DESKSIDE WITH ED HING ’77 P. 12 REMEMBERING AL SHALER P. 36 RESHAPING TREASURE HUNTING WITH HISTORIAN DAVID HEBB ’61 EDUCATION P. 28 Meet seven alumni working to transform the landscape of learning SPRING 2019 CONTENTS | VOLUME 105, NUMBER 1 24 A new film by Bryant McBride ’84 celebrates the life of hockey’s Willie O’Ree 26 Photojournalist Ilana Panich-Linsman ’02 documents the world AROUND THE QUAD 12 | FROM THE DESK 23 | HIDDEN STORIES 36 | AL SHALER OF ED HING ’77 Journalist Christina Ayele Djossa REMEMBERED 5 | CAMPUS NEWS Artifacts and treasures from this ’10 digs deep for news The Williston community pays Robotics update, new senior banner legendary photography teacher tribute to an iconic teacher revealed, Why Not Speak Day, 24 | ASK A WILDCAT athletic center renamed, notable 14 | SNAPSHOTS Bryant McBride ’84 produces a 38 | DEB GORTH’S quotes, and more A look at the moments that defined documentary on a hockey pioneer WILD RIDE Williston this winter and spring It’s not easy keeping up with the 9 | TOOLS FOR 26 | EYE WITNESS 2005 grad SUCCESS 16 | THE WILLILIST The powerful photojournalism of Director of Academic Support School highlights, by the numbers Ilana Panich-Linsman ’02 Laura Vachet on Williston’s new IN EVERY ISSUE Center for Academic Success 28 | HISTORIES OF ALUMNI NEWS THE DEEP 2 | HEAD’S LETTER 10 | FIELD OF DREAMS Treasure hunting with maritime Carpenter Field gets new dugouts 19 | WILDCAT detective David Hebb ’61 3 | IN BOX ROUNDUP Educator Ellie Molyneux ’04 FEATURE 11 | A CHANCE TO Athletes, entrepreneurs, and a 32 | THE JOY OF 51 | CLASS NOTES has a passion for sustainability CREATE dancing dad RACING 77 | IN MEMORY (and for polo) 40 | RESHAPING Students in the Visual Arts Jane Crawford ’74 finds success and EDUCATION Intensive present their latest works 22 | ZEN AND THE ART balance in dragon boats OF CYCLING 81 | FROM THE Alumni in education are taking ARCHIVES on issues at the center of public Lee Hawkes ’60 finds clarity on 34 | MODERN MAN Gallery owner Oliver Hild ’88 debate—and drawing on lessons long-distance rides PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHATTMAN PHOTOGRAPHY, BONNIE BERRY PHOTOGRAPHY, AND DOUGLAS LEVY PHOTOGRAPHY LEVY AND DOUGLAS PHOTOGRAPHY, BONNIE BERRY PHOTOGRAPHY, CHATTMAN BY PHOTOGRAPHS expands his territory learned at Williston in the process IN BOX Head of School ROBERT W. HILL III P’15, ’19 Chief Advancement Officer Head’s Letter 5 Things ERIC YATES P’17, ’21 Director of Alumni Engagement JILL STERN P’14, ’19 We’re 1. THIS YEAR’S Director of Communications COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER ANN HALLOCK P’20, ’22 We are honored to welcome actress Design Director new sports Williston’s Athletic Hall Talking Ann Dowd ’74 to campus this May as our ARUNA GOLDSTEIN season al- of Fame along with his Commencement speaker. With a film, TV, and ways brings undefeated 1963-64 foot- stage acting resume spanning decades, Ann is most Assistant Director recently known for her Emmy Award-winning of Communications energy and ball team.) Eventually two About! portrayal of Aunt Lydia on The Handmaid’s Tale. DENNIS CROMMETT excitementA to the athletic generations of the family center, but this spring would follow and make Communications Writer the building itself is gen- their own marks—current and Coordinator KATE LAWLESS erating buzz. Walk in the trustee Daniel Decelles doors and you enter a ’89, Jennifer Cain ’89, and Please send letters to the refurbished lobby, with Aimee Decelles ’92. Dan 2. editor, class notes, obituaries, dramatic banners celebrating Wildcat pride, and and Jim would earn degrees at Brown, Columbia, THE CUTEST STORE 3. and changes of address to: a series of curated trophy cases highlighting Wil- and Harvard, and go on to successful careers in IN TOWN JEN DUBOIS’ The Williston Northampton School liston Northampton’s history of athletic prowess. finance; both also served as distinguished trustees Easthampton has been NEW NOVEL Advancement Office (For more on the project, see page 7.) for Williston. seriously upping its restaurant This spring, author and former 19 Payson Avenue game lately, but now it’s also Writers’ Workshop speaker, Easthampton, MA 01027 To accompany this vibrant new identity, the As noted on the athletic center’s new plaque, the home to an adorable new store email: [email protected] athletic center now has a new name—the Sabina standards and values Sabina Cain lived by “encour- Jennifer duBois ’02 released online: williston.com/alumni/connect/ Cain Family Athletic Center—and it is fitting that aged her children to develop their own character called Kawaii Supply. If you’re a whip-smart new novel that it honors a family that has been so supportive of the and values. These included a strong family bond back on campus, check out their follows the immensely successful Williston community: the family of James E. Cain and an appreciation for community and personal assortment of “super cute items” Cartwheel. We can’t put it down! ’68 and the late Daniel M. Cain ’64. The athletic relationships.” The remarkable generosity of Dan from Asia, and free anime movie center will be formally dedicated at a ceremony and Jim Cain over the years is a clear reflection screenings on Friday nights. Cover Photo during Reunion Weekend, on Friday, June 7, 2019, of Sabina’s values, and the family recently made a JAMI SAUNDERS but here I want to tell you a bit more about the Cain significant gift to the school that ensures that future family and their special relationship with Williston. Williston students will have the opportunity to de- In 1959, Sabina Cain’s husband died suddenly, velop the personal character that so defined her life. leaving the Holyoke mother with four children, The importance of passing on values is the theme Non-Discrimination Statement: Willis- ton admits qualified students of any race, ages 9 through 18, and no immediate source of of another article in this issue. In the story Reshap- color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, income or support. Determined to see her children ing Education (page 40), we hear from alumni tak- gender, religion, gender identity, gender receive the education she knew would open doors ing on some of the most pressing challenges in edu- expression, sexual orientation, or mental of opportunity, she sent her son Daniel to Willis- cation today, and how they draw on their Williston or physical disability, and extends to them ton, followed by James, both of whom thrived in experiences in their work. As always, the inspiring all the rights, privileges, programs, and the classrooms and excelled on the athletic fields. stories of how alumni are changing the world make activities generally accorded or made avail- able to students at the school. The school (Dan, a standout running back, was inducted into me proud to be a part of this community. 4. does not discriminate on the basis of race, WHO IS COMING TO color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, REUNION gender, religion, gender identity, gender Visit Williston.com/reunion to keep 5. expression, sexual orientation, or mental WHICH WILLISTON ENGLISH or physical disability, or any other status ROBERT W. HILL III P’15, ’19 up with which of your classmates are TEACHER ARE YOU? protected by applicable law in the admin- joining us on campus June 7–9— istration of its admissions, scholarships, 200+ already registered. There’s Are you more like Ryan Tyree (left), and loans, and its educational, athletic, and FOLLOW ROBERT HILL ON TWITTER AT @HILL3WILLISTON still time to sign up, too! Kyle Hanford ’97 (right), or someone else? other policies and programs. PHOTOGRAPHY CHATTMAN BY PHOTOGRAPHS Take The Willistonian’s clever online quiz to find out, at willistonian.org. SOCIAL STUDIES AROUND THE QUAD ALL SYSTEMS GO! If you’re looking for innovation, head to Williston’s robotics lab, where the Wildcat Robotics club takes full advantage of the 3D printer and robot practice field. In Trimester 2, the ambitious squad successfully qualified for the Southern New England Regional Tournament. Dean of Inclusion and science teacher Erin Davey competed in the Crashed Ryan Dwyer ’19 was one of 12 students who explored Latin American cities Ice Competition at Fenway Park (Google it for a peek at the insanity on ice). and coastlines on a 15-day spring break excursion to Peru and the Galápagos. 194 Main Street dorm won Willympics last fall Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrated with Williston In an Instagram photo contest, students submitted and Ms. Marsland and Kat Livingston ’22 are trainer and pro strongman Rob Kearney (left) after images of what they were grateful for. This spring #dormproud. Rob won a competition and married his fiancé, Joey. marks our first Pride Week at Williston! WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/WILLISTONNORTHAMPTON WWW.TWITTER.COM/WILLISTONNS WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/WILLISTONNS WWW.FLICKR.COM/WILLISTONNORTHAMPTON WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WILLISTONNORTHAMPTON PHOTOGRAPH BY CHATTMAN PHOTOGRAPHY CHATTMAN BY PHOTOGRAPH 4 WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL SPRING 2019 BULLETIN 5 Sporty A Banner Makeover Thanks to the Cain family, Idea the athletic center gets a new A favorite Commencement name and a new look tradition turns seven this year In April, Williston announced that our athletic center will be named the Sabina Commencement 2013 started the way it usually does: Cain Family Athletic Center, in honor Seniors dressed in white. Faculty members lined up in of the generosity of the family of James academic robes. Parents eagerly awaiting in the tent. Cain ’68 and the late Daniel Cain ’64 But on that sunny morning, there was something (for more on the family, see page new: each class marched into the tent carrying a 2.) Overseen by the award-winning brightly colored banner.