borghi ’12, Sean

on stage The Theatre Program continues to produce some wonderful performances in McEvoy Theater. Joe Sampson, Head of Performing Arts, directed 13, a hilarious musical that showcased the diverse talents of New

Tallarida ’11, Jake Broughton ’11, and Ms. McDonald at the Great Wall of China in November. left: Four students and two faculty members from the Shibei School came to New Hampton for a week in February.

Hampton’s thespians. Mack Willingham ’11 led a talented cast that wowed the crowds and had students and faculty alike humming in the hallways. Q college counselor marty elkins honored When Marty Elkins was named the School’s Director of College Counseling in 2009, Head of School Andrew Menke knew he had landed one of the most respected names in independent school college counseling. Recent New Hampton School graduates and current juniors and seniors are seeing Ms. Elkins’ impact on the office, and this fall she was honored for her work by the Association of College Counselors of Independent Schools, an continued on page 14

Six New Hampton faculty members—Justin Joslin, David Perfield, Paul Elkins, Maura Lane, Jon Shackett, and Harris Philpot—braved the icy waters of the Pond in February for a Polar Plunge that raised money for the Habitat for Humanity trip.

the cast of the fall musical 13 thrilled audiences in november. photo by amy wilson

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Campus Currents continued from page 13 organization she founded and served as the Executive Director. In a story on the organization’s web site, Elkins—who previously worked at the Groton School and Holderness School—was praised for her dedication and vision: “Marty Elkins, our leader for more than three years, has led from the front of the line and has pushed from behind. She has sustained the confidence we have needed when we have been unsure of what we wanted to do; she has embodied the vision without which we would have proceeded blindly; and she has been an endless source of energy buoyantly reminding us of the mission to which we have been collectively pledged. …For what we are, then, we are grateful to Marty. For what we will become, we are indebted to her.” Q

Director of College Counseling Marty Elkins and Allie Andrews ’11. Photo by Chip Riegel

student environmental art brought a festive look to winter carnival. photo by johnny buck

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Sports Wrap-Up 2011 Fall Sports Varsity Football Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Field Hockey

W 7 8 3 6

L 2 8 12 7

T 0 1 1 3

Junior Varsity Men’s Soccer A Men’s Soccer B

W 9 3

L 7 6

T 1 1

Other Cross Country:

reiva keith ’11 was named to the all-lakes region team. photo by chip riegel

fall athletics It was another successful fall season for the Huskies on the playing fields, led by the Football Team. One year after winning the nepsac Austin Bowl, the Huskies went 7-1 in the regular season and qualified for the Dan Rorke Bowl. Despite a strong effort, New Hampton lost 49-20 to Chesire Academy in a game that was tied at half-

Third at the Lakes Region Championship Mountain Biking: Sixth out of 13 teams in the final standings of the Lakes Region Interscholastic Mountain Bike Series

dan calley ’12. photo by chip riegel

jake kiley ’12. photo by alan macrae

time. The team won the Sportsmanship Award for the Evergreen League in addition to finishing first in the South Division. Jake Kiley ’12 (Plymouth, New Hampshire) was

named the Most Valuable Player of the Evergreen League.

Other Fall Highlights included: r Strong performances from the Cross Country team, which was anchored by Dan Calley ’12 (Sanbornton, New Hampshire) and Cullen MacAndrew ’12 (Westerly, Rhode Island). Julia Knobloch ’13 (Germany) finished ninth in the Lakes Region Championship for the women’s team, giving the Huskies their first top ten female finisher in a Lakes Region Championship race in over 10 years.

brent leighton ’11. photo by alan macrae

r A huge victory for the Men’s Soccer Team, which beat a highly regarded Phillips Andover squad 1-0 in its penultimate game and then ended its season with a 2-1 win over Tilton.

Osvaldo Morales ’12 (New Providence, New Jersey) led the team in goals. r The rock climbing team continued its exciting trips around the Lakes Region.

Jake Broughton ’11 (Dartmouth, Massachusetts) was named the team’s best climber.

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Mark Tilton Leads Impressive Athletic Hall of Fame Class The 2010 inductees into the New Hampton School Athletic Hall of Fame provided current students with some inspiration to beat Tilton in the Powder Keg on November 13. And it was appropriate that former faculty member and legendary coach Mark Tilton led a stellar class.

The class included the 1973–74 Men’s Varsity Hockey Team, a squad coached by Michael McShane (current coach at Norwich University).

That team was instrumental in bringing New Hampton School’s Hockey program to the national stage. Also honored were Alan Goode ’65, a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track and field who broke numerous records before a standout career at Bradley University, and Molly Schiot ’98, who excelled at soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse. Schiot was not in attendance because her job as a filmmaker had brought her to Europe, but her father accepted the award.

William Gall ’49 was inducted posthumously and his legacy as a hockey and baseball player at New Hampton and Princeton were clearly evident.

Equally impressive was the incredible turnout by his family, which included brother Peter Gall ’50 and Bill’s son William Jr., Class of 1987.

Accepting his father’s honor, William Gall Jr. recalled what his father said before he sent his son to New Hampton. “You can expect three things from New Hampton: great people, academic preparation, and athletic excellence.”

Mark Tilton spent more than twenty years on the sidelines coaching football and, most notably, men’s and women’s basketball. Tilton summed up the celebratory nature of the day with typical Tilton humor after former faculty Harrison Golden introduced him.

“If you want to be a good coach, a smart coach, a successful coach—get good players,” Tilton explained.

Tilton also reflected on the students and the joy he got out of walking into practice every day.

“New Hampton student-athletes were very coachable, appreciative, competitive and above all—good people,” Tilton said.

To learn more about the New Hampton School Athletic Hall of Fame, go to www.newhampton.org/halloffame.

above: Alan Goode ’65 speaks to the audience. at right: Molly Schiot ’98 was a three-sport athlete who went on to Brown University.

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above: (l–r) Andrew Menke, Mark Tilton, Harrison Golden, Jamie Arsenault. below: (l–r) Jamie Arsenault, Gus Allen ’49, William Gall Jr. ’87, and Andrew Menke. bottom: Men’s 1973–74 Hockey Team: front (l–r), James Ellis ’75, Gino Gnerre ’76, Stu Ramsdell ’74, James Long ’75, Coach Michael McShane; back (l–r), Boyd Smith ’76, Steve Booth, John Corriveau ’74, Mark Lyons ’74, Larry Goldberg ’74, Cecil Luckern ’74.Team members not present: Bruce Canty ’75, Robert dePinquertaine ’74, Alan Jansen ’74, David Stalker ’76, James Ray ’74.

top: Mark Tilton and family. above: Jennifer Shackett Berry ’83 and Peter Schiot P ’98. below: The family of William Gall ’49.

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POWDER KEG

2010

R E P E AT P E R F O R M A N C E HUSKIES RETAIN POWDER KEG ON HOMECOMING ALL PHOTOS BY ALAN MACRAE An idyllic late fall day in Central New Hampshire proved to be more green than anything else. After a fall replete with rain-filled weekends, beautiful conditions made the 2010 Powder Keg and Homecoming on November 13, a resounding success. Alumni, current students, parents, and friends of New Hampton School packed the campus and supported fall teams as the Huskies defeated the Rams of Tilton School to the tune of 8½ points to 3½.

It was the second straight year that New Hampton won the Powder Keg. Before the football team produced a dominant 47-26 victory behind 158 yards rushing from Javar Coleman ’12 (Brockton, Massachusetts) to end the day, the Women’s Field Hockey team clinched the Keg with a dramatic 1-0 victory thanks to a last-minute goal from Lizzy Ball ’12 (North Essex, Massachusetts).

The Men’s Varsity Soccer team finished its season with a 2-1 victory over Tilton behind two goals from Clay Allen ’11 (Massena, New York).

The Mountain Biking and Junior Varsity A Men’s Soccer teams also picked up points for the Huskies.

The New Hampton/Tilton rivalry dates back to 1895 when the two schools first played football against each other, and the 12-mile trip down the back road, aptly dubbed “Devil’s Den Road,” was a half-day affair.

TOP: Rodrigo Bosio-Barraquer ’13 climbs a hill en route to finishing second in the Mountain Biking Race. ABOVE: Ray Boly ’12, Jackie Mazur ’12, Cierra Bean ’11, Reiva Keith ’11, Andrew Menke, Clay Allen ’11, Kevin Messier ’11, Jake Kiley ’12, Mark Marino ’12, Lizzy Ball ’12, India Ellis ’11. LEFT: The Husky was in great spirits for the Powder Keg.

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2010 Powder Keg November 13 at New Hampton School New Hampton 8½, Tilton 3½ Event

Result

LEFT: The Keg is raised for the

Men’s Varsity Soccer

NHS 2, T 1

second straight year; the Field

Men’s JV-A Soccer

NHS 2, T 0

Hockey team celebrates its

Men’s JV-B Soccer

NHS 3, T 3

last-minute win; the School

Cross Country

T def. NHS

Community gathered for a

Mountain Biking

NHS def. T

Bonfire and pep rally the night

Women’s Varsity Soccer

T 2, NHS 0

before the Powder Keg; Brent

Field Hockey

NHS 1, T 0

Leighton ’11 tangles with Tilton

Football

NHS 47, T 26

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP

defenders.

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hans mundahl

teacher, technology

integration coordinator, dorm parent, director of experiential learning, web master, strategic plan liaison 5 years at nhs: nine what is the future of teaching and learning at nhs? I see technology training becoming less and less important as portable internet devices get smarter and smarter. Ubiquitous access to information will make applying knowledge to broad issues more important than getting the “right” answer to an arbitrary question set. what has changed and what has stayed the same at new hampton school? I’ve found the fundamental beliefs around acceptance, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to kids to be some of the most satisfying and long-lasting parts of New Hampton School. This is something that I have seen stay the same. What’s changed is the quality of the programs, infrastructure, and people who are supporting those fundamental beliefs. what have been the highlights of your experience here? It’s the little things, like seeing my children grow up with teenage “big brothers and sisters,” or the excitement in the classroom when we are all learning from each other. I love sending sophomores out on expedition. They come back changed, taller somehow, more sure of themselves. That’s a powerful experience to be a part of. F A much-sought after presenter on technology and social media in education, Hans Mundahl can be followed on twitter at www.twitter.com/hmundahl.

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Do You Know Your School?

photo by alan macrae

John Corriveau ’74 and New Hampton Men’s Varsity Hockey Coach Matt Wright, pictured on Hall of Fame Induction Day, share what distinction related to their respective college hockey playing days?

The first person to identify this common characteristic between these two men will win a free gift from the New Hampton School Campus Store. Answers can be

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sent to Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Cindy Buck; cbuck@newhampton.org. fall hamptonia winner: Congratulations to Rob Moore ’73, who was the first to correctly identify the photo of Jerry Brecher ’63 in his old-school hockey mask.

The campaign reporter

New Hampton School

GO BEYOND. the campaign for new hampton school

W W W. N E W H A M P T O N . O R G / G O B E YO N D

go beyond: the campaign for new hampton school

a message

from the campaign chair Dorothy “Dot”

photo by chip riegel

Ultimately, the power of giving back

every student at the school has benefited

Estes ’11 arrived at

is manifested in the lives of the students

New Hampton School

and faculty that your gifts make possi-

in the fall of 2008

ble. With over $27 million raised

a new design for the historic restoration

from Birmingham,

towards a goal of $30.6 million, the GO

of Meservey Hall, the future home to the

Alabama, and has

BEYOND campaign is building momen-

History Department and the Academic

made the most out of

tum even as the goal is within sight. The

Support Program—two signature divi-

her experience. She

good news has been relentless.

sions of the school. With a goal to break

is an active member

In February, nhs received a $400,000

from our rising tide.

In the coming months, nhs will unveil

ground in the spring of 2012, there is

of the community, competing in soccer

gift from Al Stirrup P ’59, ’61 directed

much work to be done, and I look for-

and tennis, excelling in History and

towards the endowment (See the full

ward to speaking with many of you in

English, and taking advantage of the

story on page 28). Meanwhile, the Annual

person to help make this dream a reality.

experiential learning programs like the

Fund is headed for another banner year.

Junior Urban Adventure and the

With the $100,000 Challenge on the line,

Sophomore Expedition in the White

I hope everyone in the nhs constituency

Mountains. Already accepted to the well-

will support the school so we can reach

respected University of the South, Dot’s

1,000 donors and make the most of this

life experience has been transformed by

amazing and generous opportunity.

her time at our school far from home and

Every corner of campus has felt the

by GO BEYOND: The Campaign for New

impact of GO BEYOND. From Kennedy

Hampton School. nhs has much to be

Field, our new synthetic turf facility, to

proud of, thanks to your support.

the Pilalas Center for Math and Science,

Dean Jacobson ’68 Trustee and Campaign Chairman

nhs awarded e.e. ford foundation grant “ We are honored to receive a grant the

Edward E. Ford foundation

hear the news that the E.E. Ford

from the E.E. Ford Foundation, one of the

Foundation recognized the importance of

most prestigious and influential inde-

not only general professional develop-

pendent school foundations in the United

ment, but also IB-specific training.

States,” Head of School Andrew Menke

“ While our talented and dedicated fac-

The New Hampton School is honored to

said. “Not only does this grant help to

ulty have always instilled in students a

announce that the Edward E. Ford

underwrite one of our strategic goals—the

lifelong love of learning and the skills to

Foundation has awarded the School a

support of our most valuable resource,

pursue it, New Hampton School is evolving

$50,000 challenge grant that will help

our faculty—it is also a significant

to meet the needs of an increasingly inter-

establish an endowed fund to support

endorsement of the unprecedented evolu-

connected and dynamic world,” Love said.

professional development for the

tion and innovation occurring here.”

International Baccalaureate Program

Each year New Hampton supports fac-

Established in 1957, the E.E. Ford Foundation

and general-purpose professional

ulty professional development in a variety

awards grants for independent secondary

development.

of ways and also sends faculty members to

education only. Schools must hold member-

IB training workshops located world-wide.

ship in the National Association of

New Hampton School will need to match these funds with an additional

Dean of Faculty Dan Love led the IB

$50,000, resulting in a $100,000 fund.

accreditation process and was thrilled to

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www.newhampton.org/gobeyond

Independent Schools (NAIS) to be eligible for consideration.

go beyond: the campaign for new hampton school

campaign briefs $30.6 million campaign goal $27.02 million to date

campaign reaches 88 percent New Hampton School alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and sta have rallied to support excellence in education. With a combination of capital gifts, annual fund participation, and support of the endowment, GO BEYOND has surpassed eightyeight percent of its goal of $30.6 million.

Campaign progress as of February 1, 2011

campaign goals r construction and renovation: r Meservey Hall: $4.5 million r Pilalas Center for Math

$15.4 million

and Science: $9.7 million

r Kennedy Turf Field: $1.2 million r endowment support: r Faculty Chairs: $3.0 million r Facilities Endowment: $3.0 million r Student Scholarships: $3.0 million r Creating Global Citizens: $1.0 million r annual fund:

$10.0 million

$5.2 million

Supporting the campaign goals will ensure the preservation of top-notch facilities for years to come.

Photo by Chip Riegel.

GO BEYOND Campaign Goal:

www.newhampton.org/gobeyond

$30.6 million

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donors making a difference doug mcininch ’63, on supporting the endowment Doug McIninch ’63 graduated from New Hampton School and went on to study English Literature at Tufts University and serve his country as a Naval officer in the Pacific. A successful attorney for many years, he has supported New Hampton School in various capacities. Through personal support as well as gifts from the two foundations he chairs, the McIninch Foundation and The Samuel P. Hunt Foundation, Doug has shown his deep appreciation for New Hampton School, his experiences there, and what it takes to preserve the school’s long-term health.

What was it about NHS that has kept you so connected?

Doug McIninch ’63. Photo by Sandy Colhoun.

I’m very appreciative of what New Hampton has done for me and other

students over the years. Uniquely, it was the very intense and personal relationships with the teachers and staff. From Bud Moore down to the custodians, they recognized and respected students as unique individuals and developed enough personal knowledge to assist that student in becoming a better person of good character. Each of us was more than just a number in a certain class year; you were recognized for yourself and your potential. This was evidenced by the first school assembly Bud Moore had each year in which he would speak about each student, reference them by name, and then tell where they were from and offer some unique characteristic about them. Everyone was aware of who you were, what your needs were and how to make you a better person.

Why has it been important to you to support New Hampton School and specifically the endowment of facilities?

Aside from my desire to recognize and honor those people who were so important to me when I was a student at New Hampton—the wonderful team of teachers and staff Bud Moore put together—it’s equally, if not more important, to support the institution over the long term. Supporting an institution conjures up cold, hard buildings and impersonal items but in truth, the successors to Bud Moore and the wonderful faculty of the 1960s can only operate in an environment that is financially secure and properly housed. They should be able to operate with the best of tools possible in a modern setting in order to deliver that wonderful education as they did then and they do now. That involves buildings and infrastructures as well as people. If we’re going to guarantee the long-term existence of the school we do have to think of the buildings, and that gets down to providing the long-term financial resources for heat, light, replacing roofs, and making sure buildings don’t collapse and the plumbing is suitable. You want it to be a good and stable environment for learning and character development.

Why do you believe the endowment is so important to consider?

It’s easy to honor those you have a personal relationship with and there are ways of doing that through an endowment that can recognize them, but we also need to provide the necessary infrastructure for the school. The endowment allows for financial aid, for academic improvement, for recognition of longtime teachers to allow them professional growth and offsite training. In 1821, when the school was founded, people thought ahead to 1950, and in 2050 New Hampton School will be here, but only because of the foresight to guarantee the structure in which the people can operate and function. We need to keep doing that. r

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donors making a difference

new hampton school annual fund The Pingree Family: (L–R) Will, Lexy, Caroline, Lucy, and Chris.

The New Hampton School Annual

william and lucy pingree p’12

Fund has enjoyed unprecedented Parents of a three-year New Hampton School student, Will and Lucy Pingree

growth in recent years and reached

have watched their son Chris (Class of 2012) make incredible strides in and out-

record-setting heights a year ago,

side of the classroom since arriving at New Hampton. They also watched him

crossing the $1,000,000 mark for

develop a new passion as he discovered the theatre program and began spend-

the first time in school history. This

ing a considerable amount of time in McEvoy Theater.

support has fueled a new chapter

“He’s found a niche that he didn’t have before he came to New Hampton,”

in giving for the Annual Fund, and

Will Pingree says. “He’s not an athlete, and so he really grasped on to this and it

we are pleased to announce the

really helped him with his confidence and everything.”

$100,000 Challenge.

While Chris developed an interest in theatrical sound design during his

A loyal New Hampton support-

freshman year and has continued to be a vital cog in the technical side in so

er will donate $100,000 to the

many of productions, he’s now beginning to explore the dramatic side.

School if we reach 1,000 unre-

“Ms. Brown really took him in and taught him the sound aspect of the theatre, and now he’s taking acting classes with Mr. Sampson and really enjoying that,” Pingree says.

stricted Annual Fund donors by June 30, 2011.

“This is a wonderful opportuni-

As faithful supporters of the Annual Fund, the Pingrees wanted to show their

ty for our school community to

appreciation of the theatre program. They understood the importance of the

band together and take advantage

Annual Fund and how it pays for so many pieces of important programs on cam-

of the generosity of someone who

pus, but they also wanted to contribute specifically to a department that was

believes in New Hampton School,”

affecting their son’s experience. By giving a restricted gift, they could see their

says Sarah DeBenedictis, Director

gift in action and allow the Theatre Department to use the gift at its discretion

of Annual Giving. “New Hampton

to enhance the program.

School has so much momentum

“The great thing about a restricted gift is that if families understand that they can give to a program that their child likes and is benefitting from, they might be apt to give a larger gift,” Pingree notes. r

right now and we know that alumni, parents, and friends will help us to achieve this goal.” r

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focus on endowment al stirrup p’59, ’61 honors his son with a legacy gift The father of two New Hampton School graduates, Al Stirrup wanted to support New Hampton School and honor the memory of his late son William Stirrup ’61, whose graduating class will Andrew Menke visited with Al Stirrup P’59, ’61, who made a gift to the endowment in honor of his son William Stirrup ’61 (pictured on the right). Photo at left by Steven Notaras.

celebrate its 50th Reunion in June. A 1961 graduate of New Hampton, William Stirrup died in the

Vietnam War in 1968 at the age of 25. An active student at New Hampton who matriculated to Marietta College in Ohio, William participated in school government, sang in the glee club, and went on to be the captain of the tennis team at Marietta.

“My boys had a great time at New Hampton, appreciated it a great deal and had fond memories of it.

This gift is in memory of my son who had such a fine experience,” says Al, whose other son Peter graduated in 1959.

Al chose the endowment for a number of reasons, not the least because he believes in the opportunity that the income from the endowment will help contribute to financial aid and give students from a diverse group of economical backgrounds the ability to attend New Hampton School in years to come. “ You can always get money for infrastructure, but endowment is important because a lot of kids can’t afford to go to the school. That’s the whole objective behind it,” Mr. Stirrup says.

Mr. Stirrup, who received his business education at Pace University, understands the importance of giving to an institution to ensure its long-term financial health.

“I hope that the income from the endowment will assist anybody who really needs it,” he says. “But the whole intent is to keep the school alive and make it advantageous for anyone to go to school at New Hampton.”

Al Stirrup worked for Standard Oil for most of his career and was responsible for organizing the company’s tax return each year. Al currently lives in Port Charlotte, Florida, after spending a considerable amount of his retirement in Key Biscayne. r

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An Arm for the Ages Roberto Hernandez ’84 is one of the greatest athletes in New Hampton history, but there is more to the man than a fastball.

By Will McCulloch hernandez photograph by getty images; vintage baseball card images courtesy the library of congress, prints and photographs division.

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above: Hernandez (center of back row) and the 1983 New Hampton School Varsity Baseball Team. below, left: Roberto’s picture from the 1984 Belfry. below, right: Hernandez’s pro career stats.

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T

he batter had never experienced anything like it before. A

pitchers as a college catcher almost kept him from finding his perch on the mound,

pre-med student and a member of the Harvard University

junior varsity baseball team, he was trying to fathom on a spring

Hernandez’s two years at New Hampton School were defining. They also helped ground him in the beginnings of an ascent to

afternoon in 1984 how New Hampton School pitcher Roberto

something special. Surely, some Major League

Hernandez ’84 was throwing a curveball that started out at his

and his right arm, hurling in a summer

Baseball scout would have discovered him

league, but two years in Central New

ear and dipped across the plate and out of the strike zone.

Hampshire was a salve of a different sort for a youngster from a good family that lived on

he had expected a leisurely game

He appeared in 1,010 games—one of only 11

with a prep school squad from the sticks, and

pitchers to have appeared in more than

ended up in a meeting with baseball’s answer

1,000—and finished with 326 career saves,

from Manhattan to New Hampton, he was

to a brain surgeon. The batter called time, and

which is good enough for twelfth all time.

peering down the aisle of a different future.

in a move so foreign to the rhythms of the

He had a career-high 43 saves in 1999 with

His mother stopped working because she was

game, he addressed the man on the mound.

the Devil Rays, a squad that had only 69

sick and the family needed more income to

victories that season. He was twice an All-

complement his Dad’s tailoring business

to stop throwing his deuce. “I’m pre-med and

Star in 1996 and 1999, made millions of

(Hernandez’s first suit in the Big Leagues

I don’t need this. I can’t hit the fastball, so

dollars—including a big contract late in his

came from his Dad). Instead of hitting home

just throw me the heat.”

career—led the league in games finished for

runs and firing out runners from his catcher’s

three straight seasons, developed a cringe-

position for his high school team, Hernandez

ball on television in between residency shifts,

worthy split-fingered fastball, and routinely

dropped out of school and bagged groceries

the pre-med student would be able to identify

tipped 100 miles-per-hour on stadium radar

for an entire year.

to friends the big league player who had

guns. Hall of Famer Joe Morgan eyed

injected so much fear into his afternoon years

Hernandez in one of the right-hander’s first

offered a unique chance to become part of

before.

television appearances and declared, “I have

dome, a program that placed inner-city kids

never seen someone throw low gas like that

who showed promise at boarding schools.

“Listen,” he said, pleading with Hernandez

Perhaps a few years later, watching base-

Little did he know that Hernandez, the 6foot-4 specimen with the golden arm who

since Bob Gibson.”

wore the Husky green, cradled so much more

For 17 years, the gas was in the tank.

than a killer hook and a fastball that would

And now, nearly four years removed from

87th and Columbus in New York City.

The year before Hernandez made his way

A summer job with the City, though,

Roberto Hernandez found himself at Exit 23 in the fall of 1982.

“I took a gamble,” Hernandez says. “But I

fuel a 17-year playing career in the big

his last appearance on the mound, it’s not

knew what it was like to work 9 to 5 and not

leagues. Hernandez was equally adept at

uncommon to find Hernandez crouched

have a high school education and work at a

overcoming challenges and living his life in a

behind home plate on warm evenings in St.

supermarket.”

way that resulted in few bases on balls.

Petersburg, Florida, catching pitches from

Roberto Hernandez’s impressive odyssey

And he never looked back. Hernandez

11-year-old ballplayers on his son’s baseball

never struggled with being out of his comfort

as a pro pitcher is not a spectacular feat

team. He has returned to the position that

zone. Unlike many inner-city minority stu-

when one merely considers the right arm

almost kept him off the mound. For all his

dents who find themselves in a bucolic, prep

with which he was blessed. Still, the career

success, there were detours in the journey

school setting packed with white students, he

statistics tell the story of an athlete who

that could have led him far from a Major

did not have one foot still in New York as he

left his mark on the game and frustrated

League bullpen, far from the enigmatic

adjusted to his prep school opportunity.

hitters from coast to coast with an over-

lifestyle of a professional baseball player.

powering selection of pitches masked by an

You can be sure, though, Hernandez would

am today. Believe me, the first month I was

effortless delivery.

have found happiness and peace; they seem

shell-shocked,” he recalls. “I was from New

embedded in his personality, as natural as

York and here I was with mountains, green

his arm strength.

grass all around me, and I wake up and

Though he never won a World Series ring, he enjoyed tremendous success. A first-round draft pick of the Angels in 1986,

Though a blood clot in his throwing arm

Hernandez had a career that few relievers

nearly stole his dream of playing in the big

not in the Baseball Hall of Fame can boast.

leagues and his uncanny ability to handle

“I think being away matured me to what I

there’s six feet of snow and I have to go to class. I had to grow up and be accountable for

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clockwise, from above: Hernandez’s two sons Roberto Jr. (16) and Jose (11) with Roberto’s great friend Ozzie Guillen and his wife Ibis; Roberto and his wife, Ivonne enjoying some beach time; speaking at his 2007 induction into the New Hampton School Athletic Hall of Fame; Roberto with family at his daughter Kairy’s high school graduation.

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wiffle ball filled with change, wrapped in

superstar, but don’t flaunt it, treat opponents

my actions. I needed to be an adult. God had

hockey tape,” Canon says. “He would roll it

with respect, and play with passion. Whatever

put me there for a reason.”

around and keep his wrist strong and loose.

you do, do it with passion.

Hernandez embraced the experience,

“I remember talking to Coach Gnerre and

“He showed us all how to treat people. He

flipped burgers at the Student Union, and was

saying ‘if this guy doesn’t make it to the big

treated people the way he would want to be

a friend to many.

leagues, I don’t know who is,’” Canon says.

treated. He demanded respect. When he

“I made such good friends there: Whit

Hernandez made it to the big leagues, but

talked, we listened; but it wasn’t out of fear.

Lesure, Ms. (Judy) Harvey, Lou (Gnerre), Steve

it wasn’t necessarily the position Canon

He loved his kids. He loved us all equally and

Eichenbaum ’83, Jen Shackett (Berry) ’83, Huff

would have predicted. Yes, the very capable

gave us the same treatment. If you got out of

(William) Canon ’86 and so many other stu-

catcher could hit, too. He had long arms that

line, you got the wrath of Lou.”

dents that were there,” recalls Hernandez.

seemed to stretch to his ankles, and tucked

William Canon was Hernandez’s best

A three-sport athlete, Hernandez excelled

away behind his pitching career is the fact

as a quarterback in football with an arm that

friend. He remembers the day he first saw

that Hernandez had serious power with a bat.

could toss a ball 80 yards (a number of

Hernandez in the summer of 1982. Canon was

Legend suggests that he hit a ball from home

schools including Brown recruited him), as a

playing some sport under the shade of the

plate that landed on Russell House—easily a

contributor on Whit Lesure’s burgeoning bas-

hockey rink and Hernandez walked in as part

500-foot shot.

ketball teams of that era, and of course on the

of his tour of the school. Canon had his base-

“If he lived in an era when he could do

ball glove with him and the two played catch

both,” Canon explains, “he would have been

for the first time. It was the beginning of an

Babe Ruth.”

enduring friendship that brought a New York

When Hernandez swung a bat or threw a

baseball diamond.

“The first season rolled around and he came out as a catcher. He was a great allaround player,” explains Gnerre. “He had an

City kid originally from Puerto Rico together

ball, it was athleticism and physics melding

arm like a rocket and he could throw a base-

with a faculty kid from New Hampshire.

into power. He had strong hips that created

ball through a brick wall.”

They played football, basketball, and base-

incredible force. But while some hitters lack

The struggle was finding someone to catch

ball together, but were always linked by

discipline and many pitchers have an arm but

him when the Huskies needed a reliever and

baseball during Hernandez’s two years at New

no accuracy, Hernandez had both. The only

he took off the catching gear. Chris Day ’84

Hampton. Canon, who lives in New Jersey and

thing he lacked was decent speed.

was Hernandez’s teammate for one year at

works in finance, lived in Caswell House where his mother Judy Harvey was the faculty in residence. Roberto was a fixture at their

“He was slow as molasses and he had bad knees,” Canon says.

Canon could talk for days about his old

house, even on breaks from school when he

friend, but it never resembles worship of a

couldn’t get back to New York.

professional athlete. Even after Hernandez

Canon, who went on to hold home run and rbi records at Tufts University, has the tangible proof of Hernandez’s affinity for airing out his arm on a regular basis.

“My left hand is a little bigger than my right,” Canon muses. “He flattened my hand out.”

Canon knew from the beginning that he

New Hampton. When he returns to the Gnerre Diamond each spring as a coach of the nearby Holderness School’s team, the memories of playing with Hernandez come flooding back.

“He pitched very rarely,” Day says. “I

pitched in the major leagues and enjoyed suc-

remember catching him and he threw so hard.

cess, Hernandez was “the same old Roberto.”

He had a really heavy ball, and it hurt my

“He was so upbeat. A nicer man you could not meet,” Canon says. “No matter what he

hand. Opposing players were terrified of him.”

That spring remains embedded in Day’s

did he would have succeeded because every-

memory. He recalls a squad packed with

one wanted him to succeed.

hockey players, Hernandez’s enduring, simple

“You can’t imagine a better influence. He

pitching mechanics, and the day the future

was in the presence of someone uniquely

lived his life the right way. He was respectful

big leaguer went 4-for-4 against a team and

talented, a person who was not only built to

and you never saw him in a foul mood.”

even got a hit when they tried to walk him

play baseball but also had the mental capacity and maturity to know what it would take to succeed.

Though the duo played other sports, Canon and Hernandez were constantly hitting

intentionally.

L

ou gnerre, the head baseball coach at the time, will never take credit for Hernandez becoming a Major League

“He was the antithesis of the cocky athlete,” Day says.

Gnerre brought Hernandez on some col-

pitcher, but he might have had a little some-

lege visits during his senior year, but nothing

and throwing in the offseason. Hernandez

thing to do with Hernandez becoming one of

seemed to be resulting in a confirmed desti-

always considered his arm, treating it like a

the most respected gentlemen in baseball.

nation.

respected family heirloom. “He’d sit at his desk in his dorm room and he always had a

“He taught us to respect the game,” Hernandez says of Gnerre. “It’s okay to be a

“We were thrashing about for a place for him to go,” Gnerre recalls.

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In the modern age, Hernandez would have

program where he could play immediately

“Thigpen set the record for most saves in a

been on somebody’s draft board by the time

without sitting out. The school later named

season in 1993 and he was tutoring me on

he graduated from New Hampton, but he

the field after Hernandez.

what to do and what not to do,” recalls

ended up landing a spot at the University of

“For years I thought Lou was disappointed

Connecticut after Head Coach Andy Baylock

at me because I left UConn,” Hernandez says.

watched him catch, throw, and handle a bat

“I hated leaving UConn. I loved it. But I want-

in a late-spring workout. Baylock gave him a

ed to pitch.”

scholarship, and Hernandez found himself in Storrs in the fall of 1984.

It was at that time when the pitching mound began to become more and more attractive.

“Something happened,” Hernandez recalls.

Gnerre and Hernandez lost track of each

Hernandez, who became a mentor to many young pitchers. “He helped me to take his job.”

Hernandez already was the generous type, but as he developed into a dominating closer, baseball folks became increasingly aware of

other, until Gnerre spotted his old player on

the type of guy with whom they were dealing.

the television.

He was voted a “Good Guy in Sports” on a

“I turned on the TV and I said, ‘I know that guy,’” Gnerre says.

Hernandez began sending tickets to Lou

number of occasions and donated a chunk of salary to charities in Puerto Rico, where he was born before migrating to New York.

“I talked to Coach Baylock and it seemed like

and the old coach would bring a caravan of

it went in one ear and out another.”

fans from New Hampton down to Fenway

it’s like to want things and not be able to get

when he was in town.

them,” he says.

B

y the time the fall season had

“It was a blast,” Hernandez recalls.

wrapped up, Hernandez had beaten

Hernandez never forgets, and his years in

out two upperclassmen for the start-

“I grew up with nothing and I know what

Hernandez retired in 2007 and has a made an easy transition to life outside of pro ball.

the spotlight do not cloud his perspective on

He doesn’t miss the long plane rides or nights

ing catcher’s job. He spent the spring mowing

what was important. In nearly two decades in

in hotels, but it’s hard to replace the adrena-

down runners who tried to steal second with

baseball, his crowning achievement in his

line injection you get when you jog on to the

darts from his knees. The UConn pitchers

own eyes is his debut, the night his dream

field from the bullpen and the clubhouse

were comfortable. They had found a charis-

was fulfilled, the night he hijacked Bo

camaraderie. Hernandez is not the nostalgic

matic receiver, a catcher who really thought

Jackson’s return to baseball from a hip injury

type, though. He feels blessed to have played

the game and understood their tendencies.

with a no hitter through six innings.

for no-baloney managers like Dusty Baker

Meantime, Hernandez tossed only a few

What most of the media did not know was

and Bobby Cox and develop a lifelong friend-

innings that year, and headed to Summer

that only a few months earlier, Hernandez

ship with Ozzie Guillen, “who taught me to be

League in Virginia with a lingering question

was in a hospital listening to a doctor talk

a professional on and off the field” and is the

in his mind. How can I get more innings on

about a 50/50 chance that a blood clot in his

godfather to his son.

the mound? He thought Summer League

right arm was going to end his career. The

might be the opportunity, but his catching

news was more than catching gear blocking

daughter Kairy, who is a student at Louisiana

ability once again kept him in a crouch.

his big league dream.

State, and two sons, Roberto Jr. (16) and Jose

“I was the only catcher on the team,” he

“The doctor gave me a glimmer of hope

Hernandez and his wife Ivonne have a

(11). Hernandez spends a lot of time with his

says. “I caught every game, but pleaded with

from June 4, until August 30, 1991,” says

new baby grandson Emanuel, supports efforts

the coach to get another catcher.”

Hernandez, who recovered beautifully.

in his local community, and coaches his sons’

Finally another backstop arrived, and

What unraveled was a terrific career and

teams where he grapples with the challenge

Hernandez got his shot. It wasn’t his usual

unprecedented health. Hernandez used his

to teach kids of the video-game generation

middle-of-the-game chance in which he had

knowledge from being a catcher to become a

what it takes to be a successful athlete.

to take off the gear and warm up quickly. He

better pitcher, and discovered that he had

started a game, pitched seven innings, struck

the necessary mentality to succeed on the

out nine, and allowed only three hits.

mound. “It took me years of believing in

Control and consistency are qualities

myself. I didn’t want to be the center of

Hernandez has always carried with or with-

brewing in his mind: “You can be a great

attention, but the game doesn’t start until

out the ball in his hands. Whether it was

catcher, but you can be a better pitcher.”

the pitcher throws the ball.”

Central Park, New Hampton’s playing fields,

A college coach told him what was already

With his UConn coach barnstorming

The even-keeled Hernandez appropriately

“I get more nervous coaching 11-year-olds because I have no control of it,” Hernandez says.

Big League Parks, or for teammates, friends,

North America with the U.S. National Team,

ended up in the bullpen, and it was there that

or family, there was certainty that Roberto

Hernandez could not get in contact with

he learned as much about people as he did

Hernandez would deliver. And that has never

Baylock. He decided to transfer to the

about finishing a game under the tutelage of

changed.

University of South Carolina-Aiken, an naia

Bobby Thigpen.

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the iPad, small and unobtrusive, fits easily into classroom instruction like this science and sustainability class. photo by chip riegel

iPad Innovation Pilot Program Brings Technology to the Forefront

By Will McCulloch The questions came easily nearly a year ago as

ers-talking-at-students relationship. Further-

ing our teachers and students the opportunity to

New Hampton School administrators mulled the

more, the Class of 1960 saw the value in

teach and learn in a different way.”

possibility of adding the iPad to the curriculum

developing a pilot program, and contributed

and giving the device to all incoming freshmen

funds to start the initiative.

students. Is this an educational gimmick? Isn’t it

So after monitoring the iPad Pilot Program

The decision also considered the future demands of mobile media literacy. Recent research from the Pew Research Center suggests

difficult enough to get high school students to

and assessing its success and challenges, the

that by 2020 “the mobile device will be the pri-

focus without the distraction of a piece of tech-

School has determined that it will take away the

mary connection tool to the internet for most

nology in their hands when they should be

“pilot” and continue the program in the coming

people in the world.”

considering the difference between China and

school year with all freshmen and sophomores, as

the United States’ economic systems?

well as the entire teaching faculty, receiving iPads.

Nevertheless, there were plenty of reasons

“It is our vision to be an independent school

Hans Mudahl, nhs’s Director of Technology Integration, has been charged with training teachers on how to effectively bring the device

to support a movement that would give New

leader in preparing students for the 21st century,

into the classroom. Mundahl says that the School

Hampton students another way to learn and

and innovation is an important aspect of 21st-

decided to continue the program because of the

clearly show the School’s philosophy toward

century preparation,” Head of School Andrew

positive feedback and productive data it gathered.

education had evolved beyond chalkboards,

Menke says. “By being one of the first schools to

400-page textbooks, and the traditional teach-

adopt such a program, we are intentionally giv-

“We have been conducting careful research on the program since we started it this fall,”

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an iPad with various applications

cautiously as if they expect the answer to be sara tyson instructs a student in a foundations of learning class for ninth-graders.

something other than ‘successful.’ When they hear about our culture of innovation at New

Mundahl says. “So far students report the

figure things out for themselves. As much as there

Hampton and when I am circumspect in my

increase use of technology for homework and to

is a place for lecturing and drilling necessary

evaluation of our successes and challenges, they

keep organized but a decrease in gaming, social

information, the role of the teacher is changing.

often express that they wish their school(s)

networks and watching movies. That data is

“Teachers are becoming less sources of infor-

would be courageous and willing to make the same forward progress.”

pretty compelling. We also have lots of anecdot-

mation, and more facilitators of the learning

al evidence that the program is working. One

process,” Mundahl says. “This means a teacher

student reported that she loved reading books

can ask a question, students can look up the

creates a setting in the classroom that is differ-

on the iPad so much that she purchased another

answers on their own, and the teacher can help

ent than one packed with laptops.

book on her iPad to read for fun!”

the students understand what they have uncov-

“The iPad has removed the screen barrier

ered. This helps students be more self-directed

between teacher and student because it lies flat

in their learning.”

on a desk and can easily be passed back and

Students are using the device in so many ways and it is also allowing them to collaborate more easily. They are reading eBooks, using Keynote for presentations, the Numbers program for collecting data, and utilizing the App Store to get

There have been moments during the pilot program that have particularly resonated.

“One student uncovered a science app that

LaCroix is fervent in his belief that the iPad

forth,” he explains. “The touch screen significantly impacts the feel of technology in the classroom; it is modern and interactive as

clinometers and calculators. Then there are

could make timing multiple parts of a lab

opposed to a miniaturized portable version of

notecards they can share with each other, audio

experiment much easier,” Mundahl explains.

ancient keyboard/display methodology. The

recording, course research, and of course the

“Within a few minutes, everyone had heard

interactivity of hand-based gestures (versus sty-

study skill that is so important to academic suc-

about it, downloaded it for free, and was using

lus-initiated commands) to manipulate

cess: organization. For Charlie Callif ’14, the iPad

it in their own labs.”

on-screen elements can bring students deeper

has lightened his backpack and more.

“The iPad has helped me to stay organized,

Directory of Technology Eric LaCroix was a staunch supporter of launching the pilot pro-

into their work.”

Then there is the portability of the iPad. With

which is very important. I do this by using the

gram and believes with continued planning the

a lightweight tablet device with a 10-hour battery,

Husky Planner that we installed and by taking

program can succeed and provide New

students can create a classroom anywhere.

my notes for classes on the iPad,” Callif says. “I

Hampton students with a valuable vehicle for

don’t have a million papers and I can just press

discovery and learning. Lacroix, who penned a

years ago but wasn’t able to fulfill nearly as

one thing and see all of my homework assign-

front-page article about the program for the

well,” Lacroix says.

ments. We also have used the iPads as

New Hampshire Society for Technology in

calculators and timers, which has been a big help

Education newsletter, says the program has cre-

New Hampton’s iPad program, but what

in science class.”

ated a buzz.

endures is the program’s success key is creativity

“It’s a promise the laptop meant to fulfill

There is plenty of excitement surrounding

“At every professional event where my peers

and dedication to training teachers and students

increasingly student-centered with iPads. A valu-

are present, I’m asked how our iPad program is

alike to use the devices effectively. Innovation is

able skill for this generation will be the ability to

working out for us,” LaCroix says. “People ask

never complete.

Mundahl believes learning is becoming

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GO I N G W E S T Exploring Climate Change and Wildlife in Glacier National Park

By Tom Crocker ’07

R etreating mountain glaciers are some of the most ABOVE:

a view of cracker

lake and siyeh glacier, as seen from the author’s tent.

dramatic symbols of climate change today. It’s impossible to dispute the importance of these large masses of ice when over  percent of the water that humans consume on a yearly basis comes from mountain ecosystems, and when global sea level continues to rise as these natural water towers of the world melt and drain into the world’s oceans. In the past decade, nine out of ten years fall into the top ten hottest years on record in the world.

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Climate change skeptics are quick to point out, however, that the climate record is incomplete and only covers the most recent past (– years’ time); they question whether the current climate change we are experiencing is as unprecedented as environmentalists and scientists claim, or whether it is just part of a long-term climate cycle that takes place on a much larger timescale than is currently being studied.

The beauty of Glacier National Park is unrivalled by so many destinations in North America. With its emerald-blue lakes, spectacular watercolor sunsets and sunrises, pristine ecosystems, and its vastness, one could spend months—even years—exploring and discovering beauty around and over every cirque and arête.

Unfortunately, the main attractions of the park, its glaciers, are receding at rapid rates.

The U.S. Geological Survey predicts the park could be ice-free as soon as .

Considering there were over  glaciers in Glacier National Park around the turn of the th century, the importance of understanding this rapidly changing ecosystem and why the glaciers are retreating with such haste is a subject at the forefront of the scientific community.

I have allowed Middlebury College’s liberal arts curriculum to get the best of me over the last four years with a joint major in Environmental Sciences and Geology as well as minors in Spanish and Sociology. The breadth of courses offered has furthered my passion for understanding the world around me. Just when I started to feel lost and a bit overwhelmed in my numerous diverging passions last winter, my advisor in the Geology Department asked me to accompany him on a climate research trip to Glacier National Park in Montana the following summer,

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cracker lake, with the disappearing siyeh glacier in the background; BOTTOM LEFT: pack animals and coring equipment at cracker lake; BOTTOM RIGHT: preparing the core.

which would eventually develop into the undergraduate thesis (A High Resolution Chronology for Holocene Glaciation and Melting of Siyeh Glacier at Cracker Lake, Glacier National Park, Montana, U.S.A.) that I am now writing.

In July, less than a week after returning from a seven-month journey through South America, I packed up and hopped on a flight to Kalispell, Montana, where I met my thesis advisor, Jeff Munroe, his colleague from suny-Geneseo, Ben Laabs, and two other students from Middlebury. The plan was to spend the next three weeks in the backcountry of Glacier National Park collecting sediment cores from the bottom of several glacial lakes using a floating coring platform schlepped in by a team of pack mules.

The characteristics of the sediments deposited on the bottom of a glacial lake change over time as an individual glacier draining into that lake advances and retreats. This is a direct reflection of local, regional, and global temperature and precipitation regimes. Glaciers will grind the bedrock on which they sit down to finegrained silt that then gets deposited by glacial melt water streams into a nearby lake. The changing characteristics of the sediment in the core we extracted from this glacial lake therefore are direct indicators of past temperature and precipitation records in the northern Rocky Mountains. With sediment cores dating back anywhere from , to , years, our research is set to expose the ‘unknown’ cyclical changes that climate change skeptics continuously bring up and determine whether rapid glacial retreat is part of a normal millennial-scale cycle or if it is indeed as unprecedented as the scientific community claims.

My time in Glacier National Park was a truly amazing experience. The abundance of charismatic mega-fauna throughout the park is astonishing. During our three-week adventure, we came in close contact with three curious brown bears, several friendly mountain goats, a giant bull moose, fish-catching osprey, soaring bald eagles, howling wolf

packs, camp-raiding deer, lunch-robbing ground squirrels, tent-chewing marmots, playful wolverines, skittish elk, and so many other live indicators that the Glacier National Park ecosystem is indeed one of the most ecologically intact environments on the planet.

Our interaction with the park was not limited to just encounters with animals. The treacherous weather patterns of the Northern Rockies proved to be as harsh as the park rangers had warned us. Blue skies repeatedly gave way to golf ball-sized hail with less than ten minutes notice; there is nothing like the deafening roar of thunder and lightning crashing within cirque walls towering , feet above your exposed tent to make you realize and respect the power of Mother Nature. From fording a chest deep river with a -pound pack to scrambling up near vertical talus on a glacial moraine in order to get a closer look at a retreating glacier, my time in Montana was an exciting journey as well as an inner-exploration of myself and a perfect time to reflect on the simple joys life holds.

Much of my academic life has revolved around spending late nights finishing research papers, lab reports, cramming for tests, and organizing presentations. My time in Glacier National Park allowed me to realize just how much more there is to the academic world than these basic fundamentals. Sure, it’s important to learn the principles of how the world works in the classroom but there is no replacement to the understanding of life one can develop outside the classroom.

From roaming the streets of the southernmost city in the world to volunteering for a foreign ngo or from starting a ski tuning business to avoiding grizzlies in the backcountry of a National Park, I have discovered that engaging in the world beyond school is an incredibly important mode of exploring and understanding the global communities to which we all belong. Don’t be afraid to take risks and do something out of the ordinary. Get out and experience the world—you never know what may have disappeared if you wait too long to do so.

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mary penniman ’11 senior from leominster, massachusetts 5 student body president, husky green council, field hockey, lacrosse, tour guide, dorm proctor 5 college destination: bryant university what have you learned from being the school president? It is the best job I’ve ever had. I can experience firsthand what the faculty and students have to say about what’s going on in the community and have the ability to work with the student council to make some changes. I love taking feedback and acting upon it. The most important thing I’ve learned as president is what my parents have spent the last 17 years trying to teach me: recognizing the importance of what you do when nobody is looking versus when everybody is watching you. what have been some of the highlights of your experience here? Beating Tilton in field hockey at the Powder Keg in the fall of 2009 comes to mind first! Behind that memory, though, is a team I will never forget and a coach I will have forever. I was feeling out of the loop coming as a new junior, seeing that everybody already knew each other.

After the first practice during preseason, I already felt like I was part of something and by the first day of classes I already had plenty of friends. how will you remember nhs after you graduate? I will remember it by the relationships I’ve built with friends and teachers that will last a lifetime. I’ve become a better athlete, scholar, and person because of this school. New Hampton has given me the opportunity to make relationships with people I will never forget. F

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Lou’s Corner overnight. We did recover Gino and Lenny the following day, only slightly worse for wear.

Gino was convinced their rescuer was Paul Bunyan because their savior was a large, bearded outdoors type—a game warden, I believe. In any case, we returned tired and happy from what was an unforgettable all-day affair. Foliage Day was a major production.

Recalling Foliage Day got me thinking about other events. Walk with me down memory lane. Remember sick call? If you were too sick to attend class, you got up at 7 am and presented yourself at the infirmary for sick call. Did that make any sense?

Virginia McMaster, the nurse, performed triage and decided who was to see Dr. Walsh. More often than not, you were given the standard treatment for all ailments—an Hello friends, Remembering!

It was a clear cool fall day. I was walking down to Berry Hall when someone said to me, “Nice day for Foliage Day isn’t it?”

I didn’t know. It was Foliage Day; it hardly made a ripple on campus. I remember school meeting in Madan Auditorium. The faculty advisor to the Outing Club led the meeting.

Depending on when you were a student, it might have been Ed Madan, Dan Paradis, or Hugh Thompson—or maybe Emile Poisson.

We were told we were to observe the foliage somewhere in the White Mountains. We were given necessary safety instructions, loaded into buses and off we went.

If you wanted to eat lunch you needed to reach the summit. Food for lunch was taken up to the top in backpacks by members of the Outing Club. On one occasion, we rented a helicopter to get the supplies to the summit. On another occasion, I succeeded in losing my son, Gino ’76, and another student Lenny Feinstein. (Does anyone know where Lenny is these days? He is currently on the lost alumni list.) They were on the mountain

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two hours late. T. Holmes Moore and I entertained the crowd by leading them in Christmas carols. Bud was pretty good— me, well I sometimes get paid not to sing.

Thom Cardwell can help me recall some of the other performances.

Remember required attendance at religious services? A bus went to temple in Laconia on Friday nights. Dave Rice and Pat Gnerre drove vans to mass on Sunday morning. I took attendance at the Community Church, and wondered why after checking off so many names, so few were actually at the service. I eventually caught on that they came in the front and went out the back.

How about project period with my group and I preparing beef burgundy for the students left on campus, and a few who will

Remember sick call? If you were too sick to attend class, you presented yourself at the infirmary. More often than not, you were given the standard treatment: an envelope containing gargle pills. envelope containing gargle pills. In the absence of any serious bleeding, you were sent back to class with a pass.

Remember the concert and lecture series? We fancied ourselves the cultural center of New Hampshire and produced some major performances. The Connecticut Opera Company did the Threepenny Opera.

Speakers included T. Holmes (Bud) Moore ’38, Whit Lesure, and legendary Boston Celtic Bill Russell, who threatened my life when I introduced him as Wilt Chamberlain. The Boston Ballet did the Nutcracker. The bus carrying the Boston Ballet troupe ran off the icy road and arrived

remain anonymous getting into the burgundy? Remember the weather station on the top of Meservey—the equipment donated by Bill Hovey? How about the radio station under the direction of Dan Paradis, where we announced the faulty weather forecast predictions made by the Meservey weather station’s student personnel?

I could go on but space is limited. What do you remember? Let me hear from you.

See you at Reunion, Lou Gnerre Alumni Ambassador

Memories The Big Wind of ’38: A Lesson Learned

by John M. Meloney ’41 raving wind and rain, a group of students stood across the street from the small post office in New Hampton, New Hampshire. A gigantic maple tree in front of the post office was swaying violently with each gust. Bets were being made on whether the tree would survive the next blast.

I was a sophomore and it was September 21, 1938. Foul weather had been brewing most of the afternoon. As dusk fell it became clear that we were having a real big storm. Classes were over for the day, and we had enjoyed dinner in the common dining room. We would normally be doing our homework, but on that night it was put off until the 10 pm curfew, when we all had to be in our rooms.

The high wind and rain were invigorating.

Students and faculty were outside enjoying the excitement of nature, which was almost out of control. None of us knew at the time that we were living through the infamous hurricane of 1938. The hurricane went down in history as one of the worst storms since weather records were kept. We had no idea that it was wreaking havoc throughout all of New England and doing millions of dollars in damage. To us, it was a welcome break from studies.

One of my classmates suggested that we walk down the dirt road along the Pemigewasset River, which flowed past the village. Without flashlights, we could see the road, but looking toward the sky we could see that it was slightly lighter directly above the road. Trees were crashing all around us and we hoped one would not fall across our path.

After a few minutes, we decided to return because it finally dawned on us that we were in real danger.

I was relieved by this decision, and was anxious to return to the haven of the school. Nobody back at the campus knew where we were.

The sound of trees smashing into each other was constant. The high-pitched wind screeched

Aftermath of the storm: hurricane damage in Hebron, New Hampshire, about fifteen miles from New Hampton. Photo courtesy of Camp Pasquaney, Hebron, NH.

so we had to shout even though we were only a few feet apart.

When we returned to the campus, the big maple was still standing but the campus lawn was covered with broken branches. As 10 o’clock approached we returned to our rooms, totally ignorant of the fact that we had just experienced one of the worst hurricanes in North American history.

The next morning, a five-minute walk disclosed damage all along the main street. One cottage had 11 poplar trees laying in a tangled mess on top of it. As news filtered in during the day, we were appalled to learn that we were just on the edge of the storm.

Little did we know that in a matter of hours, 688 people had been killed, 4,500 were injured,

and more than 75,000 buildings were damaged.

The states of New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island suffered their worst natural disaster in recorded history. The tidal wave that hit Long Island and Rhode Island was so severe that earthquake instruments 3,000 miles away recorded it.

The hurricane originated in the far eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean. It was located 350 miles north of Puerto Rico on September 16. Then it headed in the general direction of the Bahamas and Florida. However, by September 20, the United States Weather Bureau received reports that it had turned north, traveling roughly parallel to the U.S. coastline. This was a common occurrence for Atlantic hurricanes. continued on page 44

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Memories continued from page 43 Thinking the storm would follow the normal northeast path and recurve out to sea, the Weather Service no longer considered it a threat and issued no warnings. However, instead of going out to sea, the storm suddenly headed straight north. It hit central Long Island and then crossed the Connecticut coast near New Haven at 3:30 pm. From there it continued northeast through Connecticut and Massachusetts. In New Hampshire, we were only on the northern fringe.

Our Headmaster Frederick Smith owned several acres of timberland a few miles from the school. His forest had been flattened, as were most of the pine forests for which the state was famous. The official state tree had long been the white pine.

Acres and acres of downed timber were a bonanza for the white pine weevil, which spread rapidly throughout the state and quickly destroyed the logs. Masses of downed pine trees, drying every day, became a major forest fire threat.

In an effort to salvage millions of board feet of lumber, before insects or fire destroyed them, massive harvesting was immediately undertaken. Our teacher offered to pay us boys if we would use our free time from studies to trim branches from the hundreds of downed trees on his land. Each day after classes he drove us out to his land. I sent away for a Hudson Bay axe, a special lightweight axe used by outdoorsmen in the north because it is easy to carry on a backpack. Every day for about six weeks I chopped off pine branches.

One time I recall climbing through fallen trees until I was ten feet above the ground. Then I commenced copping until after an hour or so I had cut away branches and I was down to terra firma. The formidable pile of branches made me feel like an ant in a pile of jackstraws. I learned to swing an axe with extreme accuracy.

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Another view of hurricane damage in nearby Hebron. Photo courtesy of Camp Pasquaney, Hebron, NH.

the water, the timber was safe from insects and pests and could remain there safely for months, or even years, until they could be transported to saw mills for cutting into lumber.

In a short time, all of the ponds in New Hampshire were filled with floating logs. Even the rivers were used for storing timber. As winter approached and the ponds froze over, the loggers waited for the ice to become thick enough to support a truckload of logs. Then they dumped them onto the ice. When spring arrived, the logs settled into the water as the ice melted.

I learned a lot that year in school. I don’t recall which pieces of information have stayed with me from classroom lectures, but one thing I did learn is that a person can benefit from just about anything if he looks for the good in it.

That storm taught me so much about forest management. Years later, I supervised the planting of 30,000 evergreen trees on my own 60 acres in New York state. I was completely at home in my work, thanks to an ill wind that blew some good my way. r About the Author: John M. Meloney is a former journalist who lives in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Do you have a New Hampton School Memory for publication in the next Hamptonia? E-mail alumni@newhampton.org or send your story to Editor, Hamptonia, New Hampton School, 70 Main Street, New Hampton, NH 03256.

Trustee Profiles officers Peter W. Galletly ’73, P’09, Chairman, Mahwah, New Jersey Steven G. Delaney ’65, Vice Chairman, Harrison, New York Samantha M. Jewett, Esq. ’77, Secretary, Gilford, New Hampshire members Roger Ballou P’11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Victoria A. Blodgett ’80, New Haven, Connecticut

frederick m. peyser iii, ’68

A 1968 New Hampton School graduate, Frederick M. Peyser III joined the Board of Trustees in January 2011. Rick, who was the Convocation speaker in September 2009, has enjoyed a storied career with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters as it has grown from its small beginnings into a coffee giant with a social conscience.

A two-year student at nhs who was awarded the Meservey Medal, Rick graduated from Denison University in 1972. He relocated to Vermont where he worked for Garden Way in retail sales for nine years before joining Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (gmcr) as a mail order marketing director. Rick was named public relations director in 1995 and was instrumental in coordinating the addition of organic coffee to gmcr’s inventory. He was also a facilitator as the firm adopted Fair Trade certification, a challenging and time-consuming process, for many of its coffees.

More recently as director of social advocacy and coffee community outreach, Rick works alongside international organizations and local communities to improve conditions for struggling coffee farmers.

During his tenure with gmcr, Rick has traveled extensively throughout Latin America, Europe, China and Africa. Rick has

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served as president of Coffee Kids Board and of the Specialty Coffee Association of America, and is a board member of Fair Trade Labeling Organizations International.

Rick and his wife, Jan, a clinical psychologist, reside in Underhill, Vermont. They have a son and daughter.

Charles E. Hutchinson GP’12 joined the Board in the fall of 2010 and brought extensive experience in academia and the business world. “Hutch” earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and his MS and PhD in the same discipline from Stanford.

After spending 19 years in the electrical and computer engineering department at the University of Massachusetts, “Hutch” arrived at Dartmouth College in 1984 where he was instrumental in the expansion of the Thayer School of Engineering. In two stints as the Dean at Thayer (1984–94 and 1997–98), he oversaw major facilities renovations and the addition of a Master of Engineering Program.

Hutch continues to teach at Thayer and has founded three companies that utilize emerging technologies: GlycoFi Inc., SustainX, and pcd Partners. Hutch lives in Canaan, New Hampshire, with his wife Elva.

— Will McCulloch

Alford J. Dempsey, Jr. ’65, Atlanta, Georgia James L. Elcock P’12, Westwood, Massachusetts Sarah R. Goos P’13, Concord, Massachusetts William F. Guardenier ’62, Mount Kisco, New York Ruth Haivanis P’04, West Newton, Massachusetts Paul Hamel P’07, ’08, Walpole, Massachusetts Herman A. Hassinger P’77, ’78, Trustee Emeritus, Block Island, Rhode Island Charles E. Hutchinson GP’12, Canaan, New Hampshire Dean P. Jacobson ’68, Delray Beach, Florida Robert D. Kennedy ’50, Chairman Emeritus, New Canaan, Connecticut Earl R. Lewis ’62, Sudbury, Massachusetts Robinson C. Moore ’73, Groton, Massachusetts T. Holmes Moore ’38, Headmaster Emeritus, New Hampton, New Hampshire Frederick M. Peyser III ’68 Underhill, Vermont Jason M. Pilalas ’58, North Palm Beach, Florida Eugene E. Rainville ’57, Blu=ton, South Carolina Hugh B. Richardson ’57, Bristol, Rhode Island Karen M. Saunders P’08, Gilford, New Hampshire

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Class Notes The Class Notes below reflect information received through January, 2011. Please send news and/or photos of yourself or other alumni to include in these pages to Hamptonia Class Notes, Alumni Office, New Hampton School, 70 Main Street, New Hampton, NH 03256 or e-mail alumni@ newhampton.org. Thank you.

45 William Kerchof is still residing in Pinehurst, North Carolina and is active in golf and tennis. He is hoping to someday visit the New Hampton Biblical and Literary Institution to recall old times and is proud to see the great progress the school has made and is attaining.

47 Correction to last issue of the Hamptonia from Richard Coombs.

His wife Janet is the niece, not the daughter, of Maurice Smith, son of former Headmaster Frederick Smith, Class of 1910. Thank you, Dick, for making the correction and our apologies for the confusion.

49 Theodore “Ted” Jones and his partner Malla Pizzuto have embarked on their second winter cruise aboard their Freedom 33' cat ketch, Ocean Gypsy. Last year they crossed Florida on Lake Okeechobee as far as Bradenton Beach, before heading back up north. Last summer they

Theodore “Ted” Jones ’49 (seated), Bill Jones ’76 (standing), and family.

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cruised the southern New England coast and were based out of Essex, Connecticut, where Ted's grandson Banning (age 10), son of Bill Jones ’76, was attending Pettipaug Sailing Academy. One fine day in August, most of the Joneses enjoyed a grand sail on the Connecticut River aboard the Ocean Gypsy. Missing were Doug Jones ’77, who lives in Colorado, and BJ’s two children, Allison and Cameron. BJ and his wife Emily were there, as was Dorcas, mother of the Jones boys, Bill and his wife Elizabeth, and Banning's other grandparents, Carol and Jack MacElwee. During the winter of 2010, Ted and Malla are on their way to Florida and hope to be able to make it to the Bahamas. Then, who knows? Ted says: “Maybe the Great Lakes, Canada's Georgian Bay and the North Channel. But there’s a lot of water which must pass under the keel before we get to that.”

50 Peter Gall writes: “I spent a wonderful weekend at New Hampton in November when my brother, Bill ’49 (Bill passed away in 2003), was inducted into the New Hampton Athletic Hall of Fame. The event could not have been better organized and enjoyable for my brother’s family and me. It brought back fond memories of my time at New Hampton. Thanks.”

52 Alan Levenson was recognized by the Maine Bar Association at its summer convention in Rockland, Maine, with a Lifetime Membership commemorating his 50 years practicing Labor and Employment law in Portland. Alan lives in Tucson, Arizona, part of the year and Sebago Lake, Maine, the rest of the time.

William MacKinnon writes: “My wife and I, the same girl I took to the Winter Carnival years ago, swung by to see the school. Amazing changes.

I did not know where I was at times.

My old dorm, Randall Hall, has had a face lift. There was definitely a tug at my heart.”

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Doug McIninch ’63 (left), Jerry Brecher ’63 and Jim Noonan ’63 attended the Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony to reconnect with Norwich University Hockey Coach Michael McShane who was inducted as coach of the 1973–74 Husky Men’s Varsity Ice Hockey Team.

55 Richard Thall writes that he was a bell ringer his first year at nhs. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology after five years in the Navy. He then went to work for Grumman Engineering, which became Grumman Aerospace. He sends his best to Bud Moore ’38!

He suggested a piece in a future issue about the changes that have transpired to bring his generation more up-to-date on the happenings at nhs.

58 Bertram Budd is still working in the optical business, although cutting down to about three days a week.

He has two married daughters and five grandchildren. Bertram enjoys traveling and recently took trips to Israel, Montreal, and New York City.

60 William “Bill” Descary contacted the Alumni Office following his return to campus for his 50th anniversary at Reunion 2010. He reported that his younger son, Andrew, had made it through Naval Office Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, and was commissioned on August 20, 2010, and then reported to Civil Engineering Corps School in

Ventura, California. After his training, he was assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station in Cherry Point, North Carolina, where he will be Resident Officer in Charge of Construction. Bill and his family also celebrated his mother's 104th birthday on July 7, 2010! Bill stopped by campus again in October 2010, with friends during a foliage trip.

61 Karl Smith has graciously agreed to serve as Reunion Chair for his upcoming 50th Reunion at New Hampton School! His first correspondence with his classmates was a creative and nostalgic trip down memory lane. Stay tuned for many more! In the meantime, he adds that his article entitled “My ’35 Woodie” recently appeared in zyzzyva as part of “The Last Word: West Coast Writers and Artists.”

The link is www.zyzzyva.org/ smith.pdf.

70 C. Bill Kaman II writes: “saw Pete Heald ’71 recently. It was good to see him again after all these years.

Of course, he cut off the end of my nose but I don't need the bandaids anymore. We will be returning to Florida soon where we spend the winters and I play open mics for tips and compliments/complaints.”

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alumni spotlight School Spirit: Homecoming Games are the Pinnacle of Football

by Chris Collins ’86

I’ve seen a lot of football games in my sportscasting career, including a few Super Bowls.

The one that sticks out most was Super Bowl xxxvi in February of 2002, when the Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams (then known as “the Greatest Show on Turf”). The Pats entered the game as one of the biggest underdogs in history. Many people thought they were lucky to be there, with guys like Otis Smith and David Patten playing key roles.

I remember that incredible night like it was yesterday. I was so sure they were going to win, I actually picked the exact score: 20-17 (if only I’d been smart enough to bet my mortgage). So the fact that the Patriots won the game, to me, was not a shock. There’s some-

thing about a hungry football team that makes wonderful things happen.

The same could be said for that first Sunday in February of 2007, after watching the perfect season get destroyed by a Big Blue wrecking ball out of the Meadowlands. I didn’t see it coming. Nobody did. But in reality, it was a repeat of what the Patriots did a halfdozen years earlier in New Orleans. The 2007 Giants, just like the 2001 Patriots, were the hungrier team.

I’ve been fortunate to see so many outstanding games simply because the Patriots have been so good for so long. But when it comes to my all-time favorite football entertainment, the Patriots play second fiddle to high school teams. The purity of high school football, the raw emotion untainted by the millions of dollars, makes me yearn for the days when I played. There’s nothing that compares to performing for your teammates, your family, your school and your community. It’s the sort of pride you can get fired up about.

On November 13, I took a two-hour drive due north for alumni weekend at my alma mater, New Hampton School, a tiny prep school tucked in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It was homecoming, which meant that a school from down the road, Tilton School, was going to be on campus. And there was the Powder Keg—a barrel-shaped trophy up for grabs.

New Hampton vs. Tilton is the third oldest prep school football rivalry in the country, dating back to 1895 when the two schools played their first game against each other. If you went

to New Hampton or Tilton, the game evokes tremendous emotion and pride.

This year, I was invited back to deliver the pregame speech—an honor because two decades ago I wore the green-and-white jersey, ready to defend my school’s good name. The coach, a former classmate of mine, shot me a text on the ride up that read, “It’s a great day to be a Husky.” Looking into the players’ eyes five minutes before kickoff, I fully understood that it meant as much to them as it had to me. I was nervous—more so than I was when watching the Patriots take the field in New Orleans. And I was pumped.

I left the guys with the mantra “If it is to be, it’s up to me,” urging each of them to take the onus on themselves to make the next play.

My boys made an entire community proud.

They beat Tilton 47-26. It was a great day to be a Husky.

The thousands of people who attend Massachusetts high school football games on autumn days know what I’m talking about.

There’s a little bounce in our steps, usually with a hot coffee in our hands, ready to experience nirvana in Americana.

Chris Collins is a 1986 graduate of New Hampton School who has worked for Comcast Sports New England as a sportscaster and currently works for New England Cable News.

This story originally appeared in the Improper Bostonian: www.improper.com. Photo courtesy of necn.

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Loraine Greenwood Hobausz ’83 vacationing in Sarasota, Florida.

Doug Friedman ’74 with his wife Andrea and sons Jake and Jared cutting down a Christmas tree at a friend’s farm in Blairstown, New Jersey.

Pamela Lewis-Rudden ’80 taking a stroll with husband Stephen Rudden on their wedding day (October 27, 2010). Photo by Mary Lou App ’81.

74 Doug Friedman hopes all is well at New Hampton! His son Jake is now 10 and Jared is 8. Their company, The Dawson Group, has expanded into producing events at the indy car Series starting with the filming of an episode of “Keeping up with the Kardashians” at the indy 500 in 2010 and soon to be producing a new reality show for indy car in 2011 called “indy rocks.” Footage of some of his events can be viewed at www.dougfriedman.com.

Peter McInerney is married to his wonderful wife Teresa and has three girls and nine grandchildren.

He owns and operates a small tree service company. He has many fond memories of his postgraduate year at New Hampton School.

78 William Lemmond III completed his bachelor's degree in economics.

His GPA was 3.741, graduating magna cum laude with University Honors (a separate program involving another 18 credits in a wide variety of subjects). He is also a member of Beta Gamma Sigma.

William writes: “At this time, my only job is as an unpaid intern, but it is in my field, and it’s work I enjoy. I’ve been researching for the Virginia Center for Urban

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Development, a tiny part of the Center for Public Policy of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government at Virginia Commonwealth University.”

Lemmond received awards for his cartooning for the University’s student newspaper, The Commonwealth Times. To see his cartoons, go to www.commonwealthtimes.org and search “Lemmond.”

79 Greg Clancy is a leadership gifts officer at Cardigan Mountain School, a huge shift from a successful career in real estate development, which ended with his company being sold and Greg wanting to try something different. He was involved in several interview processes at the college and independent school level and was excited to have the opportunity to join the cms staff. Greg describes himself as the typical New Hampton School poster child. He was not successful at his high school in Natick, Massachusetts, so his father offered him the opportunity to attend nhs.

Greg has two brothers (Steve ’77 and Christopher ’75) who did the same. He excelled at nhs and credits the school with setting him on the right path for success in college

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and his career. He looks forward to returning to visit campus sometime soon. He telecommutes and is only in New Hampshire two days a week and maintains his residence in Boston.

80 Pamela Lewis-Rudden writes: “I am no longer Pamela Lewis, I am Pamela Lewis-Rudden. I was married on October 27, 2010, in New York City, surrounded by a small gathering of family and friends at City Hall. And to make the occasion that much more special, my friend and fellow nhs alumnae, Mary Lou App ’81, was there to record the full day of activities with her always faithful camera! It was the first time I’d seen Mary Lou since I departed the green hills of New Hampton back in 1980! My husband, Stephen, and I live in the UK (Hertfordshire), where we’re spending our time updating our 19th-century cottage and also where I plan on learning the fine art of ‘gardening’! It’s been great Facebooking with old friends (Jen Schongalla ’80, Phebe Gulick ’80, Victoria Blodgett ’80, et al.) and am hoping everyone will come over to visit in the very near future!”

81 Robert Bianchi retired in May 2010 from the fire service in Nashua, New Hampshire, after enjoying 25

years in the fire service. He retired as a lieutenant on Engine 3 out of the Spit Brook Road Station. Robert is now in charge of maintenance at the Masonic Building in Nashua.

He has had a very active “career” in Freemasonry, serving the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire as a district deputy grand master and is currently the secretary to the grand master. He also is currently the commander-in-chief of NH Consistory of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Robert and his wife Karen celebrated their 20th anniversary in September of 2010. They have a 12-year-old son, Jonathan.

Robert looks forward to his 30th Reunion in June 2011.

82 Aaron Hoopes has published his seventh book, Zen Anti-Diet: Mindful Eating for Health, Vitality and Weight Loss. He teaches Zen Yoga with his wife, Elfeya, at Ledge End Retreat Center in Vermont (www.artofzenyoga.com).

83 Loraine Greenwood Hobausz took a new position as the school career coordinator at Bedford High School in Bedford, New Hampshire. In this role, she coordinates and monitors student internships, real-world learning requirements, college visits, career exploration programs, and scholarships for all students.

85 Stephen Sewall stopped by the New Hampton School campus on August 13, 2010 to say “hello.” He was in town for a friend’s wedding at Church Landing in Meredith.

Steve was able to catch up with Norma Jean “Jinga” Moore, who happened to be in Berry Hall during his visit. Steve is very fond of his time at nhs, and loved his experience with the hockey program.

Janet Goodfriend writes: “Who remembers the nhs Jabberwocky?

To think, it may have been what

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Lorna ’87 and Scott ’85 Mendelson’s newborn daughter Delanie with sister Ainsley and brother Eric.

Alitia Cross ’88 married Jerry Pleasant on October 17, 2010.

Janet Goodfriend ’85

launched my writing career. Visit www.janetgoodfriend.com to learn about my debut novel, For the Love of Art.” Eric, 11, and Ainsley, 9, welcomed their baby sister Delanie on September 28, 2010. Parents Lorna Cobham Mendelson ’87 and Scott Mendelson ’85 are doing well! Lorna is the director of asset securitization for Royal Bank of Canada while Scott is president of Joan Hansen & Company, a licensing consulting firm that specializes in mergers and acquisitions of small to mid-size fashion companies.

Virginia. Their ceremony was held outside on a perfect autumn day, with rolling hills and colorful foliage as the backdrop. Alitia and her husband are residing in Northern Virginia.

Amy-Louise Murawski checked in with the Alumni Office to report she now works for abs Partners Real Estate, llc, a New York based real estate investment, brokerage, management and consulting firm specializing in the acquisition, repositioning and development of commercial and residential properties. She sent her best to the office and to Lou Gnerre.

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Alitia Cross married Jerry Pleasant on October 17, 2010, in Haymarket,

Ashley O’Hara Curtin keeps nhs posted about her family and sends

Chris Collins ’86 (left) and New Hampton School faculty and Men’s Lacrosse coach Bartolo Governanti ’87 at the 2010 Powder Keg, hosted by New Hampton School.

Kirstan Ryan ’93

news and photos of their first day of school each year. Rowan is in the third grade, Conor is in the first grade, and daughter Maeve will be in elementary school in another four years but continues to rule the playground at daycare at present!

will strive to make the marketing leadership team proud. In addition to the exciting work news, I have been in Austin, Texas, for 10 years and am a proud Austinite, taking advantage of all the great things the city has to offer. I hope the entire Class of 1993 is doing well.”

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Kirstan Ryan writes: “I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know I was selected as one of 14 employees at Dell to participate in the Global Talent Acceleration Program (gtap) for marketing. The program is a three-year rotational program with challenging strategic marketing and mentoring opportunities. My first rotation is to lead messaging and communications programs for our Large Enterprise sales teams. I am excited about the gtap program and

Matthew Cheney joined the nhs faculty in the fall of 2010. He teaches The Theory of Knowledge as part of the school’s International Baccalaureate program.

Robert “Terry” Pollock III and Kimberly Guimond happily announce the arrival of Robert Walker Pollock IV born on July 9, 2010. Baby Robert weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz. Grandparents Robert and Chris Pollock, P ’94, ’97 hosted a party for their new grandson and

Children of Ashley O’Hara Curtin ’90 (left to right) Conor, Maeve and Rowan on their first day of school in September of 2010.

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Dr. Crina Boeras ’01 (left) with her sister.

Terry Pollock III ’94 and Kimberly Guimond’s son Robert Walker Pollock IV was born on July 9, 2010.

family, which included uncle John ’97 and his wife Jan.

95 Mark Beban and Jenny Walter announce the arrival of their second child, Charli Jane, who arrived August 28, 2010, weighing 8 lbs., 11 oz. and 21½ inches long. All is well with the Beban household!

Grandparents Gary and Kathy Beban are former trustees of New Hampton School. Congratulations!

Dennis “Dennie” Foss, Jr. is one of the partners in a new business called Earthborn Renewables designed to help individuals and businesses access the most sustainable and renewable energy systems to meet their individual needs.

96 Brian Kunkel recently contacted the Alumni Office to update his address. He is doing well. After New Hampton School, he attended the University of Denver and graduated with a bsba in business and majored in real estate and constuction management. He stayed in Denver, working in commercial real estate brokerage until he returned to the New Hampshire seacoast in 2005. Brian is engaged and has a son named Brody. He works for Planet Fitness in their corporate office as their national director of real estate. He hopes to return to campus for Reunion 2011.

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Craig Hoffman ’01 with fiancée Valerie Yacko.

Charles Clinton Pierce III, son of Lindsay Jordan Pierce ’96.

Lindsay Jordan Pierce and her husband Chad joyfully announced the birth of their son, Charles Clinton Pierce III. Charlie was born July 21, 2010. He weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. and measured 20½ inches long. Lindsay writes, “We are enjoying every moment with Charlie and look forward to introducing him to my New Hampton family at Reunion next year! Love, Lindsay and Charles “Chad” Pierce.”

98 Alex Cartagena is currently living in London with his wife Anna on a work assignment for the next two to three years. Alex writes: “Living in London is an exciting adventure as it is, but even better we just welcomed our first child, Sophie Elizabeth Cartagena, on November 18, 2010.

She weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz. and all are healthy. She will definitely be a husky!!! Hope all is well at home, at nhs and with my fellow classmates from the class of 1998.

Thanks, Alex.”

Mandy Cronin is playing women’s pro hockey in Boston, Massachusetts, as a new cwhl team has been created and based in Boston. She is juggling her time between this team and her Toronto based business, M-Power Hockey.

Tamara Milne writes, “Work and married life are wonderful. I climbed Kilimanjaro this past weekend (early fall of 2010), so surprisingly enough I am ready for a new adventure… business school?!?! I will be applying to Stern for the spring semester.”

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99 Ryan Murdough recently participated as a candidate seeking election to the State House of Representatives in New Hampshire.

00 Radu Nan and his girlfriend Emily visited Bob Pollock P’94, ’97 on Christmas Day (2010) on their way back to the airport to catch a flight home to Arizona after a weekend of skiing at Loon Mountain.

on Warner’s skiing career, see the In Brief section.

Jacob Heal writes: “I am so happy to share all my exciting news with the students, teachers and all alumni from the years past at New Hampton School! This past month I recently submitted my bands epk (electronic press kit) to musicgorllia.com and Sony Music to be selected for their Major Label Showcase in New York City. Out of 5,000 bands, only six were chosen and my band was selected! We also are in the midst of working with Nimbit.com on marketing our band who also markets Ellis Paul, a past

01 Dr. Crina Boeras is presently in the middle of her obgyn internship at the University of Massachusetts Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Christopher “Topher” Harlow is now the J3 Head Coach for the Mt. Mansfield Ski Club in Stowe, Vermont. Harlow was able to watch Warner Nickerson ’00 compete in early December of 2010. For more

Alex Cartagena’s (’98) daughter Sophie Elizabeth Cartagena.

Topher Harlow ’01 (left) poses with Warner Nickerson ’00 after watching Nickerson ski on Mt. Mansfield in Stowe, VT.

From left to right: Radu Nan ’00, Andreea Ungureanu Foster ’02 and Radu’s girlfriend Emily.

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Jacob Heal ’01 performs at Kenny's Castaways in Manhattan, NYC.

Vespers performer at nhs. Writers Nina Ossoff and Sandy Fredrickson, who both have worked with American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry, have expressed interest in working with me as well on new material or a possible second album. I truly look forward to seeing old faces at my 10th Reunion in 2011. Please feel free to share my newly designed website with all in the New Hampton community at www.jacobheal.com. I can't express my excitement to see you all in the near future! Yours truly, Jacob” Craig Hoffman is engaged to Valerie Yacko. After graduating from New Hampton School, Craig attended Plymouth State University, majoring in business. He is vice president of inside sales at Scituate Companies in Scituate, Massachusetts. His fiancée Valerie graduated from the University of Connecticut in Storrs with a B.S. in political science. She is a meetings manager with briomed in Livingston, New Jersey.

Rocky Milot was married in August of 2010 and currently resides in Lehigh Acres, Florida.

Leslie Robbins writes that she is now working at the Brookwood School in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, which she loves as it is also her alma mater. She continues to be busy living in Boston and hopes to see her classmates at Reunion 2011!

02 Tarren Bailey is currently working as a wedding photographer and in

sales at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Concord, New Hampshire.

On Friday, August 20, 2010, Collin Bray and team members of his charitable organization “Cheers for a Cause” had a showcase of expressions by local Boston artisans and children. The event was titled, Paint Your Future. The proceeds from this event benefited “The Second Step,” a program dedicated to provided housing and assistance for domestic violence survivors.

Ryan Milot is doing well and lives in Washington, D.C. Will McDonough replied that he would be unable to attend the dinner for nhs Meservey Medal recipients since his wife Nicole was due to deliver their first child in October 2010. Will and Nicole have relocated to New Haven, Connecticut. Stay tuned for more news on the birth of Baby McDonough!

03 Danielle “Dot” Dyer married Jake Avery on August 21, 2010. Bob and Chris Pollock P’94, ’97, and Meaghan Cervini ’04 were present for the big day.

Sabrina Sherburn is living in Concord, New Hampshire and is engaged to Travis Simpson.

Danielle “Dot” Dyer ’03 married Jake Avery on August 21, 2010.

04 Christie Fritz recently contacted the Alumni Office to provide the following news: “Since it’s been almost seven years, I thought I’d give a little update on my life since then! I graduated from Boston College with my B.S. in Biology in 2008 and in February 2010, I received my M.S.

Providence, Rhode Island, and recently moved to Mansfield, Massachusetts.

05 Andrea Louis ’04 married Ben Way on September 18, 2010.

in Biomedical Science from Tufts University School of Medicine.

While at BC, I worked in a neuroscience research lab and was published as a second author on a paper published in Epilepsy and Behavior. While in college, I worked at the Mount Auburn Hospital ER in Cambridge, and spent summers on the lake in New Hampshire. I am currently applying to medical schools and during that long process I am working as a firefighter/emt-I on the Center Harbor, New Hampshire Fire Department as well as at Best Care Ambulance Service.”

Ashley Ladd is presently working at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

Andrea Louis and Ben Way were married on September 18, 2010.

Christina Pollock P’94, ‘97 was the Justice of Peace. Meaghan Cervini and Kat Young were bridesmaids and Ashley Ladd was also present.

Jonathan Hechtkopf connected with David Perfield of the Alumni and Development Office in early September 2010: “Things are really busy and we are hosting a world tour event in Puerto Rico in late October/early November, so I’ll be prepping for that. Just got back from Indonesia on a 10-day boat trip with the company! Was a trip of a lifetime. I’m also heading to Miami this week for Chryssis’ (Alexander Chryssis) bachelor party, and to Boston for his wedding… crazy!!! Talk soon.”

Bridgette Polite is currently living in Reston, Virginia, and is engaged to Peter Romm.

Neil Thomson stopped by New Hampton School to pay a visit.

Thomson got his mba from Johnson and Wales in May of 2010.

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Samuel Franklin writes: “After graduating nhs, I moved down to Boston to work. I was a costumed sign-holder, assistant manager of a Newbury Street retail store, and a cook in a vegetarian pizza cafe and folk venue (Club Passim/Veggie Planet). I spent that time playing music in basements and eventually went to UMass Boston for a few semesters studying Philosophy and Chinese. During my last semester at UMass Boston, I decided that I was no longer interested in living in Boston, or studying anything. Two months later, I got on my bicycle and rode it from Boston to Chicago.

After arriving in Chicago, I met another traveller who had many mutual friends from Boston. We left Chicago by freight train and travelled to Minneapolis, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon. In Oregon, I supported myself as a street musician and spent much of my time with classmate Stella Bonnie. After a month or so, I decided to ride my bicycle down the coast of Oregon.

Long story short, I ended up back in New England for the holidays in 2009, and I moved to Portland, Maine to play music with David Gagne, Jr. ’04 and Andrew Burke ’04.” Over the past year, Sam has gone from Northern California and back to Boston. He is now preparing to travel to Brazil where he will be studying music at Conservatorio Souza Lima for the next two years. “That’s the short and skinny. Love, peace, and happy holidays!”

Daniel McElroy contacted the Alumni Office, informing them that he is starting up his own marketing company, and his wife is a graphic designer for an architectural firm.

Sarah “Marisol” Vincent visited campus on October 8, which happened to be a spectacular fall day and the School’s 2010 Foliage Day. Marisol took several photographs of campus at peak foliage during her visit and campus tour. She graduated in May 2010 from Columbia College in Chicago with a B.A. in

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James Galante ’07 Amanda Desrochers ’07 and Lucas Firmino were married on December 18, 2010.

David Perfield (Development Office) visited Merrimack College on November 6, 2010 to watch his former football players (left to right) Curt Shappy ’07, Anthony Smalls ’08, Kevin Lynch ’07, and Greg Abelli ’07 play. Southern Connecticut beat Merrimack College 49-32. Kevin Lynch threw for 443 yards and six touchdowns for scsu. Anthony Smalls scored one touchdown for Merrimack.

Photography. She is engaged to Eric Pickersgill who just completed his undergraduate degree in Fine Art Photography. They are currently relocating to New Hampshire and are planning on a 2012 wedding in the Granite State. Marisol was impressed by the positive changes at New Hampton School during her recent visit. She was unable to be here for her 5th Reunion because she was attending Eric’s gallery

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opening in North Carolina. Both Eric and Marisol are considering the option of graduate school in the near future.

Joseph Piper is in law school at the University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center). He is interested in connecting with nhs alumni who are in the field of sports law or sports in general. His e-mail address is joseph.piper@ law.unh.edu.

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Steele Hill Resort in Sanbornton, New Hampshire. Amanda is currently in her senior year of nursing school at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Lucas is in his senior year as a marketing management major at Daniel Webster College in Nashua, NH. Matthew Dodge was named second team All-Conference for the Liberty League as a kicker for St. Lawrence University’s football team, which earned an ncaa Div III playoff berth. He held the league’s highest field goal percentage as well as the league’s longest field goal (47 yards). Matt is also a member of the St. Lawrence alpine ski team, which participates in the country’s

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Aaron Lawton ’09 (left) and Matt Dodge ’07, St. Lawrence University football teammates, celebrate a victory at home against Hobart in the fall of 2010.

most competitive collegiate alpine ski racing circuit.

James Galante usmc lcpl, son of Robin and Mark Galante of Framingham, Massachusetts, is currently serving in Helmand Province Afghanistan. When not deployed, James is stationed in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

08 Nicoya Borella writes: “Just finishing my fourth semester at Northeastern and heading into my second co-op cycle (first cycle I worked with the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights and with Oxfam America). This January through June, I'll be working with the Boston Redevelopment

Casey Simkunas Griffin ’09 was married on October 10, 2010.

Former faculty member Will Levy of Two Wheel Tours, based in Australia.

Authority's research division. I plan to spend the last six months of the year traveling and studying overseas. I recently saw Mike Levine ’07, Ryan Janvrin, and Kyle Raynor.

We're all still so grateful for our years at nhs. Also had wonderful (but short) visits with the Redman and Sirles families. So happy to see Mr. Redman in good health!”

Long Ding was named Special Teams Player of the Year for the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference. In addition, Long was named First Team All-ecfc as a kicker for Norwich University.

Marc Hamel writes: “Hey everyone, I have been really busy lately traveling and performing. I recently returned from San Diego where I was on board the Carnival Splendor.

If some of you have not yet heard about the adventure, we were stuck at sea for four days. This was bad and good all at the same time.

Being a magician gave me the unique opportunity to help keep people entertained! This will be the highlight of my 2010 year seeing how people really banded together

Nicoya Borella ’08 (front and center) and co-workers from Oxfam America with John Butler of John Butler Trio and Chad Urmston of Dispatch/State Radio.

Kendall Clark (right), former faculty, with Head of School Andrew Menke, returned to campus for Mark Tilton’s recent induction into New Hampton School’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Clark is an electrical engineer in Stoughton, Massachusetts for The Shaw Group, Inc., focusing specifically on nuclear power plants in the United States.

in the worst times was amazing! In 2011, I hope to be able to perform locally so I can see more of the people I grew up with. I am currently performing weekly at Mill Falls (Meredith, New Hampshire) and still do corporate events! I hope to see some of you at my shows! If you can not make it to see me live, I am always updating my website with videos and photos (TheArtofIllusions.com). I wish everyone the best!”

09 Alex Dodge is a biochemistry major at St. Lawrence University and earned his scuba certification in the St. Lawrence River in November 2010. He is looking forward to diving in Lake Winnipesaukee this summer. Alex also welcomed new students at slu this fall, working as a freshmen orientation leader.

Cassandra “Casey” Simkunas Griffin was married on October 10, 2010. She is living in Shallote, North Carolina and working as a barn manager at Boots ’N Saddles Stables.

10 Marc Perroni reached out to David Perfield in the Alumni and Development Office shortly after his first semester of classes started

at St. Lawrence University in September of 2010. He wrote “I just finished up my first full week of classes today and so far slu has been everything I imagined and so much more. The lacrosse team is a great group of guys and I’m so excited to spend the next four years with them. The campus is gorgeous and it was about 90 degrees all week. Classes have been going well and everyone on campus is friendly (reminds me a lot of nhs).” Marc’s rapping ability is on display all over the Web. Q

former faculty Will Levy has launched Two Wheel Tours, Inc. based in his homeland of Australia. nhs alumni will remember Will as either hanging out on the basketball courts or biking. This new company comes from a mountain biking travel company started in 2009, which was extremely well received. The 2011 calendar for this company includes both European and Australian tours.

Trips include cyclists and other noncyclist family members, which is one of the key distinctions of this company. For more information, go to www.twowheeltours.com.au.

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Richard Hutchins of Ogunquit, Maine, died September 28, 2010.

Hospital, and a Commodore of the Essex Yacht Club. In June of 2010, Hank and his daughter Shavaun attended his 70th Reunion at New Hampton School.

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Henry “Hank” Deen Towers peacefully passed away at home in Essex, Connecticut, on October 10, 2010.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Shavaun, and leaves two daughters, Shavaun T. Bennett and Deirdre, and two granddaughters. He was a graduate of Colgate University in 1944, and served with the Navy amphibious forces in the Mediterranean. He retired as vice president for manufacturing of Pratt, Read & Company.

An avid sailor and traveler, he cruised extensively. At home he was an active steward of his property, a founder of the Essex Land Trust, an incorporator of the Middlesex

Howard A. Slocum passed away September 15, 2010. He was the father of Greg (Karen) Slocum of Portland, Maine, and the late Cynthia Slocum; grandfather of Sara, Jeff, Laura and Elizabeth Slocum. He was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army and was a graduate of Tufts University. He was retired from Hallocks in Branford, Connecticut, where he worked as a salesman for many years.

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1944 Ira C. Foss Jr., lifelong resident of Wellesley, Massachusetts, died

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February 3, 2010. Beloved husband of Nancy (Shaw) Foss and devoted father of Ira C. “Skip” Foss III and his wife Susan of Wellesley, Frank W. Foss and his wife Charlene of Natick, Stephen S. Foss and his wife Sarah of Littleton, Massachusetts.

He was the loving grandfather of Jennifer Foss, Sharon Foss, Frank Foss, Jr. and his wife Ann, Jeffrey Foss and his wife Cheryl, Robert Foss and Glen Foss. Ira was brother of David Foss of Portland, Maine, Peter Foss of Scarborough, ME, and the late Jerome Foss and was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ira was a cpa for Coopers & Lybrand in Boston, after which he was self-employed for many years.

He was also a proprietor of Scarborough and Eastern Realty Trusts. He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and was a wwii veteran of the Army Air Force.

Charles Jerome “Jerry” Werber passed away on October 21, 2010.

Originally from Great Neck, Long Island, New York, he graduated from New Hampton School and entered Dartmouth College before enlisting in the Navy during wwii.

Upon his honorable discharge, he followed in his father’s footsteps at Gimbel Brothers, ultimately achieving his dream of owning his own retail store, Rumson Roulette.

Moving to Rumson, New Jersey, in 1964, his friendly and charismatic manner made him a loved and respected member of the community. Jerry’s passion for competition started early in life, beginning with the family’s love of dogs. Entering the akc show ring at an early age, he won the children’s handling class at the Westchester Kennel Club at Madison Square Garden at ages 10 and 11. Jerry’s athletic ability made him a formidable opponent in the fields of bowling, skiing, swimming, and particularly, golf and paddle tennis. His zest for life was eclipsed only by his love and devotion for his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret J. Werber and his children; daughters, Carol Frost and Melinda Petitt, and son, Randall Werber; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and his sister, Peggy Gilman.

1945 Eugene B. Schuessler, of Bradenton, Florida, and formerly of Bernardsville, New Jersey, and Centerville, Massachusetts, died August 25, 2009. Born in Sea Cliff, New York, Mr. Schuessler attended Columbia University and the University of Virginia. He served at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Philadelphia as a corpsman. His career in the pharmaceutical industry spanned over four decades. He was president and publisher of Medical Counterpoint and founder, president, and publisher of Infectious Diseases Inc., both in New York, NY. Mr. Schuessler was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge, NJ, and served on the vestry as junior and senior warden. He was also chairman of the building committee for the new church. He was a member of the New York Athletic Club and Roxiticus Golf Club in Mendham, NJ. Mr. Schuessler will be remembered as a man of great faith, compassion, generosity, and integrity. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Patricia T.; his children, John E. II and his wife, Barbara, Constance S. and her husband, Glenn E. Baikow; and grandchildren Nikolaus, Ryan, Christina, Renee, and Laura.

1947 Donald R. Patnode of Naples, Florida, and Chatham, Massachusetts, a Korean War veteran and an entrepreneur, died September 9, 2010 at his home in Chatham. During the Korean War, Mr. Patnode served in the Army. He received many decorations. He was founder and president of Industrial Filters and Equipment Corp. of Burlington and was a director of Corning Gas Co. in Corning, New York. Mr. Patnode was an active member of the United Methodist churches of Chatham, Naples and Weston. A lifelong golfer, he belonged to the Lexington Golf Club, the Weston Golf Club, Eastward Ho! Golf Club, and the Country Club of Naples. He is survived by his wife, Jean (Crawford); two daughters, Dawn Patnode

In Memoriam Weber and Suzanne Patnode Dean; a son, Mark David; and eight grandchildren.

Richard C. Tenney died February 3, 2010. He graduated from Tufts University and earned an mba at the University of Chicago. Richard had a healthcare consulting firm and was on the Board of the original Hospice of Metro Denver. He and his wife were members of the Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Mr. Tenney was an avid photographer and enjoyed traveling abroad. He is survived by his wife; son, Craig and wife, Nancy; daughter, Kimberly and husband Christopher Levis; daughter, Jennifer; grandsons, Peter and Tim Sebesta; and sister, Jay Tenney.

John A. Veazey died December 2, 2010 at home. He attended Laconia, New Hampshire schools and was a graduate of New Hampton School, Nichols College (class of 1950) and Syracuse University, College of Forestry. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War. For eight years during the late 1960s and early 1970s, he was an aide to Brigadier General Harrison Thyng and traveled extensively in Europe and the Middle East. He was president and owner of the BouliaGorrell Lumber Co. and was honored as Lumberman of the Year by Northeast Retail Lumbermen’s Assoc. in 2001. He served as a member of the New Hampshire State Legislature, Laconia City Council, was interim mayor, selectman, tax assessor, police commissioner, president of Laconia Industrial Development Corp., board of directors of Laconia Chamber of Commerce, president of the Winnipesaukee Ski Club, head of Gunstock Ski Patrol and director at Union Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis (Folts) Veazey; daughters, Jane MacFadzen and her husband, Michael, and Sally McGarry; a son, Allen M. Veazey and his wife, Dr. Michele Palella; seven grandchildren, Stacy Ramirez, Robin Ramirez, David MacFadzen, Shawn MacFadzen, Bethany MacFadzen, Cara Palella and Major Tyler Palella; a sister-in-law, Joan B. Veazey; a niece, Suzanne Veazey, and a

nephew, Charles “Chip” Veazey.

Veazey House is a dormitory at New Hampton School named in honor of John’s father, Allen, who served on the School’s Board of Trustees for several years.

1948 Robert W. Baker, Jr., of Rochester, New York, died February 19, 2010.

Bob is an Air Force veteran and enjoyed a long and successful career as a photographer for Kodak.

He is predeceased by the love of his life, Maerian (Cook) Baker. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia (Brian) Rhoda; son, Wayne (Kay) Baker; grandchildren, Nicole (Timothy) Eller, Zachary (Jill) Rhoda, Eric Rhoda (Kelly Litteer), Alan Baker and Douglas Baker; brothers, cousins, and many nieces and nephews.

1949 Robert L. Underhill of Sarasota, Florida, died October 28, 2010.

Survivors include three daughters, Diane MacLennan of Hillsdale, Michigan, Linda Mosley of Hillsdale, Michigan, and Laurie Dully of Southboro, Massachusetts; two sisters, Jean Eddy of Wenham, MA, and Myrna McIntyre of Navarre; five grandchildren, Kathy Vinson, Anthony Mosley, Amanda Coy, Amy Sekula and Andrew Dully; four great-grandchildren, Addison and Jackson Vinson, Silas Sekula and Brendan Coy; and his companion, Margaret Henley of Las Vegas.

Bob served in the United States Navy in the Korean War. His labor of love was his dedication to the American Red Cross, where he served with the U.S. Army in Desert Storm at the age of 61, as well as many other national disasters. He was also very active with the Siesta Key Kiwanis, through which he traveled to a remote area of the Himalayas to deliver school supplies to children.

1950 Richard Cascio passed away December 26, 2009.

Dr. James G. Paine, dvm, died November 27, 2010, at Epsom Healthcare Center. Born February 15, 1932, in Melrose, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Lorin D. and Nellie S. (Skinner) Paine. Dr. Paine attended New Hampton School, the University of New Hampshire, and Auburn University, where he received his doctorate in veterinary medicine. He served in the U.S. Air Force and the New Hampshire and the Alabama Air National Guard, honorably discharged at the rank of major. He cared for large and small animals throughout his years of practice, and was owner and president of Russell Animal Hospital PA in Concord. Dr. Paine was a member of the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association, the New Hampshire Legislative Academy of Science and Technology, the American Animal Hospital Association and the New England Veterinary Medical Association. He received many awards and honors, including the American Animal Hospital Association’s Outstanding Practitioner award, the Concord spca’s Humanitarian of the Year award and the Granite State Award for Outstanding Alumnus from the University of New Hampshire. He also received the first Meritorious Service award from the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association and the Humanitarian Service Award from the New England Federation of Humane Societies. He served on the board of trustees of Concord Hospital and served as its president. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gertrude E. (Ames) Paine; his sons, James L. Paine and wife, Kathleen, of Concord and Stacy W. Paine of Strafford; and his grandchildren, James J. Paine Michael L. Paine, and Rebecca M. Paine.

1951 Lawrence L. Monnett, III, of Warwick, Rhode Island, died on June 13, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Yvonne M. (Cunha) Monnett and a son of the late Lawrence L. and Ruth (Seeley) Monnett II. Larry served in the United States Army, was a member of the Warwick Bridge Club and a

graduate of Lehigh University. He was the loving father of Lawrence IV, Richard, and Bruce Monnett; grandfather of Nolan A. Monnett; brother of Gregory ’55 and Boyd Monnett; and stepfather of the late Alicia Doran. He was a retired benefit supervisor for Travelers Insurance.

1957 Peter M. Johnson, of Lighthouse Point, Florida, passed away on June 17, 2010. Pete and his brother (Walter) successfully ran Johnson & Towers, a marine specialist company and Detroit Diesel Engine Distributorship based out of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. During his life, he was also part owner of Egg Harbor Yacht Club, Palm Beach Power and other marine businesses. He loved his family, boating, and the water. He is survived by his loving wife Connie, his sons David (Bridget) and Jeff (Maureen), and grandsons Jeffrey, Kyle, Tanner, Connor, and sister Polly.

1960 Thomas S. Doyle, of Ramsey, New Jersey, died on July 8, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Wicker) J. Doyle for 47 years, loving father of Scott and wife Bonnie, Jamie and wife Cindie, and Thomas and wife Dana, and was a grandfather, brother and uncle. Thomas loved sports and enjoyed coaching his children. He was owner/operator of bsj Painting in Ramsey, NJ. He also loved deep sea fishing.

Thomas was predeceased by his brother Bill of Port Washington, Long Island, New York.

Dennis Gerald Merrill of Richmond, Virgina, and Ashland, New Hampshire, passed away July 10, in Ashland. He is survived by his children, Thomas W. and wife Jacquie, and their children Henry and Rosalind, Jesse S., and Susannah M. Merrill-Bernath and husband Jeff. He is also survived by his mother Marion Merrill, two brothers, Ellis and Frank, his former wife Cynthia Merrill, and a host of friends. His father, Francis E. Merrill, and brother, Thomas E.

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Merrill, predeceased him. Dennis graduated from New Hampton School, Antioch College, and the University of Virginia Law School.

He served in the Army between 1965 and 1968 and was discharged at the rank of lieutenant. He worked for many years as an assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and subsequently worked at the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry and the Virginia Retirement System. Dennis also ran Bible studies for handicapped adults at the Grace House in Richmond and elsewhere for many years, and he was always ready with a smile and support for the downhearted and the struggling.

1961 Richard N. Foster died July 11, 2010.

He leaves his wife, Susan W. Foster, and two sons, Michael and Andrew Foster, and their families. Mr. Foster moved to Westborough, Massachusetts, in 1971 and spent two decades serving the town in various appointed and elected positions. He achieved some prominence in 1991 when he won a seat on the board of selectmen. Mr. Foster retired as an engineering geologist at the state Office of Environmental Affairs, but continued to work after his retirement in his field. He was a selectman from 1979 to 1985, and from 1991 to 1994. He also served on the town’s planning board and conservation commission. Mr. Foster, a professional geologist, was also a baseball and history buff, with a love of all things Red Sox and the Civil War. Mr. Foster enjoyed his vacations, traveling around the country visiting Major League baseball parks with his family.

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Gifted linguist and dedicated community service volunteer Jonathan (Jon) D. Harger died September 6, 2010. A quintessential American democrat, who first arrived in Thailand in 1969, Jon developed wide-ranging friendships among both the expatriate and Thai communities, the latter facilitated by his fluency in spoken and written Thai.

Among the community and business organizations through which he channelled his seemingly tireless concern for others were the Mater Dei Parent-Teachers Association, where he was an elected member of the executive committee for 10 years, the Rotary Club of Phra Khanong since 1986, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand since 1987. Upon his arrival in Thailand, Jon started teaching at various universities and working as a freelance journalist and translator. He later became managing editor of the monthly magazines Business Review and later Business in Thailand. Jon is survived by his wife Tuenjai, who works for the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific; daughter Bouquet, and son, James.

1963 Stephen G. Simmering passed away September 21, 2010. He is survived by his wife Anne (Metzler); sons William, Michael and daughter, Mary (Devraj) and his mother, Dorothea, as well as brother David and sisters Sukey and Debbie. Steve was happiest outdoors with his family, friends, and dog. Steve was gentle, warm, considerate, and dignified. His goal was to live every day of his life to the fullest, and he achieved this while bringing adventure, guidance, and joy to those around him. Steve travelled the

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path of life with no regrets. Similar to his hiking style, he lead the way on the trail while always checking to make sure that everyone else could keep up. He will be remembered for the compassion, strength and integrity he demonstrated to family, friends, and strangers. Community was very important to Steve. He served on the Board of Watercan and with the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation. He was the former chair of the Grace Hospital, the Highland Park Ratepayers Association, and the Environmental Advisory Committee in the City of Ottawa. A dedicated engineer, Steve was a principal at Golder Associates. Prior to merging with Golder, Steve and his wife Anne owned the engineering firm of Simmering & Associates for thirteen years.

1965 Donald A. Greene died Monday, September 13, 2010 in his home.

He graduated with a B.A. in Spanish from New England College. A restaurateur, Don left his mark on many a service establishment. A man of the people, Don loved good conversations, good drinks, and friendly rounds of cribbage. Don was a down to earth man who took great pleasure in the simple things in life and strived to be a good person to all. Always ready with a story, he brought countless smiles to those around him. A beloved and ever-loving father, Don is survived by his children Max, Ben, and Leora; his brother, Robert; and his mother, Hilda.

1967 Barry Needleman of Newton, Massachusetts, passed away May 14, 2010. He is survived by his wife Elisabeth, son Joseph, daughter Abby, and siblings Lucy and Peter.

Barry is also survived by his extended family. He was a loving and loyal friend to many.

Thomas Reycroft, of Venice, Florida, died May 25, 2007 after a short illness. He is survived by his Aunt, Helen Hatch; two daughters, Hattie and Hannah; a brother, Harlan

Reycroft of Montana; four sisters, Susan Wabrek and her husband George of Florida; Beth Johnson and her husband Norman of Canton; Sarah Duff and her husband Michael of New Hartford; Jane Esker and her husband Greg of Winsted and nieces, Leslie, Jennifer, Amanda, and Michelle, and nephews Ryan, Gregory, Chris, and Jacob.

1968 Roderick Davis Murray, of Jeffersonville, Vermont, died on January 3, 2010. A 1968 graduate of Middlebury Union High School in Vermont, he attended New Hampton School and the University of Oregon. He was considered to be “the most comforting, generous, ingenious and caring soul to be around.” He is survived by his wife, Paschal; his father; his sister Heather Bellanca and husband Jay of Salem, New York; his brother Christopher and wife Jane of Arizona; nieces, nephews, and many friends.

1974 Linda Irene Lyons Schauer of Rock Hall, Maryland, wife of the late Richard Schauer, died May 20, 2010. She is survived by a daughter, Lexi A. Bell; her mother, Anna Lou Daly; sisters, Kathleen Loomer, and Susan Agger; a niece, Sydney Agger; nephews, James, Justin and Jason Loomer, and Jacob Agger.

1981 John Philip Richer died September 6, 2010. John lived life the way he wanted—fishing, riding, racing, skiing, cooking, laughing and trying to make everyone’s day a bit brighter. He will be remembered and missed for his caring, compassionate, generous nature. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Nancy (Dearborn), and his precious daughter Cathryn; his father, Claude Richer of Laconia, New Hampshire; his mother Anne Jacobsen; his aunt, Huguette Richer; and siblings Marc, Christine and Brett. He was adored by his in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many, many friends. Q

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“ It’s a very good feeling, to know we will continue to help after we are no longer here.”

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eadmaster Emeritus T. Holmes Moore ’38 and Jinga Moore have spent most of their lives on the New Hampton School campus. So when they sat down to draft their wills, they knew they wanted to recognize the school that provided the canvas for their lives’ work of shaping young people.

“Jinga and I have been involved with nhs for the better part of our lives—Jinga as daughter to the Headmaster, teacher, parent, and wife,” says Bud Moore. “We wanted to have our presence felt after we are gone. We have set up a planned gift to be added to endowment, with the income to be used at the discretion of the Trustees.”

Bud and Jinga are leaving a bequest to New Hampton in recognition of the professional and personal experiences they have had for so many years involved in the School. The Moores believe that their bequest to the endowment will ensure the long-term health of the School and give future students the opportunities Bud had as a student and the character-building education

the couple fostered as faculty members and school leaders. The Moores’ confidence in the School and its mission made it an important part of their will.

“We are particularly pleased with the direction and operation of the school under Andrew’s leadership, with significant support from the Trustees,” Bud says. “There is no better investment we feel we could make.”

PARTICIPATE

PLEASE JOIN BUD AND JINGA AND MANY OTHERS, WHO HAVE INCLUDED NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL IN THEIR ESTATE PLANS: YOU can make a gift that has a substantial, long-term impact.

YOU can leave a legacy and recognize the value New Hampton holds in your heart.

YOU can make a difference in more students’ lives with a bequest than with a gift that comes from today’s income or savings.

A bequest is a simple way to make the maximum positive impact without compromising your lifestyle or budget.

For more information on how to include New Hampton School in your estate plans, how to establish an endowment, or to discuss ways to match your interests with school needs, contact Director of Development Sandy Colhoun at 603-677-3413; scolhoun@newhampton.org.

We’re All In: The $100,000 Challenge A loyal donor will donate $100,000 to New Hampton School if we reach 1,000 unrestricted Annual Fund donors by June 30, 2011. Your gift — at any level — can help us meet this challenge!

Can we count you in? PARTICIPATE TODAY. www.newhampton.org/giving For more information, contact Sarah DeBenedictis, Director of Annual Giving at 603-677-3415; sdebenedictis@newhampton.org.

New Hampton School Spring 2011 Hamptonia magazine. Finished size is 11.0 inches tall by 8.50 inches wide. Artwork prints in four-color process and bleeds all four sides. Cover artwork; Cover II and Cover III. (0.16 inches has been allowed for perfect-bound spine.)

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The iPad Takes New Hampton School

by Storm YOU ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE AND HONOR LOU GNERRE, beloved coach, mentor, teacher, headmaster, and friend, for his decades of tireless service to New Hampton School. Mark your calendar now and join us for this special occasion during Reunion Weekend 2011. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. LOU GNERRE, 1982

Saturday, June 4, 2011 at New Hampton School

Cocktails at 5 pm Dinner at 6 pm Advance reservations required $50 per person Register online at www.newhampton.org/reunion or RSVP to Cindy Buck at 603-677-3414;

inside an arm for the ages :

cbuck@newhampton.org

by May 13.

LOU AND PAT GNERRE, 2011

Roberto Hernandez ’84

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT BY MAY 13, 2011.

New Hampton School Spring 2011 Hamptonia magazine. Finished size is 11.0 inches tall by 8.50 inches wide. Artwork prints in four-color process and bleeds all four sides. Cover artwork; Cover IV and Cover I. (0.16 inches has been allowed for perfect-bound spine.)