WINTER 2008-2009

Flintridge Preparatory School

The best way to predict the future is to invent it. —Alan Kay

InsIde page 3 Profiles in Excellence page 11 New Faculty Political Strategists Shed Light page 17 Alumni Profile: Mark Gangi ’84 page 18 Alumni News Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 21, 2009 for the upcoming Flintridge Preparatory School Benefit — Rebel with a Cause.

The festivities will be held at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Globe Theatre at 6:30 pm, and will feature a fun atmosphere, catering by Wolfgang Puck, music, an amazing auction and entertainment.

The funds raised this year will help support our athletic programs for grades 7 through 12. These funds will be used to improve the field and other athletic facilities at Prep, and to pur- chase equipment for the athletic teams and programs.

Invitations will be going out in February to current families. If you are an alum or a parent of an alum, and are interested in receiving an invitation, please contact Connie Campbell at [email protected]. We would love for you all to join us!

Go ReBelS! www.prepbenefit.org CALENdAr 1

JANUARY MARCH Wednesday, January 14 Tuesday, March 10 Dance Concert, Norris Reception for students admitted to grades 7 & 8 Monday, January 19 School holiday: Thursday, March 12 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Reception for students ’11 admitted to grades 9-12 S Wednesday, January 21 Early dismissal: Thursday, March12 – Sunday March 15 end of second quarter by Lenea SiM Spring Musical, Norris Thursday, January 22 – Wednesday, January 28 Monday, March 16 CoNtENtS Semester final exams No classes: faculty in-service 2 From the Headmaster Thursday, January 29 – Tuesday, March 17 Friday, January 30 New student contracts due 3 Feature story No classes: semester break Profiles in excellence Thursday, March 19 – As Prep looks ahead and begins the strategic planning Friday, March 20 process for its next phase of growth, we are guided by the FEBRUARY Prep Science Fair principles of excellence, community, and sustainability. Monday, February 2 The first of a three part series, this feature profiles current Classes resume Saturday, March 21 examples of excellence at Prep. Parents Association Benefit Tuesday, February 10 Rebel With a Cause Financial aid application 8 Take note form due Thursday, March 26 – Students are honored at Fall Awards Ceremony for their Friday, March 27 academic accomplishments. Friday, February 13 Senior Horizons 7th Grade Dance, Gym 9 on campus Friday, March 27 Meet the new members of the Board of Trustees; the Monday, February 16 End of third quarter Crawford Family Gymnasium gets a make-over; Leo Club School holiday: raises awareness and funds for local program; what teachers Presidents’ Day Monday, March 30 are up to during the summer; political strategists discuss School closed: profession and ideas with students; Prep’s new faculty. Friday, February 27 spring break begins Re-enrollment contracts due 12 spotlight APRIL The fall play, Servant of Two Masters; Junior Parent Dinner Monday, April 6 (JPD); the Winter Music Concert. Classes resume: fourth quarter begins 13 replay Sports reports of fall’s Rebel teams.

17 Alumni Profile Architect Mark Gangi ’85: Design Excellence for a Sustainable Future.

18 Alumni news Including Calendar of Alumni Events.

Front Cover: photo by students in advanced photography it’s easy: Donate online (see backstory on page 29).

www.SupportPrep.FlintridgePrep.org Back Cover: (l–r) Illustrated literary quotes by Jordan Manker ’11 and Sidney Golombeck ’11 from Mr. Bradley’s Digital Prep now accepts American Express and Discover, Design class. as well as MasterCard and Visa. From the Headmaster

our BrAve new world

As he was completing law school in the early nineties, Barack Obama began to sketch out the book that would become Dreams From My Father, his memoir in- spired by William Faulkner’s reminder that the past is never dead or buried… it isn’t even the past. More than a decade later, Obama wrote a book called Audacity of Hope.

The integration of past into future and the change of focus from remembering to anticipating describes this moment at Flintridge Prep. Last year was rich in recall, as we celebrated our 75th Anniversary, and this fall we turn intently to the 21st century and beyond to envision a school for our grandchildren and their children. Our self-study for our 2010 accreditation visit has combined with our strategic planning exercise to produce a series of questions, as we imagine the intellectual, interpersonal and internal lives of our students, and the Flintridge community that extends beyond our immediate gates.

What does preparation for this century look like? How do we preserve our liberal arts tradition, and expand it to accommodate the new brain research, the increas- ing importance of creativity and risk-taking, the necessity of global awareness and the opportunities and challenges of a digital world? How should we attend even further to the emotional and ethical needs of our students? In what new ways can we promote leadership and mentorship? And how deeply can we develop further our sense of community on campus, and beyond through the alumni and their parents, greater Los Angeles, and the educational world across the nation? Ultimately, how do we act to perpetuate the Flintridge Preparatory School experi- ence for the children of the 22nd century?

Last night, as I entered Norris Auditorium for our Holiday Concert, I was feel- ing tired and a little daunted by the scope and scale of these questions. I thought briefly of ducking out the back door, getting to bed early, and catching the ab- breviated concert in Friday’s assembly. As I listened to the music, however, from the Flintridge Singers through the Jazz Ensemble, through the orchestra, I found myself moved and exhilarated by the quality and sincerity of the performances. During a break, Tom Fry pointed to the stage and remarked, “Several of those kids were in a soccer game in the mud this afternoon, and will have a test tomorrow morning. They’re amazing.” By the finale, with notes of Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” com- bining singers and instrumentalists, going to bed was the furthest thing from my mind. I felt limitlessly hopeful — and audacious.

Peter Bachmann, Headmaster 3

profiles by Anne Wullschlager by Lenea SiMS ’11 in excellence

lAsT YeAr, while celebrating the 75th anniversary of Flintridge Prep, we looked back at the history and evolu- tion of the school. From its beginning in 1933, Flintridge has been on a path of re-invention and progress. Having acknowledged and celebrated the school’s history, we now turn our sights toward the next phase of Prep’s growth. We Excellence can be obtained if you are at a point where existing goals have been achieved and care more than others think is wise; new one’s must be generated and pursued. A new strategic plan will be developed and ideas will find form. It is a year risk more than others think is safe; of reflection and imagination, as we take inventory of where dream more than others think is practical; we are and consider where we are to go. Three principles have been expressly mentioned as guides to both our review and expect more than others think and trajectory: excellence, community, and sustainability. is possible. — anonymous This first PrepTalk feature will identify areas in which Prep currently achieves excellence, profiling specific teachers and programs, which are definitively outstanding in achieve- ment and vision. The following two PrepTalks will consider the other two principles of community and sustainability. Our alumni profile in this issue begins the conversation on sustainability. 4

ways of thinking, ways of seeing Tim Bradley

As a culture, we have long considered the visual arts department requires students to “refreshingly fearless and novel in their left-brain to be the superior half with its solve problems. But unlike the sequential approach to problems.” Embracing that voracious organizing, analyzing, and cal- thought process students use to solve an fearlessness and “learning to trust a culating. Heavy left-brained activity is what algebraic equation, the way to solve the thought process that operates below the education and industry have valued and questions asked by Bradley requires a very level of consciousness, and recognizing tested. It is the foundation of the informa- different cognitive approach. when to apply it” is the primary goal of tion age that has rocketed us to our present For example, students were recently the Prep arts experience. condition. But there is new evidence that asked to visually represent how they have Collaborating with Mrs. Cooper’s 8th society is and will be increasingly desirous saved the world. Mr. Bradley describes it as grade English class, 8th graders get their of right-brained thinking as we start to an impossible assignment. “They cannot first taste of Mr. Bradley’s visual problem question and reconsider our understand- analyze their way out of it,” he says with a solving with an assignment based on ing of progress, as well as outsource the smile. In this way it is really a process of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, and its knowledge-work abroad that was once letting go of how one has been told to do empathetic theme of putting yourself in being done at home. (Read further on this something, and instead give over to the someone else’s shoes. Students must visu- topic in A Whole New Mind, by Daniel H. likely unorganized, playful zone of free ally represent, through a series of photos, Pink). association. The fact that our minds are still how a character in their outside reading Preparing our students for a culture working quite actively and creatively with- book would perceive an everyday object of and economy that increasingly values and out all the linear left-brain interference is the student’s choosing. The student must depends on right-brained thinking, a type a valuable realization both personally, and photograph the object at different times of of thinking that is more creative, simultane- in a world that will be increasingly needing day, and from different angles and points ous, and metaphorical, is a new challenge, those who can access and apply this way of of view, and the visual representations and Prep is ahead of the curve through thinking. should communicate their understanding its visual arts department. Department Mr. Bradley served as chair of the of the character. Rather than just an intel- chair and third year digital design teacher photography department at Art Center lectual acknowledgement of how a charac- Tim Bradley has brought an advanced College of Design for nine years prior to ter is feeling, this assignment requires an and future-focused perspective that values being at Prep, and continues to be in- empathetic stepping in and seeing through creative solutions, setting the analytical ap- volved in the college’s program. He assigns another’s eyes; and hopefully an opportu- proach aside, and tossing students into the students at Prep many of the same assign- nity to interrupt the left-brain treadmill on rarely elicited realm of right-brain problem ments he gives to his college level students, which we so often find ourselves. solving. Like the math department, the and says that although Prep students don’t have the same experience to draw from, they are just as thoughtful, and even more 5 sustaining excellence Ingrid Herskind

Cross Country doesn’t often receive the Ms. Herskind identifies cross country What marks this sport more than same attention other high school sports do. as “a thinking man’s sport,” in that you anything else is that every member of the True it is not very spectator friendly, and must “use your mind to overcome some of team has just endured the same thing — there is no game involved, but anyone who your weaknesses.” Positive, active thinking the same course. There is a mutual respect has been to a meet and had an investment becomes part of the process as runners because it is difficult for everyone. There in an athlete competing, might argue that write down their goals and sign them at the is a natural cohesion. Ms. Herskind knows it may just be the most adrenaline pump- beginning of the season. She also notes just how to develop that cohesive tendency ing sport of them all. Perhaps it is the how transformative a sport cross country is. while acknowledging the individual success pure, uncensored agony that is occurring No one is cut, no one is left on the bench, of each runner. She pedals along side the all around you. The looks on the runners’ no one is unimportant in the process and team on her bike during practice and en- faces as they pass you by, how close they it builds a type of confidence that pours courages them on every run. Every practice are together as they run into the finishing over into all other areas of one’s life. With counts, and afterwards, a necessary amount shute, the nerves, the anticipation — it this in mind, there is a commitment to the of laughter and levity break in and fun is exhilarating, and more than that, it is sport and one’s performance in part due to feels better than ever. inspiring, truly. Running as fast as you can the transformation it has made elsewhere for 3.2 miles is, in many ways, a mind over in their lives. matter pursuit — the “just do it” of sports. Ingrid Herskind has been leading the Boys cross country team to the CIF finals for the last 14 years. For the same number of years, they have placed 1st or 2nd in their CIF Southern Section Division. And this year, they took 2nd place at the CIF Championship in Fresno. With this record, they have earned the reputation of being the team to beat, and the consistency of performance indicates a powerful program with a winning philosophy, and not just individual super-stars. When asked what strategies sustain this type of excellence in a sport as physically and mentally demanding as cross country, Ms. Herskind points to the ownership that the athletes have in the process, and the re- spect the team has for one another, not to mention the great time they have goofing off to relieve the intense pressure. The team believes that they are “only as good as [their] last guy,” so the success of each runner becomes a team effort. The older runners take an active part in helping the younger ones develop. Mentorship is a powerful force that then sets up the younger runners to become leaders when it is their turn. This team cohesion lasts beyond high school, as cross country alums write letters to runners going to state, en- Top to bottom: 2003 CIF State Champion- couraging them with their own stories and ship; 2008 Boys Cross Country; 2005 CIF suggestions about the course. Southern Division 6

Above: Laura Kaufman guides 8th graders in formulating their Science Fair research topics.

identifying the question, embracing the process Laura Kaufman

One of the highlights of spring at Prep scientific, in the strictest sense. It is instead lesson the students receive is confidence is seeing the imaginative and thoughtful about learning how to identify, investigate, — from the middle school that familiarizes work of students at the March Science and answer a question. Students can ask a them so completely with the process, to the Fair. Row upon row of colorful projects fill question about anything: football, yawn- upper school, where expectations are high. the gym as parents, teachers, and alums ing, or waterfalls. The project becomes a The level of performance at the Prep fair ask the middle and upper school students challenge not only to them cognitively, but “drives success all-around and creates a self- about their findings. Along with the lively personally as they sort through potential confidence in what they can do in a larger atmosphere there is a considerable level topics of interest. Some dive right in and arena.” The Science Fair excels in creating of competition occurring as the caliber of some aren’t sure which way to go. However, confidence, and confidence underlies the projects are noted by judges. Mrs. Laura once they have decided on a topic, they excellence pursued at Prep and beyond. Kaufman, 7th grade dean, science teacher, work on finding out more about it, and and Science Fair coordinator says that the deciphering what questions have and have Prep Science Fair is equally competitive as not been asked or answered. Mrs. Kaufman Some of this year’s Middle School projects in the Los Angeles County Science Fair, and believes that the science fair is a safe place the making:

that students who do well at Prep do well to stretch oneself, and is “also a chance to Sean O’Sullivan ’13: The effect of the beyond. Prep in fact holds second place for bring what they are excellent at into sci- president’s political party on the stock the most wins in the state. ence.” market The middle school program Mrs. Furthermore, the way that Prep Kaufman directs is a large part of why Prep students place in county, state, and even Joanne Jang ’13: The effect of brain has such success in the larger arena. A national competition, reflects not only the dominance (right vs. left brain) on which confidence in the process develops as 7th caliber of research that Flintridge students side of a person’s face looks more like and 8th graders spend a significant amount are conducting, but also how adept they them (she’s taking photos of faces, digitally of time in class exploring topics, and work- are at communicating their research visu- cutting them in two and compositing to ing through the research process step by ally and orally. Regardless of the level of re- see what a person looks like when they are step with the guidance and support of the search being done, a student must be able made of two left sides or two right sides)

science teacher. to clearly explain the question, the process, Casey Cousineau ’13: The effect of talking What is surprising and refreshing and the findings in order to do well. on a cell phone on reaction times. about the middle school experience is that Regardless of how much they learn the project does not necessarily have to be about asking and answering a question, Quinn Schwab ’14: The effect of a base- Mrs. Kaufman believes the most important ball’s density on the distance it can be hit. 7 excellence at Prep means excellence beyond Sarah Waliany

Prep senior, Sarah Waliany ’09, is an excep- the death of her classmate’s father, while “The Davidson Fellows are success stories— tional example of a student who received she was a young student at High Point they're students who have resourcefully found a strong research foundation in middle Academy. ways to nurture their genius by seeking out school, and has applied it throughout her With passion and acuity, Sarah contin- mentors, relying on strong family support and high school career to produce significant ues to explain, “cancer challenges sciences working diligently to achieve their goals.” findings in the field of cancer treatment. to their limits.” To her, such challenges are Bob Davidson, Co-founder of the Davidson For her research in Herceptin-sensitive energizing opportunities, not overwhelm- Institute for Talent Development breast tumors, Sarah recently traveled to ing burdens. And it is the combination the Library of Congress in Washington DC of enthusiasm with relentless hard work, to accept the prestigious Davidson Fellows not to mention plenty of talent, which has Scholarship award. The award acknow- brought Sarah to such excellence so soon ledges “extraordinary young people under in what will be an exciting future to follow. the age of 18 who have completed a significant piece of work.” Sarah’s receipt of the Davidson Fellows Scholarship follows a series of outstanding science fair achievements including con- secutive first place wins at the Los Angeles County Science Fair in 2007 and 2008, first place at the 2008 California State Science Fair, and first place at the 2008 regional Seimens Science Fair, which sent Sarah into national standing. For competition in such a rarified group of student scientists Sarah says that, “the Science Fair at Flintridge helped prepare me, especially in the ability to clearly explain my project.” Her science story begins as a new Prep 7th grader. Her first Science Fair project was on increasing levels of vitamin C in lettuces. She conducted the research in her backyard during the school year, and when summer came she wanted to continue her testing in a lab setting. She applied to work in local labs, but was rejected because of her age. So Sarah continued her backyard project and finally was accepted into a biotechnology boot camp in 9th grade at Pasadena City College. From PCC she applied for intern- ships at City of Hope Hospital, and began working the summer between 9th and 10th grades with breast cancer researcher Dr. Susan Kane. Sarah says that she has always been interested in cancer research, which she connects to the personal experience of

Sarah Waliany with Representative David Dreier in Washington DC. 8 Take Note

Honor Students of the Year Nitya Rajeshuni and Sarah Waliany.

national merit semifinalists Fall Awards Assembly Back Row (l –r): James Vandeventer, Andrew Osheroff, Michael Cooper, Maguire Haigh, Michelle The Upper School Fall Awards Assembly Bigony, Kyle Wass, Samuel Fishman, Shannon Adelman. Front Row (l to r): Yuko Shimada, Nitya was held on September 19. Overall, 232 Rajeshuni, Hannah Edwards, Christina Yu, Michael Wolf, Madison Zeller, Leo Chick, Sarah students were recognized by the California Waliany. Not Pictured: Dylan Yamamoto, Gina Kim Scholarship Federation; 18 seniors tested in the top 1 percent nationally to become National Merit Test semifinalists; the Cum Laude Society inducted 10 new mem- bers; and Mr. Bachmann presented Nitya Rajeshuni ’09 and Sarah Waliany ’09 with Honor Students of the Year plaques for achieving the highest grade point averages in the 2007–08 school year. Congratula- tions to each student whose academic performance earned them recognition. Seniors Kyle Carpenter ’09 and Yasmin Saudi ’09 achieved semifinalist status in the 2009 National Achievement Scholar- ship Program. Of the 120,000 students who compete for this award, only 1,600 become semifinalists. Congratulations go out to these two students for their notable cum laude inductees achievements. Back Row (l–r): Nitya Rajehuni, Michelle Bigony, Kyle Wass, Shane Levy, Leo Chick. Front Row (l-r):

Christine Yu, Michael Wolf, Madison Zeller, Jasleen Singh. Not pictured: Sarah Waliany

Career day On Thursday October 16, students did not spend their mornings going from class to class as usual. Instead 14 speakers, including alumni and parents, came to share their knowledge about their professional fields. Students chose 2 of the 14 options, which included a wide range of interests such as law, video game production, film editing, venture capi- talism, and sports journalism. Television writer Tom Gammill (see right) put student humor to work as he had kids come up with new plotlines for a Simpson’s episode. The morning was a successful, inspiring, and at times very entertaining introduction to possible future professions. On&Off Campus 9

Janet Braun Rose Chan Kristina Leslie Thomas McHenry Dr. Robert Skotheim David Thompson Paul Vandeventer

New trustees Engage in Strategic Conversations

Seven highly dedicated members of the of Occidental College and a returning Animation, skg, and JaneT Braun, parent Flintridge Prep community recently joined Prep trustee, and davId K. THompson, of Kristin Heintz ’07, Kevin Heintz ’10, and the Board of Trustees and have begun parent of Katherine ’05, and senior Brian Heintz ’14, a retired corporate lawyer, earnestly working on a variety of projects vice president and general counsel for are examining issues related to the school’s including strategic planning. The Walt Disney Company are analyzing financial sustainability, while rose CHan, THomas J.p. mcHenry, parent of the world of the 21st century in which parent of Nicholas Loui ’08 and Ryan Loui William ’09 and Jackson ’11, an attorney our students will live and learn. ’11, a retired tax attorney, is studying the and partner with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher paul vandevenTer, parent of area of faculty support. in their Environment and Natural James ’09 and Ethan ’14, president and We are happy to welcome and fortu- Resources Practice Group, along with CEO of Community Partners, is working on nate to have these highly accomplished dr. roBerT a. sKoTHeIm, former presi- issues connected with teaching and learn- individuals with their diverse skills to help dent of Whitman College, retired president ing in the future. guide Flintridge Prep in the next phase of of the Huntington Library, Art Collections, KrIsTIna leslIe, parent of Ryan ’11 our growth and evolution. and Botanical Gardens, current president and Michael ’13, retired cfo of DreamWorks

the Crawford Family Gymnasium

As a result of the generosity of Anniversary Campaign do- nors, we were able to refurbish the newly named Crawford Family Gymnasium, which was completed in August, just in time for fall sports teams to begin their practices. New bleachers and flooring were installed, the walls were painted, the ceiling renovated, air-conditioning added, and the girls’ locker room redone. The changes have given the space new life, and have greatly improved the acoustics and the comfort for both athletes and spectators.

Leo Club: Making it Happen

The Leo Club hosted a remarkably successful Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, November 16 to raise funds for the building of Club 21 Resource and Learning Center in Pasadena. The non-profit facility is set to open this January, and will advocate and provide support for those with Down syndrome. The Leo Club raised over $35,000 to directly support the Center’s construction and its goal of creating a more inclusive environment at home, school, and in the greater community. 10 on camPus

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nancy angEl Spanish teacher Nancy Angel participated in two conferences this summer, one in Denver and one in Minneapolis, about the TPRS teaching method, which stands for Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling. Ms. Angel was exposed to new ways of expanding this method, which is already employed in Spanish 1.The method is based on Stephen Krashen's concept of "Comprehensible Input," meaning that the students are exposed to only a few new vo- cabulary words at a time (ideally 3 phrases/ Top: Joe Maggio and Manny Nuñez in Nicaragua. Bottom: Steve Oderkirk in Maine. day), which they learn by spoken language, by gesture, and by action. Then these JoE maggio and manny nuñEz success for both Mr. Maggio’s biological phrases are used to develop a story with the Joe Maggio and Manny Nuñez traveled studies needs and for Senor Nuñez’s scout- students’ input. Ms. Angel observes, “my together to Nicaragua this summer with ing for a future Global Studies program. students are showing enormous progress in the goal of enhancing both language and their Spanish due to this method.” science programs for students back at Prep. stEvE odErkirk Senor Nuñez scouted locations for his Photography teacher Steve Oderkirk at- stEvE hill Global Studies program, while Joe Maggio tended the Maine Media Workshops in Steve Hill, Performing Arts Chair, reports photographed and researched native flora Rockport, Maine, where he participated that he “had the honor of working for six and fauna for his keynote presentations in a workshop for Advanced Digital Photo weeks on the Ron Howard film produc- on tropical ecosystems. The island of Photoshop. Mr. Oderkirk had an inspir- tion of Angels and Demons, starring Tom Ometeppe was their first destination. ing experience and commented that “the Hanks and Ewan McGregor,” which will be Rising up from the ocean and crowned instructor, Laurence Gartel, is a pioneer released in 2009. Mr. Hill was involved in with two volcanoes, the island was abun- in digital media and computers. When he casting over 60 professional singers for two dant with wildlife, waterfalls, and dense started working there was no way to save major scenes. He also rehearsed the singers vegetation. After visiting, Maggio sug- your digital image that took days to create. and appeared on screen in both scenes of gested, “Ometeppe will definitely be a You had to photograph it. He taught Andy the film. Mr. Hill also sang on the sound- destination, should we take students to Warhol how to use the computer — he's track for the newest remake of the film, Nicaragua in the future.” They then moved been around for a while.” The class got The Day the Earth Stood Still, starring Keanu on to explore the pacific side, where they outside to shoot, and took a quick trip to Reeves to be released in December. connected with sea turtle conservationists Mohegan Island. However, “most of the and finally got to see the elusive howler week we spent in a studio in front of a Mac monkeys. La Flor was another locale G5 working on Photoshop CS3. It was really that impressed both Senor Nuñez and a good experience and I got a lot that I can Mr. Maggio, and was slated as a valuable share with my students.” student destination. The trip was a great Prep Welcomes Four 11 New Faculty Members

Flintridge alum mr. peTer CHesney ’04 is teaching 7th and 9th grade history. He attended Vassar College, where he received his BA in History and won the Vassar History Award. According to his Flintridge Press interview, he enjoys the outdoors, l-r: Paul Vandeventer, John Shallman, and Allan Hoffenblum and if he were a super-hero, he would want his super power to be encyclope- Political Strategists offer Insight dic knowledge. He also fondly recalls playing broomball with friends on On October 22, a few days before the close one of the most historic prom night. presidential campaigns, Flintridge Prep students were privileged to hear the views and analysis of two seasoned political experts: repub- mr. JulIan HayTer, who is teaching lican strategist Allan Hoffenblum and democratic strategist John 8th and 10th grade history, received Shallman. Upper school students filled Norris Auditorium to listen his Masters in U.S. History from the to the two discuss their experiences in political campaigning and University of Virginia, and will receive offer insights and criticisms on its current state. The conversation his PhD in the same discipline in was kept focused and lively by moderator Paul Vandeventer, father 2009. Mr. Hayter is originally from of James ’09 and Ethan ’14. Des Moines, Iowa. Students, in their Mr. Hoffenblum served two tours of duty in Vietnam and the Flintridge Press interview with Mr. military intelligence training he received gave him skills useful Hayter, learned that he is an excellent in political campaigning—gathering information and getting it chef and spent two weeks driving a to the right people at the right time. Beyond running a political bus through parts of Southern Africa consulting firm, Mr. Hoffenblum has also taught political campaign with his best friend, and is hoping management at UCLA and UC Davis. his next big travel destination will be Mr. Shallman became politically active as a high school student. China. Upon learning extra-curricular activities at his school were being eliminated due to budget cuts, he advocated for increased property ms. JIllIan rIeHl, who is teaching taxes, organized a small army of volunteers, and made appearances Geometry and Algebra II, received at City Hall. Since then he has run numerous successful campaigns, her BA in Mathematics Education including that of Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan in 1993. from Keene State College and taught When asked what is most important in running a successful at Monadnock Regional High School campaign, Mr. Shallman responded that first and foremost the in New Hampshire. Ms. Riehl enjoys campaign needs to have a strong message. Mr. Hoffenblum added traveling. Last summer she worked for that agility and adjusting quickly to changing conditions is also Habitat for Humanity in Guatemala, significant. The introduction of vice presidential running mates where she hopes to return another Sarah Palin and Joe Biden were a great example of the need for summer to learn Spanish. She also mid-campaign adjustment. Sarah Palin was a particularly dynamic loves playing soccer and is an assistant person to discuss and debate. Mr. Hoffenblum characterized her as coach for the Girls Cross Country an asset to McCain because of her ability to energize the Christian team. conservative base, as well as pick up Hillary Clinton supporters who were unwilling to transfer support to Obama. On the other hand, dr. raJeev WaHI has joined the sci- Mr. Shallman thought Sarah Palin’s affect on McCain disastrous. ence department teaching chemistry In particular, he pointed to her lack of experience, which couldn’t and physics. He received his BA, Mas- buoy the initial splash of her nomination; the energy she brought ters, and PhD in Chemistry from Rice backfired as her insufficiencies surfaced. University. Since 2004, he has been The students were energized by the level of debate between teaching AP Chemistry, AP Physics C, the strategists and continued the dialogue in small group discus- and Chemistry at Ransom Everglades sions led by faculty. Seniors remained in Norris Auditorium with School in Florida. He enjoys running, the speakers and were able to ask questions. William McHenry, Ga- and is an avid reader and lover of briel Brighty, and Steven Leech found the assembly engaging and music. Two of his favorite musicians the speakers incredibly knowledgeable with important information are Tori Amos and R.E.M. to share. The students were especially interested in views about the presidential race, revealing the intense interest Prep students had in the historic political moment. The assembly serves as a model for future assemblies based on interaction and debate. 12 Spotlight

Winter Concert

The Annual Winter Concert was held on December 17, and featured both vocal and instrumental performances. Over 100 students participated, creating music that inspired Headmaster Bachmann’s letter introducing this issue of PrepTalk.

Junior Parent dinner

The Junior class amused and delighted parents with the annual JPD performance held on Saturday, November 22 at the Masonic Temple in Pasadena. Sketches ranged from improv comedy, to dance solos, to a quartet arrangement of John Lennon’s Let it Be. The rest of the Prep community saw the show on Wednesday, November 26 in Norris Auditorium. Students were sent off to Thanksgiving break entertained by the humor and ingenuity of their peers’ performances.

Fall Play Servant of two Masters

Directed by Mr. Scott Myers, this year’s fall play, Carlo Goldoni’s comedy Servant of Two Masters, took the Norris Auditorium stage November 13 through 15. The play descends from commedia dell’arte, a theatrical tradition featuring a set of stock characters: the wily servant, the pompous lawyer, the miserly old man, the hothead- ed young man, the ingenue, the saucy maid, and the star-crossed lovers. The play begins with the betrothal of Silvio Lombardi to Clarice dei Bisognosi, an engagement made possible by the sudden death of one Federigo Rasponi. Chaos ensues, but ultimately the play concludes with multiple marriages. Featuring students grades 7–9, the cast included, Alexander Blaine ’14, Maddie Case ’13, Katie Eiler ’12, Samantha Harper ’12, Caroline Hedrick ’13, James Hotti ’14, Kimberly Ostiller ’12, Mari Paulson ’12, Mary Clare Plaschke ’13, Austin Roy ’13, and William Vose ’14. Leading the crew were Katrina Boyd ’12, Andy Davis ’10, Chris Davis ’10, and Kieran Mulroy ’11. Director Scott Myers was assisted by Christopher Adams-Cohen ’10. Dr. Robert Parker ’78 designed the set and lighting; Mr. Patrick Ferry led the set construction. Replay 13

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Varsity. This year’s win-loss record does not begin to describe the remarkable character and teamwork displayed by Prep’s 2008 varsity football team. Their overall record was a modest 3-7, but the Rebels fought adversity all season and ended the regular season playing for the Prep League title for the second year in a row. They finished second to Rio Hondo, but again qualified for the CIF playoffs for the 18th time in the last 21 years. From the start of the season, the Rebels battled a shallow roster, at times suit- ing up no more than 20 athletes for games. Gavin Thomson ’09 also logged similar 8th Grade Flag Football. After a 40-19 loss Adding to the challenge, injuries forced minutes playing wing back on offense and against High Point to start their season, the a number of players to learn second and rotating between linebacker and safety on young Rebels and their coaches decided third positions on both sides of the ball. defense. Other seniors doing double-duty they needed to improve their defense if One of the most significant injuries was were Arash Jafarnia ’09, Fuad Beshir ’09, they hoped to be competitive through the quarterback Gus Herrera ’09, also a Kyle Carpenter ’09, Will McHenry ’09, Alec rest of their season. They modified their defensive starter, who dislocated his throw- Storrie-Lombardi ’09, Adam Ross ’09, and defensive scheme and provided more pres- ing arm in the second quarter of Prep’s Justin Ogunji ’09. While Herrera was side- sure on opposing offenses. The changes opening game. Reflective of the Rebels’ lined with his shoulder injury, Dan Beldy succeeded as Prep reduced the points they spirit and determination, Herrera returned ’09 filled in admirably at quarterback, and allowed by nearly half in their 5 remaining to action less than 4 weeks later to lead Alex Hurrell ’09 provided valuable minutes games. Unfortunately, Prep had difficulty Prep on their quest for the league title. in the Rebels’ defensive secondary. getting into the endzone themselves. Be- Many Rebel starters rarely came off Underclassmen who were crucial to fore a supportive home crowd, Prep had the field during games. Assuming the role Prep’s success this year were defensive one of its better games losing a cliffhanger of ironman, tailback, defensive back, and standouts Conor Dubin ’10, Doug Land ’10, to Mayfield Jr. with a final score of 18-22. kicker returner Joel Bryant ’09 turned in Philip Montoya ’10, Jordan Whaley ’11, Leading the offense at quarterback was an exceptional season, with 9 consecutive Sam Cook ’11, and David Russell ’11, all of Chadd Cosse ’13, who provided solid deci- 100+ rushing yardage games. In the final whom started during the season. sion- and play- making. On defense, Kurt weeks of the season, Bryant carried the ball Kozacik ’13 offered relentless hustle and over 30 times per game, played every down Junior Varsity. The 2008 JV football team inspiring effort. Playing his first year of on defense, and returned kickoffs and won the league championship on the type flag football, Manuel Perez ’13 was one of punts on special teams. Bryant was named of play that will be talked about for years. Prep’s top scorers from his tailback position. the Prep League’s Offensive MVP by league Playing Rio Hondo in the final league coaches. match, the Rebels lined up on their own 3 7th Grade Flag Football. In their final 5 flag yard line to defend against a field goal with football games of their season, only 10 the score tied 13-13, and only 5 seconds total points separated their 2-3 record remaining on the clock. A final tie score from what could have been 5-0. The scores would result in a co-championship between reflected the competitive nature of each the JV Rebels and the Rio Hondo Kares. A game and the team spirit of the 7th grade successful field goal from 20 yards would Rebels. In each contest, the team displayed give the Kares the league crown outright. excellent athletic ability that will result in The Rebel defense had other thoughts more success on the scoreboard in future in mind. Bursting through the line at the years as they gain more experience. snap of the ball, Chris Wirthlin ’12 blocked In addition to their basic skills as the field goal sending the ball bouncing at football players, the 7th graders are also the 2 yard line where speedy Tyler Shum a versatile group of players. In addition ’12 scooped it up and raced 98 yards for to the running, throwing, and catch- Prep’s winning touchdown as time expired. ing critical for flag football, many of the The victory gave the JV Rebels the league players applied themselves as blockers. championship and a final season record Trip Westmoreland ’14 displayed skill as of 6-3. a blocker, but also demonstrated good 14 rEPlay

footwork and pass catching ability. Robert man ’10, Elise Partos ’11 had a particularly Middle School. Prep’s 7th and 8th grade boys Cartwright ’14 played quarterback and was strong year finishing 16th at the CIF-SS and girls performed with true athleticism at one of the team’s most valuable players on finals and 78th at the state meet. Also scor- the two cross country meets held this fall. offense, while Scott Tsangeos ’14 and Cole ing for Prep at state were Ellen Kim ’09, The young runners got a taste of the big- Rademacher ’14 were top defensive players. Crystal Bong ’09, and Maya Castellanos ’11. time with the opportunity to run on the Mt. SAC course that is used for the high school Boys. Prep’s boys cross country team contin- CIF finals meet. For middle school compe- CrOSS COunTry ued its tradition of excellence in 2008. The tition the course is reduced to 1.2 miles. Rebel runners, coached by Ingrid Herskind In the girls race Prep runners had a great Girls. Prep’s girls cross country team com- and assisted by Nick Ponticello, turned in day finishing second among nearly 160 pleted another successful season by qualify- their best races when it counted the most. middle schools. The boys also finished in ing for the CIF state cross country meet Having finished second behind Pasadena the top 10 with a 9th place finish. At their in Fresno for the 9th year in a row. At the Poly in an earlier league meet, the Rebels second meet, the High Point Invitational, Prep League meet three weeks earlier, the reversed the result in the Prep League the Prep girls won the meet finishing ahead girls raced well enough to win but finished Finals meet to win their 17th consecutive of Mayfield Jr. and High Point, while the behind a Chadwick team that eventually boys Prep League title. boys came in second behind High Point. won the CIF Division V state title. Ranked 4th in the state among Divi- Prep’s top girl runner was Kate Evans ’14, One of the season’s highlights was the sion V teams prior to the state meet in who finished first overall at Mt. SAC, and performance of Dot Silverman ’10, who Fresno, the Rebels turned in a spectacular for the boys, Robert Cartwright ’14 and clocked a time of 19:00 on the Mt. SAC performance to finish second. Four of Manuel Perez ’13, who both finished in the course in the Mt. SAC Invitational held on Coach Ingrid Herskind’s runners finished top 20. October 24. Dot’s time was the fastest ever in the top 20 with Kevin Heintz ’10 run- by a Prep girl on the course, which is the ning a personal best 16:14 to finish 7th annual location of the CIF-SS Finals meet. overall. Conner Verreaux ’09 was just 4 At season’s end, Dot was named team MVP, seconds behind with a 16:18 to finish 10th junior Sarah Randolph was selected as among all Division V runners in the state. Most Improved Runner, and senior Crystal The Rebels’ 2nd place finish at state Bong received the Coaches’ Award. Crystal put them back on the post-race podium joined the team as a senior and became among the top-three teams for the 11th Prep’s #3 runner. time in the past 12 years, a span that Head coach Mike Roffina, and first- includes 4 state titles. Besides Heintz and year coaches Jill Riehl, Caitlyn Croall and Verreaux, Prep’s top scoring finishers Sylvie Andrews look forward to another at state were Paul Weitekamp ’09 (16th successful season in 2009 with five strong overall), Jason Bunn ’11 (18th), and James runners returning. Along with Dot Silver- Lyon ’09 (31st). 15

WATEr POLO driver and wing, Ryan Camastra ’11, Josue seniors: Ambika Chandramohan ’09 and Hernandez ’12, Patrick Hickey ’12, and Gina Kim ’09, Teny Geragos ’09 and Erin Boys Varsity. Prospects looked bright for Jack Purvis ’12 at the set position. McDonnell ’09, and Christina Yu ’09 and Prep’s varsity boys water polo team after Annie Zaro ’09. Senior Sona Kazangian ’09 early season victories over large public Middle School. Prep’s middle school water was one of Prep’s top three singles players. schools and a 2nd place finish in the Bell polo team showed plenty of offensive The future of Prep’s girls tennis looks Gardens Tournament, but a packed Prep firepower in their two matches this past just as strong. The squad will return a League awaited the Rebels. With 4 of the fall. They scored 16 goals combined in the number of talented athletes in 2009. Two league’s 5 teams ranked among the CIF two matches. Unfortunately, their defense of Prep’s other top singles players are not Division’s top 8, league play proved to be was not as strong and they dropped both yet juniors — Kira Lee ’12 and Lugene a challenge. Nevertheless, first-year head contests to Pasadena Polytechnic, 7-8 and El-Harazi ’11. Moreover, Kira Lee ’12 was coach Keean Ferguson, emphasizing skill 9-16. Coached by high school varsity se- voted one of the league’s MVPs for singles. development and teaching an understand- niors Stephen Leech and Brandon Taylor, Also returning next season are juniors Mi- ing of game mechanics, guided the Rebels the young Rebel polo players showed great chelle Sung ’10, Elaine Park ’10 and Laura on a rewarding season of team growth and improvement and enthusiasm in their Weaver ’10. camaraderie, and an exciting style of polo. practices and matches. All the players were By season’s end, the Rebels had learned the valuable and demonstrated great promise Girls Junior Varsity. The JV girls tennis game well and thoroughly enjoyed their as they continue their polo development team also surpassed early expectations to season, regardless of wins or losses. and move up to the high school program. complete one of the JV program’s most Stephen Leech ’09 was Prep’s top The following players showed exceptional successful seasons. They finished the year player earning MVP honors from his set promise — Ethan Vandeventer ’14, Kevin with a record of 8-7, which included two position, where he scored nearly 100 Cheng ’14, and Bruce Park ’13. wins over Pasadena Poly, Vivian Webb, and goals. Driver Kevin Matthews ’10 received Village Christian, and single victories over the Coach’s Award and Chris Chu ’10 was Westridge, and Mayfield Senior. awarded Most Improved Player, alternating TEnnIS As the season progressed, the team from outside and set positions. showed significant improvement as the girls Girls Varsity. Prep's 2008 girls varsity tennis played the type of “team” tennis stressed Boys Junior Varsity. The future looks bright team, under the leadership of 5th year by coach Ron Catano. The emphasis was for Rebel water polo. Over half of the boys head coach Mrs. Katie Hawkins-Canton, on skills and execution, while playing hard JV team were freshmen and new to the exceeded all expectations. The Rebels and competitively on the team’s behalf, game. Enthusiasm is high and the opportu- completed their most successful season in rather than merely competing individually. nity for significant skill development great the program’s history. Having steadily im- After returning from an early season injury, under the program’s head coach Keean proved each of the past 3 seasons, the girls Christine Zhang ’09 made a big impact Ferguson. ended the year with 9 wins and 8 losses and on the team’s success playing #1 doubles The JV team was at its best when play- tied for 3rd place in the league. Unfor- with Caroline Yu ’10. Isabelle Sohn ’11 was ing aggressive and spirited defense against tunately, they did not secure the league’s Prep’s #1 singles and Alina Okamoto ’11 their opposition, often teams with far more 3rd place playoff position. They finished was also one of the top players on the JV experience. The JV Rebels held six of their second in a 3-team tie-breaker competition team. Next year, with this talented group last seven opponents to single digit scoring. with Westridge and Pasadena Poly for the joining Prep’s returning varsity players, Fittingly, goalie Ryan Loui ’11 was named final spot. Mayfield Senior won the league Prep should be a strong contender in team MVP. Prep’s other top players were championship and Chadwick finished 2nd. league play and potentially in the CIF Evan O’Malley ’11, who switched between Prep’s top doubles teams this year were playoffs. 16 rEPlay

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Flintridge Prep's IEL team has competed in two shows so far this year. The first was held on October 26 at Hansen Dam Equestrian Center. Lindsay Leisure ’13 placed 11th in the JV Jumper Division at the end of the day and Hannah Warde ’11 placed 9th in Varsity Equitation. At the second show, held December 7th, also at Hansen Dam, all three Prep riders had strong showings. Lindsay Leisure ’13 placed in 4 classes, receiving a 9th in JV Handy Hunter, 10th in JV Medal, and 11th in both JV Equita- tion over Fences and JV Equitation Flat. Hannah Warde ’11 placed 7th in Var- sity Equitation over Flat and was Reserve Champion in Varsity Medal. Christopher Adams-Cohen ’10 placed 8th in JV Jumpers leader in blocks. Charlotte Milinovich of their season, they won four straight Section 2 and 10th in JV Jumpers Section ’09 provided excellent leadership for the matches with scores of 2 games to zero. 2b. Congratulations to all the riders on a improving Rebels and Casey Meurer ’11, Julia Miller ’12 provided Coach Chris good showing so far this season. as a first year player, made great strides as Mendoza with excellent play from her set- setter. The Prep League should be equally ter position distributing the ball superbly to strong next year, but the Rebels will be sig- her teammates. Kate Woolley ’12, in addi- VOLLEyBALL nificantly improved with the help of young tion to leading the team in blocks from her talent from this year’s 14-3 JV team and a middle position, offered encouragement Girls Varsity. Among small, independent 9-7 freshman team. to her teammates and spirited enthusiasm schools in the CIF Southern Section, the for the entire team. Providing offensive Prep League has a well-earned reputation Girls Junior Varsity. Prep’s JV girls volleyball firepower, Kimberly Kim ’12 led the team as one of the strongest for girls volleyball. team completed an excellent season finish- in kills. This year was no exception. Joining the ing 14-3 overall and 10-2 in league play. traditionally strong programs of Mayfield Their success was the product of a deep Girls Middle School. Prep’s middle school Senior, Westridge, Chadwick, Pasadena roster of talented athletes who developed girls volleyball team, coached by Julie Jaime Poly, and Flintridge Prep, Vivian Webb and strong volleyball skills as the season pro- and Joe Maggio, had a record number of Rio Hondo also improved noticeably in gressed. Coach Sean Beattie put a number 32 girls participating. As a result, Prep com- 2008. After winning their first 3 non-league of different combinations of players on the peted with 3 full teams (A, B, C) and each matches, the Rebels were challenged in court, and each group meshed well, per- girl received maximum amount of partici- each league contest with many matches ex- forming with intensity and teamwork. pation and experience. The girls showed a tending to the full 5 games. Unfortunately, Many players sacrificed individual interests tremendous amount of growth and heart. Prep ended up on the losing end of their for the benefit of the team, but four players All of the teams were competitive in each league matches and finished with a season made exceptional contributions. Meagan match with nearly every game decided by 6 record of 4-13. Chow ’10 as setter was a key leader for the points or less. Despite the absence of wins, the young Rebels. Abbey Deckop ’11 was one Bryn McFadden ’13, Ashley Kim ’13, Rebels concentrated on improving their of the team leaders in kills playing opposite and Katherine Boggard ’13 were a few of skills and developing competitive intensity. and backup setter. Kelly Wang ’11, playing the 8th graders that led the way for Prep. The Rebels struggled on offense, but im- outside, also was a team leader in kills. On The girls consistently improved service proved their defense with each match. In defense, Naomi Hatanaka ’11 led the team skills and overall team play. For the 7th their first match against Chadwick, who was in digs from her libero position. grade team, Chelsea Johnson ’14, Brooke ranked #2 in the entire CIF division at Prep’s Freshman team improved their Stewart ’14, and Maya Okamoto ’14 were the time, the Rebels pressed the Dolphins skills as the season progressed, and their all solid players. The A team ended their to the limit of a 5-game match before trademark characteristic was a fiery brand season 2-7, the B team was 0-7, and the C succumbing. of volleyball that competed for each and team was 0-5, but the success of the season Prep’s top statistical performers were every point. In only one match did they was marked by consistent improvement and Marin Seifert ’10 who led the team in kills lose in straight sets. During the middle bright hopes for the future. and Alex Baptiste ’09 who was the team — Tom Fry Alumni Profile 17 design Excellence for a sustainable future Mark Gangi ’85

marK GanGI graduated from Prep in museum’s content and its structure 1985. Now an architect with his family’s — “The museum’s exhibits are about Development and Build firm, Mark re- local resources, so the building itself cently co-designed the only LEED Plati- is a ‘living’ example of sustainability num certified museum in the world, and conservation.” The museum’s The Museum of Water and Life, located roof is topped with a 540 watt, 3,000 at the eastern entrance of Diamond panel solar field that not only gener- Valley Lake in Riverside County. LEED ates half of the complex’s power certification stands for Leadership in needs, but also shades the structure Energy and Environmental Design. from the intense desert heat. Trans- Developed in the mid-nineties, LEED lucent solar panels hang down over is now the industry standard for rating 8,000 square feet of windows, add- sustainable design, and Platinum is the ing additional shade and producing highest rating a building can receive, additional energy. Reclaimed water followed by Gold, Silver, and Certified. “Flintridge was a place where we were a group of individu- irrigates terraced gardens, radiant Headmaster Bachmann remem- als—encouraged to explore our thoughts, and develop our flooring controls the internal tem- bers Mark’s considerable “interest unique nature.” perature, and natural light pours in in projects that have a public signifi- to illuminate the space. cance,” and sees the museum project Mark worked with CATI (C-Analytical The design is so efficient that as “an extension of who he’s always been.” Technologies Incorporated), which con- the structure produces most of the energy Mark’s broad interest in society revealed ducted environmental testing for contami- required for its own functioning. To put itself as a student in Mr. Bachmann’s his- nants across the US. Mark traveled weekly this accomplishment in perspective, build- tory class. He enjoyed discussing politics throughout the country, from Arizona to ings are responsible for 48% of green and economics, and remembers being a Alaska, Oregon to Florida, designing labs house gas emissions, they consume 67% devoted and outspoken participant on the in which CATI did their research. He was of all electricity, and the poor placement debate team. Mark has remained close made aware of the level of pollutants in of buildings adds to the remaining 33% with the Prep community. A consistent the environment from the studies, and of energy consumption. Building design presence on campus when his brother when the funding dried up for pollu- is at the center of our energy usage, Matt ’02 was attending, Mark reflects a tion research, there was a shift within the and this building produces rather than commitment to the broader well-being environmental movement from clean-up consumes energy. Taking this philosophy and spirit of community. to ideas of sustainability — a more future- home, Mark is now busy designing a new Besides enjoying history, Mark had focused approach. It was a natural transi- house for his family that will include solar a strong creative side that found expres- tion for Mark to architecturally address power and a green roof, which insulates sion in Steve Oderkirk’s photography how buildings could be actively part of the structure and off-sets carbon emissions classes. Smiling, Mark admits to the hours that sustainability. Also, while building the with oxygen-producing vegetation. spent developing photos in the dark room labs Mark put himself in the position of Even with all his success as an archi- instead of applying energy toward more the scientists to improve both the comfort tect, Mark has not ignored his two- neglected subjects. But his attention to and efficiency of the space. Enjoying in- dimensional photography roots that composition and aesthetic principles tegrating design aesthetics with function, started at Prep. He collaborated with his found application in USC’s architecture the job proved to be “great training for USC professor, Panos Koularmous, on a program. He received his B.A. in 1990 and electrical and mechanical integration” — book about 20th century rationalist archi- started working in his family’s business something that would come to serve him tecture, for which Mark did all the photo- upon graduation. in designing the Museum of Water and graphy. Mark has conjoined the aesthetic Mark recalls that while there was no Life years later. and civic-minded sensibilities Headmaster direct discussion about sustainable design The museum, completed in Spring Bachmann recognized and encouraged in architecture school at the time, “there 2008, is a bold and linear 72,000 square in him 19 years ago. And with those dual was plenty of emphasis on good design”: ft. campus, rising up out of sparse desert interests, Mark now addresses perhaps design about adapting buildings to their surroundings. The space is designed to the most significant issue our society faces environment. But it was a particular client educate visitors about natural resources. with all its concomitant social repercus- that precipitated Mark’s interest in the Michael B. Lehrer, Mark’s design part- sions — energy. Green design movement. ner, draws the connection between the — Anne Wullschlager 18 Alumni News 1949 some volunteering. alaska and Hawaii are annual trips with fam- ily. after graduating from Menlo 60th SAVE tHE dAtE reunion April 25, 2009 College, i became an army Of- ficer, got married, and started a family. i have a daughter, Sarah, 1951 and two sons, Matthew and Dan- peTe doW relocated to arizona iel, and two grand children. now in 1982 and was blessed to have it's mostly flights to Camarillo and retired in 1994. He enjoys fishing Santa Paula for lunch, and sunsets and boating on Lake Powell. in Laguna with two cats and a He tries to take a few trips each dog.” year, and during the cold winters JoHn Harman is a Se- of Flagstaff he rents a home in nior Staff engineer at beck- California for a month or so near man Coulter, inc. He previously the beach, usually in the San Luis developed safety, air pollution, Obispo area. He invites any of the and process analytical chemistry members of the Classes of 50, 51, instrumentation and won a naSa or 52 that remember him from award for significant inventions. football or swimming to email He was inducted into beckman him at [email protected]. Coulter inventors Hall of Fame for 18 patents. He enjoys part-time 1954 teaching of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, and travel 55th SAVE tHE dAtE related to the international elec- Here’s the Down and Dirty reunion April 25, 2009 trotechnical Commission. Thanks to Mr. acosta and Mr. neupauer, about IRA Rollovers he was able to read inscriptions 1957 on buildings in Rome in the origi- If you are a member of the Prep JIm BryanT and FranK ol- nal Latin! son ’60 reconnected over the peTer Jensen and his wife Class of ’55 — or older — you can summer in Kentucky, where Frank of 32 years, Karen, have three currently lives with his wife, ann. children and three grandchildren. make a tax-free charitable gift Prior to this meeting, they hadn’t He shares that he retired from seen one another since 1971 the U.S. navy in 1994, retired from your IrA to Prep. when Frank and ann participated from LaUSD as an elementary in teacher training at Simon school teacher in 2005, previously Fraser University in Vancouver, pastored churches back east, and presently works part time b.C. and Jim came up to visit he Pension Protection Act of 2006 permits from Seattle. at his hobby of gardening for a T church in Sun Valley, Ca, and as taxpayers age 701/2+ to make direct distributions 1958 an independent distributor for from a traditional or Roth IRA to a non-profit immunotec Research, inc. He and arTHur Bode shared, “Having organization, such as Flintridge Prep, while exclud- retired from a career in real estate Karen enjoy cruising alaska, Ha- appraising and developing in waii, and the Mexican Riviera. His ing the distribution from their gross income. The 1988, i have entertained myself by recollections of Prep are vivid and law was extended this past October and is in effect fond, and include several teach- flying my Cessna airplane around through December 31, 2009. The maximum distri- the country, taking motor home ers as well as classmate davId trips, playing tennis, and doing BoGen. bution allowed is $100,000 per taxpayer per year. Please consider making a charitable IRA 1958 rollover to Prep. Consult your tax advisor about 1958 how a charitable gift from your IRA will impact you. Your gift can make a difference to Flintridge Prep and make a difference in your taxes! For more information about a charitable IRA rollover or other ways to help secure Prep’s future, please contact Yuki Jimbo, Director of Development, at (818) 949-5524 or by email: [email protected]. 1958 1958 19

BruCe laWrenCe’s most he started a private school in enjoyable job was with allied Ojai. Once it was up and running Signal, where he designed the he started working for State Farm computer controller hardware and insurance from which he eventu- wrote all the software for a small ally retired. He spent a month in autonomous torpedo designed to new Zealand and enjoys golf, fly destroy both moored and bottom fishing, hiking, and exploring Ca. mines. He later worked for Cobe Jay shares this message: “To my Cardiovascular, where he devel- classmates who benefited from a oped and patented the pump pretty good educational program: software for a blood profusion Do whatever you can for this staff, students, and parents) have naval Reserve association, naval machine. He is currently a Senior exceptional school, which today flourished under the enlightened institute, and naval War College Software engineer for echoStar lies on the foundation of what we leadership of Peter bachmann. Foundation, and he helps the Technology. He and his wife of 32 had 50 years ago.” The future is very bright!” Phoenix Sister Cities and the local years live in Colorado where his alden mossHammer KenT sanTelman describes church member service club. hobbies are reading, 4-wheeling, has authored three books: The his work life as having “way more after attending yale and and taking care of his 2.3 acres of Chronicle of Eusebius and Greek variety than reasonable but a fun brown, BIll sTorK held many land. although he enjoys Hawaii Chronographic Tradition (Lewis- ride. Finally became a teacher in exciting positions from coast to so much that he has visited 28 burg 1979); Ecloga Chrono- ’96 and, for the first time, actually coast, ranging from teaching times and he is teaching himself graphica Georgii Syncelli (Leipzig like what i am doing.” He served math, developing an east asian the language, his favorite trip was 1984); and The Easter Computus as a Captain in the Marine Corps honors program, becoming dean taking two boy Scouts to Truk and the Origins of The Christian for two Vietnam Tours in 1966 of students at brown, to becom- Lagoon and living on a dive boat Era (inpress, Oxford 2008). alden, and 1967. For 20 years he taught ing the Director of Studies at for a week. They dove around now retired, was a Professor of mountaineering for the Sierra Marlborough. He then became ship-wrecks and sunken planes History for the University of Ca, Club and he still enjoys backpack- head of the math department at from WWii. San Diego from 1972-2003. Prior ing. With three children and two Polytechnic, and later moved to denny maTTHeW is married to 1972, he taught Classics and grandchildren, he and his wife asia to work on a math program with two children and two grand- Latin at various schools. keep busy, especially with their for highly gifted local Chinese sons, and the entire family resides 17 year old, who is on two soccer students. He remains in asia, in the same zip code in arizona. 1958 teams. He recalls that “Daddy faithfully volunteering for yale, When taking a break from being Denniston actually got me to like and in 2001 helped chair their a principal at Cavan Real estate english” (which he now teaches 300th anniversary for alumni in investments, Denny and his wife at Carson High School). Denny asia. His children are even busier enjoy monthly trips to Rocky Matthew hosting Grad night is than he, and travel increasingly Point, Mexico, and annual visits to another fond memory. occupies his non-teaching time. Maui, Hi. He also volunteers at a civic club promoting folklore and 1958 1958 legends of the Southwest.

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JoHn romer lives in Pasadena where he owns Romer From 1964-1970, davId sTu- insurance agency, which pro- erWald served in the army as vides life insurance and financial Staff Sergeant. He then spent 30 services. John served two terms With 26 years combined active years with ibM and always looked on the board of Trustees at and reserve service in the navy, forward to going to work. as the Jay mIdGley taught english Flintridge Prep. His volunteer marTy sours retired with rank programming manager for the as a second language and U.S. activities also include working of Captain. He earned his PhD in first ibM — PC, he had the op- History in Los angeles before be- with the boy Scouts, chairing their international Relations and asian Golf Tournament for five years, coming a bond Studies, and pursued a career 1958 Underwriter. He and Harambee Ministries, serving with Thunderbird School of Glob- and his fam- youth in northwest Pasadena. His al Management, which includes ily moved to reflections on Prep include sports, overseas teaching and research england for two student government, and Leroy in Taiwan, S. Korea, Japan, and years to study Smith who he describes as “one China. He is married with two a system of of the finest teachers i’ve ever grown children; he volunteers as a education; upon had.” His recent experience with board Member for the California returning to Ca, Prep inspired him to declare, “it alumni association, he is a Life has been a delight to personally Member of the navy League, observe how the school (faculty, 1960 20 alumni nEWs

1965 1968 portunity to work with bill Gates. after his third attempt at retire- rICHard GIesBreT (pictured after retiring, he worked as a ment, BruCe BroWn was of- below) shares, “i've been keeping substitute math teacher and also fered the interim head men's and busy with family, friends, including voluntarily tutored middle school women's swim coach position at erIC BerG and BoB rIGdon, in his 3rd year as Performing arts kids with learning challenges. His Pomona College. He will be filling and work. My parents have been Facilitator for the elliott County volunteerism also included work in for a year and then will turn the battling the usual depredations Schools, where he retired in 1998 for the local baptist mission and wheel over to the winner of the of old age. after a year of chemo after 24 years of teaching 5th rebuilding homes in Mississippi national search. bruce writes, “i and surgery, my mother lost Grade and High School. now he after Katrina. He and his wife have hope all is well at Prep!” the battle about a year ago; is very much enjoying working camped most of the US and have Byron CoaTes shares, “it my father is in slow decline with with staff who were former stu- cruised europe, asia, and africa. has been 16 years now since more classical age-related prob- dents of his. The school has a new He recalls the lesson, “a poor retiring from the military and lems. both have required a lot of Performing arts Center that seats workman blames his tools,” which moving to the Pacific northwest. assistance. not much of a traveler, 318 for a system of 1,200 students Robert Jardine espoused in wood i’m biased of course, but this but recently visited Vancouver, K-12. shop and drafting. He uses what really is a beautiful part of the Toronto, Hawaii, new york, and BoB Immler ’62, sent in the he learned every day as he works world to live in. My second career, the usual local trips to SF and photograph of Joel sHapIro in his own shop building furniture which is more of a hobby, is well Vegas, for better or worse. i still and Joel’s daughter, sHaron for his family, including a crib developed and keeping me find Canada, my home country, ’03, at a car show at the Gene that his son and three grandkids entertained. i guess as we all get very appealing and the people, autry Museum in Griffith Park. have used. He also recalls, James older we wonder what interesting generally gracious. i’ve been They are standing in front of Wood “got the best out of every things our classmates have gotten a very busy officeholder in our Joel’s Stutz. one of us — he made us believe themselves into, their areas of West Hollywood neighborhood we could win at everything if we expertise, contributions to society association and remain a regular put out a 100% effort.” and a better world. i thoroughly concert subscriber with the La Jon WeaTHerWax began enjoy reading in PrepTalk news Phil [this is my 25th year] and busy his advertising career in San of my fellow classmates but also theater-goer [La has a thriving Francisco and became a partner reading about alums in gen- and remarkable group of "off- at TMF, the largest promotion/ eral. What a great institution it’s broadway" type theatrical com- advertising agency in the west. proven to be over the years and panies]. in the past, i envied new He opened an ad agency, Lewis what a difference it’s made in so yorkers for their arts community, & Partners, in 1985 and left as many lives… My best to all.” but now we have some wonderful 1960 president 13 years later to begin cultural resources. i am consider- consulting. now retired from the 1965 ing a move to the desert in the advertising business, he enjoys not too distant future. We are renovating homes in nevada 1962 BoB Immler and Ken payne keeping busy at our firm, Hablin- and California. He and his wife of ’63 met up at the bonneville Salt ski + Manion architecture. Our 40 years have two children and Flats in Utah for the automobile work tends toward a historically grandchildren, all of whom spend Speed Trials. (Ken on the left, bob broader, traditional style, though a lot of time at their get-away on the right) we have some modern projects, cabin at Donner Lake in Truckee, including one from the office of Ca, where he enjoys driving his 1967 Mies Van der Rohe. Representa- 1942 WW2 Jeep, skiing, and 1962 in november 2007, JoHn 1 tive imagery is on our website Covell transferred (after 11 /2 relaxing. www.hablinski-manion.com. years) from the U.S. Postal Despite appearances, our proj- Service to the U.S. Department 1959 & 1960 ects are usually quite a challenge of Transportation/Federal and our clientele, rather unusual, aviation administration, where 50th dAtE tBd intriguing people. i have recently he now has a position as a reunion been focusing on residential Labor Relations Specialist in the projects in beverly Hills-Holmby national LR Policy and Programs FranK olson and JIm Bry- Hills, Hawaii and Los altos (Silicon Division at Faa Headquarters. anT ’57 reconnected over the Valley area). best wishes to all.” summer in Kentucky, where Frank Personally, he is nearly two years currently lives with his wife, ann. into his second marriage, and Prior to this meeting, they hadn’t “it is the best thing since sliced 1968 seen one another since 1971 bread. We own more real prop- when Frank and ann participated erty than might be prudent (in in teacher training at Simon hindsight), but at least we have Fraser University in Vancouver, excellent tenants in the ones b.C., and Jim came up from 1964 we are not occupying ourselves. Seattle to visit. Frank is currently Life is good!” 45th SAVE tHE dAtE reunion April 25, 2009 #21

1969 doanE m. loWEry sociEty mEmbEr 40th SAVE tHE dAtE reunion April 25, 2009 Kerstin Johnson ’96 21 1972 The Doane M. Lowery Society, created in 2005, recognizes rICHard deToy and his wife, those in the Prep community who include Prep in their Mindi, were married on august 8 estate plans. Kerstin Johnson ’96 is a founding member of at Doheny beach and are happily the Lowery Society. settled in San Juan Capistrano. For the past three years, Richard Kerstin Johnson is currently our youngest member has been working as a general manager of a health care spe- of the Doane Lowery Society. With two degrees cialty executive search firm based from Stanford and others from Santa Clara Univer- in irvine. sity and San Jose State University, Kerstin works as Kerstin Johnson ’96 TIm porTWood took early retirement from Stanford after an Intervention Specialist with students in grades more than 21 years in the Office K-5 for the Cupertino Union School District in of Development. He is now a Northern California. Senior Consultant with Marts & “There was not a Lundy, working out of his home office in San Francisco, (and thus Kerstin attended Flintridge Prep from 7th grade pressure to succeed, reducing his carbon footprint!), through 12th grade and feels it is a special and and building a practice that but there was a includes colleges and universi- unique place: “It’s about student-teacher relation- pressure to be my ties, environmental organizations, ships. They inspire you.” In seventh grade, English independent schools, and teacher Irwin Russo, "challenged me to think best. I was not museums. outside the box, and refused to tell me what the expected to get 1974 'right answers' were. Mr. Russo challenged me to an A on every paper be someone I did not know I could be.” Kerstin 35th SAVE tHE dAtE or on every exam, reunion April 25, 2009 also says teachers at Flintridge Prep respect stu- dents enough to openly debate them: “they let but I was expected 1975 you in to their approach—and admit when they are to be a good moral attorney marK GeraGos wrong. You know your teacher’s passions—and not person, and a hard- participated in the Flintridge Prep just about the subjects they teach." This openness Career Day assembly on October influenced her approach to teaching. working, intellectual 16. thinker.” 1979 The Johnson family has always practiced charitable giving and supporting education. Kerstin says, “It’s 30th SAVE tHE dAtE reunion April 25, 2009 what we do!” She feels she was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend Flintridge Prep—an out- 1980 standing institution—and wanted to give back, so CHrIs sloman moved from she included the school in her estate plan. “Prep Ca to Hendersonville, nC (20 is an important part of who I am; it’s important to miles south of asheville) in June remember where I came from.” ’08. He shares, “it is a much slower, family-oriented small town lifestyle. We are in the blue Ridge Individuals who take the step to include Flintridge Prep mountains with hundreds of wa- in their estate plans and notify the school by June 30, terfalls and rivers.” 2009, will be honored as founding members of the Lowery Society. For more information, please contact Yuki Jimbo, The Director of Development at (818) 949-5524 or yjimbo@ doane m. lowery flintridgeprep.org. society 1986 22 alumni nEWs

1981 My husband, Jim, continues to 20 hours a week was an interest- practice gastroenterology. We are ing juggling act (i tip my hat to KIp FreyTaG and her spouse doing well and love to hear about those who did it with a family). went on a five week family trip to all of you!” Several years ago i received my europe to visit friends and family. state contractors license in electri- “Some of our friends we hadn't cal. This has been my bread and seen for 14 years, and one of 1984 butter for the last ten years, but our relatives we had last seen 16 SAVE tHE dAtE i'm looking into something a little years ago. Time passes quickly 25th reunion April 25, 2009 different. i have planned sev- so we will try to do another visit eral events up here on the north sooner than this one ended up Coast and have an interest in lo- being. We went to five different eIleen Curren Wallo said, gistics. My 3-5 year plan is to work countries as our friends and fam- “i’ve never been a runner. i used for a disaster relief organization ily are spread out quite a bit. We to cry when coach Logi would try i also got to be on the sand to both domestically and internation- have two different sets of british to get me to run around the foot- watch the medal ceremonies for ally. TrenT "lInGuInI" valvo friends, met in other countries, ball field without stopping. So, our beach volleyball team.” says hi, but is way too busy for not their own, family and friends when the youngest of my friends CHrIs HuGHes reports: idle chit-chat (don't ask).” in Germany and italy, and friends announced that for her 40th “My family and i moved to St. in Denmark and Switzerland. birthday we were all going to run Paul, Minnesota this past sum- Our German visits allowed us to a half-marathon, i laughed out mer. after 16 years in semi-rural 1987 practice our rusty German, and by loud. However, this particular race Maryland and very rural Virginia, donna sCaramasTra the end, we were just getting into was in Santa barbara and far be it we love being back in a city! i Gorman and her family (see the swing of it.” for me to skip anything that ends am now the high school principal below) just finished up their first in wine tasting. Well, we trained at St. Paul academy and Sum- year of their three-year tour in 1983 for a couple of months and i mit School (SPa), which is a K-12 beijing, China — “my husband learned how to run (more like a is assigned to the embassy here. paula mCCullouGH BoWn school of about 900 students. shuffle if we’re being honest), and in May, we welcomed our fourth shares, “We still live in St. My wife, Farida, is an artist with four of my friends and i finished baby, ainsley, into the world. ain- George, UT where we would wel- a studio in Minneapolis. Our 13.1 miles in our goal time of two sley joins two year old sister Kyra, come visits from classmates trav- children (Jordan, 11 and Leah, 10) and a half hours! if Locke and five year old brother aidan, and eling through. Our oldest daugh- are both enrolled at SPa, so they Logi could see me now…” eight year old brother Shay. in ter, Sarah, started her first year have to put up with their dad, the my spare time, i’ve been working of college this year at byU. She principal, all the time!” rather sporadically as a freelance is having the time of her life and 1986 erIC mCdonald (pictured writer and studying Chinese. is enjoying everything about it. B.J. HoepTner evans shares, below) graduated this summer needless to say, i’m a bit busy elizabeth is a junior at Dixie High “i worked my third Olympic from Humboldt State University over here in beijing.” and has a challenging schedule. Games in august in beijing and with a business degree. “back in She and Peter, who is a freshman, found myself caught in one of 2004, i was ten grand in debt and are both doing exceptionally well. the biggest stories of the Games decided it was time to face the 1987 Caroline is in 6th grade, Grace is when the in-laws of our U.S. Men’s music. by the summer of 2005, i in 4th grade, and my baby, Mar- indoor volleyball team’s coach was completely out of debt and tha, is five and started kindergar- were attacked at the bell Tower. found myself pondering HSU ten this year. it has been a huge it was a stressful time but a learn- across the street: ‘Was it time to change for me but i somehow ing experience as well and i was go back to school?’ i applied in remain very busy. all the kids take overjoyed to be able to be on the 2006 and began a five semester piano and have been selected to floor when our U.S. Men’s Team assault up the mountain. Four play in the State Recital this year. won the Olympic gold medal. classes a semester and working HeaTHer sWIFT nordell started a new business, Cohabi- 1983 1986 tats, after finishing two years of in- tensive wilderness, naturalist, and animal tracking training at the Wilderness awareness School. The mission of her company is “to foster a healthy balance between human and wild habitats. We integrate sustainable design and conservation principles within land changing projects, as well as offer education programs that promote long-term land steward- ship.” She and her husband, ben Kaufman, live and work in Seattle, where they have a fabulous community and are very active in 1996 #23 green and sustainability issues. 1991 “We are currently working on Jason maCneIl and his noelle dorman would like converting our garage into my art wife, Jennifer, just had their first to get classmates together for a studio. i can’t wait!” daughter, Kirra, on July 2. Jason viewing of the class of ’91 Junior is the Director of audio Visuals Parent Dinner video. if interested, Cara develops products for at the Four Seasons Wailea, and 1989 email her at proudnoelle@yahoo. Trader Joe’s, which is where she enjoys spending time surfing and com. met andy. 20th SAVE tHE dAtE hanging at the beach with family KImBerly Krell reunion April 25, 2009 1992 and friends. He can be reached at o’Connell wrote, “On July [email protected]. danIelle Barr perrIGue and 28, 2008, my husband, Colin evan WIneT just moved from Matthew Perrigue were married O’Connell, and i celebrated the Saint Paul, Minnesota, where he last summer in Santa Monica. 1993 birth of our first child, Catherine was teaching at Macalester Col- dIana JoHnsTone CHIlders Classmates amy sKIFF massIno ann O’Connell. We currently lege, to a new position teaching and her husband, Richard, wel- and roByn asHFord medIna live in Marin, theatre history at the University of comed daughter Kiley nicole, were bridesmaids in the wedding. Ca and Pittsburgh. who was born on October 8. Danielle is currently working in love being big brother Luke (almost three the Department of european art parents.” 1996 years old) is excited but disap- 1990 at The Huntington Library and pointed because she sleeps all damon aldrICH shares: “Hav- is expecting her first child at the KaTy TuCKer sTeInKraus of the time! Diana is still working ing fun with life. Our little girl, end of October. and her husband, Jeff, are “proud autumn, will be two years old on at UCSD’s Medical Center as a to announce the birth of our September 21. We spend lots of Hospitalist. 1992 daughter, Kara Lynn Steinkraus! time at California adventure’s “a She was born healthy and strong bug’s Life,” and at home in Palos 1993 on October 6. She joins her cous- Verdes, Ca. Shelley and i both ins (sons of roBerT TuCKer work for Toyota’s national Head- ’93) as part of the next genera- quarters in Torrance. We keep in tion from proud Prep alums! touch with roB BaumGarTen 1996 and his family, but if any other alums are in the area, we’d love to reunite (especially 1994 1990 those with kids!).” 15th SAVE tHE dAtE reunion maTT BoGaard participated April 25, 2009 in the Flintridge Career Day as- sembly on October 16. Matt is CasKey dICKson and his wife, a detective with the San Marino Leslie, celebrated the birth of Police Department. GIannI CHeCa and his wife, their fourth child, alexander Fran- KrIs roBerTs is a Senior ashley, are proud to welcome cis, in august. alexander joins 1997 Game Designer with Rockstar Finley alessandra into their family. big brothers, William and Connor, CorInne TanG Taylor and Games. He recently returned Finley was born on July 17, 2008. and big sister, Lainy ann. her husband, Daniel, welcomed to campus to participate in the They are currently living in Den- their first baby, Chloe Kimiko Flintridge Prep Career Day as- ver, CO where Gianni is working 1994 Tang Taylor, on June 4, 2008. sembly (see below). as an anesthesiologist. 1997 1990

1996 Cara lee Gardner married andrew William bates on august 16, 2008 at bella Victorian Vine- yard in Camarillo. The bridal party included classmates perrIn sTITICK BIorKman, JaneT KIm, emIly Wada, JoHn Gardner ’95, andrea man- della ’97, and JaCquelIne epley ’97. 24

alumni sports day

On December 19, alumni ath- letes came out in full force to take on the current Varsity teams in Boys Basketball, Girls Bas- ketball, Coed Water Polo, and Coed Soccer. A special celebra- tion was held during the boys’ basketball halftime to acknowl- edge Alex Rivera’s 30 year com- mitment to Prep Athletics. alumni scoreboard Alumni Varsity a Coed Water Polo 15 12 Coed Soccer 3 2 Girls Basketball aided by some 44 29 current varsity players Boys Basketball 58 76

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alumni-in-College Thanksgiving open House

Many alumni who are in college returned to campus the Wednesday A. Kate Tucci ’07, Kirstie Jeffries ’07, and before Thanksgiving. An enjoyable d Amber Stover ’07 morning was spent catching up with B. Mark Baker, Xander Berry ’08, Trey classmates and former teachers. After Kozacik ’08, Peter Bachmann, and the reception alums joined the rest of Hayden Wheatley ’08 the campus in Norris Auditorium to C. Jasmin Varjavand ’07 and Daniel Hurley ’06 watch the annual JPD assembly. D. Lexi Ryan ’08, Sean Kim ’08, and Leanne Free ’08 25

a feat that surprised her as much 1998 as her family and friends—she BrIan GeorGe graduated from decided she was up for a change USC Law in 2005 and began work from life in the big city, and she as a real estate attorney in Los has followed that feeling all the angeles. The next year he left way to Hawai'i, where she is the practice of law to be his own currently pursuing a masters in boss. He now does real estate english with a concentration in investment and development. in creative writing from UH Manoa, august of 2005, he married his which awarded her a quarter-time college sweetheart, Trish. They faculty appointment with a teach- had a small wedding at the Ritz ing assistantship. She is enjoying Carlton Laguna niguel at which being in this beautiful, politically roBerT CHan was the best charged place as much as she man. Trish and brian bought their is shocked by the adjustment of first house in Manhattan beach Top (L-R): Molly Meador, Chris Meador '98, eun Hee Han '99, John going from living in, arguably, the late in 2007, Reardon (Former Prep Trustee), Jann Reardon, andrew bogaard '04, center of the universe (at least and in May David Hudson '02. bottom (L-R): brian Reardon '04, Peter bachmann, nyphiles believe this), to living on of 2008 they Chris Speetzen, Katie Speetzen '99, neil Reardon '02, Kristen Keen '99 the most isolated land mass on welcomed earth. their first-born, BenJamIn WaTT was Hunter Mason KrIsTen Keen, davId 2001 promoted to the rank of Captain George. Hudson '02 and andreW sTepHen deFazIo emailed to on July 5, 2008 while stationed roB Henry owns his own BoGaard '04. Katie and Chris say, “On February 22, 2008, i was in iraq. Captain Watt, US army, video production company, were especially honored that Mr. commissioned as an ensign in graduated from USMa West Point Carriage House Media, in South and Mrs. Peter bachmann were the United States navy after in 2005. He is with the 3rd battal- Pasadena. He is currently working able to attend. in "real" life, completing twelve long weeks ion, 4th aviation Regiment, Com- on videos for Hobie, inc and film- Katie daily channels irwin Russo of Officer Candidate School bat aviation brigade stationed at ing in north Carolina, Louisiana, by teaching 7th grade Language in newport, Ri. after receiving Camp Taji, just north of baghdad australia, and France. arts/Social Studies/Writing for my commission, i reported to iRaQ. ben is in the midst of a 15 CHrIs meador served as a the Chicago Public Schools. Chris naval aviation School’s Com- month deployment, and is flying ceremony reader at the wedding is Portfolio acquisitions Manager mand in Pensacola, FL to begin missions several times a week of KaTIe reardon speeTzen for arrow Financial Services. Katie flight training as a naval aviator. while in charge of his blackhawk ’99. (See center column picture.) can be reached at krspeetzen@ Currently, i am in the middle of gmail.com. a six-week program, in which we helicopter company. 1999 study everything from aerody- allIson lyzenGa married 2000 namics and aviation meteorology 2001 Jacob Loshin on august 31, 2008. Guy Henry is a helicopter pilot to land/water survival and human Other Prep alums in attendance with the navy and is deploying flight physiology. Upon comple- at the wedding were mICHelle at the end of this month to patrol tion of aPi, i will be heading to BlanCHoT sTeFFens and the west coasts of South america Vance air Force base in Okla- HeIdI HeCKendorF ’00. in search of drug runners and homa for primary flight training. pirates. He is assigned to the frig- Other than that, i am enjoying life 1999 ate, USS Rodney M. Davis. They on the Gulf Coast and bumming are not going out with a fleet but around the beach. it’s definitely are going it "bold and alone." a good time. i can be reached at He will be out of the country for [email protected].” at least six months. Having graduated from nyU 2002 dreW prICKeTT graduated in fall 2004, anJolI roy worked neIl reardon was a brides- from Davidson College in north as an editor for a small nonprofit man in his sister, KaTIe rear- Carolina in 2004 and worked book publisher, The Feminist don speeTzen’s ’99, wedding. for four years in Washington Press at CUny, for three-and- davId Hudson was also in DC at the Corporate executive a-half years. after successfully attendance at the event. (See board. He recently moved back completing the nyC marathon— center column picture above.) to Southern California where KaTIe reardon speeTzen he is living in Santa Monica and married Chris Speetzen on attending USC’s Marshall School august 10, 2008 with a full Prep of business. reunion in Chicago. The wed- JaneT yavrouIan gradu- it’s easy: Donate online ated from law school in May of ding party included bridesmen www.SupportPrep.flintridgeprep.org neIl reardon '02 and BrIan 2007. She is now working in Los reardon '04. CHrIs meador angeles as an associate attorney '98 served as a ceremony reader for Gleason & Favarote LLP, which Prep now accepts American Express and Discover, and eun Hee Han as a bride's specializes in labor and employ- as well as MasterCard and Visa. attendant. Guests included ment law. 26

2003 melanIe lum currently lives in Alumni Receptions beijing's infamous 798 art district PreP and works as the sales director and art fund manager at China chicago reuNioN Day Visual arts Center. in addition, she travels around China visiting ThursdAY, feBruArY 26, 2009 sATurdAY, APril 25, 2009 and interviewing artists at their Classes of ’49, ’54, 64, ’69, ’74, 6:30–8:30 p.m. studios and attends several Location: TBD ’79, ’84, ’89, and ’94 international art fairs a year. art Host: Headmaster Peter Bachmann Prep Campus: Time TBD Stetson, Director of admissions Reunion volunteers are wanted! visited Melanie this past summer. See photo below. orange county & san Diego To sign up, contact the Alumni Relations Office at 818-949-5526 sundAY, MArch 15, 2009 2003 4:00–6:00 p.m. Location: Balboa Bay Club and Resort Host: Headmaster Peter Bachmann Flintridge Preparatory pRep Golf touRnAment MondAY, MAY 4, 2009 School Benefit La Canada Country Club and Golf Course 11:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. Registration Rebel with a Cause 11:45 a.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m. Putting Contest sHarI quan is, “living the sATurdAY, MArch 21, 2009 1:15 p.m. Shotgun Start high life, learning the local lan- Universal Studios Hollywood, Globe Theatre 6:00 p.m. Reception/Dinner guage, teaching health classes, Proceeds to benefit Prep Athletics. and eating the tropical fruit in www.prepbenefit.org Sponsored by the Fathers Club. Proceeds Uganda as a Peace Corps Vol- unteer in the Community Health to benefit the John Plumb ’64 Endowment and economic Development CLASS OF 1959 & 1960 Fund in support of faculty enrichment program.” programs. For more information, or to See Class of 1960 entry for a request an invitation if you live outside of picture of sHaron sHapIro, the Southern California Area, contact and her father, Joel sHapIro 50-year Reunion Barbara Ealy ([email protected]), ’60. Director of Special Events. Location and time: TBD 2004 peTer CHesney graduated from Vassar College Phi beta Kap- pa with an award for achievement Visit Prep at www.flintridgeprep.org in european history. He spent the summer working for the Obama

Alumni Homepage alumni.flintridgeprep.org 2004 Check out the alumni webpages for alumni news and profiles, photographs, and a calendar of events. Pictures from past events can be viewed on our Alumni Gallery page (click Alumni > Photo Gallery), or on our facebook page, alumni.flintridgeprep.org/facebook. Class Notes Wanted Submit Class Notes any time to [email protected] or by phone, 818.949.5526. You may also use the online Alumni Information Update form or mail to Jacqueline Epley, Director of Alumni Relations, Flintridge Preparatory School, 4543 Crown Avenue, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, fax 818.790.7406. Email digital images (JPEG or TIF file format, 300 dpi resolution, size 5x7 inches) or send photo prints to Prep’s Office of Alumni Relations. News and photos may be reprinted in Prep- Talk and/or our alumni web pages, depending on image quality and space availability. 27

Campaign raising money by go- reardon speeTzen’s ’99, In Memoriam ing door-to-door in the Pasadena wedding. also in attendance was area and is currently working as a classmate andreW BoGaard. Jess Corral, father of Michelle peTer F. o’BrIen ’80, passed 7th and 9th grade History teacher (See picture page 25.) Corral ’06, and husband of Dora, away March 25, 2008 in Redwood at Prep. JessICa lInden sWIenCK- passed away October 28 from City from broncho-pnemonia. marIKa pIday attended oWsKI graduated from Vassar pancreatic cancer. Michelle was after Prep, Peter attended USC as an undergrad, receiving College this year with a major in able to spend time away from Stanford University, where he her b.a. in british Literature. now neuroscience and behavior and nyU to be with him at home. His received his degree in political she is getting her masters at USC, a minor in Molecular biology. memorial service was held on science. He is survived by his where she is an annenberg Fel- She received both General Hon- Friday, October 31 at San Marino father, Frank, mother, Gwyn, low in Critical Studies at the USC ors and Departmental Honors, Community Church. brothers, Ron and arthur, sisters, School of Cinematic arts. and was selected to be a mem- Carolyn and Rosemary, and BrIan reardon was a ber of Phi beta Kappa as well as douG erBes ’63, passed away nephews, Hayden, Max, ethan, bridesman in his sister, KaTIe Sigma Xi. She was the recipient May 24th, 2008 in Pacifica, aC . and alexander. of the 2008 Phi beta Kappa prize Doug raised Charlois cattle in for Vassar College as well as Whitefish, MT until his family WInIFred WalKer, mother the neuroscience and behavior moved the ranch to California, of Card Walker ‘77, and grand- Departmental Prize. She will be where Doug met his wife, Rusty mother of Dylan Walker ’08 and spending the next year assisting Stansberry. He spent the last 35 Miles ’98 and Marcus ’01 Gaede in the administration of the years raising a family, quarter passed away on September 29. Writing Center at Swarthmore horses, and cattle in Windsor, as She was the wife of former Disney College before going on to well as operating a small fence chairman and CeO Card Walker, pursue a degree in Medicine. business. He is survived by his and was a philanthropist and a KaTIe vane graduated Phi children, Jason and Jolene, and community organizer. She served beta Kappa from Vassar College sisters, Wendy erbes and Denise as Mother’s Club president, and and won an award for achieve- Chandler. also avidly supported Descanso ment in creative writing. She Gardens, Verdugo Hills Hospital, wrote a post-apocalyptic novella JoHn ClayTon FaHs ’58, and Hillside Learning Center. about children as her senior passed away July 12, 2008. John Winnie is survived by sisters, project. attended Stanford University, Caoline Pierce and Joyce bates, and became the President of Cali- three children, and five grand- a FamIlIar 2005 fornia Panel & Veneer Company. children. it’s official! Jordan sHarpe He enjoyed fishing and spending reTurn and HeaTHer CHeTIan time on his boat Sonrisas. He is Taylor WalKer ’03, passed enthusiastically announce their survived by his wife, ella, daugh- away august 25, 2008 in Pasa- Anne Wullschlager ’97 engagement. They will marry ter, Leslie, and sister, Kathleen. dena. a memorial was held at returns to Prep as the June 27, 2009 at the Sharpe Flintridge Prep, which allowed Family Ranch. included in the Director of Publications, Ben davIs massey Jr. ’49, former classmates, friends, and bridal party are alI WolTer, replacing Mel Malmberg, passed away on august 10, 2008 teachers to share their warm saraH WolFe, and Jenny at his home in San Marino. He memories and mourn Taylor’s who remains busy with sInClaIr ’04. attended Occidental College and passing together. He is survived her writing career. Anne then went on the get his MD from by his father, Gary, and mother, attended Colby College 2005 USC. Specializing in Urology, he Suzanne. where she received her eventually opened up a practice Taylor was an accomplished B.A. in English, and is with his father in Pasadena, where student with a deep passion for he remained for many years. He history. in light of this, a Taylor currently finishing an MA enjoyed taking trips to Catalina Walker Memorial Fund has been in literary cultural studies and rowing in his wherry. He is sur- established, which will be used to from UC San Diego. After vived by his wife, Linda, daughter, support financial aid for a student teaching for five years in Sarah, son, ben Massey, iii, and who excels in history. To make 2006 granddaughters, Marie, Camille, a contribution, you may contact San Diego and Pasadena, JoHn mIlInovICH was one eleanor, Clara, and Madeleine, yuki Jimbo, Director of Develop- of 30 students accepted into Anne is happy to recon- and brother, John. ment, at 818.949.5524 or yjimbo@ UCLa’s new architecture Pro- nect with Flintridge, as flintridgeprep.org. gram. “Mr. Oderkirk played a big well as fill a new role in role in helping me get into the a school community. program by giving me invaluable She can be reached at critiques and suggestions that awullschlager@ led me in the right direction.” in addition, John is also pursuing a flintridgeprep.org minor in accounting. alumni.flintridgeprep.org/facebook/

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include prep in your estate plan

Become a founding member of the Lowery Society!

Flintridge Preparatory School established the Doane M. Lowery Society in 2005 to recognize individuals who remember the school in their estate plans or through other deferred giving arrangements.

Named for Flintridge Prep’s founder and first president, the Society perpetuates Lowery’s legacy and commitment to excellence and student development. Individuals who take the step to include Flintridge Prep in their estate plans, and notify the school by June 30, 2009, will be honored as founding members of the Lowery Society.

To make a lasting contribution to Flintridge Prep, please contact Yuki Jimbo, Director of Development, at 818.949.5524 or [email protected].

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EDITORIAL COUNCIL: Peter Bachmann, Headmaster Peter Vaughn, Assistant Headmaster Midge Kimble, Dean of Students Art Stetson, Director of Admissions Yuki Jimbo, Director of Development Jacqueline Epley ’97, Director of Alumni Relations Anne Wullschlager ’97, Director of Publications Tom Fry, Web Manager

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Flintridge Preparatory School offers a rigorous, moral, and intimate learning environment, nurturing in its students the skills, knowledge, values, and inspiration essential to a rewarding college experience, a lifelong embrace of Cover pHoTo education, a devotion to community, and a full The cover photo for this issue of PrepTalk was and responsible life. created as a group project in Mr. Bradley’s advanced photography class. After receiving the quotation and general publication guidelines, students began PrepTalk is printed on paper which brainstorming in search of conceptual and visual includes post consumer fiber. solutions. After consensus was reached, the elements were brought together for a “shoot” that took place during a single class period. The background photo (projected on a screen behind the students) was chosen from Prep’s archives to illustrate the link between inventions (and students) of the past and present. The viewer is left to imagine the future that is being created on the computer screen.

Participating students: Joel Bryant ’09, Maguire Haigh ’09, Gus Herrera ’09, Michael Stanton ’09, JT Treadwell ’09, James Vandeventer ’09, Hannah Warde ’11, Madison Zeller ’09

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Flintridge Preparatory School

The best way to predict the future is to invent it. —Alan Kay

InsIde page 3 Profiles in Excellence page 11 New Faculty Political Strategists Shed Light page 17 Alumni Profile: Mark Gangi ’84 page 18 Alumni News