THE WAY of the HAWK in Pursuit of Excellence and Fair Play
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WINTER 2020 THE WAY OF THE HAWK In Pursuit of Excellence and Fair Play Winter 2020 Volume 40, No 1 p 4 p 28 p 32 FEATURE 4 The Way of the Hawk CAMPUS LIFE COMMUNITY IMPACT 24 Student Accomplishments 32 The Parents’ Association Connection 28 Arts 33 Sheffield Society Dinner 30 Athletics 34 Hawken Fund 36 Advancement 40 Alumni Center 42 Fair Play HEAD OF SCHOOL OFFICE ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT MARKETING DEPARTMENT Head of School Co-Directors of Advancement Director of Strategic Marketing D. Scott Looney Jeffrey M. Biggar ’68 Gina Zeman Walter Kathleen Z. Guzzi Chief Operating Officer Administrative Assistant, Stephanie A. Tolleson Director of Constituent Marketing Relations & Events Susan M. Daunch Executive Assistant Eleanor Hitchcock Anderson ’79 to the Head of School Editorial Director Emily R. Morton Database Manager Lisa A. Lentz Robin L. Baringer Graphic Designer Director of the Annual Fund Connie M. Moon Meg Boucher Photography Donor Relations Manager Jeffrey M. Biggar ’68 Lisa M. Brenner Dark Room Photography Jennifer Hartz Database Coordinator Billy Howard Jenn Jenkins Hannah Lewandoski Kevin Reeves Director of Alumni Engagement Ripcho Studio and Strategic Projects Tatiana Yudovina Bobby Mallett ’93 Administrative Assistant, Advancement Halle Shanker From the Desk of Charles P. Cooley Dear Hawken Community, Last summer Hawken lost a dear friend and devoted member of our community with the passing of Jack Sherwin ’53 — former Hawken parent, chair of Hawken’s Board of Trustees, and philanthropist not only for Hawken, but also for multiple other Cleveland institutions. Jack was a quintessential steward of Hawken’s mission and values, as evidenced by the tribute to him that we share with you in this issue of the Review. Jack was one of Hawken’s many champions, and he will be missed deeply by those of us who knew him and benefitted from his keen mind and big heart. There is no doubt that Jack would have been a loyal supporter of Hawken’s recent decision to advance in Hawken athletics. While Hawken is known in Ohio and beyond as a school that offers the finest in academics, the arts, and extracurricular activities like Speech and Debate and STEMM, it has been many years since we have invested in athletics. As a result, the quality of our athletics and wellness programming has not been commensurate with our other offerings. Thus, the Board of Trustees unanimously agrees that it is time to elevate athletics to a position of unparalleled excellence. This issue of the Review addresses the progress we have made and continue to make in this important area. We firmly believe that this investment will pay great dividends as we continue our mission of helping Hawken students build character, deepen intellect, and aspire to a higher plane of life. I am confident that after reading the feature article in this issue, you will agree. Sincerely, Charles P. Cooley Chair, Board of Trustees 2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Lauren B. Spilman Scott M. Beatty ’77 Leon W. Pryor ’92 Charles P. Cooley, Chair David Sylvan Brooke M. Buckley ’94 Randy F. Rizor ’70 Samuel P. Gerace, Vice Chair Dominic A. Visconsi, Jr. ’77 Kristie Taylor Burns ’89 Michael Rosskamm ’97 Blair K. Haas ‘72, Vice Chair Meredith Smith Weil ’85 F. David Coleman ’69 John C. Schirm ’01 Paul N. Harris, Vice Chair Sean M. Decatur ’86 Theodore Sedgwick ’66 Steven M. Ross ‘84, Vice Chair Life Trustees Dennis P. Fisco ’73 Paul C. Shiverick ’71 Alan D. Rosskamm, Vice Chair Jeffrey M. Biggar ’68 Paul Franklin ’02 John M. Shubert ’74 Andrew Ross, Treasurer Charles P. Bolton ’57 Jonathan W. Friedland ’86 Carl E. Smith ’74 Janice W. Hawwa, Secretary Robert W. Bruml ’72 Timothy M. George ’70 Bradley A. Stirn ’68 William E. Bruner II ’67 Adam M. Guren ’99 S. Tucker Taft ’70 Trustees David A. Daberko R. George “R.G.” Hawwa ’02 Himanshu S. Amin Whitney Evans ’51 Todd R. W. Horn ’73 Emeriti Visiting Committee Members Daniel Brown Leigh L. Fabens Caleb Hsieh ’94 Laura Rosenfeld Barnes ’84, Emerita Steven Dettelbach ’84 Sally L. Gries Wendy Morton Hudson ’86 Kathleen Bole ’77, Emerita Tamara Durn Doody ’85 K.P. Horsburgh, Jr. ’65 Daniel Hurwitz Rodger S. Rickard, Emeritus Dan F. Grajzl Peter A. Horvitz ’72 Charles N. Jordan, Jr. ’65 Kendra Howley G. Russell Lincoln ’64 Henri Pell Junod, Jr. ’59 School Community Representatives John LeMay William C. McCoy ’38 Blake C. Kleinman ’95 Jeffrey B. Milbourn ’94 Brinton C. Lincoln ’94 Anthoni Visconsi II ’71 William H. Lewis ’86 Alumni Association President James “Deej” Lincoln, Jr. ’91 P. Jeffrey Lucier Julie K. Mangini Visiting Committee David A. McCreery ’81 Nina Fazio Greenberg ’96 Summer Paris Jeffrey M. Biggar ’68, Chair Tom Murphy ’89 Parents’ Association President Natalie Ronayne Donald R. Allman ’70 Wynne Dusenbury Odell ’76 Lou Salza Todd A. Barrett ’83 Sarah Dorenkott Pearson ’06 Honoring the Memory of John “Jack” Sherwin ’53 In July last summer, Hawken lost a special friend when Hawken’s annual fund. Clara and Jack dedicated the former John “Jack” Sherwin ’53 passed away. Jack graduated from middle school football field in 1985 to his legendary coach Hawken’s 9th grade in 1953 and went on to Westminster Frank “Jack” Dimpsey who had such a major impact on School in Connecticut. He graduated from John Carroll Jack growing up. Jack was the 1992 recipient of the Carl N. University and then joined the US Coast Guard. Following Holmes Distinguished Alumni Award and was also a member his military service, he went to work for Diamond Shamrock of the Sheffield Society, Hawken’s planned giving recognition in Cleveland and later started his own venture capital firm. society. Following their generous gift to Hawken’s Centennial Jack was heavily involved in the community, both as a Campaign, Hawken dedicated the Sherwin Commons at philanthropist as well as serving on the boards of Hawken Lyndhurst to honor their lifetime support of the School. Jack (past chair and Life Trustee), Westminster School (past chair), and Clara have two sons who attended Hawken, John III ’83 John Carroll University, Cleveland Clinic, the Cleveland and Tyler ’89; and two daughters, Heather (who previously Foundation (past chair) and several corporate boards. worked in the Advancement Office) and Laura. Jack and his wife Clara are quadruple decade leaders for THE WAY OF THE HAWK It’s no secret that Hawken has been experiencing an unprecedented period of growth with the expansion of our campuses, renovation of our facilities, implementation of new programming, and increased enrollment. Our innovative approach to teaching and learning has drawn national attention; our robust arts and design programming In Pursuit of continues to evolve and thrive, and our STEMM and Speech and Debate students have received both regional and national accolades. But one crucial area, in spite of its proud legacy of success, has been Excellence and largely under-resourced in recent years: athletics. THE WAY OF THE HAWK Hawken can and should offer athletic experiences that match our academic standards. To that end, a task force was launched in 2018 under the direction of COO Stephanie Tolleson, Athletic Fair Play Director Jim Doyle, Trustee Bobby Mallett, and Upper School Human Performance Department Chair Patty Hace to develop a strategy for a comprehensive athletics, fitness, and wellness initiative that spans from early childhood through high school. The plan resonates with Hawken’s “whole child” approach, which demands that we tend to our students’ intellectual, character, physical, and emotional development. Our goal is to establish a developmentally progressive and integrated program as the foundation for lifelong wellness for all students — whether they excel in sports, in the classroom, on the debate stage, in a theatrical performance, or in any other area of interest. On the following pages, we highlight several focus areas of our strategic plan, including: • our commitment to the highest caliber coaching staff, • our shift to a modern mastery-based PE program now renamed Human Performance, • our investment in strength and conditioning resources, • our intentional integration of athletics and human performance programming, • our mindful transition from youth to middle school to high school sports, and • our creation of opportunities for students to engage in athletics outside the playing arena. While our goals include competing at the highest levels, the human performance and athletics work that is currently being developed and implemented is about much more than training varsity athletes and boasting winning records; it addresses the life-long health and well-being of every student. And, because the comprehensive health of our students and our school are both at stake here, this initiative supports and deepens the fulfillment of our mission; our Purpose, Promise, and Principles; and our commitment to Fair Play and the next generation. Scott Looney #11 Stephanie Tolleson Head of School Chief Operating Officer THE WAY OF THE HAWK In Pursuit of Excellence and Fair Play Purpose Forward-focused preparation for the real world through the development of character and intellect Core Values Responsibility, Perseverance, Respect, Commitment, Leadership, Sportsmanship, Resilience, Teamwork, Integrity Promise Hawken Athletics welcomes all students and provides opportunities to participate both inside and outside of the competitive arena. Athletics supports students as they navigate our complex world with self-confidence, determination, and purpose; embrace challenges with strategic preparation and the goals of mastery; and engage others with respect and integrity. Positioning Through the thoughtful fusion of world-class academic curricula and superior athletic programs, Hawken endeavors to develop its students holistically. Coupling the learning from both the classroom and the sports arena is vital to the enrichment of young people’s lives as each environment offers its own unique lessons.