The Magazine of Wilbraham & Monson Academy The Global School ® fall 2017 ACADEMYWORLD

Where We Are

also in this issue: Student Engagement News from the Hill Reunion 2017 perspectives by brian p. easler Head of School Where We Are: ‘When You See The Plan ... You Will Feel It, Also’

It is a very exciting time at intentions within the context of a 30-year vision Wilbraham & Monson Academy, and for the WMA campus. That is a long time to a tremendous privilege to be part of it. consider, but with a healthy dose of flexibility For the first time, WMA alumni, built into the plan, it will serve admirably as our families, staff and friends contributed lodestar long into the future. more than $1 million to the Annual The master planning process spanned three Fund, now called the Atlas Fund. This full weeks of this past school year and included all is a landmark accomplishment, and of the faculty and staff, a broad cross section of a sign of confidence as we continue our the student body, and as many parents and alumni efforts to further evolve the school. as we could involve. As a result, the plan is well Included in those efforts is our mission informed by both those who live the WMA life to balance the operating budget every day and the creativity and experience of our without the need for annual donations; master planning architects, Flansburgh Architects. as you already know, we are flipping Because the plan was created with such a breadth the Annual Fund upside down — ​from of involvement (some of the most innovative ideas a literal budget standpoint — ​so that came from students), there is a pervasive sense annual donors to the Atlas Fund of enthusiasm and optimism on campus. When continually move the school forward you see the plan, which you will soon, you will rather than simply sustaining it. feel it, also. This year, three years after beginning Beginning my fourth year as Head and 20th at this shift, we are spending 82 percent WMA, let me thank you all once again for the of the annual donations to support honor and privilege of serving all of you and the capital projects and non-operating WMA community. program improvements that move us forward. Some of this generosity supports much-needed new capital projects and deferred maintenance projects that have an immediate effect on the quality of the student experience and the effectiveness of our admission efforts. With the renovation of the Rich Hall roof, portico and exterior, the construction of the new Academic Services Center, and the installation of air conditioning in our dormitory lobbies and public areas, to name a few of the big projects, we are using your support to change WMA in meaningful ways. We have a long way to go before we accomplish our goal of transforming annual giving and our campus, but you can feel and see the difference already. This year, a portion of Atlas Fund giving also funded the creation of the WMA Facilities Master Plan. You will hear much more about this in the very near future, as the Master Plan will guide our facilities improvement efforts in Read the Head of support of our program for the next 10 or so School’s page at years. Our plan, however, will also inform our www.wma.us/hos contents

E ditor photography Teddy Ryan Kayla Aimone Paul Bloomfield A ssociate Editors Russ Held Russ Held Noah Kantor ’19 Bill Wells Teddy Ryan A dvisory Board Wendy Staples 24 Mark Aimone Bill Wells Brian Easler Various contributing photographers Dawn Hines desIgn Don Kelly Stoltze Design Elizabeth Mitchell-Kelly ’04 Janet Moran prIntIng Starburst Printing & Graphics, Inc. C tontribu ing Writers Mark Aimone Board of trustees Erika Convery ’19 Scott B. Jacobs ’75, Chair Christina Cronin James E. LaCrosse ’50W, Vice Chair Brian Easler Mark R. Shenkman ’61M, Vice Chair Andrew Faulstich ’15 David A. Reeves, Treasurer Tina Girhiny Krista Hanson, Secretary Haley Godin ’18 Caitlin S. Flynn ’06 34 48 Russ Held K. Ivan F. Gothner Dawn Hines Linda B. Griffin Don Kelly Judith A. Knapp Abigail Lacey ’19 Barry M. Maloney ’85 F eature Story WA M Spotlight Elizabeth Mitchell-Kelly ’04 Timothy J. Marini Janet Moran Andrew P. Mele 24 Brian Easler: Leadership, 31 The Student Experience Teddy Ryan Craig A. Rubin ’63W Gokul Sivakumar ’19 Bonnie Faulkner Ryan ’82 Caring & Humor 32 New Trustee Andrew P. Mele Emma Stoll ’18 trustees emerItI 33 Don Kelly Bench dedication Wally Swanson Eric W. Anderson 48 Heanny Mompho Bill Wells S upporting WMA Richard S. Fuld ’64W William E. James ’64W 2 Scott Jacobs ’75 D epartments

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W ilbraham & Monson Academy 30 Steph Reeves ’12 55 Class Notes Marketing & Communications Office 63 Annual Report 423 Main Street Traveling Titans Wilbraham, MA 01095-1715 [email protected] In Memoriam 34 Cuba: Baseball and Laughter Our Mission 38 England: Plymouth Exchange 51 Harold “Bud” Porter ’44W Wilbraham & Monson Academy is a transformational experience where 40 Central Europe: Different 52 Richard “R.B.” Phillips ’63W students become challenge-seeking citizens and leaders of an evolving world. Perspectives 53 Helmut Waszkis ’51W Wilbraham & Monson Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, 42 Iceland: Meeting Warm People 53 We Remember genetic information, military status, gender identity and any other 44 China: Lessons for the Teacher 54 Gary Beauchamp ’78 categories protected by federal, state or local law.

get social with us! on the cover wilbrahammonsonacademy Head of School Brian Easler has shown strong leadership of and genuine caring for WMA wilbrahammonson students. Among many of Easler’s engagements with students has been participating wilbrahammonsonacad in the Bunion Derby, as he did in full dress code in 2016. Lizzy Mitchell-Kelly ’04 details @theglobalschool Easler’s special bond and interaction with students. Story on page 24. Photo by qqid: 2306006424 Wendy Staples.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 1 supporting WMA By Teddy Ryan Director of Marketing & Communications Scott Jacobs ’75 on Connecting Board of Trustees, Heads of School and the Road Ahead

Times of transition at WMA Former Head of School Dick Malley initially invited Mr. Jacobs to join the Board. When Mr. Jacobs also heard from Jonathan Sperling ’57W about how the Academy was progressing, he looked forward to getting involved. It also didn’t hurt that his mother was still in town, a personal aspect that helped make his decision easier. “At the time, I didn’t realize how much we could get done, the challenges, thinking and hard work,” Mr. Jacobs said. He officially joined the Board in 2002 — the same year Rodney LaBrecque began his tenure as Head of School — and became the Chair in 2004. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Jacobs has seen an evolution within the styles of leadership and changes to the program, campus and student body. Through the work of Mr. Malley, Mr. LaBrecque and current Head of School Brian Easler, the high standards, for which WMA has always been known, have continued to rise. This in turn has impacted, and will continue When Scott Jacobs ’75 reflects on his three siblings attending after. Upon ▲ Chair of the Board to impact, admission: “more stable time as a student at Wilbraham & Monson graduation, he matriculated to Cornell of Trustees Scott Jacobs, admissions, quality applicants, stability Academy, he credits the likes of faculty and studied engineering. He began left, with former of the demand and excitement for Head of School Rodney legends Roger Lincoln, Hugh Harrell his career at DuPont Engineering, and the future.” LaBrecque (2002–2014). and others for how much the Academy after his career took him to Tulane When Mr. LaBrecque began to prepared him for his future. Mr. Jacobs University in New Orleans for an MBA, think about retirement, Mr. Jacobs recalls the mid-1970s as a tumultuous he charted a new path. made sure he and the Board worked time for the world and acknowledges Mr. Jacobs transitioned to the real closely, supporting Mr. LaBrecque and how hard the faculty and administration estate business and then later, his wife the transition to Mr. Easler as Head of worked for its students. A day student, Leslie’s family business, in insurance. School. Between the selection process he drove to school — a highlight for any “In times of crisis and stress, national and the transition, there are many teenager yearning for more freedom and recessions, you learn a lot about covering moving pieces when it comes to a independence as they enter adulthood. your bases, thinking forward, being smooth transition. “It was so important “It’s where you grow up, for me, it strategic, working really hard and being for the community that there be no was a lot of growth here. I was a younger able to look back and realize how far glitches, there be continuity. I hope it student when I went to college, but I was you’ve come,” he shared. felt, for people, quite seamless,” Mr. academically prepared,” Mr. Jacobs said. All of these skills have prepared him Jacobs recalled. “That was our goal, He spent two years at the Academy, for his role as Chair of the WMA Board I think we were reasonably successful following his older brother Eric, with of Trustees. in that goal.”

2 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 “Leadership is a way hopefully helped him learn how to work has to offer students.” with a board,” Mr. Jacobs said. “You can This doesn’t mean that what makes of thinking, a way describe what being a parent’s like, but WMA “WMA” will change. until you’re a parent, you don’t really get “We have a great culture, I wouldn’t of acting and, most it. There are certain things you have to want to see that change,” Mr. Jacobs said. experience to really experience and I think “There will be some program change, importantly, a way being a Head and working with a board, but only enhancements as we go forward. of communicating.” you can study it all day long, but you have We have a 30-year picture of where we to get into it. I know he has an excellent want to go. It’s pretty substantial. It — Simon Sinek relationship with his board.” would be the most substantial change in ▼ Head of School Of Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Easler was the school’s facilities certainly since Brian P. Easler, left, reciprocal in saying, “Scott has, similar to its opening.” shakes hands with What does it take? me, had the advantage of also working With people like Mr. Jacobs who lead Chair of the Board of Trustees Scott Jacobs Mr. Jacobs is not only the Chair of with both of the most recent Heads, Dick and contribute in many ways toward the at the 2014 Convocation the WMA Board of Trustees, but also Malley and Rodney LaBrecque. The positive experience and the growth of the Ceremony and his serves on a public utility board in New consistency of his leadership has spanned Academy, the future looks promising. installation as Head. Orleans, among other roles. Working these transitions, tied them all together on that board, with a large budget and essentially, and provided stability for significant construction underway WMA. As a brand new Head of School (in in the city, he helps to guide people in 2014), I could not have asked for a better fulfilling their governance roles versus mentor. Scott is always, and I mean that trying to administer. literally, available to me when I need him, “There is a difference between and he has guided me masterfully in my governing and administering or learning curve as a Head of School.” managing. Having been on this (WMA) Board for the length of time I’ve had, Looking to the future I’ve learned the difference in those Having just completed the introductory and can better execute governing an phase of the Campus Master Planning organization as opposed to managing. process, the buzz and excitement across This has helped me on other boards,” campus and into the alumni world is very Mr. Jacobs said. positive. As Academy World readers have Working with two different Heads seen and will continue to see, the long- of School has also provided insights into term plans for the Academy leave much various types of leadership skills. With work, strategic thinking and growth to be every person, there are different sets of done. “It’s a great time at the Academy. skills, and there are those different sets at We will have, and should have, great and different times of need for the Academy. stable leadership,” Mr. Jacobs shared. “People can be equal leaders with While WMA has reached a comfortable completely different sets of skills,” Mr. level with operations, admission and Jacobs said. “Any management team stable enrollment each year, there are still molds around to complement the aspects on which it can improve. particular talents and skillsets of the “As people will see later, we’re really leader at hand.” trying to look out 30 years at what the With Mr. Easler as Head of School, school is,” Mr. Jacobs said. “Over the Mr. Jacobs feels there is a mutually next decade, we hope to see a pretty big respectful and trustful relationship. transition in the school in terms of the “We talk regularly, at least weekly. I’ve facilities and strength and what WMA

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 3 departments News from the Hill

Haley Godin ’18, Academy Dancers run Day of Dance

Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s Haley Monson Academy Day of Dance in the ▲ WMA students “At dance, we form more than a team. Godin ’18 has been dancing since she Dance Room at the Athletic Center April 15. (back row, from left) Instead, we all become best friends, and was 2 years old. Needless to say, she has a “I love to dance because it is a way to Charlotte Kindblom ’21, that is something I feel should be spread to Haley Godin ’18, Sara passion for dance and plenty of expertise. forget everything that is going on around other young girls because they will form Troy ’20, Shaylyn When Haley received a Global Leaders you,” Haley explained. “If I am having a Glenn-Eadie ’20 and friendships that will last for a long time assignment where she needed to show bad day, I love going to dance class and Sarah Kulig ’19 are all to come.” her leadership skills, she knew exactly what immediately feeling better after stepping smiles with their Day After stretching, the students avenue to take. in the dance room because I am surrounded of Dance group. choreographed their own dance with the Haley and the WMA Academy Dancers by my friends and the environment that help of Haley and other members of the hosted 13 girls ages 6–12 at the Wilbraham & dance provides. WMA Academy Dancers.

4 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Mariel Picknelly ’20 Enjoys PSAT Honors Bestowed High-Profile Exposure on 4 WMA Students

Some of the biggest brands and “Every social media platform Regardless of age or profession, it names in the social media world goes to this event,” Mariel said. feels nice to be rewarded. headed to Florida in May. “Instagram was there, Twitter, On one of the most challenging Facebook, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Periscope international high school academic YouTube . . . and Wilbraham and all the social media apps assessments offered, four students & Monson Academy’s Mariel were there showing their newest from Wilbraham & Monson Academy Picknelly ’20. technology and bringing were rewarded. Mariel represented Musical.ly representatives of the company Alexa Fleury ’18, Ashley at the sixth annual Playlist Live, there. It’s a huge convention.” Bradway ’18, Shiyin “Sally” Liu ’18 which was held in Orlando Musical.ly is a free app that and Zihan “Leo” Liu ’18 were May 5–7. focuses on short videos and live recognized at school meeting To be clear, this wasn’t a show broadcasts. It was launched in April 13 for scoring in the top 3.3 or gathering exclusively for 2014 and already has millions of percent on the 2016 Preliminary teenagers. The event included the users from throughout the globe. SAT/National Merit Scholarship giants of the social media world, Mariel has accumulated Qualifying Test. which made Mariel’s invitation 111,000 followers on social media The four juniors were among and participation all the more and seven million likes for her 50,000 students honored among the impressive. Musical.ly broadcasts. 1.5 million worldwide who took the exam. “Within current memory, this is the first time we’ve had four students SooYoung “Harry” Park ’18 math minds in the country April 19–20 selected in the first round of the Shines in Math in a grueling nine-hour test. National Merit Scholarship,” Head “It was a long journey from the of School Brian Easler said. “It’s a So much of math is about numbers. summer,” Harry said. “When we first significant accomplishment for us Let’s go over some numbers. started the math team at WMA, I as a school. This is very meaningful More than 75,000 high school didn’t expect this. But we all worked for us. We’re very proud of Sally, students in the United States together, and (Math Department Leo, Alexa and Ashley, who are registered to partake in the 2017 Chair) Mr. (Mark) Fischer encouraged now automatically entered into the American Mathematics Competitions, me a lot. I think that’s why I got a scholarship competition.” run by the Mathematical Association good result.” of America. Harry learned he scored high After two rounds of competitions, enough on AMC’s second round, the ▼ From left, Alexa Fleury ’18, Ashley less than 1 percent advanced to the American Invitational Mathematics Bradway ’18, Shiyin “Sally” Liu ’18 and Zihan third and final round. Competition, April 4. He took the “Leo” Liu ’18. Following hours of effort and three-hour exam on March 22, still initiative on his part, not to mention “Mr. Fischer jetlagged from returning to WMA ability, Wilbraham & Monson encouraged me a from spring break. Academy’s SooYoung “Harry” Park ’18 “I had no idea how I did because was remarkably among that tiny lot. I think that’s the questions were really hard,” Harry percentage. admitted. “Part of me believed I Harry was one of just 285 students why I got a good would qualify and part of me believed of that original 75,000 to advance I wouldn’t. I didn’t know how many to the USA Mathematics Olympiad, result.” questions I got right. I was confident I which is the final round of the AMC. — SooYoung got six or seven questions, but I Harry competed against the brightest “Harry” Park ’18 wasn’t confident about two or three.”

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 5 departments: NEWS FROM THE HILL

STEM 9 Physics Classes Win National Awards

Wilbraham & Monson Academy continued to show its skillful knack in the field of science as three groups from former Science Department Faculty member Mrs. Marissa Axtell’s STEM 9 Physics Teresa Kennedy ’12 Spends classes won awards in the 2017 Summer Studying in China Toshiba ExploraVision competition. Through her experiences as The national contest recognized the a student and faculty member at top 10 percent of its applicants with Wilbraham & Monson Academy, honorable mention awards. Fewer than ▲ Left to right, Hao “Harrison” Pan, Sijian “Raymond” Tao, Joshua Besse, Yanxi Teresa Kennedy ’12 has learned 50 schools in the country had students “Scarlet” Lu and former Science Department Faculty member Marissa Axtell. much more about China than the in ninth grade classes win awards. average person. “All of the STEM 9 kids did a great There’s nothing average, though, job working on the project,” Mrs. about Teresa. Eager to learn since Axtell said. “The students who worked her days as a middle school student on these particular projects put in at the Academy, her brushes with a lot of time outside of class, which the Chinese culture at WMA have helped bring them to honorable only piqued her interest in the mention status. world’s most populated country. “Only the top 10 percent of the After being selected to one of thousands of projects that are turned the most prestigious academic in from the U.S. and Canada are programs in the world, and charged recognized with an honorable mention, by her interest in human rights, so it’s definitely a great achievement Teresa dove head first into to earn that honor.” everything China. This was the third time in as Teresa was picked from a large many years students from WMA have ▲ Left to right, Jingting “Gina” Xie, Yikai “Joe” Zhou, Lourdes Frempong and former pool of applicants to attend the received awards in the ExploraVision Science Department Faculty member Marissa Axtell. selective Yenching Academy of contest. Peking University in Beijing, which The following students, all in the started during the summer. Class of 2020, won awards for their The program draws the brightest ingenious innovations: students from throughout the · Fusionerator—Joshua Besse, Hao world, to educate them about “Harrison” Pan, Yanxi “Scarlet” Lu, China and the country’s role in Sijian “Raymond” Tao the world. As a student at WMA, Teresa · More Convenience & Comforts: The traveled outside the country Gas Form Medicine —Tianqi to Thailand, India, Haiti, Brazil, “Wernich” Li, Muwei “Katherine” Vietnam and Cambodia. Her Xu, Yawen “Zoey” Guan, Ellen adventurous side continued in Oudkerk-Sodia college at the University of Notre · Explore the Unknown Interstellar Dame, spending time in Peru, Space: The PELLET — ​Lourdes Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Germany,

Frempong, Jingting “Gina” Xie, ▲ Left to right, Muwei “Katherine” Xu, Tianqi “Wernich” Li, Yawen “Zoey” Guan, Ellen England and Costa Rica, as well Yikai “Joe” Zhou Oudkerk-Sodia and former Science Department Faculty member Marissa Axtell. as Brazil again.

6 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 ‘Dr.’ Courtney Fallon ’17 Participates in Mentor Program

Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s Courtney Fallon ’17 isn’t 100 percent sure if she’s going to go into the medical field. For one day, however, to a degree, Courtney was a doctor. Courtney participated in the Hampden District Medical Society’s High School Doctor for a Day Mentoring Program April 13 at Baystate Medical Center. “I was interested in doing the Doctor for a Day Program because I’m interested in how people think and behave, and people, in general, and how they cope with different things in life,” said Courtney, who’s considering minoring in psychology in college. Courtney didn’t get placed where she had hoped, but that didn’t diminish her experience. She was granted nearly full WMA Quartet Wins Local Film access to Baystate, including restricted areas. Festival Honor “I spent the day helping people who had ulcers due to diabetes or heart diseases,” she explained. “They had ulcers Four students from Wilbraham & to the students in the Academy’s film on their feet because the veins couldn’t get blood to Monson Academy came up with an afternoon activity. “They came in their legs, so they ended up getting ulcers or their legs idea for a short film. every day and put in all of their time were falling apart. Turns out, that idea was pretty and effort. I’m unbelievably happy. “The most interesting part was I was able to go around good . . . so good it won an award. Of everyone who could have taken that and see the operating rooms, and being in the hospital I Di “Johnny” Wang ’17, Zhonghan prize, I’m glad they did because the learned it wasn’t anything like TV shows. I saw people who “Scott” Jiang ’18, Yifan “Kevin” Qiu ’18 amount of work they put into it was needed help getting everything, and seeing how doctors and Tianyi “Tony” Zhu ’18 teamed to astonishing.” talk behind the scenes and asking other people’s opinions and win the Bing Arts Center One Minute doing everything they could for them.” ▲ Left to right, Yifan “Kevin” Qiu ’18, Tianyi Student Film Festival. The group was “Tony” Zhu ’18, Zhonghan “Scott” Jiang ’18 and honored at a ceremony in Springfield Di “Johnny” Wang ’17. May 6 at the Bing for winning the high school division for its “Annoying Creatures” entry. “The amount of work they put into this project . . . they came up to me and had an idea,” said Mr. Michael Dziura, who presented the contest

“They came in every day and put in all of their time and effort. I’m unbelievably happy. Of everyone who could have taken that prize, I’m glad they did because the amount of work they put into it was astonishing.” — ​Mr. Michael Dziura

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 7 departments: NEWS FROM THE HILL award winners from wma: how they placed in their chapter and 4 WMA Students Win Gold at National French Contest nationally

For the third year in a row, Wilbraham country on the French I exam. french 5h/post ap & Monson Academy students were “I was surprised. I didn’t expect silver: Nicolas Dubois ’18, 1st in among the top scorers on Le Grand to get second,” said Alejandro. “Mrs. chapter, 10th nationally Concours, also known as the National (Mary) Bacon told me I got a high bronze: Kenneth Harroy ’17, 4th in French Contest of the American score and I thought that was cool, but chapter, 14th nationally; Jordana Association of Teachers of French. I never thought I’d get where I am.” Irzyk ’17, 7th in chapter, 16th nationally Four Academy students earned Alejandro, who speaks English, gold medals and 24 others also received Spanish and Portuguese, was looking french 4 honors honors on the 2017 test. Gold medal to learn a fourth language when he gold: Andrea Teofili ’17, 3rd in chapter, finishers scored in the 95th percentile. enrolled at WMA, and thought learning 6th nationally; Lukas Muscella ’19, “Our French Department has done a French made the most sense to try. 4th in chapter, 7th nationally nice job in getting the students prepared, “The writing is similar to Spanish bronze: Elizaveta Biryukova ’19, and the results show the students are and Portuguese, and there’s a little A handful of WMA 10th in chapter, 13th nationally; Gokul making excellent progress,” World bit of English that kind of helps me to students were Sivakumar ’19, 11th in chapter, 14th Languages Department Chair Kevin understand French better so I think recognized at school nationally meeting for their Kane said. it was a little easier for me because of achievements on Le More than 78,000 students took my background knowledge,” Alejandro mention d’honneur: Clara Grand Concours, also this year’s Le Grand Concours. Of the explained. “I like French but it’s a little Harrington ’18 known as the National WMA students, Alejandro Sanchez ’20 weird, though, because things don’t French Contest of the honors french 3 American Association placed the highest, winning his regional always match, like sometimes I think gold: Daniel Voronin ’17, 2nd in of Teachers of French. chapter and taking second in the it’s one thing and it’s another one.” chapter, 7th nationally

silver: Shiyin “Sally” Liu ’18, 5th in chapter, 11th nationally

bronze: Michael Carson ’18, 12th in chapter, 18th nationally; Ellen Oudkerk- Sodia ’20, 11th in chapter, 17th nationally

honorable mention: Liam Garrison ’20, Idan Tretout ’19, Alejandra Gabilondo Camara ’19

french 2 bronze: Abigail Lacey ’19, 9th in chapter, 9th nationally

Honorable Mention: Mariel Picknelly ’20, Sara Troy ’20, Nicholas Spellman ’19, Jack Woodbury ’19, Yupei Sun ’19

french 1 Gold: Alejandro Sanchez ’20, 1st in chapter, 2nd nationally

Bronze: Rachel Wilson ’18, 7th in chapter, 10th nationally

Honorable Mention: Ragene Hong ’20, Yitian “Janice” Zha ’18, Marcelo Bravo da Rosa ’17, Julia Puppolo ’20, Kasey Reed ’20

8 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 WMA Students Immersed in France at Boston Workshop

For two hours on a Tuesday night “It was an extremely relevant “He went through all the hot in April in Boston, Wilbraham & activity,” Daniel Qin-Dong ’17 periods of history and explained Monson Academy students were said. “As the French presidential very well how we came to this immersed in France and the many elections were coming up very day and the political picture we aspects of the French culture, soon, it’s an important time have today as a result of all these new and old. to be aware of global politics. centuries,” said Mrs. Dubois, World Languages Department The French language training in a French teacher at WMA. Chair Kevin Kane and faculty listening comprehension and Along with Daniel, also member Fabienne Dubois took speaking on a very important attending the workshop Jaehyuk ‘Sean’ Chung ’18 Wins nine WMA students to the state topic was fulfilling.” were: Elizaveta Biryukova ’19, International DECA Award capital for an all-French speaking The workshop’s host was Clara Harrington ’18, Lukas workshop, covering the country’s well versed in the history of Muscella ’19, Ellen Oudkerk- history and the upcoming election. France. He explained, in French, Sodia ’20, Liam Garrison ’20, Another business competition meant another It wasn’t France, but inside how the country switched from Gokul Sivakumar ’19, Nicolas award for Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s those four walls, it sure felt a monarchy to a republic, as Dubois ’18 and Alejandra Jaehyuk “Sean” Chung ’18. that way. well as France’s four revolutions. Gabilondo Camara ’19. This, however, wasn’t just any award — this was an award at one of the largest business events in the world for high school students. Sean won a medal at the DECA Work of 4 WMA Students International Career Development Conference, Published in Print which drew 18,000 students and business leaders to Anaheim, Calif., April 26–29. With so many social media outlets “It was a lot of effort and time consuming available, students can regularly express but it’s a good memory,” Sean said. themselves or display their writing Yes, awards often create good memories. ability for the world to see. Sean, competing in the Principles of Business However, there is still something Administration and Management category, special about being published in print. It earned a medal for reaching the final round of typically takes extraordinary talent and the international competition. effort to have a written work make it Participants took a 100-question test on to a layout and be published. Emma Kindblom ’17 Emily Dromgold ’17 the first day before role-playing an interview Four Wilbraham & Monson Academy on the second day. Sean’s performance during students earned that rare and special the first two days secured him a rare spot reward in May when it was announced on the third day, where he completed another they had writing pieces selected for role-playing interview. the fourth annual Massachusetts High Sean won first place at the district School Magazine of the Arts. competition and fourth place at the state Emma Kindblom ’17, Emily level, which attracted 2,300 students. At the Dromgold ’17, Jiaming “Martin” Mao ’17 state event, Sean was also nominated and Celina Rivernider ’19 were published as a state officer, with some of those added in the 2017 spring issue of the statewide responsibilities spilling over to the magazine. The four students were also international event. invited to attend a gala at the University Jiaming “Martin” Mao ’17 Celina Rivernider ’19 DECA is an international association of of Massachusetts at Boston May 21, high school and college students and where their work was exhibited. teachers of marketing, management and For all four students, it was the entrepreneurship in business, finance, first time they were published in a non- hospitality, and marketing sales and service. WMA publication.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 9 departments: Titans Victorious Titans Victorious

Katie Cronin ’17 Named to Massachusetts All-State Girls’ Soccer Team

Even though the soccer season had been done for more than four months, the awards kept coming in for Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s Katie Cronin ’17. Katie, one of the top players in the Academy’s rich girls’ soccer history, was named to the All-State team by the Massachusetts Soccer Coaches Association, which includes all high schools in the state. “It’s really cool to be recognized by the coaches association,” Katie said. “There are a lot of teams, players and coaches that go into it. Riflery Finishes with Undefeated Championship Season I’m grateful for that opportunity.” Katie played four seasons of varsity soccer for the Titans. The good news keeps coming for going undefeated during the season,” chosen for it because I’m only a second- During her senior season, she the Wilbraham & Monson Academy Coach Bill Passy said. year shooter. I knew definitely that recorded 17 goals and five assists, Riflery team. Before winning any team titles, Dan would be getting it. He does was named as a Western New Then again, when a team goes Dan and Erika made Academy a lot of work outside of our England All-Star and earned the undefeated and wins a championship history when they set school records practices. I had some good days but team’s MVP award. for the first time in 28 years, that during the regular season, both I had some off days. While I can “Katie was a mainstay for the team deserves good news. posting scores of 198 (out of 200) in shoot really well, I need to work on program for her four years,” Girls’ Based on their scores during regular season matches. consistency.” Soccer Coach Don Nicholson said. league matches and National Rifle “It’s a big honor,” said Dan, who WMA claimed the Quinnipiac “She’s had a great career, she’s been Association sanctioned events, averaged a score of 195 during the Division (regular season), Prep a great goal scorer and a tremendous WMA’s Dan Wesson ’18 and Erika season. “I’m happy to represent the School Gallery Match (invitational) worker. And most importantly to Convery ’19 were named to the school and I’m happy to get onto and Connecticut High School me and her teammates, she’s been Connecticut State Rifle and the team knowing last year I had Shoot-Off (championship) titles a great teammate and a tremendous Revolver Association All-State a chance but wasn’t able to.” during the season. leader for the program as a captain.” First team. “I’m thrilled,” said Erika, who Katie received a scholarship ​ Erika Convery ’19, left, and Dan Wesson ’18 “Dan and Erika were the main averaged a 189.5 for the Titans were big reasons for the success of the Riflery and is playing soccer at Division I cogs in the Titan Riflery team in 2016–17. “I did not expect to be team in 2016–2017. Bryant University.

10 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Emma Kindblom ’17 Leaves Behind Softball Legacy

During the spring, Emma “I don’t like to keep track 100 Club for runs, and then Kindblom ’17 continued of things,” said Emma, who a couple games later she hit to show why she is so clearly played seven seasons for the another milestone with the the best player in the history WMA Softball team. “I like to 100 Club for hits. Going into of the Wilbraham & Monson focus more on the team and this year, although it wasn’t Academy Softball program. being in the moment and on her radar, we realized she Already the owner of so helping my teammates. I wasn’t was approaching the 100 Club many accomplishments, counting down the RBIs for runs batted in. Emma joined — actually, and I didn’t know he was going “For Emma, being a created — the 300 Club this to make a club out of it. lead-off hitter for most of her season. After reaching the “It’s another milestone in time at WMA, RBIs can 100-mark for career runs my time here at WMA and an be hard to come by. It was no and hits last season, Emma aspect of what I’ve been able to surprise to me for her to get knocked in her 100th career contribute to WMA athletics.” the 100 Club for runs and teammate in a game at Emma, who will play hits, but her coming up on Miss Hall’s School May 10. softball on scholarship 100 RBIs is a testament to her “I don’t know if a 300 Club next season at Division I longevity, her ability to stay exists but it was the name Manhattan College, owns relatively healthy and to I came up with because it’s a virtually every offensive persevere.” phenomenal feat,” Coach record for the Titans. At Commencement, Erik Kindblom said. “I didn’t know the 300 Emma won the Dr. George E. Emma knew her RBI Club existed until we started Rogers Scholar Athlete Award. count was climbing but didn’t to come up on it,” Coach pay any attention to reaching Kindblom explained. “Last Emma Kindblom ’17 leaves a certain number. year, Emma reached the behind a softball legacy at WMA.

Softball Reaches Postseason The Wilbraham & Monson Academy Softball team earned the right to defend its championship this season, gaining a spot in the Western New England Softball Class B Tournament. The third-seeded Titans played at #2 Suffield Academy May 20 in a semifinal, earning the Academy its fourth consecutive postseason appearance. Suffield won to advance to the final. “It was a very determined and focused effort by the group,” Coach Erik Kindblom said. “We continued to live by our motto as far as being tough and together.” The Titans beat The Ethel Walker School 5–2 last year to claim its first softball title in school history. Behind the senior leadership of pitcher Emma Kindblom ’17, shortstop Marissa Fabbo ’17 and catcher Gabby Leary ’17, the Academy completed the regular season 11–2. “Our senior leadership was particularly hungry to get back to the playoffs,” Coach Kindblom said.

The 2017 Softball team had a great season, qualifying for its fourth straight postseason appearance.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 11 departments: Titans Victorious

Boys’ Lacrosse Coach Mike MacDonald Honored

Just days after the Wilbraham & Monson above it all together. It’s positive for our boys to explained. “They’re not in our league but Academy Boys’ Lacrosse team completed Coach Mike get the exposure, but it’s also great for they will be added in next year. No other its best season since 1991, Coach Mike MacDonald speaks to our school to compete with the other top team in our league beat them. We were the the Titans during a MacDonald was named the Mike Fuller 2017 lacrosse game. programs. We’re right there knocking on only team to beat them. That put us on Head Coach of the Year by the Western the door. It’s exciting for me as a coach the map and gave us some great exposure.” New England Scholastic Sports Lacrosse above right and the boys should be excited because The Titans were led by their six seniors: Boys’ Lacrosse Coach Association. Mike MacDonald was without their dedication and hard work, Alexander Strange ’17, Zach Mann ’17, Remarkably, Coach MacDonald named the Mike Fuller this isn’t possible.” Tony Barbieri ’17, Michael Kendall ’17, received all 12 votes for the honor. Head Coach of the WMA finished the season 10–4, with Cam Curland ’17 and Ryan McNeil ’17. “To hear the other coaches talk about Year by the Western all four of the losses coming by four goals Alexander (Regis College), Zach (Mount our program and them seeing us turn New England or less. St. Mary’s University), Tony (University Scholastic Sports the corner means a lot,” said Coach Lacrosse Association. “To see we are competing with the of Rochester), Cam (Drew University) MacDonald, who received the award May best . . . we ended up having a huge win and Ryan (Le Moyne College) will play 22 at a league meeting. “We’re bringing over Pomfret early,” Coach MacDonald lacrosse in college.

12 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Three Titans Claim New England Track Titles

The Wilbraham & Monson Academy Track team returned from the biggest meet of the season with three champions May 20 as Kayla Mokwuah ’18, Courtney Thrun ’17 and Xavier Jones ’17 claimed titles at the New England Prep School Track Association Division III meet at Cheshire Academy. Kayla earned the bonus prize, with her throw of 37 feet, 6½ inches in the shot put, setting a school and Division III record. Kayla smashed her school record of 36–1 on her final throw, topping the rest of the field by more than 2 feet. The New England record was 35–9½. “I’m happy about getting the New England record,” Kayla said. “I didn’t know what it was before coming into the meet but I’m glad I got it. It’s my mark on WMA and I’m happy to do it. I was excited Girls’ Lacrosse Standout to win. I didn’t know about the other throwers coming in. I knew I was going to have to throw well if I was going to win.” Scores 100th Career Goal Of the three winners, Courtney’s title was the most surprising. She had only thrown the javelin once during the regular season How good of an athlete is Katie team as an unselfish and humble and was seeded eighth in a large field. Cronin ’17? teammate,” Coach Christa Robinson “I was not expecting to win javelin,” Courtney admitted. “If Well, she recorded her 100th said after the game. anything, I was expecting to do best in high jump.” career goal for the Wilbraham Katie entered the game with Courtney did very well in high jump, taking third (5 feet) before & Monson Academy Girls’ 98 career goals, although she was doing the same in the shot put (33–3). In her final event, the javelin, Lacrosse team. unaware of her total. She scored on she set the tone on her second throw with a toss of 104–4. No one And, oh by the way, lacrosse a rebound into the upper left corner could catch her and she won the event by more that 4 feet, missing is Katie’s second sport . . . maybe following a free position shot. the school record by a foot. her third. “It’s been an amazing four years,” Meanwhile, Xavier saved his best for last, soaring 43–9 to win Katie recorded the milestone said Katie, who also starred at the triple jump by 6 inches out of the third seed after two bad jumps goal in the first half of a WMA basketball and soccer for the Titans. and a scratch. home game against Miss Porter’s “Lacrosse isn’t my number one sport “(On my final attempt) I didn’t look at the board and I was School April 26. but it’s been a great experience focusing on getting a good jump,” Xavier said. “I didn’t even hit the “It was exciting,” Katie said. “I and I wouldn’t have given it up for board and I still jumped a 43–9. Maybe it was the adrenaline. It was obviously couldn’t have done it the world.” a good jump for me. without my coaches and teammates “It feels really good to win a New England title. Coming here helping me along the way every Katie Cronin, front row (No. 8) and being able to do so many great things with the school has been day in practice and in games.” celebrates her 100th career goal with really good.” “Katie continues to lead the her Girls’ Lacrosse team.

Kayla Mokwuah ’18 Courtney Thrun ’17 Xavier Jones ’17 departments: Titans Victorious

Girls’ Basketball Team wins Trustees Cup

The Wilbraham & Monson Academy community service and loved doing it. Girls’ Basketball team closed its 2016–17 And they were good girls in our season with a win . . . at home. community. I think they’re positive At Commencement May 27, Coach influences and good citizens of WMA.” Durelle Brown’s senior-led team claimed The 2016–17 roster included: Meera the Academy’s prestigious Trustees Ratte ’17, Annika Bruce ’17, Jenny Cup. The honor is presented to the English ’17, Katie Cronin ’17, Courtney program that excels on the field and in Thrun ’17, Alex Garrison ’18, Kayla the classroom, and also participates Mokwuah ’18, Jada Childs ’19, Leilani in community service. Bennett ’19 and Julia Puppolo ’20. “There’s nothing like being recognized by your own community,” said Coach Brown, whose team finished Trustees Cup winners (left to right), Head Coach 17–5. “In a year that saw a ton of Durelle Brown, manager Jonathan “Nelly” Cotto ’17, fantastic teams — Football, Boys’ Lacrosse, Jenny English ’17, Alex Garrison ’18, Katie Cronin ’17, Meera Ratte ’17, Courtney Thrun ’17, Kayla Mokwuah ’18, Riflery — it’s a testament to the girls Annika Bruce ’17, Julia Puppolo ’20, Leilani Bennett ’19, because they work so hard in the Jada Childs ’19 and manager Caelan Etti ’17 enjoyed classroom. We had a 3.6 GPA. We did an outstanding girls’ basketball season.

14 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Boys’ Golf Team Enjoys School-Record Moments

The Wilbraham & Monson Academy Peter shot par with a 72, which earned Golf team had its greatest day in the him medalist honors. Eddie Morin ’18 (77), history of the program May 13, setting Kenneth Harroy ’17 (78), Andrew a school record for 18 holes in a match Nagle ’18 (86) and Jack Godin ’20 (87) all in Bernardston at Crumpin-Fox Club. helped the Titans with the record-setting The Titans finished with a team score performance. of 400, smashing the school record by Peter’s record round include five Left to right, Miles Lester ’17, Kenneth Harroy ’18, more than 20 shots. birdies and four pars, which was Peter Bowie ’18, Jack Godin ’20, Andrew Nagle ’18, Also, Peter Bowie ’18 recorded a particularly impressive given the narrow Eddie Morin ’18 and Coach Doug Hutcheson. 5-under-par 31 on the front nine, tying a fairways at Crumpin-Fox. New England prep school record for nine “He said he hit every fairway and every holes, matching WMA’s Matt Naumec ’15. green and made his putts,” Coach “I’ve been working really hard on my “I thought the team play was Hutcheson said. “He was in a zone and game so it’s nice to see it come out that outstanding,” Coach Doug Hutcheson was able to stay in that zone and the result way,” Peter said. “I wasn’t expecting a 31 said. “Given the difficulty of the golf was wonderful. He got in that zone that on that course. It just happened. It course, which is a tough course, to athletes try to get into — ​when they aren’t was nice. It’s a tough course so to be able shoot that score on that golf course thinking about the result at all and they’re to pull that off and capitalize on the was fantastic.” just reacting instinctively.” opportunity was nice.”

Girls’ Golf Team Records Successful Debut Season

The Wilbraham & Monson Academy Girls’ Golf team completed its inaugural season undefeated, sweeping its final match against Williston Northampton School and Miss Hall’s School May 10. WMA tied Williston before beating the Wildcats and Miss Hall’s in match play. “We did really well,” said Kiana Smith ’17, who had a low score of 51 for the Titans in the final competition. “I fell onto the floor when I found out we beat Williston and Miss Hall’s. I’m proud of us. I didn’t think we would win both. It’s exciting.” “This is a good start,” Coach Kevin Kane added. “We have a good foundation to build a solid Girls’ Golf program, which I’m looking forward to.”

Left to right, Coach Kevin Kane, Mai Nguyen ’18, Kiana Smith ’17, Elizaveta Biryukova ’19, Molly Bell ’17, Ziyi “Cecelia” Chen ’19 and Muwei “Katherine” Xu ’20.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 15 departmentsdepartments: campus events Commencement 2017

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8 1 Juliette Kayyem, author and National Security Analyst for CNN, was the Commencement speaker. 2 Max Waszkis ’17 (center), pictured with his father Peter ’80 (left) and mother Barbara, sister Julia and brother Sebastian. 3 Alexander Strange ’17, with his father Bruce ’83. 4 Head of School Brian Easler posed with senior Global Scholars and their Senior Stones prior to the start of Commencement. 5 Sydney Reilly ’17, Nicholas Leone ’17, Julia Sparago ’17 and Mary Sparago ’17. 6 Kiana Smith ’17 pauses for a selfie with her sister (holding the camera) and father. 7 James Murphy ’17 (right), his brother John ’13 and uncle Timothy ’85. 8 The Class of 2017. photos by paul bloomfield and noah kantor ’19.

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14 15 9 Many alumni attended Commencement this year! From left to right are Anike Tella- Martins ’16, Colin O’Brien ’16, Head of School Brian Easler, Nichole Czuber ’16 and Lilianna Brook ’16. 10 Dean of Studies Erik Kindblom congratulates Julianne Schmidt ’17 on receiving the Harriet Jones Nelson Trust Award. The winner of this award maintains the highest scholastic average for the previous two years. Julianne was also the winner of the Cora Pease Chandler Award. 11 Peter Labbe ’17 receives his diploma from Head of School Brian Easler. 12 Emma Kindblom ’17 receives the Dr. George E. Rogers Scholar Athlete Award from Head of School Brian Easler. 13 Members of the championship Softball team from 2016 supported their teammates at Commencement. From left to right are Gabriella Leary ’17, Allyson Faulstick ’16, 16 Emma Kindblom ’17, Head Coach and Dean of Studies Erik Kindblom, Carly Venditti ’16, Marissa Fabbo ’17 and Katelyn Mercer ’15. 14 Semen “Simon” Andreichuk ’17 receives the Pieria Prize from Dean of Curriculum Meg Hutcheson. 15 Faculty Marshal Don Kelly and Stephen D. Luckraft Memorial Award winner Emily Dromgold ’17. 16 Recipient of the Frank Chapin Cushman Memorial Award Jordana Irzyk ’17 also served as the Speaker for the Class of 2017. photos by paul bloomfield and noah kantor ’19.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 17 departmentsdepartments: campus events Prize Day

1 May 26, 2017

1 2017 Prize winners. 2 Miles Lester ’17 accepts the Entrepreneurship and Finance Award from faculty members Jim Irzyk and Gayle Hsiao. 3 Phil Shaw ’57W presents the Phil Shaw Award to Katelyn Cronin ’17. 4 Ashley Bradway ’18, winner of the Trustee Award, with Faculty Marshal Don Kelly. 5 JiYeon “Jane” Jang ’18 receives the Rensselaer Mathematics and Science Award from Mathematics Department Chair Mark Fischer. 6 The Girls’ Basketball team won the coveted Trustees Cup. From left to right are: Head Coach Durelle Brown, manager Jonathan Cotto ’17, Jennifer English ’17, Alexandra Garrison ’18, Katelyn Cronin ’17, Meera Ratte ’17, Courtney Thrun ’17, Kayla Mokwuah ’18, Annika Bruce ’17, Julia Puppolo ’20, Leilani Bennett ’19, Jada Childs ’19 and manager Caelan Etti ’17. 7 Alex Claudio ’17, winner of the Phil Shaw Award, with Phil Shaw ’57W. 8 Dean of Students Elizabeth Squindo presents the Class of 1977 Humanitarian Award to Alyssa Gaderon ’19. 9 Oron Steingrub ’18 2 3 receives the Davison Prize from Dean of Studies Erik Kindblom. photos by paul bloomfield and noah kantor ’19.

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18 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 2017 College Matriculation

Wilbraham & Monson Academy is pleased to report an outstanding year of college admission for the Class of 2017. The quality of the list serves as a testament to the collective talent and work ethic of this exceptional class. Congratulations to all!

Mariam A. Abramian Edoardo Comazzi Kenneth Harroy Dylan C. Lattell Stephen Millerick Kiana Imani Smith Springfield College Boston University Skidmore College Marist College Fairfield University Dickinson College

Saleh Khaled Anthony Costa Nathan Ho Gabriella R. Leary Ziyu Mo Julia A. Sparago Alhuwayrini Bates College University of Pittsburgh King’s College Pennsylvania State Fordham University Merrimack College University Jonathan N. Cotto Meng Hsin Hsiao Mina Lee Mary E. Sparago Semen V. Andreichuk University of Northeastern University School in South Korea James P. Murphy Fordham University Boston University Massachusetts, Amherst Merrimack College Jordana B. Irzyk Sangwoo Lee Alexander J. Strange Enike Anyia Katelyn H. Cronin College of the Holy Cross MCPHS-Mass College Sean Murphy Regis College Lake Forest College Bryant University of Pharmacy & Health Gettysburg College Xavier Trenton Jones Michael Suglia Sciences Gabriel M. Awad Cameron P. Curland Stonehill College Phong The Ngo Tufts University Wagner College Drew University Tyler Jack Lefebvre American University James Kaiser Yingshuo Sun American International Anthony James Barbieri Isaias Paulo de Brito Hartwick College Morah Camille Palmer University of California, College University of Rochester Trindade Oglethorpe University San Diego Christopher W. Kalil Georgetown University Tyler Lennon Molly B. Bell Assumption College SangWook Park Andrea Teofili Wentworth Institute of University of Tennessee, Julia Diderich Boston University School in Italy Brendan P. Kane Technology Knoxville De Haagse Hogeschool University of Pittsburgh Lauren G. Poole Courtney Thrun Nicholas J. Leone Nikolay Borodin Emily A. Dromgold Sacred Heart University Adelphi University Jun Woo Kang Babson College Boston University Wellesley College New York University Maya Preibisz-Kamat Daniel Voronin Miles Lester Marcelo Policarpo Jennifer M. English Fordham University New York University Natalie Clarise Kelley Rice University Bravo da Rosa Gardner-Webb University The College of Saint Rose Daniel Z. Qin-Dong Chenyu Wang Wentworth Institute Kristian Lien Caelan C. Etti Haverford College University of California, of Technology Michael Kendall School in Norway Bowdoin College Davis Baylor University Meera Emmanuella Ratte Jacob R. Breton Giangabriel Linarez Marissa Fabbo Skidmore College Di Wang Worcester State JaeJun Kim Quinnipiac University Dickinson College Stony Brook University University Emory University Sydney C. Reilly Valentina I. MacEachern Courtney P. Fallon Providence College Peter Waszkis Jazario D. E. Brimmer JinSung Kim Castleton University Marist College University of St. Gallen Johnson & Wales Cornell University Matthew Robertson Zachary Mann University (Providence) James Fallon Southern Connecticut Dakota Jeffrey Wheeler Jisang Kim Mount St. Mary’s St. Lawrence University State University Worcester Polytechnic Torey G. Bronson University of University Institute The University Haozheng Fan Pennsylvania Anthony A. Romano Jiaming Mao of Alabama University of Illinois at Norwich University Andrew R. Wood Myungsoo Kim School of the Art Urbana-Champaign Tufts University Annika Lane Bruce Washington University Institute of Chicago Kianna M. Romano Florida State University Lauren M. Foley in St. Louis Champlain College Ji Yuan Zhan Rasif Masrur Marymount Manhattan The New School - Marthé M. Cable Soo Ryun Kim University of Rhode Julianne M. Schmidt College All Divisions Springfield College Stony Brook University Island Johns Hopkins University Cole Hansen Enming Zhang Anthony Cebula Emma M. Kindblom Ryan James McNeill Wenxuan Shi Fairfield University University of California, Roger Williams University Manhattan College Le Moyne College Boston College Los Angeles Brycen Harris Hanbo Chen Rhys A. Kulig Peter Edward Miccoli Yi Shi Southern Virginia Yujia Zhang Trinity College Savannah College of Art United States Coast Pace University, University Boston University and Design Guard Academy New York City Isaiah Scott Choiniere Thomas College Peter R. Labbe Elias J. Skillings University of University of Alexander Paul Claudio Pennsylvania Massachusetts, Amherst Bryant University

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 19 departmentsdepartments: alumni events Reunion 2017

1 June 9–10

1 Ed Conway ’77, Chris Catjakis ’78, Cherylann Henry ’78, Alumni parent Mark Early and Francine Ryan ’78. 2 Phil Shaw ’57W, Jon Sperling ’57W, William Cheney ’57W, Ron Masnicki ’57M and Russ Cook ’57W. 3 Head of School Brian Easler, with Nicholas Andreson ’47W and his grandson, Nicholas Renzoni. 4 Ed Conway ’77, with Michael Stone ’67W and his wife, Tracy. 5 Remembering Gary Beauchamp ’78, class president. 6 Taking a look at their senior stones. 7 Phil Shaw ’57W and wife, Ellen, Head of School Brian Easler, William Cheney ’57W and Marsha Matthews. 8 Mark Cignoli ’67M, Mike Hastedt ’63M, Ted Montgomery ’62M and Fred Rathbone ’62M.

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15 9 Dr. Stephanie Easler, Ed Sack ’47W, recipient of the 2017 Service to the Academy award, Gloria Sack and Head of School Brian Easler. 10 Alumni Men’s Soccer game on Corbin Field. 11 Alumni basketball game in Greenhalgh Gymnasium. 12 Lee Pinney ’59W, still playing in the Alumni Lacrosse game each year. 13 Alumni Rugby game on Corbin Field. 14 Alumni Women’s Soccer game on Corbin Field. 15 Alumni Lacrosse game on Corbin Field. photos by Kayla Aimone.

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21 16 Members of the Class of 1957W on the steps of Rich Hall. Back row, left to right: Russ Cook ’57W, Ron Alley ’57W, Phil Shaw ’57W, Phil Grandchamp ’57W and Richard Coan ’57W. Front row, left to right: William Cheney ’57W, Charlie Pettee ’57W, Jon Sperling ’57W and Bill Faulkner ’57W. 17 A few of the guys celebrating their 50th reunion: Loran Kary ’67W, Douglas Rea ’67W, Lee Askin ’67M, Paul Quijano ’67W, Michael Stone ’67W, and Mark Cignoli ’67M. 18 Philip Erlenbach ’52W, Dick Brigham ’52W, Lawrie Hibbard ’52W and Ted Schwerdtle ’52W. 19 Some of the members of the class of 1957W who were on campus — Carmin Calabrese ’57W, Bill Faulkner ’57W, William Cheney ’57W, Jon Sperling ’57W, Phil Shaw ’57W, Charlie Pettee ’57W and Russ Cook ’57W. 20 Josh Binney ’07, Alexander Williamson ’07, Cori Richert ’07 and Sarah Richard ’07. 21 Lee Pinney ’59W and Lee Askin ’67M.

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22 Maureen Kelly Chesky ’02 and Phil Chesky ’02, and WMA World Languages Department Faculty member Don Kelly with Mo and Phil’s children, Ben and Colleen. 23 The ringing of the Monson Bell. 24 Philip Erlenbach ’52W and Ted Schwerdtle ’52W taking a moment with Einstein. 25 Cindy and Joe Martin ’82 speaking with WMA Mathematics Department Faculty member John Lombard. 26 Alumni field hockey on the Turf Field. 27 Members of the Classes of 1977 and 1978 gathering in the dining hall. 28 John Guerin ’96 and his kids borrowed his father-in-law’s high-end gator to come to Reunion. He gave current parents Edmund and Maria Etti a ride.

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WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 23 feature story: Head of School & Student Engagement

‘Strong leadership, genuine caring and a dash of humor’ connect Brian Easler with WMA Students

By Lizzy Mitchell-Kelly ’04 Faculty, English Department & ESL

When students pass Head of School Brian P. Easler in the on campus, I felt this enormous loss of connection with the hallway, they immediately straighten their ties and blazers, students, which I didn’t think was good for me or for the hold their heads up a bit higher and greet him with a respectful school,” he said. nod or “hello.” While discussing the issue with the administrative team, Yet, when these same students saw their head of school which Mr. Easler described as “enormously supportive,” the charge onto the athletic field during the Color Run in May, group explored the precedent of previous heads of school who they didn’t hesitate for even an instant before leaping at the had taught a course with the help of a teaching assistant, chance to douse him (and his perfectly white dress shirt) in dye a role that now-veteran WMA teachers Tim Harrington (’73) and clamor to take selfies with him. and Don Nicholson (’79) each filled at one time on behalf While the two phenomena may seem at odds with each of Francis “Mike” Casey (Headmaster, 1973–1988). other, they are, in fact, equally genuine student responses With an assistant to alleviate grading time, it became to a head of school sincerely committed to student engagement. possible for Mr. Easler to return to teaching his Power During his years as Dean of Students, Mr. Easler taught and Ethics elective to seniors each fall, which he has done a class every trimester. When he took on his first year as Head for the past two years. of School in 2014, however, he stopped teaching due to “I get to see between 12 and 15 seniors every day and talk time constraints. about ethics and values, and that permeates,” because those As an advisor to WMA “Between leaving the classroom students then talk about those ideas and concepts with their students, Head of School and stepping out of the role friends, Mr. Easler said. Further, he said it allows the students Brian Easler spends time in conversation on the steps of Dean of Students, where I had to better understand who he is as a person. “They have a glimpse to Rich Hall. been central to the lives of kids into my mind, so when things happen on campus and decisions

24 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 25 Feature Story: Head of School & Student Engagement

are made, they understand a little bit about how became Head and I had an opportunity to meet I think.” Mrs. Mattern,” Mr. Easler said. “I asked her how “I get to see between And it isn’t only the students who benefit; she and her husband had developed that kind 12 and 15 seniors every Mr. Easler said of his time spent in the classroom, of relationship with their students, and she said, “It’s my favorite part of the day. I could be very simply and eloquently, ‘We let them into day and talk about ethics having the worst day, but then I go up there for our lives and let them know that we were interested 40 minutes, and I feel like I float down the hill in theirs.’” and values, and that afterwards.” It was this conversation that inspired Mr. While Mr. Casey was the inspiration for Easler to begin hosting members of the senior permeates”— brian easler Mr. Easler’s return to the classroom, former Head class at his own home for dinner and conversation of School Walter “Gray” Mattern Jr. (Headmaster, in the spring of 2016. With the help of Bill school does well and what it might do to improve. 1955–1971) and his wife, Virginia “Ginny” K. Wells, advisor to the WMA Class of 2016, Mr. Impressed with the quality of the feedback, Mattern, paved the way for another recently Easler organized a plan that ensured every Mr. Easler passed along the students’ logistical revived tradition that allows Mr. Easler to member of the graduating class, 12 at a time, suggestions to the administrative team. This interact with students in a meaningful manner. would have the opportunity to join him and his helped the school to improve multiple student- “As long as I’ve been at this school, the wife, Stephanie, at their home for a very special centered programs, like sit-down lunch, and name Mattern has meal before becoming alumni. dining hall and gym hours. Head of School Brian been prominent During these dinners, which are expertly The program was such a success, in fact, that Easler shares a light in conversations with prepared by the school’s dining hall staff, Mr. this year, while the Easlers still hosted 12 seniors moment with smiling members of the WMA alumni from those Easler asks open-ended questions about students’ every week during the spring, they expanded Softball team in 2014. decades, so when I experiences, seeking to understand what the the program by hosting new students every week,

26 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Head of School Brian all year, beginning with Easler blends in well with the oldest and newest Chris Kalil ’17 and Natalie students first. Kelley ’17 during Color “Once a week, all Run 2017. year, we had 12 kids over for dinner. By the time we got to the spring, we had hosted every new student. This way, ideally, in a four-year cycle, by the time they graduate, (students) would have been to the Head’s house twice, once at the beginning of their WMA careers, and once again at the end,” Mr. Easler said, thereby ensuring the students feel a full- circle connection with him, while at the same time allowing them to provide meaningful feedback about their experiences at two integral junctures. “The feedback I get from those dinners, I feed directly back to the admin team. They come up with a lot of good ideas.” While Mr. Easler’s return to the classroom and student dinners may be modernized tributes to previous traditions, what he lovingly calls his “sporadic surprises” have become a new tradition all his own. Whether visiting the Rich Hall dorms while generally unparalleled excitement from and it’s about demonstrating to the students a wearing his hot chocolate-dispensing backpack, the students. willingness to take risks, because the disciplinary, donning the Titan mascot costume in secret, But lest you think this is the one situation in orderly, structured role, that’s very natural for filming his own version of carpool karaoke which Mr. Easler doesn’t have a deeper purpose, me,” Mr. Easler said. “It’s just who I am, and the or charging full speed into the Color Run and he assured us that he does; he hopes to send a kids know that. The Color Run, carpool karaoke, down the senior slip ’n slide in a suit, tie and meaningful message, even when covered from these things are well outside of my personal patent leather shoes, Mr. Easler’s moments head-to-toe in dyed cornstarch — especially comfort zone, but that’s why it’s particularly of whimsy and humor never fail to elicit shrieks then, in fact. meaningful to them. They see me doing something of joyous surprise, deafening applause and “Kids will do what we do, not what we say, that isn’t particularly comfortable for me, and it makes it OK for them do things that may not be particularly comfortable for them. Interacting with them in a non-disciplined, non-structured way is very important to me, and I want to show them that.” And therein lies Mr. Easler’s balanced and sincere approach to interacting with WMA’s students. That respect that inspires the young men and women who cross his path to straighten up and say hello is not fostered by seriousness and discipline alone, but by the intentional combination of strong leadership, genuine caring and a dash of humor. It is easier for students to respect, value and listen to a person whom they know respects, values and hears them in return, and Mr. Easler invests the time and effort Brian and Dr. Stephanie necessary to demonstrate Easler host student dinners at the Head of that he is, without doubt, School’s house. just such a person.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 27 Alumni in Action: Hyun Chong Kim ’77 By Don Kelly Faculty Marshal, World Languages Q & A with Hyun Chong Kim ’77

Hyun Chong Kim ’77 was appointed Trade Minister humble, thoughtful and empathetic character is because the United States has great schools for the Republic of South Korea, for a second capable of making a difference to one’s with great teachers who are committed to helping time, in July 2017. The former member of the community. This aspect of WMA is the single students grow and reach their full potential. Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization most important reason for having sent both has two sons — Minsang ’10 and Jisang ’17 — of my sons to the Academy rather than other elite Both Headmaster Mike Casey and College who attended the Academy. The following is a boarding schools. Counselor Marian DeMayo had a lasting effect Q&A with Hyun and current Faculty Member on you. Tell us about them. Don Kelly, who taught Hyun during the first of You have always spoken very highly of your kim: I am most fond of Mr. Casey for giving me his 42 years as a Latin teacher at WMA. teachers at the Academy. You had the late Roger the opportunity to study at WMA and excel. Lincoln, a long-time faculty member revered by Mr. Casey was a former naval intelligence officer In the Commencement address you gave to the many, and John Perry, who was only on the faculty who graduated from Williams College and a Class of 2010, you told the graduates, “You are for a few years in the ’70s but had a great affect classic gentleman. He had a huge heart and taking away (from WMA today) a lot more than on many students. What was special about being genuinely cared about his students. Mr. Casey you think you are.” What did you mean by that? in Roger Lincoln’s and John Perry’s classrooms? always encouraged me to excel and helped What special traits, skills, mindset did WMA help kim: Both Messrs. Lincoln and Perry taught me to realize my full potential. The most you develop? students how to read and critically analyze memorable image of Mr. Casey is when I saw kim: One quality that distinguishes WMA from literature books. They made students think and him in his office at 10 at night writing my letter others is that a student can obtain a return that is think hard about the books they read, using of recommendation with his left hand, wearing greater than the effort he or she asserts. WMA protagonists’ perspective on life to discuss issues. his half-moon spectacles like Dumbledore (we provides an opportunity to every student, a The two men were very different. Mr. Lincoln did not have computers or common applications chance to evolve and excel by discovering latent was a New Englander who appreciated simple in 1977). It was Mr. Casey who appointed Mrs. potential and qualities even they do not know things in life while Mr. Perry was an Irishman DeMayo as college counselor although she had they possess. This is made possible by the who was once a boxer. It was not just the not attended one. Mrs. DeMayo cared very nurturing faculty members who genuinely care English teachers who had impact on a student’s much for her students and went out of her way about the development of a student as a person. life. There was math teacher Mr. Hugh Harrell, to convince college admissions officers to admit Based on my experience, I knew that WMA’s history teacher Mr. Herbert Wilkinson, librarian WMA students. Mrs. DeMayo excelled at her culture would encourage my sons to evolve into a Mrs. Coralie Gray who were institutions unto job as college counselor. Mrs. DeMayo gave me themselves with their sense of Kahlil Gibran’s book “The Prophet” for my devotion, passion and compassion. graduation present and gave the same book to My second son, Jisang, who my son, Minsang, when he graduated in 2010. graduated in 2017, told me that he It is Mr. Casey and Mrs. DeMayo’s devotion went to Mrs. Hutcheson’s house that espoused my loyalty to the Academy. For after the graduation and expressed my sons, the comparable figures are Brian Easler his gratitude by bowing 90 degrees. and Maureen Kelly Chesky ’02. I am frequently asked whether the U.S. will continue to be the You also said in your Commencement speech leading global power, to which I that WMA took “a mediocre student like respond in the affirmative for three me and turned me into a fairly decent student.” reasons and one of those reasons It surprised me to hear that because I found you to be a very self-disciplined and conscientious Hyun Chong Kim ’77 Latin student. How did WMA do that? was appointed Trade kim: I am of the view that the chemistry between Minister for the the school and the student has to be right for Republic of South Korea in July. The former the student to operate at his optimal level. In my member of the previous school, the culture was one of weeding Appellate Body of the out students who do not excel academically. In World Trade that kind of environment, late bloomers don’t get Organization has two a chance to realize their full potential, and I was sons — Minsang ’10 and Jisang ’17 — who therefore a poor student. WMA does not weed attended the Academy. out students but provides opportunities for

28 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Jisang Kim ’17 with his network, it is not advisor Don Kelly at sufficient to have Commencement 2017. knowledge. You need to be able to communicate that knowledge verbally and in written form. Students these days should also be cognizant of the coming of the fourth industrial revolution. How will artificial intelligence, 3-D printing and other technical advancements affect our lives? How will the rise of China change/affect consumption of energy and natural resources? These are some of the questions students should be thinking about.

You were recently elected to the World Trade Organization’s Appellate Body. What are the duties in this position? kim: The World Trade Organization is comprised of 164 countries that agree to abide by non-discriminatory trade rules that afford Most Favored Nation treatment and National Treatment. When a dispute occurs between nations on trade matters, they bring a legal action before a panel. Subsequently, a party to the students to discover their strength and build upon and faculty advisor to Minsang 33 years later and dispute can appeal the panel result to the Appellate that forte. At WMA, teachers and Mr. Casey, Jisang 40 years later. Just as I appreciated Mrs. Body, which is comparable to the supreme court the Headmaster, were extremely supportive, and DeMayo and Mrs. Moran, my sons always of international trade. I ran for the seat and was I was able to produce good results. My humble appreciated Caroline Smith’s cheerful smile that elected in December of 2016. However, I had existence started at WMA, an institution lightens up the entire Rich Hall, Mrs. Cindy to leave this position as I was appointed as Korea’s that nurtured and encouraged me and my sons Shults, who ran the place like a clockwork and trade minister for the second time. to excel. Ms. Amy Crocker, Ms. Rose Power and Ms. Lucie Ziemba for not only looking after their Listen to Hyun Chong Kim’s 2010 WMA Both of your sons graduated from WMA health but also acting as alternative moms. commencement address at https://youtu.be/ (Minsang, Class of 2010, and Jisang, Class of 2017). q5w6R8dsI6w Do you ever “compare notes” about your WMA You have held several very distinguished positions experience with your sons? Based on your in business and in government since graduating sons’ experiences, what significant changes from Columbia. Based on your experience, what have you observed in the school? type of skill sets and what knowledge base should kim: It has been 40 years since I graduated from WMA be instilling in its students as they go on the Academy, and WMA has evolved into an even to college and into the world? better institution. The faculty and administrators kim: I was fortunate to have worked as a lawyer still maintain their warmth and commitment to in a law firm, professor, counselor at the excellence. Just as I learned from Mr. Lincoln and World Trade Organization, Trade Minister, UN Mr. Perry, Minsang and Jisang learned writing Ambassador, president of Samsung Electronics, and critical analysis skills from Stuart Whitcomb Appellate Body Member of the WTO and again in the ninth grade, followed by Sean McGrath ’07, as Trade Minister. Since I have been out of Tim Harrington ’73 and Meg Hutcheson as law school for 32 years, I have been “fired” on the well as from their history teachers, including Mr. average once every four years. Based on my (Michael) Dziura, Mr. (Dan) Moran and Dr. experience, I am of the view that writing skills (Charlie) Warden. One commonality we shared and the ability to discern trends are few of the was that you, Mr. Kelly, were my Latin teacher important qualities to possess. In the age of social

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 29 Alumni in Action: Stephanie Reeves ’12 by BILL WELLS Director of Student Promotion WMA Roots Inspired Passion for Russian Culture

After her graduation neuroscience grad program out of college, but from Connecticut College having gone to Russia so much, it kept pulling in 2016, Stephanie spent me back,” she admitted. the year immersing herself Stephanie was accepted in April 2016, in Russian culture at when she was granted a teaching position at a Kazan National Research university in Kazan, the country’s eighth- Technological University largest city. in Tatarstan, Russia, where “It was a great fit,” beamed Stephanie, who she taught classes. also had two papers published in Russian “One hundred times over, I journals during her time there. “I taught every would do it again,” said day and I taught a range of classes. In some, Stephanie, who returned from I was there as a guest, and in others I was the her year abroad in June. head teacher.” Having completed her With a room full of Russian college students fourth journey to Russia, as her audience, one of her favorite classes Stephanie recalled the first was U.S. Studies, where the group talked about time she visited the world’s everything regarding the United States. largest country, when the “We talked about art, pop culture, history and Academy traveled to Moscow all different sorts of things,” she said. “That was and St. Petersburg in 2011. a pretty cool class. I also had conversation classes, “I went to Russia with inspired by the idea that speaking is the best way Dr. (Kathleen) Gorski and to learn the language. We also practiced essay Mrs. (Donna) Barone,” writing and critical reading skills in preparing said Stephanie, who went on for the TOEFL (a standardized test of English the trip as a member of the as a foreign language).” school’s Global Scholars. Where she made an even greater impact was “When I went to Russia I outside the classroom, hosting an English Club thought it was interesting once a week. There, no boundaries existed and offbeat, so I owe my first and the exchanges were at a more casual level exposure and interest than teacher-student. to WMA.” “We got to be really close and they became my That interest never waned. friends,” she said. “We talked about politics, Despite taking Latin, religion, race — ​all the things people shy away Spanish and Chinese at WMA, from were things we dove right into. It was also, With only 8,000 scholarships available each year she selected Russian as her language of study I felt, a really important time to be in Russia for the highest achieving academics, along with at Connecticut College. She loved it so much, not as an American, given the current political the responsibility of representing the United only did she study the language all four years, situation and strained relationship between the States in a foreign country, not everyone is cut but she also majored in Slavic Studies and went to two countries. In times of tension, it means out for the prestigious Fulbright Program. Russia two more times — living with a Russian a lot to see a real face or make a meaningful As she proved in so many ways during her family and taking classes in St. Petersburg during connection.” time at Wilbraham & Monson Academy, a study abroad semester in 2014, and interning And Stephanie, who began attending the Stephanie Reeves ’12 isn’t just anyone. in Moscow at a neuroscience laboratory for the Academy in seventh grade, connected her love As one of the most competitive, merit-based summer of 2015. and interest of Russia to her time at WMA. grants in the country, the program advocates During the first semester of her senior year in “I owe so much to WMA, and specifically to mutual understanding and international exchange college, Stephanie decided to apply to the Global Scholars, for my whole life path,” said under the U.S. State Department. So when Fulbright Program. Seeking a chance to develop Stephanie, who works as a research assistant at a Stephanie was one of the fortunate few to earn a meaningful relationships, share cultures and vision laboratory in Boston. “I never would have Fulbright Scholarship, it was no surprise her improve her language capabilities, she couldn’t been so interested in international exchange or

Stephanie Reeves ’12 on WMA roots played a role deny that Russia was calling for more. in languages if it hadn’t been for WMA. Everything the WMA campus. in where she would go. “I really thought I was going to apply to a started for me here and I’m very grateful.”

30 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 WMA Spotlight: The Student Experience Every Day is ‘Full of New Curiosities, Stories to be Heard’ at WMA By Erika Convery ’19 embrace unfamiliarity — but in the most palate. I introduced myself to people, some of wonderful way. who I grew to be incredibly close with, of more Dinner that first night set the social tone for countries than I could count on two hands. the rest of my high school career at WMA. I had Each day brought new faces and new friendships spoken few words to my new roommate thus from across the world. I met fellow students far, but followed her reluctantly to a table of her from China, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Bangladesh Chinese friends. I sat down and felt out of place. and many more. I was immediately immersed in Seconds later, though, one of the girls stood up a blend of culture. I discovered a new food at each and announced, “Everyone, let’s speak English,” meal or a fashion trend each morning, a new to suit my obvious lack of Mandarin fluency. sport or pastime every weekend. She introduced herself, as well as everyone else at Every student at the Academy has their own The sense of independence was overwhelming the table. Each girl gave me her name, home tale about joining the community; each very as I was set into an environment unexplored, city and a unique characteristic about herself. It different, yet often sharing many themes. But filled to the brim with experiences yet to be had was from that moment the girls of Wallace move-in day is only the beginning. Each day and people yet to befriend. I remember move-in Blake Dormitory became my second family. on campus transforms a new face into a new friend, day, the beginning of my freshman year at That same night, I followed my prefect and whether it be from a run-in at the nearby Village Wilbraham & Monson Academy. I was the only newfound mentor to a gathering in the student Store Café or a new encounter in class. It’s domestic student on campus; I arrived a day early. center, or Spa as it is called, where I met countless almost as if every day is move-in day, full of new Erika Convery ’19 performs on I knew no one new students. The prefects had set up lights and curiosities and stories to be heard. This is why piano in Alumni Memorial Chapel. and was forced to music, and there was food to fit the taste of every move-in day still feels like it was only yesterday.

Full and Fulfilling Days Engage WMA Students By Gokul Sivakumar ’19

As a day student, I start my morning by the day: French. Usually, we practice vocabulary grudgingly waking up around 6:30 a.m. and or grammar through a game or activity. I then getting ready for school at Wilbraham & Monson have 30 minutes to change out of dress code and Academy. I like to arrive around 7:15 a.m. prepare for cross country practice. I always hope at the dining hall, drop off my gym bag and eat that the day’s workout will be not too difficult, my breakfast with friends, which is an excellent but I always forget that there is no such thing way to begin the day. After my first two classes, as an “easy day” on cross country. After practice, I spend about 10 minutes during office hours I spend a couple of minutes wrapping some ice touching up my work (usually chemistry). I then around my throbbing shins and continue my day proceed to race down the hill to the Village at the Academy by staying for dinner. Store to snag a coffee just in time for the next class, I typically go home around 6 p.m. Then, I where I get to relax and rehearse with the Titan grab either a glass of water or juice and head to meet. If the meet is off campus, I eat breakfast Jazz Band by playing guitar. Afterward, I look my desk to begin my homework. I usually spend at the dining hall before heading to our minibus. forward to chemistry, as Mr. Charlie D’Avanzo two to three hours each night studying and Depending on the size of the race, the event lasts always has a fun class prepared. completing my assignments, although it becomes about three hours, not counting travel time. I Lunch comes next, which is a nice break four hours when I get distracted. After chasing am exhausted by the time I get back home in the from my academic work. Typically, I head to the down my dog to put him in his cage, I pack my evening, so I relax by watching Netflix. Sunday convenience store afterward with friends. Since bags for the next day, charge my laptop, shut off is a great rest day before going back to school and we have the next class period off, we pass the my lights, and repeat the process the following practice on Monday. time trying to get some work done, but end up day, unless that following day is Saturday. Gokul Sivakumar ’19 (standing center) counts playing mostly talking instead. Finally, the last class of On Saturdays, I typically have a cross country guitar in the Titan Jazz Ensemble as one of his talents.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 31 WMA Spotlight: trustee By Russ Held Manager of Electronic Communications Andrew Mele Brings Family Ties, Business Acumen to Trustee Role

New Board of Trustee member Andrew P. Mele (far right) with, left to right: wife Kim, daughter Alessandra ’09, son Drew ’15 and daughter Brooke ’11.

an arms race (between independent schools),” Mr. Mele said. “And as in business, we’ve really built a great company. And it takes teamwork.” And Mr. Easler agreed, saying “Andy’s depth and breadth of experience in the construction world, particularly his company’s work with a handful of other independent schools, will inform his advice and guidance to the Academy as we continue to work through the master planning process and then bring it to fruition.” The second youngest of five brothers and For Andrew P. Mele, his unique perspective of projects like the dining hall renovation,” Mr. raised in the Boston-area suburb of Sudbury, Wilbraham & Monson Academy has been as easy Easler said. Mr. Mele met Kim on Cape Cod and has been as 1-2-3. “They have always been a genuine, kind and married for 29 years. Three children — spanning 10 calendar thoughtful family. When I asked them to be “Kim was doing marketing for a radio and 15 academic years — have given the involved in the master planning process as alumni station (WCIB) on the Cape and she came in Wilbraham resident every reason to believe his parents, their continued interest in and love selling radio advertising time (to McGuire’s immersion and investment will help move for the school made board service seem like an fertilization company) and I said, ‘No, the Academy forward. ideal match. We had an opening on the Board we don’t do radio,’” said Mr. Mele, who was “We had our children here for a span of 10 for someone with major construction expertise, educated in turf management at Stockbridge years,” Mr. Mele said of daughters, Alessandra ’09 and Andy fit the bill perfectly.” School of Agriculture at the University of and Brooke ’11, and son, Drew ’15. “I sent Among his strengths, Mr. Mele brings Massachusetts at Amherst. “But I did ask her my kids with him (Head of School Brian Easler) successful business acumen as president out, right there. And it worked.” to the rain forest, in the Amazon (in 2011 and of Chandler Architectural Products in West The couple later married and, a dozen years 2015) . That alone should tell you how much Springfield. The 100-employee business provides, later, moved to Wilbraham in 1993. trust I have (in Mr. Easler and the Academy).” fabricates and installs high quality glass and The Mele children spent a total of 15 school And this has translated into his recent addition glazing products for both new commercial years on campus, as Brooke and Drew each as a member of the Academy’s Board of construction and retrofits. started in Grade 7 and Alessandra was a Trustees, an honor and challenge he immediately “We have a precious product (in WMA student for three years. embraced. The opportunity arose in March, students) and we all need to find the best way to Today, Alessandra, 26, works in marketing when Mr. Easler sought him out. help them succeed in life,” Mr. Mele said. “You and communications for W.F. Young Inc./ “We put so much trust in the Academy, with find these people in life who are mentors, and I’ve Absorbine in Springfield, and Brooke, 24, is a our kids, for 10 years. This was not a lot to ask had a few like Ed McGuire and Robin “Chick” first grade teacher in the Springfield Public (of me) in return,” Mr. Mele said of the Trustees Taylor (Kim’s stepfather and longtime owner of School system. Both live in Wilbraham. responsibility. “How could I go home to my Chandler Architectural Products) who have been Drew, 20, is a junior at Ithaca College, wife and three kids and say, ‘I told him no?’” and still are so important to me. They help you where he is studying environmental science. Mr. Mele, 56, knows that by being asked, make good decisions.” “It was a great experience for all of them. Mr. Easler and the Board already shared trust, Mr. Mele’s career at Chandler has included Sure, we spent a lot of money to bring confidence and potential in him and his wife, Kim. multiple construction projects with Flansburgh them here (WMA), but all of the kids are just “Mr. and Mrs. Mele were very actively and Architects, the Academy’s master planning firm. thriving,” Mr. Mele said. “I have the positively involved parents when their children “The Academy is now a fine-tuned organization experience of having had three kids come were attending WMA, and their window that always needs the best teachers, students, through here. And that will really help company was very generous to the school with parents, it has a great staff . . . it’s very competitive, me relate to subjects that come up here.”

32 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 WMA Spotlight: faculty By Russ Held Manager of Electronic Communications Faculty Marshal Don Kelly Honored with Bench

How do you honor a stand-up guy? With a which translates to “always wear underwear.” “Guys like that — (former faculty and sit-down bench, of course. “Forget Cicero, Horace or anything the kids administrators) Hugh Harrell, Fred Watts, Don Mr. Don Kelly has been an invaluable piece of learned,” Mr. Kelly said. “For most kids, ‘semper Kelly — they were incredible with the way they Wilbraham & Monson Academy for parts of five ubi sub ubi’ is the only thing they remember made you like a part of their family. They taught decades. Thanks to grateful alumni, a granite from Latin. It’s a hackneyed joke I like to tell you to leave every person, every place better than bench has given his legacy a permanent, physical every year.” the way you found it. It’s just the way they were.” place on campus. But it wasn’t the joke Mr. Kelly recalled Mr. Kelly is the current faculty marshal, and said “Don Kelly would never ask to be recognized,” of four decades ago, a “challenge” made then by he has no immediate plans to find other interests. John Banas III ’80 said. “He just wants to do his Mr. Banas. “I love it here, I don’t golf, I don’t have a thing and so many people love that humility and “John Banas was a freshman in the first Latin I (retirement age) number. And plus, I am the only leadership he brings to WMA and life. I don’t class I taught,” said Mr. Kelly, who began one who knows Latin here at WMA, so that think he realizes the impact he has had on all of us.” teaching at the Academy in 1976. “It was coming even if I get Alzheimer’s or dementia someday, Mr. Kelly is still going strong during his 42nd up on Prize Day and he said that if he won a nobody here is going to know what I am year as a Latin teacher, but it took some persuasion Barber Prize for the class, he’d come back teaching anyway,” Kelly joked. for him to “OK” the bench. someday and put up a monument of me. The The Ridgefield, N.J., native lives on “We were having a beer one night at his house original joke was that he would put up a statue Mountain Road in Wilbraham with wife Deb. and we said, ‘You gotta to let us do something,’” of me, dressed as Julius Caesar, crossing He was married to the late Jane (McNamara) Mr. Banas said. “He changed so many lives. And the Rubicon.” for 24 years and together they raised three he was OK with a bench.” Mr. Banas did come back and helped honor daughters — Kathleen, Maureen ’02, and Liz. The bench is located next to the sundial, where the former Dean of Studies and Dean of Combined, Mr. Kelly and Deb have four Broad Walk levels off, because Mr. Banas said Faculty for his commitment and dedication grandchildren and with two more on the way. “we wanted it . . . near the (old) softball field, where to the Academy. he had spent so much time as a coach.” “My dad (Dr. John S. Banas Jr. ’55W) was here Left to right: Phil Chesky ’02, The bench, engraved with the inscription “He in the ’50s, he saw the ‘Happy Days,’ and he had Maureen Kelly Chesky ’02 taught, He led, He cared,” was dedicated during people like (Roger) Lincoln during those times,” (holding son Benjamin), Deb Kelly Reunion Weekend in June 2016. Mr. Banas said. “And the time when I was here in with Colleen Chesky in front, Don Kelly, Kathleen (Kelly) Parente Mr. Kelly said Mr. Banas “somehow got it in the mid-70s, we were just at the turning point in (holding son Michael) and Sonny his mind that he wanted to make this donation, so many ways. Don Kelly helped us through, Parente shared in the bench something with me in mind. He just corralled with that transition and that coming of age here. dedication in June 2016. this group (of alumni) together. I thought maybe they could just make a scholarship. But (Head of School) Brian (Easler) said this was what they really wanted to do. “It is (special), although I’d rather keep a low profile about it. Inside, of course, it’s very touching.” Mr. Banas teamed with a group of fellow Class of 1980 members that included Peter Waszkis, Sam Hanmer and E.J. Brennan. “There was no hesitation on their part to put this thing together,” Mr. Banas said. “They reached for their wallets. It was so nice to see others take action. And it’s great to see because I don’t think our class has been as big a contributor as it could have been over the years. But it’s not because no one likes the Academy . . . ” Mixing Latin and humor, as Mr. Kelly might, the bench is inscribed with “semper ubi sub ubi,”

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 33 34 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 By haley godin ’18

Cuba: Baseball, Laughter, Help Cultivate Global Experience

Through diplomacy sessions that from choosing Cuba over the more popular European trips because I would have the chance to utilize the Spanish are offered to students as well as language in real-life situations. Also, I could have a firsthand experience of the country’s shift from stern communism to the powerful cultural messages that friendly tourism, which many people are unable to experience. are spread throughout campus each Prior to leaving for Cuba, many friends and family told me to take pictures of the cars or to indulge in the coffee. These are day, students are being formed into common ideas of Cuban culture that many Americans have misunderstood, thinking that those are the only things Cuba culturally-aware, global citizens. has to offer. They were missing the knowledge on the small things that make Cuba a unique and incredible place. Yes, the cars were fascinating and the coffee was savory, but there After 56 years of tension due to the were many things that I saw and took part in that I would have Cold War during the 20th century, Cuba never learned from a Cuban travel book. and the United States finally restored While there, we visited four Cuban cities: Santa Clara, their relationship in 2015. In August of the Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Havana. Each destination had following year, the first commercial flight since 1962 touched something special to offer. In Santa Clara we were able to down in Santa Clara. At that moment, I would never have experience the divide between city living and living in the guessed I would be landing in Cuba seven months later, also countryside. Then in Cienfuegos and Trinidad, we were given taking part in the first wave of American tourism since an opportunity to travel along cobblestone streets to older, the 1960s. historical buildings. When we traveled to Havana for our last I decided that taking advantage of the student travel stop on the trip, we were able to experience the city shifting to opportunities at Wilbraham & Monson Academy would expand tourism. Walking through the aisles of the indoor market, on my cultural awareness as well as my exposure to diversity. I noticed the items that had the word “Cuba” or “Havana” on Therefore, when the 2017 travel opportunities were shared, them to catch the attention of a tourist who was looking I knew right away that Cuba was where I wanted to go. for a gift to bring home. After taking Spanish as my foreign language for the past There were many different characteristics about each of four years, I had become comfortable with the challenge of these cities. However, there was one thing that remained the speaking another language as well as same throughout them all. The natives we met and interacted WMA students navigated the twists and being knowledgeable of the culture. I with were welcoming and curious of our culture. Through the turns of Cuban streets. realized that I would benefit more numerous salsa lessons or tours, each Cuban showed interest in

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everything we had to offer. For example, in the “casa” I was staying in, along with four other WMA girls, we had a Spanish conversation with the host family. They found interest in our stories about America and we were even able to teach them a little English, to share a small aspect of our culture. Widely known as “America’s favorite pastime,” baseball also extends internationally. In Cuba, I was able to play in a baseball game with local high school students in Santa Clara. None of the group of WMA students knew what to expect because we had never played baseball in Latin America. When we arrived at the field there were weeds in the rough track that surrounded the grassy area where we played. The bases were small hills of rocks, and the ball and bat were nothing like what we were used to. However, all of these things were considered normal to the Cuban players. They had never been exposed to the freshly cut grass and new uniforms that we would consider normal. As I was playing, I took all of these thoughts into consideration and could not help but notice all of the smiles and laughter being exchanged between the two cultural groups. Although we came from opposite styles of living, it did not affect the small friendships that were formed in that one game of baseball. The baseball game we played with the Cuban students represented what students are being taught at WMA. Through diplomacy sessions that are offered to students as well as the powerful cultural messages that are spread throughout campus each day, students are being formed into culturally-aware, global citizens. I, as well as the 14 other WMA students, would not have shared the laughter we had or formed the friendships we made on our trip to historic Cuba if it was not for the knowledge and lessons that are presented to us by the Academy.

bottom left top left WMA’s travel group A Cuban street, poses at Revolutionary framed in black Park in Santa Clara. and white.

36 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 top right bottom right The four-wheeled The colors of street beauty of Havana life, Cuban-Style. brings life and color to its culture.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 37 traveling titans By walter swanson Dean of Faculty From WMA to England: Experiencing the Differences

English Department Chair Tim Harrington ’73 admires the beauty of the English landscape.

38 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Yet, the most enjoyable experience of travel left for me always comes from having the chance to see Miles Lester ’17 explores the streets and hear our own students’ observations and of England. thoughts unfold as they are faced with differences. below The wonderful thing about England is that there Plymouth Exchange travelers (from is often an assumption that everything will be the left, top row) Dakota Wheeler ’17, same, except with more charming accents. Yet, Miles Lester ’17, (middle row) Alexa as our students ventured more deeply into culture Fleury ’18 and Korynna Rankin ’18 and Faculty members Wally and looked beyond the BBC and Brexit, they Swanson and Tim Harrington ’73. unearthed deeper elements of what a country values, is upset by and could care less about. They questioned why these values exist in this new place, but more importantly, reflect back on their own assumptions of why the Americans do things the way we do. Those moments of conversation, Through the generosity of sitting tired on a worn couch in the dormitory Lev Hubbard, four Wilbraham after a day of classes and sports, were the richest. It & Monson Academy students allowed all of us to shed our traditional roles of are annually selected to travel teacher and student, and just speak with each other to England. While there, they not only enjoy the sincerely about what we are seeing, what we city of London, but travel south by train to appreciate and how and why it differs from home. Plymouth. At Plymouth, for the past few years, As we continue to send students to England Academy students have enmeshed themselves through the generosity of Mr. Hubbard, in the community and academic life of Plymouth I look forward to a continued relationship with College, a boarding school similar to WMA. Plymouth College and to repaying their hospitality This year, Tim Harrington ’73, Chair of the English when they visit the Academy this year. More Department, and I were fortunate enough to so, I look forward to hearing the perceptions of accompany Dakota Wheeler ’17, Miles Lester ’17, students and colleagues who will continue this Alexa Fleury ’18 and Korynna Rankin ’18 from exchange for years to come. And if time and the Academy. treasure permit, and we fully embrace the sharing As a teacher, it was fascinating to see the of each others’ culture and values, then I look approach to discussion that took place in the forward to the future grand opening of the WMA Plymouth classrooms. The classes I visited had Rugby Stadium. I’ve already taken measurements vibrant and informed discussions, where students inside the track — it fits perfectly. respectfully challenged their teachers much more than in the U.S. This lively give and take allowed what I felt was a more significant, organic and authentic discussion. I also clearly observed “I was shocked by the architecture...I thought that the pressure of the looming A level tests (akin to our SATs), toward which the majority of the buildings built in the 1600s and 1700s were as old curriculum was aimed. Nerves, study sessions as it gets. I saw architecture, such as Buckland and keen preparation were readily apparent. As an American rugby coach, it was strange to Abbey, which was built about 700 years ago. It was be in a place where rugby was clearly king of the hill, and where soccer was relegated to second class astonishing for me to think about how in the 13th, citizenship at best. With a long storied tradition of rugby at Plymouth, including sending players to 14th and 15th centuries people were able to build the professional and national team sides, it was such amazing structures, like castles and churches, wonderful to see the sport that is often regarded as an oddity here in the U.S. held aloft. without modern day technology.” — Alexa Fleury ’18

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above The rooftop town of Český Krumlov in Central Europe the Czech Republic offered a European feel to WMA travelers.

bottom left A snapshot of the Provides Different “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial in Budapest, Hungary.

bottom right Perspectives With the Budapest skyline as a backdrop, WMA students took a moment for a photo during their of Same History March Break trip.

40 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 traveling titans By emma stoll ’18

Up until March 2017, I had The Royal Habsburg family, also known as the who was the only female ruler of the Habsburg never left the United States. House of Austria, was the most influential family dominion. She was a powerful leader who unified I had always wanted to immerse in the history of both Hungary and Austria. the currency, formulated a central judicial law myself in as many cultures as Having held the throne of the Holy Roman Empire and provided public education to the poor. When possible, and Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s from 1438 to 1740, the Habsburg Empire spread we visited the Old Town Square in the center of Global Scholar program finally actualized that throughout Europe, leaving an impact on the Prague, different values came to fruition. Instead dream. When the 2016–2017 trip options were landscape in both Budapest and Vienna, such as of grand palaces, it was centered on the famous released, I wanted to visit a culture, not only the Schönbrunn and Hofburg palaces. However, as astronomical clock that holds great significance to with a diverse history, but one that had a depth of we toured these elegant castles and museums, it the people as a centuries old remnant of history. beautiful architecture. became evident that there was a discord about the You could also notice the statue of Jan Hus, a Every year I watch the Tour de France on famous Queen Elisabeth. religious reformer who predicted the Protestant the television with my family, and we always In Budapest, the love for Queen Sisi was Reformation years before Martin Luther push “pause” in order to relish in the beauty of evident through the words of our tour guide, who published his thesis. The people of Prague valued European-style structures. The idyllic stained glass only spoke of her in admiration and love. Queen different things than the people of Budapest windows and the steeples that visually tower Sisi was famous, like the movie stars of today, or Vienna, displaying the diversity of cultures over the great mountains are what persuaded me and it seemed as if she had only died a year ago. that constituted our trip. to travel to Central Europe, just so I could In every gift shop you could find Sisi napkins, This diversity of opinion between cities see them in person. figurines and trinkets, representing the respect allowed us to experience these separate cultures and adoration for her legacy. and judge their narratives by our own merit. Once I arrived in Budapest, I It allowed us to draw our own conclusions on soon learned that a major part However, once we arrived in Sisi’s benefits as a leader and the impact of the of its unique history was Queen Vienna, I came to realize my Austro-Hungarian Empire. Queen Sisi’s story Elisabeth, otherwise known as monolithic view of Queen Sisi shows how history can be interpreted and “Sisi,” from the Habsburg family. As we traveled to was only half the story. The reinterpreted, depending on your perspective. other European cities, I realized that by exploring Viennese perspective was more critical, judging her This experience generated an openness and a multitude of places, rather than staying for her parenting, excessive spending and overall understanding of different perspectives, which in one city, we had received a broader cultural luxurious lifestyle. Instead, they focused their I can utilize at home or abroad to act as an understanding of Sisi’s elegant lifestyle. recognition on her mother-in-law, Maria Theresa, informed global citizen around the world.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 41 traveling titans By abigail lacey ’19 The Sun Shines in Iceland for WMA

Wilbraham & Monson Throughout the course of the trip, we visited guide who was eager to demonstrate her vast Academy encourages students Pingvellir National Park, hiked to geothermal knowledge of everything Iceland, to the store to expand their individual springs, watched geysers erupt, stood beside owner who happily gave directions, to the owners interests outside of the classroom, waterfalls, visited rocky beaches and helped build of the turf house who greeted us with donuts and provides students many opportunities to do a turf house. Along with all of these environmental and coffee to, especially so, our kind tour guide, so. One way WMA helps students achieve this goal stops, however, there were also many stops Dave, who entertained all of our pressing questions. is by offering school trips. These trips allow devoted to culture. Whether it was walking the These people welcomed us with open arms and students the ability to explore unique and, streets of Reykjavik, eating traditional desserts, helped to make our trip even more enjoyable. sometimes, remote locations that they otherwise visiting the National Museum or sifting through Through this trip, we gained not only a would not be able to visit. Icelandic sweaters, everyone connected to the greater knowledge of what it means to be In June, Science Department Chair Dr. Kathleen country in some way. sustainable, but also a greater appreciation for Gorksi and Faculty member Mr. Thomas One of the most remarkable things about everything that comes along with defining Iannacone led a group of 10 students on a science- Iceland was its people. From the museum tour yourself as Icelandic. based expedition to Iceland. Our goal was to left come back with ideas on how to make WMA’s An Icelandic “hut.” campus more sustainable. We did so by studying Iceland’s environmental habits and how they top could be applied and adapted in the United States. A bird’s-eye view of However, the trip was not solely scientific. Along WMA travelers and the beauty of Iceland with visiting a geothermal power plant, we during early summer. also learned about the culture of Iceland, through meeting Icelandic people, attending a seminar bottom left with an Icelandic author and touring museums. WMA students spent This allowed us to form a well-rounded vision time building a turf house in Iceland. of what Iceland is and what is valued in the country’s communities. bottom right Our first day in Iceland, we were immersed in WMA’s trip to Iceland presentations about the Solheimar Eco-Village, brought many where we would be staying for the duration of our stunning views of the country’s landscape. trip. The village, we were told, is “as sustainable as it gets,” complete with a greenhouse, where they grow their own vegetables. The community is composed of 100 permanent residents, 43 of which are disabled. We attended “morning meeting” in the village, which demonstrated to us just how connected the community is. By holding hands at the start of the meeting, they symbolize a greater sense of unification than most societies today.

42 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 43 traveling titans By andrew faulstich ’15

bottom left Melody Liu ’12, who YEMS Project: brought the YEMS Project to WMA, enjoys a moment with local school children.

Lessons Learned From top left WMA travelers offered all forms of self-expression atop the Great Wall Being a Teacher of China.

A student from the front The problem with this particular student’s “Will you return to our school to teach us again?” row asked, “Why can’t you question was there was no good answer. After the This was usually followed by, “Please remember stay for just one more day?” trip was over, we were all going to part ways me.” The students at the school know they live The six other Wilbraham & and continue summer vacations filled with travel, in a very remote place. They rarely have visitors Monson Academy volunteers and I were caught work and relaxation. There was no reason from outside the province, never mind outside off guard, speechless for a few seconds. My we couldn’t have decided to stay another day the country. teaching group at the ZhuTang School in the to teach. The WMA volunteers who were experiencing Yunnan Province of China had decided to end our I quickly came up with, “We can’t stay this for the first time were surprised at the class on the final day with open-ended questions another day because of our flight schedule.” The responses from the students after only one week from students. Questions such as: “Do you like student accepted the answer, and we moved of teaching. For me, however, it was very Chinese food?” and “Do you have a girlfriend?” on, but the difficult questions kept infiltrating our reminiscent of the last time I participated in the were most common, and what we were expecting. classroom discussion. The most common was, Yunnan Ethnic Minority Schools Project, which was in 2013 while I was still a student at the Academy. I was asked the same question of, “Will you return to our school to teach us” by a different batch of students. My answer of, “Yes, of course I will,” came easily to me. Many people, some on the trip and others back home who heard my stories, labeled me naive and idealistic. They said, in reality, I’d probably never make it back to the remote ZhuTang School, buried deep in the heart of Yunnan Province. But I made a promise to those students, and I planned on seeing it through. Four years later, at the final concert, one of the teachers called me aside. With him were three students that had been a part of the 2013 project. Now in 12th grade, they all professed to me the YEMS Project inspired them to continue their education. I was beyond proud. Stories like this are common with YEMS. When Yibo “Canna” Zhang ’18 performed a ballet routine, one of the students asked Canna if she would teach her. After a few lessons, the student asked, “Why can’t you stay here and be the ballet teacher? Do you have to leave?”

44 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 top right Canna was stunned and most basic assumptions about the world. teachers by dancing to some American music, Alexa Lafond ’18 is all honored by the request. At Like Melody and I had predicted, each person taking pictures and hanging out. We had smiles as she helps the end of the trip, she said reacted differently to the cultural immersion. rearranged a classroom so that we could also lead classroom work that she had decided to major We began the trip in Beijing, learning how to use have a bit of a dance floor. After a half an hour, at the ZhuTang School. in education when she got chopsticks and eating dumplings, and we ended a teacher with whom we had not interacted bottom right to college. Her teaching the trip in Kunming, eating Chinese Kentucky came into the room, and was very angry about Andrew Faulstich ’15 experience had changed her Fried Chicken, despite my objections. The our activities. displays his passion outlook on what she wanted volunteers were shown regions of China that The music was shut off, the desks were for teaching at the to do with her life. were complete opposites: the globalized and put back in rows, we were shoved out and the ZhuTang School in the Yunnan Province I returned from YEMS the isolated. students were back in their seats. Melody would of China. four years ago with a The students were juxtaposed between their not directly translate what he was shouting at completely different outlook assumptions prior to the trip and the realization the students, but my best guess is “while all of on the world. I realized that I could impact that every experience was new, different and you are shouting ‘Go YEMS,’ your test scores hundreds of students with a little money and a something they never could have predicted. Their are going down! You have no time to fool little time. The question in my mind became, journals quickly filled up with reactions to their around. Now you will study while I supervise “How can I do more of it?” The same was true new environment, and we noticed that by the end you, so you do not waste your education.” when Melody Liu ’12 began the project in 2010. of the trip each person began to pick up different Each year that we run the YEMS Project, Although YEMS takes place in China, it was born parts of the local culture. we chip away at the stigma against learning for in a Social Entrepreneurship class at the Academy. While we made great strides during our time learning’s sake. Many still believe that testing is Melody and I wanted to give the volunteers an at the ZhuTang School, our last day reminded us the one and only way to determine intelligence. opportunity like we had, to put them in a situation that there is still work to do. We were celebrating Now we look toward next year, when we will that causes them to ask questions about their with some of the students and one of their English do it all again.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 45 departments: alumni events GreatHorse Reception

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Alumni and parents gathered at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse in Hampden, Massachusetts, for a reception and to hear Head of School Brian Easler share an update on what’s new at the Academy. 1 Evan Filkins ’11, Sarah Tanguay ’11, Brooke 10 11 Mele ’11, Jeannette Viens ’11 and Sommer Mahoney ’11. 2 Robert and Jessica Morra ’00. 3 Daniel Carr ’04, Colin Cook ’04, Dan Staples ’04 and Chris Beck ’04. 4 Tom Magill ’55W and his wife, Marjorie. 5 Alumni parents Tom and Ellen Race. 6 Alumni parent Ligia Guerin, James Robinson, Dick Brown, Alumni parent Patricia Keiser and former WMA English Department Faculty member Suzanne Zeckhausen. 7 Alumni parents Kate and Chris Carlin with current parent Maria Etti. 8 Alumni parents — Marty and Eileen Wright and Jenny and Rich Bourgeois. 9 The 12 13 Jensens — Robin ’83 and John ’82. 10 Drew Shea ’08, Heidi Vogel and Gary Popovich ’08. 11 John Davis ’75, Lee Laferriere Bates ’76 and Rick Bates. 12 CEGS Faculty member Gary Cook and his son, Colin ’08. 13 Alumni parents Kim and Andy Mele, with Patrick Agahigian ’09.

46 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Asia Receptions/Pixies Show

14 Asia February 2017 Head of School Brian Easler and Director of Advancement Mark Aimone hosted lunches and dinners for alumni and current parents during their trip to Asia. 14 WMA alumni and current parents reception in Beijing at the JW Marriott. 15 Mr. Easler and Mr. Aimone enjoyed a reception with current parents and alumni in the Oak Room of THE PLAZA Hotel in Seoul. 16 The first meeting of the Taiwanese Alumni Association! Special thanks to Katherine Chen ’05 for reaching out to the Taiwanese alumni. 17 Mr. Easler and Mr. Aimone met with the Executive Committee of the Thai Alumni Association at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting was organized by Association President Geng Sakapan Eamegdool ’72. 18 Lunch in Tokyo at the French Kitchen at the Grand Hyatt. Back row, left to right: Lin-Hua Chen ’13, Megumi Aoki ’12, Masamune Konakamura ’05, Michiharu Honda ’81, Kento Fukasaku ’05 and Takashi 15 Wada ’07. Front row, left to right: Head of School Brian Easler and Director of Advancement Mark Aimone.

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19 Pixies at the 18 House of Blues, May 19, 2017 Joey Santiago ’83, lead guitarist for the Pixies, performed at the House of Blues in Boston on May 19, 2017. A handful of ’83 and ’84 alumni gathered before the concert, watched the show and hung out with Joey after. 19 After the show, left to right: Sean Morgan ’83, John Moylan ’83, Bill Lane ’83, Marie Christo 20 21 22 Morgan ’83, Chris Cebula ’83, Jeffrey Grandchamp ’83, Shawn Slattery ’83, Doug Turley ’83, Joey Santiago ’83, Kelley McCormick ’84 and Ann- Marie Lawlor ’84. 20 Joey Santiago ’83 doing what he loves. 21 Joey Santiago ’83 and Pixies lead singer Black Francis. 22 Bill Lane ’83 presented Joey Santiago ’83 with a poster saved from their time on the WMA Lacrosse team. Joey is featured in the poster.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 47 WMA Spotlight: Current Staff By Bill Wells Director of Student Promotion From Day One, WMA has ‘Felt Like Home’ for Heanny Mompho

gratefully and often with a smile — for the last “We didn’t know where we were going to 40 years. stay or where the food was going to come But what if Mrs. Mompho and her family from,” said Mrs. Mompho, her voice still in weren’t able to relocate from the Khmer a hushed tone. “When we left for Thailand, Rouge the first time . . . or the second time . . . we had nothing.” or the third time . . . or the fourth time? What Mrs. Mompho had previously traveled the if the motorboat’s engine couldn’t handle Gulf of Thailand from Cambodia, and on each the half-day journey in ocean waters? What if occasion, the seas where rough, and sometimes Mrs. Mompho’s husband was tricked into dangerous. But on that night in March 1975, returning to Cambodia, like so many other when six people loaded what few possessions government officials were before being killed? they had into a small motorboat and with What if . . . their lives at stake, the water was peaceful. Mrs. Mompho grew up with her parents “I couldn’t believe the day we left the water and nine siblings in the biggest house in the was so calm,” said Mrs. Mompho, whose three town of Kandal. In step with traditional children were all under the age of 9 at the time. Cambodian culture, Mrs. Mompho stopped “We took a chance. If we didn’t leave, we were going to school when she reached high school going to die anyway. Anyone who worked for age. Still living with her parents, she was a government, they killed them.” already married and the mother of two Mrs. Mompho was correct. From 1975–​79, children when the Khmer Rouge began to during the Cambodian genocide, the Khmer On a March night in 1975, Heanny Mompho, her seize power during the country’s civil war. Rouge killed roughly two million people husband, three young children and a family She left Kandal for Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s through execution, poor medical attention or friend boarded their motorboat on the coast capital, in 1969. starvation, including Mrs. Mompho’s father, of Cambodia. Mrs. Mompho and her family felt out of brother and sister-in-law. This, however, wasn’t a casual scenic tour harm’s way for a few years. However, as the The motorboat and its party propelled to of the beautiful Cambodian waterfront. war progressed and the Khmer Rouge’s the unknown all evening and through part of The Khmer Rouge had gained control of influence began to spread, she and her family the next day before reaching Thailand. For the country and was in search of anyone moved to the province of Koh Kong. Again, a month, they stayed with a family they knew who worked for the previous government. Mrs. Mrs. Mompho stayed a few years before the before entering a refugee camp, which was Mompho’s husband was on the list. But Khmer Rouge’s noose became too tight, with established by the Red Cross. With challenging it wasn’t just her husband the Khmer Rouge the family maneuvering to an island off the living conditions, no money and unable to sought. The communist-believing group coast of Cambodia. speak the language, Mrs. Mompho and her was looking to kill the entire family. The family, although detached from its family relocated to a military base in Arkansas. That day was more than 42 years ago. Mrs. origins, was safe, and Mrs. Mompho’s husband They hoped to be sponsored by someone in Mompho can’t remember all of the details, was still earning an income working for the New York because they had heard of it before. but the emotion is still present. government. In 1975, though, the Khmer They were told there weren’t any sponsors in “It was terrifying,” she said, her voice Rouge claimed victory in the civil war, leaving New York, but there was from a place nearby — diminishing to a whisper and her face Mrs. Mompho and her family little choice in Massachusetts. growing blank. but to depart their homeland. The Wilbraham United Church, located Less than a year after fleeing her home country of Cambodia, Mrs. Mompho was living at Wilbraham & Monson Academy. “The first time I stepped foot in that house at And 1½ years after that, she was employed as a member of the Wilbraham & Monson Academy, I felt like it was above Academy’s dining Heanny Mompho, a member my home...If I didn’t send my kids to school of the Academy’s dining hall hall staff, where staff since 1977. she has worked — here, I don’t know what they would have become.”

48 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 a few hundred yards from the Academy, was “The first time I stepped foot in that house at Phas ’90 works in sales for a bank in New Jersey. looking for people to house refugees. Headmaster Wilbraham & Monson Academy, I felt like it As for Heanny, she’s been a member of the Francis M. Casey offered a place to stay at the was my home,” said Mrs. Mompho, her big Academy’s dining hall staff since 1977. After school, and by the end of 1975, Mrs. Mompho smile popping. “Plus, my kids went here. They working a number of years in the kitchen, when and her family were literally neighbors with got a good education from here. They went to Bertha Lak retired in 1995 following nearly Mr. Casey, living in the house on Main Street college. If I didn’t send my kids to school here, I 50 years of dedicated service to the school, Mrs. next to Morrow House. don’t know what they would have become.” Mompho became the main server in Lak And from the moment Mrs. Mompho entered Mrs. Mompho’s children made the most of Dining Hall, which is named after Mrs. Lak’s that house on Main Street, she has been thankful their opportunity at the Academy, with all husband, Billy. Wilbraham & Monson Academy gave her a three going to college. Kosinara Mompho ’86 “Bertha worked here a long time,” Mrs. safe and healthy environment for her family, is an architect for a medical center in Texas, Mompho said. “And now I feel like Bertha. She particularly her children. Bo ’88 is a curator at Wellesley College, and loved this place so much, and I feel the same way.”

left Heanny Mompho (back row, far left) stands with WMA kitchen staff during the 1980s.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 49 WMA Spotlight: former Staff By Teddy Ryan Director of Marketing & Communications Catching up with Ms. Shults

Wilbraham & Monson Academy is a different address,” she said. “The Academy magazine was If only they would do that all the time. Just place than when Cindy Shults first joined the sorted by hand by towns and zip codes and every day, things would be so much better community in 1968, and now it’s a better place letters were written on a typewriter. It’s so much everywhere,” Ms. Shults said. “We have a great because of her. Over the summer, faculty and better now.” group of people here, we’ve been very lucky.” staff gathered in Rich Hall lobby to celebrate What she will miss the most? The WMA A mainstay in the Deans Office, Ms. Shults her tenure and to give her a proper send-off as she community. “Watching the faculty kids grow was honored with this year’s “The Hill” retired after 25 years of service to the Academy. up,” she said thoughtfully. “This is home to yearbook dedication — a testament to her During her early years (1968–1973) working a lot of people, even the kids that go through presence on campus and in students’ lives. on campus, Wilbraham and Monson academies here for four years, especially if they’re boarders. She managed all facets of student presence on merged and female students enrolled for the first For a lot of those kids, this is the best time campus — from absences and tardiness to time since the early 1900s. Ms. Shults was a of their lives so far.” weekend travel permissions. “Ms. Shults, thank secretary in the Alumni Office then and recalled Over the years, WMA has faced difficult you for all that you do, all you have done, it was on the first level of Rich Hall (where situations, whether during the tornado, the and will continue to do to support members Academic Services is now). Her second stint saw microburst, or the ice storm (all in 2011), or Sept. of the Academy,” reads the dedication, “(we her in the Admission Office before she moved 11, 2001. There have also been times when will surely miss the snacks you leave out to the Deans Office in 2002. individuals within our community have dealt in the Deans Hallway, too!)” Technology has changed significantly during with trying times. In each of these instances, “I worked hand-in-hand with Ms. Shults her time here. “There was an addressograph the community has rallied together in support of in the Deans Office for 14 years. You don’t spend used to print envelopes with these little metal WMA, or in support of one another. “It amazes that kind of time with someone, often under plates you would have to make for every single me that people can come together and do things. challenging circumstances, without really getting to know them,” former Dean of Students and current Head of School Brian Easler reflected. “Cindy is a genuinely warm, kind, thoughtful and committed woman, and her integrity is without question. She is a wonderful person. I have missed her since I left the Deans Office, even though she was just down the hall. I will miss her now . . . but, I know she will be just down the road . . . ” Ms. Shults has no particular plans for how she spends her retirement. “I’m looking forward to choosing what to do with my time, the freedom to do so,” she said. “I would like to travel domestically — maybe to Alaska — and to do something with my yard.” She is the resident baker in her family, especially around Thanksgiving and the holidays. “If I bake too much, I eat too much,” she admitted, so she shares her hobby with her son, Rick Jr., daughter, Dana, and other relatives. We look forward to seeing where new adventures will take her next.

left Ms. Shults (center) with daughter, Dana (right), and son, Rick Jr., in Lak Dining Hall.

50 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 departments By christina cronin In Memoriam

Remembering Harold ‘Bud’ Porter ’44W

Harold “Bud” Porter ’44W was a natural leader who absolutely loved his alma mater, Wilbraham Academy. For 81 years — he first attended Wilbraham as a day student in the fourth grade — until his passing at age 90 on April 3, 2017, Mr. Porter had a positive impact on the Academy. His dedication as a student leader, an alumni class agent and Development Director during a transitional time at the Academy in 1970, is unmatched. As an agent and student, Mr. Porter served as captain of the Varsity Baseball, Soccer and Ice Hockey teams, and was MVP of the Soccer team in 1943 and MVP of the Baseball team in 1944. Somehow, while earning those accolades and keeping up with his schoolwork, he managed to run track, serve on the Student Council and hold the office of class president. These honors led to his induction into the WMA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. Phil Shaw and Roger Lincoln were his most influential teachers, and Bud always spoke highly of Headmaster Charles L. Stevens, who had taken Mr. Porter under his wing and encouraged him to succeed. After graduation, Mr. Porter served as a U.S. Marine in World War II. He graduated from Bates College in 1950, where he lettered in football, track and baseball. At Bates, he was a member of the 1946 Glass Bowl Team, and was inducted into the Lewiston Sports Hall of Fame. Mr. Porter played semi-pro baseball for several years and was offered a contract to play ball for the Brooklyn Dodgers organization. At his memorial service, everyone in attendance sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Mr. Porter also had a successful professional career in insurance. He volunteered at organizations all over Wilbraham, including his church, the Wilbraham Fire Department, the Athenaeum Society, Springfield Ski Club and many more. In recent years, Mr. Porter could be seen on the sidelines cheering on our teams, or with his wife and best friend, Nancy, in attendance at alumni events. He always encouraged not too proud to ask for help getting to and from WMA events. above his classmates to attend Reunion and kept in touch with them In recent years, Mr. Porter’s son, Jeffery, would drive him A yearbook photo of Harold frequently, letting them know what was new at their school to the Academy so he could sign letters to his classmates. Mr. “Bud” Porter ’44W. and encouraging them to support the Annual Fund. He was Porter never complained about aches and pains. He was the bearer of sad news from time to time, letting classmates determined to keep doing all he could for WMA, just as he had know when one of them had passed and sending addresses of done on the athletic fields as an outstanding athlete as a boy. where notes of condolence could be sent to their friends’ If we had an MVP award for outstanding volunteers or widows. He was so thoughtful. loyalty to the Academy, Mr. Porter would be our inaugural Mr. Porter volunteered as often as he could to help his recipient. Mr. Porter’s presence will be greatly missed, school. Even when he was having health challenges, he was but he will remain in our hearts for many years to come.

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 51 in memoriam By mark aimone Director of Advancement Richard B. Phillips ’63W: An Alumnus Who Did Not Hold Back with his Generosity

Richard “R.B.” B. Phillips ’63W will be “Dick was a wonderful trustee. He understood remembered by many at the Academy as “Dick.” the challenges that faced the school in the ’90s, But it was his grandchildren who called him and Dick’s low-key and steady approach helped R.B., and so he became R.B. to all of his family the board to make strategic decisions that and friends. Whatever his nickname, the served his school well then and into the future. connection to his warmth, caring and positive Dick was extremely well respected, and Dick’s energy was unmistakable. involvement as a trustee motivated many alumni Mr. Phillips was a dedicated and loyal to join him in becoming involved and invested alumnus, who served as a Trustee from 1993– in the school’s future. 2004. Current Head of School Brian Easler “A person I admired tremendously once told remembered Mr. Phillips for his positive attitude me that ‘a person’s generosity is marked not and warmth, saying, “R.B. was always upbeat by how much they give, but by how much they and positive, even when things weren’t.” hold back.’ WMA is a strong school today Mr. Phillips passed away Jan. 31, 2017. because Dick Phillips did not hold back!” After graduating, he matriculated to St. Mr. Phillips was one of the first alumni I met Lawrence University and received his Bachelor after joining the WMA community in July of Science degree in 1967. Mr. Phillips had a 2016. The qualities that Mr. Easler and Mr. successful career as a human resources executive Malley articulated were readily apparent. I was at Crane & Co. in Dalton, Massachusetts. immediately struck by his warmth and In 1993, Head of School Dick Malley asked friendliness. He and his wife, Cathy, could Mr. Phillips to join the Board of Trustees. Mr. not have made me feel more welcomed. Malley offered these reflections of his friend: I am honored to have had the opportunity “I first met Dick at his office for Crane to meet Mr. Phillips and spend a few moments Corporation. Dick’s interest in WMA ran with him. While we are saddened by his loss, deep. He had enjoyed a very positive experience all of us and the Academy are better for having during the Mattern years. One thing quickly known him.

led to another and, fortunately for WMA, left Dick agreed to join the Board of Trustees. Richard “R.B.” Phillips ’63W (left), with Craig Meadows ’64W.

“A person I admired tremendously once told me that ‘a person’s generosity is marked not by how much they give, but by how much they hold back.’ WMA is a strong school today because Dick Phillips did not hold back!” — D ick malley

52 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 By bill wells Director of Student Promotion Helmut Waszkis ’51W: Pioneer in Student Project Association Program

Helmut Waszkis ’51W, the first student sponsored by Wilbraham Academy’s revolutionary Student Project Association, passed away March 8 in Rhode Island. He was 83. Born in Berlin, Germany, just years prior to the outbreak of World War II, Helmut arrived at Wilbraham Academy in September 1950. Although unconfirmed, he believed he was the first student from Germany to study in the United States following the war. He graduated in 1951. Helmut’s love for Wilbraham was clear as he sent two of his three children — Claudia ’78 and Peter ’80 — to the Academy. “It was his first experience abroad, coming after the war in Germany, so it was quite a mind opener,” Peter said. “The seeds were sown for him to develop a great love for this country. He eventually lived in several places around the world. From Germany he moved to Peru, then to Canada, to Brazil and then the States and eventually became an American.” Peter Maximilan Waszkis ’17, Helmut’s grandson and Peter’s son, graduated after spending a year as a postgraduate.

right Helmut Waszkis ’51W was the first of three generations to attend the Academy.

We Remember

Mr. David M. Adams ’51M Dr. Jules N. Manger ’64W Mrs. Eleanor McNamara, Mr. Barton D. Kagan, Mr. William E. Barratt ’57W Mr. Donald M. Manni ’57M Alumni Grandparent Alumni Parent Mr. Gary R. Beauchamp ’78 Mr. Melvin Markson ’34W Mrs. Katie A. Bailey, Mrs. Janis G. Manger, Mr. Robert W. Bozenhard ’53M Mr. Alfred L. Maurer II ’83 Alumni Parent Alumni Spouse Dr. A. Dwight Bramble ’41M Mr. Ernest W. Moore ’45W Mr. Edward J. Baker, Mr. Robert M. McLaughlin, Mr. Russell H. Burt ’50W Mr. Howard E. Oberg Jr. ’44W Former Faculty Alumni Grandparent Mr. Philip J. Chesarone ’39W Dr. Roger L. Pearson ’56W Mrs. Carolyn Curtis, Mr. Matthew J. Merritt Jr., Mr. Frank J. Childs ’63W Mr. Dillinger Perez ’15 Alumni Parent Alumni Parent Mr. John B. Freese Jr. ’45W Mr. Aldore L. Phaneuf Jr. ’64M Mrs. Joanne C. Danforth, Dr. William A. Parisien Jr., Mr. Richard J. Golden ’50M Mr. Richard B. Phillips ’63W Alumni Spouse Alumni Parent Mr. Robert J. Googins ’53W Mr. Robert C. Pickford ’50W Mrs. Elizabeth Gaviglio, Mr. Dale A. Schuparra, Mr. Douglas R. Haley ’66M Mr. Harold E. Porter ’44W Alumni Spouse Alumni Parent Mr. Robert L. Hayward ’46M Mr. James B. Punderson ’44W Mr. Steven Graziano, Mr. Philip C. Steiger Jr., Mr. Thory Heye ’66W Mr. Bruce H. Sargeant ’65W Alumni Parent Former Faculty Spouse Mr. Erik K. Knaus ’89 Mr. Edwin Shivell ’50M Mr. David O. Harbert, Mrs. Joanne Stolar, Mr. Richard E. LaFond ’60M Mr. Helmut E. Waszkis ’51W Alumni Parent Alumni Parent Mr. Lawrence F. Larchez ’56W Mr. Peter I. Wilson ’54W Mrs. Veronica D. Harrington, Mrs. Linda B. Whitlock, Mr. Gregory L. Large ’15 Current Grandparent Former Faculty Mr. David B. Lyman ’74

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY 53 in memoriam By Tina Girhiny Advancement Database Manager Pieria Prize winner Gary Beauchamp ’78 Leaves Lasting Impression on WMA

badges, medals, posters, paper ephemera, books temperature reflected the shared desire for and photos. The exterior was always topped with champions. The student government at WMA cattails and lace. The cattail flower is a symbol had not been re-established since the merger of of appreciation and peace, while lace represents Wilbraham and Monson academies in 1972. tradition and home. Mr. Beauchamp bucked this trend and was elected I knew Mr. Beauchamp for the better part senior class president while his political interests of 14 years, and he wore his sarcasm and wit in ripened. He was actually a fan of the school a way only he could. He outlived his doctor’s dress code, even as a student, and a blazer became expectations, and at the same time continued to a staple of his adult life. He received the Pieria make an impact on those who surrounded him. Prize, which is awarded annually to the senior Legend has it that he never alluded to his state of whose record of participation in non-athletic health during his last months as he continued to extracurricular activities has been extensive rally his classmates and stay in touch. He would and exemplary. like the word legend. The Class of 1978 is significant and beloved. A close friend, Mary Tulloch, captured They have celebrated and suffered a great Mr. Beauchamp like this: “Gary brought people deal together. Mr. Beauchamp made sure he together in wonderful ways through laughter and acknowledged this at every Reunion. His his wisdom. We have all been fortunate to have attentive nature felt like a personal pilgrimage had him in our lives. His positive attitude in life each year and the Senior Stones became an object is certainly an extraordinary role to follow. He of reverence. He would take the time to free always said that if he looked on the bright side, the stones of their moss-laden state and honor others would too. Not such a bad way to look at those who had passed, all the while making his life.” Agreed. school remember, too. It takes a special person to How does one layer the depth of a lifetime, small On my 50th birthday, Mr. Beauchamp took make the effort and acknowledge their history. enough to fit on a page? The life of Gary R. the time to produce a mature, leather-bound One of the things Mr. Beauchamp asked of his Beauchamp ’78 was much like his collections — liquor case with gifts of future predictions that friends in his obituary was to continue his service. a cabinet of curiosities. made our entire lunch table roar with laughter. Please do so to honor the memory of your Everyone who knew Mr. Beauchamp has He reveled in the spotlight as his eyes twinkled classmate and friend we knew as “Whiskey.” a story to tell and, by story, I do mean a gift. I and he enjoyed every minute of my could write about the sadness I felt while we uncomfortable reception. Mr. Beauchamp passed away on March 2, 2017. visited with him for the last time in Lak Dining My son, Jake ’22, attends WMA, and His obituary can be found at Hall and he quietly whispered his final WMA Mr. Beauchamp often made keen observations www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com. intentions, but that would not represent the of his likes and dislikes that were shared on full life of Mr. Beauchamp. WMA’s social media. This is the epitome Mr. Beauchamp, 57, insisted his final visit of Mr. Beauchamp. He sweetened what was would be to display his Dead Poet’s Society important to each of us and allowed for gentle collection in the antique pie case he donated reassurance that everything would be OK. to the school, and it was, as he said it would be. I am not an alumna of the Academy. Mr. Beauchamp was an antiquities collector of all Mr. Beauchamp’s classmates are the lucky ones. things political, which you may imagine covers He served a postgraduate year that impressed a a lot of territory. He devoted his thoughts, time class early in their orchestra of light and sadness. and treasure to WMA. Mr. Beauchamp would Their bitter cold school year included Jimmy travel 45 miles to the Academy quarterly to Carter sweaters in the White House, the Broncos share his emporium of historical memorabilia, vs. Cowboys Super Bowl, and Egypt vs. Israel. highlighting America’s political and cultural A place in time that appeared to be in search of heritage. His display might include such things as champions. Champions of peace, football, the political and presidential buttons, pin backs and global climate and red shoes to fill. WMA’s

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1954 Wilbraham 1965 Monson business for the money. “If a paper 1 runs stories that’ll stick to your ribs, In recent years, Bob Perrin has been Bob Veit was honored by the Boys & it holds up a mirror,” he said. “Real teaching as part of Wofford College’s Girls Club of Southern Maine in June communities need real mirrors. Continuing Ed. program, serving 2017. He was named Volunteer of And if I’ve provided one now and then principally local senior citizens the Year for his work in their learning maybe I’ve done some good in this in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He center. Bob says he volunteers world.” You can’t find too much on teaches a three-semester course “as a way to keep alive my interest in The Advocate’s website, so you’ll on U.S. 20th Century Diplomatic & education and to encourage kids to have to subscribe to be in the know Military History, which tends to draw have a positive attitude and confidence with what’s going on in Lexington professional retirees and retired in themselves.” It’s obvious he’s and Rockbridge County, Virginia. military personnel. doing great work with the kids!

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1 Bob Kingsbury and his wife, Mary, 4 Ben Wilson is managing principal stopped by campus on July 18, 2017. of Beveridge & Diamond PC, the Retirement affords them the time largest environmental law firm in the to travel the East Coast from Fort United States, and was featured in Collins, Colorado. the February 2017 issue of Washington Lawyer, the District of Columbia Bar 4 1961 Monson Magazine. The published conversation lauds him as a pioneer of diversity and inclusion. In 2016, Ben was awarded 2 WMA Trustee Mark Shenkman and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s his wife, Rosalind, were vacationing in Legacy Award. He founded the Diverse Cuba at the same time a group of our Partners Network in 2008 and helped students traveled there during March establish the African American General break. Everyone gathered for a photo Counsel and Managing Partners at a hotel in Havana. The year prior, Network in 2012. Mark and Rosalind met up with the students on their trip to Peru. Where will they meet up next March? 1970 Wilbraham

1964 Wilbraham The Roanoke (Va.) Times recently wrote an article on Doug Harwood — founder, editor, publisher, reporter, 3 Ms. Barone and Mrs. Squindo took opinion writer, advertising director, 14 students to Budapest, Vienna and circulation manager, newsroom Prague during March break. While assistant and delivery boy of The in Vienna, they were treated to a Rockbridge Advocate. Started 25 private tour of Parliament by Werner years ago, The Advocate has a Fasslabend. The students loved reputation for hard-hitting stories, meeting Werner and the tour he gave. the kind that can keep a community Apparently their seasoned tour guide honest. With a circulation of about was very impressed with the access 1,000 subscriptions a month, plus the group was given! newsstand sales, Doug isn’t in the

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5 Dean Redfern caught up with the 7 Tree House Brewing Company has Bruce Fenton has been named to the Dade McDermott, a Class A Master WMA Baseball team to watch the opened its 55,000 square-foot inaugural board of directors for Medici Teaching Professional of the world- Titans play at Historic Dodgertown in brewery in Charlton, Massachusetts. Ventures Inc., a global leader in renowned Lely Resort Golf & Country Vero Beach, Fla., during March Break. Sitting on 70 acres, the state-of-the- advancing blockchain technology. He Club in Naples, Florida, has been Pictured (left to right) are Coach Jim art facility has a 50-barrel brewhouse, is the founder of Atlantic Financial, named one of the Top Ten Golf Irzyk, co-captain Mike Suglia ’17, Dean a retail area, taproom and a beautiful the former executive director and a Instructors in the World for 2017 by Redfern and co-captain Jake Breton ’17. outdoor pavilion. Dean Rohan and current board member of the Bitcoin the Professional Golf Teachers his partners, Damien and Nate, Foundation, a co-founder of the Association of America. Dade joins 1975 have created an obsessive following, Bitcoin Association, and the organizer famous teachers David Leadbetter, which results in long lines, but it’s of the first Dubai Bitcoin Conference. Mark Immelman, Brenden Pappas, well worth it! Bruce is also the host and founder Gary Gilchrist and Michael Major as a David Klein recently had his second of the Satoshi Roundtable retreat, an recipient of this prestigious award. book of Sudoku puzzles published. exclusive, invitation-only retreat for He is also an author who writes for “Sudoku Rocks!” contains more than 1985 leaders in the blockchain industry. the leading golf instruction magazine 500 puzzles and plenty of Sudoku in the country, “Golf Tips Magazine.” instruction. There are also specialty Albert Wu was on CNBC’s “Closing Dade can be reached via his website Sudoku puzzles, such as Alphabet, Bell,” sharing his perspective on the 1994 www.dademcdermottgolf.com. Word Guess and Math. David’s last state of the New York economy as Sudoku book won an award from a CRE broker and having been raised David Dropkin took part in the two- Kirkus Reviews. You can purchase in a small business family. day, 39.5 mile AVON 39 Walk to 2000 “Sudoku Rocks!” on Amazon. End Breast Cancer October 14–15 in 1986 New York City. In memory of his Choti Leenutaphone has been named 1982 grandmother, David crossed the to Thailand Tatler’s Generation T — Brooklyn Bridge on his way to the a list of 50 of Thailand’s brightest 8 Chuck Pettee ’57W and his wife, finish line. connectors, creative visionaries, 6 Endy Abdurrahman and his wife, Rita, stopped by campus on July 17, influential innovators and disruptive Ketsia, stopped by the Campus Store 2017, with their daughter, Carla Pettee talents. Choti walked away from in early May 2017. In the States for Morton ’86, and grandkids, Carmen 1996 his family’s successful automotive business from Indonesia, Endy and and Logan, who were up from Sugar business to pursue his passion, Ketsia were taking a day to visit Land, Texas. 10 Adam Jette and his wife, Katherine, delivering the best food and the most Endy’s alma maters — WMA and welcomed a daughter into their innovative cocktails. With wife Debby, Boston University. family. Born in April 2017, Melody was 1989 Choti has opened Vesper Cocktail Bar welcomed by big brothers Noah, 9, & Restaurant, Il Fumo and the recently and Dracen, 4. 1983 9 Chef Jonathan Lundy has launched opened pasta bar La Dotta. Ensuring Corto y Lima in downtown Lexington, that he gives back, Choti works closely What a great night watching Joey Kentucky. The Latin-inspired cuisine 1997 with socialgiver.com, where a portion Alberto Santiago ’83 and the Pixies focuses on affordability, quality of the revenue from each of his in concert at the House of Blues in ingredients and a creative menu. 11 Colleen Blanset and husband Ryan restaurants is donated to charity. Boston on May 19, 2017! The group Vegetarian, gluten free and vegan welcomed a daughter into their family 13 When Ramon Garcia isn’t working of ’83 and ’84 alumni had a lot of friendly items showcase the on March 13, 2017. Emma Colleen joins out, he’s working others out. He and fun together! Thanks Joey, Kelley versatility of Chef Lundy’s creations her siblings, Connor and Madeline, his wife, Kim, ran the 2017 Boston McCormick ’84, Bill Lane ’83, featuring homemade artisanal in rounding out the Blanset family. Marathon to raise money for the David Ann-Marie Lawlor ’84, Jeffrey corn tortillas, utilizing the ancient 12 Eric Christianson married Beth Ortiz Children’s Fund. Ramon was Grandchamp ’83, John Moylan ’83, process of nixtamalization. Bronson on May 6, 2017, at the Old recently in New Orleans working with Chris Cebula ’83, Shawn Slattery ’83, South Meeting House in Boston, actor Anthony Mackie, center, for his Doug Turley ’83, Marie Christo Massachusetts. The Christiansons “Avengers 3” role, and with New Morgan ’83 and Sean Morgan ’83 reside in Norfolk, Massachusetts. Orleans Saints trainer Charles Byrd. for a fun night!

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Chad Rioux, along with his business Maureen Kelly Chesky trained to run Stowe, Vermont. The beer-centric issue of Boston Magazine. partners, has opened Choppe Shoppe. in the New York City Marathon on Nov. bistro serves American classics You can see his photography at Located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, 5, 2017. She partnered with “Team Teal” with a twist and craft brews in a www.trevorreid.com. Choppe Shoppe has a full-service to raise money and awareness for the warm ambiance. 25 Niti “Joe” Lertsumitkul married salon for women upstairs and National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and Rita Jira on May 14, 2017, at the a full-service barbershop for men in memory of her mom and aunt, 2004 Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok. The downstairs. Pastries, finger sandwiches who both passed away from ovarian celebration was trending with and wine on one floor, with a cancer. Mo said, “I am thankful for 19 Carolyn ’05 and Rob Balicki ’04 #RitaNiti. bourbon bar and cigars on another! developments in genetic testing and welcomed a son into their family. research in screening for inherited Benjamin Robert was born Jan. 31, 2017. mutations aimed to identify women at 2007 2001 high risk for ovarian cancer. But more 20 Stephanie Hodges and her needs to be done. There are not tests husband, Alan, welcomed a 26 Dan Olsen spent time on campus Michael Insler has co-authored a to effectively detect ovarian cancer daughter, Salem, into their family taking in a Boys’ Varsity Basketball research paper on Asian immigration in its early stages. I want to help make on June 16, 2017. Big brother Quincy game and working out with the team. patterns, “Education Outcomes awareness and early stage detection turned 2 on July 30! Here he is with Coach Mannix and of Children of Asian Intermarriages: the norm for all women. I want to future Titan Liam Mannix. Does Gender of the Immigrant help us see a cure in our lifetime.” To Parent Matter?” It was accepted for 2006 27 Guy Pistone married Jen Guzman support Mo, visit www.crowdrise.com/ publication in The B.E. Journal of on July 28, 2017, at the Villa at Ridder nationalovariancancercoalitionnyc Economic Analysis & Policy. Given 21 Looking for a bite to eat on the Country Club in East Bridgewater, 2017/fundraiser/maureenkelly-chesky. the prominence of immigration Upper East Side of NYC? Stop into Massachusetts. The couple resides in in current discourse, this paper may Quality Eats UES, 1496 Second Ave. at Santa Monica, California. Guy’s social generate substantial interest. This 2003 78th St. General manager William fitness apps business, Fitivity, launched is the fifth publication for Michael. Daly is excited to launch the second its 2.0 version in August 2017 with 17 Lenny Caraballo and his wife, (of the soon to be three) location entirely new apps and content. Get 14 Craving fresh Greek food while Jackie, welcomed a son into of Quality Eats. Check out their menu better at anything — sports, martial in Boston? Demetri Tsolakis has their family. Dominic was born on at www.qualityeats.com. arts, fitness, physical therapy, dance . . . opened GRE.CO at 225 Newbury St. July 28, 2017. They provide the fresh, farm-raised 22 Abby Hsu married Jake Yaun in 28 Have you checked out Alex ingredients — ​you decide how it all 18 Carrie Ertl and husband Eric a beautiful, flower-filled ceremony Tuohey’s music on iTunes or Spotify? comes together. Start off with a welcomed a daughter on April 4, 2017. in Taiwan. Bridesmaid Mindy Search Alex2e for his EP Strange fresh baked pita or plate. Add in your Evelyn James joins big sister Harper in Chang ’05 and Rebecca Kuo ’05 Company and his latest singles. You can choice of slow-roasted, organic the Ertl family. were in attendance. find out where Alex will be playing by meats. Bring some zing with tzatziki, checking his website at www.alex2e.com. Carrie Michael has a boutique in West 23 Director of Alumni Relations Dawn spicy-whipped feta or another Greek Springfield, Massachusetts. The Hines met up with Kate Klebes at a sauce. And finish off your meal with Hodgepodge has been open for seven Naturalization Ceremony April 13, 2009 legendary Loukoumades, homemade years and is now located at 21 Myron 2017, at the Ethel Walker School. Kate, Greek-fried doughnuts, lavished Street above Dave DiRico’s Golf and a magna cum laude graduate of the Patrick Agahigian is relocating to with the velvety, chocolaty or fruity Racquet, her parents’ golf shop. The Quinnipiac University School of Charlottesville, Virginia, where he has topping of your choice. Hodgepodge offers women’s Law, is a law clerk for the Honorable enrolled into the University of contemporary fashions at affordable Robert A. Richardson, U.S. Magistrate Virginia’s Darden School of Business 2002 prices and select children’s items, gifts Judge, U.S. District Court, District for its full-time MBA program. Patrick and jewelry. Hours are Tuesday to of Connecticut. Judge Richardson also keeps busy with Union Avenue 15 Jamie Pernaa and his wife, Mallory, Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday presided over a ceremony in which Racing, his hobby/business, which welcomed a son into their family. Blake and Sunday by appointment, 38 people from 21 countries holds and manages his interests in William Pernaa arrived on Feb. 28, 2017. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To shop online, go to became U.S. citizens. several thoroughbred horses. He’s no www.boutiquego.myshopify.com. stranger to Saratoga Race Course! 16 Miguel Cantor Venegas married 24 Trevor Reid, an ’01 WMA Middle Natalie Arce Hernandez on Dec. 17, Brian Murphy is now the Executive School grad, had his work featured Timothy Keegan Dombrosky has 2016. 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28 29 East Brewing Company in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and three of his recipes just made the top 25 for best IPA’s in America from Draft Magazine. Keegan would love to see some local alumni come through and say “hello.”

Clemens Grave has launched Finnest with a classmate from Brown. Built to give parents a tool that changes the 30 way children learn about personal finance, learn more at www.finnest.co.

Eddie Jewel has been named head coach of Northampton High’s Varsity Football team. At WMA for three years, Eddie played football, basketball and track. After playing cornerback in college, Eddie coached special teams and defensive backs at Worcester State University. Best of

31 luck to Eddie and the Blue Devils. 29 Walter Mfuko and Jordan Benton

32 welcomed a son into their family on May 3, 2017. It won’t be long before Malachi is dribbling a basketball. Walter is head boys’ basketball coach and middle school math teacher at Springfield Commonwealth Academy.

30 Stephanie Pajak married Dr. Christopher Firely on May 19, 2017, at Old Saint Mary’s Church in Society Hill, Philadelphia. Her sister, Samantha ’15, served as her maid of honor and her brother, Matthew ’11, 33 as a groomsman. Other WMA alumnae in attendance were Steff Robbins ’10 and Chelsea Goldrick ’09.

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31 Naofall Folahan visited campus with a potential future Titan. “Ming,” as he is known to many, visited faculty and spent some time on the court. He presented Head of School Brian Easler with a sweatshirt bearing his company’s logo. M7NG Company is dedicated to making quality basketball

60 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 programs available to as many kids 2013 program at American International 2016 as possible. College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Emma Bourgeois interned in the 37 Babson College edged out 35 Molly Moran is the newest Political Section of U.S. Embassy in Augustana College, 79–78, to win 2011 member of the Sloma Real Estate/ Moscow, Russia, last summer. the NCAA Division III National Jameson Sotheby’s team, which She mostly worked on translations, Championship March 18, 2017. Sommer Mahoney is now a certified specializes in luxury real estate in conferences, studying trends in Congratulations to Babson sophomore Kripalu yoga teacher after completing the Chicago area. As the new Russian society/government, and former Titan Julian Alexis. her 200-hour training at the Kripalu marketing coordinator, Molly will monitoring Russian news outlets and Center for Yoga & Health. She is work directly with Izabela Sloma, 38 Allyson Faulstick ’16, Katelyn attending various multilateral scheduled to teach yoga at WMA Senior VP, Sales at Jameson Sotheby’s Mercer ’15 and Erin Demers ’16 were meetings between governments and this winter. Sommer is also a WMA International Realty. on campus catching a Titans’ Softball civil society organizations. This fall faculty member, teaching CEGS game. Here they are posing with Emma returned to Brown University, 36 C.J. Woloshchuk, second from classes in the Upper School and is their former coaches Erik Kindblom where she is majoring in Slavic Studies, right, traveled to Almansa, Spain, an Assistant Coach for the Girls’ and Don Kelly. to finish her last semester. Looking with The Atlantis Project, as part of Varsity Soccer team. ahead, Emma is currently applying for the Atlantis Fellowship. She spent 39 During spring break, Coach a Fulbright Scholarship for the her spring break observing orthopedic, MacDonald took some lacrosse 2012 Peace Corps and will be applying trauma and general surgeries at players to watch Assumption College’s to grad schools. Hospital General de Almansa. C.J. is Spencer Marocchini ’16 and Colby 32 Lucy Biggel, center, and her graduating from American University Hamwey ’15 take on Division II No. 1 Alumni doing great things for others! boyfriend Moritz, left, traveled from this spring and is in the process of Le Moyne College. Le Moyne won 8–7 While Brendan Butcher was a senior Germany to spend some time in applying to medical schools. in overtime, but Colby (in goal) bioengineering student at Syracuse the States. They visited a bunch of our made 17 saves, and Spencer scored University, he was part of a team National Parks during their month- his first collegiate goal. that designed and built an “Otto- 2014 long stay last April. Brooke Mele ’11 Mobile.” Winning first place in the 40 Look who got together in Tokyo in hosted them for a few days, and they Bioengineering Capstone Competition, Megan Pehoviak has completed May! Left to right: Gosuke Mekada ’15, all stopped by campus. the car allows differently-abled a nurse externship position at Rin Yamanashi ’16, Aaron Ruiz ’16, 33 When Nick Jalbert was sitting children to “drive” with their friends. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Joy Weng ’16 and Charlie Yang ’16. We in Chris Ayers’ Latin class at WMA, Brendan and his team donated the in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on the love mini WMA reunions! ​ he heard Mr. Ayers promise an “Otto-Mobile” to Luna and her friends Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastics Unit. embroidered lab coat, like the one at the Jowonio School in Syracuse, The eight-week, paid rotation in an he wore, to any of his students New York. acute care setting offered her hands-on who went on to teach. Years later, training within the baccalaureate 34 Carly Cronin, a recent Bryant Mr. Ayers made good on that nursing program (BSN). Megan is a University graduate, was drafted by the promise and sent Nick his very own senior at Colby-Sawyer College Boston Storm of the United Women’s lab coat to wear in his Latin classroom and was recently inducted into the Lacrosse League. Carly played games at Holy Spirit Preparatory School International Nursing Honor Society. in Attleboro, Massachusetts, New in Atlanta, Georgia. Embroidered is Canaan, Connecticut, at UMass “Magister Jalbert, Latin Dept.” Magister Amherst, Philadelphia and Richmond, 2015 is Latin for teacher or master. Virginia. The Storm is the first Brandon McKenna is attending professional women’s lacrosse team Brian Kennedy, a junior at Notre Northwestern’s Kellogg School of in Boston and one of four inaugural Dame and member of their rocketry Management as a Russell Fellow. teams in the UWLX, which launched team, was in Huntsville, Alabama, last This highly selective program will in 2016. The season ran from May April at the NASA Student Launch. allow Brandon to earn a M.S. through July. Their team won the Altitude Award for in Management Studies in only being closest to 1 mile (5,286 feet is Ivy Durepo is on her way to becoming 10 months. the best altitude in the history of Dr. Durepo! She was accepted into Student Launch). the Doctoral Educational Psychology

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A milestone reached …

This issue of Academy World highlights where we are, support and generosity make a difference every day. and today we are a community that has reached These are the alumni, parents, past parents and friends a milestone in voluntary support. An Academy that who have lifted us up to reach this milestone and is stronger today than ever before because of who keep our school moving forward. your generosity. On behalf of the students, faculty, parents, past For the first time in our history, WMA has raised parents, friends and alumni around the world, thank more than $1 million in annual support. A level that you for making 2016–2017 such an incredible year! exemplifies the belief you all have — not just in what It is only the beginning of what lies ahead for our we do — but how we do it. A level that engenders great school. confidence and builds enthusiasm for the future. Thank you for all you have done and continue to This year’s annual fund support will ensure our do to support Wilbraham & Monson Academy. students continue to have the transformational experience that makes WMA such a special place. Your generosity provided for the installation of air With appreciation, conditioning in the common areas of the dormitories, renovations to the interior of the first floor of Rich Hall and the complete replacement of the Rich Hall portico and handicap accessibility for the main entrance. t. mark aimone On the following pages we recognize all whose director of advancement

Introducing the Atlas Fund

In the midst of all of the excitement this year, we are of the Atlas Fund serves as a catalyst for progress pleased to announce the transition of the annual fund and improvement. Together we will strengthen to the Atlas Fund. Just as Atlas has long stood watch WMA and ensure that students continue to have a over all who enter Rich Hall, the Atlas Fund will stand transformational experience. watch over our school and each year the support we receive will strengthen our ability to deliver that transformational experience. Atlas, the Titan who personifies the qualities of Atlas Fund gift levels endurance, perseverance and resilience, is a fitting 1804 leadership circle symbol for our school. Throughout our history, we have faced a number of challenges and have remained Founders Society $100,000 + stout hearted and focused on our mission in the face Wesleyan Society $50,000–​$99,999 of all challenges. Old Academy Society $25,000–$49,999 The Atlas Fund and the new giving recognition Fisk Society $10,000–$24,999 societies represent the start of a new era at WMA. Over the past three years we have developed a stronger Binney Society $5,000–$9,999 command of our resources and have begun positioning Mattern Society $1,804–$4,999 ourselves to direct a portion of the Atlas Fund monson bell society $500–$1,803 away from operating support and towards moving the Academy forward. Your generosity and support rubicon society $1–$499

64 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 List by Giving Level Dr. Jamieson D. Kennedy ’51W Mr. Peter C. Lincoln ’55W 1804 Leadership Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Marini Mr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Mele Raised Circle Mr. Kent W. Pecoy Mr. Brian F. Randall ’60W Founders Society Mr. Craig A. Rubin ’63W $100,000 + Mr. Edwin Shivell ’50M U. S. Trust Mr. Francis M. Austin Jr. ’46W Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Wendlandt more than Mr. Scott B. Jacobs ’75 in Annual Support Schwab Charitable Fund Binney Society in $5,000–$9,999 for the first time Wesleyan Society WMA history $50,000–$99,999 Mr. Dana T. Aftab ’81 $1M Community Foundation of Mr. Gary R. Beauchamp ’78 Mr. William R. Faulkner Jr. ’57W Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. McEvoy ’68W Western MA The Herbert P. Mr. Michael J. Flynn Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. McKenna Mr. & Mrs. Amaro Goncalves Hampden Engineering Corp. Blake Society Mrs. Marjorie H. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Morgan ’59W Mr. Robert L. Hayward ’46M Mr. Qimin Qian & Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Flynn National Wine & Spirits Inc. Mr. William S. Ho & In recognition of benefactors Mrs. Fenrong Miao Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Fuld Jr. ’64W Palmer Paving Corporation Ms. Annis C. Chan whose loyalty, support and Mr. Donald J. Stuart ’73 Dr. Edward J. Gramse ’39W The Pecoy Companies Dr. Bernard Hoyt ’42M generosity have helped shape Greater New Orleans Foundation Mr. Kent W. Pecoy Mr. Donald M. Joffray ’46W the future of Wilbraham & Old Academy Society Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Griffin Mr. Frank J. Pizzitola ’43M Mr. S. Peter Manchester ’58W Monson Academy. Their total $25,000–$49,999 Mr. & Mrs. William A. Griffin ’68W Mr. Oscar H. Plotkin Mr. Richard F. Morgan ’59W support for the Academy is in Haas Electric Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. Plumb, Esq. ’61W Mr. & Mrs. David A. Reeves excess of $100,000. Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Alan Hale ’46W Mr. & Mrs. Brian F. Randall ’60W Mr. Philip C. Steiger Jr. Antonacci Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard Altman Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Hale ’55W Ms. Carol F. Relihan ’73 & Mr. William A. Tychsen ’59W Mr. & Mrs. Frank G. Antonacci Andrew Associates Mr. & Mrs. Glenn R. Hanson Mr. John Arthur Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Antonacci Mrs. Mary B. Annan Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Hickson Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Sack ’47W Mattern Society Mrs. Marianne Antonacci Antonacci Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Leverett M. Hubbard Jr. Schwab Charitable Fund $1,804–$4,999 Mr. & Mrs. David J. Callahan Mr. & Mrs. Frank G. Antonacci Irene E. and George A. Davis Mr. & Mrs. James J. Shea Jr. ’44W Mr. & Mrs. Sakchai Chirathivat Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Antonacci Foundation Mr. & Mrs. J. David Shenk Sr. ’74 GenScope Inc. Mr. William E. James ’64W Mrs. Marianne Antonacci Mr. & Mrs. Scott B. Jacobs ’75 Shenkman Capital Management Dr. & Mrs. David D. Agahigian Mrs. Judith A. Knapp Mr. Francis M. Austin Jr. ’46W Mr. & Mrs. William E. James ’64W Inc. Ms. Elizabeth Bayless Mr. James E. LaCrosse ’50W Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Barend ’66M Mr. & Mrs. Donald M. Joffray ’46W Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Shenkman ’61M Ms. Linda R. Berube National Wine & Spirits Mr. & Mrs. S. Prestley Blake Mr. & Mrs. Hideo Kagami Mr. & Mrs. Charoen Dr. David L. Brown ’64M Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Dr. & Mrs. Jamieson D. Sirivadhanabhakdi Mr. Song Chang & Mr. Mark R. Shenkman ’61M Callahan III ’75 Kennedy ’51W Mr. & Mrs. Steven D. Spence ’76 Mrs. Zhaoyan Liang Thailand Alumni Association Mr. & Mrs. David J. Callahan Mrs. Judith A. Knapp Mr. Jonathan L. Sperling ’57W Mr. Michael Clarke ’58W Ms. Janet Callahan KSD Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Stuart ’73 The Columbus Foundation Fisk Society Mr. & Mrs. Jon E. Callahan ’81 Mr. & Mrs. James E. LaCrosse ’50W Mrs. Anne P. Symes Mr. Paul B. Cronin ’53W $10,000–$24,999 Ms. Julie A. Callahan ’78 Mr. W. R. Lappin ’53M Mr. & Mrs. Edward Symes III ’64W Mr. A. Winslow Dodge ’58W Mr. & Mrs. John F. Chapple III ’60W Mr. Peter C. Lincoln ’55W Mr. & Mrs. Brent G. Todd ’81 Mr. James S. Downey ’73 Andrew Associates Mr. & Mrs. Michael Clarke ’58W Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Livermore Mrs. Leonia S. Todd Mr. Brian P. Easler & Mr. Graeme A. Bazarian ’87 Community Foundation of 1917W Mr. & Mrs. William A. Tychsen ’59W Dr. Stephanie Easler Mr. William C. Bowie Western MA Mr. & Mrs. Keith Martin ’47W The Wallace Foundation Mr. Bruce S. Ferguson ’67W Mr. Richard G. Dooley Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Deininger ’43W Mr. & Mrs. David Witherspoon Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Wendlandt Ms. Caitlin S. Flynn ’06 Mr. William R. Faulkner Jr. ’57W Mr. Ernest E. Denby Dr. & Mrs. Charles A. McCallum Jr. WMA Parents Association Mr. David H. Griffith ’59W Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Dooley ’43W Mr. Sergay G. Zarynoff ’57W Mr. & Mrs. Seyun Hong Mrs. Linda B. Griffin The Edward E. Ford Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. McCallum Mrs. Virginia L. Hoyt Mrs. Judith B. Hale Mr. & Mrs. Leonard G. Enroth ’39W ’47W Mr. Craig B. Klosk & Mr. & Mrs. Glenn R. Hanson Ms. Patricia I. Kallett Mr. & Mrs. Leverett M. Hubbard Jr.

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Ms. Mahsa Khanbabai, Esq. ’89 Mr. Joshua D. Binney ’07 Mr. J. Lawrie Hibbard ’52W Dr. Hee Sup Kim & Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Bourgeois Mrs. Betty Lou Hodgman Dr. Eunhwa Choi Mr. & Mrs. Leon Brassard Mr. William D. Howerton ’49W Dr. Kevin E. Schmidt & Mr. Eugenio P. Bravo da Rosa Mr. David E. Hoxeng ’68W Dr. Mary E. King Mr. & Mrs. Matthew M. Burke Mr. & Mrs. William F. Ingraham IV Mr. Alexey Demkin & Mr. Xiangnan Liu & Ipswich Foundation Inc. Ms. Irina Kolikova Ms. Haiyan Ca J. Polep Distribution Services Ms. Sue Kwon Mr. Phillip J. Cardone Jack & Sylvia Altman Foundation Mr. Young Do Kim & Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Carson Mr. Matthew C. Jarvinen ’96 Mrs. Hyun Ah Kwon Ms. Melanie J. Chadwick Mr. Michael O. Jennings ’65M Mr. Kyungho Lee & Mr. John F. Chapple III ’60W Mr. Bo Jiang & Ms. Ping Li Mrs. Bokyang Kim Dr. Han-Chung Lien & Mr. Robert A. Johnson ’54W Mr. & Mrs. Mao-Jung Lin Dr. I-Ching Chou Mr. Brian W. Juengst ’01 Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Little Mr. Seung Jae Chyun ’75 Mr. M. Loran Kary ’67W 888DONORS Mr. & Mrs. Li Lu Mr. Mark C. Clark ’75 Dr. Mark A. Keroack ’72 Mr. Brian J. Popovich ’15 Mr. & Mrs. Peter M. Waszkis Maine Community Foundation Mr. Donald J. Collins ’60M Mr. Charles M. Kingsbury Mr. & Mrs. Gregory A. Popovich Mr. William S. Welles ’64W Mr. Robert K. Nichols ’63W Community Foundation of Mr. & Mrs. Yuki Koyasu Mrs. Jane N. Putnam Dr. David F. Wender ’69W Dr. Sun Ha Park New Jersey Dr. Jordan L. Kramer ’73 Mr. Ralph A. Quackenbush ’51W Mr. Benjamin F. Wilson ’69W Mrs. Kathryn Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Conlon Dr. Aaron D. Kugelmass & Dr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Race Mrs. Jane F. Wood Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Picknelly Jr. ConocoPhillips Company Mrs. Karen E. Ambrose Ms. Carol F. Relihan ’73 Mr. & Mrs. Martin R. Wright Mr. Peter S. Plumb, Esq. ’61W Mr. Edwin T. Conway ’77 Mr. Daniel B. Kunhardt Jr. ’72 Mr. Arthur S. Robbins ’50W Mr. Jingping Yang Mr. Zhiyou Zhang & Corning Incorporated Foundation Mr. Yong D. Kwon ’88 Mr. Louis E. Roberts ’49M Dr. Brett R. Zalkan ’83 Mrs. Jianhua Qi Ms. Virginia H. Cranch Mr. Thomas J. Langer ’73 Mr. Dean P. Rohan ’84 Mr. Shaoxin Xu & Mr. Dean F. Redfern ’72 Mr. John L. Crowell ’61M Mr. & Mrs. Yniong Lee Mr. Andrew J. Ross ’97 Mrs. Xiaowen Zeng Renaissance Charitable Mr. William L. Danforth ’56W Mr. Richard LeStage ’61W Mrs. Sandra H. Ross Mr. Guofeng Li & Foundation Inc. Dr. David R. Kelley ’70M Mr. Jin Wang & Ms. Xiangbing Luo Mr. Jack Rubin & Mrs. Huiping Zhang Dr. Bonnie Faulkner Ryan ’82 Mr. Harry A. Day ’57W Mr. David B. Lyman ’74 Ms. Patricia Yuzawa-Rubin The Sack Foundation Inc. Mr. Michael C. DeNucci ’91 Mr. Robert K. MacLauchlin, Ph.D. Mr. Theodore G. Sarant ’73 Mr. Edward J. Sack ’47W Mr. & Mrs. James J. Diotalevi ’50W Mr. Camille F. Sarrouf ’51W Rubicon Society Mr. Jonathan L. Sperling ’57W Mr. John C. Duncan III ’56W Dr. Ronald L. Majka ’68M Mr. Lee H. Schilling ’59W Mr. Kui Ma & Ms. Xianghong Tan Mr. Robert B. Enemark ’42W Mr. Barry M. Maloney ’85 $1–$499 Mr. Richard A. Serafino Jr. ’77 Mr. Stacey H. Widdicombe III ’70W Mr. Robert G. Faulkner Sr. ’53W Mr. & Mrs. Steven P. Marcus Mr. Philip H. Shaw Jr. ’57W Mr. Paul R. Aarnio ’61W Mr. Youzhi Xu & Mrs. Xia Wang Mr. Scott A. Faulkner, CPA ’88 Mr. John C. Marsh ’58W Mr. Edward W. Shore Jr. ’48W Mr. James Irzyk & Ms. Susan B. Yesley Mrs. Sophia Fowler Mr. Josef E. Martin, CPCU ’82 SK3 Realty LLC Ms. Jody L. Abzug Mr. Xiang Yu & Mrs. Lili Fu Mrs. June Caldwell Martin Mr. Shawn M. Slattery ’83 Mr. Patrick T. Agahigian ’09 Mr. Evan H. Gallivan ’96 Mr. Todd R. Masnicki ’89 Mr. Stoughton L. Smead Ms. Tasmina S. Ahmed ’06 Monson Bell Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Gallivan Mr. K. Keith McAllister ’65W Smith & Wesson Corp. Mr. Colin S. Akerly ’09 Mr. Dwight W. Gammons ’52W Mr. R. Timothy McBride ’78 Society $500–$1,803 Mr. & Mrs. Garrett P. Smith Mr. Charles M. Albrecht ’60M Mr. Yuefeng Yan & Ms. Weiwei Gao Dr. Charles A. McCallum Jr. ’43W Mr. Donald J. Southwick ’64M Ms. Renee A. Alexander Mr. Thomas P. Addicks Mr. Joseph J. Garstka ’69M Mr. John H. Meissner ’66W Mr. Dennis C. Sowers ’59W Mr. Omar Aljanabi Mrs. Megan S. Aimone ’85 & Mr. Richard R. Garstka ’73 Mr. Gregory A. Merkel ’72 Specter Perpetual Charitable Trust Mr. Stephen M. Allen ’57W Mr. T. Mark Aimone Mr. Gunter M. Glass ’63W Mr. Joseph W. Merritt Jr. ’57W Mr. Jonathan L. Specter ’89 Mr. Hasan Y. Alrefae & Mr. Saleh K. Alhuwayrini ’17 Mr. Richard P. Goldman Mr. Allen J. Miles III Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Stolpinski Ms. Tiffany E. Alrefae Mr. Ronald W. Alley Sr. ’57W Mr. Van Gothner & Dr. John W. Miller ’49W Mr. H. Fletcher Swanson ’63W Amazon Smile Foundation Alpha Oil Company Ms. Elizabeth A. Davison Mr. Francis R. Mitchell ’66W Mrs. Linda E. Swift Mr. Semen Andreichuk ’17 Mr. Richard Altman Mr. Harold W. Gramse, D.D.S. ’47W Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Moran Mr. C. Stetson Thomas ’50W Mr. Philip G. Anton ’75 Mrs. Sylvia F. Altman Mrs. Laura Gramse, D.M.D. ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Nallen Mr. & Mrs. Brian Towle Jr. Anonymous Mr. Eric W. Anderson Mr. Philip H. Grandchamp ’56W Mr. & Mrs. Lam H. Nguyen Mr. Donald T. Tull ’55W Mr. Enike Anyia ’17 Dr. Raymond J. Anton ’61M Mr. & Mrs. Russell Grandinetti Mr. Robert T. O’Neill ’69M Mr. Richard C. Upton ’60M Dr. Gary W. Ardison ’57W Archie D. & Bertha H. Walker Mr. Charles G. Greenhalgh Jr. ’42W Mr. Alan A. Orquiola ’89 Mr. Kehong Wu & Mrs. Bei Wang Mr. Robert J. Ardison III ’55W Foundation Mrs. Ligia P. Guerin Mr. David H. Otte & Mr. Zhizhong Zha & Ms. Barbara T. August ’77 Barnes & Noble Booksellers Ms. Ellen M. Hancock Mrs. Audrey Blake Otte Ms. Yiling Wang Mr. Gabriel M. Awad ’17 Mr. David P. Benziger ’61M Dr. Leigh Harrington ’59W Mr. William H. Passy Dr. & Mrs. Charles B. Warden Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Bachtold Ms. Joe Anne Berwick Ms. Janet Hayes Mr. Jeffrey M. Polep ’72 Dr. William H. Warren ’42W Bacon & Wilson, PC

66 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Lt. Col. Richard W. Bailey, U.S. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher L. Carlin Mr. Robert L. Eddy Jr. ’62W Dr. Arlene M. Goodman ’96 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Jalbert Marines (retired) ’55M Mr. Richard D. Carreno ’65W Mr. Gunnar A. Edelstein ’68M Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence H. Goodman Mr. Nicholas C. Jalbert ’12 Mr. Joshua Bain Ms. Emily J. Carson ’15 Mr. Richard U. Edgehill ’70W Mrs. Carol J. Googins Mr. Skip Jarocki Baker Newman & Noyes Mr. Christopher C. Catjakis ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Laurence D. Ely III Mr. Robert J. Googins ’53W Mr. Christopher F. Jasinski ’00 Ms. Dawn Baker Mr. Marco Cattani ’14 Ms. Jennifer M. English ’17 Dr. Barbara J. Gordon & Mr. Charles Joerin Mr. Gregory J. Balicki ’07 Mr. Anthony R. Cebula ’17 Mr. Caelan C. Etti ’17 Mr. David J. Gordon Dr. George W. Johnson Jr. ’69M Mr. Alexander J. Mr. Timothy Q. Cebula ’86 Mr. Mountfort A. Euston ’62W Dr. Kathleen M. Gorski Mr. Douglas T. Jones ’67W Baptiste-Cassell ’04 Mr. Hanbo Chen ’17 Mr. Austin T. Fabbo ’15 Mr. Jeffrey P. Grandchamp ’83 Mr. & Mrs. Louis E. Jones Jr. Mr. Robert D. Bardwell III ’70W Mr. Yingjie Chen ’14 Ms. Marissa Fabbo ’17 Mr. Carl A. Grassetti ’61M Mr. Xavier T. Jones ’17 Mr. James A. Barkhuff ’67W Mr. Alton W. Cheney ’38W Mr. & Mrs. Bob Fallon Mrs. Charlotte M. Graves Mr. Michael H. Joseph ’67M Ms. Donna L. Barone Mr. William B. Cheney ’57W Ms. Courtney P. Fallon ’17 Mr. Steven M. Gray ’70W Ms. Brigid M. Jurgens ’08 Mr. Henry D. Bartlett ’56W Mr. & Mrs. Joseph D. Cheria Mr. James Fallon ’17 Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Greene Mr. & Mrs. James S. Jurgens Mrs. Sarah Bateman Mr. Phillip B. Chesky ’02 & Mrs. Mr. Haozheng Fan ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Laurent R. Grenier Mr. Peter J. Jurgens ’06 Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence E. Bater Maureen A. Kelly Chesky ’02 Dr. Timothy W. Farrell Mrs. Maura S. Griffin ’82 Mr. Jack Kaiser ’17 Mr. Gregory J. Bazarian ’90 Ms. Gail Chesworth-Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Don Faulstick Mr. John J. Guerin ’96 & Mr. Reese Hutchison & Mr. John G. Becker Jr. Mr. Isaiah S. Choiniere ’17 Mr. Donald N. Femia ’54W Mrs. Kristina S. Guerin ’98 Mrs. Elaine Kaiser Ms. Molly B. Bell ’17 Mr. Mark F. Cignoli ’67M Capt. Edward C. Ferriter ’66W Mrs. Janet Hale Mr. Christopher W. Kalil ’17 Dr. & Mrs. Glenn D. Benson-Lewis Mr. William Ciosek Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Fialky Mr. Robert D. Handel ’71W Dr. Anthony Kandel Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Bernard III Mrs. Marilyn S. Clark ’84 Mrs. Maria F. Filardi ’87 Mr. Cole W. Hansen ’17 Mr. Brendan P. Kane ’17 Mr. William J. Best Mr. Alexander P. Claudio ’17 Mr. Roland L. Filiault Jr. ’83 Mrs. Alexandra Hanson-Harding ’77 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Kane Ms. Yu Bi ’11 Mr. Nicholas R. Clement ’05 Mr. Douglas Findlay ’61W Mr. Robert J. Harlan Jr. ’62M Mr. Jun Woo Kang ’17 Ms. Roseanne Bianchi Mr. & Mrs. Gregory J. Clewes Mrs. Deborah R. Finley Mr. & Mrs. Gary Harris Mr. & Mrs. Bryan S. Kantor Mr. John Bilezikjian ’88 Bosc Sunshine Club Mrs. Stephanie C. Firely ’09 Ms. Cloyette Harris-Stoute Mr. Theodore W. Kappler Jr. ’61W Lt. Lawrence Biondo Mr. Francesco Codenotti Mr. Mark A. Fischer Mr. Kenneth Harroy ’17 Mr. Kent L. Karosen ’84 Mr. Lewis W. Birmingham ’60W Mr. D. Jamie Collins ’84 Mr. & Mrs. David C. Fitchet Mr. Michael R. Harty ’83 Ms. Carolyn H. Keith Mr. Frederick L. Blackwell ’72 Mr. Edoardo Comazzi ’17 Col. Frederic J. Flemings ’52W Dr. Harrison B. Hawley ’61W Mr. Sammi Kelleher Mr. Douglas H. Blampied ’56W Mr. Jeffrey J. Cook ’85 Mr. Jon S. Florio ’60M Mr. E. Morris Hayn Jr. ’49W Ms. Natalie Kelley ’17 Mr. Frederick M. Bodington Jr. ’55M Mr. Russell S. Cook ’57W Ms. Lauren M. Foley ’17 Mr. Russell B. Held Mr. Charles D. Kellogg ’62W Mr. Nathaniel Bond ’52W Mr. Anthony J. Costa ’17 Dr. James H. Freeman ’49W Ms. Audrey N. Henry Mr. Donald E. Kelly Mr. Jeffrey F. Bonk ’78 Mr. Jonathan N. Cotto ’17 Mr. & Mrs. George Frempong Mr. & Mrs. Dale Henry Mr. Joshua S. Kelly ’85 Mr. John F. Boozang Mr. Frederik O. Crawford ’60W Mr. Stanley L. Fri Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Herman Mr. Michael J. Kendall ’17 Mr. & Mrs. John S. Bordenuk Mr. & Mrs. William Crocker Mr. Peter O. Frisch Mr. & Mrs. Hakim L. Hernandez Mr. Brian T. Kennedy ’15 Mr. Nickolay Borodin ’17 Ms. Christina J. Cronin, CFRE Mr. Frank Fritts Mr. James H. Herzog Jr. ’70W Ms. Teresa J. Kennedy ’12 Dr. Leonard R. Borsari ’61W Ms. Katelyn H. Cronin ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Frederic W. Fuller III Mr. Richard G. Heus ’68W Mr. David B. Kenney ’53W Mr. William H. Bourgeois ’10 Mr. Robert C. Crowell ’56M Mr. Joseph A. Furgal ’57M Mr. William C. Hine II ’67W Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Kenny Mr. Shane Bravetti Mr. Cameron P. Curland ’17 Mr. Anthony L. Gagliardi Jr. ’67W Ms. DawnMarie Hines Mr. Walter P. Kiczko Mr. Lawrence W. Bray ’61M Mr. & Mrs. Neal A. Curland Ms. Christine Galavotti, Ph.D. ’73 Mr. Nathan Ho ’17 Mr. JaeJun Kim ’17 Mr. Jacob Breton ’17 Dr. Andrew J. Dadagian ’51W Ms. Whitney E. Gallivan ’00 Mr. & Mrs. John J. Holik Mr. JinSung Kim ’17 Judge Cary R. Brick ’63M Ms. Alison J. Dalphe Ms. Alexandra E. Garrison ’18 Mr. Peter F. Hooben ’82 Mr. Jisang Kim ’17 Mr. Richard B. Brigham ’52W Ms. Carlee M. D’Amato Mr. Liam L. Garrison ’20 Mr. Gordon C. Hoos ’77 Mr. Myungsoo Kim ’17 Mr. Jazario D. Brimmer ’17 Mr. David C. Ross ’67W Mr. R. Frederick Gates ’79 Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Howarth Ms. Soo Ryun Kim ’17 Mr. John A. Brockway ’61M Mr. Charles D. D’Avanzo Mr. & Mrs. L. Michael Gatzkiewicz Mr. & Mrs. Allen Hsiao Ms. Emma M. Kindblom ’17 Ms. Torey G. Bronson ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Bert Davison Mr. Thomas M. Gavin ’66W Ms. Meng Hsin Hsiao ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Erik M. Kindblom Dr. Townsend Brown Jr. ’69W Mr. & Mrs. William C. Davison Ms. Kate A. Gaw Mrs. Charlene L. Hulten Mr. Richard J. King ’75 Ms. Annika L. Bruce ’17 Ms. Wendy L. Decker Mr. Kevin C. Genther ’46W Mr. Robert R. Humberston ’68W Dr. Paul I. Kingsbury ’53W Ms. Edna L. Buckley Deerfield Associates Executive Ms. Cynthia R. St. George ’78 Mr. William O. Humes ’59M Mr. & Mrs. John M. Kirwan Mr. John C. Burns ’66M Search, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Ginsberg Mr. Doug S. Hutcheson & Ms. Ms. Christine Woods Kitto Ms. Marthé M. Cable ’17 Ms. Julia S. Diderich ’17 Mr. Jonathan W. Giokas ’95 Margaret Lenihan Hutcheson Mr. Richard A. Knight ’59M Ms. Carol A. Cady ’75 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Donahue Mr. & Mrs. William J. Giokas Mr. Thomas Iannacone Mr. James E. Kras ’87 Mr. & Mrs. Brian N. Caine Ms. Emily A. Dromgold ’17 Mrs. Tina L. Girhiny Mr. & Mrs. Frederick M. Insler Mr. Paul D. Kreminski ’60M Mr. Carmin F. Calabrese ’57W Ms. Julia Z. Duffy ’03 Ms. Olive Goddard Ms. Jordana B. Irzyk ’17 Mr. Harrison Kroessler ’14 Cmdr. John S. Calhoun USCG ’61W Mr. Dylan G. Dupont ’16 Mr. & Mrs. Jason J. Godin Mr. Mark T. Irzyk Mr. Nicholas T. Kubacki ’16 Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Callahan III Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Dziura Mr. Jeffrey W. Goff ’64W Mr. & Mrs. Peter B. Izyk Mr. Daniel E. Kuhnlein Jr. ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony L. Carey Mr. Ian C. Eddy Jr. ’66W Mr. Charles Goodine Mr. Eric W. Jacobs ’74 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Labbe

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Mr. Peter Labbe ’17 Mr. Tashfiq Mannan ’12 Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Nicholson ’79 Mr. Timothy M. Rainey ’06 Mr. & Mrs. James H. Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Brian LaBrec Mr. Michael C. Mannix Ms. Judy Niziolek Mr. Maurice Raizin ’59M Cmdr. John G. Shaw ’64W Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Lacey Mr. Robert T. Marchant ’51W Mr. Brian P. O’Connor ’89 Mr. Wayne Ranbom ’69W Mr. & Mrs. David K. Sherman Mrs. Bertha P. Lak Col. Timothy D. Marsano ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Alan E. O’Dell Mr. Philip S. Rand ’58W Mr. Wenxuan Shi ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. Lake Mr. Ronald P. Masnicki ’57M Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. O’Donnell ’80 Mr. Max J. Rankin ’12 Ms. Yi Shi ’17 Mr. Phillip L. Faulstich & Mr. Charles P. Mason Jr. ’62W Mr. John R. O’Reilly & Ms. Ann Rick Mr. Frederick C. Rathbone Jr. ’62M Mr. & Mrs. David B. Shirley Mrs. Carol LaLiberte Mr. Rasif Masrur ’17 Mr. Oghenemaro S. Oruerio ’18 Ms. Meera E. Ratte ’17 Ms. Cynthia L. Shults Mr. Geoffrey A. LaMarche ’00 Mr. James G. Matzen ’60W Mr. Gregory C. Osakwe & Mr. Douglas W. Rea ’67W Mr. Rand K. Silver ’88 Mr. Richard H. Lamb ’69W Mr. Thomas H. McCallum Jr. ’56W Dr. Ibitoro Osakwe Ms. Kristin H. Reeves ’14 Ms. Tess Simpson Mr. William R. Lane Jr. ’83 Mr. Kelley J. McCormick ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Osmond Mr. Peter A. Reeves ’04 Ms. Elizabeth Ho Sing Mr. Jesadang Laohaprasit ’94 Mrs. Joyce McCray Ms. Heidi Ostendarp Ms. Katherine A. Reilly Dr. & Ms. Siva P. Sivakumar Mrs. Mercedese E. Large Mr. David P. McDowell ’73 Mr. Bertrand A. Page ’58W Mr. Angel Reyes Mr. Joshua T. Slater ’13 Mr. Ivar Larsen ’62W Mr. Robert A. McElaney ’85 Mrs. Debra J. Pageau ’76 Mr. James M. Reynolds ’67W Mr. Michael A. Sloan Mr. Dylan C. Lattell ’17 Ms. Paulina McGrath Ms. Morah C. Palmer ’17 Dr. Paul Reynolds ’69W Mr. & Mrs. Leon Smith II Mr. Brian P. Lautenschleger Mr. & Mrs. James D. McKenna Mr. W. Lee Palmer Jr. ’71M Mr. Robert W. Reynolds Jr. ’62W Ms. Caroline T. Smith Mr. James S. Law ’68W Mr. Walter E. McLane ’44W Dr. Michael A. Pangan ’86 Rice Fruit Farm, Inc. Ms. Jacqueline M. Smith ’11 Mrs. Ann-Marie Lawlor ’84 Mrs. Kelly M. McLellan-Swanson Mrs. Jerilyn J. Paolino ’83 Ms. Sarah A. Richard ’07 Ms. Jessica J. Smith ’14 Mr. & Mrs. William K. Lawson III Mr. Thomas M. McNamara Mr. Sang Wook Park ’17 Mr. Fletcher D. Richards III ’67W Ms. Kiana I. Smith ’17 Ms. Gabriella R. Leary ’17 Mr. Ryan J. McNeill ’17 Rev. & Mrs. John H. Parke Ms. Cori M. Richert ’07 Mr. Richard R. Smith Mr. Mark T. Leary Ms. Alessandra E. Mele ’09 Mr. Bradley L. Paster ’89 Mr. Steven J. Riel ’77 Mr. Michael Sokolov ’56M Ms. Mina Lee ’17 Mr. Andrew J. Mele ’15 Mr. Andrew M. Paul ’69W Ms. Anne E. Baker Riker Mr. Marshall Z. Solomon ’48W Mr. Sangwoo Lee ’17 Ms. Brooke K. Mele ’11 Mr. Steven L. Paul ’66W Mr. Edgar C. Riozzi ’62W Mrs. Stacy D. Sosa ’06 Mrs. Mary Van Leeuwen Ms. Katelyn A. Mercer ’15 Mr. Daniel F. Pawling Sr. Mr. John T. Risley Mr. Frederick Spann & Mr. Tyler J. Lefebvre ’17 Mr. Peter E. Miccoli Jr. ’17 Mr. John R. Payne Jr. ’62W Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Rivera Ms. A. Jacquetta Webb-Spann Mr. Tyler Lennon ’17 Mr. Irwin G. Michelman ’75 Mr. Jordan M. Payne ’16 Mr. & Mrs. Alan S. Robertson Ms. Julia A. Sparago ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Leo Mr. Eugeniu V. Miculet ’06 Ms. Karen J. Pekala ’69M Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Robinson Ms. Mary E. Sparago ’17 Mr. Ralph F. Leonard ’61W Mr. Karl F. Miller ’60W Mr. & Mrs. Luke R. Pelletier Mrs. Linda S. Robinson Dr. & Mrs. Anthony G. Spartos Mr. Nicholas Leone ’17 Mr. Steven K. Miller ’65W Dr. Marxan E. Pescetta Mr. & Mrs. Donald B. Robitaille Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas T. Spellman Mr. Miles Lester ’17 Mr. Stephen B. Millerick ’17 Mr. Frederick V. Peterson Jr. ’66W Ms. Sandra G. Rodgers Ms. Elizabeth A. Fontaine Squindo Mr. Kristian Lien ’17 Mr. Carlton P. Miner ’81 Mr. Stephen J. Petrolati ’73 Ms. Teresa Rodriguez Mrs. Marjorie Steiger Mr. Giangabriel Linarez ’17 Ms. Vivian Miranda-Amen Mr. Charles A. Pettee ’57W Mrs. Jessica Rohan Mr. Tyler C. Sterck ’85 Mr. Timothy N. Lincoln ’68W Mrs. Margaret M. Mitchell Mr. Mallory L. Pettengill ’53W Mr. Anthony A. Romano ’17 Ms. Nancy T. Stoll ’75 Mr. M. John Lippman ’53W Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mitchell-Kelly Ms. Linda Pietras Mr. Marcelo P. Bravo da Rosa ’17 Mr. Michael F. Stone ’67W Mr. David H. Little ’16 Mr. Ziyu Mo ’17 Mrs. Christine L. Pilch Mancini ’83 Ms. Keri Rosini Mr. Mont E. Stong ’78 Mr. John Lombard & Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel I. Mokwuah Mr. Willard F. Pinney Jr. ’61W Ms. Delight C. Rothery ’76 Mr. Alexander J. Strange ’17 Ms. Lilly Lombard Mr. Kevin J. Monahan ’73 Mr. & Mrs. Kurt W. Pinnock Mr. James A. Russell ’55M Mr. Michael J. Suglia ’17 Mr. Andres S. Lopez ’80 Ms. Maria-Rallou T. Moore Mr. Pasquale H. Pio III ’06 Mrs. Julie A. Russell Ms. Alice Summerville Mr. P. J. Louis ’92 Ms. Molly C. Moran ’13 Mr. & Mrs. John H. Pirog Mr. Timothy P. Harrington ’73 & Mr. Yingshuo Sun ’17 Mr. John M. Lovejoy ’54W Mr. Trevor G. Moran ’10 Ms. Ivette Pizarro Mrs. Anne P. Rutherford Mr. Walter G. Swanson Mr. & Mrs. John M. Lynch Mr. Andrew D. Mordasky ’13 Mr. & Mrs. Francis H. Polom Mr. Stanley H. Rutstein Mr. James W. Symmonds ’64M Mr. & Mrs. William J. Lynch Ms. Celia Morgan Ms. Lauren G. Poole ’17 Mrs. Theodora Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Gilles J. Tanguay Ms. Bethany A. Lyon ’11 Ms. Janet Morrison Mr. Robert S. Porter ’59W Mr. J. Brad Ryder ’72 Ms. Hannah K. Tanguay ’10 Mr. Mark S. Lyon & Dr. Ricardo Mujica & Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey R. Power Jr. Mrs. Cara A. Sabatino Mr. Arthur Tardiff Mrs. Anne S. Redman-Lyon Dr. Ana M. Castrillon Mr. Nicholas A. Powlovich ’69M Mr. Nicola Saltarelli ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Taylor Jr. Ms. Sarah E. Lyon ’09 Ms. Barbara J. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Eric P. Prashaw Mr. John N. Sampson ’00 Mr. Richard P. Taylor ’62W Mr. Ian S. Macdonald ’94 Mr. James P. Murphy ’17 Ms. Maya A. Preibisz-Kamat ’17 Mr. Jonathan M. Sargent ’71W Mr. Andrea Teofili ’17 Mr. James S. Macgregor III ’60M Mrs. Janet L. Murphy Ms. Eleanor Mae Prentice Mr. Joseph Schneider ’15 Mr. Edward H. Thaxter ’65W Dr. Thomas G. Magill ’55W Mr. Kevin J. Murphy Dr. Christopher M. Prior ’88 Mr. Kenneth E. Schneider ’71W Ms. Kimberly Therieau Mrs. Colleen Mahoney Mr. Sean C. Murphy ’17 Mr. Gary L. Provost Mr. Eric T. Schoonover ’54W Mr. Michael J. Thompson Mr. Richard A. Malin ’51M Mr. Peter L. Murray Esq. ’61W Mr. G. Eric Pucher ’47W Mr. Edward S. Schwerdtle II ’52W Ms. Courtney T. Thrun ’17 Mr. Anthony D. Maloni Sr. ’63M Mr. Bruce Mutch ’97 Mr. David J. Pula ’01 Mr. Robert E. Scribner Mr. Thomas R. Toman Mr. & Mrs. Frank S. Mancuso Jr. Ms. Nancy W. Naftulin Mr. Greg Purdy Mr. Scott Seaman ’78 Mr. Walter J. Toner ’67W Ms. Laurel Manley Mr. Miles A. Nallen ’15 Mr. Daniel Z. Qin-Dong ’17 Mrs. Bonnie M. Serino ’87 Ms. Margaret Traynor Mr. Zachary L. Mann ’17 Mr. Phong The Ngo ’17 Mr. Steven L. Ragnauth ’12 Mr. Steve Sevivas Mr. Isaías P. de Brito Trindade ’17

68 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Mr. Robert W. Tull ’50W Mr. Herbert R. Wilson ’62W Mr. Andrew M. Paul ’69W 22 Mr. Herbert W. Wilkinson III Ms. Liz Wagoner ’01 15 Mr. David M. Tyson ’51W Dr. James S. Wilson ’61M Mr. Edwin Shivell ’50M 22 ’61M 19 Mr. Benjamin F. Wilson ’69W 15 UMass Amherst Alumni Mrs. Lenita C. McCallum Dr. Brett R. Zalkan ’83 22 Mr. Charles D. D’Avanzo 18 Mrs. Sylvia F. Altman 14 Association Witherspoon Mr. Stephen M. Allen ’57W 21 Dr. Timothy W. Farrell 18 Mr. Robert D. Bardwell III ’70W 14 The United Methodist Ms. Claudia J. Woloshchuk ’13 Mr. William J. Best 21 Mr. Robert G. Faulkner Sr. ’53W 18 Mr. David P. Benziger ’61M 14 Foundation of New England Mr. Jeremy Woo ’04 Mr. Frederick L. Blackwell ’72 21 Mr. Steven M. Gray ’70W 18 Ms. Gail Chesworth-Taylor 14 Ms. Monica Fernandez Lopez Mr. Andrew R. Wood ’17 Mr. Lawrence W. Bray ’61M 21 Mrs. Betty Lou Hodgman 18 Mr. Donald J. Collins ’60M 14 de Uribe Mr. Jacob J. Wood ’15 Mr. William L. Danforth ’56W 21 Mr. & Mrs. Leverett M. Hubbard Mr. Harry A. Day ’57W 14 Dr. F. Knowlton Utley III ’55M Mr. Paul G. Woodhouse ’55W Mr. Robert B. Enemark ’42W 21 Jr. 18 Mr. Peter O. Frisch 14 Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Vallerie Mr. Sheldon M. Woolf ’50W Mr. Bruce S. Ferguson ’67W 21 Mr. James E. LaCrosse ’50W 18 Mrs. Tina L. Girhiny 14 Valley Malt Mr. Carter L. Wormeley ’72 Mr. Dwight W. Gammons ’52W 21 Mrs. Debra J. Pageau ’76 18 Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Greene 14 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey R. Vartabedian Mr. Thomas F. Young Jr. ’66W Dr. Barbara J. Gordon & Mr. Camille F. Sarrouf ’51W 18 Mr. & Mrs. Glenn R. Hanson 14 Mr. Andrew G. Veitch ’65W Mr. Fernando Zavala ’07 Mr. David J. Gordon 21 Mr. & Mrs. Garrett P. Smith 18 Mr. Robert L. Hayward ’46M 14 Mr. & Mrs. John P. Venditti Ms. Yelizaveta J. Zenchenko ’04 Mrs. Charlotte M. Graves 21 Mr. Andrew G. Veitch ’65W 18 Mr. Doug S. Hutcheson & Ms. Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Voltz Jr. Mr. Enming Zhang ’17 Mr. James H. Herzog Jr. ’70W 21 Mr. John F. Boozang 17 Margaret Lenihan Hutcheson 14 Mr. Daniel Voronin ’17 Ms. Yujia Zhang ’17 Mr. David E. Hoxeng ’68W 21 Mr. & Mrs. Bert Davison 17 Mr. Robert A. Johnson ’54W 14 Mr. Thomas C. Vose ’66W Dr. Fred M. Ziter Jr. ’54W Mr. William C. Hine II ’67W 21 Mr. Gunter M. Glass ’63W 17 Mr. & Mrs. James S. Jurgens 14 Mr. Long Bao Vu ’18 Mrs. Jan R. Ziter Mr. & Mrs. Frederick M. Insler 21 Mr. Michael J. Flynn 17 Mr. William R. Lane Jr. ’83 14 Ms. Susanne Elisabeth Wagoner ’01 Ms. Marianne G. Zurn Mr. Scott B. Jacobs ’75 21 Mr. & Mrs. Dale Henry 17 Mr. Robert T. Marchant ’51W 14 Mr. James H. Wait Sr. ’52M Mr. Richard LeStage ’61W 21 Dr. Jordan L. Kramer ’73 17 Mrs. Lenita C. McCallum 14 Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wakelin donors with 5 or Mr. Robert K. MacLauchlin, Ph.D. Mr. Richard F. Morgan ’59W 17 Mr. G. Eric Pucher ’47W 14 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Walker more years consecutive ’50W 21 Mrs. Jerilyn J. Paolino ’83 17 Mrs. Bonnie M. Serino ’87 14 Ms. Valerie Wallace giving Dr. Thomas G. Magill ’55W 21 Mr. Willard F. Pinney Jr. ’61W 17 Mr. Richard R. Smith 14 Mr. Chenyu Wang ’17 Dr. Ronald L. Majka ’68M 21 Dr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Race 17 Mr. C. Stetson Thomas ’50W 14 Mr. Di Wang ’17 Mr. Michael Clarke ’58W 31 Mr. John C. Marsh ’58W 21 Mr. Edward J. Sack ’47W 17 Ms. Christina J. Cronin, CFRE 13 Mrs. Julia Washburn Mr. Richard P. Goldman 31 Mr. Todd R. Masnicki ’89 21 Mr. Edward S. Schwerdtle II Mrs. Judith B. Hale 13 Mr. Peter Maximilian J. Waszkis ’17 Mr. Peter C. Lincoln ’55W 31 Mr. Peter L. Murray, Esq. ’61W 21 ’52W 17 Mr. J. Lawrie Hibbard ’52W 13 Mr. Frederick D. Watts Mrs. Kathryn Phillips 31 Mr. Robert K. Nichols ’63W 21 Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Stolpinski 17 Mr. William O. Humes ’59M 13 Ms. Xavierra Webb-Spann ’04 Mr. Peter S. Plumb Esq. 31 Mr. Steven L. Paul ’66W 21 Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wakelin 17 Mr. James G. Matzen ’60W 13 Mr. & Mrs. David C. Weeks Ms. Carol F. Relihan ’73 31 Mr. Daniel F. Pawling Sr. 21 Dr. William H. Warren ’42W 17 Mr. Nicholas A. Powlovich ’69M 13 Mr. Charles P. Weisberg ’84 Mr. Jonathan L. Sperling ’57W 31 Mr. Robert S. Porter ’59W 21 Dr. & Mrs. David D. Agahigian 16 Mr. Ralph A. Quackenbush ’51W 13 Mr. Steven I. Weiss ’67M Mr. William R. Faulkner Jr. ’57W 30 Mrs. Sandra H. Ross 21 Mr. Brian P. Easler & Mr. Jonathan M. Sargent ’71W 13 Mr. Robert T. Wentworth ’71M Mr. David Griffith ’59W 30 Mr. & Mrs. David K. Sherman 21 Dr. Stephanie Easler 16 Mr. & Mrs. Philip C. Steiger Jr. 13 Mr. & Mrs. Eric J. Wesson Mr. S. Peter Manchester ’58W 27 Mr. Dennis C. Sowers ’59W 21 Mr. & Mrs. William J. Giokas 16 Mr. Robert W. Tull ’50W 13 Mr. Dakota J. Wheeler ’17 Mr. William A. Tychsen ’59W 27 Mr. Donald J. Stuart ’73 21 Mr. & Mrs. Erik M. Kindblom 16 Mr. Douglas H. Blampied ’56W 12 Ms. Erika M. Whipple Mrs. Judith A. Knapp 26 Mr. Frederick D. Watts 21 Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. O’Donnell Mr. Seung Jae Chyun ’75 12 Mr. Dean Whitcomb Mr. Mark R. Shenkman ’61M 26 Dr. David F. Wender ’69W 21 ’80 16 Mr. Robert C. Crowell ’56M 12 Mr. & Mrs. Stuart F. Whitcomb Mrs. Linda B. Griffin 23 Mr. Harry T. Whitin III ’63W 21 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey R. Power Jr. 16 Mr. Donald N. Femia ’54W 12 Mr. David R. Whitehouse ’56W Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Wendlandt 23 Mr. Stacey H. Widdicombe III Mr. Edward W. Shore Jr. ’48W 16 Ms. Caitlin S. Flynn ’06 12 Mr. Harry T. Whitin III ’63W Mr. Frederick M. Bodington Jr. ’70W 21 Mrs. Lenita C. McCallum Mr. Peter J. Jurgens ’06 12 Mr. Herbert R. Wilson ’62W ’55M 22 Mr. Eric W. Anderson 20 Witherspoon 16 Mr. Yong D. Kwon ’88 12 Mr. Thad Wheeler Dr. David L. Brown ’64M 22 Lt. Col. Richard W. Bailey, U.S. Mr. & Mrs. Martin R. Wright 16 Mr. Mark S. Lyon & Mr. Nathan White Mr. & Mrs. Anthony L. Carey 22 Marines (retired) ’55M 20 Mr. Robert J. Ardison III ’55W 15 Mrs. Anne S. Redman-Lyon 12 Mr. Herbert W. Wilkinson III ’61M Mr. Paul B. Cronin ’53W 22 Mr. Josef E. Martin, CPCU ’82 20 Mr. Gary R. Beauchamp ’78 15 Mr. Ian S. Macdonald ’94 12 Mr. Douglas Williamson Mr. Richard G. Dooley 22 Mr. James W. Symmonds ’64M 20 Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Bourgeois 15 Mr. Irwin G. Michelman ’75 12 Mr. Bruce A. Wilson ’60W Mrs. Virginia L. Hoyt 22 Dr. Fred M. Ziter Jr. ’54W 20 Mr. John A. Brockway ’61M 15 Cmdr. John G. Shaw ’64W 12 Mr. Craig M. Wilson ’60W Mr. James S. Law ’68W 22 Mr. John G. Becker Jr. 19 Mr. James S. Downey ’73 15 Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Taylor Jr. 12 Mr. Joseph J. Garstka ’69M 19 Mr. Evan H. Gallivan ’96 15 Mr. Donald T. Tull ’55W 12 donors with Mr. Theodore W. Kappler Jr. ’61W 19 Mr. Donald M. Joffray ’46W 15 Mr. Bruce A. Wilson ’60W 12 Mr. Daniel B. Kunhardt Jr. ’72 19 Mr. M. Loran Kary ’67W 15 Mr. Dana T. Aftab ’81 11 10+ years of Mr. Richard A. Serafino Jr. ’77 19 Mrs. Bertha P. Lak 15 Mr. James A. Barkhuff ’67W 11 consecutive Mr. H. Fletcher Swanson ’63W 19 Mr. Richard A. Malin ’51M 15 Mr. Mark A. Fischer 11 Mr. David M. Tyson ’51W 19 Mr. Brian F. Randall ’60W 15 Dr. Mark A. Keroack ’72 11 186 giving Ms. Erika M. Whipple 19 Ms. Cynthia L. 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Ms. Mahsa Khanbabai Esq. ’89 1959 Mr. Richard LeStage ’61W Mr. William O. Humes Mr. Peter C. Lincoln ’55W Mr. Richard A. Knight Mr. Steven P. Marcus Mr. Maurice Raizin Mr. Ronald P. Masnicki ’57M twenty-Mr. Philip S. Rand ’58W 5 1960 Mr. Todd R. Masnicki ’89 Mr. Stanley H. Rutstein 5 Mr. Charles M. Albrecht Mrs. Lenita C. McCallum Dr. & Mrs. Anthony G. Spartos 5 Mr. Donald J. Collins Witherspoon Mr. Michael F. Stone ’67W 5 Mr. Jon S. Florio Mr. Richard F. Morgan ’59W Mr. Thad Wheeler 5 Mr. Paul D. Kreminski two Mr. Peter S. Plumb Esq. ’61W Alumni Events and Mr. Craig M. Wilson ’60W 5 Mr. James S. Macgregor III Ms. Carol F. Relihan ’73 Mr. Richard C. Upton Reception around the world Mr. Edward J. Sack ’47W Mr. Camille F. Sarrouf ’51W 1961 Annual Report List Mr. Stoughton L. Smead Dr. Raymond J. Anton Mr. David P. McDowell ’73 11 Mr. Thomas H. McCallum Jr. ’56W 7 by Constituency Mr. Jonathan L. Specter ’89 Mr. David P. Benziger Mr. & Mrs. David A. Reeves 11 Mr. John H. Meissner ’66W 7 Mr. Jonathan L. Sperling ’57W Mr. Lawrence W. Bray Mr. & Mrs. Donald B. Robitaille 11 Mr. Joseph W. Merritt Jr. ’57W 7 Trustee Mr. Richard P. Taylor ’62W Mr. John A. Brockway Mr. Paul G. Woodhouse ’55W 11 Mr. Kevin J. Monahan ’73 7 Mr. William A. Tychsen ’59W Mr. John L. Crowell Mr. Jeffrey F. Bonk ’78 10 Mr. & Mrs. Luke R. Pelletier 7 Mr. David J. Callahan Mr. James H. Wait Sr. ’52M Mr. Carl A. Grassetti Mr. John C. Burns ’66W 10 Mr. Gary L. Provost 7 Dr. Bonnie J. Faulkner Ryan ’82 Mr. Gary E. Wendlandt Mr. Mark R. Shenkman Ms. Brigid M. Jurgens ’08 10 Mr. Eric T. Schoonover ’54W 7 Ms. Caitlin S. Flynn ’06 Mr. Benjamin F. Wilson ’69W Mr. Herbert W. Wilkinson III Dr. John W. Miller ’49W 10 Mr. Michael J. Thompson 7 Mr. Van Gothner Ms. Susan B. Yesley Dr. James S. Wilson Ms. Maria-Rallou T. Moore 10 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew M. Burke 6 Mrs. Linda B. Griffin 1962 Ms. Nancy W. Naftulin 10 Mr. William B. Cheney ’57W 6 Mrs. Krista Hanson Alumni Mr. Robert J. Harlan Jr. Ms. Linda Pietras 10 Mr. Robert S. Edmunds ’01 6 Mr. Scott B. Jacobs ’75 Mr. Frederick C. Rathbone Jr. Mr. Richard P. Taylor ’62W 10 Ms. Ellen M. Hancock 6 Mrs. Judith A. Knapp Monson Academy Ms. Susan B. Yesley 10 Mr. Robert R. Humberston ’68W 6 Mr. James E. LaCrosse ’50W 1942 1963 Dr. Kathleen M. Gorski 9 Mr. Skip Jarocki 6 Mr. Barry M. Maloney ’85 Dr. Bernard Hoyt Judge Cary R. Brick Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Jalbert 9 Dr. Aaron D. Kugelmass & Mr. Timothy J. Marini Mr. Anthony D. Maloni Sr. 1946 Mr. John Lombard & Mrs. Karen E. Ambrose 6 Mr. Kent W. Pecoy Mr. Robert L. Hayward 1964 Ms. Lilly Lombard 9 Mr. Thomas J. Langer ’73 6 Mr. David A. Reeves Dr. David L. Brown Mr. David B. Lyman ’74 9 Mr. Barry M. Maloney ’85 6 Mr. Craig A. Rubin ’63W 1949 Mr. Donald J. Southwick Dr. James S. Wilson ’61M 9 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Mele 6 Mr. Mark R. Shenkman ’61M Mr. Louis E. Roberts Mr. James W. Symmonds Mr. Lewis W. Birmingham ’60W 8 Mr. Frederick V. Peterson Jr. ’66W 6 Mr. Donald J. Stuart ’73 1950 Mr. Richard R. Garstka ’73 8 Mrs. Christine L. Pilch Mancini 1965 Mr. Edwin Shivell Mr. & Mrs. L. Michael ’83 6 Trustee Emeriti Mr. Michael O. Jennings Gatzkiewicz 8 Mr. Dean F. Redfern ’72 6 1951 1966 Mr. Robert J. Googins ’53W 8 Mr. James A. Russell ’55M 6 Mr. Eric W. Anderson Mr. Richard A. Malin Mr. John C. Burns Mr. Phillip L. Faulstich & Ms. Caroline T. Smith 6 Mr. William E. James ’64W 1952 Mrs. Carol LaLiberte 8 Mr. Mont E. Stong ’78 6 1967 Mr. James H. Wait Sr. Mrs. June Caldwell Martin 8 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Walker 6 Former Trustee Mr. Mark F. Cignoli Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Nallen 8 Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Carson 5 1955 Mr. Michael H. Joseph Dr. Michael A. Pangan ’86 8 Mr. Alton W. Cheney ’38W 5 Mr. Eric W. Anderson Lt. Col. Richard W. Bailey, Mr. Steven I. Weiss Mr. John R. Payne Jr. ’62W 8 Ms. Wendy L. Decker 5 Mr. Francis M. Austin Jr. ’46W U.S. Marines (retired) 1968 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory A. Popovich 8 Mr. A. Winslow Dodge ’58W 5 Judge Cary R. Brick ’63M Mr. Frederick M. Bodington Jr. Mr. Gunnar A. Edelstein Mr. Walter G. Swanson 8 Ms. Kate A. Gaw 5 Mr. Donald J. Collins ’60M Mr. James A. Russell Dr. Ronald L. Majka Mr. Thomas C. Vose ’66W 8 Mr. & Mrs. Laurent R. Grenier 5 Mr. Richard G. Dooley Dr. F. Knowlton Utley III Mr. & Mrs. Gregory J. Clewes 7 Mr. Robert J. Harlan Jr. ’62M 5 Mr. William R. Faulkner Jr. ’57W 1969 1956 Mr. Thomas M. Gavin ’66W 7 Mr. Nicholas C. Jalbert ’12 5 Mr. Bruce S. Ferguson ’67W Mr. Joseph J. Garstka Mr. Robert C. Crowell Dr. Leigh Harrington ’59W 7 Mr. Richard H. Lamb ’69W 5 Mr. Gary L. Fialky Dr. George W. Johnson Jr. Mr. Michael Sokolov Dr. Harrison B. Hawley ’61W 7 Mr. Jesadang Laohaprasit ’94 5 Mr. Michael J. Flynn Mr. Robert T. O’Neill Dr. Jamieson D. Kennedy ’51W 7 Mrs. Mercedese E. Large 5 Mr. Richard P. Goldman 1957 Ms. Karen J. Pekala Dr. Kevin E. Schmidt & Dr. Charles A. McCallum Jr. ’43W 5 Mr. David H. Griffith ’59W Mr. Joseph A. Furgal Mr. Nicholas A. Powlovich Dr. Mary E. King 7 Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Moran 5 Mr. William E. James ’64W Mr. Ronald P. Masnicki 1970 Ms. Sarah E. Lyon ’09 7 Mr. Bruce Mutch ’97 5 Mr. Kent L. Karosen ’84 Dr. David R. Kelley

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74 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Ms. Sue Kwon Archie D. & Bertha H. Walker Mr. Enike Anyia ’17 Ms. Marissa Fabbo ’17 Mr. Michael J. Kendall ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. Lake Foundation Mr. Joshua Bain Mr. & Mrs. Bob Fallon Mr. JaeJun Kim ’17 Mr. & Mrs. William K. Lawson III Bacon & Wilson PC Baker Newman & Noyes Ms. Courtney P. Fallon ’17 Mr. JinSung Kim ’17 Mr. Mark T. Leary BAE Systems Matching Gifts Ms. Anne E. Baker Riker Mr. James Fallon ’17 Mr. Jisang Kim ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Sy Lippman Baker Newman & Noyes Mr. Alexander J. Mr. Haozheng Fan ’17 Mr. Myungsoo Kim ’17 Ms. Laurel Manley Barings Real Estate Advisers Baptiste-Cassell ’04 Ms. Monica Fernandez Lopez Ms. Soo Ryun Kim ’17 Mrs. Lenita C. McCallum Barnes & Noble Booksellers Mrs. Sarah Bateman de Uribe Ms. Emma M. Kindblom ’17 Witherspoon The Columbus Foundation Ms. Molly B. Bell ’17 Mr. Roland L. Filiault Jr. ’83 Mr. Craig B. Klosk & Ms. Audrey McCray Burger Community Foundation of Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Bernard III Ms. Lauren M. Foley ’17 Ms. Patricia I. Kallett Ms. Paulina McGrath New Jersey Ms. Joe Anne Berwick Mr. & Mrs. George Frempong Mr. & Mrs. Yuki Koyasu Mr. Thomas M. McNamara Community Foundation of Ms. Yu Bi ’11 Ms. Alexandra E. Garrison ’18 Ms. Sue Kwon Ms. Vivian Miranda-Amen Western MA Mr. & Mrs. John S. Bordenuk Mr. Liam L. Garrison ’20 Mr. Peter Labbe ’17 Ms. Celia Morgan ConocoPhillips Company Mr. Nickolay Borodin ’17 Ms. Elizabeth Gibbons Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Lacey Ms. Janet Morrison Corning Incorporated Bosc Sunshine Club Ms. Olive Goddard Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. Lake Ms. Barbara J. Murphy Foundation Mr. William H. Bourgeois ’10 Mr. Charles Goodine Mr. Dylan C. Lattell ’17 Mr. Kevin J. Murphy Deerfield Associates Executive Mr. & Mrs. Leon Brassard Mr. Jeffrey P. Grandchamp ’83 Mr. & Mrs. William K. Lawson III Ms. Judy Niziolek Search, Inc. Mr. Shane Bravetti Mr. & Mrs. Russell Grandinetti Ms. Gabriella R. Leary ’17 Mr. & Mrs. John F. Panek ExxonMobil Foundation Inc. Mr. Eugenio P. Bravo da Rosa Mr. Carl A. Grassetti ’61M Mr. Mark T. Leary Rev. & Mrs. John H. Parke Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. Marcelo P. Bravo da Rosa ’17 Mr. Cole W. Hansen ’17 Mr. Kyungho Lee & Mr. Kent W. Pecoy GenScope Inc. Mr. Jacob Breton ’17 Mrs. Alexandra Mrs. Bokyang Kim Mr. & Mrs. John H. Pirog H. A. Wilson Company Mr. Jazario D. Brimmer ’17 Hanson-Harding ’77 Ms. Mina Lee ’17 Ms. Ivette Pizarro Ipswich Foundation Inc. Ms. Torey G. Bronson ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Gary Harris Mr. Sangwoo Lee ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Francis H. Polom J. Polep Distribution Services Ms. Annika L. Bruce ’17 Ms. Cloyette Harris-Stoute Mr. Tyler J. Lefebvre ’17 Ms. Eleanor Mae Prentice Jack & Sylvia Altman Foundation Ms. Edna L. Buckley Mr. Kenneth Harroy ’17 Mr. Tyler Lennon ’17 Mr. Greg Purdy Maine Community Foundation Ms. Marthé M. Cable ’17 Ms. Janet Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Leo Mr. Qimin Qian & Marsh USA Inc. Mr. Christopher C. Catjakis ’78 Mr. Russell B. Held Mr. Nicholas Leone ’17 Mrs. Fenrong Miao MassMutual Financial Group Mr. Marco Cattani ’14 Ms. Audrey N. Henry Mr. Miles Lester ’17 Mr. Angel Reyes National Wine & Spirits Mr. Anthony R. Cebula ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Herman Mr. Guofeng Li & Ms. Sandra G. Rodgers Corporation Ms. Melanie J. Chadwick Ms. Elizabeth Ho Sing Mrs. Huiping Zhang Ms. Teresa Rodriquez New York Life Foundation Mr. Hanbo Chen ’17 Mr. Nathan Ho ’17 Dr. Han-Chung Lien & Ms. Keri Rosini PNC Mr. Isaiah S. Choiniere ’17 Mr. & Mrs. John J. Holik Dr. I-Ching Chou Mr. Robert E. Scribner Renaissance Charitable Mr. William Ciosek Mr. & Mrs. Seyun Hong Mr. Kristian Lien ’17 Mr. Steve Sevivas Foundation Inc. Mr. Alexander P. Claudio ’17 Mr. Gordon C. Hoos ’77 Mr. & Mrs. Mao-Jung Lin Mr. Stoughton L. Smead Rice Fruit Farm, Inc. Mr. Francesco Codenotti Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Howarth Mr. Giangabriel Linarez ’17 Mrs. Marjorie Steiger The Sack Foundation Inc. Mr. Anthony J. Costa ’17 Ms. Meng Hsin Hsiao ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Sy Lippman Ms. Alice Summerville Schwab Charitable Fund Mr. Jonathan N. Cotto ’17 Mr. Reese Hutchison & Mr. & Mrs. Li Lu Mr. Arthur Tardiff Smith & Wesson Corp. Ms. Virginia H. Cranch Mrs. Elaine Kaiser Mr. & Mrs. John M. Lynch Ms. Margaret Traynor Specter Perpetual Charitable Ms. Katelyn H. Cronin ’17 Mr. Thomas Iannacone Mr. & Mrs. William J. Lynch Mr. & Ms. Robert B. Vallerie Trust Mr. Cameron P. Curland ’17 Ipswich Foundation Inc. Mr. Kui Ma & Ms. Xianghong Tan Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Wendlandt UBS Employee Giving Programs Mr. & Mrs. Neal A. Curland Ms. Jordana B. Irzyk ’17 Ms. Laurel Manley Mr. Dean Whitcomb Thailand Alumni Association Ms. Alison J. Dalphe Mr. Mark T. Irzyk Mr. Zachary L. Mann ’17 Mr. Douglas Williamson The United Methodist Mr. & Mrs. William C. Davison Mr. & Mrs. James L. Jacobs Mr. Tashfiq Mannan ’12 Mrs. Jan R. Ziter Foundation of New England Mr. Isaías P. de Brito Trindade ’17 Mr. Charles Joerin Mr. Rasif Masrur ’17 United Technologies Deerfield Associates Executive Mr. & Mrs. Louis E. Jones Jr. Ms. Audrey McCray Burger Matching Gift Valley Malt Search Inc. Mr. Xavier T. Jones ’17 Ms. Paulina McGrath Companies, Foundations Verisk Analytics Mr. Alexey Demkin & Mr. Jack Kaiser ’17 Mr. Ryan J. McNeill ’17 & Corporations Ms. Irina Kolikova Mr. Christopher W. Kalil ’17 Ms. Alessandra E. Mele ’09 New Donors Mr. Michael C. DeNucci ’91 Dr. Anthony Kandel Ms. Brooke K. Mele ’11 Alpha Oil Company Ms. Julia S. Diderich ’17 Mr. Brendan P. Kane ’17 Mr. Gregory A. Merkel ’72 Amazon Smile Foundation Mr. Paul R. Aarnio ’61W Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Donahue Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Kane Mr. Peter E. Miccoli Jr. ’17 American International Group, Inc. Mr. Saleh K. Alhuwayrini ’17 Ms. Emily A. Dromgold ’17 Mr. Jun Woo Kang ’17 Mr. Stephen B. Millerick ’17 Andrew Associates Mr. Omar Aljanabi Mr. Ian C. Eddy Jr. ’66W Ms. Carolyn H. Keith Ms. Vivian Miranda-Amen Anonymous Mr. Semen Andreichuk ’17 Ms. Jennifer M. English ’17 Mr. Sammi Kelleher Mr. Ziyu Mo ’17 Antonacci Family Foundation Dr. Raymond J. Anton ’61M Mr. Caelan C. Etti ’17 Ms. Natalie Kelley ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel I. Mokwuah Mr. Austin T. Fabbo ’15 Ms. Celia Morgan

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Ms. Janet Morrison Mr. Michael J. Suglia ’17 Ms. Alexandra E. Garrison ’18 Mr. Arthur Tardiff Margaret Steiger Dr. Ricardo Mujica & Ms. Alice Summerville Mr. Liam L. Garrison ’20 Ms. Margaret Traynor Memorial Dr. Ana M. Castrillon Mr. Yingshuo Sun ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Jason J. Godin Dr. F. Knowlton Utley III ’55M Scholarship Fund Ms. Barbara J. Murphy Mr. Arthur Tardiff Mr. & Mrs. John J. Holik Mr. Herbert W. Wilkinson III ’61M Mr. James P. Murphy ’17 Mr. Andrea Teofili ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Jalbert Community Foundation of Mr. Kevin J. Murphy Ms. Courtney T. Thrun ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Louis E. Jones Jr. H. Willis Cutler ’84 Western MA Mr. Sean C. Murphy ’17 Ms. Margaret Traynor Mr. & Mrs. Bryan S. Kantor Memorial Fund Mr. Philip C. Steiger Jr. Mr. Miles A. Nallen ’15 UMass Amherst Alumni Mr. & Mrs. John M. Lynch Mr. Phong The Ngo ’17 Association Dr. Ricardo Mujica & Mary Cutler Trust Markell & Monson Mr. & Mrs. Lam H. Nguyen Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Vallerie Dr. Ana M. Castrillon Class of 1898 Award Ms. Judy Niziolek Valley Malt Mr. David H. Otte & Henry Wesley and Mr. Oghenemaro S. Oruerio ’18 Mr. Daniel Voronin ’17 Mrs. Audrey Blake Otte Ruth Benton Dr. David L. Brown ’64M Mr. Gregory C. Osakwe & Mr. Long Bao Vu ’18 Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Picknelly Jr. Scholarship Fund Dr. Ibitoro Osakwe Ms. Valerie Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Kurt W. Pinnock Odlaw House Ms. Heidi Ostendarp Mr. Chenyu Wang ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Rivera Ms. Joe Anne Berwick Ms. Morah C. Palmer ’17 Mr. Di Wang ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Alan S. Robertson Mr. & Mrs. Leon Brassard Mr. Gary R. Beauchamp ’78 Mr. & Mrs. John F. Panek Mr. Peter Maximilian J. Waszkis ’17 Dr. & Ms. Siva P. Sivakumar Dr. David L. Brown ’64M Mr. Sang Wook Park ’17 Mr. Dakota J. Wheeler ’17 Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas T. Spellman Mr. Donald J. Collins ’60M Property Acquisition Mr. & Mrs. Kurt W. Pinnock Mr. Dean Whitcomb Ms. Susan B. Yesley Ms. Virginia H. Cranch Fund Mr. & Mrs. John H. Pirog Mr. Nathan White Mr. & Mrs. Russell Grandinetti Ms. Ivette Pizarro Mr. Douglas Williamson The Faulkner Library Ms. Audrey N. Henry Mr. Gary R. Beauchamp ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Francis H. Polom Mr. Andrew R. Wood ’17 Fund Mr. & Mrs. James L. Jacobs Ms. Lauren G. Poole ’17 Mr. Kehong Wu & Mrs. Bei Wang Ms. Audrey McCray Burger Sarrouf Family Ms. Maya A. Preibisz-Kamat ’17 Mr. Shaoxin Xu & Mr. William R. Faulkner Jr. ’57W Mr. & Mrs. John F. Panek Scholarship Ms. Eleanor Mae Prentice Mrs. Xiaowen Zeng Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Ms. Eleanor Mae Prentice Mr. Greg Purdy Mr. Yuefeng Yan & Ms. Weiwei Gao Ms. Sandra G. Rodgers Mr. Camille F. Sarrouf ’51 Mr. Qimin Qian & Mr. Zhizhong Zha & The Fred and Evelyn Mr. Arthur Tardiff Mrs. Fenrong Miao Ms. Yiling Wang Ziter Faculty Grant Ms. Margaret Traynor The Albert Mr. Daniel Z. Qin-Dong ’17 Mr. Enming Zhang ’17 Fund Endowment Winslow Dodge ’32 Mr. Max J. Rankin ’12 Ms. Yujia Zhang ’17 Hubbard Plymouth Arboricultural Ms. Meera E. Ratte ’17 Dr. Fred M. Ziter Jr. ’54W Exchange Endowment Mr. Douglas W. Rea ’67W Mr. Angel Reyes Named Funds List General Mr. & Mrs. Leverett M. Hubbard Jr. Mr. A. Winslow Dodge ’58W Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Rivera Scholarship Fund Berube Prize Fund Mr. Louis E. Roberts ’49M Keith and June Martin The Francis M. Austin Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Alan S. Robertson Anonymous Faculty Chair Fund ’46w Scholarship Fund Ms. Linda R. Berube Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Robinson Ms. Sandra G. Rodgers The George D. Morrow Mrs. June Caldwell Martin Mr. Francis M. Austin Jr. ’46W Capital Projects Fund Ms. Teresa Rodriguez Scholarship Fund Mr. Dean P. Rohan ’84 Mr. William R. Faulkner Jr. ’57 Mrs. Jessica Rohan Baker Newman & Noyes Mr. Michael J. Flynn Mr. Anthony A. Romano ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Leon Brassard Mr. & Mrs. Leverett M. Hubbard Jr. Ms. Keri Rosini Dr. David L. Brown ’64M Mr. Nicola Saltarelli ’17 Mr. Donald J. Collins ’60M Catherine Ingraham Mr. Joseph Schneider ’15 Ms. Virginia H. Cranch Memorial Fund Mr. Robert E. Scribner Ms. Carolyn H. Keith Mr. Steve Sevivas Mr. & Mrs. William K. Lawson III Class Mr. & Mrs. William F. Ingraham IV Ms. Yi Shi ’17 Mr. & Mrs. Sy Lippman Ms. Tess Simpson Ms. Audrey McCray Burger Discretionary Ms. Kiana I. Smith ’17 Ms. Celia Morgan Library Fund Ms. Julia A. Sparago ’17 Ms. Janet Morrison Ms. Mary E. Sparago ’17 Mr. & Mrs. John F. Panek of 2017 Mr. & Mrs. William Crocker raised more money than any other Mr. Tyler C. Sterck ’85 Ms. Eleanor Mae Prentice Ms. Christina J. Cronin, CFRE Ms. Nancy T. Stoll ’75 Mr. Greg Purdy class in history toward their class gift Mr. Brian P. Easler Mr. Alexander J. Strange ’17 Ms. Sandra G. Rodgers Mr. Robert E. Scribner

76 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 The Parker Mr. Dean P. Rohan ’84 In Honor of Hodgman ’55M Mr. John N. Sampson ’00 Mr. Nicholas C. Jalbert ’12 Memorial Scholarship Mr. Edwin Shivell ’50M Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Jalbert Fund Mr. Edward W. Shore Jr. ’48W In Honor of Mr. Xavier T. Jones ’17 Mr. Marshall Z. Solomon ’48W Mr. & Mrs. Louis E. Jones Jr. Mrs. Betty Lou Hodgman Mrs. Andrea M. Stanley ’94 Mr. Demetri G. Tsolakis ’01 In Honor of Mr. John T. Kirwan ’15 The Phil and Cecelie Valley Malt Mr. & Mrs. John M. Kirwan Cardone Scholarship Mr. Eric J. Wesson ’89 In Honor of Fund Mr. Herbert W. Wilkinson III ’61M Mr. William M. Kirwan ’15 Mr. Douglas Williamson Mr. & Mrs. John M. Kirwan 6,992 Mr. Phillip J. Cardone TOTAL ALUMNI Community Foundation of In Honor of Western MA Gifts in Mr. Rodney J. LaBrecque In Honor of Ms. Joe Anne Berwick Memory/Honor of Dr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Ginsberg Ms. Julia A. Sparago ’17 and Mr. & Mrs. Leon Brassard Phil and Florence Shaw Ms. Mary E. Sparago ’17 Ms. Virginia H. Cranch In Honor of Mr. Gregory L. Large ’15 Scholarship Fund Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Russell Grandinetti In Honor of Mrs. Mercedese E. Large Ms. Audrey N. Henry In Honor of Mr. Charles M. Kingsbury In Honor of Mr. Tristan R. Lynch ’20 Mr. & Mrs. James L. Jacobs In Honor of Mrs. Marissa L. Axtell Mr. Nicholas A. Spellman ’19 Dr. Paul I. Kingsbury ’53W Mr. & Mrs. John M. Lynch Ms. Carolyn H. Keith Mr. & Mrs. Erik M. Kindblom Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas T. Spellman Mr. Philip H. Shaw Jr. ’57W Mr. & Mrs. William K. Lawson III In Honor of Mr. Stacey H. Widdicombe In Honor of Mr. Gary R. Beauchamp In Honor of Mrs. Na-young Weaver Mr. & Mrs. Sy Lippman Mrs. Elizabeth S. III ’70W Mr. R. Timothy McBride ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Erik M. Kindblom Ms. Audrey McCray Burger Mitchell-Kelly ’04 Ms. Celia Morgan In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Erik M. Kindblom In Honor of Ms. Erika M. Whipple Sandy Bayless ’68W Ms. Janet Morrison Ms. Margaret Crocker ’18 and Mr. & Mrs. Erik M. Kindblom Memorial Scholarship In Honor of Ms. Tresara G. Moore ’11 Ms. Eleanor Mae Prentice Mr. William D. Crocker III ’20 Fund Ms. Maria-Rallou T. Moore In Honor of Mr. Stuart F. Whitcomb Mr. Greg Purdy Mr. & Mrs. William Crocker Mr. Shane Bravetti Ms. Sandra G. Rodgers In Honor of Ms. Elizabeth Bayless In Honor of Mr. Charles D. D’Avanzo Mr. Robert E. Scribner Mr. Alexander B. Otte ’20 Mr. & Mrs. Erik M. Kindblom Gifts In Memory of Mr. Arthur Tardiff Mr. David H. Otte & Unexpended Gifts Fund Mr. Herbert W. Wilkinson III ’61M In Honor of Mr. Brian P. Easler Mrs. Audrey Blake Otte Mr. Jon S. Florio ’60M Mr. & Mrs. Erik M. Kindblom In Memory of The United Methodist In Honor of Ms. Olivia E. Picknelly ’21 Mrs. Jane N. Putnam Ms. Susan B. Yesley Mr. Michael D. Balise ’83 Foundation of New England Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Picknelly Jr. Dr. Brett R. Zalkan ’83 In Memory of In Honor of Dr. Stephanie Easler In Honor of Mr. Peter B. Picknelly ’18 Mr. M. Scott Mitchell ’57W Ms. Susan B. Yesley In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Picknelly Jr Mrs. Margaret M. Mitchell Gifts In Kind Mr. Gary R. Beauchamp ’78 In Honor of Mr. Mark A. Fischer In Honor of Mr. Jeffrey F. Bonk ’78 In Memory of Mr. Paul R. Aarnio ’61W Mr. Yingjie Chen ’14 Mr. Kaelan A. Pinnock ’23 Mr. Christopher C. Catjakis ’78 Mr. James F. Monahan Ms. Linda R. Berube In Honor of Ms. Haley K. Godin ’18 Mr. & Mrs. Kurt W. Pinnock Mrs. Colleen Mahoney Mr. Lewis W. Birmingham ’60W In Memory of Ms. Eileen Cebula and Mr. John C. Godin ’20 Judge Cary R. Brick ’63M In Honor of Mr. Matthew T. Risley ’96 Ms. Alice Summerville In Memory of Mr. Howe S. Newell Mr. & Mrs. Jason J. Godin Ms. Melanie J. Chadwick Mr. John T. Risley Mr. Nathaniel Bond ’52W In Memory of Mr. William Ciosek In Honor of Dr. Kathleen M. Gorski In Honor of Mr. Nathan M. Rivera ’20 Mr. Harold O. Graves ’42W In Memory of Mr. Dillinger Perez ’15 Mr. D. Jamie Collins ’84 Ms. Susan B. Yesley Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Rivera Mrs. Charlotte M. Graves Mr. Omar Aljanabi Mr. James S. Downey ’73 In Honor of Ms. Emily J. Carson ’15 Ms. Olive Goddard In Honor of In Memory of Mr. Timothy P. Harrington ’73 Mr. Marco Cattani ’14 Mr. Leverett M. Hubbard Jr. Mr. Matthew J. Robertson ’17 Mr. Robert T. Hale ’55W Ms. Yu Bi ’11 Ms. Alison J. Dalphe Mr. Charles Joerin Mr. & Mrs. Alan S. Robertson Mrs. Judith B. Hale Ms. Carlee M. D’Amato Mr. Kent L. Karosen ’84 In Honor of Mr. Steven I. Holik ’22 In Honor of Mrs. Jessica Rohan In Memory of Mr. Dylan G. Dupont ’16 Ms. Mahsa Khanbabai, Esq. ’89 Mr. & Mrs. John J. Holik Mr. Gregory C. Osakwe & Mr. Richard W. Handel Jr. ’67W Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Dziura Ms. Christine W. Kitto In Honor of Dr. Ibitoro Osakwe Mr. Robert D. Handel ’71W Mr. Brian P. Easler & Ms. Sue Kwon Ms. Margaret Lenihan Dr. Stephanie Easler Mrs. Joyce McCray In Honor of In Memory of Hutcheson Mr. Austin T. Fabbo ’15 Mr. William H. Passy Mr. Gokul P. Sivakumar ’19 Mr. Robert C. McCray ’43M Mr. & Mrs. Erik M. Kindblom Dr. & Ms. Siva P. Sivakumar Ms. Jennifer Fontaine

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Mr. Charles Goodine In Memory of Mrs. Anna S. Clough Dr. Charles A. McCallum Jr. ’43W Mrs. Mary A. Cutler 1901M Ms. Elizabeth Ho Sing Mr. Frederic A. Rothery Mr. Fredrick M. Crean ’67 W Mr. Robert C. McCray ’43M Mr. Peter G. Ellis ’37W Mr. & Mrs. Allen Hsiao Ms. Anne E. Baker Riker Ms. Christina J. Cronin, CFRE Mrs. Joanne D. McGee Mr. William F. Favorite Mr. Sammi Kelleher Mr. William R. Faulkner Jr. ’57W & Mr. Mark Langevin Mr. John H. Meissner ’66W Dr. Ralph A. Goddard ’46W Mr. Brian T. Kennedy ’15 Mr. Richard P. Goldman Dr. Neida Q. Dimeo Mrs. Marcy A. Minnick ’97 Mr. Edward J. Gramse, Mr. Mark T. Leary Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Howarth Mr. & Mrs. A. Winslow Dodge ’58W Mr. M. Scott Mitchell ’57W D.D.S. ’39W Ms. Laurel Manley Rev. & Mrs. John H. Parke Mr. Robert S. Edmunds ’01 Dr. Oscar R. Nepomuceno Mr. William A. Griffin ’68W Ms. Paulina McGrath Ms. Delight C. Rothery ’76 Mr. Peter G. Ellis ’37W Mrs. Diane Peters Mr. Kenneth A. Gustafson ’49W Ms. Vivian Miranda-Amen UMass Amerst Alumni Mr. Robert B. Enemark ’42W Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. Plumb, Esq. ’61W Mr. Alan Hale ’46W Mrs. Elizabeth S. Mitchell-Kelly ’04 Association Mr. William R. Faulkner Jr. ’57W Mrs. Jewell G. Prentice Mr. Allan L. Haling ’42W & Mr. Charles Mitchell-Kelly Mr. William F. Favorite Mr. G. Eric Pucher ’47W Mr. Parker E. Hodgman ’55M In Memory of Mr. Kevin J. Murphy Mr. Evan H. Gallivan ’96 Mr. Brian F. Randall ’60W Mr. John G. Hoyt ’48M Mr. Robert B. Stone ’64W Mr. Miles A. Nallen ’15 Mr. & Mrs. Dwight W. Ms. Carol F. Relihan ’73 & Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Kessaris ’50W Mr. William S. Welles ’64W Dr. Marxan E. Pescetta Gammons ’52W Mr. John Arthur Mr. Harrison W. King CFP ’46W Ms. Ivette Pizarro In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Gunter M. Glass ’63W Mr. Lawrence K. Saex ’69 M Capt. Robert T. Leary, U.S. Coast Ms. Kristin H. Reeves ’14 Mr. Gustavus F. Swift IV ’66W Mrs. Linda B. Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Camille F. Sarrouf ’51W Guard (retired) ’37W Mr. Angel Reyes Mrs. Linda E. Swift Mr. David H. Griffith ’59W Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Shenkman ’61M Mr. Ronald Lerner ’52W Ms. Teresa Rodriquez Mr. & Mrs. Alan W. Hale ’81 Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Shivell ’50M Mr. Richard B. Lord ’38W In Memory of Mr. Anthony A. Romano ’17 Ms. Jane C. Hale Mr. Jonathan L. Sperling ’57W Mr. N. Frank Maldonado ’55W Margaret E. Willis-Aarnio Ms. Keri Rosini Mrs. Janet Hale Ms. Cynthia R. St. George, CFRE ’78 Mr. Harvey A. Marron ’60M Mr. Paul R. Aarnio ’66W Mr. Joseph Schneider ’15 Mrs. Susan D. Hall Mr. George L. Stephenson II ’51W Mr. Keith Martin ’47W Mr. Steve Sevivas In Memory of Mr. Arthur H. Zalkan Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Harrington Ms. Janet Sweeney Mr. Caleb H. O’Connor ’30W Mr. & Mrs. David B. Shirley Mrs. Marilyn S. Clark ’84 Sr. ’60M Ms. Mary Sweeney Mr. Sherman V. Olson ’49M Mr. Walter G. Swanson Mr. Douglas J. Harwood ’70W Mr. Thomas F. Sweeney Mr. George I. Parker Jr. ’31W Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey R. Vartabedian Mrs. Betty Lou Hodgman Mr. & Mrs. Edward Symes III ’64W Ms. Kimberly S. Peters ’78 Mr. Dean Whitcomb Heritage Society Mrs. Virginia L. Hoyt Mr. Richard P. Taylor ’62W Mr. Frank J. Pizzitola ’43M Mr. & Mrs. Leverett M. Hubbard Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Thompson Mr. Chester H. Prentice ’40W In Memory of The Heritage Society is Mr. & Mrs. Scott B. Jacobs ’75 Mr. Donald T. Tull ’55W Mr. Craig Shea ’48W Richard B. Phillips ’63W comprised of individuals who Mr. Kent L. Karosen ’84 & Mr. Robert W. Tull ’50W Mr. James J. Shea Jr. ’44W Mrs. Kathryn Phillips have included Wilbraham & Mr. Brian Hauserman Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Vitale Mr. Francis W. Smith ’44W Monson Academy in their will In Memory of Dr. & Mrs. Jamieson D. Mr. Frederick D. Watts Mr. George L. Stephenson II ’51W or estate plan, have established Mr. Harold E. Porter ’44W Kennedy ’51W Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Wendlandt Mr. Lewis A. Storrs ’21W an endowed fund or have made Bacon & Wilson, PC Dr. Paul I. Kingsbury ’53W Mr. Paul G. Woodhouse ’55W Mr. John S. Williams ’39W a planned gift to the Academy. Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Bernard III Dr. Jordan L. Kramer ’73 Mr. Washburne D. Wright ’60W Mr. Arthur H. Zalkan These individuals add to our Mr. & Mrs. John S. Bordenuk Mr. & Mrs. Daniel B. Kunhardt Jr. ’72 Ms. Chelsey A. Zahornacky Mr. Paul G. Zarynoff ’53W endowment. Their generosity Dr. Leonard R. Borsari ’61W Mr. & Mrs. Rodney J. LaBrecque Mr. Michael J. Zahornacky Jr. Mr. Sergay G. Zarynoff ’57W and planning creates significant Bosc Sunshine Club Mr. & Mrs. James E. LaCrosse ’50W Mr. Michael J. Zahornacky IV Academy resources. Ms. Edna L. Buckley Mr. Philip C. Lawton ’54W Dr. & Mrs. Brett R. Zalkan ’83 Ms. Christina J. Cronin CFRE Mr. John M. Adan Jr. ’62W Mr. Peter C. Lincoln ’55W Mr. Ira L. Zalkan ’89 Mr. William R. Faulkner Jr. ’57W Mr. Dana T. Aftab ’81 Mr. Charles P. Lukasik ’74 Mrs. Barbara Zarynoff Mr. & Mrs. Gary Harris Mr. Robert A. Augusto Mr. James W. Lyons Dr. & Mrs. Fred M. Ziter Jr. ’54W Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Herman Mrs. Cynthia O. Bean Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. MacLauchlin, Mr. Michael P. Ziter ’61W Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. Lake Mr. Gary R. Beauchamp ’78 Ph.D. ’50W Dr. William D. Ziter ’56W Mr. Walter E. McLane ’44W Ms. Linda R. Berube Mrs. Angela M. Maldonado discrepancy Ms. Barbara J. Murphy Mr. Lewis W. Birmingham ’60W Mr. S. Peter Manchester ’58W The Estates of … We have tried our best to ensure Mr. & Mrs. John H. Pirog Mr. & Mrs. S. Prestley Blake Mr. Robert T. Marchant ’51W the accuracy of the information contained within these pages. Mr. & Mrs. Francis H. Polom Dr. David L. Brown ’64M & Mrs. Taffy L. Marron Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Barend ’66M If you come across an error or Mr. & Ms. Robert B. Vallerie Ms. Ruth Remmick Mr. Josef E. Martin, CPCU ’82 Mr. Garey M. Browne Jr. ’54M omission, please accept our Mr. & Mrs. James L. Brown IV ’55M Mrs. June C. Martin Mr. Charles W. Carter In Memory of apologies and let us know of the Mrs. Jeanne K. Caropreso Mr. Charles P. 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78 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Welcome to the Atlas Fund!

Atlas, the Titan god who personifies the qualities of endurance, strength and resilience, has long stood watch over all who enter Rich Hall. In this way, he is a fitting symbol to represent our Annual Fund at Wilbraham & Monson Academy. In previous years, the Annual Fund has been used to sustain the operations of the Academy. However, we have taken a new approach to these funds. Through sound fiscal management and establishing greater control of our resources, the funds raised annually will be used to move our school forward. Last fiscal year, more than 80 percent of the Annual Fund was used not to support operating but to improve the Academy. It allowed us to replace the roof and to renovate and transform the portico and entrance to Rich Hall, and to install air conditioning in the common spaces of our dormitories. It is in this way that your investment in WMA moves us forward. And it is for this reason that Atlas, the symbol of strength and resilience, becomes the face of our Annual Fund. We hope that you will continue to stand together with us and support the Atlas Fund to help ensure we continue to move the Academy ever forward. history by JANET MORAN Associate Director of Archives From the Archives

Alumni Spouse Virginia Masnicki a True Renaissance Woman

A graduate of the Springfield Conservatory Mrs. Masnicki, increasingly curious, then of Music, Mrs. Masnicki has taught and plays asked him whether he knew a woman who piano and clarinet. She was also a freelance worked at the Academy, Mildred Meacham, and photographer with her own business, and a indeed he did. Ms. Meacham was the secretary calligrapher as well as a religious education to the Head of School Dr. George Rogers from teacher within her church. To top it off, 1946 to 1948 and Registrar from 1948 to 1969. Mrs. Masnicki was captain of the U.S. Tennis Ms. Meacham was also Mrs. Masnicki’s aunt! Association Women’s Team, where she competed Through this connection, Mrs. Masnicki’s father at championship levels for five years. agreed to allow them a first date. To this day, The Masnickis have three children — Mrs. Masnicki believes that it was a stroke of fate Todd ’89, Tanya and Valerie. They were all that Mr. Masnicki knew her Aunt Mildred. strong athletes, with a leaning towards Last year, in what we call the “dungeon” in tennis. As Mrs. Masnicki said, “some of our the Rich Hall basement at the Academy, we friends were putting in swimming pools, while found an old file cabinet that had probably not we put in a tennis court.” Mrs. Masnicki was been opened since it was moved here during the Girls’ Varsity Coach at the Academy in 1988. the merger in 1971. It contained perfectly Both Todd and Valerie played tennis at the preserved and impressively organized files kept Academy, and later at Babson College. Tanya by Ms. Meacham. Meticulous and in perfect played softball for Assumption College in penmanship, they stopped me in my tracks. Worcester, with a Bachelor of Arts in English Coming full circle, Mrs. Masnicki mirrors and a minor in communications and a master’s the same high standards today, whether it’s in Secondary Education. They all hold strong in her research, teaching or volunteer work. leadership and civic-minded traits. Mrs. Masnicki has been invaluable in assisting Renaissance Woman The Masnickis have two grandsons, me in the Archives with research on the I first met Virginia Masnicki and her husband Benjamin Presz, 11, and Nathan Presz, 8. If Monson Academy Headmasters. Noting a Ron Masnicki ’57M at Reunion 2014. It was my we are lucky, both will someday attend the loss of documents from the two great fires that first reunion as Associate Director of Archives at Academy. When the Masnickis weren’t driving Monson Academy endured, this is a challenge. the Academy. They sought me out and introduced back and forth on the Mass Pike to watch their Mrs. Masnicki’s commitment to volunteer themselves, stating that they wanted to chat with children play sports, they were volunteering has enabled the Academy to be eligible for me about the history of our school. From that for numerous causes and serving on many a $1,000 grant from the Massachusetts State first meeting, Mrs. Masnicki and I hit it off, and boards. Virginia and Ron have always been Historical Records Advisory Board, to be used we have been working together ever since. strong and civic-minded leaders in their for equipment and supplies for the Archives. Mrs. Masnicki is a tenacious researcher, just community. After more than 52 years of marriage, the one of her many talents. Her attention to detail Masnickis have accomplished an impressive stood out to me immediately. Mrs. Masnicki’s It’s All in the Family; On history of volunteering, both individually and interests from an early age have served her well together. She feels it’s never too late to through the years; bilingual in Polish, one of Giving Back and Family Ties volunteer and engage. her prized accomplishments was working with The Masnickis met at a high school dance. “I could write a book about volunteering Literacy Volunteers of America (1995–2002), Mr. Masnicki, who was from Connecticut and and fate,” Mrs. Masnicki said. where one of her students was a finalist for The was a postgraduate boarding student, asked I couldn’t agree more. National Essay Award, granting her a $1,000 her to dance. As the two were chatting, he asked award. Mrs. Masnicki is a charter member of the where she was from. Mrs. Masnicki had grown above, from left to right Virginia Masnicki stands with Adult Literacy and Lifelong Learning Center up in the village of Three Rivers and attended grandchildren, Benjamin and for the Quabog Valley Region in Massachusetts. nearby Palmer High School. She was surprised Nathan Presz, and husband Ron She also has a creative side. to hear that he knew of her small town. Masnicki ’57M during Reunion 2017.

80 ACADEMY WORLD FALL 2017 Alumni in Action by JANET MORAN Associate Director of Archives Ron Masnicki ’57M

An Eye for Leadership, CEGS and the Road Through Babson College

When Rodney LaBrecque arrived at Wilbraham & world-renowned program and scaled it down to Muller Jr. Parent Leadership Award, an award Monson Academy in 2002, he told the Board the high school level. The various components of to honor exceptional volunteer service at Babson. of Trustees that the Academy had an identity CEGS have common denominators that tie back Mr. Masnicki received his bachelor’s in problem. “We looked like all of the other schools,” to our mission statement, especially the part about Business Administration from American the Head of School from 2002–2013 said. creating global citizens. The idea is that students International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. That realization prompted a search for a learn by doing. Our students are getting lessons He began his career in 1960 as a project engineer at program based on what was important in in everything from marketing to product Pratt & Whitney in Hartford, Connecticut. In America, and globally, that was missing in high development to business.” 1965, National Gage & Die Company in Agawam, school education. Seven years later, WMA’s In conjunction with the advent of CEGS in Massachusetts, recruited him as an aerospace Center for Entrepreneurial Global Studies was 2009, WMA also established The Mark R. sales representative. Mr. Masnicki acquired the established. Designed to prepare students Shenkman Trading Center that year. A working company with a colleague in 1981 and established to enter an increasingly interconnected and laboratory where students learn about stocks, National Aerospace Inc. He served as president interdependent world, the CEGS program was bonds, trading and making well-researched until 1985, when it was sold to a group of investors. modeled after curriculum changes which Babson decisions, the Shenkman Center greatly enhances Mr. Masnicki retired at age 47 and has been College had put in place. Babson was ranked as a curriculum focused on business and active as a private investor and community leader the top undergraduate school in entrepreneurship entrepreneurship born from the invaluable ever since. by U.S. News & World Report for many years. experience working with the Babson Moving forward, Mr. and Mrs. Masnicki The CEGS Program was established with the administration. remain fiercely loyal to the Academy, continuing invaluable assistance of former Board member Ron and Virginia were the first parents to to nurture a strong partnership with Babson (1986–1991) Ron Masnicki ’57M and with a serve on the original Parent Executive Committee in support of the CEGS program and to shepherd generous donation by current Board member at Babson, were members of the Presidents recent graduates from WMA to Babson each Mark R. Shenkman ’61M. Society and were the first recipients of the John H. of the last five years. “Much of the history behind the CEGS program was due to us learning from Babson, guided initially by Rodney and continued by left (Head of School) Brian Easler, but always Ron Masnicki ’57M, through Ron’s connections and belief that we as he looked in his yearbook photo. could learn from Babson,” said Wally Swanson, then WMA’s Director of International Programs and now Dean of Faculty. Through Mr. Masnicki’s established connections at Babson, including its President Bill Galvin, Mr. Swanson, Mr. LaBrecque and Mr. Masnicki met with Babson’s administration and its professors to help design a program that would fit the needs and the vision for the start of the CEGS program at the Academy. They were able to learn firsthand about the curricular changes that Babson had successfully implemented. “Ron was able to set up meetings on the Babson campus where we could share our programmatic strengths and challenges on how to attract a wider swath of students into an entrepreneurial mindset,” Mr. Swanson said. “The Academy essentially took that school’s Wilbraham & Monson Academy 423 Main Street non profit organization Wilbraham, MA 01095-1715 us postage www.wma.us paid tel: 413.596.6811 permit no 88 enfield ct address service requested