2012 Thayer Magazine

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.

THE ANNUAL MAGAZINE FOR THAYER ACADEMY

ALUMNI, STUDENTS, PARENTS, & FRIENDS

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2012 ISSUE

New Places in Familiar Spaces A LOOK AT THAYER’S NEW STUDENT COMMONS 16-17

The Year in Pictures IMAGES FROM 2011-2012 3

Feature: THAYER & THE COLLEGE SEARCH 8

Thayer UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS SEE THAYER’S CALENDAR ONLINE AT www.thayer.org PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF A NUMBER OF ALUMNI EVENTS THIS YEAR!

Whether it’s at an upcoming Tiger’s Networking Event or at the annual spring Red Sox event in Florida - please stay connected to the Thayer community! Check out all upcoming events online - simply visit www.thayer.org.

GENERAL’S OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT MONDAY MAY 6th, 2013 @ WOLLASTON GOLF CLUB JOIN US FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL GENERAL’S OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT!

Enjoy a day on the links at Thayer’s annual golf tournament in Milton this year at the Wollaston Golf Club.

Dinner follows the tournament.

THAYER REUNION 2013 FRIDAY MAY 18th - SATURDAY MAY 19th BACK ON CAMPUS!

REUNION IS BACK ON CAMPUS! Our campus has changed over the past five years! Come join your classmates and discover the amazing new renovations in Cahall, the Center for the Arts, Fitness Center, Southworth Library, and the Tiger’s Den! (FOR CLASSES ENDING IN ’3s & ’8s)

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Table of Contents 14 Around 20 Athletics 24 Arts 27 Year End 33 Alumni NEWS & NOTES Thayer

Events

NEWS & NOTES

 The Year in Pictures  Feature Section: THAYER & THE COLLEGE SEARCH  Q&A WITH THE HEADMASTER

NEWS & NOTES

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Notes & OBITUARIES

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WITH TED KOSKORES ’70, P ’10, ’13

 THAYER’S STUDENT ADVOCATES

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HOW COLLEGE COUNSELORS IMPACT LIFE AFTER THAYER

 ALUMNI REFLECTION:

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NATE RICHMAN ’07

 6 THAYER GRADS STUDY FILM:

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AT NYU’S PRESTIGIOUS TISCH SCHOOL

 Around Thayer

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WINTER WARS 2012

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TWO UNIQUE HOCKEY EXPERIENCES

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WHAT’S NEW/WHAT’S NEXT

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NEW FACES AT THAYER

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2012 GENERAL’S COUNCIL RECEPTION 2012 CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS ON CAMPUS

This year, the complete listing of all of Thayer’s generous donors is included in the 28-page 2011-2012 Thayer Academy Annual Report of Giving. Look for it embedded in the middle of this issue.

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Contents

 Athletics

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FALL SPORTS PICTURES WIN-LOSS RECORDS: 2011-12 THAYER SPORTS

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WINTER SPORTS PICTURES

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SPRING SPORTS PICTURES

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Thayer MAGAZINE HEADMASTER Ted Koskores

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 Arts NEWS & NOTES: 2011-12 OVERVIEW ARTS 2011-12 PICTURES STUDENT ARTWORK: 2011-12

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & ART DIRECTION Paul W. Kahn

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS

magazine@thayer.org

 End-of-Year Events 2012

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RECOGNITION DAY PICTURES LAST CHAPEL PICTURES COMMENCEMENT PICTURES

EXECUTIVE EDITOR PRINCIPAL WRITER

MAGAZINE LAYOUT

Barbara Browne

DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS

Paul W. Kahn

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE

 Class of 2012: COLLEGE MATRICULATION LIST

 2012-13 Admissions report

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Mark Gutierrez DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY Chris Bernstein

Rachael Vassalotti ASSOCIATE DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT

Mynetta Murray REGISTRAR

 2011-2012 Annual Report of Giving

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Paul W. Kahn, Rachael Vassalotti

Matt McGuirk DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

SUPPLEMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY Barbara Browne Paul W. Kahn Heidi Brown Rochelle Ballin

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 Alumni NEWS & NOTES: 2011-12 OVERVIEW 2012 GENERAL’S OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT REUNION 2012: OVERVIEW

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 CLASS PICTURES  ALUMNI AWARDS  HALL OF FAME

 Thayer Class Notes

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 In Memoriam

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 The Final Word

THAYER MAGAZINE is the annual publication for alumni, parents, and students of the Academy. Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity institution, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, creed, or sexual orientation in its admissions policies or in the administration of educational and athletic programs, or any other activities or programs administered by the school.

THAYER ACADEMY 2012-2013 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chair, Paula Becker P ‘12, ‘14 Vice Chair, Jim Ferrera ‘81, P ‘09, ‘12, ‘15, ‘16 Secretary, Melissa Tearney P ‘14 Treasurer, Tom Kent P ‘00, ‘03, ‘09 Assistant Treasurer, Bill Stephenson, Business Manager

EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you for reading another issue of Thayer Magazine! This year, we’re bringing back the full Annual Report within the pages of the magazine (starting after page 32). As always, please direct all correspondence regarding the magazine to magazine@thayer.org

Paul W. Kahn Director of Publications

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Jeffrey Allen P ’15 Dan Budde P ’10, ’12 Peter Cahall ’67 Julian Cherubini ’53 Miniard Culpepper P ’08, ’09 Bill Dandridge P ’91 Rick Daniels P ’05, ’08 Bob Daylor P ’02, ’13 Judy DeBaggis P ’00, ’05 Mark Freitas P ’03, ’07 Steve Gaziano ’02 Kevin Gill P ’08, ’07, ’11, ’13

Ed Goldfarb P ’06, ’07, ’11, ’17 Dave Gooding P ’02, ’03, ’06, ’07, ’09, ’14 Judy Hale ’56 GP ’14, ’16, ’18 Mira Bjelotomich Irons P ’05, ’07 Eric Limont ’73 P ’13, ’15 Brenda Lyons P ’12, ’14, ’18 John Morey P ’11, ’13 Art Oswald P ’08, ’12 Bill Parent P ’12, ’15 John Poole ’61 P ’10, ’13 Mike Sheehan ’78 Ted Koskores ’70, P’10, ‘13 HEADMASTER

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In the Air

ALEXA STORCH ’15 LEAPS IN THE AIR ON THE HALE THEATER STAGE DURING THAYER’S ALWAYS INSPIRING DANCE CONCERT, SEE PAGE 24 FOR MORE ABOUT ARTS AT THAYER DURING 2011-12.

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Opening A New Space

BOARD CHAIR PAULA BECKER P ’12, ’14 ASSISTS HEADMASTER KOSKORES ’70, P ’10, ’13 DURING THE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY TO OFFICIALLY OPEN THE NEW STUDENT COMMONS ON NOVEMBER. SEE PAGE 14 FOR MORE STORIES ON WHAT HAPPENED AROUND THAYER OVER THE PAST YEAR.

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A Fenway Moment

JON SHEEDY ’13 AND RYAN PETERSON ’14 WALK ONTO THE ICE WITH THEIR HOCKEY TEAMMATES FOR A ONCE IN A LIFETIME MATCHUP AT HISTORIC FENWAY PARK MORE SPORTS - PAGE 20.

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Study Break

C.J. BURKE ’13 TAKES A BREAK FROM WORKING ON HIS LAPTOP IN THE COMFORTABLE NEW CHAIRS IN THE NEWLY RENOVATED SOUTHWORTH LIBRARY. GO TO PAGE 16 TO SEE A PHOTO SPREAD OF ALL THE AMAZING IMPROVEMENTS TO THAYER’S CAMPUS.

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Sharing a Smile

NINA SWETT ’18 SMILES WITH HER GRANDMOTHER - THAYER ALUMNA BARBARA COREY ’45 - DURING THE MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ANNUAL GRANDPARENTS’ DAY EVENT.

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Feature Story: Thayer and the College Search

Q& A

WITH HEADMASTER

TED KOSKORES ’70, P’10, ’13

Thayer Magazine: The college search process has become a much more heavily charged experience than was the case in bygone years. Do you think this has been a healthy development?

TM: This is healthy?

Headmaster: We can all cite various reasons why students and

Our “children” are now entering a new phase in their lives where their own vision of what they want becomes clearer; and the responsibility for achieving their aims begins to shift almost entirely to their shoulders. This realization prompts a necessary, exciting, and sometimes uncomfortable focus on what lies ahead. It requires that they attempt to define who they are now, to explain themselves to others, and to offer a vision of who they are becoming. It makes them imagine themselves in new places, with new people, and new opportunities. It forces them to consider what they have or have not done to position themselves for their next steps and it offers lessons that are real and will be helpful in the future.

parents can and do feel anxious about the application process and the uncertainty associated with the outcome. That said, there is so much about the college search that is very special and positive. While almost everyone looks back after it is over and recognizes that it all worked out well, the search is far more enjoyable and rewarding if -during the search – we appreciate this marks a profoundly remarkable moment in the relationship of parents with their sons and daughters.

TM: Easier said than done.

HM: Well, I did not say it is easy. Thayer’s college counseling staff

does provide many layers of support and direction to our families so they can manage the college search in ways that are reassuring and effective. Assessing various options, however, and visiting schools, scheduling interviews, completing applications, and considering costs are time-consuming and potentially stressful. Add to this, we, as parents, want to make sure our child lands at the school that offers the very best match for his/her needs even as we recognize that we do not really control the outcome.

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HM: Yes. True, it can be untidy, but something really important,

necessary and healthy is happening.

As a parent, to be part of this discussion is an incredibly healthy development and a natural step in the evolution of our roles as mothers and fathers. This is an especially unique opportunity for us to accompany our young adult on a journey where his/her ambitions and aspirations should take precedence but where rich occasions emerge for us to provide guidance and perspective.

There are so many outstanding options for young people today that is almost always the case that the college search is rewarded abundantly.

Our students find great colleges that will serve them well in the years ahead and just as importantly - if approached in the proper spirit we all understand even more deeply what it means to be a father or a mother or a daughter or a son.

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Thayer’s Student Advocates

How College Counselors Impact Life After Thayer

Story by Paul Kahn

From his office in Main Building, Thad Robey works the phones and checks his emails while surrounded by the accoutrements of a veteran college counselor: books, notebooks, various college pennants tacked on every wall, papers piled in stacks of ordered chaos on his desk - all revealing a job perennially in medias res.

As Thayer’s Director of College Counseling, Robey oversees a yearly mission to see that every graduating senior is guided holistically by a supportive staff to best assess and determine college plans.

The first line of the Academy’s mission statement makes mention of the “diverse community of students” that call Thayer home.

Indeed, Thayer’s student body is quite diverse in its makeup - the nearly 700 young men and women are a tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, interests and abilities. Naturally, it follows that there is a corresponding broad range of universities and colleges that Thayer graduates attend. But the backstory behind how that college matriculation list is formed each and every spring reveals one of the most compelling components of a Thayer education.

“For the four of us in the College Counseling Department, it all begins with being supportive - that’s the key,” explains Robey. “We’re a supportive place in all the ways that the word implies. Every year we earn the counseling part of the job title by our roles as advisors and advocates.” Together, Thad, Peter Neely, Christine Woods, and Jenny Schneider have put in place a clear methodology and a detailed roadmap.

The process officially begins in January of a student’s junior year one-on-one meetings with a college advisor. But even before that first official meeting, sometimes the groundwork has already been laid. Since all four counselors also teach classes on a limited basis at Thayer (Christine teaches math, while Peter, Jenny, and Thad all teach English, with Robey also teaching an elective history course) This gives counselors another opportunity to get to know students - giving them additional insights into some individuals. And so, while that January meeting is officially the first meeting with a student for college counseling purposes, Thayer’s counselors might have already built a relationship with a few of the students assigned to them - all of this adding to the importance of getting a sense of each student’s strengths and weaknesses, understanding who they are, and what makes them tick.

Robey adds that the Thayer curriculum is also instrumental in matching students with college programs. What immediately struck him when he first arrived at the Academy was the sort of advanced, guided preparation he saw in the classrooms. “Seeing students preparing for architecture programs, observing them get support for interests in the math and science departments - it was all very CONT’D ON PG. 10 

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eye-opening.” Every year he sees the direct correlation between students participating in, for example, the summer independent science research projects (spearheaded by science department head Don Donovan) and their subsequent interest and application to university engineering programs. Robey further highlights the opportunities in fields like business being spurred by Rob Dixon’s economics course and student involvement in the Business Club. Even at the Middle School, Steve Sirrico’s oceanography course has inspired marine biology degrees and careers.

Moreover, this individualized attention sometimes goes so far as scheduling joint meetings with faculty and advisors to dig deep. “I’ve had meetings with students, advisors, parents and faculty all together where we hashed out the difference between going to a liberal arts school and getting just a BA in Fine Arts, versus what happens if you get your BFA at an arts school. We discussed the difference in terms of intensity of the work, job prospects, etc. We can do this because we have faculty members who are practicing or have practiced in the field. They can give their experienced perspective on multiple ways to go about achieving a student’s goals.”

This is at the heart of what makes a Thayer education distinct. There is a high level of personal attention by all parties figuring out what is

best for each individual student; getting input and information not only from students themselves as they examine and explore fields of study while here, but also from parents, faculty members, coaches, and college counselors. This is why the Academy loves to highlight the diversity of the places where students end up following that glorious June Commencement day; that Thayer students matriculate to colleges and universities both local and international; play collegiate athletics in some of the nation’s top programs (see sidebar on page 11); exercise their talents at some of the world’s best schools for creative arts (see 6 Thayer Grads Study Film, page 12); and study at some of the most vigorous programs for engineering, health sciences, business, and communications. Thayer draws an eclectic group of students - and their mix of interests is reflective in the student body when they leave Main Building for college campuses all over the world.

It also helps that Thayer has built a strong reputation among the 100-plus college representatives who visit each year. “I can’t tell you how many times these reps rave about Thayer students. They make a point of mentioning how great our students’ questions are; how thoughtful, and respectful, and charismatic they are. Reps know that Thayer is a place where students emerge with a solid foundation not only academically, but in terms of character too. They know what kind of student they’re getting.”

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ALUMNI REFLECTION:

STUDENT-ATHLETE NATE RICHMAN ’07 REFLECTS ON HOW THAYER PREPARED HIM FOR COLLEGE.

Thayer’s College Counseling Department (L-R): Thad Robey, Mynetta Murray (Registrar), Peter Neely, Christine Woods, and Jenny Schneider)

However, finding a barometer to measure success is difficult for Robey. “Obviously as college counselors, we do not have any control over the final decision. As someone who used to work in admissions, I know how the process works. I can’t keep a scorecard based on where students get in or do not get in. But I’m most proud that we give our students the best shot we can, and that we are an extremely supportive team.

That we go out of our way - we feel the highs and lows just as they do - and walk with them every step of the way. We help them get through tough decisions about college, while guiding them in how they represent themselves, and what they will do in the future.”

And so, for Robey, success lies somewhere at the junction of where Thayer’s emphasis on an individual student’s exploration in academics, athletics, and arts meets the guidance of the College Counseling Department. “Success is making sure each student survives the process, having put his or her best foot forward; having presented himor herself as accurately and dynamically as possible. That they’ve highlighted what really makes them tick. All Thayer graduates have something unique to offer. And if they are able to represent who they are - if they can maximize what’s in their control, be as thorough and thoughtful as they can - then that’s a success.”

“We do our best to guide them, help them through it, advocate for them, push for them, fight for them. We share the weight of the world with them to get them through,” says Robey. “In that sense we are also educators as we’re leading them to know themselves better.”

I felt like I was very prepared for college after leaving Thayer Academy. Going to a school like Boston College and knowing I would have to manage my time between academics and football was intimidating at first. But it did not take long to realize that Thayer had prepared me well with skills such as time management, study habits, hard work ethic, and writing skills that would help me be successful.

The greatest thing that sets Thayer apart is the relationship between the teachers and students. I had classmates at BC who said some of their teachers barely knew their names. At Thayer, your relationship goes far beyond the classrooms. Your teachers are also your coaches, your friends, and your mentors. I am still in contact with many of my teachers from Thayer six years later.

Thayer prepared me very well for college. I walked in with a skill set that many of my classmates did not have. Things such as note-taking, finding time to meet with a professor for extra help, managing my time, and preparing for exams, are just a few examples of this skill set that I was already comfortable with when I got to college, and that some of my classmates were still looking to develop.

The two most influential faculty on my college track were Mr. Cedrone and Mr. Toussaint. Coach Toussaint helped me deal with all of my football recruiting and helped me decide which schools would be a good fit for me and which schools I could realistically succeed at. Mr. Cedrone provided me with insight and with questions to consider as I made the choice of where to spend the next four to five years as a student-athlete. Both Mr. Toussaint and Mr. Cedrone helped me make what I knew was the right choice.

Nate Richman ’07

Boston College BA in Communication ‘11, MBA ‘13

As for Robey and the rest of the College Counselors - there’s work still to be done for today, tomorrow, and next week: a conference in Denver, internal meetings, scheduled and unscheduled visits from eager students, conversations with college reps, phone calls with parents, and thoughtfully preparing the students under their advisement for years to come.

For a list of college destinations from Thayer classes of 2009-2012 please visit:

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ABOVE PHOTO: the 38 seniors from the class of 2012 who went on to participate in collegiate athletics across the country in the fall.

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6 Thayer Grads Study Film at NYU’s Prestigious Tisch School for the Arts

The word on the street is “Nobody gets into Tisch.”

That being the case, Thayer Academy students really must be exceptional. For in the last four years, six students have been accepted to the film department at Tisch. What’s up with that?

Thayer isn’t an arts school, after all. The mission is to provide excellent academics balanced by arts and athletics. Except for Foundations in the Arts, a required course for all freshmen, art courses are electives. Nevertheless, 90% of Thayer Upper School students participate in the arts program - many of them taking art courses during each of their twelve Upper School terms.

For some students, art becomes a basic necessity, almost like food, so they decide to focus on it in college. As mentioned above, six Thayer alumni have enrolled in the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film & Television at the Tisch School of the Arts, where, according to their website, they “create an extraordinary training ground for artists, scholars of the arts, and creative entrepreneurs.”

Included in this group of Thayer artists are: Alex Fofonoff ‘09, Evan Metzold ‘09, Rick Swenson ‘10, Tyler Richardson ‘11, Harrison J. Bacon ’12, and Patrick Lizza ’12.

The six Thayer/Tisch students each have different reasons for their interest in film, and they each want to focus on different aspects of film production, but there is a common thread holding them together, and that is Thayer’s video arts teacher Dena Gwin. They all started their film work in Ms. Gwin’s video arts class. “All of these students studied video arts at the Upper School for three years,” says Ms. Gwin. “In the third year, I appointed all of them unofficial teaching assistants, so they could help younger students. This reinforced what they had already learned, and allowed them to see film making in new ways.”

Some say that the secret to Ms. Gwin’s success is her expertise in the various elements that lend to an outstanding video reel. She guided all of these students through the preparation of distinctive videos to submit with their applications. Three of the six students concentrated even more on this process by choosing to produce videos for their Senior Projects.

Alex Fofonoff remembers that “what was most important in video art classes was the freedom and trust Ms. Gwin gave us. Not having to censor yourself at a young age is so important, because

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you’ve got so many ideas and thoughts running through your head, that you just need to get them out there in one way or another. As you see them becoming visualized, your thoughts get more collected, and you can say, “that’s what that feels like, let me try something completely different.”

So as sophomore, you may make ridiculous, goofy stuff, but you have to; you need to get it out of your system. Then you come back junior year and decide you want to make an unrequited love story. Of course, she was a big help with my reel and with her recommendation, but it was the exploratory environment she created in her classes that really allowed me to grow strong roots as an artist.”

Tyler Richardson ‘11 is currently in his sophomore year at Tisch, where he is majoring in film and television production. In his first year, Ty studied different elements of filmmaking - camera, sound design, screenwriting, performance, directing, film history, and criticism. “It’s always a thrill walking into Tisch,” says Ty. “Because I know who has come out of the school - I mean, from Martin Scorsese to Alec Baldwin to Philip Seymour Hoffman to Spike Lee. On a good day, you’ll see one of these famous alums in the lobby or the elevator. I’ve had the opportunity to

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Love & War

Dir. H. Bacon ’12, P. Lizza ’12, P.J. Leddy ’12

Story by Barbara Browne At the 3rd Annual Video Festival (L-R): Harrison Bacon ’12, Evan Metzold ’09, Video Arts Instructor Dena Gwin, Alex Fofonoff ’09, Tyler Richardson ’11, and Patrick Lizza ’12 – all contributed films to the festival, along with other current Thayer students and alums.

work on film shoots with all three of the Thayer students who preceded me: Evan Metzold, Alex Fofonoff, and Rick Swenson. All of my fellow Thayer alumni treated me with respect, and that really helped me adapt to my new environment. I absolutely love it at Tisch. I truly learn something new every day, and I feel like the stuff I’m learning is fulfilling me as a person and an artist.”

Dena Gwin points out that one of the factors in Thayer’s 100% acceptance rate at Tisch Film School is that “All of our students, starting in 2009 with Alex Fofonoff and Evan Metzold, have done so well at Tisch that the school is eager to to accept students from Thayer’s Video Arts Program.”

Thad Robey, Thayer’s Director of College Counseling, observes “I would say that the Tisch phenomenon at Thayer points to the fact that our students are talented both artistically and academically. Tisch is one of the premier performing arts colleges, enrolling some of the best young artists, and there is still a strong emphasis on portfolios and auditions. So that speaks to the strength of Thayer’s video arts program in cultivating the abilities of our students. These are passionate students who also pursue their craft outside of Thayer by participating in summer film programs at a college like Emerson.”

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Harrison J. Bacon ‘12, who is now at Tisch specializing in dramatic writing, did just that. “In the summer of 2011,” Harry noted, “I took a fiveweek, eight-hours-a-day college-credit program at Emerson College titled Writing the Feature Film.

It was strenuous, but I worked very hard and took a lot away from the course.”

“The Thayer/Tisch students always enjoy returning to Thayer to show their new work to our current video students and to talk about their experiences in film school,” says Dena Gwin.

“This is inspirational for current students and it sustains the tradition of peer teaching that we’ve established here.” Last spring, Ms. Gwin organized the Third Annual Thayer Academy Video Festival to showcase the work of both Thayer alumni and current students.

Just a Couple of Men Directed by Evan Metzold ’09

All Boxed In Directed by Patrick Lizza ’12

To view 8 films from the festival, including the four below, visit: https://vimeo.com/album/2182410

or scan the QR code from your smartphone or tablet

Perception Directed by Ty Richardson ’11

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Around THAYER Home for the Holidays 2012 Thayer’s new Tiger’s Den hosted its inaugural event on December 7, 2012, with the first ever Home for the Holidays - a Thayer Community Celebration.

With the recently completed second-level space bedecked with gorgeous decorations and lighted in the best holiday spirit, over 120 guests enjoyed delicious food and wonderful conversation while admiring the new space.

RECEPTION

Trustee Board Chair Paula Becker P ’12, ’14 thanks donors for their leadership gifts during the General’s Council Reception.

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(L-R): The Gooding Family: Peter ’07, David (father), Caroline ’03, Jodi (mother), Marykelly ’06, Corrie (Chris’s wife), and Chris ’02.

On the evening of November 19, Thayer’s Board of Trustees hosted the 14th Annual General’s Council Reception honoring donors who make leadership gifts to the Academy. The reception, which was appropriately held in the new Student Commons, included a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of this light-filled and pleasantly appointed gathering place for students.

(L-R): Nick Babanikas P ‘17, David Ries ‘56 P ‘86, Georgia Babanikas P ‘17, Maryann Englander P ‘17, John Englander P ‘17

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Lord Stanley’s Cup & Fenway Park Two Unique Hockey Experiences in 2011-12

Making Continual Improvements From a campus grounds point of view, the summer of 2012 was one of seemingly continuous improvements. In the Middle School, a new low wall was built just outside the front entrance (see pictures below left and on pg 1). Moreover, inside the Middle School, a new hallway was added with lockers (picture below right), adding more space for students to thrive.

In the Upper School, the iconic Main Building was surrounded by scaffolding for most of the summer in an effort to repoint mortar joints in the historic masonry - allowing for the brick facade of Thayer’s most recognizable building to be more weatherproof and last for decades to come.

Of course, the most dramatic changes occurred within Cahall. Turn the page to see the new spaces in the student center - and for what’s to come in the coming summer.

Winter Wars 2012

Seniors Victorious at Winter Wars The Class of 2012 took home the coveted Winter Wars title in 2012 in dramatic fashion. An annual February favorite of the students, Winter Wars pits class versus class in competitions like relays, tug-of-wars, Waiter Wars, and of course, the Great Race - all while raising money and food donations to charity. [ Use your smartphone or tablet’s QR reader to view the 6 minute recap. ]  magazine@thayer.org

Harry Sinden GP ’15, former Bruins General Manager and Stanley-Cup-winning coach chose to bring the trophy to Thayer Academy in October 2011, as a special favor to his grandson, Nick Hanflig ’15. Mr. Sinden introduced the cup as a symbol of teamwork, which, he explained, results in both a winning team and strong individuals.

“The word team,” said Mr. Sinden, “doesn’t apply only to sports. Whether we play sports or not, we are all involved with a team in some way. Your family is a team, and to make a family function at the top of its game, it takes the same kind of individual accountability that sports teams value so much. It’s a very powerful thing - when you find yourself accountable to the people you love and work with, both the team and the individuals flourish.”

At the end of the baseball season, Fenway Park morphs into an outdoor hockey rink to create a venue for Frozen Fenway - a 16-day event that includes free public skating opportunities, plus a series of high school- and collegelevel hockey games.

Fenway Park, the Red Sox home field since 1912, is the oldest major league ballpark still in use today, and it’s guaranteed to trigger a waft of nostalgia in the hearts of most New Englanders. What does it mean to play on the frozen surface of Boston’s 100-year old baseball field?

What is it like to skate onto the ice and look up at the stands, where generations of enthusiastic Red Sox fans have cheered for legendary players like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, and Cy Young?

Thayer’s boys hockey team got the once-in-a-lifetime experience of playing on hallowed ground last week skating in front of a crowd of Thayer families, faculty, students, alumni, and friends. And they don’t call it Frozen Fenway for nothing - the mercury didn’t rise above 20 that day - the game was played on one of the few days this season that really felt like winter.

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The Campus Store (“The Cage”)

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The Student Commons is a project we’ve been hearing about for the past two years. Just recently completed and opened, it’s safe to say that it was worth the wait. Everything is brand new, the Cage is right there, and if you’re a few minutes late to school and have to drop something off at your locker before your first class, you can just stop at Murph’s desk along the way. It brings athletics and academics together in one facility, and provides a great place to catch up on schoolwork.

Though the Student Commons was built for the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes, I think seniors will be taking advantage of the new space, too. Together, the Commons and its new Courtyard create the perfect environment, suitable

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for both working and socializing.

– Victoria Graceffa ‘13

The Judith Bryant Hale ’56 Courtyard

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Student Commons The space in Cahall Campus Center has been reconfigured to better suit its purpose as the hub of student activity. Students now have a new place to gather during free periods, and before and after school.

The Commons includes an array of tables, academic lockers, and the Campus Store (aka the Cage). The offices of four essential people have been moved to the Campus Center: From the Student Office, John Murphy, Community Council Advisor Terri Lukens, Upper School Dean of Students Kristan Gately, and Campus Store Manager/ Assistant Camp Director AnnMarie Leonard P ‘03, ‘06. All four transplants report that they are adapting well - you might even say thriving - in their new environment.

To accommodate this new use of the Cahall space, the Tiger’s Den has been raised up to the second floor – on the same level as the Dining Hall - where it will house Thayer’s new Wrestling Center and multi-purpose area for social gatherings.

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Judith Bryant Hale ’56 Courtyard The new Student Commons includes both indoor and outdoor spaces. Large windows have been installed to visually connect the interior space with a new outdoor courtyard. At its May meeting, the Academy’s Board of Trustees voted to name the new courtyard in honor of Thayer alumna and grandparent, Judith Bryant Hale ’56.

“As a member of both the Education and Finance Committees,” says Headmaster Ted Koskores, “Mrs. Hale has been an exceptional trustee who has helped wisely guide the Academy’s program and who has contributed generously to support our students’ aspirations. There is no doubt that this attractive outdoor space will further enrich the experience of our students.”

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What’s Next

As dramatic as the improvements from the past Summer were on campus, look for even more changes as Phase II of Thayer’s Building Community Capital Campaign begins in the Summer of 2013.

Use your QR code reader on your smartphone or tablet to view the Building Community Brochure - detailing the plans for Thayer’s Capital Campaign. You can also see the brochure and learn more by clicking on the Building Community button on the Thayer website (under “Thayer Spotlight”).

HANFLIG TECHNOLOGY CENTER The physical changes taking place during the summer of 2012 will allow the Hanflig Technology Center to be fully functioning by the start of the coming school year.

However, the summer of 2013 work will include a more thorough renovation of the second floor of the Sawyer Center that will put the finishing touches on the Technology Center – an interactive research and learning space that will allow both faculty and students to explore new hardware and software technologies.

The Hanflig Technology Center will also be the home of Thayer’s new Technology Fellows Program which, according to Technology Director Theresa Jay who will direct the program, “will allow Thayer students interested in information and communication technology to pursue projects and collaborative activities that advance the use of technology in education.”

The Technology Center is being made possible in part by a generous donation from Thayer parents Jay Hanflig and Donna Sinden P ’15.

RENOVATION OF MAIN BUILDING/NEW COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTER The summer of 2013 work will also include some changes in the Academy’s historic Main Building. Thanks to a very successful fundraising effort by the families of the Class of 2012, the current Brickyard student lounge located in the building’s lower level will be converted into a gathering space for members of the senior class only. At the same time, the school’s College Counseling Center will be expanded and relocated to the lower level, adjacent

to the renovated Brickyard. Meanwhile, on the first floor of Main, the space currently occupied by College Counseling will become Upper School offices; the space now occupied by John Murphy and student records will become a seminar classroom, and the Admission Offices will be renovated to create a more open and welcoming space for visitors and new members of our community.

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 HALE COURTYARD  HANFLIG TECHNOLOGY CENTER

 COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTER  ADMISSION OFFICE

 RELOCATE TIGER’S DEN

 UPPER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES & SEMINAR CLASSROOM

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New Faces at Thayer 2012-13 New Trustees 2012-13 Jeffrey Allen P ’15 is an Assistant Professor in the Information Systems Dept of Boston University’s School of Management (since 2001). His undergraduate degree (Management Information Systems) is from Georgia State University; he also holds an MBA (Finance/Information Systems), an M.S. (Risk Management and Insurance), and a PhD (Decision Sciences) from that university.

A former athlete, Jeff has written several articles relating to the student/athlete, and he has worked (since 1991) as a financial education consultant to the National Football League, conducting

seminars in financial planning for NFL players, coaches, and trainers. A popular teacher/lecturer at BU, Jeffrey also serves as a member of the University’s Multicultural Advisory Committee and as a mentor for 12 students from the Atlanta Georgia area who were awarded full tuition scholarships by the Posse Foundation. Jeffrey and his wife, Angela (a curriculum coordinator in the Brookline Public School system) live in Brookline. They are the parents of Thayer student Jordan ’15, and a younger daughter at the Park School.

Brenda Lyons P ’12, ’14, ’18 is an Executive Vice President at State Street Corporation. Prior to joining State Street in 2006, Brenda had a long career with Deutsche Asset Management and its predecessor firm Scudder Stevens & Clark.

Brenda is a graduate of Bentley College (B.S. – marketing), and currently serves on the Board

of Cradles to Crayons. Previously, she served on the Boards of the Sage School (including a term as Board Chair) and King’s Wood Montessori.

Brenda and her husband Steve live in Mansfield.

They have three children – one Thayer graduate (Samantha ’12), and two current students (Alexandra ’14, and Stephanie ’18).

William Parent P ’12, ’15 is President and CEO of Blue Hills Bank (formerly Hyde Park Savings Bank). Before joining Blue Hills (2010), Bill was a partner and Chief Investment Officer at Grail Partners (2007-2010), a boutique merchant bank; and prior to that he held a number of increasingly responsible executive positions at BankBoston/Bank of America (1990-2006).

Bill has served on the Boards of more than a dozen private companies, ranging in size from startups to more than $1billion in revenue in the retail, distribution, manufacturing, restaurant, and financial services sectors. Since 2007,

he has also served on the Board of Wediko Children Services, a not for profit organization that responds to the needs of children facing repeated obstacles to development due to social, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.

Bill has an undergraduate degree (accounting) from Bentley University. He and his wife Kathy live in Walpole and have three children, including Thayer graduate Matthew ’12 and current student Jennifer ’15. Bill has been active member of the Thayer Academy Parents Giving Committee and the Class of 2012 Senior Legacy Committee.

New Faculty/Staff 2012-13 Katherine Bartlett - Hale Learning Center Kelly Browne - Upper School Performing Arts (now full-time faculty) Vincent Cimmino - Upper School Math Brendan McKierman - Upper School Math Rochelle Ballin ’04 - Assistant to Annual Giving & Alumni Programs Brandon Odom ’04 - Teaching Fellow  magazine@thayer.org

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FALL SPORTS Thayer 2011-2012

TOP THAYER’S DOMINATING FIELD HOCKEY TEAM (17-1-1) CELEBRATES YET ANOTHER VICTORY, THIS ONE IN THE RAIN. MIDDLE LEFT ARCHI JEROME ’13 (#9) RUNS THROUGH A GAP IN THE DEFENSE MADE BY MATT CLAYTON ’14 (#53) AND AARON GILMER ’13 (#22), AS QB JACK BECKER ’14 (#4) LOOKS ON. MIDDLE RIGHT DANIELLE MAHAR ’13 PASSES THE BALL TO A TEAMMATE DURING A SOCCER MATCH. LOWER LEFT RICHARD ROSA ’13 RUNS CROSS COUNTRY LOWER RIGHT MICHAELA MAVROMATES ’15 AND OLIVIA VALICENTI ’15 RACE DURING THE HOMECOMING MEET

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VARSITY ALL THAYER SPORTS 2011-12 WIN-LOSS RECORD

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WINTER SPORTS Thayer 2011-2012

TOP THE GRADUATING SENIORS OF THE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: KATHERINE MCMANUS ’12, BRYN BOUCHER ’12, ALLISON HOFFMAN ’12, ANGELA VASSALOTTI ’12, LINDSAY MALING ’12, GIOVANNA PICKERING ’12 MIDDLE LEFT THAYER’S SWIMMING & DIVING TEAM IN THE POOL MIDDLE RIGHT THAYER’S HOCKEY TEAM AT FENWAY PARK LOWER LEFT DAN ALIBER ’13 RESTS AFTER A RUN DOWN THE SLOPES LOWER RIGHT COACH CEDRONE EXHORTS THAYER’S BOYS’

BASKETBALL TEAM DURING A TIMEOUT.

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SPRING SPORTS Thayer 2011-2012

TOP JAMIE BECKER (#2), NEIL CONWAY (#18), BRENDAN LAWLER (#3), BROOKS THOMSON (#9), QUINCY NICHOLS (#17) AND THEIR TEAMMATES PREPARE FOR A GAME. MIDDLE LEFT SAM VALENTINE ’12 RUNS THE BASES MIDDLE RIGHT COACH JEFF BROWNE ADDRESSES THE TRACK TEAM DURING A SPRING PRACTICE LOWER LEFT AUDREY FITZPATRICK ’12 RETURNS A BACKHAND

DURING TENNIS PRACTICE LOWER RIGHT POLE VAULTER MARK DONOVAN ’13

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Arts NEWS & NOTES Every year, the level of artistic expression and production bursting from the stages of the Hale Theater and Thompson Hall inspires.

In 2011-12, performing artists in the Upper School delighted Hale Theater audiences with its fall musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Trying and the spring musical, Sondheim’s Into the Woods. Both were rousing successes. “When all of the guys joined “How to Succeed,” it made every rehearsal even better because I got to perform with all my friends,” recalled Harry Bacon ’12.

The spring dramatic production followed the story of Mortimer Brewster’s return home in a production of Arsenic and Old Lace. And, following Thayer tradition, this play was directed by a senior - this time, Molly O’Brien ’12 took the helm. “My confidence in the cast and my co-directors definitely helped,” she noted.

In the Middle School, in addition to the ever-popular Declamation Finals - young Thayer thespians showed their stuff on stage in 2011-12 with productions of Annie, Jr. the fall tradition of Greek Myths, and a fabulous musical Showstoppers.

As always, Thayer students continued to mesmerize audiences each semester with dance, choral, and instrumental concerts and routines that demonstrated tremendous talent, sophistication, musicianship, athleticism, and a lot of energy. And as is the case every year, the Hale Theater echoed with sounds and sights covering hip-hop to ballet to contemporary music.

Lastly, Thayer artists continued to create and craft beautiful paintings, sculptures, and structures in their classrooms and easels - many of them on display in the lobby of the CFA. On the following pages are pictures from the year in the arts at Thayer.

2013 ARTS HIGHLIGHTS JAN 8

Instrumental Concert (US)

JAN 15 Choral Concert (US/MS) JAN 29 Dance Performance (US) MAR 1-2 Upper School Drama MAR 7

Middle School Drama

MAR 26 Declamation Finals (MS) APR 9

Instrumental Concert (US)

APR 16 Dance Performance (US) APR 23 Choral Concert (US/MS) MAY 6

Student Art Exhibition Opens (US)

MAY 16 Upper School Drama MAY 21 Middle School Drama

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1 UPPER SCHOOL BOYS FROM “HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT TRYING.” 2 CHRIS ALBANESE ’17 PERFORMS IN “FOOLS” AT THOMPSON HALL 3 MITCH PINI ’12, MORGAN O’BRIEN ’12, AND KATE TARDIFF ’13, PERFORM A SCENE FROM “INTO THE WOODS.” 4 LIZA MCPHERSON ’13, MOLLY MCGLYNN ’13, AND JOANNA DOUGLAS ’14 SING IN THE WOMEN’S CHOIR DURING THAYER’S CHORAL CONCERT. 5 THE CAST FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL’S PRODUCTION OF “SHOWSTOPPERS” TAKES A CURTAIN CALL. 6 PERFORMING “SWEET CHILD OF MINE” BY GUNS ‘N’ ROSES: SAM MARTIN ’12 ON ACCORDION, JESS KENNY ’13 ON KEYBOARD, LINNEA NORDGREN ’13, COLM DESMOND ’13, AND GINA UBERTINI ’12 ON THE DRUMS. 7 BROOKE JOYCE ’16 & JESSICA DYROFF ’16 POSE BACKSTAGE BEFORE THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE OF ANNIE, JR.

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8 SHEFALI SHRIVASTAVA ’14 DANCES DURING THE DIVERSITY DAY CONCERT.

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STUDENT ARTWORK THAYER 2011-2012

TOP BY MICHELLE BLANKEN ’13 MIDDLE LEFT BY ARI FLEMING ’12 MIDDLE BY MEGAN GREELY ’13 MIDDLE RIGHT KAREN KOSKORES P ’10, ’13 WELCOMES VISITORS TO THE ACADEMY’S NEWLY UPDATED THAYER GALLERY LOWER LEFT BAILEY PUTNAM ’13, DOMINIC QUADE ’13, WILL MANNING ’13, AND QUINCY NICHOLS ’13 POSE IN FRONT OF A MODEL ARCHITECTURAL BRIDGE LOWER RIGHT BY ANNA KENYON ’12

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End of Year Events 2012 RECOGNITION DAY

JUNE 7, 2012

TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARRIVE AT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS FOR RECOGNITION DAY MIDDLE LEFT MATT MACCUNE ’16 SHAKES HEADMASTER KOSKORES’

HAND DURING RECOGNITION DAY CEREMONIES. MIDDLE RIGHT MR. DOUG LALLY ADDRESSES THE FAMILIES AND

FRIENDS OF THAYER’S EIGHTH GRADE CLASS. LOWER LEFT THE CLASS OF 2016 WALK PAST MAIN BUILDING LOWER RIGHT EIGHTH GRADERS RYAN FARLEY, MICHAELA BOWEN, ROBERT CARMODY, AVERY HAYES, MONTE GRAHAM, MICHELLE QUINLISK, TY AMONTE, AND CHRISTIAN SIMEONE POSE FOLLOWING RECOGNITION DAY CEREMONIES.

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LAST CHAPEL

JUNE 8, 2012

TOP MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2012 PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ONE LAST TIME AT THAYER MIDDLE LEFT THE CLASS OF 2012 AT LAST CHAPEL MIDDLE DEMETRI ANTONIOU ’12 AND JOE ARGUS ’12 ARE ALL SMILES AS THEY COUNT DOWN THE LAST DAYS OF THEIR SENIOR YEAR. MIDDLE RIGHT RANDALL REED ’12 WITH MR. CEDRONE. LOWER RIGHT MRS. SUSAN WITT IS ALL SMILES AS SHE RECEIVES AN AWARD HONORING HER

40-YEARS OF SERVICE AT THAYER.

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COMMENCEMENT

JUNE 9, 2012

TOP FAMILY & FRIENDS ASSEMBLE FOR THAYER’S 135TH COMMENCEMENT MIDDLE LEFT MOLLY O’BRIEN ’12 GETS A CONGRATULATORY HUG FROM

HER FATHER BILL O’BRIEN. MIDDLE CLASS OFFICERS FROM THE CLASS OF 2013 HOLD THE SENIOR CLASS’ BANNER - MADDIE LEWIS ’13, MOLLY MCGLYNN ’13, FRANK DEGIACOMO ’13, AND JARED BACON. ’13 MIDDLE RIGHT GEOFF GOODALE GIVES THE COMMENCEMENT SPEECH

(READ AN EXCERPT ON PAGE 60 OF THIS MAGAZINE) LOWER LEFT JIMMY SHEA ’12 REFLECTS DURING THE CEREMONY LOWER RIGHT MORGAN O’BRIEN ’12 GIVES HER FELLOW CLASSMATES A

THUMBS UP FOR A JOB WELL DONE

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Bates College

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Middlebury College Roger Williams University

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Julie King

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Tufts University

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Derek Keough

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Furman University

Samuel Henken

Anna West Kenyon

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Saint Anselm College

Allison Brooke Hoffman

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Wesleyan University

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Ping Jia

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Saint Anselm College

Megan Greeley

Colby Winslow Johnson

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Loyola University Maryland

Lewis & Clark College

Brian Patrick Hurley

(3)

Assumption College

Ariane Fleming

McKenzie Coates Hunt

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Providence College

Stonehill College

Deborah Girello

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Stonehill College

Jaclyn Flaherty

Timothy J Giarrusso

CLASS OF 2012 COLLEGE LIST

Boston University

Trinity College

Joseph Doyle Ferrera

IN THE U.S.

(WITH ONE IN SOUTH AMERICA)

Trinity College

Samuel Falkson

23 STATES

Pepperdine University

Jeffrey M. Durkin

MacKenzie F Eck

WILL ATTEND COLLEGES IN

University of Maryland, College Park

Adrian Dunne

Allyson M Dwan

GRADUATES

St. John's University - Queens Campus

James D Becker

Reilly M Carey

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New York University

Margaret Bayliss

Erin Marie Carberry

MEMBERS

University of Colorado at Boulder

Pace University, New York City

Maximilian Cabaj

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Providence College

Yannis Barros

Julia E Budde

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University of Pennsylvania

Elon University

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The George Washington University

Lauren Baker

Anthony Alexander Brown

THE COLLEGES

Purdue University

University of Pennsylvania Emerson College Babson College University of Vermont Case Western Reserve University

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Middlebury College College of the Holy Cross University of Delaware Mount Holyoke College

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Saint Michael's College

Suffolk University Boston College Northeastern University University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Alec MacKinnon

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University of Rochester

Lindsay Maling Andrew James Mani Savannah Maroney

University of Washington Wheaton College MA Wake Forest University

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Harvard University

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Providence College

John Matthews Eleanor Lee McDermott Kellie McLean Katherine McManus Juliana Mary Melchionda Brooke Menard Jonathan George Miller Patrick Kevin Millerick Kori Mullen Brendan Norton Molly Elizabeth O'Brien Morgan O'Brien

The George Washington University New England College University of Notre Dame Clemson University Boston College Elmira College Suffolk University Southern Methodist University Trinity College New York University Elon University Michigan State University

Lindsey O'Neil

Fairfield University

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The George Washington University Loyola University Maryland

Boston College University of Massachusetts, Amherst College of Charleston Bentley University Boston College Syracuse University Phillips Academy Andover Postgrad Year Champlain College Boston University

Randall Eugene Reed

Bentley University

Sarah Reynolds

New York University

Ciara Ripperger

Northeastern University

Adam Nami Haddad Sareen Francesca H Saunders Michaela Scanzillo Nicole R Scapicchio James Shea Madeline Shields Elisa Sipols Alexandra Smith Kimberly Abigail Sportack

Roanoke College

Margaret Webster Samantha E Whalen Alison Whelan Kyle Christopher White

The Academy continues to attract strong and committed students who yearn for a challenging academic program and who want to immerse themselves in all facets of Thayer’s rich athletic, artistic, and community service offerings. When visitors come to campus they see state-ofthe-art learning environments, technology embedded in the teaching-learning process, firstrate athletic and arts facilities,

and students and teachers who are deeply engaged.

As has been its tradition since its founding, Thayer was again able to award over $5.5 million in financial assistance to 35.5% of the student body (up 2.5% from 2011-2012). This significant figure allows Thayer to enroll the strongest students from across the socio-economic spectrum and from over 70 cities and towns to maintain a community of hardworking students of character who actively participate in Thayer’s program.

Simply put, Thayer is thriving. I see it in the faces of our students every day. Your generous support allows us to enroll the most promising young people and provide them with a first-rate educational experience. I extend a heartfelt thank you to all who so generously support Thayer’s mission.

Northeastern University Junior Hockey University of Michigan Boston College Harvard University University of Richmond

Elon University

Curtis Hughes Waltman

In 2012, Thayer Academy admissions enrolled 142 new students from 510 applications for an opening day enrollment of 680 students. By every measure including standardized testing, this incoming group is above the 5-year running average in academic strength. They also bring the other key qualities we seek in our students: strong character; leadership potential; and evidence of involvement in athletics, arts, and commuity service.

Connecticut College

Bates College

Alexandra Vitulano

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION

Georgetown University

Gina Ubertini

Angela Marie Vassalotti

JON WHITE

School of Visual Arts

Emma Taylor

Samuel Robert Valentine

Admissions Report

Trinity College

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Katrina J Romano

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Brian Jack Osterman

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Please support the 2012-2013 Thayer Academy

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THAYER ALUMS ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES UNDER THE TENT AT REUNION 2012

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REUNION 2012 RECAP

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PICTURES

The 2011-12 school year was another banner year for Thayer alumni, with multiple events tailored for alumni to return to campus or meet in Boston, Florida, or on the links.

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MEET THE BOARD OF THE

THAYER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The popular Tiger’s Networking Breakfasts attracted more than 100 alumni, and there was strong attendance at all of the young alumni social gatherings that were held during the year.

Once again, loyal Sox fans of all ages joined Thayer alumni at a Spring training game in Florida, and May crowned another alumni foursome champion at the General’s Open Golf Tournament - this year, at a new location.

Of course, Reunion continues to be the big alumni event of the year, with 2012 drawing particularly big attendance numbers.

Finally, alumni support of Thayer’s Annual Fund has become particularly strong from young alumni. One third of alums currently in college supported the Annual Fund in 2012!

Save the Date ! May 17-18, 2013 REUNION IS BACK ON CAMPUS! COME SEE WHAT’S NEW AT THAYER! FOR THE CLASSES OF: ’38, ’43, ’48, ’53, ’58, ’63, ’68, ’73, ’78, ’83, ’88, ’93, ’98, ’03, & ’08

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The Thayer Academy Alumni Association Board is a twenty-five member board that works to promote and advance the interests of the Academy. They represent the 5,600 alumni around the world. Through their efforts, they provide opportunities to keep alumni connected throughout the year.

Steven Gaziano ‘02 - President Thomas Shanley ‘97 - Vice President Allison Kent Trumbull ‘00 - 2nd Vice President Brad Dunn ‘99 - Secretary, Troy Coady ‘97 - Treasurer Stanley Campbell ‘77, Sandra Colman ‘73, Matin Courage ‘06, Gregory Deschenes ‘80, Kathy DiGiusto ‘71, Thomas Geraghty ‘81, Joanna Skoler Gilman ‘86, Andy Golabek ‘02, John Hickey ‘70, David Hymovitz ‘92, Dan Keefe ‘68, Wiliam McGrath ‘66, J. Douglas Pinney ‘66, Lori Watson ‘90, Paul Yovino ‘64

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Two Thayer alums assigned to prominent positions Laurence Pope ’63 was selected as the U.S. State Department’s Chargé d’Affaires to Libya in October 2012. “Mr. Pope’s selection emphasizes the commitment of the United States to the relationship between our two countries and to the people of Libya as they move forward in their transition to a democratic government,” Victoria Nuland, spokeswoman for the State Department, said in a statement.

On October 2012 the Navy put a new commander in charge of its submarine force. Vice Adm. Michael Connor is now the Navy’s top submarine commander and will directly manage the force’s Atlantic fleet, which is spread among bases in Connecticut, Georgia and

Pope - who had been retired following a 31year career in the U.S. Foreign Service - speaks Arabic as well as French, and will be filling the role played by Ambassador Christopher Stephens’ tragic death in Libya on September 11.

While at Thayer, Pope served as the editor of the school newspaper, was an honors student, and played tennis for three years.

Virginia. He will also serve as commander of NATO’S Allied Submarine Command. O’Connor ’76 graduated from Thayer with high honors, and served as the captain of the track and cross country teams, along with being a class VP for all four years.

2012 General’s Open

Golf Tournament Recap

Alumni, parents, and friends teed it up at the 18th Annual General’s Open Golf Tournament on May 7, 2012 at Wollaston Golf Club. This was the first time the event was held at Wollaston and our golfer’s thoroughly enjoyed this new venue.

The General’s Open is a tradition sponsored by both the Thayer Academy Alumni and Parents Associations to support the various programs they provide for our community.

2012 TOURNAMENT RESULTS

LONGEST DRIVE (WOMEN):

Ann Marie Freitas P ‘03, ‘07

LONGEST DRIVE (MEN): Rob McMenimon ‘99

CLOSEST TO THE PIN (WOMEN): Caroline Rasky

CLOSEST TO THE PIN (MEN): Kevin McNally P ‘16

WINNING FOURSOME:

Don Prohovich Jr., Don Prohovich Sr. GP ‘14 Tom Cappucci, Jack Watts

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 19TH TOURNAMENT!

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Reunion2012 Another successful Thayer Reunion came and went as more than 300 alumni and guests returned to campus for Reunion Weekend 2012. The weekend’s highlights included the Headmaster’s Dinner in honor of the 50th Reunion Class; Friday night’s Hall of Fame Induction and dinner; the presentation of Achievement, Humanitarian, and Loyalty Awards at Saturday’s luncheon; and Saturday night’s dinner and dancing under the tent. In between, there were campus tours, student concerts and games; and lots of shared memories!

TOP LEFT SEAN ZHU ’08 AND JORDAN KELLY ’08 MIDDLE LEFT LAURA GLASSANOS ’02 AND HER GRANDMOTHER, ISABEL GLASSANOS GP ’02 TOP RIGHT SHERYL AND JOE CUNNINGHAM ’57 LOWER LEFT MICHAEL ’92 AND DANA GREENBERG LOWER RIGHT VAN WHISNAND ’62, JEFF ROSS ’62, FRANK TENORE ’62, TONY CHAMBERLAIN ’62,

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Reunion Class Pictures In the following pages are the Thayer Classes who participated in Reunion 2012, starting with the venerated 50th Reunion Class of 1962, and the largest class turnout - the 5th Year Reunion Class of 2007, with their 49 members coming back to campus to remember and rekindle fond memories from Thayer.

50TH REUNION CLASS OF 1962 BACK ROW (L-R): VAN WHISNAND, TONY CHAMBERLAIN, FRANK TENORE, DAVID HEMERY UPPER ROW: ERIC ANDERSON, JEFF ROSS, JOHN MACLENNAN, MARSHALL WILLIAMS, ROY HAGGERTY, BRUCE ALEMIAN, RICHARD FENTIN

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MIDDLE ROW: WINTHROP ALDRICH, DAVID DRAKE, STANWOOD NEWSON, NEWTON SCHOENLEY, MARTHA TWIGG BLANCHARD, DEBORAH HAGGERTY

FRONT ROW: ELLEN REYNOLDS, GINNY BURNS GRAHAM, PETER BENELLI, RICHARD DAILEY, EILEEN CUTLER, NANCY TULLOCH COLLINS, RONNA WASSERSUG GOODMAN, PAULA NOBILI

SECOND ROW: RICHARD LEACH, RICHARD MILLS, HARRIS SLOANE, JON VERDUN, GEOFF GOODALE, HAROLD DAVIS, NANCY THOMAS EDWARDS, BERT ROBBINS, JOHN ROBBINS, MITCH GOLDMAN, FLORENCE MICHELSON MAYNARD

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5TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 2007 BACK ROW (L-R): DAVE PIESCO PUTNAM, KELLY MURPHY, ASHLEY LOMBARDI, KATHERINE SCAFURI, CHRIS MAHER, HANNAH LEVIN, KATHARINE MAGRI, PAT BEAUREGARD, DAN NAPARSTEK, ERIC DURRELL, SEAN MONAHAN, CHRIS WOZNY, LIZ TILLOTSON, PAUL GOLDEN THIRD ROW: RAHA MOUSSAVI-AGHDAM, SIOBHAN SWEENEY, STEVE ANASTOS, BRIAN FREITAS, KEVIN DOO, DAVE IRONS, DOUG CARTER, DEVIN CAHILL, JAMIE GOLDFARB, JARED TOKARZ, LAURA FELONEY, MIKE BURNS, JAKE MINEVITZ, CHRIS IREDALE

SECOND ROW: CIAN DESMOND, TAYLOR TRUDEAU, EMILY HUMPHREY, NAZY KERR, CHELSEA RADER, JOHN LERNER, SARA SILK, PAT MARR, NATE RICHMAN, KRISTEN VASSALOTTI FRONT ROW: BRYCE TEDESCI, PETE BECKWITH, RAUL MARTINEZ, BRIAN CHEN, CABAL ROONEY, FINN MERRIL, MALIN KING, CURRIE HUNTINGTON, PETE GOODING, ASHLEY GENEST, SARAH BOOKSTEIN

10TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 2002 FRONT ROW (L-R): ANDREW GOLABEK, LOGAN RAMSEYER, ALEXANDRA BACH FRAENKEL, KENDRA KING, LEAH SYNDER, LAUREN BLAKE MAHONEY, MATT STOLPER

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15TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 1997 BACK ROW (L-R): TROY COADY, TOM SHANLEY, JARRAD GLENNON, DAVID MURPHY

FRONT ROW: JARED CONVERSE, ELIZABETH LUNDGREN, KATE FALLON

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20TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 1992 FRONT ROW (L-R): ANDRE BORESINKO, JAMIE ALLISON, DAVID HYMOVITZ, MATT DIFIORE, MELISSA TUTHILL FORGER, PATRICK GERETY, WALTER SWANSON, MIKE GREENBERG, MATT MCGUIRK, GREG LALLY

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25TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 1987 BACK ROW (L-R): MIKE HALL, CHRIS HEAVEY, BRENDAN MCDONOUGH, ROCCO AMONTE, DAVID KUHN, ROBERT PARSONS, JENNIFER APPLEGATE, ANDREW BURMEISTER, LESLIE MESSALINE FLANNAGAN, JULIE MEHEGAN

MIDDLE ROW: RACHEL B. PALUMBO, EMILY ANDREWS PARENT, AMY AUSTIN, DAN MAHONEY, ELIZABETH GOLDTHWAIT, SUSAN DOHERTY, JAMES RODERICK, SUZANNE O’BRIEN, GREGG COHEN, ALLISON LAINE

FRONT ROW: HOLLY PHILPOTT COSTA, ANN KINGSTON MCDONOUGH, PAULETTE BRUNEAU BROOKS, LYNN HEALY, KRISTIN DALEY SCHADT, DOUG LALLY

30TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 1982 FRONT ROW (L-R): ANDY HAMMOND, JULIE O’BRIEN, CARRIE SHEEHAN DUNNE, KEN STRATHIE, JEFF TOUSSAINT, JOE CAPPELLANO, JEFF DELVECCHIO, BARBARA TAGARIS-ALAVI, JON JENSEN, PAM WAKEFIELD MASON, PHIL MASON, MARGARET WILKINSON JACOBS, MATT KOWALSKI

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35TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 1977 BACK ROW (L-R): SEAN ANZUONI, JIM WHELAN, DOUG ANDERSON, DALE VALICENTI, BRAD WHITE, MARTHA HOEFER, JANET ALLEN FRASER, STAN CAMPBELL

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FRONT ROW: JOAN FITZPATRICK, NANCY BRIGGS REYNOLDS, VIVIAN BARNHART

40TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 1972 BACK ROW (L-R): ANITA & MICHAEL CAPPELLANO, SALLY FITZPATRICK, CHUCK & NORA BAILEY

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45TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 1967 FRONT ROW (L-R): VIRGINIA MACLEOD WESTBROOK, PAUL S. LEFKOWITZ

55TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 1957 FRONT ROW (L-R): DAVID LARKIN, DIANA LEAR SIMPSON, FRED CARSON, JIM HUNT, FAYE DAVIS O’BRIEN, PERRY COLLINS, EDYTH FAY MCGLONE, BRENDA NEWSON URMSON, NANCY HAYES SWEETSER, JOE CUNNINGHAM, SUSANN HAYES HOKE, PHYLLIS FROGEL RUBIN

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60TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 1952 BACK ROW (L-R): SAUL COHEN, CYNTHIA BRYANT MCCUE, HOMER MCCUE, AL WILLS, HARRY WEY, GORDON RICHARDSON, LEE MERRILL

FRONT ROW CLAIRE DICK RICHARDSON, HANNAH BOULTON WILLS, LYNN BROOKS WEY, MADELEINE BROWNE TIERNEY, NAOMI STONE COHEN, MARGOT UPPLING HERBERT

65TH REUNION THAYER CLASS OF 1947 FRONT ROW (L-R) RUTH MACARTHUR BRIGGS & ENDERS ROBINSON

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Alumni Awards 2012 DAVID P. HEMERY,

C L A SS O F 1 9 6 2

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of your graduation from Thayer Academy, the Alumni Association presents you with this achievement award to recognize the important role you have played in the world of athletics, coaching, education, and personal growth. Your commitment to inspiring the youth of many nations by hard work and example serves as a testament to Thayer academy’s mission statement which encourages its students to “rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.”

PHYLLIS FROGEL RUBIN,

C L A SS O F 1957

On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of your graduation from Thayer Academy, the Alumni Association presents you with this Humanitarian Award to recognize your many years of commitment to family, friends, and community. You have shared your time, your talents and your treasure in support of others and for that, a grateful Academy thanks you. In the spirit of the Thayer mission statement, you have truly “risen to honorable achievement and contributed to the common good”

JAMES J. FITZPATRICK III, CLASS OF ’72, P ’04, ’12 You have been involved with the Academy in one form or another for most of your life. You have served as a student leader and athlete, active alumnus, class agent, trustee, phonathon caller extraordinaire, generous donor, and parent volunteer. Your energy and enthusiasm for all things Black and Orange have kept you, your classmates, and your family close to the Academy and to each other, through good times and bad, and for that, the Alumni Association honors you with this Loyalty Award on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of your graduation.

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Thayer Hall of Fame 2012 WILFRED L.

JOSEPH J.

GREGORY M.

CLASS OF 1972

CLASS OF 1982

CLASS OF 1977

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FOOTBALL | HOCKEY | BASEBALL | TRACK

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DiGRAVIO

CAPPELLANO HOCKEY | FOOTBALL

DAVID M.

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HYMOVITZ CLASS OF 1992

FOOTBALL | BASKETBALL | BASEBALL

HOCKEY | BASEBALL

GEORGES WRESTLING | FOOTBALL | TRACK

LAURA A.

GLASSANOS CLASS OF 2002

SOCCER | BASKETBALL | LACROSSE

SHAWNA HEGARTY

WEEKLY CLASS OF 1992

SOCCER | BASKETBALL | LACROSSE

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Enjoy this year’s listing of Thayer alumni class notes - learn about what all your classmates and friends have been up to since last year!

As always, we want to underscore the importance of attending Reunion - and hope that as many members of the 3’s and 8’s join us back on campus this May! Class notes from upcoming Reunion 2013 years are highlighted with black & orange banners.

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We welcome all your class notes and updates!

Please send any and all class notes via email to alumni@thayer.org.

If you have pictures you’d like to send, please be sure they are hi-res (300 dpi or higher) photographs - or else we won’t be able to use them in print. Pictures can be sent directly to magazine@thayer.org. The deadline for the next issue of the Magazine is October 31, 2013.

Finally, as with all previous issues of the Magazine, all Class Note entries are subject to editing - either for content and/or space.

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CLASS OF 1939 ------------------------------------- Charles Williams ’39 writes, “No news is good news. I got up this AM!”

CLASS OF 1941 ------------------------------------- Mary Jane MacCleave Dexter ’41 writes, “Regret having to miss Alumni Festivities!

Still climbing mountains (more slowly)!”  Jeanne Clark Hibbard ’41 writes, “This has not been a good year for me (2011). I fractured both hips, pelvis, and back in a fall. After a stay at the USNH in Portsmouth, VA I transferred to a local rehabilitation center and spent five months there. I fortunately am home now and can walk again. Also, I take care of myself and am enjoying life to the utmost. Best wishes to all at TA.”

CLASS OF 1942 ------------------------------------- Marilyn Bullock Voorhies ’42 writes, “My brother, Robert F. Bullock ’48, died in 2009. My daughter Barbara is a retired teacher, a ceramic artist and a horsewoman.

My son David is an architect and my son Tom is a cabinet maker. My only grandchild Phoenix-Adam, is a senior at the University of Michigan.”

CLASS OF 1945 ------------------------------------- Alan Gullicksen ’45 writes, “Enjoying my life on Cape Cod in the summer and several months in Florida, playing tennis, shuffleboard, and bridge.

Sandra and I hope to do some more cruising. I also attended the

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Red Sox Spring Training Thayer Alumni event!”  Dorothy Papani Palmer ’45 writes, “I am truly blessed - I am still painting, my son Nicolas is symphony conducting in Kentucky, South America and Italy. Son Robert is a successful architect. My grandnephew Tucker Meehan ’15 is a happy Thayer sophomore.”

CLASS OF 1946 ------------------------------------- Martha Svenson Shafer ’46 writes, “At 84 life is not too exciting, but I still manage to return to Duxbury every summer and enjoy the beach!”

CLASS OF 1947 ------------------------------------- Helen Young Dolan ’47 writes, “We have moved to a retirement community in greater Charleston and near my elder son. One younger son and wife adopted a baby girl so we are finally grandparents. Could not make it to reunion but best to all.”  Joanne Rhoades Storrs ’47 writes, “Please give my best to the class of 1947. Was so sorry not to be able to attend reunion.

Everything in Florida is just fine.

Still able to play 18 holes of golf twice a week, water aerobics 3 times a week as well as many other activities. Keep in touch by e-mail: dr.duck1299@yahoo. com. My thoughts and prayers to all of the class of 1947. God Bless, Joanne”

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 Howie Gaskill ’48 writes, “I have enjoyed watching Thayer Academy grow over the years and wish everyone associated with Thayer the very best as it was for me!”  Joan Balmayne Giles ’48 writes, “Have been happily living in Maine the last ten years. Still get together with family members who all enjoy boating on the nearby lake and additionally the ocean. Also belong to a local reading and discussion group at our library.”  Phyllis Glynn Huebner ’48 writes, “Still living in my home of 37 years. Around the corner from my country club where I play a great deal of bridge and enjoy lunches and dinners many times a week. Had to give up tennis and paddle tennis due to injuries to an ankle and wrist.”

CLASS OF 1949 ------------------------------------- Nancy Beal Allen ’49 writes, “I am grateful for the inspiration and competence of the faculty at Thayer Academy and for the emphasis on educating the whole person: athletics, social responsibility, and emphasis on asking questions about the issues of our times. Currently, I enjoy theater, book group, art, and music, and I am acting president of Boulder County’s chapter of the UNA-USA. Harriet Gemmel, Doc Avis, and Grace Osgood were inspiring mentors. “  Martha Bridges DeGrand ’49 writes, “Back in Connecticut after spending our

yearly three months in Maine.

It was good to be close to my brother Richard Bridges ’48 and family. Richard has health issues but he’s my same sweet brother.”  Gertrude Rogers Drysdale ’49 writes, “So happy the 49’ers still are helping Thayer!

Still going to Chatham on the Cape, especially Memorial Day and the week following. Would love to see anyone, keep in touch!”  Lincoln Furber ’49 writes, “I wonder if ’acting’ president, Paul Pratt ’47 will make it to the 65th - anyone else??? Time is taking a toll. I feel the same but sure don’t look the same. Best wishes to classmates who can read this. “  Arthur McCann ’49 writes, “Eighty plus and still moving!”  John Merna ’49 writes, “My granddaughter Tessa graduated from Mary Washington College this year, my grandson Jacob is a junior at Berklee School of Music in Boston, another granddaughter graduated from the University of Virginia, my grandson Tyler is a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. It is hard to believe that I am only class of ’49, hahaha. Love you all - Virginia is for lovers!”  Shirley Duke San Martin ’49 writes, “We have been blessed with our first great grandchild.

I am still working part-time.

The memories of Thayer are precious.”  Elenore Reill Selin ’49 writes, “In February I spent a week in Yellowstone National Park with a group of eight plus

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a naturalist. The winter landscape was majestic and emphasized the beauty of geysers, hot springs, and frozen waterfalls. We saw many animals in their protected habitat and learned much about this giant caldera.”  David Lee Turner ’49 writes, “What a quickly moving 62 years after Thayer, and the pace does not slow down. Keep busy and working on your plan and the best years of your life surely will expand. Love to all 49ers.”  Margaret Campbell Vasington ’49 writes, “Approaching my 80th Birthday encourages a life assessment.

I feel blessed with my family, friends, and work. Always Thayer shines in its contribution to the fullness of that assessment: its vision, its facility, and its students. It changed the course of my life in splendid ways. Any of my classmates driving Interstate 84 towards Hartford are invited to stop in Stafford Springs for tea and scones! Two miles off the highway!”

CLASS OF 1950 ------------------------------------- Virginia Orrall Albert ’50 writes, “Biggest news is my move in March from VA to TX. Enjoyed a trip to CA after Christmas with youngest daughter Abby Keister.”  Charles Deacon ’50 writes, “Married Deborah Dickinson on August 21, 2010, and have moved to Amherst NY and am Priest Associate at St. Johns Grace Episcopal Church in Buffalo, NY.”

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 Nancy Edmonds Ferranti ’50 writes, “Still loving Arizona (except the politics!).

Hope to go East this summer to get a Cape Cod fix. Have been in touch with Harriet Minchin Esposito ’50 and Janet Hansen Currier ’50.”  Janet Field Kyne ’50 writes, “It’s a pleasure to live in a vital retirement community that provides continuing care.

The secret is to apply while you are still healthy and can enjoy the huge variety of activities and trips offered. I serve on the welcoming committee, the interior design committee and chair our building’s New Year’s Eve presentation to the whole community.”  Robert Mower ’50 writes, “A belated memorial tribute to a mentor, coach, and teacher, Walter Deane ’40 whom all classmates will agree was an inspiration to those who knew him as part of the Thayer family.”

CLASS OF 1951 ------------------------------------- Jerry Sheehy ’51 writes, “I am still working every day, keeps me going. My son Jeremiah ’82 passed away three years ago, he was captain of Thayer Football.”  Natalie Settimelli Small ’51 writes, “Just returned from visiting our son and family who are living in India for 2 years.

Seeing India’s hunger for good education reminds me of the educational boost I received at Thayer.”  Ann Lincoln Wilson ’51 writes, “Wonderful 60th reunion in May. So good to see everyone again and we all looked great!”

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CLASS OF 1952 ------------------------------------- James A. Bennett ’52 writes, “Married 55 years; 3 children and 9 grandchildren.

Career 41 years with same employer! Lived in Philadelphia area since ’52 but I have been fortunate to keep up with Lee Merrill, Lyn and Harry Wey, Bob and Cynthia Browne, Lynne Browne Shira and Madeline Browne Tierney over the years.

Maybe we can do the 60th!”  Naomi Stone Cohen ’52 writes “Saul and I are still working at our respective jobs, he as president of Hammond Residential Real Estate, and I as a Technical Associate in the lab of Prof. Harvey Lodish at the Whitehead Institute in Cambridge. I have reduced my work schedule to 3 days/wk., doing lab management. Gave up bench work reluctantly, but just ran out of steam for nights and week-ends in the lab! We enjoy a country house in the Berkshires, where we can relax and enjoy lovely surroundings, good friends, children and grandchildren, and if we choose, good music, theater, sightseeing, etc. Most recent travel experience was a lovely week in Paris last fall, joined by our younger son who pursues an acting career in NY. We got together with friends, toured around and savored the many joys Paris offers.”  Jane Haynes DuPlessis ’52 writes, “Just became a great grandma! Alex in Phoenix and Sierra in Calgary, Alberta Canada.”  John Golden ’52 writes, “Sorry to miss reunion this year, wedding conflict. I am working on 4th startup company, a little

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scary in these political times. If anybody gets down Georgia way, give me a call at 404-731-9878.”  Claire Dick Richardson ’52 writes, “I was fortunate to be on a Tennis Friendship Cup Team in Austria in June for 11 days playing on an international team and also participating in the European Super Seniors!

Husband Gordy joined me and we spent an additional week in Croatia.”  Arthur Wills ’52 writes that the “Art show at Thayer in October 2011 was a treat for me.

Since retiring from medicine at Tufts Medical Center, my wife Hannah and I have expanded the Wills Collection to include Allison Robinson Books - an online and rare medical and ornithology shop. We travel extensively and I still have a conservatory of land on Harper Island, Maine and in Marshfield, MA. Thayer is how I met my wife. I returned to my 45th Thayer Reunion alone. My junior prom date, Lyn Wey said she had someone for me to meet. She invited us both on a double date and the rest is history!”  Terrance Currier ’52 writes, “I remain in a semi-retired state, accepting the occasional job. The run of ’Follies’ at the Kennedy Center was a huge success and has moved on to Broadway for a limited run. I was unable to do the Broadway transfer due to Janet’s ’50 precarious health. She recently fell on the front steps and fractured her hip. Five days later on her first day in rehab, she fell and fractured her wrist. So I have to stay pretty close to home.

Nonetheless, I’ve managed to snag a small role on the new HBO series ’VEEP’ starring Julia

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Louis-Dreyfus and launched my own solo show, ’Tumble Down Dreams’ in a small cabaret space near home.”

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 William Fibkins ’53 writes, “New website is williamfibkins. com. New book out in January 2012 ’Stopping Brain Drain of Veteran Teachers’ and also, a new book in March 2012 ’Angel Teachers: Educators Who Care about Kids.’”  Betty Gould Koiners ’53 writes, “I was saddened by the passing of John Brewer ’53, a faithful Thayer alumnus. I will miss him at reunion next year.”  Sally Ann Jones Sargent ’53 writes, “I am a grandmother.

Matilda Sargent was born in May to Alex and Katy Sargent.”

CLASS OF 1954 ------------------------------------- John Arapoff ’54 writes, “I am presently restoring a number of historical pieces for the Hingham Car Hall in honor of the anniversary of the Civil War.”  Sandy MacDonald Ingmanson ’54 writes, “Here I am...still in Westford, MA, nearly 50 years! Still making, selling and teaching dollhouse miniatures - only now doing 1/4” to 1’ so things are getting smaller and smaller, thank goodness for good eyesight (I take my glasses off).

Missed an ice cream date with Bob Bryant because I was out line dancing, which I do nearly every day. Recently celebrated my 75th birthday with a surprise party - trolley from Hingham to Hull, picnic at Ft. Revere, and

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then ice cream and cake and a ride on the merry-g-round at Nantasket Beach. Even Richard Bridges ’48 came down from Maine to celebrate with me. Such fun!!! Miss Walter Deane’s visits for coffee and ’rememberings.’”  Robert Jacobson ’54 writes, “Retired USAF Navigator LT/COL for 28 years. Retired from IBM. Currently 20 year lobsterman and school bus driver.”  Richard “Moon” Manosky ’54 writes, “Still going strong - grandkids are all doing well.”  Walter Packard ’54 writes, “We have three grandchildren at Thayer – all very happy. Charles Packard ’12, Sidney Packard ’14, and Genevieve Packard ’15.”

CLASS OF 1955 ------------------------------------- Gail M. Barton ’55 writes, “I’ve retired as of this year from psychiatry and I am enjoying full time art: painting, classes, gallery shows, selling, and making new friends who are artists.”

 Charles Castleman ’57 writes, “Over the summer I preformed and taught in Beijing, Seoul; Sitka, Alaska; Boulder, CO; and Fredonia, NY.”  Deborah Pavan Langston ’57 writes, “Approaching 72 and do not have the wits to retire. Full professor at Harvard Medical School and Surgeon in Ophthalmology at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary for 45 years now - two grandchildren and another to go. This was my 50th Harvard Reunion year which I celebrated with David Shapiro, Charlie Castleman and 800+ other classmates. David has retired from law but keeps his wits sharp with multiple courses at Harvard. Charlie is still Professor at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester.”  Evelyn Kramer Michon ’57 writes, “Intending to move from Cape Cod to California in 2012 for the next part of our lives to live near children and grandchildren.”

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 Anne McCusker Peirce ’55 writes, “Had our annual luncheon with Ginny Keith while she was visiting. Judy Scott, Dottie Connell, Judy Tower, Ginny and Anne in attendance.

Gathered this year in Sandwich.

Good fun as usual!”

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 Gordon Thayer ’58 writes, “Have kept up with Dick Benson ’58 and Bruce Elder ’58 on a regular basis. We, the three musketeers of Thayer, still live and enjoy life.”

CLASS OF 1959 ------------------------------------- Ann Driscoll Beaumont ’59 writes, “Starting in July 2012, Dick and I will be spending summers in Quincy and then returning to California in September.”

 Joyce DiBona ’59 writes, “Finally retired and now revived!

Improved my golf game and enjoying more art classes and involved in Walk Boston, pedestrian advocacy group. Had a great family reunion of 16 last summer which was lots of fun!”  Margaret Porteus Heuss ’59 writes “Living on the Cape, attending ALL (Adult Life Long Learning) at Cape Cod College, volunteering as a parish nurse, boating, and swimming.

Enjoying each day!”  Roslyn Ossen Loiter ’59 writes, “I see Mary Burke Terpak ’59 and her husband Mike, she lives in Virginia with her horses - lovely old house. I also see Joyce DiBona ’59, Sally Donner ’59, and Linda Claff Bailit ’59. Mary Terpak and I visited Barbara Goldson ’59 in St. Louis in May.”  Ann Misner Sargent Powell ’59 writes, “I was remarried on Valentine’s Day 2010 to Richard Powell. This dyed-in-the-wool Yankee married a Southerner from Tennessee in a happy union! My son Rick was married September 4, 2011 at Tahoe California, daughter Louisa was a bridesmaid, grandson Will was born on Halloween 2010.”  Charles Pratt writes ’59, “Working as a lawyer in San Diego. Heading out now for a diving trip to Sulawesi (Indonesia).”  Susan Rose Spurling ’59 writes, “Oldest granddaughter, Noelle, was married on 9/25/11, beautiful wedding! We will have 2 more grandchildren this year!

The twins are having their first baby, one a boy and one a girl!

We are delighted!”

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CLASS OF 1960 ------------------------------------- Allen Sullivan ’60 writes, “Enjoying being a grandparent - our second grandson was born in January. I am still working as an auditor.”

CLASS OF 1961 ------------------------------------- Jean Goldstein Wells ’61 writes, “Lee and Teri Marden visited us on their way south. We had a wonderful quiet weekend catching up and reminiscing about Thayer and all our friends.”  Dave White ’61 writes, “My son, David J. White, just received his degrees in Accounting and Information Systems from Georgia State University. Jeff graduated cum laude, and will begin work on his CPA next spring. Jeff is also a captain in the Georgia Army National Guard.

We are very proud of Jeff and his accomplishments.”

CLASS OF 1962 ------------------------------------- Susan Fuller Alamgir ’62 writes, “Fond memories of playing varsity field hockey in the fall. [Thayer] provided me with a strong, competitive and varied preparation for college. Continue to enjoy living and teaching in Rome. After 25 years of teaching I have been nominated by the Chair and the members of the John Cabot University Department of Business Administration to receive the title of Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at the 2012 Commencement Ceremonies.

Sorry that I missed my 50th reunion.”  Susan Jardine Cartledge ’62 writes, “Thom and I love to travel. In the fall we have taken

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hiking trips in Europe, and vacations in the Caribbean in the winter. Our 50th Reunion was beyond expectations. It was wonderful to catch up with everyone, especially those who had made their first trip back in 50 years!”  Nancy Thomas Edwards ’62 writes, “Looking forward to our 50th reunion. It will be my first trip back to Massachusetts since our 45th Reunion! I’m still at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ enjoying the interaction with the animals and having the opportunity to dispel the many myths folks have regarding stingrays and sharks, as well as sea stars and horseshoe crabs to name a few.”  Mitchell H. Goldman ’62 writes, “I am very grateful for influences which I came to recognize after leaving Thayer.

Peter Benelli’s demanding that I self-examine, reflect, and ask more of myself. Bill Scoble’s sense of the irreverent. Vince Bronson’s insistence on accuracy and detail, and the humanism of Louise Saul. I hope that I have treated their gifts well for while I am not where I meant to be, I am sure that I am where I am meant to be.”  Helen Goodkind Goldschmidt ’62 writes, “Mark and I are both retired.

We enjoy traveling and bridge and spending time with friends and family. We have 4 children (two boys and two girls), who live with their children in DC, Dallas, Atlanta and Phoenix. We currently have seven grandchildren and 2 dogs, numerous granddogs and grandcats, plus other animals.”

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 Rona Wassersug Goodman ’62 writes, “Climbed Mt. St. Helens with husband and sons, Sept. 2011. Thayer taught me to read and write. It also gave me an appreciation of science, math and history. Peter Benelli had us analyze and write condolence letters - sadly very useful at this time in life.”  Joan Sears Porta ’62 writes, “I was so sorry to miss our 50th - May is just a very busy time in the hospitality business here in Maine. Maybe one of these days we’ll retire and maybe make the 55th. If anyone is touring around Maine, stop by one of the places we manage - Migis Lodge, Black Point Inn, and Inn at Ocean’s Edge. Hopefully I will be there to say hi. Best wishes to the class of ’62 - a great one!”  Newton C. Schoenly, Jr. ’62 writes, “Son Conant will graduate from Cornell in 2012. Son Emery will graduate from Yale in 2014. Married to a wonderful wife Barbara for 26 years...one of my best decisions.”  Frank Tenore ’62 writes, “While always close, our 50th reunion led to virtual daily communication. I propose a new creed for the class of ’62: Thayer, Thayer Forever and Forever!”  Jonathan Verdun ’62 writes, “Celebrating thee life events in 2012: daughter Caylee’s wedding, 30th wedding anniversary with wife Mary, and 50th Thayer Reunion.”

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 Robert Benson ’63 writes, “Retired at the end of 2011 and have moved to Carolina Preserve in Cary, NC to be closer to family. I will spend the summer months on Cape Cod in Pocasset and on Martha’s Vineyard.”  David Butterworth ’63 writes, “We have the best of all worlds. Our health, two grandchildren, summers in Maine and winter in Hilton Head Island, SC.”  Jane Howard Martinet ’63 writes, “After 35 years with American Airlines, I am retired.

Love to be home in Vermont with my great husband. We love to travel, especially to sea and sun destinations. Looking forward to our 50th reunion and seeing old friends.”  Gayle Hickey Silver ’63 writes, “With five grandchildren and one on the way, our family is growing! Rich and I are playing lots of tennis and loving it. At a 3.0 level I have made it to the States and Sectionals! Rich, at a 4.0 level, made it to Nationals!

Life is good here on Daufuskie Island, S.C.”

CLASS OF 1964 ------------------------------------- Gary Hirshberg ’64 writes, “After 17 years as Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, I stepped down to devote more time to medical school admissions (particularly diversity admissions recruiting) and to the planning / leadership of our local St. Louis Shriners Hospital for Children. Married for 35 years

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to Mimi, 3 children all presently in the Midwest. I am planning for retirement in 2-3 years, and looking forward to our 50th!!”

CLASS OF 1965 ------------------------------------- Jeff Burnett ’65 writes, “Not a cancer survivor yet, but working at it! Managing it as a chronic illness, better than the alternative. Life is good. Thinking fondly of classmates who’ve gone before and those on this path.”  Robert Cappiello ’65 writes, “Can’t believe I just went on Medicare! With that out of the way, heading to Spain in March, then Italy where my oldest daughter is going to make me a grandfather.”  Margaret Sargent Stone ’65 writes, “I have finally retired from teaching, twenty of which years were spent at Cotting School in Lexington, MA where I developed and supervised their off-campus vocational program for special needs students. It is wonderful being home! More time to spend with twin boy and girl grandchildren who are now seven and another eleven year old grandson! My husband, Charlie, and I just celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary. We met when the Bowdoin Glee Club came to sing at Thayer in 1965!

Best to all my classmates!”

CLASS OF 1966 ------------------------------------- Kristen Herzog ’66 writes, “I had a great year! I won first prize in the Georgia Watercolor Society National Show. And then I was accepted for two artist residences – one in Southwestern France for a month and one outside Barcelona for a month.

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painting done! It was great to see everyone at reunion.”  Deborah Caldwell McNeil ’66 writes, “I am thoroughly enjoying retirement and finally made it to Italy.

Most of my other travel is family and Thayer related. I’m still waiting for visitors here in San Diego. Volunteer work, friends, and book club keep me busy.

Sometimes I just like sitting around doing nothing! Keep in touch. “  Robert Nye writes ’66, “One year of retirement and I am enjoying every minute of it.

Finally have time to do things that are important. My best to everyone.”

CLASS OF 1967 ------------------------------------- Debra Rubin Berger ’67 writes, “Last year, I launched a startup TheAcademicSupportLink.com check out my blog or tweet me on editsupportlink. I write and edit content for education websites, write social media ’feeds’, and edit college application essays.

On a personal note, my son Andrew, 31, got engaged to a terrific girl, Jackie, and will be getting married this summer very excited. My son, Jeffrey, is President of Digital Media for Universum, a Swedish company.

Michael (who sells residential real estate in Boston) and I still live in Newton.”  Anthea Hemery Bruffee ’67 writes, “I’m sorry I couldn’t make the reunion, I hope to see everyone at our 50th! My youngest son graduated from college on reunion weekend.”

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 Christopher Tingus ’68 writes, “Shout out to my esteemed Class of ’68 classmates.

Engaged in carbon nano tube and graphene technology sector - also focus in energy sector and specifically coal and iron ore sourcing for export to China and India. Continue to support the work at www.bluehill.org.

Looking forward to our 50th! “

 Stephanie R. Beach ’73 writes, “Hey, where was the class of 73 at the annual fall golf tourney? Well I was there and did my best to uphold the high standards of ’73 by shooting an 89 with the super help of Allie and Rob. This was a fun time meeting others from classes of ’66 to ’99. Don’t miss out next year and yes, I challenge all my football team buddies to out drive me. Hope to see you all next event.”

CLASS OF 1970 ------------------------------------- Susan Earle ’70 writes, “Still working at Partners Healthcare Services in Wellesley through the Eliassen Group. I am learning a lot and helping to develop electronic health record technology.”

CLASS OF 1972 ------------------------------------- Kathryn Claff Knudsen ’72 writes, “I still appreciate the education I received at Thayer whenever I need to use my writing skills. I’m still the Director of an Early Learning program. Sons Levi and Kevin are happily married and daughter Meghan will be, on April 28. I’m looking forward to spoiling a few grandchildren.”  Marilynn Handy McGeoch ’72 writes, “Hello from New Jersey. My husband (Scott) and I are still living and working here in Mullica Hill, NJ. Our oldest daughter Leslie is getting married in May of this year. We are all very excited. Our daughter, Ellen a recent grad of University of Maryland is job hunting. The economy has been tough all over the country.”

 Sandra Colman ’73 writes, “Hi Everyone - As time goes by my memories of Thayer remain vivid which is why I enjoy talking to classmates from time to time.

Thank you to all who generously participated in the Annual Fund.

Hope to see many at our next reunion in 2013 - 40 years!”  Lee Oliphant ’73 writes, “Enjoying going back to Thayer as our youngest is now a freshman, Colin Oliphant ’15.”

CLASS OF 1975 ------------------------------------- Eric Goldman ’75 writes, “My oldest, William, graduated from Norwich University summa cum laude and is seeking a military commission. Dan is a junior at Connecticut and Leigh is a senior in high school. “

CLASS OF 1976 ------------------------------------- Jack DiRico ’76 writes, “Hello all. Our two sons, Jack ’16 and Matthew ’18, had a fabulous year in the Middle School. Jack started in the Upper School this fall. Our family had a wonderful trip to Australia last summer with

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the Middle School. My wife, Krista, was the chair for the very successful 2012 Spring Auction.”

CLASS OF 1977 ------------------------------------- Brad White ’77 writes, “As we round the back nine of life, hope to see most of the class of ’77 at the May 2012 reunion for our 35th--Yikes...I will bring my warnings...try to find yours too-they are pretty hilarious as Brian, TP and I had a ’warning party’ with our wives about 15 years ago.”

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 Robert D. Damigella ’78 writes, “I have wonderful memories of my time at Thayer especially my friends, fellow students and faculty. Thayer pointed me in the right direction academically as well as socially and was truly impactful on my future. I hope supporting Thayer will help today’s students have a similar positive experience.”

CLASS OF 1979 ------------------------------------- Steve Cavanagh ’79 writes, “How time flies. Son Jason is finishing his sophomore year at St. Mark’s, and daughter Amy is a freshman at Westford Academy.”

CLASS OF 1980 ------------------------------------- Bob Welsh ’80 writes, “We are still living in Rogers, Arkansas. I am with Walmart Stores, Inc where I am Director, Supply Chain Innovations. It’s hard to believe our oldest son

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Harry is a sophomore in College.

He goes to the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN where he is playing basketball. Our daughter Andrea is a junior in High School. She is playing tennis and is looking to attend college in the Boston area.

CLASS OF 1981 ------------------------------------- Denise George Beaudoin ’81 writes, “Wishing all my Thayer friends a happy and health 2012. Tom and I are adjusting to our eldest son being away studying at Williams College. Amanda and Teddy are keeping us busy.”

CLASS OF 1982 ------------------------------------- Catherine McLoud ’82 writes, “In August 2010 I retired from the Air Force after 22 and a half years of service. I was privileged to serve all of the US and the world including Germany, Japan, Croatia, Afghanistan and two tours of duty at the Pentagon.

I recently finished my course work for my PhD in Public Policy and Administration and have just started working on my Dissertation. I hope to find a teaching position when I get my degree. Thanks to the wonders of online education I am able to live in a beautiful and remote lobster fishing village on the coast of Maine.”

CLASS OF 1987 ------------------------------------- Douglas Neu ’87 writes, “In case I somehow missed emailing you, Julie Brown Neu and I are pleased to announce the arrival of Caroline Hope Neu at 7:16 am on Saturday, May 12th in Boston. Caroline was

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Everyone is doing well, and we expect Caroline to be pitching for the Red Sox in 2034 (after college).”

CLASS OF 1991 ------------------------------------- Jonathan Stanney ’91 writes that he had a baby girl, Vivian, born on 12/13/11.

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 Sean D. Merrick ’93 and Alissa Karlsberg ’97 were married in August 2012. After Thayer Alissa graduated from Simmons College in 2001. She is a senior relationship manager at Charles Schwab Institutional Sales. Sean is a 1997 graduate of St. Lawrence University and is a project manager for Johnson Controls.

CLASS OF 1994 ------------------------------------- Steven Logan ’94 writes, “I am currently a Captain at Express Jet flying out of Dulles in Washington DC. Please let my old friends at Thayer know that I hope to be at a reunion soon!”

CLASS OF 1995 ------------------------------------- Jeff Gulko ’95 writes, “Hey everyone, Hope you all are well.

Lots going on for me and lots of changes has come with that.

After sixteen years I have finally said goodbye to politics....for now. In fact this is the first time I have not been a member of a Presidential Campaign staff since 1996 when Bill Clinton was up for re-election. So what does a former White House Staffer and

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former CIA Intelligence Officer do in his later years...or should I say at age 35. I actually wear two different hats currently. By day, I am Director of Public Relations for a $1 Billion dollar foreign venture capital firm.

When not trying to convince the media as to why they should listen to what I have to say, I am managing a 17-year old female pop recording artist from New Bedford named Simone Cardoso.

I have known Simone since she was a member of an all-female group I managed called The Varsity Girls. Now we are on TLC’s new show called “Bling It On”. It is a spinoff of ’My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding’ and hosted by Massachusetts native Sondra Celli. We will see where it all takes us. Life definitely is filled with twists and turns and it sure has been an amazing ride. “

CLASS OF 1996 ------------------------------------- Congratulations to Mike Mottau ’96 who was a Boston Bruin in the 2012 season! Mottau is a defenseman who previously played for the Islanders. In his career to date, he has played 307 games, scored seven goals and added 51 assists as an Islander and a Devil.

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 Nancy Smyth Ruggeri ’97 writes, “We welcomed our 4th child, Lucas Peter Ruggeri on Monday, Sept. 19th. He joined his 3 older sisters, Olivia (5) Ella (3) and Alexandra (17 months)!”

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 Congratulations to Nicholas Carriere ’98 who starred in the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s Coriolanus in Boston this summer.

CLASS OF 1999 ------------------------------------- Jennifer Smith Last ’99 writes, “The past year has been very busy for the Last family. I have recently graduated from UMASS Boston in December of 2010 with a Master Degree in Secondary Education and continue teaching Biology at Scituate High School where I am also the Varsity Lacrosse coach for the past 6 years. My husband and I are happy to announce the birth of our daughter Mary Margaret Last who was born on September 28, 2011. We could not be happier.”  James O’Toole and his wife Sara have been working at the Oberoi International School in Mumbai, India since August.

Jamey teaches PE for the “Early Years” division and Sara teaches Drama in the Secondary School.

They were previously employed at Newton Montessori School, and send warm wishes to the Thayer community from 7,000 miles away and happily invite all to view their blog (www. backbaytobombay.tumblr.com) and join in the adventure!

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CLASS OF 2000 ------------------------------------- Jonathan Witt ’00 and Amy Derrow, both of Orlando, were married in November 2011 at the Omni Resort at Championsgate, in Orlando, FL. Jonathan is an Assistant State Attorney in Orlando, and Amy is a dermatologist practicing in Maitland.

CLASS OF 2001 ------------------------------------- Laura Alyse Mangurian ’01 married Captain Daniel Wells, United States Army. Laura received her bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2005.

She is employed as the Director of Marketing at Madden Real Estate in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Daniel graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2005 with a degree in Military History and Science. He currently serves as a Captain and the Rear Detachment Commander at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The couple was married on October 9, 2011 at the Church of the Resurrection in Hingham. A reception was held at Altantica on Cohasset Harbor. Jessica Courtney ’01 of Boston was the maid of honor.  Meredith O’Brien Tierney ’01 (pictured above right) married Ryan John Tierney September 8, 2012 at Wentworth by the Sea Country Club in Rye, New Hampshire.

Currently Meredith is employed as the Assistant Director of Communications at the Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA.

Presently Ryan is an Account Executive at Johnson O’Hare in Billerica, MA. Ryan and Meredith currently live in Newburyport, MA.

CLASS OF 2002 ------------------------------------- Lauren Blake ’02 married Robert Mahoney in Boston September 29, 2012. They met and currently reside in New York City. Lauren works for Katz Radio Group in New York City, where she is a senior account executive. Robert also works at Katz Radio Group as a vice president of sales.

 Kelly Lyons Moss ’02 writes, “First son, Lincoln Moss, born July 19th, 2010!”

 Logan V. Ramseyer ’02 married Lucy Fitzpatrick Ramseyer ’04 on August 12, 2011.

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 Paul J. Juster ’03 married Stephanie Chaissan on August 5, 2012 in Arlington, Va. Stephanie is employed by Siegried, Rivera, Lerner, De La Torre & Sobel in Coral Gables, Fla. Paul works for the legal division of the Social Security Administration in Arlington, Va.  Congratulations to Navid Shams ’03 (pictured to the right) On March 19th 2012, The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced that Navid Shams was awarded the Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship in Public Health to research acute lung injury management in the intensive care units of Lima, Peru. Currently, Navid is a 4th year medical student at New York Medical College (NYMC).

He earned a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, with a minor in Creative Writing, from Carnegie Mellon University. He then went on to complete his Masters in Public Health, with concentrations in Epidemiology

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and International Health, at Boston University. Navid has been involved in a number of research and analytical projects in the US, Bolivia, and Peru and the result of his work has been published in journals, such as Emerging Infectious Diseases, a CDC publication. He has also served as Editor in Chief of Quill & Scope, NYMC’s student medical journal. Navid has been an active volunteer for a number of causes and communities, such as: Global Links and Salvation Army’s Treasures for Children (while at Carnegie Mellon University), Children’s Hospital Boston (while at Boston University), and the student-run medical clinic in Spanish Harlem (while at New York Medical College).

into my professional career. Every time I drive by that campus, I am overcome with warm memories and reminded of how lucky I was to be a part of such a community.

I am looking forward to seeing the new athletic field house being added to an already beautiful campus (hopefully in the near future).”  Michelle M. Mani ’05 spent the last year in Madrid, Spain.

CLASS OF 2007 ------------------------------------- Kelley Goodman ’07 writes, “I graduated from Lafayette College with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and English. I recently moved out the beautiful mountains of Colorado to work as a biomedical engineer in Boulder. My sister, Kristen ’11, is a freshman at Lehigh who absolutely loves college and is thinking of pursuing a degree in business.”  Kelly Murphy ’07 writes, “I am currently completing my Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine.”

CLASS OF 2005 ------------------------------------- Alexandra Black ’05 is engaged to Jason Mark Chitwood. A June 22 wedding is planned at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Sandwich.

After Thayer, Alexandra graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University.

Her fiancé graduated from Bowser High School and Ohio Wesleyan University. The couple will reside in Dublin, Ohio.  Ryan Joyce ’05 writes, “Thayer Academy provided me with the academic foundation I needed going into college and

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M.S. (courtesy of the company).

This program will allow me to hone my leadership abilities so that I can become a manager after the three-year program is over.”

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 Kara Duval ’10 is entering her junior year at Texas Christian University as a Ballet major and business minor on LA Norden Find Arts Scholarship. She is active in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She spent this past summer working at Ballet Austin in Austin, TX.

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 Ayla Rosen ’08 writes, “I just graduated a semester early from Marist College in New York with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. I am now working for a media startup in Boston (Streetwise Media currently owns Bostinno.com) as a business operations analyst.”

CLASS OF 2009 ------------------------------------- Elizabeth Clayton ’09 passed along a photo of four Thayer grads at Dartmouth: Kelsey Johnson ’09, Jim Bennett ’52, Lindsay Allard ’10, and Ellie Clayton ’09.

 Matthew Unger ’07 writes, “I currently run and operate a 5 year startup business specializing in high purity water treatment services.”  Christopher H. Wozny ’07 writes, “I graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. after having double majored in Computer Engineering and Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. I started work in June 2012 with BAE Systems in Nashua, NH and work as a software engineer in addition to being a part of the engineering leadership development program.

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The girls were playing in the Ivy Tournament (which they won!)

In May 2012.

 Emmy Giarrusso ’10 is studying vocal performance and music business at Berklee College of Music in Boston. She has agreed to come back to Thayer for a guest performance shortly.  Salvatore Tecci ’10 has been playing Junior Hockey since graduating. He recently started at Worcester State University.

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The architecture program is tough, but I am enjoying the challenge.

I hope all my classmates are enjoying school as much as I am.”  Vanessa Kelly ’11 writes, “I am a freshman at Curry College. My sister Amanda ’04 is currently engaged. She will be getting married in November 2012. Jordan ’08 is a junior at Gordon College, playing basketball. Tiffany ’05 is finishing chiropractic school in Florida and will be back in Boston in June with her husband. Overall, our family is doing great!”

CLASS OF 2010 ------------------------------------- Grace Curley ’10 is a sophomore at Providence College working part-time at Rex Capital and is a Theatre Arts major with an upcoming part of ’Maria’ in ’Lend me a Tenor.’”

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Thayer William Elliott, former teacher, coach, and the sixth headmaster (1991-1995) of Thayer Academy, passed away February 3, 2012 after a three-year battle with melanoma.

He was 68 years old and is survived by his companion, Stephanie Reid, his daughter Julia, and other family members. Bill devoted his life to teaching at the secondary school level. A Braintree native and 1961 graduate of Braintree High School, Bill went on to graduate from Amherst College in 1965 and Fordham University Law School in 1973.

His long teaching career began at the Loomis-Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut where he taught biochemistry, chemistry, biology and physics. While there he also coached lacrosse, basketball and club football. From Loomis, he moved to New York City where he taught and coached at the Friends Seminary from 1968 to 1974.

He then returned to Braintree and taught science and math at Thayer Academy until 1986. While at Thayer, he also he coached varsity basketball, an activity that culminated in Thayer’s first New England Class C Division Championship in 1978. While at Thayer, Bill was also very proud of his involvement in the metro program, befriending and mentoring scholarship students from the inner city. Throughout his life as an educator - headmaster, teacher, coach, father and friend - Bill considered education as a lifelong process and sought to incorporate the spirit of cooperation, friendliness and collegiality for one another into his daily activities.

In 1986 Bill moved his family to Encinitas, California and founded the Success in Learning Center. He taught learning enhancement, learning disability correction, tutoring, and college and career counseling, and ultimately became head of the upper school and college counselor of the Francis W. Parker School in San Diego.

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In Memoriam When he was offered the job as the sixth headmaster of Thayer Academy in 1991, Bill was very eager to return to Braintree and the school environment he loved. As Headmaster, Bill displayed his strong concern for the personal and moral development of young people and sought to balance the educational value of athletics, arts and extracurricular activities. Upon his retirement in 1995, Bill moved to Monticello, Kentucky to pursue his many interests. These included hiking, gardening, horseracing, woodworking and bluegrass music.

He returned to Concord, MA in 2002.

He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.

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Thayer Dorothy Powers Collins ’26, the Academy’s oldest living alumna, passed away February 17, 2012 at the age of 104. She was the widow of Walter Collins and was predeceased by son Stewart and sister LaVerne Ferris ’28. She is survived by son David ’60 and daughter Melinda Hayes, and their families.

Martha Whitcomb Strom ’34, died May 20, 2012 at the age of 96. After Thayer, Martha attended Pine Manor Junior College, where she served as class president both years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She is survived by her daughter Deborah Knight and her family, in addition to many family members.

Carl F. Spang ’35 of Wellesley, MA, and Durham, NH, passed away on March 1, 2012. After Thayer, Carl went on to Cornell University where he excelled in football and other academic pursuits and was named one of 1939’s All-America Athletes of the Year by the Associated Press. He served as a Navy pilot in WWII, and then returned to Needham, MA, to help run the family business - Needham Manufacturing - with his brother William Spang ’34. He was predeceased by his spouse of many years, the former Ruth Patterson and his brother Robert Spang ’36 passed just seven months earlier. He is survived by his two children and many friends and family, including Thayer siblings, Anna Spang Peck ’32, William Spang ’34, Barbara Spang Lamothe ’43, and John Spang ’45.

Robert Spang ’36 of Exeter NH passed away on August 5, 2011. Bob Spang went to Williams and Harvard Law after Thayer He worked at Choate Hall Stewart, then Ropes and Grey, then joined Fiduciary Trust International. Bob and his late wife Marcia had six children.

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His brother Carl F. Spang ’35 passed away just seven months later. He is survived by many friends and family, including Thayer siblings, Anna Spang Peck ’32, William Spang ’34, Barbara Spang Lamothe ’43, and John Spang ’45.

Gertrude Mann “Trudy” Sinnott ’37, 92, died February 9, 2012, in Exeter, NH. After Thayer, Trudy graduated cum laude in geology from Radcliffe College ’41 and later, she, she earned a master’s degree from Rutgers University’68.

She married Allen Sinnott a month after Pearl Harbor. Her husband’s career with the U.S. Geological Survey took them to California, Virginia and New Jersey. Mrs. Sinnott was a reference librarian and she co-authored a 205-page bibliography about Mount St. Helens. She is survived by sons Roger and Warren, daughter Elizabeth SinnottArmstrong, and four grandchildren.

Margery “Peggy” Hillier Tonner ’37, 93, of Hanson, died peacefully on September 5, 2012, surrounded by her family.

She was the beloved wife of 67 years to the late Robert W. Tonner.

Born and raised in Braintree, Peg had lived there most of her life, moving to Hanson in 2006 after 81 years in the family home on Monatiquot Ave. After Thayer, Peg graduated from Bradford College, and taught at the Thayerlands pre-school and kindergarten for many years. She was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church where she served on the vestry. Peggy was an accomplished artist whose work can be seen in homes across the country. She treasured her family and her many friends. She was the mother of sons Robert ’65, James, and Bradford, and daughter Suzanne Tonner Okerfelt ’69. She is also survived by her sister Jeanne Hillier ’49 and was predeceased by her brothers.

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Charles J. Morris ’40, of Quincy, passed away September 9, 2012. A retired Major in the U.S. Army, Charles worked in the paper industry for 25 years and also served as a Holbrook Town Selectman for 13 years. He is survived by his wife Mary V. (Connolly) and their children and families.

John T. Crowell ’41, 90 of Plymouth, died on July 15, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth J. “Betty” (Coleman) Crowell and their daughter Betsy Worthley and her family. He is also survived by brother, Richard ’51 and sister, Marilyn Stewart. He was predeceased by brothers, Thomas ’49 and Morton. After Thayer, John graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1947. He was a registered Massachusetts Architectural and Structural Engineer and worked for Stone and Webster Engineering Corp. for 37 years.

John served in the US Navy during WWII earning the rank of Lieutenant serving in the Asia Pacific front.

James H. Clapp ’42 of Plymouth died peacefully on September 24, 2012 at the age of 88. Husband of the late Louise (Jannell), he is survived by sons, James ’68, Edward, Peter, Joseph, and Douglas; and daughter Susan Cecil. He also leaves his 9 grandchildren and his brother Charles R. Clapp ’44. He was predeceased by his brother Augustus ’49 and his parents Dorothy (Bower) ’17 and A. Warren Clapp ’15. After graduating from Thayer, he attended Harvard University and Brown University and served in the U.S. Navy as a flight instructor during WWII. James was an auto dealer for many years and served on the Board of Trustees at South Shore Hospital and the Board of Directors at South Weymouth Savings Bank.

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David L. Manter ’42, 88, died February 4, 2012, after a period of declining health.

After Thayer, he attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in mechanical engineering. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Thomas B. Manter ’50. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Melville) Manter and their son and daughter and their families.

He had lived in Canada since 1958.

Mary Elizabeth (Rivers) Bennett ’43, 85, of Rockport, passed away January 13, 2011. After graduating from Thayer, she worked at the Shawmut Bank in Boston until becoming a fulltime wife and mother and bookkeeper for her husband John’s marine welding business. She relished trips to the family camp in Madrid, Maine-despite the absence of running wateruntil declining health made travel impossible.

She is survived by John, her husband of 66 years; daughters Linda Berard and Alice Bennett; and many family members.

Jackie Dykeman Brown ’43, 86, a lifelong resident of Hingham, passed away on August 18, 2012. After graduating from Thayer and the Mass.

College of Pharmacy in Boston where she met her husband, the late Alfred W. Brown, Jackie and Al owned and operated Dykeman Pharmacy in Hingham Square. She actively supported her children’s’ activities and her house was always full of their friends. She leaves three daughters: Deborah B. Ricci, Elizabeth M. Brown and Jacqueline B. McCarthy, and their families.

Henry W. Grady ’44 died in New York City, November 16, 2011 at the age of 86.

A graduate of Thayer and Harvard College, he also served in World War II. He worked for many years as an investment adviser at U.S. Trust (1955-1985) and was

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chairman of Colonial Consulting Corp.

(1985-1995). He was also a retired director of Mitsubishi Trust and Banking Corp.

(U.S.A.). In addition to a long association with several charitable organizations in the city, he was a co-founder of the Bonnie Cashin Foundation, through which he was a strong supporter of international travel and study for Thayer Academy students.

Chester E. Claff Jr. ’45, 83, of Brockton, died February 2, 2012. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947 and earned a bachelor’s and a Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from M.I.T. He translated scientific documents from French and German into English, and was a longtime member of the American Chemical Society and American Translators Association. He loved computers, reading books, vegetable gardening, playing the piano, and was a former stamp collector.

Chester is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eleanor Davis Claff ’45, daughter Kathryn Claff Knudsen ’72 and son Roger Claff ’74 and their families.

Joan Wason Hall ’45, 85, of Bedford, NH, died August 5, 2012. After attending the Sargent School at Boston University and Bob Jones University, she earned a masters degree in special education from McMurray College. Joan taught in Central Illinois Public Schools for 40 years. She received the Southern Illinois University “Excellence in Teaching Award” as a junior high school science teacher. She was predeceased by husbands, Eero “Whitey” Ruuttila, and John Hall as well as her son, Erick Ruuttila, and brothers, Charles Wason ’43 and Robert Wason ’49. She is survived by her son Eero Ruuttila and daughter Kim Eck, and their families.

Jane Gay Neubauer ’45 died October 9, 2011.

She was a retired agent for the Providence Washington Insurance Company and a long time directress of

the Altar Guild of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. She was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of R.I. She is survived by her sister Brenda Neubauer Straus, and was predeceased by her brother Harold Neubauer ’45.

Richard P. Thompson ’45, of Westwood, died March 15th, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Anne (Reddy) Thompson and their children and grandchildren.

Freeman C. Chase ’46, age 84, of Scituate, formerly of Hingham, Nantucket and Cohasset, passed away August 5, 2012. Freeman was predeceased by his first wife Barbara (Rich) Chase and was the beloved husband of Lucretia (Campagno) Chase. He is also survived by his children and their families, and by his brother Dana Chase ’44. Mr. Chase was a sergeant in the U.S. Army and he was in the food brokerage business for 45 years as the owner of Chase, Kolbin, and Allen Co. Richard E. Benson ’47 of Richmond, RI, passed away on May 6, 2012. He was the husband of Suzanne E. Benson. After graduating from Thayer, Richard graduated from Babson College and was an Army Sergeant Veteran of the Korean War. Richard was a Marketing Executive at several major advertising agencies before starting his own agency, Benson Associates, Inc. in 1982.

He served in the East Greenwich and the Wakefield Rotary Clubs and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow in 2010. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children and their families.

Marjorie L. Saurman MacDonald ’47, of Waltham, died June 24, 2012 in Hollywood, Florida.

She was 83. She attended Boston University and the Massachusetts College of Art and took her

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Thayer first job at Harvard Medical School where she worked as a research assistant. In later years she worked with her husband at his Waltham dental practice. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bernard F. MacDonald and their children and grandchildren Joyce Payson Slavin Lenz ’48 died peacefully on April 26th, 2012. Joyce attended Colby –Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire, majoring in English and Art. She also attended Academy Modern in Boston where she trained professionally as a model. Joyce married Francis “Frank” Slavin from Stamford in 1954. Frank died in 1958 leaving Joyce with three young children and his business. Joyce became a licensed real estate and insurance broker and assumed and operated the Frank T. Slavin Agency for seven years. She remarried several years later to the late Frederick P. Lenz, Jr., who later served on the Board of Representatives in Stamford’s 1st District and became Mayor of Stamford from 1973-1975 when Joyce enjoyed her responsibilities as Stamford’s First Lady. Joyce is survived by her four children and their families.

E l i z a b e t h Co l l i n s Sullivan ’48 of Worcester and Harwich Port died February 18, 2012. She leaves her husband of 57 years, William F. Sullivan, and three children. She is also survived by brother, Philip Collins ’46 and Thayer relations Elizabeth Ruscitto Lizardo ’64, Peter Ruscitto ’66, Katherine Bachman Hanley ’88, and Elizabeth Lizardo ’03.

She also had seven brothers and sisters who predeceased her. She was an avid reader and very interested in the arts and travel.

Paul D. Anderson Jr.’51 of Plymouth, formerly of Randolph, passed away May 17, 2012, after a brief illness.

Paul grew up in Randolph and, after graduating from Thayer, attended the University of Maine before enlisting in the Air Force in 1953.

Appointed to the Randolph Fire Department

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in 1958, he rose to Captain, Training Officer, and Deputy Chief, before reluctantly retiring in 1994 after 36 years. Paul’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and grandchildren, especially traveling to hockey rinks, ball fields, and sporting events throughout New England. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie (Gillis), their four children, and five grandchildren.

Ann C. Beyer ’53 a longtime resident of Palo Alto, CA passed away January 21, 2012 after a long illness. She is survived by her life partner Millard J. Knepper, her former husband, Karl Beyer and their two children. A woman of diverse interests and talents, she was a graduate of Mount Holyoke College ’57 and Boston University School of Social Work ’60. Ann worked as a social worker for many years in Boston and San Jose CA before becoming an artist.

John Warren Brewer, Jr. ’53, 76, died June 19, 2011 in Rockledge, FL. After Thayer he attended the University of MassachusettsAmherst and served in the U.S. Army specializing in guided missiles.

After military service in Germany, where he made many friends, he came to FL in 1966 and was employed at Kennedy Space Center for 29 years. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Juanita; sister, Ann Brewer Toole ’54; sons Jay and Chris, daughters Kathryn and Elizabeth, and their families.

Paul Tempesta ’53, 77, of Cotuit, died June 1, 2012 at the McCarthy Care Center from complications of end stage Parkinson’s after nearly 40 years of living with the disease. He graduated from Brown University in 1957, where he played varsity baseball for four years. After Brown, Paul served in the United States Marine Corps and then started his work career at Scott Paper Co. He was regional sales manager and director of personnel at The Polaroid Corporation for a decade and then finished his business career as a principal and executive vice president of Food Automation-Service

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Techniques in Stratford, Connecticut. He leaves his devoted wife Maureen (Kerin), and five children and their families.

Elizabeth Munro Wa r r i n e r ’ 5 3 , 7 6 , died October 11, 2011.

After graduating from Thayer, Elizabeth went to the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School and worked for several years at Wayland, MA Public School as a secretary. Surviving are her husband, Walter “Bud” Warriner, and their children and grandchildren.

Dr. Jack Wolper ’54 of Scottsdale, Arizona and formerly of Quincy passed away on March 20, 2011 at age 74. He is survived by his wife Salpi Rowinsky Wolper, a stepson, and brother Howard.

Forrest J. McCarthy ’55, 75, of Ludlow, MA, passed away on August 1, 2012. A graduate of Middlebury College, he is survived by his wife Bonnie Laurie (Barnes) McCarthy and their children and stepchildren. He is also survived by his sister Maureen McCarthy Scalia ’56, and her husband Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and many other family members.

Deane Shafer Colby ’56 passed away on February 12, 2012. Deane was born on December 11, 1938 to George and Elizabeth Shafer and grew up on Cape Cod. After graduating from Thayer, she attended Randolph-Macon and graduated from Florida State University in 1960. She spent several years teaching in the Florida school system, and then moved to N.H. where she operated several businesses. She moved to Ft. Myers in 1985 and worked in the hospitality industry at several hotels and resorts until 2008. She was the devoted wife of 52 years to Robert Colby, who survives her. She is also survived by two sons, one granddaughter and one brother.

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M a u re e n D r i s co l l Gates ’56, 74, passed away in Magalia, CA. She is survived by 4 children and 8 grandchildren. Maureen fully enjoyed her years at Thayer and especially the many class reunions she attended.

and a master’s from Lesley University. Anita was a quality engineer, most recently with Terumo Medical Corporation in Ashland.

She held similar roles with Motorola and Data General during her career, which spanned more than 30 years. Anita is survived by a son and daughter, her mother, two sisters, and many family members.

Ronald F. Anderson ’57, 72, of Milford, NH and former longtime resident of Burlington, MA passed away August 11, 2012. A senior software engineer for many years, he had been employed by Raytheon Corporation. He is survived by his wife Jeanine T. (Peterson) Anderson and their children, as well as by brother, Robert and many other family members.

Philip P. Gacicia ’58 of Quincy passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at the age of 71. He was the owner of a general contracting business in Quincy for over 40 years and is survived by his wife Diane (Mackie) Gacicia and their children and grandchildren.

He is also survived by brother, Peter Gacicia ’66 and sister, Anne Marie Cavrich.

Paul F. Oldfield ’65 of Plymouth died peacefully at home June 11, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Susan L. (Nuckols) Oldfield. After graduating from Thayer, Paul earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University and served with the U.S. Army National Guard during Vietnam. He is the brother of Peter Oldfield and Jeffrey Oldfield. An accomplished golfer and hockey player in high school and college, Paul lettered in both sports in college. He played on the victorious Harvard team in the 1969 Beanpot Tournament. In that same year, he was the Massachusetts Amateur Golfer of the Year. Paul enjoyed a 40 year career in the trust and investment services business, including 25 years at State Street, he served in a number of roles beginning as a portfolio manager and retiring as the Chief Investment Officer for the Trust Division in Boston.

M i l to n A . G a i n o r ’58 died unexpectedly September 21, 2011 after a brief illness. After graduating from Thayer, Milton attended New England College of Pharmacy, leaving in his senior year to take over his family’s Carroll Cut Rate store in Quincy Square. Milton was predeceased by his son Robert and is survived by son Glenn, 3 grandchildren and brother, Louis ’65.

Marcia Anne Rizzotto ’65 of Scituate, a retired nurse of 42 years at Boston Medical Center, passed away October 11, 2011, at the age of 64. Marcia was a Major in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. She is survived by a stepdaughter Kristen Tammaro, her brother Paul Rizzotto and many family members. She is also survived by dear friend and guardian angel, Georgia Pasqualone; and many other close friends.

Anita Reese Cederholm ’61, 68, of Shrewsbury, MA died December 16, 2011, after a two-year struggle with cancer. She was valedictorian of her class at Thayer, received a bachelor of arts in psychology from Brown University,

Nancy Ve r n o n Schantz ’71, M.D., died September 9, 2012 after a long illness. After Thayer, Nancy went on to Johns Hopkins University, graduating in 1975, in the first female class in the history of that college. She earned a

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master’s degree in the neural sciences from the University of Texas, Houston, prior to attending medical school from 1978 to 1983.

She studied medicine both at Georgetown University and University of Texas, Houston, where she obtained her M.D. degree in 1983.

During her medical school education at Georgetown, she met and married Stimson P. Schantz M.D., currently a head and neck surgeon in New York City. Following medical school, Nancy completed a family practice residency at the University of Texas. She is survived by her husband, Stimson P. Schantz M.D.; a brother, Myles K. Vernon Jr. ’74; two sisters, Heidi Vernon Parent and Holly Vernon; and nephews, Myles and Douglas Vernon.

John F. Feeney ’74 of Whitman, formerly of Braintree and Abington, died peacefully in the presence of his family January 17, 2012 at the age of 55. After Thayer, John graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology and Nazarene College. He worked as an engineer for many years at Braintree Power & Light in Braintree. He is survived by his father, daughter, Joanne M. Taylor, and many other family members.

Peter D. Tatro ’77, 53, of Falmouth, MA, a former resident of Osterville, MA, died July 7, 2012 after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Rosanne (Amaru) Tatro and stepfather of Lillian Kazanis, with whom he shared a deep bond. Peter was a union carpenter for over 20 years holding positions in residential and commercial carpentry. Peter served as an advocate for men and women with substance abuse problems, helping them with recovery and spirituality. In addition to his wife and stepdaughter, he leaves his two sisters and their families.

Michael Beebe ’79 of Clyde Park Montana died unexpectedly from complications after surgery on April 22, 2012. He moved to Bozeman MT,

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Thayer graduating from Montana State University in Agricultural Education. Always a lover of horses, Mike chose a career involving horses in an agricultural setting and was employed as a ranch manager in the Crazy Mountains. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy (Culver) Beebe and son Fergus; his parents Kay and Bill; his loyal brother Christopher and his family, and many other family members and friends.

Sarah Jo Maloney ’79 passed away August 7, 2012, in Melbourne, FL, due to complications from pancreatitis. After Thayer she attended Quincy Jr. College and worked for years in the hospitality industry. Sarah is survived by her mother Susan Walsh Bradbury ’54. Remaining as well is her brother, Matthew M. Bradbury; and sister, Alice Bradbury Chisholm ’87 and her husband Jamie Chisholm ’87. She is survived also by her niece, Emma; nephews, Matt Chisholm ’15 and Tristin; as well as her beloved cousins Paula Haley-Koziol ’72 and Beth.

Craig C. Tomlinson ’81, son of John and Barbara Craig of Williamstown, passed away January 4, 2012, after a six-month struggle with leukemia. After graduating from Thayer, he received a BA degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, and an MBA degree from Bentley College. Tom trained as an artist and remained interested in the studio arts while pursuing other business interests, most recently as owner of Craig’s Canine Estates. He leaves his wife of 15 years, Deshna Cindrabumi, whom he met while working in Tokyo; an eleven-year-old daughter; his sister Sally, and many other family members. He was predeceased by his brother, Charlie, in 1989.

Francis “Frank” Collins Jr. ’84 of Plymouth died unexpectedly on March 25, 2012 at the age of 46.

He is survived by his parents Frank and Charlotte (Ross) Collins, his brother Thomas ’84, sisters

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Sarah ’85 and Megan Collins-Dempster ’89 and their families. Frank enjoyed gardening though his passion was fishing which he made his career as a commercial fisherman.

John Peter “JP” Maheras ’85 passed suddenly February 15, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Eden and devoted father of Max. He is survived by his mother, sister, and brother, Gregory ’81 and other family members.

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The Final Word Beloved Upper School teacher Geoff Goodale gave an inspiring Commencement speech, exhorting his students to make Thayer proud with future accomplishment and successes. An excerpt from his speech to the Class of 2012 is printed below.

Now for the advice to the graduates.

For this I plan to do what I’ve been doing for more than 40 years - I’m going to talk about Hamlet. The senior class is a good audience for this because all of them have read the play.

Shakespeare has a subtle message about the advice of parental and authority figures to young people starting to make their way in the world. Sometimes these guides for conduct have value; but depending on the context and who is giving them, they only masquerade as wisdom. I think we can learn from this play written four hundred and eleven years ago.

When Laertes is going back to France, Polonius imparts some advice to his college-bound son. There are seven parts to his speech, and generally each advocates practical, if selfserving, behavior. He tells his son to keep his thoughts to himself, avoid quarrels, be wary of new friends, wear tasteful clothing, and not borrow or lend money. Polonius is basically telling Laertes to be careful, don’t take risks, and “look out for Number One.” Since “Brevity is the soul of wit”, I will speak about only one point he makes. Polonius’s final precept is the most often quoted. Some have called it “a pearl of wisdom.” It expresses a greater ideal—which rises above his clichés of worldly advice. On the surface it is profound:

This above all: to thine ownself be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.

The point we should draw from Shakespeare about this last pronouncement is first you must identify the best version of yourself. Only after you have done this, must you be true to yourself.

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