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THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY, ST. JOHNSBURY TRADE SCHOOL & MOUNT ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gregory E. Boardman ’75 Bruce E. Buxton Martha D. Cavanaugh ’91 SPRING ’16 Peter F. Crosby ’68 Marcia D. DeRosia ’69 Robert M. Fairbanks ’12H Nancy Usher Goodrich FEATURES Susan O’Neil Grayson ’67 Lee P. Hackett ’57 RACE AND EDUCATION IN AMERICA John S. Hall ’66 3 BY JAY WRIGHT ‘87 Peter F. Hammer ’84 James H. Impey ’64 30 PREPARING FOR OUR 175TH! Alex P. M. Ko 4 Bernier L. Mayo ’56 Garth B. Moulton ’88 James H. Murphy ’90 THE GRAND GIFT Kimberly A. Silloway ’82 12 Jay O. Wright ’8 7, President Edward R. Zuccaro BRANTVIEW: A FEAST FOR THE EYES BY PAUL CHOUINARD ‘63 TRUSTEES EMERITI 18 Ernest A. Begin ’63 Gordon V. DeWitt ’56 OUR LEGACY PERSONIFIED John M. Farmer 30 BY PHOEBE CAVANAUGH COBB ‘90 Robert C. Fuehrer YEARS John P. Garey ’57 Allan D. Gilmour 1842-2017 Kenneth F. Hammer ’85H DEPARTMENTS William A. Julian ’45 4 Jean McGregor Rogers ’56 2 MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER Roderic B. Vitty ’51 ADVANCEMENT REPORT Dale R. Wells ’64T 6 ADVANCEMENT OFFICE 22 LOOKING BACK Jack Cummings Associate Headmaster, 32 CLASS NEWS Advancement and Admission [email protected] 36 MARRIAGES Tammi Sullivan Cady ’88 Director of Development 40 BIRTHS and Alumni Relations 4 5 [email protected] 12 43 IN MEMORIAM Alan Ruggles ’84 Associate Director of Alumni Relations [email protected] TERM EXPIRES IN 2016 TERM EXPIRES IN 2017 Volume LVIV Number 2, Spring 2016 Staff Wendy Smith The Hilltopper magazine is published in the Art Director/Designer ALUMNI COUNCIL Robert Begin ’87 Brent Beck ’62 Robert C. Kirk Prospect Research and autumn and spring by the Office of Alumni Development Assistant Vice President President and Development for alumni and friends of Writer/Editor EX-OFFICIO St. Johnsbury Academy, St. Johnsbury Trade [email protected] Timothy Clouatre ’86 Julie Kelley ’92 Phoebe Cavanaugh Cobb ’90 Thomas Lovett School, and Mount St. Joseph Academy. Bonnie Jenks Past President Pam Burns Kocher ’64 Printer Headmaster Photography courtesy of the Advancement Development and Alumni Assistant Patti Albee Coburn ’67 Terry Powers ’70 Queen City Printers, Inc. James H. Impey ’64 Office, Matt Payeur‘94 of Empire Imaging, Burlington, Vermont [email protected] Gertrude Sylvain Dussault ’61M Erin Quatrini Hill ’97 and Daniel Adams. Trustee Representative Contributing Writers Phoebe Cavanaugh Cobb ’90 James Hutchins ’82 Troy Ruggles ’84 Please forward Address Changes to: Bernier Mayo ’56 Paul Chouinard ’63 Director, Marketing and Crystal Chandler Prevost ’78 Cynthia Hoyt Stanton ’73 Office of Alumni and Development Phoebe Cavanaugh Cobb ’90 Communications Trustee Representative Gerard Prevost ’77 Dan Thurston ’50 St. Johnsbury Academy Jay Wright ’87 [email protected] Tammi Sullivan Cady ’88 PO Box 906 Bruce Scott ’57 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 Daniel Adams Director of Development and TERM EXPIRES IN 2018 Cover Image Patrick Amadon ’16 802.751.2011 In the parlor of Brantview Media Integration Specialist Alumni Relations Student Government President Dale Deblois ’51T [email protected] representing three of our legacy [email protected] Alan Ruggles ’84 Leigh B. Larocque ’52T or visit www.stjacademy.org/alumni families, left to right, Bodie Robert C. Kirk Associate Director of Alumni Jake Lavely ’97 Avery ‘18, Finnegan Barrett ’19, Creative Director Christian Garey ‘17, and Rilan Joyce Atherton Dumas ’49 Leilani Provencal ’04 Cobb ‘16. Seated are Brahms [email protected] Lifetime Member Cindy Hayes Robillard ’83 36 Barrett ’19, Avery Loosigian ‘18, and Noah Garey ‘18. Cynthia Fortier Wheeler ’73 Message from the Headmaster RACE a n d EDUCATION, ENLIGHTENMENT, AND CHARACTER The prosperity of a country depends not on the abundance of its revenues, nor on the strength of its fortifications, nor on EDUCATION the beauty of its public buildings; but it consists in the number of its cultivated citizens, in its men [and women] of education, enlightenment, and character; here are to be found its true interest, its chief strength, its real power. —MARTIN LUTHER i n AMERICA his January marked the 30th time I have read this passage has a new set of bleachers overlooking a rubberized asphalt track. in Fuller Chapel. I start every semester with it because I Instead of roaring on the old dirt road, causing an intimidating feel it expresses an important truth: what makes this school echo off the wooded banks, our football team now charges the field T special—what makes it rich, strong, and beautiful—is the after running down the hill from Christensen Dorm, built on the quality of the people who have lived, learned, and worked here. east side of the Belvidere neighborhood. As we approach our 175th birthday, complete our decennial Many of these changes will be documented in the book Peggy self-study reflection, and plan to renovate historic Brantview and Pearl ’65 is writing to commemorate the last 25 years, changes that its accompanying Barn, I think it is worthwhile to recognize the include Streeter Hall, the Morse and Mayo Centers, the Hilltopper ... a true academic institution is to provide students with a forum power of this truth. Restaurant, and numerous additional renovations across campus. When Ann and I first came to St. Johnsbury and saw Brantview, These 25 years have seen incredible changes throughout the world we were amazed at its grandeur, and when I became head proctor due to societal shifts—technological growth, globalization, and of openness, where one could explore different perspectives in in charge of that dorm, I was overwhelmed with the responsibility evolving governmental structures—to name a few. There have been of caring for a national landmark. One careless smoker sneaking other transformative events closer to home, like the many a cigarette on one of the side porches could have caused the economic and demographic changes that have taken place across an environment of mutual respect and friendliness. destruction of the whole building; judging from the cigarette butts our region. As a result, our school has had to become flexible, we found once the snow melted each spring, my fears were resilient, and responsive to local needs. The growth of community well-founded. However, my memories of Brantview and of my 32 service (by advisories and leadership groups), Capstones (by both years here are principally marked, not by caring for buildings, but Freshmen and Seniors), management of the Recreation ecent events at many academic campuses around the such as eye color or skin color. Fulsome inquiry means looking into by caring for and being cared for by the people of the Academy. Department, and partnerships with area organizations all came country including at the University of Missouri, Yale, the past, even when it is less than perfect, as a means of informing It would be a mistake to start listing all of those who come to from the desire to be a resource to the community. Princeton, and Georgetown, among others, have generated the present and leading better lives as a result. Community means mind—the Brantview Boys, the athletes I coached, the thousands And that’s where the Martin Luther quote comes in. Just as the R fresh controversy over America’s mixed history of race celebrating the things that bring us together as a common of students I taught, and the colleagues with whom I taught, school Ann and I discovered in 1984 was a testament to the relations. Some students are calling for searching inquiries into enterprise, rather than focusing on differences which, if we let coached, and lived. We have been blessed over several decades creativity, spirit, intelligence, and generosity of generations schools’ histories to identify blots which should be acknowledged them, can tear us asunder. with wonderful young people and inspiring teachers who have stretching back to 1842, so too the current successful state of the and, where possible, remediated. At Georgetown, for example, two Graham Newell taught me that the nature of a true academic been supported by dedicated administrators and staff as well as Academy is a testament to talents, gifts, and goodness of tens of buildings previously named after Jesuits with ties to the trading of institution is to provide students (from the Latin—to be eager) generous Trustees, alumni, parents, and benefactors. As I look thousands of more people who have passed through Fuller Hall. slaves have been renamed. with a forum of openness, where one could explore different back at my Brantview years, however, I am aware of just how Luther points out that good people—full, rich, human beings willing Those of us born in Vermont have traditionally had reason to perspectives in an environment of mutual respect and friendliness. much has changed. to share their humanity with others—are the true strength and feel good about our history. Vermont banned slavery in its 1777 Graham’s perspective had been shaped by his years as a student at In 1984, when I looked out the back door of Brantview, I saw our power of any community, and the Academy has been strong for Constitution, more than four score years before the 13th the Academy, Middlebury College, and The University of Chicago softball field and the path down to Cary Field that led to Pine Street 174 years as a result. Amendment to the U.S. Constitution did the same nationally. and his years teaching at Lyndon State College. His spirit lives on and Burlingame Field. It was a beautiful natural setting with venues As we come upon Commencement and Reunion Weekend, our Thaddeus Stevens, the famous sponsor of the 14th Amendment, at the Academy. used by student athletes and the community. Today that site is campus will be flooded by many of those who have made this which provided for equal rights for recently freed slaves, was born The people of St. Johnsbury should feel proud that the Academy home to our largest dorm—the Green Dorm—so named because of school the world-class institution and close-knit community it is in Danville (you can see the historical marker if you look on Route strives to live up to such shining ideals and usually is successful. its use of alternative energy for its heat and hot water. The Green today. I hope you will be one of them, and I hope that when you 2). Under Governor Erastus Fairbanks (yes, the same Fairbanks We are open to children of all backgrounds, including students with Dorm has taken on the identity as “the Gentlemen’s Dorm,” just walk to campus, you feel a sense of pride for what you, and all those family that founded St. Johnsbury Academy), fighting for an end to special needs, who wish to eagerly learn—to be students—in an one example of how each dorm now has its own house culture and who have gone before, have made possible—men and women of slavery in the Civil War, Vermont lost more soldiers per capita than environment of mutual respect and friendliness. As we continue to rules determined by those who live there. Next to that dorm is our education, enlightenment, and character who have the power to any other state. read the headlines from around the country about these important freshman boys’ dorm—The Barn—that served as the stables for change the world. In St. Johnsbury, those of us who attended the Academy have issues, let us hold fast to what we know is true, face the world, and Brantview. On the opposite side of the large green is still the tennis been blessed with the opportunity to interact with students from make it better. court, flanked now by Waterman Dorm (now relocated and around the world of many different ethnic, racial, and religious enlarged) and a ropes Challenge Course that allows students to backgrounds. Thirty years ago, when I was a student at the tackle both high and low ropes to build confidence and team work. Academy, two of my good friends, Li Shu, from China, and Billy When I used to look west out of our Brantview apartment, I used Roberts, a fellow local student, were non-white. Then, as now, the to see the wooded ravine that hosted our cross country trail and our Academy celebrated its diversity. smoking area for those engaged in less healthy endeavors. The back The Academy’s mission of character, inquiry, and community door of Alumni Gym opened to a road that led down to Fairbanks OUR ACADEMY necessarily includes exposure to, awareness of, and consideration Jay Wright ’87 is an Adjunct Professor of Field and the cinder track, home of multiple championship teams The Headmaster’s Weekly Message regarding racial issues. Respect for the character and dignity of Finance at Georgetown University and and marching band performances. Now that space is filled with Thoughts inspired by morning Chapel every fellow student by definition means not pre-judging a person is President of the Board of Trustees at three tiers of parking and three playing fields, and Fairbanks Field stjacademy.org/ouracademy based on characteristics which do not affect a person’s humanity, St. Johnsbury Academy.
2 Hilltopper Hilltopper | |Spring Spring 2016 2016 St. Johnsbury Academy 3 WE’RE GETTING READY FOR OUR TH BIRTHDAY! For the first time, we will be hosting an official Resident Alumni Reunion and inviting all alumni who lived on-campus to return for a special reunion. Day student alumni are encouraged to attend. Celebrating our Veterans The 2017 50th Reunion Class, Class Please plan to return to St. Johnsbury of 1967, will be placing a special marker Academy for this first time reunion! to honor our Veterans. All Veterans will Created by anbileru adaleru Coming in the summer of 2017—stay from thebe Noun welcome Project at the ceremony taking place tuned for details! during Reunion Weekend 2017 (June 2-4,
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Y S Resident Alumni Reunion Resident 1842-2017 Created by Paulo Sá Ferreira The Last 25 Years from the Noun Project V E A Book Launch R U S M O N T • Alumna, Peggy Pearl ’65, will be launching the last 25-year history of St. Johnsbury Academy. Rich Beck ’66 released A Proud Tradition, A Bright Future in celebration of 150 years back in 1992. WATCH FOR OTHER EXCITING EVENTS Peggy will be picking up where Rich left off. The book launch is scheduled to take Created by Andrew Doane place during Homecoming/LI Weekend DURING CELEBRATION YEAR 2017! 2017 (October 21, 2017). Created by Luis Prado from the Noun Project 4 Hilltopper | Spring 2016 St. Johnsbury Academy 5 Advancement a very fulfilling life. Today, the times may again look difficult Their story is also a reminder of the unique relationship between and uncertain for you, but be assured that great opportunities the Academy and the larger St. Johnsbury community, which has are out there. To date you have been well prepared, but this is a been so welcoming to generations of our students. My hope is that commencement, a beginning for you to reach for those opportunities. our current students are finding the same welcoming atmosphere As I look at you I am full of hope and expectation for what you that eased Nancy’s and Oscar’s transition to life in America. may achieve. Oscar and Nancy’s generosity continues the Academy tradition I found Oscar’s story and words inspiring three years ago and of those who come before providing for those who come after. PROVIDING FOR THOSE WHO COME AFTER they remain so today. St. Johnsbury was the starting point for his This generosity continues to ensure that our current and future and Nancy’s new life in America and I am proud to be a part of the students find opportunities equal to or better than those of earlier community that helped them on their way. It is also gratifying to generations. his continues to be an While his address focused on advice to the class of 2013, know that so much of what they remember as important remain exciting time for the Oscar did take a few minutes to talk about his early experiences staples of the Academy’s mission today, including our optimism JACK CUMMINGS Academy and our whole in St. Johnsbury. He said, for young people. Associate Headmaster, community as we move Those early months here in St. Johnsbury were difficult— Advancement & Admission towardT our 175th anniversary and homesickness, loneliness, and the struggle to learn English. Yet, I the completion of the campaign realized that there was nothing to go back to in China, and that my for Branvtiew. This historic parents had allocated a part of their limited remaining resources preservation project was jump- so that I could be educated here, and build a life in America. There ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY started last June, when Nancy was no choice except to move forward. And people were kind. I still Tang Francis ’53 and her brother remember the first days in class where the girl sitting in front of me Oscar pledged $2 million towards would constantly turn around and try to explain to me, partly with TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP the renovation, provided we raised sign language, what I was to do next. The daughter of the Academy’s an additional $3 million. Thanks to some very generous alumni, headmaster would tutor me in English. Mr. Twombly, who would parent, and trustee gifts, we have reached that $3 million goal. later become Headmaster of this academy, and his assistant, In May 2013, The Rona Jaffe Foundation joined with St. Johnsbury GERMANY Including Nancy and Oscar’s incredibly generous gift, we have Miss Thomas, made a special effort to look after me. To finance Academy to create the St. Johnsbury Academy Travel Scholarship. LAOS $5 million in cash and pledges toward this historic effort. We my little luxuries, such as ice cream cones, or the double feature The purpose of the scholarship is to provide an enriching travel INDIA need just $1 million more to completely fund the restoration of Western movies that played in the theaters downtown, the older boys opportunity through an Academy sponsored off-campus experience CUBA Brantview and The Barn. in the dormitory would pay me to shine their shoes or empty their to a qualified student who otherwise might not be able to afford to participate. To learn more about the scholarship, or ways to contribute For those that don’t know the story, Nancy Tang and her wastebaskets. Believe it or not, my price for emptying a wastebasket to this fund, please contact Director of the Colwell Center Glenn Ehrean younger brother Oscar arrived in St. Johnsbury, following the fall 64 years ago was only a penny, but there were many of them in by phone at (802) 751-2499 or by email at [email protected]. of Shanghai in 1949. Nancy enrolled as a freshman and it was the dorm. decided that Oscar, who was just eleven at the time and spoke Oscar concluded his address to our graduates with three pieces no English, would live in Fairbank’s Cottage and attend the of advice: St. Johnsbury Junior High School, then located in our North Hall. First, believe in the ultimate dignity of your work and recognize Nancy lived in Brantview for four years and graduated with the that through continuous education, training and practice—in other class of 1953. After two years in St. Johnsbury, Oscar transferred to words, plain hard work—you can always improve. the Rectory School in Connecticut to take advantage of a special Second, look upon adversity as an opportunity. For me, the loss THE SJA HELP US REACH OUR GOAL FOR 2016! reading program. of China to the Communists that resulted in my displacement to Nancy, who maintained a close relationship with the Academy St. Johnsbury was an adversity that presented an opportunity. It and former Headmaster, Bernier Mayo ’56, has remained in close focused my attention, and made me realize that I had to work hard contact with the Academy and has been a generous supporter to overcome my circumstances. And overcoming obstacles can be Fund $600K for many years. Perhaps her most meaningful gift endowed the such a supercharger for one’s confidence and ability to deal with 2012–2016 Kinmay W. Tang Scholarship, in honor of her mother. Nancy wrote later challenges. The annual fund helps to support the to our Alumni and Development Director, Tammi Cady, of her Third, recognize that you are not alone. For me, my parents made day-to-day operations of the school. To experience in coming to St. Johnsbury: “Everyone, not only the what must have been a heartrending decision to send me away at keep our campus looking as beautiful as teachers, but the townspeople, and the other students were so the age of 11, because they felt that, under the circumstances, I would it does, to continue to provide the array $400K helpful and kind to us that we came to love St. Johnsbury and were have a better future, if I were educated here. Countless teachers, of academic offerings and experiences, hardly homesick at all, even though we were 10,000 miles from headmasters, counselors and students helped me succeed in my and to carry on the Academy tradition home and spoke very little English.” efforts to advance. I am sure the story is the same for you. Be grateful of “providing for those who come after,” Once Oscar left St. Johnsbury, he had no direct contact with the for all the support you have and will receive, as I am, and if you are we ask you to consider making a gift to $200K Academy. We were reconnected in 2013, when we received a call ever in a position, help someone else, because in the community that the annual fund. You can reach us on the Web or on your mobile device by from the person making a documentary film about Oscar’s life in we all live, that is our obligation. Besides, there is no greater reward connecting to www.stjacademy.org/ honor of his retirement as President of the Board of Trustees at than to know that you have been helpful to another. giving. We always like to hear from you Phillips Andover Academy. Oscar had wanted his experience in So much for my advice to you. Finally, I just want to tell by phone at (802) 751-2011, by email St. Johnsbury included in this history. He made his first trip back you that I look back with great fondness on my start here at at [email protected], or by 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 to town that spring to give the commencement address on the St. Johnsbury. In great adversity this country and this town took mail at SJA, PO Box 906, St. Johnsbury, date of his sister’s 60th reunion. me in, and provided me an education and the opportunity to build VT 05819.
6 Hilltopper | Spring 2016 St. Johnsbury Academy 7 CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY In exchange for a gift of money or FINANCIAL AID securities, a charity will pay the donor and/or a loved one a fixed amount ENDOWED FUNDS THAT HELP MAKE SJA AFFORDABLE annually for the rest of their life. A portion of this income is not taxed. The donor also receives a charitable deduction for part of the gift as BROCKWAY SCHOLARSHIP calculated with IRS tables. Walter Davis Brockway and Blanche Emily Brockway established an endowment fund to provide financial WILLIAM M. MOORE SCHOLARSHIP CHARITABLE aid to a Vermont boy who is unable to Bill, a member of the Class of 1963, spent his attend St. Johnsbury Academy because career teaching and educating young people. His REMAINDER TRUSTS of insufficient funds. wish was for all students to get the education they A donor can use an irrevocable trust to deserve. With that in mind, Bill’s legacy to the CASH GIFT provide him or herself and/or a loved Academy established a need-based scholarship The simplest method of giving is an one with a fixed annual income or an providing tuition assistance for one or more outright gift by personal check or income which varies with the value of DAVENPORT FAMILY FOUNDATION undergraduate students, preferably from a small credit card. the trust. Part of the gift qualifies for an SCHOLARSHIP town, to attend St. Johnsbury Academy income tax deduction, as calculated with IRS tables. At the death of the last in- The Davenport Family Foundation come beneficiary, the corpus of the trust established an endowment fund to APPRECIATED SECURITIES is distributed to the charity. provide need-based financial aid to a MARY ANN BAIN LAHAISE SCHOLARSHIP A gift of long-term appreciated securi- student in grades 11 or 12 who is a U.S. ties not only receives an income tax Tom LaHaise ’60 established the Mary Ann Bain citizen, is actively involved in extra- deduction equal to the market value of LaHaise ’60 Scholarship as a way to honor his CHARITABLE curricular activities, and maintains a GPA the securities, but also avoids capital wife and the place they met over 55 years of 3.0 or better. gains taxes on the transfer. ago. This need-based scholarship provides aid LEAD TRUSTS to a current or returning student who is in A donor can support a charity for need of tuition assistance to receive an REAL AND PERSONAL a term of years or for the life of an GERVAIS SCHOLARSHIP Academy education. individual by creating a charitable PROPERTY lead trust. Income will be paid to the Ivy Reed established an endowment fund charity of the donor’s choice each year in memory of her nephew, Norman H. A residence or other real property may during the term of the trust. When the Gervais ’44, to provide financial aid to GLADYS BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP be given as an outright gift with a tax trust terminates, the assets in the trust one or two out-of-state or out-of-town The Gladys Brooks Foundation established deduction equal to the value of the revert to the donor or to individuals the incoming freshman student(s) who have an endowment fund to provide merit-based property. If a donor gives a residence donor wishes to benefit. shown exceptional humanitarian qualities financial aid centered solely upon educational or vacation home, they can retain the and academic achievement. achievement, leadership, and academic ability. right to occupy it for life. The recipient must be from a Vermont or New LIFE INSURANCE Hampshire town that does not provide funds for BEQUESTS AND When a life insurance policy is given to STEARNS SCHOLARSHIP students to attend St. Johnsbury Academy. a charity, the cash surrender value of RETIREMENT PLANS the policy is deductible as a charitable Jane and Prescott Stearns ’42 established contribution. If the donor continues an endowment fund to provide merit- Provisions in a will allow a donor to to pay premiums after their gift, these based financial aid. The recipient must KINMAY W. TANG SCHOLARSHIP make a contribution without diminish- premiums are also deductible. be a female who is active in athletics, Arthur and Nancy Tang Francis ’53 established ing the assets during their lifetime. maintains an academic average of “B” an endowment fund to provide need-based Since bequests are deductible from the or better, and is a resident of Caledonia, financial aid to a junior resident student who taxable estate, significant estate tax ALL GIFTS ARE EXTREMELY Essex, or Orleans Counties in the State of has achieved high-honor roll status for at least savings are possible. Naming a charity IMPORTANT. REGARDLESS Vermont for a period of four years prior the two previous semesters, and who is pursuing as a beneficiary of a retirement plan OF THEIR SIZE, THEY MAKE to receiving the aid. a rigorous academic program. also avoids income tax when the charity receives its distribution from the plan. A DIFFERENCE.
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8 Hilltopper | Spring 2016 St. Johnsbury Academy 9 Former U.S. Ambassador to Syria to speak at 174th Commencement ur 174th Commencement the annual Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy speaker is Robert Ford, Senior Library in Boston for his defense of human rights in Syria in Fellow at the Middle East April 2012. He has appeared on CNN, PBS, Fox, MSNBC, NPR, Institute in Washington, D.C. and the BBC, and Arabic news networks as well as in the New York former U.S. Ambassador to Syria. Times and Foreign Policy. As a Senior Fellow at the Middle Headmaster Tom Lovett said, “Ambassador Ford’s East Institute, Ford writes about experience in Syria and Iraq is not only extremely relevant developments in the Levantine in the wake of current events, but inspiring. Our graduates region and North Africa. Mr. Ford would do well to know of the sacrifices and service rendered retired in 2014 from the U.S. Foreign by our embassy officials and all who serve our country in the Robert Ford and his wife Service after serving as the U.S. diplomatic corps. Even more importantly, they need to hear Alison Barkley. Ambassador to Syria from 2011 from someone who knows the situation intimately just how to 2014. In this role Mr. Ford was the State Department lead dire the refugee crisis is and how imperative it is that we find on Syria, proposing and implementing policy and developing ways to alleviate the suffering of those in the camps. His values common strategies with European and Middle Eastern allies resonate with some of our most deeply held values—especially to try to resolve the Syria conflict. Prior to this, Mr. Ford was committing to “love those the most who need it the most”— the Deputy U.S. Ambassador to Iraq from 2008 to 2010, and emphasizing that our students have the obligation to leave the also served from 2006 until 2008 as the U.S. Ambassador world better than they found it, and giving back for all they to Algeria, where he boosted bilateral education and rule of have been given.” law cooperation. Ford served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Mr. Lovett continued, “Just by his example, Ambassador Ford Bahrain from 2001 until 2004, and Political Counselor to will emphasize to our students that doing the right thing—or the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad from 2004 until 2006 during speaking out for what you believe to be the right thing—is not the tumultuous establishment of the new, permanent Iraqi always comfortable or popular. As they listen to his words, I am government. In 2014 he received the Secretary’s Service Award, sure our graduates will be inspired to make decisions and take AND IT ALSO SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING AREAS the U.S. State Department’s highest honor. He also received actions that will improve the world around them.” Thank You Retiring Faculty and Staff It is with sadness that we say goodbye to members of our faculty and staff, and wish them all the best in retirement. Thank you from the entire Academy Community.
BOB GESSNER HAZEL CLARK KAREN ALDREDGE DYAN WALLACE Learning Center Resident Life Headmaster’s Office Fine Arts 7 years 17 years 35 years 30 years
MOST IMPORTANTLY LINDA RHODES ALLAN VIEIRA SUSAN GAUTHIER KATHY SJOLANDER HERB MILLER CTE Field House Special Services Campus Life Electrician IT HELPS TO CHANGE THE WORLD, ONE STUDENT AT A TIME 26 years 23 years 18 years 14 years 12 years
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At the time of its construction, the Brantview Estate consisted of the main home and a carriage house. When Colonel Joseph “WE CANNOT DO EVERYTHING Fairbanks donated his ancestral home to the Academy in 1931, n the 174-year history of St. Johnsbury Academy, few the main building was used primarily as a dormitory, while the AT ONCE, BUT WE CAN DO carriage house, its sole surviving outbuilding, served as the SOMETHING AT ONCE.” events rival the significance of the gift of the Brantview campus gymnasium and athletic facility, and later as storage. I —CALVIN COOLIDGE After five decades, the carriage house was renovated and Estate. Designed by Lambert Packard and built in 1883, brought to life as another dormitory, known with affection as Brantview served as the main St. Johnsbury residence of “The Barn.” Together, since 1985, these dorms have provided a Packard’s and the Fairbanks’ familiarity with the most home each year to approximately 58 young men and numerous fashionable interiors of the period is apparent throughout. the Fairbanks family for almost 50 years. faculty families of St. Johnsbury Academy. The elaborate oak and mahogany woodwork was all fabricated Architecturally iconic and historically important, the in the Fairbanks foundry’s carpentry shops, where Packard had Brantview Estate is worth saving. Architectural historian, Sean begun his career as foreman, and testify to the excellence of local Sawyer ’84, PhD., commented extensively on Brantview for craftsmanship. Also, many of the student rooms on the upper the Hilltopper Magazine: floors have distinctive architectural features, which are clearly The house is a striking example of the translation of high-style points of pride for both the administration and residents. design from the homes of America’s plutocrats, such as the To Sawyer, Brantview serves as a reminder both of the Vanderbilts, to regional centers like St. Johnsbury. [Lambert] vision and largesse of the Fairbanks family, as well as a symbol Packard, the Fairbanks’ company architect, was a talented and of a golden age of the Town of St. Johnsbury, when industry prolific designer, who was inspired by the work of Henry Hobson thrived, local craftsmanship was celebrated, and the Richardson and Richard Morris Hunt, the latter a fellow Vermonter townspeople prospered. who was the first American to attend the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Securing its position in the canon of New England Paris and became the preeminent architect of his day. architecture, Brantview was named to the National Register Brantview’s architect, of Historic Places for the Main Street district in 1975. Lambert Packard The presence of the Brantview Estate on the St. Johnsbury Academy campus distinguishes the school from its peers in Below: an early photograph of Brantview profound ways. Stately and noble, it recalls the grandeur of showing the carriage house, now called The Barn, St. Johnsbury’s past. It reminds us of the importance of on the east side of the main residence generous benefactors to the rich history of the New England Independent Town Academy. Warm and welcoming, it is, first and foremost, a home - a physical representation of the bond afforded to the Academy by generations of families, who trust the school not only to educate the minds, but also to shape the character of their sons and daughters.
The Barn Visit the Memory Zone on our web site to tell the story of your Brantview experience.
Go to: stjacademy.org/memory-zone
14 Hilltopper | Spring 2016 Brantview St. Johnsbury Academy 15 A CAMPAIGN FOR BRANTVIEW
The Time Is Now Opportunities The Brantview Estate was built over 135 years ago. It has aged well The restoration of the Brantview Estate opens many but now requires extensive restoration and mechanical updating opportunities for the Academy and the community. Students to ensure its future. The scope of work planned for the main house involved in the technical education program have performed and The Barn include: electrical work and general contracting on many Academy-
owned properties and will have many opportunities with • Bringing the buildings into fire and accessibility code compliance Brantview and The Barn. Furthermore, students will have with the addition of fire stairwells and an elevator. opportunities for a number of Capstone projects that could • Replacing deteriorating insulation and increasing energy focus on historical preservation, fine art, architecture, or a efficiency throughout the buildings. range of conservation trades including woodwork restoration, ornamental plastering and painting, and historic glass and • Updating the electrical, heating, and plumbing systems. metalwork restoration. Additionally, a restored Brantview GOAL $6 Million will offer elegant, much-needed space for community events. • Replacing the roofs with historically appropriate slate. Since involvement with the surrounding town and community In addition to preserving the building for the future, these is an important part of the school’s mission, this aspect of the renovations are necessary for the safety and comfort of project is especially exciting. To date, we have raised in cash, students and faculty families residing in Brantview and pledges, and deferred gifts a total of The Barn. In historic structures such as these, work of Timeline and Cost $5,101,531 toward a $6,000,000 goal. this scale is complicated and costly. Out of respect for its Six million dollars will allow us to restore Brantview to a $5 Million place on the National Historic Register, the Academy will 21st century version of its original splendor, and also to provide If you are interested in helping to preserve Brantview’s architectural integrity throughout much-needed renovations to The Barn. The project to restore support the The Grand Gift Campaign, the renovation process. the Brantview Estate will begin in June of 2017. please contact Tammi Cady by phone at (802) 751-2011 or by email at [email protected]. $4 Million THE GRAND GIFT NAMING OPPORTUNITIES $3 Million WE HAVE ONE Have you wanted to help the Academy in some way, but have been waiting for the right fundraising project? YEAR BEFORE Did you once live in Brantview? Does naming your old GROUNDBREAKING, room or favorite common area appeal to you?
Gifts to The Grand Gift Campaign can be pledged over $2 Million AND WE NEED a five-year timeframe. For some, this option makes it possible to make a larger gift than if one was required to YOUR HELP! make a one-time gift.
Cumulative gifts of $1,000 or more will be recognized on a master plaque in Brantview. Those making larger gifts $1 Million to name certain areas within the building will be named For more information on individual plaques in the designated spaces in addi- tion to the master plaque. about how you can help restore Brantview, visit If you are interested in helping with the campaign or learning more about the project, please contact Director stjacademy.org/brantview, of Development Tammi Sullivan Cady ’88 by phone at call (802) 751-2011, or email (802) 751-2011, by email at [email protected], Help us grow the The Grand Gift fund and add [email protected]. or visit our website at stjacademy.org/brantview. your name to the master plaque in Brantview! 16 Hilltopper | Spring 2016 A Feast for the Eyes BrantviewBy Paul Chouinard ’63
remember my first walk down Brantview Drive as are rich in iconographic symbolism. They include the oak leaf I headed to gym class in the Brantview Carriage and acorn, which symbolize longevity and strength, along with House, now known as The Barn. The drive, lined the acanthus leaf symbolizing enduring life. Also included are by enormous elm trees and Norway spruces on the sunflowers, the symbol of happiness, and bellflowers, which left and a thick hedge of lilacs on the right, slowly are the symbol of unchanging love, honesty, and obedience, revealed the grandeur of Brantview as I walked toward The along with husked corn symbolizing wealth and abundance. Barn. This is the first time I recall seeing Brantview. There are acanthus leaves with scallop shells on the capitals The year was 1959 and I had just entered the Academy as a of the lintels supporting the vestibule arch. The scallop shell freshman. After North Hall burned in 1956, the school’s gym symbolizes the joining of earth and heaven. The crestings was moved from that building to an improvised location in The at the top of the hipped roof and on the top of the tower and Barn. Coach Jim Burlingame used the space for gym classes tourelle are stylized fleur-de-lis, Packard’s symbolic signature in and also as a locker room and showers for the football team. recognition of his heritage as a descendant of French Huguenots. Needless to say, The Barn had its limitations as a gym. In the fall and spring, gym classes were conducted on the playing field next to The Barn and on the track and football field below. As a result of my daily walks to gym class, I had ample time to study the exterior of Brantview. What I saw captured me and I was eager to learn more about the building. Indeed, it has become a lifelong interest of mine. After I completed college and a year of graduate school, I returned to the Academy in 1968 to teach. My fascination with Brantview intensified with my return to campus. I learned that in 1883 William and Rebecca Fairbanks, inspired by William K. Vanderbilt’s Petit Chateau on Fifth Avenue in New York City, had decided to build a new home in a similar Chateauesque style. They collaborated with Lambert Packard, an E. & Above: A panel of ornament T. Fairbanks Co. employee who had more than proven his made by turning half-bricks at ability as an architect, to assist them in designing their new a 45 degree angle, a form of dogtooth ornament favored by home. Packard, who was highly influenced in his work by the the architect preeminent 19th century architect Henry Hobson Richardson A terra-cotta frieze on the tower and 19th century landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, Intricate terra-cotta acanthus leaves with scallop shells adorn the capitals showing iconic floral symbols of the lintels supporting the vestibule arch. The scallop shells symbolize would create Brantview including Richardsonian and Olmstead the joining of earth and heaven. Left: A terra-cotta detail of oak design elements. It would become Packard’s tour de force leaves and acorns and a veritable “feast for the eyes” for generations of guests and crestings, elaborate woodturnings and spindle work in and students. the form of small Corinthian columns on the entablature of Packard’s keen eye for aesthetics and decorative design the verandas, along with Richardsonian touches that include elements, as well as his belief that “a thing of beauty is a joy patterned gable bargeboards, terra-cotta friezes on the tower forever,” soon became evident as he began to design William and tourelle along with textured brick cornices and gabled and Rebecca’s new home. Brantview is built of fine red brick of heads, capture the eye. There are also panels of ornament made rich color set in dark mortar. It sits on a foundation of fine- by turning half-bricks at a 45 degree angle, a form of dogtooth Left: Elaborate woodturnings and spindle work in the form of small Corinthian columns grained, gray Vermont granite. The terra-cotta window lintels ornament favored by Lambert Packard. The terra-cotta friezes on the entablature of the verandas
18 Hilltopper | Spring 2016 St. Johnsbury Academy 19 Brantview A Feast for the Eyes
On the southeast corner, a fanciful gable at the third-floor level just above a little porch next to a stylized fleur-de-lis cresting at the top of the hipped roof, The massive semi-octagonal chimney projecting from the dining room The intentionally obscured entrance to the service wing near the Lambert Packard’s symbolic signature in recognition of his French Huguenot heritage fireplace and another from the library fireplace porte-cochere (foreground)
To the front of the projected vestibule was a large elliptical The south façade of the mansion provides a view of the attractions of the exterior of Brantview make it a focal point fountain surrounded by a cast iron crest rail. A tall spire of water width of the mansion and the extension of the service wing of the southwest area of the Academy campus. cascaded back into the basin, creating a soothing sound. to the west. A massive semi-octagonal chimney projects There is no question that responsible stewardship of An elevated pavilion with stacked porches on the southeast from the dining room fireplace and another from the library Brantview by the Academy requires upgrading its wiring and side of the house was designed to capture the eye of the visitor fireplace soaring upward along the south façade and well above heating systems as well as conducting energy conservation and draw it upward toward the steeply pitched hipped slate the roofline. The back veranda is semi-octagonal in design. work, while focusing on restoration work which will include a roof descending from the southeast square tower. The crestings It was intended to offer privacy and an outdoor location for new slate roof. Maintaining a building of the size, proportion on the pinnacle of the roof and the tower on the northeast and entertaining since it is off the axial living hall in close proximity and sophistication of Brantview requires extensive financial southeast corner of the mansion ascend toward the horizon to the dining room. It once overlooked the back garden, which resources. Brantview brings beauty and grandeur to the above. The square tower on the southeast corner contains a had a small rustic fountain and a sloping lawn descending Academy campus and must be preserved. The fact that the small flower alcove off the drawing room. On the first story south toward the paddock. Academy itself was a gift to the Town of St. Johnsbury by level the elevated pavilion projects toward the northeast tower. On the west side of the mansion is the service wing, which Erastus, Thaddeus, and Joseph P. Fairbanks and that William This square tower has a fanciful gable at the third-floor level is about one half the width of the main house. On the south P. and Rebecca Pike Fairbanks’ son, Colonel Joseph Fairbanks, The crest iron rail surrounds the area where an elliptical fountain once and a little porch. The gable roof swoops down to the second side of that wing is a porch designed as a point of entry. There gifted Brantview to the Academy requires that we now step up stood just in front of the vestibule story level on the right side in an elliptical curve to create a is also an entrance to the service wing on the north side, which to do our part in continuing to support the legacy they created. slanted roof for a second-story porch which projects part way is obscured by the porte-cochere. The service wing is designed along the length of the larger first story pavilion creating a to be unobtrusive to the visitor in approaching the north façade To read an extended version of Paul’s article, please visit symmetrical appearance. and the projected vestibule entrance of the mansion. The visual stjacademy.org/alumni or call the alumni office at 802-751-2011.
20 Hilltopper | Spring 2016 St. Johnsbury Academy 21 Looking Back Alumni Events
Teachers included (row 1 L-R) Paula Bystrzycki NATIONAL SKILLSUSA BOULDER, CO ’81, Matt Stark ’96, Bret Bourgeois ’92, Fran Cone, Jeremy Roberts ‘90, and Mike Bugbee ’69. St. Johnsbury Academy Gail and John Suitor, sent eight students to current parents, hosted compete in the National an alumni and friends SkillsUSA event in gathering at their home Louisville, KY. In addition to in Boulder, CO. The small their parents, friends, and group shared many laughs Student Competitors included (row 1 L-R) teachers cheering them on and a wonderful evening. Gail Suitor, Dick Smith, Gail Whitehill Smith ‘57, John Suitor, Jamie Wallace Light ’93, Cameron Cloutier ‘16, Katrina DeKett ‘16, Edith Russell Hooton ’75, Trustee Peter Hammer ’84, Bob Africa ’91, Chris Walther, Sarah Garey ’92 Colby Bourgeois ‘16; (row 2 L-R) Ethan we hosted a social so local Bernier ‘16 (LI), Zach Bedard ‘16, alumni could join in on Ryan Andrews ‘15, Patrick Schoolcraft ‘16, the celebration. Joe Bedor ‘15 BERMUDA Associate Headmaster for Advancement and Admission Jack Cummings and his wife Janice, along with Shondie Paynter ’94, hosted a small SJA Tristan Smith ’10, LeNiko Lightbourne ’10, Kevin Smith (Tristan’s Dad), Jack Cummings, Alumni event while and Jack Cummings (Tristan graduated from Daneika Bean-Wilson ’94, Tristan Smith ’10, in Bermuda. Penn State and now resides in Philadelphia. ) Shondie Paynter ‘94, Janice Cummings
Sarah Garey ’92, Gail Whitehill Smith ‘57, Edith Russell Hooton ‘75, Trustee Peter Hammer ’84 SHRINE GAME Jamie Wallace Light ’93, Trustee Peter Hammer ‘84, Bob Africa ‘01, Chris Walther ’62 and Bob Africa ’91 In August, St. Johnsbury Academy was represented in the 62nd Maple Sugar Bowl DENVER, CO Shrine Game. In addition to Bonnie Crosby Westfeldt the players’ family and friends, ’06 and her brother, Phillip we had several alumni in ’08, hosted an alumni attendance supporting them. and friends get together The Class of ’65 had three in Denver, CO. The good classmates celebrating their cheer of the evening was 50th anniversary of their enjoyed by all. participation in the game.
Former Faculty, Michelle Cote, Bonnie Crosby Westfeldt ‘06 Bohlen Brothers: and Nate Westfeld Bill ‘70 and Nick ‘76
Class of 2015: Caleb Stowell, Colton Hudson, Dakota Holbrook, and Ronnie Gobin
Ted Cox, Nick Bohlen ‘76, Diana Gombas Roberts ‘86, Corey Matthews ‘06, Austin Smith ‘06, James Nelson ‘58 Class of 1965: Brian Lavigne, Bruce Johnson, and Paul Simpson Trustee Peter Hammer ‘84, Sharon Powers Bohlen’74 Nicole Medeiros, and David Pollak ’07
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ARLINGTON, VA Michael Walker ’84 and CHARLOTTE, NC Cate and David Dachs ’81 Nick Powers ’04 and Andrew Cotter ‘99 Trustee Garth Moulton ‘88 Michael ’84 and Tina Armstrong Walker ’86 hosted an alumni Trustee Garth Moulton ’88 and his group in Arlington, VA. Thank you, Tina and Michael! wife Jessica welcomed SJA alumni and friends to the Duke Mansion, a beautiful setting in Charlotte, NC. While we could not tour the grounds due to the relentless rain, the ornate surroundings provided a pleasant backdrop to our gathering.
Charlie ’63 and Donna Snelling Freeman ‘64, Rachel Reis ’15 and Taylor DeLuca (daughter with Lyla and David Shumate ‘64 of Bob and April Ruggles DeLuca ’94)
Headmaster Tom Lovett with Kathy and Chip Carr ’82
Annette Stock ’01, Hiba Hafiz, Dan Silverman ’01, Emily Price, BOSTON BRUINS Tina Armstrong Walker ’86 SJA alumni and friends joined together in Boston for our third Boston Bruins Outing. The Bruins Fred Lawrence ’88, Danielle and have been undefeated during our visits. Prior Tod Schill ’88, and Seonju Kim CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB, to the game, the group gathered at West End BETHESDA, MD Johnnies for some pre-game fun before moving Trustee Jay Wright ’87 and his wife over to TD Garden. The Bruins capped our event Janelle hosted another wonderful by winning 3-2 in a shootout! dinner at the beautiful Congressional Country Club.
SJA Alumni and Friends David ’70 and Pernilla von Mettenheim
Tom Bussiere ’81 and Phil Soucy ‘69 Young alumni from 2015: Sam Grenier, Jordan Cady, and Chris Valley Dick Baker, Doris Gibson ’55, Paul and Avis Hoyt-O’Connor ‘80
Peggy O’Neil Soucy ’69 and Tammi Sullivan Cady ’88, David MacTavish, Barb Penniman Bussiere ‘84 Classmates from the Class of 1984: Alan Ruggles, Vinny Egizi, and Richard Lyon and Faculty Linda Rhodes
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NYC DINNER TAMPA, FL Lizzie Moye ’11 was With a stunning view of the city, our host at Pepe Rosso the Tampa luncheon kicked off our Social in New York City. Florida trip in grand style. Host The Italian eatery was Tim Drown ’81 welcomed everyone the perfect spot to gath- to the Tampa Club for our event. Roz and Dan Mahoney ’60, John Prevost ’81, Archie Prevost ’50T, er with a large number of It was great to see old friends. Patti Albee Coburn ’67 and David Coburn ‘59 and Headmaster Tom Lovett SJA alumni while visiting the city. Thank you Lizzie for putting this together for us, and thank you to everyone able to join us.
Dr. Allyn May ’47, Tammi Sullivan Cady ’88, David Coburn ’59, Tim Drown ’81 Shirley Provoncha Achilles ’69, and Richard Reed ’63 and Ann Lovett Nicole Achilles Heald ‘95
Michelle Impey ‘95, Lizzie Moye ’11, Theo Samuels ’96, Alison Impey ’97 The Naples Group
Marilyn Fitch Morrison ’45 and Raymond Brown ‘40
NAPLES, FL Gareth ’67 and Diane Caldbeck welcomed everyone to the Remington in Naples Peter Brown ‘94, David Kemp ’87, and Erin Mayo ’87 Alex Coulombe ’05 and Monica Montany ‘03 Dawn Sherburne Lowrey ‘67 for the afternoon. The and Russell Lowrey ‘67 room was filled with alumni and friends. TAMPA, FL Everyone was having such a good time, we A few of us gathered at the Hard Rock Casino the evening before our almost didn’t want to Lanny ’53 and Francine Paquin luncheon. The company and conversation were great. Pictured here: interrupt for lunch. Costa ’69, and Rod Vitty ‘51 Nick McCuen ’59, Missy McCuen, Alan Ruggles ’84, Headmaster Tom Lovett, Ann Lovett, Peter Osborn ’75, and Peter Engle ’80
Anne Swainbank Brooks ’64, Steve ’64 and Nancy Adams Brisson ’66, Pamela Burns Kocher ’64, and Fred Kocher
Arthur Brooks ’61, Headmaster Tom Lovett, and Richard Gagne ‘66
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Classmates from 1956: Marvourine Macie Lammers, Jean McGregor Rogers, LAGUNA BEACH, CA STANFORD, CA Norm Renaud, Brian LaChance, Robert Gervais, Janet Whitcomb Fenoff, VERO BEACH, FL and Judith Bailey Hugo Jean McGregor Rogers ’56 welcomed everyone The Davidson family, Danielle ’08, and her Trustee Greg Boardman to the Vero Beach Country Club for our luncheon. parents, Joan and Eric, hosted an alumni ’75 and his partner The Class of 1956 was proudly represented as they gathering at their home in Laguna Beach. Michael Silvio welcomed Associate Headmaster for Advancement made plans for their 60th reunion. Headmaster Tom Lovett, and Admission Jack Cummings and Trustee Associate Headmaster Peter Hammer ’84 were also there to greet for Advancement and guests for the afternoon. Admission Jack Cummings, and St. Johnsbury Academy alumni and guests to their Joan Davidson, Danielle Davidson ’08, home on the campus of Tish Glaser Kelly ’98, and Ryan Kelly Stanford University.
Norm ’56, Jennifer Renaud, and Richard LaChance ‘56
Thomas Hammond, Susan Cotter Lecraw ’81, and Benjamin Yip ‘83 Hon Lo ’95, Michael Digrado ’95, Michael Silvio and Jack Cummings, and Justin Barton ‘98 Trustee Greg Boardman ‘75
HONG KONG Frances Chan ’00 Ralph and Sandy Murphy Cirone ’54, and Dan Clark ‘58 Talmage Rogers, Ann Lovett, and Jean McGregor Rogers ‘56 and Rainbow Tang ’01 hosted an amazing reunion in Hong Kong. Claire Begin Hevey ’57 The festivities took OCALA, FL and Ray Hevey ‘56 place at the Hong Kong The Gilman brothers, Nate ’50 Conrad Hotel on March and Steve ’52, welcomed us 19. Alumni flew in from back to the Ocala National Golf Japan, Korea, Thailand, Club for our alumni luncheon. and Taiwan. It was a During our visit, we were able to wonderful evening. welcome our oldest and youngest Thank you, Frances alumni during the Florida trip, and Rainbow. Frank Towers ’35 and Katelynn Iris Rutledge Bergeron ’66 Bean ’15. and Bruce Bergeron ‘64 (Row 1 L-R) Joe Vachiravich Sirichokvanick, Horace Li ’00; (Row 2 L-R) Edith Wong, , Kevin Chang ’00, Yuko Yoshifuji Tomioka ’01, Hisako Nakagawa ’01, Urara Tashiro ’00, Victor Chan ’03, Chienie Ou Yang-Li ’01, Philip Au Yeung ’03, Rainbow Tang ’01; (Row 3 L-R) Willie Wong ’00, Frank Towers ’35 and Frances Chan ’00, Veronica Wang ’00, Keisuke Higuchi ’99, Hiroki Nishimura ’01, Shin Tomioka, Ayumi Kurita ’99, Joon-Ha Park ’99, Associate Former faculty Gerry Parent, Katelynn Bean ‘15 Headmaster for Advancement and Admission Jack Cummings, Koshiro Saito ’02, Janet Wong ’03, Masayuki Oba ’01, Jaff Chan ’00, David To ’02 Travis Scott ’08, and Clare Dyer ‘54 Steve Gilman ’52, Frank Towers ’35, Nate Gilman ’50, and Barry Dyer ‘52 Kay and Don Rainbow Tang ’01, Masayuki Oba ’01, Crandall ‘60 Victor Chan ’03, Philip Au Yeung ’03, Hisako Nakagawa ’01 Koshiro Saito ’02
BAHAMAS A mini reunion in the Bahamas with Director of Develop- ment Tammi Sullivan Cady ’88, Charlotte Hulland-Holst ’93, Myles Culmer ’87, and Assistant Head for Campus Life Beth Choiniere at the Coral Tower on April 20. Thank you Kevin Chang ’00 and Frances Chan ’00 for the hospitality Charlotte and Myles!
28 Hilltopper | Spring 2016 * – DECEASED | T – ST. JOHNSBURY TRADE SCHOOL | MSJ – MOUNT ST. JOSEPH St. Johnsbury Academy 29 sister Martha ’91 (current Trustee) and brother OUR Joel ’95. My husband Bill Cobb and I have five children: Rilan, Finley, Emmeline, Lila, and Esme. We moved to Vermont to raise our children in 2004 after spending many years in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Connecticut. My older son Rilan will graduate this spring with the class of 2016. The Weeks family has another non- direct ancestor, Priscilla Stone, who graduated in 1844, two years after the By Phoebe Cavanaugh Cobb ’90 PERSONIFIED Academy was founded. Next is the Brickett- Photography by Matt Payeur ’94 Legacyof Empire Imaging Barnett-Garey-Avery- Loosigian family. Anna Brickett Barnett graduated in 1937 and married Kypee t. Johnsbury Academy was founded in 1842 and has for the Canadian Pacific Railroad as a brakeman. Edward’s Barnett. She and Kypee had since been providing an exceptional education to daughter Laura Penniman graduated in 1963. Laura currently two daughters, Linda Barnett Garey ’60 and families from northern Vermont and around the world. works at the school as a paraeducator. Laura and her husband Cynthia Barnett Waldner ’73. Linda married John Above left: Anna Frances Brickett; inset photo: Kelly Garey Loosigian ‘87, Mary-Lynn S An Academy Trustee recently brought up the idea of Larry Barrett (not an alum) have five children, all of whom Garey ’57 and they settled in St. Johnsbury where Garey ‘83, Lisa Garey Avery ‘87, Sarah Garey ‘92, Linda Barnett Garey ‘60, Rick Garey ‘82, featuring Academy legacy families in the Hilltopper magazine. graduated from the Academy: Travis ’92, Tristan, ’94, Trevor and Trustee Emeritus John Garey ‘57; above: Noah Garey ‘18, Bodie Avery ‘18, she worked at NVRH as a nurse; John worked at Christian Garey ‘17, and Avery Loosigian ‘18 (seated) We tossed the idea around the Alumni, Development, and ’97, Trace ’00, and Troy ’02. Members of the next generation in EHV and is an Academy Trustee Emeritus. They Marketing offices and came up with many families with two line are now attending the school or have recently graduated. raised five children in St. Johnsbury: Rick Garey generations of Academy graduates, fewer but still numerous They are Eli Barrett ’10, Eden Barrett ’12, Solstice Barrett ’14, ’82, Mary-Lynn ’83, twins Lisa Garey Avery ’87 and families with three generations, three families with four and twins Finnegan Barrett ’19, and Brahms Barrett ’19. Kelly Garey Loosigian ’87, and Sarah Garey ’92, generations, and one family with more. This was not a highly We aren’t aware of any families with five generations, but who works here as Director of Health Services. scientific approach, and we are sure there are families we currently know of two with four. I will start with the story of Currently there are four descendants of Anna missed. Please let us know. We would love to feature your my own family. My grandfather Earl Weeks graduated in the Brickett Barnett at the Academy: Lisa Garey family in a later issue. class of 1931. He stayed in St. Johnsbury after graduation and Avery’s son Bodie Avery ’18 who commutes to The honor of the longest line of known direct descendants spent the better part of his life working at Peck Hardware, school from Fairlee, Vermont, Kelly Garey to attend the Academy goes to the Penniman-Barrett family. eventually becoming owner. He and his wife Charlotte raised Loosigian’s daughter Avery Loosigian ‘18, who is The family’s six-generation line of Academy graduates began five children in East St. Johnsbury, all of whom graduated from from Concord, New Hampshire, and lives on with Emily Wilcox Barrett, a member of the class of 1880. Next the Academy. They were Earl Weeks ’57, Garth Weeks ’58, campus in Christensen House. Mary Garey’s sons came Ione Barrett in 1909. Ione married Harold Penniman, Pamela Weeks Cavanaugh ’62, Barbara Weeks Laramie ’64, Noah ’18 and Christian ’17, also a member of class of 1909. Harold was a farmer, postman, and Jonathan Weeks ’67. Of these, only Pamela raised her both live in St. Johnsbury. and well-known antiques dealer. Ione and Harold’s son family in St. Johnsbury, moving back to the area in 1983. I Cynthia Barnett Waldner Edward graduated in 1939. Edward was a farmer and worked graduated from the Academy in 1990 and was followed by my and her husband Barry Waldner have also sent three children through the Academy (third genera- tion): Zachary ’05, Josh ’09, and Chelsea, who will graduate this spring. Please let us know if your family has multiple generations at the Academy. We are also interested in hearing about families that go back to the early days of the school, whether or not a family’s attendance skips generations. We hope to celebrate many legacy families as part of our 175th Anniversary in 2017!
Earl Weeks ‘31 Pamela Weeks Cavanaugh ‘62 Phoebe Cavanaugh Cobb ‘90 Rilan Cobb ‘16 Inset photos: Ione Barrett Penniman ’09 and Harold Penniman ’09 Above: Finnegan Barrett ’19 and Brahms Barrett ’19
30 Hilltopper | Spring 2016 St. Johnsbury Academy 31 Reunion 2016 *Classes ending with *a 6 or 1, this is your year!
195, Jack and his opponent each drew from a The name Rodney Sayles has creative spirit and energy, dedication and deck of cards. William Shearon drew an Ace 71 long been associated with the devotion to children, and organizational of clubs while Jack drew 10 of clubs. Florida funeral business in and around St. Johns- talents in service to the community.’ Statute 105.051 reads, “The candidate who bury, and will continue to be over the next receives the highest number of votes cast five years or so while transitioning in new The Riverside School in Lyndon, for the office in the general election shall be Sayles Funeral Home owners, Stephen and 74 Vermont, announced the selection elected to such office. If the vote at the gen- Helen Robertson. Although not SJA alums of Michelle Bird Ralston, of Waterford, eral election results in a tie, the outcome shall themselves, the first of the eight Robertson Vermont, as it next Head of School ef- be determined by lot.” Interesting. children, Rebecca, is a freshman and we fective July 1, 2016. A search committee expect to see all eight over the years to reviewed applications from throughout Using her retirement for good, Nora Luddy come. Rod and wife Karen will stay in St. New England and beyond before choosing Condland, working with the ‘My Prescrip- Johnsbury after retirement but with a more Michelle, who impressed the committee, tion Art Committee,’ helped solicit and relaxed life-style. the school’s trustees, faculty, and parents hang over 100 pieces of art. The pieces were as being the best fit for this important posi- donated by local artists and transformed Jerry Bisson has been promoted tion. Her biggest challenge will be to build the hospital. Nora, of Fort Gratiot, Michigan, 73 to the rank of Minister Counselor on the strong foundation and reputation has several of her original pieces hanging in in the Senior Foreign Service (equivalent to of the school and to explore new learning Members of the Class of 1957 enjoy a gathering at Neal Pond in 2015. the exhibit. a two-star general in the military service). opportunities influenced by technology A little more than a year ago, he completed and current research. Michelle’s extensive As a prelude to attending the SJA his third tour in Afghanistan where he background in the field of education will 64 luncheon in Naples, Florida, in served as the Deputy Mission Director for serve her, and Riverside, well. February, classmates Pam Burns Kocher the U.S. Agency for International Develop- (right) and Steve Brisson, along with ment, the largest mission in the history of The Northeast Kingdom Chamber Class News Steve’s wife, Nancy Adams Brisson ’66, the Agency. Jerry managed portfolios in 75 of Commerce named Wes Ward took to the air — literally. Skydiving for the agriculture, energy, economic growth, and its Citizen of the Year for 2015. In the first time was a thrill for all of them. Pam, at infrastructure. He also designed a regional presentation it was noted that Wes, ‘has A couple of generations of SJA Retiring from active employment Sportswriters and Sportscasters Associa- least, is ready for the next time! program to improve the nutrition of chil- spent his lifetime helping others.’ He has 38 alums: Louise Roberts Findlay 52 in August 2015, Claire Gorham tion) before being hired by Middlebury dren under two years of age (Afghanistan served the community as president of the sitting with great-grandchildren Molly ’17 Cohen told us in January she’s readjusting College. Although he loved coaching, suffers from the highest stunting rate in the St. Johnsbury Kiwanis Club, an organizer and Eli Moore ’19. still! Living in Brooklyn, New York, gives his responsibilities as Athletic Director world). Jerry presently works in Washing- for the Caledonia County Relay for Life, a her many options to explore to stay busy. became too overwhelming to do both. His ton, D.C., overseeing USAID Programs guardian ad litem for the court system, a abilities have not gone unnoticed. Tom in 30 countries from Central Asia to the mentor in the schools, a board member and Here in St. Johnsbury, Richard was named to the New England Basket- Pacific Islands. past president of the Chamber, and a pres- 53 McGinnis T was recognized for ball Hall of Fame in 2006 and won the ent trustee of the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum 50 years of membership with the Loyal Vermont Distinguished Service Award After 25 years with the Judiciary (working and Art Gallery. Worthy enough! Wes has Order for the Moose (Lodge 1779). given by the VSADA (high school ADs) in at the Judicial Bureau), Dee McDowell served in the U.S. Army and earned a busi- 1997. In 2007, he won one of the ECAC’s retired September 1, 2015. She started in ness degree from Lyndon State College. Starting out at Portland Street highest honors, the James Lynah Award 1990 when traffic tickets were de-crimi- His wife, Paula, accompanied him to the 55 School in St. J., Tom Lawson for distinguished achievement. In 2015, nalized and the State of Vermont created luncheon. appropriately moved on to SJA before Tom was inducted into the Vermont Sports a separate court for such matters. While a matriculating to Springfield (Massachu- Hall of Fame court officer, she traveled around the state Sadly, Tom Barrett says this is his Louise Roberts Findlay Pam Burns Kocher setts) College and graduating in 1961. His Steve Brisson with an assigned judge before being pro- 76 last season of boiling sap. As much career in sports – coaching and adminis- Class News Cover Picture As they do Nancy Adams Brisson ’66 moted to operation manager at the court in as he loves sugaring, especially delivering the As always, Rose Mary Traynor trative - began shortly thereafter including 57 on a regular basis, members of the White River Junction. Her plan is to live in syrup to his many customers, his diagnosis 46 Meyer, known by her Academy time at Craftsbury Common School and Class of 1957 gathered at Neal Pond in the Spain in the winters and back in Vermont of pancreatic cancer over a year ago makes friends as Rodeo, will be here from St. Proctor High School (named High School summer of 2015. Seated L-R: Barbara Hall Moving back to this side of the and Texas in the summers. him believe he doesn’t have another season Louis, Missouri, to celebrate her 70th high Coach of the Year in 1967 by the Vermont Gallant, Brenda Naatz Bandy, Mary Jo 69 Connecticut River from Etna, in him. But what a way to start this, his 26th, school reunion. Sadly, her husband will not Scott, Betty Welch; standing L-R: Judy New Hampshire, Stan and Bobbie Crane The Dr. John Elliott Community Service season: “I had the biggest first boil I ever be with her. ‘Almost like a classmate,’ Jim Lewis Heider, Ron Gallant, Bruce Scott, have taken over the Moose River Farm on Award is presented annually to an em- had,” with a total of 2,000 gallons of sap Rod Vitty Meyer passed away on March 31, 2015, at Dick Paddleford, Fran Paddleford, Brad Route 2 in East St. Johnsbury from Stan’s ployee of Northeastern Vermont Regional derived from the 1,500 taps he maintains. the age of 86. He will be missed. King, Maureen Finn Robillard, Paul parents, Ed and Ruth Cormier ’43 Crane. Hospital. The award honors employees “It was a good first boil.” Hagan ’55 T, Jean Wright Hagan, Arnie Although the orchard had lain untouched of the hospital for their volunteer and It will come as no surprise to his Bandy, Carmen Desrochers Repasz, and for about 10 years, the young Cranes community work outside of their normal 51 classmates that Rod Vitty (center) Reg Welch. started working to bring it back and feel it’s job responsibilities. The 2015 award has been selected as a Distinguished about half recovered now. If you’re visiting went to Cynthia Barnett Waldner of Graduate of West Point, an award given to With his wife Karen looking on, the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont in the St. Johnsbury. Like Dr. Elliott, Cindy has a only 105 of approximately 60,000 living 62 Jack Clarke was sworn in as mayor fall, it would be a good place to include on long history of service to the community. alumni. Rod says it’s, ‘the most prized of Bradenton Beach, Florida, back in June your itinerary. She was presented with a plaque, which, honor I’ve ever received.’ 2015. The November election, however, had at the bottom, read: ‘. . . For donating her a different outcome. With a tie vote of 195-
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A long-time local with economic Like most teachers, Chris A visit to the Headmaster’s Office After 15 years with Littleton Since they really enjoyed their 80 development credentials and for- 88 Despins does not sit idle in the 93 to talk fitness. David Weiner, 97 (New Hampshire) Coin, the past 09 time at St. Johnsbury Academy, mer ties to Burke Mountain is stepping into summer. Since 2010, Chris has taken his owner and trainer, of Definition Fit in seven as a Marketing Group manager, Sophie Metz (Germany) and Michelle Need a Read? the St. Johnsbury assistant town manager’s athletic training skills to Montpelier for Sarasota, Florida, visited with Tom Lovett Erin Quatrini-Hill has been promoted to Hoang ’08 (Vietnam) sent this picture, Fun, Interesting, and Informative office.Joe Kasprzak, a resident of Burke, the benefit of the Vermont Mountaineers, to discuss fitness options in the Kingdom. Marketing Director – Catalog and Web. taken in Paris, for the rest of us to enjoy! Vermont, is ‘kind of a backup for me,’ Town a member of the New England Collegiate Her responsibilities include leading the “Our strong band can ne’er be broken . . .” Manager Chad Whitehead explained. “I was Baseball League. He comments that the company’s retail catalog and website ef- 1946 Snow Rollers of Vermont: Half Century of brought up in St. Johnsbury,” Joe said. I have a biggest difference between the athletes he David Weiner forts as well as overseeing the customer Sophie Metz and great affection for the area. I saw a wonder- works with through the Mountaineers and engagement and creative teams. One of Michelle Hoang Snow Rolling in Vermont ful opportunity here to use some of the skills those right here at SJA is the level of play, her outside activities is being on the SJA By Richard Dean Hovey I’ve acquired in economic development. St. and the older players ‘know how to take Alumni Council. Erin lives in Waterford, A fascinating collection of snow roller Johnsbury is on a tremendous trajectory right care of their bodies better’ as they are Vermont, with her husband, Andy, and photographs and quotations. now.” Great attitude for a great town. now hoping to be drafted. With Chris daughter, Addison. cheering them on, the Mountaineers won 1965 Another accolade for Arlan ‘Chip’ Lang- the NECBL championship in 2015. No The University of Vermont in- The Farr Disease: One Family’s 150-Year maid. He was named 2015 Vermont Girls’ matter the location, Chris is devoted to 00 ducted seven members into Battle Against ALS High School Coach of the Year by the U.S. his athletes. its Athletic Hall of Fame including Taylor By Dan Swainbank Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Coppenrath. Taylor led UVM to three A full history of ALS, first identified in Association. Chip led the SJA girls to titles Among promotions announced at straight America East Conference titles 1870, told in parallel with the story of the during the indoor and outdoor seasons. “It 92 the Passumpsic Savings Bank in during his four-year career and ranks Farr Family of Vermont, who have the feels about the same,” Chip said. “Like most St. Johnsbury is Robbie Hallett to the posi- second among the school’s all-time leading inherited version of ALS and have been of the awards, it comes from the kids having a tion of Senior Vice President, Director of scorers with 2,442 career points. in the medical literature since 1880. great season. It’s a nice honor.” Human Resources making him responsible for the management of human resource If you’re a fan of the NBC show ‘The 1995 activities including employee relations and Island,’ and you thought you saw a familiar Falling In Fiji retention, compensation, talent acquisi- face back in early summer, you might have! By Casey Hagen (Brandi Casey) tion, health and welfare benefits, and labor It’s official! Gabe Winkler is the Matt Getz was one of 14 men chosen from A woman betrayed . . . A frazzled relations. A graduate of the Northern New 95 head coach of the Oregon State approximately 80,000 applicants. The real- financier . . . Adventures unknown . . . England School of Banking, Robbie began Beavers rowing team. He took on the role ity survival show is filmed entirely by cast Margaux Brisbois has been elect- A romance novel. his career with the bank over 16 years ago. after nine months as the interim coach. members themselves, who were provided 12 ed the Children’s Action Network He and his wife, Jennifer, live in Waterford, Born and raised in St. Johnsbury, he grew camera equipment. Among other things, representative on the Michigan Council 2002 Vermont with their two sons. up where rowing was not a well-known getting ‘unplugged’ is the point of the proj- for Exceptional Children (MCED) Student A Mindset for Learning—Teaching the sport. After a soccer injury, he took up ect. Although now a Los Angeles resident, board. The CEC is a national organization Traits of Joyful, Independent Growth “It’s the greatest pay that a teacher ever rowing, transferring from UVM to Cornell Matt’s Northeast Kingdom upbringing for special education teachers and other By Kristine Mraz and Christine Hertz gets, to know that they’ve had a moment University after his sophomore year as they helped pull him through. educators. The position will require her to This book helps make play a powerful like this,” said Tom Lovett, Headmaster, had a strong program. It’s easy to say the communicate with senators, legislators, part of teaching. on learning he had made a difference in soccer injury influenced his life in a big and Eric Rowe, a 2007 graduate of and lawmakers about education policy and the life of his student, Erin Narey, all those positive way. He lives with his wife, Rachel 03 UVM, defended his dissertation will make a difference in education state- 2004 years ago. As a junior at the Academy, Erin Blair, in Coravellis, Oregon. at Cornell University and was awarded and nation-wide. Margaux graduates this Bleeding Earth suddenly lost her younger sister, Shannon his Doctorate in Philosophy in July 2015. year from Grand Valley State University By Kaitlin Ward Former Broadway Standout ’94. Shannon got on the bus in Barnet, About Dragon Boats: The crew The title of his dissertation is “Deflation- with a major in special education. Between Mother Nature and human Vermont, but by the time the bus arrived 96 of a standard dragon boat is ary Metaphysics.” Eric is now teaching his nature, disasters are inevitable. “This at SJA, she was gone. For Erin, the biggest typically 22, comprising 20 paddles in Post Doctorate at Cornell University as the Tyler Newell let us know he is working at seriously creepy story will draw in horror Ray help in getting through this tragedy was pairs facing toward the bow of the boat, ‘Philosophical Review’ Visiting Lecturer. the Four Seasons in Palm Beach, Florida, fans immediately.” —VOYA the journal she kept in Mr. Lovett’s class, one drummer or caller at the bow facing as a pastry chef. Walker ’81 and the gentle messages of support he the paddlers, and one sweep (a steerer) provided. Twenty-five years after the class, standing at the rear of the boat. For com- Olympic hopeful Dage Minors Benefit Show Erin and Mr. Lovett have talked about his petition events, dragon boats are generally 13 earned the East Region Track Thursday, May 26, 2016, Fuller Hall class for the first time. rigged out with decorative Chinese dragon Athlete of the Year honors for the indoor heads and tails. With all that in mind, we’re season from the United States Track & Read more about Ray at: Jed Perry has been made Head of U.S. proud to tell you SJA alum Jayne Reuter Field and Cross Country Coaches As- nctheatre.com/page/about-conservatory Patient and Innovation Policy (i.e. govern- competed in the World Dragon Boating sociation. He is the first student-athlete in For ticket information, contact ment affairs) at Baxalta, a Fortune 500 Championship last summer in Welland, program history to earn Regional Athlete Catamount Arts at 802.748.2600 biopharmaceutical company specializing in Ontario, Canada. In her real life, Jayne of the Year honors for the Ravens of treating rare diseases like hemophilia. Jed holds degrees from Bentley and Suffolk Franklin Pierce University. Dage is a junior lives with his wife Laurie, daughter Kate, universities and works as a budget at Franklin Pierce. and son Alex in Burke, Virginia. manager for a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She lives in nearby West Bradford, Pennsylvania.
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Mei and Jatasik ‘Bank’ Laura Gerstner ’04 Anna Driscoll and Daniel Allen, 04 Chaipatanavanith, January 9, and Patrick Walbridge 07 July 25, 2015, at Newmont Farm 2015. After attending Southern California in Bradford, Vermont. Anna graduated Institute of Architecture, Bank earned a from UVM and earned her master’s degree master’s degree in Interior Architecture from MGH Institute of Health Profes- from Cal-Poly Pomona. They reside in sions. She is a hospitalist at Northeastern Bangkok, Thailand. Vermont Regional Hospital. Luke earned an undergraduate degree from UVM and is Laura Gerstner and Patrick Walbridge, currently in a master’s program there. May 7, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Laura earned a degree in psychology from Barry Katherine Levasseur and Bran- University in Miami, Florida, and is now a 08 den Martin, May 23, 2015, at the paralegal. Patrick is an inspector of parts Three Stallion Inn in Randolph, Vermont. for a company that contracts with NASA Katherine earned her B.A. in political sci- and Lockheed Martin. They reside in ence from the University of Vermont and Houston, Texas. is the Director of the Vermont Democratic House Campaign in Montpelier, Vermont. Nicquelle Desilets Fortin and Shawn They reside in Hinesburg, Vermont. Timson ’93, April 11, 2015, at the Stoweflake Resort in Stowe, Vermont. Nicquelle is a graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, and is employed Mei and Jatasik ‘Bank’ Chaipatanavanith ’04 with Advantage Tennis in St. Johnsbury. Marriages Shawn is a graduate of St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont, and is also employed with Advantage Tennis. Laurie Holderby and Gregg They live in Barnet, Vermont. 79 Calkins, March 12, 2015, at Whitfield Square in Savannah, Georgia. Brandy Murtagh and Laurie works as a respiratory therapist at 05 Christopher Pelow, the University of Vermont Medical Center September 19, 2015, on the Green in in Burlington, Vermont. Greg is a respira- Danville, Vermont. Brandy is employed by tory therapist at Central Vermont Medical Northeast Kingdom Homecare in Newport, Center in Berlin, Vermont. The couple Vermont. Christopher works for Charter reside in Williston, Vermont. Communication in Danville, Vermont.
Jennie Fischer and Lorin Vear, Elizabeth Crosby and Nathan 92 August 29, 2015, at Jeudevine 06 Westfeldt, August 1, 2015, on Falls in Hardwick, Vermont. Jennie is Darling Ridge Road in East Burke, Ver- an insurance agent with Hunkins & mont. Elizabeth is a graduate of University Eaton Insurance Agency in Littleton, of Colorado at Boulder and is currently New Hampshire. Lorin is a splice service a medical researcher for the University technician with Fairpoint Communications of Colorado Medical School. Nate also in St. Johnsbury. graduated from University of Colorado at Boulder and is a recruiter for Aerotek. Ashley Gonyaw and Joseph They reside in Denver, Colorado. 02 Wood, October 10, 2015, at Bellevue Barn at Carlisle Place in Jeffer- Nicole Parker and Daniel White, August son, New Hampshire. Ashley earned her 15, 2015, at Cabot Inn and Suites in B.S. from Emerson College in 2006 and Lancaster, New Hampshire. Nicole gradu- is group sales and marketing manager at ated from Castleton State College in 2010 Museum of Science in Boston. Her husband and is employed at Community Financial graduated from Manhattanville College Services Group in Lyndonville, Vermont. in 2006 and earned an M.S.Ed. from Sim- Daniel graduated from Community College mons College in 2012. He is a high school of Vermont in 2010 and is employed at language arts teacher at Landmark School FCI: Burndy in Littleton, New Hampshire. in Beverly, Massachusetts. They reside in Beverly. Joseph Wood and Katherine Levasseur ’08 Ashley Gonyaw ’02 and Branden Martin PHOTO BY PHOTOGRAPHY’S PHINEST PHOTOGRAPHY’S BY PHOTO PHOTO BY J. HARPER PHOTOGRAPHY J. BY PHOTO
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Demetria and Demetria and Edgario Curling, Edgario Curling ’09 09 February 20, 2016. They live in and son Carter Abaco, The Bahamas with their son, Carter Asher Liam born April 8, 2014. College Degrees Conferred
Haley Gray and Brett Stonecipher, June 7, 2014, in Burke, Vermont. Haley 1992 2009 Meghan Deasy, Marist College, B.A., is a graphic designer. Brett is a writer Elisabeth Cameron Hjelm, Springfield Nicole Alger, Lyndon State College, Communication and outdoor educator. They reside in College, B.S., Human Services B.S., Education and Liberal Studies Richmond, Virginia. Frances Desrochers, B.S., Arts Chelsey Beland, Lyndon State College, Management Crystal Reed and Timothy Medeiros, 1996 B.A. August 31, 2014. Crystal received her Michael Labounty, Community College Emma Duffany, St. Lawrence bachelor’s degree from Lyndon State of Vermont, A.S., Applied Business, Hillary Brown, University of New University, B.A., Francophone College in 2014. They reside in with a 4.0 GPA. Michael is the Hampshire, M.S., CSD: Early Child Studies, Magna Cum Laude Lyndonville, Vermont. Northeast Region Bridge Maintenance Intervention Supervisor for the Vermont Agency of Kendal Edmondson, University of New Danielle Schoolcraft and Isaac Pearl, Tansportation. Natalie Fortier, University of New Hampshire, B.S., Equine Studies: September 19, 2015, on top of the Pearl Hampshire, M.Ed., Elementary Industry and Management, Magna land in Danville, Vermont. Danielle is Education Cum Laude a graduate of State University of New 1997 York-Canton and is employed as a physical Emily Foehring, Lyndon State College, Amelia Williams and Martin St. George, Community College Trisha Jewell, Lyndon State College, B.A., Psychology Graham Edmondson ’09 therapy assistant with Premier Therapy. of Vermont, A.S. B.S., Exercise Science Isaac owns Tow Head Trucking. They reside in Danville, Vermont. Kylea Sargent, Community College of Jamie Graves, Johnson State College, 2005 Vermont, A.A. B.S., Psychology Amelia Williams and Graham Blake Kincaid, Community College of Edmondson, July 25, 2015 in Lyndonville, Vermont, A.S. Allyson Wajda, Lyndon State College, Karla Hunter, Castleton State College, Vermont. Amelia and Graham are living in B.S., Business Administration B.A., Art Brighton, Massachusetts. Erika Pierce, Champlain College, A.S. Brittany Leafe, Ithaca College Lawuo Dolo and Ethan Paul Regis, University of New 2010 10 Cummings ’00, December 31, Hampshire, M.S., Civil Engineering Ian MacDonald, Lyndon State College, Mathew Lyon, Rensselaer Polytechnic 2015, at the home of Janice and Jack B.S., Sustainability Institute, B.S., Mechanical Cummings. Lawuo graduated from Engineering Champlain College in 2014 and is 2006 Melissa Mattei, Johnson State College, employed at AM Peisch in St. Johnsbury. Miranda Croteau Becker, Middlebury B.S., Environmental Science Jonathan Plonski, University at Albany, Ethan is co-owner of P&E Auto in College’s Bread Loaf College of B.A., Sociology Woodsville, New Hampshire. They reside English, M.A., English literature Jamie Robertson, Lyndon State in Passumpsic, Vermont. College, B.S., Criminal Justice Benjamin Price, Bethel University, B.S., Lauren Ruffner, Lyndon State College, Environmental Science M.Ed. 2011 Dylan Rutledge, Johnson State College, Joseph Achilles, Franklin Pierce B.S., Environmental Science 2007 University, B.S., Psychology Lauren Smith, Lyndon State College, Justin Tomaselli, Lyndon State College, M.Ed. Lauren Brown, University of New B.S., Physical Therapy Hampshire, B.A., English Teaching, Cum Laude Kathryn Vereline, Saint Michael’s 2008 College, B.A., History and Secondary Steven Poulos, Paul Smith’s College Jesse Danielson, Wheaton College, Education, Magna Cum Laude B.A., Economics Courtney Ward, B.S., Physical Therapy
Brett Stonecipher and Lawuo Dolo ’10 and Haley Gray ’09 Ethan Cummings ’00
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A daughter, Willa Gabrielle, March 2, A son, Olin Zachary, to Beth and A son, Chase Bennett, to Alec Jared and Brady Raymond Cloutier 2015, to Jon and Maria Chaloux 01 Zachary Drown, of Passumpsic, 03 Ryan Brill and Jessica Bennett, Schaefer, of Windsor, Massachusetts. Vermont. He joins a brother, Asa. of St. Johnsbury. She joins a sister, Reese. A daughter, Emerson Mariette, July 2, A daughter, Korallyn Marie, February A son, Silas Daniel, August 1, 2015, to 2015, to Matthew and Tara Carpenter 5, 2015, to Mark Boutwell and Casie Tyler ’00 and Emily Scott Smith, of Longley, of St. Johnsbury. She joins a Whitehead, of St. Johnsbury. Barnet, Vermont. He joins a brother, Soren. brother, Holden.
Births Cover Photo Sons, Alec A daughter, Kinsley Dana Jean, October 28, 98 Jared and Brady Raymond, March 2015, to Darcie Miller and Brooke Rowell, 19, 2015, to Vicki and Nate Cloutier, of St. Johnsbury. of South Burlington, Vermont. They join siblings Isaac and Julia. A son, Oliver Andrew, September 29, 2015, to Renee and Ethan Swain, of A daughter, Clara Irene Vieira, Sutton, Vermont. He joins a sister, Averie. 99 October 1, 2015, to Benjamin ’00 and Claudia Vieira Heisholt, of A daughter, Zoe Marie, August Barnet, Vermont. She joins a sister, Luisa. 02 17, 2015, to Drew ’05 and Jordan Smith Cota, of Sheldon, Vermont. A daughter, Felicity Jayne, August 19, 2015, to Justin and Jenelle Barrett Noble, of Lower Waterford, Vermont. She joins a Zoe Marie Cota sister, Natalie. Births A son, Hudson Chance, April 16, 2015, A son, Jacob Allen, September A son, Elliott Michael, July 6, 2015, to to Nick and Meaghan Laferriere Rowe, Korallyn Marie Whitehead 74 23, 2015, to Andrea and Keith Katrina and Jayson Gammell, of of Hampton, New Hampshire. He joins a Sparks, in Bogota, Colombia. Acworth, Georgia. sister, Madeleine. A son, Hugh Robert, to Sean and A daughter, Tazara Alice Green Pitcher, 04 Jillian Regis Bliss, of Monroe, December 2, 2014, to Tokia Russell and New Hampshire. He joins a sister, Evelyn. Kleita Pitcher, of St. David, Bermuda. A son, Brandon Matthew, May 7, 2015, Tazara Alice Pitcher to Alan and Ashley Gingue Legacy, of A son, Haris Ahmad, February 24, 2015, A son, Adrien William, June Tunbridge, Vermont. to Wahab and Fazeelat Aziz Munir, of 97 21, 2015, to Javier Castillo and Sodertailje, Sweden. Rebecca Gilding, of Wakefield, Massachu- A daughter, Chloe Josephine, April 8, setts. He joins a sister, Lucienne. 2015, to Brooke and Darren Pierce, of A son, Caleb John, January 29, Danville, Vermont. She joins siblings Gabe, 05 2016, to Chelsea and Ben Jacob Allen Sparks Hudson Chance Rowe Cady, and Griffin. DeWitt, of West Burke, Vermont.
A son, William Masahiko, May 16, 2015, A daughter, Annabel Lynn, to Shawn and Two daughters, Truvy and Tavia, Truvy, Tavia, and Trevor Smith to Geoffrey andGillian Vinton Sewake, of Eleanor Cummings Bourbeau, of Barnet, 9o and a son, Trevor, to Phaedra A daughter, Olive Raven, August Peacham, Vermont. Vermont. She joins a sister, Kennedy. Howes-Smith and Trevor Smith ’89, of 00 12, 2015, to Ben and Caroline Hamilton, Bermuda. Roy Adams, of Barnet, Vermont. She joins a brother, Elliott. Annabel Lynn Bourbeau A son, Maxwell Archer, April 96 1, 2015, to Miranda and Jared A son, Jacob Emile, October 7, 2015, to Cloutier, of St. Johnsbury. Heather Powers and Joey Lapierre. He joins siblings Logan, Evan, and Taylor.
A son, Samuel Robert, November 23, 2015, to Holly Lemear and Josh Patneaude, of Barnet, Vermont. He joins a sister, Anya.
Maxwell Archer Cloutier A son, Evan Scott, February 3, 2016, to Brian and Jessie Stevenson Toney, of Monroe, New Hampshire. He joins a William Masahiko Sewake sister, Georgia.
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Brandon Michael Bedor In Memoriam Jaden Timothy Medeiros Albert G. Chase, 97, March 31, ’62, Norman (Pamela) Rivard, and Thomas Joyce Sargent Nickerson, 91, July 20, A daughter, Piper Dylan, July 30, 2015, A daughter, Marley Amy, October 27, A son, Jaden Timothy, to Timothy 35 2015, of Pensacola, Florida. Rivard; and six grandchildren, thirteen 2015, of Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Sur- to William and Jackie Vassilowitch 2015, to Anna LaCasse and Leslie and Crystal Reed Medeiros, of great-grandchildren, and two great-great- vivors include a daughter, Jill Simmons; a Kempton, of Peacham, Vermont. She joins Clement ’02, of Monroe, New Hampshire. Lyndonville, Vermont. Marjorie Stevens Miller, 96, grandchildren. grandson; and her brother, Robert (Eliza- a sister, Chloe. 36 April 2, 2015, of Burlington, beth Pearl ’67) Sargent ’49. A son, Jerome Lawrence, September 27, A daughter, Lyla Jael, March 5, 2016, Vermont. Survivors include children Janice Fuller Currier, 94, 2015, to Marianne and Jonah Hahr, of Lawrence and Edkeira Curling Rolle, of Jeffrey (Brenda) Miller and Janice Miller October 7, 2015, of Danville, Robert E. Morrison, 91, No- Piper Dylan Kempton 39 Wells River, Vermont. He joins brothers Margate, Florida. She joins a sister, Lanay. Sawtell; and four grandchildren and Vermont. Survivors include her children, 42 vember 12, 2015, of Riverview, Ezra and Eugene. several great-grandchildren. Megan (John) Haygood, John (Barbara) Florida. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Currier, Joel (Linda Hunkins) Currier, Fitch Morrison ’45; and children, grand- Lyla Jael Rolle A son, Kayden Wade, December 2, 2015, Valora Corliss McLure, 96, and Mary (Martha Kingsley) Currier; children, and great-grandchildren. to Jared ’98 and Samantha Meek 37 November 12, 2015, of Wells and four grandchildren. Sylvain, of Apollo Beach, Florida. River, Vermont. Survivors include Robert F. Passut, 90, July 19, 2015, of brother Duncan (Shirley) Corliss ’39; Catherine Cyr Hagan, 94, April 25, 2015, St. Johnsbury. Survivors include son Brent A son, Brandon Michael, Septem- children Edward (Sharon) McLure ’65, of St. Johnsbury. Survivors include children (Patricia Davio ’70) Passut ’69; eight 07 ber 23, 2015, to Tim and Amy Norman (Sandra Willey ’68) McLure John (Marie Bedard ’67) Hagan ’65 T, grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; Reed Bedor, of St. Johnsbury. He joins a ’67, Nicholas (Holly) McLure ’71, Frank (Evelyn) Hagan ’68, Cathy Hagan and step-children, Jerry, Bonnie, Jane, Su- brother, Barrett. Jacqueline Hatch, Jennifer (Kevin) (Harry) Light ’70, Barbara (Joseph) san, David, Paul, Sheila, Ellen, and James; Ricker, and Maire McLure; and Pattison, and Vivian Hagan (Robert) and 11 step-grandchildren, 19 step-great- A son, Elliott Michael, October 3, 2015, to seven grandchildren and three Cullen ’75; and 12 grandchildren and grandchildren, and six step-great-great Alicia Leach and Connor Langley, of East A daughter, Merrigan Louine, great-grandchildren nine great-grandchildren. grandchildren. Barnet, Vermont. He joins a sister, Natalie. 10 December 8, 2014, to Kevin and A son, Jace Gary, April 5, 2015, to Thomas Kelsey Carr O’Donnell. She joins Marjorie Sherrer O’Neil, 95, April Nelson C. Farr, 92, April 7, 2015, Sherwood ‘Bill’ Robinson T, 90, March ’03 and Melanie Willman Lepine, of A son, David Rodger, August 31, a brother, Kevin. 7, 2015, of St. Johnsbury. Survivors 41 of Fair Haven, Vermont. He is 25, 2015, of Graniteville, Vermont. Survi- Wheelock, Vermont. 08 2015, to Jason and Deborah include daughters Sue O’Neil (Don) survived by his wife, Theodora ‘Teddy’ vors include his wife, Lorraine McGinnis Mudge Boyle, of Danville, Vermont. He A son, Solomon Javius, II, April 13, Grayson ’67, Peg O’Neil (Phil ’69) Blodgett Farr; children and step-children Robinson ’43; children Mahlon (Leslie) A daughter, Bryn Elizabeth, March 30, joins a sister, Shelby. 11 2015 to Solomon Little and Soucy ’69, and Marianne O’Neil ’74; Nelson Farr, Jr., Sally Moore, and Laurie Robinson, Norman (Martha) Robinson, and 2015, to Lucas Bristol and Molly Moghari, Desiree Garand. and six grandchildren and 11 Burnett-Gordon; and four grandchildren Dana (Lori) Robinson; and six grandchil- of Lyndonville, Vermont. She joins siblings A daughter, Lillian Mae, Septem- great-grandchildren. and three great-grandchildren. dren and five great-grandchildren. Kellan and Emmett. 09 ber 28, 2015, to Mitchell and Diantha Driscoll Jones, of Milford, Maine. Madeline Emmons Albanese Pauline Fitch James, 91, August 11, Judith Ellingwood Daigneault, A son, Jackson Paul, March 9, 2015, to Faculty/Staff 38 (MSJ), 97, October 30, 2015, 2015, of Maineville, Ohio, and East Brook- 43 88, April 18, 2015, of St. John- Andrew and Laura Ruggles Nye, of Bid- A son, Hunter Boyd, March 9, 2015, of Wilder, Vermont. Survivors include field, Massachusetts. Survivors include chil- sbury. Survivors include sons Paul (Judy deford, Maine. to Mikaela Mello and Johnathan A daughter, Emily Jean, February 9, 2016, daughter Pauline Albanese. dren Bruce (Nancy) James, Brian (Linda) Kinerson ’71) Daigneault ’67 and Robert Sheehan, of Barnet, Vermont. He joins to Benjamin and Allison Reed, of James, and Corinne (Frank) Curcio; nine (Daryl) Daigneault ’74; and six grandchil- A daughter, Marin Eleanor, a brother, Cameron. St. Johnsbury. Gayla Lindsley Rivard, 94, March 2, grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; dren and nine great-grandchildren. 06 April 5, 2015, to Brandon and 2015, of Lyndonville, Vermont. Survivors and a sister, Marilyn Fitch Morrison ’45. Jennifer Ridley Beane, of Littleton, include children Mary-Frances Rivard New Hampshire. MacDonald ’60, Claudia Rivard Caswell
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Arthur J. Harriman, 89, March 14, 2015, Joseph Ouellette T, 86, January 21, Charlotte Miles Dunbar, 82, Bruce W. Hoyt, 79, January 23, 2016, of Wylene Stone Jackson, 76, November Jr., Sheila Deitz, Lance (Allison Lowrey of Daytona, Florida. Survivors include his 2015, of Leominster, Massachusetts. Survi- 50 March 20, 2015, of Barnet, Safety Harbor, Florida. Survivors include 12, 2015, of Williston, Vermont. Survivors ’94) Horne ’95, and Dustin Horne; eight wife, Marita; children Jeffery, Timothy, and vors include his wife, Florence Ouellette. Vermont. Survivors include daughters his wife, Pamela Reganall Hoyt ’80; include children Larry (Karen) Jackson, grandchildren; and siblings Richard Julie; stepchildren Kim, Mark, and Natasha; Donna Dunbar Adams ’67 and Debra children Delsie ’78, Avis ’80, Stewart Wanda (Blackie) Tatro, and Raymond (Donna) Horne, Maurice (Rosemary) and eight grandchildren. Robert B. McGill T, 86, March Dunbar Lacroix ’70; and four grandchil- ’76, Hubbard, Benjamin, and Thomas; (Anna) Jackson; and five grandchildren Horne, Alice (Bob) Combs, and Linda 47 8, 2016, of North Danville, Ver- dren and five great-grandchildren. two grandchildren; and brother Herman and four great-grandchildren. (Steve) Starr. Andrew L. Logan, 91, April 8, 2015, of mont. Survivors include children Melinda Hoyt ’45. Carlisle, Massachusetts. Survivors include (Robert) Warren, Robert (Kate Vear ’70) Clarence I. Smith T, 86, March 12, 2016, Carol Pike Wetherbee, 76, February 10, Lona Webster Piatt, 72, July 7, 2015, his wife, Marjorie Logan; children Fiona McGill, and Douglas (Pat) McGill; and sev- of Gilman, Vermont. Survivors include his Robert J. Fournier, 78, July 24, 2015, of Fishkill, New York. Survivors of Panama City Beach, Florida. Surviors (Richard) Sibley and Patricia (Daniel) en grandchildren and one great-grandson. wife, Evelyn; children Dennis Smith, Joyce 55 2015, of East Thetford, Vermont. include her husband, Clifton Wetherbee. include her husband, three children, six McKibben; and five grandchildren. Presby, and Nancy Smith O’Brien ’91; Survivors include his wife, Jill; children grandchildren, and two siblings. Esther Cross Montgomery, 86, July 6, nine grandchildren and five great-grand- Susan Patten, Robert Fournier, Richard Patricia Lawrence Joslin, 74, Edward O. Meilleur T, 91, March 3, 2015, 2015, of St. Johnsbury Center, Vermont. children; and brother Norman Smith. Fournier, step-children Kimberly Gilleney, 58 April 12, 2015, of Lebanon, New Joan Sizen Drown, 71, October of Las Vegas, Nevada. Survivors include Survivors include her husband, Bryce Dona Welch, and Tawnya Stark, and Hampshire. Survivors include her husband, 62 2, 2015, of St. Johnsbury. Survi- children Susan Meilleur (Gordon) Mills Montgomery ’50; children Vickey Thea Ward Warren, 83, July 28, 2015, Randy Hurlbert; 17 grandchildren and Robert Joslin; children Michele (Michael) vors include her husband, Lenny Drown; ’71, Kevin (Sena) Meilleur ’75, Steven Murphy Wursthorn ’66, Valli Murphy of Stuart, Florida. Survivors include her 26 great-grandchildren; and brother Lyford, Moni (Jonathan) Singleton, and daughters Georgia (Garth ’84) Greenwood (Maria) Meilleur ’79, and Jason (Delinah) (Donald) Smith ’69, and Sandra Murphy husband, Sherman Warren; children Tracy Donald Fournier. Mike (Kelly) Joslin; eight grandchildren; and Tammi (Dwight) Stahler; step-children Meilleur ’85; and eight grandchildren and (Mark) Breen ’70; step-children, Doug Warren Kilinski ’81 and Scott Warren and sisters Priscilla Lawrence Ness ’56 Duane Drown and Danielle Drown; two great-grandchildren. (Cecile Emmons ’71) Montgomery ’72, ’84; four grandchildren and two great- Robert D. Gagner, 78, June 2, 2015, of and Linda Lawrence Hains ’62. and six grandchildren and four great- Elizabeth Montgomery (Dan) Beaton ’73, grandchildren; and brother Hazen (Anne) South Windsor, Connecticut. Survivors grandchildren. C. Allen Merritt, 91, May 22, 2015, of Mark (Susan) Montgomery ’75, and John Ward. include his wife, Rita Gagner; children Kenneth E. Darrell T, 74, Montpelier, Vermont. Survivors include his (Connie Darrell ’84) Montgomery ’80; Michelle (Gary Gilbert) Gagner, Dianne 60 October 22, 2015, of Raymond A. Wood, 70, August wife, Phyllis Merritt; children Kenneth Mer- many grandchildren and great-grandchil- Elwin ‘Al’ Smith T, 81, Decem- (Scott) Breen, Norman (Jennifer) Gagne; six St. Johnsbury. Survivors include his wife, 63 16, 2016, of Chandler, Arizona. ritt and Kristen (Michael) Lynch; and three dren; and brother Ray (Pat) Cross ’51 T. 52 ber 2, 2015, of Greenville, North grandchildren; and brother Andre ‘Pete’ Virginia Darrell; children Shelly (Mike Survivors include his wife, Helene Fran- grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Sue Gagner ’60 T. Lamotte) Darrell ’83, Kevin (Ann) Darrell coeur Wood ’64; children Rae-Ann (Sarah Roland R. Heon, 86, December Smith; daughter Karen Smith (James) ’85, and Kimberly Darrell (Ken) Christie Toig) Wood and Pamela Wood (Todd) Ruth Babcock Brown, 91, June 48 20, 2015, in Danville, Virginia. Roy ’85; and two grandchildren and two Lillie Drew Gunn, 77, March 27, 2015, ’97; eight grandchildren; and sister Beulah Williams ’90; two grandchildren; and sib- 44 11, 2015, of St. Johnsbury. Sur- great-grandchildren. of Midlothian, Virginia. Survivors include Darrell (Richard ’53 T) McGinnis ’55. lings Anita Wood (Richard ’59 T) Bedor vivors include son Roger (Mayumi) Brown Janet Moore Liberty, 85, September 20, children Jerry Counts, Amy Counts, Vickie Kenny was a long-time SJA employee. ’62, Linda Wood (Mitch) Tenney ’67, ’67; three grandchildren and four great- 2015, of Springfield, Vermont. Survivors Nancy Carter Bickmore, 80, Holt, Carol Beirne, and step-son Robert Susan Wood (Carroll ’66) Lowrey ’68, grandchildren; and sister Alice Babcock include children Paul (Ronna) Liberty and 53 February 2016, of Essex, Counts; and four grandchildren and five Paul G. Gauthier, 73, October 14, 2015, Margaret Wood (Jay ’73) Austin ’73, Steinmuller ’48. Susan (Jim) Pinto; and eight grandchildren Vermont. Survivors include her husband great-grandchildren. of Leesburg, Florida. Survivors include his Kathy Wood (Gordon ’75) Farnsworth and 11 great-grandchildren. Carl; sisters, children, grandchildren, wife, Sylvia Gauthier; son Paul (Kimberly) ’75, Patricia Wood (Brian ’81) Wheeler Marguerite P. Willey, 87, July and great-grandchildren. Nancy A. Moore, 79, September 20, Gauthier; two grandchildren; and siblings ’79, Sylvia Wood (Richard) Cote ’76, and 45 17, 2015, of St. Johnsbury. Sur- Jeanne Rice McGinnis, 85, February 23, 2015, of Lyndonville, Vermont. She is Ronald (Carolyn) Gauthier ’65 and Juliet Michael Wood ’82. vivors include brothers Gerald Willey ’49 2016, of Milford, Connecticut. Survivors Rodney A. Ash T, 80, May 3, survived by nieces and nephews. Gauthier Potvin ’48. and Richard Willey ’43. include sister Jeanette Rice Renaud ’55; 54 2015, of Waterford, Vermont. Linda Marley Neilander, 68, children, Deborah McLay, Paul (Judy) Survivors include children Kate Ash Harold L. Stanyon, 76, July 15, 2014, Dana A. Leavitt, 73, June 21, 2015, of 64 September 19, 2015, of Ocala, Eleanor Moore Badger, 86, July McGinnis, and Bryan (Deborah) McGinnis; (Chris) Cate ’75, Wendy Ash (Michael) of Castleton, Vermont. Survivors include Kirby, Vermont. Survivors include his life Florida. Survivors include son Jeffrey 46 10, 2015, of Seminole, Florida. and six grandchildren and four great- Donaghue ’78, and Mathew (Krista his wife, Nancy; sons Cortland (Robert partner Karen Moore ’63; their daughter (Shelly) Neilander; three grandchildren; Survivors include children Linda Warren grandchildren. MacPherson ’88) Ash ’85; seven grand- Daniell) Stanyon ’79, Timothy Stanyon Heather Leavitt; step-children Timothy and sister Diane Marley. (Don) Coburn ’65, Thomas (Dianne children and two great-grandchildren; and ’80, and Jeff (Joann) Stanyon ’82; and (Leslie) Peters, John Peters, Joseph (Susan Littel ’70) Warren ’67, and Diana Moore; Eleanor Wheeler Skinner, 86, February brother Melvin (Bernice Crepeault ’52) two grandchildren. Teske) Peters, and Anne (Alan) Silverman; Patricia Barrett Parrigan, 69, November and five grandchildren and four great- 5, 201, of St. Johnsbury. Survivors include Ash ’51. and seven step-grandchildren. 9, 2015, of Louisville, Kentucky. Survivors grandchildren. children Ronald (Pat) Skinner ’67, Karlene Kermit ‘Kurt’ Dwyer, 76, include son Charles Parrigan; a grand- Skinner (Robert ’61) Dussault ’68, Dennis Cote, 79, November 23, 2015, of 57 February 23, 2016, of St. Johns- Michael J. Callanan, 72, July 30, daughter; and siblings Richard (Denise) Herbert E. Berry T 87, May 14, 2015, of and Carol Ann Skinner (Dennis ’66 T) Henderson, New York. Survivors include bury, Vermont. Survivors include siblings 61 2015, of Hanover, New Hamp- Barrett ’66, Ronald (Mattie Lyster ’74) East Concord, Vermont. Survivors include Perkins ’71; six grandchildren and eleven his wife, Mary Lou; stepsons Oscar and Kendrick (Shizuko) Dwyer ’55, Marilyn shire. Survivors include sisters Carol Cal- Barrett ’73, Virginia Barrett (Joseph) children, Elogene (Steven) Weliever, Chris- great-grandchildren; and siblings Carroll Anthony Valenzuela; and siblings Donald (Frank) Mosson, Rosilyn (Mark) Smith, lanan ’69, Debra Callanan Clark ’71, and Saavedra ’68, Jean Barrett (Alan) Ashe tine (Paul) Moore, Edward (Susan) Berry; (Lois) Wheeler ’54 T and Karlene Cote, Delbert (Marjorie) Cote ’57, and and Karilyn (Peter) Nobile. Nancy Callanan Bourbon ’76. ’69, Kathleen Barrett Taplin ’72, and 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchil- Boardman Smith ’53. Dorine Cote (William ’53) Gilding ’53. Judith Barrett (Allen ’69) Bourbeau ’72. dren; and brother Walter Berry ’44. Paul Hevey, 75, December 5, 2015, of Neil L. Goodwin, 71, July 28, 2015, of Elsie McKee Finney, 84, March Doloris Bowman Dutton, 79, June 19, Concord, Vermont. Survivors include his Troy, New Hampshire. Survivors include Patricia McDonald Wasatonic, 69, Consuella Johnson Corliss, 87, 49 7, 2016, of St. Johnsbury. Sur- 2015, of Salem, Virginia. Survivors include wife, Sherry Peters Hevey ’60; daughter his wife, Sandra Goodwin; children Mat- January 6, 2016, of Greenville, South December 11, 2015, of Glens Falls, NY. vivors include children Craig Dezell ’70 her husband William Dutton; children Kathy (Mike) Pelow; two grandchildren thew (Bonnie) Goodwin and Maegan (Sean) Carolina. Survivors include her husband, Survivors include sister Dawn Johnson and Eric Dezell ’82; step-children Melissa Daniel (Renee) Dutton, Glenn (Lisa) and three step-grandchildren; and siblings Ellis; and a grandchild. Jack Wasatonic; children Amy (Keith) Allen Chandler ’59; children Marcia Johnson, Finney (John) Stachacz ’70 and Cynthia Dutton, Diana (Jim) Gerken, William Helen Hevey Basal ’55 MSJ, Maurice and Matthew (Laura) Wasatonic; and Sherrie Schallack, and Scott Corliss; Finney Davidson ’73; and three grandchil- (Brenda) Dutton, Della (Noah) McDaniel, (Jan) Hevey ’62, Lorraine Hevey (Ralph George W. Horne T, 73, April 14, 2015, two grandchildren. and three grandchildren and two dren, three step-grandchildren, and three and Daffney (Tyson) Blais; and 25 grand- ’54 T) Perkins ’66, and Linda Hevey of Danville, Vermont. Survivors include his great-grandchildren. step-great-grandchildren. children and four great-grandchildren. (Stan) Dauphin ’70. wife, Elaine Horne; children George Horne
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John B. Heywood T, 68, May 4, include his wife, Jane Jerry; and siblings Roger Farrar, 65, August 2015, Timothy H. McKee, 59, May 12, Laurel Majuri Wightman, Robert A. Young, Jr., 41, August 3, 2015, 65 2015, of Groveton, New Georgette Reardon, Andrew (Carol) 69 of Londonderry, Vermont. Survi- 74 2015, of St. Johnsbury. Survi- 87 46, November 21, 2015, of of Concord, Vermont. Survivors include Hampshire. Survivors include his mother, Jerry, Louise (Joe) Pirrotta, and Richard vors include children Andrew, Angela, and vors include sons Jarrid McKee ’01 and Smithfield, Maine. Survivors include her his wife, Rebecca; and daughter Mary Ann Heywood; children Justin (Lisa) Jerry. Silas; one grandchild; and brothers Ronald Jason (Kimberly Post) McKee ’04; two husband, Eric; parents Wayne (Former Brooklyn Young. (Michele) Heywood ’92, Sean (Robin) and Russel. grandchildren; and siblings Linda McKee Faculty) and Carol Majuri; and brother Heywood ’95, and Carolyn Heywood Gregory N. Sweeny, 67, January 8, 2016, (Neil) Stafford ’79, Lisa McKee (Wil- Wayne (Kelly) Majuri, Jr. ’85. Kimberly Rice Willis, 34, (Patrick) Brennan ’01; four grandchildren; of Schaumburg, Illinois. Survivors include David Hale, 64, October 19, 2015, of liam) Capodagli ’83, and Todd (Shannon) 98 May 23, 2015, of St. Johnsbury. and siblings Karen Heywood Locke ’71, siblings Bruce (Susan Clifford ’66) Winnetka, Illinois. Survivors include his McKee ’86. Jon D. Hayes, 45, April 11, Survivors include children Austin Rice Colleen Atwood, Gary Heywood, and Sweeny ’64 and Chris Sweeny ’70. mother, Jeanne Cormier Hale ’51; wife 88 2015, of St. Johnsbury. Survivors ’16, Levi Rice, and Taniel Farrow; parents Dwight Heywood. Lyric Hale; children and stepchildren Michael R. Bouffard, 57, April include son Tyler Hayes; and brothers Rockly and Elizabeth Rice; grandparents Richard M. Wiggin, 67, June 20, 2015, Jennie, Harmony, Devin, Erin, and Aria; 76 30, 2015, of South Burlington, Richard Hayes ’80 and James Hayes ’83. Thornton Tobey and Joan Bryant; and sib- David N. Scott, 68, August 29, 2015, of of Littleton, New Hampshire. Survivors one grandchild; and brothers John ’71, Vermont. Survivors include children Riley lings Katherine Rice ’93, Karen Rice ’97, Barnet, Vermont. Survivors include his include his father, Charles Wiggin; son James ’73, and Gary ’77. Bouffard ’05 andMichele Bouffard Sarah Florence Helstein, 42, and Ozora Rice. wife, Tari Scott; children Kati Scott (Eric) Joshua Packard; two granddaughters; and (Patrick) Conley ’09; and siblings Ron 91 February 18, 2016, of Waterford, Furs ’96, Lindsey (Nevin Felix) Scott ’98, sister Deborah Wiggin Mathews ’74. Joanna Kennedy Easter, 62, Bouffard ’75, Diane Bouffard (Allen ’75) Vermont. Survivors include her husband, Coleman Hammond, 24, April Ian (Ayla Nett) Scott ’01, and Todd (Na- 70 October 20, 2015, of Pompano Morey ’78, Andre (Margaret) Bouffard David; children Melissa and David; 08 21, 2015, of Griffin, Georgia. than Jarvis) Scott ’05; three grandchildren; James H. Choate, 66, Beach, Florida. Survivors include her ’77, Maurice Bouffard ’80, and father Ted Spencer; mother Anita Survivors include a son; mother Susan and siblings Danny Scott ’67, Christine 67 December 31, 2015, of West husband, Alfred Dimitto; and brother Joanne Bouffard ’81. (Harry) Boulay-Sidney ’71; and siblings Hammond; father Ethan Hammond; and Scott ’70, and Jeff Scott ’72. Barnet, Vermont. Survivors include his James Kennedy ’64. Rebekah Florence (Tim) Krawiecki ’94, grandparents Mark and Lillian Kapiloff wife, Linda Hale Choate ’67; children Jeffrey C. Belknap, 56, Dan (Heather Thomas) Sidney, and Dorothy Clements. Wayne D. Brosseau T, 68, April Kelly Noyes Donaghy ’86 and Jeremy Douglas G. Lavigne, 63, November 9, 77 December 19, 2015, of Concord, and Amanda Sidney. 66 4, 2015, of Greenville, North (Betsy) Noyes ’89; eight grandchildren 2015, of St. Johnsbury. Survivors include Vermont. Survivors include his wife, Debra Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Nettie and three great-grandchildren; and his wife, Dianne Lavigne; children Jill Belknap; parents Paul ’58 T and Bernie Henry ‘Bucky’ Morey, 45, January 9, Former Faculty Brosseau; children April Lamont, Rocky brother Charles Choate ’65. (Steve Fanelli) Lavigne ’95 and Kevin Harbaugh ’56; and brother Eric (Felicia) 2016, of St. Johnsbury. Survivors include LaCroix, Douglas Jewett, Sammy Jewett, (Christy) Lavigne ’98; four grandchildren; Belknap ’90. daughter Danielle Morey; and parents Herbert R. Dickson, 89, October 14, and Kaycee Perry; and three grandchildren Christine Desilets Douglas, 66, February and siblings Brian (Jane) Lavigne ’65 Henry Morey and Shirley Aldrich. 2015, of Burlington, Vermont. (Math: and one great-grandchild. 15, 2016, of St. Johnsbury. Survivors in- and Mary (Kerry) Sleeper. Barbara A. Machell, 57, August 3, 2015, 1952-1957). clude her parents, Ray and Gerry Desilets of Lyndonville, Vermont. Survivors include Susan McClaughry, 38, No- Robert A. Call T, 67, September 2015, ’41; husband Michael Douglas ’70; sons Doug Jones, 63, June 26, 2015, her father, Rodney (Vicki) Machell, Sr., 95 vember 16, 2015, of Louisville, Vincent Durnan, 82, January 9, 2016, of East St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Survivors Brian (Sarah) Douglas ’95 and Joshua 71 of Groveton, New Hampshire. ’54 T; and a brother Rodney (Shelly) Kentucky. Survivors include her parents of Meredith, New Hampshire. Survivors include children Diana (Holt) Harrison, Douglas ’99; three grandchildren; siblings Survivors include his wife, Roxanna Machell, Jr. John McClaughry and Alice Roberts; sib- include his wife, Jane Emery; sons Vincent, Angela Lee, Robert (Lisa) Call Jr., Rubin Mary Desilets (Bill) Reinhardt ’69, Ray- Perkins Jones ’67; children and step- lings and step-siblings Anna McClaughry Jr. ’79 and Peter (Kristen Fischer) ’81; (Karen) Call, and Russell Call; 10 grand- mond (Jeana Bailey ’77) Desilets ’77, children Jennifer (Joel) Jones ’00, Maria Mark Petterson, 56, December (Thomas Petzwinkler) Rose ’91, Matri five grandchildren; sister Rosemary Scala. children and five great-grandchildren. and Russell (Beth) Desilets ’76. Jones ’00, Michael Lacaillade, and Chad 78 12, 2015, of St. Johnsbury. Lamb, Richard Lamb ’82, Katheryn Webb (Headmaster: 1971-1981). (Bonnie Van Horn ’95) Lacaillade; and Laferriere, and Karen Webb Cochran; and Albert J. Daigneault, 67, January 19, Catherine Cree Patrissi, 66, November 15 grandchildren. Aryn Ainsworth Holloway, 49, stepmother Anne McClaughry. Thomas ‘Scotty’ Ingram, 92, April 29, 2016, of St. Johnsbury. Survivors include 30, 2015, of Moretown, Vermont. Survi- 83 September 9, 2015, of Sutton, 2015, of Sanford, Florida. Survivors his parents, Lionel ’43 and Eleanor vors include her husband, Joseph Patrissi; Dennis K. Jenkins, 61, Vermont. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Nickerson, 38, December include step-children Bruce (Tina) Cohen, Remick ’46 Daigneault; his wife, Johnna; sons Jeremy, Justin, and Jason; a grand- 72 December 30, 2015, of St. Blaine Holloway ’79; children Rose, Tyler, 26, 2015, of Medford, Massachusetts. Paula (Roswell) Paine, and Sheila (Steve) children Justin (Barb) Daigneault ’92, daughter; and siblings Stephen Cree ’72 Johnsbury. Survivors include his wife, and Dallas; mother Julie Boardman ’64; Survivors include his wife, Katie Olsen Inferrera; and four grandchildren and four Jared (Jane) Daigneault ’96, Josh (Nicole) and Rachel Cree Sherman ’64. Donna Bradley Jenkins ’78; mother Bar- father Reginald Ainsworth ’61; brother Nickerson; parents Benjamin Nickerson great-grandchildren. (Long-time teacher Daigneault ’04, and Emily Daigneault bara Brewer; sons Justin (Amanda Dick) Brendan Boardman ’99; and grandmother and Jane Pompeo; siblings Clifford ’98, and coach at SJA and SJTrade). ’00; seven grandchildren; siblings Norman Pearl Lamont Roy, 67, March 12, 2016, of Jenkins ’99 and Christopher Jenkins ’02; Cleona Bundy Poole ’40. William (Elise) ’01, Abigail, and Lily; and Daigneault ’71, Suzanne Daigneault Douglasville, Georgia. Survivors include two grandchildren; and siblings Robert grandmother Joyce Pompeo. Ruth Marshall, 100, January 2016. Wallstrom ’68, Theresa Daigneault her husband, Pete Roby; children Jody Jenkins, Rick (Judy) Fisher and Barbara (Librarian in the 1970s). Fried ’69, Denise Daigneault Russell (Amanda) Roby and Christine Roby; five (Philip) Nelson. * – DECEASED | T – ST. JOHNSBURY TRADE SCHOOL | MSJ – MOUNT ST. JOSEPH ’75, and Annette Daigneault Ruffner ’78. grandchildren; and siblings Albert Lamont ’65 T, Bernard Lamont, Alberta McDuff, Dennis M. Laferriere, 61, February Judith E. Hamm, January 10, 2014, of and Dianne Lamont (Edmund) Lessard 23, 2016, of North Danville, Vermont. Placerville, California. Survivors include ’70. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Byron children Jared Hamm and Emilie Delworth; Laferriere; children Michelle (Eric Bogie) and sister Joanna Hamm Lugo ’63. Gerald ‘Jerry’ Burnham, 64, Laferriere, Derek (Ashleigh Shepard) Stay in Touch! 68 June 18, 2015, of Waterford, Laferriere, and Samantha (Michael Laska) find us online Richard E. Houghton, 70, January 12, Vermont. Survivors include his wife Laferriere; two grandchildren; mother To update your information or share exciting 2016, of St. Johnsbury. Survivors include Cornelia; mother Alice Burnham; children Irene Rancour Gadbois ’41; and siblings news, please contact us at: his mother, Muriel; and brother Leroy (Syl- Scott (Maria Salvatierr) Burnham, Jason Joe ’68, Theresa ’70, Donald ’66, Fred via Pearce ’61) Houghton ’63 T. (Shelby Pike) Burnham, and Kelly (Stephen ’75, Pete ’71, Lionel ’77, Rene ’64, Marie Office of Alumni and Development | St. Johnsbury Academy Butler) Burnham; and stepson Christopher ’68, Margie ’80, and Daniel ’61. PO Box 906 | St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 | Phone 802.751.2011 George J. Jerry, 67, September 2, 2015, (Meagan Yetsko) Tatro. Fax 802.751.2368 | E-mail [email protected] Looking for Academy Gear? visit www.stjacademy.org/shop of Highlands, North Carolina. Survivors
46 Hilltopper | Spring 2016 St. Johnsbury Academy 47 We know we don’t have everyone. If you see someone missing from the list, please let us know by contacting the Alumni Office by phone Honoring Our Veterans at (802) 751-2011 or by email at [email protected]. Looking Ahead 2016-17 ALUMNI EVENTS | Faculty and Staff David Dodge Mark Becker Dennis Perkins 1980 Douglas Gilmour Come and say hello! Scott Beck Donald Simpson George Bedard Michael Vance Donna Alexander-Gibson Amy Dauphin Santos Steven Bobrowski 1946 William Beer 1967 Richard Black 1997 We’re still putting the finishing touches on the alumni events calendar. We plan to include more locations —so stay tuned. If you have James Burlingame Myron Caplan James Boardman Keith Blodgett James Daniels Carolyn Hagan Haggett Orrin Clark 1948 John Clarke Roger Brown John Greenan Nicholas Nutter ideas about future events, please contact the Alumni Office by phone at (802) 751-2011 or by email at [email protected]. Timothy Connor Walter Dodge Terry Howard James Choate Pamela Reganall Hoyt 1998 Van Culver Lee Gray Keith MacPherson Robert Clark John Montgomery John Bank Leonard Drew Wayland Hall Stephen Martin Guy Demers Dan Pearson W. W. Lloyd Belcher MAY 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. NOVEMBER Raymond Frey Arthur LaPoint Richard Mott Stephen Dodge 1981 Nicholas Dunbar Individual Class Parties Thomas Ingram Deland Vitty Clark Perry Clement Dussault Thomas Bussiere Gary Fowler Wayne Majuri Richard Wright Robert Peters Bruce Hazen Glendon Hale Gordon Fraser RAY WALKER ’81 Check the website for class BETHESDA, MD James Mazzonna 1949 J. Michael Pollock Harvey Humphrey George Irving Nicholas Girouard Cedric Pierce Nazareno Rapagnani Matthew Holden 26 gatherings by visiting 6:30 P.M. Marnel Harran William Keach Fred LaPoint PERFORMANCE 12 George Plummer Lawrence Perry David Russell Stephen Knapp Gregory LeBlanc David Kopczynski 7:00 P.M. WWW.STJACADEMY.ORG/ALUMNI Dinner hosted by Janelle J. Ernest Racenet Robert Sargent Leon Story David Lamont Michael O’Brien Trina Nutter and Jay Wright ’87 Richard Redznak 1950 Christopher Walther Terry Leach Karen Knight Owens Steven Spencer Fuller Hall 5:00-6:15 P.M. William Rough Phillip Goss Warren Wilson Bryan Meilleur Linwood Stone Francis Tay Congressional Country Club Francis Ryan Donne Harran 1963 Greg Owens Douglas Urie 1999 Ray Walker made his Broadway All Class Wine and Cheese Social Gary Thornton Phillip Schoppe Andrew Coburn Wayne Randall 1982 James Schenck debut as “Marius” in the smash Morse Center for the Arts Clarence Vitty 1951 Charles Freeman Don Rolfe Allan Machado Aaron Whitcomb hit musical Les Miserables. Other JANUARY 1918 William Costa Charles Kimball Danny Scott Neal O’Brien 2000 6:30-8:00 P.M. Walter Bowman Rodney McFarlin Richard Laferriere Ronald Skinner Rodney Reis Jeremy Bradley Broadway credits include “Annas” Alumni Banquet ALUMNI HOCKEY 1928 Hazen McLaren Richard Lamothe Stephen Sumner Scott Wakeham Casey Locke in Jesus Christ Superstar, “Doody” Harold Moore Frederick Silloway Jean Lessard Alfred Turner 1983 Michael Vieira SJA Field House Details to be determined. Timothy Rolfe in Grease! with Rosie O’Donnell 7 1932 Roderic Vitty Donald Williams Denise Claffey 2001 Dwayne Sherrer Robert Waterman David Verge 1968 Sean Hegarty David Baker and Brooke Shields and “Whizzer” 8:30 P.M. 1933 1952 1964 Donald Bergeron Theodore Marcotte Andrew Bennett All Class Party NEW YORK CITY EVENT Samuel Handy Charles Lawrence Stephen Ackerman Thomas Davis Cheryl Gajtka Northcutt Estan Davis in Falsettos. St. Johnsbury Country Club Details to be determined. 1934 Ray Morrison Samuel Bain Ronald Greenwood Colin O’Brien Michael Jones For ticket information, contact TBD William Jenks Everett Perkins Douglas Bitcon Raymond Maurice Ty Penniman Daniel Raboin 1935 1953 Anthony Blasi Carroll Rousseau Douglas Willson 2002 Catamount Arts at 802.748.2600 8:30-10:30 A.M. G. Julian Butler Leo Beaulieu David Conner Timothy Valley 1984 Patrick McElroy All Class Breakfast AUSTIN, TX Frank Towers Theron Merchant John Cornish Bruce Winot Gregory Bunce John Urie 5 Details to be determined. 1936 Francis Moriarty John Fecteau 1969 Michael Claffey 2003 St. Johnsbury Elks Home 23 JUNE Robert White 1954 Paul Greenwood Richard Davio Vincent Egizi Ross Bailey 1937 Ralph Perkins William Hanson Jerry Leach Shawn Foster Stephen Klemchuk REUNION WEEKEND 11:00 A.M. SHOTGUN START James Cunavelis 1955 James Kennedy Clarence Priest Kenneth Goss Robert Moses St. Johnsbury Academy FEBRUARY 1938 John Barney Paul Lacroix Philip Soucy Stephen Pezdirtz 2004 3 Classes ending with a 10Golf Benefit Albert Barney Kendrick Dwyer Rene Laferriere David Wheeler 1985 Joseph Fortin TAMPA, FL Francis Desrochers Reginald Locke Gary Leach Joseph Barrett Terry Howard Kuku Leadbeater 6 or 1—this is your year. St. Johnsbury Country Club Francis Emmons John Mahoney Frederick Little 1970 Thomas Jones 2005 23 INFORMAL SOCIAL Charles Jenks Edward Passerini Wesley Moffett Michael Chase Jeffrey Winchester Jorden Hottot 6:00-7:30 P.M. Robert Renaud Gerard Pelletier Casey Leadbeater Details to be determined. 1939 Cynthia Bailey Cooney 1986 OCTOBER Isabelle Sargent Morrison Thomas Waterman Arlo Perkins Jessica Isham Fontecha Sean Ainsworth Katharine McGrath Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Social 1940 1956 David Shumate David Taylor William Hannon 2006 Kingdom Taproom (Railroad Street) James MacDonald Nelson Bailey Bruce Sweeny 1971 Patrick Phillips Nathan Aremburg HOMECOMING WEEKEND TAMPA, FL, LUNCHEON 1941 Peter Eaton Richard Wright Bruno Guillemette 1987 Michael Clark All current and past faculty and 217:00 P.M. Richard Clifford Richard Moyles 1965 2007 24 12:00 P.M. 1972 David McGregor staff are invited as special guests George Cunavelis Marvin Perkins Craig Beck Raymond McChesney David Rousseau Timothy Bedor Pep Rally Parade Hosted by Tim Drown ’81 to meet and greet our alumni Nelson Farr Norman Renaud Neil Belville 1973 1988 Gregory Caplan Main Street The Tampa Club 1942 1957 Thomas Brisson Gary Cameron Deidra Fleming Letu Leadbeater returning for Reunion Weekend. Franklin Barney Andrew Dussault Joseph Bryer Michael Daniels 1989 Trevor Leadbeater 8:00 P.M. Philip Bovee John Garey Normand Desrochers Clayton Gilbert Chance Payette Hunter Newell Ralph Dodge Michael Mayo Peter Emmons Philip Halpin 1990 2009 6:00-7:00 P.M. Bonfire NAPLES, FL, LUNCHEON Robert Emmons Norman Miner James Farmer Stuart Maynard Tony Harland Christopher Hatch Trade School Social Main Street 25 12:00 P.M. Charles Moulton Bruce Scott Hermel Fortin 1974 Jeffrey Houde 2010 St. Johnsbury Elks Home 1943 Reginald Welch John Hagan John Allen Shane Lacaillade Timothy Blanchard 8:30 P.M. Hosted by Diane and Gareth Russell Butler 1958 William McDonald Duane Thompson Corey Littel 2011 Caldbeck ’67 Eugene Lowrey Robert Creaser John Moore 1975 Donald Rousseau Robert Jewell 7:00 P.M. Community Pizza Party Edward Meilleur Ernest Thurston Daniel Murphy Kenneth Bean 1991 Kristopher Russell Individual Class Parties Streeter Hall The Remington Samuel Mills John Trombley Rachel Carr Norway Mark Jenks Jennifer Ames Crowley Joseph Way Check the website for class Albert Salt 1959 Margaret Pearl Richard Smith William Harvey 2012 1944 Earle Brigham David Scott Wesley Ward Steven Salo Jordan Boulanger gatherings by visiting 8:30 P.M. VERO BEACH, FL, Frederick Brown David Coburn Cleon Sizen 1976 Raymond Shortsleeve Thomas Jarrett WWW.STJACADEMY.ORG/ALUMNI All-Class Alumni and Friends 27 LUNCHEON Carroll Church Ellen Lawrence Hankins Gary Spooner Bruce Benoit 1992 Jakob Linnebur Social Henry Corra Paul Leonard Reginald Wakeham John Grabowski Justin Call 2013 George Dezell C. Nick McCuen 1966 James Lee Heath Ebbeson Dakotah Percy St. Johnsbury Elks Home 12:00 P.M. Richard Barrett REUNION WEEKEND Hosted by Jean McGregor Patrick Donahue 1960 Ronald McCabe Eric Slayton 2014 Help us welcome back and honor Solomon Handy Wayne Bedor Dennis Beer 1977 1993 Adam Aremburg Rogers ’56 Terry Clifford 4 9:30 A.M. Earle Long Daniel Mahoney Bruce Bowman Chester Buck Dustin Jarry the 1966 State Championship Vero Beach Country Club Edmond White Robert McCuen Lawrence Crane 1978 1994 Jennifer Laferriere Forget Something? Football Team including the Band, 1945 1961 John Curran William Chesbrough Cheryl Noyes Carvajal Levi Willey Straszko Center at Graham’s House Neal Ayer John Boucher Albert Daigneault Diane Urie Sambor Doreen Comesana 2015 Cheerleaders, and Color Guard. George Babcock Eugene Dionne Raymond Delworth 1979 1995 James King Get replacement nametags, OCALA, FL, LUNCHEON Robert Bennett Patrick Neary Richard Gagne Everett Clifford Jamie Blake 2016 directions, or schedules if you John Bisson Gary Potter Bernard Greenwood Paul Dean Damaris Roy Cote Skye Stevens 28 12:00 P.M. forgot them at home. HOMECOMING WEEKEND Harry Clark 1962 Hal Handelman Rick Dillon Kelly Moy Hosted by Steve ’52 and Alban Cote Robert Bain William Kittredge Kathleen Stearns Leblanc 1996 221:00 P.M. John Cunavelis Brent Beck Donald Laferriere Steven Meilleur Nate Gilman ’50 Jennifer Arnold 10:00 A.M. 112th Game between SJA and LI Raymond Dimick Andrew Beck John Nutbrown Raymond Nelson Lance Austin Campus Tours Ocala National Country Club Fairbanks Field Straszko Center at Graham’s House St. Johnsbury Academy
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Help us welcome back and honor the 1966 State Championship Football Team including the Band, HOMECOMING Cheerleaders, and Color Guard! WEEKEND
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