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Special Parents’ Edition COMMENCEMENT 2008 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Shady me that “the only way one coasts for any strength in action. We are both object and Side Academy long period of time is down hill.” I have subject, both subservient to fate as well as its Parents: never forgotten this as a school administra- master. There are some situations in which As reflected in this tor and have tried always to seize the we are unable to take action. Losses, bereave- issue of the maga- opportunity of the momentum while realiz- ments, disappointments, diseases, wars, zine, what another ing that to coast (on our laurels) for long depressions — these may strike humans or wonderful year we could be tragic to our ultimately being able institutions such as Shady Side at any hour have had at Shady to achieve our mission. Keep on moving with immense force. In such circumstances Side Academy! One forward; no time to coast (for long). “Keep we can only brace ourselves against the only need look back on keeping on.” shocks. These are our anvil moments. at this year’s past As we enter this benchmark year of our However, there are other situations in issues of the magazine or look through this founding, and as we celebrate the many which we have the power to act, and that is current edition to be reminded of the value accomplishments of this past year, this new when we need all of our firmness and single- and difference of the Shady Side Academy 125th year and the many years to come, I ness of purpose; a mission-driven response. experience and education. Thanks to our am reminded of a couplet written by John We must move wisely, move in a timely man- longevity of excellence for 124 years, Shady Florio in 1591: ner, and above all, be on task and target. Side Academy has the benefit of a powerful “When you are an anvil, hold you still; With these two qualities — patience and momentum propelling us, not only into our When you are a hammer; strike your fill.” strength — Shady Side Academy has 125th anniversary year, but also deeper into This provides an insight into a deep truth, “endured all” for nearly 125 years. As you the opportunities of the 21st century. that in order to live our lives we need the two read this issue of the magazine, certainly My father, also an educator, in response to balanced but related qualities of humility and enjoy the many evidences of student success my referring to one’s “coasting,” reminded resolution; of patience in suffering and and the richness their experiences at the

2 Shady Side Academy Magazine In this issue…

2 President’s Message

4 Senior School Commencement

14 Middle School Closing Exercises

14 20 Junior School Moving-Up Day

22 Junior School Closing Exercises

26 Posner Awards

28 Sports Briefs

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Academy. However, on the eve of this spe- cial anniversary year, please be especially reflective of how the strength of our longevity, the courage of our “anvil moments” and the momentum of our 124 years combined with decades of timely 22 patience and strength have brought us to the beginning of our 125th consecutive school year. And because “coasting” is not On the front cover: Senior School students and faculty members meet following Commencement 2008. an option, we ask you to continue to walk Cover photo by: Regis N. Werling, Town and Country Studio with us, imagine with us and be with us as Editor: Jennifer Roupe our future together unfolds in the many Associate Editors: Jamie Brush ’98 and Lauren Gilchrist ’03 promising meaningful years to come. “So Contributors: Jamie Brush ’98, Karen Fedusa, Lauren Gilchrist ’03, Robert Grandizio Jr. ’91, Rick Munroe ’84, Tom Southard Photography: Jamie Brush ’98, Tron McConnell ’71, Dudley Parr, Jennifer Roupe, Regis N. Werling, Jack Wolf Stand Throughout the Years.” Design Consultant: Peggy Warnock Printed by: Herrmann Printing & Litho, Inc. Sincerely, If you are interested in becoming a contributor to the Shady Side Academy Magazine, please contact Jennifer Roupe at [email protected] for details. Shady Side Academy Magazine is published by Shady Side Academy for its alumni, parents and friends of the school. Letters and suggestions are welcomed and should be sent to Jennifer Roupe, Director of Communications, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Address corrections should be sent to the Alumni Office, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Junior School, 400 S. Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, 412-473-4400 Thomas N. Southard, President Middle School, 500 Squaw Run Road East, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, 412-968-3100 Shady Side Academy Senior School, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, 412-968-3000 www.shadysideacademy.org

Commencement Issue 2008 3 Shady Side Academy officially launched the Class of 2008 on Friday, June 6, 2008. The 125 members of the senior class were honored by faculty, friends and family during the traditional outdoor ceremony on the Senior Quad. Christine Rua ’08 delivered the senior speech, reminding the class of who they have become during their four years at the Senior School and charging the underformers and rising seniors not to be afraid to make a positive impact. Roger Goodell, commissioner of the NFL, delivered the commencement address. A Posner Award for mer- itorious faculty service was presented to Frank McCarthy, Senior School mathematics teacher, and several students from all forms were honored with commencement prizes. Senior School Commencement

4 Shady Side Academy Magazine Lifers of the Class of 2008.

Academy President Thomas N. Southard, Commissioner of the NFL Nancy Blubaugh, recipient of the Ruth and F. Walter Jones Service Roger Goodell, Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney, Steelers President Prize, with Walter Jones, Faculty Emeritus. and Current Parent Art Rooney II.

Commencement Issue 2008 5 “Alfred Lord Tennyson once wrote, “I am a part of all I have met,” in which case, I could not ask for a better group of peers to grow and learn from. Our class is composed of truly amazing individuals who are not only dedicated to what they do, but dedicated to making an impact in the SSA community as well.” — Christine Rua, Class of 2008

2008 Senior School Commencement Prize Winners

First Honor Student in Senior Class ...... Joshua Stuart Falk ’08

Second Honor Student in Senior Class...... Jessica Kay Chang ’08

Raymond F. Arnheim Memorial Award ...... Laura Elizabeth Bagamery ’08

The Alfred C. Dickey Memorial Prize ...... Joshua Stuart Falk ’08

The Richard S. ’39 and Kenneth L. ’41 Simon Award...... Margaux Lorraine LeMaster ’08

The Princeton Alumni Awards ...... Joshua Ko-Lun Lee ’09 Frankie Joseph Costa Jr. ’10 Haley Elizabeth DeJulio ’11 The John H. Cohen Family Improvement Awards ...... Meredith Leigh Crimmins ’09

Karl Frederick Bruch IV ’10 Jatara J. McGee ’11

The Joseph Bole Hare Steffey Memorial Award...... Jennifer Ann Dawson ’08

The Edward Ernest Ebbert Memorial Award...... Hannah Ferrar Foster ’08

Trevor Randolph Scheid ’08

The Ruth and F. Walter Jones Service Prize...... Nancy Blubaugh

The All-Round Cup...... Kelsey Marie Olander ’08

The Todd Drelles Memorial Prize ...... Emily Elizabeth Wampler ’08

The Lowell Innes Award ...... Jennifer Ann Dawson ’08

The President’s Prize...... Vijay Kedar ’08

Christine Rua, Class of 2008 Senior Speaker.

2008 College Choices The students and their college choices listed here are those for whom Shady

Sophia Aivaliotis Drexel University Ayse Baybars Harvard University David Allen University of Dayton Andrew Begg Playing Junior Hockey BobbiLyn Anthony University of Pittsburgh Robert Bennett Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Laura Bagamery Princeton University Hannah Berkowitz George Washington University Rachel Balog University of Pittsburgh Seth Bernstein Wake Forest University Kaitlin Bauer St. Mary’s College Gregory Bidula John Carroll University

6 Shady Side Academy Magazine Head of Senior School Jeremy LaCasse, Commissioner of the NFL Roger Goodell, Current Parent Laura Dawson and President Seated from left: Diane Fisher, J.R. Fisher ’08 and John Fisher. Standing from of Alumni Council J. Brendan McLaughlin ’86. left: Richard Fisher ’52, George Fisher ’04, Barbara Fisher and Mike Fisher ’09.

From left: Ben Cohen ’08, Jessica Cohen ’05, Carl Cohen and Hillary Cohen.

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Alexandra Bodnarchuk Ohio University Katherine Byrnes Cornell University Molly Cunningham Duquesne University Kurt Brendel Princeton University Jeffrey Caruso Skidmore College Christine Currie Columbia University Jeffrey Broad Furman University Jessica Chang Stanford University Jennifer Dawson Furman University Marissa Brooks Syracuse University Andrea Chavlovich Allegheny College Vishal Desai Carnegie Mellon University Brian Burnett Penn State University Benjamin Cohen University of Pennsylvania Kara DiBiase Miami University (Ohio) Nomin Buuch University of Pittsburgh Jacob Cohen University of Georgia Joshua Diggs Emory University

Commencement Issue 2008 7 Commissioner of the NFL Roger Goodell addresses the Class of 2008.

Seated from left: Linda Mates, Stacey Mates ’08 and Jeff Mates ’70. Standing from left: Marcella Apter, Jenna Mates ’10 and Dorothy Mates.

Seated from left: Martha Banwell, Hannah Berkowitz ’08 and Dr. Daniel Seated from left: Mark Giallonardo ’79, Andrew Giallonardo ’08 Berkowitz. Standing from left: Ed Berkowitz and Barbara Berkowitz ’78. and Susan Giallonardo ’78. Standing from left: Dr. David Hiles ’51, Barbara Hiles, Lindsay Giallonardo, Dana Giallonardo ’06, Nancy Giallonardo and Ron Giallonardo.

2008 College Choices David Edwards Yale College Michael Farrell Penn State University Hannah Foster Princeton University Jamie Egan Villanova University Joshua Ferraccio University of Colorado at Boulder Luke Franchuk Westminster College Brendan Eisenbrandt Sewanee: University of the South Paige Ferrise New York University Andrew Giallonardo Westminster College Stephen Epple Carnegie Mellon University Chase Fisher St. Lawrence University Jonathan Ginsberg Wesleyan University Joshua Falk Stanford University John R. Fisher Stanford University David Gookin Bard College Katie Falloon Yale University Linda Flaherty Miami University/Ohio Daniel Gordon Boston University

8 Shady Side Academy Magazine “...once you think you know it all, you’re in trouble, and I would encourage all of you to recognize that when you finish schooling and your academics you will learn more, every day, throughout your life. And if you don’t, you’re making a mistake.” — Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL

Seated from left: Drew Bauer ’75, Kate Bauer ’08 and Kathy Bauer. Seated from left: Kara Flaherty ’16, Shawn Flaherty ’78, Linda Standing from left: Megan Rigos, Andy Bauer ’10 and Joan Horgan. Flaherty ’08 and Debbie Flaherty. Standing: Patrick Flaherty ’18.

From left: Laurie Singer, Drew Singer ’08 and Paul Singer.

Lauren Greco University of Miami/Florida Lucas Herman Alfred University Arlen Greenberg Amherst College Natalie Herrington Allegheny College Ryan Gurrentz University of Miami Samuel Heuck Kenyon College Brendan Hannon Lehigh University Joan Hilton Hobart and William Smith Colleges Emily Harmon Princeton University Peter Hirsch University of Virginia Carolyn Hepler-Smith University of Pittsburgh Alexa Hunter University of Delaware

Commencement Issue 2008 9 “...when you get that opportunity to find what you want to do, strike at it with passion and strike at it with a sense of determination, because it’s a powerful force when you combine those two.” — Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL

Seated from left: Nancy Byrnes, Kay C. Byrnes ’08 and Ed Byrnes ’59. Standing: Madison Byrnes.

Seated from left: Mary Modoono, Elizabeth Modoono ’08 and Gerry Modoono. Seated from left: Cindy Mino, Nicole Mino ’08 and Ralph Mino. Standing from left: Emily Modoono Sadler ’97 and Jesse Modoono ’99. Standing from left: Katie Mino ’14, Rachel Mino and Mindy Mino ’04.

2008 College Choices Remington Jackson College of Wooster Neil Lax University of Pittsburgh Stacey Mates University of Michigan Evin Jethroe George Washington University Margaux LeMaster Ithaca College Kristen McKnight Penn State University: Schreyer Honors College Benjamin Kander Emory University Alexander Lemberg Wake Forest University Owen McLean New York University Vijay Kedar Harvard University Tara Magge Duke University John Menniti Carnegie Mellon University Andrew Klein Bucknell University Hina Mahmood Northwestern University Rohan Menon George Washington University Ross Lampl Valley Forge Military College John Marous Emory University Joanna Meyer Ithaca College

10 Shady Side Academy Magazine Seated from left: Judy Hannon, Brendan Hannon ’08, Michael Hannon ’74. Standing from left: Conor Hannon ’12, Mary Puckett, Bob Puckett, Marguerite Hannon, Jack Hannon, Sean Hannon ’09 Seated from left: Laura Dawson, Jenny Dawson ’08 and Bill Dawson. and Brian Hannon ’13. Standing: Karen Dawson ’10.

Seated from left: Peter Hilton ’77, Joan Hilton ’08 and Tekla Hilton ’77. Seated from left: John C. Marous Jr., Jack Marous ’08, John C. Marous III ’77. Standing from left: Amy Hilton ’10 and Kurt Pankopf ’76. Standing from left: Lucine Marous, Leslie Davis ’81, Maureen Lally-Green, Maggie Marous, Andy Marous, Dan Marous ’14, Kelly Marous ’12, Molly Marous ’10 and Carlie Marous ’07.

Diana Miller Washington and Jefferson College Matthew Moran Wake Forest University Alex Petraglia Rhodes College Katharine Miller Allegheny College Julie Nelson Culinary Institute of America Charles Phillips Bucknell University Vincent Miller Wesleyan University Edwin Niederberger Allegheny College Nia Phillips Wellesley College Nicole Mino West Virginia University Kelsey Olander Boston College Alexandra Pitz New York University Adriana Mistick University of San Francisco Jayant Parepally Boston University Accelerated Medical Program Gina Poerio Syracuse University Elizabeth Modoono University of Delaware Morgan Paul University of Pittsburgh Helen Pratt University of Pittsburgh

Commencement Issue 2008 11 “I am strong, confident, and capable. I do not take my education for granted. And I am ready for new challenges. I am raised me, the faculty who taught me, the coaches who challenged me, and the peers who influenced me, and to all these people I owe fear of failure dominate me, and I am not afraid of change. I am blessed with great privilege, and I accept the responsibility that coincides. graduate, and most importantly, I am a member of the graduating class of 2008.” — Christine Rua, Class of 2008

Seated from left: Greta Rooney, Dan Rooney ’08 and Art Rooney II. Seated from left: Paul Bodnarchuk, Alexandra Bodnarchuk ’08 and Leslie Standing from left: Meghan Rooney ’05, Mary Rooney ’10 and Bodnarchuk. Standing from left: Marian Begala and Larisa Bodnarchuk ’10. Annie Rooney ’11.

Seated from left: David Gookin ’73, Dave Gookin ’08 and Marcy Gookin. Seated from left: Christine Farrell, Mike Farrell ’08 and Standing from left: Kate Gookin ’02 and Ann Gookin ’01. Michael Farrell. Standing from left: Jake Farrell ’13 and Chris Farrell ’10.

2008 College Choices Amar Rao Carnegie Mellon University Julian Rudolph Rollins College Varun Reddy Duke University Anna Rued University of Richmond Mark Reynolds Wake Forest University Jayme Satterwhite University of Kentucky Daniel Rooney Dartmouth College Trevor Scheid Stanford University Samantha Rossi Northeastern University Daniel Shaffer US Military Academy at West Point Christine Rua Davidson College Gautam Sharma Stanford University

12 Shady Side Academy Magazine a product of the parents who great thanks. I will not let my I am a Shady Side Academy

Seated from left: Hilary Stroud, Glenn Sutula ’08 and Deirdre Sutula Seated from left: Kate Begg, Andrew Begg ’08 and Richard Begg ’76. ’06. Standing from left: Ginny Maddux, John Sutula and Ma Yan. Standing from left: Frank Begg, Chelsea Begg ’11 and Sue Begg.

Seated from left: Dr. Paul J. Burkhart II, Katie Miller ’08 and Seated from left: Melinda Edwards, David Edwards ’08 and Jamie Edwards ’74. Karin Miller. Standing from left: Jeff Miller, Sam Miller ’11 and Standing from left: Clara Jean Molyneaux, John Edwards ’03 and Eli Miller ’18. Catherine Edwards ’07.

Dhiren Shetty George Washington University Michael Sternberg Rochester Institute of Technology Kenneth Toler Loyola University Chicago Drew Singer Lafayette College Lianne Sufrin Hofstra University Emily Wampler Loyola University Chicago Pamela Singh Washington and Jefferson College Allyson Supowitz Northwestern University Caroline Washburn Brown University Kristen Slinkard Grove City College Glenn Sutula Denison University Andrew Weber New York University Philip Soeder Washington and Jefferson College Jaimie Szuhay University of Pittsburgh Katie Williamson University of Gloucestershire (U.K.) E. Thomas Sprague Bucknell University Robert Tisherman Carnegie Mellon University

Commencement Issue 2008 13 Middle School Closing Exercises were held Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the McKnight Hockey Center. The 75 members of the Class of 2012 were officially promoted to the Senior School and welcomed by Head of School Jeremy LaCasse. Fondly recalling memories of the Middle School and looking forward to the Senior School, Form II President Rashaad Phillips delivered remarks on behalf of his class. Middle School Closing Exercises

14 Shady Side Academy Magazine The Form II Chorus provides a musical interlude for the audience. The Middle School Band plays the Star-Spangled Banner.

Head of Junior School Cheryl Little, Middle School Assistant Head Middle School faculty member Paul Bodnarchuk with his wife, Leslie, and Director of Studies John Curry, Head of Middle School Amy also a Middle School faculty member and winner of the Kenneth M. Vasko Nixon Mindlin, Academy President Thomas N. Southard and Head Memorial Award. of Senior School Jeremy LaCasse.

Commencement Issue 2008 15 The Supowitz Family

2008 Middle School Graduation Prize Winners Betty C. Labun Citizenship Award ...... Claudia M. Mihm Erwin W. Cole Award ...... Hibiki Sakai Form I Improvement Award ...... Elizabeth C. Rocks David McNaugher Marsh Memorial...... Athena I. Petredis E. Bruce Hill Award...... Erin E. Gorse David A. Mancosh Award...... Molly C. Magovern Betsy Watkins Form II Improvement Award ...... Grant W. Zentgraf Form II Art Award for Best Artist ...... Peter T. Kann Alessandra C. Davy-Falconi Form II Computer Literacy Award ...... Athif I. Wulandana Form II Ethics Award ...... James A Grote Willard E. Mead English Award...... Alessandra C. Davy-Falconi Ildra H. Eller Award (French) ...... Christopher L. Leech Form II Latin Award ...... Vivek U. Nimgaonkar Form II Mathematics Achievement Award ...... Algebra I – Adi A. Krupski Geometry – Vivek U. Nimgaonkar Charles P. Shriver Mathematics Award...... Andrew M. Boyle Form II Music Awards ...... Chorus – Monica Srinivasa String Ensemble – Oliver D. Ebeling-Koning & Joseph P. Anolik Band – Naveen J. Menon Jazz Band – Joshua M. Silver Form II Science Award ...... Max F. Kaplan Form II Social Studies Award...... Vivek U. Nimgaonkar Form II Spanish Award...... Joshua M. Silver Speech Contest ...... 6th Grade – Grant H. Newman 7th Grade – Antonio D. Satryan Rashaad Phillips, 8th Grade – Lindsay J. Cozen Form II class president, 6th Grade Academic Award Book ...... Daniel R. Marous Blanche C. Wick Mathematics Award...... Apoorva K. Annamraju speaks to his classmates.

The Phillips The Brown Family Family

16 Shady Side Academy Magazine The Gorse Family

The Hannon Family The Leech Family

The Zentgraf Family The Samad Family

The Levy Family

Commencement Issue 2008 17 Junior School Moving-Up Day took place on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Tour guides, the Safety Patrol and library assis- tants were recognized for their hard work during the academic year, and book prizes were presented by Junior School Head Cheryl Little to honor exemplary achievements. Highlights of the event included the 2007-2008 slide retrospective and the presentation of medallions by the current fifth grade to fourth grade stu- dents, followed by the Moving-Up Song. JuniorSchool Moving-Up Day

18 Shady Side Academy Magazine Fifth-grade students transfer their medallions to their fourth-grade counterparts during the Medallion Ceremony.

Commencement Issue 2008 19 On Wednesday,June 4,2008, at 10 a.m., the 37 members of Shady Side Academy’s Class of 2015 were officially promoted to the Middle School and presented with diplomas by Academy President Thomas N. Southard, recognizing their achievements to date. In addition to the formal program, fifth-grade students shared their favorite memories of the Junior School, and parents were treated to musical interludes and a slideshow. Observing Junior School tradition, Connor Jones ’15 passed the gavel to Sarah Anania ’16. JuniorSchool Closing Exercises

20 Shady Side Academy Magazine The Curry Family

The Germinaro Family The Colville and Dauer Family

Commencement Issue 2008 21 The Horne Family

The Thai Family

The passing and acceptance of the gavel.

22 Shady Side Academy Magazine The Scherbarth Family

The Veneziano Family

The Martin Family

Commencement Issue 2008 23 Two Posner Awards Presented During 2008 Commencement Week

o recognize faculty, an award lifting up the excellence of instruction from all who teach at TShady Side Academy through the celebration of the accomplishments of one or two fac- ulty each given year, there has been established, through endowed funds, The Posner Award for Meritorious Faculty Performance at Shady Side Academy. With the utmost appreciation to Henry ’37 and Helen Posner and the Posner family, the purpose of this Award is to recognize, inspire and reward those faculty members at Shady Side Academy who, through their special “gift of teaching” and mentoring, have made a significant impact in the learning, development and lives of their students. This Award assumes quality teaching, but is also designed to cele- brate all teachers through a faculty member who has had a uniquely beneficial and enduring impact on the academic and personal lives of students. Nominations are submitted by stu- Dr. Mike O’Neil dents, parents, alumni and administrators of Shady Side Academy. Traditionally there are one Middle School Social Studies to two recipients each year from among our pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade faculty. 32 Years This year, there were two recipients of this award, which includes a cash stipend of $25,000. As a member of the Middle School faculty for 32 years, Dr. Mike O’Neil has inspired generations of students to understand the impact historical events have had on shap- ing our world. His colleagues hold him in the highest regard, and his students look forward to beginning their days in his class- room. These are just a few reasons why Dr. O’Neil was a recipient of the 2007-2008 Posner Award. A parent shares that Dr. O’Neil has encouraged her children to learn about events that have taken place in the past as well as to understand the impact these events have had on shaping our country and our lives. “My boys will routinely quote things he has said in class or offer to share interesting facts and stories he has passed along. He has a real passion for what he does and that is evident to anyone who ever sits in his class.” A student shared this about Dr. O’Neil: “(He is) the best teacher for which a student can hope and Mr. Frank McCarthy thus proving that it doesn’t matter the con- ing rigorously and without egotism, that I tent of any course as much as it’s the teacher Senior School Mathematics admire and deeply respect.” who makes the difference in making a class 30 Years McCarthy’s students’ success in the class- interesting and inspiring. Our opinions are For his love of mathematics, those whom he room, as well as on the AP Calculus Exam, is solicited, valued, challenged and must be teaches, the integrity with which he teaches no surprise to those who are familiar with his based upon fact and data. Dr. O’Neil and the respect he commands from all, Frank teaching. Says one parent, “His straight for- inspires all those in the classroom; we want McCarthy, Senior School mathematics faculty ward approach with students may be his key to do well, because we know the teacher member, was presented with the 2007-2008 to success. From the first day of classes, stu- wants us to do well!” Posner Award for Meritorious Faculty dents are told what they need to do to achieve “Thirty-two years ago this week I was Performance at Shady Side Academy. certain results. Students know what is expect- told by Mr. Mancosh [Dave Mancosh, the Attesting to his continued impact on their ed of them and how to achieve success. While Middle School head at that time] that I had life, one alumna shares: “As a young person, his character and methods are more than the job at the Middle School. I came home the fact that he made math make sense for me admirable, it is his results which are exem- wild with excitement. My wife, Mary, said for the first time, that he gave me confidence, plary. He has turned many a student having ‘Mike will you be happy there?’ I said, ‘I’m was everything to me. As an adult, it is his had difficulty in mathematics earlier in their going to love this place.’ I loved it then and integrity, his complete commitment to teach- schooling into ‘A students’ in his classroom.” I love it now.”

24 Shady Side Academy Magazine Phillips ’08 both qualified in their respective events, while Jackson placed ninth overall. Special thanks to team newcomers Dave Allen ’08 and Mike Farrell ’08 and to Vivek BRIEFS Sharma ’10, Sy Lampl ’10, Dan Gordon ’08, Sports Karl Bruch ’10, Michael Sternberg ’08, Edwin Neiderberger ’08, Jake Bajada ’10, Dhiren Shetty ’08 and Roman Sandoval ’09 SPRING SEASON 2008 for their contributions.

Girls’ Track and Field By Kelsey Olander ’08 This past spring, the girls’ track and field team finished the season with a winning record of 7-2. In the field, Raediah Lyles ’09, Marissa Brooks ’08 and Sara Mangold ’09 took control of the shot put, discus and javelin events. Lyles made it to the WPIAL finals, where she placed sev- enth in the shot put, two places away from advancing to the state champi- onships, and also breaking the school record. In the high jump, Kay C. Byrnes ’08, Alexandra Bodnarchuk ’08 and Kelsey Olander ’08 qualified for WPIALs but didn’t get to the final round. Taylor Glenn ’09 competed in the long jump. Tory Bruuch ’10 and Katrina Jueng ’10 made it to WPIAL finals in the mile and two-mile races. Jueng placed third in both events and advanced to the state meet at Shippensburg. Glenn placed fifth at the WPIAL finals in the 400 meters and moved on to states, where she placed ninth overall. The 4x4 relay placed third Girls’ Crew Boys’ Track and Field at the WPIAL finals, crushing the school By Lauren Laufe ’10 By Remington Jackson ’08 record by six seconds, and ran at states, where they broke the school record again. This spring, for the first time, Shady Side Unfortunately, the 2008 season began with- The girls’ track and field team had an Academy offered girls’ crew as a varsity out a track due to the football field renova- incredible season overall, and they’re only sport. Initially started as a club this past tions. However, this year’s captains, going to get better. Nice work, ladies! winter, parents donated four rowing Remington Jackson ’08 and Rob Tisherman machines/ergs for the girls to train on over ’08, were still able to motivate the team. The the winter months. SSA then joined forces season started with wins over Springdale with the Steel City Rowing Club, which and Ford City and close losses to Deer Lakes Girls’ Lacrosse provided the team with not only boats of all and Kittanning. The low point of the season By Caroline Washburn ’08 sizes, but coaches as well. The team launch- occurred with losses to Riverview, Freeport This year, the Shady Side girls’ lacrosse team es from a dock in Verona, Pa. and rows on and Mars. Luckily, the team’s performance welcomed a new coaching staff, including the Allegheny River five days a week after and attitude both changed for the better head coach Alison Francis and assistant school. This spring season, the SSA girls along with the weather. After very close coach Harry Dadts. Easing into the new sea- competed in the Cooper Cup in New Jersey, competition with Valley and Apollo Ridge, son, the girls struggled to maximize their the Midwest Scholastic Rowing Champ- the team was ready for the Mars and Pine- skills on the playing field in the first few ionships in Cincinnati, Ohio, and also in Richland Invitational. All members who games. However, during the away game two scrimmages in Pittsburgh, rowing in attended performed well in their own heats, against backyard rival Fox Chapel, the team boats ranging from doubles to quads and and some performed exceptionally well in showcased skill and heart in a close loss to even an eight-person boat. These 10 girls the invitational. With the runners in full the undefeated team. From then on, the have been learning to sweep row and to stride, they were more than ready for team played with great confidence to finish scull as well. Look for us on the water! WPIAL qualifiers. Tisherman and Charlie the season with a record of 5-8.

Commencement Issue 2008 25 and outfielders Ben Kander ’08 and Sean were one of the strongest teams there. Hannon ’09 earned all-section honors. The Rounding out the starting lineup were Ben future is bright as next year’s team will boast Cohen ’11 and Justin Hunt ’11. The other 10 seniors, including captains Giel, Hannon, varsity players included Michael Anthony first baseman Zach Jones ’09 and several ’10, Craig Pentrack ’09, Asher Saperstein very capable underclassmen. ’10, Nandeesh Prasad ’10 and Sam Miller ’11. This season showed the dedication of the players as well as their continued com- Softball mitment and leadership. The 2008 boys’ tennis season is one that former players and Despite losing every game this season (0- alumni can be proud of. 15), the girls’ softball team showed its met- tle in the final game of the season by play- ing hard and losing by only a small margin. Boys’ Lacrosse Coach Frank McCarthy spoke the truth By Seth Bernstein ’08 when he said that the spirit of the team was The 2008 Shady Side Academy boys’ more important than its record. lacrosse team lived up to the surrounding hype this season. Led by senior captains Seth Bernstein ’08, Jeff Caruso ’08, Brendan Boys’ Tennis Eisenbrandt ’08 and Chase Fisher ’08, the Shady Side Academy boys’ tennis had team battled through an incredibly tight D1 another outstanding season in 2008, quali- North Division as well as a difficult fying for states for the second consecutive MSLCA schedule. The Western PA results year and finishing second in the WPIAL fell short of expectations; however, team tournament. At the top of the lineup, Midwest play matched Shady Side history. Chris Mengel ’10 enjoyed an undefeated In the MSLCA tournament, Shady Side season and also won the WPIAL Doubles placed into the B bracket for only the third Tournament with partner Josh Ferraccio time in school history. The team ended its ’08. Led by captains Dan Shaffer ’08 and season with an 11-8 overall record. Ferrracio, as well as seniors Jack Marous ’08 and Rohan Menon ’08, the team rolled into the state tournament and proved they Baseball

The 2008 SSA baseball season was marked 2008 Spring Sports Records by a strong and consistent team effort and excellent individual performances. Head coach Bob Grandizio Jr. ’91, along with Winning assistant coaches John Cappa, Harry Varsity Sports Win Loss Tie Percentage League Standing Fleishman and Jason Zoeller ’03, were Baseball 13 7 0 .651 Section Runner-Up determined to lead the team back to the Softball 0 15 0 .000 playoffs after a one-year absence. The team Boys’ Tennis 13 3 0 .813 WPIAL Runner-Up finished 14-7 overall and 10-2 in section play, enabling them to compete in the Boys’ Track 2 7 0 .222 WPIAL playoffs for the ninth time in the last Girls’ Track 5 4 0 .556 Third Place Section 10 years. The strong leadership of captains Boys’ Lacrosse 11 8 0 .579 Jake Cohen ’08 and Tim Giel ’09 was the Girls’ Lacrosse 5 8 0 .385 driving force behind the team’s turnaround. Totals 49 52 0 .485 The pitching staff, led by assistant coach Cappa, was one of the best in recent team Junior Varsity and Freshman Sports history, holding opposing teams’ hitters to a Baseball 5 12 0 .294 .210 batting average with a team ERA of Softball 0 4 0 .000 1.94. Giel’s efforts on the mound earned Boys’ Tennis 6 7 0 .462 him a position as a finalist for WPIAL AA Boys’ Lacrosse 4 4 0 .500 Player of the Year and team MVP while pitcher Arlen Greenberg ’08 set a school Girls’ Lacrosse 4 7 1 .364 record with a 0.69 ERA. Second baseman Totals 18 34 1 .346 Drew Singer ’08 was named to the WPIAL Season Totals 67 86 1 .485 Senior All-Star Game, while Giel, Greenberg

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Shady Side Academy Homecoming 2008 Celebrating 125 years Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11. Reunion classes include: 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003. The classes of 1958 and 1983 will be celebrating their 50th and 25th Reunions respectively. Stay tuned for a more detailed schedule of weekend events. For more information, call the Alumni Office at 412-968-3015 or visit www.shadysideacademy.org.

The Alumni Art Show will feature the photography of Rick Byerly ’93 on display.

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