The 2011 Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony Sunday, December 4, 2011

Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Football Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Water Polo

Loomis Chaffee Athletic Awards Tea Fall 2011 Season Sunday, December 4, 2011 Program

Introduction: Bob Howe ’80, Athletic Director

Girls Volleyball: Bobbi D. Moran

Boys Water Polo: Bobbi D. Moran

Field Hockey: Bobbi D. Moran

Boys Soccer: Bill Ball

Football: Bill Ball

Girls Cross Country: Bob Howe

Boys Cross Country: Bob Howe

Girls Soccer: Bob Howe

Closing Remarks: Bob Howe

Girls Varsity Volleyball

2011 Team Roster: Erin Currey S 2012 (captain) Gabby Angelini RH 2012 (captain) Ally Hopson MH/RH 2012 (captain) Michelle Irukera MH/RH 2012 Haley Magwood OH 2013 Brooke Marchitto RH 2013 Ji Hee Yoon DS 2013 Taylor Williams MH/RH 2014 Maxine Offelia MH 2014 Kayla Schriebstein RH 2014 Allison Yeh S 2015 Marguerite Chapman L 2015 Greer Davis OH 2015 Kenny Ganiswarna 2012 (manager)

Season Summary (4-11): Loomis Chaffee varsity volleyball entered the 2011 with great excitement. The team lost 3 key starters from a New England quarterfinal team, 2 of which were New England All-Stars and returned only 4 players, 1 of which was a returning starter. Needless to say this was a new team with many holes to fill. As a result, the program welcomed 9 new players to varsity, which included an unprecedented 3 freshman and 2 players who were brand new to the sport. The lady Pelicans hit the hardwood with playdays at Glastonbury High and at home, which showed the lack of experience but great potential. The season was kicked off the season with a loss against an upstart NMH team and eventual N.E. champion Andover. Not feeling down but rather optimistic the team had a good solid win versus class B defending champ Miss Porter’s. It was a great step forward for such a young and inexperienced team as the chemistry started to officially gel. The motto for the season was “one step at a time” and the team did just that throughout the season, especially in practice. Unfortunately, much of the great practices didn’t carry over into the matches and the losses started to pile up. Perhaps the “best” loss of the season came against Exeter in which starting setter Erin Currey was down with an injury and freshman Alison Yeh was called upon to set, having never done so in a varsity match. The Pelicans rallied around the young player and played a very competitive match which could have gone either way in the end, unfortunately LC dropped the 5 set 15-13, but took a great step forward as a team. The last victory was a memorable one as well. Again on the road, this time facing a solid Berkshire team. The athleticism of the young Loomis team shined that day as senior backup middle hitter Michelle Irukera was asked to start and she proved to be the best player on the court recording team high kills and blocks. The Pelicans capitalized on her performance and earned a 3-2 victory marking a special moment for each player. The strongest aspect of the 2011 team was their spirit and camaraderie. Even though there were so many new and young faces, everyone came together early on, which is a testament to the captains and all their hardwork during the off season. Every player felt supported and thus individually made huge improvements. The future is bright for LCVB and the seniors leave behind a positive legacy to follow. I especially thank Erin Currey, Ally Hopson, Michelle Irukera and Gabby Angelini for their dedication and passion towards LCVB and their teammates. LCVB would also like to thank all the parents, family, friends and entire athletic department for their support throughout this season.

Most Improved Player: Michelle Irukera Michelle was new to LCVB last year as a new junior and although she didn’t make varsity, she earned a spot on JV because of her athleticism and attitude. This year she began preseason competing for the deepest position (middle/right side hitter) on varsity. At the end of preseason the coaches gave Michelle the choice to stay on varsity as the 4th middle hitter or to take her talents to another sport. She chose to stay with the team and with no promises and no special treatment, began to work towards improvement. She got her first taste of varsity competition in the Miss Porter’s match, which turned out to be the spark for Michelle’s metamorphosis. She loved the experience that it further drove her in practice and during the second half of the season she proved herself very well with her technique; so well that she earned an opportunity to start in the Taft match. Unfortunately, that was the first cancelled volleyball match in LC history (the famous Halloween snowstorm) and Michelle had to wait an entire week before she was to start her first varsity match. She seized the moment at Berkshire and proved to be not only deserving to be on the court, but was the best player on the floor that day. She was asked to do everything include serve and play back row defense and truly shined by leading the team in kills and blocks. Michelle continued her strong presence on the floor in the remaining matches and helped make the team much more competitive. I am so glad Michelle chose to stay; she proved many people wrong including me.

Coaches Award: Gabby Angelini, Ally Hopson and Erin Currey Tri-captains Gabby Angelini, Ally Hopson and Erin Currey share the honors for this year’s coaches award. These 3 senior captains were instrumental in leading this team in spirit and chemistry. Together they worked hard in the off-season in preparation for the fall season and together they kept spirits high during preseason. During the season, when the losses started to mount, the true colors of these three fine young ladies emerged. They stayed focused at practice, were supportive of their teammates and sacrificed their own personal goals for the betterment of the program. This exceptional trio was part of some very special Loomis volleyball teams and they leave behind a wonderful legacy for others to follow. Thank you ladies for your time and efforts.

LOOMIS CHAFFEE VARISTY BOYS WATER POLO FALL 2011

# NAME HOMETOWN POSITION 1 Shelby, Ryan ’13 West Hartford, CT Goalie 1A Jeff Greenberg ’14 Avon, CT Goalie 2 DeLaMater, Phil ’13 Irvington, NY Driver 3 Wang, Steven ’12 South Windsor, CT Driver 4 Kilpatrick, Jack ’12 East Greenwich, RI Driver 5 Bosee, Jake ’12 Darien, CT Driver 6 Nightingale, Rob ’13 Wilton, CT Driver 7 Bogle, Will ’12 Westin, MA 2M 8 Theis, Landon ’15 Newport Beach, CA Driver 9 Rehor, Tyler ’13 Enfield, CT Driver 10 Broda, Sam ‘12 Dobbs Ferry, NY Driver 11 Wright, Addison ’12 Sag Harbor, NY 2M 12 Hashmi, Jamil ’12 Simsbury, CT Driver 15 Kornblatt, Izzy ‘12 Florence, MA Driver 16 Gorman, Doug ‘13 London, UK Driver

MANAGERS: COACHES Kelsey Millward Ed Pond Samantha Pierce Fred Seebeck

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.

2010 STATISTICS Overall Record: 8-8

Goals – A. Wright 53, W. Bogle 35, J. Bosee 14 Assists – A. Wright 24, L. Thies 19, J. Hashmi14 Steals – A.Wright 53, J. Bosee 37, S. Broda 28

2011 SEASON Coming off of a 2010 campaign that ended with a 6-10 record, the Pelicans had reason to be optimistic for a strong 2011 season. Key returning starters from last year’s team, senior Captains Addison Wright and Sam Broda along with returning letter winners Captain Will Bogle, Captain Jamil Hashmi, senior Jake Bosee and junior goalie Ryan Shelby formed the core of the varsity unit. In an early season scrimmage against Williston the team played quite well, and a closely contested loss to Andover set the stage for season full of drama and good competition. One of the biggest wins this fall was an upset of defending New England Champions Deerfield at Hedges Pool in mid-September, but numerous one goal games were played throughout the season. Tough losses to Suffield and Brunswick fueled the tank for an exciting win against Staples High, and another victory in a rematch with Suffield. The unexpected October snowstorm forced contests with Hotchkiss and Choate to be cancelled, but the Pelicans were invited to the post-season tournament for the first time in three years following a strong victory over Williston in the final regular season game of the season. The 9-7 loss to Suffield in the quarterfinal tournament game was heartbreaking as Loomis held a 7-4 lead midway through the 3rd quarter, but the overall success and competitiveness of the program during the season has certainly infused the team with a healthy dose of confidence and commitment going forward. 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 Ryan Shelby, Tyler Rehor, Phil DeLaMater, Doug Gorman and Jamie Neikrie to see if they can sustain the momentum and carry the program even further.

Loomis Chaffee BOYS VARSITY WATER POLO 2011 RESULTS OVERALL RECORD 8 -8

Date Opponent 9/17 Loomis Chaffee 3 @ Andover 4 Loomis Chaffee 12 v. Hopkins 4

9/21 Loomis Chaffee 11 v. Deerfield 10

9/24 Loomis Chaffee 7 @ Suffield 8 Loomis Chaffee 6 v. Choate 12

9/28 Loomis Chaffee 6 v. Greenwich High 11

10/5 Loomis Chaffee 9 @ Williston 7

10/8 Loomis Chaffee 1 v. Exeter 11

10/11 Loomis Chaffee 16 @ Hopkins 10

10/15 Loomis Chaffee 15 v. Canterbury 9 Loomis Chaffee 5 @ Brunswich 6

10/21 Loomis Chaffee 10 v. Staples High 9

10/22 Loomis Chaffee 10 @ Suffield 9

10/26 Loomis Chaffee 10 @ Deerfield 17

11/5 Loomis Chaffee 12 v. Williston 9

11/9 Loomis Chaffee 7 @ Suffield 9 (Tournament Quarterfinals)

LOOMIS CHAFFEE VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY 2011

No. Name Position Class Grade Hometown 24 Chloe Alexander * Defense 2012 12 Windsor, CT 25 Devin Markison * Forward 2012 12 Princeton, NJ 00 Cally Moran * GK 2012 12 Windsor, CT 17 Charlotte Blumenthal Midfield 2014 10 West Hartford, CT 13 Allison Byrne Defense 2013 11 West Hartford, CT 4 Julia Crerend Defense 2014 10 New Canaan, CT 16 Elizabeth Findley Midfield 2012 PG Hingham, MA 19 Melissa Haganey Forward 2013 11 Franklin, MA 7 Caroline Landy Midfield 2013 11 Norfolk, VA 30 Katherine Mandigo Forward 2012 12 Cornwall, VT 23 Jordan Niezelski Forward 2013 11 Manchester, CT 99 Nina Sayles GK 2013 11 Mamaroneck, NY 3 Effie Xistris Forward 2013 11 Larchmont, NY 2 Emily Yue Defense 2015 9 Guilford, CT 5 Lauren Yue Defense 2013 11 Guilford, CT 6 Emma Zeligson Midfield 2012 12 West Hartford, CT

• CAPTAINS: Chloe Alexander, Devin Markison, Cally Moran • COACHES: Bobbi Moran & Marley Aloe • 4-year letter winner: Cally Moran • 3-year letter winners: Chloe Alexander, Devin Markison, Katie Mandigo • 2-year letter winners: Emma Zeligson, Melissa Haganey, Lauren Yue, Allison Byrne

SEASON SUMMARY 2011 marked a “reloading” season for the girls’ varsity field hockey team. After graduating 9 starters from a 2010 NE semi-final squad, and returning just 8 players LC welcomed PG Beth Findley to the field hockey family along with 6 former JV all- stars and one feisty freshman. Despite their inexperience, this year’s team gave a highly competitive season to strong and Class A opponents. The squad’s 5-6 record does not tell the back-story of committed leadership by captains Chloe Alexander, Devin Markison and Cally Moran. These three young ladies gave their best to the Pelican nation and always shared a “team-first” attitude. Making their way through the mosquitoes and rain-soaked fall to the snow covered fields of late October and the dark and stormy skies of early November the girls welcomed the talents of at least eight members of the boys varsity hockey team who came out to scrimmage and shoot on goal weekly. LC FH owes a great deal to these fine young men who supported and encouraged our team throughout the season. The girls never let the scoreboard dampen their spirits and used each day as a new opportunity to learn and grow. The team also ran a successful fund-raising event raising more than $1,400.00 for the Susan G. Komen, “Play For the Cure” foundation during the month of October. Finally thank you to the football team for once again sharing the turf with us this season, we appreciate your cooperation!

Senior Recognition: The coaches would like to thank the seniors for their contribution to this year’s team. Captain and three-year varsity letter winner Chloe Alexander, a Western New England All-Star was a force to be reckoned with on the LC defense. Captain, and three-year varsity letter winner Devin Markison never gave the team any less than her very best and always led with a team-first attitude. Senior-post-graduate Beth Findley, also a Western New England All-Star was a welcome addition to this year’s squad. Katie Mandigo, a three-year letter winner and feisty left-handed forward will be missed next season and Emma Zeligson a two-year varsity letter winner had an uncanny way of keeping practices and games light. Thank you ladies.

Awards: Most-Improved Player: Junior Jordan Niezelski In her first varsity season Jordan began the fall as a timid and insecure forward. Through her tireless work ethic and perseverance Jordan began to chip away at the fundamentals of field hockey and establish herself as a force to be reckoned with on the forward line. Jordan’s never-quit attitude, easy demeanor and tenacity will go far to help lead next year’s team by example. Congratulations Jordan and thank you for always giving the team your very best.

Coaches’ Award: Junior Lauren Yue Lauren Yue is not to be taken lightly. She may look sweet and kind and easy going but on the field hockey field she is anything but. Lauren gives her all in every aspect of the game. She arrives early to the field, she communicates with her coaches, teammates, peers and leads the team with her tireless effort. I have been so impressed with her leadership and command of her own play this fall, two goals she set for herself early on. This season Lauren had more minutes on the field than any other player on the team. I am very proud of how far she has come in such a short amount of time. There is not much to say to Lauren Yue at the end of each practice and game except, "thank you. She is steady and even-tempered and consistently gave the coaches and her teammates every ounce of her very best each practice and during every game. She never dropped her chin, never complained and went the extra mile for her team. She is a leader in all that she says and does and LC field hockey is lucky to have her for another season. Congratulations Lauren!

Most Valuable Player: Cally Moran It is true, goalies are a quirky breed, you have to enjoy having balls hurled at you at speeds of up to 60mph without flinching. This season Cally has welcomed the opportunity to work with several members of the boys varsity team, eager to improve her athleticism and strengthen her game. Being a goalie is not very glamorous. When you make a mistake, everyone knows it. When you play well, everyone breathes a sigh of relief and moves on. For four-years Cally has helped the varsity field hockey team breathe a lot easier. Learning the game one shot at a time Cally has honed her skills in the cage to become a force to be reckoned with in New England prep school field hockey. As a co-captain of this year's team a large portion of the mantle hung solidly on Cally's shoulders to protect the LC cage from intruders. Thanks to the tireless effort of her defensive team, led by co-captain Chloe Alexander, Cally made the most of her senior season, garnering over 150 saves in the LC net this fall, adding to her impressive four-year total of 463 saves, combine that with an impressive 84% save average, and it is easy to understand why Cally receives the team's 2011 MVP honors. Just this week Cally has received a second honor from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association where she was named as an Academic All-American, having maintained a cumulative G.P.A. of over 3.5 here at Loomis Chaffee. Congratulations Cally! I have enjoyed everything about watching her grow as a student athlete and we wish her the very best next year as she heads off to Brown University.

Team Awards: Western New England All-Stars: Chloe Alexander ‘12 Beth Findley ‘12

Founders League All-Star: Caroline (Cally) Moran ‘12

NFHCA Academic All-American: Caroline (Cally) Moran ‘12

The Team: This year’s team has had such an amazing combination of talent and character and not necessarily in that order. We have some real “personalities” on the 2011 squad! Starting with our seniors:

Chloe Alexander, a.k.a. Momma Lion, Chloe’s unique ability to scare the be-Jesus out of her opponents while lovingly nurturing and encouraging her teammates on defense is something I have not often encountered in my coaching experience. Chloe is ferocious, tenacious, hard-working and extremely loyal. The Chloe-Cally combo on defense was something of legends and I believe that both girls will look back fondly on their LCFH career and smile at the “are you ready Chloe?” “Whose House?” pre- game banter that I often heard as Chloe commanded her backfield. I am extremely grateful to Chloe for her kindness, her sense of fair-play~especially when she felt we were not being dealt a fair hand, and her commitment to our team. Chloe, you are a great leader and a wonderful role model. LC FH will miss you and your fierce attitude!

Beth Findley: What an honor and an absolute pleasure it was to have the opportunity to coach Beth this fall. The team and coaches could not have asked for a kinder, easier, more thoughtful teammate than our "Bethie". Walking on to an established team as a post-graduate when you are unfamiliar with the ethos of the program can only be described as "challenging" in the best of scenarios, but Beth made the most of her fall season. She helped her teammates learn about giving your very best. She set an example every day when she walked on the field, always reaching out to others, involving herself in the banter and always bringing her Best Self, like a true Pelican Warrior! I am only disappointed that I have but one season to share with Beth Findley. I will be on hand this winter to cheer her on as she defends the LC net on the ice and eager to share her senior spring with her as the Island bids adieu to her in June. It is my hope that she continues to enjoy all things Loomis Chaffee and that she also continues to share herself and her many gifts with all those she endeavors to meet. Congratulations is also in order as Beth was selected to represent Loomis Chaffee on the Western New England All-Star game at this November. Congratulations Beth on a great season, we will miss you next fall!

Katie Mandigo: Katie is a talented field hockey player and has the potential to be a team leader when her heart is in the game. She and her teammate Devin Markison were quite a dynamic duo on the forward line for the Pelicans this season as Katie deftly lured several opponents into thinking they could deny her entry into their defensive zone. She has a crafty left-stick which makes it difficult for her opponents to defend. Katie truly has the ability to inspire her teammates with her play and her work ethic. Katie has been a three-year varsity athlete on the field hockey team and it has been wonderful to watch her grow as a student of the game. I am excited to watch Katie this winter as she pours her heart into ice hockey, in this her senior year, I am sure that Katie will be a tremendous leader and wonderful role model for her teammates. Best of luck Katie!

Devin Markison: There is no greater joy than coaching Devin Markison. There, I said it. It is out there and I hope everyone reads this because it is true. Devin is without a doubt one of the most dedicated team players I have had the honor to work with. Devin is a team-first athlete and extremely in-tune with the needs and desires of her peers on the field and off. She is a tireless student of the game and always strives to give her very best, every day. What I admire most about Devin is that she is completely selfless and always eager to compliment a teammate. Devin has the uncanny ability to see and praise the gifts of her teammates in a way that makes them feel appreciated. Devin gave every ounce to the varsity field hockey team this fall and despite the team's final record, she should be tremendously proud of her efforts and leadership. I could fill a page with praise for this amazing young woman and it would always come back to one word, "humility". I have had the honor of coaching Devin for three-seasons now and despite her imposing physical strength and her innate athleticism, Devin is the most humble, kind-hearted, caring and unassuming athlete I have ever had the pleasure of coaching. I am a HUGE fan of Devin Markison, always have been and always will be. It has been a sincere honor to work with her for three-years and I will be the first to cheer her on this spring as she leads the team and next year as she travels to UNC to share her amazing gifts with Tar Heels. Loomis Chaffee has been the beneficiary of all that Devin has to offer and we are so fortunate that she chose to spend her high school career with us as the community is a much better place for knowing Devin! We will miss you Devin, thanks for giving so much of yourself to each and every one of us! It has truly been an honor!

Caroline Moran: Cally, I said it before and I will say it again, as your momma I am truly proud of you! You have given LCFH 4 great years and you will be a tough act to follow, thanks for all your hard work over the years, for teaching your fellow GK’s how to play with passion and for always putting the team first. It has not always been easy, but it sure has been fun and you have given me wonderful memories of LCFH that I will always cherish. Have a great time as a Brown Bear. I know you will make all of us very proud! Congratulations…#99 is now officially #40!

Emma Zeligson: Emma is, was, and always will be a ray of sunshine on the field hockey field. The coaches were so impressed with Emma's progress over the course of the season, but more than this Emma's attitude is what made working along side her so rewarding. Emma has a way of making every day a little brighter, every tiresome drill a little bit more fun, and every tough loss just easier to accept because she infuses such joy and joie de vivre in all that she does. Emma is a quick study and listened eagerly to coaching points, worked tirelessly to master the tiniest of tricks to use on her opponents and then celebrated her accomplishments with such flare that the rest of the team felt the need to celebrate along side her, a lot! It has been an absolute honor and joy coaching this fine young lady for the past two years. We will miss her beautiful smile, her kind heart and her spunky personality next fall. Thank you Emma, for all you have given and done for LCFH over the years, we will truly miss you!

The Juniors:

Allison Byrne: With her Bambi/Dangles-esque demeanor Allie has become a mainstay on the LCFH team! A very versatile field hockey player, Allie is able to adapt to whatever role the coaches handed her this season. Moving easily from offense to midfield and finally as a mainstay on our defensive team, Allie developed a sense of poise throughout the course of the season that enabled her to control even the most challenging offensive threats. Allie's ability to play both offense and defense for the team was extremely helpful as she held a key role in both offensive and defensive corner plays. It has been a pleasure to watch Allie develop into a solid field hockey player. I am looking forward to what next season brings as Allie's confidence continues to grow and her game skills continue to sharpen.

Melissa Haganey: Put simply, Melissa is the real deal. She is a talented field hockey player and a gifted athlete. Melissa has the potential to be a play-maker and take her team to the next level. This fall we moved Melissa from the forward line to the center midfield spot where she did exactly that. Melissa gave up the easy game of waiting for the ball to come to her and instead focused on going out and making things happen on the field. When Melissa was on, we were stellar when she struggled we struggled. It is as easy and as simple as that. Next year will be a pivotal one for LCFH and Melissa's role will be all that more important. She must decide to dedicate herself to the team and give her all to the fall season. I am excited to see what Melissa can do with the reigns securely in her hands. The team will depend on her as a senior leader and her ability to lead by example will help set the standard for all those who hold her in high regard. Thanks Melissa for a great season, I look eagerly forward to your continued presence on the field and in the locker room next fall!

Caroline Landy: Every team needs someone like Caroline. Her nicknames alone brightened the team's spirits. Carol, or Singy as she later became known, often surprised herself with her ability on the field. More than once this season she found herself turning to Coach Aloe and remarking on her own progress or on her improvement in a drill. It was great to watch Caroline in games. She found herself in the unenviable position of sharing a position with a returning senior letter-winner and more times than not Caroline had to scrap her way into playing time. This she did with perfect aplomb and the classic "Singy" style. A fan of speaking of herself in the third-person, Caroline kept the coaches laughing this season and easily won the hearts of her teammates. Next year it will be important that Caroline sets a good tone for the underclassmen early on in the season. Her leadership as a senior will be critical to the overall success of the team and I am looking eagerly forward to see what our little Singy is capable of. Carol, it has been an honor and a pleasure and more often than not an absolute blast, coaching you this fall. I am looking forward to continued brilliance next year!

Jordan Nielzelski: Jordan has been a tireless worker all season. The coaches have been wholly impressed with her ability to listen and learn as well as her "never quit" work ethic. Jordan has raised the bar for her teammates. We are eager to see Jordan's continued leadership next fall as she sets the standard as a senior on the team. Thank you Jordan for all that you give and do for the LC FH team! Keep up the great work!

Nina Sayles: It has been a grueling season for Nina on the varsity team this fall, playing behind a senior starter and team captain has not afforded her much playing time on the varsity level, but has given her the opportunity to learn the skill set needed to get the job done at the varsity level. Nina has done a terrific job in practices and scrimmages and we look eagerly forward to seeing her take the reigns next season in the LC cage. Thank you Nina for your effort this fall, you have been a real trooper and have given the team your very best effort.

Effie Xistris: Effie is a hard worker and has spent the majority of the fall season honing her basic skills as a field hockey player at the varsity level. The coaches have enjoyed watching the strides that Effie has made. It will be extremely important for Effie to work on her conditioning, core strength and flexibility in the off-season as this will prevent injury from recurring. Effie should be very proud of the accomplishments she has made this fall and we look eagerly forward to her continued improvement her senior year. Thanks Effie for all you give and do for the team!

Lauren Yue: There is not much to say to Lauren Yue at the end of each practice and game except, "thank you". Lauren gives her all in every aspect of the game. She arrives early to the field, she communicates with her coaches, teammates, peers and leads the team with her tireless effort. I have been so impressed with her leadership and command of her own play this fall, two goals she set for herself early on. It has been a pleasure to watch her settle in, maintain her composure, and work to channel offensive players. The next phase of her game will involve Lauren controlling the tempo and pace of the game in the defensive end of the field. I believe that she is ready for this and as a senior leader on our team next year Lauren will be our go-to player for LC. This season Lauren had more minutes on the field than any other player. I am very proud of how far she has come in such a short amount of time. I hope that her trip to Arizona for Festival was helpful and that she enjoyed the experience. I look forward to another wonderful year on the field with Lauren and the coaches thank her for her effort and enthusiasm!

The Sophomores:

Charlotte Blumenthal: to be fair, Cally may owe a few of her saves to Charlotte’s crafty stick. Always in just the right place at just the right time, Charlotte became an integral member of the coveted “corner-team”, a group of five –fearless athletes who allow their opponents to hurl a field hockey ball at speeds up to 60mph at them without blinking an eye, all in the hopes of defending the LC cage. Charlotte’s excellent hand-eye coordination, focus and gritty play saved several quick shots this season, every time it happened Charlotte would take it in stride, smile and thank her teammates for the opportunity. Make no mistake, Charlotte is the real deal and we are so lucky she is only a sophomore!

Julia Crerend: Julia is a wonderful student of the game of field hockey. She asked a lot of great questions of the coaches during practices and games and when she was focused on what was being taught she really made tremendous progress. Julia brought a lightness to the field with her easy-going nature she never took anything too seriously or got herself too worked up about mistakes. It was often a great example for the other girls to see that mistakes happen and there is no reason to lose sleep over them when they do. When Julia did struggle later in the season and saw her playing time diminish because of it she took the time to again ask questions and become a student of the game. I am sure that with time and patience Julia is going to find her easy stride in this game. She has solid fundamentals and is a pleasure to coach. Thanks for a great season Julia!

Our Freshman! 

Emily Yue: It is not easy to be the lone freshmen on a varsity team, but Emily seems to have taken the challenge in stride. It has been wonderful to watch Emily find her comfort level this fall and even more fantastic to watch her fearlessly take on several members of the boys varsity ice hockey team in practice, making them look silly! It is my hope that the same fearlessness will find its way onto the game field next fall. As a sophomore Emily will do much for the team by setting a tone of confidence. She has a great work ethic and is determined to succeed, now all she needs to do is believe in herself once the whistle blows and all of the pieces will fall into place. Keep up the good work Emily. I am extremely proud of you!

Loomis Chaffee Boys Varsity Soccer 2011

Season Summary: 2011 has been a memorable year for the boys varsity soccer team. In August, a group of 11 returning players and 2 graduates were able to take an extraordinary trip to Barcelona, Spain. We owe great thanks to the incredible organizational efforts of Cindy Mack, mother of Senior Captain Dilan Casanovas-Mack, for making the trip a dream come true. LC played matches against a tremendously skillful Girona FC under-18 team, and an incredible FC Barcelona under-17 team. Both matches consisted of soccer of the highest caliber. The Spanish sides were arguably the strongest opponents any Loomis Chaffee soccer team has ever faced. The voyage also provided humanitarian and academic opportunities. The group volunteered at an orphanage for North African adolescent boys. Further, the LC boys soccer contingent enjoyed many cultural experiences with trips to both a Picasso and a Salvador Dalí exhibit. The trip to Spain was an opportunity of a life time for all.

With regard to the 2011 season, the Pelicans should be proud of their achievements and perseverance throughout a difficult schedule and a number of bumps along the way. The boys who have been on the team for two, three, or even four years deserve much credit, as it hasn’t been easy to adjust to a new head coach each of the past two seasons. Their flexibility and steadfastness is very well recognized and appreciated. Previous seasons have been kind to the boys varsity soccer program, as they have won numerous league titles, and have appeared in the New England playoffs perennially. In order to return to that level of success much hard work both individually and as a team will be necessary to move forward.

Every team we played this year put on their best performance against Loomis Chaffee. The Pelicans tallied a season record of 8-6-2 overall, and 8-4-2 in WNEPSSA competitions. Our season was highlighted by some impressive wins, especially our victory over Westminster in which everyone was able to see the field and some fantastic goals were scored. We wish our Seniors and Post-Graduates good luck as they prepare for exciting college careers! We thank these young men for their efforts and dedication to the program. They are John Abraham, Francis Afriyie, Theo Atkinson, Dilan Casanovas-Mack, Aaron Chen, Tyler Fan, Haris Kuljancic, Terry Lee, Hector Lopez, Tim Lyons, Pat Radlowski, Michael Siu, Sherman Sze, and Jesse Wasserman. We hope they stay in touch and continue to support the Pelicans from afar. We are also looking forward to the development and return of our younger team members and new players for the 2012 season.

BOYS VARSITY SOCCER 2011 SEASON SUMMARY

No. Name Position Class Hometown 10 John Abraham D/F 2012 Montreal, Canada 14 Francis Afriyie D 2012 Sandy Hook, CT GK James Atkinson G 2012 (PG) Chicago, IL 6 Samuel Bellock M/F 2012 Manchester, CT 7 Dilan Casanovas Mack F 2012 Sant Ferriol, Spain 4 Aaron Chen D 2012 (PG) Mansfield, CT 2 Kyle Douglas M/F 2015 Windsor, CT 9 Tyler Fan B/M 2012 Colchester, CT 12 Matthew Gomes F 2014 Middletown, CT 23 Haris Kuljancic F 2012 Hartford, CT 13 Kikyung Lee M/F 2012 Seoul , Korea 18 Hector Lopez M/F 2012 Santa Ana, CA 24 Theodore Lyons D/M 2015 Glastonbury, CT 17 Timothy Lyons D/M 2012 Glastonbury, CT 16 Camden McCusker D/M/F 2015 West Hartford, CT 22 Nicholas Miceli M/F 2013 West Hartford, CT 11 David Olio M/F 2013 Amston, CT GK Patryk Radlowski G 2012 Rocky Hill, CT 8 Dale Reese M 2013 Rocky Hill, CT 21 Nicholas Sailor D/M 2013 Bloomfield, CT 19 Chan Ieong Siu M/F 2012 Beijing, China 15 Alexander Steel D/M/F 2015 Weston, MA 20 Yung Lok Sze M/F 2012 Repulse Bay, Hong Kong 5 Jesse Wasserman D/M 2012 Farmington, CT

Coaches: Charlie Bour, Andrew Hutchinson, Jay Thornhill ‘05 Manager: Nicole Lantigua

BOYS VARSITY SOCCER 2011 SEASON SUMMARY (continued)

Sat, 09/10/11 vs. Noble & Greenough Scrimmage

Sat, 09/17/11 vs. Loss 2-0

Wed, 09/21/11 vs. Win 4-0

Sat, 09/24/11 vs. (Andover) Loss 2-1

Mon, 09/26/11 vs. Weslyan University – JV Scrimmage

Wed, 09/28/11 vs. Trinity-Pawling School Win 5-1

Sat, 10/01/11 vs. Northfield Mt Hermon Loss 2-1

Wed, 10/05/11 vs. Win 5-4

Sat, 10/08/11 vs. Wilbraham & Monson Win 2-0

Wed, 10/12/101vs. Win 1-0

Sat, 10/15/11 vs. Williston Northampton Tie 3-3

Sat, 10/22/11 vs. Suffield Academy Loss 1-0

Mon, 10/24/11 vs. Kingswood-Oxford Win 2-0

Wed, 10/26/11 vs. Westminster School Win 6-0

Sat, 10/29/11 vs. Cancelled

Wed, 11/02/11 vs. Cancelled

Sat, 11/05/11 vs. Loss 2-0

Mon, 11/7/11 vs. Win 1-0

Wed, 11/09/11 vs. Loss 2-1

Sat, 11/12/11 vs. Tie 1-1

Varsity Tea Team Awards:

Most Improved- Sam Bellock

Sam wasn’t sure if he was going to be able to play soccer this year, but we’re sure glad he made the right choice. His work ethic and tenacity helped him improve tremendously this season. He scored a great header this season off a cross from Terry Lee to help us come back to tie Williston Northampton.

Ideal Teammate- Sherman Sze

Sherman is an example of what it means to be part of a team. He attended training everyday and worked hard without complaint. Further, his positivity and humility make him an ideal teammate, more than a good soccer player, truly a good human being that every player and coach enjoys being around. We know that his attitude, his ability to stay positive, and his willingness to work for the TEAM will always be remembered.

League Recognition:

Western New England All-Star Game: Dale Reese & Nick Sailor

Varsity Boys Football

The 2011 version of the Loomis football team found great success on the field as the Pelicans posted their first winning season in over a decade. It also marked the first time in school history that Loomis was victorious against both Andover and Exeter during the same season. These victories set the stage for a fine season. Even in defeat, the Pelicans were involved in outstanding games as the 3 losses were by a sum of a meager 12 points. Clearly, this team had some great individual talent. However, it was the fact that those talented individuals sublimated their personal glory for the success of the team. Many individuals turned in outstanding performances, but it was the core of four-year seniors that set the team up for success. Those young men's commitment to the program and willingness to pay the price in the off-season was the foundation of the team. Their dedication set the example for the both the younger players on the squad and for the young men who joined the team during their careers. The coaches would like to thank four year seniors; Brian Nance, Dan Chan, Chris Edwards, Lyle Seebeck, Zach King, and Jarrod Smith, three year seniors Kevin Caba and Michael Fukutomi Boice, two year seniors Evan Duffy, Mitch Van Gameren, one year seniors Hannibal Hopson and Zach Breen and finally our post graduates, Stephan Turner, Zachary Williams, Steven Martinez, Jon Spivey, Josh Winslow, Jack Drew, Stewart Anoya, and Drew Ghio. In addition to the players, we thank our outstanding managers Cris Margaret Frias, Alex Lasko, and Haley Walsh who were with us no matter the conditions. We would also like to thank the administration, the support staff, the athletes’ families, the tailgate crew, and our families for the countless hours of support. As a final note, the football program would like to thank the number of students who showed their support as we returned to campus after our last game, it was a moment that will never be forgotten by the young men on our team.

Most Valuable Player Stephan Turner Stephan Turner came to the island this fall with high expectations. However, he did not expect to be the starting quarterback. When given this position, Stephan was willing to embrace the challenge and quickly established himself as one of the top athletes in New England. His leadership and playmaking ability led the Pelican offense as we averaged over 30 points a game. Stephan’s electrifying runs and pinpoint passing were not the only contributions he made to the team. He was also a key player in our secondary and served as our return man on kicks and punts. We congratulate Stephan on is fine accomplishments. However, his willingness to be a team player and his humility were his greatest attributes.

Coaches Award Lyle Seebeck Lyle Seebeck is a young man of great focus. Four years ago he was a typical freshman as he weighed 165 pounds and started to fill out yet. Through years of hard work and dedication in the weight room, he is transformed himself into one of the dominant offensive of linemen in Class A football. Lyle’s commitment to the team in the offseason set an example for others to follow in the offseason. Lyle embraced his role as group leader over the summer as he checked in on his teammates progress with the offseason program. Not only is Lyle focused on athletics, he is the epitome of a student athlete as he works his way through a curriculum that features many AP and advanced level classes. Lyle was named team captain for his leadership and his commitment to the program and to the school. Lyle ‘s leadership was certainly a cornerstone of the football program and he has set an example for others to follow.

Unsung hero Dan Chan Dan Chan is a young man who has proved through hard work that great things can be accomplished. Dan is an offensive guard. He plays a position where he is only noticed if he makes an error. Needless to say, offensive linemen do not garner much glory. Dan plays football for the love of the game, his team, and his school. As an undersized athlete Dan was not to be deterred by his size, instead of making excuses, he dedicated himself to the off-season lifting program each year. He became stronger and explosive during each off-season. His physical and athletic play earned him significant playing time as a junior and he became a full-time starter as a senior. Through hard work, passion for the game, and commitment to his teammates, Dan Chan has set an example for anyone who wants to commit themselves to a cause.

2011 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Varsity Roster

Seniors Megan Farrell Lindsay Gabow Brianna Malanga, captain Meadeshia Mitchell Siobhan Reid Rachel Rosenblatt, captain Francesca Salvatore

Junior Hannah Shushtari

Sophomores Michaela Colangelo Shannon Deveney Caitlin Farrell

Freshman Gabby Roncone

Manager Diomand Henry

2011 Season Summary

September 24 Canterbury Invitational, Large-Schools Division 3rd place

October 1 Northfield Mount Hermon Invitational 1st place

October 8 Quad Meet vs. Hotchkiss, NMH, Taft at home 3 wins LC 25, Hotchkiss 30 LC 25, Taft 31 LC 20, NMH 41

October 15 Tri Meet vs. Choate and Deerfield at home 1 win, 1 loss LC 27, Choate 32 LC 28, Deerfield 27

October 22 Dual Meet vs. at Brunswick School Win LC 25, Greenwich 30

November 5 Founders League Championships at Hotchkiss 2nd place

November 12 Division I New England Prep School Championships at Andover 3rd place

All-New England individuals Brianna Malanga Lindsay Gabow

All-Founders League individuals Brianna Malanga Lindsay Gabow Caitlin Farrell

Division I New England Champion Brianna Malanga

Season Narrative

If dangled off a precipice and forced to sum up the 2011 LCXC girls season in 10 words or less — or else! — I would undoubtedly consider listing the concrete accomplishments of the team this season: A 7-1 regular-season record, 2nd place at Founders, a New England 3rd-place plaque, a team of 42 girls, 118 personal-best or season-best times. I also would think about the season’s dramatic events — the quad meet when our team snapped Hotchkiss’s three-year dual meet win streak, the tri meet when the team came within one point of defeating New England favorite Deerfield, the Founders Championship when this valiant team came oh-so-close to winning and the JV squad sped across the finish line in a span of just 16 seconds to claim the JV Founders Championship, the Division I New Englands when the whole dang squad ran the race of their lives (so far!) to capture third place, and throughout the season the many, many gutsy races and heroic finishes by the individuals on this team. But the list of accomplishments and historic moments would not only far exceed my 10-word limit, but also would fail to capture the vital core of this season and this team. It’s really very simple: These girls care deeply about each other and their sport. There you go. Ten words. And so my cartoonish nemesis would set me down on terra firma, nod at my wise season summary, and stomp off to bully some other poor soul.

In all seriousness, this team humbled us coaches week after week with their commitment to each other and their willingness to express their love for the sport of cross country by running their hearts out. This is a special team, and it’s been a special season. Perhaps an accounting of the challenges nature threw at us this fall will illustrate the team’s character better than anything else. Like that old saying about the Pony Express, “neither rain nor snow nor death of the night . . .,” the weather presented difficulties, and, true to form, the LCXC girls shrugged them off and kept running.

Hurricane Irene and her subsequent floods put the home course under 10 feet of water right before preseason. Until a couple of weeks ago, you still could see the high-water marks on the trees on the Hay Field. After the floods receded, the course . . . well, it reeked. Nonetheless, Pete Gwyn, the LC grounds crew, and some hardy volunteers got the course ready and primed for our home meets. Thanks to them, the team’s fast legs were able to stride to home-course PRs at the quad meet and again at the tri meet the following weekend.

Mosquitoes, swarms of them, were the main benefactors of the floods. And we were among their many victims. At one practice as the team was finishing its dynamic stretching on the track, we looked across the road toward Sellers Field and saw a cloud of mosquitoes heading our way. Yikes! And though mosquitoes are usually rather slow fliers, this season’s mosquitoes, hopped up on flood water, snacked on us even as we ran. The fact that none of us contracted malaria still amazes me.

A true “Indian summer” brought hot and humid conditions during an early week of training and added a layer of adversity to the first set of “blend intervals” the team endured.

Torrential rains kept things interesting, too, especially during a memorable set of 800-meter intervals on the Field Hockey Compound. The girls’ fluid form became all flailing arms and mini-steps as they navigated the increasingly slippery turns around the fields and slid across the finish line.

Snow -—a LOT of it! — canceled the trip to the Shaler Invitational on Parents Weekend and, in exchange, set the stage for a not-soon-to-be-forgotten intrasquad meet. In a matter of minutes, and just as the racers were called to the line, the course transformed from green and brown to white on white. But the spirit of that intrasquad meet was electric. The crazy teams of boys and girls decorated themselves with duct tape that signified their team colors and, with 30-seconds of preparation, put together inspiring and hilarious cheers. My personal favorite: “A-B- C-D-E-F-GREEEEEEN!” Then they all channeled that spirit into boisterous and amazingly fast racing. There were, in fact, a few PRs that day. And smiles and giggles abounded among this nutty collection of nearly 100 harriers (the boys team, the girls team and their decidedly wacky coaches). Joe Billera and Keith Armstrong in the cage also deserve our hearty thanks for carting off everyone’s wet warmups and t-shirts and socks after the race and returning them all clean and dry a couple of days later. They take such good care of us.

Darkness. We had a lot of that, too, in the aftermath of that freak snowstorm. Darkness and downed trees and disruption and displacement. Luckily, the cogen plant kept the campus lights on within the Loop Road. But it was dark and cold at people’s homes, and email was spotty at best. Still, everyone endured it, and as the lights began to blink on across the region, we all came back together and picked up where we left off — on the way to great performances at the two championship meets of the season.

Interestingly, the weather was excellent for both the Founders meet and the New Englands. Clear skies, cool temperatures and dry land didn’t rattle the team either, of course.

At Founders, the varsity was hoping to unseat host Hotchkiss, which had won the championship meet for the last three years in a row. We knew it would be close, and there were three other teams that had a chance at the win as well. Our Pelicans raced well, followed their plan, and strove for every meter. But in the end, the host team was able to edge us out for the victory. To our team’s credit, Hotchkiss had to run the perfect race on their home course to hold us off.

At New Englands, there was just no holding back this team. They were focused, they were sharp, they were tough, and they were right at their peak. Going into this meet, we thought that if every star aligned, we could grab third place. Ideally, we thought, we could have three finishers in the top 25 and a pack less than a minute behind our No. 3. As it turned out, the team did just that. Captain Brie Malanga executed her race plan brilliantly and decisively to win the race outright, with a 12-second lead over Division 1 New England’s finest. Lindsay Gabow hung on tenaciously to the lead pack, never giving in, and finished 6th overall, knocking a whopping 42 seconds off her best 5k time from earlier in the season. This kid is a fighter. Caitlin Farrell bounced back from a toe injury that sent her to the emergency room seven days earlier and sped to a 22nd-place finish. Her final kick carried her past about 10 competitors, and that’s not because she had saved anything for the end. As we have seen many times now from Caitlin, she has the ability to turn off the discomfort/pain meter and just GO. Our pack arrived half a minute after Caitlin. In doing this, Gabby Roncone and Michaela Colangelo both ran break-through races, chopping a minute each from their PRs. The Hotchkiss girls who had been their nemeses at Founders the previous week hadn’t made the final turn by the time Gabby and Michaela crossed the finish line. And quite a few other opponents who had finished well ahead of Gabby and Michaela in October dual meets were looking at these Pelicans’ backs this time around. Meadeshia Mitchell, the sage and the pillar of the Loomis pack for most of the season, had a slightly off day, and no one is harder on Meadeshia than Meadeshia. The fact that she still PR’d despite cramping up during the race did not console her. She wanted to be right with her packmates, to whom she was devoted. What she still may not realize is that she was with them. Her courage and wisdom and training partnership helped carry them through that race, just as their commitment to her continued to motivate her to finish as strongly as she could. Shannon Deveney, too, ran a courageous race. With shin pain that flared up in the days leading up to the meet and intensified during meet-day warmups, Shannon went to the starting line anyway because her teammates needed her to try. (Without a full seven starting the varsity race, a JV team cannot score as a team.) Shannon looked great through the first mile and no doubt would have run a great 5k if her legs had allowed her to finish. Luckily, Shannon’s a sophomore with a bright running future and two more years with LCXC.

Later that afternoon, the JV race took off with another group of primed, focused LC runners, led by captain Rachel Rosenblatt, who was unstoppable from start to finish and placed an impressive sixth overall. And her teammates followed close behind her, including Monica He in 21st, Taylor Page in 22nd, Hannah Shushtari in 27th, Siobhan Reid in 28th, Meaghan Reid in 33rd, and Helen Grant in 36th, to capture third place as a team in the JV competition.

What a day! And what a fitting culmination to a special season.

Sadly, the end of the season also means our seniors have run their last cross country race with us. For our four-year seniors, Rachel, Frankie, and Brie, it seems not so long ago that you were freshmen just learning the names of your older teammates and running the cross country course for the first time. But now, you have built a legacy. To all our varsity seniors, Brie, Frankie, Lindsay, Meadeshia, Megan, Rachel, and Siobhan, we extend our sincere thanks for your leadership, your dedication to the team, and your heart. We will miss you. And a special thanks from the coaches to Rachel and Brie for their leadership as captains this fall: You made coaching this large team infinitely easier and more fun than we ever imagined.

Awards

Most Valuable Runner Brianna Malanga

Brie has always been fast and strong and hard to beat. But this year, she found several new gears, and she was unstoppable. The team’s top finisher in every race this fall, she won five of the season’s seven official races and was undefeated on the home course against some of New England’s top runners. She set a new record on the home course, clocking 18:48 for the 3-mile circuit at the Deerfield-Choate tri meet. Then, incredibly, she tied that record a few weeks later during an intrasquad meet in the blinding, slippery snow. Brie’s four years of hard work and persistence (and a good dose of patience) culminated on November 12 when she won the Division I New England individual title. In a spectacularly run race, Brie took the lead with three-quarters of a mile to go, and though they tried, none of her opponents could stay with her. With the clock at 18:52 (for the 5k course), she crossed the finish line 12 seconds ahead of her nearest competitor. It was a triumph Brie richly deserved. Yet Brie has never been all about Brie. A captain this year, she has led by example for all four years, and through the inevitable disappointments and the many high points of her LCXC experience, she has never lost sight of her team and her teammates. She was excited about her individual win at New Englands, but she was downright thrilled by the team’s third-place finish. So thrilled, in fact, that when she went to sleep that night, she dreamed about the team plaque.

Rookie of the Year Gabby Roncone

Gabby came to us as a wide-eyed freshman with an old soul. Everything was new to her in September, from the campus to her teammates to the distance of the courses, but instinctively, she knew how to dig deep. And she quickly learned how to race. From September to November, Gabby’s 5k times improved by more than four minutes, from a respectable 24:20 in the Choate Invitational to a stellar 20:46 at the New Englands at Andover. In the process, she earned herself a spot on the varsity seven and was our No. 4 runner at New Englands, where she placed 38th out of 85 finishers, most of them older and more experienced than she. The cross country concept of pack running can be difficult to master, but Gabby proved to be a quick study. She and her packmates took on their important strategic role with a seriousness of purpose and a depth of understanding that made the pack a key factor in the team’s success week after week. Gabby’s talent and hard work, as well as her dry sense of humor and self-deprecating tendencies, made her a great addition to the LCXC family, and we look forward to the years ahead.

Coaches’ Award Rachel Rosenblatt

Rachel takes cross country seriously. She sees the importance of the training, the mental preparation, the strategy, the competitive spirit, the focus, the commitment to team, even the suffering. She understands the significance of all the seemingly little things: packing extra socks, getting enough sleep on Thursday nights, fueling up properly, using the correct form in ab workouts, stretching well before and after running, and the list goes on. Her commitment has helped bring her great improvement in her four years on the cross country team, culminating in a gutsy sixth-place finish in the New England JV championship race in November with an all-time PR of 22:09 for 5k. But even through all the attention to important detail, Rachel also perceives the big picture: the experience of cross country as a journey toward a shared goal, a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts, as well as toward an intensely personal reward, greater self-understanding. Rachel imparted much of this wisdom as a captain, sometimes explicitly, such as the reminder emails that she and Brie sent to the team on the night before meets, and sometimes subtly, in the way she struggled with adversity or warmed up for a race or organized “psyche notes” exchanged between teammates. In her four years on the team, there has never been any doubt that Rachel cares about cross country and the cross country team. Her teammates — and she — are all the better for it.

2011 LOOMIS CHAFFEE BOYS CROSS COUNTRY SUMMARY

CANTERBURY INVITATIONAL LC 26 Hotchkiss 30 1st/14 LC 16 Taft 47 LC 24 NMH 32

NMH INVITATIONAL LC 17 CRH 38

!st/5 DField 21 LC 35

LC 18 TP 49

FOUNDERS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1ST/9

NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS DUAL MEET RECORD: 5-1 6TH/14

HARRIER YEAR YEARS JV YEARS V LCXC TIME

David Balise* 12 1 2 17:05 Christian Bermel 12 3 1 18:25 Riley Clark-Long 12 1 2 17:39 Michael Danielczuk 12 0 2 17:10 Patrick Dickert 12 0 1 16:57 Dontay Downer 14 0 1 18:03 Ben Hiskes * 12 1 2 16:48 Michael Horowicz 13 1 2 17:08 Victoria Johnson 12 0 2 manager Ian Knapp 12 3 1 18:16 Tate Knight 14 0 2 17:52 Alex Lafrance 12 3 1 21:07 Dan Lanza 13 2 1 18:21 Nick Lucchesi 12 2 1 18:02 John MacDonald 13 1 1 18:24 Nathan Papermaster 12 1 2 manager Alex Rainville 12 1 1 19:12 Eli Robbins 13 0 2 17:17:19 Andrew Shichman* 12 0 2 17:40 Alex Shirley 12 3 1 18:59 Jake Verter 12 1 2 17:35

*elected captains

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

COACHES’ AWARD MOST VALUABLE RUNNER COACHES’ AWARD Michael Danielczuk Ben Hiskes Nicholas Lucchesi

NMH INVITATIONAL VARSITY INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS Hiskes (4th), Robbins (5th)

NMH INVITATIONAL JV INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS MacDonald (1st), Lanza (2nd), Knapp (3rd), Bermel (4th), Downer (5th)

INDIVIDUAL FOUNDERS LEAGUE VARSITY CHAMPION Ben Hiskes

INDIVIDUAL FOUNDERS LEAGUE AND NEs JV CHAMPION Tate Knight

FOUNDERS LEAGUE VARSITY ALL-STARS Hiskes (1st), Robbins (2nd), Horowicz (5th), Balise (7th), Dickert (9th)

FOUNDERS LEAGUE JV ALL-STARS Knight (1st), Downer (3rd), Lucchesi (4th), Knapp (7th) Lanza (11th), Bermel (14th), Macdonald (15th)

NEW ENGLANDS VARSITY ALL-STAR Eli Robbins (15th)

NEW ENGLANDS JV ALL-STARS Knight (1st), Lucchesi (3rd), Downer (7th), Knapp (14th), MacDonald (20th)

Each year, the LCXC harriers set specific goals for selves and for team; this year, while not every individual reached his own goal, every Pelican reached his team goal: to win the Founders League Championships. This season, the competition came from not just the south, but also the north: Hotchkiss, sporting a recently revitalized squad, joined Choate, ever hardy, in challenging the Pelicans for the title.

Having defeated Hotchkiss at the season-opening Canterbury Invitational and again in quadl-meet at home early October, and having defeated Choate at home mid- October, Pelicans knew better than to assume anything as they headed up into the hills of Lakeville for the league finale. Home courses always favor the hosts, so Hotchkiss held advantage in that; Wallingford was untouched by Storm Albert power outage week, so Choate held advantage in that; the Pelican harriers knew exactly, to individual places and times, what they had to do and knew with certainty that they could do it, so LC held advantage in that. With tri-captain Ben Hiskes breaking the tape to claim first place laurels and pulling all five Pelican scorers across the line in the top ten, LCXC clinched the victory far faster and far more dramatically than anyone had imagined possible, despite the fact that the JVs had wowed the field in similar style and with identical firsts just hours before. Not only did the LCXCers capture both the individual and team titles, but in so doing, wrested JV title from the Wild Boars for the first time in a decade and a half.

The New Englands field, expanded from 11 to 14 this year, found six schools in contention for plaques (thru 4th), with Exeter a most likely winner, Deerfield a likely second, then Andover, LC, NMH, Hotchkiss, CRH all in running for 3rd and 4th. While scored as dual meet, LC edged CRH and challenged NMH, the championship scoring placed LC seven single points out of plaque-worthy place. In addition to Eli Robbins’s top-15 medal-winning varsity finish, however, the performances in the JV race quickly lifted any fallen spirits, as Tate Knight won the individual title outright for second week in a row and the team captured 2nd overall.

LCXC, however, is always first about who we are, second about what we achieve. As the season closes, we celebrate in particular those who have defined the LCXC 2011 squad:

Four-year seniors David Balise and Ben Hiskes are repeat letter winners (David earning his second, after leaping into varsity ranks as last year’s Most Improved Runner; Ben earning his third, his first coming in the New England Championships winning year of 2009, when he ran varsity for the Pelicans in upset over Andover). With two-year senior and repeat letter winner Andrew Shichman, they earned greatest season recognition of all from their own teammates in the first weeks of September, when they were elected team tri-captains.

Four-year seniors Christian Bermel, Ian Knapp, Alex Lafrance, and Alex Shirley all earn their first LCXC varsity letters this season. Christian made his most significant breakthrough as harrier in the home meet v. CRH and Deerfield, where he wrapped up the second race’s Pelican scoring to assure LC victory over both the Boars and the Doors. Ian not only placed and scored for Pelicans at the end-of-season championships, but finished top-five in every Saturday’s second race (and twice finishing as LCXCs #2 man). Alex and Alex both enjoyed steady improvements over the swift season, with Alex L. memorably lucky running in his bold Hawaiian shirts and Alex S. memorably dipping under the 19:00 mark twice, once at home and again at the NE championships at Andover.

Two-year senior Alex Rainville is another of our first-time letter winners; in the first half of this season, he slashed two minutes from his September time-trial, almost a full minute from his all-time home course best---then fell prey to series of season-stalling injury and illness. Nonetheless, Alex pushed all the way through to the end of the season, travelling up to Andover to cheer his teammates through the Bird Sanctuary and across the Great Lawn.

Three-year seniors Riley Clark-Long and Jake Verter both repeat as second- year letter winners. Perhaps most dramatic of their races this fall were those run over the hilly terrain of Trinity-Pawling, where flight of Pelicans, punctuated by Jake and Riley, captured 15 of the top 16 places in the V/JV combined race. Nick Lucchesi, in his third LCXC year, stepped up for his first varsity letter, making his official varsity race debut at home v. Taft/NMH/Hotchkiss, where he finished 8th Pelican overall. For his unflagging determination, eager coachability, generous team spirit, and leadership by example, Nick garners honor as Coaches’ Award Winner.

Mike Danielczuk and Andrew Shichman both earn their second letter in as many years: imagine if they had come up from the soccer meadows a year or two sooner! This season, as Andrew earns accolade as stalwart team captain and selfless leader, Mike earns honor as Coaches’ Award Winner: occasionally in the scoring five, but more frequently in the unsung sixth-man spot, Mike swapped own goals for team needs week after week, setting pace for fellow LCXCers in both regular-season meets and end-of-season championships. Selfless, disciplined (ask him about his morning runs!), and indefatigable, Mike distinguished himself—and his team--handsomely.

Both Nathan Papermaster and Victoria Johnson add to their varsity letter collections, Nathan, a third, and Vic, a second. Between the two of them, they have kept the runners well-watered, accurately timed, warmly bundled, and high spirited. Nathan has further distinguished himself as exacting coach of the alternative-workout crew, and Victoria, herself, as attentive caretaker of needs ranging from singlet retrieval to spike exchange, pep talk to music mix.

We celebrate, too, our JV seniors who, too, have shared hopes and dreams, set pace and tone, extended friendship and leadership to younger Pelican harriers: three-and-a-half year LCXCer David Barnes, three-year LCXCers Will Doran and Kevin Lee, and two-year LCXCers Paul Han, Betrand Okonkwo, and Theja Yalamanchili.

Seniors all, you will be much missed; thank you for many a season to remember, and for perpetuating the LCXC legacy of feisty competition and warmest camaraderie.

2011 Girls Soccer Season Summary

With ten returning players with varsity experience and the addition of ten newcomers to the squad, the 2011 varsity girls’ soccer team entered the season with high hopes. Playing two of the top teams in New England during the first week of the season, Loomis quickly learned its strengths and weaknesses and it was an opportune time to face these teams as much of the season lay ahead. Besides the ten days in which the Meadows were underwater, and the disastrous state that Storm Alfred left Loomis Chaffee and the rest of , Barton Field played a tremendous advantage to the team. At home, the Pelicans were undefeated with a record of 7-0-1. Great fan support and a well-kept playing surface were integral throughout the entire season. Thanks to all those who cheered the team on and to Mr. Howe and the Facilities/Grounds crew who kept the field at its best! Highlights during the regular season included a 2-1 comeback victory at Taft, a 4-0 dominating performance at Williston Northampton after a week and a half without a game, and a hard fought victory on Senior Day against Hotchkiss. With seven seniors and two post-graduate students, Senior Day was filled with emotion as nine Loomis Chaffee players were honored prior to the game. While they leave our team, they will always be part of the Loomis Chaffee family and we wish them well as they enter a new part of their lives.

Seniors Kelsey Adamson, Kyrstin Coughlin, Maggie Coco, Bre Derella (captain), Annabel Hess, Liana Hinds (captain), Allison Saucier (captain) and post-graduate students Mary McGinley and Dianne Vitkus played pivotal roles in the success of this team and the foundations they laid will resonant for years to come. Even greater than the wins and the losses, this group will be remembered for the special role they played in creating a positive playing environment, a strong work ethic, a never give up attitude, and a commitment to the team. By putting the team before the individual, the team was rewarded and finished first in the Founders League and first in Class A of the WWNEPSSA league.

Entering the post-season with an 11-2-1 record, the Pelicans earned a #4 seed in the New England Tournament and faced Choate in the quarterfinals. In the pouring rain, Loomis played 80 minutes of soccer to a scoreless tie. While the rain continued throughout the game, the fan support grew as exams finished and the sidelines filled with students and faculty cheering the team on. With the anticipation of penalty kicks looming, junior Danielle Marmer scored with less than two minutes to play in the second overtime to advance to the semifinals.

Facing #1 seed Andover in the semifinals, the Loomis Chaffee girls put forth an outstanding game. Trailing 1-0 for much of the game, the Pelicans refused to give up, believed in each, and remained confident. Loomis tied the game in the second half on a penalty kick by junior Faith McCarthy, and once again it was Danielle Marmer who notched the game-winner during the first overtime period to send Loomis to the finals.

With less than twenty-four hours of rest, Loomis traveled to Pomfret to play Worcester Academy in the New England finals. A #2 seed in the tournament, Worcester entered the game undefeated and unfortunately for the Pelicans, WA executed well and finished their opportunities. Despite key injuries, the Loomis girls fought until the end, but could not overcome a 2-1 deficit. While the result was not the one the Pelicans hoped for, it was a tremendous effort and the girls should be very proud of their accomplishments this year and the manner in which they achieved them.

2011 Team Awards Coaches’ Award Danielle Marmer This season, Danielle emerged as an attacking threat and led the team in goals scored. Her knack and composure for scoring were pivotal in the success of this year’s team as she scored game winners in several games including the New England quarterfinals and semifinals. Beyond her goal scoring ability, Danielle is commended for her commitment to the team and her desire to give everything she could to help the team. There wasn’t a game that Danielle didn’t get fouled hard or come up limping, but her answer was always, “I’m ok coach”. While the injuries caught up to her, Danielle fought through pain throughout the end of the season to help the team. Her mental toughness, unselfish play, and composure on the field are a few of the many reasons why she is the recipient of this year’s Coaches’ Award.

Co-MVP’s Liana Hinds As a senior, Liana had a very successful year and her play was integral to the team’s success. Playing in the midfield and as a forward, Liana worked hard on both sides of the ball. With her speed and athleticism, she was a constant attacking threat and improved her game this year by increasing her defensive pressure. While Liana could not play in the finals because of injury, she kept her head up on the sidelines and cheered her team on throughout the entire game. Whether Liana was scoring goals, assisting her teammates, or winning the ball back on defense, her play and leadership this year were outstanding.

Faith McCarthy Faith’s presence on the field, her commitment to work hard, and her play in the midfield and up top helped this year’s team achieve the success it had. Despite lingering injuries throughout the middle and end of the season, Faith continued to play with passion and displayed a strong work ethic in practice and in games. A very intense player, Faith challenged herself to improve on a daily basis and her love of the game was witnessed by all. Her attacking presence, defensive work rate, and determination to succeed were important this year and she is commended for her play on the field.

Girls Varsity Soccer 2011 Season Results Final record – 13-3-1

Opponent Date Result

Loomis vs. Noble & Greenough Wed, 9/21/2011 3-3

Loomis vs. Phillips Academy (Andover) Fri, 9/23/2011 1-2

Loomis vs. Choate Rosemary Hall Wed, 9/28/11 1-0

Loomis vs. Taft School Sat, 10/1/2011 2-1

Loomis vs. Kingswood-Oxford Wed, 10/5/2011 3-1

Loomis vs. Westminster School Sat, 10/8/2011 1-0

Loomis vs. Wed, 10/12/2011 0-1

Loomis vs. Deerfield Academy Sat, 10/15/2011 3-0

Loomis vs. Miss Porter’s School Wed, 10/19/2011 2-0

Loomis vs. Suffield Academy Sat, 10/22/2011 2-0

Loomis vs. Greenwich Academy Wed, 10/26/2011 1-0

Loomis vs. Wilbraham and Monson Sat, 10/29/2011 cancelled

Loomis vs. Northfield Mt. Hermon Wed, 11/2/2011 cancelled

Loomis vs. Williston Northampton Sat, 11/5/2011 4-0

Loomis vs. Hotchkiss School Wed, 11/9/2011 1-0

Loomis vs. Kent School Sat, 11/12/2011 7-4

Loomis vs. Choate Rosemary Hall Wed, 11/16/2011 1-0 (dbl OT) (New England Quarterfinals)

Loomis vs. Phillips Academy (Andover) Sat, 11/19/2011 2-1 (dbl OT) (New England Semifinals)

Loomis vs. Worcester Academy Sun, 11/20/2011 1-2 (New England Finals)

Home games in bold

2011 FALL ATHLETIC AWARDS

Volleyball: Most Improved Player: Michelle Irukera Coaches’ Award: Gabby Angelini Coaches’ Award: Ally Hopson Coaches’ Award: Erin Currey

Western New England All Star: Erin Currey

Water Polo: Coaches’ Award: Jake Bosee Most Improved: Will Bogle Most Valuable Player: Addison Wright

All New England: Will Bogle and Addison Wright

Field Hockey: Most Improved Player: Jordan Niezelski Coaches’ Award: Lauren Yue Most Valuable Player: Caroline (Cally) Moran

Western New England All-Stars: Chloe Alexander & Beth Findley

All Founders League: Caroline (Cally) Moran

Academic All-American~NFHCA: Caroline (Cally) Moran

Boys Soccer: Most Improved Player: Sam Bellock Ideal Teammate: Sherman Sze

Western New England All-Star Game: Dale Reese & Nick Sailor

Football: Most Valuable Player: Stephan Turner Coaches’ Award: Lyle Seebeck Unsung Hero: Daniel Chan

Girls Cross-Country: Most Valuable Runner: Brianna Malanga Rookie of the Year: Gabby Roncone Coaches’ Award: Rachel Rosenblatt

New England Champion: Brianna Malanga and Lindsay Gabow

All Founders League: Brianna Malanga, Lindsay Gabow and Caitlin Farrell

Boys Cross-Country: Most Valuable Runner: Ben Hiskes Coaches' Award: Nicholas Lucchesi Coaches' Award: Michael Danielczuk

Individual Founders League Varsity Champion: Ben Hiskes

Founders League Varsity All-Stars: Ben Hiskes (1st), Eli Robbins (2nd), Michael Horowicz (5th), David Balise (7th), Patrick Dickert (9th)

New England Varsity All-Star: Eli Robbins (15th place)

Girls Soccer: Most Valuable Player: Liana Hinds Most Valuable Player: Faith McCarthy Coaches’ Award: Danielle Marmer

All New England: Liana Hinds & Faith McCarthy

All State: Liana Hinds, Faith McCarthy, Allison Saucier

Western New England All Stars: Liana Hinds, Faith McCarthy, Allison Saucier