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Profiles in Excellence 3 From the Headmaster - Park B. Smith ’50 Newest Board Members - The Kellogg Family 18 - Tony and Dorothy Butler 35 Ask the Archivist - Middle School Dedication - Isabel Roach 42 Class Notes 58 In Memoriam 5 60 Richard F. Hnat Remembered Philanthropy - Letter from the Development Chair 64 Dictum Ultimum - Middle School Initiative - C.B. Newton Society 14 - Hauser Auditorium Organ School News - Evan Ju ’09 - Big Blue Goes Green - State Champs! - Spotlight on Sports - Faculty and Staff News 20 - Scene Around Campus Alumni News - Letter from the PAA President - Reunion Weekend 34 - Alumni Events PINGRY REVIEW

Administration Stephan F. Newhouse ’65 Nathaniel E. Conard Norman B. Tomlinson, Jr. ’44 Headmaster F. Helmut Weymar ’54 Theodore M. Corvino, Sr. John C. Whitehead PINTHE PINGRYG REVIEWRY Assistant Headmaster-Short Hills Lower School Director Life Trustee John W. Pratt Robert B. Gibby ’31 The Pingry Review is the official Chief Financial Officer Office of Alumni Relations magazine of The Pingry School, Sara Boisvert Jacqueline Sullivan with the primary purpose of Director of Admission Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Philip S. Cox disseminating alumni, school, Miller Bugliari ’52 Middle School Director Special Assistant to the Headmaster faculty, and staff news and Lydia B. Geacintov information. It is published three Director of Studies Kristen Tinson Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Melanie P. Hoffmann times per year. Comments can be Director of Development Pingry Alumni Association sent to the editors at The Pingry Jonathan D. Leef E. Lori Halivopoulos ’78 School, Martinsville Road, Upper School Director President P.O. Box 366, Martinsville, NJ Gerry Vanasse Sean W. O’Donnell ’75 Director of Athletics Vice President 08836 or by sending an email Quoc Vo Robert A. Hough ’77 to [email protected]. Director of Information Technology Vice President Board of Trustees, 2006-2007 Sam Partridge ’92 Vice President Genesia Perlmutter Kamen ’79 Victoria Brooks Robert Kirkland ’48 Chair John L. Geddes ’62 Treasurer Conor Mullet ’84 John B. Brescher, Jr. ’65 Samuel Partridge ’92 Vice Chair John Campbell III ’86 Mary Sarro-Waite ’01 Harold W. Borden ’62 Secretary Secretary William J. Silbey ’77 Directors (Class of 2007) Gordon Sulcer ’61 Alice F. Rooke Assistant Secretary Edward S. Atwater IV ’63 Katrina Welch ’06 Laureen Carlson ’77 Edward S. Atwater IV ’63 Norbert Weldon ’91 Kooheli Chatterji ’93 Treasurer Honorary Directors Kyle Coleman ’80 Cynthia Cuffie-Jackson Rob Hall ’54 Jonathan Gibson ’88 Anne DeLaney ’79 Henry Kreh ’44 Jeffrey N. Edwards ’78 E. Lori Halivopoulos ’78 Miriam T. Esteve Robert Hough ’77 Editors Thomas Johnson ’59 Barbara J. Reef E. Lori Halivopoulos ’78 Director of Strategic Communications S. Alexander Haverstick II Peter Korn, Jr. ’89 Stuart Lederman ’78 Renée Walker John W. Holman III ’79 Assistant Director of Strategic Communications Guy Leedom ’54 Megan Kellogg Jim Bratek Mary Margaret Gillin Lang Eugenia Makhlin ’95 Web Manager and Graphic Designer Sean O’Donnell ’75 Martin B. O’Connor II ’77 Design and Layout Terence M. O’Toole Ronald Rice, Jr. ’86 Ruby Window Creative Group, Inc. Deryck A. Palmer Sandra Salter ’93 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Jonathan Shelby ’74 www.rubywindow.com J. Randolph Porges Henry Stifel III ’83 Photography Dan C. Roberts Bruce Morrison ’64 Barbara Leslie Saypol Directors (Class of 2008) 2 Bill Storer Ian S. Shrank ’71 Todd Burrows ’90 Debbie Weisman the pingry review pingry the Julie A. Silbermann David Freinberg ’74 Cover Park B. Smith ’50 John Geddes ’62 Pictured left to right: Board Chair Vicki Brooks, Henry G. Stifel III ’83 Robin Breene Hetrick ’78 Park B. Smith ’50, and Headmaster Nathaniel Tzu-Lin Toner Stewart Lavey ’63 E. Conard. Audrey M. Wilf Cathleen Lazor ’88 Honorary Trustees H. David Rogers ’61 Kevin Schmidt ’98 David M. Baldwin ’47 Tracy S. Klingeman Stalzer ’84 Fred Bartenstein, Jr. Amy Warner ’78 William S. Beinecke ’31 Susan Barba Welch ’77 Phillip R. Bennett John P. Bent, Jr. Directors (Class of 2009) William M. Bristol III ’39 Albert Bauer ’45 William V. Engel ’67 Bradford Bonner ’93 John W. Holman, Jr. ’55 John Campbell III ’86 Henry H. Hoyt, Jr. ’45 Rebecca Frost ’94 Warren S. Kimber, Jr. ’52 Jane Hoffman ’94 Y R G N I P

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- - The ). Miller Bugliari ’52, port the Middle School Initiative is an extension of their interest in Pingry; their children, and scores of others, will be able to take advantage of the new middle school experience. The Kellogg family’s support represents “an was not only a way to ‘repay some of the enormous debt we have to others,’ but it was a path to person Life, Times and Family of James C. Kellogg III senior Pingry faculty member, recalls that the Kelloggs “were a great Elizabeth family, important at Pingry and other institutions not only for their thoughtfulness, but also for their generosity.” Current grade three students, Caroline and Charlie Kellogg, are the fourth generation to attend The Pingry School, continuing the century-old tradition of Kelloggs al growth.” (Diane Galusha, tains his Pingry connections. To this day, his core group of friends is from Pingry. Megan also plays an active role, volunteering for the Pingry School Parents’ Association and serving as a current member of the Board of Trustees. Megan and Kirk’s decision to sup ents, Megan and Kirk Kellogg ’87, it is not only about giving back, but it is also about legacy. Kirk, his father, grandfather, uncles, aunts, and cousins all attended Pingry. Like many graduates, Kirk main at The Pingry School. The John C. Rankin III Courtyard at Pingry’s new Middle School is named in honor of their great, great, great, great grandfather! For their par ------

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long commitment to social respon more thanyears. 115 Mr. Rankin’s dedication to philan a tradition for years to come. Since 1933, thirteen members of the Kellogg family have attended Pingry, including current students, Caroline and Charlie Kellogg ’16. Although only a few Kellogg chil nizations was the duty of every man and woman. Charitable work dren graduated from Pingry due erations of family members, mirror sibility. James C. Kellogg III ’33 articulated that commitment in his personal history, stating that “con tributing […] to community orga thropy and community service has been passed down through the gen to the family custom of attending boarding school in high school, each member of the family who has attended has helped to main tain the Kellogg tradition at Pingry, resulting in a family ing Pingry’s mission to foster a life legacy that has continued for -

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Continuing the Pingry Tradition Pingry the Continuing The Kellogg Family Kellogg The daughter, Elizabeth “Betty” Irwin, married James C. Kellogg III, Pingry Class of 1933. Mr. James The Kellogg family enjoys a long affiliation with The Pingry School—in fact, they have the longest known affiliation in school history, dating from 1891 to the present! The first member of the Kellogg family associated with Pingry was The Honorable John C. Rankin, Jr., one of twenty-five members to sign the school’s Certificate of Incorporation in 1891. Mr. Rankin was a member of the Pingry Board of Trustees at the time, working with Dr. John F. Pingry to ensure the future and mission of The Pingry School. Known as a generous, charitable, and loyal man, Mr. Rankin’s con cern for others was prompted by his desire to not only help people, but also to promote good causes. He did not seek recognition for his charitable deeds—he sought only the knowledge that his actions could and did improve the lives of others. Mr. Rankin was deeply involved with his community and was elected mayor of Elizabeth, NJ, in 1880. He was devoted to public improvement of the city and the betterment of life for its residents. Mr. Rankin was an important fig ure in the history and development of the city of Elizabeth and The Pingry School. The Rankin/Kellogg connection to Pingry was renewed decades later when John C. Rankin, Jr.’s grand C. Kellogg III ’33 was the first Kellogg to attend Pingry, setting EXCELLENCE

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The Kellogg clan: Cole, Charlie (top), Caroline, and Cooper

opportunity for the family to honor right path to become the best pos- and setting up realistic goals with- the school” in this important mis- sible students they can be,” admits out unnecessary outside influence. sion. Megan recognizes the signifi- Megan. In addition, she feels that Caroline and Charlie Kellogg will cance of the need for a dedicated the self-contained environment most certainly benefit from the space to support middle school stu- protects children from the influ- self-contained environment and dents and to help them “make the ence of outside trends and inappro- carry on the family tradition and right choices.” For Megan, the priate peer pressure. legacy at Pingry, knowing that middle school years represent a they, too, contributed to this The Kellogg family envisions the time when it is important for chil- important mission. middle school experience as a dren to have positive role models 8 building process, where students to guide them to develop a sense of the pingry review pingry the will learn to become leaders by the self. When surrounded by students time they reach the eighth grade. who are also motivated to do well “There is a clearly defined move- in a smaller, more self-contained ment to next steps,” states Megan, environment, students can learn, with sixth grade students looking explore, and develop special tal- up to the older middle school stu- ents. dents as the leaders of the school. “Since this is a big emotional In addition, “the middle school growth time, students can be guid- experience will allow faculty and ed by middle school faculty and staff to solely focus on the middle staff who both understand and are school student” and prepare them passionate about this age group, for their high school experience by and who will lead them in the instilling confidence and support, PINGRY REVIEW PROFILES IN EXCELLENCE

Tony & Dorothy Butler Supporting the Middle School Experience

When approached for a gift to the building academic skills. The Ball. She is also a dedicated Summit new Middle School a few years ago, “execution” of this philosophy is Junior Baseball Board member and the Butler family discussed the the single most important factor, an active Pingry School Parents’ mission of the new building with according to Tony, in student Association volunteer, always the school’s administration and, development and is integral to willing to help out on various hearing how it would change and the middle school experience. For committees. enhance the Pingry experience Tony, “Pingry is comprised of a for countless Pingry middle school wonderful group of students. The students, they enthusiastically sup- kids interact in a great way, both ported the initiative. Tony and amongst themselves and with Dorothy immediately understood adults. Chad has successfully gone the need for middle school students through the Middle School, and to have their own dedicated space, next year, Parker will be able to especially “during such a crucial benefit from the new middle school time of student growth and devel- experience.” Tony adds, “The opment.” According to Tony, this students will have an easier time crucial time period represents a integrating into a larger environ- stage of cognitive development and ment with a space of their own. a time when students gain a sense The new Middle School bridges of independence and develop self- the gap between the lower and Parker and Chad Butler with Shelby esteem. The Butlers believe that upper campuses and provides added “young adults learn better in an academic resources for students, The Butlers believe that the new atmosphere created specifically such as science labs and a central Middle School will provide addi- for them.” meeting area. It also capitalizes tional benefits to students who on offering interdisciplinary themes Tony’s vision stems partially from often need extra support during a and maintains the warm and his own educational background time when they are “extraordinarily insulated environment necessary (both he and Dorothy attended fragile, and when they experience for this experience.” private schools) and from his expe- emotional and social demands. rience as a Pingry parent. The In addition to their dedication and There will now be more resources Butlers have two sons who attend commitment to Pingry, the Butlers available to students, and their Pingry — Chad is a current Form are involved in other charitable experiences will be even more 9 enriching.” Tony and Dorothy are

III student who plays golf and ten- causes and in their local communi- review pingry the nis, and Parker, a hockey, lacrosse, ty. The Butlers now call Summit excited that their son, Parker, and and baseball enthusiast, is in grade their home after having lived in future Pingry students will be able 6. Tony admits, “Dorothy and I Memphis, Tennessee, New York to take advantage of the academic chose to send our sons to Pingry City, and St. Petersburg, Florida. and emotional resources that are because we knew it would be the Tony works at Lehman Brothers, offered in The Carol & Park B. best school for them. It has small where he is active on their medical Smith ’50 Middle School. They class sizes and a variety of courses. philanthropy board. He also serves add, “The transition into high We also believe in Pingry’s philoso- on Summit’s Beacon Hill Club school will be that much easier, phy and execution.” Tony believes Board of Trustees. Dorothy volun- and looking back, we’ll know that that the middle school “philoso- teers for the Susan G. Komen we helped build a solid foundation phy” addresses both the social and Breast Cancer Foundation, and is for Pingry students.” emotional needs of students, while particularly active in its Pink Tie PROFILES IN EXCELLENCE Middle School Dedication

Park B. Smith ’50 and William S. Beinecke ’31

Artist and Pingry staff member Chris Donors and community members celebrate the Middle School grand opening. DeHart and his Middle School rendering

“I am very enthusiastic about mak- I am so excited to be going to the “As a science teacher, I feel extremely ing the transition up to Martinsville. Pingry Middle School next year. I will fortunate to be moving into a It’s thrilling to be part of the first miss the Lower Campus, but I can’t brand new state-of-the-art sixth grade class to move up to the wait for the time to come when I will facility. The four science labs in the be in the Middle School. When we Martinsville Campus. I have worked new Middle School are designed and on various committees regarding the came to visit, I was excited because laid out with the specific needs of middle middle school transition, and the pros- I had never seen it before and I knew school students in mind. They are pect of providing a true middle school it was going to be great! I thought extremely well-equipped and much experience to our students is fantastic. the new school was amazing! Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grad- I doubt it was like any other Middle larger than any of the existing 6th, ers have their own unique School because it was so comfortable 7th, or 8th grade labs on either campus. 10 issues and energy, and this and cozy. It was not too big, which is Any science teacher would be thrilled to have such a the pingry review pingry the new building will help us great because I won’t have to walk far deliver that middle school when I am switching classes, and I will resource at his or her dispos- experience. While the years I have not get lost!! In the center of the school al, but the most important had working with Ted Corvino and there is a little space which is like a thing is the quality of the Carolyn Gibson will be irreplaceable, small lounge, because there are cozy experience that the new labs I am very excited about being on the chairs and it is a place you can hang will enable those of us in ground floor of this out in which is fun! the science transition and help- Altogether I am real- department ing to shape the ly looking forward to to provide for culture of the new going to the Pingry our students. Middle School.” Middle School!! Thanks!” Mark Facciani Drew Topor Ramsay Vehslage Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 6 History Teacher Student Science Teacher PROFILES IN EXCELLENCE

“I Am Excited To Be In A Larger Environment And To Meet All The New Kids From My Grade.”

Amanda Hulse, Grade 6 Student

“I have been a member of the Middle “I think that the new building is great! “I’m very excited about the School Dedication Committee, and this It is designed well and the stairs are new Carol & Park B. Smith has allowed me the opportunity to tour wide enough to accommodate two-way ’50 Middle School. I like the the new building. I almost couldn’t traffic! The classrooms look ter- feeling of spaciousness and bear to leave the new science rooms; rific, and I am excited about the calm colors that have these spacious rooms have large win- all the new SMART Boards. been chosen. The wooden decora- dows which make such a pleasant con- The lockers are cavernous, and some tions on the balcony railing remind me trast to our current, windowless lab kids are planning to have a “people of the ends of the pews that were in fitting” contest next year. I am very facilities. The new science rooms have the Chapel at Hillside. The class- been designed to accommodate lab eager to move into the new facility, rooms surround the open tables that may be moved into new lay- and one sixth grader told me at the space giving a feeling of com- dedication, ‘This outs depending on the activity planned munity that the old spread- for the students. Mike Virzi, Director place is soooo cool! I wanna out building just couldn’t of Facilities, was incredibly helpful in give. I think the students who inhabit finding a setup for the power supply to move here right now!’ ” this building will love the quiet, noise- the lab tables that would allow us the insulated classrooms, all of which have maximum flexibility in the arrangement Dylan Sun Form I excellent views. The use of technology of the room. The state-of-the- Student will become much easier with all the art technology, with ceiling “I am very excited about the built-in equipment that graces each mounted projectors, and new Middle School. I think it and every classroom. The care computer and SMART Board will be a great experience for the middle taken to make the building connections, will allow us to schoolers to have a place to themselves, eco-friendly is impressive to access all the resources of and I think it will make them feel a me. But the very best will be the Internet. The counter space little bit more important in the com- having our own space for the will accommodate displays, aquaria, munity. I think it will also be better for all-important middle school and ongoing experiments. Maybe even the faculty because they will have their years. We’ll still be a part of Pingry a plant or two, now that the science own space with all the latest technology because we will share the cafeteria, the rooms have windows! Did I mention to add to their classes. I am look- how excited library, and the gyms, but at the same ing forward to time we’ll have our I am to move 11 spending half a own safe space in into the new year there and review pingry the which to experiment, building?” I wish it could blossom, and grow.” Patricia A. Lowery, be longer.” PhD Lilly Holman Jane Roxbury Forms I and II Form II Foreign Language Science Teacher Student Teacher PROFILES IN EXCELLENCE Isabel Roach By Judy Lebowitz, English Teacher

only helps them understand who Bringing a Bit they are, but it encourages real of Magic to the leadership as well.” Middle School Above all, Isabel makes things hap- In one of my favorite movie scenes pen. When Isabel became involved from childhood, Mary Poppins in student government at Pingry, arrives to assume her new role as she immediately saw the need to governess for the Banks family, establish a separate middle school reaches into her carpet bag and student government with its own from the small interior magically bylaws that would specifically rep- produces a tall coat rack, full-grown resent middle school interests and plant, large floor lamp, and ornate needs. With her elected student wall mirror. The Banks children officials, Isabel organizes several watch with wonder and amazement middle school dances each year, because it is immediately clear to which are among the most popular, them that there is something well-attended events in the Middle extraordinary about this woman, School; she plans middle school spirit days that range from Crazy this teacher, whose pockets are full Isabel Roach: Parent, Teacher, Friend of miracles. Sock Day to Toga Day; and she organizes community service events Council and the Board at Montclair Five years ago, Isabel Roach arrived to benefit local families in need. State, Isabel turned her focus to at Pingry. She swept into the Moreover, Isabel helps plan the teaching and began doing some sub- Middle School with her own carpet annual middle school trip to stitute work in both Spanish and bag (with phenomenal matching Washington, DC, and sets up English at Pingry. Finally, in the fall shoes, of course!) and filled the extraordinary opportunities for of 2001, Isabel began teaching full- school with her overwhelming spir- our students, from a behind-the- time in the Pingry English depart- it, generosity, and warmth, and the scenes meeting with Secretary of children here looked to her with ment, and, over the past five years, Homeland Security, Michael awe and reverence because, indeed, she has been a teacher of middle Chertoff, to a meeting with Senator she was like no other teacher they school English, served as a faculty Frank Lautenberg’s staff, to a had ever met before. It is not just mentor, established and advised the morning of adventure at the Spy what Isabel does but rather how she Middle School Student Government, Museum. “When people ask what 12 does it, with vitality, passion, and been elected to and served on sev- I do,” says Isabel, “I am so proud to flair. Education for Isabel is an eral faculty committees, and been

the pingry review pingry the say I work at Pingry and more so to opportunity for celebration; she instrumental in building a unique say that I’m a teacher. There is celebrates her students’ accomplish- and separate identity for the Middle nothing in my mind as important ments, their ideas, their initiative, School, an especially important task as teaching. It brings me such joy. their growth, and their defining as the students prepare to move I love being in the classroom, I love moments throughout their middle into their own defined space in the being there with the kids, and the school years, and it is most fitting, newly completed Carol & Park B. kids know that.” Isabel’s work in then, that she was honored with Smith ’50 Middle School. “Because the classroom is infinitely creative the 2006 Herbert F. Hahn Faculty middle school is a time of discovery and personal. Through the litera- Award for outstanding teaching and self awareness for young peo- ture, she instills in her students and dedication to the school. ple,” says Isabel, “it’s important that respect for people, indignation at After doing some advocacy work in our twelve and thirteen-year-olds injustice, strength in confronting New Jersey and being nominated to feel like they belong to a communi- hardships, and a celebration of life. both the Governor’s Child Care ty. Having their own identity not “Our discussion in the classroom PROFILES IN EXCELLENCE PROFILES IN EXCELLENCE

has the power to really shape how through the literature and through filled with tireless passion, determi- one lives and thinks about people. my own experiences, I want to nation, and energy for helping How does Helen Keller find the teach children about compassion others. This year, they initiated strength to overcome all of her and empathy. When they see suf- a fundraiser for Camp Haze, a hardships and obstacles? How does fering, I want to teach them to tremendously successful and sup- Anne Frank find joy in the midst of reach out instead of pulling back.” portive summer camp for children such horror? I don’t shy away about Indeed, these are life lessons that who have been directly affected bringing reality, bringing real life, Isabel shares with her own three by 9/11; each year at Christmas, into the classroom in a very person- children, Stephen ’08, Eileen ’09, they adopt a family in need and al way.” On September 11, 2001, and Mackenzie ’11. “I am so in provide clothing, gifts, food, and Isabel lost her husband, Stephen L. love with my children, “says Isabel. other necessities for that family; Roach, and this tragedy has played “They are a great source of inspira- and, with their mother, they a defining role in the way that tion and strength for me, and they have worked to raise nearly a Isabel approaches her work and her all carry with them unbelievable million dollars to fund research life. She says, “People are uncom- gifts from their father.” Like their for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans fortable talking about grief, but mother, the Roach children are Progressiva (a degenerative disease in which healthy muscle ossifies into bone) through an annual fundraiser that was established in their father’s name. Before he passed away, Stephen Roach was determined to help, in any way he could, to find the gene that caused FOP, and now, five years after his death, through a research fellowship set up in his name and through the fundraising efforts of his family, the gene has been isolated and progress is being made. “The most important thing I learned from Stephen is to give back” says Isabel. “No matter how much or little you have, you give back. That was such an important part of Stephen, and I want to instill that in my kids.” To Isabel, Pingry has given her and her family so much over the years, so, in 13 turn, Isabel felt that it was so important for her family to have review pingry the a part in the building of the new Middle School. “This place has felt like a second home to me, and, again, I wanted to give back through our family’s donation to new Middle School. This school has been very good to my family and me, and I owe a great deal to the people and students here.” Yet, anyone who knows Isabel and knows her work would agree that it is we With vitality, passion, and flair, Isabel Roach engages students. who owe a great deal to her. -

Chair who who instead do what they ought to do who lead or or seminar. We are not a community of folded arms but of hands. outstretched We are not resting on in in the front door and you step onto the shoulders of donors past and present who gave us our land, our buildings, and our endowment resources, and who may may be sitting next to you at the next recital, game, world is always changing, a school that does simply what is necessary is always slightly behind. It is those thing else that he didn’t have to do; he chose to share both the financial fruits of that success and the character that built it with our current students and generations to come by providing the lead gift for our It state-of-the-artis testament a School. Middle further that Park proved of to our community the strength not to be alone in his convictions and generosity. An not and generosity. to be in alone his convictions $3 the entire million donated individual anonymous once The Wilf family for the building. endowment with a leadership support, outstanding lent their again And in Commons. the central gift commemorated to also forward, stepped more than 80 donors other our our laurels but restless in our vision. Because the benefit students. of much more than our benefit current The breadth and depth of generosity reflected in our Annual Fund results and the Middle School capital project are essential to who we are at Pingry. Walk and and succeed. John W. Holman III ’79 Development Committee Chair do something that they didn’t have to that they didn’t do, for the do something ness ness to volunteer capital and to make gifts from our personal balance sheets to Pingry’s has enabled us to be among the strongest day schools in the country. is not just a part generosity That sort of extraordinary The & we Carol opened In past. November, of Pingry’s As its School. name suggests, Park B. ’50 Smith Middle it can attest, the opening and as who attended anyone of is of and both the the the product vision generosity of our members extended one of the most remarkable a building has decades Park Smith spent community. with the two and a reputation, business great great inextricably intertwined. And he chose to do some In In this way and many others, our community’s willing - - - - -

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uct uct of the cumulative generosity of the Pingry commu be visible in everyday life at the school, but the $1.8 tions tions built our endowment, and contributed both of on facilities and buildings the of our all campuses and for example, the combination of Imagine, vision them. and generosity that motivated our Trustees to acquire neither and farms still was it when Martinsville in land a campus build to and complete, were I-287 nor I-78 development. suburban of a of wave advance in there million million it contributed to our 2007 annual budget in a variety of ways certainly is. That endowment is a prod rent tuition, including not only the Annual Fund’s current support, but the inter-generational benefits provided by endowment and facilities. Pingry is no exception. Our $56 million endowment may not with with more than $1.8 million. In the process, we increased in participation the Annual Fund by both parents and alumni. This support—in terms of both the number of donors and the dollars raised—is the philanthropic bedrock of our community, enabling our to administration spend more on educating our students and developing our faculty than tuition alone can. Credit for the Annual Fund’s success goes to our Annual Fund Chair, Jeff Edwards ’78, to the many dedicated parent and alumni volunteers, and to the staff professional at the school. All great schools derive their competitive advantage from the resources they can bring to bear beyond cur support support at pivotal moments in our history. Their dona nity, nity, and of particularly the generous gifts of visionary members of our community who heed the call for Development Committee Committee Development

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Mrs. Mrs. Elizabeth Lucas Vreeland ’84 If If you would like a hard copy, please email [email protected] or or call the Development Office at 908-647-7058. at 908-647-7058. We We have published our complete 2005-2006 Annual Report online where you can find additional donor information for our Middle School Initiative. Please visit to www.pingry.org/development view view the report in its entirety. Audrey Audrey & Zygmunt Wilf Jane & Mark Wilf ’80 Mr. & Mrs. John A. Wilkens Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Williams ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Raymond S. Wood Carol Carol & Park B. Smith ’50 Sandeep & Vidhya Tungare Mr. & Mrs. Alan Tyson Union Foundation Mr. Garret Walker Vreeland and

Mrs. Mrs. Claudia Weithas Mullett Ms. Alexandra W. Logue Ms. Alexandra W. Association Stephen L. Roach Dr. Dr. Maureen ’82 Baxley-Murray Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Muro Mr. Joseph Murray and Mr. Mr. & Mrs. M. Steven Silbermann William E. Simon Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Coleman Smith Leigh Leigh & Randy Porges Barbara & Alan J. Reef and Family Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Rienzi The Roach Family in memory of Dr. & Mrs. Dan C. Roberts The Rooke Family Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Sandulli Drs. David & Barbara Saypol Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan A. Shelby ’74 Mr. Ian Shrank ’71 and The The Naratil Family Mr. & Mrs. Deryck A. Palmer The Pingry School Parents’ Mark Mark & Nora Muller Mr. Conor T. Mullett ’84 and

Victoria L. Brooks The The Graves Family II Haverstick Alexander S. Mrs. & Mr. The Higgins Family John W. Holman, Jr. ’55 Sarah & John Holman III ’79 The Hyde and Watson Foundation In honor of David and Lily Ju Mr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Keller Mr. James and Mrs. Michelle Keller The Kellogg Family Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. King, Jr. ’79 The Richard Lan Family Mr & Mrs. Wesley Warren Lang, Jr. David N. Lawrence & N.R. N.R. Leavitt Foundation ’78 Lederman Halpern & Lynn Stuart Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. Lipper ’79 Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Logerfo Mr. & Mrs. Martin Malloy Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mandelbaum Mrs. Cindy Leigh McCollum Mr. & Mrs. John Melligon The Morash Family

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Middle School Initiative Initiative School Middle Mr. Mr. Bernard R. Jackson & & Family Mr. Mr. Stephen A. Fromm Peter Peter & Jocelyn Dannenbaum Mr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Christine Devers Mr. & Mrs. C.A. Dillon III Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey N. Edwards ’78 Dr. Ping Feng & Mrs. Yi Hao The Family Flugstad-Clarke Mrs. Laura Zinn Fromm ’82 and Mr. Mr. Gaetano Peter Cipriano ’74 The Charles Foundation Kent Clark & Helen Vera Mr. & Mrs. John A. Combias Mr. & Mrs. Kurt G. Conti Dr. Cynthia and Cuffie-Jackson our our students a self-contained space state-of-the-art with a Mr. Mr. & Mrs. William F. Gadsden Ellie Gibson E.J. Grassmann Trust dedicated dedicated faculty specifically suited to middle school needs. Our students will directly benefit benefit from your philanthropy and we are proud to thank you for your in participation our Middle School Initiative. Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Scott Adams J.M.R. Barker Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Randolph H. Barker David & Andrea Baum & Family ’62 Jr. Borden, W. Harold & Mrs. Mr. Mr. & Mrs. John B. Brescher, Jr. ’65 Mr. & Mrs. Derek Burke Dorothy & Tony Butler Robert L. Butler & Cynthia Powell ’79 DeLaney Anne & ’77 Carver Chip We We are grateful to those whose generosity made The Carol & Park B. Smith ’50 Middle School possible. With your financial support, we are able to offer Chair Development Committee Committee Development PINGRY REVIEW C.B. Newton Society

Richard Davidson, said that “he had a tremendous impact on the lives of The Pension his students. A man with an ironic, wry sense of humor and a taskmaster Protection Act: in the classroom … kids unfailingly A Special Giving Opportunity think of him as one of the greatest Last year, President Bush signed the people and influences in their lives.” Pension Protection Act into law, a new tax incentive for charitable Mr. Woolsey passed away on July 5, gifts from donors 70½ years or older. 2006. He selflessly requested that his This law allows donors to make a body be used for medical advance- gift using funds from their individual ment and that there be no memorial retirement accounts (IRA) without service. He also designated Pingry undesirable tax effects. Previously, as a beneficiary for a portion of his one had to report any amount taken TIAA-CREF Retirement Annuity from an IRA as taxable income Jay Woolsey ’56 Fund. This was another example of and then take a charitable deduc- tion for the gift — but only up to An avid athlete, beloved Hebron Mr. Woolsey’s thoughtful and gener- 50 percent of one’s adjusted gross Academy teacher and administrator, ous demeanor, which resulted in a meaningful gift to Pingry while also income. In effect, this resulted and active volunteer, the late Jay in some donors paying more in Woolsey ’56 touched countless peo- providing him and his estate with significant tax benefits. income taxes than they would have ple along the way. Woolsey enjoyed if they had not made a gift at all. weekly bike rides, averaging 120 Former Hebron Headmaster, This new law allows donors to make miles per week. It was during one David W. Stonebraker, published of his much-loved bike rides that an IRA gift now and witness the a series of Jay’s tongue-in-cheek benefits of their generosity, without he suffered an unfortunate accident. “gems,” one of which Tom Woolsey tax implications. His brother, Tom Woolsey ’52, highlights: reported that “although he was wear- You may contribute funds ing a helmet, MRI and CAT scans The 175th is a task. via your IRA if: It duns those getting close to showed severe brain damage with their casket • you are 70½ years or older little chance of his ever regaining Before they expire • your gift is $100,000 consciousness.” Tom continued to We must all conspire or less each year add that “Jay had a high regard To put all our bags in one basket. for his Pingry experience and was • you make the gift on or We celebrate and remember looking forward to attending the before December 31, 2007 Mr. Woolsey’s zest for life, 50th reunion.” • you transfer funds directly from integrity, wealth of knowledge, an IRA or Rollover IRA After attending Pingry, Mr. Woolsey 16 and compassion. earned a BA from Williams College • you transfer the gift outright (i.e., the pingry review pingry the and a Master of Arts degree from the not via a donor advised fund) University of Michigan. He served Please Let Us Know • you do not receive benefits from If you are considering making a bequest Disclaimer: in the US Army from 1961-1964 us in exchange for the gift or have already included Pingry in your The C.B. Newton Society before arriving at Hebron Academy will, please let us know of your inten- of The Pingry School is a in 1965, where he remained until his service to alumni and friends tions. We want to ensure that your wish- How to Make a Gift 1997 retirement. He wore many hats es are followed and can assist you with of the school. Its purpose is Please consult your tax advisor while at Hebron, teaching languages, the wording in your will that will allow to celebrate the generosity and IRA custodian to review your of benefactors to the school. acting as Director of Studies, college your gift to fulfill your intended purpose. intentions prior to transferring a It is not intended to provide counselor, and outing club advisor. Your bequest information assists the gift. Please contact Jane Hoffman, legal or professional advice. In 1996 Jay received Hebron school in planning its future programs. Always consult your attorney, Pingry’s Director of Major Gifts, at Academy’s highest honor—the Thank you for your forethought and (908) 647-7058 or jhoffman@pingry. accountant, financial advi- Distinguished Service Award. This sor, or insurance professional generosity in providing future students org to discuss your donation. before making material was one of his many accomplish- the opportunity to obtain a Pingry financial decisions. ments. Former Hebron Headmaster, education. 17 the pingry review Dr. Andrew P. Moore, MusicMoore, DepartmentAndrew P. Chair, Dr. historicwith Pingry’s pipe organ. - - -

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organ organ pipes to the memory of ing for unparalleled customization of will the instrument. player Each set individual program to able be the the Casmir France, a Pingry faculty member from 1924-1964. will be organ pipe Pingry’s 2008, In completely refurbished including the restoration of reser the organ ponents, as well as cleaning and cleaning as well as ponents, voicing of the pipework. A new console will be purchased that will employ digital technology to signifi or [email protected]. [email protected]. or tings and the console will allow allow will console the and tings more reliable, functional instrument instrument functional reliable, more a more and tuning better with students to digitally record and record play digitally to students back their work. Due to electric code requirements, the unit entire the cottonreplacing rewired, be will covered the wire used throughout cov plastic requisite the with organ ered wire. Once the refurbishment refurbishment the Once wire. ered cantly enhance performance, allow ni, ni, parents, graduated parents, and friends, we plan to raise $250,000 to restore the organ, as well as an future endow to $100,000 additional are you If costs. maintenance annual project this supporting in interested or if you have any please questions, Music Moore, Andrew Dr. contact amoore@ at Chair, Department pingry.org, or Jane Hoffman, Director Director Hoffman, Jane or pingry.org, 908-647-7058 at Gifts, Major of cohesive sound. sound. cohesive Through support from Pingry alum voirs, windchests, and related com related and windchests, voirs, is complete, the organ will be a a be will organ the complete, is - -

PHILANTHROPY Hauser Auditorium Organ Auditorium Hauser By By Jane Hoffman ’94, Director of Major Gifts the the school’s history. The organ’s rich history reflects Pingry’s commitment longstanding to the arts and to the school’s dedi Mr. duBourg and members of his physics class. Mr. duBourg dedicated less less choral and orchestral recitals, the school’s organ is considered to be the crown jewel of Pingry’s music program and an integral piece of member, member, the organ was built by MP Möller in Hagerstown, Maryland. with assistance from members of assistance his with physics class, continued to expand the organ by adding additional pipes. In 1983, the organ was moved from the Hillside Campus to the Martinsville Campus where the organ was re-assembled by cated cated faculty who embrace teach its, its, lifted our minds, and inspired us as a community. From providing the ceremonial cadence for numerous graduations and to convocations the emotive for accompaniment count bration. bration. This could not ring more true for Pingry’s pipe organ. For fifty years, this organ has raised our spir It It has been said that no other form of music acts so powerfully as an instrument of meditation and cele Refurbishing Refurbishing Crown Pingry’s Jewel able able moments in order to enhance the Pingry experience. Under the direction of Antoine duBourg, It It was given to the school in 1956 by the family of Archibald Smith, former former physics and music faculty a a member of the class of 1876. duBourg, Mr. 1960s, the During C.B. Newton Society Newton C.B. THE NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS The Newest Board Members

Pingry welcomes its newest She serves on the advisory boards members of the Board of of the Nabisco Alumni Association Trustees. and the Grocery Manufacturers Alumni Association. Married to E. Lori Halivopoulos ’78 Brian Szepkouski, president of E. Lori Halivopoulos joins the Board Szepko International, Inc., an of Trustees as president of the Pingry intercultural management consult- Alumni Association (PAA), serving ing firm, Lori and Brian reside in a two-year term. Not only was Ms. Bernardsville, New Jersey, and Halivopoulos one of the first girls have a twenty-one-month old son, to attend The Pingry School at the Stephen, and a fourteen-year-old Hillside Campus, she also makes his- daughter, Hannah. tory as the first woman to be named Ms. Halivopoulos looks forward to PAA president. “It is, indeed, an giving back to Pingry in apprecia- honor to be selected as president tion for the opportunities afforded and I will strive hard to fill the shoes her and her classmates. She wants to of previous PAA presidents. As the E. Lori Halivopoulos ’78 help alums of all ages stay connected first female in this role, I hope to to the school. The challenge for bring a new and different perspective She participated in a number of Lori will be to foster communication to our alumni association,” adds Lori. activities offered by the school including soccer, softball, swimming, and strong ties to the community at Lori has been an active Alumni French club, initiating the publicity large, and especially to those who Association member for the past committee, and assisting with direc- live outside the tri-state area. In her seven years. During her tenure as tion of various theatre productions. short reign as PAA president, Lori Alumni Association Vice President, Most importantly, Lori valued the has already taken the initial steps she became involved with organiz- emphasis placed on excellence and to achieve this mission. ing and running Career Day. Like the Honor Code, and realized that other alums, Lori is passionate about the school was instrumental in Henry Stifel III ’83 reaching out to students so that they allowing her to pursue her diverse As a new member of the Board of stay in touch, share their experienc- passions. Trustees, Henry Stifel III ’83 looks es, explore different opportunities, forward to plunging into the issues After graduating from Pingry, Lori and are there to support each other. of a country day school in order to pursued an undergraduate degree It’s no surprise that she wished help shape the future vision of The in economics and French at Tufts Pingry had a Career Day before Pingry School. Mr. Stifel began his 18 University. She also earned an MBA her graduation in ’78! schooling at Pingry as a kindergart- the pingry review pingry the in marketing from The Stern School ner when the lower campus was the “Pingry helped set the stage for who at New York University. Lori began Short Hills Country Day School. I became as a person,” states Lori, her career in retail at Macy’s and In essence, he is a “lifer” – someone “and the school continues to play a then held marketing and strategic who completed all 13 years of very important role in my life today.” planning positions at Kraft and schooling at Pingry. He has many To this day, Ms. Halivopoulos’ Nabisco. She then led the global warm memories of fine teachers closest friends are Pingry graduates. branding practice for Frank N. Magid and a supportive environment. His What matters most for Lori is what Associates, a research and consult- experience was unique, due to a she took away from Pingry and, ing firm specializing in media and spinal injury he suffered during his “looking back, Pingry was, without entertainment. Currently a partner junior year. According to Stifel, the a doubt, the most challenging and at The Sage Network, a strategic community could not have been rewarding academic experience of marketing consulting firm, Lori more supportive. Pingry provided my life, even when compared to the continues to pursue her passion the comfort and encouragement fine universities I attended later on.” for building businesses and brands. necessary for him to continue his THE NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS

honor of exemplary behavior that is season to participate in musicals. The Newest Board Members exhibited under adverse conditions. Brian is a grade 6 student at Pingry, Stifel credits the school’s environ- and is also musically inclined. He ment for giving him the strength to plays the cello with the New Jersey face his challenges. As he stated, Youth Symphony. A boy scout, “the pursuit of happiness and mean- Brian also enjoys football, basket- ing doesn’t have to be something ball, and baseball. He will have the ‘out there.’ Pingry creates the proper opportunity to experience and bene- environment for resilience and fit from the new Middle School, determinism.” Stifel looks forward to which for Tzu-Lin, “looks like a giving back to Pingry, in apprecia- dream school in both form and tion for his well-rounded education function.” Her daughter, Caitlin, and for the support he received, attends New Providence Middle which helped shape him into who School. Caitlin’s eighth grade activi- he is today. ties include soccer, basketball, and Henry Stifel III ’83 lacrosse. She is also a talented vio- Tzu-Lin Toner linist and enjoys giving back to education and play severe catch up, the community. Like her daughter, Tzu-Lin Toner has been an active after having missed six months of Tzu-Lin is a strong believer in giv- classes. Teachers were willing “to Pingry School Parents’ Association ing back to the community. Before help me achieve what I needed (PSPA) volunteer for many years, attending business school, she to accomplish in order to be in having served on their Executive worked in non-profit management a position to graduate with the Board as Treasurer, Grade Rep- at The Asia Society. She recently senior class after being away for six resentative, and First Vice President. returned to non-profit management, months.” Dr. Michael Richardson She joined the Board as the PSPA as part-time Director of Community and Susan Hollister made frequent President and served a one year Activities at the Borough of house visits to help Stifel get caught term. As she became more involved New Providence. “As a native of up. Stifel goes on to add that “the with the PSPA, she was “amazed by Washington, DC, I enjoy getting supportive environment of Pingry the efficiency of its members and its back into politics, albeit on the allowed me to reach outside my organizational structure.” The main local level, and learning about comfort zone in order to continue reason she accepted her new position public administration.” with my education.” Henry main- as president stems from “the strong As a new member of the Board, tains close ties to Pingry, preserving support structure of advice and help Tzu-Lin hopes to help in any way friendships with Pingry classmates, from its members.” What Tzu-Lin she can. She looks forward to gain- and being actively involved with likes most about Pingry is “how its ing a “deeper understanding of the the Annual Fund. He is thrilled dedication to excellence permeates school’s goals and thus a better with the new middle school building throughout all aspects of the school and for students to have a space of – beyond just academic excellence alignment of PSPA’s goals with their own which will enhance their by its faculty and students.” those of the school.” Pingry experience. Tzu-Lin holds an MBA in finance After graduating from Pingry, Stifel from Columbia University and a BA 19 in East Asian studies from Wesleyan

attended The College of William review pingry the & Mary and received a degree in University. She has worked in finance. Currently a Private Wealth marketing and finance at Proctor Management Vice President at & Gamble Company. Her husband, Morgan Stanley, Stifel has also Patrick, works as Vice President supported the Christopher Reeve of e-Media at Source Media, Inc., Foundation, acting as its Vice Chair. managing their Internet e-Business. He is humbled by The Henry Stifel Two of her three children attend Award, which for 21 years has rec- Pingry. Erin is a Pingry senior and ognized Pingry students who best quite an accomplished runner, hav- exemplify courage, optimism, coming just been named 3rd Team All- passion, and spirit in the face of State. She captains both the Cross adversity. Although the award does Country and Track & Field Teams. not have to be related to academics Also a member of the Glee Club, or the result of tragedy, it is in Erin makes time during the winter Tzu-Lin Toner

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According to Director of Facilities Projects supported at Pingry via the consumption and provide better Mike Virzi, Pingry has been New Jersey Smart Start Program lighting for classrooms and offices. “green” for quite some time. have provided equipment to ret- “The Carol and Park B. Smith In fact, it has been on Pingry’s rofit the lighting throughout both ’50 Middle School has been our agenda since the mid-1990s. Early campuses. Energy efficient bal- largest recognizable step in the initiatives included the school’s lasts and lamps reduce electric conversion to natural gas from oil, and the establishment of a central chilled water plant in 1999 to provide cooling for the Hauser Auditorium when the Board of Trustees approved air conditioning for the space. This cooling system has since been expanded into the Hostetter Arts Center and, most recently, updated to serve The Carol & Park B. Smith ’50 Middle School. During the spring of 2006, an Energy Study was conducted to identify further energy opportunities on the Martinsville Campus, as well as to provide “benchmarks” comparing Pingry’s energy use to that of similar peer institutions. These benchmarks will allow Pingry to gauge the performance of energy initiatives over time, ide- ally showing that we are making reductions in (or, at a minimum, stabilizing) our energy consumption even as our physical plant 21 the pingry review pingry the grows. Monthly tracking of gas review pingry the and electric consumption and cost, combined with new building controls systems, allows active management of the building systems to take advantage of curtailment opportunities (e.g., Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks, and summertime periods) when building systems can be scheduled to run at minimums or turned off, as appropriate, to reduce consumption and save money and resources. Charts provided by The Stone House Group PINGRY REVIEW

Pingry community towards energy or green roofing, geothermal sys- DeLaney ’79 and Chip Carver ’77 efficiency. Even though we have tems, and thermal storage systems enthusiastically support the green- increased total square footage at the are already beginning as Pingry ing of Pingry, and are the first to Martinsville Campus, we are using looks at future building projects. make a gift that will help the school less energy than we used before research various environmental On the horizon for Mike and his the new building,” states Virzi. A and energy consumption initia- buildings and grounds staff are small seasonal boiler, which runs tives. According to Chip, “Anne more energy initiatives, researching close to 98 percent efficiency, has and I hope this initiative will have improvements for purchasing gas replaced the operation of the origi- a lasting, positive impact on the and electric power, and implement- nal building’s heating system, which environment and the economics ing a school-wide recycling program. now remains off for up to seven of the school and that the program months a year, reducing both fuel This “green” thinking has also will be designed to include the consumption and emissions output. moved outside the building to the students—so that they begin to Heat recovery systems have been campus landscape. One of Mike’s appreciate the impact their activi- put into place to capture excess heat priorities has been to reduce the ties can have on the wider com- from our heating and cooling plants, acreage of turf that is mowed, munity.” Headmaster Conard adds, which then provides heating to the which saves energy consumption “We are very excited about Anne pool and domestic water systems and also reduces maintenance man and Chip’s commitment to fund and reduces our overall generation hours. Significant reductions in a study that will allow us to thor- requirements. Additional consump- chemical use on the campus field oughly research our options and tion-saving additions to the new areas have also been accomplished refine our sustainability plan, and Middle School include waterless over the past five years, with the we sincerely hope that others in the urinals (to reduce sewer discharge) implementation of an aggressive community will join them as we and occupancy lighting sensors (to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) develop our plans for future sustain- reduce electric consumption). plan, which targets mechanical or able buildings and operations.” All biological controls before pesticides of these initiatives will help ensure On the electric front, the goal is or chemicals are used. Plans for the Pingry’s transition toward an energy to “load shed,” which is a reduc- development of a campus arboretum efficient campus and will aid in tion in building electric demand are also in very early stages – an essential conservation of resources. from peak periods to periods with effort to expand and further diver- lowest consumption, so utilities sify the hundreds of trees planted For more information about Pingry’s do not have to produce as much with the new Middle School, while sustainability efforts, please visit our power and, as a result, Pingry will also providing an area of reflection web site, www.pingry.org. To sup- benefit from lower rates. Demand and learning. With over 200 acres port this initiative, please contact Response Programs are also being on the Martinsville Campus alone, Melanie Hoffmann, Director of considered; in this case, Pingry most of which are still wooded or Development, at (908) 647-7058 would voluntarily reduce electric wetlands, the Pingry administra- or email [email protected]. 22 demands when requested by the tion is researching opportunities the pingry review pingry the utility company during peak peri- for creating an outdoor learning ods, in exchange for rate reduc- environment—as Headmaster Nat tions and lower demand charges. Conard states, “There are a multi- tude of learning opportunities for The initiatives in the Middle our students to expand their base of School have provided a baseline knowledge and understanding of the This Review was issued for expectations of the future per- environment and natural sciences.” by using environmentally formance of buildings and opera- friendly vegetable ink printed tions at Pingry. Planning discus- The Pingry community appears to sions that include addressing such be ready for the school to turn over on recycled paper with 15% issues as storm water reclamation, a new environmentally-friendly leaf. post-consumer content. ♻sanitary or gray water options, solar Alumni and current parents Anne 23 the pingry review

Boys’ Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team edged Christian Brothers Academy Girls’ Girls’ Track & Field Team won the State for Championship the sixth year in a row with an outstanding season record of 8-0. (1-0) (1-0) to win their first State since Championship 2001.

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(2-1) (2-1) to capture the State title. Championship Girls’ Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team defeated Red Bank Catholic in overtime Boys’ Boys’ Lacrosse Team won the State title Championship and Coach Mike Webster was named Ledger The The 2007 Pingry Hall of Fame Inductees ’67 Prevost D. William ’76 Gianis Stephen ’90 Nazario Rebecca ’92 Lear K. Christopher ’92 Lear P. Timothy ’94 Kellner Daniel Team Soccer Boys’ 1996 The

- SCHOOL Big Blue: State Champs State Blue: Big bers bers who have demonstrated leadership and whose athletic have accomplishments been of the highest caliber while at The Pingry School and, as a result, have brought credit to Pingry. The 2007 Pingry Hall of The Pingry Fame 2007 Purpose: To honor those alumni athletes, coaches, or athletic staff mem Girls’ Girls’ Varsity Tennis 1st Doubles team Aly Kerr and Jackie Reef won the New Jersey State Tennis Championship. 2006: Big Blue Earns Four Fall and Two Spring NJSIAA State Championship Titles Championship State NJSIAA Spring Two and Fall Four Earns Blue Big 2006: Boys’ Boys’ Cross Country successfully Championship. State their defended REVIEW

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24 the pingry review pingry the pingryathletics teams and athletes. ■ ■ 16-4-1 Golf: ■ ■ Courier News All Area ■ Courier News ■ ■ Star Ledger All Somerset ■ Star Ledger All Star/All Non-Public ■ Star Ledger Somerset County ■ ■ All Colonial Hills Conference ■ ■ 12-8 Baseball: SeasonResults Spring2006 A Winter issue of The Review was not Sports published so we begin our Cherry Valley Tournament: Somerset County Honorable Mention: Peter 2nd team: Park Smith Ranked 9th overall 2nd team: Kevin Miicke 1st team: Park Smith 3rd team: Park Smith Ranked 4th overall Honorable Mention: Peter 2nd team: Park Smith NJSIAA Finalist SCIAA Finalist Cronheim Individual: 1st place – Robert Rob Tilson Anthony Feenick, Kevin Miicke, Cipriano, Chris Cummins, Cipriano, Anthony Feenick Tournament Team: 4th place Team: 10th place recognizing our Spring 2006

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Coach of the Year Waterman State Coaches Association Most Valuable Player ■ ■ ■ ■ Star Ledger All-Conference/ ■ Star Ledger All-Conference/All- ■ ■ 17-3 Lacrosse:Boys’ ■ ■ ■ ■ Colonial Hills All-Conference ■ Colonial Hills All-Conference ■ Courier News All-Area ■ ■ Star Ledger All-Non-Public/Prep ■ Star Ledger All-State ■ Colonial Hills Coach of the Year All-Waterman Prep B Individual Champion: NJISAA B Tournament State Non-Public B Finals: 1st team: Logan Bartlett, Mike Webster SCIAA tournament: 1st place 1st in Conference/ Joe Forte Honorable Mention: 2nd team: Ryan Sellinger 1st team: Robert Cronheim Robert Cronheim 1st team: Robert Cronheim Girls 1st team: Kate Durnan 2nd team: Robert Cronheim Boys 3rd team: Robert Cronheim Non-Public PGA All-State team: Richard Bradley, Brian Combias, Robert Cronheim, Champion: Robert Cronheim Individual: 4th place – 1st team – Robert Cronheim John Guiffre, Scott Davimos Waterman division Individual: 3rd place – Individual: 2nd place – Robert Cronheim Robert Cronheim

Star Ledger Star Ledger Non-Public Division ■ ■ ■ All-State Coaches Association ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ All-Area ■ Waterman Division ■ Courier News ■ Girls’ Lacrosse: 11-6 Lacrosse:Girls’ Final Top 20: Ranked 4th Honorable Mention: 2nd team: Robert Ventura Honorable Mention: Jason Leeds 2nd team: Alexander Buteux, NJSIAA: lost in 2nd round SCIA: lost in the semi-finals Central Jersey Women’s Honorable Mention: 3rd team: Robert Ventura 2nd team: Graham Hone 1st team: Richard Bradley Ranked 1st Final Top 5: Ranked 1st Ranked 2nd Lacrosse League (Logan Robert Ventura Brian Combias Morgan Griff, Kim Kimber, to Ridge High School Kim Kimber Brian Combias, Morgan Griff, Logan Bartlett, Alexander Buteux, Logan Bartlett, Richard Bradley, to West Essex, 13-7 Division): tied for 2nd place

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Central Jersey Women’s Lacrosse Boys’ Tennis: 18-4 Boys’ Track & Field: 4-4 League (Logan Division) All-Star ■ Team: ■ Colonial Conference: Colonial Hills Conference ■ 1st team: Frances Callaghan, 1st place (record: 10-0) Relay: 10th place Julie Hamilton ■ SCIAA: 3rd place ■ SCIAA Championship Meet: 10th place ■ 2nd team: Liz Lan ■ States: 11th place ■ Honorable Mention: ■ Prep B: Prep Champions Charlie Wagner ■ States/Parochial B: 4th place All-County Courier News All-Area ■ 2nd team: Sandra Hough ■ 2nd team: Chris Scavone Star Ledger All-Conference selections: ■ Honorable Mention: Logan Division Jon Bregman ■ Frances Callaghan, Julie Hamilton Girls’ Track & Field: 8-0 Courier News ■ SCIAA Championship ■ Final Top 5: Ranked 4th Meet: 5th place Courier News All-Area ■ Pingry received two 1st place ■ 1st team: Frances Callaghan, victories: Cathryn Stanley won Julie Hamilton Colonial Hills Conference/All-Colonial both the 100m and 200m ■ Honorable Mention: Liz Lan, Hills ■ Colonial Hills Conference Sandra Hough, Charlie Wagner ■ 1st team: Austin Conti, Champions Jonathan Reef, Sanders Bernstein, ■ Prep A: 2nd place Jeff Tanenbaum ■ States: Champions for the 6th ■ Honorable Mention: Suraj Sethi year in a row Colonial Hills Conference/All-Colonial ■ Colonial Hills Conference Hills Player of the Year Relays: 1st place ■ Garrett Schuman ■ Pingry received three 1st place victories: Star Ledger 3,200 Relay team: Hope Scott, ■ Final Top 20: Ranked 13th Ashley Walker, Olivia Delia, ■ Final Group and Area Team Marisa Stock Leaders: Ranked 3rd, Somerset Sprint Medley Relay team: County Kate Sowinski, Cathryn Stanley, Star Ledger All-State/All-Non-Public Martha Gross, Erin Toner ■ Distance Medley Relay team: Softball: 10-7 1st team: Garrett Schuman ■ 2nd team: Sanders Bernstein, Sara Mouradian, Sarah Strackhouse, All-Conference Jeff Tanenbaum Courtney Jackson, Erin Toner ■ 1st team: Arielle Grapstein, Kristin Maletsky Star Ledger All-Star/All-Somerset ■ 2nd team: Caitlin Fitzgerald, ■ 2nd team: Sanders Bernstein, 25

Maja Feenick Garrett Schuman, review pingry the ■ Honorable Mention: Jeff Tanenbaum Lindsay Pounder, Alexandra Budd Courier News Courier News All-Area ■ Final Top Ten: Ranked 3rd ■ 3rd team: Arielle Grapstein All-Area ■ Honorable Mention: ■ 3rd team: Sanders Bernstein, ■ Colonial Hill Conference Caitlin Fitzgerald, Kristin Maletsky Jeff Tanenbaum Champions Courier News All-Area Star Ledger All-Area by Flight ■ 1st team: Cathryn Stanley ■ 8th place in Somerset County ■ 3rd team: Sam Adriance, ■ 3rd team: Erin Toner Star Ledger All-Somerset Chris Black ■ ■ 1st team: Caitlin Fitzgerald ■ Honorable Mention: Honorable Mention: Amy Birkenstock, Olivia Delia, ■ 2nd team: Arielle Grapstein, Austin Conti, Jonathan Reef, Ije Eboh, Martha Gross, Kristin Maletsky Garrett Schuman Marisa Stock SCHOOL NEWS

Fall 2006 ■ Prep A Meet Champions Star Ledger All-Somerset Season Results ■ NJSIAA Non-Public B: ■ 1st team: Brittany Gildea, 2nd place Girls’ Cross Country Taylor Sankovich, Leslie Springmeyer, Boys’ Cross Country: 14-0 Star Ledger All-Somerset Marissa Waldemore ■ 2nd team: Erin Toner, Liz Zoidis ■ Colonial Hills Conference ■ 2nd team: Liz Moore, Champions/Hills Division Star Ledger All-State/All-Non-Public Charlie Wagner ■ 3rd team: Erin Toner ■ ■ Somerset County Meet: 5th place 3rd team: Genevieve Haverstick Courier News All-Area ■ Prep B State Champions Star Ledger All-Group ■ 3rd team: Liz Zoidis ■ 1st team: Leslie Springmeyer, ■ NJSIAA Non-Public B Group ■ Honorable Mention: Olivia Delia Marissa Waldemore Champions ■ 2nd team: Brittany Gilmore All-State, Non-Public B ■ 3rd team: Taylor Sankovich ■ Matt LaForgia, Chris Scavone Courier News Player of the Year All-State, Prep B ■ Marissa Waldemore ■ Dan Davidson, Matt LaForgia, Courier News All-Area Chris Scavone, Dan Schuchinsky ■ 1st team: Brittany Gildea, All-Conference Taylor Sankovich, ■ Dan Davidson, Matt LaForgia, Marissa Waldemore Chris Scavone, Dan Schuchinsky ■ 2nd team: Genevieve Haverstick, Field Hockey: 20-2 Liz Moore, Charlie Wagner ■ Colonial Hills Conference Champions ■ Honorable Mention: Fatima Rakla, Beth Homan ■ SCIAA: 2nd place ■ NJSIAA: played in Sectional Football: 2-7 Finals (lost, 2-0) Colonial Hills Conference Colonial Conference Player of the Year ■ 2nd team offense: Cary Corrigan, ■ Marissa Waldemore Chris Cummins Star-Ledger All-State/All-Non-Public Colonial All-Conference Honors ■ Honorable Mention: ■ 1st team: Matt LaForgia, ■ 1st team: Brittany Gildea, Peter Corrigan, Tyler Reichert, Chris Scavone Taylor Sankovich, Russell Simpson Leslie Springmeyer All-Somerset ■ 2nd team: Charlie Wagner ■ 1st team: Chris Scavone ■ Honorable Mention: ■ 2nd team: Matt LaForgia Genevieve Haverstick, ■ 3rd team: Dan Davidson Beth Homan, Liz Moore Courier News All-Area North Jersey Field Hockey Coaches ■ 2nd team: Chris Scavone 26 Association ■ 3rd team: Matt LaForgia the pingry review pingry the ■ 1st team: Brittany Gildea, ■ Honorable Mention: Taylor Sankovich, Dan Davidson, Leslie Springmeyer, Dan Schuchinsky Boys’ Soccer: 16-2-2 Marissa Waldemore ■ Somerset County SCIAA Co-Champions Girls’ Cross Country: 14-0 ■ ■ Colonial Hills Conference State Non-Public A North Champions/Hills Division Champions ■ Somerset County Meet: 5th place Colonial Hills Conference/Hills Division All-Conference Honors ■ Newark Academy Invitational: ■ 1st team: Austin Lan, 1st place Jeff Zimering ■ Shore Coaches Invitational: ■ 2nd team: Richard Bradley, 1st place Nick Devers, Eric Hynes the pingry review 27

Co-Champions Co-Champions Jackie Reef Jackie NJ State Doubles Championship Doubles State NJ Johnson Hadley Battista, Natalie Hough Sandra Robin Moore Robin 3rd singles 3rd Coach of the Year: Gary Miller Gary Year: the of Coach Natalie Battista, Meghan Finlayson Meghan Battista, Natalie 2nd singles 2nd Jackie Reef, All-State Doubles All-State Reef, Jackie Jackie Reef, 1st doubles doubles 1st Reef, Jackie Varsity: 2nd place place 2nd Varsity: place 1st Varsity: Junior place 3rd Girls: Honorable Mention: Mention: Honorable and Kerr Aly team: 1st Reef Jackie Kerr, Aly team: 1st Garber, Chelsea team: 3rd Kerr, Aly doubles: team/1st 1st doubles: team/2nd 3rd Mention: Honorable Colonial Hills Conference Conference Hills Colonial place 3rd SCIAA: Conference Hill Colonial captured Reef Jackie and Kerr Aly Moore Robin Year: the of Player Garber, Chelsea team: 1st and Kerr Aly team: 1st Hough, Sandra team: 2nd NEWS Water Water Polo: 7-11 Invitational State Garden Star Ledger All-State Selections All-State Ledger Star All-Area by Flight by All-Area ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Girls’ Girls’ Tennis: 19-4-0 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Conference Hill Colonial ■ ■ ■ Courier News All-Area News Courier

Sarah Strackhouse Sarah Rupon Casey Kim Kroll Kim Alyssa Zupon Alyssa Lan Liz Gayda, Nicole Coach of the Year the of Coach Kim Kroll Kim Sheeleigh Katherine Michelle Aueron, Kim Kroll, Kroll, Kim Aueron, Michelle Strackhouse Sarah Rupon, Casey Katherine Sheeleigh Katherine 3rd team: Caroline Albanese, Albanese, Caroline team: 3rd Mention: Honorable Katherine Sheeleigh Sheeleigh Katherine County Somerset in #2 named Egginton Andrew Kroll, Kim team: 1st Aueron Michelle team: 2nd Katherine Sheeleigh Katherine 2nd team: Sarah Strackhouse Sarah team: 2nd Aueron, Michelle team: 1st Strackhouse, Sarah team: 2nd Albanese Caroline team: 3rd 1st team: Caroline Albanese, Albanese, Caroline team: 1st Spiegel, Adrienne team: 2nd Mention: Honorable Sheeleigh Katherine team: 1st Aueron, Michelle team: 1st and All-America and Star Ledger All-Star/All-State Ledger Star All-Area Final Area Rankings Area Final News Courier ■ ■ Somerset County Player of the Year Year the of Player County Somerset Association Coaches Soccer National Team Region All-East America of ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Star Ledger All-Somerset Honors All-Somerset Ledger Star ■ Star Ledger All-Non-Public Honors All-Non-Public Ledger Star ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

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Champions /Hills Division Division /Hills Champions North 11 Coach of the Year the of Coach 11 North Coach Head Soccer: for Eric Hynes, Kim Kimber Kim Hynes, Eric Matt Fechter, Grant Schonberg Grant Fechter, Matt Jeff Zimering Jeff Devers Nick Grant Schonberg, Jeff Zimering Jeff Schonberg, Grant Katherine Sheeleigh Katherine Andrew Egginton Andrew Champions Player of the Year: Year: the of Player NJGSCA: Andrew Eggington, Eggington, Andrew NJGSCA: recipient Award Special NJSIAA NJSIAA Non-Public A A Non-Public NJSIAA Colonial Hills Conference Conference Hills Colonial place 2nd SCIAA: 2nd team: Grant Schonberg Grant team: 2nd Bradley Richard team: 3rd Devers, Nick Mention: Honorable Ranked #1 #1 Ranked #1 in Somerset County Somerset in #1 Year” the of “Team Named 3rd team: Richard Bradley, Bradley, Richard team: 3rd 1st team: Austin Lan, Lan, Austin team: 1st Hynes Eric team: 2nd 2nd team: Austin Lan Austin team: 2nd Hynes Eric team: 3rd 1st team: Grant Schonberg, Schonberg, Grant team: 1st 2nd team: Grant Schonberg Grant team: 2nd Honorable Mention: Mention: Honorable 1st team: Austin Lan, Jeff Zimering Jeff Lan, Austin team: 1st Hills Division Hills Girls’ Girls’ Soccer: 21-2-1 Star Ledger All-State/All-Groups Ledger Star Final Area Rankings Area Final ■ Colonial Hills Conference Honors/ Conference Hills Colonial ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ All-Area News Courier ■ ■ ■ News Courier ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ All-Star/All-Somerset Ledger Star ■ ■ All-Star/All-Non-Public Ledger Star ■ NEWS

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Teachers at The Pingry School take a culture that left such an imprint takes two students from Pingry for every opportunity to expand their on western civilization, but also the month of July to the Waksman knowledge, to discover cultures, and offer generous tips, ideas, Institute. There, students and teach- to challenge their physical as well as PowerPoint presentations, and ers are mentored by the Waksman their intellectual abilities. I would like worksheets that transform and faculty in molecular techniques to highlight a sampling of what our enrich teaching style and instruc- and bioinformatics to complete the teachers choose to do with their sum- tional skills. Thus, the teacher summer project. Then, they finish mers. It is obvious that the desire to be becomes the student, who then, in the analysis of the clones during the a life-long learner is a strong motivat- turn, becomes the teacher. academic year under the guidance ing factor as teachers plan their time of Ms. O’Mara. Pingry students away from the school schedule. Ted Li have used this program to do English Teacher independent research on finding When we speak about professional and and Fencing Coach bacteriophage that infect different personal growth and development in Martinsville Campus strains of Bacillus. In addition to relation to our faculty, this is only the such a demanding scientific pro- beginning. Our students are fortunate English teacher gram, Deirdre trains for swim meets, to have a faculty passionate about and fencing coach such as the Masters Swim Meet, living, learning, and experiencing - Ted Li combined along with colleagues Judy Lee which they willingly bring back to a bit of sightseeing with working and Bill Reichle. the classroom and to their students! at the World Veterans Fencing Championships in western England. Lydia Geacintov Ted indulged his fascination with John Raby Director of Studies Gothic architecture by visiting the History Teacher churches and cathedrals of Wells, Martinsville Campus Bath, and Bristol. The two days John Raby, a Susan C. Forrester prior to the beginning of the World Magistri teacher in Latin Teacher Veterans Championships were spent history, traveled to Martinsville Campus within the antique walls of Wells, the Baltic countries Susan C. Forrester, the smallest city in England, and its on a cruise that included five east- a veteran teacher of cathedral’s precinct, immersed in ern European specialists and guaran- Latin, attended the the mixture of the medieval and the teed a meeting with Lech Walesa. American Classical modern. Before returning home, a During his travels, John Raby saw League Institute at the University of final day was spent wandering the the scars of torture and punishment Pennsylvania. The workshops and neighborhoods of Bristol, where a in eastern Europe. He found that if 28 lectures go from very technical dis- year-long celebration of Isambard hope were fully alive anywhere in the Baltic area, it was in Tallinn, the pingry review pingry the cussions about AP grading to using Kingdom Brunel’s 200th birthday the beautiful medieval capital of “Seinfeld” as a 21st century connec- took place. Estonia. All around Raby was evi- tion to ancient Rome. Susan is con- dence that, despite progress, life for stantly inspired and reinvigorated as Deirdre O’Mara three generations had been an exer- a teacher when she comes in con- Biology Teacher cise in doing without. Only in the Martinsville Campus tact with other instructors and last 15 years have the wounds begun learns about what is happening in Biology teacher to slowly heal; there is still more Latin classrooms across the country. Deirdre O’Mara has necessary healing ahead. As the While the workshops are invaluable, participated for the cruise continued, John was able to it is the educators whom she meets past several years in intellectually understand the mean- that she praises for having made her a genomics group project at Rutgers ing of multiculturalism: the samovar the teacher she is and becomes every University. The group is sequencing comes from central Asia; the word year. These professionals share not the genome of brine shrimp, other- for tea is Chinese; the religion and only great discussions in Latin about wise known as sea monkeys. She alphabet are Byzantine Greek; SCHOOL NEWS SCHOOL NEWS

St. Petersburg is Italian baroque; Faculty and Staff News many of the German rulers were Faculty and Staff New to Pingry in 2006 – 2007 Swedes; and the idea of government MARTINSVILLE: came from Byzantine, Viking, NAME DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC DEGREE Mongol, and German Jewish think- Bartsch, Jeffrey M. History BA Trinity College ing. It is the richness of this journey MA Tufts University that John wants to bring back to Brown, Alice History BA Williams College his students. Busnack, Pat Middle School Office Sue Ortner Crowley-Delman, John P. History BA Williams College Spanish Teacher Martinsville Campus Davlin, Alisha S. English BA Tulane University De, Lucas A. Science BS Washington Univ. in St. Louis Ferland, Jill English BA Bennington College MA New York University Flynn, Elisa M. Foreign Language BS Georgetown University Frye, William J. Athletic Trainer BS Lock Haven University Fung-Kee-Fung, Lisa Science BS Lafayette College Hancock, Ira Director of Student BA Mount St. Mary College Academic Services Harle, Alison Development Office BS Vanderbilt University Kicenuik, Kimberly A. English/Perm. Substitute BA Harvard University Keiko Fujimori, Sue Ortner, Eric Kline, Stacy Admission Office BA Rutgers University Ortner, and Mark Villanella ’94 Livak, Joyce M. Health/Registered Nurse Gregory School of Nursing Sue Ortner, a dynamo of a woman Morris, Ron Admission Office BA Florida State University and Spanish teacher, joined a tour Newman, Ronalee K. Science BS SUNY, Buffalo to visit Peru. In the ancient Incan MS Rutgers University areas, they learned about the life MBA DePaul University of the Incas at the time of the Parsons, Beth Development Office BA Gettysburg College Spanish Conquest. They visited the well-preserved village of Reef, Barbara J. Director of Strategic BEd University of Toronto Ollantaytumbo by taking a breath- Communications BA University of Toronto MBA The Stern School at NYU taking train ride through the Andes to the ruins of Machu Picchu. After Roesing, Kim Development Office a week of acclimating themselves Stanfield, Alan History BA Whitworth College to the altitude, they were ready to MEd Eastern Oregon University tackle hikes around Lake Titicaca, Tinson, Kristen Development Office BA Arizona State University the world’s most navigable lake at 29 Zueger, Leah L. Development Office BA Macalester College

an elevation of 14,000 feet. One of review pingry the the highlights of their trip was the visit to Lima, where they spent a SHORT HILLS: memorable afternoon with Mark Atchison, Sean T. Permanent Substitute BA Rutgers University Villanella ’94 and his wife, Keiko MA Montclair State University Fujimori. Keiko is the daughter of Bratek, Tara Administration Office BA Montclair State University Peru’s former president, Alberto Fujimori. Keiko had just been elect- Szelingowski, David Science BA Princeton University ed to serve as a representative of Departing Staff: Lima to Congress and Mark had MARTINSVILLE Destination been instrumental in campaigning Petrigliano, Christina Development Office Harvard Business School for Keiko. Needless to say, Mark Alumni Relations Office and Keiko gave an invaluable lesson on recent Peruvian politics. SCHOOL NEWS

Sara Boisvert that she could not turn away from who live there are not available for Director of Admission the needs of the children she wit- adoption. Instead, they live at the As the plane touched down in nessed begging on the streets, with- RVCV until they are old enough to Kilimanjaro International Airport, out parents or families. Everything move on to secondary school (eighth I experienced some of the same in Tanzania has an associated cost— grade). Once they reach secondary feelings I had when I first visited public education, uniforms, and school, they attend boarding school Tanzania thirteen years ago: excite- books—and India decided to sponsor and return to RVCV for vacations. ment and nervous anticipation. It a few children so that they could It is India’s hope that these children had all begun innocently enough attend public school. She soon recog- will always consider the RVCV over a dinner conversation in nized the growing need to help more their home, a place they can bring November with a friend and col- children. She started the Rift Valley their own children back to one league - three weeks later I was Children’s Village (RVCV) in 2003 day. It is also India’s intention to scheduled to volunteer for one in a rented house on a coffee planta- support these children through col- month at the Rift Valley Children’s tion in the Oldeani Mountains. Over lege or trade school. Her hopes are Village Orphanage - back in the the next three years, fifteen children that they will remain in Tanzania country I had longed to visit since came to live with India. By 2005, the and be the leaders of tomorrow. I left from my study abroad in 1993. Tanzanian government granted her In the three years since India Many would expect to see abject an additional twenty acres of land. began the RVCV, she has had a poverty, starving and warring people; Construction began in 2005, and tremendous impact on the local however, those of us who know by the time I arrived at the RVCV, community. Most of her funding Tanzania, find a they had completed four of the antic- is provided by Americans through country that while ipated fifteen houses and had added her non-profit organization, the poor, is rich in its twelve additional children. It was Tanzanian Children’s Fund (www. tourism and char- these children with whom I would tanzanianchildrensfund.org), based acter. While AIDS spend the majority of my four weeks. in Portland, Maine. Through the has created its own The days had a routine and life got generosity of others, India has been devastation, the into a rhythm. I realized that kids are able to fund a hot lunch program at country has made kids wherever you are on the planet the local village school for the many great strides over - we played a lot of soccer, trucks, children who walk an hour to get to the past few years. and jump rope, colored, did puzzles, school each day. For some, this is the It was shocking to and built many Lego castles. Each only food they consume all day. India step out into the African night to find day was a learning experience as I also sponsors and supports other the airport abuzz with Tanzanians on stumbled through my own limited programs in the local villages and their simus (cell phones). This I had Swahili knowledge and the children provides food, medicine, and other not expected. Even with new technol- stumbled through theirs. I spent necessities to needy families. ogy and the addition of paved high- other parts of my day at the local There are so many stories and experi- ways, much of the landscape was village school teaching a standard ences that I could share - too many unchanged. My eyes feasted on the seven (seventh grade) English class. to relay here. What I can say is that beautiful views I had remembered— It was here that the true poverty of I spent four weeks falling head over land as far as one could see, much of the region was most evident. Few of heels in love with the children, the it undeveloped except for huts that the children had textbooks and many people, and the country that will 30 dotted the rolling hillside, and young of them did not even have notebook be with me forever. I still long to the pingry review pingry the boys tending to cattle by the roadside. paper to write on. For many of these hear the children’s voices and their When my driver turned off the pave- children, seventh grade would be calls - “Habari asubuhi?” which ment onto a rutted dirty road he the end of their formal education, became, “Good morning, Sara, how welcomed me to the “real Tanzania.” as their parents did not have the are you?” by the end of my stay. When we arrived at the orphanage, money to send them to secondary I was immediately swarmed with school with fees up to $1,400 per children wanting to be picked up and year. This was one of the hardest hugged. As a single woman who things to comprehend – children spends a lot of her time alone, this who deserved to carry on their edu- was something that I needed to cation but did not have the resources adjust to immediately - the constant to do so. They were destined to sounds and needs of the children. begin work at the age of thirteen. India Howell arrived in Tanzania in The RVCV is not an orphanage

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Guest Guest speaker and war veteran James Finn speaks On On Community Service Day, Form V student Carrying an uplifting tune, The Buttondowns perform Buttondowns The tune, uplifting an Carrying

NEWS student student body in planting bulbs on campus. Kathleen Kathleen Soo Hoo joined fellow members of the during during the annual Holiday Festival. In front row, from left is Jeff Michels, Form IV; Matt Laud, Form VI; Sam Waterbury, Form VI; and Russell Simpson, Form VI. In second row looking forward, from left is Austin Conti, Form VI; James White, Form IV; and Michael Doliner, Form IV. with with students about his life experiences during the Veterans’ Day assembly. -

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Kathryn Kathryn Abbott, Julie Axtel, and Maggie Cassidy are always a treat, especially on Halloween, when they donned their best dress. SCHOOL

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Brenner, and Eddie Mele observe the biological mac romolecular structures displayed in the Art of Science Exhibition. This was the first time the exhibit was featured at a secondary school. 5; 5; Taylor Demkin, Form IV; Kyra Walker, Grade 5; Rosa Floyd, founder of Lift for Learning; third graders Gillian LaGorce and Emily Jin; and Maddy Popkin, Form IV; gather among the school’s donation of canned goods for Lift for Learning, which collects food and clothing for families. disadvantaged e c s e n c m a s u p ro a n u d NEWS

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to to “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Master Master of Ceremonies Miller Bugliari ’52 during Rufus Gunther Day. The fun-filled day allowed stu dents to parade on stage in an assortment of costumes. to to pose for the camera. School School Holiday Concert, students kindergarten Jessica Hu and Damian Artis raise a picture of a partridge in a pear tree while students sing along members members take a moment speaks speaks at this year’s Finance Café. Fishman explained how the business leader is synonymous with American culture and has changed consumer thought. of of ushers ushers in a new year with During Convocation. the event, he provoked stu dents’ dents’ thoughts with the rhetorical question, “Why are you here?” AROUND

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Skillfully Skillfully beating drums, Form III Artist Artist Waylande DeSantis’ “Jazz

student student David Martin, entertains students during the Lower School Musical Demonstration. Singer” Singer” is one of many masterful creations featured during the Art Multicultural Exhibition. The The exhibit was held in effort to embrace all forms of diversity. AROUND

SCENE From From left, Talia Hughes, Form IV, and Shannon Hughes, Form II, Helping Helping others is a fundamental principle of Peer Leadership. From left,

Erin Erin James, Form III; Glenn Friedman, Form III; and Dan Ambrosia, Form VI look on as Form III student John Westerhold is given a lift. help help their younger brother, Tripp, glide on effortlessly ice during the All-Skate Party. CAMPUS

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The Pingry Alumni Association has attendance, followed by a special experienced a flurry of activity this lunch celebrating Miller Bugliari’s past fall. We held a board meet- ’52 induction into the National ing on September 9, 2006, with Soccer Coaches Association special guest speakers Jon Leef, (NSCAA). Congratulations Upper School Director; Phil Cox, to Coach on that honor! Middle School Director; and Form Homecoming on October 14, 2006, IV student Connor Sheehan. One was a big success with more than of the highlights of the meeting was 140 attendees. That same day we a tour of the new Middle School. held a board meeting, paid special While walking through the school, to tribute to Harold Thomson my first thought was how lucky ’39, and invited Harold’s wife, the students are to be going to a Ginny, to become an honorary school in such incredible surround- PAA member. We also heard from ings. And then I started thinking of Gerry Vanasse, Athletic Director, how I’d love to see my 21-month- and current Pingry athletes Liz old son, Stephen, walk the halls Moore ’07 and Dan Davidson ’07. as an entering grade 6 student! E. Lori Halivopoulos ’78 On November 13, 2006, we hosted The Carol & Park B. Smith ’50 that was remodeled into a “gymna- a theater night in Manhattan at Middle School has changed the face sium.” Rent for the first year was the New World Stages, featuring of the Martinsville Campus. It is alumni news alumni $300, with only a $50 increase the the Off-Broadway debut How to an impressive, 30,000 square foot second and third years. As build- Save the World and Find True Love structure, with fine architectural ing prices have risen exponentially in 90 Minutes, by Jonathan Karp detail and wireless capabilities. It since the 1860s, we now need to ’82. This is a must-see play for all houses eighteen state-of-the-art rely on financial support from the – my husband and I loved it! classrooms and four science labs, Pingry community to provide our a commanding all-glass atrium, The Alumni Ice Hockey Game students with the best possible a welcoming entrance hall, and was held over Thanksgiving physical surroundings in order to even boasts environmentally- weekend and we had an excel- match the outstanding academic friendly bathrooms which utilize lent turnout of approximately 49 experience that Pingry offers. less water. The focal point of the attendees, 38 of them skaters. Middle School is the common Thanks to the generosity of Park Finally, the PAA board is hard 34 area, where students gather for B. Smith ’50 and many other kind at work finalizing our mission meetings or meet to catch up with and dedicated individuals, the new statement and developing our the pingry review pingry the their friends. Unparalleled to other Middle School is now a reality. I plans for the next 3 to 5 years. middle schools, this new learning would encourage all alums to take Stay tuned for more details environment will serve to enhance a tour of the school when they are over the next few months. the middle school experience. in the Martinsville area. I promise you, you won’t leave disappointed. Our school has certainly come a I believe Dr. Pingry would be proud long way since its humble begin- to see his legacy continue in this nings in 1861, when John F. Pingry new building. It is a true testament acquired a lot located at 1186 E. Lori Halivopoulos ’78 to the many ways we are flourish- East Grand Street in Elizabeth, ing as an academic community. President, New Jersey. The buildings on the Pingry Alumni Association lot included a small schoolhouse Other events of note have with a large yard that acted as the included the Alumni Soccer playground for the boys and a barn Game with over 100 people in 35 the pingry review

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trip was coordinated by Pingry faculty member Harvey Reid. This takenphoto, at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, pictures from left, ’36, NEWS

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Frick 8. 9. 5. 6. 7. 4. 4. Back Row Back 1. 2. 3. While While dusting off his files, Miller Bugliari ’52 came across this photo from Dick Corbet ’52. Please help us by identifying the missing students. Send your answers to Thank [email protected]. you!

the PAA President President PAA the A Message from from Message A ALUMNI NEWS Reunion Weekend May 18-19, 2007

Class of ’56 gathers for their 50th class reunion.

This has been a truly exciting year In addition, this past fall we dedi- friendships will be renewed and at Pingry. The school is embarking cated The Carol & Park B. Smith dreams rekindled and then passed on developing a new strategic ’50 Middle School. This 30,000 on to the next generation. New plan that will outline our priorities. square foot building includes the friends will be made, too, as you Alumni, parents, students, faculty, latest technology and will provide reconnect with classmates. and staff were given the opportunity an opportunity to reshape the envi- The class of 1957 will be celebrating to report back about what they ronment, the curriculum, and even believe Pingry’s strengths and the daily schedule for the benefit of a benchmark reunion — their 50th. weaknesses are both through an our middle schoolers. This opportu- As part of their festivities, class- online survey and in focus groups nity will be enhanced with a dedi- mates will be able to sit in on classes held on campus. This information cated middle school faculty. Form I and enjoy the 50 Year Club is being compiled and used to & II students moved into the Luncheon, where the class of 1957 develop Pingry’s Strategic Plan. building after Thanksgiving break will receive their club certificate and the sixth grade will join them and a newly designed striped Pingry in the fall of 2007. We are excited about our progress and many of the traditions that you 36 helped build are still present today

the pingry review pingry the such as rigorous classes taught by master teachers, strong athletic programs, and, of course, the Honor Code. Many of the faculty you remember from your time here still form the essence of the Pingry learning experience. Reunion Weekend is a great opportunity for you to come back to campus and experience the excite- ment of what is new as well as remember those traditions that Pingry and Princeton alums Dick bind all Pingry alumni to this great Dzina ’52, Peter Buchanan ’52, Dick Deyo ’56 and Larry Jasper ’56 school. Throughout the weekend, and Jerry Graham ’52 ALUMNI NEWS ALUMNI NEWS Reunion Weekend

Class of ’66 tie. Any alumni from the class of by the Annual Meeting of Alumni. the tri-state area. For specific details 1957 and earlier, who are already Breakfast will feature Headmaster on your class activities, please visit members of the 50 Year Club, Nat Conard who will give the your class page on our web site. “State of the School” address, the will also be in attendance. If you need overnight accommoda- presentation of the Nelson Carr On Friday afternoon, the Button- tions in the area, we have reserved Service Award, and the election of downs will gather for a wine and a block of rooms at the following Alumni Association Officers and cheese reception to celebrate the area hotels: Somerset Hills Hotel, Directors. 50th anniversary of this a capella Inn at Somerset Hills, The group. The Buttondowns will per- During lunch you will have the Morristown Inn, and Basking form and we hope alumni will join opportunity to view classic auto- Ridge Courtyard Marriott. them in a tune! mobiles owned by Pingry commu- Please contact Jackie Sullivan, nity members. We will present a On Friday evening in The Carol & Director of Alumni/Parent “People’s Choice” award to the Park B. Smith ’50 Middle School, Relations, at [email protected] most popular vehicle, as voted on we will host the Headmaster’s or call 908-647-7058 if you by Reunion attendees. The owner Reception and Athletic Hall of have additional questions. of the winning vehicle will receive Fame Induction. We are pleased a Pingry chair. to have the following individuals and team being inducted this year: American BBQ Company will William Prevost ’67, Stephen present our ever popular reunion 37

Gianis ’76, Rebecca Nazario ’90, clam bake. We will provide chil- review pingry the Christopher Lear ’92, Timothy Lear dren’s entertainment during most ’92, Daniel Kellner ’94, and the of the day, including arts and crafts 1996 Boys’ Soccer Team. and an oversized inflatable slide. The Hall of Fame Induction The Class of 1982, celebrating Ceremony is followed by “Reminisce their 25th reunion, will take on Under The Big Top” which will the Class of 1957 in a friendly game feature fine food, drink, a live band, of lawn bowling at the Martinsville and an opportunity to mingle and Campus. In addition, Alumni celebrate the accomplishments of Lacrosse will be played. Spectators some of our faculty. are welcome. E. Lori Halivopoulos ’78, her husband We begin Saturday morning with The weekend will conclude with Brian Szepkouski, daughter Hannah, the Headmaster’s Breakfast followed class-specific events held around and son, Stephen From left, soccer coach Miller Bugliari Bugliari Miller coach soccer left, From Nazario Vic members faculty and ’52 stories. Pingry share Li Ted and Corby Thomas ’92, left, and Lauren Koeneke ’97 at the City New York young alumni event.

NEWS From left, Miller Bugliari ’52 catches up with Wyatt Wyatt with up catches ’52 Bugliari Miller left, From and ’96, Bennett Colin ’96, Bowes Anthony ’99, Kasserman event. alumni young City York New the at ’98 Schmidt Kevin

Todd Hirsch ’92 and Woody Weldon ’91 ’91 Weldon Woody and ’92 Hirsch Todd enjoy their time at the City New York event. - ALUMNI Alumni Events Alumni

ber, pose together at the New York City Broadway event. event. Broadway City York New the at together pose ber, ulty member Susan Dineen and Justin Ring ’94 at the City New event. York From left, Adam Plotkin ’94 joins fac Brenda Hamm; former faculty member David Allan; Gibson Gibson Allan; David member faculty former Hamm; Brenda mem faculty former Connie, wife, David’s and ’93; Knott From left, Fermo Jaeckle ’69, Maass William ’70, and Thomas Gustafson ’71 attend the soccer alumni event.

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Mike Roberts ’98, John White, Jonathan Shelby ’74, and and ’74, Shelby Jonathan White, John ’98, Roberts Mike Stuart Lederman ’78 at Miller’s Enshrinement Miller’s at ’78 Lederman Stuart During Miller’s Enshrinement, from left, Miller Bugliari ’52, ’52, Bugliari Miller left, from Enshrinement, Miller’s During Allan David and Macrae, Julie ’77, Macrae Doug Alumni ice hockey, basketball, and lacrosse games lacrosse and basketball, hockey, ice Alumni NEWS

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Second Century Leadership Council members met at Todd Hirsch’s apartment to discuss fundraising strategies for young alumni.

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photographs of African-American residents of Beaufort, taken by Mr. Dimock on a visit in 1904. The photographs in the exhibit are just some of those that appear in a 2002 book, Camera Man’s Journey: Julian Dimock’s South. They are on loan from the American Museum of Natural History Library and are very good. More interesting is that the introductory panel to the exhibit mentions that Mr. Dimock received a ‘classical education’ at The Pingry School in Elizabeth, NJ. According to the Vermont Photo Photo credit: Nancy Pelosi’s husband From left, Nat Conard, Miller Bugliari ’52, Betsy and Don Dixon ’65 Historical Society web site, ‘Julian Anthony Dimock (August 9, 1873 – September 21, 1945) son of ’65 like to recall Dr. Herbert Hahn, Helen Weston and A.W. Dimock who made me love some of the was born in Elizabeth, NJ. He was During their visit to California, greatest American poets, and Dr. educated at The Pingry School. Headmaster Conard and Miller Steve Ginsberg, who led me to After his graduation, he became Bugliari ’52 visited Don Dixon ’65 discover American democracy.” a member of the New York Stock and his wife Betsy. Last month, Bruce Schundler and Exchange. Because of ill health, he his wife, Sara, started working their gave up on his career in business “retirement jobs” as park rang- and became a photographer and ’66 ers at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse bought a farm in Topsham, VT. Francois des Noyers writes, “A in Buxton, NC. Bruce writes, During his life, he was a photogra- few words about the past few “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to pher, a writer of books and articles years: after serving in the Navy, I go to the class of 1966s gathering on farming and photography, and spent thirteen years in Paris with on the 20th. The problem is that an orchardist in Topsham, VT.’ My guess is that Julian Dimock Andersen Consulting which even- Sara and I have just started our studied at Pingry while Dr. Pingry tually became Accenture. Twenty ‘retirement jobs.’ We retired last was still alive, and I suspect that years ago I switched full time to year and slowly worked towards he is related to George E. Dimock finance and became CFO of Coface, becoming seasonal Park Rangers which is the French equivalent of ’35, who taught at the school for for the National Park Service, many years, long before I arrived Eximbank. For the last 10 years, and we were successful! We in 1959, and Edward Dimock I have been leading the French- have just started as Park Rangers based holding companies of the ’46, who received the Letter-in- (Interpretation) at Cape Hatteras Life Award in 1967. The interval Rothschild family and of another Lighthouse in Buxton, NC! You 43 family which owns among other between Julian Dimock’s attending can see us in our “not so new” Pingry and my seeing an exhibit review pingry the things the Chateau Margaux uniforms at www.schundler.net. vineyard (definitely better than of his photographs spans well over Needless to say, we are having fun, Gallo liquid hydrocarbon). I mar- 110 years, a not insignificant por- enjoying every day, and happy to be ried Catherine in 1983. She is a tion of the school’s history.” here! The only problem is that we biology professor in Paris. I have can’t get back for the class reunion. two children—Dorothee, who is Greetings and best wishes to all.” a medical student, and Antoine, ’67 who is studying towards an MBA. William Stevens writes, “Last week- Roger Hurlburt writes, “I was Pingry was definitely one of the end, I visited the Beaufort Arsenal compelled to dash off some words crucial experiences that shaped Museum in Beaufort, SC, where one after seeing a photo of my dear my life. I am deeply indebted to of the exhibits was ‘Camera Man’s and long-time friend Vic Pfeiffer the marvelous teachers I had. If Journey: Julian Dimock’s South.’ in The Pingry Review class notes I may state a few names, I would The exhibit consists of about 20 section. Vic and I went through CLASS NOTES

grade school together in Chatham best to everyone at Pingry. Mr. Prior to SoundView, he headed Township and both entered Form I Miller Bugliari ’52 still stands out as the technology banking effort together. Great, great guy. But for a man who impressed me with the at Salomon Brothers, Inc. Brian one who just left journalism after importance of ‘character.’ I try to has a BA cum laude in English more than two decades, I’m a lousy keep that notion always in sight …” literature from Yale University, a correspondent, and I suppose living PhD and MA in English literature Peter Kurz transferred from London in South Florida since the mid-70s from Princeton University, and to Cairo in August for what will is no excuse for not keeping in an MBA in finance and account- probably be his last overseas assign- touch. Now I’m jotting a few things ing from Columbia University. ment before leaving the federal down and hope to catch up at a He served as a Pingry trustee from service. Other assignments have 2007 reunion. After Pingry, I went 1985-1991 and currently lives in included Bonn, Berlin, Singapore, to Florida (Rollins College) then New York City with his family. and Bangkok. He writes, “I hope off to both Penn State and Florida to make it to our 40th reunion Paul Simson writes, “It’s been a State for graduate work. I also lived next year. Recently, I have met good golf year. Victories at the in Italy for a long spell. Then, in both of our Pingry class of 1967 British Senior Open Amateur, one of those bizarre, concurrent AFS students: Carlos Monroy, North South Senior Amateur, moments, I went to work both for who is dean of a business school in and North Carolina Senior the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel Madrid, and Shigeru Nakamura, Amateur helped my senior rank- newspaper as a staff writer and who is the Japanese ambassador to ing to 3rd in the country.” Florida Atlantic University (FAU) the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” as a fine arts editor, columnist, and In addition to his pastoral duties film critic. As to the latter, I wrote Vic Pfeiffer’s daughter, Alex, gradu- at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in features and reviews and screened ated from Wesleyan University Columbus, OH, where he serves more than 185 motion pictures a in May 2006. Vic is renovating a as associate rector, Bruce Smith year. Do the math; my brain is just house in Chestertown, MD, where continues to serve on the board of beginning to firm up again, but a he has gotten to know two other the Interfaith Center for Peace and real bonus during my tenure were Pingry alumni—Kevin Walsh as a member of the Stewardship the many, many opportunities to ’77 and Steve Elmendorf ’78. He Episcopal Retirement Homes, Inc. sit down with actors, actresses, and also ran into Jubb Corbet ’50 on (ERH is based in Cincinnati). His filmmakers and conduct an inter- New Year’s Day at the Green wife, Susan, is in her 11th year view—Steven Spielberg, Gregory Turtle (Bahamas) Junkanoo. as associate pastor of Indianola Peck, Orson Welles, Sophia Loren, Presbyterian Church in Columbus. WEDDINGS Michael J. Fox, Cesar Romero, Bruce and Susan have three won- Robert Englund, Chuck Norris, Warren Leiden is happy to derful grandchildren—two in Holly Hunter, etc. It’s a long list announce his marriage to Tiana New Jersey and one in Ohio. that proved to be much fun. I’m G. Wimmer in 2005. The couple also finished with many years of is residing happily in Mill Valley, teaching nights at the university CA. Warren writes, “I continue 70 to travel to my law firm’s offices ’ and have pushed on since 2001 as a David Wilder received the Marion in Washington, DC (Tysons) 44 full-timer. I now teach three courses L. Huit Faculty Award during every month, so I get the best the pingry review pingry the per semester, as well as lecturing the University of Iowa’s annual of the East and the West. all over the place, and I freelance Hancher-Finkbine dinner held on for several cinema and arts journals April 18, 2006. The prestigious when time permits. Summers I event honors campus leaders and

spend lecturing in Florence, Italy, ’69 gives them an opportunity to meet usually 30 students or so from FAU Brian Bristol was the featured administrators, faculty, fellow stu- and elsewhere. Tuscany is a special speaker for this year’s Finance dents, and alumni. David’s hands- place and everything Italian appeals Café Lecture Series. He is cur- on approach to teaching has made to me. More important is my dear rently the managing director him a popular presenter at local wife (and interior decorator), 21- in investment banking for WR schools and a well-liked professor. year-old daughter, 26-year-old son, Hambrecht & Co. Brian joined WR He attributes his teaching methods and my 11-year-old daughter, still Hambrecht from the SoundView to insight he gained from his grand- at home and a fine violinist and Technology Group, where he father, Henry Bayard Clark (Pingry piano player. Life is good. My very was head of investment banking. 1901-1911, Bluebook editor-in-chief, CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

and varsity football manager). He writes, “This begins to answer Mr. Fayen’s challenge, ‘What are you going to do with it?’—that he asked me years ago when I told him I had earned an MS in engineering.” David is an associate professor in biomedical engineering at the College of Engineering and Occupational and Environmental Health in the College of Public Health. He received his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees from the University of Vermont and joined the faculty in ortho- pedic surgery in the fall of 1985.

’72 Hootie Warren ’77, Headmaster Conard, Miller Bugliari ’52, and Ralph Warren ’72 John Boffa bought a historic on Bainbridge Island, WA home in Georgetown last year. “The neighbors make up a note- during Desert Storm. Currently 74 worthy cluster of individuals, director of the command at sea ’ and the former owners reno- department at the Surface Warfare Guy Cipriano writes, “My son, vated the house, making it even Officers School in Newport, RI, Peter ’06, is a freshman at Bowdoin more appealing,” he writes. Chip has recently been selected College and is on the squash as the next commanding officer and baseball teams. My daughter Steve Holland writes, “After five of the AEGIS missile cruiser USS Julia, Form V, is a Pingry cheer- years in Nevada, I’m ready to build VICKSBURG (CG 69). He and leader and on the swim team.” green. Next stop is likely Bend, OR. his wife, Barbara, make their home Flying a pressurized Cessna allows in South Dartmouth, MA. For 75 us to live anywhere and easily visit additional information on Chip, go ’ clients all over the west coast.” to www.thedartmouth.com/photo. Peter Hiscano writes, “As you php?aid=2006030801020&pnum=1 might know, I am videotaping a history of The Pingry School. ’73 The first chapter is the ‘Soccer Charles “Chip” Swicker ’73 was Chapter—The Bugliari Years.’ Call at Pingry for “four crucial years in if you want a copy. Also, my offer [his] academic life,” beginning in still stands. Anyone with a good fifth grade, under the leadership story to tell and who is not camera 45

of Headmaster Atwood. Chip has shy is welcome to contribute.” review pingry the always credited Pingry with squaring away his study skills and giving him a lifelong passion for Shakespeare ’76 under Linda Larson’s guidance. John Youngdahl lives in Summit, Chip graduated from Dartmouth NJ, with his wife of 21 years, Cathy, College in 1977 and went to sea for and is a consultant specializing in five years. He received a master’s economic and financial market degree in scientific and techni- analysis with a business office in cal intelligence from the Naval Union. His son, Erik, is a freshman Postgraduate School in 1990, at Wesleyan University; and his two where his classified thesis won daughters, Elisabeth, Form VI, and the United States Naval Institute Rebecca, Form II, currently attend Award and was used operationally Charles “Chip” Swicker ’73 Pingry’s Martinsville Campus. CLASS NOTES

a bicycle and skated for the first time, now he has turned into an expert cyclist and is crazy about ice- skating! And he is talking all the time, asking possible and impossible questions or memorizing children’s rhymes in all variations. And when he is exhausted, he loves to cuddle with mommy. Both kids love pop- corn on the big sofa! Mommy’s La-Z-Boy is where the day starts and ends. So, generally, we expect the next year to be easy and very laid- back—it can only get slower. We hope that Trixy’s condition will get more stable again. Though no longer doing really big trips to faraway On September 22, Peter Hiscano and fellow alumni attended a memorial at The Short Hills Club for Connor Seabrook’s ’76 father. From left, Peter, places, we always enjoy when the Douglas Martin ’76, Rick Bosland ’76, Chas Cliffe, Connor, Ken Robson ’76, world comes and visits us! Please Tom Ward ’76, and Richard McGeehan ’76 start using my French email (sam- [email protected]) in the future.” Sämi Ludwig is still working as ’77 an English professor in Mulhouse Jane Sarkin O’Connor recently (France) and Fribourg (CH). In made the rounds on the media December 2006, he wrote, “This circuit, including a stop at Larry has been a very busy year. We from King Live, where she spoke about Kappel send all the best wishes for her interview with Tom Cruise and another intense year! In December, Katie Holmes for Vanity Fair. While I organized a tri-national graduate speaking with King, she is quoted student conference in Mulhouse; as saying, “I had been in touch with it was a fantastic event with MA his [Tom Cruise’s] people for quite students from Freibourg, Basel, a while and finally they called me and Strasbourg and us giving and said, ‘Tom and Katie decided papers—one of the exciting things to do the pictures of Suri for Vanity about teaching in Alsace! Julia can Fair,’ and Annie Leibovitz and I already work very independently. In showed up in Telluride a couple school she gave fantastic presenta- days later, and we spent five days tions on hammerhead sharks (in there, and we had unprecedented English) and on tigers (in German). 46 access to their home … It was She reads C.S. Lewis and writes absolutely something that we the pingry review pingry the her summaries, tutored by her ex- were so excited to be a part of.” teacher mommy! She still does ballet and is a very balanced girl who gets along with all of her dif- Sämi Ludwig ’78 and family ’78 ferent classmates. She still has her Gordon Bloom and his family of two frogs and plays the trumpet four—wife Sara Singer, 7-year-old with Mr. Kompare—slowly moving ’80 daughter Audrey, and 4-year-old into Christmas songs, sometimes Dorothy Harbeck was recently son Jason—live in Massachusetts. even learning to play them by ear. sworn in as a judge for the US Gordon is a professor at Harvard Jonathan relishes kindergarten. It’s Immigration Court in Elizabeth, Kennedy School, where he teaches the company he has been hunger- NJ. Her court is about a mile from about the creation and developing for years! He is a physical boy the old Pingry campus on North ment of US and international and loves kicking the ball outdoors! Avenue. Her father, Jay C. Harbeck social change organizations. If last year he learned how to use ’52, a former Pingry swimming CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

captain, was just awarded the I was not informed (through no BIRTHS Princeton University Swimming fault of anyone’s), and I have been Tom Jaffe and his wife, Amanda, Team’s 250 Award, which is given so upset as of late. Although it was welcomed their first child, Tucker to the Princeton alum who has a long time ago, I was with George, Kenneth “Tiki” Jaffe, on July done the most for Princeton swim- Rob [Brown], and Henry [Stifel 25, 2006. The family recently ming. Jay continues to win medals III ’83] through some really great moved from the Lower East Side in backstroke for his US Masters times … and bad. I feel honored of Manhattan to Essex Fells, Team at Parris Island, SC. to have been with George, Rob, NJ. Tom writes, “My email is In 2005, Charles James Schaefer and Henry on our Grateful Dead [email protected], and I IV was appointed Deputy Assistant trip to Saratoga, NY. What a great would love to hear from anyone Secretary of Labor, Office of Public time. George was my date to my who feels like re-connecting.” Affairs. In August 2006, he was senior prom. We just had a lot of promoted to the rank of lieutenant fun … for a while … going to the colonel, US Air Force Reserve. Capitol Theatre in Passaic (It is no ’84 longer), but man, the memories. George was such a kind soul, and The Board of Overseers at the ’81 I know he loved everyone in his University of Pennsylvania Law life as much as anyone could have. School welcomes Derek Pew as Karen Schatman Benton is living in His wife is a very lucky woman.” its newest member. Derek is the Randolph, NJ, with her husband and former CEO of, and now consul- three children—8-year-old Hannah, Dr. Marc S. Feldstein, assistant tant to, Wireless Philadelphia, 3-year-old Max, and 21-month- professor of clinical obstetrics a nonprofit charged with creat- old Sam. She is at home with her and gynecology at Northwestern ing a wireless network that will children and enjoys volunteering at University Medical School, was provide citywide Internet access their school. She writes, “I look for- elected to the board of directors for Philadelphia. Derek, who ward to our 25th reunion this spring of Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo. began his career as an investment and hope to see lots of old friends.” He has served for the past 10 banker, is a Penn Law graduate. years as the zoo’s OB/GYN con- Michael Rowland writes, “Hey, Among several multibillion dollar sultant on its medical advisory I’m not lost! While we’ve moved projects, Pew participated in the committee. He lives in a Chicago our business from Chicago to the historic $33 billion merger of Bell suburb with his wife, Susie, and Washington, DC area, I’ve still Atlantic and NYNEX in 1997. He kids, Kayla, Drew, and Josh. been getting my Pingry mail. I’m is also the cofounder of Boathouse Communications Partners and looking forward to our reunion In November Remi Communications. For to catch up with those who sur- 2006, Jonathan more information on Derek, go vived Mr. Keane’s economics Karp’s musical, to http://www.wirelessphiladel- and Mr. Russell’s statistics classes How to Save phia.org/boardmembers.html (I’m still a lousy gambler despite the World and the great instruction). I am the Find True Love president of Impact Interactions, in 90 Minutes, 47 a marketing and strategy consult- opened off- ’85 the pingry review pingry the ing firm focused on providing Broadway. Steve Mentz teaches Shakespeare large organizations with creative The 90-min- and English Literature at St. solutions to improve their online ute-long play is a romantic comedy John’s University in Queens, NY. marketing results. My wife Rachel set at the United Nations. In the He’s published two books: Rogues and I live on the Chesapeake October 12, 2006 issue of The Item and Early Modern English Culture, Bay on the eastern shore of of Millburn and Short Hills, Jon which is about Elizabethan “true Maryland with our three boys.” described the story as being “about crime,” and Romance for Sale in how to prevent your love life from Early Modern England, which is becoming a global disaster. It’s about the book market in the ’82 about how difficult it is to choose age of Shakespeare. Steve lives Gail Chwazik writes, “I was/am love over fear.” For more informa- in Branford, CT, with his wife, truly disheartened by George D’s tion on Jon’s play, go to howtosa- Alinor Sterling, and two kids, 5- [Donohue ’83] passing. I regret that vetheworldandfindtrulove.com. year-old Ian and 4-year-old Olivia. CLASS NOTES

Philip Thomas is married, lives ’87 on the Upper East Side of ’89 Manhattan, and is an attorney Robert Mack says hello to all Kirsten Bennett has announced for a group of hedge funds. from Portland, OR, where he her engagement to Giles Andrew lives with his wife, Joy, and their BIRTHS Horner. Giles has a bachelor’s two children: 3 ½-year-old Stella degree in economics from Durham Emmy Hamilton and her husband, and 1 ½-year-old Cyril. Rob is Quin, are excited to announce the University and a master’s degree an instrumentation and controls birth of their son, Charles Frederick in finance from Instituto De engineer and is currently starting Hamilton, aka Charlie, on November Empresa in Madrid, Spain. He is up a biodiesel equipment com- 29, 2006 in Burlington, VT. Charlie a manager of corporate treasury pany. He is attending the 20th weighed in at 6 lbs, 11.5 oz. and was accounting with British Petroleum Reunion this spring and is looking 19 inches. She writes, “He’s a won- in London. Kirsten, who received forward to seeing everyone there! derful baby and a fabulous early her bachelor’s degree in economics Christmas present! Everyone is doing from The University of Virginia, Melanie “Missy” Urick was recently well. Best wishes for a healthy and is a vice president in the prime promoted to managing director happy 2007 to everyone.” brokerage division of Morgan at Dominick & Dominick LLC Stanley International in London. in New York, continuing her role A July wedding is planned. as head of equity & alternative products and global investment BIRTHS strategy, where she has worked for the past year and a half. ’88 Ravi Jhaveri is on the pediatrics faculty at Duke University. He and his wife, Caren, have a daughter, Alan Tamarelli and his wife, Malini, who just turned 2 years Sarah, announce the birth of their old. They have another child son, Alan Wayne Tamarelli III, on the way. He invites anyone on Monday, August 22, 2005 at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, to send an email to say hello. PA. Alan weighed 8 lbs., 14 oz. WEDDINGS and was 22 inches long. He joins Rocco Egan sisters Catherine and Elizabeth, who are 4 and 2 years old, respec- Tom Egan and his wife, Julie (sister tively. The maternal grandparents of Michael Sabatino ’89), announce are Winne and John Schano of the birth of their son, Rocco, on 48 Pittsburgh. The paternal grand- May 11. He joins his big broth- parents are Carol and Wayne the pingry review pingry the ers, Charlie, who is 5 years old Tamarelli of the Basking Ridge and George, who is 4 years old. section of Bernards Township. They recently moved to Chestnut Hill, MA, from New York City. Heather L. (Stier) Leibowitz and J. Glenn Pew married Tracy Vuong her husband, David, announce the on November 4, 2006. In attendance birth of Samuel Max on February were Marc Lionetti, Greg Thomas, 28, 2006. Samuel joins big brother David Gibson, Wendy Goldberg ’84, Isaac. Heather, a former deputy Derek Pew ’84, and faculty members attorney general for the state of Patricia Lionetti and Lydia Geacintov, the groom’s mother. From left, Pete New Jersey, has joined the law (Glenn’s college roommate), Marc, firm of White and Williams in Greg, David, and Glenn (kneeling). Alan Wayne Tamarelli III their Philadelphia, PA office. CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

years but quit this past year to go in a different direction. He is now a defensive coordinator/outside linebacker’s coach and geometry teacher at Westbury High School in Houston, an inner-city 5A school that boasts four alums in the NFL, including Giants player Michael Strahan. He writes, “It is incredibly rewarding. Hard to believe I know, but helping kids below the poverty line master math and football is actually more rewarding than helping a multi-billion dollar company save a few million Michelle Jarney ’89 and her husband, Howard Jacobs, were thrilled to have so dollars. Please send my regards many of their Pingry friends and family celebrate their wedding in November to Boyer, Trem, Katie Cassidy, 2005. Standing from left are Katie (Barlett) Schneider, Jenn (Gates) Earle and all my many other friends.” ’89, Chuck Earle, Miguel Gutierrez, Catherine (Kolacy) Becker, Michelle, Howard, Chandra (Cain) Davis, George Davis, Michelle Friedland ’90, and WEDDINGS Alice (Popp) Casey. Seated from left are Steve Becker, Dan Kelly, and Stuart Lederman ’78. Tanya (Fickenscher) Leonard is not shown but was also present. On October 29, 2006, Jackie Schlosberg married Charles Pick at the Chicago Cultural Center. The couple lives downtown by a candy factory, so the air is chocolate-scented! Jackie teaches middle school in Highland Park, IL, and has been at the same school for nine amazing years. Life doesn’t get any better than this!

BIRTHS Anthony S. Bugliari and his wife, Katie, welcomed their son, Anthony Joseph Bugliari, on October 28, 2005. Baby Anthony joins his 4-year-old brother William and 2-year-old sister Claire. Alumni children from the class of ’89 feasted on watermelons during the Scott Gerhardt and his wife, 49 Memorial Day weekend. From left are Quinn Hilgandorff, Peter Korn, , recently Bennett Crosby, Ellie Hilgendorff, Caroline Korn, and Elsa Korn. Nicole (Fargnoli) ’92 welcomed their first son, Jack review pingry the Leary Gerhardt, into the world. 90 Diane, who received her BS degree ’ from Cornell University and MBA Jonathan Robustelli and his wife, Diane Elizabeth Dubovy recently from Columbia University, is presi- Rita, are proud to announce the announced her engagement to dent of her own consulting compa- birth of their son, Jonathan Louis, Blake Donald Benke. Blake is a ny, Dubovy Consulting LLC, which on Sunday, September 10, 2006. graduate of the US Naval Academy specializes in strategic marketing in Baby Jonathan weighed 8 lbs and and served in the US Marine Corps. New York City. A June 2007 wed- was 20 inches and is doing great! He is a full-time student at New ding is planned in New York City. He joins big sister Ava, who is York University’s Stern School of 19 months and loves having a Business. Following his graduation After attending UVA law school, new baby brother. While at the in May 2007, he will pursue a career Michael Levine worked at Baker hospital, Jonathan also met his in the financial services industry. Botts LLP in Houston for seven first friend, Brady Walsh, born CLASS NOTES

on the same day to parents Drew While being restaurateurs in New Walsh and his wife Melissa (Tong) York City is no simple task (1 out of ’90. Jon writes, “Melissa and I 10 establishments survive the first had a great time catching up and three years), it has been reward- congratulating one another.” ing for them. Particularly special has been the ability to work well as business partners and remain ’91 close friends with a Pingry his- Mara Baydin writes, “Hi! All is tory they both share. They’ve both well. Recently got engaged to Mr. learned so much about so many Jason Kanner and will be mar- things, managing a terrific staff of approximately 30 people, and for ried at the New York Botanical Hunter Hulshizer and Peter “Corby” Gardens in May 2007. Enjoying the most part, having been able Thomas ’92 my new job at Fortress Investment to hang on to many of their “key Group, LLC and looking forward players.” Session 73 just finished responsible for shaping the music to celebrating Blythe Henwood’s another successful NYC Marathon scene at Session, as well as booking wedding with Jill Griffinger Herbert Day, which has become some- unflinching NYC acts night after and Alexandra Walsh O’Brian, in thing of a tradition on the Upper night, Hunter has devoted a great Mexico this coming December.” East Side. The race runs past the deal of time working closely with establishment, and if you’re able to their publicists in gaining media move your way through the crowd, attention, as well as helping pro- you’re likely to bump into several mote the club in various other ways. Pingry faces. The live music angle The feel of Session 73 has remained continues to set Session 73 apart much the same, and this has made from the competition, offering an Session a recognizable icon on the alternative to your typical nightclub Upper East Side and beyond. The atmosphere. Corby is often seen long, dark wood bar is moodily lit playing harmonica with the local by hanging blue lights and adorned bands. Over the years the two have with a canopy of shimmering hand- had the pleasure of meeting several worked copper, and candle-lit celebrities who have either popped “wave” tables surround the carpeted stage. The warm, tangerine-colored in to sing on stage or just stopped by walls and midnight-blue, velvet to enjoy the lounge-like vibe. The banquets lend a comforting lounge- late Tito Puente, John Popper, and like feel to the dining room. The Jimmy Fallon have all performed atmosphere at Session is all about on stage. Hunter and Corby would food and mood. The small, share- welcome an appearance of Adam able and international varied dishes band, Guster. They’ve Gardner’s encourage cross pollinating and 50 Mara Baydin and fiancé Jason Kanner had numerous athletes and movie casual sociable dining, while the stars stop by over the years, includ- the pingry review pingry the live music fuses the bustling bar Hunter Hulshizer and Peter ing Derek Jeter, Roger Clemens, and separate lounge dining room “Corby” Thomas ’92 enjoy the Tiki Barber, Mike Ditka, Tara Reid, into one scene. New York Magazine experience of owning Session 73 for Jerry O’Connell, Will Ferrell, and recently rated Session “Best Bar/ the past eight years, with business Vin Diesel, to name a few. The Restaurant on the Upper East Side” remaining as strong as ever. Over cast of Saturday Night Live became in its annual “Best of New York” the years, they have been visited such regulars at Session 73 that they issue. Session has been mentioned by many Pingry alumni, includ- have had several after-show parties many times in The New York Post’s ing numerous class reunions and at Session and even filmed a scene Page Six, as well as in various other semi-annual surprise visits from for one of their skits with Kate newspapers and magazines. Its origi- Miller Bugliari ’52 and his soccer Hudson. Hunter and Corby have nal executive chef even appeared crew. Hunter and Corby appreci- brought different talents of their on Eyewitness News for a live cook- ate the loyalty and enthusiasm for own to the mix. While Corby, a ing segment. At Session 73, tango continued private party bookings. talented musician himself, has been and salsa nights continue to do CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

well, and the trio burgers continue WEDDINGS WEDDINGS to be their biggest hit. Hunter and Elizabeth Moore was married on Chris Boraski married Katherine Corby appreciate all the support April 30, 2005 to Arthur Valdes Mack in Toms River, NJ, on August from the Pingry community and III. The couple welcomed Cameron 13, 2005. Kathy and Chris met at hope alumni will stop by and see Julia Valdes on April 30, 2006. the insistence of Kathy’s cousin, them in the near future. Please The family currently lives in who works with Chris at a division visit www.session73.com. Jersey City and spends weekends of Intercall Corporation in Wayne, at their home in Westhampton NJ. Jason Rossi was the best man, BIRTHS Beach, NY. Elizabeth writes, and Michael Plocek was a grooms- Stephanie Morrow Bushell and “Hope everything is well!” man. Jordana Drell Rosen ’95 also her husband, Doug, announce the Sam Partidge married Heather attended with her husband, Daniel. birth of their daughter Natalie Darreff in Pittsfield, VT, on August Chris is a Java Web Development Kate, who was born on August 19, 2006. Michael Zigmont was Manager. Kathy teaches special 3, 2005. Natalie joins big brother a groomsman. Also in atten- James, who is 3 years old. education at Angelo L. Tomaso dance were Steve Weinreich, Elementary School in Warren, NJ. Laura Cromarty and her husband, Sara Farber, Natalie Suhl, Leslie They are now living in Skillman, Michael Mogilewski, are proud Tuttle, and Jay Crosby ’96. (Montgomery Township) NJ. and thrilled to announce the arrival of their daughter, Braeden, BIRTHS Steven Engler married Lisa Berry born on October 4, 2006. Josh Connor and his wife, Patricia, on Cape Cod in June 2004. After welcomed their son, John August spending some time in Durham, “Jack” Connor, in January. Their NC, the couple is back in daughter, Lily, is almost 2 ½ Watertown, MA. Steven is working years old. The family loves liv- for Sasaki Associates as a civil engi- ing in New Jersey again and reside neer, and Lisa is a regional planner in Short Hills, down the street with the Massachusetts Dept. of from Kathy Iacuzzo Sartorius. Conservation and Recreation. Stephanie Jacobson and her husband, Eric, welcomed their second BIRTHS daughter, Ainsley Elise, into the Stephanie Lim Capello and her Braeden Cromarty world on July 18, 2006. She joins husband, Charlie, are proud to Elizabeth Blanchard Field and big sister, Libby. The family cur- announce the birth of their first her husband, Richard, welcomed rently lives outside Philadelphia. child, Maximillian Ethan Capello, their son, Frederick, on October on April 30, 2006. Maximillian 21, 2006. “Freddie” was 8 lbs., 93 was born in Wynnewood, PA, and 13 oz. and 20 inches. He joins ’ the whole family recently bought big sister LuLu, who is 2 years Phyllis Chen writes, “It has taken a new house in Havertown, PA. old and was very exited about me much too long to finally write- in with an update! 2006 has been Byron Wong recently welcomed his his long-awaited arrival! 51 a year filled with changes for first child, Egan. You can read about me. After three years of going to Byron’s take on current events at review pingry the 92 school part-time, I completed my www.newexcursion.blogspot.com. ’ MBA degree at UC Berkeley this Constantine K. “Dean” Christakos past summer. This fall, I left Gap writes, “I finished my PhD after 7 years in their headquarter (finally!) at the MIT Media offices here in San Francisco, and Laboratory in January 2006 and I am now working from home then went on vacation for sev- for a HK-based firm. I am now eral months, traveling though looking forward to planning my Europe and Turkey. I recently wedding, which will take place accepted a research position at the in Woodside, CA at the begin- National Institute of Standards ning of September! And, we are, and Technology (NIST) and have of course, hoping to see some moved down to Washington, DC.” familiar Pingry faces there!” Egan Wong CLASS NOTES

94 saying, “I loved my job, and I loved ’ my home. But I love my wife, and In September 2006, Michael Corcoran I love Peru. I had to be with her … and his wife, Theresa, moved from I know it was the right decision.” Chicago to Los Angeles, where Michael now works as the corporate WEDDINGS development senior manager at Daniel Kellner married Sasha Sony Pictures Entertainment. Stumacher on July 30, 2006 at Mark Franklin is enjoying living in Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan. New Hampshire, where he’s doing a Kirsten “Kiri” Vincentsen married fellowship in Critical Care Medicine Deron J. Wolfe on September 16, (ICU) at Dartmouth-Hitchcock 2006 at The Presbyterian Church Medical Center. He writes, “I have in Westfield, NJ. A reception fol- tons of opportunities to hike, ski, lowed at the New Jersey Performing camp, and kayak. However, I do Arts Center in Newark. Given in miss the Jersey Shore.” marriage by her parents, the bride After finishing her Ob/Gyn wore an ivory Vera Wang silk gown Owen Tully and his daughter Sophia Rae residency at Duke, Radhika and her mother’s French lace veil. December 11, 2006. Sophia weighed (Dasmahapatra) Rible and her hus- She carried mini calla lilies and 9 lbs, 8 oz. and was 21.25 inches band, Fred, packed up and moved big fun roses. Kiri’s brother, David, long. Both Sophia and Amber are cross country to Los Angeles, where served as an usher. Kiri, a Bucknell doing great, and they look forward she started a fellowship in fam- University graduate like her parents, to speaking with everyone soon. ily planning at the University of is an account director with the Brad Wright is living in Colorado Southern California. In September, advertising agency TBWA\Chiat\ with his wife, Aminta. The couple they welcomed the birth of their Day in Manhattan. The bridegroom, recently welcomed their baby boy, son, Ethan, who is “wonderful and a graduate of Miami University Kody. Brad writes, “It is a really makes every day an adventure.” in Oxford, Ohio, is a senior vice good experience. I actually started Catherine (Roberts) Somers is president with Keefe, Bruyette, and playing box lacrosse again this past enjoying being a stay-at-home Woods in New York. The couple summer. The league runs every mom with her 5-year-old son, first met at a friend’s wedding in season except spring, and there is Matthew, and 3-year-old daughter, 1993 and began dating in 2003. a huge outdoor spring league here. Dillon. She just saw Stephanie They became engaged two nights It is a lot of fun being back in the (Alpert) Klingsberg and her before Thanksgiving 2005. The game. Previous to that I was really new daughter, Shayna. Also, couple resides in New York City. into rock climbing, but I dislocated my wrist, of all things, so I had to she saw Jane (Shivers) Hoffman Diana Blake Wiss married Nelson give that up. I have been work- at the PSPA fashion show.” William Tebbe on June 10, 2006. ing for GE as a senior account Diana, who has an MBA from 52 Mark Vito Villanella was featured manager for over a year now.” in the April 6, 2006 issue of The Columbia Business School, is a the pingry review pingry the Star-Ledger. The article chronicled fixed income derivatives salesper- his decision to leave Columbia son at Deutsche Bank Securities Business School to join his wife, in New York City. Nelson, a Keiko Fujimori, a fellow MBA Brown University, Yale Law student, in Peru. Keiko is a congres- School, and University of Chicago sional candidate for, and leader of, graduate, teaches law at St. John’s the Alliance for the Future (AF). University School of Law. The She will stand-in for her father, couple resides in Brooklyn. Alberto Fujimori, the self-exiled president of Peru, in his run for BIRTHS Congress. Mark has taken a leave Owen Tully and his wife, Amber, from his job and studies in order to became the proud parents of support his wife. As he is quoted as Sophia Rae Tully, who was born on Kody Wright CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

95 and I look forward to our next of corporate accounting at ’ reunion. I recently finished a rigor- Warner Music Group in Manhattan. ous program though the Women Christine, who will continue to use Entrepreneurs of Baltimore, a her name professionally, works in non-profit organization that trains New York for Gucci as its director entrepreneurs, which resulted in a of advertising and marketing. complete business plan for Single Chair Creative Studio (www.single- chair.com). I’m thrilled to finally have my own business—thanks to the support of amazing family Kitty Scheuerman Fowler’s children, and friends. Sharad Sharma may Jack and Lilly be one of my early clients! If you Kimberly Havens and her hus- find yourself in or near Annapolis, band, Will Heidel, have returned please contact me. I’m happy to to San Francisco after four years meet up with Pingry alums.” From left, Kitty Scheuerman Fowler, in Los Angeles. Kimberly is work- Jen Taylor writes, “I will be making Emily Leonard, Christine Iacuzzo ing at Wilson Meany Sullivan, my Broadway debut this fall in the Dickler, Jody Weiss Sargent, Erin an urban infill real estate devel- Roundabout Theatre Company’s Leone, and Leigh Greico Cascarilla oper based in San Francisco. production of The Apple Tree at Jennifer Taylor married Joseph has recently become Blake Jarrell Studio 54. The show opened Farrell on May 27, 2006 at the engaged to Danielle Diaz. Danielle, December 14 and runs through Roman Catholic Church of St. a Boston University graduate, March. I keep in touch regularly Vincent Ferrer in New York. Both is employed by Bare Escentuals with Meri Sulcer, who was at my Jennifer and Joseph work as actors. and works in product develop- wedding in May. We even live in ment. Blake, a Fairleigh Dickinson Joseph, a magna cum laude graduate the same neighborhood!” University graduate, is employed from Yale, hosted the Learning by Physicians Sales and Services Jennifer F. Weinstein received her Channel show Trading Spaces: and works in medical device sales. doctoral degree in clinical psy- Family from 2003 through 2005. An October 28, 2006 wedding is chology in August 2006 from the Last year he had the lead role in planned in Naples, FL. The couple California School of Professional the national tour of Little Shop of will reside in San Francisco. Psychology in San Francisco, Horrors. Jennifer will continue to use her name professionally. Last Erin Leone recently became engaged CA. She is presently complet- year, she has had roles in Thoroughly to Ryan Blute. The couple met ing her post-doctoral year at the and when they were both members of Ann Martin Center in Piedmont, Modern Millie The Full Monty at the North Shore Music Theater an ’80s cover band at the University CA, providing psychotherapy to in Beverly, MA. She also has per- of Chicago’s business school and adults, children, and families. live in Newport Beach, CA. A formed at the Goodspeed Opera June 2007 wedding is planned. WEDDINGS House in East Haddam, CT, where she met Joseph during a production Christine Iacuzzo married Louis 53 Gwyneth Murray-Nolan works of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little as a civil litigation attorney in Dickler on May 13, 2006 at the review pingry the Night Music. Jennifer also works Livingston. She is engaged to John New York Botanical Garden. as an administrative assistant at A. Forsman III, and they are plan- Chuck Iacuzzo ’89, Kathy Iacuzzo Centerbridge Partners, an invest- ning a June 2007 wedding. She Sartorious ’92, and Kitty Scheuerman ment firm in New York. recently enjoyed an African safari Fowler were in the wedding party. complete with a tour of Victoria Pingry alumni in attendance include Falls, Cape Town, Zambia, and Erin Leone, Emily Leonard, Kruger National Park. She writes, Leigh Greico Cascarilla, Jody Weiss ’96 “Life has been very good!” Sargent, and Allan Donnelly ’92. Paul Asavabhokhin is currently Hillary Shaw writes, “John Flack The couple met in their freshman working with a securities firm in recently reminded me it has almost year biology class at Bucknell Bangkok and would be happy to been a year since our class reunion University, from which they provide any information if any- in NYC! Catching up with class- graduated. Louis is a certified public one in the Pingry community mates was a wonderful experience, accountant and associate director is looking to visit Thailand. CLASS NOTES

Michael Occhipinti drove the 2006. He is the associate pastor is also a chairman of the volunteer halfbakedschemes.com Plymouth of youth and worship at Richland leadership council of the Make-a- Neon to a 5th place finish in the Hills United Methodist Church. Wish Foundation of Metro New Street Touring class at the Sports York. He graduated cum laude from Wendy Beth Tepperman mar- Car Club of America Solo National the University of Pennsylvania. ried John James Griffin on March Championships in Topeka, KS. Haley, a magna cum laude Harvard 4, 2006 at the Plaza Athénée This was his third trophy in four graduate, will continue to use her in New York. Lindsay Tasher, years at the annual event, and it name professionally. As a televi- Catherine Yatrakis, and Paul capped off an undefeated regular sion and film actress, she has Varjan ’94 were in attendance. season that included both national had roles on ABC’s Port Charles, John, a Princeton graduate, is a and divisional level victories. NBC’s Days of Our Lives, WB’s producer in Manhattan for ABC Michael also recently celebrated his Summerland, and NBC’s American News Now, a 24-hour news service one year wedding anniversary to Dreams. She also has a lead role for users of computers, cell phones, Lindsay, a veterinary medicine stu- in the horror film, Abominable. and other wireless devices. He is dent at Michigan State University. a former actor who played a lead Catherine Pfaffenroth just moved to Leslie Plumeri recently became role in the Tom Stoppard play, the Boston area for graduate school. engaged to Jay Levasseur of Cape Arcadia, at Lincoln Center in 1995 She’s pursuing an MALD at the Elizabeth, Maine. The couple met and a featured role in the 1996 Fletcher School, focusing on pub- while working at Outward Bound Woody Allen film, Everyone Says lic diplomacy through educational in Boston and are now living and I Love You. Wendy, a University exchanges. She writes, “Looking working in Northampton, MA. of Pennsylvania cum laude gradu- forward to our 10th reunion!” They are planning a September ate and graduate from Columbia wedding at Leslie’s parents’ Law School, works in New York BIRTHS home in Bedminster, NJ. as a senior counsel in the enforce- Frank Morano and his wife, Kristie, ment division of the Securities welcomed their first child, Frank Adam Segal got engaged to Patty and Exchange Commission. She Joseph Ashley, on November 22, Friel on October 1, 2006. In was a law clerk in Judge Preska’s 2006. Baby Frank weighed 7 lbs, January 2006, he started a new office in 2003 and 2004. 3 oz. and was 20 inches long. business, Specialized Vehicle Mother and baby are doing great. Installations, LLC. He is also The couple has a lot to be thankful assistant fire chief at the Far Hills- 97 for this holiday season. In addition Bedminster Fire Department. ’ On September 12, 2006, Micah to the beautiful son, Frank gradu- Ooana Trien is working as a pro- Kellner won reelection to the New ated from Seton Hall Law in May ducer in film and TV at a New York State Democratic Committee. and passed both the New Jersey and York City production company. In his duties as Democratic State New York bar exams. He is cur- She attended the ’96 reunion at Committeeman for the 65th rently clerking for the Honorable Session 73 and writes, “It was won- Assembly District, Micah represents N. Peter Conforti, J.S.C., in Morris derful to see so many people. What the 50,000 plus Democrats of the County. Kristie received her 54 a turn out! I’m happy to say that Upper East Side, Yorkville, and master’s degree in special educa-

the pingry review pingry the I’ve reconnected with quite a few Roosevelt Island. Micha was origi- tion from Rutgers University and old classmates and faculty and just nally elected in 2004 and is one of works as a teacher in Warren. The wanted to add a note of warmth the youngest persons to serve on family resides in Bridgewater. and thanks to my Pingry family!” the New York State Democratic Committee in its history. WEDDINGS After relocating to Fort Worth, WEDDINGS TX, Rev. Mike Baughman mar- Haley Joel married Matthew Satnick ried Rev. Rachel Griffin and on April 8, 2006. Matthew is an became the proud stepfather of associate at Odyssey Investment two children, Bekah and Griffin Partners in New York. He is part of Shoemaker. Mike is thrilled to a team that helps analyze companies announce the birth of a new the firm might acquire and then daughter, Sylvia Rose, in April manages those it does purchase. He Frank Joseph Ashley Morano CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

98 ’99 ’ Robert C. Bonelli graduated from Abby Corcoran, Gideon Lewis- Bucknell University in 2003 and Krauss, Richie Zevin, and Micah Lewis-Krauss ’01 met for dinner has gone on to graduate from Pace and a carafe of wine while Abby Law School in May 2006. He has was in San Francisco in July. The passed the New York State Bar night went smoothly until Abby Exam, and he is an associate at the lit the table on fire in an incident firm of Gusrae, Kaplan, Bruno, and involving a candle and a napkin. Nusbaum on Wall Street in New Abby and Richie both tried to York City, where he is specializing douse the roaring blaze with water in securities industry litigation. He from their drinking glasses, but continues to run and has become an much to their dismay found that accomplished and avid rock climber. their glasses were empty. Thanks to Kimberly Christine Barbieri married is in his third the quick reaction of a non-Pingry Adam Schayowitz Marshall McLean on May 20, 2006, alum who poured a pitcher of ice year of graduate school at the at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in water on the tabletop fire, disaster University of Maryland Cancer Morristown, NJ. The McLeans, who Center in Baltimore doing breast was averted. Gideon missed the have been dating since their sophomore and prostate cancer research. entire incident, as he had raced out year at Pingry, are now living in of the restaurant moments earlier Bedminster with their dog “Beans.” Lowell Schiller graduated in June to recover a credit card that he left Kimberly is a first grade teacher at from Harvard Law School and is elsewhere the previous evening. McGinn Elementary School in Scotch currently working as a law clerk Plains and Marshall is a corporate to the Honorable Judge Jane R. WEDDINGS attorney in the Morristown office of Roth on the United States Court Meredith Wepner married Judd Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. The cou- of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Benjamin Grossman at Pleasantdale ple was lucky enough to have a large In August 2007, he will marry Chateau in West Orange, NJ. group of Pingry alumni at their wed- The couple met at the University ding, including, from back left, Michael Julia Stahl in Princeton, NJ. Julia, of Pennsylvania, from which she Ames, David Greig, Peter Ryan, Kevin who graduated from Princeton Schmidt, Lauren (Gruel) Diemar ’96, graduated magna cum laude and with Lowell in 2003, is in her Thomas Diemar ’96, Reidy Dubuque, last year of law school at NYU. he graduated cum laude. He also Todd Boylan, Amanda (Walsh) received a law degree from the McNamara, Conor Dowley (honorary), school. Meredith has a medical Sam Wilson ’96, Vanessa Chandis, degree from Mount Sinai School Nina (Renda) Liborio, Christina ’00 of Medicine and is a first-year Barba, Andrew Leonard, Shari Siadat, Shilpa Cheela is beginning her pediatric resident at Mount Sinai Kimberely McLean, Marshall McLean, first year of medical school at Medical Center in New York. Judd and Edward McLean Sr. ’30. Dave, the University of Rochester is a litigation associate at the New Peter, Reidy, and Andrew were all School of Medicine and York office of O’Melveny & Myers. groomsmen. Dentistry in Rochester, NY. 55

Rebecca Mozo just closed the review pingry the show The Cherry Orchard, playing Anya opposite Annette Bening and Alfred Molina, and is currently starring in the movie, Zerophilia. Rebecca was also nominated for lead actress in the play I Capture the Castle at the Ovation Awards. She lives in L.A. and is engaged to her boy- friend of five years, Joshua Ansley, bass player for the band Hurt. Laura Yorke’s ’98 wedding CLASS NOTES

’03 Ian Deeks has been named to the Emory College Deans List for the spring 2006 semester. Stephanie DeVos graduated from Georgetown University in December 2006 with a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, in Spanish with a minor in Italian. She is continuing her studies at Georgetown University and plans to complete her master’s degree in December 2007. Allison T. Lewis has just finished her junior year at Miami University in Oxford, OH, and took classes at NYU this summer. Class of 2000 alumni at Allie Manly and Bif Brunhouse’s home. She is majoring in political science and minoring in French. Allie Manly and Bif Brunhouse Lauren Kathleen Fackelman is a junior at are engaged and plan to marry has recently become engaged to Ari Marciscano Georgetown University and next June in New York City. In Brendan Coffey. Lauren is cur- a Howard Hughes Scholar May, the couple had a bar-b-q/get rently attending Boston University, in the school’s pre-med pro- together at their new home, where where she is pursuing a master’s gram. She is also a finalist fellow classmates joined them. degree in education. Brendan in the school’s 20th Annual graduated from Dublin Institute of Jacob Wolowitz recently became Student Research Competition engaged to Cody Ward, his college Technology and Athlone Institute and Expedition for 2006. sweetheart. He writes, “I simply of Technology with a bachelor’s can’t wait to marry her! We’re degree in engineering with first Jennifer Zoephel moved to living in Minneapolis now, so if class honor. He is now working Brooklyn this past June with a you’re in town send me an email on a master’s in project manage- “crazy kitten” named Banana and because I’d love to catch up. We ment at Brandeis University. loves it there. Jennifer is continu- plan to get married in 2008 and ing to pursue her BFA in Technical Sara Hamilton received a bachelor’s are hoping Phish will come out of Theater at NYU’s Tisch School of degree from Hamilton College retirement to play at our wedding. the Arts. She will be graduating on May 21, 2006. A psychology Best wishes to the class of 2000!” in May 2008 because of a year’s major, Sara graduated cum laude 56 medical leave. She has switched with departmental honors and

the pingry review pingry the to a concentration in costume 01 was elected to the Psi Chi and ’ design from her days as the Pingry Lindsay Moyer recently moved Phi Sigma Lota honor societies. stage manager and immensely to Boston, which she loves, She is currently working in the enjoys working at the Jim Henson and is working for Harvard human resources department at Workshop, dressing and making Law School’s Annual Fund. BlackRock in New York City. Muppets for Sesame Street as well Catherine Anne “Katie” Monticchio as various other projects. She con- ’02 graduated from Harvard University stantly has to take into account Elizabeth Cuneo was voted Best in June with a bachelor’s degree, how the items will look on camera, Defensive Player of the Year in magna cum laude, in history and so her photography training has also DI Women’s Lacrosse, National literature. She plans to begin a been of use. She recently attended Division I Defensive Player of the job with Microsoft Corporation the Pingry production of A Winter’s Year, first team All-American, in New York City, where she Tale, where her sister, Melinda, a and first team All-Ivy. will work in online marketing. Form V Pingry student, is still work- CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

ing hard behind the scenes. Jennifer loves the cast and play. The play regularly sees Abby Buurma, Elan is adapted from Muriel Spark’s ’06 DiMaio, Mikasha Edwards-White, novel, which was named by Time Marissa Bialecki had a main and Lauren Miller. She writes, “If magazine as one of the top 100 role in a student production of anyone graduating needs advice books of the century. The story “Five Women Wearing the Same about finding an apartment in New takes place in a 1930s conservative Dress” by Alan Ball. She’s cur- York, please feel free to email.” Scottish girls’ school, where the rently the Greek beat reporter for students idolize their scandalously George Washington University’s outspoken teacher, Miss Brodie, newspaper, The Hatchet. ’04 who preaches the value of art and In an article on ESPN.com, On November 5, 2006, Nicole passion. Halley is a junior at NYU’s Sara spoke about her experi- Green ran the New York City Gallatin School, where she is study- Murphy Marathon with Fred’s Team. ing script writing and computer ences playing soccer for Duke Fred’s Team, a marathon pro- programming, with an eye to merge and her idolization of World Cup gram whose members participate the two degrees in her career. soccer players. In 2005, Sara was in marathons around the globe, ranked as one of the top 25 recruits supported The Aubrey Fund for 05 in the nation by Soccer Buzz. Pediatric Cancer Research at ’ Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Jess Meyer made the dean’s list at Center. Nicole will be running in Washington University in St. Louis and is now a member of Pi Beta memory of Lisa Malchow ’03, who passed away in 2005 of Alveolar Phi, where she was on the execu- Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and tive board for her pledge class. She fatal pediatric cancer. On her says, “To the class of ’05 – congrats web page (on the Fred’s Team on finishing freshman year!” web site), Nicole writes, “Lisa was Michael Rosenman has been truly a great person as well as a accepted into Cornell University’s friend and inspiration to everyone prestigious Research Experience for she knew.” To read more about Undergraduates. He will be spend- Nicole’s run, go to http://fredsteam. ing ten weeks during the upcoming mskcc.org/fundraising/Controller. summer on Cornell’s campus at the Laboratory for Elementary- From Oct. 9 to Dec. 9, Halley Particle Physics, working with Wegryn Gross is performing in the off-Broadway production of mentors on research projects, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie attending lectures, and participat- at the Acorn Theatre. Cynthia ing in discussion groups. Last year’s Nixon plays the title role. Halley, program was sponsored by the who plays the role of “Jenny,” has National Science Foundation. been having a wonderful time and 57 the pingry review pingry the

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Chatham. Mr. Vanderbilt was 50 he took leave from Morristown a member of the American Bar ’ Memorial Hospital to work as an Association, New Jersey State Bar Richard Beglin died on July 26, attending physician at Memorial Association, and the American 2006, three days shy of his 74th Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Judicature Society. He was a birthday and after a lengthy ill- New York City, where he was an member of Baltusrol Golf Club ness. After graduating from Pingry, assistant chief of the department of in Springfield, NJ; Eastward Richard earned a bachelor’s degree gynecology under Dr. John Lewis from Hamilton College and a Ho Country Club in Chatham; until 1971. Following his tenure Monomoy Yacht Club; and the master’s degree from Cornell at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, he Hyannis Yacht Club. He was University. From 1956 to 1960, returned to Morristown Memorial also a member of the Monday Richard taught at Sweet Briar Hospital. Richard was chief of Night Club in Summit. William College in Lynchburg, VA, a tenure the department of obstetrics and is survived by his wife of 61 years, interrupted by two years service in gynecology from 1977 to 1979. Jean White Vanderbilt; daughter, the United States Army. In 1960, He practiced at the hospital for Marjorie White Vanderbilt; and he joined the faculty of the English son, Arthur T. Vanderbilt II. Department of Pace University in 23 years. He also was an associate New York City, where he remained professor at Cornell Medical School Christopher Jon Van Wagenen died until retiring in 1997. While at from 1969 to 1979 and a member of on September 7. After graduating Pace, he was recognized by both the New York Obstetrical Society, from Monmouth College, Chris students and faculty members for the New York Gynecological went on to become a cosmetologist his mastery of the writers of 20th Society, the New Jersey Obstetric working in Fair Haven, Little Silver, century fiction, poetry, and drama, and Gynecological Society, the and Red Bank (NJ). In Red Bank, subjects he most enjoyed teach- American Medical Association, and he owned and operated the Cote ing. Upon retirement, he moved to the Morris County Medical Society. Rouge Salon. During his years at the Searsport, ME, where he joined an Richard was recently inducted into Jersey Shore, he was active in many active and hospitable community Pingry’s Athletic Hall of Fame. In community organizations includ- and also spent considerable time his retirement, he moved to Key ing the Monmouth County Arts West, FL, and later to Naples, Council and the Monmouth Day in Nassau, the Bahamas. Richard Care Center. In addition, he was is survived by his life partner, FL, where he became an avid the social columnist for the Asbury David Berg; his brother and sis- saltwater fly fisherman. Survivors Park Press. Christopher moved to ter-in-law, the Reverend Helen include his wife of 50 years, Sylvia Daytona Beach, FL in 1994, con- M. Beglin; nephew, Dr. Peter A. Cookman Hnat; son, Frederick tinuing in cosmetology until join- Beglin and his wife, Elizabeth; Barton Hnat ’80; daughters, Nancy ing the Adams Cameron and Co. and his niece, Julie Beglin, and Hnat Finn and Katherine Hnat Real Estate Agency, He also pro- her husband Daniel Horan. Joubran; and nine grandchildren. vided services to Lohman’s Funeral Homes. Christopher continued with Dr. Richard F. Hnat died on July 59 his love of the arts and helping 16, 2006 at Cedars Medical Center the pingry review pingry the numerous charities. He was famous in Miami, FL. Richard graduated for his gourmet dinner parties, from Princeton University in 1954 his love of foreign travel, garden- and Columbia University College of ing, and architecture. Christopher Physicians and Surgeons in 1958. He has numerous friends and family served as a senior assistant surgeon in our area. His customers were in the Army from 1959 to 1961, many and became devoted friends. Surviving are his parents, Elizabeth after which he worked as a resident and Julius Van Wagenen; siblings, in obstetrics and gynecology at Candance Fitzpatrick, Jeffrey Van New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Wagenen, and Victoria Heidorn; Center in New York City from 1961 nieces and nephews; cousins; and to 1966. He served there as a chief dear friend, Jim Wojciechowski. resident from 1964 to 1966. In 1969 IN MEMORIAM Richard F. Hnat Remembered Pingry lost a great friend and loyal alumnus By Bert Lesneski ’54

Richard F. Hnat, M.D. ’50: of Gynecology at the Memorial lasting friendships. He was my clos- 1932 – 2006 Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute est and oldest friend for some sixty in New York from 1969 to 1971. years. As we were both only chil- Dick Hnat passed away last July. Following his return to private dren, we each regarded the other He loved the school, its history, as the brother we never had. and the legacy of its traditions, and practice, he later retired and he and never missed the opportunity to Sylvia moved briefly to Princeton, Although separated in age by a few attend Pingry gatherings, whether in and then to Key West for what years, our lives ran a remarkably New Jersey, New York, or Florida. Dick characterized as having parallel course. We both went to “world-class fishing.” He fished with Pingry, graduated from Princeton, While at Pingry, he achieved a stel- and learned from a number of the received our medical degrees at lar athletic career, consistently let- most renowned guides throughout Columbia P&S, and were residents tering in football, basketball, and the Keys and became an accom- in OB-GYN at NY Hospital- baseball, and was eventually elected plished saltwater fly fisherman. Cornell University Medical Center, to the Athletic Hall of Fame. Dick was also an author. He wrote where Dick was my Chief Resident. During his years at Princeton, he several short stories and two We both spent time together in the played on a team led by Richard unpublished books. The first is service during the Vietnam conflict. Kazmaier, winner of the Heisman titled “Fathers,” a highly personal Last May, I was in Naples for eight Trophy. It was an era in Princeton account of his relationship with his days with Dick and Sylvia, his wife football history that produced four father, with my father, and several of fifty years, reliving so many All-Americans. His parents and others with whom he felt profound- happy memories of Pingry friend- mine, along with his future wife ly influenced his life. The second ships, faculty, and events that char- Sylvia, and I, were at Palmer book, “The Legend,” was co- acterized the unique essence and Stadium one Saturday afternoon authored with his favorite fishing heritage of the school. when Dick scored a memorable 60- guide and mentor, Gil Drake, I am certain that all of us who have yard touchdown against Rutgers. considered by his peers to be a known Dick during his lifetime feel Dick practiced Obstetrics and legend in the close-knit fraternity that we will miss him more than Gynecology in Morristown for many of sport fishing. words can say – but it is heartening years, during which time he took a Dick had an unbounded love for his to realize that his days were filled leave of absence to become family, an intense devotion to his with an unbridled enthusiasm and Assistant Chief of the Department patients, and the gift of inspiring zest for life with all it has to offer.

the pingry review pingry the The Richard F. Hnat ’50 Memorial Football Scholarship Fund At the request of Mr. and Mrs. H. James Toffey, Jr. ’48, The Pingry School has created a scholarship fund in memory of Dr. Hnat to provide financial assistance to a needy Pingry student who plays football. The fund has been named The Richard F. Hnat ’50 Memorial Football Scholarship Fund and will be awarded to a student in the 2007-08 school year. If you are interested in learning more about the Hnat Memorial Scholarship Fund and how to make a donation, please contact Jane Hoffman, Director of Major Gifts, at (908) 647-7058 or [email protected]. IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

Coach Miller Bugliari fondly hail fellow well met type of guy. ’54 remembers Larry: “I first met He will be very sorely missed by his William Jewett died on January Larry when he was a ten year old Pingry classmates and everyone else 1, 2006 due to heart failure. camper. It was great to keep in who knew him.” Tex is survived touch with him throughout the by his beloved wife, Jane Matilda years and reminisce about his days Pflug; children, John H. Crawford ’56 as a Pingry student. Although IV and Lynne Adair Crawford; and Lawrence “Larry” Jasper died on Larry graduated from The Hill sister, Allyson Crawford Louthan. November 27, 2006 surrounded by School, we saw each other at his his family. After graduating from Pingry Class Reunion just a year Pingry, Larry earned a bachelor’s ago. His brother’s grandchildren degree in chemical engineering now attend The Pingry School.” ’66 from Princeton University in 1960. William North Bertsche died on After college he served in the June 28, 2006 at Memorial Sloan United States Navy for two years. 57 Kettering Cancer Center after a ’ seven-year struggle with multiple He then moved to St. Louis, MO, John H. “Tex” Crawford III died myeloma. Bertsche grew up in where he earned his master’s degree on May 16, 2006 of complications Montclair, NJ and was a Mets fan in chemical engineering in 1968 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis from the age of 14. He graduated from Washington University. He (ALS). Tex, a Lehigh graduate, from the University of Rochester spent his career working for The received an MBA from NYU. He and received an MBA from the Monsanto Chemical Company, was an officer in the Marine Corps., University of Chicago. He started retiring in 1993 after 31 years. serving in Vietnam, and an enthusi- at Ethical Culture Fieldston School Larry’s intelligence, spirit for astic member of the Manhasset Bay (ECFS) in 1988 as dean and assis- life, and sense of humor will be Yacht Club. writes, Bob Pyle ’56 tant principal before becoming remembered by family and friends. “Tex and I grew up two blocks from middle school principal in 1994. In regards to Larry’s passing, Bob each other in Orange, NJ, played Before that he was the college Burks writes, “This was not unex- together often as boys, attended counselor and upper school head for pected as he had been for some time the Orange Heywood and Tremont nine years at Woodmere Academy diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Ave. grammar schools together, and on Long Island. He previously Although he did not graduate with later rode the Orange Pingry bus worked as a history teacher and our class (having gone for his final almost an hour each way (on a very college guidance counselor at The two or three years of high school to circuitous route) every day for three Latin School of Chicago, where he the Hill School), it would be dif- plus years until we could drive at met his wife, Harriet. The couple ficult to imagine anyone with more age 17. We were, as I recall, about would have celebrated their 30th class loyalty than he. As a class- the same age and originally in the wedding anniversary this past sum- mate, he was terrific—known for his same class in grammar school, but mer. He was known to colleagues candor, intelligence, and honesty. somewhere along the way, he stayed and students alike for his fairness, 61 On the athletic side, he was not the back a year and ended up one year honesty, humor, and compassion. the pingry review pingry the swiftest of foot, but his reflexes and behind at Pingry. His classmate and The new Fieldston Middle School, coordination were so superior to good friend John Leathers recalls set to open in the fall of 2007, most that he often made the rest of attending a pre-wedding party at has been guided by his vision. He us look slow by comparison. And, Tex’s family house in Orange when was an enthusiastic proponent of I know from unfortunate personal Tex was 29 or 30 years old (John the educational philosophy that experience that he was also a good was an usher in the wedding). I adolescents in grades six through boxer. Our class will miss him.” mention all of this in part because eight have developmental needs Larry is survived by his wife and the obituary notice in The Times sufficiently different from those of great friend, Kathleen Osborn; three strangely states that Tex was ‘origi- high school students and should children, Kathleen Cameron, David nally from Short Hills, NJ …’ John be taught in a different space with Jasper, and Elizabeth Stewart; step- and I got quite a kick out of that a separate curriculum. Bertsche’s son, James Osborn; brother, Peter piece of revisionism! Tex was a very vision for the middle school was Jasper ’51; and four grandchildren. friendly, happy-go-lucky, good Joe, to create an environment that IN MEMORIAM

embraced every child emotion- soccer coach Miller Bugliari ’52 ally, spiritually, and intellectually. gathered, as well as many, many of ’08 In his honor, the board of trustees the Donohue’s friends and family. Katheryn Schalamon Werner, is naming this concept and these As we all wiped our tears, Mark the beloved daughter of Kenneth spaces the William N. Bertsche and Christian read a poem, told us and Lorraine Schalamon Werner, Academic Center. An ECFS tribute stories, and expressed their deep died suddenly on October 2, 2006. to Bertsche is in the planning stages love for their big brother, George. Katheryn attended Pingry from and will take place later this fall. Jimmy Kellogg presented a wonder- 2000-2003. She had many inter- Survivors include his wife, Harriet; ful tribute with a look into George’s ests and talents and was a home- son, Alex; and daughter, Rachel. life from grade school through col- schooled straight “A” student. She He is also survived by his mother, lege and into the past few years. enjoyed taking photographs, play- two brothers, and a sister, in addi- Jimmy gave us an amazing picture ing the guitar and piano, singing, tion to many nieces, nephews, of the depth of George’s character karate, and volunteering and doing and great nieces and nephews. and what a kind and loving per- community service. She was a joy son George always was. We are and inspiration to all who knew her. all blessed to have had George in Katheryn leaves behind her parents; ’83 our lives, and I feel privileged to maternal grandparents, Barbara have been able to call him ‘friend.’ George Thomas Donohue passed and Wasley Schalamon; her god- away peacefully in his sleep on He will be missed by many.” mother, Bernadette Simmons, and April 6, 2006. As a young man, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. George moved to California and eventually settled on the Monterey ’91 Peninsula. He is survived by his Kelsey Burr died unexpectedly on wife, Timi Walker Donohue; his April 12, 2006. She had a blood parents, George Joseph and Barbara clot believed to be related to Garvie Donohue; and his broth- immobility after a recent sprained ers, Christian Garvie ’86 and Mark ankle. Kelsey worked as a product Joseph ’90. He will be truly missed manager at Classroom Connect, by all who knew and loved him. a division of Harcourt Education. Buffy Cave writes, “On Saturday, She is survived by her husband, April 29, 2006, friends and family Doug Roberts, whom she met while filled, to standing room only, The earning an EdM in teaching and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in curriculum at the Harvard Graduate Bay Head, NJ, to celebrate the life School of Education. Kelsey is of George Donohue. Rob Brown also survived by her mother, Brigit ’82, Henry Stifel ’83, Jimmy Kellogg Burr; father, Donald Burr; brothers, ’57, Dudley Ryan ’83, Martha Ryan Cameron, Whitney, and Andrew 62 ’84, Betsy Lucas ’84, Jay Noyes, Burr; and many nieces and neph-

the pingry review pingry the Chris Devine, Chris McClanahan, ews. For further information go to Dede Brown, Billy Woods, [email protected]. Elizabeth Kellogg ’87, myself, and IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

14, 2006, after battling lymphoma Emma MacFarlane, former assistant The Pingry and more recently melanoma cancer. to headmasters at Pingry, died on Community John was devoted to scholarship and September 23, 2006, at Cranford hard work. His writings on Mark Health & Extended Care. She was 98 Health department chair Susan Twain, the nature of man, Burmese years old. Emma assisted three Pingry Marotto’s grandmother, Ella monkhood, and the Scholarie Mohawk headmasters, serving the school for 30 Barrett, died over the March 4, 2006 revealed his broad interest in life. John years before retiring in 1980. She is weekend. had a bachelor’s degree from Williams predeceased by her husband, John H. Martinsville Campus librarian Mary College, master’s degree in American MacFarlane Jr., and survived by a Fuch’s father, Bartholomew Codd, Literature from Columbia University, daughter, Alberta Matyas; grand- died on May 1, 2006. and a doctorate in anthropology. From daughter, Cheryl Danyus; grandson, 1950 to 1964, he was Pingry’s guid- Robert Matyas; four great-grandchil- Trustee and current parent Dr. ance director and English teacher. He dren; and several nieces and nephews. Cynthia Cuffie-Jackson’s mother, was instrumental in the founding and Lutrell Cuffie died on October 10, development of the Iroquois Indian Faculty member Barbara Martin’s 2006. Museum in Howes Cave, NY, and father-in-law died in September 2006. Former athletic director JoAnn wrote articles about the museum’s Maintenance staff member Peter DeMartini’s mother, Pat, died in archeological fieldwork. July 2006. Parenti’s brother died of complica- Trustee Allie Rooke’s mother, tions stemming from a heart problem. Brian W. Fahey Sr., father of David Carolyn L. Ferrigni, died on M. Fahey ’99 (former staff member November 20, 2006, after a lengthy Athletic director Gerry Vanasse’s and current boys’ soccer coach), died battle with a rare form of cancer. mother, Therese Boucher Vanasse, May 28, 2006, after a long battle with died on April 22, 2006. Staff member Joanne Childs’ mother, cancer. Brian spent almost 38 years as Joan Garrabrant, died on December died on May a lawyer and his last few years working Anne Carroll Wheeler 4, 2006. 21, 2006. She was 102 years old. in Far Hills at Fahey & Fahey, a Anne died on the 79th anniversary respected law firm that he established. Margaret Hiscano, mother of of her marriage to Henry Lamont He served on the Westfield Town Peter ’75, Doug ’77, and Dwight Wheeler, who predeceased her. Their Council and went on to become the Hiscano ’80, died on November 16, wedding occurred on May 21, 1927, chairman of the Union County Board 2006, at her home in Short Hills. the date of Charles Lindbergh’s arrival of Freeholders. He was also heavily Margaret was a teacher and board in Paris, concluding his historic trans- involved in local athletics, especially member at Orange Day Nursery in 63 atlantic flight. Anne is the daughter Pingry’s soccer program. Brian is Orange, NJ. She also founded the review pingry the of Alexander Winchester Carroll. survived by his wife of 41 years, Hillside Nursery School. In addition to her husband, she is Catherine; six children, Maura Joseph J. Iaione Sr., father of facul- predeceased by her sister, Janet Halsey Haviland, Brian Jr., Dr. Christian, ty member Liliana Torres’ partner, Asbury and brother, Henry Hill Jonathan, Noel, and David; seven Cheryl, recently died at the age of 78. Carroll ’33. She is survived by her grandchildren; his mother, Jacqueline; Sharon Kalb-Komarin, mother of two daughters, Anne Buchanan and three brothers, Bud, Dennis, Form V student Wyatt Komarin, and Elizabeth L’Hommedieu; son, and Kevin. and wife of artist Gary Komarin, Henry Lamont Wheeler Jr. ’48; Former Pingry teacher Dr. John P. died on March 6, 2006, after a short seven grandchildren; and 15 great- Ferguson died at home on October battle with ovarian cancer. grandchildren.

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