Salisbury MAGAZINE

SPRING 2012 Board of Trustees

Richard Bell P’08 John G. Brim ’64 Lisa Callahan P’04,’08, ’09 Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.) John W. Childs ’59 (Hon.) Robert J. Feeney ’83, P’12 Richard D. Field ’59 Vice Chairman James W. Gerard ’79 Ashley Harrington P’13 Adelaide H. Harris P’07 Anne Harris Thomas M. Joyce P’13 Charles Lynch ’86 Eric Macy P’13 Helen S. Maher P’01 Herbert A. May III ’83, P’12 Franklin Montross IV P’10, ’12 Mark T. Mulvoy ’92 Ex-officio Devin Price ’98 Richard E. Riegel III ’84 T. Williams Roberts ’83 Thomas D. Rutherfoord, Jr. Amanda D. Rutledge P’80, ’84 ONE WEEKEND J. Wood Rutter ’98 (Hon.) William H. Schweitzer P’04 Ex-officio ...... Lee B. Spencer P’09 THREE CELEBRATIONS Michael S. Sylvester ’59, P’85 Chairman The mission of Salisbury School James P. Townsend P’10 is to educate young men by inspiring in each Edward C.A. Wachtmeister ’67, P’95, ’98 student an enthusiasm for learning and the self- Vice Chairman confidence needed for intellectual, spiritual, physical and moral development. The close partnership of student and teacher encourages each young Emeriti man to take pride in his own education and to Dr. Richard S. Childs, Jr. ’63 make responsible decisions for his future. With Barron G. Collier II ’70 established expectations for performance and H. Crosby Foster II ’57 behavior, Salisbury School promotes service to Eddie Kulukundis OBE ’50 others, trust and honesty, religious faith, and respect J. Richard Munro P’88, ’90 for ethnic, cultural, gender and learning differences. J. Anton Schiffenhaus ’48 The School’s spirit of community fosters long- Jeffrey P. Walker P’71 lasting ties of friendship, healthy competition and Rev. Edwin M. Ward enjoyment of life. Salisbury strives to graduate Anthony C. Woodruff ’01 (Hon.), P’89 young men ready to meet the challenges of college and adulthood with an appreciation of their responsibilities in the world community. For information or to register visit: www.salisburyschool.org/for-the-boys SPRING 2012 SALISBURY MAGAZINE

Headmaster Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.)

Editor Danielle D. Sinclair

Designer Julie Hammill, Hammill Design

Writers and Contributors Susan Auchincloss, Dutch Barhydt, Chisholm Chandler ’11 (Hon.), John LaPerch, Jeff Lewis P’12, Duke Sailing was added as a varsity sport in the spring of 2008. Sailors and oarsmen alike are excited Mulvoy ’92, Geoffrey Rossano, Procter Smith, Nattalie Will, Bobby for the dedication of the Curtis Boathouse on May 11, 2012, one of the many events held during Wynne, Julie Zahn “For the Boys” Weekend. Cover Photo by Joseph Meehan Copy Editor Julie Morrow

Young at Heart 12 Alumni Spotlight: Class Notes Coordinator Find out about Salisbury’s oldest alumnus. Dr. Stephen Townes ’70 43 Tulika Verma This alum trailblazes new, deep space Class Notes Editors Parents Weekend 19 technologies for Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Ralph Menconi Parents, students and faculty members a part of the NASA program. Julie Zahn gather together to celebrate the boys. Director of Development Treasures of the Past 45 Dutch Barhydt For the Daily Lives The rich history of the School can be of Boys on the Hilltop 24 uncovered in the archives. The Salisbury Magazine is produced by the Office of How the Annual Fund makes a difference Communications for alumni, “For The Boys.” parents and friends of the School. Departments: Letters and comments are welcome. Please send inquiries Crimson Knights Claim First Around the Quad 3 and comments to: Director of New England Class A Alumni Association News 11 Communications, Salisbury Basketball Championship 30 Salisbury Stories 15 School, 251 Canaan Road, Congratulations to the Varsity Crimson Knight Athletics 32 Salisbury, CT 06068, e-mail to [email protected], or Basketball Team! Gatherings 40 telephone 860-435-5791. Class Notes 46 Fall Classic Golf Tournament 38 Hilltop History 59 Salisbury School 251 Canaan Road This new event raised over $100,000 in Salisbury, CT 06068 generous support of student scholarship. 860-435-5700 www.salisburyschool.org

Salisbury School admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnicity to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students at the School. Salisbury School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, or ethnicity in the administration of its educational, admission, scholarship and loan, or athletic policies and other school administered programs. I Headmaster’s Message J

“For The Boys” Weekend Coming Home

There is something very special about returning to a place we once called home. Whether a few months or many, many years have passed, familiar faces and places remain amazingly familiar. The opportunity to re- connect with earlier times is both rare and invigorating. How often can we share stories undimmed by the passage of time--ones that generate spirited remembrance and shared laughter? “For The Boys” Weekend offers a unique opportunity for the entire Salisbury family--classmates, teammates, alumni, parents, past and pres- ent, grandparents and friends. So many of you will come to the Hilltop to celebrate the School as well as one another. Throughout the weekend of May 11-13, we will honor Salisbury boys from all generations. Our Web site and your invitation outline the planned events. This weekend is a reunion for ALL classes, enabling graduates to renew friendships with schoolmates as well as mentors. The timing is distinctive. We are hosting our spring reunion with school in session for the first time. All who gather can observe classes, watch games and join special events such as our alumni lecture series. Saturday’s Gala Dinner will highlight the boys and their passion for the School. You do not want to miss this memorable evening. Throughout the weekend we will celebrate the boys and men of Salisbury as well as details of our “For The Boys” Campaign. Please plan to join the Salisbury family in May. The boys, Tracy, and I hope you will set aside this time to come back to the Hilltop. We are eager to welcome you home.

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String Quartet Amazes Audience at Billingsley Lecture

Salisbury School was pleased to host Brooklyn Rider as the featured player of the 2012 Billingsley Lecture Series on Thursday, February 9. U“The group treated “I would have to say it was one of the most inspiring shows to which I have ever been. the School to musical Not only was the musicianship outstanding, it was obvious that these men loved every note they played. Their passion spilled into the souls of the audience, and that is what music is excellence.” about,” noted Chris Hussey ’12. “The group treated the School to musical excellence. The performance was both grip- Peter McEachern, ping and inspiring, and took us on a thrilling ride,” commented Peter McEachern, Chair of the music department chair of the Music Department.

About the Artists The adventurous, genre-defying string quartet Brooklyn Rider com- bines a wildly eclectic repertoire with a gripping performance style that is attracting legions of fans and draw- ing critical acclaim from classical, world and rock critics. NPR credits Brooklyn Rider with “recreating the 300-year-old form of string quartet The Billingsley family with Chisholm and Tracy Chandler and the members of Brooklyn Rider. as a vital and creative 21st-century ensemble.” The musicians play in venues as varied as Joe’s Pub and Alice Tully Hall in New York City, Todai-ji The Walter Brown Billingsley ’82 Memorial Lecture Series Temple in Japan, Library of Congress, San Francisco Jazz and the South By The Walter Brown Billingsley ’82 Memorial Lecture Series was established in 1988 to Southwest Festival. Through creative honor the memory of Salisbury alumnus Walter Billingsley ’82, who died in an automo- programming and global collabora- bile accident. Its purpose is to expose the school community to a wide range of inspira- tions, Brooklyn Rider illuminates tional speakers. Previous presenters include Pulitzer Prize winners Doris Kearns Good- music for its audiences in ways that win, Anna Quindlen and David Halberstam, scientist Dr. Robert Ballard, Poet Laureate are “stunningly imaginative” (Lucid Billy Collins and educator and coach Joe Ehrmann. Culture).

For more about Brooklyn Rider, visit: www.opus3artists.com

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2011-2012 Dramatic Productions Receive Rave Reviews

Congratulations to the casts and crews of this year’s Dramatic Society productions, “One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest” and “Romeo and Juliet.”

A Battle of Wills: “One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest” The Salisbury School Dramatic Society presented Dale Wasserman’s “One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest” as its fall 2011 production. The play was set in the men’s ward of a mental hospital and focused on the tense-but-frequently-comical conflict between McMurphy and Nurse Ratched for the hearts and minds of the patients on the ward. The Salisbury production featured Chris Hussey ’12 in the role of McMurphy with Rebekah Purdy as Nurse Ratched. Both actors appeared together previously in Dramatic Society productions of “Death of a Salesman” (November 2010) and the musical “Dirty Rot- ten Scoundrels” (February 2011). Other principals in the cast included Tyler Fisher ’13 as Chief Bromden; Chris Truini ’12 as Billy Bibbit; Don Reed ’13 as Harding; Dylan Brodie ’12 as Scanlon; Roger Mittnacht ’12 as Cheswick; Yeskendir Kazhmuratov ’13 as Martini; Diego Kleckner ’12 as Dr. Spivey; KJ Johnson ’12 as Aide Warren; Eric Ruangsakul ’12 as Aide Williams; Alex Cole ’13 as Turkle; Amelia Bell as Nurse Flinn; Clara Ziegler as Candy Starr; and Keila Zipkin as Sandy. The cast was rounded out by medical staff and long-term patients played by Theo Elmore ’15; Jake Harrington ’13; Brooks Robinson ’13; Arnaud Cluzel ’12; Frankie Craft ’12; Chad Goldberg ’12; and Shelby Macchi.

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The production crew was headed by Yeon Sang Jung ’12. Lawrence and Gwenn Curtis (daughter of English Instructor Nico Falla ’12 led the technical crew. Sang Woo Chung ’15 and Dick Curtis) as the nurse. Colin May ’15 were the sound directors. Kyung Duk Yoon ’13 The production crew was headed by Yeon Sang Jung ’12. was the stage manager and played the role of Ruckley. Nico Falla ’12 headed the technical crew. Zacchariah Wooten ’13 was the stage manager. A Tale of Young Lovers: “Romeo and Juliet” For both “One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest” and “Romeo and In February 2012, the Dramatic Society gave three won- Juliet,” Learning Center Instructor Laura Smith served as as- derful performances of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and sistant director and was in charge of wardrobe and set design. Juliet.” Perhaps Shakespeare’s best-known play, “Romeo and Head of the English Department Procter Smith directed the Juliet” is the story of two teenagers who fall in love despite a two productions of the 2011-2012 year. long-standing and violent feud between their two families. The cast of “Romeo and Juliet” was led by Clark Lambo ’13 To view and purchase photos from each of these in the role of Romeo and Amelia Bell in the role of Juliet. Clark performances, visit Salisbury’s photo gallery at made his Salisbury debut while Amelia had appeared previously http://salisburyschool.smugmug.com. as Scout in 2009’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” and as Nurse Flinn in this past fall’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” The supporting cast included stage veterans Shawahl Abdur-Rahman ’14 as Abram; Dylan Brodie ’12 as Benvolio; Hiu Pang Choi ’13 The Apothecary; Arnaud Cluzel ’12 of as Lord Capulet; Theo Elmore ’15 as Gregory; Yeskendir Kazhmuratov ’13 as Count Paris; Donald Reed ’13 as Prince Escalus; Eric Ruangsakul ’12 Mercutio; and Kyung Duk Yoon ’13 as Sampson. Making their first Seifert Theatre appearances were Trent Carpenter ’15 as Lord Montague; Robert Marchesi ’15 as John; and Sadiq Olanrewaju ’13 as Tybalt. The cast also boasted a number of local students who have previously made their mark in Seifert productions: Shyla Gregory, Amanda Kitik and Shelby Macchi as The Cho- rus; Rebekah Purdy as Lady Capulet; Clara Ziegler as Lady Montague; and Keila Zipkin as The Servant. All attend Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Rounding out the cast were History Instructor Connor Compton as Friar

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Board Of Trustees Welcomes New Members

Salisbury School thanks the following members of the Salisbury community for joining and serving on the Board of Trustees:

G. Anne Harris Milliken Thomas D. Rutherfoord, Jr. P’08 Owner, G. Anne Harris Interiors Chairman, Rutherfoord Gwendoline Anne Harris Milliken, a native Tom Rutherfoord began his career with of Salisbury, CT, spent her professional career Rutherfoord, a Marsh and McLennan agency as an interior designer, eventually owning LLC company, in 1971, soon moving to her own firm, G. Anne Harris Interiors. Her Washington, D.C. to manage the company’s career began as a political appointee with Alexandria office. In 1986, he succeeded his Senator James Buckley in Washington, D.C. father as president and aligned the com- Anne then moved on to interior design, serving as an ap- pany for future growth. In the early 1990s, he transitioned prentice with Mario Buatta until she founded her own firm. the firm to an ESOP company, and formed Rutherfoord She has also been involved with several non-profit organiza- International to provide unique insurance services for clients tions, including Women’s Support Services and the Millbrook worldwide. He was named chairman and chief executive of- Garden Club. She is a regular volunteer at Saint John’s Church ficer in 1998, continuing his focus on strategy and business and Noble Horizons. Anne has a long association with development. He is a member of the Chief Executive Orga- Salisbury School beginning with her father’s teaching in the nization and the World Presidents Organization and is active 1950s and service as a board member for many years. Both her with various civic and cultural groups. Tom and his wife Jean parents were very active with the School. Her dedication to are the parents of Thomas ’08. the successful continuation of the Salisbury School commu- nity is apparent in both her leadership and personal support of James P. Townsend P’10 Salisbury’s mission. Anne is married to Seth Milliken. Chief Executive Officer, Townsend Energy Services, LLC

Thomas M. Joyce P’13 Jim Townsend is the CEO of Townsend Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Energy Services, LLC. The company is Knight Capital Group, Inc. a fourth generation family-held energy Thomas M. Joyce, chairman and chief distribution business which markets heat- executive officer of Knight Capital, has over ing oil, LP gas, natural gas and electricity 30 years of experience in the financial ser- to residential and commercial customers vices industry. Tom has been chairman of the in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. Addition- board of the company since December 2004 ally, the company operates a significant HVAC service and and has served as a director since October installation division. Jim has been chairman of the National 2002. He has been CEO of the company since May 2002. Oil Heat Research Alliance based in Washington, D.C., From December 2001 to May 2002, Tom was the global chairman of the Oil Heat Committee of The Petroleum head of trading at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Prior to that, Marketers Association of America in Virginia and president Tom held a variety of leadership roles in the global institu- of the New England Fuel Institute. In 1997, Jim led a group tional equity business during his 15 years at Merrill Lynch that formed MGA insurance operations in Las Vegas and & Co., where his last position was head of global equity Sacramento, both of which were sold in 2008. Jim remains e-commerce from 1999 through 2001. He is a member of active in the insurance industry today as the current chair- the boards of Special Olympics Connecticut, the Ronald man of the board of Energi Holdings, a Massachusetts-based McDonald House of New York City and the Alfred E. Smith insurance company. Jim received a B.A. in Business Man- Foundation. Tom received an A.B. in Economics from agement/Finance from Providence College. He and his wife Harvard College. He resides in Darien, CT, with his wife Carol live in Beverly Farms, MA, and are the parents of sons

Lisa and their three children. Their son Ryan is a member of Brookes ’10 and CJ. Salisbury’s Class of 2013.

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College Office Shares Wonderful News

The early results are in! The College Office reports that nearly 80% of the students who applied through the early application process (early decision, early action and rolling) have gained admittance. See below the colleges and universities that Salisbury boys will be attending next year. Also, please look for our fall magazine for the complete matriculation list for the Class of 2012.

Allegheny College Lawrence University Texas Christian University (2) American University Loyola Marymount University The Catholic University of America Amherst College Loyola University (MD) (2) Trinity University Bucknell University Lynn University University of Connecticut (2) Butler University Marist College University of Denver (4) Carnegie Mellon University Miami University (OH) (2) University of Illinois (2) Connecticut College Newbury College University of Mississippi Drew University Northeastern University University of New Hampshire Duke University Ohio Wesleyan University University of North Carolina Eckerd College Pace University University of Pennsylvania Emory University Pennsylvania State University University of Richmond Endicott College Quinnipiac University (3) University of San Diego Fairfield University Roanoke College University of South Carolina Furman University Roger Williams University University of Vermont (2) George Mason University St. Joseph’s University Villanova University George Washington University Salisbury University Washington College (2) Georgia Institute of Technology Savannah College of Art and Design Wesleyan University High Point University (3) Sewanee: The University of the South Western New England University Hobart Colleges (3) Southern Methodist University Wheaton College (MA) (3) James Madison University St. Lawrence University Williams College Johns Hopkins University Stetson University (2) Wittenberg University (2) Lake Forest College Syracuse University

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The Third Form Celebrates The Odyssey

For the ninth consecutive year, students in the Third Form celebrated the end of the winter tri- mester with an “Odyssey Day” on March 1, 2012. The boys had spent January and February studying the Robert Fagles translation of Homer’s famous tale, “The Odyssey.” As the culmination of their study, they presented declamations of passages. Students were evaluated by the members of the English Department as well as instructors from other disciplines. Boys were graded for their work along the way (the process), the final product and their presentation (to their classmates) on Odyssey Day itself, in lieu of a final trimester exam. After the declamations were complete, the class enjoyed a most delectable Greek dinner provided by the School’s food service.

To view video taken at the 2012 Odyssey Day, visit H YouTube and search for SarumKnights (one word).

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Residential Life Program Update

On Friday, February 17, Salisbury School welcomed Dr. Michael Fowlin back to the Hilltop. Dr. Fowlin has an un- dergraduate degree in psychology from Evangel University in Springfield, MO, and in the fall of 2001 he attained a doctor- ate degree in clinical psychology from Rutgers University. He has been formally acting since age 11. Dr. Fowlin’s programs combine both his professional acting talents and his psychological training. His mission is to create an atmosphere of worldwide inclusion, not just tolerance, toward all people. He has worked extensively with all age UThe Residential Life Program groups in the United States and in other countries. His work supports students in their has included peer mediation, diversity trainings, gender equity multi-faceted development by workshops and violence prevention seminars. focusing on and creating programming He hopes that all audience members leave his performances to promote nine core topics including with an awakening feeling of beauty: the beauty within one’s service, citizenship, health and well- self and the beauty within others; the celebration of our differ- ness, life skills, diversity, leadership, ences, and the acceptance of our shared experiences. community building, school spirit and The boys enjoyed an amazing and powerful evening as Dr. Fowlin portrayed “Mykee” in his performance of “You Don’t character education. Know Me Until You Know Me.” Visit http://www.salisburyschool.org/ student-life/reslife to read more about

For more information on Dr. Fowlin, visit: www.michaelfowlin.com our program.

ALL-SCHOOL PANORAMIC PHOTO CAN BE YOURS!

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to purchase your own 8” x 26” copy of the 2011-2012 all-school panoramic photo. You have the option to order the photo unframed, framed or lami- nated. Quantities are limited, so order soon! Visit: www.panfoto.com for more information.

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Malafronte Family Endowed Scholarship Makes an Immediate Impact Julia and Michael Malafronte ’92

As the first of two Revisit Days for admitted students benefactors like Julia and Michael that makes this mission occurred this March, Salisbury’s Admissions Office received come to life. Their generosity follows the example of others, some very good and timely news. Julia and Michael W. over many years, that now helps Salisbury to provide aid to Malafronte ’92 notified the School of their gift to fund a 38% of its students. family endowed scholarship in 2012. The generosity and The Malafrontes hope that their gift will encourage others. timeliness of this gift will immediately add substantial During a recent meeting in his midtown New York office, funding to Salisbury’s annual financial aid budget, a criti- Michael said, “With this gift, we hope that others will con- cal source of funding for our students and a matter of great sider their own giving to Salisbury, especially as the ‘For The importance to the Malafrontes. Boys’ campaign kicks into high gear. I was so fortunate that “Attracting and Retaining Salisbury Boys” is one of the my parents were able to send me to Salisbury — an experi- five key strategic initiatives in the “For The Boys” Campaign. ence for which I am grateful to this day. I firmly believe Access to private education carries with it a substantial cost, that my time at the School has enriched my life with lasting and Salisbury has committed itself to providing financial aid experiences and lessons upon which I continue to reflect. through endowed scholarships to make a Salisbury education Julia and I are thrilled to be able to provide what I hope are more affordable and achievable. In recent years, as the econo- similar opportunities for future Salisbury students.” my has struggled, the percentage of families applying for That is great news for current and future students, and the financial aid has risen, from 46% in 2007 to 57% in 2010. Salisbury Admissions Office which is on the forefront of “At- A formal program of need-based financial aid has long tracting and Retaining Salisbury Boys.” been a part of Salisbury’s mission. It is the partnership with

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An Update from the Salisbury School Alumni Association

Dear Alumni Brothers,

As we look forward to all that spring offers, Headmaster Chandler, the Board of Trustees, the Alumni Association and I invite you and your family to the Hilltop for a special “For The Boys” Weekend, May 11 - 13, 2012. The School has planned an exciting schedule of events for alumni of all ages. You will have the opportunity to par- ticipate in the Sarum Knight golf outing at Wyantenuck Country Club (home course of the Varsity Golf Team), take part in discussions at alumni panels and networking events, attend alumni receptions and honor current and former faculty members at special dedications and at a unique wine tasting event. The highlight of the weekend will be the gala reception and dinner at the Flood Athletic Center on Saturday, May 12. At this event, the School will formally announce the public phase of its largest capital fundraising initiative to date – the “For The Boys” Campaign. You will not want to miss out on the evening that honors our past and sets the course for our school’s future. The School and its leadership have many surprises in store for us and it will be a weekend to remember. Our campus and school will shine as alumni will be joined for the weekend by Salisbury’s current parents, grand- parents and friends. The School is thrilled to be able to host this weekend and it will allow you to meet and talk with our current boys as well as cheer them on at games or attend one of their classes. Since the School was able to host this weekend while classes are in session, overnight accommodations will not be avail- able on campus. The Alumni Office has contacted many of the local hotels to hold rooms and many offer discounted rates. Please book your hotel now. Hotel information and registration can be found at www.salisburyschool.org/for-the-boys. Please note that the formal invitation was recently mailed and I encourage you to start making your plans to head back to the Hilltop for this historic, free event. If you did not receive your invitation to “For The Boys” Weekend, it means that the Alumni Office does not have up- dated contact information for you. To make sure you are on the list, please send your updated information to Director of Alumni Programs Julie Zahn at [email protected] or 860-435-5775. Thank you to those who have already made a gift or pledge to the 2011-2012 Annual Fund goal of $1,750,000. As always, your generous donation to the Annual Fund helps all Salisbury students grow as learners and community members. I look forward to seeing you back on the Hilltop in May.

Warm regards,

Duke Mulvoy ’92 President Salisbury Alumni Association

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Young at Heart

Have you ever wondered “Who is Salisbury’s oldest alumnus?” Read on to find out more about William A. Brobston ’32.

Written by Julie Zahn, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI PROGRAMS

In 1927, a shy third former, William A. “Bill” Brobston, left Naza- rene, PA, and arrived on the Hilltop with high button shoes and short pants. He quickly realized that he was not in Pennsylvania anymore and called home asking his parents to send him saddle shoes and long pants. In his ninety-ninth year, he still remembers the welcoming community of students and teachers. Although he remembers the comforting community, his most striking memory was the impact the Great Depression had on his classmates. In his time on the Hilltop, Bill witnessed some of his closest companions forced to go home due to the effects from the drastic decline of the U.S. economy on Salisbury families. Bill describes his days on the Hilltop as “happy years!” Spending two years in the Third Form, Bill says he “graduated with lifetime friends in the Class of 1931 and 1932 as well as longtime friends in the faculty – Dr. Quaile, John Myers, Bill Church, and Waring Church.” After leaving Salisbury, Bill attended the University of Virginia, U but quickly knew it was not a good fit. He decided to head back to Bill ran his last Pennsylvania and applied to The Wharton School of the University of marathon with his Pennsylvania. He remembers speaking with the dean of admission. son, Bill Jr. As Bill Sr. After being asked where he attended secondary school, Bill proudly crossed the finish line, replied “Salisbury School.” The dean indicated he would need a he said he remembers recommendation from the headmaster and went on to call him while watching his son stand up Bill remained in his office. As the two school men were speaking, Bill and scream, “Here comes the could hear Dr. Quaile say in a loud and boastful voice, “I would highly greatest 82-year-old runner!” recommend William Brobston for any university.” Bill started at Wharton shortly thereafter. Following his graduation from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Bill started his career in the cement business. In 1976, after numerous years learning the industry, Bill was appointed president and CEO of the Alpha Portland Cement Company of Easton, PA.

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Bill cites one of his major life accomplishments to be his Bill ran his last marathon with his son, Bill Jr. He said children ­– Catherine, Sarah, Mary, and his only son, William that Bill Jr. had finished the race well before he did and went A. Brobston ‘69. He speaks very proudly of them and is into the stands to wait for his dad. As Bill Sr. crossed the fin- always willing to share many stories of their successes. ish line, he said he remembers watching his son stand up and Like Bill, “little” Bill attended Salisbury. In his sixth form scream, “Here comes the greatest 82-year-old runner!” Bill year, Bill Jr. wore a hip-to-neck plaster cast for physical Sr. said to see his son cheer him on is a memory that he will rehabilitation, to stop the advance of his scoliosis. In 1970, never forget and one that he cherishes to this day. when he was able to go without the cast, the doctors insisted In January 2012, Bill turned 99 years old. He celebrated he either swim or run for one hour, three times weekly. his special day with his wife, his children and their families. To encourage his son, Bill Sr. started to run with him and Bill and his wife Erlinda reside in a lovely cottage over- discovered that they were both very good at it. This run- looking the Delaware River and as Bill puts it, “take care ning partnership cemented the father and son bond. Both of each other as they totter happily along.” Even though he Brobstons have run many marathons together over the last does not run anymore, Bill still walks one mile a day. Bill is 38 years. In 2002, Bill Sr. was selected to the U.S. Athletic proud that his brother, Scott Brobston ’31, son Bill Brobston Track and Field Masters Hall of Fame. Bill Sr. states that ’69 and grandson Jack Brobston ’14 have a special bond as “these 38 years of retirement, because of my running, have Sarum brothers. He hopes that more Brobston boys will at- been most satisfying!” tend and be part of a community that was so special for him. At 76, Bill Sr. ran from Saugerties, NY, to Easton, PA, in When asked what it is like to be Salisbury’s oldest living six and a half days, raising money for academic scholarships alumnus, Bill says, “Being the oldest living graduate is a very to Saugerties Community College. At 80, he ran in the Na- modest honor, but I am happy with it and so, too, are my tional Masters Marathon Championships in the Twin Cities three daughters and Bill, Jr.” and came in at 4:28:01. Bill currently remains the fourth- fastest marathon runner ever by an American over 80.

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Honoring Salisbury’s Finest at “For The Boys” Weekend

Salisbury School has always prided itself on its wonderful educators—those who teach, coach and mentor boys into intelligent, confident and moral young men. Throughout the “For The Boys” celebration weekend, the School will host numerous events at which Salisbury’s faculty will be honored. We hope you will come share in these important moments as we recognize those whose impact can be felt by thousands of Sarum brothers.

Wine Tasting Friday, May 11 at 3:30 p.m. Both current and former faculty members will be recog- The Sean Bowler ’02 (Hon.) nized for their dedication to the boys. Come mingle with Memorial Lacrosse Game your favorite teachers in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Saturday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m. The tasting is hosted by Salisbury Wines, Ian Findlay ’88 and Alumni will take to the field in memory of Sean Bowler, Warren Carter, proprietors. a former instructor in Mathematics and History who also coached lacrosse and football. Despite being diagnosed with A.L.S. (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in the sum- mer of 2001, Sean stayed on to teach at Salisbury through the 2001-2002 school year. At graduation, he was made an honorary member of the Class of 2002.

The Renaming of the Mathematics and Science Building to Wachtmeister-Bates Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. Karen and Ted Wachtmeis- ter ’67 and their sons Erik ’95 and Carl ’98 wish to honor the memory of legendary Science Instructor and former Senior Master James Bates ’48, P’75, ’82, GP’04, by renaming the Wachtmeister Mathematics and The Dedication of the Boathouse Science Building to now include in Honor of Coach Dick Curtis the Bates moniker. Friday, May 11 at 5:00 p.m. On this evening, we will dedicate our Boathouse in honor of Crew Coach Dick Curtis, who has been instrumental in developing the strong and successful rowing program at For more information on “For The Boys” Weekend, Salisbury. At the same event, we will dedicate the Stephen please visit: www.salisburyschool.org/for-the-boys J. Meszkat, Jr., Salisbury’s newest eight-man shell, in loving H memory of Stephen J. Meszkat, Jr. ’02.

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50th Reunion Co-Chairs Salisbury v v Stories

Peter Barnett ’62 Pompey Delafield ’62 Cedar Grove, NJ Hyde Park, NY Owner, Suburban Therapy Center Retired Architect

Why did you choose Salisbury School? What is something you learned at Salisbury Peter: My father did. He was a friend of George Langdon. and have never forgotten? Pompey: In my family, it was assumed that you would go to Peter: The basis of much of my self-confidence, but it was a boarding school. In my case, we were looking for a smaller not realized until my Air Force career. school, not too far from my family’s home in Brewster, NY. Pompey: I consider Salisbury as my introduction to the My family had moved several times in the years before I went liberal arts. When I finally settled down in college (I went to Salisbury and it seemed appropriate to find a school where to the University of Pennsylvania for a year, took a year off I would not get totally lost in the crowd. from college and then went to the University of Arizona to study architecture), I focused more on a specialized learning What were your first impressions of Salisbury? experience in art and architecture. That was a wonderful Peter: Scary. experience, but the training in the general liberal arts at Salis- Pompey: Sarum was beautiful and the headmaster at that bury remains a critical element of my overall education and time, George Langdon (known on campus as the Great remained crucial to all I have done since then. White Whale), was very friendly and welcoming. My nickname is Pompey after my grandfather, who received that What are you most excited about for this reunion? nickname after attending the Pomfret School in Pomfret, Peter: Only pride to be part of what, I believe, is one of the CT. Mr. Langdon had been the chaplain at the Pomfret best prep schools for my kind of person. School before coming to Salisbury. That meant a lot to both Pompey: Obviously, I am most interested in seeing what my family and me. other classmates have done and found interesting to do with their lives over the years since we graduated. What is your most treasured memory of life on the Hilltop? You have been a long-time supporter of the Peter: Howard Baldwin ’60 occasionally lifting me off the Annual Fund; why do you support Salisbury? ground by my head. I actually was the smallest kid in school Peter: It was very, very relevant for who I turned out to be. until the middle of my fifth form year—my nickname was Salisbury helped to develop my morals, integrity, confidence mouse! My treasured memory isn’t specific. It is the later and character in addition to providing values from daily life of reflection and the invaluable experience a country chapel services and those fantastic Protestant hymns. I am bumpkin gained from the preppy exposure. Salisbury is now a deacon and the treasurer of The Marble Collegiate. In one of four or five key influences in my life. It has regularly addition, contributions support the great teachers of today. guided my discretion in many instances because of the latent Those from my day – George Landgon, Josephine Rudd, potential stored up in me, but from Salisbury’s integrity and Don Hewat, Gerry Dartford, Jim Bates and Bob Gardner— subliminal messages I have made some good choices regard- were all so important to me. less of the popularity of them. Pompey: I try to contribute something every year because Pompey: I helped to start a Debating Club at Salisbury and educational values taught at Salisbury are so important. it was very successful under the direction of Mr. Kilborne. Many students need the individual attention and support that can only be given in a small school such as Salisbury.

Salisbury’s Annual Fund develops new stories each and every day by providing necessary dollars that affect each and every aspect of life on the Hilltop from the academic and athletic programs to student activities and financial aid. Please consider supporting this year’s fund “For The Boys.” Go on-line at www.salisburyschool.org and click “Make A Gift.” Thank you!

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10th Reunion Co-Chairs Salisbury v v Stories

Toby Atkins ’02 Austin, TX Director of Marketing, ClubCorp TicketLine What is your most treasured memory while you were here? Toby: I had reconstructive knee surgery during the winter of my fourth form year, which required a handful of accommoda- tions to be made in order for me to move about the campus on daily basis, at least until I was off crutches. I will never forget the incredible courtesy and aide that the School supplied, from students and faculty alike. Classmates volunteered to switch rooms to limit my having to travel up the stairs of Payson. Athletic Trainer Chera Jarrett worked overtime in my rehabili- tation to ensure I would be able to return to competition my final two years on campus. But the memory I will treasure the most was the time Science Instructor Hugh Cheney left a class Brian Bendjy ’02 he was teaching to run outside to help me trek through the ice New York, NY Execution Trader, and snow. He brought me his winter gloves and patiently waited J.P. Morgan for me to crutch to my next class as his class waited inside. Mr. Cheney’s act was reflective of the overall supportive nature of the Hilltop, and the closeness of the community. Bryan: There are numerous academic, social and athletic memo- ries that I could go into but my most treasured memory was Why did you choose Salisbury School? witnessing first-hand the courage of Sean Bowler (former Math- Toby: I had looked at prep schools all over the south (where I’m ematics instructor who was diagnosed with ALS while teaching at from), and while each respective institution offered unique char- Salisbury). Anyone who was lucky enough to have met the man acteristics, there was something about Salisbury that promoted should be a better person for it. a supportive community that enriched everyone involved. My four years on campus only further confirmed that. What is something you learned at Salisbury and Bryan: I chose Salisbury because it gave me the greatest oppor- have never forgotten? tunity to focus and excel on academics and athletics. I also liked Toby: “Keep the Helots down.” This was a statement emphasized the energy of the Admissions Office and everyone I met from by Mr. Mokriski in his History class my freshman year. I don’t the faculty to the students and staff—they all had a genuine recall the full details of the lesson, but I never forgot the now vibe. I knew it would be a great place to spend four years. extinct Helots and their association with the Spartans. Bryan: The capital of Australia is Canberra (not Sydney), you What were your first impressions of Salisbury? should wear socks with your dress shoes and, of course, “To Toby: Upon arriving to campus the fall of my freshman year, be, rather than to seem to be.” I was impressed with the genuine excitement that all of my new classmates felt about undergoing this unique experience What are you most excited about for this reunion? together. It seemed like everyone was in a rush to meet as Toby: While we had an outstanding turnout for our 5th year many new people as possible, and some of those I met my reunion, I expect even more members from our class to attend very first day remain some of my closest friends. “For The Boys” Weekend. Our class covers the globe - from Bryan: I thought the campus was beautiful (and that was Dublin to Shanghai to International Falls, MN – and I can’t before the new construction even started!). I also came up to wait to hear the stories and life experiences our class has to watch hockey and lacrosse games and liked the way the com- offer since our time on the Hilltop. munity came together to support both teams.

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Bryan: Reconnecting with classmates that I haven’t seen since graduation. We had a great turnout for our 5-year reunion and I’m hoping for an even greater turnout for our 10-year. I’m also excited to see familiar faces and meet new alumni.

Do you have any specific goals as a reunion volunteer for your class? Toby: Our class accomplished so many things during our time at Salisbury, and I am confident that each member was prepared for a successful life after the Hilltop. The class agents have set the goal of a high participation rate of contributions toward the Annual Fund, and we are excited to see what those results may hold as we approach the “For The Boys” Weekend. Bryan: First and foremost, I would like to see my fellow classmates who have lost touch with Salisbury to reconnect. The School has given so much to us and I’m hoping the guys who come back to “For The Boys” weekend will remember exactly that.

You have been a long-time supporter of the Annual Fund; why do you support Salisbury? Toby: My four years at Salisbury were such a positive learning A wide range of items is now experience both in and out of the classroom, I want to ensure available for purchase including: that there are similar opportunities for future students like me. Bryan: There is no doubt in my mind that I wouldn’t be Under Armour and Champion Sweatshirts and T-shirts where I am today without Salisbury. Salisbury taught me nu- Fleece Jacket and Vest The Salisbury School Cookbook “Knights Around the merous valuable life skills that have helped me be successful Table” featuring recipes from Parents, Alumni, Faculty in my personal and professional life. I believe supporting the and Friends Annual Fund and working as a class agent is the least I could Smathers and Branson Needlepoint Belt do for a school that has given me so much. Vineyard Vines Ties and Belt Beanie Hats and Baseball Cap Stadium Blanket Ceramic and Travel Mugs Car Decals and Magnets Notepads Salisbury’s Annual Fund develops new stories each and Salisbury School Christmas Ornament every day by providing necessary dollars that affect each and every aspect of life on the Hilltop from the academic and athletic programs to student activities and financial aid. Please consider supporting this year’s fund “For The Boys.” Show your Sarum pride Go on-line at www.salisburyschool.org and click “Make A Gift.” Thank you! and shop today! Visit www.salisburyschool.org/about-us/ campus-store or look for the “Campus Store” button on the homepage.

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Thank you to our Alumni Class Agents!

We are proud to report that over 115 alumni have graciously volunteered their time to help Salisbury School. These class agents represent 61 graduating classes from 1940 to 2011. There is no limit to the number of agents per class, so if you would like to volunteer your time or would like to hear more about this fun opportunity, please contact Director of Alumni Programs Julie Zahn at 860-435-5775 or [email protected].

1940 1961 1977 1990 2002 Louis G. Erskine Jackson W. Foley John A. Coleman Gerritt T. Graham John E. Atkins George W. Hebard Alexander H. Middendorf Christopher Hefter Bryan T. Bendjy 1941 Colin R. Griggs John L. Tyler 1962 1978 1991 Peter S. Barnett Christopher C. Bushing Brady C. Knight 2004 1943 Lawrence H. Delafield Ross A. McKenzie Theodore R. Ahrens Richard P. Westcott 1979 James T. Clark 1963 James E. Lineberger 1992 Ned Corkery 1944 Virgil C. Shutze Kristopher S. Loomis Kenneth A. Wood 1980 Sasha A. Tcherevkoff 2005 1964 Gregory T. Cutler Stephen C. Brooks 1945 John H. Moorhead Mark C. Hess 1993 Jacob A. Fields Thomas L. Harris James P. Robinson Michael T. Anastasio Robert B. Hollinger 1965 Edward J. Swibold Justin D. HoShue 1947 Peter P. Brower 1994 Andrew L. O’Donnell David J. Sautter James F. Dickerson 1981 Joshua C. Mandel Llewellyn G. Ross Christopher A. Gorycki 1948 1966 Nicholas Lieder 1995 2007 George Beavers Melvin H. Campbell William R. Pollard Alexander T. Raday Luke M. Esselen John L. Tyler Scott A. Root Patrick J. Powers 1949 Edward B. Sheridan 1995 Merwin R. Haskel 1968 Christopher F. Grinda 2008 Robert W. Gunther 1982 Alexander S. Holder 1950 Ian A. McCurdy Jonathan S. Bates 1996 Arthur L. Peacock Theodore B. Smith Christopher J. Brislin 2009 1969 Holt B. Haynsworth Stefan Merriam 1951 Thomas C. Lincoln 1983 Timothy McCaffrey Leonard S. Pinover Duncan R. Kennedy 2011 1970 1997 Gabriel J. Antoni 1953 Chris P. Janelli 1984 Frederick Beck Christopher E. Garibaldi Ralph M. McDermid C. David Koncz H. C. Baldwin Bradley B. Root 1998 1954 1972 Charles M. Spofford Andrew D. Caprio Hilary G. Woodhouse Oliver C. Scholle Jason F. Indelicato 1985 1956 1973 Nathan B. Durfee 1999 Jesse F. Sammis John S. Oler Stephen D. Godwin David E. Friedman Thomas G. Johnson David J. Greiner 1957 1974 James E. Mullen Anthony P. Hoag Peter G. Clifford Robert P. Zabel 2000 Bradford W. Ketchum Knut A. Rostad Gunnar L. Heinrich Jeffrey W. Wheeler 1986 James M. Panczykowski 1958 J. Henry Alexandre Donald W. Burkett 1975 W. Reed Johnston 2001 James M. Bates William A. Faison 1959 1987 Peter D. Gross Stephen D. Parker 1976 E.D. Smith Kennedy James D. Keogh Bill W. Bushing James E. Long 1960 Stephen K. Garfield 1988 David R. Sandals Nicolaus F. Von Baillou Matthew M. Taylor Cris P. Sigovitch Parker E. Young

18 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2012 Laura and Brooks Klimley with son Graham ’15

Parents Weekend

Amin Alireza ’13 photos by john laperch, danielle sinclair and brian wilcox with mother Nirmeen

Parents from all across the globe traveled to the Hilltop the weekend of October 21-22, 2011 for a weekend full of Sarum spirit. The annual events of Parents Weekend are of huge appeal every year and this year was no different—more than 250 families were present for the occasion.

Throughout the weekend, the School hosted a number of activities—parent conferences with teachers, parent gatherings (by form) in the homes of faculty members, informational meetings with the College Office and the Parents As- sociation, the Awards Convocation and an afternoon full of athletic contests. Thank you to all who attended for making it a special weekend for the boys! Cynthia and Lincoln Turner and son Graham ’15

Spring 2012 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 19 The All-School Convocation and Awards Ceremony Parents Weekend Parents

It is tradition that on this weekend, the entire community gathers for a chapel service and the presentation of academic awards.

Headmaster Address Headmaster Chisholm Chandler opened Convocation by discuss- ing a question that he is often asked, “Why Salisbury…and…what is this all-boys thing really about?!” After serving for more than 21 years at the School, he is able to answer with great conviction. “Because I believe that at the core of the Salisbury experience is the opportunity of the closest, deepest friendships. And the result of such opportunity is that the emotional well-being of our boys is ir- revocably enriched, nourished and satiated.” There is much written today about the value boys place on friend- Chad Goldberg ’12 is congratulated ship, and most succinctly, those deepest, strongest friendships that boys cultivate in by Headmaster Chandler. adolescence. For some boys, at this stage in their development, they begin to drift from their closest friends because societal norms direct boys to think that deep, emotional relationships with male peers aren’t normal or macho. This phenomenon has led many authors to delve into the topic of “boys at risk.” It is a hot and alarming topic today. Headmaster Chandler noted, “When I think of what I ultimately wish for each boy at Salisbury, it is the same list I have for my own children: U • I want them to have resilient self-confidence and to believe in themselves. “I believe that at • I want them to be polite and well-mannered. To have a strong work ethic and desire. the core of the • I want them to have the opportunity to achieve great things and inspiring men- Salisbury experience tors to guide them. is the opportunity of • But perhaps, as much as anything, I want them to be emotionally strong and the closest, deepest well. I want them to have a robust capacity to build and sustain essential rela- tionships and partnerships with others. friendships. And the result of such “For parents, this means finding school environments where deep friendships and opportunity is that the intense camaraderie are nurtured carefully and intentionally. Salisbury does this as well emotional well-being of our as any school I know, and perhaps, humility aside, better than any other school. That is boys is irrevocably enriched, truly ‘why Salisbury’ and a big part of ‘what is this all-boys thing is truly about.’” nourished and satiated.” Headmaster Chandler went on to conclude, “Years ago, I stood on the bench coaching a hockey team with a trusted colleague and friend whom I admire and love to this day. Headmaster Chisholm Chandler Often, I heard him say to our team a phrase that, I think, I may have taken for granted. It now means much more to me. The last thing he would say before our team took to the ice was, ‘…and remember, whatever happens out there, Salisbury boys stick together.’ A band of brothers, that we are. Stick together boys. Stick together always.”

20 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2012 Photos clockwise from top left: Donald Reed ’13 accepts his Certificate of Merit from Headmaster Chandler; Members of the Gospel Choir: Wesley Middendorf ’12, Brian Teague ’12 and Zachary Langlois ’14; Bryan Platt ’13 shakes hands with the headmaster; Bobby Feeney ’12 with parents Sarah and Rob ’83; Angelo Tilahun ’14 received course awards in Ancient History and Algebra; Ryan Hamilton ’12, recipient of a Certificate of Merit, and Headmaster Chandler.

Keynote Address The keynote speaker of the morning was Rev. Jeffrey Lewis P’12. In his address, Rev. Lewis spoke of how Salisbury helps its students transition from boys to responsible men. “At Salisbury, the moral has always been central to what happens here. It is more impor- tant than anything else,” he declared. “Some have said the real value of an education at a school like Salisbury is the values. The value is the values. You can resist them or embrace them, wrestle with them or fight them, learn from them or do your best to ignore them, but they are there. And they are not going away.” Rev. Lewis went on to note to the boys in the audience that “your education, if lived into fully, will equip you for life in the world…the blessing of education carries Rev. Jeffrey Lewis P’12 with it a responsibility.” To the parents, this father of a sixth former himself stated, “For we will never forget that what we want for them is not just about them. For as much as we do sincerely—to the marrow of our bones—want to equip our boys to succeed, to make their way in the world and be happy and well, we also want to H equip the world with the kind of people we believe that the world needs. People who To watch Headmaster Chandler’s can think critically. Educated. Kind and empathetic. Strong. Responsible…People full address and Rev. Lewis’ keynote who understand the reverent sense that their responsibility transcends themselves.” speech, visit YouTube and search for “SalisburyKnights” (one word).

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Course Prizes 2011 Multiple Course Awards

ART Andrew Brunson ’12 Entrepreneurial Studies Studio Art Rashad Lance ’13 AP Latin Sculpture Chun-Fang (Oscar) Cheng ’12 Drawing & Painting Yeskendir Kazhmuratov ’13 Lawlor Coe ’12 Boat Building Printmaking Mark Snellman ’13 Entrepreneurial Studies

Timothy Ernst ’13 Sculpture ENGLISH IV Form English Fifth Form English Brooks Oler ’12 Honors World History

Ryan Frazier ’12 The Helene K. Bracken MATHEMATICS Economics Prize Honors Geometry Robin Lewis ’12 Jazz History AB Calculus Yuqian Xu ’12 Nicholas Turecamo ’13 Woodworking Honors Biology MUSIC Music Technology Brian Teague ’12 Yong Ho Lee ’14 III Form English Ancient History

SCIENCE Angelo Tilahun ’14 Ancient History AP Chemistry Xiaotian Cao ’12 Algebra Environmental Science Joseph Fields ’12 Environmental Science Marc Biega ’12 Yeon Sang Jung ’12 AP U.S. History Field Studies Taylor Ogan ’14 Middle Eastern History Honors Physics Chiye Huang ’13 BC Calculus Mandarin III

WORLD LANGUAGES Mandarin I Seung Hyun Kim ’14 Whi Jin Park ’13 Pre-Calculus Honors Mandarin I Roger Mittnacht ’12 Chemistry French II Nicholas Merriam ’12 Honors Physics French III Hugh Bartlett ’13 Mandarin II French IV James Mauldin ’12 Spanish IV Chad Goldberg ’12 Quan Hoang Do ’14 Algebra II/Trig Honors French I

22 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2012 Major Awards Left: Ondrej Krajnak ’12 is awarded a Certificate of Merit; Hugh Bartlett is congratulated by Mr. Chandler; Yong Yan “Tony” Tang ’12, recipient of the Wesleyan Book Prize. Brown University Book Award: Brooks Oler ’12 In honor of this student’s selection as last year’s fifth former who best combined a high degree of ability in English expres- sion, both written and spoken, with outstanding personal qualities which gave promise that the student would become one of the succession of men and women duly qualified for discharging the office of life with usefulness and reputation.

Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award: Seung Hyeok Park ’12 University of Rochester sponsors this award to recognize Most Improved Prizes outstanding achievement in the Humanities and/or Social Sciences. This student was selected on the basis of academ- ic achievement, leadership and community service during Third Form (Class of 2014) last year’s fifth form year. Academic Most Improved Dayuan Wang Overall Most Improved Jhonny Perez The Harvard Prize: Ryan R. Frazier ’12 Awarded by the Harvard Club of Boston; to be presented to the outstanding student in last year’s fifth form who “dis- Fourth Form (Class of 2013) plays excellence in scholarship and high character, combined Academic Most Improved Michael Edson with achievement in other fields.” Overall Most Improved Samuel Dingba Overall Most Improved John Maymar RPI Medal: Yeon Sang Jung ’12 The Renssalaer Mathematics and Science Prize is awarded to the outstanding member of last year’s fifth form for his Fifth Form (Class of 2012) work in the combined areas of Mathematics and Science. Academic Most Improved Chun-Fang Cheng Overall Most Improved Kyle Musco Trinity College Book Award: Overall Most Improved Jeffrey Fitzsimmons Ryan Hamilton ’12 & Yuqian Xu ’12 Awarded by The Trinity Club of Hartford, this prize is given to a member of last year’s fifth form in recognition of his high scholastic standing and his service to the School.

Wesleyan Book Prize: Yong Yan Tang ’12 The Wesleyan University Prize is awarded to the outstanding First Scholar Awards student in last year’s fifth form who has most impressed the faculty with the high probability that he will dedicate himself to a lifetime of intellectual growth as well as deep involve- First Scholar of Last Year’s Third Form: ment in the furtherance of the well-being of his community Yong Ho Lee ’14 – ideals that are pillars of the Wesleyan University tradition.

First Scholars of Last Year’s Fourth Form: Williams College Book Award: Robin Lewis ’12 Timothy Ernst ’13 & Whi Jin Park ’13 The Williams College Book Prize is given to the student in the top five percent of last year’s fifth form class who has First Scholar of Last Year’s Fifth Form: demonstrated intellectual leadership and has made a signifi- Yeon Sang Jung ’12 cant contribution to the extracurricular life of the School.

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The Salisbury Annual Fund: For the Daily Lives of the Boys on the Hilltop

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. each day, the sound of bells peals across the Salisbury campus from the chapel steeple. The start of the school day and then each subsequent hour is marked by this timeless tradition. Another timeless tradition at Salisbury is the support that alumni, parents, grandparents and friends provide to the boys and to the men and women who teach them, through the Salisbury Annual Fund. This bond, forged through practical and generous financial support, makes all the difference in the daily lives of the boys on the Hilltop. U Another timeless A Day in the Life of a Salisbury Student tradition at Salisbury is the support that The windows in the dining room face the Taconic Berkshire foothills, providing the most amazing alumni, parents, views to the students and faculty who come in for breakfast before the first class of the day. Dining grandparents and Services Director Tony Fraenkel and his dedicated team have been hard at work since 5:00 a.m., friends provide to the preparing the first of three meals for the Hilltop. The dining room comes alive as more and more boys and to the men and boys as well as faculty members and their families start their day. women who teach them, Twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, the School comes together for thirty minutes of reflection, through the Salisbury community prayers and music in the chapel (on Sunday evenings, Chaplain Jeff Lewis P’12 offers Annual Fund. Evening Compline). Though seemingly impossible, 300 students and 65 faculty members manage to fit into this wonderful space. Morning classes follow chapel and the academic mission begins in earnest. The academic tradi- tion at Salisbury is challenging yet attentive to the needs of differing abilities; traditional but also contemporary with robust programs in Entrepreneurial Studies, Mandarin, Economics and the Sci- ences. The Humanities form an academic tradition that all alumni would readily recognize. Salis- bury has remained committed to its academic rigor and tradition by recruiting exceptional faculty members, including teaching fellows, and has no greater priority than its commitment to providing financial aid to one in three deserving, talented students. Twice a week, generally on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the school community gathers for School Meeting. Unless the weather makes it truly impossible, School Meeting is held outdoors, on the

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“Compared to a public or private day school, a ‘day’ on the Hilltop is much more than a ‘9-to-5’ experience. It is filled with learning, competing, understanding, mentoring and being mentored, and being part of a community.”

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Senior Steps, and is led by the school each Salisbury boy.” There are over 33 rooms, students “hit the books” before president. It is a time for announce- interscholastic teams in addition to a some free time and an evening snack at ments--to share birthdays, informa- number of recreational activities from Belin Lodge or simple “downtime” with tion and good news, including college which the boys may choose to partici- their friends in the dorm. acceptances. It is a priority at Salisbury pate. Throughout, Salisbury boys learn Beginning at 7:00 a.m. and stretching to gather together as a community to live and compete with the following to 10:30 p.m. or 11:30 p.m., a typical and with chapel, school meeting and charge that is displayed in the Flood day on the Hilltop runs almost sixteen sit-down meals, we do just that six times Athletic Center: “Humble in victory; hours. Compared to a public or private every week. gracious in defeat.” day school, a “day” on the Hilltop is The afternoon is filled with classes As afternoon turns into evening, the much more than a “9-to-5” experience. It and then athletics, and following a focus again returns to the academic mis- is filled with learning, competing, under- long-established Salisbury tradition, sion and preparation for classes the next standing, mentoring and being men- there “… is a team and a uniform for day. Whether in the library or in their tored, and being part of a community.

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Salisbury is For Life

As busy as these days are, or perhaps because of it, they pass quickly. For a Salisbury sixth former, the days, months and years on the Hilltop pass quickly. The time between a Salisbury third-former’s first advisee sit-down meal to the Sixth Form Send-Off Dinner can be measured by the rapid passage of years or more richly by the individual experiences each day over that same period of time. The Sixth Form Send-Off Dinner is another Salisbury tradition. Hosted by the Alumni Office several evenings before grad- uation, the dinner is a time for graduating sixth formers to gather with the headmas- ter, alumni and members of the Alumni Office to celebrate the boys’ transition from students to alumni. At the dinner, the class DVD chronicling this transition is viewed for the first time, and each boy is handed his Vineyard Vines graduation tie by the headmaster. The director of alumni relations welcomes each boy into a lifelong relationship with Sarum as a Salisbury alumnus. And one alumnus, representing the four-thousand living Salisbury alumni, describes the advantages and benefits of a lifelong connection to Salisbury broth- ers and Salisbury School. It is a moving evening before graduation itself.

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“The time between a Salisbury third former’s first advisee sit-down meal to the Sixth Form Send-Off Dinner can be measured by the rapid passage of years or more richly by the individual experiences each day over that same period of time.”

Annual Fund A Worthy Investment

All of these traditions, as well as each daily $2.0m activity, is supported, at least partially, by the

Goal Salisbury Annual Fund. Salisbury’s operat-

Goal ing budget, very carefully established and $1.5m managed each year, is dependent on three primary sources of income: tuition, endow-

$1.0m ment income and the Annual Fund. Thanks to alumni, parents, grandparents and friends,

D ollars R aised the Salisbury Annual Fund has established

$0.5m an enviable record of growth, despite the recent weak economy. This Annual Fund support represents

$0 10% of Salisbury’s operating budget each 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 year and each student and faculty member benefits. As we enter the public phase of Fiscal Year the “For The Boys” Campaign, every donor to the Annual Fund can take pride in build- ing this foundation of support. Each gift to the Annual Fund, like each capital gift or planned gift, is counted in the “For The Boys” Campaign under the priority aptly 2011-2012 Operating Budget Sources of Income called “For the Daily Lives of the Boys on the Hilltop.” Other 1% In the months ahead you will be invited Auxiliary Services 3% to join all alumni, parents, grandparents and friends in investing in Salisbury School. Endowment Allocation 11% On behalf of the boys and the faculty on this marvelous Hilltop, we hope you, too, Summer School 4% will choose to make this investment. On behalf of the boys and the men and women Annual Fund 10% Tuition 66% who teach them, we thank you.

Fees 5% Dutch Barhydt Director of Development

Susan Auchincloss Director of the Annual Fund

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Supporting Salisbury Thank you for considering how you can have an impact on Salisbury School. Whatever you choose to do, you will help provide the exceptional life experiences that the boys and those who teach them find on the Hilltop.

Salisbury Annual Fund Sixth Form Parent Gift Through Salisbury’s Annual Fund, you can support the In a unique tradition now in its twentieth year, Salisbury’s crucial and daily work of Salisbury School. The Annual Fund sixth form parents come together to provide the resources provides over 10% of Salisbury’s annual operating budget, sup- to fund a major capital or endowed project from a list of the porting financial aid to current students, faculty salaries, food, School’s priorities. Past gifts have included faculty housing, heating oil and all the items that go into running our Hilltop the fitness center, the athletic dome, the computer center, community. In addition, your participation in the Annual endowed teaching fellowships and a lecture hall. When asked Fund, at whatever level you choose, confirms to others that you as a sixth form parent to participate in this tradition, we hope – the alumni, parents and friends who know Salisbury best – that you will reflect on the role that Salisbury has played in support and are excited by what Salisbury is doing. your son’s life, and join in with other sixth form parents and Donors to Salisbury’s Annual Fund, including the Parents help advance Salisbury in this meaningful way. Fund, are honored and recognized with membership in Salis- For further information please contact Cherrie Collins, bury’s Giving Societies: director of parent programs, at (860) 435-5742 or The 1959 Society $5 - $999 [email protected]. The Pillar Society $1,000 - $2,499 The Cupola Society $2,500 - $4,999 Planned Giving The Quaile Society $5,000 - $7,499 From a simple bequest intention in your will to gift annui- The Hilltop Society $7,500 - $9,999 ties and trust arrangements, there are many vehicles at your The Sarum Society $10,000 - $24,999 disposal to make a gift to secure the future of Salisbury School The Crimson Society $25,000 - $49,999 and help build its permanent endowment. Often, planned The Founders Society $50,000 + gifts can simultaneously provide the donor favorable tax conse-

For further information contact Susan Auchincloss, quences and be a key component in estate planning. Salisbury director of the annual fund, at (860) 435-5784 would be pleased to partner with you and your financial or [email protected]. advisor to explore these opportunities. While including Salis- bury in your estate planning, you may well benefit your own financial goals and your family’s financial future. Leadership Giving Leadership gifts, sometimes referred to as “major gifts,” are For further information contact Dutch Barhydt, director of devel- opment, at (860) 435-5704 or [email protected]; or those very generous gifts that can have a large impact on the Andrew Graham, director of leadership gifts, at (860) 435-5706 or life of Salisbury, and help the School realize its strategic goals [email protected]. – whether it is the addition of a dormitory or faculty housing, new athletic facilities, a new academic program or permanent endowment. Recent examples include the Wachtmeister Fam- Corporations and Foundations ily Endowed Headmaster’s Chair, Salisbury’s splendid academ- Salisbury has been advanced over the years by generous ic buildings, the recently completed boathouse, the Richard gifts from corporations and from family and other non-profit T. Flood, Jr. and Sally Elliot Flood Athletic Center and the foundations. Rutherfoord and Lynch Endowed Teaching Fellowships. We To explore this opportunity, please contact Dutch Barhydt, director would be pleased to discuss Salisbury’s mission and how you of development, at (860) 435-5704 or dbarhydt@salisburyschool. can support it through your leadership gift, which may be paid org; or Nattalie Will, director of campaign and stewardship, at in one year or up to five years. (860) 435-5787 or [email protected].

For further information contact Dutch Barhydt, director of devel- opment, at (860) 435-5704 or [email protected]; or Andrew Graham, director of leadership gifts, at (860) 435-5706 or [email protected].

Spring 2012 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 29 Crimson Knights Claim First New England Class A Basketball Championship

Photo by Joseph Meehan

It took 111 years and five trips to the champion- ship game, but Salisbury School can finally claim its first New England Class A Basketball Cham- pionship. At this year’s tournament final, held on Sunday, March 4 at Endicott College, the Crimson Knights outscored Choate Rosemary Hall 72-60 to avenge last year’s 25-point loss to the Wild Boars.

“After seeing the tears in the locker room last year when we lost to Choate Rosemary Hall in the championship game, I knew the returning players wanted to win the New England Class A tournament more than anything. Since the first day of school this fall, my statement to the boys was simple: ‘Finish the job!’ We talked about it every day in the dorm, at morning break, in the dining room and, most importantly, at practice,” commented Head Coach Jeff Ruskin. “This year’s team was a wonderful mix of returning players and new boys blending different talents. And the efforts of assistant coaches Anthony Goins and Jonathan Coulombe cannot go unmentioned. Their abilities to teach the game of basketball to the players and to keep me on track throughout the season were vital to our success. In the end, we were all happy to bring the first New England Class A Basketball Championship to Salisbury School. The outpouring of e-mails, texts, letters and cards from students, alums and past and present faculty members was overwhelming. What a fantastic community to be a part of!”

Congratulations Crimson Knights!

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Frazier Named Championship MVP

Congratulations to Ryan Frazier ’12, who was named the NEPSAC Class A Boys Basketball Championship 2012 MVP on March 4. Notes Coach Jeff Ruskin, “Ryan Frazier was as strong a leader as I’ve ever coached. Even when he injured his hand in October and had to sit out most of the pre-season workouts, he was in the Flood Athletic Center after study hours pushing his teammates. When times got tough during the season, he rallied the troops. He began and ended every practice with his ‘Cham- pionship... got to get it!’ cheer. He was hyper focused on winning the title and he carried everyone with him.”

Ryan Frazier ‘12 with varsity basketball coaches (left to right) Anthony Goins, Jeff Ruskin and Jonathan Coulombe

Jamie Faus ’10 Featured on Cover of “Lacrosse Magazine”

Jamie drew rave reviews for his stellar play last season, his first for the University of Denver, as they made their way to the Final Four. In his days as a Crimson Knight, Jamie was a standout student-athlete, playing soccer, ice hockey and lacrosse. A four- year player on the varsity lacrosse team, he was selected as a team captain and All-American as a senior. On campus, Jamie served as school president and was an influential and inspiring leader, earn- ing both the Crosby and Founder’s Medals at graduation. We are so proud of him, as he continues to distinguish himself as a lead- ing student and athlete in college. Jamie epitomizes the Salisbury graduate, a young man of great character and promise who seeks leadership roles in endeavors where he can make a difference.

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Knights Perform Well in Holiday Tourneys

Each December, many of our varsity student-athletes take part in holiday tournaments. This year, we were fortunate to have successful trips to each of the three tournaments in which we participated.

Varsity BASKETBALL Varsity Hockey The Bob Southall Holiday Classic Flood Marr Hockey Tournament Varsity basketball went to both extremes in the first two Congratulations to the varsity hockey team which placed games of the Loomis holiday tourney. A 54-51 squeaker third in this year’s tournament. against Kimball Union in the opener was followed by a big win over The Gunnery in game 2. The Knights opened up the Varsity Wrestling championship game with 12 unanswered points on its way Doug Parker Invitational Tournament to a 68-36 win over host Loomis Chaffee in the title game of Shawahl Abdur-Rahman ’14, and brothers Jake ’12 and Josh the Bob Southall Holiday Classic. The championship marked Roometua ’12 wrestled in the Doug Parker Invitational Tour- the fourth consecutive year that the Knights have captured the nament and they all came back winners! Shawal took third tournament’s crystal trophy. Way to go Knights! and the Roometua brothers took first. Congratulations boys!

Spring Break Training Trips

In March 2012, several teams hosted optional, pre-season training trips in preparation of the upcoming athletic season:

Crew: San Diego, CA Golf: Orlando, FL Lacrosse: Orlando, FL Baseball: Port St. Lucie, FL

While the cost of trips is paid for by the individual students, the Tauck Fund, established by Peter Tauck ’75, does provide funding for a limited number of student-athletes who demonstrate financial need. Athletic Director Tim Sinclair ’91 commented, “This year nearly 160 student-athletes gave up a week of their spring break to get a jump on their upcom- ing seasons. The extra field time combined with the team building has become a staple of the March break for Salisbury’s teams. Special thanks should be noted to coaches and trainers who are eagerly willing to forgo their vacation time for the boys. It is this Rowing Coaches Dick Curtis, Tote Smith and Toby Ayer and “crew” sort of commitment that is at the root of the success checked in with Olympic rower Elliot Hovey ‘02 at the U.S Olympic of Salisbury athletics.” training center in Chula Vista, CA, over break.

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The 2012 Alumni Hockey Teams

Alumni Winter Games 2012 On Saturday, January 28, Sarum brothers gathered at the Flood Athletic Center to participate in the 2012 Alumni Winter Games. Ice hockey was the game of the day. Brent Barbato ’02, dean of the third form, played in goal representing Team Gray while Salisbury student Sam Keehn ’13 guarded the net for Team Crimson. Headmaster Chisholm Chandler served as referee. While the men played, alumni, parents and family members cheered on their favor- ite Sarum Knights, bringing back memories from their days on the Hilltop. Afterward, a nice warm lunch was waiting for our players, guests and familiar faculty faces. The afternoon was spent cheering on Salisbury teams at a variety of home contests. A wonderful time was had by all and congratulations to Team Crimson for the win! A big thank you goes to David Friedman ’99, Da- vid Greiner ’99 and Athletic Director Tim Sinclair ’91 for their help in coordinating the event.

Jay Rooney ’92 and son Nathan

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Courtney Bartlett ’84, P’13, Clay Baldwin ’84, Charles Spofford ’84 Headmaster Chisholm Chandler, Wesley Middendorf ’12 and and Dicky Riegel ’84 Sandy Middendorf ’77, P’12

Board Chairman Michael Sylvester’59, P’85 and Tony Hoag ’57, GP’15 Bill ’76 and Chris Bushing ’78

Michael Lionetti ’02 and Bryan Bendjy ’02

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Kudos To…

...His Royal Highness Prince Ali bin-Al Hussein ’94, who has been instrumental in energizing youth teams and strengthening community soccer centers across his home country, Jordan, to promote the unifying and educational values of the sport. Clinching the presidency of the Jordan Football Association in 1999, Prince Ali successfully brought the Jordanian youth team to the FIFA World Cup in Canada in 2007. He also made Jordan sports history by bringing three Jordanian national teams to the Asian finals in 2010. He also established the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) in an effort to unite the region’s soccer confedera- tions. In February 2012, Prince Ali led national, provincial and city sports organizers, officials and aficionados in the Philippines to launch a year-round school-based grassroots soccer program in Calamba City’s new soccer complex.

...varsity soccer players Eric Jasinski ’13 and Jared Zissu ’12 (pictured) who represented the North in the WNEPSSA All-Star game held November 13, 2011.

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

...Hofstra sophomore attackman Lance Yapor ’10, who was selected as the Go-Hofstra.com Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending February 19. Lance scored a game-high and career-high four goals and added an assist in Hofstra’s season-opening 11-9 win over Sacred Heart. He scored once in the first half, and after a 5-5 tie at halftime, made three goals and one assist in the final two periods to lead Hofstra to vic- tory. Congratulations! ...varsity football players Lucas Amato ’13 (pictured) and Anthony McDonnaugh ’12, who were named to the All New England England Football Team. The following players were also given Erickson League honors for their play: Co-Defensive MVP Anthony McDonnaugh ’12, Lucas Amato ’13 (FS/ WR), Tyler Fisher ’13 (OL/DL), J.P. Pieterse ’12 (QB), Bran- don Hollomon ’12 (TB/CB) and Patrick Mazeika ’12 (K).

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...several varsity basketball players who were recognized by the New England Men’s Basketball Coaches Association for their outstanding play this season: First Team Ryan Frazier ’12 and Chris McCullough ’14 (pictured); Second Team: Samuel Dingba ’13; Honorable Mention: Brandon Hedley ’12 and Myles Jones ’12.

...Josh Roometua ’12 and Jake Roometua ’12 who won Western New England Championships in their respective weight classes. In addition, Sadiq Olanrewaju ’13 took third place; Nick Merriam ’12 took fifth place and Dylan Brodie ’12 placed sixth at the tournament. The Salisbury Varsity Wrestling Team came in fifth overall. In addition, Josh, Jake and Sadiq qualified to compete in the New England Champi- onship. Sadiq placed eighth and Josh placed second in their weight classes. And Jake won the tournament in the 195 lb. weight class making him the champion for the 2012 season!

At the WNEPSWA Championship (L to R): Coach Adam Bunce, Jake Roometua ’12, Sadiq Olanrewaju ’13, Coach Josh Wildes, Nick Merriam ’12, Josh Roometua ’12 and Coach Jeff May.

Spring 2012 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 37 1st Annual Fall Classic a Tremendous Success

More than 80 alumni, parents and friends gathered on October 11, 2011 at the Apawamis Club in Rye, NY, to play in the first annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament, the proceeds of which support the Freedom Fund, the Peter A. Fitzgerald ’93 Scholarship and general scholarships at Salisbury School. With spectacular weather kicking off the morning, golfers gathered for breakfast overlooking the first tee before hitting the course for a full day of fun and camaraderie. The day wrapped up with drinks and dinner on the patio while longstanding faculty member and honorary auctioneer Matt Corkery auctioned off a long list of fantastic prizes at the Fall Classic live and silent auctions. A superb turnout and even more exceptional support from players and sponsors raised over $104,000 in support for these very important scholarships. Thank you to all those who joined us and to those who were unable to attend, we look forward to welcoming you out to this new, annual event in the alumni and parent event calendar.

Mark your calendar for the 2012 Fall Classic, to be held October 15 at the Country Club of Fairfield.

38 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2012 Salisbury sends a gracious thank you to the Fall Classic Committee and our sponsors for the day.

Fall Classic Planning Committee Jonathan Connors ’98 Matt Fitzgerald ’90 Jamie Gerard ’79, TR Jim Gross P’01 Peter Gross ’01 Ann & David LeBreton P’12 Jim Long P’01 Kris Loomis ’92 Maria & John Mahoney P’13 Michelle & Brian McCarthy P’12 Gail & Sandy Middendorf ’77, P’12 Duke Mulvoy ’92 Dicky Riegel ’84, TR Ted Shugrue P’12 Carol & Jim Townsend P’10

Fall Classic Sponsors & Auction Donors Supporting Sponsor: Ed Glassmeyer ’59

Gold Package Sponsors: Airstream Chairman of the Board Michael Sylvester ’59 Knight Capital Group In conclusion of the event, Headmaster Chisholm Chandler con- Seaboard Properties Incorporated Williamson Picket Gross, Inc. gratulated the following foursomes on their winning scores for the day as well as our competition prize winners. These include: Silver Package Sponsors: Sam Babington ’83 First Place: Fourth Place: Herb May ’83 Michael Driscoll, Sr. P’08, ’10 Mason Rees P’01 Townsend Family Michael Driscoll, Jr. ’08 Tim Rees ’01 Dennis Driscoll ’10 Tucker Veenis ’01 Hole Sponsors: Tim Sinclair ’91 Mark Veenis P’01 Field Associates Honeywell Second Place: Closest to the Pin: Knott Partners Steve Belter Mike Schopp P’04 Lindell Fuels, Inc. Matt Carbray M. Reynolds Team Sales John Magiera P’96 Longest Drive: O’Connell, Pace + Co, Inc. Silas Warner Tim McCaffrey & OMR Architects Michelle McCarthy P’12 Towne & Aurell, Inc. Third Place: York Capital Management Duke Mulvoy ’92 Putting Competition: Chris Brown Matt Carbray & Gift-In-Kind & Auction Supporters: Mark Mulvoy P’92 Peter Gross ‘01 Sam Babington ’83 Trish Mulvoy P’92 Caligari Hardware Kevin Coleman ’87 Richard DeBart P’08 Robert Grant P’13 The Salisbury Fall Classic was established to recommence the Freedom Jim Lansbury ’74, P’09 Fund golf tournament of the past. The Fall Classic is a one-day golf event Lewis Ledyard ’82 that raises funds to afford deserving young men with the opportunity to M. Reynolds Team Sales Michelle & Brian McCarthy P’12 attend Salisbury School by way of two important endowed scholarships. Sandy Middendorf ‘77, P’12 The Peter A. Fitzgerald ’93 Scholarship honors the life of its namesake, TEC Control Systems, Inc. a much loved classmate, friend, son and brother. The Freedom Fund QualPrint Scholarship remembers those Salisbury community members who lost Dicky Riegel ’84 Charles Spofford ’84 their lives on 9/11. By remembering these lives, we can ensure that their Townsend Family memories and spirit will continue on the Hilltop. Stett Trippe ’91

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DENVER OLD BOYS NIGHT: Boston

I O ctober 27, 2011 J I NOVEMBER 30, 2011 J Hosts: Doug Childs ’73, P’07 and Whit Childs ’07

Field Glover ’88, Chisholm Chandler, Doug Childs ’73, Jonny Bates ’04, Peter Saliba ’85 and Garrett Lunden ’02 P’07 and Whit Childs ’07

CHICAGO

I N ovember 10, 2011 J Hosts: Luncheon-Jim Dickerson ’65; Evening Reception-Meggan and Bob Zabel ’85

Brad Werntz ’06, Leonard Phillips ’06 and Michael Biega ’07

Director of Development Dutch Barhydt and Bob Zabel ’85 with Peter and Stephanie Keehn P’15

Ian Findlay ’88, Chisholm Chandler and Chris Hefter ’90

Jim Dickerson ’65, Bonnie Blodgett P’86, ’88, Peter Rogers ’66 and Director of Leadership Gifts Andrew Graham ’97

Andy Ahrens ’73, P’04 and Ollie Scholle ’72

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PARENT HOLIDAY PARTY

I D ecember 6, 2011 J Hosts: Blandy Coty P’14, Ashley and George Cole P’13, Carla and Michael Edson P’13, Ed and Betsy Nolan P’13 and Russ Gerson and Laura Roosevelt P’12

Tracy and Chisholm Chandler with Mark and Mary Grace Gudis P’13 Rev. Jeff Lewis P’12 with Ed and Betsy Nolan P’13

Johnathan and Alice Clark P’14 with Carla and Michael Edson P’13 Hosts Carla Edson P’13, Blandy Coty P’14, Ashley Cole P’13 and Marla Truini P’12 and Betsy Nolan P’13

ARIZONA

I February 16, 2012 • Host: Sandy Vilas ’62 J

Chisholm Chandler, John Cartwright ’88, Hotchy Kiene ’94, Bill Simpson ’63, Director of Development Dutch Barhydt, Sandy Vilas ’62 and Mac Hodges ’62

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OLD BOYS NIGHT: NYC

I December 1, 2011 J

Kevin Grady ’00, Bryan Bendjy ’02, Gil Erskine ’40 and Wells Ross ’05 George Oliphant ’94 with Michael Passaro ’94

Jordy Hart ’02 and David Friedman ’99 Ed Simmons ’99, David Greiner ’99, A.J. Jeffries ’99 and Chisholm Chandler

Joe DeFlores DeMena ’90, Director of Leadership Gifts Andrew Bill Harris ’76, P’07 with Bill Bushing ’76 Graham ’97 and Trey Gregory ’91

42 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2012 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Townes ’70

Have you ever wondered “Are we alone in the universe?” or “How does deep space exploration impact my everyday life?” This alum trailblazes new, deep space technologies for Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).

U“Deep space Steve has been serving as the manager of the Communication Technologies and Standards exploration is Program, Interplanetary Network Directorate, at Jet Propulsion Laboratory for the last five years. important because it His college and advanced degrees include: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Vanderbuilt helps us understand University; Masters of Science degree for Electrical Engineering from Stanford University; and more about our Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. own Earth and its As part of the NASA program, JPL, which was established in the 1930s by the California Insti- evolution.” tute of Technology, has 23 spacecraft and 10 instruments conducting active missions important to the exploration of Earth, the solar system and the universe beyond. JPL also conducts numer- Dr. Stephen Townes ’70 ous space technology demonstrations in support of national security and develops technologies beneficial for use on Earth, each maximizing NASA’s investment in space technology.

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How did you decide upon Why is deep space exploration How did Salisbury prepare you your career path? important? for your career? I knew that I wanted to work in Deep space exploration is important Leaving home at 14 to go far, far the (electrical) communications field because it helps us understand more away helps one grow up quickly. As when I got my first shortwave radio about our own Earth and its evolution. might be expected, the Science and kit in the 6th grade. I was fascinated It is one of the ways we try to answer Math courses were extremely benefi- that one could receive signals from the question, “Are we alone?” cial in preparing me for my career. around the world propagated by the What may be less obvious is that ionosphere. When I got to college I NASA promotes that space even in Engineering or Science, one’s took up Electrical Engineering and exploration has very practical ability to write coherently and tell a stayed with it. applications. How does what good story is extremely important. you are working on impact What are your current communications here on earth? What teacher/coach meant professional responsibilities? Many of the communication the most to you? Over the years I have been both a techniques that we have developed Many teachers contributed to a line (people) manager and a project/ over the years for space communica- wonderful education and experience at program manager. Currently as tion, or their derivatives, have found Salisbury—Mr. Gardner for Science, a program manager, I manage a their way into consumer products. Mr. Keur for Math and Mr. Reifsny- portfolio of projects developing new One example is the error-correction der in English are most memorable. technologies to make deep space coding scheme on compact discs. The communication and navigation bet- atomic clock that we are developing Is there any career advice ter—smaller, lighter and more power will likely be integrated into the GPS you could share with the efficient communication systems satellites in the future to improve the current students? while increasing data return from accuracy of our navigation systems. My career path has always been the deep space missions or facilitat- directed by what I was interested ing the location of a spacecraft in the Have budget cuts at NASA had in and what made me happy. Try solar system to within centimeters an effect on your department? to find something that you enjoy from a billion kilometers away. Budget cuts have affected all of doing. It makes getting up and us at NASA over the years but the going to work every day a lot easier. What do you find most reward- effects are particularly severe these At a more basic level, learning the ing about your position at Jet days. Lately, we have had to reduce fundamentals is important. As Propulsion Laboratory? the number and variety of our tech- young students, we don’t always see Probably the most rewarding part nology projects. why that math theorem, physical of my job is the interaction with a law, or composition of a photograph lot of really smart people and the Where did you grow up? is important, but everything builds fact that we make a difference to How did you end up coming upon the fundamentals and it’s deep space exploration. Among to Salisbury? heck to have to go back and learn it the many factors that make a deep I grew up primarily in Alabama again when trying to master more space mission successful, we know it (Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Troy) advanced subjects. Never hesitate to couldn’t happen without a commu- but we had recently moved to Albany, ask questions and be sure to under- nication system. GA, when I came to Salisbury. I stand the answers. looked at a few different schools, but What projects are you Salisbury came out on top because currently working on? Rev. Ed Ward, the headmaster at the All of the projects in my pro- time, was a family friend, and my gram are related to some aspect of parents felt that if I was going so far deep space communication and from home it would be nice to know navigation—laser communication, someone there. I had never met them software defined radios, ultrastable before I came to Salisbury but the atomic clocks, disruption tolerant Wards were wonderful. For more information on Jet Propulsion networking and data compression. Laboratory, visit: www.jpl.nasa.gov

44 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2012 Treasures of the Past

The archives hold a strong appeal for those interested in the history of Salisbury School.

In the lower level of the Centennial Building, just behind the Tremaine Gallery, is a small room that few know about but one which holds many treasures to Salisbury’s past—the archives. It is here that one can uncover the rich history to our beloved Sarum. Archivist Ann Corkery spends several hours each week sorting and identifying pieces of interest. Items in the archives range from photos and attendance rosters to accounting ledgers and theater production programs. “I love finding early photos of faculty members whom I’ve come to know and adore. And it is fascinating to see how the campus buildings have evolved.” It is here where a complete collection of yearbooks is housed as well as personal correspondence from former headmasters, all providing key insights to the School throughout its long history. Some of the oldest treasures housed in the archives include an original print of St. Austin’s School (the School’s original name), financial accounting books dating from the early 1900s and H pictures from the opening of the Main Building in 1901. Should you have an historical Alumni are frequently the donors of items to our collection. Andrew Ahrens ’73, P’04 recently item that you are interested in contributed what is believed to be the first Admissions Office catalog. The collection is constantly donating, please contact Ann growing. Items the School is looking to obtain include sweaters, t-shirts, dance cards and drama Corkery at 860-435-5745 or programs, especially those from the 1950s. [email protected].

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Faculty Notes Class Notes Christmas holidays. He has had some tough illnesses and surgery but is still playing golf - “not as well as I’d like” - and hunting geese. Darrell Harvey Jay B. Smith ’78 shares: “My mother 1940 is sticking close to Little Compton, RI, these days and reports he sees Connie Smith passed away November 19, Class Agent: Gil Erskine 2011, at the age of 92. She was the long- Bill Maker from time to time when Bill is term and, I believe, only headmaster’s sec- 1941 in the Westport Harbor area. Darrell’s wife, Marie, died about two years ago. Talking retary under Rev. Edwin Ward. Upon her Class Agent: Tim Tyler Larry Schiffenhaus retirement in the mid 1980s, the sign at the about golf, stills plays entrance to the School was dedicated in her 1942 some and does a lot of photography. He and Betty have been on campus a number honor. She treasured her time at Salisbury Class Agent Needed and especially working for Mr. Ward for so of times watching a grandson who attended Dick many years. She worshiped the boys in each 1943 Salisbury play lacrosse. I haven’t seen Holt for a good many years - as I recall he and every class and spoiled them all as she Class Agent: Dick Westcott would her own.” The Alumni Office is saddened by the was at our 55th reunion. Dick is also retired Nattalie and Andrew Will welcomed news of Charles R. Clausen’s passing in No- and a widower and doesn’t venture too far a daughter, Gibson Tate Will, into their vember. For those who wish to reach out to from his home in Vermont. Otherwise, he family on December 27, 2011. Nattalie his family, please contact the Alumni Office. reports, “I’m pretty hardy.” I also spoke with John Steinmuller currently serves as director of campaign and who lives in Lighthouse stewardship and Andrew is dean of the fifth 1944 Point, FL, near Fort Lauderdale. John’s wife, Rachel, a prominent nurse in the form and associate director of admissions. Class Agent: Ken Wood area, passed away in December 2011. John 1945 and Rachel have three children and several Class Agent: Tom Harris grandchildren. Bob Breckinridge will be The Alumni Office is saddened by the in Hawaii while we are at Sarum. He is still news of Gordon M. Ferguson’s passing in a golfer and he and his wife, Nancy, recently March. For those who wish to reach out to celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Tony Davenport his family, please contact the Alumni Office. gave me a short biography; he started his career as a newspaper reporter 1946 and then switched briefly to television. He Class Agent Needed worked as a writer and editor for the State of Connecticut and still lives in Windsor, CT. 1947 I learned Tony attended Northwood School, Class Agent: David Sautter Lake Placid, NY, after leaving Salisbury - this As we get ready for our 65th reunion in school is known for developing ice hockey May, I’ve been able to reach well over half of and skiers, both professional and Olympians. John Whitton the class. The others have great messages on reported he has been on their answering machine. One fact stands campus twice the past year to watch football Gibson Tate Will, daughter of out - we have more new hips and knees than and lacrosse games. He is amazed how the Nattalie and Andrew Will any other class! Three of us have lost our campus has grown over the years. He lives wives in the last several years, two just this in Chappaqua, NY, and spends the winter - Lew Hall past year. To them we extend our sympa- lucky him - in Vero Beach, FL. , a thy. On the whole, we’re not doing too retired teacher, and his wife live in New York badly. I had wonderful conversations with City and spend summers in the Cooper- the Makers, Jack and Bill. I didn’t realize stown area. Opera has been a passion of his; Jack had received his MBA from Harvard. he still does some research of the singers’ He has been retired from Honeywell for lives and has published a couple of articles in a good many years where he was a project periodicals. Lew and his wife enjoy their two All Classes: manager on important aspects of the Viking grandchildren. Lew will be in Europe as we and B52 projects. His first wife died and he gather for our 65th. When I caught up with Connie Kronholm then married “a German girl named Helga.” in Old Lyme, CT, he and his wife were babysitting four-year-old Come gather on the Hilltop with They have twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He fondly remembers twins and a four-month-old baby. Together your Sarum brothers at making ice for the hockey team. The skiers they have 7 children and 14 grandchildren. “FOR THE BOYS” Weekend, would pack new snow and he would be Although he graduated from law school, he May 11-13, 2012. Register today at out all hours of the night hosing it down never practiced law and devoted his career www.salisburyschool/for-the-boys to create fresh ice. I caught up with Bill in to the insurance business. He remains active Massachusetts where he was spending the with one agency and has been working on

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the creation of an idea for a children’s book ment of $44,000,000 which allows the 1954 on the side. At our 60th reunion Dick Hale School to help accept students who require Class Agent: Hilary Woodhouse entertained us with stories of his childhood financial help. It has come a long way since in Salisbury and Lakeville - his dad was a we graduated 60 years ago. The weekend 1955 teacher at Hotchkiss. He hopes to make it was highlighted by the awarding of the Class Agent Needed to Salisbury in May. No question, he takes Salisbury Medal to Larry Pugh for his many the prize for physical fitness. Not only does years of contribution to Salisbury as a past 1956 he still have a large garden at his home in board member, donor of the Pugh House for Class Agent: Sam Sammis Maine, he lifts weights, runs, skis cross faculty housing & all around counsel to the Peter McFarlane passed away suddenly at country, and cuts and splits his own fire headmaster and Board of Trustees. Con- home June 29, 2011. He is survived by his wood. Modestly, he said, “I’m doing pretty gratulations Larry, none of your classmates wife Sheri, three children—Neil, Bruce and well.” As for your class agent, I continue to are surprised with your quiet success. I had Jill—and three grandchildren—Riley, Dylan do historical and genealogical research. I’m the opportunity to talk with many of our and Ryan. Peter died with full military still documenting those who emigrated in classmates prior to the reunion. Rich Haskel honors and a memorial service was held at the 19th century from the small German vil- had a family reunion planned with his Veterans Memorial Walk - Buchanan Park in lage of my grandfather to escape the poverty brother Merwin (Salisbury Class of 1949) Evergreen, CO. there. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve and their families so could not make the trip had any articles published, but I spoke at east. Kim Brown planned to join us but 1957 the dedication of their small museum three had a conflict come up. Charlie Berry and Class Agents: Brad Ketchum and Tony Hoag years ago and have been recognized by the Frank Platt could not join us. Colie Yeaw Brad Ketchum writes: It’s hard to believe village for my endeavors. The 65th comes wished that he could join us but had to drop that five years have flown by since our 50th only once in a lifetime. I hope you can make out. Bob Trowbridge was not able to travel reunion, but here we are—septuagenarians, it in May. to Salisbury so soon after his wife’s passing. one and all—headed for our 55th on May I was never able to reach Roy Meyers, Phil 11-13! If you were among the 11 who hit 1948 Annibali, Ed Goddard or Nick Luding- the Hilltop five years ago, you know the Class Agent: George Beavers ton. That means that there are only 13 of rewards of reconnecting as “knights of old”; The Class of 1948 was saddened by the our classmates still in contact with us out however, if you missed it, here’s another news of the passing of their dear classmate, of a graduating Class of 30. Please send me chance to catch up with Team ’57 and Jim Bates. They continue to send their any information about yourselves especially Sarum. Among those planning to be on condolences to Ellen, his spouse, and Jim’s those who have not responded to my phone hand are Cros and Sally Foster, who spend children, Jim ’75, Jerry ’82 and Jody. calls as we all would like to keep in contact. summers in Eagle, CO, and winters in Have a healthy and happy 2012. Scottsdale, AZ, thus “avoiding Arizona’s heat 1949 and Colorado’s snow.” Cros, who under- Class Agent: Merwin Haskel 1952 went double knee replacement in January, Class Agent Needed continues to be active in start-up businesses. 1950 His latest pursuit is a maker of homeopathic Class Agent: Rusty Peacock 1953 remedies whose products are sold through Class Agent: Ralph McDermid U.S. drug chains. Cros reports that he and 1951 Sally enjoy having their daughter and five Class Agent: Stan Pinover grandkids living near Eagle. “They’re a kick,” Stan Pinover writes: The Class of 1951 he reports. “I took her oldest to see Salisbury still has a band of hardy classmates. Larry as he is keen on the Naval Academy and is & Jean Pugh, Jim Stebbins, Laurie Pinover considering a PG on the Hilltop. The place & I journeyed to Salisbury School for our blew his mind. You can imagine how proud 60th reunion this past June. It was an exciting couple of days seeing firsthand the outstand- ing growth and development of Salisbury School as the premier male only preparatory school in New England. The physical plant Woody Rutter ’98 (Hon.) and John M. All Classes: is fantastic with the new Flood Athletic Emmett visit in Gloucester, VA, during Center, the Humanities & Science learning Christmas time. centers, the new boathouse, dormitories, Come gather on the Hilltop with faculty housing and updated Main Building. The Alumni Office is saddened by the news Only Payson and the Chapel, added years of William E. Appleyard’s passing in February your Sarum brothers at after our graduation, remain as they were. 2012. For those who wish to reach out to his “FOR THE BOYS” Weekend, Salisbury now has a strong national and family, please contact the Alumni Office. May 11-13, 2012. Register today at international following, greatly widening its www.salisburyschool/for-the-boys student body base. It now has an endow-

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I was showing Salisbury to him. It is truly to Boston and NYC often to visit kids and age I could have then set up my typing a magnificent campus and I urge all ’57s to the Adirondacks for family vacations. I’m table and acceded to your request, but my to come to reunion to see how much the busy on community and church boards, still second or third childhood beckoned, and I School has grown.” True to form, Tony and doing some consulting with non-profits, and joined some neighbors with a new Cooper Margaret Hoag, who live a stone’s throw keeping in shape by lap swimming four or Mini at a High Speed Autocross at the old from Main Building, did not hesitate to sign five days a week. Great family and kids, and Loring AFB, tucked up under the Canadian on as the Class’s official 55th Hospitality much to look forward to,” John adds. border, in my RENNtech modified E 63 Committee (details to follow). They’ve also Speaking about looking ahead, here’s to AMG supersedan. Yes, yes, I know, we’re achieved a first for ’57-having a grandson at our 55th, May 11-13! (Note from Brad: For now in our seventies, and I’m supposed to be Salisbury (Graham Turner, Class of 2015). an official “Class of 1957 Reunion” cap, just driving a Buick, but I just drove my car at our In late March, Tony headed for Abaco, send me some news (e-mail: [email protected] local road circuit in Florida this past winter, where he is a partner in the Delphi Club, or P.O. 68, Orono, ME 04473) and I’ll send passing a Shelby GT 500 Mustang at close a luxury lodge boasting the world’s finest you one free by return mail. Available only to to 140 mph, so I thought, I’ll be 71 by the bonefishing. “We hope to welcome mem- ’57, while supplies last. See you at reunion!) autocross, what’s the diff? The diff was cones bers of the Sarum community to the club The Alumni Office is saddened by the instead of corners, and I tended to lose my (delphi-bahamas.com),” he notes. “Even if news of John Kellam’s passing in June. For way. Luckily, someone entered a modified one doesn’t want to take on millions of un- those who wish to reach out to his family, Ford 150 pickup, so I didn’t come in last in educated bonefish, our cuisine, infinity pool, please contact the Alumni Office. my class, street modified. Anyway, the above white-sand beach, and reef diving provide explains why I didn’t get my report back to great mental floss.” 1958 you in time for the fall magazine. By next Early January found David and Susan Class Agent: Don Burkett year, I’ll be 72, and possibly more mature and Haffenreffer headed for Anguilla—for the John Sheldon writes: “I’m now living in able to get some tales to you about enjoying 19th time. “We take books and bathing the Denver metro area close to my daughter my rocker on our back porch, watching the suits,” says Haff, with a nod to the island’s and son-in-law, who live in the Rocky boats go by. I run into Ronny Waud on oc- “great restaurants and guaranteed sun.” As Mountain foothills. Its great being near her, casion as he and Corinna come down to visit for reunion, the class’s lifetime Providence but still get back to NJ as my son, Doug, friends in Hobe Sound, but aside from that, product is thumbs up-assuming that a still resides on the NJ shore, and I also catch meetings with old classmates are indeed a rar- “pending board retreat doesn’t conflict.” up with Don Burkett in NYC. Denver beats ity. Thanks to our esteemed president’s steady Joining the Northeast’s winter escapees, St. Louis, especially in the spring when I’d hand on the helm of our economy—I have Brad and Lillian Ketchum headed for Flor- be dodging several dreaded tornados. The a hunch he may well have been a submarine ida’s Middle Keys for a few weeks in March. one last spring that tore up the STL airport commander in a past life—I am retiring ear- Having retired as editor of Maine Times came within a mile of my home there. So, lier than planned, closing my gallery’s doors Magazine eight years ago, Brad still awaits in addition to being close to my daughter, to future shows and will try to find a new a turnaround in the Greater Bangor real having to deal with snow on occasion is far career writing my memoirs.” estate market, hoping to finally downsize better than the alternative! Still working full Alden Jenks writes: “Having managed to and move Down East this year. Assuming time from home for the St. Louis company I partially retire, I have been able to direct far relocation doesn’t interfere, Brad is counting started with 10 years ago which keeps me off more of my energy to the composition of on attending the 55th. the street and out of trouble!” music. The results have been mostly gratify- Among “maybes” for the event is Herb John Payson writes: “Although my ing. Find out more info at www.aldenjenks. Altman, who will be moving in May and e-mails do catch up with me, Don’s ar- com.” may be unable to match his grand ap- rived while I was in transit and embarking Dan Stroock writes: “Now that I am pearance at our 50th. Meanwhile, from on my final trustee/governor weekend at officially retired, I spend half the year at my Milwaukee, John Turner sends his regrets: the Skowhegan School of Painting and place in Colorado. I returned to Cambridge “Doubt that a reunion visit will be possible,” Sculpture, where they were honoring me for at the beginning of January and will be he says. “But, everything’s good here-we get my 36 years of service, including seven as teaching a course at MIT this spring. Once trustee chair. Normally I would have had one is no longer on the regular faculty, the time to respond after that, but we moved remuneration for teaching is infinitesimal. into a new short-term summer rental on the When I think back to my days at Salisbury, All Classes: coast of Maine that was the house from hell, what I remember best are two interestingly our experience culminating with a discovery related aspects of life on the Hilltop. First, the house was infected with toxic mold, and most poignantly, I recall my surprise at requiring a hasty retreat to another house for finding myself outside the New York liberal Come gather on the Hilltop with ten days, and no time to set up a temporary cocoon in which I had been raised. Like your Sarum brothers at writer’s retreat. Being a technical dinosaur, I most post-war Americans of my hyper- “FOR THE BOYS” Weekend, type on an IBM Wheelwriter, not a laptop, privileged ilk, I was adversity deprived. In May 11-13, 2012. Register today at so I decided to wait and play catch up after particular, I will never forget the image of www.salisburyschool/for-the-boys I finally arrived at my personal nirvana Mr. Langdon slapping the back of his neck, on Moosehead Lake, deep in the Maine squinting his eyes, overcoming his nasal woods. Now you would think that by my congestion, and seeking for us Peace of

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God, which passeth all understanding. The FAU in pre-Vet) or in high school (Ali at She is married to Joe Lyons, a Boston intervening years have exposed me to much Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills, MI). Ali expatriate (and Milton Academy and Co- which surpasses my understanding, but it will attend FSU next year and will join the lumbia graduate) working for the Citigroup has seldom been peace. Be that as it may, I Air National Guard while there. Victoria derivatives operation here. Now that we remain grateful to Salisbury for introducing will apply for vet school this fall. Vivi has have more time on our hands, we hope to me to the possibility that such peace exists a new horse and looks forward to another see more of Salisbury, and hopefully more of and should be sought.” competitive season of shows in American our classmates as the opportunity arises.” Don Burkett writes: “Not much Saddlebreds. She is retiring as treasurer of has changed (at our age, this is good). the Alabama Saddle Horse Association. 1961 Visited with John Payson and his wife, And will join me in my travels to my in- Class Agents: Jack Foley and Joanne, when they were in NYC this fall. tense delight...there are so many great cities George Hebard He still looks remarkably the same. He and to visit here in the SE and lots of friends to Joanne continue to split their time between party with! We long for more news from 1962 Maine and Florida. I also stay in touch our class! Come on guys -we are already Class Agents: Peter Barnett and with John Sheldon, Tom Hawley and Mr. close to the front of the magazine...surely Pompey Delafield Gardner. I continue to support my ever, self- you all have been up to something we need destructing Mets and go to 8 to 10 games to hear about!” 1963 per year. Semi-retirement is good; I’m still John E. Olson writes: “A busy update Class Agent: Virgil Shutze quite active...going to the gym 3 or 4 times on the adventures of the Olson family. Life a week. Glad to hear that a lot of our class is is very good way down here in Houston, 1964 still active. May God bless all of us!” especially as we phased down our energy Class Agent: John Moorhead hedge funds over the past year. I am now 1959 trading ‘friends and family’ positions, Class Agent: Stephen Parker without all of the regulatory headaches of public funds. My golf game may actually improve, although there are major doubters on that score. In the meantime, Linwood and I were in Europe last June for a lovely wedding in Paris; and then went off to Stuttgart to pick up a new Mercedes wagon at the factory. The savings were consider- able; and off we rode to Salzburg, Vienna and Prague via the autobahns. If you value J. Bryan Anthony shares a photo of his two your life, don’t stay in the ‘bullet’ lane on handsome grandsons Reed (2 1/2 years) Carter (5 months old). John Maher P’01, Tony Woodruff ’01 the autobahn! Back to Houston briefly, (Hon.), Helen Maher P’01 and Michael and then off to Carmel for August with Sylvester ’59, P’85 1965 our children and friends. Everybody needs Class Agents: Peter Brower and to be in Carmel in the summer; it is a 1960 Jim Dickerson marvelous place to beat the Texas summer Class Agent: Nick Von Baillou Bruce D. Cooper shares that after 41 heat. Linwood then flew off with her Nick Von Baillou: “I have joined the years in the financial industry retired on girlfriends to spend weeks up and down startup consulting venture of Schrudder December 30. “My home e-mail address the Mekong River, and all over Vietnam, Performance Group with two of the best will be [email protected].” Cambodia and Thailand. She came back guys from my 30+ years in the business. Our James F. Dickerson writes: “In my happy and in one piece! We are just finish- focus is to implement strategic performance business travels around the country this past ing up a major renovation to our carriage projects for major companies headquartered year, I had a good visit with Bruce Cooper house: new office, den, and guest bedroom. in North America (Europe and rest of world Whenever classmates show up in this neck as needed). I have one $2BB client in Mem- of the woods, they are very welcome. On phis and we have already achieved their best the children front, I am happy to report ever quarter for business performance! More All Classes: that Erik (Class of 1992) was married to are in the pipeline. I manage the southeast the lovely Lee Anne on February 11 in the region so that I don’t have to fly much and SMU Chapel in Dallas. He is a bond fund can reach most projects by car - that makes manager at the largest money management Come gather on the Hilltop with life nice! We are based at our farm near firm in Texas. Lee Anne is a radiologist your Sarum brothers at Birmingham for the winter which puts us in specializing in nuclear medicine in Dallas. “FOR THE BOYS” Weekend, the middle of the action. We miss Florida, Our daughter Kristen has been a litigation May 11-13, 2012. Register today at but not that much, and will return home attorney here in Houston, and now has a there for visits and breaks. Both my kids www.salisburyschool/for-the-boys higher quality life as an attorney recruiter. are in their final year of college (Victoria at

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at his office at the international money mar- to write down for her children the stories 1973 kets trading desk of Tradition Inc in NYC. he told her as a child. In collaboration with Class Agent: John Oler Bruce recently announced his retirement, Betchen Wolf, an extraordinary illustrator, and now will have more time with his seven they have created some whimsical stories. 1974 grandchildren. My wife Mary and I were in This is their newest adventure to help chil- Class Agents: Peter Clifford, Knut Rostad Maine last April, and had lunch with Jeff dren relax as children, while learning some and Jeff Wheeler and Leila Lozier. They drove up from their basic manners for life.’ It is available on-line Erik Sletteland reports: “Life has been home in Phippsburg, ME, to meet us in at both Barnes and Noble and Amazon.” busy as no doubt it must be for most of us. Camden, and we then visited their farm in Business is a challenge in this economy and it Warren, ME. What a beautiful spot. I also 1967 seems everyone, with the exception of the in- had a chance to meet with Mike Rafferty at Class Agent Needed stitutes of higher learning who have attached the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show in October. a vacuum to my bank account, is learning He is seeing some growth of his global yacht to do with less. Most important is that all brokerage business. All of The Class of ’65 Slettelands are healthy and relatively happy. was saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Our oldest son Sam is working for Verizon. Bates. He was a great teacher and mentor to Middle son Peter just left for Cape Town, our class. Those of us that attended our 45th South Africa to complete a semester abroad reunion in June 2010 recall Jim’s delight in from Bucknell where he is a junior, and Ben, seeing so many of his former students back our youngest, is finishing his senior year at at the Hilltop. It was always good to see Jim Bernards High and awaiting word from some Bates at our reunions. He will be missed, of those institutions to which I previously Ted Wachtmeister ’67 and wife Karen but never forgotten. We all remember his referred. Lighting a candle at your local house greeting: ‘Hi Ho gents!’” with son Erik ’95, daughter-in-law Christie and grandaughter Elina. of worship would be appreciated. My wife Suzan is well and substitute teaching when 1966 1968 she’s not hocking her candy or real estate.” Class Agents: Mel Campbell and John Tyler Class Agents: Bob Gunther and Ian McCurdy Peter Clifford had the pleasure of con- We are saddened to learn of the passing necting with Knut Rostad during a business of Paul Ruisi this past December. Per Mike 1969 trip to D.C. “Over dinner Knut brought me Zara ’66, Paul passed away suddenly on Class Agent: Tom Lincoln up-to-date on his great work as founder & December 18. president of the Institute for the Fiduciary John L. Tyler writes: “Ilga and I are 1970 Standard, an organization that is dedicated to becoming grandparents for sixth and seventh Class Agents: Chris Janelli and David Koncz ‘advocating the broad adoption of regulations time in 2012. We now have five grandsons, requiring that investment guidance be based so we thought some princesses would be 1971 on the best interests of clients and that advis- nice. Second, I have published a children’s Class Agent Needed ers disclose all material conflicts of interest.’ book, “Wassup Pup? Master Manfred’s The Institute sponsored an event called ‘The Thoughts on Life and Manners” Here is a 1972 John C. Bogle Legacy Forum’ in January at brief description from the back page: ‘How Class Agent: Ollie Scholle which such financial heavy weights as Paul do kids remember what they have been told? Ollie Scholle reports that he sees Robert Volcker, Arthur Levitt, John Biggs, Alan Make it funny and interesting. This book Manice ’72 often in the Boston area and Blinder, and William Donaldson among oth- does that using humorous rhymes, animals recently visitied Robert in his studio. Robert ers will participate in a panel discussion on and intriguing illustrations to get a child’s at- is an accomplished water color painter who ‘Restoring Investor Trust in Financial Markets: tention. All children need to learn manners. has had a number of shows over the years Does Jack Bogle (founder of Vanguard) offer a This will teach them. It will make you smile. including Newport, New York and Boston. prescription?’ I commend Knut for shining a Grandpa was asked by one of his daughters Ollie recommends that if any ’72 classmates light on this important topic.” are in Boston you should try to visit Robert at his studio on Newbury Street which is 1975 filled with great paintings by many artists Class Agent: Jim Bates All Classes: and samples of Robert’s work since he re- turned to painting in 1999. Bob reports that 1976 he has spoken with Sam Fleming who is the Class Agents: Bill Bushing and Steve Garfield Come gather on the Hilltop with managing director of news and program- Notes from Bill Bushing: Victor Scafati shares: “Now that sailing your Sarum brothers at ing in Boston for WBUR. Sam’s leadership at WBUR was recently highlighted when season is over, I am refocusing on leading “FOR THE BOYS” Weekend, he gave the acceptance speech on behalf of my software development group, currently May 11-13, 2012. Register today at WBUR when they were awarded the Edward focusing on a highly realistic SWAT training www.salisburyschool/for-the-boys R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award. system. I like the idea of people with guns being well trained! My position as captain

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on a busy volunteer fire/EMS department walking through their midst almost daily, I longer with us. I recently visited the 9/11 here in Wisconsin really soaks up every have certainly heard both sides and more. I’d Memorial in New York, and found the panel other free moment. The family is well—it’s turn this into an op ed piece, but I’m not sure with John Niven’s name on it. I’ve sent a been too long since I have visited Salisbury.” Sarum would print it! On a personal note, picture of the engraving of his name which Keith Kasper writes: “I am disappointed my son Otis is in his last year at Middlebury certainly caused me to pause for a few mo- that Henry Pitney’s son, Otis, a captain on College. He was the captain of the soccer ments. God Bless you John—we miss you!” the Middlebury College Soccer Team, will team this year, and was on teams that went be graduating next year so I will not be able to the NCAA elite 8 twice in his four-year to get together as frequently with Henry run. Those glory days (like Springsteen’s during the fall sports season anymore! By song) went by in the wink of an eye, though comparison my son Alex is driving his we enjoyed them to the max. While I am parents to distraction by going to a two-year disappointed this means fewer crazed trips to Chad Smith: “Greetings from the longest graduate program in Cairo, Egypt and send- New England, crashing in the Keith Kasper ‘Indian summer’ in Vermont! (Meaning no ing us brief e-mails (such as ’I am fine’ or hillside paradise in Richmond, VT, I am snow and lots of December golf!) Not much ’Don’t worry, I did not leave the classroom looking forward to seeing him and Fran in to report, just working, and time off devoted as there was too much tear gas in the streets D.C. —since they’ll be visiting Shaina Kasper to traveling—last April in London, and late this afternoon’) every time something bad who will probably be solving the world’s October in Barbados. At Bromley Moun- happens over there. He is enjoying every looming water crisis from, where else, D.C. tain, I see Jon Gottsegen, Salisbury’s Latin minute of the Arab spring and the start of (after she finishes her multi-country college instructor, almost every weekend, as well as democracy in Egypt. We, on the other hand, year studying with professors in places like Tom Ziegler ’78 occasionally.” have taken over all the worries for him and Eastern Turkey, Tanzania, New Zealand and, Bill Calfee: “We continue our adven- are concerned for him given the likely politi- I think, India). And, if she wants to start tures. Hoping to be in Panama by this time cal victory of the Muslim brotherhood and small, D.C. could also use help in the water next year...via Bahamas and Dominican the other Islamist parties in Egypt. This may department! My daughter is still loving Republic. Currently preparing to live in Fort be the beginning of the end for his favorite Brown, and contemplating taking a research Lauderdale, FL. Cheers and Happy New roof top beer garden in Cairo?” job this summer with the same prof who Year to all.” Henry Pitney shares: “We are still living trained her in GIS mapping and other things Bill Bushing: “Hi everyone. In De- and working in Washington D.C. I work a useful to the Blackstone River restoration cember I attended the Salisbury School Old stone’s throw from McPherson Square Park, project in Rhode Island. My wife is training Boys Night in New York. It was great catch- where General McPherson (killed in Atlanta for the D.C. Cherry Blossom 10K and then ing up with Bill Harris and Ed Kerbs, as in 1864) rides his horse in bronze perpetu- the Columbia Triathlon in May. I continue well as to see Senior Master Ralph Menconi. ity above the tent city that is occupy D.C. I as the deputy general counsel at Millennium I am still doing executive search with two wonder what he would think of the fog of Challenge Corporation, which works in poor friends that I previously worked with at protest, and if he would compare or contrast and emerging market countries around the Hyperion Software. It has been fascinating it to the fog of war in which he died. Some world, with my remarkable colleagues in the to attend some of the technology confer- in the camp look like their attire and habits legal department. All the best to ’76ers!” ences in New York recently and to see some hail from his era, beards and all, rather than Steve Garfieldwrites in: “On this, the of the start-up companies that are driving our own, but other than that facile compari- 10th Anniversary of 9/11, and the 35th growth in the technology industry there. son, would he dismiss them as a mob or see reunion of our class, it seemed appropriate We have decided, however, that it is time to merit in their effort. Living in D.C., and to honor one of our classmates who is no invest in some hipper clothes since most of the presenters tend to be about 27 and look like Johnny Depp. My son, David, and I spent Christmas at my brother Chris’s ’78 house in Hingham, MA, with his wife, Soon-Ae and six-year-old

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Come gather on the Hilltop with your Sarum brothers at “FOR THE BOYS” Weekend, May 11-13, 2012. Register today at www.salisburyschool/for-the-boys Bill Calfee ’76 with Lara and Isobel sailing in light winds off South Florida.

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daughter, Ashley. We played lots of paddle camps for a week here or there, and maybe in Westchester, NY, and being a beautiful tennis and enjoyed a long walk Christmas my golf game will show some life after it’s fall day, he suggested we take a drive up to day at a nature preserve on the shore in extended hibernation... who knows? My son Salisbury. It was a perfect fall day and I was Hingham. David is finishing his senior year Cory appears to have caught the educator really impressed by the changes made to the at Southern Methodist University in Dallas bug from his parents. After graduating in campus. That sports facility is very impres- where he is studying economics. My daugh- 2010 from Bates, he did an internship/fel- sive! My dad and I toured the campus and ter, Hillary, is currently attending classes at lows position here at Fessenden (teaching/ we happen to run into Mr. Menconi who in- New York University to finish her degree. coaching/living on a 9th grade dorm) and is vited us to lunch. Mr. Shortelle also joined She and I spent a few days in Vermont prior now a full-time faculty member at Hebron us and we spoke about those days long gone to Christmas hoping to do some skiing, Academy in Maine teaching Art, living in a by. I was totally impressed by their recall of but the weather did not cooperate. Instead dorm and coaching. Having grown up on that time period and they both look great. I we wandered around Woodstock and had a boarding school campus, he feels right at was very happy to see these two teachers still a great dinner at the Inn at Weathersfield. home in that world. He coached varsity there after all these years. Being on campus Hopefully the skiing in Vermont will football in the fall, but two of his greatest again and reading your notes has inspired improve soon! I look forward to seeing you athletic passions—wrestling and crew—un- me to commit to visiting Salisbury again guys again soon!” fortunately, are not offered at Hebron. He (soon) when some of you will be there for has wrestled since the 5th grade and was a a reunion. I look forward to meeting you two-year captain of the Bates crew team. again and catching up with you. I hope to He is getting valuable teaching experience see you there. BTW. Look me up if you’re now, but I’m sure someday he would love to in Miami, FL.” combine an art teaching position with those two sports. My younger son Scott is in the middle of his junior year at Williams Col- lege, and (to his mother’s dismay) continues to be a member of their varsity wrestling team. He is a double major in Math and The Men of 1976: Bill Bushing, Bill Harris Philosophy, but seems to be crossing over and Ed Kerbs into a lot of Computer Science classes as well. I’m not sure how he remains stand- Peter Sanderson writes in: “Best wishes ing after a typical day of what he juggles to the Class of ’76 in this new year. Life con- on his plate. He spent the summer doing tinues down mostly a familiar path for the some design work and alpha testing for a Sandersons... I am still the director of athlet- startup software company (now successfully Dwight Reynolds ’76 on a fall 2011 visit to ics and varsity basketball coach at the Fes- funded with venture capital and ready to campus. senden School in West Newton, MA, where launch) which amazingly has turned into an my wife Sue also works in the Admissions/ equity deal, a patent, as well as a standing Placement Office, and is the director of fi- offer to work for them this summer and in Rob LeRoy writes: “I want to first just nancial aid. I will, however, retire from being the future (post 2013 graduation). That’s reiterate how great it was to see all those the director of the day camp here at Fessen- somewhat comforting to have on the table who made it back for the reunion. You all den at the end of this summer. It is weird to in this economy, but I’m not sure where his seem happy, successful and surprisingly well use the word ‘retire’ in reference to anything, interests will ultimately lead him. adjusted. but after almost 30 years of holding down I look forward to catching up in person Very sad to hear about Carl Williams, both positions here at Fessenden, it is time with many of you in the near future.” although he seemed to have lived a quality to see what others in education actually do Dwight Reynolds writes: “It’s been life with few regrets (bringing me to the in the summer. I may work a few basketball great reading the updates submitted by my realization that, perhaps, I was a man of classmates. I, too, remember Mr. Williams letters?). I’m still laboring in the salt mine with fondness. I believe Peter Sanderson that is my criminal law practice and playing and I were both in the same Algebra class tennis when my balky wrist allows. In conclusion, while it was great to hear of All Classes: floundering away and being the kind man he was, Carl let us ‘pass’ his class. Thank all of your tales of malfeasance, I remind you you, Henry, for reminding me of one of that I was still the only carbon based life form my favorite English/Literature teachers, capable of getting Peter LeViness in trouble Come gather on the Hilltop with Mr. Guerra. I really ‘dug’ that existential with T.C. (although T.C. would not accept your Sarum brothers at stuff he taught us... I wonder if this had his confession claiming he was sure that I was “FOR THE BOYS” Weekend, any influence on me becoming a psycholo- responsible). Hope to see you all soon!” May 11-13, 2012. Register today at gist? Well guys, after 35 years, I managed a www.salisburyschool/for-the-boys visit to Hilltop (picture included as proof). This past October, I was visiting my dad

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1977 1985 Class Agents: John Coleman and Class Agents: Barry Durfee, Steve Godwin, Sandy Middendorf TJ Johnson, Jim Mullen and Bob Zabel Alumnus Peter Saliba, a member of the 1978 Class of 1985, was recently appointed to Class Agent: Chris Bushing the top leadership position at Tilton School in Tilton, NH. Peter, who will assume his 1979 duties as head of school this coming sum- Class Agent: Jamie Lineberger mer, will be the 26th head of Tilton School. Headmaster Chisholm Chandler comment- 1980 Oliver Dornheim ’83 and family with ed, “I have known Peter as a Salisbury alum- Class Agents: Greg Cutler, Mark Hess, Jamie Woody Rutter ’98 (Hon.) nus and as an independent school colleague Robinson and Ed Swibold for many years. He is a wonderful guy and perfectly suited for this role. We anticipate 1981 great success for him and for Tilton in the Class Agents: Chris Gorycki, Nick Lieder, 1983 years ahead.” Currently, Peter serves the Bill Pollard, Scott Root and Ted Sheridan Class Agent: Duncan Kennedy upper school director for Berwick Academy Woody Rutter ’98 (Hon.) writes: in South Berwick, ME. Prior to Berwick, 1982 “Oliver Dornheim ’83 and his wife Ania Peter was the assistant head of school at Sage Class Agents: Jerry Bates and Ted Smith (plus children May-Britt and Tilman) spent Hill School in Newport Beach, Calif. After Jonathan S. Bates: “I currently serve as a couple of days with me in Beaufort en graduating from Salisbury, Peter attended assistant head of Riverfield Country Day route to Florida. They live in Leverkusen, Middlebury College (BA) and Dartmouth School in Tulsa, OK. In August 2011, the Germany, and were on vacation. He was College (MA). Peter and his wife, Rachel, Board of Trustees announced my appoint- our second ASSIST student at Salisbury. have three children. Congratulations, Peter! ment as head of school beginning in the Really nice family.” summer of 2012. Obviously, my associa- 1986 tion with Salisbury has served me well in 1984 Class Agents: Hank Alexandre and independent school life. As I was going Class Agents: Clay Baldwin, Brad Root and Reed Johnston through the process with the Board of Charles Spofford Trustees, I contacted two friends from my Charles Spofford reports: “We recently days at Salisbury. Scott Kennedy is now the held our annual Sarum paddle tournament headmaster at Norfolk Collegiate School in at The Country Club in Brookline, MA. We Norfolk, VA and Chris Gorycki is now head had a good turnout, filling two courts with of school at Kent School in Chestertown, stellar play all day.” MD. It was fun to reconnect and their ad- The Alumni Office is saddened by the vice was very helpful. I have also had a visit news of Vernon A. Alper’s passing in Octo- from Ben DuPont thanks to a posting on ber. For those who wish to reach out to his Klaus Harry Martin, son of Nicholas Martin ’87 LinkedIn and have heard from Ian Ogilvie family, please contact the Alumni Office. who recently moved to Oklahoma. Both are 1987 doing very well.” Class Agent: Smith Kennedy Nicholas I. Martin shares: On January 3, 2012, Klaus Harry Martin was born. 1988 Class Agent: Matt Taylor

All Classes:

Come gather on the Hilltop with your Sarum brothers at “FOR THE BOYS” Weekend,

The 7th Annual Menconi Paddle Invitational: Pictured (L to R): Bill Smith May 11-13, 2012. Register today at ’88, Scudder Sinclair (Chip’s brother), Drew Williams ’88, Pres Stewart ’89, www.salisburyschool/for-the-boys Charles Spofford ’84, Chris Overbye ’86, Hank Alexandre ’86, Scott Mackey ’88 and Lansing Palmer ’85.

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1989 2000 Class Agent Needed Class Agents: Gunnar Heinrich and Jim Panczykowski 1990 Class Agents: Gerritt Graham and 2001 Chris Hefter Class Agents: Will Faison, Pete Gross, Jim Keogh, Jim Long, Dave Sandals, Cris 1991 Sigovitch and Parker Young Class Agents: Brady Knight and Dave Belardino got engaged in Novem- Ross McKenzie Camille Devine and Andy McCreath ’94 ber and getting married July 7. He is helping to grow his family’s Italian wine business. He 1992 Daniel K. Miles completed his Ph.D. at ran the NYC marathon for team continuum Class Agents: Kris Loomis and the University of Thessaloniki in Greece last for cancer patients this year, and lives down- Sasha Tcherevkoff spring. He is now living in Florida. town in New York City. Yuki Toyama writes: “I was just brows- Brodie Merrill is the athletic director ing through the school Web site and got 1995 and lacrosse coach at the Hill Academy in to know that I was included in the list of Class Agent: Chris Grinda Canada in addition to still playing profes- alumni ‘whereabouts.’ Just writing to let sional lacrosse. you know that I am doing great. After 1996 Peter Baiocco just got engaged and re- graduating from Salisbury, I had attended Class Agents: Chris Brislin, Holt Haynsworth cently became a partner at his firm Daversa college in Tokyo in my home country called and Tim McCaffrey Partners, an executive recruiting firm in the the International Christian University. After internet/tech industries based in Stamford, graduating in 1996, I joined a Japanese 1997 CT. He lives with his fiancé in Fairfield, CT trading and investment company called Class Agent: Fred Beck and travels to California, Boston and NYC Mitsui & Co., Ltd. where I still work. for business regularly. Although it is a Tokyo-based company, I am 1998 Congratulations to Dave Sandals and his currently on an assignment in Hong Kong, Class Agents: Drew Caprio and wife Eliza, who welcomed, baby boy, Shaw, and should be here for another two to three Jason Indelicato to their family. years before going back to Tokyo.” From Tom McHugh: “Things are going 1999 quite well for me these days. Living in 1993 Class Agents: David Friedman and Seattle, WA, with my dog Marley. I am Class Agent: Mike Anastasio David Greiner working at Amazon.com, living as simple a life as possible.” 1994 Class Agents: Josh Mandel and Alec Raday Andy McCreath was recently honored with Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award - the most prestigious award for Canadians under the age of 40 who are outstanding leaders in their chosen field and who are shaping the country’s future. Andy was married in April of 2011 to Camille Devine in Banff, Alberta.

All Classes:

Come gather on the Hilltop with your Sarum brothers at “FOR THE BOYS” Weekend, May 11-13, 2012. Register today at Woody Rutter ’98 (Hon.) enjoys an evening with three ASSIST alumni (Fountain Valley, Deer- www.salisburyschool/for-the-boys field and Salisbury) in Sofia Bulgaria. Dick Hall is second from the left (ASSIST Board Chair, former head of North Shore Country Day, International School of Brussels, and Washington International School). Doychin Doynov, Salisbury’s ASSIST scholar in 1997, is on the far right.

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Class Note Close-Up: Kyle Miller ’01

The Salisbury community sponsored a dress down day on Monday, February 13, 2012 and proceeds totaling over $3,000 were forwarded to Kyle Miller ’01to help aid him in his courageous fight against cancer. Read more about Kyle below in a letter sent to the Class of 2001 this past January.

Fellow Hilltoppers,

We are writing you to bring awareness about a Salisbury classmate of ours, Kyle Miller. After graduating from Salisbury, Kyle attended Cornell University and became the starting Salisbury boys (on dress down day) wish Kyle the best in his courageous fight. goaltender for the men’s lacrosse team on a full scholarship. Shortly into his sophomore season at Cornell, Kyle was diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma cancer in his shin. After intense che- motherapy and extensive surgeries replacing his knee and shin, Kyle successfully beat the cancer. Kyle defied his doctors odds of being able to walk again, and after two years, he could not only walk freely but he made it back on to the lacrosse field as the starting goaltender and helped Cornell win the first of what would be four Ivy League Lacrosse Championships. Kyle then went on to accomplish his lifelong goal of making the Canadian National Lacrosse Team in 2006, and played at the game’s highest level, in the World Lacrosse Championships. Kyle and his team won Gold for Canada in the championship game, an accomplishment that hadn’t been made by Canada in 28 years. Kyle has retired from the sport of lacrosse, but has dedicated his career and life to telling his story of passion, survival and triumph to audiences across the country. One of his first speeches was on the Hilltop at the Sixth Form Send-Off Dinner in 2007. It was a speech that no faculty members nor the members of the Class of 2007 have ever forgotten. However, after more than eight years of being cancer free, the sarcoma returned in October 2011, this time in Kyle’s lungs. Instructor in Mathematics Jeff Ruskin Kyle has already exceeded his lifetime limit of the original chemo treatment that helped and Director of Student Activities Rita Delgado show their support of Kyle. him beat the cancer the first time around. He has recently endured two separate, unsuccessful, chemo treatments and surgery is not a viable option at this time. Kyle currently searches for the drug/trial that we know is out there, and that will help him once again BEAT IT! But he could use our help. Kyle is a tremendous person and an even better friend which is why we feel the need to help bring awareness to his situation. We strongly encourage you to support Kyle in his battle: through his Web site at http://www.kylemiller35.com/expertise.html or by following him on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KyleMiller35 or on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/#!/kylemiller35 You never know where a connection will be made that could one day be the difference in one’s life. Salisbury School is not just an educational institution, it developed within us a bond for life for which we are all lucky enough to hold. Please take a moment to send Kyle your good wishes on his Web site. Show him our broth- erhood remains strong—he needs you now perhaps more than ever before.

Sincerely, Pete Gross ’01 and Brodie Merrill ’01

Class Agent Peter Gross ’01, shown with daughter Leila, has been instrumental in getting class- mates and friends to send Kyle good wishes via his blog and on Facebook.

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Brothers Pizza in Amenia, NY, and frequently with Ted Ahrens at Five Guys and enjoyed sees Chris Reid and Alexander Harney. talking about our time at Salisbury and his Johnny Mitchell is on the police force in summer wedding. Thomas Simmons is the 33rd precinct in New York City, serving living in NYC and Ryan Miklusak is doing the northern part of Manhattan. well coaching and working at Vermont Erik Olsen has been working in a stem Academy. We are all saddened by the news cell biology lab at the Cincinnati children’s of Carl William passing. We continue to hospital as he prepares for Medical School at send our condolences to Mrs. Williams and the University of Cincinnati. their children. We also want to continue to Willet Hossfeld is living in Washing- let Mrs. Corkery know that we think about ton, D.C. working for a medical software her often and send positive wishes. I hope company. you can make it back to the Hilltop for the Andrew Sylvester recently moved to “For The Boys” Weekend in May. It will be the West Coast after four years on the East a weekend to remember.” Coast. “I’ve recently moved to San Francisco Jeffrey D. Goldstein: “About 8 months for a new career opportunity in Silicon ago, I embarked on a new venture that has Shaw Sandals, son of David Sandals ’01 Valley and the chance to surf and ski in the brought me back to China. I am working same day.” for Outdoor Products, an American-based, 2002 Zander Tasch has continued coaching worldwide manufacturer and distributor of basketball in the college ranks, working this sporting goods (camping, hiking, fishing Class Agents: Toby Atkins, Bryan Bendjy past season for Dakota Wesleyan in South and hunting). We’re a leading supplier and Colin Griggs Dakota. “I’m a recruiting coordinator and (high end and low end) to retailers such as Colin R. Griggs has been named the have other duties like monitoring academic Walmart and REI and also do design and event coordinator at Hebron Academy in progress, film breakdown and scouting development for companies like Bass Pro, Maine, where he also serves as the head reports, too. I’m also taking classes for my Cabela’s and Body Glove. Based in Shenzhen, coach for the varsity girls’ soccer team. Un- Masters here on campus.” China, I’ve been assigned the responsibility der Colin’s guidance, this year’s squad won of creating, developing and enforcing the the league title for the first time since 2006. 2003 company’s social, environmental and supply Eugene Tang is shuffling between Class Agent Needed chain security initiatives within our 20 factory Hong Kong and Shanghai, China working Paxton Ramsdell: “I am still living in supply base. I was recently promoted and in real estate. Washington, D.C. and working for The am now also responsible for China sourcing Nick Jerolino is living in Cape Coral, Nature Conservancy’s Corporate Practices and price negotiations. Next year will bring FL, working on becoming a boat captain. group. I’ve been in touch with Nick Bower- me to Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt “If all goes well I will have my own charter man ’03, John Bates ’04 and Ben Schopp and Jordan. I keep in touch with Sean Zak, business in the next year or so.” ’04 as well as Tim Sinclair ’91 and Dan Chris Desloge and Wes Worthington (all Ben Netter is working for the Leukemia Mead over the past few months. I am hop- trouble makers!) and am glad to report they’re and Lymphoma Society’s “Team in Train- ing to get up in the winter for a visit and to all doing well. Sarum made a positive impact ing” program in Alexandria, VA, and just catch a game. My best to all.” on my life and I will forever be grateful.” ran a marathon in support of the organiza- tion. He is also getting married next year to 2005 his fiancé, Catherine. Class Agents: Stephen Brooks, Jake Fields, John Stefanopoulos is living in Tor- Blake Hollinger, Justin HoShue, Andrew rington, CT, and is the brains behind Future O’Donnell and Wells Ross Apps, a three-year-old company that special- izes in mobile and computer applications. He 2006 also helps out with the family restaurant Four Class Agent Needed Alic M. Kelso is a Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and is stationed at Camp All Classes: Raymond Cheng ’03 and Andrew McLach- Pendleton in California. He is in the 9th lan ’03 along with friends meet up at well- Communications Battalion as a communica- known, Shanghai-nese restaurant, Ding Tai tions officer. Fung in Hong Kong. Come gather on the Hilltop with 2007 your Sarum brothers at 2004 Class Agents: Luke Esselen and Class Agents: Ted Ahrens, Travis Clark and “FOR THE BOYS” Weekend, Patrick Powers Ned Corkery May 11-13, 2012. Register today at Ned Corkery ’04 (Hon.) writes: “A big www.salisburyschool/for-the-boys 2008 congratulations to Jonny Bates who recently Class Agent: Alex Holder got engaged. I was happy to have lunch

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2009 Class Agent: Stefan Merriam We want to hear from you! If you have news to share, please send it, and we’ll use it in Class Notes.

Guidelines: Include all relevant information, such as your class year.

Salisbury brothers came together last sum- • Please type or print clearly. mer to celebrate Nick Friedman’s 21st Birth- • We encourage you to send photographs (high resolution preferred) day (L to R): Drew King ’10, Chad Berger • E-mail: [email protected] ’10, John Guay ’09, Nick Friedman ’09 and • Fax: 860-435-5750, attention: Salisbury Magazine Riley Hansen ’09 • Mail: Salisbury Magazine Editor, Salisbury School, 251 Canaan Road, Salisbury, CT 06068 Hugh Osteen reports: Former Salisbury baseball teammates Sean White, Class of 2008, and Hugh Osteen, Class of 2009, are shown in March 2011 when their respective college teams were on a Spring training trip Name Class year in the Orlando, FL, area. White is a pitcher Spouse’s name for Dickinson (PA) College, and Osteen is a pitcher for the University of the South, Street address Sewanee, TN. Both were part of the historic City State Zip 2008 undefeated Salisbury Crimson Knights Home phone Work phone baseball team, and credit the great Coach Duane Estes for their continued success on E-mail address and off the field.

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Spring 2012 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 57 IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam

Carl Williams P’67, ’70, ’74

Beginning in 1963 and continuing for nearly 50 years of service, Carl Williams touched the lives of countless students and faculty colleagues. His roles included chair of the Mathematics Department (1963-1986), director of admissions (1965-1969), director of college placement (1969-1974) and assistant headmaster (1967-1979). In addi- tion, starting in 1964 and serving through the present day, he was a coach of the Salisbury School Alpine Ski Team. Headmaster Chisholm Chandler writes, “The legend of Carl Williams is known throughout New England, espe- cially on the ski slopes of Catamount, Butternut and other areas where independent school students race. Thankfully, his legacy will live on in our hearts and also in the many events named in his honor, including the Berkshire Ski League Carl Williams SL Championships. “On the Hilltop, Carl was the consummate schoolman. He worked hard to help boys become men of courage, dedication and integrity. Never was there a man more dedicated to students, their growth and their passions for the outdoors, especially ski racing. We are so proud of him and the glorious life he lived for 91 plus years. We are heart- broken at his passing, as he was a very special man and friend.” As a boy, Carl attended the former Lenox School as a member of the Class of 1939. He then attended Trinity Col- lege, graduating in 1943, and served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1947. Carl taught at both all-boys and coeducational schools before finding his “dream job” at Salisbury School. Recent- ly, he wrote about Salisbury, “It is really a ‘family school’ with close relationships shared among the entire communi- ty. It also is in a fantastic location, in a truly wonderful small town, in a very special, almost unspoiled corner of New England. I cannot think of any place I would rather live or any school I would rather be a part of. LUCKY US!” Carl also was passionate about the town of Salisbury. After his retirement, Carl was an important contributor in local politics, leading the Town’s Board of Finance for many years. He was a fixture of the Board of the Salisbury As- sociation. His voice and perspective were deeply respected by many, many local townsfolk. Carl is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Ibba” Williams, a former librarian at Salisbury School, and sons David ’67, Peter ’70 and Douglas ’74. A memorial service for Carl was held on campus on February 25.

58 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2012 HILLTOP HISTORY

From the Archives: A Test of Your Memory

By Geoffrey Rossano, Instructor in History and School Historian

The Salisbury School Archives contain an enormous collection of photographs documenting the Hilltop’s people, places and events. Some are carefully and accurately identified. Others represent a challenge. Here’s a challenge (actually several challenges!) for our readers, drawn from the period 1944 to 1974 (Well, that’s at least one hint). Try to provide as much information as possible: who, what, where, when? The answers will be posted on line at: www.salisburyschool.org/alumni/a-test-of-your-memory

1. We know the date, 1947. And we know the sport. But what team? Who is the coach? Can you identify the players?

3. Can you identify yourself? What’s going on? When?

2. This is a very solemn group. Who are they? What is their responsibility? When was this shot taken? Do the white bucks [right] give any help?

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4. What is this gathering? Who are the women? 5. Two Salisbury stalwarts. This should be an easy one. When did it take place? But when and where?

6. He was known to classmates and then students. He’s on the photo mural in the athletic center. Who is he and why is he standing behind the fence? And where was that fence?

7. They don’t have weekends like this anymore. What’s going on? When? Where was this photo taken?

60 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2012 ONE WEEKEND THREE CELEBRATIONS MAY 11-13, 2012 SALISBURY SCHOOL

Reunion Weekend—All Alumni, All Classes Spring Family Weekend “For The Boys” Campaign Kick-Off Including the World Premiere of “Salisbury Stories” A New Campaign Documentary Film Featuring Salisbury Boys

There is no charge for the “For The Boys” Weekend (exception: golf outing). It is Salisbury’s gift to alumni, parents and friends. Come back to the Hilltop, see the School “in action,” celebrate Salisbury’s successes and aspirations and join the excitement and momentum.

For information or to register visit: www.salisburyschool.org/for-the-boys

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Parents of Alumni: If this publication is addressed to your son and he no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please notify the Alumni Office of his new mailing address (860-435-5735 or [email protected]). Thank you!

SAVE THE DATES

May 11-13 “FOR THE BOYS” Weekend May 24 Sixth Form Dinner May 31 Class of 2012 Awards Ceremony June 1 Class of 2012 Graduation Day October 12-13 Parents Weekend