Fall 2018 Greetings - Wayland Academy

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GREETINGS GREETING

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Greetings is published for the alumni, parents, students, friends, and staff of Wayland Academy. We welcome letters concerning the content of this magazine and/or issues relating to the Academy.

Letters must be signed and we ask that you include your address and daytime number for verification purposes. The editorial staff retains the right to edit at their discretion. Send correspondence to: Greetings Editor, Wayland Academy 101 North University Avenue Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Or email the Editor at: esorvik@wayland.org

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Homecoming 2018 Joseph A. Lennertz H`86 Head of School jlennertz@wayland.org co n t r i b u to rs

Emily Schroeder Orvik Editor, Director of Communications esorvik@wayland.org

A year at Wayland experiences many starting and ending points – a calendar year on January 1, a fiscal year on July 1, the school year in late August. In each of these new chapters, there are always lessons to be learned and challenges to strive toward. We saw this in action as students returned to campus this fall. Orientation included team building activities that challenged and connected the student body in preparation for our 164th year.

We were delighted to welcome the broader Wayland community of alumni, parents, and friends to campus mid-October to celebrate Homecoming. See highlights of the weekend in this edition and also on Wayland’s social media channels.

Kendall A. Vingua `02 News & Notes Editor, Director of Alumni Relations kvingua@wayland.org

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Linda Fischer H`92 Copy Editor Faculty Emerita

Alumni Awards

Judy L. Hill H`08 Director of Advancement jhill@wayland.org Stephanie Levey Advancement Associate slevey@wayland.org Kelly A. Neuert H`17 Director of Donor Relations kneuert@wayland.org

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News & Notes

Tyler Ratajczak Leadership Gift Officer tratajczak@wayland.org

In this edition of Greetings, we’re reflecting on the traditions symbolized by the four pillars of Wayland Hall – scholarship, faith, health and service. We believe these philosophies are essential to developing wellrounded individuals. Learning to learn cultivates an appreciation for knowledge while preparing students for the next phase of their lives. James Cleary, Chair of English and the Dye Chair of Religion, challenges us all to look at unwritten rules in a new way. With the recent achievement of a third Blue Zone certification, Wayland continues down a path of improved health and well-being.

One late September day 174 students completed 497 hours of service projects at 28 different locations around Dodge County. They share their experiences with you.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Greetings and invite you to keep up on news between issues by following Wayland’s social media sites on Facebook and Instagram.

Greg Rutzen JD Director of Annual Giving grutzen@wayland.org d e s i g n & i l l u s t r at i o n s

Ariel Esser arielesser@gmail.com

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Alumni gathered on the Wayland Hall steps for the traditional Homecoming photo. Photo by Glasgow Photography.

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COMING HOME TO WAYLAND

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KEN WANG `19

As a senior, orientation includes an element of melancholy as I realize this year will be filled with last “firsts”.

I started at the Academy as a freshman. That first orientation seems like yesterday as I remember myself as a self-conscious teenager with poor English skills. (I’m much more outgoing now.)

I especially remember how welcoming and kind the community was. I was the kid who lost my way around the campus, didn’t seem to have the slightest idea of what was happening, and did not know how to tie a necktie. Not being able to anticipate what the school year would be like, I was easily freaked out.

Luckily, there always seemed to be upper classmen who through reassuring questions eased my nervousness. If I looked about the dining hall, someone would say, “Hey, would like to sit with us?” When I appeared lost on campus, a friendly voice would ask, “Do you know how to get to your classes?” Fellow students made sure I felt included in the

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community. I remember hearing “Welcome to the Academy.”

“Nice to meet you Ken.” “Hey, nice job on that one…”

The community and life that once felt strange and unclear is now warm and familiar. I serve as an orientation leader and do my best to share the same kindness and welcome that I received.

Each year before returning to Wayland from China, my friends and family ask, “Hey, kiddo, you ready for school?” I look at them, smile confidently with sincere happiness and excitement, and reply, “You know, I’m not going to school.

I’m just returning to my second home.”

Photo credit Justin Behm

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FACULTY IN ACTION

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Phil Tallman, CAA celebrated 10 years of service as an Athletic Director at the end of the 2017-18 school year. This accomplishment will be recognized at the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association Conference in early November.

Julianna Lewis used rugby skills honed at Bowdoin College to teach Wayland’s football team safer and more effective tackling methods. A Latin teacher and assistant football coach, she is also a canine midwife and has been present at the birth of 40 puppies! 01 Kayla Slusher completed her master’s degree in College Student Affairs from Eastern Illinois University. The Assistant Dean of Enrollment also participated in two TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools) Summer Conference sessions, This is the Life! - Boot Camp and Admissions Academy.

Athletic Intern and Boys Soccer coach Corey Beecher got a bit choked up during the Fall Athletic Award Ceremony as he complimented the exceptional boys soccer team on a great season. He’s also parlayed his past social media experience from Ripon College to ensure visibility of Wayland athletics in our social media channels. 03 06

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Mathematics instructor Brittany Rock teaches AP Calculus and AP Statistics classes. Her personal love of learning is evident. She explains, “It is really rewarding when students finally see calculus in a new light by connecting the theories to the problems they were working.”

Andrew McDonnell was awarded a writer’s residency during the summer at Write On, Door County. He spent the time working on a novel.

Beth Ratajczak `96 biked more than 400 miles in June as part of the Great Cycle Challenge which raises money for childhood cancer research. She raised nearly $700 and had her photo featured on an electronic billboard on Times Square.

She will begin a M. Ed. for experienced educators with a concentration in mindfulness through Antioch University in January. 06 As Olga Johnson celebrates her 16th year of teaching, she shares that many great educators made a positive impact on her, inspiring her to be a teacher. A native of Ukraine, Ms. Johnson has extensive experience teaching a diverse student population and is excited to be working with students from many cultures and teaching mathematics at the same time. 02 Wayland’s physics and honors algebra II teacher, Bridget O’Malley notes that she loves “physics, math, running and theatre,

and at Wayland I get to do all of them.”

She shares that she was a boarding school student herself and so teaching at Wayland is an opportunity to “pay it forward.”

Amanda Damon completed her graduate certificate in Educational Technology in the World Language classroom through the University of Colorado, Boulder. She’ll begin a graduate degree in Educational Technology at Central Michigan University in January. 04 Andy Huss `96 and Liberty Bell H`14 attended the College Board workshop on Advanced Placement courses in their respective areas of specialty; Mr. Huss in chemistry and Ms. Bell in United States government and politics.

Choir and music teacher Andrew Estervig is excited to work with talented and dedicated students at Wayland providing them with a positive environment to experience many different styles of music.

He is directing the fall musical My Fair Lady and preparing for the 54th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols.

Holly Gefvert `78 notes that Wayland means innumerable things to her. “As a student, I spent four years of my life forming into who I have become.

Spanning four generations, I am one of a dozen plus family members who have graduated from our school. My

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grandparents met at Wayland, married and sent their four daughters. Now it is my son Connor’s turn to be enriched and educated amongst the halls and playing fields of my esteemed alma mater.” 05 Justin Behm was accepted to Antioch University to pursue an M. Ed. for experienced educators with a concentration in mindfulness and will begin his coursework in January.

Elise Krause `04 is currently enrolled in a course called “Literature and Literacy” through University of Wisconsin-Madison, which focuses on using literature to teach reading skills. During the summer, she completed a seminar course entitled “Writing Instruction: Research into Practice” and attended the 37th Annual University of Wisconsin Literacy Research Symposium as part of the class.

Rose Premo manages the Wayland Store and mailroom, and coordinates transportation for sporting events and signups for student activities. She enjoys meeting a wide variety of people on campus while managing the store.

Director of Annual Giving Greg Rutzen has been a university fundraiser for more than fifteen years and earned a CASE Educational Fundraising Award for superior development operations. A member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, he graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Public Affairs and from Indiana University Maurer School of Law with a J.D.

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ARTS AT WAYLAND

ARTISTS RECOGNIZED AT ALL-CONFERENCE ART SHOW Twelve Wayland students submitted 14 pieces of work to the Trailways All-Conference Art Show in May. The conference received hundreds of submissions in each category from participating schools.

EMPTY BOWLS RETURNS TO WAYLAND IN FEBRUARY The positive response to last year’s Empty Bowls event has encouraged the Art Club to enlarge the activity this year. Under the guidance of Wayland’s Resident Artist Justin Behm, students will decorate 100 hand-thrown bowls. The bowls will be on sale as part of a soup meal on Sunday, February 24, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Art Club members set a goal to sell 100 tickets to raise $2,500 for foodbased charities in the Beaver Dam area. Last year the club raised $1,250 to donate to PAVE for their food shelf.

Art Club members will be working concessions at Big Red sporting events to fund the effort.

Stephanie Njeru `19 received second place for her acrylic painting titled “I Won’t Tell You.” Betsy Kane `18 earned third place for her drawing titled “Look At Me.” In February, she received the Beaver Dam Daily Citizen Merit Award at the Annual High School Art Show organized by the Beaver Dam Area Arts Association.

WAYLAND VOCALISTS AND MUSICIANS RECOGNIZED AT STATE SOLOS & ENSEMBLES

Sydney Seufzer `19 received an honorable mention for her triptych photograph titled “The Boys Are Not Alright.”

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MY FAIR L ADY TAKES THE LINDSAY AUDITORIUM STAGE Extreme enunciation echoed across campus as students brought the beloved musical My Fair Lady to life.

The story, based on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, features Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics professor, so that she might pass as a lady.

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Stephanie Njeru `19 with her painting “I Won’t Tell You.” IMAGE 02

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Sydney Seufzer `19 with her triptych photograph “The Boys Are Not Alright” and subject Ethan Krein `18.

Eight Wayland students earned Exemplar (all top ratings) scores at the WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival at the end of April at UW Oshkosh. Those individuals were Kevin Byrne `21, Danny Liu `20, Charles Lu `19, Emily Lu `18, Gabbay Madu `19, Hayden Masche `21, Stephanie Njeru `19, and Rafael Puga `18. Judges nominated Kevin Byrne (tenor solo) and Charles Lu (jazz piano non-improvisation solo) for Exemplary Performance Recognition.

Only 1,119 students from across the state were nominated. Charles was one of 461 students to receive an Exemplary Performance Award.

CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT THE 54 TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Wayland will celebrate the holidays with the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 9 at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Kimberly Chapel. The service, based on a long-standing faith tradition, incorporates the reading of a series of Bible lessons interspersed with a vocal or instrumental selection. The event is often mentioned by alumni as one of their favorite memories on campus.

Watch Mr. Behm create a bowl on the potter’s wheel at wayland.org/ emptybowls.

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TENNIS TEAM WINS THREE AT SUBSECTIONAL TOURNAMENT

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DIG FOR A CURE RAISES AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR BREAST CANCER

Girls tennis players faced the toughest competition of the year at the subsectional tournament held at Ripon College on October 1, but had their best results. Number 3 singles Tamaki Hashiramoto `20 won her match, as did number 2 doubles Sydney Seufzer `19 and Jackie Gorman `19. Kersen Jiang `19, substituting for an injured Simar Garcha `19, also won her match.

The Wayland campus turned pink in early October to raise funds and show support for individuals battling breast cancer. The volleyball teams hosted the Horicon Marshladies for a fundraising pasta dinner before their matches.

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A home game for the soccer team gave Wayland fans the opportunity to cheer.

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SOCCER TEAM CROWNED CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS The boys soccer team secured the Flyway Conference crown in an exciting game on October 8 at St Lawrence Seminary. The Big Red started off early with Ajani Joseph `19 and Shane Reid `19 scoring the first two goals of the game. Carlos Gallegos `19 played all 90 minutes in net and had 7 saves. The final score was 4-2. The team advanced into WIAA Sectional Tournament play with a 12-game unbeaten streak.

Students, faculty, and staff also had an optional jeans and Dig for a Cure tee shirt day as another facet of the fundraiser. The effort raised more than $2,000 that will be directed to the Beaver Dam Community Hospital for programs supporting breast cancer patients. This is one of many events that Wayland students, faculty, and staff participate in throughout the year to raise money for worthy causes.

LONG-STANDING WAYLAND TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS FALL AT WIAA STATE MEET May and June were record breaking months as far as Gracien Jules `19 was concerned. His track and field season peaked at the perfect time, earning him a berth to the WIAA State Track and Field Championship in La Crosse.

Just nine days after breaking Wayland’s 39-year-old record in the discus at sectionals, Gracien broke his own record three times at the state championship meet to finish fifth. Then on the second day of the meet, Gracien also surpassed a 52-yearold Wayland shot put record to win third place in the Division 3 shot put. He also finished 15th in the triple jump.

Wayland and Horicon High School volleyball teams gathered in the Fieldhouse before their matches in early October. Photo by Justin Behm.

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Gracien Jules `19 on campus before heading to the WIAA State Track and Field Championship in June.

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Alumna on a Mission to Improve Student Mindfulness with Meditation Practice

Wayland Academy Attains Third Blue Zones® Award Workplace Certification Added to Cafeteria and School Recognition Earned Last Year

As a participant in the Blue Zones effort in Dodge County, Wayland’s deliberate practice of mindfulness and mediation aligns with the Blue Zones Power Nine Habit to downshift or adopt routines that help to reduce stress and the effects of stress on longevity.

Wayland Academy has been putting mindfulness to work throughout the campus. Each Monday as part of the all school assembly students are invited to become comfortable, soften their gaze, and focus on their breathing as science department chair and Wayland alumna Beth Ratajczak `96 guides students and staff through a meditation. During one session participants may simply focus on breathing, while in later sessions they may be invited to consider people they love or

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Mrs. Ratajczak began practicing yoga a few years ago during athletic training. She came to appreciate the mindfulness aspect.

Aside from the Monday Mindfulness sessions, she conducts weekly meditations in her science classrooms and helps the Wayland athletic teams through yoga and visualization practices. Ratajczak completed educator training through Breathe For Change. The organization was founded in 2015 and by the end of 2017 six-hundred educators were certified in cities across the United States. She is also pursuing a Master of Education degree with an emphasis in mindfulness from Antioch University.

WALKING PATH OPENS ON SOUTH CAMPUS After a summer of construction, the Wayland Academy Fitness Trail in South Campus has opened. One of the Power Nine habits of the Blue Zones® effort is to encourage individuals to “move naturally.” The path loosely connects with other designated walking routes in the city making it easier for small groups and individuals to walk or jog to meet their exercise goals. The trail is made possible by gifts in memory of Don Neuert P`15, the Walmart Foundation, and Wayland Academy donors.

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ith recent certification as a Blue Zones Project® Workplace, Wayland Academy joins the ranks of elite organizations holding three Blue Zones Project certifications. The Blue Zones Project is a community-led well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthier choices easier by encouraging simple changes to environment, policy, and social networks.

The four Corinthian pillars of Wayland Hall symbolize the basic traditions that underlie the philosophy of the Academy. The pillars represent Scholarship, Faith, Health, and Service. The Academy recognizes these components as essential to developing well-rounded individuals. The Blue Zones programming reinforces many of the activities that were already taking place on campus pertaining to health and provides additional natural opportunities to enhance the lives of our students, faculty, and staff. The school first became a Blue Zones certified school last fall. The cafeteria, which also caters a variety of events on campus, is certified as a Blue Zone restaurant.

WAYLAND’S BLUE ZONES ® EFFORTS MAKE THE NEWS

“It was natural to pursue the Blue Zones Workplace certification as Wayland had already adopted a number of the best practices to support healthy lifestyle choices for faculty and staff,” explained Head of School Joseph Lennertz H`86. “Some of the more visible changes on the campus include the establishment of Blue Zones parking spaces to encourage walking, increased awareness of ergonomics after an analysis of individual workstations, and an employee workshop about workplace communication styles and personality types.”

To become a Blue Zones Project Approved Workplace, Wayland verified participation in or implementation of actions from each of the six Blue Zones foundational areas of worksite well-being – Leadership, Purpose, Habitat/ Physical Environment, Engagement/Creation of Social Networks, Policies & Benefits, and Well-Being Solutions.

Blue Zones Project is brought to Dodge County through sponsorship by Beaver Dam Community Hospitals, in collaboration with Sharecare®, Inc. and Blue Zones, LLC. Dodge County is the first Blue Zones Project demonstration site in Wisconsin.

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Blue Zones ribbon cutting ceremony.

Wayland and the Blue Zones efforts will be featured in the School News section of the Independent School magazine. With a readership of more than 28,000, the award-winning magazine has been the premier publication in private education for more than 75 years. It provides thought leadership for education leaders, administrators, and practitioners on topics that range from operations and administration, to teaching and learning, to student wellness to governance.

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Wayland “Day of Caring” Puts Service into Action “We spent time with first graders helping them learn how to count. They were so eager to learn and so much fun to be around. I liked how much fun they were having learning new things.”

Simar Garcha `19 “My group pulled weeds from the gardens and decorated the inside of Hillside Manor to make it look nice for the residents. I felt that the residents enjoyed our presence. It was fun to help the community.”

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early 200 Wayland students accompanied by chaperones spent the annual Day of Caring at 28 different locations around Beaver Dam and Dodge County. When the day was done, walls and fences were painted, sheet music was inventoried, gardens were weeded, wild seeds were gathered, clothing and costumes were sorted, rooms were cleaned and organized, elders were entertained, and puppies were petted. Students contributed an estimated 497 hours of labor, and countless more smiles, while making life easier and better for the people around them.

“My activity helped the community because we were able to spend time with the elders of Beaver Dam. I feel great. At first, I really wanted to go to a different site, but when I got to the transitional home the elders were so fun to be around.

I felt that our group really lifted their spirits by showing up today.”

Anthony Gilliam `22 “I did odd jobs that both cleaned out some unnecessary items and relieved others of menial labor, so they can focus their efforts on more important matters. I enjoyed my work mostly because I felt that my job would have an immediate impact.”

Robert Stenzel `20

“The elders were so fun to be around. I felt that our group really lifted their spirits by showing up today.

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Washing windows and weeding gardens at the Beaver Dam Fire Department resulted in an opportunity to climb inside a fire engine.

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“My group cleaned classrooms for Sunday School. I felt as if we helped because by us doing it, someone else didn’t have to. The people there were amazing, and I had fun helping out.”

Alexis Spears `20 “I helped the hospital organize some of its rooms, moving and putting together furniture. I feel like I’ve made the maintenance workers’ day that much easier.”

Kevin Byrne `21 “My activity for the community felt great.

We helped the Dodge County Humane Society staff mop, vacuum, and paint. I personally feel we made the environment look better than before.”

Gian Martinez `21

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Students cleaned up the raised garden beds at a senior citizen home.

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A team of students gathered seeds from plants at the Horicon Marsh.

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After painting and other cleaning tasks, students (including visiting students from Germany) got to play with puppies at the Dodge County Humane Society

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Learning as a Life-long Journey

CAPSTONE PROJECTS EXPAND STUDENT HORIZONS

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Nima Nafisi Bahabadi `19 conversed with Cara Nguyen `18 about her project.

Students in every grade at Wayland conduct guided, independent research into a subject that captures their interest. The capstone project helps students develop the research and writing skills they’ll need in college and creates an opportunity for authentic, student-driven learning.

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Cole Abel `18 showing Head of School Joe Lennertz H`86 his work.

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Max Wierenga `21 painting as part of an execrise in Spanish class.

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Each student works with a faculty adviser who oversees their research and writing over the course of the year. Seniors defend their capstone projects in late winter and make final preparations to put their research projects on display during Spring Family Weekend.

Capstone topics cover a wide range of areas. Student projects this year include creating and recording original music, testing the performance of handcrafted downhill skis, constructing an outdoor brick fireplace on campus, and publishing a tourism blog.

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t’s no secret that high school serves as an important ‘experience laboratory’ for students.

While acquisition of knowledge is key, also vitally important is the opportunity to explore, to stretch beyond comfort zones, to celebrate successes, and learn from things that don’t go as envisioned.

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Members of the Alumni Speaker Panel at Homecoming reminded students to take advantage of the broad range of experiences available during their time at Wayland. They noted the importance of learning from teamwork formed on the playing fields and the significance of exercise as a form of stress relief and self-care. The audience was encouraged to take coursework to gain an appreciation for the arts even if their future professional endeavors might not require it. Appreciating the spark of curiosity and allowing it to lead to places of self-discovery establishes a foundation to inspire students to learn how to learn. Nurturing such a skill reaps immediate benefits in the academic environment and prepares individuals to succeed in their post-secondary and life-long endeavors.

The structure at Wayland, from academics and extra-curricular activities to the student life and mentoring programs, focuses on the overarching goal of preparing students for college and life beyond. An additional benefit is the guidance provided to prepare and support students through the college selection and application process.

As students realize their strengths, they can clarify many of their expectations of a post-secondary experience. This allows them to focus on finding a college that will suit them, rather than the idea of college as a reward or an award for their achievements. Students are encouraged to invest some time to research the personality of an institution and determine a good fit rather than applying to ‘the best’ or most selective schools because of reputation.

Despite the preparation, it’s natural for students to have anxiety about the college application process. There is a sense of being assessed and a concern about being good enough; being judged. They can be certain that the academic experience at Wayland has prepared them well to confidently face the future, ready and excited to pursue the many challenges that life presents.

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Check out a selection of last year’s Capstone projects at wayland.

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Craig Hill H`06 and Eddie Marsh `19.

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Navigating the Unwritten Rules

By James Cleary Chair of English and Dye Chair of Religion

someone who’s sinking out of a river,” which would have been so helpful to the master in our first story, these rules are vital for our collective well-being.

nce upon a time there was a master who formed a religious sect, and people regarded him as a very learned person. He had a few followers who recorded his instructions in a book. Over the years the book became voluminous with all sorts of instructions. The followers were advised not to do anything without first consulting the holy book. Wherever the followers went and whatever they did, they would consult the book.

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It served as the manual in guiding their lives. One day when the leader was crossing a timber bridge, he fell into the river. The followers were with him but none of them knew what to do under the circumstances. So, they consulted the holy book.

“Help! Help!” the Master shouted, “I can’t swim.”

“Please wait a while, Master. Please don’t get all drowned,” they pleaded. “We are still searching in our holy book. There must be an instruction on what to do if you fell off a wooden bridge into a river.”

While they were thus turning over the pages of the holy book in order to find the appropriate instruction, the teacher disappeared in the water and drowned.

This story, which is either darkly funny or just straight-up sad, illustrates how all of us seek guidance and even validate our worth through the prism of codified rules. We think, understandably so, that the right rulebook, be it religious, philosophical, or institutional, will give us the answers on how to act in every situation and will spell out specific consequences for our actions.

To be sure, the rules we follow are necessary for a functioning society. This is true on large scale-like countries, states, and cities–and on the small scale–in places like Wayland. Remember these kinds of rules, the written kind, come with consequences: Don’t sign out — early curfew.

Forget your homework — lose points on an assignment.

On the other hand, following the rules the right way, or going above and beyond the rules, can yield positive reinforcement — rewards.

They do, however, remember their friends and the relationships they built in their time here. They remember the upperclassman who showed them kindness in their time of need, and they remember the teachers who sacrificed their personal time so that their students might succeed.

We know why we should follow the written rules, but we should aspire to follow the unwritten rules just as closely.

What are these unwritten rules? Well, that’s the trouble: they’re not written. Or more specifically, they’re not written on anything physical. Even Ms. Bird couldn’t find them in the volumes in the Swan Library!

Yet, in spite of the apparent nonappearance of these rules, Wayland students follow certain rules.

We don’t clap when someone drops a glass in the dining hall.

We say “please” and “thank you” to everyone, adults or other students.

Proctor a night on duty — receive a night out.

We do the “happy birthday” thing at lunch.

Make the honor roll — secure some extra privileges.

We hold doors, we carry heavy things, we straighten up, and we help when asked.

In all seriousness, rules are necessary for any functioning community, and the teachers really do try to come up with rules that make Wayland a safe, joyful, and vigorous place. But the more you think about it, the more you have to admit that coming up with a rule for every situation is folly.

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We’re not Wayland because of the written rules. We don’t draw students from around the globe because of our firm stance on belts, and alumni don’t come back and share their favorite memories of leaving their backpacks out of the walkway, so no one trips.

The unwritten rules are indicative of a larger ethos of kindness. We celebrate one another’s successes and we don’t mock their shortcomings. Like the rule “pull

The great challenge, but also the great lesson, of keeping unwritten rules is that you aren’t punished or rewarded in accordance with them. You won’t get a punishment for walking past a piece of trash on the ground, and you won’t get an accolade for picking it up. The unwritten rules are the ones we follow because they are often the right thing to do.

lounges won’t clean themselves up; we need to do it. So too must we care for ourselves, and for one another.

Concluding with the words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, “ A person who sees the truly universal bond of sharing that connects us all is open and available to others, affirming of others, does not feel threatened that others are able and good, for he or she has a proper self-assurances that comes from knowing that he or she belongs in a greater whole and is diminished when others are humiliated or diminished, when others are tortured or oppressed.”

During dorm meetings in Ella Dye, Mr. Osvald H`11 often says “If you see a job, do it.” Note that there is no “because” at the end of his sentence. He’s not telling someone to do a job because it’ll keep them out of trouble or because they’ll get some reward. He’s telling them to do it because it’s the right thing to do. Now, Mr. Osvald is usually speaking specifically about the dorm: keeping common spaces clean, taking out We know why we should follow the written garbage, and so forth... because rules, but we should aspire to follow the after all, those unwritten rules just as closely. messes won’t clean themselves up. But broadly, it means taking care of our community... and this is the central imperative of those seemingly amorphous unwritten rules.

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We do lots of things, like those I mentioned earlier, and we don’t always remember why. So here’s why: We do those things, we follow our unwritten rules, to take care of ourselves, each other, and the community. You don’t need to know all the unwritten rules in order to follow. You only need to travel about the community and encounter others with kindness in your heart. We have all, from time to time, needed a kind voice during a difficult time. Be that voice to all you encounter.

When we are at our best, this is what we do, and this is who we are. Messy dorm

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Families and Alumni Return to Campus for Homecoming

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Panelists Dottie Jung `75, Tiffany Cummings `87, Dr. Curt Radford `73, Dr. Mark Duffy`79, left to right.

The Wayland campus was a hub of activity Homecoming Weekend, October 12 to 14.

The Alumni Panel Discussion about careers in healthcare on Friday afternoon drew a good crowd of students, parents, and alumni. The panelists, with a variety of health care expertise, responded to questions about their career paths and the impact Wayland had on their college experiences.

Tiffany Cummings `87 is a Licensed Clinical Social worker in Minoqua, WI. She earned a Master of Social Work from Loyola University in Chicago and shared her expertise in mental health and wellness.

Dr. Mark Duffy `79 from Green Bay, WI, is an ophthalmologist and oculofacial surgeon. He received both an MD and PhD from University of Illinois-Chicago. He is a physician-owner of BayCare Clinics, LLP and travels to Aravind Eye Hospital in southern India where he treats patients with serious eye diseases.

Bringing the unique perspective of healthcare administration to the panel was Dottie Jung `75. With a Bachelor of Science

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in Chemistry from the College of William and Mary and a Master’s in Health Administration from Duke University, Ms. Jung has held leadership roles in Minneapolis, MN, area hospitals and health care practices. She is also a member of the Wayland Board of Trustees.

Dr. Curt Radford `73 provided his perspectives as someone with nearly four decades of experience in internal medicine.

His focus has been on diagnosing and treating vascular disease in adults. He founded the Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Laboratory in Oshkosh, WI, where he continues to develop innovative treatments. He is former Wayland trustee and a parent of five Wayland graduates.

Each agreed that their time at Wayland had taught them to “learn how to learn” which has paid dividends in life after Wayland. Many students remained following the formal presentation to network individually with speakers. The audience gained a deeper appreciation for the impact that Wayland alumni have on the world and saw how fulfilling it can be, as Dr. Duffy put it “to make a difference doing what you love.”

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Saturday activities for families included time with college counseling, a late afternoon parent reception at the Patterson House, and a formal dinner at Pickard Dining Hall before the coronation of the Homecoming Court.

The 2018 Court included Anthony Gillam `22, Grace Florence `22, Tyler Hampton `21, Sandra Elgizooli `21, Charles Eubanks `20, Kacey Holbrooke `20, King Gracien Jules `19 and Queen Gabbay Madu `19.

The Homecoming Recital highlighted the vocal and instrumental talents of five students to an appreciative audience.

Hayden Masche `21 and Charles Lu` 19 performed piano solos. Flautist Elena Li `19 was accompanied by Mrs. Kristie Estervig for her instrumental piece. Vocalists Molly Davis `22 and Alexis Spears `20 rounded out the recital with solos.

Mr. Lennertz H`86 provided an update on the State of the Academy during an Alumni Brunch Saturday morning. At the conclusion of brunch Anna January `08 was introduced as the new Alumni Board president. Her remarks encouraged alumni to become involved in various alumni activities throughout the year.

Parents participated in parent/teacher/mentor conferences throughout the day and received a generous dose of the Wayland spirit during Friday’s Pep Rally. “Minute to Win It” challenges stoked the competitive spirit. Fall sports coaches also had time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of their respective teams.

SAVE THE DATE HOMECOMING 2019

Alumni greeted each other at a Friday evening Patterson House reception hosted by Head of School Joe Lennertz H`86.

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Make plans to join us on campus next October 11-13 to celebrate your days at Wayland. It will be a milestone reunion if your class years ends in a “4” or a “9”. Class of 1969 will celebrate their 50th reunion, while the Class of 1994 reaches the 25th reunion, and the Class of 2009 achieves their 10th reunion.

Start recruiting your friends and make plans now to be here next fall. If you’d like to help rally your classmates, please contact Kendall Vingua `02, Director of Alumni Relations at alumni@wayland.org.

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Spring Gala

Following the traditional photo on the Wayland Hall steps, alumni could take an optional painting class with Resident Artist and Chair of Fine Arts Mr. Justin Behm, participate in a guided campus tour hosted by Admissions Ambassadors, browse through the Wayland Museum, or visit the Swan Library to look at old yearbooks and photos.

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Some advantages of sponsorship: Supporting Wayland’s mission Permanent thank you on campus Milestone classes gathered for professional photographs while many informal photos were also snapped and shared during the All Alumni Dinner at Old Hickory on Saturday evening. As dinner wrapped up, Head of School Mr. Joseph Lennertz H`86 and Director of Advancement Mrs. Judy Hill H`08 presided over the Alumni Awards program. Four alumni awards were presented. (See pages 25 to 26 for details.)

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s u n day The weekend drew to a close with a delicious Sunday morning brunch in Pickard Dining Hall.

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Four Alumni Celebrated for Their Accomplishments

Development at the Arts Institute there.

Even as she built an impressive academic and professional career, she sought to give back to Wayland as well, joining the Alumni Board in 2013 where she spearheaded several important projects, led committees, and was most recently elected President of the Alumni Board.a

Four Wayland Alumni were recognized by the Academy and celebrated by nearly 200 of their peers on Saturday evening October 13 during the All Alumni Dinner.

Established by Wayland’s Alumni Association in 2002, the Alumni Volunteer Award is presented to an alumna or alumnus whose “... loyal and steadfast volunteer efforts on behalf of Wayland enhance the mission of the Academy and the Alumni Association.”

The 2018 award was presented to an individual who has been an outstanding friend to Wayland, Peter Sensenbrenner `71. His time as a student at Wayland was marked by community spirit and service, for which he received the Board of Trustees Award.

Following graduation, Sensenbrenner embarked on a long career in healthcare management, public service, and teaching. He attended Denison University and then earned a master’s degree from Washington University.

His career path took him from private businesses focused on health and economic growth to non-profit service organizations, such as the Fond du Lac Red Cross.

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irector of Advancement Judy Hill H`08 and Head of School Joseph Lennertz H`86 presided over the awards ceremony at the conclusion of the dinner.

Two Young Alumni Awards were presented. The award acknowledges those who have made an outstanding impact within ten years of their Wayland graduation.

The first recipient of this year’s Young Alumni Award is Walter Burtis `08. Burtis spent his four years at Wayland making others laugh and distinguishing himself through hard work as the winner of the Board of Trustees and Weimar K. Hicks Achievement awards.

He attended University of Northern Iowa, and then decided to follow his passion

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forcooking by studying at Le Cordon Bleu. Burtis has given back to Wayland in two ways – as a member of the Alumni Board, and as a partner to Chef Richard in the Wayland dining hall as a member of the Sodexo kitchen team. His return to Wayland in the kitchen cemented his fondness for and service to the school.

While he has gone on to open his own restaurant, The Brass Tap in Cedar Falls Iowa, he remains a familiar face on campus, returning for reunions each year and volunteering his time and skills at the Spring Gala and Auction.

The second recipient of the Young Alumni Award is known for her positive energy and generous spirit, her drive in academic and professional life and

her desire to give back to her community.

After four years as a boarding student, Anna January `08 capped off her student years at Wayland by earning the Board of Trustees Award and matriculating to Butler University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies, visual art and museum studies.

Her senior year at Butler she received the prestigious Fulbright Award, which she used to pursue a master’s degree in art history from McGill University in Montreal. Following her time teaching and studying at McGill, January returned to Wisconsin and began helping others through nonprofit fundraising at the Madison Children’s Museum and University of Wisconsin, where she is currently the Assistant Director for

He currently uses his wide-ranging experience to educate others as an adjunct professor with Ripon College and Marian University. Wayland and its mission remained a significant part of his life. Beginning in 1985, Sensenbrenner served on the Alumni Board, and in 1989 began a 12-year term as a member of the Board of Trustees. After a brief hiatus, he returned to the Board of Trustees in 2016, offering a total of 21 years of volunteer service to the Academy, and counting.

Wayland’s Alumni Achievement Award honors alumni who are deemed to be worthy of “... special recognition by the Wayland community for outstanding achievement in their field. Furthermore, the Award salutes the recipient for representing the true ideals of the Academy and setting a living example of what a Wayland education is all about.”

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Of the countless paths to serve one’s fellow man, healing wounds and researching cures through a career in medicine is one with incredible and obvious impact. Out of all the specialties of medicine, there is one that we single out in our everyday vernacular as being especially difficult, requiring extensive study, skill and dedication: brain surgery.

Our Alumni Achievement Award recipient, Uzma Samadani `88 grew up in Beaver Dam. She was an outstanding student at Wayland, graduating cum laude and receiving the President’s Award at commencement.

She pursued a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before transferring to University of Illinois at Chicago, where she simultaneously completed both an MD and PhD. She served as a resident at University of Pennsylvania, attending neurosurgeon at Bellevue Hospital in New York, and the Chief of Neurosurgery at the Manhattan Veterans Administration Hospital.

Currently, she is Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Minnesota, one of only thirty women in the country holding such a position and is the Rockswold Kaplan Endowed Chair of Traumatic Brain Injury at Hennepin County Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center in Minneapolis. She is the only woman in America to hold such a chair. While her practice is extremely impressive, including a marathon set of surgeries – 24 hours over two days to remove a series of tumors from a teenage girl’s spine – her research, particularly into advancing treatments and technologies for concussion, traumatic brain injury, and paralysis, is having an unbelievable impact.

Dr. Samadani has been invited to give expert advice to the Food and Drug Administration and White House. She also chairs ThinkFirst, the largest brain injury prevention organization in the world. Additionally, she founded Oculogica, a company that is bringing diagnostic devices to potential concussion patients. Dr. Samadani was unable to accept the award in person, as she was the keynote speaker at a conference in Chicago. Her sister Rosina Samadani `85 accepted the award on her behalf, noting that her sister would be delighted at the surprise and honor.

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Award recipients Anna January `08 and Walter Burtis `08 with Judy Hill H`08 (center).

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Award recipient Peter Sensenbrenner `71.

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Award recipient Uzma Samadani `88.

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DON E. JONES, J R . ` 4 6 celebrated

WIL L IAM G IL L ` 13 , a recent graduate of Lawrence University, has been awarded a U.S. Fulbright Grant. Will will spend most of his first post-graduation year abroad as an English language teaching assistant and cultural ambassador in Germany, where he first traveled with Wayland Academy’s annual spring break trips. He later lived and worked for a “gap year” at the German school that conducts an annual student exchange program with Wayland before attending Lawrence to study German and government.

his 90th birthday, and reports “one of my guests could not make the party because he was the musical director for a production of Spring Awakening, which had a performance that afternoon. He went online, found a Wayland Academy yearbook from 1946 as well as the lyrics and sheet music for the Wayland Alma Mater. He taught it to his adult cast and they sang it for me in a video which he sent along to me.”

LAUR A B ADDAK E R K E E ` 4 6 writes that

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she is “doing fine out here in Wyoming.”

She currently lives with her niece after moving from Maine following a stroke. She went to Maine in July to see her daughter and visit friends.

R ENA M. LEIT H ` 6 3 published her first novel, a cozy mystery entitled Murder Beach, which is available on Amazon.

CUR RY E. H OR A K ` 6 6 writes “My wife and I have enjoyed meeting up with Peter Schmidt `66 and his wife Shelly after many years of being out of touch. Who knew we would both end up in Colorado Springs?!”

MARGARET “PEGGY” MINNICH `72 was recently recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal as a NonProfit CFO of the Year. She was one of

and oversees all finance, information technology, grants management and administrative activities at Cal Wellness. In collaboration with CEO Judy Belk, Minnich also helps develop and implement Cal Wellness’ vision and strategies. 01

he was the 1976 state champion in No.

In February, G R A N T W. RO L L E Y ` 7 6

began with Clear Ballot in 2012 and

was inducted into the UTSA Alabama

served as Chief Operating Officer since

Tennis Foundation Hall of Fame. Grant

2015; in those last three years, the

has been the tennis professional at

company has sustained an annual growth

Musgrove Country Club in Jasper, AL,

rate of more than 100 percent.

1 doubles. Grant visits his hometown of Minocqua, WI, several times a year.

J O R DA N S . E S T E N ` 0 2 was named the Chief Executive Officer of Clear Ballot, a Boston-based company specializing in election tools and technology. Jordan

at Walker High School since 1989. He’s

E I L E E N R AU S C H E RT H ` 11 reports

won 11 state championships as a coach,

that Audrey Rauschert Mumey `09 is

and has sent nearly 30 students on to

pursuing a Master’s Degree at Columbia

play at colleges, including some Division

University and Anne R. Rauschert `11

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was married August 2017 in Frankfurt, MI. DAV I D M O S L E Y ` 1 1 completed a three

Wellness Foundation in 1992 as

Muskegon, MI, with Textron and moved

the Foundation’s early days, she played

to St. Cloud, MN, in August to work as a

a critical role navigating the conversion

Design Engineer.

of Health Net’s assets to the Foundation dedicated to improving the health of Californians. She was promoted to Vice President of Finance in 2002 and became the Chief Operations and Finance

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Eliot, son of Brooke Conley `98, sporting his Wayland onesie.

Dear Alumni, Want to help Wayland? Join the Alumni Board!

Wayland’s Alumni Board is a volunteer group that supports the school’s mission through special projects that serve the student and alumni communities. It’s a great service and networking opportunity where alumni contribute their time and ideas to specific committees, such as the Alumni Academy, Special Events, Outreach, and Membership.

KEEP YOUR CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS UP-TO-DATE WITH YOUR NEWS Write to us at:

Sincerely,

Greetings Wayland Academy 101. N. University Ave. Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Anna January

Or email us at alumni@wayland.org

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year Leadership Development Program in

Controller/Director of Finance. During

BOARD PRESIDENT

The Alumni Board is looking for engaged alumni from a wide range of backgrounds and class years to join this year. A small commitment of time and energy can make an important difference for Wayland and its alumni. For more information, please contact Alumni Board President Anna January `08 at ajanuary@wisc.edu or Director of Alumni Relations Kendall Vingua `02 at kvingua@wayland.org.

for 30 years as well as the head coach

the first staff hires at The California

responsible for the day-to-day operations

HAL EY F IEG EL ` 14 graduated summa cum laude from Denison University on May 19, 2018, where she was awarded a Bachelor of Science with a double major in biology and psychology and a concentration in neuroscience. Haley is currently enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

A NOTE FROM OUR ALUMNI

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ALUMNI GATHERINGS

EXPERIENCE THE

We’re looking forward to seeing Washington, D.C. area alumni at a Gathering on November 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Blackfinn Ameripub in Washington, D.C. Milwaukee area alumni will gather at Mungo Creative Group on December 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

In 2019, plans are underway for Gatherings in Chicago on January 18 and Arizona on February 24, as well as in Southern California and China. If you’d like to help arrange a Gathering in your area, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Kendall Vingua `02 at 920.356.2120, ext. 244.

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TRADITION OF ACADEMIC & PERSONAL DISCOVERY

Since the last edition of Greetings, Wayland alumni, parents, and friends met in Madison and San Francisco for Gatherings. These events provide a terrific opportunity for alumni in the region to connect with one another and with Wayland leadership.

“Wayland provided me an opportunity to create who I wanted to be,” notes Tiffany Cummings `87 with her daughter Emma Vickers `21.

“I saw my children as having potential and knew that Wayland provides the right environment for them to grow.”

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See more of Tiffany and Emma’s story at wayland.org/stories

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Alyssa and Nick Schubert `10 with Kris Boucher H`90 in Madison.

additional updates

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BG Bates `69 with Peter Lee `59 in San Francisco.

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Do you know a student who might benefit from a Wayland education? Let us know.

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IN MEMORIAM

1940s

1950s

JEAN BROWNE T U R N E R ` 4 2, passed away August 29, 2018.

C AT H A R I N E B A N C RO F T S L OA N ` 5 0 , passed away August

She was born in Jamshedpur, India, to Baptist missionaries,

16, 2017. She graduated from Wayland Academy and Pembroke

Zo D. and Beth H. Browne. The family settled in Lake Geneva,

College. She and her husband David were married in Washington,

Wisconsin in 1926. Jean attended Wayland Academy, Franklin

D.C. in 1956. They moved to Old Greenwich, CT, in 1963 where

College, Denison University and Westminster Choir College. In

Cathy worked as a dental assistant. She was a member of the

1951, she became Minister of Music and Choir Director by Barton

Junior League, the Old Greenwich Garden Club and Rocky Point

Heights Methodist Church, where she met her husband of 55

Club.

years, Luther H. Turner, in the choir. Jean served as organist and

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, David; her son, David,

choir director at Brookland United Methodist Church and taught many local children piano in the living room of her home.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Luther; her

and his two daughters; her daughter, Sue Fitzpatrick; and a cousin, Frances Floyd Phillips `65. She is predeceased by her father, Hobart Bancroft 1916.

daughter, Laurie Lou Turner; and her brothers, Phillip Browne `35 and David Browne `39. Surviving are children, Rebecca “Becky”

E R I C K C . N E H L S ` 5 1 , passed away on March 16, 2017. He was

Turner Brown and Luther D. “Dickie” Turner; and grandson, Alex

born in 1933, the son of Dr. Erick C. Nehls, Sr. and Felicia “Fay”

Turner; and Kenneth Richmond.

Gillard. Dr. Nehls served in the US Navy during the Korean War

and Chase; her brother-in-law Howard Kidd; several nieces and nephews; and so many cherished friendships. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Mary.

2018, at age 92. A Beaver Dam native, she is the daughter of Herman and Ruth (nee Arndt) Huth. Kathryn is remembered as the beloved wife of the late George Newton `44; sister of Marge

and Loyola Dental School in Chicago. After practicing dentistry in Madison, WI for several years, he established a dental practice in Milford until his retirement. During that time, he also taught at Loyola Dental School.

Huth Hegerich `44; dear mother of George `72 , Steve and

In addition to his wife of nearly 60 years, Dianne Frerichs Nehls,

Rick; grandmother of Jaime Newton and McKenzie Schreck, and

he is survived by daughter, Laura Ann Nehls; son, Erick C.

great grandmother of three. She is also survived by brother-in-law

“Chris” Nehls III; three sisters, Pat Hastings, Peggy Nehls, and

Robert Newton `52 and nephew Windon Newton `80.

Dawn Nehls; two sisters-in-laws; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, a great niece, and several great nephews.

WILLIAM E. WE I N E R ` 4 6 , died October 5, 2017, at age 88. He

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers-in-law,

was born in Chicago to parents John C. and Mildred R. Redman

and one nephew.

Weiner 1921. He graduated from Wayland, attended Lawrence College, and graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in accounting in 1953. After being honorably discharged

J OA N N A M A N S O N M A N D T ` 5 5, age 80, died on March 3, 2018.

She was the daughter of Fritz and Dorothy Manson, and grew up

from the Army in 1953, he worked as a Trust Officer at the Harris

in Wausau, WI. Joanna graduated from Wayland Academy and

Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago. William also was a member

UW-Madison. She taught for more than 20 years as an elementary

of the Geneva Golf Club where he competed and won numerous

school teacher for the Madison School District. Joanna married

tournaments and was cast for roles in a variety of theater

Matthew “Bud” Mandt in August 1966. She took pleasure in art,

productions with Playmakers of St. Charles, IL.

gardening, traveling, and reading novels, while her favorite times

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara; daughter, Betsy;

were those spent with her family.

sons, William Jr., Douglas and David; six grandchildren and two

Joanna is survived by her husband; daughters, Christina Ross

great-grandchildren.

and Susannah Jackson; four grandchildren, Ben, Sam, Kadence,

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2017. He was born in Chicago to the late John Howard Raftery and Margaret Pope Raftery. In 1966, John married Mary Myrtle Hallberg and is survived by her; their three children; and

on the destroyer USS Mullany. He attended Marquette University KAT H RY N H UT H N E WTO N ` 4 3, passed away on August 28,

JO HN EDMO ND RAF TERY ` 63, passed away on December 7,

1960s S U ZANNE “S HO S HO ” D. ZIPPRIC H ` 60, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents Carl and Diane Zipprich, she is survived by three sisters and her prized cats Tesla and Chipper. Sho Sho loved gardening, golf and cooking in that order! Sho Sho is remembered for many dinner and garden parties in her old red brick farmhouse, shop and garden, where she exhibited her talents as an artist, chef, and hostess extraordinaire.

G EO F F REY R. S WEET ` 62 , passed away on August 21, 2017, at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Beloit, WI, to Fred and Dorothy Myers Sweet. He graduated from Wayland Academy, served in the Navy aboard the US Kitty Hawk and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in Industrial Technology. He worked for Honeywell for more than 30 years where he met his wife, Linda. He loved sailing, flying and driving his Corvette with friends.

Geoffrey is survived by his wife; two stepchildren, Randy Holland and Michelle Sager; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John, and stepson Jamie Holland.

eight grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings; Margaret Raftery Peters `65 and Betsy Raftery Turek `65; and eight grandchildren. He is predeceased by sister, Kate Raftery Rosenthal `61.

John spent his high school years at Wayland Academy and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Summa Cum Laude with a BBA in Business, Pre-Law. He worked for the Dane County District Attorney while attending law school at the University of Wisconsin where he earned his JD in 1977. He spent most of his career with the firm Hopp, Hodson, Powell and Raftery.

He was a self-taught handyman, enjoyed many years camping and traveling with his family, and time spent in Eagle River, WI. THO MAS A. KO C H ` 65, passed away on July 31, 2018, with his family by his side.

Thomas was born the son of Carl 1927 and Marjorie Autrey Koch in Beaver Dam. A graduate of Wayland Academy, he received his undergraduate and MBA degrees from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Tom served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War as a Chinese linguist and worked in Naval Intelligence. After returning from the Navy, he worked for Senator Cliff Hansen of Wyoming in Washington DC.

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Tom later dedicated his career to finance in New York City. He was married to Barbara Donoghue on June 30, 1973.

Tom is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara; his children Lauren Koch and Thomas Koch; his sisters: Mary Koch Barclay `60 and Kathy Kremer; a cousin, Marie Schram Krause `62, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts Jane Seering Koch `40 and Louise Koch Schram `31; and uncle Louis Koch `31.

1970s ST EPH EN “SAM” A. M C C R E E DY ` 7 0, passed away after a brief illness on July 9, 2018. He was born in Poynette, WI, the eldest of four children to Donald `45 and Maurine McCreedy `43.

Throughout his education at Wayland Academy and Lawrence University, Sam was a gifted athlete and dedicated student.

He pursued a career as an educator and he began his teaching career in Wautoma,WI. An opportunity to teach English and coach volleyball took him to Apple Valley (MN) High School, which would become his professional home for more than three decades.

COMING SOON!

With longtime coaching partner and friend Walt Weaver, Sam developed Midwest Volleyball Instructors. Through his coaching efforts a Canadian connection formed that resulted in Sam’s introduction to Theresa Oswald. Sam moved to Canada; they married in 2004, and less than a year later, their son Jack was born.

Sam is survived by his wife, Theresa, and son, Jack McCreedy; siblings, Nicola McCreedy Davis `72, Stuart McCreedy `73, and William McCreedy; along with nieces and nephews, Jesse, Sam Davis `04 (Karen Balfe Davis `04), Wiley, Kelsey, Cailin McCreedy `13, Grace and Paul; cousins Gretchen Merrill `68, Katherine Merrill `69, Kristine Merrill `70. He is predeceased by his parents; aunts, Manetta Focke Merrill `42 and Barbara McCreedy Holbrook `49; and uncle, Richard Merrill `41.

WAYLANDTINES 2019 FEBRUARY 14 Show your love for all things Wayland and accept the class challenge. Last year the Class of 1956 topped the participation list – help your class win the challenge this year! Note the date, rally your classmates and watch wayland.org and our social media channels to learn more.

M O R G A N P. RU S S E L L ` 7 6 passed away in July 2018.

1980s L E O N A . H A L F O N ` 8 2 passed away on March 8, 2018.

STEAMPUNK BUCKY INCORPORATES REFERENCE TO WAYLAND ACADEMY If you visited the Wisconsin State Capitol Building in Madison this summer, you might have glimpsed a 6-foot steampunk-style statue – Sconnie B. Goode.

Upon closer examination, a reference to Wayland Academy is revealed.

EMPLOYEES & FRIENDS OF WAYLAND ROBERT PER R IN B U L L , age 91, passed away on March 6, 2018. He was a fourth generation piano man in the Story & Clark Piano Company founded by his great-grandfather. Bob left high school before graduating to enlist in the Navy at the age of 17 during World War II. After the war, he graduated from Williams College with a degree in English and History.

He married Connie Whitaker in La Jolla, CA, a marriage that lasted 28 years.

Bob began his career working for Werlein’s in New Orleans, before joining his family’s company, Story & Clark Pianos, eventually working his way up to the presidency. When he was named president of Steinway and Sons, he was the first individual outside the family to hold the position. After retirement in 1979, he traveled extensively, consulted, and became an ACBL Gold Life Master, participating in national and international duplicate bridge tournament play. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren at his secluded Wisconsin north woods retreat. He is survived by his children, David Bull, Martha Nadeau, Leslie Bull, Julie Bull; four grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.

G L O R I A W H E E L E R H ` 6 5 , of Beaver Dam, passed away on May 22, 2018.

A native of Beaver Dam, she graduated from Beaver Dam High School and then earned an executive secretarial degree from Prospect Hall in Milwaukee and a BBA degree from Marion University.

Sconnie, created by graphic designer and artist Michael Roberts, was one of 85 stylized statues placed throughout Dane County for the Bucky On Parade event. Roberts noted on the Bucky on Parade website, “As I began gathering my materials, I noticed a strong theme of town names emerging – cities and towns from all over Wisconsin.

Bucky’s fierce stance provided the perfect attitude and form on which to celebrate the bold history and industry of Wisconsin’s people and places.”

She married Robert L. Wheeler on October 23, 1954. Following their honeymoon, she was hired by President Ray Patterson for a secretarial position at Wayland Academy. She was employed at Wayland for 37 years, interrupted with a hiatus of 5 years by the birth of their son, Bryan. Serving under the leadership of four presidents, Gloria chaired the school’s 125th Anniversary celebration. She received a Wayland Alumni Achievement Award in 1996 as an honorary alumna. She retired in 1997, but later she served on the committee selected to promote Wayland’s Sesquicentennial celebration in 2005.

Gloria is survived by her son, Bryan L. Wheeler `76 of Beaver Dam; sisters, Thea Brandt of Lockport, NY and Kristine Kennedy of Madison; nephew Todd Keil `80, niece Tena Keil Wild `84; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 62 years, Robert; and cousin Ruth Hansen Yoakum `38.

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WAYLAND WAY BACK WHEN… Many of Wayland’s rich traditions are captured on film and in other memorabilia in the museum downstairs from the Swan Library or in the adjacent archive. We’ve discovered some hidden gems to share. For fun (and a $25 Wayland Store credit), we invite you to come up with a clever caption for this image. Mail or email your creative caption to the editor before December 10, 2018. The winner will be announced in Wayland’s social media channels.

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