Mount Snow Academy Annual Benefit 2018

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MOUNT SNOW ACADEMY AND ALL OF YOUR ATHLETES! From your friends at Mount Snow

2 Celebrate with Champions Mount Snow Academy Annual Benefit Saturday, February 17, 2018

This Evening’s Events: 6:30 Silent Auction Opens 7:45 - 8:30 Silent Auction Closing 8:40 Presentation 9:00 Live Auction 9:45 Celebrate!

Thank You to Our Supporters...... 5 MSA Board of Directors...... 9 Letter From Shawn Byron...... 11 Welcome from Our Head of School...... 13 Our Olympians...... 15 About the Academy...... 17 About the Faculty...... 18 Our Faculty...... 20 About the Coaches...... 24 Student Life at MSA...... 26 About the Student Athletes...... 27 2017-2018 Student Athletes...... 28 MSA Candids...... 40 Annual Fund...... 43 Jumpstart Program...... 48 Flashback...... 50 From Mount Snow to the Matterhorn...53

An evening to honor our student athletes, future champions, and the spirit of the Winter Olympics.

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Gold Medalists ($5,000 and up)

Shawn and Laura Byron Robert and Cindy McHugh Harry Byron The McNamara Family The Bush Family Michael and Melissa Messier The Cesaratto Family Mount Snow / Peak Resorts The Coffin Family Mount Snow Ski Club The Cooperstone Family The Rebak Family Roger Crandall Tito’s Handmade Vodka The Deakins Family Marten Van Pelt & Barbara Chace The Croft Family The Wolff Family The Hermitage Club

Silver Medalists ($1,500 - $4,999)

Clifford Bouchard The Ford Family

Jay Fluck The McCann Family Mount Snow Sign Shop The Nadler Family Jim and Lynne Sullivan Joanne Sutton The Wallace Family

Bronze Medalists ($500 - $1,499)

Equipe Sport Nemesis Photo Simone Gladstone Nomad Chefs The Harding Family Arthur Sibley The Johnson Family Karen Proscia The Lemley Family The Severence Family The Leonard Family The Stanton Family Mattera Construction Steven Volk The Ormiston Family

continued... 5 6 Friends of Mount Snow Academy (up to $500) 212 Brewing Company The Nadler Family Against The Grain Opa Kitchen Supplies Anderson Surf Camps Patricia and Paul Oils Arthur Sibley Pickwell’s Barn Bartleby’s Books Pierce Bros Coffee Roasters Berkshire Outfitters Pizzeria La Toscanella Cady & Dugan R. John Wright Dolls, Inc. Chandler’s Four Corners The Randich Family Chapman’s Antiques Ratu’s Comtuck Red Fox Shop Darren & Denise Parent Richard St Jean Derek Baz Redd Scalia’s Dover Forge Restaurant Sidehill Farm Ginger Sterns Southwest Cafe Gili Sticky Fingers Hickok & Boardman Ins. Coop The Grafton Inn Thank you! We Appreciate your Support! High Country Snow Tours The Nutmeg Inn Food Truck Hildene The Westfield Service League Jeannine Moran Ullat Hats of Vermont Jim McGrath Gallery and Studio Valley View Saloon Joe and Ann Koletsky Vermont Bowl Company Kelly Pawlak Vermont Country Dog Killington Pico Vermont Teddy Bear Company Kind Design Village Roost Knot Just Shabby W. B. Mason La Casita W&W Building Supply LineSync Architecture World Class Ski Shop Manchester Wood Craft YETI Michele’s Nail Spa Zoar Adventure Center Mount Snow NatureSpa

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8 Mount Snow Academy Board of Directors 2017-2018

Shawn Byron, Chairman, Westfield, NJ Harry Byron, Wilmington, VT Peter Coffin, Ridgefield, CT Chris Croft, New York City, NY Matt Ferry, Pennington, NJ Jay Fluck, Providence, RI Constance Geoghan, Hampton Bays, NY Robert McHugh, Fairfield, CT Michael Messier, Sherborn, MA Rick Norton, Islip, NY Steven Wolff, Fairfield, CT

9 Congratulations Ashley & Patrick - we are so proud of you both!

Thank you to the MSA staff, teachers, and coaches.

Love, Mom & Dad

10 From Shawn Byron, Board Chairman I wanted to thank everyone for their support of Mount Snow Academy. Your commitment and hard work coupled with a stellar staff has made MSA the success we are today. The goal of MSA has always been to give our students an environment that allows them to explore the boundaries of their snow skills while carrying that commitment and dedication to snow sports over to their classrooms and community. All of this would not be possible without the dedication of the staff and coaches of MSA. They provide valuable inspiration and on-hill examples for the MSA student athletes and the rest of the competition programs.

Over the past few years, I have had the pleasure of watching MSA truly raise the bar for ourselves and our student athletes. We had some very specific goals as we embarked on our expansion strategy in 2015 and have exceeded these goals on all fronts. Our steady growth, refreshed brand, and expanding Jumpstart programs have helped our visibility and allowed us to recruit more effectively. Our record enrollment this year would not have been realized had it not been for the investment we made with the Matterhorn property. With this expansion it is vital that we add expertise to our teaching and coaching staff. We have invited 10 new teachers and 3 new coaches to join our faculty and will continue to add to our staff as the program expands. Our coaches have also developed more robust full-year coaching and camp schedules, and we are anticipating only more interest in the program given the development initiatives at Mount Snow, and the families coming to the valley because of the Hermitage Club.

We are now heading into a new chapter of MSA. Over the past 40 years we have served more than 900 students who sought to develop their on-hill skills while maintaining matriculation with their home schools. Their dedication and desire has produced Olympic athletes, collegiate racers, professional competitors and successful students who have excelled in finance, science, education and the arts. This year alone Mount Snow Academy has three alumni competing in the winter Olympics, which should make it clear to the world that attending MSA is a proven path to success. To continue this success, and to build out the school’s future, we will require support from all of you.

Before I close I would like to extend a special thank you to the Mount Snow Academy Board of Directors. Membership on this board requires expertise in non-profit governance, personal contributions, and fundraising – often many hours of hard work during evenings, weekends and holidays. Your passion for our student athletes and your knowledge has been invaluable.

Thank you again for your generosity as we embark on our new journey. In our evolving efforts, we hope to be able to make you proud and also serve and capture the hearts of new generations of this amazing school in the Deerfield Valley.

Sincerely, Shawn Byron Board Chair 11 MSA 2017-2018

Thanks to Todd, all the Coaches, Teachers, Staff and Board for everything you do for our kids. Rip it Chip!

love, marcie, peter and will

12 From the Head of School

Dear Friends of Mount Snow Academy,

Thank you for joining us to celebrate Mount Snow Academy tonight. As we know, our student athletes have each made the decision to pursue a passion in competitive winter sports. It is in recognition of their spirit and dedication that we are here tonight.

There is also another group who has chosen to commit part of their life’s work to supporting our student athletes’ pursuits. Our teaching faculty and coaches come to work each day with the mindset that they are part of our student athletes’ future. This night is also about thanking and supporting the talented adults of Mount Snow Academy.

Mount Snow Academy’s history in the Valley is long and successful. As we celebrate tonight, three former MSA athletes are in PyeongChang representing themselves and our country in an experience of a lifetime. Kelly, Devin and Caroline each benefited from the athletics, academics and culture of MSA while they were here, and now they are taking their talents to the world’s biggest stage. Please join me in wishing them each the best of luck as they “Go for the Gold!”

In our second year at our new “Matterhorn Campus,” we continue to follow MSA tradition while continuing to seek new ways to provide a limitless athletic experience and a sophisticated academic model based on conversational education. Our recent growth to 45 student athletes is a testament to our exceptional school and growing reputation in the ski and snowboard world.

And, I must also thank the Annual Benefit’s chairperson, Laura Byron. She, along with our countless volunteers, has organized a very special night for the Academy.

As you enjoy this wonderful evening, please be assured that our school community appreciates the support each of you has given to Mount Snow Academy.

Thank you,

Todd Ormiston Head of School

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14 Our Olympians Kelly Clark (MSA ‘97-’01) - Snowboarder: Halfpipe. The 2018 Winter Olympics is her 5th Olympic Games, the most ever by an American woman in the Winter Olympics. •PyeongChang 2018 •Sochi 2014, bronze (Halfpipe) •Vancouver 2010, bronze (Halfpipe) •Torino 2006, 4th (Halfpipe) •Salt Lake 2002, gold (Halfpipe)

Devin Logan (MSA ‘05-’08) - Freeskier: Halfpipe and Slopestyle. The 2018 Winter Olympics is her 2nd Olympic contest. First American woman to compete in both Halfpipe & Slopestyle. •PyeongChang 2018 •Sochi 2014, Silver (Slopestyle)

Caroline Claire (MSA’13-’14) - Freeskier: Slopestyle. Her 1st Olympics! •PyeongChang 2018

Eliza Outtrim (MSA ‘98 - ‘99) - Freeskier: Moguls •Sochi 2014, 6th (Moguls)

15 Griffin, your heart has always been on the mountain. So proud of you for being brave enough to make snowboarding your reality. To all the Skiers and Riders at MSA and beyond, So proud of you Ashley and Patrick! may all your dreams come true. Love, Grandpa Walker Love, Mom, Dad, Sebastian, Caleb & Soren

Alli, we are so proud of your hard work on and off the snow!

A big thank you to all of your coaches, teachers, and staff for making your third year at MSA a terrific one!

Love you. Mom, Dad, and Rossi

16 About the Academy

The Mount Snow Academy community enthusiastically instills in our students the vigor and self-esteem to take risks and the insight to build on their challenges as effectively as their successes.

Each student athlete has a different set of challenges and strengths on the snow. Our personalized coaching programs enable each student athlete to identify the key areas of growth that are needed in order for them to reach their goals, and then provides a bespoke regimen of exercise & progression in order for them to reach those goals. The work they do here—goal setting, managing their time, taking advantage of their own strengths, and working to improve on personal challenges—usually results in a better relationship with themselves as students and athletes, and improved performance.

This drive toward self-reliance is balanced with an environment that values and encourages active cooperation, care, and mutual support among students and staff. MSA teachers and coaches work together to help each student athlete find that delicate balance of a focused academic life and rigorous training and competition expectations.

Our unique and individualized system of instruction challenges students to take ownership of their learning, as they are ultimately responsible for returning to their school and rejoining class without missing a step. This perspective shift often inspires our student athletes to become lifelong learners. Our faculty serve as expert guides into the course material. The conversational education model that we have developed fosters intellectual curiosity and academic rigour: there is no back row in an MSA class. And if extra help is needed, we easily accommodate with additional classes, an alternative approach, and/or supplemental materials.

The preparation that a student athlete receives here significantly impacts their ability to successfully navigate the challenges and risks that they encounter in life after MSA. They learn self-discipline and time management, understand goal setting and goal achievement, and grasp the fine line between self-reliance and cooperation. They are college-ready and prepared for life.

17 About the Faculty

Passionate Intellectuals & Caring Educators

We bring experience, wisdom, and an incredible depth of knowledge to the table. This faculty is driven by passion for their subjects and strives to inspire the same passion in our students, thereby increasing their curiosity about the world. With hundreds of years of collective experience among us, we have diverse backgrounds and interests. Three quarters of us hold one (or more) advanced degrees, and many of us have enjoyed full careers as educators before joining Mount Snow Academy.

We are flexible and consistently meet the challenges of teaching several different curriculums at once, while supplementing with our own resources. Within the structure of the schedule, we thoughtfully create rigorous and personalized lessons, and engage our students in conversation meant to explore topics in depth while simultaneously assessing understanding. Our model of conversational education develops self-confidence, intellectual curiosity, and self- advocacy skills which prepares our students to be ready for college and life beyond.

Our goal is to make the most of every hour for every student athlete. Our students have always re-entered their classroom at home well prepared. Often, they are able to maintain a higher grade and more acute awareness of the subject and their own abilities following their time at the Academy. The MSA student invariably has an academic experience that cannot be duplicated in a multi-student classroom, and we are proud to build and strengthen the intellectual scaffolding that supports our students’ academic success.

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“Hillbilly Elegy” by J.D. Vance gives an eye-opening “How Europe Underdeveloped Africa” by Walter explanation of one slice of American culture. His Rodney. People look at Africa and think of it as a riveting memoir reflects on Appalachia and the backward, poor, and desperate country. But it was experience of poor white working class. not always like that, and some of the world’s great civilizations once prospered here. Why did African “Wolf Kahn’s America” by Wolf Kahn, an artist who society not develop similarly to life on other continents? divides his time between New York City, his farm near Was it something they did, or something that was done Brattleboro, Vermont and frequent travel. He brings to them? the reader into his creative life as he recalls locations he has painted and what he hopes to accomplish in his Actually three related books: Patrick Leigh Fermor’s work. Wolf Kahn is considered one of America’s finest “A Time of Gifts”, “Between River and Forest” and colorists and I admire the energy and radiant color finally, “The Broken Road”. They record his journey harmonies in his landscape paintings. He has lectured on foot, aged 18 to 20, between the Hook of Holland often at the Brattleboro Art Museum and it has been to Constantinople during 1933 through 1935. They a rare opportunity over the years to hear him share record a civilization now gone. He was intensely insights of his artistic journey. interested in all the individuals, nationalities and groups he met along the way. He was more than a travel One of the books I really enjoyed recently is “One writer. In a few cases, he recorded groups (such as the Thousand White Women,” a fictional story about Central European Jews) on the eve of their destruction. American women who were paid to marry Cheyenne Through him we experience what has come before. Indian men during the 1800’s, when America was expanding west. I loved it because it took place in one I have been rereading some of the books that have of my favorite periods of history that involved pioneers been on my shelf for a long time. One book I pulled and Native Americans. I just love the American west. down and have been working through is a “History of Science Fiction Anthology” featuring short stories from I (re-) read most recently, “Me Talk Pretty One Day”, the 1930s through the late 1970s, I am enjoying how because it’s funny! the subject has evolved over time.

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“The Invention of Nature: Alexander Humboldt’s New It is a toss up whether “Ishmael” or “Stand” is my World,” by Andrea Wulf. A well-written biography of an favorite book as they are both so fantastic in the way under-appreciated, seminal figure in natural history. they deal with life situations. I am currently re-reading “Stand.” “Smear” by Sheryll Atkisson. Great description of the origins and history of modern day denigrating of The most exciting book I have read this year so far is opponents instead of deconstructing their arguments. “Origin,” by Dan Brown, mostly taking place at the wonderful Guggenheim Art Museum in northwestern “Understanding Trump” by Newt Gingrich. Explains Spain. It is all about famous archetypal visionary works exactly who Trump is, where he came from and his of art and of the world of artificial intelligence. personality and demeanor. I’m reading the new Isabel Allende novel “In the Midst It’s basically a competition between a baseball umpire of Winter.” I love all her books -- my favorite is “Island mechanics manual and a soccer rule book. Both are Beneath the Sea.” good because they help me refine myself and become better at my job, but baseball is better so it wins.

Dara Wier’s “In the Still of the Night” - the best book of poetry from 2017.

19 Our Faculty

Allen, Tamara VBA Social Media, Dover, VT Eldridge-Taylor, Janet PR Course BCC Boston, MA School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA B.S. Marketing, SNH University, Manchester, NH Continuing Ed Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA Behringer, Michael Continuing Ed New York University, New York, NY M.A. (Art Education), University of Massachusetts, Courses toward a PhD in Math and Physics Amherst, MA M.S. Lehigh University, Economics B.F.A. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA B.A. Lehigh University, Arts/Engineering Franks, Debbie Betts, LV M.A. Liberal Studies, Skidmore College, Saratoga Master of Arts in Teaching, School for International Springs, NY Training, Brattleboro VT B.A. Literature, Bennington College, VT B.A., Vermont College, VT Visual Communications, Herron School of Art, IN Goldstein, Janet B.A., Psychology, Lyndon State College, VT Boerem, Patricia Mediation Certificate, Woodbury College, M.Ed. in Secondary English, College of William & Montpelier, VT Mary, VA B.A. in English and Psychology, University of Golet, Geraldine Rochester, NY 30+ hours advanced coursework in education, TOEFL certificate, University of Pennsylvania, PA science, and administration B.S. Elementary Education, Springfield College, Cisse, Mamadou Springfield, MA M.A.T., Teaching for Social Justice with Mathematics, Marlboro College Graduate School, VT Greene, Stephen B.A. Mathematics, Keene State College, NH Master of Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA A.A., Liberal Arts, Community College of Vermont, M.S. Environmental Science, Antioch New England Brattleboro, VT Graduate School Doctor of Chiropractic, University of Pasadena, CA Cofiell, Brennan B.A. Fine Arts, California Institute of the Arts, M.A. Teaching for Social Justice, Marlboro College, Valencia, CA VT California State Bar, Member Joudry, Hugh J.D. California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA Ph.D. Program in Analysis of Complex Variables B.A. Criminal Justice & Spanish Language/Literature, (Topology), State University of New York at Buffalo, George Washington University Graduate Teaching Fellowship B.A. Mathematics major, Physics minor, State Coles, Belle University of New York at Buffalo M.S. Education, Canisius College, Buffalo, New York B.S. Science Education, State University of New York B.A. Education, Loretto Heights College, Denver at Buffalo Colorado. University Without Walls Program Academic Grant for Sculpting at Johnson Atelier

DeMaria, Amanda B.A. and Secondary School English Teaching Certificate

20 Karol, Gail Razee, Jennifer Masters in Education, Cambridge University, A.B.D. English, University of Florida Springfield, MA M.F.A. Creative Writing (Poetry), University of Florida B.A. History and Education, Westfield State College, MA BA in British and American Literature, New College A.A. History, Holyoke Community College, MA (Sarasota, Florida)

Kluge, Meg Rice, Barbara Graduate study in Higher Education Policy, University M.S. Keene State College of Massachusetts at Amherst B.A. Social Relations, Windham College, M.A. Lesley University, Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate study in Anthropology and Geography, Schrauf, Ian University of Texas at Austin M.S. Resources Management and Conservation, B.A. History, Bates College, ME Antioch University New England B.S. Environmental Studies, SUNY College of Klump, Jason Environmental Science and Forestry, NY B.S. with distinction, Economics, University of A.A.S. Ecology and Environmental Technology, Paul Wisconsin Smith’s College, NY

Knight, Alex Stillman, Crystal B.A. Literature and Writing, Union Institute and M.A. French, Middlebury College, VT and Paris, France University B.A. French, cum laude, Mount Holyoke College, MA

Landis, Michael Stone, Roberta M.A. Great Books, St. Johns College, Annapolis, MD M.Ed University of Bridgeport B.A. English, University of Massachusetts at Boston B.S. Education, SUNY, New Paltz, NY

Ogorzalek, John Strattner, Luella M.S., Environmental Studies - Conservation Biology, M.T.S. South Asian Religious Traditions, Harvard Antioch University New England, Keene, NH Divinity School, Cambridge, MA B.S., Business, minor mathematics, Worcester B.A. Religion, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA Sullivan, Lynne Paquin, Ethan Graduate study, University of Massachusetts at M.F.A. Creative Writing/Poetry, University of Amherst Massachusetts at Amherst, MA B.A. English, Regis College, Weston, MA B.A. English/Writing, Plymouth State College, NH Teaford, John Pastorelle, Cass B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1983 B.A. Spanish Language and Literature and Environmental Science, Tufts University, Somerville, MA Weisbrich, Alfred M.S., Aeronautical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Pokras, Ned Institute Ph.D., Geological Sciences, Columbia University, New M.S., Management/Business Administration, Rensselaer York, NY Polytechnic Institute M.Phil., Geological Sciences, Columbia University, NY Professional Engineer (PE) certification M.S., Geology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY B.S., Aeronautical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic B.S., Geology, Bates College, Lewiston, ME Institute

Pouliot, Ian Williams, Eesha Hallmark Institute of Photography, Turners Falls, MA M.A. History, University of Massachusetts, Amherst B.A. Community Studies, University of California, Santa Pratt, Sandy Cruz 44+ Graduate Credits in Chemistry Adjunct Chemistry Professor, UCONN, CT B.A. Chemistry, Clark University, Worcester, MA 21

Jess, you have come Madeline & Benjamin, a long way baby!

We love you and are so proud of you We are so proud! both! Love, Love, Mom & Dad Dad, Mom & Sonny

Hailey,

We are blessed to have you, love you dearly, and are so very proud of you. Enjoy your time at MSA.

Love, Mom and Dad

22 The Leonard Boys Do what you love...love what you do.

All our love, Mommy & Daddy

23 About the Coaches

Dave Gregory, Alpine Program Director Dave Gregory is a year round ski coach with more than 35 years of experience. Dave has served on various committees in USSA/East including the Development Committee and the Alpine Coaches Council. Dave was named the 2005 NH Alpine Coach of the Year and he led the Mt Washington Valley Ski Team to the 2012 USSA Alpine Club of the Year award. He is the former Program Director of the Mt Washington Valley Ski Team. Former Head Women’s Alpine Coach, Dartmouth College. Former Program Director, Holderness School. Former Assistant Head Coach SDSA Coronet Peak, New Zealand. USCSA and PSIA certified.

Eric Wallace, U19 Coach Eric enjoyed a successful race career as an elite FIS skier in the Rocky/Central Region and started his coaching career at Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club in the early 90’s. After thirteen years coaching in Aspen, a move to Oregon gave Eric a chance to work with the Mt. Hood Meadows program before moving East. Once in Maine, Eric spent 4 years coaching U-16/19s at Gould Academy, then two years working with U-16/19s at Carabassett Valley Academy. Most recently, Eric was the Assistant Coach at Bates College. Eric joins Shawn Smith in working with our U-16/19 Program.

Mamie Phalan, Director of Alpine Recruitment, Head U14 Coach Mamie started her ski racing career at Wildcat Mountain before competing with Dave Gregory on the Mount Washington Valley Ski Team. While pursuing a Business Degree at Nichols College, she began coaching on weekends for the Cranmore Ski Team, working primarily with U-14s. After realizing that working with aspiring athletes in the outdoors was her true calling, Mamie left the corporate world and began coaching full time at Cranmore. Mamie’s primary responsibility is overseeing our U-14 program, with help from Dave Gregory, Alpine Program Director. Mamie also leads our alpine student athlete recruitment program.

Shawn Smith, Head U16/19/FIS Coach Shawn Smith has been a member of the PPSC staff since 1985. Shawn’s experience also includes: Head Alpine U-16 Coach for Mount Washington Valley Ski Team 2010-2016. Director of Resort Services, Stevens Pass Resort, WA August, 2002-2010. Director of Ski/Snowboard Education, Racing and Events, Copper Mountain, CO. Director of Training, Copper Mountain, CO. Professional Ski Instructors of America: National Alpine Demonstration Team, Assistant alpine team coach, Alpine team coach, Staff member of PSIA National Academies. Shawn has been an Associate/Guest Coach for the U.S. Ski Team and is a USSA Level 400 certified coach.

24 Tommy Burke, Head Snowboard Coach Tommy started coaching snowboarding at Mount Snow in 2002. He has worked with all levels of riders from instructing first timers to coaching athletes through their Slopestyle runs at the US Open. Tommy helped build an elite program at Mount Snow, and he also oversaw multiple programs as the head snowboard coach, including at Sierra-at- Tahoe. He also has experience as a private coach and as a coach for the weekend programs at Mount Snow. Tommy joined MSA in 2014. He currently holds the following accreditations: Level II AASI certification, Level 300 USASA coach, and Level A judge.

Anthony Corbo, Snowboard Coach Anthony started instructing at Mount Snow in 2006 at Mtn. Riders. In 2008, he started coaching for the Mount Snow Comp Team on the weekends while continuing to teach snowboarding at Mtn. Riders. During this time also started competing. In 2012, he started working at Woodward Copper where he continued to coach snowboarding. During this time, he also gained valuable knowledge of trampolines and air awareness at Woodward’s training facility. Since 2014 he has been sponsored by Rossignol Snowboards. Level I AASI Certification and Level 200 USASA coach.

Robby Sullivan, Head Freeski Coach Robby came to the MSA family with a lifetime of competitive experience, and has spent over a decade as a competitive coach. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the freeski program having worked with athletes of all levels from beginner level free skiers to World Cup level athletes, including professional media based athletes. He strives to produce one of the most competitive free ski programs in the country and looks forward to continuing to follow his passion developing young athletic talent here at Mount Snow Academy. Level 300 USASA Freeski coach, Level 200 Aerial coach, bag jump certified.

Liam Downey, Freeski Coach Liam went to Bates College, living out west intermittently during matriculation while pursuing a career as professional skier. After 10 years skiing in front of the camera with Level 1 Productions, he began writing for Freeskier Magazine and was promoted to Senior Writer in 2012. As a member of the professional ski community, he has coached a number of Olympians and X-Games champions; it is this passion for coaching that brings him back to Mount Snow where his ski career began fifteen years ago. Level 100 USASA Freeski coach.

25 Student Life at MSA Fun - Focused - Full

Picture this: it is still dark out, and your phone alarm is ringing. Then another one goes off. Your roommate is planning on getting up too. You pull on exercise clothes, and sleepily make your way to the gym. 10 minutes later and you are sweating, laughing, and fully awake, blood coursing through your body. You race your friends to the breakfast nook, where a steaming hot pile of eggs and bacon and pancakes await your grumbling tummy. Showers and perhaps some last minute test prep come next before a morning full of class. You didn’t know a 45 minute class could race by so quickly. Lunch is quick and delicious; sandwiches or leftovers from last night’s dinner. Then gear up and load up the vans to head to the hill for hours of on-snow training. You work on the goals you’ve set for yourself, seeing improvement each week. Then back inside for video review with your coaches and the whole team, where you can clearly see that technique that is giving you trouble. Your coach points out an alternative approach; something clicks in your head. You can’t wait to try it out tomorrow. On to dinner (so good!), then study hall, where you power through your homework so you can have some down time before bed. Lights out comes too soon, but your body is ready for a rest. As your eyes close, you exhale a sigh of gratitude - yes, this is your life and it is awesome!

Boarding at MSA is both fun and challenging. Students are expected to act as contributing members of the community. The Director of Student Life works with students to create a safe, comfortable atmosphere where students feel cared for and at the same time learn self sufficiency in a group living environment. There are cookie nights, Thursday evening programming, chores, and strictly enforced study hall on school nights. After studying, the students often hang out in the Great Room or in the lower level where they can play ping pong or watch movies on a big screen. Lights out is at 10:30.

The Great Room is the center of student life. Here a wood stove surrounded by sofas is watched over by the giant camel, Humphrey. This comfortable, rustic room is representative of the atmosphere at MSA: cozy yet active. Students, teachers and coaches are either hanging out or passing through on their way to meals, classes and training sessions. Once a week we clear out the furniture, sweep the floor, and roll out yoga mats for an hour of yogic stretching and decompression.

Our athletic programs take full advantage of the new gym space, holding dryland training sessions almost daily and the residents frequently enjoy early morning workout sessions. Everyone enjoys the jib hill, whether they are perfecting tricks or just hanging out, watching the action. 26 Each Tuesday, we gather as a full school community (students, faculty, coaches and staff), to share gratitude (our Thank You box is always open), stories of success and disappointment on the competition course, general updates, and words of wisdom and inspiration for the week from our Head of School or other invited speaker.

Our professional chefs, Brandon Ruble and Chris Fratkin of NOMAD Chefs Catering, create seasonally inspired, nutrient dense meals that are as delicious as they are beautiful, and designed to help the student athletes perform at their best. The whole school comes together on Mondays for lunch, and our residential students enjoy specially prepared dinners each evening.

MSA emphasizes a comprehensive lifestyle conducive to personal, intellectual, and athletic growth. If you are up to the challenge of counting yourself among serious student athletes who love what they do— MSA could be your home too.

About the Student Athletes

Passionate. Dedicated. Confident. Successful.

MSA student athletes are unique. They’ve dared to follow their passion and fully immerse themselves in the world of competitive winter sports. They are goal oriented, constantly striving to improve their time or perfect their rotation as they fly down slope, all the while engaging in rigorous academics with intellectually passionate instructors. They are confident, and become even more so over the course of the season at MSA, with staff continually providing opportunities for this vital skill to be honed. They are successful - setting, achieving, and often surpassing their personal athletic and academic goals season after season.

Their success follows them off the hill, where many of our alumni have gone on to pursue careers in the Arts, Finance, Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics, and the snowsports industry - including 4 Olympians.

27 2017-2018 Student Athletes Henry Harding (6) Griffin Mandino (7) Alpine Ski Racer Snowboarder Fairfield, CT Ocoee, FL

This is my first year at MSA, and so far it This is my first year at MSA and also my has been a good year. first year trying the features in Carintha on Mount Snow. Everybody on my new I have been skiing since I was five, but snowboard team has inspired me to this is my first year racing. My skiing has already improved move on from just plain old riding my snowboard. I’ve with the help of my coaches: Mamie and Dave. been snowboarding for six years when I found out about MSA. MSA has helps me athletically and academically. When I am back home I like to play golf, basketball, and My confidence has grown every day. I get a one-on-one tennis. I have one brother and three sisters. Their names learning experience with my teachers. That I didn’t get in are: Caroline, Griffin, Kate, and Meg. my school in Florida, If one kid interrupted, the whole class but have to stop for this one kids interruption. Also, Florida My main goal for skiing is to make it to states. My main is all flat land and here, there are mountains. This school goal for school is to keep up with my school back home. takes advantage of that.

I can’t wait for the rest of the season! Everyone in this school is a great person, you would never find someone in MSA that is trying to bully someone else because the teachers and coaches would stop before it even happens. My goal this year is to try everything. I love MSA.

Carolyn Marlin (7) David McNamara (7) Alpine Ski Racer Alpine Ski Racer Chappaqua, NY Chatham, NJ I am really serious about racing and Mount Snow Academy seemed like In the fall and spring I go to a school called the perfect fit for me. Last year as a Chatham Middle School. I started skiing second year U12, I started the Jumpstart when I was three years old at a small program for Mount Snow Academy. I mountain in Massachusetts called Jiminy was really nervous about starting this Peak. This is my first month at MSA, and I am an alpine program where I knew no one. I’m glad I did it, because skier. This year I started out with the Jumpstart Program, since I’ve started Mount Snow Academy my racing has which was a really big factor in my decision to attend MSA improved so much. The coaches are amazing and they full-time, because the coaches helped me be a better ski always critique your run and tell each kid what they could racer. I really like it here at MSA because I get to ski six work on personally. I love racing regularly, it’s only been a days a week. Being taught individually really helps my week and I’ve learned so much. academics, because there are no other people in class to I met my current roomates Megan and Kristen in the distract me. I especially like my science and English classes. Jumpstart program, and we had the best time together. This When I’m not skiing, the sports I play are lacrosse, golf, year I decided to try it for the month of January, and so far it and soccer. is the best experience I’ve ever had. The one- on-one teaching is really great because you learn all the things you are supposed to be learning back home and the teacher is focused on just teaching you. My academic goals are to do great at Bell Middle School when I return. My racing goals for this year are to make it to States and excel at it. I am excited to see where Mount Snow Academy will take me. 28 Elaina Krusiewski (7) Patrick Byron (8) Freeskier Alpine Ski Racer West Dover, VT Westfield, NJ

This is my first year at In the Fall and Spring, I attend Roosevelt MSA. I’m a freeskier and have been Intermediate School, where I enjoy playing skiing since I was 16 months old. I lacrosse and competitive golf. However, started skiing park when I was three and my real passion is skiing! This is my second competing when I was four in Grommet Jams. Being from year at MSA, and I am part of the alpine program. I did the West Dover, Vermont, I grew up at Mount Snow. Skiing is Jumpstart Program two years ago, and it was so much my favorite thing of all time. When I’m not skiing, I like to fun, that I started MSA full time. I was born in Japan, hang out with my friends and family, build jumps in my moved to London when I was two, then moved to New backyard, draw, play soccer, and train on my trampoline. Jersey when I was four. Through that journey, my Dad introduced skiing to me. Just like me, my dad when he I decided to come to MSA because my goal is to go to the was younger came here to MSA and encouraged me to Olympics, and I think it’s a good possibility with coaches go. I feel that MSA has helped me flourish in academics Robby and Liam. as well as my skiing. I am ahead in most of my subject because of the one-on-one teaching, which is very beneficial. I look forward to making a strong finish to the ski season with the help of my great coaches, Mamie and Dave.

Sierra Claudio (8) Greg Coghlan (8) Media School + Snowboarder Snowboarder Fairfield, CT New Paltz, NY This is my first year at MSA. I have had a condo about three minutes away from Mount Snow since I was three years old, I started snowboarding 3 years ago, which has made me familiar with skiing and the first mountain I ever rode was and snowboarding for a while. I started Mountain Creek, NJ. This is when my snowboarding when I was six years little brother, who came to MSA and made me interested old, and it has been my biggest passion. I came to MSA in coming here, left me to ride by myself! because I knew that I wanted to do something more with snowboarding. I enjoy MSA, because it is such a This is my first year at MSA, where I am filming for the great opportunity for me to turn my biggest passion into freeskiers and snowboarders. I’ve always liked sports a competitive sport. My greatest goal for this season is to photography, and I want to learn how to take photos that merely place in any competition. Ever since I was little, I make people feel like they are in that moment. always wanted to compete at a high level. When I was young, I would snowboard on the main mountain and Three goals I want to achieve at MSA are to learn more not so much the park -although I thought the park was so about the camera, what angles are better to use than cool. I never really knew how to get started with the park others, and to learn about the art of filming in general. I’ll because the giant rails always looked intimidating. Then be watching figure skating, which I used to do when I was one season, I found out about the grommet jam, which little, as well as snowboarding during this year’s Winter is for kids twelve and under with park features --but with Olympics! easy rails and boxes. As a result, I competed in there and loved the park, which leads me here today. Off the snow, I love to learn more about snowboarding. I also hang out with my friends, play basketball, play backyard football, draw, fish, and I love to play guitar. 29 Joe Cuesta (8) Olivia Deakins (8) Freeskier Alpine Ski Racer West Chester, PA Dobbs Ferry, NY I had been ski racing for four years at the I’m 14 years old and have been Hermitage, and I decided to come here skiing since I was 3 years old. I started to take skiing to the next level. Last year I freeskiing when I was 11 and started attended MSA for two weeks, and I had a competing when I was 12. I have ton of fun. So this year I am participating competed at USASA nationals twice for two months. So far, I love it at Mount and I’m looking forward to going back. The first year Snow Academy! The one-on-one teaching is very helpful, wasn’t so good and I came in 52nd but still had a great and I’m far ahead in my classes at home. It’s much easier experience. The second time I got 25th and I hope to to learn things when it’s just you and your teacher. The place higher because of my increased time on the slopes coaches Mamie, Dave, and Shawn are also very helpful. at MSA. Having the time to be able to ski six days a week They always push us as hard as we can go, and that’s and not just on weekends has helped me work on my what makes us better. Being able to ski six days a week tricks, especially my switch 720, Rodeo 720 and 900, and also makes a big difference. I’ve learned how to go faster. both way forward spins. I also feel that the one-on-one This year I hope to make it to the Can-Am competition. academics program helps because you can’t get off task I’ve also learned a ton of responsibility. I have to make my with any work and you can’t get away with doing no own lunch, do my own laundry, and make sure all my work. The goals I hope to reach in life are going to a good homework is done for class. Other than skiing, I like to play college and qualifying for Rev Tour. When I am not skiing lacrosse and golf. I play tournaments for the PGA Junior I love to play Airsoft, go skateboarding, and hang out my league. So far my experience and MSA has been great, and friends. I live with my mom, dad, twin sister, and my Golden I hope to come back next year! Retriever/Collie mix.

Annabelle Graziano(8) Jillian Pastore (8) Alpine Ski Racer Alpine Ski Racer Cohasset, MA Ridgefield, CT This is my first year here. Besides racing, My home school is Thayer Academy. I I play soccer in the spring and fall. As it is have been skiing since I was three years my first year, I didn’t know what to expect old and racing since I was nine years old. completely. I was pretty close to most of I have been doing the weekend program at Hermitage the racers that already attended the school, for the past four years and this year I started to do the so fortunately, having people to rely on was no problem. Jumpstart Program at MSA. I decided to do a month here I went to Mt. Hood, Oregon, over the summer with the so I could be on snow more and be able to continue my Peak Performance program along with coaches Shawn academics. When I heard about MSA I was very interested and Dave. I think that this was a great way to be able to in the fact that I could ski six days a week and have one- get to know the coaches before the ski season. Speaking of on-one teaching. This season I want to improve on my coaches, the new u14 coach, Mamie, is amazing. She is very confidence on the hill, get my feet out from under me helpful, and I’m happy to have her as a coach. Living at MSA is a great way to learn independence and while skiing a course, and qualify for the U14 Can-Ams. responsibility, such as doing jobs around the Matterhorn, taking care of your skis, or staying in shape. With the brand new gym, staying in shape is a much more achievable goal. Living at MSA offers a great way to grow new friendships with other athletes in the building. At MSA, everyone is rooting for you, in your schoolwork, skiing, friendships, etc. It is definitely a great opportunity to be enrolled in this school. I wouldn’t take back my decision to come to MSA. I am already seeing improvement in my skiing in comparison to last year. I am very grateful to my parents for giving me this opportunity to work hard on the hill and off the hill. 30 Nicholas Randich (8) Hailey Rebak (8) Snowboarder Alpine Ski Racer Bangor, PA Franklin Lakes, NJ I just started my second year at MSA. I am My name is Nicholas Randich. I was an alpine racer and am 13 years old. I have born in New York City, but moved to two brothers, a dog, and my mom and Pennsylvania when I was 11 because dad. Back home I go to a school called my family loves the outdoors. I fell in Franklin Avenue Middle School. I have love with snowboarding as soon as I started. Two years many friends back home and it was sad, later I joined the Freeriders team at Blue Mountain and at first, to leave them behind. Yet now I have many friends realized that in order to learn the big tricks, you need to from last year and new friends this year and it feels like my spend as much time on snow as possible. I miss my home second home. Other than skiing, I play tennis, volleyball, mountain, but I spend my summers working there at and paddle. the adventure camp. I am really excited about being at I took an interest in skiing a few years ago, though I have MSA because I am spending so much time on snow, and been skiing since I was 3. I thought it would be a good working with Tommy and Cro who are amazing coaches. idea to try MSA because I would get to ski six days a week. In just the short the time I’ve been here, I have already Before last year, I had been skiing for a while on the progressed so much! I also love the friends I’ve made at Hermitage team on the weekends but I came here because MSA and how everyone supports each other to meet their I knew that I would get more time on the snow. Also, here goals. Finally, I’m hyped about learning film! This year at MSA, I get one-on-one instruction on and off the hill and will be the first of many great years at MSA. that is a huge help academically and ski wise. Every Tuesday and Thursday we do dry-land training and on Wednesdays we do yoga. All this exercise helps a lot when getting your body in shape for skiing. The coaches are helpful when we practice giving back important advice. For example, when we train on a course we say our name into a radio at the top of the run and they report back stating what we need to work on during our run. These little things help me improve so much and help me become a better skiing. I enjoy coming to MSA and am looking forward to an amazing season. Tyson Schroeder (8) Jessica Stanton (8) Freeskier Alpine Ski Racer Falmouth, ME Concord, NH

I am attending Mount Snow Academy I live with my mother, father and brother. for a month to try it out. It’s super fun I learned how to ski when I was four at so far, and wonderful to have one- Ragged Mt. I started racing when I was on-one with teachers. I am in the ten. amazingly exciting freeskiing program, and I learn new This is my very first year here at Mount Snow Academy. tricks every day! Carinthia is nice, and when I’m at home I am fortunate to be bunked with three of the most in Maine, I usually ski at Sugarloaf. Maine is also nice, awesome girls ever. I am improving on my skiing every day but I definitely enjoy Vermont significantly more. I was with the help of all the coaches and getting stronger by the born in San Francisco and moved across the country to week thanks to the new gym. I love school here at Mount Freeport, ME, eventually settling into a charming, little Snow because I get to really understand the information, house in Falmouth, ME. I have my sister, parents, dog, and I think all my teachers are awesome! I can’t wait for the and my grandma! Since I am half black, I really wanted to rest the year, and I dread the day I have to leave. push the sport to a new level on our side, which skiers like Noah Wallace and Reed Lewis are doing. I’m super stoked When I’m not skiing or in school, I compete in Track and to be here, and I can’t imagine leaving! Field, I also love to draw and read in my free time. I run Cross Country in the fall, and horseback ride in the Spring, Fall, and Summer. I will continue racing and plan to go far with it. I hope to go to a private high school, not too far away from home. I am so lucky to being attending such an awesome school that provides me with opportunities that I would not be able to get anywhere else. The community is so friendly and welcoming. I am so excited to have come to MSA! 31 Kristen Yi (8) Meghan Yi (8) Alpine Ski Racer Alpine Ski Racer Tenafly, NJ Tenafly, NJ I love to ski race. Last year I was a second year U12, doing Jumpstart and coached I also have a twin sister named Kristen by Brian Wycoff. Last year there were and I am a first year U-14. I started only six U12s, three girls and three boys. racing when I was eight years old at the My twin Megan, and my friend, Carolyn Mount Snow Training Center. Then, as a were the three girls. Megan and I stuck second year u-12 I started the jumpstart program at MSA. with each other for the first week. The second week Brian Even though this is my first year being a student at the pressured us to talk to Carolyn, and I’m glad he did! After 2 Academy, everyone is so welcoming and happy to answer awkward weeks of talking to each other we started to get any questions I have. As a U-12 in the jumpstart program, closer, until finally it wasn’t awkward anymore. we trained hard every Friday and weekend, whether it was This year we are full-time students. It is so much fun and we gates, freeskiing or even video review. Now as a full time get extra training and more time with the coaches. Also, U-14, you are out on the hill six days a week with school there are fewer kids than on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, either before or after training on the weekdays. Yes, it’s so the coaches give us more feedback to work on. The main tiring, and yes, it requires hard work, but it’s worth all of reason why we started full-time was because we would get it in the end. Oh, and here’s a plus, it’s fun! But, when it’s more training in and we knew it would be a fun experience. time to work the teachers couldn’t be better and the cooks School is not a problem because we get one-on-one tutoring. and Amanda keep us up and running with their amazing In a bigger class you feel more self conscious about the food. I hope that I can improve further than I already have questions you ask. With one-on-one tutoring you get more and continue to learn, grow, and have fun. attention. The chef’s food and Amanda’s cookies are great! Being a full-time student has made me more independent and mature. Everybody has a chore. For example, one of my chores was PM nook. I would put away the dishes and take a wipe and clean the tables. That taught me to be tougher. Over all being a full-time student is so much fun! I will definitely be a full-time student next year! Maddie Cho (9) Justin Lueders (8) Alpine Ski Racer Freeskier Tenafly, NJ Stamford, CT I have been skiing since I was very little, and when I was 9 years old my friend I have been skiing park for about 4 years. introduced me to alpine ski racing. For This year i want to be able to compete in many years I skied with Mount Snow the USSA National Championship. I want Training Center; two years ago I decided to make it to the Rev Tour by next year. to become more serious about racing. For the past two Mount Snow Academy has changed my skiing a lot and I years I’ve been part of the Jumpstart Program, where I have progressed so much. I have learned tricks I would of skied on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, which I really never thought I’ve done such as Dub 1080 and a Switch enjoyed. This is my first year attending Mount Snow Bio 1080. I also enjoy playing basketball and football. Academy full time. I’ve always loved skiing, and when I found out I would be doing this program I was so excited. Having the opportunity to ski six days a week is awesome. All my coaches are constantly giving me helpful tips. Their feedback really helps me improve my skiing. Although I am very focused on improving my skiing, I am also working hard in my academics. The private instruction is very helpful and efficient, and I’m ahead in many of my classes. Mount Snow Academy has already taught me so much. This is my first time living away from my parents for this long, so I have learned how to be more responsible and independent. Switching between being on and off the slopes has given me a better sense of time management. I’m very excited to be here and I know that Mount Snow Academy is going to be a great experience for me. 32 Erin McHugh (9) Julia McNamara (9) Alpine Ski Racer Alpine Ski Racer Fairfield, CT Chatham, NJ

This is my second year at Mount Snow This is my second year at Mount Snow Academy and my 4th year racing. Academy. I have been skiing since I was Previously I skied for the training center four, and then got into racing. After for 2 years, the next year for the jumpstart training only two days a week at Mount program, and last year full time at MSA. I chose to re-attend Snow Training Center I realized I wanted to take the Mount Snow Academy this year because the academics and opportunity to ski more, I was so excited. The coaching one-to-one teaching have helped my understanding in each is very impressive because each coach gives you specific of the subjects and allowed me to learn at a faster pace than feedback and helps you work on skills that will benefit at home. The coaches have guided me to bring my skiing to your skiing. My skiing has significantly improved and I the next level so that I understand my capabilities and have am now much more confident when I ski. In school, I am a positive mindset rather than negative. Skiing everyday ahead in most of my classes, which is great because when and focusing on academics allows me to improve my time I get back I will hopefully know the material. The teachers management skills. My time at MSA has taught me other personalize the class to help fit your learning style. One- responsibilities, such as doing my own laundry and cleaning on- one tutoring makes it easier to understand the topics my room so it looks presentable to those visiting the school. because you can go at a pace that works for you. Mount On the academic side, my goal is to achieve the academic Snow Academy has taught me moreabout independence podium both quarters. As for skiing, my goals are to qualify and responsibility. All of my friends here are so supportive for Eastern finals and improve my strength to enable initial andalways make me smile. When I am not skiing, you can attack. My interests outside of skiing include Irish dance, find me playing lacrosse, or field hockey. I absolutely love cross country running, tennis, sailing competitively, and traveling, and I enjoy cooking too. I also appreciate the traveling the U.S and outside of the country with my family time I spend with my family and friends. My goals this year and friends. are to “reach” less in slalom, and work on my “line” in GS, I am confident the coaches will help me make this possible.

Alli Messier (9) Chase Ormiston (9) Alpine Ski Racer Alpine Ski Racer Sherborn, MA West Dover, VT I have been skiing since I was two years old, starting at Stratton where I lived until I have been skiing since I was two. I have I was four. Then I moved to Sunday River, always loved being in Vermont and being Maine. After six years in Maine, an amazing out on the hill whether it was for training opportunity to move out to Sun Valley, Idaho or just free skiing with my friends and was offered and my family jumped at the family. When I am not in Vermont, I am either playing tennis chance to live somewhere new and exciting. After two years of or lacrosse for either my school or club team. living out there, we moved back to our homeground, Vermont. This is my third year at Mount Snow Academy and I’m really This is my second year attending Mount Snow Academy, enjoying it. Last year, we got two new coaches, Shawn and Dave. and I would not trade a single moment here for anything. This year, Eric came to coach the older kids, while Mamie came Every day I can see my improvements in training and classes. to coach the younger kids. Having a girl coach is really nice and Mount Snow Academy has given me to the ability to keep up makes it easier to talk to her and figure out what may have gone with my school curriculum at home while training six days a wrong in a run. All of these coaches have really been helping me with my skiing and they have made me feel more confident with week. my performance. This season has been going pretty well and

Also, the ability to train at two different mountains gives I am looking forward to more great skiing from myself and my teammates. This year, I am trying to make it to the Eastern Finals. us a unique opportunity that most Academies don’t get to I also just want to feel satisfied with how I skied and to prepare experience. After skiing on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we lift in myself for next year. Ski racing is such a mental sport and I think the new gym which is quite beneficial when we get out on a that Mount Snow Academy has surrounded me with people who course. are supportive.

Although the primary purpose of MSA is for skiing and On the academic side, I love the one-to-one classes. I learn a lot academics, Mount Snow Academy has a community unlike better without any other distractions. The classes here really feel any other. It makes us push each other to be our best while more personalized. We can work a lot faster and focus on aspects being each other’s second family at the same time. of the subject that interest me. This school is really beneficial to my skiing, as well as to my academics. 33 Adam Pilon (9) Pierre Verville (9) Snowboarder Media School + Freeskier Farmington, CT Bath, ME

I just started here at MSA as a freestyle I just started skiing in February of 2017 snowboarder and for the next month, but I already know that I want to pursue a I have been given the opportunity to career in videography or photography that excel in academics and as an athlete. I revolves around skiing. I am at MSA so I am able to ski six am in ninth grade and I live in Farmington, CT with my days a week alongside the other freeskiers. This is such a mom, dad, and my sister who is now in college. Besides dream come true because without MSA, I might be only snowboarding, I play soccer and track. MSA is the perfect skiing two or three times a month. I am currently working school for me because I’ve always wanted a place where on using a GoPro with a gimbal as a follow camera to I can do what I love every day, while still meeting all my the freeskiers. I also film and shoot photos of my peers for academic expectations. I believe that my time at MSA will fun. I hope that my time at Mount Snow Academy not be the most productive month of my year because I will only develops me as an athlete, but also as a filmer and be able to train every day as an athlete and go to class as photographer. Skiing is fun and part of having fun is the a student and still have to complete homework and have photography - when you get a good shot, it’s exciting. I free time with friends. My two favorite parts of MSA are see this as a way to have a career in two things I love. I the training time and the freedom. Coach Tommy is one couldn’t ask for better coaches to get me there than Robby of the best coaches I’ve ever had and has allowed me to Sullivan and Liam Downey. learn more on two half day weekdays than I would on a full weekend at another mountain. Snowboarding is my favorite sport and the only sport that I love and commit myself to every day, and that is why MSA is the best school I’ve ever been to.

Ashley Bryon (10) Charles (Chip) Coffin (10) Alpine Ski Racer Alpine Ski Racer Westfield, NJ Ridgefield, CT This is my second year at Mount Snow Academy. I started to ski when I was This is my third year as a full-time MSA two years old and my parents took me Student. Ever since I started going to out on the slopes of Mt. Arai, Japan. I Mount Snow Academy, I have enjoyed have been in love with the sport ever every second of it. I also love having the since. I have been ski racing for six years great opportunities to travel the world and go to places like and I am super excited to have the opportunity to attend New Zealand! My teachers are fantastic and make learning Mount Snow Academy. When I found out I was going to fun. Having one-on-one classes is truly exceptional for my MSA, I knew I would have to work hard on and off the academic inclination. As for my skiing, it has improved hill. Being able to ski six days of the week is amazing! With immensely having Dave, Eric, and Shawn as my coaches. the help of my ski coaches, Shawn, Dave, Eric and Mamie, Not only are they a great help on the snow, they are also I have been able to improve my skiing a lot this year. My fun to be around. The new campus is great, and I think favorite discipline is Slalom, and my goal for this season Amanda does a great job as house mom. When I’m off the is to make it to Easterns. Off the slopes I have benefited hill I enjoy playing soccer and going fishing. Overall MSA tremendously from all my classes being one-to-one. All my has been a great learning experience for both my skiing teachers are very dedicated and help me keep on track and my academic abilities. with the curriculum from home. Even though the learning environment is very different from my home school, I have adapted well at MSA. One goal I have this year is to continue achieving the academic podium. I especially like the Tuesday morning meetings, because I see all the athletes and learn how everyone performed during the week. Outside of ski racing I enjoy running cross country on my school team, water skiing, and golfing. My experience at MSA has been unbelievable, and I hope to continue here throughout high school. 34 John Peck (10) Nicole Van Pelt (10) Freeskier Alpine Ski Racer Avon, NY Wilton, CT

My family hosted a foreign exchange Hey! This is my third year at Mount Snow student from Mexico last year and Academy. It is also my third year of ski because of that I am taking a trip to racing. I have been skiing since I could Mexico over the summer. Also we are walk. I was very excited to start my ski- hosting a foreign exchange student racing career here. This season I want to be able to focus from the Netherlands this year. The students have taught more on improving my ski-racing abilities to become the me many phrases in Spanish and Dutch which have been best skier I can be. I have been able to improve my skiing very helpful when talking to their parents. a lot because I get to train six days a week. In addition, I had the opportunity to go out west for the third time when In the free skiing aspect of my life I’ve only been skiing we went to Colorado in November. Since I’ve arrived at since I was in sixth grade. I have progressed more this MSA, I have earned better grades than I did when I left my year than I would have in the entire year at my home. The home school. The one to one atmosphere allows me to team trip to Colorado was my first time there, and I was so focus more on my school work. I have been able to make glad I was with my team. Also, the one-on-one education new friends during my time here, and I have the best time at Mount Snow Academy has helped me a large amount living at the academy with my second family. Although with my grades and learning ability because you can go I don’t get the opportunity to see my parents every day faster on subjects that you really know and take your time like some other kids do, living at the academy has made and other parts of the subject that you don’t know as me more independent in all aspects of my life. Everyone well. Finally, the atmosphere at Mount Snow Academy is at the academy makes me feel safe, and I am grateful to amazing because everyone is trying to do the same thing have them living with me. I want to become the best skier/ and supporting each other. student I can possibly be, and MSA can help me achieve that.

Jack Armbruster (11) Jonathan Claudio (11) Snowboarder Snowboarder West Dover, VT New Paltz, NY

I was born in Brooklyn, New York. My I started snowboarding when I was 8 family and I moved to West Dover, years old because my cousins started Vermont in July of 2015 so I could get and I wanted to be just like them. So, a better chance at snowboarding. I I started doing everything they did go to Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, Vermont including snowboarding. This is my second year at MSA. and I am a junior. The classes are a lot smaller, and this I think it is one of the best places to be because I have school has enabled me to take cinematography, which the opportunity to ride every day and to keep up with my has become a huge passion of mine. During the winter, school work. I like the one-on-one teaching set up because the academics at MSA fit my learning style because of the all of my MSA teachers have a strong awareness of what one-to-one aspect, so I can never slack off. My academic I am doing and how I’m progressing. That does not ever goals include finishing each class with a B or above. happen in large classes. The coaching is awesome and Moving to Vermont and coming to MSA has improved my helps me be more consistent with riding. snowboarding exponentially. The snowboard coaches at MSA are great; Cro and Tommy are some of the nicest and most talented people I’ve ever met. The coaches, combined with the increased time on snow, have helped me pursue my goal of qualifying for Rev tour. When I’m not snowboarding, I like to skateboard and film with my friends.

35 Zach Ferry (11) Nick Ford (11) Freeskier Freeskier Pennington, NJ Southampton, NY

Skiing has been a huge part of my Hello people! The Hamptons aren’t life ever since I stepped foot in snow exactly considered the hub for skiing, so at two years old. From that moment having the opportunity to head up to on, I spent my school days and weeks Mount Snow Academy for my third year waiting for it to be Friday so my family has been a dream come true. and I could drive up to Mount Snow, and I could ski again and be the happiest kid on the planet. In about 8th grade This is my sixth year freestyle skiing, and my passion to I decided to come to MSA, where I knew I could take my thrive has been fulfilled through MSA. I was first intrigued skiing to an entirely new level. It’s my third year here, and to come here because of the great reputation of Carinthia I’ve no doubt that this is the only way I want to spend my Parks. In addition, with the help of knowledgeable high school years. coaches, I found progression to be inevitable. I also Under the phenomenal coaching of Robby and Liam, I realize the importance of receiving a good education and have reached levels of freeskiing I couldn’t fathom for balancing it with my skiing, and I am able to succeed with myself before I came here. As I continue to achieve my the support of great teachers. aspirations on snow, I could not be happier with my ability to do so off snow as well. Being a student who In the off season, I like to get in the water as much as has ADD, the educational setup here has allowed me to possible. Southampton is one of the premiere spots for thrive exponentially. I love to experience new cultures and surfing, so I try to head out whenever the waves are good. people, which MSA has allowed me to do; for example, on trips: using my French in Canada or meeting someone MSA has been a great experience for me. The academy new right over in Maine. MSA has made my high school has brought me together with some similar minded experience so far the most incredible time of my life, and people, which allowed me to make some great friends. I look forward to continuing that trend throughout the The memories I have made at MSA are plentiful and rest of my MSA career. Skiing six days a week is tough unforgettable, and I can only thank my parents, teachers, but amazing; it takes perseverance and commitment, but coaches and staff for making it happen! there’s nothing like it. It’s your job, and the most amazing job you could ask for. Nolan Granville (11) Ian Johnson (11) Snowboarder Freeskier Harvard, MA Harwich, MA

I was born in San Mateo, CA (Tom This is my third year at MSA. I have learned Brady’s hometown). When I was 5 years so much in the past three years from my old I moved to the east coast to a small coaches and from my time here. I have had town called Harvard, MA. I stopped many new experiences and have travelled doing snowsports when I was 5, when I was learning so many places. I have been skiing since is was eighteen how to ski, but 3 years ago I picked up snowboarding. months old and have loved every second of it. In the past My brothers both snowboarded so I figured I’d use one of three years I have learned more in skiing than I have in the their old snowboards in my backyard. I hand-made a small rest of my time skiing combined. My experiences here at rail there and slowly taught myself how to turn and not MSA have allowed me to grow as a person and mature so have to fall to stop myself. Now that I’m at MSA with two much. great coaches, I would like to learn how to get spinning on some bigger jumps.

36 Andrew Kieffer (11) Andie Ormiston (11) Freeskier Alpine Ski Racer Suffield, CT Wilton, NH

This is my second year at Mount Snow Year round, I live in Wilton, NH with my Academy. Last year I came to MSA to parents, my cat, Lulu, and my dog, Ed. This pursue my passion for freestyle skiing is my first year at Mount Snow Academy, and along the way met some of the best and I am an alpine ski racer. Prior to friends I have ever met. The academy has benefited my racing at Mount Snow Academy, I used to ski at Pats Peak, in performance athletically and academically, which is why Henniker, New Hampshire. I’ve grown up skiing and playing I came back this year. Skiing six days a week makes you soccer, and really love sports in general. But due to multiple progress like crazy, and the one on one teaching helps the injuries in the past few years, I haven’t been able to improve instructors customize your learning, so that you can get my skiing skills as much as I would have liked. I decided to the best academic results possible. Last year, when I came come to MSA because my cousins go here and I’ve wanted back to my old school from MSA, I was ahead in all my to start focusing more on skiing for quite some time now. classes, which made the transition back very smooth. This I’m so happy to be here and I love MSA’s balance between year in skiing I hope to qualify for both USASA and USSA academics and sports. A big difference between my home nationals, and do well in those competitions, which MSA school and MSA is that in classes I am the only student, so all will help me achieve. of my teachers are tutors in each subject, and I get to really learn all the materials I’m being taught. Since being at Mount Snow, I’ve definitely learned how to be more independent. I’ve also learned that how hard you work is really up to you, based on academic and athletic goals. Since coming back from an injury, I’ve had the ability to slow down my skiing process and start focusing on my technique. This has allowed me to be exposed to different books and resources surrounding how people succeed in sports and in school. All of my coaches and teachers are very supportive and flexible to the demands of school and skiing, and I look forward to working with them for the rest of the season.

Maddox Ormiston (12) Alpine Ski Racer Maddox & Chase - West Dover, VT So proud of you.

I have been at Mount Snow Academy ABFTTB! for most of my high school years and sadly this is my last. I have been ski racing for eleven years, and the amount of individual competition and progress has helped me develop the whole time. This sport has allowed me to become proficient in life skills like time management, confidence, discipline, and grit, to name a few. I love the thrill of flying down a mountain with no one but the wind and snow to keep me company as I race the clock. MSA allows me to experience the personal side of the sport while also having a great team dynamic. I enjoy the ability to go from school to the mountain with a big, fun group of kids and learn in both the indoor and outdoor classrooms. Recently, I have been getting better results in my races and feeling better about my skiing. My coaches Eric, Dave and Shawn have been helping me on and off the hill, perfecting my tactics and making me stronger in dryland. I will be attending St. Lawrence University next year and one of my goals for the season is to make it to the team. I have already Love you, been seeing improvements in my skiing and hope to keep Mommy & Daddy making steady progress for the rest of my time here. 37 Dana Peck (12) Paige Petrell (12) Snowboarder Alpine Ski Racer Avon, NY Syracuse, NY I’m an alpine skier for Toggenburg Mountain. I have been snowboarding since This is my first year at MSA, and I’m very excited I was in 6th grade, and I have to spend two months here, the longest term I’ve been snowboarding in the terrain done for a ski academy. Since seventh grade I’ve park since I was in 8th grade. My been all over the place for camps and winter home mountain is a very small terms and from Freshman year to my junior mountain, called Bristol Mountain, and it does not year I would go to Colorado for a week to two weeks. Though I have a very good terrain park, or a snowboarding haven’t been at Mount Snow that long I already like it much more team of any sort. This is my first year at MSA, and than a Winter Term I did elsewhere. For schooling, the program so far it has helped improve my snowboarding setup here, with the one-on-one teaching, is MUCH more helpful, immensely. Having a coach has helped me learn and I also feel not as overwhelmed with work as I have in recent how to do many new tricks, and how to do things camps. The coaching here as well is a giant step up. I feel like I am I hadn’t been doing the proper way. I also feel as obtaining a great amount of attention towards what I personally though I am learning much more here because need to work on. The amount of skiing we get at MSA, which is six of the one-on-one teaching. Overall, I have loved days a week, will be very helpful for me to really be able to work my experience at MSA so far, and I cannot wait to on my skills and gate training. Another thing that really excites me continue snowboarding this year, and for as long as is the workout room here. This gives me more of an opportunity to I can in the future. workout off the hill. My goals for the season would be to lower my FIS points and improve my technique overall. Being a senior I am looking at colleges where I can ski. Right now, my top choice would be the University of New Hampshire, in Durham, but I’m debating doing a post grad program. Being here at MSA I can already tell will help me get closer to and maybe even achieve the goals I have for myself.

Congratulations Henry! We are all so proud of you! Keep up the great work!

Love, Mom, Dad, Caroline, Kate, Meg, and Griffin 38 Anna Lee - The years are flying and so are you! We are so proud of all you do! Thank you MSA coaches and staff for all you’ve done to make this year a huge success! Love, Mom and Dad

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For almost half a century, we’ve offered a unique experience for over 900 elite, competitive student athletes: one-on-one academic instruction and support throughout the competition season, paired with exceptional coaching with low athlete:coach ratios. Graduates of Mount Snow Academy have gone on be successful, contributing professionals in the worlds of finance, the arts, education, and in the winter sports industry (to name a few). Many of our graduates have also gone on to compete at the collegiate, national, and Olympic levels. With three alumni competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics, it is clear to the world that Mount Snow Academy is a proven path to global success.

This year, we welcomed a record 44 student athletes into our classrooms and onto the hill. Combined with our Jumpstart programs, 71 student athletes represent Mount Snow Academy at competitions across the Northeast. Our coaches have developed a robust full-year coaching & camp schedule that is cultivating interest in our program. Given the development initiatives at Mount Snow, and expanding partnership with the Hermitage Club for training, our recruitment opportunities are extending far beyond our region.

Join our efforts to build the best winter ski academy in the country by contributing to our Annual Fund today. The Annual Fund is vital. Your gift will enable our student athletes to realize their potential and will support the dedicated work of our exceptional coaches and teachers.

Contributions to our Annual Fund are earmarked to support need-based financial aid and to provide resources for optimizing the educational and athletic experience of our students.

Given our growing academic community, we want to ensure that our coaches and teachers have the tools and technology to provide a world class educational experience. We are currently building out a locker room and video review room for the Alpine team in the third floor of the Training Center. This past summer we completed critical upgrades to the former Matterhorn Inn, our new home, including a gym facility, science lab, and classroom upgrades. We plan to continue the work of converting an inn into a school through a lower level renovation, resulting in more classroom and administrative office space, a proper science lab, and a centralized location for the coaches to offer office hours.

Of course, our plans for access to and optimization of our program is possible only through committed community members such as yourself.

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Logan,

Ski like the wind!

We love you, l y s a - w e r o p u d f

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I am too positive to be doubtful, too optimistic to be fearful and too determined to be defeated!

Keep up the hard work, Olivia! Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew, Julia and Emmaline

44 Ryan, we are so proud of you! Keep up the hard work and doing what you love! Love, Mom, Dad and Gabriella

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From the Magic Carpet to training gates and skiing fast!

Steven, we are so very proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Sean and Lauren

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These athletes make us proud 46 Congratulations to all the MSA Athletes! From the Kurzer Family

Molly, Train hard, race fast, have fun!!!

We are very proud of you. Congratulations, Greg! Your hard work and determination Love, are an inspiration to all. Love, Daddy, Mommy, Molly, Penny and Snickers Mom, Dad and Charley 47 Jumpstart The Mount Snow Academy Jumpstart Program is a three day per week program designed to provide the “next step” before moving on to the full time Academy program. This year, we have ten U12s who train three days per week at The Hermitage Club and Mount Snow with Coach Brian Wyckoff. U14s join our Academy student athletes and Coach Mamie Phalen. The program is focused on daily improvement for each athlete in their freeskiing, gate training and race day preparation. Video review, tactical sessions and tuning clinics are weekly occurrences after training.

Mount Snow Academy Teachers provide tutoring for an hour and a half on Friday afternoons for Jumpstart athletes. A new offering this year, we have had robust attendance in this optional program and not only are the Jumpstarters getting their homework done, they are also having fun. We meet wherever the U12s are training that day, which has been mostly at the Mount Snow Ski Club/Training Center. We also have space reserved at the Hermitage Club, and we’ve met at Mount Snow Academy on a few occasions when training has ended early due to the weather.

Also new this year we are offering Jumpstart Programs for Freeski and Snowboard. We have a handful of younger, talented athletes joining our MSA teams on the weekends and at competitions. Their exuberance and love of the sport is infectious and inspiring for everyone involved. We look forward to welcoming more Jumpstarters into these programs next year!

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52 From Mount Snow to the Matterhorn

Mount Snow Ski Foundation was founded in 1972. Back then home was a 24 x 24 building, and a collection of rented houses. Students took all their classes at Wilmington high school and trained half days at Mount Snow.

In 1980, Mount Snow Academy (MSA) was created when interest for an individualized academic attention warranted investment in a dedicated and specialized faculty. The educational model we currently follow was conceived of at this time, and has served us well for almost 40 years; pairing educators with students based on their expertise, experience, and educational background in order to match as closely as possible their students’ schools’ curricula.

In 1994, Freeskiing coaches were added to the staff, and in 1995 Snowboard coaches were brought on, capitalizing on the rapidly growing popularity of these ‘new’ sports. The following year, the Academy House, fondly known as the A House, was purchased for student housing. Each room held up to 4 students (tight quarters!), and together with the dedicated house parents, MSA student athletes lived together like a large, extended family. The house parents sustained the very active lifestyle of these young student athletes, cooking breakfast, driving to doctor visits, and helping with homework; tirelessly working to ensure an incredible experience for the passionate skiers and snowboarders they shared their lives with for 5 months each year. With the dorm at the base of Mount Snow, and academic classes held in the Training Center/ Mount Snow Ski Club, Mount Snow Academy boasted as the only on-mountain ski academy in the East. Between sneaking out for a few runs in between classes, and the vibrant mountain base, the stoke was high and maintained so throughout the season.

That stoke remains high in our new home, the Matterhorn Inn, purchased in 2016. A fitting name, as the Matterhorn is an iconic emblem of the Alps, which are renowned for alpine skiing. Located in the heart of the Deerfield Valley, our new Mount Snow Academy campus has the space to continue growing into the best winter term academy in the country. With plans to build a state of the art exercise facility and renovate underutilized space in the Matterhorn, the vision for our future is clear. From our humble beginnings at the base of Mount Snow, we aim to become as iconic as the Matterhorn. 53 Mount Snow Academy Annual Benefit 2018

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