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she’s Associate Director, Annual Fund, in Advancement. Camilla Pittman wrote to say that she is living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, “an amazing town just south of Cancun right on the Caribbean ocean. I’m working as an ESL teacher.” She also enjoys scuba diving.
2003 Adam Criscuolo sent Tom Hollinger a
photo of his latest work to be included in his thesis with the following description: “I only document works that fit into the discussion body of my proposed thesis topic. The proposed topic is, “Design through aesthetic experience: Aisthesis and the significance of domestic objects.” Here’s the first piece that I’m proud to say “fits within the framework of my proposed thesis.” The piece is titled: “Wave Stand.” It is an end table; the design is derived from the movement of an ocean wave-inspired by surfing with my brother. Materials: pink oak and extruded acrylic. Dimensions 21”H by 18”deep by 15.5” wide. Daren Daniels has been admitted to
Patrick DePeters placed first among the Bank of Tokyo runners at the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Corporate Challenge in Central Park last June. This is a world-wide series of 3.5-mile running events open to groups of employees from organizations within the business and public sectors. The JPMorgan Corporate Challenge strives to make a difference through a donation to a nonprofit organization in each host city, to be announced in July.
2006 Pat Capella finished his Masters in
Accounting at the University of Buffalo. He works for Freed Maxick & Battaglia as a Tax Staff Accountant. “I have passed three of the four parts to the CPA exam. I’m living out in Orchard Park right now, but will probably make the move to the Northtowns next summer if I am still in Buffalo.”
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Heather Bell graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies from St. Lawrence University in May 2011. She lives in Southbury and works for Brandon Dufour’s ’02 driver’s education company. Heather’s plan is to go on to graduate school in environmental studies.
Alan Bain ’55 sent along a congratulatory letter sent by Andrew Hobart’s
Paul Henne has graduated from Lake Forest
2004 Bart Conant married Carolyn B. McFee on
July 30, 2011, in Brookfield, Connecticut. A strong Gunnery contingent attended the wedding: l. to r. Nelly Simmons ’11, Cole Claiborne ’04, Justin Sherman ’04, Stephanie Conant ’06, Chas Hollinger ’04 and Phillip Hollinger ’01. The couple is living in Newtown. Having graduated from Gettysburg College with a degree in business management, Bart is a representative at Echo Bay Marina in Brookfield.
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the Massachusetts Bar and is awaiting admission to the District of Columbia Bar. He is an environmental law L.L.M. student at The George Washington University Law School. This spring he will participate in the Honors Law Internship Program at the U.S. EPA in Washington, D.C.
commanding officer, Lt. Col. Scoville Currin, in the Middle East to Andrew’s parents. Among other honors, Andrew was promoted to Senior Airman “Below-theZone” which is one of the Air Force’s most competitive acchievements. He won the Wing’s Flightline Safety Award on a base of 10,000 people and was the squadron’s Airman of the month. The Gunnery is proud of its alums.
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College with a B.A. degree in Philosophy and English Literature. Benjamin Metcalf graduated from Colby
College with a degree in English and Government in May 2011. Mike O’ Brien graduated from Hobart in the spring of 2011 and played varsity lacrosse. In the season-ending Block H Awards Dinner, Mike was honored with the William C Stiles ’’43 Memorial Award for leadership, determination and character. A two-year starter on defense, Mike switched to short-stick defensive midfielder this season. He played in every game. In his 51 career games, Mike collected 75 ground balls and caused 22 (third all-time off the field), he was a Dean’s List student and a member of Chimera, the junior class honor society, as well as being active in the Geneva, N.Y., community. Mike moved last fall to Hampton, Virginia, and accepted a job as an upper school biology teacher/ middle school geography teacher and head coach of the varsity lacrosse team at Hampton Roads Academy in Newport
8 W. Jed ’02 and Chelsea (King) Stuart 9 Bart Conant’s ’04 wedding – Pictured Nellie Simmons ’11, Cole Claiborne ’04, Justin Sherman ’04, Stephanie Conant ’06, Chas Hollinger ’04, and Philip Hollinger ’01 10 Kelley Davies ’07 in the Austrian newspaper