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Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center Dedication May 6, 2016 REBECCA M. SYKES WELLNESS CENTER DEDICATION MAY 6, 2016 C1 THE REBECCA M. SYKES WELLNESS CENTER n NAMED IN HONOR OF Rebecca “Becky” Miller Sykes who served this school from 1973 to 2013 with determination, grace, and affection for those around her N WITH GRATITUDE TO Howard & Leslie Appleby, P’11, ’13, ’17 Diana & Stephen C.M. King ’83 Mary V. & Broughton H. Bishop ’45, Korea Alumni & Parents P’75, ’79, ’79, ’81, GP’12, ’14, ’16 Chien Lee ’71 Hope Chen, P’15 Leatrice Lee, P’71 William A. Chen, P’15 Carol Sutton Lewis & William M. Lewis, Jr. ’74 China Parents Scott Mead ’73, P’18, ’18 Peter L.S. Currie ’74, P’03 Zareen Taj Mirza ’75 Aisha & Gbenga Oyebode, P’13, ’18 Hartley R. Rogers & Amy C. Falls ’82, P’19 John G. Palfrey, Jr. & Catherine A. Carter Sarah C. & Robert R. Gould, P’11, ’15 Linda K. & David S. Paresky ’56, P’85, GP’18 Harold P. Higgins ’51 Richard S. Pechter ’63, P’89, ’93, ’96 James P. Hoey ’77, P’12, ’14 Sang Chul & Hee Soo Shin, P’17 Hong Kong Alumni Oscar L. Tang ’56 Hong Kong Parents Josef J. Tatelbaum ’78 Thomas C. Israel ’62 and Family Christina & Richard Wang, P’16, ’18 The Keamy Family Dick Wolf ’64 Lillian S. Kiang ’96 & Quinton Lu Barbara & Yichen Zhang ’82, P’18 Albert Kindangen & Patricia P.S. Prasatya, P’18 Anonymous Dedicated May 6, 2016 1 Every time I walk into the Sykes Wellness Center, I breathe a sigh of relief. I see the same wonderful, kind people as before, but in a building that matches their optimism and smiles.” “ —Claire Glover ’16 May 6, 2016 Dear Friends, From the moment you walk into the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center, you know this is a special place. An expansive, light-filled atrium welcomes visitors and a friendly member of the Sykes team stands ready to help. Comfortable surroundings—brightly colored furnishings, Yogibos, and touch-screen interactive displays—signal a new era in health and wellness at Andover. To the hundreds of alumni, parents, and friends who have made this extraordinary facility possible—thank you! You responded to this important campus initiative with enthusiasm and generosity. Within months, thanks to your support, we exceeded our fundraising goal and broke ground on what is now an iconic building located in the heart of campus and linked to a program that places student wellbeing above all else. Becky Sykes foresaw the need to focus Andover’s health and wellness program on each student’s growth and intellectual development. Today, Becky joins us to celebrate a program that also fully integrates health services with the educational and residential life of the school. In concert with the goals of our strategic plan—most notably those surrounding Empathy & Balance—this center builds upon her legacy and strengthens our students’ foundation for happiness and success. Sincerely, Peter L.S. Currie ’74, P’03 John Palfrey President, Board of Trustees Head of School 3 I am extremely pleased to have been able to play a part in helping to bring this LEED Gold wellness facility to the center of campus. It will “ not only facilitate exceptional care for those who are unwell but also will be a convenient venue for educating our students about the various ways in which they can achieve empathy and balance.” —Chien Lee ’71, Charter Trustee, Cochair of the Sykes Wellness Center Fundraising Committee HONORING A BELOVED LEADER Named in honor of Andover’s former associate head of school, the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center recognizes a legendary administrator, dean, advisor, and teacher whose 40 years of service to Phillips Academy focused on the well-being of students. Rebecca Sykes moved to campus with her husband, Elwin, in 1973—the year of the merger of Phillips Academy and Abbot Academy. Elwin began a more than 30-year tenure with the Department of English; Becky would hold varied positions at Andover, including those of college counselor, residential dean, dean of Community and Multicultural Development (CAMD), assistant head of school, and associate head of school. She also held posts as a social worker and educator at Charter Forest Hospital in Shreveport, La.; Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, Mass.; and Institut St. Martin in Rennes, France. “A beloved leader with a distinct professional path, Becky was much more than a teacher and administrator,” says Trustee Rejji Hayes ’93. “It was her unofficial role as ‘mom in residence’ that touched many of us most deeply. She advised us in our studies and personal lives, remembered our birthdays, and counseled us when we were struggling. She cheered us at athletic events, performances, and presentations.” For several years, Sykes worked with colleagues across campus to envision and promote a cohesive wellness model that would bring together Andover’s health and psychological services under one roof. “The new center,” says Sykes, “is the realization of our dream.” 5 My family has a long history of involvement with children’s health and well-being, so I am very proud that Andover has taken a lead role on this “ very important issue. Putting the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center in the heart of campus shows that Andover regards wellness as a central part of every student’s life. It has been an honor and a thrill to see the Sykes Wellness Center grow from a concept into a wonderful building that will make students’ lives much healthier and more productive.” —Tom Israel ’62, Ex-Officio Trustee, Cochair of the Sykes Wellness Center Fundraising Committee FROM VISION TO REALITY Although planning for the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center officially began in 2013, seeds for the ambitious project were planted nearly 10 years earlier when the Academy’s 2004 Strategic Plan called for a review of existing health services and curriculum. Recommendations that emerged included developing a comprehensive health education curriculum across all grades and considering a “wellness center” concept, which would integrate health education classrooms within a comprehensive health and psychological services facility. Fast forward to July 2014: With project planning complete and fundraising well on track to reach a $12 million goal, construction of the new Sykes Wellness Center began with the demolition of Merrill House, which previously had served as faculty housing. By August, crews had drilled the 19 geothermal wells around the site that would eventually power the building’s “green” heating and cooling system; by the end of December, the foundation was in place and the facility’s distinct façade was framed in steel. Less than a year later, the 17,000-square-foot facility—located in the heart of the campus—was fully operational, poised to deliver on the promise of an inviting, light- filled wellness center, where students could conveniently access not only first-rate medical and psychological care, but also timely health education courses and seminars and a variety of wellness activities such as yoga and meditation classes. On December 2, 2015, the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center opened its doors to students, marking the realization of a vision more than a decade in the making. Trustees sign the wellness center’s final steel beam in late 2014. 7 I like the focus on overall wellness rather than ‘physical health’ alone. It encourages students to put “ as much emphasis on their emotional well-being— rather than visiting only when physically ill.” —Alexandra Loumidis ’18 SOUND MIND, SOUND BODY The Empathy & Balance pillar of the Academy’s 2014 strategic plan, Connecting Our Strengths: The Andover Endeavor, calls for the school to “prioritize mutual understanding and individual well-being as essential to a thriving community.” The opening of the Sykes Wellness Center represents a major milestone toward that goal, replacing the fragmented, provider-centric model of the past replaced with a holistic, student-centric approach to nurturing individual health and well-being. To address the increasingly complex challenges faced by today’s adolescents, the Sykes Wellness Center was designed to offer the medical and psychological services crucial to maintaining student health while also providing multipurpose spaces for collaborative learning and programming that encourage healthy habits and smart decision-making. Flexible spaces combined with the wellness center’s central location on campus—allows these services to be fully integrated into the educational and residential life of the school—and more closely aligned with other programs, such as athletic and nutrition initiatives. A “GREENER BLUE” What it preaches, it practices. Designed with sustainability in mind at every turn, the Sykes Wellness Center highlights the important connection between a healthy environment and healthy community. In fact, just prior to its opening, the Sykes Wellness Center was awarded LEED Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. From the LED lighting and recycled materials used throughout the building to more prominent features, such as its geothermal energy system and green roof, the Sykes Wellness Center’s emphasis on green design and operation embodies the philosophy of caring for the whole student while also reflecting Andover’s commitment to environmental sustainability. 9 WELLNESS CENTER WORKING GROUP PROJECT TEAM Amy Patel, MD, Medical Director; Management Codirector of Wellness Education Phillips Academy Office of Physical Plant Carol Israel, PhD, Director in Counseling; Codirector of Wellness Education John Galanis, Project Manager Steve Carter, Chief Financial and Charles Jacobs, HVAC Systems Operating Officer J. Lawrence Muench, Director of Facilities Susan Faxon, Associate Director and Curator, Addison Gallery of American Art Russell Stott, Senior Manager, Campus Design, Sustainability, and Grounds Nancy Jeton, Special Assistant to the Head of School Design, Engineering & Construction Paul Murphy, Instructor of Mathematics, Shepley Bulfinch Statistics, and Computer Science; Former Dean of Students and Residential Life Janette S.
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