Farewell—And Thank You! Nancy Lang ’83, associate dean of faculty, has been appointed head of school at Journeys School in Jackson, Wyo. The pre-K through 12 independent school—part of Teton Science Schools—educates and trains children, youth, and adults through the study of nature and placebased education. An instructor of mathematics since joining the Academy in 1993, Lang also was a house counselor for 14 years. Her 16 years as head coach of girls’ cross-country included six championships and coach of the year honors. Lang will begin at Journeys School on July 1.
Frank Tipton, instructor in history and social science, has been named assistant head of school at Gann Academy in Waltham, Mass. Gann is a pluralistic day school that integrates intensive Jewish studies with the sciences and humanities. Tipton is currently the cluster dean of West Quad North. Since coming to PA in 2005, he has helped advance the Academy’s history and social science curriculum and “access to success” initiatives, and served as an advisor in the Office of Community and Multicultural Development. He will join Gann’s head of school, Rabbi Marc Baker ’93, this summer.
Neil Evans
Leah Hamann ’17
Andover will bid adieu this summer to two popular faculty members who have served the school in numerous important roles.
A Gift to the Youth of Andover
Paula Driscoll
Head of School John Palfrey is shown here presenting a symbolic check to Bill Fahey, director of Andover Youth Services, and Andrea Zaimes, assistant board chair of the Andover Youth Foundation (AYF), on December 16. AYF Board Chair Diane Costagliola ( far left) looks on, as does PA Chief Operating and Financial Officer Steve Carter. “We couldn’t be more excited to receive this awesome gift,” said Bill Fahey, director of Andover Youth Services, when he learned that Phillips Academy had made a $500,000 commitment to the town of Andover’s Cormier Youth Center project. Construction of the 21,000-square-foot building—which also includes a gymnasium, fitness room, classrooms, video lab, and
offices for the town’s Youth Services Department—began in August 2014. “We are incredibly grateful to Phillips Academy, its trustees, and John Palfrey for believing in Andover Youth Services and our mission,” continued Fahey. “I fully believe this major gift will inspire others in the community to contribute to the final fundraising effort and allow us to move into a completed youth center
this coming June.” “We’re thrilled to be able to support the youth center and to see Phillips Academy’s founding principle of non sibi—not for self—animated in the energy and dedication of those behind this important project,” Palfrey said. “As educators, fellow parents, and neighbors, we’re pleased to do our part.” —Amy Morris
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