The Dubliner to Awaken a Curiosity for Fall 2007 Knowledge and a Passion for Learning
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Our Mission At Dublin School, we strive the Dubliner to awaken a curiosity for fall 2007 knowledge and a passion for learning. We instill the values of discipline and meaningful work that are necessary for the good of self and community. We respect the individual learning style and unique potential each student brings to our School. With our guidance, Dublin students become men and women who seek truth and act Gnade with courage. Bill by Photo Nonprofit Org. US Postage PAID Dublin, NH Permit #7 theDUBLIN Dubliner Dublin School PO Box 522 18 Lehmann Way Christopher Reagan Horgan Dublin, New Hampshire 03444 February 20, 1955 – April 10, 2007 www.dublinschool.org Address Service Requested. 07fall_dubliner_cover.indd 1 1/9/08 1:03:36 PM Learning to say goodbye “Dublin is the family ne never knows how many lives one has I never knew I needed.” touched until it is time to say goodbye. OIn St. Patrick’s church in Jaffrey, NH, on April - Zander Sprague ’87 14, 2007, that number took on a human face as youth and age, students and graduates, past and present faculty, parents, friends and family gathered to honor Chris Horgan. Spilling over church pews, aisles, and the choir loft - every inch of the church - were those “touched ones” standing shoulder to shoulder with tears in their eyes, a full circle, a human ring of emotion and love. They had come from as far away as California, Beijing, and Dubai – these people whose lives Chris Horgan touched, and they had many anecdotes and memories to share about this man. In his remarks, Dean of Students, John Marquis, recalled that “Chris had a great humility about him, as well Lajla LeBlanc Photo by as a great understanding of human nature. He could see the promise in everyone he met.” Chris Horgan, people will tell you, believed in second chances. On April 10th and many days since, promises have been affi rmed and chances have been taken. Actually, in many ways, this gift of seeing the promise in people and taking chances is the embodiment of the Dublin way. It is, at its core, what Dublin is all about. Chris Horgan had a unique ‘knack’ for hearing and appreciating where each of these people were in lease help keep his/her life. He had a genuine respect for each person’s current place or situation, and, if he could, offered ideas and solutions to help. Chris was many things to many people. He was a listener, but also an excellent storyteller. He loved the small ironies of everyday life. He loved a good ball game, a good Chinese dinner, and a good episode of the family together “Seinfeld.” His mischievous sense of humor could turn the tense moment into a far less serious one. Chris Horgan P did not take himself too seriously, and he did not let you take yourself too seriously either. He had a passion for tennis and teaching others how to play. He could (and would) quote any fact about any by supporting Dublin today match ever played by any player. In his psychology course, Chris delighted in helping his students understand the roots of their behavior. On campus, his offi ce as both Dean of Students and Headmaster was a place of sanctuary to share a story, voice a concern, or simply sit and take in the view. through your gift to the Chris was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was an insatiable reader, a Klingenstein Fellow, a psychologist, a coach, and a teacher. Chris was a Dean of Students, a CEO, and our Headmaster. He was a general of Mountain Day, rallying his troops up the slopes of the Grand Monadnock. He took the reins of this little school on this humble hill called Dublin, and he effected a steady ride into a more secure future. Chris Horgan “got” Annual Fund. Dublin. And better still, he “kept” Dublin in his heart and mind while guiding it carefully with common sense and love. His job is done now, and the rest of us are left to do our job – learning to say goodbye. Christopher Reagan Horgan Every person makes a difference. Every gift makes a difference. Headmaster, Dublin School 1994 – 2007 For more information please contact Erika L. Rogers, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs ~ (603) 563-1230 007fall_dubliner_cover.indd7fall_dubliner_cover.indd 2 112/19/072/19/07 11:36:42:36:42 PPMM The Secret Sauce at Dublin School Dublin School Board of Trustees 2007-2008 hat is it that makes Dublin so special? the Dubliner President, David E. Howe H ’95, It is a place that seems to grab hold of all Marlborough, NH Wwho attend and keeps us coming back. It is fall 2007 Co-Vice President, Paul S. Horovitz P ’92, like asking, “What makes In and Out burgers so very tasty? St. Thomas, USVI If you have been to California you know what I mean, and Co-Vice President, L. Phillips Runyon III if you have not, come to California and try one. Like my P ’88, ’92, Peterborough, NH beloved “Double, Double” burger, there is a secret sauce in 2 Dublin School Class of 2007 Treasurer, George B. Foote, Jr., the makeup of Dublin School. A secret sauce that is virtually Carlisle, MA impossible to put into words, but I am going to do my best 3 Dublin School 2007 Academic Awards Secretary, Jason D. Potts ’96, at explaining what this magic is… 4 2007 Commencement Boston, MA Dublin is the family we never knew we 6 A Note from the Board of Trustees William A. Barker, Dublin, NH needed. A family with members that annoy us and some Ann Bullock P ’04, ’06, ’08 (ex-offi cio), that we wish we were not related to, but on the whole, we 7 A Note from the Headmaster Parents Association, Rindge, NH love and respect. We would defend our brothers and sisters 8 Introducing New Faculty and Administration Patricia Fletcher H ’05, Worcester, MA in a second against any who dare hurt them. Many who enter Dublin feel overwhelmed by their “new life:” classes, 10 A Year In Transition Richard K. Fox, (ex-offi cio), Headmaster, Keene, NH study halls, sports teams, outings, mountain day, snow, leaves, 12 Dublin School Annual Report of Giving work gang, etc. I know that there were times when I could Richard C. Harding, Jr. ’66, Portsmouth, NH not wait to be done with Dublin, especially in February 18 Christopher R. Horgan Memorial Fund Peter Imhoff, Dublin, NH Zander Sprague ’87 with Elizabeth Dickinson Dow ’87 with the 50th snow storm and my having to shovel snow at the 2007 Alumni Reunion Banquet Mary Ledoux Jenkins P ’06, Cincinnati, OH AGAIN. But an amazing thing happens in May of each year; 20 A Note from the President of the Alumni Association Carleton Ladd ’60, P ’87, ’88, Boston, MA we all have the realization that we will be leaving for the 21 Class Notes summer and we feel sad. We think of how much we will every graduate leaves knowing how to use basic tools, like Michael J. Mullins ’93, Braintree, MA miss our new family. For good or for bad, Dublin is a family a hammer or a rake. We learn what hard work is and what 30 Alumni Reunion Weekend 2007 Michael D. Redmond, P ’03, ’08, Jaffrey, NH mind numbing cold is. Everyone can say they have climbed and you will always be a part of it. 32 The Secret Sauce at Dublin School Brett S. Smith ’88, New York, NY a mountain at least once and for most more than that. Dublin is a place where we get to discover Jason E. Smith ’92 (ex-offi cio) who we are as individuals. Be it in the classroom or on Dublin is a place where there is always a hug Alumni Association, Rumford, RI The Dubliner is published by the playing fi eld, it is a place where we grow in so many waiting for you. The hug comes whether you come back Dublin School Sharron Smith P ’92, Hinsdale, NH on campus, or see other alumnus/a on the street. It is a place PO Box 522 ways that we often do not realize them all until we have William C. Spencer ’86, Ft Lauderdale, FL where you always have a connection. I come back and talk to 18 Lehmann Way left. One of the greatest gifts Dublin gave me was the ability Dublin, New Hampshire 03444 Nicholas S. Thacher, Dedham, MA to interact even with people I did not like. At a minimum students and feel as though I am a student again. Why? Because 603-563-8584 www.dublinschool.org I would have to see someone four times a day, breakfast, we have all experienced the same thing, and at our core we all Director of Development: Erika Rogers lunch, dinner and morning meeting. I most likely saw them believe in ourselves and the school. Life Trustees Editor: Donna Stone, Development & Alumni Relations more than that, and I could not avoid interacting with them, The Secret Sauce. I am not sure what is in the Copy Editors: Scott Gardner, Jan Haman, Anne Mackey & Dorine Ryner Louisa L. Birch ’57, Weston, MA so I had to learn the skills to deal with the confl ict and secret sauce. I cannot tell you what it tastes like. I can only Carlos E. Bosch ’46, P ’78, ’79, ’83, move on. This has served me well for the last 20 years since Design & Production: Baker Salmon Design invite you to try it and share it with others.