the boys responded in a respectful and determined manner. This Spring several members of the faculty and I attended a conference sponsored by the International Boys’ School Coalition. The topic of Dr. Adam Cox’s presentation was “Locating Significance in the Lives of Boys”. Dr. Cox shared what we witnessed firsthand on campus, namely, boys are capable of doing extraordinary things and they are eager to be asked to do things that are significant to them. Our young men demonstrated a respect for their campus, their peers and themselves as they mended what the storm had damaged. That harrowing weekend set the tone for the year as the boys worked together, often putting the needs of others before their own. The pages that follow chronicle additional examples of selfless dedication. Many members of the T-P community have engaged in notable community service activities. They include a trip to Kenya to build a school, and a trip to Guatemala to build a home. A momentous community effort, in collaboration with Westover School, culminated in a walk-a-thon Relay for Life in May – a national program that generates funds and awareness for cancer research. This meaningful event raised more than $28,000 and provided leadership opportunities for our boys. It was gratifying to watch them invest their time, energy and resources in a program greater than themselves. There were highlights this year in
Above, Cluett’s main entrance and along the quad by Hastings Dorm after the storm; below, many hands make light work as students chip in for the massive cleanup effort.
the athletic arena as the boys battled through both injury and adversity, while maintaining our standards of good sportsmanship. Several seniors signed national letters of intent and earned allleague honors. For the second year in a row Varsity Squash received a Team Sportsmanship award given by The New England Interscholastic Squash Association. Two teams were singled out by the coaches in their league for their exemplary conduct and play – JV Hockey and Varsity Lacrosse are to be congratulated for these accolades. Varsity Lacrosse also earned the team’s second largest number of wins in the School’s history under the direction of coach Nic Bell, who received the New England West Coach of the Year award. Trinity-Pawling continues to be
a respected opponent in New England Prep School athletics. Rounding out this issue is testimony from a few of our alumni who illustrate how the bonds of mutual respect and support, nurtured at Trinity-Pawling, endure well beyond graduation. Scott C. Seckel ’84 writes about his adventure rafting the Zambezi River with his friend and classmate Sacha Gedrinsky ’84 almost thirty years after graduating from T-P. Their shared friendship and experiences, which began on this campus, are another testament to the success of the School’s mission. Our students succeed when they respect themselves. Trinity-Pawling succeeds when it educates the whole boy—student, athlete, person—by opening his eyes to the opportunities that lie before him. I believe we do this well, and I am pleased to share some of our successes with you here.
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