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Address Service Requested ONEWSLETTER FROMa OAKWOODk FRIENDS SCHOOL • CELEBRATINLG OVER e210 YEARS OaF FRIENDS EveDUCATION IN THE HUDSOsN VALLEY 2019-2020 Fall/Winter School Calendar October 22 Workshare Day October 25 Parents’ Weekend. Reception at Entering its fourth year of production, the the Meeting School’s multi-decade commit- Oakwood solar array has generated over 2.25 ment to sustainable practices. In phase one, Head’s House, 4:00pm A Sustainable Future by Chad Cianfrani, Head of School GWh of energy to date; an equivalent offset this grant will help expand our greenhouse November 6 Breakfast with the Head, 8:30am to the greenhouse gas emissions from over production, increase the number of garden November 14 Middle School Dinner, 5:00pm 340 cars or CO2 emissions from 90 homes plots and variety of plants, support faculty November 15 Parents’ Dinner, 6:00pm annually. Entering into a multi-year purchase professional development, expand our com- agreement, and with no initial cash out- posting program and enrich our curriculum. November 15-16 Fall Production, 7:30pm lay, Oakwood produces and offsets our an- December 8 11th grade College Planning, 1:00pm nual electrical consumption and has secured Multiple small projects and initiatives over December 17 Parents’ Dinner, 6:00pm known electricity costs for the next two de- the last several years have also supported Holiday Concert, 7:00pm cades. Sized to produce over 100% of our Oakwood’s commitment to sustainable prac- annual consumption, Oakwood receives cash tices. Beginning in 2014, oil-burning heating January 10 Winter Reunion rebates for excess production. The produc- systems were converted to higher-efficiency January 25 Wine Dinner & Auction, 6:30pm tion also provides future capacity for new ini- and cleaner natural gas systems. An energy February 28 Parents’ Dinner, 6:00pm tiatives such as an electric vehicle program. audit coupled with several NY State incen- February 28-29 Winter Production, 7:30pm tives allowed for cost-effective replacement Chad Cianfrani at the dedication of the campus Related to electric vehicle usage, Oakwood re- of campus lighting and the installation of solar array ceived grants this spring through the ‘Charge new HVAC control and circulation systems. Visit us at www.oakwoodfriends.org Ready NY’ program. At no cost, we were able Window replacements and several insulation As a young child, I distinctly remember my to receive and install two dual-port stations, upgrades provided further efficiency gains father following me around the house turning one located in front of Main building and and helped keep the dorms toasty warm. lights off. By the age of seven, I could rattle one behind Turner Math and Science Build- 16 SuSummermmer 20172019 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY off utility cost per kWh and the estimated life- ing. Oakwood now has fast, reliable charging The aggregate of these projects, large and small, cycle of the various incandescent bulbs illu- for several community vehicles and capacity have impacted both our carbon footprint and minating our home. Whether it was getting for the addition of an Oakwood electric ve- our annual expense line, yielding over $130,000 produce from a modest home garden, heat- hicles fleet. With running costs less than half in annual utility savings. We may not be fol- Oakwood’s Commencement on June 7, 2019 ing our living room with a wood-burning of traditional gas-powered vehicles, instal- lowing students around turning lights off be- stove, or having the entire house dark except lations of this nature help green the cam- hind them, but we are taking positive steps to- the room currently occupied; there seemed pus while reducing annual fuel expense. wards a cleaner, more sustainable Oakwood. to be an intersection between what is sus- tainable, what is good for the environment, In support of our sustainable gardening ini- and what yields measurable cost savings. tiatives, Oakwood was honored to receive a $50,000 grant this spring from The Meet- Over the past five years Oakwood has under- ing School in New Hampshire. Founded in taken several initiatives focused on environ- 1957 and closed in 2011, The Meeting School mental stewardship. Some of the projects were was a community-based Quaker school locat- small in nature, while others were large in scope ed on a working organic farm. Funds spent and vision. In weighing environmental impact over the next several years will help honor and return-on-investment, we have deployed our finite resources, both human and financial, with an eye towards a more sustainable future.

Thank you! 2018-2019 Annual Fund Exceeds Goal! Front row (l-r): Caitlin Amann; Mitashie (Mishy) Olmo; Mahdia (Hadi) Daqiq; Xinling (Clare) Wang, Xinli (Heidi) Wang; and Denique (Abbie) Tulloch. 2nd row from bottom (l-r): Victoria Allen; Anne Kronenberg; Yicheng (Annice) Liu; Thomas (Sage) Perkins; and Sean (Xiao) Kirchner. See Annual Gifts Report 3rd row from bottom (l-r): Joseph Spence; Eli Pollard; Olivia Castanza-Leasure; Terkala Gray; Katarzyna (Kasia) Tomporowska; Nafisa Rashid; and Vera In center section. Faculty vehicle charging in front of Main Building Pablo Ramos installing the new charging station in (Rosie) Kilby. front of the Main Building 4th row from bottom (l-r): Ye (Joe) Chen; Donglin (Layton) Liu; and Jaymee Cordova. Back row (l-r): Adam Feldman; Zhesen (Jason) Wang; Youyin (Benna) Su; Yifeng (Evan) Qian; and Ian Musumba. 2 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 15 Remembering Mac Simms New Board Member Remembering Jonathan Flaccus ’58 and

Head of School, 1980 to 1988 Dawit Zeleke ’81 Richard Knapp ’58, Acorn Society Members of dogs must have passed to him because he owned Doberman pinschers for years, When Mac served in Korea, his command- Oakwood Friends School mourns the loss flag for the strange and curious, and thereby but as he aged, he was the owner of Dachs- ing officer wrote, "His intelligence, tact, and of two exceptional members of the class of allowed all the rest of us to live in that same hunds. When he died in January, I knew that unusually cooperative attitude have gained 1958, Jonathan Flaccus and Richard Knapp. free space, to indulge our own eccentricities. I would miss him terribly, for he was always for Mr. Simms the respect of the officers Both chose to continue their generous legacy I found that side of him deeply comforting.” capable of making me laugh and smile. And, and men alike." In his academic career, he of support for Oakwood students through memorably, he had the uncanny ability to would similarly have the respect of the stu- the establishment of endowed funds. Jonathan established the Native American make me aspire to his level of scholarship. dents, teachers, members of the Administra- Fund at Oakwood in 2017 inspired by the school’s celebration of Lakota Culture and the tion, parents, and members of the Boards of Jonathan Flaccus ’58 Through a bequest, Dick made a sub- and his wife Marcy activism of Shai Blackbird ’18 from the Rose- Trustees. As a public servant volunteering on stantial contribution to the John Hud- Hermansader were bud Reservation in South Dakota. Jonathan countless committees, Mac always did extra son Knapp’53 Scholarship Fund, estab- long-time residents traced his life-long interest and concern for work to build consensus and get things done. lished in 2000 through his brother’s estate. of Putney, Vermont, the rights of indigenous people to his grand- The Fund will now be called the John H. and more recently mother who put aside clothing to contribute He was a proud liberal who loved politics. At and Richard G. Knapp Scholarship Fund, of East Dummerston. to indigenous people in need. We are grate- The Gunnery, he ran mock political conven- as Dick requested. Oakwood was fortu- Jonathan was the ful to Jonathan for his philanthropic spirit tions every four years. In 1970, he ran for a nate to call him a distinguished alum- son of Violetta Flac- and affection for Oakwood Friends School. nus and wonderful friend of the school. seat in the State Senate in Connecticut. Mac's cus, an artist, and the opponents were adversaries -- not enemies. poet Kimball Flaccus. Dr. Richard Gilbert Raised by his grandparents in rural Pennsyl- Knapp ’58 taught IN MEMORY Mac is survived by his partner in life since 1980, vania, he spent much of his childhood explor- French and general his wife Chase; and the four children of their The Oakwood Friends School community ing the fields and forests around him. He later studies at Mars Hill Marjorie Glenn Thompson ’37 blended family: Jonathan, William, Amanda, stated that these memories were the source College for 31 years. January 25, 2019 mourns the loss of Clark M. Simms, former and Leonardo and their families. Rest in peace, teacher and head of school, who died on for many of his drawings and paintings. Dick’s colleague, Dr. Greg Clemons, Span- Thomas R. Kane ’41 July 12, 2019. Below, Amanda Junquera In his own words: February 16, 2019 Downing ’86 writes about her step-dad. Oakwood Friends School is delighted to During his high school years at Oakwood, ish Professor, wrote Jonathan developed a love of music, par- “Au Revoir Mon Ami” Mac Simms reflected on his appointment as welcome Dawit Zeleke, class of 1981, as Christina Gidynski ’50 Clark M. “Mac” Simms passed away on the newest member of the Board of Man- ticularly jazz, which lasted throughout his for publication in Oakwood’s head of school and his marriage life. He graduated from Haverford Col- the Mars Hill Maga- October 3, 2018 July 12, 2019 in Wells, Maine, from age- to colleague Chase Crosley in 1980: agers. Dawit lives in Chico, California, with related illnesses. He was born on July 27, his wife Corinne Ong, and serves as the lege and later, as a conscientious objector zine. Excerpts follow: Clark B. Hamilton ’50 during the war in Vietnam, he fulfilled his 1931, in Montclair, New Jersey, to William “On a very personal level, I am also aware Senior Advisor for Conservation and Agri- April 7, 2019 Henry Simms of Carmel, California, and culture for the Nature Conservancy. He is alternative service at the Bureau of Neu- Few people knew that Dick was an eminent of the patterns of permanence and change. rology and Psychiatry in Princeton, NJ, scholar on the French writer Voltaire and 18th Margery Mckercher Siedler of Montclair. It was a philosophy of education developed responsible for setting strategic vision and Patricia Feldsine King ’52 fundraising for projects for a conservation where he worked as a research associate. century French literature. In fact, few people June 28, 2018 over 20 years of teaching and administering, knew what a towering intellect and enjoy- Mac spent more than three decades being and a concern to help students individual- region that includes forests in the Sierra Ne- vada, river systems in Northern and Central Already a skilled photographer, he taught able person he was. Dick lived in a beau- Dorothy Kerr Bell ’53 a positive influence in the lives of the stu- ly discover a sense of worth and purpose, January 20, 2019 dents he taught and his many colleagues California, and more than 100,000 acres of himself filmmaking and found employ- tiful home in North Asheville. Inside were that brought me to Oakwood two years ment specializing in medical documen- artwork, ceramics, and beautiful pieces that at three different prep schools: The Gun- ago. At the same time, Chase Crosley ar- agricultural and rangeland properties. Dawit Briana Burns ’53 nery in Washington, Connecticut (1959 - and Cori also own and operate Capay Sat- taries. He worked as director of the film he had collected over the years. In fact, his rived to teach English, drama, and Quaker- department at NYU Medical Center. After home was like a museum: around each cor- February 15, 2017 1978), Oakwood School in Poughkeepsie, suma Mandarins, a certified organic orchard. ism. She and her two children quickly felt moving to San Francisco in 1970, he be- ner was another treasure that was matched New York (1978 - 1990) and the Millbrook Susan Friduss Mulliken ’53 that coming to Oakwood was like coming came the Supervisor of Motion Picture only by the elegant furnishings, carpets, and School in Millbrook, New York (1990 - 1992). home. This past June 22nd, Chase and I mar- In 2015, Dawit opened Alumni Weekend by June 13, 2019 presenting the Dash Davis Gleiter Lecture on Production at the University of California. rugs. I remember sitting on the welcoming ried each other in the Poughkeepsie Meet- front porch in warm weather just laughing Mac loved to teach English, especially Herman Social Justice: The First Time I Saw Snow: An Michael Roloff ’54 ing, in the company of family and friends. Jonathan was a natural traveler. As a col- and talking about anything and everything Melville's Moby Dick. Teaching gave him the Immigrant’s Journey that Began at Oakwood. May 2, 2019 Earlier in June, I enjoyed hearing from Em- lege student, he hitch-hiked to California with Dick. That was the beauty and joy of opportunity to enjoy afternoons either coach- Students and faculty were mesmerized learn- ily Taylor ’23 of earlier Oakwood romanc- every summer and after college he travelled Dick Knapp: he knew so much that I always Jonathan Flaccus ’58 ing, being with family or being outdoors. es and marriages. The other big change in ing about Dawit’s life from childhood in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, immigration to the United for 9 months in Europe and North Africa. considered him a walking encyclopedia. February 20, 2019 my life is, of course, becoming headmaster He hitch-hiked through most of sub-Saha- Mac always wanted to make the big- States and arrival at Oakwood as a freshman of Oakwood. I am still primarily a teacher, ran Africa and later spent a year and a half As a new professor in 1971, Dick stood out Dorothy Haserodt Shaffner ’59 gest possible difference. His personal, on- in 1976. After Oakwood, he earned his B.A. by inclination, and I shall probably remain travelling through Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, because of his non-Southern demeanor. Be- June 25, 2018 going inquiry was discovering whether so. But I am also excited by the challenges in Cultural Anthropology from Friends World College in Huntington, NY. He later gradu- Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand and Australia. ing from New England, Dick was not quite Michael Sarnoff ’62 this was best achieved by teaching Eng- and opportunities of my new job; and sup- sure how to maneuver the Southern way, lish or working in the administration. ported by Chase and by my colleagues and ated from the California Agricultural Lead- February 3, 2019 ership Program and serves on the Dean’s In 1976, he purchased and renovated a Victo- which was at times circuitous and not to friends here, I feel ready to take them on.” rian house on Main Street in Putney. To fur- the point. His stylized use of French and He first became the Assistant Headmaster at Advisory Board of the U.C. Davis College Malinda Greene Boyar ’65 of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. nish his house he went to local auctions and his worldliness was a refreshing element April 10, 2014 The Gunnery in 1963. He returned to teach- found himself enjoying the experience and for the college and for the small town of ing two years later. In 1977, he became The wondered if he could make a living buying Mars Hill; he brought culture to the cam- Cynthia Beal France ’69 Gunnery’s Assistant Headmaster for another Dawit has remained devoted to Oakwood Friends School through the years, support- and selling antiques. Beginning with antique pus and town. Dick’s personality could be February 23, 2017 year. In 1978, Mac moved to the Oakwood furniture and art, and soon expanding into misunderstood; he was ironic, deprecat- ing the annual fund and returning often for School, a Quaker school, to become the photography, antiquarian books and ephem- ing, and very blunt. But the truth was that Betsy Babson ’71 reunion weekends. Recently, on hearing chairman of the English, History and Reli- era, the Unique Antique filled with items he was also funny, quick with a comment March 15, 2019 the news of Mac Simm’s passing, he com- gion departments. In 1980, somewhat reluc- that Jonathan found intrinsically interesting. or opinion, and dedicated to his career of tantly, he became Oakwood’s Headmaster. mented: “I had the privilege of being men- Once the business was established, Jona- teaching. He loved his scholarly pursuits. Clark (Mac) Simms tored by Mac at Oakwood. He lives on in than resumed traveling around the world. July 13, 2019 Ultimately Mac’s decision between being a those he touched. I am heading out today Dick was always quick to laugh. His intel- Head of School, 1980-1988 teacher or administrator came down to his sens- for a hike in the Sierras. I couldn’t think Jonathan will be remembered by many for ligence came through in all he said and did Stephen G. Waters es of integrity, responsibility and duty. Those of a better way to celebrate his life.” his quick wit and wordplay. A friend wrote:” – his humility about his incredible intellect senses had served him well throughout his life. April 6, 2019 Chase and Mac at Alumni Weekend 2014 I will miss his kind but resolutely non-con- was perhaps one of his greatest features. Interim Head 1991-1992 forming spirit. Without apology, he planted a Dick was the son of a veterinarian. That love 14 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 3

Jianhao (Hall) Feng, pictured with classmate Hadis Daqiq at Oakwood’s graduation this year, is cur- OPA – New Co-Clerks Cultural Exchange rently studying at the University of Houston ma- joring in digital media. He is also working on Dear Friends, and Global Goals a STREETWEAR e-commerce brand. Website, As the long summer days pass, we look for- www.cnup.us – Instagram @cnup.us ward to the journey and changes ahead -- a Board member Emmy Gay, mother of new school year, full of exciting opportu- Willow Bennison ’20, and Jim Morgan, nities for our children and families. For us, clerk of New York Yearly Meeting’s African this means a new beginning as well. Chal- Education Committee visited Oakwood lenges are ahead as we embark upon new last winter to meet with students and art roles as Co-Clerks of OPA, the Oakwood teacher Lizzie Meyer about the project, "Yes Parents' Association. It's our responsibil- a Better World is Possible.” The visit was in ity to work as a team to provide opportu- preparation for an event held at Brooklyn nities for parents to come together, get to Amy Cook (Aidan ’22) and Josie Angley (Michael ’21) Friends School on May 11th. Students know one another, and to become involved from Oakwood Friends, Brooklyn Friends, in and support the school community. The during plays, volunteering at and participat- Tanzania Secondary School and students groundwork has been laid out for us in ing in staff-hosted events such as Oaktober- from the Cove in the Bronx explored their recent years and our goal is to strengthen fest in the fall and the Wine Dinner & Auc- personal reactions, artistic statements OPA's foundation, hopefully, creating new tion each January. Without the support of and creative responses to the United friendships and opportunities along the way. parents, none of these activities would be Nations 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Faculty & Friends successful. Simply by being an Oakwood Development. The goals include ending poverty, zero hunger and climate mitigation. Congratulations to Ted Lonczak on his marriage to Masuma “Missy” Islam in June in Baltimore! Pictured Congratulations to Rosemary & Ted Messerschmidt We ask for your support and hope that you parent, you are a member of OPA. We hope with his brothers Will ’06 and Kip ’11. on the birth of their son, Peter Thorstein Messer- will volunteer to assist in any of OPA's many that you will get involved for one -- or many At Oakwood, Emmy and Jim assisted schmidt, born May 28, 2019. endeavors. Each year we host Parent Gath- -- of the opportunities available this year. students in reflecting on what the goals mean to them, and brainstorming ways 2008 2015 erings at local establishments, in the form of they might express the goals through art. Hyun Jung (Rachel) Lee visited with Math and Sci- Congratulations graduates! coffee meet-ups or an evening of dining and This year we're excited to be able to par- ence Chair Lacey Fredericks on a recent visit to drinks. We'll work to offer a variety of oppor- ticipate in a parent workshop on campus on An important component of the project was campus. tunities in hopes that something meets both October 26th entitled "Quakerism and Quak- the cultural exchange with the students your interest and schedule. Every spring we er Education" and hope that you will join in Kisangura, Tanzania, at the Quaker celebrate our staff and thank them for their us! We'll learn about Quaker history, Quak- efforts and support through Staff Apprecia- erism, and hold meaningful conversations supported state primary and secondary tion Week. This event has been a lot of fun, about the values within the Quaker educa- schools. Emmy and Willow traveled to both for parents as well as for staff. We ask tion that connects our children and families. the school in Kisangura during spring parents to drop off food and other good- break to engage the students and teachers ies to energize our staff as they enter finals We look forward to working with you on their expression of the goals and to and the last few weeks of the school year. and welcome your input, as well as in- connect them to the US participants. Our Juniors honor the Seniors by preparing sights from your students. Have a won- Leo Nobiletti pictured with his brother Eli ’11 Senior Gifts each spring and need parents derful year and we'll see you soon! and father Doug at his graduation from Long to drive them around town for supplies. We Best, Island University (LIU) support Oakwood by hosting bake sales Amy Cook & Josie Angley 2010 Caroline Pitner joined her parents who have been living on a boat in Europe on and off for the past Congratulations to Middle School Head Ricci Scott Oakwood Hosts Ukranian Students several years. She sailed on a leg of their journey on her marriage to Saddan Alma Bueno in July. from Valencia to Greece and will join them again when they come back across the Atlantic in the Mike Steinberg, History teacher and coach from coming year! 1983-85 – I loved teaching at Oakwood in the 1980s so much that I’ve decided to return to my teaching roots. After 22 years as legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, I Willow Bennison ’20 in Tanzania Jailin (Linda) Fang pictured with fellow alumna will join the faculty of the University of Michigan Jiahui (Lydia) Li ’15 & Ada Liang ’17 at her Law School in the fall, where I will teach a civil graduation from Indiana University Bloomington rights litigation course and and start a civil rights The two-week visit included trips to New clinic. York City - including a Yankee game, Phan- Hadis Daqiq graduated from Guilford College tom of the Opera, The Museum of Natural as a Bonner Scholar, one of 60 students who History and many cool places in the area: perform more than 24,000 hours of community Walkway Over the Hudson, Vassar College, service through sustained commitments to core Oakwood and Ukranian students at Yankee Game roller skating and bowling. As part of bi- partners in community groups and specific high- ology class we went eeling - that was an 2013 Oak Leaves need neighborhoods. She has since moved to San Summer 2019 Oakwood Friends School hosted a group of end, as they didn't want to leave - I can unforgettable experience, first with lots of Rui (Ray) Gao met up with classmates Yuanyu- Francisco to live with her sister, Sara. She is pic- 14 high school students from the Ukraine say - it was very successful! Working with a screaming! We also ate tons of ice-cream! an (Eunice) Li and Shiman (Silvia) Yu recently tured below with her sisters at Mahdia's gradua- on an educational trip to the United States company that has been offering these pro- in Bangkok and reminisced about their times at tion from Oakwood in May. ELAINE MILES in May. The students attended classes with grams for 17 years, I know for sure what On the way back to the airport, everybody Oakwood together! Director of Development & Alumni Affairs Oakwood students, learning the differenc- is good. And this program was excellent!” was silent, very sad that we were leaving. es in their educational systems and trying Some girls said they are ready to come back JULIE OKONIEWSKI some new and creative learning. Alekom First of all - it's always about people. We if we do this program again. On the 11 hour Associate Director of Development & Tour Director Maiya had this to say about were very fortunate with all the staff at flight home, they discussed all the bright Alumni Affairs their two-week immersion experience: Oakwood: their attitude towards the stu- moments of the trip, and we have so many dents, everybody willing to help, treating of them - all these memories made them very WENDY GIANGRASSO "We just returned from our wonderful Amer- our students like Oakwood students, always excited! So, once again, I would like to say Assistant Director of Development & ican School Immersion Program, organized warm, learning everyone’s name. Special a huge thank you to everybody who made Alumni Affairs by Oakwood Friends School. Seeing how thanks to Grace and Nick of the Admis- our stay at Oakwood Friends School unfor- our kids cried and hugged each other at the sions Office for organizing the activities. gettable and we hope to see you again!" 4 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 13

Lewis Shepard – It has been a busy year. In June 1972 1990 we became grandparents of Nathan Andrew Jody Harrow – Brandon Ross ’73 wearing my de- Congratulations to Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block Sports Center Shepard, who lives in Chicago with our son and signed eyeglass chain in my Interior Designed who was honored by Grinnell College for his ad- By: Charlie Butts, Athletic Director daughter-in-law Sam and Kate. Our older son apartment. Me in background. NYC July ’19. vocacy for human rights and justice. The college Dan lives in LA where he works in tv and film We’re collaborating on rug and tapestry designs presented him with their Alumni Award during Our 2018-19 sports season ended in impres- production.On July 9 we sold our Boston condo together with his musical inspiration. Stand by! their recent alumni weekend. Jason is Washing- sive fashion with the Varsity Softball team and moved to Wellfleet, Massachusetts, where we ton director of Bend The Arc Jewish Action. losing only two games and capturing the have had a home for ten years. Ellen retired last HVAL championship. Since being one of the year, I am still doing art appraisals. There’s a lot founding members of the HVAL in the late of great music in this part of Cape Cod and I hope 1970s, no OFS team has won as many cham- to play more guitar and ukulele than I have in pionships as softball. After last year, we lost the past. I taught a course at the Open University many players to graduation, and we weren’t of Wellfleet on the History of Modern Photogra- sure we’d have enough bodies to field a phy in New England. We plan to travel some team. Fortunately, many volunteers stepped in the next few years when cabin fever strikes, up and the team ended up being a mix of although there is much to do in the off-season on experienced and inexperienced players. the Cape. Here at home my jobs include luggage transport, vehicle maintenance, dog-walking and The season started with an easy 20-1 win over trash removal. 1973 Jason with Keith Bunin '89 HVAL Softball champions celebrating their victory an inexperienced Storm King team, but we Julie Bogle Kratchman – Just got back in May from faced a tougher test in game two on the road 1964 a wonderful trip to Marrakesh and Amsterdam. 1992 game versus a veteran Marvelwood squad. split during the regular season. The game Marthe Turner Damrosch – The 1964 class gath- Love exploring new and old favorite places. We Kelly Gonzalez – I live in Syracuse NY with twin We won this one 13-10 and we were off and was close the whole way and the score ered for the recent alumni day. An added treat also became grandparents again with the birth of daughters Annalya and Isabella. I am an attorney running. Game three was another difficult was tied 5-5 when we came to bat in the was the afternoon party at an alumni's home. It our son and daughter-in-law’s baby Ava Lennon and the deputy director at the Center for Com- road test against perennial power Pough- bottom of the 6th. Our first batter was 8th was fun! Wonder what's in store for next year? in April. munity Alternatives, a nonprofit with a mission to keepsie Day. We won this one 24-12 behind grader Clara Young and she responded with promote reintegrative justice and a reduced reli- the hitting of junior Diamond Tulloch and se- a single to left. We then benefitted from 1966 1974 ance on incarceration through advocacy, services nior co-captain Caitlin Amann. Diamond had walks and PDS errors to score three runs to Tina Mills Schenk – Still alive and kicking. Living Jeff Fitts retired April 2018 after 37 years at Ko- and public policy development in pursuit of civil two big hits and drove in four runs. Cait- take the lead. PDS could not score in the in Wilmington, NC with husband Martin Coady dak. He now is serving as the Clerk of Rochester and human rights. I owe my career path directly lin doubled, smashed her first career home 7th so we won the championship with our and two doggies. Still grateful to Oakwood for Friends Meeting and the #2 caregiver for his 95 to the influence of the wonderful community run, and drove in five runs. We then won 8-5 win! Other key hitters in this game were the broadening experiences, for the love of learn- year old father. at Oakwood. Many will remember my mother, 4 of our next 5, before narrowly losing a Diamond with two hits and junior Stefanie ing, and for the feeling of community. Still trying Maria Gonzalez, a fixture at our basketball and close game at home to PDS. In the last game Quintanilla with a double and a single. The to do my small part in making the world a better 1975 softball games. She also lives in Syracuse and is of the regular season at home versus Dar- big story though was our pitcher Caitlin. place....one day at a time...and into my "old age". Liza Ehle – Recently retired from 35 years in land- training for her 3rd degree black belt at age 73! row, we needed a win in order to capture She stuck out 18 PDS batters in 7 innings! scaping with employees taking over my company the #1 seed and home advantage throughout 1967 and continuing the path I started. Love that! Now 1993 the playoffs. This game was tight the whole As you might have guessed, Caitlin throws Chris Herrick – I greatly enjoyed my February consulting and teaching continuing education in Sarah Braun Hamilton – I live in the Green Moun- way, but we scored three runs in the bottom the ball hard. She recorded 128 strike outs 2019 trip east to the Washington, DC area, where my field on a part time basis so we can travel, tains of Central Vermont, where I work as an ed- of the fifth to get some breathing room. In in 59 innings of pitching. Credit also has I was able to visit with former classmates Janet enjoy our 3 grandkids and just breathe! We built ucator with migratory farmworkers from Mexico this inning, junior Amara Diegel opened with to go to Victoria, who has to catch Caitlin’s Tenney, Lydia Micheaux Marshall and Phil Rich- a beautiful home in Bandon, OR on six acres and and Central America. I married my college pal a key walk and she was promptly driven heaters. Caitlin also led the team in most mond, and also with former teacher Bob Hidell. give thanks daily for our bliss, abundance and Michael Hamilton in 2002, and we have a six- home by a triple by Caitlin. Caitlin was then offensive categories, followed closely by These Oakwood friendships have lasted over fifty health. Life is good! year-old son, Zeke. We also live with two cats, six driven in by a single by junior Anh Ho. Dar- Diamond. Overall, we outscored our oppo- Victoria Allen ’19 years now and are very dear to me. chickens, and several hives of honeybees. I am row fought back to close within one going nents 149-78 and had a final record of 9-2. 1977 grateful to Oakwood for helping me learn how to to the last inning. With one out and a run- In addition to those already mentioned, we Congratulations to Phil Richmond on receiving Hugh Kallen – Three years after closing our be part of a community and listen deeply. ner on third, there was a pop fly caught by had returning junior Sophia Lin play a strong his Master’s degree in May from St. John’s College church in Muskegon Michigan, my wife Kathleen Diamond at first and the Darrow runner on second base. Junior Lareina Zhang was new Class of 2019 in Annapolis, MD. and I moved to Grand Rapids. Our Kallen Web 1998 third tagged up and tried to score. Diamond to the game, but quickly earned a starting Design business continues to prosper. We are Noah Zerkin got married and is living in China fired the ball to our catcher, senior-co-cap- role due to her improved hitting. Freshman at College: 1968 able to spend 3-5 months working from Florida where he works in robotics. tain Victoria Allen, who tagged out the slid- Bianca Conte had a rifle for an arm and de- Sara Simkowitz – I so enjoyed my reunion. It was each year to escape the bitter Michigan Winters. I ing Darrow runner for a game ending dou- livered some key hits. When we were short Bennington College as if 50 years vanished and I was 17 again – ex- turned 60 this year (like many of my classmates), 2003 Michael Holdsworth – I have been living in Cen- ble play. We cliched first with this 7-6 win! players at the beginning of the year, senior Binghamton University cept my 33 year old son was with me. Very spe- which means it’s been well over 40 years since twin sisters joined and tral Florida since 2007 after receiving my BS from Heidi and Clare Wang Clark University cial time with loving, good friends. All is well in graduation from Oakwood. I’m very happy to their contributions were welcome. Middle MT – all welcome always. SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry. I later Connecticut College be able to keep in touch with my classmates Scoolers Maya Kuenster and Hallman Ke- via Facebook; there was nothing like that in the went on to get my MS from UCF. I have been arney improved throughout and earned Dutchess Community College 1969 1970’s! married to my wife, Jen, for over 9 years and we some significant playing time. I’d also like Eckerd College Adam Starr – Judy and I greatly enjoyed reunion have one daughter, Magnolia "Maggie", who is 3. to give a shout out to our excellent team Inter American University of Puerto Rico weekend and reconnecting with schoolmates. 1980 I have been involved with environmental permit- managers Cyril Uebbing and Luca Otte. New York University Oakwood looked beautiful and well tended. Got Susanrachel Balber Condon – I am both thrilled ting most of my professional career and currently work at Duke Energy. They kept everything running smoothly. Pace University, New York City a strong impression that the school is in the best and exhausted to announce the completion of Pennsylvania State University shape it has been in many years. Head of School my doctorate in midwifery and graduation from Finally, every year near the end of the Chad Cianfrani and his team must be doing a 2007 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Thomas Jefferson University. I was honored to be spring term, our Hudson Valley Athletic great job. one of only eight in the inaugural cohort of peo- Christine Pitner Surrette – We welcomed our sec- Savannah College of Art and Design League recognizes the school with the best ple in the United States to be granted this brand- ond child to our family - Jackson. He was born in overall sportsmanship. Coaches at the 8 The College of Wooster 1970 new degree. My dissertation was on obstetric late March this year, and is already enamored by league schools rate their opponents based The New School Myra Koutzen – I am in my second term as Mayor violence, consent, and shared decision making in his big sister, Addie (2.5 years old). :) on player, coach, fan, and parent behavior. The Ohio State University of the Town of Palm Beach Shores, located on maternity care. Gearing up for '20, when I will Diamond Tulloch ’20 I am pleased to report that the award win- Ulster County Community College Singer Island near West Palm Beach. It is exciting celebrate my (gulp) 40th reunion and our son ner this year was Oakwood Friends! Good University at Buffalo, The State University for me to be using the education, skills and moral Malcolm's graduation from Oakwood Friends. sportsmanship has always been a guid- of New York compass that I learned at Oakwood Friends to Get ready, the planning has already begun! In the playoffs, we had a first round bye ing principle of our program and everyone lead this small southern Town. Please visit us and then easily defeated Marvelwood in in the school community has contributed Virginia Tech when you’re in the area and remember that you the semi-finals. This set up a champion- to this award in some way. Well done! Washington College can’t spell Mayor without Myra. Mayor Myra ship game with PDS with whom we had Wellesley College 12 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 5 Class Notes Arts Music

Spring was an exciting term for the Messerschmidt played guitar and bass in the My Mentor Oakwood music department. In April, Elias live band for the production. Ted also played By: Lizzie Meyer Fredericks ’20 and Stefanie Quintanilla ’20 trombone for a three-week production of participated in the NYSSMA solo festival Newsies at the Center for Performing Arts and received outstanding ratings for their in Rhinebeck, NY. At the spring concert in performances of all-state level selections. May, students performed a wide variety of Both also continued their involvement with selections ranging from classical works by 1945 1955 1958 the Stringendo Orchestra program, and Handel and Saint-Saëns to pop/rock songs Susan Davis Doderer – Hello friends! I’m doing Judie Palmer Muggia – We continue to be blessed Jerry Hoerner – Not a lot different in my life. I Elias performed with the Strawberry Hill by 21 Pilots and several Chinese stars. The well in Kentucky. Miss George. to be aging pretty well! Middle-aged sons nearby, winter in Florida and summer in Ohio. My grand- Fiddlers on a week-long tour of Canada. audience members were particularly excited ten healthy, delightful grandchildren (4 working daughter got married in January to a Brit and we to hear original songs by Delaine Aranha, In May, a cast of 14 students gave three 1950 in Manhattan now!) continuing to enjoy won- flew to England to witness the ceremony. The Willow Bennison & Stefanie Quintanilla, all fantastic performances of the musical J. Arthur Taylor – Jeannette and I have moved into derful “digs” at Brookhaven independent living newlyweds live in Indianapolis where Lauren (a class of 2020, and Layton Liu ’19 & Benna a ‘senior living’ facility in our regular Concord/ - all sons VERY grateful we’re here - still play- CPA) works for an accounting firm and Doug (an Godspell. Under the direction of drama Su ’19. The concert was Benna Su’s final Lincoln territory. This has been very comfort- ing bridge, walking, enjoying friends etc. Praying engineer) works for Rolls Royce Jet Engine divi- teacher Melissa Matthews, Willow Bennison performance at Oakwood before heading able because we can maintain our regular life – for a big “D” presidential replacement in 2020! sion. I am now a year away from 80 with fairly ’20 played the role of Jesus, Elias Fredericks off to the prestigious Music Technology church, Rotary Club, music, etc. Our health is Sixty years wed as of October 10! it’s been a great good health. ’20 portrayed Judas, and senior Rosie Kilby program at New York University. OK for this age. Two of our three daughters live “run”! Warm regards to all! ’19 played John the Baptist. In addition, and Music Director Ted within 15 minutes of us and our third lives in 1961 Frank McGinnis ’04 Richmond, VA region. Our three grandchildren Toby Sitomer Hazel – Aloha Oakwood Friends. are all pursuing life in a reasonable way. So se- Oakwood has been on my mind since taking a My artistic mentor, Thomas Lyon Mills, has nior life is treating us well. garden trip to Japan with Dewey Webster and his been a professor at Rhode Island School gang from Seattle. A beautiful trip as we flew over of Design for over thirty years. I took his 1951 Mt Fuji. A few weeks later I visited my brother Da- Freshman Foundation Drawing class in 1995 Henry Brecher – “No news is good news" vid Sitomer ’65 in DC attending my first Citizens when I was a sophomore at Brown Univer- Climate Lobby. All 1,300 people from all over the sity. In his class I learned about the value 1952 US went up to the Hill on June 11, to personally of sustained and searching inquiry through Rita James – Oakwood of the 40’s and 50’s. So talk with our Representatives in Congress about Drawing and many profound lessons that many good memories and good friends, some of the Climate Change Bill: Energy Innovation and are central to my art-teaching practice at whom remain that way today. How fortunate I Carbon Dividend Act. The conference was held Oakwood. Tom’s classes lasted the entire was that remembering William J. Reagan speak 1956 at the Omni Hotel and has been going strong for day, into the evening, and were marathons at his 1923 Poughkeepsie High School gradua- Harry Hewitt – Although I didn’t graduate from 10 years. It felt so good to push together on this of nonstop drawing, rigorous discussions tion, my father decided his daughter would at- Oakwood I have many fond memories of my two crucial issue. of independent work, and his unparalleled tend Oakwood. years there. My principle update is that after a slide lectures which forged intimate rela- Ted Messerschmidt conducting Benna Su '19 at piano career of 51 years of service at Midwestern State Emory Willis – and Elizabeth are proud to be car- tionships in my mind with everything he 1953 University (MSU TEXAS) I have retired. I served ing for their son Matt’s newborn son James this scrutinized and discovered in an eclectic Congratulations to Ben Dent and Carol Ireland as the History department’s Professor of Latin month. James has 2 first cousins, Camille and Nyla, range of samplings from art history: from who celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary American History and Department Chairman. daughters of Kristen and Linda, respectfully. Em the elegant austerity of Cycladic figurines, in July. hopes to bring granddaughter, Camille, to 60th to the crystalline perspectival orders of David White – Still living on Clear Lake, Texas reunion (and maybe for an interview). Piero della Francesca, to the organic ecsta- and enjoying the magnificent sun rises and still sies of Arshile Gorky, and so much more. playing tennis down the street twice a week. With 1963 the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing and Martha Richdale – I have just become a grand- Over the years since then, a close friendship Johnson Space Center just across the street, lots mother for the first time! My wonderful stepson has developed between us, and Tom and his happening! Michael Gough and his partner Victoria Milazzo wife Susan are godparents to my daughter have blessed me with a beautiful baby girl named Olivia. Tom is an extraordinary and visionary 1957 Kelly Elizabeth Gough after Michael’s deceased artist, whose complex works-on-paper, each Henry Greenberg – Our 5th and last grandchild, sister. I’m certain that his dad Bill and Kelly are of which he works on for years, integrate his Tabia Rose is 18 months old. It makes Barbara celebrating in the great beyond as a precious part experiences in spiritually-charged archaeo- and me that much younger. of them fills our hearts with joy. logical and sacred sites of the ancient world, with the swampy primordial forests of the Diane DeMask Lyons – Just returned from an in- Jesse Rieber – Hello to all, hope you are doing well. Adirondacks, and his dreams and memo- Taffy Thunick Hoffman – I’ve taken 3 trips this teresting trip to the Baltics & Russia. Hope to I continue to practice in New Bedford specializing ries. Tom says “Like a mapmaker, I find that year (while I still can) with Road Scholar. The Ev- make the 65th! in trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My my paintings inevitably cross over into the erglades and Keys, The Smokey Mountains and wife retired several years ago. Dropped in to see unknown. This then, is my region – where an 11-day Alaska trip from above the arctic circle Eric Golden celebrated his 80th birthday with his Art Kelsey in CT several weeks ago when visiting the visible meets the invisible and where (Barrow) to Denali to Fairbanks, Anchorage and brother John ’63 at the home of his daughter, Abi- my daughter. Some of you may remember him, the seen pays a constant debt to the un- Seward. Not just learning about Global warming gail Golden-Vasquez ’86, in Washington, D.C. he taught history at Oakwood for a year and lived seen.” Artist website: Thomaslyonmills.com but seeing it in front of me (permafrost melting, in the Old Boy's Dorm. My daughter, Jennifer, Gallery website: Riccomaresca.com. Glaciers melting, fires from the heat. Awesome and continues to work for ESPN managing all the mu- frightening. I also had a lovely brunch with Ben sic for things like the X games. My son, Kahlil, is Visual Arts teacher, Elizabeth Phelps Meyer, Dent while going to a wedding in Southern CA. working as an electrician installing 3 phase power holds a BA from Brown University in Visual systems. Beyond that, I continue my political agi- Arts and Religious Studies, a Post-Baccalaure- Cast of Godspell Nina Lawford-Juviler – Not much and nothing ex- tation at www.Witheramerica.com. I have posted ate Certificate in Fine Arts from Maryland In- citing – still working on Kaatskill Life but only part the first essay to this site and will post a second stitute College of Art, and an MFA in Visual Arts Oakwood presented Godspell, John Michael Godspell follows a group of young peo- time. Try to do art work but other things get in once I have time to complete it. My therapy from SUNY Purchase. Her classes at Oakwood Tebelak's theatrical retelling of New Testa- ple as they use humor, magic tricks and the way. Oldest grandson graduated as a doctor practice website is www.jessearieber.com. Best include ceramics, drawing and painting, port- ment stories from Jesus's baptism through games to help Jesus tell some of his fa- from Rochester Med School – and I missed Oak- regards to all, hope to see you soon. Should you folio development, animation, video and per- the crucifixion on Alumni Weekend. Set to mous parables and spread the message of wood’s reunion. Sorry. I keep in touch with Pa- find yourself on Cape Cod, please give me a call. formance art, sculpture and art in nature. Stephen Schwartz's pop/rock soundtrack, love and forgiveness in modern times. tricia and enjoyed a conversation with Ben Dent. I may be reached at 508-542-9747. 6 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 11

ences of the people affected by the fighting and some of the horrors they faced. Finally, Hands on Learning in the Middle School they analyzed a textbook entry on the topic Service Work Continues After Oakwood By: Emily Woolever and came to realize that not all history is Hello Friends, dition to one on their roof. They were able presented fairly. The term wrapped up with Last spring, History 7 culminated with a to fix the roof, but it was very expensive rounding the forced relocation of the south- a look at both the gold rush and the experi- I am Parfait Bizimana, class of 2016, and I whole-class project on westward expansion which meant that they could not do any pro- eastern Native American populations, put- ence of sodbusters before jumping into full am currently attending Niagara University - a mini-musical called The Incredible West- fessional clean-up in their backyard even a ting a new meaning on the phrase “The Trail rehearsals for the musical the last two weeks as a Finance major. When I left my Oak- ward Movement. In addition to preparing for couple of months after the hurricane. With of Tears.” During their study of the Oregon of school. Their final project, the presenta- wood community, I found a family in West- the show, the class learned about the United this family’s story, God taught me that He Trail, students read diary entries of those tion of The Incredible Westward Movement, ern New York and in my freshman year, I States moving west and the effects of that provides for us and at his own time. With travelling the trail and also competed against follows the exciting adventures of Delivery was introduced to a Christian community expansion. They focused on the Louisiana our group of 14 student volunteers, we were one another in the game The Oregon Trail. Girl as she races across the country desper- on my campus named Soar. Their mission Purchase, along with the Lewis and Clark able to clean up their backyard and chopped ately trying to deliver packages to Ameri- is to be a caring community and connect expedition and Sacagawea’s immensely im- some of the fallen trees with chainsaws. Putting on their acting hats, the class spent cans who keep "movin' West." She meets people to Jesus Christ. I developed an attrac- portant contributions. While studying life as a week role-playing people involved with Daniel Boone, James Monroe and Thomas tion to meeting on a weekly basis with this On the trip, I had the chance to groom a Lowell Mill Girl during a time of industrial- the Mexican-American war to gain an un- Jefferson, Sacajawea, 49ers, and even prai- community and decided to spend my 2019 relationships, build new ones, and learn ization, they crafted their own letter home as derstanding of how the Mexican territories rie children working the land. Kudos to spring break with them. The opportunity more about myself and my peers. In con- though they were girls working in the mills. ended up in the hands of the United States. the 7th grade on their innovative, immer- presented itself as a mission trip in Panama clusion, I would like to thank the Oak- Students also learned about the atrocities sur- Students read an article about the experi- sive expression of history come to life! City Beach, Florida, to help clean up the city wood Friends School community that sup- after hurricane Michael devastated the area. ports me and constantly stays in touch for the core values, especially community and “Tick Tubes” and The purpose of the trip was to bring help stewardship, that are embedded in us. through relieving suffering, restoring dignity and revealing hope in the city. We interacted Parfait came to Oakwood as an internation- Budgeting with wonderful individuals who welcomed al student from Rwanda. He was selected by As part of their stewardship service proj- us and shared their experiences with us. On the student body and faculty to serve as Stu- ects, the Middle School assisted with assem- one occasion, we helped a family who had dent Clerk for the 2015-2016 school year. bling “tick tubes” that control black legged multiple trees fall in their backyard in ad- ticks by treating one of their biggest hosts – voles! Voles can house 50-100 ticks per domestic violence for her project. holding animal. To make the tubes, students treated Libby Moroff Leadership Program bake sales to raise funds for area non-prof- cotton balls with the insecticide Permithrin its serving women survivors. She will con- and let them dry out. Once dried, the cot- student in the district. Joseph Spence worked tinue her efforts in the coming school year. ton balls are put into empty toilet roll tubes on a project for a family run non-profit that and distributed around properties. Voles supports schools in his family’s native coun- Carissa Herrara and Stefanie Quintanilla ’20 LOVE cotton for their nests and as they col- try of Belize. Denique (Abbie) Tulloch built on worked together addressing issues affecting lect this cotton, they get treated. As a result, her topic of women’s rights from last year by immigrants. Carissa wrote an Op-Ed on family less ticks and hopefully less Lyme disease! creating an innovative podcast that she sub- separations at the border and is collaborating mitted to NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge. with a local non-profit serving the local immi- Eighth graders also got some great hands During her spring trip to Spain, she spoke grant community, Nobody Leaves Mid-Hud- on experience through their Budgeting and to Spanish women on the street about their son. Stefanie addressed issues facing migrant Business class. They learned about budget- views on feminism. Her podcast was both farmworkers by contacting and meeting with ing, living on different incomes, creating in English and Spanish (with translation). local legislators about the Farmworker Fair La- Middle School students role playing a tea party during the Mexican-American War a spreadsheet for expenses and learning bor Practices Act which became law this year. how to create and grow a business. They Nafisa Rashid ’19 took on both environmental also learned about net and gross income. Libby scholars with program founder and educational issues through her three proj- Ahn Ho ’20 from Vietnam organized our The class raised close to $1400 with vari- Phyllis Schwartz and Margaret Moroff ects. She led a recycling initiative on campus school’s participation in the Youth Lobby ous entrepreneurial endeavors and then in partnership with Colgate, TerraCycle and Day on Climate Change in Albany as well researched and organized an end of year Starlight Children's Foundation. The recycling as attended a climate change presentation trip to Lake George! They stayed in a beau- Founded in honor of former Board presi- station collected toothpaste boxes, tooth hosted by the Hudson River Sloop Clearwa- tiful B&B, visited an aquarium and took a dent Libby Moroff ’54, the Libby Moroff brush packaging, old tooth brushes, empty ter and Ulster County Climate Smart Com- boat ride on the lake. Everyone, includ- Leadership Program serves juniors and se- toothpaste tubes as well as caps and empty mittee. She also wrote an Op-Ed on the ing the chaperones, had a great time! niors wishing to expand their leadership floss containers which were sent to Colgate EPA budget which was published in the and advocacy skills. Under the direction in competition for the construction of a lo- Poughkeepsie Journal and presented to the of Julie Okoniewski of the Development & cal playground built with recycled oral care school about Ecobricks, a reusable build- Alumni Office, the 2018-19 program schol- products. She also led a workshop during ing block, a low tech, virtually zero cost ars pursued a full agenda of group and Oakwood’s Earthshare Day sewing reusable regenerative technology used by hundreds individual work addressing many issues. shopping bags made out of up-cycled t-shirts of thousands of people around the world to be used by local families at area food pan- Senior Mahdia (Hadi) Daqiq from Afghanistan tries. Finally, she held a collection at the end Diamond Tulloch ’20 focused locally on rais- continued her work on a program she ini- of the school year for children’s books and ing money for supplies for children in an un- tiated last year, “Afghan Girls Build”. This literature that she sent to a community library derfunded public school. She’s been collabo- website development program encourages at Nyamirambo Women's Center in Rwanda. rating with a third grade teacher in the school Afghan girls to study computer science and and has continued her project over the sum- coding. Hadi applied for her group to be a Willow Bennison ’20, worked with the mer to help provide much needed school sup- part of the Paris Peace Forum in the fall of school’s racial justice committee to raise plies to students in the fall. Cyril Uebbing ’20, 2019. Eli Pollard continued his project from awareness of race inequity. She helped or- organized a school wide presentation about last year addressing inequities in the educa- ganize culture week to celebrate everyone’s the opioid crisis. He invited Spackenkill High tional system for students with learning differ- culture, hosted group discussions with both School’s Resource Officer and the Preven- ences. He drafted a power point presentation students and faculty, organized a Black His- tion and Harm Reduction Coordinator for the that he shared with administrators in his local tory month movie marathon and held work- Dutchess County Department of Behavioral 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (l-r): Dylan Diallo, Max Kruk, Milla Berg, Dallas Tulloch, Middle schoolers at aquarium on their trip to school district and submitted an Op-Ed to his and Community Health to share their experi- Clara Young, Ada Loeding-Matthews, Ian Matkin and Arjun Yang shops with the 8th grade about race and Lake George local paper sharing his perspective as a past inclusion. Daphne Ballesteros ’20 focused on ences working to address the issue locally. 10 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 7

Spanish culture. Their dance was filled with the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzer- passion and emotion, and expressed the Distinguished Alumni Award land, where she participated in the Meeting of Spring Break Trip to Spain vibrant color and soul that the tempo con- Oakwood Friends School, May 18, 2019 the Minds Roundtable focusing on “Humans By: Denique “Abbie” Tulloch ’19 veyed. This experience was an immersive By: Chad Cianfrani, Head of School as the Fulcrum to the Internet of Everything.” exposure to the birthplace of the Spanish lan- the Academic Committee, and as an actor guage itself. I was able to see the impact of playing Chana in Fiddler on the Roof. Like In 2015, Beth graciously agreed to add service customary traditions on daily life; I was able her twin sister Katie of the same class, Beth on the Oakwood board of managers to her to grasp a sense of living in Spain. I experi- was and continues to be a serious athlete. In very full schedule. As a new board member, mented socially with others from the streets fact, in a note on her 20th reunion when her Beth quickly stepped up to full engagement, to the fountains and adapted to some of the children were 7 and 4, Beth described her- serving as clerk of the finance committee, slang. I also had conversations on numerous self as literally a soccer mom since she was secretary, and now treasurer of the board. difficult topics with local people and found still playing soccer competitively at that time. With her keen intellect, depth of knowledge these conversations to be very exciting. about education and technology, and long- After graduating from Oakwood, Beth earned held Quaker values, Beth brings clear think- This journey gave me critical insight into her undergraduate and master’s degrees ing, practical solutions, and sensitivity to oth- the Spanish culture and will always be at Cornell University, starting her career as ers to all board discussions about the life of something that I take pleasure doing. The a math teacher at George School, another the school. She played a key role during Oak- Abbie Tulloch (2nd from left) with classmates and teacher at the Alhambra trip had a positive influence on me, and Today it is my pleasure to present the Distin- Quaker boarding and day school in Pennsyl- wood’s 5-year reaccreditation process, pro- inspired me to learn the Spanish language guished Alumni Award to Elizabeth B. Por- vania, followed by a teaching job at Middle- viding valuable insights to the visiting team. Sunrise in the city of Granada - with the Alhambra to the Alpuharra. In Europe for more fully. I hope that with an innovative ter, Oakwood class of 1987. From the start, sex School in Concord, when Beth and her Beth started giving back to Oakwood early brisk winds comes a challenge that awaits the first time, I felt like there was a shift mind, by looking beyond the lens in front Beth exemplified the “whole person” mindset husband Pete Richmond moved to Massachu- on through consistent support of the An- me. Traveling with classmates from my that invited and accepted me into a differ- of me, I will grasp so much more. I am very that Oakwood’s mission statement refers to: setts. Today she is the CEO and co-founder nual Fund and donations of software, online Spanish class at Oakwood, I found the city ent, yet familiar culture. I ventured out and thankful for the opportunity to participate developing the scholar, the athlete, the artist of Riff Learning, a company based on the courses and teacher materials, and recently a to be enchanting with an abundance of his- became fascinated by the multifaceted cul- in this trip and to experience a journey and the spirit of each person. Bill Doolittle, philosophy that people learn best from one video-conferencing system to improve com- tory. Whether I was sitting at a cafe grab- tural aspects of the city where attributes of through Spanish fashion, food, and culture her biology teacher and coach, remembers another and that collaborative learning fos- munication at board meetings. Beth sup- bing a cafecito or sitting in class, I absorbed every philosophy are appreciated; where but most importantly its humble people. Beth as a student: “Beth was immediately im- ters both personal and organizational growth. ports the Oakwood family in other ways too, and embraced the culture at its best. The customs, heritage, and ethnicity are diverse pressive in her quick grasp of concepts. She Riff works with clients using technology that as one of the first to volunteer to serve as trip activities helped to immerse me into and apparent in every function of society. Abbie Tulloch was a member of Oakwood’s was also quick to question the applications measures conversational dynamics and pro- a mentor, and by hosting alumni gatherings a world of new possibilities and opportu- Libby Moroff Leadership Program which of a concept, and in doing so made the con- vides data to help people learn about their in- in her home with warmth and generosity. nity. Granada is a siesta-filled charming One day we participated in a flamenco class. helped provide funding for this trip. She will cept clearer to other students.” She brought terpersonal effectiveness, and their ability to city that offered much exploration from the The dancers captured the true nature of the be a freshman at The New School in the fall. incredible energy and focus to her academic work with others. She also teaches Informa- Beth, we are grateful for your affection studies and applied those same traits to other tion Systems at Boston University’s Questrom and dedication to Oakwood Friends School ing about competition, Ethics Bowl was one proving for future competitions. Takeaways school activities - like serving as business School of Business and the MIT Media Lab. and are pleased to present you with our of the first things that popped into my mind; are less clear with winning because winning manager of the yearbook, as a member of An expert in her field, Beth recently attended 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. Competitive Ethics? typically shows that everything went well. By Nafisa Rashid ’19 there are so many aspects of it to explore. Winning in Ethics Bowl usually shows that Even though it is a competition, there is so a team made a clear and sound argument Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association much to learn from it. One is learning to as to why, for example, dinosaurs should Oakwood Friends School, Saturday, May 18, 2019 work with a team. When competing on a not be brought back to life and how that wood community: Estare Alston ’90 spoke team, you have other people to rely on and would be immoral. With winning comes Najah Muhammad proved: Najah Muhammad ’10, president, at winter reunion; Allison Loggins-Hull ’01 support you. If you are trying to explain an a sense of excitement and pride, know- ’10, president of the Myra Koutzen ’70, treasurer, Annette En- was our arts presenter; and Zach Coto ethical theory and how it should be applied, ing you and your team have done well. Alumni Association, gler ‘87, secretary. Council members were ’10 presented the Herzog Science Lecture. a good teammate will have your back if you opened the meeting also approved: Deborah Scheer ’46, Henry Najah spoke about the activities of students leave out a detail, helping you develop a Ethics Bowl helps all students who partici- with silent worship. Brecher ’51, Caroline Brevetti ’07, Nick in the Libby Moroff Leadership Program ini- strong case on why you have the best solution pate see and learn from the perspectives of She welcomed alum- Currie ’07, Ben Dent ’53, Rebecca Gnes- tiated in memory of Libby Moroff ’54, former to the dilemma. With support you can help others. Unlike debate, everyone is allowed ni and guests and sin ’01, Jessica Kimelman ’93, Loren Tal- board president. This year individual projects lessen others’ mistakes and create a higher to speak and express their opinion. Op- thanked everyone bot ’91, Janet Tenney ’67 and Christopher included a wide array of social justice issues level of competitiveness. When you build posing teams are even allowed to have the for their attendance. Ware ’89. Najah also recognized alumni including women’s rights, the opioid crisis, trust and know that someone is supporting same solutions to an ethical dilemma. Many serving on the Board of Managers: Henry farmworker labor rights, racial justice, and you, you can relax and just do your best. of the cases in Ethics Bowl focus on current Najah asked for and received approval of Brecher ’51, Patrick Crowley ’50, Jessica environmental protection. Joseph Spence ’19 issues, helping students think about what the minutes of the Annual Meeting of May Kimelman ’93, Beth Porter ’87, Loren Talbot spoke about his project supporting schools At times throughout the event, you get to should be done in the real world. When I 19, 2018. The Treasurer’s report was pre- ’91, Eric Wohlforth ’50 and Deb Wood ’56. in his family’s native country of Belize. see different sides of students. If they are first started going to Ethics Bowl, it was a sented on behalf of Myra Koutzen ’70. As Najah spoke about the alumni mentoring Nafisa Rashid will be a freshman at really into an ethical dilemma and feel scary experience, but as I got older, I re- of March 31, 2019, the value of the Ruth Najah thanked alumni for the many ways network introduced last year. We currently Wellesley College this fall. connected to a solution, it will show— alized the important aspects to focus on: Craig Scholarship Fund was $522,244. The they support the school and promised that have ten mentoring pairs including Annette in the tone of their voice, their gestures, explaining a dilemma clearly and giving a value of the Fund on June 30, 2018 was the meeting would be fun. She shared the Engler ’87 in the field of veterinary medicine and their content. When people have well‐developed possible solution. What is $518,648. There was one donation of fun fact that in 1934, 85 years ago, the and Therese Kaufman ’12 in the field of li- Published in “Student Voices Project” of emotional connections to topics, they good, what is bad, what is immoral, what $100 so far this year. There was one dis- Schwedler Maple trees that line the main brary science and archival work. She invited Friends Journal. tend to place themselves inside of the di- is moral? Ethics Bowl has allowed me to tribution of $25,823. paid to Oakwood driveway were donated by board president other alums to consider becoming mentors. lemma and release a competitive spirit. explore these questions in a competitive Friends School to be used for scholarships. John Lane and planted by groundskee- Najah introduced head of school, Chad Since tenth grade, I have participated in a context. While I don’t think ethics should per John Nemes, father of Irene Csordas Cianfrani, who presented the Distinguished competition called Ethics Bowl. Every year Something funny I find about Ethics Bowl is be competitive, the competition does open The Ruth Craig Scholarship Fund is man- ’48. She asked alumni to contribute to the Alumni Award to Beth Porter ’87. He also high school students gather in teams in that it gives ethics winners and losers. One doors for students to have conversations aged by Halsey & Associates, the firm Annual Fund to help us reach the goal of recognized special reunion classes and New York City to talk about ethical dilem- team will win and the other will not. While about important issues. Then, after the day is that manages all of Oakwood’s endowed $285,000 by June 30th. She thanked alums reviewed highlights of the day’s sched- mas and give their opinions on how these it may be heartbreaking to lose (I know done, they can continue to talk about these funds. The Trustees set the policy of tak- for their service to the school: Fernando and ule including a musical performance by dilemmas should be resolved. These dilem- from experience), there is a lot to gain issues with family, friends, and classmates. ing 5% of the balance of the last 12 quar- Stephanie van Reigersberg ’58 who hosted Mai Spann-Wilson, son of former dean of mas ask questions such as: Is it right for from a loss. A loss can signify that maybe From my experience attending Oakwood ters to determine the distribution of each a gathering in their home in McLean, VA; students Dwight Wilson, and a tree plant- you to read your sister’s journal? Is it ethi- there was something you as an individual Friends School, I believe the most important Fund. For the 2019-2020 school year, the Jerry and Suzanne Litner ’54 who hosted a ing ceremony in memory of Sonya Cramer cal for China to have a social credit system? could have done better, for example mak- parts of competitions are to work hard, do distribution from the Ruth Craig Fund will gathering in their home in New York City; ’83, Chris Naney ’83 and Tara Tighe ’84. ing sure to explain why your team believes your best, be respectful and kind, be proud While the focus is on having a conversation be $26,970, as approved by the Trustees. and Ben Daitz ’92 who hosted a gather- The meeting closed with silent worship. their argument is the best one. Losing can of your work, and learn how you can im- ing at his restaurant, Num Pang Kitchen, with another school team, three judges de- also show that the team as a whole could prove for next time. The best part is not cide on a winner in the end, because that’s The slate of candidates for officers of the also in New York. Three alums returned to Respectfully Submitted by Annette Engler ’87, have done better. There is much to learn always the win‐or‐lose ending, but rather how Ethics Bowl was designed. When think- Alumni Council were presented and ap- campus to make presentations to the Oak- Secretary about yourself and others in terms of im- the event itself or process of competing. 8 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 9 Alumni Weekend May 18, 2019

Mai Spann-Wilson, son of former Dean and English, History and religion teacher Dwight Wilson and music teacher Niyonu Spann., gave a special performance in the Meeting Room During Alumni Weekend. Mai is the founder of U.A.F Consulting, an empower- ment coaching program dedicated to serv- Class of 1959 and friends Class of 1964 ing youth ages12-24 in Pennsylvania and Back row: Ed Hershberger ’60, Debbie Stone ’58, Peter Reich ’61, Back row: Phil Hurd, Steve Halpern, Marthe Turner Damrosch, New Jersey. He also works as an activist, Peter Bittle, Ralph Skeels ’60 Linda Saltford rapper, singer-songwriter, pianist, published poet, record producer, and social worker. Front row: David Nicholson, Sue Stein Stephens, Linda Streeseman Front row: Chris Galligan, Shari Hubner, John Hunter, Peter Magee, Rhona Bittle, Judy Skeels Wharton, Gloria Strauss Marmor Class of 1984 Back row: Gillian Schmidt Long, Dwight Wilson, Lynn Jordan, Augusta Wilson, Stephen Schilling Front row: Elisabeth Gaenslen Lindsay, Steve Crew, Pauline Mosello Genest, Katie Settel, Ian Richards, Prabal Lunavat

Class of 1989 Back row: Grachan Moncur, Dwight Wilson, Nora Locke, Keith Bunin, Chris Ware Front row: Charise Brisbon ’88, Wendi Anzai, Michelle Payne, James Inskeep, Kira Bazile

Class of 1969: 50th Reunion Back row: Edna Abramson, Rudy Abramson, Gail Wild, Nina Kammerer, Mark Engelberg, Wendy Young, Scott Young Middle row: Richard Chazen, Greg Scibilia, Dena Farber Scibilia, Maryjean Tocco, Anne Micheaux Akwari, Lisa Getman Ellis, Chuck Schwartz Front row: Tom Johnson, Kate Whittaker, Joe Donohue, Deb Burlingame, Anne Wood, Adam Starr, Lara Wright Alberti, Wendy Germain

“I credit Oakwood for providing us with an atmosphere where the text and subtext were love. We were enabled to decide who we wanted to become. We learned how to create a world we wished to inhabit. We were made Class of 1990-1994 Class of 2008 & 2009 Back row: Jason Kimelman-Block ’90, Loren Talbot ’91 & Vander, Jennifer Kennett-Powers ’08, Jonathan (JP) Powers ’09, Zack to - comfortably - hear our inner voices." Class of 1974 Karla Morales McGarry ’90 Federbush ’08, Cheng Cheng Marcia Van Wagner, Raphael Hartzog ’70, – Anne Micheaux Akwari ’69 Front row: Julie Strauss ’94, Valerie Reiss ’91 & Hudson Shonna Wechsler Valeska 8 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 9 Alumni Weekend May 18, 2019

Mai Spann-Wilson, son of former Dean and English, History and religion teacher Dwight Wilson and music teacher Niyonu Spann., gave a special performance in the Meeting Room During Alumni Weekend. Mai is the founder of U.A.F Consulting, an empower- ment coaching program dedicated to serv- Class of 1959 and friends Class of 1964 ing youth ages12-24 in Pennsylvania and Back row: Ed Hershberger ’60, Debbie Stone ’58, Peter Reich ’61, Back row: Phil Hurd, Steve Halpern, Marthe Turner Damrosch, New Jersey. He also works as an activist, Peter Bittle, Ralph Skeels ’60 Linda Saltford rapper, singer-songwriter, pianist, published poet, record producer, and social worker. Front row: David Nicholson, Sue Stein Stephens, Linda Streeseman Front row: Chris Galligan, Shari Hubner, John Hunter, Peter Magee, Rhona Bittle, Judy Skeels Wharton, Gloria Strauss Marmor Class of 1984 Back row: Gillian Schmidt Long, Dwight Wilson, Lynn Jordan, Augusta Wilson, Stephen Schilling Front row: Elisabeth Gaenslen Lindsay, Steve Crew, Pauline Mosello Genest, Katie Settel, Ian Richards, Prabal Lunavat

Class of 1989 Back row: Grachan Moncur, Dwight Wilson, Nora Locke, Keith Bunin, Chris Ware Front row: Charise Brisbon ’88, Wendi Anzai, Michelle Payne, James Inskeep, Kira Bazile

Class of 1969: 50th Reunion Back row: Edna Abramson, Rudy Abramson, Gail Wild, Nina Kammerer, Mark Engelberg, Wendy Young, Scott Young Middle row: Richard Chazen, Greg Scibilia, Dena Farber Scibilia, Maryjean Tocco, Anne Micheaux Akwari, Lisa Getman Ellis, Chuck Schwartz Front row: Tom Johnson, Kate Whittaker, Joe Donohue, Deb Burlingame, Anne Wood, Adam Starr, Lara Wright Alberti, Wendy Germain

“I credit Oakwood for providing us with an atmosphere where the text and subtext were love. We were enabled to decide who we wanted to become. We learned how to create a world we wished to inhabit. We were made Class of 1990-1994 Class of 2008 & 2009 Back row: Jason Kimelman-Block ’90, Loren Talbot ’91 & Vander, Jennifer Kennett-Powers ’08, Jonathan (JP) Powers ’09, Zack to - comfortably - hear our inner voices." Class of 1974 Karla Morales McGarry ’90 Federbush ’08, Cheng Cheng Marcia Van Wagner, Raphael Hartzog ’70, – Anne Micheaux Akwari ’69 Front row: Julie Strauss ’94, Valerie Reiss ’91 & Hudson Shonna Wechsler Valeska 10 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 7

Spanish culture. Their dance was filled with the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzer- passion and emotion, and expressed the Distinguished Alumni Award land, where she participated in the Meeting of Spring Break Trip to Spain vibrant color and soul that the tempo con- Oakwood Friends School, May 18, 2019 the Minds Roundtable focusing on “Humans By: Denique “Abbie” Tulloch ’19 veyed. This experience was an immersive By: Chad Cianfrani, Head of School as the Fulcrum to the Internet of Everything.” exposure to the birthplace of the Spanish lan- the Academic Committee, and as an actor guage itself. I was able to see the impact of playing Chana in Fiddler on the Roof. Like In 2015, Beth graciously agreed to add service customary traditions on daily life; I was able her twin sister Katie of the same class, Beth on the Oakwood board of managers to her to grasp a sense of living in Spain. I experi- was and continues to be a serious athlete. In very full schedule. As a new board member, mented socially with others from the streets fact, in a note on her 20th reunion when her Beth quickly stepped up to full engagement, to the fountains and adapted to some of the children were 7 and 4, Beth described her- serving as clerk of the finance committee, slang. I also had conversations on numerous self as literally a soccer mom since she was secretary, and now treasurer of the board. difficult topics with local people and found still playing soccer competitively at that time. With her keen intellect, depth of knowledge these conversations to be very exciting. about education and technology, and long- After graduating from Oakwood, Beth earned held Quaker values, Beth brings clear think- This journey gave me critical insight into her undergraduate and master’s degrees ing, practical solutions, and sensitivity to oth- the Spanish culture and will always be at Cornell University, starting her career as ers to all board discussions about the life of something that I take pleasure doing. The a math teacher at George School, another the school. She played a key role during Oak- Abbie Tulloch (2nd from left) with classmates and teacher at the Alhambra trip had a positive influence on me, and Today it is my pleasure to present the Distin- Quaker boarding and day school in Pennsyl- wood’s 5-year reaccreditation process, pro- inspired me to learn the Spanish language guished Alumni Award to Elizabeth B. Por- vania, followed by a teaching job at Middle- viding valuable insights to the visiting team. Sunrise in the city of Granada - with the Alhambra to the Alpuharra. In Europe for more fully. I hope that with an innovative ter, Oakwood class of 1987. From the start, sex School in Concord, when Beth and her Beth started giving back to Oakwood early brisk winds comes a challenge that awaits the first time, I felt like there was a shift mind, by looking beyond the lens in front Beth exemplified the “whole person” mindset husband Pete Richmond moved to Massachu- on through consistent support of the An- me. Traveling with classmates from my that invited and accepted me into a differ- of me, I will grasp so much more. I am very that Oakwood’s mission statement refers to: setts. Today she is the CEO and co-founder nual Fund and donations of software, online Spanish class at Oakwood, I found the city ent, yet familiar culture. I ventured out and thankful for the opportunity to participate developing the scholar, the athlete, the artist of Riff Learning, a company based on the courses and teacher materials, and recently a to be enchanting with an abundance of his- became fascinated by the multifaceted cul- in this trip and to experience a journey and the spirit of each person. Bill Doolittle, philosophy that people learn best from one video-conferencing system to improve com- tory. Whether I was sitting at a cafe grab- tural aspects of the city where attributes of through Spanish fashion, food, and culture her biology teacher and coach, remembers another and that collaborative learning fos- munication at board meetings. Beth sup- bing a cafecito or sitting in class, I absorbed every philosophy are appreciated; where but most importantly its humble people. Beth as a student: “Beth was immediately im- ters both personal and organizational growth. ports the Oakwood family in other ways too, and embraced the culture at its best. The customs, heritage, and ethnicity are diverse pressive in her quick grasp of concepts. She Riff works with clients using technology that as one of the first to volunteer to serve as trip activities helped to immerse me into and apparent in every function of society. Abbie Tulloch was a member of Oakwood’s was also quick to question the applications measures conversational dynamics and pro- a mentor, and by hosting alumni gatherings a world of new possibilities and opportu- Libby Moroff Leadership Program which of a concept, and in doing so made the con- vides data to help people learn about their in- in her home with warmth and generosity. nity. Granada is a siesta-filled charming One day we participated in a flamenco class. helped provide funding for this trip. She will cept clearer to other students.” She brought terpersonal effectiveness, and their ability to city that offered much exploration from the The dancers captured the true nature of the be a freshman at The New School in the fall. incredible energy and focus to her academic work with others. She also teaches Informa- Beth, we are grateful for your affection studies and applied those same traits to other tion Systems at Boston University’s Questrom and dedication to Oakwood Friends School ing about competition, Ethics Bowl was one proving for future competitions. Takeaways school activities - like serving as business School of Business and the MIT Media Lab. and are pleased to present you with our of the first things that popped into my mind; are less clear with winning because winning manager of the yearbook, as a member of An expert in her field, Beth recently attended 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. Competitive Ethics? typically shows that everything went well. By Nafisa Rashid ’19 there are so many aspects of it to explore. Winning in Ethics Bowl usually shows that Even though it is a competition, there is so a team made a clear and sound argument Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association much to learn from it. One is learning to as to why, for example, dinosaurs should Oakwood Friends School, Saturday, May 18, 2019 work with a team. When competing on a not be brought back to life and how that wood community: Estare Alston ’90 spoke team, you have other people to rely on and would be immoral. With winning comes Najah Muhammad proved: Najah Muhammad ’10, president, at winter reunion; Allison Loggins-Hull ’01 support you. If you are trying to explain an a sense of excitement and pride, know- ’10, president of the Myra Koutzen ’70, treasurer, Annette En- was our arts presenter; and Zach Coto ethical theory and how it should be applied, ing you and your team have done well. Alumni Association, gler ‘87, secretary. Council members were ’10 presented the Herzog Science Lecture. a good teammate will have your back if you opened the meeting also approved: Deborah Scheer ’46, Henry Najah spoke about the activities of students leave out a detail, helping you develop a Ethics Bowl helps all students who partici- with silent worship. Brecher ’51, Caroline Brevetti ’07, Nick in the Libby Moroff Leadership Program ini- strong case on why you have the best solution pate see and learn from the perspectives of She welcomed alum- Currie ’07, Ben Dent ’53, Rebecca Gnes- tiated in memory of Libby Moroff ’54, former to the dilemma. With support you can help others. Unlike debate, everyone is allowed ni and guests and sin ’01, Jessica Kimelman ’93, Loren Tal- board president. This year individual projects lessen others’ mistakes and create a higher to speak and express their opinion. Op- thanked everyone bot ’91, Janet Tenney ’67 and Christopher included a wide array of social justice issues level of competitiveness. When you build posing teams are even allowed to have the for their attendance. Ware ’89. Najah also recognized alumni including women’s rights, the opioid crisis, trust and know that someone is supporting same solutions to an ethical dilemma. Many serving on the Board of Managers: Henry farmworker labor rights, racial justice, and you, you can relax and just do your best. of the cases in Ethics Bowl focus on current Najah asked for and received approval of Brecher ’51, Patrick Crowley ’50, Jessica environmental protection. Joseph Spence ’19 issues, helping students think about what the minutes of the Annual Meeting of May Kimelman ’93, Beth Porter ’87, Loren Talbot spoke about his project supporting schools At times throughout the event, you get to should be done in the real world. When I 19, 2018. The Treasurer’s report was pre- ’91, Eric Wohlforth ’50 and Deb Wood ’56. in his family’s native country of Belize. see different sides of students. If they are first started going to Ethics Bowl, it was a sented on behalf of Myra Koutzen ’70. As Najah spoke about the alumni mentoring Nafisa Rashid will be a freshman at really into an ethical dilemma and feel scary experience, but as I got older, I re- of March 31, 2019, the value of the Ruth Najah thanked alumni for the many ways network introduced last year. We currently Wellesley College this fall. connected to a solution, it will show— alized the important aspects to focus on: Craig Scholarship Fund was $522,244. The they support the school and promised that have ten mentoring pairs including Annette in the tone of their voice, their gestures, explaining a dilemma clearly and giving a value of the Fund on June 30, 2018 was the meeting would be fun. She shared the Engler ’87 in the field of veterinary medicine and their content. When people have well‐developed possible solution. What is $518,648. There was one donation of fun fact that in 1934, 85 years ago, the and Therese Kaufman ’12 in the field of li- Published in “Student Voices Project” of emotional connections to topics, they good, what is bad, what is immoral, what $100 so far this year. There was one dis- Schwedler Maple trees that line the main brary science and archival work. She invited Friends Journal. tend to place themselves inside of the di- is moral? Ethics Bowl has allowed me to tribution of $25,823. paid to Oakwood driveway were donated by board president other alums to consider becoming mentors. lemma and release a competitive spirit. explore these questions in a competitive Friends School to be used for scholarships. John Lane and planted by groundskee- Najah introduced head of school, Chad Since tenth grade, I have participated in a context. While I don’t think ethics should per John Nemes, father of Irene Csordas Cianfrani, who presented the Distinguished competition called Ethics Bowl. Every year Something funny I find about Ethics Bowl is be competitive, the competition does open The Ruth Craig Scholarship Fund is man- ’48. She asked alumni to contribute to the Alumni Award to Beth Porter ’87. He also high school students gather in teams in that it gives ethics winners and losers. One doors for students to have conversations aged by Halsey & Associates, the firm Annual Fund to help us reach the goal of recognized special reunion classes and New York City to talk about ethical dilem- team will win and the other will not. While about important issues. Then, after the day is that manages all of Oakwood’s endowed $285,000 by June 30th. She thanked alums reviewed highlights of the day’s sched- mas and give their opinions on how these it may be heartbreaking to lose (I know done, they can continue to talk about these funds. The Trustees set the policy of tak- for their service to the school: Fernando and ule including a musical performance by dilemmas should be resolved. These dilem- from experience), there is a lot to gain issues with family, friends, and classmates. ing 5% of the balance of the last 12 quar- Stephanie van Reigersberg ’58 who hosted Mai Spann-Wilson, son of former dean of mas ask questions such as: Is it right for from a loss. A loss can signify that maybe From my experience attending Oakwood ters to determine the distribution of each a gathering in their home in McLean, VA; students Dwight Wilson, and a tree plant- you to read your sister’s journal? Is it ethi- there was something you as an individual Friends School, I believe the most important Fund. For the 2019-2020 school year, the Jerry and Suzanne Litner ’54 who hosted a ing ceremony in memory of Sonya Cramer cal for China to have a social credit system? could have done better, for example mak- parts of competitions are to work hard, do distribution from the Ruth Craig Fund will gathering in their home in New York City; ’83, Chris Naney ’83 and Tara Tighe ’84. ing sure to explain why your team believes your best, be respectful and kind, be proud While the focus is on having a conversation be $26,970, as approved by the Trustees. and Ben Daitz ’92 who hosted a gather- The meeting closed with silent worship. their argument is the best one. Losing can of your work, and learn how you can im- ing at his restaurant, Num Pang Kitchen, with another school team, three judges de- also show that the team as a whole could prove for next time. The best part is not cide on a winner in the end, because that’s The slate of candidates for officers of the also in New York. Three alums returned to Respectfully Submitted by Annette Engler ’87, have done better. There is much to learn always the win‐or‐lose ending, but rather how Ethics Bowl was designed. When think- Alumni Council were presented and ap- campus to make presentations to the Oak- Secretary about yourself and others in terms of im- the event itself or process of competing. 6 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 11

ences of the people affected by the fighting and some of the horrors they faced. Finally, Hands on Learning in the Middle School they analyzed a textbook entry on the topic Service Work Continues After Oakwood By: Emily Woolever and came to realize that not all history is Hello Friends, dition to one on their roof. They were able presented fairly. The term wrapped up with Last spring, History 7 culminated with a to fix the roof, but it was very expensive rounding the forced relocation of the south- a look at both the gold rush and the experi- I am Parfait Bizimana, class of 2016, and I whole-class project on westward expansion which meant that they could not do any pro- eastern Native American populations, put- ence of sodbusters before jumping into full am currently attending Niagara University - a mini-musical called The Incredible West- fessional clean-up in their backyard even a ting a new meaning on the phrase “The Trail rehearsals for the musical the last two weeks as a Finance major. When I left my Oak- ward Movement. In addition to preparing for couple of months after the hurricane. With of Tears.” During their study of the Oregon of school. Their final project, the presenta- wood community, I found a family in West- the show, the class learned about the United this family’s story, God taught me that He Trail, students read diary entries of those tion of The Incredible Westward Movement, ern New York and in my freshman year, I States moving west and the effects of that provides for us and at his own time. With travelling the trail and also competed against follows the exciting adventures of Delivery was introduced to a Christian community expansion. They focused on the Louisiana our group of 14 student volunteers, we were one another in the game The Oregon Trail. Girl as she races across the country desper- on my campus named Soar. Their mission Purchase, along with the Lewis and Clark able to clean up their backyard and chopped ately trying to deliver packages to Ameri- is to be a caring community and connect expedition and Sacagawea’s immensely im- some of the fallen trees with chainsaws. Putting on their acting hats, the class spent cans who keep "movin' West." She meets people to Jesus Christ. I developed an attrac- portant contributions. While studying life as a week role-playing people involved with Daniel Boone, James Monroe and Thomas tion to meeting on a weekly basis with this On the trip, I had the chance to groom a Lowell Mill Girl during a time of industrial- the Mexican-American war to gain an un- Jefferson, Sacajawea, 49ers, and even prai- community and decided to spend my 2019 relationships, build new ones, and learn ization, they crafted their own letter home as derstanding of how the Mexican territories rie children working the land. Kudos to spring break with them. The opportunity more about myself and my peers. In con- though they were girls working in the mills. ended up in the hands of the United States. the 7th grade on their innovative, immer- presented itself as a mission trip in Panama clusion, I would like to thank the Oak- Students also learned about the atrocities sur- Students read an article about the experi- sive expression of history come to life! City Beach, Florida, to help clean up the city wood Friends School community that sup- after hurricane Michael devastated the area. ports me and constantly stays in touch for the core values, especially community and “Tick Tubes” and The purpose of the trip was to bring help stewardship, that are embedded in us. through relieving suffering, restoring dignity and revealing hope in the city. We interacted Parfait came to Oakwood as an internation- Budgeting with wonderful individuals who welcomed al student from Rwanda. He was selected by As part of their stewardship service proj- us and shared their experiences with us. On the student body and faculty to serve as Stu- ects, the Middle School assisted with assem- one occasion, we helped a family who had dent Clerk for the 2015-2016 school year. bling “tick tubes” that control black legged multiple trees fall in their backyard in ad- ticks by treating one of their biggest hosts – voles! Voles can house 50-100 ticks per domestic violence for her project. holding animal. To make the tubes, students treated Libby Moroff Leadership Program bake sales to raise funds for area non-prof- cotton balls with the insecticide Permithrin its serving women survivors. She will con- and let them dry out. Once dried, the cot- student in the district. Joseph Spence worked tinue her efforts in the coming school year. ton balls are put into empty toilet roll tubes on a project for a family run non-profit that and distributed around properties. Voles supports schools in his family’s native coun- Carissa Herrara and Stefanie Quintanilla ’20 LOVE cotton for their nests and as they col- try of Belize. Denique (Abbie) Tulloch built on worked together addressing issues affecting lect this cotton, they get treated. As a result, her topic of women’s rights from last year by immigrants. Carissa wrote an Op-Ed on family less ticks and hopefully less Lyme disease! creating an innovative podcast that she sub- separations at the border and is collaborating mitted to NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge. with a local non-profit serving the local immi- Eighth graders also got some great hands During her spring trip to Spain, she spoke grant community, Nobody Leaves Mid-Hud- on experience through their Budgeting and to Spanish women on the street about their son. Stefanie addressed issues facing migrant Business class. They learned about budget- views on feminism. Her podcast was both farmworkers by contacting and meeting with ing, living on different incomes, creating in English and Spanish (with translation). local legislators about the Farmworker Fair La- Middle School students role playing a tea party during the Mexican-American War a spreadsheet for expenses and learning bor Practices Act which became law this year. how to create and grow a business. They Nafisa Rashid ’19 took on both environmental also learned about net and gross income. Libby scholars with program founder and educational issues through her three proj- Ahn Ho ’20 from Vietnam organized our The class raised close to $1400 with vari- Phyllis Schwartz and Margaret Moroff ects. She led a recycling initiative on campus school’s participation in the Youth Lobby ous entrepreneurial endeavors and then in partnership with Colgate, TerraCycle and Day on Climate Change in Albany as well researched and organized an end of year Starlight Children's Foundation. The recycling as attended a climate change presentation trip to Lake George! They stayed in a beau- Founded in honor of former Board presi- station collected toothpaste boxes, tooth hosted by the Hudson River Sloop Clearwa- tiful B&B, visited an aquarium and took a dent Libby Moroff ’54, the Libby Moroff brush packaging, old tooth brushes, empty ter and Ulster County Climate Smart Com- boat ride on the lake. Everyone, includ- Leadership Program serves juniors and se- toothpaste tubes as well as caps and empty mittee. She also wrote an Op-Ed on the ing the chaperones, had a great time! niors wishing to expand their leadership floss containers which were sent to Colgate EPA budget which was published in the and advocacy skills. Under the direction in competition for the construction of a lo- Poughkeepsie Journal and presented to the of Julie Okoniewski of the Development & cal playground built with recycled oral care school about Ecobricks, a reusable build- Alumni Office, the 2018-19 program schol- products. She also led a workshop during ing block, a low tech, virtually zero cost ars pursued a full agenda of group and Oakwood’s Earthshare Day sewing reusable regenerative technology used by hundreds individual work addressing many issues. shopping bags made out of up-cycled t-shirts of thousands of people around the world to be used by local families at area food pan- Senior Mahdia (Hadi) Daqiq from Afghanistan tries. Finally, she held a collection at the end Diamond Tulloch ’20 focused locally on rais- continued her work on a program she ini- of the school year for children’s books and ing money for supplies for children in an un- tiated last year, “Afghan Girls Build”. This literature that she sent to a community library derfunded public school. She’s been collabo- website development program encourages at Nyamirambo Women's Center in Rwanda. rating with a third grade teacher in the school Afghan girls to study computer science and and has continued her project over the sum- coding. Hadi applied for her group to be a Willow Bennison ’20, worked with the mer to help provide much needed school sup- part of the Paris Peace Forum in the fall of school’s racial justice committee to raise plies to students in the fall. Cyril Uebbing ’20, 2019. Eli Pollard continued his project from awareness of race inequity. She helped or- organized a school wide presentation about last year addressing inequities in the educa- ganize culture week to celebrate everyone’s the opioid crisis. He invited Spackenkill High tional system for students with learning differ- culture, hosted group discussions with both School’s Resource Officer and the Preven- ences. He drafted a power point presentation students and faculty, organized a Black His- tion and Harm Reduction Coordinator for the that he shared with administrators in his local tory month movie marathon and held work- Dutchess County Department of Behavioral 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (l-r): Dylan Diallo, Max Kruk, Milla Berg, Dallas Tulloch, Middle schoolers at aquarium on their trip to school district and submitted an Op-Ed to his and Community Health to share their experi- Clara Young, Ada Loeding-Matthews, Ian Matkin and Arjun Yang shops with the 8th grade about race and Lake George local paper sharing his perspective as a past inclusion. Daphne Ballesteros ’20 focused on ences working to address the issue locally. 12 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 5 Class Notes Arts Music

Spring was an exciting term for the Messerschmidt played guitar and bass in the My Mentor Oakwood music department. In April, Elias live band for the production. Ted also played By: Lizzie Meyer Fredericks ’20 and Stefanie Quintanilla ’20 trombone for a three-week production of participated in the NYSSMA solo festival Newsies at the Center for Performing Arts and received outstanding ratings for their in Rhinebeck, NY. At the spring concert in performances of all-state level selections. May, students performed a wide variety of Both also continued their involvement with selections ranging from classical works by 1945 1955 1958 the Stringendo Orchestra program, and Handel and Saint-Saëns to pop/rock songs Susan Davis Doderer – Hello friends! I’m doing Judie Palmer Muggia – We continue to be blessed Jerry Hoerner – Not a lot different in my life. I Elias performed with the Strawberry Hill by 21 Pilots and several Chinese stars. The well in Kentucky. Miss George. to be aging pretty well! Middle-aged sons nearby, winter in Florida and summer in Ohio. My grand- Fiddlers on a week-long tour of Canada. audience members were particularly excited ten healthy, delightful grandchildren (4 working daughter got married in January to a Brit and we to hear original songs by Delaine Aranha, In May, a cast of 14 students gave three 1950 in Manhattan now!) continuing to enjoy won- flew to England to witness the ceremony. The Willow Bennison & Stefanie Quintanilla, all fantastic performances of the musical J. Arthur Taylor – Jeannette and I have moved into derful “digs” at Brookhaven independent living newlyweds live in Indianapolis where Lauren (a class of 2020, and Layton Liu ’19 & Benna a ‘senior living’ facility in our regular Concord/ - all sons VERY grateful we’re here - still play- CPA) works for an accounting firm and Doug (an Godspell. Under the direction of drama Su ’19. The concert was Benna Su’s final Lincoln territory. This has been very comfort- ing bridge, walking, enjoying friends etc. Praying engineer) works for Rolls Royce Jet Engine divi- teacher Melissa Matthews, Willow Bennison performance at Oakwood before heading able because we can maintain our regular life – for a big “D” presidential replacement in 2020! sion. I am now a year away from 80 with fairly ’20 played the role of Jesus, Elias Fredericks off to the prestigious Music Technology church, Rotary Club, music, etc. Our health is Sixty years wed as of October 10! it’s been a great good health. ’20 portrayed Judas, and senior Rosie Kilby program at New York University. OK for this age. Two of our three daughters live “run”! Warm regards to all! ’19 played John the Baptist. In addition, and Music Director Ted within 15 minutes of us and our third lives in 1961 Frank McGinnis ’04 Richmond, VA region. Our three grandchildren Toby Sitomer Hazel – Aloha Oakwood Friends. are all pursuing life in a reasonable way. So se- Oakwood has been on my mind since taking a My artistic mentor, Thomas Lyon Mills, has nior life is treating us well. garden trip to Japan with Dewey Webster and his been a professor at Rhode Island School gang from Seattle. A beautiful trip as we flew over of Design for over thirty years. I took his 1951 Mt Fuji. A few weeks later I visited my brother Da- Freshman Foundation Drawing class in 1995 Henry Brecher – “No news is good news" vid Sitomer ’65 in DC attending my first Citizens when I was a sophomore at Brown Univer- Climate Lobby. All 1,300 people from all over the sity. In his class I learned about the value 1952 US went up to the Hill on June 11, to personally of sustained and searching inquiry through Rita James – Oakwood of the 40’s and 50’s. So talk with our Representatives in Congress about Drawing and many profound lessons that many good memories and good friends, some of the Climate Change Bill: Energy Innovation and are central to my art-teaching practice at whom remain that way today. How fortunate I Carbon Dividend Act. The conference was held Oakwood. Tom’s classes lasted the entire was that remembering William J. Reagan speak 1956 at the Omni Hotel and has been going strong for day, into the evening, and were marathons at his 1923 Poughkeepsie High School gradua- Harry Hewitt – Although I didn’t graduate from 10 years. It felt so good to push together on this of nonstop drawing, rigorous discussions tion, my father decided his daughter would at- Oakwood I have many fond memories of my two crucial issue. of independent work, and his unparalleled tend Oakwood. years there. My principle update is that after a slide lectures which forged intimate rela- Ted Messerschmidt conducting Benna Su '19 at piano career of 51 years of service at Midwestern State Emory Willis – and Elizabeth are proud to be car- tionships in my mind with everything he 1953 University (MSU TEXAS) I have retired. I served ing for their son Matt’s newborn son James this scrutinized and discovered in an eclectic Congratulations to Ben Dent and Carol Ireland as the History department’s Professor of Latin month. James has 2 first cousins, Camille and Nyla, range of samplings from art history: from who celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary American History and Department Chairman. daughters of Kristen and Linda, respectfully. Em the elegant austerity of Cycladic figurines, in July. hopes to bring granddaughter, Camille, to 60th to the crystalline perspectival orders of David White – Still living on Clear Lake, Texas reunion (and maybe for an interview). Piero della Francesca, to the organic ecsta- and enjoying the magnificent sun rises and still sies of Arshile Gorky, and so much more. playing tennis down the street twice a week. With 1963 the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing and Martha Richdale – I have just become a grand- Over the years since then, a close friendship Johnson Space Center just across the street, lots mother for the first time! My wonderful stepson has developed between us, and Tom and his happening! Michael Gough and his partner Victoria Milazzo wife Susan are godparents to my daughter have blessed me with a beautiful baby girl named Olivia. Tom is an extraordinary and visionary 1957 Kelly Elizabeth Gough after Michael’s deceased artist, whose complex works-on-paper, each Henry Greenberg – Our 5th and last grandchild, sister. I’m certain that his dad Bill and Kelly are of which he works on for years, integrate his Tabia Rose is 18 months old. It makes Barbara celebrating in the great beyond as a precious part experiences in spiritually-charged archaeo- and me that much younger. of them fills our hearts with joy. logical and sacred sites of the ancient world, with the swampy primordial forests of the Diane DeMask Lyons – Just returned from an in- Jesse Rieber – Hello to all, hope you are doing well. Adirondacks, and his dreams and memo- Taffy Thunick Hoffman – I’ve taken 3 trips this teresting trip to the Baltics & Russia. Hope to I continue to practice in New Bedford specializing ries. Tom says “Like a mapmaker, I find that year (while I still can) with Road Scholar. The Ev- make the 65th! in trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My my paintings inevitably cross over into the erglades and Keys, The Smokey Mountains and wife retired several years ago. Dropped in to see unknown. This then, is my region – where an 11-day Alaska trip from above the arctic circle Eric Golden celebrated his 80th birthday with his Art Kelsey in CT several weeks ago when visiting the visible meets the invisible and where (Barrow) to Denali to Fairbanks, Anchorage and brother John ’63 at the home of his daughter, Abi- my daughter. Some of you may remember him, the seen pays a constant debt to the un- Seward. Not just learning about Global warming gail Golden-Vasquez ’86, in Washington, D.C. he taught history at Oakwood for a year and lived seen.” Artist website: Thomaslyonmills.com but seeing it in front of me (permafrost melting, in the Old Boy's Dorm. My daughter, Jennifer, Gallery website: Riccomaresca.com. Glaciers melting, fires from the heat. Awesome and continues to work for ESPN managing all the mu- frightening. I also had a lovely brunch with Ben sic for things like the X games. My son, Kahlil, is Visual Arts teacher, Elizabeth Phelps Meyer, Dent while going to a wedding in Southern CA. working as an electrician installing 3 phase power holds a BA from Brown University in Visual systems. Beyond that, I continue my political agi- Arts and Religious Studies, a Post-Baccalaure- Cast of Godspell Nina Lawford-Juviler – Not much and nothing ex- tation at www.Witheramerica.com. I have posted ate Certificate in Fine Arts from Maryland In- citing – still working on Kaatskill Life but only part the first essay to this site and will post a second stitute College of Art, and an MFA in Visual Arts Oakwood presented Godspell, John Michael Godspell follows a group of young peo- time. Try to do art work but other things get in once I have time to complete it. My therapy from SUNY Purchase. Her classes at Oakwood Tebelak's theatrical retelling of New Testa- ple as they use humor, magic tricks and the way. Oldest grandson graduated as a doctor practice website is www.jessearieber.com. Best include ceramics, drawing and painting, port- ment stories from Jesus's baptism through games to help Jesus tell some of his fa- from Rochester Med School – and I missed Oak- regards to all, hope to see you soon. Should you folio development, animation, video and per- the crucifixion on Alumni Weekend. Set to mous parables and spread the message of wood’s reunion. Sorry. I keep in touch with Pa- find yourself on Cape Cod, please give me a call. formance art, sculpture and art in nature. Stephen Schwartz's pop/rock soundtrack, love and forgiveness in modern times. tricia and enjoyed a conversation with Ben Dent. I may be reached at 508-542-9747. 4 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 13

Lewis Shepard – It has been a busy year. In June 1972 1990 we became grandparents of Nathan Andrew Jody Harrow – Brandon Ross ’73 wearing my de- Congratulations to Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block Sports Center Shepard, who lives in Chicago with our son and signed eyeglass chain in my Interior Designed who was honored by Grinnell College for his ad- By: Charlie Butts, Athletic Director daughter-in-law Sam and Kate. Our older son apartment. Me in background. NYC July ’19. vocacy for human rights and justice. The college Dan lives in LA where he works in tv and film We’re collaborating on rug and tapestry designs presented him with their Alumni Award during Our 2018-19 sports season ended in impres- production.On July 9 we sold our Boston condo together with his musical inspiration. Stand by! their recent alumni weekend. Jason is Washing- sive fashion with the Varsity Softball team and moved to Wellfleet, Massachusetts, where we ton director of Bend The Arc Jewish Action. losing only two games and capturing the have had a home for ten years. Ellen retired last HVAL championship. Since being one of the year, I am still doing art appraisals. There’s a lot founding members of the HVAL in the late of great music in this part of Cape Cod and I hope 1970s, no OFS team has won as many cham- to play more guitar and ukulele than I have in pionships as softball. After last year, we lost the past. I taught a course at the Open University many players to graduation, and we weren’t of Wellfleet on the History of Modern Photogra- sure we’d have enough bodies to field a phy in New England. We plan to travel some team. Fortunately, many volunteers stepped in the next few years when cabin fever strikes, up and the team ended up being a mix of although there is much to do in the off-season on experienced and inexperienced players. the Cape. Here at home my jobs include luggage transport, vehicle maintenance, dog-walking and The season started with an easy 20-1 win over trash removal. 1973 Jason with Keith Bunin '89 HVAL Softball champions celebrating their victory an inexperienced Storm King team, but we Julie Bogle Kratchman – Just got back in May from faced a tougher test in game two on the road 1964 a wonderful trip to Marrakesh and Amsterdam. 1992 game versus a veteran Marvelwood squad. split during the regular season. The game Marthe Turner Damrosch – The 1964 class gath- Love exploring new and old favorite places. We Kelly Gonzalez – I live in Syracuse NY with twin We won this one 13-10 and we were off and was close the whole way and the score ered for the recent alumni day. An added treat also became grandparents again with the birth of daughters Annalya and Isabella. I am an attorney running. Game three was another difficult was tied 5-5 when we came to bat in the was the afternoon party at an alumni's home. It our son and daughter-in-law’s baby Ava Lennon and the deputy director at the Center for Com- road test against perennial power Pough- bottom of the 6th. Our first batter was 8th was fun! Wonder what's in store for next year? in April. munity Alternatives, a nonprofit with a mission to keepsie Day. We won this one 24-12 behind grader Clara Young and she responded with promote reintegrative justice and a reduced reli- the hitting of junior Diamond Tulloch and se- a single to left. We then benefitted from 1966 1974 ance on incarceration through advocacy, services nior co-captain Caitlin Amann. Diamond had walks and PDS errors to score three runs to Tina Mills Schenk – Still alive and kicking. Living Jeff Fitts retired April 2018 after 37 years at Ko- and public policy development in pursuit of civil two big hits and drove in four runs. Cait- take the lead. PDS could not score in the in Wilmington, NC with husband Martin Coady dak. He now is serving as the Clerk of Rochester and human rights. I owe my career path directly lin doubled, smashed her first career home 7th so we won the championship with our and two doggies. Still grateful to Oakwood for Friends Meeting and the #2 caregiver for his 95 to the influence of the wonderful community run, and drove in five runs. We then won 8-5 win! Other key hitters in this game were the broadening experiences, for the love of learn- year old father. at Oakwood. Many will remember my mother, 4 of our next 5, before narrowly losing a Diamond with two hits and junior Stefanie ing, and for the feeling of community. Still trying Maria Gonzalez, a fixture at our basketball and close game at home to PDS. In the last game Quintanilla with a double and a single. The to do my small part in making the world a better 1975 softball games. She also lives in Syracuse and is of the regular season at home versus Dar- big story though was our pitcher Caitlin. place....one day at a time...and into my "old age". Liza Ehle – Recently retired from 35 years in land- training for her 3rd degree black belt at age 73! row, we needed a win in order to capture She stuck out 18 PDS batters in 7 innings! scaping with employees taking over my company the #1 seed and home advantage throughout 1967 and continuing the path I started. Love that! Now 1993 the playoffs. This game was tight the whole As you might have guessed, Caitlin throws Chris Herrick – I greatly enjoyed my February consulting and teaching continuing education in Sarah Braun Hamilton – I live in the Green Moun- way, but we scored three runs in the bottom the ball hard. She recorded 128 strike outs 2019 trip east to the Washington, DC area, where my field on a part time basis so we can travel, tains of Central Vermont, where I work as an ed- of the fifth to get some breathing room. In in 59 innings of pitching. Credit also has I was able to visit with former classmates Janet enjoy our 3 grandkids and just breathe! We built ucator with migratory farmworkers from Mexico this inning, junior Amara Diegel opened with to go to Victoria, who has to catch Caitlin’s Tenney, Lydia Micheaux Marshall and Phil Rich- a beautiful home in Bandon, OR on six acres and and Central America. I married my college pal a key walk and she was promptly driven heaters. Caitlin also led the team in most mond, and also with former teacher Bob Hidell. give thanks daily for our bliss, abundance and Michael Hamilton in 2002, and we have a six- home by a triple by Caitlin. Caitlin was then offensive categories, followed closely by These Oakwood friendships have lasted over fifty health. Life is good! year-old son, Zeke. We also live with two cats, six driven in by a single by junior Anh Ho. Dar- Diamond. Overall, we outscored our oppo- Victoria Allen ’19 years now and are very dear to me. chickens, and several hives of honeybees. I am row fought back to close within one going nents 149-78 and had a final record of 9-2. 1977 grateful to Oakwood for helping me learn how to to the last inning. With one out and a run- In addition to those already mentioned, we Congratulations to Phil Richmond on receiving Hugh Kallen – Three years after closing our be part of a community and listen deeply. ner on third, there was a pop fly caught by had returning junior Sophia Lin play a strong his Master’s degree in May from St. John’s College church in Muskegon Michigan, my wife Kathleen Diamond at first and the Darrow runner on second base. Junior Lareina Zhang was new Class of 2019 in Annapolis, MD. and I moved to Grand Rapids. Our Kallen Web 1998 third tagged up and tried to score. Diamond to the game, but quickly earned a starting Design business continues to prosper. We are Noah Zerkin got married and is living in China fired the ball to our catcher, senior-co-cap- role due to her improved hitting. Freshman at College: 1968 able to spend 3-5 months working from Florida where he works in robotics. tain Victoria Allen, who tagged out the slid- Bianca Conte had a rifle for an arm and de- Sara Simkowitz – I so enjoyed my reunion. It was each year to escape the bitter Michigan Winters. I ing Darrow runner for a game ending dou- livered some key hits. When we were short Bennington College as if 50 years vanished and I was 17 again – ex- turned 60 this year (like many of my classmates), 2003 Michael Holdsworth – I have been living in Cen- ble play. We cliched first with this 7-6 win! players at the beginning of the year, senior Binghamton University cept my 33 year old son was with me. Very spe- which means it’s been well over 40 years since twin sisters joined and tral Florida since 2007 after receiving my BS from Heidi and Clare Wang Clark University cial time with loving, good friends. All is well in graduation from Oakwood. I’m very happy to their contributions were welcome. Middle MT – all welcome always. SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry. I later Connecticut College be able to keep in touch with my classmates Scoolers Maya Kuenster and Hallman Ke- via Facebook; there was nothing like that in the went on to get my MS from UCF. I have been arney improved throughout and earned Dutchess Community College 1969 1970’s! married to my wife, Jen, for over 9 years and we some significant playing time. I’d also like Eckerd College Adam Starr – Judy and I greatly enjoyed reunion have one daughter, Magnolia "Maggie", who is 3. to give a shout out to our excellent team Inter American University of Puerto Rico weekend and reconnecting with schoolmates. 1980 I have been involved with environmental permit- managers Cyril Uebbing and Luca Otte. New York University Oakwood looked beautiful and well tended. Got Susanrachel Balber Condon – I am both thrilled ting most of my professional career and currently work at Duke Energy. They kept everything running smoothly. Pace University, New York City a strong impression that the school is in the best and exhausted to announce the completion of Pennsylvania State University shape it has been in many years. Head of School my doctorate in midwifery and graduation from Finally, every year near the end of the Chad Cianfrani and his team must be doing a 2007 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Thomas Jefferson University. I was honored to be spring term, our Hudson Valley Athletic great job. one of only eight in the inaugural cohort of peo- Christine Pitner Surrette – We welcomed our sec- Savannah College of Art and Design League recognizes the school with the best ple in the United States to be granted this brand- ond child to our family - Jackson. He was born in overall sportsmanship. Coaches at the 8 The College of Wooster 1970 new degree. My dissertation was on obstetric late March this year, and is already enamored by league schools rate their opponents based The New School Myra Koutzen – I am in my second term as Mayor violence, consent, and shared decision making in his big sister, Addie (2.5 years old). :) on player, coach, fan, and parent behavior. The Ohio State University of the Town of Palm Beach Shores, located on maternity care. Gearing up for '20, when I will Diamond Tulloch ’20 I am pleased to report that the award win- Ulster County Community College Singer Island near West Palm Beach. It is exciting celebrate my (gulp) 40th reunion and our son ner this year was Oakwood Friends! Good University at Buffalo, The State University for me to be using the education, skills and moral Malcolm's graduation from Oakwood Friends. sportsmanship has always been a guid- of New York compass that I learned at Oakwood Friends to Get ready, the planning has already begun! In the playoffs, we had a first round bye ing principle of our program and everyone lead this small southern Town. Please visit us and then easily defeated Marvelwood in in the school community has contributed Virginia Tech when you’re in the area and remember that you the semi-finals. This set up a champion- to this award in some way. Well done! Washington College can’t spell Mayor without Myra. Mayor Myra ship game with PDS with whom we had Wellesley College 14 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 3

Jianhao (Hall) Feng, pictured with classmate Hadis Daqiq at Oakwood’s graduation this year, is cur- OPA – New Co-Clerks Cultural Exchange rently studying at the University of Houston ma- joring in digital media. He is also working on Dear Friends, and Global Goals a STREETWEAR e-commerce brand. Website, As the long summer days pass, we look for- www.cnup.us – Instagram @cnup.us ward to the journey and changes ahead -- a Board member Emmy Gay, mother of new school year, full of exciting opportu- Willow Bennison ’20, and Jim Morgan, nities for our children and families. For us, clerk of New York Yearly Meeting’s African this means a new beginning as well. Chal- Education Committee visited Oakwood lenges are ahead as we embark upon new last winter to meet with students and art roles as Co-Clerks of OPA, the Oakwood teacher Lizzie Meyer about the project, "Yes Parents' Association. It's our responsibil- a Better World is Possible.” The visit was in ity to work as a team to provide opportu- preparation for an event held at Brooklyn nities for parents to come together, get to Amy Cook (Aidan ’22) and Josie Angley (Michael ’21) Friends School on May 11th. Students know one another, and to become involved from Oakwood Friends, Brooklyn Friends, in and support the school community. The during plays, volunteering at and participat- Tanzania Secondary School and students groundwork has been laid out for us in ing in staff-hosted events such as Oaktober- from the Cove in the Bronx explored their recent years and our goal is to strengthen fest in the fall and the Wine Dinner & Auc- personal reactions, artistic statements OPA's foundation, hopefully, creating new tion each January. Without the support of and creative responses to the United friendships and opportunities along the way. parents, none of these activities would be Nations 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Faculty & Friends successful. Simply by being an Oakwood Development. The goals include ending poverty, zero hunger and climate mitigation. Congratulations to Ted Lonczak on his marriage to Masuma “Missy” Islam in June in Baltimore! Pictured Congratulations to Rosemary & Ted Messerschmidt We ask for your support and hope that you parent, you are a member of OPA. We hope with his brothers Will ’06 and Kip ’11. on the birth of their son, Peter Thorstein Messer- will volunteer to assist in any of OPA's many that you will get involved for one -- or many At Oakwood, Emmy and Jim assisted schmidt, born May 28, 2019. endeavors. Each year we host Parent Gath- -- of the opportunities available this year. students in reflecting on what the goals mean to them, and brainstorming ways 2008 2015 erings at local establishments, in the form of they might express the goals through art. Hyun Jung (Rachel) Lee visited with Math and Sci- Congratulations graduates! coffee meet-ups or an evening of dining and This year we're excited to be able to par- ence Chair Lacey Fredericks on a recent visit to drinks. We'll work to offer a variety of oppor- ticipate in a parent workshop on campus on An important component of the project was campus. tunities in hopes that something meets both October 26th entitled "Quakerism and Quak- the cultural exchange with the students your interest and schedule. Every spring we er Education" and hope that you will join in Kisangura, Tanzania, at the Quaker celebrate our staff and thank them for their us! We'll learn about Quaker history, Quak- efforts and support through Staff Apprecia- erism, and hold meaningful conversations supported state primary and secondary tion Week. This event has been a lot of fun, about the values within the Quaker educa- schools. Emmy and Willow traveled to both for parents as well as for staff. We ask tion that connects our children and families. the school in Kisangura during spring parents to drop off food and other good- break to engage the students and teachers ies to energize our staff as they enter finals We look forward to working with you on their expression of the goals and to and the last few weeks of the school year. and welcome your input, as well as in- connect them to the US participants. Our Juniors honor the Seniors by preparing sights from your students. Have a won- Leo Nobiletti pictured with his brother Eli ’11 Senior Gifts each spring and need parents derful year and we'll see you soon! and father Doug at his graduation from Long to drive them around town for supplies. We Best, Island University (LIU) support Oakwood by hosting bake sales Amy Cook & Josie Angley 2010 Caroline Pitner joined her parents who have been living on a boat in Europe on and off for the past Congratulations to Middle School Head Ricci Scott Oakwood Hosts Ukranian Students several years. She sailed on a leg of their journey on her marriage to Saddan Alma Bueno in July. from Valencia to Greece and will join them again when they come back across the Atlantic in the Mike Steinberg, History teacher and coach from coming year! 1983-85 – I loved teaching at Oakwood in the 1980s so much that I’ve decided to return to my teaching roots. After 22 years as legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, I Willow Bennison ’20 in Tanzania Jailin (Linda) Fang pictured with fellow alumna will join the faculty of the University of Michigan Jiahui (Lydia) Li ’15 & Ada Liang ’17 at her Law School in the fall, where I will teach a civil graduation from Indiana University Bloomington rights litigation course and and start a civil rights The two-week visit included trips to New clinic. York City - including a Yankee game, Phan- Hadis Daqiq graduated from Guilford College tom of the Opera, The Museum of Natural as a Bonner Scholar, one of 60 students who History and many cool places in the area: perform more than 24,000 hours of community Walkway Over the Hudson, Vassar College, service through sustained commitments to core Oakwood and Ukranian students at Yankee Game roller skating and bowling. As part of bi- partners in community groups and specific high- ology class we went eeling - that was an 2013 Oak Leaves need neighborhoods. She has since moved to San Summer 2019 Oakwood Friends School hosted a group of end, as they didn't want to leave - I can unforgettable experience, first with lots of Rui (Ray) Gao met up with classmates Yuanyu- Francisco to live with her sister, Sara. She is pic- 14 high school students from the Ukraine say - it was very successful! Working with a screaming! We also ate tons of ice-cream! an (Eunice) Li and Shiman (Silvia) Yu recently tured below with her sisters at Mahdia's gradua- on an educational trip to the United States company that has been offering these pro- in Bangkok and reminisced about their times at tion from Oakwood in May. ELAINE MILES in May. The students attended classes with grams for 17 years, I know for sure what On the way back to the airport, everybody Oakwood together! Director of Development & Alumni Affairs Oakwood students, learning the differenc- is good. And this program was excellent!” was silent, very sad that we were leaving. es in their educational systems and trying Some girls said they are ready to come back JULIE OKONIEWSKI some new and creative learning. Alekom First of all - it's always about people. We if we do this program again. On the 11 hour Associate Director of Development & Tour Director Maiya had this to say about were very fortunate with all the staff at flight home, they discussed all the bright Alumni Affairs their two-week immersion experience: Oakwood: their attitude towards the stu- moments of the trip, and we have so many dents, everybody willing to help, treating of them - all these memories made them very WENDY GIANGRASSO "We just returned from our wonderful Amer- our students like Oakwood students, always excited! So, once again, I would like to say Assistant Director of Development & ican School Immersion Program, organized warm, learning everyone’s name. Special a huge thank you to everybody who made Alumni Affairs by Oakwood Friends School. Seeing how thanks to Grace and Nick of the Admis- our stay at Oakwood Friends School unfor- our kids cried and hugged each other at the sions Office for organizing the activities. gettable and we hope to see you again!" 2 SSummerummer 20192017 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY SummerSummer 20192017 15 Remembering Mac Simms New Board Member Remembering Jonathan Flaccus ’58 and

Head of School, 1980 to 1988 Dawit Zeleke ’81 Richard Knapp ’58, Acorn Society Members of dogs must have passed to him because he owned Doberman pinschers for years, When Mac served in Korea, his command- Oakwood Friends School mourns the loss flag for the strange and curious, and thereby but as he aged, he was the owner of Dachs- ing officer wrote, "His intelligence, tact, and of two exceptional members of the class of allowed all the rest of us to live in that same hunds. When he died in January, I knew that unusually cooperative attitude have gained 1958, Jonathan Flaccus and Richard Knapp. free space, to indulge our own eccentricities. I would miss him terribly, for he was always for Mr. Simms the respect of the officers Both chose to continue their generous legacy I found that side of him deeply comforting.” capable of making me laugh and smile. And, and men alike." In his academic career, he of support for Oakwood students through memorably, he had the uncanny ability to would similarly have the respect of the stu- the establishment of endowed funds. Jonathan established the Native American make me aspire to his level of scholarship. dents, teachers, members of the Administra- Fund at Oakwood in 2017 inspired by the school’s celebration of Lakota Culture and the tion, parents, and members of the Boards of Jonathan Flaccus ’58 Through a bequest, Dick made a sub- and his wife Marcy activism of Shai Blackbird ’18 from the Rose- Trustees. As a public servant volunteering on stantial contribution to the John Hud- Hermansader were bud Reservation in South Dakota. Jonathan countless committees, Mac always did extra son Knapp’53 Scholarship Fund, estab- long-time residents traced his life-long interest and concern for work to build consensus and get things done. lished in 2000 through his brother’s estate. of Putney, Vermont, the rights of indigenous people to his grand- The Fund will now be called the John H. and more recently mother who put aside clothing to contribute He was a proud liberal who loved politics. At and Richard G. Knapp Scholarship Fund, of East Dummerston. to indigenous people in need. We are grate- The Gunnery, he ran mock political conven- as Dick requested. Oakwood was fortu- Jonathan was the ful to Jonathan for his philanthropic spirit tions every four years. In 1970, he ran for a nate to call him a distinguished alum- son of Violetta Flac- and affection for Oakwood Friends School. nus and wonderful friend of the school. seat in the State Senate in Connecticut. Mac's cus, an artist, and the opponents were adversaries -- not enemies. poet Kimball Flaccus. Dr. Richard Gilbert Raised by his grandparents in rural Pennsyl- Knapp ’58 taught IN MEMORY Mac is survived by his partner in life since 1980, vania, he spent much of his childhood explor- French and general his wife Chase; and the four children of their The Oakwood Friends School community ing the fields and forests around him. He later studies at Mars Hill Marjorie Glenn Thompson ’37 blended family: Jonathan, William, Amanda, stated that these memories were the source College for 31 years. January 25, 2019 mourns the loss of Clark M. Simms, former and Leonardo and their families. Rest in peace, teacher and head of school, who died on for many of his drawings and paintings. Dick’s colleague, Dr. Greg Clemons, Span- Thomas R. Kane ’41 July 12, 2019. Below, Amanda Junquera In his own words: February 16, 2019 Downing ’86 writes about her step-dad. Oakwood Friends School is delighted to During his high school years at Oakwood, ish Professor, wrote Jonathan developed a love of music, par- “Au Revoir Mon Ami” Mac Simms reflected on his appointment as welcome Dawit Zeleke, class of 1981, as Christina Gidynski ’50 Clark M. “Mac” Simms passed away on the newest member of the Board of Man- ticularly jazz, which lasted throughout his for publication in Oakwood’s head of school and his marriage life. He graduated from Haverford Col- the Mars Hill Maga- October 3, 2018 July 12, 2019 in Wells, Maine, from age- to colleague Chase Crosley in 1980: agers. Dawit lives in Chico, California, with related illnesses. He was born on July 27, his wife Corinne Ong, and serves as the lege and later, as a conscientious objector zine. Excerpts follow: Clark B. Hamilton ’50 during the war in Vietnam, he fulfilled his 1931, in Montclair, New Jersey, to William “On a very personal level, I am also aware Senior Advisor for Conservation and Agri- April 7, 2019 Henry Simms of Carmel, California, and culture for the Nature Conservancy. He is alternative service at the Bureau of Neu- Few people knew that Dick was an eminent of the patterns of permanence and change. rology and Psychiatry in Princeton, NJ, scholar on the French writer Voltaire and 18th Margery Mckercher Siedler of Montclair. It was a philosophy of education developed responsible for setting strategic vision and Patricia Feldsine King ’52 fundraising for projects for a conservation where he worked as a research associate. century French literature. In fact, few people June 28, 2018 over 20 years of teaching and administering, knew what a towering intellect and enjoy- Mac spent more than three decades being and a concern to help students individual- region that includes forests in the Sierra Ne- vada, river systems in Northern and Central Already a skilled photographer, he taught able person he was. Dick lived in a beau- Dorothy Kerr Bell ’53 a positive influence in the lives of the stu- ly discover a sense of worth and purpose, January 20, 2019 dents he taught and his many colleagues California, and more than 100,000 acres of himself filmmaking and found employ- tiful home in North Asheville. Inside were that brought me to Oakwood two years ment specializing in medical documen- artwork, ceramics, and beautiful pieces that at three different prep schools: The Gun- ago. At the same time, Chase Crosley ar- agricultural and rangeland properties. Dawit Briana Burns ’53 nery in Washington, Connecticut (1959 - and Cori also own and operate Capay Sat- taries. He worked as director of the film he had collected over the years. In fact, his rived to teach English, drama, and Quaker- department at NYU Medical Center. After home was like a museum: around each cor- February 15, 2017 1978), Oakwood School in Poughkeepsie, suma Mandarins, a certified organic orchard. ism. She and her two children quickly felt moving to San Francisco in 1970, he be- ner was another treasure that was matched New York (1978 - 1990) and the Millbrook Susan Friduss Mulliken ’53 that coming to Oakwood was like coming came the Supervisor of Motion Picture only by the elegant furnishings, carpets, and School in Millbrook, New York (1990 - 1992). home. This past June 22nd, Chase and I mar- In 2015, Dawit opened Alumni Weekend by June 13, 2019 presenting the Dash Davis Gleiter Lecture on Production at the University of California. rugs. I remember sitting on the welcoming ried each other in the Poughkeepsie Meet- front porch in warm weather just laughing Mac loved to teach English, especially Herman Social Justice: The First Time I Saw Snow: An Michael Roloff ’54 ing, in the company of family and friends. Jonathan was a natural traveler. As a col- and talking about anything and everything Melville's Moby Dick. Teaching gave him the Immigrant’s Journey that Began at Oakwood. May 2, 2019 Earlier in June, I enjoyed hearing from Em- lege student, he hitch-hiked to California with Dick. That was the beauty and joy of opportunity to enjoy afternoons either coach- Students and faculty were mesmerized learn- ily Taylor ’23 of earlier Oakwood romanc- every summer and after college he travelled Dick Knapp: he knew so much that I always Jonathan Flaccus ’58 ing, being with family or being outdoors. es and marriages. The other big change in ing about Dawit’s life from childhood in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, immigration to the United for 9 months in Europe and North Africa. considered him a walking encyclopedia. February 20, 2019 my life is, of course, becoming headmaster He hitch-hiked through most of sub-Saha- Mac always wanted to make the big- States and arrival at Oakwood as a freshman of Oakwood. I am still primarily a teacher, ran Africa and later spent a year and a half As a new professor in 1971, Dick stood out Dorothy Haserodt Shaffner ’59 gest possible difference. His personal, on- in 1976. After Oakwood, he earned his B.A. by inclination, and I shall probably remain travelling through Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, because of his non-Southern demeanor. Be- June 25, 2018 going inquiry was discovering whether so. But I am also excited by the challenges in Cultural Anthropology from Friends World College in Huntington, NY. He later gradu- Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand and Australia. ing from New England, Dick was not quite Michael Sarnoff ’62 this was best achieved by teaching Eng- and opportunities of my new job; and sup- sure how to maneuver the Southern way, lish or working in the administration. ported by Chase and by my colleagues and ated from the California Agricultural Lead- February 3, 2019 ership Program and serves on the Dean’s In 1976, he purchased and renovated a Victo- which was at times circuitous and not to friends here, I feel ready to take them on.” rian house on Main Street in Putney. To fur- the point. His stylized use of French and He first became the Assistant Headmaster at Advisory Board of the U.C. Davis College Malinda Greene Boyar ’65 of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. nish his house he went to local auctions and his worldliness was a refreshing element April 10, 2014 The Gunnery in 1963. He returned to teach- found himself enjoying the experience and for the college and for the small town of ing two years later. In 1977, he became The wondered if he could make a living buying Mars Hill; he brought culture to the cam- Cynthia Beal France ’69 Gunnery’s Assistant Headmaster for another Dawit has remained devoted to Oakwood Friends School through the years, support- and selling antiques. Beginning with antique pus and town. Dick’s personality could be February 23, 2017 year. In 1978, Mac moved to the Oakwood furniture and art, and soon expanding into misunderstood; he was ironic, deprecat- ing the annual fund and returning often for School, a Quaker school, to become the photography, antiquarian books and ephem- ing, and very blunt. But the truth was that Betsy Babson ’71 reunion weekends. Recently, on hearing chairman of the English, History and Reli- era, the Unique Antique filled with items he was also funny, quick with a comment March 15, 2019 the news of Mac Simm’s passing, he com- gion departments. In 1980, somewhat reluc- that Jonathan found intrinsically interesting. or opinion, and dedicated to his career of tantly, he became Oakwood’s Headmaster. mented: “I had the privilege of being men- Once the business was established, Jona- teaching. He loved his scholarly pursuits. Clark (Mac) Simms tored by Mac at Oakwood. He lives on in than resumed traveling around the world. July 13, 2019 Ultimately Mac’s decision between being a those he touched. I am heading out today Dick was always quick to laugh. His intel- Head of School, 1980-1988 teacher or administrator came down to his sens- for a hike in the Sierras. I couldn’t think Jonathan will be remembered by many for ligence came through in all he said and did Stephen G. Waters es of integrity, responsibility and duty. Those of a better way to celebrate his life.” his quick wit and wordplay. A friend wrote:” – his humility about his incredible intellect senses had served him well throughout his life. April 6, 2019 Chase and Mac at Alumni Weekend 2014 I will miss his kind but resolutely non-con- was perhaps one of his greatest features. Interim Head 1991-1992 forming spirit. Without apology, he planted a Dick was the son of a veterinarian. That love Nonprofit Org. US POSTAGE PAID SummerSummer 20201917 Permit No. 259 Newburgh, NY

Address Service Requested ONEWSLETTER FROMa OAKWOODk FRIENDS SCHOOL • CELEBRATINLG OVER e210 YEARS OaF FRIENDS EveDUCATION IN THE HUDSOsN VALLEY 2019-2020 Fall/Winter School Calendar October 22 Workshare Day October 25 Parents’ Weekend. Reception at Entering its fourth year of production, the the Meeting School’s multi-decade commit- Oakwood solar array has generated over 2.25 ment to sustainable practices. In phase one, Head’s House, 4:00pm A Sustainable Future by Chad Cianfrani, Head of School GWh of energy to date; an equivalent offset this grant will help expand our greenhouse November 6 Breakfast with the Head, 8:30am to the greenhouse gas emissions from over production, increase the number of garden November 14 Middle School Dinner, 5:00pm 340 cars or CO2 emissions from 90 homes plots and variety of plants, support faculty November 15 Parents’ Dinner, 6:00pm annually. Entering into a multi-year purchase professional development, expand our com- agreement, and with no initial cash out- posting program and enrich our curriculum. November 15-16 Fall Production, 7:30pm lay, Oakwood produces and offsets our an- December 8 11th grade College Planning, 1:00pm nual electrical consumption and has secured Multiple small projects and initiatives over December 17 Parents’ Dinner, 6:00pm known electricity costs for the next two de- the last several years have also supported Holiday Concert, 7:00pm cades. Sized to produce over 100% of our Oakwood’s commitment to sustainable prac- annual consumption, Oakwood receives cash tices. Beginning in 2014, oil-burning heating January 10 Winter Reunion rebates for excess production. The produc- systems were converted to higher-efficiency January 25 Wine Dinner & Auction, 6:30pm tion also provides future capacity for new ini- and cleaner natural gas systems. An energy February 28 Parents’ Dinner, 6:00pm tiatives such as an electric vehicle program. audit coupled with several NY State incen- February 28-29 Winter Production, 7:30pm tives allowed for cost-effective replacement Chad Cianfrani at the dedication of the campus Related to electric vehicle usage, Oakwood re- of campus lighting and the installation of solar array ceived grants this spring through the ‘Charge new HVAC control and circulation systems. Visit us at www.oakwoodfriends.org Ready NY’ program. At no cost, we were able Window replacements and several insulation As a young child, I distinctly remember my to receive and install two dual-port stations, upgrades provided further efficiency gains father following me around the house turning one located in front of Main building and and helped keep the dorms toasty warm. lights off. By the age of seven, I could rattle one behind Turner Math and Science Build- 16 SuSummermmer 20172019 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY off utility cost per kWh and the estimated life- ing. Oakwood now has fast, reliable charging The aggregate of these projects, large and small, cycle of the various incandescent bulbs illu- for several community vehicles and capacity have impacted both our carbon footprint and minating our home. Whether it was getting for the addition of an Oakwood electric ve- our annual expense line, yielding over $130,000 produce from a modest home garden, heat- hicles fleet. With running costs less than half in annual utility savings. We may not be fol- Oakwood’s Commencement on June 7, 2019 ing our living room with a wood-burning of traditional gas-powered vehicles, instal- lowing students around turning lights off be- stove, or having the entire house dark except lations of this nature help green the cam- hind them, but we are taking positive steps to- the room currently occupied; there seemed pus while reducing annual fuel expense. wards a cleaner, more sustainable Oakwood. to be an intersection between what is sus- tainable, what is good for the environment, In support of our sustainable gardening ini- and what yields measurable cost savings. tiatives, Oakwood was honored to receive a $50,000 grant this spring from The Meet- Over the past five years Oakwood has under- ing School in New Hampshire. Founded in taken several initiatives focused on environ- 1957 and closed in 2011, The Meeting School mental stewardship. Some of the projects were was a community-based Quaker school locat- small in nature, while others were large in scope ed on a working organic farm. Funds spent and vision. In weighing environmental impact over the next several years will help honor and return-on-investment, we have deployed our finite resources, both human and financial, with an eye towards a more sustainable future.

Thank you! 2018-2019 Annual Fund Exceeds Goal! Front row (l-r): Caitlin Amann; Mitashie (Mishy) Olmo; Mahdia (Hadi) Daqiq; Xinling (Clare) Wang, Xinli (Heidi) Wang; and Denique (Abbie) Tulloch. 2nd row from bottom (l-r): Victoria Allen; Anne Kronenberg; Yicheng (Annice) Liu; Thomas (Sage) Perkins; and Sean (Xiao) Kirchner. See Annual Gifts Report 3rd row from bottom (l-r): Joseph Spence; Eli Pollard; Olivia Castanza-Leasure; Terkala Gray; Katarzyna (Kasia) Tomporowska; Nafisa Rashid; and Vera In center section. Faculty vehicle charging in front of Main Building Pablo Ramos installing the new charging station in (Rosie) Kilby. front of the Main Building 4th row from bottom (l-r): Ye (Joe) Chen; Donglin (Layton) Liu; and Jaymee Cordova. Back row (l-r): Adam Feldman; Zhesen (Jason) Wang; Youyin (Benna) Su; Yifeng (Evan) Qian; and Ian Musumba.