The Loomis Chaffee School 2012 Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony Sunday

The Loomis Chaffee School 2012 Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Field Hockey Football Boys Soccer Girls Soccer

Loomis Chaffee Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony Sunday, December 2, 2012 4:00 p.m. Loomis Dining Hall

Today’s Program

Welcome Remarks: Bob Howe ’80, Athletic Director

Girls Cross Country: Becky Purdy

Water Polo: Ed Pond

Boys Cross Country: Sally Knight

Football: Chuck Reid

Volleyball: Jeff Dyreson

Field Hockey: Bobbi Moran

Boys Soccer: Charlie Bour

Girls Soccer: Carey O’Brien

2012 Fall Athletic Award Winners

Boys Varsity Cross Country

Founders League All-Stars: Michael Horowicz, Tate Knight, Dan Lanza New England All-Star: Bobby Turner Coaches’ Award: John MacDonald Coaches’ Award: Elijah Robbins Most Valuable Runner: Michael Horowicz

Girls Varsity Cross Country

All Founders League: Caitlin Farrell and Michaela Colangelo Most Valuable Runner: Caitlin Farrell Most Improved: Victoria Smith Coaches’ Award: Taylor Paige

Varsity Field Hockey

Founders League All-Stars: Melissa Haganey and Leah Zavalick Western New England All-Stars: Melissa Haganey and Lauren Yue All New England Tournament Team: Lauren Yue Coaches’ Award: Caroline Landy Most Improved: Nina Sayles

Varsity Football

All New England Team: RJ Paige, John Reddington and Mandy Williams Most Valuable Player: John Reddington Coach Nathaniel Batchelder Award: AJ Poplin Ralph Erickson Award: Durelle Napier Persuader Award: Graham Cox Unsung Hero: LJ Lawrence

Boys Varsity Soccer

Co-MVP’s: Dale Reese and Nick Sailor Coaches’ Award: Nick Micelli Coaches’ Award: David Olio

Girls Varsity Soccer

WWNEPSSA All-League team: Faith McCarthy, Abby Pyne and Danielle Snajder CGSCA All-State prep school honors: Faith McCarthy, Abby Pyne, Danielle Snajder, Abby Sotomayor, and Melanie Vangel NSCAA All-Region awards: Faith McCarthy and Abby Pyne MVP: Faith McCarthy Coaches’ Award: Danielle Snajder Most Improved: Anna Costello

Girls Varsity Volleyball

New England All-Star Team: Haley Magwood, Maxine Offiaeli, Greer Davis and Allison Yeh Most Improved/Comeback Player: Dionna Rivers Coaches’ Award: Haley Magwood and Ji Hee Yoon

Boys Varsity Water Polo

Coaches Award: Landon Thies Most Improved: Jeremy Bogle MVP: Ryan Shelby

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY BECKY PURDY

Varsity Roster

Seniors Katie Kent, captain Shannon McCabe Hadley Merrill, captain Taylor Page Meaghan Reid

Juniors Michaela Colangelo Kara Danielczuk Shannon Deveney Lauren Dube Caitlin Farrell Victoria Smith

Sophomores Ciera Hunter Gabby Roncone Margo Rybeck

Manager Diomand Henry (junior)

2012 Season Summary

Regular-season record 4-5

Canterbury Invitational, Large-Schools Division 6th place

Northfield Mount Hermon Invitational 1st place

Shaler Invitational at Williston-Northampton 4th place

Founders League Championship 4th place

Division I New England Championship 13th place

All-Founders League individuals Caitlin Farrell Michaela Colangelo

Season Narrative

Almost any sports fan loves statistics. RBIs, rushing yards, shots on goal, win-loss records. Numbers help to tell the story of a game or competition or season, they seek to quantify the drama, to measure the beauty that captivates us when we play or watch sports.

When it comes to drama and beauty, cross country delivers. If you’ve ever seen a close, grueling finish between mud-splattered runners, you’ve witnessed cross country’s suspense. And if you’ve observed the poetic cadence of a harrier traversing a wooded trail, you’ve seen some of the beauty of this sport. Cross country also has its share of stats: split times, PRs, pace per mile, top seven.

With that in mind, I offer you the story of the 2012 Loomis Chaffee girls cross country season in numbers that at least hint at the dramatic and beautiful gifts these athletes helped create every day:

8 and 14: Finishing positions of Caitlin Farrell and Michaela Colangelo at the Founders League Championship, earning All-Founders honors.

4: Number of years we have been fortunate enough to have seniors Shannon McCabe and Taylor Page on the team as devoted, loyal, and ever-striving members. They will always be part of the LCXC family.

921: Interval, threshold, and other workout times that intrepid manager Diomand Henry recorded over the course of the season.

4 minutes and 43 seconds: Amount of the time Victoria Smith dropped from her 5k best this year over last year. That’s more than a minute and a half PER MILE.

21: Impressively small number of minutes that it took Margo Rybeck to run the Deerfield course — her season best. Therein lies much promise for this sophomore’s years ahead.

5.5: Average number of days per week that Kara Danielczuk ran over the summer, at 4 to 5 miles a pop and up to 8 miles. This excellent training helped Kara launch herself into the varsity seven this fall.

18th to 7th: Lauren Dube’s improvement in team position from the first meet — her first cross country race ever — to the last meet of the season, when she ran on the varsity squad at New Englands.

2: Number of years still to come in Gabby Roncone’s LCXC career, years we anticipate eagerly after this talented, gutsy runner’s season was cut short this fall by injury.

400: Length (in meters) of the intervals that Ciera Hunter ran, alone, in the November cold and under the football lights during the last week of practice. Dedicated Ciera wanted to make sure she did the workout even though T8 Writing Workshop and the early darkness of Daylight Savings Time overlapped.

25: Number of ab-busting scissor exercises that loyal LCXC senior Meaghan Reid challenged herself and her teammates to do just right during every core-building session — symbolic of Meaghan’s dedication to the cause.

0: Races that Shannon Deveney wanted to miss, even though a lingering injury demanded otherwise. Also the number of races we hope Shannon will miss next year when she comes back strong and, as always, eager to run.

29: Girls who experienced team in its very best sense because of the leadership of senior captains Katie Kent and Hadley Merrill, who brought good will, joy, sisterly love, and uncommon perceptiveness every single day of the season. Thank you, Katie and Hadley.

3:54 and 1:45: PRs achieved in November by assistant coaches Dennis Robbins (in his second marathon) and Anita Rackovan (in the Philadelphia Half Marathon). Dennis and Anita understand first-hand what the runners they coach must endure and overcome on their journeys to athletic achievement. This understanding is clear in their impressive new PRs, but even more so in their daily interactions with the girls on this team. With the best interests of the girls and the team as a whole always at the front of their minds, Dennis and Anita made a huge difference in the lives of these girls at every practice and every meet, and I thank them sincerely for all that they do as coaches and as my sounding boards, counselors, and friends.

Awards

Most Valuable Runner Caitlin Farrell

Caitlin finished every race as our No. 1 runner this fall, and she placed eighth at the Founders League Championship to earn All-Founders League honors. Until this year, Caitlin raced under the tutelage of older, more experienced teammates. With her mentors off at college, Caitlin found herself at the front of the pack this fall, and she grew into the role wonderfully. Coachable, earnest, talented, and tough as nails, Caitlin turned in an impressive series of races in the second half of the season, concluding with her fastest 5k of the season at New Englands with a time of 19:44 on the 3-mile course at Northwest Park. Her best all-around race — and a real fan-pleaser — was Caitlin’s come-from-behind win in the Parents Weekend home meet against Greenwich. She ran a smart first mile, a relentless second mile, and a take-no-prisoners final mile, passing three Greenwich speedsters and outkicking the final front-runner in the last 200 meters. One spectator told me, in a scratchy voice, after the meet that she had gone hoarse from cheering on Caitlin in that exciting final straightaway. We are looking forward to more excitement from Caitlin next year.

Most Improved Victoria Smith

Vic was new to cross country last year, and she improved rapidly, a hallmark of many a cross country runner’s rookie season. As she gained experience and fitness, her times got faster. But this year, in her second year on the team, Victoria continued to chop minutes off of her times, and we couldn’t be happier for her. Her 5k PR improved from 27:17 last year to 22:34 by the end of this season. That’s an improvement of 4:43, which is more than a minute and a half per mile. It’s no accident that Victoria has continued to improve. She is a true student of the sport, heeding the advice of her coaches, training assiduously over the summer, working on her form, and asking astute questions about the physical and mental aspects of racing before putting the answers into action. With each improvement in her performance, she gained confidence and humility. And her honest assessments of her rare so-so races were as sincere as her delight in the good ones. Victoria’s contagious enthusiasm for the challenges of cross country exemplify the Loomis Chaffee’s ideal of striving to be one’s best self and working toward the common good.

Coaches’ Award Taylor Page

Taylor has put Loomis Chaffee cross country first in her heart for four years, and she has never wavered. Always willing to give her best, always positive but realistic, always eager to welcome and mentor her younger teammates, always loyal to LCXC, Taylor has not only been a stalwart, ever-improving runner on the team, but also has served as the team’s de facto historian for four years — no humorous anecdote (especially about us coaches) escapes her voluminous memory. Taylor’s improvement as a cross country runner in her years on the team is remarkable. A 25-minute 5k runner and a non- scoring JV competitor as a freshman, she consistently scored for the varsity this fall, capping off her LCXC career as the No. 3 Pelican at New Englands with a lifetime best time of 21:07 on the 3-mile course (equivalent to 21:49 for 5k). It's hard to imagine the team without Taylor, her commitment, and her ready laugh. But, alas, we will have to adjust as it’s unlikely we can convince Taylor to PG for us. Taylor, thank you for all your lasting contributions to your team — in swiftness and in spirit. We will miss you, but you will always be part of the LCXC family.

LOOMIS CHAFFEE BOYS WATER POLO 2012

TEAM HISTORY Water Polo at Loomis Chaffee dates back to the late-70's when Coach Bob Hartman created one of the first high school programs in New England. This co-ed team eventually split into girls and boys varsity programs in the mid -90's with both teams having consistent success in their respective leagues. The Pelican's won the New England Prep School Championship Tournament in 1994 and 1996, finished second in 1999, 2002, and 2003 and third in 2001.

2012 STATISTICS Overall Record: 6-9

Goals – L. Thies - 29, J. Bogle - 26, T. Miller & T. Rehor -15 Assists –L. Thies -19, T. Miller – 16, J. Bogle & P. DeLaMater -11 Steals – J. Bogle - 34, L. Thies - 33, T. Miller -23

Goal Tending: Ryan Shelby 56% Save Percentage, 8.45 Goals Against Average, 10.9 Saves/Game

2012 SEASON Coming off of a 2011 campaign that ended with an 8-8 record, the Pelicans were hopeful about making another run at qualifying for the post-season tournament. The challenge would be formidable as only two starters and seven letter winners were returning for the varsity, fortunately a very motivated and successful group of jv players were coming up through the program. Senior Tri-Captains Ryan Shelby, Tyler Rehor and Phil DeLaMater along with seniors Doug Gorman and Rob Nighingale led the squad through a very productive preseason. Juniors Jeremy Bogle and Tripp Miller and sophomore Landon Thies joined Shelby, Rehor, DeLaMater and Gorman in the starting lineup and the squad got out of the gate quickly with a dramatic come from behind victory over Andover and a decisive win over Hopkins in the opening weekend of play. A closely contested loss against defending New England Champs Deerfield indicated that the squad was ready to compete at the highest level and we did that consistently over the course of the season. The team improved substantially during the second half of the season, becoming more disciplined and fluid at the offensive end, but the inability to turn quality chances into goals prevented the group from pulling off victories against the top teams (Exeter, Brunswick, Deerfield and Suffield) in the league. A huge thanks to all the seniors who gave so much of themselves to the program over the years, now it’s up to juniors Jeremy Bogle, Tripp Miller, John Furlong, Fred Mun, Jeff Greenberg, Dennis Joyce and Owen Dumais to see if they can build on the foundation constructed this fall and push the program even further.

Senior Recognition: Doug Gorman – Though he narrowly dodged a case of hypothermia during our games at Suffield, Doug was a strong contributor at both ends of the pool throughout the season. His sharp shooting helped earn the win over Andover and nearly toppled Brunswick. His competitiveness and good humor will certainly be missed.

Rob Nightingale – Though he was probably the slowest and smallest member on the varsity, Rob was also the most improved swimmer on the team and his leg strength allowed him to battle much bigger opponents. By mid-season he was making terrific contributions with his great court vision and creative passing and we will sorely miss his impassioned approach to every practice.

Phil DeLaMater – A captain and leader by example, Phil played thoughtfully and with great determination. Throughout the season Like a good center back on the soccer pitch, Phil’s ability to defend bigger, faster players and his poise under pressure on the offensive end enabled the team to improve dramatically, freeing others to attack the goal more vigorously. Thank you, Phil!

Tyler Rehor – As a captains, Tyler’s positive energy and enthusiasm buoyed the program throughout the ups and downs of a very hard fought season filled with tightly contested games. Tyler provided scouting reports, and psyche music and his dedication to practicing and playing water polo infused the team with a passion that made being together as a group a really fun part of every day.

Awards: Coaches Award: Landon Thies. As a sophomore, Landon was our only returning starter and really the only field player with extensive experience scoring goals at the varsity level. He took on this responsibility with a terrific sense of purpose, improving his effectiveness at 2m and as a threat on the counterattack. He doubled his goal production and dramatically improved his ability to draw ejections and put his team on the power play. We congratulate Landon on his selection as a member of the All New England Team and we can’t wait to see where Landon and this team will go over the next few years.

Most Improved: Jeremy Bogle. Jeremy finished last year, his first playing water as a leader on a very good jv team. This fall he made the big jump to varsity starter and quickly emerged as one of our key players at both ends of the pool. A rangy and talented defender, Jeremy spent a good deal of time neutralizing our opponents key weapons, but he also established himself as a dangerous threat in front of the goal where his strong legs and good vision produced goals, assists and power play chances. Jeremy was also recognized as a selectee for the All New England Team and was invited to Princeton to participate in the fist annual East Coast High School All Star game. Congratulations to Jeremy on a break out varsity season!

MVP: Ryan Shelby. In his third season as our varsity goalie, Ryan was the bricks and mortar that held this young team together and allowed it to compete at the highest level. We didn’t qualify for tournament play, but Loomis Chaffee was a feared opponent on every Wednesday and Saturday because our opponents knew they had to play well to get anything past our strong goal tending. Ryan’s confidence and understanding of the game helped the team improve dramatically over the past three years and his dedicated work “grooming” Jeff Greenberg to take over in the goal was a true gift. We thank Ryan for all he has given the team and will miss his leadership and determined play.

LOOMIS CHAFFEE WATER POLO FALL 2012 VARSITY # NAME HOMETOWN POSITION 1 Shelby, Ryan ’13(CAPT) West Hartford, CT Goalie 1A Jeff Greenberg ’14 Avon, CT Goalie 2 Bogle, Jeremy ’14 Westin, MA 2M/2MD 3 DeLaMater, Phil ’13(CAPT) Irvington, NY Driver 4 Thies, Landon ’15 Newport Beach, CA 2M/Driver 5 Dumais, Owen ’14 Simsbury, CT Driver 6 Furlong, John ’14 Somers, CT 2MD/Driver 7 Nightingale, Rob ’13 Wilton, CT Driver 8 Joyce, Dennis ’14 New Canaan, CT Driver 9 Rehor, Tyler ’13(CAPT) Enfield, CT Driver 10 Finlay, RJ ’15 Peterborough, NH Driver 11 Mun, Fred ’14 Seoul, South Korea Driver 12 Miller, Tripp ’14 Andover, MA Driver 17 Gorman, Doug ‘13 Saco, ME Driver

MANAGERS: COACHES Laura Paddock Ed Pond Grace Foster Fred Seebeck Ali John Krystal Sung

LOOMIS CHAFFEE WATER POLO

2012 RESULTS OVERALL RECORD 6-9

Date Opponent 9/15 Loomis Chaffee 10 v. Andover 9 Loomis Chaffee 16 @ Hopkins 10

9/19 Loomis Chaffee 10 @ Deerfield 12

9/22 Loomis Chaffee 4 @ Suffield 9 Loomis Chaffee 3 @ Choate 11

10/2 Loomis Chaffee 6 v. Staples 5

10/3 Loomis Chaffee 12 v Williston 11

10/6 Loomis Chaffee 7 v. Brunswick 9

10/10 Loomis Chaffee 16 v. Hopkins 12

10/17 Loomis Chaffee 9 @ Hotchkiss 4

10/20 Loomis Chaffee 6 @ Suffield 8 Loomis Chaffee 9 v. Andover 10

10/24 Loomis Chaffee 7 @ Deerfield 8

10/27 Loomis Chaffee 5 @ Exeter 10

11/3 Loomis Chaffee 5 @ Williston 6

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY SALLY KNIGHT

At one point or another this fall, the Loomis Chaffee harriers defeated every one of their Founders League competitors; the victories have been brought home in the form of myriad titles and tons of hardware, including the sterling Scott Bowl for best season- record among Connecticut teams, second-place trophies from both the Canterbury Invitational and the Northfield Mount Hermon Invitational, and third place trophies and recognitions from both the Shaler WNH Invitational and the League Championships.

Far more precious than any titles or hardware, however, are the guys whose hard work and season success have earned LCXC’s silver bowl, rainbow ribbons, shiny medals, and hefty trophies.

Before I introduce these Pelican harriers, I would like to first introduce my fellow coaches. In coaching our athletes, we often reference Bill Dellinger, long-time coach of the University of Oregon powerhouse teams and of the legendary Steve Prefontaine and of the 1980s marathon phenom Alberto Salazar, himself now a coach of Olympians. In describing our coaching styles, I am more inclined to reference Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz: I, of course, am Dorothy, with the vision and the organization of our motley crew. Andrew Bartlett is, of course, the Scarecrow—with not only the height and the tousled look, but most importantly, the brain, which he puts to use crunching numbers and strategizing tactics. Pete Gwyn is, no surprise, the Tin Man, wielding his chainsaw like an ax to clear our trails, and, as he puts it “nurturing the human spirit” with his big heart. Joe Neary is our Cowardly Lion, not because he shies or cowers, but because he has is all terrifyingly inspirational roar and bark, and with not even the tiniest bit of bite.

And now to introduce our runners: First, the seven who represented us at the end-of-season varsity championship races:

Captain Michael Horowicz Seniors Dan Lanza, John Macdonald, and Eli Robbins Juniors Tate Knight and Bobby Turner And Sophomore Dontay Downer.

Special kudos to Bobby, our New Englands All-Star, and to Michael, Tate, Bobby, and Dan, our Founders League All-Stars.

Next, harriers who have represented LCXC for four years: Leon An, Michael Basmajian, Andy Munoz,

Representing LCXC for three years: Captain Jeff Stantial and fellow seniors M.Y. Jung, Krishna Kulkarni, Demarco Palmer, Paul Lee and Juniors Benjamin Laprise and Tim Mahoney.

Representing LCXC for two years: Juniors Emilio Arellano and Alex Calle, and sophomore manager Andrew Jones.

Finally, in their first year of LCXC, Sophomore Frank Tucci and Freshmen James Jin and Colin Phelan.

For their award winning finishes at Founders and New Englands, special shout outs to Benjamin, James, and Emilio.

Each one of these runners has contributed in award-worthy was to the measure and immeasurable successes and memories of the 2012 season.

Coaches Award Winners John Macdonald and Eli Robbins:

John Macdonald: John came to cross country probably on the urging of his big sister, a Pelican runner herself, and stayed with cross country probably on the urging of his coaches and teammates. This season, however, John needed no urging: he fully embraced his speed and endurance, and converted them into scoring Pelican finishes week after week, always pushing and pulling his teammates along to faster races of their own. Thank you, John.

Eli Robbins: Eli made more improvements on his time in half a season than many runners do in an entire season; with an injury relegating him to pool and bike workouts for the better part of the fall, Eli harnessed his ire and impatience, channeled his energies into supporting his team from the sidelines as he prepared to rejoin them on the race course at the end of the season. Undaunted by thwarted goals or recovery time, Eli resumed races with confidence and success, finishing as third Pelican at the New England championships. Well done, Eli.

Most Valuable Runner: Michael Horowicz.

Last season, Michael was number one Pelican on one occasion; this season, Michael ran number one in all but two races, and finished third in the Founders League Championships on Taft’s hilly course. Since his freshman year, Michael has been recognized as a bonafide runner, logging the extra conditioning miles between seasons, attending summer camps, staying in touch with teammates and coaches, and generally providing inspiration to all on his team and to the competition. With friends on almost every team we raced, Michael epitomized sportsmanship as well as speed and endurance. Congratulations, Michael, and thank you.

2012 LOOMIS CHAFFEE BOYS CROSS COUNTRY SUMMARY

CANTERBURY INVITATIONAL LC 25 Hotchkiss 33 2nd/12 LC 17 Taft 40 NMH 22 LC 33 NMH INVITATIONAL LC 28 CRH 29

2nd/7 DField 27 LC 30

LC 18 TP 45 SHALER INVITATIONAL 3RD/12 DUAL MEET RECORD: 4-2

FOUNDERS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 3rd/9 6TH/14

HARRIER YEAR YEARS JV YEARS V LCXC TIME

Leon An 13 3 1 21:41 Emilio Arellano 14 1 1 18:99 Michael Basmajian 13 3 1 21:55 Alex Calle 14 1 1 19:57 Dontay Downer 15 0 2 17:56 Robert Francalangia 13 0 1 19:03 Michael Horowicz* 13 1 3 16:40 James Jin 16 0 1 18:15 Andrew Jones 15 1 1 manager M.Y. Jung 13 2 1 21:56 Tate Knight 14 0 3 17:46 Krishna Kulkarni 13 2 1 22:33 Dan Lanza 13 2 1 18:21 Ben Laprise 14 2 1 18:05 Paul Lee 13 3 1 19:02 John MacDonald 13 1 1 17:35 Tim Mahoney 14 2 1 19:07 Andy Munoz 13 3 1 21:57 Demarco Palmer 13 2 1 20:50 Colin Phelan 16 0 1 19:29 Eli Robbins 13 0 2 17:17 Jeff Stantial* 13 2 1 23:03 Frank Tucci 15 0 1 19:11 Bobby Turner 14 0 1 16:55 *elected captains

COACHES: ANDREW BARTLETT & PETE GWYN & SALLY KNIGHT & JOE NEARY

COACHES’ AWARDS JOHN MACDONALD ELIJAH ROBBINS

MOST VALUABLE RUNNER MICHAEL HOROWICZ

CANTERBURY INVITATIONAL INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNER Horowicz (6th)

NMH INVITATIONAL VARSITY INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS Horowicz (3rdh), Turner (6th)

NMH INVITATIONAL JV TOP FINISHERS Jin (7th), Laprise (9th), Phelan (10th)

WNH/SHALER INVITATIONAL VARSITY AWARD WINNERS Horowicz (8th), Turner (14th)

WNH/SHALER INVITATIONAL JV TOP FINISHERS Laprise (2nd), Jin (5th), Arellano (7th)

FOUNDERS LEAGUE VARSITY ALL-STARS Horowicz (3rd, Knight (9th), Turner (10th), Lanza (15th)

FOUNDERS LEAGUE JV TOP FINISHERS Laprise (11th), Jin (13th)

NEW ENGLANDS VARSITY ALL-STAR Turner (19th)

NEW ENGLANDS JV TOP FINISHERS Laprise (12th), Arellano (14th)

FOOTBALL CHUCK REID

The 2012 addition of the Loomis Chaffee football team produced a fine season. The young men who reported to preseason camp on August 28th came well-prepared for the rigors of preseason. Though small in stature, the competitive will of the team was never questioned. Week after week, despite facing much larger opponents the Pelican ground attack led by offense of line of John Redington, LJ Lawrence, Dakota Hunter, Brendan Edwards, Kevin Sears and tailback Luvin De Leon averaged over 200 yards a game. Not to be outdone the passing attack also average over 200 yards again as Mandy Williams targeted Tucker Cheyne, AJ Poplin, Reinaldo Maristany, Durelle Napier, Brendan Wagner and Josh Sussman time and time again.

Defensively the Pelicans started six underclassmen along with five seniors to form a team that was opportunistic, created several turnovers and was always a threat to score on defense. RJ Paige, Pat Afriyie, Andrew Cowan, Graham Cox, John Reddington, LJ Lawrence, Errol Francis, Javier Baretto, Dan Wade, Sebastian Dovi, Durelle Napier, Zach Harris, and Dakota Hunter led the unit.

Greg Duverge, Aaron Chiu, Tucker Cheyne, Ashton Ross, Mike Wang, and Zach Ellish led the special teams. Unfortunately, we missed the services of Colin Morris on defense and Nate Harris on offense due to injuries. We must credit our managers, Taylor, Kassidi, and Payge for their tireless work throughout the season.

However, none of this success would've come to fruition without the efforts of our senior class. We had a core group of young men who were committed to their teammates and their school. As we graduate 21 seniors this year, they leave behind a legacy of turning around the football program. It was the character of these young men that carried the team. Each player accepted his responsibility completely. The true character of our team lay within the young men who contributed in ways not often seen. Whether it was on special teams, as a scout team player, or as a third-down pass specialist these men who embraced their specific roles were the backbone of our team. Each teammate commanded their responsibility and put the team ahead of themselves. That sort of commitment is the reason why we had a successful season.

Award winners

The New England Preparatory School Athletic Council has named RJ Paige as a first team linebacker, John Reddington as a first team offensive tackle/nose guard and Emanuel Williams as the first team quarterback.

Unsung Hero Award: LJ Lawrence

The Unsung Hero award honors a young man who contributes to the team greatly. However, the athlete’s contribution may not be recognized by the casual fan. This person comes a practice each day not expecting accolades and fully accepts his role within team. This year's winner is only in his second year of playing football. He came to Loomis with hoop dreams however is leaving with gridiron dreams. LJ Lawrence contributed greatly to the success of our team he was one of three full-time two-way players in our program this fall. LJ never backed down from a challenge and helped lead us to a very successful fall.

The Persuader Award: Graham Cox

The Persuader Award originated in the 1960’s and is given to the player who would spark to the team with outstanding play and emotion. This year’s recipient is Graham Cox, a four-year player, who began by contributing at the lower levels and worked his way up through the program. During the off-season he worked tirelessly and as a senior, he started the season as an outside linebacker and as a receiver. Graham’s biggest contributions came on the defensive side of the ball as a pass rush specialist. Graham consistently pressured the opponent’s quarterback on third-down situations while he recorded many key sacks. Graham’s emotion, energy, and willingness to be a team player are the reasons why he is this year's recipient of the Persuader Award.

The Ralph Erickson Award: Durelle Napier

The Ralph Erickson award is named after long time Loomis Institute Coach who led the Pelicans on the gridiron for 18 seasons, including two undefeated seasons. This year’s recipient of the Ralph Erickson award is Durelle Napier. Durelle arrived on the Island as a shutdown corner with a strong reputation from St. Anthony's High School in Long Island. We expected big things from Durelle from day one. Not only did he deliver on the field defensively, he also he ended up being a dynamic playmaker at wide receiver. Behind the scenes Durelle quickly became an emotional leader of the team and a teammate that the younger men could model themselves after.

The Coach Nathaniel Batchelder Award: AJ Poplin

Coach Batchelder was the first coach at the Loomis Institute and he led Pelican Nation to its first two undefeated seasons. This recipient is a three-year senior who has been a key contributor since the day he stepped onto the Island as a 120-pound sophomore. AJ Poplin was called upon the to play varsity running back after Ladarius Drew was injured. AJ responded with two game-winning touchdowns one against Avon Old Farms and one against Trinity Pawling. That fall was as a precursor of things to come. As a junior, AJ played a key role on special teams and on defense until a high ankle sprain slowed his season. Going into his senior year AJ was determined to have a great season and he put in countless hours of work over the summer in preparation for the fall. He was named captain and lead by example with emotional play all season. AJ led the team in receptions and played on every single special team. AJ also repeated his performance of his sophomore year, this time in even more dramatic fashion as he scored game- winning touchdowns again against Trinity Pawling and Avon Old Farms. Both of these touchdowns happened during the last two minutes of the game as we pulled off exciting come from behind victories. AJ has set the standard for which the younger players can model themselves and his hard work and dedication is appreciated by the coaches.

Most Valuable Player : John Redington

On most football teams, the MVP is typically a player with his ball in his hands. However, the glue that held the team together was an offensive tackle. From the moment John Redington stepped onto this campus, he took control of its young offensive line and set an example of work ethic for his teammates to this follow. John’s summer conditioning was outstanding he never took a repetition off during preseason camp. He played almost every snap of offense and defense all fall and when he was off the field on defense he was constantly begging to go back into the game. John was an emotional leader and set the tone on the field as to how the offensive lineman would play each game. Without question, John's play on the offense line provided the spark that our team needed as a set the school scoring record this fall. Defensively he was the anchor of the defense of line as he controlled the center of the field from his nose guard position. Opposing teams simply could not run directly up the middle against us. Congratulation to John for a well deserved award.

2012 Football Roster

No. Name Position Height Weight Class Hometown 1 Durelle Napier C/WR 6' 190 2013 Central Islip, NY 2 Brendan Wagner CB/WR 5'8" 150 2013 Aspen, CO 3 Stuart Poplin (co-captain) RB/OLB/KR 5'6" 145 2013 Hartford, CT 5 Colin Morris LB/TE 5'11" 205 2013 Fairfield, CT 6 Emanuell Williams QB 6' 180 2013 Hitchcock, Galveston, TX 7 Graham Cox WR/OLB 6' 180 2013 Weston, MA 8 Reginald Paige (co-captain) RB/MLB 6'1" 205 2013 West Hartford, CT 10 Gregory Duvergé WR/OLB 5'10" 175 2013 Long Island City, NY 12 Jesse Joffray TE/MLB/K 5'9" 160 2014 Somers, CT 16 Nathan Harris (co-captain) QB 6' 200 2013 Canaan, NH

17 Tucker Cheyne WR/S/K 6'2" 190 2013 Avon, CT 18 Fletcher Lent QB 6'1" 170 2015 Madison, CT

19 Reinaldo Maristany CB/WR 5'9" 155 2014 New Rochelle, NY 20 Sebastian Dovi TB/FS 6' 170 2015 Hainesport, NJ 21 Patrick Afriyie TB/LB 6'1" 220 2014 Sandy Hook, CT 22 Joshua Sussman WR/OLB 5'10" 180 2013 Simsbury, CT 24 Errol Francis OLB/RB 6' 205 2014 Windsor, CT 25 Henry Howard DB/WR 5'8" 160 2015 Cromwell, CT 27 Shawn Adamson WR/FS 6' 180 2014 Tolland, CT

28 Luvin De Leon RB/WR 5'9" 180 2013 Eagle Pass, TX 30 Jacob King WR 6' 150 2014 Burlington, CT

34 Andrew Cowan MLB/RB 6' 190 2014 Longmeadow, MA 35 Drew Voghel TE/OLB 6'1" 200 2015 Tolland, CT 36 Zachary Ellish FB/LB 5'9" 180 2015 Cromwell, CT 40 Arnav Kapur RB, OLB 5'-7" 150 2014 Ellington, CT 45 Maxwell Cushman FB/LB 5'10" 180 2015 Marblehead, MA 50 Daniel Wade OG/DT 5'9" 220 2013 Simsbury, CT 51 David Harrison C/NG 5'8" 220 2015 Exeter, NH

54 William Kelly OL/DE 6'3" 210 2014 New York, NY 55 Javier Barreto OG/LB 195 2013 North Babylon, NY

56 Ashton Ross OG/DE 6'1" 220 2013 Houston, IL 57 Larry Lawrence OL/DE 6'2" 260 2013 Yorktown Heights, NY 60 Brenden Edwards C/LS/DT 5'11" 215 2014 Glastonbury, CT 63 Dakota Hunter (co-captain) OG/DE 6'3" 215 2013 Simsbury, CT 64 John Reddington OT/NG 6'5" 285 2013 Milton, MA 70 Leslie Massad OG/DT 6'2" 225 2014 Greenwich, CT 72 Gregory Jarnutowski OL/DL 5'8" 205 2014 Rocky Hill, CT 73 Kevin Sears C/DT 6'2" 220 2013 Hebron, CT 74 Alessandro Schooley OL/DL 6' 285 2014 Hartford, CT 75 Brian Denton OL/DT 5'7" 210 2014 West Hartford, CT 81 Zachary Verdi FB/TE/LB 6' 225 2016 Plantsville, CT 82 Tyler LaCroix WR/CB 6'2" 170 2014 Andover, MA 82 Michael Wang WR/CB 5'9" 175 2013 Middleton, WI 84 Aaron Chiu WR/CB 5'6" 170 2013 Plantation, FL 85 Brian Hatch TE/DE 5'11" 175 2014 New Hartford, CT 87 Kevin Lennon TE/DE 6' 185 2014 Amston, CT

88 Zechariah Harris WR/DB 6'2" 170 2014 Canaan, NH Kassidi Jones manager 0 2014 Hartford, CT

Paige Kerman manager 0 2013 Denver, CO

Taylor Williams manager 0 2014 Brooklyn, NY

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL JEFF DYRESON

2012 Roster: Haley Magwood OH 2013 (captain) Ji Hee Yoon DS 2013 (captain) Catherine Dunleavy RH/DS 2013 Dionna Rivers MH 2013 Sarah Regan DS 2014 Maxine Offiaeli MH 2014 Kayla Schriebstein RH 2014 Allison Yeh S 2015 Marguerite Chapman L 2015 Greer Davis OH 2015 Madeline Ash DS 2016 Vanessa Young MH/RH 2016 Samantha Perry 2014 (manager)

Season Summary (8-8):

The 2012 volleyball season was a successful campaign. The program has taken a significant step forward and has returned back to prominence in the league; winning the Founders League and making it back to the New England playoffs. The overall record of 8-8 is deceiving because only 2 of the losses were 3-0 sweeps and 4 of them were lost in five set matches; the team easily could have been 12-4 or even better. Highlights included wins versus Exeter, Taft (on the road) and Hotchkiss at home(all in the same week). Every player on the team made significant contributions and many new faces once again had an impact. Freshman Maddie Ash and Vanessa Young may be young but there play earned them valuable time on the floor. The return of our 3 sophomore starters (Greer Davis, Maguerite Chapman and Allison Yeh) was exciting as they all improved on their individual play and leadership. The future is bright for these 5 underclassmen. Juniors Kayla Schreilbstein and Maxine Offiaeli were both returners and made significant strides in their play and leadership and newcomer junior Sarah Regan fit in immediately. The seniors, Haley Magwood, Ji Hee Yoon, Dionna Rivers and Catherine Dunleavy all made valuable contributions. Haley and Ji Hee were captains that always put the team before themselves, nurturing the young players and motivating the older. Dionna and Catherine both accepted their new roles on varsity with the utmost sense of pride and conviction and lead by example. All of them helped bring the team together and leave behind a positive legacy to follow. LCVB would also like to thank Samantha Perry serving as manager, the parents, family and friends who were loyal fans travelling frequently and supporting the team at every turn. Lastly, I would like to thank Nancy Cleary for her support and leadership as assistant coach and the entire athletic department for their support throughout this season (I truly believe our athletes have the best school and staff backing their endeavors). Of special note Haley, Maxine, Greer and Allison were nominated to the New England All star team. All did a fantastic job representing their school, the team and themselves well.

Most Improved/Comeback Player: Dionna Rivers Dionna had a special senior season. New to volleyball as an incoming freshman Dionna started her LCVB career on JV learning the game. Thanks to her coach-ability and positive attitude Dionna made the varsity her sophomore year as a project player, developing in practice mostly. Her time on the floor was not significant but she showed improvement and left the season with a promising future as an upperclassmen. Unfortunately, Dionna missed her junior year and it looked like Dionna’s career in volleyball was over. Last spring, Dionna came to see me and asked if she could return. She was told that she was welcome to try out but no guarantees would be made. She understood and returned back her senior year ready to prove herself. She had no expectations and came to every preseason practice with a quiet yet strong work ethic and fantastic attitude. She made the team but was low on the depth chart for both the middle hitter and right side positions. She didn’t complain or have a drop off in her work ethic as the season kicked off. Her game time early was limited but, again, her work ethic and attitude never waivered. Midway through the season the injury and illness bug hit the team and Dionna’s opportunity presented itself. Thanks to her approach she was ready and seized the moments granted. She not only filled in, but managed to prove that she was needed on the floor, emerging as the team’s best blocker and a much improved hitter. Her greatest testament and legacy will be the fact that she started in the quarterfinal match against St. Paul’s and held her own playing the middle blocker position. Dionna’s story is rare and special and I know I will refer to it for years to come.

Coaches Award: Haley Magwood & Ji Hee Yoon This year’s coaches award goes to the senior captains because together they led this team in spirit and chemistry. Together they worked hard in the off season in preparation for the upcoming season and together they kept spirits high during preseason. During the season, when the tough losses came and adversity faced the young team, both Ji Hee and Haley worked hard to keep spirits up and the focus on positive. They stayed focused at practice, supportive of teammates and sacrificed their own personal goals for the betterment of the program. Both of them can be proud to say they were part of some very special moments including a Founders League Championship. They leave behind a wonderful legacy for others to follow and hope they stay connected to the LCVB family for years to come.

FIELD HOCKEY BOBBI MORAN

This season’s 9-3-1 record and New England Tournament berth can be directly correlated to the dedication of our senior athletes. From the onset of preseason through the chill of November our three captains Alli Byrne, Melissa Haganey and Lauren Yue have consistently placed the needs of the team above their own and set the tone for this year’s squad.

Juniors Charlotte Blumenthal, Julia Crerend, Karina Masri, Hannah Oganeku and Lily Rosenberg followed the lead of our seniors and arrived each day ready to play. Sophomores Brittany Bugalski, Kristy Cheyne, Charlotte Gacek, Noelle Gauthier and Sierra Semmel each added their own talents and depth to our roster. Their tenacious spirit helped the seniors to double their efforts and the level of play rose daily. Finally freshman Samantha Roy was perhaps one of the best new surprises to this year’s program. Sam should never underestimate the power of what one freshman can bring to a team with determination and sportsmanship.

Not only were our athletes outstanding this year, but the addition of assistant coach Amanda Holland should not be overlooked. Amanda’s dedication and desire to learn the game remained at the heart of our team’s success. Amanda’s keen eye, calm demeanor and sense of fun infused daily practices. I could not have asked for a better co-pilot at my side this season. Thank you Amanda!

Senior Recognition:

Alli Byrne: for your dedication and service to the team. Alli was willing to play any position on the field this fall for the good of the whole and her attitude and selflessness was a testament to her character.

Jordan Niezelski: your can-do spirit and commitment to the team were infectious this fall. Jordan kept us laughing when things got tense and understood that each player had a role to fill, behind the scenes she worked to help her teammates understand this as well, and we are grateful for Jordan’s dedication.

Effie Xistris’s compassion for her teammates was evident from day one, she was a great friend to all and came into preseason ready to go, working her way through shin splints and broken bones to give the team her very best, it was great to have you on the field this season Effie.

Most Improved: Nina Sayles I am so proud of Nina's work this season. She stepped into a daunting role as goalie and commanded the field as if she had been there for four-years, which in essence she had, watching, waiting and learning, Nina made the most of her solo role this fall and helped LC field hockey to six shut-outs and a New England tournament berth. It is not easy to be a goalie and even more difficult to be the team's only goalie. It will be hard to fill her space next season and I am grateful to Nina for her enthusiasm and dedication this fall. Congratulations Nina on a terrific season!

Coaches’ Award: Caroline Landy Carol was an unsung hero of the girls varsity field hockey team this fall. Always in the right place at the right time working to make a critical pass that led to a critical play, Caroline could be counted on again and again to sustain the midfield and support her teammates. The team depended on Caroline to give her very best at every turn and she never disappointed us. Little did I know three years ago when I made Caroline and Melissa roommates that this dynamic duo would be so much fun to watch on the field hockey field. All the years of living together had the two of them playing more like siamese twins than teammates. Caroline has a way of making every practice fun while raising the level of competition on the field. I will miss seeing "Singy" every day, but look forward to watching her play at the next level.

Founders League All-Stars: Melissa Haganey and Leah Zavalick This season two of our athletes have been awarded the Founders League All-Star Award for their excellent play throughout the Founders League. Seniors Melissa Haganey and Leah Zavalick were scoring machines on this year’s squad. Every single goal that the team earned this season can trace its roots to the touch, shot or assist of one or both of these two ladies. Co-captain, Melissa, was also a Western New England All-Star and a three-year varsity letter winner. Her dedication to the team and lead by example attitude set the standard in practices and games. Teammate Leah Zavalick joined us as an All-American post-graduate this fall, choosing to be a Pelican instead of a Bearcat or Wild Boar, Leah’s lethal shot on goal quite literally broke the backboard with its sheer power more than once this season. From the moment Leah stepped on the field this fall the team’s destiny was set. She works hard, gives her all and leaves everything on the field. Together Melissa and Leah were a force to be reckoned with and they leave not only the forward line but also the heart of our program with big shoes to fill. I will be excited to follow their efforts in collegiate athletics next year. Thank you ladies.

All New England Team: Lauren Yue Senior co-captain Lauren Yue earned herself a spot on the All-New England Team for her composed and consistent play throughout the season, and also for her demeanor and determination during the New England Tournament. Lauren’s steady stick in the LC backfield has been a constant source of poise this season. More than once the team would breathe a sigh of relief when Lauren would appear, from what seemed like out of no where, to swoop down and steal the ball from an opponent who threatened our defensive zone. This fall Lauren was determined not to let opponents get shots off in our "D". She commanded the defensive team with a calm, cool and collected voice that her teammates came to rely on. I am tremendously proud of Lauren's growth, both as a player and a leader and I look eagerly forward to following her field hockey career at the collegiate level.

LOOMIS CHAFFEE VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY ROSTER 2012

# NAME POS. Y.O.G HOMETOWN 13 Alli Byrne (capt) Midfiled 2013 West Hartford, CT 19 Melissa Haganey (capt) Forward 2013 Franklin, MA 5 Lauren Yue (capt) Defense 2013 Guilford, CT 7 Caroline Landy Midfield 2013 Norfolk, VA 23 Jordan Neizelski Forward 2013 Manchester, CT 00 Nina Sayles Goalie 2013 Mamaroneck, NY 3 Effie Xistris Forward 2013 Larchmont, NY 17 Leah Zavalick Forward 2013 Glastonbury, CT 15 Charlotte Blumenthal Defense 2014 West Hartford, CT 6 Julia Crerend Defense 2014 New Canaan, CT 14 Karina Masri Defense 2014 Southborough, MA 22 Hannah Oganeku Mid/Def 2014 Mission Viejo, CA 8 Lily Rosenberg Midfield 2014 Cornwall, VT 21 Brittany Bugalski Forward 2015 Lake Worth, FL 2 Kristy Cheyne Forward 2015 Avon, CT 26 Charlotte Gacek Defense 2015 Dracut, MA 10 Noelle Gauthier Forward 2015 Avon, CT 12 Sierra Semmel Forward 2015 Dedham, ME 16 Samantha Roy Forward 2016 Stafford Springs, CT

Coaches: Bobbi D. Moran & Amanda Holland

LOOMIS CHAFFEE VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY SCHEDULE 2012

DATE Opponent Event Type Score

September 8 Ethel Walker Scrimmage No Score Kept September 10 Farmington HS Scrimmage No Score Kept September 12 Hotchkiss Scrimmage No Score Kept September 15 Choate Play Day No Score Kept September 22 Andover Class A Game Win 4-2 September 24 Kingswood Founders League Game Win 7-0 September 29 Taft Founders League Game Loss 1-4 October 6 Westminster Founders League Game Tie 1-1 OT October 10 Choate Founders League Game Loss 3-4 October 13 Deerfield Class A Game Win 2-1 October 17 Miss Porters Founders League Game Win 5-0 October 20 Suffield Class B Game Win 5-0 October 24 Greenwich Acad. Class A Game Loss 0-4 October 27 Berkshire Class B Game Win 3-0 October 31 NMH Class A Game Cancelled November 3 Williston Class B Game Win 4-2 November 7 Hotchkiss Class A Game Cancelled November 10 Kent Founders League Game Win 5-0 November 14 Nobles N.E. Quarterfinals Loss 0-3

BOYS SOCCER CHARLIE BOUR

The Loomis Chaffee Boys Varsity Soccer Team was more than a team this year. The boys set high goals for themselves and worked hard to achieve those objectives. A few of our successes this season include winning the Founders League, earning a spot in post- season play as the #6 seed in New England, and also winning the WNEPSSA Team Sportsmanship Award. The sportsmanship award is most special to me on a personal level because it represents the culture that we strive to live by in the program.

This year, the seniors played the fundamental role in building a culture of inclusion regardless of age or playing time, and especially a “no complaining” attitude but rather an attitude of encouragement. Control what you can, and let the rest roll by. As Coach Hutchinson would say, Be in the moment. This year’s seniors and post-graduates include Manager Emelynn Abreu, Ben Alziari, Alex Buis, David Calafiore, Henry Gilpin, Manager Nicole Lantigua, Nick Miceli, David Olio, Dale Reese, Nick Sailor, Mauro Serrano, and Eric Venezia. These humble, yet passionate young people are what helped turn this group into a family.

TEAM AWARDS

The team captains contacted me this summer and essentially demanded that we have a meeting. I did not go to them first, they requested the conference. During the meeting we discussed how the practice sessions should be run and that we needed more consistent routines in both training and games. These captains understood that they had incredible power in their hands and wanted to use it for the good of the team. Their abilities on the field were indispensable as the center midfield created and scored a number of extremely important goals, while the center back helped the team and his goalkeeper earn 9 shutouts in 18 games. Both Dale Reese and Nick Sailor are this year’s Co-MVP’s.

The next two young men have rarely been recognized for their incredible contributions to the program. I want to let you both know that we do see what you do and who you are, and that we could not have come so far without you. Our left back is a tough, yet technical soccer player. He is probably the most competitive guy on the team, and it’s because of him that often times I actually had to tell the guys to calm down during the training sessions! This player’s motivation and selflessness were an ideal example of how every player should focus and get down to business. The next player’s energy and enthusiasm is contagious. He embodies what it means to get fired up, or get fired. He also played just about every position possible this season. Whenever he came off the field, I literally thought he was going to pass out because he never stopped running, he always gave his all in practice and in games. His personality is no different; describing his voice as loud is an understatement. I usually have to stop teaching every time he walks by my Spanish class as he’s giving a tour. I cannot say enough about the fire and the memories that these people have brought to our organization. The Co-Coaches’ Award goes to David Olio and Nick Miceli.

BOYS VARSITY SOCCER 2012 TEAM ROSTER

No. Name Position Class Hometown Emelynn Abreu manager 2013

20 Benedict Alziari 2013 Pound Ridge, NY

16 Alex Buis 2013 Windsor, CT

14 David Calafiore 2013 West Hartford, CT

2 Kyle Douglas M/F 2015 Windsor, CT 3 Benzi Edelson 2015 Andover, MA

12 Garrett Esper 2014 Slingerlands, NY

9 Henry Gilpin 2013 Roxbury, CT

22 Matthew Gomes manager 2014 Middletown, CT 18 William Hanson 2015 Winston Salem, NC

Nicole Lantigua manager 2013 New York, NY

17 Theodore Lyons D/M 2015 East Hardwick, VT Seth McCormick Goalie 2015 Ava, NY

4 Camden McCusker D/M/F 2015 West Hartford, CT 19 Nicholas Miceli M/F 2013 West Hartford, CT 10 Richard Ochefije 2015 Lagos

11 David Olio M/F 2013 Amston, CT

8 Dale Reese (co-captain) F 2013 Rocky Hill, CT 21 Nicholas Sailor (co-captain) M/F 2013 Bloomfield, CT 6 Mauro Serrano 2013 Fort Bragg, CA

15 Alexander Steel D/M/F 2015 Weston, MA 13 Henry Tobin 2014 East Granby, CT

Eric Venezia goalie 2013 Tolland, CT

LOOMIS CHAFFEE GIRLS SOCCER 2012 SEASON SUMMARY

The 2012 Loomis Chaffee girls soccer team entered preseason with only four starters from the previous year and many questions to be answered. After two weeks of training and preseason scrimmages, it was clear that the twenty players on the Varsity team were committed to maintaining the tradition of excellence at Loomis Chaffee. While losing the first game of the season to Nobles, the team grew stronger and learned how to compete against the top teams in New England. The team went on to win 13 straight games, outscored its opponents 54-8 and recorded 10 shut-outs. Among the highlights of the season included a 2-1 comeback victory over Westminster under the lights at Westy, a 1-0 win over Wilbraham and Monson Academy who were undefeated at the time, and a 1-0 win over Andover on Homecoming Weekend.

With great play on the field and leadership from the seniors and captains, the team won the Founders League and Class A of the WWNEPSSA League. In addition, the team entered the New England Championship as the #1 seed and with a 13-1 record. Despite falling short in the quarterfinals, the girls should be proud of all that they accomplished. Throughout the year, the success of the team was attributed to the strong bonds amongst the players and the willingness of each player to accept her role and commit to the team. The players worked extremely hard, challenged each other to compete at a high level, and focused on improving their strengths and weaknesses. Often times, it is very difficult for players to whole-heartedly believe in the team concept, but this group truly sacrificed individual needs for the common good. That in itself defines a successful season and it was an extreme pleasure and honor to coach this team.

We’d like to thank Lindsey Kendall our team manager, Coach Hinchman who assisted the Varsity team, Coach Kennedy and Coach Leyden who coached the JV team, Coach Hutchinson and Coach Nguyen who coached the thirds team, and the entire athletic department. We thank them for their commitment to the girls program and for all of their efforts throughout the fall season.

Senior Recognition Sophie Kokoska, Danielle Marmer, Faith McCarthy, Molly Strabley, and Olivia Szczerbickyj all set high standards for the team and did a wonderful job creating a welcoming environment for so many new and young players. In their own ways, they challenged the group to play their hardest and to never give up.

Playing in a new position as a central defender this year, Sophie seamlessly made the adjustment and was a key member of our back four. In practice and in games, she led by example and never gave up. Throughout the entire season she worked hard to defend, win the ball, and start the attack. With her positive attitude and strong work rate, Sophie was a great role model for our younger players. She will truly be missed next year and we thank her for all her contributions to LC soccer.

As a captain and team player, Danielle started as a forward in the first game of the year, and then started as an outside back in the second game. While a major change in position could have been difficult, Danielle played with confidence and composure and had no issues adjusting. Her willingness to help the team in whatever capacity she was asked was tremendous. When healthy, Danielle was a threat on both sides of the ball and her tenacity, knack for scoring, and easy-going nature will be missed. We thank Danielle for her leadership on- and off-the field and we wish her all the best in college.

Faith helped set the tone for this year's team through her hard work, determination, and play on the field. As a veteran player and a captain on the 2012 LC squad, she continually pushed herself and her teammates to be the best that they could be. Faith always gave everything that she had and never gave up. This attitude and her commitment to the team inspired her teammates and we thank her for leading this year's team with positive leadership and a desire for excellence.

Molly worked hard all season and emerged as an integral member of the Loomis defense. She was part of a back line that shut out its opponent ten times this year. In addition, Molly had the ability to join the offense and create dangerous opportunities in the attacking third. Along with her strong play on the field, Molly was a great role model and represents all that we hope for in our student-athletes.

As a returning varsity player, Olivia’s commitment to the team and desire to play were tremendous. Unfortunately her knee injury kept her off the field for most of the season and while she was disappointed with this, her positive attitude and the way she handled this adversity was outstanding. It was great to have her training during the last few days of the season and we appreciate her efforts these past two years. We thank all five seniors for their contributions to the soccer program and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

Post-season Awards

As always, when a team achieves success, individuals are recognized for post-season awards. This year, the following players were recognized for their outstanding play on the field: WWNEPSSA All-League team Faith McCarthy (senior) Abby Pyne (junior) Danielle Snajder (junior)

CGSCA All-State team Faith McCarthy (senior) Abby Pyne (junior) Danielle Snajder (junior) Abby Sotomayor (freshman) Melanie Vangel (junior)

NSCAA All-Region team Faith McCarthy (senior) Abby Pyne (junior)

Team Awards Our 2012 team awards go to senior Faith McCarthy, junior Danielle Snajder, and sophomore Anna Costello.

Faith McCarthy is this year’s Team MVP. Faith did an outstanding job as a team captain. She led the team by working hard, demanding that other players work their hardest, and had a desire to win that was contagious. Whether the team was playing a simple possession game, running sprints, or playing soccer tennis, Faith wanted to win. Her competitive spirit will be missed and we wish her all the best as she moves on to college.

Danielle also has the competitive nature and desire to win that sets players apart. Named a junior captain by her peers, Danielle’s presence on the field is one of composure, tenacity, and simplicity. She does the little things right, and the right things extremely well. When we ask something of Danielle, we never have to ask twice. A coachable player is one who is willing and eager to listen and accept advice, but who also has the ability to take that advice and translate it to the game. Danielle’s eagerness to learn, positive attitude, leadership on and off the field, and her continuous desire to achieve excellence as a LC student-athlete are commended and for these reasons she is the recipient of this year’s Coaches Award.

Sophomore Anna Costello: Anna is this year’s Most Improved Player. As a freshman, Anna contributed to the success of the team, but this year she was a consistent impact player on the attacking line. She came back fitter, stronger, and more confident. She started every game up top and scored the tying goal against Westminster in an important Founders League and Class A match-up. Through her tireless work ethic, willingness to defend as a forward, and her improved ability to combine with other players, Anna was a threat up top throughout the entire season. Congrats Anna!

LOOMIS CHAFFEE GIRLS SOCCER 2012 Team and Individual Awards

Team Awards/Accomplishments 1st Place Founders League 1st Place WWNEPSSA Class A Finished regular season ranked #1 in New England – Class A Quarterfinalist New England Prep School Tournament

Individual Awards

All New England Faith McCarthy Abby Pyne

All State Faith McCarthy Abby Pyne Danielle Snajder Abby Sotomayor Melanie Vangel

All League – WWNEPSSA All Star Game Faith McCarthy Abby Pyne Danielle Snajder

LOOMIS CHAFFEE GIRLS SOCCER 2012 FALL SCHEDULE

Overall Record: 13-2

Opponent Date Result

Loomis vs. Noble and Greenough Wed, 9/19/2012 2-3 (L)

Loomis vs. Phillips Academy Sat, 9/22/2012 1-0 (W)

Loomis vs. Choate Rosemary Hall Wed, 9/26/2012 2-0 (W)

Loomis vs. Taft School Sat, 9/29/2012 4-0 (W)

Loomis vs. Kingswood-Oxford Wed, 10/3/2012 7-0 (W)

Loomis vs. Westminster School Sat, 10/6/2012 2-1 (W)

Loomis vs. Berkshire School Wed, 10/10/2012 2-0 (W)

Loomis vs. Deerfield Academy Sat, 10/13/2012 3-1 (W)

Loomis vs. Miss Porter’s School Wed, 10/17/2012 6-0 (W)

Loomis vs. Suffield Academy Sat, 10/20/20112 9-2 (W)

Loomis vs. Greenwich Academy Wed, 10/24/2012 5-0 (W)

Loomis vs. Wilbraham and Monson Sat, 10/27/2012 1-0 (W)

Loomis vs. Northfield Mt. Hermon Wed, 10/31/2012 Cancelled

Loomis vs. Williston Northampton Sat, 11/3/2012 2-0 (W)

Loomis vs. Hotchkiss School Wed, 11/7/2012 Cancelled

Loomis vs. Kent School Sat, 11/10/2012 8-0 (W)

Loomis vs. Deerfield Academy Wed, 11/14/2012 0-1 (L) (New England Tournament – Quarterfinals)

• Home games in BOLD

LOOMIS CHAFFEE GIRLS SOCCER 2012 ROSTER

No. Name Class Hometown 17 Faith Bent 2014 Bronxville, NY 7 Anna Costello 2015 West Hartford, CT 11 Elsa Hermanson 2016 Mountain Lakes, NJ 2 Mallory Kievman 2016 Manchester, CT 13 Sophie Kokoska 2013 Providence, RI 8 Tessa Lightfoot 2015 Washington, DC 21 Abigail Marmer 2016 Dorset, VT 12 Danielle Marmer* 2013 Dorset, VT 0 Erica Matteo 2015 South Glastonbury, CT 10 Lea Mattran 2015 South Windsor, CT 20 Faith McCarthy* 2013 Windsor, CT 3 Carley Phillips 2015 Waterford, CT 1 Abigail Pyne 2014 Dixmont, ME 23 Danielle Snajder* 2014 Monroe, CT 9 Abby Sotomayor 2016 Colchester, CT 16 Molly Strabley 2013 Yarmouth, ME 14 Shannon Strawinski 2015 Toms River, NJ 5 Olivia Szczerbickyj 2013 Beaconsfield, QC 15 Melanie Vangel 2014 Camden, ME 19 Elizabeth Weathers 2014 Newport, RI

* 2012 Captains Head Coach: Carey O’Brien Assistant Coach: Julia Hinchman Team Manager: Lindsey Kendall