Thayer Magazine - Summer/Fall 2019 issue - Thayer in the World

Thayer MAGAZINE

Summer / Fall 2019

ERIN LYALL

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GRACE SHALHOUB ’90 B E I R U T , L E B A N O N - p. 20 33° 53' 37.6476'' N 35° 30' 6.4008'' E

Thayer Academy 42° 12' 26.64'' N 71° 0' 15.3468'' W

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CHRISTINA JEFFREY ’02 B O G O T A , C O L O M B I A - p. 18 4° 42' 39.5604'' N 74° 4' 19.524'' W

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Thayer world the international issue

LARRY WENTWORTH

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M I C R O N E S I A - p. 23 8° 27' 59.508'' N 150° 32' 42.5436'' E

THE MISSION OF THAYER ACADEMY IS TO INSPIRE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS TO MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, AESTHETIC, AND PHYSICAL EXCELLENCE SO THAT EACH MAY RISE TO HONORABLE ACHIEVEMENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMON GOOD.

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HEAD OF SCHOOL Ted Koskores ’70 P ’10, ’13 CHIEF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Joanna Skoler Gilman ’86 P ’25, ’27 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, LAYOUT & DESIGN Paul W. Kahn

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

PRINCIPAL EDITORS Craig Salters ’86

PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHERS John F. Grant, Chris Bernstein

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Joanna Skoler Gilman ’86 P ’25, ’27

CHIEF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Melissa Tuthill Forger ’92 P ’25 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

PRINCIPAL WRITERS Craig Salters ’86 Paul W. Kahn

SUPPLEMENTAL WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & IMAGES Rebecca Delaney; Erin Lyall ’97; Grace Shaloub ’90; Christina Jeffrey ’90; Paul W. Kahn; Larry J. Carlson P ’02, ’05, ’10; Adobe Stock; Depositphotos.com CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Julie Burke-Blanchard ’93, Tara Corcoran ’88 P ’19, Christine Dahlheimer, Kelly Hines P ’18, ’19, Stefanie Hollister, Tina Lim, John Murphy, Lesley Leibowitz Snyder ’93 P ’23, ’25, Rachael Rouvales Vassalotti ’79 P ’07, ’11, ’12

First Skate A little after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019, Thayer boys and girls hockey players skated for the first time on home ice at the Arthur T. Valicenti Rink at the Thayer Sports Center.

Scan the QR Code or visit: www.tinyurl.com/ TSCtimelapse to view a timelapse video of the Thayer Sports Center and Valicenti Rink

ON THE COVER The four Thayer alumni profilees have home bases scattered around the globe. Read their stories - and the stories of current students living with keen global awareness on pages 11-24.

THAYER ACADEMY 2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OFFICERS

BOARD MEMBERS

Melissa Bayer Tearney P ’14, Chair Michael Joe P ’17, ’20, Vice Chair

Danya Abrams Sr. P ’20, ’22

Linda Hooley P ’06, ’08, ’13, ’16, Secretary

James Cashman ’73

Donavan Brown ’01 P ’19, ’21

Elaine DeLuca P ’20, ’21, Treasurer

James Coughlin ’P ’24, ’26

Julaine McInnis, Assistant Treasurer

Rob DeMarco ’86 P ’19, ’21

Thayer Academy CFOO

Sean Doherty P ’19, ’20 Darren Donovan P ’17, ’20

Thayer Academy | 745 Washington Street | Braintree, MA 02184

Joseph L. Farmer

Mike McNally P ’22, ’24, ’27

P ’23

Kevin Gill P ’1 1, ’1 3, ’22 Jennifer Havlicek P ’18, ’21, ’21 Kathy Horgan P ’20

Maureen Pace P ’19, ’21 Leigh King Schwartz P ’21

Brenda Lyons P ’12, ’14, ’18 Brendan McDonough ’87

John Morey P ’11, ’13

Allison Kent Trumbull ’00 P ’18, ’22

Ex officio as President of the Alumni Board

Ted Koskores ’70

P ’10, ’13, Head of School

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F RO M T H E H E A D O F SC H O O L

Ted Koskores ’70 P ’10, ’13

Dear Thayer Community, Thayer Magazine provides a glimpse of the many activities, celebra-

a “foreign” culture; others who are dedicated to the examination

tions, and developments which inform our communal life. Thumb

of international issues through our Global Scholars Program; and

through these pages and you will quickly experience, through

even more who have participated in our sister-school relationships

pictures and text, episodes of life at Thayer as varied as 5th grad-

with schools in India, China, France, and the Bahamas, homestays

ers entering the Middle School; the opening of new sports and

in Spain, arts and classics immersion trips to Italy, and Greece, and

computer science & robotics facilities; the infusion of additional

service-centered experiences in Peru, the Dominican Republic, and

leadership and resources into the Project RISE program; celebrations

other countries. You will even hear from a teacher who sallied forth

of individual and community milestones; important moments in our

on leave from Thayer to live abroad.

arts and athletics programs; and the recounting of reunions, updates from alumni, and special tributes to former students and trustees

In sum, the contents of this issue encapsulate the importance of local

who have passed away.

and global experiences in shaping our values, enriching our lives, and connecting us to one another. They offer vivid testimony to the

The reading of this issue will also make plain that the underlying

benefits of such experiences through the lives of students, teachers,

relationship to the world beyond our campus does not stop at local

and alumni.

or national boundaries. Rather, the reader will note the many ways Thayer students, alumni, and teachers have probed deeply interna-

Sincerely,

tional experiences and have, as a result, exhibited a meaningful commitment to global citizenship. Indeed, you will encounter alumni who have spent much of their professional life overseas; international students who have come to Thayer to deepen their knowledge of

Ted Koskores ’70 P ’10, ’13 HEAD OF SCHOOL, THAYER ACADEMY

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First Looks of New Spaces This Fall at Thayer The exterior of the new Thayer Sports Center (TSC) at the South Athletic Campus ; for interior views see pp. 8; 52-53); Glover's new exterior and interior view of the Computer Science & Robotics Wing (see p. 9); Updated Fish Center for Physical Fitness interior view (see p. 10); Renovated Middle School Science Lab interior (see p. 10).

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TA B L E O F CO N T E N TS

Letter from the Head of School Ted Koskores ’70 P ’10, ’13, Head of School

Table of Contents

Thayer world in the

the international issue

- Grace Shalhoub ’90 pp. 20-22

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Around Campus

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- First in Class (A Year with the Inaugural 5th Grade Class) - TA Timeline (Spring/Summer 2019)

- News & Pictures from the Year - Project RISE @ Thayer Academy Update - Campus Highlights:

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First Skate on Arthur T. Valicenti Rink ice / New Spaces Abound on Campus! / Faculty Notes / Other New Spaces

Thayer in the World Traveling and living abroad has widened my perspective and made me long to see and experience more places and people and things. So, I suppose I simply love our entire world, which I see as one world, with all the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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11 Introduction 12-14 Erin Lyall ’97 - Reporting from the Frontlines 14-15 Postcards from Around the World 16 A World of Difference (TA International Students) 17 Travel Plans (Darah Smoot Harper on TA Travel Opportunities) 18-19 Christina Jeffrey ’02 - I Just Had to Dive Right In 20-22 Grace Shalhoub ’90 - New Day, New Story 22-23 Aware & Engaged (Global Scholars Program at Thayer) 23 Larry Wentworth ’69 - Going the Distance 24 Faculty Essay: Maureen Keleher P ’24, ’26 Lessons Learned Abroad

End of Year Events

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The Class of 2019

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Thayer Arts

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- Last Chapel & Recognition Day - 142nd Thayer Commencement - College Matriculation, State-by-State - Senior Profiles

- On the Hale Theater Stage: Music Performances - Much Ado About Nothing & Showstoppers

- Little Women & One Night, Two Plays

- Fine Arts at Thayer - Senior Artist Profile: Cheryl Xue ’19

Thayer Athletics

- Class of 2019 - NCAA Student-Athletes - Thayer Winter/Spring Season Highlights & Pics

Alumni News & Notes

- Thayer Alumni Upcoming Events - 2019 General's Council Reception

- Justin A. Lloyd ’12 Baseball Field Naming - General's Open Golf Tournament & Tennis Event 2019 - Reunion 2019 Recap & Reunion Class Pictures

Class Notes In Memoriam

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Thayer Weddings & Babies

The 2018-19 Thayer Academy Annual Report of Giving is affixed to the inside back cover of this issue!

You can also access the Annual Report online at: www.thayer.org/annualreport2018-19

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Southworth Society Giving Eileen Cutler ’66 82-83 The Final Word

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Anna Boynton Thompson Commendation

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Thayer Academy Middle School’s Inaugural Grade 5 Class wth Alison Soule: (L-R): Luke Shahied, Tess Harper, Lucy Hisenberg, William Coughlin, Ashley Foss, Will Seed, Brian Pickel, David Morisset, Lexi Maraganore, Charlie Horne, and Shaanveer Gupta. (not pictured: Olga Lefas and Max Shactman)

First in Class

Led by their teacher, Thayer’s inaugural Grade 5 students set the bar high | by Craig Salters ’86 lison Soule, Thayer Academy’s Grade 5 A Teacher, searched for just the right words to describe her 2018/19 students, the first such fifth grade class in the Academy’s modern history.

S he offered the word “playful” before adding “funny” and “witty,” but then she told a story. “ On Recognition Day, the students don’t know who will win the awards, but the teachers do,” explained Soule. “When one 5th grade student received an award, she returned to her seat and was immediately patted on the back by the boy next to her.

Little did he know that his name would be the next one called.” nd for Soule, that level of friendship and A compassion is what defines her version of the Class of 2026, which more informally referred to itself as the “Soule Squad.” “ They’re truly a unique group,” she said of her eight boys and five girls. “I just look back on this first year, and it was so unforgettable.”

That’s not to say Soule, like her students, didn’t have a few butterflies on that first day.

While she’d always wanted to teach fifth graders and had done so in her student-teaching days, her 15 years of experience — 10 at Thayer — had been teaching seventh and eighth grade English. “ I was nervous,” admitted Soule, who tapped into her network of teacher friends to observe elementary school classes as a way to reacquaint herself with the age group. irst and foremost, Soule said, she was honest F with the students as she made adjustments along the way, moving away from this or that project if it wasn’t working as well as planned.

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“They were receptive to that,” she recalled.

“We worked it out together.”

S oule credited Middle School Director Carson Smith P ’25 for telling her to trust herself and supporting her as she worked on the “nitty-gritty” of building a curriculum. She’s also grateful for the support of fellow faculty, especially the department heads and HLC Director Kerri Brosnan P ’25, who worked with her throughout the year. hile Soule can be considered an expert W witness as to how the first year went, she’s not alone in her assessment. “ I like the community,” said William Coughlin ’26. “I like how everyone’s really nice to each other. The fifth graders are the youngest kids, but I’m buddies with some of the eighth graders.”

Lucy Hisenberg ’26 praised the small class sizes, the Snack-and-Study sessions, and the “incredible lunches,” in no particular order.

She said teachers take the time to make sure students understand the lessons and encourage them to try new things. “ I was encouraged to try drama, and I also tried cross country,” she said. “My friend wants me to try field hockey, but I’ll have to think about it.”

For Shaanveer Gupta ’26, who describes himself as a “techie” but who wants to be a musician when he grows up, the hours spent in the CDL (Collaborative Design Lab) and music classes were the best parts of the day.

He said Middle School Music Teacher Destiny Cooper “has a really fun way of teaching music and Chorus” and that he learned new singing techniques.

“ I think being onstage has taught me to be more comfortable in front of a lot of people,” said Gupta.

One of the year’s highlights for Tess Harper growing as a reader and writer.

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“ I love English because Ms. Soule makes it fun,” Harper said. “We have learning games, creative writing, and activities. I’ve learned how to annotate and actively read my books.

It’s already changed my life. I’ve gotten in the habit so much that I even want to mark up my KBAR (Kick Back and Read) books.”

S oule’s highlights include field trips, a class walk to a nearby yogurt bar, and a lively Exhibition Night where students and parents truly bonded. They include a gift left on her desk which contained a silver bracelet engraved with the words “Soule Sisters,” one of six identical bracelets and given to her by the five girls in the class. They also include a “surprise” birthday party when, after being led on a wild goose chase by complicit seventh graders, she arrived at her classroom to find flowers, streamers, balloons, and a “Book of Memories.” (Full Disclosure: Soule had more than an inkling that something was afoot). “ It was such a wonderfully sweet gesture,” said Soule. oving forward, Soule said her original 13 M will take their new skill sets and become leaders in the Middle School, serving as great role models for new members of the Class of 2026. “ I’m just so proud of the strides they have taken this year, and I’m confident they will continue to thrive throughout their middle school years,” Soule said.

SPRING / SUMMER 2019

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HIGHLIGHTS

BACK ROW:

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Peter Luo ’23, Jane Richard ’24

THE 33RD DECLAMATION CELEBRATION TOOK CENTER STAGE AT THE CFA - SEE RIGHT

FRONT ROW: Will Coughlin ’26 Tess Harper ’26

JOSH CHASKES ’19 CORRECTLY SPELLS “QUIESCENT" AND “PSORIASIS" TO REPEAT AS CHAMPION AT THE 3RD ANNUAL SPELLING BEE

Brendan Brosnan ’25

Brooklyn Masso ’25 Catherine Woods ’25 Ella Barry ’24 Gabby Guerrero ’24 Ollie Seed ’24

SOPHOMORE WRESTLER ETHAN WILSON ’21 BREAKS THAYER RECORD FOR PINS WITH 22

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Tatiana Allen ’23 Caroline Driscoll ’23 Sam Hisenberg ’23 Emily Johnson ’23

THAYER MATHLETES UNDER MATH FACULTY DAN FORREST FINISH 2ND IN THE SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS MATH LEAGUE AND 4TH IN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS - THE ONLY SMALL SCHOOL FROM THE LEAGUE TO QUALIFY FOR STATES

INTERNATIONAL HOST FAMILIES FÊTED AT A DINNER IN CAHALL DINING HALL

THE 6TH ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORKING EVENT (PWNE) HELD AT STATE STREET (SEE PHOTO ON THIS PAGE)

Visiting author Ali Benjamin signs her books and chats with Middle School Students during an April visit.

Playwright Kirsten Greenidge shares insights at the 3rd Annual Bailey-King Author Series Event.

PLAYWRIGHT KIRSTEN GREENIDGE ADDRESSES THE 3RD ANNUAL BAILEY-KING AUTHOR SERIES EVENT (SEE PHOTO ON THIS PAGE)

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FOUR REUNION 2019 HONOREES ARE RECOGNIZED AT THE ALUMNI LUNCHEON (SEE PAGE 59)

JUSTIN A. LLOYD ’12 FIELD DEDICATED (SEE PAGES 54-55)

THAYER GIRLS LAX WINS ISL TOURNAMENT

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Moderator Kelly Tuthill ’88 (far left) interviews panelists (L-R) Nicole Carter ’07, Software Engineer, Wayfair; Jasmine Hicks ’06, Director, Youth Leadership Development, Truth Initiative; Jennifer MacDonald ’92, Director of Communications, Americas, LEGO Group; and Jeanine Kelly Murphy P ’24, Knowledge Business Director, Health Care Practice Area, The Boston Consulting Group, at the sixth annual Professional Women's Networking Event (PWNE).

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SPRING / SUMMER 2019

Eventual champion Henry Stepanyants ’23 (R) ponders a move against Drew Garelick ’24 during the inaugural Middle School Chess Tournament held in Thompson Hall following a swell of “chess fever" after MS Math Faculty Emmett Knox ’04 introduced the game to his students.

CAMPUS C A N D I DS

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THAYER GIRLS AND BOYS TRACK & FIELD WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS (ISL, NE FOR GIRLS; NE FOR BOYS)

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STRONG SHOWING FOR THAYER COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS AT THE ACSL ALL-STAR CONTEST IN N.J.

TAMS TRACK & FIELD TEAM SHINES AT THE STATE TOURNAMENT (READ THE STORY ONLINE AT:

thayer.org/TAMStrack; SEE PHOTO ON P. 48)

END-OF-YEAR AWARDS GIVEN TO MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS AT RECOGNITION DAY AND LAST CHAPEL

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THE 142ND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT THAYER ACADEMY

The sun rises on a new school year; Head of School Ted Koskores ’70 P ’10, ’13 addresses the entire student body at Convocation.

(SEE PP. 28-31)

OVER 50 THAYER ALUMS, STAFF, AND CURRENT STUDENTS ENJOY THE SUMMER SUN AT CAMP!

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(SEE PHOTO ON P. 64)

NEW SPACES OPEN AT THAYER: FISH CENTER FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS; COMPUTER SCIENCE & ROBOTICS WING; MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE RENOVATION; THAYER SPORTS CENTER (SEE PP. 8-10)

THAYER ACADEMY CONVOCATION 2019!

New Thayer Faculty & Staff Members for 2019-20

(Front Row L-R): Destiny Palmer, Yvette Jones-Bishop, Amanda Acutt, Marie Jimenez, Thai Tran; (Back Row L-R): Jacob DeSilva, Thomas Foote, David Buccelli, Adam Pearson ’13, Daniel Liebsch, Mike Jones ’03

THAYER SPORTS CENTER AND THE ARTHUR T. VALICENTI RINK OPENING CEREMONIES AT THE GENERAL'S COUNCIL RECEPTION (SEE PP. 50-53)

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(L-R): Brandon Odom ’04, Jarvis Wyche, Rob Dixon ’79 P ’03, ’16

PROJECT RISE SEES NEW ROLES, SAME MISSION I n the summer of 1993, Upper School History Faculty Rob Dixon ’79 P ’03, ’16 created Project RISE as an experimental program for at-risk males. Some 26 years later, it’s safe to call that experiment a resounding success. rom those humble beginnings, Project RISE F is now an academic enrichment program for Grades 3-10, serving students in both Boston and the Greater Boston area. Its summer and school-year offerings seek to empower students through challenging coursework, cultural education, and community-building activities. any milestones were reached along the M way. In 1994, Project RISE became co-ed. In 2002, it created its first high school program, accepting 22 students. And, in the fall of 2017, Project RISE marked a major milestone when it officially became part of Thayer Academy. e growing program will see further Th developments in 2019 as Dixon transitions from executive director to a new role as founder and director emeritus. Middle School Counselor Jarvis Wyche will take over as executive director by 2020, and Assistant Admissions Director Brandon Odom ’04 will serve Project RISE in the newly created position of admissions and recruitment coordinator. “ It’s a natural progression,” said Dixon. “It allows me to focus on broader issues, but I’m still here and the mission hasn’t changed.” ith Wyche and Odom on board, Dixon will W concentrate his efforts on more long-term goals such as creating partnerships with public schools and public charter schools. “ I was juggling 15 positions, and now I’ll focus on four or five,” he said with a smile.

or Wyche, the new role gives him another F venue to give back, helping to provide young people with life-changing pathways to success similar to the ones given him. “ I’m elated to have this opportunity,” he said. “My students will tell you that I love community. That’s why I love Thayer Academy.

I dive right into community.” rowing up in Petersburg, Virginia, Wyche’s G singing abilities earned him admission to a performing arts Governor's School (a type of magnet school in Virginia). From there, he received a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and master’s degrees from both the New England Conservatory and Northeastern University (in counseling). yche’s life changed forever, he said, when W a professor at a local university told Wyche’s mother about a boys choir and recommended it for the sixth-grader. Until that time, Wyche — who identifies as an African American and grew up in a Christian household — had literally only heard Gospel music. However, in the choir, he was introduced to Classical music when someone played a piece on the piano. “ I just sat there and listened,” recalled Wyche. “It just blew my mind. That moment in sixth grade propelled me to where I am.” yche emphasized that, in his training for both W Classical music and counseling, mentors and supporters were there along the way to guide him to where he is today. He hopes to provide that same support to others as executive director of Project RISE. “ There are pivotal individuals who essentially saved me from the many challenges that existed in that environment (growing up),” said Wyche.

For more information, visit www.thayer.org/projectrise

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“ That’s where this passion for counseling was birthed.” dom knows Project RISE first-hand, having O been a student in the program during the summer before eighth grade. “ It became much like my family,” Odom said. “ That program sparked my interest in coming to Thayer.” riginally from Dorchester, Odom enrolled at O the Academy as a ninth grader and never looked back. He played basketball, competed in track & field, was one of the first singers in the jazz combo, and was class president his junior year. “ I’m super-excited because I’m a product of Project RISE,” he said. “I know what it means to be a student from the city and come to a campus like Thayer.” oth Wyche and Odom said they would lean on B Dixon for his valuable experience. “ Rob’s passion is evident,” said Wyche. “it reminds me a lot of those people who helped me. The program is a success because of Rob — his tears, his muscle, his investment.” dom echoed that idea. “ I think that, going O in, it will be about learning the position, learning Project RISE from the other side, but, ultimately, it will always be about continuing the work that Rob has done.”

Project RISE stands for “Respect, Integrity, and Success through Education.” Approximately 70 percent of students come from the Boston Public Schools. More than 60 percent of those enrolled in the program come from single female-headed households. More than 100 Project RISE alumni have graduated from a four-year college.

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Head of School Ted Koskores ’70 P ’10, ’13, Jay Hanflig P ’16, Donna Sinden P ’16, Thayer Board of

Trustees Chair Melissa Bayer Tearney P ’14, and Thayer Math & Computer Science Head Kevin Cedrone P ’22, officially open the Hanflig Computer Science Lab, part of the Computer Science & Robotics Wing dedicated during Homecoming 2019.

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New Spaces on Campus: The new school year offered a new look for Glover Building, which is now home to the Computer Science & Robotics Wing and the Hanflig Computer Science Center.

1 Girls and boys hockey on the ice for the first time 2 Members of the Girls Varsity Hockey team Stefanie Joe ’20, Hannah Pauly ’20, Rivers Morris ’20, and Meghan Webb ’20 3 Head of School Ted Koskores ’70 P ’10, ’13, Athletic Director Rick Foresteire P ’19, ’21, and the Board of Trustee Vice Chair Michael Joe P ’17, ’20 in the 2nd floor Hospitality Suite overlooking the rink at the TSC 4 David Romaine ’21, a junior on Thayer's varsity hockey squad, skates with the puck at Valicenti Rink 5 the scoreboard at the Arthur T. Valicenti Rink.

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The state-of-the art facilities provide greater resources for the Academy’s computer science programs — already an exceptionally vibrant part of the curriculum — while allowing the blossoming robotics program to grow into more fully equipped and expanded lab and demonstration spaces.

The reconfigured area now features the Hanflig Computer Science Center, robotics instructional spaces, a robot testing field, two math/computer classrooms, affinity spaces for the technically inclined, and office space for programming and robotics teachers.

The lecture hall on the lower level of Glover has been retained but is now smaller, allowing the new Computer Science & Robotics Wing to have additional space on Glover’s second floor.

Construction commenced in the spring, and dedication ceremonies for the new space were held during Homecoming.

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Faculty Notes Southworth Library Director Sara Kelley-Mudie’s article “Creating Context for Literature: Statistics Research in the English Classroom” was published last spring in School Library Connection. The article focused on Mudie’s work with English Faculty members Maureen Keleher P ’24, ’26 and Matt Ranaghan on a research project connected to their study of All-American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely.

Mudie was then invited to contribute her article “Time (Can Be) on Our Side” to the summer issue of Building Resilient Researchers.

Computer Science & Robotics Wing Opens

Upper School English Faculty Maureen Keleher P ’24, ’26 wrote “Choice and Voice: School Year Abroad in Italy” for the blog of Gardner Carney Leadership Institute, whose conference she had previously attended.

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New exterior view of Glover's West entrance Thayer faculty Kevin Cedrone P ’22 teaches a CS class from inside the new second floor addition New Robotics faculty Adam Pearson ’13 in the beautiful new space

Associate Director of Admissions Anni Zukauskas ’94 was featured in Adam Kurkjian’s Sept. 18 article “ISL girls tournament on solid footing” for the New England Lacrosse Journal.

Zukauskas, head coach of varsity girls lacrosse, was a chief proponent of the relatively new tournament, which now draws between 50 to 100 college coaches scouting the event. The Tigers were also 2019 tournament champions.

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Campus Highlight: Renovated Spaces

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Two spaces on campus were renovated over the summer - one of the Middle School science classrooms (part of the Middle School Legacy Project) and the Fish Physical Fitness Center (part of the Senior Legacy Project). Both new spaces created more functionality and flexibility and opportunities for learning.

“ Our classroom tables can be moved and designed any way we want to fit the needs of what we're doing at a particular time. Also, the

storage space is unbelievable now: we're able to organize for the labs that we do. Everything is more efficient and creates a fun place to work in the technology that we now have versus what we had before. The kids have enough space to work right at their desks - and we're able float around easier to help individuals or groups. whiteboard. Finally, the internet-connected, whiteboard screen that was installed gives us a world of capabilities for additional learning and interactivity with the class.

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M I D D L E S C H O O L S C I E N C E T E AC H E RS P E T E R RO BA RT S & N ATA L I E YO U N G O N T H E N EW C L ASS RO O M

way the space was renovated not only looks “ The great but is brilliant; it works not just for our ath-

letes but for everyone who wants to work out!

The biggest improvement here is how much more open floor space we now have. We used to have to work around too many pieces of equipment, and while those machines did and do have a purpose they aren't the main thing we want our student-athletes to use in a workout; we need them to use their entire body in a functional way, and in order to do that we needed to create more space.

We can now accommodate full teams of 20+ athletes easier; take them through a dynamic warmup, they have room to use things like TRX bands, resistance bands, and medicine balls; we can move them through multiple planes of motion, they can even sprint in here now, all the while still having the space for our tried and true weighted exercises and lifts.

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Thayer world in the

By Larry Carlson P ’02, ’05, ’10 and Paul W. Kahn

Thayer Academy and its community were never meant to be isolated from the much larger world. From its earliest days, the Academy has been connected to experiences and events beyond the oceans and across the nation’s boundaries.

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Following WWII, German exchange student Helmut Bieber of

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Munich arrived at Thayer in 1949 and graduated with the class of 1950. There were no doubt students at Thayer who knew former American soldiers who had been wounded or killed fighting former German soldiers, along with actual U.S. veterans on campus attending Thayer’s Veterans School - and yet the outcome was a resounding success.

Moreover, Thayer established an exchange program with a

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Japanese school in 1962 and founded a summertime Asian

Institute in 1963.

The story truly begins with Anna Boynton Thompson, a legendary member of Thayer's first faculty, who did so much to open her

The 1970s and 80s expanded Thayer student offerings around the

students’ eyes to a wider world by studying overseas herself (even visiting the ruins of antiquity on the back of a donkey in Greece!), and bringing those experiences back to her classroom. She likewise kept her students informed about current events and left money in

globe - with skiing excursions in Europe, a biennial trip to Australia, an exchange program with an English school, a history department-

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sponsored Greece trip, and a trip to the USSR (prior to the fall of

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the Soviet Union) in 1988 to augment a Russian history course.

her will to support student travel overseas, believing that this would do much to rebuild a world torn apart by WWI. (See Final Word,

The past three decades have seen exponential growth in Thayer's

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engagement with the world. From the creation of the Global Scholars Program (see p. 22-23), to international cultural and

In the 1920s, Headmaster Stacy Southworth worked with Dr. Sven

service trips (see pp. 14-15), to students from overseas studying

Knudson of the University of Copenhagen to bring a few Thayer

at the Academy (see p. 16), there is an increased passion for,

students to Denmark for two summer-long visits, where they

awareness of, and participation in global issues at Thayer. And so,

were hosted by local families and even honored by a visit from the

the trajectory remains the same, with Thayer's diverse community

Danish King!

continually striving for excellence and finding ways to contribute to the common good, even on a global scale.

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Reporting from the

Frontlines

ERIN LYALL ’97 DOESN'T BACK DOWN FROM DANGER WHILE COVERING INTERNATIONAL NEWS

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Much has changed for Erin Lyall ’97 since she addressed the Thayer

Academy Class of 2016 as its Commencement speaker. In the past three years she has gotten married and had a daughter, Mia, who just turned 2. But despite these dramatic changes, Lyall continues living in London and working as an intrepid foreign producer for CBS News. Case in point: earlier this year she covered the defeat of ISIS in Syria; the protests in Hong Kong; and on a lighter note, Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin on the set of Homeland in Morocco. Lyall also continues to write a food blog titled Food Under Fire about finding delicious, local dishes in various spots around the globe.

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With her husband and daughter (next page)

“ This past year has had less breaking news

were, so we put army cots out on the streets

the protest to cover this latest turn of events,

internationally. There's a lot more going on

and slept on those, if you can call it sleep,”

but they were ill-equipped to handle tear gas

domestically,” said Lyall. “I've had a lot more

she said. “There was gunfire and coalition

coming from the police.

space to do feature stories, which is a lot of

bombing happening all night, so there was a

fun and uses a different mental muscle.”

constant booming and bright lights from the explosions.”

In March, Lyall worked in Syria to report on

“ Sure enough, the police started shooting tear gas, and so we just turned the cameras on and tried to do our work while coughing and

the defeat of ISIS. As coalition forces were

Lyall also covered the protests in Hong Kong,

crying,” said Lyall. Luckily, the CBS team got

pushing ISIS out of Syria, she and her team

which has developed into a perilous situation.

some assistance from protestors who handed

followed to get the story. This meant traveling

The CBS team spent the day walking among

the journalists masks and construction hel-

farther and farther from any sort of inhabit-

the enormous but peaceful crowds protesting

mets to help them get through. “It was very

able village.

the proposed extradition bill.

sweet to have people helping us out a little

“ The coalition airstrikes were just flattening

“ It was stunning,” she recalled. “It’s always nice

bit,” she added. these villages,” she said. “For miles and miles,

to see democracy at work.”

it was nothing but giant craters where build-

A life overseas has always been Lyall’s plan.

Growing up in Kingston, her family often

ings and streets used to be and no power, no

After a day of reporting, Lyall and the CBS re-

hosted exchange students, a practice which

water, nothing.”

porters returned to their hotel to work on the

sparked her interest in life abroad. “I initially

piece and send it back to New York in time

applied to Georgetown School of Foreign

Lyall and her team realized it was a four-

for the morning shows. As they were working,

Service because it has the word ’foreign’ in

hour trip to head back to a village that wasn’t

they got word that the protests had turned

it,” she recalled. Lyall earned her bachelor’s

destroyed, and if they did so, they would miss

violent and there were clashes with police.

and master’s degrees in Foreign Policy from

the story. “We just had to sleep where we

The CBS team ran down to the frontlines of

Georgetown and after graduation took a job

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with Morgan Stanley in New York for one year; she then moved on to an internship with CBS News.

Lyall moved up the ranks at CBS where she reported on events such as Hurricane Katrina, President Obama's campaign and election, the Japanese tsunami, the earthquake in Haiti, the Egyptian revolution, and the Aurora movie theater shooting, among many others. Before moving to London, Lyall worked in several domestic bureaus for CBS and won an Emmy for financial reporting for her story which traced the

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impacts of the recession. She also received recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Overseas Press Club for her coverage of the refugee crisis and was awarded Edward R. Murrow awards – one for her work on the rise of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, and the other for her work covering the downing of flight MH17 in Eastern Ukraine.

While at Thayer, Lyall participated in the Northampton School exchange program in 1994 and traveled to France with Upper School Foreign Language Faculty Aidan Rooney P ’07, ’15. She said those two trips also inspired her to someday live abroad. “ The history and the beauty that is everywhere you

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look in Western Europe just sold me,” she said.

“For me, it was a dream to have the opportunity to come live out here, and the seeds of that dream were definitely planted at Thayer.”

FROM THE 1997 BLACK & ORANGE "If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes.”

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A World of Difference INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADD THEIR OWN VOICES TO THE THAYER COMMUNITY

By Craig Salters ’86 ost Thayer students study abroad by leaving M Braintree, but some do so by coming here. e Academy’s international student program Th started with one student, said Jenn Welch, director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and director of International Enrollment, and has continually grown over time. According to Welch, the program recently saw a record-high of 22 international students; it currently has 19 students.

I n recent years, international students have hailed from China, Vietnam, South Korea, Hong Kong, Canada, and Spain. “We’ve seen specific trends, especially an increased interest from China, where many of our international students are from,” she said. elch has spent the last several years working to W streamline the international student application process. In the early days, international students and their families would inquire about and/ or apply to Thayer on their own. Sometimes those experiences were successful, but other times proved inefficient because the prospective students and the Academy were not the right fit. ow, Welch works with educational consultants N and agencies who help guide international families through the application process, much in the same way College Counseling guides juniors and seniors in their search for the right college.

To do that, Welch works with a company called Vericant to review between 75 and 100 videos of international student interviews conducted in their home countries. From that pool, she’ll choose the students best suited for Thayer and invite them to start the application process.

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(From L-R): Director of International Enrollment Jenn Welch with graduating seniors from the class of 2019: Gao Mo, Emily Feng, Jacky Chen, Katniss Zhu, Gordon Gao, Effie Yu, Louis Lu, Cheryl Xue, and Brian Cui

So what is Welch looking for in those videos?

Well, since Thayer does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, two of the key items she’s evaluating are spoken English ability and comprehension. Also, in addition to typical ISEE and SSAT scores, international students have TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores as a qualifying benchmark. elch sees international enrollment as vital W to Thayer’s mission. “I think it increases our exposure to a global community,” said Welch.

“The program is about inclusion and learning about different cultures.” She pointed out that when Academy students travel overseas to China, India, Greece, or elsewhere, they briefly step into the shoes of their international student classmates and realize what a commitment those classmates are making to attend Thayer. “ International students are drawn to Thayer Academy and Boston because it is such an academic city,” said Welch. “Education is valued here with so many excellent schools and colleges.” Thayer also boasts a successful host family program where Upper School students have the opportunity to live with local Thayer families in the area. Living with an American family provides them with a unique opportunity to experience American customs and culture.

They are also forming a close bond with their American family, returning to visit over Thanksgiving or other holiday breaks. elch added that international students are W also drawn to an academic experience that puts a focus not just on academics but on the arts, athletics, and community — in other words, being a well rounded student. They also like the idea of individual attention to students from their teachers.

For Zhiyu “Alan” Xu ’20, his first visit to campus left him with a “vibe of the Thayer community” that he loved. “Thayer’s student body is very engaged and close, and the teachers are passionate about what they teach,” he said. oday, Xu, who is a member of Thayer’s Model T U.N. (MUNTA) said his first impressions were correct. “I would describe my experience at Thayer as nothing short of amazing,” he said. “I cherish that community bond.”

Yijiao “Sananca” Shen ’20 has also made the most of her time at Thayer. She is a member of the Mathletes team and founder of the Academy’s Asian Culture Club. She sings in the choir and plays keyboard for the Jazz combo. She has even started yoga classes led by US Foreign Language Faculty Allynn Lodge. Shen wants to study the Japanese language and culture in college. “ I did not leave Thayer when I graduated from Middle School because I love the amazing people here,” Shen said. “I appreciate the size of our student body because it allows teachers to know their students better and be more available when students need extra help. One thing that really stands out to me is that Thayer educates its students about some of the important values of today in society, such as diversity.”

Welch echoed Shen’s comments. “ The international program is an asset to the school,” she said. “It brings diversity, it brings inclusion, and it provides a more global worldview.”

Travel Plans

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OPEN DOORS TO THE BIGGER, BROADER WORLD

By Craig Salters ’86

In addition to being an Upper School French teacher and French trip coordinator, Darah Smoot Harper serves as director of the Academy’s International Programs. She sees her role as overseeing — and whenever possible, optimizing — the expanding variety of international programs offered at both the Upper School and the Middle School.

the range of travel opportunities you share some positive experiences Q: What’s Q: Can available to Thayer students? students have had while traveling?

A: A: We offer a number of options. There are our student exchange programs with our four sister schools in China, India, France, and the Bahamas.

There are also cultural exchanges such as our trips to Italy and Greece.

There are service-oriented trips such as those to the Dominican Republic and Peru. We also work with Shoulder-to-Shoulder (which, according to its website, “offers high school students the opportunity to live and serve ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ with expert nonprofit leaders and their communities.”).

Erin Lyall ’97 took an international trip roughly 20 years ago to France, where she stayed with a French student. She still has that friendship today. In fact, they were both in each other’s wedding. Last year, Mary Clare Boselli ’20 and five other Academy students visited Agape in Hyderabad, which cares for children orphaned by AIDS. Mary Clare was so inspired that she wants to return for further service.

roles do other faculty members play Q: What in creating, planning, and facilitating

are the various programs similar? these trips?

Q: How How are they different?

A: A: They all share the common goals of worldwide exploration and global citizenship. However, some are homestays, some are service trips, and some are tied with specific course offerings, such as the Academy’s art trip to Italy. At the Middle School level, we’re quite proud of our relationship with the Deep Creek Middle School in Eleuthera, Bahamas, because it offers travel opportunities for our seventh and eight graders.

are some benefits of the internationQ: What al experience, and how do the programs

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Faculty members play a vital role because, for the most part, we don’t work with tour operators, as we like to keep trips personal and designed for our students. It’s because of our faculty members — who organize and run these trips — that we can offer so many opportunities. We’re also grateful for the families who offer homestays for our international students; that’s almost the definition of generosity — opening your home to someone else.

To contact Darah Harper, email her at dharper@thayer.org.

fit into Thayer’s core mission?

Obviously, there’s the opportunity to visit another country. However, it’s also about seeing another family’s way of life or sharing your family’s way of life with others. In some cases you’re forging friendships which can last a lifetime. We’re taking students out of their comfort zone and encouraging diversity, which contributes to the common good.

To learn more about available opportunities at the Academy, please visit: www.thayer.org/travel

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CHRISTINA JEFFREY ’02

I Just Had to Dive Right In...

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M E A N S BU S I N E S S W H E N I T C O M E S T O L AT I N A M E R I CA

By Craig Salters ’86

Today Christina Jeffrey ’02 considers Spanish to be an essential part of who she is, but her introduction to the language was less than auspicious.

As a sophomore transfer to Thayer, she was mistakenly placed in a too-advanced Spanish class where she struggled mightily, eventually receiving a D- for the semester. She then found the right level but focused on math and science, not languages, for the rest of her time at the Academy. “ I didn’t speak another word of Spanish until I was 29,” says Jeffrey, who has more than made up for lost time.

A Scituate native, Jeffrey lives in Colombia where she is the founder and CEO of TecSalud.

The company works with local governments,

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NGOs, healthcare institutions, and academic

Despite that initial tough sledding in Profe

clients to create digital data collection tools,

Diamond’s (Jake Diamond P ’06, ’09) class, the

analytics, and complex multilingual translation

now-fluent Jeffrey is glad she transferred to

services.

Thayer. “It was probably the greatest academic move of my life,” she says. Calling the 2002

“ My business operates in both Spanish and

graduates “an extremely close class,” Jeffrey

English,” says Jeffrey. Based both in the United

explains that she instantly fell in love with

States and Colombia, TecSalud’s biggest clients

the independent vibe of Thayer, a place where

include the health ministries of Honduras

freedom and responsibility are twinned with

and Belize as well as the Inter-American

one another.

Development Bank. It also works with several U.S.-based foundations looking to translate

While at Thayer, Jeffrey was “big into theater.”

their digital materials, analyze international

In fact, she and her friends still talk of putting

development data, and create mobile technolo-

her VHS tape of Cabaret onto YouTube. She

gy strategies for those working in hard-to-reach

has fond memories of so many of her teachers

corners of the hemisphere.

but places Denise King P ’08, ’10; Jim Pickel P ’91, ’95 GP ’22, ’26;

“ This work is an opportunity to learn about Latin America, the United States, and how they

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relate,” says Jeffrey, who has a master’s degree from Northeastern in Public Health. “It’s an intercultural experience every day.”

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Christina shares a sapote fruit with two girls from a remote Mayan community in northern Guatemala while in the back of a pickup truck - just another “typical" commute to work Christina reviews paper medical records in a rural clinic to see if TecSalud could eliminate some paper forms to create simple, mobile phone-based forms

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A few years ago, Christina Jeffrey ’02 was living in Cambridge when her condominium unit went up in flames, one of 60 units burned to the ground.

“I lost everything,” she says.

It was a tough time, she admits, but it was made a bit better when she received a handwritten note from Thayer Academy wishing her well and letting her know that she was still loved. With the note came a Thayer sweatshirt, blanket, and winter hat.

Director during her time) in the “All- Time -Super-Favorite” category.

“ It feels like what New York may have felt like in earlier days,” she says, “when it was just hitting its stride. There’s investment and

After graduating from Rollins College, Jeffrey

entrepreneurship. Every week there’s a new

worked as a management consultant, but at

cultural event. And music is everywhere.”

29 she decided to take some time off to learn

While those three items don’t exactly come in handy at her new home in Colombia, she still has them.

“It was just so sweet,” she says now. “I was shocked by it. It’s still so great.”

“ There are many countries south of Mexico

Spanish in Ecuador. That soon led to a job

She adds that Colombia, home to the Andes

with unique cultures, unique challenges, and

working for a company that specializes in

Mountains, is an incredibly biodiverse

incredible people.”

using mobile technology to extend healthcare

country, roughly one hour’s flight to both the

“beyond the walls of the clinic” in the region.

Amazon and the Caribbean.

She loved the job, which allowed her to wear

And she encourages today’s Thayer students to start early and learn as many languages as they

many hats as Director of Latin America and

Those wishing to catch a glimpse of Jeffrey’s

the Caribbean. She remembers rural projects

life in Colombia should check out HGTV’s

where the residents spoke Spanish only as a

House Hunters International, which will fea-

second language to Mayan.

ture her and her boyfriend this fall.

“ I just had to dive right in,” she recalls. “There

“ The South Shore will always be ’home,’ but

were times when I was the only person from

my life is here now,” she says. “I just fell in

the United States, and certainly the only

love with it. Colombia is a very exciting place

redheaded Bostonian.”

with a long history.”

can. Of course, she has a favorite. “ There are 20 countries in the Americas where Spanish is the primary language,” says Jeffrey, “meaning that learning the language is a

Jeffrey is bullish on Colombia in general but

Jeffrey wishes more Americans would focus

specifically loves its capital, Bogotá.

on the numerous ties the United States has to Latin America and the Caribbean, adding:

virtual passport to some of the most remote places in this hemisphere.”

FROM THE 2002 BLACK & ORANGE "There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”

- Unknown Honor Roll, Drama, Music, Community Service, Tour Guide, Varsity Softball, JV Soccer

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GRACE SHALOUB ’90

New Day, New Story

G R AC E SHALHOUB ’90 FINDS LIFE IN BEIRUT E XC I T I N G, E N R I C H I N G, AND INSPIRING

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Kahlil Gibran, the

Not yet… but perhaps soon.

artist and poet

Shalhoub, who lives in Beirut where she

Lebanese-American famous for The

Prophet, sought to bridge the gap between East

and West, and

Grace Shalhoub ’90

wants to do the same in telling Gilbran's story.

“ There are many movies about American immigrants,” says Shalhoub, offering The Godfather, House of Sand and Fog, and The Kite Runner as examples. “ However, I felt a Lebanese hero has not yet been woven into the fabric of the great American immigrant story.”

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works as a marketing and communications consultant, is also the writer and executive producer of Gibran, a biographical narrative feature film which she co-wrote with her brother, Rob Shalhoub ’96. The screenplay placed third in the AMPAS (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) Nicholl Fellowship for Screenwriting and earned kudos at several international film festivals. The project is currently in the pre-production/financing phase. “ The Prophet has been inspirational during many American and international periods of both tragedy and evolution, such as the 60s, the Vietnam War, September 11, and now the refugee crisis,” says Shalhoub, noting that Gibran is the third most widely read poet ever, second only to Shakespeare and Lao Tzu. “It is a timeless masterpiece that anyone from any coun-

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try, background, culture, and circumstance can

often to watch her brothers play football. She

worlds, two cultures, two languages — resonat-

relate to and find solace, peace, and hope.”

says the Academy taught her to keep an open

ed with her.

mind as well as maintain a sense of self and Shalhoub has lived in Beirut since 1998. She

community.

has also lived in Dubai, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, and Greece; her work has taken her throughout the Middle East and Europe. “ There’s no place more exciting than Lebanon,” says Shalhoub, noting its gorgeous Mediterra-

“ I thought, ’Why hasn’t anybody made a movie about him?’” recalls Shalhoub. “So I started

“ Thayer was good at accepting students from all

writing, writing, writing endlessly.”

walks of life and backgrounds,” she says. “This mini melting pot mirrored the foundation that

She knew very little about screenwriting but

America was built upon. I believe I take those

found some good books and taught herself the

values with me everywhere I go.”

craft. As it turns out, the year she submitted the

nean coastline, its mountains, its forests, and

screenplay to AMPAS was the same year one of

its proximity to both Europe and Asia. Then

Shalhoub fell in love with film during her

the Academy producers had been searching for

there’s the bustling nightlife, the food-centric

undergraduate days at Boston College when

a script on Gibran. She sold the script to the

culture, the fashion, and the “organized chaos”

she would go to the Coolidge Corner Theatre

producer and has been working on making the

she says makes each day unique and interest-

in Brookline. There, she would watch indie

movie ever since.

ing.

films like Pulp Fiction or French classics like Les Enfants du Paradis. However, she consid-

The independent filmmaker is nothing if not

Shalhoub moved from Dedham to Canton

ered filmmaking more of a hobby, and she did

positive. Asked about a favorite Thayer teacher,

when she was 13 and started Thayer as a fresh-

“what one was supposed to do” and went to law

she says she loves them all. She credits Betty

man. She participated in track & field, theater,

school, earning a degree from at New England

Bailey ’63 “for making me the writer I am

and the arts as well as the school newspaper and

School of Law.

today,” calls Madame Florescu “the epitome of grace and elegance,” and notes the energy

the yearbook. In addition to Rob, brother Mark Shalhoub ’95 and sister Nicole Shalhoub ’02

Years later, Shalhoub was reading a book by

of Jim Pickel P ’91, ’95 GP ’22, ’25, with whom

attended Thayer, and Grace returned to campus

Gibran, and the themes — living between two

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movie, she lists a dozen, including classics such as Braveheart, Shawshank Redemption, and The Big Lebowski.

And, asked about places in the world she still wants to see, Shalhoub essentially lists every location on the planet except for the parking lot of an Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips. “ I’ve been all over, and I’ve seen the beauty everywhere I’ve been, even in the ugly,” says Shalhoub.

“Traveling and living abroad has widened my perspective and made me long to see and experience more places and people and things. So, I suppose I simply love our entire world, which I see as one world, with all the good, the bad, and the ugly.”

Shalhoub visits the South Shore as often as she can — “Most of all, I love home, the good ol’ US of A. Nothing like it. Anywhere. Ever,” she says — but Beirut is where her life is, where she works and writes, where’s she’s raising her two daughters and one son. She loves it. “ Every day is a blessing, and I try to see the beauty in everything I do and anywhere I am,” she says.

“No two days are ever the same.”

FROM THE 1990 BLACK & ORANGE "Love possesses not nor would it be possessed.

For love is sufficient unto love.” - Gibran Honor Roll, Prologue, Black & Orange, French Trip, Drama, Amnesty International, Young Republicans, SADD, International Thespian Society, Fall Tennis, Track, Football Manager

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By Craig Salters ’86 S ince 1996, US Director of Studies Lynette Sumpter has been teaching a variety of courses, from psychology to religion to history, but a common thread unites them all. “ It doesn’t matter what I’m teaching; I’m teaching social justice,” says Sumpter.

“My ultimate goal is always for students to become aware and have a safe space to discuss complex issues.” is is Sumpter’s third year overseeing Th the Academy’s Global Scholars Program, which fits that goal perfectly. According to the GSP’s web page, the program “encourages greater awareness of and engagement in global issues by combining academic learning with real-world learning and multicultural experiences.” It features a number of curricular requirements, including successful completion of the Global Scholars Seminar, a capstone course incorporating a research project and a community presentation. ose students who successfully comTh plete all requirements are recognized as Thayer Academy Global Scholars at graduation. “ The Global Scholars Program is for students who have demonstrated a passion for global citizenship,” explains Sumpter. “They’re looking for a deeper dive into matters of global significance.”

Some of those deeper dives involve the

environment, the world’s food supply, and women’s rights. One recent Global Scholar organized a symposium on the controversial issue of female circumcision in some parts of the world.

Another Global Scholar presented on medical recycling at a local hospital’s Earth Day fair.

SP students have organized symposia G on a number of important global topics and created projects that make a difference. A few years ago, five GSP students launched Project Angel, which supports educational development in countries with under-served populations. Through the project, supporters can purchase an angel made from upcycled oil drums by artists in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

S umpter credits Matt Dunne, the Academy’s former US director of studies, for founding the program and current US Foreign Language Faculty Aidan Rooney P ‘07, ‘15 for championing the GSP after Dunne’s departure. Other key members of the GSP team are Southworth Library Director Sara Kelley-Mudie, who Sumpter says has added her research expertise to the program, and US History Faculty Karen Jersild, who had been teaching global issues courses including “Global History Lessons” and “Resolving Global Conflicts” for years as Senior electives.

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e Global Scholars Program Th holds several activities throughout the year, including a Global Programs Open House in the library.

There’s also a showcase of all the students’ capstone projects in the spring. “ Global citizenship matters at Thayer Academy because the ‘common good’ is central to our mission,” says Rooney. Both a French and English teacher, Rooney points out that General Sylvanus Thayer valued foreign studies and language acquisition; in fact, Thayer studied for two years at the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris.

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T H AY E R A L U M I S J U S T I C E O N M I C R O N E S I A' S H I G H E S T C O U R T

By Craig Salters ’86

ey say a law degree can take you far, but Larry Th Wentworth ’69 is proving the old adage both literally and figuratively. entworth — who moved to Braintree at age 10, W started at Thayerlands in the fifth grade, and is the son of the late Thayer head librarian and archivist Lillian Wentworth P ’69, ’70 — moved to the Federated States of Micronesia in the early 1990s when he obtained a job there as a law clerk in their judicial system. Rising steadily through the ranks, Wentworth accepted a new role in October of 2016 when he was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the FSM Supreme Court. Peter Christian, then the nation’s president, nominated Wentworth for the post, and he was confirmed by the FSM Congress. “ I liked the work,” was how Wentworth described his decision to live and work in one of the most remote places on the planet. xplaining further, Wentworth said that as a law E student, he had written a paper advocating for the Federated States of Micronesia (not to be confused with the region of Micronesia) to join the United Nations. That drew some attention, and when a classmate urged him to apply for a job in the country, he did.

“ I am so grateful to be part of such a purpose-driven program,” says Sumpter. “We are developing emerging adults who are going to add to the common good.

Because of this program, we will have active global citizens.

nd, for the record, FSM, which was a former A member of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and is still formally associated with the United States, is now an independent country and a member of the United Nations.

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(Front Row L-R): Southworth Library Director Sara Kelley-Mudie, US Foreign Language Faculty Aidan Rooney P ’07, ’15, Aimee Matos ’20, Persia Pena Cruz ’20, OluwagbemiSola Osinubi ’20, Nicole Nessralla ’20, Megan McCormack ’20, US History Faculty Karen Jersild; (2nd Row L-R): Meg O'Brien ’20, Elena Gosalvez ’20, Mary Clare Boselli ’20, Karina Kilburn ’20, Caitlin Caulfield ’20, US Director of Studies Lynette Sumpter; (3rd Row L-R): Maddie DeLuca ’20, Maddie Broderick ’20, Steffi Joe ’20, Olivia O'Connor ’20, Sophia Ubertalli ’20; (4th Row L-R): Cameron Walker ’20, Gabby Grattan ’20, Charlie Wahlberg ’20, Julia Guidone ’20, Alison Swierczynski ’20, Katerina Babanikas ’20, Eva Rando ’20, Giana Carrozza ’20, Erika Plante ’20; (Back Row L-R): Matt Scapicchio ’20, Sam Garber ’20, Adam Lazowski ’20, Ben Hussey ’20, Bradford Campbell ’20, Michael Nessralla ’20, Tommy Gaffey ’20

entworth is, obviously, an expert in FSM’s W Constitution and its laws. Asked if there are any major differences between courts there and in the United States, he pointed to Micronesia’s “Judicial Guidance Clause.”

The clause states that decisions must be made not only in accordance with the country’s constitution but also with “Micronesian customs and traditions, and the social and geographical configuration of Micronesia.”

S o how remote is the Federated States of Micronesia? Well, its 607 islands, most of them uninhabited, total just over 270 square miles of actual land but occupy roughly one million square miles of the Pacific Ocean. The islands stretch about 1,700 miles from west to east and are approximately 3,000 miles southwest of Hawaii. entworth said FSM has four states — Yap, W Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae — and boasts a breathtaking landscape of mountains, beaches, lagoons, and coral reefs. Also, Chuuk Lagoon (also known as Truk Lagoon) provides some of the world’s best wreck diving, as it contains 50 sunken ships of the Japanese Imperial Navy. entworth, who earned his bachelor’s degree at W Antioch College and his law degree from New England School of Law, still reads Thayer Magazine to keep up with classmates and school events. He even met a fellow Tiger once during a legal conference in nearby Saipan. nd, as if that weren’t enough school pride, this A spring he made it back to Braintree for the Class of 1969’s fiftieth reunion celebration. The round-trip distance: more than 16,000 miles.

FROM THE 1969 BLACK & ORANGE "If you have knowledge, let others light their candle at it.”

Newspaper, Summer Science, Chess Club, Debate Club, National Forensic League, Latin Club, Current Affairs, Basketball, Soccer, High Honor Roll

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Lessons Learned Abroad

By Maureen Keleher P ’24, ’26

Thayer Upper School English Faculty

KELEHER WITH HER FAMILY AT CIVITA BAGNOREGIO

Last year I taught English at School Year Abroad in Viterbo, Italy.

While my year with SYA put me in an American school, it also put our family in an Italian apartment building in the middle of an Italian city.

In addition, we put our four children not in the international school (where my husband taught a class) but in an Italian Catholic school with an old-school, content-based, interragazione-assessment approach that was new to them on every level.

In short, it was not only a travel adventure for us but also a year of living — of creating routine, finding activities, working, and going to school.

And while our explorations often left us amazed — the limpid waters of Lago di Bolsena; the sulfuric hot springs of Viterbo; the green countryside of Perugia; the grilling of fish on a street corner in Palermo; the canals of Venice — it was the steps I took to learn more about Italian language and culture that will stay with me most.

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kids’ classes, trying to figure out what day a field trip was or how many euros we owed for a birthday party. I learned new words from the other moms’ messages and contributed an occasional “Grazie mille per aiutare tanto!” to thank folks or an “A che ora?” to find out the time of a party.

As my Italian improved, I learned more about the culture, too. I started to note which Italians said “Ciao” to us and which Italians said “Arrivederci.” Italians use “Ciao” with children and with people they know; they use “Arrivederci” for someone not familiar. My goal was to have people greet me and bid farewell to me with a “Ciao”: the owner of the cartoleria (school supply store); the brothers at the pasticceria (bakery); the woman at the gelateria; the baristas at every bar within 100 yards of our apartment.

Before last year, I didn’t speak Italian. In the fall, bombarded by the demands of a new school, I struggled to grow my Italian vocabulary, verb tenses, and confidence.

Reaching the level of “Ciao” meant that I had to put myself out there. I would never presume to use “Ciao” with Italians first, but I had to engage, getting out there again and again, speaking my choppy Italian to connect. “Piano, piano, ho parlato piu in l’italiano.”

But when I needed to get the kids soccer cleats or erasable pens, I had to let go of my anxiety and reserve and use my beginner Italian. (e.g., “Ha le scarpe per calcio?” or “Do you have soccer shoes?”). Nightly I read dozens of WhatsApp messages on the group chats for the

In getting out there, I said yes to invitations to coffee even though I didn’t drink coffee. Italians congregate in bars for their coffee breaks morning and afternoon, and while normally I skip such breaks to walk or get something done on my to-do list, I came to enjoy both the breaks

and the coffee. After lunch before afternoon classes; during faculty meeting mornings with colleagues; on afternoons between soccer and swim with Mary and Sebastian; at moments when a friend dropped off Connor after a playdate; on occasional mornings with my husband or a friend or colleague or even just solo — coffee breaks became a gift of time and connection.

And while the kids made Italian friends, I was surprised to find that we adults made friends, too. Cristina and Marco spent hours not minding our beginner Italian and shared their lives with us. They were an unexpected gift of our year, and our time with them encouraged and inspired us to speak and engage without worrying about mistakes. “Bravissima! Okayissimo!” they complimented us.

When I wonder what our kids will remember about our year in Italy, images from our travel come to mind first: climbing windy Mount Vesuvius; visiting the Colosseum; skiing in the Dolomites; biking the walls of Lucca; hiking at Cinque Terre; walking the Via Francigena; making snowballs out of calcium deposits at Bagni San Filippo.

But what I think is in them now most, the way it’s in me, is the experience of taking risks, gaining courage, and learning to adapt.

Read Maureen's article on teaching at SYA at thayer.org/SYAteaching To read her blog documenting her year in Italy go to: www.viterboyear.blogspot.com

“There are no foreign lands.

It is only the traveler who is foreign.”

A uthor Robert Louis Stevenson expressed that thought more than a century ago, long before air travel, mass communication, and the internet connected the world so intricately that words like “remote” or “exotic” have lost much of their meaning. But despite the geographical and psychological distance of that era, Stevenson still felt at home, or nearly at home, wherever his numerous travels took him. He is buried on Mount Vaea in Samoa, where he spent the last few years of his life. The Samoans called the Scotsman “Tusitala,” or “Teller of Tales.”

I n that worldly spirit, Thayer Magazine offers a bookmark with suggested books chronicling the experience of living or traveling abroad. The recommendations come from two of our alumni profilees, Grace Shalhoub ‘90 and Erin Lyall ‘97, as well as Southworth Library Director Sara Kelley-Mudie. We hope it inspires you to great travels and even greater tales of your own. Enjoy!

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Recommendations The Anglo Files

by Sarah Lyall

This was the best book to welcome me to London. You think the British are the same as Americans... but they’re not! The book is a great translator. - EL

Every Falling Star

by Sungju Lee

A memoir of growing up in and escaping from North Korea. - SKM

Everything Here is Beautiful

by Mira T. Lee

The faculty book club read this, and Lee is going to be the BKAS author this year.

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A Hope More Powerful Than The Sea

by Melissa Fleming

The story of a Syrian refugee.

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- SKM = Sara Kelley-Mudie - GS = Grace Shalhoub ’90 - EL = Erin Lyall ’97

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If the World Were A Village

by David Smith

A children’s book, part of the Citizen Kid series. - GS

The Namesake

by Jhumpa Lahiri

It’s not about living abroad, rather about living as an immigrant in America. Great book. - GS

The Sex Life of Cannibals

by J. Maarten Troost This is a great memoir about the two years he and his wife spent on a remote atoll in the Pacific. - EL

Shantaram

by Gregory David Roberts It’s a true story and one of my favorite books, which I’m sure will be made into a movie someday. In fact, I have it tattooed on my wrist. It’s not necessarily about living abroad per se, rather about a man’s journey through life and foreign lands.

Amazing book. - GS

Uncorked: My Year in Provence

by Peter Mayle

For me, this book remains the best specimen of a book about life in a foreign country. It will inspire you to leave the known and comfortable for the unknown, romantically strange, and deliciously different. - EL

When the Ground is Hard

by Malla Nunn

A coming-of-age story set in South Africa. - SKM

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“ The odds are just statistics, and you can beat statistics every day of the week with hard work, grit, and determination.”

“The light is green for us, and it's

time to apply everything Thayer has given us on the road ahead.”

- SENIOR SPEAKER EBEN BUTLER ’19

- BRAINTREE MAYOR JOSEPH C. SULLIVAN

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SENIOR SPEAKER EBEN BUTLER ’19

BENEDICTION CALLIE HABEGGER ’19

INVOCATION BAYDEN IBRAHIM ’19

VALEDICTORY ADDRESS TIM KEMP ’19

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(L-R): Tim Kemp gives the valedictory address as Head of School Ted Koskores '70 P '10, '13, Board of Trustees Chair Melissa Bayer Tearney P '14, and Upper School Director Highley Thompson P '20, '23 look on.

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Maria Theodore '19 reflects on 3 Commencement Day.

NANCY DINATALE TAYLOR AWARD BRITTANY RAPHINO THAYER ACADEMY OUTSTANDING MALE ATHLETE AWARD JOHN DALEY THE MAUREEN E. BUCKEN GIRLS’ ATHLETIC AWARD HONOUR RHOADES THE THOMAS J. BERRY III AWARD OWEN DROMETER GILBERT A. BOOTH AWARDS EBEN BUTLER, CHRISTINA MEUCCI WARD S. DONNER AWARDS TIMOTHY KEMP, MARIA THEODORE

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PHOEBE LEE HOSMER FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRIZES RUBY LIPPERT, ADAM FOGEL, KATHARINE BARRETT

LOUISE E. SAUL AWARD FOR ENGLISH CHARLOTTE NICKERSON, JENNA HERSH MAURICE R. SEYMOUR PRIZE FOR MATHEMATICS MANQING “EMILY” FENG CHARLES R. MANGAT-RAI PRIZE FOR COMPUTER PROGRAMMING JIAQI “LOUIS” LU, OLIVIA FLOODY

5 Finn Doherty '19 shakes the hand of his father, Thayer Trustee Sean Doherty P '19, '20, during Commencement ceremonies.

E. IONE LOCKWOOD MUSIC AWARD DAVID HAVENS

LEIGHTON S. TOWER HISTORY PRIZE FINN DOHERTY, CHARLIE HEWIT

HELEN ALDEN BREEN DRAMATICS AWARD CAROLINE BACON

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THE JOHN M. RODOCANACHI ART PRIZE CHENGYU “CHERYL” XUE NATHANIEL AUGUSTINE THAYER SCHOLARSHIP CONNOR DAVIDSON JOTHAM B. SEWELL PRIZE TIMOTHY KEMP THE WALTER AND PRUDENCE ABELL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS KILEY CLANCY, PABLO HERNANDEZ HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARD BAYDEN IBRAHIM, DONOVAN MANNION

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Drometer, Owen A. Fallon, Daniel M. Farley, Kayla Farwell, Korina S. Feeney, Kristen R. Feng, Manqing Finlay, Eabha Holly Fitzpatrick, Devin M. FitzPatrick, Nolan J. Flaherty, Elizabeth H. Floody, Olivia M. Flowers, Moses Flynn, Jacob R. Fogel, Adam J. Foresteire, Grace A. Gallagher, Aidan T. Gao, Chang Garvey, John M. Geisel, Toni F. Geraghty, James Goldthwaite, William R. Gomes, Isabella B. Graham, Blake M. Gregory, Elizabeth H. Habegger, Callie J. Habegger, Casey Havens, David J. Hayes, Christian P. Hernandez, Pablo E. Hersh, Jenna B. Hewit, Charles W.

Davidson College Fairfield University Sacred Heart University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Connecticut College Carnegie Mellon University Eckerd College Vanderbilt University Junior Hockey, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Syracuse University Northeastern University University of Hartford University of Connecticut Brown University Roger Williams University Vassar College Brandeis University The University of Tampa Nichols College Providence College Wheaton College MA The George Washington University Saint Anselm College Tulane University University of Colorado at Boulder Trinity College Syracuse University College of the Holy Cross Rochester Institute of Technology Colby College University of Pennsylvania

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Olsen, Cassandra A. Pace, Morley A. Post, Miriam Raphino, Brittany C. Resnick, Campbell Rhoades, Honour K. Ridlon, Sophie D. Rinkus, Bo M. Robey, Benjamin T. Rowe, George W. Rulon, Kate L. Salloum, Lauren N. Scola, William F. Sheehan, Reilly R. Smith, Timothy J. Struzziero, Laine Sullivan, Caitlin M. Theodore, Maria A. Torres, Ethan J. Underhill, Christopher J. Vienneau, Zachery N. Walker, Kaleigh C. Weber, Madison G. Wiesenhahn, Madelyn W. Xue, Chengyu You, Ye Zeghibe, Sabrina R. Zhu, Yuanping

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Seniors 2019 Senior Profiles

Maria Theodore ’19 Black & Orange Yearbook (Chief Editor); Voice Magazine (Editor); Benelli Writing Center Fellow; Classics Club; Environmental Club; Global Scholar; Cum Laude Society Hometown: Quincy Attending: Harvard University

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I have learned about the importance of balance.

At Thayer, while academics are the main emphasis, athletics and the arts play a significant role in our lives as well. I feel that the students here are happier because of this. It is a scale that never tips too far one way.

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Donovan Mannion ’19 Varsity Football (Captain); Community Council (President); Varsity Baseball; Peer Advisor; Lead Tour Guide; Project DEEP volunteer tutor; Martin Richard Foundation Challenger Program volunteer Hometown: Dorchester Attending: United States Military Academy at West Point

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Over my seven years at Thayer, I’ve tried to become involved in as many things as possible. It’s a smaller community, so you’re held accountable. For someone just starting out at Thayer, I’d just say to take advantage of all the opportunities that the Academy has to offer. Looking back as a senior, I never thought I could involve myself in so many things.

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Charlie Hewit ’19 Varsity Basketball; Voice Magazine (Editor); Peer Advisor; Tech Fellow; Mathlete; Peer Tutor; Lead Tour Guide; Cum Laude Society; Mr. Thayer 2019 Hometown: Canton Attending: University of Pennsylvania

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Thayer has made me much more confident. I was very nervous being placed in a rigorous academic environment, but Thayer’s teachers and support helped me to succeed.

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Brittany Raphino ’19 Varsity Soccer (Captain); Varsity Basketball (Captain); Martin Richard Foundation Challenger Program volunteer; Tour Guide Hometown: Randolph Attending: Brown University

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Thayer has taught me a love of math and science. I started in a basic level of Algebra I, but by junior year I was doubling in PreCalc and Geometry, and as a senior, I took AP Calculus. (Ed. Note: Brittany scored a 5 on the exam!) I want to major in neuroscience because of the classes and experiences I’ve had here at Thayer.

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Katie Donovan ’20 on the flute and Aidan Humphreys ’22 on the djembe as part of the Steve Skop’s Period D Combo.

Members of Jeff Browne’s Period F Combo perform: Ava Clancy ’21 on keys; vocalists Caitlyn Caulfield ’20 and Chloe Clifford ’22; Henry Richard ’20 on drums; and Reilly Sheehan ’19 on bass.

Pablo Hernandez ’19 with a peace sign from behind the drums.

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The three singers of the Balthasar Quartet: Caitlin Caulfield ’20, Kendall Bryant ’19, and Chloe Clifford ’22.

Logan Clancy ’20 as Don Pedro Leonata (Ruby Lippert ’19) tries to come to terms with Claudio (Bradford Campbell ’20) as he breaks his engagement with Hero (Olivia O'Connor ’20) at the wedding.

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The production featured March Sisters from three different historical eras: (WWI era, L-R) Julia Pickel ’22, Maeve Bettencourt ’22, Anna Kester ’22, and Patricia Breen ’22; (the original Civil War era, L-R) Caitlin Caulfield ’20, Ava Clancy ’19, Olivia O'Connor ’20, and Abby Browne ’19; and (the Vietnam War era L-R) Sidra Eschauzier ’21, Reilly Sheehan ’19, Honour Rhoades ’19, Lizzie Flaherty ’19 Miles Treichel ’20, Emmett Wilmot ’20, Thomas Briggs ’20, Giovanni Marinilli ’21, Zac Gondelman ’22, Jeremy Ridlon ’22, Ryker Gibson ’22 in a scene from Little Women.

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The cast singing “The Weekly Volcano Press" from the musical version of Little Women.

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The full cast and crew of Little Women.

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Ava Clancy ’19 and Abby Browne ’19 share a moment in Little Women.

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Ruby Lippert ’19 as Marmee (center), with Ava Clancy ’19 (as Beth) and Olivia O'Connor ’20 (as Amy).

Henry Richard ’20 sings as Professor Bhaer in Little Women.

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Rileigh Murphy-Morris ’25, Nicole Joffe ’23, Jake Crowley ’24, Aly Mantville ’24, and Tyler Fico ’23 in Scheme of the Driftless Shifter.

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Ollie Seed ’24, Conor Mannion ’23, Sadie Smith ’24, Brooklynn Masso ’25, Ty Mainini ’23, and Catherine Woods ’25 in another scene from The Scheme of the Driftless Shifter.

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Kelly Costello ’25 as Cinderella in Twice Upon a Time.

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Virginia Thompson ’23 as Beauty in Twice Upon a Time.

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Julie Song ’24 as the Storyteller in Twice Upon a Time.

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The full cast of Twice Upon a Time and The Scheme of the Driftless Shifter.

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Ollie Seed ’24 as Rex Holmes in The Scheme of the Driftless Shifter.

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Jake Crowley ’24 as the Frog in Twice Upon a Time.

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Fine Arts Featured Artist: Cheryl Xue ’19

The Thayer portfolio of Cheryl Xue ’19 included works in diverse media, with each pen and ink drawing, pencil sketch, and acrylic and watercolor painting evoking awe and emotion in the imagination and artistry. She is enrolled at Parsons School of Design in New York City.

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Athletics TIGERS IN THE NCAA

NCAA Student-Athletes from the Class of 2019 These 21 Thayer student-athletes will be playing NCAA sports around the country this year.

ATHLETICS Danny Cooke

Dylan Amonte Lacrosse

Northwestern University

Baseball

Connor Davidson

Roger Williams University

Tufts University

Kristen Feeney

Owen Drometer

Field Hockey

Track & Field

Connecticut College

Davidson College

Baseball

Devin Fitzpatrick Lacrosse

Vanderbilt University

Grace Foresteire Lacrosse

Roger Williams University

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Jake Flynn

Moses Flowers

University of Connecticut

University of Hartford

Ice Hockey

Basketball

Aidan Gallagher

Toni Geisel

Liam Goldthwaite

Nichols College

Wheaton College

Baseball

Basketball

Lacrosse

Vassar College

Christian Hayes

Mark Monahan

Harry MacKinlay

Ice Hockey

College of the Holy Cross

Baseball

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St. Anselm College

St. Anselm College

Riley Moran

Ice Hockey U.S. Military Academy West Point (Fall 2020)

Maria Theodore

Jack Murphy

Ice Hockey

Brittany Raphino Soccer

Brown University

St. Anselm College

Zach Vienneau

Fencing

Football

Harvard University

Sewanee

Madi Weber

Field Hockey Stonehill College

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Athletics WINTER/SPRING HIGHLIGHTS

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Jake Flynn ’19 celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the 2019 Valicenti Cup Five varsity girls hockey players (L-R): Leonie Kuehberger ’21, Claire Kennedy ’21, Abby Foran ’22, Lindsey Wilmot ’22, and Caroline Lally ’22 The varsity girls hockey team stands respectfully during the national anthem at the Girls Valicenti Cup at the Warrior Ice Arena

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Cameron Walker '20 readies a shot on goal

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Collin Whitmore '22 eludes a defender

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Jordan Ruddick '22 returns a volley during tennis practice

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Massimo Zhang '21 lines up a forehand during a home match

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Campbell Resnick '19 follows through on a drive during a match

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Cassie Olsen '19 winds up for a pitch during a spring game, with Bayden Ibrahim '19 ready at the hot corner

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Thayer Middle School athletes celebrating the Div. 3 Girls State Championship are, from left: Anya Zupkofska ’23, Katie Wipf ’23, Rose Cairo ’25, Kylie Bogar ’23, and Alix Abelard ’23. Athletes missing from photo are Alenka Cetkovic ’23, Nicole Joffe ’23, and Tatiana Allen ’23. At far right is TAMS Track & Field Head Coach Tom Chiari P ’22, ’22.

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Moses Flowers ’19 runs with a training parachute during track practice.

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Cassandra Davidson ’21 soars through the air during the long jump portion of a meet.

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champs for the 20th and 22nd straight time!

during a home game.

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Alumni ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS

2019 Thayer Legacy Photo At Commencement 2019, alumni and their children (and one grandchild) gathered for a Thayer Legacy photo on the steps of Main Building.

Front Row (L-R): Kevin Corcoran ’19, Tara McCarthy Corcoran ’88 P ’19, Earle Milbery ’58 GP ’19, Kiley Clancy ’19, Dylan Amonte ’19, Daniel Fallon ’19, Sean Fallon ’81 P ’19, ’20 Second Step (L-R): William Goldthwaite ’19, Michelle Dickinson Goldthwaite ’83 P ’13, ’16, ’19, ’22, Laurie Pfeffer Amonte ’89 P ’16, ’18, ’19, ’23 Fourth Step (L-R): Mimi Post ’19, Ella Donnellan ’19, Lori Tregoning Donnellan ’90 P ’17, ’19, ’21, ’25, Robert DeMarco II ’19, Jennifer Johnson ’84 P ’19, ’21, Robert DeMarco ’86 P ’19, ’21, Justin O'Leary ’19 Rear Step (L-R): Adam Post ’85 P ’19, Jamie Cashman ’73 P ’19, ’21, Ashley Cashman ’19

Alumni News & Notes Upcoming Events of Interest in 2019-20 WWW.THAYER.ORG/ALUMNI/ALUMNI-EVENTS-AND-CALENDAR

January 31: Valicenti Cup 2020 vs. St. Seb's - first Cup at the new Thayer Sports Center February 3: Founders Day: A Day of Giving - a day to support and give back to the Academy February 11: Bailey-King Author Series - featuring Novelist Mira T. Lee March 6: Thayer Auction 2020 - the biennial event returns April 1: Professional Women's Networking Event - annual event held at State Street May 9: Thayer Reunion 2020 - celebrating classes ending with a “0” or “5” May 18: 26th Annual General's Open Tournament & Tennis Event June 6: Thayer Commencement - The 143rd Commencement of Thayer Academy

If you are interested in hosting an alumni event, please contact Rachael Rouvales Vassalotti ’79 P ’07, ’11, ’12, Associate Director of Development, at 781.664.2504 or rvassalotti@thayer.org.

Remember: Events/dates are always subject to change - for the latest up-to-date calendar of events, go to: www.thayer.org/calendar

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2019 General’s Council Reception Celebrating the opening of the Thayer Sports Center and the Valicenti Rink

By Craig Salters ’86

On September 12, 2019, Thayer Academy held its twenty-first annual General’s Council Reception. This year, invitees celebrated the opening of the Thayer Sports Center and the dedication of the Valicenti Rink at Thayer's South Athletic Campus.

The 21st Annual General’s Council Reception was not

Melissa Bayer Tearney P ’14, Chair of the Thayer Academy

only a great night to thank those who generously support

Board of Trustees, welcomed guests to the Sept. 12 recep-

the Thayer community, but it was also a chance to show-

tion. She thanked Van Whisnand ’62, the former Thayer

case the tangible effects of that support.

hockey captain and donor who launched the $1M Valicenti Rink Challenge, for spearheading the naming efforts.

Most importantly, it was a night to honor a man whose

She also thanked the Flatley Family (whose initial donation

decades of contributions to the Academy have made his

of land made the South Athletic Campus possible); Edge

name synonymous with Thayer athletics.

Sports Group (who managed construction of the facility under a long-term ground lease and will manage daily

“ Gratitude is a memory of the heart,” said Arthur Valicenti ’51 P ’75, ’75, ’77 GP ’10, ’14,

Thayer’s longtime coach and

operations); fellow Trustee and Vice-Chair Michael Joe P ’17, ’20,

whose countless hours of work made the sports

athletic director who founded its boys hockey program in

center a reality; Braintree Mayor Joseph C. Sullivan and

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the town for guidance on the project; and Head of School Ted Koskores ’70 P ’10, ’13, who provided leadership on what

For Valicenti, the French proverb was fitting, as he thanked those who made such a night possible, especially his wife and family. “I cannot express what this night means to me,” he said.

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was a complex undertaking.

Alumni GENERAL’S COUNCIL RECEPTION 2019

Head of School Ted Koskores ’70 P ’10, ’13 and Arthur T. Valicenti ’51 P ’75, ’75, ’77 GP ’10, ’14 (Vi Robohm Valicenti ’51 P ’75, ’75, ’77 GP ’10, ’14)

“ It is a tremendous honor for me to share with you the grand opening of the Thayer Sports Center,” said Tearney.

“I was told there would be a rink by the time I was a senior,” quipped Whisnand, “but I didn’t think that meant ‘senior citizen.’”

Koskores called the event “truly a special night” and said Whisnand “really drove the project forward with his gener-

The night ended with words from Valicenti, who was visibly

osity.”

touched by the honor.

Athletic Director Rick Foresteire P ’19, ’21 called Valicenti “a

“ Thank you not only for this rink but for all the memories

legend in his profession” and noted his role as mentor to so

you’ve shared with me,” he said.

many others.

Located on the South Athletic Campus, the Thayer Sports “ Arthur, congratulations, sir,” said Foresteire. “Well done.”

center houses the Arthur T. Valicenti Rink with one and a half sheets of ice. The 86,000 square-foot sports center also

Whisnand spoke from the heart but also had the best line

has an indoor multi-sport playing field that will convert

of the night, poking fun at Thayer’s many quixotic attempts

to four tennis courts in the spring, dedicated varsity locker

to build a rink over the years.

rooms for Thayer’s hockey teams, a concessions stand, a hospitality suite, and a host of other amenities.

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Valicenti Family - Arthur Valicenti ’51 P ’75, ’75, ’77 GP ’10, ’14 & Vi Robohm Valicenti ’51 P ’75, ’75, ’77 GP ’10, ’14 (in front) and left to right Dan Valicenti, Nick Valicenti, Dale Valicenti ’77, Ron Valicenti ’75 P ’10, ’14, Marie Shadduck, Janet Valicenti P ’10, ’14, Morgan Valicenti ’10, Dempsey Banks, Olivia Valicenti ’14, and Sherry Valicenti Banks ’75

Van Whisnand ’62

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Geoff Goodale ’62 P ’84, ’91, ’97, Jeff Ross ’62, Bruce Alemian ’62, Arthur Valicenti ’51 P ’75, ’75, ’77 GP ’10, ’14, Frank Tenore ’62, Paula Nobili ’62, and Van Whisnand ’62

Krista DiRico P ’18, ’18, ’23, Tony Amonte ’89 P ’16, ’18, ’19, ’23 (Boys Head Varsity Hockey Coach), and Laurie Pfeffer Amonte ’89 P ’16, ’18, ’19, ’23

Alumni GENERAL’S COUNCIL RECEPTION 2019

Melissa Bayer Tearney P ’14 Chair, Thayer Academy's Board of Trustees, with Head of School Ted Koskores ’70 P ’10, ’13 and Athletic Director Rick Foresteire P ’19, ’21.

SCAN THIS QR CODE (OR VISIT

www.thayer.org/tsctimelapse) Brian Cibelli (Girls Varsity Hockey Head Coach); Michael Joe P ’17, ’20, Trustee and Vice Chair; and Holly Joe P ’17, ’20

FOR A SHORT TIMELAPSE VIDEO OF THE THAYER SPORTS CENTER

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A Fitting Honor

Thayer names baseball field in honor of Justin A. Lloyd ’12

Thayer Academy honored the life and legacy

Lloyd, an outstanding scholar-athlete who

Latin, his full-speed dive into a chain-link

of Justin A. Lloyd ’12 this past spring when

fulfilled his dream of playing college base-

fence in an attempt to make a catch, and

it named its baseball field in his memory.

ball at Union College before transferring

his gutsy pitching performances. There

to Boston College to be closer to medical

were also stories of how he was always there

In addition, an endowed fund has been

treatment, died of cancer in August of

for those he loved, like the time he ignored

established which will provide financial

2017. He was 23.

his illness and made the trek to Brunswick,

assistance to a deserving student who

Maine, for the Marine Corps commission-

reflects the Milton native’s qualities of hu-

“ It’s so fitting to honor Justin in a place that

mility, kindness, and compassion while also

was so special to him,” said his father, Ken,

demonstrating “a commitment to academ-

on behalf of the entire family, including

Joe Ferrera ’12 — a longtime friend who

ics, athletics, and sportsmanship on and off

Justin’s mother Jeanne and brothers Jon-

addressed the gathering as did Joe Argus

the field.”

athan and Jared. “We can’t describe how

’12, Tom Logue ’12, Matt Parent ’12, and

much joy this brings us.”

Michael Shepard — said that Lloyd was

Head of School Ted Koskores ’70

drawn to people and vice versa; Justin, he

P ’10, ’13, called the day “a wonderful op-

Dedication ceremonies began with a

portunity to recognize someone who’s very,

luncheon in Southworth Library packed

very dear to us.” Several speakers referenced

with family, friends, teammates, classmates,

Lloyd’s “Rise Above It” motto and his fear-

teachers, and coaches, all eager to share

less approach to life.

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ing ceremony of Brendan Lawler ’12.

said, was always reaching out in friendship. “ And it didn’t matter if you knew him for 15 years or 15 minutes,” Ferrera added.

Alumni JUSTIN A. LLOYD ’12 FIELD DEDICATION

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Family members received Lloyd’s jersey (#26) at the end of the luncheon before heading out to the ballfield where Thayer’s varsity team was already warming up for their game

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Head of School Ted Koskores ’70 P ’10, ’13 welcomes guests to the onfield dedication of the Justin A. Lloyd ’12 Baseball Field. Joining him are Justin’s parents, Jeanne and Ken, and brothers Jonathan and Jared.

Matt McGuirk ’92, former Thayer AD and Lloyd's baseball coach shares his memories of Justin at the luncheon.

The Lloyd Family all received Thayer baseball jerseys as part of the ceremony.

The Justin A. Lloyd ’12 Baseball Field scoreboard is revealed.

Justin's brothers Jonathan and Jared stand at attention during the national anthem prior to the baseball game.

Special commemorative baseballs were created for the event.

on what is now the Justin A. Lloyd ’12 Baseball Field. Logan Clancy ’20 performed the national anthem.

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Alumni ALUMNI & PARENT EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Front Row (L-R): Sarah Dowden P ’26, Leslie Armstrong P ’19, Lori Langenhagen P ’18, ’20, ’25, Kristen Walker P ’20, ’23, Gayla Campbell P ’20, Maureen Hayes P ’21, ’24 (Co-chair), Lisa Rooney Back Row (L-R): Jennifer Casey P ’17, ’18, ’20, Diana Goldman McDevitt ’00, Peter Finnegan P ’15, ’17, ’24, Sonja Kelly P ’21, Sue Daniello P ’22, Cheryl Farley P ’17, ’19,

’21, Leslie Wilmot P ’20, ’22, Julie Wichern P ’18, ’21, Julie Gilbert P ’17, ’21 (Co-chair), Victoria Milano P ’21, ’22

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Alumni GENERAL'S OPEN TOURNAMENT 2019

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L-R Current Thayer parent Jimmy Sullivan P ’21, ’25, Jimmy Abban ’87, and fellow Thayer alumnus Todd Guilfoyle ’92 shot ten-under to win the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament

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Alumni REUNION 2018 RECAP

Watch the 2019 Reunion recap video online: www.tinyurl.com/ThayerReunion2019

Once again, hundreds of returning alumni enjoyed a May weekend at Thayer. Reunion 2019 was a celebration of alumni, some who came for the first time, others who have come for decades.  Joyce DiBona ’59 and Sally Donner Briers ’59 chat with the Rev. Heidi Fieldstone ’63 prior to the Memorial Service.

M arc Rando P ’18, ’20 holds up a vintage Thayer wrestling jacket with Thayer Sports Hall of Fame inductee Donald Badger III ’98.

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 Brad Merritt ’64, Bill Reardon ’64, and Paul Yovino ’64 visit an English class of Bobby Kiley ’04 during Reunion weekend.

Starting in 2020, Reunion will be a one-day-only celebration!

Alumni Recognition Luncheon

A Reunion tradition, the Thayer Alumni Recogntion Luncheon, held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, honored four Thayer alumni. The Achievement Award was given to Thomas S. Volpe ’69 for his career in international investment and finance; the Humanitarian Award was given to Emily Gordon Spencer ’99 for her inspirational work as the founder of the Heartillery Group; the Loyalty Award was given to Judith Smith ’74 for her lifelong commitment to Thayer; and Donald B. Badger III ’98 was inducted into the Thayer Sports Hall of Fame for his standout career in football, wrestling, and baseball.

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

LOYALTY AWA R D

EMILY GORDON SPENCER ’99

JUDITH SMITH ’74

T H AY E R SP O RTS

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

AC HIEVEMENT AWARD

THOMAS S. VOLPE ’69

DONALD B. BADGER III ’98

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Reunion Class Photos

REUNION CLASS PHOTOS

Here are the Thayer classes (“4s” and “9s”) who came back to campus in May of 2019.

Class of

1969 Front Row (L-R): Tom Etsten, Rick Colson, Jim Paiva Second Row (L-R): Kathi Ellis, Michelle Tobin, Lynn Gronich Edwards, Jane Seoane Hubbell, Trudy Tucker, Susannah Hyland Webb, Pamela Reed Mellone, Vivien SInger, Deborah Lynch Chrisman, Deborah Rubin Cooper, Seth Stadfeld Back Row (L-R): Robert Hall, Tom Hannaford, Greg Bestick, Alex Clark, Bob Garber, Larry Wentworth, Brian Leahy, Victor Accattatis, Tom Volpe, Jim Mihos, George White

Class of

1949 (L-R): Sally Turner, David Turner, Betsey Wheatley Woolf, Nancy Beal Allen, Dorothy Kelly, Matt Cushing

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Class of

1959 Front (L-R): Marilyn Dixon Jackson, Margaret Porteus Heuss, Sally Donner Briers, Linda Claff Bailit, Joyce DiBona Back (L-R): Frank Chiminello, George Nightingale, Art Rochelle, Ken Commoss, Bill Delahunt

REUNION 2019: REUNION CLASSES

Class of

2014 Front Row (L-R): Josie Linell, Najat Goso, Shannon Lydon Second Row (L-R): Alanna Iwuh, Rosie Darling, Daintry Calnan, Joanna Douglas, Kelly Lawler, Bridget Norton Third Row (L-R): Kathleen Fowkes, Ali McGrath, Ralph Tedeschi, Caroline Finnegan, Elizabeth Waltman, Guest, Allison Tierney, Julianne Landry, Andrew Cooley Back Row (L-R): Benjamin Daly, Nick Falkson, Nolan Murray, Ryan Murray, Dylan McManus, Conor O'Brien

Class of

2009

Front (L-R): Colleen Casey, Molly Marr, Catherine Nwachukwu, Patricia Nicolas, Kendra Cahill, Kassy Sullivan Desmond, Dan Kent, Isabel Lorenzo Back (L-R): Evan Metzold, Colin Benelli, Tim Clinton, Megan Flaherty, Chris Lerner, Emily Hines, Danielle Demarco Resor, Ryan Vazza, Mikey Desmond, Danielle O'Dwyer, Ibrahim Durrani Thayer Magazine /// Summer / Fall 2019

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Alumni REUNION CLASS PHOTOS

REUNION 2019: REUNION CLASSES

(L-R): Randy O'Dwyer, Rochelle Ballin Roberts, Jason Luippold, Amanda Kelly Silberman

Class of

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Class of

1999

Front (L-R): Ashley Thorton, Bridget Hynes, Liz Dalton, Laurie Rizotti Chabot, Saurav Bhattacharyya, Marie Rockoff Back (L-R): Sean Clancy, Mike Bevilacqua, Kristen Henderson Hallisey, Andrea Sorgi Spano, Katie Lambert Conover, David Benedict, Jill Rockoff, Brad Dunn, Meredith Scarlatta Thayer, Liam McDevitt, Nick Hurley, Jen Smith, Eric Crowley, Ann Marie Nugent, Pat Mahoney, Mike Tucker, Rich Shay, Stephen Hogan.

Class of

1994

(L-R): Amy Ryder Pickel, Jim O’Keefe, Josh Sullivan, Tom Gravel, Britt Soderberg Peña, Jared Baker

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Class of

1989

Front (L-R): Teresa Antonino Obin, Laura Feldman Tubman, Tiffanie Williams Needham, and Leanne Karagosian. Back (L-R): Matt Hodus, Randy Babson, John Costello, and Marcus Dennis.

Class of

1984

(Front L-R): Nancy Fitzpatrick Friedman, Rachael Rouvales Vassalotti, Paula Nobili ’62, Andrea Werner Insoft, Cathy Weiss, Sara Benson-Collins, Daphne Donahue Hoffman (Back L-R): Jackie Bucken Caron, Michael Vassalotti, Stephen Cavanagh, Robert Insoft, Gerry Healy, Mark Lucas, Mark Lappen, Steve Sorkin, Lisa Rasmussen Butler, Christopher Welch

Class of

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Class of

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(L-R): Chad Forman, Barbara Quinn, Nina Lombardo Barros, Mimi McManus (Guest), William Hickey, Robin Portman, Judy Smith

REUNION 2019: REUNION CLASSES

(Front L-R): Joanne Burke-Sherman, Elisa Smithson Frederick, Courtney Sheehan Witt, Michele Silverstein Grenier, Sandra Bell Calhoune, Amy Rothstein (Back L-R): Kelly McDonald Fortin, Lisa Lampert Simon, John Damiano , Jennifer Johnson, Andrew Daigle, Christopher Cook, George Pappas, Debbie Noble Clark, Jacquelyn Fehrm Gordon, Lee Roberts

Class of

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Alumni CLASS NOTES: 1950s-60s

Class Notes Each summer, many Thayer alums, current students, and faculty enjoy the sun at Camp Thayer. In 2019, almost 50 staff members had ties to the Academy.

2019 Camp Thayer group photo

( Listed below in alphabetical order by last name): Current & Recently Graduated Students Dylan Amonte, Caroline Brooks, Brennan Burke, Felicia Cabral, Caitlin Caulfield, Clayton Cetkovic, Ed Connolly, Laura Fiotto, Tommy Gaffey, Grey Goldenberg, Victoria Graceffa, Niahm Griffin, Casey Habegger, Jenna Hersh, Ben Hussey, Aimee Matos, Katy Meehan, Grace Muir, Colin Plante, Izzy Potter, Anthony Ratti, Honour Rhoades, Jack Schneider, Eva Rando, Tess Schneider, Reilly Sheehan, Zach Vienneau, Sean Wallace, and Maddy Wiesenhahn Current Faculty & Staff Denis Cronin, Kristan Gately, Bob Kiley, AnnMarie Leonard, Jake Spedden, and Cathy Turpel.

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1947 Helen Young Dolan ’47 Helen shares: “I am still in South Carolina living in a retirement community just off the Isle of Palms. We have our own “University” here where I present courses on Constitutional Law. Also, I very much enjoy volunteering as a reading tutor at a rural school. In addition, I continue to play very bad golf. My best to all.”

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1949 Matthew Cushing Jr. ’49 Matt writes, “I am still living on Cape Cod where we have had a presence since 1974 and have been a visitor since 1944.

My beloved Mary died in 2016, and since that time I had been living alone until a year or two ago when I found an old friend of Mary's, Dottie Kelly, who is blind and lost her husband. She was determined to make it on her own; but I decided to help, and in doing so we formed a close relationship and I have moved in. The symbiosis of the move has been markedly helpful and remarkably rewarding for me, and I continue it gladly. Health is still good; although I am diabetic, I am in control, and I still have most of my marbles, minus recent mem-

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ory and recall. Wonderful get-together this summer with eight members of our class, not the entire remaining group, but a very good and rewarding remnant. Living on my savings and Social Security, although I have always been tempted to get back into some kind of a rewarding activity. Working with Dottie takes most of my time, so at this point that is not an option. Hope to see my class members sometime in the next five years, preferably sooner than later.

Call me anytime (CONTACT ALUMNI HOUSE FOR THE PHONE #), but remember because of Robo calls I will not answer if I don't recognize the phone number, so leave a message and I'll get back to you. Love you all. Blessings.”

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1951 George Burke ’51 P ’82, ’84, ’85, ’86 George and his family were selected to receive the Richard C. and Virginia A. Welch Dedicated Volunteer Award at the 25th annual FoodFest, a fundraiser for the homelessness services agency Father Bill’s and MainSpring.

Arthur T. Valicenti ’51 P ’75, ’75, ’77 GP ’10, ’14 Arthur and Vi attended the grand opening of the rink named in his honor - the Arthur T. Valicenti Rink at the newly completed Thayer Sports Center in September at the General’s Council Reception (see p.

50-53).

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1957 Frederick W. Carson ’57 Fred and his wife, Penny, are active. Fred works out at the gym five to six days per week and bikes as much as possible.

Penny is a big-time walker and loves to swim. Fred shares, “We went on our annual visit to a camp on the shores of Sebago Lake in Maine this past July, then went on a tour of the construction of the new Robotics Laboratory at Thayer with Rachael Rouvales Vassalotti ’79 P ’07, ’11, ’12.” Please call Rachael at 781.664.2504 if you would like to tour campus any time!

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1958 Earle J. Milbery ’58 GP ’19 Earle and his wife, Carol, celebrated the graduation of their granddaughter, Kiley Clancy ’19, from Thayer in June (see photo on p. 49). Kiley is headed to Elon University.

1959 Joyce DiBona ’59 Joyce writes, “Our 60th Reunion was celebrated in May, and I was delighted to see so many of our classmates from 1959 return to campus: Patty and Ken Commoss, Bill Delahunt, Sally Donner Briers and Ken Briers, Linda Claff Bailit, Marilyn Dixon Jackson, Susan Rose Spurling and Dan Spurling, Ethel and Frank Chiminello, Margaret Porteus and Bill Heuss, Beth and George Nightingale, and Diane and Art Rochelle. Sally's husband, Ken Briers, is our official class photographer and has accumulated wonderful photos over the many years. It was fun to look back and see how much we haven't changed! I heard from others who were regrettably unable to attend due to various circumstances. They were Marilyn Countway Toms (who lives in California), Mike Tenore (who sent a photo from the state of Washington), Mary Burke Terpak (of Virginia), Connie Daley Grant (of Milton), Barbara Cicchese Goldson (of St. Louis), Roz Ossen Loiter (of Florida), Judy Grossman Molinsky (of Wellesley), Bruce Allman (who lives in Florida and Sharon), Frank Newman (who responded from Hong Kong), Charlie Pratt (of San Diego), Judy Hemery (of London), Nancy Millen Gorin (of Newton), and Sue Thibodeau (of Pleasant Valley, New York). We missed you all. I was honored to participate in the Memorial Service and read the list of those who have passed on since the last reunion. Sadly, since our graduation, our class has lost David LaMarine, George Lawton, Leslie Van Raalte, Gretchen Van Raalte, Bob Hughes, Bob Bachman, Fred Campbell, Otto Zavatone, Bob Devlin, Fred Field, Eleanor Bardsley Nichols, Don Rust, and John Thompson. As your class agent, I always welcome news for the Class Notes section and encourage you to check the Thayer website (Thayer.org) to see how much the school has changed and all the new programs they offer, including robotics. And finally, thanks to all of you who have continued to support Thayer over the past 60 years and helped to make the class of 1959 a top participating class.”

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1961 David A. White ’61 David shared, “Last spring my son, Jeff, and I visited Scituate, Thayer, and Salem.

We visited with cousin George White ’69, saw classmate Marcia Lynch ’61, and visited the Salem Witches Memorial. We took a few pictures of Thayer. Things were greatly changed from the 1960s. Jeff and I have a relative who was hung as a witch in Salem and wanted to see the memorial.”

War. Nothing will be quite the same again, and innocence disappears as quickly as the sound of gunshots in Dealey Plaza. The manuscript is out to several literary agents and publishers. Writing is the easy part. The publishing part is the difficult part. I have dedicated the book in memory of Peter J. Benelli, whom I was fortunate enough to have for English. If I can write at all, Mr. Benelli must be given much of the credit.”

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1965 55th

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1962 John MacLennan ’62 John writes, “Jon Robbins ’62 and I spent a busy and emotional week touring the towns, beaches, and battle sites in Normandy, France, in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.”

Van Whisnand ’62 Van and Campbell attended the grand opening of the Valicenti Rink at the newly completed Thayer Sports Center in September at the General’s Council Reception (see pp. 50-53). He successfully challenged the Thayer community to raise $1 million in honor of Arthur T. Valicenti to name the rink after his Thayer hockey coach. Van matched all gifts, dollar for dollar up to $500,000.

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1964 Paul J. Yovino ’64 Paul shared, “Checked one off of my ‘bucket list!’ This year I completed a coming-of-age novel of historical fiction titled Post-War Babies-A Prequel To A War. It explores the angst and contemplations of a group of seventeen-soon-to-be-eighteenyear-old students at King Ridge Academy in the shadow of the Blue Hills in a small New England town outside of Boston from the fateful afternoon of Friday, Nov. 22, 1963, to the “Gulf of Tonkin Incident” a mere nine months later which precipitated our entry into the Vietnam

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Peter C. Reynolds ’65 Peter writes: “As most of you know, I just celebrated a 50th reunion, mine a fine gathering at Middlebury. How prescient of our parents to have us all born within the same 12-month period. The celebration has me anticipating May of 2020: 55! May we all be there. Spent some time with Mike Ahearn ’65 in May. Watched him stand up from his wheelchair cautiously to put Cheerios back in the cabinet, tears in my eyes. What a wonder is the brain that can recreate itself.”

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1966 E. Warren Pierce III ’66 P ’03, ’05 Warren shares that his youngest son, Captain Thomas Pierce ’05, was married to Federica Monticello on May 12, 2019, in Vincenza, Italy. He was joined by his older son, Warren ’03, and his classmate, Kevin Tedeschi ’66 (see photo below).

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1967 Debra Rubin Berger ’67 Debra writes, “Hi, everyone: I'm living in Newton with my husband Mike, who's a real estate broker in Boston. I edit educational assessments and help students with their college application essays. We are happy to say that we have four grandchildren — two boys and two girls. Happy birthday to all my classmates who are turning the big 70!"

impacted by Grace. She and her husband Jack are among the more important reasons Marcia and I moved to Northampton for our semi-retirement. We visited Grace in Rockport and took her out to dinner to celebrate her 90th! Marcia Sailor, my wife, was the photographer (see photo below).

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1968 Ann DiBona Reed ’68 Ann writes, “Hi, fans! Breaking News: Got the hearing aids this year and they make really great Bluetooth headphones for my phone and tablet. Still married to the great Randy Reed. Moving to the Poconos lake region in Pennsylvania.

Florida in winter, Pennsylvania in summer. Still teaching yoga. This year I have renewed friendships with several fellow grads as a result of our 50th reunion.

It was a great time. Thanks to everyone for showing up, and thanks to the strong-arm techniques by Detective Babs DiNatale ’68 and imploring pleadings by Gail Goldman ’68 and ’ta da,’ the great Billy Smith ’68.”

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1969 Rick Colson ’69 Rick writes, “The person in the middle is former Thayer Academy English teacher and department head Grace Bernen Hinrichs. I am proud to say we have been friends ever since. Grace was one of those exceptional people who made troubled adolescent students feel like they were actually worth something, a gift. At 90, she is still kayaking around Vinalhaven Island off the coast of Rockport, ME. Lynne Gronich Edwards ’69 is on the left and was a fellow classmate equally

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Larry Wentworth ’69 Read the profile about Larry's life in Micronesia as a supreme court justice on page 23.

He was also in attendance for his 50th Reunion this past May (see photo on page 60).

1970 W. Christopher Griffin ’69 Chris notes, “Class of 1969, apologies for not attending [Reunion]. For many years, I had looked forward to this special reunion. However, family obligations keep me in Maryland. Speaking of family — an update. I married a wonderful woman who, unfortunately, died young of an undiagnosed heart condition. As a widower, I raised our three children. The oldest has graduated from the University of Virginia (Go Hoos!). He's currently a management consultant in DC. My second was a preemie. She weighed 17 ounces at birth and dropped two ounces the next day. She's a gamer and has overcome a lot. This year, she graduates with honors from the University of Lynchburg. My youngest will study this summer at Oxford. Next year, she, too, will take her degree from UVA. As for me, I worked on Capitol Hill for many years before going to OSD and then retiring as a civilian from the Army. I have lived in Maryland since leaving New England almost 50 years ago. Someday, I'd like to come up and visit you guys. Please call or write (CONTACT ALUMNI HOUSE FOR THE PHONE # OR ADDRESS).”

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Reunion Year!

James J. McKenzie ’70 Jim writes, “After retiring from IT, then teaching high school for 3-4 years, I un-retired and went back into IT. Life on the Cape is good. Recently became a grandfather for the first time!"

Karen Wolozin Starr ’70 Karen writes, “After leaving Thayer and a sabbatical stint at Winsor, I am now happily working at the Rivers School part-time, a three-mile commute from my home. I am enjoying my five grandchildren and remain active in my role as head of rider registration for the Babson start of the PMC. It's fun to see all the Thayer riders each year. I am also active on the Tufts Alumni Council.

My husband Marshall and I have a place in a golf community in Naples, FL, but I still will hit the slopes a few days at Vail where my youngest son resides!"

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1973 James M. Cashman ’73 P ’19, ’21 Jamie celebrated the graduation of his daughter Ashly Cashman ’19 from Thayer in June (see photo on p. 49). She is attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

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1977

William Hickey ’74 William retired from Morgan Stanley in October 2018 after 40 years in the financial industry.

Martha Hoefer ’77 Martha shares, “Been a long time…

Continue to enjoy all the Thayer reunions and seeing old classmates.

Reconnected with Alice Moore ’77 over dinner a few months ago. I am still working in the Medical Director's Office at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (34 years… the intern that never left!). Health care in the Boston/New England market is so dynamic. I am always learning new things, both from my colleagues here at HPHC and from the clinical leaders I work with in our network. But the horizon of my work years is in sight (just still a little fuzzy on the details like dates). I have been traveling quite a bit lately (beyond our cottage in Pocasset), which I love. At a fundraising auction for the very important work of Riverside Community Health (near and dear to HPHC), I bid on a South African safari, which brought my sister, my nephew, and myself to Johannesburg; the Zulu Nyala Safari Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal (fed an elephant!); Durban (for a swim in the Indian Ocean), and a five-day stop in London on the way home. Trip of a lifetime… until my next trip of a lifetime in Asia. My nephew, Owen, spent a semester in Singapore, so my sister and I visited him at the end of his semester.

He showed us around Singapore (very international and beautiful, but so very hot and humid at the equator!). We then went to Japan, where a college friend hosted us in Tokyo, and then we “fasttrained" it to Kyoto for a visit to the old capital. Trip of a lifetime… until my next trip of a lifetime (not yet in the planning, but returning to Compiegne, France, where several of us spent time during our Thayer years is on the list!). Hope all is well with my classmates, that you enjoy good health and the joy that friends and family bring.”

Robin B. Portman ’74 Robin writes, “It was great seeing and catching up with everyone who went to the 45th reunion. This year, I'm celebrating 30 years as the owner of a Century21 office in Boston (Century21 Portman Properties). It's amazing how quickly the years have gone by!"

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1975 45th

Reunion Year!

James J. Benelli ’75 See John P. DiRico ’76 P ’18, ’18, ’23 William H. Sims ’75 See John P. DiRico ’76 P ’18, ’18, ’23

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1976 John P. DiRico ’76 P ’18, ’18, ’23 Jack and his wife Krista celebrated their youngest son Cameron's graduation from Thayer's Middle School in June.

He joined the Upper School this fall as a freshman. Jack also participated in the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament this past May with fellow Thayer alumni Bill Sims ’75 and Jamie Benelli ’75. Rounding out the foursome was current parent Sean Farley P ’17, ’19, ’21 (see p. 57).

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1981 Sean Fallon ’81 P ’19, ’20 Sean and his wife, Coleen, celebrated the graduation of their son, Daniel Fallon ’19, from Thayer in June. He is attending Fairfield University.

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1983 Michelle Dickinson Goldthwaite ’83 P ’13, ’16, ’19, ’22 Michelle celebrated the graduation of her son, Liam Goldthwaite ’19, from Thayer in June. He is attending Wheaton College.

Scott Fallon ’83 P ’11 Scott rounded up his son, Connor Fallon ’11, and his friends Kyle Rooney ’10 and Tim Sprague ’10 to participate as a foursome at the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament at Black Rock Country Club in Hingham in May (see p. 57).

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1984 Heidi Hublitz Condon ’84 Heidi, Principal and Primary Designer at HC Design, participated on the Architecture, Construction Project Management & Design panel for Thayer's biennial Career Day event this past January.

Jennifer Johnson ’84 P ’19, ’27 Jennifer and her husband, Stephen O'Leary, , celebrated the graduation of their son, Justin Johnson ’19, from Thayer in June (see photo on p. 49). He is attending Bates College.

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Mark Morris ’84 Mark writes, “Marlene and I became empty-nesters in Fall ​2018 ​as our youngest sons graduated​​in Spring 2018. Our oldest, Jacob, is at Georgetown, and the twins, Josh and Ben, ​are now attending Tufts and Williams College. We spent this winter renovating our summer home in Chatham and plan to spend a lot more time there now.”

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1985 35th

Reunion Year!

Adam Post ’85 P ’19 Adam and his wife, Tara, celebrated the graduation of their daughter, Mimi Post ’19, Joshua DeLawter ’98 from Thayer in June (see photo on p. 49).

She is attending American University.

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1986 Robert DeMarco ’86 P ’19, ’21 Rob and his wife, Kristine, celebrated the graduation of their son, Robert DeMarco II ’19, from Thayer in June (see photo on p.

49). He is attending Bentley University. Rob also played in a foursome at the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament this past May with fellow Thayer alumni Scott Ferrigno ’86, Rob Lally ’86, and Joe Roach ’86 (see p. 57).

Scott Ferrigno ’86 See Robert DeMarco ’86 P ’19, ’21 Joanna Skoler Gilman ’86 P ’25, ’27 Joanna's son, Teddy ’27, joined his brother, Charlie ’25, at Thayer Middle School in the fall as a fifth grader.

Robert Lally ’86 See Robert DeMarco ’86 P ’19, ’21 Joe Roach ’86 See Robert DeMarco ’86 P ’25, ’27

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Wendy Johnstone Sullivan ’86 Wendy writes, “Hi, everyone! Hope you are all well. I am still living up on Cape Ann, 20 years this past spring, in Manchester-by-the-Sea. If anyone makes their way up my way, I would love to catch up. I just finished my 12th year at Magic Years Co-Operative Preschool as program director and absolutely LOVE what I do! My kids are doing great; Sophia (20) just started her sophomore year at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. She is studying secondary ed, double major with history and a minor in musical theater. My younger daughter, Emalia (16), will be a sophomore in high school.

She keeps us busy on the soccer fields! My husband, Ereck, and I are not ready to be empty-nesters just yet! But look forward to some vacations soon!"

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1987 James Abban ’87 Jim, along with current Thayer parent Jimmy Sullivan P ’21, ’25 and fellow Thayer alumnus Todd Guilfoyle ’92, participated in the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament on May 13, 2019, at Black Rock Country Club in Hingham and were the winners of the golf tournament!

Congratulations, Jim, Jimmy, and Todd! (see p. 57)

1989 Anthony ’89 & Laurie Pfeffer Amonte ’89 P ’16, ’18, ’19, ’23 Laurie and Tony celebrated their daughter, Dylan ’19, upon her graduation from Thayer in June (see photo on p. 49).

She's off to Northwestern University where she'll play Division I lacrosse for coach and Thayer alum Kelly Amonte Hiller ’92. Their youngest daughter, Izzy ’23, also celebrated a graduation from Thayer's Middle School and started at the Upper School as a freshman this fall.

Timothy Burke ’89 P ’20, ’21 Tim participated in the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament along with his wife, Andrea P ’20, ’21; Lori Tregoning Donnellan ’90 P ’17, ’19, ’21, ’25; and Lori’s husband Will P ’17, ’19, ’21, ’25, who co-chaired the golf outing.

John Costello ’89 P ’23, ’24 John is a captain for JetBlue and had the opportunity to fly his daughters, Mary ’23 and Kelly ’24, to the Bahamas along with Thayer Middle School students for their Marine Biology trip last spring.

Mary is now a freshman at Thayer's Upper School. (see photo below)

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1988 Tara McCarthy Corcoran ’88 P ’19 Tara, Thayer's Middle School Theater Director and head of Thayer Middle School's arts program, was recognized for 25 years of service at Middle School Recognition Day in June. Tara and her husband Brian also celebrated as their son, Kevin Corcoran ’19, graduated from Thayer in June (see photo on p. 49). He is attending St. Michael's College.

Daniel J. Greene ’89 P ’23 Dan and his wife, Beth, celebrated their daughter, Marguerite ’23, upon her graduation from Thayer's Middle School in June. She joined the Upper School this fall as a freshman.

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1990 30th

Reunion Year!

Lori Tregoning Donnellan ’90 P ’17, ’19, ’21, ’25 Lori and husband, Will P ’17, ’19, ’21, ’25, celebrated their daughter, Ella ’19, upon her graduation from Thayer in June. She is attending Texas Christian University. In May, Lori and Will participated in the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament as a foursome with fellow Thayer alum Tim Burke ’89 P ’20, ’21 and his wife, Andrea P ’20, ’21. Will co-chaired the golf outing (see p. 57).

Grace Shalhoub ’90 See Grace’s profile in the Magazine on pages 20-22.

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1991 Josh Cohen ’91 P ’24 Josh participated in a foursome at the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament this past May at Black Rock Country Club in Hingham with fellow Thayer alumni Ryan Thornton ’93, Dave Wainwright ’93, and Mark Wainwright ’91 P ’25 (see p. 57).

This year Josh was honored as an inductee into Northwestern Mutual's elite membership, the 2019 Forum Group for the top tier of financial representatives.

Mark O. Wainwright ’91 P ’25 See Josh Cohen ’91 P ’24

Elizabeth Johnson Andrew ’92 Libby recently launched an online summer fashion camp for kids based upon her experiences working in the fashion industry in New York, including a stint working as Anna Wintour's assistant.

José Edwards ’92 New Bedford High School, where José serves as assistant principal, just posted its highest four-year cohort graduation rate in 12 years. Great work, José!

David M. Hymovitz ’92 See Greg Lally ’92 P ’22, ’24 Todd Guilfoyle ’92 See Jim Abban ’87 Greg Lally ’92 P ’22, ’24 Greg participated in a foursome at the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament this past May at Black Rock Country Club in Hingham with fellow Thayer alumni Matt DiFiore ’92, Dave Hymovitz ’92, and Matt McGuirk ’92 (see p. 57).

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1993 Kenneth Berman ’93 Ken and his wife, Katie, welcomed their son, Sam, to their family on May 23, 2019. He joins big sister, Karly, who is three years old. (see p. 71) Julie Burke-Blanchard ’93 Julie writes, “My husband Mark and I competed in our second Reebok Ragnar Cape Cod race. It was a 200-mile run from Hull to Smuggler's Beach. My team of 12 came in first in our division and my husband's Ultra team of six came in second overall. Not bad for a couple of forty-something parents!"

Stephen Losordo ’93 Steve participated in the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament this past May at Black Rock Country Club in Hingham. (see p. 57).

Frank W. MacDonald ’93 Frank and his wife, Susan, welcomed their daughter, Frances Ashmead MacDonald, to their family on March 27, 2019. “Frannie" joins big sister, Martha, who is two years old. (see p. 71)

Jennifer MacDonald ’92 Jen recently relocated to New York City where she will continue her position as Director of Communications at Lego Group, Americas.

Mark Melevsky ’93 Mark and his wife, Liz, welcomed their son, Ryan Mark Melevsky, on June 27, 2019. He joins big sister, Erin, who is 2 years old. (see p. 71)

Matthew McGuirk ’92 See Greg Lally ’92 P ’22, ’24

Ryan Thornton ’93 See Josh Cohen ’91 P ’24

Tanisha Sullivan ’92 Boston Magazine featured Tanisha as one of the “Powers That Will Be" in the city of Boston. The article’s author, David Bernstein, writes that “the recent announcement that the NAACP will hold its 2020 annual convention in Boston ensures that Sullivan will be an influential figure in both national and local conversations about race.”

David A. Wainwright ’93 See Josh Cohen ’91 P ’24

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1994 Daniel Najarian ’94 See Kevin Caulfield ’96

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Alumni

Thayer Weddings

WEDDINGS & BABIES

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Bobby Kiley ’04

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Steve Aveni ’05

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Bobby Kiley ’04 married Lauren Vildostegui on April 6, 2019, at the Hotel Du Village in New Hope, PA.

2

Steve Aveni ’05 married Alexandra Felsenstein on September 14, 2019, in Dover Plains, NY.

3

John Lerner ’07 married Meggie Hickey on August 25, 2019, at the Eisenhower House, Ft. Adams State Park, Newport, RI.

4

Maura Carberry Stoeckle ’08 married Matt Stoeckle on November 10, 2019, at St. Agatha Church in Milton.

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Christopher Lerner ’09 and Megan Flaherty ’09 were married on July 13, 2019, at a ceremony and reception at the Chatham Bars Inn. Pictured here: Front row (L-R): Luke Ferrari ’11, John Lerner ’07, Evan Metzold ’09, Sam Friedman ’09, Michael Desmond ’09; 2nd row (L-R): Honor Flannery ’09, Danielle Resor ’09, Molly Argus ’09, Linda Sugarbaker P ’06, ’09, Chris Lerner ’09, Megan Lerner, Kassy Desmond ’09, Jaclyn Flaherty ’12, Hannah Ferrera ’10, Grace Curley ’10; 3rd row (L-R): Abby Sullivan ’11, Mike Pandolfo ’11, Tom Finneran Jr. ’78 P ’09, ’15, Ib Durrani ’09, Johnny Culpepper ’09, Josh Falkson ’10, Michael Flaherty ’10, Kyle McKenzie ’09, Ryan Vazza ’09, Ben Gacicia ’09, Andrew Marsano ’09, AJ Ferrera ’09, Michael Gooding ’09; 4th row (L-R): Dan Kent ’09, John Casciello ’09, Nikhil Reddy ’09, Jim Ferrera ’81 P ’09, ’12, ’15, ’16.

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John Lerner ’07

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Christopher Lerner ’09 & Megan Flaherty ’09

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Napoleon Lherisson ’06

Napoleon Lherisson ’06 married Felicia Browne on June 1, 2019, in Durham, NC. Pictured here with many Thayer alums and faculty - (L-R) Kevin Kerr ’05, Roberto Cordero ’08, Mike Jones ’05, Felicia Browne Lherisson, Sophie Browne ’04, Napoleon ’06, Matt Ghiden, Susan Witt P ’01, Jim King P ’01, ’04, ’06, Jude David ’06, Evonne Royston ’04, and Brandon Odom ’04.

Newlywed?

Share the good news with your fellow Thayer alums!

Email your high-res photo to: magazine@thayer.org

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Maura Carberry Stoeckle ’08

Joshua Sullivan ’94 Life has been busy for Josh. After founding Sullivan & Young LLP, an insurance defense law firm, in 2016, he traveled to Peru and hiked Machu Picchu and also celebrated an anniversary in Paris with his wife Caroline.

Thayer Babies

Welcoming the newest members of the Thayer community!

Sam Berman

Eliza Emily Dunn

CLASS OF

1995 25th

Reunion Year!

Jeffrey Gulko ’95 Jeff writes, “After spending my entire life living in the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic regions, my wife and I moved to Charleston, SC, last month. She is a urologist and accepted a position down here, and I moved my PR agency (www. thegulkogroup.com) to the area. We were married here last year and could not be happier with our decision to make the move. We now join fellow Thayer alums Nick Michels ’95 and Jill Whalen Grassie ’96 who both live here. Loving the weather, palm trees, being less than two miles to the beach, and some of the best food in the world. If you are in the area, don't be a stranger as I'd love to see y'all.”

Geoffrey Wilkinson ’95 P ’25 Geoff's son Charlie ’25 joined Thayer's Middle School as a 7th grader this fall.

BORN: May 23, 2019 Kenneth ’93 & Katie Berman (with sister Karly)

Frances Ashmead MacDonald

BORN: March 27, 2019 Frank ’93 & Susan MacDonald

BORN: December 25, 2018 Brad ’99 & Michaela Dunn

Emily Kathleen MacVarish

BORN: April 4, 2018 Daniel ’06 & Vanessa MacVarish

(with sister Martha)

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1996 James A. Borden ’96 See Kevin Caulfield ’96 Kevin Caulfield ’96 Kevin co-chaired the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament this past May at Black Rock Country Club, which included a Tennis Event and Reception.

Kevin's foursome included fellow Thayer alumni Jake Borden ’96, Mike Mottau ’96, and Dan Najarian ’94.(see p. 57)

New Parent?

Share the good news with your fellow Thayer alums!

Ryan Mark Melevsky

BORN: June 27, 2019 Mark ’93 & Liz Melevsky

Email us your newborn’s full name and date of birth - and be sure to include a high-res (300 dpi or higher) photo to Thayer Magazine at: magazine@thayer.org

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Aaron M. Michlewitz ’96 In February, Aaron was named the chair of Massachusetts’ House Ways and Means Committee. According to Boston Magazine, which named him one of the city's "Powers That Will Be," this position “elevates him to being one of the most powerful people at the State House.” Aaron is responsible for writing the $42.7 billion budget for Massachusetts’ state government.

Michael J. Mottau ’96 See Kevin Caulfield ’96

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1997 Joanna Converse ’97 Joanna is excited to begin her new position as director of Lift Network at Family Reach, an incredible organization dedicated to supporting families affected by cancer.

Erin Lyall ’97 See Erin’s profile in the Magazine on pages 12-14.

participated in the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament, Tennis Event & Cocktail Reception on May 13, 2019, at Black Rock Country Club in Hingham; they placed third overall in the golf tournament. (see p. 57) Craig Paster ’98 See Ryan Cox ’98 CLASS OF

1999 Bradford Dunn ’99 Brad and his wife, Michaela, welcomed Eliza Emily Dunn on Christmas morning (after presents were opened). Older siblings, Maia (4) & Charlie (2), are still thrilled to have her around and think they'll keep her! (see p. 71) Robert McMenimon ’99 Rob participated in the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament this past May. Rob's foursome placed second overall! (see p. 57) CLASS OF

2000 20th

Reunion Year!

Michael McGuirk ’97 See Ryan Cox ’98 Michael P. Torney ’97 See Ryan Cox ’98 CLASS OF

1998 Ryan Cox ’98 P ’26 Ryan's daughter Emma ’26 joined Thayer's Middle School as a 6th grader this fall. He and fellow Thayer alumni Mike McGuirk ’97, Craig Paster ’98, and Mike Torney ’97

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William Conroy ’00 Will writes, “Hope everyone is doing well!

Hard to believe our (gulp) 20th reunion is next year. My wife Stacy and I live in St. Petersburg, FL, with our three kids (8, 5, and 2). We have been down here since 2008 when we moved from Philly. I miss being in the Boston area but have recently seen some classmates while visiting, which was a nice way to reconnect. Looking forward to seeing many of you at the reunion!"

Beatrice Ghita Murphy ’00 Bea was featured on the July 15, 2019, episode of HGTV's House Hunters. Bea works as a realtor for LaMaccia Realty in Norwood and assisted her clients in finding their dream home on the show.

Joshua Novick ’00 Josh was named to the Connect Corporate 40 Under 40 as Vice President, Business Development, North America, at London & Partners.

Allison Kent Trumbull ’00 Allison writes, “I am excited to become president of the Academy’s Alumni Board! I hope to connect with former classmates and alumni throughout the year at great Thayer events such as the Bailey-King Author Series, Tiger Networking Events, Homecoming, and my 20th(!) Reunion, just to name a few.

I am currently in-house legal counsel at State Street Global Advisors and live in Weston with my husband Rob and our two children, Lilly (5) and Henry (2).”

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2001 Ryan Whitney ’01 Ryan has a new branded pink lemonade spiked vodka! After a social media post went viral, New Amsterdam Vodka launched “the Pink Whitney” a flavor marked with Ryan’s old jersey number and his catchphrase “What a Legend.” (see photo below)

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2002 Christina Jeffrey ’02 Christina launched TecSalud, a technology company for healthcare and education systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. Read her profile in the Magazine on pages 18-19.

and determination. It is a team that knows how to get it done no matter what.”

This fall, Mike became Thayer's fourth Diversity Fellow, with assignments focused largely in support of Upper School athletics programs.

Ameer Shah ’03 Ameer shares that he joined ENT Specialists Inc. in 2018. He completed his residency training at Tufts Medical Center and is an assistant professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine. He is accepting new patients in Brockton and Milford with special interests in head and neck cancer, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and pediatric ENT.

She's permanently based in Bogota, Colombia, and would love for any alums interested in travel to Latin America to reach out if traveling to the region!

2004

Anthony Tompson ’02 After 10+ terrific years at Fox and 20th Century Fox, Tony is thrilled to have joined the Drama Originals team at Hulu.

Robert Kiley Jr. ’04 Bobby married Lauren Vildostegui at the Hotel Du Village in New Hope, PA, on Saturday, April 6th. Congratulations! (see photo on p. 70)

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2003 Michael Jones ’03 Mike finished his first year as Thayer's boys head track & field coach last spring with great success. As written in The Patriot Ledger: “Jones guided the Tigers to a 15-1 dual-meet record this spring. Last weekend, the Tigers were runners-up at the Independent School League championship with 91 points, sitting only 13 behind first-place Belmont Hill at The Governor's Academy in Newbury.” They followed that performance by winning the NEPSAC Div. 2 crown.

Said Jones, “This has been an unforgettable experience being able to work alongside Jeff (Browne P ’04, ’05), who was my former teacher and track coach.

Having been an athlete on this team and now a coach, I've witnessed a longstanding program that prides itself on hard work

Ryan McPherson ’04 Ryan is running his company, Glidden Point Oyster in Edgecomb, ME, and planning a Nantucket wedding with his fiance Rochelle Panichelle. Congrats, Ryan!

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2005 15th

Reunion Year!

Steve Aveni ’05 Steve was married to Alexandra Felsenstein on September 14, 2019 in Dover Plains, NY. Austin Gallagher ’04 was his best man. (see photo on p. 70) Ryan Joyce ’05 See Martin Courage ’06

Daniel Lawton ’05 Did you see D.J. on Chronicle? He was featured as the proprietor of an ongoing feast of delicious sandwiches in a shop he calls Roast Beast, which can be found at 1080 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. Without D.J. and his extremely talented team of BU students and alumni, Roast Beast would still be just a dream.

David Marr Jr. ’05 Dave, a member of Thayer’s Alumni Board, proposed to Tess Olson in February 2019, and the two are going to be married this fall in Boston.

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2006 Martin Courage ’06 Marty teamed up with fellow Thayer alumnus Ryan Joyce ’05 and participated in the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament this past May at Black Rock Country Club in Hingham. (see p. 57) Napoleon Lherisson ’06 Napoleon was married to Felicia Browne on June 1, 2019, in Durham, NC. (See photo on page 66). Fellow Thayer alumni (and former Thayer faculty colleagues) included Kevin Kerr ’05, Roberto Cordero ’08, Mike Jones ’05, Sophie Browne ’04, Matt Ghiden, Susan Witt P ’01, Jim King P ’01, ’04, ’06, Jude David ’06, Evonne Royston ’04, and Brandon Odom ’04.

Daniel L. MacVarish ’06 Dan writes, “My wife Vanessa and I welcomed our daughter, Emily Kathleen MacVarish, on April 4, 2019. She's growing fast and won't stop smiling. Mom and dad are completely captivated by her love.” (see p. 71) CLASS OF

2007 John Lerner ’07 John married Meggie Hickey on August 25, 2019, at the Eisenhower House, Fort Adams State Park, in Newport, RI. (see p. 70)

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Alyson E. McManus ’07 Alyson married Charles Cho on June 22, 2019, in New York.

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2010 10th

Reunion Year!

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2008 Kenny Carberry ’08 Congratulations, Kenny! He will be the vice president of the Thayer Academy Alumni Board, starting his first year of a three-year term in September 2019.

Shannon Cleary ’08 Shannon was married to Owen Footer on July 6, 2019, at the Botanical Gardens in Brooklyn, NY. Sigourney Considine ’08 Sigourney and Matt Hannigan ’08 became engaged in October 2018.

Robert Geary ’10 Robert finished his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2018. He received the Presidential Award for Civic Life and was inducted into the Honus Civic Society. He recently completed a one-year general practice residency focusing on complete mouth rehabilitations, management of medically complex patients, management of alveolar trauma, and many more subject areas. He picked up the bagpipes throughout his studies and is looking forward to private practice in Merrimack, NH!

Matthew Hannigan ’08 See Sigourney Considine ’08.

Kyle T. Rooney ’10 See Scott Fallon ’83 P ’11.

Maura Carberry Stoeckle ’08 Maura was married November 10, 2018, to Matt Stoeckle. The ceremony was at St. Agatha Church in Milton, and the reception was at Venezia. (see p. 70)

Tim Sprague ’10 See Scott Fallon ’83 P ’11.

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2009 Chris & Megan Flaherty ’09 Chris & Megan Lerner ’09 were married on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Chatham Bars Inn. (see p. 70) Ryan M. Vazza ’09 Ryan was married to Jennifer Sieber at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI, on June 15, 2019.

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David Skoler ’11 David shared, “In the fall, I will be moving from New York City to Chicago to attend Northwestern University's JD-MBA program.”

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2012 Madison Chambers ’12 Madison ran the 2019 Boston Marathon as a member of Spaulding Hospital's Race for Rehab team. She ran in honor of her dad as a tribute to the tenacity he brought to life each day as he fought for the next one during his battle with septic shock from 2016 to 2018. Madison described the marathon as “an experience of a lifetime.

I couldn't have been more proud and motivated to run in honor of my Dad!" With endless support from family, friends, coworkers, Boston College faculty and alums, and Thayer faculty and alums, Madison raised $32,945 for present and future patients of Spaulding Hospital. (see photo below)

Sean Barbary ’11 Sean ran the 2019 Boston Marathon as a member of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital's Race for Rehab team. He received a tremendous amount of support in this endeavor from friends, family, and colleagues — including a great deal of support from individuals that he has remained connected with over the years from both of his alma maters: Thayer Academy and Providence College. Over the course of the winter and spring, Sean raised over $8,000 for patients of Spaulding Rehabilitation!

Connor R. Fallon ’11 See Scott Fallon ’83 P ’11.

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Patrick Gill ’11 Patrick played in a foursome at the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament with his father Kevin Gill P ’11, ’13, ’22, Gary Anagnoston, and Kevin Gill Jr. (see p. 57)

Emily T. Matthews ’12 Emily completed the 2019 Boston Marathon, raising money for Cops for Kids with Cancer. Emily has always dreamed of completing the Boston Marathon, especially

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after the events of 2013. She describes the marathon as “the greatest opportunity to be a part of something bigger than myself.

Running the Boston Marathon was challenging but an experience of a lifetime. As it is every year, marathon day was a great display of our city's strength and resilience.” (see photo below)

advanced to the semifinals. For the season Chris belted out 12 home runs, knocked in a team-high 51 RBIs, and hit .356 while making 42 starts in the outfield.

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2017 Parker St. Jean ’17 Parker joined his father, Brian St. Jean P ’17, ’20, ’23, on the course at the 25th annual General's Open Golf Tournament this past May. (see p. 57)

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Reunion Year!

Ciara M. Ripperger ’12 After graduating with her master’s degree in Management Studies from BU in 2018, Ciara decided to follow a decade-long passion for health and wellness by starting her own business (PURE Wellness by Ciara) in holistic health coaching. She loves working with entrepreneurs and as a business mentor to other health coaches to help them integrate mindfulness into a busy lifestyle.

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2013 Elizabeth Johnson ’13 Lizzy was promoted to data quality management specialist at Alira Health in Framingham.

Molly McGlynn ’13 Molly is working at Boston City Hall as the Assistant Director of Communications for the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA).

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2014 Christopher DeGiacomo ’14 Chris, who plays on the Johns Hopkins baseball team, was named a Centennial Conference Player of the Week. As a graduate student, he was 9 for 18 in the Division 3 College World Series as the Blue Jays (37-13)

J. Lincoln Griffin ’15 Lincoln had a goal and two assists in the Beanpot Championship against Boston College, helping the Northeastern Huskies win the title for the second straight year. Congratulations, Lincoln!

Christopher W. Ribaudo ’15 Chris shares, “I wanted to let all of you know that I've finally released a new music album since my last one was released in 2012 (Time Passes) during my time at Thayer. The new album is called Emergence, and you can find it on any streaming platform like Spotify or Apple Music… including regular iTunes. All aspects of the album were completed by me, including the writing/composing, recording, producing, mixing, and mastering. The album is the culmination of a few years of learning the techniques and obtaining the equipment necessary to create the album professionally, all from my apartment here in Boston. Aside from this, all is well with me. I will be graduating from Northeastern University in May 2020 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Engineering Management from where I hope to secure a job in the biotech industry here in Boston.”

Margaret S. White ’15 Mollie graduated from Georgetown University in May 2019 and will begin working as a registered nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital in the adult intensive care unit.

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2018 Aidan McDonough ’18 Aidan was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks this past June. Aidan was selected in the seventh round of the NHL draft, 195th overall. He completed the Canucks' Development Camp from June 25 to 27. This fall, Aidan will play for Northeastern University.

Attention, Alums!

Know fellow Thayer alumni who are doing something interesting or amazing? Do you know of someone who continues to live out our motto by inspiring others to excellence or by their many contributions to the common good?

Let us know so that we can feature them in these pages!

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CONTACT US! magazine@thayer.org

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In Memoriam Former Trustee Eleanor Bleakie P ’76

Eleanor died peacefully at her home on the Gulf River on July 2, 2019, at the young age of 99. She was known for her elegance, strength, and style but especially for her sharp wit.

She lived life on her own terms and in the end wrote her own script.

The widow of John Maxwell Bleakie, she leaves her children, Howard Bleakie of Manchester, VT, Maxwell Bleakie of Wellesley, Michael Bleakie of Scituate, and Gail Middendorf ’76 of Newtown Square, PA, their respective spouses, and six grandchildren.

Born in 1920, Eleanor was the daughter of Hollis and Emily Gleason and happily spent her entire life in Cohasset. She attended Derby Academy and Milton Academy before graduating from Smith College in 1941. During World War II, she served in the Massachusetts Women's Defense Corps. In 1943, she married Lt. John Maxwell Bleakie, USNA. After her husband returned from the war in the Pacific, they bought Lion's Head Farm in 1946 and raised their four children in an orderly household.

Following the death of her husband in 1975, Eleanor devoted herself to great causes. She was Vice President of the World Affairs Council and served as Chairman of Diplomats Off The Record.

She established a worldwide program designed to meet with government leaders and prominent citizens to promote peace. During this period, she traveled extensively in Europe and the Middle

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East. On behalf of the World Affairs Council, she presented the Christian Herter Award to Anwar Sadat of Egypt, Margaret Thatcher of Great Britain, and President George H.W. Bush.

Locally, not being content to just lick envelopes, she held leadership positions as a trustee of Thayer Academy (1973-1980) and Dean College, and on the boards of the South Shore Arts Center, The South Shore Conservatory, The Cohasset Historical Society, The Gulf River Association, and her special love, The Cohasset Garden Club, where she was an active member for 73 years and past president from 1953 to 1954.

At age 79, she built her dream house “Lion's Pride" on the shores of the Gulf River, where she enjoyed gardening, entertaining, and especially visits from her family and friends. The Gulf River was her happy roommate for more than 20 years.

1939 Charles Williams ’39

Charles, age 95, died March 9, 2017, at the Overlook Masonic Health Care Center, Charlton.

Charles was born in Brockton, son of the late Charles W. Williams Sr. and Esther (Beckford) Willams, and lived in Brockton, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey through the years. He graduated from Thayer Academy in 1945. While a student he was on the Yearbook Staff, the Dramatics Committee, and the Dance Committee.

He was also a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He was a teacher for many years in the Brockton and Maplewood, NJ, school systems. He was a member of the Millington Baptist Church, NJ, and the Rose of Sharon Masonic Lodge.

He was the husband of the late Laura A. (Crocker) Williams, who died in 2006. He leaves two daughters, Stephanie Chiaravalloti of Southbridge and Cynthia and her husband Larry Mueller of Tennessee; 2 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson.

1941 Joan Ross Harrington ’41 Joan passed away peacefully at Johns Hopkins Hospital with her family at her side on March 12, 2019.

She was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Spencley and Bethel Ross. Joan grew up in Quincy until age six when her father passed away and she moved to Westborough to live with her grandparents, the late Charlie and Daisy Banks.

Joan loved her rural life in Central Massachusetts. When Joan was 13, her grandfather passed away, and she and her grandmother moved in with her mother in Quincy.

She graduated from Thayer in 1941. While she was a student, she was active in field hockey, tennis, bowling, and riding; she also participated in dramatics, Glee Club, and G.A.A. After graduation from Thayer Academy, she enrolled in a medical secretary program of study at Westbrook Junior College in Portland, ME, graduating with an associate's degree in 1944.

After graduation from Westbrook, Joan worked in Boston as a medical secretary for Dr. Fitzhugh for several years. Joan was very fond of Dr. Fitzhugh, who filled in as a father figure for her. Joan and Bill married on May 20, 1951, and began a life together in Braintree. With Bill working as a restaurant manager in Boston, Joan was able to become a stay-at-home mother to her son, Kurt R. Harrington, and her daughter, Betsey J. Harrington. While living in Braintree, Joan was a member and volunteer at Emmanuel Church, as well as a volunteer at South Shore Hospital.

Joan and Bill moved to Marshfield in 1970 and purchased an antique house, “Ye House of Ye Open Hearth.” Joan loved learning about and shopping for antiques with her husband to fill the old house with period furniture. After her mother passed away, Joan and Bill moved to Melvin Village, NH. Joan enjoyed her circle of friends for bowling and quilting. Joan made many beautiful hand-stitched quilts. She also loved having a Newfoundland dog for a pet.

1945 Joan Greely Miller ’45 Joan passed away April 28, 2019, at the age of 92.

She was born in Boston to Benjamin M. Greely and Edith Marie Kaye in 1927.

She graduated from Thayer Academy in 1945 and while she was a student participated in many activities including Theta Alpha, Glee Club, Dramatics Club, and G.A.A. She also played soccer, basketball, tennis, and badminton. Joan also studied piano at the New England Conservatory of Music.

Joan married Thornton Towle Miller and was mother to four children. She worked as a librarian for Florida Institute of Technolo-

gy and personnel manager for Continental Airlines. She enjoyed writing and left a collection of wonderful short stories.

Joan is survived by her four children, Todd G. Miller, Jane M. Davison, Amy W. Hanser, Ross W. Miller, grandson Benjamin W. Hanser, nieces Dorothea Ayrton and Lisa Van Ness, and nephew Christopher W. Greely.

1948 C. William Carson ’48

Bill) Carson, born June 12, 1930, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 3, 2019, in Malibu, CA. Bill was a world traveler, manager, engineer, investor, and philanthropist. He is survived by his brother Fred ’57; wife, June Carson; stepsons Eric and Hans Wienberg; stepdaughter, Cricket Blake; and four step-grandchildren: Jordan, Brigand, Briar, and Connor Blake.

Bill graduated Cum Laude from Thayer Academy in 1948. As a student, Bill played football and managed the baseball team. He was also involved in many clubs including Yearbook, Ski Trip Committee, Glee Club, and Orchestra.

According to his classmates at Thayer, “Bill is the whiz of Mr. Seymour's Senior Math Class. Always enthusiastic in whatever he does, he is really a terror on skis; and he runs the bookroom with firmness and poise.” His siblings include his brother Fred ’57 and his sister Anne Carson Berry ’52. Anne passed away in 2017.

Bill earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management with a minor in Electrical Engineering from MIT in 1952. He went on to a stint in the Air Force for five years, after which he joined TRW in Southern California to work on computer-aided missile guidance and satellite imaging systems.

He lived in Malibu, CA, where his first wife, Lorraine Wienberg, passed away.

Subsequently, he married June. Bill and June spent winters and summers in their second home in Ketchum/SunValley, ID, for more than 40 years. Bill could often

be found on the slopes skiing with “The Suits" or hiking and biking the beautiful trails with their dogs. He and June loved to travel the world as well.

After retiring from TRW, Bill devoted much of his life to managing and improving apartment buildings and caring for his employees, family, and residents of Malibu and Sun Valley.

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While studying at Westbrook Junior College, Joan met William Harrington of Swanton, OH. His naval destroyer was in port for liberty. The sailors attended a dance at the college, and it was love at first sight.

Joan and Bill kept in touch during the war and were reunited in 1944. After WWII, Bill stayed in the Boston area and attended Northeastern University on the GI Bill.

Bill was dearly loved by all who knew him. He lived a long, full life.

1949 Joan Jazowski Fellows ’49

Joan died April 12, 2019, in West Yarmouth.

A resident of New London, NH, and formerly of Weston and Belmont, she grew up in Braintree and graduated from Thayer Academy in 1949. While a student at Thayer, she was known for her singing as she participated in Glee Club, Chapel Choir, and Verse Speaking Choir. Joan participated in many activities including Yearbook Staff, Theta Alpha, and Ring Committee. She later graduated from Hood College, Class of 1953. She was predeceased by her husband, Haynes “Pete" Fellows, and former husband, William T. Blackwell ’48 of Cohasset.

Joan was the former Director of Marketing for the Harvard Community Health Plan, Development Director at Faulkner Hospital, and Director of Sales at the Rhode Island Group Health Association.

She was a lover of music and enjoyed singing whenever she had the chance.

Survived by her two children, Douglas E. Blackwell and his wife, Marjorie, of Chatham and Deborah K. Blackwell of Tucson, AZ; granddaughter Dr. Laura Blackwell and her husband, Jonathan Pas; and her great-grandchildren, Sadie and Avi Pas of Atlanta, GA; granddaughter Dr. Courtney Blackwell and her husband Sean Richter of Chicago, IL; and her brother Joseph Peter Jazowski Jr. ’53 and his wife, Carolyn, of Concord.

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IN MEMORIAM: 1940s

Lincoln M. Furber ’49

Lincoln died July 16, 2019, at his home on Southport Island, ME. Born September 28, 1931, in Quincy, he grew up in Milton, attending Milton elementary and junior high schools. He attended high school at Thayer Academy in Braintree. He graduated in 1949, president of his class, and remained a loyal alumnus all his life.

Majoring in English, Furber graduated Middlebury College in 1953. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving with the Counterintelligence Corps in Stuttgart and West Berlin, Germany. He was honorably discharged in September 1956. He spent the following year at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, receiving a master of science in journalism in 1957.

That same month, he began working as a news writer and producer at WBZTV in Boston. He joined WCAX-TV in Burlington, VT, a year later as an anchorman and reporter. In 1962, he moved to Chicago to work for NBC news at WNBQ-TV and WMAQ radio for two years as an anchor, reporter, and occasional network correspondent. Then, he moved across town to the CBS station, WBBM-TV, as a reporter. In 1965, he joined a CBS bureau in Washington, D.C., as a correspondent for the five CBS-owned television stations in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, and Los Angeles.

In 1967, Lincoln became a news producer and subsequently news director at WETA-TV, the public television station in Washington, D.C. There he produced and occasionally moderated the long-running program “Washington Week in Review,” now “Washington Week,” and produced and anchored various other public affairs programs.

He won two local “Emmy” awards at WETA. In the early ’70s, he continued to produce “Washington Week” when it came under the aegis of the National Public Affairs Center for Television

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1952 (N-PACT). The program won the DuPont-Columbia award in 1973.

Lincoln was instrumental in keeping “Washington Week” on the air in 1973 when the Nixon Administration attempted to close down several public television programs. He also produced other public affairs programs for N-PACT. The organization was dissolved in 1976, and he then worked for several months as a correspondent for two small Washington bureaus.

In 1977, he became an associate professor of broadcast journalism at the School of Communication at American University. He taught both broadcast and print journalism courses to graduate and undergraduate students there for the next 20 years.

Lincoln spent several of his teaching career summers as a writer and correspondent with CNN, the Voice of America, and other news organizations. He also served as a media training consultant to the U.S. Secret Service and a variety of other federal law enforcement agencies and national police organizations. He retired in 1997. In 2000, he moved to Southport, ME, where he had vacationed all his life.

The Radio-TV Journalism Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication named Furber the Distinguished Broadcast Journalism Educator of the Year in 2001.

His hobbies included birding, nature photography, opera, tennis, boating, antiquing, reading, and old movies.

Furber was a lifelong Unitarian. His marriage to the former Eloise Peterson of Dayton, IA, ended in divorce in 1987.

He is survived by daughters, Edith Zhang (Jeffrey) of Bethesda, MD, and Sarah McGovern (Kenneth) of Burlington, NC; three grandchildren, Miles, Alden and Claire; and brother Edward Furber ’47 of Southport, ME.

Robert L. Browne ’52

Robert passed away in his home in Colorado Springs, CO, on December 26, 2018, after a battle with cancer.

He graduated from Thayer in 1952. While a student at Thayer, Bob played football, baseball, and golf. Bob completed his studies at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

He made his career in manufacturing and engineering, working and living all over the world.

He is survived by seven children, seven grandchildren, and his twin sister Made-

leine Browne Tierney ’52.

1959 David A. La Marine ’59

David peacefully passed on December 3, 2018, in Mesa, AZ, at the age of 77.

He lived in Braintree and graduated from Thayer Academy in 1959. While at Thayer, David was in the Glee Club and the Senior Middle Play.

He selected a quote for the yearbook: “When I shall be there, I shall be without care.”

David served in the US Air Force for over 20 years, retiring as a hospital administrator.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Petrescu, and his sons, Scott La Marine and Justin La Marine. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy La Marine.

1961 Barton L. Macchiette ’61 Barton passed away April 14, 2019, lying in his wife Rande's arms at the Warner Hospice Center on Amelia Island, FL. He died from complications from congestive heart failure.

Through college, Bart was a commercial fisherman for many summers, and those experiences provided forever memories and joy. In college and the following decades, Bart was in bands, playing a wicked blues piano and guitar. He was a fabulous cook and loved tennis, baseball, and his 1840s farmhouse and barn with all the chickens, ducks, goats, and his beloved dogs, Nugget and Dante. He and Rande left the farm in Rumney, NH, and retired to Amelia Island in 2010 to be back on the ocean and enjoy the special offerings an island and special friends can bring.

Bart leaves his wife, Rande McCollum Macchiette; his sister, Kathleen Marcus of Cazedero, CA; his two beloved cousins, Brian McNulty of Plymouth, NH, and Berta Macchietto of Clinton, CT; and his deeply loved step-children, Filip J.M. Thurston of Durham, NH, and Rachel M. Thurston of Philadelphia, PA. He also leaves many more cousins, and many friends from every decade of his life.

1962 George R. Churchill ’62

Rick, 74, passed away in Charlestown on July 3, 2019.

He was born on September 9, 1944, to George ’27 and Charlotte Cook Churchill ’30

of Cohasset, where he grew up sailing Massachusetts Bay. He graduated from Thayer Academy in 1962. He then graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in Economics in

1966. He served in the Navy during Vietnam and then embarked on a long career as a trust officer at various Boston banks, where he became a trusted friend and family fixture to many of his clients.

Most recently, Rick split his time between Charlestown and Danville, VT, enjoying city and country alike. Quick in wit and a voracious reader, he knit sweaters for his children, created magical rugs for his grandchildren, and braided many more rugs. He stayed healthy and supported community and church missions in Boston and Danville. Together with family and friends, he created many special routines and traditions and loved those around him with a special steadfast loyalty.

He is survived by husband Frederick Blair, and by children, Elizabeth Churchill and Ted Fields of Arlington, George and Deirdre Churchill of Elmhurst, IL, and Jonathan and Amy Churchill of Acton, by his step-children Michael and Melissa Blair of Middleton, Brian and Bobbie-Jo Blair of Nahant, and Timothy Blair of Boston, by sister Cynthia Churchill Kelly ’64 of Washington, D.C., and by grandchildren Ethan, Elliott, Julian, Maeve, Leo, Tynan, Charlotte, Reed, Michael, Emily, Henry, and Freddie.

1963 Richard C. Perkinson ’63

Richard passed away suddenly on February 23, 2019, in Arlington, VA.

He was born in Cohasset on June 29, 1944, and grew up in Hingham, attending Hingham High School, Thayer Academy, and later Georgia Tech before entering military service with the U.S. Army, Green Berets. During his tour of duty in Vietnam, Richard was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, two Purple Hearts, and the Silver Star.

Richard earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Boston University. He had a long and successful career in the field of computer science with a published textbook on database design. He later entered public

service with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. A most loving family man, Richard is survived by his wife of 28 years, Diane Erlandson-Perkinson, and his four children and their spouses, David and Eleanor Perkinson, Stephanie and Robert Masland, Abigail and Eric Baker, and Debra and Mikel Onaindia. Papa to Andrew, Ben, Gabe, Judah, Gideon, Benji, Margaux, Ander, and Naomi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Evelyn Perkinson, and his brother, Raymond Perkinson ’53. He is survived by his beloved sister, Joan Middleton.

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Bart was born in 1943 in Quincy to Albert and Adeline Macchiette. He graduated from Thayer Academy in 1961. As a student, Barton was the Class Treasurer and played baseball while also participating in the Glee Club and planning the Ski Trip. He later graduated from Nasson College and American University; he obtained his Ph.D. from George Washington University/Union University. Bart taught marketing courses at Towson State College, MD, and at Plymouth State College, NH, for 30 years.

1964 Francis J. Crowley ’64 Fran passed away peacefully Saturday, January 30, 2019. He was the beloved trophy husband of Patricia (McBride) Crowley.

Born in Scituate, he was a son of the late Joseph and Virginia (Young) Crowley and an alumnus of Phillips Andover Academy, Thayer Academy, and Tufts University. In his time at Thayer, he was an honor roll student and played football, hockey, and baseball. His quote in the 1964 yearbook was: “My aim is to live life as best I can.”

Fran was an Executive of Sales in the printing industry for most of his career.

He was a model toy train enthusiast, a voracious reader, an animal lover, and a diehard Red Sox and loyal Patriots fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Kevin Crowley ’67 of Brentwood, NH; a sister, Sheila Ellis of Wiscasset, ME; as well as several nieces and nephews.

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IN MEMORIAM: 1950s-2000s

John Thurston ’64

John, an attorney and longtime resident of Marshfield, passed away on July 21, 2018, at the age of 72.

As a 1964 graduate of Thayer Academy, John was a member of the football, wrestling, and baseball teams while also a member of the Glee Club.

He was the beloved husband of Joan Thurston and dear father of Elizabeth Wyatt and her husband Paul of Marshfield. John leaves his sisters-in-law Justine Thurston of Hingham and Donna Carson of Connecticut, brothers in-law Joseph Clancy of Cohasset and Feng Zhou of Connecticut, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by siblings Richard Thurston, Susan Clancy, and Joan Donovan.

John was a beloved husband and father and was a man of many interests. He achieved a sixth degree blackbelt in Uechi-Ryu Karate and taught classes for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hiking, skiing, and hunting. He was interested in anything that would bring him out into the woods, waters, and wilds of New England. John was also a passionate student of history.

His workspaces were decorated with the many books, historical artifacts, and curiosities he had gathered over his long life. There was nothing he loved more than an audience for his latest historical revelation.

As a father, teacher, and family man, he will be sorely missed.

1966 Nancy Drum-Brewer ’66

Nancy succumbed to a long illness on May 24, 2019.

Nancy, sole daughter of Harlen and Edna Drum, was born on April 24, 1947. She lived her early years on a domestic farm in Pembroke, was an active 4H member, and fostered a lifelong respect and love of animals. At age 12, she moved with her family to Scituate, where she

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attended school until transferring and graduating from Thayer Academy. As a student, Nancy played field hockey, basketball, and tennis while being a member of Prologue, the Art Club, Theta Alpha, and the French Club. She went on to attend The University of Saint Louis and the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston.

Nancy was a gifted artist whose soul was courageously revealed in her highly acclaimed works. Although many paintings had been sold or given away, her family members will remain connected to her spirit through the works that she had saved for them. Passionate to help others, Nancy gave her time and love to many individuals and organizations, most notably as a suicide hotline volunteer.

Nancy is survived by her younger brother, Robert F. Drum ’68; her identical twin sons, Derek and Keith Brewer of Southern California, former male actors and models known as the Brewer Twins; grandchildren Malaya and Naomi Brewer; nieces Anna Drum-Oden and Tiina Drum-Andrews; and a nephew, Tommi Drum. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Harry Whitin Brewer; her brother, Richard Leslie Drum; and his son, her nephew, Joel Drum.

1967 Edgar David Hill ’67

David, most recently of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away suddenly March 21, 2019.

He grew up in Cohasset and graduated from Thayer Academy in 1967.

While a student at Thayer, David was a member of the Varsity Club as he was a tennis player and the co-captain of the ice hockey team. His quote in the yearbook stated: “To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.”

He was the son of the late Edgar David Hill and Marguerite (Leahy) Hill of Cohasset. Beloved father of the late Kelley Marie Hill. Loving grandfather of Katelyn Nance of Utah. Survived by brothers, Brian A. Hill Sr. of Cohasset and Roger Q. Hill of Scituate; and sisters, Debo-

rah Hill Bornheimer of Duxbury and Elizabeth Hill McLoughlin of Cohasset and London, England. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

1969 Paul P. DiNatale ’69

Paul, age 67, of Newburyport, formerly of Milton and South Boston, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on April 15, 2019.

He was the beloved son of the late Barbara (Sisk) DiNatale and Dr. Peter DiNatale. Loving brother of Barbara DiNatale ’68 and her husband Jack Smyth of Hanover; Perry DiNatale ’80 and his wife Christina Reynolds of South Boston; and the late Peter DiNatale Jr. He was the proud uncle of Henry and Vincent DiNatale of South Boston. In addition to his family, Paul leaves behind his awesome friends Tom, Al, Henry, Paula, and Gary.

Paul grew up in Milton and graduated from St. Agatha's School, Thayer Academy, and Villanova University where he played and coached soccer. He went on to Boston University where he received his M.A. from the School of Communications.

Paul began his career in 1976 as the Director of Public Affairs for the City of Boston Economic Industrial Corporation. Two years later he became the Public Information Specialist for the Federal Highway Administration Office of Public and Consumer Affairs. From there, he was appointed the Information Editor in Chief and Chief Spokesman for the MBTA. Everyone listened when he relayed information during the Blizzard of 1978 from his home in Humarock.

He was recruited from there to become the Media Relations Officer for Blue Cross Blue Shield and finally retired as the Manager of Media Relations for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.

1975 Joseph Emma ’70

Joe passed peacefully at his home on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 67.

For over 30 years, Joe's practice has welcomed people from all over the globe. His flag-emblazoned office has seen generations of families pass through Avon. He grew up in Avon and, after graduating from Thayer Academy and Ricker College, completed his doctoral education at La Escuela Medicina at Universidad De Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico.

After medical school Dr. Emma returned to his hometown, assuming Dr. Jacobsen's practice and keeping a century of continued family care alive. Previously described by a local reporter as “fasttalking and flamboyant," Dr. Emma's inimitable style and peppery and always irascible language was loved by all. His fluency in Spanish made the growing Latino population on the South Shore comfortable in his office, bringing quality and compassionate care to a previously underserved community. He saw families spanning from Gloucester to Fall River and would not accept payment from people he knew did not have the means.

Joe loved his staff and his patients with unrivaled fervor. While always deeply involved in his own community, Dr. Emma's professional wish was to be “Internationally Famous." His patients from

Nigeria, Haiti, Cape Verde, Syria, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, India, The Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Mexico, and the Azores would be able to say: “Dr. Emma, Wish Granted.” The compassion he felt for his patients emanated from a deep reservoir of love that was filled by his mother and father. He shared the love with his children, his nieces and nephews, and his young grandchildren. His children fondly recall weekend sleepovers with cousins at “Uncle Joe's" that were always magical events filled with games, movies, comic books, and staying up too late. Vacations involved extended family as well - seven children lined up at the airport, backpacks in tow. These young adventurers were guided on countless trips including Mexico, Jamaica, Texas, and New Orleans. His generosity only grew as his children entered adulthood.

If asked, all would report that they owe their professional status in no small part to his unyielding love and support.

There was no problem too big or issue too small that you could not bring to him. He was always available to listen and would respond with understanding, guidance, and encouragement.

Family was the center of his life. Joe is survived by his wife Mary (O'Neill) of Avon; his friend and former wife Carol Fortier of Braintree; son Anthony Joseph ’96 of E. Bridgewater and his wife, Robin; son Jonathan ’98 of Easton and his fiancee, Alyson; son Christopher of Boston; stepdaughter Dr. Corrie Marinaro of Maine and her husband, Jeffery Lucas; stepdaughter Katelyn Pascuzzi of Oklahoma and her husband, Stephen Feemster; siblings Ronald of Bridgewater, Jeanna Chivaroli of Easton, Ferdinand of Connecticut, and Micheal of Texas; beloved granddaughters Lluisa and Caroline; countless cousins and dear friends.

1975 Mary Jo Montani ’75 P ’01 Mary Jo, formerly of Milton and Braintree, passed away peacefully Monday, April 8, 2019, at The Boston Home, surrounded by her loving family.

IN MEMORIAM: 1940s-1950s

He was a frequent guest of talk radio and Boston television, discussing the muddy water details of the day. Paul served on various boards of directors, including Boston University College of Communications Alumni Association and Italian Americans in Communication. He was a past vice president of the Public Relations Student Society of America and former member of the Publicity Club of Boston and the Dalton Club of Newburyport. He loved attending Mass. He was an avid art collector and enjoyed the many local art shows in his community.

His greatest passion was for the New England Patriots.

Mary Jo led a life exemplified by faith, laughter, and perseverance. She graduated from Thayer Academy in 1975 and volunteered as an active Class Agent for many years. She was a graduate of Merrimack College, Class of 1979.

Mary Jo was an avid artist, baker, and talented pianist. She was a Boston Red Sox fan and also enjoyed the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Her deep faith was a gift she shared with members of Saint Agatha Parish in Milton, Saint Thomas More Parish in Braintree, and The Boston Home in Dorchester, where she resided since 2006. Mary Jo inspired those she met with her smile, positive attitude, and infectious laugh, as she lived with grace and dignity in the face of Multiple Sclerosis. Prior to her illness, Mary Jo worked in the marketing industry as a buyer for Christian Dior Jewelry and was the representative for the Northeast region.

Beloved mother of Michael D. Montani and his wife Danielle of Armonk, NY. Cherished Nana of Matthew, Kayla, and Ashley. Devoted daughter of David G. Montani Sr. and the late Christine M. (Antonelli) Montani. Stepdaughter of the late Mary E. (St. John) McDonald Montani. Granddaughter of the late Larry and Josephine Antonelli and the late Frank and Irene Montani. One of 10 siblings, Mary Jo was the dear sister of David G. Montani Jr. and Frances Malames, Frank L. Montani, Loretta M. Porter and her husband Timothy, Larry A. Montani ’78 and his wife Mary, Daniel E. Montani and his wife Patricia, Christopher J. Montani, Theresa R. Montani, Anthony P. Montani and his wife Diane, and the late Michael F.L. Montani.

Mary Jo is also survived by several aunts and uncles, many nieces, nephews, and cousins and goddaughters Christina Sousa and Christine Montani.

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1983 Robert M. Delahunt ’83 Robert passed away May 24, 2019, after a long illness.

Robert is the son of the late Robert M. Delahunt Sr. and the late Jean W. Delahunt.

Robert is survived by his fiancee, Lesley Ann Eisner, of Weymouth, his stepdaughter, Ashley Eisner, and two grandchildren, Leila and Eric Foley of Kingston. Robert is also survived by his sisters, Caren Delahunt of Pocasset and Susan Delahunt of South Weymouth; his niece and nephew, Lauren Baker ’12 of South Boston and Jack Baker ’15 of Duxbury; and his brother-in-law, Paul C. Baker ’80 of Duxbury. Robert leaves many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Richard graduated from Brown University in 1994 and Columbia University School of Law in 1997, where he was a James Kent Scholar.

His legal career began in corporate law but then gravitated to complex civil litigation. After clerking for a federal magistrate judge in Florida, Richard worked in private practice in Dallas before spending 10 years as an Assistant Attorney General at the Texas Attorney General's Civil Medicaid Fraud Division.

Robert grew up in Norwell. He was an honor roll student at Thayer Academy and graduated in 1983. He later attended Colby College and Boston University Law School. Robert practiced law in both the public and private sectors and was an Adjunct Professor at the Masters Level at Boston University School of Medicine, an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Boston University School of Law, and an Instructor at the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council.

His primary interest was always spending time with family, especially his beloved daughters. His varied interests also included opera, skeet shooting, and yoga. Richard held an issued U.S. patent on software that he developed in his free time. Richard possessed a dry, gentle sense of humor and a wonderful command of the written and spoken word.

Robert was an avid sports fan and will be remembered for his kind, selfless, and generous heart. Robert was a truly special person.

1990 Richard E. Salisbury ’90 Richard died unexpectedly on April 28, 2019, in Austin, TX.

He was born March 30, 1971, to William and Catherine Salisbury in Eatontown, NJ, and grew up in Hingham. Richard graduated from Thayer in 1990 where he was an honor roll student and a member of Prologue, Chess Club, and the Computer Club.

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Richard is survived by his twin daughters, Keelyn and Mackinna Salisbury and their mother, Elizabeth, all of Allen, TX; his sister, Alice Salisbury Sansone ’92 and her husband Kenneth Sansone; two nephews, Henry and Nathaniel Sansone; a niece, Ada Sansone, all of Ross, CA, and by his parents.

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SOUTHWORTH SOCIETY

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ACA DE M Y

We invite you to consider planned giving as a means to supporting Thayer while creating a personal and meaningful legacy.

Planned gifts can often provide valuable tax benefits and, in some cases, income for life to the donor. Whether you use cash or other assets, such as real estate, artwork, or stock, the benefits of funding a planned gift can be significant. By including Thayer in your estate plans, you can help strengthen Thayer while preserving your existing assets. Individuals who make a planned gift to Thayer are welcomed as members of The Southworth Society. Planned gifts can be tailored to the unique circumstances of each donor, and some typical options include bequests, charitable trusts, annuities, or a life insurance policy with Thayer as the beneficiary.

To find out more about how you can benefit from including a planned gift to Thayer in your financial planning, contact Melissa Tuthill Forger ’92 P ’25, Director of Development at 781.664.2501 or mforger@ thayer.org or Rachael Rouvales Vassalotti ’79 P ’07, ’11, ’12, Associate Director of Development at 781.664.2504 or rvassalotti@thayer.org.

EILEEN CUTLER ’66

MAKES BEQUEST TO THAYER

By Anton Wishik from Pentera

Eileen Cutler ’62 was a cheerleader

The curriculum was rigorous, but the

B enelli, who died in 2013, began

when she went to high school at

classes were small and you received

teaching English at Thayer in 1958—

Thayer Academy. Today the retired

a lot of individual attention. I built a

the same year Eileen arrived—and

teacher is still a cheerleader for

fabulous foundation for the rest of my

worked at the Academy for 33 years,

Thayer, though she says “I’m not

education career.”

serving as headmaster from 1967 to

doing cartwheels any more—though I suppose I could.”

1991. The school’s writing center bears Eileen earned her undergraduate

his name.

degree at Lesley University in Cheerleading for her school has

Cambridge. She then earned two

included years of volunteering as class

master’s degrees—one in English

agent, working in development as the

from the University of San Francisco

assistant director of development, and

and one in guidance and counseling

S he still had the drive to teach,

financial support—including a bequest

from Bridgewater State. She taught

however, and decided to go back

in her will.

public school in several Massachusetts

into the classroom in a public school

communities and outside of San

setting. She retired in 2001 and

“ I have always had a gift to Thayer in

Francisco and helped train many

still lives nearby during the warmer

my various wills—there never was a

teachers. By 1986 she had moved

months—and in Florida during the

question that I would give a portion

back to Massachusetts to teach and

winters, where she currently stays

of my estate to Thayer,” Eileen says

was volunteering as the agent for her

active by bicycling 10 miles a day

matter-of-factly. “It’s because I had

graduating class at Thayer.

and golfing. And she continues to be

such a wonderful experience, and I have always wanted to give back.”

“ It was great to give back to a school that I got so much from,” Eileen says.

involved with Thayer. “ The need arose for a director of Alumni Relations, and Thayer asked

“ We have a very active class—we have

Eileen’s connection to Thayer began

if I would be willing to do it,” Eileen

stayed close, like a family,” Eileen

at the age of 5 when she first attended

recalls. “It was an interesting idea, but

says. “Because I was running reunions

Camp Thayer’s summer program,

I wasn’t sure because I loved teaching.

and doing fundraising for all the

which has been around since 1934.

So I said I would take a leave of

classes, I am involved with many

She attended for many years.

absence from my teaching job and try

alumni, not just my own class. There

it.”

is a large nucleus of people I am in

“ My older sister Jane Cutler ’58, my

contact with as friends.”

uncle Henry Cutler ’26, and my

She stayed at Thayer for seven years

cousins Steve Cutler ’53 and Robert

as the director of Alumni and Parent

And she still cheerleads for the

Cutler ’57 all went to Thayer,” Eileen

Relations while also serving as the

Academy where she got her start.

says. “My parents felt that I would get

assistant director of Development.

a better education there than in the public schools, and, of course, I did. I

“ Cheerleading is how I live my life,” “ My former English teacher, Peter

Eileen says. “I have a huge enthusiasm

first fell in love with the beauty of the

Benelli, had become the headmaster,”

for life and for joy—for trying to help

place, then with the people, and then

Eileen says. “He was a mentor, a

people enjoy every day … including

with the fantastic education.

boss, a friend, and a colleague. It was

my Thayer family.”

totally fun.”

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The Final Word Anna Boynton Thompson - the beloved and influential member of the inaugural faculty of Thayer Academy - had in her heart and mind a concern for the world at large. Personified by both her frequent travels to faraway lands (Egypt, Greece) as well as her overseas trips putting her concerns into action.

When World War I broke out, Thompson was known to spend hours in prayer for the lives at peril in Europe. And the actions she took included both enlisting Thayer students to roll bandages for the troops as well as paying for a field ambulance to be used in war zones to aid wounded soldiers.

Here is the original commendation given to Thompson by the American Field Service in France commemorating her funding of “Car No 22" - an ambulance that bore the incription of her name, “Miss Anna B. Thompson.�

According to the award certificate, for over two and a half years, her ambulance serviced soldiers in both Belgium (Yser) and in France (including Dunkirk, Lorraine,Verdun, and the Argonne).

View the Annual Report online at www.thayer.org/annualreport2018-19

General’s Council / Young Alumni Leaders Giving Levels young alumni leaders:

the general’s council: Leadership Circle

$1,877–$2,999

Headmaster’s Circle

$10,000–$24,999

Sarah White Glover Society

$3,000–$4,999

Trustee’s Circle

$25,000–$49,999

Anna Boynton Thompson Society

$5,000–$9,999

Founder’s Circle

$50,000+

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$50+ $100+ $250+ $750+

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