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ASL 1951–2011 Celebrating Contents 60 years Cover: 1951 portrait of ASL founder and "rst head Stephen L. Eckard (ASL 1951–71) Back cover: Gregory Dray ’15 London, 2011 Greg used famous landmarks in the capital to create “London” on the back cover. He joined ASL two years ago in Grade 7; he has a brother, 6 At Home Abroad 1Commencement 0 2011 14History in the Making Owen ’19. Greg’s favorite subject is science. This summer, Greg and his family returned to Timothy C. Jacobson explores the The Class of 2011 at Stephen L. Eckard writes for the their former home in Connecticut. He says of in!uence of ASL’s surroundings Westminster Central Hall Anglo-American News in 1951 his time at ASL, “Joining the School turned out to be a lot of fun. It’s been a great experience and I’m grateful for the opportunity. It’s been cool to live in a city for two years.” Accents, Fall ’11 The American School in London, founded in 1 Recollections 6 of ASL20 Through the Ages 1951, is an independent, non-pro"t, college © The American School in London preparatory day school for students in Studying at ASL De"ning moments throughout the The American School in London Kindergarten through Grade 12. The student One Waverley Place Jennifer Nelson ’81 traces School’s 60-year history body comprises 1,350 boys and girls who London NW8 0NP represent more than 50 nationalities. ASL students from the 1950s United Kingdom T +44 (0)20 7449 1200 Our mission is to develop the intellect and F +44 (0)20 7449 1350 character of each student by providing an [email protected] outstanding American education with a www.asl.org global perspective. The magazine is mailed without charge to current parents, alumni and former The American School in London is a faculty and staff, and to many parents of alumni and friends of the School. non-denominational school and does not discriminate against any individual in any way Editor: Wendy Robinson on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual Contributors: Cathy Adams, Hassan Alaghband, Robyn Chapel, John Clark, orientation, religion, or ethnic or national Judith R. Glickman, Erin Herzeelle, Coreen R. Hester, Laurie Hindley, Caitlin Huson, origin in the administration of its recruitment, Alice lacuessa, Timothy J. Jacobson, Paige Jernigan, Mary Jordan, Char Lukacs, admissions and educational policies. & Gallery 3 N Founder’s Day: 21 e April 2011 w s 28 Patrick Mahany, Mike McKeen, William C. Mules, Jennifer Nelson ’81, Dwight M. Poler, Annabel Lucy Smith, Roger Smith, Yolandi Strydom, Thomas J. Tiernan, Letters from former ASL heads 4 PCA Masquerade Auction 32 Ruth Uwimana, Peter Warwick-Mahoney Trustee news 5 Community partnerships 34 Photography: Astonleigh Studio, Mary Louise Barker, Current Rutledge, Spotlight on London 26 Farewell, Mrs. Neutze! 36 Stephen Gosling, Erin Herzeelle, Di Holmes, Caitlin Huson, Bill McCarrick, Linda McKeen, Patrick Mahany, Rebecca Moore, Craig Prentis, Wendy Robinson Class notes 38 The Learning Institute at ASL 37 Feature illustrations: Paul Antonio, Scott Rhodes, Jacinta Sullivan, Justin Weyers Faculty notes 50 Design and art direction: Powell Allen Ltd Family notes 53 Printer: Finlay Printing, USA Events 54 In memoriam 61 Gallery The American School in London Left: her passion. This fall, as Lauren started school at Educational Trust Limited Alessandra de Costanza ’11 Alessandra starts college at ASL in K1. She has an elder Mrs. Hester, 2011 NYU, she’ll miss her favorite brother, Graham ’18. Her Members of the Board of Trustees Alessandra attended ASL place at ASL, the photo lab. favorite activity at school is The United States Ambassador to the for Grade 5 and returned to PE—she loves gymnastics. Below: Court of St. James’s complete high school three Lauren thinks London is a cool Lauren Brantley ’20 The Hon. Louis B. Susman, years ago. She missed the place to live. She enjoys Self Portrait in Cubism, Honorary Chair School from the day she left shopping and eating out with 2011, mixed media on paper until she started back in Grade her family. Lori E. Fields, Chair Lauren created her painting 10. Alessandra says, “Coming Michael P. Spies, Vice Chair after studying Picasso’s life home to ASL was exciting and Mark E. Sohn, Company Secretary and his stylistic periods. Each kind of familiar.” She adores Coreen R. Hester, Head of School student in the class produced living in the city and enjoys R. Derek Bandeen a self-portrait in Picasso’s walking around London "nding Lisa H. Bennett Cubism style. new places to eat, shop and Andrew M. Bentley ’83 photograph. Photography is Hyman Bielsky Karen L. Brush Caroline Clark Letter from the Head of School Linda Ely Michael R. Ericksen Paige Jernigan Sixty years. Starting in a !at in Knightsbridge, !ourishing at Alexander M. Knaster 13 Grosvenor Square, growing near Regent’s Park, settling at Donna M. Lancia Mary F. Marsh One Waverley Place, we celebrate the founding and growth of our Karsten N. Moller very special school. “To keep the lamp of learning alight and both Sanjay H. Patel !ags !ying” was the School’s motto in 1954, and British and William A. Plapinger Dwight M. Poler American !ags were on full display at the entrance to the American Victoria K. Robertson School in London for many years. Today, it’s “Welcome” in 15 William H. Roedy different languages and more than 50 !ags in Lower School Julie Skattum Ramez Sousou Reception. Thus, the identity of ASL has deepened and our mission Thomas J. Tiernan has expanded: experiential education (“A "eld trip every week,” William T. Tucker said founder Stephen Eckard), global perspective, international Advisor to the Board of Trustees humanitarian concerns, London as a classroom. And yet thankful Richard A. Bailey we are that ASL bears testimony to the adage that “the more we The American School in London change, the more we stay the same.” Foundation William A. Obenshain, President Welcome to the fall 2011 60-page issue of Accents, "lled with Barbara G. Coloney, Vice President evidence of new things and old, striking evidence of our history and Coreen R. Hester, Head of School Julie Alexandre our modernity, our roots and our today. From glorious commencement Albert D. Angel speeches at Westminster Hall to pictures of alumni events all around Daniel F. Coughlin the globe, ASL thrives. Our students bene"t from the extraordinary Timothy Craighead Brad F. England talents and training of the faculty, our families enjoy the excitement John R. Farmer of new adventures, and together we create the kaleidoscope of friend- Lori E. Fields ships and adventures and learning that characterize our school. The David E. Fife ’89 Diana H. Greene pictures say it all. Deirdre McKechnie Edward J. McKinley More than ever in the last year, we expanded our campus with service William C. Mules learning partnerships that were new and meaningful; more than Janet Newkirk ever we sought to connect with our global alumni, nearly 13,000 Barry M. Sabloff William L. Schef!er ’66 strong; and more than ever, we sought to vivify our mission, dedicated Ellen R. Stofan to student learning and growth. These 60 pages tell the story, and Susan J. Wilen we welcome you to enjoy the memories and to let us know your Ex Officio Members connection to what you see here. And come visit! Cathleen Wolfe ’86, President, Alumni Association Warm regards, The American School in London Foundation (UK) Limited William A. Obenshain, President Andrew J. Sukawaty David I. Stillman Coreen R. Hester Head of School 2 The American School in London Accents Fall ’11 3 Former ASL heads of school Left to right William C. Mules and Thomas J. Tierman Judith R. Glickman were invited Paige Jernigan to share their thoughts on Hassan Alaghband ASL as the School celebrates Dwight M. Poler its 60th birthday. Trustee news The Board of Trustees welcomes Private Equity Foundation, the NSPCC, time, Hassan has been a cabinet three new members, appointed at Right to Play UK, and Camp Dudley. member for both the SchoolWorks and the final meeting of the 2010–11 On his appointment to ASL’s Board, Great Expectations capital campaigns, academic year: Paige Jernigan P ’18 Dwight says, “ASL has transformed our and served on numerous committees. ’20 ’25, Dwight M. Poler P ’14 ’15 ’25 experience in London, both as a school He and his wife, Farah, have been and Thomas J. Tiernan. At the same for our children and as a community for leadership supporters and volunteers for meeting, the Board bade a fond our whole family. I look forward to the the Annual Fund, active in myriad school farewell to departing trustee and opportunity as a trustee to support ASL’s events, including the International Festival parent of alumna Hassan Alaghband impact and sustainability for the future.” and Middle East Night, as well as hosts P ’11 after 13 years’ service; and to He holds a BA from Amherst and an MBA of countless gatherings in support of the Pat Clappé, secretary to the Board, with distinction from the Amos Tuck School. Their daughter, Roxanne, who retired after 20 years at ASL. School at Dartmouth, where he was a graduated from ASL in June. Paige Jernigan and husband Kenton Tuck Scholar. Of his leaving, Hassan says, “I strongly moved to London in 2000 from New York Thomas J. Tiernan is Minister- believe that serving on the Board at ASL City. Parents at ASL since 2006, they Counselor for Management Affairs at the has been both a privilege and a chance of have three boys: Cole ’18, Shep ’20 and US Embassy, having joined the Foreign a lifetime.