FRONT COVER: Korean Ambassador to the United States Lee Tae-sik talks with THE Korean War veteran and parent Stanley Brzoska as GLOBAL Director of Development Don Nicholson looks on. CITIZEN

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP 6 Advancement of a Flat and Fragile World 7 An Interview with Andrew Bazarian ’86 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP 8 Sustaining Marine Ecosystems 9 CEGS in Support of Global Citizenship 10 Peace Studies: A Life-Changing Experience DEPARTMENTS Refl ections 2 From the Hill 4 Titans Victorious 11 Admission Profi le TRAVEL 25 Development Profi le 26 Class Notes 29 Passages PHOTO ESSAYS 14 Prize Day & Commencement 18 Reunion SPOTLIGHTS 12 Trustees COMMENCEMENT 13 Faculty & Students ANNUAL REPORT

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THE ACADEMY WORLD MAGAZINE · FALL 2006 · PUBLISHED FOR THE ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS OF WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY EDITOR PRINTING Please direct your comments and letters Wilbraham & Monson Academy does not Rita D. Carey Marcus Bordeaux Printing to: Rita Carey, Editor discriminate on the basis of race, religion, Wilbraham & Monson Academy national origin, disability, sex, sexual orienta- ADVISORY BOARD PHOTOGRAPHY 423 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA 01095 tion, or age. Brian Chatterley Paul Bloomfield Rita Carey Brian Easler Phone: 413.596.6811 Wilbraham & Monson Academy is assigned Steve Gray ’70W Robin Farrington Cook Fax: 413.599.1589 to the National Register of Historic Places. Laura Mulcahy Mayhew ’86 Rodney LaBrecque E-mail: [email protected] The area named the Academy Historic Glenn LaChapelle Kate Rakowski District consists of thirty buildings, twenty- Don Nicholson John Risley Visit our Web site at: David Ryan WMAcademy.org four of which DESIGN David Silver belong to the Jan Reynolds Design Jan Reynolds Ziter school. NEWS FROM THE HILL SINGING THEIR WAY ACROSS EUROPE Hye Young Chyun ’07 and Wilson Kao ’06 joined the United FPO States Youth Ensembles Chorale for a 19-day six-country European tour in July. Hye Young says, "The tour was amaz- ing, riding in gondolas in Venice with friends, experiencing Hye Young (back row, left) and Wilson (front row, right) perform- cultural beauties of other countries, singing in the Cathedral ing as members of Mosaic Harmony at the spring 2006 concert. of Notre Dame in Paris. The most touching concert was at Dachau. Because singing embodies feelings, there was a huge difference in the way we sang after experiencing the strong Ciosek, Gary Provost, and Earl Racine. A big “Thanks!” from emotions that Dachau evokes." the boys on Rich II.

GREENHALGH LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR WMA EXPANSION UPDATE STUDENTS Excitement mounts at the Faculty Street Josh Binney ’07, Ian Carlin ’08, and Elizabeth Wright ’08 construction site as masonry exterior walls attended two People to People Leadership Summits held this go up to form the perimeter of the new summer on college campuses. Elizabeth attended the theatre building extension, making it easy to see and the arts summit at the University of California at Los the dimensions and magnitude of the new Angeles, while Josh and Ian spent the first half of the inter- structure. The goal of the construction per- national diplomacy summit in Washington D.C. at George sonnel is to get the building “buttoned up” Washington University and the second half at Columbia before the cold weather so that work on the University in New York. In each of the programs, students interior can continue through the winter. focus on developing their leadership skills and increasing their awareness of their leadership styles to become more effective View of the Some of the work you can’t see is the fol- gymnasium in their present roles on campus and those they will undertake expansion from lowing: all underground utilities have been in the future. Josh and Ian are both Bicentennial Scholars and Faculty Street. set in their final resting places and the “slab” class representatives on the Student Senate this year. Elizabeth has been poured in its entirety; steel roofing was president of her class last year and will continue to be a materials are now “on site” and ready to go; decisions about valuable committee member for class projects this year. Josh interior finishes, color schemes, wood tones, tile patterns, said of his summit, “The People to People Future Leadership locker configurations, and the like are in process. Sprinkler program allowed me to interact and work with student lead- pipes have been hung and painted in the existing gymnasium ers my age from all over the country; it was a stimulating and for future tie-in to the new required fire protection system for enjoyable experience.” the entire gymnasium. LATIN TOUR DRAWS A CROWD A NEW LOOK ON RICH II From the radiant oculus inside Rome’s Pantheon, to Greece’s It’s remarkable how much difference paint and tasteful wallpa- Argolid plains and mighty Mycenae, across the Aegean to per can make. There is a distinctly welcoming and comfortable ancient Ephesus in Turkey, our students were given the oppor- atmosphere on Rich II thanks to the superb craftsmanship and tunity of a lifetime this past March. This tour was one of exacting efforts of members of our maintenance staff, William superlatives, as WMA was very well represented on the Latin

AUTHOR-PHOTOGRAPHER it as “an essential Transcendental travelogue that explores connections between writers and FELTON the places where they lived and how that inter- R. Todd Felton, a member of the WMA action shaped New England culture.” Todd, English department from 1995-2004, and who also does much of the photography for its chair from 2000-2004, published his first his books, has two more in the works, one on book last spring through Roaring Forties Irish writers in Dublin during the Irish Literary Press as part of their ArtPlace Series. A study Todd Felton signs copies Revival and another on writers in the British of the transcendentalists, their connections to of A Journey into the Lake District. Felton was on campus Saturday one another and to New England, A Journey Transcendentalists’ New morning, October 21, Parents’ Weekend and into the Transcendentalists’ New England, England for Liz Mitchell ’04 Homecoming, for a book signing. was well received. In his review of the book, and Andrew Lindberg ’04. Chris Bergeron of the Daily News Staff praised

WMA 2 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD wrong. I realized as I worked through the year that the Relay for Life is a living memorial to all who fight cancer and to their families, friends, and caregivers. I do not know anyone who has not been touched by this terrible disease, and fund- ing research to find a cure is of paramount importance. In the past two years, the Wilbraham & Monson Academy com- munity has raised over $90,000 through the Relay for Life. I am proud of that statistic, and I am proud of everyone at the Academy who joined in this effort. Because of the gymnasium expansion, the Academy will not be able to hold a Relay this spring, but students look forward Latin students with their guide on the main street at to its return in 2008. Pompeii. PAUL BLOOMFIELD program’s annual trip abroad: with thirty-one students and THE SILHOUETTE: IDENTITIES fi ve chaperones, this was one of the largest Academy groups ever to travel abroad. We visited three countries in thirteen & ARCHTYPES days, logging thousands of miles on land and by sea. Lisa Amato www.stcc.edu Art New England The positive impact of the tour was immeasurable. Students August/September 2006 received constructive feedback from the chaperones on how to be better world travelers, and likewise we received the [WMA Fine & Performing Arts Department students’ comments on the tour. “It allowed me to see three Chair] Paul Bloomfield’s photograms capture amazing countries. It was truly an unforgettable experience,” human silhouettes in a mysterious, emotive, says Chelsea Goldrick ’09. “There was always something fun and alluring way. By applying the developer happening,” says Liliana Galesi ’08. “We got to see some in- inconsistently and sometimes using mul- credible places and things that people should try to see in their tiple exposures, he pushes the medium to its limits, creating lifetimes,” says Tim Lindberg ’06. “It was a great opportunity unique images of great depth and complexity. to travel abroad with friends and teachers at a cheaper cost,” His oeuvre is divided into two bodies of work, distinctive in says Tae Kyung Ko ’06. “The trip was phenomenal, and I look their process and product but entirely complementary. The forward to doing another one,” says Niko Konstantakos ’09. first group consists of painterly, expressive images. Aware of In March of 2007, the annual tour will include the wonders of the optical illusion of Rubin’s Goblet, in which a black-and- Egypt, including Giza, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Alexan- white image appears as either a vase or two faces, Bloomfield dria, and a three-day Nile River cruise! creates equally elusive but vastly more organic compositions. Bloomfield’s other body of photograms is more minimal, with ELAY FOR IFE IVING EMORIAL R L : A L M simpler forms that are equally complex in suggestiveness. Jonathon Mortensen ’06 Chair, 2006 Relay For Life Here, less recognizable, black or white images are centered One of the most remarkable events held on the Wilbraham within a contrasting background. Their soft edges define dis- & Monson Academy campus in the past two years has been torted, seemingly otherworldly human forms. Eyelashes or the Relay for Life. Begun as a collaboration between Mrs. wisps of hair zoom into focus, but the remaining forms melt Jane Kelly and Carolyn Weeks ’05 with the American Cancer into abstraction. Seeming at once to emerge from and recede Society, the Relay became an all-school community service into an abyss, these ghostlike forms call to mind the polarities project, with all students, faculty, and staff taking part in some that inspire Bloomfield – darkness and lightness, positive and way. People joined teams and solicited pledges for support negative, presence and absence, and general and specific. of their nightlong vigil, walking the track. Others helped behind the scenes, getting the word out, collecting dona- REAL CONCERT tions of food and beverages for the walkers, and collect- The organization and promotion of the WMA REAL Concert, ing and setting up the luminaria dedicated either to an eclectic gathering of musicians, was a labor of love for Sam the memory of those who have succumbed to the Greene ’06. The concert grossed $15,000 with 268 tickets sold. disease or in honor of those who are survivors, Desmond Tutu, a longtime correspondent of Sam's, was enthu- either continuing to battle the disease or living siastic in his praise of the effort. Proceeds from the concert cancer free. were allocated for Tutu’s Tygerberg Children's Hospital in South When I began to organize for the second Relay, Africa and Harry Connick Jr.’s Katrina Musicians’ Relief Fund. Mrs. Kelly had just passed away, and I felt that continued on page 32 this event would be a memorial for her, but I was THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 3 TITANS VICTORIOUS

VARSITY BASEBALL TAKES SHARE OF CONNATONIC TITLE The Titans Boys’ Varsity Baseball team fi nished the season as Co-Champions of the Connatonic Prep School Baseball League with a record of 10-1 and an overall record of 14-1. Their only loss was to Co-Champs Salisbury School, whom they defeated later in the season, giving Salisbury their only loss on the Andre Roberson ’06 contributed to the season’s success with season. Four players were named to the league First Team All his speed on the base paths. Star squad – Marc and Benjamin Hewett of Framingham, Ryan Molaghan of Florence, and Kyle Perry of Feeding Hills. Jacob Eddy of Rutland, Vermont, and Matthew Vincunas of Granville were named Second Team All Stars. Molaghan posted a season was a walk on at the University of Tampa baseball tryouts, will batting average of .511 with an on-base percentage of .623. play for the Spartans next spring. Catcher Benjamin Hewett had a batting average of .346 and an on-base percentage of .507. Marc Hewett fi nished the season Both our varsity coaches have experience as players at both the with a .451 batting average and an on-base percentage of .533 high school and college level. Coach Kindblom played ball at while pitching 40 innings with an ERA of 1.80, striking out Blair Academy in New Jersey and Hobart College in Geneva, 58 batters, and giving up only 8 earned runs. Perry pitched New York. Coach Boozang played at Suffield Academy down 33 innings with an ERA of 2.45, struck out 41 batters, and the road in Connecticut and at Lafayette College in Easton, gave up 9 earned runs. Vincunas and Eddy both helped the Pennsylvania. team with their fi elding abilities and their bats, building batting averages of .405 and .341 respectively. FROM THE CLASS OF 2003 The Hewett brothers will be playing ball next In other baseball news, Shawn Jiles ’03 played center year at Rollins College in Winter Park, field for the Wilbraham American Legion team Florida, and Perry has been offered a sponsored by the Wilbraham funeral Home. spot on the University of Hartford team. Shawn played on the Legion team for three Ryan Molaghan, who successful seasons.

First Row: Matthew Vincunas ’07, Benjamin Hewett ’06, AJ Bakos ’06, Kyle Perry ’06, Young In Park ’06, Nicholas Dalton ’09. Second Row: Coach John Boozang, Manager Christoph Schneider ’07, Jacob Eddy ’06, Andre Roberson ’06, Ryan Molaghan ’06. Top Row: Jason Polek ’07, Marc Hewett ’06, Matthew Petrides ’06, Jack O’Leary ’06, Coach Erik Kindblom.

WMA 4 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD SOCCER NOTES Plattsburgh on When the Boys’ Varsity Soccer team won September 9- the Ray Brown trophy in 2005 for the 10. Springfield third consecutive year, they made league fought history. They were also ranked first in Plattsburgh, the league entering postseason play for nationally the first time since 1965. Here’s what ranked #3 in some of last year’s players are up to this Division III season: Mateo Escobar has played in every game this fall for play, to a 0-0 University of Buffalo. Thomas Watson is on the soccer roster tie in the championship match of the 2006 Cardinal Classic. at American International College in Springfield. David Kreps In the shoot out that followed, Plattsburgh prevailed 4-3. is playing for the University of Maine, Orono (see photo below Patrick Phelan is on the field again this year as a defenseman right). Terry O’Brien is playing at St. Lawrence University. for Wake Forest University.

FROM THE CLASS OF 2005 SUMMER HONORS Tyrell Burgess played on the national team this year for his Goalkeeper Lauren Brodeur ’08 and midfielder/forward native Bermuda. This fall, Tyrell is playing for Lynn University Emily Vincunas ’08 play for the Oakwood Soccer Club, a in Boca Raton, Florida, ranked #1 in the nation in Division premier team in northern Connecticut. The team were State II. Tap Sirikietsoon is playing at Endicott College in Beverly; Champions for 2006 in the Under-16 bracket. Both girls his younger brother Tee is on the WMA Varsity. Ben Premo is start on the Titans Girls’ Varsity Soccer team, finalists in the tearing up the turf at Brandeis again this year; the forward was NEPSWSA postseason tournament in 2005. Photo upper left. one of the top rookies in the University Athletic Association in 2005, scoring 10 goals with four assists for 24 points to earn SOCCER EXTREME STAFF second-team All-Association honors. Premo’s tally included WMA alumni Jessica Bramucci ’05, Vito Famiglietti ’05, and the second-fastest hat trick in Division Anna Hart ’06 joined Boys’ Varsity Soccer Head Coach Gary III history against Wentworth Institute. Cook on the Soccer Extreme staff for two weeks this summer. Nicholas Clement is playing midfielder and Photo above. forward at Trinity College in Hartford. Raul BLACK BEARS VISIT Escobar is the leading scorer at the Mass In August, the University College of Liberal Studies. of Maine Men’s Soccer team stopped by to practice on Hugh FROM THE CLASS OF 2004 Harrell Field before a match with Colin Cook (at right), playing on the UMASS. Playing for the Black Springfield College Varsity Soccer team, Bears this fall are Kyle Nicholson was named Most Offensive Player in ’03 and David Kreps ’06. the Cardinal Classic, hosted by SUNY

LACROSSE Brigid Jurgens ’08 and Chelby Wakefield ’09 helped the Massachusetts West Lacrosse team, coached by Julie Duffy ’03 to a gold medal win at the Baystate Games in July. Julie is a member of the UMass women’s lacrosse team. Matt Stafford '07 played on the Boys’ Massachusetts West team at the Baystate games, SWIM TEAM earning a silver The Girls’ Swim team took the Class C New England Prep medal. School Swim Association title for the fourth consecutive year, an outstanding accomplishment. THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 5 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP ADVANCEMENT OF A FLAT AND FRAGILE WORLD The Korean Delegation to Harvard Model UN with Minister Kim Katharine Klebes, Joe Martin, Sarah Richards, Advisor Gary Cook, Alex Kim Hyun Chong ’77 Williamson, Kyle Mensing, Victoria Duke, and Caitlin Flynn. Kim Hyun Chong ’77 is Minister for Trade in the government “I am confident that this new generation of of the Republic of Korea. He is also a current parent at the WMA students will use the knowledge they Academy, as his son Minsang entered the Class of 2010 this fall. acquire during their time at the Academy to he world is flat according to Thomas L. Friedman, a contribute to making the world a better place.” prominent columnist and journalist at The New York TTimes. Various barriers to international trade and should not be seen as losers but as dignified human beings to be politics have been obliterated by technological revolutions treated with the same decency given to those who are in more such as the rapid advancement of information technology fortunate positions. The faculty members and my classmates at and transportation, which has the power to connect billions the Academy showed the great value of solid integrity that I still of people in a digital community. This phenomenon of the miss from time to time. They helped me – a teenager from Korea flattening of the world is not a stagnant wonder but an unstop- – to overcome personal difficulties and stirred in me a passion pable movement for advancement that will continue into the for learning. The late Mr. Francis Casey provided me with a future, eventually connecting the whole planet tightly together. sense of direction in life even after I left WMA; Roger Lincoln taught me the importance of perseverance in pursuing an As the Minister for Trade of the Republic of Korea, I believe objective through Captain Ahab when reading Moby Dick in AP that I am playing a small part in bringing about a dramatic English class; Hugh Harrell stressed the importance of a logical transformation which was unthinkable few years ago. Free mind; Dean Don Kelly taught me Latin and decency; and Mrs. Trade Agreements (FTA) that Korea is currently negotiating with Marian DeMayo acted the part of college counselor and mother. several countries, including the United States, and the WTO One should never forget one’s roots, and it is for this reason that Doha Development Agenda negotiations, which will strengthen the enrollment at the Academy this fall of my son, Minsang, the multilateral trading system, are important cornerstones to means so much and provides me with a feeling of returning the flattening of the world. In this flat world, trade barriers will home. diminish significantly, fostering an environment of increased trade in goods and services among countries. However, As a son of a Korean diplomat, I had many chances to see the eliminating barriers is more than about me, as the trade minister, world – when it was not flat – and I can testify to all of you that providing a conducive environment to sell more Hyundai a flat world is indeed a much better world. Undoubtedly, there cars, Samsung mobile phones or LG televisions. A flat will be many challenges to the flattening of the world; some world will also help in the fight against terrorist may be reasonable objections to free trade while others may be organizations and encourage democracy to win myopic and parochial efforts to protect self-interest. However, over various forms of dictatorship. we should not blame or ignore those who challenge a flat world. A flat world, however, may not be the kind Instead, we should work to implement measures that will help of paradise we expect it to be. The rapidly them benefit from the new developments brought about by this transforming global economic landscape has also forward movement. been associated with the problems of economic The flattening of the world, an inevitable result of progress, and social disparity. We must be cautious not to is not only desirable but also unstoppable. As an alumnus of marginalize the people who will suffer in such a Wilbraham & Monson Academy, I believe I am making a very world. We must take extra measures to provide for important contribution to the world by striving to attain not those who may lose their means of living in both only economic growth but also widespread well-being of all advanced societies and developing countries. This people. I am proud of my efforts to make a difference for the precaution is necessary because the world is not betterment of our global community, and I am confident that only flat, but also fragile. this new generation of WMA students will use the knowledge At Wilbraham & Monson Academy I learned that they acquire during their time at the Academy to contribute to the people who experience hardships and suffering making the world a better place. WMA 6 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

AB: Three major trends – all intertwined – have resulted in AN INTERVIEW significant change over my career. They are outsourcing, a maturation of the markets, and an increase in the standard of living all over the globe. The increase in outsourcing has WITH ANDREW caused a large amount of production to be moved out of high-cost developed markets into low-cost Asian markets, which has raised the standard of living for all Asian coun- BAZARIAN ’86 tries. Markets have matured and become less volatile as Andrew Bazarian, who graduated from the Academy in 1986, Asian corporate governance has improved. Local owners is a portfolio manager with SAC Capital Advisors, a group of and management – including many WMA families – were hedge funds with $6 billion in assets under management based hurt in the Asian Crisis in the late 1990s. Companies had in Stamford, Connecticut. SAC Capital is known to be one of the incurred large amounts of debt, much of it from foreign most successful hedge funds in the U.S. lenders, during the 1990s expansion. They were hurt when business slowed, confidence waned, and currencies were Academy World: Could you tell us a bit about your posi- devalued. Many couldn’t service the debt and lost all or tion at SAC and a little about how you got there. parts of their businesses. Asian management has become much more cautious. They have very little debt and are Andrew Bazarian: I started my career with Arnhold and S. much more prudent managers. The overall development Bleichroeder in 1994. I moved to First New York Securities of Asia, especially China, has put a huge strain on global in 2000, where I was a partner. I moved to SAC Capital resources such as oil, iron ore, and steel. Advisors in 2004. As a portfolio manager at SAC, I manage a portfolio of Asian stocks, investing in all Asian equity mar- AW: How is it that international events can impact mar- kets, including China, India, Korea, and Thailand. kets all over the place, even in seemingly isolated areas?

AW: Andrew, how have global markets changed, that is, AB: Globalization has increased the interdependence of all why has it become more commonplace for investors to seek countries. This is good both economically and politically. investments outside of their own country? It helps to align everyone’s interests. China’s fortunes are tied to western economies. As a result, Beijing has a greater interest in helping resolve political crises like that in North Korea, which provides a greater chance for a peaceful reso- lution.

AW: How has your Academy education helped refine your global perspective?

AB: My WMA experience has been beneficial in several ways. First, it gave me a great base from which to explore various opportunities at the college level. Second, having made friends with Asian students at WMA removed simple barriers that might have existed through college. This familiarity with Asian students allowed me to understand more easily different Asian cultures, especially Korea, Japan, Thailand, and China, each of them unique. Finally, having friends overseas has made business more enjoyable. On a From left, Director of CEGS Melissa Donohue, Alexander Corbett, Niti trip in May, I was able to reconnect in Seoul with my class- Lertsumitkul, Andrew Bazarian, Fernando Zavala, Jeff Nowak. mate Young Suk Kim, the highlight of that two-week trip.

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SUSTAINING MARINE ECOSYSTEMS Timothy M. Hennessey, Ph.D. ’56W Professor Timothy M. Hennessey (Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1968) taught at the University of North Carolina and Michigan State University before coming to the University of Rhode Island in 1976. At URI he served as acting director of the metry, hydrography, productivity, and trophically-dependent Center for Ocean Management Studies and as founding director populations. of the Public Sector Management Development Institute, a train- ing center for state government officials. He is a primary initia- Our research group has focused on 20 of these 64 Large tor of the cooperative Public Administration program between Marine Ecosystems around the world, all of which are current- URI, Providence College and Rhode Island College, and is cur- ly undergoing transboundary management efforts with their rently co-director of the program. Professor Hennessey is the neighbors. Examples of these LME’s are the Humboldt Current author of The United States Fishing Industry and Regulatory (Chile and Peru), The Benguela Current (Angola, Namibia, and Reform and co-author of Making Ocean Policy. South Africa), The Yellow Sea (China and Korea), and The Gulf of Mexico (Cuba, Mexico, and the United States). Five aspects he point of departure for my work at the University of these LME’s have been examined: productivity, fish and of Rhode Island’s Ecosystem Working Group is the fisheries, pollution and ecosystem health, and socioeconomics Trecognition that the world’s coastal oceans continue and governance. This research follows from a new awareness to be degraded by unsustainable fishing practices, habitat by scientists, economists, and resource managers of the impor- degradation, eutrophication, and toxic pollution. There is a tance of strengthening linkages between science-based assess- growing recognition among world leaders that positive actions ments of changing states of marine ecosystems and the human are required on the part of governments and civil society to dimension of action taken to reverse the downward spiral of redress such environmental degradation. The World Summit on fisheries’ overexploitation, habitat loss, and coastal pollution. Sustainable Development, which convened in 2002, declared Our research demonstrates the importance of socioeconomic, that countries should move to ecosystem-based assessments governance, and policy perspectives in these efforts. Important and management practices by 2015 in order to restore the policy issues are considered that acknowledge human needs world’s depleted fish stocks to maximum levels of sustainability. for food, shelter, and livelihoods at risk from management and At present, 121 developing countries are moving toward these governance decisions on the use of marine resources that are targets in joint international projects supported, in part, by made daily and that influence the nearly 50% of the world’s The Global Environmental Facility with scientific and technical population who, since 2001, live within 200 kilometers of the assistance from UN partner agencies. coasts of these 64 Large Marine Ecosystems.

Toward this end the oceans have been divided Studying the operation of these joint management institu- for analytic purposes into 64 Large Marine tions is a major focus of my work. My goal is to contribute to Ecosystems, which produce 90% of the world’s improving institutional performance in restoring biomass and annual marine fishery biomass. LME’s are regions of diversity to sustainable levels in order to meet the increasing ocean space encompassing coastal areas from river needs of coastal populations, and to reverse the precipitous basins and estuaries to seaward boundaries of continental declines in ecosystem integrity currently being caused by over- shelves, and enclosed and semi-enclosed seas. They are fishing, habitat loss and nitrogen overenrichment. This effort relatively large regions on the order of 200,000 square is important because at risk are renewable goods and services kilometers characterized by distinct bathy- valued at 10.6 trillion dollars per year.

WMA 8 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP CEGS IN SUPPORT OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Saranya “Joy” Lertsumitkul ’03 Saranya Lertsumitkul is presently in her junior year at Babson College. She was among the first students to take courses in the Center For Entrepreneurial and Global Studies program. Joy introduces her friends to Thai ice cream.

BABSON COLLEGE—A DIRECT CEGS program and one year at Babson. The CEGS classes CONNECTION TO WMA I took gave me a lot of real-life experience and knowledge beyond just books. All of the exams and quizzes tested ne of the factors that put Babson College at the our real understanding of markets, not just our ability to top of my college list was the Introduction to memorize terms and concepts. OFinancial Markets class in the CEGS program at the Academy. First of all, through that class we got a The first semester of my freshman year was the hard- chance to attend the Women’s Leadership Conference at est time for me at Babson. There was so much we had to Babson, the #1 school for entrepreneurship in the nation. remember, plan, and do. We had to learn the basics of the At the conference, I told Ms. Donohue [Director, CEGS] business world, including setting up a profit-making com- that Babson was the college that I wanted to attend. When pany, and to learn from real experience. My sophomore I started at Babson, I found that the expectations here were year was a little easier; we just had to analyze a company, even higher than I had thought. in my case, the Pepsi Bottling Company, and present our analysis. After the second semester of that second year, I I had to work hard and spend most of my time studying. knew what I wanted to concentrate on in college, entrepre- If I had not taken classes in the CEGS program, I do not neurship and information systems management. think that I would have survived my first semester. By tak- ing classes for a year in the CEGS program, I learned most During summer and winter breaks, I attend conferences of the basic terminology that every business school uses. held by banks that invite the younger generation of their After I graduated, I advised my brother and my cousins at customers to attend. I have been to the HSBC conference in WMA to take classes in the CEGS program, and they liked Singapore and the Credit Suisse Young Investor Conference the classes as much as I did. in Bangkok. I also participated in the Student Internship Program at Bangkok Bank during the summer of 2006. As BABSON AND BEYOND part of the Bangkok Bank internship, I wrote a 40-page business plan for my final project. It was very tiring, Compared to my friends at other colleges and universities, but it was a very interesting, meaningful expe- Babson students move a lot faster. The presentation skills rience as well. that I hated to learn at WMA became my strength in college. Because I had learned those skills, I did not have to start from the beginning like other international students did. After my first year at Babson, I applied for an internship at Standard Chartered Bank in Thailand. Asset Management is quite hard for people my age, especially as this was the first serious internship of my life. I managed to get through the internship using what I had learned from one year in the

THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 9 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Sudan and Congo. However, the core component of our seminar was an interactive activity led by Carl Hobert PEACE STUDIES, known as Rwanda: Reconciliation and Reconstruction -- or Renewed Conflict, which was very similar to the one held at the Academy in January of 2006. Divided into six groups, A LIFE-CHANGING we applied our negotiation and communication skills in order to propose a resolution to the complex conflict in EXPERIENCE the country of Rwanda. Although conflict resolution was the predominant theme of the seminar, we also delved into Eugeniu Miculet ’06 finding various ways of promoting peace through art and Eugeniu Miculet attended Wilbraham & Monson Academy as high school curricula. an international Bicentennial Scholar in 2005-2006. A native of It is important to state that our academic schedule was very Moldova, he and his mother reside in Israel, where she serves as well balanced with numerous trips and sightseeing. For the Moldovan ambassador. instance, while in Denmark, we were privileged to have n July of this year, a one-day excursion to its capital of Copenhagen with its Rachel Sams ’07, most charming architecture of a great historical importance. Alex Corbett ’07, and Among the most significant places that we visited were the I Danish Jewish Museum and the Danish Parliament, as well myself, Eugeniu Miculet ’06, were fortunate to as the Kronborg Castle – one of the most magnificent castles join other students to of Denmark – located in North Zealand. However, the cul- participate in a unique minant point of our experience was our final stop in Oslo, study abroad program Norway, where we had a unique chance to visit the Nobel held in Denmark and Prize Museum and the Nobel Institute. Norway. The seminar, As one of the participants in this seminar, I can truly say “Peace in the Modern that the experience was one of the turning points in my life. World: Global Studies, As I am writing this, I still keep a small piece of the ISSAC Eugeniu Miculet with Carl Hobert, Conflict Resolution, experience in my soul, and it will probably stay with me for founder of Axis of Hope and workshop and Intercultural the rest of my life. With that, I would like to recommend leader in Denmark. Understanding”, spon- this program strongly to WMA students; I can assure you sored by the Independent that once you experience it – it will be the one of the most School Study Abroad Consortium (ISSAC), introduced us to remarkable events of your high school years. Not only will the world of global peace studies. During the course of sev- you make lifelong friends, but you will also have a chance enteen days, eight highly qualified teachers helped us exam- to learn things that are not usually taught in high school ine the history behind various international conflicts, their but which are very useful for life beyond school. This trip root causes and implications for international cooperation. honed my leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Two of the conflicts that we studied very closely were the Most important, it inspired me even more to contribute connected situation between the Israelis and Palestinians personally to world peace and to take responsibility for our and the Israelis and Lebanese, followed by conflicts in common future of prosperity and peace.

WMA 10 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD ADMISSION DEPARTMENT PROFILE rian K. Chatterley, Esq. joined Wilbraham & Monson The newest member of the Admission team is Administrative Academy as Director of Admission & Financial Aid Assistant Mariah Azarovitz, a graduate of the Governor’s Bin August. Brian spent the last three years at Hawaii Academy and Preparatory Academy, where he restructured the admission the University of department and created a new Web site, while substantially Massachusetts, increasing enrollment. In addition, he served as Director of Amherst, where she Advancement, overseeing the development and alumni relations earned a B.F.A. in department. Brian has both an M.B.A. and a J.D. and comes dance. Previous to to the Academy with a wealth of experience, having directed coming to WMA, admission departments at St. Andrew’s-Sewannee School in Mariah handled Tennessee, The Andrews School in Ohio, and The Leelanau admissions to the School in Michigan. Brian has made some organizational chang- dance program at es in the Admission Office, including dividing responsibilities UMASS and was for day and boarding admission between Robyn Boyer and John on the faculty at Boozang. Northfield Mount Hermon School, John Boozang has been a member of the Admission team where she directed since 2000. Before coming to WMA, he was a bond the dance underwriter in the construction insurance business. program and taught humanities. She lives in John graduated from Lafayette College in Easton, Wilbraham and is the mother of two future Pennsylvania, and from Suffield Academy, but we’ve Titans. forgiven him for that. He played baseball for both schools, and he is one of the coaches of our cham- pionship Varsity Baseball team. In addition to his responsibilities for boarding admission, he is also aiding the Development Department as Director of International Advancement, boosting inter- national parent and alumni support of the Annual Fund and the endowment. Robyn Boyer joined the Admission Office in 2004, coming from The Barrie School in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she was Director of Admission & Financial Aid. Robyn graduated from Washington College and Brooks School. As part of her charge to over- see day-student admission, Robyn works closely with Charlie D’Avanzo on the recruitment and admission of Blake Middle School students. She has also established the Tipster program, teaming up returning and new stu- dents to make the opening days of school comfortable for new students. Robyn coaches the Girls’ JV Lacrosse team, which last year was undefeated, and she’s the advi- sor to the Class of 2008. Ann Marie LaMontagne has served as Administrative Assistant for nine Directors of Admission & Financial Aid, having worked at the Academy since 1978. Both her son Seated: Robyn Boyer, Associate Director for Day Admission; Glenn ’87 and her daughter Michele ’90 are graduates of the Ann Marie LaMontagne, Administrative Assistant; Mariah Academy. It is said that she predicts the number of students for Azarovitz, Administrative Assistant. Standing: John Boozang, the opening of school before anyone else, writes the number Associate Director for Boarding Admission and Director of down, and tucks it away in her desk drawer. She has an amaz- International Advancement; Brian K. Chatterley, Esq., Director ing record for accuracy in the prognostication department. of Admission and Financial Aid.

THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 11 Spotlights Trustees

We welcome two new members to our Board of Trustees, Michael J. Flynn and Donald J. Stuart. Mike Flynn has been DONALD J. STUART an active, involved parent since his daughter Caitlin entered After graduating from Wilbraham the 6th Grade in the fall of 1999. Don Stuart has loyally & Monson Academy in 1973, Don maintained his connection to the Academy since graduating earned his B.A. in economics from in 1973. St. Lawrence University, and an M.B.A. from the Amos Tuck School of MICHAEL J. FLYNN Business at Dartmouth College. Mike Flynn graduated from Minnechaug Regional High Don is Managing Director and found- School in 1978 and earned both ing partner of Cannondale Associates, a B.S. in management and an a leading Marketing & Sales Management Consulting firm. M.B.A. from Western New England Cannondale Associates has offices in Wilton, Connecticut, College. and Evanston, Illinois, and is now part of WPP, a $10-bil- lion, U.K.-based, global advertising and marketing services Mike has spent his professional company. career at Hampden Engineering At Cannondale, Don leads major client initiatives and key Corporation, rising from regional strategic projects for food, health & beauty care, and gen- sales manager for the southwest eral merchandise clients. Prior to founding Cannondale United States to national sales nearly 15 years ago, Don was in senior management with manager in six years. In 1998 the Pillsbury Company and served as a consultant for he became an owner and Vice Glendinning Associates. He has been frequently quoted in President of Sales at Hampden general business and industry publications, and is a sought- Engineering. His extensive experi- after speaker at industry conferences. ence and demonstrated leadership in the development, design, and refinement of Hampden’s products HEARTFELT THANKS FROM continue to strengthen the com- pany’s position as THE BOARD the premier manufacturer of educational The Board of Trustees thanks Jonathan equipment. Sperling and Todd Masnicki for their hard work and contributions over the Mike is an intensely community-oriented per- course of their terms on the Board. As son. In addition to being on the Wilbraham an alumni representative on the Board, & Monson Academy Board of Trustees, Todd’s input was carefully considered. he serves on the advisory boards of four Ron and Todd Masnicki are father-son area educational institutions – Chicopee Trustees who are constant Comprehensive, Dean Tech, Putnam in their support of Vocational Tech, and Springfield Technical the Academy, Community College. He is the Minnechaug and both have Regional High School Booster Club President served the and a member of the MRHS Building Committee. Mike is Academy faithfully and well. also the Chairman of the Massachusetts Municipal Electric Corporation, a state-owned utility. Jon Sperling, at right, brought a depth of global understanding to Over the past seven years, as a Current Parent at WMA, the Board at a time when The Center he has been a driving force behind the Parents’ Association for Global & Entrepreneurial Studies annual fundraiser. Whether he served on the committee or was opening new educational oppor- worked behind the scenes, Mike was of invaluable assis- tunities for students in just that area. tance in the success of the event each year.

WMA 12 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD Faculty & Students THREE TAKES ON THE ETON COLLEGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

rom June 5 to June 13, three students A day at Eton was similar to a day at Wilbraham & Monson. traveled to Eton College with Chair of There were, however, several differences. On a typical day, the Fthe Fine & Performing Arts department students get three breaks from lessons to eat: lunch, chambers, Paul Bloomfield, a native of England, to experi- and elevensies. Another thing that stood out at Eton was the ence education in a British setting as well as school’s sense of history and tradition. Most of the buildings to enjoy the more touristic sites of London, in the school are old and some, like the chapel, date back to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath. the mid-fifteenth century. The school’s customs are also heavily based on tradition. The students still wear the traditional dress The Eton-Wilbraham & Monson exchange pro- code, consisting of a black tailcoat, black pants, a white shirt, gram has been made possible by Leverett M. and a white bowtie or button. Hubbard, whose father and grandfather were MARC BOURGEOIS ’08 alumni and Trustees of Wesleyan Academy. Mr. Hubbard, who established the Hubbard Family I especially enjoyed the abundance of street performers in Travel Fund to support international travel by many locations around the city [of London], particularly by the faculty [See Kate & Sean Rakowski’s experi- Thames and in some of the market areas. I wished I had had ence in South Africa, below.], has expanded his my violin to try it myself, as some of them were making quite a generosity to include student involvement in bit of money. It is something I would definitely like to go back international travel by creating this exchange and try someday. program with Eton College. SYMIN CHARPENTIER ’07 Eton students will be hosted by Living in student dormitories, called houses, and attend- WMA in the fall of 2006. Below, ing classes with the Etonians provided a fantastic insight Marc Bourgeois ’08, Christopher in to the relationships students have with dorm parents, Mortensen ’07, and Symin teachers, and fellow students. Observing these rela- Charpentier ’07, comment briefly tionships while keeping in mind my own experiences on their experiences. If you would Above: Marc, Symin, as a boarding student here at WMA brings about one like to read more of these young and Mr. Bloomfield. notable observation: Despite the differences between the men’s impressions, you’ll find Right: Marc, Symin, two schools we attend and the demographics of these their complete remarks on our and Chris. schools, students at Wilbraham & Monson Academy Web site at WMAcademy.org. and Eton College act in much the same way. CHRISTOPHER MORTENSEN ’07

LIONS AND TIGERS AND LEMURS, OH MY! MMy wife, Kate, and I felt extremely fortunate to be able to take advantage of the Hubbard Family Grant to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip to South Africa in July. We arrived in Capetown via Amsterdam and, using the volunteer/travel agency I-to-I, explored some of the southern coast of South Africa, after which we volunteered to work at the Cango Wildlife Ranch and Cheetah Breeding Center in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. During the course of our trip we experienced wine tasting along the “Garden Route” at some of the oldest vineyards in the world – only those in Europe are older, and visited the Robben Island Museum in Capetown, the location of the notorious prison where political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, were incarcerated during apartheid. The highlight of the trip was the time we spent at Cango, where we helped care for cheetahs, tigers, lion cubs, lemurs, wallabys, and numerous other animals that reside at the ranch. Without Mr. Hubbard’s foresight and generosity, we would never have been able to have this unique experience. We’re very grateful for the opportunity to express our love of animals in a setting so vastly different from our own. You can view a selection of our photos on Snapfish.com. Just go to: Sean and Kate Rakowski http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=56794230/a=61294612_61294612/t_=61294612 at Cango. THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 13 Commencement 2006

Class of 2006 Vice President Chris Antonacci, Advisor Meg Lenihan Hutcheson, President Alex Debelov, Advisor Marjorie Weeks, Secretary/Treasurer Kyle Mensing. “Wilbraham & Monson Academy has provided us with the opportunity of a lifetime. We are blessed to be a part of a commu- nity that encourages us to be the people we want to be, and the Class of 2006 has taken full advantage of this. Each one of us has been able to excel in our certain level of expertise, whether it be academics, leadership, athletics, music, art, or Cum Laude Members, inducted from the Class of 2006: community service.” Kristina Lyons, Katharine Klebes, Courtney Williams, Olivia Clement, Timothy Beck; from the Class of 2007: Laura Coderre Symin Charpentier and Joshua Binney. Class of 2006 Speaker on the occasion of the 202nd Wilbraham & Monson Academy Commencement

WMA 14 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD Commencement Prizes

rust – Christopherwar C.d –Antonacci Olivia C. Harriet Jones Nelson T Dr. George E. Rogers Scholar Athlete A d – Jeffrey R. Clement war Stephen D. Luckraft Memorialilliams A Nowak and Courtney D. W illiam H. Daly . Gift of the Class of 1965 – W ward – Eugeniu V Dr. Joseph Cebula Memorial A Miculet Billy Lak Prize – Caitlin S. gensFlynn Berube Prize – Peter J. Jur ward – Sophia O. Boswellward/Owen David Kyle E. Webb A . Mortensen Markell and Monsonwar dClass – Jonathon of 1898 W A Dow Memorial A yons Pieria Prize – Kristina E. L ward – Joseph Martinward – Charles L. Head of School A Frank Chapin Cushman Memorial A Hood IV C. Antonacci ward – Christopher Chandler A

“Whatever path you choose, I hope you will always be proud of your culture and your heri- tage -- but stop short of becoming overly introspective and self-centered. In Asia, for example, countries are struggling with the legacy of past offenses and events, to the point where history is standing in the way of improving present day relationships.”

Address of His Excellency Lee Tae-sik Ambassador to the United States from the Republic of South Korea Imagine the Future THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 15 Class of 2006 College Choices CEGS Barber Prize for a Senior – Niti Lertsumitkul, with (from left) Robin Farrington Cook, Walter Swanson, Erik Kindblom, & Tasmina Ahmed Cazenovia College Melissa Donohue. Zamil Akhtar University of Connecticut Christopher Antonacci Duke University Alexander Bakos Boston University Timothy Beck Clark University Heather Blauvelt Kenyon College Sophia Boswell Savannah College of Art & Design Frank Chapin Theodore Brackett University of New Hampshire Cushman Shellie Brzoska St. Lawrence University Memorial Alicia Chagnon Saint Anselm College Award – Po-Jen Chen Michigan State University Charles L. Chu Cheng Yuan University of Wisconsin-Madison Hood IV. Olivia Clement University of Pennsylvania Laura Coderre Connecticut College Matthew D’Amaddio Hofstra University Victoria D’Amato Merrimack College Stacy DaCruz Endicott College Barber Prize for Music – William Daly Stetson University Samuel Greene with Sergio Catherine Day Temple University Castellanos and Amanda Powell. Alexander Debelov Babson College Adam Demos Wheaton College Yannick Destouches Shephard University Chandler Award – Victoria Duke Assumption College Christopher C. Antonacci with Jacob Eddy Merrimack College Head of School Rodney LaBrecque. Taykun Erdal College in Great Britain Matthew Escobar State University of New York -Buffalo Thony Ferdinand Morehouse College David Flannery-Tellock Montgomery Community College Commencement 2 Caitlin Flynn University of Notre Dame Claire Fratoni Mount Holyoke College Elizabeth Goldberg University of Massachusetts-Amherst Samuel Greene Wheaton College Anna Hart St. Lawrence University Yousuf Hazratji University of Massachusetts-Amherst Marissa Helstowski University of Massachusetts-Amherst Benjamin Hewett Rollins College Marc Hewett Rollins College Charles Hood University of San Francisco Hsin-Tzu Hsu Indiana University Hye Won Jang New York University Kafhi-Dee Jean-Baptiste Old Dominion University Jun Seong Jeong Bates College Jae Hoon Jung George Washington University Peter Jurgens University of New Hampshire Hye Ja Jwa University in Japan Pai-Fong Kao University of Rochester

WMA 16 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD wards Prize Day A Cum Laude Society Induction Class of 2007Symin J. Charpentier Joshua D. Binney Class of 2006Timothy C. Beck Caitlin S. Flynn* Christopher C. Antonacci* Katherine E. Klebes Olivia C. Clement Timothy M. Rainey* Charles L. Hood IV* Class of 2006 College Choices yons illiams Kristina E. L Courtney D. W 5 Jin-Man Kim University of Nevada-Las Vegas * Inducted in May 200 Yeon Jung Kim Parsons School of Design ward – Symin J. Charpentier Katharine Klebes Mount Holyoke College Trustee Book A Tae Kyung Ko Boston University d – Christopher R. Mortensen war Jeremy Korytoski Salem State College Alumni Book A ward Phil Shaw A Jacob R. Eddy David Kreps University of Maine-Orono e Megumi Kuroki University in Japan Laura E. Coderr eps incunas Seung-Min Lee Boston University David J. Krward – Emily A. V Niti Lertsumitkul Northeastern University vanzo Class of 1977 Humanitarian A ew J. D’A Ryan Lessard Saint Anselm College – Andr Fabienne Limage Guilford College John L. Nepomuceno Prize Timothy Lindberg Guilford College Davison Prize – Christopher R. Mortensen Ming Liu Syracuse University Kristina Lyons Vanderbilt University Norah Marshall Union College Joseph Martin Bryant University Kyle Mensing Furman University Kyle E. Webb Award Eugeniu Miculet Clark University – Sophia O. Boswell Marshall Moini Worcester Polytechnic Institute with Kyle Webb and Ryan Molaghan University of Tampa Assistant Head of Jonathon Mortensen St. Lawrence University School Brian Easler. Jeffrey Nowak Catholic University of America Terrence O’Brien St. Lawrence University John O’Leary Eckerd College Young In Park University of Illinois-Urbana Kyle Perry University of Hartford Matthew Petrides Springfield College Pasquale Pio Nichols College 2006 Prize Day Jeffrey Power Massachusetts College of Art Brian Race Virginia Military Institute Timothy Rainey Amherst College Joseph Ransom Wesley College Jose Rivera Assumption College Andre Roberson Brandeis University Supreecha Samansukumal Cornell University Alexander Shuster Champlain College Daichi Shuto Sacred Heart University Sean Simpson Southern Connecticut State University Noah Starr Roger Williams University Katelyn Stolpinski Endicott College Thomas Watson American International College Chad Willhite Willamette University Courtney Williams Wake Forest University Corey Wittenzellner Barry University

THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 17 It’s About Expansion! Reunion 2006

Above: Phil Cardone, Athletic Director Skip Jarocki, Trustee Mark Shenkman ’61M, Head of School Rodney LaBrecque, Trustee Ned Symes ’64W, Director of Finance & Operations Karen White, and Director of Alumni & Development Don Nicholson ’79 put the shovel in the ground at the Green- halgh Gymnasium ceremony Saturday morning. Left: Valerie Cardone and Archivist Coralie Gray join in the celebration of the ground- breaking.

Kerry Power ’07 and Alex Williamson ’07 welcome alumni and their families to campus. Below: The members of the Class of 1941 were up early for the festivities.

Andrew Bazarian ’86 with former history teacher and football, wrestling, and lacrosse coach Phil Cardone.

WMA 18 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD the prideofourathleticprogram. speaks aboutthefuture ofWilbraham &Monson Academyand Benziger ’61,withLilianaVogt, lookonasRodneyLaBrecque Monson AcademygraduatesCliff Symington’56andDave T HE A CADEMY W ORLD · F

ALL It’s About Remembering! 2006·WMA19 R image making. his workwithagreat depth andappreciation for explorer, entrepreneur andinternational informs Morse’s great experience asaphotographer, painter, producer ofworkforahugelydiverseaudience, the intensityofhiswork.Anincessantcreator and light andshadow–aformalelementthatheightens Morse’s workdemonstrateselegantcontrastsof unconditional friendship,”Morsesays. ferent peoples,finding aspecialwarmthintheir I seemtohaveagiftincommunicatingwithdif- architecture asIdointhepeoplewhommeet. “I haveneverfoundasmuchjoyinnature and the worldpointinghiscameraintopeople’s faces. today. Formore thanthirtyyearshehastraveled and hebeganaworldadventure thatcontinues It wasnotlongbefore thewanderlusttookover tion company. Los Angeleswhere hefoundedatelevisionproduc- his craftatfamily’s Bostonstudio,hemovedto with aB.A.degree inphotography. Afterpracticing Rochester InstituteofTechnology (R.I.T.) in1967 photographers inhisfamily. Hegraduatedfrom ichard Morse’61Misthethird generationof the east. Pond andthecampusto to thewestandCrystal with viewsofCorbinFields the spacehaslarge windows floor andamirrored wall, wood addition toasprung programs takesshape. In for thewrestling anddance The large room designed It’s About You!

Rodney LaBrecque brings John Duncan ’56W and Rosemarie Duncan up to date with the new programs at the Academy.

Reunion 2006 Bob Harding ’41W and his wife Joan enjoy the spring weather at the Friday reception.

1996 classmates Jen Hoffman, Courtney Tillson Paterna, John Guerin, Eric Topor, and Matt Risley remember “the good old days” with their class advisor, Paul Ekness.

Class of 2001 Front: Marika DuVal, Liz Wagoner, Juli Weeks. Back: Anthony Gomes, Dawn Augustus, David Smith, Justin Doss, Dave Pula, Rob Edmonds.

Jim Shea, Class of 1946, with Peggy.

WMA 20 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD At right: Trustee Ned Symes ’64W thanks the Academy after receiving the Service to the Community Award for his philanthrophic efforts in his home community of Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Don Nicholson ’79 presents Bill Danforth ’56W with the Service to the Academy Award at Reunion Luncheon as Rodney LaBrecque looks on. Bill was instrumental in rallying It’s About his class for an outstanding turnout for their 50th Reunion. Tradition

“Good afternoon and welcome to all alumni, faculty, and friends of Monson, Wilbraham, and Wilbraham & Monson Academy; most especially to the members of the Monson and Wilbraham Classes of 1956, who are celebrating the fi ftieth anniversary of their commencement. You have traveled here to your alma mater to remember times past and old friends; to refresh your reminiscence of the school that had a profound impact on the development of your character.” Joshua Binney ’07

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Girls’ Soccer Back: Stephanie Fenner ’07, Jess Bramucci ’05, Ashley Augusto ’03, Nicole Nicholson ’03, Arlene Goodman ’96, Molly Hohman Russo ’84, Ann-Marie Lane Lawlor ’84, Reunion Lauren Broder ’08. Front: Sara Antonacci ’07, Courtney Petrone ’07, Chelby Wake- fi eld ’09, Brittany Batterton ’08, Emily Petrone ’09, Nicole Grenier ’09.

It’s About Fun!

Boys’ Soccer Back: Graeme Bazarian ’87, Coach Gary Cook, Rob Balicki ’04, Thai Bui ’99, Mike Brenneman ’98, Adam Perron ’02, Vincent Alfano ’00, John Guerin ’96, faculty member Paul Ekness, Chuck Bridge ’01. Front: Nick Clement ’05, Jon Kalamakis ’04, Greg Balicki ’07, Josh Wurthele ’04, Jack Duncan ’56W, Vito Famiglietti ’05, Alex Gillett ’00, Dennis Gomes ’95, Kyle Nicholson ’03.

WMA 22 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD It’s About Returning!

Boys’ Lacrosse Back: James Hsiao, son of former faculty member Alan Hsiao, Jason Robinson ’91, Dan Scyocurka ’04, Mike Alfano ’04, Ian McEwen ’05, Pete Weeks ’99, Thai Bui ’99, Pete Cohen ’04. Front: Tony Axtmann, Matt Perry, Sean Rohan ’98, Trevor McEwen ’05, Alan Hubbard ’98, Karl Jorda ’82, Andrew Nepomuceno ’01, Rico Vota ’00.

Michael Baraudo ’81 rode all the way from El Paso, Texas, on his motorcycle to attend his Girls’ Lacrosse 25th Reunion. The sweatshirt he’s wearing was Ashley Costanzo ’08, Megan McCarthy ’07, Arlene Goodman ’96, Kristin a prize for coming the farthest and Michael was Coderre ’07, Julie Duffy ’03, Chelby Wakefi eld ’09, Kerry Power ’07, Molly happy to have it, the weather in Texas being Hohman Russo ’84, Brigid Jurgens ’08, Brittany Batterton ’08, Suzanne Trusz signifi cantly warmer in June. ’08, Kellsey Wuerthele ’08.

THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 23 Members of the Class of 1956 attending Reunion, most of whom are in the photo at right, were as follows: Loriston Amsden, Douglas Blampied, Robert Crowell, William Danforth, Donald Davis, John Duncan, Philip Grandchamp, Timothy Hennessey, Phillip Holt, Craig McEwan, Frank Morgan, Charles Murphy, James O’Keefe, Roger Pearson,

Reunion 2006 Clifford Syminton, and Warren Webber.

Class of 1941 Back: Bill Beamish, Spencer Gowrie. Front: Sid Law, Bob Harding, Whether you’re young or mature, you’ll have a great time Allan Bath. at Reunion. Make plans to attend next year’s festivities on June 8-10. It’s About People!

Class of 1986 & Families Front Row (l-r): Patrick Mulcahy, Craig Mayhew, Rory Mayhew (on shoulders), Kurt Grabner, Peter Grabner, Laurie Erickson Grabner (1986), Kate Grabner, and Nathan Sokol. Back Row (l-r): Heather Fleury, Tony Fleury (1986), Charles Klofas (1986), Alex Klofas, Laura Mulcahy Mayhew (1986), Andrea Silverman Hazen (1986), Ceylin Kolsal Sarper (1986), Rich Thompson (1986), and Mike Sokol (1986).

WMA 24 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PROFILE lenn LaChapelle is the Academy’s new Director of Alumni & Parent Relations, having joined WMA July G17. Glenn comes to the Academy after working in both the golf course industry as a golf course superintendent, most recently at the Orchards Golf Club in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and as a public affairs specialist for the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard in Westfield, Massachusetts. He recently retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service. Glenn is a native of Wilbraham and attended Wilbraham public schools. He earned a B.A. in journalism from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an A.S. in turf From left: Don Nicholson ’79, Director of Alumni & Develop- management from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. He ment, Administrative Assistants Tina Girhiny and Barbara has also had extensive United States Air Force training in jour- Moran, Director of Annual Giving Sarah Wakelin, Director of nalism, public affairs, media relations and communications. Major Gifts & Reunion Giving Christina Cronin, Director of Glenn is married to Gina Langone LaChapelle ’82; they have Alumni & Parent Relations Glenn LaChapelle. one daughter Giavana.

WHO DO YOU CALL? To submit a class note or inquire about classmates, talk to Glenn. If you’d like to update your contact information or f you have a question for the Development Office and inquire about events, speak with Tina or Barbara. you’re not sure SPOTLIGHTwho to speak with, here are some guide- Ilines. Call 413.596.6811; for information about the Anyone who would like information about the direction of Annual Fund, ask for Sarah. If you’d like to be a Reunion development at the Academy or who has a multi-million- Giving Agent or join the Heritage Society, contact Chris. dollar gift to give, call Don Nicholson – right away! BE A PART OF THE HERITAGE COURTYARD There are still a few opportunities to purchase a bench, a plaque, or a brick to commemmorate your time at the Academy or to honor someone important in your life at the Academy. For further information, contact Director of Alumni & Development Don Nicholson ’79 at 413.596.6811 or [email protected].

HERITAGE COURTYARD DONATIONS $10,000 Granite Bench $ 5,000 Garden Plaque $ 1,000 Memorial Brick

THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 25 Class 1952 WILBRAHAM 1962 Class The indomitable members of the WILBRAHAM Class of ’52 are off again. Helen Richard Taylor had a and Dwight Gammons and Jan great visit with Director of NotesNotes and Dick Brigham are organizing Alumni & Development an eleven-day River Boat Cruise Don Nicholson ’79 during from Eastern Europe to The his visit to Texas. Richard Black Sea on June 24, 2007, and his wife Sally enjoyed for classmates. Dick writes, “It hearing about the expansion 1937 WILBRAHAM will be an exciting trip to travel Richard on his Texas longhorn steer, of the gymnasium. Bob Hess says that he is fine and together down the Danube with Tex, at Blue Mountain Peak Ranch would like to visit again sometime. Grand Circle Travel and enjoy a in Mason, Texas. He hopes that the rain has not relaxing fun-filled adventure. It washed you away. is possible up to ten couples will be joining us. For those of you Phil Erlenbach is now using a 1956 WILBRAHAM MONSON who have taken a River Boat cane after having his right knee David Scott retired from the 1940 replaced but well enough to go John Auchter is enjoying cruise this will be even more fun State of Ohio in 1999 and has on a barge trip in Europe this fall. retirement. He still serves on the because you will be with friends. set up a software LLC called board of Goodwill Industries and And for those of you who are Dave Scott, LTD. The business is Beth and Nat Bond, Jan and his church financial board. concerned about cost, I can only designing and maintaining Web assure you this is priced right and Dick Brigham, and Ingrid and Al sites, computer training, and Wegand all celebrated their 50th MONSON you are not getting any younger. network administration jobs. His 1941 For details please contact me. I Wedding Anniversary this year. new e-mail address is dscott91@ Charles Adams lost many large prefer e-mail but I do answer columbus.rr.com. trees in hurricanes Katrina and the phone. If ten people sign up Marcia and Russ Williams invite Wilma. He is still repairing a contribution will be made to classmates to visit them if you WILBRAHAM damage, but it’s not as bad as the 1960 Wilbraham & Monson Academy.” are ever in Ogunquit, the premier Brian Randall and his wife Evelyn 1992 hurricane. He sold his big resort town on the Coast of had a nice visit with Elaine and motor yacht two days before the The following notes are excerpts Maine. Dick Slosek last November in storm. from Dick’s newsletter: Southern California. They drove Don Roy is still active and WILBRAHAM WILBRAHAM 1953 up to the Reagan Library in Simi 1941 employed in Springfield. Paul Kinsbury shared a great Valley and shared memories over John Maynard is happy to report dinner and a wonderful evening a great dinner in Marina Del Ray. that he and his wife are fully Jan and Dick Brigham went with Florence Shaw, Jack ’64W recovered from rotator cuff (for to dinner with Martha and and Carol Shaw, Wiley Shaw him) and knee replacement Ted Schwerdtle at Ann and 1961 MONSON and cousin, Dorothy Macchi, in surgery (for her). Dick Von Hoorn’s Bed and John Brockway retired in 2004 Bonita Springs, Florida. Breakfast establishment on Lake after 37 years of teaching. He is Waramaug, Connecticut. Ted enjoying volunteer work, Habitat announced he was moving to 1956 MONSON for Humanity, church, historical Michael Sokolov has moved Idaho to be nearer his children. society, travel, and yard work. to Stuart, Florida, and is now The Von Hoorns have bought a member of Martin Downs property near Moorehead City, 1967 WILBRAHAM Country Club. North Carolina. Ewoud Doyer is now working as a part-time advisor and interim In May Ray Walke had coronary manager in the Netherlands, bypass surgery, and in June he focusing on the food business. was in scenic Utah where his His assignments have been in Keith Martin ’47W Tuscon, AZ teaching duties called him. managing candy factories and being a personal coach. 1948 WILBRAHAM Dave Olsen won the mixed Richard S. Mosher said that his doubles tennis tournament at WILBRAHAM memories and experiences of the Field Club in Longmeadow 1968 David Hoxeng’s classic country Wilbraham are such that he’ll but complains most of his radio station WYCT in Pensacola, remember them for the rest of his money goes to sport and racquet Florida, garnered small-market life. The school reshaped his life. injuries. station of the year honors at the Academy of Country Music Get the word out! Send your news for the spring Academy World to Awards held in May at the MGM Glenn LaChapelle, 423 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA 10195 or at David Whitehouse ’56W Phoenix Grand in Las Vegas. [email protected] by February 15.

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Rodney LaBrecque, Richard Kruger ’71W, Don Nicholson ’79 1977 1987 Edwin Conway, General Manager Jeff Fialky wrote that after a of the Sedona Rouge Hotel & decade in the fast-paced world Metzger-Holuk Nuptuals at Alumni Memorial Chapel Spa, said that there is special of big business, he is pleased pricing for alumni visiting the to enjoy the quality of life in Classmates William Metzger and College. She is also pursuing resort in Arizona. Send email to: the Pioneer Valley. He is now Natalie Holuk were married at a second master’s degree in [email protected]. working with his father, Former Alumni Memorial Chapel on clinical psychology at American WMA Trustee Gary Fialky, at June 24, 2006. All the members International College. Her first 1986 Bacon & Wilson, PC. of their wedding party were WMA master’s, also from AIC, is in Tony Fleury had a good time with alumni except Will’s brother Public Administration. those who attended their 20th 1989 Brian. Will has begun law school reunion. Send an e-mail when at Western New England College Back Row: Ben Grant ’97, Jamie you can to [email protected]. and continues his work as aide to Gruber ’96, John Sampson ’00, Gail Candaras. Natalie is teaching Brian Metzger, Keith Holuk ’02. English to 9th graders at Quabbin Front Row: Teresa Holuk ’99, Regional High School, as well as Frank Bruno ’98, Natalie Holuk teaching technical writing and ESL ’96, Will Metzger ’97, Kristina writing to advanced students at Sampson ’98, Colleen Holuk ’97, Springfield Technical Community Becky Clay ’97.

Mike Harrington is working Timberwolves, and Melissa is at The Hartford in Simsbury, 1992 temporarily “retired”, as Mike Connecticut, and is pictured with Katherine Alois has been hired says. his wife Debbie, and children, to join the fourth grade teaching Bethany and Jacob. team at The Foote School in New Kevin Ryan is living in Hartford, Ceylin Kolsal Sarper, above Haven, Connecticut. Connecticut, and works for left with Andrea Hazen and 1990 Aetna, Inc. as a National Account Rory Mayhew, says hello to 1993 Pharmacy manager. everybody. After a very, very, Josh Fialky is living in Ashland, long time – twenty years to be Massachusetts, with his wife of 1995 exact – she made the trip back to two years. They are both very Hunter Marosits married Tiffany Wilbraham for Reunion, thanks successful in the world of Internet Paige Gauthier in February at to Andrea. She had a wonderful advertising, otherwise known as the Old South Church in Boston. time catching up with everyone. search engine optimization. Hunter is vice president of H&R She lives in Dublin and has two Homes Remodeling Inc. in children, Tara and Alp. 1994 Ludlow. He and Tiffany are living Rich Harrington recently Ian MacDonald is living in in Sturbridge. Rich Thompson wanted to say returned from Iraq where he Hoboken, New Jersey, and it was a great 20th Reunion. He Jasmin Rojas started Western received a Bronze star and was working for Bloomberg in New wants to thank Laura Mulcahy New England School of Law promoted to Major. He will be York City. Mayhew for all her hard work in this fall. She has two children, stationed at the US Naval Base rallying the class. It was great to Melissa Kressler Meyer and Rinaldo, who is 3 and Ayna 1. in Monterey, California, and is see everyone who attended. If her husband Mike moved to She would like to know if anyone studying for his MBA. He is any classmates are heading down Minneapolis, Minnesota, last has heard from Jenn Webb or pictured with his wife Marina to Cape Cod, just let him know. spring, where Mike is a member Evan Gallivan. and children Emma and Daniel. of the management team for the

THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 27 Bloomberg Markets magazine. 1998 He credited Ian MacDonald ’94, 2001 ClassClass Stacy Jagodowski reports the last at Bloomberg, for creating the Joshua Clauss graduated in May two years have been quite busy search. 2006 from Lynn University in Boca since she moved back to Western Raton, Florida, with a major in NotesNotes Massachusetts after living in Los biology. Angeles for a year. She has been 2000 working at The MacDuffie School Anthony Gomes was named to the in Springfield in admissions dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic and communications. She also Institute for the spring semester. Chris Sparks, his wife Leah, completed her master's degree in Titi Paris received her bachelor’s and son Keenan have moved to communication and information degree from the University of Philadelphia, where he has joined management at Bay Path College Miami. the University of Pennsylvania in October 2005, graduating basketball coaching staff as officially in May 2006. Now she an assistant coach. He goes to has moved to Virginia, where she 2002 Andrew Mancini received his B.A. Penn after coaching at Central began as Associate Director of in philosophy and religion from Connecticut and Brown, where he Admissions at Chatham Hall, a Bucknell University. also worked for Glen Miller, now private boarding school for girls, Lindsey Leduc is dancing and head coach at Penn. in July 2006. teaching dance in Chicago and Joe Salvador graduated from Keene loving it. She was home for a State College in June. 1997 1999 day or two with her family and Jacob Dyer-Speigel has begun his Ed Han-Burgess is back in stopped by to check out her stone 2003 doctoral studies in English at the New York working as a senior and visit with Mr. Easler. Pritesh Patel earned a place on the University of Massachusetts. He research associate in equity dean’s list at Bates College last fall. was on hand at Amherst Books capital markets at Raymond John Sampson earned his degree Jeffrey D. Berselli is attending to congratulate former English James. He gave us a heads up on from Briarwood College in Merrimack College and is on the Department Chair Todd Felton on a mention of the Academy in a Southington, Connecticut, this honor roll. the publication of his new book. “Planning for College” blurb in spring.

Where Are They Now? John G. Becker, Jr. 1966 – 1968 continues to teach part-time in the Washington, DC area, at St. Albans/National Cathedral Schools. He also has some additional private students, for the most part adults. Adding in occasional vacation visits to his sister, her Swiss husband, and Guests at Bouchard-Cahillane wedding Front: David Cahillane, Rebecca Bouchard, Elizabeth Kelly, Kathleen Kelly, their family overseas, it's perhaps Gary Cook. Row Two: Stephanie Easler, Ann Kindblom, Julie and Charlie D’Avanzo, Mike Thompson, Anne Lytle, not all that bad a way to start Deb Manning, Rita Carey. Row Three: Chris Felton, Erik Kindblom, Deb Cook, Carolyn Weeks, Marjorie Weeks, qualifying for Medicare. Cindy & Jim Lagomarsino, Tony Carey, Brinley Hall. Back Rows: Todd Felton, Deb Axtel, Don Kelly, Deborah Barnes Hardaker, Maureen Kelly ’02, Phil Chesky, Mark Fischer, Jude Kallok, Claire Thompson. Rebecca Bouchard 1992 – 2003 is currently an associate in the law farmhouse on a wooded lot and been awarded the ninth annual exquisitely made with language firm of Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury enjoys the seclusion and peace. American Poetry Review/ that is rich and precise.” and Murphy in Springfield, He extends his best wishes to any Honickman First Book Prize, Longtime Academy receptionist Massachusetts. On June 24, Becky faculty and former students who judged by Robert Pinsky. In his Mary-Ellen Jamroz keeps busy in was married to David Cahillane; remember him. introduction to the book, Pinsky retirement as a world traveler and they live in Hatfield. Photo above says, “Such a descent into the David Roderick, Blake Middle world of the lost is a poetic a volunteer. She’s been working Stanley Fri 1975 – 1980 is School humanities teacher from tradition and a New England with first graders to improve their currently tutoring everything 1995 – 1997, is currently the tradition, and David Roderick is a reading skills and was named from fractions to calculus and Denan Visiting Writer at the worthy inheritor and extender of Volunteer of the Year by Quota statistics in the “math lab” at the University of North Carolina both.” Reviewer James Tate notes, International. In the early summer, local community college, and at Chapel Hill. His collection “David Roderick’s poems are she traveled to Poland, the Czech he’s loving it. He lives in an old Republic, and Hungary. of poetry, Blue Colonial, has WMA 28 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD Passages Francis Michael Casey English Teacher, Director of Studies 1972-1973 Head of School 1973-1988

ike Casey had a long career in education beginning in M1942, when at the age of 16, and in his junior year of high school, he was admitted to Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana, in a program for advanced high school students. In 1944, when he turned 18, and at the height of World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He enrolled in Officer Candidate School and then, because of his aptitude for foreign languages, he was sent to Japanese language school in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to prepare to be a translator in the expected U.S. invasion of Japan. Following the end of the war, he enrolled in Williams Mike Casey with some of his favorite people at the Springfi eld reception in College, from which he received a bachelor’s degree. He 2004: Sandra Schoppe, Marian DeMayo, Sue Craven, and Barbara Moran. received his master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mike was the recipient of one of the first Fulbright Scholarships awarded in 1947. He traveled His love of the arts and support of those programs at the to London, England, to study stage directing at the Old Vic Academy led the Zalkan family to create the Francis Michael Theatre, and later became the assistant to the theatre’s direc- Casey Fund for the Fine & Performing Arts in memory of tor, Tyrone Guthrie. He carried his love of the theatre and his Barbara Zalkan and in Mike’s honor. This fund has provided flair for the dramatic into the classroom as a teacher. the wherewithal to bring a variety of performers to the school Returning to the U.S. in the early 1950s, Mike taught in the to educate and entertain the community. Great Books program at Notre Dame. He was an instruc- tor in English at Williams College, Bennington College, the I taught under Mike during the 1970s and eventually left to Solebury School, and the Dalton School in Manhattan, where teach at The Hotchkiss School and two universities. Recently, he was also the dean of the middle school. after learning that he was ill and in hospital, I made it a point to call Mike and to let him know just what many thought of In 1972, Mike accepted positions as a teacher of English him and his life of service; for service it was, and good service and the director of studies here at Wilbraham & Monson at that. Academy. A year later, he was appointed headmaster, a posi- John Perry, English department 1975-1980 tion he held for the next 15 years. While he was known as a tireless advocate for his school, his strongest attribute was his Of the four classmates to whom I spoke, every one of them ability to connect to people, both adults and students. remembered him with fondness and a deep, abiding respect. Above all Mike was truly a man of letters and art. Even His gift for language, both human and the silent language while attending to his duties as headmaster, Mike continued of the stern glance, was absolutely remarkable. A sharp look to teach, and his students were often taken by the scope of over his reading glasses could instantly snap a crew of scruffy his knowledge. He was instrumental in having 24 Academy youngsters into stern attention. buildings named to the National Register of Historic Places. Dr. Brett Zalkan ’83

NECROLOGY Margaret S. Downey John Colleton ’35M James E. O’Brien ’47M Lyman C. Harrington ’53M Trustee 1975 – 1990 John R. Barrett ’35W Barry D. Smith ’47M George H. Davison ’67W Roger W. Newberry ’37M Howard F. Fairweather ’48M Dennis Ferry ’76 Most of the obituaries we receive Peter Gage ’48M W. David Keith ’40W Francis Michael Casey come through our clipping service. John G. “Jack” Hoyt ’48M Dr. Robert H. Bessom ’41W Headmaster 1973-1988 If you know of a friend or classmate John Norton ’41W James Holland ’49W who has passed away, please notify Donald E. Peck, VMD ’43W Edward Mentzer ’49W Raoul E. “Red” Boucher the Alumni Office. As space allows, Herman D. Kendrick ’45W James Coligan ’50W Maintenance we publish remembrances at the Warren E. Hill ’46W Frank C. Morgan '56W families' request. THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 29 Passages John Colleton, here with his grandson Ian. The photo was taken at about the same time that they built the wall together.

“Thanks, son,” my grandfather responded. “It felt good to take down those stumps.” “I couldn’t have done it without you.”

The next day we began to work on the wall. First he showed me how to mix cement. I went over to the sand pile and took enough sand to start the base. Then my grandfather showed me how much dry cement to put in. After the cement was put in I began to mix it with water. Little did I know that mix- ing cement was no easy feat! I had no idea how to mix the cement or how much water to put in. Luckily, my grandfather was an expert at mixing cement. He showed me the proper techniques and how to fix mistakes. Mixing cement was bor- ing and time consuming but it was essential to building the stonewall. In the process of mixing the cement, my hands would get very dirty and I would have to make numerous John V. Colleton Jr. ’35M trips over to the sandpit. However, in the long run, I realized A remembrance by his grandson, Bicentennial Scholar Ian that the cement made our job much easier and it kept the wall Carlin ’08, from an essay written when he was in the 9th grade together. When the first batch of cement was mixed we started work- n the waning days of the summer of 2004 I was given an ing on the wall. Most of the rocks we had did not fit into the opportunity that would change my life, although I did not I spaces that we needed them to work into. That meant that we know it then. I was asked to work at my grandparents’ house had to dig up other rocks and carve them to fit. The easiest every morning for two weeks to rebuild a stone wall. My part of building the stone wall was putting the large bottom grandfather had been meaning to fix a part of the wall that had rocks into place. The most overlooked part of a stonewall is collapsed, due to erosion and human use, but he was not able the work that is put into the inside of the wall. to do it by himself, so he needed my help. I would be paid five dollars an hour; however, by the end of the job the money did My grandfather showed me how to fill in large holes in the not matter to me. It was a great experience, and I learned many wall that are unseen from the outside. My first choice would things about myself. have been to fill it full of cement and wait for it to dry. My grandfather is an eighty-six-year-old cancer survivor. He However, my grandfather showed me the proper way to do it. is tall and athletic. I always picture him dressed in his pants, Finally, the hardest job was finding the rocks to finish off the button-down long-sleeve shirt, and suspenders. He likes cross- wall. Smooth, flat rocks need to be on the top. They have to country skiing, bike riding, painting, and doing carpentry be able to withstand the elements as well as people walking between his many doctors’ appointments. I always remember on the wall. These rocks had to fit together like a puzzle so as him as one of the most hardworking people I have ever met. little cement as possible was used for it to be appealing to the When I would get to his house at six thirty every morn- eye. Although it took a long time, by the end of the process, I ing, he would always be outside waiting for me. If one word was making the top of the wall look just like my grandfather’s were to describe my grandfather’s life, it would be dedica- sections. tion. Everything he starts, he finishes. My grandfather is also My grandfather built the house that he still lives in and all the a Homeresque story-teller. Whenever I am with him, I always stonework around it. Four generations have worked on the hear a new and interesting story about life at Monson Academy, walls – my great-grandfather, my grandfather, my uncle, and a war story, or an amazing sports story. me. The wall supports his house and adds to the beauty of the It took the whole first day to remove a couple of tree stumps land. After working on the wall for two weeks and completing that would prevent the wall from being built. At the end of the seventy-five feet of wall, I gained a sense of pride that I had day, I exclaimed, “We did it!” worked on the same wall that my grandfather worked on, and I had worked just as hard.

WMA 30 · FALL 2006 · THE ACADEMY WORLD Passages Howard F. Fairweather ’48M Wilbraham & Monson Academy, would go on perpetually. Jack’s legacy was to give many young kids a chance to go on oward F. Fairweather ’48M was born July 21, 1926, in to college. As for giving a piece of advice, he would just say he HHartford, Connecticut. After graduating from Manchester was sharing the knowledge he had gained over the years. High School, Howard served in the United States Army as a tech. sergeant in the 81st Infantry Division. He was part Jack was very proud of his country. He felt it a privilege to of the Philippine Liberation and head of finance at General serve in the Navy during World War II. Even though he was MacArthur’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Honorably dis- seasick while aboard ship for most of the time, he often said, charged from the army in 1947, he graduated from Monson “I wished I had turned 17 sooner so I could have served my Academy in 1948. country longer during the war.” Howard worked in the roofing industry his entire profes- Jack spent 37 happy and productive years as an electrical engi- sional life. He started out in his family’s business, Southern neer at General Electric. If you didn’t have GE appliances or New England Roofing in Hartford before working for Eagle GE light bulbs, you got a five-minute lecture and a gift of GE Sheet Metal of Connecticut and Dynamit Nobel in New Jersey. bulbs. After Howard retired from Hill’s in 1992, he ran his own busi- With his second wife Luce, Jack enjoyed traveling about the ness, Fairweather Enterprises, and he worked part time for country in his much loved Roadtrek RV. They loved visiting Columbia Ford. relatives and friends all over the United States, having Saturday Howard died in Hartford on April 4, 2006, after a long illness. coffee with the neighbors, sharing meals at restaurants, He enjoyed his new family of relatives and soon found a spot in their hearts. John G. “Jack” Hoyt ’48M When Jack found out he had pancreatic cancer, he faced it An excerpt from a memorial written by Virginia Lucier “Luce” with courage and determination and never felt sorry for him- Hoyt self. He proudly accepted being involved in a chemical trial to s I sat the past few days and watched Jack pass away, I promote cancer care research. Aoften asked myself, “How may people knew the real John G. Hoyt?” Some people saw him as an ultra-conservative indi- vidual who wouldn’t spend a dime unless he got a hundred dollars worth of value. Some knew him as a man who would never throw anything away because he wouldn’t spend the money to replace it. Others saw him as the number-one person who took advantage of every sale and senior citizen rate. Some knew him as a person who liked to give his two-cents worth of advice. The above were only the things you saw on the outside. Look into the true John G. Hoyt, and you find the most sharing, kind, and giving person in the world. Jack was never gener- ous to himself; why, he wouldn’t pay more than ten bucks for a pair of shoes, and he was proud to say that in the year 2001, when Jack and I were married, he wore a suit that had been purchased in 1974. However, his generosity and his knack for giving to his family, friends, and to thousands of young people who needed financial help for college was unprecedented. For the hundreds of young children who received free tickets to the Shrine Circus, Jack was there to help financially. By his generous contributions to the Shrine Children’s Hospital, he helped meet sick children’s needs. The Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, and hundreds of other volunteer groups also saw his generosity at work. Jack believed everybody came before his Luce and Jack Hoyt on a visit to the Academy, here with for- own personal needs. Even on his deathbed, he made sure that mer Director of Alumni & Parent Relations Marjorie Weeks. contributions to colleges and other organizations, including THE ACADEMY WORLD · FALL 2006 · WMA 31 NEWSmore FROM THE HILL continued from page 3 SEARCHING FOR SAMARITANS Christina Cronin Director of Major Gifts & Reunion Giving ACADEMY WORLD SURVEY At the May 2006 meeting of the Western Massachusetts Thank you to all who took the time to complete and return the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Dallas Briney, Director readership survey that was included in the Spring 2006 issue of of The Fund for Miss Halls School and Alumnae Relations, The Academy magazine. Here is some of the information gleaned handed me a check for $50 saying “Here is a little something for from your answers. Many thanks to Patrick Agahigian ’09 for WMA’s Annual Fund.” Why would someone with no direct con- compiling the responses and calculating the percentages. The nection to the school make an Annual Fund gift out of the blue survey results were presented to the Board of Trustees at their like this? What follows is a summer retreat. very interesting story: “It was all very inno- cent, and the boys WHO RESPONDED? More than 40 years ago, a ■ 81.5% of you are alumni and 18.5% parents. group of young ladies from were so kind to offer ■ 63% of you have been back on campus in the last 5 years. the Springside School in ■ By decade, you fell into the following groups: Philadelphia were on a trip to help us out. They 1940s or before - 4.6% to New York City. One of 1950s - 22.7% those girls was Dallas Briney, lent us about $80.” 1960s - 37.9% nee Collingwood. The girls 1970s - 12.1% squeezed into one hotel room for a weekend of fun and shop- 1980s - 12.1% ping in the city. After spending their money like there was no 1990s - 7.6% tomorrow, the girls realized that they didn’t have enough cash 2000s - 3% among them to cover their stay at the Barclay Hotel. In the days before credit cards and ATMs, what would they do? WHAT DO YOU READ? ■ 74.1% always read Class Notes, no surprise there, fol- During their visit, they had met some young men staying down lowed by features (67.9%), and the Head’s Reflections column the hall who were from Wilbraham Academy and were a class (55.6%), followed closely by Spotlights (55.5%). or two younger than the Springside girls. The girls asked them to help them out, promising to repay the money. “It was all very HOW DO YOU REGARD THE ACADEMY? innocent,” said Ms. Briney, “and the boys were so kind to agree ■ More than half of you responded that you rated your alum- to help us out. They lent us about $80.” ni magazine excellent in all categories, and a further 25% rated Although the girls promised to pay back what they had bor- it good. 84% of you always read the magazine, and nearly 25% rowed, Ms. Briney is sure that none of them fulfilled their vow. of you believe it to be better than your college publication. For more than 40 years, the memory of the young men from Wilbraham Academy and their kindness has stayed with Ms. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF? Briney. When she discovered that I was from Wilbraham & ■ Articles about alumni, faculty, and students - 40.7% Monson Academy, she decided to make things right. She made ■ Current academic and extracurricular programs - 22.2% her gift to the Annual Fund as a way to pay back her part of the ■ Historic pieces - 19.8% debt that she owed those chivalrous boys. “It has been weighing on my mind for forty years and I am happy to do it,” said Ms. WHAT WE’D LIKE YOU TO KNOW – Briney. ■ We have an exciting and informative source of information about Wilbraham & Monson Academy that’s available to you Such an extraordinary tale needs an even happier ending. We every day, 24/7. It’s our Web site: WMAcademy.org, and we hope that the boys from the Academy who acted so gener- discovered through the survey that nearly half of the respon- ously on their trip to New York more than forty years ago dents never visit the site. There is news about athletic teams will let us know who they are so that Ms. Briney can thank and current programs and student achievements, as well as a them personally. If you are one of those boys, probably in the section where alumni can post class notes or view an e-mail Class of 1963 or 1964, or know who they are, please contact directory, not to mention being able to buy neat stuff from the Christina Cronin, Director of Major Gifts & Reunion Giving Campus Store. By the end of the year we will offer even more in the Alumni & Development Office at 413.596.6811 x189 for all of our visitors when we go live with the site currently or at [email protected]. We know that the late former being developed by FinalSite. Headmaster Gray Mattern would have been proud of the kind- ness of these Wilbraham gentleman. Let’s just hope that they had permission to be off campus!

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