Alumni Give
Back
Summer 2019
Volume 39, No 2
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FEATURE 4 Alumni Give Back
CAMPUS LIFE COMMUNITY IMPACT 20 Student Accomplishments 37 The Parents’ Association Connection 22 Mastery School of Hawken 40 Alumni Center 24 Arts 44 Hawken Fund 26 Athletics 46 In Memoriam 48 Fair Play
HEAD OF SCHOOL OFFICE ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT MARKETING DEPARTMENT Head of School Co-Directors of Advancement Director of Strategic Marketing D. Scott Looney Jeffrey M. Biggar ’68 Gina Zeman Walter Kathleen Z. Guzzi Chief Operating Officer Administrative Assistant, Stephanie A. Tolleson Director of Constituent Advancement & Marketing Relations & Events Susan M. Daunch Executive Assistant Eleanor Hitchcock Anderson ’79 to the Head of School Editorial Director Emily R. Morton Database Manager Lisa A. Lentz Robin L. Baringer Graphic Designer Director of the Annual Fund Connie M. Moon Meg Boucher Photography Donor Relations Manager Jeffrey M. Biggar ’68 Lisa M. Brenner Wendy Cohen Jennifer Hartz Database Coordinator Billy Howard Jenn Jenkins Kevin Reeves Ripcho Studio Director of Alumni Engagement and Strategic Projects Bobby Mallett ’93 From the Desk of D. Scott Looney
The Hawken Alumni Association was happy to welcome 112 new members to its ranks at the 2019 Commencement ceremony held on Sunday, June 2. This year’s graduates have indicated an incredibly broad range of intended majors – a testament to the wide range of exposure they get and passions they develop while students at Hawken.
Those Hawken alumni who came before them have clearly made their mark in a variety of fields and careers, as our Upper School students witnessed at this year’s second bi-annual Alumni Give Back Day. This issue of the Review highlights some of those people who gave up time and resource to live up to Hawken’s motto of introducing the next generation to “a higher plane of life.” The event marked just one of the many ways our alumni remain one of Hawken’s most powerful resources and assets. It is my hope that members of the Class of 2019 and beyond will continue to “pay it forward” as so many of their predecessors have done, making a difference in their past and present communities and throughout the world.
Thank you to all of you who make Hawken and the world a better place so that our students can aspire to do the same.
2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Officers David Sylvan Scott M. Beatty ’77 Charles “Chaun” Q. Powell ’99 Charles P. Cooley, Chair Dominic A. Visconsi, Jr. ’77 Brooke M. Buckley ’94 Leon W. Pryor ’92 Samuel P. Gerace, Vice Chair Meredith Smith Weil ’85 Kristie Taylor Burns ’89 Randy F. Rizor ’70 Blair K. Haas ‘72, Vice Chair F. David Coleman ’69 Michael Rosskamm ’97 Paul N. Harris, Vice Chair Life Trustees Sean M. Decatur ’86 John C. Schirm ’01 Steven M. Ross ‘84, Vice Chair Jeffrey M. Biggar ’68 Dennis P. Fisco ’73 Theodore Sedgwick ’66 Alan D. Rosskamm, Vice Chair Charles P. Bolton ’57 Paul Franklin ’02 Paul C. Shiverick ’71 Andrew Ross, Treasurer Robert W. Bruml ’72 Jonathan W. Friedland ’86 John M. Shubert ’74 Janice W. Hawwa, Secretary William E. Bruner II ’67 Timothy M. George ’70 Carl E. Smith ’74 David A. Daberko Adam M. Guren ’99 Bradley A. Stirn ’68 Trustees Whitney Evans ’51 R. George “R.G.” Hawwa ’02 S. Tucker Taft ’70 Himanshu S. Amin Leigh L. Fabens Todd R. W. Horn ’73 Daniel Brown Sally L. Gries Caleb Hsieh ’94 Emeriti Visiting Committee Members Steven Dettelbach ’84 K.P. Horsburgh, Jr. ’65 Wendy Morton Hudson ’86 Laura Rosenfeld Barnes ’84, Emerita Tamara Durn Doody ’85 Peter A. Horvitz ’72 Daniel Hurwitz Kathleen Bole ’77, Emerita Dan F. Grajzl G. Russell Lincoln ’64 Charles N. Jordan, Jr. ’65 Rodger S. Rickard, Emeritus Kendra Howley William C. McCoy ’38 Henri Pell Junod, Jr. ’59 John LeMay John Sherwin, Jr. ’53 Blake C. Kleinman ’95 School Community Representatives Brinton C. Lincoln ’94 Anthoni Visconsi II ’71 William H. Lewis ’86 Jeffrey B. Milbourn ’94 James “Deej” Lincoln, Jr. ’91 P. Jeffrey Lucier Alumni Association President Julie K. Mangini Visiting Committee David A. McCreery ’81 Summer Paris Jeffrey M. Biggar ’68, Chair Tom Murphy ’89 Nina Fazio Greenberg ’96 Natalie Ronayne Donald R. Allman ’70 Wynne Dusenbury Odell ’76 Parents’ Association President Lauren B. Spilman Todd A. Barrett ’83 Sarah Dorenkott Pearson ’06
by Lisa A. Lentz
March 8, 2019 marked Hawken School’s second Alumni Give Back Day, with 55 alumni returning to campus to share their experiences in the workplace. Each session – representing fields that spanned politics, STEMM, entrepreneurship, digital media, the arts, and more – ran twice during the course of the day, with each student attending four 60-minute sessions or classes. There were also designated “office hours,” enabling time for students to engage with alumni in a one-on-one format.
Alumni Give Back Day provides students yet another learning opportunity that teaches students more than they could ever glean from a textbook. As Head of School D. Scott Looney wrote, “These alumni experiences have the power to open our students’ eyes to possibilities, give them a sense of what options in the real world look like, and influence their future career paths.” Upper School Director Kim Samson added, “The Hawken network is something we are really proud of – and it’s exciting to watch current students making connections with those who came before them.”
This article highlights just some of the many alumni who gave of their time, talent, and experience to give back to the School that gave so much to them – and to purposefully live out Hawken’s longstanding motto: “That the better self shall prevail and each generation introduce its successor to a higher plane of life.”
The logos depicted throughout the feature story represent companies for whom this group of alumni currently work or have previously worked. This highlights the vast real-world experience our alumni shared with our students throughout the day.
4 HAWKEN REVIEW “On Alumni Give Back Day, each presenter shared the story of his or her journey from Hawken into the world. Whether it was through college, internships, or following an obscure passion, the common thread was that they all landed in a place that was unique but that was also influenced by their time at Hawken.
I learned through these sessions that you can map out a plan for your life through the college process and scheduling, but not every plan plays out the way you think it will – because life has twists and turns that lead you to different destinations than those originally anticipated. Hawken is just the first step.”
Liv Sontag ’19
“As an alumnus who is also a current member of the Hawken faculty, Alumni Give Back Day (AGBD) has a special significance. Selfishly, it is a day (and weekend) to reconnect with dear friends, classmates, and teammates, many of whom evoke cherished teenage memories. Yet, from a broader vantage point, what makes AGBD truly special is how it brings together different generations of Hawken students and gives life to the limitless possibilities that are available to them after they graduate. As a teacher, I am acutely aware of the chasm that often lies between curricular content and its real-world application. In this regard, AGBD affords students a unique first-hand opportunity to see the innumerable paths down which a Hawken education has taken their predecessors. AGBD is a showcase of Hawken at its best, bridging the gap between past, present, and future.”
David Murray ’04 Upper School Math Teacher
5 HAWKEN REVIEW Madeline Dangerfield-Cha ’06 Co-CEO, Mon Ami
THAT JUST GOT REAL: THE UNEXPECTED DILEMMAS OF STARTING BUSINESSES FROM SCRATCH
Head of marketing and chief storyteller for a startup company that connects aging seniors with “activity companions,” Madeline shared first-hand the ups and downs of starting her own business. This “real talk” highlighted her initial idealistic dreams as well as the subsequent reality of confronting unanticipated challenges – among them, sexism facing female entrepreneurs, firing employees who were older than she, and dealing with “casually racist” remarks from clients. Students were visibly engaged as she shared the awakening she experienced in her entrepreneurial journey – and learned what it takes to confront and overcome such challenges.
Who knew Madeline has worked? in more than 20 countries, with prolonged stints in New York, London, Singapore, Tokyo, and California. Her passion for deriving meaning from facts and figures was put to good use when she oversaw a data analytics team in Asia.
Dustin Dykstra ’99 Area Director, Shake Shack
SHAKE SHACK: NOT JUST BURGERS, FRIES, AND SHAKES
What do Shake Shack and Fair Play have to do with one another? In case you hadn’t heard, Shake Shack stands for “something good” – and Dustin takes tremendous pride in that distinction.
In this class, Dustin shared his perspective on business, emphasizing that it’s not just about profit. Instead, it’s more about taking care of your team. Not all businesses make that a priority, but it’s this kind of out-of-the-box thinking – a skill Dustin credits to his Hawken education – that will “pay dividends over years to come.”
He also emphasized that there’s a lot more out there than being a doctor or a lawyer or a financial advisor – even though those fields are typically more lucrative. Students left the session with an appreciation for Dustin’s enthusiasm and dedication to his work and his employees, but that’s not all. Each was also presented with a Shake Shack gift card to experience first-hand the way he does business. That’s definitely “something good.”
Who knew Dustin’s first gig? in the hospitality industry was working in a kitchen for his Hawken Senior Project. “I kind of fell in love with it,” he admits. But little did he know that he would still be at it 20 years later. Before moving back to Cleveland to develop the Ohio Shake Shack market in 2018, Dustin worked in a number of multi-million dollar restaurants.
6 HAWKEN REVIEW Jordan Haas ’97 Director of Trade Policy, Internet Association
SUCCESS IN THE BELTWAY
This class, designed to “pull back the curtain on how Washington D.C. actually works,” walked students through the legislative process, starting with the development of a policy idea, to building support, to moving it on the Hill. His goal? To enlighten students about “the real steps needed to achieve a handshake from the President as that idea is signed into law.”
Students found Jordan to be “an engaging speaker with compelling stories and responses.” One in particular who is interested in pursuing a career in D.C. commented, “I received advice that I will definitely apply to my future.”
Who knew Jordan joined the? Obama Administration during the first year of the first term and served until the last day of the Administration, serving at the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and part of the White House interagency trade team.
Writer, Brooke Turner ’04, teaches a class on techniques in writing for television.
7 HAWKEN REVIEW Max Artz ’06 Principal, Peterson Partners IT’S WORTH THE RISK!
Max, a Hawken “lifer” and proven risk-taker, provided students food for thought with questions like, “Would you consider taking a position in China knowing no one – not even the language, the culture, or the way businesses operate?” And, “Would you ever consider trying out for the Chinese National Lacrosse team?” There’s a reason these questions matter to him: He has experienced them first-hand.
Max readily acknowledged the difficulty of dealing with major decision points in life and shared some wisdom gained from his experiences: “Sometimes the unknown, and screwing up in the unknown, opens doors you never knew existed.”
Max’s story about what motivated him and how he “befriended” uncertainty drew rave reviews, with one student commenting, “Wow! This class was completely not what I was expecting, but it absolutely delivered.”
Who knew Max oversaw a home? goods factory outside of Shanghai; he also played lacrosse for both the Chinese and Israeli National Teams.
Software engineer, Ryan Smith ’10, shared his expertise in internet security with students.
8 HAWKEN REVIEW Brinton Lincoln ’94 Vice President of Military Markets, SelmanCo
WAR: THE POLITICAL IMPLEMENT OF LAST RESORT – AN EXPLANATION OF WAR AND ITS PLACE IN U.S. POLICY
Based on his U.S. Air Force service as a pararescueman and combat rescue officer who was deployed nine times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and other Global-War-On-Terrorism initiatives, Brinton shared details and insights about how the military is organized and mobilized; the importance of the military to U.S. might, influence, economy, and security; and the challenges that lie ahead.
One student commented, “The focus on morality truly made an impact on my perception of war and the military.” Another was moved by the emotion with which Lincoln spoke: “It was so powerful that it made an entire room of teenagers fall silent.”
Who knew After his military? career and before joining Selman & Company, Brinton started Rustbelt Reclamation in Cleveland with two of his brothers. Together, they manufactured furniture, utilizing materials reclaimed from structures earmarked for demolition.
Kate Waller ’04 National Growth Director, Big Green
KALE, KIDS, AND KIMBAL MUSK: SCALING AMERICA’S REAL FOOD REVOLUTION
Entrepreneurialism is all about problem solving, and the problem confronting Kate’s company Big Green is this: Obesity- related diseases kill more people in the US than smoking or gun violence combined. Their solution? Establishing a nationwide network of 600 Learning Gardens that reaches over 300,000 kids in seven different cities.
As Big Green’s national growth director, Kate utilizes her entrepreneurial mindset to maximize the social impact of this challenge – which is more complex than one initially might imagine. There are, after all, financial, aesthetic, cultural, and legal challenges presented when turning an idea into a reality.
But that’s not the only aspect of this presentation that made it “so cool and interesting” to the students. It was the revelation that they have the capability to make a lasting impact on the world by simply applying a growth mindset to any idea and then taking it to scale.
Who knew A Hawken “lifer,”? Kate was a competitive, FIS (International Ski Federation) and Junior Olympic alpine ski racer for 15 years. She also founded and served as creative director of BeatUpBoots Media after graduating from law school.
9 HAWKEN REVIEW Meghan Murphy ’06 Project Manager, Clark Construction
HOW TO SAVE THE WORLD WITH CIVIL ENGINEERING
From her experiences in hazardous site remediation consulting and in construction management, Meghan shared with students the “wonderful, wide world of engineering.” Through an engineering design challenge to students, she showed that civil engineering is much more than just buildings and bridges – and also highlighted the many ways civil engineers work to better our society and our planet.
Students found the class “super interesting” and were particularly enlightened to learn about the many avenues one can pursue with an engineering degree. One commented, “It was interesting to gain insight on a career opportunity that I haven’t thought about before.”
Who knew Math and science? were not Meghan’s strongest suits while a student at Hawken. She credits a lot of hard work on her part but also her Hawken teachers, whom she thanks for “giving me so many of their office hours.” This combination gave her the confidence to conquer the subject matter that ultimately enabled her to become a successful engineer – one that stands out in the field for also having strong writing and communication skills.
Noah Whitehead ’09 Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting LLP
BATTLEFIELD ANALYTICS
Noah led the students on an exploration of a case in which quantitative techniques and data science were used to find explosives in Afghanistan, illustrating how data can tell stories in unlikely places. As a class, the students produced a model to predict where roadside bombs might be hidden – an activity that applied algebra to a real-life situation. One student explained it well: “The problem solving aspect of the class made what would have been boring content (math) really interesting (battlefield stuff).” Even those who had little interest in a military career found themselves fascinated and engaged, one commenting, “I didn’t really know what to expect, and I was blown away.”
Who knew Noah joined the ?Army after college, serving as an engineer officer assigned to the 10th Mountain Division and 3rd Ranger Battalion. He deployed to Afghanistan twice, leading both conventional and special operations teams.
10 HAWKEN REVIEW Charles Ekstein MD ’04 Orthopedic Surgeon, University Physicians Brooklyn
HANDS ON WITH HAND SURGERY
“Our hands are the way that we interact with the world,” Dr. Ekstein explained. “29 bones, 34 muscles, 48 named nerves, and over 120 ligaments all work in tight concert to allow us to play the violin, cook dinner, write a report, and even just give a thumbs up. When there’s a problem with just one of these components, it can be life-altering.”
During this class, the “really helpful, super friendly” doctor shared with students his journey from Hawken to the operating rooms of New York before showcasing some of the varied work he performs. Students were thrilled to be given the opportunity to practice simulated surgeries on bone models using actual implants that Dr. Ekstein works with every day.
Who knew Charles specializes? in the evaluation and treatment of all conditions related to the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder. He has authored multiple publications and was the recipient of the Stanley E. Asnis MD Clinical Excellence Award.
11 HAWKEN REVIEW Chelsea Davison ’06 Writer/Comedian, Comedy Central, NBC
COMEDY WRITING FOR LATE NIGHT TV
In this session, students learned from a pro staff writer for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “The Opposition with Jordan Klepper,” and the upcoming “Lights Out with David Spade” on Comedy Central. Tasked with writing and workshopping topical monologue jokes, students worked together to brainstorm bits and to discuss how they might get started on their comedy careers right now. Students unanimously agreed that Chelsea was not only “really funny” and “entertaining”. But it wasn’t just about laughter and jokes – it was motivating and instructional. “She inspired me so much,” commented one student. Another noted, “She did a great job mixing comedy with information about the world of writing comedy.”
Who knew Chelsea was a cast? member on the reboot of “MADtv” and also a New Face at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.
Brian Rothstein MD ’98 Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University Hospitals, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
FROM NASCAR TO NEUROSURGERY
Dr. Rothstein knows from experience how the decisions we make every day help chart a path to our future – and also the impact that our values and our mentors have on those decisions. Based on his career moves from marketing for NASCAR to developing campaigns for brands like M&Ms to enrolling in medical school and becoming a neurosurgeon, Brian prompted students to think about the role that experience, personal values, and self-reflection play in the decisions, big and small, we all make. Following the session, one student raved, “This was the most engaged and captivated I have been for a full hour ever.”
Who knew After attending Case? Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completing a neurosurgery residency at University Hospitals and a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery in Chicago, Brian now has “the great fortune of practicing at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital where he ‘grew up,’ following in his father’s footsteps.”
12 HAWKEN REVIEW Frances Cooley ’09 Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Austin
LANGUAGE AND THE SCIENCE OF BEING HUMAN
Frances became fascinated by language development while studying brain and cognitive science and American Sign Language as an undergraduate at the University of Rochester. In this class, she explored with students what happens when language development goes awry due to sensory loss, social deprivation, and/ or a developmental disorder. Students loved everything about this session, from learning about deaf culture and history, to the psychology behind language, to what differentiates a real language from a communication system. “Her presentation was super interesting and made me think about a lot of things,” commented one student.
Who knew A fourth-year Ph.D.? candidate, Frances is currently running three independent studies investigating visual language development and the acquisition of reading skills in native deaf signers.
Dr. Liz Sobol ’84, Dr. Bill Krug ’88, and Dr. Megan Barrett Volpe ’88 chat about their collaborative class about veterinary medicine.
13 HAWKEN REVIEW Joshua Pepper ’96 Associate Professor, Lehigh University
SEARCHING FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE
In this session, Joshua shared with students highlights of the “golden age” of astronomy, where telescopes are being built that will be able to measure the surfaces and atmospheres of thousands of recently-discovered exoplanets. Joshua talked about how scientists figure out how to search for signs of life on other planets and how the students might become a part of this “grand adventure.”
“This presentation was absolutely amazing,” wrote one student. “It’s been a while since I’ve heard an excellent lecture about astronomy and space.” Another student put it more succinctly: “It was soooo cooooollll.”
Who knew Joshua’s research? involves the discovery of extrasolar planets that orbit stars other than our sun. To support his research, he built and uses robotic telescopes in Arizona and South Africa.
Actress, Gwen Ellis ’04, coaches students in an acting class.
14 HAWKEN REVIEW Julie Englander ’89 Documentary Producer
TELLING “REEL” STORIES WITH DOCUMENTARIES
“Documentaries are a great way to tell the true stories that don’t get told often enough,” shared Englander. “They provide a way of looking at our past and at the world around us, amplifying diverse voices in the process.” Beginning with a short clip from Punch 9, a documentary currently in progress that tells the story of Harold Washington, Chicago’s first African-American mayor, Julie discussed with students what skills documentary producers need in order to bring their ideas to life – and also how documentaries can be a tool for real change. “The speaker really knew what she was talking about,” commented one student. Another found the session not only “fascinating” but also “relevant to what I want to study in the future.”
Who knew Julie, the first Chicago-based? producer to be awarded a grant from the Chicken & Egg Film Fund, has done work for PBS, A&E, and The History Channel; she has also written feature stories for The Chicago Reader, The Chicago Tribune, and In These Times.
Myles Simmons ’10 Senior Writer/Team Insider, Los Angeles Rams
SPORTS JOURNALISM IN THE 21ST CENTURY
According to Myles, your best bet for following sports used to be the sports page of The Plain Dealer. Not so anymore, he explained. “In the last 10 years, there have been major changes to the sports journalism industry, giving consumers more choices than ever for how they receive their news – newspapers, local TV, as well as online media blogs and podcasts.” Given that it’s become increasingly important for sports reporters to excel in many different mediums, Myles explored with students what’s needed to create written, video, and audio content for the sports world. The interactive component of the class made it one student’s “favorite of the day.”
Who knew While at Hawken,? Myles was an offensive lineman on the football team and participated in the winter musical each year. He explained, “What I do now is a really good melding together of what I did here at Hawken – how to work on a team, what it means to be a leader. If it weren’t for Hawken, I wouldn’t have the career I have now, I know that.”
15 HAWKEN REVIEW Kene Anoliefo ’06 Product Director, Creator Marketplace, Spotify
CREATING FOR CREATORS: THE ART + SCIENCE OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Students found this topic particularly relevant because so many of them use Spotify on a daily basis. During the session, Kene gave students an inside look at how the platform creates various software tools to help artists and labels get their music out into world and reach as many fans as possible. Students learned about the different skills required to build great products: research, business and strategy, design, data science, marketing, and more. They were inspired by both the presenter and the information she shared. “I literally did not know what a product manager was, but her presentation was probably the best I’ve seen in my life,” claimed one student. Another appreciated the fact that Kene shared general lessons from her career path and how they could apply to other careers as well.
Who knew Kene worked at the? White House during President Obama’s first term; she also serves as a girls middle school basketball coach in New York and is a “diehard” Cleveland sports fan.
Jonathan Moormann ’06 Game Designer, Riot Games
THEY CAN’T ALL BE WINNERS: DESIGNING AND BALANCING MULTIPLAYER GAMES
League of Legends game designer Jonathan Moormann helped students explore what it takes to make one game fun for millions of different players – all of whom have different skill levels and expectations. Engaging students in an interactive exercise, Jon illustrated how to balance mechanics to ensure that just about everyone is happy. Several students tagged the class as a favorite, with one student commenting that the session offered “great insight into the variability of the gaming industry” – something that made this class not only interesting and fun, but also valuable when considering a potential career path.
Who knew Jon is no stranger? to the complexities and nuances that lie at the intersection of disciplines. After all, he received his undergraduate degree in science, philosophy, politics, and economics at Penn. It’s no wonder he’s so good at applying his well-honed decision-making skills to solve problems and design ranked play and tournament systems at a triple-A design studio in Los Angeles.
16 HAWKEN REVIEW Amelia Gaudio ’04 Senior Textile Designer, Abercrombie and Fitch
FROM CONCEPT TO FINAL PRODUCT: BRINGING AN IDEA TO LIFE IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY AND DIY WORKSHOP
In this session, students learned about the life cycle of a product in the fashion industry – from trend research, to product concept, to how a garment gets made, to in-store visual and digital merchandising. After a brief look at runway trends for spring/summer 2019, students participated in a hands-on workshop that enabled them to bring their ideas to life through the creation of a one-of-a-kind dyed garment. Following the class, one student remarked, “This definitely swayed me toward fashion marketing.” Another, who confessed to being “not fashionable in the slightest,” nonetheless found it interesting to see how designers predict the trends for the next season.
Who knew Amelia gets a bit? emotional when she talks about her Hawken experience – in part, because her grandfather, Herbert Furst, was a beloved mathematics teacher at the Lyndhurst campus from 1945-1984. “It was always such a special thing for me to go to school here,” she explains. And the impact has been lasting. “The foundational skills you learn here really do come to life in the real world. I apply them to my design work all the time. Hawken taught me how to think – and, more importantly, how to think independently.”
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17 HAWKEN REVIEW Kene Anoliefo ’06 Hannah Ewert-Krocker ’05 Product Director, Creator Marketplace, Spotify Farm School Program Director, Denver Public Creating for Creators: The Art + Science of Product Schools Development in the Entertainment Industry Lenguaje para la justicia: The Critical Role of Learning a Foreign Language in Social Justice Work Max Artz ’06 Principal, Peterson Partners Gavin Farrell ’98 It’s Worth the Risk! Architect, City Architecture So, You Want To Be an Architect? Nathan Baker ’10 Chief Executive Officer/Co-Founder, Qualia Justin Faulhaber ’13 How to Start a Tech Company Legal Writer & Assistant Web Manager, Margaret W. Wong & Associates Gabriel Benghiat ’07 Immigration and Asylum - You Decide Marketing Manager, Shakespeare Theatre Company How to Start Your Own Theatre Company Amelia Gaudio ’04 Senior Textile Designer, Abercrombie and Fitch Brooke Buckley, M.D. ’94 From Concept to Final Product: Bringing an Idea to Life in Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Meritus Health the Fashion Industry and DIY Workshop Want to be an Awesome Doctor? Turns Out, You Also Have to be an Awesome Human! Jon Gottlieb ’06 Manager, Business Development & Partnership Nick Carreras ’00 Management, National Football League Vice President of Talent and Brand Strategy, Building Sport Sponsorships in 2019 Bent Pixels So You Want to YouTube? The Actual Business Behind Keniece Gray ’12 Making Videos Mayor’s Office of Quality Control and Performance Management, City of Cleveland Frances Cooley ’09 Becoming a Champion for Progress: Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Austin Leveraging Your Privilege For Good Language and The Science of Being Human Zachary Guren ’03 Madeline Dangerfield-Cha ’06 Director of Real Estate Development, GBX Group Co-CEO, Mon Ami Real Estate Development: Building a Building Before a That Just Got REAL: The Unexpected Dilemmas of Starting Shovel Ever Hits Dirt Businesses From Scratch Jordan Haas ’97 Chelsea Davison ’06 Director of Trade Policy, Internet Association Writer/Comedian, Comedy Central, NBC Success in the Beltway Comedy Writing For Late Night TV Wendy Morton Hudson ’86 Peter Debelak ’96 Entrepreneur in Books and Beer, Nantucket Book Owner, Soulcraft Woodshop Partners & Cisco Brewers Design by Doing Books, Beer, and Business: How I Followed my Passions to Profits, and How You Can Too! Andrew Demsey ’06 Director, IMG Media North America - at Endeavor Sherri Johnson ’88 (formerly WME | IMG) CEO/Founder, Sherri Johnson Coaching & A Day In The Life: Working at a Sports and Entertainment Consulting Hollywood Agency Want to Start and Run Your Own Business or Be an Executive Leader in a Billion-Dollar Corporation? Dustin Dykstra ’99 Area Director, Shake Shack Arun Kottha ’01 Shake Shack: Not Just Burgers Fries and Shakes Legal Counsel - Safety & Health Health & Safety Law: Using Technology, Data and Charles Ekstein, MD ’04 Problem Solving to Keep People Safe and Productive in Orthopedic Surgeon, University Physicians Brooklyn the Most Challenging Environments in the World Hands On with Hand Surgery Bill Krug, DVM, DAVDC ’88 Gwendolyn Ellis ’04 Veterinary Dentist, MedVet Actor/Educator Veterinary Medicine Panel: It’s Cute Puppies, Stinky Poop, Acting for the Camera and Gut Wrenching Loss - and That is Just a Typical Monday Morning! Julie Englander ’89 Documentary Producer Lisa Bercu Levine ’85 Telling “Reel” Stories with Documentaries President, ZONE Getting it Right On and Off the Field: Media Consulting for Athletes and Teams
18 HAWKEN REVIEW Brinton Lincoln ’94 Matt Salerno ’92 Vice President of Military Markets, SelmanCo Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University War: The Political Implement of Last Resort - Danger Zone - An Interactive Negotiation of an An Explanation of War and Its Place in U.S. Policy NFL QB Contract Cari Meisel, PhD ’07 Andy Simms ’92 Biomedical Engineering Graduate Researcher, Sports Agent, Young Money APAA Sports Boston University Danger Zone - An Interactive Negotiation of an The Future is Small: NFL QB Contract How Nanoscience is Bringing Big Changes to Medicine Erin Sheplavy ’10 Jonathan Moormann ’06 Drama Therapist, Center for Creative Arts Therapy Game Designer, Riot Games The Role of the Dramatherapist: Theatre as an They Can’t All Be Winners: Opportunity for Psychological Healing Designing and Balancing Multiplayer Games Myles Simmons ’10 Meghan Murphy ’06 Senior Writer/Team Insider, Los Angeles Rams Project Manager, Clark Construction Sports Journalism in the 21st Century How to Save the World with Civil Engineering Ryan Smith ’10 Tom Murphy ’04 Software Engineer, Keyfactor Director, Head of Digital Marketing, Chewy.com Web Security and the Life of a Software Engineer Marketing Careers in the Digital Age of Advertising Liz Sobol, DVM ’84 CJ Marshall Musser ’04 Veterinarian, Gateway Animal Clinic Former Advertising Project Manager, Cleveland Clinic Veterinary Medicine Panel: It’s Cute Puppies, Stinky Former Groups Event Specialist, Cleveland Cavaliers Poop, and Gut Wrenching Loss - and That is Just a Sports Business: Championing a Career in Sports Typical Monday Morning! Spencer Olson ’13 Brook Turner ’04 Graduate Student, Drama Therapy Master’s Program, Writer, ABC Studios New York University - Steinhardt Inside the Writers’ Room: How to Break in as a The Role of the Dramatherapist: Television Writer Theatre as an Opportunity for Psychological Healing Dan Waldman ’93 Adam Pagon ’07 Partner, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP Strategic Manager, Next Sparc Entrepreneurial Thinking: Why do Ads Exist? Absolutely Essential and NOT Just for Entrepreneurs Joshua Pepper ’96 Kate Waller ’04 Associate Professor, Lehigh University National Growth Director, Big Green Searching for Extraterrestrial Life Kale, Kids, and Kimbal Musk: Scaling America’s Real Food Revolution Jen Pignolet ’06 Education Reporter, The Commercial Appeal Noah Whitehead ’09 How To Do Meaningful Journalism in a World of Tweets Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting LLP Battlefield Analytics Laura Kachurek Pinto ’04 Classical Soprano Matthew Widdowson ’04 Say It With Song: A Vocal Performance Masterclass Management Consulting Manager, Accenture One Step Ahead – How to Provide the Very Best for Leon Pryor ’92 Your Clients Senior Technical Program Manager, Amazon.com Four Weeks, Four Games: A Practical Class on Using Rapid Megan Barrett Volpe, DVM ’88 Prototyping to Explore Ideas Director of Veterinary Services, Geauga Humane Society Luke Rodehorst ’05 Veterinary Medicine Panel: It’s Cute Puppies, Stinky Account Executive, Poop, and Gut Wrenching Loss - and That is Just a Broadway & the Performing Arts, Google Typical Monday Morning! The Business of Storytelling H. Spencer Young ’92 Brian Rothstein MD ’98 Artist and Filmmaker, H. Spencer Young Studio Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric The Image-maker Neurosurgery, University Hospitals, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital From NASCAR to Neurosurgery Thank you, alumni!
19 HAWKEN REVIEW CAMPUS LIFE // STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hawks in the News
Claudia Hejazi-Garcia ’19 was one of three students from Northeast Ohio who made the top 300 in the nation’s most prestigious math and science competition, the Regeneron Science Talent Search.
Congratulations to the three Hawken Lower School teams recognized in the 2018-2019 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision science innovation competition. The third grade team consisting of Claudia Hejazi-Garcia’19 Clare Petrov ’28 Clare Petrov and Ari Ruch was designated as a Regional Winner — an honor received by only 24 of the thousands of teams who entered the competition.
Kynnedy Smith ’21 was one of 100 students who was accepted to participate in the Disney Dreamers Academy this year. She Ari Ruch ’28 was awarded an all-expenses paid trip to Walt Disney World to engage in an intensive educational program that focuses on career-oriented workshops, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Allison Sewell ’19 Kynnedy Smith ’21 Congratulations to Allison Sewell ’19, runner-up in the annual High School Debate Championship hosted by The City Club of Cleveland for her impressive performance in a Lincoln Douglas style debate.
Congratulations to Destynn Keuchel ’22 on becoming a National Master at the May 25 Akron Chess Club tournament, where he earned a perfect score among 19 top players. The Destynn Keuchel ’22 United States Chess Federation awards the National Master title to any player who reaches a rating of 2200; less than one percent of rated players hold the title.
Mackenzie Lee ’19 was awarded $5,000 for placing fourth in the 11th annual Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out essay writing
Ella Attell ’19 contest sponsored by the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. Mackenzie Lee ’19 Seniors Ella Attell and Jared Shapiro were named champions at the Ohio Speech and Debate Association State Finals tournament held in Massillon earlier this year.
Congratulations to the advisors and editors of Calliope for receiving a superior designation from The National Council of Teachers of English. The student editors for the 2019 edition of Calliope were Ella Attell ’19 and Samia Menon ’19. Faculty Jared Shapiro ’19 Samia Menon ’19 advisors for the edition were Margaret Gray, Jeannie Kidera, and Denise Buckley.
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The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition had over 340,000 submissions this year. Fewer than 1% of those who submitted won national medals; Hawken students claimed four! Congratulations to Emma Mansoor ’19 Sammi Fremont ‘20, who won gold in the personal Sammi Fremont ’20 Carolyn Tung ’20 essay/memoirs category; and to Emma Mansoor ’19, Carolyn Tung ’20, and Ella Attell ’19, who won silver in the short story category.
Congratulations to Ali Tarhini ’26, who released his second book, Horrorworld: The Potion of the Skellecastle; and to Arielle Klein ’26 who authored and illustrated her first book, Minecraft Guide to Brewing and Potions. Both publications can be found on amazon.com. Ali Tarhini ‘26 Arielle Klein ’26 Gabriela Montero ’22
Congratulations to Hawken students Gabriela Montero ’22, Milena Fernsler ‘22, Michelle Harrow ‘27, Rebecca Harrow ‘27, Bryn Gordon ‘27 and Hayden Makuch ‘27, who won national awards in this year’s Data Visualization Contest sponsored by the American Statistical Association. An additional 14 students received state recognition for their entries. Milena Fernsler ’22 Michelle Harrow ’27 Rebecca Harrow ’27 Congratulations to Evan Ditchman ‘19 on receiving the 2019 University Hospital Art of Compassion Award.
Congratulations to David Gough ‘19 on being named a national winner in the NASA Scientist for a Day national essay contest. Six additional Hawken students were named runners-up in that same competition.
Congratulations to the Hawken Upper School chess Bryn Gordon ’27 Hayden Makuch ’27 team on winning its first ever state high school Evan Ditchman ’19 championship in April. After two days of six long and intense chess games, the team of Brennen Keuchel ’19, Destynn Keuchel ’22, Cody Yang ’22, and Adithya Kalyanam ’21 secured the state title. In addition, Destynn placed second and Brennen placed fourth among all the high schoolers in Ohio.
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Destynn Keuchel ’22, Adithya Kalyanam ’21, Cody Yang ’22, and Brennen Keuchel ’19
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Announcing the Mastery School of Hawken Opening August 2020 in University Circle
Coeducational | Grades 9 –12
Hawken School is pleased to announce the expansion of our campus in University Circle with the purchase of five What exactly is mastery? additional properties on Magnolia Drive and the launch of Mastery is the bold notion that learning should the Mastery School of Hawken in August 2020. be deep, enduring, creative, transferable, and, most importantly, used to solve complex This new high school will build on Hawken’s experiential problems in the world. curriculum, offering problem-based learning within steps of our neighbors in University Circle and Glenville and expanding our partnerships with many of the most The Mastery School of Hawken is built around engaging and innovative cultural, educational, arts, and three overarching educational concepts: medical institutions in the world.
• Courses and programs organized around To learn more about this exciting school, real world problem solving. visit hawken.edu/masteryschool.
• A mentorship approach to instruction allowing for more project-based and personalized learning. Mastery Transcript Consortium Wins Gold Award Stacy Caldwell, CEO of the Mastery Transcript Consortium, recently • An assessment model that leads students announced that the organization was presented the gold award in the to learn deeply and persist to mastery. largest category (K-12) at the Reimagine Education Conference held in San Francisco earlier this month. Caldwell explains that the awards “recognize educational solutions and pedagogies that excel in five criteria: approach, uniqueness, innovation, scalability, and efficacy.”
A total of 1,183 applications were received from universities, edtech companies, and not-for-profit organizations. They were judged by 160 experts from across the globe, including those from Harvard, Google, Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, and the University of Cambridge.
The Mastery Transcript Consortium was founded by Hawken’s Head of School D. Scott Looney in 2017.
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Hawk Arts Summer 2019
Ada Petroni ’29
Natsumi Meyer ’19 Eva Spencer ’20 Elliott Harder ’29
Audrey Dietz ’19
Abby Hay ’19
Emma Klocker ’23
Claire Hilary Joyce ’27, Dane Donovan ’27 and Emma Russell ’28 Rahul Reyes-Sundaram ’27 Zoe Neely ’20
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Chicago, Upper School Spring Musical Maria Schreiner ’19
OMEA All-State Children’s Chorus The Aristocats, Lower School Musical Shrek, Middle School Musical
Congratulations to the twelve Hawken 4th and 5th grade Congratulations to Maria Schreiner ’19, who took first place students who participated in the Ohio Music Education in the 36th Annual National Shakespeare Competition, an event Association All-State Children’s Chorus, co-chaired by faculty run by the English-Speaking Union and held at Lincoln Center in member Sarah Kozlowski. New York City on April 29! Maria competed against 50 regional Top row left to right: Nadia Corso ’26, Isabella Flowers ’26, winners from across the nation and received a full scholarship Mackenzie Ecker ’26, Addie Libbey ’27, Brooke Henkel ’27. to attend the Midsummer Conservatory Program at the British Bottom row left to right: Maren Scott ’27, Charlotte Morrison ’27, American Drama Academy in Oxford, England. Hayden Makuch ’27, Kelena Houchins ’26, Oscar Connell ’26. Not pictured: Bryn Gordon ’27, Sonia Loshakov ’26. Congratulations to senior Ashley Fulton ’19, who was awarded first prize in the Hip Hop/R&B Category of the 2018 Great Congratulations to Owen O’Malley ’24, Ashwin Balakrishnan American Song Contest for her original song “Twinning.” The ’23, and Asma Khan ’23, who represented Hawken at the contest has been around for 20 years, and this is the first time a annual OMEA Middle School Honors Band event. The band, songwriter has won first place in the same category two years in comprised of over 100 students from 30 northeast Ohio schools, a row. spent Thursday, February 21 rehearsing at Mentor High School under the direction of guest conductor Frank Cosenza and Congratulations to junior Sylvia Stewart-Bates on winning performed a concert the next night. first place and freshman Edward Huang on placing second in the Scholastic Composers Competition this year. The Children’s Congratulations to the following Hawken students who were Concert Society of Akron hosts the annual competition where winners in the third annual Kids Film It Festival, founded by students submit original works for consideration. Edward created freshman Ryan Levine ’22 and held on Friday, February 23 at his ensemble piece “Lost in the Woods” for the Hawken Spring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Liza Goldberg ’27, Samantha Concert. Sylvia created her winning viola piece “Opus Spring” in DeMinico ’27, Maggie Murray ’19, Abby Hay ’19, Tim Yi ’19, the 2018 run of the Create Music Intensive. Sylvia performed her Nate Bryan ’19, and Jake Mangini ’22. piece in an honors recital accompanied by junior Tim Dang.
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CONGRATULATIONS ELLA GILSON 5 state championships this school year!
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ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME 2019
Hawken School congratulates the Class of 2019 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. These athletes represent student-athletes, coaches, and contributors who have significantly impacted Hawken’s athletic programs and demonstrated the highest standards of character, leadership, sportsmanship, and Fair Play.
Larry Hauserman ’75 Lori Shulman ’95 Larry Hauserman was a three- Lori Shulman, a standout athlete sport athlete at Hawken, in tennis, basketball, and softball, competing at a high level in was an 11-time varsity letter football, baseball, and especially winner in her days at Hawken. wrestling. A National Prep She was a 1st Team All-State Wrestling Tournament champion shortstop, a member of a state in 1975, Larry defeated the runner-up tennis team, and defending champion in the finals and was named the 1st-Team All-County in basketball. A three-sport captain Outstanding Wrestler of the 1975 tournament. He also and a three-time Old Board Award winner, Lori went on placed 3rd in the 1974 tournament his junior year. to become a three-sport athlete at Denison University Known for his high energy and a positive attitude, Larry and the head coach of women’s tennis at The College of was a standout football player, football captain, Old Wooster. She is currently the head coach of men’s and Board Award winner, and role model for many who women’s tennis at Trinity College in Hartford, CT. followed him at Hawken. Rick Stacy Jimmy Pullin ’99 Since his arrival in 1987, Rick Jimmy Pullin is among the Stacy has been an assistant all-time greats in Hawken boys coach at Hawken and an age swimming history. A state group coach for the Lake Erie champion in the 500 freestyle Silver Dolphins. Several times in 1997, he was twice a state voted Age Group Coach of the runner-up in the same event, Year in Lake Erie Swimming, twice a state runner-up in the 200 Rick has been a featured speaker for the American freestyle, and placed 4th in the 200 freestyle in 1997. Swim Coaches Association and for USA Swimming Jimmy still holds the school records in the 200 free numerous times, and his work on age group coaching and the 500 free – records that have stood for over 20 and endurance training has been published in various years. He was an Old Board Award winner and went on swimming journals. He was Jerry Holtrey’s top assistant for to become an All-American and team captain at the over 25 years, and he has been the constant thread since University of Texas. Holtrey’s retirement. Hawken swimming has won 28 state championships during Rick’s time here. Sarah Ralston ’86 Sarah Ralston was a swimming William Talley, Jr. ’76 state champion twice at the 1986 Bill Talley was revered by his state meet, winning in both the football teammates, his coaches, 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle. and the Hawks that came after In addition to being a member him and worked to emulate of the state champion and state him. An All-State Quarterback, record 400 freestyle relay in team captain, and Plain Dealer 1984 and 1985, as well as state champion 200 medley Player of the Week, Bill still holds relay in 1986, she was also a state placer on four other the school record – 311 yards – for passing yards in a occasions. Sarah was a High School All-American, an game, which he did in 1975 against University School. Bill Olympic Trials qualifier, team captain, Old Board Award also stood out on the basketball court. He went on to play winner, and a Carter Award recipient for outstanding both football and basketball at Brown University. senior athlete at Hawken.
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Welcome to New Hawken Coaches and Athletic Directors
Denise Frazier, Associate Athletic Director; MS Girls Basketball Head Coach Denise is a Cleveland native and brings to Hawken over 35 years experience in athletics. She has served as athletic director for the YMCA, Spectrum Athletic Clubs, and the New York Sports Club. In addition to her multiple experiences as a health, fitness and wellness business owner, Denise is an ACE certified personal trainer and nutrition coach and she was recruited to play in the WNBA. She has been an English professor at New York University, her alma mater. She is currently completing a Ph.D. in Education Policy and Leadership. Denise will also be a member of the Lyndhurst PE Department.
Greg Marmaros, Associate Athletic Director A native of Beachwood, Ohio, Greg comes to Hawken from the New England Patriots, where he was the coordinator of football operations and team travel. Prior to that, he was the assistant athletic director for football operations at Fordham University and an operations assistant at Northwestern University. Greg earned a B.S. in sport administration from the University of Connecticut and is working toward an M.Ed. in administration and supervision at Fordham University. He will also serve as a Middle School Advisor. CONGRATULATIONS TO HAWKEN ATHLETES The following students are athletes Jennifer Creech, Girls Head Varsity Golf Coach from the Class of 2019 who intend Jennifer was awarded a golf scholarship at the University of South Alabama, to play at the college by which they where she was a 4-time First Team All-Conference Selection and was were recruited. inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame. Her vast experience includes working at Sand Ridge Golf Club, Mayfield Country Club, and The Country Spencer Caron Club, where she earned PGA certification and is currently the teaching Oberlin College professional; she has also previously taught at the high school level. Football
Audrey Dietz Josh Nugent, Director of Boys Basketball Operations Washington and Lee Josh comes to Hawken with 13 years of experience coaching boys basketball Swimming as top varsity assistant coach, junior varsity head coach, and head freshman coach at St. Edward High School, where he was also an alumnus and an Isaac Esposito accomplished math teacher. A graduate of John Carroll University, Josh Middlebury College Swimming received his master’s degree in Positive Organization Management and Change at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Justin Flores Management. In addition to his athletics role, Josh will join Hawken’s Upper DePauw University School Math Department. Swimming
Abby Hay Mark Jayne, Varsity Wrestling Head Coach University of Louisville Mark comes to us from St. Edward High School, where he was a 3-time Swimming state champion and where he has been an assistant wrestling coach for six years. Mark has also coached at Prairie Ridge High School in Illinois, at the Sydney Kates club level with Team Illinois National Freestyle Team, and at his alma mater Howard University the University of Illinois, where, among other accolades, he was a Big Ten Lacrosse champion and a 2-time NCAA All-American. Mark will also join the Lyndhurst PE Department. Libby Miller US Naval Academy Swimming Jason Bratten, Boys Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach Stephanie Shulman A 2001 Mentor High School graduate, Jason attended and played basketball Emory University at Slippery Rock University. He has spent the past 10 years in various coaching Tennis roles in freshmen and junior varsity basketball at St. Edward High School, where he was also a math teacher and chair of the math department. Jason Michael Snyder will join Hawken’s Upper School Math Department. Washington University in St. Louis Track & Field
We are also pleased to announce that former Assistant Girls Soccer Coach, Heidi Wilbrandt, will take over Alex Turi as our Girls Soccer Varsity Head Coach and Program Director next year. Mike Henderson, Varsity Football Adrian College Defensive Coordinator, has joined our Admissions staff on the Gates Mills campus. Acrobatics and Tumbling
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To view additional photos, visit hawken.edu/ClassOf2019 the Moment 2019 Celebrating Commencement
33 HAWKEN REVIEW of seniors have been offered of the class enrolled in college through an 56% college scholarships 75% early decision or early action program
34 HAWKEN REVIEW CAMPUS LIFE // COMMENCEMENT Class of 2019 Lifers
2019 Graduates & Alumni Grandparents 2019 Graduates & Alumni Siblings
2019 Graduates and Alumni Parents Celebrating Legacies 2019 Celebrating Commencement
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8th Grade Moving Up | Hawken School
8th Grade Moving Up | Birchwood School of Hawken
5th Grade Moving Up | Hawken School
36 HAWKEN REVIEW COMMUNITY IMPACT // PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION The Parents’ Association Connection
Field Day 2019 An afternoon of athletic events for students in grades four through eight was enjoyed by all with special thanks to Nikki Forte, Sarah Ryan, and a group of parent volunteers. A gallery of photos can be found at hawken.edu/fieldday19.
Year-End Celebration A luncheon was held in May to thank parent volunteers for their service to Hawken. The event paid tribute to Kim Ulatowski-Bislich for her volunteerism. LOWER SCHOOL DINING ROOM rendering
Campus Improvements The Parents’ Association knows that campus upgrades directly impact the student experience. That is why we are excited to support the newest changes to the Lyndhurst campus. The renovation of the dining room will provide our children with a better dining experience overall. We are also thrilled about the improvements being made to the parking, circulation, and pedestrian walkways to make the campus a safer place for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Thank you to the School and to the individual donors who helped to make these projects a reality.
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37 HAWKEN REVIEW COMMUNITY IMPACT // BOARD WELCOME & THANKS
Extending our Gratitude Hawken Welcomes New Members to the Visiting Committee
Hawken is proud to announce the appointment of the following members to the Visiting Committee of the Board of Trustees. Working collaboratively, they will ensure the long-term strategic development of the School. The Visiting Committee is comprised of individuals with a vast array of talent and experiences who share a commitment to help guide Hawken School.
F. David Coleman ’69 was the first African American wearable therapies for chronic diseases. She is a proven student to attend Hawken School for grades 9-12. He strategic marketing and business development leader received a congressional appointment to the United States with experience at a global medical device company, Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned a ResMed, and with a biotechnology pioneer, Advanced 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army upon graduation Tissue Sciences (ATS). While at ResMed, she led dental sleep in 1973. He served on active duty for 22 years and retired as business as the global general manager and the $1 billion a Lieutenant Colonel. David’s professional career has been sleep business as the vice president of Americas Marketing in human resources (Army, packaging, steel, plastics, and Solutions. She ran business development for the cardiac sports management). Also, he has been a sports official portfolio at ATS. Kristie began her career with five years in for football, basketball, and softball. After five seasons as health care consulting with LBA and HCIA. She resides in the director of officiating (talent acquisition, training and California with her husband Victor and their children. development) at the National Football League, David joined the Pac-12 Conference in 2015 as the vice president R. George “R.G.” Hawwa ’02, a Hawken “lifer,” is a of officiating. He manages the football officiating program managing director at Citigroup focused on the automotive and supports the sport managers and coordinators who and diversified industrials sectors, as well as a variety of are responsible for men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, other industries predominately based in the Midwest. softball, soccer, and volleyball. R.G. serves as a relationship and execution leader across a variety of clients and, in this capacity, is actively involved Kristie Taylor Burns ’89 is chief marketing officer for Cala with management teams and Board of Directors in new Health, a bioelectronics medicine company developing idea generation, capital raising transactions, strategic
38 HAWKEN REVIEW and valuation/defense reviews, acquisition and divestiture implications, and capital structure reviews. He has nearly 15 years of investment banking experience. R.G. is actively involved and volunteers in a number of civic capacities within the Chicago community, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Children’s Choir and volunteering time for the Latin School of Chicago. He lives in Illinois with his wife Jacqueline Grassi Hawwa ’03 and their two daughters.
Wynne Dusenbury Odell ’76 is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Odell Brewing Company, the 24th largest independent craft brewery in the United States. Wynne, along with her husband Doug and sister-in-law Corkie, founded the brewery in Fort Collins, CO in 1989 and opened a second tap room/brewery location in Denver in May 2018. Odell distributes in 18 states and is known for its award-winning, hop- Peter A. Horvitz ’72 forward beers. Under Wynne’s leadership, Odell Brewing has committed to remaining At its May 23 meeting, the an independent, employee-owned company dedicated to the Evergreen Principles Hawken School Board of Trustees of profit, paced growth, perseverance, pragmatism, purpose, and people first. Wynne elected Peter A. Horvitz ’72 a Life serves on the boards of the Colorado Brewers’ Guild, the Brewers’ Association, and Trustee in honor of his decades of the Employers’ Council. She is a member of the Colorado State University College of dedicated service to the School. Business Global Leadership Council and the President’s Council of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. Wynne and Doug live in Colorado, and they have Peter was elected to the Hawken two children, Corey and Riley. School Board of Trustees in 1992. An active member of the Sean Decatur ’86 is the 19th president of Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. Prior to that, Sean was a faculty member at Mount Holyoke College and served as dean of the Hawken community, Peter served College of Arts and Sciences at Oberlin College. Sean is married to Renee Romano, as a member of the Alumni professor of history, comparative American studies, and Africana studies at Oberlin Leadership Committee and as College. They have two children, Sabine and Owen, and reside in Ohio. Class News Secretary. He was also a member of the inaugural class of the Visiting Committee of the Board of Trustees. Peter helped guide Hawken through his insight and keen perception. Hawken Thanks Its Volunteer Leadership In 2002, the Hawken School Rotating Off of the Board of Trustees and Alumni Association presented Peter with the Carl N. Holmes the Visiting Committee Award, acknowledging his dedication to service above self; Hawken extends its gratitude to the following individuals for their dedicated service Fair Play; and the values, hopes, to the School: and vision that define Hawken’s Robert J. Anslow, Jr. ’77 has served as a member of the Visiting Committee motto: “that the better self since 2014. shall prevail.”
Stacie L. Halpern was elected a trustee in 2014 and served on the External Affairs Peter has also been a loyal and Playground Committees. She also chaired the Education and Student Life benefactor to Hawken, helping Committee. to advance the mission of the School through his support of Debra Adams Simmons was elected a trustee in 2013 and served on the Education critical projects and the and Student Life Committee. Hawken Fund.
39 HAWKEN REVIEW COMMUNITY IMPACT // ALUMNI CENTER
2019-2020 Alumni Board hen I was fortunate enough to become Alumni Board Officers Whead of the Alumni Association last Jeffrey B. Milbourn ‘94, President summer, I was hopeful for what an energetic Isabelle B. Bolton King ‘01, Vice President Indrani Mallik Egleston ‘93, Vice President and committed Alumni Board could Glen M. Guyuron ‘98, Vice President accomplish. This board has delivered beyond Josiah A. Haas ‘99, Vice President expectations. We have taken on hosting new young alumni engagement activities, such as Alumni Board Members Red & Gray Friday over Thanksgiving weekend; Oge Anoliefo ‘08 launching the student-inspired summer Richard H. Bole ‘60 Morris Everett ‘56 internship program known as HawkForce 2019 Keniece Y. Gray ‘12 for our college-age alumni; reviewing the Jacob E. Gries ‘12 criteria for the annual alumni awards; hosting David H. Gunning ‘85 the class of 2019 “senior lunch week” in order Oscar S. Hackett ‘99 to better connect and find out what they most David C. Henkel ‘88 David R. Horowitz ‘04 need from the Alumni Office; and committing Joseph R. Jenkins ‘03 to bringing 100 new alumni donors into the Shaquira M. Johnson ‘94 Hawken Fund this year. The Alumni Board J. Albert Klauss ‘66 continues to make strong inroads into our Edward M. Kuss ‘64 alumni base of all ages across the country. Lisa Bercu Levine ‘85 Susan Yarus Meisel ‘78
Julie Roth Namy ‘88 I am pleased to announce that we added Lauren R. Pacini ‘59 several new members to the Alumni Board in Griffin D. Ralston ‘90 recent months: Oge Anoliefo ’08, Marla Esgar Robbins ‘75 Scott Spiegle ’89, Griffin Ralston ’90, Matthew A. Salerno ‘92 Oz Hackett ’99, Joe Jenkins ’03, Scott Spiegle ‘89 Benjamin M. Vodila ‘99 Keniece Gray ’12, and Avery Warner ’11. Avery J. Warner ‘11 All bring expertise and volunteer engagement Oliver J. Weil ‘12 experience. Leaving the Alumni Board are Brian Horsburgh ’06, Jacques J. Payne ’92, and Stephen A. Caviness ’03. We will miss their counsel and extend our heartfelt thanks to them. SAVE THE DATES! Jeff Jeff Milbourn ’94 President of the Alumni Board [email protected] Homecoming Red & Gray Friday Reunion Weekend November 29 October 11 & 12 Classes from 1979 to 2014
40 HAWKEN REVIEW Congratulations to the classes of ’49, ’54, ’59, ’64, ’69, and ’74 who celebrated their milestone reunions in conjuction with the Four School Reception in May.
Class of ’69 celebrates their 50th reunion
41 HAWKEN REVIEW COMMUNITY IMPACT // ALUMNI CENTER HawkForce 2019: Summer Internship Opportunities for Hawken’s Youngest Alumni
Thanks to the efforts of Entrepreneurial Studies students Brandon Lo ’18, David Kim ’18, Ariel Cohen ’19 and Natalie Cohen ’19, the Alumni Board launched a pilot program focusing on assisting our college-age alumni find summer employment in career fields of interest with other members of the Hawken community.
Ted Kuss ’64, project manager for the pilot program, sourced 25 internship opportunities from alumni, parents, and parents of alumni in the Cleveland area. The Alumni Association thanks the following companies for providing internship opportunities: Affinity Whole Health, Affinity Physician Network, Bridge to Freedom High School, Cardinal Commerce, Cleveland Metroparks, Factor Finders, Great Lakes Medical Research, Lake Erie Silver Dolphins, Northern Hawken Hosts the Visiting Committee Haserot, Ohio Real Title, Olympic Steel, Ownum, and Prince & Izant. In April, 20 members of the Visiting Committee returned to Hawken for the annual retreat held in Plans are already underway to launch an joint session with the Board of Trustees. Highlights of internship program for the summer of 2020. More their visit included two interactive panel discussions communications will be shared in the coming months. with students and faculty that focused on two If you are in a position to offer an internship for next interdisciplinary courses: the PHD macro class summer, please contact Ted at [email protected]. (Physics, Humanities & Design) for 9th graders and Engineering in Society.
They also learned about character and social/emotional development from members of the Middle School faculty and about enrollment management at a four-campus school. The second day of their visit featured a walking tour of the Mastery School campus in University Circle, after which they gathered with Board colleagues at The Cleveland Botanical Garden for lunch and strategic dialogue.
42 HAWKEN REVIEW COMMUNITY IMPACT // ALUMNI CENTER Alumni Awards- Call for Nominations To see the criteria and submit a nomination, please go to hawken.edu/alumniawards.
Call for Class Notes Class notes are now published annually in the winter, so please send your updates to [email protected] for inclusion in next winter’s edition. To see the most recent edition of Class Notes, go to hawken.edu/classnotes19.
Senior Lunch Week- April 15-18 Spearheaded by Alumni Board reps Emma Healy ’19 and Evan Ditchman ’19, Senior Lunch week offered seniors the opportunity to connect with members of the Alumni Board. Students were particularly interested in finding ways to Advancement Office Welcomes make connections with alumni and in Bobby Mallett ’93 accessing summer internship opportunities. Hawken is pleased to announce that The seniors were also captured on film Bobby Mallett ’93 has joined the as they forecasted where they envision advancement team as the director of themselves in 10 years; the video will be alumni engagement and strategic projects. shared at their 10th reunion in 2029. Bobby is working with Hawken in a consultant capacity through his business, High Tide Management, LLC.
In this role, Bobby will oversee alumni events, partner with the Alumni Board on their goals and strategic plan, and build upon recent successes in young alumni programming. Hawken will also benefit from Bobby’s years of valuable experience as a Hawken volunteer as he spearheads a number of special initiatives for Hawken athletics and annual fundraising.
In addition to being a Hawken alumnus himself, Bobby is the proud parent of Maggie ’22, Charlie ’27, and Riley. Welcome to the Cottage, Bobby!
43 HAWKEN REVIEW Every year, the Hawken Fund is the School’s top fundraising priority. Alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends come together to demonstrate their commitment to Hawken’s mission by making a gift to the Hawken Fund.
Every gift to the annual fund is both a symbolic and a tangible vote of confidence in Hawken School.
The strength of the Hawken experience greatly depends on the resources made available to the School. The Hawken Fund ensures that there are adequate resources every year to enhance and sustain Hawken’s distinctive approach to education.
Why is the Hawken Fund so important? Hawken Fund gifts are spent in the current fiscal year 6% and are directed wherever the need is greatest, creating 7% Annual Giving opportunities for learning and discovery, providing Endowment Income tuition assistance for students who need it, and funding professional development for faculty. Gifts to the Hawken 12% Fund give Hawken the flexibility to take advantage of Other Operational emerging opportunities and address unanticipated needs. Revenue
The Hawken Fund is an important complement to the REVENUE School’s endowment, which is invested for the long term and provides a stable source of income (4 percent of the endowment’s value each year) to fund School programs. In other words, gifts totaling $4,000 that can be spent 75% immediately have the same impact in a single year as a Tuition & Fees $100,000 gift to the endowment.
Year after year, the Hawken Fund not only sustains the mission of the School, it helps Hawken thrive.
Hawken always says that “every year, every gift matters.” Is that really true? Yes! Hawken has a strong tradition of giving among alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends. We’re deeply grateful for alumni who give in appreciation for the education they received and for parents and grandparents who give on top of tuition. Investing in our students pays off!
For example: • $15 pays for a Lower School student to visit the Natural History Museum • $32 purchases the sensors and props for one student learning robotics • $50 funds a checked bag for an Upper School student traveling on an international Intensive • $112 purchases a bacterial transformation kit for an Upper School biology course • $163 pays for one student to participate in the 7th grade overnight trip
Learn more about the Hawken Fund at hawken.edu/HawkenFund.
44 HAWKEN REVIEW Share Your Giving Story The reasons donors give to Hawken School are as varied as they are personal. Whether you are moved by nostalgia from your days on campus, grateful for your child’s experience, or inspired by the School’s mission, your reasons for supporting Hawken create a meaningful education for Hawken students. Please share your giving story with us by visiting hawken.edu/why-i-give.
Seeking Parent Volunteers for 2019-2020 Hawken Fund Squad! Become a parent volunteer for the Hawken Fund and be part of a group that creates a measurable difference for students and faculty. To learn more, contact Lisa Brenner, donor relations manager, at [email protected].
What Legacy Will You Leave? Members of the Hawken community often wonder what they can do to make a lasting impact on the School—something that will benefit future generations of students and faculty. The best way to preserve our future is to help grow our endowment, which can be done through an es- tate gift. Growing the endowment is one of Hawken’s ongoing priorities, as it helps to preserve the financial strength of the School for decades to come. A common misperception is that only “the wealthy” make planned gifts; the truth is that everyone can make an estate gift through their will. All new planned gifts made known to the School are being matched up to 10% by the Lincoln Challenge, set up by Russ ’64 and Connie Lincoln to encourage the Hawken community to step forward and help grow the endowment. To date, almost $3 million in new estate gifts have met the match.
Do you want to receive cash back for life? Hawken partners with the Cleveland Foundation to provide more professional resources to help alumni, parents, and friends of the School make planned gifts. This includes donors who wish to establish a charitable gift annuity, which pays income for life and leaves a legacy gift to the School. This is a great program for donors age 60 and older.
Please contact Co-Director of Advancement Jeffrey M. Biggar ’68 at [email protected] or call 440.423.2084 for more information.
45 HAWKEN REVIEW In Memoriam Remembering Fellow Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Trustees
Clayton Perry ’47 In 2005, Nelson retired from the nuclear energy facilities. In 1989, he Passed away January 6, 2019. government of the State of Illinois where received an award from the Smithsonian he worked for 27 years in five agencies Institution for developing risk-assessment and five government departments. The software systems, including one for Clayton attended Hawken School in last seven were at the department of assessing the safety of nuclear plants and grades one through nine. He graduated revenue call center, where he was a tax storage facilities. He was a team member from Trinity College before entering strategist. in over 20 nuclear power station risk the United States Air Force, where he assessments worldwide. Most recently, served as a Lieutenant. Professionally, he Nelson is survived by his brothers, he was the project manager for the active was a corporate risk manager for major Jonathan C. Rose ’56 and Marshall Rose faults studies for the Japan Atomic Power companies nationwide. ’67, and children, Averell and Elizabeth. Company and the Tohoku Electric Power Company at the Tsuruga and Higashidori Clayton is survived by his companion NPPs. Kay Thomason; his children Michael C. Perry, David T. Perry, and Lyell P. Shapiro; Steven Epstein ’66 Steven is survived by his wife, Kyoko, and seven grandchildren; and four great- Passed away February 5, 2019. children, Mika and Boone. grandchildren. Following Hawken, Steven studied philosophy at the Sorbonne. After Christopher L. Royan ’67 Nelson Henry Rose ’60 returning to the United States, he attended Case Western Reserve Passed away March 19, 2019. Passed away March 1, 2019. University and received degrees in philosophy, mathematics, and computer Chris attended Hawken from grades Nelson attended Hawken’s Lyndhurst science. He also earned a master’s of 1 through 12. While an Upper School campus in grades one through nine. science degree from Case Institute of student, he was chairman of the dance He received the distinction of Head Technology. committee, sales manager for the Onyx, Boy, an honor reserved for a student and vice president of student council, as who most emulated the Hawken ideals. For about two decades, Steven worked well as a member of the soccer, tennis, Nelson earned degrees from Princeton in the field of risk analysis for customers baseball, basketball (captain), and football University, Illinois Central College, and such as NASA, the Disney Company, teams. Following his studies at Hawken, Cornell University. other government agencies, and various Chris earned degrees from Denison
46 HAWKEN REVIEW University and the Kellogg School of Bradley David Stark ’73 Seth A. Myers ’04 Management at Northwestern University. Passed away June 2, 2019. Passed away May 25, 2019. Most recently, Chris was the owner Brad attended Hawken from grades Seth entered Hawken in the fourth grade. and chief executive officer of In-Home 9 through 12. While a student here, While a student in the Upper School, he Care Alliance LLC and partner of Global Brad was a member of the football and was an Outdoor Leadership participant Growth Resources. Prior to these track teams. He attended Case Western and a member of the baseball and positions, he completed a consulting Reserve University. speech and debate teams. Seth gave engagement to align, structure, and the student address at the Class of 2004 execute a formal strategic alliance Brad is survived by his two brothers, Commencement ceremony. agreement between Qualcomm and Robert Stark ’69 and James Stark. Navistar. Seth earned degrees from Harvard College and Georgetown University Chris served as a Hawken trustee, Bradley P. Dunning ’82 Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign president and member of the Alumni Passed away February 11, 2019. Service. He was a doctoral student in the Board and class agent. He also Military History Department at The Ohio volunteered on the Major Gifts, Buildings Brad attended Hawken in grades 9 State University, where he had been a and Grounds, and Development through 12. While at the Upper School, University Fellow and had been named a Committees. He was named a Hawken he was a member of the golf team and Mershon Fellow for International Security. Fellow, the highest honor awarded an Outdoor Leader instructor. He earned to a member of the Hawken School a degree from Syracuse University. Seth was employed by the Council on community. Foreign Relations. He is survived by his Brad was the owner of Ozone Wizard and parents Celeste and former Hawken Chris is survived by his wife, Michele, and Certified Mold Solutions. trustee Stephen Myers. children, Anne Royan ’98 and Spencer Royan. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Royan. Alec M. O’Neill ’87 Rakesh S. Engineer Stephen Douglas Sato ’67 Passed away March 25, 2019. Passed away May 10, 2019. Passed away June 2019. Alec was a Lifer at Hawken. While at For the past 18 years, Rakesh, a Hawken the Upper School, he was a member of parent, was an emergency room Doug attended Hawken in grades 9 the football and basketball teams. Alec physician at the Cleveland Clinic. In through 12. While a student at Hawken, was also a graduate of the University of addition, he conducted research and he was a member of the football, Richmond and John Carroll University. organized conferences to advance the wrestling, and baseball teams. Doug practice of medicine. served as captain of the baseball team He was a professional clinical counselor during his senior year. He attended licensure with experience conducting In the community, Rakesh served on the The Ohio State University and Marietta individual and group therapy at Board of Trustees at Ruffing Montessori College. Oceanside Services, LLC. Alec’s areas School. He was also a coach for his sons’ of interest included cognitive behavior sports teams. Doug is survived by his brother therapy and anxiety and stress Sam Sato ’68. management. His research included Rakesh is survived by his wife, Nivi; holistic healing and post-traumatic stress three sons, including Hawken graduate disorder. Siddharth ’19 and current student Edward M. Penland ’71 Shivam ’22; parents, Shirish and Harsha; Passed away April 20, 2019. Alec is survived by his spouse, Allison and siblings, Ashish and Manish. O’Neill; parents, Deborah Brown and Bill O’Neill; siblings, Sara O’Neill Sullivan ’87, Edward attended Hawken School in Laura O’Neill Bower ’93, and Jesse O’Neill; grades 11 and 12. He earned degrees stepbrother Peter Brown; and Anthony Mollica from Tufts University and Case Western stepsisters Betsy Brown and Carolyn P. Passed away March 10, 2019. Reserve University. Coquillette ’96. Tony was a custodian on the Lyndhurst campus from 2006 until 2017.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen.
47 HAWKEN REVIEW Just two months after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University, David Gillespie ’89 returned to Hawken in February, 1993 in technology support. That fall, he assumed teaching responsibilities in geometry. Since then, he has been the Director of Computing Services, an Academic Dean for the Upper School, Interim Math Department Chair and currently sits on the Administrative Council as the Director of Information Management and Research and PS-12 Registrar. When I first heard the title “Alumni Give Back Day,” I winced David, referred to as the “go to” guy, was critical in creating the a bit. Would alumni be put off by the implication that they new Upper School schedule and handles everything related to “owe” the school something, that we expected them to academic scheduling. “give [something] back” to us? It took only a few contacts with potential alumni participants to realize that my slight It is no wonder that David was called upon to help think pessimism was unfounded. Alumni saw this as it was through logistics, alumni and careers for Alumni Give Back Day. intended: the opportunity to give back to the students, He knows just about everything…and everyone! David was as to share their experiences later in life, having had a similar integral to the success of the day as the returning alumni. foundation at Hawken. We are so grateful for the large numbers of alumni who returned to speak with students and “give back” their knowledge and wisdom by taking part in this While “Fair Play” is displayed in every classroom on campus important day, which has become a new biennial tradition. as a reminder of how we are expected to conduct our interactions, Mr. Hawken’s goal is more subtly interwoven “That the better self shall prevail and each generation into the school’s strategic plans. In a school that has introduce its successor to a higher plane of life” was James innovation at its core, we are constantly asking why – how A. Hawken’s goal for his students, and it remains a driving will the proposed change make the next generation better principle for us today. Improving life for the next generation students, better citizens, or just better people? This decision- begins with the many parents (like my own) who make making process is evident in the changes in recent years. sacrifices for their children to attend. It carries on to teachers Why build a new facility with so much student commons and staff who focus their work not on advancing their own space rather than just adding classrooms to the existing careers but on the betterment of the students in the school. building? Because students learning how to interact with Congratulations And if students truly embody this goal, they will become each other and manage their own time matters. Why alumni who see their purpose as improving life for those who change how students are assessed, moving away from will come after them, in whatever job or role they eventually percentage scores and toward narrative feedback, concept take on. We are all looking to “give back” to those following the scores, and mastery credits? Because students need to paths we once took. understand what they already do well, and what still needs more attention. And why sacrifice a precious teaching day to invite alumni to come speak with students about their own varied paths in life? Because students often live in the moment and these alumni can demonstrate how the decisions made during a student’s school years will affect their own futures – and that’s teaching, too. This is just a small sample of the many things that have changed – or are changing – but each time we ask, “how does this better serve the students and introduce that higher plane of life?”
Alumni Give Back Day 2021 seems far away, but already there are thoughts of how to make it better, how to get more alumni involved with more varied paths in life. As you reflect upon your own path, especially if it took twists and turns, we hope you’ll consider coming back to speak with students about it, sharing with them your knowledge and guidance. At Hawken, giving back to the next generation is truly “Fair Play.”
David Gillespie ’89 Congratulations Class of 2019
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