THE MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2021

COMMUNITY MEMBER REFLECTIONS P. XX

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ST. MARKERS including Nick Sparrow ‘22 and Frances Hornbostel ‘21 took part in a Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics Massachusetts on March 20 on West Campus.

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VOLUME CIX | SUMMER 2021

Learn how Peter Kazickas ‘11 is living a life of consequence in Zimbabwe. FEATURES IN BRIEF ST. MARKERS

After a most unusual year, the Class of 2021 went out 20 in style. 5 8 38 WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ST. MARK’S We asked, and you responded. What makes our School so special? LESSON PLAN: INSIDE MY WORLD: THIS IS ME: 14 Antiracism in the St. Mark’s curriculum Books and biking with Eric Monheim Peter Kazickas’ Uncommon story PRIZE DAY WEEKEND Celebrating the Classes of 2020 and 2021. 7 12

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ST. MARK’S MAGAZINE

EDITOR CALEB COCHRAN

CREATIVE DIRECTION 40 2COMMUNIQUÉ MANAGING EDITOR KRISTEN WALSH CLASS NOTES: ASSOCIATE EDITOR Correspondence from fellow alums SANDRA LEVANDOWSKI, P '13

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS DEVLO MEDIA, JARED CHARNEY, DEPARTMENTS KATHLEEN DOOHER, SANDRA LEVANDOWSKI, P ‘13, BETH MICKALONIS, ADAM RICHINS, AL WILLIAMS

6 10 4 ON THE COVER HAND LETTERING BY SARAH 32 ACTION STEPS: LEADERSHIP CHANGE: FROM THE DESK OF: SAMPSON/2COMMUNIQUÉ; PHOTOGRAPHY BY New climate plan announced Moore named Board president John Warren on the challenges of COVID MICHAEL SEAMANS INDIVIDUAL 9 11 60 EXPRESSION CELEBRATE: CHATTER: THAT TIME WHEN: Three alumnae inspired by the arts. Three faculty reach 20-year milestone Megan Miantsoko ‘21 Favorite places and spaces

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LESSON PLAN Toward a More Inclusive Curriculum

Returning, Stronger During a typical year, summer is a time for teachers to take a break from school, but We have all been touched by COVID-19 Admirable student leadership focused While limitations caused by COVID- 2020 was not that kind of year. Instead, in one way or another, and the memories our attention on events in the larger world 19 remained in the spring, we also saw four faculty members from St. Mark’s of the pandemic will be with all of us for beyond our campus, especially import- harbingers that provide optimism about History and Social Sciences Department met years to come. The physical and mental ant in 2020–2021. During our February a more normal 2021-2022. Vaccination (virtually) to brainstorm effective ways to toll on everyone has been substantial, and Community and Equity Day, students led trends are encouraging. We have every create a more equitable learning environ- for those who lost loved ones and liveli- group conversations for peers and adults confidence that we will be allowed to ment for their students—specifically to help hoods to COVID, the toll is even greater. reflecting on the meaning of the phrase organize our classrooms in a manner that ensure that curriculum planning and faculty As I reflect upon that reality, I especially Black Lives Matter, analyzing biases that makes group interaction easier. intentions reflect “a decidedly antiracist appreciate the approach of our students can attach to gender identity, and asking Whether our students are heading to department in support of an antiracist to the 2020-2021 academic year. While the extent to which social media helps or college next year or returning to the full school,” according to History and English the word “resilience” has, perhaps, been harms a social movement. program we plan to resume in the fall, these teacher Rex (Dejai) Barnes. overused to characterize their approach to Students made School Meeting an St. Markers will be stronger because of the

the year, it is an apt descriptor. opportunity for learning and reflection admirable way they have met the chal- THE CONVERSATION AROUND THE TABLE—which Although spirits understandably too, with the Asian Students Association lenges of 2020-2021. St. Markers who are included Barnes, Adam Jewell (history flagged upon occasion, students were presenting a video documenting instances returning will, surely, be all the more ready, teacher and chair of the History determined to make the best of the situ- of recent violence against Asians, Asian because of this year’s experiences, to wel- Department), and history faculty members ation. Again and again I heard students Americans, and Pacific Islanders, and come new students, collaborating to build Rob Calagione and Dave Lyons— say, “this year is what we make it.” Indeed, Students 4 Sustainability providing sugges- that strong community which is a hallmark included self-reflection and accountability. our students’ strength of character showed tions for reducing your carbon footprint of our School. The group tackled issues like uprooting through. I cannot emphasize enough and making the case for urging govern- habits that could favor one group of the care and support provided by faculty ment leaders to impose carbon dividends. students over another and questioning the and staff, which was essential to keeping Informed by advice from student leaders, need to add or subtract certain readings student spirits positive and to ensuring the Dean’s Office organized conversations to provide ample time for a deep dive into extra attention to individuals at moments for reflection on the context and outcome JOHN C. WARREN ’74. ED.D. an issue.

of academic or emotional need. of the Derek Chauvin trial. HEAD OF SCHOOL (CONTINUED...)

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(CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE) Remote Student “We don’t just want to exclusively teach in general, and also what is their burgeon- white, presidential history, for example,” ing position in these really complicated Teaches CAD Barnes says. “It would be boring, for one, issues at St. Mark’s and beyond.” and it would do a disservice to the students, Barnes has found success by integrat- WHILE ATTENDING ST. MARK’S as a remote classmates could familiarize themselves as presidential history represents only one ing current events into his curriculum. student in 2020-2021, Zifan (Carl) with CAD over seven 2.5 hour sessions. narrative among a complex constellation of He kicked off the fall term, for exam- Guo ’22 decided to take on a teaching When COVID hit, Carl took his plan narratives informing U.S. history.” ple, with a section on the popularity of assignment of his own, instructing IV remote, teaching seven different sections Jewell adds, “To look at this nation American yard signs supporting various Formers on the use of Computer Aided of IV Formers. today—the past few elections, the Black movements or beliefs. Design (CAD) as part of the School’s “I faced a lot of challenges as I experi- SENIOR Lives Matter movement of last summer “The activity was an opportunity for experiential learning program. enced what it is like to be a teacher,” Carl to today, the January 6 insurrection on students to engage with ideas and ideol- NEW CLIMATE Carl’s interest in CAD began as a says, “such as adjusting the level of diffi- TEACHER the Capitol, the Derek Chauvin murder ogies literally and figuratively around our ACTION PLAN III Former, when he joined St. Mark’s culty so the material is less overwhelming MAKES trial—and combine that with what our school,” Barnes says of signs in neigh- FIRST Robotics competition team as a and making sure no one is distracted in Pathways Prefects and Black@SM have borhoods surrounding St. Mark’s. “Most ANNOUNCED winter sport. As a member of the team, breakout rooms. Different groups certainly HISTORY done and asked for, and what our AAPI importantly, it set the tone for this year as ON EARTH DAY, April 22, St. Mark’s School he sought to expand his knowledge base had different paces, and as the teacher, VETERAN ART TEACHER Barbara Putnam made [Asian American and Pacific Islander] one that would approach history as living announced the release of its new Climate by researching resources shared by the I had to adjust on the spot. I definitely St. Mark’s history in 2020-2021, becoming students are saying today, you can see the or lived—the idea that the historical disci- Action Plan. Titled “Lions Live Green,” greater FIRST robotics community online. feel more empathetic to my teachers after the first woman to hold the title of Senior sheer weight of history is upon us.” pline is not a litany of names and dates that the plan focuses on actions the School “I found an excellent forum called doing these seminars.” Teacher. Ms. Putnam just completed her occurred a long time ago. Rather, when is taking to combat climate change, Chief Delphi (chiefdelphi.com),” Carl feels that there is an even greater 42nd year on the St. Mark’s faculty and BUILDING ON A STRONG FOUNDATION handling and discussing texts, images, including lowering greenhouse gas emis- Carl says, “with numerous teams benefit to learning Computer Aided replaces Rick Umiker, who retired in 2020, Antiracism curriculum, both implicit and ideas, and events, I want my classes to sions, conserving resources, and inspiring discussing their obstacles and sharing Design, as CAD skills learned in high as the longest-serving current member of explicit, is not something new for the think about the ways in which these histor- students to become leaders of environ- their successful experiences with the school can have great implications beyond the St. Mark’s faculty. History and Social Sciences Department, ical phenomena remain with us today.” mental stewardship. community. I was fascinated by the high school. “Many mechanical engineers An internationally renowned artist, according to Jewell. But events like the Barnes also encourages meta-conver- As noted in the plan, the School has set mind-blowing amount of technical design with CAD for their careers,” he Ms. Putnam has held the William Wyatt murder of George Floyd added a level of sations with students on how they would a goal of reducing emissions by 10 percent information and became a regular visitor points out, “so this is a way for people to Barber Jr. Faculty Chair at St. Mark’s accountability and the need “to be more introduce an antiracist approach to the below 2015 levels by 2025 through a com- and contributor to the forum.” get a glimpse of what engineering can look since 1997. She teaches Advanced Art intentional and deliberate in what we did.” historical curriculum. “At the beginning bination of energy efficiency projects, green On the forum, Carl saw that top like beyond high school.” Carl Guo ‘22 History, Studio Art from beginner through One example: adding depth to two of the year, a student pointed out that, building design, and renewable energy. teams were designing their robots with advanced, drawing, painting, and printmak- required courses, The Global Seminar after assigning Howard Zinn’s reading of “What I am most proud of in regard CAD and then machining the parts ing. From 1986 through 2012, Ms. Putnam (TGS) and U.S. History. “They are sur- Christopher Columbus—a highly critical to our campus sustainability commitment based on their CAD, a process Carl chaired the St. Mark’s Art Department. veys; they by default lack depth in many perspective of the Columbian legacy— is that we are truly walking the walk,” found more efficient than the St. Mark’s “Ever since I began as Head of School areas. We have made an attempt this year Donald Trump warned parents that to says Sustainability Coordinator Lindsey team’s previous design and build process. in 2006, Barb Putnam has provided to work on that and add in areas we can use Zinn was tantamount to indoctri- Lohwater, a faculty member in the Science So in 2019, Carl taught himself CAD, me with wise counsel and important go deeper,” Jewell says. “It has not always nating students and inviting them to Department. “One of the most exciting, which helped him design and build a perspective,” says John C. Warren ’74. worked and it is an iterative process, but ‘hate’ America. Moments like these are tangible representations of this is the new drivetrain for robots that resulted in “Barb is such a splendid role model for the value within cannot be understated.” opportunities for discussion. As another residential facility (currently under con- the second-best season in the history of so many at St. Mark’s. Her commitment He notes specific changes to TGS, led student asked in class: ‘Is this really about struction), which is built to passive house St. Mark’s robotics. to our School, to our students and her by Shelly Killeen, Colleen Finnerty, and hate or even guilt, as Trump states? Are standards, contains all electric heating and But Carl sought to take things a step colleagues, and the extraordinary quality Laura Appell-Warren. “They really nailed we supposed to feel guilty about this her- cooling systems, and will be crowned with further. He had a big idea: to have the of her teaching are truly inspiring. Just as down the ideas of alterity, point of view itage?’ We keep returning to these tough a solar array providing over 60 percent of whole team proficient in CAD so that Barb learned the essence of what makes analysis, identity studies and in general questions over the course of the year; that building’s energy use.” they could design a whole robot—not St. Mark’s St. Mark’s from veteran teachers how to look at the world with openness they haunt our curriculum, and that’s a To read the full Climate Action just a drivetrain—on CAD. He originally when she started out, Barb is providing and empathy while also asking how do good thing.” Plan, visit www.stmarksschool.org/ planned to open a regular Saturday class that same insight to recent generations of these really young kids fit in in this world —KRISTEN WALSH campus-life/sustainability. so his teammates and other interested new teachers.”

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INSIDE MY WORLD 2 ENJOYING Tim Capenito Scott Dolesh Kinne McBride CLAIR THE RIDE RECEIVES Eric Monheim, Director of College Counseling HARVARD 5 MEDAL

FOR MANY ST. MARK’S STUDENTS, the journey DR. WALTER K. CLAIR ‘73 was to a successful college experience 4 recently named one begins in their III Form year, when they of three recipients are introduced to the Office of College of the 2021 Harvard Counseling, led by director Eric Monheim Medal, presented by since 2013. 6 Celebrating 20 Years the Harvard Alumni

Using a detailed, Form-based approach ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, Head of School John C. Warren ’74 formally recognized three Association (HAA). that includes St. Mark’s Saturdays courses new members of the St. Mark’s adult community for reaching the 20-year milestone for First awarded in 1981, the Harvard aimed to empower students to take service to the School. Medal is given to those who have control of their own eduations, Eric and At a socially distanced ceremony in the Faculty Room, Mr. Warren presented Tim demonstrated extraordinary service his team guide students through the entire Capenito, Scott Dolesh, and Kinne McBride with beautiful glass bowls commemorating to the university in a variety of areas, college process. Here, Eric provides a their 20 years at St. Mark’s. Framed photos of each were also unveiled. They will be hung including teaching, fundraising, glimpse of his office in the Main Building. along the corridor between the dining hall and the Hinkle Room, alongside the pictures leadership, innovation, administration, of other faculty and staff who have served St. Mark’s for 20 years or more. and volunteerism. Alumni, former faculty All three arrived on campus in the fall of 2001. Tim Capenito has been the plumber and staff, and members of organizations in the School’s Facilities Department for the past two decades. Scott Dolesh has been a connected with Harvard are eligible 1. “These small cups and few more nerve-wracking a pitcher are used for a experiences as a parent. member of the Mathematics Department during that time and has also coached athletic for consideration. traditional Chinese liquor I was fortunate enough called Baijiu. On the bottom to travel to Scotland a teams, including ice hockey and golf, at various levels. Another math teacher, Kinne “A deeply committed leader and of each individual cup is few years back to visit a replica of the Chinese colleges. The golf ball is McBride has worn many hats during her time at St. Mark’s. For the past several years she mentor, Walter Clair has strengthened Zodiac or Sheng Xiao. The a souvenir from the ‘Old set, as well as the ceramics Course’ at St. Andrews.” has been the School’s associate dean of academics and academic scheduler, and she also collaboration across Harvard’s schools and and drawing above, were gifts from former students.” 4. “I am a proud 1987 coaches crew. Congratulations to all! supported generations of students,” read graduate of the only 2. “The bike and the college I am aware of the HAA announcement. “Throughout book were gifts from a that is quite literally colleague. During my days surrounded by battlefields, his career, he has dedicated himself to off, I can often be found on Gettysburg College.” my bike roaming the area supporting students of color, including looking for smooth roads, 5. “The picture is of my wide shoulders, and hills. son Liam, St. Mark’s through his work with the nonprofit I love the challenge of a Class of 2016. He is also good climb. This summer, I responsible for the ceramics THANK YOU, SUE! mentoring program 100 Black Men plan to complete my fifth masterwork as well! The and sixth century rides. I miniature London bus was AFTER SERVING MORE THAN 30 YEARS in the Office of the Dean of Students, Sue LaFreniere of Middle Tennessee, which seeks to continue to be motivated a gift from an admission by a former colleague who representative at London retired from St. Mark’s following the 2020-2021 academic year. enhance educational and economic scoffed at my mention School of Economics.” of a century ride as I was “Sue has served countless St. Mark’s students, adults, and families over the years, opportunities for young Black men.” getting back into biking.” 6. “A number of the books featured here point to helping all of us with needs both large and small,” said Dean of Students David Dr. Clair, executive director of the 3. “The basketball, two key elements of our autographed by Villanova philosophy or approach Vachris. “Many of us are in disbelief Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute men’s coach Jay Wright as college counselor: the and by Josh Hart, now developmental nature of that Sue will not be on campus in the from 2015 until this year, and now a member of the New our work and our hope Orleans Pelicans, was to help students discover fall,” he continued, noting Sue’s “caring professor of clinical medicine at Vanderbilt sent to me by Josh as a paths that align with our thank you. Josh played mission as a school. Books nature, steadfastness, and collected University School of Medicine and vice with my older son Aidan like David Brooks’s The in high school, and I Road to Character, George institutional knowledge.” chair for diversity and inclusion in the had the opportunity to Anders’s You Can Do serve as Josh’s college Anything, and Bill Bennett The St. Mark’s community wishes Department of Medicine, received the counselor. The baseball is and Dave Evans’s Designing from a game my son Aidan Your Life also continue to Sue all the best in her retirement. St. Mark’s Distinguished Alumni Award pitched in high school. help frame our thinking as He was lucky enough to we plan for our St. Mark’s Thank you, Sue! in 2013. He was the Prize Day speaker pitch at Nationals Park in Saturdays ‘Preparing for the Washington, D.C. I’ve had Journey’ class.” in 2017.

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CHATTER Moore Named New WINTER PLAYS TAKE Board President THE (VIRTUAL) STAGE PEAK PERFORMER MEGAN MIANTSOKO ’21, a boarding student from the Bronx, New with many faculty members and “NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION,” as the well-known York, is a leader on and off the water, serving as a Monitor peers who were able to support MICHAEL B. MOORE ’80 is the new Alumni Executive Committee. proverb reminds us. And so, in an academic year in which for 2020-2021 in addition to earning a scholarship to row and encourage me as I navigated president of the St. Mark’s Board Michael served as chair of the the pandemic has taken so much away, the St. Mark’s crew at UMass Amherst for a women’s program that has won St. Mark’s. It has been very help- of Trustees, the School has External Relations Committee Theater Department doubled down on its presentation of the Atlantic-10 championship 16 times. ful for my growth and learning announced. and currently chairs the newly the annual Winter Play, with not one but two digital produc- “Megan is a highly competitive athlete who performs at how I can support others as a “Michael is the perfect choice established Board committee tions directed by Theater Director Chris Kent. her best when the stakes are greatest,” says St. Mark’s crew student leader on campus. to lead the St. Mark’s Board of on Antiracism: Community Dead Man’s Cell Phone and Eurydice, both by Sarah Lingoscope coach Caleb Corliss. “She is an observant, inclusive leader Trustees,” said Head of School and Equity. In recognition of Ruhl, were made available to the St. Mark’s community via Receives who pays attention to what her teammates need and chal- WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE John C. Warren ’74. “We are his service to the School and video from March 11 through March 14. Acclaim lenges them to improve every day.” CREW MEMORY? fortunate to go from strength to dedication to social justice “These plays were staged as much as possible as Lingoscope, an My favorite part of the season is strength, as Michael follows Alys in the broader community, interscholastic, multilingual recorded live scenes, most of them performed over Zoom online publication launched HOW DID YOU FIRST GET always competing at the NEIRA Reynders Scott ’85, P ’21, ’23, Michael received the School’s by Christine Ling ‘23 earlier with minimal editing,” Chris said. “These were then inter- this year, has received INVOLVED WITH ROWING? championship. The night before who has led the Board so well.” Distinguished Alumni Award. international acclaim, spliced with recorded cinematic moments that helped including a recent article in I started rowing my freshman our final race, we typically have Michael is a seasoned business Members of Michael’s the South China Morning to develop the mood and atmosphere which would Post, one of the most-read year at St. Mark’s. I didn’t know a team dinner which is a fun time and community leader, board family also have connections to English newspapers in Asia. normally be established through a set or lighting design. anything about the sport before to bond with everyone and men- member, keynote speaker, and St. Mark’s. His mother, Helen Lingoscope is a wholly We rehearsed the scenes as usual before creating a record- student-run online platform but was approached by Coach tally prepare for the day ahead. author. He is a thought leader Boulware Moore, served on the in which students learning ing window to capture the scenes. We also were able to turn foreign languages can [Liz] Cavanaugh, our former crew We are usually out at the boat- on brand strategy and consumer Board of Trustees and his sister, engage with each other our Black Box Theater into a sound stage and record almost and publish their work. coach, and she was able to con- house from early in the morning behavior, social justice, and Robin (Moore) Jenkins graduated The Lingoscope team all of our cinematic scenes in the space.” includes 17 students, and vince me to join the team. Over until the evening, but watching African American history. in 1989 and is a member of the the premier issue featured 18 language pieces in time, my love for the sport grew all of our boats race and make it He has been a tireless St. Mark’s Athletic Hall of Fame. eight languages—Chinese, English, French, German, and I decided to continue rowing. into finals makes it all worth it. advocate for St. Mark’s as well. Michael earned his A.B. in Greek, Italian, Latin, and Spanish—written by During the School’s 150th Political Science at Syracuse students from 10 different schools in four countries. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WHAT ADVICE DO YOU celebration, he was a featured University, and his M.B.A. at To read Lingoscope, visit THING ABOUT THE SPORT? HAVE FOR YOUNG speaker at the TEDx event. Duke University. He went on https://www.lingoscope.net/. I love how I am working hard for STUDENT-ATHLETES WHO Michael has served as a School to become founding president/ both myself and my boat. I am ARE CONSIDERING CREW? trustee since 2012 and prior CEO of the International African constantly pushing myself and Come into the sport with an to that was a member of the American Museum, and CEO of growing as an athlete to get faster open mind and a willingness Glory Foods, Inc. Michael is cur- times and move up to higher to push yourself. It can be rently the diversity and inclusion boats. At the same time, I am very demanding at times, yet officer at Blackbaud—the world’s able to train and compete with a there are so many rewards to leading software company pow- boat full of girls who are all work- “Since we aren’t allowed to be gained from the sport. I ering the social good community. wear shoes on the boat, ing and moving together to win. I usually wear my Crocs encourage all young student- Michael is the first person to since they are so easy to put on and take off.” athletes considering the sport to hold this position at Blackbaud. WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST be patient with themselves and Michael is married, the ABOUT ST. MARK’S? be persistent. father of four sons, and lives in One thing I will miss about —CALEB COCHRAN Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. St. Mark’s is the supportive com- munity. Through different sports teams, residential houses, and affinity groups, I have connected

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SPORTS ROUND-UP 13 14 15 16 17 NEXT LEVEL

NINETEEN MEMBERS of the Class of 2021 are committed to college and university athletic programs for the 2021-2022 academic year. Nine student- athletes will be suiting up for Division I programs, while 10 will be playing at the Division III level. Congratulations to all!

18 19 1. Trevor Neff, Holy Cross 8. Jake LaMalva, Hamilton College 15. Alicia Souliotis, University of California Berkeley 2. Robert Taylor, Wagner College 9. Will Lucy, Hobart and William Smith Colleges 16. Lauren Tolve, UMass Amherst 3. Christian Dwirantwi, Trinity College 10. Prince Nuamah, Colby College 17. Erin Murray, Hobart and William Smith Colleges 4. Kartik Donepudi, MIT 11. Jacob Silvester, Springfield College 18. Jake Oblak, Middlebury College 5. Megan Miantsoko, UMass Amherst 12. Bobby Bartlett, St. Lawrence University 19. Madison Michals, Boston University 6. Delaney Grace, Hamilton College 13. Jeremiah Ojeah, Kenyon College 7. Catie Summers, Brown University 14. Jackson Coutu, Providence College

12 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM RICHINS (EXCEPT 3, 13,19) ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 13 A most extraordinary 2020-2021 academic year at St. Mark’s concluded in festive fashion with the 156th Prize Day Exercises on Sunday, May 30, wrapping up a weekend that also included a special diploma ceremony for the Class of 2020 as well as Baccalaureate on Saturday, May 29. At left, snapping a photo at the Class of 2020 diploma Prize ceremony. Below, Class of 2021 graduates line up Day for the Prize Day ceremony. Weekend

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Alexander Sumner '20

David Lyons

Art teacher Aggie Belt with Jack Griffin '20

CLASS OF 2020 Almost a full year after graduating from St. Mark’s, members of the Class of 2020 returned to Southborough to receive their diplomas. History teacher David Lyons, P’14, ’16, ’20, ’22 and Head Monitors Ashley Battiata ’20 and Alexander Sumner ’20 spoke to the class before Head of School John C. Warren ’74 presented the diplomas. Tarah Breed ’00, a trustee and president of the Alumni Executive Committee, then officially welcomed the class to the Alumni Association.

16 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 17 CLASS OF 2021 Steady rain and brisk temperatures couldn’t dampen the spirits of a resilient Class of 2021 on Prize Day, as 103 VI Form students graduated on Belmont Field. Nicholas Braun ’06 of HBO’s Succession presented the keynote address, while Jake Oblak ’21 gave the valedictory 1. Alys Reynders Scott ‘85, 1 2 3 4 P ‘21, ‘23 address. Beining “Cathy” Zhou was the 2. Nicholas Braun ‘06 recipient of this year’s Founder’s Medal. 3. Valedictorian Jake For a full list of prize winners, visit Oblak ‘21 https://stmarksschool.today/2021. 4. Head Chaplain Barbara Talcott, P ‘15

Mr. Warren with Tommy Flathers ‘21

18 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 19 When the next history book on St. Mark’s is written, the 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 academic years will almost certainly warrant their own chapter. From the COVID-19 pandemic to a social justice uprising brought about by years of systemic racism, the 12 months spanning March 2020 to March 2021, in particular, will “ St. Mark’s gave me the opportunities and support to explore any and all almost certainly go down as one of the most challenging of my passions. Every minute on campus was spent on some new stretches in the history of the School. adventure that I did not think would be possible in high school.” This spring, with a COVID vaccine finally a reality and —JACK GRIFFIN ’20 thoughts of a return to a somewhat “normal” St. Mark’s “The School provided in the not-too-distant future beginning to take shape, we me some valuable lessons and secrets on asked members our community—students, faculty and staff how to be relatively successful at this thing members, alumni, parents, and friends—to tell us why they called life…” love it here. Here’s what you said. —EVAN EUSTIS ’83

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20 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 21 “ What ’s not to love? One of many things we love, as parents, is the “ The warm kindness of the community.” —SARAH MCCANN, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT very responsible atmosphere, “ I love that in over combined with a certain casualness 10-plus years of that enables high school aged working here, I’ve developed meaningful children to be real and to flourish.” friendships with —LIZA JONES, faculty, staff, alumni, PARENT and parents that will “ We love the St Mark’s community! last a lifetime and that Students are energetic, proactive, hardworking, and they are demonstrating the work I do helps serious responsibilities on both school and social affairs! Teachers and staff members the School educate are kind and caring, with different styles they importantly offer inspirations beyond the next generation knowledge in textbooks.” of students who will —STELLA XIE, PARENT go out in the world to make it a better place.”

—STEPHANIE KATZ, “ It is well-meaning, curious, brave DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS and humble. It is centered.”

—BARBARA TALCOTT, HEAD CHAPLAIN

“I am grateful that St. Mark’s —STEVEN ZHANG, has been a place that honestly III FORM wants what is best for the “The small community students and the extended “ The small environment that is very diverse at St. Mark’s provided community. I can feel the big William with the and intimate.” feeling of a safe, heart and sincere intentions, caring community of —AMBER LEE, acceptance, where he for this I am grateful.” III FORM was able to grow and blossom as an individual. —AGGIE BELT, We wish he could stay “The way people ARTS DEPARTMENT one more year!” AND PARENT —LISA LUCY, say ‘hi’ to each PARENT other every “ I love that St. Mark’s accepts all “ I love that every member of different people and religions.” time they see the St. Mark’s community —MARI CARTAGENOVA, PARENT each other in genuinely cares about the students as a parent would. the hallways.” —LILY WANG LUO, The faculty and administration VI FORM challenge our children, and “ W arm community, very help them grow as scholars “I love the energy that St. Markers provide to supportive environment, and people. They keep the caring teachers and staff students at the forefront of motivate me to do my best.” and happy students.” —HANSON HUANG, everything they do.” III FORM —AZITA AND SHARIAR MOTAKEF, —JOANNE BUTTERFIELD, PARENTS PARENT

22 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 PHOTOGRAPH BY ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 23 “The community and education offered by St. Mark’s paired with the opportunity to be independent, pre-college, was a growth experience that will forever be with me.”

—LYNNE MADDEN MCDONOUGH ’83

“ Of course I love the fact that my child has blossomed into a driven, passionate learner, athlete and caring human being—a clear result from the St. Mark’s I LOVE THAT WE ARE FAMILY community she has I remember coming home from work in the fall of 2007, a few months after I been immersed in. started working at St. Mark’s, and saying to my husband, Chris: “I love it here. I also love the balance This is where I want to stay. This is where I want to raise our family. This is home.” between tradition He looked at me, shook his head and laughed. “Elise, you have worked (i.e Groton week) here for less than three months,” he said. “How can you possibly know this?” and innovation he asked. “Chris, just wait until you meet the students, the faculty, the staff. (i.e Lion Term).” There is something different about this school—just wait, you will feel it too,” I —HILARY ELKINS, PARENT responded. He gave me a wry smile, shook his head again and said: “We’ll see.” Shortly before Thanksgiving that same year Chris looked at me and remarked: “I get it Elise, you are right. This place is different. I can see why you love it so much.” That fall, Chris had a chance to attend St. Mark’s sporting events with me on the weekends, he joined me for dinner in the dining hall several nights a week “ T o me the best part and he helped me welcome my advisees at our apartment in Pine/Oak for about St. Mark’s is its dinner a few times that fall. He saw how genuine everyone was and he noticed amazing people— how everyone said hello and held the door as we walked around campus. St. Mark’s is a place where we all work hard, play hard, and most importantly, treat the students, faculty, one another with kindness. staff, everyone! During my first four years at St. Mark’s, my three children were born. I will People here are kind never forget walking into the dining hall many evenings with Emily, age 3, Erik, and genuine, talented age 21 months, and Christopher (a few weeks old), while Chris was stuck in the lab finishing up his PhD, and immediately three to four St. Markers would run

“In chapel, my favorite and passionate. This up to me, grab Emily and Erik, help them get their food and get them situated part is to hear VI Formers reflect on their is my first year here in their high chairs. When they spilled their milk (which they did every night) lives, dreams, and unique identities—it is a sacred different St. Markers would quickly come over to help us clean up and, at the gift to hear so many but I already feel different voices and end of dinner, another group of St. Markers would take Emily and Erik outside perspectives on what it so welcome and means to be human.” to play for a bit in the VI Form quad so I could eat a few bites in relative peace

—REV. KATIE SOLTER, integrated into before taking the three kids home for tubs and bed. ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN the community.” This community has meant so much to me and to my family. I love that we all care about one another, I love that we are a family, I love that character, —DOWNING BRAY KRESS, MODERN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT kindness and cooperation are omnipresent. I love St. Mark’s.

—ELISE MORGAN, DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

24 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 PHOTOGRAPH BY ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 25 “ What I love the most about “The teachers and staff connect with the “ Our passionate and committed faculty; students at a level that brings out the St. Mark’s are the faculty members, best in them; challenging them and at the it’s an amazing place for faculty kids to same time surprisingly them at their own Health Services nurses, and FLIK potential in a safe environment.” “ I love all of the grow up; our deep commitment to our staff. These people make my life at —UMRAZ SYED, values of perspective-taking, empathy, PARENT opportunities St. Mark’s easier by providing me that I have been respect, understanding and welcoming with food, knowledge, and making “Great challenging of differences.” sure that my health is good.” provided as well as —SAMANTHA BRENNAN, ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL —CHARLENE MURIMA, academics.” AND DEAN OF FACULTY IV FORM how understanding —BENJAMIN MARKLE, III FORM all of the faculty is.”

—LARYSSA BARBOSA, “I love warm, sunny days when V FORM the students are all outside enjoying the warmth and each “The teachers and curriculum at St. Mark’s other’s company in the athletic have really helped my daughter re-engage with learning. I haven’t seen quad and the VI Form quad. her enjoy school this much —AMY FREDERICK, in years! I also appreciate That is when you see the joy and PARENT the culture at St. Mark’s, and its focus on diversity and spirituality.” playfulness of the students!” “ The care from teachers about —ILDI MORRIS, —LAURA APPELL-WARREN, personal success and their PARENT DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP commitment to ensure we have the resources and tools to pursue what we verbalize passions about. “ Incredible masters, Stan Shepherd I have been getting really into the production side of the songs I in music. Great classmates. compose and write the lyrics for and Mr. Eslick has spent his time helping Many successes.” me work the software I use, Logic. He has also lent me materials I need —HENRY WINSOR, ’55-’56 like speakers, a microphone, and an “My advisees! I love audio interface so I can pursue this out of school passion to the best quality I can right now. That kind of watching them grow personal encouragement and help —KATELYN YANG, does not happen at every school! III FORM And I am so grateful.” and mature over —FRANCES HORNBOSTEL, “ My teachers and advisor are most helpful VI FORM four years of high and understanding in helping me navi- “ St. Mark’s was a great foundation on which to build my gate remote learning. They have coped education. It was new, different, and difficult at times school. They take living so far from home. But there I was able to explore, with challenges regarding teaching very try new things successfully and not so successfully (ice hockey rings a bell) and learn from those experiences. on new challenges, well, and I deeply appreciate how they are I look back and appreciate what that school gave me.” able to adapt adroitly. My classmates are —DR. CARTER GRAY ’91 try different sports, “I have never worked also amazing—most of us care about our struggle, and with a greater group of studies and are very kind to each other. I love the atmosphere even when I am “ I love the atmosphere of change in the most St. Mark’s and how kind/ colleagues who have not physically on campus.” welcoming the faculty and students are.” “The students, faculty, incredible ways. My supported me both —YUNXUAN CHEN, III FORM —JASMINE JAMES, and staff I’ve grown III FORM favorite part of my professionally and close with.” personally. St. Mark’s —BETHANY BATISTA, job at St. Mark’s is “The hospitality of VI FORM has been the perfect "FLIK does a wonderful supporting them job at creating a variety the teachers and the place to begin my of offerings." and cheering them -RON BOSTON, other students.” “...Last night two of my children who are A.V. TECHNICIAN second career.” —DREW VO, at home taking online classes shared how III FORM much they love their St. Mark’s teachers. on throughout all —JENIENE MATTHEWS, St. Mark’s teachers are caring, supportive, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT “The faculty are simultaneously and interested in their students. They play an integral part in each student’s life— their adventures.” creating a safe space for these children to brilliant, inspirational, and warm.” grow into adults.” —VERONICA BARILA, SCHOOL COUNSELOR —PAULA AND JOHN HORNBOSTEL, —DIANA DOTSON, PARENTS PARENT

26 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 PHOTOGRAPH BY ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 27 “The cross-country community. From the “ The robotics team.” “I love St. Marks because —CARL GUO, day my son arrived on it provided me an V FORM campus he has been opportunity to flourish. welcomed into this special I was able to meet young community. They piled into people from all over the world, live and enjoy a his dorm room when we beautiful campus and were unpacking and have take advantage of all the carried him through his travel and engagement two years at St. Mark’s with opportunities my unrivaled friendship, love enrollment afforded me.” and support. Headed by —HAWA LASSANAH ’97 Mr. Lyons, this community is one of the things we love most about St. Mark’s.” —ALEXANDRA ROME, PARENT

—KEYAO XIA, III FORM

“ We love the experiential learning programs

-CATIE SUMMERS, “ Many , many reasons, that allow students the VI FORM especially tennis and opportunity to become musical memories.” global citizens and —ERIC MOORE ’52 contribute to the world “ I really love the environment in Coolidge. The way everyone supports and encourages one another is such an amazing thing to see. Also, everyone makes the most out of these around St. Mark’s.” workouts and commits to improving.” “ David Lyons and SMXC.” “ We love that St. Mark’s —MICHAEL PELLINI, —EVE ELKINS, PARENT —JOSHUA BERGERS, “ Sunsets and XC races on West Campus.” has offered our son multiple VI FORM V FORM —PRINCESS ALEXANDER, V FORM travel opportunities.” —GREGORY MATTHEWS, PARENT

28 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 PHOTOGRAPH BY ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 29 “The overall sense “ I love how independent of freedom and self the school allows us to ownership given to be and the freedom that we have.” students daily.” —VICTORIA MERLO, —HARLAN JACKSON, III FORM IV FORM

—WILDER BELLAMY ’70

“I belonged to a wonderful class full of lifelong friends. We were taught by a great faculty.” —MICHAEL CARTER ’45

“I love St. Mark’s because it challenged me academically, prepared me for studying on my own in college (Pavlovian bell went off at 7:30 every night), while also feeding my soul “ I love St. Mark’s because it gave through chapel. I found a group of friends and also faculty who treated me like family.” me a strong community of —LOUISE KAY CHILDS WOODSIDE ’87 intellectually curious and driven individuals, many of whom I still consider lifelong friends.”

—KEELY DION ’17

“ Many reasons but mainly the liberal arts education, the classmates, and its

—SARAH ENTERLINE, willingness to see DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH “The friendships formed there during me through thick my ‘difficult’ teen years are among the and thin.” most important in my life!” “ I remember smelling burning leaves and the —CROSBY (JC) BROWN ’75 feel of the turf on the football fields in the —BRUCE FORBES ’80 autumn. I appreciate the values the school espoused and the kindness of the staff.” “Lifelong friends that go from —DAVID DICICCO ’59 classmates to godmothers!”

—CECILY GEORGE ’06

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Chauncey Pratt Boothby ’02, Lucy Grogan Edwards ’05, and Sally King BY KRISTEN WALSH McBride ’03 have each carved different niches in the art world: Boothby as interior designer and owner of Chauncey Boothby Interiors; Edwards as vice president and jewelry director at Grogan & Company; and McBride as an illustrator and founder of The Letter Nest. Together, they share common threads. Childhood exposure to the arts. A medium that spoke to them. And inspirational ‘art moments’ in St. Mark’s classes with Art Department Teacher Barbara Putnam. The three women reunited as panel presenters at an Alumni Executive Committee-sponsored event in January 2020: “Art & Design in the Instagram Age.” Following is a glimpse into their abstract worlds.

Sally King McBride ‘03 launched The Letter Nest in 2019.

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SALLY KING MCBRIDE ’03 looks natural as she Among her work: landscapes, house combines her rich background in the arts, sits in her New York City apartment, portraits, wedding invitations, birth including over 10 years working at the dipping her brush back-and-forth from announcements, and alphabet paintings Metropolitan Museum of Art. a colorful palette of paints to a mason jar for children. The latter—born when she Making art is what McBride calls “a full of water. The intent of her watercolor wanted to create unique gifts for friends natural impulse.” She vividly remembers illustration is simple: “Joy.” and family who were having babies— her early childhood drawings: renderings “My process is driven by making art became a niche business in 2019, when of staged choreography including “elab- for others,” McBride says. “My ideas are McBride launched The Letter Nest. She orate drawings of ballerinas in their final clearer and my expression more effective offers a series of watercolor alphabet and pose” that reflected her love for dance and when there’s an intended client in mind.” letter prints, each with a level of detail that musical theater. “It was always art tied to dance or art tied to music,” McBride recalls. “I loved connecting one discipline to another.” “I try to approach Instagram as a just an extension of But the idea of becoming a career artist developed at St. Mark’s. “Barb Putnam my creative activity, and striking a balance between the put a brush in my hand, and I took to it. practical and the personal.” —SALLY KING MCBRIDE ’03 Watercolor came more naturally to me than any of the other mediums that we had been using. I liked the immediacy of it; the fact that you get one shot.” She painted “obsessively,” even com- pleting a rendering of the entire St. Mark’s campus. Her first professional commission came during her IV Form year: a portrait of her advisor’s home. “Having that validation as a very young person gave me confidence that I could sell my artwork—it set me on a more formal path,” says McBride. Today, she is a successful business- LUCY ON THE ROAD woman in the art world. “Letting my

artwork stand on its own and speak for LUCY GROGAN EDWARDS ’05 jokes that she inher- way,” Edwards recalls. “Pieces would itself has been the most rewarding part of ited an “art history gene,” but she may come and go from the house—a new the experience.” be right. Her parents met while working rug or a painting or a piece of furniture The mother of two young sons, at Sotheby’s auction house in New York would appear.” McBride has received recognition from City and later opened their own auction And Edwards took note. “As soon as I Eva Chen, Instagram’s director of fash- house, Grogan & Company, in Boston. could walk and talk, I would ask about the ion partnerships, writer and actress Jill Edwards is vice president and jewelry new additions. I had an eye and an affinity Kargman, and lifestyle blogger (and director of that family business and makes for art, but I never really associated it with daughter of actress Susan Sarandon) Eva appearances on the popular PBS TV show a career. It was just part of my childhood.” Amurri. But McBride remains humble. Antiques Roadshow. At St. Mark’s, she got approval as a Lucy Grogan Edwards ‘05 “What really moves the needle is new “Growing up, there was little divide V Former to take Putnam’s AP Art joined Grogan & Company in 2013 and established the customers discovering my work,” she says. between work and home, but in a good History class. Though it was humbling firm’s jewelry department.

34 ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 PHOTOGRAPH ON PREVIOUS PAGE BY EILEEN MENY; PHOTOGRAPH BY JENNIFER LAVELLE ST. MARK’S | SUMMER 2021 35 “ I like to use Instagram INTERIOR INSPIRATION as a platform to

demystify the auction CHAUNCEY PRATT BOOTHBY ’02 was 11 years old and old; it is more livable and less like world for my peers. The when her parents gave her the go-ahead to a showroom.” redesign her bedroom. The ceiling popped But they aren’t the only ones taking internet has proved in a bright blue. An outdoor lantern lit up notice: In 2018, Boothby was named to be a remarkably the closet. Vintage prints from one of House Beautiful magazine’s Next democratizing force for a trip to Hong Kong hung on the walls. Wave Designers. She is humble about the auction business.” “I had strong opinions and I wasn’t her accomplishments and quick to credit afraid to share them,” says Boothby, those who have inspired her along the way. —LUCY GROGAN EDWARDS ’05 who spent many weekends thumbing Among them is Putnam. through wallpaper books when her parents “Barb was always encouraging us to try to work among her older classmates and were redoing a room in the house. “From different mediums and see things in a dif- tackle the rigorous curriculum, it was a young age, they allowed me to take ferent way,” Boothby says. “She would put inspiring, nonetheless. the lead.” together still lifes full of all sorts of odd “I had heard or read about many of Today, she takes the lead with her and interesting objects; vintage life jackets, the paintings we were studying,” Edwards clients. After graduating from Trinity old containers, things with various layers recalls. “But experiencing them in an College with a bachelor’s degree in classics of texture. I try to incorporate the same academic environment was eye-opening. It and art history, she worked for some of level of thinking when using unexpected was a revelation for me to be able to study the country’s top residential design firms materials or colors for design clients and history through the lens of art.” in New York City—including David layering photoshoots and styling accesso- It clicked enough that Edwards went Easton, Charlotte Moss, and most recently, ries in a similar manner.” on to major in art history at Trinity Ashley Whittaker. In 2016, she founded When asked about decorating ideas for College and then graduated from the Chauncey Boothby Interiors, focusing on do-it-yourself interior designers, Boothby Gemological Institute of America. Another large-scale residential projects throughout offers practical advice. “I’m a big fan of revelation came while working for the the east coast. reusing pieces you already have. A fresh Jackson Hole Art Auction in Wyoming. “I worked for a number of firms with coat of paint goes a long way if you have a “I discovered that for me, the auction very different styles, ranging from tradi- piece of furniture that is aged and in rough business is the most interesting part of the tional to modern,” Boothby explains. shape. Pick a fun color or add new hard- art world,” she recalls. “I find the faster “I’ve melded it all together to develop my ware, and you can turn it into something pace and object turnover of auction houses own design style, introducing mid-century completely new.” to be more engaging than other areas of and contemporary pieces into a more the commercial art market.” traditional aesthetic.” To see photos from “Art & Design Edwards joined Grogan & Company “It creates a room with multiple layers. in the Instagram Age,” visit in 2013 and formally established the “My clients appreciate the mix of new stmarksschool.today/AEC. firm’s jewelry department. Much of her time is spent on the road with clients to appraise jewelry for potential inclusion in “Instagram provides a perfect forum for an upcoming auction. This is where her passion for art history comes into play. highlighting pictures of my work and “It’s gratifying to act as a steward for connecting with an audience throughout these treasured family heirlooms,” Edwards the country and even the world. It’s a explains. “There is so much more to it than Chauncey Pratt Boothby ‘02 was named one of the value of a piece; it is about listening to House Beautiful magazine’s huge asset to designers and everyone in Next Wave Designers stories and preserving history.” in 2018. a creative and visual field.” - CHAUNCEY PRATT BOOTHBY ’02

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40: CLASS NOTES 47: IN MEMORIAM 60: THAT TIME WHEN

THIS IS ME Uncommon Story Peter Kazickas ’11 Takes Tech on the Road

It didn’t take long for Peter Kazickas ’11 to HE THEN EXPERIENCED the School’s dedication recognize that “leading a life of consequence” to its students himself, playing from wasn’t just a School catchphrase, but an 2009 to 2011 for basketball coach David attribute St. Mark’s expected students to Lubick, whose tireless efforts led the St. develop through their high school career and Mark’s boys’ basketball team to several then apply to their world beyond campus. NEPSAC championships. He also knew he’d have ample support in “There’s a bond we all shared, regardless achieving this mission because of the stories of whether we played together or not, that his sister Annalina Kazickas ’07 would tell is about way more than just the game,” him about her time as a student and player Kazickas explains. “Pushing yourself past on the St. Mark’s basketball team. the point of mental and physical exhaus- tion, day after day, teaches you a lot. This work ethic and sacrifice stays with you long after basketball, too.” Kazickas applied that work ethic to his time volunteering in Zimbabwe the summer after graduating from St. Mark’s, where he experienced true poverty, but also discovered a true happiness about his work. He went on to Hamilton College, which led to a Silicon Valley post-gradu- ation program where he developed a love for technology. He then taught coding and robotics in New York City, where he witnessed the vast gap between those who have and those who don’t. This experience got him thinking about how he could

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celebrating our 40 years of service.” the coming generations. Learning to 1966 1 CLASS NOTES He notes the success of many virtual live with humility and generosity are To restore animal spirits, Jerry Toth events and programs, including the among the greatest gifts.” recommends running a mile a day gala, summer camp in Vermont, and and lifting weights. (Photo shows 1945 1955–1956 the tutoring/mentoring program. 1964 Jerry and wife Mira in Austria). Michael Carter is living in the inde- Henry Winsor writes, “We have “Our College Success program gets John Correa writes, “After leaving pendent living section of RiverMead, happily been in New Zealand for 15 our EVkids into college and matches St Mark’s in the fall of 1960, I went 1969 a continuing care facility in Peter- months. Almost no virus here and them with mentors throughout their on to Tabor, which was a very good Due to COVID, Matthew Pease had borough, New Hampshire, with wife can freely travel the entire country. college career. Our older son Eric, fit for me due to a lifelong interest to suspend substitute teaching. “I Lillian. “We have been married for We have had a lovely home here a children’s rights lawyer, has been in sailing. I then went on to Miami have focused on my guitar, practicing (CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE) almost 72 years.” for the past 20 years and two of my ED for the past eight years and, University where I flunked out after songs that I’ve written the last couple Peter Kazickas ‘11 bring a cutting-edge technology children and three grandchildren are with the support of an active and a couple of years, was drafted, and of years. When I feel I’m happy with education to people who don’t have it, 1948 here also. Have many friends here, committed Board, has developed then went through OCS, serving my presentation, I want to play pub- or to places that don’t have electricity Terry Haight and wife Mary Jane ride a Triumph, hike, fly fish, golf, the program in amazing ways. We in 14th Armored Cav in Fulda, licly, with a bucket for tips.” 2 or the internet. His idea ultimately reside in North Branford, Conn. and Facetime with family and friends. are equally proud of Dan, a profes- Germany. After this awakening led him to start Uncommon.org, Terry, whose last birthday was his Deeply saddened to lose Beloved sor and assistant chair at Berklee experience, I went to the University 1970 a sustainable nonprofit that brings 90th, is a senior United States district classmate, Harry Hare. College, who has also adopted, along of Southern Maine where I took Wilder Bellamy is writing a science access to tech education and jobs to judge, sitting in the New Haven with his wife Beth, three sisters from education more seriously. I went on fiction novel about telepathic wolves. everyone, beginning with the most courthouse, although the coronavirus 1958 Social Services. They are doing a from there working in the marine Nelson Stone and his wife Gloria low-income communities. keeps him for the most part working Richard (Dick) Jackson writes, remarkable job! Luckily for us, the industry with some of the best went on a biking trip early April “We believe it is imperative, for at home, conducting hearings on “I have completed my tenure at kids live five minutes away and we Maine boat yards and builders, Bass to Tucson, where the city built a the wellbeing of the entire world, that Zoom rather than in the courtroom. Athens College but stayed on in get to see them and their families. Harbor Marine mostly in service, 140-mile bike road. “Second day we everyone everywhere has an oppor- Athens for the foreseeable future. We are truly blessed.” Morris Yachts in sales, and finishing did 40 miles,” he writes. He is also tunity to learn and create wonderful, 1952 For sanity in the pandemic, I’ve taken at the Hinckley Company in sales, helping with his son’s new surgical technological things,” he says. During the pandemic John Austin has on an ambitious project on 80 Years 1961 a rewarding and interesting career. education company SIM, Inc. for 3 Now, through Uncommon.org, kept busy composing. He writes, “The of American diplomacy in Greece Julian Harvey has a CD coming out While I have not been in touch with physicians to learn and practice new Kazickas is not just leading a life of necessity of ‘putting little black dots on as told by American diplomats in on the Centaur Records label called any of my St. Mark’s classmates I procedures on medical devices (www. consequence—he’s helping others do paper’ as one of my mentors liked to their own words, linked in some way Sweet was the Song: Music by Julian do get the newsletters and keep up simsurgeries.com). He is enjoying the same. say, causes problems for sure, but I feel to this bicentennial year of Greek Harvey. (julianharveymusic.com.) with things from behind the scenes. retirement. “Now that both Gloria “We are training young adults unbelievably lucky to have been swept independence. I doubt many are “Incredibly, I have recently been I retired in 2009 and have enjoyed and I are vaccinated we can visit with to be purpose-minded, tech-savvy up by that imperative as early as my travelling during the lockdown, but dabbling in countryish pop songs,” spending a life in boats.” the grandkids and plan to be in NYC entrepreneurs who want to make a St. Mark’s years. Which brings me to J. classmates of course welcome, prefer- he writes. for the summer.” positive impact in their communi- Stanley Sheppard, the ‘Doc’, who, on a ably vaccinated. Sixty years after leaving SM, Peter 1965 ties and world at large. Every level beautiful pre-football- game Saturday, Walker reflects on the values and Hugh Law closed his law firm in 1971 of our organization is embedded took this homesick and flunking sec- 1959 work ethic instilled in him. “As a April 2020 and is enjoying retire- Jerry Garfield and his wife Laurie with an altruistic spirit. Our learn- ond former in hand and, sitting, pipe During the pandemic, David retired doctor, I credit St. Mark’s for ment. “My timing was right for the are still living in the house we moved 4 ers are teachers. Our business team in hand on the stairway leading to the DiCicco is thankful that he has been the success I have had in my life, a lockdown. My wife and I are enjoying to in 2002. He writes, “She is four designs, builds, and markets products old Alumni Office (behind the recep- able to be outdoors at his golf club successful medical career, a happy golf, streamed cinema, and cooking, years away from retirement; I am out to generate revenue to sustain our tion desk), banished the guesswork–in with friends. “I have remained con- marriage, six children and 16 grand- and we are both in good health, a to pasture.” Education mission,” he explains. “We my case, mess-work–out of what sub- nected to other friends through zoom children, several of whom are about to few creaks aside. I serve on a char- dare our students to step outside the jects to attack in which study hall, thus and email. My wife and I are looking graduate from college. Thank you St. itable board for an environmental 1975 norm, to be creators, to be uncom- beginning an association that lasted forward to travel in the near future.” Mark’s for also educating our eldest law center. Fully vaccinated, we are Crosby (JC) Brown and his wife mon. If they can do that, leading a until a few weeks before he died.” John Brian Thompson shares, “The daughter who married her St. Mark’s becoming bolder. I expect to become Pippa enjoy living in London but 1. Brian Thompson ‘59 life of consequence will become not also fondly remembers Ned Hall, Dr. organization Marie-Claude and I classmate and our eldest son for his a grandfather for the first time in miss family and friends. “Been doing 2. Hugh Law ‘65 an end goal, but a way of life.” Begg, Mr. Gaccon, Butch Sawyer, and founded back in 1980 to work with time at the school where he became early September. I lift a glass to some painting (pics and doors), 3. David DiCicco‘59 —JIM MONTALTO William Wyatt Barber. inner-city kids (evkids.org) is still an avid lacrosse player and coach for absent friends.” writing, upholstery, reading and a ton 4. Walker Shields ‘58

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of dog walking (and almost whatever beyond the maze of social, governmen- leaving Dallas due to the COVID-19 in a changing climate (www. 1981–1982 1 2 she asks). Things are looking up here tal, medical, and school bureaucracies pandemic. Mich is in the Bay area charter-arctic.org). He remains in Mark Noble is “still in CT with the though and spring is promising with that accompany people with disabil- working for a software company. regular contact with Nicholas Naylor- sibling unit!” He reports that all are the garden starting to bloom. Little ities. She says that her mission “has Hartley, who resigned from 30 years Leyland, Antonio Ponvert, and Josh healthy and safe. things mean a lot.” always been to bust the stereotypes peo- of business traveling, is not doing Wallace, and this last year connected Evangeline Wollmar writes from ple create, not just around Trisomy-21 start-up business. Rod, who has been with ‘80 classmate Ginnie Hough 1983 Georgetown Island in Maine. “I have (Down syndrome) but around anyone married the longest of anyone in on WhatsApp! “Two years ago Tonio Evan Eustice writes, “Here’s hoping switched careers from teaching figure with a difference.” The book is targeted the class, is still doing screenwriting and I met in London and Cambridge, that everybody has made it relatively skating and children, to elder care and toward parents or prospective parents in California. Tony Vasello is home UK to see Nick Mason’s Saucerful of unscathed through this last year, I love it. It’s not a job. I feel as though of children with Trisomy-21, educa- recovering from a four-level heart Secrets playing all pre-Dark Side of trying times at best. Sadly, not all did; I am going home every day I get to tors, people interested in meeting the bypass performed in December 2020. the Moon era Pink Floyd. My vinyl RIP Posie, you will be missed by not 4 5 spend with the couple I care for.” She needs and recognizing the humanity Baltzell is in Brooklyn with his wife record collection is now 6,000 strong only your classmates, but by every- and husband Doug continue to sail in of people with disabilities, and people and twin sons who are both in ninth and just as eclectic as ever. I welcome one else who has had the pleasure of 3 the midcoast region and look forward interested in others’ growth and devel- grade. For the past 20 years, he has people to visit my 100-year old log sharing space and time with you.” to becoming grandparents in July. opment in relationships. spent his waking hours as an entre- farmhouse outside Rovaniemi in He spent last year on a solo musical “Life is wonderful.” In March, Hewston Baltzell, Mich preneur in energy efficiency systems Lapland. Plenty of room and a wood- journey resulting in a wide variety of Barry, Mike Calvin, Rick Cheadle, designed to reduce emissions. Danello fired sauna right by the river!” musical experiments that he is happy 1976 Dan Danello, Hartley Pond, Rod is still practicing law in D.C. so he can to share. “The rest of my time was Elizabeth Goodhue published The Spencer, Tony Vassello, and Paul settle his accounts on college tuition. I 1981 spent behind the wheel of either a Truth About Down Syndrome: Lessons Watford virtually reconnected on recently took on a new role as director Kimball Crossley is in his third year as concrete truck, a dump truck, or an Learned from Raising a Son with Zoom. Watford reports, “Mike is of administration for a tuition-free a professional scout for the San Diego 18-wheeler: a boyhood dream come Trisomy-21, which traces her journey now living in Albuquerque after community music school in Chicago.” Padres. He writes,”I got back more true as a part time retirement job; into acting the past two years and have lucky me!” 6 7 8 1978 been able to be involved in some small Lynne Madden McDonough Classmates Roger Post, Hod Irvine, films and TV shows. I continue to and her husband Paul moved back Over 400 volunteers Richard Pritzlaff, and Eric Von coach high school basketball, and still to Chicago two years ago with their Board of Trustees Eckartsberg shared a 60th birthday write some, when I can. My daughters youngest of four children. “We have contributed their time, mini reunion for Richard Pritzlaff are now 12 and 16. Life is good.” lived there before for grad school and Heads Advisory Council (a year late due to COVID-19). Rick McCarthy writes about his our early careers. We love being back talent, and treasure to Included in the celebration was Frank unusual year. “I last worked on March and reconnecting with old friends. Alumni Executive Committee Strasburger, SM teacher, alumni, 1, 2020, doing a trip to Rome. Cait Our three older boys love exploring engage St. Mark’s alumni chaplain, admissions director etc.. and and I then went on vacation, and Chicago when they visit from college Young Alumni Leadership Council advisor who also married several of us! thankfully returned in time for all the and boarding school.” 9 10 and parents in events and craziness that ensued.” Once he recov- Class Agents Reunion Committee 1980 ers from a second rotator cuff surgery, 1986 giving in 2020-2021. Bruce Forbes writes, “Being a single he will train to fly a Boeing 777 Suze Fowl is preparing for an empty Covid Relief Task Force parent of two young children (11 and following the retirement of the Airbus nest as her daughter is in college in Thank you to our 9) during Corona has been extremely 330 in his fleet. He and wife Cait love Colorado and her sons has plans to Parent Volunteers challenging. On the other hand, living in Milton, Mass. “My sister start at the University of Oregon partners! We can’t wait to my house on a remote river way out Chrissy and brothers Matt and Justin, in the fall. She teaches biology at Parent Phonathon Callers in the forest 13 miles north of the all St. Mark’s graduates, are healthy a community college in western see what we do together Arctic Circle in Finland has been a along with their families. Hopefully Massachusetts. “Pandemic teach- Learn & Lead Presenters wonderful place for us to ride out the 2022 will allow a true reunion at SM.” ing has been a challenge, but I’m 1. Jerry Toth ‘66 5. Evangeline Wollmar ‘75 9. Bruce Forbes ‘80 in the coming year. COVID-19 storm!” He is enjoying Randy Needham married Julie grateful for the increased curiosity 2. Nelson Stone ‘70 6. Elizabeth Goodhue ‘76 10. Evan Eustis ‘83 work leading a large, EU-funded on May 16, 2020. “All’s well for us in (messenger RNA is not so boring 3. Rick McCarthy ‘81 7. Jerry Garfield ‘71 research project on Arctic biodiversity New Jersey.” after all!). I have been following SM’s 4. Richard Pritzlaff ‘78 8. Randy Needham ‘81

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antiracism actions and policies, and I Pittsburgh, an all-girls school, where care system. I spoke at the 2020 (regional campus). It has not been beginning our second season and Pinnacle Bank, “a significant change 1 2 look forward to improved awareness, four generations of women in my Kennedy Forum Agenda for Change the normal college experience so in the top five cohort for a regional of pace, but a welcome one. What inclusion, and healing.” family attended but never stayed to event in D.C. as a consumer advocate far, but we appreciate that PSU has competition called ”The Great Social free time we have is spent traveling graduate. Very exciting!” Daughter and hope to continue my advocacy offered on-campus options both Enterprise,” which highlights and for soccer games and tournaments, 1987 Sara has been ninth-grade class pres- efforts when COVID allows. I have semesters, and even with a semi-shut- promotes companies with a triple shuttling kids to baseball, and scouts, Meg Landry moved from Hong ident at Ellis. Louise enjoys playing become a Board Certified Patient down campus, it is more exciting bottom line: people, planet, profit. and music lessons, etc. and, when Kong to Concord, Mass., to be close year-round tennis, but sadly reports Advocate and will soon be a Certified than Maine! I hope all my SM Besides a revamping of my career, we’re able, visiting my parents in to family and friends. After a career that she lost her mother in March Parent Coach, both with an eye friends and acquaintances are staying the Covid year has taught me much New Hampshire. I always get nostal- as a speech-language pathologist, and her stepfather in December. toward helping families navigate the healthy and happy during these more about enjoying the life I have gic when we drive by the boathouse she decided to combine her passion “However, I know they are in heaven challenges of the mental health care strange times.” and the love that surrounds me. I on Lake Quinsigamond; hope to for homes and people by working at together with my dad.” system, fight unfair denials, and find Duane Iselin reports, “Me and have fortified my relationship with return one day!” Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty ways to continue to move forward Barbara going hog wild in Florida. the natural world and am so happy Stephany Tousignant published as a sales associate. Stop by her office 1990 when life threatens to overwhelm! Happy 66th everyone.” for it. This year calls for trips cross a bedtime board book called The 3 4 5 in Concord Center to say hello if you A silver lining of the pandemic for I have also written a mental health crossing the U.S. visiting urban Middle of the Night Book; a tool to are in the area. Hugh Weidinger: “I would like to insurance benefits guide for families 1997 farms all over the country and a lit- help soothe children back to sleep Brian McCarthy shares about thank COVID19 for helping the Class which will hopefully launch online Howa Lassanah started a hybrid tle bit of vacation time in Spain and using a body scan meditation. She his “crazy” year. “Team McCarthy’s of 1990 avoid the reminder of how this summer. (All very different than social enterprise called Discerning Liberia, Africa, my paternal home- writes, “Our family (Matt Gamble adventure continues and moves to old we have become by preventing our my day job!). My husband and I are Eye Community Agriculture land and the next proving ground ‘97, River 12 yrs, and Cortland 8 the midwest as I take command 30th reunion last summer. Conversely, enjoying our new routine of “coffee (DECA) that addresses issues of for DECA—as soon as the world yrs) has learned to live, work, and of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st I missed seeing everyone on campus time” in the mornings, and other food insecurity through urban opens up again.” school together 24/7. We are grate- Infantry Division at Fort Riley, last year and hope to see you all soon.” change-ups, thanks to COVID. farming and mobile food produc- ful every single day to be living in Kansas, in June. As is typical for us, Our son is a freshman at Penn State tion. “As of April 2021, we are just 1998 beautiful Northern California 6 7 I will be heading overseas with the 1991 As the pandemic shut down New and for our extended family’s con- brigade shortly thereafter for nine Throughout the pandemic, Carter York City in March 2020, Brian tinued health.” months in Europe, but Adhana, the Gray has continued working as an A. Balke left Manhattan to move little man and I should be all under obstetrician, now in her 18th year in Connect with your to Washington D.C. for “a dream 2000 one roof Make again in early 2022 the after Mostprivate practice. “Iof delivered about job” as public policy director for the Alex Feenie ’00 and Rich Sparrow ’88, she completes her Ph.D. in San 175 babies and was even voted top St. Mark’s Online Community Development Bankers P’22 got together in Hong Kong Diego. #neverboring.” local Ob-Gyn in Wake county.” She Association. “One year and a health in 2020. Afteryour 20 years in Seattle,Lion Bob Networkwas flooded with St. Mark’s memories Alumni Community: and economic crisis later, D.C. seems Pulliam and his family returned to as she dropped off her eldest son at like a nice place—from what I’ve 2001 the east coast to Charleston, South boarding school in Asheville, N.C., been able to see of it. We’ve landed Alyssa Baker and her husband Ryan 8 9 Carolina. “Thanks to COVID (how in August 2020. “Still working on my SM Lions Connect well in the NW neighborhood welcomed their fourth child, Paul often do you hear that?!), I am golf and tennis games but knowing of Forrest Hills, just south of the Thomas, this year. “We recently able to keep my same job and as I full well that there is not much to Maryland border. Please let us know moved to Dover, Mass., and have told my team “My background has work with so I certainly will not be when you’re in town.” taken on the project of renovating a changed.” It isn’t easy to move your quitting my day job!” Though Elizabeth Stone stated circa 1810 farmhouse,” she writes. entire family during a pandemic, but she would return to New England “I started a small interior design my wife and boys (ages 6 and 3) are 1995 the first chance she got after law business two years ago: Alyssa Baker loving theDownload new area. Drop me thea line appCarmen today Bombeke and is in Maine work- school, she still resides in the Design. It has allowed me to stay if you’re in the area!” ing in structural engineering and Raleigh-Durham area (“I blame creative while balancing life as a Louisetake Kay St. Childs Mark’s Woodside School enjoying Alumni the outdoors. app “Some tough the balmy North Carolina win- mom of four.” 1. Alyssa Baker ‘01 6. Stephany Tousignant ‘98 Visit www.stmarksalumni.com to join shares news of daughter Lowrie experiences with loved ones in recent Find alumni in your area ters.”).” After many years in private 2. Jack Griffin ‘20 7. Michael Greenwald ‘02 attending Georgewith Washington you whereveryears led you me down go some unexpected or download the app at: practice and a brief stint with the 2002 3. Meg Landry ‘87 8. Kelsea Ames Gray ‘11 University in the fall. She will be paths, including a deep dive into our www.stmarksschool.org/SMLionsConnect. Department of Justice, she accepted Morgan Davis recently earned 4. Howa Lassanah ‘97 9. Lucie Rollins ‘05 graduating from the Ellis School in nation’s dysfunctional mental health Expand your professional network a position as legal counsel with an MFA in creative writing from 5. Alex Feenie ‘00

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2004 2017 Courtney Hanna had been living Keely Dion will be starting a master’s IN MEMORIAM in D.C. doing nonprofit work and in international security at Sciences Po moved back to the Boston area in this fall. “Looking forward to spending June 2020. She and her husband, the next two years in Paris, France!” noted that “with an ever-expanding number of fields John is survived by his wife, Ann “Connie” along with their two kids, are eager to and improved landscaping, John managed to keep (Gennari) Mauro of over 63 years; his three sons: get back to normalcy after a long year 2020 everything running smoothly and somehow make John and wife Ellen of Northborough, Mass.; of quarantining. They are planning to The big milestone for Jack Griffin St. Mark’s look picture perfect. His dedication to Richard and wife Heather of Salt Lake City, Utah; take their 3-year-old and 1-year-old is taking a gap year to hike the our School goes well beyond just being our grounds and Joseph and wife Wanda of Shrewsbury, Mass.; on a camping trip at Lake Superior Appalachian Trail! “It’s been incredi- superintendent. He is truly a part of the fabric of St. as well as his six grandchildren: Vincent, Victoria, this summer. ble, but I still am looking forward to Mark’s and he has the longest tenure of any faculty Ian, Connor, Mark, and Christian. He leaves his Roger Hunt III reports “Three out taking some days off for graduation.” or staff member in the history of the School.” brother William; his sisters-in-law Angie O’Toole, of 10 companies remain and are prof- At a special ceremony, the new maintenance Rheta Gennari, and Rose Camden and her husband itable. We also began hiring our first facility at St. Mark’s was named “The Mauro Owen; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. full time employees March 2021.” Grounds Building” in his honor with a sign crafted by School carpenter Tom Slocombe. The usually 2005 reticent John stepped forward to thank everyone Lucie Rollins and Ricker welcomed there and to express his gratitude for the tribute. daughter Cecily (CeCe) Rollins to Reflecting on John’s passing, Head of School the world October 2020. They’re John Warren ’74 observed that “we have lost such excited for the vaccine to introduce a special member of the St. Mark’s family. John’s MEMORY BOX her to “the growing gang of future depth of caring for our School was extraordinary— St. Markers and alumni as well! JOHN MAURO 1932-2020 truly second to none. That caring was reflected in SEAL OF APPROVAL Her first social outing was visiting John Mauro, who worked as a member of the St. every aspect of John’s work and surely rubbed off classmate, Annie Stuart, at the gallery Mark’s staff for a record 58 years, passed away on those who worked with him, inspired by the The inkwell pictured here, featuring the St. Mark’s seal, was a gift from where Annie works in NYC. Annie peacefully on August 8, 2020, surrounded by his example he set.” Head of School William Greenough Thayer to Edward A. Taft, Class of was an excellent educator on shapes family. He was 88. John proudly served Southborough as a call ROB WEEDON 1925-2020 1900, presented to Taft in 1923. The photos were submitted by Edward and colors!” While in high school, John began working on the firefighter for 50 years retiring at the rank of lieu- Former faculty member Mervyn Stewart Menzies Taft ’69, a third generation St. Marker and former board member who, St. Mark’s maintenance staff under the watchful eye tenant, and he was an elected member of the Board Weedon, known as “Rob” to everyone, died peace- with his wife Pamela, has been a generous contributor to the School over 2006 of his father, Joe. This was a family tradition of sorts. of Cemetery Commissioners for eight years. He was fully at his home in Cary, N.C., on May 31, 2020. the years. Cecily Brennan George is living Joe Mauro spent 45 years at St. Mark’s, eventually a past member of the Southborough Firefighters He was 95. He taught English at St. Mark’s for 32 with her family in her hometown running the School’s grounds crew. Joe’s brother Association and the Fayville Athletic Association. years (1961-1993). the University of North Carolina 2020 hiding out on Mount Desert of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass. spent 40 years as the School’s carpenter. John contin- John was known by those who knew him as a Born in London just a few years after the end Wilmington, where she staffed Island, falling in love with Maine, She and her husband were child- ued working at St. Mark’s after his graduation. He hard-working, giving, caring, and selfless person of the First World War, Rob later recalled walking Ecotone Magazine and Lookout and hopes to spend August there this hood neighbors who got together took a leave of absence from St. Mark’s to serve in willing to help anyone. A quiet man, he had a under a railroad bridge up Wimbledon Hill to Books. She had four pieces pub- summer, but for now has returned later in life. She has two daughters the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, but returned quick wit, and when he did speak he always had Queensmere Pond, where he said he once swam lished in 2020: Her debut short home to the redwoods in Marin and hopes they will be future Lions. to campus to take up his old job and ultimately a funny comment. He had a great sense of humor naked with the swans. He gave himself his nick- story appears in storySouth and was County, California” The godmother to her youngest retired as head of the School’s grounds department. and loved playing practical jokes on his friends name as a young boy. Completely disliking his featured as a Longform Fiction Pick Michael Greenwald married daughter, Quinn, is fellow ‘06 Lion In 2004, John was one of the first recipients of and grandchildren. John was a talented craftsman given name, one day he declared loudly: “Mervyn of the Week; her first creative non- Nolan Wein in an intimate family Sarah Napoli. the Burr Staff Prize, recognizing exemplary long- and loved working with his hands tending to his is no more, I am now Robin Redcap! I am Robin fiction, a reflection on leaving West ceremony at Michael’s family home term service at the School. He decided to retire in garden and flowers all around his yard, building Goodfellow!” Thus, with Puck-ish determination, Virginia, is in Barely South Review; in Brookline, Mass., on October 4, 2011 2009-2010, when he began to regard the prospect of and repairing boats, and making wooden furniture he christened himself Rob. and two flash pieces are in Press Pause 2020. The couple lives in Palm Beach, Kelsea Ames Gray welcomed daugh- driving the School snowplow with reluctance. “I just for his family and friends. His happiest moments Rob was in his early teens when, in 1939, the Press. She has been the associate prose Fla., and plans to renew their vows in ter Eva Margaret Gray on November didn’t think I could face another winter,” he said. were spending time with his family and friends British government evacuated children in London editor for Shenandoah since 2019. a special celebration once gathering in 8, 2020. “Cooper (age 2) has loved “So maybe it was time to retire.” Of John’s unprec- during celebrations, holidays, and around the to country areas to escape anticipated (later ful- She writes that she spent most of large groups is appropriate. being a big brother!” edented career, then business manager Bob Meyer swimming pool. filled) massive bombing of the city during the Blitz

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(1940-1941). He remembered bombs shaking the Rob began his teaching career in Bermuda, first of the Supernatural,” “Modern Poetry,” and, most the lower boats during the crew season. In 1969, He is survived by his children: Sandy (St. Mark’s coaching staff even after passing on the head coach- walls. “From Godalming, Surrey, most of us,” Rob at Warwick Academy. In Bermuda, he met and famously, “Milton’s Paradise Lost.” Through it all, he accompanied St. Mark’s rowers on a memorable Class of 1973), Jennifer (Southborough School ing reins in the early 80s, and he also coached JV said, “pedaled our bicycles back to our real homes married Joan Michelle Kirkland. Rob and Joan pro- he exhibited an exuberant eccentricity, cementing trip to England’s Henley Royal Regatta. He also Class of 1975), and Christopher (St. Mark’s Class baseball for many years. for occasional weekends. Thirty miles. We got to duced Sandy, Jennifer, and Christopher. The latter his reputation as a creative and colorful classroom became an associate editor of the St. Mark’s Alumni of 1979); and four grandchildren: Helen Andrews Gil was passionate about the teaching of history, see Mum and Dad, the pictures shaking on the was born in Bermuda, the other two in New Jersey. teacher, bringing a zestful energy to the study of Bulletin. He was a thoughtful and insightful advisor of Washington, D.C.; Alexander (Alec) Weedon as well as a dedicated advisor to students and a loyal walls and then pedaled back to our homes away Rob moved on to teach at Bermuda’s Saltus English at the School. and colleague, known for his lively and forthright (St. Mark’s Class of 2005) of Granada, Spain; colleague to his fellow members of the St. Mark’s from home.” Grammar School. At Saltus, he got the nickname He was a demanding instructor, treating every frankness. He was also an early and committed Emily Weedon Monteiro of Edgartown, Mass.; and adult community. For many years, he chaired the In 1945 Rob joined the British Army, commis- “Tex” for confiscating a pair of toy guns from a student as an aspiring writer. “Forty-five years supporter of coordinate- and co-education. Christopher K. Weedon Jr. of Simsbury, Conn. School’s History Department, which consisted of sioned into the Royal Artillery and later assigned student. Rob was fond of scuba diving, serving as later,” declared alumnus George Frelinghuysen ’69 Perhaps Rob’s greatest extracurricular contribu- four talented teachers—Henry Large, David Suitor, to the Royal West African Frontier Force (at that Captain of Shearwater for Harry Cox and finding in 2014, “I still remember Rob Weedon trying to tion to the St. Mark’s experience was his dedicated and David Lyons, along with Mr. Stanley—who time in Eastern Bengal awaiting entry into Burma). the wreck of “L’Herminie” on one memorable day. get us to unlock the secrets of William Shakespeare advocacy for and leadership of the Roxbury tutorial among them would ultimately total more than During the week that saw Hiroshima and Nagasaki He also enjoyed recalling a memorable encounter through clear and succinct expository writing.” program. “Most Monday afternoons throughout 130 years on the St. Mark’s faculty. “A St. Marker (and the immediate cessation of hostilities), he with Jacques Cousteau. Outside the classroom, Rob regularly demon- the year,” he wrote in 1981, “you could go down article once dubbed us the ‘four crazy uncles in the flew into Burma to join his unit already assembling Arriving in Southborough in the autumn of strated his versatility in the truest boarding school into the basement of St. Cyprian’s Episcopal attic,’” said Mr. Lyons at the time of Gil’s retire- surrendered personnel on the Burma frontier. 1961, Rob would become a pillar of a legendary tradition. Utilizing his background in repertory Church in Roxbury and find St. Markers giving ment in 2009, “which I assume is an affectionate His service from 1945-1947 earned him four St. Mark’s English Department. Distinctive and theater, he stepped in to direct the service comedy individual tutoring in English and arithmetic to remark, and, by the way, is not too far off the truth. years at Christ’s College, Cambridge, emerging with unique in his pedagogy, Rob enthusiastically taught No Time for Sergeants on the Benson stage when first- and second-grade inner-city children. The task I am willing to bet that there are not many, if any, a B.A. (later M.A.) degree in English Literature. young III Formers about point of view and the per- Kent Carr, the regular faculty doyen of the Drama itself is challenging and excellent discipline for our academic departments in any secondary schools Rob developed a passion for the humanities, nota- spective of narrative voice (“Button, button, who’s Club, was on sabbatical. In the fall, he “coached” students. Most of us can talk, but talking by itself that can top the level of commitment to their bly Shakespeare and Milton. He set on becoming a got the button?”) and guided older St. Markers the recreational “JV Joggers” on afternoon runs doesn’t bring educational results. These St. Markers institutions that is displayed by the longevity of teacher “hopefully in interesting environments.” through erudite seminars such as “Shakespeare’s Use around Southborough, and each spring, he coached are having to learn how to teach. It’s refreshing to the St. Mark’s History Department. This longevity see our students eager to test themselves in this obviously says something about the special nature critical area of meeting and helping others. They of St. Mark’s. However, I think that it is more than seem realistic about it; they know it isn’t as easy as it that; I think it says something directly about Gil. By the Numbers July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020 looks.” Anywhere from 16 to 30 students partici- GIL STANLEY 1940-2020 He is such a wonderful colleague and tremendous Age Quod Agis pated in the Roxbury program each year from the Gil Stanley, a member of the St. Mark’s History person that none of us could imagine leaving him SOCIETY MEMBERS DONORS WHO ARE early 1970s through the decade of the 80s under Department for 32 years, passed away peacefully on behind. Sadly, however, he is leaving us behind, but CONTRIBUTED SOCIETY MEMBERS Rob’s guidance. October 27, 2020, in Sarasota, Florida, surrounded I am sure that he will be a continued presence in Society Members He was always careful to have a life beyond St. by his family. He was 80. our department.” $ Mark’s. “The great drawback,” Rob once said, “of Born in New York City, Gil spent his formative St. Mark’s alumnus Nick Noble ’76 remembers AROUND THE GLOBE teaching at a boarding school is being ‘so enclosed’ years growing up in New Canaan, Conn., and as a Gil. “I was chairing the History Department at the 1.98M 84% for nine months of the year; the advantage is the scholar-athlete, was recruited from the Kent School Fay School and doing research and writing as the MAKE LOCAL IMPACT summers allow one to ‘Get Away!’” This he did to play hockey and football at Middlebury College. Town of Southborough’s official historian,” says Donors become Age Quod Agis Society members when they most summers, traveling extensively in Europe, Like his father who served in WWI, Gil served in Nick. “Gil was the St. Mark’s History Department make gifts to St. Mark’s for two or more consecutive years. Asia, and South America. the armed services as a Marine, and later went on to chair, and we collaborated on local history projects. 1,548 503 Rob retired in June of 1993, and settled pursue his M.A. in history from Dartmouth College. He was a joy to work with.” This loyal and consistent support makes a meaningful impact MEMBERS MEMBERS HAVE very happily in Cary, N.C., nestled above Lake A lifelong educator, Gil worked in private Indeed, Gil was a significant presence in the lives on the lives of our students and provides vital resources that WORLDWIDE GIVEN 10+ YEARS Lochmere, which he said reminded him of England. schools for over 45 years, including a couple of of so many of the St. Mark’s family. Current Senior strengthen the caliber of a St. Mark’s education. It also bolsters our Lives of Consequence campaign–our collective commitment He walked regularly and greeted one and all with years at St. George’s, before joining the St. Mark’s Teacher Barbara Putnam has fond memories of her to ensuring that St. Mark’s endures for future generations. STATES/COUNTRIES MEMBERS ARE enthusiasm, living more than a quarter century faculty in the autumn of 1977. One of his first “dear friend and colleague.” A longtime member of REPRESENTED FOUNDER'S ASSOCIATES of contented old age. “I’ve been lucky,” he said assignments at St. Mark’s, in addition to teach- the School’s Art Department, Barb recalls that “Gil Become a valued member of the Age Quod Agis Society recently. “Looking back, it’s been a walk around ing history, was as the new head coach of varsity was a painter, a storyteller of American history. He by making a gift to St. Mark’s this year and every year. the lake.” In the intervening 27 years he would football. In only his second season at the helm, was also colorblind. We had hysterical laughs when Learn more at www.stmarksschool.org/aqa or email [email protected]. occasionally return to Southborough and St. Mark’s coach Stanley guided the Lions to a winning record, he would come over to my house with a painting 43/17 83% for Reunion events, always delighted to see familiar capping the campaign with a 21-0 shutout victory and exclaim, ‘Putnam, is that pink??’ pointing to faces and old friends. over arch-rival Groton. He remained on the football the clothing on a seated horseman. ‘I cannot have

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pink there,’ he would declare. ‘It does not work. he was a champion of inclusion—so strong yet so Laura Stanley, and his six granddaughters, including He served as commodore of the Taylor Pond Jack attended Harvard College and served in 1943 Be honest.’ I kept telling him that his color palette tender with kids who needed extra from him.” St. Markers Morgan McCall McCarthy ’11 and Yacht Club, on the building committee of Edward the Navy. He later earned an MBA from Harvard Charles B. Crockett Jr. passed away peacefully in was stronger and more unusual because of his being Greg Cappello ’81, a student under Gil and Hayden McCall ’14. A memorial service will be held Little High School and as chairman of Auburn’s Business School. A prominent businessman and his sleep on July 20, 2019. He was 94. colorblind, which WAS honest, but he would have a colleague on the St. Mark’s faculty, recalls “one spring/summer 2021 in St. Mark’s Belmont Chapel. planning board. He was a delegate to Republican philanthropic leader, Jack began his career in Known as “Davey,” he came to St. Mark’s from none of it. I will greatly miss the art banter and the beautiful spring day circa 2002. Gil dropped a lot conventions when his wife was a representative finance at John P. Chase, Inc and subsequently his native Pittsburgh in the autumn of 1939. He emails with new images most recently from Florida, of cash at Kimball Farms on post-game ice cream 1937 to the Maine House of Representatives. He was a held positions at White, Weld & Company and played soccer as a III and IV Former and was on painting outside in the sun. Gil loved his family, cones for JV baseball. It may have been the same William “Bud” Burlingame Lewis, who was born licensed professional engineer. He was director of Massachusetts Investors Trust. In 1960, he joined both the varsity football and baseball teams by his and I feel like his colleagues at St Mark’s were part day he gave a great example of how to succinctly in Portland, Maine, during the Spanish Flu epi- the Calais Water Power Company and the Kennebec the family investment office, Gardner Associates, VI Form year. He also sang in the Choir and Glee of his extended family.” wrap up a disappointing loss—seemingly insignifi- demic, died at home on June 24, 2020, at Schooner Water Power Company. He had a lifelong interest which evolved into Gardner and Preston, Moss, Club, served on the Dramatic Club staff, helped Gil was not only an artist, but a musician. He cant mistakes early in the game cost us in the end. Estates in Auburn, Maine, during the COVID-19 in cars that included sending a letter as a boy to the Inc., where he served as president. The firm was with the production of the Lion, volunteered at the played guitar in a faculty ensemble—“Acoustic Easy to mimic. Impossible to replicate.” epidemic. He was 101 years old and had been St. newspaper editor saying that 12-year-olds should be sold in the 1980s, and a portion was merged with Marlboro Boys’ Club, and was a member of the Mess”— which included fellow history depart- “He was a kind, caring, and gentle soul,” writes Mark’s oldest living alumnus: the last survivor of allowed to have licenses. He was still driving locally Eaton Vance Management in 1993 where Gardner School’s Entertainment Committee. ment teacher David Suitor and Jason Eslick of the Sal Abdo ’07. “I had him for U.S. History, and the Class of 1937. shortly after his 101st birthday. continued to work until he retired at over 90 years From Southborough, Davey matriculated in the English Department. “He was one of the greats!” he made the class enjoyable. There’s always a Mr. Bud began his schooling in Portland and then Bud was predeceased by his brother, his wife, a of age. U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, graduating in declared Jason. “We will miss him.” Stanley story during reunions that puts a smile on matriculated at St. Mark’s in the autumn of 1931 son-in-law and a grandson. He is survived by his Jack served on many boards in leadership 1947. He became a naval aviator and saw action An esteemed teacher, musician, and painter, everyone’s face.” as a First Former. He sang in the choir during his children, Henry Lewis II (Jackie) of Nashotah, positions including Eaton Vance Management, in the Korean War. After attending the National Gil was also known for his ability to relate to Gil’s vibrant life was far from ordinary, filled first two years in Southborough. As a IV Former he Wisconsin, Harriet Robinson of Otisfield, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Museum of War College, he moved to the Pentagon as director people. “Gil always had that big smile on his face,” with family, music, literature, history, and sports. joined coach Bill Gaccon’s crew squad, and by his Edward Lewis (Sue), of Worthington, Mass.; 12 Fine Arts, Boston, Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, of naval astronautics, then he and his wife, Bobby recalled Tiet Tran-Luong, veteran accountant in In his retirement, Gil and his wife, Sharon, resided VI Form year he was rowing in the 1st Eight. Bud grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The Trustees, Essex County Greenbelt, Gardner Crockett, moved to Hawaii in 1970. the School’s Business Office. “He would walk into in York, Maine, and Bradenton, Fla., where he also played football in fall 1936. In addition to his and Preston, Moss, Inc., Massachusetts Financial After various assignments with CINCPAC/ the Business Office, always stopping by my cubicle, continued his passion for music and painting, and vocal and athletic endeavors, he served on the edi- 1941 Services, Amoskeag Co., and Swingline Co. He FLEET, his final assignment was the Navy’s sharing stories about anything ... a little laugh and rarely missed a Red Sox or Patriots game, with torial board of the In-Between Times and saw action John Lowell (Jack) Gardner passed away on was a founding trustee, treasurer, and head of co-liaison to Kaho’olawe, where he worked with then we’d go on about our business.” St. Mark’s a cold beer in hand. His family will remember as a telephone boy, running messages for the School January 3, 2020. He was 97. the board of trustees of Brookwood School in the Environmental Protection Agency and Protect carpenter Tom Slocombe recalled running into Gramps for his big hugs, his love of sweets, his curi- switchboard. He was also responsible for collecting Jack was a direct descendant of Thomas Gardner, Manchester, Mass. Kaho’olawe Ohana to reduce the impact of bomb- Stanley at a yard sale in York, Maine, just prior to osity for the world, and his devotion to his family. the offering at Sunday services in Belmont Chapel. Planter, leader of the Dorchester Company, a group He loved working outdoors on his property, ing exercises, begin conservation efforts, and reopen Gil’s move down to Florida. “It was a conversa- His St. Mark’s family will never forget him. Like several of his St. Mark’s classmates (includ- which settled Cape Ann in 1623. He was also the tending to trees and clearing brush. He also enjoyed the coastlines for local fishermen. tion with many memories—of St. Mark’s and the “Gil was the consummate school person throughout ing future SM headmaster Ned Hall ’37), Bud went great-grand-nephew of Isabella Stewart Gardner, tennis, skiing with his family and, later in life, golf. Davey retired in 1980 with 34 years of service in people that have worked there and have moved on. his time at St. Mark’s,” said Head of School John on to Yale. While a junior in New Haven, his aero- with whom he shared a birthday. Most importantly, He was an avid reader and there was always a stack the Navy and to his country, at the rank of captain. Gil seemed to be extremely excited about moving C. Warren ’74. “He taught an array of different dynamics professor asked for a volunteer to be an at least in regards to his St. Mark’s connections, he of books to be read on the table in his library. He He then volunteered his time working for the to a warmer climate, although he said his heart was history courses, advised with great thought and intern at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft; Bud’s was the was the son of a St. Marker and the great-grandson appreciated living near the ocean. For him a day Hawaii Blood Bank, as a bailiff in the 1st Circuit in Maine. I will always remember that conversation care, coached football and baseball, served as a only hand that went up. That opportunity led to of the School’s Founder, Joseph Burnett. spent on the water was a day well spent.A devoted Family Court for Judge Mike Town and as an that two old Saint Markers had: some great mem- House Parent, and pitched in whenever someone full-time employment after he graduated from Yale Jack was a Monitor, a Prefect, and vice presi- family man, both to his immediate family and to AKC Judge/Trainer for utility and tracking in both ories to reflect on.” Longtime landscaper in the St. needed a helping hand. Gil also brought a smile to in 1941 with a degree in mechanical engineering. dent of the Student Council. He also served on members of his extended family, he was a source of Hawaii and the mainland. Davey was also an avid Mark’s Facilities Department Frank Mattioli also our faces whenever he teamed up with colleagues His position at Pratt & Whitney was vital to the editorial board of the Lion, sang in the Glee strength and inspiration to his close friends, family golfer and sailor over his last 50 years. remembers Gil fondly. “I am deeply saddened,” as a musician, playing bluegrass in a number of United States defense during World War II. He Club, and had the honor of raising the American and to many in the larger community. He was a Davey is survived by his son, Tom Crockett, and Frank saidi, reflecting on Gil’s passing. “Great venues—from the Chapel to the year-end party at was the chief tester for the Wasp Major engine, the flag over Belmont Field each morning. He also man whose life was guided by a strong sense of his wife, Lorri Crockett, both residing in Hawaii. family, great guy.” Choate House.” largest piston engine ever built. volunteered as a counselor at Brantwood Camp. duty, decency, and a desire to work in service of the Full military honors and interment were held in At Gil’s death, writes David Lubick—English Thinking of Gil, writes David Lyons, “I can’t After Bud and his wife, Joyce Murphy, wel- He played football in the fall, although a knee greater good. September 2019 at the National Memorial Cemetery teacher, basketball coach, and associate director help but have a smile return to my face, which is comed their first son, the family moved to injury sidelined him for part of his VI Form season Jack was predeceased by his beloved wife of of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu. of admission during Gil’s time at St. Mark’s and nothing but appropriate because, as so many have Auburn, Maine, in 1949. Bud began work at Bates and hampered his ice hockey performance the 73 years Susan Benbow Kobusch and by his son, beyond—“I immediately thought of the Pulp Fiction noted, Gil always shared a joyous grin. He was a Manufacturing Co. in Lewiston and a daughter was following winter. Still, like his father before him John L. Gardner Jr. He is survived by his daughter, 1947 line: ‘Just because you ARE a character doesn’t mean wonderful person, and his presence made SM a born. During a Bates job relocation for several years (1906), Gardner was captain of St. Mark’s hockey. Rebecca, of Manchester, Mass., and her husband, Hayward Hutchinson “Beau” Gatch Jr., of Santa you HAVE character.’ Gil certainly checked both better place. Will miss him.” in Augusta, a second son completed the family. He proved himself a fine defenseman, and despite Samuel R. Campbell, two grandchildren, Susannah Barbara, Calif., passed away at his Montecito home boxes! I remember my first year in Admission, taking He is survived by his wife Sharon, his two With a return to Auburn, Bud became Bates’ chief his injury managed three goals and four assists A.C. Ames of Manchester, and her husband, Patrick on September 30, 2020. He was 92. a ride with him up to the Lawrence, Mass., Boys and children, Alexandra McCall (SM Class of 1982) engineer and spent his entire career with the textile his senior campaign. He would also play varsity H. Lydon, Samuel P.G. Ames of Boston, and A native of St. Louis, Mo., Beau came to St. Girls Club: Gil cultivated the connection for us . . . and John Stanley (SM Class of 1988), his sister mill continuing as a consultant into his 80s. baseball that spring. great-granddaughter, Lucy P.G. Lydon. Mark’s from St. Louis Country Day School. He was

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an immediate success on coach Benny Howarth’s varsity letters, playing football, hockey, and base- Marker, serving as a class agent for many years and 1950 on a number of boards including Eastern Utilities, Fearing Club. Additionally, he was a member of the varsity football team, who stated that Gatch “gave ball. In football, coach Benny Howarth credited supporting the School consistently and generously. Peter B. Freeman died peacefully at his home AMICA, Scudder, Swan Point Cemetery, and The Radio Club and saw success as a public speaker in the team much-needed strength at the end posi- him with “adding strength” to a fine 6-1 team, “He graciously hosted more than one of our St. in Providence, R.I., on November 6, 2020. He Providence Journal. school competition. tion.” His VI Form year the Lions were 6-1, handily which defeated Groton 48-13. In hockey, coach Mark’s Annual Fund Phonathons in years past,” was 88. Over the years, Peter was also involved in pro- For two summers, following his IV and V defeating Groton 48-13 on the last day of the sea- Bill Barber described Newby as “diminutive, impet- remembers Bruce Morgan ’70, “at his Smith Barney During his time in Southborough, Peter held moting education and the community through sup- Form years, he volunteered as a shack counselor at son. He was also known for delivering an entertain- uous, and impudent” but also “inspiring” while Harris Upham Office and more recently at Penn several leadership positions and was involved in port of Community Preparatory School, the Rhode Brantwood Camp. He spent the summer before ing public speech on the topic of “ants.” demonstrating solid passing skills during a tough Trust. Newby was one of many strong, positive multiple activities at the School. He was both a Island School of Design, Brantwood Camp, and St. college on the Brantwood permanent staff. Beau went on to Yale and took a job at General season weather-wise on an outdoor rink. Strong influences on me growing up in Chestnut Hill. He Monitor and a Prefect, and he served as secretary Mark’s. He joined the Brantwood board of trustees From Southborough he went on to Harvard Dynamics Electric Boat Co. in Groton, Conn. His would captain the varsity baseball team, which went and I had Chestnut Hill Academy, St. Mark’s, and of the Student Council. He played soccer, rowed in 1959, serving as its secretary for seven years. He and took time off to serve in the U.S. Army from responsibilities included hiring engineers for the 9-2 and beat Groton 5-2 during his VI Form cam- Princeton in common, and we always had plenty to crew, and was an integral part of a fine wrestling retired from the Brantwood board in 1981 and was 1953-1955. He returned to Harvard and graduated construction of submarines. His career path eventu- paign. He was flawless defensively in the outfield talk about whenever our paths crossed. His example program which won 19 consecutive dual meets elected an honorary trustee. in 1956 with a degree in economics. ally had several twists and turns. During the Cuban and stole nine bases for a speedy team that had 51 as Class Agent for 1947 has informed my work for during his time on the team. Peter was a member of Peter was also deeply loyal to St. Mark’s, joining Oakleigh began working for the Corporation Missile Crisis, he owned a business selling bomb steals in 11 games. “Captain Strong not only played the Class of 1970.” the St. Mark’s Dramatic Club for four years, playing the School’s Board of Trustees in 1974 and helping Trust Corporation, the Thorne family holding shelters. He became a school teacher in Woodstock, beautifully in centerfield,” wrote coach Howarth, He was predeceased by his wife Anne (Nancy) female parts early on, then graduating to the key to guide his alma mater during a challenging period company in New York City, which he led through Vt., and then again in Santa Barbara. “but was an extremely spirited and industrious Shippen Ashton, by his dear Aunt Bab (who helped role of the tavern keeper in a production of George of transition. He was a St. Mark’s trustee for 10 the 1960s and into the 70s, ultimately merging Beau was president of a Rotary Club Chapter, captain. His leadership on the field was a major raise him after the death of his mother), by his M. Cohan’s The Tavern during his V Form year. years, retiring from the board in 1984. that company into its largest holding, Commerce president of Woodstock’s Booster Club, high school factor in the success of the season, and any praise he brother George, and by his sisters Sally Moffly As a VI Former, he was Dramatic Club president Peter was always a generous soul and had a pas- Clearing House Inc., (CCH, Inc.) in 1976. He ski team coach, board member of the Coral Casino receives is more than deserved.” and Merweather Ely. He is survived by his sister, and played the lead in the powerful wartime drama sion for traveling, and for his children and grand- retired in 1980 but he remained chairman of the Beach and Cabana Club, co-chairman of the In addition to his athletic achievements, Strong Virginia Newlin; by his four children: William Command Decision. He also participated in music children. He was predeceased by his two brothers board of CCH until the family sold the company to Semana Nautica Sports Festival, and volunteer in was a Prefect, a member of the Vindex editorial Ashton (Sue), Anne Pepper Killough (Steve), Sally director Stan Sheppard’s annual spring musical Harry B. Freeman Jr., and Willard Clark Freeman Wolters Kluwer in 1996. the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. board, and a student librarian. He also volunteered Hall Wolgin (Roy), and Juliana Meryweather comedy shows. (SM Class of 1947). He is survived by his loving Closer to home, he was best known for the One of Beau’s greatest passions was the ocean. as a counselor at Brantwood Camp. Karnavas (Andrew); by nine grandchildren; and by Peter was editor-in-chief of the St. Marker and wife Mary Jean (Mallace) “Mimi;” his four children: philanthropy of the Millbrook Tribute Garden Inc. At age 55 he swam around the island of Manhattan. He then went on to Princeton University and two great-grandchildren. he also served on the editorial boards of both the Pamela Rousseau (Brown), Abbie Brown, Jennie and his participation on the boards of numerous It took over nine hours. Another time he swam for served in the Pennsylvania National Guard, where Vindex and the Lion. He was a three-year member Brown and her husband Peter Dickie, and Nathan local nonprofit organizations. several hours from the lighthouse at Watch Hill, he was honorably discharged as a first lieutenant. 1949 of the School’s debating team and was active in the Brown; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchil- A loyal St. Marker, he served as a trustee from R.I., to Fishers Island, N.Y. A relay swim from the Newby started his business career as a buy- Edouard Charles Emmet died on July 14, 2020. Creative Writing Club, the Radio Club, and the dren; his niece Tracy Wells and her husband Chris; 1979 through 1994. In the early 1980s he traveled Channel Islands to the Santa Barbara mainland, er-trainee at John Wanamakers and that job served He was 89. Scientific Society. A strong student, he was a St. two nephews Harry B. Freeman “Bucky” and his extensively on behalf of the School, lending his which included swimming through the night. as a launching point for his ultimate career as an While in Southborough, Edouard was a Prefect Mark’s Scholar. He was voted valedictorian for his wife Susie; Michael Freeman and his wife Jesse and insight and influence to the “Campaign for Beau was predeceased by his wife Olive “Bunny” investment broker. In 1956 he joined Dehaven, and played soccer and ice hockey (a “spare forward” class and spoke at Prize Day in 1950. their son Mike. St. Mark’s,” which ultimately raised $14 million. Colfelt and by his sister, Caroline G. “Aunt Foxy” Townsend, Crouter, and Bodine as an investment on the ice, he was commended by his coaches for In the summer of 1948, just before his V After the infamous “Black Monday” crash of Upthegrove of St. Louis, Mo. He is survived by his trainee but within a few years became partner. his “old fighting spirit!”). He sang in the choir, was Form year, Peter volunteered as a shack counselor 1950 1987, Oakleigh was one of a group of St. Mark’s sister, Mrs. George Y. “Aunt Kay” Wheeler III of At Smith Barney, he enjoyed a successful career on the Dramatic Club and Musical Comedy staffs, at Brantwood Camp. He was later appointed Oakleigh B. Thorne died in early October, 2020, alumni who worked to ensure stability and growth Hobe Sound, Fla., and his three children: Georgia specializing in retail and institutional account and was stage manager for all school productions Brantwood’s assistant director, a role he filled admi- at his home in Millbrook, New York. He was 88. in difficult economic times, responsible for the Allison “Choo Choo” Rutherford of Santa Barbara, management. Throughout his tenure at Smith as a V and VI Former. Edouard served as business rably for three consecutive years under directors Oakleigh entered St. Mark’s as a II Former in stewardship and guidance of the School’s endow- Calif.; Peter Gilman “Pie” Gatch of Park City, Barney his clients benefited from his intelligence manager of the St. Marker and president of the Fine Charlie Cook ’36 and Ned Hall ’37. In 1953 and autumn 1945. That spring he was a coxswain for ment as the 1980s turned into the 1990s. He was Utah, and Hayward Hutchinson “Lumpo” Gatch and an unwavering commitment to service. He Arts Club. He also was in charge of the projector on 1954, Peter was also co-director of the camp with Bill Gaccon’s crew, but it was in other athletic also an advocate for and supporter of Brantwood III of Avondale, R.I. Beau and Bunny gave their was a valued colleague and mentor to many young movie nights at the School. According to the Lion, Charlie, in charge of camper registration and oper- endeavors that he would excel. Again under coach Camp and an honorary Brantwood trustee for children an adventurous spirit and zest for life. professionals. He later joined Pennsylvania Trust as he brought “old-world culture” to St. Mark’s. ational finances, as well as working with young St. Gaccon, he was captain of the varsity soccer team many years. a senior portfolio manager. Raised in the United States, Edouard returned to Mark’s counselors. in the fall of 1949, leading “a bustling, aggressive Though born to privilege, Oakleigh was quick 1947 Newby served on the boards of many insti- Paris to work in banking and international finance. Peter graduated from Yale and served in the line” that would defeat Groton in a dramatic season to dispense with pretense, and quick to share his Newbold “Newby” Strong died at home in tutions, includingColorcon, the Chestnut Hill His wife, Linda, was the daughter of renowned Marine Corps as a 1st lieutenant He worked in finale. For three years he was a varsity wrestler amusing observations and mischievous grin with all Lafayette Hill, Penn., on December 17, 2020, just Community Association, Christ Church in songwriter Irving Berlin. They lived in both Paris New York with Scudder, Stevens & Clark, serving under coach Dave Coe, who described him as a comers. In addition to being a successful business- one day after celebrating his 92nd birthday. Philadelphia, Coriell Institute for Medical Research, and New York, also frequently visiting Dublin, as vice president of investments and as president “consistent winner” during a streak of 19 consec- man, sportsman, and philanthropist, he was known Newby attended Chestnut Hill Academy and the Philadelphia Scholars Foundation, Little Egg where his family originated. and director at Goelet Estate Company. utive St. Mark’s victories over that time. Oakleigh for his quick wit and irreverent personality. then the Fay School before crossing the street Harbor Yacht Club, Springside School, and the Edouard is survived by Linda and their three In the early 1980s he moved back to Providence also served as a dormitory Prefect, as advertising Oakleigh was predeceased by a sister, Honore to matriculate at St. Mark’s, where he earned six Webster Lagoon Association. He was a loyal St. children: Edward, Ellin, and Caroline. where he became a corporate director. He served manager of the Lion, and as vice president of Thorne Wamsler, of Pöcking, Germany. He is

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survived by his wife of 50 years, Felicitas Selter and Development. Following a stint with the New a mathematician, graduating as mag.scient. from Bank and later joined Crocker National Bank as his “outstanding play” and for “setting an excellent 1955 Thorne, of Millbrook; two sons by a prior marriage, York City Planning Commission, Jaque accepted the University of Oslo in 1959, and working as a vice president and senior investment officer . In example, both in leadership and sportsmanship.” Oliver James “Jim” Sterling Jr. passed away on Oakleigh (Jacqueline Stahl), of Millbrook; and an invitation from the Shah of Iran in 1975 to plan research fellow there and at UC Berkeley. He was 1985, Pat joined The Citibank Private Bank as pres- In addition to his academic and athletic May 22, 2020, in London, with his daughter by his Henry Fleming (Karen Warcholak), of Pittsburgh; and design a new capital city within Tehran, but a professor at the University of Oslo from 1968 to ident of Citicorp Trust, N.A. He retired in 1994. accomplishments, he was business manager of the side. He was 83. and two children with Felicitas, Jonathan, SM Class was forced to abandon the project when the Shah 2003, except for the years 1989 to 1993, when he It was at Crocker Bank where Pat met his sec- St. Marker and he appeared in several Dramatic Jim only attended St. Mark’s as a III and IV of 1993 (Jennifer Kennedy), of Millbrook, and was overthrown in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. was vice rector (prorektor). In 1998 he received ond wife, Wendy Cochran. They were married in Club productions, including Berkeley Square, The Former, from September of 1951 to 1953. He Eliza (Michael Barnello), of Sharon, Conn.; and This was a great professional disappointment, and an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Science April 1976. Inspector General, Of Thee I Sing, and The Taming earned a B.S. in Physics at the University of 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, one he never forgot. and Technology at Uppsala University, Sweden. Always a loyal St. Marker, he served the School of the Shrew (the latter the first-ever full-scale Houston and attended Columbia for his MBA. Charlotte Thorne Bordeaux, of Bar Harbor, Maine, In 1980, Robertson was appointed dean of the He served in the Executive Committee of the as a member of its Board of Trustees. Other performance held in the newly dedicated Benson Jim served in the Army as an officer with the and a half-brother, Daniel Kempner Thorne, of University of Virginia’s School of Architecture. He Division for Logic, Methodology and Philosophy community and service activities included two Auditorium). He was president of the French Club 82nd Airborne, Rangers, and 11th Special Forces as Pitchcombe, Gloucestershire, England. wrote a book about well-known architect William of Science of the International Union of History terms as senior warden at St. Luke’s Church in San and was an active debater. The summer following well as a volunteer with the U.S. Forestry Service as Lawrence Bottomley In 1998, he was awarded the and Philosophy of Science as treasurer from 1975 Francisco, trustee and vice chairman of the board his IV Form year he volunteered as a counselor at a firefighter and fire jumper. He then began a career 1951 school’s Thomas Jefferson Medal in Architecture to 1983 and as president from 1991 to 1995. He of Grace Cathedral, president of the San Francisco Brantwood Camp. And in keeping with his later in the oil and gas industry. He was chairman and Jaquelin Taylor Robertson, known as “Jaque,” and an endowed professorship chair is established at chaired the Norwegian Mathematical Society and Lighthouse for the Blind, and treasurer/board career, he sang in the Choir (and with the Glee CEO of both Sterling Drilling and Production and died on May 9, 2020, at his home in East the University in his honor. the World Commission on Ethics (COMEST) of member of Crystal Springs Uplands School in Club and Octet), was a dedicated member of the the PrimeEnergy Corporation. Hampton, N.Y. He was 87. Jaque returned to New York in 1988, joining the UNESCO, and co-founded the Abel Prize. Hillsborough. Pat was also a member of the Pacific- Brotherhood of St. Andrew, and for four years was He was the proud grandson of the founder of Jaque came to Southborough from St. with former Yale classmate Alex Cooper to establish He has also edited the journal Nordisk Matematisk Union Club and the Burlingame Country Club. an acolyte for services in Belmont Chapel. the Boy Scouts, William D. Boyce, and he took a Christopher’s School in Richmond, Virginia. While Cooper Robertson & Partners, a firm known for its Tidsskrift. He was a member of the Norwegian Pat was predeceased by his younger sister, Eve Peter earned degrees from Yale University, great interest in that organization. He also served at St. Mark’s, he was a Prefect and was manager of collaborative environment. Academy of Science and Letters. He resided in Fairbanks. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Oxford University, Episcopal Theological Seminary, with the National Committee on American Foreign the football team. He was also active on the crew Jaque was predeceased by his parents; his Østerås, Norway. Wendy Cochran Jones; his three children, Arnold and Fuller Theological Seminary, where he earned Policy where he was a board member. Additionally, for four years, earning varsity letters in 1950 and brother, Walter Spencer Robertson Jr.; and his Jens is survived by his wife of 58 years, Grete W. (Mike) Jones III (Marin), Libby Jones (Kevin his doctorate. He served in parish ministry at he held memberships to the University Club and 1951. He sang in the Choir and Glee Club, and was brother-in-law, Dr. Herbert Augustine Claiborne Jr. Usterud Fenstad; three children: Anne Marie, Erik, Morris), and Gardner Jones (SM Class of 1997); All Souls Episcopal Church, East McKeesport, New York Athletic Club (NYAC). Jim was an avid a member of the Octet as a VI Former. He appeared He is survived by his wife, Anya Sonn Robertson; and Hakon; and 10 grandchildren. and four granddaughters, Abby, Elly, and Maddy Pennsylvania, and later as rector of Little Trinity outdoorsman as well as boxer, winning the NYAC in the School’s Dramatic Club productions of his sister, Catherine Robertson Claiborne “Kitty;” Jones and Leah Morris, and recently welcomed Anglican Church, a historic parish in downtown 1982 championship. He was also a lifelong fan of Command Decision and Berkley Square, as well as his first cousin, Dr. Joseph Gardiner Fiveash; and a 1953 grandson Ryan Joseph Morris. He is also survived Toronto. He served as director of the Council for opera and ballet. in three original musical comedy shows: Weekend number of nieces and nephews. Arnold Wheeler Jones Jr., known to friends as by his devoted sister, Peggy Dent, of Montecito, Religion in Independent Schools in New York City A beloved father and grandfather, Sterling in Illyria (an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth “Pat,” passed away peacefully on August 22, 2020. Calif., as well as several nieces and nephews. and at that time, started FOCUS (Fellowship of raised his children between Manhattan Night), The Man from Moscow, and Rosemary. 1952 He was 84. Christians in Universities and Schools) in 1962. and Southampton (Meadow Club, Bathing Jaque was a three-year member of the Creative Jens Erik Fenstad passed away from COVID-19 Born and raised in Providence, R.I., Pat was the 1954 He then was dean/president of Trinity School for Corporation) and later spent much of his time in Writing Club, the co-head of the Student Advisory on April 13, 2020, just two days before his great grandson of St. Mark’s founder Joseph Burnett, The Rev. Dr. Peter Childress Moore peacefully Ministry and president of the board of trustees. London with his daughter’s family. Jim was well Committee, and an active debater. He served as 85th birthday. and thus related to a long list of St. Markers. While entered into eternal life on May 30, 2020, in Most recently, he was director of the Anglican known for his sense of adventure, humor, kind- art editor of the Vindex and was an officer of the An American Field Service exchange student at St. Mark’s, Pat played on the tennis team and Mount Pleasant, S.C.. He was 83. Leadership Institute and a scholar-in-residence at ness, and determination. School’s Fine Arts Society. He was on the editorial from Trondheim, Norway, Jens was extremely active was a member of the French Club and the Gun At St. Mark’s Peter was a Prefect and a scholar. St. Michael’s Church, in Charleston. He is survived by his children, Oliver James board of the Lion, a member of the Scientific Society, during his one year at St. Mark’s. He sang in the Club. Congenial and highly social, he was adept at For sports, he played football and squash, but it was Peter wrote several books, including: A Church (Carolyn) and Vanessa Ruth (Patrick Martin), their president of the Fearing Club, a student librarian, on Choir and Glee Club, was a member of the Creative making friends. “It’s not what you do . . .” declared as a tennis player that he truly excelled athletically. to Believe In; Disarming the Secular Gods; One Lord mother Mika, and his four grandchildren. the Dance Committee, and an acolyte at services in Writing Club, and volunteered at the Boys Club the quote chosen for his VI Form entry in the 1953 He made the varsity as a III Former (when his One Faith: Getting Back to the Basics of Your Faith Belmont Chapel. His academic achievements were in Westborough. He appeared in the Dramatic Lion, “it’s who you know and the smile on your older brother was co-captain). That year Peter was in an Age of Confusion; Can a Bishop be Wrong? Ten 1956 recognized with his induction into the St. Mark’s Club production of Gogol’s The Inspector General face! It’s contacts.” described as “a steady player with a great deal of Scholars Challenge John Shelby Spong; and From Harry Thorndike Hare died of complications from chapter of the Cum Laude Society. (according to the Lion he “rattled off his German Following a family tradition, he went on to promise.” He was 8-2 that spring and went 10-1 Dry Bones: Reflections on an Unpredictable Life. He Parkinson’s Disease at his home in Philadelphia’s He earned an undergraduate degree from Yale, lines impressively and got a big hand!”) and in the Yale, where he was a member of Timothy Dwight the next year, when he excelled at the New England also wrote for the Carolina Compass, a prolific and Center City, on December 5, 2020, surrounded by Class of 1954. A Rhodes Scholar, he studied for original musical comedy Full House. He even tried College and the Zeta Psi Fraternity. He graduated Interscholastic Tournament and qualified for the impactful column called “Moore to Ponder.” family and music. He was 81. two years at Magdalen College, Oxford University his hand at American football, suiting up for Benny from Yale in 1957 and then served in the U.S. Nationals. He was named team co-captain as a V Peter is survived by his wife, Sandra; three Harry was a member of a long-standing St. and subsequently enrolled in the Yale School of Howarth’s team, which smashed Groton 41-13 on Army Reserve-Active Duty. Former and served as captain his VI Form year. children: Jennifer Moore; the Rev. Kate Norris (the Mark’s family. His grandfather was T. Truxton Hare, Architecture, receiving a master’s degree in 1961. the gridiron. Pat moved to California with his first wife, Cia During his time with St. Mark’s tennis, the team Rev. Sean Norris); and David Moore (Alexandra SM Class of 1897, a legendary football player at Jaque was appointed by New York’s mayor Jens earned induction into the St. Mark’s chapter Whitman, where they welcomed their son, Mike. went 28-8 overall (with inclement weather cancel- Moore MSN CRNP) and two grandchildren, UPenn, an Olympic medalist, and an early inductee John Lindsay as director of Midtown Planning of the Cum Laude Society. He gained renown as He worked as a financial analyst for Wells Fargo ling five contests in 1954), and he was praised for Rhyan Norris and Skylar Norris. into the St. Mark’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

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At St. Mark’s, Harry was a Prefect and a member the Cum Laude Society. He was also a Prefect, Brotherhood of St. Andrew and in the chapel pro- the helm of varsity soccer. In the winter, he wres- VI Form campaign, but an injury suffered in the While Kip accomplished much in his life, he of both the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and the sports editor of the St. Marker, and was active gram. He was also involved in the 1965 production tled for Fritz, who described Nash as “the hardest second match that year prevented him from wres- will be remembered much more for the man he Acolytes Guild, proudly serving as crucifer for in the Debating Society. He played football and of the musical Damn Yankees. man to pin on the team” with “tremendous fight tling for the remainder of the season. Still, coach was rather than what he did. He was jovial, always services in Belmont Chapel. He also sang in the basketball; in the latter he led the Lions with 17 From Southborough he went on to Harvard, and ample confidence to try new moves.” In the Wiedergott praised him for his leadership: “He seeking the opportunity to make others smile and Choir/Glee Club and the Octet, served on the points in a thrilling overtime win over Governor earning his undergraduate degree in 1969. He spring, Steve was the catcher on the baseball team. helped boost morale and kept the boys hustling.” laugh. He was a caring, extraordinarily generous, editorial board of the St. Marker, and was active in Dummer Academy. He was best at tennis, playing then earned an M.A. and J.D. from University of He also played Fives and was a member of the Kip played lacrosse for Fritz in the spring. A recip- supportive and devoutly loyal friend, uncle, and the French Club. He twice appeared in the annual a key role in an undefeated season during his Sixth Chicago. Lee clerked for Judge Frank Parker on Rifle Club. ient of the School’s “Outstanding Contribution to father figure to many. In addition to being a loving French play and he also played a role in the original Form spring and helping the team to a 10-1 record the North Carolina Court of Appeals and served In addition to his athletic achievements, Steve Athletics’’ award, he was also sports editor of the St. father to his son, Charles Rhys Tobin Thieriot, musical comedy Wild Oats during his VI Form as a VI Former. “Great credit must go to Bryce as an attorney on the NC Utilities Commission. was an editor of the Blue & White as a IV Former Marker, and was active as a student librarian and in and father-in-law to Jessica Jane Thieriot, he was a spring. He played both football and tennis. Appleton,” wrote SM tennis coach Fred Burr in the In 1975 Lee joined the law firm of Kennedy, and he served on the editorial boards of both the the Art Club. proud godfather to six. Harry graduated from Yale in 1960 with a degree 1961 Lion. In addition to his success as a varsity Covington, Lobdell, and Hickman (now known as St. Marker and the Vindex. He was also a car- After receiving a B.A. from Stanford University in American Studies. While serving as an officer in athlete, Appleton was the School’s squash champion K&L Gates LLP). toonist for the Lion. Nash also sang in the Choir in 1970 and an MBA from UC Berkeley in 1968 the U.S. Navy with the 6th fleet, he met his future as well as both its singles and doubles Fives cham- Most of Lee’s volunteer activities in Charlotte and Glee Club, was an acolyte during services in 1972, Kip began his professional career with the Christopher Dodge Stack, St. Mark’s Class of wife, Edda Drescher on the beach at Cannes. Harry pion. He captained a St. Mark’s Fives team that beat involved music. He served on the board of direc- Belmont Chapel, and volunteered as a counselor at Chronicle Publishing Company in San Francisco. 1968 and a former trustee of the School, died returned to the states, enrolling in the master’s degree Groton. Finally, he starred as Aunt Martha in the tors of both the Friends of Music at Queens and Brantwood Camp. In 1973, Kip began working at Western peacefully on November 15, 2020. He was 71. program in International Relations at the University 1961 St. Mark’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace, the Community Concert Association of Charlotte After a brief stint at Hobart and William Smith Communications, the cable and motion picture The oldest of five brothers to attend St. Mark’s, of Pennsylvania. On one transatlantic crossing to directed by T. Kent Carr. As Aunt Martha, “Bryce in the 20th century, and, after becoming a member College, Steve was issued an unlucky draft num- division of the Chronicle, serving in the roles he lettered in crew as a coxswain in his II Form year visit Edda in Paris, he met the lawyer and activist Appleton did an excellent job,” wrote classmate of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte, ber and opted to sign up for the Army on his own of. treasurer, vice president, and then president. and was a Prefect as a VI Former. He also worked as Allard Lowenstein, who recruited him in his efforts Sam Goodyear in his review for the Lion. “For a he served as the volunteer choir accompanist for accord. Always the overachiever, he served all the He also served as a director of the Chronicle a counselor at Brantwood Camp. to help dissidents escape Franco’s Spain. Harry and person who had never been on the stage, he seemed 15 years. years of his enlistment as a Green Beret assigned to Publishing Company and on its Strategic Planning He then matriculated at Lawrence University in Edda were married in 1965, after which Harry completely at home.” “Lee was a devoted husband and father, a loyal the 10th Special Forces Group, deploying across the Committee. Additionally, he was a board mem- Appleton, Wisconsin. He left Lawrence after two worked with The Rockefeller Foundation in France He graduated from Yale in 1965 and went on to friend, a brilliant and highly successful lawyer, world in service of his country. ber of the National Cable Television Association years to join the U.S. Navy. After two years in the before returning to Philadelphia, where he eventually a varied career: as an attorney in Tucson, Ariz., as and (unlike some such attorneys) an unassuming, After graduating from the University of and the California Cable Television Association, Navy, he filed Conscientious Objection papers and became a partner of the investment firm of Mitchell, vice president of Cochise Airlines, and as execu- forthright person and a fine gentleman,” recalled Pittsburgh with a J.D. and MBA, he went on to and served on the board of directors of the Parrott returned to Lawrence to complete his degree. At Sinkler and Starr. tive director of nonprofit Wings of Change. In his good friend and St. Mark’s classmate Hugh Law have a storied and globally renowned career for Investment Company. Lawrence, Chris met and married his wife of over Harry sat on the board of directors of The connection with this last endeavor, Appleton was ’65. “Lee was courageous in the face of illness, of over 40 years, representing hospitals, and even Following a visit to Maui in 1999, Kip founded 43 years, Martha Serrin Stack. Philadelphia Society for Children. A lover of folk involved in filming a one-hour documentary on the discerning judgment, and unfailingly composed nations, as a healthcare attorney in Pittsburgh, Los Maui Blue, LLC, a vacation rental business, for He obtained an MBA from Columbia Business music and opera, Harry was the family minstrel and Rio Cangrejal in Pico Bonito National Park on the and cheerful, as we all saw at our 50th Reunion. Angeles, and Denver. He was particularly proud of which he acquired and managed a collection of School. His business career included stints at could be counted on to break out his guitar at their north coast of Honduras, analyzing the economic He never let any hardship affect his temperament. his work at Nash & Company, a highly successful high-end beachfront homes on Maui. several early tech companies including Diebold and many gatherings. Upon retirement, Harry filled his benefits from a hydroelectric dam planned for the He combined in a special and natural amalgam the firm he founded and ran for over a decade. He also A member of a three-generation St. Mark’s fam- the inception of Audible Books. He also worked time with Edda, their kids and grandchildren, in river against the ecotourism opportunities that will reserve of a Boston Yankee and the welcoming man- took deep pride in leading the formation of the ily, Kip was an intensely loyal St. Marker, serving with his father’s executive recruiting firm, William and around their second home in Barnard, Vt. be lost from its construction. ner of a Southern gentleman.” Colorado State Health Information Exchange. as a trustee of the School from 1987 through 1996. Stack Associates. He was predeceased by his brother, T. Truxtun The law, aviation, science, conservation, and art Lee was predeceased by his parents. He is sur- Steve is survived by his wife Marina; his With members of his family, he made generous A loyal St. Marker, Chris served on the School’s Hare III, who also died of complications from were among Bryce’s many interests. He was a sup- vived by his wife Gwynne; by his daughter Diana siblings Oliver Anderson Nash, Timothy Nash, contributions and worked diligently with St. Alumni Executive Committee from 1989 through Parkinson’s. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, porter of The Cooper Union for the Advancement Movius (James Fotouhi); and by his sister Rosemary and Jane Nash Kirst; his children Erin Nash Mark’s to bring to fruition the Thieriot dormitory 1992, and he was a member of the St. Mark’s Board Edda Drescher Hare; his adoring daughters, Kristina of Science and Art. Steiner (Casey); also by his sisters-in-law, and their Pennington, Athena Eleni Nash, and Stephen building on campus, which was completed in of Trustees from 1990 through 1994. He was also a Lyons of Boston, Sasha Hare of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., Bryce is survived by his children: Sarah, Nathan, husbands, and nieces and nephews. Edward Nash; and his two grandchildren Caitrin March of 2000. class agent for several years. Mimi Amies of Oxfordshire, UK; and his beloved and Amy (St. Mark’s Class of 1989). and Jameson Pennington. Kip invested his time with a broad range of At his 25th St. Mark’s Reunion in 1993, posse of grandchildren. He is also survived by his 1965 interests. He also served on the boards of The Chris led the effort to establish the Class of 1968 sisters Winifred Stout and Katharine Wear. 1965 Stephen Payn Nash died peacefully in his home on 1966 McNamara Group, Planetree (also served as treasur- Fellowship program, which continues to provide Lee West Movius passed away on June 27, 2020, in August 19, 2020, in the arms of his loved ones. He Charles C. Thieriot, known to all as “Kip,” passed er),The Infant Hearing Foundation, The Ft. Mason opportunities for students to participate in an inde- 1961 Charlotte, N.C., after battling cancer for more than was 73. away of COVID 19 on January 2, 2021, in San Foundation (also served as treasurer and vice chair), pendent study project the summer before gradua- P. Bryce Appleton passed away on February 20, 10 years. He was 73. At St. Mark’s Steve was active in sports. He Francisco. He was 73. The San Francisco Zoological Society, Drew School, tion. “Only Chris could create the ’68 Fellowship,” 2020, in Seattle. He was 76. At St. Mark’s, Lee was a Prefect and a scholar. played soccer for two years under head coach Bill At St. Mark’s, Kip was a Prefect and wrestled and Snappt Fraud Detection. He was also a director said his St. Mark’s classmate Bob Masland. “From Bryce had a diverse and eclectic experience at In 1964 he was awarded the Henry Nichols Gaccon and then, as a VI Former, he starred at for coach Fritz Wiedergott. A varsity wrestler since and vice president of San Francisco Bachelors; and a a humble start the ’68 Fund is now more than St. Mark’s. He was a Scholar and a member of Ervin Scholarship Prize. He was active with the halfback for Fritz Wiedergott’s first campaign at his III Form year, he was elected co-captain for his director of, Skouras Pictures and Kids Turn. $200,000 and dispenses $8,000 a year.”

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“Chris was a close friend of mine for over 57 After graduating from St. Mark’s, he attended in their sobriety as well, so he became a certified Posie is survived by her mother, Rose C. first person of color to serve on the faculty. years, meeting first in the fall of our II Form year,” University of Oregon. He also graduated from recovery support worker and was working with Morgan; devoted husband of 24 years, Dave John earned his bachelor’s degree in history recalled classmate Victor Stewart. “As one of the Edinburgh Business School. He was married to clients through Monadnock Family Services in Daignault; children, Max and Casey Daignault; and political science at Northeastern University founders of the Fifth Form Fund, I can tell you that Dawenelle Gibson in 1981 in Oregon and moved Keene at the time of his passing. Marc always sister and brother-in-law, Wendy and Peter and did Ph.D. coursework at Brandeis University at the beginning and for many years, it was Chris, to Connecticut. They raised four children in reflected, “You have to go through darkness to Richardson; sister, Laura K. Morgan; brother-in- and dissertation research in American studies at myself, Kip Forbes, and Tom Kane who alone kept Vermont and then relocated to Wisconsin for a know the light!” law, Marty Daignault (Anne); sister-in-law, Julie the University of Rochester under noted histo- the project going. Chris was not only Class Agent senior estimator position at Perry Judds. He then Marc was also an accomplished musician and Daignault; nieces, Elizabeth R. MacLaughlin and rian Dr. Eugene Genovese. He spent many years for many years, but he was also the central infor- transitioned to Vintage Parts in Beaver Dam. playing the guitar for himself and others brought Katherine Daignault; nephews, Christopher and teaching history at preparatory schools including mation hub for all of our class. I remember many Don loved being a dad and grandpa— whether him great solace. A compassionate and spirited soul, Andrew Richardson, and Lucas Daignault; godchil- St. Mark’s School, Phillips Academy, Phillips times helping him track down in faraway places it was coaching baseball, guiding the Boy Scouts, or Marc will be greatly missed by so many. dren, Henry and Eliot Gomez. Exeter Academy, Deerfield Academy, and The members of the Class of ’68 who had fallen off the cooking massive meals at any time of the day. He Marc was predeceased by his parents and Deck House. radar screen, and I do believe that we had an almost was very proud of his children. Don enjoyed shar- a brother, Louis Brindisi. He is survived by FORMER FACULTY/STAFF AND ST. MARK’S FAMILY John served for over a decade as a staff mem- perfect recovery record. In many respects, Chris ing his knowledge of woodworking and gardening his daughter, Elizabeth “Liza Lou” Brindisi Lorraine R. (Trudeau) Fricault, of Southborough, ber for local, state, and federal elected officials, was the glue that kept us all in available contact with anyone with an open ear. Don indulged his Goldthwaite, of Keene; his son, Lucas Brindisi died on Thursday, May 7, 2020, after a period of including Boston Mayor Kevin White, Connecticut over many decades.” dogs with endless belly scratches. He will be dearly of Hayward, Calif.; his grandson, Alexander declining health. She was 100. Speaker of the House Irving Stolberg, Connecticut Remembering Chris Stack and his legacy, missed by his family and friends. Goldthwaite; his longtime companion, Liane Lorraine was the beloved wife of the late Roland Congressman Sam Gejdenson, Hartford Masland says that “it is our responsibility to keep He was predeceased by his parents and is sur- Linstead of Keene; and his cousins, Genine Fargnoli ‘Bill’ Fricault who passed away in 1983. Mayor Carrie Saxon Perry, and Jacksonville his spirit going.” vived and will be lovingly remembered by his wife and Adel Bromley, both of N.J., and Anna and Joe, Raised in Marlborough, one of Lorraine’s first Congresswoman Corrine Brown. A longtime resident of New York’s Upper East of 39 years, Dawnelle; children: Tiffany (S. Ram John and Judy, Julie, Cookie and Sly, Maddalena, jobs was a server in the dining room for the former From 1997 until his retirement in 2019, John Side, Chris was deeply involved in the theater, and Balakrishnan), Nick (Emily), Amanda (Darryl), and Gina and Joe. Normal School in Framingham. She then worked was a research assistant for the Jacksonville City was committed to New York’s Amateur Comedy and Emma Letlebo (John); grandchildren: Ashvin, as the server for the headmaster of St. Mark’s Council, where he was renowned for his particular Club, where he presided from the ‘80s well into Anand, Rowen, Ivahn, Daeja, Little Darryl, and 1983 School. Later Lorraine was the friendly lunch lady skill in the art of drafting the Council’s “honoring the next century. His other love was his array of Audrey; sisters Mary [Southborough School 1975- Rose B. “Posie” Morgan passed away on in Southborough’s public schools. After retirement and commending” resolutions. nieces and nephews, to whom he was a devoted and 1977] (Denise Dodds) and Julie. December 3, 2020. She was 55. from serving lunch to the children, she worked John was an excellent chef and enjoyed cook- beloved uncle. He lived the last years of his life in At St. Mark’s Posie played both field hockey and for Southborough Drug as a sales clerk. It was an ing, although sharing meals with his family and Norwalk, Conn. 1979 lacrosse for coach Ann Velie. She was also a diligent enjoyable job for her as she knew most of the folks friends was his true motivation. John was prede- He was predeceased by his father, J. William Stack Marc B. Brindisi died suddenly on December 11, student and a Scholar. She went on to study at the coming into the store. ceased by his father Philmore Jackson, his mother Jr., and his brother Joseph W. Stack III (SM Class 2020, at the Cheshire Medical Center Dartmouth University of Vermont. Lorraine was an active member of St. Anne Jenny Jackson, and brothers Robert Jackson and of 1972). He is survived by his mother, Wolcott R. Hitchcock, in Keene, N.H. He was 60. Posie married Dave Daignault in 1996 and had Church of Southborough, where she was on the Milton Jackson. He is survived by his sister Jane Stack, his brothers Nathan (SM 1970), David (SM At St. Mark’s, Marc served on the Social a son Max and a daughter Casey, 17 months later. Altar Committee. Lorraine was an amazing seam- Henderson, nieces Kelly Henderson and Kristin ’75) and wife Sarah, Peter (SM ‘80) and wife Sonya, Committee and volunteered as a Roxbury tutor. Posie loved her children dearly and was immensely stress and baker and also a gifted gardener. Hodges, great-nephew Robert Henderson, and nine nephews and nieces (including Will Stack ’18), He enjoyed theater arts and music, and he made proud of them. She began her professional career in She was predeceased by her daughter, Louise many dear friends. and his former wife Martha. In lieu of flowers, the many good friends. He went on to attend Emerson sales and later in real estate at Coldwell Banker. Her Frederick; her grandson David Frederick and her family has said that contributions can be sent to the College in Boston and the American Academy of love of people and strong work ethic made her a nat- siblings, Joseph, Paul ‘Butch’, Charles, Francis Joey Stack Scholarship Fund at St. Mark’s School. Dramatic Arts in New York City. ural. Posie served on the Ridgefield Board of Realtors and Cecile Trudeau, and Yvonne Fricault. She is While attending St. Marks, he met Katherine E. and was an active fundraiser at New Pond Farm in survived by her daughters, Germaine Valentine of 1977 “Katie” Thorndike (SM Class of 1979). They even- Redding. She protested for sensible gun laws and Southborough; her grandchildren, Marianne Fafara, Donald Graeme Pope passed away unexpectedly in tually married and raised two children, Elizabeth marched with the “pink hats” in Washington, D.C. Joan Frederick, Felicite Laspesa, Genevieve and his home with his wife by his side on Wednesday, and Lucas. After spending many years together in Posie had the gift of making every person Yolande Valentine; her siblings, Benoit and Louis December 30, 2020. He was 62. New England, they divorced yet remained friends. she encountered feel special and her beauty was Trudeau, Teresa Bryce, Claire Condry, Jacqueline Born in Scotland, Don came to St. Mark’s from In his earlier years, Marc was a model for matched only by her warm heart and unrelenting Erwin; and her seven great grandchildren. Fairfield, Conn. While at St. Mark’s, Don was a American Express. He also dabbled in publishing giving to others. Her friends remember her amazing serious photographer and he served on the editorial and was vice president of a publishing company courage and valiant fight against her year-long John J. Jackson of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away board of the Vindex. In athletics he was manager of while residing in Florida. A recovering addict, battle with mental illness. They hope to serve Posie’s on the evening of Wednesday, June 24, 2020, sur- As this In Memoriam section was closing, we learned of the varsity soccer team and he enjoyed playing golf Marc was proud of his sobriety. It meant a great legacy by giving back to others and filling each day rounded by his loving family. He was 74. He taught the passing of several other St. Markers, including Robert Kean ’40. Full memorial tributes to all will appear in the on the St. Mark’s course. deal to him to ensure that others were successful with love and laughter. at St. Mark’s in the early 1970s, where he was the next issue of the St. Mark’s Magazine.

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A ST. MARK’S PLANNED What Was Your Favorite Place on Campus? GIVING PROFILE 2021 SPOTLIGHT “Circa 1954-57, following each day’s service in ON ANDROCLES MEMBER Belmont Chapel, the whole community would GERRY SKEY ’60 assemble in the Dining Hall. After the academic Gerry Skey ’60 never forgets the choices and sporting challenges of the day, this was a his parents made to care for him. In time to relax a bit, and enjoy the company of the midst of WWII, his mother fled Singapore to the safety of England, schoolmates and faculty families.” —STETSON (TACK) EDDY ’68 but as her ship neared South Africa she needed to disembark for Gerry’s birth. Meanwhile, his father stayed behind to fight with the British Army and became “ Mr. Gaccon’s room outside of Dorm C on the “My favorite place on campus was always the view a POW for about five years in Borneo. third floor. He would let First and Second walking up from the [West Campus] dorms, past Formers get a little extra work done there in the pond. It was refreshing and allowed me to Eventually, his parents reunited and the evening after study hall. It was a warm lose myself in the natural world, for just a moment “The Dining Hall and and cozy place. He would let us sprawl out before continuing on my way.” moved to the U.S. where Gerry’s father on the chairs and on the floor as he worked the Quad.” met his old friend, Eric Wiseman, away quietly at his desk.” –HAWA LASSANAH ’97 –COURTNEY HANNAH ’04 who accepted a teaching position at —STETSON (TACK) EDDY ’68 St. Mark’s. After hearing about the “My favorite place is outside the chapel School, Gerry’s father knew his son entrance, on the steps facing the lion sculpture. “The Parkman Room.” “ Being from the Southborough School, my favorite I never wanted to let go of summer, so I spent should attend to receive the education place was our small campus on the other side of many September evenings before study hall –KEELY DION ’17 the field. We had three modern dorms connected reading on those steps as the sun set earlier he’d need to succeed in life. St. Mark’s by a boardwalk that led us down to the Mansion and earlier in the day.” accepted Gerry on full scholarship, an where we had classes, a beautiful library, infirmary, a little bookstore, meals, etc.... It was –AMELIE TOUROYAN ’10 “Benson Auditorium...such wonderful memories” opportunity he attributes to his success such a special place.” –JAMES PARK ’60 at Princeton and beyond, and the reason –DEDE WILSON MCQUILLAN ’75 why he supports the School today. “The Chapel crypt where Stan Shepherd NEXT ISSUE “The top of the meadow on the cross-country taught us to sing both religious and secu- course, with the woods at the top of Killer Hill (where Grove of Champions now is) a “Chapel.” lar music for the Choir and Glee Club.” Describe your close second.” “ It would be impossible— –PETER WALKER ’61 St. Mark’s –TIMOTHY SHAW ’87 literally impossible—to –ALBERT STICKNEY ’63 experience in overstate how important one sentence. St. Mark’s has been in my life, “My favorite place on campus was actually the “The library and Rev. Talcott’s office.” for which I will be forever “ The alcove I had as a second former. It boardwalk and dorms at the Southborough School. At St. Mark’s, it was the planetarium and –ANNETTE KANG ’15 grateful.” was a home away from home with all the hanging out at Taft Hall with friends.” comforts of the Hilton as well as nice –EVANGELINE WOLLMAR ’75 “ The skating ponds between campuses--a neighbors.” beautiful place to sit, reflect, and nap on a spring or fall afternoon.” For information on gift strategies –TRISTAN ARGENTI ’51 –BRIAN MCCARTHY ’87 that can help you support St. Mark’s “ The English Wing School and provide significant benefits

“ Top of the key on the basketball court in the and West Campus.” to you and your family, contact Elkins Gym! The chapel is a close second!” –CECILY GEORGE ’06 “ Loved everything about the cloisters and Meaghan Kilian, director of major and –THOMAS KANE ’68 playing cloister ball.” principal gifts, at 508-786-6129 or [email protected]. –TORREY DIPIETRO ’95 “The basketball court in Elkins Field House as “The hockey rink and the lacrosse field.” we won two ISL & NEPSAC championships.” Send your answers to –VON MABBS ’20 –JACK CECIL ’74 [email protected].

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EXTRA CREDIT: Sally King McBride ‘03 (P. 32) painted this Main Building scene as a St. Mark’s student.