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- Emma Giordano ’12 SUMMER 2011 Commencement CrimsonThe Morristown-Beard School Magazine

BOARD OF TRUSTEES M. Thomas Conway, President Michael Ranger, Vice President Katherine Rohrer, Vice President John Taylor, Treasurer Richard Markee, Secretary p.10 The Graduation Gallery scan the qr code! BOARD MEMBERS on your phone! John Adams SUMMER 2011 Penny B. Boorman ’51 View more graduation photos Patrick Burke ’84 Mary-Ellen Campbell (Honorary) Paolo Cucchi Contents John M. Egan John F. Fay 1 Commencement Cover Page Willfredo Fernandez Linda S. George 2 Remarks from the Headmaster David V.H. Hedley ’64 (Honorary) 4 Accolades Allan P. Kirby, Jr. ’49 (Honorary) Sheila Klehm 6 Remarks from the Student Government President Michael Magner 8 Remarks from the Valedictorian Betsy Patterson John Peirano 10 The Graduation Gallery Joe Robillard 12 Moving Up Awards Debra Roth Lee Kellogg Sadrian ’89 14 The Moving Up Gallery Barbara Sandelands 16 Moving Up Remarks Roger Schwarz ’66 Haleh Shafaie 17 Moving Up Class of 2011 Monya Taylor ’88 18 Class of 2011 Siobhan A. Teare ’77 19 Class of 2011 Matriculation List (Class Photo on Fold-Out) Director of Development 20 Morristown-Beard Celebrates Alumni Weekend Alison Cady Director of Communications 24 MBS News Briefs Steve Patchett 28 Varsity Sports Round-Up Alumni Relations Associate Greg Williams ’05 30 MBS Welcomes Peter Caldwell as New Headmaster Features Writer 32 Class Notes & In Memoriam Carol Selman ‘64 Photography p.14 David Kramer ‘69, Steve Patchett THE MOVING UP GALLERY Designer Jennifer DeAngelis Printer AJ Images COVER PHOTO Steve Patchett “ I hope you understand something hugely important – something that I have never forgotten amidst all of the blueprints and hard hat tours, glass and steel, and grand openings and ribbon cuttings: it’s not about buildings; it’s about people. It’s the people inside these spaces that bring them to life.”-dr. alex curtis

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and our musicals, think about the projects and presen- principle, your college experiences, professional careers, tations happening in our classrooms…at every turn, you and family lives will be better for it, you will be better for it 2011 have contributed to the evolution of MBS into, as you so – but most significantly, the world around you, for genera- Commencement tions to come, will be better for it. have aptly put it, Morristown-Beard – School of Excellence. “I knew that this day, this speech, your class would hold a special place in my heart, but for It’s moments such as these where I proudly say, “What I also want to urge you to listen to the words of the great we do at MBS, we do better than anybody else.” Surely, Bohemian-Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke. In 1903 he obvious reasons, they are even more poignant and meaningful than I could have ever imagined. that does not necessarily mean we win every champion- wrote: “Resolve to be always beginning – to be a beginner.” ship, but it does mean we thoughtfully set our goals, and If life is a circle and time is a continuum, Rilke is right: we You bore witness to the renovation of South Wing and to put forth the greatest effort to achieve them. No one does must always be willing to try our hand at something differ- the expansion of the Middle School. You saw firsthand that better than Morristown-Beard. Mind you, more often ent, to test uncharted waters…to be a beginner. You are on the construction endeavor of Founders Hall. And most re- than not our tenacity pays off, but even on the rare occa- the verge of a new beginning…so am I. And we are each in- cently, you have seen the beginning stages of the rebirth of sion where we might fall a bit short, we never fail to rec- debted to Morristown-Beard School. It is our foundation, Wilkie Hall. But I hope you understand something hugely ognize the honor and worth that come simply in striving. and it is our family. The new set of experiences that now important – something that I have never forgotten amidst That philosophy is based on a legacy handed to all of lie before you will not diminish what we have enjoyed for all of the blueprints and hard hat tours, glass and steel, and us when we arrived together at MBS by those came before the last seven years, indeed they will be enriched by them. grand openings and ribbon cuttings: it’s not about build- us. When you’re on a journey – just as you and I are – do MBS will be with all of us…always. ings; it’s about people. It’s the people inside these spaces not look eagerly only to the future, but spare a moment With that, Class of 2011, I must thank you. I thank that bring them to life. Without the dedication and pas- and look gratefully to the past. you on behalf of all your teachers, advisors, coaches, and sion of their dwellers – our faculty, staff, and of course, you For without the carefully crafted vision and hard work of course your families. You have made us all so proud our students – those buildings would be mere shells. But of those who came before us, our present would be far less and we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next. instead, because you have graced them with your imagi- rich than the one we enjoy today. The predecessors of our I must also thank you, personally. As a class, and as 92 nation, your talent, and your quest for excellence, they are MBS community lived in their present, but always gave individuals, you have touched my heart and enriched my anything but simple structures. The facilities were here, thought to the future, the future we call our present. In life. Earlier this week, you made me an honorary member but you provided everything else, everything that matters fact, today, you walked right by an example of that. David of your class, and I can’t tell you how much it means to – spirit, curiosity, laughter, energy and a love of life – and Hedley, Class of 1987, had such pride for his school that me to be in the Class of 2011. We’ll get the same mailings, through it all, brought us tremendous pride. he created the time capsule buried somewhere at the en- we’ll be invited to the same events, and we’ll come togeth- As a class you have demonstrated strength and resil- trance to this very tent that generations beyond us will be er to share and celebrate our Morristown-Beard memories. ience, hope and joy, success and immense potential. I have able to look back upon. We are obliged to do the same… And last month, you bestowed upon me one of the great- seen you exhibit these qualities hundreds of times in the creating time capsules of our own, with our actions. We est honors I could possibly receive. Your dedication of last seven years and to attempt to cite them all would not must be grateful for what those who came before us made the Salmagundi rendered me speechless and moved me only be a challenge, but it would certainly keep me talking possible, and you must recognize that you leave a legacy more than you can imagine for there is no greater tribute far too long. So perhaps I can choose one example which for all those who follow. Just last weekend, MBS hosted to a teacher than one directly from his students. Time and can stand for the rest. another Ice Cream Social…those young, energetic (shorter again, your actions, your achievements, and your attitudes Picture it: Princeton (Princeton Day School, to be more than both you and I) incoming sixth graders will follow in have inspired me. Today is the pinnacle of such moments; precise), Winter 2004, Girls Ice Hockey Prep Champion- your footsteps and will look to the example you have set. my heart is a bit heavy as it overflows with pride. I have long anticipated this graduation ceremony for we ships. I had just recently been appointed Headmaster In short, we must never lose sight of the fact that we are Throughout our seven years together, we as a faculty began at Morristown-Beard seven years ago – together. I and this was one of the first big sporting event which I part of the Circle of Life. have tried to provide you with lessons and experiences knew that this day, this speech, your class would hold a attended for MBS. Our recently created girls ice hockey As an art historian, I can see – just as you can – how that will serve you well at Morristown-Beard and beyond. special place in my heart, but for obvious reasons, they team was just starting to be good…but we were no match people have tried to improve the aesthetics of the world Now, allow me to ask three things more of you: savor this are even more poignant and meaningful than I could for Lawrenceville. They toyed with us and almost couldn’t through art and architecture. They create beautiful land- moment…it is one to cherish forever; always remember have ever imagined. Indeed, Morristown-Beard has been help but score; they went on to beat us 10-0…it may have scapes, stunning buildings, and awesome physical tes- MBS and its guiding principles…they will serve you well; a shared journey which we began together, and which we been worse had it not been for the mercy rule. And now, taments. But the power of nature, extends far beyond and with this as your foundation, don’t let us down…pas- conclude together. seven years later, it’s quite a different story. Our girls are that of mankind. So what happens if those gardens, and sionately pursue your dreams. Undoubtedly, that is a tall Most likely, we first met at an Ice Cream Social that now the undisputed best team in the state and they beat edifices, and structures are not properly tended, cared for, order, but I have every confidence in each of you to do so probably seems like forever ago to you. Certainly, so much Lawrenceville twice this season, home and away, 3-1 and and nurtured? In time, they will become overgrown; they with grace and determination. And by so doing, you will has changed in those years. For starters, believe it or not, 2-0. Look at that evolution: MBS had just formed a girls will crumble; they may even disappear. The unstoppable build upon the legacy that is Morristown-Beard. I think for a short while in your sixth grade, I was probably hockey team from nothing…and within a short period of march of nature means that if the following generations With heartfelt gratitude and immense pride, it is indeed taller than your whole class…well, just about your whole time, they found themselves playing for a prep champion- don’t care for those things that were gifted to them, they my honor to say, “Congratulations, Morristown-Beard class! That, and so much more, has changed…in a way ev- ship. Now, today’s team has built on that accomplishment will not endure. In other words, never take more than you Class of 2011!” erything has, to some degree. And it should, that after all – which was so remarkable at the time – and taken it to give; always give more than you take. That is part of our is life…ever evolving. places that the members of the 2004 team could hardly culture here at Morristown-Beard, and living by that guid- In our time, for example, the campus has been trans- have imagined. ing rule will benefit not only this community, but every Dr. Alex Curtis formed dramatically. You were one of the first classes to There are hundreds of stories just like that one…think community in which you participate…in all of your future enjoy all of our new athletic fields and playing surfaces. about nearly every other athletic team, think about CMW endeavors. Indeed, if you can continue to uphold that Headmaster

2 3 Class Valedictorian Jr., is presented to that senior boy sented to the girl in the senior class Emily Price who best exemplifies the qualities who has shown the greatest Accolades The Valedictorian is the senior with of character, scholarship, leadership all-around improvement.

the highest grade point average over and service. the junior and senior years. Burke-Wilkie Trophy Nancy Carolyn Hoyer Forrestel Nugent Class Leader Award Memorial Award The Burke-Wilkie Trophy is awarded Lauren Capo Emily Price to the boy in the Upper School who Forrestel Nugent Emily Price The Nancy Carolyn Hoyer Memo- The Class Leader is the student with has shown the greatest improvement the highest grade point average in, rial Award is presented to the senior in all-around development. strictly, the senior year. girl who has been judged by the faculty and her classmates to have Thompson D. Grant best shown the qualities exemplified Mrs. Thomas W. Award by Nancy of personality, integrity, Cauldwell Cup Forrestel Nugent responsibility, friendliness, coopera- Alexander Fetchko The Thompson Doane Grant Award tion and school spirit. The Mrs. Thomas W. Cauldwell Cup is given to the senior who has shown is awarded for consistent, conscien- the greatest academic improvement Arthur Lee James Award tious volunteer service to the School since the 11th grade. Mackenzie Keck community. ck The Arthur Lee James Award is Mackenzie Ke given to the young man judged Frederick Cross by his peers to best exemplify the Remington Service Award qualities of integrity, responsibility, Emily Collier cooperation and school spirit. The Frederick Cross Remington William H. McBride Prize Service Award is presented to a se- Rebecca Saltzman nior in recognition of his/her caring The William H. McBride Prize is service to others, a demonstrated presented by the faculty in honor concern for fairness, and compassion of William H. McBride, a teacher of for individuals in need.

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La from 1977 to 1996. The prize rec- Philip L. Anderson Prize ognizes students whose academic Will Gerhard vigor, enthusiasm and curiosity serve The Philip L. Anderson Prize is both as an example to other stu- presented to that senior whose cca Saltzman Dickinson W. Richards Cup Emily Price dents and as a reminder of the spirit enthusiasm, energy, and interest in and dedication of Mr. McBride. Rebe The Dickinson W. Richards Cup, in the welfare of fellow students have memory of a wise counselor and de- served to promote school spirit and voted friend of Miss Beard’s School, William C. Mules Prize the sense of community at Morris- Lucy Donnally Jeffrey Carter is awarded annually to that member town-Beard. of the senior class who has made the The William C. Mules Prize is awarded annually to the senior who greatest progress in her studies and Hauserman Award character during her years in the Up- possesses a passionate love of learn- per School. ing and a fascination for an enor- Sarah Bayersdorfer mous range of facts and stories. The Hauserman Award is presented Hillas Citizenship Award to that senior who displays sincerity, Mackenzie Keck Lucie C. Beard Award compassion, and consistent dedica- The Hillas Citizenship Award, in Lucy Donnally tion to those qualities best exempli- memory of Albert Fisher Weber, The Lucie C. Beard Award is pre- fying human character.

Jeffrey Car 4 ter 5 Gover nt n a special and rare quality that we are so dience, which I am proud to say sold we move forward in our lives we should e m lucky to have. I’m going to be honest in out the main seating level in beautiful not forget to also cherish the day to day d e saying it’s pretty hard to have ninety- Founder’s Hall. This is another great activities that defined our Morristown- n u five best friends, but I think we came example of the individual successes of Beard experience, whether it be arguing t t pretty close. I look back upon the past our students being enhanced by our calls over a game of four square, hang- S year, and share so many memories with community. As a result of the success ing out in the library, or running to class Brandon all of my classmates (that I’m not quite of CMW, for the first time ever, in col- late with a sandwich in hand because ready to leave behind), but a few stand laboration with the SGA, we were able you have late lunch. out in particular. to put on a full outdoor concert on the I hope that you all hold these Baron This past winter our boys’ quad, from which we raised over four- great memories as close to your heart hockey team had high expectations, but teen hundred dollars donated to the as I do, as we share this final amazing p 1 the season had not begun as planned. relief efforts in Japan. accomplishment together. No matter r After a very slow start they looked to As a class we’ve shared so how different we are or how different e ’ 1 s t turn around the season by winning the many of these wonderful memories we become, we will at least always share iden conference championship, but in order together, like tinfoil wrapping the en- these unbelievable experiences and to do so the boys would need to defeat tire school for our senior prank, or the have one very, very important thing in teams they had previously lost to two festivities that ensued at Mackenzie’s common: we are the graduating class times each. After stunning Randolph house later that night, but our fond of 2011 at the Morristown-Beard School 3-2 in overtime, the team was set to face memories of high school should not of Excellence. Congratulations guys, we undefeated Morris Knolls in the finals. only be shaped by such moments. As did it, and we did it together. In order to take home the Mennen Cup for the third year in a row, our players would need all the help they could get. Around two hundred stu- dents lined the stands as if they were going to a Hawaiian Luau party in an- ticipation of the puck dropping to start the championship game. (Jake Fishter “ No matter how different we are or how is probably shaking his head right now In past speeches I have compared myself to the likes of President John F. Kennedy because he claims the Luau idea was different we become, we will or used borderline inappropriate quotes from movies, his even though I know it was mine, but but I knew stunts like those would not fit on a venue like this, regardless, we all shed layers of cloth- at least always share these unbelievable ing in the dead of winter in support of our graduation day. our team. Because we came together experiences and have one very, very to cheer on the guys, they played in- As SGA President I have had to modest person graduating from this publications. At the same time, when I credibly hard for us, and shut out Mor- important thing in common: give many speeches, most of which have class, or the most humble, I will gladly look at my classmates, I see a cohesive ris Knolls 4-0. This is a prime example been pretty easy for me to deliver. One admit when I am impressed by the ac- group of well- rounded students. Why our of support and success going hand in we are the graduating class of 2011 at the might say speaking is one of my natural complishments of others, and I am class possesses these two characteristics hand. in parallel is no coincidence, and in fact abilities, if not too natural, but when de- certainly proud of what my peers have However this does not only Morristown-Beard School of Excellence.” liberating upon how to address my class, been able to accomplish in our years at each quality thrives off of the other. The apply to sports. Over the past year, the class of 2011, I was at a loss of words MBS. When I look at the Class of 2011, reason so many individuals have been Contemporary Music Workshop – bet- – a first for me. In past speeches I have I see a diverse group of individuals from able to enjoy particular success in each of ter known as CMW – organized several compared myself to the likes of Presi- different races and religions, but be- their own areas is because our class has successful live shows. Right now, try to dent John F. Kennedy or used borderline yond that, have many different hobbies repeatedly been able to come together as imagine a live rock concert with no au- inappropriate quotes from movies, but I and interests – like Clarence Williams’s a unified group in support of each other. dience. Pitiful, is one word that comes knew stunts like those would not fit on a award-wining movie making, Callie Now many people out in the to mind, but this did not happen to our venue like this, our graduation day. Smith’s competitive show jumping, or crowd are probably thinking, “What’s so performers. The success of the shows While I may not be the most Ruth Frankel’s dedication to our student great about that?” but community is truly rested largely in the hands of the au- Brandon Baron ’11

6 7 s fro rk m when I returned, my teachers we’re glad wasn’t my teacher for that class. We know we’ve worked hard to get this far. a t m h not only that I was back, that I was back may not value enough that our teachers We have college, grad school, intern- e e and healthy. When I came to campus to wanted to see us do well not for their ships, and whatever else necessary to r re-enroll, finally done being the patient, benefit, but for our own. And now we’ve reach the goals we want to reach. And Doc Cooper shook my hand, smiled a got to do them proud. I have no doubt that all of us will get wide smile, and said, “Glad you’re well.” My family and friends have put up there in some shape or form, maybe in 4 Emily I’m not an alumna; I’m a part of the fam- with me and my ridiculous nature to years, maybe in 6, maybe in a university filled with like-minded people, maybe ily here. over-react on the eve every test and pa- abroad. But while we’re getting there, v think about the people around you and Price 1 a help them when you can. Our teachers, 1 our parents, our friends – all did it for us. l ’ e Pay it forward. The Golden Rule. d n Guys, take all that we’ve learned here i i a and run. Find the best pair of Nikes ctor you’ve got, and go. The only place to go is forward. Remember all that we’ve accomplished and the people who got All of them are truly invested in our per due date. I know, I know, I am what us there. Do them proud – it’s time to education. Doctor Molowa spent hours I am. With your support, I made it here, become an adult. It’s scary, it’s mind- with me and my gargantuan AP Chem- and I thank you for everything, from the boggling, it’s unknown, it might be istry book after class, trying to explain bottom of my heart. messy, but it’s life. Live it. If we try to go the concepts of general chemistry from We’re here in suits and dresses to get back, we’ll break the tiny furniture. redox to equilibrium and everything in our diplomas and finally graduate, but Congrats Class of 2011, let’s take this between. He wanted me to succeed, that’s only the beginning. We each have show on the road. Thank you. and I did. Mr. Brescher cheered me our own goals in life – doctor, lawyer, through AP Calculus, even though he CEO, legislator, artist, engineer – and I Emily Price ’11

We’re here in suits and dresses to get our diplomas and finally graduate, but that’s only the beginning. We each have our own goals in life – doctor, lawyer, On behalf of the class of 2011, I would like to present the Mor- CEO, legislator, artist, engineer – and I know we’ve worked hard to get this far. Senior Gift ristown-Beard School community with a gift. This year, a Crimson Maple Tree will be planted right here, on Senior Circle, in honor of the class of Dedication 2011. Upon considering Morristown-Beard’s commitment to sustainable I’d like to thank all of you advantages to not being in kindergar- in this class, and I am proud to graduate living, it is apparent that the Crimson Maple is an excellent way to honor gathered on Senior Circle for celebrat- ten. The most poignant being, “the fur- among you. Before I confuse everyone, I our school and remember our class. While some gifts may fade out of style ing with us. For us, it’s seemed like an niture is tiny.” must admit that I am an adopted member or wear down, the Crimson Maple, part of the red maple family of trees, eternity to get from last September to We’re adults. I’m not sure if that’s of the class of 2011. I spent what should has a lifespan of about 150 years. They reach maturity around 70-80 years now; crossing months, weeks, even days scarier for us or our parents. My mom have been my junior year on what I called into their lifetimes. This means that classes for the next 4-5 generations of off our calendars. For everyone else, we must be thinking, I’m not old enough to “medical sabbatical,” and returned in the students will be able to appreciate the growth of this tree that will probably only started kindergarten a few years have an adult as a daughter. She’s nod- fall of 2009, older, maybe wiser, and with outlive all of us here. ago. On September 4th, 1997, I ran out ding. less intestine. But, I found friends here the door with my 101 Dalmatians back- I’m sure I didn’t start Morristown- again - welcoming me with either a hello The Crimson Maple radiates some of the most vibrant shades of crimson I’ve ever seen. When the new freshmen class and returning students ar- pack, ready to take over the world. Beard as an adult; I was a freshman in or, in the case of Nicolas Strunc, a humon- rive in the fall, they will be greeted with the radiant glow of crimson leaves Sometimes, I think about returning to my brand-new polo shirt, ironed khakis, gous bear hug. against the crisp white of Beard Hall. We look forward to being able to When I returned to campus, I knew the that day I started kindergarten. It wasn’t looking around this campus in awe. I was watch the tree’s progress as we return to campus throughout the years. A such a bad gig - snacktime, naptime, just a kid. fabulous cast of characters that are the tree is a gift that keeps on giving, providing shade from the hot sun, hold- what more could you ask for? I mistak- The people that sit beside me to- Morristown-Beard faculty would be here, ing together the soil beneath our feet, and continually flying the colors we enly posed this question to a friend who day helped me get to this podium. My ready to challenge me. Each one of them mACKENZIE kECK, ’11 have honored in our time at MBS. quickly provided a very colorful list of classmates, you found a place for me embraces us as members of the family—

8 9 “As a class you have demonstrated strength and resilience, hope and joy, success and immense potential.”

-dr. alex curtis

The Graduation Gallery The class of 2011

“The people who sit beside me today helped me get to this podium. My classmates, you found a place for me in this class, and I am proud to graduate among you.”

-EMILY PRICE ’11

10 11 Instrumental Music Award Art Award Moving Up Lux Saravanapavan Marc Kamil

Dance Award Congeniality Award Awards Olivia Schreiber Thomas Urciuoli Theatre Award Will Laud

Performing Arts teacher Andrea Deventer congratulates Oliva Schreiber.

Director of Middle School Athletics John Sheppard congratulates John McDonald and Anna Rudinski.

World Language Performing Arts, teacher Juan Tejeda Physical Education Award Department Chair congratulates Andrew Howarth Susan Speidel Tyler Smith. congratulates Maddie Morris Will Laud. Francis Perrelly Science Award J.D. Parker

Physical Education teacher Mike Sturgeon English Award congratulates Andrew Howarth. Jared Gaby-Biegel

Kay Drake History Award Connor Cairoli

Math Award Danielle Sclafani Darren Burns congratulates J.D. Parker Spanish Award Olivia Schreiber Class Leader Leona Fagan French Award Performing and J.D. Parker Visual Arts teacher Tyler Smith Jeanine Erickson congratulates Slattery Award for Sports Vocal Music Award Lux Saravanapavan. John McDonald Tyler Smith Anna Rudinski

English teacher Holly Darby congratulates Jared Gaby-Biegel 12 13 Moving Up “ We are all happy for your progress and development – GALLERY and sad to see you go. We will miss you as we cheer you onward.”

-Darren burns

“We have seen tremendous development in this group because their teachers, advisors, and coaches have nurtured their social and emotional growth as much as their academic growth.”

-Darren burns

14 15 Moving Up Remarks Moving Up Head of the Middle School Darren Burns speaks to the Class of 2015 Class of 2011 Washington, DC, and Pat Bassett, the President of NAIS, spoke about a meeting he had just had at the White House. While Mr. Bassett had planned on meeting with President Obama, the President was called away at the last minute, so he met instead with Vice President Biden. Basset asked the Vice President—who had himself attended a private school—if he had had any teachers who had changed the course of his life. This question prompted 20 minutes of impassioned and personal reflections from the Vice President. (Even for Vice President Biden, that’s quite a lot of recollection!) He disclosed that, while in school, he had suffered from a very serious stutter, of the magnitude of King George VI of England, whose story was so movingly told in The King’s Speech. The course of the Vice-President’s life was forever changed by the middle school teacher who taught him how to speak in cadences, but, perhaps just as significantly, also told him that he had other gifts that would compensate for his stuttering. The teacher believed in him, and saw his unique potential. That type of critical personal relationship is what we all hope our children will encounter in school, and it is what we strive to create at MBS. But what distinguishes this year’s class, what makes it a bit magical… is that this level of nurturing, support is not provided just by the teach- ers, but it also flows in a network of connections providing mutual support among classmates as well. As students, friends and colleagues, you were there for each other to help bring ideas and concepts to fruition in the classroom… You were there for each other as you took on new challenges in the arts, It is wonderful to see so many members of our school community whether tap dancing, performing at CMW or at the spring art festi- gathered here today to celebrate the moving up of our 8th graders. val…. You were there for each other when a classmate lost his brother, Looking back, amid the joy of our end-of-year rituals and the pomp and you took on his grief as your own… In so many different ways, and circumstance that surrounds them, I am struck by just how much your selflessness and self-awareness demonstrated maturity beyond these young scholars have contributed to every area of School life your years. Colin Andrews Dylan Iuzzolino Nicholas Rella – from the classroom… to the playing fields… to the stage… this 8th One of my favorite morning routines is taking a stroll down the 8th Grade group has been the heart and soul of the Middle School. Grade hallway on any given morning. Talk about connectivity! There Sean Andrews Liam Jago Anna Rudinski And I am excited by the thought of how much they will continue to is about a 20-minute window – between 7:45 and 8:05 – that feels like Kevin Budd Marc Kamil Nicholas Sanford achieve, and to contribute, as they move on in their academic careers a “flash rave” hitting the hallways. Kids are everywhere – and the posi- at MBS. tive energy is contagious. Students are catching up and acting like Connor Cairoli Mahdiyyah Karriem Timothy Sanford Watching the growth of our 8th graders each year as they make the they haven’t seen each other in weeks, the girls screaming out hellos Ascari Chotoosingh James Kellogg Peter Sanna difficult transition from childhood to adolescence is an incredibly re- and the boys grunting some version of a greeting and giving out bro Margaret Collier Chelsea Kramer warding experience, and every teacher, every advisor, and every coach hugs. Luxshman Saravanapavan is proud of your accomplishments and looks forward to great things There are groups of students on the floor studying, debates with Gregory Comito William Laud Benjamin Schreiber from you in the future. teachers about house challenges, and – depending on the season – Jessica Compton Jordan LiVolsi This class includes seven inductees into the National Junior Honor there may even be a furtive game of football or lacrosse breaking out Olivia Schreiber Kendall Cornine Elizabeth MacCowatt Society; they served as the editors of the yearbook; they comprise the in the upper lobby. And then—as quickly as they come together, they Danielle Sclafani majority of contributors to the School’s newspaper and literary maga- disperse – off to class and ready to start the day – a day that is ground- Samuel Curtis Kyle Maslan zine; they starred in the lead roles on the stage and in the band. They ed in the supportive and collaborative environment of students and Matthew Sefcik Abigail Dellapina John McDonald led two undefeated athletic teams – not to mention a dozen other teachers alike. Tyler Smith teams with outstanding win/loss records. As this class enters its freshman year, I ask that you continue to de- William DeMartin Elizabeth Mignon Their impressive resumé has as much to do with the nurturing velop those connections with your teachers and classmates. Take that Jordan Earlywine Robert Mitchell Carina Steficek relationship with their teachers as it does with their relationships with same approach in exploring your studies, continue to push outside Aaron Tabak each other. your intellectual comfort zone, take on healthy risks, travel abroad, act, Jared Gaby-Biegel Sarina Morales We have seen tremendous development in this group because sign up for a cool elective, reach for the stars, and be ready also to Jillian Garfunkel Madeleine Morris Nathaniel Taggart their teachers, advisors, and coaches have nurtured their social and reach out a hand in support when one of your MBS brothers or sisters Kayla-Renee Terry emotional growth as much as their academic growth. They feel con- stumbles. Hannah Guenther Kathryn Movsovich nected to the teachers in a meaningful way; they have thrived in a safe And in the end, perhaps that’s all I really want to say to you today: Edward Hatfield Jeffrey Parker Hannah Toohey environment that encourages them to take academic risks. They have continue to be there for each other, in good times and bad. May your Thomas Urciuoli learned from failure and discovered how good decisions come from next four years, and the years beyond, be as fruitful as these last three Andrew Howarth Thomas Rago bad experiences. They challenged established perceptions, asked have been. Gabriela Hyman Lindsay Reeth critical questions, and gave new voice to their creativity. Congratulations to a most memorable class: the Morristown-Beard I was reminded of how important and precious this connection is Moving Up class of 2011 and Graduating class of 2015! I’ll see you in to our students earlier this year when I was at the NAIS conference in September. 16 17 Morristown-Beard School Class of 2011 Class of 2011 Matriculation List Claire Abely Boston College Hannah Levy Suffolk University Claire Elizabeth Abely Lauren Taylor Feldman Hannah Sivia Levy Alix Elizabeth Shulman Jashiel Apolonario The College of New Jersey Elisabeth Maranca Dickinson College Neela Asaadi Northeastern University Jeffrey Maser Brandeis University Jashiel Joyce Llana Apolinario Alexander Crane Fetchko Elisabeth Brooke Maranca Allison Jill Silvershein Anna Balliet New York University Tyler Meller Montclair State University Brandon Baron Vanderbilt University Ana Mendoza Fairfield University Jeffrey Ellis Maser Neela Asaadi Charlotte McMurtrie Fisher Eric R. Slipowitz Sarah Bayersdorfer Boston University Catherine Miller Tulane University Taina Bey Smith College Conor Molke University of Colorado Anna Christine Balliet Jake Edward Fishter Tyler Joseph Meller Callie Morgan Smith Caroline Bouillon University of Vermont Thomas Moore Northeastern University Brandon M. Baron John Hamilton Fleming Ana Cristina Mendoza Madeleine Boyle Bucknell University Forrestel Nugent Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hilary Laura Smith Kevin Brennan Pennsylvania State University Quentin Ong University of Maryland Sarah Elizabeth Bayersdorfer Ruth Laurel Frankel Catherine Anya Miller Alyssa Bufis Nichols College Edward Osowski Elmira College Samantha Ware Stathis Laura Palladino Syracuse University Conor James Molke Lauren Capo Loyola University Maryland Taina Yasmine Bey Jared B. Friedman * Harsh Patel George Washington University Cerea Elizabeth Steficek Jeffrey Carter Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Thomas Robert Moore Nevin Chetry New York University Emily Price Vassar College Madeleine Fay Boyle Neale Kamal Gadde Nicholas Vladimir Strunc * Emily Collier North Carolina State University Jonah Price Brandeis University Forrestel Clark Nugent Kevin Thomas Brennan Will Grayson Gerhard John Desmond University of Colorado Molly Radin Washington University in St. Louis Ciara Devereux Tulane University Ethan Riback Drexel University Quentin Lee Ong Jaime Elizabeth Summers Caroline E. Bouillon Stephen John Gianis, Jr. Ellen Dey Gettysburg College Jaclyn Rosenberg Elon University Edward Alexander Osowski Rachel Danielle Tabak Lucy Donnally Miami University Rebecca Saltzman Kenyon College Alyssa Nicole Bufis Tyler James Gilsenan Timothy Donovan Mount Saint Mary’s University Matthew Santucci The Lawrenceville School Laura Jean Palladino Carly Rachel Tarowsky Alexander Dranetz Landmark College Lauren Schenk Northeastern University Lauren Constance Capo Anthony S. Guerrieri, Jr. Dante Durso Quinnipiac University Madeline Schumacher St. Lawrence University Harsh M. Patel * Tiffany Anna Marie Taylor John Fay Gettysburg College Salvatore Sclafani Loyola University Maryland Jeffrey Kimball Carter Andrew Robert Hartel Lauren Feldman Muhlenberg College Gregory Scott Syracuse University Emily Hannah Price * William Rawson Vandeveer Nevin Bivek Chetry Catherine Alissa Harwood Alexander Fetchko Boston University Alix Shulman Lehigh University Jonah Eliezer Price Charlotte Fisher Savannah College of Art and Design Allison Silvershein Union College Cristal Madison Vivanco Emily Kathryn Collier Kathryn Johanna Hentenaar Jake Fishter Western New England College Eric Slipowitz American University Molly Elizabeth Radin * Callie Smith Gap Year Emily Lynn Vnencak John Fleming Salve Regina University John Kenneth Desmond Caroline Grace Hollander Ruth Frankel Boston University Hilary Smith Northeastern University Ethan Marc Riback Jared Friedman Emory University Samantha Stathis Fairfield University Ciara Emily Devereux Ashley Alicia Hutchinson Karly Sara Weinreb Jaclyn Lara Rosenberg Neale Gadde Bucknell University Cerea Steficek Northeastern University Ellen Frances Dey Stephanie Claire Ironson Clarence Edward Williams IV Will Gerhard Syracuse University Nicholas Strunc Bates College Rebecca Anne Saltzman * Stephen Gianis University of Alabama Jaime Summers Miami University Lucy Smith Donnally Dylan Arielle Joskowitz Diana Rochelle Williams Tyler Gilsenan Quinnipiac University Rachel Tabak Syracuse University Matthew Charles Santucci Anthony Guerrieri Syracuse University Carly Tarowsky Tulane University Timothy M. Donovan, Jr. Janice Michelle Karbachinskiy Justine Alexandra Wnek Tiffany Taylor Fairleigh Dickinson University Lauren Hillary Schenk Andrew Hartel Loyola University Maryland Catherine Harwood Mount Holyoke College William Vandeveer Clemson University Alexander William Dranetz Mackenzie J. Keck Madeline Bogel Schumacher Kwadwo Azikiwe Woods-Lokken Kathryn Hentenaar Loyola University Maryland Cristal Vivanco North Carolina State University Emily Vnencak Northeastern University Dante Alexander Durso Gregory Gordon Kirk Caroline Hollander Miami University Salvatore Joseph Sclafani Derek Michael Zambon Ashley Hutchinson The College of New Jersey Karly Weinreb Binghamton University Stephanie Ironson Pennsylvania State University Clarence Williams Carnegie Mellon University John Francis Fay IV Matthew Tyler Kleinberg Gregory Logan Scott Zoe Lauren Zisis * Dylan Joskowitz Indiana University Diana Williams American University Janice Karbachinskiy Franklin & Marshall College Justine Wnek Muhlenberg College Mackenzie Keck American University Kwadwo Woods-Lokken Hamilton College Gregory Kirk Emory University Derek Zambon University of Colorado Matthew Kleinberg Quinnipiac University Zoe Zisis Northeastern University 18 * Denotes membership in Cum Laude Society Open to view class of 2011 > 19

Saturday

Reunion events on Saturday, May 14th included the Lehman Lecture presented by renowned garden historian Marta McDowell, campus tours, a full slate of athletic events, an Alumni Bar-B-Que, and a cocktail party later in Morristown-Beard the evening. Celebrates Alumni Weekend

Graduates from the Beard School, the Morristown School, and Morristown- Beard School gathered on campus on May 13th and 14th to reunite with old friends and enjoy a full slate of activities as part of Alumni Weekend 2011.

The festivities began on Friday, May 13th as members of the MBS community gathered in Founders Hall to honor Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Amy Arnold ’97, Taryn Barnes Peppo ’86 and Jyles Tucker ’02. From left to right: Brittany Doyle ‘06, Matt Kruvant ‘06, Pat Yannotta ‘06, Jordan Deombeleg ’06

Lehman Lecture presented by renowned garden historian Marta McDowell Amy Arnold ’97 and Benjamin “Spike” Billings

Joseph Farmer ’91 and Chip Rollinson ’91

MBS Hall of Fame Athletes/Members

Class of 1961 Julie Beckman ’91 and Amy Arnold ’97, Jyles Tucker ’02, and Taryn Barnes Peppo ’86 Matt McKenna ’91 20 Jim Eagan 21 Peter Chavonelle and Patrick Burke ’84 and George Fessenden Fred Greenberg ’55

At the Alumni Bar-B-Que, the MBS community honored those classes celebrating a milestone, as well as our departing Headmaster, Alex Curtis. The festivities continued well into the night with individual class gatherings off campus.

Valerie Riback ’82 and Virginia Ranger

Class of 1991

Class of 2006

Class of ’51 Penny Boorman, Gail Thomas Gray and Hope Harrison Lampe

Patrick Burke ‘84, Alex Curtis, Audrey Parker ’46 and Henry Parker

22 23 Class of 1986 Hub Hollow Dan Scansaroli ’01 and Katie Harrison ’01 Deep Purple to Katrina & The Waves. ris Johnson ’16. the way. During his seven years at Morristown-Beard, Dr. Cur- “This season was a dream season,” said Coach Meany, This year’s event also marked the return of tennis, as tis has worked tirelessly to enhance the MBS experi- “The boys worked hard and deserve all the credit for players competed in a round-robin tournament on Mor- ence for students, faculty and staff, alumni, parents and staying focused through the entire season.” ris County Golf Club’s clay courts. friends. With the Strategic Plan as his map, Dr. Curtis’ In the evening, members of the MBS community dedication to moving the institution forward has been “It’s not often that a team has so many talented players, enjoyed Crimson Night - a cocktail reception, dinner, unwavering. Beyond new facilities, cutting edge cur- and yet not one boy put himself before his teammates,” and live and silent auctions. Parent and professional riculum and the highest caliber community, Dr. Curtis added Coach Scriff. “This group really knows how to MBS auctioneer Kathy Shepperly auctioned off golf trips, leaves MBS at the forefront of its peers with technol- pull together.” vacations, and a large puzzle representing the Crimson ogy. On the eve of a school-wide iPad program and a News Briefs athletic program. In a silent auction, guests had an op- Wilkie Technology Center, Morristown-Beard is setting “This has been an excellent year for MBS Middle School portunity to bid on tickets to sports events, jewelry, au- expectation for innovation and creativity in relation to sports,” said Darren Burns, “and this 8th Grade class is tographed memorabilia and much more. technology. perhaps the most athletically talented class of my ten- Thanks to all of those who participated and made In honor of Dr. Curtis and his contributions to MBS, ure as Head of the Middle School. There are several this such a fun evening! tribute gifts in honor of Dr. Curtis can be made to the boys on the 7-0 Lacrosse Team who were also members All proceeds from the event support the Morris- Wilkie Technology Center Project. To make a gift, of the 10-2 Soccer team and the 10-0 Ice Hockey Team. town-Beard School athletic program. The tournament is please send a check to the MBS Development Office, 70 It’s unbelievable, really.” named in honor of Larry Totton who was a 1955 gradu- Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 or call the De- Totton Golf & Crimson Night a Success! ate of the Morristown School and a 1960 graduate of Le- velopment Office at (973) 539-3032. You may also make Four MBS students receive high University. After serving several years in the U.S. a gift online by visit- Princeton Prize Marine Corps, he returned to the Morristown School in ing www.mbs.net. Congratulations to 1964 to begin his teaching career. Larry taught in the Social Studies Department and was an outstanding Morristown-Beard School students Diana Williams coach of track, wrestling and cross-country. He was re- Middle School ’11, Lamar Harmon ’12, sponsible for founding the MBS Alumni Association af- Boys’ Lax Takes Ashley Hutchinson ’11 ter the merger in 1974 and served as its President until County Title his death in 1977. He was inducted into the Morristown- and Tiffany Taylor ’11, Beard School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987. Congratulations to who received Certificates the MBS Middle of Accomplishments from MBS Celebrates Dr. Curtis School boys’ la- the Princeton Prize in crosse team, which Race Relations of North- Some farewells are done with a simple speech and may- captured the Coun- ern New Jersey for their development and organiza- be a few pictures. This clearly wasn’t one of them. ty Championship on May 26th following a thrilling 10-9 tion of the 2011 Morristown-Beard School Student In a touching and fun-filled overtime victory over The Peck School. Diversity Summit. farewell celebration With the win, Morristown-Beard finished the year The Princeton Prize in Race Relations awards young for Headmaster Alex undefeated with a perfect 7-0 record. They are the sec- leaders in promoting harmony, understanding and Curtis on May 27th, ond MBS Middle School team to finish the year without respect among people of different races within their the MBS commu- a loss. This winter, the boys’ ice hockey team wrapped schools or communities. The Princeton Prize is awarded nity showed plenty of up a perfect 10-0 season. to high school students in 24 regions throughout the U.S. heart – and soul. The Morristown-Beard advanced to the County Finals The 2011 Student Diversity Summit at Morristown- celebration began at following an 8-2 semifinal win over Pingry and a 14-0 Beard School engaged over 75 students from area Morning Meeting with shutout of Chester. In the finals, both MBS and Peck schools in discussions about the social and cultural ex- a rollicking perfor- showed tremendous determination and perseverance periences and challenges many students encounter in mance of “Soul Man” as temperatures on the artificial turf measured 95 de- their daily lives. featuring faculty, staff grees. One of the highlights of the Student Diversity Sum- and students decked The MBS team, captained by John McDonald ’15 mit was the screening of the film, “The Prep School out in Ray-Ban sun- and Matt Sefcik ’15 and coached by Kevin Meany and Negro” with a special keynote presentation by the film- The 34th Larry Totton Golf Classic & Crimson Night glasses, skinny ties and PJ Scriff, was rich with 8th Grade talent. In addition maker, Andre Robert Lee. In his documentary film, An- was hosted by The Crimson Club on May 23rd, and was fedora hats. to John and Matt, this year’s team’s three-year veter- dre Robert Lee, born and raised in a rough section of a huge success thanks to the very generous support During a British- ans were Will deMartin ’15, Jimmy Kellogg ’15, Teddy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania recounts his life story and of MBS parents, alumni and friends. The event, led by themed picnic, MBS Hatfield ’15, Nick & Tim Sanford ’15, Nate Taggart ’15, experiences of attending Germantown Friends School, Chair Moira O’Connell, not only raised funds for MBS faculty, staff, students, and Thomas Urcuioli ’15. Over the past two years, the an elite-predominately white private school on the “oth- student-athletes and the athletic program, but it also parents and alumni gath- 8th Grade cadre has been expanded by Colin & Sean er side of town.” “The Prep School Negro,” illustrates raised school spirit and a sense of community. ered on the Quad to say goodbye to Dr. Curtis, play Andrews ’15, Connor Cairoli ’15, Jordan Earlywine ’15, Lee’s experiences interacting with people much differ- More than 70 golfers braved the mist and drizzle and Frisbee, have their pictures taken with cut-outs of Prince Liam Jago ’15, Thomas Rago ’15, Nick Rella ’15. And bal- ent than in a private school setting. The film has been enjoyed a wonderful day on the course, participating in William and Kate Middleton, bask in the sun and en- ancing out the team were 7th Graders Casey Andrews shown in many venues including the 2009 People of numerous contests and opportunities for prizes along joy the some of Dr. Curtis’ favorite music ranging from ’16, Spencer Bridges ’16, Zachariah Buteux ‘16 and Har- Color Conference as well as other independent schools,

24 25 colleges and universities around the country. This was nated by Morristown-Beard junior Jessica Greene ’12. the first time that his film has been shown in northern Ann Monka was born in Poland and was 10 years old Get your gift in early! New Jersey. Mr. Lee’s presentation included a screen- when World War II broke out. After a heavy bombing in ing of the film and a 45-minute Question & Answer ses- 1941, her city of Lida was occupied by the Germans and sion afterwards. her home was burned down in front of her eyes. “One MBS ANNUAL FUND 2011-2012 Following the film, the students facilitated house after another went down in flames,” she said. “We discussions which provided the Summit participants didn’t know where to turn.” with the opportunity to have an open, thoughtful and She recalled hiding in an attic above the brewery Now more than ever, it is all about participation! focused conversation about social differences through where he father worked. Many other members of her the lens of the film and the following cultural identi- family were incarcerated by the Nazis in a Jewish ghet- fiers: race, gender, class, sexual identity, ethnicity and to on the outskirts of the city. Eventually, she learned As a member of the MBS community, your support of the MBS Annual Fund is critically important. religion. that the Nazis took 6,700 residents of the ghetto – in- Your support • at any level • will make a difference! cluding her grandmother, aunts and uncles - out to a Cum Laude Inducts Nine New Members field and massacred them. Her father, brother and sister Please note, you can use the enclosed gift envelope or give online at www.mbs.net/giving were put on a cattle car to be sent to a concentration camp, and she and her mother escaped and fled for the woods. “During this time, there was only one thing on our minds and that was to join the Partisans,” she said. “Life as a Partisan in the forests was difficult. People Attention Graduates of Class Years Ending in 7s and 2s! had to move from place to place to avoid discovery.” Amazingly, Ann was reunited with her A generous donor has offered a special reunion giving challenge! All gifts made by reunioning alumni to the 2011-2012 MBS Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar! Take advantage of this opportunity to double the value (and the impact!) of your support by making your gift today!

Nine Morristown-Beard School students were induct- save the date! ed into The Cum Laude Society at a special dinner in Founders Hall on April 26th. Alumni Weekend This year’s inductees are: Jared Friedman ’11, Dylan Krouse ’12, Harsh Patel ’11, Molly Radin ’11, Jillian Raia ’12, Rebecca Saltzman ’11, Nicholas Strunc ’11, Cynthia May 18-19, 2012 Tremonte ’12, and Zoe Zisis ’11. sister, brother The students join senior Emily Price ’11, who was inducted into The Cum Laude Society last year. and father, who had jumped from the moving train. Her Morristown-Beard welcomes The Cum Laude Society, modeled on Phi Beta Kap- family reunited in the woods and joined the partisan pa, was founded in 1906 at the Tome School in Port De- group in the forest under the command of Tuvia and all alumni back for our Alumni Weekend in May! posit, Maryland, to promote learning and scholarship in Zeush Bielski. “We had to build our own shelters and secondary schools. The Beard School received its Cum food was scarce, but our will to survive was so strong,” Laude Society charter in 1950, the Morristown School in said Monka. “We hoped and prayed that we would be 1958, and Morristown-Beard School in 1976. liberated.” After spending two years in hiding with the Alumni Bar-B-Que • Alumni Cocktail Party Each chapter elects to membership those members Bielski Brothers, the camp was liberated in December of the senior and junior classes who have demonstrated 1944 by Russian soldiers. Class Get-Togethers academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and good character. The incredible story of Ann Monka and her family is Campus Tours • and much more! told in the 2008 movie, Defiance. Holocaust Survivor Shares Story In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Holocaust After coming to the United States with her family in For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at survivor Ann Monka visited Morristown-Beard School 1949, Ann Monka helped to create a speaker’s bureau 973-539-3032 ext. 549. on May 17th to share her emotional story with students that enables Holocaust survivors to share their stories and faculty at Morning Meeting. The visit was coordi- and lessons with the next generation. 26 27 Raia threw out 12 of 17 base runners who Award for being “an integral part of the Crimson Corner tried to steal, she batted .309 and was midfield and a sly addition to our attack” named Second Team All-NJAC. Ju- according to Coach Meredith Locasto. nior shortstop Taylor Silvestri ’12 earned Brette Brier ’13 was also given a Coaches Varsity Sports Round-Up Honorable Mention All-Conference Award for her tireless work and her posi- honors while junior right fielder Rubana tive nature. Newcomer Laura Mead ’12 Islam’12 was named Honorable Mention was able to grasp new concepts quickly SPRING 2011 All-Prep. The team’s most improved and became an integral part of the start- player was junior outfielder/third base- ing line-up, earning the team’s Most Im- man Jaynie Siegel ’12. proved Player Award. Baseball ships. The boys 4x400 meter team of Girls’ Track & Field It was another stellar season for the Drew Hagerstrom ’12, Mackenzie Keck The girls’ track & field team was once Golf Boys’ Lacrosse MBS baseball team. The Crimson ’11, Kyle Larsson ’14, and Zaki Williams again led by MVP Tatiana Johnson ’12, Although they got off to a slow start The varsity boys’ lacrosse team did not finished with a 16-9 record and ad- ’12 captured first place at Sectionals in who set two school records this year, this season, the golf team finished the enjoy success in terms of wins and loss- vanced to the semifinals of the Morris impressive fashion. Jeff Maser ’11 quali- was crowned Morris County Shot Put year on an eight-match winning streak es, but there were plenty of highlights County Tournament after knocking off fied for the Meet of Champions in high Champion, and was ranked fifth in the and a solid 10-7 record. The team also and individual accomplishments this higher seeded Hanover Park and top jump and the 110 meter hurdles. He state in that event. She was undefeated enjoyed another strong showing in both year. Senior Timothy Donovan ’11 led seeded Delbarton. Morristown-Beard also won the Javelin at Sectionals with a in the shot put circle this year and was the County and Prep Tournaments. The the offensive attack, notching a team- also made it to the quarterfinals of the big personal record, throwing 152’. Ty- equally as tough in the discuss circle. team was led by MVP captain Greg Kirk, high 40 goals for the season. He was State Tournament before falling, 9-7, to ler Meller ’11 also fared extremely well The team was also led by Unsung Hero who placed fifth in the County Tourna- named the Crimson’s Offensive MVP Newark Academy. Head Coach John in the Javelin and all the jumps while Alison Maser ’13, who was a critical ment with a score of 76. Over his four- and also earned First Team All-Water- Sheppard finished the year at 299 ca- Dan Collins ’13 was the team’s top over- member of the MBS sprint relay teams year varsity career, he has been a County men Division and First Team All-Prep reer wins – just one short of the 300- all thrower. In the distance events, a and is a member of the school record- and Prep medalist and has participated B. Coaches Award winner Jake Fishter win milestone. Pitcher Jack Fleming highlight was Nick Cornine ’13 and Kyle holding 4x400m relay. “Her quiet de- in the Tournament of Champions. This ’11 led the team in total points, scoring ’11 was the ace for the Crimson for the Larsson ’14 both breaking the 5-minute termination and growing strength on year, he was named First Team All-Con- 25 goals and adding 22 assists. He was past two seasons, finishing with an 18-5 barrier in the 1600m, running 4:58 and the track will make her a force to be ference. Freshman Spencer Shepperly named Second Team All-Watermen Di- record. He earned All-Prep, All-Con- 4:59 respectively. reckoned with in the coming years,” said ’14 was an important contributor to the vision and First Team All-Prep B. Junior ference and All-Area honors. Second Coach Stephanie Puchalski. Captain team since the first day. He played in Ryan Martin ’12 led the team in face off Baseman Tom Moore ’11 batted .453 Lauren Capo ’11 served as the anchor every single match and tournament ex- wins with a .629 percentage and was and led the teams in runs scored. on all of the MBS spirnt relay teams and cept one and was a positive presence on named Second Team All-Watermen He earned All-Prep, All-Confer- was a member of the record-holding the team. Shepperly earned a Coaches Division and Second Team All-Prep B. ence and All-Area honors as an 4x400m relay team. “Her leadership Award, as did sophomore Pat Kennedy Senior Forrestel Nugent ’11 was solid in infielder. The Crimson were was valued by all the coaches and eas- ’13. Through the season, Pat dropped goal all season long and was named the also led by first baseman Zach ily followed by her teammates,” said three strokes off his average and showed team’s Defensive MVP. Gray ’12, who batted .489 and Coach Puchalski. nice improvement in the major tourna- was named to the All-Prep, ments. Boys’ Tennis All-Conference, All-State and Softball The boys’ varsity tennis team finished the All-Area teams. Shortstop Jack- Despite an overall record of 4-17, the Girls’ Lacrosse year with a stellar 12-3 record and shared son Kramer ’12 batted .378 and earned girls’ varsity softball team had plenty It was a growing year for the girls’ varsity the Conference Championship with All-Prep, All-Conference and All-Area of highlights. The team finished on lacrosse team. Although they did not Mountain Lakes. Team MVP Maximil- honors as an infielder. Nick Naples ’13, a high note as MBS topped Mont- post a winning record, the team achieved lian Schmidt ’12 posted a 15-2 record at Nick Ferry ’13 and Shaine Carpenter ’13 clair Kimberley, 3-0, in the final many goals that they set for themselves first singles and was named First Team are also expected to provide leadership game of the season as Emily with the help of senior captains Hil- All-Conference. E.J. Gordon ’14 was next year. Vnencak ’11 pitched a 2-hitter ary Smith ’11 and Sarah Bayersdorfer ’11. 13-3 at third singles, and also earned First with seven strikeouts. The Smith motivated her teammates on and Team All-Conference honors. At second Boys’ Track & Field Crimson also had a memo- off the field and was named the Crim- singles, Pete Daly ’14 racked up an impres- The MBS boys’ track & field team con- rable comeback win over Mor- son’s Most Valuable Player. She and sive 10-5 record. The first doubles team tinued to shatter records in 2011 as Zaki ris County Vo-Tech this year, as Sarah Bayersdorfer were named First of Hugh Daly ’13 and Brandon Baron ’11 Williams ’12 set a new school mark in they erased a 6-0 deficit to pull Team All-Prep B, and they also earned advanced to the Prep Finals as did Max the 400 meters (49.42), won four gold out a 7-6 win in 9 innings. Emily Second Team All-Conference Honors, Schmidt. The Crimson’s second doubles medals at the state sectional meet Vnencak led the team in batting as did Lizzie Pellicane ’12. Alyssa Bu- team of Jonah Price ’11 and Sal Sclafani ’11 (100m, 200m, 400m, 4x400m relay), with a .340 average and earned fis ’11 was awarded Honorable Mention advanced to the quarterfinal round of the and had two second place finishes at co-MVP honors along with All-Conference and earned a Coaches County Tournament. the Non-Public B State Champion- junior catcher Jill Raia ’12. BY STEVE PATCHETT 28 me immediately is the students’ desire to know the adult members of the com- munity. When I asked students what advice they had for me as a new Head- master, they unanimously said, “Get to know us! Come to our games, stop by and visit at the lunch table, pop in on our classes.” Their interest in developing personal relationships with the faculty is very healthy. Not every group of adoles- cents actively seeks the respect, advice, teaching, mentoring and friendship of the adults around them. The Morris- town-Beard student body strikes me as a happy, inclusive, engaged and talented A Chat with group that wants to take advantage of all that MBS has to offer. New Headmaster Peter Caldwell Q: How has your background A new era officially began on July 1, 2011 as Morristown-Beard School helped to prepare you for the welcomed its new Headmaster, Peter J. Caldwell. BY STEVE PATCHETT role of Headmaster? A: I have been involved in education for over 30 years in a wide range of schools and positions. I began my career teaching four sections of history, coach- a new era officially began on July 1, 2011 as Recently, Crimson Magazine invited ing three seasons, and living in a dormi- Morristown-Beard School welcomed its new Headmaster, Mr. Caldwell to reflect on his new tory with 40 junior and senior boys. We called this “working in the trenches” be- Peter J. Caldwell. position at Morristown-Beard School. cause we were heavily involved in every Peter comes to MBS from St. Andrew’s School, a coed prepa- moment of the students’ day. For the I was drawn to Morristown-Beard Q: What attracted you to MBS? last 20 years, I have been lucky enough ratory boarding school in Middletown, Delaware, where he served A: The culture of a school is more im- to have had a myriad of administrative because of its strong sense of community, portant to me than any other quality. I as Assistant Headmaster. The son of boarding school teachers, positions. This work has allowed me sig- warmth, and energy; it is a place where Peter has been deeply immersed in the life of an independent was drawn to Morristown-Beard be- nificant experience both internally, with cause of its strong sense of community, the day-to-day work of a school, and ex- every student is valued. school community since childhood, and his professional experi- warmth, and energy; it is a place where ternally, with the long range planning of ence reflects this fundamental truth: he is a life-long educator. every student is valued. Also, I am ex- an institution. As Assistant Headmaster Peter received his undergraduate degree in History and Mu- cited about the innovative curriculum, at St. Andrew’s, I was involved in virtually that offers a rigorous academic program gether as a whole. The best way to un- which emphasizes skill and process over every facet of the school. During my first energized by warmth and inclusion. derstand an institution is to get to know sic from Bowdoin College and his Master’s degree in Education content. The academic program will be year at MBS, I plan to do a lot of listen- Q: What are you looking for- the people. increasingly focused on learning for un- from Harvard University. He taught, coached soccer, skiing, and ing and learning. I will rely on the wise ward to most as you prepare for Q: What do you enjoy doing in derstanding, and I think students will find lacrosse and served as corridor parent at Vermont Academy, counsel of faculty and staff alongside my your first semester as Headmas- your free time? this new curriculum even more inspiring ter? years of experience. A: In my free time I enjoy spending time where he was appointed Dean of Students at the age of 26. and transformational. Additionally, it is A: Without a doubt, I am looking for- with my family. Now that the children Subsequently, he served as Director of Admission and Financial clear to me that the adults of the com- What would you like some- ward to getting to know the MBS com- Q: have moved out of the house, I enjoy munity work very collaboratively with the one to think of when they hear munity. Since I arrived in July, I have Aid at Riverdale Country School in New York before joining St. reading, exercising, cooking and play- students, and this, too, drew me to the the words “Morristown-Beard been meeting the faculty and staff who ing the cello. I have a string quartet that Andrew’s in 1991. During his twenty-year tenure at St. Andrew’s, School. School.” have been working during the summer. Peter has been involved in all facets of the school: serving as a A: When people hear the words “Mor- As the students have begun to return I have been playing with for the past history teacher; academic advisor; soccer coach; cello instructor; Q: What impresses you most ristown-Beard School” I hope they think for sports practices, I have been watch- couple of years. We all have homes in about the student body at MBS? of balanced, happy students who are in- ing them in action. I look forward to Vermont, but as it turns out, the two Director of Admission and Financial Aid; and for the last twelve A: Although it is too early for me to clusive, generous, spirited, well-rounded watching the community; faculty, staff, violinists live in New Jersey, so I plan to years, Assistant Headmaster. know the student body well, what struck and smart. I hope they envision a school students, alumni and parents come to- continue to play music with them. 30 31 ing to see Mary Foster Orben tee and will 1992 honor and everyone had a great time.” as well. be honored at Morristown-Beard alumni who attend- jyles Tucker ’02 Holds This summer, Kyle Football Camp at MBS the ceremony ed were (from left to right): Shane Wiswall biked from next March. Vince ’04, Jackie Grant ’02, CLASS 1956 Eugene, Oregon to At Morristown Lindsay Eiler ’02, Ryan Egan John Bertha is retired and is living Lake Placid, New York School, Jon was ’01, Brian Roos ’02, Bill Mon- in North Bend, Oregon. He has been on a handmade cargo the MVP during his senior season and teith ’03, Todd McConnell notes married for 50 years and has two chil- bike and blogged about won the School’s prestigious Halvoran ’02, Tucker Pribor ’08, Co- dren and two granddaughters. John is his cross-country adventures on http:// Trophy. As a center, Jon later played rey McConnell ’98, Andrew interested in catching up with former mylonghaul.tumblr.com. Kyle set off on hockey for Norwich University in Ver- Gaertner ’01, J.D. Pribor ’04, classmates, who can write to him at his trek on June 17th and arrived in Lake mont and for the New Jersey Rockets. Dave Starr ’02, Jill Selby ’04, [email protected]. Placid more than 3,000 miles later on He was inducted into the Morristown- Jared Stroud ’03, Robert August 8th. Beard School Athletic Hall of Fame in Elliot ’04, Tyler Malmstrom Ann Linen Probert tells us that Local youngsters got a thrill on June 1947 ’03, Dan Pellenberg ’02, Brian her elder son, Ted, was recently named 1990. 24th and 25th as MBS graduate and Mary Pennywitt Lester writes, 1994 Fehon ’02 and Robert Skin- current San Diego Chargers linebacker Director of Alumni Affairs and Devel- Jyles Tucker ’02 held a football camp at “My grandson, Bobby Raynolds’09, Ashley Elder Bishop and her ner ’02. opment at Phillips Exeter Academy. 1967 Morristown-Beard School. graduated from Morristown-Beard husband, Brian, welcomed their second The “Jyles Tucker Future All-Pro Her daughter, Leslie, lives in Jackson- School and is now at Washington & Thomas Pagano is currently the son, Garrett Paul Bishop, on February Football Camp” was designed to help ville, Florida and has three children. youngsters and high school athletes Lee. He will be at the University of Interim Superintendent of Schools 14, 2011. Ashley and Brian also have Her youngest son, David, works for for the Middletown Township School learn football fundamentals essential to South Wales for the fall semester. Skip a two year-old son, Nathaniel Baird offense, defense and special teams. Pfizer and lives in Shanghai and I are plugging away – six months in District in Middletown, New Jersey. Bishop. “Hard work, determination, persis- tence and attitude are the cornerstones of Maine and six months in Florida.” great athletes. These are the qualities that Cary Wiedenmayer Small- 1972 we emphasized each day in camp,” said horn says she is “still finding reasons 1997 Tucker. “Our goal was for the kids to have Barbara Kennard Millican 1948 to wear my Beard School uniform. Peter C. Hedley and his wife Clare fun and become the best player and the just completed 30 years of teaching best person that they can be.” Anne DeLamater Hansen says Funnily enough, it now looks quite are happy to English on the middle school level. She In addition to Tucker, the all-star she has had a rough year in terms of chic!” announce the coaching staff included quarterback Drew health, but the rest of her family is doing is now teaching at Milton Academy in arrival of their 2004 Willy of the New York Jets and MBS head Massachusetts, but has taught in Cali- football coach Tim Fell. well. 1961 twins born on Jonathan Jyles Tucker ‘02 participated in fornia, New York, Boston and England. July 20, 2011: David Weiss basketball and football while attending Caroline von Hessert Morristown-Beard. Jyles also participated Norman J. Merksamer was a son, Peter and Mabel A. Hodge writes that “The Class of 1961 Hwang were mar- on the track and cross country teams and recently honored by his college alma 1982 Caleb Hedley, Jr. and a daughter, Taylor won the conference championship in shot had a wonderful reunion thanks mainly ried last Decem- put. On the basketball court he scored mater, Lehigh University, for his volun- Julie Simon Munro is living in McLean Hedley. to the amazing, helpful and caring ber in Pasadena, more than 1,600 points and was named teer efforts there. Norman is a certified efforts of Lisa Bevacqua. The Morris- Marin County, California and is the California. Jonathan is in his final to All-Morris County Basketball Team in public accountant and was an indepen- proud mother of two daughters ages 2001. He was a four year starter as Defen- town-Beard School campus is amazing! 2001 year of law school at the University of sive End and Quarterback for the football dent member of the New York Stock If only we could go back in time and go 10 and 12. Tiffany Halo graduated from Yale Southern California. He graduated team, tallying 28 sacks and 128 tackles in Exchange, active on the trading floor for just his junior year. He continued on to to school there. Thank you all for mak- University with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Georgetown University, summa approximately 25 years. He is still active Wake Forest, focusing his attention on ing our 50th Reunion very special.” 1988 and is now at Northwestern University cum laude. Upon graduation, he is to Football. He won Honorable Mention as a on Wall Street on a part-time basis. working in a post-doctoral position. become a litigation associate in the Los senior in the All Atlantic Coast Confer- Alyssa Tierney Angelbeck Angeles office of Jenner & Block, a ence (ACC) and was ACC Rookie of the Anne Baker Seawell is a proud and her husband, Chris, are proud to Chicago law firm. Week after his first career start against 1953 grandmother and now serves as presi- announce the birth of their daughter, 2002 Clemson. Tucker was signed to the San Diego Chargers in 2007 as an undrafted George Tiger recently had lunch dent of The Friends of Spring Town- Ella Marie Angelbeck on March 28, Todd McConnell wrote to tell 2005 free agent. with his class president – ship Library. She sends her best wishes 2011. Alyssa tells us that all is well us that the annual “Remmey Roast,” a Christine Gallagher and her He was awarded the AFC’s Defensive to her classmates. Player of the Week after sacking then- Bob Smith. and that she and Chris are enjoying congenital heart disease fundraiser in band, “The Bad News,” continue to tour Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell and recently played at The Famished parenthood. On another note, she honor of Remmey Bumsted ’03, three times, forcing two fumbles and recently opened a shop in New York Frog in Morristown. recovering one of them in the end zone 1955 1966 was a huge success. “We have held for a touchdown. In 2008, he was signed City, Monograms off Madison. Peg Pattyson Greene writes Jon Vlachos will be inducted the event at Gettysburg College in the to a five-year contract extension with 2007 San Diego, where he continues to enjoy that she sees Robin Reynolds posthumously into the New Jersey past, but this year decided to do a boat Romy Dewar graduated magna tremendous success. Rockafellow every summer when High School Ice Hockey Hall of Fame 1989 cruise around New York City,” said Mc- cum laude from Bryn Mawr College in Last spring, Tucker was inducted into in 2012. Vlachos, who passed away Connell. “Given its new location many the Morristown-Beard Athletic Hall of she comes east. She also tries to get Chris Thayer writes that he is busy May. Fame. together with Susie Meyers Bar- last September, received unanimous with his two boys as his family enjoys life in other MBS alumni were able to attend. rett at least once a year, and is hop- approval from the selection commit- the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We raised a lot of money in Remmey’s 33 32 Melissa Emily Katz gradu- ated cum laude from Muhlenberg In Memoriam

College on May 22 with a Bachelor Great Book program, Boy and Girl Scouts, and as PTA Ann Pope Okerson ‘39, June 2, 2011, age 90. After of Arts degree in psychology. She president. She also volunteered in Planned Parent- is a member of the international Miss Beard’s, Ann attended Barnard College. She mar- hood and Adult Literacy in Los Angeles. On moving psychology honor society, Psi Chi, ried William Okerson and relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina. The couple and their two daughters to Cannon Beach, she was president of the local library, Send and recently presented research in worked blood drives for the Red Cross and was on the Washington DC at the Association lived most of their lives there, where Ann was a deeply UsSend Your News! area Democratic Committee. Her husband prede- engaged member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, for Psychological Science’s annual ceased her in 2003. She is survived by her partner, Fred serving as head of Altar Guild, a study leader and a lay If you have a Class Note that you would like convention. She will attend gradu- Carter, who had been a child hood friend, two sons, ate school this fall in the field of reader. She also completed a four year Education for included in an upcoming issue of Crimson two daughters and 14 grandchildren. Magazine, please contact editor speech-language pathology. Ministry course. In addition, Ann was active in the lo- cal Junior League and the Town and Country Garden Steve Patchett at [email protected] Robert E. Talmage ’53, May 27, 2011. Originally from Club. Special family time was spent during summers at Mountain Lakes, Bob attended Morristown for his se- 2009 Oak Island. She is survived by her two daughters, six nior year – an experience that had tremendous impact OR Jenna grandchildren and five great grandchildren. SHOOT the QR for emails... upon him. After Morristown, Bob attended Muhlen- Mandaglio berg College and graduated from Northwestern Uni- has made the Barbara Shaw Keller ’43, May 6, 2011, age 85. A South versity. He served as an officer in the Navy Air Force most of her first Orange native, Barbara long lived in Short Hills and and enjoyed a successful career on Wall Street for two years at the Fashion Institute Londonderry, Vermont with her husband of 60 years nearly forty years. Bob was extremely philanthropic C.Lawrence Keller, who predeceased her. After Miss of Technology. She placed second – and especially so with Morristown-Beard. A Charter Beard’s, she received an A.A. in 1945 from Bennett Ju- in the Freshman essay competition, Member of the MBS’ 1891 Founders Society, Bob was nior College and worked at J. Walter Thompson Ad- modeled for Rusk Products at the committed to supporting the institution which he felt International Beauty Show, ap- vertising until her 1949 marriage. Survived by her four gave him a second chance at success. Most recently, Steve Patchett Greg Williams peared on the MTV program “The children and four grandchildren, Barbara went back Bob made a leadership gift to the renovation of Wilkie Seven” and on CBS News, taped to school later in life, receiving with honors a degree Hall, establishing the Talmage Technology Lab. Bob is an episode of Emeril’s Table and in occupational therapy from Union County Techni- survived by many family members, including his broth- had a photograph of her selected cal School in 1977. She was an occupational therapist er Burton Talmage ’49, as well as his beloved dogs. to appear in the FIT Art & Design at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and then studied Student Exhibition. Jenna is cur- therapeutic touch at NYU College of Nursing. She Linda Roeder Pelant ’66, June 1, 2011, age 63. Linda was to advocate, practice and teach contemporary rently interning at Goldstein Com- lived in California and is survived by her husband and healing modalities for the next 30 years. Barbara sup- munications where she authors the family. Nominate ported many humanitarian causes, serving nine years company blog and recently worked Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni! as a board member of Chesire Home in Florham Park, Send FASHION publicity for a celebrity charity Charles J. O’Neill ex faculty, July 14, 2011, age 80. AVENUE on the board of Canterbury Village in West Orange, a event to raise money for domestic Charles was a Latin teacher and highly regarded If you would like to submit Hall of Fame and Distinguished not for profit assisted living facility, and long supported violence awareness. However, her baseball, hockey and junior varsity football coach at Alumni nominations, please contact Alumni the Interweave Center for Holistic Living in Summit. The Morristown School from 1961-1971. Born in New Relations Associate Greg Williams at [email protected] biggest thrill has been meeting Sid She was also an accomplished sportswoman belong- Bernstein, the man who brought York City, he lived in Brooklyn until 1960, graduating or download the form from our website. ing to many clubs including the Short Hills Club, Bal- from St. Francis Preparatory School and St. John’s the Beatles and the Rolling Stones tusrol Golf Club, Ekwanok Country Club in Manches- University there and received a master’s degree from to America, at an event she coordi- Morristown-Beard School ter, Vermont, Sankaty Head Golf Club in Nantucket, Seton Hall University. He taught for 58 years, first at OR FASHION SHOW nated in his honor. SHOOT the QR to nominate.... Massachusetts and Tuscarora Club in Margaretville, St. Anthony’s in Brooklyn, then at his secondary school New York. 2011 alma mater and Morristown. He was headmaster at St. Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Brigid Academy in Peapack before joining the faculty Laura Margot Landon Visher ’44, March 11, 2011, age 84. at Boonton High School, where he taught English and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Palladino Margot was born in Newark, grew up in West Orange Latin for 37 years, retiring in 2010. At Boonton, he also Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. recently won and after Miss Beard’s, graduated from Vassar College coached baseball and football, announced the games first place in F-Stop High School in 1948. She was to live most of her life on the West and was summer school director, adult education su- Photography Contest at the Coast. After a few years teaching in Minneapolis and pervisor, teacher mentor, president of the teachers Birchwood Manor Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Laura San Francisco, she lived with her husband Paul, whom union. Charles was a lector at St. Jude Parish in Budd Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Whippany, NJ took top honors in the Plants & she married in 1952, in Malibu, California for thirty Lake, where he lived. His survivors include his wife, People category for her photograph, years. The couple later retired to Cannon Beach, Ore- daughter, two sons, two step daughters and 10 grand- “Vietnam.” gon. Margo volunteered extensively in Malibu school’s children from both his children and step children.

34 35 Greg Williams ’05 Named New Alumni Associate For the new Alumni Relations Associate, Greg Williams ’05, Morristown-Beard School truly feels like home. - SAVE THE DATE - 2011 HOMECOMING WEEKEND

learned in the athletic arena. My coaches played a key role in my development by teaching me lessons in collaboration, leadership, and resiliency. My MBS ex- perience has left me with strong lifelong friendships and an inspiration to pursue a career in independent schools.

Q: How did MBS prepare you for your college career and your first work experience at Link Community School? A: Of course, learning the subject matter of the courses was important, and MBS teachers made the material interesting, so I wanted to learn. Teachers also em- phasized process so that in addition to AFTer graduating from MBS, Greg earned a B.A. learning facts, I learned various ways to confront problems. They made it clear from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, and went on that they expected success but were also October 14 & 15 to work and give back to the community at the Link willing to spend as much time as neces- sary to achieve that goal. This combina- Community School in Newark, NJ for two years. All tion of high expectations and support Join us for the while, he has remained active with the MBS com- led to success at Dickinson College and the development of new skills needed to MBS Athletic Events munity as a member of the Alumni Board, Chair of the tackle problems I faced in Newark at Link Community School. 2005 reunion committee, class correspondent, coach Running of the Kirby Mile for the MBS freshmen boys’ basketball team, and MBS Q: Travel seems like it will be a day camp counselor. This June, Greg began working at major part of your job. Can you tell me about the kind of trips Campus tours that include MBS full-time in the Alumni House as the Alumni Rela- you have planned so far? tions Associate. A: I have to admit that while the Inter- net and social media websites are ter- the new Wilkie Hall, Food, Fun rific outlets for fast updates and staying greeted me with teachers and role mod- Q: You’ve been such an active connected to alumni, there is something els like Ed Franz, Carol McGough, and member of the MBS community. to be said about being able to sit down What makes Morristown-Beard the late Tony Daur, who taught invalu- and having face-to-face conversations. And much more! School so special to you? able lessons not only in the classroom, I am excited that MBS feels the same A: I believe that every school makes a dif- but in the halls, during advisory, and in way and has given me the opportunity ference in its students’ lives; Morristown- chance meetings. Just as important to to travel extensively to strengthen con- Beard made the difference in mine. MBS the classroom lessons were the ones I nections between alumni and our school. 36