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Though the weekend was filled with exploring the role of community and giving back, Palfrey encouraged all to strive to “be better.” He encouraged each of us to consider ways we can build upon an amazing past and not accept our accomplishments as “good enough.” Each person connected to this community understands the relentless pursuit of excellence and the significance of coming home. Tiffany Joseph ’00 summed it up: “Attending the Af-Lat-Am 45th Reunion was a great opportunity to celebrate the history and legacy of black and Latino community members at Andover and the institution’s ongoing commitment to diversity of all kinds. Coming back to Andover was also like coming home.” This was a homecoming filled with enthusiasm for giving back, supporting a
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community that supported each of us, and working toward another 45 years of success. Lopez-Morales joined Af-Lat-Am shortly after arriving at Andover in 1995. She is a PhD and currently a fellow in counseling at PA.
Photos: 1. Carolyn Chica, Adriana Flores, Dhariana Gonzalez, Atima Lui, Frank Pinto, Britney Achin, Nkem Oghedo, all Class of ’08 2. Kanyi Maqubela ’03, Nonkosi Mzamane ’94, Vuvu and Temba Maqubela 3. Richelle Lane and Connell Cloyd, both Class of ’99 4. Linda Carter Griffith, dean of CAMD 5. William Thomas and Eva Cirelli 6. Kevin Olusola ’06 7. Temba Maqubela and Jim Ventre ’79 8. Shanna Bowie ’01 9. Nicholas Olmo, Juma Waugh, Anthony Morales, Tamika Guishard, Gillian Wallace Noel, Dario Collado, Sooyun Chung, Luis Bello, all Class of ’98
Calling all Alumni from the late ’60s to the late ’70s! In honor of the 40th anniversary of the merger of Phillips and Abbot academies, Andover magazine will devote most of the spring 2014 issue to recollections of the merger. If you graduated in the late ’60s through the late ’70s, please send us your stories. What do you remember about this historical event? How did life change after the merger? What was better or worse? What was hard to adjust to? What surprised you? What made you laugh or cry? What lingers, even now? Please e-mail andovermagazine@andover.edu no later than January 15, 2014. Thank you!
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