Trinity-Pawling Magazine Winter 2010

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Blast Off!

Introducing Scully Hall

SCHOOL MAGAZINE | WINTER 2010

ON THE COVER

TRINITY-PAWLING S C H O O L

Trinity-Pawling School Astronomy students field-test their classroom knowledge by launching rockets into the sky above campus.

The one-term, elective course covers the history of astronomical thought and research, astronomical processes in everyday life, planetary nature and origin, stellar evolution, deep space phenomena, and the realities of space exploration.

M A G A Z I N E

Save the Date

Events

WINTER 2010 Trinity-Pawling Magazine is published by the Office of Communication for alumni, parents and friends of the School.

> April 18

Sporting Clays Event, Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds, Wingdale, NY

> April 21

Alumni and Parent Reception, NYC

Headmaster Archibald A. Smith III

> May 5

Grandparents’ Day

> May 7

T-P Rock Concert (Gardiner Theater)

Director of Development John L. Thorne

> May 8

T-P Choir Sings Verdi Requiem with Civic Orchestra of New Haven, CT

In this Issue: Features

Director of Communications Connie Rafferty Director of Alumni Relations Amanda Peltz, Class Notes Editor

> May 15

Spring Play (Gardiner Theater)

> May 28

Blue & Gold Dinner – Class of 2010

> May 29

Stepping Up

Design Daly Design

> May 30

Commencement

> June 11

Alumni Golf Outing

Printing Kirkwood Printing

> June 12

Alumni Lacrosse Game

Photo Credits Nicolle McDougal, Bob Stone and David Lamb

> June 11-13

Reunion Weekend for all classes ending in 0s and 5s

Cover Photo Katie McDougal

Development Assistant Debi Wong

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Speaking of Character

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A Reflection on Courage

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Officers Elizabeth Peale Allen, President Archibald A. Smith III, Headmaster and Vice President Douglas E. Ebert ‘64, Treasurer and Vice President Alvah O. Rock ‘59, PP ‘87, Secretary Roger W. Smith, PP ‘89, Assistant Secretary

Members Dianne P. Avlon, PP ‘96 Andrew P. Baker ‘00 James L. Bellis, Jr. ‘72 Mildred Berendsen Mark Bottini, CP ‘12 Eugene O. Colley, PP ‘71,’73,’75,’78

On the cover: Ian Lyons ‘11, Josh Collins ‘95, Mitchell Bottini ‘12

TRUSTEES W. David Coughlin ‘56 Lucinda and Gregory Flynn, CP ’10

Members of Trustee Committees

Robert M. Gardiner ‘40*

Morton L. Fearey II ‘84

David C. Genter ‘80

Daryl J. Rubinstein ‘94

Maurice R. Greenberg, PP ‘77*

Charles E. Stewart III, PP ‘05,’07

Samuel S. Hemingway ‘70

Headmaster Emeritus Phillips Smith, PP ‘79

David W. Hobbs ‘82

Henry B. duPont IV ‘86

Robert G. Ix ‘83 Janet Keating, PP ‘99 Michael A. Kovner ’58 Pooh Lockwood, PP ‘89

*: Honorary PP: Parent of Alumnus CP: Current Parent GP: Grandparent

Peter J. McCabe ‘68 J.L. Osei Mevs ’94 Paul T. Miller II ‘63, PP ’92

Trinity-Pawling School admits students of any race, color, creed, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administrated programs.

T-P in the World

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HEADMASTER’S GREETING

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Scully Hall Is Now Serving

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A VIEW FROM THE HILL

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Green Initiatives & Energy Conservation

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Living in the Shadow of Legends

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Alumni Profile: Tom McCoy, Jr. ’03

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Navy Blue: USS New York & Co.

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BOYS BEING BOYS

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PRIDE ATHLETICS

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

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CLASS NOTES

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IN MEMORIAM

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LASTING IMPRESSION

Copyright 2010, Trinity-Pawling School.

Trinity-Pawling School 700 Route 22 Pawling, NY 12564 845-855-3100 Trinity-Pawling School is committed to conserving our world’s natural resources. This magazine is printed by a FSC and SFI certified printer on FSC and SFI certified, and 30% post-consumer waste paper.

Margot C. Pyle, PP ‘86, GP ’12 Alton W. Ray ‘55, PP ‘01 G. Christian Roux ‘73 Stuart T. Styles ‘83 Victoria E. Zoellner, PP ‘91*

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www.trinitypawling.org

Erik K. Olstein ‘86, CP ‘11

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Scully Dining Hall Trinity-Pawling School celebrated the dedication of its new dining center Scully Hall on September 25, 2009.

The dedication ceremony was attended by Trinity-Pawling students and faculty, Marlynn and Bill Scully ’57, board members, leadership donors, local dignitaries and special guests. More on page 16.

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School Archivist Margaret Taylor

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Launching rockets from the quad is a highly anticipated event which usually occurs the day before Fall Exam Week begins.

Facilitated by Mr. Josh Collins ‘95 of the Science Department, he commented “This is an opportunity to take what we learned in class and witness it first-hand.” Adding with a smile, “And, it’s fun.”

the global benchmark for responsible forest management.

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HEADMASTER “ We strive to do well at all that we do. Yet, what makes Trinity-Pawling

The Year of Change

successful is making a difference in the lives of those we serve. I am proud of the changes we have made to keep Trinity-Pawling relevant in the world today.”

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In addition to developing a physical plant that supports its mission, a successful school devotes time to analyzing goals and developing strategies to make dreams a reality.

For the past 18 months the Long Range Planning Committee 2010, a committee consisting of 5 trustees and 6 faculty members, has worked to develop a ten year plan to move the School forward and build upon our strong foundation. In January the Board of Trustees adopted their plan which is summarized on page 31. I hope you share my excitement as we move forward to sustain our mission and continue to build the strongest school possible.

Trinity-Pawling continues to take seriously the global mission to follow environmentally sustainable practices. Scully Hall qualifies for Silver LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) as attention was paid in the design and construction process to the recycling of waste and to energy efficiency. In this issue Ed Hauser, director of our physical plant, reports on the many ways the Trinity-Pawling community has been working for the past 30 years to conserve energy and our natural resources.

every Tuesday. This mid-week service helps Trinity-Pawling strengthen our Episcopal identity and allows us to worship together once a week as a community. Our Chaplain, John Gedrick, comments on the new chapel schedule and affirms our dedication to providing a strong moral and spiritual foundation.

We strive to do well at all that we do. Yet, what makes Trinity-Pawling successful is making a difference in the lives of those we serve. I am proud of the changes we have made to keep TrinityPawling relevant in the world today. And, I am prouder still of what remains the same at Trinity-Pawling. We are a boys’ school which emphasizes the development of every aspect of our students’ character.

While we embrace change, we honor that which makes us who we are, and what Trinity-Pawling has been providing for over a century.

Remarks from Headmaster Arch Smith at the Opening of School, September 2009 “You have come here to learn English and math and science and history and art and other languages. You have come to play on the fields and to run. You have come here to have fun and to mature.

But, singularly, I will maintain, you have come here to learn to be a good person, one who can contribute to society and your fellow man in ways that you do not yet know. Yes, you can learn these lessons in many other ways, from some other process in the world. But nothing can teach these lessons of character and love for your fellow man better than the traditions of a prep school where living with 300 other young men in the dormitory, in the classroom, and on the athletics fields forces you to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your fellow man.”

Sincerely,

Archibald A. Smith III

“ Change can be daunting or good, yet our boys and faculty have embraced these changes, which have infused energy into our community.”

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Arch Smith fishing in Alaska

It is also our responsibility to educate our boys to be citizens of the world, and to provide them with skills and experiences that will prepare them to succeed in a global community. Our program in Mandarin Chinese and Cultural Studies is wellunderway. To celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 14, Mandarin students enjoyed a walking tour of Chinatown in New York City, and then learned to make Chinese dumplings. The entire community enjoyed a traditional Chinese meal at sitdown dinner, complete with paper dragons hanging from the rafters and explanations of the rituals of the Chinese culture. Scully Hall was noticeably quiet — an indication of a good meal being enjoyed. You will hear from a few of our boys on their experience studying Chinese.

Our long-standing tradition of nurturing the intellectual, physical and spiritual growth of our young men endures. The use of time is a challenge for every boarding school; there just is not enough time for all that we seek to do. A revised academic schedule was implemented in September which more judiciously sprinkles double/ lab periods throughout the week. We have also changed from a Sunday church service to an all-school Chapel service

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very school year has a theme, some intentional and others by happenstance. We have affectionately coined this year “the year of change.” And with this edition of the Trinity-Pawling Magazine, also enhanced with a fresh design, we celebrate these additions and the advancement of our school. Change can be daunting or good, yet our boys and faculty have embraced these changes, which have infused energy into our community.

The most obvious addition is our new dining facility, Scully Hall. I cannot overstate the impact that this new building has had on our school community. As we all know, well-fed boys are happy boys, but Scully Hall does more than fill hungry bellies. It is a welcoming space that invites conversation. Its round tables promote a more communal and gracious atmosphere.

The Panini presses, waffle irons and wider array of offerings have been a boost to school morale. We are grateful to Marlynn and Bill Scully ’57 for their generosity.

Read more about Scully Hall in the feature story.

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A VIEW FROM THE HILL

Math teacher Doug Boomer is this year’s recipient of the Edward A. Arditti ‘51 Award for Faculty Excellence.

FACULTY

Helping Trinity-Pawling Boys Become the Young Men They Want to Be

Front row, left to right: Tucker Barnaby (mathematics chair); William Dunham (English chair); Steve Harrington ’68 (dean of students, mathematics); Lesli Drewry (art); Peter David (physics); Robert Hutchison ’03 (economics, mathematics)

Key Club

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deserves this honor not because of position or tenure, but because of commitment to one’s craft and dedication to

Welcome to Trinity-Pawling.

I’ll be your tour guide today!

one’s students.

Pictured below are members of the Key Club who provide the Admissions Office with tours for prospective students and their families.

Trinity-Pawling, he spent nearly 15 years in the manufacturing

First row, left to right: Drew Hennessy ’11, Mikael-Ali Mogues ’12, Joe Bedlington ’11, Gonen Davidai ’11, Chris Shiver ’10

degree in mechanical engineering. He is Head Coach for the

Second Row, left to right: Kyle Tenety ’10, Kass McCleod-Summerville ’11, Ciccio Biundo ’11, Travis Ritter ’10, E. Scott Carlin ’11, Norman Schwartz ’10

(See Page 31.)

Third Row, left to right: Morgan Lee ’11, Austin Oswinkle ’11, Josh Roberts ’11, Peter Lockwood ’10, Evan Greer ’10, Alex Ros ’12, A.J. Keller ’10, Bilal Sadiq ’10 Fourth Row, left to right: C.J. Mitchell ’11, Tae Rang Kim ’11, Dan Meagher ’12, Spencer Ruhmel ’10, Cameron Ogbolu ’11, Robert Reier ’12

Doug was appointed to the faculty in 2001. Before business. Doug served in the United States Marine Corps for five years, played baseball for Georgia Tech, and earned a Varsity Baseball Team, leads the String Ensemble, and recently served on the Long Range Planning Committee, a group of five trustees and six faculty members who strategically planned the next 10 years for Trinity-Pawling.

New Trustees Michael A. Kovner ’58 of Greenwich, Connecticut, is Vice President/Managing Director of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC of Manhattan. He earned his B.A. at Lafayette College and also graduated from Georgetown University and University of Dijon in Dijon, France.

Michael serves as a Trustee and Board Member of: Bruce Museum, YWCA, Jay Heritage Center and Artist Association of Nantucket. He is a member of the Nantucket Historical Association, Preservation Trust of Nantucket, Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich, Preservation Trust of Palm Beach, Whitehall-Flagler Museum, Museum of New York City, Boys and Girls Club of Nantucket, St. Georges Society, New England Society of New York City, English Speaking Union; Education Committee, Real Estate Board of New York. “I am both honored and proud to serve on the Board of Trinity-Pawling.

Much of who I am today is due to my years at T-P. Though more than half a century has gone by, it seems like yesterday to me.

At last December’s Candlelight Service, I remember thinking that although much has changed the basics are still the same.

I became 15 again! The School today makes me proud to be an alumnus. I look forward with great enthusiasm to being a member of the Board.” Mr. Kovner serves on the Development and Marketing committees.

J.L. Osei Mevs ’94 joins the Trinity-Pawling Board of Trustees as Young Alumnus Trustee. Osei lives with his wife, Courtney and their young daughter Sophia in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a Senior Associate Vice President for External Affairs with Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. Osei graduated from New York University and Columbia University.

His civic activities include Chairperson, Tennessee Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Patient Service Committee; Trustee, Middle Tennessee Urban League and Trustee, Community Nashville. Osei values his time spent here because “Trinity-Pawling provided me with the tools needed to discover who I was during my high school years and who I have grown to become. I can see lessons learned during my days at T-P in all of my accomplishments and disappointments. As a board member, I look forward to working to continue making T-P a special place for young men, as it is for me.” Osei serves on the Development and School committees.

Photo: Osei Mevs (right) with faculty member John Taylor.

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Missing: Gary Gray (science chair); Keith Zalaski (mathematics)

this individual who, in their eyes, represents the teacher who

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Seventh row, left to right: Frank Karalak (director of technology); Glenn Carey (business manager); John West (English, history); John Taylor (history chair); Matt Ranaghan (English); Kris McCullough (mathematics)

students of Trinity-Pawling. Members of the faculty nominate

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Fourth row, left to right: Michael Webber (science); Van Metcalf (academic computer coordinator); Kailynn Boomer (English); Deborah Coratti (Middle School coordinator), Headmaster Archibald A. Smith III; James Kellogg (science, head athletic trainer); Amy Foster (library media specialist), Thomas Kerins (English), Karen Kerins (English), James Aitken (history)

Sixth row, left to right: Rick Phipps (science); Slade Mead (director of college counseling, history); Paul Nelson (music); Lee Smith (English); John Gedrick (chaplain, religion); Kevin Bradley (English, theater)

member for his or her hard work and commitment to the

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Second row, left to right: Maria Reade (dean of faculty, English); Brian Foster ’79 (athletic director, mathematics); David Coratti (associate headmaster, director of studies, history); Todd Hoffman (history); Anne Pearson (Latin); Carolyn Shemwell (foreign language chair, Spanish); Gregory Carpiniello (dean of residential life, English); Erin Caretti (history)

Fifth row, left to right: Edward Hauser (director of physical plant); Helen Hauser (director of language program); John Thorne (director of development), Roberta Lidl (English); Edwin Reade (arts chair, Phillips Smith Chair in the Humanities); Joseph Buteau (mathematics); Adam Dinsmore ’91 (work program coordinator, mathematics); Susan Daniels (English); Michael Broderick ’94 (associate director of admission); Amber Rydberg (Chinese); Joshua Collins ’95 (science)

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he Arditti Fellowship is awarded each year to a faculty

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Award Honors Faculty Excellence

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SPEAKING

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“ These boys have performed the noble deed of stepping out of their comfort zones, which is how a person gains experience. They have wandered into the unknown,

On “A Commitment to Character”

and grown because of it.” —Adrian Appleman ‘11

by Adrian Appleman ‘11

Trinity-Pawling’s commitment is stated outright in its slogan: “A Commitment to Character.” Even the school motto asserts the values that the school upholds: “Fides et Virtus” (loosely translated as Faith and Virtue). These two principles are the School’s foundation.

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The school provides us with the materials, and we make it happen.

PA S A D E NA , C A L I F O R N I A Photo from 1941 yearbook

This letter is occasioned by the excellent and timely articles on commitment to character in the current issue of Trinity-Pawling

“A Commitment to Character” truly means a commitment to us.

The operative word in that definition is “individual.” “A Commit-

Sometimes, students see the school as an establishment to work

Magazine. I attended the school in 1938 - 1942 but did not graduate because the school was a victim of the economic

ment to Character” actually means that the school feels a commit-

against, but in fact that establishment is our tool to pursue our

depredations of the Great Depression and was sold “out from under” my class, whose members had to find other schools

ment to make each individual develop their own mental and moral

interests. We, the students, define Trinity-Pawling.

to graduate from. I finished at The Hill School in the class of 1943.

Athletics are an important part of the curriculum because

is most fundamentally defined as “high moral standards.” From its

of the values they build — teamwork, accountability, sportsman-

Latin roots, it can be defined as the qualities of being a man.

ship, humility, etc. They are there for those who wish to pursue

If you put both of these definitions together, the result truly speaks

it as a passion, but also for those who want to take it for a spin.

of the marrow of Trinity-Pawling.

In fact, that is true about any activity on campus. Ciccio Biundo

But let me take you back to the earliest years of the school that was founded I believe in 1910 (then under the name of The Pawling School) by Dr. Frederick Gamage. The original students were housed in a hotel in downtown Pawling while the main building was being finished. My father, Wesley Marion Oler, was one of the founding students and graduated as Senior Prefect of the class of 1912. He was captain of the track team and also a prodigious athlete, having been the Interscholastic

’11, a standout hockey player, is an editor for the yearbook, and

Champion of the high jump, and elected to the U.S. Olympic Team in time for the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm. He was

opportunities: the Phoenix editorial staff, the T-P players, the Trini-

Mike Grace ’10, an exceptional runner, writes for the Phoenix, but

an exemplar of the kind of character that you so eloquently celebrate in your articles. But let me tell you more about it.

tannus (yearbook) production team, the T-P Relief Group, the Jazz

neither of them ever thought about jumping into the proverbial pool

Band, the Environmental Council, the Trinitones, the Acolytes, and

until they stuck their toe in first to get a feel for the water. Ben Ros

the Honor Council to name a few. These groups, activities, and

’10, editor of the Phoenix, is passionate about his newspaper, yet

councils are students congregating on the ground of a common

he still ran cross-country for the past three years. These boys have

goal or interest. Stroll through the computer lab on a Thursday

performed the noble deed of stepping out of their comfort zones,

evening and you will see the Phoenix editorial staff plowing away

which is how a person gains experience. They have wandered

asked Mr. Barstow, a partner of Thomas Edison, to build a science building for the school. Mr. Barstow agreed to do so, as

on their latest issue of the student newspaper. During one of your

into the unknown, and grown because of it. “Life expands or

he later told me, because my father had been so kind and supportive to his son during his years at Pawling when many

free periods you might see the Trinitannus staff gathering photos

contracts in direct proportion to one’s courage,” according to a

of the students had treated him with contempt. He built one of the finest science buildings of any prep school of its time.

and assembling pages. Walk past the Arts Center one evening

quote from Anäis Nin. The courage to try something new is

and you’ll hear the squeaks of the Jazz Band from the third story

what builds character.

In addition to athletics, the school offers myriad

window. Peak inside and you’ll see students around the pottery

Because this school is comprised of students with a vast

My father was president of the Board of Trustees of the school during the Great Depression. (My brother, William H. Oler ‘41, was a recent devoted member of the Board of Trustees.) My father approached William Barstow, the father of a school mate, Frederick Barstow, a frail and awkward student, who had died as a result of injuries sustained in the first World War, not from some act of bravery which he was too frail to do, but from carrying heavy boxes of ammunition. My father

I learned a lesson about character from that story. You write that Dr. Gamage founded the school on the belief that boys who become men in your hallowed halls would “serve their fellow men with faith and virtue — fides et virtus, perhaps, best exemplified by doing the right thing when no one is watching …” I would emphasize my father’s life-long belief that meant

array of interests and a vast array of backgrounds, it is a school

reaching their second hour in the dark room, the Trinitones being

of many values. The cornerstones of Trinity-Pawling are shaped,

not just treating others with respect and dignity, but particularly those who are the weakest and often the despised and

scolded once again for their mispronounced vowels, or the theater

defined, and refined by the students. We are here to reach our

marginalized among us. That may not lead us to achievement and success, but it is a core sign of the character — of the

troupe blocking a scene from the school play for the fifth time.

full potential, and the school is here to help us reach this goal.

faith and virtue — that sustains the character of our nation. It has lived in my heart throughout my life, due not just to my father,

What you will witness in any of these scenarios is Trinity-Pawling

Adrian is a junior from Brewster, NY. He sings with the Trinitones, is an editor for the student newspaper, the Phoenix, is a chapel acolyte, performs in school theater productions, and earned a place on the Headmaster’s List (Dean’s List) for the fall term.

but to Dr. Gamage and the great, wise and graceful members of the school faculty, some of whom I remember, whose spirit

School at its core.

The faculty do a stellar job of supporting the students and fostering the environment that makes Trinity-Pawling such

Sincerely,

V I E W

This article, as well as a few others in this magazine, originally appeared in the student newspaper the Phoenix. To see more, please visit it’s digital roost on T-P’s website under T-P Today.

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Thank you, and Ms. Reade, for writing about training character by living it in the school’s daily life.

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The Rev. Clarke K. Oler

...“serve their fellow men with faith and virtue – fides et virtus.”

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I believe abides, after all these years, in Trinity-Pawling.

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a successful school. But in actuality the students run the school.

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tables working on their latest project, aspiring photographers

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being “the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.”

qualities. These mental and moral qualities tie into “virtue.” Virtue

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Headmaster Archibald A. Smith III Trinity-Pawling School 700 Route 22 Pawling, NY 12564 Dear Mr. Smith:

he American-Oxford dictionary defines “character” as

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LETTER FROM ALUMNUS, CLARKE OLER ‘43

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CHAPEL

LIFE

A Reflection on Courage

by John Gedrick

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John Gedrick was ordained priest at Trinity-Pawling in February 2005.

He holds an A.B. from Colgate University, M.A. from the University of Chicago and a Masters in Divinity from Yale University. In addition to being Trinity-Pawling’s Chaplain, John teaches English, Philosophy and Religion, is the faculty advisor to the Phoenix, the school’s weekly student newspaper, and coaches Tennis. John also served on a Long Range Planning Committee 2010.

ver since I was asked to write a piece for the Trinity-Pawling magazine, I’ve been

looking for a timely angle, and I have found my inspiration in an old phrase from the

Father Gedrick with the Acolytes and Vergers for 09-10

confession that the School has come to recite each Tuesday morning. It is a phrase that I hope the school will learn, and I hope it is a phrase that will become a part of us, for if it does become a part of us, Trinity-Pawling might actually come a little closer to her ever present goal of doing what she says she does in educating her boys. I learned this phrase, and it became a part of me when I was a little boy. Episcopalians of long standing may find it living in them as well, but younger generations, I realize, haven’t been given much opportunity for it to take root. The phrase is old, but we still can find it in the red prayer books in All Saints’ Chapel, and for the first time in a long time, Trinity-Pawling’s new chapel schedule will allow us to ask collectively, week after week, that God grant us the courage to live “godly, righteous, and sober” lives.

Perhaps, a little background on this year’s new chapel schedule is in order.

As Old Boys from different generations are bound to attest, chapel services are as varied in their time and form as are English or history or physics classes. The headmaster has made an astute and forward looking change by moving the time at which we all worship together from Sunday morning to Tuesday morning. The change, first and foremost, strengthens our Episcopal identity by allowing the entire student body and faculty and staff exposure to a regular service, whose sole purpose is to worship God. Together with the other obligatory chapel services on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, whose purpose is dual, worship and assembly, Trinity-Pawling is once again engaging the discussion about what it means to be an Episcopal school by acting on the notion that worship is an essential part of a Trinity-Pawling education. By making chapel for chapel’s sake a more realistic option,

Photo by faculty member Lesli Drewry

That kind of courage is divine — it is godly.

That kind of courage is obedient — it is righteous.

That kind of courage is sacrificial — it is sober.

Trinity-Pawling is making good on her promise.

welcome in advancing our mission and keeping our beds full, but the extravagance of

is an interest bigger than our own. We do that by admitting that we do things that are

increasing our time spent in chapel may be the most necessary of all allocations. Buildings

wrong and hurtful, things that contribute to evil in the world. We ask to be forgiven of those

and mission are but hollow things for us who claim to be an Episcopal school if we do

things. Then, we ask for the courage not to do those things again or, at least, to a lesser

not force ourselves to remember the spiritual foundation of those very buildings and of our

degree. That kind of courage is divine — it is godly. That kind of courage is obedient —

very mission. Spending an extravagant forty-five minutes every Tuesday morning singing

it is righteous. That kind of courage is sacrificial — it is sober. Most importantly, the asking

and praying together may actually help to keep those foundations sure.

for help and the granting of it is not a one-shot deal. We ask for forgiveness and are given the courage to act only as we are forgiven every week. It is an extravagant exercise,

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community gathered in worship, we perform a humbling act. We make the claim that there

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is our newest, gorgeous endeavor. The extravagance of these building projects is most

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thing that it means to me is that it allows us to ask for God’s help in living our lives. As a V I E W

buildings, and more buildings. Trinity-Pawling’s campus is a prime example, and Scully Hall

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Our singing and praying together means as many things to as many people, but one

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For years, schools, Episcopal and not, have been pouring resources into buildings,

and I’m glad to say we are doing it again and again and again.

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PARENTS’

WEEKEND

Big Questions

Welcome Parents!

October 23 - 24, 2009

J AY K E L L O G G , A N S W E R S …

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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How do you inspire and engage students?

Why is teaching at T-P different?

What is your proudest moment at T-P?

JK: We can inspire our students to succeed by encouraging them to use their individual talents to find success in the classroom. All students are blessed with talents, but each must find them as they grow. Once they have discovered them, with our encouragement, we can engage them in activities that excite them and peak their interest. We do this by allowing them to be active in the classroom, and by teaching them to learn through inquiry.

JK: Single-sex education is important and cannot be overlooked when answering this question. However, the real reason that teaching at T-P is different than teaching at many other schools is due to the personal relationships that are formed with the students and families who choose to send their sons here.

We work and live here to teach boys how to learn, and how to become men. We do much more than teach what is between the pages of a text book. We teach leadership, character, dedication, values, among many other virtues.

The families that we serve appreciate this commitment. Lifelong relationships result from our efforts in the classroom, in the dormitories, and on the athletic fields.

JK: I have many fond memories. One that is etched clearly in my memory, however, is the baptism of my son Tyler in the Chapel. The service was conducted in front of the entire school community by the school chaplain.

Tyler’s Godfather was a former Trinity-Pawling School student, making it extra special. During the same service, I was baptized as well.

My Godfather was also a T-P faculty member, whom I had grown to respect immensely.

The feeling in the chapel that day will never be forgotten.

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Special Keynote Address by Joe Ehrmann Former NFL star Joe Ehrmann, now an ordained minister and football coach for the Gilman School, a private all-boys school in Baltimore, MD, presented a special keynote address to the Trinity-Pawling School community during Parents’ Weekend in Gardiner Theater.

Ehrmann, who played professional football for 13 years and was selected as the Indianapolis Colts Man of the Year, has been called “The Most Important Coach in America” by Parade Magazine (8/29/04).

As the subject of the New York Times bestseller Season of Life by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeffrey Marx, Reverend Ehrmann has inspired many to improve their life, challenging people to live life with purpose and passion.

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According to Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts, Ehrmann “presents in a straightforward way what it means to be a good man and a good teammate.“ Ehrmann maintains that the benchmarks which define manhood (athletic prowess, sexual conquest, and economic success) are lies that obscure boys’ ideas of what it means to be a man. His message transcends sports, as he presents a strategy directed at building engaged members of a community with an emphasis on positive relationships and having a cause beyond self.

John Kalin ’10, of Mendham, NJ, said, “My 2 life changed when I heard Joe Erhmann speak. I read Jeffery Marx’s book Season of Life, so I had some idea of what to expect, but hearing him in person was so inspirational. I began visualizing a world where a man would be defined by the “right” things and none of the “wrong” things.”

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How has T-P changed you?

What is the secret to success at T-P?

What is your proudest moment at T-P?

PL: Trinity-Pawling has changed me more than I ever imagined it could. The most important thing T-P did for me was to force me to step out of my shell, get involved, and try new things.

Beginning in the Middle School, in a class of nine, I couldn’t hide in the back of the room as I had done previously. I was encouraged to participate, which in retrospect helped me mature and become who I am today.

PL: The secret to success, for me, has been pretty simple. I’ve done the best when I have put time and effort into my schoolwork. When you study, read, and do your work thoroughly, instead of going as fast as possible just to get it done, it really makes a difference. Once you do that, everything else pretty much falls in to place.

PL: My proudest moment at T-P happened recently, when I finished second for our Cross Country team at New England’s. I had never run cross country before this year, and the fact that I could be successful at something after such a short period of time really amazed me.

It was a great way to end the season, at least for me, and it makes me wish I had started a few years ago.

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How does T-P bring out the best in your son?

What words would you use to describe the T-P community?

What is your proudest moment during Peter’s six years at T-P?

FL: In Peter’s early years in public school he was unable to find his place. He was allowed to drift by and was not pushed to reach his potential. When we enrolled Peter at T-P, he was no longer allowed this luxury.

Consequently, he became more aware of his goals and his potential, and he developed as T-P puts it — a sense of pride. His willingness to take challenging classes, participate in various sports, and integrate himself into the community, while a day student, is a credit to the support and encouragement of the staff and atmosphere fostered at Trinity-Pawling.

FL: “Supportive, professional, and dedicated.” I have yet to meet a staff member with whom I was not impressed. “Structured, diverse and challenging.” From the classroom to the playing field, the school creates clear expectations, and provides the support, encouragement, and resources to accomplish a boy’s goals.

FL: This is a hard question.Through his six years at T-P there have been many times that my son has made me proud, from his athletics to his grades. The latest I can recall is his vocal solo onstage during the concert on Parents’ Weekend — how Paul Nelson helped Peter accomplish this is beyond me! This from a child that didn’t speak until he was four!

This really shows how far Peter has come with the support of the Trinity-Pawling faculty.

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MANDARIN CHINESE PROGRAM

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i, I’m Mr. Robinson, and I don’t know you.” It’s late November and the names of old kids whom I haven’t seen in months have somehow slipped away. As for the names of the new kids, that’s definitely a work in progress.

No matter how many times I go through this, though, it feels odd. This is my home, after all. I return after a few months on the road, and somehow I’m a stranger, listening for the moods and mores of campus in order to find my place and fit in.

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id you know that one out of every five people on earth learns to speak Mandarin Chinese as their native tongue? Did you know that, for the past 20 years, China has had the fastest growing economy on the planet? Did you know that economic analysts already cite an acute shortage of Mandarin speakers in America, a problem that will only grow worse over the next twenty years as the U.S. and Chinese economies become ever more intertwined?

Because no educational institution can claim to prepare its students to meet the challenges of the 21st century without taking into account the facts above, Trinity-Pawling School, with the generous support of Mr. Vincent Lo, parent of Adrian ’08, has inaugurated a program of instruction in Mandarin Chinese Language and Cultural Studies.

Implementing instruction in Mandarin reflects the School’s commitment to educating our boys in a fashion that reflects the diversity of an increasingly connected global community. Cultural fluency, particularly with Chinese language, history, literature and contemporary culture, gives our boys a critical advantage as they become leaders in their chosen fields.

The program is led by Amber Rydberg, a graduate of Middlebury College with a degree in Chinese literature and political science. Currently, two sections of Mandarin are being taught, with a total of 23 students studying Chinese.

Approximately seventy percent of the class is devoted to learning the language — writing and reading characters and pronouncing words. The remainder of the time is focused on learning about Chinese culture. Students also participate in Zh ngwén Zhu zi.

Translated as Chinese Language Table, boys are able to apply their language skills in a real-life setting by engaging in discussion about Chinese language and culture during sit-down lunch twice per month.

Mandarin students enjoy a guided tour of Chinatown in December, where they visited the Museum of Chinese in America, poked around some shops, bought bubble tea, and had lunch at Wo Hop. A Chinese New Year Celebration excursion occurred in February. An outdoor Chinese film festival is planned for a warm weekend this spring.

Three students share their experiences learning Chinese: Andrew Duplessie ’11, New York, NY Why did you want to take this class?

I took this class to not only learn about the culture and the language but to also relate more easily to some of my native Chinese friends. China is becoming one of the most powerful countries in the world; I wanted to learn the language!

What is the most difficult aspect of learning the language?

The characters are the hardest aspect of this language. There are over 47,000 characters which depict the beautiful aspects of this culture. A student must write the correct order of strokes, with proper stroke paths, and thickness of brush or pencil, etc. to successfully construct a character.

Joon Sub Lee ’11, Seoul, S. Korea What is the most difficult aspect of learning the language?

Since tones are essential, that is one of the most difficult aspects. I must always make sure I am pronouncing a word in the right tone, which is quite complicated.

What do you most enjoy about this class?

I like the idea of learning another language. It’s amazing to be able to say something not only in English or Korean but also in Chinese!

Cameron Ogbolu ’11, Ashland, KY What is the most difficult aspect of learning the language?

Unlike learning other languages, the Chinese language consists of three parts: characters, pinyin (the Romanized way of writing the word) and the English meaning. I think that’s what makes learning Chinese more difficult.

What do you most enjoy about this class?

I enjoy the active learning atmosphere of this class.

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MacGregor Robinson has been Trinity-Pawling’s Director of Admission since 1999. A graduate of Brooks School, MacGregor holds an A.B. from Princeton and a M.A.T. from Brown.

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went that afternoon, there were people celebrating the Yankees’ victory. Is there anywhere on the planet — anywhere at all — that one can go to escape obnoxious Yankees fans?

I went to Vietnam for the first time in November and was amazed by the students I met. In this nominally Communist country, there is an incredible hunger for material progress and the educational opportunities that drive it. Judging by the boys I met, kids in Vietnam work their tails off. And they do it in an incredible way — they think of it as a privilege to go to school! After all, most of their parents really didn’t have that opportunity. And for those who are aware of recent history in Southeast Asia, the warmth that Vietnamese people show American visitors is simply astounding.

Fifty years ago, Hong Kong was a poor and relatively forgotten outpost of the British Empire. Today, it is perhaps the most technologically progressive and materially prosperous city in the world. Spend a few days in Hong Kong, and you come away convinced that the center of economic gravity on the globe has definitely shifted east.

So, I travel. And I learn. And I meet students who are hungry for the opportunities, the challenges and the fun that life at Trinity-Pawling provides. To me, it seems like the best of all possible situations: a win/ win proposition. American boys at TrinityPawling get to meet, compete with and learn from boys from all around the world.

And international students are offered the incredible advantages provided schools like Trinity-Pawling.

So when the jet lag wears off, I ask the students at Trinity-Pawling to put me on the spot. I ask them to quiz me on their names.

That way, I’ll get to know them faster. That way, I’ll get to know them better. That way, the admission guy will be better equipped to do his job: spread the word about our community across the country, and around the world.

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As the Admission Director, there’s a contradiction at the heart of what I do: To spread the word about Trinity-Pawling and let families and students know about the opportunities here, I have to spend months on the road away from campus. The longer I’m away, however, the harder it is for me to understand, let alone explain, life at T-P. It’s no surprise, then, that when I return to Pawling, I feel a huge sense of relief. I’m back with my people, at my school, in my place. Truly, I’m home.

There is one huge tradeoff for this feeling of dislocation, though. It’s amazing what you learn on the road simply by visiting other countries, seeing how people live and learning about their priorities. Thomas Friedman, the columnist in The New York Times, tells all who will listen that the world is flat.

By this, he means that the “net” generation — those who have grown up in the age of instant global communication — will compete not just with those from the local public high school, but with workers from around the entire world. To spend just a little time beyond the borders of the U.S. is to learn the truth of this proposition. Trust me: There

are a lot of smart people out there. They’re hungry for success. And they’re lining up in droves to work hard and build lives.

A few quick facts: Cities in Asia are big. If, for instance, you land at Narita, Tokyo’s international airport, at 2:30 PM on a Friday afternoon, it will take you two-anda-half hours by bus to get to a hotel at the center of the city. That’s because there are twenty million people in Tokyo. New York bills itself as “the city that never sleeps.”

Hooey. Not much is happening in Times Square at 4:30 AM. Mosey around Shinjuku Station at 4:30 AM and you’ll be swept away by the crush of people.

One hears much these days about the “global economic downturn.” I spent five days in China this fall in Beijing and Shanghai. At the two admission fairs sponsored

by The Association of Boarding Schools, there were 1,500 kids looking to go to high school in America, 750 in each city.

The next largest fair I go to in a typical year might see 150 people in attendance.

When I was in Beijing, ten inches of snow fell. This was kind of unusual as it was late October and snow isn’t usually seen in that city until December. We learned what was really unusual about that snowfall a couple of days later when we left the country, however. Turns out, it was man made.

The Chinese government, struggling with the effects of a prolonged drought in the north, had “seeded” the clouds in order to produce rain. They got caught with a snap cold front moving through the region. Instead of producing much-needed rain, they produced snow that tied the Chinese capital region up in knots for days. Despite the glitch, I was stunned by the proposition. Can you imagine Uncle Sam attempting to seed the clouds over Florida?

Milestones in Asia — the World Expo in Shanghai scheduled for this summer, World Cup soccer, cricket, rugby in recent years — go virtually unnoticed in the states.

Yet, as a passenger in a taxi in Taipei this fall, I was accosted by the driver extolling, as best he could in sign language, the virtues of the New York Yankees who had just won the World Series. Everywhere one

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Mandarin students learn to make Chinese dumplings in honor of Chinese New Year.

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e stood on the stage and blew into a hollow tube of wood. A magical melody emerged. He uttered words into

the microphone, and poetic images flowed forth. Yet as a child, teachers told him he was not worthy to be enrolled in elementary school and he almost gave up hope for entering high school. However, this “skinny kid with a big head” was determined to reverse the course of his doomed life. Buoyed by a tenacious spirit and a passion for words, Da Chen transcended his family’s curse. His disciplined study regimen propelled him to the top of his class. He pored over borrowed textbooks for hours at a time, reading under sooty kerosene lanterns and eating occasionally. When he looked around our prestigious campus and reminded us that “we are the chosen” and should be grateful for all that we have, this man who came from nothing knew of what he spoke.

Da Chen averred that “You are the chosen. You have a responsibility to do something with the gifts you have been given.” He reminded us of the luxuries that we enjoy: easy access to open education, plenteous food and drink, clean and safe facilities. He urged us not to take these opportunities for granted. “You and your friends can go to the mall and buy some new kicks. What about the kids your age on the other side of the globe who are stuck in sweat shops making these sneakers for pennies a day?”

Da Chen graduated with honors from the Beijing Languages and Culture University.

He won a full scholarship to Columbia Law School in 1985 and arrived in the United States with $30 in his pocket. He was 23. Da became a U.S. citizen in 1996 and moved to the Hudson Valley in 1998. He and his wife, Sunny, have two young children, Victoria age 14 (a student at Milton Academy in Massachusetts) and Michael age 11. Although he has a law degree, Mr. Chen has authored six novels and has two more underway. His memoir Colors of the Mountain is now required reading at eight universities in the United States. Da Chen said the story was painful to retell but he wanted his children to know the truth. “Chinese culture teaches us to blame ourselves. As a child, I thought my family’s suffering was because of me, of something I had done. Writing this memoir helped me to see that the problems During a lunchtime gathering with the were not my fault. The corrupt Communist government created the suffering.” twenty-three boys who are studying Mandarin, Yet in spite of the often terrible aspects of his childhood, Da Chen remains optimistic. someone asked Mr. Chen how to make faster His spirituality and faith in mankind have been fortified rather than broken. progress learning the language. He simply “ We are stronger than any negative force on earth — we humans endure.” stated, “There is no easy way, no short cuts.”

However, he followed up with sage advice: “Try to see each character as fun with a unique history to itself. Learn to appreciate the graphic aspect of the Chinese language. Enjoy the beauty of the symbols for words such as sun, dog, water, mountain.” Studying a language affords a glimpse into the culture and the vast history of the country…People who study Mandarin are getting an edge on their peers.”

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New York Times best-selling author Da Chen visited Trinity-Pawling as part of the John Lloyd Owen Speaker Series.

Colors of the Mountain, is an autobiographical book which gives insight into the struggles of Maoist China.

Growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution, Da Chen brought to life the China of his youth, and delivered a captivating presentation.

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Work Hard, Play Hard!

T-P boys are busy, but that doesn‘t keep them from being boys, and having some fun. Here are just a few things that the boys have been up to this year: Hamsterball, ”Twin Day“, the Bonfire, canoe trips, snow football, pond hockey, Trivia Night. T-P in the Spring: dances, The Hypnotist, Casino Night, movies on the quad, and much more.

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The largest gift in the school’s history, given by Marlynn and William Scully ‘57, which made the new dining center possible

cully Hall, the new dining center on campus named for generous donors Marlynn and William Scully ’57, can be described with a dazzling array of numbers (see sidebar “By the Numbers”). But perhaps the one that speaks loudest is this: a 20 percent increase in participation in dining hall meals since the boys first streamed into the new building for dinner on September 13.

So reports Dining Services Manager Mark Barone, who has been at Trinity-Pawling for 12 years. Business at The Cave, the snack bar in Cluett, he notes, has suffered a corresponding precipitous decline.

Mr. Barone couldn’t be happier about the situation. “The atmosphere is wonderful,” he says, referring to spirits in both the dining area and the kitchen.

“The equipment is all state of the art, and it’s much more efficient. The lighting is better. ‘Wow’ is the word that you hear out of everyone’s mouth when they first walk into the building. We’re trying to wow them with the food as well.”

Head Prefect Darren Palmer captured the enthusiasm of the boys when he said at the building’s dedication: “Scully Hall is more impressive than many of the colleges I visited this summer, and it is definitely nicer than some of our rival prep schools. I hope other visiting teams can eat dinner here after their games so we can show off this place to them.”

The Scullys, too, are pleased with the results of their gift. “I think the building is absolutely tremendous,” Mr. Scully says. “It’s a great addition to the campus. My wife and I are very pleased and proud of the job that was done.”

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Renovation and expansion of the dining hall was the last of the projects that T-P trustees and administration hoped to achieve as part of the Centennial Campaign. The existing structure, built in the 1970s, was crowded, able to seat 270 comfortably though the community of students, faculty and their family members numbers 400. Columns, placed every 15 feet to support the overhead grid, interfered with sight lines during events. But as the Campaign neared its end, it looked like funding for the improvements might not happen.

Then Bill and Marlynn Scully paid a visit to campus.

“I wanted to do something significant for the school. So we talked to Arch about Trinity-Pawling’s greatest needs,” Bill says. “The dining hall was at the top of the list.”

“My wife and I discussed the matter and agreed wholeheartedly to endorse the dining hall project. Our motivations were twofold. First, it was an opportunity to pay back the generosity of Matt Dann, then Headmaster of Trinity-Pawling, for my two years at T-P were on full scholarship. Those were very critical years for me. Secondly, while Trinity-Pawling has made tremendous progress over the years, T-P is still behind some of its competitors in terms of its physical plant and endowment. So there was a real need.

I’m elated that we were able to do something of this magnitude.”

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Bill Scully looks forward to championship celebrations at the dining center

Edward P. Hauser, Director of Trinity-Pawling’s Physical Plant is pictured on the construction site of Scully Hall in March 2009 with students Tom Dennen ’11, Mitchell Bottini ’12, Mark Salerno ’09, Leo Liyeung ’09, Andrew Duplessie ’11, and Hayden Cronin ’10.

While addressing the students at the dedication, Bill Scully asked two of his classmates and former basketball teammates, Bob Myslik and Miles Hubbard, to join him at the podium. He then told the students about their 1956-57 championship team. Bill mentioned that of the starting five, four were prefects and two were valedictorians of their respective classes. All five were scholar athletes who went on to graduate from some of America’s outstanding colleges and universities. That team set a standard for subsequent Trinity-Pawling scholar athletes. In concluding his remarks, Bill stated that he looked forward to returning to Scully Hall to celebrate another Trinity-Pawling championship season with a new generation of T-P scholar athletes and scholarship recipients.

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Physical Plant Director Ed Hauser supervised the construction project. Originally, he says, the intention was simply to expand the existing building. “Arch had that plan in his desk drawer when Bill Scully walked in,” says Mr. Hauser. Over a period of months, as discussions progressed, “it became clear that the only way to accomplish what we wanted to do at the quality level that Bill Scully was looking at,” was to build a new dining center.

The plan evolved: it called for a dining room 25 percent bigger than the old one with no columns and comfortable seating capacity for 448 (including 48 in a separate small dining room).

It was determined that the building should be a model sustainable energy project that could qualify for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. More than 90 percent of the building’s heat and air conditioning will come from its new geothermal system; efficient windows, Scully Hall painting by Ned Reade lighting and appliances were installed; more than 94 percent of the old building’s materials have been recycled. “Probably the biggest challenge,” says Mr. Hauser, “was to complement the other architectural elements on campus. We specifically didn’t want some kind of an architectural statement that would draw attention to itself. One of the nicest compliments we’ve received is how nicely it fits into the campus. People say that it looks like it has always been here.”

On the design front, Mr. Hauser extends much of the credit to the project’s architectural firm, Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson, and in particular to the project’s principal architect, T-P alumnus and a former student in his drafting class — his son Walt Hauser ’96. “I can’t praise too little the benefit of having an alumnus work on this project,” says Mr. Hauser, focusing for a moment on that relationship.

“He understood immediately the culture, what we were trying to do. We didn’t have to explain our program. In addition, he was driven to succeed on this project, his alma mater, where he knows a lot of people.”

As for working with his son: “I think both he and I were able to detach ourselves from our personal relationship — it was night and day when we were here during the day exchanging plans, and on a weekend at home. If anything, because he’s my son, I was probably overly critical.”

Walt Hauser agrees that his connection to the school informed his approach.

“I knew that the dining hall was a place where people saw one another two or three times a day,” he says. “It was important that the design reflect the importance of that fact.”

He notes that he wasn’t the only one on the project to have a T-P connection.

“Everybody involved has a close relationship with the school, including the contractors,” he says. “Everybody went above and beyond. That’s attributable to the loyalty of the school to the people they work with. Those people reciprocated that loyalty.

That made the project special.”

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Recycled Paper Trinity-Pawling promotes sustainability by making responsible paper choices.

Trinity-Pawling Magazine is printed on recycled paper.

Paperless We make every effort to communicate electronically to minimize environmental impact.

Grades Access to a student’s grades throughout the school year is made available by using our grades online system.

Annual Report For the past two years our Annual Report of Giving was not printed and is available on our website.

Students participate in community service at Cascade Farm & Farm School

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Energy Conservation

At Trinity-Pawling School we provide a 21st century education which includes the development of an environmental perspective.

The Environmental Council is comprised of faculty and students and focuses on what we can do as an institution to be good stewards of our natural resources.

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Light Bulbs See article by Edward P. Hauser

Community Service programs encourage students to become actively involved in the environment outside of the classroom. Programs include Cascade Farm & Farm School which offers guided farm experiences.

Natural Lighting Every effort is made by students, faculty and staff to utilize natural lighting.

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Thermostats In an effort to conserve energy thermostats that control the heat in dorm rooms, offices and classrooms have been lowered.

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Recycling In addition to campus wide recycling of paper, cardboard, plastic and glass, Trinity-Pawling continues to expand its scope of recycling which includes recycling of computers and electronics.

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Beginning in 1984, the school upgraded boilers in all of the major buildings and added two-stage oil burners where possible. These burners consume less fuel oil when the demand on the boiler is reduced during moderate weather and only go to high fire when it is very cold outside. These upgrades have saved the school in excess of 100,000 gallons of fuel oil each year.

In 1993, the school undertook a major relamping of the Dann Classroom building and 150 dormitory rooms. Incandescent light fixtures were removed and replaced with more efficient fluorescent fixtures.

2) Smart Drive pumping system that varies speed with demand.

3) An infrared ice temperature monitoring system that prevents unnecessary chiller operation.

4) A desiccant dehumidification system that uses less energy than chiller systems.

5) Waste heat from the compressor is used to supplement heat in the building.

6) Compact fluorescent lighting for the rink.

The estimated savings in electricity for this project is 80,191 kWh per year valued at $10,425.

The Scully Dining Hall was completed in 2009. This project is LEED certified and qualifies for NYSERDA funding. The following are the energy saving features of the building: 1) Closed loop geothermal heat pumps for heating, cooling and domestic hot water.

2) Radiant floor heating.

3) Heat recovery units capture heat in exhaust fans.

4) High efficiency lighting with daylight dimming.

5) Energy efficient building envelope including walls, roof and windows.

Future Energy Saving Initiatives Trinity-Pawling School is currently undertaking a NYSERDA funded Energy Conservation Study to identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency in the Dann Classroom Building and the Carleton Athletic Complex. The report will identify areas where realistic energy savings can be achieved and if possible renewable energy source installations such as geothermal, wind and solar would be effective. In addition, the report will identify strategies for accomplishing the upgrades. The following is a list of tasks to be included in the study: 1) Existing conditions of building systems will be surveyed and components identified as possibly contributing to significant energy inefficiency.

2) Current energy usage will be identified and documented.

3) A virtual model of existing energy use will be constructed against which possible Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) will be compared.

4) Proposed EEMs will be run based on seasonal patterns to predict their effectiveness.

5) Overall energy savings will be tabulated for comparison to cost estimate.

6) A financial cost/benefit analysis for each proposed EEM will be prepared and the payback period will be calculated.

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When it comes to green cleaning, TrinityPawling has been ahead of the curve. Not only does green cleaning provide a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, and staff, it is cost effective, as it does not require special measures.

Phased Lighting Administrative offices operate on a phased lighting system.

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1) A water cooled sequential screw type chiller that varies output with demand.

The estimated reduction in electricity for this project is 99,618 kWh and 3508 gallons of fuel oil for a savings of $26,980 per year.

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The Class of 1970 Pond House is used for field/lab investigations in the fall and spring.

Trayless Dining Trays are no longer used during meals in an effort to reduce food waste, reduce water consumption, and save energy.

The school has included energy conservation measures into new construction and renovation as early as 1983 when a first generation energy control system was installed in newly constructed Starr Hall.

The system measures outdoor air temperature and boiler temperature to anticipate boiler readiness and limit the time of operation. This 31,000 square foot building was built with extra insulation and has used less than half the fuel oil over the years that a building of conventional construction would have consumed.

In 2007 the school completed the renovation of the Tirrell Rink, which included a new ice surface, new refrigeration equipment and new lighting. The energy savings in this project qualified for a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) grant. The savings were calculated by comparing the installed components or features with conventional technology.

The energy saving items were:

Environmental Council Front Row: Todd Kirkpatrick ’10, Dan Meagher ’12, Alex Ros ’12, John Kalin ’10, Goni Davidai ’11, Anas Kaleemullah ‘10 Back Row: Andrew Sergeant ’10, Michael Webber, and Rick Phipps of the Science Department.

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Green Cup Challenge Trinity-Pawling School participates in the month-long Green Cup Challenge.

History of Energy Conservation Measures

The Arts Center, completed in 2004, was the school’s first building with a complete automated energy management system, which provides integrated control of all heat and cooling components in the building.

Included are variable speed drives on HVAC fan motors to maximize efficiency and reduce electric consumption. The energy management system allows global adjustment of the building’s energy use in accordance with the school’s schedule of use, such as during school vacations.

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Two Environmental Science courses are offered which offer an in-depth look at the inter-relationships of the natural world. Laboratory work includes studies in soil, air and water pollution including acid rain and the greenhouse effect.

eNewsletter Sent via email six times a year, the “electronic newsletter” is designed to deliver news frequently while saving our resources.

rinity-Pawling School has taken an integrated approach to responsible energy management and stewardship of the environment by a combination of strategies. The most basic carbon mitigation measure is the nurturing and protection of extensive green space on the school’s 135 acre campus. In addition to natural grass athletic fields, expansive lawns and landscape features, there are sections of woods, hundreds of trees and an area of wetland, all of which act as filters and positive contributors of oxygen to the atmosphere.

A program has been initiated by the Physical Plant Department to lower building temperatures during the heating season and raise the temperature in summer in areas with air conditioning. Employees and students have been urged to wear warm apparel to compensate for the lowered temperatures and to turn out lights and shut down equipment when not in use.

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Living in the Shadow of Legends

hen you rent an apartment or buy a house, you normally do not know the previous occupant. You write a check or sign the mortgage papers, arrange for movers, settle in, and commence your new life in the unfamiliar abode. However, when you work at a boarding school and live in faculty housing, that equation goes out the window. You take possession of a home replete with a rich history, and you feel bound to uphold the positive standards.

You are forever living in the shadow of a campus legend.

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hydrangea bushes at the north side were present even then, but I discovered that the screen porch had brown trim while we now have white. I felt such pride to think that I am privileged to live in one of the original structures, along with Cluett, Gamage House, Anderson House, and All Saints’ Chapel.

Alumni return to campus, and I often hear tales of my predecessors in Reiter House. With each anecdote, I grow closer to knowing those icons. I particularly enjoy stories that depict an alum’s experience in the house itself. Decades from now, I hope that the boys who have spent time in the house with Ned and me will share their own escapades. I suspect that the boy who fell asleep in my favorite reading chair after an advisee dinner will gleefully recount that episode. “I couldn’t believe it! I was so full that I passed out in her reading chair after dinner!” Many boys have stacked firewood in our cellar and then treated themselves to shooting a few racks on our pool table, or learned the art of grilling over real charcoal, not gas, under Ned’s watchful eye.

A number of trustees and prospective faculty candidates have slept in our house prior to meetings or interviews. It has become a game with me to guess which candidates who have bunked down in Reiter House may end up signing a contract. I simply hope that all who have spent time and enjoyed the comforts maintain

fond memories of Reiter House. Do I feel the weight of responsibility as a denizen of this house? Absolutely. Reiter served the School for 27 years, the Dunbars for 31, the Owens for 38.

Ned and Maria Reade on Reiter House front stairs.

Ned has 35 years and I am in my 24th.

As long as I continue to draw strength and pleasure from this little brick cottage, perhaps the collective wisdom of my legendary predecessors will keep me both grounded and inspired.

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Many of the pleasures derive from the natural beauty of my surroundings. Awakening as the rising sun enters the eastern window and casts its warmth across my bed. Hearing the wind sweep down the chimney and rattle the glass fireplace screen. The rumbling of the oil burner in the cellar. The comforting sounds of the train whistle as it shuttles north and south all day and evening along the Harlem Valley. I can judge the intensity of a storm by how fast or slowly the cars pass by on Route 22. I love watching snow envelop the campus, or hearing it slide off the slate roof, realizing my predecessors experienced the same sounds. I enjoy the glow of the late afternoon sun as it warms the walls of the living room and dining room, or the kitchen brightened by the morning’s rays. On summer evenings, I linger in an Adirondack chair on the western side of the house and watch the sun slide behind the far hills.

Contemplating the moon from my back porch provides a peaceful closure to the school day. I look out my north bedroom window to the flagpole in front of Cluett, my last sight before I remove my glasses and ease under the covers.

I have seen movie footage that an alumnus took of the campus in the 1930s.

I was thrilled to see Reiter House anchoring the south end of the comparatively barren school property. “I live there!” The two

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few vegetables. The fish pond created by Ernie Reiter attracts faculty children who wander over to check out the goldfish and koi flashing in the murky water. I hear the kids’ delighted shrieks when a hidden frog splashes from a rock into the pond.

Similarly, when school resumes for the fall term, some of the boys and faculty swing by to see if any pumpkins have sprung forth over the summer from errant seeds in the compost pile. We never officially plant pumpkins, yet almost every year, a pumpkin vine sprawls across the lawn or garden to produce gorgeous and robust fruit that we display on our back porch come October.

I have lived in the house for six years now, and I still marvel at the fact that I am living in the shadow of iconic figures. I draw immense strength from the knowledge that Reiter, Dunbar, and Owen struggled with many of the same dilemmas that I face as an administrator and teacher. They too must have stood in the yard at night, staring at the stars or moon overhead and working out solutions. Each awoke the next morning with the resolve to move forward and embrace another day of working with the boys and helping them discover their potential. As I approach my house in the evening, I love to see the golden glow of reading lamps or the wisp of smoke from the chimney, knowing that Ned has lit a fire to enhance our brief respite of reading and relaxation before bed. My predecessors no doubt felt this same sense of welcome and relief after a long day in the halls of Cluett.

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I live in Reiter House, a home built in 1925. Ernest J. Reiter, the School’s first physics teacher, resided there for 17 years until he retired from teaching at the Pawling School in 1942. My little brick cottage is named in honor of its first occupant. The house has seen relatively few inhabitants over the past 85 years. Since our campus has but a handful of free-standing homes, only long-term faculty gain the privilege of living in them as a reward for dedicated tenure and service to the School. Other occupants of Reiter House include Helene and Bill Dunbar and Lois and John Lloyd

Owen. Mr. Dunbar served as Assistant Headmaster for 31 years and Mr. Owen as English teacher and Dean of the Faculty for 38 years. Matt Dann, who served as Headmaster of the School from 1947 until 1970, even lived in Reiter House for a brief spell as he awaited permanent lodging in Gamage House. Dr. Gamage had died on September 10, 1947, just two weeks prior to the official opening of the newly merged Trinity-Pawling School.

Matt Dann remained in Reiter House until Dr. Gamage’s wife moved out of the Headmaster’s residence.

When I am in my house, I am absolutely cognizant of my predecessors.

I think of Matt Dann on September 23, 1947 as he reviewed his lists and remarks for the opening day of school the next morning. The School had been closed for five years during World War II and September 1947 marked the beginning of a new era. However, a powerful thunderstorm blew through the Harlem Valley that evening and knocked out all electricity, thereby delaying the inaugural day of school. The Owens are forever in my mind as I sit by a blazing fire or enjoy a drink on our screened side porch, two places that I know they loved. If I am worn out after a long day of school and feel tired as I mount the creaking twisting stairs to my bedroom, I am sure John Owen shared the same sentiment. Ernie Reiter? Though I never knew him, I suspect he would approve of the number of boys who troop through the house and across the lawns during advisee dinners, alumni functions, receptions, and trustee weekends. I do know that all my predecessors were avid gardeners so Ned and I strive to maintain tidy and attractive beds of flowers, herbs, and a

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Reiter House, built in 1925

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Reiter House Residents: From left to right: Ernie Reiter 1937 on Reiter House lawn, Helene and Bill Dunbar, Lois and John Lloyd Owen, and Matt Dann, Headmaster from 1947 - 1970, meeting with students

by Maria Buteux Reade

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Pride Athletics Watch Us Compete!

Support our athletic teams by coming to the games or checking the scores on our website www.trinitypawling.org.

Spring Athletics Season Openers

Did You Know?

Varsity Varsity Varsity Varsity Varsity

Trinity-Pawling coaches work hard to assist their players in getting to the next level. For example, 75 college football coaches visited campus between November 1 and January 15. Game tapes were made and sent to a number of schools for each of the 10 student-athletes who want to play football in college next year.

Lacrosse Wed. March 31 at Loomis-Chaffee 3:30 PM Baseball Sat. April 4 at Loomis-Chaffee 3:00 PM Tennis Wed. April 7 vs. Millbrook 2:30 PM Track & Field Wed. April 7 at Berkshire 2:30 PM Golf Sat. April 10 at Hotchkiss 2:30 PM

For the full spring athletic schedule, please visit our website.

Following is a list of other schools with whom we compete: Avon, Brunswick, Canterbury, Choate, Gunnery, Kent, Salisbury, Taft, Westminster.

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Sam Boyer ’01

officer at Columbia University, recently sat down with Tom McCoy ’03, to discuss medical school, living in New York City, and the important role Trinity-Pawling plays in his life.

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Q: When did you realize you wanted to attend medical school?

TM: It was during Spring Break my senior year at T-P when I first entertained the idea of becoming a doctor. I went on a ski trip with my Dad that was in conjunction with a Johnson & Johnson orthopedics conference.

My Dad was there to give a speech. At dinner he was talking about his next research project and mentioned that he would need a research assistant. I explored what that meant and decided that it might be a fun summer job. I was opposed to medicine for some time — my Dad worked ridiculous hours and it alters your life in indescribable ways. But I worked for him that summer and was shocked by how much I liked it. I arrived at Dartmouth that fall, but wasn’t ready to be a specialist. I did a little bit of everything and had a balanced schedule, similar to the one I had at Trinity-Pawling. I declared Philosophy as my major, but knew at the time I didn’t want to be a philosophy professor. I was on the cycling team, but knew that I couldn’t be a professional cyclist. Books had been an area of success for me; I had a great time playing doctor that summer between T-P and college and by chance already had a significant amount of the pre-med requirements under my belt. So, I thought, “why not?”…it just kind of happened.

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At T-P, Tom was a Prefect, a member of the Cross Country team, editor of the Trinitanus, and class Valedictorian. Tom is a third year student at Weill Cornell Medical School in New York City.

Q&A Sam Boyer ‘01, a development

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Q: You’re in your third year of medical school. Have you decided what field you’d like to practice in?

TM: The third year has really changed the way I thought about what I want to specialize in. The first two years were filled with a bunch of lectures. For example, I hated my lecture on radiology, it was boring. But by the time you get to your third year, you realize that radiologists are actual people who do amazing things, and make great money. During the lecture on radiology, it’s boring; it’s just another subject with text books and pictures.

By the third year, these subjects, or specialties, become more real; I mean, you actually have to picture yourself doing these things for the rest of your life and you have a new outlook on certain areas that, in the first two years, you might have written off as uninteresting. For the first time since you’ve entered med school, you’re exposed to grownups actually practicing medicine and you develop a one on one relationship with your future self. There are also a lot of practical issues you have to take into account when deciding on your specialty. They’re all incredibly different from one another and place equally different demands on you.

Q: You went to Dartmouth for undergrad, and now Cornell for med school. Clearly you’ve been amongst some of the brightest minds in the country.

How did T-P prepare you for that?

TM: There is an anthropological aspect to the clinical years where you’re learning to adapt to a different culture every few weeks.

To put it simply, Trinity-Pawling is a great place to learn how to get along with people.

In particular, the first two years of med school are pretty solitary — you do a lot of studying on your own; there’s a lot to get through.

You have to be organized. Learning how to

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On October 10, 2009, the Trinity-Pawling School community celebrated three inductions into the Athletic Hall of Fame: Ian Patterson ‘75, Tripp Lowell ’70 and the 1977 Varsity Baseball Team.

Ian J. Patterson ‘75 T-P School Athletic Hall of Fame Inducted October 10, 2009 Student at Trinity-Pawling 1972-1975 | Named “Most Popular” in senior poll | Varsity Soccer, Captain Varsity Hockey, Captain Varsity Lacrosse | All-Western New England, All-New England, All-American in Lacrosse in 1975 | First All-American in TrinityPawling history | Played hockey and lacrosse at Clarkson University in 1976 | Degree from West Texas A&M University | 1980-1988 worked in television as Assistant Sports Director | Assistant Athletic Director and lacrosse coach at SUNY Canton, New York and assistant hockey coach at Clinton, New York Community College during early 1990’s | Has earned two master degrees | 1995 to present, Library Media Specialist in the Peru, New York school system | Interest and hobbies — reading and researching local history, hiking, and wildlife.

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handle a heavy workload, and study under those time constraints is something I learned at T-P. Trinity-Pawling really teaches you how to prepare for more, in less time.

Tripp Lowell ‘70

Q: What role has Trinity-Pawling played in your success?

TM: Trinity-Pawling was an academically transformative experience for me. Hindsight is always hard to know what to do with, but in my mind it’s fair to say I’m happy where I am now, and I don’t think I would be where I am today without Trinity-Pawling. I attribute much of my success to my experience at T-P. There were, and still are people at T-P who have had a tremendous, lifelong impact on me. While the teacher-coach-dorm parent job description sounds incredibly hostile for the ones doing it, it is incredible for the student that is the beneficiary of it.

2009 Athletic Hall of Fame

T-P School Athletic Hall of Fame Inducted October 10, 2009 Trinity-Pawling student 1966-1970 | Recognized as “Best Athlete” throughout Trinity-Pawling career | Varsity Football, Captain Varsity Hockey, Varsity Lacrosse, Varsity Tennis | President of the Varsity “T” Club and recipient of the Fathers’ Association Award in football | Member of Junior National Hockey Team | Entered Boston University in 1970 | Captain of Freshman Hockey, varsity player for three years | Member of numerous championship and tournament teams: NCAA, ECAC, Beanpot Tournament | Post college — property of NHL Washington Capitals | Played one season with AHL Richmond Robins | Professional career involved with sports industry | 1978-1992, Vice President of Development for New Boston Garden Corporation, Inc. | 1993-present, President, Creative Sports Concept, Inc. | Resides in New Hampshire and active in numerous civic and private organizations.

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Q: What is the role of a young alumnus?

1977 Varsity Baseball Team

TM: I had four years of Trinity-Pawling’s undivided attention and effort, and my role as an alumnus, young or otherwise, is to work off that debt. I’ve had my T-P experience, I’ve had my relationships; it’s my job to keep those ties strong so I can enhance that experience for current and future students.

T-P School Athletic Hall of Fame Inducted October 10, 2009

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The 1977 Trinity-Pawling Varsity Baseball Team earned distinction with a perfect 14-0 season.

While experiencing this success the team achieved highly in all three areas of the game; pitching, defense, and offense. Above all, the team was recognized for outstanding sportsmanship, character, and discipline.

Q: What can you tell other alumni about being involved?

TM: Well, I really do feel a sense of debt and duty. There really is a tremendous value in returning to campus and maintaining those relationships with teachers and coaches who were such an important part of your life for four years. Look, you and I lived with each other for a year when you were my senior proctor. There aren’t a lot of other people I’ve lived with for an entire year. There were people who were great fun to be with, and there’s no reason not to bring them into your present life.

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1977 Varsity Baseball Team

1 Headmaster Arch Smith unveils plaque to members of the 1977 Baseball Team.

Top Row: Thomas P. Nelligan ‘77, Co-Captain and John L. Chapman, Jr. ‘77, Co-Captain

2 Jim Belforti ‘77 shows the team plaque to his family.

3 Tripp Lowell ‘70, Headmaster Arch Smith, Athletic Director Brian Foster ‘79, Ian Patterson ‘75, Miles Hubbard ‘57 4 Members of the 1977 Baseball Team at the 2009 Hall of Fame in Induction.

First Row: Robert J. Vanecek, Jr. ‘78, Timothy J. Nelligan ‘78, James R. Chapman ‘79, Irwin F. Coombs III ‘77, and Gerald A. Scutt, Jr. ‘77 Second Row: Robert L. Rivera, Jr. ‘78, Gregory J. Fox ‘78, Stephen D. Murphy ‘77 (Posthumously), Michael W. Moore ‘78, and James E. Belforti ‘77 Third Row: William H. Leck ‘79, Lawrence B. Jackson ‘77, Kirk E. McCaskill ‘79, Scott D. Hall ‘78, and Timothy S. Clarke ‘79, Manager Fourth Row: John Hutchinson, Jr., Coach and Miles H. Hubbard, Jr. ‘57, Coach

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by Erik K. Olstein ‘86

One of the greatest lessons I learned at Trinity-Pawling was the importance of being part of a community. Life is about more than personal success; it is also about the relationships you forge with family and friends. his past November, I had the honor of serving as the Fund Raising Chairman for the commissioning of the United States Navy’s newest and most recognizable ship, the USS New York.

The USS New York represents so much to so many because she contains 7.5 tons of World Trade Center steel in her bow. I was asked to be a part of the commissioning by fellow alum, Joe Callo ‘48 and his wife Sally.

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Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/TrinityPawling Be our fan on Facebook! www.facebook.com Catch us on 12 Seconds TV! www.12seconds.tv/channel/TrinityPawling Connect with us on Linkedin! www.linkedin.com Watch us on YouTube! www.youtube.com/user/TPCommunications

Who was your favorite teacher?

We posed a simple question to our fans on Facebook. We got some answers: Adam McBride ’97

Ken Lovisa ’73

Albert deGrasse. Anyone who can make Milton hilarious gets my vote.

Charles Harrington and Bill Dunbar if I may name an administrator. Always fair, always firm, always had time

Philip B. Smith ’54

Scott Campbell Seckel ’84

Jack Karpoe - An A in Advanced Chemistry at Princeton with mostly Jack’s teaching. Tough on the field and tough in class. Bill Dunbar same.

John Lloyd Owen, because through literature he taught me how to see what matters in life.

Kelly Karpoe Jack Karpoe, hehe, he was my dad. But Miles Hubbard and Bill LaBelle are pretty cool too.

T-P Student Father Gedrick: knowledgeable, kind, and PATIENT to all students alike. Will anyone else in the world (in his/her right mind, anyway) stay up until four in the morning nearly every week for a high school newspaper with a bunch of silly kids?

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Stay Connected the Old Fashioned Way Annual Golf Outing On September 17, 2009 alumni, parents, faculty, and friends participated in Trinity-Pawling’s 6th annual golf outing. This year the outing was held at Hudson Hills Golf Course in Ossining, New York. Our sponsor for this event was Paul T. Miller II ‘63 of Paul Miller Group. Several contests were held during the outing. Kyle Tyll ‘05 won the longest drive. Brice Diedrick ‘66 won closest to the pin contest. Low net group winners were Brian Foster ‘79, Gregg Mitchell, current parent of CJ ‘11, and Keith Zalaski.

The golf outing raised $4,649 for the Miles H. Hubbard, Jr. ‘57 Scholarship Fund.

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My involvement went beyond fund raising for the commissioning of the ship, as it also allowed me to participate in a very special community. As it turned out, there were at least four Trinity-Pawling alumni involved with the event. RADM Joe Callo ’48 USNR (Ret.), who was on the commissioning committee; LtCol Stew McKnelly ’86 USMC, who flew us to the USS New York on board a CH-46 Sea Stallion; and Special Agent Ryan Plunkett ’86 who helped provide security for the ship. These alumni, while engaged in their respective communities, are my good friends.

It was an honor to be able to share with them another great experience through the commissioning of the USS New York.

There is a great value to being an active participant in the TrinityPawling community, no matter your class year. I truly enjoyed having the opportunity to connect with friends and fellow alumni involved with the commissioning. Through the years, I have maintained friendships with my classmates, former and present faculty and developed new friendships with alumni from other classes.

The value of the Trinity-Pawling community is a shared sense of service, teamwork and effort. Regardless of our personal experiences as adolescents at school, we are part of the larger TrinityPawling community which advocates for our continued success.

When I visit my son Ryan ’11 at Trinity-Pawling I see the same camaraderie that I experienced. Though he may not realize it now, the long-term friendships and bonds he is building are sure to last a life time. He will likely stay close with some and reconnect with others later in life. He will share stories and memories of victories on the playing field, funny moments, and the trials and tribulations of growing into adulthood at boarding school.

Many of us neglect to reach out to classmates or reconnect with friends or teachers from Trinity-Pawling. You will find that there is a strong bond and relationship that you might not have realized was there. Keep in mind that the Trinity-Pawling events hosted throughout the country are not about fund raising, but giving each of us an opportunity to reconnect. Whether you call a classmate, arrange to meet at a local school event, or return to the school for a sports game or concert, you will find that the students today are not much different than when we attended. You may even find that other alumni are looking to reconnect and share with you too.

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Joe Callo ‘48 and Erik Olstein ‘86 on board the USS New York.

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Trinitones Christmas Time in the City! Pictured here are the Trinitones at their annual carol fest on December 6 on the steps of St. Thomas Church. After singing for their supper, the T-P a cappella group retired to a local restaurant for food and fun. n.

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Scapino!

Vienna Boys Choir The world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir presented a sold-out concert in the Gardiner Theater on Friday, October 30th, appearing courtesy of the Pawling Concert Series. The PCS is a local not-for-profit organization which presents live classical, ethnic and jazz music in various venues on the Trinity-Pawling School campus. This special concert with the famous “Vienna Choir Boys”, as they call themselves, was two years in the making.

Founded in 1498 by Emperor Maximilian I, the Vienna Boys Choir delivered its divine singing and distinctive charm to our community to the delight of more than 400 concert goers. Their repertoire included music ranging from medieval times to Michael Jackson.

When not performing the choristers, who range in age from 10 to 14 years, are just like one of our very own.

Needing to work off some excess energy, the boys from Vienna participated in a soccer match (indoors in the Miles Hubbard Gymnasium — to protect their voices) against our Middle School, and then enjoyed a warm dinner in Scully Hall.

It was a day for the history books at Trinity-Pawling School. The world’s oldest and most famous boys choir kickin’ it up and rubbing elbows with our very own T-P boys.

Watch the Vienna Boys Choir on our YouTube Channel!

Cast List (in order of appearance) Ottavio ..................... Darren Palmer ‘10 Sylvestro ................... Jack Bosha ‘11 Scapino.................... Johnathan Grimmel ‘10 Giacinta ................... Mary Porcaro Argante .................... Adrian Appleman ‘11 Geronte .................... Zach Silva ‘10 Leandro .................... Khalif Yisrael ‘10 Carlo ....................... Jun Gi Park ‘10 Zerbinetta ................. Rosalee DeHuff Nurse....................... John Oh ‘10 Waiters .................... Alex Silva ‘12, Peter Yip ‘13, John Oh ‘10

Guys and Dolls February 18, 19, 20 Nicely-Nicely Johnson . Jack Bosha ‘11 Benny Southstreet ....... Parker Nelson ‘11 Rusty Charlie ............. Richard Jarrett ‘10 Sarah Brown ............. Tara Smith Arvide Abernathy ....... Zach Silva ‘10 Mission Band ............ Tony Lai ‘10, Matt Bourne ’11, Peter Yip ‘13 Agatha ..................... Mary Porcaro Harry the Horse ......... Johnathan Grimmel ‘10 Lt. Brannigan ............. John Oh ‘10 Nathan Detroit ........... Adrian Appleman ‘11 Angie the Ox............. Khalif Yisrael ‘10 Miss Adelaide ........... Rosalee Dehuff Sky Masterson ........... John Kalin ‘10 Joey Biltmore ............. Tom Dennen ‘11 Mimi ....................... Louise Kech Big Jule..................... Noon Jordan ‘10 Drunk ....................... Joon Sub Lee ’11 Waiter ..................... Alex Silva Gangsters ................. JoonSub Lee, Tom Gardner ‘10

The hardest subject for an artist is the human figure. Advanced Art began the year learning the proportions of the face and human body. They drew themselves in mirrors, drew each other, and drew statues brought into the studio. The class also went off campus to draw from models. The term ended with each boy drawing a 32” x 40” self-portrait in charcoal from a photograph. Each was encouraged to strike a pose that reflects a side of their personality.

Ned Reade, chair of the arts department, has been at Trinity-Pawling since 1975. He does this large self-portrait assignment every four years.

Greyson Bruwer ‘11

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Scapino a comedy penned by Frank Dunlop and Jim Dale focuses on the titular character, whose mischievous ways and frequent attempts to scam his acquaintances out of their money get him into heaps of trouble.

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Outlook “Although a long-term plan such as this should not concern itself with current events, the economic climate of the present time could not be overlooked. As such, and so as to secure many of the other goals, the school’s financial independence will be of paramount importance in the next ten years and going forward.”

—Chairman Rob Ix ‘83

The Plan: After more than 18 months of numerous meetings and countless conference calls, Trinity-Pawling’s 2010 Long Range Planning Committee presented its report to the Board of Trustees on January 22, 2010. The 11-member committee comprised of 5 Trustees: Chairman Rob Ix ‘83, Janet Keating, PP ‘99, Peter McCabe ‘68, Erik Olstein ‘86 and Chris Roux ‘73, and 6 faculty members: Doug Boomer, Glenn Carey, Bill Dunham, Amy Foster, John Gedrick and Jim McDougal.

Themed “It’s all about the Boys”, the goal of the plan was to define the priorities for the school for the next ten years. It is to be utilized as a tool to help allocate resources appropriately and effectively. The committee took into account the importance of school traditions as well as the need to evolve given the everchanging demands and expectations of the students we serve.

The report breaks down and prioritizes the needs of the school into seven important principles: > > > >

Finances Student Life External Affairs Academics

> Leadership > Technology > Facilities

In each of these areas, it then lays out recommendations, both internally and externally, to strengthen the school’s position.

In conducting their research, the committee looked externally to understand demographics, competitors, and Trinity-Pawling’s positioning. Internally, the committee reviewed every aspect of the school, and conducted numerous interviews with key leaders of the school including board members, administrators, faculty, parents, and students. Additionally, the committee conducted extensive surveys of the faculty, student body, and alumni. In the end, the committee pulled together the most crucial ideas and goals necessary to guide the School into the second decade of the 21st century.

“Although a long-term plan such as this should not concern itself with current events, the economic climate of the present time could not be overlooked. As such, and so as to secure many of the other goals, the school’s financial independence will be of paramount importance in the next ten years and going forward”, said Ix. Stay tuned for more details!

Jun Gi Park ‘10

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CLASS NOTES 1937

1948

Joe Nason tells us: “I have always kept in touch with Milnor (Doc) Morrison who now lives in Kent and Jim Schweppe.”

Class Correspondent & Class Agent Joe Callo jfc1952@aol.com

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, it was learned that Jim Schweppe has since passed away. His dear friend, Joe Nason, wrote the following: “Dear Fellow Alumni: I recently learned of the death of my dear friend, James J. Schweppe. Jim was a prince among men. When he entered a room, you would first be struck by his extraordinary good looks and next, by his personality, which radiated goodwill to all. He attracted people of both sexes by his honesty, his bubbly good humor and his irrepressible “joie de vivre”.

Yes, we will all miss Jim, who was the ultimate credit to Trinity-Pawling.”

1939 Class Correspondent Robert Potter 21 Kenwood Circle Queensbury, NY 12804 (518) 832-7306

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Thomas Simpson sent us a note saying: “We have moved from New Canaan, CT to Vero Beach, FL. I have a nice golf course in my back yard. Beat Hotchkiss!”

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1950

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Jim Bernard still works in a residential facility for homeless families supporting them in their quest for self-sufficiency. This is after his first career at the University of South Florida as a Professor of Education. His children live in Minnesota with their families.

Brian Woolf informs us: “My wife Heidi and I celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary on August 8. That is the good news! Our bad news is that our oldest daughter, Karin, mother of three of our grandchildren and a single mom, has contracted adrenocortical carcinoma, a very rare cancer (1- 2 in 1,000,000) and is undergoing severe chemo. She is on a huge number of prayer lists.”

1954

1952 Class Correspondent John McDermott JTMcDERMOT@aol.com 618 Shady Lane Placentia, CA 92670 (714) 993-1373 Class Agent Henry Fisher Henry Fisher reports: “All is well here.

I have done some traveling on the West Coast and Canada. I enjoyed visits this past summer from both kids and their families.”

1953 Class Correspondent Tuck Noble norm.noble@yahoo.com 10501 East Arrowvale Drive Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 (480) 802-3130 Class Agent Ike Van Wagner

Bob White had a stroke in early May and is now in a nursing home. His wife Delda writes: “Physically, he’s doing well but the stroke destroyed his short-term memory.”

Pete Foster is still working at the real estate game and adds: “It’s not much fun these days!”

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Phil Haughey ’53 (left) and Ted Kennedy (right) as 1955 Harvard Varsity Football teammates

Class Correspondent Turk Carnesale rcarnesale@cox.net 21 Alsace Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 363-6800

Peter Powell retired private practice in 2006 and is now teaching part-time at Georgia State University. He writes: “Travel, sports interests and research at a professional level is very demanding.” Peter has three children and six grandchildren and speaks with Craig Lyon frequently.

Class Agent Dave Crystal John Altson and wife Barbara have settled in Prospect, CT.

Robert Scott sadly reports: “We lost our son to a very virulent bacterial disease of the GI system. He died on August 11 at the age of 47. He was Vice President of a bank in Fredericksburg, VA.” Jeff Webb sends an update on his grandchildren: “The first of seven grandchildren has graduated from college. The youngest turned two in October.”

Steve Wilkinson is currently writing for Forbes Life, covering the exotic car world in his “Fast Lane” column and contributes regularly to Military History and Aviation History magazines. “I’m looking forward to retirement in... oh, about 20 years!”

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Class Agent Alan Davoll

1956 John Cartier and his wife Suzanne live in New York City and East Hampton for eight months, and four months in Florida.“I am semiretired from my investment advisory business.

My tennis is suffering from arthritis and old age, but I feel relatively healthy otherwise.”

Class Agent Pete Foster

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Class Agent John Coulter

Class Agent Dave Coughlin

1951

Peter Ten Broeck tells us “While on a recent vacation to New England, I stopped and saw Hayden Hawthorne in Norton, MA. He was not only a classmate but we lived in the same town while going to T-P. He looks great as the picture shows.”

1957

Class Correspondent Steve Wilkinson stephwilkinson@earthlink.net Box 455, 51 Reservoir Road Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520 (845) 534-7601

1955

Class of 1959 at their 50th Reunion in June

David Crystal has four grandchildren and a summer home in New Hampshire. He would like to hear from classmates getting near retirement but not quite there yet. He’s an Arbitrator for FINRA (combination of NASD and NYSE).

Bob Douglas writes: “Our business has partnered with the Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter of ALS and we are donating 20 percent of the cost of our 20 ounce cases to help find a cure for ALS.

1958 Michael Kovner reports: “We spent almost the entire summer on Nantucket. We were delighted to have Arch and Gay Smith visit in August for the Garden Club House Tour.”

Web Russell writes: “We are in Livingston, TX and finally settling in. If we have learned nothing else with this move, we are lucky to have such great friends. Barb has done a great job getting the house setup. On the more somber side, Barb and I and about 100 community members went to pay homage to a young soldier who was killed in Afghanistan. We all stood along the route where the funeral possession passed with flags. It was a very moving event. The good Lord willing, we will have our rig ready to take to Houston so it can be sold.

In some ways it will be difficult to give up the roving life style, however, we plan to continue traveling, just in another manner. This winter, we are going back to Jamaica to help with the Charity golf tournament. In March, it’s off to Nebraska, Kansas, and Alabama to visit friends and family.”

1959 Class Agent John Chipperfield Nick Mathers writes: “It was great to see about half of the class at our 50th in June.”

Classmates Carl Sturcke ’61 and Bob Stroud ’61 in Cincinnati, OH

1961 Class Agent Carl Sturcke Bill Cutler reports: “The family is all together again in Washington, D.C. Oldest son Chris ’90 is now working at the Pentagon. I’m getting to see my grandsons Hawke (one) and Hunter (four) grow up. I still work every day, but am taking more time off to travel the world.

I am looking forward to our 50th reunion.”

Classmates Andy Burgess ‘62 and John Bolton ‘62

1962 Class Correspondent & Class Agent Tom Linacre tom.linacre@yahoo.com 307 Timber Creek Circle Northwest Comstock Park, MI 49321 Derek Wink is enjoying retirement and writes: “The money doesn’t go as far as I expected!”

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Class Agent Bill Lutkins

Class Agents Ralph Bates Frank Bowman a

Classmates John Coulter ’54 and Harris Lydon ’54 at Amelia Island, FL

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Bill Flagg and his wife Gloria continue to enjoy an active life in their beautiful new retirement home. He still remembers “our great football team was undefeated for two straight years. Enstice and Waters were awesome.”

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Ed Draffin tells us: “We continue to travel to Europe, Canada and within the U.S.A. We spend most of our time in the summer between Long Island and Vermont and the winters in Tucson, AZ. We saw Hugh Dunphy and his wife, Evie, this summer on our way to Canada and spent a lot of time with A.J. Bastine and his wife, Mary while in Tucson. We are all planning on returning for our 60th in 2010 — “The good Lord willing and the creek don’t rise”. I also keep in touch with Tuck Noble ’53.”

Class Agent Ed Essertier

1940

Joe Callo writes: “I am close to completion of my sixth book, a memoir about the influence of the sea on my life. On September 10, I was a panel member at the U.S. Naval Academy 2009 Naval History Symposium.

In June, I became a great grandfather.”

Peter Ten Broeck ‘51 and Hayden Hawthorne ‘51

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1966

Class Correspondent Fred Weeman frederick.weeman@wachoviasec.com 808 Larchmont Road Elmira, NY 14905 (607) 735-9952

Class Agent Rhodes Baker Bob Bradley announced the birth of his first grandson, Jackson Bradley Agoes on February 22, 2009 and writes: “I founded an art center in town of Kent, CT. Please visit our website artsonthelake.org for events.”

Class Agent Paul Miller Steve Lewis writes: “Business is doing great at Steve Lewis Subaru, Northampton, MA. ‘Cash for Clunkers’ accounted for about 50 percent of our business in July and August. Now, if we can only get paid by the Feds. Our oldest daughter, Stephanie has moved from Atlanta to Massachusetts and is successfully running our internet department. Our youngest daughter, Shannon is getting her doctorate in Sociology at LSU in Baton Rouge. I see Pete Milford and wife Kathy every six weeks or so.

They’re doing great.”

Ladd Weinberg has decided to reap the rewards and retire as of March 31, 2008, after 40 years in the securities business. “My timing was impeccable as the market went into a tailspin soon afterwards. Since then, I have been fishing and enjoying my granddaughter.

I invite my classmates to join me and my wife Cathy in Greenwich or Sharon, CT. Give us a call or stop in.”

1964 Class Agent Hollis Petersen 2010 Reunion

Peter Tucker writes: “Getting ready to retire in a couple of years. Two of our three children are living in the U.S.A. I am in contact with John Banta and Larry Fitton (visits) and email contact with several others from the class of 1966. I had a bout with prostate cancer which I think I have beaten. Old age is not as great as I was led to believe. Life goes on...”

1967 Class Agent Harvey Gregory Andy Masset and his wife have three beautiful daughters. He writes: “I’m playing golf and doing TV shows. Hello to all my classmates!”

1968 Class Agent Peter McCabe Peter Boggs tells us: “Larry Eaton was on holiday with his family in the highlands of Scotland in late July. After his family departed, he drove north to meet up and spend three days playing golf at Castle Stuart, Royal Dornoch and The Carnegie Club. The plan was hatched at our 40th reunion last year. We had plenty of time to catch-up on younger days and yes, a bit of malt whiskey passed our lips. I also attended a wedding in Newport, RI in July and arranged to meet up with Kelly Karpoe, Coach Jack Karpoe’s oldest daughter. It had been 40 years since we had seen each other at T-P. We shared some stories about Coach which brought back vivid memories of his high pitched screaming on the football field that was mostly directed at me if I remember correctly.

Oh, the good old days!”

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Emlen Drayton’s daughter Maggie (22) is getting a master’s degree in film production at University of Miami. His son Fritz (19) has started at the University of Massachusetts, studying arboriculture. His son Emo (18) is a freshman at Roger Williams University, majoring in marine biology, while son Henry (16) is a junior at Middletown High School.

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Class Correspondent & Class Agent Michael Waller mwaller8@hotmail.com 6270 Sandletree Drive Zionsville, IN 46077

Bill Staby writes: “Chris Hendricks called me recently to tell me that John Lomazzo had passed away from complications related to a brain tumor. I’ll never forget John’s intelligence and humor and how he was, for me, such a leading actor in the daily drama of our adolescent lives at T-P. He was a fierce defender of the Sicilian Ugabuh tribe; diligent manager of the School Store where nylons, gas coupons and chocolates were readily available 24/7…for a certain price; and proud holder of the world’s record for best rendition of “In Reality Son!” John really was a bright light.

What a terrible loss for our class!”

John Klinger’s son Grant is in the sixth grade and attends St. Thomas Choir School in NYC. He was admitted to Choir on Columbus Day weekend.

1972

Scott Menzies tells us: “I see Bergland and Jamison from time to time. I check in with Shannon, who is recovering from a rough 12 months. Can’t wait for college tuitions to end! I hope everyone is surviving this wonderful economy.”

Andy Dunbar reports: “I’m still doing land surveying in Augusta, ME. My wife Becky is a real estate broker in Belgrade Lakes. Our son Adam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo in Portland and resides in Auburn with Erin.

Our son Sam is teaching in Farmington and residing in Belgrande Lakes with Laura and Emerson Regan (7 months). We’re all in Maine and still getting used to the grandparent concept.”

1970

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Class Agent Duncan Tenney William Cornell supervises the Truckee branch of Nevada County District Attorney’s office and writes: “Truckee, CA is at the north end of Lake Tahoe, which is an absolutely beautiful area.“

Class Agent Will Stephens

1973 Class Agent Will Stephens Bryan Colley reports: “All is great. My daughter graduated from Groton and is now a freshman at Trinity College, while my son is a sophomore at Berkshire. I’m still running McDonald’s restaurants and married to Sarah, my wonderful wife of 20 years!”

Ken Lovisa sold his accounting practice in January 2009 and is now investing in commercial real estate in emerging markets full time.

1974 Class Agent Allan Stern

Neil Colley writes: “My son Kent (21) is at Riverview School, East Sandwich, MA, my daughter Lily (19) is at George Washington University, and son Christopher (15) attends Episcopal High School in Alexandria.

Mike Waller has been married 18 years to wife Maria-Elena. His son Michael is a junior at T-P and daughter Monica, a fresh- man at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. “This is my third year as Head of Middle School at the Sycamore School in Indianapolis.”

1977 Class Agent John Chapman

Mike Danforth ‘82, Mark McKallor ‘82, Greg Griffin ‘73

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Class Agent David Genter Cameron Dunlap has been in real estate investments since 1993. He has been married to Helen for 16 years with a 10 year daughter, Nicole. Cameron is also a flying enthusiast.

1981 Class Correspondent Mike Morrell mike@mikemorrell.net 1500 White Wing Court Norcross, GA 30093 (770) 921-6182 Class Agents Kevin McClatchy Luke Nelligan Pete Strong

1982 Robin Hood ’78 and Jason Masi ’89 at Jason’s going away party. Jason and his family will be spending the next couple of years in Melbourne, Australia.

1978 Class Agent Paul Gambal

1979 Class Agents Brian Foster Mark Smith Refet Kaplan and his wife April are the proud parents of Riza, the couple’s first child, born in October. Refet is the managing director of FoxNews.com, headquartered in New York City.

Class Agents Wally Danforth Peter Dauk David Hobbs Jeff Hubbard Mike Danforth married Lisa Helme on June 7, 2008 at the Shelter Island Yacht Club in Shelter Island, NY. Wedding attendees included Mark McKallor and Greg Griffin ’73, Lisa’s cousin.

1983 Class Agents Bill Brickelmaier Rob Ix Bill Platt Mike Streett Arno Fischer writes: “I remarried four years ago to Marta. My daughters are now 15 and 16. I just bought Courtney a new Audi Q5 and next year not looking forward to doing it again for Nicole. They both attend Sacred Heart in Greenwich. Best to all in the class.”

Suzanne Ford Mayette writes: “Life is good.

I’m healthy and energetic, a physical personal trainer, swim coach and instructor and raising teenagers who attend Pawling High School.

I love what I do.”

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Class Correspondent Joe McCall jmccall@aol.com 217 North Franklin Drive, Apt. 34 Troy, AL 36081-4637 (334) 663-6291

George Reycraft states: “I became a grandfather for the first time on May 13, 2009. I am officially old now.”

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Mike Goodbody married Darcy Duval on October 10th (Mike’s 62nd birthday and Darcy’s 43rd half birthday) in South Londonderry, VT. Mike writes: “My son Lucas ‘99 was the best (and I DO mean best) man! Our bridesmaids were Stewart and Freer Goodbody, while Darcy’s sister Michele, was the maid of honor. After 3-4 days of rain, the sun came out just as we were saying our vows.

AWESOME wedding!”

Byron Daugherty reports: “My first grandson Justin has turned one year old.”

1969

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Class Agent Rich Henderson

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1965

Class of 1969 at their 40th Reunion in June

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Mike Donohue and his wife Kirstie were married in 2004. They welcomed a baby girl, Skylar Marguerite Donohue, on September 1, 2009. “Big brothers Mickey, Grayson and Chase were thrilled to finally have a little sister!”

Class of 1984 at their 25th Reunion in June

1984

Bob Morrissey was married on August 8, 2009 to Lenore Filler in a beach ceremony in Santa Monica, CA. Only after more than 6 years of dating and going to the T-P Class of 1984 25th Reunion in June, Bob tells us “she fortunately felt compelled to marry me.”

In attendance were also Lawson Willard (his groomsman) and Sean Gallagher (his financial confidante), and all members of the Class of 1984 who contributed to Big Blue T-P’s fame and glory. “Thanks to everyone at T-P and the Class of 1984 for such a terrific and special 25th year Reunion and celebration!”

Class Correspondents Mike Schell Michael_A_Schell@hotmail.com 2275 Jackson Street, Apt. 2 San Francisco, CA 94109 Ian Sears kisears@pacbell.net 319 17th Avenue San Francisco, CA 92121 (415) 221-4574

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Class Agents Pete Geagan Mark Horncastle Mark Mascotte

Class Agents Alan Snow Brandon Waring

Eric Drath and his wife Valerie have two daughters Haley and Alexa. Eric ran the 2008 Marine Corp marathon with two fraternity brothers from Columbia University. “I’ve had another successful year with entertainment and media productions, including writing, directing, producing and licensing to HBO a feature film documentary, “Assault in the Ring”. I miss T-P and look forward to catching up.”

1986

1989

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Class Agents Topher Fearey John Halleron

Class Agents Rob Clarkson Steve Connolly Stewart McKnelly Erik Olstein

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Class Correspondents Pat Cooke jpcooke@jpcooke.com 290 Old Branchville Road Ridgefield, CT 06877 (561) 202-9822 Paul Miranda paul-miranda@hotmail.com 13813 Castle Boulevard, Apt. 31 Silver Springs, MD 20904 Class Agents Dan Glasser Tom Seitz Chris Cutler reports: “My family and I have moved to Washington, D.C. Phaedra is working with Booz Allen Hamilton at the Department of Homeland Security and I am the Special Electronic Mission Aircraft Aviation Officer at the Pentagon.”

Peter Drew and his wife Carolina announce the birth of their daughter Bondi Sophia, born in December. She joins big brother Matais.

Jim Gibson and Tiffany McElroy were married on July 25th in Jamaica. Tiffany was a news anchor for Channel 11 in NYC and moved to Philadelphia with her 5 year old daughter Reina.

1995

Class Correspondent Webber Scott webberscott@sbcglobal.net 1955 West Cortland Street Apt. 1W Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 862-2061

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Class Agents Jeff Dusault Sean Hennessy John Pratt Gordon Uehling Greg Szazynski sadly writes: “It’s been a difficult time for me and my family since my Dad passed on August 4, 2008. I think it’s important for all students, past and present, to stop every once in a while to say thanks for their parents for the sacrifices that were made and to tell them you love them as often as you can. My two boys, Cameron (6) and Landon (2) are future hockey players, so be ready Mr. Foster... you may have two more crazy goalies to deal with!”

1992 Class Agents Brian Grimm Bud Hoopes Jon Kurian Trent Miller Case Newberry Al Buckbee was elected, this past fall, to the Orange County (NY) legislature. You can visit his webpage at www.AlBuckbee.com.

1993 Class Agent Had Fuller Nick Stanton has worked in the entertainment business in Hollywood for the last 15 years and has now starting his own hunting outfitter in northern California. “We do a lot of wild boar hunting, as well as black bear, deer and fly fishing”.

1994 Class Correspondent Daryl Rubinstein darylr@berliss.com 111 Kensington Lane Livingston, NJ 07039 (973) 992-1976

Tom Gibson, Jim Gibson ’90, Tiffany McElroy, her sister Chelsea, and daughter Reina

Class Agents David Cartier Steve Marzuke Dave Prezioso

JP Burlington jjohnpaul76@gmail.com Westover School P.O. Box 847 Middlebury, CT 02852 (203) 577-4623 AJ McHugh anthonyjmchugh@gmail.com 16 Mystic Drive Ossining, NY 10562 Class Agent Karl Munson

1996 Class Correspondent TC Romain toussaint.romain@gmail.com 6642 Ziegler Lane Charlotte, NC 28269 Class Agents Paul Macchio Brad McCrary Chris Small Chris Thompson Joe Alex and Melissa Keckler were married on August 22, 2009. Joe is co-owner of American Maintenance (facility services) along with his brother. The couple resides in Islip, NY. Rob Duryea is working in data security in Indonesia & Bali. He has a house in Jakarta & Bali. All are welcome to visit.

Brad McCrary is back in the States after spending the last 2 ½ years in Shanghai, China. “It was an opportunity I will never forget. Home base is Greenville, SC in a house that I bought back in 2005. I did run into Chris Small while traveling for work in July, it was good to see him. Hope everyone is well.”

1997 Class Correspondent Neel Choudhury neelanjan_choudhury@yahoo.com 7 Herd & Tanner Road Holmes, NY 12531 (845) 878-7728 Class Agents Chris DiCarlo Will Diefenderfer JP Massop

JP Massop happily reports: “Everything is going great. We just had our three year anniversary since we bought the hotel. I’m thinking about having a get together for all European and Asian alumni and anyone else who wants to come. If there is anyone who is interested, please let me know at www.asljungagarden.se.”

1998 Class Correspondent John Ferrarone jbferrarone@hotmail.com 1530 Francisco Street, Apt 2 San Francisco, CA 94123 Class Agents Barlow Brown Bill Busch Sky Gellatly Greg Hayden Dan Hennessy Ethan Jamron Charlie Nersinger George Griffith was married this past November to Sarah McQuade. “On May1st, I was promoted to Managed Care Brand Marketing team with responsibility for vaccines and HIV products at Merck. As well, I also completed my MBA in May 2009, having studied in Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, Argentina and Mexico.”

Brad Schundler is now Executive Vice President for Borer Financial Communications, Inc. Borer Financial works with CFOs and financial executives of publicly traded companies to reduce their fixed expenses by outsourcing their SEC compliance filings and in effect saving them money. Brad would like to network with alumni interested in outsourcing their or their client’s, SEC filing requirements. For more information on Brad’s position and/or Borer Financial EDGAR filing and news release services e-mail Brad at bschundler@borerfinancial.com.

1999 Class Correspondent John Rosenberger rudie99102@aol.com 1165 5th Avenue New York, NY 10029 (212) 987-8238 Class Agent Doug McHoul

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Russell T. Pyle son of Margot C. Pyle, Trustee, happily announced the birth of his fourth son, Duncan J. Pyle, December 9, 2008, named after his late uncle Duncan A. Pyle ’86.

David Bennett tells us: “After 14 ½ years, I have left the Marriott Hotel chain and recently became an Account Manager for Minibar Systems of North America. I also moved from Manhattan to Brooklyn in July and love it!

Lastly, I adopted 22 fresh water fish for my new tank.”

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Bondi and Matais, children of Carolina and Peter Drew ’90

1988

Kirk Vartan writes: “Our company A SLICE OF NEW YORK celebrated its three year anniversary on September 19, 2009. It was so great to see all my old friends at the 25th in June. I hope we can do it again next year!!!!”

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Bailey Vanneck and his wife Neely have three children; Jack (8), Brooks (6) and Carter (1½ ).

Eric Kane reports: “My son Colin (5) has started kindergarten and loves every minute… he’s quite the athlete playing soccer, t-ball and tennis. The girls, Lainey and Leia, turned three this past July and love the beach and pool.”

Class Agents Mort Fearey Brian Fisher Cam Geer Lawson Willard

1985

Marc Daniel worked with Christian Veterinary Missions in Haiti, this past March. His job with several other vets in his team was to teach surgical skills and other pertinent information for care of local animals and the people who care for them. “I plan to stay connected with the long term missionary there and will likely return this coming year.”

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Nick Guidi graduated from Lynn University in May 2008 with a B.S. (cum laude) in Sports Management. He’s worked as a Production Assistant with ESPN Tennis Channel and also teaches at a local tennis academy run by a former All-American. “In July 2009, I ran my 3rd marathon in San Francisco and broke 3 hours. I hope to qualify for Boston”.

Class Correspondents Mark Arjam 3091 North Main Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (510) 945-7990 Jimmy O’Neill joneil66@yahoo.com 37 Willow Road Rocky Point, NY 11778 (631) 748-3471

Eric Williams ’03

2003

Class Agent Andy Baker Phil Schacter plays rugby for a White Plains, NY team. “I’m an EMT for Greenwich Emergency Service (GEMS) and was married on September 26, 2009 to Laura Strong”.

2001 Class Correspondent Robert Grace kingsos1@aol.com 1601 3rd Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Class Agent Sam Boyer

Class Agent Tom McCoy, Jr. Eric Williams of Lake Carmel, NY, signed a professional contract to play baseball with the Big Bend Cowboys of Alpine, TX in the Continental Baseball League. Williams, who was recently selected for the Continental Baseball League’s All-Star Game, is 1st in the league in batting average (.367), 1st in on base percentage (.539), 2nd in total hits (51), and 1st in runs scored (43.) While at T-P, he played varsity baseball and varsity soccer for 4 years.

Eric graduated from Wake Forest University in 2008 and he also spent 2 years at Arizona State University.

Sean Ray is still living in the Boston area.

“My two year old twins (Anna and Madison) are doing great, getting bigger and speaking more every day. I still work for my father in West Africa in the oil field industry. I recently returned from a trip to Miami to visit several T-P classmates. Please... if anyone talks to Spencer Macli ... ask him how it is working on the set of Medellin”.

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Class Agent John Mershimer Grant Baker writes: “I recently went skeet shooting in Chicago with Emmet O’Neill, his father and John Wierzba. We had a great time! John Wierzba is starting a new position with a financial services firm in Manhattan, Emmet is finishing school at DePaul, and I am working, finishing undergrad, and preparing for Law School at The University of Chicago.”

Seth Goodrich was the senior captain for Saint Anselm College Hawks in Manchester, NH. This is his second season as captain and he’s been on the team since he was a freshman

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Mike Schacter plays rugby for White Plains, NY and graduated May 2009 from Providence College Friars, RI. He’s also Captain of the Rugby Team of New England Collegiate All Stars.

2006

Connor Sallee writes: “I am now a USCF category 1 cyclist (highest rank other than professional) and recently placed 10th in the U23 National Criterium championships in Bend, OR amongst seasoned professionals.”

Class Correspondent Kyle O’Brien Ob_9@hotmail.com 60 Fifewood Cres Whitby Ontario L1R 1M5 (905) 668-6307

Paul Schacter is a sophomore at Salve Regina University in RI and plays rugby with the Smoking Donkeys. Paul was selected as a member of the New England Regional Championship team, where selection is by-invitation-only.

Bizbee Wardman had a great summer as a marina manager.

Barbara & Bill Hickey write: “In 2004, I retired from Princeton University and we moved to Idaho to be closer to our children. My wife Barb teaches a Master Gardener class in Boise, while I am a volunteer Coach with the BSU football program. Our golden lab Sunshine is still with us and sends her best wishes to all the labs back on the T-P campus”.

Children of Jim and Anne James, former faculty

Class Agents Elliot Davis Bobby Waegelein

2007 Class Correspondent Steven Kotton TPFootball44@aol.com 23 Hoover Street Milford, CT 06460 (203) 882-8840 Class Agents Justin Fletcher-DeNovellis Cam Stewart Will Schacter is a junior at Drew University in Madison, NJ. He plays lacrosse for the Drew Rangers and is majoring in art.

2008 Class Correspondents Patrick Kelly patktp@gmail.com 64 Seven Oaks Lane Brewster, NY 10509 (845) 279-6691 Phil Parker pparke10@jhu.edu 10 Ryan Court Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (732) 438-9371

CJ Burke ’09 shows off his graduation quilt — a gift made by his grandmother depicting his soccer jerseys.

2009 Class Correspondents Leo Liyeung leoliyeung@gmail.com Apartment 17, St. George’s Court 83 Kadoorie Avenue Hong Kong Taylor Weber hobarthero@gmail.com 15 Dogwood Hill Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Class Agents Patrick Leary Mike Tyrrell

The Office of Admission is currently seeking T-P Alumni to place on a list that will be given to potential students. The prospective families will receive a form with contact information. This information will include your name, phone number and/or email address, best time to call, city, state, and your class year.

If you would like to volunteer to assist the Admissions Office, please contact: Michael J Broderick ‘94 M.Ed, Associate Director of Admissions, at mbroderick@trinitypawling.org or (845) 855-4826.

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Class Agent Jamie Hiteshew

Devin Manning Dmsb03@aol.com 42 Sandra Lane Weymouth, MA 02188 (781) 682-7581

Emmet O’Neill, while fishing in Canada with his Grandfather this past June, caught the ever-elusive Canadian Muskie weighing in at 47 pounds!

Tim Margiotta is a two sport athlete at the University of New England. He received the Defensive Player of the Year award and was named to the New England Collegiate Hockey Association All-Star Team. Tim started all 19 games, registering five goals and 12 assists to rank him tied for fourth on the team, with 17 points. In the 2009 lacrosse season, Tim started all 16 games for the Nor’easters and led the team in caused turn-overs, with a total of 32.

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Geoff Fitzgerald was married on February 14, 2009 in Dallas, TX to Mary Margaret Field.

They met at the University of Mississippi and recently moved to Dallas, TX.

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Phil Bardsley phillip.bardsley.ii@gmail.com 334 Pepper Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06905 (203) 329-1167

Class Correspondent Greg Hawley P.O. Box 194 133 Meads Cross Road Stormville, NY 12582 (845) 878-9550

Class Agent Frank Barnes

Emmet O’Neill ’05, Grant Baker ’05, and John Wierzba ’05

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Class Correspondent Joe DePaola jndep@conncoll.edu 9 Timberline Trail Pawling, NY 12564 (845) 855-8037

Mikey Zaccaria writes: “I would like to give a shout out to all of my boys who graduated in the Class of 2004. I wish you the best of luck with your futures”.

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Steve Krzyston graduated from the College of Charleston in May 2009, did an internship with District of Columbia’s Public Defender’s office over summer, and is currently attending the Charleston School of Law.

Class Agents Mickey Carroll Pat Houst Kevin Kent

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of the Bennington Elks Lodge 567 and longtime member of the American Legion Post 13.

He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Ella Fitzgerald Graves on January 20, 2005, not before they celebrated more than 60 years of marriage. He was also pre-deceased by brothers Cebra Q. Graves of France, George M. Graves of Shaftsbury, and William R. Graves of Pownal. He leaves his only son, Peter Q. Graves of Bennington, and his fiancée, Cami Thompson, two cherished grandchildren; Katherine Bowen, and her husband, Mark of Putney, VT, and Willy Graves of Putney and his much loved great grandchild, James M. Bowen of Putney. He also leaves a nephew, John Y.C. Graves of East Hampton, NY, and numerous cousins and relatives. If friends desire, contributions in memory of Mr. Graves, may be made to Kurn-Hattin Home or the VNA and Hospice of Southwestern Vermont Health Care or through the office of Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.

Paul R. Brinckerhoff ’33, PhD, affectionately known as Dr. Paul, formerly of Ridgefield, CT died February 23, 2009 at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of Madeline (Leonard) Brinckerhoff and the late Valerie (LePire) Brinckerhoff. Dr. Paul was born in New Rochelle, NY, September 2, 1914, son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Woodcock) Brinckerhoff. He was raised in Mt. Kisco, NY and graduated from Columbia University.

He had lived in Ridgefield for many years before he and his wife moved to Ashlar of Newtown. Dr. Paul was a therapist and counseled people at his office in Danbury for many years. He was also a photographer in Norwalk and owned a modeling agency.

Besides his wife, he leaves six children, Joris Brinckerhoff of PA, Marie Jensen of Newtown, CT, Harold “Brinck” Brinckerhoff of Fairfield, CT, David Brinckerhoff of Roxbury, CT, Matthew Brinckerhoff of Watertown, CT, and Christopher Brinckerhoff of New Milford, CT. 13 grandchildren; Craig and Christian Jensen, Tara Triblets, Sean Tori, Madeline, Joshua, Jacob, Samantha, Corey, Daniel, Jesse and Mackenzie Brinckerhoff; and two great-grandchildren, Daniel and Peter. He was predeceased by a son, Paul Brinckerhoff, Jr. Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to Trinity-Pawling, 700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564.

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James J. Schweppe ’37 , 92, of West Caldwell, formerly of Montclair, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in Mountainside Hospital. Mr. Schweppe was born in New York City.

He graduated from Trinity-Pawling School in 1937 and went to work for American Airlines. He and his wife founded Schweppe and Co. Realtors in 1964.

He remained president of the company until his retirement in 1981. Mr. Schweppe was president of the Montclair Board of Realtors in 1969 and 1970, a member of the Citizens for Educational Planning for the Montclair Public Schools, a 15-year volunteer for the Montclair chapter of the American Red Cross, and a recipient of The Montclair Board of Realtors Community Service Award. In recent years, Mr. Schweppe was a member of the Dunworkin Club and sang with the chorus at Crane’s Mill. He was a lifelong summer resident of Squirrel Island, ME and enjoyed boating, fishing and gardening. Mr. Schweppe was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ayres; daughter, Lee Schweppe Mandell; mother, Minnette Schweppe; and sisters, Pamela and Beverly.

He is survived by his son, Richard and his wife Susan; son, Jay and his wife Betsy; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Donations may be made to the Squirrel Island Preservation Foundation, Squirrel Island, ME. Charles C. Mathias ’40 Senator Charles Mathias, Trinity-Pawling School Alumnus Dies — by Brian Fisher ’84, AdmissionsQuest, reprinted with permission

January 29th, 2010 Charles Mathias, the three term Maryland Senator and classic “party of Lincoln” Republican died this past Monday.

Noted for his “bold stances that were often at odds with the prevailing views of his party” and his unwillingness to participate in the Southern Strategy Senator Mathias practiced an honesty and belief that sometimes put him at odds with emerging modern Republican party philosophy.

“I’m not all that liberal,” he said in 1974, describing his political views. “In fact, in some respects, I’m conservative. A while ago, I introduced a bill preserving the guarantees of the Bill of Rights by prohibiting warrantless wiretaps. I suppose they’ll say it’s another liberal effort, but it’s as conservative as you can get. It’s conserving the Constitution.” (WP) This kind of integrity and honesty is often missing in today’s public and political discourse. Senator Mathias makes the blog today because I enjoyed meeting him as T-P student in the mid-1980’s on his return to campus.

Senator Mathias spent a year, 1939-1940, at the then named Pawling School before entering Haverford College.

Robert Semple penned a glowing remembrance of Senator Mathias in Wednesday’s New York Times. Noting that Mathias signature issue was civil rights, Semple concludes with these paragraphs: “…The lofty way to describe him would be to say that he voted his conscience. But as he saw it, he was simply voting for things that everyone of conscience ought to support: respect for constitutional rights, respect for the environment, respect for the balance of powers.

He once told The Times’ Tom Wicker that the senators he most admired were Democrats J. William Fulbright, Mike Mansfield and Philip Hart, and Republicans John Sherman Cooper, Jacob Javits, George Aiken and Clifford Case.

Why these? “Individual responsibility,” he answered. “Each one of these people would take an issue on his own responsibility. They wouldn’t have to have the cover of some ideology. They’d simply come to the conclusion that this was the right thing for the country.” That describes Mac Mathias.” (New York Times, A Responsible Man) H. Marchant Dudley ’41, age 86, died peacefully on November 17, 2008 in Naples, FL after a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years Marilyn P. Dudley, who died in July 2008. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Carl Chester and Marie Clarke Dudley. He had lived in Barrington, RI and then Bristol, RI before permanently residing in Naples in 2005.

March attended The Pawling School (Pawling, NY) and Moses Brown School (Providence) before enlisting in the US Navy during WW II where he served as a Pharmacist’s Mate and saw action in both the Pacific (Tarawa) and Europe (Londonderry). March spent his working career in the paper business, most recently with Narragansett Paper Co. in East Providence retiring in 1977 after 25

years of service. After retirement he donated much of his time to Meals on Wheels and TapIn. Most of his personal time was spent creating unique teakwood cabinets and building his “great stone wall”. He is survived by two sons, Peter and his wife Debbie of Naples, Stephen and his wife Suthina of Los Angeles and a daughter Sue D. Broomhead and her husband Lloyd of Seekonk, MA. His daughter Paula Tagiuri pre-deceased him in February 2008. He also leaves six grandchildren, Sarah Wayne (husband Kerry) and Leah Ritchey (husband John) of Naples, Ana Tagiuri of Cambridge, MA and Wai, Henry and Nora Dudley of Los Angeles, two great granddaughters, Katelyn and Allison Wayne of Naples, one great grandson, Adrey Ritchey of Naples, a niece Barbara Patterson Clancy of Riverside, RI and nephew Robert W. Patterson of Warren, RI. Harold D. Fox ’41, a former resident of Oklahoma City, died on July 9, 2009. He was a resident of Oklahoma City until recently when he and his wife Hope, moved permanently to their summer home in East Orleans on Cape Cod. Born in White Plains, NY, on November 14,1921 to Dr. Dixon Ryan Fox and Marion Osgood Fox, he resided in Scarsdale, NY, until 1934 when his family moved to Schenectady, NY, when his father became president of Union College.

After graduating from The Pawling School he attended Union College, majoring in geology. At Union he was a member of the varsity football, hockey and lacrosse teams, as well as the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. In 1943, he joined the Marine Corps and attended the V-12 program at the University of Rochester.

Later that he entered the U.S. Navy Candidate School at Columbia University, where he was commissioned as ensign in August of 1944.

He then served in the Pacific theater on the USS Mack, a destroyer escort, completing his service as a Lt. j.g. After the war, he continued his education in geology at Union. He then entered Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, where he received a master’s degree in geology.

He spent his entire career in the oil and gas industry, beginning as an exploration geologist with the California Co. and, subsequently with Sohio and Anson Corp. In 1973 he became a consulting geologist, which he found rewarding. He was a former longtime member of the board of trustees of the Science Museum

Oklahoma, and a former member of the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. As a member of All Souls Episcopal Church, he was one of the organizers of the Boy Scouts troop.

He later became the merit badge counselor for astronomy for scouts from all over the city. He served as a member of the state accrediting board under Oklahoma Governor Barlett.

He was a member of the Oklahoma City Geological Society, American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Geologists Society of America. He is survived by his wife Hope of 64 years; and daughters Dr. Charity Craver Fox and her husband Dr. Seth A. Wolfe of Columbus, OH, Sarah Fox Burkhart of San Antonio, TX, Elizabeth Pratt Fox and her husband Robert Egleston of Cheshire, CT, and Diane D. Fox Wheeler and her husband Blair F. Wheeler of Winchester. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.

William H. Oler ’41, of Old Greenwich, CT, passed away on August 28, 2009.

He lived with his wife of 62 years, Jeanne Harold Oler in Old Greenwich for more than 50 years. Jeanne Oler passed away in October 2008. Bill graduated from Yale University with the Class of 1945, finishing in 1948 after service in World War II. Like others of his era, while at Yale he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. and spent several years stationed in the South Pacific. He became a 2nd Lieutenant and participated in the 2nd Marine Division occupation of the southern island of Japan, Kyushu, returning home after spending a year in Nagasaki. After finishing up at Yale, Bill went to work for the Hauck Manufacturing Company, where he spent time in Brooklyn, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH and Detroit, MI. He left Hauck to become vice president of sales for the Okonite Company based in Passaic, NJ and later moved to General Felt Industries as senior vice president when Okonite was acquired by General Felt Industries. Bill finished his career as vice president of Knoll International, after Knoll acquired General Felt Industries. After retiring from Knoll International, Bill became president of the Carpet Cushion Council, a trade association servicing the floor covering industry, until his second retirement in 2006. Bill always had a particular interest in education. He served as trustee of his alma mater, Trinity-Pawling School for 20 years. In addition, he was active in

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Van Vechten B. Graves ’25 of Bennington, VT, born 1906, passed away peacefully September 2009, following a short illness at 103 years old. He was a distinguished Attorney, Judge and World War II veteran who proudly served in the European Theater.

Mr. Graves was born in Bennington, VT, on May 20, 1906, the youngest of three sons of Collins M. Graves and Florence Quackenbush Graves. He attended local schools and graduated high school from The Pawling School.

He graduated from Brown University in 1929.

While at Brown he was a member of the DKE fraternity. Following graduation he was employed for several years by the old National City Bank of New York in its Far East Division.

He returned to Bennington and commenced to study law in the office of his brother, Cebra Q. Graves and worked for the firm of Jerome, Graves and Graves. He was admitted to the Vermont Bar in 1936. He then practiced law with his brother and the late William Travers Jerome, Jr. until the firm was dissolved due to the War. Mr. Graves married the former Ella Fitzgerald in Bennington on November 4, 1939. Mr. Graves was an Army veteran. He entered the Army in May of 1943 and served overseas for two years with the 12th Criminal Investigation Division. During that time he served in many posts including Ireland, England, France and Luxemburg. Mr. Graves was also a member of the Vermont State Guard. Following the end of World War II, Mr. Graves was engaged in the private practice of Law and for 12 years served as Probate Judge for the District of Bennington from 1949 until 1961. Noted for his interest and love of town politics and history, Mr. Graves also served several years as Attorney for the Village of Bennington. For many years he was Director of the old County National Bank of Bennington and was a Vice President of the institution. He was a member of the local Selective Service Board in earlier years. In addition he also served on the Board of the Putnam Memorial Hospital, the Bennington Library, and the Charles Cooper School. He retired from the practice of law in 1972. Mr. Graves was a member of the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and had served on the Vestry. He was a member

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J. William Rewalt ’53 (written by Norm Noble ‘53) was the only son of Kathleen Jones and Jay William Rewalt III. He was born in NYC. The family later returned to Bermuda, the home country of his mother, where he spent most of his younger years. Bill attended Trinity-Pawling School in upstate New York. After which he furthered his education at Washington & Lee University in Virginia where he played college football. In his early 20’s, he became an actor and stunt man for a series called Crunch & Des which was filmed at Darrell Island in Bermuda.

He received his pilot’s license during this time and often spoke of flying the P-51 Mustang.

Bill was a leader in the Insurance Industry for more than 40 years. He served with the Argus Group for over twenty years and became an executive director. In this capacity, he was responsible for the life insurance and pensions division of Argus. His territory was the Caribbean including Bermuda and the Bahamas.

Today, Argus is the largest insurance organization in the domestic insurance market in Bermuda. Bill started his career with the Somers Isles Insurance Company in the late 1950’s.

This company was the first of what became the Argus Group. After Bill retired from Argus, he fulfilled his dream by starting his own insurance company — Watford Insurance. Today we say grateful thanks to Watford. It was that

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company that brought him to the Cayman Islands which has remained his home for over 30 years. At the end of his illustrious insurance career, Bill retired as a broker for Lloyds of London. Bill had many interests but his dearest by far was fishing. To share his desire for the sport he started the Cayman Islands Angling Club in 1982. He knew that the seas would not always be calm enough to fish. To have a land based fishing connection he talked NormNoble and Al Thompson into forming Sportsman’s Paradise — a sporting goods store with a heavy emphasis on fishing. Bill often spoke with passion of his crowning achievement The Million Dollar Month Fishing Tournament. This legendary tournament started as a joint effort between him and then Minister of Tourism the late Jim Bodden. The purpose of the tournament was to promote tourism in the slow season.

By the second year 134 boats entered. The objective was achieved. Just as an engine drives a boat - Bill was the engine that drove the tournament. He successfully captained the event from its inception in 1984 until 1997.

He had a way of teaching without you realizing that you were learning. Along the way he taught the Cayman Islands that it was not only OK but was in fact beneficial, to release blue marlin. As with everything else he has ever done his heart was into it. Needless to say Bill was an accomplished fisherman and the holder of many world records. He also served as representative of the prestigious International Game Fish Association. The “Service Above Self”— Rotary career of Bill is so substantial that it is worthy of a separate tribute. However it would be irresponsible of me as a Past District Governor not to at least mention and say thanks again for the stalwart job he did while serving as my Assistant Governor for the Turks & Caicos Islands in 1999 - 2000. Bill met his wife and soul mate Margaret Chen over 40 years ago. He was not at all bashful to take time to tell us all how much he loved her and how determined he was to woo her. Bill was an adventurous person who loved to travel.

He took Margaret and the family all over the world. You will all agree with me that when Bill entered a room his presence was felt. He exuded warmth and many of those intangible qualities that made you feel drawn to him. You knew you were in the presence of a good person, a genuine person. A person who despite the adversities he faced in his own life had enough love for life left over to make you feel good. His sense of humor and quick-wit endeared him to all of us — I am

positive each one of us has our own Bill Rewalt story to tell. We have much to learn from this man, our dear friend. We wish all the very best to his family — his wife Margaret; children, Jay, Neil, Daniel and Melissa; his daughter-in-laws, Jo El and Carla; grandchildren, Jorry and Kortney, and his cousins Tommy and Renolds. These names often punctuated his conversations and his love for them was obvious. His was a heart filled with love. From the first time he shook your hand to the time you said good bye you could feel a special quality. It is a quality that we will all be able to remember and treasure for many years to come.

Thane Smith ‘58 passed away on January 23, 2010 from complications of Alzheimers disease.

David H. Montross ‘62 of Tantasqua Shore Dr., died Wednesday, Jan. 20th, in the Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, after being stricken ill.

He leaves his wife of 33 years, Constance M. (Morhardt) Montross; four daughters, Rachel M. Patterson and her husband Steve of Springfield, Sarah J. Montross of Brooklyn, NY, Rebecca J. Montross of Sturbridge and Laura E. Montross of Sturbridge; a brother, Cortlandt Montross and his wife Anne of Cranford, NJ; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was born in Rahway, NJ, the son of the late Harry L. and Isabel M. (Johnson) Montross.

He served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War era. David was the Principal Consultant for Montross and Associates, an executive coaching and talent management consulting firm. He previously was a Partner with Camden Consulting Group in Boston. Prior to joining Camden, Dave held senior leadership and executive development positions with Digital Equipment Corp., Stratus Computer and the Norton Company.

Earlier in his career he was Director of Career Counseling and Placement at Holy Cross College Dave held a B.A. from Rutgers University; an M.A. from Seton Hall University; and a Doctorate from Indiana University. He was the co-author/editor of four books on topics related to career development. David enjoyed fly fishing for trout in Western Mass. He enjoyed playing softball, baseball, basketball and golf. He loved the outdoors and the

company of friends. He especially loved spending time with his wife and four daughters and was looking forward to becoming a grandfather in April. Donations may be made to the Trinity-Pawling School, 700 Rt. 22, Pawling, NY 12564 or to the Montross College Fund c/o TD Bank, 178 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566.

Donald J. Masters, Jr. ’64 of Denver, CO, died August 31, 2009, as a result of a motorcycle accident near Salmon, ID. Mr. Masters was born February 9, 1946 in New York City, son of Donald and Mary Lee Masters. He graduated from TrinityPawling prep school in New York in 1964, from Yale University with honors in1972 and from the University of Pennsylvania law school in 1976. Donald served as a First Lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army in Vietnam in 1969, receiving the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, as well as other medals. He practiced law at the firm of Rogers & Wells in New York City and at Holme Roberts & Owen in Denver. He was General Counsel of United Cable Television and a founder of United Global Communications.

Masters was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of business ventures, including Access Television, The Recovery Network, and Hart Exploration. Mr. Masters was active in the recovery community and heavily involved in Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Contemplative Outreach. He worked with Father Thomas Keating of St. Benedicts Monastery in Snowmass, CO to offer retreats in Centering Prayer for those in recovery and co-produced the video series, The Contemplative Dimensions of the 12-Steps, with Father Keating. His insights, wisdom and compassion blessed the lives of many, especially those who struggled with addiction. Donald loved the outdoors and touring the open road on his motorcycle. He died in a beautiful location doing what he loved. Donald is survived by his son Noah Masters, currently of London, England; step-son Justin Spicer, Denver, CO; step-daughter Ashley Turner Harrington (John), Golden, CO; granddaughter Ella Caroline Harrington, Golden, CO; former wife of 24 years, Caroline Turner, Denver, CO; sisters Lee Eichert (Joe), Orofino, ID, and Lynne Masters (David Grossman), Walla Walla, WA, and several nieces and nephews.

Asa G. Hilliard, IV ’78 was born in Denver, CO on February 14, 1959. He was the first child born to Dr. Asa G. Hilliard, III and Mrs. Patsy Jo Hilliard. He passed to eternity on May 12, 2009. Family members affectionately referred to Asa as “Sonny”. He was also called “Ace” and later “Aa-sa-roo”, a nickname given to him by his father. Asa grew up in San Francisco, CA, Monrovia, Liberia, and South San Francisco, CA. He attended South San Francisco High School (SSF) where he was a campus leader and an outstanding athlete who broke numerous records in track & field and football. Asa graduated from SSF High School in 1977 and spent one year at Trinity-Pawling School in upstate New York. Asa left Trinity-Pawling and accepted a full athletic scholarship to the University of Massachusetts (UMASS) where he majored in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Before graduating from UMASS, Asa gained experience in sales through an internship with Proctor and Gamble. After leaving UMASS, Asa served as a Convention Sales Representative for the Marriott Corporation and the Westin Galleria in Houston, TX. He later worked for the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, GA. In later years, Asa ran a flyer distribution business in Denver, CO and lived in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, which provided him to provide employment to other people.

He was a key sales and distribution associate for The Black Pages in the Atlanta area. For almost 26 years, Asa fought a courageous battle against mental illness and even while sick, he remained kind, friendly, and generous in spirit. Due to his caring personality and the respect that people had for him, he was often offered jobs by the administrators of metal health facilities in which he resided. One of these positions was Job Coach for mental health clients at Georgia Regional Hospital.

Asa was also a featured subject of a nationally broadcast documentary about mental illness. During his illness, he traveled around the country, but always returned home to be with his family. During his last days in this world, he lived and fellowshipped with the men of Mission Possible owned by Deborah Farley. Asa was well-read and could comfortably converse with anyone about subjects from science to history to politics and beyond.

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Westi Hansen ’44, 83, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2008. Born in Ubby, Denmark, he spent most of his childhood in Copenhagen. He came to the United States in 1937, living in New York City. He attended the Pawling School and graduated in 1944 from the Choate School before joining the U.S. Navy during World War II. While in the Navy he attended Yale University, Baldwin Wallace and Northwestern University where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. After the war

he graduated from Yale. He married Dorothy Yegge of Evanston, IL in May 1948 and started a 40 year career with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company during which time they lived in Chicago, Saginaw, MI, Dayton, OH, Charlotte NC, Lincoln, NE, Wolverhampton, England and Akron, OH. He retired as an executive vice president in 1988 and started spending the winters in Naples. He served on the board of Akron Children’s Hospital and was a member of Portage Country Club in Akron, Rolling Rock Club in Ligonier, PA, Royal Poinciana Golf Club, the Naples Athletic Club and the Naples Yacht Club. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy; cousins, Mariann, Paul, Jutta, Orla of Denmark and Esther of Chicago. Memorial contributions may be made to: Naples Conservancy of Southwest Florida, 1450 Merrihue Drive, Naples, FL 34102; Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or a charity of one’s choice.

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the affairs of Yale University and was the recipient of the Yale Medal, Yale’s highest honor.

Bill was secretary of his Yale class for 15 years and served as the president of the Yale Alumni Association of Greenwich, where he received the Centennial Medal in 2001, presented by the President of Yale University. He also was the recipient of the Meritorious Service Award to Yale for the Yale Science and Engineering Association. Bill was also active locally. He was a member of Innis Arden Golf Club for more than 50 years, having served on the Board of Governors for 10 years and as its president for two years. In August 2009, Bill was made an Honorary Lifetime Member of Innis Arden. Bill loved the game of golf and traveled with friends to play Scotland’s Royal and Ancient courses including The Old Course at St Andrew, Troon and Muirfield, in addition to Spain’s best southern and northern courses.

Music has always been a big force in Bill’s world. While at Yale, he sang in the Yale a cappella male singing group, the Whiffenpoofs. He went on to receive the Yale Glee Club Medal and was the first recipient of the Yale Whiffenpoof Cup. Also, upon arrival in Greenwich in 1957, Bill co-founded The Offsounders, a singing group in Riverside and Old Greenwich that is still active. Bill is survived by his four children, William H. Oler III (and Cindy Knowles Oler) of Cleveland, OH, Peter H. Oler (and Joanne Oler) of Greensboro and Sunset Beach, NC, Amy Oler Greenberg of Stamford and Imogene Oler Altznauer (and Greg Altznauer) of Cape Elizabeth, ME. He is survived by his five grandchildren, Rachel Oler Franco (and Chris Franco) of Greenwich, Rick Weber and Emily Oler of Chagrin Falls, OH and Samantha and Maximilian Altznauer of Cape Elizabeth, ME. He is survived by three great-grandchildren, Maddie, Grant and Turner Franco of Greenwich. He is also survived by his brother, The Rev. Clarke K. Oler (and Wendy Oler) of Pasadena, CA and many loving nieces and nephews.

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Brian D. See ’91 died unexpectedly on October 6, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. He was born in Mount Kisco, NY on August 19, 1973 to Douglas F. and Elizabeth (Betty) Moreno See. He had been a resident of Atlanta, GA since 1992. He is preceded in death by his father, Douglas F. See, maternal grandparents, Salvatore and Frances Moreno, and paternal grandparents, Foster and Catherine See. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth (Betty) Moreno See, his sister Janet Jovert and his nieces, Emily and Rachel Jovert who reside in Atlanta, GA. Harvey J. Feldman (PP, Alex ’07), 77, an East Asian specialist at the State Department who served as U.S. ambassador to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, died Feb. 24, 2009 at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington. He had aortic dissection, a tear in the artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Since 1994, Mr. Feldman had been a distinguished fellow in China policy at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative public policy organization. Mr. Feldman spent 30 years working at the State Department before retiring in 1986 as an alternate U.S. representative to the United Nations, with the rank of ambassador. He spent significant

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portions of his career in China, Taiwan and Japan and helped plan President Richard Nixon’s groundbreaking visit to China in 1972 as a member of the State Department’s Policy Planning Council. The trip helped start the normalization of diplomatic relations between the United States and communist China. Later, as Washington-based director of the Office of the Republic of China Affairs, Mr. Feldman helped create the American Institute in Taiwan, which replaced the U.S. embassy in Taipei after diplomatic relations were shifted to Beijing. The institute carries out all the essential functions of an official U.S. embassy. Mr. Feldman was one of the drafters of the Taiwan Relations Act, legislation that defines the U.S. relationship with Taiwan in part by providing for its defense against China. His honors included the State Department Distinguished Service Award. After settling in Washington in 1990, he became a partner in Global Business Access, a consulting firm formed by retired senior diplomats. He also was executive director of a joint presidential commission that recommended the creation of Radio Free Asia. Harvey Julien Feldman, an Arlington resident, was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was a graduate of the University of Chicago, where he also received a master’s degree in Chinese studies in 1954. He spoke Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Bulgarian and at one point was deputy chief of mission of the embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria. He was editor of the book “Constitutional Reform and the Future of the Republic of China” (1991) and an editor of the book “Taiwan in a Time of Transition” (1988). He also was a frequent contributor to newspaper opinion pages. He was a board member of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs and the U.S.-India Institute. His marriage to Carol Borja Feldman ended in divorce. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Laura Sherman of Arlington; two sons from his first marriage, Chris Feldman of Austin and Peter Feldman of Indianapolis; a son from his second marriage, Alex Feldman of Arlington; a sister; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

Ernest Stempel (PP, Calvin ’76, Neil ’80), a former vice chairman of American International Group Inc. and a self-made billionaire passed away April 13, 2009. He was 92.

Stempel, who lived in Bermuda, died after suffering a heart attack in Cape Town, South Africa while visiting with his wife’s family, said New York-based attorney Henry Christensen.

A native New Yorker, Stempel had a personal fortune estimated at $1.3 billion as of last year, according to Fortune magazine. Stempel joined the organization that would become AIG in 1938, working as a clerk while attending Fordham Law School at night. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he was sent to Bermuda in 1953 and oversaw the American International Reinsurance Co.’s rapid growth in the British Atlantic territory. A vice chairman of the company starting in 1968, Stempel also developed operations in the Philippines. Fordham Law School gave Stempel an alumni achievement award in 2007, noting his role in promoting life insurance in Asia and establishing Bermuda’s prominent place in the insurance industry. Stempel is survived by his wife, Brendalyn Stempel and three children from a previous marriage. His first wife, Phyllis died in 1993.

John J. Lomazzo ’71 died on August 22, 2009 of a brain tumor.

Editor’s Correction Note: In the Winter 2009 issue of the Trinity-Pawling Magazine, an incorrect photo was placed next to the obituary of L. Franklin McCollum, Jr. ’50.

The photo was of Albert H. Manchester ’50, who is indeed alive and well. We apologize to both families for the mix-up.

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Robert W. Crocker, Jr. ’80, who worked 15 years as an NHL equipment manager, suffered a ruptured artery due to an enlarged heart and died suddenly on November 24, 2008.

Crocker, 47 lived in Hurst, TX, with his wife Diane.In recent years he had been an executive for SGS Hardware, a national manufacturer of hinges, locks, and doorknobs. Crocker was also the equipment manager for the 1996 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team that competed in Lillehammer, Norway. He started his career with the Hartford Whalers, moved on to the Boston Bruins and then the San Jose Sharks. He was also an able trainer and assisted in that capacity at each stop. He is the son of Bob and Ann Crocker of Centerville, MA. Crocker, Sr., a scout with the Los Angeles Kings who spent his whole life in hockey -— from college coach to NHL front office — is known widely to readers of these pages. Bob, Sr. reports that the outpouring of support he and his wife have received from the hockey community has been enormously uplifting.

David J. Trotta ’80, 46, of Millerton, NY died unexpectedly at Sharon Hospital, Sharon, CT on February 10, 2009. The son of Robert and Nancy Trotta of Millerton, David was born in Albany, NY on August 31, 1962. He attended Indian Mountain School in the town of Salisbury, CT, Vermont Academy and the University of Boca Raton Golf Academy. Until an accident seriously injured him, David managed Trottas Liquor Store in Millerton. In addition to his parents he is survived by his son David of Millerton, a brother Robert (Laura) Trotta of Millerton, and two sisters, Katie (Sean) Kane of Saratoga, NY and Betsy (Tom) Saunders of Copake, NY. Also surviving are his uncle, Joseph (Anne) Trotta of Sharon, CT and his aunt, Barbara (Bob) Sullivan of Nassau. In addition he leaves nieces and nephews Chelsea and Connor Kane and Joseph and Wesley Trotta. Donations in David’s memory may be made to the Spinal Cord Injury Research, NYS Dept. of Health attn: Vonnie Brautitan, Extramural/Grants Admin., Wadsworth Center Room D-350, Empire State Plaza, PO Box 509, Albany, NY 12201.

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He was a walking history book. He was blessed to be able to travel nationally and internationally; including Liberia where he lived for six years, but also Kenya, Holland, Greece, Spain, Italy, France, Kemet (Egypt) and more. He loved to experience the great outdoors and anything unique. Nobody was a stranger to Asa and he felt that all people had value. He had a way of making everyone feel special — often calling and checking on family and friends. Once Asa met you, he would remember you for life. He had a memory like an elephant and he was able to remind people of the details of adventures that took place over forty years ago. Further, he would give anything away, including the shirt off his back of if you weren’t careful, the shirt off your back.

He had a rich sense of humor and loved to tell jokes. Asa’s first love was being with family and his family loved him. Asa is predeceased in death by his father Dr. Asa G. Hilliard, III - Nana Baffour Amankwatia, II. Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved mother the Honorable Patsy Jo Hilliard, sisters Robi Hilliard Herron of Fairburn, GA; Nefertari Patricia Hilliard-Nunn of Gainesville, FL; brother Michael Hakim Hilliard of Atlanta, GA; several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of other family and friends.

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Half A Century Between Us

by Adam Dinsmore ‘91

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Pawling School Years 1935-1940

eunion Weekend 2005 was a very special time for my family and me. It was

the conclusion of our first year as faculty at Trinity-Pawling School. The weekend brought us a blessing, as we met Rufus Mathewson ‘40 and his wonderful family — wife Dorothy and daughter Martha. They spent the weekend in Cluett with us, and despite the heat, insisted they did not need the air conditioners we offered. “We never use air conditioners all summer, but thank you nonetheless.” That night we sang and danced in the old dining hall, and a relationship was formed. Each Reunion Weekend the Dinsmores look forward to welcoming the Mathewsons as they make their annual trip back to campus from their home in Buffalo.

Somehow the Mathewson family learned we were planning a trip to

“It was inspiring to spend time with such a wise and proud graduate. Clearly, Trinity-Pawling remains an important part of this remarkable man’s life journey – to return to campus each and every year.”

Niagara Falls last summer and insisted we stay with them. Their hospitality was as-

—Adam Dinsmore ‘91

that even if we had never left their cottage it would have been an incredible three

Rufus Mathewson ’40 yearbook highlights

tonishing, as we also had my wife Jennifer’s parents in tow. They insisted we stay at their cottage on the beach in Thunder Bay, Niagara, Canada. Rufus’ father built the cottage the year he was born (1920). And he has spent every summer of his life at this location. It was an immense pleasure for us to share a place so special to them.

Their home was filled with family memorabilia and treasures of the most

A Reunion Weekend in Cluett Leads to the Beach in Thunder Bay, Niagara, Canada

sentimental variety.

We visited many of the surrounding sights, and enjoyed numerous hours at the cottage, and on the Mathewson’s beach front. Upon reflection, we determined days. Our daughter Ahna called it a paradise, and as usual, the perception and honesty of a child was completely accurate.

During our stay, Rufus took time to show me photos from his years at The Pawling School — 1935 -1940. Cluett stood strong in the background of his Tennis Team photos, which he has preserved so faithfully. It was inspiring to spend time with such a wise and proud graduate. Clearly, Trinity-Pawling remains an important part of this remarkable man’s life journey — to return to campus each and every year.

We feel blessed by our friendship with the Mathewson family. Rufus and Adam: two graduates of the same school — with half a century between us. We eagerly await the Mathewson’s return to campus at Reunion 2010 for his 70th Reunion. We hope,

Rufus Mathewson ‘40, his daughter Martha and wife Dorothy

in some small way, we can return the favor of their genuine hospitality. Our offer of

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air conditioners still stands.

Above left: Ahna Dinsmore with Martha and Rufus

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Above right: Mathewson’s Cottage at Thunder Bay

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Remembering the Past This photograph was taken in the early 1920s and shows Pawling School’s dining room.

Located on Cluett Hall’s first floor at the north end, it occupied the space now in use as the rotunda, faculty rooms, and school store. The student body numbered about one hundred boys and eleven faculty members. Tuition was $1,500.

Research and photo by Margaret Taylor, Trinity-Pawling School Archivist

Boys learn a lot about themselves at Trinity-Pawling School. > How many lifelong friendships have been formed at Trinity-Pawling? > How many boys found out that hard work yielded great results in the classroom? > How many boys who knew they loved hockey also learned to love lacrosse? > How many boys who loved lacrosse gained newfound appreciation for the arts? > How many boys learned to respect and appreciate their friends from other countries?

Pond Hockey Tradition With colder temperatures this winter, Trinity-Pawling boys have enjoyed an additional form of entertainment — the frozen pond.

A common sight was a pick-up game of pond hockey. After a day of academics, groups of boys (and faculty) would trudge through the snow to the edge of the pond, 1930’s 1949-50 1949-50 don their gear, and skate until sunset.

Can you hear the shush of skates on the ice? The clack of the puck on the stick?

Can you feel the cold on your cheeks?

Can you see the color of the sunset?

Do you remember?

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Reunion 2010

Save the Date

Make plans now to join your classmates on campuss the weekend of June 11th, 12th, & 13th.

Welcoming all alumni and honoring all classes ending in 0 and 5.

Complete details will be sent in March or stay up-to-date with the latest plans via www.trinitypawling.org.

For Parents of Alumni: If this issue is addressed to your son who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please notify the Alumni Office with the correct mailing address. Email alumni@trinitypawling.org or 845-855-4833.