Celebrating Science in This Issue: the Science of Teaching Science Science Olympiad — Enriching the Curriculum What’S Happinging in Science at the Junior School? 4

ShadySideAcademywww.shadysideacademy.org MAGAZINE SPRING 2008 Celebrating Science In this issue: The Science of Teaching Science Science Olympiad — Enriching the Curriculum What’s Happinging in Science at the Junior School? 4

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Shady competing in team and individual state cham- Pennsylvania. Our 125th year will be a year of Side Academy pionships well into March. The second season celebration and reflection of what the Community: of the Hillman Performing Arts Series success- Academy has given to its students and com- Spring is here and fully concluded on May 9 at 7:30 PM with a munity. Stay tuned for more details about the exciting things are critically acclaimed performance by the upcoming celebrations of this historic year. bursting into bloom Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. I think it is safe to In this issue of thehady S Side Academy across all three cam- say that it has been another year of stellar Magazine, please read about the remarkable puses. I am happy achievement and outstanding accomplishment things that our faculty, students and alumni to report that the here at Shady Side Academy. are doing in science. From the innovative way Class of 2008 had As the end of the school year draws near we our Senior School students are learning science 14 semifinalists in are heading toward a significant milestone in and the success and dedication of our Middle the National Merit Scholarship Program, the history of Shady Side Academy, the School Science Olympiad team to the daily ranking us #1 among all independent schools school’s 125th anniversary. The 2008-2009 excitement on the faces of Junior School stu- in Western PA. What a testament to the hard school year will mark the 125th consecutive dents when they enter the science lab, it is clear work of this year’s graduating class and their year that Shady Side Academy has been pro- that Shady Side Academy is a place where sci- outstanding faculty both now and in years viding an exceptional education for its stu- ence abounds with tremendous joy, creativity past. This winter’s athletic season was yet dents while serving as a significant partner in and excellence. Many of our alumni have another success with swimming and wrestling the ongoing success of Pittsburgh and Western taken their solid science foundation and made

2 Shady Side Academy Magazine In this issue…

2 President’s Message

4 The Science of Teaching Science

8 Science Olympiad: Enriching the Curriculum and Expanding Minds

10 What’s Happening in Science at the Junior School?

12 Alumni Profile: The Adventurous 14 Life of the Curious Mind 14 Alumni Profile: Protecting Our Troops — at 30,000 Feet

16 Alumni Profile: Creating a Better Pittsburgh

18 Sports Briefs

22 Alumni Events

28 125 Years Strong

30 Class Notes 18 38 In Memoriam

42 Important Dates to Remember

careers for themselves in the fields of medicine, marine biology, physics and research. I 28 encourage you to read about a few of these alumni on the pages ahead. As you may sense, spring at Shady Side

Academy is not about winding down the On the front cover: Dr. Anita Schuchardt instructs a student during a biology lab period. school year as graduation nears, but rather we Cover Photo by: Melinda Miller are gearing up for what’s on the horizon for Editor: Jamie Brush ’98 the next school year as we enjoy and celebrate Associate Editors: Lauren Gilchrist ’03 and Melinda Miller the successes of this year. Contributors: Bob Grandizio, Sr., Rick Munroe ’84, Tom Southard, Science Department Faculty Photography: Jamie Brush ’98, Tim Giel, Lauren Gilchrist ’03 and Melinda Miller With every good wish, I am, Class News photos are submitted by alumni and Class Correspondents. Design Consultant: Peggy Warnock Sincerely, Printed by: Herrmann Printing and Lithography If you are interested in becoming a contributor to the Shady Side Academy Magazine, please contact Jamie Brush ’98 at [email protected] for details. Shady Side Academy Magazineis published by Shady Side Academy for its alumni, parents, and friends of the school. Letters and suggestions are welcome and should be sent to Jamie Brush, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, Thomas N. Southard, President PA 15238. Address corrections should be sent to The Alumni Office, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Shady Side Academy Junior School, 400 S. Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, 412-473-4400 Middle School, 500 Squaw Run Road East, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, 412-968-3100 Senior School, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, 412-968-3000 www.shadysideacademy.org

Spring 2008 3 The Science of Teaching

s the United States struggles to remain globally competitive in the fields BEGIN WITH THE BUILDING BLOCKS of science, engineering and mathematics, educators have begun to A During the early 1990s, a new theory of rethink how they teach science to high school students. In this evolution, Shady teaching science emerged that suggested the Side Academy is emerging as a center of excellence in the teaching of high fundamentals of physical science be taught during the freshman high school year in school science. Beginning with Science Department Chair Dr. Kathy Malone order to lay the foundation for chemistry exploring the modeling technique for teaching physics and incorporating it into and biology, which had moved much more to a molecular science than the class, genus her classes, the Senior School Science Department recently moved to a physics- and species model prevalent throughout the first curriculum, ultimately resulting in a complete retooling of the science 20th Century. Because the concepts of physics are tangible and demonstrable, they curriculum at the Senior School. Shady Side Academy’s Senior School Science can be grasped easily by younger students, Faculty is now being looked to as innovators and experts who, last summer, usually requiring only basic algebra skills. began teaching teachers about incorporating some of Shady Side Academy’s In the fall of 2005, Shady Side Academy committed to reversing the traditional order initiatives into their own classrooms. of high school science classes from biology,

4 Shady Side Academy Magazine by Melinda Miller Science analyzing data. Students use computers and SMART Boards to help analyze and demonstrate their findings. “Younger students,” according to Tom Trigg, Associate President of Shady Side Academy, “are kinesthetic learners, so modeling is a good approach for them.” “We want our students to be able to fig- ure out how to connect information in their world and make sense of it,” explains Dr. Malone. “Using the modeling method has allowed us to begin teaching our students how to inquire, communicate and evaluate.” “I think this is a better way of teaching,” adds Dr. Schuchardt, “because students learn to solve problems and critically analyze data. They also learn to communicate with each other. It has been interesting to watch freshmen learn to really listen to each other without talking on top of one another. This year, our first biology modeling students [who have now been learning via modeling for three years] really get it — they get how to collaborate, how to listen and how to reach a consensus.” Added Mr. Robert Reiland, Senior School science teacher, “David Hestenes, who developed the physics modeling workshop, explained it to me by saying: ‘Everything is a model!’”

INCORPORATING MODELING To demonstrate the effects of forces and motion, for example, a physics modeling class incorporates experiment design, data chemistry and physics to teaching all enter- “We all shadowed Kathy Malone during analysis and synthesis and class presentations ing freshman students physics first. To pre- our first year of physics modeling,” added to uncover the concepts behind these princi- pare for this change (and to have enough biology teacher Dr. Anita Schuchardt. “It ples. Students work in groups of two or three faculty trained in teaching physics), all was a new subject for me, Bill and our other with the teacher circulating throughout the Shady Side Academy Senior School Science colleagues. The entire Science Faculty met classroom, asking questions of the students Faculty trained during summer breaks at daily during the first year of physics-first to about the information they are logging and Arizona State’s Modeling Instruction in talk about how classes were going, trou- why it does or does not make sense. Teachers High School Physics program. bleshoot and learn tips and techniques from also ask students how they know what they “Learning physics was really different for each other.” are asserting and why they think something me,” said Mr. Bill Diehl, a biology teacher for Teaching physics at the freshman level is happened the way it did. After mapping and 37 years at the Academy who took the course conducive to promoting an inquiry-based analyzing their data using the computer, stu- in Arizona during the summer of 2005. “But method of learning like modeling. For dents document their work on white-boards it was helpful to learn a new discipline and to example, students might perform an exper- and make a group presentation to the class. keep my mind flexible about my own meth- iment to demonstrate the laws of gravity. Classmates pose questions, and presenters ods of teaching.” The Class of 2008 will be Modeling-based learning allows students to must explain their answers. the first class of “physics-first” students to approach learning as a scientist would by Research shows that students taught graduate from Shady Side Academy. performing experiments and tracking and physics using a modeling approach out-per-

Spring 2008 5 The Class of 2008 will be the first class of “physics-first”students to graduate from Shady Side Academy.

form their non-modeling peers on standardized exams testing the students’ understanding of physics concepts. Arizona State, a leader in developing the physics modeling program, conducted an internal evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching physics via modeling using a standardized test. The exam evaluated teaching effectiveness by asking students to apply scientific concepts in physical situations. The test was given to approximately 10,000 students nationwide. Students who took a “traditional” physics class improved their scores 17%, while modeling instruction students improved their scores by 28% the first year a teacher implemented modeling and 45% when the teacher had two years of modeling experience. (From “Modeling Instruction in High School Physics Flyer,” Department of Physics and Astronomy, Arizona State). More than just benefiting from higher test scores, however, students learn skills that they can apply in college-level science courses and across disciplines. “It’s giving students the tools to solve problems by acting sorts of modeling analytics and problem writing Shady Side’s science curriculum in like scientists themselves,” says Malone. solving tools. No matter what your job chemistry and biology, setting in motion the “After taking modeling based physics at task, you still need to convince people of science curriculum’s evolution toward Shady Side, one recent graduate told me your case, you need to collect data to make becoming an entirely modeling-based pro- that his college physics class was a ‘slam the case and you need to be able to support gram. Biology and chemistry teachers not dunk’,” she adds. Besides the benefits stu- your conclusion. Our students are learning only observed physics classes but they also dents derive in their science courses from more than concepts, they are standing up in sat in on each other’s classes in order to learning through the modeling approach, front of their peers making a case that says ensure the continuity of skills students the skills students learn are applicable ‘Yes, I can do that.’” would need from one class to the next uti- across disciplines. Malone explains, lizing the modeling approach. In the fall of “People in any profession can apply these 2006, the first chemistry modeling class was PHYSICS MODELING SPURS launched, and the fall of 2007 marked the NEW APPROACH IN BIOLOGY beginning of biology modeling at Shady AND CHEMISTRY Side Academy. As Senior School Science Faculty went “As soon as I started my physics classes at through the Modeling Instruction in High Arizona State,” said Dr. Anita Schuchardt, School Physics program at Arizona State, Senior School biology teacher, “I began to chemistry and biology teachers not only think about ways to apply modeling in our learned about teaching physics but began to biology curriculum. My notebooks from get excited about applying the Arizona my time at Arizona State are full of ideas State modeling methodology to chemistry and scribbles about incorporating modeling and biology to create a more hands-on, in biology.” inquiry-based experience in the chemistry “We met every day,” said Bill Diehl of this and biology curriculums. With the support first year of teaching using modeling. “We and encouragement of the administration, relied on each other and learned from each Science Faculty spent their summers re- other. You really have to be on your toes

6 Shady Side Academy Magazine when you’re in a classroom helping stu- put together a study of how students per- dents develop experiments.” formed on comprehension and use of basic “I’ve really had to learn what sorts of concepts of physics before and after the questions to ask students,” explained change. Faculty developed concept tests for physics teacher Heather Fani, “to help them both chemistry and biology as well to begin explain their findings and help them identi- tracking results of teaching using the mod- fy the tools to get there.” eling technique. “We’re also tweaking as we go,” added The initial analysis of freshman students Dr. Schuchardt. “We spend a lot of time demonstrated that exiting students per- outside of our classrooms talking about formed better on physics concepts, mathe- what is working and sharing resources.” matical skills and science reasoning tests Summer 2008 Science Workshops when physics, rather than biology, is taught for Teachers freshman year. Student grasp of scientific con- • Modeling Instruction in Physics: Mechanics WHERE TO NEXT? cepts is now evolving into a larger study, con- July 7-11, 2008, 9 AM -4:30 PM daily Dr. Malone saw positive student results from ducted by Shady Side Academy Science the first year she incorporated modeling in Faculty. Dr. Malone and Dr. Schuchardt, with • Modeling Instruction in Physics: Electricity her physics classroom, but she couldn’t find other Science Faculty, have found that stu- and Magnetism any research that adequately explained why. dents’ grasp of concepts and problem solving July 14-18, 2008, 9 AM - 4:30 PM daily (Her interest in the success of teaching skills increased close to 20% — in line with • Modeling Instruction in Chemistry physics via modeling led her to pursue an the study conducted by Arizona State. June 23-27, 2008, 9 AM - 4:30 PM daily interdisciplinary Doctorate in Instruction Dr. Malone and Dr. Schuchardt have both • Modeling Instruction in Biology presented papers on their findings at con- June 23-27, 2008, 9 AM - 4:30 PM daily ferences this spring. • Physics First: Modeling Instruction for 9th “The interesting thing about teaching any Grade, Algebra-Based Physics discipline using a modeling method,” said June 30-July 3, 2008, 8 AM - 5 PM daily Dr. Schuchardt, “is that you can target mul- For more information, tiple intelligences and learning styles — visit www.shadysideacademy.org/discovery everyone will have an access point to the information, whether you’re a visual learner, one who learns by hearing or one who has to have your hands on stuff to learn.” how to incorporate modeling beyond One limitation to the new program is that physics. Last summer’s workshops drew the science lab space, built in the 1980s, mainly local teachers from the Pittsburgh doesn’t accommodate the collaborative region, and as the faculty continue to inno- learning and teaching that science modeling vate and present at conferences, teachers requires. “This space is great if you’re doing from further afield are coming to Shady cookbook demonstrations,” explains Dr. Side Academy this summer to learn tech- Malone, “but when you’re encouraging stu- niques in teaching not only physics but and Cognition at Carnegie Mellon dents to go back and take another look at chemistry and biology via modeling. University.) “While we could see the their experiment results, it’s just not feasible Dr. Schuchardt laughs as she acknowl- improvements in the standardized test to move them from classroom to lab and edges, “As a faculty we’ve spent a lot of time results, no one could tell me why,” explained back again in the space of a science period. during our summers and vacations to for- Malone. “Was it just the modeling tech- We can’t have students in the lab unsuper- ward our science modeling curriculum, and nique? Was it some combination of tech- vised for safety reasons. Our Science Faculty it hasn’t always been easy. But we’re excited niques?” It appears that how we learn what has to work a bit harder on how we manage at the results of our students thus far and we learn is not so very different from field to our classroom and lab time because we don’t we’re excited that we’re teaching not only field. Malone’s work demonstrating the use have combined classroom-labs where the science but also problem solving skills.” of modeling techniques resulted in a more teacher can supervise both areas at once.” Shady Side Academy’s Senior School expert-like ability to apply strategies to solve “It’s hard to have a modeling class in our Science Faculty will continue to evaluate problems. These strategies include diagram- big single lab at the same time as an students’ grasp of pre-defined concepts at ming the problem, referring to physical prin- advanced lab,” added Dr. Schuchardt the beginning and end of each year of ciples underlying the problem, evaluating the “when we may be counting fruit flies with physics, chemistry and biology. solution using more than one method, using lots of ‘eewwss!’ while the other class may “It’s exciting to be teaching not only sci- fewer equations to solve the problem and be viewing a demonstration.” ence,” concluded Malone, “but to also be solving the problem in less time. As the Shady Side Academy Senior School teaching students how to organize and To track the results of the Senior School Science Faculty delves further into teaching explain what’s happening in their worlds. department’s course sequence change, mem- science using modeling, it has begun to offer This sort of learning will serve them well bers of the Science Faculty collaborated to summer workshops to teach other teachers throughout their lives.”

Spring 2008 7 Science Olympiad:Enriching the

Senior School Science Olympiad Team members play the instruments they constructed for the event “Sounds of Music.”

he two week break from Science Olympiad is a nonprofit organiza- Regional, State and National Science Olympiad tion that was founded in 1983 by two edu- tournaments held in March and April. Tclasses at the end of March cators who wanted to bring the excitement On March 22, the Middle School Science seems to be most well known for of competition to science. The first tourna- Olympiad Team convened for their final ments were held in Michigan and Delaware practice before the Regional Competition on relaxing vacations, catching up on and were such successes that they drew March 26 at California University of interest from school districts and science Pennsylvania. The lab at the Middle School homework and sleep and maybe faculty from around the country. Today was buzzing with activity. Two students were even some last minute college vis- there are more than 14,000 participating practicing their “Write It, Do It” skills, which schools nationwide. is an event that involves one team member its, but it is also the height of the While their fellow students were enjoying writing directions on how to build a specific what was left of Spring Break, Middle and structure out of certain materials and the Science Olympiad season. Senior School Science Olympiad Teams and other team member executing the construc- Coaches were hard at work fine tuning their tion based on the directions alone. Another knowledge and skills in preparation for the student was using a college level textbook to

8 Shady Side Academy Magazine Curriculum and Expanding Minds by Jamie Brush ’98 choose from, affording each team member an opportunity to use their strengths. Ms. Maxwell and Mr. Matia estimate that they spend over 600 hours a year working on Science Olympiad-related activities, and their hard work seems to have paid off. For four of the past six years, Shady Side Academy has sent a Middle School Science Olympiad Team to the National Tournament. The top two teams in each state advance to Nationals every year. “We don’t emphasize winning, but we are there for the experience, and we just happen to do well most of the time, which is a testament Senior School Science Olympiad Team members to the hard work of our teams,” said Mr. make last minute adjustments to their glider Matia. At the 2008 State Tournament, the before a test run while Ms. Montemurro looks on. Middle School team finished in third place overall and came in first place in four events, including “Science Word,” “Amphibians and Reptiles,” “Anatomy” and “Scrambler.” The strength and success of the Middle School Science Olympiad Team has led to continued achievement at the Senior School level. “High schools who perform well in Science Olympiad tournaments have middle schools who traditionally perform well,” said Stephanie Montemurro, Senior School Science Olympiad Coach and science teacher. At the high school level, or C Division as it’s called, the events are similar but more advanced to build the skills and knowledge Middle School team members test of the competitors. “There isn’t time to their tower during competition. teach astronomy, oceanography and foren- sics during the school day, but Science Olympiad allows students to explore those subject areas and build problem solving skills as well,” said Sarah Cudney, Senior School Science Olympiad Coach and science teacher. Ms. Cudney recalls lending a student an advanced college textbook to prepare for the Oceanography event and hav- prepare for his event, “Crave the Wave,” “These students are all a part of a team, they ing it returned in a matter of days because where students demonstrate knowledge and all crave science and they all are happy to the student had read it. “They absorb every- skills needed to solve problems and answer spend their free time in the science lab on a thing they can get their hands on,” she said. questions regarding all types and areas of Saturday afternoon,” said Ms. Maxwell. On a Tuesday morning during Spring waves and wave motions. A seventh grader Missing were the moans and groans that you Break, Ms. Montemurro assembled the was adding to his resource binder which typically hear from Middle Schoolers when Senior School “Wright Stuff” event team in would be used in the “Amphibians and they are asked to do something over again. Curry Gymnasium to practice for an upcom- Reptiles” event, where students have to iden- These students were eager to improve and ing event in which they constructed a model tify North American species by scientific help make their team better. airplane that would hopefully remain in flight name. Bonnie Maxwell and John Matia, Each school’s team is made up of 15 stu- longer than the team’s competitors’ planes. Middle School Science Olympiad Coaches dents. The students compete in pairs in 23 dif- This practice time was set aside specifically and science teachers, move from pair to pair ferent events, and it’s the student’s choice what for the team to learn how to launch the plane. to present some new questions and offer sug- they want to participate in. “The kids get to gestions to the students. This is a typical learn about what they are interested in,” said Saturday Science Olympiad practice. Ms. Maxwell. There are a variety of events to Continued on page 11

Spring 2008 9 What’s Happening in Science at the

eleste Janosko, also known as Mrs. J’s geology unit wrapped up with a visit from “Geode” Jeff Smith, a local geologist CJ, teaches science at the Junior who recently returned from a trip to a School to some of the Academy’s youngest stu- Mexican geode mine. He showed a slideshow and short video of his trip and dents in kindergarten through second grade. also brought geodes along with him for the students to break open and reveal the crys- Every spring her students study a unit on tals inside. “Geode” Jeff answered several Geology. Some of the activities in the unit insightful questions from the students, rang- involve observing different characteristics ing from “How cold does the mine get?” to of rocks, weighing and recording weight of “Does the mine ever flood?” Mrs. J admits certain rocks, creating their own salt crys- that this is one of her students’ favorite days tals, exploring to find minerals on campus of the year in science, and one of her young and touring the Hillman Hall of Minerals “scientists” responded, “the best day ever.” and Gems at the Carnegie Museum. Mrs.

10 Shady Side Academy Magazine Junior School? Mr. Matia, Middle School Science Olympiad Coach, gives some input to students working on the “Write It, Do It” event.

Middle School Science Olympiad Team members observe the characteristics of rocks and minerals in order to identify them.

Science Olympiad continued from page 9

With Ms. Montemurro looking on, after just a few flights the team decided to head back to the lab for some last minute weight adjustments. “This is the ultimate teaching experience,” said Ms. Montemurro. “There are no grades to worry about; their main concern is learning the science and understanding it.” The Senior School Science Olympiad Team has qualified for the State tournament every year since 1997, placing in the top 5 in the state in 2006 and in 2007. All four of the Science Olympiad Coaches at Jeff McCarroll teaches science to the older engineering behind building a structurally the Middle and Senior Schools acknowledge Junior School students, the third through sound bridge, and it’s the students’ job to that the program’s greatest accomplishment is fifth graders. Every spring, Mr. McCarroll’s build something strong, light-weight, cre- enriching the cutting edge science program students complete a unit on bridge building. ative, precise and within budget. At the end that already exists at Shady Side Academy. His students are divided into groups, which of the unit, all bridges are tested under “Most students wouldn’t be exposed to mate- act as project teams. Each team has a pro- weights, and the strongest bridge combined rial like this until their college level courses, ject manager, an architect and an accoun- with the bridge that best meets the above and Science Olympiad allows us to introduce tant. Roles are not assigned but rather listed criteria is the winner. “It’s truly an it to sixth graders,” said Ms. Maxwell. “Our determined by group members. The interdisciplinary unit,” said Mr. McCarroll. classes lay a strong foundation for science, and accountant from one team noted, “I love “I think the students enjoy it because they Science Olympiad allows for exceptional sci- math, so I’m the accountant,” as she added can use their individual strengths to work ence students to go beyond the classroom,” a debit to her balance sheet. The goal is to together and make something that works.” said Ms. Montemurro. “It’s a program for build a bridge with a budget of $1 million. students who just don’t get enough science Mr. McCarroll teaches the physics and homework,” she said with a smile.

Spring 2008 11 The adventurous life of the curious mind By Lauren Gilchrist ’03

ALUMNI PROFILE LAUREN SHUMAN FLOYD ’93

Photo: Lauren Shuman Floyd ’93 diving in the Florida Keys important for many reasons. Why protect our beaches and marine habitats? “Because they’re there,” Lauren explains. On a more personal note, “Because I can’t imagine my grandkids not being able to see these things when they dive,” she says. She also emphasizes the economic importance of preservation. Tourism is an important tax base in coastal regions, support for protection comes from interest, and interest in vacationing at a particular coastal des- A Rock Beauty, also tination is in part driven by the quality of the beach. known as a “Steeler Fish” “I always knew science was my thing,” Lauren says of her according to Lauren. decision to become a scientist. As early as her days at the “Actually, I pronounce it Senior School she remembers having an aptitude for it. “I also ‘Stiller’ Fish, to be exact.” remember the passion of my teachers,” she explains, especially Dr. Weill and Mr. Reiland. Reiland’s physics class particularly piqued her scientific inquiry: “Anything that caught our eye he would have us write down in our journals, and he would explain it in a scientific way.” Tracing even further back than her love of science, how- auren Shuman Floyd ’93 gets to do on a daily ever, is Lauren’s love of the water. “As a kid, my mom basis what most of us only dream of doing dur- couldn’t get me out the YMCA swimming pool.” Her Ling our yearly two weeks of vacation — she gets love of the ocean, however, developed at a later stage. “I to observe tropical fish and corals, go boating off the used to wear socks in the ocean so I wouldn’t step on any- coast of pristine beaches, and take in the brilliant sun- thing slimy,” she relates. Once over her fear of the slimy, sets of the Bahamas. though, Lauren developed a passion for SCUBA diving But for Lauren, the sun, sand and swimming isn’t all and realized she “needed to find a way to get paid to play. A marine biologist by training, Lauren works for dive.” Marine biology seemed a natural fit. Proof positive Coastal Planning and Engineering, Inc. (CPE), a Boca that you really can do what you love for a living, Lauren Raton, Florida based coastal engineering firm that engi- holds a B.A. from Middlebury College in Biology and neers shore protection projects and consults with clients, Environmental Science with a concentration in coastal communities and gov- ernmental agencies on topics such as coastal engineering, coastal planning, coastal/marine geology, coastal surveying (geo- matics), environmental science and regulatory permitting. In her role as Marine Biologist, Lauren specializes in beach renourishment projects. A variety of factors cause beach deterioration, Lauren explains, including erosion due to real estate development that is occurring too close to the ocean, hurri- “Scenes like this are one of the perks of this job.” canes and even global warming. The consequences of such deterioration can be found Conservation Biology and also an M.S. from Nova even further than diminishing shorelines: coral reefs and Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center in plant and animal life found off the coast are drastically Marine Biology and Coastal Zone Management. She is affected by beach destruction. To counteract the effects of an American Academy of Underwater Sciences Scientific beach degradation on the marine habitat to which beach- Diver with over 800 logged dives; Dry Suit, Nitrox, and es are integrally tied, Lauren and her team collect data Rescue and Advanced Diver certified; and also a from reefs before the beginning of human beachfront Divemaster-in-training. development projects occur, during development pro- One might think that diving would become routine for jects, and following their completion to help ensure CPE’s someone who gets to do it as frequently as Lauren. Quite clients have a minimal impact on the natural environ- the opposite seems to be true, however. “I can go out for a ment. On coastlines that are already damaged, CPE helps dive and spend over an hour on one part of a reef,” she to plan and execute dredging projects that use offshore says. Spoken in the words of a true scientist, “The closer sand to add volume to beaches. you look, the more you find.” Lauren believes her conservation work and research is

Spring 2008 13 ALUMNI PROFILE DR. BRIAN LEDDEN ’92 Protecting our troops — at 30,000 feet By Lauren Gilchrist ’03

ieutenant Brian Ledden’s path to medi- Pomona College in Claremont, California splendidly, and Dr. Ledden lived up to his L cine has been unconventional — almost after graduating with the Class of 1992. At end of the bargain, serving as Concertmaster as unconventional as the kind of medicine Pomona, he majored in political science, also of the Pomona College Orchestra during his he practices. completing requirements for the college’s senior year. As a Middle School student at Shady Side pre-law and pre-med programs. “Pomona With student loan payments short on the Academy, Dr. Ledden took part in an experi- was a serendipitous opportunity,” says Dr. horizon, Dr. Ledden made a “gut decision” ment to include Middle School students in Ledden. Attending Boston University for his and joined the Navy following his gradua- Senior School dorms. Says Jeff Miller, Senior freshman year, he transferred to Pomona tion from Pomona. “I decided to join the School English Faculty, “Brian Ledden basi- after visiting Ed Tsai ’92 during spring break. Navy because it seemed like a cool job. I con- cally lived with Karin and I starting in his “I fell in love with the place, if only for the sidered at the time a variety of corporate Middle School years. He was shy, young and fact that I could wear shorts during winter! I jobs, but the offers weren’t sufficiently weighed about 56 pounds. He played the vio- knew it would be tough applying as a trans- appealing at the time.” Working in Logistics lin and was a smart math/science boy. He was fer into Pomona, so I took the back-door aboard the USS Yorktown (CG-48) in one of our first ventures in child-rearing.” route and marketed my violin skills to the Pascagoula, Mississippi, Dr. Ledden was Dr. Ledden crossed the country to attend Music Department.” That strategy worked responsible for disbursing paychecks, food

14 Shady Side Academy Magazine want a profession helping people? Probably lace but also overall impressions of the the fact that most all my SSA friends’ parents United States and its armed forces. were doctors helped plant the seed as early as Currently in Flight Surgeon training, Dr. my Middle School days.” Returning to Ledden is learning the ins and outs of prima- school, Dr. Ledden attended Nova ry care and preventive medicine for Navy Southeastern University’s College of pilots. “‘Flight Surgeon’ is a bit of a mis- Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, nomer,” he says of his job title. Caring for Florida to pursue his Doctor of Osteopathy. some of the nation’s most elite pilots involves Upon completion of his D.O., Dr. Ledden an entirely different assessment and treat- returned to active duty in the Navy, complet- ment process than what a civilian, or even ing a psychiatry internship at the Naval ground-based military personnel, might Medical Center in San Diego, California. Dr. undergo. Dr. Ledden explains that if a fight- Ledden was then sent on a one year assign- er pilot develops even just a cold, he must ment to the Third Marine Logistics Group in “down” that pilot and determine when they Okinawa, Japan following his internship. can fly again. Because fighter planes are During this assignment he deployed to the unpressurized, there’s great risk that a pilot southern Philippine islands and also served could blow an eardrum or sinus if they were as the 31st Marine Expedition Unit Surgeon. to fly when sick. While in the Philippines, Dr. Ledden’s unit Dr. Ledden’s work isn’t all medicine, provided basic medical, dental and also vet- though. Currently serving at the Naval erinary care for locals. Aeromedical Institute in Pensacola, Florida, Although he’s “not a big fan of being out in his Flight Surgeon training also includes the field,” Dr. Ledden recognizes the impor- some basic pilot training. In one week alone tance of his and other medical missions to he has completed about six flights in a heli- war-torn parts of the world. Military medical copter with an instructor, learning how to missions are part of the “front line in the war hover and taxi. The next week he will com- on terrorism,” Dr. Ledden says. Because plete a T-34 flight. there are frequent clashes between rebels and Scheduled to begin a new tour of duty as the Philippine Army in this predominantly a Flight Surgeon upon completion of his Muslim area, military medical missions have training, Dr. Ledden will join a Naval or the opportunity to positively impact not only Marine aviation squadron beginning some the health and well-being of the local popu- time in June.

services and retail services aboard the USS Yorktown. He also briefly served along with Kyle Knapp ’92. “The experience was chal- lenging in that it was the first professional period where I was in charge of quite a few people,” he says. Dr. Ledden ensured the crew was appropriately paid and disbursed funds for the U.S. Government. “When we went on deployment, I had over $300,000 in cash in my safe along with a box of blank U.S. Treasury checks. [It] was tempting to disappear to Mexico!” Dr. Ledden was also responsible for keeping a crew of 350 sailors well-fed — no small task. Although he was a successful manager, Dr. Ledden decided to go back to school to pursue his medical degree because he still had an appetite for medicine and realized management wasn’t a passion of his. “I became a doctor since I always had an academic interest in medicine, and I felt my personality matched the profession well — who doesn’t

Spring 2008 15 provide a place for the dads or uncles or other mentors to get involved in workshop projects with the kids and young adults — to help foster self-reliance and self-confidence.” Dr. Bahnson has had an interest in science for as long as he can remember. Growing up during the 1950s and 60s, the launch of Sputnik and John F. Kennedy’s challenge to the United States to put a man on the moon, Dr. Bahnson participated in an accelerated elementary and secondary school curriculum in Baltimore that focused on science. As a child, his parents encouraged him to invent and explore on his own. He has fond memories of launching rockets and creating explosions. “One time my parents had a dinner party, and I had just finished preparing ALUMNI PROFILE an advanced chemistry experiment in the backyard. My parents brought the entire DR. ALFRED “BLAY” BAHNSON ’66 dinner party out onto the back patio to wit- ness the spectacle. I received a polite round of applause after the explosion, and they went back into the house to carry on with their Creating a better Pittsburgh evening.” By Lauren Gilchrist ’03 Although Dr. Bahnson graduated from Fox Chapel High School in 1965, he was only 16 cientist, entrepreneur and volunteer are volunteer and community leader. For the years old at the time, and he and his parents Sthree titles that might initially seem past six years he has been involved with an didn’t believe he was ready for college. “I mutually exclusive. Dr. Alfred “Blay” outreach effort in a public housing commu- graduated from high school twice,” Dr. Bahnson ’66, however, has melded these nity on Pittsburgh’s Northside that promotes Bahnson explains. He came to Shady Side diverse roles into a lifestyle that is commu- children’s safety and well-being by offering Academy for a year of enrichment and nity-conscious, scientifically-focused and families year-round after-school activities “maturing.” He feels he learned a lot from uniquely his own. and summer sessions that promote social, the experience. After a year at Shady Side, By day, Dr. Bahnson is a Co-Founder of emotional and academic well-being. The Dr. Bahnson continued on to Bowdoin Kairos Instruments, a start-up company spe- organization aims to strengthen communi- College, earning his B.S. in Chemistry and cializing in the development and sale of live ties by engaging families and enhancing the Physics. He would later complete M.S. and cell imaging microscopes. Kairos emerged skills and knowledge of the community to Ph.D. work at the University of Pittsburgh in out of a need Dr. Bahnson identified for a increase the safety of children. “When kids Human Genetics. His work experience is as microscope that could keep cells alive and get out of school, they get help with their varied as managing a gene therapy applica- observable for an extended period of time. homework, play games and get a meal,” Dr. tion lab, being a Quality Control Chemist for The majority of biomedical research today is Bahnson explains. Wishing to be more avail- the Allegheny County Health Department, conducted at the molecular level, looking at able to the children participating in the pro- and teaching and doing research at the DNA, RNA and protein, but imaging tech- gram, while thinking of renewing a past University of Pittsburgh. His latest complete nology enables the observer to examine the interest in metal work and sculpture as he research project, “Quantitation of Cellular behavior of the entire cell. Kairos’ live cell approaches retirement, Dr. Bahnson recently Protein Production in Real Time,” was a five imaging technology is able to create time- relocated to the community and is renovat- year project made possible by a $2.9 million lapsed video of cells over extended periods of ing a home nearby. “It’s a gated community,” grant from the National Institute of Health. time in order to examine growth and death, he says, “so that adds a degree of security for Where he is right now in his life and career or the reaction of the cells to external stimuli the kids and other residents that you don’t is a product of where he has lived, worked such as drugs and other cells. Although the always have in public housing.” and volunteered. “I feel there’s been a need cost of live cell imaging technology is cur- In the summer, Dr. Bahnson often finds for a change in priorities in my life, which is rently only within the reach of university himself corralled into repairing bikes on the why I’m spending so much time working level biomedical researchers who receive sub- sidewalk further up the street from where he with kids…and also playing music a lot,” Dr. stantial research grants, Dr. Bahnson and his now lives. “These kids don’t have many Bahnson says. In his spare time, he plays bass partners hope to cut the cost of producing opportunities to learn how to use tools, to fix with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra the microscopes by about half in the next few things and do projects. And doing projects is and other amateur groups. Still on the cut- years, making the technology more accessi- where you learn the importance of fractions ting edge of his own academic work, Dr. ble to both researchers and students. and measurements, chemistry and math. I’d Bahnson is an exemplary Pittsburgh leader. By afternoon and evening, Dr. Bahnson is a like to try to work with the community to

16 Shady Side Academy Magazine Grandparents Day Junior SCHOOL EVENTS Winter Festival of theArts Lifers visittheJuniorSchool! Lynne Voelp ReedDay: Sports BRIEFS WINTER SEASON 2008

Boys’ Basketball By Jacob Cohen ’08 The Boys’ Basketball team had another successful season, finishing second in their con- ference and advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The highlight of the season was winning the Shady Side Holiday Tournament for the first time since 2000. The team was led by Senior Captain and team MVP Ben Kander, who also led the team in scoring. The boys had a final record Side Academy Girls’ Basketball history. The Shady Side Wrestling took 4th place, losing of 18-8 and look to continue their success girls won their section with a 13-1 record, in the consolation finals to a very strong next year with returning Juniors Eddie went to the playoffs and beat Jeannette to Reynolds team. In the individual tourna- Sheerer, Billy Nickel and Tim Egan, as well move on. They then lost to Beaver, ending ments, SSA had 6 Section Champions, as returning Sophomores Jerome Barnes their season. Although it seems like it was a including Geoff Alexander ’11, Frank and Ben Cohen. short season, they accomplished many Martellotti ’10, Dane Johnson ’09, things. Nice work, Lady Indians. You Matthew Cunningham ’10, Kurt Brendel owned it! ’08 and Roman SanDoval ’09. Also Girls’ Basketball advancing to the WPIAL tournament were By Kelsey Olander ’08 Ian Knepshield ’09, David Brown ’09, Wrestling Anthony Elias ’11, Tim Giel, Jr. ’09 and The Girls’ Basketball team had a very suc- By Timothy Giel ’09 Nick Ciesielski ’10. At WPIALs, Geoff cessful season. There was an ongoing fre- Alexander, Dane Johnson, Matthew quency of injuries, but they were able to The SSA Wrestling team did very well this Cunningham, Kurt Brendel and Roman accomplish a lot of their goals. One of their year, finishing with a 25-4 record. The SanDoval won championships, tying a biggest accomplishments was winning their Indians finished 2nd in the WPIAL, losing WPIAL team record with five individual section out rightly for the first time in Shady in the finals. In the PIAA tournament,

18 Shady Side Academy Magazine ond place finish at WPIALs in the past time. However, three out of the last five twelve years and finishing an impressive games of the season were victories against fourth at the State Championship meet. some of the best prep school hockey com- Trevor Scheid had an amazing year, setting petition in the country. Through winter WPIAL and State records in the 200 and break, the team took a trip to the Czech 500 Freestyles. The 200 Free Relay also set Republic and enjoyed not only great com- a WPIAL record (Frank Brown ’10, Max petition but great sight seeing as well. Ginsberg, David Paulk ’11 and Trevor Playoffs this year were held in Lake Placid, Scheid) and so did the 400 Free Relay (Frank New York, which is home to the National Brown, Max Ginsberg, Basyl Stuyvesant ’09 Sports Academy and the infamous 1980 and Trevor Scheid). Sophomore Margaux Olympic Games’ Miracle on Ice. It was sad Georgiadis won WPIAL titles in the 100 and to see three of the Seniors go, but Shady 200 Freestyles and anchored the winning Side Boys’ Prep Ice Hockey is looking for- 200 Free Relay with Katie Vincett, Alexis ward to next season as a lot of the team’s Georgiadis ’09 and Anne Marie Bilott ’11. top talent is returning and as it continues to The dynasty that Shady Side Academy build this wonderful program. Champions. At the Southwest Regional Swimming has become over the years can The undermanned Boys’ Varsity Ice Championships, Geoff Alexander, Dane largely be attributed to John Landreth’s Hockey team worked hard all season and Johnson and Matthew Cunningham took coaching. Whatever Head Coach John never quit. The team’s hard worked paid off home the gold for the Indians. Seven indi- Landreth is doing, it is working. This past during the last week of the season when viduals qualified for the State season has been no different from the others, they defeated Sewickley Academy, the PIHL Championships at Hershey. The wrestlers and although both the boys’ and girls’ teams 6th ranked A team, and finished second in also took home the team championship, will lose a few outstanding swimmers, with the Shady Side Academy Invitational. beating Burrell by 3.5 points. At Hershey Landreth leading the way, both teams should the team again proved why they have been be in good shape to have another successful near or at the top of the state rankings all and rewarding season. season. Of the 7 individuals who qualified Girls’ Prep Ice Hockey for the tournament, 6 of them placed in the By Stacey Mates ’08 top 6 in their respective weight classes. By Girls’ Prep Ice Hockey began its season this placing 6 wrestlers, Shady Side was able to Boys’ Prep Ice Hockey year with five new girls. In the team’s first run away with the team title, winning the By Jeffrey Broad ’08 league weekend in Maryland, they had to tournament by more than thirty points. Overall, it was a building year for the Shady play the defending WHILMA champions. Side Boys’ Prep Ice Hockey team. Though Despite the lack of experience the team’s the season started off slowly, by the end the rookies had playing in the league, Lexie Swimming team was making big strides. The team lost Scozio ’11 had two goals, which resulted in By Sean Hannon ’09 its first game to the league champions, St. the game finishing in a 2-2 tie. The girls Andrews College, 4-1. They came back continued the season on a high note, beat- The Boys’ and Girls’ Swimming teams have with a terrific win against Loyola Academy ing Holton Arms, Princeton High School, had another very successful season. The and then lost the 5th place game in over- and Princeton Day School with a final boys’ team, led by Senior Co-Captains Trevor Scheid, Max Ginsberg, Peter Hirsch and Brendan Hannon, won their section title, finished the dual meet season undefeated, captured their seventh WPIAL title in a row, and finished third at the State Championships. The girls’ team, led by Senior Co-Captains Margaux LeMaster and Kristen McKnight and Junior Co- Captains Alexis Geor- giadis and Katie Vincett, also had a very successful regular season, winning yet another section title, capturing their ninth sec-

Spring 2008 19 league record of 4-1-1 and an overall record 11-7-2. Despite an unfortunate loss to the 2008 WHILMA champions in the championship qualifier game, the team came in third place. It would have been nice to win the championship banner at home since the Roy McKnight Hockey Center was the host of this year’s girls’ playoff weekend, but since the team will only be losing three seniors, Girls’ Prep Ice Hockey will be a big threat next year. Lastly, there were two girls nominated to the league first team: Lexie Scozio ’11 and Morgan Polley ’10, along with one honorable mention: Nicole Wei ’10. Congratulations!

Squash By David Edwards ’08 It was another exciting season for coach Mike Smith’s prep squash team. Led by Senior captains David Edwards, Andrew Klein and Alex Petraglia, the team traveled 2007-2008 Winter Sports Records to Cleveland, Buffalo, Annapolis, the nation’s capital and further in pursuit of competitive interscholastic squash and a Winning winning season. The team played host to Varsity Sports Win Loss Tie Percentage League Standing several teams this season as well at the Boys’ Basketball 18 8 0 69% Weigand Squash Courts. Shady Side routed Girls’ Basketball 18 8 0 69% Section Champions a strong squad from the University School Wrestling 18 1 0 95% Section Runner-up, of Cleveland, Ohio and a team called WPIAL Team Runner-Up, CitySquash from the Bronx, New York. PIAA Fourth Place The team performed at a high level at many Boys’ Swimming 14 0 0 100% Section Champions, matches, including those at Mercersburg WPIAL Champions, Academy in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, PIAA Third Place the United States Naval Academy in Girls’ Swimming 12 3 0 80% Section Champions, Annapolis, Maryland and in the Mid- WPIAL Second Place, Atlantic Tournament, held this year at PIAA Fourth Place Episcopal High School in Washington, D.C. Boys’ Prep Ice Hockey 6 29 1 17% The team did suffer pitiable losses, namely Girls’ Prep Ice Hockey 12 6 2 60% at the hands of the Midshipmen in Boys’ Varsity 1 23 1 4% Annapolis and an early season loss to Ice Hockey Mercersburg. However, the team rallied to Prep Squash 4 4 0 50% Mid-Atlantic Runner-Up, a miraculous victory on their way to the Pittsburgh C-League finals of the Mid-Atlantic Tournament — Champions another first for the squash program — and Totals 93 82 4 52% a fantastic end to the 2007-2008 season. Shady Side also saw success in the Junior Varsity and Freshman Sports Pittsburgh C-League Championship. Boys’ Basketball 19 5 0 79% Captains Andrew Klein and Alex Petraglia Girls’ Basketball 10 13 0 44% carried Shady Side’s “Gold Team” to the Freshman Boys’ 6 14 0 30% finals of the C-League and eked out the title Basketball of “Best Team in Pittsburgh” for the second Boys’ Ice Hockey 1 10 0 9% year running. The team looks forward to a strong squad, powerful leadership next year Totals 36 42 0 46% and a similar record-breaking season led by Season Totals 129 124 4 50% Senior David Wolf and Juniors Peter Ellis and Yoni Krupski.

20 Shady Side Academy Magazine Speech Contest Middle SCHOOL EVENTS Winter HolidayConcert Spring Musical: Willy Wonka Senior School faculty member Sue Whitney with her daughter, Greg Genovese ’05 and Tim Griffin ’06 Alumni EVENTS enjoying the In-College Brunch.

In-College Brunch The In-College Brunch proved to be a huge success once again. On Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 11:30 AM, Shady Side Academy’s In-College Alumni (Classes 2004-2007), members of the Class of 2008, faculty and even some members of the Alumni Council packed McCune Dining Hall to enjoy a superb meal, hear stories of college academics and activities and make plans for the holidays. This event, which seems to grow every year, provides a wonderful “coming home” opportunity for SSA’s college students and gives the Senior Ari Ross ’98 and Bill Bruno ’98 catch up Class a chance to reacquaint themselves at the Young Alumni Holiday Party. with their friends and listen to stories about the “adventures” of college life. Faculty have the opportunity to catch up with their Young Alumni Holiday Party former students and see how well they’re The annual Young Alumni Holiday Party took place, as usual, at Richard Rattner’s ’80 doing. The In-College Brunch, with over William Penn Tavern on December 26, 2007. Richard’s Shadyside establishment accommo- 150 in attendance, continues to be a dated 40 alumni from the Classes of 1992-2003. A great buffet of free wings, wraps, fries, favorite alumni event. chicken strips and salad accompanied the fun and nostalgic chatter.

22 Shady Side Academy Magazine Alumni Basketball Games Over 30 alumni attended the Alumni Basketball Games on December 22, 2007. Because of the WPIAL rules prohibiting student teams from participating in competi- tions against alumni, this was the first year of intra-alumni games. Nevertheless, both the women’s (in Mellon Gymnasium) and men’s (in Curry Gymnasium) games were very competitive, with the men’s game coming down to the final shot. Everyone had a great time, and all were invited to the In- College Brunch in McCune Dining Hall that began at 11:30 AM. Alumni Basketball Game Men’s Alumni Basketball Game Participants.

Alumnae Basketball Game Front row: Greg Smith, Maggie Bodenlos ’06, Laura Daigneau ’07, Katie Sheerer ’07, Ali Harris ’06, Kelsey Olander ’08. Second row: Former Assistant Coach Jeff Young ’94, Sara Brown ’06, Annie Succop ’00, Erica Headlee ’04, Abby Bodenlos ’04, Head Coach Amy Szlachetka. Back row: Former Assistant Coach Tom Czwalga.

Caroline Kinsella ’04 and Vanessa Amore ’04 Ed Hirsh ’07, Graham Gockley ’07 and visit with Mr. Hendershot. Libby McKnight ’07.

Spring 2008 23 ANNUAL FUND PHONATHONS Thank you to all the donors and volun- Josh Farber ’98 teers for the great success of the spring phonathons! We had a great turnout of parent and alumni volunteers and raised over $51,000 in February and March. We are on our way to achieving our goal of $1.2 million for the 2007-08 Annual Fund. For updated totals, go to www.shady sideacademy.org under “Giving to SSA, Annual Fund” to see specific class (parents and alumni) totals.

Top 10 Reasons to give to the Annual Fund before June 30!

Tuition only covers 75% of the cost High participation rates, at all levels, by 1associated with educating each student. 5our parents and alumni help Shady Side The remaining 25% comes from the Academy secure additional resources for Annual Fund, the endowment and ancillary both the Annual Fund and the endowment. income from other programs. You may donate your Annual Fund dol- The Shady Side Academy campuses are 6lars to the general fund or indicate a 2unparalleled to other schools in our area specific area of interest. and have increased costs associated with Give a gift that keeps on giving. Make their unique offerings. The Annual Fund 7an Annual Fund thank you gift in honor Lisa Pohl ’97 helps to support these fabulous facilities. of a faculty member, coach, administrator, Shady Side Academy class sizes are grandparent, sibling or friend. 3small and allow for individualized atten- The Founders Society is not a secret tion by excellent teachers. The Annual 8organization, it is a way to take a lead- Fund helps attract and retain these teachers. ership role in advancing Shady Side Academy by making an Annual Fund gift Our students are surrounded by other of $1,000 or more. 4students who want to learn and are taught by teachers who love to teach. The Shady Side Academy is leading the When you walk away at the end of a Annual Fund ensures that all our teachers “green” effort in area schools, and the 9 sporting event, a performance or a have what they need in their classrooms to Annual Fund helps sustain our green build- 10 concert, remember that every Annual Fund teach to their potential. ings and technology. dollar supports all aspects of life at Shady Side Academy.

Please contribute today! We still need to raise over $175,000 by June 30, 2008. Thank you again for your support of the Annual Fund this year! Judy & Mike ’74 Hannon Annual Fund Chairs Stacy & Keefe ’74 Ellis Annual Fund Chairs-Elect Susie ’78 & Mark ’79 Giallonardo Pat Loughney ’67, Founders Society Chairs Don Shaw ’70 and Ray Rosenblum ’52 Linda & Jim Rosenbloom Founders Society Chairs

24 Shady Side Academy Magazine How Your Business Can Build JOIN OUR A Bright Future for Children in SEMPER SOCIETY Our Region TODAY

SHADY SIDE ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP PARTNERS THROUGH THE and Leave a PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT (EITC) Legacy for Future Shady Side Academy has been the beneficiary of over $2.8 million from our SSA Scholarship Partners and through the Education Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). For over 124 Generations years, our dedicated donors and volunteers have provided the opportunity for Shady Side Academy to sustain the commitment to offering the highest standards of education. When it comes to planning for the future, EITC BY THE NUMBERS philanthropy and smart financial strategies can go hand in hand. Shady Side Academy offers a variety of planned giving options MORE THAN MORE THAN $ $ that help assure the future of the Academy 2.8 55 53 55 14,150 while adding to the security of a donor’s MILLION Number of Average Number of Average portfolio. Expert estate planning can help Amount grants that number of participating amount of to increase the return on current invest- donated to have been students businesses a single ments, allow for income tax and estate tax the financial awarded to receiving a since 2001. EITC award deductions or provide for children and aid program talented Shady Side for the other beneficiaries while making a gift to at Shady Side students who EITC award 2007-2008 Shady Side Academy. Academy since could not per school school year. If you are interested in exploring the poten- the inception have afforded year. tial of a life-income gift, bequests or other of the EITC a Shady Side deferred gifts as a new or existing member program. Academy of our Semper Society, get in touch with education. Rick Munroe ’84, Vice President for Development, to request an illustration of WHEN IS THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION? how these gifts could work for you! You can reach him at 412-968-3044 or Applications for renewing companies will be accepted no earlier than May 15, 2008, and for [email protected] new companies, applications will be accepted no earlier than July 1, 2008. For more information, contact Rick Munroe ’84, Vice President for Development, at 412-968-3044 or [email protected]. Or download an application and EITC “The most faithful and generous use program guidelines at www.shadysideacademy.org. Go to Giving to SSA and EITC. of the gifts life has given us is to make, in our turn, a gift to the future,” — ANONYMOUS

Shady Side Academy Homecoming 2008 Celebrating 125 years Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11. Reunion classes include: 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003. The classes of 1958 and 1983 will be celebrating their 50th and 25th Reunions, respectively. Founders Society 2008 The125-Year Partnership

Current parent John Harmon, Associate President of the Academy Tom Trigg, current parent Laurie Singer and current parent Linda Fisher.

Founders Society Chairs and current parents Susie ’78 and Mark ’79 Giallonardo.

embers of the Shady Side Academy MFounders Society were invited to enjoy a reception in their honor at the Senator John Heinz History Center on March 13, 2008. The event featured honored faculty speaker Dr. Jeffrey Suzik, Senior School History and Upper Form Dean, who presented “Shady Side Academy and the Pittsburgh Region: The Dr. Jeffrey Suzik, the evening’s 125-Year Partnership.” speaker, with current parents Serving as a special “sneak-peek” to the Suzanne and John Pultan. 125th celebration in the coming 2008-2009 academic year, Dr. Suzik captivated alumni, parents and friends with the unique history of the Academy with the leaders of industry and economy in the Pittsburgh region. His remarks provided treasured glimpses into the milestones of our 125-year history dating back to the founding visions of the captains of industry, who had names of Pitcarin, Frick, and Westinghouse, to open a college prepara- tory school in the East End, to the details of a last minute rally by Board members Acheson, Current Junior School parents Ngoc Thai, Sarah Scaife and Mellon, McCune and Babcock to keep the Barbara Pippin Thai ’83. doors open after World War I, and then ultimately move the school to the new “country” campus in Fox Chapel. Suzik’s remarks continued throughout the great moments of our history with the founding of the Junior and Middle Schools, to co-education in the 70s, to the present day leadership and the excellence we continue to share with our region. Shady Side Academy Founders Society members contribute over 75% of the total dollars raised for the Annual Fund each year through their leadership gifts of $1,000 or more. George Stewart ’81, Vice Chair of Development on the Board of Trustees, thanked Founders Society Chairs Susie ’78 Current parent Bill Hunt and Annual Fund Chair-Elect Keefe Ellis ’74 with current parents and Annual Fund Chairs Judy and Mike ’74 Hannon. and Mark ’79 Giallonardo, Linda and Jim Rosenbloom and Annual Fund Chairs Judy and Mike ’74 Hannon for all of their incredible efforts this year as we approach our 2007- 2008 Annual Fund goal of $1.2 million. Thank you to over 350 members of the Founders Society who continue to provide the philanthropic leadership upon which Shady Side Academy relies for continued advance- ment in all areas of school life.

26 Shady Side Academy Magazine Winter Instrumental Concert Spring Musical: Senior SCHOOL EVENTS Fiddler on the Roof

Winter Choral & Strings Concert Globalfest 125 Years Strong The 2008–2009 school year will mark Shady Side Academy’s 125th Anniversary. Founded as

gorgeous campuses, have a student population of 938 and employ more than 200 people. Our school has weathered

was shot, when the Space Shuttle Challenger went down and when planes flew into the World

hundreds, if not thousands, of dramatic and musical shows. Students have endured years of Latin

consistently been accepted at the best colleges and universities in

artists, teachers, lawyers, bankers, doctors, parents and generous,

and our parents have ensured that Shady Side Academy continues to grow to meet the

balanced education and preparing them to be committed, caring citizens of the world.

2008 and continue throughout the year. Stay tuned for details!

125 Anniversary Milestones Seeking Alumni Authors! 50th Anniversary of the Middle School If you’re a published author we'd love to have your work in our libraries. We are asking alumni who are published authors to 100th Anniversary of the Junior School send three (if possible) copies of your book(s) to: 35th Anniversary of Co-education Communications Office, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. a one room school in Shadyside in 1883 with a first graduating class of four men, we now spread accross three two world wars, the Great Depression and racial and gender integration. Our students were on campus when Kennedy

Trade Center. We’ve won state championships in athletics and performed in the Middle School and calculus at the Senior School. Our students have the nation and gone on to be scientists, loyal supporters of Shady Side Academy. Throughout our history, our faculty increasingly complex needs of students, providing an exceptional and

Our 125th Anniversary celebration will kick-off at Homecoming on October 10,

Are you the oldest living alum? New History of Shady Side Academy As part of the ongoing effort to preserve our archives and Through the generosity of the Class of 1949, Shady Side Academy celebrate the long and prestigious history of our alumni through will be publishing a history of our school later this year. The book the years, Shady Side Academy is seeking its oldest living is based on the doctoral dissertation of Jonathan Silver and writ- alums. If you think you might be the one, please email ten and compiled by Mary Brignano. The book will be printed this [email protected] or call 412-968-3010. summer and available for sale beginning this fall. Class NEWS Included in this section are news items cializing in Dante, Philip K. Dick, received through March 7, 2008. Shakespeare, Borges & Calvin, plus writ- 1963 ing. My second A. Lincoln novel, Good Tim Oppenheimer writes: “Joanne and I Friday, was just published by Penn State have been married for 38 years, with four 1938 University's OOligan Press. A third will children, three boys out of the house and Howard Baumgartel writes: “Getting along appear in 2008-09 (his daughter), complet- our daughter a sophmore at Kenyon. We in years. Many happy memories.” ing the trilogy (the first novel, Abraham moved to Springfield, Massachusetts in Lincoln, A Novel Life, appeared in 2004). 1976 when I got a job teaching at the Law Pity Mr. Innes isn't here to read it, or Bob School here, and here we remain. I taught 1943 Abercrombie — A. Lincoln time traveling law, then practiced law, and for the past ten to 1955. They wouldn't believe it. Walt years have worked as a Union Representa- Gwen Swaney, widow of the late Lester L. Jones, on the other hand, saw it coming tive, first in Massachusetts and now in Swaney reports: “The late Lester L. Swaney back in 1948.” was honored September 15, 2007 by the Connecticut.” Davis Hollow Sailing Club for more than Dean Wanderer writes: “Great to have Chip two decades of sailing excellence and lead- 1954 ership at Lake Arthur in Moraine State Abrams at my son’s wedding. We have been Park. His name and the name of his 29-foot Jim Benford writes: “My wife, Jane, and I friends for fifty years. It’s hard to underesti- E-scow sailboat — Springer III — were are basking in paradise year round. We ski mate the value of that relationship to me engraved on a brick at a new waterside pic- out West with the Hilton Head Island Ski and my family.” nic pavilion at the Butler County lake.” Club. I substitute teach math, chemistry, and physics at Hilton Head Prep. Life is good.” 1964 1946 John McGowan says: “After two years of William Treese Pat McCurdy says: “Am totally retired. Live reports: “I am living on Cape retirement from high tech, I accepted an in Mason Neck Area of Northern Virginia Cod with my son, Will, and three dogs. I offer to join the HP Credit Union as Risk on Potomac River about 20 miles south of am retired and planning on attending the Manager. Lots of challenges and rewards. Washington, D.C., along with many deer 55th in 2009.” Still love living in San Francisco Bay Area.” and a number of bald eagles. Bird watchers are welcome.” 19 59 1965 Foster Goldman informs us: “We changed Sean McCarthy writes: “I’m not ready or 1949 our firm name to Goldman Shafer & Spear, able to retire! Arturo (14) and Pilar (11) so I guess I shall keep practicing — maybe Class Correspondent — Bob Kramer keep Emilia and me busy with their skate- practice will make perfect. The kids and boarding and soccer, respectively, and with Vert Mooney recently authored a book enti- grandkids are all out West in nice places to other activities (e.g. saving for college). I’m tled The Unguarded Moment: A Surgeon’s visit: Berkeley, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. practicing law with my own firm, Discovery of the Barriers to Prescription of But how can you beat Pittsburgh?” Inexpensive, Effective Healthcare in the Technology Legal Solutions, and Emilia Form of Therapeutic Exercise. It is avail- 1961 enjoys working for the Montgomery able at www.amazon.com. County Housing Dept. Best to all.” Paul Woodruff reports: “Currently I am Dean of Undergraduate Studies at the 1951 University of Texas. We have two daugh- 1966 ters, both married, one perfect grandchild, Class Correspondent — Jeff Varadi James Feldman writes: “Last summer, I cir- and expectations of more.” cumnavigated Martha’s Vineyard on my John Smiley reports: “Finished two years as bike. A lovely ride that took me by Dave presiding judge of the Ventura County McCullough’s house. Knocked on his door, 1962 Superior. All’s well.” he wasn’t home. What kind of class loyalty Class Correspondent — Kirk Baird is that?” Lance Labun writes: “Well, let’s see, the big Louis Martone says: “Enjoyed the 45th 6-0 comes March 28, I gather that is early Reunion Homecoming Weekend. Excellent among my classmates, if most make the turnout for our class. Would like to see 1953 transition in the Year of the Rat. It is also the more participation for our 50th.” Tony Wolk reports: “Still teaching full-time year of the Big 3-0 marriage-wise, so we at Portland State University (English), spe- may need to plan for that too. I have just

30 Shady Side Academy Magazine come back from a week of lecturing in Nowra, NSW, Australia, so I have completed one international trip already this year. They enjoyed the lectures of my two colleagues so much that they are considering inviting us back, and so I may get to go again in August or September. Assuming the critiques are not too bad, I’m hoping they will keep me on the team. My son is expect- ing to be in Munich this summer, so perhaps we will be vacationing there or environs. That is about all I have at the moment. I am continuing with piano lessons, but I’m far from ready for prime time. The squash game is still stuck on a plateau.”

Chris Abernethy writes: “My wife and I plan to celebrate my 60th birthday with a trip to Pebble Beach in April for a couple of rounds of golf. This is one of those once-in- a-lifetime journeys, like the one I took to 1971 Marty Moffat enjoying his family Christmas vacation in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. He Scotland when I was 55. If only I had a found the solution to the ever-rising gas prices. game to go with my travels; but at least I will have the memories.” with Sean (wife) and James (son) and London, with James Guire conducting. No Madeline (daughter). James is 7 years old mid-life crisis here!" 1967 and Madeline is 17 years old. Go Steelers!" Philip Rogers says: “Attending my 40th Gus Succop writes: “I recently celebrated 19 reunion this fall, I was reminded of how for- 73 my 15th year serving as the pastor of the tunate I was to attend SSA and especially to Henry Posner says: “It was my pleasure to Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church, be a part of the Class of ’67. It was really attend the Ibero-American Guitar Festival Charlotte, NC with a trip to the Holy Land. great to spend time with classmates who at George Washington University on After visiting Capernaum, Qumran, made it back — a lot of it spent telling sto- November 30th and to be present for Fred Jericho, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and various ries about the rest of you. Thank you to SSA Sheppard’s presentation, “The Guitars of other cities, towns, and sites, I ended my for all the effort put into the weekend and Mangore.” This was a lecture on the his- visit by ‘floating’ in the Dead Sea in fine especially to Mr. Gregory and Mr. Jones toric legacy of guitars owned by the form wearing my SSA cap. On to our 40th who attended and gave me the opportunity Paraguayan classical guitarist and compos- Reunion in 2011!” to visit with them and to express my deep- er Augustin Barrios Mangore. What felt appreciation for all they did for me.” impressed me the most about Fred’s presen- 1972 tation was his command of the details of the life and legacy of a musician who, while 1970 Jonathan Saxton writes: “In mid life, I have considered one of the world’s greats, came Class Correspondent — Mike Casey discovered that I can sing, and the discovery from a country that few Americans have has been enriching my life immensely! visited. I am reasonably sure that Fred and Marion Samakow, mother of Daniel Started voice lessons four years ago, I am I are the only members of the Class of 1973 Samakow, writes: “Daniel Samakow now a member of the Tanglewood Festival who have ever been to Paraguay, but in opened his third restaurant in Venice, CA Chorus, which is the chorus of the Boston both of our cases we have been there called Danny’s Deli.” Symphony Orchestra and of the Boston numerous times, albeit for different rea- Pops. I’m a baritone. Have sung wonderful sons: in Fred’s case, the guitar, and in my 19 music like Mozart’s Requium, Haydn’s case, the railway and more importantly the 71 Mass in Time of War, Verdi’s Don Carlos, adoption of our son Augustin. Fred (OK, Jake Turner reports: “I am on the faculty of and, most recently, Berlioz’ Damnation of “Federico”) has moved on from medicine St. Francis College and Director and Faust. I participated in the BSO’s Eurotour and embarked on a second career of build- Choreographer for As the World Turns this past summer, where we sang the Berlioz CBS daytime drama. Live in Tribeca, NYC in Lucern, Essen (Germany), Paris, and Continued

Spring 2008 31 1973 1981 continued Class Correspondent — Catherine Vodrey ing guitars and is clearly one of the world’s Liz Dickson Marchionni writes: “Bill and I foremost authorities on the subject. His have two boys, John William (13) and work can be viewed on his website at James (11). I own a wedding flower busi- www.parachodelnorte.com.” ness called A Bevy of Blossoms, which I run out of my home” in Marietta, Georgia. 1976 Andy Niemann says, “I have some exciting Class Correspondent — Mike Vogan news! We are moving to the Netherlands Ken Behrend writes: “You may not know for a two-to-three-year assignment with that my wife, Pamela, and I have twin two Corning. I will be Operations Manager, year-olds — James and Abigail, as well as a EMEA for Corning Life Sciences. That just seven year old son, Kenny. We do not want to means I have responsibility for ware- think of how old we will be when they grad- house/logistics, customer service, planning, uate from high school — let alone college.” and procurement for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). This is Michael Ecker sends the following: “Partner Patty Van Horn Florin sends this quite a change for me as I’ve spent the past in the private law firm of Dilworth Paxson 1976 update: “There is a lot of beauty sixteen years in a variety of marketing and LLP, representing businesses and handling and excitement in my life — I have commercial roles with Corning. My family a charming 18 year-old daughter, transactions, reviewing and drafting soft- and I are excited about this great opportu- have been married to a great French guy for 20 ware licensing and related agreements as nity. My oldest son is 15 and a freshman in years, live in the vibrant city of Paris, and have high school, so he will spend his high school well as health care provider agreements. traveled extensively all over the world. I’ve worked years over there. My younger son is 12 and Philadelphia, PA — Since 1984. Married in finance for 27 years with Hewlett Packard and very excited about this. My daughter is 10 22 years come this August. My wife is a am still laboring away in the shadows trying to Rabbi and has a Ph.D. in Developmental keep the numbers straight. Anybody who is pass- and also excited. We hope to travel all Psychology. She has a private practice and ing through Europe should feel free to give me a around Europe while there. We are keeping teaches at Temple University. Three kids - call. Bahra McConnel came by to see me in our house in the U.S. and our mail will be 16, 14, and 11 (two girls and a boy) and Paris last year and then we also met up in forwarded to us, but here is my two dogs. Coaching basketball and baseball California. I am attaching a picture so we can rec- Netherlands home address in case anyone and playing golf (USGA = 6). See a recent ognize each other if you come by.” wants to send mail directly to us there: picture at www.dilworthlaw.com/attor- Storm van ’S-Gravesandeweg 109 2242 JE neys/ecker/. ed an offer from Aflac in Pittsburgh. If any- Wassenaar The Netherlands; PHONE: one wants to get in touch with me, I can be +31-020-655-7959; E-MAIL: nieman- David Anderson’s wife Marci has started reached at work at james_werbaneth [email protected]. If any Shady Side bud- teaching at the Junior School. @us.aflac.com.” dies are planning any trips in my area, I would love to hear from them and show Maury Burgwin has resurfaced and passed Jan Lhormer is a painter living in Falmouth, them the area (once I learn my way on his current bio. He is working for IMS MA. She lives with her husband and son around).” Pittsburgh. Internet site is www.ims- (10 years old). Her work can be seen on the online.com/pittsburgh/. web at www.jlmfa.com. Tyler McClay writes: “I recently took a job with Kutak Rock, a national law firm, in Nick Vucelic writes: “My family has moved their Little Rock, AR office. I will be man- 1979 to the Cleveland area. Over the holidays, aging the firm’s medical malpractice defense Jim Werbaneth writes: “This has been an we learned how to snowboard together. practice. My family and I still live in St. eventful year for me, especially since the sum- Lots of fun and no broken bones.” Louis, and I am commuting to Little Rock mer. In August 2007, my wargame magazine, during the week. Wishing all the best to my Line of Departure, won the Charles S. 19 good friends from SSA!” Roberts Award as the best publication of its 80 type for 2006. Line of Departure has been in Jeff Pollock enjoyed following the successes Patricia Foxen is a Research Associate at the business for sixteen years now, and since this of the SSA Football team and his 3rd Toronto General Hospital, Women’s Health was the first win out of several nominations, cousin, Arlen Greenberg ’08. Jeff co-founded Program, cross-appointed at the University it was a major surprise for me. Then in CLASP, the Collaborative Law Association of Toronto Anthropology Department. She October, my career took a new direction. I of Southwestern Pennsylvania, to facilitate was previously a Research Assistant passed my Pennsylvania insurance exam and less contentious and more expeditious Professor at Vanderbilt University and has immediately upon getting my license accept- Family Law dispute resolution. worked as an anthropologist for the

32 Shady Side Academy Magazine Transcultural Psychiatry Division of Marine Corps in Quantico, VA honoring he does a lot of cleft lip, cleft palate, hand, Montreal Children’s Hospital. Her new their late classmate David Bowser, a U.S. and burn surgeries. Roy’s wife, Naomi book about the K’iche’ Indians, In Search Marine aviator who died in the line of duty. Stotland, is an OB/GYN at UCSF, and they of Providence, juxtaposes the context of have three children: Beatrix (5), Noah (2), post-war reconstruction at home (the and Isaac (5 months). Guatemalan highlands) shaped by a fragile 1984 institutional peace process and emerging Class Correspondent — Walter Jenkins On the other end of the continent is Adam pan-Maya movement, with the hidden, Berk, who’s living in Scarborough, ME and marginal lives of mostly undocumented Edward Harrison writes: “Mary Lou and I teaching sixth grade. Adam is completing K’iche’ Indian transmigrants in New continue to enjoy life in Pittsburgh. Our 10 years as an accomplished amateur body- England, and describes the continuous sons, Ben, Eli, and Thomas, love swimming builder. His most recent title came at the movement of people, money, symbols, and and creeking at SSA.” 2007 Granite State Open where he won ideas between the two locations. first place in the men’s lightweight class. Jamie Felstein is now in Santa Monica, CA Congratulations, Adam! after being in Atlanta for many years. She is 1982 a therapist with the Eating Disorder Unit at Mike Yaccino is in Taos, NM, with his wife the BHC Alhambra Hospital in Rosemead and three kids: Zoe (11), Laura (9), and A. Marc Harrison reports: “Mary Carole, the and says that she’s the same “wackadoo” Beau (7). They are into ski racing, which kids, and I are happy here in Skaker Hts. she was in high school, whatever that is. keeps them busy all winter. Mike and Gar I’m busy with clinical and business respon- Prebor still get together each year to ski, and sibilities for Cleveland Clinic. MC is busy Also living on the West Coast is Artie Baran. according to Mike, “Gar can sometimes keeping me in line. I see John Goldblum ’81 He has his own law firm in San Diego that keep up with my seven year-old son Beau.” at work where he is chair of the specializes in the prosecution of consumer (Ouch!) Mike and his wife own three Department of Anatomic Pathology.” fraud and antitrust class actions. Artie and restaurants, a catering business and bakery, his wife, Lauren, who is originally from Mt. and recently he has been producing CDs of 1983 Lebanon, are proud new parents to six country and Western music. Last year he month-old Kurt. won the New Mexico Music Industry Dan Schachter, William Vodrey, Neil award for the best live recording, a CD Sandson, and their families recently visited Roy Kim is in San Francisco where he is entitled Michael Hearn and Friends, Live at George Childs and his family in Pittsburgh beginning his tenth year as a plastic surgeon The Old Blinking Light. Mike says, “We and had a great visit. With classmates Steve in his own practice. Roy primarily does aes- love living in northern New Mexico and Lasday and Gary Taylor, they’ve arranged for thetic surgery. He also travels on medical would enjoy seeing any folks coming a memorial stone to be placed on the missions to Guatemala through an organi- through our area.” grounds of the National Museum of the zation called Hospital de la Familia where Walter Jenkins caught up with another football standout from the Class of ’84, John Giallonardo. He’s involved with sales at the Koppers Company in Downtown Pittsburgh and lives in Mars, PA with his wife Kim and two sons, Kevin (12) and Ryan (10). As you could guess, both boys are star athletes. This past fall, John was back at the Senior School for a few football games, including the first night game at SSA in more than 40 years, to watch his nephew, Andy Giallonardo ’08, on the gridiron. John certainly is proud of Andy, who will follow in his uncle’s foot- steps to Westminster this fall.

Devi and Andy Clarkson were married on September 29, 2007, at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. They are now apartment dwellers in Downtown Pittsburgh, and they often spend their weekends at Andy’s farm in Claysville, PA. Congratulations, Devi and Andy! 1983 (Left to Right) Dan Schachter, William Vodrey, Neil Sandson and George Childs recently got together in Pittsburgh. Continued

Spring 2008 33 1984 1987 continued

Chas Thorp is living in San Rafael, CA with his wife Kate, daughter Lauren, and twins Zachary and Connor.

Walter Jenkins also recently reconnected with Tim Franklin. Tim was at SSA from the Middle School through 9th grade. He and his wife, Faye, now reside in Wayne, PA with their infant son Dillon.

1985 Carolyn Havens Niemann writes: “We have relocated once again, our fourth trans-continental move! My husband is a pilot with Continental Airlines, based in Newark. I am in private practice with Princeton Midwifery Care. After 20 years and three sons, we’ve ended up right back where we started when we met!”

1987 From left to right: Tom Hector, Mary Krauland, Chris Kintner, and Tom Worrall at 1986 Homecoming 2007. Class Correspondent — Karen Craig

Karen A. Craig writes: “I would like to take be a great celebration, and I hope one that George Bolanis also checked in regarding this opportunity to pass along birthday you will enjoy. Please continue to contact Jason Leventon’s wedding. “I recently wishes to all of my classmates who have me with any news, and, in the meantime, attended the wedding of Jason Leventon turned 40 or have an upcoming birthday my best to all.” and Joy Nichols in Palm Springs, CA. this year! Speaking from experience, it can While I am slightly less of pocket, I am certainly fuller of heart...’89 represent.” 1989 George also added that his nine month-old son, Rafe, is terrific. Class Correspondent — David Close

Bernard Stoecklein writes: “My wife, JoElle, Treloar Tredennick writes: “I’m living in and I recently had our first child, a baby girl Morristown, New Jersey with my husband named Lulu. We now live in Brooklyn but Brad and our two sons Tristan (2) and manage to meet up with Chuck Walsh ’86, Avery (6 months). I just ended a ten year Nick Coslov ’92, Bentley Weiner ’92, Jason French teaching career in private schools Leventon, and Justin Swartz ’90 to watch and earned my Ed.D in Education Steeler games. You can take the kids out of Administration from Teachers College, the Burgh, but you can’t take the Burgh out Columbia University this past May. I’m not of the kids. The same is true for Shady Side. sure when I’ll join the work force again, but Go Indians!” I am enjoying staying at home with my boys.” Philip Huss writes: “My wife and I just returned from Susan and Jay Leventon’s Chrissy Astorino has started her own com- wedding in Palm Springs. It is indicative of pany, New Dawn Garden Design the great bonds that were formed in SSA (www.newdawngardens.com), and is keep- Jay Alexander and his wife, when so many of Jason’s Shady Side friends ing busy being a mom too. “[The new] 1986 Kristy, became the proud par- were in attendance. It was great to see RJ business is going great,” she says. “I still ents of Elise Kathryn Alexander McSorley, Spencer Todd, George and consult quite a bit for fathom, the company on November 6th, 2007. Despite Michael Bolanis ’90, Justin Swartz ’90, Eben I started at Astorino, and that keeps me get- a lack of sleep, everyone is healthy, happy, Adams, John Williams, Teddy Stoecklein, ting out of Pittsburgh here and there — and and doing well! Blake Ruttenberg, and Eric Gehl. New Garden Design Venture is really busy

34 Shady Side Academy Magazine 1988 1990 Class Correspondent — Mike Lee

Linda (Chung) Quarles writes: “We recently welcomed Ruby into the family — she was born on July 18, weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces, and she joins big sister Ava. Having “two under two” is proving to be an adven- ture, but the girls seem to be adjusting beau- tifully. In September I celebrated my 10 year anniversary with Microsoft and have a large, sharp, clear lucite paperweight as evi- dence! We are still in Northern Virginia (near DC), and this summer I was thrilled to be reunited with both Caroline (Santa- Cruz) Revis and Matt Brady ’91. The reunions happened independently but somehow in the same week.”

1993 Anne Fox writes: “Just moved to Darien, CT over the summer (NYC suburb). Our daughter, Keely, was born in June and joins big sister Logan, who is 2.”

Dale Ross and Chris Arnberg were married in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico on October 6, 1988 Doug Kramer hosted a fundraiser for Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Other 2007. The couple was surrounded by fami- SSA attendees were Hunter Smith ’86, Ish McLaughlin ’84, and Mark Kramer ’96. ly and close friends and their 5 month old son, Joaquin. Dale and Chris both work for PNC Bank and reside in Plum. Dale says, and seems to be growing as well. [I have] a Amy (Hartman) Martell shares great news on “2007 was a great year! Drop me a line if very active 5 year-old boy and an 8 year-old the birth of her son. “Had the baby on you are still in the Burgh at that reminds me more and more of me by Sunday night (Sept 30) — perfect home- [email protected]. I’d love to hear from the day…life is full.” birth to a perfect little boy. 7 pounds old friends.” 2ounces, 20.5 inches. Named Theo Elias Russell Westerberg writes: “My family and Jacobson Martell. He’s really sweet. Lilja’s I (Stacey, Jack 4, and Colin 2) are still living been amazing as a big sister — very gentle 19 in Aspinwall. We love it there. I am in my and attentive.” 94 14th year with PNC Bank and have Class Correspondent — Sameer Kapoor enjoyed every minute of it. Currently, I run David Close writes: “I’m feeling particularly Mark Bussler recently produced and direct- the retail banking for all of PNC for their not hip and cool as I watched the entire ed the film Westinghouse, which explores Call Center. My wife is also celebrating her Oscars ceremony and realized I hadn’t seen the life and legacy of George Westinghouse. 14th year with PNC and is in the incentive a single, nominated movie. Not a single The film hit stores on April 8, 2008. A trail- and distribution area. Most of my time is one. I tried taking my five and two year-old er of the film is available at www.westing- spent debating the finer things in life with girls with me to go see No Country for Old housefilm.com, and the DVD can be pur- my children, like why they should be able to Men but got turned away. Same thing hap- chased at www.amazon.com. stay up past bed time, and why they should pened when we tried Sweeney Todd: The be able to do anything they want when they Demon Barber of Fleet Street and There want. Basically, I have found I win very few Will be Blood. Odd, right? We settled on 19 of these debates! The rest of my time is Alvin and the Chipmunks. Did the critics 97 spent enjoying them at this age, because it just not see this one? It didn’t receive a sin- Sharon Angelici, mother of Vicki Lee Jendral goes too fast. Hope everyone from the Class gle nomination. What the ?" writes: “Vicki Lee Jendral graduated from of ’89 is doing well, and hope to see most if Yale University in May 2007 with an MBA. not all of them at the big 20 year, which is She is now with Citibank in New York, NY approaching much too fast.” and enjoying her career in banking.”

Spring 2008 35 1999 Catherine Stroud Vodrey ’81, aunt of Julie Class Correspondent — Jessica Strelec Vodrey Hendrickson, writes: “I have to brag about my sister Sarah’s older daughter! Her name is Julia Vodrey Hendrickson and she’s a senior majoring in Studio Art at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. She just did the cover art for a reissue of the classic Louis Bromfield novel The Rains Came. Coincidentally, Bromfield is the guy who owned Malabar Farm, the Ohio homestead where his friends Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were married in 1945. Here’s Julia’s artwork: www.woost- erbook.com/review/rainscame.html.”

2005 Class Correspondent — Noelle DiGioia

Lori Stump reports: “I am studying abroad in London, England for the semester. It has been a wonderful experience, and I hope to 1999 Tom Kelly married Robin Lyden on October 27, 2007 in Toledo, Ohio. Members of the class of study abroad again!” 1999 included: Front row — Evan Brennan, Ankur Shah, and Andre Moura. Back row — Jim Brown, Charlie Cheever, Brandon Tung, Tom and Robin, and Brendan Mullen. Not in the Anne Lieberman says: “Well, as far as picture but at the wedding — Matt Mallet. Tom and Robin are living in Chicago. updates go, I am an African and African- American Studies major and a Women Studies minor at Fordham University. This past summer, I was in Ghana studying Urban 2001 2004 Ethnomusicology. The experience was INCREDIBLE — despite the Malaria — and Marisa Muscari writes: “I am excited to be Class Correspondent — Jessica Strelec I cannot wait to go back to Ghana or anoth- starting my third year in Shanghai and at Lawrence Weber and Ellen Handel, parents er West African country (hopefully French L’Oreal. Lipstick, friends, coaching girls’ of Davi Weber, write: “Davi F. Weber will speaking, Monsieur McConnel!) soon. At soccer, and playing ice hockey are a few of graduate from Emory University this Fordham, I have been interning for the past the activities that keep me happy and busy.” spring. She loved her year abroad in Paris.” two years with the Bronx African-American History Project (BAAHP) where I have been Cameron Lister recently released his second fundraising, transcribing oral histories, and self-produced album entitled “Open Liar.” The will soon start grant writing. School has been CD is available at Record Village on Walnut keeping me ridiculously busy, but I still find Street or online at www.cdbaby.com/cd/ time to get out and see some music with Jed cameronlister2. Cameron is also currently Rosenberg ’04 and campaign for Barack! I booking a tour in support of the record. For hope all is well with the best class to roam more information, check out www.myspace.com/ the halls of SSA (OH FIVE)!” CameronLister.

Bernie Balbot writes: “Here’s a brief update: Josh Marks of Squirrel Hill recently Final semester of junior year, and I’m ready returned from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to take a break from the program. That, where he participated in the Pan American however, does not mean that I am going to. Maccabi games, representing the U.S. Open I think I’m just ready for a change. It will be Men’s Basketball team. Josh helped the here soon enough. I’m currently rehearsing team capture a silver medal. He is currently for a production of The Boys Next Door, a a University of Pittsburgh law student. Tom Griffin play that highlights four differ- Senior School English Faculty ently abled individuals that are placed in a 2004 member Mary Beth Gray and group home. I’m playing a character with Julie Barca attended the Down Syndrome, so the research thus far Army-Navy game at the Baltimore Ravens Stadium. has been fairly engaging. I start volunteer work this week. We’re only two weeks into

36 Shady Side Academy Magazine rehearsals, so grappling with the mind of currently in Vienna where I met up with fel- Norman feels like I’m hitting a restart but- low alum and Bucknellian, Tom Wechsler. I ton every time I walk into the rehearsal am having a great time.” room. Enough of that kind of talk… I was just offered a position in the acting compa- Valynne Wiles writes: “Hello…well I’ve ny at the Utah Shakespeare Festival in been in TSU’s opera production of The Cedar City. I’ll be there for the summer. Mikado, and it has just wrapped up. I am a They have a great summer season lined up. Commercial Music Major with an I’ll be doing Othello and Cryano de Emphasis in Vocal Performance and Music Bergerac. If anyone is in the area, feel free Business. I’ve been doing small shows to give me a call. We’ll go for hike or a cup around town and writing and composing.” of coffee. I hear they have great trails and one of the best Shakespeare libraries in the Tan Calabrese says: “My life is amazing…!” country. Something to look forward to. This coming fall, I will be heading to Reid Van Lehn writes: “My days are still Mother Russia to study theater at the busy up at MIT. I’m currently serving as the Moscow Art Theatre. I’ve been waiting for Vice President of the Interfraternity Council this since freshman year, a lot of toe tap- as well as VP of the Dance Troupe, where I ping. I’ll be there from mid-September to continue to embarrass myself on stage twice mid-December. We’ll be traveling to St. a year. I recently went through the whole Petersburg for 5 days, the rest of the time summer internship interview process, and it CALL TO ALL CLASS being spent at MAT. I’ll be living with both looks like I will be in Dallas this summer CORRESPONDENTS! American and Russian students, which is working for the Boston Consulting Group, incredibly exciting. I only hope that the lan- one of the top ranked consulting firms in We have launched a Class Corres- guage barrier isn’t a deterrent from us inter- the world. I’m extremely excited about this pondent program in an effort to keep acting. We will be taking basic Russian, but opportunity and hope to turn the internship all of you connected with your class- I’m not sure how much will be incorporat- into a full-time job upon graduation. Other ed into the program. Well, it is Russia after than that I’m mostly just trying to survive mates through news published in the all. They also integrate Russian History, the term, which is nothing new to many of magazine. The magazine is published design/architecture, and literature with the us, I’m sure. I hope all is well with you! Let three times a year, and Class rest of the core acting/directing curriculum. me know if you’re ever in Boston and we’ll Correspondents will work with the One more thing: friends from SSA are irre- be sure to catch up.” placeable. These bonds actually are eternal. Alumni and Development Office staff I’ve thought a lot about that this past year. Evan Frye is currently studying geology in to collect news and updated informa- I thought they should know.” Auckland, New Zealand for six months. tion via email, snail mail or phone He has learned that rocks are hardest when prior to the deadline. The Class Alex Avakian writes: “I got a 4.0 GPA last they come in direct contact with the head semester, and I’m still on the journalism and appreciates the importance of high vis- Correspondent(s) for each class will track. I switched from sports writing to arts ibility clothing while working near high- also help disseminate information and entertainment writing, which is awe- speed traffic. He has climbed Mount Doom from the Academy to the class for some. I sit back, write my opinions on (Mt. Ngauruhoe), captured a hawk with his reunion planning or other event plan- things in the media, and interview local bare hands, and discovered Weet-Bix, the artists and write stories about things that finest cereal in the world. He extends his ning. If you have been an active class are ‘entertaining.’ It’s awesome.” warmest greetings to all of his mates near agent and would like to do both roles and far and hopes that you have enjoyed simultaneously, you are encouraged to Paul Kleist writes: “I spent the fall semester reading this passage. Just for your informa- do so; many of you already do both studying abroad in Geneva, Switzerland. I tion: in 1843, a Parisian street mime got lived with a Swiss-French family and con- stuck in his imaginary box and consequent- and we would like to recognize you! If ducted a term project at the UN and the ly died of starvation. Champion, Evan you are interested, please contact, World Health Organization regarding post- James Frye Karen Fedusa at kfedusa@shady conflict health reform in Sierra Leone, West sideacademy.org Africa.” Former Faculty Dave Scott writes: “I am currently studying abroad in Rome, and I am having a blast in Miles Charest (Faculty, 1964-1971) writes: Europe. I am finishing up my junior year, “I’ll soon be volunteering for the and life is good. Right now I am on Spring Democrats, aiming to restore sanity in the Break backpacking through Europe and am White House and Congress.”

Spring 2008 37 IN MEMORIAM

The Academy expresses deepest Carl L. Adelsheim ’47 Kathryn Beckwith Gaier, and James Scott sympathy to the families of the Carl L. Adelsheim ’47 of Scott Township Beckwith, IV. He was the grandfather of following Shady Side Academy alumni and passed away suddenly on Friday, April 13, seven granddaughters whom he treasured. friends. Although we are unable 2007. He was the beloved husband of 30 He is also survived by a brother, G. to include remembrances of all, we years of Honey Zionts Adelsheim; loving Nicholas Beckwith, III ’63. Jim Beckwith sincerely value their special involvement in father of Mark Adelsheim of O’Hara graduated from Shady Side Academy and Yale University. After serving in the Army and contributors to the Shady Side Township, Sherry Small of Upper St. Clair, for two years after graduation, Jim and Academy community during their lives. the late Judy Cano, Sue Gass of Crozet, VA, Alice moved back to Pittsburgh where he These listings are current through Jerry Weissberg of Murreta, CA and Stephanie White of Charlottesville, VA; spent his career presiding over the family April 3, 2008. cherished grandfather of Lindsay Shriftman, business. He was the former President and Carson Cano, David Small, Megan Small, Chairman of Beckwith Machinery Company and built upon the industrial Alumni Rebecca Adelsheim, Lee Ann Adelsheim, Elizabeth Gass, Stephen Gass, Alyson might of the region. Jim was a long-time Oluseyi Adebimpe ’90 Weissberg, Owen Weissberg, Timothy Director of the Union National Bank of Carl L. Adelsheim ’47 White and Savannah White; great-grandfa- Pittsburgh, the Homewood Cemetery Edward Ahrens ’32 ther of Clara Judith Shriftman; devoted son Board, and the Boards of the Pittsburgh Eye James S. Beckwith ’49 of the late Silas and Peggy Adelsheim; and and Ear Hospital, Institute and Foundation. Richard M. Catalano ’51 dear brother of Richard N. Adelsheim of Throughout his adult life, Jim was very sup- Robert Joseph Cooper ’49 Scottsdale, AZ. portive of the Carnegie Museums of Sean Doherty ’79 [Information excerpted from the Pittsburgh, and in Vero Beach he also sup- James W. Hamilton, Jr. ’35 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] ported the Sculpture Park at the Vero Beach W. Arch Irvin, Jr. ’47 Museum of Art, Riverside Theater, McKee Kenneth Warriston McCracken ’31 Botanical Garden, Saint Edward’s School, Edward Ahrens ’32 Mead J. Mulvihill Jr. ’45 and the Indian River Medical Center. He Alvin Rogal ’41 Ed lived in Tucson, AZ for the last 31 years, enjoyed helping people and being with his Jay S. Ruffner, Sr. ’59 and he passed away there peacefully on beloved family. February 10, 2008 with his children at his Charles Thorp Stewart ’35 [Information excerpted from the Harold “Bud” Wright, Jr. ’47 side. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] Louisville (his hometown) in 1936 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Before and Richard M. Catalano ’51 Family, Friends and after World War II he worked for the fami- Former Faculty Members ly concern, American Standard, in Surrounded by loving friends, Richard M. Louisville. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in Catalano ’51 died on November 15, 2007 John Agnew Byers, M.D., father of Robert 1942. Serving in the 93rd Chemical at the age of 73. He had been in declining S. Byers, M.D. ’72. Company (Detached), he spent 30 months health for several years and bravely endured Edgar M. Davidson, father of Alan overseas and participated in the invasions many difficulties before an advanced case of Davidson ’65. of Luzon and New Guinea. In 1960 he cancer brought his life to a close. Born in moved to New Jersey and started an Pittsburgh, PA, Richard received his B.A. Elizabeth Janosko, mother-in-law of Celeste accounting firm dedicated to the medical from Bowdoin College in 1955, an M.A. Janosko, Junior School Science. profession called Medical Management of from the Fletcher School of Law and Barbara Kuchta, mother-in-law of Edward New Jersey, based in Princeton. His wife of Diplomacy at Tufts in 1958, and his J.D. Mittesser, Senior School Building & 42 years, Anne Brown Ahrens, died in from George Washington University in Grounds. 1991. He is survived by his son, Andrew, of 1963. His career in educational and non- Rowayton, CT, daughter Amy of Madison, profit organizations was impressive and Harriett H. Kurtz, Junior School Faculty of WI, and three grandchildren. He was very included prominent roles in New York at 32 years, 16 of which she served as Head proud to have attended Shady Side and the Ford Foundation, National Educational of School. spoke of it often. Television, and the Educational Broadcast- ing Corporation. He also served as acting James Packer, father of Pat Suhody, Junior [Information received from family] School Fifth Grade. Dean of Pace University’s School of Law and Vice Chancellor at The City University Catherine M. (Griffin) Zielinski, mother of James S. Beckwith ’49 of New York. In 1984, he moved to San Mary Ellen Costa; grandmother of James S. Beckwith ’49, beloved husband for Francisco to serve as Vice President in the Antoniette ’03, Joey ’04, Frankie ’10, and 55 years of Alice Snodgrass Beckwith, office of the President at the University of Anthony ’13 Costa. passed away on March 18, 2008. He was California. Before retiring, he held the posi- the father of Kennedy Beckwith Nelson, tion of Deputy Director for San Francisco

38 Shady Side Academy Magazine Museum of Modern Art, a position which he was working on his third novel, and a fulfilled his lifelong love and knowledge of collection of furniture designs. Robert’s love James W. Hamilton, Jr. ’35 art and architecture. He was a valued men- for his family surpassed all else. He was the Mr. Hamilton, a longtime runner, an early tor for many who relied on his intelligence, beloved husband of Theresa Savage participant in Pittsburgh’s Great Race, and taste, judgment, and practical good sense. He Cooper, the loving father of Brice Beatrix a self-employed real estate broker until was a devoted volunteer throughout his life, Cooper and Audrey Osborne Cooper, and about seven years ago, died in December of most recently as a Shanti volunteer and also grandfather of Imogen Cooper Steed. He is a stroke at Longwood at Oakmont. He was as a board member of Old First Concerts. In survived by his sister, Idamae Rich; his 90. Given his many years of running, hours his later years, he practiced Zen meditation brother, Alexander Cooper ’54, of New of volunteering, and a personal drive that and studied Buddhist teachings. He served York, NY; and his first wife, Elizabeth prompted him to walk every day even at an on the Board of Directors for the San Osborne, of Philadelphia, PA. advanced age, some might describe him as Francisco Zen Center and the Zen Hospice [Information excerpted from the indomitable. His running and walking was and resided at the City Center on Page Street Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] "in the blood" because both of his sons, his and at Green Gulch Farm in Marin County. grandchildren, and his daughter-in-law all Richard was lay ordained and worked close- Sean Doherty ’79 run. Mr. Hamilton was the son of Helen ly with his teacher, Zoketsu Norman Fischer. Sean Doherty ’79, a former Sports Director Goldsborough and James W. Hamilton Sr. He faced his terminal illness and journey to at Duquesne University’s radio station He was a native of Shadyside and a gradu- the unknown with humor, dignity, courage, WDUQ-FM who also produced and ate of Shady Side Academy. Mr. Hamilton and calm. Richard leaves a sister, Michele announced many WPIAL championship was a World War II Army Air Forces veter- Brown of Los Gatos; a nephew, Eric Brown football and basketball games over the an. He was a member of the Fox Chapel of Novato; and his ex-wife Janet Sternburg years, died from complications related to Area Rotary Club and was a 1,000-hour of Encino. kidney failure. Mr. Doherty grew up and volunteer at UPMC St. Margaret. In addi- [Information received from family] lived in Mt. Lebanon and attended Shady tion to his sons, he is survived by his wife, Side Academy. As a sophomore, Mr. Mary Armstrong Hamilton of Oakmont; a Robert Joseph Cooper ’49 Doherty was playing for Shady Side in a daughter, Mary Helen Burroughs of Bethel Robert Joseph Cooper ’49 of New York, football game in Cleveland when he made a Park; and five grandchildren. NY died suddenly April 3, 2008 at his tackle and suffered a spinal injury. The acci- [Information excerpted from the home in Manhattan. A man of uncommon dent confined him to a wheelchair as a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] dignity, Robert touched all who knew him quadriplegic. After completing high school, with his intelligence, generosity, humor, and Mr. Doherty went on to earn a journalism W. Arch Irvin, Jr. ’47 nobility of spirit. The unconventional path degree from Duquesne in 1984. Soon after- W. Arch Irvin, age 78, of Fox Chapel, he followed was profoundly shaped by lit- ward, he joined the sports department at passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007. erature, art, and the rich life of the mind WDUQ. In 1987, he was appointed the sta- Beloved husband of Lorna; father of that so inspired him. His tireless resilience, tion’s Sports Director, a position he held William A. Irvin, III, Amelia Yeager, Janet fearless optimism, and elegant bearing will until he became ill. Mr. Doherty also was Steitz and James; stepfather of Lisa not be forgotten. Robert grew up in the color commentator for Duquesne bas- Flannigan, Thomas Hardy, and Nicholas Pittsburgh, PA and attended Shady Side ketball for three years. From 1989 to 1994, Hardy. He was born on April 10, 1929, son Academy. At Yale University he earned an Mr. Doherty produced and announced of the late William A. Irvin, Sr. and Amelia undergraduate degree in Literature, then WPIAL games on the old KBL, which Niemann Irvin; brother of the late Edward served in the U.S. Army Artillery as First became Fox Sports Net Pittsburgh. In 2000, A. Irvin. Mr. Irvin graduated from Shady Lieutenant before returning to Yale for his Mr. Doherty spent nearly three months in Side Academy in 1947 and from Amherst Masters in Architecture. Robert lived in intensive care after suffering a blood clot in College in 1951. After graduating from the Europe before settling in Philadelphia his lungs. After being released from the hos- University of Pittsburgh School of Law in where he worked in the office of Louis I. pital, he resumed his role on Adelphia 1955, he was an active attorney in Kahn and then as principal of his own firm, cable’s Wednesday night "In the Bleachers" Allegheny County for 50 years. He was one Cooper & Pratt Architects. Known for his talk show and announcing Friday night of the founding partners of the law firm exquisite draftsmanship, he received design scholastic football games in the South Hills. Wayman, Irvin and McAuley. Mr. Irvin was awards from both Yale University and the Mr. Doherty is survived by a brother, an active member of Oakmont Country Philadelphia Chapter of AIA. In 1985 he Michael Doherty, of Bethel Park, and four Club and an avid golfer, bowler, and skier. moved to New York and, though he con- sisters, Barbara Lillard of Vienna, VA, He will be missed by all who knew him. tinued to work in architecture, embarked Christine Fisher of Rosemont, PA, Denise [Information excerpted from the on a second career as a writer, sparked by a Simonik of Solon, OH, and Margaret Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] transformative ten-year series of dreams Lynch of Haddonfield, NJ. which he experienced in his fifties, decisive- [Information excerpted from the ly changing his life. At the time of his death Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]

Spring 2008 39 IN MEMORIAM

Kenneth Warriston McCracken ’31 tive pulmonary disease. The former Squirrel Award, the federation’s highest recognition The Reverend Doctor Kenneth Warriston Hill resident was 80 and living in to an individual for exemplary service to the McCracken ’31 passed away at the age of Scottsdale, Arizona. He served 23 years Jewish community. He also was a board 94. He was born February 15, 1913 in with the City of Pittsburgh Law member of the Jewish Community Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died at his Department, seven as solicitor. As solicitor, Rodef Shalom Congregation, and home at Fleet Landing Health Center in Mr. Mulvihill was known for his encyclo- American Jewish Committee. He served as Atlantic Beach. In 1943, Ken enlisted in the pedic knowledge of city government and his chairman of the board of the former United States Naval Reserve as a Chaplain terse legal opinions that defended the power Montefiore Hospital from 1979 to 1982 and retired after 30 years as a Captain. He of the mayor. Working his way through and later was the founding chairman of the spent most of World War II in the Pacific night law school at his father’s law firm and Jewish Healthcare Foundation. Mr. Rogal Theater aboard the USS President Jackson. as a deep-voiced newsman, sports broad- was born in Squirrel Hill and attended During his 42 years in civilian ministry, Dr. caster, and announcer at KQV Radio, he Shady Side Academy. He graduated from McCracken pastored churches in received his law degree from Duquesne Cornell University. Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, and University in 1956. Mr. Mulvihill began Mr. Rogal was a life trustee of Carnegie Washington, DC. Ken was an Honorably thinking about a career in law while a stu- Mellon University, where he co-named a Retired Member of St. Augustine dent at Shady Side Academy, said his sister, multidenominational chapel in the Presbytery; was affiliated with Palms Leslie Brockett Wohlfarth of Mount University Center. He also is an emeritus Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Beach; Washington. Mr. Mulvihill is survived by trustee of Robert Morris University, where was a life member of The Navy League, two sons, David of Scottsdale, AZ and he founded the Rogal Chapel in Franklin Military Order of the World Wars, Military Robert of Rector, Westmoreland County; a Center. He also established scholarships at Officers Association of America, Dormont daughter, Susie Mulvihill Parran, of both schools. He is survived by his wife of Lodge No. 684, F. & A.M., The Scottish Scottsdale; and two grandchildren. 61 years, Ann, of Shadyside; two sons Rite — Tampa, and a member of Rotary [Information excerpted from the James and Andrew; and five grandchildren. International. At Fleet Landing he served as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] [Information excerpted from the President of Lawn Bowl Club, leader of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] Morning Exercise Group, and led worship Alvin Rogal ’41 services for Fleet Landing Health Center Alvin Rogal, who dreamed of an engineer- Jay S. Ruffner, Sr. ’59 residents. He enjoyed Humanities Lectures, ing career but instead turned his father’s Jay S. Ruffner, Sr. ’59 of Phoenix, AZ, died dinner theater, and Palms Presbyterian’s local insurance agency into the country’s on September 11, 2007. Jay was born June Bible Study and Sunday Lunch Bunch. Ken eighth largest, died November 6, 2007 at 22, 1941 in Washington, PA. He is survived is survived by his twin daughters: Gertrude UPMC Presbyterian of complications from by his wife of 41 years Mary Ell, his son Jay M. del Toro and husband, Miguel A. del emphysema and amyotrophic lateral sclero- Ruffner Jr., daughters Megan Ruffentine and Toro, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC and Elizabeth sis. He was 84 and lived in Shadyside. In her husband Brian, and Stephanie M. Clough and husband, William R. 1947, after serving in the Navy during O’Donovan and her husband Ryan. He also Clough of Bradenton, FL; four grandchil- World War II, Mr. Rogal jumped into the leaves behind four adored grandchildren, dren: Miguel Warriston del Toro, Deborah insurance business started by his father, Alexander Jay, Elle, Luke, and Graham. Elizabeth Novinger, William Patrick Hyman, and uncle, Max, when his father After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Clough, and David Ian Clough; three suffered a heart attack. At the time, Rogal Hobart College in New York, Mr. Ruffner grandchildren-in-law: Rebecca Lynn del Insurance provided commercial insurance earned his law degree from the University of Toro, Timothy Novinger, and Bridget primarily for Jewish merchants in the Hill Pittsburgh School of Law and his Master of Colleen Clough; five great-grandchildren: District. Over the years, Hilb Rogal and Laws (LLM) in tax law from New York Hannah Lynn, Erin Grace, Karis Elizabeth, Hobbs, or HRH as it’s known, expanded to University. He specialized in sports law, tax Katelyn Anne del Toro, and Everett Elias provide employee benefits counseling and law, and health care law. Jay Ruffner’s career Clough; and a devoted niece, Dr. Leslie A. personal insurance, and now has more than in service and law dates back to 1966 when, McCracken. He is predeceased by his wife, 120 offices worldwide. Mr. Rogal retired upon the completion of law school, he served Gertrude L. McCracken, and two brothers, earlier this year as chairman of the board. in the military and attained the rank of Guy Imbrie McCracken, and Reed James Mr. Rogal carried over his professional phi- Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was McCracken. losophy of taking care of clients to his long assigned as a judge advocate at Ramstein Air [Information received from family] and distinguished involvement in Base in Germany until he was honorably dis- Pittsburgh’s Jewish community. He was charged in 1970. After receiving his LLM, he Mead J. Mulvihill Jr. ’45 president of the United Jewish Federation moved his growing family to Phoenix in Mead J. Mulvihill Jr. ’45, died March 13, from 1965 to 1967 and later was honored 1972. Since then he has been a partner with 2008 of emphyzema and chronic obstruc- with the Emanuel Spector Memorial Lewis and Roca, Meyer Hendricks Victor

40 Shady Side Academy Magazine Osborn & Maledon, Meyer Hendricks Victor the Navy Department. He served as a Ruffner & Bivens, Fennemore Craig PC, and trustee of Cornell University for 20 years Steptoe & Johnson. He had been an active where he was Vice Chairman of the Board member of the Flinn Foundation Board since and Chairman of the Executive Committee. 1979. After serving as legal council for Blood He chaired the Yale Law School Fund and Systems, he joined the Board of Directors in was a visiting professor at Yale Law School 1982. He also served in the capacity of legal and an adjunct professor of law at New council for the board of the Greater Phoenix York University School of Law. He was also Chamber of Commerce beginning in 1988. chairman of the YMCA of Greater New He was a member of the executive committee York. He was a director of the Legal Aid and in 1996 was selected to be Chairman. He Society in New York City and the United continued as general counsel until 2005. His States Chamber of Commerce. In the 1950s wide range of community activities over the he was active in the Young Republican years includes serving as past chairman of the Club of New York, serving as its chairman Arizona Central Chapter of the National in 1952. He was a member of the American Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Tax Section Bar Association, the Association of the Bar of the Arizona Bar Association. He was of the City of New York, the American Law President of the Men’s Arts Council of the Institute, and the American Arbitration Phoenix Art Museum and a past member of Association, as well as a Fellow of the the Phoenix Art Museum Board of Trustees. American Bar Foundation. He was an avid Mr. Ruffner also served on the advisory coun- curler and golfer. He belonged to the cil of the Arizona Corporation Commission University and Cornell Clubs in New York since 1996. City, The Country Club of Florida in the [Information excerpted from Village of Golf, FL, The St. Andrews Club The Arizona Republic] in Delray Beach, FL, the Little Club in Gulf Stream, FL, and the North Berwick Golf Charles Thorp Stewart ’35 Club in North Berwick, Scotland. [Information received from family] Charles Thorp Stewart ’35 of Gulf Stream, FL, formerly of New York City and North Berwick, Scotland, died on January 19, Harold “Bud” Wright, Jr. ’47 2008. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Harold Wright, age 77, passed away February 14, 1918. He is survived by his Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Jefferson wife, Patricia Carry Stewart; a daughter, Regional Medical Center. Harold was born Jenifer J. Stewart of Falmouth, ME; a son, in Pittsburgh and moved to Pleasant Hills in C. Evan Stewart of New York, NY; a 1956. He was Chief Industrial Engineer at granddaughter, Charlotte Stewart; and two U.S. Steel Clairton Works and retired in brothers, George B. Stewart of Kennebunk, 1998 after working there 43 years. Bud was ME and Edwin C. Stewart of Savannah, an active member of Pleasant Hills GA. He was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Community Presbyterian Church where he Academy, Cornell University, and Yale Law served as an Elder. He was an avid garden- School. He was associated with the law er and fisherman. Surviving are his wife, firm of Cravath, Swaine and Moore before Norma K. Wright; his four sons, Harold R. becoming General Counsel of R.H. Macy Wright, III, Lewis W. Wright, Thomas S. and then Senior Vice President, General Wright and Daniel K. Wright. Also surviv- Counsel and a member of the board of ing are six grandchildren. directors of J.C. Penney Company, Inc. He [Information excerpted from the also served on the board of directors of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] Inmont Corporation. During World War II he served first as a Private in the U.S. Army and then as a Lieutenant Junior grade in the U.S. Navy where he was Assistant Counsel in the Bureau of Aeronautics and later was Special Assistant to the General Counsel of

Spring 2008 41 Important Dates to Remember Date andImportant Time Event Dates to Remember Location

June 1, 11:30 AM Junior School Graduation Luncheon Eastover

June1, 6:00 PM Prom LeMont Restaurant

June 3, 9:00 AM Moving Up Day Junior School

June 4, 9:00 AM Closing Exercises Junior School

June 5, 9:00 AM Closing Exercises Middle School

June 6, 10:00 AM Commencement Senior School

June 9 though August 20 Sports Discovery Senior School Campus

June 15 through June 23 Music Institute for the Development of Personal Style Richard E. Rauh Theater in the in memory of Jascha Heifetz Hillman Center for Performing Arts

June 16 through July 25 Summer School Discovery Middle School

June 16 through July 3 Camp Pre-K Discovery Junior School

June 16 through July 25 Day Camp Discovery Senior School Campus

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• Highlights from Spring Fling Gala 2008 • Cum Laude Society Induction • Class of 2008 Commencement Exercises • Updates on the Grandizio Athletic Complex

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Shady Side Academy Homecoming 2008 Celebrating 125 years Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11.

Reunion classes include: 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003.

The classes of 1958 and 1983 will be celebrating their 50th and 25th Reunions respectively.

For more information, call the Alumni Office at 412-968-3015 or visit www.shadysideacademy.org.

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