Princeton Day School

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ALUMNI BOARD ADMINISTRATION

C. Trehy McLaughlin Williams "SO Sally Lynne Fineburg "SO Paul J. Stellato, Head of School Chair President

Kelly J. Dun, Director of Admission and Financial Aid Gianna Goldman Anthony Dell '80 Vice Chair Vice President. Dulany H. Gibson, Business Manager Alumni Activities Andrew M. Okun Andrew C. Hamlin, Director of Advancement Treasurer Stephen J. Nanfara '96 Steven E. Hancock. Head of Middle School Vice President. Thom as B. Harvey School Relationships Megan K. Harlan, Director of College Guidance Secretary I Parliamentarian John J. Levandowski, Director of Athletics John C. Baker'62 Robert H. B. Baldwin, Jr. Sara E. K. Cooper '80 Sharanya Naik. Diversity Coordinator Laura E. Banks Rosalind Waskow Hansen '81 Carlton H. Tucker, Head of Upper School

Marc C. Brahaney Christopher J. Horan '79 John W. Weaver Ph.D., Head of Lower School

Barbara Griffin Cole ‘78 Elisabeth Aall Kaemmerlen '64

Evelyn Turner Counts ‘74 Galete J. Levin '96 Shana Fineburg Owen '87 OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT Peter M. Fasolo Sarah Beatty Raterman '91 Sally L. Fineburg *80 Andrew C. Hamlin, Director of Advancement Elisabeth Kahora Taylor '91 Jill Goldman '74 Tracey W. G ates. Director of Alumni Relations Mark L. Zaininger '81 and Reunion Giving Laura Hanson Patricia M. McStravick, Printer Tracey W. Gates Frederick A. Hargadon Director of Alumni Relations Margery F. Miller. Design and Production Manager Eleanor V. Horne and Reunion Giving Michelle R. Ruess. Director of Communication Tobin Levy Sarah K. Saven, Associate Director of Annual Fund Nancy Weiss Malkiel Princeton Day School complies Kathy A. Schulte, Associate Director of Advancement Deborah A. McCourt with all federal and state laws Doreen K. Weinberg, Assistant to Associate Director prohibiting discrimination in its Stephen Modzelewski of Advancement and Director of Alumni Relations admissions, employment and Carl D. Reim ers administrative polices. Ann M. Wiley '70, Director of Advancement OJfice Operations Mark J. Samse Dolores Wright, Assistant to Director of Advancement David R. Scott

Andrew J. Shechtel

Paul J. Stellato

Lisa R. Stockman

John D. Wallace ‘48

M arilyn W. G rounds, Trustee Emerita

Betty Wold Johnson, Trustee Emerita

Samuel W. Lambert 111, Trustee Emeritus

Edward E. Matthews, Trustee Emeritus

Stanley C. Smoyer, Trustee Emeritus Contents Princeton Day School Journal

Volume 45, Number 2 • FALL 2008

6 • Welcome, Paul J. Stellato

th e SCHOOL LIFE PATRICK KEMEY-M \ FITNESS - 4 News & Events 6 Head of School Paul J. Stellato Interview & Installation 8 PDS Welcomes New Leadership 10 The Work of Inclusion 11 Arts Notes 14 Sports Notes 17 PDS Notable: Cindy Stadulis

16 • Kerney Center Dedication FACULTY

18 Mr. Sanderson Goes to China 20 Notes from Eastern Europe 22 Notes from Dharamsala 25 Honoring Douglas O. McClure 26 Faculty Awards 29 Former Faculty Notes

STATE OF THE SCHOOL REPORT

30 Trustee, Head of School, Alumni Board & Parents Association Reports 22 • Students & Faculty in India 33 Financial Charts

ALUMNI 38 Message from Alumni Board President 39 Meet Alumni Director Tracey Gates 40 Alumni Awards Nomination Form 42 Spotlight on Young Alumni alumni 44 2009 Alumni Weekend • Make plans now! W i f e HD 46 Class Reunion Parties ’08 48 Alumni Games & Spring Fling 50 Book N otes 44 • Alumni Weekend 51 Class Notes 51 Miss Fines School Princeton Country Day School FALL 2008 JOURNAL 57 Editor: Michelle Ruess 59 Princeton Day School Designer: Maria Kauzmann, MK Design Class of 2008 Printed by Garrison Printing Company 70 74 In Memoriam The Journal is printed on 100 percent ^ < 9 post-consumer recycled paper

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Panthers Celebrate Blue & White Day Dina Bray (above left) reads to students in the new reading garden (above right) dedicated in her honor. Panthers from Junior Kindergarten through Middle School vied lor all­ Lower School Reading Garden Opens school bragging rights during the annual field day events at Pagoda Students, teachers and parents cheered the new Dina Bray Reading Garden dedicated Field. After two rain delays, students in honor of the former Head of Lower School. Ms. Bray, who led Lower School for 10 competed in a relay race and other years, was greeted with a song and lots of hugs. events including a tug-of-war, water “I can’t believe how much everybody had grown,” she said. “This is the nicest gift balloon toss and other games. This anyone has ever given me...And the gift you can keep on giving me is to keep on reading.” year, the Blue Team earned bragging rights — at least until May!

Organic Garden Yields Healthy Harvest In April, the PDS community created an organic garden featuring raised beds for Lifelong Learning vegetables, bat houses, bird houses, flowers PDS students and teachers welcomed and butterfly bushes and compost areas. grandparents and other special friends During the summer, PDS volunteers to campus in April (above photo). and Garden Adventure Camp Guests enjoyed performances in participants harvested, weeded McAneny Theater before heading off to and planted new crops. visit classrooms. This fall, we are Whether playing chess, solving word enjoying organic puzzles or building the longest nose, produce for children and guests enjoyed the opportu­ lunch and nity to share time and see how much fun snacks. learning can be at PDS.

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Lower School Art for Others The artistry of Lower School students — and the compassion of art teacher Tina Dadian — has provided nine homeless Vietnamese children with food, shelter, clothing, medical care, counseling and education. Last year, members of the classes of 2017, 2018 and Author Angela Johnson visited PDS students as 2019 created and sold hand-painted canvas bags and part of the Imagine the Possibilities program. calendars to raise money for the Kids Earth Fund and its work helping children around the world. Proceeds provided sponsorships for children living in a Kids Earth Home in Favorite authors, Ho Chi Minh City. “The PDS children loved this project, learned many valuable painting lessons in the artists visit PDS process, and expressed enthusiasm and a sense of pride that they could make a difference Award-winning author Angela Johnson in the lives of other children,” Ms. Dadian said. was the first of three artists who visited PDS for Imagine the Possibilities, the arts appreciation program created in 1996 by Lower School teacher Bev Gallagher and funded by the John D. Wallace, Jr. ’78 Memorial Guest Artist Series Fund. Each “teaching artist” spends two days with students from JK-12 discussing their work. Students prepare by studying each artist, discussing themes and imagery. In 2008, PDS welcomed Ms. Johnson along with author/illustrator Chris Soentpiet and young adult writer Ann Turner. This spring, we look forward to hosting Kathi Appelt, Raul Colon and How can a hamster help teach about elections — just ask these kids from Ms. Vradenburgh's class. J. Patrick Lewis. Hamster Teaches PDS Embraces South American Visitors PDS recently welcomed more Election Lesson than a dozen high school stu­ It all started when George Sanderson, dents and their chaperones from chairman of the Upper School history Argentina, in the first stage of a department, bought a hamster for his cultural exchange between PDS children — and the “male” hamster had and Southern Cross School in babies. Good thing Mr. Sanderson doesn’t San Isidro, a community outside teach biology! Buenos Aires. Next thing you know, the second “They were greeted with a hug graders in Jennifer Vradenburgh’s class and kiss,” said Cecilia Marquez, had a shy, new, furry classmate. But what chair of the US Classical and to name him? Modern Languages Department Lower Schoolers had lots of ideas. “Immediately, they could see how caring our families are.” Since it was campaign season, they Visitors stayed with host families in the Princeton area, joining PDS classes, challenging decided to vote on it. And “Theodore,” soccer and field hockey teams, sampling hoagies and sightseeing in NYC and Philadelphia. inspired by a chubby-cheeked chipmunk, “By building these bridges across cultures, our students will be better prepared to ‘lead won by a landslide. thoughtfully’ and contribute meaningfully’,” Ms. Marquez said.

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Stellato Confident of PDS’s Future

A few weeks after classes resumed, I sat down with Head of School Paul Stellato for a 30-minute interview, in which we discussed everything from his administrative and educational philosophies to his move to New Jersey.

by Spokesman Co-Editor-in-Chief Jake V. Felton '09

At this early stage of your headship here, have you How do you define the job of a teacher? seen anything that you feel stands out in need of reform? We want to make sure that every one of our students leaves I think the first goal is actually the most substantial goal— here and leaves each classroom having acquired a series of the way that I can honor and respect the traditions of the skills. And those skills I think are three or four: the ability to school. And that really is to take time to get to know the write well, the ability to read with comprehension, the ability school. I’m going to take my time, I’m going to listen a lot, to speak with confidence, and the ability to disagree with I’m going to be everywhere, I’m going to try to be someone and remain friends and colleagues. And to that I everywhere and hear what people have to say, and then when would add ensure also that we value curiosity, that we really the time comes to engage in some changes or modifications, value curiosity. On the other side, I was getting ready to head then I will again go back to the people that I trust and who I off and get a Ph.D. in English and my goal was to be a listen to, to say, “Well how should we do this?” professor in college until I got into a high-school classroom— and then later on in a junior-high-school classroom. What When will that time come? I realized was that I could play a role in helping and shepherding the students to find out who they were. The I think the answer to that depends less on me than it does on circumstances. And as you know, sometimes there are process of identity, of coming to identity, is the most thrilling, challenges that erupt immediately, and you’ve got to act on most satisfying, most enriching process for any teacher them, and then there are simply quality-of-life issues or involved—whether it’s in the junior kindergarten or in an AP English class. process issues that need some time to percolate, and then changes are made. I will tell you, though, that one of the things that interests me a lot is learning more about how the There is a certain vitality to the discourse here—a school talks about student-life issues. And how do we bring vitality that has occasionally been met with resistance students into that conversation. from higher-ups. ...How would you, as head of school, handle these types of disagreements? I have heard you plan to teach some English If conversation represents an honest and respectful endeavor courses at PDS, particularly in the Middle School. and is informed by a desire to find what is true and a desire to enhance the quality of life in this community, there’s no I think that the head of school in a classroom says there is no more important endeavor than teaching, learning, and issue that we can’t tackle. There just isn’t. We may end up not agreeing with one another, and that’s bound to happen student experience. Is there anything more important that we do? The answer is absolutely no. For the head of school to be occasionally. But I have a feeling we will end up together more often than not. What I know of this student body and divorced from the most important part of school life is what I know of the history of this school is that there is always probably not great for him and not great for the school. As a forum for this discussion to take place in an open, honest, somebody who has been in schools, I understand the value of and respectful way. being in a classroom. That value has not changed for me over 29 years. It’s still the value.

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A New Chapter Begins at PDS

rinceton Day School began an Cross School, Mr. Stellato spent 13 years exciting new chapter in the at Millbrook School (NY) in a variety of school’s history with installation leadership capacities including Assistant of Paul J. Stellato as Head of Headmaster. SchoolP during an outdoor celebration Speaking to the school community, September 8, attended by more than Mr. Stellato reflected on the rich history 1,500 alumni, parents, faculty and staff, of PDS, a 21st century school with 19th students, trustees and local dignitaries. century roots in Miss Fine’s School and Mr. Stellato, a graduate of both Hamilton Princeton Country Day School. “At this College and Columbia University, joins moment, and for the rest of our lives, the PDS community following seven years we are part of something much larger, Installation speaker Drew Casertano, Headmaster ofi as Headmaster of North Cross School in much greater than ourselves,” he said. Millbmo/i School (N tf), l^ t, with his friend and farmer Roanoke, Virginia. Prior to guiding North While Mr. Stellato arrived on campus colleague PDS Head oft Sc/wo? Paul J. Stellate. in July, the installation ceremony pro­ vided the opportunity for the PDS com­ “we are part o f something much

munity to formally welcome both him larger, much greater than ourselves ”

and his family and to commemorate this - Paul J. Stellato important moment for the school. Tireby McLaughlin Williams ’80, Chair of the PDS Board of Trustees, recounted the school’s many achieve­ ments in recent years, including the $24 million in new and renovated library, arts, music and athletic facilities that opened in September 2007 and suc­ cessful completion in June of the school’s historic capital campaign that soared past the $50 million goal. “It is hard to imagine — for Paul Mr. Stellato celebrates with his family, /from lefit, daughter Stellato and the entire PDS community Lauren, brother Fred Stellato, wifje Maureen, brothar-in-law — a more promising point from which Kevin D Connell, daughter /Cate aj

Singers ftrom lower, middle and upper schools perform during the, installation celebration. More tha* 1t 500 members ofi the Princeton Day Schoolcommunity welcome Pau.1 J. Stellato.

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New Perspectives from fohn Weaver & Steven Hancock

voluted plot in a challenging story. I enjoy seeing the pride in a Head of Lower School student who creates a sculpture from found objects. Shares Global Perspective I enjoy being a part of students’ growth from enthusiastic nonreaders to enthusiastic, proficient readers who find it almost impossible to put a good book down. I like being witness to the ew Head of Lower School John Weaver is surrounded. student who begins discovering the world of print in JK and Seated in the Lower School music room, he reads learns how to masterfully put abstract ideas into words later in aloud from a favorite children’s book while the entire his LS experience. I enjoy being part of classroom life where a Lower School - students and teachers - listen. As the plotskilled takes ateacher helps a reluctant reader get “hooked” on a great Ntwist, he asks the children to discuss what will happen next with story because the teacher knows the student and can help him a neighbor. When he resumes reading, their discussions stop and find the first of many just-right stories that allow him to see everyone listens once again. Mr. Weaver, it seems, has always himself in the story, learn more about who he is, and learn more been part of this nurturing community. about the world. In reality, Mr. Weaver joined PDS in July after serving as I enjoy participating in classroom life as skilled teachers help principal of grades PK-4 at the American School of the Hague students find meaning in whatever they are teaching. Those since 2002. Mr. Weaver holds a Bachelor of Science degree from teachers know learning can be fun, but they understand it Central College, as well as a master’s and doctoral degree in edu­ doesn’t have to be fun to be meaningful. I enjoy observing teach­ cation from Drake University. ers’ careful nurturing as their students learn the value of persever­ Mr. Weaver, a 20-year educator who ance and hard work. All of this is accomplished with a skill and has traveled extensively, talked about grace that makes teaching look deceptively easy. We all know it is sharing a global perspective with teach­ not. ers, parents and students at PDS. How has your international travel experience affected What about PDS attracted you? your role as an educator? Mr. Weaver: I spent two and a half days Mr. Weaver: My international travel began when I accepted an interviewing on campus. I met teachers, invitation to travel to Beijing in the summer of 1996 to lecture administrators, and parents. I also had and interact with Chinese educators who were as eager to learn the opportunity to tour the community. more about American education, as I was to learn about Chinese It was obvious that both PDS and the education. My presentations at the Sino-American Seminar in wider community based much of their Educational Leadership included topics on integrated curricu­ John Weaver Pr'de on the quality of education they lum practices in the middle school, local school governance, and provide students. Support for the high­ teacher evaluation. est quality of education was a first priority I looked for in my I left China with a better understanding of the importance search for a new position. I wanted to work in a school where of democratic values and diversity in enriching all of our lives. I it was clear teachers had a high level of skill, where students learned that the common bonds between China and the US have wanted to attend, and where it was obvious parents and adminis­ much to do with our desire to understand one another and our trators supported the school’s mission. similar goals of improving children’s lives through education. After the trip to China, I began traveling in Europe. Visiting What do you enjoy about being an educator? European cultures left me eager to become a better world citizen. Mr. Weaver: The thread through those years has been participating I felt I needed to live in a culture outside the United States to in children’s intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. I enjoy become that better world citizen. I accepted a principalship at working with teachers and students as they build community in The American School of The Hague in 2002. I thrived in the their classrooms. I enjoy observing as students grow in their ability Dutch culture and remained for six years. I took advantage of to successfully think and problem solve. I like witnessing the self- living in the Netherlands by traveling extensively throughout satisfaction of a student applying those skills to a complicated, Europe with trips outside the continent: Morocco, Thailand, multi-step mathematics problem or to the uncovering of the con­ and India.

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I enjoy working with teachers and students as they build community in their classrooms. — John Weaver, Head of Lower School

Reflection on my travels has afforded me a broader view of identifying learning styles, creative approaches to differentiated my beliefs about learning, leading, and teaching. I believe that as learning, and discovering new ways to support their creativity in educators we need to understand that all peoples’ children, wher­ the classroom. I have enjoyed a great relationship with parents as ever or however they may live, are our children. They constitute we work together to create an exciting learning experience for our future as extensions of our society and ourselves. Educators, their children. These three unique areas of teaching make my whether we are German, Chinese, American, Dutch, or Norwe­ days full and exciting. gian must ask the simple question of ourselves and of our societ­ ies: “How can we make a difference?” Toward that end, What about PDS attracted you? therefore, we must continue thinking and discussing with others, Mr. Hancock: Many things attracted me to the position at PDS. in all contexts, the question: “What knowledge is worth know­ I was interested in working with a dedicated faculty in a place ing?” The more in-depth our individual and collective under­ where middle school education was valued. During the interview standings about the world, the better we can attempt a process I had the opportunity to visit many classes. I found the thoughtful response. teachers to be engaging and creative. The students were excited to be in class and the energy was contagious. Once I met with Paul Stellato, I learned that he has a deep understand­ Head of Middle School ing and respect for the learning that Strikes Chord with Students takes place during the middle school years. After that meeting I knew I had found a new home here at PDS. or years, middle schoolers have ended their first Focus gathering of the new academic year with a sing-along, led What lessons did you learn at by teachers Jane Grigger and Jack Madani on guitar. This The Westminster Schools that year, however, new Head of Middle School Steven Hancock you will apply here? changed all that. Mr. Hancock-. I have learned many les­ He added an upright bass. sons at Westminster. My nine years as FMr. Hancock, an accomplished musician and orchestra direc­ orchestra teacher, tennis coach, musical director, and performing tor, played along with the middle school tradition, proving that arts department chair solidified my great appreciation and admi­ he might be new to PDS but he’s already right at home. ration for independent school education. I was given the oppor­ Mr. Hancock joined PDS in July from The Westminster tunity to be creative in my classroom and pursue my dreams in a Schools, an outstanding JK-12 coed independent day school of very supportive atmosphere. I hope to mirror this approach with 1,800 students in Atlanta, where he served as Chair of an 18- the teachers and students in the Middle School. member Performing Arts Department including drama and mu­ sic. Mr. Hancock is a magna cum laude graduate of the Lawrence How does your love of and experience with music inform University Conservatory of Music and holds an master’s degree your current role? in music education from the University of Illinois. Mr. Hancock: Music has been my passion over the past three Just before students arrived on campus this fall, Mr. Hancock decades. I continue to make music with my family at home and shared what he loves about being an educator, how music influ­ will look for ways to connect my talents with the PDS commu­ ences his life and why he is so happy to be at PDS. nity and beyond. For me, music continues to help me recognize beauty, gives me the opportunity to pursue perfection, teaches What do you like most about being an educator? me patience, helps me work together with others, and gives me Mr. Hancock: I love the opportunity to work with students, the opportunity to interpret the work of great masters. I think teachers and parents. As an orchestra teacher, I have taught stu­ each of these relates perfectly to my current position as Head of dents to love music and to build the technique necessary to per- ■ the Middle School and I look forward to drawing on this experi­ form at a very high level. My work with teachers has centered on ence on a daily basis.

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The Work of Inclusion From Sharanya Naik

was honored and happy to be offered the changes hands in compli­ position of Diversity Coordinator at PDS, cated ways. More and more, and all the people I have met so far have only PDS students will be asked I made me more certain that I made the right to collaborate with people decision to be here. The school’s commitment to the from far ends of the planet, principles of inclusion and acceptance is obvious and and their success will compelling. depend on their ability to The word “diversity” implies variety, and the role respect and include. In this of the faculty diversity committee will be to ensure first decade of a new cen­ that variety is understood to be enriching, whether tury, the question we must it comes in the shape of race, religion, sexual orienta­ ask ourselves is: how can we tion, ethnicity, socio-economic status or in the shape provide our children with the of learning styles and points of view. If education is tools they will need to live a a conversation, then the more voices participating life we cannot even imagine? in the conversation, the more each participant will Diversity work is the be enriched. work of character education The work of inclusion is everyone’s work; a com­ in which respect for others munity agreeing that inclusion is its guiding force Sharanya Naik ancJ oneself, generosity of learns to maneuver difficult pathways and to see itself spirit, and intellectual through many eyes. This work broadens horizons, opens minds, seeking for wisdom are of paramount importance. This work fights against our prejudices and figures out what must change, must be done in the classroom, on the playgrounds, and in and what we must keep as it is. It is the work of kindness and the hallways of our school by administrators, teachers, caring despite instinctive fear and learned mistrust; it is the work students, staff, and parents. of the intellect that seeks a truth that goes against what has As we transition from the industrial to a techno-centric been ingrained, and the work of the heart that opens despite model of education, we realize that we must notice each terror of the unknown. student and give him or her a safe space in which to thrive and a supportive forum for self-expression. Among these beautiful trees and grounds, inside this light, “The work of inclusion is everyone's work; airy building, I have no doubt that we will all give our best to a community agreeing that inclusion is its these very precious messengers we send into the future. What guiding force learns to maneuver difficult an honor it is to be called upon to do so! pathways and to see itself through many eyes. ”

A school teaches, and our children need to learn — now Sharanya Naik joined the PDS community in July after more than ever before — to thrive in a world in which religion, 17years at Montclair Kimberley Academy, where she worked with students, faculty and parents. She also politics, and economics may encourage them to fear the “other” has led workshops at the annual National Association at the same time they are brought closer to those they might fear o f Independent Schools People o f Color Conference. by a global economy and universe-shrinking electronic commu­ nications. Identity is a slippery thing these days, and power

10 • PRINCETON DAY SCHO OL • FALL 2008 SCHOOL LIFE ART NOTES Art Notes

PDS Anne Reid '72 Qing Dynasty Abstracts Exhibited artifacts exhibited in the Anne Reid '72 Art Gallery 2008-2009 Art Gallery. rinceton Day School proudly Popened the 2008-09 gallery season Gallery Showcases with the exhibition “Journey Repose,” Qing Dynasty Treasures an installation by Adam Stanforth, a Brooklyn artist whose last show was Princeton Day School proudly hosted an exhibit featured on the front cover of The New displaying decorative arts from China’s Qing York Times Arts section. Dynasty (1644-1911) featuring more than 70 artifacts, including Jody Erdman, a PDS alumna and lacquerware, ceramics, jewelry, furniture, textiles and embroidery director of the Gallery, first encountered from the period, as well as a collection of bound foot shoes and Mr. Stanforth’s work in the artist’s gal­ accessories gathered by PDS parents Isabella de la Houssaye and lery in the Chelsea section of New York David Crane during visits throughout the region. City. “The artist carefully reconfigures The exhibit, beautiful for its artistry alone, also enhanced ongoing classroom his paintings into large-grid installa­ explorations of Asian culture and language at PDS. Text accompanying the pieces tions,” she said. “I was impressed with on display detailed not only the function of the items but also the history and his spontaneous gestures and the fresh­ symbolism of the decoration. In addition, Ms. de la Houssaye talked with students ness of his seemly free strokes. I am from primary, middle and high school grades about the collection. thrilled that he will be sharing his work with our students.” November - December: "Nibbling the White Cube" Mr. Stanforth, a gradu­ featuring work by nine Princeton area artists, ate of the Rhode Island including PDS Upper School art teacher Jerry Hirniak School of Design, works on individual panels of The “white cube” of course is the gallery space itself and this exhibition, curated Masonite and other materi­ by Movis, a Princeton artists’ group — including PDS art teacher Jerry Hirniak — als covered with wet paint focuses on new concepts in the visual arts, including fabric, music, sculpture, the he pours, blows and images, string, drawing, and video. moves to evolve into inter­ The artists say they have created work “that cannot be tamed and relegated to pretive abstract forms. He describes his predictable locations within the neat confines of the Gallery.. .Each artwork seems work as “metaphorical Petri dishes of to be passing through the gallery on its way from and to a place marked by the macro/microscopic bodies of matter.” contingencies of real space and tim e.” “The process becomes more medita­ Artists participating in the PDS exhibition Berendina Buis, Susan Hockaday, tive when the panels are combined with Eve Ingalls, Jerry Hirniak, Rita Asch, Frank Magalhaes, Margaret Kennard Johnson, others to form worlds of relationships,” Marsha Levin-Rojer and John Goodyear. he said. “Then the paintings are given freedom and life by being assembled on MORE TO COME... a wooden structure spanning the space.” Mr. Stanforth lives and works in January 6 - 30 March 30 - Apr 24 Brooklyn NY. His work has been Ceramics Exhibition Illustration exhibition featured at Honey Space and the Bowery February 6 - March 6 April 28 - June 6 gallery in NYC and AS220 and Hera Architecture Exhibition Student Exhibition and gallery in Rhode Island. Senior Thesis Show

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Performing Arts Updates Looking Ahead to the 2008-09 Season

DS Performing Arts Program in choreography for unusual spaces such Desire” (spring ’09) both on the McCarter recently performed “The Crucible,” as a WWII Lightship, The Eldridge Street Theatre Center’s Berlind stage — and a drama by Arthur Miller, to standing-Synagogue, and city fire escapes. Most Westminster Choir College, including i room-only crowds in McAneny Theater.recent credits include teaching at the “The Music Man” (spring ’07) and The 1953 play is based on events Russian Contemporary Dance Festival, “Oklahoma” (spring ’08). Mr. Van Velsor surrounding the witch trials of 1692 as choreographing for Sesame Street pro­ also serves as Technical Director/Scenic accusations of witchcraft created an ductions, and receiving an OOBR for Designer for Acting Manitou, a very popu­ atmosphere of hysteria and vengeance Excellence in Choreography. lar performing arts program in Maine. that spread from Salem, Massachusetts Ms. Robideaux holds an MFA in “I am looking forward to working throughout New England. The PDS dance from Mills College (CA) and a with both of these talented artists,” production, directed by Stan Cahill, PDS BA in psychology from the University Mr. Cahill said. “They know their way Upper School Theater Director, features of Colorado. She also is the founder of around a theater and are dedicated to an engaging set designed by Technical Asana Alphabet, a project devoted to the performing arts.” Director Jeffrey Van Velsor that places bringing the health benefits of yoga to the audience in the forest where the today’s youth. alleged witchcraft occurs. “Though my contact thus far with the MS Drama Director Deb Sugarman In addition, this production included students at PDS has been limited to a recently announced “A Midsummer a dance prologue, choreographed by PDS short visit, it is clear that they are not only Night’s Dream” as the 2008 Middle Artist-in-Residence Ann Robideaux, smart but open-minded and willing to School Fall Play to be performed in portraying the gathering of village girls learn while also enjoying themselves,” December. She’s eager to tackle this with Tituba, the reverend’s slave and Ms. Robideaux said. “Upon seeing PDS classic, noting “This is the first time for target of accusations. for the first time, I knew it would be an Shakespeare in the Middle School!” Ms. Robideaux holds certification as amazing place to teach and create... I feel a yoga teacher, is co-artistic director of a very lucky and excited to be a part of highly acclaimed dance company in NYC enriching this program.” In the Music wing, Kristen Acker has joined PDS as Upper School music teacher from The Peddie School, where she served as director of music since 1996. “The Crucible Ms. Acker, who also served as Acting Arts Department Chair at Peddie, received the “Above and Beyond” Sweet Charity Faculty Award in 2005 from the Peddie Parents “A Midsummer Nights Dream” Association and in 1998 was conductor for the New Jersey association and has considerable experience as a Mr. Van Velsor, who also will be scenic of Independent Schools All-State Chorus. musical theater choreographer, Mr. Cahill designer for upper school and middle In addition to teaching music theory said. Most recently, she served as Chair school productions, comes to PDS at PDS, Mrs. Acker will be conducting of the Theatre Department at Claremont from McCarter Theatre where he the concert choir and Madrigals, as well Preparatory School in Manhattan. worked as main Props Carpenter/Artisan. as overseeing the a cappella groups and In New York City, Ms. Robideaux He has done design work for Princeton private lesson programs. co-directs “ann and alexx make dances,” University — “A W inter’s Tale” (fall ’07) For up-to-date Performing Arts news, a site-specific dance company specializing and the upcoming “Streetcar Named tickets and photos, visit www.pds.org

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Photography, Woodshop Dedications Honor Faculty

lumni, students, parents and honor of “a master teacher whose love friends of PDS gathered May 16 of her craft and unwavering devotion to PDS Permanent Art in the Matthews Arts Wing to her students have served generations of Collection Expands dedicate the photography studio and Princeton Day School students.” woodshop in honor of Eileen Hohmuth- Upper School teacher Howie Powers ALemonick and Andy Franz. ’80 worked with alumni volunteers ach year, a panel of out side judges surveys Interim Head of School Lila Lohr Mike Bracken ’98, Jim Burke ’80, Middle School art work welcomed the crowd into the Edward Jill Goldman ’74, Jud Henderson ’92, E and selects outstanding and Marie Matthews Arts Wing, alive Matt Henderson 89, Jim Laughlin ’80 examples to be added to the PDS with student work from floor to ceiling. and Andy Smith ’86 to contact alumni Permanent Collection. The arts wing, as well as expanded and past parents about participating in Student work - from ceramics libraries and athletic facilities, are the effort to honor Andy and provide a to paintings, drawings and sculp­ tangible results of the school’s Investing new woodshop for the next generation tures — serve as a visible reminder in Excellence Campaign. of PDS students. of the creativity and quality of our “I can think of no better way Middle School art program. Artists to end the campaign than to whose work was recently added to honor two master teachers — the collection include: Eileen and Andy,” Ms. Lohr said. “All of us here this evening 2008-2009 have benefited from Eileen and Emily Janhofer ’13 Andy’s teaching and from their Alexander Zink ’13 passion for their craft,” she said. Natesa Bland ’14 “They are truly master teachers Henry Drago ’14 and no one here could imagine David Crane 14 any other names on either the Corinne Urisko ’14 photography studio or the Wayien Glass ’15 woodshop.” Georgia Wong ’15 Inspired by Mrs. Hohmuth- Robert Cooleen 16 Lemonick’s dedication to stu­ Isabella Crane ’16 dents and her craft, former PDS Honorees Andy Franz and Eileen Hohmuth-Lemonick Trustee Lynn Johnston, parent 2007-2008 of Cord ’92, Brad ’94, and Ali ’97, led Speaking about Mr. Franz, Mr. Powers Caylin Brahaney ’11 efforts to honor the legendary photo­ recalled students having to sand smooth Cason Crane 11 graphy teacher. “Mrs. H ” has inspired even the bottom of their work. “He Ashley Hudson ’11 students to view the world differently taught pride in your work, discipline and Alexa Manley 11 and creatively, inspiring Ali to choose a determination,” he said. “He developed Andre Danko ’12 career in photography, she said. character and instilled values in you.” Merritt Harlan ’12 Dedicating the state-of-the-art studio In recognition of the lifelong influence Julia Miller ’12 to Mrs. Hohmuth-Lemonick is a long- Mr. Franz has had over students, a plaque Walker Ward ’12 lasting way to “recognize how very special now forever links the new studio and the Selena Anjur-Dietrich ’13 a teacher, mentor and friend Eileen has former teacher “whose twenty nine years Bobby Madani ’13 been to hundreds of students over her of dedicated teaching and passion for his Sarah Spencer ’13 lifetime of teaching at PDS,” Mrs. craft continue to inspire Princeton Day Obi Ferguson ’14 Johnston said. School students long after they have left Liz Gudgel ’14 Today, a plaque outside the studio the woodshop.” Hadley Jacobson ’14 expresses the fondness and respect students Julie Zink ’14 and families share for Mrs. Hohmuth- Have a story to share about Mrs. H or Lemonick, stating the space is named in Mr. Franz? Send it to [email protected]

FALL 2008 • PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • 13 SPORTS NOTES SCHOOL LIFE portsNotes

From the Desk of • Athletic participation teaches students Did you know that at Princeton Day John Levandowski, a strong work ethic, how to set goals School we exceed the national norm? and how to better manage their time. Over the years we have enjoyed a partici­ Director of Athletics pation rate of more than 80 percent in • Athletes tend to be self-assured and I’m sure that many of you have heard the Upper School and 90 percent in Middle not as susceptible to peer pressure. adage, “if you need something done, ask a School! I am very proud of that and busy person to do it!” • Athletes learn how to shift their atten­ want to thank all our athletes and par­ Though one may argue there is ulti­ tion from material goals and focus ents for supporting our program and rec­ mately a limit as to what we can success­ more on life accomplishments and ognizing the many benefits associated fully manage, the general tenet of this personal development. with interscholastic athletics. statement has merit. In fact, according to It’s encouraging to learn that despite a number of studies conducted by the National Federation of High Schools, this the growth of club sports and elite travel Go Panthers! adage certainly holds true in the world of teams, high school athletic participation high school athletics — even among is at an all-time high nationwide with schools with the highest of academic stan­ 7.5 million participants; and that 50 per­ dards, such as PDS! cent of all high school students partici­ John Levandowski, One study in particular that was re­ pated in sports at some level. Director of Athletics cently published in High School Today, an education based high school journal, Beyond PDS linked student grades with the number of sports they played during the school year. Nine members of the Class of 2008 - more than 10 Erin Burns ’08 was The results over three years confirmed percent of the senior class - are continuing their sports named Academic All- that students involved in athletics per­ careers in college, including four playing at the most America Team by U.S. formed better in the classroom than stu­ competitive Division I level. Lacrosse. To be selected, dents who were not involved. The survey Katie Brossman (crew) Johns Hopkins University a player must be a starter also indicated that a student’s GPA im­ Hannah Epstein (lacrosse) M iddlebury College or significant contributor, proved with each additional extracurricu­ Nick Ford (crew) Johns Hopkins University carry at least 50 percent lar activity. In other words, a two-sport David Holland (tennis) Duke University of her course load in all athlete generally achieved better in the Antoine Hoppenot (soccer) Princeton Universtiy college preparatory classroom than a one-sport athlete; and a Trevor Hummel (fencing) Johns Hopkins University courses of honor or three-sport athlete performed best of all! Alexa Maher (soccer) Roger Williams College, RI advancement placement Those students involved in no activities Clinton O ’Brien (football & baseball) Gettysburg College level, have a cumulative shared the lowest GPA. Mike Shimkin (football) Dickinson College weighted grade point There are a number of reasons why average of at least 3.6 students involved in sports perform better and make significant academically: contribution to the school • Athletes tend to be well connected to and community beyond the school and develop great pride in campus, beyond athletics. their performance as evidenced both on For the second time, U.S. the athletic field and in the classroom. Junior International Hard • Effective coaches develop strong con­ Court Champion David nections with their players. The overall Holland ’08 has been development of the student is pro­ named a national tennis moted and encouraged. All-American.

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Fall Weekend

Varsity Soccer Wins 10th Title PDS Girls Varsity Soccer (pictured at right) captured the Prep B State Championship with a 2-1 victory over Montclair Kimberley Academy. Playing on Bill Smoyer ’60 Field, the Panthers won when Erin Cook ’09 scored the winning goal with a 30-yard free kick — with no time remaining in the first overtime. Congrats to our athletes and Coach Pat Trombetta for capturing our 10th Prep B girls soccer title!

ATTN: Alumni Send us your Sports News! Email to Journal Editor, Michelle Ruess Email address: [email protected] Class of 2006 pals gather for the Williams Subject line: vs Tufts lacrosse game, from left, Becky Journal Sports News Gallagher, David Blitzer, Shira Concool and Marissa Carberry.

PDS Captures Prep B Championship Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Tennis team and Coach Patty Headley for capturing the 2008 Prep B State Championship! The Panthers served up a wonderful season, with PDS capturing First Place finishes in Prep B competition and a Second Place team finish in the Mercer County Tournament. Every player made it to the Prep B finals round, including Sami Lieb ’11, Lauren Constantini ’10, Nicole Keim ’12, Elena Bowen ’09, Sam Schaeffer ’11, Brittany Christian ’09 Katie Briody '07, standing third from left, smiles with her Colby lacrosse and Ariel Multak ’11. Sami Lieb captured the First Singles title teammates, 2008 NESCAC champs. and PDS doubles teams — Brittany and Ariel, Elena and Sam — swept the flight to defeat runner-up Ranney.

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Patrick Kerney '94 Fitness Center Transforms PDS Athletics

hen Patrick Kerney ’94 left Princeton Day School, he was a 5’10” sophomore nicknamed “Beanpole.” WReturning for Alumni Weekend, the 6’5” 272-lb Kerney now towered above the crowd of classmates, teachers, coaches and student athletes celebrating dedication of the new 2,600-square foot fitness center named in his honor. Like its namesake, the Patrick Kerney ’94 Fitness Center is three times bigger than it used to be. The previous weight room in though Kerney was not recruited to play teachers took turns praising his achieve­ the Lisa McGraw ’44 Skating Rink was too football at UVA, that didn’t deter him ments, his work ethic and his character. small to accommodate the numbers of from believing he could play at a high level Coach Adams explained how “incred­ student-athletes on PDS teams. The new for a nationally ranked football program, ibly proud” the PDS community is of facility features an expanded collection of he said. He worked hard to get strong and Kerney’s “accomplishments in life and on treadmills, cross-trainers and exercise quicker - and to achieve his goal. the football field...” stations — as well as two framed football “I think it was important to name the Kerney epitomizes “what can happen jerseys, courtesy of No. 97. fitness center after Patrick as there is no when a person works hard, pays their dues Kerney attended PDS from fifth one who represents a more dedicated and and maintains a great attitude,” Coach through tenth grades, earning the Silver P focused approach to achieving one’s Adams said. “I want other PDS students as best middle school athlete and playing dream,” he said. “He was able to achieve to learn from your example.” varsity football as an underclassman. After his remarkable success with the help of Kerney, in turn, thanked PDS for graduating from Taft, he joined the Uni­ the facilities at PDS as well as a loyal focusing his efforts in a positive way and versity of Virginia team and was a first group of friends that kept him grounded. setting a standard for conduct and charac­ round draft pick with the Atlanta Falcons No one deserves the success that he has ter that he continues to follow. He re­ and, most recently, a Defensive End with been able to achieve in the NFL more.” called how Coach Adams would require the Seattle Seahawks and Pro Bowl Player. Just a few hours before the dedication extra laps from anyone heard cursing and In 2004, Kerney was inducted into the ceremony, Kerney was surrounded by reminisced about how all those hours PDS Athletic Hall of Fame. student athletes from middle school to spent working out built not only muscle Kerney has returned the goodwill, tak­ seniors, as well as coaches, who looked to and determination, but also camaraderie ing time from his busy schedule to speak to him for advice. Demonstrating stretching and lifelong friendships. PDS athletes about the importance of and lifting techniques, he urged PDS Since opening in January, the Patrick sportsmanship, conditioning and persever­ athletes to take conditioning and strength- Kerney ’94 Fitness Center has become a ance. His visits mean a lot to students, said building seriously as the best way to place for students to pursue their unlim­ Mark Adams, Mr. Kerney’s former coach prevent injury. ited potential by working hard and keep­ and chair of the PDS PE Department. Kerney, the son of Janet and John ing a positive attitude, said PDS Athletic "For our kids to see someone who comes Kerney PCD ’53, also urged student- Director John Levandowski. Working to­ from the same place they come from and athletes to pursue challenges in the class­ gether on fitness encourages camaraderie who has made something of himself in room as well as on the field. After all, he that carries into competition. professional athletics is great,” Coach said, even he won’t be playing professional The fitness center “has transformed Adams said. “And even more than what he football his entire life. the nature of our athletic program over­ is today, it’s the way he made something of Later in the day, Kerney once again night,” Mr. Levandowski said. “Kids are himself — through hard work and dedica­ found himself surrounded by family, much more dedicated to their teams — tion — that means the most.” friends and fans in the fitness center. Only during season and off season. They have a Justin Hillenbrand 94 agreed that his this time, he was wearing a suit and signing lot of pride in the room — it’s a high- classmate models the kind of dedication autographs. With a sheepish smile, Kerney energy place and they’re giving a solid ef­ and confidence needed to succeed. Even listened as former teammates, coaches and fort and motivating each other.”

16 • PRINCETON DAY SCHO OL • FALL 2008 SCHOOL LIFE | PDS NOTABLE PDS Notable Thank you Mrs. Stadulis! Taking Care o f Hearts while Taking Care o f Business

, Y / ITH JUST A COUPLE weeks absolutely endless. I was always 100% con­ 2008 Kenneth A. White Jr. Distinguished \ jHk / remaining before starting a new fident that Cindy would manage the prob­ Business Officer Award from the National ▼ ▼ job at Dwight-Englewood School, lem, whatever it was.” Business Officers Association. longtime PDS Business Manager Cindy Former Head of School Judy Fox, who Her actions influenced student life, Stadulis had managed to clear her walls retired in June 2007 after 41 years as an as Mrs. Stadulis served as liaison for and shelves - but not her desk. educator, considers Mrs. Stadulis “the best auxiliary programs including the school Blueprints, Excel spreadsheets, calen­ business officer and most supportive ad­ store, vending machines, food service, dars, agendas, memos and sticky notes cov­ ministrative partner with whom I’ve been after-school programs, facility rental, ered the surface. The financial world was privileged to work.” summer programs — and reeling and Mrs. Stadulis was right where “Cindy’s recommenda­ as advisor to the Link for she has always been, hunkered down with tions to the Administrative more than a decade. a calculator, assessing the effect on PDS Team, the Board and faculty Head of Upper School budgets and providing key information to committees always derive Carlton Tucker has worked school administrators. from the question, ‘How can closely with Mrs. Stadulis During the course of her 22-year PDS my office and I help make it since he arrived more than tenure, Mrs. Stadulis has managed an in­ possible for teachers to pro­ 16 years ago. While her job creasingly complex budget, overseen a vari­ vide a better experience for focused on finances, he ety of capital projects, and served as coun­ students’?” said, she always considered sel to heads of school, faculty, parents, and Mrs. Stadulis has helped how a decision - whether trustees; she has done so with patience, shape the campus, oversee­ security badges or architec­ discipline, and care. ing renovation of the PDS tural plans — would affect If you want to keep score, Mrs. Stadulis campus center and construc­ Cindy Stadulis, in 1992, with her the culture of PDS. daughter Leslie at the ground­ has worked with seven heads of school, five tion of the Lisa McGraw ’44 breaking for the Lower School. “One of Cindy’s great trustee board chairs and nine finance com­ Rink and Bill Smoyer ’60 strengths — and what her mittee chairs. Head of School Paul Stellato Field. More recently, Mrs. Stadulis super­ leadership is all about — is recognizing the recently described Mrs. Stadulis as “a val­ vised implementation of a security system need for some change but being sensitive ued friend and colleague, (who is) deeply to improve student safety and completion enough not to want to tamper with what’s respected within our community.” of a complex $24 million facilities project successful here,” Mr. Tucker said. “The job Others compare her role to a campus including 70,000 sq. feet of new and description is one thing — but she’s done “mom” who takes care of everything and renovated space including our new arts much more than that.” everyone, from lunch menus to $24 mil­ wing, athletic facilities and expanded Indeed, Mrs. Stadulis has considered lion construction projects. libraries. PDS her home and she has cared for the “I think most people have no idea of John Peach P’01, ’04 worked with Mrs. community like a family. Not only did she much of what she has done over the years Stadulis on several projects during his ten­ live on campus - the better to deal with to deal with problems all day and night ure as chair of the Trustee Buildings and late-night and weekend emergencies, my and most week-ends,” said former Head of Grounds Committee. “She went from a dear — but her mother also worked at School Lila Lohr, who led PDS from 1995 learner to a leader,” he said. “It’s fun to PDS for a number of years. In addition, to 2000 and again as interim from 2007-08. watch someone make that transition.” Mrs. Stadulis is a PDS parent: mother of “Problems involving angry neighbors, Mrs. Stadulis has introduced innovative graduates Leslie Shapiro ’06 and Meghan difficult issues with the Township, all types policies, including an early-retirement Shapiro ’08, and stepmother of Philip of issues involving our rental properties, plan, a tuition remission formula and a Stadulis ’08, Ben Stadulis ’09 and Sara numerous employee issues involving every computer model for five-year financial and Stadulis ’12. kind of problem known to man, issues budget projections. In 2006, the Board “I’ve loved working here because you’re with buses, with people who rent the created an Audit Committee, in part as a not going to have a bad day in the office,” school, not to mention issues that involve result of her recommendation. Last year, Mrs. Stadulis said. “You just walk into a alarms, fire and police departments — her achievements earned Mrs. Stadulis the classroom and see exactly what it’s all about.”

FALL 2008 • PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • 17 MANCHURIA FACULTY Notes

Notes from Manchuria: It’s A Small World

atching thousands of Chinese school children exercise one morning in Manchuria, Upper School History Department Chair George Sanderson was not so much awed by the perfectly straight lines stretching to the horizon as he was amused by the hijinks of a couple boys who thought no one was looking. “What we saw obviously was pretty highly structured,” Mr. Sanderson said. “At the same time, it was clear to all of us that children around the world share many more characteristics than differences.” Mr. Sanderson, selected by the College Board as a delegate to China, spent ten China is eager to teach English and for days over the summer traveling in both Beijing and Jilin Province, in the Manchuria US students to learn their language and culture, Mr. Sanderson said. He hopes region. Delegates, including educators from throughout the US, visited a high school the connections he developed during and a K-12 school where they met students, faculty members, and administrators. his trip, coupled with those forged by other PDS teachers who have visited in “It was a wonderlul way to learn about the Chinese education system,” Mr. recent years, will lead to regular contact Sanderson said. “Plus there was the potential for forging some ties between their between PDS students and their students and ours, their teachers and ours.” counterparts in China.

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7 was able to bring back materials for the language department as well as ideas for interdisciplinary work involving economic and history perspectives. ” — George Sanderson

W hile visiting schools, Mr. Sanderson was struck by the size of the classes, which often included 55 students in the same room. Classes are “very much test-driven” and teachers employ a variety of strategies, all within the limitations imposed by the crowded classrooms, he said. Modern China shares little resemblance to the isolated culture promoted by years of communist rule, Mr. Sanderson said. “China has changed so much in the last 20 years,” Mr. Sanderson said. “It’s really a capitalist economy. In so many ways, they are tied into the rest of the world’s economy.” To that end, China is eager to teach English - requiring classes every day even in lower grades - and for US students to learn their language and culture. Mr. Sanderson hopes the connections he developed during his trip, coupled with those forged by other PDS teachers who have visited in recent years, will lead to regular contact between PDS students and their counterparts in China. “TheyYe really promoting the teaching of Chinese in America,” Mr. Sanderson said. “I was able to bring back materials for the language department as well as ideas for inter­ disciplinary work involving economic and history perspectives.” The desire to expanding his own perspective prompted Mr. Sanderson to explore some Chinese marketplaces, Upper School teacher George Sanderson spent ten days in China where he confronted such tasty snacks as “snake-on-a-stick,” as a delegate selected by the College “silkworm-on-a-stick,” and “scorpion-on-a-stick.” Board. Along with other educators After sampling the scorpion, Mr. Sanderson, seemed from throughout the US, he visited a high school and a K-12 school, as satisfied with his culinary adventure, likening the taste to well as a market where he sampled “burnt popcorn — with legs.” "scorpion on a stick, (at left)"

FALL 2008 • PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • 19 EASTERN EUROPE FACULTY

PDS students Svitlana Lymar '11, Tess Glancey '08, Greg Francfort '08, Jermaine Williams '10, Courtney Sackey '10, Ale Arrue '10, and Emilie Hamel '10

Eastern Europe

In June 2008, a group o f PDS Upper School students and faculty chaperones traveled to eastern Europe. Their two-week itinerary included some o f Europe’s most cultured cities, as well as visits to sites where civilization unraveled. These pages showcase photos and excerpts from the blog PDS Team Europe posted during their trip.

June 28: Auschwitz When I walked through the camp, my main thoughts were from the book Night by Elie Wiesel. I had just read it so seeing Auschwitz in front of me helped me to view it on another level. I could clearly picture the horrible events that took place by the way that he described them and having the actual buildings in front of me. Seeing the pictures of the prisoners in Auschwitz also hit me hard. Putting faces and names to these people and picturing them walking around the camp made it all the more real, as if the powerful rooms filled with hair, shoes, eye glasses, and more did not do the job well enough.

Eerie. The wired fences, the plain brick buildings, the paint-chipped Top of page: Students traveling walls. I walked up the stairs of Block 12 with my Coach sunglasses on, in Prague. Above: The entrance to Auschwitz. Below: Barbed my long blonde hair blowing in the light wind. Cases of spectacles stolen wire at the Auschwitz camp. from victims were piled high in a shiny display case. Only hair, gray with ashes, remained of those who were gassed. I walked through a hallway of pictures. Young men my age stared back at me, fear captured in their eyes. Frozen. 1 saw my own reflection in the glass. I began to cry silently. Their lives were stolen from them by one man, one man powerful enough to inspire all to hate.

Dark, walled, and minimal air supply. This building has showers for those who need to rinse off all the dirt. But the shower didn’t rinse them with soap, instead it drowned them in poisonous gas. While walking into this building you get this suffocating feeling as you realize what happened in these rooms. It was just... so... hard... to... breathe... in...

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June 30: Budapest Matthias Church was the next stop on the tour. Taken over by the Turks, the faces of all figures were destroyed, as the Qur’an states clearly that no religious figures can be portrayed in houses of Above: Courtney Sackey '10 worship. Today you can see the faces of the fig­ in Prague. At left: students ures were replaced by brown stone. When we en­ in front of the Vienna tered the church, if anyone had bare shoulders, State Opera. he or she would receive a shawl to cover him or herself. We also visited the world-famous Marzipan Museum, filled with sculptures created from marzipan, ranging from Disney cartoon characters to a life-size Michael Jackson.

Their travels took the students to Berlin, Germany. At far left: In front of the Reighstag. Below: Remnants of the Berlin Wall

July 7: Missing Europe This trip is one that I will never forget and talk about forever! I got to know some of the kids from PDS a little more and met wonderful people from Minnesota and Virginia. Berlin was different than what I imagined. I thought it would be a very busy and loud city, kind of like New York. Instead, Berlin was composed of Smart cars, grand buildings, bikers, over 400,000 green trees and people walking. I am originally from Ukraine and going to places where people have similar cultural and religious views was quite amazing! The Czech Republic was very much like Ukraine. Prague reminded me of Kiev because there were little shops everywhere and the people in the stores spoke Ukrainian and Russian. I felt at home.

FALL 2008 • PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • 21 INDIA FACULTY

Aarti prayer service at night, Parmath Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India, a holy city on the Ganges. Danni Callier '09 assisting a woman with prosthetic legs at Parmath Niketan Ashram.

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In March, an eager group of students embarked on the trip of a lifetime - spending 14 days traveling India guided by PDS photography teacher Eileen Hohmuth- Lemonick and David Freedholm, who teaches Sacred Traditions in Upper School. The itinerary included sightseeing in Delhi, the capital of modern India, and a visit to the Raj Ghat, resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, as well as time in Rishikesh where students stayed at the Parmarth Niketan ashram on the banks of the sacred Ganga River and Dharamsala, residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and home of a large Tibetan community, where PDS visitors participated in peaceful protests supporting Tibet. “It’s about experiencing the culture of India and understanding its religions,” Ms. Hohmuth-Lemonick said. “It’s not about becoming a Hindu - it’s about becoming aware of how other people live.” At the ashram, students participated in yoga and meditation classes, visited schools or explored the community. FACULTY INDIA

Tibetan nuns protesting in Dharamsala. Lovika Kalra '10 at Aarti prayer service, Parmath Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India, a holy city on the Ganges.

Ben Fisch ’08 said he embraced a new philosophy about striving and achieving after spending time at the ashram. “It’s about not having so many expectations in your life,” he said. “Everything in life is a benefit and can be an opportunity.. .It’s about not expecting that your goals must be realized.. .If it doesn’t work out, it’s okay. You’ll find your way.” However, the experience can be challenging. Transportation can be tedious over washed out, narrow roads and accommodations are less than luxurious. “It’s not an easy trip,” Mr. Freedholm said. “It takes courage, fortitude and patience.” This was the third time Ms. Hohmuth-Lemonick and Mr. Freedholm led a PDS expedition to India. “Many of these students have never been in a developing nation before,” Ms. Hohmuth-Lemonick said. “The biggest thing they learn is that people are people.” Allie Pike 08 and Emily Exter 08 passing an offering at Aarti.

rThe biggest thing they learn Editor's note: Were you on the 2001 or 2005 trip? D id the journey leave any lasting impressions? Share is that people are people. ” your experience. Email comments to [email protected] Ms. Hohmuth-Lemonick

FALL 2008 • PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • 23 Danni Callier '09 contemplates a cow.Katie Brossman '08 holds child at Tibetan Children's Village, Danni Callier '09 contemplates a cow.Katie Dharamsala, India, home of the Dalai Lama.

PDS students and Rishikumars (orphans at Parmath Niketan Ashram) pose for a group photo after playing a game of cricket.

Emily Exter '08 and Cady Otis-Osgood '08 in yoga class at Parmath Niketan Ashram.

PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • FALL 2008 FACULTY NEWS

Princeton Day School Honors Doug McClure

ongtime Princeton Day School Headmaster Mr. McClure’s tenure included some of the Douglas O. McClure would have enjoyed the nation’s most tumultuous years, spanning the " ^ recent gathering of colleagues, friends, Vietnam War, the civil rights movement, the family and alumni to commemorate dedicating women’s movement, Watergate, and Reaganomics. the school’s administrative wing in his honor. Mr. McClure was a steadfast supporter of Mr. McClure, who led PDS from 1966-82, Community Council at a time when the phrase took delight in banter among colleagues and “generation gap” was coined to describe a widen­ wide-ranging conversations with students. He ing cultural chasm. Yet he supported the Council’s appreciated excellence, whether in woodworking decision to abandon the jacket and tie require­ or mathematics, and nurtured the intellects of all ment as well as the rule requiring short hair for those around him. boys — much to the consternation of some And while he wasn’t technically the first Head­ parents. master of PDS, Mr. McClure did shepherd the Former PDS Trustee Rebecca Bushnell ’70 merger of Miss Fine’s School with Princeton Country Day remembers Mr. McClure “as a man of great intellectual curiosity School in a manner that managed to blend the two academic and respect for the students of PDS.” cultures, maintain cherished traditions and create opportunities “PDS strongly shaped me in the three years I was there,” for a new identity to develop. wrote Ms. Bushnell, now dean of the School of Arts and Sci­ “I think he was significant in making certain the two schools ences at the University of Pennsylvania. “It encouraged the life really became one,” said Sandy Bing, longtime Head of Upper of the mind, and I believe that Doug McClure had a lot to do School and former interim Head of School. “Doug set the with setting the tone of the school at that time... standard very high and recruited faculty to meet those standards.” “He was always open to talking with students,” she said. Mr. McClure, who died in August following a battle with “And while we knew that he was in charge of the school, he cancer, joined the PDS community after serving as Headmaster made us feel like equals in the pursuit of knowledge.” of Rockland Country Day School. A graduate of Hotchkiss Mr. McClure’s own children attended PDS, including School, Mr. McClure earned degrees from Yale University and Kathleen McClure Lowell ’71, Ann McClure Noel ’76, Douglas the University of Connecticut. He also served as a lieutenant in O. McClure, Jr. ’82 and Peter Q. McClure ’85. the Navy during the Korean War. Expressing her gratitude to PDS, Ms. Lowell told classmates Announcing the decision to name the administrative wing in “Just after the cancer returned, (Dad) found out that PDS had Mr. McClure’s honor, new Head of School Paul Stellato said the decided to name the Administrative Wing in his honor and, as honor “recognizes the 17 years of leadership at PDS and the pro­ a friend of mine, who was visiting him in the hospital when he found effect Mr. McClure had on its development into the re­ got the call from Mr. Bing, told me, he was ‘over the moon’ markable institution it is today.” when he heard the news!” A plaque dedicating the office wing as “The Douglas O. When Mr. McClure left PDS to lead Sewickley Academy McClure Administrative Offices,” will serve as both a permanent in Pennsylvania, the Journal was filled with compliments from and public reminder of the essential role Mr. McClure played as his colleagues. “How important it has been to all of us to have “the leader who established the rigorous standards of academic a leader who could look beyond the traditional way and make excellence that continue today,” Mr. Stellato said. us do the same,” said Alison Shehadi, as chair of the math Mr. McClure prodded assimilation of the two school cul­ department. tures, said Carl Reimers, a retired faculty member and current Elizabeth Fine, classics teacher at both Miss Fine’s School and PDS Trustee. Although “he had two faculties that really didn’t PDS, recalled that “when Doug McClure came to PDS after all want to be put together,” Mr. McClure established a shared fac­ the alarms and aberrations of the first years of the amalgamation ulty room. He ruled the faculty by consensus, “which made fac­ of Miss Fine’s School and Princeton Country Day, he seemed ulty meetings interminable,” and if there wasn’t consensus the like a White Knight to the beleaguered faculty, and we have seen issue was laid aside. Mr. McClure also instituted a pay scale for little in the intervening years to alter our view of him.” faculty, responding to concerns about equal pay for female and Mr. McClure, whose vivacious smile is captured in his male teachers. portrait, left a legacy of excellence, an appreciation for students “He charted the way of how this school would be,” Reverend and faculty as individuals and a spirit that continues to energize Reimers said. Princeton Day School. He will be missed.

FALL 2008 • PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • 25 AWARDS FACULTY

The Robert C. Whitlock Award for Distinguished Teaching is the school's highest honor for faculty. This annual award is presented to that Princeton Day ‘Each day is a new day School faculty member who best demonstrates the excep­ Whitlock Award Honoree John Howe tional teaching skills, devotion to students, courtesy, zeal for Embraces a Middle School Mindset knowledge and pursuit of ex­ cellence, and the qualities of gentleness, patience, dedica­ tion, and professionalism that were the hallmarks of Bob's ohn Howe graduated from Harvard reception, former Director of Academic forty-two-year teaching career. University with a degree in psychology, Affairs Warren Gould said Mr. Howe The award includes a stipend convinced “the one thing I never “understands the wonderful messiness of for professional study, travel, or Jwanted to do was become a teacher.” middle schooling, treats students with other work that contributes to But the students at Princeton Day School respect, is always ready to pitch in, con­ the recipient's continuing ex­ changed his mind. And after more than tinues to develop new approaches to cellence as a teacher. 35 years in a PDS teaching mathematics, and, with a wry O H classroom, Mr. smile, models a calm, patient presence.” Howe still appreci- Q uoting some of Mr. Howe’s colleagues, mation, thinking and solving puzzles. Stu­ ates - and shares - Mr. Gould described the honoree as dents in his classroom often work in I their love of learning. “gentle, professional, intellectual, creative groups, enabling them to recognize that Since arriving in problem-solving, and a valued mentor each of them brings strengths and weak­ on campus in 1972, to students and adults alike.” Faculty nesses to the math classroom. Mr. Howe acknowl­ appreciate his “calm and thoughtful” way edges that much of “thinking about how best to under­ has changed. Yet, stand and respond in any given situation” he added, “the most and note that Mr. Howe “reminds us to John Howe important thing consider the overall life of a middle school about PDS has remained constant: The child and the continuum of growth that school is filled with students who can get varies from child to child.” excited by learning.” Mr. Howe still seems a bit amused to “Students at PDS know how to be find himself an educator after all these good students,” Mr. Howe said. “As a years. Growing up with his father as head­ teacher, it’s always been nice to have peers master of Charlotte Country Day School to work with as excited about learning as in North Carolina, Mr. Howe said he the kids.” never envisioned himself as a teacher. That mutual respect and nurturing After college, however, Mr. Howe found attitude prompted his colleagues to rec­ himself looking for work in Princeton, “Middle schoolers are changing,” Mr. ommend Mr. Howe for the school’s high­ where his wife-to-be was a graduate stu­ Howe said. “They are open to change and est honor for faculty. This annual award is dent at Princeton University. He was will­ open to possibilities - including possibili­ presented to that Princeton Day School ing to teach math, to teach middle school ties in math class.” faculty member who best demonstrates students and to coach — and he Yet math can prove challenging. “There the exceptional teaching skills, devotion promptly received a job offer from PDS. is something about math where everybody to students, courtesy, zeal for knowledge The students soon won him over. seems to reach a barrier at some point,” and pursuit of excellence, and the quali­ “The students I met made me want to Mr. Howe said. “For some, it’s Middle ties of gentleness, patience, dedication, come,” Mr. Howe recalled. “They were School and for others it’s Upper School or and professionalism that were the hall­ the same as they are now - happy and college. The trick is to recognize that you marks of Bob Whitlock’s 42-year teaching excited about being at school, which I can’t just plow through that barrier. career. The award includes a stipend for thought was pretty neat.” To succeed, he said, students need to professional study, travel, or other work Algebra often is an opportunity for keep working and be patient enough to that contributes to the recipient’s continu­ students to enjoy math, Mr. Howe said. explore alternatives. ing excellence as a teacher. Rather than rely on lightning speed calcu­ Math curricula provoke strong feelings Announcing this year’s Whitlock lations, he said, algebra requires good among parents, Mr. Howe said. But he recipient during the annual end-of-year reading comprehension, connecting infor­ argues that titles of courses - algebra, ge-

26 • PRINCETON DAY SC H O O L • FALL 2008 FACULTY AWARDS ometry, etc — should not be used to confusing, Middle School students have to do with the fact that for middle gauge the level of math work occurring in not yet defined themselves. They are still schoolers, each day is a new day,” Mr. any given classroom. “You can do a lot of discovering who they are and are still open Howe said. “It doesn’t matter what hap­ math whatever you’re studying,” he said. to what the new day will bring. Adopting pened yesterday. They come in fresh and “Kids know whether they’re learning,” that mindset has enabled Mr. Howe to ready for a new day, even if they had a Mr. Howe said. “If you provide them op­ remain as enthusiastic as his students. bad one yesterday.. .The older I get, the portunities to learn, they’re usually pretty “Part of the reason I keep doing it has more I appreciate their viewpoint." happy.” One of the best lessons Mr. Howe learned was shared during his first year teaching. Having some “ups and downs” Grants for InspiredI Education in the classroom, Mr. Howe turned to Mike Merle-Smith, former head of PDS faculty are awarded grants for innovative ideas. Middle School, for some wisdom. After observing the class, Mr. Merle-Smith urged the new teacher to have some sheets David C. Bogle Award of paper on his desk for students who Susan Ferguson, Heather Maione, and Donna Zarzecki need them. That’s it? Mr. Howe thought. These teachers are building on the PDS commitment to educate the whole child, Later, he realized students who are busy academically, socially, emotionally and globally; for the present and the future by scrambling for paper get lost and have developing a “character education/community building” initiative. trouble keeping up with the class. After gathering information, ideas and materials and identifying potential “At the time, it didn’t seem like such speakers, they plan to present findings and ideas to the Head of School and Divi­ profound advice,” Mr. Howe said. “But sion Heads and to work with administrators, colleagues and parents to build a I realized over the years, that the little community that fosters the growth and well-being of all of its members. things matter.” For example, each of Mr. Howe’s math Ostro Grant for Interdiscplinary Programs students receives a special math notebook Mary Williams and Liz Ransom from him at the beginning of the school These Upper School teachers plan to develop a curriculum reflecting the intercon­ year. And there is a certain ritual involved. nected themes and core PDS values of diversity, sustainability, and service learning Mr. Howe has expectations about pre­ that are inherent in the content of their respective English and Spanish courses. cisely how his students will keep notes The result will provide students with a bilingual, bicultural perspective on and organize these notebooks. By provid­ multicultural literacy and increase awareness of and knowledge about an immigrant ing each student with a notebook — rather group that numbers more than 1.1 million in the US (83% in NE) and more than than simply telling them to buy one, Mr, 200,000 in New Jersey. Howe begins to establish a partnership with each child. Handing them a note­ Johnston Enrichment Award book is a way to show that they are on Eileen Hohmuth-Lemonick this math journey together. Photography teacher Eileen Hohmuth-Lemonick will accompany TIME magazine’s Indeed, Mr. Howe said he considers former senior medicine writer, Christine Gorman, to Malawi in Southern Africa to himself a fellow traveler with his adolescent create a multi-media presentation that tells the story of what Malawi, a small, land­ students. While the tween years can be locked country in southeastern Africa, is doing to hold on to its nurses. Such work is vital to teaching students to know the power of photography Whitlock Award Recipients and how it can be used to help others, Ms. Holmuth-Lemonick stated in her grant 2008 John Howe application. “It is critical that I remain a working photographer - not just a teacher 2007 Aaron Schomburg - to inspire my students.” 2006 Arlene Cohen 2005 John Baldwin Rosenberg Science Grant 2004 Cindy Peifer Lisa Webster 2003 Todd Gudgel Upper School Science Teacher Lisa Webster plans to use the new PDS organic gar­ 2002 Denise Bencivengo den to broaden the range of science education. Science teachers will purchase 2001 Betsy Rizza 2000 Susan Reichlin equipment for formal instruction in the garden, including experiments and field 1999 Judy Michaels studies run by both Biology and Environmental Science classes. 1998 Barbara von Mayrhauser In addition, Ms. Webster will support informal, student-directed learning as 1997 Jim Walker advisor for the new PDS Garden Club. She plans to compile a collection of garden­ 1996 Bette Soloway ing books, field guides, poetry, and prose that club members can use for both inspi­ 1995 Nancy Miller ration and reference in pursuit of their own interests. The effort will encourage and motivate students with a diverse set of interests in the garden.

FALL 2008 • PRIN CETO N DAY SC H O O L • 27 NEWS FACULTY

in Her Own Words PDS Celebrates a Long-Term Relationship

Upper School English teacher Susan Sara Schwiebert began her love affair with Princeton Day School as a substitute teacher. Stein was missed during the 2007- Thirty-five years later, her relationship with PDS has changed - from a substitute to OS academic year. Instead of sharing faculty, mentor and, eventually, Head of Lower School - but friends and former her love of literature and theater students proved the affection is mutual during Alumni Weekend 2008 with dedication with students, Ms. Stein was using of the Head of Lower School’s office in her name. a yearlong sabbatical to adapt the Mrs. Schwiebert, who retired from PDS in 1997 after more than 20 years of diaries of Esther (Etty) Hillesum educating our youngest students, was remembered as a valued mentor for grown-ups into a one-actor play. and children alike. Etty Hillesum was born in The “It was an honor to be a part of recognizing Sara Schwiebert and what she has Netherlands and was killed in contributed to PDS to make it the school it is today,” said Natasha Jacques Nolan ’00, Auschwitz during World War II. She who joined Justin Revelle ’03 and Susan Ferguson in presenting Mrs. Schwiebert with kept diaries and wrote letters from a commemorative plaque . 1941-43. Her Alluding to her “special relationship” with Mrs. Schwiebert, Ms. Nolan joked about writings were pub­ visiting her office “more than any normal parent would want their child to have visited... ” lished in The Yet her special status did have its benefits, Ms. Nolan concluded. “Because of my Netherlands in weekly visits I was really able to get to know the kind-hearted, caring person that she is.” 1981 and trans­ Indeed, anyone whose life is touched by Mrs. Schwiebert is better for it, colleagues lated into English and former students say. in 1983. “Through interactions in the hallways and classrooms, reading their report cards, Ms. Stein’s play, talking with teachers and parents, and watching them grow, Sara came to know and “Etty,” is based on care deeply for every Lower School child,” said Karen Pike, LS Learning Resource those diaries and letters. Sharing the Center Coordinator. stage with a suitcase, Etty weaves Mrs. Schwiebert presided over a transformation music from Westerbork’s Cabaret of Lower School, leading redesigns of curriculum, into her sharp accounts of the trans­ facilities and professional development for faculty. ports, the fields of lupins and the During her tenure, PDS added new teachers in art, barbed wire, Etty’s story is a music, computer and science. Her leadership style struggle against despair. By con­ reflected the “There’s no I in Team” philosophy, as fronting the truth of what is hap­ she patiently nurtured consensus. pening she creates a new form of “Sara cared so much about PDS, especially resistance that poses a larger ques­ its history and traditions,” said Judy Williams, tion and ultimately liberates her. Learning Resource Center Coordinator for math. Inspired by Etty Hillesum’s re­ She understood that schools are different from jection of hatred and bitterness, businesses and she added a great deal of humanity Ms. Stein writes on the website Sara Schwiebert at PDS in May '08. and compassion to the environment.” about the project that “Etty’s words, Despite the many demands on her time, Mrs. Schwiebert took time to write many insights and beliefs reach out from operettas and help direct holiday concerts and final assemblies. “She had a good eye for the Holocaust and allow us to see what would look good on stage,” Ms. Williams said. the power of hope and individual Kindergarten teacher Jim Laughlin ’80 recalls his first boss - Mrs. Schwiebert - thought in the most extreme as a big fan of Ohio State football who enjoyed sharing laughs with faculty. She also circumstances... had a knack for knowing what kind of support someone needed, whether that someone “In her gentle yet forthright was a child or a grown-up, he said. way, Etty asks us not to leave her “When (my wife) had our baby, Sara sent (fellow LS teacher) Aaron Schomburg at Auschwitz but to let her have into the hospital to hang out with me,” Mr. Laughlin said. a bit of say in what she hopes will As she prepared to retire, Mrs. Schwiebert told the Journal the part she “loved the be a new world.” most” about teaching and guiding the Lower School was “the challenge of observing Ms. Stein performed “Etty” each aspect of a child, and fitting the unique pieces of each puzzle together.” this fall at the Paramount Center Even though Mrs. Schwiebert is no longer an official member of the Lower School for the Arts in Peekskill, NY and faculty, she returns to share PDS history with teaching interns, helping them appreciate the HB Studio, 120 Bank Street in school traditions and culture. She still wants to know what’s going on in Lower School New York City and in Belgium in classrooms and how the children - some the children of students she taught - are November. For more performance growing and learning, said Susan Ferguson, second grade teacher and math curriculum dates and times, please visit coordinator. www.ettyplay.com. “To Sara, every child was special,” Mrs. Ferguson said. “She was very much the heart of PDS.”

28 • PRIN CETON DAY SCHO OL • FALL 2008 FACULTY FORMER FACULTY

Former Faculty From California to Dubai our past faculty is on the road

rthur Aaronson wrote in an Athletics at Nichols School. Nichols is all. If you are ever out in the Bay Area, email: “My long career in edu­ very similar to PDS...it’s a co-ed, 5th-12th please do give us a call. We love having cation has brought me to grade, independent school. I enjoy my visitors. Dubai in the United Arab new job and have met many great people On a random note, I ran into Greson AEmirates. I went in August 2007 as a up here. I am also coaching varsity soft­ Torchio ’01. He’s working for Camp consultant to the Ministry of Education ball and JV girls soccer. Galileo at Nueva and he poked his head and will return for another year with my I miss everyone at PDS! In March in my office. He’ll be teaching at San wife, Kristina, who is teaching research I saw Paul Lano, Doug McLane, Harry Francisco Day School in September and skills at a prom inent women’s university. Rulon-Miller and Lisa Webster in town. he shared that Charlie Denby ’00 will be My work involves mentoring principals at In June, John Levandowski, Ted Harring­ teaching PE at Marin Horizons. All the two public high schools as well as teach­ ton, Harry Rulon-Miller, Carol Koiro and best, M att and Pri. ing school administration to Emirati I all got together for dinner at Teresa’s. Principals who are completing their certi­ Great to see all of them and catch up! Abbie Mullaney writes: Although I only fication in administration. It is especially I enjoy getting emails from any taught at PDS for one year (06-07, gratifying to share my knowledge and of the students or faculty. I hope every­ Middle School, 5th grade Drama/Home­ years of experience with school adminis­ one is doing well. Send email to work Club/Permanent Sub), I thought it trators in the United Arab Emirates. I am [email protected] might be of interest to the community also studying Arabic and exploring other that I am currently enrolled in a Master’s countries in the Middle East. Our son, Carroll Kane wrote that “we moved to of Education program at Pepperdine Hayden ’95, is working as an Economic Windrows last October” but “the high University, with a PDS alum, Amanda Advisor with Emerging Markets Group in point of the Kanes’ winter was a trip to Suomi ’99! We bonded immediately over Uganda.” Ireland for the wedding of a granddaugh­ how fantastic and unique PDS is and how ter at Powers Court, a castle and fantastic lucky we felt to be a part of the commu­ garden near Dublin. . .There were drum­ nity while we were there. mers, flame throwers and Irish dancers; also a band wearing masks of the M 2.” Peter Sears writes: “After lung cancer sur­ gery and preventive chemo treatment in Matt Levinson/Pri Alahendra sent this 2005, I am back at teaching and writing. email message: “Hi al, we have made a I teach in, among other places, the writ­ successful transition to the Left Coast. ing program at Pacific University, outside We landed in Mill Valley after living in of Portland, Oregon. The Oregon coast is San Rafael for close to a year. We are the site of the program’s winter residency. much happier with our new location, I just had a chapbook released — Luge — close to the city and much closer to both and due in 2009 is Green Diver, a book of of our schools. Maya begins Kindergar­ poems. My wife and I live in Corvallis, Jan Baker called to report that Alberto ten in September and she will join Pri Oregon. Petrella (rink meister) and his wife Vera and Sanjay at Marin Country Day celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary School. We are growing more accus­ Frank Walter writes: As of July 1, 2008 I at a special Mass at St. Ann’s in Lawrence- tomed to the eco-friendly lifestyle and have retired from teaching (most recently ville on June 8th with a reception held by are working to do our part, though it’s at Somerset County Vocational and Tech­ their children. Alberto also celebrates his taken some getting used to — living roofs, nical High School). Delores and I hope to 80th birthday this year. A photo from stainless steel water bottles, composting, spend more time with our children and their 1958 wedding is shown above. compactors, hybrid vehicles and the list grandchildren. Wendy ’95 has two boys, goes on. Hiking has become part of our Andrew and Alan, and Randy ’87 has two Holly Fewkes sent an email update: “After daily ritual, as we have the Golden Gate girls, Carina and Natasha. 6 years at PDS, I moved to Buffalo, NY in National Reserve in our backyard. We July 2007. I am the Associate Director of miss PDS dearly and send our regards to

FALL 2008 • PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • 29 The State of the School

Report from the Chair of the Board of Trustees

s a graduate of Princeton Day School With particular pride and enthusiasm, and parent of two current students, Trustees concluded the year-long national search ' ; it is my honor to serve as chair of for a new Head of School with the appointment the Board of Trustees and to of Paul Stellato. The Search Committee followed report to you on the state of the a process that was thorough, inclusive and school. By any measure, 2007-08 was an historic benefited enormously from the participation of year for the school, with trustees focused on a faculty, staff, parents, alumni and student variety of important tasks and challenges that representatives. will shape the future of our school. The entire PDS community also shared the Last fall, the Facilities Steering Committee, excitement last November when we announced chaired by John Peach, and the Buildings and that Paul had accepted our invitation to lead the Grounds Committee, chaired by Mark Samse, school in the years to come. Since his arrival in oversaw the completion of a $24 million July, each day underscores the correctness of that construction project that included expanded upper and middle decision as we experience the benefits of his wisdom, vision and school libraries, a dazzling new arts wing, new and renovated enormous enthusiasm for Princeton Day School. athletic facilities and a renovated lobby for McAneny Theater. The Trustees look to build upon these accomplishments and The project was completed on time and on budget. These support Paul Stellato as he and the school begin this new and exciting spaces were opened last year and have already had a exciting chapter together. profound impact on our programs and the opportunities for students to learn and grow. — C. Treby McLaughlin Williams ’80 The successful conclusion of the $50 million Investing in Chair, Board o f Trustees Excellence Campaign last June stands as an incredible statement about the loyalty of our school community members and their broad endorsement of the importance and quality of the Princeton Day School Board of Trustees Goals 2008-09 teaching and learning that occurs every day on our campus. Special appreciation goes out to the dedicated members of the • Support Paul Stellato in his leadership of our school community. Campaign Steering Committee and Campaign Co-Chairs • Support and guide the Diversity Steering Committee as it Barbie Cole ’78 and Bob Wilson who, along with dozens of develops, with the school administration, a strategic plan for campaign volunteers, reached out to so many alumni, parents diversity and inclusion aligned with the school’s mission. and friends of the school to make our dreams for the school • Continue the momentum of the Investing in Excellence become reality. Campaign through enhanced attention to - and The Finance Committee, chaired by Andy Okun, worked performance of - the Annual Fund; identify and fund closely with the school’s administration in planning for and specific capital projects. overseeing a balanced budget while providing top quality • In the budget process, respond carefully to the immediate programs and keeping the tuition increase among the lowest in demands on the school’s financial resources while the state. As you will note in the accompanying statement of supporting the institution’s ability to achieve its mission revenues and expenses, the school once again concluded the year over the long term. with a balanced budget. While the economic downturn has • Design a process that enables members of the board to brought the school new challenges, I am confident that our understand the school’s efforts in fulfilling its stated mission Finance Committee has the experience and the expertise needed and its success in meeting the objectives enumerated in the to manage our response to these challenging circumstances. mission statement. STATE OF THE SCHOOL PDS

New Trustees Princeton Day School Board of Trustees 2008-09 Princeton Day School is pleased to welcome new members to the Board C. Treby McLaughlin Williams '80 of Trustees. These distinguished Chair members, elected in June 2008, bring Gianna Goldman to their trustee roles a long-standing Vice Chair history of community service, leadership and management expertise. Andrew M. Okun Treasurer

(left to right) Frederick Hargadon, Thomas B. Harvey Deborah McCourt, and Lisa Stockman Secretary/Parliamentarian

Deborah McCourt is president-elect of the PDS Parents Association and the parent of Robert H. B. Baldwin, Jr. two upper school students, David-Tyler ’09 and Alexandra ’11. Ms. McCourt, a Laura E. Banks graduate of Salem College, is a longtime volunteer at PDS, as a member of Auction Marc C. Brahaney Committee, Angels, Booster Club and Parent Partnership as well as a class parent. She Barbara Griffin Cole ’78 also is a member of several golf and yacht clubs, and a former board member for the Evelyn Turner Counts ’74 Princeton Girl Choir and Princeton University Art Museum. Her husband David is Peter M. Fasolo CEO of Granahan McCourt Capital. Sally L. Fineburg ’80 Jill Goldman ’74 Frederick Hargadon is the retired dean of admission at Princeton University. A graduate of Haverford College, Mr. Hargadon has served as a member of the Laura Hanson Swarthmore College Board of Managers, as Chair of the Trustees of The College Board, Frederick A. Hargadon as well as former chair of the Blue Ribbon panel reviewing admissions to West Point. Eleanor V. Horne He has been a faculty member of the Harvard University Summer Institute of College Tobin Levy Admissions and the Peace Corps Training Programs at Cornell University. Mr. Nancy Weiss Malkiel Hargadon also has participated on the California Association of Independent Schools Deborah A. M cCourt Board of Standards, and the California State Scholarship Commission’s Advisory Stephen Modzelewski Committee for College Opportunity Grants. Carl D. Reimers Mark J. Samse Lisa Stockman is director of Youth Foundation Inc., a New York-based nonprofit scholarship organization awarding grants to “exceptionally worthy, financially needy” David R. Scott secondary school seniors for undergraduate college education. She is the parent of Andrew J. Shechtel four PDS students, Isabel ’01, Hope 03, Phoebe 06 and Elizabeth ’09. Ms. Stockman Paul J. Stellato has been active in the PDS community, including serving on the school Nutrition Lisa R. Stockman Committee, and as a room parent, class parent and a member of PDS Parents Association John D. Wallace ’48 committees focused on the auction and gallery. She is a former trustee of the D&R Marilyn W. Grounds, Trustee Emerita Greenway Land Trust, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, Miss Porter’s School Betty Wold Johnson, Trustee Emerita Alumnae Board and former co-head of the St. Paul’s School Parents’ Association. Samuel W. Lambert III, Trustee Emeritus Edward E. Matthews, Trustee Emeritus Stanley C. Smoyer, Trustee Emeritus PDS STATE OF THE SCHOOL

Report from the Head of School

recall the words of an advisor.... of mine in brevity of my tenure: four months and counting college, a young writer who had grown up to the fifth, I occasionally have to wrestle to in North Carolina and been educated at its account for my own state, let alone that of the university (at a time when the University, school I have the privilege to lead. And yet, in ^ as they call it, was held in a bit less esteem those few short months, the school I hoped I but prided itself on producing scholars, writers, would find and which, for months and months, and thinkers) and who, for a brief time, I very I aspired to lead, is, indeed, everything I much wanted to emulate. Sad and sardonic, anticipated, and so much more. Life on this pensive and prim, he turned out to be my beautiful campus is lived fully and joyfully. pathway to some of the great loves of my life: Our children’s appetites for knowledge, wisdom, Homer (he of the Odyssey), M ilton (he of the and experience are sated for a time and then sonnets), Swift and Pope, Robert Lowell and ^ increase once more. Fed by a gifted faculty, they Henry Adams (he of The Education of...). W hen are nourished by both challenge and opportunity his very young charges (were we all just 19 then?) would put - academic, artistic, athletic - and grow strong and sure right their pens to paper and endeavor to emulate Coleridge’s meter before our eyes. Thus, we bear witness to who they are and and Keats’s rhyme, he would turn to us and quietly say, “Write yet can hardly contain ourselves from imagining who they what you know; write only what you know.’’ Good advice. will become. In one way or another, we all write what we know, even as So, when it comes to assessing the state of the school, we regard the necessary change that looms before us. By writing I must confess a significant bias: I think it is a truly remarkable what we know, we anticipate and prepare for change, grounding place, unlike any school community I have encountered. Yet, ourselves in the things we love and of which we are sure; and were I encountering the school for the first time, having only steeling ourselves against the waves that threaten to unmoor us this fat volume to guide me, I would say the school is in very and cast us away. “Change is good,” said the gap-toothed golfer good shape and in very good hands, and is guided by the values Tom Watson in a commercial for a set of irons he was hawking, and virtues that have shaped and defined it since its founding. and I must imagine that, for him, change was very good, indeed I don’t know that there is more I would need to know. In for he was the master of his own change, able to mark time and a time of dire concern (economic, that is) unlike any we have tempo as he saw fit. This is a rare luxury that few of us enjoy. faced in our collective lifetimes, Princeton Day School remains And yet change — self-imposed or thrust on us from some proud, prepared, and confident in the knowledge that its past source we had not imagined - becomes the single feature of our and present strengths will inform and ensure its future lives. We may feel so today, as the economic rock upon which we prosperity. have built our lives seems much less stable than we need it to be. As I come to the end of my first Journal article, I am pleased In such circumstances, the temptation is to question each and to say that I have heeded my teacher’s caution: I have written every facet of who we are and what we hope, as if somehow what I know. In some small way, I think I have written what you dividends are destiny. But they are not. We need only look into know, too: Princeton Day School is an essential school, one our children’s eyes to be reminded of that simple truth. which enriches both the local and national educational Thus, as you prepare yourself to devour this most recent landscapes. None of us would have it any other way! edition of the Journal, in which a number of key players assess the state of the school, you may want to leave this article until — Paul J. Stellato you have finished each and every morsel herein, for my capacity PDS Head o f School to address the question at hand is bounded on all sides by the STATE OF THE SCHOOL PDS

Revenue Endowment: 9.5%

Annual giving: 5.2%

Other income: .8% Net auxiliary programs: 1.7%

REVENUE Tuition...... 22,271,718 Financial aid (grants & remission) (4,832,725) Net tu itio n ...... 17,438,993 Net tuition: Endowment support...... 2,004,467 82.7% Annual giving ...... 1,098,695 Other income...... 172,525 Net auxiliary programs...... 364,898 Total: $21,079,578

EXPENSES Expenses Administration: 16.9% Instruction & student services 12,125,973 Administration...... 3,550,243 Plant operations...... 2,707,598 Capital asset renewal...... 1,479,794 General institution...... 578,818 Debt service...... 596,943 Total: $21,039,369

Net: $ 40,209

Plant operations: 12.9%

Capital assesment renewal: 7%

Instruction & General institution: 2.8% student services: 57.6% Debt service: 2.8%

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Report from the Parents Association

hat an exciting time to be As a graduate of Princeton Day School, as President of the PDS Parents well as the mother of an alumna, an Upper Association! The enthusiasm School student and a Middle School student, I and pride parents feel for our am more excited than ever to be associated with school was obvious at our first this school. As we move forward, your Parents meeting of the year, which drew a standing- Association will be finding new ways to make a room-only crowd to hear from our wonderful difference in the PDS community and support new head of school, Paul Stellato, as well as our the school we love! division heads Carlton Tucker, Steve Hancock, and John Weaver. — Jill Goldman ’74 All PDS families are members of the Parents President, PD S Parents Association Association and our role is to work with school administrators and teachers to promote a strong sense of community by facilitating communication, cooperation and involvement throughout the school. Through monthly meetings and special events, we provide a forum for parents to hear updates about the school and discuss topics of interest. In the year ahead, the Parents Association looks forward to continuing the tradition of supporting our students, the faculty, and school. The Parents Association supports PDS in many ways, helping teachers in each division and hosting events that build our community. From the annual auction, which raises money for professional development, to middle school fun nights and lower school musical performances, the Parents Association strives to do all we can in support of Princeton Day School. Our Garden Raising project has helped create a permanent educational resource already enriching the curriculum in all three divisions. The Beyond Books program provides “learning after hours” experiences for PDS parents, introducing them to our wonderful faculty. Our success relies on a fleet of intelligent, talented, organized, and friendly volunteers who are the heart and soul of the PDS Parents Association; and to each of them I can only say, over and over, “Thank You!” STATE OF THE SCHOOL PDS

Report from the Alumni Association

s graduates of PDS, Princeton laughter and learning - the very elements that Country Day School or Miss Fine’s made my years at PDS so special. School, alumni play a key role in If you haven’t been back lately, I encourage both the history and the future you to come see what’s new — and what’s of Princeton Day School. remarkably the same — at PDS. I hope to see The Alumni Association, led by a board you on Alumni Weekend, as we celebrate the including representatives from each school, lives we have created and those who helped us strives to encourage a close relationship among along the way. classmates and to celebrate the traditions and history of our school community. -— Sally Fineburg ’80 Today, the alumni of all three great schools President o f the PDS Alum ni Association return to the Great Road campus throughout the year to reminisce and renew ties with this vibrant community of learners. You will find alumni volunteers involved in virtually every aspect of the school; from the Board of Trustees, to the Alumni Board, to reunion volunteers and class correspondents. Alumni share career advice and life lessons with juniors and seniors during Career Day, while second-graders proudly perform the Maypole Dance for MFS alumnae whom they have come to know through the pen pal program. The Journal magazine, published twice a year, strives to keep alumni informed about their alma mater through photos, articles and class notes. Between editions, the Alumni Rela­ tions Office uses new technology to connect with alumni, including email, an alumni webpage at www.pds.org and a Facebook page devoted to the PDS Alumni Association. Alumni accomplishments are spotlighted for the community during Alumni Weekend, with special awards for Achievement, Service and inductions into the Athletic Flail of Fame. And this year, the Alumni Board is proud to introduce the Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizing achievements of our youngest alumni. As president of the Alumni Association, I love being around PDS! It’s gratifying to see firsthand how the school continues to maintain the same strong values and standard of excellence I experienced. It is so great to see the same exemplary care continued to be taken today to empower students to be their best and to encourage them to follow their dreams. Each time I step onto campus, I am surrounded by PDS STATE OF THE SCHOOL

Annual Fund

r - i — 1 he Annual Fund is a mighty force for Princeton Day School, contributing income equivalent to roughly $24 million in endowment each year. This year, our Annual Fund goal is $1.2 million - funding needed to ensure Princeton Day School continues to be as great a school tomorrow as it is today. We remain committed to providing the best education possible for our students. And we depend on support from each member of this dynamic community of learners to maintain and enhance the educational experience of our students. Special thanks to members of this community who have stepped forward to lead our Annual Fund campaign. We hope you can show your support for Princeton Day School by joining our effort this year.

2008-09 Annual Fund Leadership Sean Brennan, Parent Chair Howie Powers ’80, Alumni Chair Woody and Jacquie Phares, Grandparent Chairs Jack Hall and Liza Morehouse, Parents o f Alumni Chairs Marilyn Grounds, Former Trustee Chair

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Benjamin A. Hohmuth, M.D. ’90 Russell B. Pyne ’73 True Blue (and White!) Alumni Christopher J. Horan ’79 Ruth Pessel Riedel ’59 Mary Lawson-Johnston Howe ’85 Gail Petty Riepe '64 One reason for great optimism, especially in these Benjamin F. Howell, Jr. ’32 Alice Northrop Robbins ’40 Henry J. Huff ’54 difficult economic times, is the great number of loyal Shepherd K. Roberts ’47 Susan Fritsch Hunter ’67 Markley Roberts ’44 alumni who support PDS every year. Those listed below Simeon H. Hutner ’77 Barbara Johnston Rodgers ’51 have contributed to the Annual Fund for ten or more Mary Hobler Hyson '68 Arianna Rosati ’88 Alice Jacobson ’63 Peter R. Rossmassler ’47 years in a row. Nearly 100 of them have given for tw e n ty M. Daryl Janick Kent ’73 Hardy S. Royal ’89 or more years in a row. Nicholas De Jongh Osborne ’80 Patrick Rulon-Miller ’55 On behalf of the students, teachers, and coaches at Moore Gates, Jr. '42 Peyton Brewster Rutledge ’68 Richard B. Judge, Jr. '69 Alice Ganoe Ryden ’82 Princeton Day School, I send my profound thanks to David R. Kamenstein ’56 Lynn Behr Sanford '68 each and every one of you, and to all those who so Hilary Thompson Kenyon ’53 Kenneth C. Scasserra '53 thoughtfully and regularly support our important work Jane H. Kenyon ’79 William D. Schafer ’87 Hope Thompson Kerr ’53 Lauren Goodyear Schramm '82 here on campus. Nancy Hudler Keuffel ’58 Sara M. Schwiebert h’05 James B. Kilgore ’63 Susan Bauer Schwinger ’73 Sincerely, L. Chloe King ’55 Harriet Sharlin ’70 Paul J. Stellato, Head of School Lewis C. Kleinhans III ’46 Marjorie Shaw '70 Benjamin B. Kuris ’93 Jane Gihon Shillaber ’53 Jeremy S. Kuris ’91 Cynthia A. Shoemaker ’70 Joseph Abelson ’73 Robert E. Dougherty ’43 Sarah K. Lane ’66 A. Markell Meyers Shriver ’46 Glenna Weisberg Andersen ’73 Laurie Stuart Downs ’89 Sally Kuser Lane ’42 Muna Shehadi Sill ’79 Louise Mason Bachelder ’54 Christina Bachelder Dufresne '77 James B. Laughlin ’43 Hugh W. Sloan, Jr. ’56 J. Keith Baicker '78 Katherine Webster Dwight ’54 James B. Laughlin ’80 Julia Herr Smith '88 Gordon McAllen Baker ’51 Martha Thompson Eckfeldt ’60 John T. Law ’48 Margaret Petrikin Smith-Burke ’61 Richard W. Baker III ’58 Jettie Edwards ’64 Suzanne E. Lengyel ’84 David B. Smoyer ’56 Patience Outerbridge Banister ’63 C. William Edwards, Jr. ’63 Eleanor Vandewater Leonard '44 Margaret Wicks Spicer ’43 David A. Barondess, Ph.D. ’78 Mark A. Egner ’82 Amy R. Livingston '91 Austin C. Starkey, Jr. '69 Sia Godfrey Bauer '68 Katharine Walker Ellison '62 Julia D. Lockwood, M.D. ’67 Linda Maxwell Stefanelli '62 Laura S. Bennett ’85 Shawn W. Ellsworth '75 Laura W. Mali-Astrue ’74 Michele R. Sternberg ’87 Linda Staniar Bergh '66 Michael P. Erdman ’50 Charles F. Mapes, Jr. ’48 Dana H. Stewardson ’80 Mark F. Blaxill ’76 Peter E. B. Erdman ’43 Jay R. Marcus '80 Austin P. Sullivan, Jr. ’54 Andrew M. Bordeman '98 Harold B. Erdman ’39 Richard G. Marcus ’62 Elisabeth Kahora Taylor ’91 Dorothy Pickering Bossidy ’71 Laura Farina ’79 Hilary Martin ’70 Christopher M. Thomas ’82 Lewis C. Bowers II ’70 Anne Bishop Faynberg ’73 Gregory E. Matthews ’76 Caroline Stewardson Thornewill ’83 Wendy McAneny Bradburn '50 Fiona Morgan Fein '61 Colin C. McAneny ’45 Giovanna G.Torchio ’98 Lucy Brinster ’78 Scott J. Feldman ’93 Tania Lawson-Johnston Karen M. Turner ’72 John E. Brinster ’75 David S. Fitton, Jr. ’79 McCleery ’71 Palmer B. Uhl '74 Olive Schulte Brown ’43 Barbara Russell Flight ’77 Ann I. McClellan ’68 Karen C. Urisko ’85 Ralph M. Brown III ’75 Karen P. Fredericks ’89 Jo Schlossberg McConaghy ’67 Margaret Brooks Van Dusen ’31 Katharine Bryan Bulkley ’47 Benjamin M. Frost ’92 Howard McMorris II ’59 John E. Vine ’82 Rebecca W. Bushnell ’70 Alfred W. Gardner ’44 Wendy Lawson-Johnston Stephen M. Vine ’70 Jodie Platt Butz ’71 Katherine Gardner ’48 McNeil ’70 Henry T. Vogt ’72 Eric M. Bylin ’85 Julia Penick Garry ’77 Sheila Mehta ’78 Susan Barclay Walcott ’57 Frederica Cagan-Doeringer ’70 Thomas R. Gates ’78 Arthur D. Meritt ’50 John D. Wallace ’48 Vance G. Camisa, Esquire ’79 Beth Geter-Douglass ’82 Catherine White Mertz '79 Randall S. Walter '87 Henry B. Cannon III ’53 Marjorie Wallace Gibson ’84 Edwin H. Metcalf '51 Leslie Straut Ward ’80 Kevin M. Capinpin ’92 Louise Whipple Gillock ’73 Nancy B. Miller ’57 Lisbeth A. Warren ’71 James Carey, Jr. ’57 Ms. Jill L. Goldman ’74 John B. Mittnacht ’73 Lucy Law Webster ’49 Patricia Sly Chamberlain ’67 Beatrice Zenzie Gregory ’83 Marjorie Libby Moore ’43 Ms. Elizabeth Westergaard ’78 Jaye Chen ’86 Alice Lee Groton ’78 Patience Morgan-lrigoyen ’66 Marina von Neumann Whitman ’52 Victoria C.P. Chen, Ph.D. '84 Alexandra Smith Gunderson ’75 Mary Lee Muromcew '46 Jennifer Dutton Whyte ’80 Thomas D. Chubet '61 Sally Campbell Haas '63 Kang-Yup Na '82 Jane T. Wiley ’69 Amy Venable Ciuffreda ’88 John P. Hall III ’79 Phoebe Vaughn Outerbridge ’84 Ann M. Wiley ’70 John W. Claghorn III ’68 Julia Fulper Hardt ’61 Jeffrey F. Perlman ’82 Edward J. Willard ’84 Ann Kinczel Clapp ’59 Anne Harrison-Clark ’56 Brent Vine, Ph.D. ’69 Cintra Eglin Willcox ’76 Phyllis Vandewater Clement ’40 Michael L. Hart '68 Barbara Spalholz, Ph.D. ’74 C. Treby Williams ’80 Barbara Griffin Cole ’78 Cary Smith Hart, M.D. ’64 Melissa J. Phares-Jacobson ’80 Gay Wilmerding '75 John F. Cook ’56 Jennifer Chandler Hauge '78 Alice Roberts Pierson ’47 Robert D. Wilmot ’69 Gail Cotton ’62 Mark A. Heald '43 Robert R. Piper ’46 Jean Gorman Wilson ’69 Margaretta R. Cowenhoven ’30 Elizabeth C. Healy ’69 Keith D. Plapinger ’74 Mary Greey Woody ’41 G. Grenville Cuyler ’53 Lorraine M. Herr ’82 Mary Byrd Platt '49 Thomas C. Worthington ’71 Guy K. Dean III ’55 Daniel R. Herr ’84 Howard F. Powers, Jr. ’80 George M. Zoukee ’77 Nicholas John DeCandia ’80 Susan C. Hockings, Ph.D. ’86 Joseph D. Punia ’71 Anthony Dell ’80 Katherine Gulick Hoffman ’72 Joan Thomas Purnell ’42

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2008-2009 ALUMNI BOARD

Sally Lynne Fineburg ’80 President [email protected] AlumniNews Anthony Dell ’80 Vice President, Hello Alums! Alumni Activities [email protected] reetings from PDS! The new year is off to an exciting and dynamic start. The beginning of September was especially energized as we greeted Stephen J. Nanfara ’96 our new Head of School, Paul Stellato, as well as our new Heads of Vice President, the Middle and Lower Schools, Steven Hancock and John Weaver, School Relationships Grespectively. All three have quickly become welcome fixtures on campus for the [email protected] students, parents, faculty, administration and alumni. If you haven’t already had a chance, feel free to stop by and say hi! PDS and the Alumni Association have never been stronger. This was evident John C. Baker ’62 when, thanks to all of you, we broke attendance records at Alumni Weekend 2008. [email protected] Alums, current students, parents, grandparents as well as current and past faculty packed the tent at the Grand Gathering of Classes on a beautiful Saturday this past Sara E. K. Cooper ’80 May. Everyone enjoyed catching up with former teachers, coaches as well as class and saraekcooper@aol. com team-mates and celebrating with the many award winners including our Alumni Award recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame honorees. Afterward, athletes young and Rosalind Waskow Flansen ’81 ‘not as young’ filled the fields and courts participating in softball, lacrosse and our [email protected] newest edition, a tennis round robin (see photos page 48). Plus the Reunion class parties rocked to name just a few of the many highlights of the weekend - check Christopher J. Horan ’79 those photos on pages 46-47. Don’t miss out on the fun this year; make your plans [email protected] now to attend Reunion Weekend 2009 this May 15th and 16th! You don’t have to wait until May to come back to PDS, we have plenty planned Elisabeth Aall Kaemmerlen ’64 between now and Reunion Weekend! Our goal as an Alumni Board is to help you [email protected] stay connected and we have an enthusiastic and energetic Board including alums from MFS, PCD and PDS all of whom have been having a great time planning Galete J. Levin ’96 events we hope will entice you to stay in touch. So, whether you’ve just graduated or [email protected] haven’t been in touch for a while we encourage you to mark your calendars with the following dates! Family Skate Day is January 1 and Career Day takes place Friday, Shana Fineburg Owen '87 April 17. Watch your mail; we’ll be sure to let you know as we plan more events. [email protected] And remember, you can stay connected between events through issues of the Journal and the PDS website. Visit our virtual Alumni Community at www.pds.org Sarah Beatty Raterman ’91 to access an up-to-date Alumni Calendar, or look for the Princeton Day School [email protected] Alumni group on Facebook. Elisabeth Kahora Taylor ’91 We look forward to seeing and hearing from you. Please feel free to contact us [email protected] with questions, thoughts or ideas. Come join the fun!! Mark L. Zaininger '81 [email protected]

Sally L. Fineburg ’80 Tracey Gates Alumni Board President Director o f Alum ni Relations and Reunion Giving [email protected]

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A New Face in the Alumni Office

rinceton Day School proudly of Lawrenceville and has served as president f welcomes Tracey Gates as Director of the Stony Brook Garden Club and as a of Alumni Relations and Reunion board member of both Trinity Counseling Giving, responsible for nurturing the Service (including chair of the annual Bastille school’s relationship with alumni from PDS, Day Ball) and SAVE, A Friend to Flomeless as well as from Miss Fine’s School and Animals. Princeton Country Day School. She is looking forward to working with Tracey, a St. Lawrence University alum, the Alumni Board, organizing regional and is married to PDS Class of 1978 alumnus local alumni activities and coordinating class Tom Gates. Their daughter, Sheridan, is a reunions, reunion class support and Alumni junior at PDS; their son, Ren, is a sophomore Weekend. at St. Lawrence University. “I see the influence PDS has had on my Tracey, who lives in Pennington, brings to husband and my daughter and how much PDS years of experience as a volunteer event they value the relationships with both organizer and fundraiser throughout the classmates and teachers,” she said. “I am eager community. She recently co-chaired the 310th to help other alumni sustain those kinds of Anniversary Gala for the Presbyterian Church special connections with the school.”

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Recognizing Excellence Nominations being accepted for Alumni Service Award, Alumni Achievement Award, Outstanding Young Alumni Award, and Athletic Hall o f Fame

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■MM MMMMHMMM Selection Criteria Nomination Form Alumni Awards I would like to nominate: • I he Alumni Service Award is given to an alumna/us whose efforts to give back to the community and/or Princeton Day School reflect the highest ideals of the school. The recipient is someone who inspires others by his or her example of sensitivity or generosity. Class of • The Alumni Achievement Award is given to an alumna/us For the: Q Alumni Service Award who has achieved excellence in his or her chosen field and who has made a commitment to helping others. The recipient I I Alumni Achievement Award is someone who inspires others by his or her achievement.

I I Outstanding Young Alumni Award • The Outstanding Young Alumni Award will honor an alumna/us I I Athletic Hall of Fame who graduated within the past 10 years, who has made significant contributions to civic or professional organizations, Reason for nomination: whose life is characterized by creativity, curiosity and community service and who reflects the highest ideals of Princeton Day School.

Athletic Hall of Fame • Athletes: Player nominees must have attended Miss Fine’s School, Princeton Country Day School, or Princeton Day School for a minimum of two years. Athletes become eligible for consideration five years after the graduation of their class. Inductees will have compiled an exceptional interscholastic athletic career or otherwise distinguished themselves through outstanding athletic achievements and exemplify the highest ideals of the school. Selection is based primarily on athletic accomplishments while at Miss Fine’s School, Princeton Country Day School or Princeton Day School. Subsequent achievements in athletics and other areas are also taken into consideration.

• Coaches: To be eligible for consideration as a coach, nominees must have retired from coaching at PDS after working at the school for a minimum of five years. Selection is based upon an exceptional Your name, class year, address and phone: coaching career, which brought great credit to the school.

• Extraordinary Achievement: The Selection Committee also considers for induction those nominees: a) who have achieved extraordinary success in athletic endeavors or programs not offered by the school; b) whose distinguishing athletic achievements occurred subsequent to their time at school; c) whose example of uncommon commitment, dedication, and support of our athletic program is worthy of special recognition. Please attach additional paper for multiple nominations. Please send nominations to the Alumni Office, T hank you. PO Box 75, Princeton, NJ 08542 or you may submit nominations online at www.pds.org/alumni

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Introducing the Princeton Day School Award for Outstanding Young Alumni

he Princeton Day School Alumni Board is pleased to recognize achievements of our youngest alumni with the introduction of The Outstanding Young Alumni Award at Alumni Weekend 2009. This award will honor an alumna/us who graduated within the past 10 years, who has made significant contributions to civic or professional organizations, whose life is characterized by creativity, curiosity and community service and who reflects the highest ideals of Princeton Day School. “This award is our way of saluting the achievements of recent graduates,” said Alumni Board President Sally Fineburg ’80. “Young alums are integral to the vitality of the Alumni Association, and the talents they share inspire the entire PDS Calling all community.” Nominations for the Outstanding Young Alumni Award may Peer Group be submitted to the PDS Alumni Office with the form on page 40 of this Journal or by emailing Alumni Director Tracey Gates at [email protected]. leaders!

Plans for the spring edition of the Journal Nominate! include a cover story about the Princeton Day School Peer Leadership Training Program - Alumni Awards are awarded each Spring. Nominations are but we need your help! currently being accepted for Alumni Service Award, Alumni Achievement Award, Outstanding Young Alumni Award, and Athletic Flail of Fame. Please use the form at left to nominate an Through skits, challenges and conversation, alumnae/i you know who deserves our recognition. peer leaders help younger students embrace the PDS culture while adjusting to life in Upper School. The program touches every student who attends Upper School, influencing ' attitudes and relationships for years beyond Keep in touch... graduation.

To keep up with classmates between issues of the If you have fond, funny, or frightening stories Journal join the Alumni Online Community! from your days in Peer Group, we want to hear from you! Just go to www.pds.org and select the Alumni and Development page. Click on "Login” from the left Please email your comments to navigation bar and then "Register Here." Michelle Ruess Director of Communication [email protected] Questions? Contact the Alumni Relations office at 609-924-6700 Deadline is February 1, 2009 xl265 or e-mail Tracey Gates at [email protected]

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SPOTLIGHT ON YOUNG ALUMNI Alumnae Team Up to Tell Story o f Microfinance by Hilary Parker '97 for Princeton Weekly Bulletin, with photos and updates by Molly Jamieson '04

detailing her plan to assess the success of microfinance institutions by meeting with staff members and borrowers at a diverse group of organizations throughout the developing world. In Summer 2007, Jamieson traveled to Peru, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, Bangladesh, Thailand and China. Staying in hostels, she spent between four days and two weeks in each country, meeting with microfinance organizations and visiting their clients, many of whom live in sheer destitution. But nothing compared to Khlong Toei, the largest slum in Bangkok, where 120,000 people live in a network of dark, lethargic alleyways and two-story buildings of plywood and tin sheeting. “Everyone argues about the definition of poverty, but I found it there,” Jamieson said. She also found insight. It came in the form of a conversation with one of Step Ahead Micro Enterprise Development’s borrowers, a woman by the name of Jai, who started a business with her husband to prepare and deliver meals. By all traditional measures, microfinance had been a stellar success for Jai. Her business had grown; she had PRINCETON, NJ — Just six months after being introduced paid back her loan, taken out a larger one and was depositing to the idea of microfinance — providing the poor with extremely savings. But when Jamieson asked her if she would be leaving small loans to start businesses — (Princeton) senior Molly Khlong Toei, Jai looked at her quizzically and said she and her Jamieson traveled around the world to assess it in action, visiting husband would never leave. lending organizations in seven countries on three continents. “What struck me about that wasn’t that she should leave, but Jamieson’s senior thesis project for the Woodrow Wilson the fact that, according to traditional microfinance assessment, School of Public and International Affairs was inspired by a December 2006 New York Times profile of Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh, who shared the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for inventing microfinance with the Grameen Bank, which he founded 30 years ago. The goal of microfinance is simple: provide the poor with small loans, typically averaging around $345, to support their business endeavors and help them rise out of poverty. Jamieson’s research took her to seven countries, where she met with both microfinance institutions and their borrowers, interviewing some clients in Klong Toei slums of Bangkok. “I liked the idea that it wasn’t a handout,” said Jamieson, who received a certificate in environmental studies. “ This is about business, not charity. It’s about giving people capital and tools.” Jamieson learned about a funding opportunity from the Circumnavigators Club Foundation shortly after reading the Times article. The organization provides support to rising college seniors to do research for 10 weeks on a subject of their choosing, as long as they literally circumnavigate the globe — crossing the appropriate meridians in the proper order — as they do so. Jamieson wrote one of four winning proposals in the nation,

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Molly (Jamieson '04) is looking at the crucial question o f how to measure and demonstrate the social performance o f microfinance institutions.

everything about her story would say that the organization was doing a great job,’’ Jamieson said. “But she was remaining in poverty. There needed to be a way to measure if people’s lives were actually changing.” The experience prompted Jamieson to focus her thesis on the evaluation of tools used to assess the impact of microfinance institutions. She uses case studies such as Jai’s to illustrate her claim that social performance metrics need to be used in conjunction with traditional financial benchmarking tools to evaluate the success of microfinance institutions and prove their effectiveness to potential donors and investors. “The field of microfinance holds great potential to promote more secure livelihoods for the poor and to reduce their vulnerability,” said Jamieson’s faculty adviser Karen McGuinness, assistant dean for graduate education in the Wilson School and lecturer in public and international affairs. “Molly is looking at the crucial question of how to measure and demonstrate the social performance of microfmance institutions. O f course, it’s not only reaching the poor that’s important, but also ensuring borrowers to persist in a life of poverty without ever really that this intervention helps them to move out of poverty. One of escaping it. In situations where microfmance institutions aren’t the features of Molly’s thesis that’s so distinctive is that she had found to be improving people’s lives, the tools will help identify the opportunity to observe many microfmance programs last the need for changes in the services provided or alternatives to summer in a number of countries.” microfmance in a given area. The proper assessment tools, Jamieson argues, will be able to Increasingly, the microfmance world is becoming aware of the address the two major critiques of microfmance as a means to need to measure success in terms beyond the financial. In her end poverty: that it doesn’t serve the very poor, and that it allows thesis, Jamieson evaluates a variety of the social performance indices that have been proposed, ultimately recommending a series of low-cost assessment tools — known as poverty scorecards — that measure a small number of observable and verifiable indicators of poverty. Jamieson argues that these inexpensive and easily replicable tools have the most potential for quick and effective deployment to microfmance institutions around the world. She proposes that these tools could be used to assess a borrower’s status upon joining an organization and annually thereafter to assess change in the borrower’s living situation. Jamieson plans to provide copies of her thesis to the organizations she worked with last summer in hopes that it may help them more accurately assess their success. After graduating in June, she began work in New York City as a Research Fellow at the Rockefeller Foundation. She works on the Foundation’s Global Health and Urban teams, helping to develop long-term intervention strategies to improve the lives of the world’s poorest and works with international organizations to enhance the quality, affordability, and accessibility of their programs.

Reprinted courtesy o/Trinceton Weekly Bulletin. Hilary Parker ’97 is a freelance writer in New Jersey.

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Alumni Weekend 2009

All Princeton Day School, Princeton Country Day School and Miss Fine’s School alumni, faculty and staff are invited. The classes o f 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999 and 2004 will be celebrating benchmark reunions. Don’t miss the chance to relive memories with friends, teachers and coaches.

Enjoy activities including: Annual Alumni Faculty and Staff Reunion, Moment of Remembrance, Grand Gathering of Alumni Classes, Meet our new head of school Paul Stellato, Alumni Lacrosse, Alumni Tennis Round Robin, Children’s Fun Festival, Athletic Hall of Fame and Class Parties.

REUNION CHAIRPERSONS Information will be mailed to reunion classes in the fall and invitations to all alumnae/i will be mailed in the spring. For further information, contact your class reunion chairpersons listed below.

5th Reunion: Class of 2004 30th Reunion: Class of 1979 Nick Benacerraf...... [email protected] Laura Farina...... [email protected] Kate Chimacoff...... [email protected] Doug Fein...... [email protected] Molly Jam ieson...... [email protected] Sarah Woodworth Gibson...... [email protected] Scott Rosenberg...... [email protected] John H a ll...... [email protected] Laddie Sanford...... [email protected] Chris Horan ...... [email protected] M att Tarduogno...... [email protected] Jane Henderson Kenyon ...... [email protected] Cathy W hite M ertz...... [email protected] 10th Reunion: Class of 1999 Evan Press...... [email protected] Maria Tardugno Aldrich...... [email protected] Chris Gerry ...... [email protected] 35th Reunion: Class of 1974 John Griffith...... [email protected] Evelyn Turner Counts [email protected] Ariana Ja k u b ...... [email protected] Jill G oldm an...... [email protected] Annie Jam ieson...... [email protected] David Straut...... [email protected] Polly H unter W hite ...... wwhitel [email protected] 15th Reunion: Class of 1994 Anne Williams...... [email protected] Kyra Skvir Frankel ...... [email protected] Laate Olukotun ...... [email protected] 40th Reunion: Class of 1969 Veronica W hite ...... [email protected] Beth H ealy...... [email protected] Margaret Carmalt...... [email protected] 45th Reunion: Class of 1964 20th Reunion: Class of 1989 MFS: Mea Kaemmerlen...... [email protected] Nicole D unn ...... [email protected] PCD: (volunteers needed) Matt Henderson...... [email protected] Libby H ip p ...... [email protected] 50th Reunion: Class of 1959 Doria Roberts...... [email protected] MFS: Ann Kinczel Clapp ...... [email protected] PCD: Steve C o o k ...... [email protected] 25th Reunion: Class of 1984 Andrew Bing...... [email protected] Margie Wallace Gibson ...... [email protected] For reunion information: Nina Moore Howell...... [email protected] Suzanne Lengyel ...... suzl [email protected] Contact your class chairperson Lawrence M iller...... [email protected] Go to www.pds.org Gala Narezo...... [email protected] Phoebe Vaughn Outerbridge...... [email protected] Contact the alumni office toll free Whitney Ross ...... [email protected] 1.877.924.2586 David Stifel...... [email protected] Hilleary Thomas...... [email protected] E-mail the Alumni Director Sarah Griffin Thompson...... [email protected] Tracey Gates at [email protected] John Woodward...... [email protected]

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lumni Weekend 2008 provided many opportunities for athletes past and present. AAlumni golfers gathered at Bedens Brook Country Club for lunch followed by the Blue & White Cup competition. The Alumnae/Alumni Softball Game (at left) drew a good crowd to Pagoda Field, while others enjoyed a new tradition - the Alumnae/ Alumni Tennis Round Robin (below). The Kim Bedesem Alumnae Lacrosse Game and Bob Krueger Alumni Lacrosse Game at the Bill Smoyer ’60 Field gave varsity athletes a chance to play alongside former teammates (top photos). Thanks and congratulations to all alumni who played, cheered, and rekindled their Panther pride!

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(above) Amy Venable Ciuffreda '88 poses with her mom and former PDS science teacher Pat Venable and Robyn Ultan '78

Alumni Celebrate Spring (right) Alumni Board members and The annual Spring Fling party draws alumni '96 classmates Galete Levin throughout the Princeton area, as well as and Stephen Nanfara those returning to campus to share advice with juniors and seniors during Career Day. Special thanks to Jud Henderson ’92 and M att Henderson ’89 for hosting the gathering and welcoming everyone. If you’d like to volunteer for the 2009 Career Day on Friday, April 11 please contact Tracey Gates, Director of Alumni Relations and Giving, at 609 924-6700 xl265 or [email protected]

(above) Alumni Board President Sally Fineburg '80 chats with Kathryn Jennings '85 and Lynch Hunt '85.

(above) Longtime faculty member and PDS Trustee Rev. Carl Reimers visits with (above) PDS Trustee Rev. Carl Alumni Board Members Sara Reimers, a former faculty Cooper '80 and Tony Dell '80. member, catches up with Tom Gates '78

(left) Alumni Board President Sally Fineburg '80 shares a laugh with host and past- president Jud Henderson '92 and Alumni Board Members Tony Del! '80 and Stephen Nanfara '96.

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Never Too Late Leisureville: Adventures in Nelson, Phillip Lopate, Martha McPhee, Anne Martindell ’32 America's Retirement Utopias Jonathan Ames, Thomas Beller, Maud and Nell Casey, Pagan Kennedy, Stephen Boxed Books Andrew Blechman ’87 McCauley, Elissa Schappel, Katharine Grove Atlantic Reflecting on a life that led from The Plaza Weber, and many others. Publisher’s Hotel to the New Jersey Senate, to New When his next-door neighbors in a Weekly calls the collection of essays and Zealand and back, Ms. Martindell shares quaint New England town suddenly fiction defining 94 sex-related terms her “carpe diem” philosophy and can-do picked up and moved to a gated retire­ as “often riveting, and occasionally spirit in this memoir, published just a few ment community in Florida called “The shocking ” weeks before her death in June 2008. Villages,” Mr. Blechman decided to Oprah Winfrey’s magazine, O, She once told a reporter “I didn’t do investigate. He found a community describes the “encyclopedia” as a compen­ anything real until I was 50,” according to larger than Manhattan “with a golf dium of highly personal definitions The New York Times. Yet Ms. Martindell course for every day of the month, two running the gamut from “A, Adultery 'carved out a career in New Jersey politics, downtowns, its own newspaper, radio, to W, Wet Dreams” that are “juicy or serving as a state senator in the 1970s, and and TV stations, The Villages is a city of unpalatable, depending on your point held posts in President Jimmy Carter’s nearly one hundred thousand (and of view.” administration, including that of ambassa­ growing), missing only one thing: chil­ dor to New Zealand.” She also returned to dren,” according to his website 25 Under 25: Up-and-Coming Smith College, more than six decades after www.andrewblechman.com American Photographers her freshman year, and became at age 87 He “delves into life in the senior Selected and introduced by Sylvia Plachy, their oldest graduate in 2002. utopia, offering a hilarious first-hand Edited by Iris Tillman Hill Former President Jimmy Carter, report on all its peculiarities, from ersatz powerHouse Books and the Center for recalled the “exceptional job” Ms. nostalgia and golf-cart mania to manufac­ Documentary Studies at Duke University Martindell did as the first female US tured history and the residents’ surpris­ http://cds.aas.duke.edu Ambassador to New Zealand and recom­ ingly active sex life....(and) traces the mended the book as “the description of a history of the trend, and travels to Ari­ Eleanor (Eli) Oakes 03 is one of the remarkable career.” zona to show what has happened to the young, talented photographers featured Carol T. Christ of Smith College pioneering utopias after decades of segre­ in this third edition of 25 Under 25 described this autobiography as “stirring.” gation.” competition winners. Every five years, The eventful story “demonstrates the The book earned a starred review from CDS publishes a collection of work human capacity to repeatedly reinvent the Library Journal, which stated, “Read­ showcasing the talent of twenty-five of oneself...The tale she tells not only reflects ing Blechman’s book is intriguing, appall­ America’s most promising photogra­ the major historical events from the ing, but always engaging. His description phers, twenty-five years old and younger. 1930s to the 21st century, but epochal of The Villages reads like a science fiction This volume features photographs se­ changes in women’s lives.” novel. Highly recommended.” lected by renowned photographer Sylvia Plachy that explore the theme “transi­ Dirty Words: A Literary tions”: what it means to be in-between, Encyclopedia off Sex in flux, at odds, in a new state of be­ ing— personally, locally, nationally, or Ellen Sussman ’72 internationally,” according to the CDS Bloomsbury website. On her website, www.ellensussman.com, This collection includes a wide range Ms. Sussman’s latest work is described as of approaches to photography: straight a collection of “the most outlandish and photography; documentary essays; highly often unspeakable sexual terms, as de­ personal and expressionistic stories; Send your BookNotes to: fined and explained by some of today’s staged, spontaneous, or experimental [email protected] most exciting writers” including Antonya images; and surreal tableaux.

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1949 Please note: 60th Reunion Class notes include columns Correspondent needed submitted by the class Joan Budny Dawe writes: Kirby correspondents, as well as Thom son and I had been good notes submitted directly to friends since we left MFS. She, PDS and media reports on Lucy Law and I were three MFS class members. graduates living in England in 1960. Lucy and I were married to Classes without a Englishmen and Kirby was mar­ correspondent may send ried to Donald Hall, the poet. notes to: Kirby has always been a very spe­ PDS Communications Office Roberta Harper Lawrence '38 with her nine great-grandchildren. cial person in my life. Patti Tighe Princeton Day School Walden also has kept in touch with Kirby over the years. P 0. Box 75 inducted into the PDS Athletic 1939 My husband and I did do the Princeton, NJ 08542 Hall of Fame on May 17, 2008 70th Reunion Queen Mary II to NY and back to Email: [email protected] during Alumni Weekend. She was the UK June 26-July 14. We had Therese E. Critchlow always a terror on the hockey field six days when we arrived in NY 11 Westcott Road when we were in school. She Princeton, NJ 08540-3059 and spent three at Stone Harbor turned her attention to golf after with the Chatams (cousins) and her husband, Les Brown, intro­ 1940 Mark Chatham ’96, then three 1925-29 duced her to that sport. After days in Washington Crossing with winning local and statewide Anne Guthrie Yokana brother Roger Budny ’59 - great! PDS Communications Office championships, she served as 87 Battle Road Princeton, NJ 08540-4945 President of the Womens Golf 1950 1930 Association of Philadelphia in Margaret Munro Griffin writes: 1982-83 and for the past 25 years Correspondent needed Margaretta R. Cowenhoven On August 4, 2007, I married she has been a rules official for the 501 East Campus Ave., Apt 247 F. Hastings Griffin. We’ve been United States Golf Association. Donata Coletti Mechem writes: Chestertown, MD 21620-1680 friends for about 65 years and this She had hip replacement surgery My husband Kirke’s big opera is very pleasant. Otherwise not almost two years ago but still John Brown was premiered by 1931-1937 much has happened. plays whenever she can. Lyric Opera of Kansas City, May 3-11, 2008. All of our four adult PDS Communications Office 1941 1944 children, their spouses and kids were there along with many 65th R e u n io n 1938 Correspondent needed friends from across the country. Correspondent needed They have a very talented group Roberta Harper Lawrence 1942 of singers and we were pleased 3359 Burbank Drive 1945-46 with their topnotch production. Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 Mary Roberts Woodbridge [email protected] 2316 Windrow Drive Correspondent needed 1951 Roberta Harper Lawrence sends a Princeton, NJ 08540-5020 Nellie Oliphant Duncan photo of herself with her nine 1947 Coventry Farm, 549 The Great Road great-grandchildren on Mothers 1943 Barbara Pettit Finch Princeton, NJ 08540-2537 Day 2008. All nine are grandchil­ Marjorie Libby Moore Pour les Oiseaux, 12 Monmouth Hills [email protected] dren of Robin Lawrence 90 Woolsey Court Highlands, NJ 07732 Henderson; each of her three boys Pennington, NJ 08534-1428 1952 has three children. Bobbie writes: 1948 My remaining classmates may be Marjorie Moore reports: Jean Samuels Stephens Elizabeth Sinclair Flemmer and interested... I swim every day and Correspondent needed 16 Stonerise Drive have a vegetable garden in my I had the pleasure of seeing our Lawrenceville, NJ 08548-5533 backyard. That’s about it. classmate Olive Schulte Brown [email protected]

FALL 2008 • PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • 51 CLASS NOTES ALUMNI NEWS 1953 1954 She has been working with people 1956 55 th Reunion from various towns on the north Elaine Polhemus Frost shore of MA, and with groups Cicely Tomlinson Richardson 416 Crosslands Drive Katherine Webster Dwight from the Council on Aging in 58 Bear Tree Road 115 Windsor Road Kennett Square, PA 19348 Ipswich and a women’s minimum Oxford, NH 03777 Tenafly, NJ 07670-2615 [email protected] security prison just north of [email protected] 201-569-4846 Elaine Frost writes: Sorry none of [email protected] Ipswich. Lucy loves it. This sum­ Cicely Richardson writes: News us could get to our 55th Reunion mer she is tending her vegetable in our Smith Alumnae Quarterly last May - we’ll do better for our 1955 garden and supervising the rental prompted me to write Betsy Hall 60th, I think! of a house on the Vineyard that Hutz who called back from Caroline Rosenblum Moseley L. Chloe King she bought in October. The best Maine. She is coping with genetic and Roger have been taking some 64 Carey Road part of the Vineyard is her two hemochromatosis, a condition hiking trips recently. In May, they Needham, MA 02494-1104 grandchildren and her two sons that must be inherited from both went to Spain and hiked between [email protected] who live there year-round. The parents. Declining to be sucked other sons are in Wellfleet, MA Grenada and Seville. In August, Chloe King writes: Jo Cornforth into the digital age, Betsy and Portland, OR. they were hiking in Glacier National Coke sent news of a busy year continues to do black and white Alice Marie Nelson spent a Park. Caroline continues to work ahead. In September, she will be photography and has been writing wonderful week in Germany in part-time in the Development co-president of the Symphony haiku. She indicated she’d love to June, catching up with old friends Office at Princeton University. Guild; president of the Theatre join us in Boston if possible. and colleagues in the North. She Mary Butler Nickerson had Centre; and co-chair of her 50th Hobey Alsop Hinchman, her was based in Berlin—staying with Wellesley College reunion husband Dave, and Joan Pearce her goddaughter who lives and next June!!! For fun, and Anselm and her husband Klaus works there. She also visited before all of the above be­ traveled to Rwanda last May. ex-colleagues and friends in gins, Jo is going to Italy in Joan reports that the trip began Hamburg and Kiel. Alice Marie July on an opera tour cel­ with an overnight in Brussels had not been in Berlin since the ebrating Puccini’s 150th before they flew down to Kigali. fall of the Wall: tremendous birthday: seven operas in “What a spectacular opportunity, changes, of course, although the 10 days... Milan, Verona, reuniting with my^old seventh- opera houses remain pretty much and Lucca’s new opera grade pal and hiking in the hills, the same. (What does that tell us house. viewing the remarkable primates about the world of opera?) Alice Ellen Jamieson Franck (as they studied us) as well as Marie plans to spend much of the sent news of her retirement visiting Dian Fosse’s gravesite.” summer at her cabin at Swartswood from being a paid social Hobey wrote about the trip: Lake in Sussex County, NJ. She worker. She is now doing “We primarily went to see the turns 70 this summer, and she PDS Lower School teacher Judy Williams pretty much the same silverback mountain gorillas and Ann will be celebrating their passed along this photo of Hilary Thompson thing for free in a commu­ who were magnificent! They are 30th Anniversary—so there will Kenyon and Hope Thompson Kerr '53 nity soup kitchen. She referred to as ‘habituated,’ which snapped during her summer vacation. She be two more reasons for good always has time for grand­ means that they are used to hu­ writes: 'I was in Denali National Park in food and wine! children, golf, some travel mans and uninterested in us, so Alaska this summer and met two ladies on a I spent two weeks in May on a hiking trail. As we talked, we discovered that and several worthy projects there we were with just a few feet river trip in Eastern Europe where we were all from Princeton. Then it turned that never get very far separating us and them and no we visited five formerly commu­ out that they were alums of Miss Fine's (like learning Spanish and fence in sight! I sort of had to School! I did not see Mount McKinley, but I nist countries. A very interesting organizing family memora­ pinch myself to be sure that it did see the Thompson twins!' trip! Early in July I had a great bilia). Ellen and her was me standing there. It was also time with some of my family in a trip to Italy in April, and husband have downsized recently fascinating to ‘discover’ Rwanda Bay Head! That always brings continues to live in Brookline, from a very large house to a small —a wonderful country that is back happy memories of our MA. This spring she pulled off house in the same small town. recovering from the horrible what seemed to me an astonishing They spend part of the-winter in weekend trip just before gradua­ genocide of the mid-’90s through feat - an exchange of living quar­ Florida. tion... we were all sunburned for a peace and reconciliation pro­ ters with one of her sons and his Mary Tyson Goodridge Lund our big moment! I will be spend­ gram. They have some major family, who had been renting the (now Ty Lund) sends news that is ing much time at our cottage in hurdles to conquer because they downstairs apartment in Mary’s “plain and simple.” She is healthy NH for the remainder of the are landlocked with a very dense house. She managed, in a month and happy running her recovery summer... on many golf courses population and are still a strug­ or two, to downsize significantly, center for women in San Miguel in Vermont, New Hampshire and gling third world country. But pack up for the move, take the de Allende, Mexico. She is work­ Maine. Retirement is super! they are a happy, determined trip to Italy, and complete the ing harder than she EVER has— Thanks to all of the above people. And best of all was spend­ move on her return! What a great entranced by the Mexican culture classmates for responding to my ing time with Joan after all these job of organization and discipline! and totally involved with her request for news. Perhaps others years and getting to know Klaus.” Caroline and I had been compar­ three grandchildren and her two of you will join us next time. Joan Pearce Anselm adds: ing notes about how hard it is to great-grandchildren. With hugs to everyone. Klaus and I visited India, keeping downsize and get rid of accumu­ Lucy Busselle Myers is very to cities in the north on this trip! lated “stuff”! busy in retirement. She is con­ Kinny Gallup’s death was terrible tinuing to teach—facilitating news. I think of her often. writing workshops. She was Betsy Thomas Peterson was trained in a method developed by one of 16 members of King s the Amherst Writers and Artists. Chapel who were in Cluj-Napoca,

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me) in the Taunus Mts. near Frank­ Cicely Tomlinson Richardson ’56 shared these photos furt—a Roots trip sent by Pat Henderson Lincoln of a party given by the for us both.” Hendersons for MFS 56 to welcome AFS student Inge Marina and Betsy’s Birkholm of Denmark who spent her junior year at MFS. paths could have crossed (but didn’t) as they were both in Romania in July! Betsy Thomas Peterson '56, center, Rev. Earl Holt, Although Minister of King's Chapel, Boston, and Denton Anne Harrison Crews were part of a Habitat for Humanities team Clark has been on in Romania last summer. the road as well, she needn’t venture in Transylvania, Romania, from far to find new meaning in family June 29 to July 13, as the core of roots. “When Bob Vaughan and I a Habitat for Humanity team to moved to Williamsburg, Virginia help build housing. Betsy says three years ago,” she wrote, “nei­ King’s Chapel on Beacon Hill was ther of us anticipated the degree founded in 1686 and, as a liberal to which I would be coming full Christian church affiliated with circle. Family abounds. Carters Pictured with the cake are (standing) Hester Delafield (hidden) Pam Thompson, Sandy Sloan, Rosemarie Rubino, Pat Andrews, (clockwise the Unitarian Universalist Associa­ and Harrisons are everywhere, on the floor) Lockie Stafford, Cicely Tomlinson, Betsy Thomas, Elisa tion, is the oldest Unitarian church with some living in the homes Strachan, Marina Turkevich, Inge Birkholm, Hobey Alsop, Charlotte in North America. Their partner their ancestors built in the 17th Cook, Beth MacNeil, Carol Harris, Kay Dunn and Pat Henderson. church in Transylvania, Cluj First and 18th centuries. Many of these Unitarian, was founded in the family members I’d never heard of 16th century and is the oldest before. Some I know through Unitarian church in the world. stories passed down through the Marina Turkevich Naumann generations. I’d like to share a few wrote in June with “big, joyful of their stories with you. news that our Andrew (PDS ’84/ “In researching for an article I L’ville ’84) married a fellow recently wrote on historic trees in native-Princetonian, Liz Ebel Williamsburg, I learned that (L’ville ’91) in the Princeton Uni­ there is one such tree on Berkeley versity Chapel on September 27, Plantation, ancestral home of the 47 years and 11 days after Bob Harrisons. Outside the James and I exchanged our vows there. River entrance to the plantation You’ll be subjected to a full eu­ is a massive twisted tree with a Pictured here are (standing) Pat Andrews, Pam Thompson, Hester phoric report on these festivities history of its own. That tree was Delafield, Sandy Sloan, Marina Turkevich, Charlotte Cook, Rosemarie at our Boston rendezvous.” struck by lightning in 1745, kill­ Rubino, (clockwise on the floor) Lockie Stafford, Cicely Tomlinson, The peripatetic Marina and ing Benjamin Harrison IV along Betsy Thomas, Elisa Strachan (hidden), Inge Birkholm, Hobey Alsop, Bob enjoyed a July “AHI cruise with two of his young children. Beth MacNeil, Grace Morton, Carol Harris, Kay Dunn and Pat down the Dnieper River and a “His death forced Benjamin Henderson. 70th Birthday Familienfest for Harrison V, the signer of the one of Bob’s German cousins (and Declaration of Independence, to leave his college education at Randolph’s death. She turned over William and Mary and return half her home to Lafayette and to Berkeley to run that property. Rochambeau to use as headquar­ Benjamin the Signer went On ters as they teamed with Washing­ to be Governor of Virginia twice, ton in preparing for'the Battle of and he and his wife, Elizabeth Yorktown. And, during the small­ Bassett Harrison, became the pox epidemic of 1781, ‘she nursed parents and great-grandparents of a neighbor’s child infected with two Presidents of the United States. smallpox, even after most of “Another story relates to Eliza­ Williamsburg sought refuge beth Harrison Randolph, sister of elsewhere to avoid the disease.’ Benjamin the Signer. The house (Houses of the Founding Fathers; in which she and her husband, Hugh Howard/Roger Straus III).” Peyton Randolph, lived is still one of the most featured homes in 1957 Colonial Williamsburg. She was widowed when her husband, the Susan Baldwin first president of the Continental 95 Creekside Drive Shelburne, VT 05482 Anne Harrison '56 poses with new Head of School Paul Stellato in-the Congress, died of a stroke. Aunt refurbished Miss Fine's School Class of 1956 Memorial Garden. The garden, [email protected] dedicated in 2002, was given in honor and memory of all members of the Betty, as she was known, became class, listed on a plaque with a quote from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury responsible for managing large Susie Smith Baldwin sends some Tales, "We ryden forth oure weye." amounts of property following highlights of Nancy Miller’s 2008

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and, yes, the joy, of losing your wedding, to host ‘a celebration’ best friend and marriage partner with our Hawaiian friends when of 46 years? It is easier facing it the boys and I spread his ashes together... and facing it openly as along the bamboo forest trail near a whole family planning for the Charlie’s house at Round Top on death. The wonderful thing about Oahu. Vern really had a beauti­ Vern’s passing was that he was fully planned death. He just loved able to plan the last chapter of his his family and friends... and he life. It gave him great joy and had faith it was time to go to an peace of mind.” even better place.” Celebrating Alumni Service Award 2008 Honoree, Nancy Miller, at PDS in “Vern chose late April when “Anyone coming to the Fort May, pictured from left, Suzy Scarff Webster '58, Nancy Miller '57, Susie our boys could be here. Lance, Collins area, call me. I live in Smith Baldwin '57, Lisa Fairman Heher '58, Jinx Prather Tirana '58. our son from Marin County, CA, Windsor.” and my niece, Barbara Kerney, Susie Smith Baldwin knows vice from gratefully receiving gen­ from Hopewell, were here for she speaks for all of us in sending erous support while recuperating four wonderful days. Vern our heartfelt condolences and love from hip replacement surgery in planned many meals out, includ­ to Nancy and her whole extended April. ing a lunch with Gail Cotton family. Speaking with Nancy in Helen Wilmerding: “It was M F S ’62 and our 46th wedding person you can really hear how wonderful to be present and see anniversary dinner. Instead of well she is doing, how much lov­ the love Nancy inspired in others.” planning a funeral, Vern hosted ing support she has, how passion­ Nancy Miller writes: “I just two ‘open houses’ so he, too, ately she shares ‘the beauty of a wanted to say what a special day planned death’ and how compas­ it was, to be surrounded by family sionately she supports neighbors, and friends, and to thank you for friends and community needs in your part in putting my name up her daily activities. What admira­ Nancy Miller '57 and family after for consideration (in spite of me tion I have for Nancy and Vern. PDS Alumni Award Ceremony with telling you to not be silly) and They had openly planned for Nancy's niece, Ann Miller Paiva '86, then following through by getting ‘death as a part of life’ ever since her husband, Manuel, and Alex, all of those nice quotes from our doing an Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Nancy's five-year-old grand- classmates. The day was especially Vern (left) and Nancy Hagen nephew and 'apple of her eye.' ‘Stages of Death’ workshop as far nice because Treby Williams, one Spaulding '57. back as the ’70s. Vern, Nancy and Alumni Service Award ceremony of my former second grade stu­ could ‘celebrate his life’ with her boys have touched so many, in May: Treby McLaughlin dents and mother of one of my family and friends. There were so so deeply, with their shared family Williams ’80, now chair of PDS kindergarteners, spoke on my many meaningful and memo­ experience. Board of Trustees, presented the behalf. Sara Schwiebert, the rable conversations and visits.” award and left this beautiful former head of lower school, and “Fortunately, Peter, our son 1958 message about Nancy on my cell a dear friend, was also honored, from Virginia, was able to stay phone last week: “I loved making so that made everything extra for three weeks. Every morning Nancy Hudler Keuffel remarks in honor of Nancy. She is special. It was good to see Helen up to three days before he died, 1329 West Indian Mound so terrific. My remarks focused on and Gerald, and, of course, you, we kept Vern’s daily routine, tak­ Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48301-2263 how privileged I felt to have expe­ there, too. I have so many happy ing him to visit his close-knit [email protected] memories and I want to thank rienced Nancy as my own teacher, senior friends group for breakfast Nancy Hudler Keuffel writes: anyone who had any part in for second grade, and then as a at McDonald’s. The last three Our 50th Reunion was a wonder­ them, thank you!” parent of my daughter, Charlotte, days we played his Hawaiian ful event. We enjoyed getting Alissa Kramer Sutphin called for kindergarten. I put Nancy on music 24 hours a day.” together by email, phone and Nancy Hagen Spaulding as soon such a pedestal when I was a little “Vern’s final wish was to have snail mail before and after the as she saw a TV broadcast show­ girl. Nancy was very involved in his cats cuddled on either side of actual reunion and we hope that ing the tornado hitting Windsor, bringing me out of my shell. I was him when he died, here at home, we all will continue to stay in CO in May. While Nancy was very shy. It has been spectacular surrounded by family, and in the touch. If anyone wants contact not home a friend reported that for me to be with Nancy as a compassionate care of Hospice. I information let me know. Faith Nancy’s husband, Vern, had died fellow grown-up. When we put cannot praise Hospice enough for W ing Bieler has suggested we get three weeks earlier. someone on a pedestal as a child, their outstanding care. I am so together informally in Vermont Nancy Hagen Spaulding and see them again as fellow grateful for the support Vern, and and the thought of getting to­ writes: “My wonderful sweet hus­ grown-ups, they don’t always all of us, received.” gether in California, where several band, Vern, passed away on April fulfill the image we were carrying “Our boys shared their most in our class live and others have 28 of renal failure after a year and since childhood. What was so meaningful memories with their children residing, has also been a half of declining health. After remarkable for me was that dad as part of saying ‘goodbye’. discussed. We missed each one of numerous hospitalizations he Nancy was every bit as wonderful Peter even told his dad he would you who was not able to be there, chose not to continue dialysis as I remembered. She continues move home, establish residency and I will share with you the news treatment. Every dialysis patient to be such a wonderful presence and finish college. I look forward that has been received from them. has that option. We had ten su­ in our lives.” to Peter’s company in September. From the California contin­ perb days before his death. Family Upon receiving rhe award Vern and I have loved Colorado gent: Bev Ward Docter was off and friends really packed in a lot Nancy expressed appreciation and and I have no intention of moving.” on a hiking trip with friends in of joyous moments with him.” added, with deep gratitude, how “Vern asked an old college Italy that had been planned a “How does one face the agony much she has learned about ser­ friend, Charlie, best man at our year and a half before, but she

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seeing them. I spoke 1959 dating husband, at the wheel), with Emily 50tfi R e u n io n it seems a world away from life Vanderstucken in as we know it. Ann Kinczel Clapp Kennebunkport, During our circumnavigation 5709 Visitation Way ME. She would be of the island on foot one morn­ Baltimore, MD 21210 delighted to see any [email protected] ing, we were treated to views of classmates who are the many outcroppings that ring coming to Maine. Nancy McMorris, Camilla the island. A bald eagle lifted off Emily’s brother was Turnbull, Susie Stevenson from one and swooped high in having his 50th PCD Badder, and I had a mini-reunion the sky over our heads. Dozens Reunion and I chat­ lunch in Manasquan at the end of of sunbathing seals slithered off ted with him and his June. Susie and I telephone chat­ into the sea when they (literally) wife - little brothers ted with Dana Conroy Aymond caught wind of us. We paused on Class of 1958 classmates celebrate more than 50 years of friendship. Front row, from left, Ann Lea do grow up! Rooney and Wendy Yeaton Smith. We all a ledge looking west across the Fries, Jinx Prather Tirana. Back row, from left, Eichelberger Hall, wondered how our classmates feel open water to think of Amanda Lisa Fairman Heher, Suzy Scarff Webster and who lives both in about the election and other Maugham Pearson and Judy Tay­ Nancy Hudler Keuffel. Maine and Florida, worldly matters. lor Murray. As we stood in a circle, is still a very active After searching for Guliz hands linked, Sally Mullen Bub sends all her best. Betsy Carter tennis player and participates in Sarmat for years, especially since (the Reverend) spoke lovely, Bannerman had just traveled the all sorts of team tennis events. we have been doing business in simple words remembering them weekend before to her son’s She and her husband have three Turkey, I have been in contact and acknowledging our loss. But graduation from Northeastern children, the eldest a Lieutenant with her brother. He reports that it was clear that Amanda and Judy University in Boston. Sarah Colonel in the Marines who is she graduated from Wellesley, were with us. One piece of evidence Adams Model was absent as her in Iraq for his third deployment. received her master’s at Wayne was a lobster boat we saw one af­ daughter and grandchildren were His family is in San Diego. State, and worked at Middle East ternoon. Her name? Amanda M. visiting in conjunction with a Rooney’s other two children are Technical University in Emir. Mary Jane Burbidge Hayes business trip during our reunion. in Ketchum, Idaho. Unfortunately, she has resigned was unable to come to Maine for Linda Mullaly Masten was stay­ Anne Bacon Kellett sent her for ill health and lives alone, read­ the weekend, having had heavy- ing in California because of a best wishes. She had family ing and writing in her old style. duty back surgery several months combination of business and obligations that weekend as did before. The road to recovery is a family obligations. However, M ary Kerney Levenstein who 1960 long one, but Mary Jane says she’s both she and her husband will be was in California at a grandchild’s doing well and hopes to return to singing with a choral group at christening. Penelope Hart Bragonier work at the Institute for Advanced Carnegie Hall on the afternoon The five of us who attended 68 Beacon Street Study in the fall. Meanwhile, she’s of November 23. I hope that the reunion had a great time. The Boston, MA 02108 doing intensive physical therapy lots of us will be able to attend school treated us wonderfully. [email protected] and working part-time from home. that event and visit with them. On Saturday we had a delicious Penelope Hart Bragonier writes: From the Southern contingent: dinner in Colross House just for Another summer and another 1961 Ellen Freedman Dingman in us and the husbands who came super class of ’60 rendezvous Raleigh was on the mend from a along. Suzy Webster was there (seephoto). This time, twelve of Fiona Morgan Fein 10 West 66th Street, #25D serious automobile accident and from England and we all want to us spent the weekend on Green New York, NY 10023-6212 did not feel that she was quite thank her for her Reunion enthu­ Island in Maine, which has been [email protected] ready to travel. Susie Frank siasm and reiterating in her emails the summer home of Anne Kales Hilton in Naples, FL urged us the importance of keeping in Howsons family for some 50 Nancy Smoyer all in emails to “keep the circle touch. Lisa Fairman Heher is years. Though the island’s only 375 Crystal Road Fairbanks, AK 99712 unbroken” and to stay in touch. busy making plans for a trip to a few minutes off Mt. Desert [email protected] From the New England England. Ann Fries is well settled Island by boat (with either Annie contingent: Laura Johnson in Savannah and is looking for­ or Jeff, her incredibly accommo­ Nancy Smoyer writes: Our theme Waterman, Faith W ing Bieler ward to summering in Nova this time seems to be and Sally Tomlinson all in Ver­ Scotia. Anne (Jinx) Prather grandchildren, starting mont had hoped to come, but did Tirana is remodeling a home near with Tucky Ramus’ not make it. Laura is very busy the Tappan Zee Bridge as well as (a.k.a. Anne Gray) first with the Waterman Fund, a continuing to live in New York. one! She writes, “The philanthropy that is interested in For a number of reasons I was the birth of my first grand­ the stewardship of the mountains only class member who was able child, a boy, at the end of of the northeastern United to be there on Friday and so I May has been exciting States. You can obtain more took this time to tour the school beyond words! Life has information about the fund at and learn more about this com­ been enriched immeasur­ www.watermanfund.org. Faith munity as it functions today. ably, and I seem to have teaches yoga and had a training We should be so proud of these MFS 1960 Reunion at Green Island, Maine in turned into the quintes­ session that interfered with re­ students, the teachers and the July includes, front row, Eileen Baker Strath- sential doting grandma! unions. She has a daughter in San fabulous facilities. It all was very naver, Mary Lee Skinner Bayne, Caroline Still planning on a move Francisco, a son in New York and inspirational and almost made Godfrey Werth; middle row, Nancy Davis to NH (partially to be a daughter in Vermont and urged me want to start school again. Sachner, Harriet Gaston Davison, Penny Hart Bragonier, and standing, Jill Stokes Halbert, nearer the grandbaby) that when making travel plans we Anne Kales Howson, Sally Hagen Schmid, after one more year of let classmates know in hopes of Sally Mullen Bub, Carol Garrigues Scofield. part-time teaching.”

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Cary Armstrong Rothe says Zimbabwe ones), I encountered 1963 the chord was wrapped around she is “enjoying grandchildren, no problems. It did, however, add her neck. About her own health, my art, and after 10 years o f‘re­ excitement, but was sad to see Alice Jacobson Pam writes, “Except for the tirement,’ as all the research will how drastically it affected their 2924 IME 21st Avenue memory lapses and aches and tell you, having greater and economy for months to come. Portland, OR 97212-3444 pains in my joints, 63 is great!” greater appreciation for life, fam­ Then in April we had a family [email protected] Laurie Rogers, Pam, and I are ily, classmates and friends.’’ gathering at Dartmouth for the Hello to members of the Class meeting in October in Connecti­ Fiona Morgan Fein did a trip dedication of a soccer field for of 1963— 45 years later! Colleen cut for our annual reunion. As with her granddaughter. She which Daddy had donated Coffee Hall was our only attendee I write these notes on July 28, writes, “In addition to the usual money. I loved being back at at the reunion this past spring. Laurie is in England with her guitar, book group, Wells College Dartmouth, especially seeing old Thanks, Colleen, for being our sister, and I am facing knee fundraising, ballet, concerts, the­ and new friends of Billy’s. Then, standard bearer. Let’s all put the replacement surgery tomorrow. ater, I had a wonderful week in since I was already on the East 50th reunion in 2013 on our Being well enough to attend our Rome in April with our second Coast, I went to Sicily for about calendars and show up in force. October get-together is one of granddaughter who just gradu­ 10 days, after refreshing my Colleen writes that she loves my biggest motivators! ated from HS and is going to Italian with a course at the having her almost-two-year-old Anne D. Updike Burt writes: Ithaca College in the fall. It was university. I love Italy! I’m consid­ granddaughter, Price, living 5 Nearly 20 years in Maine working so much fun that I’m going back ering a southeastern road trip this minutes away. The Halls are to finish the timber frame solar- with Harvey in October. We’re January. Anyone in the area? celebrating their 40th wedding powered saltbox house we started going to get an archaeological In other news, Tibby Chase anniversary this summer cruising almost that long ago. For the past crash course from a young woman Dennis writes, “I continue to to Greece, Turkey, and Italy. 8 years, I’ve been the director for who lives in Rome now, but grew marvel at how it can be that life Ellen Levy sent links to her the Environmental Justice Pro­ up in Princeton! Am going to seems so much fuller in retire­ photographs which were available gram of the Maine Council of have lunch tomorrow with Tucky ment than it did when I was on eBay®. They are wonderful, Churches. This summer I spent and we’re going to compare guitar working! Most recently I am in­ and she added a note that this “Grammy” time with my daugh­ notes since we’ve both returned to volved in gathering stories from effort was her latest reinvention ter Heather’s 6-month-old Mira the instrument in our retirements. homeless folks on Cape Cod for a of herself. If you want to see while Heather starts a CSA farm I’m looking forward very much to possible book to be distributed to some of her excellent work, and local foods kitchen. I’ll begin our weekend at Debbie’s and churches, etc. (probably privately you can contact her at an environmental consulting busi­ hope everyone who can will make printed). So great to see Elise and waverlyartcards@yahoo. com. ness with a good friend in the fall. an effort to be there.” Cynnie a few months ago at the Liza Maugham wrote that she I continue to work with congrega­ Lucia Norton Woodruff and beautiful wedding of Elise’s son, is working as a social worker for tions and communities on solu­ Joan Yeaton Seamon both re­ Andrew.” Minute Man Early Intervention, tions to global warming. That ported the birth of grandchildren Cynthia Weinrich also wrote an organization working with work is inspiring and hopefully this past summer. Lucia says that about getting together, saying she young, developmentally delayed effective. she had “a full summer with lots and Tibby had “a nice picnic in children and their families. She of chamber music, as usual, Stockbridge recently, followed by sent the sad news that her sister, 1964 and the arrival May 25 of new an equally nice sit and chat on the Amanda, died of lung cancer in 45 ih R e u n io n granddaughter, Zora Hutcheson lovely front porch of the Red Lion February. Liza said, “I will miss Barbara Rose Callaway Daniel!” Inn. It’s one of our traditional her laugh and sense of style and 4201 Aldershot Ct„ Apt C Joan writes: “We are spending meeting places over the years. ‘older sister’ advice.” Liza added Charlotte, NC 2821 1 most of the summer entertaining Funny how the years flow by.” that she has five healthy grand­ 704-550-4376 (H) our four grandsons, Matthew, By the time you get this news­ children and two “incredible” 704-724-5700 (M) Mark, Luke and Scott, ages 9 letter, we will have had a wonder­ children, Jennie and Steve. She down to IV2. I have about 1000 ful reunion at Debbie’s! If you invites all classmates to visit her in Cary Smith Hart writes: My photos of them if you want me to didn’t make this one, plan for the Maine. Sally Campbell Haas did husband, Gary, and I are both send them on. Daughter Julie is next, whenever it may be. And so last year, and Liza says it was retired and are really enjoying the Assistant General Counsel and we’ll have tales to tell about it in wonderful to see her. various projects we’ve signed Sec. of the Board at General the next newsletter. Ginny Elmer Stafford sent onto. We have two daughters Dynamics; son John is Lt. Colo­ word that she spent most of June back in California now but with nel at the Pentagon; son James is 1962 in Princeton with her mother other daughter and son-in-law in with Dell and setting up systems who passed away at the end of the DC and my sister, Trika, in New in Scotland and Ireland this Gail Cotton month. Ginny reports that she York, we still have good reasons to summer.” She and Hal are off to 4720 West 10th Street Road was so glad to spend time with take jaunts to the East Coast. We Turkey in October. Greeley, CO 80634-2319 her. Being in the area for so long loved Sue J. and Max’s visit last I, Nancy Smoyer, have had a [email protected] brought back lots of memories. year and hope it was the first of many classmate visits. You’re all really busy traveling half year, Linda G. Clark writes: Both of I know that all of you join me welcome—please come! starting in January with a safari my sons attended PDS — “G.” in sending condolences to both in Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Grenville M. Gooder III and Liza and Ginny. Zimbabwe) during which I called Grant C. Gooder. G lives in NYC Pam Sidford Schaeffer wrote 1965 Joan (waking her and Hal up) with his wife, Kimberly, and son, that she and Leonard are “solid Elise Rosenhaupt Noble while looking at my favorite Mac, 3 years old. Grant lives in members of the grandparent 31A Old Arroyo Chamisa Road sight—pink flamingoes at the Owings Mills, MD with his wife, club.” Their granddaughter Ngorongoro Crater. Even though Samantha was born in late Febru­ Santa Fe, NM 87505-5702 Kimberly, her son, Tyler, 6, and 505-982-0596 I was there during the Kenya ary. All was eventually well, but it their son, Jamie, 2 months old. [email protected] “disruptions” (and before the was quite scary for a time because

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1944 1953 from the Class of ’58 enjoyed Please note: 65 th Reunion being together at our 50th Ken Scasserra Reunion. In attendance were Class notes include columns Correspondent needed 2 Chippin Court Perry Rodgers, Dick Baker, Van submitted by the class Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (aka Bubby) Vanderstucken, correspondents, as well as 1945 [email protected] Eberhard (aka Bambi) Rosenblad, notes submitted directly to Doug Ewing, Bob Bales and Colin C. McAneny PDS and media reports on 1954 Toby Knox. 438 Evans Street Perry kindly hosted class members. Vicksburg, MS 39180 55th R e u n io n us all at dinner on Saturday night where there was much discussion Classes without a [email protected] Correspondent needed of the old days and looking at correspondent may send Colin McAneny writes: I recently r .^ pictures and 1958 notes to: attended the 60th Reunion of my editions of The Junior class (1948) at Taft School. PDS Communications Office Journal provided by PDS. Princeton Day School Knox and Baker took P 0. Box 75 1946 a self-guided tour of the PCD school building on Princeton, NJ 08542 Correspondent needed Email: [email protected] Broadmead (now a daycare center). Memories 1947 of Henry Ross, Frank 1926-1938 Gorman, Bob Smythe, Peter R. Rossmassler Princeton Country Day Class of 1955 class­ Lester Tibbals, Bob 149 Mountain View Road mates at a recent 50th reunion of Exeter class PDS Communications Office Whitlock, “Fat” Frank Princeton, NJ 08540-7704 of 1958. From left, Joe Delafield, Taylor 'Chip' Woodward, and William R. 'Bucky' Kales. Clark and others rose up 1939 1948 as we roamed the halls, classrooms, study hall, shop, and 70 th R e u n io n 1955 John D. Wallace cafeteria. I was disappointed Harold B. Erdman 90 Audubon Lane Guy K. Dean III there was no chicken a la king or 14 Smalley Lane Princeton, NJ 08540-2301 11 Lemore Circle chipped beef on toast (aka SOS) Skillman, NJ 08558 [email protected] Rocky Hill. NJ 08553-1007 available to really make the PCD [email protected] [email protected] walk down memory lane more 1949 authentic, but Baker recited the 1940 60th R e u n io n 1956 entire school song so not all Correspondent needed was lost. James K. Meritt Donald C. Stuart III 809 Saratoga Terrace 1950 3 Otter Creek Road Turnersville, NJ 08012-1227 Skillman, NJ 08558 1959 William C. Wallace [email protected] E3H3332BSHB 1941 25 Barnsdale Road Roger Budny Short Hills, NJ 07078-2018 1957 5 Sentinel Road Correspondent needed Washington Crossing, PA 18977 1951 James Carey Jr. [email protected] 545 Washington Street 1942 Edwin H. Metcalf Roger Budny writes: We are Dedham, MA 02026-4438 23 Toth Lane Detlev F. Vagts [email protected] preparing for our 50th reunion Rocky Hill, NJ 08553-1010 29 Follen Street in May 2009. Found another [email protected] Cambridge, MA 02138-3502 1958 missing classmate! Ross Fullam [email protected] 1952 lives in Mandarin, Florida, C.R. Perry Rodgers Jr. outside of Jacksonville. Ross spent 80 Stony Brook Road 1943 Philip Kopper most of his life as a museum Hopewell, NJ 08525-2710 4610 DeRussey Parkway curator. He spent a long stint at [email protected] Peter E.B. Erdman Chevy Chase, MD 20815-5332 the New Haven Colony Histori­ 700 Hollinshead Spring Road [email protected] Toby Knox writes: A small but cal Society where he authored a Apartment D100 lively group of Blues and Whites book on pewter. Skillman, NJ 08558-2038

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I finally found Ross on Google friend and my family’s friend from after Joe Smith gave me a lead our time at the Philippine Refugee that he thought Ross was a mu­ Processing Center 1987-89. Our seum curator. However, it was friendship blossomed into love a slight to my detective skills this spring, an unexpected and when Ross told me that I could wonderful gift.” have looked up Fullam in the Back in the early summer, Princeton phone directory and my family sold our home in found his stepmother living at the Princeton, so before the settle­ old Fullam residence at 44 ment I had to go through a lot of Westcott Road. The family has stuff that still remained in the been living there since 1928. house after so many years. In the Note the classic phone number: process I came across six issues of WA4-1111. the Junior Journal, including the Heard from Richard Crawford. June 1963 issue. In light of the He is still living in Manhattan updates and reports I have and has been active in photogra­ received from many of you over phy. You can see his work at the last year or two, the feature http://flickr.com/photos/rdc44/. that stood out in that final issue See you all at the 50th reunion was the “Class Prophecy.” in May. The Class Prophecy’s premise was a chance meeting in the distant future (in relation to 1963) between Ferdie Wandelt and Peter Kline, and their conversation involved the 1962 practice. Out in Chicago, Warren exchange of reports about what Baker is practicing law with the had occurred to our classmates Correspondent needed firm of Drinker Biddle, which during the intervening years. recently took over Warren’s Since 45 years have actually John Gaston writes: Our mother, previous firm, Gardner Carton & passed since the Prophecy was Bettie R. Gaston, passed away in Douglas. Warren focuses on written down, it was fon to August 2007, mother of John corporate and commercial matters compare the prophesied with the Gaston ’62 and Harriet Gaston and advises and counsels several real. If any of you are interested, Davison ’60. companies and non-profit organi­ I have scanned the Prophecy’s Alumni Board Member John C. Baker '62 finds Alumni Weekend a zations. Back in the Princeton three pages and will send it to good time to celebrate with siblings 1963 area, John Strong maintains a sole you by email. Contact me at Eileen (Baker) Strathnaver '60, w ho practice in New Brunswick and [email protected]. traveled from England, and Richard John A. Ritchie handles a wide variety of cases W. Baker III '58, who traveled from Hawaii. 6014 Walton Road and matters. Over in Paris, 1964 Bethesda, MD 20817-2519 France, John McLoughlin is [email protected] 45th Reunion 1960 counsel to the firm of Breitenstein Meillassoux Hauser (a/k/a “BMH William E. Ring John Ritchie writes: After taking 2118 Wilshire Boulevard, #336 Karl Pettit III a sabbatical during the 2006- Avocats”). John’s work involves corporate law, mergers and Santa Monica, CA 90403 6079 Pidcock Creek Road 2007 school year, Ferdie [email protected] New Hope, PA 18938-9313 Wandelt returned to Taft School acquisitions, health law, informa­ [email protected] in the fall of 2007 and assumed a tion technology and employment, Donald E. Woodbridge new role, Assistant to the and he does it in both English 64 Depot Hill Road Amenia, NY 12501-5817 1961 Headmaster for Alumni Affairs. and French. (I’m sure Bob Smyth [email protected] Ferdie, who spent most of his would be very proud!) J. Ward Kuser career at Taft as the Director of I got this note from David 121 Castleton Road Admissions, was the subject of a Blair: “My news is that I will be 1965 Princeton, NJ 08540 glowing profile in the Winter married on December 27, in the [email protected] Correspondent needed 2007 issue of the Taft Bulletin, Philippines, to Lina Hervas, my Randy Hobler has written the which you can access online at book, music and lyrics for a http://www.taftschool.org/ musical called Banjo Boy. It is a alumni/publications/win07/ biographical tribute to Meredith win07.pdf. It’s well worth taking Princeton Day School Wilson, creator of The Music the time to read about Ferdie’s Man. The premiere of the show many achievements. Alumni Weekend was August 8, 2008 in Fairfield, Along with Peter Kline and Iowa at the new Stephen Brad Smith, whose reports May 15 & 16.009 Sondheim Center for the appeared in previous notes, the Performing Arts. Photos courtesy Class has at least three other See page 45 for your class representatives of Randy’s sister, Mary ’68. classmates still in private law

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Kirsty Pollard Lieberman has will not be attending the Olym­ of knowing her since our days at Please note: taken leave of the safe environs of pics in Beijing, as she hoped. So, MFS. We will miss her. Princeton, NJ, and moved to the Ms. Hoffman reports, she is still Enid Sackin Reddick’s father, Class notes include columns dangerous West Coast location of looking for a new job with an Dr. Stanley Sackin, who practiced submitted by the class the City of Angels to work for easier language to learn. Her medicine in Trenton and at the correspondents, as well as Transamerica Retirement Group family is well, and her son and Mercer Medical Center, died on notes submitted directly to Services. We haven’t heard about his girlfriend have just bought a April 17. He was 100 years old, PDS and media reports on where she’ll be living yet in Los house near Lynn in Levittown, PA. just shy of 101. Lynn Hoffman class members. Angeles, but wish her well in her “Widowhood is still difficult, but joined Enid at the service that was new life in Southern California. I am coping better most days.” held for Dr. Sackin in Ewing Classes without .a I (Debbie) hope to see her soon, Katherine Becker writes that Township. correspondent may send as I visit Los Angeles regularly. she finished her assignment as Barbara Yard’s mother, Mary notes to: On August 13, Debbie Director of After School as a Howell Yard, passed away this PDS Communications Office Hobler and Hilary Drorbaugh family leave replacement at the spring. Mrs. Yard was a graduate Princeton Day School Propst celebrated (physically St. Luke’s School in Greenwich of Miss Fine’s School, 1933. After P 0. Box 75 separate but spiritually together) Village. “I am completely she was married, Mrs. Yard taught Princeton, NJ 08542 the anniversary of their first meet­ enthusiastic about the school, English literature at MFS until Email: [email protected] ing at Princeton Hospital 60 years its students, the parents, and its she be came a full-time mother. ago. Placed in cribs side-by-side academic rigor, combined with The class sends our deepest in the nursery (Deb was there its conscience toward diversity sympathies to our classmates and 1966 first, she didn’t want to miss any­ and human concerns.” Katherine their families. thing), the two girls apparently plans to substitute teach there in Lynn Wiley Hoffman shared their first cries together. the lower school in the upcoming 1967 1701 Newport Road #1425 And so it goes. year as well as other downtown Croydon, PA 19021 Linda Staniar Bergh clearly schools. Hello? Where do you Susan Fritsch Hunter 215-788-6143 hasn’t heard about how weak the get the ENERGY to work with 12 Fatima Drive [email protected] American dollar is as she contin­ all the kids? Bethany, CT 06524 [email protected] Deborah Hobler ues to fly over to London to visit On a more somber note, 1342 Rialto Lane her daughter, Courtney, who is Katherine mourns the loss of her Susan Hunter writes: Mary Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4628 working there. While in England, step-brother, Donald (Jeb) Stuart Woodbridge Lott wrote while 805-682-4896 Ms. Bergh also met with Polly III, PCD ’56, who died on June 4 vacationing in Maine that she “had [email protected] Dickey Cockburn, a permanent of this year, after a long illness a few wonderful hours reminiscing Debbie Hobler writes: This resident of Great Britain, and as with cancer. Jeb, who is memori­ and catching up on 41 years with seems to be a year of significant usual the two of them got into alized elsewhere in this issue, was Carolyn Johnson Walton. She personal events: our 60th birth­ trouble with the law. According to editor and publisher of Town bumped into me at a local store.” days, becoming grandmothers, the police report, the two of them Topics. He will be remembered Carolyn seemed “healthy and and losing loved ones. were arrested for assault with a not only for his work and writing, happy,” Woody said, and “is a very Sally Harries Gauldie writes: light feather as Linda attempted but for his phenomenal sense talented artist.” Her landscapes of Just to let you know I’m now a to get a picture of Polly tickling of humor, and great love and Vermont and Maine can be seen at grandma! A healthy Jack Robert one of the Queen’s Guards in support of PDS, particularly the www. carolyn wal ton. co m. was born in Edinburgh, Scotland front of Buckingham Palace. The cause of girls’ athletics. Katherine Woody stopped by to see early morning on July 27. New Guard was also dismissed because says, “Go Jebbie!” Susan Bonthron ’66, in Vermont. mum and dad, Dave and Sandra, he laughed on the job. The Daily Sadly, other classmates suffered Susan’s oldest daughter Caitlin is are both doing well but tired. Mail called them the “American the loss of a parent this winter. getting married in September. Sarah Jaeger’s mother, Margery New grandma and grandpa are Feather Fiends.” Woody said she meets up with thrilled!” Sally’s other son, Steve, Lynn Hoffman works at Jaeger, who worked with Peyton Franny Gorman and Betsy and his wife also expect to provide CombiPhos Catalysts which Associates for over thirty years, Gilliam Brown in Princeton and full-time employment to Sally recently moved its location to died peacefully on February 12 has received emails from Polly within a few months. All of Sally’s Hamilton Township. Despite at the age of 88. Sarah was at her Smock. Mom’s side, as was her brother, training as a physical therapist is working with six Chinese chem­ Phoebe Knapp Warren has Hector and stepsisters, Booty and really going to pay off now, since ists and two Chinese interns, recently exhibited her sculpture at she’ll be doing all that heavy lift­ Lynn-san has not yet mastered the Gretchen. Marge was much loved shows in Bozeman, MT. ing. Congratulations, Sally! Chinese language, and therefore by many of us who had the honor Julia Lockwood writes that

FALL 2008 • PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • 59 CLASS NOTES | ALUMNI NEWS her daughter Rachel has been in of the fact that giving back comes Dublin, Ireland working on a in an infinite number of forms. master’s thesis in English at We are career diplomats, policy Trinity College. She traveled to makers, writers, editors, therapists, Germany before coming home in artists, lawyers, teachers, scientists, October. Julia’s daughter Shradha business people, medical profes­ is a high school junior, taking sionals, animal advocates, parents, driver’s education, and Priyanka grandparents, sons and daughters, is in the fourth grade. aunts and uncles, partners and Class of 1968 classmates Mary Julia said she planned to meet friends. Hobler Hyson, John Taylor and his wife Dianne Dubler at Alumni up with Jennie Borgerhoff and One of the strongest feelings Weekend 2008 luncheon. her children Arthur and Corie I had was that we simply loved when they vacationed in Maine Headmistress Shirley Davis at the being together again! Our class is real estate and calls Lovers Lane in in August. dedication of PDS in 1965. better than ever! However, we Princeton, home. She’s still as Things are going well with the truly missed each person who was bubbly and delightful as ever. Hunters. Our daughter Lauren looked like this? (See photo above). not able to come. We hope to have Suzanne Blanchet Hirst contin­ graduated from Simmons College The year was 1965 and we were all reunion opportunities more often ues to run the family business, in May, passed her nursing board about to embark on a new adven­ than every decade or so. Beth, are Freehold Cartage in New Jersey. exams and is now working as a ture as the Miss Fine’s girls and the we meeting in NYC in 2009? Joan Wadelton has lived around registered nurse at Spaulding PCD boys merged to become the Special thanks to Mary the world including two stints Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston. first coeducational class at PDS. Bassett Hobler Hyson for the in Iraq. I didn’t ask how many Lauren was named to the 2007- Forty-three years later, 15 of the beautiful 95-page full-color 40th languages she had learned, but OS Greater Northeast Conference alums from our class returned for yearbook. She has surely always understood that the State Depart­ (GNAC) Academic All Confer­ another adventure: our 40th been the proverbial ‘glue’ that has ment gives her a certain amount ence Team during her senior year reunion. Connie Sayen Ban and kept our class together in pictures of time to develop a level of profi­ as captain of the Simmons Col­ her husband, Vlad, were the most and in words. Linda Baker ciency. Beth Schlossberg is look­ lege tennis team. We just learned gracious hosts at their lovely home Bogue’s fantastic music CDs— ing svelte as ever and working that she is one of three team on The Great Road. The gourmet a blast from the past and present hard at developing her own members to be named a 2008 meal perfectly matched the mood —keeps our era alive for us to psychotherapy practice in NYC. Division III Scholar Athlete by of the evening. Suzanne Blanchet listen to every day. The CDs Anne Fulper remembered ALL the Intercollegiate Tennis Associa­ Hirst noted, “It was really fun and provided nostalgic background the words to the songs from the tion for 2008. Our daughter interesting. But just when you got music at the dinner party. We CD that Linda Baker made. She Joycie is a sophomore at Colorado to a point in conversation with a were definitely Groovin in our still works at McCarter Theatre College, and Becky is a ninth classmate, and you wanted to dig celebratory mood. Thanks, Baker. and is doing some writing. grader at Hamden Hall School. deeper, the subject flowed else­ When I think about our Connie Sayen Ban is looking She won several ribbons at where. Trying to catch up on 40 funny old selves in 1968—the as beautiful as ever and was the Morgan horse shows in New years in four hours was a daunting first co-ed class at PDS—the awk­ most gracious hostess.” England this past summer. task and most of the tidbits were wardness we felt then certainly is John Taylor and wife Dianne Bill was honored this past enticements to learn more about no longer. How good it is to see Dubler mixed-up the reunion spring for reaching the 25-year what has happened to classmates what an interesting, funny, kind events and were only able to come teaching mark at Hamden Hall. in the last four decades.” (Note: A and loving group of people we to the alumni luncheon. Fortu­ I spent an amazing week on the big thanks to Suzanne for putting have grown up to be. Many nately, M ary Hobler Hyson was Mississippi Gulf Coast in April, together reunion photos on thanks again to Bassett and Sia for there so the three of them spent helping families rebuild the lives Snapfish so that we can access organizing our re­ and homes that were devastated reunion pictures anytime. Note: union and for re­ by Hurricane Katrina. Yes, people More reunion photos also are avail­ minding us all how in Mississippi and New Orleans able at www.picmyphotos.com. deeply we are con­ still need help! Just enter pdsalumni08 as the nected and how Thank you to those who sent password.) much we care about in news to the Journal. Please re­ Connie gave an eloquent recap each other’s lives.” member that keeping us informed of the reunion. “Everyone should In addition to about your lives is just an email have the privilege and joy of the evening at 1968 classmates at Pretty Brook Farm brunch, away. celebrating a 40th reunion! What Connie’s, there was a including, seated, Sia Godrey Bauer, Punky a remarkable few days we had brunch for 10 class­ Brewster Rutledge, Connie Sayen Ban, Sue together. ” To paraphrase Joan Kleinberg, Mary Hobler Hyson and Ann McClellan; 1968 mates at the Pretty standing, Joan Wadelton and Linda Baker Bogue. Wadelton, everyone present is Brook Farm house Mary Hobler Hyson such an engaged and vital indi­ on the PDS campus. More good a couple of hours together. John 1067 Wolf Hill Road vidual who has spent much time food, and more stories. (Seephoto) and Dianne do extraordinary Cheshire. CT 06410-1732 ‘giving back,’ doing good things Most of the news about our photography, having published [email protected] for the betterment of all. We class is tucked away in the 40th many books. They have quite a Sia Godfrey Bauer shared a sense of gratitude to our yearbook, but Sia Godfrey Bauer broad base of subjects: from jew­ 7 Hart Ridge Drive parents for giving us such a.good was kind enough to add some elry to antiquities to landscapes Burlington, CT 06013-1817 education. We felt the sense of the notes. She writes: “Libby Wert and people of different countries. [email protected] school’s mission of service to the Crowley was at the reunion, even They are very innovative, as well, community reflected in our lives. Mary Hobler Hyson writes: Do though her last year at MFS was in the technical end of creating Our small class of 34 is proof any of you remember when PDS in fourth grade! She is working in each photo as a masterpiece.

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Check out their website for helping me out on this column. have moved there full time. Liz metro area—celebrate our fourth some spectacular photos: And BRAVO to our class for win­ wrote: “It is a beautiful area where wedding anniversary in November. www.johnbigelowtaylor.com. ning the participation award for we love hiking, kayaking, skiing, Obviously we would have to live Ann McClellan, who lives in the Alumni Fund. etc. Bill is working from a home well past 100 to reach our 60th! DC, arranged a mini-reunion office and travels to Massachusetts This past July, we took a road-trip right after our 40th! She emailed: 1969 two days a week. I am busy get­ to Connecticut and dared to ride “Joan Wadelton (who also lives in ting us settled in and will be look­ the “Boulder Dash”—billed as the E DC) and I had a fun lunch with ing for employment in teaching fastest (65 mph), longest wooden Linda “Michael” Hart who was Susan Denise Harris or perhaps with one of the many roller coaster on the East Coast. in town to visit her son who is in 324 South Bald Hill Road environmental organizations up I think we were the oldest people New Canaan, CT 06840-2902 ballet school there. She was on here.” Their older daughter, riding without children, and 1 [email protected] her way to London for a few weeks Kristina is in Durham, NC finish­ won’t be hurrying back for a where she planned to hook up ing up her PhD in genetics. second try.” with Gillian Gordon and Ingrid 1970 Daughter Marta is living in Laurie Bryant Young writes: Selberg. Michael also met up with Chicago and works for the Office My husband and I are still work­ Ann M. Wiley Pam Aall McPherson in DC. of Sponsored Research at North­ ing for the State Department 33 Cold Soil Road I saw Joe Chandler a few times Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-1054 western University. doing a Washington stint at the this summer in Maine, where he is [email protected] expanding his business to an office in Thailand. Exciting. Good luck! Ann W iley reports: Rebecca I was sorry that Rick Ross Bushnell continues to serve as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. Her new book, Tragedy: A Short Introduction, came out last spring. Nina Shafran '71 sends this photo taken by her husband from a 60th Her older daughter, anniversary celebration for her parents. Pictured from left, Mary Shafran; Ruth Toner, is Alexandra '00, Andrea '98, and Christina Koerte '02; Ludwig Koerte; Nina Shafran; Natalie Griffitts; Fr. Paul Shafran; Marissa Griffitts; David Griffitts; studying for a PhD and Paula Koerte. Natalie and Marissa are daughters of Nina's late sister in high energy physics, at Cam­ Kyra Shafran Griffitts '73. bridge University, and her younger daughter, Emily, will be a 1971 moment. My son attended junior at Brown (she wants to be Rutgers (he grew up living all over a medievalist!). The sad news of Betsy Meredith Rigo the world and now ends up at­ the year: her father, Douglas 200 East 90th Street tending my home state university Bushnell, died last December. New York, NY 10128 - go figure!!) — he studied Arabic. Mary Hobler Hyson '68 sporting the Wendy Lawson-Johnston [email protected] My daughter is at University of shirt from Banjo Boy, music, lyrics McNeil spends as much time as Nina Shafiran writes: “Our family Washington in Seattle, studying and book written by her brother possible with Chanan, her one- gathered last November (Thanks­ public health and rowing varsity Randy Hobler '61. Top photo, a year-old grandson. She is still scene from the show. giving 2007) to celebrate my crew. She is tall and has muscles preoccupied with the Guggenheim parents’ 60th wedding anniversary. of cement—not someone who’s and the Central New Jersey could not come to the reunion, My classmates will remember my worried about dark alleys. Hi Chapter of the American Red but he had more important busi­ dad, as he offered the prayer at our Betsy! Nice column in the last ness. He wrote: “I am the proud Cross. She and Tom have just PDS commencement exercises. magazine! finished building a cabin in South and grateful owner of a new kid­ I feel very blessed to have both my Thank you to Bill Flemer for ney that is working perfectly ” His Carolina where they hope to parents in reasonably good health, stepping in as class correspondent spend more time in the winter. wife, I believe, was the donor. and I visit them monthly at their while Betsy Rigo was caring for a Two courageous souls. Happy home in New Jersey. Joining in the family member. Here’s the latest healing to both of you. festivities were three other PDS news from ’71 classmates: Since our last reunion five alums (my nieces Alexandra Kathy McClure writes: As you years ago, some classmates have Koerte ’00, Andrea Koerte ’98, may have heard by now, my big experienced losses of their par­ and Christina Koerte 02, together news is that sadly Dad passed away ents. Our sympathy goes out to with their parents, Paula and on August 20, a year after he our classmates and their families: Ludwig), the daughters of my late found out he had colon cancer and John Claghorns mother and fa­ sister Kyra Shafran Griffitts ’73 underwent emergency surgery to ther; John Taylor’s mother; Lisa (Natalie and Marissa, who are al­ remove his colon. Fortunately, he was able to get back on his feet Lawrence’s mother; Ingrid Wendy Lawson-Johnston McNeil ready 12 and 17), their dad, David Selberg’s father; and Cathy Barr’s '70 with her grandson Chanan. Griffitts, and my husband Robert after the surgery and had a really father. Tyszcenko. We know that Kyra great year seeing family and friends To complete the column, I Liz Hamish Roberts and her (who died from breast cancer until his cancer returned at the end must wholeheartedly thank my husband, Bill, have moved to seven years ago) was with us in of July and until he died. Just after two dear supportive angels, Sia Keene, NY in the middle of the spirit, but we sorely miss her the cancer returned, he found out and Connie, for contributing to Adirondack State Park. They physical presence. Robert and I— that PDS had decided to name our successful reunion and for renovated their second home and still living and working in the DC the Administrative Wing in his

FALL 2008 • PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • 61 CLASS NOTES ALUMNI NEWS honor and as a friend of mine told graduated from George Mason work and at home; my nephews two kids in college. Our family me, who was visiting him in the University in the spring of ’07 and single niece are all entering vacation this year included a week hospital when he got the call from with my MEd and am currently their teenage years, seem “well cycling tour of Ireland, which Mr. Bing, he was “over the moon” in my fourth year of teaching 5th adjusted” and are doing well in was a wonderful way to see our when he heard the news! graders as a Special Education their respective schools. ancestral home. I continue to Other news is that my hus­ Teacher at Kings Glen ES in So, I guess I can report that, at work at NYU Medical Center as band, Howard, and I now live in Springfield, VA where I have least for now, we’re having a break administrative director of NYU Freeport, ME and keep busy serv­ worked for nine years. Yahoo! from many years of troubles. We Psychoanalytic Institute (10 years ing on several volunteer boards. As of spring ’08 both sons have have so much to be grateful for. at this job). Our oldest daughter Liza now graduated from college (Geoffrey: It is also very hard to express that Lulie Peters writes: All is well. lives in NYC and is working at BA History, York College of PA gratitude in a few words— I moved to Vero Beach, FL two Nathan Bernstein Gallery. Our ’04, Nathaniel: BS Computer especially since we know that years ago and love it here. It is a other daughter Sarah is living in Engineering; BS German, Penn many of our friends, both here charming town and I live on the New Zealand and managing the State Univ. ’08) AND both sons and in America, have been going island with-the ocean only a short Real Woman’s Duathlon Series, have jobs AND moved out!!! through similar and sometimes walk away and the river just to the and our youngest son Peter is a We are fortunate that both more serious difficulties. west. I am truly blessed. Where junior at University of Denver have jobs in the area for the time Rick Kramer writes: This past else can you go and take a walk and a goalie for the Denver being so Ellis and I see them spring and summer I had a chance over the bridge and see the dolphin lacrosse team. regularly. Ellis and I happily to return home to Princeton for playing? I work on Ocean Drive How did we ever get so old? celebrated 30 years of marriage nearly a month to help my mom as Assistant Manager of J. Email me at [email protected] this summer, too. Natalie Huston, who underwent hip replacement Mclaughlin, a ladies clothing store. All of us in the Class of 1971 [email protected] surgery at Princeton Medical My two boys are also doing offer our most heartfelt condo­ George Treves writes: I’m at Center. I am happy to report that well. Drew is in the Navy sta­ lences to our classmate Kathy on our farm at the moment, about she came through it quite well and tioned in San Diego completing a the loss of her father, Doug McClure. 15 miles from the center of Rome. is back home enjoying life again. 4-year commitment after graduat­ He was a father to us, too, and Last night we had a spectacular It’s not often that we get a chance ing from Vanderbilt. My youngest she remains our beloved sister. thunderstorm, which, I hope, has to go home again for such an son, Jamie, is in his junior year in Becky Ramsey writes: Is it OK broken the summer heat. We’ve extended period of time. Aside the business school at Miami of to not send any real news? I’ve had over three months without from the long list of need-to-do’s Ohio. Anyone coming down to been doing adult and child rain, and the crops are badly that moms gently request upon Florida this winter, stop by. psychiatry in private practice for burned. The heavy rains of last our return to the old homestead, I Sasha Silverstein writes: I’m 20 plus years in the town where I night, which are continuing as a did get a chance to catch up with showing a painting in Edmonton, live, Lexington, MA. I’ve recently drizzle this morning, are a real gift. Bill Flemer. It was great branched out and done some tes­ The grapes and olives will, hope­ fun. Bill’s bluegrass tifying as an expert witness which fully, recover a bit (particularly the band performed at the makes my younger brother proud. olives), and so we should have a Hopewell bandstand for He (Rick Ramsey ’73) is a busy very good harvest in a couple of the Memorial Day fes­ malpractice defense lawyer in weeks. The ongoing and very real tivities and was abso­ Florida. problem we all face here is that the lutely fantastic. I also My older brother, Bob ’68, price of grapes is as it was in 1989 had a wonderful visit lives in Lawrenceville and can get (!) and continues to drop. Rumors with Bill’s mom. It felt you out of a traffic jam! He has and signs of protest abound in our good to be home again. some hilarious commercials for region. Many small producers are Other than that I am his law firm on TV which he being forced off their land. No­ immersed in teaching writes himself. He got an MBA body, as you surely know, can go this fall at New England College and is constantly branching out on forever under such conditions. for both the grad school and the and doing interesting things. At any rate, at least for the mo­ undergrads. This year’s freshmen Keeping up with him would ment, it was as if gold was drop­ were born in 1990 but trust me require a book. ping from the skies, and we’ve had they still love beer, dating and road Our two kids, Sam and Leigh a moment of reprieve — the fragil­ trips. are out and about and I miss ity of our situation won’t be on my Deborah Huntington writes: them though Sam lives in the mind for a few weeks — at least I In my personal news: My family “paris of somerville, ma-Davis hope not! is doing well; we’ve dodged Sasha Silverstein '71 shared photos Square.” An in joke. Leigh works Another bit of good news is some health bullets but continue of herself and of her sculpture that my mother is recovering well on course! My oldest son is a being exhibited in a gallery in San in the communications office at Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Friends Central in Philadelphia from a brush she had with death sophomore at Carleton College; after having gone to Haverford last February, when radiotherapy my youngest, David, now a high Canada. A sculpture is in a gallery and we miss her tons. I’m indulg­ she was having went sour. She school senior, is applying to in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. ing my need for fun by taking up should be able to travel in the college now, eying Washington State’s Whitman College at the Rick Bryant writes: I head up the cello—it’s hard—playing lots spring. There is no sign of the top of his list. a quantitative finance program of golf and other sporty things acute condition. This, too, is a My husband Larry turned 65 at CMU. All the best, http:/ and doing pastels. We don’t like gift—there is no greater joy any this year, and to celebrate we went www.tepper.cmu.edu/master-in- the empty nest but one must of us could have than to see her to Italy for 10 days in February. computational-finance/the-mscf- cope. I hope all are well and I completely recovered from the No retirement from his law program/index.aspx send good wishes. agony that she suffered at that practice in sight for him, with Kristi Vaughan writes: Follow­ Natalie Huston writes: I time. My brother and sister are at

62 • PRIN CETON DAY SC H O O L • FALL 2008 ALUMNI NEWS CLASS NOTES ing graduation from Connecticut My own horticultural career is MA. We have three children, Peter Governor campaign in Delaware. College I became a newspaper focusing more on conservation (11), Allie (15), and Sara (18), We still spend time at our house reporter for the Hartford Courant, and restoration of native land­ who just started at Dartmouth in Fenwick Island, DE and at married and became a mother to scapes, rather than on growing College this fall. I am continuing least a week each summer in two beautiful daughters. Active and selling ornamentals. I’m to work as a preservation architect Cape Breton, NS, Canada. reporting and motherhood didn’t involved in the early stages of a on historic buildings and archaeo­ mix well so I spent quite a few native-plant-nursery start-up, logical sites, mostly in Cyprus 1974 years freelancing for corporations which will be on preserved for the United States Agency 35ih R e u n io n and publications until about four farmland in Hopewell, under the for International Development years ago when I gave up writing auspices of the D&R Greenway (USAID) and the United Nations Keith D. Plapinger 25 Joy Street for real estate. (And, yes, the Land Trust. Development Program (UNDP). Boston, MA 02114-4149 market quickly did go downhill Louise and I had a wonderful These projects include the conser­ [email protected] so don’t buy stocks when I do ei­ two-week trip driving around vation of a Bronze Age stone altar, ther!) I am now living and working Nova Scotia this past summer, the conservation of several Byzan­ Keith Plapinger writes: We have for William Pitt Sotheby’s Interna­ the highlight of which was three tine and Gothic churches, the had a busy spring with one gradu­ tional Realty in Ridgefield, CT. days with Jeremy Bonner, at his development of a conservation ating from college (!), one from My husband, Todd Cody, is work­ dad’s house on Cape Breton. training program, and the cre­ high school and the last from 8th ing for Alliance Bernstein in NYC; We loved all of Nova Scotia, ation of an ethnographic museum grade. Hope you’re all well. eldest daughter, Alix, graduated and particularly the time with at a historic olive mill. I will al­ from Dartmouth in 2007 and now Jeremy, exploring woods and ways appreciate Wes McCaughn 1975 works for UBS in NYC; younger coastline, sailing his canoe, and his 8th grade history class at daughter Megan is a junior at playing guitars and chowing PDS, which started me on my Yuki Moore Laurenti Lehigh. If anyone is passing down on lobster and scallops... long term interest in ancient cul­ 464 Hamilton Avenue through the area, give me a call! nice work if you can get it! tural heritage. Trenton, NJ 08609-2711 Bill Flemer writes: Things are Jeremy Bonner writes: I am in [email protected] going well here in Princeton. All Asheville, NC now. My wife, Anne 1972 Mary Sword McDonough three of my kids now play music. and I have been in this area since 111 North Main Street My son Will, 14, has started play­ 1982. We have two daughters. Jan Hall Burruss Pennington, NJ 08534-2206 ing bass with us at several local Sarah is at Western Carolina U 69 Forest Street [email protected] gigs, joining his older sisters who and Emily just started high school. Sherborn, MA 01770-1619 Anne G. Russell Barrett is teach­ play guitars, fiddles and sing. Will Tom Worthington writes: [email protected] ing at the American Community spends his summers at Keewaydin I’ve been coaching our HS girls School in Abu Dhabi, United Camp in Vermont, where he has lacrosse team now for about 8 1973 Arab Emirates. Her husband is far surpassed me as a canoeist. He years, and in memory of Clint also a teacher. Her daughter, has been learning and practicing (Wilkens, then-PDS lax coach), Jill Williams Dickerson 27 Anthony Lane Maria Louise, is in 2nd grade at all sorts of strokes I never heard I award DQ blizzards to girls who Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 the school. of, and won the “Best Canoeist” hit the pipe in our quick stick [email protected] trophy for his age group in their drill....Tim Smith will remember. precision-maneuvers competition Charles and I went on a 5-day Cassandra Oxley 1976 171 Pine Hill Road this past August. (Keewaydin is canoe trip in the Boundary Wa­ Creigh Duncan where Princeton writer John ters this summer, while Melissa Boxborough, MA 01719 [email protected] 549 The Great Road McPhee learned, and fell in love and Becca kayaked in the Apostle Princeton, NJ 08540-2537 with, canoeing, so they know how Islands (Lake Superior)...we love Virginia Vogt writes: My essay [email protected] to teach it.) our water sports. I remember our “Dancing Lessons From God” will Louise Hutner ’70 and I are voyages on the Millstone River be published this spring in the 1977 still at the same house on Ewing and Stony Brook, trying to learn literary magazine Poemmemoirstory Street where we had the 35th the J stoke. Jeremy was always (www.pms-journal.org). It’s an Alice Graff Looney Reunion party in 2006. My dad the best at that! adaptation of an excerpt from 70 Jagger Lane died in April 2007, but my Tim Smith writes: We are all my almost finished memoir on Westhampton, NY 11977 mother is doing well in Kingston. well here, working now in NYC as my sojourn in Yemen in 1977. [email protected] My sister Heidi is hard at work at a Sr. Producer for MSNBC, doing I lived with a family there, a rare, Anthony Knott is practicing medi­ her and her husband Richards their documentaries. Son Jamie is possibly unique, experience for cine in Montauk, Long Island. superb nursery in Allentown, NJ well— playing varsity football. an outsider. Barbara Russell Flight is a (Pleasant Run Nursery). Abby is 10 and entering 5th grade. Anne MacLeod Weeks filed senior vice president at Brown Louise’s youngest son, Peter, We were all in God’s country this to the PDS Online Commu­ Bros. Harriman in Boston. just started at Skidmore this Fall. this summer in Pinedale, WY nity: I am currently Acting Head Her children Casey (16) and Her older two, Megan and Matt, near Wind River Range, doing fly of Oldfields School, but I will be Christopher (14) are in school have finished college. My oldest fishing, hiking, horseback riding, leaving in June 2008 to join the in Dover, MA. Her husband is at daughter Emma graduated from and no, I am not a fly fisherman, Agnes Irwin School in Philadel­ present writing a book. Ithaca College in 2006, and is have done it twice now with no phia, as Director of the Upper working at a CSA organic farm luck, fish avoid me, even though School. My husband will also be 1978 (Anchor Run Farm) in Newtown, I don’t eat fish so you would think relocating nearby. My son gradu­ PA. Her sister Nell is a chef at the they would feel positive vibes ated from U Delaware with a Allison Ijams Sargent Blue Duck Tavern, at the Park towards me. degree in English and Political 25 The Water Way Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC. Bill Remsen writes: My wife Science. He is currently working Wellesley, MA 02481 Both love their work. Jane and I are living in Dover, in finance for the Markell for [email protected]

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1979 1982 Oehsen, in particular, has given Shana Fineburg Owen writes: After 12 years of marriage, Brad 30tfi Reunion generously of his time and profes­ Lorraine M. Herr sional insights to develop a plan and I, along with our two Rhode­ Nicolas R. Donath 9 S-021 Skyline Court which is very exciting. I had an sian Ridgebacks, welcomed our 4934 Bella Strada Court Naperville, IL 60564-9448 opportunity to catch-up with the son, Braedon Richard Owen, on Las Vegas, NV 89141 -0493 [email protected] December 21, 2007. I am now a [email protected] Hatfield Family during the sum­ small animal veterinarian, while Lindsay Suter writes: What a mer and they asked that I extend Evan R. Press Brad continues as an executive VP pleasure it was to see so many of a heartfelt thank you to our entire 2744 Shady Brook Cove in aviation insurance. We have my classmates last spring!! Who class. Stay tuned for more details. Fayetteville, AR 72703 lived in Yardley for nine years and [email protected] would have known, as a 7th we enjoy traveling to run and grader getting my neck hair 1984 show our dogs, Myka and Buckley. pulled in shop class, that I would 25tfi Reunion 1980 It is great to be surrounded by be using everything I learned in Adrienne Spiegel McMullen family, especially as our nuclear Jennifer Dutton Whyte that class in my profession??!! 216 North Elmwood Avenue family grows. Best to all! 990 Singleton Avenue Well, almost everything— Oak Park, IL 60302-2222 Woodmere, NY 11598-1718 I don’t do belt sander races. [email protected] [email protected] 1988 Lorraine Herr writes: Mike Edward J. Willard and I finished up our big Robert Leahy writes: I am the 129 Bon Air Road Amy Venable Ciuffreda re-model (finally) this spring. Director of Information Elkin, NC 28621-3105 8 Rydal Drive Technology and Electronic Emerson (9) and Holden (7) are [email protected] Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 playing a lot of soccer with their [email protected] Crimes for the IRS, Criminal Edward (Ted) Willard filed this Investigation Division, in Wash­ club, Team Chicago. Mike keeps pretty busy at his machine shop, to the PDS Online Community: Elizabeth Hare ington, DC. I have three children: 12 Prospect Street, No. 1 but makes time for biking and In the end of January I began a Rorie is a junior at Temple Uni­ Brooklyn, NY 11217-2805 soccer. I am busy with my drap­ position as a Certified Nursing versity, Maggie is a freshman at ery workroom and have started Assistant in Yadkinville, NC, Arianna Rosati NYU and Tommy is in 11th taking bass guitar lessons. which I really enjoy. A month [email protected] grade. Married to Paula for 24 later, the family and I moved years; living in Millersville, MD. closer to Courtney’s job at two Gillian Flato Doornbos writes: Sally Robinson Rue writes: 1983 elementary schools, near Pilot Had lunch with Roland Dreier Enjoying life in Bozeman, MT Mountain, where she is the new last week. He’s doing well. He’s with husband Jerry Looking for­ Noelle Damico married with two kids and one 17 Dyke Road Art Teacher at Shoals Elementary ward to spring to get to my flower on the way. All is well in Silicon Setauket, NY 11733-3014 and Westfield Elementary. You and veggies gardens. Work at may have heard of Pilot Moun­ Valley. There is a class group on Rena Ann Whitehouse Schnees.com is going well. tain, NC. Do you remember Facebook called “PDS class o f’88" 395 Central Park, Unit #230 run by James Sannella. After you Winifred Stoltzfiis Host “Mount Pilot” from the Andy writes: I graduated with a master’s Atlanta, GA 30312 create a Facebook profile, add [email protected] Griffith show? It’s based on Pilot in Library Information Science Mountain and Andy Griffith is yourself to the group. Laura Hunter Heins was from Drexel University in Phila­ Lorna Sheridan writes: It was actually from Mount Airy, NC married in Sun Valley, ID to John delphia in December 2005. I am great to catch up with Phil about ten miles away. It’s beauti­ Brewster Hubbs III. They met now a high school librarian at Clippinger recently by phone and ful. Check out http://www.town while earning MBA degrees at the Cherry Hill High School West in with Katherine Lonergan by ofpilotmountain.com Cherry Hill, NJ. email. I’m living in Sonoma, CA University of Pennsylvania. now, where my husband is in the 1985 Arianna Rosati writes: The 1981 wine business. It is too far to reunion report in a nutshell: We’re make it back for our 25th as I Lynne Erdman O'Donnell turning out so well. Impressive Camie Carrington Levy need to get to St. Paul’s as well, 9700 NW Caxten Lane doctors (Jessie, Rob, Rothfleisch), 2212 Weymouth Street but I’d love to see anyone visiting Portland, OR 97229 social workers (Christine, Holly), Moscow, ID 83843-9618 wine country. I’m teaching a [email protected] health activists (Dawn), lawyers [email protected] journalism class at our children’s (Elaine, Jim), international financiers (Collins), ranchers . Kristine Anastasio Manning school and helping Princeton 1986 (Robertson), educators (Emily, 2718 Winningham Road with its admissions efforts in Chapel Hill, NC 27516 northern California. Susan Franz Murphy Courtney), actors (Rabb), accoun­ [email protected] Philip Clippinger writes: 3838 River Road tants (Amy), entrepreneurs and My sincere thanks go out to Lumberville, PA 18933 DJs (Mike), media hounds Charlotte Erdman Rizzo writes: [email protected] everyone who gave so generously (Arianna, Kit), engineers (George, Life is good in Bronxville, NY. to support our Reunion Gift in Roland), inspirers (Liz), analysts Girls are now 13 and 10. Twin memory of Peter Hatfield ’83. We 1987 (Ron), (M)ad men (Brooke, Tim), boys are 7. Have been pursuing raised one of the largest class gifts and even an antique denim hunter masters running career. Won na­ Craig Stuart in school history and a record (helloooo, Britt). Joyfully, we’re tional championship cross country 1638 Fell Street amount for our class. We have having kids; sadly, we’re losing ’07 and indoor track (mile) ’08 for San Francisco, CA 94117 parents. Join us on the PDS ’88 been working together with the [email protected] my age group, which we won’t school for the past few months to Facebook page, or reminisce online discuss!! I couldn’t have achieved develop a plan on how best to use Sofia Xethalis at gallery.mac.com/collins.roth — this without support of my hus­ these funds to remember Peter 1953 Shore Oak Drive password and username are “pds.” Decatur, IL 62521 band, Peter. To quote my 7-year- and his time at PDS. Stewart von (Let’s recreate the talent show at old, “run fast and then run faster!” [email protected] the 25th.)

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1989 Hall Medical Center in San Anto­ loving the Pacific Northwest. Af­ River, NJ. Lyla Geller, born July 20tfi Reunion nio, TX. 4. Went active duty as ter so many years of living in LA, 2007, joins big brother Aiden. Captain in the USAF July ’08. the kids are now learning what a Deb is working as an allergist for Christina Frank Hope everyone is well! tree is and what it’s like to drive 147 East Delaware Avenue ENT and Allergy Associates in Laine Romero Alston checks Pennington, NJ 08534 down a road without an angry Englewood and Clifton, NJ. in: I just made a big move from mob of traffic. I’ve reconnected a Doria Roberts living in NYC for the past 8 years bit with Chris Frank, who is also 1991 P0 Box 5313 (working at the Urban Justice living in Portland, working as a Atlanta, GA 31107 Center) to living in Northampton, landscape architect and getting Irene L. Kim Lauren French MA working for a foundation married this September. 5 Wayne Street # 3 571 North Street called the Solidago Foundation as Bill Podurgiel is “chilling in Jersey City, NJ 07302-3351 Meadeville, PA 16335 the Economic Justice Program Baltimore, still making videogames, Sarah Beatty Raterman [email protected] Officer (so giving grants to grass­ traveling a bit, and generally not 3 Ivy Glen Lane Doria Roberts here! In honor roots organizing groups working acting my age.” Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 of our pending 20th reunion, around the country doing workers Sang Ji is “living in NJ with [email protected] rights, equitable development and three kids and working in NYC.” I decided to do a little sleuthing. Melissa Rosendorf Calvert writes: other economic justice-related Pete Guzik and his wife Allie I found quite a few folks on Face- We are delighted to announce the book and have managed to amass work). Have two kids, Lucia (5), are proud to announce the birth of their son, Eric, on February 16 of birth of our son, William Pierce. our largest update yet. I can’t and Naila (almost 2), and a great this year. His big sister, Sophia, Pierce was born on April 2, 2008 believe that it’s been 20 years... husband, Domenico, who I met can’t get enough of “Brother.” and joins big sister, Madeline, 2Vi or that this is my first compilation. when I worked and lived in Mexico Other folks I see from time to years old. We continue to enjoy life Who made me secretary anyway? a while back. That’s it in a nutshell. time.. .I’m still in touch with Greg in Atlanta. I am now working at I’ve been doing music (singer/ Vince Peterson is doing well Gordon. He lives in Boston with The Lovett School as Director of songwriter) since my days at the and sent the following: I think this his wife Freya and son Dexter. Development, Leadership Giving. University of Pennsylvania (BA is the first update I’ve sent in 19 And I often see Sarah Foster ’90 Jeremy Kuris was married East Asian Studies). I know, I years! Just a blurb, right? There’s a who lives in Brooklyn and is an to Rowena Santiago at Holy know. I started playing guitar my lot of material from two decades! I editor at Getty Images and Paul Trinity Catholic Church followed senior year in college as a medita­ married Carolyn Cohen on April Goldman ’88 who is now working by a Jewish ceremony at the tion and it just “stuck” so to 19, 2008 in India while traveling for the NBA and comes to my Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in speak. Then I relocated to Atlanta an eight-month path that led us shows in NYC. Lylah Alphonse Washington, DC. He works as a from Philadelphia in 1996 and through Thailand, India and ’90 is an editor at Boston Globe principal software developer at have been based there since. I’ve Nepal. The latter part of our jour­ and came to a show in Boston I CACI International and is been touring internationally since ney was spent touring western had this summer. I also had lunch assigned to the State Department’s 1999 (quit my day job the day Europe teaching Acroyoga work­ earlier this summer with Pavia Bureau of Diplomatic Security. after I played Lilith Fair) and in­ shops. We currently reside in the Rosati ’88 who is an editor at dependently release my CDs via San Francisco Bay area. Dailycandy.com. Pavia and I went 1992 my label Hurricane Doria Sarah Ackley Esick sent the to grade school together so it was Records. I also do a lot of activist following: I am still working as the Meghan Bencze Mayhew especially great to see her. work and produce awareness Learning Specialist at Dana Hall 2916 Virginia Street Even though I found them on concerts in my “spare” time. You School (Wellesley, MA) working Miami, FL 33133 Facebook, I didn’t get entries in can find my personal page on with kids with ADHD, reading [email protected] time from Megan Shaffer Taylor, Facebook and my music page at disabilities, etc. On July 7, 2007 Amy (Warren) Alpert, Libby Blair F. Young http://www.myspace.com/ Jason Esick and I got married, and Griffith Hipp, Karen Fredericks, 2224 Mapleton Ave., Apt A doriaroberts. Drop by a show if we have a new baby, James, born or Greg Eckelman. But, I started a Boulder, CO 80304 I’m in your neck of the woods! in May — bright orange hair, just [email protected] group page for us so go on over Meg Yoder writes: I have been like his dad! We live at St. Mark’s and let us know how you are. Just Stacey Namm recently shared busy during the last 8 years as School in a dorm full of babysitters search Princeton Day School Class news that she will be soon be mom to Mary (8), Nancy (almost - 1 mean sophomore girls - and of 1989. We’ll probably be making marrying David Levine of New 7) and Joe (4). We live in Denver, Jason is the Chair of the English plans for the 20th from there. York City. Stacey is a PhD CO. I have been involved with department there. Hope to see lots Hope this finds everyone well! my kids’ school trying to help the of our class next June! Psychologist at Hay Group in NY. community overcome the many Susan Lebovitz says: I am 1990 obstacles associated with public living downtown in Manhattan 1993 school funding and I am also and have two awesome little boys Jonathan P Clancy Darcey Carlson Leonard focusing on pursuing my passion (5 and 8 years old). I work for a [email protected] 1754 Brook Road for art. You can see my new idea global executive search firm in Warren, VT 05674 Deborah Bushell Gans and some of my latest work at: midtown in the digital/new media [email protected] www.kidspiredart.com. arena. I cannot believe that the 143 Isle Verde Way Chris Lawler reports: Hope 20-year reunion is approaching Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Adam D. Petrick everything is great. Lots of things and I will do my best to attend! [email protected] 476 Massachusetts Ave. Apt PH Boston, MA 02118-1142 to report. 1. Birth of 3rd daugh­ Ingrid Hoover Smith checked Kysha White Pierre-Louis writes: ter, Penelope Gates Lawler on in as well: This past year, in an Married with a 2'/i-year-old son. Adam Petrick writes: Spending April 5, 2008. 2. Graduated from effort to escape Los Angeles, my Working for HSBC in New York 6 months working for PUMA Emergency Medicine residency husband, three kids and I packed as vice president/banker in the in Shanghai. China is quite the from UMDNJ/KHS in June ’08 up and moved to Portland, OR. middle market group. experience. Shanghai is relatively and moved. 3. Started EMS Fel-' Abby is 9Vi, Avery is 8V2 and Debora Klein Geller writes: easy for foreigners and a truly glo­ lowship in July ’08 at Wilford Henry is 5. All is well and we are We are moving to Upper Saddle bal city with plenty to see and do.

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around services to Missy Woodruff (www.desennapartners.com), children with Autism McCormick writes: which focuses on strategy, tech- Spectrum Disorders Hi everyone. So I nology and financial issues. Best. in the local school finally broke down district. and joined Facebook, 1996 Cornelia Wu has and I’m so glad I did! been working as an There are so many Sonal M. Mahida architect designing members of our class 10 Colt Circle museums since finish­ Connor, 2V2-year-old on there, it’s great to Princeton Junction, NJ 08550-2247 Marika Sardar '94 shares a photo son of Missy Woodruff of herself with husband Stephen ing Columbia grad McCormick '95. see that people are Stephen Nanfara Nickson and son Henry during a school a couple of doing so well. Hope­ 5 Pegg Road recent trip to England and Portugal. years ago and finish­ fully in the future I’ll Flemington, NJ 08822 ing her licensing ex­ be able to get more [email protected] Katharine Powell married ams in record time. info. Dr. Benjamin Roman in August Jessica D’Altrui Davidson writes: She used to live a few Andrea Morrison Teaching first grade at Crim at The Central Park Boathouse in blocks away from me Eckert and her fam­ School in Bridgewater. Married New York City with mother of in New York until ily are moving to to Jeff Davidson who operates a the bridegroom Rabbi Donna March, when she de­ Switzerland. While wealth management practice with Kirshbaum officiating. Katharine cided to move to New Evan Shah Wijaya, son of she’s excited about Wachovia Securities in Princeton. also made her Broadway debut Orleans. She is cur­ Ian Wijaya '95 and Anupa the move, I’ll defi­ We live in Princeton. recently in Aaron Sorkin’s The rently serving as head Shah Wijaya '94. nitely miss our play- Katharine Knapp Schaeffer Farnsworth Invention. of the Design Studio dates at the park. had her daughter, Addison Lynne at NENA, a resident controlled Deb Pollard Wepman is living Schaeffer, on December 20, 2007. 1994 non-profit. The Design Studio in the DC area and says that her She and her husband, Jordan, provides pro bono architectural toddler, Toby, is a chatterbox. She’ll 15 th Reunion will be relocating to Durham, services to residents of the Lower be working as a math coach in the C. Justin Hillenbrand NC where Jordan will begin his 9th Ward looking to rebuild. She Arlington public school district. 300 East 59th Street residency in Orthopedic Surgery recently wrote me that she is mov­ Taryn Esposito White is Apartment 1001 at Duke University and Kathy New York, NY 10022-2054 ing to a new non-profit; details to enjoying staying at home with will be studying to take the Bar [email protected] follow. New Orleans sounds like it her 2-year-old son, Payton. She in North Carolina. has been a great, if also chaotic, recently attended Dan Knipe’s Marika Sardar Byron Taylor has graduated emotional and frustrating, adven­ wedding where she hung out with 5205 39th Avenue from Temple Law School and ture, and I really admire Connie Ren Thompson, his wife, Kim, Sunnyside, NY 11104-1008 accepted a job with Lesnevich, for taking it on. and their 6-month-old daughter, [email protected] Marzano, Lesnevich, LLC in As for myself, I moved to Cate; there were also a ton of other Hackensack, NJ. Marika Sardar writes: I’m finally New York nine years ago to study PDS alums there. contributing after many years of art history at NYU. I finally fin­ Phil Glassner is living in New silence! First I’ll report on the three ished my PhD last year, just be­ York City where he is an orthope­ 1997 PDS friends I see the most. fore my son Henry was born. At a dic resident at NYU. He and his Mandy Rabinowitz Mariah Howe has been living and year old, he is doing great and my wife have an adorable 15-month- 32 East 76th Street, Apt 803 teaching in Oakland for 10 years husband Stephen Nickson and I old named Evan. New York, NY 10021 now. Her school focuses on pre­ are happy if a bit tired. I’m now Mike deSenna recently met [email protected] paring their students for college, working part-time at the Metro­ up with Anita Agarwal in NYC. and she’s taught at both 4th and politan Museum, in the depart­ Other news from the New York Ellyn R. Rajfer 5th grade level there. Mariah’s tak­ ment of Islamic art, teaching area is that Blythe Quinlan is 5304 Central Avenue Aberdeen, NJ 07747 ing a sabbatical this year, though, college classes from time to time expecting her second child, a girl. [email protected] and trying to figure out whether to and generally keeping busy. The As for me, things here are return to teaching or move into a picture here is from our recent still going well. I’m still living in new field. This summer she also trip to England and Portugal. I Pennington, love teaching English 1998 got married to Greg Klein. Unfor­ keep track of all the other PDS and have had an awesome summer Marin S. Blitzer tunately I missed the wedding in grads who are also in New York hanging out with my 2'/i-year-old 452 Lowell Ave. Vermont but I hear it was lovely. and keep meaning to get in touch son, Connor. Hopefully we’ll all Newtonville, MA 02460 Greg is also a teacher (middle- —if any of you are less lazy than I be in touch soon... marinblitzerl [email protected] school math) and both enjoy trav­ am I would love to hear from you! Ian Wijaya and Anupa Shah eling—-last summer they received a Margaret “Moggie” Spear Wijaya ’94 welcomed their son, Giovanna G. Torchio 28 East 11th Street. Apt. 2F grant to spend time in Peru where welcomed Ezri Apple Bernstein. Evan Shah Wijaya, into the world on New York, NY 10003 they hiked in the Andes and took April 26, 2008 in New York City. [email protected] Spanish classes. 1995 Michael deSenna writes: Marina Gershman lives in Recently I joined as a board Marie T. Godyn graduated with Milford, PA with her husband Eric Schorr member for a Newark, NJ-based BS in Business Administration Conrad Martin. I got to attend her 28 Swayze Street non-profit called Hispanic from Rider University and works wedding in September 2006 with West Orange, NJ 07052-2026 Development Corporation as a financial analyst at Robert Mariah and Elizabeth Schlossberg, [email protected] (www.hispanicdevelopment.org). Wood Johnson University who is living in New York and Melissa Woodruff McCormick Please visit and contact me if Hospital, Hamilton. working at Marie Claire. Marina 18 West Delaware Avenue you’d be interested in making a Andrea Koerte is in Los Ange­ finished grad school in psychology Pennington, NJ 08534 donation. Also, I’ve started a new les working on an MBA at USC. and has a job providing wrap­ [email protected] management consulting practice Philp DeGisi writes: I am

66 • PRIN CETON DAY SC H O O L • FALL 2008 ALUMNI NEWS CLASS NOTES currently a first-year student at the New Museum MA. Sara also caught up with Jor­ the Tuck School of Business at of Contemporary dan Nielsen at a house party back Dartmouth College. While it was Art in NYC. He in July. Sara is heading back to a little strange getting used to is also the manag­ Boston University’s nighttime doing homework again, I’ve been ing editor and business school this fall after taking enjoying being able to ski every writer for a July and August off to “concen­ weekend and taking a break from monthly column trate” on her job at Fidelity Invest­ Manhattan. I don’t think I will be in Italian magazine ments. “I am still working toward able to attend our reunion this Abitare, where an MBA at BU, while working at year but you can get in touch PDS friends and family celebrate at the November 2007 they do virtual Fidelity. On October 30, I was one with me via Facebook....I’d love wedding of Matt Riepenhoff '99 at Trenton Country Club. studio visits with of 50 Fidelity employees (through to catch up with all of you. From left, top row, Colleen Devlin (wife of PDS coach a different artist a raffle) who won the opportunity Giovana Torchio writes: The and employee Chris Devlin), Mark Lehmann, Holly each month. Lehmann (former PDS employee), Rob Paun '98 to travel to New York City and Class of 1998 had a fabulous time (Groomsman), Courtney Riepenhoff '01 (Maid of Honor), That’s all for meet Michael Phelps! I also ran in at their 10-year reunion. So many Paris McLean '00 (PDS employee), the groom and his now hope to hear to Rick McCready recently in people came back to Princeton who bride Renee Scalise Riepenhoff, Cabral Brooks '98, Cindy from some other Newton, MA and keep in touch we hadn’t seen since graduation. Stadulis (PDS business manager), Greg Peters '99 (Best classmates soon. with Jordan Nielsen, who recently Special thanks to Mike Bracken for Man) and Mitch Smith (PDS employee) and Tim Leary (former PDS employee). Bottom row: Chris Devlin (PDS Nabil Laoudji moved back to NYC.” hosting a fabulous party! I hope employee), Matt King '00, John Walsh '99, Chris Gill '99 writes: Recently Sydne Levine writes: I was we’ll all keep in touch. (Groomsman) and Tom Stadulis. living in Bombay, married on August 23, 2008 at India, as manage­ quickly, I have enjoyed working at the Skytop Lodge in the Poconos. 1999 ment consultant for Techno-Serve PDS so much I’m back for And here’s a little update on what I consulting firm, originated from 10 th Reunion another year. I have lots of news have been up to: I graduated from Washington, DC. Working in Robyn L. Wells from classmates and I must say Bucknell in ’05 and then went India since December 2006; com­ 479 Jefferson Road that I give all the credit to right on to UMDNJ Robert Wood ing back October 2008; planning Princeton, NJ 08540-3418 Facebook. I will start with all Medical School Physician Assistant to go to graduate business school [email protected] the wedding news. program. I graduated from there in in US or Europe. May 2008 and am currently work­ Joanna B. Woodruff Lauren (Smith) Ira married Alexandra Koerte is in New ing in the emergency room at 1229 River Road her husband Ronald on May 3. York City earning a Master’s in Washington Crossing, PA 18977 Hackensack Medical Center. She is currently pursuing a Public Policy and nonprofit [email protected] Master’s in Human Services. Arden and I live in West New management at NYU. York, NJ right near my sister, Sean Merriweather writes: I’ve She bought a house in Trenton where she works as a lobbyist. Maren Levine Hefler ’99, her hus­ just graduated with an MA from 2001 band, Jonathan Hefler ’94, and NYU. Earlier in the spring, Larry Robert Eugene got married in June to his college sweetheart. their son, Jackson. Baby Hefler Miller and Rich Dool came out Nick Sardar number 2 is due in April ’09! to a show I was promoting in the The wedding was in Charleston, 9 Braemar Drive SC on June 29. Of course, his Princeton, NJ 08540 Village. It was great thinking back 2002 to high school. twin brother Gerald Eugene was [email protected] the best man. As for Gerald he Stacey P. Orr writes: One year Ashton Todd just celebrated his one-year anni­ Marlee L. Sayen to go in doctoral program at Bos­ 20 Boudinot Street 18 Maple Lane versary with his wife Melody on ton University in physical therapy. Princeton, NJ 08540 Pennington, NJ 08534-3313 Christopher Gerry writes: I July 26. He is going to grad [email protected] school in the fall to Bowie State A Joy Woffindin am engaged and getting married 211 Goat Hill Road University to pursue a Master of Andrea J. Swaney in October of this year. Lambertville, NJ 08530 Arts in Teaching. 1 Pine Tree Place [email protected] Parsippany, NJ 07054 Grace Ko took the summer 2000 [email protected] off to travel to Southeast Asia and Isabel Robinson Stockman, aka Jessica L. Batt Australia before she starts business Lily, married Marine Corps Lt. Christina Koerte is working in 32 Fox Grape Road school at Stanford GSB in the Peter Harrington Brooks at her New York City for Golf Digest. Flemington, NJ 08822-401 1 fall. She’d be happy to play tour family’s farm in June. jbatt82@yahoo:com guide to any old PDSers visiting Her mother, Lisa, the California Bay Area! recently joined the Natasha Jacques Nolan Ashley Logan was a Vocal PDS Board ofTrustees. 648 The Great Road, Apt. 2 Princeton, NJ 08540 Fellow at the Tanglewood Music Sara Peach re­ [email protected] Festival this summer and will be cently returned from a moving to Boston in the fall to wonderful 10 days in Matthew S. McGowan start at BU’s Opera Institute Pro­ Europe, traveling 941 Lyndale Avenue gram. She says, “Hey to everyone!” around Southern Ire­ Trenton, NJ 08629-2409 Jen Gladden is teaching land (where she kissed [email protected] history at the Pomfret School the Blarney Stone) and Sapna E. Thottathil in Connecticut. She spent her Venice, Italy with two Sydne Levine Miller '01 and husband Arden 2535 Regent Street, #17 summer in Accra, Ghana for a friends from celebrate at their August 2008 wedding with PDS Berkeley, CA 94704 six-week journalism program! Hamilton. Right be­ alums, from left, Jonathan Hefler '94, Maren [email protected] Levine Hefler '99, Drew Seltzer '95, Sydne Chris W iley worked as a Cu­ fore her trip, she Levine Miller '01, Arden Miller, Kristen France Natasha Jacques Nolan writes: ratorial and Research Associate for moved from Brook­ '01, Ashley Whitney '01, Stephanie Friedman '01, I can’t believe a year has passed so a show called “After Nature” at line to Charlestown, Jonathan Hirsch '95.

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Katherine Sorrentino got Scott Rosenberg reported, logical Society meeting February did in high school. I am still act­ married, and her husband deployed “School was great, and I’m now 22 in New York City. Scarpato, ing and directing plays. Recently, to Iraq. While he’s gone she’s going looking forward to the next adven­ who is a double major in Ameri­ I played the role of Lewis in the to culinary school to become a chef. tures that await. I graduated from can studies and anthropology and production of Pippin. I am also Emory with a BA and MA in sociology, completed an indepen­ still playing ice hockey. However, 2003 History, and wrote my thesis on dent study in the fall, entitled my passion has now turned to John F. Kennedy’s foreign policy “The Emergence of the ‘Uniparent’: bodybuilding. Which I love! Nicholas L. Perold toward the Soviet Union and Viet­ Constructing the Ideal Father in I am not playing chess as 3465 Lebon Drive, Apt. 1735 nam after the Cuban Missile Crisis. Contemporary American Society.” much as I did in high school, but I San Diego, CA 92122 I’m taking the upcoming school The research discusses the present- recently got back into it. I am also [email protected]. year off, and will spend the fall day blending of intensive father­ breakdancing...as the school mas­ Morgan Weed won rave reviews doing an internship in Washington, ing and mothering ideals. Scarpato cot! Yes, I am the Hopkins Bluejay for providing comic relief in a DC, before moving to Colorado for argues that American society is mascot. I traveled with the team to recent New York production of the winter and spring. I’m also ap­ witnessing the emergence of the Boston for the National Lacrosse Saved as “the fish-out-of-water plying to law schools to begin in “uniparent,” particularly in a Championship! I got TV time too! Jewish girl Cassandra” in a musi­ fall ’09. It’s gone by too quickly, father who performs both tradi­ The players, coaches and fans re­ cal based on the 2004 film Saved! but I’m looking forward to the tionally maternal and paternal ally are supportive and make me upcoming year. I hope all is well duties. Uniparent fathers tend to feel proud to be out there. I really 2004 with everyone else!” illustrate a completely child- enjoy it. And hey, how many This fall, Andrew Sachs will re­ centered approach to childrearing, breakdancing mascots do you know? 5th Reunion turn to Prescott College in Prescott, depicting the nature of self- And for the past year and a Erin McCormick AZ to begin his junior year. sacrifice. Scarpato also discusses half I worked on a project to spa­ PO Box 476 Allie Ruben wrote, “I gradu­ the negative implications of the tially localize gene expression. All Middlebury, VT 05753 ated from Yale with a BA in Politi­ uniparent, explaining that this that has led me to where I am Mallory Sosinski reports: “After cal Science. After graduation, model threatens similar anxiety now...Australia! I’m currently at graduating from the University of I traveled around Eastern Europe for fathers that has been docu­ the Ludwig Institute' for Cancer Miami a year ago, I embarked on and the Mediterranean with a few mented for mothers. Research. I am here on a scholar­ a career as a Special Education friends. I am moving to New York ship that allows engineering ma­ teacher at Miami Southridge City this summer to start Law 2005 jors to do research anywhere in Senior High School. Last year I School at NYU, and I am excited the world! The project I am work­ taught 9th grade English and to be in the same city as so many Kyle Boatwright ing on is on drug targeting using Reading and for the upcoming PDS Alumni!” AC #55, Keefe Campus Center microparticles. It’s going to be a Amherst College school year, I’ll be teaching 11th Katie Levine just graduated lot of fun! In the end, I will leave Amherst, MA 01002-5000 and 12th grade reading. I also from Cornell and has started with “mini-paper” and a recom­ [email protected] began my studies as a graduate investment banking for Lehman mendation that I will use to apply student at UM last August after Brothers. Kaitlyn L. Langdon for either an MD or PhD I want being awarded a grant from the Kathryn Bachelor graduated 9 Benedek Road to see the options. However, I do federal government under the magna cum laude from Bucknell Princeton, NJ 08540 know I am taking a year and a auspices of the Partners For University in May, and will start pinkcowgirll [email protected] half off to work because I gradu­ working at the Ernst & Young ate early in December. Young Children With Disabilities. Peter S. Martin has taken a year LLP Philadelphia Office in Cecily Moyer writes: Spent I am now halfway through my off from his studies at Boston October as an auditor. April through August studying program and will graduate with College and is currently enrolled Helena Fishbein graduated abroad in Tokyo; Vika Kovalchuk an MSEd in Special Education/ at Cordoba University in Spain from Colgate with a bachelor’s in came to visit and we traveled Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities/ where all of his classes are taught English, and is currently working around the country. ESOL. I have managed to work in Spanish. All of his PDS bud­ on a master’s at Colgate for full time, maintain a 4.0 CPA and dies have joined him in Spain, Secondary Education in English earn an invitation to be a member enjoying an in-depth look at the 2006 Literature. of the Pi Lambda Theta Educa­ back roads of that country. It is Danielle Horowitz has been Mendy Fisch tion Honor Society. Somewhere his opinion that he will never awarded a Fulbright Grant to study 105 Fitz-Randolph Road in all that I’m also very proud to have friends that will compare and teach in Chile. Danielle, who Princeton, NJ 08540 be settling into my very own to his PDS buddies. was a double major in government [email protected] home that I closed on in June. All Rajiv M. Mallipudi writes: and law and Spanish at Lafayette in all it’s been a crazy year, but Yeah, it’s me. Rajiv, aka: Pudi. Mendy Fisch writes: This June College, will be researching poverty one full of exciting milestones!” To this day in college I’m known marked two years since our eradication strategies in Chile while Ben Ostro spent the summer as Pudi, and the expression graduation. In case high school teaching conversational English to traveling in Europe and started “pudi pumped” is still used - a lot! has started to become one of your students at a Chilean university. medical school on August 1.” Anyway, I thought I’d update you more distant memories, here are Peter Rossi graduated with Erin McCormick was named with my life. I’m at Johns Hopkins some updates from our class from a BA in Political Science from Student Employee of the Year at University and am going to be a the past six months to keep you Lebanon Valley College where he Middlebury, graduated magna senior next year. School here is current. played four years of ice hockey. cum laude with a degree in the brutal! So I’m mad pumped I Aaron Sashihara has been in This fall he entered Florida Coastal History of Art and Architecture managed to get Dean’s list last Ramadi, Iraq since last spring, Law School in Jacksonville, FL. in three and a half years, and ac­ semester! I knew you’d like that and will be deployed there until Rachel Scarpato presented the cepted a job working as a writer too. Well, besides school, I’m still October. His battalion, the 1st results of her research on the in the Stewardship Office of Col­ doing a lot of fun activities that I Batallion, 9th Marines, is working lege Advancement at Middlebury. “uniparent” at the Eastern Socio­ to maintain calm in the restive

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Sunni Triangle. Sashihara writes: Francisco, helping to promote day for his commute into the fi­ Elizabeth Wei is happily “The situation here is good, musicians. “After her sophomore nancial district to spend his days finishing her sophomore year at but also very fragile. Mostly year at Smith College, she spent working in Doha Bank, the Qatari Stanford. She will be volunteering through proactive measures, we the summer in San Francisco banking giant. Siani also com­ in Ghana this summer with Unite have been able to maintain relative doing an internship in music muted into the city for his job in for Sight, a non-profit organiza­ peacefulness in the area. Still, it’s marketing, development, and an architecture firm. I ran into tion committed to providing eye pretty obvious to us that if we left, management, where she met up Siani on a late train back after he care and eye health services to the the Iraqi Police and Iraqi Army with Beth Wei—who helped had spent a long day at the office. poor. In September, she will be would be overwhelmed by insur­ carry suitcases and sample mission Amanda Levy and Arvind studying abroad in Australia. gents. It’s one thing to hear that in district food—and fellow S.F. Bay Thambidurai were employed this Greg Rosen writes: From the news, entirely different to see it summer worker Shira Concool.” summer as well - Levy worked in a University of Pennsylvania, I will first-hand. But that’s our take on Meanwhile, Courtney Leopold lab at the University of Pennsylva­ be doing a fall semester abroad in the situation. There have been was back on the East Coast work­ nia, while Thambidurai marked a Leuven, Belgium. several attempts by insurgents ing as a research assistant at year of employment at L’Oreal. (mostly from Syria) to penetrate Harvard’s Health and Psychology According to Kim, Laurie 2007 our battalion Area of Operations lab and Laboratory for Develop­ Cartwright was in Cairo for part while we have been here.” mental Studies. Leopold writes: of the summer, practicing her Melanie Philippou Sashihara explained that a “It was amazing! I have never Arabic and getting to know the University of Connecticutt major part of his battalions role is conducted psych research that city. Hannah Tamminen also 233 Glenbrook Road to support the nascent Iraqi police involved physiology, but I figured studied over the summer, perfect­ Storrs, CT 06269 force: this is as close to the medical field ing her acting in the Summer [email protected] “From the start of the deploy­ as I’ll ever get, since the sight of Training Institute at Shakespeare Allie Crouse ment till now, the Iraqi Police blood still frightens me! We did and Company in Lenox, MA. Boston University, Box 1888 have made considerable progress have to attach numerous elec­ A number of Class o f’06 277 Babcock Street and improvements—but, still, trodes and take saliva samples, members are planning to leave the Boston, MA 02215 they rely heavily on us. We pay which I managed not to get too country in the upcoming months. [email protected] the salary for all of the Iraqi Police grossed out by (except when some Adam Savitzky worked over the David Coghlan has completed his and provide them with fuel and people thought the proper way to summer at FMC Technologies, a freshman year at the School of water. We also act as Quick Reac­ do this was to hack up a lung).” Massachusetts-based company that Foreign Service, Georgetown. tion Force (QRF) for the Iraqi Leopold is going into her jun­ designs and maintains energy- Aniella L. Perold has moved Police in case of emergencies,” ior year at The College of New efficient building control systems, to Park Slope, Brooklyn for the Sashihara writes. Jersey, and is double majoring in writing programs to help the com­ summer and is interning for the In addition, the “Walking psychology and Spanish. This past pany monitor the buildings it is editorial department of Conde Dead” (the battalion’s nickname year, she was a lab manager for hired to heat and cool. This fall, he Nast Traveler. She is having a since the Vietnam War) are re­ TCNJ’s Memory and Aging lab. is off to London for a semester great time sharing an apartment sponsible for distributing con­ Leopold adds: abroad at University College, with friends, although now she tracts and maintaining local “This upcoming year, I’ll be home of, among other things, phi­ understands why the rent is so leaders’ support. Sashihara writes: Treasurer of my school’s chapter losopher/economist Jeremy much lower for a walk-up! “You might also be interested of Psi Chi, the national honor Bentham’s preserved remains. Molly Gittell Gallagher was to know that we also grease local society for Psychology, and will be Charlie Turndorf will spend named to the Dean’s list as a Sheiks (mayors—very important an Instructional Intern during the the spring semester in Japan. He freshman at the S.I. Newhouse within communities) with money spring semester for a psychology began studying Japanese at School of Public Communica­ and generous contracts (which health research based seminar, Kenyon College this past year, tions at Syracuse University. She they subcontract for considerable which basically entails scrupu­ and hopes to improve his Japanese looks forward to spending the profit). Keeping the community lously covering every aspect of this spring. Turndorf is also very summer in New York City as an leaders happy is a critical part of learning how to design, conduct, excited for the release of the new intern at Elle magazine. our strategy here.” and analyze a study, and then game Spore, which is coming out Alicia Siani writes: I am really Sashihara has also done some writing the results in an APA style in September. enjoying my time at Davidson so joint operations with the SEALs paper.” Ram Narayanan, meanwhile, far. If anyone is ever in the Char­ and the Delta Force. “Seeing the Esther Kim spent the summer has already left for Australia, lotte area, feel free to visit...I’m Delta boys fly in on little birds, in New York City working for where he will be studying until sure Annaliese Rosenthal 05 blast a door down with C4, and the New York Youth Symphony December. would also love to see you! clear a couple houses was pretty Orchestra, which she used to Finally, I have managed to get cool...but the SEALs are a bunch play in. Kim will be starting her through my freshman year, and 2008 of posers,” Sashihara writes. second year at NYU this fall. commuted into New York this “I spend a lot of time behind a She writes: summer for a job at Bootstrap Tess Glancey 50-cal. machine gun in the turret “I’ll be starting my second Software, a small software firm in 4 Colts Neck Drive of a humvee,” Sashihara concludes. year at NYU and I absolutely love lower Manhattan. I also managed Newtown, PA 18940 Despite being 6,000 miles it. My first year was kind of crazy to meet up with a number of Ben Fisch writes: I am taking a away and in a war zone, Sashihara because I went in as a music per­ members of the Class o f’06, and gap year before college. I will be has remained one of the most formance major, but I think I’m take a bike ride to New Brunswick studying in Israel from September dedicated contributors to class just going to do a minor in music with my brother Ben (we caught through May. Calling me would notes. now.” the train back to Princeton Junction). be difficult but Facebook always Sarah Mischner, who has also Also working in New York Please keep on writing me works. been a reliable contributor to class City were Neil Sharma and Jon with more material for class notes, notes, spent her summer in San Siani. Sharma dressed up every and have a good fall!

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Kalla Gervasio Justine Drago CJ Martino from left, Erin Burns, Lindsey Mischner, Lauren Berk, Broden Sanford, Lydia Emery Pamela Lee, Ben Fisch Alumni Service Award: Kalla Gervasio For the past two years, Kalla served as a tireless leader of the Community Service Council. She led the PDS effort in Thanksgiving Baskets Drive, Blood Drives and various fundraisers. In addition, Kalla instituted a new fundraising event for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, which has now become an Senior integral part of the PDS Community Service Program. The Blue-White Charity Basketball game has raised more than $3,000 over the past two Computer Award: Pamela Lee years for pediatric cancer research—a cause very close to Kalla’s heart. Pamela has developed a high degree of independence, and is able to teach Beyond distinguishing herself in community service, she leaves a legacy herself many concepts on her own. She has done an excellent job as a for the school to carry on. PDSnet sysop for the past two years. She has also worked during the past two summers for the technology department, helping to set up the com­ John Douglas Sacks-Wilner Award: Justine Drago puters everyone has used this year. This award recognizes a member of the graduating class who has shown resolution, courage and self-command. This year’s award goes to a stu­ Hubert N. Alyea Award: Ben Fisch dent whose unfailing positive attitude has been her trademark through­ Ben has demonstrated an unbridled passion and an unmatched interest out her upper school years. in the field of Chemistry. In the classroom, his questions provoke further exploration and his enthusiasm is indeed contagious. Fred Woodbridge Memorial Award: CJ Martino This award is presented each year to a graduating senior who has exhibited Biology Award: Kalla Gervasio outstanding leadership qualities in developing class unity and spirit. Kalla is tenacious in her pursuit of learning and has repeatedly demon­ strated a passion for, and a mastery of Biology. Her quest for knowledge Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Program and her deep-rooted understanding highlight her science career here at 2008 Distinguished Scholars are Erin Burns, Lindsey Mischner, Lauren Princeton Day School. We congratulate Kalla for her genuine love for Berk, Broden Sanford, Pamela Lee and Ben Fisch. learning and achievement in Biology. English Award: Lydia Emery Chemistry Award: Sam Radomy Lydia’s writing demonstrates the true sophistication that comes, Sam pursues knowledge with a sense of humor and a humble passion. His not from complex language, but from complex ideas expressed as clearly ability to probe the possibilities of his knowledge has made him an in­ and precisely as possible. A wonderful imaginative writer as well, she has valuable student in the classroom and in the community. read her poetry at Barnes & Noble and represented PDS in a writing competition sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English. Physics Award: Lauren Berk and Nick Ford She has been an irreplaceable poetry editor for cymbals and has served as a Both Physics Award winners have enjoyed the process of searching for Writing Center mentor for the past two years. and eventually discovering the connections that exist in the world of phys­ ics. They are content to study a problem until the beauty of its solution is The English Department Writing Award: Erin Burns fully understood — often asking probing questions that challenge their Erin has a writer’s eye and ear for the details that enliven an idea or feel­ own understanding and that of their peers. Their knowledge in Physics is ing, and she brings these listening skills to the English classroom, where far-reaching as is their willingness to help others gain insight into this she anchors a discussion with her precise comments and questions, and to magical kingdom. the Writing Center, where she has served as a mentor for the past two years. She has the quiet wisdom of a village elder and looks at the world, The Elizabeth Fine Latin Award: Matt Oresky and writes about it, with a maturity and generosity beyond her years. Matt manifested Cato’s old proverb of learning: “grab hold of the idea, and then the words will follow.” His translations were accurate and suc­ The History Award: Simon Liebling cinct and his interpretations of ancient literature always showed a logical In every course he has taken, Simon has made the classroom a more lively, mind at work. Much more could be said, but as this year’s winner fre­ intense, fun place to learn by challenging his classmates and teachers alike quently argued, excess sentiment undermines persuasiveness. with his deeply felt and carefully analyzed positions on issues of past and present. He has strong convictions, which are always sophisticated and Burns Simon LieblingErin Pamela Lee Ben Fisch thoughtfully expressed — so much so that he has been known to per­ suade even his most skeptical classmates to explore and share his point of view. Congratulations

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Sam Radomy Nick Ford Matt Oresky Broden Sanford Alon Debiche Lindsey Noni Ammidon Jarrett Mischner Dury-Agri Film Award: Sam Cutler-Kreutz, Jenna Glass and Patrick Murphy All three students brought together technical ability, a commitment to storytelling and an unwavering interest and passion for the capacity of Awa rds film to communicate complex elements of human experience. French Award: Lydia Emery Photography Award: Katherine Levinton Lydia has distinguished herself by her love for the language, French cul­ and Evan Sachs ture, and, above all, for French literature. After AP French literature, she Katherine’s commitment and talent is clear from the countless hours she chose a very challenging Advanced Literature class where she demonstrated has put into photography and into her senior project. Her inquisitive her remarkable analytical skills, her excellent speaking proficiency, and nature, sensitivity, humility and kindness are evident in both her images her writing talent, (pictured on facing page, top right photo) and in her relationships with all around her. Evan has developed a uniquely creative vision over his four years. His Spanish Award: Brody Sanford impressive skills have led to images that are invariably independent, origi­ Brody’s native-like feeling for Spanish allows him to write an inspiring nal and outstanding. He excels at black and white photography. poem or analyze existentialist novels in his AP Literature class. He handled the challenges of the AP Spanish Language class with a huge smile and The Art Purchase Award: Ariel Ruvinsky great enthusiasm as well. Ail along, Brody exhibits an unassuming de­ This award is made possible by an endowment created in loving memory meanor that is in sharp contrast with his sophisticated Spanish. of Mark Winstanley ’90 by his parents, family, and friends. Chinese Award: Alon Debiche Ceramics Award: Kim Narol and Eliza Curtis Alon’s passion for Chinese, insightful in-class contributions, and his thor­ As an eighth grader, Kim distinguished herself in ceramics with a vibrant ough research for the cultural projects are always evident. He is routinely imagination and great enthusiasm for a newfound passion. In the upper the first one to take risks in class in order to challenge his learning and school she honed her skills with focus and a sustained, concentrated ex­ achieve new and deeper levels of understanding. For him the journey has citement. been the reward. Eliza has brought an extraordinary work ethic, a deep interest in the history of ceramics, and an understanding of techniques in a contempo­ Dual Language Award: Lindsey Mischner rary practice. She is an artist scholar as she naturally connects knowledge Lindsey has excelled in two languages, pursuing both at the highest levels and perceptions from other areas of learning with her work in the studio. PDS offers. The recipient of the dual language award is a talented French, Latin and Ancient Greek student. Architecture Award: Michael Malyn Mike has evolved from simply making shelters to understanding each The Gary Lott Art Purchase Award: Noni Ammidon structure as an orchestrated solution for a site-specific problem. But these The Gary Lott Art Purchase Award is in memory of Gary Lott, long-time solutions have evolved even further than the mere list of required essen­ history teacher, Dept. Chair, and artist in his own right. Each year the art tials: this student’s work is becoming inhabitable poetry. As a student, he department purchases a piece of student art for the school’s permanent can satisfy the requirement and go on to take the assignment to a whole collection. This year’s award goes to a student who has learned to speak other level. This is the difference between a vocabulary test and a decep­ through the language of the visual arts. tively simple haiku. Mixed Media Award: Jarrett Dury-Agri Andy Franz Award: Brody Sanford and Kevin Shannon This award goes to a student who has passionately embraced a range of Both are very talented woodworkers, with an excellent eye for arts offered at Princeton Day School and made art practice a significant detail, and a strong sense of design. Their body of work includes an part of his life. Adirondack chair, a couple of unique tables, and even a pair of 16 ft-long foot-bridges! continued on next page Sam Cutler-Kreutz, Jenna Glass, Patrick Murphy Katherine Levinton, Evan Sachs Ariel Ruvinksy Kim Narol and Eliza Curtis Michael Malyn

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Brody Sanford and Kevin Shannon Ben Fisch, Hannah Epstein Erin Burns, Jake Lipkin, Lindsey Mischner

Music Award: Ben Fisch and Hannah Epstein Ben and Hannah have been active members of the PDS Music program Allie Pike and Sam Cutler-Kreutz for all four years of their Upper School careers. They are active singers and instrumentalists, participating in the Princeton Day School Choir, the Madrigal Singers, Jazz Band or various facets of the a cappella program. These students enthusiastically participated in department courses, and achieved the highest possible levels in these classes. Performing Arts Award: Allie Pike and Sam Cutler-Kreutz Allie and Sam have participated in every production, onstage and back­ stage, since they were freshman, working tirelessly and always expecting the very best of themselves. Through their intense and unfailing commit­ Mike Shimkin, Hannah Epstein, Elisa Cichonski and Brody Sanford ment, they have become leaders in the program and have set a high stan­ Clint O'Brien dard for others to follow. The Thomas S. Bencze Art Scholarship Award: The Cum Laude Society Ariel Ruvinsky Each year, the PDS Chapter of the Cum Laude Society inducts a This award is presented to a dedicated art student in the senior class, whose number of students whose academic performance and citizenship fulfill intention is to pursue further education in the field of visual arts. This this national honor society’s guiding principles of excellence, justice, and award is made in memory of Thomas Bencze. (pictured on previous pagej honor. Inducted in 2008: Erin Burns, Jarrett Dury-Agri, Lydia Emery, Ben Fisch, Kalla Gervasio, Julie Gordon, Jeff Landy, Pam Lee, Simon The PDS Scholar Athlete Award: Liebling, CJ Martino, Lindsey Mischner, Matt Oresky, Raquel Perlman, Erin Burns, Jake Lipkin and Lindsey Mischner Sam Radomy, Brody Sanford, and Kevin Shannon. Not pictured: Lauren This award is based on stellar academic achievement in the classroom and Berk. exceptional performance on the athletic field. The unique academic de­ mands associated with PDS make our student athletes quite special in Math Award: Lauren Berk their own right. Today we recognize three students who have balanced a Both inside and outside of PDS, Lauren is drawn to mathematical chal­ rigorous class load while committing fully to their athletic endeavors. lenges. Her work outside of Princeton Day School included a bronze medal in the 2006 USA Mathematical Talent Search and on-line courses offered Gold P Athletic Awards: by Stanford University. This year she took Introduction to NumberTheory Mike Shimkin, Hannah Epstein and Clint O'Brien at Princeton University. The Upper School’s Gold P Award celebrates sports­ manship, citizenship, team participation, and excellence in athletics. Our girls’ Gold P is awarded to a very gifted athlete who is known as both a fierce competitor and a class act. Since Hannah’s freshman year, she has played a major role in the success of our basketball and lacrosse programs. This year we have two recipients for the Boys Gold P Award. Both Mike and Clint are gifted athletes, who combined, have earned 23 varsity letters...along with numerous local, state and school recognition. Given their ability and love for competition it is no surprise that both recipients will play at the collegiate level. Frankie K. Sportsmanship Award: Elisa Cichonski and Brody Sanford Elisa and Brody are student-athletes who have been exemplary in terms of sportsmanship and athletic achievement throughout their high school years. They place the team above their own individual goals and Cum Laude Society, Back row: Jeff Landy, Jarrett Dury-Agri, Brody Sanford, Matt Oresky, have displayed integrity, commitment, leadership, and CJ Martino, Kevin Shannon, Erin Burns and Sam Radomy; front row, from left, Lydia Emery, a true love for sports. Simon Liebling, Kalla Gervasio, Raquel Perlman, Lindsey Mischner, Pam Lee, Julie Gordon and Ben Fisch. Not pictured: Lauren Berk.

72 • PRIN CETON DAY SC H O O L • FALL 2008 The Class of 2008 Our Newest Alumni! Congratulations!

Noni Carlton Ammidon Kalla Alexis Gervasio Emmeline S. Morehouse Corey Evan Batt Tessica Glancey Patrick Henry Murphy Lauren Elizabeth Berk Jenna Ariel Glass Kimberly Jane Narol Carson G. Bird Julie Megan Gordon Clinton Michael O'Brien Mark Brennan Matthew Anthony Greek Andrew Manuel Ojeda Katherine Brossman Remy Q. Gunn Michael Olumide Olorunnisola Theodore Roosevelt Brown III Samuel Deignan Hamlin Matthew Oresky E rin B u rn s David Thorne Holland Jr. Cady Osgood-Otis Graeme Nowell Carvlin Antoine L. Hoppenot Nishil Patel Matthew Castello Trevor Hummel Samantha Elissa Press Paz Elisabeth Cichonski David Emanuel Janhofer Raquel S. Perlman James Griffin Cole Steward Johnson Alexandra Pike Emily Bigelow Cook Veronica Rose Claire Jordon-Davis Samuel Clark Radomy Eliza Lathrop Curtis Aditi Juneja Ariel F. Ruvinsky Samuel Cutler-Kreutz Aditya Kulkami Evan Bakewell Sachs Diana D ’Argenio T am m y Y. L am Julia Salem Alon Debiche Jeffrey Eric Landy Broden Newsom Sanford Erik R. Donovan Pamela Janis Lee Joseph Sarvary Justine Drago Katherine Phillips Levinton Sarah Anne Schwartz Jarrett Dury-Agri T h o m a s Li Kevin Shannon Lydia Fiske Emery Simon Liebling Meghan Mitchell Shapiro Hannah Katharine Epstein Jacob Stephen Lipkin Michael Shimkin Emily M. Exter Mark Madden Philip Alexander Stadulis Tova Jennie Ferstenberg Alexa Rae Maher William T. Stattman Benjamin Aaron Fisch Michael Malyn Rebecca Tamayo Nicholas Santiago Ford Charles James Martino Peter Doering Travers Gregory Ryan Francfort Marlyse Jost Mazzeo Warren Jay Wilson, Jr. Jon Michael Gatarz Scott McCarron Caitlin Wollack Isaac Seth Geltzer Lindsey Laurel Martin Mischner Jeffrey Samuel Young

FALL 2008 • PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL • 73 PDS STAFF, ALUM NI & FRIENDS IN MEMORIAM In Memoriam

The school has learned of the passing of the following members of the PDS community. We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to their families and friends.

Alexander Ackley, grandfather of Carmen Fragoso, mother of Howard F. Powers, father of Upper School Sarah Ackley Eslick ’89 Michael A. Fragoso 02 History Teacher Howard F. Powers Jr. ’80, Jennifer Powers Mitchell ’82 and Christian H. Aall, father of Warren Froehlich Jr., Branford M. Powers ’84, and grandfather of Cecilia Aall Mathews ’59, Elisabeth (Mea) Aall husband of Sandra Strachan Froehlich ’57 William K. Powers 11, Frederick B. Powers ’12 Kaemmerlen ’64, Pamela Aall McPherson 68 Richard Funkhouser ’32 and Peter F. Powers ’ 12 and Christian Aall ’74 and grandfather of Alexander Mathews ’99 Bettie R. Gaston, mother of Harriet Gaston Renetta Prebluda, mother of Davison ’60 and John Gaston ’62 Jeffrey Prebluda ’69, Ellen Preluda Chilton ’72 Graham Barnett ’84, brother of and mother-in-law of Jonathan Chilton ’72 Gabrielle Barnett ’79 and Simon Barnett ’81 John M. Geisel Sr., grandfather of Justin Geisel ’92 Matthew Reilly, grandfather of Douglas Bushnell, father of Megan Reilly ’09 and Allison Reilly ’ 11 Rebecca Bushnell ’70 and husband of Robert Goheen ’34, father of Anne Goheen Trustee Emerita Betty Wold Johnson Crane ’59, Trudi Goheen Swain ’61, Stephen Irving Robinson, father of Eve Robinson ’70 S. Goheen ’63, Megan Goheen Lower ’68 and Christopher R.P. (Knobby) Rodgers, Edward P. Chase 01, Charles R. Goheen ’74 former Trustee, father of C.R. Perry Rodgers brother of Derek Chase ’03 Robert W. Gunn, husband of Jr. ’58, Emily L. Rodgers ’65, former Trustee Margaret Chen, mother of Nancy Chen former PDS Trustee Brooke R. Gunn, James C. Rodgers 70, Samuel W. Rodgers ’71, Cavanaugh ’78 and Victoria Chen ’84 father of Remy Gunn ’08 Sally Rodgers Smith ’72, Alice Rodgers Naomi Chilton, mother of Peninah Chilton Celestino ’74, Virginia Rodgers Hoyt ’76, Ann Hall, mother of John S. Rodgers ’78 and Berdugo, Jonathan Chilton ’72, Abigail Heather Hall Castegna ’98 Chilton ’75, Miriam Chilton ’79 and Julia Rodgers Alpert ’81 Seth Chilton ’79 and mother-in-law Kirby Thompson Hall ’49 Frederic Rudt, grandfather of of Ellen Prebluda Chilton ’72 Babette Hirsch, grandmother of Gregory Sophia Bernardi ’16 and Samuel Bernardi ’19 John W. Claghorn Jr., father of John Rosen ’06 and Tracy Rosen ’10 Stanley Sackin, father of Enid Sackin Reddick ’66 Claghorn ’68, David T. Claghorn ’71, Lower Elizabeth L. “Duffy” Hutter, mother of School teacher Susan Ferguson, and grand­ Fairfax Hutter ’72 and John Hutter ’74 Vicki Seltzer, mother of father of MacAdie Ferguson ’07, uncle of Pamela Julie A. Seltzer ’93 and Andrew D. Seltzer ’95 Woodworth ’71, Newell (Buzz) Woodworth ’73, Margery Jaeger, mother of Palmer B. Uhl, mother of Sarah Woodworth-Gibson ’79, Samuel Harold Jaeger ’65 and Sarah Jaeger ’66 Harrison J. Uhl III ’72, Palmer B. Uhl ’74 Woodworth ’82 and great-uncle of Caroline Annelise Kennan, mother of Joan Kennan ’54 and William B. Uhl ’76 Woodworth ’05 and Heidi Woodworth ’07 John Erdmann Kuser ’40 Leslie Van Zandt Shaver ’52 James Comfort, father of PDS Trustee Deborah McCourt, grandfather of David Paul LaBarge, father of Lower School Vernon E. Spaulding II, husband of McCourt ’09 and Alexandra McCourt ’11 Administrative Assistant Marie Shock Nancy Hagen Spaulding ’57 Betty Constable, mother of Barbara Lawrence, mother of Susan Stoltzfus ’82, sister of US teacher Margaret Constable '70 Katharine Constable Lisa Lawrence ’68, Deborah Lawrence ’70 William Stoltzfus; sister of Winifred Stoltzfus Nugent '72, Elizabeth Constable ’78 and Mark Lawrence ’73 Host ’80 and Rebecca Stoltzfus Dineen ’85 and aunt of Amelia Baxter-Stoltzfus ’06 Howe Constable ’72, brother of Gilbert Lea, Sr., father of Ann Lea Fries ’58 Margaret Constable ’70, Katharine Constable and Thomas Lea ’63; grandfather of Donald (Jeb) C. Stuart ’56, father of Nugent ’72 and Elizabeth H. Constable ’78 Lea Erdman Marshall ’82 and Craig C. Stuart ’87 and Lauren Stuart Downs Lynne Erdman O’Donnell ’85 ’89 and Brother of Charles Stuart ’59 M ary Cowenhoven Coyle ’35, sister of Kathryn Vaurio, grandmother of Margaretta Cowenhoven ’30 and great-aunt of Mark B. Levin, father of Janna Levin ’94, Aaron Jackson ’98 and Susannah Jackson ’05 Craig C. Stuart 87 and Lailren Stuart Downs ’89 David Levin ’97 and Rachel Levin ’00 Madeline Wallmark, grandmother of Harriet Hinman Eubank, Douglas McClure, former PDS Head of Kimberly Wallmark ’97 and Lisa Wallmark ’01 mother of H. Porter Eubank ’70 School, father of Kathleen McClure Lowell ’71, Ann McClure Noel ’76, Douglas O. John A Wheeler, father of Robert Fagles, father of Katya Fagles ’83 McClure, Jr. ’82 and Peter Q. McClure ’85 J. Letitia Wheeler Ufford ’54, Virginia Field, grandmother of Thomas Myers ’72, son of Margaret Frantz James Wheeler ’55, Alison Wheler Lahnston ’59, Emelia Meckstroth ’02 Wellington ’42, sister of John A. Myers III ’64, grandfather of Alison Ufford Salen ’87 Judith Seidler Ford ’51 Sally Myers ’69 and Fairlie Myers ’74 M ary Howell Yard ’33, Miss Fine’s School teacher of English literature and Mathilde Wood Nanni ’41 Filip Forsbeck, husband of mother of Barbara Yard Farling ’66 Carol Frothingham Forsbeck '53 Janice Wilson Dietz Neff ’33 Amy Zagoria, mother of Julia Zagoria ’97

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