2018 Summer Forman Letter

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COMPELLING KINDNESS

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2 Head of School Message 4 Kindness 8 Around the Green 10 Bold Science 12 A Vision Endures and Grows 16 Alumna Profile: Amanda McCullough ’09 18 Lion’s Pride 20 Alumnus Profile: Kevin Smallwood ’03 22 Alumni Weekend and Athletic Hall of Fame 2018 25 Events 28 Alumnus Profile: Don McLean ’66 30 Giving 31 Commencement 2018 35 Class Notes

Head of School: Adam K. Man P’15 Assistant Head of School for Operations and Enrollment: E. Michael Kowalchick Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement: Justin Solomon Director of the Annual Fund: Benjamin Nadeau Director of Database Management: Susan Reis

Editor: Kerry Conroy, Director of Communications Photo Editor: Kerry Conroy, Director of Communications Class Notes Editor: Rachel White, Alumni Coordinator Designer: Julie Hammill, Hammill Design Photography: Richard Schultz, Steven Valenti, John LaPerch, Kerry Conroy, Austin Zimmer

Mission Statement Forman School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for boarding and day students with identified learning differences.

Forman develops the whole student, based on his or her unique learning profile, so that every graduate becomes an educated, confident, self-advocate throughout life.

Forman School Board of Trustees President of the Board Scott M. Sutherland ’69, P’93 Vice President David D. Walter ’69 Vice President Jon E. Zagrodzky P’18, P’19 Treasurer Thomas G. Sorell P’12 Secretary Michael L. Cook P’15 Anne Q. Buckley P’13, P’20 Barbara Chace ’87 Elizabeth Garber Daniels ’93 L. Laird Davis Kenneth I. Deane ’93 Eric R. Ebbert P’16 Anthony C. Everett P’18 Annette R. Jenner-Matthews, Ph.D. ’87 Preethi Krishna P’16 Frederick M. Lione, Jr. P’91 Kevin Lorenz P’19, P’22 Dennis J. Manning P’00 Adam K. Man P’15, Head of School David A. Shaggy ’85 Thomas G. Sorell P’12 David H. White ’71 Trustees Emeriti J. Seward Johnson ’49, P’91 and Cecelia Johnson P’91 Diane F. Kessenich P’86, Chairman Emerita Kenneth R. Latham ’48 Front cover: Students cross the Green and head to athletic practices This page: Jaylin Hopkins ’19

John A. Meyers P’84

Address corrections & Class Notes: alumni@formanschool.org

Monroe B. Scharff ’42, P’69​

​Peter L. Phillips ’65

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Forman’s emphasis on the basic values of truth, kindness, and respect comes from recent conversations I have had with alumni, students, faculty, and administrative staff. Our goal was to be clearer with the students about our expectations and not to assume they knew these things without our having to articulate them.

Part of our thinking was that adolescence is a time in life when black and white gives way to gray. As children, we are taught clear things about good and bad and right and wrong. But as young people navigate their teen years, they see that life is complicated and that their experiences and choices have room for interpretation and negotiation. We wanted to emphasize some of the eternal verities, things that do not lose value or meaning over time and remain important to remember and to make a part of one’s foundation. For us, these ideas are not negotiable: Be truthful in all of your interactions.

Make kindness central to who you are.

Demonstrate respect for all people and places that make up your life.

Those three ideas contain many other important values. Conversations among the members of the Forman community led us all to feel confident that we could focus on truth, kindness, and respect and remain mindful to stress also the many other qualities and traits we wish to instill in our students, such as cleanliness or meeting obligations and responsibilities.

All of these essential qualities have been important ideas at Forman since its founding. Still, thoughts

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and approaches evolve until a moment of true clarity emerges. Regarding truth, certainly it was a cornerstone at Forman from the first day of classes in 1930. But it was not until 1948, that John Forman, after discussions with students and alumni, introduced the earliest version of our school’s motto: And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free, taken from the gospel of John. Our motto has been changed to “Truth is Freedom” but the sentiment is the same. Keeping a close eye on the truth remains vital to living a good, thoughtful life.

At its heart, Forman is a community and respect is the social salve that allows a community to flourish despite differences in age, gender, ethnicity, philosophy, and background. We must begin our interactions with respect for the other person.

Journalist Cokie Roberts has noted that the decline in the civility of our political discourse may have its roots in the fact that traveling back to home districts is easier than it used to be. Washington politicians no longer have the opportunity to get to know each other outside of work and so the previous levels of friendship and respect are missing.

Kindness at first look might be considered a weak

“At its heart, Forman is a community. And respect is the social salve that allows a community to flourish despite differences in age, gender, ethnicity, philosophy, and background.”

virtue to emphasize. “Be nice” is something most of us grasp very early. But I think kindness is powerful and drives the other two; being honest and respectful are acts of kindness. Kindness is also contagious because if someone does you the tiniest of favors, or the biggest for that matter, studies show that you are likely to pass it on. That kind of attitude is worth spreading all the time, and can be very helpful on a cold Litchfield day in late February.

Our focus on these values, in the end, is merely a reminder of them and both their importance in our lives and Forman’s entire history. John Forman said it very well in his 1948 commencement address: Live today so that you will be proud of it tomorrow.

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Kindness Open Your Heart; Improve Your Mind

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What often begins as just another requirement for graduation may end up changing students’ lives. It may even become a lifelong passion.

Brooke Crossman has seen it many times. The Chair of the World Languages Department leads Forman’s Community Service Program. “Because students must perform 10 hours of community service every year, they look for an activity to fulfill that requirement. But when they come back from that activity, I see a smile on their faces and I hear, ‘Wow, that lady I played bingo with was so sweet.’ ” And just like the many different learners at Forman, there are many creative acts of kindness. Forman has built kindness into everything, everywhere and every day, in small and large ways, and in random acts, too.

Men Walk a Mile in High Heels The ways to share empathy and compassion are as creative as Forman students. Male students can walk a mile in high heels to raise money for the Susan B. Anthony Foundation’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes project. A coat drive delivers 300 coats to a shelter in Hartford; a walk for breast cancer raises much needed funds. Or students can sort and clean donated items at a nearby nonprofit. Every week there is someone who needs help and somewhere to go.

Students are paired with their passions.

One student cared deeply about suicide prevention and asked Crossman if Forman students could walk to raise money for that. The student recruited fellow students, and they raised $2,000. “They were passionate about wanting to help,” says Crossman. “Many parents also joined the walk.”

Cultural Series Inspires a Cause Odessa Slauson ’19 found inspiration during one of Forman’s cultural events. After hearing a speaker share details about her hard life in the Congo, “the event reminded me that my life has unusual privileges.” With the help of friends and faculty, Slauson created a dodgeball tournament that pitted students against faculty. They dove and dodged and raised $600 for women in the Congo.

International Inspiration When Jason Epstein ’18 studied in Israel last year, he learned about “birthday boxes” – a box filled with everything a family needs to throw a birthday party for a child. He realized many parents couldn’t afford all the

Jason Epstein ’18, Grace Miller ’18, and Mia Donahue ’18 assembling a “Birthday Box.”

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items needed for a party. Epstein remembered all his great birthday parties as a kid, and he “wanted to give that same joy to other kids.” He brought the idea back to Forman and assembled birthday boxes as a community service project for his National Honor Society Chapter requirement.

Other students joined in and pledged to keep the birthday boxes going every year.

In Class, at Assembly, and in the Dorm Summer Program students have just spent 20 minutes of writing intensely. Now English teacher Bill Bucklin has asked them to pause and discuss the writing process: what works and doesn’t work. But first he offers some guidelines: “Listen to one another and be kind.”

At Assembly twice a week, Head of School Adam K. Man greets students with a smile and a handshake. He often reminds students, “Let’s look out for each other.”

Psychologist Dr. Barbara Tarkin might use her “Mental Health Minute” to talk about kindness. A student who is awarded the John Forman Scholar or Citizen of the Week Award earns that award for both academic achievement and acts of kindness.

Dorm prefects play their role in kindness, too. In Chace House, a banner highlights the “Celebrity of the Week;” an honor given to someone who did something wonderful for someone else. Maybe it’s a student who stayed up late to comfort another student. Winning the award confers other acts of kindness: someone else might take out the trash for you, and your parents receive an email about your award-winning kindness. Homemade cookies play a starring role, too.

A Secret Society Students also reward random acts of kindness (R.A.K.) in secret. With the help of a faculty member (whose identity is also a secret), students created a R.A.K. email address, so anyone who has witnessed a random act of kindness can email the secret society. Then students invent ways to thank that person. Amanda Bender, who works in the Dean’s Office, found a thank you note and chocolates one morning. “What a nice surprise,” says Bender.

Kindness Supports Learning Research confirms the power of kindness on learning: It boosts concentration. Practicing kindness raises a brain

chemical that improves cognitive ability. It reduces stress in both the giver and the receiver. Researchers also found that anyone who witnesses an act of kindness reduces their stress levels. Less stress equals better focus. Kindness cultivates collaboration too. As self-esteem improves with acts of kindness, students are more open to others creatively.1 Student empathy runs deep at Forman. Every day students and faculty create new ways to practice kindness. It’s serious business at Forman and has been since its founding.

Founded on Kindness John and Julie Forman lived lives of deep and abiding kindness. John came from a missionary family; Julie’s family was active in community affairs. Both were driven by empathy. While John Forman was privileged to attend Princeton, he struggled in math. His struggles were the catalyst that created Forman. He asked one of the professors at Princeton to help him create a curriculum ideal for different learners. That professor – Albert Einstein – agreed and served on Forman’s board.

Many students say that before they came to Forman they spent their energy in school “hiding out.” At Forman they relax, in the classroom, in the dorm, in the gym, on the athletic fields, because they’re surrounded by different learners. And many graduates remember how good it felt to help others. “Helping people in my community, even in a tiny way, makes me feel more connected and grateful for all the things I have,” says Catherine Garbo ’13.

Stocking the shelves of a local food bank, raising money for Special Olympics, or clearing a new trail over the summer in Acadia National Park, Forman students understand that awareness of others’ needs is at the heart of a thriving compassionate community.

Recruited by Kindness Assistant Head of School Mike Kowalchick loves to tell his story. When he arrived on campus for a job interview he got lost and was almost late. With just minutes to spare he circled the parking lot one last time, a student noticed, approached his car and asked, “May I help you?” And that student showed him the way. Literally. Kowalchick says, “That student’s kindness helped me decide that Forman is where I wanted to work.”

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1 Sarah Brind ’19, Therese Brady ’19, History Teacher Erika Prince, and Kelley Safe ’18 presenting their Australia trip at the Winterim Fair 2 Daniel Vasile ’19 and Eden Levitt ’19 at a Green and White competition 3 Students enjoying a game of pool in the newly renovated Malcolm Chace Student Center 4 Gade Smith ’18, Matthew Crockett ’18, and Sarah Kothari ’18 celebrate at the parent-senior reception

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5 Schuyler Jasienowski ’21, Emma Sendewicz ’20, Zoe Schwartz ’21, Alexandra Given ’20, and Nia Walwyn ’20 are having fun at Forman’s first Glow Dance 6 Maya Ciaffaglione ’21, Eric Stubbe ’20, and Sophia Lobkowicz ’21 pose during Strawberry Festival 7 Faith Germann ’21, Adeline Lamond ’21, Alyse Adamcheck ’21 putting in their community service hours at White Memorial 8 Lovisa Wisdom ’19, Matthew Crockett ’18, Emily Tobin ’18, Matthew Stanley ’19, Cody Stillman ’18, and Grace Hall ’19 pose for a photo before heading off to Prom 9 Forman Makes a Movie cast of Something is Wrong with Kate

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Bold Science 25 Years in the Rainforest

by Leesa Lawson

The trek deep into a remote mountainous region of the Costa Rican rainforest requires hands-on, feet-on, and knees-on learning.

It’s a brain and body workout that over 300 science students from Forman have taken every year to gather real science. Their work has earned two patents. And the Rainforest Project – now in its 25th year – could only have been invented by a teacher who understands the power and wonder of the natural world; understands students’ struggles and fears; and sees the big picture.

Science teacher Wendy Welshans is a risk-taker who lives outside her comfort zone – daily.

She teaches science students to observe, to hypothesize, to question, to explore, to tap into their big picture thinking and their longing to make a difference in the world, to take chances, to laugh, to relax into the learning, and to believe in themselves.

And she doesn’t ask them to do anything she herself has not done. “I’m like Forman students, only older,” she says.

Thinking Parents and Dreaming About the Forest When she was 12, Welshans’ mother took her to their local pediatrician. “What’s the diagnosis,” her father asked. “She has some sort of hyperactivity disorder, and so she has a lot of energy.” Her father’s response: “We’ll have to keep her busy.”

She attended a tough college: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. When she learned how many people were breaking Wildlife Management laws, she was outraged. A professor inspired her to educate rather than agitate.

She channeled her outrage and her passion.

Welshans went to work for a foundation in Maine doing wildlife care; she even took the animals on the road to educate people. But she was restless to learn more. She

Welshans has students learning before they can say, “I’m not good in science.” L-R: Maureen Harris ’16, Wendy Welshans, and Caroline Herdje ’16

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moved to Philadelphia to work on wildlife rehabilitation, where she cared for 100 animals and began to design a rooftop aviary for the raptors. But while she loved the animals, she hated the city. Several college roommates, who taught at Forman, urged her to join them.

Welshans felt an instant connection with Forman students and their struggles. “I saw the magic of what Forman did for their confidence. I wanted to be part of that magic.”

A Mission and Team Work In 1993 she contacted the president of a Costa Rica Preserve and found that he shared her vision of helping locals use sustainable resources to earn a living instead of cattle ranching. That first year of the Rainforest Project she and her students landed in a cattle pasture in Costa Rica.

Students master college-level concepts in tropical ecology during the yearlong course. “I break it down step-by-step.

I tell them why we’re doing this: “So that our research is accepted by universities and museums, and our students are hooked,” she says.

“Our students are big picture thinkers, and they need to know the big picture. When they learn that Cornell University will use their data, it sparks their critical thinking and natural curiosity. They already have it, but they don’t know it.”

Real Science for the Real World Makes a Real Difference Last year’s Rainforest Project gathered acoustic data on birds for Cornell’s McCully Library. Students also set up trail cams to document the location of big cats for Panthera – dedicated to the conservation of big cats. Several years ago, the unexpected happened: A Crown Tree Frog dropped out of the tree canopy. This frog has only been seen 11 times in human history, and never in this area.

The unpredictable natural world demands inventive ways to gather data. Students wondered: Is the tree canopy warming? Will this frog adapt to life outside the high tree canopy? They created a plan to float a weather balloon and gauge the weather. They’ll keep scientists posted.

Innovator: From Science to Robotics Four years ago, Head of School Adam Man called Welshans into his office and asked her to start a robotics

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program. “But I’m a conservation biologist, not an engineer,” she said. “Yes, but you’re also an innovator,” said Man. Off she went to Carnegie Mellon for a weeklong crash course in robotics.

“I was blown away by all the engineers; I didn’t know if I could do this, but I didn’t want to let Mr. Man down,” she confessed. Her partner was an engineer, and by the third day they had to solve a complex robotics problem. Her partner couldn’t solve it. She told him she had an idea, but it probably wasn’t right; the same thing she hears from her students. After he had tried everything, he finally gave her a chance. She solved it.

And Forman’s student-driven Robotics Program has racked up awards at national competitions. “Robotics is a form of engineering that our students excel at,” says Welshans.

Build Believers She also created Forman’s Boatbuilding Program over 12 years ago. Some students prefer it to sports. “At the beginning of every year students don’t believe they can build a wooden boat,” Welshans says. “But their confidence grows along with the boat, and they become believers.”

Both bold and fierce on behalf of her students, Welshans’ 13-year-old daughter Jorie said it best when she nominated her mom for the Fierce Woman Award: “She cares so much about so many people.”

Welshans has inspired countless students and colleagues.

Jason Epstein ’18 is studying environmental science at Penn State. Former colleague Mariah Lavitt decided to study special education law at Brooklyn Law School.

“Whether you’re a student or a colleague, Wendy helps you harness your inner curiosity and gain confidence,” says Lavitt. The list of the inspired is long.

“Our kids inspire me every day to be creative, so they can gain confidence in themselves and know their true potential,” she says.

Twenty-seven years later, Welshans’ enthusiasm is as strong as her first day at Forman. There is more to see, to question, answers to find, projects to invent, and no time to waste.

Independent School Magazine featured The Rainforest Project: https://www.nais.org/magazine/independent-school/spring-2013/ the-rainforest-still-needs-us/

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Head of School Adam K. Man with his wife, Beth

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A Vision Endures & Grows Head of School Adam K. Man A Ten-Year Timeline

Adam and Beth Man have carried forward John and Julie Forman’s vision — to understand and offer a life-changing learning experience for different learners. And they’ve created their own traditions. Their vision, along with the work of the Board of Trustees, has touched every part of life at Forman.

They’ve created original academic and hands-on learning programs grounded in the latest research.

They’ve added new academic buildings, and dorms and faculty housing for Forman’s growing community. This all keeps Forman the innovator in educating different learners.

From their classrooms to their living room, the Mans are inspired by what’s best for students, and that makes a lasting difference in the lives of different learners.

Their hearts, minds, and home are always open.

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Adam K. Man begins duties as 9th Head of School.

The John Forman and Citizen Scholars Award created to recognize students for good citizenship and being their best selves.

New Faculty Housing Initiative begins with the purchase of 88 West Street, a complex of four faculty homes.

Forman’s Field of Dreams baseball fields renovated with the help of donors.

Senior Dinners – the Mans introduce a tradition that gives seniors a chance to spend time in their home, in small groups, and reflect and reminisce.

Summer Professional Institute created to bring national learning experts to campus. Forman invests in more training for teachers than any other school its size.

Using new research that ties exercise to improved learning and executive function, Forman adopts Spark Initiative.

After extensive school-wide surveys, Executive Chef hired to focus on healthy and nutritious food.

At the forefront of technology for different learners, Forman adopts the use of iPads, apps, and other assistive technology with a grant from William Randolph Hearst Foundation.

Forman adopts a 75-minute modular block schedule for deeper learning.

Teambuilding, leadership and experiential learning flourish on the new Ropes & Climbing Outdoor Adventure Course.

Green & White Color Wars – students create a school-wide competition that builds a sense of belonging and community year long.

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Community Service added as a requirement for graduation.

Students gave 2,700 hours of community service in 15 states and eight countries in one year.

Institute for Cognition & Learning created, and signature courses expanded: Metacognitive Strategies, Executive Function Coaching, and Transition to College.

Forman adopts research-based teaching strategies from The Center for Research on Learning, University of Kansas — considered the highest standards in the nation.

On-campus psychoeducational testing offered with full-time psychological evaluator. Testing becomes the basis for detailed profiles that help faculty develop an individual learning plan for each student.

Junior and senior curriculum revamped to reflect the college model with more variety of courses.

Community lunches are introduced so students continue to meet new students and faculty.

Winterim, a hands-on program, offers 3 weeks of immersion in a single topic — from the history of jazz in New Orleans to travel photography in South Africa. Students say Winterim is an academic experience of a lifetime.

New Dorm Initiative begins with the creation of Dobbins Dorm.

Director of Student Life position created to focus on the student experience.

Faculty Housing Initiative continues with the acquisition of 11 Norfolk Road. This helps recruit the best educators.

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New Science Center opens: The 9,000 square feet features high-tech lab equipment designed for attentive learning.

Green Box created — an unexpected way to build community with a creative surprise delivered to a dorm.

Faculty Housing Initiative continues with purchase of 37 Norfolk, allowing Forman to attract the best educators nationwide.

Ingenuity Program, another original experiential learning program, established, allowing students to innovate in the new 3,500 square foot fabrication laboratory designed by M.I.T. Lab includes 3D printer, laser cutter, and milling machine; it becomes a model for other schools.

Robotics Program launches and taps creative engineering talents of different learners.

Summer School Program restarted for students in grades 7-11 and continues with full enrollment.

New full-time Dean of the Faculty position created to evaluate faculty and bring renowned experts to campus.

Health, Wellness, and Leadership Program begins for grades 9-12. Focus: healthy relationships, leadership development, and how to build a healthy body and mind.

Head of School’s house at 54 Norfolk Road acquired with 22 acres that includes an Equestrian Center that’s converted to Cedars Dorm and new faculty housing.

80 percent of dorms have been updated or fully renovated over past decade, offering more space for students to be their best selves.

New Faculty Fellowship and Mentoring Program established to train and retain best teachers.

Renovations completed on Peirce Dining Hall; includes expanded bookstore, senior lounge, and state-ofthe-art sound system.

3 new faculty houses completed.

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Visual and Performing Arts Center and Jake Cloobeck ’16 Theater opens with 24,000 square feet of performing and universitycaliber art studio spaces. Art courses and faculty have doubled over ten years.

New Cultural Series brings renowned musicians, authors, and inspirational speakers to campus. Students attend master classes and gain first-hand knowledge.

Forman adopts Project-Based Learning: a proven and dynamic way to teach students to initiate, collaborate, problem solve, think critically, and manage their time.

Clinical Psychologist hired to offer individual and group counseling to students, consult with faculty members, and bring a clinical perspective to Forman.

New Entrepreneurship class added—one of many inventive new classes added every year. A high percentage of Forman alumni are successful entrepreneurs.

Malcolm Chace Student Center opens, which includes Lion’s Den Bistro, featuring healthy food from locally sourced organic farms.

A farm-to-table Culinary Arts Program introduced — students create everything from menus to marketing.

Annual Fund has doubled and supports student financial aid and other key initiatives.

Forman opens the year with record enrollment. The School has grown 35% in 10 years.

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Digital Nomad

by John Hassan

Amanda McCullough ’09 Amanda McCullough ’09 is an experienced digital marketer who has worked in Los Angeles and London on the cutting edge of digital media, a fascinating, still-evolving part of our world and culture. But she’s down-to-earth when she describes herself during her time at Forman.

“I was pretty quiet and a hard worker,” she says.

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McCullough cites three specific skills, developed and honed at Forman, that have become key parts of her adult life and work.

“At Forman, I was responsible for doing the work that would allow me to get good grades,” says McCullough. “I wasn’t perfect during all of study hall. But for the most part, I would use that part of the night for my homework and then I would have free time. You had to learn how to organize and prioritize your time. Forman also instilled an independence in me. When study hall was over, and I had done my work, it was very satisfying and so it became a habit. It’s a great feeling to know

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that you can depend on yourself. Forman also gave me the confidence to speak up when I needed help or when I had questions. Faculty or dorm parents always took me seriously and helped me however they could. That also became a habit, asking questions and not being shy about getting what I needed. I took that with me to college, to an internship, and to my professional career.”

After Forman, McCullough attended the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia and earned a degree in English. The summer before her senior year, McCullough went to Los Angeles for an internship with Digital Media Management, one of the first digital marketing agencies, during the time before Facebook had successfully monetized itself as a platform. She worked as a ghostwriter for two pop culture figures that were quite big at the time: actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens and actress Ashley Benson. “I would create content for them and send it to my manager,” she says. “After client approval, I would schedule and post.” That work turned into a job so McCullough took a year off from Mary Washington. She also worked for a few months at EFG PR, a public relations firm, and learned a lot. “Back then, 2011 or so, people didn’t understand where digital fell. Publicists thought it fell under their realm but they didn’t know how to do it. There were territorial issues to be settled. But it was a productive few months.”

Her work experience during her break was a turning point as McCullough has stayed in digital marketing. Before her time at Digital Media Management and EFG, she was planning to be an English teacher. “I grew up going to international schools and I thought I might go back overseas to teach. But I realized that teaching would always be there but these opportunities wouldn’t be.”

McCullough eventually returned to Mary Washington and graduated in 2013. Then she went to London and studied and worked there from 2014 to 2017. “My plan was to go to London to get my master’s degree and then live and work there,” says McCullough. After getting her degree, she went to work finding work. She cold-emailed agencies that were doing cool things and hoped one of them would sponsor the work visa she needed.

After a few interviews, she landed a three-month internship that turned into a job at Influence Digital, a digital marketing agency. After a year and a half there, McCullough

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ventured out on her own as a consultant, creating social media strategy and social media profiles.

Amanda and her fiancé, Sean Wilkinson, recently founded Go Digital, a bespoke digital marketing agency with a focus on travel and hospitality clients. The couple met while Amanda was getting her master’s degree in digital culture and society at King’s College in London. Sean, who is from North London, does website and graphic design while Amanda handles digital marketing which includes strategy as well as content creation on social media platforms.

McCullough and her fiancé currently live on the road.

“We’re digital nomads,” says McCullough. They have been in Chiang Mai, Thailand for the summer and have enjoyed it immensely, while still serving their clients. “We have no home base except being with each other.”

The immense power and reach of digital media allows for this kind of personal freedom. Amanda and Sean can work remotely and not sacrifice any effectiveness because they can stay connected from anywhere. They can keep an eye on trends and closely monitor their work and measure results.

“Social media is great for people with ADD and ADHD because it is constantly evolving,” says McCullough, with a nod to to her Forman past and how she learned there to function at her best. “Something that works one week might not work the next. I enjoy that aspect of my work. It can be difficult but it keeps me on my toes.”

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2017-2018 Athletic Highlights

FALL Boys’ Soccer Played in the Quarterfinals of the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) tournament. Two players were selected to compete in the Western New England Prep School Soccer Association (WNEPSSA) All-Star match.

One player made First Team HVAL AllStar and one was named Honorable Mention HVAL All-Star. Two players made the Connecticut Soccer Coaches Association Small School Prep team.

Girls’ Soccer Played in the Quarterfinals in the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) tournament. One player was named Honorable Mention HVAL AllStar. Two players were selected to play in the Women’s Western New England Prep School Soccer Association (WWNEPSSA) All-Star match.

Crew Inaugural year of the fall crew program.

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Cross-Country Competed in the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) Championships where the boys’ team placed 7th and the girls’ team placed 4th.

Council (NEPSAC) All-Star match. Two players were honored with the title of Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) Volleyball All-Stars.

Boys’ Varsity Eight-Man Football Second year participating in the EightMan Football League. Beat The Gunnery School in double overtime for the first time in Forman Football history. Won against The Gunnery School in the final Bowl Game of the season.

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Sailing Second year of the Forman Sailing Program. Came in 1st in the final regatta of the season vs. Taft School, The Sound School, and Litchfield High School.

Volleyball Played in the Quarterfinals in the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) tournament. Three players were selected to play in the New England Preparatory School Athletic

Boys’ Basketball Played in the Quarterfinals in the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) tournament. One player was named the New England Prep School Men’s Basketball Association (NEPSMBA) Honorable Mention All-Star.

GIrls’ Basketball Competed in the Quarterfinals of the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) tournament. One player was named New England Prep School Girls Basketball Conference Association (NEPSGBCA) All-Star and participated in the All-Star game.

Hockey Ended the season with a 5-11 record.

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Wrestling Season was focused on improving skills and preparing for next year.

Alpine Ski Team Participated in the Brigham Ski League Carl WIlliams Slalom Championships.

Two skiers placed in the top 40.

SPRING Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Played in the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) tournament and in the Division III Semifinals Championships.

Five players were awarded the title of All-Star. One player made HVAL All-Star first team.

Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Two players were awarded the title of HVAL All-Star.

Boys’ Varsity Tennis Played in the Finals in the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL). One player was awarded the HVAL All-Star First Team. Two players were named Honorable Mention HVAL All-Star.

GIrls’ Varsity Tennis Participated in the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) Semifinals.

One player was awarded HVAL All-Star and three players were awarded HVAL Honorable Mention.

Baseball Competed Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) Quarterfinals. One player was awarded the HVAL All-Star First Team.

Softball Finished 2nd in the Western New England for Class C. Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) Champions with a record of 11-1. Four players were selected HVAL All-Star First Team. One player made the Western New England Prep School Softball Association (WNEPSSA) All-League Team.

Varsity Ultimate Frisbee One player was selected to play on the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) All-Star First Team.

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Golf Three players participated in the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) Golf Tournament. One player finished 2nd in the HVAL Individual Championship. One player finished tied for 4th in the HVAL Individual Championship.

Crew Participated in five regattas. Boys’ first boat won their first race ever in a regatta.

Equestrian Participated in two equestrian shows.

Each rider placed first in various competitions.

White Water Kayaking Competed in two New England Slalom Series (NESS), while participating in a competitive class (K-1 men ages 18-40). One paddler placed 1st in the Race at West Cornwall Covered Bridge and Punch Brook Race.

Another paddler place 1st in the Race at West Cornwall Covered Bridge.

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Getting to Know You

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Kevin and his wife, Amanda, exploring Queenstown, New Zealand

Kevin Smallwood ’03 Kevin Smallwood ’03 has fond memories of his time at Forman School and he still uses a lot of what he learned back then in his life today. He’s especially grateful for the efforts of the faculty to guide him and his classmates through high school. “I remember us just being terrors,” says Smallwood. “But we had these teachers who were kind enough to oversee our safety and get us on track, while also giving us an education.” And it’s that willingness to go the extra mile to see, and help, the whole student that makes Smallwood so grateful to have Forman on his resume.

Former English department chair Harry Tubman had a profound impact on Smallwood. Like so many teachers at Forman, Tubman took the time to get to know his students.

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Forman’s small class sizes made it possible for teachers to get to know each student. Tubman’s care and effort stood out to Smallwood since few teachers before Forman had paid such close attention to him.

“After getting to know me, through my writing and class discussions, Harry figured out that I needed to be shown what I was good at,” says Smallwood. “He showed me my brain.

He took a shine to my writing and made me feel good about it. He cultivated that in me. Harry was also a man’s man and we’d duke it out over the Red Sox vs. Yankee games. He knew a lot about baseball. The language wasn’t always prim and proper either. Harry made learning, and being a teacher, cool.”

Smallwood recalls that many Forman teachers related in a similar fashion to the students. They took it upon themselves to find out how a student learns and adjust their approach to make the learning smoother, and as a result, more fun. Once those hurdles are cleared, formerly disinterested students will begin to care.

“Tyler Stevens was my dorm parent and math teacher.

To teach statistics, which a few of us were struggling to comprehend, he moved the desks and chairs and we played craps for an hour and it was a breakthrough. Not everyone learns the same so he kept working to find a way to reach us.”

Smallwood, who still talks to Stevens regularly, sees the value in this approach and has made it part of his work life.

“If you don’t take the time to get to know someone,” he says. “You’re not a good team player.”

The efforts of Forman faculty to help him find himself is meaningful to Smallwood because he was a bit of a handful.

“At the end of morning assembly,” says Smallwood. “I would raise my hand and then declare that it was someone’s birthday when it was not their birthday. That kind of stuff.

A pain but not a bad guy.”

After Forman, Smallwood attended James Madison University and truly enjoyed his time there.

While in college, Smallwood was inspired by his Forman teachers to tutor area high school students who were having trouble with reading and homework.

After college and some time in communications with the National Guard, Smallwood worked for six years

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as a contractor for the US State Department in support of Diplomatic Security’s International Operations AntiTerrorism Branch, which involved all aspects of embassy protection doing high level risk assessment. Smallwood traveled extensively in Latin America and one of his tasks was making sure that local contractors were performing their jobs as described in the specifications of the contract.

In his current role in new product security at Apple, Smallwood focuses on the prevention of leaks of company secrets, another kind of high level risk assessment. “Do you remember when someone left a prototype of an iPhone 4 in a bar in 2010? Apple formed my team to prevent moments like that. We work with the research and development engineers. We protect technology from the time it appears in someone’s brain until it is in your hands. We secure it that whole time.”

No school could have prepared him better for this job than Forman.

When Apple begins work with a new vendor on a product, Smallwood and his team mimic the teachers he had at Forman.

“We get to know them and how they work,” says Smallwood.

“That way we understand how they do things and how that needs to match up with how Apple does things. I ask a lot of questions and we work to find a way to ensure the security of the project in a way that makes everyone comfortable. But it starts with the goal of understanding them. I work to get to know these new partners the same way Tyler Stevens and Harry Tubman got to know me.”

Smallwood traces his affinity for risk assessment back to his Forman days. After all, he had to figure out how to express his wilder side without getting caught.

“It’s all risk assessment or risk measurement. Now I assess risk and figure out the best way to mitigate it. Back then, I was the risk. How can I get around the rules? How do I get this past Dean Banach or Dean Crawford? That’s where it all started.”

Smallwood truly loves his work at Apple and his life in San Francisco. But who knows where his career path will take him.

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Alumni Weekend and Athletic Hall of Fame 2018

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The weather was spectacular, the campus was beautiful, and we were ready to welcome our alumni back to campus to celebrate Alumni Weekend 2018! The weekend kicked off on Friday evening with a Welcome Back Cocktail Party hosted at Head of School Adam K. Man’s home.

Adam and Beth greeted alumni and made everyone feel right at home.

Later that evening, in the Visual and Performing Art Center, the class of 1968 came together to celebrate their 50th Reunion. There was a beautifully decorated tree trimmed with string lights and pictures of every member from their class hanging on each branch. The class flipped through old yearbooks and reminisced about their Forman days and how far they have all come.

The Athletic Hall of Fame was another highlight of the weekend. Seven athletes were inducted into our second class.

Man welcomed guests and started the ceremony eloquently portraying how Forman’s athletic history displays respect, comradery, and teamsmanship. Later in the ceremony, Athletic Director Scott McCarty ’76 gave a touching introduction

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for his best friend, inductee, Nigel Daniel. He recalled several coaching memories the two had over the years bringing the crowd to tears and laughter.

All inductees were introduced to the crowd by peers and coaches with heartfelt sentiments before receiving their awards.

After the luncheon, alumni were welcome to attend tours of the brand new Visual and Performing Art Center, watch student athletic matches, or simply catch up and enjoy the beautiful day on campus with friends. Later that evening, alumni attended a dinner reception and participated in a small auction to benefit scholarships for Forman students.

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friends that have passed away this year with a Memorial Gathering. Alumni, family, and friends were able to recount their time together at Forman and honor those who have passed. It was a meaningful gathering for those in attendance and conveyed how important it is to preserve your Forman friendships.

The resounding theme of the weekend was evident — the friendships made here at Forman are truly extraordinary and sometimes you just need a little trip down memory lane to ignite that spark.

Come back for Alumni Weekend 2019 and see for yourself! Stay tuned for more information.

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1 Emily Vernlund Delconte ’68 gives her classmate a warm embrace 2 Young alumni gather together to watch the lacrosse game 3 Former teacher and friends of Forman, Lucy and Nicole Allison pictured with Major Gifts Officer Duncan Marshall ’67

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The second class of Athletic Hall of Fame inductees 5 6 Nigel Daniel pictured with Karen Flore ’92 and Amy Love ’93

The Class of 1968 pictured with Major Gifts Officer, Duncan Marshall ’67 7 8 Director of Parent Programs Liz Funk smiles with Brian Eisenberg ’92, Doug Rosenblum ’93, and Jon Hanf ’92

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Congratulations Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees: Second Class We thank you for the sportsmanship, leadership, and comradery displayed during your athletic endeavors at Forman.

But most importantly, we thank you for your dedication to your coaches, teammates, and Forman. Thank you all for continuing to inspire our School and athletes today.

Nigel Daniel, a coach and mentor at Forman for many decades; Assistant Coach of the Year Award for Independent Schools by the Connecticut Soccer Coaches Association in 2012; Trustee Emeritus, Ken Latham ’48, who stood out in athletics whether on the slopes, at bat, or on the soccer field, Ken was a fierce competitor; Carla McKay Lucey ’67, a captain of the cheerleading squad and an avid tennis player, also played field hockey where she was very effective on the field and a tough opponent;

Athletic Director Scott McCarty ’76 posing with sisters Julia Strobos ’02 and Celia Strobos ’03.

Doug Rosenblum ’93 and Coach Nigel Daniel gave heart-rendering speeches on each others behalf.

Together they smile as Nigel awards Doug his plaque.

David White ’71, who participated in all aspects of team athletics at Forman and went on to set national records in water skiing and water ski jumping; Benjamin Quintana ’89, a captain of the varsity boys’ basketball and baseball team and dominated the soccer fields during his time at Forman with his exceptional skills;

Major Gifts Officer and classmate, Duncan Marshall ’67 presented Carla McKay Lucey ’67 with her award at the ceremony.

Three coaches that had a profound influence on so many Forman athletes stop to pose together for a picture. Athletic Director Scott McCarty ’76, Coach Nigel Daniels, Former Coach Gil Yule.

Doug Rosenblum ’93, an allstar and exceptional athlete whose unparalleled soccer ability was truly inspiring to watch; and Julia Strobos ’02, a Female Athlete of the Year and won the Julie Ripley Forman Athletic Award in 2002.

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David White ’71 with Athletic Director Scott McCarty ’76.

Inductee Ken Latham ’48 with his brother and classmate, Robert Latham ’48.

It was an honor for Athletic Director Scott McCarty ’76 to present his best friend, Nigel Daniel, with his award.

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Parents visited the campus this year to recognize their students’ achievements during the twoday parent-teacher conferences. David Flink, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Eye to Eye (the only national mentoring movement run for and by people with LD/ ADHD) kicked off the weekend with an informative presentation followed by a signing of his new book, Thinking Differently.

1 Gail Lobkowicz P’21 and niece Meg Ryan chat with Director of Parent Programs Liz Funk P’12 2 Alejandro and Carmen Farach with their son, Pepe ’20 3 Amelia and Scott Passias with daughter, Amelia ’19 4 Jennifer Bates and Naomi Bates ’20 5 Diane Barry, Paul Cooney with their puppy Luna on the sidelines watching son Jeremiah ’20 play lacrosse 6 Sheena and Daryl Walwyn P’20

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The only thing better than the weather on September 27, 2017 was the looks on the faces of the students and their visitors. It was Forman’s annual Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day. The campus was buzzing all day due to a record 170 guests.

1 Evan Barstrom ’21 surrounded by happy grandparents, Carol Barstrom, Dottie, and Mike Mazzea 2 Owen Goellner ’19 looking proud with his grandparents Susan and Gary Goellner 3 Sami Novick ’18 and grandfather Sam Novick sang a duet, “What A Wonderful World”

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ALUMNI HOCKEY The Alumni Hockey Game was held on Sunday, January 7, 2018.

The alumni team consisted of Forman graduates, faculty, and staff. They demonstrated their passion through the fervent energy displayed on the ice.

Students won 7-5, but everyone had a great time!

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Gracious hosts Sara and Trustee Jon Zagrodzky P’18, ’19, welcomed Forman at the Country Club of Darien, CT on November 2, 2017.

Members of the Forman community gathered at Gallaghers Steakhouse for a lovely dinner hosted by Linda and Dean Poll P’16 on April 10, 2018.

1 Trustee Jon and Sara Zagrodzky P’18, ’19

1 Head of School Adam K. Man P’15, Patrick Charles ’13, Courtney Travin ’13,

2 Shana Halsey P’19, Cecilia Stanley P’19, and Tony Halsey GP’19 3 Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement Justin Solomon, Kim La Du P’20, and Alison Wright P’19

and Alexa Liddle ’13 2 Leslie and Mark Lopez P’19 3 Terrence Yanni P’19, Athletic Director Scott McCarty ’76, Bailey Poteat ’01, and Jason Balmer ’01

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The Planks of Character Building

by John Hassan

Don McLean ’66 At Forman School, in the early 1960s, if you were not playing a sport, you still had an activity requirement. It was called “grounds improvement.”

One day in the fall of 1961, eighth-grader Don McLean ’66 showed up for his assignment only to find headmaster John Forman, in blue jeans and a flannel shirt, holding a hammer and nails, waiting for the group. Instead of doing the usual light handiwork on the grounds of the school, or making basic structures likes shelves or bookcases, McLean and his pals would be taking on a major building project. Maybe playing soccer wasn’t such a bad idea.

Back then, the path from Morris to Baillie was rough flagstone and very hard to keep clear of ice and snow with a shovel. John Forman’s solution was to build boardwalks along that stretch of campus to make snow removal and getting around a bit easier. “The boardwalks we made weighed a ton. They were solid oak planks, two by sixes, and we had to nail them all together,” remembers McLean.

“Once we had them built, it just about took the whole school to put those things down in the fall and put them away in the spring.” That was typical of the way the Formans ran the School. Practical solutions to problems and everybody pitches in. There was always an emphasis on character.

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John taught the upper school,” says McLean. “In the eighth grade, we met in the Hopkins House living room. We sat around and talked about values and the way we were all brought up with good manners and respect for each other, respect for the School.”

Character development, and maintenance, was emphasized as much as education.

“John Forman brought an honor code to Forman that he learned at Princeton. If you saw something wrong happening, like a student cheating, or if you saw a boy and girl violating any of the rules about hand holding, kissing, or the rule about dancing and having to stay at least six inches apart, you were supposed to mention it,” says McLean. “The idea was that you would speak to the students who were in violation. You could go one-on-one and say, ‘I saw you do that and it’s not allowed.’ And if the thing persisted, the incident would be reported to the student council and be dealt with in a more formal way.” Accountability was a community-based concept.

After Forman, to say that McLean’s education continued is an understatement. He received a degree in psychology from Hobart, while also participating in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Then McLean went to Pease

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Air Force Base in Portsmouth, New Hampshire during the latter stages of the Vietnam war, from 1970 to 1973.

By then, McLean had decided to become a veterinarian and was studying at the University of New Hampshire to make up the required courses before applying to schools.

He discovered that, along with his Hobart credentials, he could qualify for a Bachelor of Science in pre-vet studies.

McLean then got his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Colorado State. Finally, after joining the United States Army, he studied at Boston University and earned a Master of Public Health degree. And in a way that would make the Formans proud, McLean did not waste any of that education. A planned foray into a horse practice did not pan out for McLean in Colorado. But his nine years of active and inactive duty with the Air Force prompted the Army Veterinary Corps to offer him a position. He signed up in 1984. In the army, McLean worked all over the country, including California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Texas, and Pennsylvania. McLean ran small animal clinics, taking care of dogs and cats, and oversaw kennels with military working dogs. McLean also managed sanitary inspections of commercial food establishments. Any vendor who supplies food to the US military must pass inspection. And that part of his job led to the next phase of his career.

After retiring from the Army in 2004, McLean went to work for the United States Department of Agriculture in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where he stayed until 2017. “I retired from the Army on a Friday,” says McLean. “And started with the USDA on Monday.”

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For the USDA, McLean worked as an epidemiologist, tracking down the sources of animal borne illnesses, such as bird influenza, swine flu, or chronic wasting disease in deer.

These ailments have human consequences so it is important to figure where these diseases started, how they are spreading and where might they appear next.

Along the way, McLean had a family. His beloved wife Susan passed away in 2015. The McLeans have two sons, James and Donald III, or Trey.

Across his active and accomplished life, McLean has carried the spirit of Forman.

“One time I was due back to school from a break but there was a huge snowstorm. I could not make it back in time,” says McLean. “I called John Forman. He said, ‘In real life, when you are expected to be somewhere, you should be there.’ I put my Mom on and he told her, ‘He needs to be here on time.’ My mother protested about driving in the snow. John said I could take a bus. He was not backing down. When I got to school, late, my privileges were reined in for a while. John did not overdo it but he impressed upon me that adult life would require planning and that I needed to learn how to take care of my responsibilities.”

John Forman taught Don McLean many things. When it comes to snow, you either build boardwalks or leave early for your destination. Overall, you do what you need to do to meet your obligations. It shows respect for yourself and those around you. It reveals character.

Across his active and accomplished life, Don McLean has carried the spirit of Forman.

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Giving The Forman community comes together in so many ways and it all ends up with students prospering through their Forman experience. I see my job as directly serving the students and helping make dreams come true.

Dreams that have been here for a long time and some that are new to the School. For some people, these “dreams come true” have been new buildings and for others it’s new programs and opportunities.

I want to thank all of you for making these dreams a reality. Support comes from our oldest alumni to our newest parents; it is a culture of paying it forward that we are all very proud of. It arrives with great care and generosity of thought and resources. For some donors, it supports the Forman of their dreams and also their memories of special times in the past. We receive estate bequests, foundation grants, leadership gifts, and the all important Annual Fund gift of continued support. All of these acts of philanthropy and kindness have an immediate impact on the Forman experience, an opportunity that more and more students are trying to take part in.

Forman is a great school today and we are always proud to show improvements on a yearly basis. We take pride in this improvement because we know we are building on a great foundation and history. Generations of parents, students, alumni, and faculty have all helped to build that foundation of excellence. It has been a team effort of care, dollars, energy, and time. It is an ongoing legacy that gets better each year with your support.

Thank you for caring, being involved, and for your leadership. Forman would not be “Forman” without your continued support. We have come a long way in the past

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ten years under Adam’s guidance and we are still building and financing our current projects. Your past support allowed us the optimism to tackle those projects and your current support will guarantee the possibility of more successful projects and programs in the future.

Please consider naming a seat or a row in the Jake Cloobeck ’16 Theater, or possibly an apartment in the beautiful new faculty townhouses behind the Peirce Dining Hall. This year, like every year, my goals continue to grow for dollars to be raised. I have decided to add an additional measurement of growth this year.

A gift of attendance, communication, dedication – connection and reconnection.

Unless you have been on campus in the last three years, you might have trouble recognizing the various campus additions. Please return to campus, attend an event or send a note – that is often the most meaningful gift anyone can give. Our true wealth and success is our alumni family and extended community! Please find some time and share your Forman memories and start making new ones!

Justin Solomon Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement 860.567.1896 justin.solomon@formanschool.org

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Margaret Zagrodzky ’18 poses with family

Sarah Kothari ’18 with her parents, Rita and Sanjay

2 0 1 8 AWA R D R E C I P I E NTS The John N. Forman Award Brendan Alexander Wilson ’18

The Julie Ripley Forman Award Sophia Hailey Gadsden ’18

The Richard G. Peirce Award Emily Grace Chandler ’18

The Peirce Merit Scholarship Award Luke William Withstandley ’21 Nia Symone Walwyn ’20 Harris Adam Goldstein ’19

The Headmaster’s Award Kseniya Andreevna Kotova ’18

The Jay W. Gilmore Award Ben Erwin Goldstein ’21

The Seniors’ Choice Award John Baird Atwood ’19

The John Rogers Reinicke Award John Brown McCarty Cheney ’18

The Avis Halsey Award Hailey Xiao Xia Strauss ’19 Henry Alexander Lautch ’19

The World Languages Award Caroline Thayer Mahan ’18

The E.D. Hale Award Julie Leone Delfino ’18

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The Ingenuity Program Award Andre Charles Mitrano ’18

The Anne R. Talcott Book Award Josephine Ann Azzara ’19

The Mark B. Perkins The Arts Award Visual: Madeline Mae Sharpless ’18 Mathematics Award Music: Stella Mae Brooks ’18 Christopher Barris King ’18 Theater: Alexandra Elizabeth Becker ’18 The English Award

Caroline Thayer Mahan ’18 The Petrek-Halloran Science Award The Athletic Award Grace Elizabeth Miller ’18 Matthew Michael Troy ’18 Thomas Walter Troy, Jr. ’18 The History and Courtney Lynn Schullery ’18 Social Sciences Award Jonathan Cayne Schneider ’18

Sophia Gadsden ’18 and her parents, Daniel and Victoria

CLAS S OF 2018 C O L L E G E AC C E PTA N C E S Acadia University American University Asnuntuck Community College Auburn University Austin College Bard College Binghamton University (Watson School of Engineering & Applied Science) Bishop’s University Boise State University Boston University Bradley University Bridgewater State University Bryant University Butler University Central Connecticut State University Champlain College (5) Chapman University Chestnut Hill College Clark University Clarkson University Colby-Sawyer College (2) College of Charleston (3) Columbia College Chicago (2) Connecticut College Curry College (12) Dean College (5) Delaware Valley University DePaul University DePauw University Drew University (3) Drexel University (2) Duquesne University Eastern Connecticut State University Elon University Endicott College (3) Fairfield University (3) Fairleigh Dickinson University (2) Florida Institute of Technology Framingham State University Franklin Pierce University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Gettysburg College Grinnell College Hartwick College (2) High Point University (6) Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University (7)

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St. Bonaventure University St. Francis Xavier University St. Lawrence University (4) Stetson University (2) Stevens Institute of Technology Stony Brook University SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY Purchase Susquehanna University (6) Syracuse University The American Musical and Dramatic Academy The George Washington University The University of Montana, Missoula The University of Arizona (3) The University of Scranton The University of Tampa Trinity College (2) University of Colorado at Boulder (2) University of Connecticut (4) University of Dayton University of Evansville University of Hartford (10) University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Mary Washington (2) University of Massachusetts Amherst (2) University of North Carolina at Asheville University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of New England University of New Hampshire (2) University of Saint Joseph University of Southern Maine University of Vermont Ursinus College Valparaiso University Wagner College Wentworth Institute of Technology (2) Western Carolina University Western Connecticut State University Western New England University (3) Westfield State University Wheaton College Wingate University Wittenberg University Wofford College (2) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2)

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The Keepers of Tradition I graduated college with a BA in Psychology and had never dreamed that Alumni Relations would be my career choice. However, my very first day on the job at Marvelwood School in 2010, I realized this was my calling.

It was my first day on the job here at Forman in September 2017 when the real change occured. I walked onto campus (which was just a couple miles down the road from where I grew up) and having overcome learning challenges myself, I knew I was home.

Alumni relations professionals play a pivotal role at their schools. Simply put: We are the keepers of tradition, we evoke nostalgia, and we bring alumni back to simpler times. While schools like all institutions must bend to modern times, we strive to help our alumni find the values and memories they cherish at their school.

I believe my role in alumni relations is all about building relationships, networking, and rekindling friendships. It’s about seeking out alumni who want to be involved, and more about getting those conversations going and building something from the ground up. This job is about utilizing your relationship building skills, your persona, and how you interact with people.

Through my conversations with alumni that span many generations, what stands out to me is the unwavering devotion alumni have to the friendships that are formed here at Forman. Our teenage years mark a time in our lives of major transformations and the friends we have during these years stay in our hearts forever. This rings especially true for boarding school friendships.

I had a feeling I was going to like working here when I first started, but didn’t realize I’d enjoy it this much. The absolute best parts of my job are making new friends with Forman alumni and getting alumni back to campus who have become somewhat disconnected for whatever the reason and having them realize how much they’ve missed the School and their friends. One of my goals this year is for alumni that are not currently engaged to start getting involved and reconnect with the Forman community. I am eager to start visiting alumni and hearing their Forman stories and experiences.

One of the biggest misperceptions about my role is that I ask people to donate money to the School.

While fundraising is always an important factor for any institution, my primary job is to raise the level of engagement and enthusiasm for Forman.

If you haven’t had the opportunity to chat with me yet, or would like to arrange a visit, please feel free to call or email me anytime to share your Forman story. I can be reached directly at 860.567.1810 or rachel.white@formanschool.org.

I am looking forward to a fantastic year!

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CLASS NOTES

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Monroe B. Scharff mbscharff@aol.com

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James Thompson was honored in Washington, D.C. at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony earlier this year and received his medal in honor of the Office of Strategic Services.

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Admission, Duncan Marshall ’67 returns to the Advancement

Richard P. Barker msb463@msn.com

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Michael Cohen ’54 860.242.2110 _____________________________

Michael Cohen has done an excellent job keeping in touch with classmates and will continue his efforts throughout the year. He will broaden his efforts and start reaching out to other classes from the 1950s as well.

After a busy year serving Forman as Interim Director of

Office as a Major Gifts Officer.

He will continue the work he started in 2015, visiting with alumni of his era, past parents,

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S. Sherman Clark Jr. shermclark@aol.com

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Last year, Joan Waxgiser Goodstein and her daughter, Laurie, walked the El Camino from Saint Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. This fantastic experience was a New York Times trip that her daughter, who represents the Times, was able to coordinate. Joan is enjoying life in a lovely retirement community and thinks of her love for Forman School often.

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and other friends of the School to strengthen and deepen their connections to Forman. While he will be traveling extensively from his home in Long Island, he will be on campus once or twice a month and will be attending major school events. _________________________ Duncan can be reached at duncan.marshall@formanschool.org or 860.567.1840.

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theater company, dramadiscovery.com.

In addition, she is starting a theater company in Colorado. She would love to hear from alumni from her era, especially Joan Schloss and James Stretch.

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Alfred C. Body Jr. skibumal43@gmail.com

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in March 2018 to visit her roommate Nancy Miller Ballen ’70. They were able to see Class Agent Debbie Gould Peterson ’66, and Peter Phillips ’65.

Sally continues to enjoy her darling granddaughter, Sierra, who will be three in August.

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Duncan L. Marshall dlmarshall@optonline.net _____________________________

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Eric Murrary ericdmu@netzero.com 610.678.8163

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Bartow S. Curtis Jr. bart_curtis65@yahoo.com Debora Gould Petersen _____________________________

Dave displays his book, Backpacking with God in our National Parks

Dave Connor says, “Classes ’64-’70 may remember me as the tall skinny guy who ran the mile in track and as a member of the Cross Country team.

All that running prepared me for what is now my 1st love, hiking.”

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Dave is a retired postal worker, living in the Lakes Region of NH. “I have a part-time job to stay busy and I still pursue my interest in weather and have kept records for the National Weather Service for 40 years while also being a storm spotter for WMUR channel 9 in Manchester, NH.” he says. “I have fond memories of my years at Forman. So many faces I remember from the classes that preceded me and relationships with those who put up with me in Beecher House during my senior year now 51 years ago.”

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Sally Taylor enjoys keeping in touch with her Forman friends and had a wonderful trip to DelRay Beach, FL

backpacking in many of the major national parks in the lower 48 states and Alaska. It’s available on Amazon.

After 12 years of writing, he has completed and published a book, chronicling 34 years of hiking and

After reaching out to fellow classmates for their 50th Reunion, Nancy Walton Marikar, Emily Vernlund DelConte, Carrie West, and Miriam Shreve received some delightful surprises as classmates contacted them to reunite.

Emily told us, “We started planning to surprise Nina Sluder Goud as a group.” On June 19th, the ladies of 1968 had a wonderful visit with Nina at her home. The ladies reminisced about times back at Forman and couldn’t believe it had been close to 50 years since they have been together. Now they are wondering….who will be surprised next?

Hunter Kissam returned for his 50th Reunion this year and enjoyed seeing the campus, spending time with classmates, and catching up with some of his former teachers that were in attendance as well.

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From top to bottom: Miriam, Nina, Carrie, Nancy, and Emily in the front

Emily DelConte was thrilled to get to see some of her classmates at the 50th year alumni reunion. She joined the Girl Scouts to be a volunteer at her granddaughters Daisy troop where she enjoys singing the girl scout song.

“Make new friends, but keep the old.

One is silver and the other gold. A circle is round, it has no end. That’s how long I want to be your friend.”

The song has taken on a new meaning to Emily, largely after reconnecting with so many Forman friends this year. “Having a common base so many years ago, I’m hoping to have some fun times in the future.” Emily has a nursing licence and is working for an over 50 caregiver agency now. Emily and her husband enjoy gardening and working on home projects together.

They also have been making honey since 2000.

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Diana Curtis Price dcprice2000@aol.com _____________________________

Cathy Santini is an Assistant Manager at a private Dressage Barn.

She graduated from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in 2014 and is also an Integrative Health Coach.

Currently Cathy is enrolled in several other courses, two of the classes are advanced and go deep into the science of nutrition.

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Peter G. M. Roberts pgmroberts@hotmail.com Kendra R. Van Pelt sassyk105@gmail.com

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of a family hotel, Olga Fancy. In September 2017, Suzanne decided to follow a dream and walk the path of St. James as a pilgrim. During her walk, she encountered heavy rain and wind and record heat. Suzanne explains, “It’s a walk no body can train for, to get to Santiago de Compostela.”

Suzanne met some amazing people on her journey and is still in touch with a fellow pilgrim, Marco from Bologna, Italy. The two walked together and have made plans in October to walk from Lisbon to Spain. Suzanne tells us she chose the St. Jean Pied de Port France walk over the mountains to Spain and recalls it being a lifechanging experience.

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Hilary Taylor hilzo@aol.com www.Merlinssilverstar.com _____________________________

Hilary Taylor continues with her business, Merlin’s Silver Star, creating handcrafted silver jewelry with 24 karat gold accents. She sells to different businesses and higher end craft shows within New England and

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Florida. Hilary bought and moved back to her childhood home in Carlisle, MA. It’s 1730s tavern and over the past few years she has taken on some ambitious projects that were needed after many years. It is once again an incredible place to live in the country outside of Boston. Hilary tells us, “It has been good to have so many old time Forman friends stop by for visits: Pat Devine ’81 with his family, Alex Peabody ’81, Michael Curley ’80, Roger Grier ’81, Kristen Nesbitt ’81, Sue Giovan ’80, James Thrasher ’82 with his family, Ello Tucker ’83 and Chuck Lohrs ’82. My door is always open for the Forman connection.”

Hilary would also like to note: “As my duty as Class Agent, I’d like to include that our classmate John DePietro ’80 lost his wife, Chris, after a few years of illness. Many of us have reached out to him and he has expressed his appreciation. Please know you continue to be in our thoughts, John.

On a brighter note, we are in the early stages of planning our 40th reunion and would love some assistance. Please let me know if you can help.”

Barbara Heuttner Stead has been happily married to her husband, Billy, for 27 years and is working with infants at various day care centers since her three children were babies. She’s been at Acme Markets for almost 20 years in customer service. Barbara’s son is 27 and graduated from California University of Pennsylvania where he excelled on the football field. Her daughter, Becky, is 25 and received a degree from Indiana

University of Pennsylvania and now works at Bio Technology. Youngest daughter, Ginny, is 23 and will be attending West Chester University in the fall and plans to study Education.

She wants to teach 2nd grade.

Nancy Natko Vernon reports to us that she has been happily married for 32 years to her husband Gregory.

She has a 24 year old daughter who is a licensed registered Vet Tech and loves working with animals. Her 19 year old son, Gregory, is entering his second year at The University of South Carolina and working towards a Chemical Engineer degree. Nancy tells us, “I am still the same just a little gray around the edges and getting through day by day. Eleven years ago I underwent triple back fusion surgery with a lumbar laminectomy (with rods and screws holding my spine in place).

The procedure failed, so I live in a wheelchair because I don’t have feeling from the waist down. I don’t let it get to me because it is what it is. I have a great support team, my family and friends. Hope to get up to Forman one of theses days! Cheers!”

Randi Ashley Charchenko has been in Seattle for the past 17 years after living in Singapore. She has three children: a 22 year-old daughter who is living and working in New York City, 20 year-old twin boys, both in college—one is at the University of Washington and the other, who has autism, is at Texas A&M. Randi tells us, “Before the boys left for college, my life was devoted to helping my son

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with autism reach his fullest potential and all looks promising for his future.” Randi is now a professional photographer specializing in nature and travel photography. You can see her work either on her Facebook photography page or her website www.

RandallHillsPhotography.com. Randi states that she will always be involved in the autism world mentoring and educating parents. Randi also tells us that she cherishes the renewal of her Forman friends through Facebook.

“Hillary Taylor has become a close friend to me and my children adore her and consider her family. We have enjoyed many visits together since our reconnection. Last spring, I was able to take an east coast trip and enjoyed seeing other Formanites Kyle Bognar ’81, Nina Bathon Early ’83, and Andrew Covert ’85! Randi tells us, “I would love to hear what others are up to from our class and from the surrounding years!”

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Andrew “Gus” Covert andrewycovert@gmail.com _____________________________

In 2010, Andrew Covert left his census job in Philadelphia, and relocated back to his beloved San Diego. He jumped started his career as a drug and alcohol counselor and worked for many years in a residential treatment

Jeffrey Bell ’85 and his wife Emma enjoy life in Hawaii

Andrew Covert ’83

center as a counselor and case manager.

In 2016, Andrew got invited back to Philadelphia for the 2020 Census and took the opportunity to move back to Philadelphia and return to his old position. Andrew says, “It is my goal to return to San Diego full-time in 2020 after census and start traveling and working part-time. My life is happy and beyond my wildest dreams. I look back on my time at Forman with many fond and teachable moments.”

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Jennie Alexandre Bono William L. Freeman freeman.will@gmail.com _____________________________

Jeffrey Bell moved from Seattle back to Hawaii in April with his wife, Emma, and joined a company called Triple B Forwarders as their COO. His oldest son, Sam (23), got into University of Hawaii’s medical school, oldest daughter, Amanda (21), just graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in Nursing, and youngest son, Adam (19), is transferring from Boise State to University of Washington. Jeffrey’s youngest daughter, Philippa (13), is going into 8th grade at Kailua Intermediate School this fall.

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After graduating from Forman nearly 30 years ago, Sean Maguire ’89 is excited to be returning to Forman to join the Advancement Team. He and his wife, Victoria, plus their three children are joining us from Boston’s North Shore. Although Sean has a history of maintaining his Forman relationships, he looks forward to connecting with a broader range of Forman families as an Advancement Officer. His personal mission is to invigorate the Forman and alumni communities and make the School widely known for its excellence.

“The campus looks more beautiful than ever. Forman has grown in so many ways but still holds true to its mission of developing the whole student.

Forman has played a part in so many lives and I want to hear the stories of those people so that we can collaborate on how we can reach even more alumni and families.” _________________________ Sean can be reached at: sean.maguire@formanschool.org or 860.567.2848.

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Karin Levinson got her start working for Steven Spielberg at Amblin Entertainment and later DreamWorks.

Karin tells us, “I have worked in the entertainment industry for 25 years as an independent producer, a visual effects producer on major motion picture films, and an entertainment marketing professional.” Karin has produced a feature documentary for HBO on The Friars Club and also worked as a Visual Effects Producer on more than 30 films ranging from Hellboy, Salt, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Reader, Crazy, Stupid, Love. and the upcoming Amazon Studios film, Life Itself.

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Sean MaGuire sean.maguire@formanschool.org Curt F. Pfannenstiehl curt.pfan@gmail.com W. David Thorn Jr. dthorn30@yahoo.com _____________________________

Sean MaGuire returned to Forman in July 2018 to join the Forman family in a different capacity he reports, “I can’t believe it’s been nearly 30 years since I graduated from Forman and

I’ve returned now with my family in tow! I bring with me my wife and our 3 children. I’ve witnessed learning differences from a parent’s perspective now and feel more passionate than ever about contributing to Forman’s success by taking a role within the Advancement and Alumni Offices — life has a funny way of bringing you full circle. I look forward to connecting with all of you Forman Alumni out there!”

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Jennifer Winkler Balzi jenrwink@gmail.com Karine Opdyke Lawrence karinelawrence@yahoo.com _____________________________

Patrick Noone is doing well and continues to enjoy his work in the music industry. Most recently he was working a live pre-tour backstage tech rehearsal for Def Leppard and Journey.

The highlight of his summer was working with Luke Bryan (performer and judge on American Idol). Patrick was involved in setting up the speaker towers and light systems for the show.

Upcoming shows include Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Kenny Chesney.

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Amy Owen Stettner aostett@hotmail.com Rob P. Tarantino rob_tarantino@ML.com Jenny Virgopia jennyvirgopia@aol.com

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Kenneth I. Deane kenneth.deane@gmail.com Kimberly B. Ertag Gilah Gersten gilahg@gmail.com Amy E. Love alove0410@comcast.net _____________________________

Gilah Gersten is a certified Dental Assistant and American Dental Assistant Association (ADAA) Fellow. She is currently working on her ADAA Masters to become a Certified Dental Hygienist to further her career in dentistry. Gilah says, “It just shows it is never too late to learn new things or pursue new interests.” Gilah travels around the world and gives back by giving people beautiful smiles and locally she volunteers with CT Mission of Mercy. Gilah continues to work and study hard and is hopeful by this time next year she will be a Registered Dental Hygienist. She looks forward to continue to educate and help people with their oral health care. Gilah continues to enjoy her role as Class Agent and is looking forward to working with fellow agents Amy Love ’93 and Kenny Dean ’93.

She welcomes classmates to contact her through email, phone, or on Facebook.

We are proud to announce that Amy Love has taken on the role of Class Agent for the Class of 1993. Amy came back for Alumni Weekend 2018 and was amazed with what the School has done. She said, “It was great to see

the campus and have all the amazing memories come back.” Amy is working as a travel agent for AAA so if anyone needs help planning a vacation, you can contact her to get some advice or perks. Amy told us she has a few travel plans for the upcoming year. She also has planted her garden and can’t wait to eat the fruits of her labor. She would love to plan a dinner somewhere with her class and other classes too.

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Christina E. Bodine-Aysseh christinabodine@msn.com Allison Herron Gsell allison_herron@hotmail.com Elizabeth G. Thomas lizgthomas@yahoo.com

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Marikay Geib marikaygeib212@msn.com Lauren Cuticelli Patton lauren@cuticelli.com Tyler Renn tylerrenn@rennwealth.com

Rebecca Valen Kintzley ’94 and her family visit Forman School

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Eric Gadsby and his wife, Sarah Kiley, are the proud parents of three year-old, Rosie, and little brother, Bram (under 1 year).

the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

May also marked his 4-year work anniversary with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) as a Bridge Engineer.

Matthew enjoy’s the work he does and the many opportunities that MassDOT provides for training and career advancement.

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Susan A. Schonfeld suzy195954@aol.com

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Last May, Matthew Bonzagni passed the Massachusetts Professional Engineering Examination. As a result, he is now a licensed Civil Engineer in

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Elizabeth A. Monroe lizmonroe@comcast.net Kevin T. Smallwood smallwkt@gmail.com

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Kathryn John Blume john.katie@gmail.com Laura Goodkind ljgoodkind@msn.com _____________________________

Laura Goodkind is currently training for US Trials in rowing this summer along with volunteering as an Athlete Ambassador for Angel City Sports and in the Companion Care Program at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital.

Clark Van Der Beken was recently promoted from Director to Vice President of Marketing at Cantina Consulting. Cantina is a Boston-based

strategic design agency focused on transforming organization’s ability to innovate, grow, and thrive. In his new role, Clark is focused on marketing strategy, brand positioning, and go-to-market strategy for the entire organization. Clark says, “I’m tasked with promoting the company’s experience in strategy, design, and development through new and proven marketing channels, tailoring a unique marketing, and brand positioning strategy in an ever-crowded tech sector.

I do that by building a high-performing marketing function across content marketing, event marketing, social, SEM, SEO, and web experience.”

Clark has a decade of experience in marketing, having produced campaigns for brands like Facebook, Chipotle, News Corp, and Pfizer.

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Ian C. Hayward ianhayward88@gmail.com _____________________________

Justin and Dayne enjoyed a visit to campus

Lindsay Callahan ’06

This past May, Lindsay Callahan finished her basic training to become a Maine State Correctional Officer and is now working in a juvenile detention center. She will also create and coach volleyball at a school that doesn’t currently have a program in place.

Lindsay told us, “I am very excited to get the ball rolling and proud of myself for all of my accomplishments.”

Jimmy Reinicke is working as a Teacher’s Assistant in New York City at the elementary school he attended as a child.

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Parker W. S. Beard pwsb87@sbcglobal.net Shannon W. Hallenbeck shannon.hallenbeck@gmail.com Audrey Stout Micca micca.audrey@gmail.com

Parker and Jesse Kopp ’06 reunite at a hockey game in Florida

Durham, North Carolina. During his downtime, Parker reports he’s “living my dream which is traveling as much as I can to different cities, to visit every NHL arena, and to see my favorite team the New York Rangers play.”

Back in March when he attended the Rangers vs. Panthers game in Sunrise, FL, he ran into fellow Forman Alum, Jesse Kopp ’06.

were amazed at how beautiful the campus looked and were completely in awe with the new Visual and Performing Arts Center and Science Center. As they toured the new facility with Alumni Coordinator, Rachel White, both commented how they wished they had an arts center like this when they were students!

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Justin W. DeCausey justindecausey@gmail.com Candice R. Earlington wacky_candy@hotmail.com

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Ms. Kelly Solk ksolk90@gmail.com _____________________________

Parker Beard is working at the Durham Convention Center in

Justin DeCausey and Dayne Price ’10 came back to Forman this May and

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marketing and comes up with creative ideas for outreach. “Attending Forman really helped me feel confident with my creative problem solving skills and I really find that it comes in handy in this business.” Kelly told us. Kelly graduated with a BA from Chapman University in Orange County were she studied English Literature and Vocal Performance. Kelly still manages to find time to write music and she developed a real love for writing creative nonfiction in college. This summer, she is reading some new music biographies to get inspired musically. Kelly still visits the East Coast for both business and pleasure.

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Cameron S. Billik csbillik@gmail.com Gretchen G. Conyers gretchc23@gmail.com

He was an asset to have in our Human Resources Department.

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James C. Clancy james.clancy17@gmail.com Lauren A. Morrow lauren.morrow1993@gmail.com Shelby L. Pierce shelby.pierce93@gmail.com Daniel S. Sotherland

Natalie R. Canterbury nataliecanterbury386@yahoo.com Grant A. Oslan grant.oslan@comcast.net Logan C. Rice logan.rice96@yahoo.com Jacob H. Sussman jacob.sussman33@gmail.com Coleman C. Walker Cole.walker1995@gmail.com _____________________________

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David R. Buckley davidb21@gmail.com Francis R. Fiore fiorefr@mx.lakeforest.edu Mark A. Malburg mmalburg@elon.edu _____________________________

Dayne J. Price dayneprice@gmail.com

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Matthew Pelow returned to Forman this year and worked in our Human Resources Department. He worked on several projects and assisted our Director with background screening for new hires and current employees.

Christopher Kelly graduated from Stetson University in DeLand, FL this past May 2018 with a degree in Studio Art and Business. He was President of the school’s surf team and worked as a lifeguard on campus.

Jake and Head of School Adam K. Man pictured after Jake’s captivating speech

Class Agent Jacob Sussman came back to campus this past spring to speak to our new families on Admissions Revisit Day. The families were inspired and impressed with Jake’s story of perseverance and determination to not let his learning differences define him or challenge him. Jake is a motivational speaker that shares his story to help others see that you can take a challenge in life, work hard, be around people that believe in you - and come out on the other side. Jake is actively working with his fellow Class Agents to spread the word about the upcoming Alumni Weekend – please contact Jake or any of the 2014 Class Agents if you are interested in attending.

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Coleman Walker, one of our 2014 Class Agents, is living in Albuquerque, NM and working in jewelry sales in Santa Fe. He recently got married on January 6, 2018 and is excited to welcome a baby this October.

We are pleased to announce that Logan Rice is the newest Class Agent for the Class of 2014. Logan has returned to campus several times over the past year to give classmates personal tours and reconnect with teachers that now have become friends. Logan is looking forward to reaching out to classmates to reconnect and is always up for coming to campus and giving a tour! He is looking forward to seeing everyone at Alumni Weekend this spring!

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Davis W. Ebbert davisebbert@yahoo.com Allison C. Herdje aherdje@gmail.com Lacey O. McCaw lmccaw03@gmail.com _____________________________

Tucker Fry has been making a name for himself in the music industry producing and performing. He tells us that he is producing with his friend and performer, Ben Howell, and they recently came out with two singles that you can find on iTunes. Search under “Ben Howell” and the songs are “Love” and “Natural.” Tucker was also excited to share that they are working on a new album and it should be released around New Years.

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Parker D. Broadnax parkerbroadnax@gmail.com

Emily C. Cross emilycross9@gmail.com

Mee Mee B. Filan filanmeemee@gmail.com

David N. Shaw davidshaw1213@gmail.com

Emma M. Forrester

Dominic L. Weir domweir@gmail.com _____________________________

Hannah Drill attended Manhattanville for one year and then transferred to Willamette University in Salem, OR. Hannah was able to shine and excel at Manhattanville giving her the ability to transfer to another university.

emma.forrester@me.com _____________________________

JT Papa will be attending Coastal Carolina in South Carolina this fall.

His father notes that the school is close to the beach with a relaxed atmosphere so he thinks it will suit him well.

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Annabelle Ford-Rippolone Sophia H. Gadsden sophiahgadsden@gmail.com Samantha J. Novick samchop1031@me.com Brendan A. Wilson brendan.wilson.a@gmail.com

The newly elected Class Agents for the Class of 2018

Alumni Class Agents Needed Class Agents are needed for the following classes: 1951 1952 1953

1955 1957 1958

1959 1962 1977

1978 1979 1988

If you are interested in reaching out to your classmates and collecting Class Notes, please contact Alumni Coordinator Rachel White at 860.567.1810 or email rachel.white@formanschool.org.

Be sure to include your full name, class year, mailing address, email address, and telephone number(s).

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Matt Thomas and his wife, Rachel, welcomed their first child together, Etta Faye, on June 26, 2018.

Jon and Meredith Davis welcomed their second child, Nathan Sullivan, on May 30, 2018.

Kerry and Ryan Conroy were married on June 16, 2018 at Waldingfield Farm in Washington, CT.

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Peter Sudarsky ’46 Peter Sudarsky, 88, of New York, NY, died peacefully Friday, January 27, 2018 in Dunedin, FL. Peter was known for his eccentric personality and generous hospitality. Born in Hartford, CT, Peter was educated at Forman School in Litchfield where he enjoyed playing the saxophone and then University of Connecticut where he wrote songs for musical theater and the football team. As a young adult, he summered on the shores of Woodmont, CT with his family where his passions for the ocean, sailing, and fishing flourished.

He was known to all on Long Island Sound as the proud captain of the Mini Mouse, which he built by hand.

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the family owned Hartford Courant and then entered the corporate world at the Superior Steel Ball Company and later Lydall, Inc., where he served on the Board of Directors. He also served on the Board of The Hartford Ballet. After directing his first film, A Child is A Wild Young Thing, he moved to New York to pursue real estate and vaccine development, swimsuit design, and ping-pong. His love of music, photography, street culture, the Bahamas, and blueberry pie was contagious and appreciated by all those around him from his neighbors on Columbus Avenue through his final days with friends in Dunedin, FL. He is survived by his beloved wife, Roseanne De Marco Sudarsky, and predeceased by his parents, John and Minerva Suisman Sudarsky, as well as brothers, Daniel and Michael Sudarsky. He leaves four

children: Julie Gross; Laura Sudarsky; Jennifer Sudarsky; and, Noah Sudarsky; and six grandchildren.

George Allison ’61 George Kay Allison, 74, was born in Lynn, MA, raised in Swampscott, MA and was the third child to Dr. Richmond Woodbury Allison and Dorothy Kay (MacLennan) Allison.

He is survived by his elder sister, Mary Jane Gilbert of Revere, MA, and predeceased by his elder brother, Richmond Woodbury Allison, Jr., of Wolfeboro, NH. George was educated at Valley Forge Academy in Valley Forge, PA as well as Forman School in Litchfield, CT. He went on to receive his B.A. from Union College in Kentucky and later his M.A. from Trinity College in CT. After college, George served in the

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After being stationed in Germany, he was honorably discharged in 1970.

George was married to Ana Lucia (Lucy) Allison in Litchfield, CT in 1969 and father to two daughters, Nicole Kay Allison of Stamford, CT and Sage Allison (Ed) Kroell of Roswell, GA. George was also the beloved grandfather of two boys, George Edward Ramon Kroell (9), and Harry Nichols Xavier Kroell (6).

George Allison had a successful 45year career at Independent Boarding and Day Schools, beginning at Forman School in Litchfield, CT where he was once a student, followed by the Knox School in St. James, NY as Assistant Headmaster. He served as Headmaster at The Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA for 24 years and then returned to his “home by the shore” as Headmaster at The Knox School in St. James, NY. George retired in 2012 to his current place of residence in Palm Coast, FL, where he became a hugely active participant in the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce and the Flagler County Education Foundation.

Ensa Cosby ’91 Ensa Cosby was born on April 8, 1973 and was raised in the state of Massachusetts​to parents, William and Camille​. She is survived by her parents, three siblings: Erika, Erinn, and Evin, husband Martin McLean,

and their child. She died on February 23, 2018 in Massachusetts.

Gabriel Wright ’89 Gabe lived in Telluride, CO with his daughter and wife, Stacey. He was a professional level backcountry snowboarder.

Jillian Lee Bradley ’89 Jillian was born in Hartford, CT on August 20 1970, daughter of Robert Olmsted of Brooklyn, CT and Janet Puryear of Marietta, GA. She was raised in Glastonbury and attended Glastonbury Public Schools and Forman School in Litchfield, CT. After high school, Jill followed her passion for animals and worked as a veterinary technician at several area animal hospitals including several emergency care hospitals. Most recently she had worked as a veterinary technician at the Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital. A devout Catholic, Jill was a parishioner of the Catholic Church of St. Ann in Marietta, GA where she helped to teach the youth in religious education.

While growing up in Glastonbury, Jill was very involved in showing horses.

After starting a family of her own, she became very involved in her children’s activities.

Jill leaves her husband, John Bradley, of Marietta, GA and five children whom she cherished Jessica, Joshua, Jacob, Jordan, and Joseph Bradley all of Marietta, GA, as well as her parents and many family and friends.

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Stuart “Randy” Browning ’70 Stuart Randall Browning, 66, of Norwalk, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 18, 2018 after a courageous struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Randy was also a skilled sailmaker who worked in several top lofts including Horizon Sails and UlmerKolius before opening his own Sono Sails in South Norwalk, CT. He was a master sailor who competed nationally and was well known in the Long Island Sound sailboat racing community.

Generous, kind, witty, and loved by friends and family, Randy enjoyed lively discussions that allowed him to share his deep knowledge of boating, music, history, literature, and politics.

He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his dear partner Elizabeth Hiden, mother Helen Ann Browning, sister Amy Browning Emmert, brother Peter Browning, niece Hannah Browning Emmert, nephew Matthew Browning, and many cousins.

Michael Ewing ’65 Steven Mattson ’70 Steve was born on November 22, 1952, in Detroit, the son of Theodore and Lilian (Perkins) Mattson and grew up in Pleasant Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James A. Mattson. Steve obtained his first undergraduate degree at Oakland University. Then at Michigan State University (MSU), he earned

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another Bachelors in Geology in 1977, a Masters of Science in Geology in 1981, and a PhD in Geology 1984, after traveling to Iceland to complete his Dissertation, “Magma Mixing in Iceland.” After a short time in academia, he moved to Las Vegas where he worked on the Yucca Mountain nuclear repository project.

He was a technical reviewer for the geological studies there and became an expert in geological risk assessment.

Steve moved to Northport, continuing to work as a consultant and senior geologist/geochemist for the Yucca Mountain project. He worked in the community as a member of the Northport Village Council (the sewer project); he raised funds for the Northport 4th of July fireworks for many years; and he organized the curling event in the Annual Northport Winter Carnival. Steve is survived by his sister, Mila (Warren) Meeks, of Columbia, Maryland; his brother, John (Janet) Mattson M.D., of Moraga, California; nephews, Derek Meeks (Karen Edwards), of Columbia, Maryland, Trevor (Kris Friesen), of Denver, Colorado, Colin (Diane Hamilton) Meeks, of Berkshire, New York, Scott Mattson, of Lisle, Illinois; niece, Jessica (Chris Jordan), of Danville, California; grand-nieces and grand-nephews, Lily, Ellie, Hilina, Corallus, Xander, Brian, Katie; cousin Douglas (Sharon) Finton, of Oakland/Northport. Steve, known as “Doc,” will be missed by his family and many friends in Northport and by others whose lives he touched.

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goddaughter, Amber Crawford, of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kathy S. Wool-Wolf ’77 Kathy was the wife of Dr. Erwin H. Wolf, II. They were married November 22, 1985 and loving parents to Natalie Judith, and Abigail Rose.

She was the daughter of Judith M. (Roller) Wool Wyomissing, and the late Dr. Arthur L. Wool. Kathy was a beautician and cosmetologist for many years. A long-time member of West Lawn United Methodist Church, she volunteered both at the church and at the downtown soup kitchen and made many dear friends. A woman of many interests and passions, she loved, as well as owned many animals, was an avid horse rider and showed horses with her daughter, Abigail. Kathy was a gifted artist, with a beautiful voice and love of music and singing. She was proud of her daughters pursuing music during their formative years. Kathy was also an excellent skier as she started at age of seven. Her grandchildren fondly called her “Moona.” Kathy was always very close to her family, especially her sisters and her mother. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Above all, she was a fun, kind-hearted, and a caring woman who always pulled for the underdog and the less fortunate.

Kathy is survived by her children, stepchildren, and many family members and friends.

JULY 1 – JULY 2 6 , 2019 Coed • Boarding & Day • Grades 7-11 The Forman School Summer Program is a four-week, coed boarding and day camp for bright students who learn differently entering grades 7-11. Students attend individualized classes, where they discover their learning styles, self-advocacy, research-proven strategies, and executive function skills. Afternoon activities include jewelry making, boat building, athletics, ropes course, theater, horseback riding, fishing, and more.

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