Hamptonia Summer 2006

H A M P T O N I A THE MAGAZINE OF NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL

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HA MPTONIA summer 2006

Advisory Board

vol. 121, number 2

WELCOME

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Letter from the Editor

HEADS UP

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A Vision for the 21st Century

Jamie Arsenault Cindy Buck P’01, ’05

By Andrew Menke

Sandy Colhoun Alan Crocker P’04, ’07 Andrew Menke

IN BRIEF

Cathy Creany

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In Brief

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Reunion 2006

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Deborah Willis ’07

INTERNATIONAL

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Really, New Hampshire is Flat!

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From Berry to Bagamoyo

Lyn O’Callaghan

Contributors

Sarah Andersen Samantha Brann ’96 Cindy Buck

By Terri Place ’86

Matthew Cheney ’94 Sandy Colhoun Diane Finlay Jacques Finlay

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The International Set

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A Message from the Korean Family Association of New Hampton School

Andrew Menke

By Jae Nam Lee

Lyn O’Callaghan

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Derek Parker Brooke Pearsall

The Heart and Seoul of New Hampton School

By Sandy Colhoun

Terri Place ’86 SERVICE

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Samantha Brann—Hurricane Relief

By Cindy Buck

Editor

Lyn O’Callaghan ATHLETICS

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Winning Spirit

By Derek Parker

Designer

Geraldine Millham FACULTY

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Faculty Profile: Sarah Andersen

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A Ballad for Jacques & Diane

Photographers

Sandy Colhoun

By Matthew Cheney

Flying Horse Photos LLC Gretchen Gilpatric Terri Place ’86

CLASS NOTES

Lyn O’Callaghan

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Class Notes

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In Memoriam

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Trustee News

JD Sloan P’97 Bill Truslow Amy Wilson

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TRUSTEES

WELCOME

Alumni Office Staff

Letter from the Editor Sandy Colhoun, Director of Alumni and Development Cindy Buck, Associate Director of Alumni and Development Sarah DeBenedictis, Director of Annual Giving

L e t t e r f ro m t h e E d i t o r

Lyn O’Callaghan, Director of Communications

In this issue, we are proud to introduce you

and spent the remainder of his career in

to several accomplished members of New

Midnapore, India. French and German teacher

Brooke Pearsall, Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Hampton School’s international family. These

and NHLI preceptress, Ella May Butts, left the

leaders and advocates are notable for their

school in 1886 to serve as a missionary and

significant investment of compassion, intellect

teacher in India. During the 1920s, students

and energy guiding others, championing

from Mexico, Cuba, Russia, French Indo-China,

causes, repairing what has been broken,

and Canada enrolled at New Hampton, and

lifting spirits, and making a difference in the

the first students from Korea arrived in the

world. Their reach can be felt from Bagamoyo

mid-1950s. Currently, the school’s alumni are

to Biloxi, from Korea to Cameroon. Their

scattered throughout six continents.

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

presence in our lives has enriched us far beyond the product of the work they have

In contributing to their respective endeavors,

undertaken, adding diversity, cultural depth,

our featured alumni have found fulfillment,

and global sensitivity.

satisfaction, and meaning. They model New

may be directed to Director of

Hampton School’s core values of respect and

Communications, New Hampton

In spite of its setting in the foothills of New

responsibility, and they epitomize our educa-

School, P. O. Box 579,

Hampshire’s White Mountains, New Hampton

tional philosophy of total human development.

New Hampton, NH 03256.

School’s people historically have had a world

Their example is inspiring, and we hope that

view. The desire to serve others is neither new

you will enjoy learning about their work.

603-677-3417 or e-mail locallaghan@newhampton.org

New Hampton School admits students of any sex, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to students at the

nor limited by decade and distance. Sarah Sleeper, an 1829 graduate of New Hampton, married John Taylor Jones, D.D. and traveled with him as a missionary to Bangkok, Thailand.

Lyn O’Callaghan, Editor

Henry Bacheler, missionary and doctor, was

locallaghan@newhampton.org

born in Balasore, India, educated at New Hampton graduating in 1867, served as a missionary in Gabon, Africa, for four years,

school. It 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.

C O V E R S T O RY

Nicoya Borella ’08 makes the most of her New Hampton School experience. In addition to working hard in her honors level classes, Nicoya plays soccer, field hockey, and has worked in the New Hampton School Admissions Office as an intern. Her community service work has included leading an art workshop for local children, contributing to campus beautification as well as clearing paths on Burleigh Mountain, and helping the local fire department to implement its 911 initiative. Her many interests include art, piano, voice, dance, photography, music, and drama, and she is also an equestrian, snowboarder and skier.

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(cover photo by Bill Truslow)

HEADS UP

A VISION FOR THE

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CENTURY:

S T R AT E G I C P L A N N I N G AT N E W H A M P T O N S C H O O L

By Andrew Menke

It is a quiet summer evening as I sit on Smith House porch, watching mist slowly form on Burleigh Mountain. It is hard to believe that just weeks ago we conferred 104 diplomas to our graduating class under the maples in front of Meservey Hall. At this time of year, when we have the rare opportunity to reflect more than react, I am reminded of the phrase “the only constant is change.” Change is most certainly in the offing for our seniors, as they depart the intimate, nurturing world of New Hampton School. While most embrace this obvious nextstep, graduation from secondary school and matriculation to higher education, there is an unmistakable tension that accompanies it.

I believe we “grown-ups” embrace change intellectually, knowing that it is a natural part of our evolution—a dynamic life, full of growth expands us, yet we resist it emotionally for fear of what it means to us, how it might transform us or impact our lives or the lives of those close to us.

I acknowledge the obvious when I state that change is in the air at New Hampton School.

The past year has been filled with learning about this new community and working to improve operational systems throughout the school. We have attempted to “do what we say we will do.”

And while I am not sure how much of a departure this consistent approach is, I am sensitive to how it feels. Change may be as much about perspective, past experiences, and where one sits, as it is about its pragmatic impact. On one hand, with new leadership, change is expected, even anticipated by our intellectual selves; on the other hand, if change is misunderstood or not welcomed, there can be objection by our emotional selves. I’ve experienced these feelings myself in this first year at New Hampton.

Change affects us all.

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HEADS UP

Tangible changes this year have included a recommitment to our school values of respect and responsibility, refinement of our student profile (in part to begin to address student attrition), clarification of organizational structure including roles and responsibilities, job descriptions and the scope of committees, departments, and personnel work—accountability and hiring.

While operational in nature, I don’t underestimate the impact of these changes on school culture. Dynamic organizations remain healthy

At New Hampton we believe in preparation.

through systematic review, and I am confident

True preparation requires refinement, a shift in

that our self-examination will lead to an even

approach if our graduates are going to have

stronger New Hampton.

every opportunity for fulfillment in college and in life. The world is a far different place now

Last summer I received a book titled The World

than when most of us attended secondary school

is Flat as a welcome gift no fewer than five times

and college. Not only are college campuses far

during my first six weeks on the job. Responding

more diverse, but the world requires a great deal

to this not so subtle signal, I read Thomas

more consciousness and understanding about

Friedman’s book about how the world has

those issues that affect human beings in all cor-

become much more interconnected and there-

ners of the globe. With this global focus in mind,

fore competitive as a result of globalization and

knowing that the world is indeed much flatter

access to instant, inexpensive communication.

than at any time in human history, New

Stimulated by Friedman’s compelling analysis of

Hampton has undertaken a comprehensive

the aggressive capitalist cultures of China and

strategic planning effort to review where we are

India, I began to ruminate on the competencies

today, what we dream to become, and how to

needed in the 21st Century and the intersection

get there.

between these new skills and the ethical compass needed to guide young people joining a

Two months ago, with process and shared own-

more inter-reliant and globally focused world.

ership in mind, we began an inclusive strategic planning process to begin to flesh out how we might best develop a new vision for New Hampton School. We have contracted with Symmonds and Associates, a Portland, Oregon, consulting firm, to help us develop a solid road map for the next five years of evolutionary growth at New Hampton School. We have the good fortune of working with Ian Symmonds, the principal and owner of the firm, who is a former university admission officer and works exclusively with independent schools.

Together, we will map out a strategic marketing plan, as well as a comprehensive financial plan and capital and facilities plans. Specifically, Ian spent three days meeting with over 50 students,

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if we taught a course that explores renewable energy sources or global warming? What about a science course on hydrology or a math course focused on exponential population growth and the global economy? The possibilities to raise consciousness and expose our students to the challenges of their time are abundant and powerful.

We will, of course, remain committed to faculty, staff, and trustees learning about what

delivering fundamental skills—thinking critically,

makes New Hampton School unique. A steering

writing persuasively, intellectual curiosity,

committee comprised of faculty, staff, adminis-

analysis—those skills that will hold our students

trators, students, alumni, parents, trustees, and

in good stead as they enter college classrooms.

community members has begun meeting monthly

But we will develop curriculum that will be

on campus. While the present climate can best

more relevant and more useful as our students

be described as equal parts anxiety and excite-

enter a far more complex world than we could

ment (change has that effect), it strengthens my

ever have dreamed only a few short years ago.

confidence that we are doing our jobs.

All organizations, schools included, must be

To ensure a healthy, transparent process of

willing to be self-reflective. While we anticipate

thorough investigation and evolution, we must

a reaffirmation of our core values and a recom-

be willing to examine the very foundation upon

mitment to whole child education, the road to a

which we stand. Utilizing key demographic and

more healthy school will require that we dream

market research data, the steering committee

big dreams. I can assure you our goal is very

will work throughout the summer, then partner

simple: to develop a world-class education

with subcommittees of the faculty in August to

for the students of New Hampton School. We

develop five to eight overarching goals for the

look forward to a transformational process that

future of New Hampton School. With an empha-

yields an ever-stronger experience for all New

sis on collaboration, we hope to complete our

Hampton School students. I look forward to

plan by January 2007.

keeping you involved and informed. along the way! Stay tuned!

The work of the strategic planning committee will be based on the strong foundation of Total Human Development or Whole Child Education.

Together, we will begin to shape a more globally focused curriculum in each discipline. We will consider new courses that explore the central issues we face today including climate change, poverty, AIDS, water, the Middle East, immigration, demographics, food production, energy consumption, and technology.

Our dreams have no limits, and we will ask hard questions. Would it be prudent to add Mandarin as a foreign language and drop French? What

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IN BRIEF

NHS HELPS WITH FLOOD CONTROL

On May 17, in response to a request from New

es, and other members of the New Hampton

Hampton Fire Chief, Dave Clement, about 100

School Community boarded school buses and

New Hampton School athletes, coaches, and

vans at 3:15 to travel to the town garage, where

volunteers gathered at the New Hampton

they worked until dinner time filling sandbags.

Highway Department garage to fill bags with sand. After several days of rain, the Newfound

Local public schools were closed for four days

and Pemigewasset Rivers and area streams

due to flooding in nearby Bristol, and St. Paul’s

and brooks had risen precipitously, and local

School in Concord was forced to evacuate its

flooding resulted in some road closings.

students due to high water. Fortunately, conditions in the Lakes Region are less grave and the

The Boys’ Lacrosse Team, the Girls’ Lacrosse

campus, though wet, remained safe and in no

Team, the golf team, the tennis teams, the coach-

danger of flooding.

A G I F T T O P O RT C H A R L O T T E , F L O R I D A

During their Spring Break, a group of 21 New Hampton School students, five teachers, and Rev. Scott Mitchell of the New Hampton Community Church joined more than 9,000 other volunteers to raise walls and hammer nails during Habitat for Humanity’s “Collegiate Challenge.” Each year for the last five years, students have helped build simple, decent and affordable homes with families in need. The New Hampton group has worked in Port Charlotte, Florida, each March since 2002.

“One of the pillars of our educational philosophy is service to others and to the community,” said Erica Wilson, leader of the New Hampton School effort. “We are convinced that we must send young people out into to world who not only are capable of excelling in the classroom but who also will truly contribute to our society.” Because of this firm belief, New Hampton students are expected to make contributions to their community.

Habitat for Humanity International, based in Americus, Georgia, is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses in nearly 100 countries, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than one million people.

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2006 HEADMASTER'S COUNCIL

On Wednesday, April 12, New Hampton School welcomed The Headmaster’s Council, a group of volunteers invited back to campus for an in-depth, daylong workshop to familiarize them with current programs and to assist the school as it begins its strategic planning process. This group of 24 volunteers was comprised of alumni ranging from the Class of 1940 to the Class of 2001, current parents, parents of alumni, and trustees.

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Held in Memorial Dining Hall on Thursday, May 4, the event was a celebration of New Hampton's multi-cultural diversity.

Last fall Senior Sang Ho Kim of Seoul, Korea, began organizing the 2006 International Dinner. For months, students gathered authentic recipes. The day before the dinner, students began chopping and slicing meat to marinate in special sauces. Students spent the day preparing delicacies such as Korean noodles (chapchae) and marinated meat (bulgogi), Hungarian goulash, Czech strudel, Taiwanese pork, Cameroonian sea bass, and other delights. The event was made possible

by Dining Hall Director Neal Shartar’s ingenious planning and Chef Melody Martel’s patience and direction.

The dining extravaganza was followed by entertainment from around the world, with singing in Czech, Spanish, Hungarian, Korean, French, and Chinese and both a Tae Kwon Do exhibition and a Fan dance performed by Korean students.

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A happy group of 50 New Hampton School teachers and students spent the long Winter Weekend on a five-day adventure in Vail, Colorado. The 10th annual Vail trip was held January 26 through 31. During their days in the Rockies, the group skied and snowboarded at Vail, where more than four feet of snow fell. A highlight of the trip was a race at the NASTAR course at Black Forest, complete with medals for all and a group photo and individual race photos to preserve the memories.

As the snow fell on Saturday night in Vail, a small cadre of New Hampton alumni, parents, faculty, and friends gathered at the home of former Trustee Susan Milhoan. A festive evening was enjoyed as families old and new reminisced about the past and were updated on current New Hampton news by Headmaster Andrew Menke.

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IN BRIEF

save the date S AT U R D AY OCTOBER 28, 2006

10:30 a.m.

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 11:30 a.m.

Brunch 2:30 p.m.

Football Huskies vs. The Knights of Salisbury, Connecticut

HOMECOMING

“a return home;

the return of a group

of people especially

homecoming +

THE FIRST NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL

AT H L E T I C S H A L L O F FA M E I N D U C T I O N C E R E M O N Y Dust off that class yearbook tucked away in

The criteria of eligibility, qualifications and

a closet, pull out your old newspaper articles

nomination process can be found on the New

about New Hampton Athletics, and send along a

Hampton School website at this address:

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nomination (or two) for New Hampton School’s new Athletics Hall of Fame.

www.newhampton.org/programs/athletics

With the school’s longstanding history of athletic

Be sure to include specific information as to

talents, the Athletics Hall of Fame Committee

why you feel your nomination warrants consider-

eagerly anticipates receiving nominations. Please

ation. And finally, mark your calendar now for

direct nominations to David Doyle, Assistant

Saturday, October 28, and plan to be here for a

Athletic Director, ddoyle@newhampton.org or

spectacular weekend!

on a special occasion

to a place formerly

frequented.”

T H E M E R R I A M - W E B S T E R D I C T I O N A RY

603-677-3515 or Cindy Buck, Alumni Office, cbuck@newhampton.org or 603-677-3414.

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ALUMNI AND DEVELOPMENT TRAVEL

WA S H I N G T O N D . C .

From Boston to Seoul, Korea, New York City to San Francisco, Boca Raton to Chicago, New Hampton School has been reaching out to a larger group of its growing constituencies. During his first year as New Hampton’s new leader, Headmaster Andrew Menke, faculty members, and trustees have participated in a wide range of events and gatherings throughout the U.S. Alumni, parents, trustees, and friends, in groups both large and small, have shared their stories of New Hampton while learning more about the school’s exciting future. Is there a cluster of alumni in your neighborhood? Are you a current parent interested in sharing all that is special about New Hampton School with prospective families?

Contact the Alumni and Development Office at 603-677-3414 so that we can organize a gathering close to you!

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▲ L I F E L O N G A C H I E V E M E N T AWA R D

Making things work better has been a lifelong objective for Phil O’Hara ’51. Following a very successful preparation at New Hampton School and Brown University, Phil went to work for Follett Publishing Company in Chicago, where ▲

in due course his expertise and leadership were H E A D M A S T E R ’ S AWA R D

recognized with his promotion to publisher.

Holli Hamel Siff ’72 has been an active and

Phil was also generous with his commitment

faithful volunteer for many years, spending

to service in his home community.

countless hours on the phone and computer

c a l l i n g a l l 2 ’s a n d 7 ’s Reunion 2007 is June 1-3, 2007.

Hope to see you there!

connecting old friends and classmates with each

His loyalty to New Hampton has been demon-

other, and with the school. She was the Reunion

strated over the last 55 years not only by his

Chair for her class’ 30th Reunion and had

faithful financial support but also his volunteerism

tremendous success getting a large group to

at campus events, organization of alumni

come back to NHS, as well as terrific fundraising

gatherings, assistance in student recruitment,

success. This year, she has also served as Chair

and leadership in fund-raising activities. His

of the entire Alumni Fund, and her enthusiasm

desire to make a difference in the lives of the

for New Hampton School has already made a

students, faculty, and staff led to his election

difference.

to the New Hampton School Board of Trustees, where he soon advanced to Chairman. Among

New Hampton is not the only lucky recipient

Phil’s many contributions as a trustee, perhaps

of this volunteer’s efforts. Often described as

the most significant was the thoughtful restruc-

“selfless,” her passion for her friends and family,

turing of the Board which set the stage for the

the arts, politics, and her community has had

years of growth and effectiveness which followed.

a profound impact on many individuals and organizations.

Still seeking to make life better and to fix things, Phil is the Assistant Director of Students

save this date:

Those of us who consider ourselves part of

Activities and Head of the Mediation Program

Sunday, October 15

Holli’s New Hampton family are thankful for

at Brown University.

NHS Golf Classic at

her efforts, and were honored to present her

Owl’s Nest Golf Course

with the 2006 New Hampton School

It is with great pride and gratitude that New

Headmaster’s Award.

Hampton School presented a Lifelong Achievement Award to J. Philip O’Hara.

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DEBORAH WILLIS ’07 Deborah Willis, a junior from Ridgefield, Connecticut, rides Camden at the University of New Hampshire 2006 Horse Trials. “This was only my second Cross-Country event,” said Willis. “But it was alot of fun. It was a good experience and I learned a lot.” Willis explained her interest in riding may be in her genes.

“Horseback riding goes way back in our family, back to the Pony Express in Nebraska, and my sister went to Nationals at the Collegiate level.” Willis plans to apply to Brown, Skidmore and Smith— all of which have Varsity riding programs.

Meanwhile, here in New Hampshire, the New Hampton School Equestrian Team has ten riders who compete year round.

Nancy Guyotte, the team’s coach, is considered one of the best riding instructors in the United States. A finalist on the United States Olympic Team in 1988 and 1992, she has lead the team for seven years. New Hampton’s riding team practices five days a week at the Running Brook Farm, just ten miles from New Hampton’s campus. The team competes all over the country. In the spring, student riders traveled to Aiken, South Carolina, where they practiced and competed.

The lessons learned on horseback are many, but chief among them, says Willis, is trust. “If you don’t trust your horse, the FLYING HORSE PHOTOS LLC

horse won’t trust you, and without trust it is pretty much impossible to ride,” she said. “It is the same as people, I guess.

In life, you need to have these skills.”

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L

Really,

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New Hampshire is flat!

INSIDE THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL

Farmers and forest rangers in this rural and mountainous corner of New Hampshire may never concede the world is flat, at least from their perspective. As they pass by our small boarding school, nestled in the town of New Hampton, they might also wonder why so many foreign faces, from Korea, Cameroon and Taiwan, are roaming our campus?

The answer lies in Thomas Friedman’s best–selling book, The World is Flat.

Friedman’s book has garnered worldwide acclaim for its perspective on the global nature of our interactions as humans.

Everything, from the food we eat, the air we breathe to the clothes we buy and the education we undertake, is driven by global competition. Our spheric world, Friedman claims, has been flattened by stratospheric advances in technology and communication.

If Friedman is right, and here at New Hampton we think he is, our students will graduate to face a radically different playing field—one on which our graduates will compete not just with alumni from Tilton, Proctor, Holderness and St. Paul’s, but with students graduating from technology hotbeds in India, China and Russia. New Hampton students are entering a truly global community, and our job as educators is to prepare them for the challenges they will face.

We need not look far to emphasize the point. In the following pages we will introduce you to students, alumni and friends of New Hampton from around the world. New Hampton alumni are making their mark both near and far, from Africa to Korea, and in sharing these stories, we make Friedman’s point for him.

Even here, in the mountains of New Hampshire, the world is indeed, flat.

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L

From Berry to Bagamoyo

By Terri Place ’86

The first years following my departure from Berry Hall were normal enough; at least I never got any tropical diseases back then. I ambled through college, got married to a wonderful man, and did some backpacking to places with long, hard-to-pronounce names. Perhaps forestalling my entry into the “real” world, I then ambled through graduate school and got an M.A. in cultural anthropology. Although I loved my research, I always felt a bit off center just writing about the lives of subjugated women in Mexico or economically disenfranchised Native Americans in Texas. I wanted to do something, but couldn’t seem to make my way into the NGO world.

My job with the state government evaluating social service programs put my research skills back to work, but it was not very fulfilling. I felt more comfortable on my site visits to agencies than I did in my own office. I began to volunteer in hospitals translating for Mexican immigrant women in the maternity ward. This gave my life the service dimension I’d been craving and made me feel things were going as they should be. The plan was to have a baby and then later adopt a child, as I had long been committed to adoption.

But then one day, with no warning at all, and no sordid scandal to justify it, my husband calmly and resolutely decided he did not want to be married anymore. Like ripping a Band-aid off your arm quickly, rather than painfully pulling out every hair on your arm, it was over. He wanted nothing at all, just out.

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Then just a few weeks

from there that I looked at my life and saw that

later, by prior arrangement, a friend of a friend

what had once been a crooked path became a

came to stay with me for a few days. She was

solid line leading me right where I was, and I

75, just back from volunteering in Nepal, and

knew right where I was headed. Anthropology,

a powerhouse of enthusiasm for the possibilities

adoption, service, program evaluation…yes, it

in life. We shared our stories and grew to be

all made sense now.

D E VA S TAT I O N . S H O C K .

close friends quickly. She told me of her life in Here we are. I am

hiding during World War II, her work in th field

B A G A M O Y O , TA N Z A N I A .

of child adoption services, and her own divorce

married to an even more wonderful man and

and recovery. There was nothing temporary

we have a son named Justis. Together, (Justis is

about the inspiration she was giving me; I could

an excellent guinea pig for the project), we are

feel it being woven into the fabric of my life.

calling our shared dream into reality. We run a

Almost instantly she made me believe I’d emerge

non-profit organization helping orphans and

stronger for my pain, so I decided, “why wait

other vulnerable children. Our goal is to keep

any longer?” I sold the house, packed up, and

children OUT of orphanages, including the one

left just a few weeks later.

we are founding, and we do this by providing outreach assistance to help empower their care-

AFRICA.

I wish I could take off the shroud of

takers. We help feed children or get them to

mystery that hangs over the continent for so

medical care. If a parent has HIV/AIDS, we help

many, and reveal a glimpse of the beauty, and

get them to AntiRetroviral Therapy so that they

the misery as well. Before I left, I had all the

can live to take care of their children. We are

same fears as so many people: the bugs, the

realistic enough to know that outreach does not

heat, disease, poverty. I didn’t know one African

always work, though, and so we have readied

country from the next, but yet I had to go. A

our home for seven more babies. We are now

family friend got me a volunteer job in a home

very close to getting our license. We recently

for orphaned babies in Uganda.

bought two acres of land which we will eventually cultivate and build upon. We envision one

I thought I was going to help babies, but those

day having a center large enough to be home

first forty kids in Kampala gave me far more than

to about 40 children as well as house visiting

I ever gave to them. It’s hard to explain what

volunteers and travelers.

comes back to you when you give love and We also sponsor a breakfast

attention to a little human being so hungry for

S PA R E T I M E ( H A ! ) .

it. Holding babies found just days before in a

program for orphans and other vulnerable chil-

latrine or banana patch, I would ask myself

dren. Each morning before school, the kids

HOW? Could a woman be so desperate as to

come and get a hot cup or two of mixed grain

dispose of her baby? When I stopped asking this

porridge. Volunteers are often there to teach the

question, then I knew that I had changed. It was

kids English, teeth brushing, art and games.

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“ S o m e d a y s i t f e e l s l i k e w e a re t h ro w i n g ro c k s a t t h e s u n b e c a u s e p e o p l e s t i l l d i e o f t re a t a b l e i l l n e s s e s a n d s o m a n y k i d s c a n ’t s t u d y f o r l a c k o f s c h o o l f e e s . ”

“ … i t i s d i ff i c u l t f o r m e

t o re n d e r t h e e x t re m e s

of joy and tragedy

I w i t n e s s h e re a n d

give you accurate

We are here to stay. It’s not an easy life, but

for granted for a minute. They didn’t know each

we have so much joy in it. I miss hot pulsating

other on the street, but they survived some pretty

showers, 24-hour internet, and my family, in

rough “relief” houses together. Now all six go

varying order depending on the day. What don’t

to government boarding schools in the country

I miss? The assault by advertisements on my

and live at the Baobab Home during breaks.

optic and aural nerves and stadium-size super-

Justis could not be happier to have six big

markets. I’ve had malaria a few times and, while

brothers and we are so proud that they are part

it is no picnic, it is also not all it is cracked up to

of our family. Asanteni sana Eva, Gaia, Anita,

be if you treat promptly and correctly. There is

Maggan and families.

good quality medical care available, but the vast snapshots of our lives

majority of people just can’t afford it.

We bought each boy about $100 in supplies.

Their annual fees are $40 for tuition and $150

and work…”

Tanzania is full of contrasts. Amid desperate

for food.

poverty, there is so much beauty and grandeur.

The famed Serengeti National Park is an 8-hour

Please look for pictures of the young men and

safari from here, and we are a short sail from

their stories on our website soon. If you know of

the spice islands of Zanzibar. In Swahili we say

how to get chemistry supplies, their schools have

Karibuni Sana: you are very welcome.

no lab. We will try to find people to carry things over. Thank you!

SOME SNAPSHOTS FROM THE APRIL 2006 BAOBAB HOME NEWSLETTER:

M WA J U M A S I A S A

Mwajuma Siasa (17) is also studying again! She SIX YOUNG MEN

had to drop school in the 7th grade because her

Back in January Board Member Eva Cleynin

family had no money to pay her tuition. Now,

asked us to help send six young men from the

she spends the mornings with us watching Justis

local street boy’s home to secondary school. The

and the afternoons at “night school”. Rest

boys passed all of their exams, but the people

assured, she gets plenty of time off for exams.

who ran the home where they lived had no

She wants one day to study nursing like Jenn and

money to send them. We resisted, thinking we

Sue, two American friends of Baobab Home. We

couldn’t manage the time and money, but Eva

hope to have enough one day to send five more

persisted and we and the boys are all so grateful

young women to secondary school as preference

that she did. She and her colleagues in Europe

is often given to boys in the realm of education

raised $800 in a few weeks and we covered the

here. Night school seems to be a very affordable

rest with a donation from Council Rock High

way to do this at only $10 a month plus books.

School South. Forget what you think you might

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know about “street boys” because Gabriel,

HURUKA AND SALAM

Benedict, Benard, William, Emmanuel and Yassin

In August we began helping Huruka and her son

break every mold. They are incredibly enthusias-

Salum. Huruka was in advanced stages of AIDS

tic about their education and they don’t take it

and just starting antiretroviral therapy. We

“Then, I see some of our kids gain weight, or I see the joy in their eyes because they get to study a n d I a m u t t e r l y re n e w e d o f p u r p o s e … ”

brought food to Salum for a few months, and

got them hospitalized here, and later in the city

saw Huruka through the worst of her tuberculo-

of Dar es Salaam. They are now stabilized and

sis, and now they are doing much better. We are

are visited daily by Baobab Home staff. Tatu was

getting her started on an income generation

on medication, but she threw it all out. We are

project selling vegetables so that she can soon

planning to put some volunteers on this case

be completely independent.

soon to ensure a higher level of care for the boys.

LICENSING AND LAND

Three month old Fatuma is a baby we wish

In Swahili there is a saying “Harakao Haraka,

could be under our roof. Her mother died of

haina baraka” meaning that if you go too fast,

unknown causes when Fatuma was a few weeks

you will miss life’s blessings. If going “Pole Pole”

old. Her grandmother feeds her the formula we

(polay polay—slowly) means more blessings

supply but is too old to give her quality care and

than we are set for life. Licensing the babies’

Fatuma has been hospitalized three times for

home has been a drawn out process, but we just

diarrhea and malnutrition. She is now fat and

had a little action on attaining ours. Our social

healthy and we hope her grandmother can keep

worker finally made it to the house and really

her that way with our oversight.

If you would like learn

more about Terri Place and

The Baobab Home, please visit

www.tzkids.org or write to

info@tzkids.org

loved it. All that remains is for her and our friend James the health inspector to write

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS

reports. Then there’s the little matter of getting

Although primary school is free in Tanzania,

about a year’s worth of funding in the bank,

required uniforms and supplies still keep hundreds

about $20,000.

of children in Bagamoyo from attending. Back in November, volunteer Meredith Buell initiated a

Also going a bit slower than we’d like is our

teaching program for four Orphans and Vulnerable

land purchase. Two acres have been bought

Children (at the Baobab Home). She taught them

and paid for, but it has been nearly a year and

counting, writing, the ABCs and some songs.

the land in that village has not been surveyed.

Megan Beard and Liz Steele continued the daily

So, we wait, wrapped in another government

program and added their personal touches. Then,

department’s shade of red tape. We will begin

when they were good and ready and excited

planting the minute we get assigned a plot.

about learning, we all pitched in (about $20 per child) to get them uniforms, shoes, socks and

TAT U , H A B I B U A N D S H A B A N I

notebooks. The individual attention and instruc-

Back in January a woman named Tatu brought

tion that the kids got from the volunteers is

her emaciated son Shabani to the social service

irreplaceable and they miss their teachers, but

office asking for help. Habibu, her son of 6

they also love being in school with their peers.

years was just as thin as his brother and he has cerebral palsy. Tatu’s mental illness is not understood by her family so she does not get support from them. She lives in a one room dirt house with the boys. Social Services called us and we

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L

the international set

FROM CAMEROON TO KOREA, NEW HAMPTON BUILDS LEADERS AND CHARACTER

For decades New Hampton School has had a special relationship with foreign students from around the world. In the mid-60’s New Hampton had a strong connections with families in Brazil and Argentina. The tradition flourishes on campus today. The presence of international students on campus was particularly strong this year with two student government leaders hailing from abroad. Their stories shed insight on the New Hampton experience today.

RADAR ONGUETOU — CAMEROON

Radar Onguetou stands out in a crowd. Towering above most high school students at 6’4” tall, he is a strapping young man. Below an impressive exterior, however, is a gentle giant. Born and raised in Cameroon, Radar speaks in a resonant, gentle and even musical voice. When Radar enters a room, he naturally captures your attention.

It isn’t a surprise then that he caught the eye of a collegiate coach and native of Cameroon. The coach saw Radar dominating an outdoor court in his home city of Yaounde. “This man was a role model for the younger students in my country; he was a star,” Radar explains. “He asked if I was interested in attending school in the United States and said that I could be successful over here.” Before long Radar was put in contact with New Hampton Varity Coach Jamie Arsenault and he applied for admission to the school.

Radar arrived in central New Hampshire in he summer of 2004 with one familiar name in his pocket—Jamie Arsenault. He spent his first stateside summer working in the school’s Maintenance Department, assisting with basketball camps, and struggling to learn the English language. His first English teachers were Dempsey and Ryder Arsenault, Jamie’s young children, with whom he spent hours playing outside and on the school’s basketball courts.

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Life in Cameroon seemed a world away. His

This perspective has served Radar well in his two

hometown school had 100 students in a class

years at school. Last spring Radar was elected

and basketballs were in short supply—sometimes

Senior Class President, a responsibility he has

missing altogether. Radar was quick to recognize

assumed with confident grace. “This is not my

the opportunity before him. “Everything is here

success,” said Radar. “It is not something you

[at New Hampton] to help you achieve your

can do by yourself. Like a basketball team, you

goal,” Radar explained. “In the classroom,

have to get people working together, sharing

teachers are always available to help you; in

ideas, learning to compromise, all the time

sports, there are plenty of different activities and

realizing that someone else may have a better

always lots of basketballs available at the same

way. That is what I appreciate the most in my

time; in music, you can pick up a guitar and just

classmates.”

start to play.”

Since graduation Radar’s new home is the UniDespite all of this, life so far away from home is

versity of New Hampshire in Durham where he

never easy. The New Hampton faculty rallied

will study international business before pursuing

around Radar and helped make him feel at home.

a graduate degree in political science. After col-

“Cathy Creany has been a second mother to me

lege Radar plans to return home to Cameroon to

—she is one of the best things that happened to

spend some long-anticipated time with his family.

me here,” said Radar. “She cares for me like she cares for her own son, Max.” It was the advice

What advice does Radar offer to other interna-

of his mother, however, that was always in the

tional students? “Try not to look at how hard it

back of his mind. “When I was coming to this

will be at the beginning,” he recommends. “I

country my mom said I could change in every

remember telling myself that I want to go home

dimension but one: she always wants me to

and that it was too hard to stay here. I was on

smile,” said Radar, a wide grin peeling across

the phone in Coach Arsenault’s office every day

his face. “She made me promise to remain an

calling home,” he recalls. “But there are so many

enthusiastic person and keep a positive attitude.”

opportunities here that will make you a better person and more motivated to achieve your goal.

Radar kept his promise. Throughout his New

Look at how easy it is going to be later and that

Hampton experience, Radar has brought a

will make you stronger, tougher. Most important,

reflective and discerning presence to the

believe in yourself.”

classroom and the community. It’s not every day that an African from Cameroon is thrust into this rural New Hampshire community.

Even so, Radar has felt comfortable to be himself. “There is no judgment based on skin color at New Hampton, but racial bias is evident in other places in the United States.

“New Hampton has given me the confidence to handle the prejudice of others. People at New Hampton respect me and accept me for who I am. I can look at the outside world with some indifference.”

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L

JAE SHIN — KOREA

In Korea, the educational system requires that

With a speech and a dance, Jae made his mark

students take 16 subjects during three mandatory

on New Hampton history when he was elected

years of high school. With over 300 students

Student Body President—the first Korean in the

in each class year, it is easy to feel lost and

school’s history to hold the post. “The most

overwhelmed. For one shy Korean student, the

important part of this election was taking the

solution to this strict equation meant leaving

risk,” said Jae, “And being accepted by the

his home country to study in America.

community.”

Jae Shin came to the United States and to New

Jae hopes his involvement in Student Government

Hampton School as a quiet sophomore. How, in

will inspire other Korean students to do the

three short years, Jae blossomed to become the

same. “[International students] can see that

school’s Student Body President is a story that in

they should really get involved in the entire

many ways defines the modern New Hampton

community and not just hang out with fellow

experience.

Korean students.”

Looking back to the fall of his sophomore year,

On this point Radar and Jae agree. “Do not be

Jae recalls that his first months in a much small-

afraid,” Jae explained. “What is most important

er school 7,000 miles from home were lonely.

is that you try. Be confident about what you are

He lacked confidence in English and his shy per-

doing and be positive about your future.”

sonality made it hard for him to immerse himself in the community beyond attending classes and

At Commencement, Jae led his classmates onto

participating in sports. Despite this, he insisted

the lawn of Meservey Hall. With the school’s

on taking regular English classes rather than the

green and maroon baton he directed his friends

English as a Second Language curriculum.

and classmates forward to claim their diplomas.

After 103 graduates received their diplomas,

This meant three times the work and regularly

it was Jae's turn to stand out in front of a crowd.

scheduled sessions for extra help each evening

Jae was the final member of the Class of 2006

before or after study hall. “I told myself that I

to walk across the lawn, and, in front of faculty,

needed to show who I am to my family because

students, cheering parents and guests, he

I promised them I would be successful. I didn’t

received his diploma representing three years

want them to regret my decision to come here,”

of hard word and personal growth and leaving

he explained. With each passing week, as he

the shy boy from Korea forever behind.

became immersed in the school the shyness slowly began to erode.

“During my junior year, I felt that it was important to get involved in the school community,” said Jae. “Previously, I had spent a lot of time in my room studying, and felt that people did not know me very well. I needed to show who I was to the whole school.”

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A M E S S A G E F R O M T H E K O R E A N FA M I LY A S S O C I AT I O N O F N E W H A M P T O N S C H O O L

Korean parents send our children to New

By Jae Nam Lee

Hampton School, over 7,000 miles from home, for a better education and a better future, and

Seoul, Korea

do so at great personal expense. New Hampton School is close to our hearts and we spend a

Father of Seung Hyun Lee

great deal of time thinking about life on a distant campus, in a far away land, where our children

‘Serena’, Class of 2007

are growing up. The rewards, however, outweigh the costs. We hope our children will learn valuable lessons at New Hampton, and like many parents, we hope our sons and daughter will enter colleges with the best reputations.

To build New Hampton’s position worldwide and especially here in Korea, I made up my mind to organize the Korean Family Association of New Hampton School. I am confident we can make our children’s alumni association a strong organization that they will take over in years to come. We hope to build ties and friendships between Korean Families and New Hampton families.

The first gathering of the Korean Family Association was held on Saturday, February 18th, 2006 at Grand InterContinental Hotel in Seoul. Almost all parents of current students participated in the event and it was a wonderful night to meet parents and alumni in person. Four alumni came to the event and they expressed their experiences and unforgettable memories of New Hampton School. They explained that they were surprised at this unexpected event and they were so happy to be invited to attend.

The Korean Family Association will meet three times each year to discuss concerns and ideas shared by Korean families. We look forward to building an ever-stronger relationship with New Hampton and are grateful to the school for taking such good care of our children. I look forward to meeting many of you in person in the coming year.

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L

THE HEART AND

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SEOUL

OF

NEW HAMPTON

by Sandy Colhoun

SEOUL, KOREA:

In the middle of this surging metropolis, in a country where flawless English and academic excellence are valued equally with capitalism and innovation, a group of nine women have gathered for lunch to meet with me and share their thoughts about New Hampton School.

These aren’t ordinary Korean moms—they are mothers of New Hampton students.

Although their children are 7,000 miles away, each can tell you exactly what her child is doing, even as the third course of our meal, spicy cabbage and fried fish, arrive at the table.

As each setting disappears, the women share their thoughts about the school, mostly in Korean, but the impression is unmistakable: they are proud of their children and deeply interested in life half a world away.

I’d traveled to Seoul for the first meeting of the New Hampton School Korean Family Community and to better understand what motivates parents to send their children to a small school in rural New Hampshire, thousands of miles away.

The answers, I discovered, were both simple and complex.

Interest in American boarding schools among high school aged Koreans is booming. In a trend seen across the board, more and more Korean students apply to New Hampton every year.

“English is the common language of global leaders,” explained Cathy Creany, Interim Dean of Admissions at New Hampton. “I think Korean families want to educate their children at American universities, and they have a far better chance at this coming from a New England prep school like New Hampton.”

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K O R E A N S T U D E N T S AT A G L A N C E To t a l n u m b e r o f s t u d e n t s in 2005-2006: 15 To t a l n u m b e r o f K o re a n a l u m n i : 53 O l d e s t K o re a n a l u m n u s : E d w a rd W h a n g h e e G h a n g ’ 5 6

Jong-khuan Baek ’99, Hye Soon Shin ’97 and Mark Im ’99 KOREAN ALUMNI & CURRENT STUDENTS

My host in Korea, Mr. Jae Nam Lee, father of Serena Lee, Class of 2007, spent years consider-

YEAR

NAME

ing whether he should send his daughter so

1956

Edward Whanghee Ghang

far away, but in the end, the benefits of New

1986

Jae-Kyung Kwak

Hampton won the day. “To get a good education

1993

Suk Lee

is critical for Serena’s future,” Mr. Lee explained.

1993

Eui-Jae Ohm

“Personally, I want her to attend an American

1993

Phillip Kim

1993

Sung-Bum Ahn

Executives at the best companies and many key

1994

Jeong Hoon Choi

government officials have graduated from

1994

Jung-Yoon Seo

American universities.”

1995

Won-Seok Sung

1995

Joo Freddy Hak Lee

motivator for these families. “Korean parents

1996

Keun Hae Lee

repeatedly tell us that they are not pleased

1996

Jin Woo Huh

with the Korean education system because it

1996

Han Jae Sung

1997

Dong I Hahn

1997

Hye Soon Shin

activities, it must be on their own time, of

1997

Jin Soo Kim

which there is very little.”

1997

Jung Won Choi

1997

Jin Ho Park

1997

Mee Yeon Park

voted New Hampton School Student Body

1997

Seung O. Park

President last year. “These [classes] are required

1998

Sin Rye Park

for college exams, so we must take them, even,

1998

Michael E. Park

1998

Chang-Un Lee

1999

Sei-Wook Oh

1999

Namsoo Im

1999

Seung-Pyo Hong

1999

Tae-Young Kim

1999

Kyung Jin

added to the arts and what they’ve added to the

1999

Soo-Young Cho

classroom,” said Creany. “Many of these kids are

university. When Korean students return with this kind of education, they will find good jobs.

Getting into college, however, isn’t the only

is a dawn to dusk endeavor, driven exclusively by academics,” said Creany. “If these young people want to participate in any co-curricular

“In Korea we take 16 subjects, and they are all required,” explains Jae Shin, a senior who was

for example, sewing. All students study, not for themselves, but for the exam and a good grade.

But here [at New Hampton], you can choose what you want to study.”

The results speak for themselves. Korean students have a major impact in the classroom. “Our culture has been enriched by what they have

at the top of their class, and offer a wonderful challenge to all of our students.”

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YEAR

New Hampton sophomore Youngjun Kim's mother and aunt

NAME

2000

Soo Hyun Kim

2000

Soo Yung Cho

2000

Elizabeth Kim

2002

Tae-Doo Chung

2002

Jae-Woo Chung

2003

Min-A Cho

2003

Seung Hee Hong

2003

Sung-Joon Kim

2003

Soo-Ryeo Lee

The international influence Koreans bring to

2004

Jae-Hyun Chung

America has grown steadily. Over the last decade

2004

Jiwoong Choi

2004

Seung Ho Hong

“Mark” Im ’99, who returned to Korea after

2004

Min-Young Kang

graduating from Columbia. Namsoo had been

2004

Hye-Jin Lee

granted a hard-earned pass from a compulsory

2004

Hee Yeon You

Saturday evening management training program

2005

Yoon-Hwa Han

2005

Joo-Hae Lee

when I caught up with him. “Attending New

2005

Tae Won Lee

Hampton was a critical experience in my life,”

2005

JiSun Moon

he said. “The faculty at New Hampton gave me

2005

Soh Hee Hwang

the skills and confidence I needed to take on the

2005

Oh Young Kim

2006

Hoyoon Hwang

2006

Jae Hun Shin

It seems both Koreans and Americans benefit

2006

Sei Hwan Ju

greatly from the experience of attending New

2006

Sang Ho Kim

2006

Joo Hyang Kim

Headmaster Andrew Menke. “These students

2006

Seung Ye Hong

offer a different world perspective that our

2007

Jin Hun An

students need to understand and be aware of.

2007

Yoon Joo Jung

When our kids graduate they are just four years

2007

Seung Hyun Lee

2007

Hyun Taeck Seo

jobs with peers from around the world. Any

2007

Seung Yeon Lee

introductions we can make today, introducing

2008

Hyo Chun Um

New Hampton students to the greater world,

2008

Hyun Seo Tak

is extremely positive.”

2008

Jae Hyon Moon

The feeling appears to be mutual. “I was the first

2008

Ee Chang Kim

Asian student leader in 185 years,” says Jae Shin

2008

Ji Hoon Shim

with a smile suggesting the notion still surprises

2008

Young Jun Kim

2009

Jae Ro Yun

2009

Taehyuk Kim

2009

Joo Hyeong Lee

more than 50 Korean students have attended New Hampton School, including Namsoo

in order to attend the New Hampton reception in Seoul, a two-hour train ride each direction,

challenges I have faced in college and in my career.”

Hampton. “Korean students make up an important piece of New Hampton’s student body,” said

away from entering the world marketplace.

Like it or not, our kids will be competing for

even him. “I ask myself, ‘How can an Asian kid become the student body president?’ At New Hampton it is possible, and I think Korean parents dream that their children might be able to do this, too.”

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SERVICE

SAMANTHA BRANN ’96:

By Cindy Buck

HURRICANE Samantha Brann watched in shock and disbelief

“With food provided by the Salvation Army and

from the safe surroundings of Columbia, South

the Red Cross, and the availability of fresh water,

Carolina, as Hurricane Katrina bombarded the

people were surviving,” Samantha comments,

Gulf Coast with repeated rounds of wind and

“but they had no place to live, no job to return

rain. A graduate student at the University of

to and no more than the clothing on their

South Carolina, Samantha explains, “I’m a

backs.” By October, Samantha looked to friends

hands-on person…here I was sitting in South

and family back home in New Hampshire to

Carolina studying political science theory with-

help organize a clothing drive. The temperatures

out any real application while people were

in Biloxi were dropping well below 40 degrees

homeless, hungry and without electricity.” She

and many of its citizens remained without

adds, “I didn’t have a job or a family and was

permanent shelters or warm clothing. Samantha

at a point in my life where I could commit to

called her alma mater and New Hampton

something with a higher level of value.”

School’s response was immediate, a campuswide clothing drive resulting in several boxes

She eagerly contacted the Red Cross and quickly

of sweaters, pants, jackets, blankets, hats and

obtained the required health certifications. Her

mittens for the struggling citizens of Biloxi.

proactive efforts were stalemated as the days of

To learn more about how to

get involved with the

waiting for a call to volunteer service spilled into

By the end of November, Global Crossroads was

weeks while Katrina’s victims continued to suffer.

finished with Katrina Relief in Biloxi and shared

More determined than ever, Sam researched

the news of their imminent departure with

alternate organizations looking for volunteers

Samantha. With the overwhelming amount

and discovered Global Crossroads, a for-profit

of work still needing to be accomplished and

company in Baton Rouge which accepted her

more volunteers pouring into the area each day,

immediately and sent her to Biloxi, Mississippi

Samantha was by no means ready to pack up

as their Volunteer Coordinator for Global

and go back to school. Instead she created a

Crossroads.

new organization, Grassroots Volunteer Network (GRVN). Samantha is President of this full-time

Grassroots Volunteer

Network, contact Samantha

at samantha.brann@grvn.org

or visit their website at

www.grvn.org

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A month after Katrina’s powerful assault, “Biloxi

disaster relief organization which has made the

still looked like Katrina had struck the day

commitment to the city of Biloxi to stay and

before,” Samantha recalls as she describes the

help for at least another year.

overwhelming stench of building rot and human waste, with the mountains of debris on the street

Samantha explained that GRVN has directed

obscuring the view of the houses still standing.

its focus to helping the residents of East Biloxi

“People were living under tarps, waiting in long

Point, a low-income region which collectively

lines to get a mere change of clothing; there was

suffered extensive damage from the 30 foot tidal

no electricity, no vehicles, and no ice to keep

surges during the hurricane. Their work includes

food cold.” She added that on the rare occasions

tedious, labor-intensive task of mold treatment

when ice became available, people would come

before rebuilding can commence. First, each

by bicycle to retrieve it; however, by the time

house is stripped down to the studs and sub-

they returned to their temporary residences, the

floors. Next begins the extensive process of

ice would have already melted.

literally removing all molds from the house:

RELIEF every wooden surface is sanded using grinders

trailers, a few are beginning to move back into

and wire brushes, then vacuumed, and scrubbed

their homes. Major roads that were completely

with a strong, pine-based solution. Finally,

wiped out are beginning to reopen as well as

the wood is sealed with an industrial primer to

one casino. The rebuilding of some homes has

prevent the mold from returning. It takes a day

begun. We have almost finished the demolition

and a half to get beyond the surface grinding

phase in the East Biloxi area and are looking

and another week and a half for the wood to dry

forward to rebuilding the homes we have ripped

before applying the primer.

apart to fight the rampant black mold. However, many low income families are still without jobs,

While this wearisome work will enable some

living in tents or travel trailers and just trying to

families to eventually return home, other entire

meet their basic necessities…with so much

neighborhoods have been completely demolished.

attention focused on New Orleans, Biloxi often

Samantha notes that most residents typically

seems like a forgotten city. It is especially mean-

had storm insurance, but no flood insurance.

ingful to me that New Hampton could endear

The cause of damage from Katrina has been

the residents of Biloxi and step up so highly to

attributed to flooding rather than by storm. She

the challenge providing so many people warm

adds that the maximum a family can expect

clothes to wear.”

from FEMA is a total of $26,200 and only if the family’s home is completely destroyed. There is

With graduate studies on hold, Samantha will

also the sizable number of people who were

continue to lead Grassroots Volunteer Network

homeless before Katrina swept through Biloxi,

for the foreseeable future. She was disappointed

those for whom rebuilding does not exist.

that she not able to join her friends and former classmates at their recent 10th Reunion held in

Nine months later, Biloxi is slowly making

May at New Hampton School. There is important

progress. To volunteers like Samantha who arrived

work to be done elsewhere, however, as

last fall, the progress is measurable and encour-

Samantha continues the seemingly endless and

aging. The piles of debris are diminishing,

frequently rewarding work that is part of some-

electricity has been restored, and the prevailing

thing special, making a difference for the people

stench is disappearing. To those newly arrived

of East Biloxi as they struggle each day to regain

volunteers, the devastation still seems over-

their homes, their jobs, their lives, and their

whelmingly enormous. In a thank-you letter to

dignity in the fallout of nature’s fury.

New Hampton School, Samantha writes, “While most residents continue to live in temporary

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SPORTS

passion,

I N T E G R I T Y

By Derek Parker

The afternoon of Wednesday, February 15, was not at all unusual at New Hampton School.

Throngs of students, parents, teachers, and faculty families bundled in warm jackets, hats, and mit-

tens and crowded into the Merrill Lindsey Arena to cheer on the boys’ hockey team as they took on top-ranked Hebron Academy.

The crowd was boisterous as the Huskies took the ice and the battle began. Parents and teachers clapped and cheered every shot by senior forward Kenny Torsey and every save by post-graduate goalkeeper Joe Gauvin. Students shouted and rattled the boards to celebrate hard checks.

The pep band played spirited rock music at every stoppage of play. As the buzzer sounded and the teams shuffled off to the locker rooms for the first intermission, the crowd hurried out of the arena and into the Frederick Smith Gymnasium just in time for the opening tip-off of the boys’ varsity-A basketball team.

As the fans peeled off layers of wool and fleece, the Huskies traded lay-ups and rebounds with

It is a scene that is repeated several times each

the Tilton School Rams. It was a tough game for

winter as New Hampton fans find themselves

New Hampton, as the Rams came out strong

drawn to two games at the same time and split

and hung with the Huskies throughout most of

their time between their favorite teams. It doesn’t

the half. In the gymnasium, as in the rink, parents

matter if it is boys’ or girls’ hockey or basketball,

and teachers cheered and students shouted.

New Hampton fans turn out in unprecedented

Students pounded on five-gallon water bottles as

numbers to cheer on their winter teams.

improvised drums each time the visitors brought the ball up the court. The cacophony increased

But what is it about Husky basketball and hockey

in intensity as the Rams worked the ball around,

that inspires such fervent loyalty in Husky Nation?

trying to find a crack in the Husky defense.

When senior forward Radar Onguetou pulled

While the answer is complex, it can be boiled

down another New Hampton rebound, the

down to three main ingredients: passion,

pounding became frenzied. When senior guard

integrity, and success.

Brady Morningstar hit a key three-pointer at the buzzer to push New Hampton’s lead to seven, the pandemonium peaked. As the basketball players headed off to their respective locker rooms, the students and teachers pulled on hats and gloves and prepared to once again brave the cold as they headed back to the hockey rink.

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New Hampton’s basketball and hockey programs, while taking different paths to success over the last few years, have been remarkably successful because of the passion and integrity of coaches and players. While the basketball programs have seen three New England championships in

& success the last five years, the hockey teams have gone through a long and difficult rebuilding process.

Both programs, however, define success in ways far beyond a simple tally of wins and losses.

“Success is demonstrated by our effort and teamwork,” said boys’ basketball coach and athletic director Jamie Arsenault. “If our teams play hard and together, then we are successful. That goes for practices, games, and pickup games. With an unselfish attitude, we can concentrate on our team and team will always win against individuals.”

The boys’ varsity-A basketball team has firmly established itself as an elite program in the highly competitive New England Prep School Class A division. Each year, Arsenault’s squad features several D-1 college prospects and dozens of college scouts pass through New Hampton’s gymnasium. While the boys’ last championship came in 2001, they have played in the New England tournament each year against the best teams in the northeast.

Does the championship drought bother Arsenault?

“Our record speaks for itself, but there’s a more important measure of success,” Tilton said.

“My goals remain the same year in and year

“The questions that we have to ask ourselves

out,” he explained. “Play hard and play together.

are: did we reach our potential as student-

Winning takes care of itself when we play as

athletes and as a team, and did we contribute

hard as we can and play like a team.”

to making this a better community?”

Girls’ varsity basketball coach Mark Tilton could

This attitude is not held only by the coaches.

write a book on building a successful basketball

Kristen McWhirter, junior co-captain on the girls’

program. Since taking over the team three years

basketball team, defines success as “feeling

ago, Tilton’s girls have won two championships

good about the things you accomplished. We

and have moved up a division each year.

didn’t win the championship this year, but we

In 2004, they won the New England Class C

left everything out on the court in the game we

championship. In 2005, it was the Class B

lost. Success for the team is when you actually

championship. For the 2006 season, the Huskies

become a team.”

moved up to Class A and posted an impressive 19-4 record. While the season ended without a third championship, players and coaches are encouraged by the team’s progress and are excited to try again next year.

The New Hampton hockey teams have had a different type of success—success based on building the program and improving each year.

After five years of slow-but-steady growth, the boys’ team skated to a 12-15 record, their best record of the 21st century.

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facets of to New Hampton School life,” Perrotti said.

For the girls’ hockey team, just playing has made them successful over the last five years.

“We had a team of ten players and one goalie.

We went out and played against teams with twice as many players and stayed in the games,” coach Kerry Maher said. “Our team had so much heart and such a positive presence that it could not be broken.”

“These ten girls would go out onto the ice and give it their all, whether they were winning or losing,” Maher added. “The one thing I kept hearing from opposing coaches was that our “Our program was extremely successful this year.

team never game up, and they didn’t. No matter

In terms of wins and losses, the team carried the

what the score was, they played their hardest.”

momentum it gained last year and defeated several opponents the Huskies had been unable to conquer in previous years,” coach Mike Levine ’99 said. “The last few years for these boys were certainly a learning experience. Their spirits were uplifted after several disappointing seasons.”

winter success has been the passion and dedication that the athletes and coaches bring to their games. More than any other season, winter athletes define themselves by their winter sports.

While many of them play on fall and spring

“The program’s definition of success has changed

teams, it is their winter sport, whether basketball

dramatically over the last ten years,” coach Jaffrie

or hockey, that they consider their favorite sport.

Perrotti said. “In the past, success was defined simply by wins and losses. Since that time, there has been a gradual evolution in the program placing an emphasis on younger players with

Given the commitment to teamwork and the high levels of passion and dedication, being an athlete is no small feat.

strong characters and the ability to contribute

“I look for kids who are willing to listen and

to several areas of the school community.”

who want to work hard,” said Arsenault.

Levine agrees that wins and losses do not define success. “Regardless of wins and losses, if all members of the team learn what it takes to work hard, communicate, and unite for a common

“Obviously, kids must have skills, but I am also looking for kids who are just looking for an opportunity to get better and who are willing to be coached.”

goal, I feel they have taken steps toward being

All of the coaches agreed that a positive attitude

successful.”

and a genuine love for the game are character-

Levine and Perrotti are excited about the progress

istics that they look for in a potential player.

New Hampton’s boys’ hockey team has made

“The kids I’m interested in are not just basketball

and are enthusiastic about next year.

players,” Arsenault added. “They are students,

“We need to continue to attract young student athletes who will be with the school for several years and are willing to contribute in various

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One of the key ingredients in New Hampton’s

musicians, singers, and artists. I want kids who appreciate what New Hampton is all about.

When those kinds of kids come to New Hampton, we are all successful.”

F A C U LT Y P R O F I L E

SARAH ANDERSEN

Q : How did you get started in teaching?

A : I went to medical school for two-and-a-half years and decided I didn’t want the lifestyle of a doctor, but I really enjoyed the sciences and the human body. So I thought it would be fun to teach and instill that appreciation in high school students.

Q : Where did you study in college and what did you study there?

A : I went to Stanford University and my major was human biology, which is a mix of psychology and biology.

Q : What makes New Hampton School a special school?

A : The overall feel of the community makes it special. People truly like each other and truly enjoy living with one another.

Q : What is interesting about the NHS science program?

A : We have a great selection of electives. The people who teach them are very qualified and enjoy the material, so you can study a lot of subjects in depth at New Hampton as compared

USA. That experience opened the door for me to join the Women’s Professional Softball League (now the National Pro Fastpitch League) and play for the New England Riptide.

Q : What advice do you have for aspiring high school athletes?

A : It’s really simple: You have to love the game.

2002

Love it, breathe it, practice it, and never settle

B.A., STANFORD

for what you think is second best.

ACADEMIC ALL AMERICAN

Q : What do you do over the summer?

SUMMER 2002

A : Last summer I played softball. This summer

TEAM USA

I’ll become a mom.

(WOMEN’S SOFTBALL)

Q : New Hampton School has a new headmaster. What impact is this having on the school?

2002-2004 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

A : It’s giving us a new direction and a new focus

MEDICAL SCHOOL

on where we want to head in the years to come.

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

It is making us more cohesive. Before, we did our own thing, and now I feel we are more united.

2004-PRESENT

with other schools. Ecology, anatomy and

Q : What are you most excited about in New

NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL

physiology, geology, and sports medicine are

Hampton School’s future?

FACULTY

a few examples.

Q : What is your teaching philosophy?

A : It depends on the class. For seniors, I am trying to prepare them for college, prepare them

ANATOMY, PHYSICS

A : There are lots of things to be excited about!

We have a great foundation of caring for kids, students to become better.

Q : If you could share one story with the NHS

Conceptual Physics, a freshman course, I want

community, what would it be?

about how the world around them works.

A : So many things happen here every day.

Finding one New Hampton moment is hard. It is

Q : Sports have been a big part of your life.

a collection of moments: Working with students

Could you tell us about that?

in the dorm and seeing them finally understand.

A : Sports have made me who I am. I played college softball in the strongest American conference, which led to my trying out for the

RICE HOUSE DORMITORY

and I’m excited to build on that and push our

for a career and further study in college. For my students to develop an interest and curiosity

SOFTBALL, VOLLEYBALL

SUMMER 2005 NEW ENGLAND RIPTIDE

SUMMER 2006 MOTHERHOOD

Or seeing a girl who has never played softball get her first hit in a game. The sum collection of these things is why I teach.

Olympic team and spending a summer on Team

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F A C U LT Y

A b a l l a d f o r JACQUES

By Matthew Cheney

Director of Performing Arts

New Hampton School

& DIANE

I first met Jacques Finlay during the fall term of

was a good try, but not quite what we needed.

my freshman year at New Hampton in 1990,

Eventually, we started winning some games, and

when Jacques was both my Latin teacher and my

I even moved up to play forward, where, though

soccer coach. I was probably one of the worst

I never scored a goal, I did score quite a few

Latin students ever to graduate from New

assists. For someone who trips better than he

Hampton School, and I was certainly one of the

runs, this is an accomplishment, and that

worst soccer players, but nonetheless, Jacques to

accomplishment would never have been possi-

this day maintains that there is hope for me yet,

ble had Jacques not had the patience of a saint

and inevitably when he sees me walking around

with me, because I was so self-conscious about

campus he asks, “Quo vadis?” and I reply,

my lack of coordination that any sharp criticism

“Gesundheit.” He has a truly indomitable spirit.

would have caused me to give up.

When it became clear within the first term of my

Jacques was as patient with our mode of trans-

Latin studies that the declensions of nouns and

portation as he was with us. Being the bottom

the conjugations of verbs would forever remain

feeders of the athletic department, we were

mysteries to my impervious brain (“impervious”

given the least reliable transportation: a gasping,

comes from the Latin word for, well, impervi-

rasping, chugging, clanking, trembling mini-bus

ous), Jacques shifted our focus a bit to include

nicknamed The Toaster. Inevitably, it broke

not only grammar and vocabulary, but lots of

down. I remember sitting on the side of the road

history and culture, too, because those were

on the way home from a game at Brewster one

things that interested me. Eventually, we even

chilly autumn evening, just as I remember sitting

got to read parts of a play by Plautus. (One of

on the side of the road on the way home from a

the plays he wrote for Roman toddlers, I think,

game at just about everywhere. It was then that

the equivalent of a Latinized One Fish, Two Fish,

I learned Jacques had grown up in France, and

Red Fish, Blue Fish.) Jacques’s flexibility in the

it is to the Toaster that I owe my knowledge of

face of my stupidity and lethargy (from the late

French profanity.

Latin “lethargia”), his joyful ignoring of my ignorance, could be a sign of a congenital mental

I did not meet Jacques’s wife Diane until I

disorder, but I prefer to think of it as a kind of

returned to New Hampton as a faculty member.

friendliness, a politeness, a joy in humanity.

Diane and I both started teaching here in 1998, and we have always shared at least a few

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Speaking of joys in humanity, let’s talk about the

students—she taught them in her Advanced

Reserve Soccer teams of 1990 and 1991, which

Reading class while I had them for general

Jacques coached. We called ourselves Reverse

English. Many of Diane’s students have the same

Soccer, and I did my best to live up to that label

attitude toward reading and writing for English

during our first game, against White Mountain

class that I had toward grammar and vocabulary

School, I believe, when I was playing defense.

in Latin class, but as a young teacher I had

We lost the game 18-0, and I got so excited the

trouble knowing what to do with such students,

one time I got the ball that I couldn’t stop myself

because English is the subject I most love of any.

from shooting at the nearest goal: our own.

Diane taught me many approaches to working

Many coaches would have screamed at me and

with students who were less excited by English

belittled me, and perhaps I would have deserved

than I, and we even got a few people through

it, but Jacques merely told me my shot on goal

Shakespeare who had never read any Shakes-

peare, or much of anything else, in their lives.

around with great gusto and friendliness; Chutney,

If Jacques is a saint, Diane is a miracle worker.

who is neurotic; and Banshee, who is even more neurotic than Chutney. There are also billions

I could praise Diane’s teaching for hours and

of birds, all of them carefully fed from feeders

hours, but I’d rather tell stories about some of

scattered across the property. The crows are a bit

the things not everybody knows about her.

different from the other birds though, because

Jacques and Diane decided during my first year

they not only get peanuts to eat, but Diane talks

of teaching that an aspiring and struggling free-

to them.

lance writer such as myself should have a retreat in the middle of nowhere. Since they live in a

Yes, it’s time for the world to know that Diane

big farmhouse in Pike, New Hampshire (a town

Finlay talks to crows. Entire conversations. She

distinguished by the fact that it shares a sign

suggested that I should do the same, but the

with East Haverhill, New Hampshire), and since

crows were even less interested in my English

they love to travel, they asked me to house-sit

than most of my students.

for them during various vacations, during which time they hoped I would write great art. Pike is

There’s also a bear. He gets his own bird feeder,

a bit northeast of the middle of nowhere, but

because that way he leaves the other feeders

that was just fine with me.

alone. When Diane first told me to be sure to feed the bear, I was a bit…hesitant. Talking to

House-sitting for the Finlays is a marvelous

crows and feeding bears is not something I have

adventure. When I began, they had a dog named

been well trained for, despite living much of my

Hugo, a creature who believed as deeply in my

life in rural New Hampshire. Nonetheless, I

potential as did Jacques, although Hugo couldn’t

made sure every day that the bear’s feeder was

have cared less about my skill with Latin. You

full, and every morning when I went out to

see, I am not a dog person. Hugo, however,

check, it had been emptied. (Thankfully, I never

decided from the moment he met me that I

saw the bear. I doubt I would have known how

was definitely a Hugo person, and he was happy

to talk to him any more than I did the crows.)

to train me how to be a better one (it mostly involved dog treats and going in and out of the

I could mention so much more. I could talk

house 30 times every day). We came to enjoy

about the books Jacques has shared with me

each other’s company quite a bit—he put up

over the years, I could talk about Diane’s

with my endless typing, and I put up with his

sewing, I could say how I owe my passion for

breath—and the day I learned he had passed

the movie Paris, Texas to Jacques and my knowl-

away was a very sad one indeed; the many

edge of Pike society to Diane (oh yes, there is

photos of Hugo adorning the house in Pike still

Pike society). I could say many things, but I’d

bring a wistful smile to my face, because his

rather just say this: I will miss seeing them on

intution was correct: I was most certainly a

campus every day. It sounds like a cliché, but

Hugo person.

this time it’s true—New Hampton will not be the same without them. I know I will visit the house

Hugo was not the only animal at the Finlays’

in Pike many more times, but nonetheless, the

house. There are the cats—Bandit, who is miss-

Finlays are a vital part of what makes New

ing an eye and a leg from a hunting accident

Hampton a special place. Quo vadis, indeed.

(yes, he was shot) but who nonetheless hops

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CLASS NOTES left: New Hampton alumni gathered at Christmas in Boston! Pictured from left to right re PJ Hunt ’89 and wife Jen, Alison Kirk ’90 and husband Stephen, Jenny (girlfriend of John Kelley), and John Kelley ’90.

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1956

Congratulations to Robert Leonard of Keene, NH, on his 92nd birthday. He writes that he is “physically a bit worn out but mentally top notch.”

Edward Whanghee Ghang, Sr. recently contacted the school.

“My wife, Mary, and I returned to our native country, Korea, in July of 2003 right after I retired from working on Saipan. We’re currently residing here in South Korea and enjoying retirement immensely.”

1937

Hockey player Dick North then (as No.16) and now.

In Lawrenceville, Georgia, Fred Newman continues to play “more therapeutic than competitive” golf.

Fred and Eva celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in January, and the couple spends as much time as possible with their far-flung six children, 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. One son-inlaw and a grandson have been in Iraq and a granddaughter teaches school in Saipan. Fred and his wife Eva are very active, entertaining with “Songs and Serious Nonsense” at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, churches, and private parties.

1941

Feb. 1946 ▲

▼ Feb. 2006

“Totally retired,” writes John J. Gilbert, Jr. from Ithaca, New York, where he has lived since 1997.

John graduated from Cornell University in February 1949 and is presently serving as Class President of the Cornell Class of 1949.

1946

Dick North was awarded a trophy by the Dawson City Hockey Association commending him as “Still Getting Up for Games, Oldest Player, Dawson City Old Timers Hockey Tournament, 2006.” Dick writes, “I never really thought much of how old I am until I ran across a photo taken exactly 60 years ago when I played defense for the New Hampton Junior Varsity team in 1946.” Dick has another book coming out soon. It is entitled Sailor on Snowshoes and is about his following Jack London’s trail.

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James Butler is making the most of retirement. He divides his time between homes in Venice, Florida, and the Poconos, and enjoys visiting his daughters in Manhattan and New York State. He was sorry to miss the 50th Reunion of his class.

think of Bud Moore! Whatta guy!

Say hello and give my warmest regards and the best of everything to him (and Jinga) for me.”

1966

After finishing his Ph.D. at Brown University and serving 24 years as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer in Beijing, Hong Kong, Rangood, Tel Aviv, and a variety of other posts, Chris Szymanski founded the Artley Group, which assists U.S. corporations in the greater China market. He “commutes” to China from his home in Sarasota, Florida.

1969

1963

Bill Turville writes from Massachusetts, “I am still trying to do as much sculpture/drawing/art teaching as possible, but I am swamped right now with a lot of architecture projects. I am practicing architecture as a sole practitioner here in Arlington (additions/renovations/ new construction, historic work, commercial, institutional and residential; interiors; fine art; etc.). l have recently shown my work at Brickbottom Gallery/Brickbottom Open Studios in Somerville, have a piece currently in the Art Museum Complex in Duxbury, teach kids sculpture in Concord, Massachusetts, at Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts and (through the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton) taught Brockton elementry school children during Spring Break 2005 and have been showing my work also through both Emerson Umbrella and the Concord (MA) Art Association.” Bill was unable to attend NHS’ Holiday Celebration at the Science Museum in December, but offered these remarks about the IMAX film Antarctica “[brrrrr], I hope everyone has seen March of the Penguins!!!” He adds, “I often

Henry Goode has been named Deputy Director of the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development. His responsibilities include the division budget, internal operations, and coordination with outside contractors. Henry formerly was chief of administrative support for the Division of Economic Development. He holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership.

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Our sympathies are extended to John Horton of Clinton Township, Michigan, whose remarkable father died in February at the age of 91.

John writes, “He was a U.S. Coast Guard licensed ocean captain from World War II’s end to the time of his death. He sailed as captain only two trips after receiving his license, then worked in the Marine Department of Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company until he retired with 35 years of work credited to his retirement (this included credit for time in WWII). He was recognized for bringing high standards for safety to the Great Lakes bulk cargo fleet.”

left: Peter and Cary Allen ’88 are the parents of Odin, who was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 2005; Cait, who is now 3 years old; and Vanessa, now 10.

right: Vivian and Steven Moeglein ’94 at their wedding in Stevensville, Maryland.

1976

1983

1991

“Thirty years have passed quickly,” writes Neil Samuels. “I’ve been married for almost 24 of them and have two sons—one (Benjamin) a freshman at Tufts University, the other (Oliver) a high school sophomore.” Neil and his wife Brooke and their family live in Doyleston, Pennsylvania. Neil is a 1980 graduate of Vassar College. “I make my living as a creative director at a marketing firm but spend most of my time trying to reclaim America from the fundamentalists and conservatives. I’m chair of the local Democratic committee and deputy chair fo the county.” Anyone interested in politics will want to visit Neil’s website, www.NeilSamuels. com or http://neilsamuels.blogspot. com! “I know New Hampton prepared us all to ‘be the change you wish to see in the world’,” he adds.

Bob Vetromile lives in Rhode Island with his wife, Beth, and their three children, ages 10, 6 and 5. Bob still plays hockey once a week, and he would love to hear from Rich Ryan.

Brad Ingermann is Vice President of Dimension Z Golf, Inc. He recently wrote to fill his old school in on the last seven years of his life: “I married Mariann Barlow of Exeter, New Hampshire, in 1999.

We celebrated the birth of our first son (Collin Robert) in 2000, followed by the birth of our second son (Garret Donald) in late 2001.

We recently decided to try for a girl to balance out the family, and were lucky enough to get a baby girl (Briann Sebec) on February 1, 2006. We continue to live in Arvada, Colorado, right at the base of the great Rocky Mountains. I hope that everyone reading this is doing well. You can email me at bingermann@dimensionz.com.”

Laurie Vereen lives in Naples, Florida, and invites friends visiting southwest Florida to call her. As an additional enticement, she mentions that she has a motorcycle!

1985

Anna Prinitzer Perry currently lives in Old Town, Maine, and is pursuing a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Her husband is a nursing student at Husson College. The Perrys have two children: Lucas, 8, and Cathleen, 5.

Katherine Distler Pugliesi loves her life in St. Croix, where she and her husband have owned a very successful restaurant for nine years. Their son Dominic is almost five. Katherine’s husband competes in half-iron man triathlons and has encouraged her to join him; she says she is “breaking into sprints.”

The Pugliesi family is traveling a lot this year to California and New England, but were delighted to host a visit from Shari Lichter Philipps to celebrate a special birthday.

1977

Peter Vairo’s oldest daughter, Logan, celebrated her Sweet 16 birthday with a party at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadow-Corona Park.

Peter and his wife Felilia recently visited Hawaii.

1980

Tom Bryson lives with his wife Margaret in Toronto, Canada, where he designs software platforms for a Global Financial Services company.

1982

Mike Gallagher says hi to Tony Reid, Trip Giovanella, Mike Kasner, and all the teammates of the 1981-1982 hockey team. Good memories of a great year!

1989

Chris Daikos has been accepted to the University of Washington’s Danforth Program of Education Leadership and Policy Studies.

He will complete his Principal Credentials while working towards his Doctorate in Education.

Baby Briann Sebec Ingermann

Joseph Plaia, Jr. has returned to New Hampshire after five years in New York City. Currently living in Portsmouth with his daughter Catherine (Cat), JP Jr. is attending law school.

1994

Valerie Fischler graduated in 1998 from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in English and has established a successful career as an artist. Valerie has exhibited extensively throughout the Northeast and other parts of the U.S. Since her recent move to Denver, Colorado, she has been working with Chuck Forsman at the University of Colorado at Boulder Graduate School of Fine Arts.

She has shown both privately and publicly, most notably in the International Fringe Arts Festival in Boulder, Colorado. She is planning an exhibition this spring at the Imperato Gallery in Baltimore, Maryland.

Stephen Bentfield ’91 holds his infant son, Jack, on his shoulders. Jack was born on Super Bowl Sunday, February 6, 2005, just 15 minutes before kick-off.

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Goalie Mandy Cronin ’98 of the Toronto Aeros (left) poses with teammates Amanda Barre, Alison Edgar, fellow goalie Nic, and a little Quebecois named Julie.

above: Taylor Heal ’95 and

1995

1997

Mackenzie Daly are planning

Congratulations to Taylor Heal on his engagement to Mackenzie Daly of Stonington, Connecticut. The couple is planning a September 16 wedding. Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree in economics and entrepreneurial studies from Babson College in 1999. He is currently employed by Brooks Systems, LLC in New London, CT, as a sales development manager.

His fiancée is a healthcare consultant employed by PricewaterhouseCoopers in Hartford. She is a 1998 graduate of Quinnipiac College and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Colorado.

Gretchen Leisenring is living in Hawaii. “My time at New Hampton is more special to me than all four years in college. I think I probably learned more about myself and what I wanted to do with my life there as well (I was discouraged of that in college and then had to remember what I originally knew…go figure…30 grand later).

I am actually living on Maui in Hawaii and have been for the last four years. I am singing in a band I created called Lucid Fusion; we play jazz, funk, hip-hop and original music. I have been doing this for a living ever since I got out here. I surf when the waves are up...it’s a pretty good life. Nancy Collins was living out here a couple of years ago for a little while, I heard, but we missed each other by a couple of weeks.” Gretchen is planning to attend the 10th Reunion next year and hopes most the class will be there, too.

a September 16 wedding.

1996 Little Anthony Javier Labanda arrived at 2:49 a.m. on February 21, 2006, weight 5 pounds, 14 ounces. His mom is Nancy Davis Labanda ’96.

Mom, Dad (John), and little Anthony live in Manassas Park, Virginia.

Maddie and Emma Sindoni, daughters of Mark and Caryl Goldstein Sindoni ’96

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Deeply touched by the devastation and misery caused by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf States, Samantha Brann volunteered for several weeks in Biloxi, Mississippi, where she was appointed Katrina Program Coordinator. Among many other actions, in November she implemented an Lakes Region area-wide clothing drive and was successful in returning to Mississippi with numerous boxes of warm clothing for the victims, many of whom were still living in tents.

Caryl Goldstein Sindoni is very disappointed to be unable to attend the 10th reunion this year; she and her husband Mark will be in Brazil attending a wedding in which Mark is a member of the bridal party. The Sindoni family welcomed a new addition on July 25, 2005: Madelyn Celia Sindoni.

Being at home with Maddie and Emma, now 4, keeps Caryl very busy. Emma attends preschool now and Caryl enjoys observing her intellectual growth and helping her learn.

Molly Schiot is a filmmaker living in Los Angeles. Check out her website at www.mollyandmariah.com.

1998

Dean Jonann Torsey received this message from Patricia Ditolvo, “This is Patricia, your ‘daughter’ from Brazil in the fall of 1998…

I am now an architect, with a degree from the best architecture school in all Latin America. (As you can see, I’m very proud of this achievement!) Life here is really good. I’ve been working with my father, who is a civil engineer, and we have an apartment building called New Hampton, named after the school. I have a boyfriend, with whom I’ve been going out for over four years, maybe soon we will even get married!… I really miss you, Ms. Torsey, and there

isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t use something I learned at NHS, in every aspect of my life.

Thanks again for everything and for making me a better person.

Um Beijo, Patrícia.”

Jarred E. Cowart still lives in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, where he works full-time at the Inner Harbour with children 6 to 12 years old and goes to school full-time. He anticipates graduating in 2006 from the Morehouse School of Divinity with a Master of Divinity degree.

Mandy Cronin is now starting goalie for the Toronto Aeros. She writes, “It will totally depend on if I keep playing well, but I have been at the top of my game so far this season, so they just decided to call off the rotation and stick with me. According to my dad, (he’s my personal statistician) and the NWHL website (www.nwhlhockey.com) I am now 4th in the league for goaltenders with a 2.70 GAA (Goals Against Avg) and a 91.5% Save Avg (.915).

Also I was named a star of two games (one was vs. my old team, the Lightning, and the other game was against Brampton, which was televised!) and was given MVP of another (at an outreach game up north vs. Oakville). Looks like making the change from the Lightning to the Aeros was a smart decision after all!”

Jason Montanaro writes, “I finally moved back to the East Coast from Montana after realizing Mullets really aren’t my style. Spent the summer on Cape Cod (Wellfleet), where my family manages pristine oceanfront cottages (www.wellfleetbythesea.com). I didn’t realize how much I missed the New England until I came back here, and I now know that this is where

left: Jordan Kaufmann ’99

Bernard Robinson ’00 with the Finlays.

I’ll be (at least for a long time).

Billy (William Schwidder ’98) is holding it down out West in California and is quite the professional. New Hampton was a really fun time for me, and I regret losing connections with a lot of the people I met there, so anyone who wants to email me and reconnect, please feel free.”

Scott Maxwell has completed his Master in Special Education degree.

He loves his work and is doing well in his teaching career.

1999

Gussy Kilmer is a nursing student at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. She is in her junior year and on the Dean’s List.

Remembering Gussy’s sartorial flare, it’s difficult to envision her in a nurse’s uniform!

Jordan Kaufman wrote in December.

“I am a Real Estate broker and was fortunate enough to have recently been nominated for the 2005 Rookie Retail Investment Sales Broker of the Year, awarded by the Chicago Association of Realtors.”

He added, “One thing is for sure, my three years at New Hampton were the most special three years of my life (better than college). I have such fond memories of friends, coaches, teachers, mentors that I carry with me and guide me everyday. It has been too long since I have been back and I would love to join in on one of the upcoming reunions, and I would very much like to meet our new headmaster.

All my best wishes to everyone in the New Hampton community during this holiday season, especially Mrs. Berry.”

Sincere sympathy is extended to Robbie Reynolds, his brother Jason ’00, sister Katie ’02, and mom Kim in the loss of their father/husband on October 23, 2005. Robbie and Jason live in Raynham, Massachusetts.

Sabina Bischin writes from Idaho, “I have not had the chance to hold an issue of The Hamptonia in my hands in more than a year, but I have finally looked at the 2005 Fall issue online. It’s nice to hear what other classmates have accomplished since graduation. I would personally like to congratulate Derek Forrest on his first Emmy. Great job, Derek! I am proud of you! I wish we still emailed each other but, somehow, we lost track of email addresses. An alumna of the New Hampton School Ski Team, I now live in Sun Valley, Idaho, a very prestigious and sunny ski resort.

I am now the Administrative Assistant for a fractional ownership private residence club at the base of the mountain. I have lived here for over two years and enjoy the powder very much. I remain in very close touch with my best friend, Alice Milu, who by the way is married and living in Aspen, Colorado, with her wonderful hubby.

I hope all my 1999 classmates are doing well—maybe we can all get together for our 10th Reunion!

Good old times at New Hampton School! You all can remember it!”

2000

Bernard Robinson invited his former teacher, Mrs. Diane Finlay, and Mr. Finlay, to watch him play for the Charlotte Bobcats against the Celtics. The Finlays visited with him prior to the game and shared many memories and laughs about his time at New Hampton School.

He is doing very well, says hello to all, and hopes to visit NHS some

day. Attached are two photos of Bernard with each of us, taken at the Four Seasons Hotel—quite a change from Draper dorm.

First Lt. Alicia Burrows is currently stationed with the U.S. Army at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq.

The recipient of the 2000 Meservey Medal, Alicia continued her education at Colby College, bringing not only her academic prowess but also her basketball ability to the college where she played as No. 12 for the Colby White Mules. She graduated from Colby in 2004.

2001

Jacob Heal won the New Hampshire Idol Competition on July 1.

Jake was one of ten finalists competing for the honor in the contest sponsored by radio station WLNH of Laconia, NH. The judges commended Jake for his “great control, and deep and powerful voice.”

In addition to the cash prize he received for winning the New Hampshire Idol Competition, the big prize for Jake is the opportunity to record a demo with Virgin Records!

During his four years at New Hampton School, Jake was deeply involved in the school’s performing arts, participating in plays, music concerts, and dance productions.

Among other theatrical performance on the McEvoy stage, Jacob is remembered for his humorous portrayal of Mr. Bumble in “Oliver!” as well as his role as the scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz.” He was a soloist at Graduation and worked with the summer program Performance PLUS. Following his graduation from NHS, Jake worked, studied and performed in San Francisco and New York City.

Alicia Burrows ’00

Jacob Heal ’01

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CLASS NOTES

2002

Rashad McCants ’02

Cassie Plourde ’02

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Rashad McCants is playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After a recent game against the Boston Celtics, Rashad caught up with Jamie and Lara Arsenault, and their children Ryder and Dempsey.

“Rashad seems like he is enjoying things and it was wonderful to see him!” Lara reports. Rashad formerly played for the North Carolina Tar Heels with NHS roommate and teammate, Wes Miller. Wes Miller’s smart play and hard work for the Tar Heels was the subject of a feature in the December 17 edition of the News Observer. Wes’ 3-pointer helped clinch a 75-63 win over Saint Louis. Going into the game against Santa Clara, he averaged 6.7 points per game, most of which came from behind the 3-point arc, and played an average of 18 minutes per game. Wes spent a year on scholarship at James Madison, before transferring to UNC Chapel Hill where, under NCAA rules, he was required to sit out the 2003-2004 season. Those who know Wes won’t be surprised to learn he worked hard at every practice, perfecting his defensive technique and increasing his speed. After most of the national title squad’s top scorers left, Wes realized that he would have to work even harder. He spent his summer practicing four hours a day.

Cassie Plourde has spent the last four years studying Psychology and Education Studies at New England College in Henniker. While there, she has focused on Elementary and Special Education. Cassie has served on the Campus Activities Board, was and R.A. in her junior year and has participated as a Mentor in the “Friends” program.

In May she will be graduating and is contemplating going on for her master’s degree. In her spare time

she enjoys spending time with her fiancé David C. Prescott. An April 21, 2007 wedding is being planned.

John Naparlo is making a name for himself in music circles; it’s Johnny Napp! He is a country music performer. Check him out online at http://www.johnnynapp.com/home. html

of the sponsors (the sponsor’s son goes to school with Steve at Lynn).

Steve is striving for a 3.0 this semester. And, he’s even thinking about going to grad school. We’ll see…but I just wanted you and the NHS community to know what a great job you all did to encourage and nurture our son along the way.

It’s been a journey! Happy trails to you, keep smiling!”

2003

Sean Smith and 2002 graduate Mike Malvesti, along with three others, have been named captains of the 2006 Bentley College Football Team. Sean was also selected to Northeast-10 Football All Conference First Team—Defense (Safety) and to New England Sports Writers Division II-III Football Team.

2004

Meghan Cervini has completed her sophomore year at Maine College of Art in Portland, Maine, which she loves, and has declared photography as her major.

News of Steve Larkin was submitted by his parents, Stephanie and Steven Larkin, who write, “He is back at Lynn University and really enjoying himself. Presently, he is taking a business communications course and it’s a review of grammar and he says all that he learned at the Carroll School and NHS are ‘coming together.’ He is playing intramurals and getting involved a little bit in school ‘happenings’; he is in charge of fund-raising for Relay for Life, and he is using the skills he learned with Mrs. Berry and Habitat… The past two years he has skied on a team (one celebrity, one Special Olympian, and four other skiers) to raise money for Special Olympics in the San Francisco area. It’s an all expense paid trip provided by one

In February, eight members of the New Hampton School family gathered at Northeastern University in Boston to watch Gabe Chami, now at James Madison University, play against Northeastern. Gwen Randall of the NHS Business Office and Julie Randall ’07 drove to Boston with NHS Switchboard Operator Gretchen Gilpatric. They met Kendra Gilpatrick ’02, Krystin Hickey ’05, Kristen Casadona ’05, Lauren Casadona ’04, and Kasia Bezosnka ’04 and went together to the game to cheer Gabe on.

Gabe was very happy to see his old friends from New Hampton.

Returning to the McEvoy Theater stage in February to reprise their “Billy Jean” number were Alicia Hammond, currently a sophomore at Mt. Holyoke College, and Chelsea Graham, a sophomore at Simmons College. The two performed as guest artists during NHS’s Winter Dance Concert. This summer Chelsea will go to China for six weeks to study traditional Chinese medicine; during the school year, she has been volunteering at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

Gloria Kobb writes from Australia, “A quick, little update on my whereabouts and what-abouts!

After graduating in 2004, I spent a year at home mostly catching up

right: Hye Soon Shin ’97 and 1999 Classmates Jong-khuan Baek and Mark Im were among the New Hampton School family members gathered for a reception in Soeul in February during a visit there

by NHS Trustee Pete Galletly ’73 and Director of Development Sandy Colhoun.

with my family, but also doing some volunteer work. I spent three months volunteering as a tutor at a local orphanage teaching kids aged 6 to 16. It was challenging but extremely exciting and gratifying.

After that I reunited with my third grade teacher (who now teaches 5th grade) and volunteered as her teaching assistant at the international school for six months. None of my friends could understand why I would possibly want to spend my year off in a school! I, on the other hand, couldn’t have asked for a better experience; rather than scaring me off from my childhood dream of becoming a teacher, it solidified it and made me all the more anxious. In June I was accepted to the University of Newcastle in Australia where I am now studying towards my Bachelor of Arts/Primary Teaching. Australia is lovely, warm (although I must admit I miss the foliage and SNOW of NH), beautiful, and the people are friendly and laid back. University life is enjoyable—NHS obviously did a good job of preparing me for all the different aspects of it! In short, I am happy, healthy, and warm!”

NHS alumnae Ashley Clark ’04 and Kelly Williams ’02 were part of the Plymouth State University’s women’s rugby team that recently traveled to California to play for the Women’s Rugby Collegiate Division II National Championship. PSU placed second in the nation despite having the first ranked seed. Ashley writes, “Mrs. Diane Finlay from New Hampton was in California at the time and came to watch and support Kelly and me. She brought signs that read ‘NHS loves you’ and ‘Go Ashley & Kelly.’ It certainly made our day!” Ashley also skis for the Plymouth State Ski Team, while Kelly was captain of both

the women’s rugby team and the women’s hockey team.

Amanda Herman transferred this year from Washington and Jefferson College to Granite State College, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in History. A year ago, she is also became engaged to Nathan Adams (a graduate from Bentley), and the couple is planning a fall wedding. “Some more big news,” Amanda writes, “Our baby daughter, Isabella Annette Adams, was born July 7, 2006 at 8:51 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs 13 ounces, and was 21 inches long. I couldn’t be prouder.”

2005

Jamey Watkins is doing well at Colby-Sawyer College. Although he finds it challenging, it is also lots of fun. He is happy to be close enough to home to be able to visit on weekends (“laundry in tow, of course,” his mom writes). He has remained in touch with friends Jonah Hanowitz, Travis Williams, Nick Robillard, and others.

Krystin Hickey, a freshman at Wheaton College, was honored with New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Rookie-of-the-Year and AllConference awards during a postseason meeting at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). “Krystin is the first Wheaton basketball player to have recorded rookieof-the-year laurels and the first women’s hoops player in 10 seasons to earn all-conference accolades.

She is also the school’s first player since the 1994-95 season to have earned a major conference award.

The freshman forward turned in arguably one of Wheaton’s top first-year performances in program history, completing the season with

368 points, which stands first among freshmen and ninth overall in the school’s annals. She led the team in scoring 10 times, including a 15-point showing her second career game against Elms College in the Blazers Invitational, ultimately leading to her being named the most valuable player and to the all-tournament team. Hickey leads all NEWMAC freshmen in scoring average (14.2), field goals (145) and steals (57) while placing second in rebounding (5.8) and free throw shooting (.762). Overall, she stands fifth in scoring and free throw shooting, sixth in steals and eighth in field goal percentage.

Hickey made 19 consecutive free throws during a 10-game stretch from January 21 through February 14. Starting in all of Wheaton’s 26 games, Hickey contributed doublefigure scoring in 19 of those contests, including a season-best 24 points in the Lyons’ upset victory over conference leader Springfield College on February 18. She posted a pair of double-double performances and scored 20 or more points on six occasions. Hickey’s 145 field goals are tied for eighth in program history. Hickey led the Lyons to their most wins since the 1999-2000 season, as Wheaton registered a 14-12 overall record and 6-7 NEWMAC mark. The Blue and White finished seventh in the regular season standings before falling to Mount Holyoke College in the conference tournament.

Wheaton began the season winners in five of its first six games.”

Isabella Annette Adams

Congratulations to former NHS faculty members, Eric Nygaard and Katrina Brown Nygaard, on the birth of their first son, Theo.

CLASS NOTES REPORTS NEWS OF ALUMNI/AE, FORMER FACULTY/STAFF, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL FAMILY. WE WELCOME SUBMISSIONS FOR PUBLICATION. EMAIL NEWS TO alumni@newhampton.org

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IN MEMORIAM

1938

Dave Heald of Elkin, New Hampshire, a true

Inc., a non-profit publicity firm,

Hopkinton and Peter of New Haven,

son of New Hampshire, died on

under then-Governor Hugh Gregg,

CT He leaves eight grandchildren

February 20, 2006, succumbing to

appearing extensively on radio and

and four great-grandchildren.

complications from pneumonia.

television shows promoting the state.

He even brought snow to Puerto Rico

New Hampton School lost a dear

Dave was born in 1919 in Milford,

where a “Snow Princess” was chosen.

friend and loyal alumnus with the

the son of Emory D. Heald and

In 1956, Dave joined R.P. Burroughs

passing of David Heald, Class of

Alice Lawrence. He grew up in

in the retirement plan business.

1938. To say that David Heald

Milford and Nashua, graduating

lived life to the fullest is an under-

from Nashua High School in 1937.

Subsequent to that, Dave took his

statement at best. He was a man of

He attended The New Hampton

marketing and sales skills to the

enviable integrity with an enormous

School in New Hampton for a

Putnam Group of Mutual Funds in

commitment to family, friends and

post-graduate year, graduating in

Boston, becoming the national sales

service to others, who possessed an

1938. From New Hampton, Dave

manager for the fund group. While

energy which would exhaust most

followed his father and enrolled

at Putnam, he became famous for

people decades younger. In addition

at Dartmouth College in Hanover,

his passion for lobster clambakes

to serving on New Hampton

class of 1942. During his Dartmouth

by serving them to investment pro-

School’s Board of Trustees, he was

years, he was active in the Dart-

fessionals across the country. In his

the Commencement Speaker in both

mouth Outing Club and served

later years at Putnam, he developed

1953 and 1979, a charter member

as Hutmaster at Mt. Moosilauke.

a “boot camp” for training investment

of the school’s Alumni Council, a

professionals, held at his cottage on

devoted participant at reunions and

With World War II fast approach-

Pleasant Lake in Elkins. Other than

other events, including the NHS

ing, Dave took senior exams early

a relatively short time away from

Golf Classic and NHS at the Boston

and graduated in December 1941,

Putnam, he was with them for nearly

Pops. During the school’s last capi-

enlisting in the U.S. Army. Before

40 years.

tal effort, David provided the funds

heading to war, he married Jane

necessary to create and name the

Winey, whom he met at Colby Junior

Dave was a former trustee of The

Heald College Counseling Room

College in New London. During

New Hampton School and endowed

in the Academic Research Center.

the war, he served as an instructor

the Heald College Resource Center

He was also the first alumnus to

at the Bakers and Cooks School,

there. He was active in Dartmouth

contribute books to the school’s

and was a mess sergeant in France.

College alumni activities, serving as

new library and has continued to

president of his alumni class of 1942

do so on a regular basis.

Following the war, Dave returned

and chairman of many reunions.

to Hanover to manage the Hanover

David’s intuitive insight, eagerness

Inn from 1946 to 1948. While in

Dave was well known for his

for learning, quiet humility, and

Hanover, he advanced the Ford

culinary skills. His famous bean-

Yankee work ethic served him well

Sayer ski program for area youth.

hole beans, lobster clambakes and

throughout his entire life. He

When the state of New Hampshire

traditional July 4th poached salmon

understood that wisdom and kind-

wanted to develop Mount Sunapee

with new potatoes and fresh peas

ness are as important as ambition

into a ski resort, Dave left Hanover

were all classic Dave Heald pre-

and intellect. He was completely

to develop the area and become

sentations. He had many other

devoted to his family, and a good

the first manager of the Mount

interests, including woodworking,

friend with a flair for the culinary

Sunapee State Park, leading that to

furniture making, watercolor paint-

arts. His dry humor and keen wit

become a premier ski and summer

ing and the history of railroading,

were in part the result of his

park. He was famous for his

as well as being a voracious reader

voracious love of the written word.

mountain-top clambakes and

of American history.

His life and his legacy of love and

fireworks held in the summers.

support for the school he attended Dave is survived by his wife of 65

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Dave left the park in 1952 to become

years, Jane, of Elkins; their children,

the head of pubic relations and

Dave of Riverwoods, IL, Ed of

tourism for This Is New Hampshire

Carlisle, MA, Sally Winship of

for only one year is an inspiration to us all. He is missed by many, our forever friend of New Hampton School.

1942

Robert A. Phillips of Saratoga Springs and Kattskill

On January 12 Cindy Buck traveled

Bay, New York, died on January 1,

to Saratoga Springs, New York, to

2006, after a period of declining

speak at Bob Phillips memorial

health. He was 81 years old.

service. She shared these thoughts with the many people in attendance

Bob was born March 20, 1924,

who loved and admired this amaz-

in Schenectady, New York, and

ing man:

attended the city schools there.

After his graduation from New

“Each of us has our own memories

Hampton School, he served in the

of Bob—to me he was a man of

U. S. Army Signal Corps in Germany

incredible vision, compassion, and

in World War II and was discharged

generosity.

with the grade of Master Sergeant.

Later, he attended and graduated

“Bob was a loyal New Hampton

from Lehigh University and Rens-

alumnus who attended many of his

selear Polytechnic Institute.

school’s reunion celebrations over

“Bob was determined that his phil-

the years. In appreciation of the

anthropic efforts would one day

He was Manager of Analytical

New Hampton teachers and coach-

make a difference in a place which

Engineering at the General Electric

es who made a positive difference

had made a difference in his own

Company in Schenectady for 25

in his life, he made a substantial

life. He told me he wanted to set

years of his 38 years service.

gift in support of our school’s

an example, to let others know that

capital needs. New Dorm 1 became

they could do the same… a senti-

He served on the Schenectady

Phillips House through Bob’s

ment expressed with Bob’s charac-

Building Codes Committee. He was

thoughtful and generous plan to

teristic humility.

a Cubmaster in Pack 1, a District

make a tangible difference in New

Training Commissioner for the Cub

Hampton’s future.

“At New Hampton School, Bob’s vision and generosity have made

Scouts and served as an Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 18. Since

“In subsequent years, Bob’s philan-

more than one dream come true

1999 Bob had lived, with his wife

thropic interests would be consis-

and New Hampton is forever

of 33 years, in the retirement

tently directed in support of New

a better place because of him.

community of Prestwick Chase at

Hampton School. He served as

Robert Phillips is a rare gift, an

Saratoga and served as Chair of the

Alumni Fund Chair for three years

inspiration to us all and, most

Resident Council there in 2003. At

and most recently created The

importantly to me, a dear, dear

the time of his death, Mr. Phillips

Robert A. Phillips Scholarship Fund,

friend. I miss him.”

was Chair of the Alumni Fund at

which he described as a scholar-

New Hampton School and was a

ship for scholars, a way to offer a

generous support of his alma mater.

bright student in need the unique opportunities of a New Hampton

He is survived by his wife, Donna

education.

E. D. Phillips, and a son, Richard Hayes Phillips of Canton, New

“Bob articulated his philosophy of

York. A daughter, Pamela Jane

philanthropy quite succinctly: He

Proctor, a sister, Eleanor Phillips

commented that growing up in the

Hutt, and a brother, Frank Dewey

era of the Great Depression taught

Phillips, Jr, predeceased him.

him to save. ‘I was taught to save for a rainy day,’ he told me, ‘but

In his memory, the Robert A. Phillips

it never rained on me, and I found

Scholarship has been established at

myself in a position to make a

New Hampton School.

difference in a charitable way.’

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IN MEMORIAM

1937

safety. He transferred to the Marine

Reserve until his official mandatory

Robert C. Mason

Corps and was discharged as a first

retirement at age 60. He had

of Exeter, New Hampshire, former-

lieutenant in 1958.

achieved the rank of Major USAF,

ly of Hancock, New Hampshire,

Retired.

and Greenwich, Connecticut, died

David worked for federal air safety

April 22, 2006, at the age of 88.

agencies for 31 years, beginning as

For 35 years, Bob was a claims

an air traffic controller and retiring

approver at New England Mutual

Born in Waterville, Maine, he spent

in 1990 as chief of the operational

Life where he earned the distinction

his early years in Winthrop and

factors division of the National

of Certified Life Underwriter. For

Damariscotta Mills, where he

Transportation Safety Board. He

24 years, he drove a school bus for

established a long relationship with

received numerous awards from

nursery school children in Melrose

St. Patrick’s Church. He attended

the NTSB for improving safety in

and surrounding communities.

St. John’s Prep prior to his year

the nation’s airspace. After retiring

at New Hampton School. He was

from the government, David joint-

1954

a graduate of the University of

ed Mitre Corporation, a McLean

George L. Seldon

Pennsylvania Wharton School of

systems engineering research and

of Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachu-

Business.

development center, where he was

setts, died November 22, 2005.

a member of the technical staff He started flying at the age of 16

developing programs to improve

and, after World War II, he flew for

federal air and airport safety. He

37 years for Eastern Air Lines.

retired a second time in 2002 and

He loved his retreat time in Walpole

moved to Florida in 2004.

and Christmas Cove each summer

1951

with his family. His leisure pastimes

Robert T. Smith

included boating, art and antiques,

of Melrose, Massachusetts, died

which he bought at area auctions.

August 31, 2005.

He had an avid interest in the study of finance and shared his knowledge

Born in Everett in 1934, he was

with family and friends.

raised in Melrose and graduated from New Hampton School. He

1951

attended Tufts and Northeastern

David R. Kelley

University.

of Homosassa, Florida, formerly of Arlington, Virginia, died of cancer

In November of 1952, Bob enlisted

September 25, 2005, at the age of 72.

in the Massachusetts Air National Guard 102nd Combat Support

Born in Poughkeepsie, New York,

Squadron. He continued as a

he grew in Connecticut and spent

member of the US Air Force Reserve

his summers at Little Squam Lake

as a liaison officer between the

in Holderness, New Hampshire.

Air Force Academy and many

After graduating from New Hampton

New England area high school

School, he attended Bates College

and colleges. During this time, he

from 1951 to 1953.

received the USAF Commendation

He joined the Navy during the Korean War and was a fighter pilot with secondary duty in accident investigation, training, and flight

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Medal for his service as a Disaster Preparedness Officer serving in the 9006th Air Reserve Squadron in Denver, Colorado. In 1985, he was transferred to the USAF Retired

A war veteran, George was a real estate management specialist with Moskow & Company of Boston.

1959

Ralph E. Shackett of Bristol, New Hampshire, died suddenly on March 28, 2006, at his Florida home at the age of 65.

He was born in Suncook and grew up in Bristol, graduating from Bristol High School in 1958, New Hampton School in 1959, and Plymouth State College in 1963.

He began his career as an educator and coach before joining his father in business and later becoming owner of Shackett’s Store in Bristol.

He was involved in local and state government, having served the town of Bristol as a member of the Planning Board, the Budget Committee, and Board of Selectmen, and later the Newfound area as state representative.

He was an honorary member of the Bristol Rotary Club. He had been a member of The New

Hampton School Board of Trustees,

Ocean City Community College in

February 16, 2006, in New Orleans,

the Laconia Hospital Board of

Tom’s River, New Jersey, where he

Louisiana, at the age of 26.

Trustees, and a director at the for-

was a two-time National Junior

mer Bristol Bank. He was currently

College All-American as an ice

Kurt was in Knoxville, Tennessee,

serving on the Board of Directors

hockey goaltender.

and moved to Lexington, North Carolina, that year. After attending

for the Associated Grocers of New England.

He was a communicant of St.

Guy worked as a technician at

Forsyth Country Day School in

Bobby Rahal Toyota in Mechanis-

Winston-Salem, he graduated from

burg for 15 years.

New Hampton School in 1998.

Timothy Church in Bristol and St.

At the time of his death, he was a

Bernard Church in Holmes Beach,

Guy’s passions were his wife,

Florida.

Sandy Dixon, his four cats, and

student at Tulane University.

sports car racing. He and Sandy

Kurt spent more than a quarter of

1977

were frequent visitors to the vintage

his life in New Orleans. He was

Debra Sterling

races at Watkins Glen. At the time

an intelligent, talented young man

of Lynn, Massachusetts, was killed

of his death, Guy was enthusiasti-

who was a follower of music,

in a motor vehicle accident,

cally preparing his 1967 Fiat Spider

creator of beauty and a true friend

February 24, 2006. She was 46

SCCA H-production race car for

who inspired loyalty.

years old.

competition.

2001

Born in Los Angeles, California,

1996

Shaun Ryan Buttermore

Deb was raised by her brother after

Lt. Christopher Hugh Snyder

of Gunnison, Colorado, died

the death of her mother. Following

of Mt. Holly, New Jersey, was

suddenly December 31, 2005, of

her graduation from New Hampton

killed in a Navy helicopter crash

a defective coronary artery. He was

School, Deb served in the U.S.

on December 13, 2005, off the

23 years old.

Army and later earned an Associate

coast of Columbia. He was 28

of Arts degree from St. Thomas

years old.

Shaun was from Newport Beach, California. From early on, nature,

Aquinas College.

He was a 2000 graduate of the

the environment, and the wilder-

For the last several years, Deb had

U.S. Naval Academy. Lt. Snyder

ness were Shaun’s passions. This

found her life’s work as a nanny,

majored in history and played

interest led him on numerous trips

lovingly caring for two young boys.

intramural sports. He was a member

to Mammouth, Lake Tahoe, and

She had previously worked as a

of the Golden Hawks Naval Air

Yosemite. After graduating from

dental technician.

Society, the Oceanography Club,

New Hampton School in 2001,

and the Latter Day Saints Students

he ultimately chose to study

Deb also found many friends, great

Association. He also belonged

Environmental Sciences at Western

happiness, and fulfillment as an

to the Churchill Society, a group

State College in Gunnison,

active participant in the ministries

dedicated to promoting literature

Colorado. He was looking forward

of the Calvary Christian Church of

and the arts at the Naval Academy.

to graduating this spring.

Lynnfield, Massachusetts.

Before attending the academy, Lt.

Shaun was deeply devoted to his

1982

Snyder attended New Hampton

rescued dogs, Roxy and Snoopie,

Guy S. Madigan

School on a Naval Academy

and greatly enjoyed good times

of Mechanisburg, Pennsylvania,

Foundation scholarship.

with his family and friends. His

died March 23, 2006, at home at the age of 43.

interests also included skiing, 1998

snowmobiling, hiking, rescuing,

Kurt Eric Bolstad Following his graduation from New

and river rafting. Shaun will be

of Lexington, North Carolina, died

Hampton School, Guy went on to

remembered for his kindness, his

of complications from diabetes on

love, and his enthusiasm.

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NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2006 Dr. Sanders Abrahams P’07 Raleigh, North Carolina Erik A. Dithmer ’49 New York, New York Peter W. Galletly ’73, P’09 Vice Chairman Mahwah, New Jersey M. David Giardino ’49 Princeton, New Jersey Candace S. Graham P’03 Portola Valley, California William F. Guardenier ’62 Mt. Kisco, New York Ruth J. Haivanis P’04 West Newton, Massachusetts Paul Hamel P’07, P’08 Walpole, Massachusetts Luke J. Haran, Jr. P’97 Finance Chairman Basking Ridge, New Jersey Lynda M. Haran P’97 Basking Ridge, New Jersey William A. Harloe, Jr. P’06 Bel Air, Maryland Herman Hassinger AIA P’77, P’78 Trustee Emeritus Block Island, Rhode Island Robert D. Kennedy ’50 Chairman Emeritus New Canaan, Connecticut Deborah Woodward Leach P’96 Attleboro, Massachusetts Edwin F. Leach II P’96 Attleboro, Massachusetts Richard W. Maine ’60 Avon, Connecticut

WILLIAM A. HARLOE, JR.

PA U L H A M E L

Bill Harloe P’06 is President and CEO of

Paul Hamel P’07, P’08 is a partner and

Harloe Management Corporation, of Bel

Chief Information Officer of Wellington

Air, Maryland, a franchise of Burger King

Management Co., LLP in Boston, Massa-

Corporation. Bill owns and operates eight

chusetts. Paul earned his undergraduate

Burger King restaurants. In addition to his

degree at the University of Massachusetts

extensive business experience, Bill commit-

and holds an M.B.A. from McGill University.

ment to service as a trustee includes 11

An IT expert with 30 years of experience

years on the Board of Harford Day School

at financial institutions, his management

near Baltimore, Maryland; there he was

perspective is a valuable resource to the

Board Chair for seven years and also chaired

Board of Trustees. New Hampton School is

two successful capital campaigns. Bill

a family affair for Paul and his wife Cheryl;

attended Nyack Prep School and holds a

they are the parents of two sons, Marc and

B.B.A. from the University of Miami. He and

Matt, currently attending NHS, and the

his wife Diana are the parents of B.J., a

couple are co-Chairs of the NHS Parents’

member of New Hampton School’s Class

Fund.

of 2006.

SARAH DEBENEDICTIS N E W H A M P T O N S C H O O L’ S N E W D I R E C T O R O F A N N U A L G I V I N G

Prior to joining New Hampton’s Development Office staff, Sarah served as the Director of Alumni Affairs and Development Officer at Wakefield School in The Plains, Virginia, (a pre-K through 12 independent day school). She also coached the girls’ field hockey and lacrosse teams.

A graduate of Bowdoin College (B.A. Government and Legal Studies),

Michael F. Mumma P’98 Jefferson, Iowa Jason M. Pilalas ’58 Chairman San Marino, California Robert W. Pollock, Jr. P’95, P’97 Secretary New Hampton, New Hampshire Hugh B. Richardson ’57 Bristol, Rhode Island Claude P. Sheer P’03, P’04 Scarborough, Maine

Sarah began her career working for Schwartz Communications, Inc., a public relations firm in Waltham, Massachusetts. Missing the educational world, she made the move to Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts, where she worked as an admissions counselor and student recruiter. After making the move to Virginia, Sarah joined the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, as the Annual Giving Officer working primarily with the Chairman’s Guild, the Museum’s lead donor group.

While at Bowdoin, Sarah played field hockey and was named captain her senior year. She maintains active in the Bowdoin community serving as an admissions volunteer, associate class agent, alumni class president and reunion planning chair. Sarah’s other interests include cooking, traveling, art, and skiing. She and her husband, Patrick, enjoy leading the youth group for middle and high school students at their church. She also recently completed her first marathon (26.2. miles) through The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program.

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CAREFUL PLANNING PAYS OFF

Adventure Educator Hans Mundahl stresses meticulous planning and safety on the New Hampton ropes course with Junior Warren Chao.

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