Trinity-Pawling Magazine: Fall 2013

SCHOOL MAGAZINE

On Top of the World

One T-P boy’s test of resilience on Africa’s highest peak

FALL 2013

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Save the Date

Events

FALL 2013 Trinity-Pawling Magazine is published by the Office of Communication for alumni, parents and friends of the School.

> April 6

Fifth Annual Sporting Clays Shoot

> April 21

Designated Headmaster’s Holiday

> May 2

Headmaster’s Circle Dinner

Director of Advancement Grayson K. Bryant, Ph.D.

> May 2-3

Trustee Meetings

> May 23

Director of Communications Connie Rafferty

Blue and Gold Dinner for Seniors

> May 24

Stepping Up

Director of Alumni Programs Chris Gillman ‘05

> May 25

Commencement

> June 12

Young Alumni Boat Cruise — Boston

> September 8

First Day of Classes

Copy Editor Maria Buteux Reade

Parents’ Weekend

> October 24-25

Reunion and Homecoming

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Officers Elizabeth P. Allen, President Archibald A. Smith III, Headmaster and Vice President Douglas E. Ebert ’64, Vice President and Treasurer Alvah O. Rock ’59, P ’87, Secretary Members Tom F. Ahrensfeld, Jr. ‘73 Yoon Keun Ane ‘05 Dianne Avlon, P ’96 James L. Bellis, Jr. ’72 Mildred Berendsen Mark J. Bottini, P ’12 Eugene O. Colley, P ’71, ’73, ’75, ’78 W. David Coughlin ’56 Geoffrey J. Fitzgerald ’02 Gregory P. Flynn, P ’10

TRUSTEES Robert M. Gardiner ’40 * David C. Genter ’80 Maurice R. Greenberg, P ’77, GP ’15 * Polly and Barry Gleichenhaus P ’14 Samuel S. Hemingway ’70 Robert G. Ix ’83 Janet Keating, P ’99 Michael A. Kovner ’58 Peter J. McCabe ’68 Maureen Miller, P ’12, ‘15 Erik K. Olstein ’86, P ’11, ’14, ‘17 Margot C. Pyle, P ’86, GP ’12, ’14 Alton W. Ray ’55, P ’01 G. Christian Roux ’73 David M. Sample ’67 Gregory A. Spore ’85, P ’13 Stuart T. Styles ’83 Victoria E. Zoellner, P ’91 *

Layout Mark Berghold P ’16, ‘18 Printing QuadGraphics Photo Credits Photo Credits: Mark Berghold P ’16, ‘18; Bob Stone Photography; Dr. John Gelinas; Chia Ming “Jimmy” Lee ‘14; Nicolle McDougal P ‘17; Pittsburgh Gazette; Connie Rafferty

> September 26-27 Trustee Meetings > October 10-11

Headmaster Archibald A. Smith III

Members of Trustee Committees Henry B. duPont IV ’86 Morton L. Fearey II ’84 David W. Hobbs ‘82 Daryl J. Rubinstein ’94 Charles E. Stewart III, P ’05, ’07 Headmaster Emeritus Phillips Smith, P ’79 *: Honorary P: Parent GP: Grandparent

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Reflections on Four Decades at T-P A Legacy of Resilience

2 HEADMASTER’S GREETING

6 A VIEW FROM THE HILL

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The Arts at Trinity-Pawling

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T-P in the World: From Connecticut to Kilimanjaro 40 IN MEMORIAM

22 Alumni Profile: Kevin McClatchy ‘81 24

18 PRIDE ATHLETICS 32 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

44 LASTING IMPRESSION

Bouncing Back: Resilience in T-P Athletics

39 Athletic Hall of Fame

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Jackson Gelinas ‘15, his father, brother and close family friends tackled Africa’s highest peak this summer. When they summited Kilimanjaro, Jackson planted the flag of Alma Mater high above the African plains.

A junior from Redding CT, Jackson is completing his second year at Trinity-Pawling.

Always an avid outsdoorsman, he has pursued his interest in camping and hiking in years prior through his involvement with the Boy Scouts of America. In this issue of the Trinity-Pawling Magazine, Jackson describes his adventures in Africa and all that went into making the trip and its successful conclusion a reality.

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“One of the most vital traits we can develop in our boys is resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversity and move forward.”

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T THE BEGINNING of each year, I like to choose a specific word to serve as the theme for the school community such as character, honor, and respect. This fall, I have asked the boys to reflect on the concept of resilience.

Teachers and students alike have built chapel talks around the idea, while teams and classes have worked it into their discussions. As a result, we have been reminded that one of the most vital traits we can develop in our boys is resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversity and move forward—to persevere in the face of daunting challenges. Our faculty and coaches strive to teach this lesson in the classroom as well as on the fields and courts. Life will always present trials; dealing with those tests ultimately shapes our character.

This issue of our magazine offers stories from faculty, students, and alumni who reflect on how they developed resilience through their time at TrinityPawling. Kevin McClatchy ’81 and Christopher DeMaria ’14 write of surmounting difficult experiences at school that prepared them for life beyond this campus. Jackson Gelinas ’15 acknowledges that the self-discipline required to summit Mount Kilimanjaro last summer has positively impacted his approach to the rigors of junior year.

We also hear from a pantheon of our esteemed coaches who embody resilience in athletics. Ned Reade, Dave Coratti, Brian Foster ’79, Bill Dunham, Greg Carpiniello, and Jim McDougal share anecdotes and words of wisdom from their unique perspective as coaches for several decades. They ponder the challenge of teaching resilience in a world of instant gratification.

Like people, institutions must be resilient to endure. Dr. Gamage founded this School because he had great faith

that with guidance, boys would evolve into confident young men. For the past 107 years, with guidance, TrinityPawling has persisted and evolved into a strong and confident school. I have been honored and humbled to serve as the School’s sixth headmaster. My predecessors Messrs. Gamage, Gamage, Shortlidge, Dann, and Smith laid the foundations and I have carried on their legacy for the last quarter century.

However, as I announced at the end of January, after 40 years at Trinity-Pawling, I will retire in June 2015.

Transition brings great opportunity for growth, and Trinity-Pawling is an exceptional school whose time has come. As we embrace the process of searching for a new headmaster, we will also reaffirm time-honored traditions and consider ways in which the School can grow in strength and stature. Liz Allen, President of the Board of Trustees, has assembled a search committee comprised of trustees, parents, and friends, representing a full century of cumulative board leadership. This team, co-chaired

by Robert Ix ’83 and Erik Olstein ’86 (also a parent of Ryan ’11, Kevon ’14, and Hunter ’17), is working closely with a preeminent executive search firm to ensure that Trinity-Pawling’s seventh headmaster will share our collective passion for the School’s tradition and vision for the future.

Trinity-Pawling is at the strongest point in her history, thanks to the work of so many, and we are poised for further greatness as we look to the future.

Thank you for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy this issue of the Trinity-Pawling Magazine.

The Headmaster Reflects on 40 Years at Trinity-Pawling Gardiner Theater Address • January 27, 2014

It was a Friday, the 27th of January when Mrs. Smith and I first set foot on the Trinity-Pawling campus. I taught my three classes at Northwood School in Lake Placid and then drove the four hours to Pawling with our two black Labradors and three month old Heidi in the back of the car.

That was 39 years ago. We had interviewed at several other schools and T-P was the last school we visited. A month or so later, I was offered a job which I quickly took because I got a $2500 raise. That was 50% of my previous salary!

We had no plan to stay forever; I was just happy to have a job at a better school.

Arch Smith as coach of JV soccer, Fall 1978; Arch with his Barstow Dorm, 1982

I still taught chemistry but also took on the college placement.

Life seemed so simple.

The Headmaster who was named Phil Smith, no relation, raised some money and we started to build Starr dorm. Back then, both student and faculty housing were in poor shape. Phil would get the blueprints from the architect and spread them out on my desk. Secretly, knowing that Mrs. Smith was pregnant with Wendy, I suggested that maybe one of the apartments could have four bedrooms. The Headmaster thought that was a stupid idea.

Wendy spent the first few years of her life in the laundry room, in a crib next to the dryer. Sometimes, we turned on the dryer to make soothing noises so she would go to sleep.

Our best years came in Starr Hall. Zandy had lots of big brothers with whom to kick a soccer ball or throw a lacrosse ball. One time we lost electricity for several days and all the boys gathered in front of our fireplace to do their homework and to stay warm.

Because of the design of the dorm, the boys and our children shared a TV room to play games. The boys in essence became part of our large family with Mrs. Smith doing as much of the work running the dorm as I did.

By the 1980s, I was Assistant Headmaster and loved that job. I was both the chief disciplinarian and the one who gave permission for everything. I liked negotiating with the students and sometimes with the faculty. I liked helping others grow, perhaps the most

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rewarding part of the job.

There were some funny times too. One night quite late when the boys were all supposed to be in bed, I walked my dogs. About halfway around the Quad, the dogs dove into the bushes probably chasing some food that a boy had thrown there. I was tired and had no patience. So I yelled, “Get out of there!” The dogs came out . . . and so did two sophomores! I had to keep a straight face and admonish them.

In 1990, I was in the fortunate position to be asked to become Headmaster when Phil Smith retired. My job was now bigger and took me away from the chemistry classroom which is probably my biggest regret. I loved watching that “eureka” moment when a student learned to balance equations, or when an experiment worked out or blew up.

As Headmaster, I now had to worry about budgets, fund raising, faculty, and buildings. I had to think about the future and develop a vision for Trinity-Pawling. I enjoy this part of my job because it is like doing a crossword puzzle in the New York Times: the pieces fit together to make some sense.

I still get to watch you grow and can share a few laughs. I try to see as many games as possible and love it when a good goal is scored or a big game is won. I love to watch your excitement. I can take satisfaction when a young teacher grows to take on a bigger job. I can be proud of how the campus From top, Assistant Headmaster, 1984-1990; the Smith Family Christmas card, 1987 (Heidi, Gay, Zandy, Wendy, Arch); speaking at commencement, 1992; Arch’s 2001 version of “instant messaging” 4

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has grown over the years. My favorite times of the day are when I can walk Lily or now Jilly around campus watching the sun rise or set over the hills.

Trinity-Pawling today is very much the same school that I came to 39 years ago, only much better. But we still believe in the importance of character. Acting with integrity, respecting others, and asking a great deal of yourself is something that Dr. Gamage believed in 107 years ago. You are learning that resilience is required to help each of us get through the long days when everything does not go our way.

Trinity-Pawling has been fortunate to have had just six Headmasters in 107 years: Dr. Gamage for 25 years, Fritz Gamage and Rap Shortlidge for a few years each, Dr. Matthew Dann for 23 years, Phil Smith for 20 years, and now me for 24 years so far. Some schools which you compete against on the athletic field have been through 16 or more Headmasters in the same time period. Consistent leadership is good for a school like TrinityPawling.

However, I do not believe in staying too long. I believe that one should go when times are good.

Smart athletes choose to retire at the top of their game. The future looks very promising for TrinityPawling. I first entered school when I was five and now 60 years later, it is time for me to graduate.

Two days ago at our trustee meeting, I told the trustees that next year would be my last. I will finally leave school with the members of the junior class, the Class of 2015.

While there are many people to

thank who have worked tirelessly on behalf of Trinity-Pawling, I want to thank Mrs. Smith most of all. Without her steady support, guidance, and help I could not have succeeded in any of my jobs over the years. When the time comes for you to choose a partner, I hope you choose one as remarkable and supportive as Mrs. Smith.

Change like this is natural in the life of a school. The future is bright for Trinity-Pawling: our programs, faculty, staff, and student body are stronger than ever.

Morale on campus is the highest I have ever seen. T-P is ready to surge forward and claim an even stronger place in the realm of education. So this is the sensible time

for a change in leadership.

Mrs. Smith and I feel very fortunate to serve you for all these years. It has been the greatest challenge, reward, and honor of my life to serve all of you and take part in the growth of so many students and faculty. Thank you for that opportunity.

—Arch Smith

Dear Trinity-Pawling Family and Friends, We are pleased to announce we have made great progress in the months following Headmaster Smith’s announcement to retire in June of 2015. We are humbled by the significance of selecting a new leader to follow in the Headmaster’s footsteps. His leadership cannot be overstated, and Trinity-Pawling’s present success can be attributed to the inspired service of both Gay and Arch throughout their 40 year history. Accordingly, the search committee has identified eight trustees with over 100 years of collective board leadership, representing parents, friends, and alumni to lead this process.

Thanks to the careful planning and vision of Board President Liz Allen and Headmaster Smith, the School finds itself with ample time to thoughtfully select Trinity-Pawling’s next leader. Our first step has been to engage one of the nation’s preeminent executive search firms, Brigham Hill Consultancy, who will advise this committee as we involve faculty, alumni, and students throughout the search process. In February, representatives from Brigham Hill visited the School and spent a great deal of time interviewing faculty and students in order to understand both the ethos and most cherished aspects of Trinity-Pawling’s transformative approach to education. We encourage the larger Trinity-Pawling family to engage in this process as well, and welcome your thoughts and comments pertaining to Trinity-Pawling’s next chapter by emailing Jessica Cockrell at jcockrell@brighamhill.com. Your insight pertaining to the ideal qualities of a candidate and the future of the School will provide important perspective throughout this process.

Undoubtedly, the search for Headmaster Smith’s successor will attract only the highest level of educators, and over the next months we look forward to identifying several candidates who share our vision for the continued success of the School. In the meantime, we will share the ongoing progress of this committee via the School’s newly designed web page. Here you will find additional updates and news throughout this important process: www.trinitypawling.org/headmastersearch.

Fides et virtus, Robert G. Ix ’83, Co-Chair, Headmaster Search Committee Erik K. Olstein ’86, P ’11, ’14, ’17 Co-Chair, Headmaster Search Committee

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A Legacy of Resilience: Lisa Garn DeMaria 1954-2011

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T WAS MY FRESHMAN year, 2009, and it was my first time away from home. I was ecstatic to start the school year and be able to live by myself. I was excited at the opportunity to make new friends, play new sports, and be able to go to school with my older brother. The transition from a New York City day school to a New England prep school was smoother than I could have hoped, 6

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and I hit the ground running— with help from my brother Luke (a Junior at the time). I had dinner with my parents in early January of my freshman year, and I remember them asking me questions about my life at T-P thus far. Things were good: I had made the varsity soccer team as a freshman as well as the varsity wrestling team. I had good marks. And my teachers filled my parents’ ears with praise.

I remember telling my parents that sending me to T-P was the best decision of their lives, and how much fun I was having. While this was very true, looking back, I realize that I had no idea of the hits life had in store, or what it would take for me to get up and keep on going. I know now that, while the accomplishments I listed for my parents were good, the most important lesson I have learned at

Facing: Luke ‘11, Matt ‘13, Andrew ‘15, Chris ‘14 and Stephen DeMaria; below, Chris ‘14 with his mother Lisa in1998.

T-P is what it takes to keep going when things go really, really bad.

Freshman year ended in a blink—and I was happy to be able to come home to NYC for a few months break. I was very pleased with my progress at T-P thus far: I had made great friends, got great grades and done very well athletically. All summer, all I did was look forward to the start of sophomore year. Isn’t that the way of things?

Just when things are running at their smoothest, things fall apart. Half way through September, my father told me that a close member of my family had become deathly ill. My mind exploded. How could such a horrible thing happen to me? I had done everything right up until that point. Why did ‘I’ deserve to be punished? It felt as if I was on top of the world one moment and in the gutter the next.

As the truth of my family member’s illness truly sank in, my grades plummeted and my overall attitude towards school and friends became dark. I struggled in most of my classes and didn’t care to seek out extra help, or even show a minute amount of interest in improving my grades. This, for the most part, startled my parents and my brothers. I remember speaking with my advisor at the time, Father Gedrick, and him sternly telling me to try and avoid all the outside “noise” and to try my best to focus on my studies. He said that if I believed in myself, I could overcome any obstacle. I instantly disregarded Father Gedrick’s comments as boring and useless—I thought I knew all. This narcissistic attitude came to a crashing halt a few months later when I found myself staring into the dark eyes of Mrs. Reade. In

the wake of violating a major school rule, I was attempting and failing to justify my actions. I found myself seeking the mercy of those I had so recently dismissed.

Mrs. Reade spoke to me for a very long time, in her office, one on one. I could sense that she took a deep interest in my success at T-P and wanted to help me get my feet back on the ground.

She said that she could “speak to me for hours upon hours, but unless you actively want to do something about your attitude, and actively take a stock in your own education, it will never change.” At that moment I had a very clear and conscious choice to make—it was either let myself be crushed by the weight of truly bad breaks and an even worse attitude, or get up, turn around, and start over. Thankfully, I chose the latter.

The following year, I refused to let anything get in the way of my success. I took the hurtful things that had come my way and I turned them into motivation.

I used those times of sadness and struggle as a way to define myself. By the end of the year I characterized myself as someone willing and able to take on new obstacles, overcome the reality of life, and use those things to both push me forward and motivate me to never give up.

In retrospect, I learned the true definition of resilience by actually experiencing it. I am thankful that T-P was right next to me when I needed it most.

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Welcome Parents!

October 18-19, 2013

Parents and families of Trinity-Pawling students were on campus to meet with teachers, enjoy presentations, and watch athletes and artists perform.

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2 Auric Enchill ’14 with Alfred and Vivian Enchill P’14 and Alec Enchill 3 Tom Erdmann ’14 and Chris Ryan ’14 with their parents, Jeff and Barbara Erdmann P’14 and William and Martha Ryan P’14 4 Louis Inghilterra ’17 and Diane Inghilterra P’17 5 Seok-Won Choi ’16, Moon Jong Choi and Eun-Young Sung P’16 6 David Nelson ’17 and Ruth Nelson P’17

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7 Carlos Ortega ’14 with cousin Luis Suarez, father Carlos, uncle Julius and friend Ricardo Garcia 8 Brett Stuhr ’15 and Ann Marie Stuhr P’15 9 Christopher Taylor ’17 with Jeff and Nancy Taylor P’17 10 Derrick Villard ’14 with Derrick and Regina Villard P’14 and Mya Villard 11 Zi Dong Wang ’17 with Xianbin Wang P’17, Jan He and Xuyang Wang P’17

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Andrew Baker, Head Prefect of the Trinity-Pawling class of 2000, returned to T-P this year as Director of Facilities. Andrew was a Geosciences major at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York and went on to work at the Joint Oceanographic Institute in Washington D.C. From 2006-2013 he worked as Vice President of Finance and Strategic Planning at Baker Sand Inc., a family-owned sand and gravel mining operation

Dutch Keel received the Edward A. Arditti ‘51 Award for Faculty Excellence during Parents Weekend. The Arditti Fellowship is awarded each year to a faculty member for his or her hard work and commitment to the students of Trinity-Pawling. Members of the faculty nominate this individual who represents the teacher who deserves this honor because of commitment to one’s craft and dedication to one’s students.

In recommending Dutch, one of his colleagues stated, “He is an engaging teacher, helping boys to love science the way he does. While in the lab during an experiment, he has been known to exclaim as if it was the big present on Christmas morning, “See this is why I love science. This is so cool!” Dutch gives copious amounts of extra help in the dorm each night and spends countless hours helping an advisee.

in Northeast Ohio. During his tenure at Baker Sand, he obtained a Masters in Business Administration from Ashland University and graduated with honors.

Andrew served as the young alumnus on the Trinity-Pawling Board of Trustees from 20082010. He also volunteered as treasurer of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Medina, Ohio from 2008-2012.

Andrew, his wife Katie, and daughter Olivia reside in Turley House.

He has the patience of Job and never seems flustered by the demands of our busy day.

– Headmaster Arch Smith

Bring home some PRIDE! Purchase a desk or tabletop replica of the Trinity-Pawling Lion for yourself or a loved one.

Artist Aaron Yount created a life-size bronze sculpture which sits in front of the new Coratti Field. He is offering a limited number of replicas available to parents and alumni for $2,500, a portion of which will be used to fund financial assistance for deserving students. This replica is the perfect gift for the recent graduate and alumni from all eras.

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by Matt Travis

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N 1998 WHEN I FIRST began high school, I was a huge sports fan. It is this fanaticism that led me to the field of play itself. I wanted to play, I use this term loosely, alongside my friends whom I admired because of their athletic skill. I was envious of them. I wished I could tackle like Adam Zanotti, shoot like Eric Devendorf, or throw out runners like Matt Rademacher. At 133 pounds dripping wet, my football coaches saw great potential in me, not as a running back, which would never work as I ran like a tortoise; not as a receiver (I had hands worse than a T-Rex), but as a defensive lineman. Needless to say, as the world’s smallest, wimpiest defensive tackle, I was hardly instilling fear in those who lined up across from me. My general approach was to avoid getting killed by opponents, yelled at by coaches, and pray to God I would 10

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never see the field. Yes, I was a duster. I was, however, able to record two career sacks, once when despite my best efforts to run away from the quarterback Aaron Willard, our middle linebacker grabbed me and tossed me at the QB for a two-yard loss, and a second time when a mighty gust of wind blew the opposing back on his rear end, and by some strange and miraculous act of luck, I was the only defensive player within a tenyard radius. At the time, I thought these two phantom tackles would be the greatest athletic achievements of my pathetic career in sports.

Fast forward to 2010. I had just finished graduate school and had been offered an exciting position at Trinity-Pawling. Life was pretty good: I just returned from a free trip to New Zealand, I had a new job, I had a wonderful girlfriend of four years and after years of

Opposite, two faithful fans, Matt’s wife Amanda and sister Katie, provide support during the 2013 NYC Marathon; left Matt receives his medal after a successful NYC Marathon finish in 2011

being a student, it seemed like I had finally reached adulthood—in all it was a pretty exciting time.

Then BAM, break up city.

Whether you are 15 or 25, getting dumped is pretty painful and around on days when I found unpleasant. As this happened, I time for a few miles. So after a wondered how would I cope with series of traditional half maramy grief? What would I do with thons, the next logical step was myself after spending four years the real thing—a full marathon. of my life dating the same perInspired largely by the challenge son? As tempting as it was, I’m of it all, and partially by a hilarinot an ice cream guy, so I wasn’t ous episode of “How I Met Your about to fill my face with HäaMother,” I decided to tackle the gen-Dazs and cry myself to sleep each night, nor was I going to sit “My general approach was in a dark room for weeks growing to avoid getting killed out a beard that would make the Boston Red Sox envious. I viewed by opponents, yelled at this break up as an opportunity. I by coaches, and pray to God had a choice to make: I could do nothing and lay in my own grief, I would never see the field.” or I could make a positive change in my life. So rather than blowing up social media with curse words and complaints, 26.2 miles of concrete glory that encompass The send nasty text messages, or eat myself into obliviNew York City Marathon. on, I started running.

Without a doubt, the prospect of running a full I think at first I ran from my problems—quite marathon was the most challenging thing I have literally. I used these runs as a chance to turn off ever tried. While college and graduate school were my brain and listen to something stimulating—not difficult, I always knew I had the appropriate skills Journey or AC/DC, but Brahms, Bach, and Menand abilities to not only finish the degree, but to delssohn…and maybe a little Katy Perry. Shortly do so at a high level. A physical test of endurance after I began running, my philosophy changed, as and athleticism was completely foreign to this 29I ran without headphones and used running as an year old high school bench warmer, and as you can opportunity to think, to plan, and to analyze situimagine, inspired significant doubt in me. Could I ations in my own life. Initially, these excursions handle the grueling five runs per week, could my began modestly, just a few miles a day. It began as body stay healthy during the five months of trainjust a healthy lifestyle change, but quickly became ing, does it make sense to run nearly 800 miles in an obsession as the three mile runs turned into five, preparation for a few hours on one Sunday mornfive mile runs turned to ten, and eventually culmiing? These questions and doubts made me realize nated in 13.1 miles on the treadmill, in the first ever one of the beauties of endurance training in that T-P Treadmill Half Marathon—probably the worst it allows you the chance to surprise yourself, and idea of all time. provides the opportunity to conquer your own selfAt first, I despised running; I ran to put myself doubt with great regularity. So despite my fears, through my own personal purgatory, but eventudespite acknowledging the insanity of the idea, I ally I grew to love it. I found that no matter how completed the training and prepared for the race. hectic my schedule was, I was less stressed, happier, I still remember that beautiful day in 2011 as if it a better teacher and generally more pleasant to be were yesterday. 48,000 excited runners gathered on F A L L 2 0 1 3 q Tr i n i t y - P a w l i n g M a g a z i n e

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Staten Island, each hopeful and each excited to win the race. Another great aspect of the marathon is that all 48,000 hopefuls can win.

Sure, not all of us can cross the tape first, but everyone has something to achieve—a new personal best, a new individual record on that course, or simply finishing the race. It is also a rare opportunity for unathletic scrubs like myself to compete with the elite of the elite. Sure I would never play basketball with Lebron or throw passes to Calvin Johnson, but I’ve run alongside Geoffrey Mutai, Meb Flemghazi, and Ryan Hall, some of the greatest distance runners in the history of the sport.

Following much pomp and circumstance, and many repetitions of “New York, New York,” the race began without a hitch and went smoothly. I crossed the five, ten and fifteen mile marks with relative ease. But then, roughly 19 miles into the race, it hit me. Quite literally HIT ME,

that thing runners affectionately call “the wall.” While running through the east side of Manhattan, I thought to myself, “I have run 19 miles, and I have seven left to go. This is the craziest thing I have ever done­—I hate myself and I am never doing this again.”

However the actual interior dialogue used far more colorful language. Right as I was considering stopping, I heard the roar of the crowd and looked up and saw thousands of chanting supporters –for those of you that don’t know, 2.5 million people line the streets to root for those running the race.

At that particular moment, those people provided such a pivotal inspiration, it literally got my legs moving again, fueling me to finish the race.

Many runners describe the greatest moment as crossing the finish line for the first time. While this was certainly rewarding, it wasn’t the high point. For me personally, it was the sound of

Sinatra’s “New York, New York” blaring at mile 22, knowing that the finish line was just two Pawling town loops away. It was this realization, this exact moment when I knew that the six months and 800 miles of training were all worth the effort—I knew that I was going to become a marathoner.

It’s funny looking back at this because 15-year-old Matt Travis would have laughed if you had told him he would run a marathon—in fact, 24-year-old Matt Travis probably would too. It’s also funny to think that running, which is now a vital element of my life, was inspired by an opportunity disguised as a nasty break up.

Remember that when something happens to you, you have a choice to make: you can dwell on it, create drama, bring others down, and eat ice cream; or you could try to make a positive adjustment in your life. If all else fails, go for a run. You may end up tackling 26.2 miles someday. n

The Boys Who Harnessed the Wind Members of Trinity-Pawling’s Robotics and Engineering Club launched their first payload into near space earlier this year. The “Taccolytes”(the group’s name pays homage to a Renaissance engineer and contemporary of DaVinci) spent several weeks planning the launch of “Resilience I”. Bearing a payload of two GoPro digital cameras, an on-board computer to record pressure, temperature, ground speed, altitude and GPS data, and a Jetsons-style flying saucer, Resilience I sailed aloft in late October before travelling over 250 miles and splashing down about 50 miles east of Wellfleet, MA. The students’ goal was to reach an 12

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altitude of 90,000 feet. “Based on our calculations of the GPS data, the distance travelled before splashdown and the freakish jet stream that day, I think we may have hit our target,” commented Peter Bi ’15. Flight Director Thomas Bao ’15 and Peter are already planning to mentor next year’s team for the launch of “Resilience II”.

The goal: 100,000 feet!

Right, “Resilience I” sails aloft over the quad; below the flight path of Resilience I

T-P thespians present As You Like It

The Trinity-Pawling Drama Society presented Shakespeare’s romantic comedy As You Like It. With wrestlers, banishment, true love, women dressed as men and men dressed as women, how could anyone not like it?

The cast included Chris Drysdale ‘15, Hunter Ray ‘14, Xander Ryman ‘14, Chris Hattar ‘14, Brandon Marmolejos ‘14, Cormac Bell ‘16, Tin Tran ‘14, Will Bosha ‘15, Desmond Hatter ‘14, Seong Bong Jeung ‘14, Taylor Seitz ‘15, Trung Le ‘16, Peter Yip ‘14, Hunter Olstein ‘17, Frankie Palmer ‘14, Nick Yawman ‘14.

STUDENT GALLERY

Clockwise from far left: Tim Wang ‘16, Campus View, oil on acetate; Ryan Hall ‘14, Collage of a Cezanne still life; Bryan Cahill ‘15, abstract monochromatic oil paiting; Derek Nguyen ‘15, Still Life of Bottles with white pencil and graphite; Avery Johnson ‘17 Campus View, watercolor; Gary Kim ’15, Still Life with Wrapped Candies, conté crayon

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UT ONE FOOT IN FRONT of the other, that’s all you have to do.

Then repeat thousands of times.

It takes thousands and thousands of small steps to scale a mountain, and each step grows increasingly difficult when that ascent goes by the name of Mount Kilimanjaro.

On June 15, 2013, Jackson Gelinas ’15 set out with his father and older brother to begin their trek up Africa’s highest peak. Accompanying them were five other friends from their hometown of Redding, Connecticut. Jackson turned 17 that day, making him the youngest in the group. This budding mountaineer has hiked since age eight with his Boy Scout troop, venturing to glaciers in Alaska and mountains in Switzerland. However, this was the first major expedition the Gelinas family had attempted. A large team of guides, porters, and cooks travelled with the eight hikers as support staff. Most popular was the head guide prophetically named “Good Luck.”

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the world, ranking right behind Mount Everest in Tibet and Mount McKinley in Alaska. Prominence in mountaineering terms means overall change in elevation from sea level to summit. Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, rises to a majestic 19,341 feet. Hikers can tackle the summit via several routes; the Gelinas party travelled via the Lemosho Route, considered the most scenic approach for its rugged beauty.

The Lemosho trail covers approximately 42 miles from the starting gate to Uhuru Peak, known as the “roof of Africa.” The trek is designed to take eight days total, with seven days dedicated to ascending the mountain along a winding ridge while the final descent can be completed in one day. Spreading the hike over a week helps combat the dreaded altitude sickness. By the time they reach the summit, the hikers have acclimated themselves to the altitude, and at that point, they simply want the most direct path down the mountain.

The hike started in the rainforest, and the men wore tee shirts in the comfortable 70 degree tempera-

ture. However, as the elevation increased, the temperature dropped and layers of clothing were added.

The group covered between four and ten miles, steadily ascending 2,000 to 4,000 feet each day. For comparison, keep in mind that mountains in our Northeast rarely exceed 4,000 feet. By the time one reaches Kilimanjaro’s peak, 19,000 feet above sea level, the lungs can hold only half the amount of air capacity. Imagine doing the most grueling physical workout with only one lung. Or as Tom McCoy ’03 who had made the same climb once said, “It was like running a marathon and trying to breathe through a cocktail straw.”

The hungry hikers ate well, digging in to eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables, bacon, coffee, tea, and juices. Grueling hikes called for serious carbo-loading: pasta, pasta, pasta with butter and cheese, bread, biscuits, cookies. Of course, all this food had to be carried up the mountain on the backs of the porters and prepared at mountainside camps by the crew of cooks.

Climbing Kilimanjaro presents myriad challenges. Altitude sickness poses a genuine threat, regardless of one’s physical condition. Many serious athletes can fall victim to the disease which comes on suddenly. Symptoms range from severe headaches and disorientation to vomiting and diarrhea. One member of their party, a college football player, suffered altitude sickness on the second day and had to quit the journey.

Hydration is essential and hikers are supposed to drink at least three liters of water each day. Jackson hedged his bets and consumed nearly twice that amount. Malaria is also a threat at the lower elevations.

The rugged, barren terrain proved treacherous as well. The route traversed cliffs and craters, glaciers and ridgelines. The trail frequently crossed fields of broken slate.

Imagine walking in heavy boots across sliding piles of busted plates. If you slip and fall, you shred your knees on the razorsharp edges. Moreover, at 13,000 to 15,000 feet, the air was dangerously thin, and to further compound the situation, the men were immersed in dense cloud cover and couldn’t see beyond twenty feet in any direction. Jackson remembered, “The wind picked up and the temperature dropped well below freezing. Since we had no traction on the slate, we couldn’t even use our hiking poles, so we had to rely on our hands. Fortunately we had leather gloves. That section of the hike took four hours, an eternity.”

One of the overnight camping spots was basically shelves, or hollows, carved out of the slate side of the mountain. “I had to get up and go to the bathroom but since I had only a thin ledge surrounding me, I decided to wait till morning.

One false step could have sent me down the mountain, plunging to my death.”

The men slept in two-person tents, maintaining their warmth in negative 20 degree sleeping bags on top of foam pads and air mattresses. They slept in hats, long johns, several shirts, down jackets

“Well, if I could climb Kilimanjaro, then I’m pretty sure I can finish my homework each night.”

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and hiking pants. During the hikes, they layered themselves in windproof hiking and snow pants, gaiters, thick soled leather boots.

Porters carried large expedition

bags weighing about thirty-five pounds and loaded with sleeping gear, clothes, and toiletries, while the hikers carried their own day packs filled with about five liters of water, extra hats, sunglasses, gloves, first aid kits, trail food.

Jackson recalled, “My dad made me bring this vinyl banner he had ordered with the T-P logo. The whole way up, I thought it was kind of annoying because every ounce in my pack mattered, but when I got to the summit and had my picture taken with the banner, I thought it was pretty cool.”

“Summiting the mountain was the most physically and mentally demanding thing I have ever done.”

The group aimed for the summit on June 21, the solstice. “We woke at midnight and began the trek to the summit. I’ve never seen such an enormous moon: it was ten times bigger than usual, and extremely bright. So even though we were hiking in the middle of the night, it was like twilight with the moon lighting up the snow all around us.” They hiked for seven hours, reaching Uruhu Peak at 7 AM. Jackson reminisced, “I

was exhausted. We had standard time. “Our basically hiked for the energy returned past twenty hours. I as we descended was existing on barely the mountain and three hours sleep. We dropped in altitude. were hiking across We could breathe mixed terrain of snow more normally and ice, dirt and stone. again.”

I was pretty miserJackson has done able. I stumbled a few some soul-searching times and wanted to in the six months give up. But I could see that have elapsed the peak ahead of me, since the momenand that famous green tous excursion. “I “Congratulations!” sign had wondered if beckoned. I told myself, I would be tough “You came all this way enough to complete to Africa – you can’t quit the journey. I had now. So I kept putting to overcome a lot of one foot in front of the self-doubt. I didn’t other. And soon, well, think the trip would more like an hour later, be so challenging, I reached the top.” but I have gained inJackson admitted, “I credible respect for wanted to break into the mountain and tears and fall on my for the guides and knees. It was the most porters who climb it “Summiting the mountain incredibly rewarding regularly. One of our moment—Thank God, was the most physically guides has hiked it we made it!” However, 130 times!!” and mentally demanding the group spent only Did the experiten minutes on the roof ence change him in thing I have ever done.” of Africa. “There was any ways? Jackson so little air! We were laughed. “Well, if I freezing cold, the sun was blinding, and yeah, we could climb Kilimanjaro, then I’m pretty sure I can were happy, but we also wanted to get back down finish my homework each night.” He added, “This the mountain.” So after the obligatory photos, they trek helped me realize that I can successfully tackle turned and headed back down to their final campsite, any challenge, physical or mental. Only 50% of the their last night on the mountain. people who attempt Kilimanjaro successfully reach The descent traverses nearly 5,000 feet and takes the summit. People can—and do—die along the way. between four and six hours. Buoyed by a restorative It can be that dangerous. But making it to the top night’s sleep and elated from reaching the summit, gave me confidence in myself.”

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Pride Athletics Fall Sports Season

waning minutes, but a turnover and two scores saw Avon prevail Varsity Football (3-5) 30-19. The team travelled to The season began with a seriLoomis to face a perennially tough ous buzz as the team would enjoy opponent in the Pelicans. The the beauty of the new David N. Loomis defense was stout, holding Coratti turf field. After a few days a potent Pride attack to 14 points across the street in a warm preand saddling them with a second season, the team hit the turf and loss. The next game saw the field realized something quickly—it dedication, Homecoming and Reretains heat! Pre-season went union, and a visit from the Rhinos smoothly and hopes were high of Taft. All present witnessed hisfor the first contest witnessing the tory as the Pride dominated Taft Pride hosting Avon. The Pride was 61-48. The following Friday night in a position to tie the game in the the team traveled to Greenwich

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Athletes Honored

At the conclusion of each athletic season, students and faculty gather in the Gardiner Theater to honor Varsity Athletes. Coaches and captains speak about team accomplishments, and certain student-athletes receive awards for their outstanding contributions.

As is tradition, these awards are followed by the Athletic Banquet in Scully Hall.

for Friday night lights versus the Brunswick Bruins. After a decent start the Pride defense struggled to contain a potent Bruin attack and lost 44-14 to an eventual Bowl team. The team rebounded with a record setting 78-48 win at home on the turf over Hotchkiss and a 42-21 drubbing of Berkshire to even the record at 3-3. Next came the Crimson Knights of Salisbury for the first game under the lights on Coratti field. The Pride battled to tie the game 34-34 in the last minute, and could have won it

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Ironman Award: Brad Lois ‘14

Annual Award: Carlos Ortega ‘14

were the ensuing PAT not blocked.

After allowing a quick TD the Pride took control, but a dropped pass in the end zone on fourth down ruined the terrific comeback.

The Pride concluded the season on a cold night under the lights at Kent. They played passionate football, but came up a little short 26-21. Coach LaFontaine reflected on the hard work and dedication of the senior class who lead this solid team very effectively. After the season, Frankie Palmer ’14 earned All Erickson Conference and All New

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McCabe Award: Billy Bauckham ‘14

Annual Award: Harrison Dunne-Polite ‘15

England recognition for special teams (kicker), Gabe Dansereau ’14 earned All New England and All Erickson recognition for defense, while Joe Letizia ’14 and Chris Hattar ’14 both earned All Erickson recognition for offense.

JV Football (3-3) Varsity Soccer (4-13-1) This season the Trinity Pawling Soccer team faced adversity with numerous injuries to key players. After a promising preseason,

Left, Joe Letizia ‘14 breaks through the Taft defense; below, Yohann Assouramou ‘15 at Coratti turf field

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Annual Award: Chris Hattar ‘14

Gatchell Sportsmanship Award: Zef Vataj ‘14

which witnessed a solid win over St. Luke’s on a 90-degree day, the team opened with a win against Greens Farm Academy 3-1. The team then faced the perennial top five teams in New England: Worcester, Loomis, Choate, Brunswick, and Berkshire, losing each match. The boys battled hard in these contests, but second-half lapses undermined them each day. One moral victory was a quick score against Berkshire in the first minute, this against a

Special Teams MVP: Frankie Palmer ‘14

team that had only given up three goals in 10 games. Holding Loomis and Taft scoreless for 60 minutes, and being tied 1-1 against a Kent team until the 80th minute, a team with 11 wins entering the game, were positive signs of improvement and progress, which would turn into a positive conclusion to the season. The highlight of the season was certainly a convincing 4-1 win over the best Salisbury team in ten years. Goals seemed to come easily from that

Co-MVPs Offense: Rashaan Miller ‘14, Joe Letizia ‘14

point on as the boys scored five more times in the remaining two games. Three members from the squad earned New England honors, as Brad Lois ’14 was chosen to WNEPSSA and NEPSAC’s all star teams, Goalkeeper Carlos Ortega ’14 was chosen to NEPSAC’s all-star team, and Yohann Assouramou ’15 was selected to play in the NEPSAC’s Junior allstar game.

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MVP Defense: Gabe Dansereau ‘14

Cross Country (5-6) The Trinity-Pawling Harriers flirted with a winning season this fall. The season commenced with a remarkably strong performance in the “boys school classic” and victories over Salisbury and Avon.

Harrison Dunne-Polite ’15 lead the charge and Will Estony ’17 established himself as a freshman force. The next victory came over Canterbury, while Taft and Choate remained Founders League stalwarts and bested the

Lineman of the Year: Justin Douglas ‘14

Pride. Billy Bauckham ’14 had a great race and began to emerge as a leader on and off the course.

Millbrook was handled with ease at home and Johnny Coughlin ’14 made one of his contributions to the varsity campaign and finished in the top seven. The boys secured one additional victory at Kent against Berkshire, but lost to Kent. As the season progressed, injuries and lack of depth resulted in losses to Hotchkiss, Loomis, and Brunswick. League and

regional championships yielded personal bests, but no podium finishes. Chris Taylor ’17, Luke Jorgensen ’16, Felix MarcotteHetu ’15, Chris Nolan ‘15, Robert Jacoby ’15, and Kevon Olstein ’14 all scored varsity points. It must be noted that the core of the 2013 XC team was Captain AJ Beckwith ’14. His tenacity, maturity, and leadership compelled the boys to success far more than any coaching or talent. n

T-P harriers jostle for position in a meet against Millbrook.

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Gabe Dansereau Dansereau (DE), of Montreal, Canada, signed a National Letter of Intent with Merrimack College. Gabe is a 6’, 220-pound explosive defensive end. He has been a two-year starter for the Pride. This season Gabe recorded a team high 37 tackles (18 of them solo), and had a team high seven sacks. Dansereau made All Erickson Conference and All New England for the 2013 season.

Weston Butcher Weston Butcher is a midfielder from Severna Park, Maryland.

At Trinity-Pawling, Weston is a member of the Key Club and he is also a member of the soccer and wrestling programs.

Weston has played club lacrosse for the Maryland Rough Riders. He signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Penn State University where he will play for Coach Jeff Tambroni.

Derrick Villard Villard (RB/LB), of Cromwell, CT signed a National Letter of Intent with Merrimack College. The 6’ 1’’ athletic Villard plays both sides of the ball. As running back he rushed for 632 yards, scoring seven TD’s. Villard also had 70 receiving yards, for one touchdown. On the defensive side of the ball, Derrick recorded 15 tackles, including one sack and one interception.

Zef Vataj Vataj (C), of Wingdale, NY signed a National Letter of Intent with Saint Anselm College. Zef is a 6’ 2’’, 270-pound center. Vataj also served as team captain for the 2013 season. A three-year starter for the Pride, Zef has done a terrific job leading T-P to success.

Coach Webber, Coach LaFontaine, Headmaster Arch Smith, Derek Villard, Justin Douglas, Zef Vataj, Gabe Dansereau, Associate Headmaster Dave Coratti, Coach Richards

Justin Douglas Douglas (DT), of Poughkeepsie, NY signed a National Letter of Intent with Central Connecticut State University. Justin is a 6’3”, 300-pound defensive lineman who contributed to the success of the Pride defense. During the 2013 season, Douglas recorded 33 tackles (18 of them solo), and added one sack. His size and explosiveness made it difficult for opponents to stop him.

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Joey Candon Joey Candon is a defenseman from Long Beach, New York. At Trinity-Pawling, Joey is in the Documentary Club and is also a member of the wrestling program. Joey has played club lacrosse for FLG and the New England Storm and he committed to Stevenson University where he will play for Coach Paul Cantabene.

Auric Enchill Auric Enchill is a midfielder from Pittsfield, Massachusetts. At Trinity-Pawling, Auric is a proctor, a member of the Documentary Club and is also a member of the basketball program.

Auric has played club lacrosse for New England Select and he has committed to Tufts University where he will play for Coach Mike Daly.

Josh Freilich Josh Freilich is a midfielder from Worcester, Massachusetts. At Trinity-Pawling, Josh is a proctor, a member of Student Senate and the Key Club. In addition, Josh is also a member of the soccer and squash programs. Josh has played club lacrosse for IAS Select and the New England Storm, and he has verbally committed to Union College where he will play for Coach Paul Wehrum.

Ben Gleichenhaus Ben Gleichenhaus is a goalie from Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. At Trinity-Pawling, Ben is a proctor, a member of Relay for Life, the Documentary Club and the Student Senate.

In addition, Ben is also a member of the squash program. Ben has played club lacrosse for Denver Elite and he signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Jacksonville University where he will play for coach Guy Van Arsdale.

Mark Lisitano Mark Lisitano is a defenseman from Guilford, Connecticut. At Trinity-Pawling, Mark is a member of the Cheese Club and Key Club, and is also a member of the wrestling program.

Mark has played club lacrosse for the Connecticut Bulldogs.

Mark has recently been accepted at Lynchburg College where he will play lacrosse for Coach Steve Koudelka.

the Long Island Express and the New England Storm and he signed a National Letter of Intent to attend St. John’s University where he will play for Coach Jason Miller.

Zach Tuell Zach Tuell is a goalie from Haymarket, Virginia. At TrinityPawling, Zach is a proctor, a member of Student Senate and the Key Club, and is also a member of the wrestling program.

Zach has played club lacrosse for Blackwolf Elite and has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend High Point University where he will play for Coach Jon Torpey.

Left to right: Coach Henry, Josh Freilich, Weston Butcher, Ben Gleichenhaus, Tom Stackpole, Auric Enchill, Mark Listitano, Joey Candon, Alex Moeser, Zach Tuell, Ryan Monahan, Dustin Vitagliano, Coach Hoffman, Melvin Riddick, Coach Bell

Alex Moeser Alex Moeser is a midfielder from Old Greenwich, Connecticut.

At Trinity-Pawling, Alex is a proctor, he is in the Documentary Club, and he is also a member of the soccer and squash programs. Alex has played club lacrosse for the Connecticut Chargers and he signed a National letter of Intent to attend Hofstra University where he will play for coach Seth Tierney.

Ryan Monahan Ryan Monahan is a defenseman from Brookfield, Connecticut.

At Trinity-Pawling, Ryan is our varsity lacrosse captain, while also serving as a Dean’s Assistant, and a member of the Documentary Club. In addition, Ryan is a member of the soccer program. Ryan has played club lacrosse for the Connecticut Hurricanes and he has committed to Bowdoin College where he will play for Coach Jason Archbell.

Melvin Riddick III Melvin Riddick is a midfielder from Woodbury, Connecticut. At Trinity-Pawling, Melvin is a member of the Documentary club and a member of the basketball program. Melvin has played club lacrosse for Progression and the Connecticut Bulldogs and has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Bryant University where he will play for coach Mike Pressler.

Dustin Vitagliano Dustin Vitagliano is an attackman from Hanover, Massachusetts. At Trinity-Pawling, Dustin is in the Documentary Club and is a member of the hockey program. Dustin has played club lacrosse for the Top Gun Fighting Clams and has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Drexel University where he will play for coach Brian Voelker.

BASEBALL Stephen Octave Stephen Octave ‘14, New Windsor, NY, signed a letter of intent with Franklin Pierce University to play baseball next year. Stephen, an athletic catcher with a strong throwing arm, Stephen Octave ‘14 has surprisingly good with brother Kedeem ‘12 speed for a catcher which enables him to play defensive positions if needed. At the plate, Stephen hits to all fields with power and will be placed somewhere in the middle of the line up for TrinityPawling. He is expected to be a very productive offensive player. At T-P, Stephen is also a member of the basketball program.

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B uncing Back Resilience in T-P Athletics

Call it determination, grit, persistence, patience. These traits have been inculcated by six legendary coaches named Coratti, Reade, Foster, Carpiniello, Dunham, and McDougal. For more than two decades, these men have held their student-athletes, and themselves, to the highest standards of sportsmanship. Most importantly, they still get out on the field, ice, court, and mat, demonstrating a love for the sport and earning the respect of the young men they coach.

At the end of the winter term, I had the pleasure of interviewing these lions of T-P athletics. I asked each coach to discuss the concept of resilience: how they coached it and where they saw it reflected in their teams. What struck me was their passion, dedication and genuine love of the sports these men have coached for decades.

Not surprisingly, they infuse this enthusiasm and commitment into their players. Here are some highlights from the interviews.

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Brian Foster spent a postgraduate year in 1979 and was a standout hockey player. After coaching at the college level in the mid 1980s, Foster returned to his alma mater in 1987 to coach and teach math. He became Athletic Director in 2001 upon Miles Hubbard’s retirement.

“It’s great to work with guys who can persevere and achieve athletic and academic goals no one thought possible.”

Brian Foster ’79 (Varsity Hockey 1987 – 2010)

“We are coaching resilience all the time. Coaches have to remain positive and not give up on the kids. T-P kids rarely quit. It’s a reflection of the quality of our kids, and of the coaches who do stick with them and don’t let them give up.

What keeps me going? We all played sports in college and are natural competitors. Coaching is a venue that allows us to remain competitive and stay connected to a sport we love.

One of the most memorable examples of resilience came in the week following Andrew Einstein’s death in December 2008. The entire school loved him. He was a lacrosse guy, ran cross country, and was managing JV hockey at the time. He was friends with everyone. Hockey had to play at

the Avon tournament a few days after Andrew’s passing. Somehow, the team dug deep and played the best hockey of the year, and made it to the finals of the tournament.

We’ve rarely made it to the finals.

The guys clearly dedicated that tournament to honor the spirit of Andrew.

Another year, we lost 11 games in a row, then came back to win 5 of the last 7 games. The team could have easily given up or shut down, but they pulled together and fought their way back. That’s resilience.

How do I handle disappointments? Beer! Honestly, you just learn to simmer down over time.

It’s definitely easier for me to get over a loss or a bad game now that I’m not the head coach. For Hubbard, a loss was a three day event. (He’ll kill me when he reads that one, Foster added.) For me, I would stew on it for a while and then move on. I couldn’t dwell on a loss because I needed to get the team’s morale back up the next day.

Standout athletes over my time include Jamie Parker ’01, Mike Ayers ’99, Kevin Emore ’99, Mike MacDonald ’11. It’s great to work with guys like that who can persevere and achieve athletic and academic goals no one thought possible.

As coaches, we teach resilience by encouraging the kids, working and talking with them, modeling what you want them to see.”

around to succeeding and solving their own problems.

Disappointments? I don’t get fussed about win-loss records.

However, I do get disappointed with poor or unsportsmanlike behavior.

Smashing a racquet at the end of the match is far worse for me than the fact that a boy lost a match.

What have I taught that boy if I allow his emotional outburst to go “I try to get the kids to unchecked?

Most resilient players? Over this believe in themselves many years, I’ve had so many! In squash, it was Chris Fennell ’03. and not give up He never played squash before on them.”

T-P, languished on JV for two years, then barely made varsity. He Ned Reade wasn’t a standout player talent-wise, (Varsity Squash, 1975-2011, but when he went to Kenyon, he Varsity Soccer 1977-1999) initiated a squash program at the college, became a player-coach.

After a combined 57 years as head coach He then went on to be an assistant of varsity soccer and squash, Reade coach at the University of Rochester “graduated” to 3rd soccer and JV squash while he earned his M.B.A. there. where he has found great joy in introRochester was one of the top college ducing younger players to those sports. programs in the country! Chris still Sportsmanship, patience and encourage- plays squash today at the Union ment remain his hallmarks.

Club and comes back to our squash alumni reunion every winter. He is “If you remind the team they’re a perfect example of persistence and improving, they begin to believe it resilience. and want to work harder to prove What keeps me going? Watching themselves. I constantly let my kids learn a sport and enjoy it. I try teams, and individual players, know to make the experience fun. I can how much improvement they’ve see my impact as a coach more on made. You don’t give up on the the lower team levels because these team. If you give up on them as a kids come with a limited skill set and coach, they’ll give up on themselves thus can experience greater growth as players.” potential. I wasn’t teaching throwDave Coughlin ’56 was a revered ins on varsity soccer, or the forehand soccer coach at Hotchkiss. He used rail to varsity squash players. to say that you approach coaching I also play the sport every day with like you approach teaching: you the kids! I may not be the fastest, but have a curriculum, a syllabus. You it’s important for the kids to see me teach these strategies, those skills. As as an adult out there on the field or players improve, and strategic opcourt having fun and working hard.” tions broaden, they generally come F A L L 2 0 1 3 q Tr i n i t y - P a w l i n g M a g a z i n e

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“The boys know I’m passionate and enthusiastic, that I care deeply.

Let’s just say I love them loudly.”

Greg Carpiniello (Varsity Cross Country 1994-present)

Readers may not realize that Carp never ran cross country until September 1992 when Miles Hubbard told this new teacher he would serve as Mark Thompson’s assistant coach.

At that point, Carp weighed 215 pounds and had a full head of hair, the antithesis of the “scary bald runner man” we all know today. Carp embodies resilience in all that he undertakes.

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But Loomis gave us a beat-down.

For the boys, maintaining that undefeated record was paramount, so the Loomis loss was devastating. As a coach, I had to find that delicate balance of dressing them down because they didn’t run as they should have, as they could have. But the team felt bad and I knew it. Over the course of the following week, the boys stepped up, beat Brunswick, won Founders League, and came in 4th overall in New Englands. The team could have folded after the Loomis loss and gone into a downward spiral but they didn’t. That’s resilience.

That was the only time in my twenty years as head coach that we won Founders League.

How do I train resilience? I create a mantra. Convince the kids with a common message. “You’re not too tired. You think you’re tired, but you’re not.” We also talk about distinguishing between hurt and pain. Yeah, it hurts, but is it pain? Pain is a medical issue. Hurt is a mental condition. (Author’s note: Carp knows something about pain. During a pre-season morning run last September, he took a wrong step and broke not only his ankle but a bone in his leg. Once mobile enough to use crutches, he still coached the team—on crutches.)

Coaching is like fishing. You throw out the line and never know what you’re going to get. There’s hope every time you cast that line.

When you begin each season, you

never know who is out there. Jamie Parker ’01 showed up to practice as a freshman. He came because Foster told him we had the shortest practice. Parker made himself into a sub-18 minute miler. He became a two year captain. Never ran cross country before.

Jamie had a great first two years, then he bottomed out. Didn’t come back in shape his junior year despite being captain. He ended up dropping to JV but the kids wanted him to maintain his captaincy. Running JV was pretty humbling. But Jamie continued to lead and dealt with the reality of watching his teammates surpass him. He vowed not to let down his peers again. They re-elected him as captain senior year. He came back in the best shape and ran top seven all season. That’s resilience.

What do I love about cross country? You can’t blame anyone but yourself. You ran either fast or slow. Can’t blame the officials, your teammates, or the course. It’s you vs. you.

When asked to explain his “vociferous style” of encouraging his athletes to run harder, Carp smiled almost sheepishly. “The boys know I’m passionate and enthusiastic, that I care deeply. Let’s just say I love them loudly.”

We as coaches have to be resilient in all that we do. Kids watch our every move. If they see a crack in our resilience, they’ll give up and quit. “My coach quit, so I’ll quit.”

Fletcher-DeNovellis ’07 and Rob Damon ’06. That team had kids who pushed each other and held one another to high standards. Rob Damon’s punishing personal efforts inspired his peers. Mike Waller ’11 and Mitch Bottini ’12 set high standards for themselves and their teammates. Alex “As athletes engage in de Roulet ’04 was desperate more tournament play to be a 100 meter guy but he within their sports, they just wasn’t fast enough. So he view stand-alone games shifted and became an awedifferently. They have some quarter-miler. Watching so many more games in Ryan Olstein ’11 and Jared a schedule. Each game Masarek ’11 choose to run may not be as important track so they could become “To coach resilience, because of sheer numbetter cross country runners. you have to let the boy fail, bers, therefore a loss All these guys were able to is not as devastating. face adversity, didn’t quit, learn from that experience, It sometimes matters came back after a defeat and and then help him learn whether a boy views tried to improve. Their work how to improve.” the sport in which he ethic carried them through is competing as his even more than their talent. “main” sport. If it’s his To coach resilience, you Jim McDougal main sport, he prepares have to let the boy fail, learn (Varsity Track and Field 1995-present) accordingly and invests from that experience, and then that much more. If he help him learn how to imidentifies himself with that main I deal with disappointments by prove. Keep talking them through sport, he may take the loss a bit talking with my peers who coach the failure and then guide them to harder. similar sports. Cross country, wres- the steps necessary to succeed.

Why do I keep coming back? I tling, squash­—these are all teachAdversity becomes the grist that want to watch kids grow and over- ing programs. Kids can enter T-P inspires the commitment to succome challenges. It’s cool to watch and pick up these sports and have a cess.” a kid develop or feed a passion for crack at varsity. They can progress a sport he loves. My interest varsignificantly. Coaches can help ies according to the kids’ level of each other. I talk a lot with Bill interest and commitment. It’s easy Dunham because of the similarities and fun to coach a group of kids of coaching wrestling and running who care. Practice becomes fun, sports. not a chore, when you have a core Standouts? My spring 2006 group of kids who care. track and field team with Justin Jim McDougal is T-P’s expert on running, thanks to his collegiate years on championship cross country and track teams. In addition to coaching track, he serves as Greg Carpiniello’s long-time assistant cross country coach.

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anything for T-P. He wrestled through injuries and frustration, but always did so with class. He expected and demanded the best of himself, his teammates, and of his coaches. Rob Damon was a master of understatement. He was simply the best. He dominated three sports in his one year here, but never bragged or boasted. In“Training for resilience is more stead, he made everyone better. challenging today than it was in Even when he learned that he the past. Athletes, and students was just a few days too old to in general, expect there to be an be eligible for nationals, he was easy fix. As a result, a coach has to resilient and did not allow that to instruct them how to be resilient get him down. He drove the team and to face adversity so that they to a championship instead. Fican overcome the challenges that nally Nick Crispinelli ’09 was they will encounter. resilient. He did not win a single At the beginning of each pracdual meet his freshman year. He tice, I challenge each boy to do came back the next year and was something better today than he did competitive. The following two before. By setting tangible goals, years he was a finalist in the New they can accomplish something Englands. each day. That teaches resilience I’ve had great years here because over the course of an otherwise so many boys have been willing trying season, and it helps to reto take chances, to try something duce the unending cycle of ups and new, and to believe in our prodowns that otherwise exist. gram. Wrestling wins at T-P beWinning is no longer the drivcause the boys are resilient. They ing force for me. I am motivated survive, endure, and overcome. to instruct our student-athletes in Boys who have never stepped on a lessons of discipline, pride, and mat before walking onto our camteamwork that will enable them to pus have left champions. Amazing find success throughout their lives. results often come to those who I believe that having class in both stay. Even for old coaches who winning and losing is essential. refuse to go away.”

The most important thing is to be able to look in the mirror with self-respect after having finished one’s job on the field, mat, course, rink, or court.

Kyle Palmer ’08 and Rob Damon ’06 demonstrated tremendous resilience throughout their careers. Kyle would do Although best known for his contributions to the wrestling program, Bill Dunham is T-P’s most versatile coach, with lengthy stints coaching varsity soccer, baseball, and even golf.

This willingness and ability to coach a multitude of sports reflects Bill’s utterly selfless character and devotion to Trinity-Pawling.

“The most important thing is to be able look in the mirror with self-respect after having finished one’s job on the field, mat, course, rink, or court.”

Bill Dunham (Varsity Wrestling 2004-present)

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tling my team’s mantra was “Pain is temporary and Pride is forever.”

Not just physical pain, but coming back from adversity.

Memorable seasons? Wrestling team 1995. 12 out of 14 starters had never wrestled before. We went 5-9, my only losing season over 20 years. However, they improved every week. The core of that group was part of the 38 match winning streak from 1996-1998.

Two football games against old rival Canterbury. One in the 1990’s and one in 2004. Both games we “Football teaches were down by two scores with less great lessons than five minutes to go and came and mirrors back to win in the last 30 seconds.

What keeps me inspired and life’s challenges.” committed? Hearing from graduates who were on my teams and Dave Coratti seeing how well they are doing.

(Varsity Football 1987-2012, The lessons of character, responVarsity Wrestling 1984-2004) sibility, hard work and resilience have helped them all in life. That’s Dave Coratti, aka “The Legend,” is much more important than wins one of T-P’s most respected football and losses. My goal was to get each and wrestling coaches. To recognize athlete to grow as a person. his contributions, the Dave Coratti That being said, I take losses Varsity Club was created in November hard. However, I realized early in 2012, in which donations are split my coaching career that I had to between the annual fund and the bounce back from the disappointathletic program. ment of a loss quickly because I need to convey resilience and “We convey resilience by emcoming back from adversity to my phasizing the “team” concept and players. Fortunately for me, my playing for each other. We emfamily would always be there to phasize that overcoming adversity help me get through some of the in the classroom or the athletic tough losses. fields helps you handle adversity in Players like Sean Hennessy ’91 life. You need to be persistent and and Greg Hayden ’98 made sacrirelentless while the lesser person fices as quarterbacks, taking a beatwould back away. Challenges in ing at times but always displaying life always confront us and it is grit and pride. Steve Dora ’89 was our response that will define us as an undersized running back and individuals and as a team. In wrestook a lot of hits every game. These

guys battled back from adversity and inspired their teammates.

Paul Mancuso ’06 played for me for four years. His determination as a player and leader helped us to have an undefeated season in 2005 and our first New England Class A Championship. He was also a great wrestler.

Shayne Skov ’09 was always resilient, a team leader. In his senior year, he had a partial break in his ankle and played through the pain.

Shayne went on to earn Erickson Conference Offensive MVP Honors.

Nam Kyu Kang ’97 and Ralph Fedele ’04 were resilient wrestlers, real competitors. Both were great team captains. All of the Sullivan brothers! (Tim ’94, Bryan ’98, Matt ’04, Dennis ’07). Joe Califano ’99 was one of the most resilient two sport guys I have ever coached, ready to respond to any challenge.

However, the most special part of my career was coaching my son (Chris ’08) for four years. Even when injured, he would not miss a game, and more importantly, practice time. He was the only player that I have coached that earned the Most Valuable Player in the Erickson Conference. Along with his fellow captains Tommy Jacobs ’08 and Mark Mancuso ’08, Chris helped lead us to our second New England Championship in 2007.

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10th Annual Trinity-Pawling Golf Outing, October 7, 2013

Thanks to host Bruce Ferguson ’87, over 50 golfers had the pleasure of playing the venerable Wee Burn Country Club golf course on a blustery fall day last October to celebrate 10 years of Trinity-Pawling Golf and the Miles H. Hubbard ’57 Scholarship Fund.

Clockwise from top left: David Tyree ’88, Walt Hauser ‘96, Andy Baker ’00, Erik Kaeyer; John Baylis ‘87, Grayson Bryant, Bill Keating ‘87, Bruce Ferguson ‘87; Doug McHale P’19 putts for par; Bruce Mayer ’64, Tag Demment ‘64, Dave Jollin ‘64, Doug Ebert ‘64

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Battle of the (Head) Prefects

Pride Football, faculty and friends gathered at West Point’s Michie Stadium to watch former Head Prefects Drew Hennessy ‘11 (Army) and Shayne Skov ‘09 (Stanford) battle on the gridiron as the Army Black Knights hosted the Stanford Cardinal, September 13, 2014. (Final Score: Stanford 34, Army 20.)

Give yourself something to celebrate!

Alumni Lacrosse May 17, 2014

4:30 pm – Alumni Game • 7:00 pm – Varsity vs. Kent

Please RSVP to Chris Gillman ’05 cgillman@trinitypawling.org or 845-855-4829.

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Beyond My Expectations

by Grayson Bryant

“In October, when they asked me to throw out the first pitch, I was nervous,” says Kevin McClatchy ’81, former owner and CEO of the Pittsburgh Pirates and present chairman of the board of the McClatchy Group, publisher of the The Sacramento Bee and The Miami Herald. “Number one, I wasn’t sure if there was any bitterness from the fans, because [the Pirates] didn’t win while I was President. Put that on top of my coming out, and being the first owner in Major League Baseball to do so, to say that I was nervous when I went out to the mound to throw that first pitch….”

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evin McClatchy grew up in San Francisco and arrived at TrinityPawling in the 9th grade. His first days at Trinity-Pawling were a bit of a transition from his Bay Area upbringing. “I came from a pretty liberal, California school—the type of school where you call the teachers by their first names. I remember my first class at T-P when I addressed my teacher—I called her Ann.” He laughs. “Of course, at T-P, her name was Ms. Conger.

So, there were some adjustments.”

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Kevin McClatchy ’81 throws out the first pitch before a National League Division Series game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

travel across the country to attend Trinity-Pawling. Kevin struggled with a learning disability, and he felt that the School’s language program, then led by long-time faculty members Carol and Ted Kneeland, would provide the curriculum to help him find success in the classroom. “Looking back on it now, it’s not as if I knew that T-P was going to be something that would help build the foundation for the rest of my life. There were always challenges. You build resilience.” In his time at T-P, Kevin was impressed with the dedication of the faculty, a few of whom still teach at the School. “Ned Reade…

I probably had no skill set in any of his classes except throwing clay.”

Of the current Headmaster? “I will say that chemistry was not my strong suit…but Arch was very patient with me.”

The work Kevin put into the Language Program would eventually prove to be fundamental for his future success. “Had I not gone back and tackled the learning disability, I would never be in the place I am today.” He continues, “T-P gave me the comfort level to not only acknowledge that there was something to overcome, but also the structure to fix what needed to be fixed.” Soon, the success he experienced as a result of the Language Program began to build upon itself. “When you realize you can keep up, it builds a layer of character and accomplishment that you can use later in life. When you F A L L 2 0 1 3 q Tr i n i t y - P a w l i n g M a g a z i n e

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2012 interview with the New York Times’ Frank Bruni, he discussed his sexuality for the first time in the media. “I made a decision to come out in the New York Times not only for myself, but it also for all of the younger people out there.”

“In many aspects, there are stereotypes about what you Pirates owner Bob Nutting and Kevin McClatchy ’81 talk before a game. can or can’t do in this world as face another obstacle, you can look back and say, ‘I’ve a gay man. To me, it was an important decision to overcome a learning disability.’ It is a strength that come out because there are kids all over who are gay you build.” and playing sports. Kids need to know that there are The character he developed at T-P would continue other athletes who have been there before and that to serve Kevin well in his life. When he was in his they are not alone.” early twenties, he made a phone call to Fred AnderIn the year since Kevin’s interview, life has changed son, then the owner of the minor league Modesto A’s, significantly for him and his partner, Jack Basilone. and told him that he thought he was making misKevin is no longer formally working in the sports takes. Mr. Anderson was amused and invited Kevin arena, and both he and Jack are spending the majorto describe, in detail, the totality of his business ity of their time on their personal philanthropic and mistakes. Kevin began consulting with Mr. Anderson entrepreneurial interests. Although Kevin maintains and, three months later, was asked to assume the role a relatively low profile, he has found that his opinof President of the organization. Soon, Mr. Anderions and advice are in high demand these days. “I’m son pushed Kevin to begin an ultimately unsuccessa little bit more of spokesman than I thought I would ful campaign to purchase the Oakland A’s. “That’s be. I’ve tried to be selective about it, and I don’t want where the Trinity-Pawling connection comes into to overdo it. I want to do it when it counts.” play. My former roommate, Dan Rooney ’81, called The city of Pittsburgh and the Pirates are likewise me and suggested that I should make an offer on the reluctant to let Kevin fade into the background. This Pirates.” Kevin heeded his former roommate’s advice past fall, the Pirates earned their first playoff berth and his group of investors was ultimately successin 21 years. Kevin was personally invited by team ful in acquiring the Pirates in 1996, making him the owner Bob Nutting to throw out the ceremonial first youngest owner in major league baseball history pitch. In many ways, it was a redemptive moment for at the age of 33. For 11 years, Kevin served as the Kevin. “When I was on the field, it was as if everyCEO, managing general manager, and de facto pubthing was good with me. It was good with the fans. lic face of the organization. During his tenure, Kevin And it was good with the city of Pittsburgh. The opworked tirelessly to keep the franchise in Pittsburgh portunity to throw out the first pitch that night was and built one of the nation’s most beautiful sports beyond my expectations.” venues, PNC Park. In PNC Park, Pittsburgh has When he was on the field at PNC Park, Kevin perhaps the league’s best ballpark, which has in many couldn’t help but notice the fans’ cheers for him. ways become a powerful symbol for Pittsburgh’s “The reaction couldn’t have been better. A standing recent civic success. ovation from 40,000 people? It was sort of a reaffirAfter leaving the Pirates in 2007, Kevin began to mation that all of the work and the stress was worth think about the next chapter of his life, which has it.” recently become much more public. In a September It was an indeed an extraordinary moment. n 34

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Boston Reception • December 2, 2013 In early December, Peggy and Phil Haughey ’53 graciously hosted a lovely reception at the Harvard Club to kick off the holiday season. Over sixty alumni, guests, faculty and staff attended. From left to right: Charles Sticka ‘52 and Phil Haughey ‘53; Mark Smith ‘79 and Arch Smith; Phil Haughey ‘53 and Andy Rickert ‘81; Arch Smith with Terry Ray ‘55, P’01 and Mark Smith ‘79; Dave Jollin ‘64 and Phil Haughey ‘53; Noah Weitzman ‘09 and Alex Caron ‘09; Slade Mead and Jon Shore ‘86; Kathleen and Rob Ix ‘83, Katherine and Adam Dilly ‘99

New York Reception • December 10, 2013 Over sixty alumni, guests, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the holidays at a wonderful party at the Union Club in New York, generously hosted by Jean Doyen de Montaillou and Michael Kovner ’58. From left to right: Chris Gillman ‘05 and Michael Kovner ‘58; T-P Alumni Ambassadors; Betsy and Bruce Huffine ‘58; Ned Reade, Kate and Elliott Smith ‘67; Grayson Bryant, David Tyree ‘88, Andy Rickert ’81 and Emily Bell; Eric Drath ‘88 and Ian Sears ‘88; Miles Hubbard ‘57 with Marcia and Jeff Meighan ‘57, P’01, P’06; Tom Miller ‘15 and Maureen Miller P’12, P’15; Bret Livingston ‘88 and Ned Reade

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Over the weekend of October 4-5, 2013, alumni from near and far traveled back to campus for two days of fun activities and great camaraderie. Alumni and guests attended a student panel discussion where current students were asked questions about life at T-P and stories were shared by alumni in the audience. The traditional Alumni Memorial Service in the All Saints’ Chapel was well-attended and meaningful. For many it was the first opportunity to see the new Coratti turf field in action as the T-P Pride steamrolled Taft 61-48. The classes ending in 3 and 8 were especially recognized and with attendance by alumni from other classes, we made T-P history—it was the best attended Reunion Weekend ever recorded! In fact, the reunion classes raised over $173,000. Well done ’3s and ’8s!

From top left: Fritz Weeman ’63; members of the Class of 1978; Jean Doyen de Montaillou, Peter Schreckinger ’78, Michael Kovner ’58; Dick Hilmer ‘73, Trustee Tom Ahrensfeld ’73, Arch Smith; Polly and Bruce Gillie ’63; Trustee Chris Roux ’73, Tom Ahrensfeld ’73, Grayson Bryant; Steve Ross ’80, Francee Quinlan ’81, Andy Rickert ’81; Jon Leonard ’83 Hall of Fame Inductee, Arch Smith, Brian Foster ’79; Student Panel; Alumni Ambassadors; the Phil Haughey ’53 Family; members of the Class of 2008; Andy Rickert ’81, Trustee Rob Ix ’83, Francee Quinlan ’81; 1987 Cross Country Team Hall of Fame Induction: Brian Stone ’88, Chris Black ’88, Richard Kelley ’88, Marc Schwarz ’88, Arch Smith; members of the Class of 1968

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A Transformational Gift—Dedication of the David N. Coratti Field

The new turf field was dedicated during halftime of the Varsity Football game vs. Taft. Headmaster Arch Smith began, “Today I have the opportunity to recognize and honor three of the most influential leaders in Trinity-Pawling’s unique history. Dave Coratti, and the people who made this field a reality, Marlynn and Bill Scully ’57.”

The field was named in honor of Associate Headmaster and longtime Varsity Football Coach Dave Coratti who completed his tenure as Head Coach in November 2012 after 26 years. Mr. Smith continued, “No coach has done more for Trinity-Pawling over the years than David Coratti. And no one has done more for Trinity-Pawling than Bill and Marlynn Scully.

On behalf of all of us, I would like to thank Dave and the Scullys for their leadership, vision and service. You have all transformed this School for the better.”

Dave concluded the ceremony with the following, “This has been an incredible journey for me. We have had some winning seasons and some losing seasons records-wise. However, as I have been fielding phone calls and emails from former players over the course of the past few weeks, we talk about what they are doing now and how their growth at Trinity-Pawling on the football field, the classroom and the dormitory greatly shaped their lives. I am gratified to hear how well they are doing, and that makes all of the seasons winning seasons.”

Philip C. Haughey ’53 House Dedicated The dedication of the Philip C. Haughey ‘53 House commenced the weekend’s celebrations, honoring esteemed members of our Alumni Community who have made meaningful contributions to the School, as students and as alumni. Haughey House is the residence of Josh Collins ‘95 and his family. Mr. Smith thanked Marlynn and Bill Scully ’57 for their generous contributions to Trinity-Pawling and Mr. Haughey ’53 for his loyal support of the School over many years. Mr. Haughey, who was on campus celebrating his 60th Reunion, was one of the first to be inducted into TrinityPawling’s Athletic Hall of Fame. While at Trinity-Pawling Mr. Haughey played three Varsity sports—football, basketball and baseball. He captained football and basketball, was a Prefect and Vice President of the student council. Follow-

ing T-P, he had a brilliant career at Harvard and then as President of the Haughey Companies, a real estate development firm.

Commemorative and Memorial Tree Program Trinity-Pawling’s Commemorative and Memorial Tree Program serves to fund additional specimen trees and shrubs for the Trinity-Pawling School Arboretum. This program has been established to provide the School’s alumni, parents and friends a way to gift a tree in honor of a special person or an event.

For more information go to www.trinitypawling.org/trees or call Andrea Rickert ’81, 845-855-4877.

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Jon J. Leonard ’83 Inducted October 5, 2013

1972—1973 Varsity Tennis Teams Inducted October 5, 2013 Over the course of two years, the 1972 and 1973 Trinity-Pawling Varsity Tennis Teams had two perfect seasons, winning a total of 21 matches, led by Head Coach Walt Adams.

1972 — Left to right: Manager Henri H. Lehren ’72, Harrison W. Straley ’74, Thomas F. Ahrensfeld, Jr. ’73, Jeffrey A. Kronemeyer ’73, James W. Hilmer ’75, Richard H. Hilmer ’73, Peter A. Felske ’72, Coach Adams

Student at Trinity-Pawling 1979-1983 • Varsity Captain of three sports: Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse • MVP Hockey 1983 • Head Prefect • Named “Best Athlete” in senior poll • Attended Bowdoin College • Named ECAC Rookie of the Year in 1984 • Named All – New England defenseman in 1985, 1986, 1987 at Bowdoin • Earned All – American Honors in Hockey 1985, 1986, 1987 at Bowdoin • Captain of Hockey team in 1987 • Competed in three seasons of Varsity Lacrosse at Bowdoin • Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1987 • Signed with Vita Hasten, Professional Sweden League • Ten year professional career (25 goals, 42 assists) • One son named Desmond • Works as a computer consultant.

1973 — Left to right: Coach Adams, James W. Hilmer ’75, Richard H. Hilmer ’73, Gary W. Squires ’75, Jeffrey A. Kronemeyer ’73, Thomas F. Ahrensfeld, Jr. ’73, Harrison W. Straley ’74

1987 Varsity Cross Country Team Inducted October 5, 2013

The 1987 Trinity-Pawling Varsity Cross Country Team compiled one of its most successful records in the fall of 1987. Coached by Cliff Mark, the Cross Country Team finished 12-0 in the regular season. “The season’s undefeated record of 12-0 illustrates the closeness, dedication, and intensity that the team displayed throughout the season.” The team finished second out of 17 at the Canterbury Invitational and finished third out of 20 at New Englands.

Front row: William J. Bosanko ’88, Christopher M. Black ’88, Richard D. Kelley ’88 (Captain), Ian F. Boote ’89 (Captain), Marc A. Schwarz ’88, Stephen D. Hall, Jr. ’88, Daniel F. Beins ’88, Brian R. Stone ’88. Back row: Anthony D. Gates ’89, Benjamin C. Savage ’89, Jedediah Palmer ’89, Charles B. Atwill II ’88, Jeffrey K. Hartman ’89, Dylan T. Netter ’91, David F. Taylor ’90, Christopher L. Skelly ’89, Paul A. Miranda ’90, Peter Benyo ’89, Scott B. Galloway ’90, Daniel W. Scott IV ’91, Philip A. Norkeliunas ’89 F A L L 2 0 1 3 q Tr i n i t y - P a w l i n g M a g a z i n e

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Charles J. Alexander, Jr. ’42, of Osprey, Florida, died September 6, 2013 peacefully at his home nine days shy of his 90th birthday.

He was born September 15, 1923 in New York City. He was the son of the late Charles J. Alexander Sr. and Helen (Hussey) Gilbert. After graduating from The Pawling School, Charlie attended Wesleyan University before the advent of World War ll. A veteran of the war, Alexander served with distinction in the United States Navy from 1941-1945 on the prisoner and troop-carrying vessel the USS LeJeune. Charles was the owner and CEO of the family textile company at first under his father and then as Crown Woolen Mills, Charles Alexander Design Studios and Alexander/Barloe. He was a well-known designer and colorist who was very much respected and loved in the textile industry.

Clarence Dunn Jr., MD ’49, died at age 83 at his home in Southport, NC on December 28, 2012. A graduate of Hamilton College and ex-Navy fighter pilot, he did his residency training in orthopedic surgery in the St. Luke’sRoosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, where he practiced throughout his career. He settled in Southport, NC upon retirement and spent his time golfing, visiting family and friends, and enjoying his peaceful environment.

Richard Clinedinst ’51, died peacefully at home in Basking Ridge, NJ on August 3, 2013.

He was 82. Mr. Clinedinst attended Syracuse University and ultimately received his BS Degree from Clark University in 1956. Mr. Clinedinst worked with Scoville Manufacturing and Phelps Dodge Copper before beginning his real estate career in 1969. He retired in 1995. He was a member of Hilltop Presbyterian Church in Mendham.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ann Merritt Clinedinst.

Marion “Sonny” W. Lewis III ’42, 90, died November 30, 2012 at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville, KY. He was Founder and former President of Lewis Industrial Supply Co. and a member of Calvary Episcopal Church, a life member of Juniper Club and a member of Louisville Country Club. Survivors include his two daughters, Lindsey Brooks and Lloyd T. Daniels ’53, a life-long Ann Tyler Lewis-Berra. Also survived resident of Pawlby four grandchildren, Elizabeth ing, passed away Brooks Baunach, Scott Ashton Gallapeacefully at his her, Kelly Ann Payne (Michael Scott) home on Januand Michael Tyler Berra; and three ary 7, 2014. Born great-grandchildren, Walden Chase in Danbury, CT Baunach, Casten Brooks Baunach on December and Riley Ann Payne.

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the son of the late Charles R. and Gwendolyn (Thomas) Daniels.

On August 9, 1969 he married Genevieve “Jeanie” Chilcutt, who survives him at home. Lloyd attended Trinity-Pawling from the eighth grade until he graduated in 1953, and graduated from Nichols College in Massachusetts. Lloyd worked in quality control at Lumelite in Pawling for many years, and later in landscape maintenance at the Peale Center in Pawling. He was a past member of the Pawling Fire Department and the Pawling Lion’s Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother C. Ross Daniels and his wife Fayne and his sister Gweneth Berkley, all of Pawling.

Elmer Van Wagner Jr. ’53, a lifelong resident of Hyde Park, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on, June 25, 2013 at the Baptist Home at Brookmeade in Rhinebeck. Born August 22, 1935 in Poughkeepsie, Elmer was the son of the late Elmer Van Wagner, Sr. and Caroline Golden Van Wagner. While at Trinity-Pawling he played Varsity Football and Ice Hockey. In 1958 he graduated from of Hobart College where he was a member of Theta Delta Chi Fraternity. Elmer was the President/Owner for over 50 years of Van Wagner Bard Builders, Inc. a general contracting business for residential homes, and also of Van Wagner Realty, a real estate development business.

Elmer was a member of the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce for

more than 40 years and on the Board of Directors for 30 years, having taken an interest in the development issues of Hyde Park.

Elmer is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth and their three children, Elmer Van Wagner III ’80 and wife, Cathleen, Mary Kuhar and husband, Mark, and Kyle Van Wagner ’83 and wife, Caroline; and seven grandchildren.

Andrew McClary Fisher ’55, husband of Marcia Childs Fisher, died July 27, 2013 at his home in Santee, SC. Andrew was born February 6, 1935 in Hartford, CT, where he lived most of his life. After graduating from Trinity-Pawling he attended Nichols College in Dudley, MA. He served two years in the U.S. Army from July, 1957 to June, 1959 in Augsburg, Germany with an Honorable Discharge. He also served four years as a Sergeant in the local reserve unit. He lived in Southern Vermont for 25 years with his beloved wife where he was a Comptroller of G.S Precision for many years and was a Town Auditor for 10 years and Treasurer of St. Mary’s In The Mountains Episcopal Church.

After moving South, he and his wife restored and operated the Magnolia Inn with a partner in Pinehurst, NC. His uncle was the first Editor of Sports Illustrated Magazine which gave him the privilege of going to Yankee Stadium as a young man. He is survived by his wife; one brother, Henry H. Fisher ’52.

Paul O. Benson ’58, 73, died in his home in Tucson, Arizona, June 30, 2013.

He was born January 21, 1940, in Buffalo, New York. Following Trinity-Pawling, he attended the University of Utah, Salt Lake City and served in the Army. He was a retired photojournalist, whose work with McGraw-Hill and Creative Communications Services/PR took him to London, England, and throughout the United States. In the 1990’s he earned his private pilot’s license and certified as a private pilot flight instructor. His involvement in the aviation community earned him a Master Instructor designation from the National Association of Flight Instructors. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, motorcycles were Paul’s preferred mode of transportation until he was 65.

He was one of the first motorcycle safety instructors certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and taught motorcycle safety in New York with the late Gaspar Trama, Jr. Paul was a painter and cartoonist. His cards, paintings, and political cartoons are testimony to his talents and unique view of the world. Following a stroke in 2005, Paul became active in the aphasia community in Maywood, New Jersey and Tucson, Arizona, where he and his wife moved in 2007. His post-stroke determination demonstrated to all that life is always worth living. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Eileen Erickson; a brother, John; a sister, Stephany (Creamer); and beloved relatives and extended family.

Bruce C. Guthrie ’58, husband of 48 years to Dale Ehlinger Guthrie of North Haven, CT passed away at his home surrounded by his family on June 25, 2013. Father of Susan (David) Duncan, Robert (Jennifer) Guthrie; grandfather of Kate and Will Guthrie of Phoenix, AZ. He was born in New Haven on January 18, 1940 a son of the late William W. and Janis Peix Guthrie. Sr. and graduated from Hamden H.S. in 1957 and Quinnipiac College in 1964. Bruce was a long time employee of Readers Digest as a sales director working in Rochester, N.Y.C., Detroit, Los Angeles, returning to North Haven in 1987 prior to retiring in 1995. He was a member of the New Haven Country Club since 1987 and served as Club President in 1999. He also was a member of the Brooklawn C.C., Wallingford C.C. and Lake Wales C.C. in FL. In addition he was a board member of the CT State Golf Assoc. since 1996 and was President in 2004, a member of the U.S.G.A. serving on the Regional Affairs Committee since 1998, and he was a member of the New England Golf Assoc. since 1998 and was President in 2009-2010.

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partment, and served as a constable the entire time of over 30 years right up until his recent death.

Most saw him in that role during town elections as he oversaw the ballot box. In later years, Jack was a regular attendee at activities with fellow senior citizens in town.

2005, Menzies helped launch the American Logistics Aid Network, or ALAN, an organization comprised of hundreds of transportation and logistics businesses that provide support services to disaster relief agencies. He was ALAN’s first president.

John T. Menzies III ’64, a Baltimore warehousJohn M. Haight ’61, of Blanding executive ford, MA died who turned his unexpectedly, logistics talents yet peacefully, to global disasin his sleep at ter relief, helphome on July ing hundreds 31, 2013 at the of thousands age of 71. Born of people survive in the wake of in New York, earthquakes and hurricanes, died N.Y., he was the son of the late August 17. He was 69. Menzies Wilson Haight and Isabelle (Adie) was fatally injured in an accident Haight. He is survived by his on his own property in Arnold, brother, David and wife, Barbara; Md., August 16, when a hillside his sister, Katherine and husband, cable car system connecting his Peter; nephew, Alex and niece, house and a private boat dock on Becky and their families. Jack was a the Severn River failed. For nearly graduate of Nichols College where three decades, Menzies served as he earned a Bachelor’s degree in chairman of the Terminal Corp. forestry. He served his country in in Baltimore, expanding revenue the Army where he was stationed at the family business tenfold, acin Korea. Jack’s main employment cording to its website. The comin the Blandford area was as the pany, founded in 1893, operates Assistant Farm Manager for BlueTerminal Transportation Services. berry Joe Kuznicki and his famMenzies and his brother, Scott ily’s Blandford Brand Blueberries. ’69, bought the company from his Perhaps best known locally for his father and uncle in 1984. He was service and dedication to the town an active member of the Maryland of Blandford, he worked for the Chamber of Commerce and past town and was a willing volunteer in chair of the Maryland Chapter of numerous capacities. This included the American Red Cross. Menzies assisting the Water Department, will be best remembered, however, assisting the Dog Officer, and, for his work connecting transpormost importantly, serving as a tation and logistics companies with police officer. He started in 1981 as relief agencies to deliver media special officer, retired as sergeant cal, food and other humanitarian after 17 years, returned later as a supplies to the victims of natural special officer to help out the dedisasters around the globe. In

Jonathan E. Pettit ’70, died peacefully with his family at his side on August 19, 2013 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle at the age of 61 after battling appendiceal cancer for more than two years. Jon was born in Princeton, NJ on March 29, 1952, the fourth child of William Dutton Pettit Sr. and Carole Helene Earle. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Braun Pettit of Bainbridge Island, WA, and his three daughters, Kate Estelle Pettit, Emily Elisabeth Haines, and Margaret Earle Kizer. Jon also leaves behind his 93-year old father, William Dutton Pettit Sr. Jon worked at the DLR Group, a national architecture and engineering firm, rising to the position of managing principal over a 36-year career. His talent lay in the ability to mentor those with whom he worked. Following his gradudation from Trinity-Pawling, Jon attended Princeton University and University of Washington. Jon did everything with energy and a boyish love of play. He enjoyed golfing at Wing Point or Tumble Creek with his friends and fly fishing in the rivers of Washington and Montana. Family was allimportant to Jon. Nothing meant

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Robert T. Murray III ’87, of Newtown passed away January 7, 2014 at Bethel Arthur F. Jenkins ’81, former Healthcare Cenowner of a home ter after a long improvement and courageous and construction battle with ALS. company, died He was born on January 11, 2014 June 17, 1968 in Providence, RI. of pancreatitis at Bobby was an avid sport fan playShore Medical ing Little League baseball and Pop Center in Somers Warner football which became his Point, N.J. He was 51. The son of love. He was captain of the NewT. Courtenay Jenkins Jr., owner of town High School football team the Falls Road Corp., and Muffie in 1985 earning the Newtown Bee Jenkins, Arthur Foster Jenkins Defensive MVP Award, went on was born in Baltimore and raised to a postgraduate year at Trinityin Glyndon on his grandfather’s Pawling where he was captain of the farm, which was known as Foster’s football team and earned the MVP Mushroom Farm. Mr. Jenkins award. He finished his football attended Gilman School and career at Washington & Jefferson graduated in 1981 from TrinityCollege. After being diagnosed with Pawling. He attended Washington ALS, in 2005, Bobby went on to College and Towson University. volunteer in various clinical trials He was the founder and owner at the Lou Gehrig Foundation at of Jenkins Enterprises, a home Columbian Presbyterian Hospital in improvement and construction New York City, developed an ALS company, which he operated until Support Group at Bethel Healthretiring in 2001, family memcare and was the President of the bers said. An outdoorsman, Mr. Patient Advocacy and President of Jenkins, who lived in Dover, Pa., Resident Council at Bethel Healthenjoyed fishing, and bird and skeet care. Bob was also was an active shooting. In addition to his broth- participant on the staff interviewer, Mr. Jenkins is survived by his ing panels at Bethel Healthcare. wife of twelve years, the former He received various awards for his Carolyn Vastola; a daughter, Alex- determination and heroic behavior andra Jenkins, 11; another broth- while battling this disease including er, Henry H. Jenkins of Glyndon; the Spirit of Planetree, Caregiver a sister, Pattie Jenkins-Dillon of of the Year Award in 2009 at Bethel St. Lucia in the Caribbean; and Healthcare and the 2012 7th annual many nieces and nephews.

Hope and Dreams, Robin Arnold Humanitarian Award presented by the National MDA for all of his hard work and dedication to increasing awareness and fighting for a cure by supporting such charities as ALS Family Charitable more to him than a quiet chat with a family member on the patio overlooking Blakely Harbor.

Foundation, Voices for Joanie, ALS Association, and Augie’s Quest.

David G. Erdmann, died accidentally on October 7 while pursuing his passion, fly fishing, on his favorite pond in Winter Park, FL. He was 69 years old and for the past 29 years served as Dean of Admission and Enrollment at Rollins College. Born in Cranford, NJ, he graduated from Colby College and held advanced degrees from Brown University and SUNY Albany. In a career spanning more than 45 years, he served as a teacher and administrator at Trinity Pawling School, Albany Academy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute before joining Rollins College. He was a mentor to countless students and parents, and relationships forged during the college decision-making process exist to this day. An assiduous administrator, he took great pride in his staff and their collective ability to meet or exceed Rollins’ admissions goals year after year in an increasingly competitive environment. He was a loving husband to his wife of 48 years, Sue, and proud father of daughter Lindsay, a Rollins graduate.

The School is sad to report that Dolores “Kit” C. Kenyon, wife of former trustee Edward “Tip” T. Kenyon, died peacefully in her sleep on January 20. They had been married for 60 wonderful years.

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