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MiddlesexSpring 2013

MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 i From the Head of School

Hope in the Aftermath

For the past several weeks, while our attention become the leaders. When we work on lead- here at school has returned to the prom and ership at Middlesex, we begin with the ideas games and school elections and upcoming that a leader is someone who sees himself exams, we all continue to live with the Boston or herself in the context of his or her group; Marathon bombing and the stories of the who chooses to see the needs of that group victims, the first responders, the perpetrators. and regard those needs as a top priority; and We had students, alumni, parents, faculty, and who chooses to act in such a manner as to staff in the vicinity of the explosions, and par- meet the needs of the group and advance its ents who responded in law enforcement or in interests, even at the expense of his or her medical support. Luckily, no one among them own. It is an anti-narcissist definition of lead- was hurt. The random and senseless nature ership, and it requires a certain level of matu- of the violence is unnerving, and even as we rity, in terms of being able to delay one’s own revert to our comfortable and comforting gratification. This work should help us all to routines, we go back changed and continue look for the helpers and to be the helpers as to attend to each other, more certain than we continue to navigate how to make sense ever that it is the connections between us of these tragedies and how to repair and that sustain us. rebuild the society and culture they have In the chapel that followed Marathon attacked but not defeated. Monday, Director of Spiritual and Ethical It is in that spirit that we continue to Middlesex Education Cabell King drew our attention push forward with the work and mission of Spring 2013 to the often-cited statement by the late Fred Middlesex. There is much joy in the day-to-

Head of School “Mr.” Rogers, in which Fred said that in times day life of the School reflected in the pages Kathleen Carroll Giles of disaster, his mother always told him not to of this Bulletin—updates on classes, athletics, Director of Development Heather Parker focus only on the carnage but to “look for the arts—the great stuff of youth and growing up Director of Advancement helpers.” Cabell invited us all to consider that well. The pages of this Bulletin also document George Noble Editor statement and, in fact, not just to look for a century of personal connections—the child- Maria Lindberg the helpers but to find ways to be the helpers. hood roots of adult happiness, according to Design Perhaps that challenge, to be the helpers, is psychologist Ned Hallowell—connections NonprofitDesign.com Photography the key to finding ways to mend a society between teachers and students, and students Joel Haskell, Tim Morse, and culture that no longer value civility or and students. We have so much for which Robert D. Perachio, Tony Rinaldo respect for others in ways that helped bind to be grateful.

Letters to the Editor Letters to the our fringes and inhibited our selfish and editor are welcome and may be edited for clarity and space. Please send your destructive urges. The helpers need to letters to Editor, Middlesex Bulletin, 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, MA 01742, or e-mail [email protected]. Alumni News We welcome news from alumni, parents, and friends of Middle- sex School. Please send your news and labeled photographs to Alumni News, Middlesex School, 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, MA 01742, or e-mail alumni@ mxschool.edu. Address Corrections Please notify us of your change of address. Write to Middlesex School, 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, MA 01742 or e-mail alumni@ mxschool.edu. Parents of Alumni If this magazine is addressed to a son or daughter who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please advise us of his or her new address. Thank you! Contents

Mission Statement Features

16 Strengthening Residential Life Middlesex School is an independent, non-denominational, residential, Two significant gifts—one in the form of college-preparatory school that, for a matching challenge—are making it possible over 100 years, has been committed for Middlesex to renovate two of its older dorms to excellence in the intellectual, and plan for the construction of a new one. ethical, creative, and physical development of young people. We honor 21 Honoring Educators: Middlesex’s the ideal, articulated by our founding Endowed Chairs Head Master, of “finding the promise” Paying tribute to memorable individuals in every student, and we work and to outstanding current teachers, endowed together in an atmosphere of mutual chairs support the School’s mission on a daily trust and shared responsibility to basis and in perpetuity. help students bring their talents to fruition as knowledgeable, capable, responsible, and moral citizens of the world. As a community, we Departments respect the individual interests, strengths, and needs of each student. We also value the rich diversity 2 Life 360 of belief and experience each of The Mysteries of the Brain; Reviving Venus; us brings to the School. A Modern Master Builder; Marking MLK, Jr. Day; Celebrating Diversity; Stories of Courage; We expect that each student will Seats of Honor; The Idiot; Cultural Capitals; bring his or her best efforts to the Sustainability Strides; A Pulitzer Prize for shared endeavor of learning and Stephens ’91; Landry Challenge Update that the School, through its faculty, will engage and encourage each 12 Team Highlights student’s growth, happiness, A Season of Strong Finishes; and well-being. We aspire for all Wrestling and Alpine Skiing Prove Middlesex students to develop Their Tenacity personal integrity, intellectual vitality and discipline, and respect for themselves and for others. 26 Alumni Notes and News We expect each student to engage Class Notes; In Memoriam energetically and cooperatively in the life of the School, and we seek 44 Back Story to inspire in all students the desire On Exhibit to seek understanding of themselves and the larger world, both now and in their futures.

On the Cover An aerial rendering of the campus, courtesy of CBT Architects.

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brain is still largely theoretical, he acknowl- edged, in part because of the difficulty of studying the subject experimentally. An MRI can reveal regions of the brain, but not specific neural activity; electrodes capable of detect- ing that activity are invasive and can only record a few neurons at a time. The perfect situation, he detailed, would allow research- ers to record neural activity at the single cell level throughout the entire brain—and in a learning animal. In tiny, larval zebrafish only four milli- meters long, Dr. Engert has found an ideal subject. With a powerful microscope, the neural activity in these translucent vertebrates can be closely observed, thanks also to genetic engineering that has resulted in fish with syn- apses that chemically glow when stimulated. Still, a number of difficulties needed to be resolved in order to even begin to study how visual information is processed and then A crowd of students joined Dr. Florian Engert in the Terry Room Understanding translated into movement, eventually leading after his address, wanting to to a learned response. In reviewing the prob- know more about his ingenious the Mysteries lems he encountered, Dr. Engert engaged his research with larval zebrafish. of the Brain audience in the search for solutions: How would they try to keep a lightning-fast larval fish still The challenges and frustrations, creativity and enough to be observed under the microscope? innovations inherent in the world of scientific How would they control the visual informa- research were shared with the Middlesex com- tion presented to that creature? Figuring out munity on March 28, 2013, by Dr. Florian how to make larval zebrafish learn something Engert, the School’s third Hub Lecturer of the was yet another challenge he discussed, one year. A professor of molecular and cellular that first required finding what the fish were biology at Harvard, Dr. Engert disclosed at repelled by and attracted to (the answers the outset that this was his first time speaking were heat and alcohol, respectively). before a younger audience, one with little Having devised solutions to these problems, experience with neural science; yet, he went on Dr. Engert is able to observe the neural activity to describe both his general field and the focus in a larval zebrafish’s brain as it perceives visual of his own laboratory with clarity, ease, and information and responds to it. From this humor—even when a technical mishap forced fundamental research, he hopes that a greater him to carry on with no audiovisual support understanding of the brain will develop. “Our whatsoever. “Effortlessly fascinated” with primary motivation is curiosity, not curing how the brain works, he readily conveyed disease,” he explained. But noting that other that enthusiasm to his listeners. advances, like penicillin and x-ray technology, Made up of 100 billion neurons, the did not come from the search for cures, he brain “defines us as humans and is the bio- concluded, “Ultimately, breakthroughs come physical basis of all thought and behavior,” from profound insights into how mechanisms Dr. Engert stated. Our understanding of the work—from basic research.” M

2 MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 Reviving Venus A Modern Master Builder The Mudge Lecture

Demonstrating that political “Parents will love to hear this,” Professor John stability models.” Using such tools, he propaganda is by no means Ochsendorf grinned. “I have always studied added, “We hope to be able to push back, a modern method, Dartmouth problems that would never, ever lead to a job. so that we don’t have to do interventions”— Classics Professor Roger Ulrich They were just things that fascinated me.” avoiding “repairs” that sometimes engender described how Julius Caesar appropriated the symbolism of Now an associate professor of civil and more problems. the goddess Venus to promote environmental engineering and architecture “It is incredibly important that you be himself as the rightful ruler of at MIT, Professor Ochsendorf researches the multidisciplinary and invent your own major,” Rome. Professor Ulrich’s visit mechanics and behavior of historical structures Professor Ochsendorf urged Middlesex stu- on April 2, 2013, was made pos- around the world, endeavoring to preserve dents. “I want you to embrace your own interests sible by the Mudge Fund, which was established to enrich the them and to learn how earlier construction and make your own field because that’s when classics at Middlesex. techniques might be applied to sustainable magic happens.” Coming from someone Caesar apparently claimed design projects today. who has been awarded the Rome Prize and that Venus was his ancestor a MacArthur Fellowship, this was inspiring through the Julian line reaching back to Aeneas, whose parents Interdisciplinary Innovation advice. M were the goddess Venus and the Speaking as a Hub Lecturer on October 1, 2012, mortal Anchises. Through this Professor Ochsendorf recounted his own aca- lineage, he intimated that Venus demic journey, which involved creating a com- favored him as the leader of Rome’s enterprises and peaceful devel- bined major in engineering and archeology at opment. Accordingly, when Cornell. After studying the intricacies of Inca Caesar built his Forum Iulium, suspension bridges, he earned his M.Sc. at its focal point was a new and Princeton University and his Ph.D. at Cam- splendid Temple of Venus. Fas- cinatingly, when Mussolini was bridge University, focusing in his thesis on preparing for a state visit from fan vaults like the exquisite example in Kings Hitler in the 1930s, he ordered College Chapel. Marveling at its strength the excavation of the Forum and stability despite its delicate, eggshell-like Iulium in order to depict himself as the new Julius Caesar. thickness, he stated, “This was an incredible In addition to giving his work of technology, and I wanted to under- lecture, Professor Ulrich visited stand it.” classes and spoke to Latin and With this kind of knowledge, he proposes, Greek students about topics in engineers, architects, and art historians may the field and about classics majors in college. M be able to determine repair techniques before disaster strikes, as it did when a 1997 earth- quake aftershock caused the collapse of the vault inside the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, destroying irreplaceable frescoes by Giotto.

New Technology, Old Techniques “We are creating new tools of analysis to understand these older structures,” he explained. Productively working in a field that brings together “We can use computer models to show that all of his interests, MIT Professor John Ochsendorf they are stable and safe, and we can take encouraged students to pursue their passions and laser scans of cathedrals and turn them into create their own college majors.

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With compelling words, video, and music from the civil rights era, the House of Soul band presented its multimedia performance, At the Table with Dr. King. An Era Remembered in Memoir and Multimedia

Taking a break from the regular class schedule Breaking Down Barriers on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to dwell on his Although the landmark Brown v. Board of life and legacy, the School community gained Education case struck down public school greater insight into the civil rights era through segregation in 1954, Virginia politicians resisted two distinctly different yet equally effective desegregation; by 1962, Ken was among only presentations on January 21, 2013. 127 black children (out of 23,000 African- American students in Richmond) to attend From Slavery to Segregation previously all-white schools. The four blocks History teacher Ken Whitlock began the that he walked to school “felt like miles in that morning with a succinct review of American racially charged atmosphere,” he remembered, black history, from the arrival of the first slaves and it was made clear to him that white class- in Jamestown to the eruption of the Civil War mates and even teachers did not want him to the post-Reconstruction days of “separate there. But with the strong support of the black but equal.” Having grown up in “the thoroughly community and his family—who shared with segregated city” of Richmond, Virginia—the him the proud legacy of his highly educated, former capital of the Confederacy—Ken brought distinguished ancestors—he, too, eventually the country’s recent past to life by sharing his excelled. By his senior year at desegregated childhood experiences of living according to John Marshall High School, he was surprised Jim Crow laws and customs that required and pleased to be treated more as a fellow him to live, eat, shop, and attend church and student than an outcast, a sign that times school only with fellow African Americans. were indeed changing. “We lived and functioned in an all-black While Ken described himself as a “reluctant world with few white faces,” he recalled. pioneer” who remains grateful for the support

4 MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 of his family during those tumultuous times, the Mid- Celebrating Diversity dlesex community recognized his courage in taking those daunting first steps February 1–2, 2013 toward integration and gave him a standing ovation for his extraordinary address. As the opening speaker for the School’s annual Diversity Day, comedian and writer Baratunde Answering the Call Thurston kept his Middlesex audience laughing Following a short inter- —and thinking—as he talked about everything mission, the community from his awkward student experiences at Sidwell enjoyed a dynamic, multi- Friends School to his love of tweeting and media performance called blogging to his recent book, How To Be Black, At the Table with Dr. King. a New York Times best seller. “Humor defuses The presentation combined the tension and awkwardness about the topic historic video from the of racism,” he said. “We haven’t really dealt civil rights era, live music with a lot of stuff, and humor can help us by the House of Soul band, get there with less acrimony.” and slam poetry to drama- His approach was a great introduction to The Kodali sisters, Anita ’13 and Nikita tize Dr. King’s decision to Saturday’s small discussion groups, in which ’13, gave their last Diversity Day perfor- make civil rights his calling students and faculty listened to each other’s mance of Kuchipudi, an Indian style of and his subsequent com- stories and experiences, continuing to con- dance. (photo: Jay Welch ’13) mitment to that mission. sider the idea of “identity” and “what makes In highlighting King’s us who we are,” as Diversity Director Brian actions and eloquence, Smith said. the performers hoped to The rogramp concluded with music and inspire students to respond dance—anticipated highlights of each Diversity to their own callings and Day—including performances by Middlesex work to serve their com- students and a Boston-based Cuban fusion munities. “The pursuit of a band, Los Sugar Kings. M calling is an individual, private thing,” they concluded, Los Sugar Kings concluded their performance Baratunde Thurston “but when we share it with with a salsa lesson for dozens of dancers. others, we gain something (photo: Jay Welch ’13) we couldn’t get alone.” M

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A Lasting Memorial To commemorate his bravery and show other children that they, too, could be powerful agents of change, the Courage Curriculum was created as a comprehensive language arts and character development program in the Boston Public Schools. Since its founding in 1991, the program has engaged more than 100,000 young students and has expanded to other parochial, charter, and private schools. Every year, after learning about Max’s story, sixth graders read and discuss six novels about courageous young people; as a culminating activity, each student writes an essay on the topic of “Courage in My Life.” The best essays are printed in a bound book, The Courage of Boston’s Children, and the winning authors are honored at an annual luncheon, where they receive a Warburg Fellow Award. Helping to judge some of this year’s Gathered in the Barron Room essays and select winners was the intriguing of Ware Hall, student volunteers Community Service task set before Middlesex’s student volunteers. thoughtfully evaluated essays Stories of Courage about courage written by Led by Community Service Officers Gabby Boston-area sixth graders. Levy ’13 and Emma Satterthwaite Muresianu ’13 During a busy weekend filled with a variety —both of whom were drawn to the challenge of community service activities, more than a by their enjoyment of working with children dozen students took part in a unique endeavor in their summer jobs—the students divided with a special Middlesex connection. On into two groups and tackled the composi- March 4, 2013, student volunteers read and tions of two different classrooms. evaluated essays written by Boston-area sixth graders who had recently completed The Max Around the Circle Warburg Courage Curriculum’s “Courage “The Curriculum representative who came in My Life” program. to Middlesex wanted us to sit in a circle while The son of former Middlesex Trustee we read,” Emma details. “We marked each essay Jonathan Warburg ’59 and his wife Stephanie, with a vote of yes, no, or maybe after consid- Max Warburg died of leukemia at the age of ering whether or not it was a good piece of 11 on March 5, 1991, before a successful bone writing or a good example of courage. After- marrow transplant could revitalize his immune wards, we discussed the ones with the most system. Joining in the early efforts to save him, votes of yes or maybe. Then, each of the two Middlesex had hosted one of the “Max + 6000” groups got to pick a winning essay, which for bone marrow donor drives in October 1990, my group was a unanimous choice. I thought hoping to find a match for Max and the 6000 it was a good way to judge—a more positive other individuals needing marrow transplants process than I had imagined.” each year. As Jonathan later reflected, “Max As a judge, Gabby found, “It was very was quick to identify himself as a major moving for me to read the stories of a lot of resource for the effort…in fact, he embraced the kids and see how they had persevered. the predicament of all those in need of a The stories were often sad, but also hopeful match, not just his own.” about the future. Our winner was the story

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of a young child who had been kicked out of the place Seats of Honor where she and her mother New Chapel Chairs Dedicated had been living. She treated the experience with a lot of maturity. There was hope in the end and a lesson learned: School President Alex that bravery is finding the Sadie ’13 articulately shared his appreciation positive in life.” for his former advisor Also surprised by the Dan Scheibe, now the experiences of the young head of Lawrence writers, Emma reflects, “I Academy. was impressed by what some of them have gone through by sixth grade; it gives you a new perspective.” In the end, readers and writers alike had clearly gained a greater understanding from the Courage Curric- ulum’s program, fulfilling its intended mission to strengthen and inspire others, just as Max Warburg did. “I heard from the participating students that their discussions As Head of School Kathy Giles observed, Sadie ’13, “it didn’t take me long to realize during the selection process generations of Middlesex students have left how much I learned from being around a were really interesting,” com- their marks around the School in the form man whose care for his family and friends ments Middlesex’s Commu- of carved plaques—a long-standing tradition and genuine love for others seamlessly inter- nity Service Director Amy and graduation requirement. In contrast, twined with his job. And now I realize that Gleason. “Since they found she noted, “It can be a little harder to find the was his job the whole time: to help me and it a profound experience, marks that teachers leave.” The Pratt Rink and countless others, who think of him as a dear I really hope we can do Herter Field, the Bourquin Prize in French friend and mentor, grow and mature into this again.” M and the Loring Coleman Award, and several loving individuals who want to help others endowed funds and chairs (see page 21) are with their talents and hearts.” some of the honors celebrating legendary The hairsc were a thoughtful gift from masters, yet most faculty live on only in the the Middlesex Parents Association, whose lives and memories of their students. members wanted to thank Dan for his many Happily, former Assistant Head Dan efforts over the years as the liaison to the MPA. Scheibe is now among those who have a tan- “It seemed natural for their gift to come in gible tribute to their Middlesex service. On the Chapel,” Kathy Giles reflected, “and, in fact, January 19, 2013, his former colleagues and to come in the form of these chairs, which students gathered in the Chapel to dedicate are, in a way, a kind of plaque.” In replacing three new chairs to Dan, in recognition of his lovely but fragile antique chairs, the new 14 productive years as a teacher, coach, dorm ones “will become, quietly, part of the fabric parent, administrator, and director of spiritual of the life of the School,” which benefited and ethical education. “As a three-year advisee greatly from Dan’s wisdom, humor, and of Mr. Scheibe,” said School President Alex sensitivity. M

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Cultural Capitals

deepen our love and appreciation of the arts.” The 16 student participants were primarily focused on either visual art or music, yet many discovered new interests in Paris. “I was excited about the opera but found a love for the visual arts as well,” says Miles Petrie ’15. “Now I want to take AP Art History.” Caroline House ’13 was mainly interested in the visual arts, but found, “Going to the opera and the symphony was incredible; I appreciate both.” A blog maintained by the group was a visual treat that can be viewed at http:// mxmusicart.wordpress.com.

A Sixth Trek to China Setting off on March 9, 16 students and adults spent a week touring three Chinese cities. For her sixth Middlesex trip, Annie Ku enlisted Students and chaperones The ingenuity and efforts of Middlesex faculty the expert help of Pei Pei Zhang, mother of gathered for a group shot members resulted in two appealing travel op- David Fan ’15, whose assistance assured an en route to the Louvre. (photo: Geoff McCarthy) portunities for students during this year’s March especially successful journey. break. Chinese Department Head Annie Ku Landing in Beijing, the group traversed once again led a whirlwind trip to China, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the while Visual Arts Department Head Stacey Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, and McCarthy and Music Department Co-head a nearby section of the Great Wall. Lessons Pierson Wetzel created a weeklong immer- in Kung Fu at the Shaolin Wushu School— sion in the art and music of Paris. and in preparing dumplings at a vocational school—were additional highlights. In the City of Light In Xi’an, the travelers were amazed by The Louvre, the Pompidou, and the Musée the famous terra cotta warriors—and man- d’Orsay—and the Paris Opera, the French aged to pack in a 21-course dumpling meal, National Orchestra, and a jazz club perfor- theatricals and museums, and a bicycle ride mance: these were among the numerous items atop the ancient city wall during their short on the itinerary of Middlesex’s first combined stay. Shanghai also offered amazing experi- art-and-music trip that departed for Paris on ences, from the beautiful Ming Dynasty Yu March 9. Having watched theatre enthusiasts Garden to the death-defying feats of an acro- head to London every other year with Arts batics show. An “amazing race” challenge Division Head Tom Kane, Stacey and Pierson designed by Annie capped the adventure, developed a trip centered on art and music that requiring teams to bargain with merchants could alternate with the other established tour. and navigate their way to the French District. “What we’re really doing here is training A wonderfully detailed blog kept by students to be great appreciators,” Pierson Reference Librarian Zaiga Alksnitis can be says. “A trip focused on seeing art in the day- viewed at https://sites.google.com/a/mxschool. time and listening to music at night would edu/china-trip. M

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Dramatized by David Fishelson from the novel The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Directed by Tom Kane Technical Direction by Ryan DuBray Photography by Robert D. Perachio

An ensemble of 20 Middlesex actors, supported by a technical crew of 15, delivered two compelling performances of Dostoyesvsky’s famous story of Prince Myshkin. An innocent fresh from a Swiss sanatorium, the ingenuous young man quickly becomes a pawn in the financial schemes of men and the romantic affairs of women in the corrupt society of 19th century St. Petersburg. Whether truly a saint— or simply an idiot—he is equally drawn to the virtuous and the false, ultimately leaving all to wonder: Is the sanatorium the only safe place for Myshkin?

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Strides in Sustainability Concord Light Rebate Promotes Progress

While working toward the self-set goal of fluorescent lamps have a longer lifetime than reducing Middlesex’s carbon footprint by at metal halides, saving time and money spent least 20 percent, school administrators have on replacing lights. greatly appreciated the guidance and counsel Prior to the establishment of CMLP’s of the Concord Municipal Light Department. rebate program, Middlesex was able to replace Having been advised last year of Concord Light’s the halide lamps in the School’s Cage with high High Efficiency Lighting Program, the School efficiency fluorescent fixtures, thanks to a soon became the first customer to receive generous gift from an alumna who wished to a rebate for installing new fixtures that use spur sustainability efforts on campus. Since less energy while providing brighter light. the completion of that project, Chief Operat- ing Officer Matt Crozier estimates that the More Light with Less Energy School has been saving $10,000 a year in Last summer, inside the Atkins Athletic lighting costs—and now looks forward to Center—which houses the Pratt Rink in the seeing that number grow. winter and indoor tennis courts during the rest of the year—Middlesex replaced sixty Sharing Savings with Concord 1,000-watt metal halide lamps with high effi- The savings will benefit not only Middlesex ciency fluorescent fixtures that use one-third but other town customers as well. Energy less energy. The lighting upgrade will save the efficient lighting reduces the high costs that School over $6,000 per year in lighting costs Concord Light incurs to supply electricity alone and will likely have added benefits as during peak daytime use, when business well. Because the new lights emit less heat, lighting is typically on. Thus, efficient lighting less electricity will be needed to keep the reduces energy demand and helps keep elec- rink ice cold in the winter and to air condi- tricity prices low for everyone in Concord. tion the courts in the summer. In addition, Moreover, Middlesex has donated its lighting rebate of $11,340 to Concord Cares, In recognition which provides emergency heating fuel assis- of Middlesex’s tance to Concord residents in need. “We were completion of thrilled to be able to take advantage of this the rebate program, Jan Aceti program,” says Chief Operating Officer Matt of Concord Crozier, “but also wanted to pay it forward and Light presents help other residents meet their energy needs. a plaque to We look forward to further collaboration Head of School Kathy Giles; with the CMLP and the town of Concord.” with them are Ten other businesses in town also have Middlesex’s lighting upgrades underway. Thus far, Con- Facilities Di- cord Light has committed almost $95,000 in rector George Torigian (at rebates to help its customers install more left) and COO efficient lighting. Matt Crozier. More information about Concord Light’s High Efficiency Lighting Program can be found at www.concordma.gov/cmlp. M

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A Pulitzer Prize Matched Gifts Multiply for Stephens ’91 Landry Challenge Update

Just as the Bulletin was nearly finished, word came that journalist Bret Stephens ’91 had been awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for commentary. Bret was recognized for a selection of his weekly “Global Whether their View” columns in 39 gifts are directed , in which he covered topics to faculty support, ranging from the GOP to China scholarships, ath- to American foreign policy. In letics, or the arts, addition to writing his column, parents taking Bret is the deputy editorial page part in the Landry editor responsible for the inter- Challenge are national opinion pages of the improving the WSJ and is a member of the edi- education and torial board. He is also a regular experience of all panelist on “The Journal Editorial Middlesex stu- Report,” a weekly political talk dents. (photo: show. Tony Rinaldo) Even as a Middlesex student, Bret knew that he wanted to be a journalist; back then, he was While a December 31st deadline is still visual arts facilities and will name a new known as one of the founders of months away, Middlesex parents—both past studio when that project is realized. a controversial alternative news- and present —have been generously respond- “Four families have started scholarship paper called The Circle. In his career since graduating from the ing to the Landry Family Challenge, with funds,” Heather continues, “and grandparents University of Chicago and the gifts totaling nearly $3 million thus far. The were inspired to help establish a family endowed London School of Economics, Challenge—established early in 2012 by chair that will soon be announced and awarded.” he has steadily made his mark. former Trustee Kevin Landry ’62, his wife Two of the largest contributions were Bret was the youngest editor-in- chief of The Jerusalem Post for Barrie, and their two daughters, Kim ’89 directed to the Mary Mae Village—a cluster two years before returning to the and Jen ’94—was created to spur parent of five new faculty homes that was initiated U.S. to join the WSJ—and he can contributions of $50,000 or more, matching by a $500,000 grant from the Mary Mae now add that Pulitzer Prize to them dollar-for-dollar up to $5 million, while Foundation last year. Since then, several his list of accomplishments. allowing donors to select the capital initiative major gifts have brought the plans to fruition, that they would like the funds to support. and the homes will be ready this fall.

Embracing School Needs Giving Opportunities Remain Describing the variety and scope of the gifts “It’s been wonderful to see so many Middlesex given to date, Director of Development Heather parents rise to the challenge, and we’re grate- Parker says that Middlesex parents have cre- ful to the Landry family for setting it in motion,” ated new scholarships funds, supported faculty says Heather. “At this point, we still have about housing and benefits, and championed the $2 million available in matching funds and arts and athletics when choosing where to are eager to fulfill the goal of raising $10 mil- direct their donations. “One gift will upgrade lion for the benefit of Middlesex’s people and the Oates Fitness Center this summer,” she programs.” She encourages parents interested details, “which will immediately benefit stu- in learning more to call the Development dents and faculty next fall.” Still another will Office at 978-369-5110, or to e-mail go toward the improvement of the School’s [email protected]. M

MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 11 Team Highlights For more sports news visit http://athletics.mxschool.edu

Field Hockey All-League Captain Clare Lyne ’13 (#24) leads her team in celebration after the goal that secured Middlesex the #3 seed in the New England Tourna- ment. Clare will play both field hockey and lacrosse for Trinity College next year. (photo: Olivia Winslow)

Football Awaiting the snap, Co-captain Rob Zawada ’13 (# 67) is Girls’ Soccer poised to pass protect Named All-League at the end of a challenging for Co-captain Nick season, Co-captain Sophie Vitzthum ’13 clears Andonian (#11) in a the ball out of the back in a tight game with big play during the Lawrence. St. Sebastian’s game. The varsity’s 4-4 season culminated with a 40-0 win against rival St. George’s.

Boys’ Soccer Eluding a Lawrence defender in an October match, Captain Phil Skayne ’13 earned All- League recognition and was selected for the NEPSSA Senior All-Star Game; next fall, Girls’ Cross-Country he will play for Middlebury College. Just off the course, Middlesex varsity runners pause for a photo as the New England Champions for Division III.

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ISL and New England Championships for boys’ varsity cross-country—and All-American attention for two varsity field hockey teammates—made the 2012 season one for the Middlesex record books.

Midfielder Sarah Tabeek ’14 stick handles through two Groton opponents (far left), while defensive anchor Julianna Fiore ’14 looks to distribute the ball. Their league and tournament honors were ultimately capped with All-American recognition at the regional level and, for Sarah, the national level.

A Clean Sweep Despite wet and muddy Juniors Earn It was an landmark fall for the conditions, James came in first All-American Honors boys’ varsity cross-country team, with a new course record of 16:06. At the end of the varsity field which capped its undefeated reg- Since all seven teammates finished hockey team’s remarkable 13-5-1 ular season with its first-ever ISL among the top 15 places, the season—which included a trip Championship win on November entire boys’ varsity was named to the semifinals of the Class B 2, 2012. Defending ISL champion All-New England. Middlesex’s New England Championship tour- and Varsity Captain James combined team score of 20 points nament—Juliana Fiore ’14 was Randon ’13 initiated the victory —another record—topped the recognized by the National Field by taking first place with a time closest competitor, Greens Farms Hockey Coaches Association as of 15:50, shattering the previous (141 points). an All-Regional selectee, while course record (17:14). Within The varsity girls then success- teammate Sarah Tabeek ’14 hailing distance was Garrett fully secured their ninth consecu- earned Regional as well as Sec- O’Toole ’14, who finished second tive New England Championship. ond Team National All-American at 16:10, another record-breaking Mahal Alvarez-Backus ’15 finished laurels. Receiving such distinctions performance. Viraj Deokor ’16, third amid fierce competition, with as juniors is an especially rare Lucas Estrada ’15, and William Co-captain Madison Hetzner ’13 achievement. Fletcher ’16 guaranteed the win coming in 13th, Co-captain Megan Juliana and Sarah had already by finishing fifth, 14th, and 17th Fanning ’13 in 17th, and Talya completed the 2012 season with respectively. Middlesex’s score Kramer ’14 in 19th place. Miranda being named All-League and of 39 points landed it well ahead Gish ’14 and Agustina Hobbs ’13 All-Tournament team selections Captain James Randon ’13 of the nearest competitors: finished 33rd and 34th, ahead of for their outstanding post-season maintains the lead in the ISL Milton (99 points) and Belmont the second-place team’s fourth play. Next fall, they will captain Championship race, with team- Hill (101). runner, to secure the victory. With the varsity together. mate Garrett O’Toole ’14 not far Next, at the New England four runners earning All-New behind. Finishing first in both the Championships on November 10, England honors for their top-20 ISL and New England Division III Middlesex swept Division III, as finishes—and a combined score Championship races, James was the boys’ and girls’ teams, both of 82—this team also earned its deservedly named the League varsity and JV, captured first. place in Middlesex cross-country MVP for a second consecutive history. year. (photo: Blaine Alvarez- Backus)

MIDDLESEMIDDLESEXX SprSPRIiNngG 2013 13 Team Highlights For more sports news visit http://athletics.mxschool.edu

Boys’ Hockey Elected captain for next year, Mike Menter ’14 keeps his eyes on the goal in a successful game against Roxbury Latin. The boys’ varsity tallied a higher number of victories than any other team in the past 11 years, qualifying for the small school NEPSIHA Tournament.

Boys’ Basketball Named to the NEPSAC Class B Second Team, Co-captain Jon Siu ’14 helped lead Middlesex to a 15-9 record this winter. Both Jon and fellow returning Co-captain Aaron Swenson ’14 were named All-League for their efforts.

Girls’ Hockey Leading scorer and All-League player Maddie Winslow ’14 was among those who scored three goals in the third period to tie Governor’s Academy 4-4. With a strong record of 16-7-1, the girls’ varsity made it to the Division II New England Championships for the third consecutive year.

Wrestling Captain-elect Jordan Phinney ’14 brings his opponent to the mat, contributing to the 72-12 win against Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall.

Girls Squash Emma Satterthwaite Muresianu ’13 lines up a backhand drive during a match with Nobles; after a challenging start, the team finished strong by winning five of its six matches.

14 MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 Proving Their Mettle

In a winter of strong performances across the athletic program, two teams in particular A Middlesex Milestone were distinguished by their outstanding achievements: alpine skiing and wrestling. Often Judging from the early weeks of the season, this was going to vying with larger programs in the highly competitive ISL, both teams demonstrated their be a difficult year for the School’s determination and skill and were recognized for their impressive efforts. wrestling program. Always con- tending with several formidable, larger ISL programs, Middlesex faced additional obstacles as well, ranging from injuries to inexperi- ence. “We had six first-year wrestlers starting in December,” recalls Coach Dave Gutbrod. “They had to learn quickly what some of their competitors have been learning over four to six years.” But on February 9 at the Graves-Kelsey Tournament, which concludes the ISL season, the team’s focus and hard work became evident. Finishing four places ahead of its performance at the 2012 tournament, Middlesex was awarded the Most Improved Wres- tling Team trophy for the first time. The achievement was truly a team effort; within their respective Middlesex wrestlers huddle with two of their three captains—Thad Pryor ’13 (in red shirt) and Rob weight classes, the top finishers Zawada ’13 (on right, next to Thad)—before their January 18 match with Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall. included George Morris ’15 (3rd), Co-captain Rob Zawada ’13 (4th), Jivan Puryutan ’16 (5th), Skiers Repeat ISL Finish and Stephen Zawada ’15 (5th). The alpine ski team’s success in Also contributing key points were recent years has made Middlesex Co-captain Thad Pryor ’13, Khoa one of the teams to beat in the ISL Phan ’16, Co-captain Tae Hwan and beyond. After the girls captured Son ’14, and Gabe Smith ’15. the NEPSAC Class B Champion- This Most Improved team ship last year and the boys finished can also look back with satis- second, the team was promoted faction on ending the season by to the Class A division this season winning four of its last six match- —a move which was both an honor es, defeating Beaver Country and a challenge. Among their Day, St. Mark’s, Thayer, and league competition, the Middlesex CA. With this momentum and boys looked forward to defending experience to build upon, Coach their 2012 ISL title, while the girls Gutbrod predicts, “We have a were anxious to show why they great outlook for next year.” were NEPSAC champions for the last two years. In the end, both groups successfully remained at the top of the ISL standings, with the girls once again finishing second behind Nobles and the Jack Sullivan ’15 cross-blocks a gate out of his path during his second boys sharing first place with slalom run at the NEPSAC 2013 Class A Alpine Championships; named Belmont Hill. All-League this season, he was also elected a co-captain of next year’s team. (photo: Risley Sports Photography)

MIDDLESEMIDDLESEXX SprSPRIiNngG 2013 15 A rendering of the new dormitory (courtesy of CBT Architects). Strengthening Residential Life In 1998, amid the growing momentum of the successful Campaign of a Century, Middlesex set into motion a plan to bolster residential life, beginning with the renovation of two of its older dormitories: Bryant-Paine House and Hallowell House. The renovation of Higginson House soon followed in 2001, along with the addition of a gracious new dorm, now named Atkins House.

o the outside observer, it might appear that progress ended there. In the intervening years, however, extensive campus-wide planning by committees of trustees, administrators, and faculty has steadily continued, taking into account the School’s myriad needs and the facilities that support its programs. After committing in 2002 to the goal of making Middlesex “the premier, small, national boarding school,” the Board created and finalized a new Strategic TPlan—the first since 1993—to achieve that objective. An inventory of deferred maintenance priorities was also conducted, and an annual schedule to address those priorities was created to help keep the School’s facilities and infrastructure in continual good repair.

16 MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 Reviewing Needs, Revising Plans encourage families from around the country Given that commitment to Middlesex’s identity and world to send their children to Middlesex, as a “national boarding school,” resuming the we need to be able to assure them that the life renovation process for the School’s remaining of the School is on campus in the robust board- older dorms has always been the Board’s intent; ing school tradition. Our goal is to maintain but, as often happens, residential life needs have our overall school size and to increase altered somewhat with the passage of time. boarding opportunities for great students.” Over the past decade, interest in Middlesex Although a small number of additional has continually increased, and successive years beds could be added in the process of refur- of record numbers of applicants—plus an occa- bishing the final four dorms, it soon became sional, higher-than-expected yield—have apparent that an additional dorm on campus brought the School’s enrollment to 375. Yet, would be necessary to attain that 75 percent because the number of beds on campus has boarding target. remained constant, the percentage of board- ers has dropped below the Board’s desired Discussion and Design goal of 75 percent. Planning for Middlesex’s construction and “That boarding percentage has been a renovation projects is the purview of the priority for us,” explains Head of School Kathy Board’s Buildings and Grounds Committee, Giles, “both in terms of the traditional strength currently chaired by Trustee Mary Lou Bout- of the school experience and in terms of our well. To site and design a new dorm and draft admissions appeal to families. If we want to several renovation plans expeditiously, she

The new dormitory (at left) sits across the drive from Clay House and mirrors its L-shaped design.

MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 17 From these collaborative meetings, a number of practical requirements emerged, ideals that could readily serve as strong guidelines The 1962 Room will add a new feature — for the design of and great space — to Robert Winsor House. a new dorm—and that could, with skill and creativity, be recalls, “We created a steering committee, to have a welcoming common room, good- or subcommittee, of Buildings and Grounds sized rooms, updated systems, spaces that adapted into plans trustees so that the entire group would not have are easy to supervise, and comfortable for dorms slated to convene frequently, which is difficult to do. faculty apartments.” for renovation. We wanted to get a lot of work done between Having previously lived in Peabody major Board meetings and to consult regularly House, Community Service Director Amy with the faculty about critical needs in a Gleason has also been helpful in describing dormitory—what works and what doesn’t.” the shortcomings of older dorms to the trustee From these collaborative meetings, a steering committee. Now the head of Higginson, number of practical requirements emerged, she observes, “Middlesex students are pretty ideals that could readily serve as strong guide- flexible, but there is a dramatic difference in lines for the design of a new dorm—and that physical space in the dorms that haven’t been could, with skill and creativity, be adapted into renovated. The common spaces are not invit- plans for dorms slated for renovation. Such ing enough and are not as conducive to kids has been the challenge for the Boston-based getting to know each other as our newer spaces.” architectural firm CBT, selected for the task By contrast, she notes, “Higginson is phenom- by the Buildings and Grounds Committee after enal. It has a great common room and a study a thorough search and interview process. “We room—really nice space. And every floor has chose to hire a firm that had great capabilities a door to it from a faculty apartment, so there in the design of residential and academic build- is better direct access between faculty and ings,” says Mary Lou. “CBT has since developed students.” a unique appreciation of the Middlesex cam- Information like this was shared with CBT, pus, as well as great solutions for how to along with other specifications. “As a cost con- meet the vision for the campus.” sideration,” says Mary Lou, “we wanted to try The basic necessities of a well-designed to stay within each dorm’s existing footprint residence seem simple enough when Dean when renovating. One focus was to get good of Students Carmen Beaton articulates them. common areas into the dorms, and we gave Drawing on her 15 years of experience as a the architect a goal of what size we wanted the former dorm parent in Clay House, she suc- rooms to be to make them more equitable. cinctly summarizes, “We want all the dorms Obviously, we wanted to develop great faculty

18 MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 A new, center entrance on LeBaron Briggs House will help achieve interior design goals.

living space and, if anything, improve their of the playing fields and a fireplace,” affirms apartments. We want to have great places for Director of College Counseling Matt DeGreeff, them to live.” head of RW since 2003. Moving from the consulting to the drafting Dormers added to the fourth floor of RW stage has been a painstaking process, but one will expand the storage spaces and rooms Between now and that will undoubtedly be worth the wait. “Our located there, allowing the addition of two January 24, 2015, students have been gracious,” reflects Kathy beds. In LB, moving the building’s main all capital gifts and Giles, “and, in fact, many have loved a lot of entrance to the side that faces the Circle will pledges of $100,000 the quirkiness of antiquated dorms.” Now, create space for the common room, improve the time has come for plans to be realized. the configuration of student rooms, and allow or more that are the addition of two beds. designated to the Funding Infusion Other upgrades for both dorms include construction and/ Two significant gifts are making it possible improving heating and plumbing throughout for Middlesex to proceed with the renovation and replacing flooring and fixtures. “The rooms or endowment of the of two older dorms and to raise the remaining in RW have no carpeting,” continues Matt, who dorm will be matched, funds necessary for the new dorm’s construction. gave architects and engineers a tour of the dollar for dollar, The first, a gift of $8.5 million from gen- dormitory to help with renovation planning. erous past parents, is allowing Middlesex to “While we have newer heat and water systems, up to $7.5 million. schedule the renovation of both Robert Winsor the pipes and fixtures are outdated. The basic House (RW) and LeBaron Briggs House (LB) elements of the dorm just need to be refreshed.” in the summer of 2014. As was hoped, both Once RW and LB are refurbished, only dorms will get first-floor common rooms, two dorms will still need attention. Built in 1968, as well as improved student recreation space. Clay House is the “youngest” of the unrenovated In RW, thanks to the recent 50th reunion gift dorms, but, as Kathy says, “We have our plans of the class of 1962, a new common room can ready and would love to be able to proceed be constructed on the back of the building, pro- on that project as well.” In addition to the usual viding a great new space while also commem- upgrades, these plans include adding a shed orating the lasting friendships of this particularly dormer to Clay’s third floor, providing ample close-knit class. “The 1962 Room will really space for several new beds while taking improve the life of the dorm with its great view advantage of the view of Bateman’s Pond.

MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 19 Peabody House—with its compact design Summer Progress and lack of privacy—has long presented the While fundraising continues for the new greatest renovation challenge, surrounded as dorm—and crews and equipment are coordi- it is by Ware Hall, the Centennial Science Center, nated for the 2014 renovations—several projects and the Circle. These limitations, as well as set for this summer will also enhance the its proximity to Eliot Hall, have given rise to quality of residential life in different ways. Having converted the central steam plant “What I really love a different solution: transforming Peabody into much-needed administrative office space, from the use of oil to natural gas in January, about living on particularly for departments such as admis- the next step in Middlesex’s sustainability campus,” reflects sions and development, which have grown to efforts is to finish installing natural gas boilers Amy Gleason, “is meet the School’s needs. “While we will lose in buildings around campus, phasing out the 22 beds,” Chief Operating Officer Matt Crozier central system entirely and heating the dorms the opportunity for says, “that number can be retained—and added more efficiently. This conversion—along with conversation and to—with the construction of the new dorm.” the installation of high efficiency lighting in connection with the Cage, Pratt Rink, and Wood Theatre— The New Dorm Challenge will reduce the School’s carbon footprint students that you The second significant gift to Middlesex by 25 percent, a significant accomplishment don’t get in any comes in the form of a $7.5 million matching that also lowers energy costs. other environment. challenge, established by an extraordinarily sup- Throughout the athletic facilities, locker portive alumnus. Between now and January 24, rooms will be renovated, thanks to a sizeable You’re building a 2015, all capital gifts and pledges of $100,000 50th reunion gift from the class of 1963. Not homelike community or more that are designated to the construction only will the lockers be replaced, but the and watching kids and/or endowment of the dorm will be matched, lighting, ventilation, and plumbing of these areas will be upgraded—another improvement bond and relax and dollar for dollar, up to $7.5 million. “With this incredible kind of challenge,” Development that will benefit everyone, given the co- have that interaction Director Heather Parker says, “our hope is curricular nature of athletics at Middlesex. between faculty that in the fall of 2014, we will be building And across the street from the School’s families and kids.” our new dorm after LB and RW are renovated.” main entrance, the Mary Mae Village will To replace the capacity of Peabody—and be completed, adding a cluster of five new add enough beds to make the boarding popu- homes for Middlesex faculty. Spurred by lation 75 percent of enrollment—the new dorm the Mary Mae Foundation’s initial grant of has been conceived as a single, L-shaped struc- $500,000, several donors have generously ture, each wing of which will be a dormitory augmented these funds and made the pro- with its own two faculty apartments. When jected plans a reality in just two years’ time. determining the right spot for this building, In terms of residential life, being able to Mary Lou Boutwell recalls, “We worried about house more faculty members on the school traffic patterns and infringing on the playing grounds will only strengthen the community fields. You also have to worry about the loca- of teachers and learners at Middlesex. “What tion of utilities, so the siting had to be very I really love about living on campus,” reflects specific.” Set into the slope in front of the Head’s Amy Gleason, “is the opportunity for conver- House and Higginson, the dorm will be situ- sation and connection with students that you ated across the road from Clay House, leaving don’t get in any other environment. You’re Higginson’s lawn as open space. By deliber- building a homelike community and watching ately orienting the building toward the Circle kids bond and relax and have that interaction and taking particular care with landscaping, between faculty families and kids. No other role the architects and steering committee have you play at the School has that opportunity. worked diligently to create a new facility that You have different relationships with your fits compatibly with the School’s original colleagues, too, as you live and problem-solve Olmsted-designed campus. together. Living on campus enhances your experience with the community, and the community is what makes Middlesex what it is.” M

20 MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 Veteran English teacher Jim Beaton holds one of the School’s two Independence Foundation Chairs.

photo: Tony Rinaldo Honoring Educators Middlesex’s Endowed Chairs

s a school community, we love to honor of the School’s endowed chairs. This was the heart of “ commitment, dedication, generosity, achieve- her presentation that morning: to make students aware ment, and excellence,” Head of School Kathy of the chairs’ existence and significance; to apprise Giles stated last December at an all-school them of the 10 current faculty members who have Saturday Assembly. been appointed to the honor; and to announce three AFrom the academic honor roll to seasonal athletic new recipients—Carrie Bolster, Cal Hitzrot, and Ken awards to the annual Prize Day, she continued, Mid- Whitlock—who were named to chairs made available dlesex clearly places a high value on contribution and by transitions and retirements. leadership, and regularly celebrates those students Middlesex currently has 12 endowed chairs, the who have distinguished themselves in one endeavor oldest of which was given to the School in 1966 by the or several. Independence Foundation, which at the time was sup- And though it may happen on a less frequent basis, porting secondary education through scholarships, Kathy noted, Middlesex also recognizes faculty mem- endowments, and a school loan program. The chair was bers for outstanding commitment and service; in their first held by legendary classics teacher Tom Quirk and case, that honor takes the form of being named to one then passed to Art Department Head Loring Coleman

MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 21 ’38 and to Senior Master Emeritus Hugh sation. “It became very clear that we needed Fortmiller. Today, English teacher Jim Beaton to raise endowment to help with compensa- and math teacher Kelly Marchand each hold tion,” he recalls. “We talked about different an Independence Foundation Chair—or ways of putting money into the system so “the Independence Foundation Bench,” as that it could help with salaries and benefits, Jim once dubbed it. Illustrating the value of and that’s how the whole concept of an endowment funds like this, the original gift’s endowed chair came about.” Choosing this growth over the years eventually allowed method as a way of making a gift to Middle- the School to divide the annual income sex, he says, “We named it in honor of Peter and name two holders of the chair. and structured it as a chair that would be a recognition of outstanding performance and A Tribute to a Memorable Mentor service to the School.” Peter himself held the Subsequent endowed chairs have been estab- Arnold Chair until his retirement in 1992; lished as tributes or memorials by alumni and since then, Math Department Head Ron families, rather than by nonprofit organiza- Banay has held the distinction. tions. Former Trustee Angus Littlejohn ’69 By 1999, the endowed fund that Angus created the School’s second chair in 1989 to had established had grown to such an extent honor Peter Arnold, who had been an impor- that he was asked if he would be willing tant mentor to him back when he was a new divide it in two, creating a second chair. He fifth classer far from home in 1964. The child agreed, this time allowing it to be named the of American parents living in Brazil, Angus Angus C. Littlejohn, Jr. Chair, designated for came to Concord with greater fluency in a senior faculty member. “By that time, I was French and Portuguese than English, and leading the compensation committee, and with no experience in team sports. faculty knew me well,” he explains. His fellow Describing his first Pups football prac- alumnus, Ned Herter ’73, is the current tice, Angus remembers, “I had never seen holder of the Littlejohn Chair. And though football before, and I was suited up with pads he can take credit for creating two of the and put across from this huge guy. They said, School’s 12 chairs, Angus maintains, “The ‘Hut-hut-hike,’ and the guy just squashed me. whole compensation side of the endowment I jumped on top of him, trying to beat him continues to be an important piece of the up, and Mr. Arnold had to pull me off.” The puzzle.” scene repeated itself until an exasperated Peter finally asked Angus, “What is wrong An Honor—and a Trophy with you?” Rather than try to explain the A meaningful tribute and an effective invest- rules of American football, Peter sent him ment, each endowed chair is also an honor off ot soccer. “That’s how I met Arnie,” that is greatly appreciated by the recipient. Angus laughs. For French teacher Carrie Bolster, being Over the next five years, as Angus got to named to the David F. and Judith W. Sheldon know him in biology classes and in his dorm, Chair was a particular pleasure, as David was Bryant-Paine House, Peter became an influ- the person who hired her back in 1983. “As ential figure for him. “Peter was a big bear of soon as I got it, I called David up!” she says. a guy who scared the heck out of me,” he says, “I was really happy because I love to teach, “but he was a big-hearted guy who made it and it’s nice to get recognition for the years his business to know what was going on with of service; teaching is my favorite part of everyone—what they were up to and what my j o b.” they needed.” Looking back, he finds, “Mid- “What a nice way to start off the year,” dlesex was a great experience. I loved being Cal Hitzrot reflects, thinking back on the there and the friendships one developed moment when the new appointees were with the teachers.” announced in faculty meeting. Each the son When he joined the Middlesex Board of lifelong educators, Cal and his colleague 20 years after graduation, Angus became Ken Whitlock had a similar sense of familial involved in issues regarding faculty compen- pride in their appointments. “It’s a measure

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New Appointments

D avid F. and Judith W. Harrison S. Kravis Senator Joseph S. Clark ’19 Sheldon Chair Memorial Chair Chair in History Carrie Bolster L. Cal Hitzrot Kenneth Whitlock, Jr. French Head of History Department; History Head of Social Sciences Division

Established In 1991, gifts Providing for in 1990 by gifts from alumni, the salary of a from alumni, family, and senior member family, and friends estab- of the faculty friends, this lished this in American endowed chair endowed chair history, this honors David in memory of endowed chair F. Sheldon— Harrison S. was established Middlesex’s Kravis ’90 to in 1999 in honor third headmas- provide for of Joseph S. ter (from 1964 to 1990) and a trustee, the salary of a member of the faculty Clark ’19—a Middlesex trustee from 1930 who first joined the faculty in 1957—and in history or economics. to 1951 who led the Board as its president his wife, Judith W. Sheldon, who helped from 1939 to 1949—by a gift from his establish the School’s Archives. Having grown up on the campus of son Joseph S. Clark, Jr. ’47, a Middlesex Phillips Exeter Academy, Cal Hitzrot trustee from 1969 to 1972. After receiving a B.A. in history from brought his deep understanding of board- Scripps College, Carrie Bolster went on ing school communities to Middlesex in With a B.A. in American history and to earn an M.A.T. in French at the Univer- 2005, taking on teaching, coaching, and civilization from Boston University and sity of Oregon. Since joining the Middle- dorm supervising duties with equal con- an M.A. in history from the University of sex faculty in 1983, she has served the fidence. A graduate of Princeton with a Virginia, Ken Whitlock joined the Middle- School in numerous roles—as a teacher, B.A. in history, he also earned an M.Ed. sex faculty in 1986 after having taught advisor, beloved coach of field hockey from Harvard and has previously worked high school history for nine years. “Ken and lacrosse, director of curriculum, and in a variety of educational settings— is known for his tremendous intellectual more—all the while sharing her love of public and private, large and small. and personal interest in the Revolution- all things French (though she also added “Cal’s intellectual interests are broad ary and Civil Wars,” says Kathy, “as well Spanish to her classroom repertoire in and sweeping,” Kathy observes, “from as for the way his own experiences during 2003!). As Head of School Kathy Giles ethics to poetry, from African history the civil rights era inform his teaching of affirms, “Carrie was a tremendous sup- to current politics. Now in his first year American and African-American history. port to earlier generations of female as the head of the history department, A highly valued colleague and beloved graduates, and her commitment to he enjoys the respect and affection of teacher at Middlesex, he is also a fine excellence in her teaching has been colleagues and students alike.” representative for the School in his extraordinary throughout her career.” participation as a guide and docent at U.S. National Parks in the summer.”

MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 23 of accomplishment, and I wish all of our colleagues could be appreciated in this way,” Cal says. “In the history department, we have three chairs, so it’s a little serendipitous. But it’s very nice to be appreciated for work that I like to do and feel that I do pretty well. It’s a wonderful honor.” Cal had been hoping that his sons could share in the excitement, but on the day of that “When an individual Assembly last December—when the new or family endows a appointees would publicly receive Middlesex captain’s chairs to mark the occasion—both chair, it speaks to of his boys had athletic commitments. Trying how much they value to explain the foreign concept of an endowed the teaching and chair to them that morning, he suggested, “It’s sort of like they are giving me a trophy learning that go on for doing good work.” His younger son at the School in replied, “Are you going to lift it over your different places.” head, and everyone will cheer?” After sharing that conversation with all those gathered at the Assembly, Cal then hoisted the chair over his head while cheering and applause filled the theatre.

A Living Legacy photo: Rob Houghton Celebrating the faculty appointed to chairs is an important school ritual to Kathy Giles. way to pay tribute to a family member, or “Endowed chairs offer us a public way a faculty member, and it becomes a form of to acknowledge not only people but their recognition for a deserving teacher, too.” values,” she affirms. “When an individual or The oanJ A. Speidel Chair—the most family endows a chair, it speaks to how much recent one to be created and awarded— they value the teaching and learning that go exemplifies George’s point. Not long before on at the School in different places.” The Patty his death in 2011, Bill Speidel ’53 was looking Kazmaier ’81 Chair, she points out, is awarded for a way to make a lasting gift to Middlesex to a teacher who is also a prominent varsity that would also be a legacy in honor of his coach, like the current holder, Desirée Sheff. ailing wife Joan. “They considered several “When a chair is endowed in the name of a options,” George recalls, “but what stood out former faculty member,” she adds, “it simi- to them was the need for faculty salaries— larly celebrates everything that we value.” and Joan had been a longtime English One of Middlesex’s leading capital initia- teacher.” Appropriately, the Speidel Chair is tives is the addition of 10 new chairs, one of now held by English Department Head John which—the Brooke Family Chair in Ethics and Hirsch, who also directs the School’s Writing Spirituality—will be dedicated and awarded Program and guides every student through in September. The benefits of such a gift are the process of polishing the well-crafted significant, as Director of Advancement paragraph. George Noble explains. “Each chair is a form “It’s such a wonderful gift for a family of operating budget relief because it takes a to make because it’s in perpetuity,” says Kathy. faculty salary out of the annual budget and “It’s a powerful way to preserve someone’s puts it permanently into the endowment, memory, and it gives life to the mission of allowing greater fiscal flexibility,” he says. the School constantly.” M “At the same time, a chair is a permanent

24 MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 Additional Endowed Chairs at Middlesex

Peter Arnold Chair Patty Kazmaier ’81 Chair Nicholas B. Crocker ’00 and Elizabeth Ronald Banay, Senior Master; Desirée Sheff, Mathematics; Science M. Crocker ’04; income to provide for Head of Mathematics Department Established in 2000 the salary and benefits for a member Established in 1989 in memory of Patty of the faculty in classics. in honor of Peter Kazmaier Sandt ’81 Arnold, member of by a gift from her Edward H. Northrop ’62 Chair the faculty from 1956 parents, Patricia and for the Athletic Director to 1992, by a gift Richard W. Kazmaier, Joseph Lang, Jr., Director of Athletics from Angus C. Little- Jr. Supplemented by gifts from John Established in 1996 in john, Jr. ’69, member of the Middlesex Loomer and Anne Hall, parents of memory of Edward Board from 1989 to 1998 and from 1999 Sarah T. Hall ’95 and Ashley Hall ’00, Harriman Northrop to 2006; income to provide for the salary and from James F. Curtis III ’62, current ’62, member of the of a member of the faculty in history member of the Middlesex Board who Middlesex Board or science. also served from 1992 to 1995, and from from 1975 to 1992, alumni, parents, and friends; income to by a gift from the Gladys and Roland Nathanael Vining Davis ’33 Chair provide for the salary of a female faculty Harriman Foundation; income to for Distinguished Teaching member who serves as a prominent provide for the salary of the athletic Mark Foster, English varsity coach. director. Established in 2000 in honor of Angus C. Littlejohn, Jr. Chair Joan A. Speidel Chair in English Nathanael Vining Edward Herter ’73, Mathematics John Hirsch, Head of English Depart- Davis ’33, member Established in 1999 ment; Director of the of the Middlesex by distribution of Writing Program Board from 1951 to principal from Angus Established in 2011 2005 and president from 1959 to1969, C. Littlejohn, Jr. ’69, through a gift from father of J. H. Dow Davis ’62, by a gift member of the Mid- William Chase from The Arthur Vining Davis Founda- dlesex Board from Speidel ’53 in honor tions; income to provide for the salary 1989 to 1998 and from 1999 to 2006; of his wife, Joan Alden Speidel. Income of a senior member of the faculty. income to provide for the salary of a to provide for the salary of a senior senior member of the faculty. member of the faculty in English. Independence Foundation Chairs James Beaton, English Charles W. Locke Chair Zak Family Chair Kathryn Marchand, Mathematics in Classics in Physical Science Alexandra Banay, Dean of Faculty; Natalie Soule Martinez, Physics Head of Classics Department Established in 2008 Established in 2000 by a gift from Mike in memory of Charles and Roxanne Zak, W. Locke, member of parents of Mariana the faculty from 1918 Zak ’08; income to Initially established in 1966 by a gift from to 1959, by gifts from support the salary the Independence Foundation; income to his daughter, Susan of a female faculty member in mathe- provide for the salary of a senior member W. Smith, and his grandson, George matics or science. of the faculty. A second chair was estab- E. Senkler II ’52. Supplemented by gifts lished in 1999 by distribution of principal from Henry H. Hilton III ’47, Professor from the Independence Foundation; Charles Henderson, Jr. ’40, and Prescott income to provide for the salary of a B. and Joan Knapp Crocker, parents of senior member of the faculty.

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Swift, John Jacobs IV, Marcia Law School, where he was elected Geoffrey B. Torney ’33 John Jacobs III ’39 Hooper, Nanci Starr, Jane Flynn, editor-in-chief of the Tulane Law Susan Jacobs, and Jacqueline Review and was appointed a mem- Geoffrey Barton Torney died at John Jacobs III died peacefully at Mitchell; 21 grandchildren, ber of the Order of the Coif in The Lodges Care Center in Spring- Essex Meadows on October 6, 2012, including Philip M. Hooper ’05; the class of 1952. vale, ME, on November 29, 2012. surrounded by his nine children. and nine great-grandchildren. Starting out with the law firm The ldero of two sons of Dr. Born in Marion, PA, on of Wisdom and Stone, he was a George H. and Anna Wynkoop May 30, 1920, Jake was the son partner in the firm that became Torney, Geoff was born in Boston of Dorothea Grauer and John A. James Vogel ’39 Wisdom, Stone, Pigman and on July 13, 1914, and raised in Jacobs, Jr. He attended the Episco- Benjamin (later Stone, Pigman, Brookline, MA. After earning his pal Academy before transferring Alfred James Vogel died on Benjamin, Walther, Wittmann Middlesex diploma and a bachelor’s to Middlesex for his last two years August 5, 2012, at the age of 91. and Hutchinson). He subsequently degree in history from Harvard, of secondary school. Heading off Jim was born in Milwaukee, spent the majority of his career he received a commission in the to Williams College after gradua- WI, on April 17, 1921, and came to with the firm of Jones, Walker, U.S. Navy Reserves and went to tion, Jake joined the Army Air Middlesex after qualifying for a Waechter, Poitevant, Carrere and work at the Bethlehem Steel Ship- Corp in 1941 and earned the rank Prize Scholarship in 1936. After Denegre. A well-known author building Division as an engineer of major. He remained active with graduating, he attended Harvard and lecturer in the tax and estate during World War II. After the the Air Force Reserves until 1957. before serving as a communica- planning fields, Ed was elected war, Geoff worked in hospitals After completing his studies at tions officer in the U.S. Air Force president of what is now known and attained a master’s degree in Williams, Jake moved to Boston during World War II. Moving to as the American College of Trust hospital administration from Yale in 1947 to enter MIT as one of the Toronto in 1946, he met his wife and Estate Law and was the first University Medical School in 1950. first doctoral candidates in experi- Claire there and began his career elected president of the Interna- Geoff moved to Rockland, ME, mental aeronautics. While at MIT, in insurance. Jim will be remem- tional Academy of Estate and in 1960 to serve as an administra- he continued to serve as a test bered for his kindness and gener- Trust Law. He was also counted tor of the old Knox Hospital. He pilot for the Army; his class and osity, his close friendships, and his among the councils and member- was instrumental in the consolida- those that followed were eventually ever-present sense of humor. He ships of a number of other national tion, growth, and modernization of to be known as astronauts. Jake was an avid sportsman who loved legal organizations. An elected the area medical facilities, which left MIT for New York City to the outdoors, particularly Lake vestry member of Trinity Church were relocated to Rockport as the found and invest in ElectroCue, Simcoe. who served as its chancellor for 19 Pen Bay Medical Center. which invented teleprompting. As Predeceased by his wife, he years, Ed was later the chancellor A lifelong sailor, Geoff joined a pioneer in early television, he was is survived by their children, of the Episcopal Diocese of Loui- the Rockland Yacht Club shortly often called to take on any num- Kathryn, James, and Robert, and siana for another 19 years. He was after moving to Maine, and it was ber of activities, including serving three grandchildren. His nephews, also elected president of Junior there that he met his wife and love as the cameraman for the “Howdy Charles S. Vogel ’70 and the late Achievement and the Salvation of his life, Ginny. They married in Doody” show for a stint. Jake’s Scott D. Vogel ’65, also graduated Army Board, and was a member 1970 and spent their years sailing next entrepreneurial activity was from Middlesex. of numerous clubs and carnival together. Always physically active, to start an ultrasonic company, organizations. Geoff was also a downhill and cross- Sonic Engineering, which pio- In addition to his dearly country skier and an avid golfer. neered advanced homogenization. Edward B. Benjamin, Jr. ’40 beloved wife, the former Adelaide An ardent reader, he preferred Sonic was sold to Conwed Indus- Wisdom, Ed is survived by their biographies, historical novels, and trial in 1972. On retiring in 1974, Edward Bernard Benjamin, Jr. two sons, Edward and Stuart; the daily New York Times. He is Jake moved to Old Saybrook, CT. died on October 22, 2012. their two daughters, Mary Dabney remembered as a soft-spoken and A lifelong love of nature led The son of Edward B. and Williamson and Ann Leith Hill; generous man of wonderful intel- Jake to help start the Nantucket Blanche Sternberger Benjamin, his two brothers, William Mente ligence and perspective, with Conservation Foundation and the Ed was born in New Orleans, LA, Benjamin ’42 and Jonathan Stern- great humor. Surfside Association for the pro- on February 11, 1923. He attended berger Benjamin; ten grandchil- Predeceased by Ginny in tection and restoration of the dunes. Metairie Park Country Day School dren; and numerous cousins, 2005 and by his brother Johnson He was also active in High Hopes prior to Middlesex and, on gradu- nieces, and nephews. in 2004, Geoff is survived by his Therapeutic Riding, which helps ating, went on to Yale University, nephew, Ian Torney; his niece, disabled children and adults through receiving his diploma in 1943 Anne Torney; Ginny’s two daugh- interaction with horses. Known (in his accelerated class of 1944). John P. Runyon ’40 ters, Elizabeth Mann and Sydney for his wit and kind heart, Jake During World War II, after gradu- Richardson; four grandchildren; loved adventure, travel, technology, ation from Field Artillery Officers John Parker Runyon died on and seven great-grandchildren. and people. Candidate School, Field Artillery February 16, 2013, at the Horace His beloved wife of nearly Advanced School, and Liaison Nye Home in Elizabethtown, NY. 60 years, Mary Louise “Greta” Pilot School, Ed finished his John was born on September Molony Jacobs, died in 2005. Jake service in occupied Japan as a first 8, 1922, in Baltimore, MD, to Mar- is survived by his children, Dorann lieutenant for the U.S. Army Air garet Ellinger and Howard Judson Cafaro, Caroline Johnson, Louise Corps. He then attended Tulane Runyon, Jr. He came to Middlesex

40 MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 in 1937 and, after graduating, earned 1958. Jack earned a Ph.D. from advertising copywriter at N.W. St. Paul’s Church and deeply a bachelor’s degree in mechanical Georgia State University and was Ayer & Son, Inc. in 1958, he rose appreciated his community engineering at the Stevens Insti- a business professor at Auburn through the ranks to become a and the abiding spirit of Christ tute of Technology, where he was University for 10 years and at senior vice president by the time Episcopal Church in Pittsford. inducted into Tau Beta Pi, the Columbus State University for 20 of his retirement. Predeceased in March 2012 by engineering honor society. Upon years. He retired in 1997 to enjoy Dick’s wife of nearly 62 years, his wife of 57 years, Frances Reese graduating in 1944, he enlisted in traveling with his second wife, Janet Beardsley Prince, died just Peale, Frank is survived by their the U.S. Navy and was posted to Frances. six months before him on May 13, three children, Martha Vail, Frank- the Pacific, serving until the war’s A charismatic man who par- 2012. He is survived by their three lin Vail, and David Reese Peale; end as a lieutenant, junior grade, ticipated in many performances children, Susan Prince, Amy two granddaughters, Anne Estelle on the U.S.S. Reed Victory. John at the Springer Opera House, Jack Beauvais, and Richard Prince, Jr.; Peale and Emma Reese Peale; his married Honor Case in 1947, and was known for his love of buying five grandchildren; and one great- brother, Sherman Peale; and his the couple moved to Zurich, Swit- less-than-perfect cars, boats, or grandchild. sister, Janet Peale Hubbard. zerland, where he spent three years anything mechanical, and then earning an advanced diploma in endlessly fixing them. He was a mathematics at the Eidgenössische member of SAR, the Kiwanis Club, Franklin V. Peale ’48 Nelson B. Lee, Jr. ’51 Technische Hochschule, the Swiss and the Trinity Episcopal Church federal technical institute. Return- in Columbus for over 40 years, Franklin Vail Peale died on Nelson Borland Lee, Jr. died on ing to the States in 1950, John joined serving as a lay reader. A loving November 4, 2012. September 6, 2012, in his home Bell Telephone Laboratories, retir- father, grandfather, and husband, The son of Ethel Stokes Hoyt in North Bridgewater, VT. ing as head of the transmission Jack had an impact on many and Franklin Vail Peale ’14, Born on June 12, 1932, in Bos- and switching department. He was lives and will be missed. Frank was born in New York City ton, MA, Nelson moved to North a member of the Institute of Elec- Jack was predeceased by his on March 26, 1930, and grew up Bridgewater with his parents in trical and Electronics Engineers. wife of 47 years, Jeannie Bersforth on the shore of Long Island Sound 1940, when they purchased and An avid racing and cruising Crim; his brother Shepard; and in Darien, CT. Like his father and began to renovate “Grandma’am’s sailor for most of his life, John his stepson, Bob Carr. He is sur- two uncles—Rodgers Peale ’17 Hill Farm.” Nelson graduated also enjoyed singing with several vived by his second wife, Frances; and Samuel R. Peale ’24—he from the Fenn School and Mid- choral groups. On moving to Keene his daughters, Lucinda Hill and graduated from both Middlesex dlesex, continuing on to attend Valley, NY, in 1990, he served on Martha Wilson; his stepchildren, and Harvard. Frank earned his Cornell University. After serving the Keene Valley Library Board, Nancy Buntin, Lynn Cantrell, M.D. from Johns Hopkins Medi- in the U.S. Army, he began his sang in the Keene Valley Congre- Kathy McNeil, and Scott Porter; cal School in 1956, and from 1963 career in the leasing business in gational Choir, and played tuba his brother William; his sister, until his retirement in 2000, he California. Returning east, Nelson in a community brass band. Margaret Crim Barry; 10 grand- practiced orthopaedic surgery, pursued his lifelong love of avia- Predeceased by his wife Honor children; six step-grandchildren; specializing in pediatric ortho - tion by helping to establish Execu- in 2008, John is survived by their and four step-great-grandchildren. paedics, in Rochester, NY, at The tive Airlines, a pioneering com- five children, Anne R. Hurd, Peter Genesee Hospital, also serving as muter airline headquartered in B. Runyon, Polly R. Wittrock, How- the attending orthopaedic surgeon Boston and serving Vermont, ard C. Runyon ’75, and Charles Richard N. Prince ’43 at the Birth Defects Clinic at New Hampshire, Maine, and the B. Runyon ’83; and eight grand- Strong Memorial Hospital. During Cape and Islands. In 1970, he and children. Richard Norrie Prince died on his professional career, he was other executives broke away to November 8, 2012. president of the medical and den- form Air New England, which Born on June 8, 1925, Dick tal staff of the Genesee Hospital became one of the largest com- John W. Crim ’43 joined the fourth class at Middle- and served on the Board of the muter airlines in America. sex in 1939 and graduated in 1943. Monroe County Medical Society In 1981, Nelson retired and John Winthrop Crim of Columbus, Subsequently serving as an officer as well as the Board of the Episcopal returned to his family’s pictur- GA, died on January 26, 2013, at in the U.S. Marine Corps during Church Home in Rochester. esque farm in North Bridgewater. his residence. World War II—and, later, in the Frank was a devoted and loving There, he continued to raise Scotch The son of the late William Korean War—he earned a B.A. in husband, father, and grandfather Highland cattle and began to Doolittle and Margaret Miller Crim, international relations from Yale —an unfailingly generous, vigorous, pursue a range of other civic and Jack was born on November 9, University in 1948. From 1948 to and gentle man who was sincerely community-oriented activities. In 1924, in Scarsdale, NY. After grad- 1951, Dick was the publicity man- grateful for the companionship addition to his role as chair of the uating from Middlesex, he was a ager of the RCA Exhibition Hall of his family and friends. He loved Bridgewater Board of Selectmen, commissioned officer in the Navy. in New York. He then worked as a the natural world, photography, Nelson was active in the Two During that time, he received a copywriter and account executive sailing, woodworking, golf, and Rivers-Ottauqueechee Regional bachelor’s degree in mechanical with Merrill Anderson Co. from tennis. Having rowed at Harvard, Commission, The Greater Upper engineering from Marquette Uni- 1953 until 1956, when he became he took great pleasure in his later Valley Solid Waste District, and versity and later served 18 years an assistant advertising and pro- years in supporting other enthusi- the American Scotch Highland in the Navy Reserve. He served as motion manager of the New York asts at the Pittsford Boat House. Breeder’s Association. An avid a Middlesex Trustee from 1955 to Stock Exchange. Starting out as an Frank served on the vestry at angler, he fished in many distinc-

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tive locations around the world, University, where he lived in investor. He was the “go-to” per- an enthusiastic sportsman and including Iceland, Patagonia, Trumbull College and was known son for friends, family, and associ- gardener, tending flourishing Labrador, and Alaska. for his lively work at the univer- ates with questions about finance. flower and vegetable gardens, and Nelson leaves his wife, Lynne sity radio station WYBC. He Among the many committees that also enjoyed restoring antique Bertram; his son, George C. Lee subsequently served in the U.S. Sam served on over the years, the automobiles and motorcycles. II; a stepson, Robin Lepel-Cointet; Marine Corps in Quantico, VA, one closest to his heart was the David leaves his wife, Barbara four brothers, Elisha, Richard, and competed internationally Grindstone Association of Winter Schlegel Keyes; his son Simon; his John, and Charles; and two with the U.S. Marine judo team. Harbor, ME. He served as chair- daughter, Kathryn R. Hall; two granddaughters. Beginning his career in adver- man of the golf committee for stepsons, Keith A. Hathaway and tising with Procter & Gamble, 20 years and was instrumental in Kurt W. Hathaway; a stepdaughter, Christo went on to serve as a improving one of the oldest golf Lois A. Pawlowski; three brothers, Moses Williams, Jr. ’51 media analyst for Sears, Roebuck courses in the U.S. Sam was caring Henry, George, and Jonathan M. & Co. and earned an M.B.A. at and reliable—a man without pre- Keyes ’53; three grandchildren; Moses Williams, Jr. died of pneu- the University of Chicago. He tense. He was always ready to laugh, and several nephews and nieces. monia on July 14, 2012, in Cam- later became vice president of tease, or pull a prank, but try as bridge, MA. He had been living at the National Advertising Bureau. he might, he couldn’t prevent the the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea, For the last 12 years, Christo worked twinkle in his eye or the twitching Jacob R.V.M. Lefferts III ’61 MA, since 1996. as a drug and alcohol abuse coun- at the end of his nose from giving Mo was born on October 18, selor for Beaufort County. He was him away. Jacob Rappalyea Van Mater 1933, in Boston, MA. He attended an active member of St. Helena’s Sam is survived by his beloved Lefferts III died peacefully on the Charles River School and Episcopal Church and in the wife, E. Galey Clarke; his chil- December 8, 2012, at Monmouth Fessenden prior to entering the greater Beaufort community. dren, Marian Weaver Ide, S. Davis Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. fourth class at Middlesex, where Predeceased by his parents, his Weaver, Timothy Weaver, and Jen The son of Jean Stevens and he served on the debating team brother David, and his stepfather Weaver Trisk; his brother, William Jacob R.V.M. Lefferts, Jr., Jake was and as president of the glee club. and mentor, Theodore S. Jones, B. Weaver III ’54; his sister, Alita born on September 24, 1943, and His fine bass voice will be remem- Christo is survived by his wife Weaver Reed; and eight grand- spent the first 21 years of his life in bered in his classic portrayal of Sir Lynne; two daughters, Aubrey children. His younger brother, Monmouth Hills, which he loved. Despard Murgatroyd in his senior Christiano and Jessica Jackson E. Whitaker Weaver ’62, died He graduated from Rumson year. Mo then earned a B.A. from Seth; his son, G. Cameron M. in 1992. Country Day School and Middle- Princeton and served in Germany Jackson ’86; his sister, Frances sex before moving on to Colum- with U.S. Army Intelligence. He Jackson Dover; his stepbrother, bia University. Jake founded Apple took various courses in banking at Dr. Stephen Jones; two stepsisters, David Keyes ’60 Brook Agency, Inc., The Lefferts the American Institute of Banking Eleanor Jones Wendell and Edith Group, Inc., and Lefferts and and worked for Chase Manhattan Jones Johansen; and five grand- David Keyes died January 10, 2013, Company, LLC—all real estate Bank and the Girard Trust Com- children. in Brockton Hospital after a hard and finance entities that he oper- pany. Mo was also a lay reader at struggle with cancer. ated over the last 40 years. He a number of Episcopal churches, Born in Boston, MA, on May 22, lived all his life in Monmouth including St. Paul’s in Dedham, MA. Samuel D. Weaver ’57 1941, David was the son of Mary County, except for five years spent He is survived by his sister, Walcott and Henry M. Keyes ’23. in Houston, TX, where he co- Harriet H. Nichol, and his Samuel Davis Weaver died peace- He was raised in Concord and founded Bergeron & Lefferts, a nephew, James W. Nichol. fully at home in Greenwich, CT, attended Middlesex for three commercial real estate company. on March 5, 2013, after a coura- years before transferring to Tabor Jake is survived by three chil- geous, year-and-a-half-long battle Academy. On graduating in 1960, dren, Lizabeth Lefferts Jones, B. Christopher N. against an aggressive brain tumor. he attended Wake Forest College Anthony R.V.M. Lefferts, and Jackson ’54 Born on May 31, 1939, Sam was before earning a degree in wood Jacob R.V.M. Lefferts IV; and one the second child of Alita Davis technology from the University of grandson, William Russell Jones Bernard Christopher Nevill Jack- and William Bigler Weaver, Jr. An Massachusetts, Amherst, in 1967. I V. son died after a brief illness on alumnus of Greenwich Country David was a sales representative December 7, 2012, in Beaufort, SC, Day School, Middlesex, and of wood and printing products, with his children by his bedside. Williams College, he was a fierce working for West Virginia Pulp & Jonathan N. Achilles ’67 Christo was born on October competitor and will be remem- Paper Co. and Weyhaeuser Co. for 15, 1935, in New York City and bered for his athletic achievements many years. He then sold printing Jonathan Newell Achilles died on raised in Ruxton, MD. He was in basketball and baseball in both plates and cutting dies for 20 years January 7, 2013. an exceptional student who trans- high school and college; Sam was for Matthews International Corp., He was born on May 19, 1949, ferred from the Gilman School inducted into Middlesex’s Athletic covering New England and east- in Cambridge, MA, to the late to Middlesex after winning one Hall of Fame in 2005. Following ern New York State. Subsequently, Henry Laurence and Virginia of its Prize Scholarships in 1949. a successful career in banking at David worked part time for Flex- Goodwill Achilles. Arriving at On graduating from Middlesex, the Wall Street firm of Morgan Ographic Printing Plate Co. in Middlesex in 1962 from the Christo earned a B.A. at Yale Guarantee, he became a private Worcester until recently. He was Hill School in Middleburg, VA,

42 MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 Jonathan later transferred to Nathaniel and William. His family’s two years before transferring to French, Italian, and German, and Darrow School. After a stint at the Middlesex legacy also includes his and graduating from Pingree his appreciation of European his- University of Denver, he traveled late uncles, Michael Cudahy ’32 School. He later earned a B.F.A. tory, culture, and classical music. the country before starting a tree and Robert E. Cudahy ’38; his with honors from Montserrat Col- But he never forsook America, surgery service back in Middle- nephew, Michael F. Cudahy ’79; lege of Art. In the late 1990s, Bob and the Russell-Littells visited burg. Jonathan then went abroad, and his brother-in-law, George and his wife moved to Chittenden, the U.S. several times each year. where he worked on oil rigs in the H. Whitney III ’82. VT. An avid skier, he worked in These trips nurtured his strong North Sea before moving through the ski industry for his entire relationships with stateside friends Africa and settling in Cape Town, adult life. Bob also loved garden- and family, as well as his gifts in South Africa, where he was a part- Andrew S. Morgenstern ’80 ing and owned Black Dogz Prop- tennis, golf, skiing, and boating. ner for Avance Inc. Returning to erty Services. He was devoted to He is survived by his wife, the States, he moved to Flint Hill, Andrew Steven Morgenstern died his dogs; he loved art, photography, Brooke Alden Russell; their VA, in 1989. Jonathan worked at a suddenly in his home in Eugene, his motorcycle, and, of course, daughters, Grace and Catherine; variety of jobs, including as a car- OR, on November 11, 2012. his family. his father, Walter D. Littell, and rier for the U.S. Post Office, the Andy’s path through life led Predeceased by his father, stepmother, Leli Sudler; his sister manager of the Naked Mountain him from his childhood home in Robert W. Crook, in 2007, Bob is Frances; his brother Matthew; his Vineyard, and a worker at the Lexington, MA, across the country survived by his wife Jennifer; his stepsister, Isabel Black; and three Williams Apple Orchard. He was to Eugene, OR. After graduating parents, Mary Neal Adams and nephews and a niece. Andrew’s a lifelong summer resident of from Middlesex, he attended John Randolph Adams, M.D.; mother, Penelope Platt Littell, Weekapaug, RI. Northwestern University and his sister, Laura Waxdal; his step- died in 1984. Jonathan’s survivors include graduated from the University brother, John Correa; his nephew, his wife, Nancy Sheffield Gerrity; of Oregon. His imposing physical Erik Waxdal; and his niece, their sons, Colin and Trevor; two presence was dominated by his Kathryn Waxdal. Marcella Shepherd sisters; his brother, Henry L. love for people, for the learning Achilles III ’73; and several in- he imparted, for the reading and Marcella Shepherd, retired direc- laws, nieces, and nephews. A pre- writing he explored, and by his Andrew Littell ’87 tor of Middlesex’s Cruz Health vious marriage to Beverly Bryant existential attitude toward life. Center, died on December 22, ended in divorce. He loved many sports, especially Andrew Littell died of a sudden 2012, from complications of basketball, as well as music, from illness on December 17, 2012, Alzheimer’s disease. the Grateful Dead to Beethoven. in London, England. For 17 years, Marcella helped J. Michael Cudahy ’70 He laughed and loved and lived He was born in New York City care for Middlesex students, be- in the moment. To all, Andy on November 29, 1968, and, after ginning her tenure at the School Joseph Michael Cudahy died bequeathed the gift of sharing graduating from Middlesex, earned in 1983 and continuing until her unexpectedly on October 24, 2012. his unique perspective on life. a B.A. at Columbia University retirement in 2000. A graduate Born in Chicago, IL, on On both sides of the country, and an M.B.A. at the University of Westborough High School and December 28, 1951, Michael was communities of family, extended of Chicago. Andrew also held a Saint Vincent’s School of Nursing, the son of Evelyn W. and the late family, colleagues, and students Jean Monnet Fellowship at the she was a longtime resident of William B. Cudahy ’30. Follow- from his 25 years of teaching École Polytechnique in Paris. Carlisle, MA, and more recently ing his Middlesex graduation, he mourn the loss of an iconic edu- After working in mergers and lived in Northborough, MA. Mar- earned a B.A. in philosophy at cator and adored champion for acquisitions for C. W. Downer and cella was a passionate volunteer at Rollins College and an M.S. in everyone. He affected the lives Company in Boston and pursuing Carlisle’s Gleason Public Library, journalism at Boston University. of many people, one at a time. graduate studies, he and his wife the American Red Cross, MCI Michael wanted the world to be a Andy is survived by his daugh- settled in London. Andrew had Concord Outreach, and Garden in better place and tried to make it ter, Ariel Summer, and his son, achieved positions of responsi- the Woods. An active member of so through a rich and varied Anpao; his parents, John and bility with the Financial Times the Unitarian Church of Carlisle, career as a writer, photographer, Barbara; his brothers, Jeff and Group, Ltd. and was a co-founder the Bedford Chorale, and the political consultant, bookstore Dan; and his love, Gina Kaldahl. and COO of the London office First Religious Society Choir, owner, strategic communications He would want those who mourn of Resource America, Inc. before she enjoyed the rural lifestyle of advisor, and business developer. him to celebrate his life by carry- moving to CVC Credit Partners, Carlisle, yet was an avid traveler He lived a life of inquiry and intel- ing his legacy into their lives. where he was a managing direc- and explorer of new countries, lect, kindness, respect, humor, tor, responsible for European cultures, and experiences. and wit. A loving husband and loan and bond trading. Marcella leaves her husband father, as well as a supportive Robert W. Crook, Jr. ’81 Andrew will be remembered Russell; her daughters, Maria Lee friend, he also had a great love for for his magnificently sunny nature, Shepherd-Preble and Anna Lisa his country and deep affinity for Robert Wayne Crook, Jr. died infectious laugh, electric wit, and Seery; her son Russell; five grand- Ireland, both its people and its on July 19, 2012, in Gloucester, far-ranging intelligence. Andrew children; and two sisters, Eleanor heritage. MA, following a brief illness. traveled extensively with his wife Hunt and Elizabeth DeGrenier. Michael leaves his wife, Carol Born and raised in Manchester, and children throughout Europe, Whitney Cudahy, and his sons, MA, Bob attended Middlesex for voyages enriched by his fluency in

MIDDLESEX Spring 2013 43 Back Story

On Exhibit

In January and February, Since its completion in 1973, the gallery of in the gallery. When not in use for an exhibit, beautiful ceramic pieces by the Wood Theatre has periodically featured we display images of our students’ artwork Kristie Teczar Loncich were shows by alumni and visiting artists, giving and theatre productions.” on display in the Wood students the chance to view the work of con- Next, Kristie Teczar Loncich—who leads Theatre’s Gallery. temporary artists without having to leave Middlesex’s Ceramics Club—exhibited her campus—though trips are made regularly to sculptural work. By turns playful, practical, Boston-area museums as well. But since last or purely functional, each pot was extraordi- November, the gallery has been filled with nary in its shape and execution. Most recently, successive exhibits, thanks to Visual Arts large, graphite drawings by Heidi Hogden Department Head Stacey McCarthy, who has dominated the gallery, depicting nostalgic poured her energy into finding and display- narratives evocative of her Wisconsin home. ing the diverse work of professional artists. Well-attended openings introduced each “I value the way a gallery can be a great exhibit, and artists gave critiques in Stacey’s pedagogical tool,” Stacey explains, noting that classes. “This is an important part of the pro- students can be conventional when choosing cess for students: engaging in dialogue about their favorite artists, preferring famous masters their ideas with artists,” Stacey observes. The like Monet or Matisse. “To challenge their experience of being evaluated in this manner, traditional vernacular, I have been bringing she says, has given many students greater contemporary artists to campus.” confidence and made art come alive for The first exhibit, “Beyond Horizons,” pre- them through meeting “real people making sented work by two artists. Ria Brodell shared real art.” exquisite drawings of whimsical creatures— For Stacey, it has been rewarding to entitled “The Distant Lands”—while Georgie watch both students and adults encounter the Friedman showed digital video installations work in each exhibit, to see them alternately called “Seas and Skies,” consisting of compos- question or admire it. With the gallery now ite images of incongruous waters and skies. booked until 2014, the community will “This year,” Stacey says, “we introduced digi- have plenty to contemplate in the coming tal media with the installation of two screens months. M

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A royal garden in Beijing’s Forbidden City, photographed by Jordan Phinney ’14 during Middlesex’s March trip to China. 46 MIDDLESEX Spring 2013