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Address Service Requested OakNEWSLETTER FROM OAKWOOD FRIENDS SCHOOL • CELEBRATINGLeaves OVER 200 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY 2016-2017 Fall/Winter School Calendar September 30 Parent Reception, 7:00pm A Gift to Oakwood from Frederick M. Yergan ’38 October 6 Middle School Dinner, 6:00pm October 21 Parents’ Weekend ered Fred’s enrollment a highlight of the school’s Parent Reception, 7:00pm early years in Poughkeepsie that paved the way October 25 Work Share Day for other students from a variety of backgrounds, Breakfast with the Head, 8:30am ethnicities and countries. Reagan wrote in his November 10 Fall Production, 2:30pm 1968 book, Adventures in Quaker Education at November 11 9th Grade Family Dinner, 6:00pm Oakwood, “No longer was there a stigma against November 11, 12 Fall Production, 7:30pm “foreigners.” The opposition to the enrollment of Jews was decreasing year by year. It became ever December 4 11th Grade Family Dinner, 6:00pm more evident that the objection to enrolling “for- December 13 Holiday Concert, 7:00pm eigners” had depended not a whit on their char- January 6 Winter Reunion acter or previous experience, but entirely on the January 11 Breakfast with the Head, 8:30am attitude of the community. We had had “different” January 28 Parent Fundraising Dinner, 6:30pm people, before, but Fred Yergan’s enrollment was February 23-25 Winter Production both a declaration and a challenge of our belief in the centrality of love.” These are shocking words February 24 10th Grade Family Dinner, 6:00pm in 2016 when Oakwood has long embraced an ex- ceptionally diverse student body, but they’re also Visit us at www.oakwoodfriends.org a stark reminder of the social conditions in 1934.

Happily, Fred had a wonderful experience at Oak- wood. He thrived in his studies and was an active 16 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY participant in campus life, selected as president of the freshman class. He played baseball, basketball and football, performed in student productions, worked as assistant librarian, served on the Boys’ Oakwood’s Commencement on June 10, 2016 Friends & family celebrate Fred Yergan’s 90th birthday in Dana Point, CA Council, and was the vice-president of the senior class. In the “senior superlatives” of the 1938 Drus At a family gathering to celebrate the life of Fred- Frederick M. Yergan Scholarship Fund with his yearbook, he was named best male student, most erick M. Yergan who passed away on January exceptional bequest. This beautiful legacy will al- sophisticated, most poised, and hardest to rattle! 30, 2016, his nephew John Yergan described his low other students to experience the wonderful uncle as a careful and considerate man. “People education that Fred remembered and cherished. Fred remained a gracious gentleman with a here and elsewhere have said to me that Fred playful sense of humor and quiet air of content- was very fortunate to have me around in his later Fred Yergan was the son of Max Yergan Sr. and Su- ment. He appreciated the gifts he had received years of life. Well, I like to think that is true, but I sie Wiseman Yergan. He and his two brothers who in life and enjoyed the opportunity to give back. also know I was the fortunate one to spend qual- predeceased him were all graduates of Oakwood Oakwood is grateful for his generosity and hon- ity time with him both in California and Washing- and all highly accomplished. Fred ’38 had a distin- ored to carry his name and spirit forward with ton, and to be exposed to a man of such charac- guished career in the United States Air Force: He the Frederick M. Yergan Scholarship Fund. ter, honesty, and caring. During his last hours at trained as a member of the Fighting 88th, Tuske- Sherwood Assisted Living in Sequim, Washington, gee Airmen. He was in charge of the maintenance many employees and residents stopped by to teams of the early warning system in Alaska, a high- pay respects. He had made quite a few friends. ly technical position with a great deal of responsi- They all knew they were going to miss the quiet, bility. He was a radar expert and navigator on B-29 considerate, and kind Major.” Here, too, at Oak- bombers. He was stationed in Western Europe af- wood Friends School, Fred Yergan, loyal alumnus ter WW11. Max Yergan ’39 was a Long Island fam- and good friend to the school will be missed. ily doctor who decided to seek additional training in mid-career and became an accomplished and A member of the class of 1938, Fred demon- dedicated trauma surgeon at Harlem Hospital. strated his caring nature and devotion to Oak- Charles Yergan ’41, also a physician, was in charge wood throughout his life. He participated in of the intensive care unit at Harlem Hospital for alumni gatherings held in California and loved years, an important position in the Harlem com- to hear school news. He was a leadership donor munity where he also had a longstanding internal Bottom Row: Nora Sackett, Zoë Huff, Yuchen Feng, Sage Altamirano, Sumayah Harrell, Khadijatou Allagouma, Meiwen (Wendy) Zhou, Runyuan to the Annual Fund year after year, helping to medicine practice. The brothers are survived by support current students and faculty. Fred also their younger sister, Mary (Bunny) Yergan Hughes. (Monique) Wu, Julian Fernandez-Kemp 2nd Row:Amani Harrell, Ge (Nolan) Wang, Zhicheng (Charlie) Zhou, Sheng Chen, HyunJoon (Jason) Song, had the foresight to consider Oakwood’s needs William (Billy) DeTorres, Andreas Maltan, Daniel Barletta 3rd Row: Hanchong (Jacky) Jin, Yan Wang, Sichao (Kido) Ma, Caroline Norfleet, Ben into the future and extended his philanthropy As the eldest, Fred arrived first at Oakwood in Whipple, Caleb Stewart-Schneiderman, Guang (Jason) Yang, Top Row: Calvin Ngarambe, Jared Fais, Miles Fah, Beauregard (Beau) Duval, Armand by including Oakwood in his estate plans. The 1934, a pivotal event in the history of the school Major Frederick M. Yergan receiving the Murayire, Jingchen (Frank) Feng, Parfait Bizimana, Sterling Ward Oakwood community is profoundly grateful to since Fred was the first African-American student Air Force Commendation Medal Fred for his generosity and has established The to enroll. Headmaster William J. Reagan consid- Not pictured: Derek Baugh and Quentin Newman 2 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 15 Letter from Chad Cianfrani Aminah Taariq ’17 In Memory of Samuel Ho ’55 Head of School New Clerk By: Melissa Ho and Samantha Ho Kriegel IN MEMORY opment Economics and after China became Mary Lane Swartz ’24 Dear Friends, as the physical and architectural landscape accessible to scholars in the early 1980s, his July 6, 2016 shifted over time, constant was the sense of research focused almost exclusively on the A longtime Oak- community and shared learning. Hundreds Elizabeth (Betty) Flinn Perreault ’38 Chinese economy. For about 20 years, he March 21, 2016 wood neighbor of photographs told thousands of stories. did annual field work in China, often staying greets many of Our students gathering for Silent Meeting for long periods in the countryside. Sam and Frederick M. Yergan ’38 us with a smile sit on the same benches as their classmates Sharon had a passion for world travel and January 29, 2016 and a wave each from 1924. Athletes separated by multi- together visited an astonishing array of des- morning dur- ple generations play baseball on the same tinations including Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Gordon H. Beckhart, Sr. ’40 ing his daily dog fields below the Barn apartments. The same Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Ne- April 7, 2016 walks through three girls who analyzed a sun dial in their pal, Peru, Russia, Thailand, Tibet and Turkey. Alethea Pike ’41 campus. Having 1940’s science class, measure and record January 27, 2016 spent decades the strength of a beetle in their 2016 lesson. After the painful loss of his wife to brain can- in the Hudson cer in 2008, Sam rallied, nurturing Sharon’s Donald W. Hoffman ’42 Valley, he has Images of these girls, taken almost 70 years remarkable garden, spending time with his April 4, 2015 amassed many apart, bring into focus an Oakwood that family, forging new friendships, and continu- historical photographs which he generously nurtures a respect of every voice and em- Jean Kenerson Roberts ‘51 ing to travel adventurously. Throughout his June 20, 2014 shares. This photo from 1914 transports us braces collaborative exploration. Diving into life, Sam inspired many people with his good back to Coleman Farm, Oakwood’s (soon to hundreds of other photos in Oakwood’s ar- humor, equanimity, wisdom and warmth. He David L. Swartz ’53 be) new Poughkeepsie campus. A present- chive, I see students willing to listen to each Aminah Taariq ’17 Samuel Pao San Ho died peacefully in Van- retained these qualities throughout his brief Former Board President day faculty home, the Dining Hall and the other and willing to be active participants in couver on July 20, 2016, with both his daugh- illness and continued to make good memo- July 15, 2016 Main Building are all clearly visible. These their education. I see faculty giving of them- Aminah Taariq ’17, known as Mimi, has ters by his side. Born in Tianjin on Novem- ries with his loved ones until the very end. Re- selves in the classroom, in the dorms, in been selected by the school community ber 19, 1936, Sam spent his childhood in flecting on his life during his final weeks, he Sandor Csobaji ’55 the lounges and in the dining hall. I see a com- to serve as student clerk for 2016-2017. China amidst the turmoil of civil and global felt complete and amazed at his good fortune. February 3, 2016 munity informed and sustained by our history, war. In 1949, his family fled China to settle in Samuel P.S. Ho ’55 unafraid to challenge issues of social jus- Mimi is a day student from Beacon, New York, the United States, living at various times in A beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, July 20, 2016 tice in the classroom and in society. who came to Oakwood in the 6th grade along New Haven and New York City. From 1950 to Sam is survived by his daughters Samantha with her sister Nai’lah. Both girls already felt 1955, Sam was fortunate to attend Oakwood Ho Kriegel and Melissa Ho; his sons-in-law Brenda Nelligan Murphy ’57 Central is the belief that there is a Light in ev- at home on the campus having visited many Friends School in Poughkeepsie, New York, Jonathan Kriegel and Alexander Williams; his January 8, 2016 ery member of our community. A belief that times while their older sister Fatima Saras- an experience he remembered with fond- grandchildren, Mia Kriegel, Talia Kriegel, and our differences and our diversity are strengths soro attended. Fatima graduated in 2011 S. Peter Liebmann ’60 ness and gratitude until the end of his life. Marcel Ho; his sister Pauline Ho Bynum and May 1, 2016 to be shared discussed and explored. The and earned her bachelor’s degree from sister-in-law Nancy Ho (widow of his brother challenges facing us today require the in- Hobart & William Smith College in 2015. He went on to study electrical engineering Robert); and his nieces and nephews and their Joseph S. Silver ’71 put of multiple creative minds from multi- at Princeton University, graduating in 1959, families. At Sam’s request, his ashes will be in- June 29, 2016 ple nations, faiths and cultures, all capable Moving through the grades from a middle but then changed academic focus and in terred at Riverside Church in New York City, images, combined with many more in our of this type of collaborative work. Viewed schooler to a rising senior, Mimi has become Joshua Walden ’78 1965 completed a PhD in economics at Yale alongside those of his parents Shwen Dji Yu August 8, 2016 archives room, reveal a school that remains through the lens of curriculum, community deeply connected to the community and University. After receiving his doctorate, and Franklin Lien Ho, and his wife Sharon. true to its founding Quaker principles and and faith, these photographs provide unique has grown as an individual in many ways. Sam taught at Yale and joined the univer- John C. Bender provides an engaging and ever-evolving snapshots of campus life. And although She has sought out a variety of leadership sity’s Economic Growth Center. The Cen- Former Board Member home to our diverse community of learners. solar fields may have replaced hay fields, positions both in classes and extracurricular ter sponsored a year of research in Taiwan, April 3, 2016 our commitment to nurturing a community activities. When the clerk application pro- where Sam met Sharon Shai Rong Tang; the This summer I had the opportunity to re- rooted in Quaker principles remains un- cess began, she decided to challenge herself two married in April 1966 after a whirlwind Erick Joassaint view and reflect upon many of these past changed. So as we begin our ninety-seventh to do more. Mimi says she became nervous courtship. In 1970, Sam became a professor Former Faculty and present photographs. In 1920 construc- year on this Oakwood campus, I look for- when she saw the names of the other can- in the Department of Economics at the Uni- May 20, 2016 tion began on Lane Theater, the first new A Gift to Oakwood ward to the many new photographs and didates: “They were all the best leaders in versity of British Columbia. While they moved Barbara Mason addition to Oakwood’s campus. Over the many new accomplishments to come. our class! But I stuck through it, and I am to Vancouver sight unseen, Sam and Sharon Upon the occasion of Sam Ho’s 50th reunion decades, small sections of green space grad- honored to know that I have so many sup- at Oakwood Friends School in 2005, he sub- Former Faculty found it a wonderful place to raise their March 26, 2016 ually transformed into a gym, labs, dorms, Sincerely, porters and friends here. It’s a great feeling family and lived there the rest of their lives. mitted a page for the class booklet. After writ- classrooms and a two acre solar array. Even Chad Cianfrani standing up at the podium after seeing many ing about his cherished family and fulfilling ca- Head of School amazing students stand there before me.” Sam enjoyed a rewarding and productive ca- reer, he referred back to his time at Oakwood: reer at UBC. He served as head of the Depart- Send us your class notes & photos Mimi explained the role of clerk: “The clerk “I have wonderful memories of my ment of Economics from 1985 to 1989 and as [email protected] represents the Oakwood community with director of the Centre for Chinese Research teachers and of friends I made at Oak- their personality, merit and actions. On cam- from 1996 to 1999. Sam’s field was Devel- wood. The five years I spent at Oakwood pus, it is the duty of the clerk to show re- were some of the happiest of my life.” spect and kindness to fellow students and use their leadership position to help any- Sam expressed his gratitude and affection Oak Leaves one in need. Off campus, the clerk must for Oakwood Friends School throughout his Summer 2016 represent the school wholeheartedly. The adult life with generous support of the An- clerk will also be a mentor and friend to all nual Fund to ensure that students today will enjoy the same important experience. Last ELAINE MILES of their peers and be willing to offer any as- Director of Development & Alumni Affairs sistance. Finally, the clerk should portray the spring, when Sam was settling his financial pillars of our Oakwood structure, which are affairs, he made a lifetime gift to Oakwood the Quaker testimonies: simplicity, peace, in- of $100,000. The gift is not restricted except JULIE OKONIEWSKI tegrity, community, equality and stewardship! by the needs of the school as perceived by Associate Director of Development & the head of school and board of managers. Alumni Affairs I am excited to have the opportu- WENDY GIANGRASSO nity to better the community that I al- Oakwood Friends School is pro- Assistant Director of Development & ready know and love so well.” foundly grateful to Sam Ho for his ex- Alumni Affairs ceptional generosity and care. 14 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 3

from hamburger and left overs, happily adapt- "Purple and Gold" The End of an Era ing her skills each summer to the limitations of the electricity and phone-free conditions Caroline Norfleet ’16 Student Archivist Represents Oakwood of the family camp in South Hero, VT. She ex- 1924 Mary Lane Swartz pressed her love by baking bread, goober cook- Competes In at Union Springs Ceremony ies and angel food cakes, and teaching her sons 1907 – 2016 to make pickles, applesauce, and apple pies. Class History: Philosophy Olympiad Matthew Voorhees ’17 represented a passion for history. With countless hours Mary Lane, “Shrimp,” is our class president. She Oakwood Friends School lost a treasured friend Widowed in 1966, she continued her life work Oakwood Friends School at the dedica- in the Archives Room, Matthew has devel- came as a “Freshie” in 1920. As a baby she was with the passing of Mary Lane Swartz ’24 in of caring for others: first for her nonagenarian tion of an historical marker on June 30th oped tremendous knowledge of Oakwood’s ruled by her older brothers, however her re- July. Mary and her cousin Emily Lane Taylor ’23 mother, then for her children and their young at the site of the former Oakwood Semi- long history and enjoys serving the school sulting sweet temper now rules the boys: Vice were matriarchs of an extended family with a families. In the 1980's she moved to Danville, nary in Union Springs, New York. He par- in any way he can. Thank you, Matthew! president of Junior Class ’23; Treasurer of Stu- deep connection to the School. Sadly, Mary’s VT, to be near her two Vermont sons and their ticipated in the ceremony along with the dent Board ’23; Secretary ’24; President of Se- son David Swartz ’53, died just 9 days later on families, and the family's Camp on Lake Cham- village mayor, the village historian and nior class, ’24; Girls’ Track Manager, ’23; Secre- July 15. David was an Oakwood board president plain. She loved rural Vermont, quickly becom- members of the local Quaker community. tary of Girls’ Glee Club, ’24; Girls’ Council, ’24. and lifetime friend of the School. A celebration ing a part of the community through church, of David’s life will be held at Mt. Holly Meet- school and Senior activities, contra dancing, Oakwood Seminary operated from 1860 to Commencement: ing on Saturday, September 24, at 2:00 pm. reading to first graders, walking several miles 1920 on a small farm of 20 acres in the vil- Graduation has come and gone and now each morning in any weather, driving folks to lage of Union Springs, overlooking Cayuga we face a new world – a world of radiant The following was published in the Burlington appointments, and bringing joy and baked Lake, one of the Finger Lakes of New York. A dreams, and of glorious promise. All of life Free Press: goods to shut ins and friends. In 1994 she three story brick building housed the dormi- lies before us, willing clay for our hands moved to Wake Robin, a retirement community tories for boys and girls, classrooms, library to shape, material eager for construction. Mary Lane Swartz of Shelburne, VT, died peace- in Shelburne, VT and quickly made new friends. and laboratory, and a large assembly room fully on July 6, 2016 with family close by. At 109 she She was a member of College Street Congrega- which doubled for a study hall, Friends Meet- And what dreams we have to bring to consum- was ready to venture forth into her next chapter tional Church and PEO, was a frequent visitor ing, and a general auditorium. In 1918, Wil- mation! Is the world full of weary, sick and with a quiet confidence and joyful anticipation. at the family's South Hero camp, and loved vis- liam Reagan’s first year as headmaster, a fire dying men? We shall discover the secrets of She was born June 3, 1907 in Poughkeepsie, NY iting family and friends both near and far. She started in a dormitory room that caused great health – nay, of life eternal! Is man weak and and graduated from Oakwood Friends School in was a loving and inspiring presence: a Mom, helpless before Nature’s strength? We shall Poughkeepsie, Westtown School near Philadel- Aunt, Granny, and Great Granny whose gentle Senior Caroline Norfleet of Croton-on-Hud- damage to the building. Under the leader- give him the key to all power! Do men hate phia and Skidmore College in Saratoga, NY. She but firm guidance was shared and respected by son was one of two students chosen nation- ship of Aaron H. Lane and others, the school and kill each other the world over? We shall married William C. Swartz in 1933 and became a all of her family, just as her friendship and ac- ally to represent the United States at the moved to its present location in Poughkeep- unite them in a brotherhood of peace and love! Presbyterian minister's wife, filling that role with ceptance was appreciated by all who knew her. International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO) sie in 1920 and became Oakwood School. cheerful enthusiasm while raising three sons, held in Ghent, Belgium in May. The Depart- You think that we are ungrateful and forgetful and earning a Master's Degree in early child- Mary Swartz is survived by her three sons and ment of Philosophy of Sofia University initi- Matthew was proud to represent the school – that we turn our backs upon the world with hood education from West Virginia University. their wives and families: David and Miriam ated this international competition for high on this important occasion, which made the careless ease. That is not true. Every minute, Mary Swartz was skilled at turning the maternal Swartz of Lumberton, NJ, Donald and Jackie school students in 1993. Each participating front page of “The Citizen, “Cayuga County’s every mile of our way, the past accompanies domestic "chores" into an art, from which she Swartz of South Burlington and Robert and Pa- country may send one or two pupils, with newspaper on July 1st. As Oakwood’s first us. Do we falter, the past gives us an encourag- both received and gave great pleasure: mak- tricia Swartz of St. Johnsbury, and by her many the exception of the host country, which may student archivist, he has done an impres- ing clap on the back. Do we fall, the past helps ing shirts for her sons, tailoring suits for herself grandchildren and great grandchildren. participate with a maximum of 10 pupils. sive job organizing the Irene & Alson Van us to regain our feet and urges us on. Do we and her husband, and creating gourmet fare Wagner Archives Room in Collins Library, succeed at all, the past applauds us and fires us Caroline’s paper for the American Philoso- digitizing hundreds of photos and docu- with further ambitions. All that we have and are phy Olympiad was entitled "Los Modismos ments, creating displays for alumni week- – all that we may become - we owe to the past. y Nuestra Vista del Mundo," or "Idioms end and other events, and responding to and our View of the World." Students are inquiries from members of the public doing To you especially, Oakwood, we are grate- academic research. Matthew came to Oak- ful. Grateful for your teachers, your jolly charged with writing a paper about one companions, your pleasant scenes. Above of two philosophy-related topics in a lan- wood in the 6th grade when he already had all, we are grateful for the ideals you have in- guage other than their native language. As spired in us, which will help us to go cou- a winner, she had the opportunity to travel rageously and cheerfully through life, giv- to Belgium where she competed against ing our best efforts to forward the best. other students from around the world. We shall always remember you, Oakwood, The topic of the 2016 International Phi- OPA and we hope to return to visit you some day. losophy Olympiad is philosophy of war and In that day, may we be able to return to you peace. Students are given four hours to write Dear Fellow Oakwood Parents and Families, some small measure of the debt we owe you. a philosophical essay on one of four topics given. The topics are provided in the four Welcome to the 2016-17 school year! The Class of 1924 official languages of the IPO - English, Span- Oakwood Friends School Parents Asso- ish, French and German - and the student ciation (OPA) was created by and for the must choose to write in a language other parents and guardians of Oakwood stu- than her own. Caroline chose Spanish. For dents as a way to get involved and stay her topic she selected various English say- informed about all the exciting and inter- “My two sons are fabulous young men. I give ings for her analysis, all related to fate. They esting events going on around campus. a great deal of credit for their empathy, included “Life isn’t fair,” “It is what it is,” We look forward to working with old kindness, and intellectual curiousity to and “What goes around comes around.” friends this year and welcoming new faces Oakwood Friends, where they were educated as well. You’ll be seeing a lot of us this fall, from 6th to 12th grades. Best decision ever!” "The class of 2017 will be the last class at Caroline appreciates the support of fac- first at Orientation, and then again dur- Oakwood born in the 20th century." ulty and friends at Oakwood: “I had such ing Parents Weekend in October. We’ve got Amy Grice, parent great opportunities to branch out and a lot of great events planned for the year. Sam Leach ’09 Matthew Voorhees ’17, student archivist try new things. There is a strong sense of Jacob Leach ’11 community.” In the fall, Caroline will at- See you then! tend Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, Alysa Sullivan, OPA clerk, parent ’17 David Swartz '53, Mary Lane Swartz '24 and Miriam Swartz where she plans to study linguistics. 4 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 13

the HVAL. In the HVAL playoffs, we faced Mar- and careers in a way that gives back. It is also chal- Based off of the viral Tumblr she wrote with her Friends & Faculty News Sports velwood in the championship game and came lenging and necessary in a time when rhetoric is so co-authors, the book covers a single day with fa- ‘Good work Miriam Straus and Oakwood School!’ By: Charlie Butts, Athletic Director away with a 47-41 win before a packed house negative toward Hispanics, Muslims and any one vorite authors as they interact with one another - Enola Nelson, Miriam’s 1st Grade Teacher at Connor Gymnasium. Like Girls Soccer in perceived as ‘other’. over drinks in a Starbucks. What an achievement! the fall, we were HVAL champions for the first Congratulations to Joan Carl on the birth of her This past winter basketball season was one of time. Now, with a record of 18-0, the team 2012 granddaughter Elliott Arbor Fenton. our most successful ever as three of our teams earned the #2 seed in the New England tour- Congratulations to our recent college graduates: were able to win championships. Here are nament and we traveled to Chase Collegiate Jesse Bernz from Clarkson University; Therese Former board member Liza Donnelly and her some highlights from these three teams that School to face Brimmer & May of Newton, Kaufman from Mount Holyoke College; Daniel husband Michael Maslin (parents of Ella Maslin combined for a record of 45 wins and 10 losses. MA in the quarter finals. The outcome was Li from Skidmore College; Jessica Mitchell from ’07 & Gretchen Maslin ’09) will be featured in never in doubt as we led 25-7 at the half and SUNY Albany. “New Yorker Cartoonists of the Hudson Valley” at Under new coach Sean Thompson, the Boys then cruised to an easy 43-23 win. In the New Arts Mid-Hudson from September 9th to October JV built on the success of last year and ended England semi-finals, we were sent to Loomis 30th. Liza and Michael will be present for a recep- the season with a 9-5 record. The team was Chaffee School to play an experienced team tion and book signing on October 21st, 6:30 to a mix of younger athletes, some new to the from Providence Country Day School. We had 8:00 pm. The exhibit will include 16 cartoons pub- game, and more experienced upperclassmen some first half jitters and trailed by 14 at the lished in the New Yorker magazine over the years who provided leadership. The team also had half, but we closed the gap to 4 late in the sec- Congratulations to Jesse Washington who re- along with copies of their recent books. great depth and 10 different players started ond. To their credit, Providence hit their foul ported with ESPN from the Olympics in Brazil! at least one game. This depth proved espe- shots down the stretch and our season came Congratulations to Middle School English teach- cially important as two starters, sophomore to a close with a 47-38 loss. Providence would 1991 er, Thomas Perkins, on his published poem, in Gabby Mat and freshman Spencer Mad- then win the championship the next day in a Valerie Reiss – We’ve moved to Northampton, Chronogram! sen missed multiple games due to injury. 30 point blowout. Overall, we ended the sea- MA to raise our boy with a bit more nature than The two leading scorers were senior Julian son with an impressive 19-1 record. Three of NYC has to offer. So far we love it! Fernandez-Kemp who scored from the in- our players were also selected to play in the Jessie Mitchell side, and freshman Adam Feldman who prestigious New England All-Star game at No- 1993 ran the offense and had a great outside shot. ble and Greenough School in Dedham, MA. Jessica Kimelman – married Tommy Cho on May 2013 Junior Yicheng Shen also provided some Asha, Shai, and Natalie were great represen- 7, 2016 at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. They Rui (Ray) Gao stopped by campus for a visit in much needed offense coming off the bench. tatives of Oakwood Friends in this game. make their home in Park Slope, Brookyn, NY. April. He graduated in May from SUNY Buffalo with In late January, the team journeyed to Amenia a degree in International Trade and Geography. for the Maplebrook School Invitational tour- 2000 While at school, he led the the Students' Geogra- nament. After defeating Glenholme School Congratulations to Tracey Carl Fenton and Casey phy Association. He's moving to Melbourne, Aus- in the opener, we beat Rumsey Hall 28-23 Fenton on the birth of their daughter Elliott Arbor tralia, to begin graduate school at the University Boys' Varsity Basketball. "I loved playing basketball for our first championship of the winter. Fenton on September 10, 2016. of Melbourne and will be majoring in banking and every free moment I had." Congratulations to Araceli Reyes & Jose Bernabe finance. on the birth of their daughter Jaheira. The Boys Varsity had one of their best seasons the HVAL second team. Lisandro was joined 2002 in recent memory finishing the season with on the second team by senior Derek Baugh Abigail Golden-Vazquez '86 Congratulations to Sara Mabry and Kevin Mas- a 17-4 record. Coached once again by alum who scored both inside and outside. Finally, kornick who were married on April 16, 2016 in Ted Lonczak ’08, the team featured a stout junior Dylan Bimka-Wintrob came off the Washington, D.C. Sara is a legislative assistant to pressure defense and a fast break offense that bench to drain threes throughout the season. Senator Robert P. Casey, Democrat of Pennsylvania, could also nail the outside shot. They ended and works on health policy. She graduated from the Hudson Valley Athletic League (HVAL) For the Girls Varsity, things didn’t look good Wellesley and received a master's degree in public season with a record of 8-2 and the only two at halftime of our first game of the season as Class of 2016 policy from George Washington University. losses were to league power Storm King. One we trailed Marvelwood 22-16 at home. In the great regular season game was a 52-40 home second half, our defense stiffened and the of- At College: win over Wooster who would eventually be fense began to click. We outscored the visitors a New England tournament semi-finalist. In 23-9 in the second half for a 39-31 win against American Academy of Dramatic Arts February, the team made their annual appear- a perennial New England tournament team. Bard College Rui Gao Congratulations to Megan & Chris Sanger ance in the Kildonan Classic. After advancing Our play in the second half would be an indi- Binghamton University on the birth of their son Jack. to the championship game, the team defeat- cator of what was to follow for the rest of the Boston University (College of Engineering) ed Hudson Valley Rocks (a talented team of season. Great defense was a given and our op- College of Mount Saint Vincent home schoolers) in a close fought contest to ponents averaged only 25.6 points per game. Drexel University claim our second championship of the winter. The defense started with pressure up top led Dutchess Community College Spotlight on Maintenance Crew Junior Khari Wilmore was named the tour- by junior Asha Amberslie, senior Sage Al- Franklin Pierce University Thank you for your hard work all summer to prepare the campus for opening day! nament MVP. We also advanced to the cham- tamirano, and freshman Natalie Bordeaux. Hofstra University 2004 pionship game of the HVAL tournament, but Down low, it didn’t get any easier as they ran Indiana University of Pennsylvania Congratulations to Claribel (Bela) Baez on her lost to Storm King. Three of the team’s four into some combination of sophomore Shai Macalester College new job as an Associate Correctional Counselor losses were to Storm King and this was not Black Bird, juniors Mimi and Nai’lah Tar- Michigan State University with the NYC Department of Corrections! too surprising considering that Storm King riq, and sophomore Briana Uket. Scoring Mount Holyoke College would win the New England championship. was also not an issue. There were numer- New York University (College of Arts and Frank McGinnis’ original musical "Safe" is be- We also qualified for this championship as the ous games where all 10 players were able to Science) ing performed at The Center For Performing Arts #5 seed and had to play the #4 seed Chase score some points. Asha was by far the lead- Niagara University in Rhinebeck the weekend of September 23rd Collegiate on their home court. We fell behind ing scorer, averaging almost 19 per game. She Pennsylvania State University through 25th. Congratulations Frank! early 14-0, but then fought back to take the had the ability to hit the outside shot and her Rutgers University-Newark lead in the second half. Unfortunately, Chase drive to the basket proved impossible to de- Stevens Institute of Technology 2011 made a late run to win 61-57, but it was a great fend. Asha and Natalie were also unselfish as Syracuse University Tri (Bill) Dung Nguyen – Graduated from Bard effort nonetheless. In addition to Khari, the they would drive to the hoop and then dish at The College of Saint Rose College with a dual degree program at Columbia team was led by junior guard Jabreel Harrell the last moment to Shai, Mimi, Nai’lah, or Bri- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering whose quickness was too hard to handle for ana for an easy basket. Junior Alex Weinraub University of Maryland, College Park and Applied Science. Oakwood’s Barbara Lonczak most defenders. Both players were first team and sophomore Brianna Coble came off the University of Rochester visited with Bill’s family in Vietnam during an Ad- HVAL All-Stars and second team New England bench to knock down some key shots. Junior University of Vermont missions tour of Southeast Asia. All-Stars. Senior Armand Murayire was also Bianca Luna-Lupercio was also able to hit Utica College named to the HVAL first team and he pro- shots from long range and was a tenacious Vassar College Congratulations to Jill Poskanzer on the pub- vided a strong inside game along with junior defender. We finished the regular season with Wilkes University lication of her book, “Literary Starbucks: Fresh- Lisandro Chihuahua who was named to a perfect 16-0 record and we were also 10-0 in Brewed, Half-Caf, No-Whip Bookish Humor”. Chris Galschjodt, German Gutierrez, Shawn Sala, Pablo Ramos, Pablo Ruiz and Ray Valentin. 12 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 5

and auction in January, and Nora Sackett Class Notes Music ’16 played holiday music before and after By: Ted Messerschmidt, Music Director the final meeting for worship in December. The winter and spring terms were an ex- For this year’s musical production, stu- citing time for the Oakwood Friends dents gave three powerful performances School Music Department. Students par- of See Rock City and Other Destinations. ticipated in 12 school performances along In vignettes set in national parks and oth- with outside concerts and competitions. er famous sites throughout the United States, the characters in the show learn The Winter Festival Concert was a great to face their fears and take chances. The 1942 reception, the drops ceased and the sun came out. 1961 success. The event was full of outstanding fact that the show contained several dif- Janet Locke Genest – I am so grateful for the In attendance: Peter Baily, Henry Brecher, Chuck Joan Liebmann-Smith – My brother, Peter Li- performances of selections including: clas- ferent story lines gave more students than quality of the education that I received at Oak- Doskow, John and Leslie Earp, Ginny Hayes, Mary ebmann ’60, died of complications of parkinson’s sical works by Mozart, Haydn, and Chopin; usual the chance to play leading roles. Seniors Nora Sackett, Charlie Zhou & Jason Yang wood. It made it possible for me to attend and & Bill Homans, Elaine Miles, and Becky Henderson disease in May. He loved Oakwood and we shared original compositions by Oakwood stu- graduate from Swarthmore College. Stratton. happy (and weird) memories up until the end. dents; folk and jazz tunes; and pop songs The Spring Festival Concert was also a suc- Jason “Guang” Yang organized recording Peter received a PhD in theoretical physics at The by Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Chinese cess. Nearly one-fifth of the student body sessions of his original compositions so that 1943 Courant Institute of Mathematics at NYU. All those stars. In addition, the newly formed school performed at the event. Students performed he could apply to college music programs. Gloria Garlick Bogle – Just celebrated my 90th math classes at Oakwood paid off. Thanks PT Taylor! orchestra gave its first performance, and, 18 selections in a variety of styles from 4 dif- He was accepted to the Ithaca College birthday with a party given by Barbara Feingold, as usual, the concert concluded with a holi- ferent centuries and 8 different countries. School of Music and also to Bard College, Julie Kratchman and Bill Bogle. Wonderful family 1963 day sing-along led by Oakwood singers. where he will begin his studies in the fall. occasion. Mike Mickelsen – Just got back from a month Also during the spring, students participated The final performances of the year took place cruising through the Baltic Sea and then visiting Students in the Community Service through in music events outside of Oakwood. Will at the 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony and at 1946 Denmark. We got to see the house where my fa- the Arts class performed for local residents Dambra ’19, for example, participated in the Commencement Ceremony. Nora Sack- Deborah Satz Scheer – Justin and I are now ther was born! who rarely have the opportunity to hear live the NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival. He ett ’16 performed processional music for the living in Corte Medera, CA, no longer able to at- music. For example, they performed holi- received high praise from the judges, and he middle school event, while Yanling “Con- tend meetings at Oakwood. We see Ellen Marquis 1964 day songs for students at the Cardinal Hayes earned a rating that was just one point shy nie” Huang ’18 and the Oakwood Orches- as often as possible. Last month Eric and Cecile Peter Letson – Summer adventure this year in- School for Children with Special Needs in of a perfect score. Eighth grader Elias Fred- tra performed processional and recessional Springer visited here and had lunch in San Fran- volves sail-training on the brig NIAGARA, a replica Millbrook, NY. They also played a concert ericks participated in the same Solo and music at the upper school ceremony. Also at cisco with Ellen and me. It was a joy to attend the of a ship from the war of 1812. I will help sail the for residents at the Manor at Woodside Re- Ensemble Festival; he earned a perfect score graduation, a choir comprised of both stu- SF Oakwood gathering hosted by Linda Connor at brig from Duluth, MN to Erie, PA, a THREE WEEK tirement Home in Poughkeepsie, and they on cello and a near-perfect score on violin. dents and faculty members performed Ted the SF Art Institute, as well. I hope our alumni day Mary & Bill Homans with Ginny Hayes SAIL. performed at a community lunch in Stone In addition, Elias was selected to participate Messerschmidt’s a cappella arrangement of reunion will be well attended this year. Keep in scattering Emmet's ashes at Oakwood. Ridge, NY. In addition, several students in in the Dutchess All-County Orchestra with the popular song “Youth.” Graduating seniors touch: email- [email protected] 1966 the class supported Oakwood fundraising exceptional instrumentalists from local pub- Sage Altamirano and Hanchong “Jacky” 1956 Mary Knight Morrel – Will miss my 50th reunion. efforts by performing at the parent dinner lic and private schools. Meanwhile, senior Jin were featured in the performance. 1950 Sarah Robin Newcomb – Hoping to be back for Jake and I are doing well. Love gardening, friends Anita Pasternack Finkelstein – I had the plea- ’56 reunion. and family. sure of meeting our new head, Chad Cianfrani, a few times. I was most impressed and wish him a David White - Still living in Houston, playing ten- 1968 The project began by examining Edward continuous long and fruitful stay at Oakwood. nis 3 times a week. I have fond memories of Oak- 7th Grade Creates Hick’s “Peaceable Kingdom” paintings. The wood Friends School. students discussed the artist’s intentions Joan Guzy Gold – I’m now living in a Friends/ Peaceable Kingdom Mural and how they would adapt the ideas to con- Quaker retirement community. Looks as if I’ve 1957 struct a peaceable kingdom today. They dis- gone full circle. My eldest daughter and my grand- Diane DeMask Lyons – Will be traveling in May. Oakwood Friends School 7th graders col- 10’ x 7’ mural, is on display outside the cussed racial, gender, and social inequali- son and family (wife & 2 daughters), live nearby. Hope to make 60th – Wow! laborated in a two-week project under the school’s Meeting Room. The project inte- ties. They identified themselves as makers of I’m looking forward to seeing them more often. direction of guest artists Carmen Lizardo, grated Quaker beliefs and practices, art his- peace and described Quaker values as they Sorry to miss Alumni weekend, but regards to all. Josh Kramb, Megan Porpeglia and school tory, visual research, digital media, acting relate to their own lives. They created their counselor Peggy Lewis. The finished proj- improvisation, photography and painting. own version of a Peaceable Kingdom paint- Eric Wohlforth – Closed my law firm of 50 years ect, a pigment transfer and acrylic paint ing adding items that represented peace in December. Then spent two months in Tuscon and unity, such as, the recently erected tipi before becoming of counsel with another Anchor- Dick Powell at home in Fresno, CA on the Oakwood campus and a peace sign. age firm. Still active on Alaska affairs but trying to downsize my house. The Oakwood campus was used as a the- 1971 ater and the students became performers 1951 David Lyons – We enjoy following the Oakwood inside the collage. They acted out what they John Earp – Well I finally made it back to Oak- Friends on Facebook. I recently added Marketing wanted a figure in the painting to be doing wood for my 1st visit, and thoroughly enjoyed it. & Business Development to my scope of work and a photograph was taken. The student sil- I was able to share the experience with my wife, at IBMSECU. Not thinking about retirement, but houettes were inserted into the painting to Leslie, and youngest son, Brian. enjoying the time I spend traveling with my wife, represent human kind. The next stage of the Joan Michele. Hope to make it to Poughkeepsie project was to collect digital images to trans- At 4:00 pm on Saturday of Alumni Weekend, the for another reunion soon. late the painting into a mosaic. The digital class gathered to scatter the ashes of Emmet transfer process allowed for the image to ex- Hayes. Emmet loved Oakwood very much – he Jonathan Talbot ’57, with daughter Loren ’91 1985 ist on a canvas. The pigment transfer allowed felt that he rested his life as an adult on the foun- and grandson, Vander at Alumni Weekend ’16 Thembi Dube – I am happy to donate to my high the students to draw and paint on the im- dation he first established at Oakwood. Peter Baily school which had such an impact on my life and age. The project was a powerful experience picked a supremely suitable spot – just behind the 1959 development. I love Oakwood and want to see it for the students that engaged them in art, former location of the former Boys’ Dorm, where Susan Stein-Stephens – It is wonderful to be provide for other students as it did for me. research, experimentation and reflection. Emmet had lived, with a view towards the Hudson. living at Freedom Plaza in Sun City Center, FL, a A few words were spoken and then we each, in Brookdale Community. We have a great group of 1986 turn, scattered ashes on the grass. Just as we fin- performers called ‘The Plaza Players’. I am part of Abigail Golden-Vazquez – This year I took a ma- “Oakwood was a formative part of my life. ished, a soft rain came down. It intensified, and the the chorus – it feels great to be singing again. I jor career leap pushing boundaries to lead a new So many lessons learned there beyond the ashes which had been lying on the grass worked sang Seven and a Half Cents (Pajama Game) and initiative to bring greater awareness of the critical classroom…many things that made me who I am.” their way in. The rain soon abated and as we the yodeling song (Sound of Music). importance and contributions of Latinos in Amer- walked up the hill to Chad’s home for the Head’s ica. It has been a blessing to build on all my work Alice Lindsley ’84 6 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 11

Earthshare Day Celebrates Lakota Culture I had played in one game previously and had Oakwood’s spring “Earthshare Day” of ser- cient red cedar flute. His visit ended with a been carried off the field after one play. Get- vice learning was incorporated into a 3 day campout and traditional sunrise greeting. ting into the game filled me with trepida- celebration of Lakota Culture, featuring mu- tion, but thought it unlikely. At some point in sician and activist Tiokasin Ghosthorse from The tipi remained on the Oakwood campus the game, both my roommates were taken the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation of South through graduation in June and was used to out of the game with minor injuries or to Dakota. Tiokasin guided Oakwood students host events for area youngsters. Pre-K and rest. Coach pointed to me on the bench and to erect and paint an 18’ tipi with traditional Kindergarten students from Poughkeepsie directed me to enter the game at left end. Lakota symbols, shared Lakota cosmology, Day School and 1st and 2nd graders from and held a public performance of the an- Dutchess Day School enjoyed story time in I have no recollection of the first play from scrimmage. I just know that I wasn’t involved. When Poughkeepsie huddled again they as- sumed a new style of huddle employed by the United States Military Academy, across the Hud- son at West Point, a few miles to the south. All players lined up in two rows with their backs to the line. The quarterback faced them, scan- Abigail Golden-Vazquez '86 with her husband, Christopher Brauss, son Gabriel, ning our defense. As the quarterback swung his father, Eric Golden '57 and student clerk, Parfait Bizimana '16 gaze from side to side, I saw him do a double take when he spied me. He called his play and California I had engaged in a bit of long toss the team approached the line. When the ball Three and Out of a football with a buddy. I had never suited was snapped, Poughkeepsie ran what would By: Patrick Crowley ’50 up in football gear and been part of a team. be called later by the University of Southern Students erect 18' tipi It was apparent early on that I was going to California Student Body Right. This involved Over the years, I have tried my hand at a number be a marginal participant in that the School moving the entire team around the right end the tipi. Shai Blackbird, Oakwood class of of activities, some which held promise and oth- had run out of the new plastic helmets when of the line, which was where I stood transfixed. 2018, spoke to the students about her com- ers which clearly did not. The least likely area it came to outfitting me. I was issued an old munity and culture on the Rosebud Reser- for success was high school football. When I leather helmet from the previous season. The No one blocked me, taking on other members vation in South Dakota. She demonstrated first tried football, during my junior year in 1948 helmet was such that one could squeeze it of our defense. Their fullback, a very large in- the use of the tipi’s rain flap, read stories, I quickly became aware that my body didn’t shut between the thumb and fingers of one dividual, ran directly at me. My only hope was and taught the children to count in her na- equip me for the sport. I was, at age 16, all of 132 hand. Just how little protection this would af- to place my head to one side and hope to tive language, as well as to say “hello.” pounds and was five feet ten and a half inches ford I was to learn once the season began. wrap him up. The last thing I remember was Shai Blackbird ’18 storytime. tall. Of that weight not much was muscle. Why the view of his thigh pad as it approached I even contemplated the sport was the result This was to be only my second ever team in any my face full on. I next remember sitting on of finding myself at Oakwood Friends School sport. I looked forward to practice and enjoyed the bench, watching as Poughkeepsie rolled in Poughkeepsie, New York in that fall of 1948. being part of the action. I took part in a variety of on to a very lopsided victory. They went on 8th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony in June Hudson Data Jam drills and training to prepare us for the upcom- to win the Duchess County championship. Oakwood Friends School students once At the time, the enrollment of Oakwood was ap- ing games against mostly bigger schools with again participated in this year’s Hudson proximately 158 students including a majority of established programs. I particularly enjoyed the Knowing what I have observed over the Valley Data Jam competition sponsored by boarding students with the remainder day stu- tackling drills and hoped that with finesse I could years about concussions and serious inju- the Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies. dents from the local area. Of the 158, only about achieve what I was not likely to achieve by size ries in high school football, I would have Tillie Schneiderman, class of 2018, won 58 were male. This posed a serious problem for and strength. Practice and scrimmages involved been well advised to avoid the sport. How- the People's Choice Award and $100.00. Tillie many sports, although less so for basketball and fairly serious body contact which, after the first ever, I was caught up in enthusiasm for the previously participated while in middle school. baseball. It had not been a problem during my four or five pileups, hurt less than at first. After School, my teammates and our beloved Coach. This year, she examined the temperature rise first year at the School when boys played foot- getting warmed to the action, I would hurl my in the Hudson Valley in the last 100 years and ball, but of the six-man variety. With small enroll- body into the mass of humanity with abandon, While I would never again attempt play- saw how it affected bird migration, infectious ments, six-man football was perfect for the oth- unthinking of the potential dangers to which ing football, it was an experience that, de- diseases and natural disasters. The link to her er small schools in Oakwood’s athletic league. I was exposing myself. While during my brief spite the potential danger and the pain, I Youtube video is below. Congratulations Tillie! In fact, in the previous season, Oakwood’s team time at Coronado High Scholl I had attended a came away feeling that I had tried and par- had won the first Duchess County Six-man Foot- number of football games and was attracted by ticipated and earned a modicum of respect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ball Championship under the coaching of Paul the speed and strategy and paid insufficient at- from my schoolmates. Lesson learned. UVmS8bBX2is&feature=youtu.be Taylor. That season 27 or so boy’s turned out for tention to the mayhem that is part of the game. football demonstrating the sport’s popularity. As we prepared for games, Coach Butterfield Part way through the following season, things sorted people out by position and tried to as- changed dramatically in that Oakwood opted semble a winning team. We had a number of to join the regular Eleven-man football league skilled players from our Six-man team and to in which the larger nearby schools participated. that group was added boys who demonstrated With the numbers available, Coach Paul Taylor the skills to be competitive. On the team, all had been able to assemble six solid regulars three of my roommates were assigned posi- who played with skill required by the faster tions. Eric Wohlforth played center and Don and less physical six-man game. With eleven Ingram and Barry Van Kleeck played ends. players, our new coach, Dean of Boys Bill But- I was expected to be a back-up at the end terfield ’39, needed to reach down further into position should I be needed. I did my best the ranks to field a competitive team which to learn the position and be ready if called. required that everybody who was breathing turnout. The Coach was a large individual and I Toward the end of the season, during which never learned whether he played football at Earl- I had warmed the bench, we were to play ham College where he had earned his degree. Poughkeepsie High School. Poughkeepsie, as I recall, was in the running for the local cham- Elias Fredericks, Cyril Uebbing, Zachariah Craft, My introduction to the sport was sketchy, at pionship and would be our toughest oppo- Patrick Crowley ’50 Diamond Tulloch, Arlo Stone, Freddy Carroll Tillie Schneiderman best. As a high school freshman in Coronado, nent. The game was played at Oakwood’s field. Photo courtesy of Steve Barbour 10 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 7

On the home front, Abigail also thrived. She Summer at Oakwood Adelante Distinguished Alumni Award was married to Christopher Brauss in 2007 Oakwood Friends School, Saturday, May 14, 2016 and their son Gabriel was born in 2009. When Former Oakwood Friends School intern, Today it is my privilege to honor Abi- Latin American Studies from the Johns Hop- Gabriel was a toddler, Abigail shared her feel- Camp Growing Green Gabriela Quintanilla, hosted a week-long gail Golden-Vazquez, class of 1986, with kins University School of Advanced Interna- ings in a class note: “I’m finding immense joy program this summer of Adelante, a pro- the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2016 tional Studies. She brought her passions and in being a mother and rediscovering the world Eleven campers in 3rd through 5th grades gram she founded. Twelve participants, un- on the occasion of her 30th reunion. talent to a thriving career in the areas of global through the eyes of a child.” Along with a ro- experienced the inaugural summer of Camp documented students from the Hudson leadership and policy development. Today she bust career and active family life, Abigail has Growing Green which made use of Oakwood Valley, gathered at Oakwood to learn about Oakwood was already a family tradition when is the Executive Director of the Latinos and remained loyal and connected to her alma ma- Friends School’s four season greenhouse self-advocacy and the arts, how to apply for Abigail arrived as a student, following in the Society Program at the Aspen Institute, where ter. A member of the Ten Year Honor Roll, she and introduced elementary students to the college, and current opportunities under footsteps of her father, Eric Golden ’57, and she runs a policy program whose goal is to supports the school financially and joins with process of growing their own food. Every law. As an intern, Gabby attended Dutchess her three uncles, Arnold ’52, Jed ’54 and improve understanding of the growing La- alumni of all ages at our annual Washington D. day had a different theme: On planting day, Community College and later completed her John ’63. Known then as Abbey, she was an tino community and increase awareness of its C. gathering, where she also attends Quaker campers used a drill to make their own pizza undergraduate degree at SUNY Stony Brook. exemplary student and a wonderful mem- critical importance to the future of the United meeting. This year, she gave Oakwood a spe- garden with tomato, basil and oregano plants ber of the school community. Her advisor States. Prior to that, she managed the Insti- cial gift by presenting the 2016 Dash Davis Glei- and made their own pizza dough and pizza At the end of the week, many students were and coach, Charlie Butts, remembers her tute’s geographical and topical leadership ini- ter Lecture on Social Justice, which she called, to eat as well. On soil day, campers explored pleased to discover that they had created a as a three sport athlete, soccer, basketball, tiatives that comprise the Aspen Global Lead- “My Winding Road to Purpose – from a com- the ingredients of soil and made their own second family within the Adelante network. and softball, with an outgoing and gregari- ership Network. There, her work involved mune in Oregon to Fighting for Latino Rights.” worm farms. They also got to “eat” worms SAM Camp They were grateful to Oakwood for creating ous personality. Bill Doolittle recalls working helping to stimulate a new generation of lo- and soil. On insect day, they learned how a welcoming space to learn and explore! in the girls’ dorm when Abbey was a proc- cal leaders to play a greater role in the social Abigail, you are a wonderful ambassador for essential honeybees are to our ecosystem tor: “She did so much to help other students and political developments of their countries. our school and for Friends’ education. We by visiting a beekeeper and making lip balm Sam Camp and to lessen the load on dorm parents.” Earlier, she worked for the German Marshall take great pride in calling you an Oakwood and candles from beeswax. They also picked Fund where she was a Director of External Re- alumna, and I am honored to present you organic strawberries at a local organic straw- SAM (science and math) Camp Jr. offered After Oakwood, Abigail earned a B.A. in Po- lations responsible for congressional relations, with our Distinguished Alumni Award today. berry farm and made smoothies. Finally they local elementary students the opportunity litical Science and Spanish from Amherst, and public outreach, and strategy, and from 2000 celebrated chickens and cows by watching to learn about trees, animals, chemistry and later an M.A. in International Relations and to 2002, she worked with USAID in Honduras. Chad Cianfrani, Head of School chicks hatch, experimenting with eggs and space through art projects, experiments and making ice cream. The camp was led by mid- games. Led by Sue Cianfrani, Oakwood’s dle school science teacher Miriam Straus with Community Outreach Coordinator, the the assistance of Niamh Varrallo and Dor- camp served over 20 students in a hands-on Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association othy Dirac, both Oakwood class of 2018. experiential program designed to make sci- Oakwood Friends School ence and math fun and to instill confidence Saturday, May 14, 2016 in campers as they tackle challenging activi- ties, such as testing what dissolves, making has decreased $17,521.41 or 3.75% in the Najah thanked alumni for the many ways bubble solution and growing sprout houses. past year. The value of the Fund on June 30, they support the school. She reported that 2015 was $467,027.41.The change in value we have raised $200,000 so far for the Annual SAM Camp, now in its 6th year, is a week-long is attributable as follows: there was a total Fund and asked all who have not yet made program specifically for 6th to 9th grade girls. increase of $5,028.59 from one donation a gift to do so. Another $75,000 is needed The program inspires girls with thought-pro- of $100.00 and unrealized capital gain of to reach the budgeted goal. She recognized voking and hands-on projects; they solder $4,928.39.00. There were distributions total- those who have opened their homes for re- circuits, decode math cyphers, drill holes ing $22,550.00: the Fund dispersed $22,275.00 gional alumni gatherings this year: Nancy & to seed mushroom logs, sculpt ceramic art Adelante staff members to Oakwood Friends School to be used for Art Saltford ’52 in Washington, D.C., Linda and build edible race cars. Women instruc- scholarships. The amount was determined Connor ’63 at the Art Institute of San Francis- tors share their passion for math and science. by the formula agreed to at the 2015 meet- co, Drue & Lew Weinstein ’57 in Florida, and ing of the Alumni Association. An additional Jerry & Suzanne Litner ’54 in New York City. $275 was disbursed for an advertisement in Additional gatherings were hosted by the nority youth between the ages of 13 and 18. with murals for College Hill Park. The group the school’s yearbook from the Alumni As- Young Alumni Committee in New York City, Summer Youth The program increases understanding of civ- worked in partnership with Councilwoman sociation congratulating the Class of 2016. one at the Ace Bar and one at the Flat Iron ic engagement, teaches the tools of advocacy Ann Perry and the Rotary E-Club of District Bar. She also acknowledged Abigail Golden- Advocacy Program through the arts, and fosters an early interest 7210 on the bench and picnic table projects. The treasurer proposed and received ap- Velasquez ’86 who presented the Dash Davis in and commitment to civic participation. Ac- proval of the traditional formula for de- Gleiter Lecture on Social Justice. Najah her- tivities, coordinated by a former Capitol Hill SYAP is funded by grants and generous termining the donation to Oakwood to be self was guest speaker at winter reunion in staffer and led by program alumni, include donations from: The Dyson Foundation, Co-presidents Bill Homans ’51 and used for scholarship for the 2016-17 school January. She also thanked donors to “Peter’s mock legislative procedures, visits to the of- M & T Bank, the Rotary E-Club of Dis- Najah Muhammad ’10 year: 5% of the average value of the past Porch” and our successful bricks campaign. fices of elected officials, and the use of the- trict 7210, Somos la Llave del Futuro, as three years of the Ruth Craig Scholarship atre, art and music as tools for social change. well as local businesses and individuals. Najah Muhammad ’10, co-president of the Fund. The approximate donation would Najah introduced head of school, Chad Alumni Association, opened the meeting be $22,275 using the value of the Fund Cianfrani. Chad spoke about his first year The annual service learning project this with silent worship. She welcomed alumni on March 31, 2016. The actual donation as head of school after 12 years as a mem- year included building a planter bench in and guests and acknowledged her co-pres- amount would be calculated after June ber of the school community in a variety memory of Poughkeepsie community ac- ident, Bill Homans ’51, who was unable 30, 2016 using the fiscal year end amount. of roles. He acknowledged the guidance tivist, John Flowers, who passed away last to attend. She thanked him for his service and support he received from Peter Baily, year. The bench was installed by the Hud- as president and co-president which he is The slate of candidates for officers of the Alum- former head of school, the board of man- son River in a park in Mr. Flowers’ name completing today, and showed a painting ni Council were presented and approved: agers and, particularly, board president during a dedication ceremony attended of the Meeting Room by Maiko Nishikawa Najah Muhammad ’10, president, Myra Kout- Libby Moroff ’54 who passed away in Feb- by his family members, Mayor Rob Rolison ’04 to be presented to Bill later in the day. zen ’70, treasurer, Rita James ’52, secretary. ruary. Chad presented the Distinguished Installing bench with flowers and the City’s Director of Social Develop- The slate of Council members was also ap- Alumni Award to Abigail Golden-Velasquez ment, Herbert Bullock. Also in attendance Najah asked for and received approval of proved. Najah recognized alumni members ’86 and recognized the 50th and 25th re- In keeping with the school’s Quaker mis- was Oakwood parent, Doug Nobiletti, (Eli the minutes of the Annual Meeting of May of the board of managers: Henry Brecher union classes. He reviewed the schedule sion of service and social justice, Oakwood Nobiletti ’11 and Leo Nobiletti ’16) who was 16, 2015. She introduced Deb Wood ’56 who ’51, Patrick Crowley ’50, Jessica Kimelman of the day and made special mention of a Friends School once again hosted the Sum- instrumental in helping Oakwood get their presented the Treasurer’s report on behalf ’93, Myra Koutzen ’70, Beth Porter ’87, Ralph memorial gathering for Emmet Hayes ’51. mer Youth Advocacy Program (SYAP) for bench building project off the ground and of Myra Koutzen ’70. As of March 31, 2016, Skeels ’60; Loren Talbot ’91; ex-officio: Bill The meeting closed with silent worship. Hudson Valley and New York City teens. Now connected to officials about placing them in the value of the Ruth Craig Scholarship Fund Homans ’51 and Najah Muhammad ’10. in its fourteenth year, SYAP is a free summer the City of Poughkeepsie. The group also Summer Youth Advocacy Program was $449,506.00. The net value of the Fund program for economically disadvantaged, mi- constructed and painted two picnic tables 8 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 9 Alumni Weekend 2016

Class of 1971 2nd Row: Andi Green Lynch Class of 1976 Front Row: Raphael Hartzog ’70, Fran Dunwell ’70 Bill Bogle, Jr.

Class of 1948 Class of 1951 Irene Nemes Csordas, Tom Renouf, Marian Amsen Finch 2nd Row: Henry Brecher, John Earp, Leslie Earp, Charles Doskow, Ginny Hayes Front Row: Bill Homans, Mary Barnard Homans ’53, Becky Henderson Stratton

Class of 1956 2nd Row: Brian Johnston, Eileen Grace Haight ’59, Ed Haight, Sarah Robinson Newcomb Front Row: Deb Bacon Wood, Class of 1986 Class of 1991 Dan Watt, Molly Lynn Watt, Marj 2nd Row: Fred Jenkins, Peter Davidson, Abigail Golden-Vazquez, Justin 3rd Row: Sierra Filucci, Soheireh Meier, Julia Wilson ‘92 Frazer Lacey, Ellen Stein Gross, Susie Brown, Jeremy Soule ’87 2nd Row: Simone Berman-Rossi, Loren Talbot, Valerie Reiss Deane-Miller, Kate Summey Frank Front Row: Laura Fast Smith ‘87, Thembi Dube ’85, Annette Engler ’87, Front Row: Jon Jernquist (with Adele), Ben Sebastian ’90 Steve Brentari ’87, Caroline Cook Alter ’88, Richard Alter (with Century)

Class of 1996 Class of 2006 Class of 1961 Class of 1966: 50th Reunion 2nd Row: Lindsay Manolakes, Robert Castanos, Naiying Kuo, Alex Mor- 2nd Row: Jesse Vinicor, Anya Aliferis, Aaron Dean, Steve 2nd row: Ralph Skeels ’60, Ed Hershberger ’60, Larry Fogelson 2nd Row: Nancy Leopitzi-Wawrla ’67, Ann Lydenberg Ponzio, ris, Cecilie Morris Zuchowski Front Row: Maureen Sanchez DeTagle, Jane Miller Thompson, Joan Jerry White Front Row: Lauren Gianutsos (with Jonah), Matt Gianutsos (with Miloh), Front Row: Adam Anderson, Carly Wiener, Noah Shuster Liebmann-Smith, Margit Winckler ’62 Front Row: Judith Ebenstein Grose, Jamie Agnew, Mike Cruciger Dan Laurence 8 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 9 Alumni Weekend 2016

Class of 1971 2nd Row: Andi Green Lynch Class of 1976 Front Row: Raphael Hartzog ’70, Fran Dunwell ’70 Bill Bogle, Jr.

Class of 1948 Class of 1951 Irene Nemes Csordas, Tom Renouf, Marian Amsen Finch 2nd Row: Henry Brecher, John Earp, Leslie Earp, Charles Doskow, Ginny Hayes Front Row: Bill Homans, Mary Barnard Homans ’53, Becky Henderson Stratton

Class of 1956 2nd Row: Brian Johnston, Eileen Grace Haight ’59, Ed Haight, Sarah Robinson Newcomb Front Row: Deb Bacon Wood, Class of 1986 Class of 1991 Dan Watt, Molly Lynn Watt, Marj 2nd Row: Fred Jenkins, Peter Davidson, Abigail Golden-Vazquez, Justin 3rd Row: Sierra Filucci, Soheireh Meier, Julia Wilson ‘92 Frazer Lacey, Ellen Stein Gross, Susie Brown, Jeremy Soule ’87 2nd Row: Simone Berman-Rossi, Loren Talbot, Valerie Reiss Deane-Miller, Kate Summey Frank Front Row: Laura Fast Smith ‘87, Thembi Dube ’85, Annette Engler ’87, Front Row: Jon Jernquist (with Adele), Ben Sebastian ’90 Steve Brentari ’87, Caroline Cook Alter ’88, Richard Alter (with Century)

Class of 1996 Class of 2006 Class of 1961 Class of 1966: 50th Reunion 2nd Row: Lindsay Manolakes, Robert Castanos, Naiying Kuo, Alex Mor- 2nd Row: Jesse Vinicor, Anya Aliferis, Aaron Dean, Steve 2nd row: Ralph Skeels ’60, Ed Hershberger ’60, Larry Fogelson 2nd Row: Nancy Leopitzi-Wawrla ’67, Ann Lydenberg Ponzio, ris, Cecilie Morris Zuchowski Front Row: Maureen Sanchez DeTagle, Jane Miller Thompson, Joan Jerry White Front Row: Lauren Gianutsos (with Jonah), Matt Gianutsos (with Miloh), Front Row: Adam Anderson, Carly Wiener, Noah Shuster Liebmann-Smith, Margit Winckler ’62 Front Row: Judith Ebenstein Grose, Jamie Agnew, Mike Cruciger Dan Laurence 10 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 7

On the home front, Abigail also thrived. She Summer at Oakwood Adelante Distinguished Alumni Award was married to Christopher Brauss in 2007 Oakwood Friends School, Saturday, May 14, 2016 and their son Gabriel was born in 2009. When Former Oakwood Friends School intern, Today it is my privilege to honor Abi- Latin American Studies from the Johns Hop- Gabriel was a toddler, Abigail shared her feel- Camp Growing Green Gabriela Quintanilla, hosted a week-long gail Golden-Vazquez, class of 1986, with kins University School of Advanced Interna- ings in a class note: “I’m finding immense joy program this summer of Adelante, a pro- the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2016 tional Studies. She brought her passions and in being a mother and rediscovering the world Eleven campers in 3rd through 5th grades gram she founded. Twelve participants, un- on the occasion of her 30th reunion. talent to a thriving career in the areas of global through the eyes of a child.” Along with a ro- experienced the inaugural summer of Camp documented students from the Hudson leadership and policy development. Today she bust career and active family life, Abigail has Growing Green which made use of Oakwood Valley, gathered at Oakwood to learn about Oakwood was already a family tradition when is the Executive Director of the Latinos and remained loyal and connected to her alma ma- Friends School’s four season greenhouse self-advocacy and the arts, how to apply for Abigail arrived as a student, following in the Society Program at the Aspen Institute, where ter. A member of the Ten Year Honor Roll, she and introduced elementary students to the college, and current opportunities under footsteps of her father, Eric Golden ’57, and she runs a policy program whose goal is to supports the school financially and joins with process of growing their own food. Every law. As an intern, Gabby attended Dutchess her three uncles, Arnold ’52, Jed ’54 and improve understanding of the growing La- alumni of all ages at our annual Washington D. day had a different theme: On planting day, Community College and later completed her John ’63. Known then as Abbey, she was an tino community and increase awareness of its C. gathering, where she also attends Quaker campers used a drill to make their own pizza undergraduate degree at SUNY Stony Brook. exemplary student and a wonderful mem- critical importance to the future of the United meeting. This year, she gave Oakwood a spe- garden with tomato, basil and oregano plants ber of the school community. Her advisor States. Prior to that, she managed the Insti- cial gift by presenting the 2016 Dash Davis Glei- and made their own pizza dough and pizza At the end of the week, many students were and coach, Charlie Butts, remembers her tute’s geographical and topical leadership ini- ter Lecture on Social Justice, which she called, to eat as well. On soil day, campers explored pleased to discover that they had created a as a three sport athlete, soccer, basketball, tiatives that comprise the Aspen Global Lead- “My Winding Road to Purpose – from a com- the ingredients of soil and made their own second family within the Adelante network. and softball, with an outgoing and gregari- ership Network. There, her work involved mune in Oregon to Fighting for Latino Rights.” worm farms. They also got to “eat” worms SAM Camp They were grateful to Oakwood for creating ous personality. Bill Doolittle recalls working helping to stimulate a new generation of lo- and soil. On insect day, they learned how a welcoming space to learn and explore! in the girls’ dorm when Abbey was a proc- cal leaders to play a greater role in the social Abigail, you are a wonderful ambassador for essential honeybees are to our ecosystem tor: “She did so much to help other students and political developments of their countries. our school and for Friends’ education. We by visiting a beekeeper and making lip balm Sam Camp and to lessen the load on dorm parents.” Earlier, she worked for the German Marshall take great pride in calling you an Oakwood and candles from beeswax. They also picked Fund where she was a Director of External Re- alumna, and I am honored to present you organic strawberries at a local organic straw- SAM (science and math) Camp Jr. offered After Oakwood, Abigail earned a B.A. in Po- lations responsible for congressional relations, with our Distinguished Alumni Award today. berry farm and made smoothies. Finally they local elementary students the opportunity litical Science and Spanish from Amherst, and public outreach, and strategy, and from 2000 celebrated chickens and cows by watching to learn about trees, animals, chemistry and later an M.A. in International Relations and to 2002, she worked with USAID in Honduras. Chad Cianfrani, Head of School chicks hatch, experimenting with eggs and space through art projects, experiments and making ice cream. The camp was led by mid- games. Led by Sue Cianfrani, Oakwood’s dle school science teacher Miriam Straus with Community Outreach Coordinator, the the assistance of Niamh Varrallo and Dor- camp served over 20 students in a hands-on Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association othy Dirac, both Oakwood class of 2018. experiential program designed to make sci- Oakwood Friends School ence and math fun and to instill confidence Saturday, May 14, 2016 in campers as they tackle challenging activi- ties, such as testing what dissolves, making has decreased $17,521.41 or 3.75% in the Najah thanked alumni for the many ways bubble solution and growing sprout houses. past year. The value of the Fund on June 30, they support the school. She reported that 2015 was $467,027.41.The change in value we have raised $200,000 so far for the Annual SAM Camp, now in its 6th year, is a week-long is attributable as follows: there was a total Fund and asked all who have not yet made program specifically for 6th to 9th grade girls. increase of $5,028.59 from one donation a gift to do so. Another $75,000 is needed The program inspires girls with thought-pro- of $100.00 and unrealized capital gain of to reach the budgeted goal. She recognized voking and hands-on projects; they solder $4,928.39.00. There were distributions total- those who have opened their homes for re- circuits, decode math cyphers, drill holes ing $22,550.00: the Fund dispersed $22,275.00 gional alumni gatherings this year: Nancy & to seed mushroom logs, sculpt ceramic art Adelante staff members to Oakwood Friends School to be used for Art Saltford ’52 in Washington, D.C., Linda and build edible race cars. Women instruc- scholarships. The amount was determined Connor ’63 at the Art Institute of San Francis- tors share their passion for math and science. by the formula agreed to at the 2015 meet- co, Drue & Lew Weinstein ’57 in Florida, and ing of the Alumni Association. An additional Jerry & Suzanne Litner ’54 in New York City. $275 was disbursed for an advertisement in Additional gatherings were hosted by the nority youth between the ages of 13 and 18. with murals for College Hill Park. The group the school’s yearbook from the Alumni As- Young Alumni Committee in New York City, Summer Youth The program increases understanding of civ- worked in partnership with Councilwoman sociation congratulating the Class of 2016. one at the Ace Bar and one at the Flat Iron ic engagement, teaches the tools of advocacy Ann Perry and the Rotary E-Club of District Bar. She also acknowledged Abigail Golden- Advocacy Program through the arts, and fosters an early interest 7210 on the bench and picnic table projects. The treasurer proposed and received ap- Velasquez ’86 who presented the Dash Davis in and commitment to civic participation. Ac- proval of the traditional formula for de- Gleiter Lecture on Social Justice. Najah her- tivities, coordinated by a former Capitol Hill SYAP is funded by grants and generous termining the donation to Oakwood to be self was guest speaker at winter reunion in staffer and led by program alumni, include donations from: The Dyson Foundation, Co-presidents Bill Homans ’51 and used for scholarship for the 2016-17 school January. She also thanked donors to “Peter’s mock legislative procedures, visits to the of- M & T Bank, the Rotary E-Club of Dis- Najah Muhammad ’10 year: 5% of the average value of the past Porch” and our successful bricks campaign. fices of elected officials, and the use of the- trict 7210, Somos la Llave del Futuro, as three years of the Ruth Craig Scholarship atre, art and music as tools for social change. well as local businesses and individuals. Najah Muhammad ’10, co-president of the Fund. The approximate donation would Najah introduced head of school, Chad Alumni Association, opened the meeting be $22,275 using the value of the Fund Cianfrani. Chad spoke about his first year The annual service learning project this with silent worship. She welcomed alumni on March 31, 2016. The actual donation as head of school after 12 years as a mem- year included building a planter bench in and guests and acknowledged her co-pres- amount would be calculated after June ber of the school community in a variety memory of Poughkeepsie community ac- ident, Bill Homans ’51, who was unable 30, 2016 using the fiscal year end amount. of roles. He acknowledged the guidance tivist, John Flowers, who passed away last to attend. She thanked him for his service and support he received from Peter Baily, year. The bench was installed by the Hud- as president and co-president which he is The slate of candidates for officers of the Alum- former head of school, the board of man- son River in a park in Mr. Flowers’ name completing today, and showed a painting ni Council were presented and approved: agers and, particularly, board president during a dedication ceremony attended of the Meeting Room by Maiko Nishikawa Najah Muhammad ’10, president, Myra Kout- Libby Moroff ’54 who passed away in Feb- by his family members, Mayor Rob Rolison ’04 to be presented to Bill later in the day. zen ’70, treasurer, Rita James ’52, secretary. ruary. Chad presented the Distinguished Installing bench with flowers and the City’s Director of Social Develop- The slate of Council members was also ap- Alumni Award to Abigail Golden-Velasquez ment, Herbert Bullock. Also in attendance Najah asked for and received approval of proved. Najah recognized alumni members ’86 and recognized the 50th and 25th re- In keeping with the school’s Quaker mis- was Oakwood parent, Doug Nobiletti, (Eli the minutes of the Annual Meeting of May of the board of managers: Henry Brecher union classes. He reviewed the schedule sion of service and social justice, Oakwood Nobiletti ’11 and Leo Nobiletti ’16) who was 16, 2015. She introduced Deb Wood ’56 who ’51, Patrick Crowley ’50, Jessica Kimelman of the day and made special mention of a Friends School once again hosted the Sum- instrumental in helping Oakwood get their presented the Treasurer’s report on behalf ’93, Myra Koutzen ’70, Beth Porter ’87, Ralph memorial gathering for Emmet Hayes ’51. mer Youth Advocacy Program (SYAP) for bench building project off the ground and of Myra Koutzen ’70. As of March 31, 2016, Skeels ’60; Loren Talbot ’91; ex-officio: Bill The meeting closed with silent worship. Hudson Valley and New York City teens. Now connected to officials about placing them in the value of the Ruth Craig Scholarship Fund Homans ’51 and Najah Muhammad ’10. in its fourteenth year, SYAP is a free summer the City of Poughkeepsie. The group also Summer Youth Advocacy Program was $449,506.00. The net value of the Fund program for economically disadvantaged, mi- constructed and painted two picnic tables 6 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 11

Earthshare Day Celebrates Lakota Culture I had played in one game previously and had Oakwood’s spring “Earthshare Day” of ser- cient red cedar flute. His visit ended with a been carried off the field after one play. Get- vice learning was incorporated into a 3 day campout and traditional sunrise greeting. ting into the game filled me with trepida- celebration of Lakota Culture, featuring mu- tion, but thought it unlikely. At some point in sician and activist Tiokasin Ghosthorse from The tipi remained on the Oakwood campus the game, both my roommates were taken the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation of South through graduation in June and was used to out of the game with minor injuries or to Dakota. Tiokasin guided Oakwood students host events for area youngsters. Pre-K and rest. Coach pointed to me on the bench and to erect and paint an 18’ tipi with traditional Kindergarten students from Poughkeepsie directed me to enter the game at left end. Lakota symbols, shared Lakota cosmology, Day School and 1st and 2nd graders from and held a public performance of the an- Dutchess Day School enjoyed story time in I have no recollection of the first play from scrimmage. I just know that I wasn’t involved. When Poughkeepsie huddled again they as- sumed a new style of huddle employed by the United States Military Academy, across the Hud- son at West Point, a few miles to the south. All players lined up in two rows with their backs to the line. The quarterback faced them, scan- Abigail Golden-Vazquez '86 with her husband, Christopher Brauss, son Gabriel, ning our defense. As the quarterback swung his father, Eric Golden '57 and student clerk, Parfait Bizimana '16 gaze from side to side, I saw him do a double take when he spied me. He called his play and California I had engaged in a bit of long toss the team approached the line. When the ball Three and Out of a football with a buddy. I had never suited was snapped, Poughkeepsie ran what would By: Patrick Crowley ’50 up in football gear and been part of a team. be called later by the University of Southern Students erect 18' tipi It was apparent early on that I was going to California Student Body Right. This involved Over the years, I have tried my hand at a number be a marginal participant in that the School moving the entire team around the right end the tipi. Shai Blackbird, Oakwood class of of activities, some which held promise and oth- had run out of the new plastic helmets when of the line, which was where I stood transfixed. 2018, spoke to the students about her com- ers which clearly did not. The least likely area it came to outfitting me. I was issued an old munity and culture on the Rosebud Reser- for success was high school football. When I leather helmet from the previous season. The No one blocked me, taking on other members vation in South Dakota. She demonstrated first tried football, during my junior year in 1948 helmet was such that one could squeeze it of our defense. Their fullback, a very large in- the use of the tipi’s rain flap, read stories, I quickly became aware that my body didn’t shut between the thumb and fingers of one dividual, ran directly at me. My only hope was and taught the children to count in her na- equip me for the sport. I was, at age 16, all of 132 hand. Just how little protection this would af- to place my head to one side and hope to tive language, as well as to say “hello.” pounds and was five feet ten and a half inches ford I was to learn once the season began. wrap him up. The last thing I remember was Shai Blackbird ’18 storytime. tall. Of that weight not much was muscle. Why the view of his thigh pad as it approached I even contemplated the sport was the result This was to be only my second ever team in any my face full on. I next remember sitting on of finding myself at Oakwood Friends School sport. I looked forward to practice and enjoyed the bench, watching as Poughkeepsie rolled in Poughkeepsie, New York in that fall of 1948. being part of the action. I took part in a variety of on to a very lopsided victory. They went on 8th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony in June Hudson Data Jam drills and training to prepare us for the upcom- to win the Duchess County championship. Oakwood Friends School students once At the time, the enrollment of Oakwood was ap- ing games against mostly bigger schools with again participated in this year’s Hudson proximately 158 students including a majority of established programs. I particularly enjoyed the Knowing what I have observed over the Valley Data Jam competition sponsored by boarding students with the remainder day stu- tackling drills and hoped that with finesse I could years about concussions and serious inju- the Carey Institute for Ecosystem Studies. dents from the local area. Of the 158, only about achieve what I was not likely to achieve by size ries in high school football, I would have Tillie Schneiderman, class of 2018, won 58 were male. This posed a serious problem for and strength. Practice and scrimmages involved been well advised to avoid the sport. How- the People's Choice Award and $100.00. Tillie many sports, although less so for basketball and fairly serious body contact which, after the first ever, I was caught up in enthusiasm for the previously participated while in middle school. baseball. It had not been a problem during my four or five pileups, hurt less than at first. After School, my teammates and our beloved Coach. This year, she examined the temperature rise first year at the School when boys played foot- getting warmed to the action, I would hurl my in the Hudson Valley in the last 100 years and ball, but of the six-man variety. With small enroll- body into the mass of humanity with abandon, While I would never again attempt play- saw how it affected bird migration, infectious ments, six-man football was perfect for the oth- unthinking of the potential dangers to which ing football, it was an experience that, de- diseases and natural disasters. The link to her er small schools in Oakwood’s athletic league. I was exposing myself. While during my brief spite the potential danger and the pain, I Youtube video is below. Congratulations Tillie! In fact, in the previous season, Oakwood’s team time at Coronado High Scholl I had attended a came away feeling that I had tried and par- had won the first Duchess County Six-man Foot- number of football games and was attracted by ticipated and earned a modicum of respect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ball Championship under the coaching of Paul the speed and strategy and paid insufficient at- from my schoolmates. Lesson learned. UVmS8bBX2is&feature=youtu.be Taylor. That season 27 or so boy’s turned out for tention to the mayhem that is part of the game. football demonstrating the sport’s popularity. As we prepared for games, Coach Butterfield Part way through the following season, things sorted people out by position and tried to as- changed dramatically in that Oakwood opted semble a winning team. We had a number of to join the regular Eleven-man football league skilled players from our Six-man team and to in which the larger nearby schools participated. that group was added boys who demonstrated With the numbers available, Coach Paul Taylor the skills to be competitive. On the team, all had been able to assemble six solid regulars three of my roommates were assigned posi- who played with skill required by the faster tions. Eric Wohlforth played center and Don and less physical six-man game. With eleven Ingram and Barry Van Kleeck played ends. players, our new coach, Dean of Boys Bill But- I was expected to be a back-up at the end terfield ’39, needed to reach down further into position should I be needed. I did my best the ranks to field a competitive team which to learn the position and be ready if called. required that everybody who was breathing turnout. The Coach was a large individual and I Toward the end of the season, during which never learned whether he played football at Earl- I had warmed the bench, we were to play ham College where he had earned his degree. Poughkeepsie High School. Poughkeepsie, as I recall, was in the running for the local cham- Elias Fredericks, Cyril Uebbing, Zachariah Craft, My introduction to the sport was sketchy, at pionship and would be our toughest oppo- Patrick Crowley ’50 Diamond Tulloch, Arlo Stone, Freddy Carroll Tillie Schneiderman best. As a high school freshman in Coronado, nent. The game was played at Oakwood’s field. Photo courtesy of Steve Barbour 12 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 5

and auction in January, and Nora Sackett Class Notes Music ’16 played holiday music before and after By: Ted Messerschmidt, Music Director the final meeting for worship in December. The winter and spring terms were an ex- For this year’s musical production, stu- citing time for the Oakwood Friends dents gave three powerful performances School Music Department. Students par- of See Rock City and Other Destinations. ticipated in 12 school performances along In vignettes set in national parks and oth- with outside concerts and competitions. er famous sites throughout the United States, the characters in the show learn The Winter Festival Concert was a great to face their fears and take chances. The 1942 reception, the drops ceased and the sun came out. 1961 success. The event was full of outstanding fact that the show contained several dif- Janet Locke Genest – I am so grateful for the In attendance: Peter Baily, Henry Brecher, Chuck Joan Liebmann-Smith – My brother, Peter Li- performances of selections including: clas- ferent story lines gave more students than quality of the education that I received at Oak- Doskow, John and Leslie Earp, Ginny Hayes, Mary ebmann ’60, died of complications of parkinson’s sical works by Mozart, Haydn, and Chopin; usual the chance to play leading roles. Seniors Nora Sackett, Charlie Zhou & Jason Yang wood. It made it possible for me to attend and & Bill Homans, Elaine Miles, and Becky Henderson disease in May. He loved Oakwood and we shared original compositions by Oakwood stu- graduate from Swarthmore College. Stratton. happy (and weird) memories up until the end. dents; folk and jazz tunes; and pop songs The Spring Festival Concert was also a suc- Jason “Guang” Yang organized recording Peter received a PhD in theoretical physics at The by Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Chinese cess. Nearly one-fifth of the student body sessions of his original compositions so that 1943 Courant Institute of Mathematics at NYU. All those stars. In addition, the newly formed school performed at the event. Students performed he could apply to college music programs. Gloria Garlick Bogle – Just celebrated my 90th math classes at Oakwood paid off. Thanks PT Taylor! orchestra gave its first performance, and, 18 selections in a variety of styles from 4 dif- He was accepted to the Ithaca College birthday with a party given by Barbara Feingold, as usual, the concert concluded with a holi- ferent centuries and 8 different countries. School of Music and also to Bard College, Julie Kratchman and Bill Bogle. Wonderful family 1963 day sing-along led by Oakwood singers. where he will begin his studies in the fall. occasion. Mike Mickelsen – Just got back from a month Also during the spring, students participated The final performances of the year took place cruising through the Baltic Sea and then visiting Students in the Community Service through in music events outside of Oakwood. Will at the 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony and at 1946 Denmark. We got to see the house where my fa- the Arts class performed for local residents Dambra ’19, for example, participated in the Commencement Ceremony. Nora Sack- Deborah Satz Scheer – Justin and I are now ther was born! who rarely have the opportunity to hear live the NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival. He ett ’16 performed processional music for the living in Corte Medera, CA, no longer able to at- music. For example, they performed holi- received high praise from the judges, and he middle school event, while Yanling “Con- tend meetings at Oakwood. We see Ellen Marquis 1964 day songs for students at the Cardinal Hayes earned a rating that was just one point shy nie” Huang ’18 and the Oakwood Orches- as often as possible. Last month Eric and Cecile Peter Letson – Summer adventure this year in- School for Children with Special Needs in of a perfect score. Eighth grader Elias Fred- tra performed processional and recessional Springer visited here and had lunch in San Fran- volves sail-training on the brig NIAGARA, a replica Millbrook, NY. They also played a concert ericks participated in the same Solo and music at the upper school ceremony. Also at cisco with Ellen and me. It was a joy to attend the of a ship from the war of 1812. I will help sail the for residents at the Manor at Woodside Re- Ensemble Festival; he earned a perfect score graduation, a choir comprised of both stu- SF Oakwood gathering hosted by Linda Connor at brig from Duluth, MN to Erie, PA, a THREE WEEK tirement Home in Poughkeepsie, and they on cello and a near-perfect score on violin. dents and faculty members performed Ted the SF Art Institute, as well. I hope our alumni day Mary & Bill Homans with Ginny Hayes SAIL. performed at a community lunch in Stone In addition, Elias was selected to participate Messerschmidt’s a cappella arrangement of reunion will be well attended this year. Keep in scattering Emmet's ashes at Oakwood. Ridge, NY. In addition, several students in in the Dutchess All-County Orchestra with the popular song “Youth.” Graduating seniors touch: email- [email protected] 1966 the class supported Oakwood fundraising exceptional instrumentalists from local pub- Sage Altamirano and Hanchong “Jacky” 1956 Mary Knight Morrel – Will miss my 50th reunion. efforts by performing at the parent dinner lic and private schools. Meanwhile, senior Jin were featured in the performance. 1950 Sarah Robin Newcomb – Hoping to be back for Jake and I are doing well. Love gardening, friends Anita Pasternack Finkelstein – I had the plea- ’56 reunion. and family. sure of meeting our new head, Chad Cianfrani, a few times. I was most impressed and wish him a David White - Still living in Houston, playing ten- 1968 The project began by examining Edward continuous long and fruitful stay at Oakwood. nis 3 times a week. I have fond memories of Oak- 7th Grade Creates Hick’s “Peaceable Kingdom” paintings. The wood Friends School. students discussed the artist’s intentions Joan Guzy Gold – I’m now living in a Friends/ Peaceable Kingdom Mural and how they would adapt the ideas to con- Quaker retirement community. Looks as if I’ve 1957 struct a peaceable kingdom today. They dis- gone full circle. My eldest daughter and my grand- Diane DeMask Lyons – Will be traveling in May. Oakwood Friends School 7th graders col- 10’ x 7’ mural, is on display outside the cussed racial, gender, and social inequali- son and family (wife & 2 daughters), live nearby. Hope to make 60th – Wow! laborated in a two-week project under the school’s Meeting Room. The project inte- ties. They identified themselves as makers of I’m looking forward to seeing them more often. direction of guest artists Carmen Lizardo, grated Quaker beliefs and practices, art his- peace and described Quaker values as they Sorry to miss Alumni weekend, but regards to all. Josh Kramb, Megan Porpeglia and school tory, visual research, digital media, acting relate to their own lives. They created their counselor Peggy Lewis. The finished proj- improvisation, photography and painting. own version of a Peaceable Kingdom paint- Eric Wohlforth – Closed my law firm of 50 years ect, a pigment transfer and acrylic paint ing adding items that represented peace in December. Then spent two months in Tuscon and unity, such as, the recently erected tipi before becoming of counsel with another Anchor- Dick Powell at home in Fresno, CA on the Oakwood campus and a peace sign. age firm. Still active on Alaska affairs but trying to downsize my house. The Oakwood campus was used as a the- 1971 ater and the students became performers 1951 David Lyons – We enjoy following the Oakwood inside the collage. They acted out what they John Earp – Well I finally made it back to Oak- Friends on Facebook. I recently added Marketing wanted a figure in the painting to be doing wood for my 1st visit, and thoroughly enjoyed it. & Business Development to my scope of work and a photograph was taken. The student sil- I was able to share the experience with my wife, at IBMSECU. Not thinking about retirement, but houettes were inserted into the painting to Leslie, and youngest son, Brian. enjoying the time I spend traveling with my wife, represent human kind. The next stage of the Joan Michele. Hope to make it to Poughkeepsie project was to collect digital images to trans- At 4:00 pm on Saturday of Alumni Weekend, the for another reunion soon. late the painting into a mosaic. The digital class gathered to scatter the ashes of Emmet transfer process allowed for the image to ex- Hayes. Emmet loved Oakwood very much – he Jonathan Talbot ’57, with daughter Loren ’91 1985 ist on a canvas. The pigment transfer allowed felt that he rested his life as an adult on the foun- and grandson, Vander at Alumni Weekend ’16 Thembi Dube – I am happy to donate to my high the students to draw and paint on the im- dation he first established at Oakwood. Peter Baily school which had such an impact on my life and age. The project was a powerful experience picked a supremely suitable spot – just behind the 1959 development. I love Oakwood and want to see it for the students that engaged them in art, former location of the former Boys’ Dorm, where Susan Stein-Stephens – It is wonderful to be provide for other students as it did for me. research, experimentation and reflection. Emmet had lived, with a view towards the Hudson. living at Freedom Plaza in Sun City Center, FL, a A few words were spoken and then we each, in Brookdale Community. We have a great group of 1986 turn, scattered ashes on the grass. Just as we fin- performers called ‘The Plaza Players’. I am part of Abigail Golden-Vazquez – This year I took a ma- “Oakwood was a formative part of my life. ished, a soft rain came down. It intensified, and the the chorus – it feels great to be singing again. I jor career leap pushing boundaries to lead a new So many lessons learned there beyond the ashes which had been lying on the grass worked sang Seven and a Half Cents (Pajama Game) and initiative to bring greater awareness of the critical classroom…many things that made me who I am.” their way in. The rain soon abated and as we the yodeling song (Sound of Music). importance and contributions of Latinos in Amer- walked up the hill to Chad’s home for the Head’s ica. It has been a blessing to build on all my work Alice Lindsley ’84 4 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 13

the HVAL. In the HVAL playoffs, we faced Mar- and careers in a way that gives back. It is also chal- Based off of the viral Tumblr she wrote with her Friends & Faculty News Sports velwood in the championship game and came lenging and necessary in a time when rhetoric is so co-authors, the book covers a single day with fa- ‘Good work Miriam Straus and Oakwood School!’ By: Charlie Butts, Athletic Director away with a 47-41 win before a packed house negative toward Hispanics, Muslims and any one vorite authors as they interact with one another - Enola Nelson, Miriam’s 1st Grade Teacher at Connor Gymnasium. Like Girls Soccer in perceived as ‘other’. over drinks in a Starbucks. What an achievement! the fall, we were HVAL champions for the first Congratulations to Joan Carl on the birth of her This past winter basketball season was one of time. Now, with a record of 18-0, the team 2012 granddaughter Elliott Arbor Fenton. our most successful ever as three of our teams earned the #2 seed in the New England tour- Congratulations to our recent college graduates: were able to win championships. Here are nament and we traveled to Chase Collegiate Jesse Bernz from Clarkson University; Therese Former board member Liza Donnelly and her some highlights from these three teams that School to face Brimmer & May of Newton, Kaufman from Mount Holyoke College; Daniel husband Michael Maslin (parents of Ella Maslin combined for a record of 45 wins and 10 losses. MA in the quarter finals. The outcome was Li from Skidmore College; Jessica Mitchell from ’07 & Gretchen Maslin ’09) will be featured in never in doubt as we led 25-7 at the half and SUNY Albany. “New Yorker Cartoonists of the Hudson Valley” at Under new coach Sean Thompson, the Boys then cruised to an easy 43-23 win. In the New Arts Mid-Hudson from September 9th to October JV built on the success of last year and ended England semi-finals, we were sent to Loomis 30th. Liza and Michael will be present for a recep- the season with a 9-5 record. The team was Chaffee School to play an experienced team tion and book signing on October 21st, 6:30 to a mix of younger athletes, some new to the from Providence Country Day School. We had 8:00 pm. The exhibit will include 16 cartoons pub- game, and more experienced upperclassmen some first half jitters and trailed by 14 at the lished in the New Yorker magazine over the years who provided leadership. The team also had half, but we closed the gap to 4 late in the sec- Congratulations to Jesse Washington who re- along with copies of their recent books. great depth and 10 different players started ond. To their credit, Providence hit their foul ported with ESPN from the Olympics in Brazil! at least one game. This depth proved espe- shots down the stretch and our season came Congratulations to Middle School English teach- cially important as two starters, sophomore to a close with a 47-38 loss. Providence would 1991 er, Thomas Perkins, on his published poem, in Gabby Mat and freshman Spencer Mad- then win the championship the next day in a Valerie Reiss – We’ve moved to Northampton, Chronogram! sen missed multiple games due to injury. 30 point blowout. Overall, we ended the sea- MA to raise our boy with a bit more nature than The two leading scorers were senior Julian son with an impressive 19-1 record. Three of NYC has to offer. So far we love it! Fernandez-Kemp who scored from the in- our players were also selected to play in the Jessie Mitchell side, and freshman Adam Feldman who prestigious New England All-Star game at No- 1993 ran the offense and had a great outside shot. ble and Greenough School in Dedham, MA. Jessica Kimelman – married Tommy Cho on May 2013 Junior Yicheng Shen also provided some Asha, Shai, and Natalie were great represen- 7, 2016 at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. They Rui (Ray) Gao stopped by campus for a visit in much needed offense coming off the bench. tatives of Oakwood Friends in this game. make their home in Park Slope, Brookyn, NY. April. He graduated in May from SUNY Buffalo with In late January, the team journeyed to Amenia a degree in International Trade and Geography. for the Maplebrook School Invitational tour- 2000 While at school, he led the the Students' Geogra- nament. After defeating Glenholme School Congratulations to Tracey Carl Fenton and Casey phy Association. He's moving to Melbourne, Aus- in the opener, we beat Rumsey Hall 28-23 Fenton on the birth of their daughter Elliott Arbor tralia, to begin graduate school at the University Boys' Varsity Basketball. "I loved playing basketball for our first championship of the winter. Fenton on September 10, 2016. of Melbourne and will be majoring in banking and every free moment I had." Congratulations to Araceli Reyes & Jose Bernabe finance. on the birth of their daughter Jaheira. The Boys Varsity had one of their best seasons the HVAL second team. Lisandro was joined 2002 in recent memory finishing the season with on the second team by senior Derek Baugh Abigail Golden-Vazquez '86 Congratulations to Sara Mabry and Kevin Mas- a 17-4 record. Coached once again by alum who scored both inside and outside. Finally, kornick who were married on April 16, 2016 in Ted Lonczak ’08, the team featured a stout junior Dylan Bimka-Wintrob came off the Washington, D.C. Sara is a legislative assistant to pressure defense and a fast break offense that bench to drain threes throughout the season. Senator Robert P. Casey, Democrat of Pennsylvania, could also nail the outside shot. They ended and works on health policy. She graduated from the Hudson Valley Athletic League (HVAL) For the Girls Varsity, things didn’t look good Wellesley and received a master's degree in public season with a record of 8-2 and the only two at halftime of our first game of the season as Class of 2016 policy from George Washington University. losses were to league power Storm King. One we trailed Marvelwood 22-16 at home. In the great regular season game was a 52-40 home second half, our defense stiffened and the of- At College: win over Wooster who would eventually be fense began to click. We outscored the visitors a New England tournament semi-finalist. In 23-9 in the second half for a 39-31 win against American Academy of Dramatic Arts February, the team made their annual appear- a perennial New England tournament team. Bard College Rui Gao Congratulations to Megan & Chris Sanger ance in the Kildonan Classic. After advancing Our play in the second half would be an indi- Binghamton University on the birth of their son Jack. to the championship game, the team defeat- cator of what was to follow for the rest of the Boston University (College of Engineering) ed Hudson Valley Rocks (a talented team of season. Great defense was a given and our op- College of Mount Saint Vincent home schoolers) in a close fought contest to ponents averaged only 25.6 points per game. Drexel University claim our second championship of the winter. The defense started with pressure up top led Dutchess Community College Spotlight on Maintenance Crew Junior Khari Wilmore was named the tour- by junior Asha Amberslie, senior Sage Al- Franklin Pierce University Thank you for your hard work all summer to prepare the campus for opening day! nament MVP. We also advanced to the cham- tamirano, and freshman Natalie Bordeaux. Hofstra University 2004 pionship game of the HVAL tournament, but Down low, it didn’t get any easier as they ran Indiana University of Pennsylvania Congratulations to Claribel (Bela) Baez on her lost to Storm King. Three of the team’s four into some combination of sophomore Shai Macalester College new job as an Associate Correctional Counselor losses were to Storm King and this was not Black Bird, juniors Mimi and Nai’lah Tar- Michigan State University with the NYC Department of Corrections! too surprising considering that Storm King riq, and sophomore Briana Uket. Scoring Mount Holyoke College would win the New England championship. was also not an issue. There were numer- New York University (College of Arts and Frank McGinnis’ original musical "Safe" is be- We also qualified for this championship as the ous games where all 10 players were able to Science) ing performed at The Center For Performing Arts #5 seed and had to play the #4 seed Chase score some points. Asha was by far the lead- Niagara University in Rhinebeck the weekend of September 23rd Collegiate on their home court. We fell behind ing scorer, averaging almost 19 per game. She Pennsylvania State University through 25th. Congratulations Frank! early 14-0, but then fought back to take the had the ability to hit the outside shot and her Rutgers University-Newark lead in the second half. Unfortunately, Chase drive to the basket proved impossible to de- Stevens Institute of Technology 2011 made a late run to win 61-57, but it was a great fend. Asha and Natalie were also unselfish as Syracuse University Tri (Bill) Dung Nguyen – Graduated from Bard effort nonetheless. In addition to Khari, the they would drive to the hoop and then dish at The College of Saint Rose College with a dual degree program at Columbia team was led by junior guard Jabreel Harrell the last moment to Shai, Mimi, Nai’lah, or Bri- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering whose quickness was too hard to handle for ana for an easy basket. Junior Alex Weinraub University of Maryland, College Park and Applied Science. Oakwood’s Barbara Lonczak most defenders. Both players were first team and sophomore Brianna Coble came off the University of Rochester visited with Bill’s family in Vietnam during an Ad- HVAL All-Stars and second team New England bench to knock down some key shots. Junior University of Vermont missions tour of Southeast Asia. All-Stars. Senior Armand Murayire was also Bianca Luna-Lupercio was also able to hit Utica College named to the HVAL first team and he pro- shots from long range and was a tenacious Vassar College Congratulations to Jill Poskanzer on the pub- vided a strong inside game along with junior defender. We finished the regular season with Wilkes University lication of her book, “Literary Starbucks: Fresh- Lisandro Chihuahua who was named to a perfect 16-0 record and we were also 10-0 in Brewed, Half-Caf, No-Whip Bookish Humor”. Chris Galschjodt, German Gutierrez, Shawn Sala, Pablo Ramos, Pablo Ruiz and Ray Valentin. 14 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 3

from hamburger and left overs, happily adapt- "Purple and Gold" The End of an Era ing her skills each summer to the limitations of the electricity and phone-free conditions Caroline Norfleet ’16 Student Archivist Represents Oakwood of the family camp in South Hero, VT. She ex- 1924 Mary Lane Swartz pressed her love by baking bread, goober cook- Competes In at Union Springs Ceremony ies and angel food cakes, and teaching her sons 1907 – 2016 to make pickles, applesauce, and apple pies. Class History: Philosophy Olympiad Matthew Voorhees ’17 represented a passion for history. With countless hours Mary Lane, “Shrimp,” is our class president. She Oakwood Friends School lost a treasured friend Widowed in 1966, she continued her life work Oakwood Friends School at the dedica- in the Archives Room, Matthew has devel- came as a “Freshie” in 1920. As a baby she was with the passing of Mary Lane Swartz ’24 in of caring for others: first for her nonagenarian tion of an historical marker on June 30th oped tremendous knowledge of Oakwood’s ruled by her older brothers, however her re- July. Mary and her cousin Emily Lane Taylor ’23 mother, then for her children and their young at the site of the former Oakwood Semi- long history and enjoys serving the school sulting sweet temper now rules the boys: Vice were matriarchs of an extended family with a families. In the 1980's she moved to Danville, nary in Union Springs, New York. He par- in any way he can. Thank you, Matthew! president of Junior Class ’23; Treasurer of Stu- deep connection to the School. Sadly, Mary’s VT, to be near her two Vermont sons and their ticipated in the ceremony along with the dent Board ’23; Secretary ’24; President of Se- son David Swartz ’53, died just 9 days later on families, and the family's Camp on Lake Cham- village mayor, the village historian and nior class, ’24; Girls’ Track Manager, ’23; Secre- July 15. David was an Oakwood board president plain. She loved rural Vermont, quickly becom- members of the local Quaker community. tary of Girls’ Glee Club, ’24; Girls’ Council, ’24. and lifetime friend of the School. A celebration ing a part of the community through church, of David’s life will be held at Mt. Holly Meet- school and Senior activities, contra dancing, Oakwood Seminary operated from 1860 to Commencement: ing on Saturday, September 24, at 2:00 pm. reading to first graders, walking several miles 1920 on a small farm of 20 acres in the vil- Graduation has come and gone and now each morning in any weather, driving folks to lage of Union Springs, overlooking Cayuga we face a new world – a world of radiant The following was published in the Burlington appointments, and bringing joy and baked Lake, one of the Finger Lakes of New York. A dreams, and of glorious promise. All of life Free Press: goods to shut ins and friends. In 1994 she three story brick building housed the dormi- lies before us, willing clay for our hands moved to Wake Robin, a retirement community tories for boys and girls, classrooms, library to shape, material eager for construction. Mary Lane Swartz of Shelburne, VT, died peace- in Shelburne, VT and quickly made new friends. and laboratory, and a large assembly room fully on July 6, 2016 with family close by. At 109 she She was a member of College Street Congrega- which doubled for a study hall, Friends Meet- And what dreams we have to bring to consum- was ready to venture forth into her next chapter tional Church and PEO, was a frequent visitor ing, and a general auditorium. In 1918, Wil- mation! Is the world full of weary, sick and with a quiet confidence and joyful anticipation. at the family's South Hero camp, and loved vis- liam Reagan’s first year as headmaster, a fire dying men? We shall discover the secrets of She was born June 3, 1907 in Poughkeepsie, NY iting family and friends both near and far. She started in a dormitory room that caused great health – nay, of life eternal! Is man weak and and graduated from Oakwood Friends School in was a loving and inspiring presence: a Mom, helpless before Nature’s strength? We shall Poughkeepsie, Westtown School near Philadel- Aunt, Granny, and Great Granny whose gentle Senior Caroline Norfleet of Croton-on-Hud- damage to the building. Under the leader- give him the key to all power! Do men hate phia and Skidmore College in Saratoga, NY. She but firm guidance was shared and respected by son was one of two students chosen nation- ship of Aaron H. Lane and others, the school and kill each other the world over? We shall married William C. Swartz in 1933 and became a all of her family, just as her friendship and ac- ally to represent the United States at the moved to its present location in Poughkeep- unite them in a brotherhood of peace and love! Presbyterian minister's wife, filling that role with ceptance was appreciated by all who knew her. International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO) sie in 1920 and became Oakwood School. cheerful enthusiasm while raising three sons, held in Ghent, Belgium in May. The Depart- You think that we are ungrateful and forgetful and earning a Master's Degree in early child- Mary Swartz is survived by her three sons and ment of Philosophy of Sofia University initi- Matthew was proud to represent the school – that we turn our backs upon the world with hood education from West Virginia University. their wives and families: David and Miriam ated this international competition for high on this important occasion, which made the careless ease. That is not true. Every minute, Mary Swartz was skilled at turning the maternal Swartz of Lumberton, NJ, Donald and Jackie school students in 1993. Each participating front page of “The Citizen, “Cayuga County’s every mile of our way, the past accompanies domestic "chores" into an art, from which she Swartz of South Burlington and Robert and Pa- country may send one or two pupils, with newspaper on July 1st. As Oakwood’s first us. Do we falter, the past gives us an encourag- both received and gave great pleasure: mak- tricia Swartz of St. Johnsbury, and by her many the exception of the host country, which may student archivist, he has done an impres- ing clap on the back. Do we fall, the past helps ing shirts for her sons, tailoring suits for herself grandchildren and great grandchildren. participate with a maximum of 10 pupils. sive job organizing the Irene & Alson Van us to regain our feet and urges us on. Do we and her husband, and creating gourmet fare Wagner Archives Room in Collins Library, succeed at all, the past applauds us and fires us Caroline’s paper for the American Philoso- digitizing hundreds of photos and docu- with further ambitions. All that we have and are phy Olympiad was entitled "Los Modismos ments, creating displays for alumni week- – all that we may become - we owe to the past. y Nuestra Vista del Mundo," or "Idioms end and other events, and responding to and our View of the World." Students are inquiries from members of the public doing To you especially, Oakwood, we are grate- academic research. Matthew came to Oak- ful. Grateful for your teachers, your jolly charged with writing a paper about one companions, your pleasant scenes. Above of two philosophy-related topics in a lan- wood in the 6th grade when he already had all, we are grateful for the ideals you have in- guage other than their native language. As spired in us, which will help us to go cou- a winner, she had the opportunity to travel rageously and cheerfully through life, giv- to Belgium where she competed against ing our best efforts to forward the best. other students from around the world. We shall always remember you, Oakwood, The topic of the 2016 International Phi- OPA and we hope to return to visit you some day. losophy Olympiad is philosophy of war and In that day, may we be able to return to you peace. Students are given four hours to write Dear Fellow Oakwood Parents and Families, some small measure of the debt we owe you. a philosophical essay on one of four topics given. The topics are provided in the four Welcome to the 2016-17 school year! The Class of 1924 official languages of the IPO - English, Span- Oakwood Friends School Parents Asso- ish, French and German - and the student ciation (OPA) was created by and for the must choose to write in a language other parents and guardians of Oakwood stu- than her own. Caroline chose Spanish. For dents as a way to get involved and stay her topic she selected various English say- informed about all the exciting and inter- “My two sons are fabulous young men. I give ings for her analysis, all related to fate. They esting events going on around campus. a great deal of credit for their empathy, included “Life isn’t fair,” “It is what it is,” We look forward to working with old kindness, and intellectual curiousity to and “What goes around comes around.” friends this year and welcoming new faces Oakwood Friends, where they were educated as well. You’ll be seeing a lot of us this fall, from 6th to 12th grades. Best decision ever!” "The class of 2017 will be the last class at Caroline appreciates the support of fac- first at Orientation, and then again dur- Oakwood born in the 20th century." ulty and friends at Oakwood: “I had such ing Parents Weekend in October. We’ve got Amy Grice, parent great opportunities to branch out and a lot of great events planned for the year. Sam Leach ’09 Matthew Voorhees ’17, student archivist try new things. There is a strong sense of Jacob Leach ’11 community.” In the fall, Caroline will at- See you then! tend Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, Alysa Sullivan, OPA clerk, parent ’17 David Swartz '53, Mary Lane Swartz '24 and Miriam Swartz where she plans to study linguistics. 2 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY CELEBRATING OVER 210 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Summer 2016 15 Letter from Chad Cianfrani Aminah Taariq ’17 In Memory of Samuel Ho ’55 Head of School New Clerk By: Melissa Ho and Samantha Ho Kriegel IN MEMORY opment Economics and after China became Mary Lane Swartz ’24 Dear Friends, as the physical and architectural landscape accessible to scholars in the early 1980s, his July 6, 2016 shifted over time, constant was the sense of research focused almost exclusively on the A longtime Oak- community and shared learning. Hundreds Elizabeth (Betty) Flinn Perreault ’38 Chinese economy. For about 20 years, he March 21, 2016 wood neighbor of photographs told thousands of stories. did annual field work in China, often staying greets many of Our students gathering for Silent Meeting for long periods in the countryside. Sam and Frederick M. Yergan ’38 us with a smile sit on the same benches as their classmates Sharon had a passion for world travel and January 29, 2016 and a wave each from 1924. Athletes separated by multi- together visited an astonishing array of des- morning dur- ple generations play baseball on the same tinations including Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Gordon H. Beckhart, Sr. ’40 ing his daily dog fields below the Barn apartments. The same Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Ne- April 7, 2016 walks through three girls who analyzed a sun dial in their pal, Peru, Russia, Thailand, Tibet and Turkey. Alethea Pike ’41 campus. Having 1940’s science class, measure and record January 27, 2016 spent decades the strength of a beetle in their 2016 lesson. After the painful loss of his wife to brain can- in the Hudson cer in 2008, Sam rallied, nurturing Sharon’s Donald W. Hoffman ’42 Valley, he has Images of these girls, taken almost 70 years remarkable garden, spending time with his April 4, 2015 amassed many apart, bring into focus an Oakwood that family, forging new friendships, and continu- historical photographs which he generously nurtures a respect of every voice and em- Jean Kenerson Roberts ‘51 ing to travel adventurously. Throughout his June 20, 2014 shares. This photo from 1914 transports us braces collaborative exploration. Diving into life, Sam inspired many people with his good back to Coleman Farm, Oakwood’s (soon to hundreds of other photos in Oakwood’s ar- humor, equanimity, wisdom and warmth. He David L. Swartz ’53 be) new Poughkeepsie campus. A present- chive, I see students willing to listen to each Aminah Taariq ’17 Samuel Pao San Ho died peacefully in Van- retained these qualities throughout his brief Former Board President day faculty home, the Dining Hall and the other and willing to be active participants in couver on July 20, 2016, with both his daugh- illness and continued to make good memo- July 15, 2016 Main Building are all clearly visible. These their education. I see faculty giving of them- Aminah Taariq ’17, known as Mimi, has ters by his side. Born in Tianjin on Novem- ries with his loved ones until the very end. Re- selves in the classroom, in the dorms, in been selected by the school community ber 19, 1936, Sam spent his childhood in flecting on his life during his final weeks, he Sandor Csobaji ’55 the lounges and in the dining hall. I see a com- to serve as student clerk for 2016-2017. China amidst the turmoil of civil and global felt complete and amazed at his good fortune. February 3, 2016 munity informed and sustained by our history, war. In 1949, his family fled China to settle in Samuel P.S. Ho ’55 unafraid to challenge issues of social jus- Mimi is a day student from Beacon, New York, the United States, living at various times in A beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, July 20, 2016 tice in the classroom and in society. who came to Oakwood in the 6th grade along New Haven and New York City. From 1950 to Sam is survived by his daughters Samantha with her sister Nai’lah. Both girls already felt 1955, Sam was fortunate to attend Oakwood Ho Kriegel and Melissa Ho; his sons-in-law Brenda Nelligan Murphy ’57 Central is the belief that there is a Light in ev- at home on the campus having visited many Friends School in Poughkeepsie, New York, Jonathan Kriegel and Alexander Williams; his January 8, 2016 ery member of our community. A belief that times while their older sister Fatima Saras- an experience he remembered with fond- grandchildren, Mia Kriegel, Talia Kriegel, and our differences and our diversity are strengths soro attended. Fatima graduated in 2011 S. Peter Liebmann ’60 ness and gratitude until the end of his life. Marcel Ho; his sister Pauline Ho Bynum and May 1, 2016 to be shared discussed and explored. The and earned her bachelor’s degree from sister-in-law Nancy Ho (widow of his brother challenges facing us today require the in- Hobart & William Smith College in 2015. He went on to study electrical engineering Robert); and his nieces and nephews and their Joseph S. Silver ’71 put of multiple creative minds from multi- at Princeton University, graduating in 1959, families. At Sam’s request, his ashes will be in- June 29, 2016 ple nations, faiths and cultures, all capable Moving through the grades from a middle but then changed academic focus and in terred at Riverside Church in New York City, images, combined with many more in our of this type of collaborative work. Viewed schooler to a rising senior, Mimi has become Joshua Walden ’78 1965 completed a PhD in economics at Yale alongside those of his parents Shwen Dji Yu August 8, 2016 archives room, reveal a school that remains through the lens of curriculum, community deeply connected to the community and University. After receiving his doctorate, and Franklin Lien Ho, and his wife Sharon. true to its founding Quaker principles and and faith, these photographs provide unique has grown as an individual in many ways. Sam taught at Yale and joined the univer- John C. Bender provides an engaging and ever-evolving snapshots of campus life. And although She has sought out a variety of leadership sity’s Economic Growth Center. The Cen- Former Board Member home to our diverse community of learners. solar fields may have replaced hay fields, positions both in classes and extracurricular ter sponsored a year of research in Taiwan, April 3, 2016 our commitment to nurturing a community activities. When the clerk application pro- where Sam met Sharon Shai Rong Tang; the This summer I had the opportunity to re- rooted in Quaker principles remains un- cess began, she decided to challenge herself two married in April 1966 after a whirlwind Erick Joassaint view and reflect upon many of these past changed. So as we begin our ninety-seventh to do more. Mimi says she became nervous courtship. In 1970, Sam became a professor Former Faculty and present photographs. In 1920 construc- year on this Oakwood campus, I look for- when she saw the names of the other can- in the Department of Economics at the Uni- May 20, 2016 tion began on Lane Theater, the first new A Gift to Oakwood ward to the many new photographs and didates: “They were all the best leaders in versity of British Columbia. While they moved Barbara Mason addition to Oakwood’s campus. Over the many new accomplishments to come. our class! But I stuck through it, and I am to Vancouver sight unseen, Sam and Sharon Upon the occasion of Sam Ho’s 50th reunion decades, small sections of green space grad- honored to know that I have so many sup- at Oakwood Friends School in 2005, he sub- Former Faculty found it a wonderful place to raise their March 26, 2016 ually transformed into a gym, labs, dorms, Sincerely, porters and friends here. It’s a great feeling family and lived there the rest of their lives. mitted a page for the class booklet. After writ- classrooms and a two acre solar array. Even Chad Cianfrani standing up at the podium after seeing many ing about his cherished family and fulfilling ca- Head of School amazing students stand there before me.” Sam enjoyed a rewarding and productive ca- reer, he referred back to his time at Oakwood: reer at UBC. He served as head of the Depart- Send us your class notes & photos Mimi explained the role of clerk: “The clerk “I have wonderful memories of my ment of Economics from 1985 to 1989 and as [email protected] represents the Oakwood community with director of the Centre for Chinese Research teachers and of friends I made at Oak- their personality, merit and actions. On cam- from 1996 to 1999. Sam’s field was Devel- wood. The five years I spent at Oakwood pus, it is the duty of the clerk to show re- were some of the happiest of my life.” spect and kindness to fellow students and use their leadership position to help any- Sam expressed his gratitude and affection Oak Leaves one in need. Off campus, the clerk must for Oakwood Friends School throughout his Summer 2016 represent the school wholeheartedly. The adult life with generous support of the An- clerk will also be a mentor and friend to all nual Fund to ensure that students today will enjoy the same important experience. Last ELAINE MILES of their peers and be willing to offer any as- Director of Development & Alumni Affairs sistance. Finally, the clerk should portray the spring, when Sam was settling his financial pillars of our Oakwood structure, which are affairs, he made a lifetime gift to Oakwood the Quaker testimonies: simplicity, peace, in- of $100,000. The gift is not restricted except JULIE OKONIEWSKI tegrity, community, equality and stewardship! by the needs of the school as perceived by Associate Director of Development & the head of school and board of managers. Alumni Affairs I am excited to have the opportu- WENDY GIANGRASSO nity to better the community that I al- Oakwood Friends School is pro- Assistant Director of Development & ready know and love so well.” foundly grateful to Sam Ho for his ex- Alumni Affairs ceptional generosity and care. Nonprofit Org. US POSTAGE PAID Summer 2016 Permit No. 259 Newburgh, NY

Address Service Requested OakNEWSLETTER FROM OAKWOOD FRIENDS SCHOOL • CELEBRATINGLeaves OVER 200 YEARS OF FRIENDS EDUCATION IN THE HUDSON VALLEY 2016-2017 Fall/Winter School Calendar September 30 Parent Reception, 7:00pm A Gift to Oakwood from Frederick M. Yergan ’38 October 6 Middle School Dinner, 6:00pm October 21 Parents’ Weekend ered Fred’s enrollment a highlight of the school’s Parent Reception, 7:00pm early years in Poughkeepsie that paved the way October 25 Work Share Day for other students from a variety of backgrounds, Breakfast with the Head, 8:30am ethnicities and countries. Reagan wrote in his November 10 Fall Production, 2:30pm 1968 book, Adventures in Quaker Education at November 11 9th Grade Family Dinner, 6:00pm Oakwood, “No longer was there a stigma against November 11, 12 Fall Production, 7:30pm “foreigners.” The opposition to the enrollment of Jews was decreasing year by year. It became ever December 4 11th Grade Family Dinner, 6:00pm more evident that the objection to enrolling “for- December 13 Holiday Concert, 7:00pm eigners” had depended not a whit on their char- January 6 Winter Reunion acter or previous experience, but entirely on the January 11 Breakfast with the Head, 8:30am attitude of the community. We had had “different” January 28 Parent Fundraising Dinner, 6:30pm people, before, but Fred Yergan’s enrollment was February 23-25 Winter Production both a declaration and a challenge of our belief in the centrality of love.” These are shocking words February 24 10th Grade Family Dinner, 6:00pm in 2016 when Oakwood has long embraced an ex- ceptionally diverse student body, but they’re also Visit us at www.oakwoodfriends.org a stark reminder of the social conditions in 1934.

Happily, Fred had a wonderful experience at Oak- wood. He thrived in his studies and was an active 16 Summer 2016 NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE OAKWOOD FRIENDS COMMUNITY participant in campus life, selected as president of the freshman class. He played baseball, basketball and football, performed in student productions, worked as assistant librarian, served on the Boys’ Oakwood’s Commencement on June 10, 2016 Friends & family celebrate Fred Yergan’s 90th birthday in Dana Point, CA Council, and was the vice-president of the senior class. In the “senior superlatives” of the 1938 Drus At a family gathering to celebrate the life of Fred- Frederick M. Yergan Scholarship Fund with his yearbook, he was named best male student, most erick M. Yergan who passed away on January exceptional bequest. This beautiful legacy will al- sophisticated, most poised, and hardest to rattle! 30, 2016, his nephew John Yergan described his low other students to experience the wonderful uncle as a careful and considerate man. “People education that Fred remembered and cherished. Fred remained a gracious gentleman with a here and elsewhere have said to me that Fred playful sense of humor and quiet air of content- was very fortunate to have me around in his later Fred Yergan was the son of Max Yergan Sr. and Su- ment. He appreciated the gifts he had received years of life. Well, I like to think that is true, but I sie Wiseman Yergan. He and his two brothers who in life and enjoyed the opportunity to give back. also know I was the fortunate one to spend qual- predeceased him were all graduates of Oakwood Oakwood is grateful for his generosity and hon- ity time with him both in California and Washing- and all highly accomplished. Fred ’38 had a distin- ored to carry his name and spirit forward with ton, and to be exposed to a man of such charac- guished career in the United States Air Force: He the Frederick M. Yergan Scholarship Fund. ter, honesty, and caring. During his last hours at trained as a member of the Fighting 88th, Tuske- Sherwood Assisted Living in Sequim, Washington, gee Airmen. He was in charge of the maintenance many employees and residents stopped by to teams of the early warning system in Alaska, a high- pay respects. He had made quite a few friends. ly technical position with a great deal of responsi- They all knew they were going to miss the quiet, bility. He was a radar expert and navigator on B-29 considerate, and kind Major.” Here, too, at Oak- bombers. He was stationed in Western Europe af- wood Friends School, Fred Yergan, loyal alumnus ter WW11. Max Yergan ’39 was a Long Island fam- and good friend to the school will be missed. ily doctor who decided to seek additional training in mid-career and became an accomplished and A member of the class of 1938, Fred demon- dedicated trauma surgeon at Harlem Hospital. strated his caring nature and devotion to Oak- Charles Yergan ’41, also a physician, was in charge wood throughout his life. He participated in of the intensive care unit at Harlem Hospital for alumni gatherings held in California and loved years, an important position in the Harlem com- to hear school news. He was a leadership donor munity where he also had a longstanding internal Bottom Row: Nora Sackett, Zoë Huff, Yuchen Feng, Sage Altamirano, Sumayah Harrell, Khadijatou Allagouma, Meiwen (Wendy) Zhou, Runyuan to the Annual Fund year after year, helping to medicine practice. The brothers are survived by support current students and faculty. Fred also their younger sister, Mary (Bunny) Yergan Hughes. (Monique) Wu, Julian Fernandez-Kemp 2nd Row:Amani Harrell, Ge (Nolan) Wang, Zhicheng (Charlie) Zhou, Sheng Chen, HyunJoon (Jason) Song, had the foresight to consider Oakwood’s needs William (Billy) DeTorres, Andreas Maltan, Daniel Barletta 3rd Row: Hanchong (Jacky) Jin, Yan Wang, Sichao (Kido) Ma, Caroline Norfleet, Ben into the future and extended his philanthropy As the eldest, Fred arrived first at Oakwood in Whipple, Caleb Stewart-Schneiderman, Guang (Jason) Yang, Top Row: Calvin Ngarambe, Jared Fais, Miles Fah, Beauregard (Beau) Duval, Armand by including Oakwood in his estate plans. The 1934, a pivotal event in the history of the school Major Frederick M. Yergan receiving the Murayire, Jingchen (Frank) Feng, Parfait Bizimana, Sterling Ward Oakwood community is profoundly grateful to since Fred was the first African-American student Air Force Commendation Medal Fred for his generosity and has established The to enroll. Headmaster William J. Reagan consid- Not pictured: Derek Baugh and Quentin Newman