MiddlesexSpring 2016

A Landmark in Coeducation 40 Years of Alumnae MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 i From the Head of School

The Wisdom of Experience

Spring came late to Middlesex this year, experiences our graduates have had. I following a mild winter that seemed like a real have since had a number of conversations blessing after the epic snows of January and with alumni about experiences running the February, 2015. In the absence of big drifts, gamut, not crossing the abuse boundary but we watched Landry House sprout from the expressing the range of experience that has hillside next to Higginson House and the stayed with people throughout their lives, steam plant begin its transformation into the from situations we would now consider Music and Campus Center. And, as always, bullying and hazing to instances of great the sprouting and transformation of the kindness. I have been very grateful for the young people who currently give life to the small but meaningful number of responses School provided great energy for the com- to the letter—grateful for the care with which munity as our students “learned their lessons the responses have been written and the and played their games . . . where the days grace with which our alumni have reflected. that made them happy made them wise” The invitation stands and the door to conver- (to quote from Monk Terry’s morning sation is open, and our understanding of the prayer paraphrasing John Masefield’s poem, myriad ways a teenager’s experience changes “Biography”). The work of youth is the work his or her life continues to deepen. This that keeps Middlesex, now in its 115th understanding will influence all of us, moving year, young. forward, as we strive to make the school Middlesex Spring 2016 While the poem’s speaker nostalgically experience for all of our students one that looks back upon the days of his youth as makes them happy and makes them wise. Head of School Kathleen Carroll Giles idyllic, for most teenagers, these days are This spring, we celebrate a substantial Director of Development more complicated than that. Any time of changing of the guard, as two of our much- Heather Parker Director of Advancement immense growth offers ample opportunity beloved colleagues, Alex Banay and Carmen George Noble for confusion, and as teenagers do the work Beaton, bring their marvelous careers at Editor Maria Lindberg of separating from parents, differentiating Middlesex to a close. I know that I speak Design and defining their identities, building new for a generation of students, families, and NonprofitDesign.com relationships and seeking peer groups and colleagues in expressing our enormous Photography Joel Haskell approval, and testing their sense of invinci- gratitude, admiration, and affection for their Robert D. Perachio bility against warnings and boundaries—in work with us these many years as teachers, Tony Rinaldo Whit Whales addition to learning their lessons and playing advisors, mentors, and deans. Their wisdom

Letters to the Editor Letters to the their games—experiences result that can be has strengthened the fabric of the School and editor are welcome and may be edited for clarity and space. Please send your great, good, mixed, and bad. In mid-March, has given us all inspiration for continuing letters to Editor, Middlesex Bulletin, against the backdrop of allegations of student the work we do here together every day. 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, MA 01742, or e-mail [email protected]. abuse at some schools known to us all, I sent Alumni News We welcome news from a letter to our alumni and our current parents alumni, parents, and friends of Middle- sex School. Please send your news and inviting conversation about the range of labeled photographs to Alumni News, Middlesex School, 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, MA 01742, or e-mail alumni@ mxschool.edu. Address Corrections Please notify us of your change of address. Write to Middlesex School, 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, MA 01742 or e-mail [email protected]. Parents of Alumni If this magazine is addressed to a son or daughter who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please advise us of his or her new address. Thank you! Contents

Mission Statement Features

Middlesex School is an independent, 16 A Landmark in Coeducation: non-denominational, residential, 40 Years of Alumnae college-preparatory school that, for Over the course of the past four decades, over 100 years, has been committed Middlesex diplomas have been earned by to excellence in the intellectual, remarkable young women. Meet six of them ethical, creative, and physical devel- who, in the opinion of their fellow alumni, opment of young people. We honor are “living their promise” every day. the ideal, articulated by our founding Head Master, of “finding the promise” in every student, and we work 24 In the Home Stretch together in an atmosphere of mutual Heading into the last six months of Mx2: trust and shared responsibility to The Campaign for Middlesex, the School has help students bring their talents to attained another goal with the successful fruition as knowledgeable, capable, conclusion of the Bass Family Challenge responsible, and moral citizens to Benefit the Arts. of the world. As a community, we respect the individual interests, strengths, and needs of each stu- dent. We also value the rich diversity of belief and experience each of us brings to the School. Departments

We expect that each student will bring his or her best efforts to the 2 Life 360 shared endeavor of learning and STEM Standouts Become ExPRTs; Promoting that the School, through its faculty, Peace; A London Theatre Tour; The Matchmaker; will engage and encourage each Diversity Symposium on Gender and Race; student’s growth, happiness, A Puzzle in Pompeii; Photographing the and well-being. We aspire for all Fearless; Spectrum Dialogues; Trump Talk Middlesex students to develop personal integrity, intellectual 10 Middlesex People vitality and discipline, and respect Bigelow Lecturer Patricia Melton ’77; for themselves and for others. Kate Erickson ’07 Rows the Boat Race We expect each student to engage energetically and cooperatively in the life of the School, and we seek 12 Team Highlights to inspire in all students the desire Fall Season Capped with Three Tournament to seek understanding of them- Runs and a New England Championship; selves and the larger world, both New Heights for Alpine Skiing and Wrestling now and in their futures. 30 Upcoming Middlesex Events On the Cover Middlesex School’s 31 Alumni Notes and News newest alumnae, Class Notes; In Memoriam the young women in the class of 2016, 48 Back Story photographed by Connections Joel Haskell.

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A Considered Response “About five years ago, Computer Science Department Head Ashok Pillai recalls, “STEM had become enough of a buzzword that we had to ask ourselves: What is Middle- sex’s take on STEM?” After a comprehensive survey of the School’s courses in math, science, and com- puter science, department heads were pleased to find that the curriculum was thorough and served students well. “But we recognized a shared willingness to collaborate more,” Ashok says, “to synthesize our ideas and p e d a g o g y.” With the support of Head of School Kathy Giles and the Middlesex Board, a STEM Committee was formed that deliberated and agreed upon a set of core competencies that students should attain. The list of skills was succinct; students should be capable of prob- lem solving out of context, be technologically With inventive projects and literate, and be able to communicate in writ- presentations, Middlesex’s A Panel of ExPRTs ten and oral form about STEM. Additionally, first ExPRT recipients Middlesex’s New STEM Certificate the committee integrated a progression of demonstrated their facility problem solving into the core curriculum with STEM disciplines. Their inventions are creative, practical, and and worked on devising ways to encourage sometimes downright ingenious: a device students to pursue more innovative and that monitors cargo containers worldwide; independent work, whether through newly a key fob that uses print technology to keep developed, advanced Middlesex courses or intoxicated drivers off the road; a combination through extracurricular endeavors. As a database/blog for artists to share and discuss reward for such initiative, the ExPRT their work; a pillow that regulates a preferred Certificate was established. temperature and shape during sleep. To earn ExPRT status, students must sub- For having conceived such ideas—and, mit a proposal for a project or experience that in some cases, built prototypes—five current will satisfy five criteria: it must involve group students became the first recipients of a new work and collaboration; focus on an open- honor at Middlesex: the ExPRT Certificate, ended problem; take several days of effort; and recognizing their Experience with Problem culminate with two presentations, one written Solving, Reasoning, and Technology. and one oral. “Just as we highlight our top The credential developed from lengthy students and athletes, we want to acknowledge faculty discussions about STEM, the now- those kids who are doing extraordinary work familiar acronym for science, technology, in STEM fields,” says Ashok. engineering, and mathematics. In the years since it was first coined, the term has become Intelligent Designs associated with the idea of integrating curri- The first ExPRT recipients had completed cula in these disciplines, in hopes that more appropriate work last year. For Kelly Finke ’17, students will pursue advanced degrees and the database/blog for student artists that careers in science and technology. she built was the final project for her Web

2 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 Applications class—an exam- ple of how the certificate can be A Pledge for Peace earned though an advanced Middlesex course. The pillow concept of Jack Yoon ’16 and Few guest speakers, or even performers, the key fob made by Kiara manage to get everyone in the Wood Theatre Wahnshafft ’17 were developed up on their feet and dancing along with them. during separate summer This was not much of a challenge for Jal programs. Emmanuel, however, despite the gravity Selected for the MIT of his story. From beginning to end, the Launch program, Kiara col- charismatic rapper, activist, and former child laborated with two fellow soldier engaged the entire audience in his attendees on the SafeStart music and advocacy for world peace. key and the related SafeStart App, both of which measure From Refugee to Fighter a person’s blood alcohol level Emmanuel’s life was forever changed by using different technology. the war in Sudan, during which 2.5 million Her team not only won the people were killed, including his mother and MIT Launch product pitch many other relatives. “Life in the village was competition but also merited simple,” he said, recounting a few hilarious a Congressional App Award childhood anecdotes. “And then the war for their efforts. Subsequently, reached us.” At his father’s insistence, Kelly and Kiara were among Emmanuel set out with others to walk 30 girls in Massachusetts to hundreds of miles to Ethiopia, where he was win Aspirations in Computing supposed to go to school—but was instead Awards from the National forced to become a child soldier. Center for Women & Informa- Four years later, he was eventually rescued tion Technology (NCWIT)— by Emma McCune, a British aid worker who and Kiara was also named smuggled him to Kenya to get an education. a national runner-up. “Because of her, I am here; she was a turning Meanwhile, the Yu sisters point in my life,” he noted. “You never know —Emily ’18 and Alice ’19— what kind of difference you can make to one entered and won Cisco’s inau- child.” gural IoT World Forum Young “I travel the world to share my story for social and emotional learning,” Jal Emmanuel said. “When we Women’s Innovation Grand Education Is Key to Peace tell stories, we put a spotlight on a dark place.” Challenge last August with Emmanuel urged Middlesex students to join their idea for a cargo container him in making the world a better place, as he alumni and grandmother of one current monitor that could track the is striving to do through making music and student) was on hand for the event and spoke location of containers and films, visiting schools, and founding charities. briefly about the plight of millions of refugees measure conditions within Gathering a few students and faculty on stage, in the world. “Most refugees are children,” them during shipping. While he ended with a school-wide dance session she said, “who are most at risk for exploitation she was surprised and pleased and a pledge for education and peace, to and trafficking.” Millions today may be in dire that their concept captured “lead the change I want to see.” need of the same kind of help that Emmanuel first place, Emily adds, “I feel As Emmanuel’s visit was made possible was lucky to receive—and that he now strives like I got recognition from by the Landry Family Foundation, Barrie to give others in return. M Middlesex for the work I did Landry (the mother of three Middlesex in the summer, and I really appreciate that.” M

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A backstage tour of the National Theatre, with its three distinct stages, provided a modern contrast for the travelers. “Inside, it seemed endless,” Dereck Marmolejos ’18 recalls, “and they switch shows all the time. There is an urgency at the National; if you like a playwright or production, you’d better go because it won’t be there long.” Conse- quently, sets, scenery, and props are continually being made there. “The shop was so impres- sive,” Dereck adds, “and people can look in the windows and see what they are building. It’s cool how transparent they try to be, not to mention all the work they get done.” Seeing nine plays in one week was an achievement in itself, exposing students to many genres and interpretations. The RSC’s production of Hamlet was a notable highlight, as Dylan Fields ’18 details, “I was expecting something traditional, but they did a whole different take on it, setting the play in a war- torn African country. The actor who played Hamlet was superb.” Strolling the Strand and touring Another powerful production was People, the sights in London filled the time On the London Places and Things, an acclaimed drama about between theatergoing and acting workshops. (photo by Rosalie Theatre Scene addiction. “It was a very immersive experience, Comte Photography) and the lead actress was incredible,” observes Setting off on March 10, 2016, a group of Grace. British critics concurred and gave 15 Middlesex drama enthusiasts made the Denise Gough the 2016 Laurence Olivier most of a seven-day immersion in the world Award for Best Actress just a few weeks later. of British theatre. The popular trip—offered Two days of workshops at the Royal every other year—was once again expertly Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Cockpit organized and led by Performing Arts Theatre allowed participants to hone their Department Head Tom Kane and Director own performing skills. Under Nick Hutchison’s of Financial Aid Erika Prahl, whose efforts tutelage, students prepared and performed were clearly appreciated by their charges. short scenes, learning about Shakespearean As one student affirmed, “You’re not going to diction, dialogue, and stage direction. For get better chaperones than Tom and Erika!” another kind of analytical perspective, the The first stop on the itinerary was the group met with International New York Globe Theatre, featuring a private tour by Times critic Matt Wolf, who has reviewed Nick Hutchison, veteran director, actor, and the London theatre scene for 30 years. lecturer. Since the group would be seeing two Sightseeing in Oxford and Stratford, Shakespearean plays, this was “an awesome and sampling a variety of cultural cuisines, way to start the trip,” says Grace Crozier ’17. rounded out the trip, which was “amazing- “Nick is all about the facts, and he explained ful,” according to Dereck. “I made up a word,” a lot about the dynamics of how the theatre he grins, “because ordinary words wouldn’t w or ke d .” suffice.”M

4 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 The Matchmaker November 13–14, 2015

Directed by Tom Kane Technical Direction by Ryan DuBray Costume Design by Kim Brown Photography by Robert D. Perachio

Thornton Wilder’s comedy was a lighthearted treat for Middlesex audiences, as they witnessed the amusing machinations of Dolly Levi, the conniving and self-serving “matchmaker.” Replete with secret meetings, mistaken identities, and slapstick complications, the romantic quests of clients, clerks, and clever Dolly happily culminated in perfect pairings for all. M

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prevalence of advertising—and its power as an educational force—she has spent her career speaking out about the harmful ways in which “ads tell us who we are and who we should be.” Illustrating her talk with numerous examples, Ms. Kilbourne explained that the retouched, manipulated pictures of women in ads imply that girls should be beautiful, thin, and flawless—as well as innocent, yet provocative—giving both girls and boys an impossible standard by which to measure real women. Images of men are altered, too, and are made to appear more muscular. To combat these damaging messages— which may foster serious health problems such as eating disorders—she urged students to become attentive viewers who are aware of the meanings behind many ads. The creation of more “counter-ads” that promote positive messages about women and men are another Filmmaker and media educator Jean Kilbourne brought plenty Exploring Diversity constructive way to debunk gender stereo- of illustrative examples with her The Complexity of Identity types. “We need to get involved in any way to show just how many negative that moves us,” Ms. Kilbourne said. “We messages are conveyed in need change that is profound and global.” advertisements. What factors and influences inform, affect, and shape an individual’s self-perception or identity? Is a person’s racial identity easily Race: Myth and Reality determined and defined—or is “race” a Turning to another facet of identity, the murky, artificial concept that defies simple school community reconvened the following explanation? morning to hear Dr. Michael Baran, a cultural During the School’s annual Diversity anthropologist who has researched race and Symposium, students and faculty gathered diversity issues for the past 20 years in several to consider and discuss questions like these, countries and has taught at Harvard and the working to ensure that Middlesex is a University of Michigan. In preparation for thoughtful, inclusive, and empathetic Dr. Baran’s visit, students and faculty played community. the interactive iPhone application that he created called (Don’t) Guess My Race, which Undermining Messages helps demonstrate that racial identity cannot The symposium began on January 29 with be easily discerned. an evening presentation by filmmaker and “Is race real?” Dr. Baran asked at the media educator Jean Kilbourne, who is well- outset. After reviewing the course of human known for her work on the negative messages evolution and how environmental conditions that are frequently conveyed through adver- affect physiological changes, he concluded, tising imagery, especially with regard to “There is nothing biological that corresponds women. “Just as it is difficult to be healthy to race today. But if race isn’t real, why do in a physically toxic environment,” Ms. we think it is?” Kilbourne said, “it is hard to be healthy in a The ideology of race being biological can toxic cultural environment.” Recognizing the be traced in the U.S. to the country’s early

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involvement in the slave trade and to mani-pulated, “scien- Surprises in the Streets of Pompeii tific” studies that categorized people by appearance and For Dr. Eric Poehler, assistant professor line of field work is done by people not much potential. Studies of children of classics at UMass Amherst, Pompeii is “a older than Middlesex students, Dr. Poehler have since found that race is site of incredible detail over a vast distance,” stated that one graduate student surveyed 90 a learned concept that they where visitors are “enveloped by the ancient percent of Pompeii’s streets and documented develop from social cues and world—except for the people, who are repre- 440 individual pieces of iron there. Her language. The net result, he sented by the ruts in the roads, made by the meticulous research led to the conclusion said, is that “the same, old turning of the wheels that created them.” that iron was being used to repair the streets ideology gets reproduced Speaking at Middlesex on February 2, 2016 —a new and notable finding given that it had from one gen-eration to —thanks to the Mudge Family Fund for the been previously believed that the Romans the next.” enrichment of the classics—Dr. Poehler shared could not smelt iron. But exactly how that Race may not be real with his audience just what can be learned heavy, molten metal was transported and but the consequences— from closely examining those roads in his applied before it rapidly cooled is still overt racism and uncon- presentation called “Ruts, Rocks, and Molten perplexing. scious bias—definitely are, Iron: Surprises in the Streets of Pompeii.” Dr. Baran confirmed. Re- Mysteries Remain searching how race is per- Road Revelations “As archeologists and historians find new ceived and described in From studying the deep grooves and grinding methods,” Dr. Poehler pointed out, “we see Brazil (sometimes called patterns left on street stones and curbs, Dr. new evidence that reveals more about the a “racial democracy”) and Poehler has been able to map the traffic patterns ancient world.” Given the ample opportunities in America, he found that of Pompeii, discerning that this complex city for young scholars to get involved in research race is a complicated matter was indeed governed by Roman “rules of the in college—and the fact that one-third of everywhere. The idea for road” not previously known, as they were not Pompeii still remains unexcavated—Dr. (Don’t) Guess My Race grew detailed in writing. Poehler assured Middlesex students that out of this finding as a way More difficult to explain, however, is the they, too, might make a contribution and to help others realize that presence of iron throughout the roadways, discover something new. “Come ready to “you can’t look at someone whether splattered in droplets or driven try, and you’ll get there,” he affirmed.M and know who they are,” forcefully into stones. Noting that the front Dr. Baran stated. Going forward, he encouraged everyone to have open conversations about race. To that end, the School divided into small discussion A new discovery: groups and then returned for As shown in the projected a final Q&A session. While image behind Dr. Poehler, Dr. Baran allowed that the the presence of iron repairs world will likely never be a in Pompeii’s streets may indicate that the Romans place where differences are had sophisticated smelting completely ignored, he still methods. has great optimism that it can become a more inclusive, safe place where race does not negatively impact a person’s future. M

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Known for his photo series entitled Fearless—portraits of “out” LGBT athletes in high schools and colleges—Mr. Sheng is a Harvard graduate whose work has been published in The New York Times, TIME magazine, and Newsweek. He previously taught photography at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and was a visit- ing professor at Harvard in 2011. Currently, he is finishing his Ph.D. in sociology at Stanford, while continuing his photography. “I talk about LGBT rights now, but I was closeted in high school,” Mr. Sheng admitted. Stepping away from athletics in his senior year, he picked up photography and majored in visual and environmental studies at Har- vard, where he gradually connected with the LGBT community. Fearless, he said, was partly inspired his first boyfriend, a closeted water polo player who—years after they broke up—came out in a national magazine. In 2003, Mr. Sheng began searching for LGBT college athletes who were willing to be photographed; even- tually, his project expanded to include high Photographer Jeff Sheng brought a selection of Fearless images Becoming Fearless school students. Today, Fearless includes to exhibit in Middlesex’s Wood portraits of more than 200 athletes represent- Gallery, allowing the community “Human salvation lies in the hands of the ing a variety of sports, genders, races, and to appreciate his work firsthand. creatively maladjusted,” Dr. Martin Luther ethnicities. It has been exhibited more than King, Jr. said in a December 1963 speech. The 60 times and has been published as a book. “maladjusted,” he clarified, included anyone “I wanted people to see the exhibit and who would refuse to accept segregation, think about them as athletes,” Mr. Sheng said. discrimination, religious bigotry, or other “What does the LGBT community look like? forms of social injustice. Maybe it is different from what you thought.” As Middlesex’s Director of Multicultural The work of challenging assumptions and Community Development, history and striving for equality has been rewarding teacher Pascale Musto opened the annual and worthwhile—and has required tremen- commemoration of Dr. King’s life and work dous courage, which is how the title Fearless by referencing this particular quotation, a originated. fitting choice for the afternoon’s guest speaker, “All of you can reach out and find some- photographer Jeff Sheng. In the spirit of Dr. thing that is meaningful to you,” Mr. Sheng King and other civil rights activists, Mr. Sheng said, “and through it, you can change the world. has, through his compelling work, advocated What is the greatest thing you can accomplish, for the rights of a segment of society that and what do you fear about failing?” has traditionally been suppressed: the LGBT On a day created in honor of an individual community, individuals who identify them- who fought valiantly for social justice, Jeff selves as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or Sheng set an inspirational example for others transgender. to emulate. M

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Spectrum Unconventional Wisdom Dialogues

A new lecture series this year, Within the first few minutes of the guest Spectrum Dialogues invited speaker’s presentation on April 8, 2016, it was members of the Middlesex community to engage in dis- obvious why history teacher Sam Hoar ’07 cussing topics of equity, justice, had wanted to bring one of his college men- and inclusion in a small-group tors to Middlesex. Informed and analytical, setting. Three speakers were engaging and humorous, Dr. Matt Dickinson featured this year: —a professor of political science at Middle- Amer Ahmed, dean of the bury College—talked about a topic on many sophomore class and director people’s minds: “Why the Donald is Winning.” of the Intercultural Center at Last summer, Dr. Dickinson admitted, he Swarthmore College, dispelled myths about Islamophobia in had estimated that Donald Trump’s candidacy order to break down barriers. would last about three weeks—a common A prominent national speaker, opinion among political scientists. “Why, then, he addressed topics related to is Trump doing so well, contrary to expecta- Islam, Islamophobia, and inter- faith issues through an engag- tions?” Dr. Dickinson asked. ing multimedia presentation. Shared Discontent Tanya Fields addressed the Having looked at surveys and data attempting intersection of race, class, and to describe Trump supporters, Dr. Dickinson gender in modern society. A food justice activist, educator, has found that they cannot be easily character- urban farmer, and food blogger, ized. “We have to get beyond the idea that “You haven’t lived until you’ve gone to a Trump rally,” she is also the founder and they are a slice of the undereducated,” he said. Dr. Dickinson claimed. executive director of the BLK In an effort to do so, he attended an impressive ProjeK, a Bronx-based food justice and health organization number of the candidates’ rallies while on that supports underserved leave from Middlebury to complete his current of a political “outsider,” Trump has gained women of color. Her work is book. momentum, Dr. Dickinson summarized, gradually revolutionizing low- Ultimately, Dr. Dickinson found, Trump particularly since the Republican Party did income neighborhoods in one of the poorest congressional is successfully tapping into the idea that a not coalesce around an alternate candidate. districts in the country. portion of the public feels left out of the American dream. The issues of immigration President Trump? John Sharon discussed issues and stagnant wages have touched a nerve with Questions abounded after Dr. Dickinson’s of understanding disabilities. Chair of the social studies many who feel the economy is not going well talk, as students wondered about the potential department at the Fenn School, for them. for a contested convention and the possible he is the founder of Disabilities outcome if Trump secures the nomination. Understood, an organization Manipulating the Media Given his prediction last summer that that seeks to empower people of all abilities through educa- Moreover, Trump has been masterful at grab- Trump’s campaign would be short-lived, tion and training. M bing free media attention and has also mas- he concluded, “One problem with political tered social media—especially Twitter, where scientists is that we base our predictions on many follow him for the entertainment value. what has happened in the past. When that With the correct blend of issues, maxi- doesn’t work, we are really at sea.” M mum media exposure, and the appearance

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after her mother died when Patricia was 12, A Community Builder she learned about Middlesex from a school friend, who put her in touch with Curtis Smith ’76, then a current student. “I started for the College-Bound to exchange correspondence with Curtis,” Patricia recounted at the start of her talk, “and he told me about this place that was so unlike my school. I thought, ‘What do I have to do to get there?’” With extraordinary initiative, Patricia gained acceptance to two boarding schools and secured a scholarship from A Better Chance that would enable her to attend one. Seeking a supportive place where she could adjust to new demands and develop her talents, she chose the smaller school— Middlesex—which she now considers “the most incredible experience of my life, one that set me up for what I do now.” Here, she reflected, the real meaning and value of “community” and “collaboration” were instilled. “Everything is preparation,” she stressed. “Some lessons might seem dis- connected to you now, but everything you learn here will serve you in the future.”

One of the first 48 girls to attend As Middlesex was preparing to celebrate the All-American Athlete Middlesex in 1974, Patricia Melton 40th reunion of its very first coeducational Many of the most meaningful lessons took ’77 has devoted her career to helping other students find their graduating class, it seemed fitting that the place on the athletic field. Though Patricia promise and earn college degrees. 2016 Bigelow Lecture should be given by was not a runner at Middlesex, she was an one of the first young women to attend the outstanding athlete who earned nine varsity School: Patricia Melton ’77. A dynamic, award- letters and was inducted into the School’s winning educator, Patricia is known for her Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003. Primarily a reform work with communities, effectively sprinter at Yale, she was a seven-time individ- forging pathways to college for underserved ual Ivy League champion, a 1982 All-Ameri- students. Her remarkable efforts epitomize can, and an Olympic Trials 800-meter finalist the intent of Middlesex’s oldest lecture series, in 1988. which was established 70 years ago to pro- In 1994, she became the youngest person mote the virtues of public service in memory —and first woman—to receive the Souders of Roger Clayland Bigelow ’44, who intended Award, given annually to a New England to pursue such a career path until his death independent school graduate who has earned on Iwo Jima in1945. a distinguished record both athletically and professionally. These same qualifications From Midwest to Middlesex subsequently brought her an NCAA Silver Given Patricia’s own self-motivated journey Anniversary Award in 2007 and a George from Cleveland, Ohio, to Middlesex and H.W. Bush ’48 Lifetime of Leadership Award then Yale, she is ideally suited to help young in 2013. Along the way, she made time to people to attain a college degree. Not long serve as a Middlesex trustee for two terms,

10 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 from 1988–1991 and from 1992–2002. An Alumnae First Kate Erickson ’07 Rows in the Boat Race Finding New Haven Promise Within urban school districts March 27 was a historic day for both Middle- (“Blondie”), encountering formidable winds as varied as Seattle, Boston, sex and England’s famous Boat Race, the annual and waves. “We had rowed and won in rough Cleveland, and Indianapolis, contest between university crews from Cam- water many times,” Kate says, “however, I Patricia has endeavored to bridge and Oxford. Currently an Oxford think we were all still surprised by just how inspire and help students graduate student, Kate Erickson ’07 became vengeful the Tideway can be!” Unfortunately, to become college graduates. the first Middlesex alumna to row in the Osiris drew the river’s less protected lane Now the president of New Women’s Boat Race, which was held entirely and—despite leading at the Mile Post—later Haven Promise, she oversees in tandem with the men’s event this year. faced sinking conditions, ultimately losing this place-based scholarship the race (a fate shared by every other crew program that was collabora- Reaching Parity in that lane). “If not for modern pump tech- tively created by the City The women’s race had been held on a nology,” Kate adds, “there is no doubt that of New Haven, Connecticut, different day and course until 2015, when our boat would have sunk.” Yale University, and The the women’s first boats moved to the tradi- At least two alumni have participated Community Foundation tional location, covering 4.2 miles along in earlier Boat Races; Robert Swartwout ’24 for Greater New Haven. the winding Thames Tideway. Meanwhile, coxed the 1930 Cambridge boat to victory, Offering the incentive the women’s second—or “reserve”—boats, while Louis McCagg ’48 rowed port in of funding for college, New remained on the old course—until now. “This Cambridge’s 1953 winning eight. Though Haven Promise challenges year,” Kate explains, “was the first time that not victorious, Kate reflects, “It was still students to earn a B average we felt true equality had been achieved, with an incredible race of which I will always be and complete 40 hours of a full race card split evenly between men’s proud. We demonstrated that women deserve community service. Last and women’s races. It was a historic race in their time in the spotlight of major sport year, Patricia said, at least historic conditions, and I feel so lucky to alongside men and did so in the worst con- 250 students met these goals have been able to take part.” ditions that course can muster. I am excited and qualified for scholarships to take on the challenge again next year.” M —and the assistance will not A Rough Row end there. Going forward, Rowing in the fifth seat of Oxford’s reserve Poised at the catch, Kate Erickson ’07 rowed in the New Haven Promise will con- boat (called “Osiris”), Kate and her crew seventh seat during an Oxford practice session last tinue to monitor and support faced off against Cambridge’s reserve boat fall. (photo by Harald Joergens Photography) its scholarship recipients to help ensure their success in college and in launching a career, essentially providing them with a community that they can turn to along the way. “This is incredible work, and I enjoy doing it,” Patricia affirmed. “Our scholars will change the city. Whatever you choose to do, bring that same heart and soul to it, and you will make a difference.”M

MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 11 Team Highlights For more sports news visit http://athletics.mxschool.edu

Football Left: Co-captain Austin Dorsey ’16 rolls out to pass on Groton Weekend. After throwing for more than 1500 yards and 16 touchdown passes last season, he was named All-League and All-New England. Below: Middlesex defensive linemen— Kai Long ’16 (#55) Field Hockey and Aiden Conway Co-captain Emma Fehnel ’16 was an All-League ’18 (#79)—combine and NEPSAC All-Tournament selection this year. efforts with line- She shared All-Tournament status with fellow Co- backer Andrew captain Hannah Saghir ’16 and teammate Eleanor Zhang ’16 (#24) Herring ’16, while Sage Nye ’17 and Katharine to take down a French ’17 were also named All-League. Groton player.

Volleyball Flanked by teammates Nina Huttemann ’18 (#30) and Lily Renneker ‘17, outside hitter Avery Light ’18 focuses on the ball as she passes; both Avery and Nina were named All- League, while Captain-elect Lily earned an Honorable Mention. G irls’ Soccer With support from center mid Jacqueline White ’17 (#20), Isabelle Fuchs ’17 takes the ball upfield. Leading the girls’ varsity in goals and assists, Isabelle was named All-League and All-State. Boys’ Soccer Co-captain (and All-State selection) Jivan Purutyan ’16 gets his head up to pick the next pass in a 3-2 win over St. Paul’s. The midfield trio of Jivan, Co-captain Gavin Tasker ’16 (in background), and Liam Sloan ’17 (foreground) were all named All-League.

12 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 A Season of Firsts and Finalists

It was a banner year for both new and established programs at Middlesex, culminating in three tournament runs, a New England Championship, and impressive honors for individual athletes.

Left: Co-captains Hannah Saghir ’16 (#9) and Emma Fehnel (#17) embrace their teammates after a gritty 2-1 win in overtime against St. Paul’s. This was the first of four over- time wins during the season as Middlesex advanced to the finals of the NEPSAC Class B Championship.

Below: About to set a new course record of 15:46, Viraj Deokar ’16 won the ISL Championship race—and was named ISL MVP—for the third consecutive year. He will com- Middlesex players were jubilant after a kill by All-League Captain-elect pete for Princeton next fall. Lydia Paddock ’17 completed the team’s comeback from a 0-2 deficit (photo by Vishwas Deokar) to a victory over BB&N in five sets. (photo by Bob Renneker)

Tournament Contenders England volleyball map with a Closing out remarkable seasons, fourth-place finish in the ISL. three varsity teams advanced to their respective NEPSAC Class B Field Hockey’s Finest Tournaments. Receiving the Recognized #8 seed, the girls’ varsity soccer Seeded #2 in the playoffs after team faced Rivers (#1 seed) in an outstanding 15-2 season, the the quarterfinals. Though Mid- varsity field hockey team defeated dlesex lost 0-2 to the eventual Rye Country Day (#7) to advance champions, the squad placed to the semifinals. After a 1-0 fourth in the ISL—its best finish victory against St. Mark’s (#3), in seven years. Middlesex fell in the second Meanwhile, in only the round of the sudden-victory second year of varsity volleyball, shootout, with Williston North- Five-Time NE Champions, Division III Championships. There, Middlesex claimed the very last ampton clinching the champion- Three-peat MVP Viraj cruised to the finish in 15:55, open tournament spot. As the ship. Co-captain Hannah Saghir In unseasonably warm conditions setting another course record, #8 seed, the team faced Suffield ’16, Eleanor Herring ’16, and Sage at the ISL Championships, Cross- and was closely followed by Gavin (#1 seed) in the quarterfinals, Nye ’17 were subsequently named country Co-captain Viraj Deokar (2nd), Will (4th), Rock Hoffman ’16 dominating the deciding fifth set to the NFHCA/Keith Waldman ’16 captured his third ISL title, (13th), and Connor Page ’19 (14th). to secure the upset victory. The —Optimal Performance Asso- setting a new course record of Named the ISL MVP for a semifinal match with Pomfret ciates High School Academic 15:46. Co-captain Gavin Fujimori third time, Viraj later finished (#5 seed) proved to be another Squad for their performance on ’16 finished 13th, with Will Fletch- sixth at the Foot Locker North- hard-fought contest against the the field and in the classroom. er ’16 just behind; both earned east Regional Championship and eventual champions. Middlesex Additionally, Sage was one of medals as top-15 finishers, help- 20th at the Foot Locker National won the first two sets, but a resil- just 13 players in Massachusetts ing their team secure a third- Cross-Country Championship. He ient Pomfret team pulled off an to be named to the 2015 Harrow/ place finish. The Middlesex boys was deservedly named the 2015– amazing comeback. Nonetheless, NFHCA High School All-Region went on to claim their fifth straight 16 Gatorade Massachusetts Boys this fantastic season firmly Team. placed Middlesex on the New New England title at the NEPSTA Cross-Country Runner of the Year.

MIDDLESEXMIDDLESEX SSprPRIiNGng 2016 13 Team Highlights For more sports news visit http://athletics.mxschool.edu

G irls’ Hockey Two-year Co-captain Mary Demoulas ’16 (#21) and forward Siobhan Morrissey ’18 congratulate Co-captain Madeleine Coleman ’16 after her goal against Newton Country Day.

G irls’ Squash Hadley Parker ’16 winds up for a backhand drive in a match with St. Mark’s; the young varsity (with four freshmen) had a successful season, Boys’ Basketball finishing fourth among Co-captain Austin Dorsey ’16 was named 16 teams at the New Eng- All-League for the second consecutive year; land Class B Tournament. with satisfying victories over BB&N, Roxbury- Latin, and Thayer, the varsity finished just one win short of the Class B playoffs this season.

Boys’ Hockey Goalie Derek Goguen ’16 makes a big save in this year’s action. The backbone of the varsity, he closed out his Middlesex hockey career as an All-League selection in Wrestling the Eberhart Division. An All-League wrestler and Graves-Kelsey Champion, Andrew Zhang ’16 pins his Governor’s Academy opponent in a January match.

14 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 MIDDLESEX SPRING 2016 Setting New Records

The Middlesex wrestling and alpine skiing programs had attained high levels of achievement last year— and they continued to excel this winter, with new individual and team accomplishments.

Wrestlers, coaches, and alumni grapplers celebrated Middlesex’s fourth-place For the fifth consecutive year, the boys’ alpine ski team—shown finish among 45 teams at the annual New England Wrestling Tournament. here with Head Coach Jecca Hutcheson and Assistant Coaches Sam Dante Gutbrod ’19 (front row, second from right) captured the individual title Hoar ’07 and Ben Kulas—finished first in the ISL. (photo by Janet at 113 pounds, finishing the two-day tournament undefeated and later earning Carmichael Ciummei/Northeast Pro Photo) the title of All-American. (photo by Maureen Fujimori)

Wrestling Rising in 69 years. Though this was a title on overall points. It is no Heading into their February tour- combined effort, one highlight was mean feat to repeat a title, and the naments with an outstanding 14-1 Dante’s individual title, making him boys adapted admirably both to record, Middlesex wrestlers con- the fifth Middlesex wrestler to win the pressure of history and to the tinued to impress. At the Northern the New Englands—and the first remarkably variable and tricky New England Tournament, Co- since 1995. conditions this winter. A three-time captain Gavin Fujimori ’16 won the Six wrestlers qualified for All-League and All-New England 145-pound weight class, and his the Prep Nationals at Lehigh selection in the giant slalom, team took second place among University, and the five who ulti- Co-captain Eliot Pierpont ’16 was 18 programs. The following week, mately competed landed Middle- named the League MVP, ending Middlesex brought back plenty of sex in 26th place in the nation his season on a high note before hardware from the Graves-Kelsey and third among New England moving on to serve as a varsity Tournament. Andrew Zhang ’16 teams. Furthermore, Dante became lacrosse captain. captured the title at 195 pounds, the first All-American wrestler in Meanwhile, the girls achieved and Dante Gutbrod ’19 won the Middlesex history by placing their first victory in the first slalom 113-pound weight class. Gavin eighth in his weight class. race of the year, a harbinger of finished second after facing good things to come for this talented a nationally ranked opponent, Skiers Repeat Success squad. Though they fell victim to while Jivan Purutyan ’16 and Earning a combined season record some of the ruts of the second After tackling the Giant Slalom Co-captain Nick Agee ’16 earned of 30-1, the boys’ ski team won its slalom race, their point totals once at the Class A New England third-place medals. fifth straight ISL title. Although the again landed them in second place. Championships, Co-captain Eliot With 10 wrestlers competing last scheduled race was canceled This was a team that rallied around Pierpont ’16 was not only named at the New England Champion- due to unseasonably warm, wet the challenge of vying for the top All-League and All-New England ships, Middlesex worked its magic conditions, the team had assem- of the league, and they will be a but also merited the title of League to earn fourth place among 45 bled a significant lead over their credible force to take on the long- MVP. (photo by Meg Ramsey) teams, the program’s best finish chief rivals and thus earned the time reigning champions, Nobles.

MIDDLESEXMIDDLESEX SSprPRIiNGng 2016 15 Women from Middlesex’s early years of coeducation assembled for a photo at the 2016 Alumni Weekend.

A Landmark in Coeducation 40 Years of Alumnae

In September of 1974, coeducation became a reality at Middlesex with the arrival of the first 48 female students. Only two years later, 14 of those young women became the School’s first alumnae when they graduated as members of the class of 1976—a milestone that took place 40 years ago this spring. As part of marking the occasion, Middlesex graduates were invited to nominate an alumna “who lives her promise every day.” Here, the Bulletin profiles six of the nominees, whose confidence, persistence, and resilience led to fulfilling careers in their chosen fields.

16 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 N ow in its fifth decade as a coeducational school, Middlesex has come a long way since 1974. Half of the student enrollment today is female, matched by nearly half of the current faculty. Head of School Kathleen Carroll Giles is the second woman to lead Middlesex, having begun the 13th year of her tenure last September. Dean of Faculty Alex Banay became the first female senior master—the longest serving member of the current faculty—in 2014. That same year, on retiring, Nancy Herter became the first female faculty member to complete 35 years of service and to have her photograph join those of 19 male faculty members in Ware Hall. For those first 48 girls, however, the School’s transition was just beginning, as it was in many arenas. Only a dozen or so men’s colleges had become coed by 1974; even Harvard and Radcliffe were still offi- cially separate institutions that shared professors and diplomas, not enrollments. Title IX of the Education Amendments (prohibiting discrimination in schools on the basis of sex) was still a recent law, having been passed in 1972—coincidentally, the first year that women were allowed to compete officially in the Boston Marathon. Opening previously all-male institutions and endeavors to females was uncharted territory. In context of that era, perhaps it is less surprising that it took time for Middlesex to address a number of oversights and inequities in those early years, from removing urinals in girls’ bathrooms to creating girls’ locker rooms in the gym; from purchasing new uniforms (instead of using the boys’ cast-offs) to hiring and retaining more women faculty. Fortunately, those who had accepted the challenge of integrat- ing the School had a sense of adventure—and a sense of humor—which not only made the experience somewhat easier but also prepared them for tackling future challenges.

Patricia Melton ’77 President, New Haven Promise

nto this novel Middlesex environ- ment came Patricia Melton. The first Iin her family to venture to boarding school from Cleveland, Ohio, she was thoroughly a pioneer as an African- American girl from the Midwest. Still, as she told the School last February in her Bigelow Lecture (see page 10), she was most apprehensive about managing the demands of a residential school that was far from home. “I specifically selected Middlesex because I thought I would have the opportunity to make that adjustment,” New sophomore Patricia Melton ’77 crossed the snowy Middlesex campus in the winter of Patricia recalls. “I thought it would 1975 (left); four decades later, she delivered the Bigelow Lecture, which celebrates the value take me about a year, and I sensed that of public service.

MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 17 Middlesex would be more understand- New Haven Promise, a place-based ing. It seemed more nurturing.” “I’ve realized that it is just so scholarship program created by The Vibrant and charismatic as she important to connect a kid with City of New Haven, Yale University, is today, Patricia was shy initially and and The Community Foundation of remains grateful to Assistant Head John a community that resonates Greater New Haven. Through New Briggs, who engaged her in conversa- with them. I see so much Haven Promise, local students who tion during a short bus ride, making potential in what we can do maintain a B average and complete her feel comfortable and included; for kids to help support them.” 40 hours of community service can Kathleen Lock, a young dorm parent qualify for college scholarships—and she felt she could rely on; and Theatre know that they will be monitored Director Hugh Fortmiller, who encour- and mentored while earning a degree aged her to try out for the next play H.W. Bush ’48 Lifetime of Leadership and launching a career. It’s a cycle of when she was not cast after her first Award in 2013. mutual support, with the hope that audition. At the start of her career, a job these college graduates will bring There were few sports for girls to matching students with scholarships their talents back to New Haven, choose from back then, and as Patricia led Patricia toward the path of helping further strengthening the city. remembers, “If you didn’t like that, underserved students in urban school “What Middlesex did teach me it was tough!” But she thrived in this districts to become college graduates. is community—what it’s like to have realm, earning nine varsity letters and Well regarded for her reform work in people behind you and supporting moving on to become a stellar athlete communities from Seattle to Boston, you,” stresses Patricia. Using her own at Yale University (with achievements she led several small school design experience to benefit other young that led to her 2003 induction into teams that created Early College High people, she reflects, “I’ve realized that Middlesex’s Athletic Hall of Fame). Schools throughout Ohio and Indiana, it is just so important to connect a Her outstanding athletic record and and she served as the chief academic kid with a community that resonates professional accomplishments have officer for the third largest district in with them. When I look at New Haven since repeatedly brought her recog- Indiana. She also stayed connected to Promise, I see so much potential in nition, including the 1994 Souders Middlesex, serving as a trustee from what we can do for kids to help Award, an NCAA Silver Anniversary 1988–91 and 1992–2002. support them.” Award in 2007, and Yale’s George Patricia is now the president of

Helena White Fifer ’78 Faculty Member, The Taft School

he youngest of 11 children— actress. “He said, ‘No, I don’t think and the sister of Dan White ’72— you would like to suffer!’” she laughs. The influence of Middlesex THelena White gamely joined the But her comfort with audiences mentors similarly endures. sophomore class in Middlesex’s second —and her sense of humor—likely “Sometimes when I’m with year of coeducation. “I think having contributed to her being elected the nine older brothers made it a lot eas- School’s first female valedictorian. “I’m my own students,” Helena says, ier!” she says of her pioneer experience. sure they were thinking, ‘Let Helena do “I remember the kindness and “I thought, ‘What’s the big deal? We’re it; she can handle it,’” she guesses. “But patience that Hugh Fortmiller going to feel like the minority because I was terrified. Who could I ask to help we are 60 girls.’ I was used to being me? I asked [English teacher] Kit had with me.” around boys, loved the attention we Cohane ’59, and he gave me feedback: got, and the other girls were all great. ‘What do you want to say, Helena?’ and They are still some of my best buddies.” ‘You can’t say that.’ I was full of clichés, At ease on stage as well, Helena and he wouldn’t let me get away with video at New York University. She took part in many Middlesex produc- anything.” worked for several film and television tions and once asked Theatre Director Acting remained part of Helena’s production companies, while also per- Hugh Fortmiller if she should be an life, and she earned a degree in theater/ forming with the avant-garde theater

18 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 Better known for riding a unicycle, Helena White Fifer ’78 opted for two wheels in this 1975 image (left). Last year, while on sabbatical with her husband Bruce, she met up with many Middlesex friends, including Elizabeth Doyle Dick ’78, shown here with Helena in Paris. company of John Jesurun (a 1996 comedy and improvisation, and public been at Taft,” she notes, “and I am MacArthur Fellow) at various off- speaking. proud that an astounding number of off-Broadway theaters and at theater Though she would not have my students go on to do improv in festivals abroad. While teaching at a predicted this boarding school career, college, and beyond.” summer chamber music and children’s Helena allows, “I used to look at the Teaching public speaking is equally theater festival, Helena met her hus- families at Middlesex and think, ‘That’s rewarding—but in a different way. “Often band, Bruce Fifer, and worked along- such a great life,’ which is probably students will sign up for the class be- side him at St. John the Divine, where why I had it in the back of my head.” cause their parents suggest it, or ‘because he was head of productions and then The influence of Middlesex mentors it doesn’t feel like an art, and I don’t music director. Together, they produced similarly endures. “Sometimes when really like art,’” Helena says. “And through many of the cathedral’s major events. I’m with my own students,” she says, the class, they learn how to tell their Ready for a change of scene in “I remember the kindness and patience own stories and to see the value and 1996, the Fifers joined the faculty at the that Hugh had with me.” the effect of entertaining an audience Taft School, where Bruce still leads the In turn, she enjoys seeing students with a personal story.” arts department and the choral music stretch, learn, and discover their talents. program, and Helena teaches acting, “I have taught improvisation since I’ve

Wanjiku Barrington Walcott ’87 Deputy General Counsel, PayPal

s an alumna, trustee, and parent For Wanji, Middlesex was—and three times. In retrospect, she has of a graduate, Wanji Barrington remains—“a safe place to be yourself, to come to appreciate Middlesex as a place AWalcott has frequently thought test and learn, to try and fail, to try and where, she observes, “You get a taste about the student experience at Mid- succeed.” She enjoyed sampling Latin, of something, and maybe it doesn’t dlesex. In her own case, having come thanks to a one-year requirement still become a passion then, but you come from a small, all-girls’ school, she in effect back then, and, “in the spirit back to it later.” remembers being happy to join a larger, of trying something new,” ran cross- Philosophy piqued Wanji’s interest, more diverse community—and not country as a freshman. Though neither however, after a senior English elective being focused on assessing how com- experience took hold at the time, Wanji with John Price, and it became her major fortably coeducational the School became a dedicated runner as an adult, at Howard University. After earning seemed in 1983. completing the New York Marathon both her B.A. and J.D. there, she served

MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 19 “Being entrusted with providing strategic direction for the School is an In her senior honor,” she affirms. “I really care about fall (left), Wanji the School, and it’s a privilege to be able Barrington Walcott ’87 and friends to serve in that capacity and be more went as cats to the visible. I think it can inspire people. Halloween Dinner If a female board member or African- —and ended up American board member had gotten in on the cover of the Fall 1986 Bulletin. front of me as a student, it would have been inspirational and impactful.” At the forefront of another change wrought by coeducation, Wanji and her daughter Atiya ’12 are among the first few mothers and daughters to share as associate counsel at Lockheed York Cornerstone Award and the City Middlesex alumnae status (along with Martin IMS Corporation and then Bar Justice Center Award for superior Betsy Lawrence ’78 and Hadley Brooke practiced law at Pillsbury Winthrop pro bono legal work for not-for-profit ’12; Lise Strickler ’78 and Nell Gallogly Shaw Pittman LLP (formerly Shaw corporations. She is excited to be launch- ’14; and Laura Darby McNally ’80 and Pittman LLP). In 2002, Wanji joined ing PayPal’s global pro bono program Alyssa McNally ’16). “We were told we American Express, becoming their in nine countries. “I like to help people are the only mother-daughter varsity managing counsel in the general coun- who are very passionate within their captains in Middlesex history so far!” sel’s office. Last fall, a new opportunity communities,” Wanji explains. “When Wanji says of their basketball legacy. beckoned, and she is now the deputy there are people who really care about And though 25 years separate their general counsel at PayPal. an issue, I want to help them to be as student days at the School, she can With a strong commitment to sup- successful as possible.” attest, “We have talked about how porting the community, Wanji cofounded Middlesex has also benefited from our experiences were so different but American Express’ pro bono program, Wanji’s care and expertise, as she so similar.” receiving the Lawyer’s Alliance of New has served on the Board for 14 years.

Sarah Leary ’88 “Sophomore year was the first time ing lacrosse. She said, ‘We’re going to Cofounder, Nextdoor.com I picked up a lacrosse stick,” Sarah teach you the game.’ I was proud to be relates. “I give Tracy credit for reaching part of that talented team, and it raised out and asking me to think about play- my sights to what was possible. In college, “ f you had asked me in 1984, ‘How long has Middlesex been coed?’ I Iwould have had to look that up,” Sarah Leary admits, thinking back to the School she knew as a student. “From the minute I stepped on campus, it felt like a holistic community where boys and girls were treated equally.” Moreover, she adds, “Being at a place where sports mattered to every- one was a big plus.” An outstanding, tri-varsity athlete who was inducted into Middlesex’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003, Sarah went on to play varsity lacrosse as a Harvard undergraduate— a turn of events she attributes to one most influential coach: Tracy Swecker Lessons in preparation, persistence, and teambuilding from her days as a tri-varsity Middlesex Jaeger ’79. athlete (left) have since served Sarah Leary ’88 well in her career founding Internet companies.

20 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 she remembers, “and Paul Roeder, the over 100,000 neighborhoods across the “I remember going to the head of computer science, encouraged country (60% of U.S. neighborhoods), 1990 National Championship me to stick with it for the next semester. Nextdoor is currently being launched He also enticed me to take AP Com- globally. Weekend for women’s lacrosse, puter Science the following year. That “We have seen that stronger neigh- and there were seven former experience was pivotal for my future borhood communities have universal Middlesex players competing career.” appeal,” Sarah affirms. “Nextdoor makes Though computer science did not it easier to break the ice with neighbors for collegiate teams—that’s become her college major, Sarah notes, and start a conversation. Community exceptional and a testament “I had discovered the power of soft- is so ingrained in me—it’s part of what to the teams Tracy Swecker ’79 ware. I decided to study economics first drew me to Middlesex and has and took a couple of classes focused on helped to keep me involved since developed.” economics and technology. It was clear graduation.” to me then that there was something A Middlesex trustee for 16 years, I remember going to the 1990 National interesting happening in technology.” Sarah started her first term in 1999. “At Championship Weekend for women’s An internship with Microsoft the time, I looked at it as an amazing lacrosse (which Sarah’s team won that subsequently led to her working there opportunity to be connected to the year), and there were seven former after college. Following her graduation School, to give back, and to learn from Middlesex players competing for their from Harvard Business School, Sarah so many experienced and dedicated collegiate teams—that’s exceptional and moved into the realm of Internet alumni leaders,” she reflects. “I’m a testament to the teams Tracy devel- startup ventures. Since the late 1990s, proud to see the School extend and oped. She showed me how to bring she has been involved with the building raise the bar in terms of excellence, out the best in people.” of three Silicon Valley consumer while keeping the magic of the Middle- The academic encouragement Internet companies. Most recently, she sex community alive. It’s an honor to Sarah received at Middlesex also pro- cofounded Nextdoor (www.nextdoor. stay involved—plus, my mom likes it duced long-term results. “I took a com- com), the private social network for because I have to come back to New puter science elective sophomore year,” neighborhoods. Already adopted by England three times a year!”

Anna Culp ’92 Executive Vice President, Imagine Entertainment

hile some alumni can her wing and introduced me to every undoubtedly trace the roots crew member—and that led me to ask- “I always had deep love for the of their careers to specific W ing every person millions of questions.” movies. . . . Bridget Saltonstall influences at Middlesex, few can match In a way, this mirrored the rest of the happenstance that shaped the jour- Anna’s experience at Middlesex; she introduced me to Lisa, the ney of Anna Culp. “I got this amazing was always encouraged to be interested location manager, who took me education at Middlesex,” she notes, and inquisitive. By that time, the School under her wing and introduced “but I got a career from this movie had been coeducational for Anna’s that happened to come into town!” entire life, and from her perspective, me to every crew member—and The movie was School Ties, por- “Middlesex was a very embracing that led me to asking every tions of which were filmed on campus community for girls, in the best way person millions of questions.” during Anna’s senior year. “I always had possible,” she says. “I felt incredibly deep love for the movies,” she recalls. supported.” “Maybe I was in a play or two, but I just Along with her passion for movies, wasn’t an actress and didn’t know how Anna was drawn to art history, thanks you got into Hollywood without being to Malcolm Russell’s tutelage. “From an actress. [Middlesex Liaison] Bridget the first class with him,” she reflects, Saltonstall introduced me to Lisa, the “I was amazed by it—that I could sit in location manager, who took me under front of a painting, observe it, and

MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 21 Seen peeking at the camera in this 1991 School Ties autograph session with lead actor Brendan Fraser, Anna Culp ’92 has gone on to work on many major motion pictures during her nearly two decades with Imagine Entertainment, where she serves as executive vice president. learn about the life behind it. It married she was promoted to executive vice times in rather ususual ways. As a many different ways of learning and president. student, for example, she would say made me look at the world differently. Some of the films Anna has worked that her dream job was being curator These were the earliest signs of my on include A Beautiful Mind, 8 Mile, of the Louvre Museum. “Shooting the wanting to be a storyteller.” Cinderella Man, The Da Vinci Code, and first scene in The Da Vinci Code,” Moving on to the University of J. Edgar. Among other projects, she Anna recounts, “I found myself in Richmond, she stayed in touch with executive produced Inferno, directed by the Louvre, looking at a wax figure the School Ties location manager, Ron Howard and to be released in of a dead curator. I thought, ‘Wow! who hired Anna as her assistant every October; the documentary Prophet’s Amazing what you put out there… summer. Not long after her college Prey, directed by Amy Berg; and Uni- and what comes back!’” graduation, Anna joined Imagine versal’s Get On Up, directed by Tate Typically, however, those remind- Entertainment as the assistant to Taylor. She co-produced Katy Perry: ers are not so bizarre. “To be able to producer Brian Grazer. Over the Part of Me 3D for Paramount Insurge dream big was a huge part of my expe- past 18 years, she has served as story and was an associate producer on rience,” Anna says, “and I attribute that editor, creative executive, director Angels and Demons for Sony Pictures. to Middlesex.” of development, vice president, and Immersed in her work, Anna is senior vice president; just last August, often reminded of Middlesex—some-

Cinda Scott ’95 Center Director, The School for Field Studies

ell acquainted with the “My love for science certainly increased support—particularly with working out School because of her as I made my way through Middlesex. math problems—while Hugh Fortmiller Wbrother, Robert ’89, Cinda I loved making candy canes with Mr. helped improve her writing. In short, Scott ’95 attests, “I already knew that Goldberg in chemistry, and I especially Cinda reflects, “Middlesex taught me Middlesex was the place for me.” loved asking Mr. Stewart thousands of how to love to learn and is responsible She had also already discovered questions in AP biology.” Her advisor, for providing me with a foundation a passion for science, though she adds, Brad Kingman, was a source of great for learning.”

22 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 Back then, Cinda could not have learned that among the doctoral predicted where that preparation would “There is no doubt that this degrees awarded in 2009, only 252 lead. Initially, at Middlebury College, job is what many would call a (3.4%) of those in biological sciences she thought she would be a veterinarian were awarded to African-American —until an internship working with dream job,” Cinda confirms. “It students, along with only 6 (0.8%) in large animals convinced her otherwise. combines my love of the ocean, earth, atmospheric, and ocean sciences. Majoring in biology and environmental my passion for teaching and Her desire to help others attain studies, she studied abroad in Costa higher degrees in the sciences led Rica in a tropical marine biology pro- developing curriculum, and the Cinda to the New York City College gram and spent a summer working at challenge of leading—all in one of Technology, where she enjoyed the Mount Desert Island Biological job. Living and working with teaching biology for four years. Yet, Laboratory in Maine, where she became once again, she found herself day- fascinated with molecular biology and young people here in Panamá dreaming about Costa Rica. Searching research. But having turned her focus also makes me think of when for the right opportunity, she found to human medicine, Cinda finished I was a student at Middlesex, The School for Field Studies and is her degree and then completed a pre- which is every day! now the center director for its Panamá medical post-bac program at Columbia program, teaching undergraduates University. about tropical island biodiversity in Ultimately, she did not have an the fragile ecosystem of Bocas del Toro. affinity for hospitals and the healthcare Ph.D. in marine biology and fisheries, “There is no doubt that this job industry. She was feeling quite lost pro- with a concentration in molecular is what many would call a dream job,” fessionally when, “My memories of evolutionary genomics. “Fish are our Cinda confirms. “It combines my love studying in Costa Rica and my experi- oldest vertebrate ancestors, and humans of the ocean, my passion for teaching ence in Maine came flooding in,” she and fish have a lot of genes in common,” and developing curriculum, and the recalls, “and I knew that a career in she notes. Teasing out the extent to challenge of leading—all in one job. the marine world was going to have which genes are inherited—and how Living and working with young people to be part of my future.” their expression may be affected by here in Panamá also makes me think At the University of Miami’s environmental factors—became her of when I was a student at Middlesex, Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmo- specialty. And just how special her own which is every day! M spheric Science, Cinda earned her Ph.D. was became apparent when she

Beginning her Middlesex career as boarder from nearby Lexington (left), Cinda Scott ’95 now lives and works amid tropical islands over 2000 miles away; in Bocas del Toro, Panamá, she teaches college students about the delicate ecosystem there.

MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 23 In the HOME stretch

With just months to go before the closing date of December 31, 2016, Mx2: The Campaign for Middlesex continues to gain support, thanks to committed alumni, parents, and friends who believe in the mission and excellence of Middlesex School. Last fall, as reported in the Bulletin, the campaign’s goals for residential life had been fully realized; now, the same can be said for its fundraising objectives in the realm of the arts.

A rendering of the renovated Theatre Arts 24 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 Center and the Bancroft Courtyard. Landry House nears completion, to be ready for students this September.

hinking back to the earliest discus- dormitory—Landry House, named in sions about Mx2, Head of School honor of the late C. Kevin Landry ’62—is Kathy Giles clearly remembers the already well underway, adding three more vision and encouragement of three faculty apartments and allowing the student ofT the School’s strongest advocates: Victor population to shift toward a higher percent- “The Bass Challenge Atkins ’63, a former trustee, and Bob and age of boarders. is an example of Anne Bass, parents of Chris ’93 and long- With the campaign’s residential life serving vice presidents of the Middlesex needs fully met through the Residential Life extraordinarily Board. As Kathy recalls, “Victor’s vision Challenge powered by Victor’s leadership, principled support for Middlesex has always been about foun- attention has focused on the School’s ambi- for the present and dational strength for our students’ building tions for the arts, financial aid, and faculty worthy lives. Anne’s directive was: We need compensation. Today, thanks to a major gift future of the School,” to do the best we can do for our students. from Anne and Bob Bass, and to the chal- affirms Head of And Bob’s directive was: Think big—create lenge they established with part of their gift, School Kathy Giles. the transformative experience.” the Mx2 goals for improving the School’s Years later, Kathy reflects, “Those arts facilities have also been attained. ideals—provide the starting point, do the best for our students, and transform their The Bass Challenge: Complete experience—have powered this campaign.” In making their $25 million pledge toward And the results, which continue to accu- the complete renovation of the School’s mulate, have been remarkable. Just within the facilities for the arts, Anne and Bob—serving area of residential life, for example, the last as honorary campaign co-chairs, along with three dormitories slated for renovation have Victoria and Victor Atkins ’63—wished to now been updated, and each has been given encourage others to join them in their com- a new common room. A village of five new mitment to Middlesex. The Bass Family faculty homes has been built across from Challenge to Benefit the Arts was therefore the School’s main entrance, and a new established, offering to match half of any

MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 25 contribution to the School’s arts initiatives, recital hall, fashioned from the defunct up to a total of $5 million. boiler room. “The Bass Challenge is an example of For the School’s comprehensive theatre “I hope the gallery will extraordinarily principled support for the renovation, the Bass Challenge has helped present and future of the School,” affirms secure the $3 million naming rights for a be a showcase of ideas, Kathy. “The number of gifts that have been bright, new main stage and ensured that where students will made through it has been just what Bob and numerous other important elements targeted express their creativity Anne had hoped for—that their leadership by donors will be fully funded. From a bona would encourage other people to stretch. fide greenroom, underwritten by the Kreitler in art, photography, And people have stretched.” family, to a brand new mindfulness studio— design, or any other The resulting contributions will benefit a collaborative gift made by a few classmates medium that can be all creative endeavors at Middlesex. Several —nearly every feature of the refurbished presented.” have been directed toward a resourceful building has been augmented by the Bass plan for the music department that is steadily Challenge. —Hiroshi Ishibashi ’66 being accomplished. In 2012, when the School Similarly, donations toward relocated, converted its heating system from oil to expanded visual arts facilities were further natural gas, an alumna’s lead gift kick-started enlarged by the Bass Challenge. Current the transformation of the old Facilities and parents Ami and Will Danoff were pleased Operations Building into Middlesex’s first to have their significant gift to the visual home for music. Since then, the Bass Chal- arts amplified through the challenge, as lenge has enhanced donations toward just was Trustee Mary Lou Boutwell (widow about everything within the emerging Music of Stephen Boutwell ’73), when she and and Campus Center: classrooms and practice her sons, Rob ’02 and Charlie ’06, chose to rooms; a piano studio and a large rehearsal name the art history classroom in memory space; a lovely outdoor terrace; and a 150-seat of Steve.

26 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 A new balcony will increase the seating capacity in the renovated theatre.

Celebrating Creativity and Camaraderie the space ideal for spending a few minutes Most recently, some of the last available Bass of the day away from homework and assign- Challenge dollars fortified a substantial gift ments, immersing themselves in the world from Hiroshi Ishibashi ’66. On the occasion of creativity.” of his 50th reunion this spring, Hiroshi Appropriately, Hiroshi’s classmates wanted to show his appreciation not only for have decided that their 50th reunion gift will Middlesex but also for his classmates, whose complement his thoughtful act. “Hiroshi has friendship, encouragement, and care have provided an opportunity to bring our class “For making these made a lasting impression on him. Born into together,” says Trustee Emeritus Pete Olney creative opportunities a family whose impressive legacy includes ’66, “and we have settled on creating an the founding of two art museums in Japan, endowment to support the utilization of possible,” notes Hiroshi chose to express his gratitude the gallery and to help bring in exhibitions.” Development Director through a familiar venue. Remembering Hiroshi as an exceptional Heather Parker, The Ishibashi Gallery will therefore photographer and designer in their student be the new exhibit space inside the School’s days, Pete elaborates, “I think the arts were “we must credit renovated theatre building. “Creativity is one something that unified our class. We had Anne and Bob Bass, of the driving forces in the advancement of great teachers—Hugh Fortmiller in the as well as all those our culture, society, and civilization,” Hiroshi theatre, Loring Coleman ’38 in the visual reflects. “When completed, I hope the gallery arts, and Tom Vennum in music—and they who responded to the will be a showcase of ideas, where students were a real troika of talent and inspiration call for improving the will express their creativity in art, photography, for our class.” School’s arts facilities.” design, or any other medium that can be pre- In reimagined studios and revitalized sented. I think this gallery will add another performance spaces, generations of Middle- excellent facility to the already beautiful sex students will likewise have their own Middlesex campus, and the students will find memorable and meaningful experiences in

MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 27 the arts with talented mentors and class- in the Music and Campus Center, they are mates. “For making these creative opportuni- now backing a $1.75 million Faculty Chal- ties possible,” notes Development Director lenge that will match 1:1 all gifts and pledges Heather Parker, “we must credit Anne and of at least $25,000 that are directed toward Bob Bass, as well as all those who responded faculty compensation. In reimagined studios to the call for improving the School’s arts “Our children, Amelia ’17 and Andrew and revitalized facilities.” ’19, have flourished at Middlesex. The dedi- cation of the faculty and their joy in teaching performance spaces, A Matching Challenge for Faculty continue to impress us,” explains Will, who generations of At regular intervals throughout Mx2, match- joined the Middlesex Board last year. “We Middlesex students ing challenges have clearly inspired members hope this matching challenge inspires of the Middlesex community to show their others to participate.” will likewise have support of the School. In addition to the Bass Notably, the Danoffs have enhanced their own memorable Family Challenge to Benefit the Arts, three faculty compensation in still another special and meaningful earlier efforts sponsored by Honorary Cam- way, creating the Kathleen Carroll Giles experiences in the arts paign Co-Chair Victor Atkins—targeting Chair in the Humanities, in honor of Middle- financial aid, faculty compensation, and resi- sex’s fifth head of school. “Visionaries like with talented mentors dential life—helped to sustain the campaign’s Kathy elevate the whole community,” Will and classmates. momentum along the way and achieved real affirms. “Under Kathy’s stewardship, Middle- progress in campus improvements and sex is renewing and expanding its art, music, endowment growth. and theater programs and facilities. We are In these final months of Mx2, as the so blessed to have an outstanding leader like School seeks to raise $5 million for faculty Kathy Giles and are thrilled we can recognize compensation, Ami and Will Danoff are all that Kathy and her team are doing once again stepping forward to lend their for the Middlesex community.” assistance. Having already given generously The new endowed chair will help provide to the visual arts, and funded the recital hall for the salary of a member of the faculty

Currently a work in progress, the School’s old steam plant is gradually becoming the new Music and Campus Center.

28 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 teaching English, languages, or the arts. In order to make Middlesex affordable Spacious, light-filled studios As Ami stresses, “Will and I feel strongly that for the most deserving, qualified students— will be housed in the Danoff Center for the Visual Arts. the arts and humanities are critical to educate and to attract and retain the most dynamic, citizens and future leaders. It is crucial for engaging faculty members—the School must our children to gain the perspective, imagina- strengthen the remaining two pillars of Mx2. tion, and powers of expression which engage- “With Victor Atkins’ support and ment in the humanities will develop.” encouragement—and I mean encouragement The chance to double a sizeable gift in for the entire community—we started this the interest of recognizing and rewarding campaign focusing on financial aid and Middlesex teachers is a powerful incentive faculty support,” says Kathy. “Victor has been “It is crucial for indeed. “Thanks to the Danoffs,” acknowl- a champion of people and ideas, as well as edges Director of Advancement George a visionary for the campus itself, and his two our children to gain Noble, “we are well on our way to fully challenges (for financial aid and faculty sup- the perspective, funding another pillar of the campaign, port) were the roots of Mx2. It’s great that we imagination, and one that will competitively compensate the are finishing there, in the meantime having powers of expression multitalented adults who give so much of done a lot of the work on the physical cam- themselves every day to Middlesex students.” pus that readies it for the next century. But which engagement in supporting the people has always been the the humanities will People Priority priority of our friends and family, and while develop.” As Landry House nears completion, the our endowment is not huge compared to Music and Campus Center emerges from the some of our peer schools, it is dramatically —Amy Danoff old central steam plant, and arts renovation invested in people. That is the way it should plans are finalized, it is evident that Mx2: be, and added support to endowment for The Campaign for Middlesex is already financial aid and compensation is going to making a difference on campus, allowing the be the key to being a diverse, compelling, School to address a number of facility issues, and relevant school going forward.” both recent and long-standing. But as Kathy Based on their track record, Middlesex Giles points out, the people who comprise the alumni, parents, and friends will make that school community are the heart of the matter. happen. M

MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 29 Upcoming Middlesex Events

Boston Young Alumni Reception Old Guard NYC Luncheon Boston Parent and July 21, 2016 October 7, 2016 Alumni Reception Tia’s on the Waterfront Yale Club of New York City November 17, 2016 Hosted by Tom Synnott ’54 Hyannisport Reception NYC and Boston July 28, 2016 London Reception Holiday Receptions Hosted by Margot and November 3, 2016 December 2016 Ted Mehm ’83 P’14’17 Hosted by Carina and Philip Hirschler ’73 NYC and Boston Career Panels Little Compton Reception January 2017 August 2, 2016 Hosted by Sean and Gala Benefit and Auction Stacy Mullaney P’17’19 April 7, 2017 Four Seasons Hotel Boston Martha’s Vineyard Reception August 4, 2016 Alumni Weekend Hosted by Ben and Friday & Saturday Janet Howe P’14’17 June 9–10, 2017 Please note that Alumni Weekend has been moved from May to June, so Nantucket Reception that it can be combined with the Mx2 August 11, 2016 Capital Campaign Celebration.

Bradford S. Kingman Memorial Mx2 Capital Golf Tournament Campaign Celebration September 26, 2016 Saturday Concord Country Club June 10, 2017

Updated details on these and other upcoming events can be found on the website: www.mxschool.edu/alumni

We love to accommodate our well-traveled alumni, so if you find yourself near one of our events and you’d like to attend, consider yourself invited! Just call the Alumni Office at 978-369-5110, let us know if you’ll be coming alone or with a guest, and we will provide you with additional details.

30 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 In Memoriam

to New Bern, NC—but remained William T. Carleton ’31 a die-hard Red Sox fan. Donald M. Lambert ’41 Predeceased by his son William Talbot Carleton passed Charles, Bill is survived by three Donald Malcolm Lambert away on December 31, 2015. sons, William, John, and Curtis; passed away peacefully The son of Josephine Talbot eight grandchildren; and 11 great- at his home in Vero Beach, and William Salter Carleton, Bill grandchildren. A cousin, the late FL, on February 6, 2016. was born on December 3, 1912, Arthur G. Mitton, Jr. ’35, was in Newton Center, MA. The state’s also a Middlesex alumnus. Don was born on Novem- youngest Eagle Boy Scout, he ber 13, 1923, in Arlington earned a B.S. in chemistry at MA, grew up in Bloomfield, Williams College after receiving David W. Garland ’46 NJ, and moved to Akron, his Middlesex diploma. Bill OH, when he was 12. He graduated from Harvard Medical David Wilber Garland died on School in 1939, interned at Memo- November 26, 2015. won one of Middlesex’s rial Hospital (now part of the Born on May 27, 1928, to Flor- prestigious Prize Scholar- University of Massachusetts) in ence and Edward Garland, Dave ships in 1937 and, follow- Worcester, MA, and joined the joined the third class at Middlesex ing graduation, went on to study at Princeton University Navy in July 1941. He married in 1943. After graduation, he went for two years, enlisting in the Army during World War II. Isabel Curtis Baker the follow- on to earn an A.B. in government ing month and joined the newly at Bowdoin College and an LL.B. Don served in the 100th Infantry Division for two years, commissioned Navy hospital ship, at Columbia Law School, subse- earning a Bronze Star, a Combat Infantry Badge, and USS Solace (AH-5), as a physician quently serving in the Army three Battle Stars. in September 1941. Signal Corps from 1953–55. Returning to Akron, he joined his father at the E. P. David was a member of the TheUSS Solace was part of the Lambert Company, a natural rubber importing company fleet that was attacked by the Japa- Massachusetts Bar and had retired nese in Pearl Harbor on December from his career as an estate settle- that, under Don’s leadership, grew to be the largest importer 7, 1941. The hospital ship was not ment specialist with several big of natural rubber in the world. He married Jean Thomas hit but handled injured sailors, Boston banks. A long-time resi- Lambert in 1946, and they raised three children together. many badly burned, from nearby dent of Wellesley, MA, he served Don was active in the Akron community, where he lived ships following the surprise as treasurer of the Wellesley attack. Six months later, the USS Scholarship Foundation, president for 55 years. Solace took part in the battle of of both the Lions and Kiwanis An avid golfer and tennis and ping pong player, Don the Coral Sea, after which Bill left Clubs, and Little League coach also loved music and sang in church choirs, glee clubs, the fleet and was reassigned state- for six years. A member of the barbershop quartets, and, most recently, in the John’s side. In 1945, he returned to the Wellesley Hills Congregational Island Club musical review. He liked to support the Pacific Theater, treating casualties Church, he served as a deacon from island assaults such as and in many other church offices, places that meant the most to him, funding organs for Okinawa. Following the Japanese and sang in the choir for 12 years. two churches and donating a research laboratory to the surrender, many servicemen who In addition to his wife of over University of Arkansas. At Middlesex, where he served had been prisoners in Japan were 60 years, Natalie Smith Garland, two terms as a trustee (1954–57 and 1994–2003), his brought to the 103rd Fleet Hospi- Dave is survived by their sons, generosity made the renovation and expansion of the tal on Guam, where Bill was in Ted, Peter, and Dwight; nine charge of treating the officers. grandchildren; and his sister, School’s Chapel possible. His conversations with these men, Barbara Clinkenbeard. He was Predeceased by one son, William E. Lambert ’66, all of whom were suffering from predeceased by his grandchild Don is survived by his loving wife DeDe; his children and multiple diseases and malnutrition, Chelsea. stepchildren, Tom Lambert, Nancy Lambert Reymann, Bob were memorable. Perkins, Peter Perkins, Middy Perkins, Bill Perkins, and Discharged from the Navy, Bill returned to Harvard Medical Charles A. Stewart III ’53 Jeff Perkins; and seven grandchildren. Don’s family wants School for additional training and to thank and pay a special tribute to Nella, his caregiver then served as a family physician Charles Arthur Stewart III died for the past several years. in Worcester, MA, for 47 years. peacefully at Legacy Memory He and Isabel traveled often, grew Care in Falmouth, MA, on orchids, played bridge, loved to December 10, 2015, with his cook, and read extensively. Golf family by his side. was a passion that he gave up The son of Louise Kidder and at age 98, despite shooting a 40 Charles Arthur Stewart, Jr., Tim on his last nine holes. Following was born on October 16, 1934, in Isabel’s death in 2008, Bill moved Boston, MA, and grew up in

MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 45 Charles C. Lee, Jr. ’46 nearby Weston. After gradu- to Middlesex from the Greenwich ating from Middlesex, he went Country Day School in 1950. On to Brown University, marrying graduating, he earned his under- Charles Carroll Lee, Jr. his childhood sweetheart, Mary graduate degree at Williams College died peacefully on Novem- Howe Jenney, at the end of his and then served in the U.S. Navy ber 5, 2015, surrounded sophomore year. He graduated as an officer for four years. Though by his children, at the from Brown in 1958 and moved Bill began his career in the bank- family home in Prouts to Cherryfield, ME, where he ing industry, eventually his love of worked for the family blueberry sports and animals led him to a Neck, ME. business, A. L. Stewart and Sons. personally fulfilling and successful Born to Eleanor Hurd In 1961, the Stewarts moved to career as owner/breeder of Valley and Charles C. Lee ’19 Yarmouth, ME, and he continued High Stables. (a Middlesex Trustee from working for the family business. Bill is survived by his wife of 55 1939-62) in New York City Tim spent years skiing at years, Judy Sargent Weaver; their Sugarloaf with his family. When three children, Bill Weaver, Lynn on July 11, 1929, Charlie tennis became a passion, he pur- Pebole, and Meg Harvey; nine attended St. Bernard’s chased the Tennis of Maine facility grandchildren; and his sister, Alita School before Middlesex. After graduating, he earned his in Falmouth. Tim aspired to Reed. Fellow Middlesex alumni bachelor’s degree at Yale University and then enlisted in become a member of the AMC in his family included his late Four Thousand Footer Club in brothers, Samuel D. Weaver ’57 the Marine Corps, serving as a captain in Korea. On return- New England and accomplished and E. Whitaker Weaver ’62; his ing, Charlie worked for Bates Manufacturing before joining this feat by the age of 65. When late uncle, Samuel C. Davis ’28; White, Weld & Co. in 1955, from which he retired as vice not climbing, he enjoyed spending and his late cousin, Samuel C. chairman upon the sale of the firm in 1978. From then time in Freedom, NH, looking Davis, Jr. ’55. until 1998, he was a consultant with Wm. Sword & Co. across the lake at the mountains that he loved. In retirement, In retirement, Charlie devoted the majority of his Tim was devoted to volunteering James A. Clark III ’57 time to service on a variety of school boards, community with the Portland Boys and Girls organizations, and numerous affiliations with the Episco- Club, the Yarmouth YMCA, and James Augustus Clark III died pal Church. Appointed to the Middlesex Board in 1967, he Opportunity Farm (Wayfinders on December 30, 2015. served as its president from 1973 to 1980, when he was School). In October 2014, The Jim was born on June 18, 1938, Stewart Center—an adult day in San Francisco to Geraldine and named a trustee emeritus. For many years, Charlie was program for individuals with James Augustus Clark II. A third- the senior warden of the Trinity Parish in New York and dementia—was opened in Tim’s generation Californian, he lived of St. John’s in Bernardsville, NJ, and was a trustee of honor, and this had great meaning on the Peninsula the majority General Theological Seminary in New York City, from to him in his final years of life. of his life, only moving to Santa which he received an honorary doctorate degree in 2001. Tim is survived by his wife of Rosa in 2010. Jim joined the fourth 59 years, Howsie Stewart; his sis- class at Middlesex in 1953; follow- Predeceased by his wife Sally, his brother, Thomas S. ter, Mary Hockmeyer; his brother ing the death of his father, however, Lee ’55, and two sisters, Eleanor L. Congdon and Cynthia Robert K. Stewart; three daugh- he returned to the Bay Area in L. Russell, Charlie is survived by four children, Sally L. ters, Rebecca Andreasson, Polly 1955 to attend a high school near Swift, Diana L. Hammond, Lucy L. LaCasse, and Charles C. Stewart Bradley, and Hillary Stew- home. Jim served proudly in the Lee III ’81; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; art; seven grandchildren; several USMC and will forever be a Marine. nieces and nephews; and his lov- He later worked as a Hillsborough his sister, Mary L. Lambert; and many nieces and nephews, ing caregivers, Claire, Kelly, and police officer, a trucker along the including Melinda Russell Leyden ’77 and Benjamin H. Frankie. Tim’s uncle, Arthur coast of California, and a Burlin- Russell ’68. His uncle, the late James P. Lee, Jr. ’30, and a A. Kidder, Jr. ’36, was also a game police officer, retiring in 1985 grandnephew, Brock Callen ’98, are also Middlesex alumni. Middlesex graduate. as police commander. During his time with the BPD, he attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, William B. Weaver III ’54 VA, and graduated with honors. Jim inspired, taught, and William Bigler Weaver III passed mentored many people; he was on peacefully on February 10, a true leader who was a positive 2016, with his devoted family by influence, both personally and his side. professionally, on all those who Born in New York City, Bill were fortunate to have known grew up in Connecticut and came him. His funny stories, his

46 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 compassion for others, his quirky which culminated in Harvard of friends, who all miss him to continue his career in global humor, and his abiding love for Glee Club alumni trips to Hawaii immensely. banking investments. He had his family will always be remem- and Japan. Peter is survived by his wife recently moved back to the U.S. bered and missed. In addition to his wife, Charlie Amy and their sons, Max and with his wife and son and worked In addition to his wife Joyce, is survived by his brother, Lawrence Chet; and by his father. for Citizens Bank in Concord. Jim is survived by two sons, James Terry, Jr. ’64; two sisters, Julia Dana is survived by his wife, Augustus Clark IV and Robert Terry and Elise Terry Brown; six Elizabeth Eadie Booth ’84, and Clark; his daughter, Geri Anne nieces and nephews, including Robert L. Love ’80 their son Finlay; his father, Dr. Martin; two stepsons, Nathaniel Louisa Terry Garrido ’90 and Dana Booth, and wife Kathleen; and Jason Head; and seven Megan Terry Wallace ’93; and Robert Lippincott Love died on his mother, Jutta J. Tesche de Ruiz, grandchildren. nine grandnieces and grand- March 27, 2015, from a traumatic and husband Carlos; his brothers, nephews. Middlesex alumni in brain injury incurred in April Joseph Alexander Booth, Maceo his family also include his cousins, 2010. Carlos Ruiz Tesche, and Alejandro Charles E. Terry ’57 AB Terry ’73, Matthew R. Terry He was born in Washington, Ruiz Tesche; and several aunts, ’76, Diane Terry Garner ’04, and DC, on July 26, 1961, to Mortimer uncles, and cousins. Charles Eyre Terry died on June 9, the late Peter T. Terry ’45. Crane and Betty Payne Love. Rob- 2015, in Whitewater, WI. ert and his family lived in foreign Born on December 11, 1939, service posts in Switzerland, Christie T. Whitcomb ’84 Charlie was the son of Katharine Peter N. Sims ’79 Afghanistan, India, Vietnam, and “Kay” Johnson Terry and Law- France. He joined the second class Christie Towle Whitcomb died rence “Monk” Terry, Middlesex’s Peter Nelson Sims died on Janu- at Middlesex in 1978 and, after on October 2, 2015, at the Sawtelle second headmaster. After grad- ary 26, 2016, after battling renal graduation, earned his under- Family Hospice House in Read- uating from the Fenn School, cancer for almost three years. graduate degree at the College of ing, MA, after a battle with colon Charlie joined the sixth class The son of Howard and the William and Mary. Robert then cancer. at Middlesex. On earning his late Barbara Ellis Sims, Peter was joined the U.S. Navy and trained The daughter of Nancy Cozier diploma, he continued on to born in Ann Arbor, MI, on March to be a pilot in Pensacola, FL, and and Clark Montie Whitcomb, Harvard, where his deep bass 8, 1961. After graduating from Corpus Christi, TX. He served as Christie was born on July 13, voice—trained by Arthur Motter Middlesex, he completed his B.A. a flight instructor and was a mem- 1966, in Hartford, CT, and grew Lamb—led to a place in the at the University of New Hamp- ber of Squadron VR-22, flying up in West Granby, Boston, and Harvard Glee Club and a lifelong shire and his M.A. in archaeology C-130 aircraft out of Rota, Spain. Nantucket. She attended Renbrook love of choral music. at Columbia University. He spent Following two tours of duty, Rob- School before entering the third Inspired by President Ken- most of his working life in the ert remained in the Naval Reserve class at Middlesex in 1981. After nedy, Charlie was among the first field of book publishing in New and retired after 20 years at the graduating, she majored in French, young pioneers who volunteered York City, Iowa City, and New rank of lieutenant commander. with a minor in art history, at with the Peace Corps, serving Haven. He worked for the Yale In 1996, he joined Federal Express Emory University. Christie worked on the island of Leyte. Learning Alumni Association before as a pilot. at Massachusetts General Hospital Tagalog there led to a master’s retiring in 2013. Predeceased by his father in and the Schepens Eye Research degree in linguistics at Yeshiva Peter did not live as long as 2012, Robert is survived by his Institute and was a board member University, where he met his he wanted, but he had many mother; his brother Charles; and of the Junior League of Boston. bride-to-be, Angel Flemings, happy and meaningful moments. his large extended family. She loved animals, reading, music, one of the first female African One achievement was the sheer humor, beach fires, Nantucket in Americans to attend Cornell. amount of literature he read. He all seasons, and time spent with During this time, Charlie served was also proud of his two sons, Dana A. Booth II ’83 family and friends. as a medic in the U.S. Army whom he treated like adults and Predeceased by her mother, Reserves. A college friend led the talked to about literature, philoso- Dana Andrew Booth II passed Nancy Whitcomb, Christie leaves couple to move to Wisconsin to phy, and music; he loved his wife away on October 24, 2015, at behind her loving father, Clark help develop an encrypted digital Amy and enjoyed finding her fun Emerson Hospital in Concord, Whitcomb; her beloved sister, format for words and pictures— jewelry, always colorful; and, he MA. Julie Whitcomb Quigley; her a project ahead of its time and loved his little dog Hubert. He was Born on April 6, 1965, Dana nephews, Connor and Brady, and eventually rendered obsolete by also a phenomenal chef and an joined the third class at Middlesex niece Eliza; and several aunts, the Internet. Charlie then became enthusiast for food, an avid collec- after graduating from the Fenn uncles, and cousins. a designer and writer of technical tor, an archeologist, and a writer School and went on to earn a communications. After Angel’s whose short stories and haiku B.S. in finance and investments at devastating head injury in 1986, were published in The Folio Club Babson College. After graduation, Charlie became her caregiver. He and Bottle Rockets, respectively. Dana worked in Boston and New developed a passion for cooking, He had a vast and diverse group York, moving to London in 1997 played a bit of golf, and main- tained his passion for singing,

MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 47 Back Story

Connections

The 2015 Alumni For Alex Sachs ’90, the eight years that he working on and attending events with alumni Weekend gave Alex Sachs has enjoyed serving on the Middlesex Alumni not only from my class, and those ahead and (back row, second from Association Board of Directors have centered behind me, but also with a 1953 classmate the left) and his 1990 on connecting the dots among generations of my dad and a 1979 classmate of my sister classmates a chance to of alumni and finding meaningful ways to Kate. That has made it a unique experience, renew connections while engage with them all. one that has highlighted to me the connec- “I enjoy a good challenge,” he reflects, tions we all share as alumni.” celebrating their 25th “and we were tasked with many over the Alex has also appreciated learning more reunion. years.” Together, Alex and his fellow directors about Middlesex’s day-to-day operations— found fun and resourceful ways to make the and how the MxAA’s efforts directly impact MxAA financially self-sustaining, such as the the School, both its current students and Gala Auction and the Kingman Memorial decades of alumni. “Getting regular updates Golf Tournament; to showcase graduates’ on everything from fundraising and endow- diverse careers and increase networking ment to admissions and community outreach opportunities through events like the Alumni to campus planning and construction has Career Panels; and to facilitate connections given me the sense of stepping behind the with alumni on the School’s website and social curtain and catching a glimpse of the inner media platforms. They even turned their atten- workings of Middlesex School from an alter- tion to creating new Middlesex merchandise nate perspective,” he explains. “This really that would be both appealing and practical, connected the dots for me as to why it is from Tervis Tumblers to Vineyard Vines important to continue the relationships we apparel. made as students—as well as for the MxAA Expanding his circle of Middlesex friend- to continue to connect with the new classes ships has been another benefit of Alex’s MxAA of alumni—in order to maintain and preserve involvement. As he relates, “I’ve enjoyed Middlesex School for generations to come.”

48 MIDDLESEX Spring 2016 Help Shape the Future of Middlesex Visit the New Planned Giving section of the School’s Website

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Studio Lab Visiting artist Elizabeth Awalt spent a month in the School’s Wood Gallery, creating an installation based on materials and observations she had gathered during summers spent on a Maine island. The project, which she called “Studio Lab,” gave Middlesex students a unique opportunity to watch an artist’s process unfold, to talk with her as she worked—and to create art right alongside her. Shown above is “Big Blue,” the largest wall installation, which combined cyanotypes, painting, drawing, projection, and found materials.