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BOARD OF TRUSTEES DEAR FRIENDS of MBS, M. Thomas Conway, President Michael Ranger, Vice President At the heart of every great school lies a rich curriculum taught by Katherine Rohrer, Vice President talented teachers. At Morristown-Beard, we are extremely proud of John Taylor, Treasurer our exceptional faculty and recognize it as one of the greatest assets of Richard Markee, Secretary our school. Indeed, I am pleased to work with such a diverse group of professionals each of whom is committed to nurturing the spark within BOARD MEMBERS 2010 w i n t e r every student. John Adams w o r k s h o p s Some of our faculty members are drawn to teaching as a lifelong career, Penny B. Boorman ’51 MBS explores unique and are highly regarded scholars and researchers in their particular disci- Patrick Burke ’84 courses taught plines. Yet a growing number of teachers come to Morristown-Beard Mary-Ellen Campbell (Honorary) by classmates and School after initial careers in a variety of professional settings. This John M. Egan SPRING 2010 teachers. John F. Fay issue of Crimson magazine highlights many of these individuals who Linda S. George have transitioned from the private sector into the classrooms at MBS. David V.H. Hedley ’64 (Honorary) Contents Whether they come from the business world, the biomedical industry, Allan P. Kirby, Jr. ’49 (Honorary) the technology sector or even the stages of Broadway, our second- Sheila Klehm Remarks from the Headmaster art cornell ’59: 1 Alumni spotlight career teachers are able to share a unique range of experiences, life John Peirano p. 22 lessons and knowledge with their students. Practiced experts in their Debra Roth 2 MBS News Lee Kellogg Sadrian ’89 respective fields, these teachers are able to enrich the curriculum with their demonstrated skills and infuse their lesson plans with a striking Barbara Sandelands 6 Second Acts Donnell A. Segalas passion that is derived from their past endeavors. Haleh Shafaie Giving Back: Bill Bride ’54 Not only are our ‘second-act’ teachers enhancing the classroom environment, they are gaining a tremendous amount of Joseph Stefani ’81 14 Siobhan A. Teare ’77 satisfaction in their new vocation. They have discovered that teaching is an immensely rewarding profession that provides 15 Lehman Lecture an opportunity to give back to society and positively affect the lives of children and young adults.

Director of Development Regardless of their career path, all of our teachers appreciate being a vital part of Morristown-Beard’s community of Alison Cady 16 Winter Workshops Director of Communications learners. Our teachers interact with students and other faculty members in both formal and informal settings – exchanging Steve Patchett 18 Student Achievements ideas in the classroom as well as in the hallways between classes, in the Dining Hall, and on the playing fields. The interac- Director of Alumni Relations tion between our more experienced teachers and our second-career teachers is invaluable. Our veteran faculty members Lisa Bevacqua Crimson Corner often serve as mentors for their new colleagues, helping to ensure a seamless transition. By coming together and sharing Features Writer 20 Carol Selman ‘64 information on a regular basis, our teachers stay energized and continually bring fresh ideas and new perspectives into Photography 22 Alumni Spotlight: Art Cornell ’59 the classroom. David Kramer ‘69, Steve Patchett Designer 24 Class Notes No matter what path our teachers have taken on their journey to Morristown-Beard School, they are profoundly dedicated Jennifer DeAngelis to excellence and share a common commitment to providing each MBS student with an exceptional educational experience. Printer Night Under the Stars AJ Images 28 Photo Gallery COVER PHOTO With all best wishes from campus, Samuel DeAngelis

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physical movement had to be natural and restrained as “Shanice is a tremendous athlete with an incredible cast also included Erica Atkinson ’13, Breena Beck ’10, a response to the inner feeling and understanding of work ethic,” said Coach Sturgeon. “Nobody is more de- Taina Bey ’11, Samantha Cocuzza ’12, Rebecca Cozza ’10, the piece. Eighth grader Morgan Osburn ’14 and sev- serving of this honor than Shanice.” Christopher DeBono ’13, Ciara Devereux ’11, Rachel Do- enth graders Margaret Collier ’15 and Olivia Schreiber nahue ’12, Austin Fernandez ’12, Alexander Fetchko ‘11, ’15 represented MBS in this category. Seventh grader Morristown-Beard Literary Magazines Kyle Fisher ’12, Emily Geron ’10, Scott Geron ’10, Maia Mahdiyyah Karriem ’15 Have the Write Stuff Heard ’10, Charles Hill ’12, Alex Kronfeld ’10, Harrison served as an alternate. Kronfeld ’12, Hannah Levy ’11, Jeff Maser ’11, Susanna Morristown-Beard School’s Upper and Middle School MBS Mathews ’11, Casey Miller ’12, Rachel Moss ’13, Yin Yin Bartner, Jones & literary magazines, Mariah and Melange, were both recently honored by the National Council of Teachers in Petersen ’12, Alia Roth ‘10, Max Schmidt ’12, Nicholas Johnson Reach English (NCTE). Strunc ’11, and Thomas Wolkenstein ’13. Basketball News Briefs Mariah and Melange both received a rank of “Excel- The behind-the-scenes crew included: Breena Beck ’10, Milestones Jeff Carter ’11, Alexander Dranetz ’11, Lauren Feldman lent” in the 2009 NCTE Program to Recognize ’11, Alexander Fetchko ’11, Kyle Fisher ’12, Kevin Glancy It’s been quite a winter Excellence in Student Literary Magazines. More than ’12, Kathleen Magner ’10. The professional orchestra, di- for Morristown-Beard 425 schools enrolled in the competition, with only 29 rected by Jerry Rife, featured MBS student Jason Shatz basketball! Morristown- schools receiving a grade of Superior or Excellent. In ’10 on the saxophone. Beard seniors Stepha- the past four years, Mariah has achieved two Superior nie Bartner ’10, Shanice rankings and two Excellent rankings. “Hello, Dolly!” Becomes First Musical Morales Places 2nd in Forensics Johnson ’10 and Al Jones ’10 The 2009 edition of Mariah, Morristown-Beard’s Staged in Founders Hall Competition all reached 1,000 points in Upper School literary magazine, was edited by Menaka their basketball careers, while Dhingra ’10, Reva Dhingra ’10, Courtney Leeds ’10, On January 13th, six Morris- Johnson ’10 also became the Charlotte McAuley ’10, Danielle Rothman ’09 and town-Beard Middle School first MBS player – male or female – to Margaret Ranger ’10 under the guidance of faculty advisors students participated in the grab 1,000 rebounds in her career. Michael Dundas, Samara Landers and Bisa Washington. Forensics Consortium at the Al Jones became the sixth MBS boys’ basketball play- The art and layout editor was Michael Lorenz ’10 and the College of St. Elizabeth. er to reach 1,000 points after netting 9 points in a 49-48 contributing editor was Emily Young ’10. They competed against stu- win over Montclair Kimberley on January 15th. The Middle School literary magazine, Melange, was dents from 10 area schools, “Any time a player scores 1,000 points it says a lot edited by Meg Anderson ’13, Gabby Farquhar ’13, both private and public, in about a player’s commitment and resiliency, and this is Michael Koslov ’13, Julia McBride ’13, Rachel Moss ’13, two categories: Original particularly true of Al,” said MBS boys’ basketball head and Katie Sclafani ’13. The Faculty Advisors were Holly Oratory and Interpretive coach Eddie Franz. “Al has a tremendous work ethic Darby and Cynthia Hamilton. Reading. and he has become a real leader and role model for our The NCTE’s competition encourages all schools to All of the MBS students fared younger players.” develop literary magazines, and seeks excellence in extremely well, and seventh grader Sarina Mo- As a junior, Jones was named the Most Valuable Play- writing and school-wide participation in production. rales ’15 was selected as the second place winner er of the boys’ basketball squad. of the Original Oratory category for her essay, Bartner reached the 1,000 point milestone in her girls’ Hockey Players Help Put Hunger on Ice “Sisters.” In this category, students were asked varsity basketball career on January 19th in a tough Members of the Morristown-Beard teams to present an original memorized essay that was 40-38 overtime loss to Whippany Park. She became the helped feed the hungry recently as they spent several three to five minutes in length. third player in MBS girls’ basketball history to achieve afternoons volunteering at the Community Soup In her essay, Sarina gave a heartfelt account this honor - joining Alyssa McKeown ‘91 (1,093 points) Kitchen of Morristown. Jerry Herman’s popular musical “Hello, Dolly!” marched of her relationship with her older sister, Alana Morales and Tiffany Garris ‘05 (1,024 points) in this exclusive “We were looking for some team-building activities into Founders Hall this winter with a great score of ’10. She presented her award-winning speech again at club. and one of the parents, Mrs. Koslov, approached us memorable tunes performed brilliantly by Morristown- Morning Meeting on February 5th and was greeted by “Stephanie has been a huge building block to the about this opportunity,” explained Brad Turner, an as- Beard Upper School students. thunderous applause. “A sister is probably one of the growth of the MBS girls’ basketball program,” said head sistant coach of the boys’ ice hockey team and an Upper “This was the first full musical production in the best things you can have. They are there for you all the coach Michael Sturgeon. “She has been a two-year cap- School science teacher at MBS. “We found it to be a situ- Founders Hall facility and the students were certainly time,” Sarina said. “You can always count on them for tain and a four-year starter. She is a hard-working, dedi- aware that they were part of something special,” said Di- anything. Whether it is giving you a ride somewhere, if cated athlete who loves to play the game.” rector Ross Hindley. “They were extremely positive and they have their licenses, fixing your hair when it is an As a junior, Bartner shared the team’s MVP award really raised the bar for this show. This was one of the absolute mess, talking to you if you have a problem, or with Shanice Johnson, and was named Second Team strongest casts I’ve ever worked with.” just being there for you.” All-Conference. Several well-known musical numbers from the play Seventh graders Matthew Sefcik ’15 and Thomas Ur- Johnson grabbed her 1,000th rebound in a 43-23 win included “Hello, Dolly,” “It Takes a Woman,” “When the ciuoli ’15 also participated in the Original Oratory cat- over Mendham on January 23rd. She finished the night Parade Passes By,” “So Long Dearie,” and “It Only Takes egory for MBS. with 18 rebounds. On February 4th she sank a lay-up in A Moment.” In the Interpretive Reading competition, students the final minute against Villa Walsh to reach the 1,000- “Hello, Dolly!” starred Kathryn Allison ’10 as Dolly Levi were asked to prepare an interpretation of a three to six point milestone. She finished the game with 11 points and Anthony Boiardo ’10 as Horace Vandergelder. The minute reading selection. The piece had to be read, and to help lead the Crimson to a 41-30 victory.

2 ation where we could get the guys together away from sion Office as an Administrative Assistant in 1995. For cess to Caspian Sea oil, Mr. Milinkovic suggested. “When the ice rink and help other people at the same time.” 12 years, she served as the face of the Admission Office, you hear humanitarian this-or-that, you have to question The students organized bags of donated food and also greeting prospective students and families while serv- it. Money makes world politics go around,” he said. helped transfer cans of food from the storage facility in the ing as an assistant to the Director of Admission. In 2007, The class also discussed the United States’ apparent basement of the church to the kitchen. The team hopes to she joined the Alumni & Development Office as Parent double-standard of intervening in Serbia, but not get- make their volunteer efforts an ongoing project. Liaison, and has helped coordinate many successful ting involved in Rwanda during the genocide. “We didn’t “This is the second time we’ve volunteered this win- events including the “Opening Doors, Opening Night” have the strategic interests there,” Milinkovic said. “And ter. I am not sure if our schedule will permit us to do it gala for Founders Hall. Before coming to MBS, Dana so the U.S. comes across as being hypocritical.” again this season, but we will definitely try to get this to was an assistant pre-school teacher at Far Hills Country be a standard part of the hockey program in the future,” Day School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Drexel Lorenz and Taggart Selected for said Mr. Turner. University and holds a master’s in Education from the Drexel Photo Exhibit Along with boys’ ice hockey coaches Randy Velischek University of Massachussetts in Amherst. Congratulations to and Brad Turner, the players who participated were: Pe- Kenneth Reid has been a dedicated member of the Morristown-Beard seniors ter Alevras ’13, Kevin Brennan ’11, Andrew Callahan ’13, maintenance staff at Morristown-Beard School since Michael Lorenz ’10 and Dominic Cuomo ’10, Anthony Curto ’10, Joseph Curto 1992. During his time at MBS, he played an important out and help others, particularly in the wake of the re- Annie Taggart ’10, who ’13, Daniel DePoalo ’10, Thomas DePoalo ’12, Jonathan role in numerous changes to the campus including the cent devastation in Haiti. “I encourage all of you to vol- were recently selected to Donofrio ’10, Dillon Driver ’10, Alex Durso ’11, Tyler renovation of Beard Hall, the gymnasium and the athlet- unteer through the Martin Luther King Day of Service have their work included in Gilsenan ’11, Gregory Kirk ’11, Robert Kirk ’11, Andrew ic fields, as well as the renovation of the Middle School and make a difference in your communities,” she said. the High School Photog- Koslov ’10, John Olcese ’12, Edward Osowski ’11, An- and the construction of Founders Hall. When he is not Siobhan Teare is a past director of Legal Management raphy Contest at Drexel drew Pascal ’10, Matthew Santucci ’11, Donald Shauger working around campus, Kenneth enjoys gardening for the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jer- University. ’12, Jordan Stack ’13 and Michael Winters ’10. Charlotte at home and listening to classical music. Kenneth was sey and former Chief Assistant Prosecutor in the Essex The Drexel Photography McAuley ’10 and Samantha Vicari ’10 also participated born and raised in Jamaica and also enjoys traveling County Prosecutor’s Office. She was Corporation Coun- Program received from the girls’ ice hockey team. and watching cricket and soccer. He serves as a Deacon sel for the Cities of East Orange and Plainfield and is in the New Testament Church of Morristown. more than 2,200 entries a recipient of the NJ Professional Lawyer of the Year nationwide for the com- Murphy and Award. petition and was only able Reid Receive Milinkovic Following Judge Teare’s address, members of the to select about 150 images to exhibit. Upper School Chorus performed “We Shall Be Free,” Kellogg Award Discusses 1999 Michael and Annie were honored at an opening re- NATO Bombing of a country/gospel piece originally recorded by Garth Morristown-Beard ception in Philadelphia on Saturday, January 30th at the Brooks. School is pleased to an- Yugoslavia photography gallery. Their award-winning photographs were on display in the Academic Building on the corner nounce that staff mem- On January 21st, students MBS Students Rock “New Eyes for the of 33rd and Arch Streets in January and February. bers Dana Murphy and in Ricky Kamil’s Imperi- Needy” Concert Kenneth Reid have been alism class learned about selected to receive the NATO’s 1999 bombing Siobhan Teare ’77 Leads Martin Luther Morristown-Beard senior Sam Taggart ’10 recently used 2010 Kellogg Awards. campaign in the Repub- King Day Celebration his musical talents to help his community. Taggart In 2001, Peter R. Kellogg lic of Serbia from Nenad chaired the concert committee for the second annual Morristown-Beard School celebrated Martin Luther established the Kellogg Fund in memory of his mother, Milinkovic, a Serbian- Kids Rock for Vision concert, which benefited New Eyes King, Jr. Day on Friday, January 15th with a special Elizabeth Kellogg. There are two grants of $5,000 made American who is the hus- for the Needy. Morning Meeting program in Founders Hall. The event every year on (or near) his mother’s birthday in Feb- band of Morristown-Beard The concert was held on March 6th at St. John’s Luther- featured an address by Morristown-Beard graduate and ruary. The award is given annually to members of the science teacher Dr. Marina Milinkovic. an Church in Summit and was sponsored by The School trustee Siobhan A. Teare ’77, a Superior Court Judge for Morristown-Beard faculty or staff based on their years For 11 weeks in 1999, NATO attacked the Republic of Rock Music in Chatham. All proceeds from the show the State of New Jersey currently serving in the Family of service to the School. There is only one criterion for of Serbia with bombers and cruise missiles, killing hun- went directly to purchase new prescription eyeglasses Division of the Essex County Vicinage. how the funds are to be spent: they must be used in the dreds of civilians and devastating its infrastructure. for poor children living in the United States. “Dr. King’s life teaches us that ordinary people can pursuit of pleasure – something that is absolutely fun NATO spokespeople justified the bombardment as “hu- “We sold out last year’s concert raising $8,000 that do extraordinary things,” said Judge Teare. “He helped and relaxing. It is sincerely hoped that this money will manitarian intervention” aimed at stopping President helped purchase 125 pairs of glasses for kids around the us build a stronger democracy and changed the con- be spent on vacation away from the School and enjoyed Slobodan Milosevic’s “ethnic cleansing” of non-Serbs in country who otherwise couldn’t afford them,” said Tag- sciousness of this great nation.” by the recipient and his or her family. Yugoslavia. gart. “This year, there were a few changes and a few Judge Teare told the students that one of her favorite Over the past two decades, Peter Kellogg has been a Mr. Milinkovic, who came to the United States when more bands so the audience could get an even better quotations by Dr. King is, “The ultimate measure of a Trustee, parent (daughter Lee Kellogg Sadrian ’89), cam- he was 5 years-old and moved back to Yugoslavia from show.” man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and paign volunteer, and active school community member. 6th through 10th grade, told the students that it’s im- Sam was joined onstage by his brother, Morristown- convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge Through this involvement, Peter has continued to be portant to dig deeper to find NATO’s real motives for Beard freshman Will Taggart ’13. and controversy.” She asked the students to consider impressed with the dedication, caliber, and work ethic the attack. “It may not be second-nature to people in the their own lives and reflect on whether their actions are of the faculty and staff. This award is given in recogni- United States, but people who grow up in dictatorships based on doing what is right or doing what is popular. tion of their professional commitment and tireless ser- are always taught to second-guess what is told to them by She said she has always been proud of graduating from vice on behalf of the students and the School. their government and by the media,” he said. Morristown-Beard School, and is especially pleased by Dana Murphy came to Morristown-Beard School in By containing Yugoslavia and maintaining its presence the School’s tradition of volunteerism. She challenged 1994 as Bookstore Manager before joining the Admis- in Kosovo, the United States is seeking to ensure its ac- the students to continue to look for new ways to reach 4 5 the school day. During his three years at Dean of Faculty John Mascaro offers these MBS, casts have grown insights: “Staff that come to MBS after earlier from a handful to over 30 careers help us old hands reexamine our accustomed in this year’s musical, Hello, habits of thought. The second acts come from worlds Dolly! Jim reaches out to the with different criteria of judgment and they help us all entire School, bringing the tra- see things we should see.” dition and history of dance and Mascaro emphasizes that first line teachers are vital: American musical theater to a “You wouldn’t want a faculty of mostly second acts. wide range of students. Plus, he Without our outstanding cohort of experienced edu- has the Middle School tapping: cators, we could not have second act teachers. The “Tap was created as an everyman’s experienced educators bring the second acts into the dance, it was a communal experi- community, often serving as mentors.” Mascaro con- ence, the same as group singing,” Second Acts: tinues, “For example, before joining the MBS history Jim explains. “I love bringing that department, former international banker Ricky Kamil joy to any student, not just to the Different Routes to Teaching spent a year shadowing veteran teacher Ned Far- dancers.” man.” Before joining MBS, English teach- BY Carol Selman ’64 Common themes emerge among the MBS second er and School newspaper advisor Ida acts staff. Many feel they retired too soon. Some were Picker was an industry recognized dissatisfied with the culture of intense competition at writer and investigative journalist. their previous workplaces. All share an acute Picker, a Harvard graduate, won first cells up close. Ricky Kamil asks students what histori- appreciation of the sense of mission and spirit of com- place awards for investigative report- cal lessons can be learned from objects found in the munity at MBS. They enjoy the deep emotional and ing and feature writing from the NJ house. Joanne Goldberg, who left law for the history intellectual satisfaction they have found in teaching. Press Association for her work as writer classroom, leads a book club discussion of the Twilight As the 20th century model of a single career for life and associate editor at the Chatham Courier. More series: “Do you think that Bella is a good role model has given way to a 21st century model of shifting ca- recently, Ida was a senior writer at Bloomberg Mar- for teenage girls? Would you sacrifice your soul in ex- reers, second act faculty feel their lives show kets Magazine for over three years and for 12 years change for immortality?” Her questions explore deci- students that there are many options. at Institutional Investor Magazine. Ida describes her contributions to business journalism: “I wrote cover sions adolescents make about choosing role models A closer look at some of the MBS second acts: stories on movers and shakers and companies falling and the values that will shape their adult selves. Dancer Jim Ruttman went directly from high school PAUL FISHER IDA PICKER off the edge.” Picker’s targets included Rupert Mur- These teachers are among the many faculty mem- to dancing in the national tour of Barnum, then played doch, Northwest Airlines and Jim Stewart, then page bers offering two February afternoons of alternate Bobby in A Chorus Line. He danced on Broadway in one editor of The Wall Street Journal. Picker’s writing educational experiences to MBS students as part of Cats and the revival of Damn Yankees and in Radio had strong impact: Her and her co-writer’s expose of Winter Workshops. Each of these teachers took alter- City Christmas Spectaculars from 1998 to 2007. He Citibank’s collapsing real estate loans pushed down n the pHYSICS lab, science teacher nate routes to teaching; many of their workshops draw has performed at the Kennedy Center, was a principal the company’s stock. Why, then, leave journalism? Paul Fisher and fourteen 7th and 8th graders are directly from their earlier careers. They are among the dancer for Opera and a solo performer “After September 11, journalism was falling apart,” acting as NASA systems engineers on a troubled MBS staff members enjoying a second—sometimes in Gregory Hine’s filmTap . Jim danced professionally Picker explains. “I was secure at Bloomberg, but I multi-billion dollar project. The workshop is third or more—act in their professional lives. until the injuries started at age 43. He came to Mor- I was ready to leave; the intense pressure burns you based on actual events during the Galileo mission to ristown-Beard’s Performing Arts Department as part Celebrating a Diverse Faculty out.” Before journalism, Picker Jupiter where Paul was a NASA engineer. of a team with fellow artist-in- Morristown-Beard School celebrates its entire staff. had taught English in the Bos- In Grant Hall, English teacher and The Crimson Sun resident Ross Hindley. Jim cred- “The experienced All have deep knowledge of their subjects, enriched ton Public Schools. She sent a advisor Ida Picker has written ten random letters on its Headmaster Alex Curtis for by many interests and enthusiasms. All ignite student educators bring the course proposal and samples the board. Students write rounds of sentences based his transition: “Alex knew Ross imagination and ask, “How can we prepare students second acts into the of her articles to Dean of Fac- on these letters and develop their favorite sentence and my work from Princeton for the larger world?” ulty John Mascaro, who invited into an illustrated short story. Ms. Picker was an award Day,” Jim recalls. “He knew we community, often Just as MBS fosters young peoples’ different abili- her to teach the following fall. winning writer and journalist. wanted to work in a theater and ties and allows them to flourish in many settings, MBS serving as mentors.” Picker continues, “I had already Elsewhere, history teacher Chris Teasdale looks MBS was building the Theater fosters educators who arrive at teaching through di- decided to leave Bloomberg, my at why NJ forests are imperiled. Chris was editor of at Founders Hall.” Jim’s com- verse routes: research science, law, public relations, -JOHN MASCARO two children were grown, I was Horticulture Magazine. Language teacher Aline de mitment to the arts and bring- dance, investigative journalism, business, medicine, ready for a change. I bagged up la Torre introduces students to colloquial Spanish as ing the arts to students is total: “The lessons of art are government, sports, design and finance. The entire my power suits and donated them. The next day I got spoken throughout Latin America and Spain. Aline profound. They demand an extraordinary work ethic faculty flourishes in MBS’s vibrant, collegial environ- a call asking me to come in right away as an English was an international banker, working in many Span- and self discipline,” Jim explains. “Students learn that ment, sharing ideas and approaches with one another teacher and advisor to The Crimson Sun. Ida reflects, ish speaking countries. Former research scientist El- their actions directly affect everyone else.” Jim’s suc- both formally in staff meetings and informally during “All my work and life experiences come together at ena Fiorica-Howells guides students through a tour of cess with MBS students is as dazzling as his career. 6 7 distinguish yourself, be creative.” inside out, that’s what I do. I have done rentals, I drive Kamil reflects, “In banking, my greatest satisfaction Cornell graduate and history major Joanne Gold- the bus, and I substitute where needed.” Hess started was in consultative selling, which involves teaching, berg received her JD from Washington University at Citibank in 1961. He later worked for other NYC training and developing relations with clients. I want- School of law. She was a legal fellow with the Commit- banks, Merrill Lynch, the New York Stock Exchange ed to inspire students in the same way my high school tee on Labor and Education on Capitol Hill and sub- and as a consultant. “I was never on the income side,” teachers influenced my life. I knew I could bring my sequently clerked for Judge Ilana Diamond Rovner notes Hess, “I was in operations.” Hess, who holds an banking experience, my Middle East background, my in Illinois. Goldberg remembers, “I heard President MBA from Pace, put into place the nation’s first au- understanding of cross cultural is- George H.W. Bush on speaker phone nominating her tomated fiduciary tax system and prepared the initial sues and my deep interest in his- for the Seventh Circuit Court and helped prepare for draft for what became the CUSIP number, the identi- tory, the arts and the humanities.” her nomination hearings in Washington.” Goldberg fier of each stock or bond issued in the US. “I wrote Kamil, now a five-year veteran was next hired as a management side Labor and Em- the legislation that ultimately eliminated paper stock of MBS, finds the School ideal:

Aline de la Torre ployment attorney for a New Jersey law firm and mar- certificates.” Hess explains, “Paper limited the num- “The welcoming environment ried a fellow litigator. At a program on women in law, ber of stock trades you could have in a day, CUSIP and supporting colleagues eased Goldberg recalls, “When asked how she had balanced allowed the NYSE to have multibillion share days.” my transition. I have been able family and career, a female law part- In his classes on public speaking, Hess draws on his to teach Middle Eastern history MBS.” Her journalism students operate under the ner replied, ‘I have no memories of years of making presentations nationwide. He reflects and Imperialism, teach Arabic as same rules as professional reporters: “We rattle the my children when little, but they “my earlier work experiences allow me to offer stu- an Independent Study and circle administrators’ cages, but if the writing is fair and ac- are happy adults and none of us are dents real life perspective.” back to my earlier career by ad- curate, that is good. Students have a forum for their worse for wear.’ Goldberg continues, History teacher Ricky Kamil was born and reared vising the Stock Club.” opinions that is important and valuable.” “Maybe that was the right decision in Egypt by a British mother and Egyptian father. Both For 28 years, MBS Business Seventh and eighth grade language teacher and for her, but I realized I did not want were steeped in education and teaching. His father Manager Bruce Adams worked at top Wall Street seventh grade advisor, Aline de la Torre majored in at 50 to find that I had missed the was a professor at Cairo University; his mother is an banks in human resources, operations, and private English at St. Peter’s College. The daughter of a col- experiences of being a parent.” Ed- author of many books and both writes and trains as- banking: “I was just out of Viet Nam, with no real di- lege professor from Spain, Aline spoke Spanish ucation was always in the back of piring journalists for Al Alhram Weekly. rection but I had good family contacts in banking,” and Italian at her home across the Hudson from Goldberg’s mind; her mother was a Adams recounts. “I went from clerk to senior vice Wall Street. She recounts, “I had majored in Eng- teacher and an aunt taught at MKA, president. I was overseas for 12 years—London, Ma- lish, thinking more about my education than my which Goldberg attended. Joanne drid, Bahrain, Singapore. I decided to retire during career. I entered the world of international bank- next studied full time at NYU, re- a bank takeover; I was 55.” After two years of retire- ing, working for Irving Trust and MacDonald Doug- ceived a Master’s in Secondary Social Studies Educa- ment, Adams was bored. His children were students las’ banking division among other major firms. I used tion, became a certified public school teacher, taught at MBS and former Trustee Chip Harrison asked him my fluency in three languages, and I soon learned public school history for 4 years, then returned to her to be part of the parents’ phonathon. Adams recalls, “It Portuguese through immersion, working in Brazil.” independent school roots, joining MBS in 2007. Gold- felt very good to help MBS—I am eternally grateful to She continues, “I was one of the few women in a cut berg reflects, “In both teaching and law, the challenge MBS for the complete education it gave my children. I throat men’s world. Especially in Latin America, cul- is making material relatable, of taking, for example, sent a letter to the then headmaster, saying, here is my tural customs precluded my socializing as men did. complex concepts in constitutional law and having resume, I will volunteer in any capacity. I got a call to But, these prohibitions forced me to be creative. My them have meaning for a jury or a class.” The parent of help out in the Business Office, then served as interim interest in the family of my clients became my way to a 10 and 7 year-old, Goldberg comments, “Kids can be Business Manager and in 2004 came on as Business forge trusting client-bank relations.” Aline married in paralyzed by decision making; my life shows that what Manager.” Adams reflects, “It has been very gratify- the early 1990s, had children and was able to curtail works for you at a certain time in your life can change. ing to see the School through the implementation of her traveling, but only somewhat. With industry wide In an age of the almighty dollar, it is good for young the 2005 Strategic Plan and help steer MBS through takeovers and mergers reducing the work force, Aline people to see the rewards of taking another path and Sent at 17 to the US choppy economic seas. I relish the challenges of sus- decided to leave banking: “I never loved what I was of always learning and striving.” for his education, tainability and changing economic de- doing,” she explains. “I was very successful but I dis- Alden Hess played Ricky earned a BA mographics. In banking, there are high liked the constant competition and pressure. There college football and la- at Beloit and an MA salaries, stock options, bonuses and were educators in my family—my mother, sister, crosse and joined MBS at Rutgers. He flour- perks but no sense of community. I ate niece, brother-in-law — teaching was natural to me. I as Lacrosse Coach in ished for 20 years in in the executive dining room; here ev- began substitute teaching.” Hired part-time and sub- 1992. He became a full international bank- eryone eats in the Dining Hall. I enjoy sequently full-time at MBS, Aline initially held a joint time member of the ing at Deutsche the conversations at lunch with faculty appointment to both the Middle and Upper School: MBS family in 2000—as Bank, J.P. Morgan, and staff and feeling the energy of the “I liked working at every grade level and meeting coach and faculty mem- Citibank and elsewhere. Kamil worked in diverse are- kids. In banking, everyone was looking the entire faculty. Now, I love what I do. MBS teach- ber. Now 74, Hess com- nas including securities lending and borrowing, credit at their own self advancement. Here, ers bring more than our subjects to our students, we ments “I love the sense and risk management, operations management and we work together for higher goals.” bring life lessons. The lessons I bring are to of community here. I am transaction banking services. After experiencing three Science teacher Dr. David Molowa think differently, figure out how to willing to work from the bank mergers in five years, Kamil turned to education. also came to know MBS through his

9 son, a 2005 graduate. Molowa has always sought new mutual respect is very high in our department. I bring “I worked for NASA in various roles, first at challenges: After completing post doctoral work in to the students extensive experience on how to ap- molecular biology, he was a research scientist with proach research and lab work.” Marina found that her Brown and then at the California Institute of the pharmaceutical giant Merck during its glory background making industry presentations readily Technology at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory years, exploring cholesterol-lowering therapies. Mer- transferred to the classroom. She also learned from her (JPL). Primarily, I was a research planetary geolo- ck opened Dr. Molowa’s eyes to business opportuni- family. Marina explains, “My parents were educators, ties and financed his earning an MBA from Rutgers I grew up watching them pre- gist (focused on Venus) and a systems engineer at night. While studying, Molowa read about the dawn for the mission planning and science payloads of the biotechnology industry. He left Merck for Wall Street. For 18 years, he focused on investing in biop- on the Galileo probe to Jupiter.” -Paul fisher harmaceutical companies. Molowa tells, “At different Teheran, leaving Iran for students will not become scientists, we are preparing points I was an equity research analyst, venture capi- her NJ college education. Here, she met her husband, young people for life. Both my col- talist and hedge fund manager.” The work was highly an engineer. They had two daughters and she enjoyed league Brad Turner and I draw from absorbing and highly demanding--time, travel.” He teaching college mathematics. When her husband left our earlier working lives; we take a continues, “I retired young I had my successes and engineering and became a successful manufacturer real life approach to our courses. We done all I had hoped to achieve. I had always en- of women and children’s clothing, Nasrin joined the set up the students as a geoscience joyed my many years studying, and I had university firm. She worked in sales at the NYC office and in pro- consulting firm and have them write teaching experience. I liked the idea of teaching at duction at the Newark plant. Nasrin reflects, “I always risk assessments addressing real the secondary level, of reaching young people before wanted to be a full time teacher and when the New- world problems.” Paul’s Astronomy they had made decisions about science. I wanted to ark plant closed, the time was right. My daughter’s Club program draws on his NASA share my enthusiasm and explore with students how country day school played MBS in athletics. She said, Connections and includes radio as- science works in the real world.” Molowa continues, ‘Mom, you’ll love it there.’” Nasrin continues, “She was tronomy. “After my son graduated from MBS, I observed some pare for class and hearing them right. I enjoy my colleagues and have never encoun- Like Fisher, Ancient History Mid- science classes. I liked the dynamics of the classroom discuss classroom skills. Now, this information comes tered so many motivated, respectful, young adults, dle School teacher Chris Teasdale and I was ready for a new challenge.” Dr. Molowa back to me.” She finds many benefits of teaching at always wanting to learn.” Nasrin teaches algebra at always had an interest in teaching teaches chemistry, including Advanced Placement, MBS, “In my pharmaceutical work, the off hours con- all levels, from beginning to advanced. Her previous and always has had a wealth of and biology. Next semester, he is introducing an ad- versations were all about business. Here, there may be work in manufacturing directly influences the busi- interests: He has recorded a jazz CD, writes a bee vanced seminar on medical innovation. Molowa com- only fifteen minutes for lunch, but in those few min- ness math segment of her college math topics course. keeping blog for the The New York Times and, with ments,” I see this course as a great asset for students utes, I enjoy discussing art, books and cultural events She adds, “Here, I have the opportunity to create new a newly minted Skidmore degree, he wrote the report interested in working in medicine.” with my colleagues from electives. I will be teaching two new courses in busi- designating the Great Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge Dr. Marina Milinkovic earned her “I always wanted to many fields.” ness math and math for the consumer, each drawing as a National Historic Landmark. Chris was editor of MD at the University of Belgrade Both Dr. Molowa and Dr. be a full time teacher upon my earlier careers.” Horticulture Magazine and then spent 21 years at the Medical School and was a physician Malinkovic are indebted to After graduating from Dartmouth and receiving an storied Bell Laboratories (later Lucent Technologies). in Serbia. War brought her from Bel- and when the Newark Dr. Elena Fiorica-Howells’ MS from Brown University, Science Teacher, Tech- Chris summarizes his life and earlier careers: “In my grade to the USA and to her Serbian- plant closed, the time advice as they made their nology Director, and Astronomy Club and Contem- years at Bell Labs, I went from Purchasing, to Accounts American scientist husband. Finding transitions to teaching. Dr. felt he was right. My daughter’s porary Music Workshop Advisor Paul Fisher Payable, to Information Technology, to Financial that she would have to repeat a resi- Fiorica-Howells is herself was too inexperienced for the classroom. He went to Methods, to a Department Head of Technical Publica- dency in order to practice medicine country day school a second act teacher. She NASA instead. Paul recounts, “I worked for NASA in tions, to the HR leader for the Wireless business, to in the US, Marina turned to medical holds a PhD from the Uni- played MBS in athletics. various roles, first at Brown and then at the California a Director in Optical Networking. Chris evaluates his research, first working for the phar- versity of Milan and spent Institute of Technology at the Jet Propulsion Labora- pre MBS years, “Love of history, writing and research maceutical firm Novartis then becom- She said, ‘Mom, you’ll 15 years as a cell biologist tory (JPL). Primarily, I was a research planetary ge- drew me to my first jobs. Love of a solid paycheck and ing medical director in charge of dia- at . Her love it there.’” ologist (focused on Venus) and a systems engineer benefits drew me to Bell Labs.” Chris accepted a buy- betes research for Sanofi-Aventis. The research included the effect for the mission planning and science payloads on the out during the telecom bust and soon came to MBS work was valuable; it was exciting to of serotonin on dividing -nasrin amiri Galileo probe to Jupiter.” Paul came to MBS in 1995; as a regular faculty member. He built a program that meet doctors and hospital directors neurons while in vitro. As his two sons, current students, would follow him. Paul included using modern classroom technology to en- nationwide and the remuneration was generous but her children grew, she wanted to be able to spend more explains, “All three of us have extraordinary oppor- courage 8th graders to share his fascination with an- the hours were long and she traveled constantly. She time both with them and her family in Italy. Elena found tunities to do many things here. I wanted to teach, I cient history. Chris makes these connections between wanted more time with her husband and daughters coming to MBS a refreshing change from the backstab- wanted to be where I could make a difference.” Paul his earlier work and teaching: “Bell Labs taught me and for visits to her family in Serbia. Like Molowa, bing endemic to many university settings. “At MBS, we continued working as a non-resident employee at the value of doing thorough research before making when approached about teaching at MBS, Marina support one another’s teaching and work. The pace is JPL until 2004 and currently volunteers with NASA, a proposal. I learned that complex information is of- was receptive. Marina tells, “I visited MBS and was intense but then there is time for family pursuits. I love primarily on educational projects. “These days I am ten best conveyed through visual media. I built a cur- impressed with the School and the students.” Joining the excitement and sense of discovery working with fully focused back in the classroom, teaching our new riculum that was based on students researching, writ- the faculty two years ago, Malinkovic reflects on her young people.” geoscience course and computer science and occa- ing, and then conveying their learning to their fellow third act as a teacher: “The spirit of cooperation and Mathematics teacher Nasrin Amiri grew up in sionally electronic music,” Paul explains. “Most of my classmates.”

10 11 us. We started closing the gap on Law- renceville over the years, but only came “I am a student of the game. A Devilish as close as a one- loss during the first eight years we played them. Last year I have learned was a first for us,” he said. Duo Driver says he enjoys passing along the from many great coaches knowledge he gained during his 15 sea- and I try to pass on sons in the NHL. Leads MBS “I am a student of the game. I have that knowledge learned from many great coaches and I try to pass on that knowledge to the girls I to the girls I coach,” Hockey Teams coach,” said Driver. “It’s my wish that the - Bruce Driver BY STEVE PATCHETT girls leave our program with a complete understanding of how to play the game. rom 1985 to 1990, Bruce Driver It’s also important that the girls get to ex- perience playing an extremely fast sport RANDY VELISCHEK and Randy Velischek patrolled AND BRUCE dRIVER’S the blue line together as de- in a fun way. If our kids aren’t having fun hOCKY CARDS fensemen for the New Jersey Dev- playing in as stress-free an environment ils. Now they find themselves on as possible, then we as coaches aren’t do- 1988-89 NEW JERSEY Fthe same team once more – coaching ice ing our job.” DEVILS TEAM PHOTO hockey for Morristown-Beard School. Boys’ ice hockey coach Randy Velischek Driver has coached the MBS girls’ ice shares Driver’s passion for the game and hockey team since its inception nearly 10 his belief that players should enjoy them- years ago, and Velischek came on board selves while they are learning. “Providing as the boys’ varsity ice hockey coach a positive environment, making sure the this year after serving as an assistant in kids have fun, and instilling a good work 2005-06. ethic are all things I feel strongly about,” Driver, who won a with the said Velischek. “Coaching is the ideal in 1995, has helped avenue to make a difference in a young the girls’ ice hockey program grow from person’s life.” a club sport in 2000 into a regional pow- Velischek said he is very proud of this erhouse. This year, Driver’s team com- year’s team, which won its second consec- pleted an undefeated league season utive Mennen Cup and its fourth straight as they captured their third Women’s Prep Championship. Ice Hockey League of the Mid-Atlantic “I have had more fun coaching this (WIHLMA) title in five years. group than any other,” he said. “I saw “I am extremely pleased with the prog- determination, grit, a sense of family, sac- rifice and perseverance. One cannot ask ress of our program,” said Driver. “We “Providing have had a lot of success in a short pe- for anything more as a coach.” riod of time and we have been steadily a positive environment, After his 11 seasons in the NHL, Velis- getting better and better each year. We chek became the radio voice for the New had more depth this year than in any making sure the kids Jersey Devils for 12 years. He said today’s players have little or no idea about his ei- season to date.” have fun, and instilling In addition to the three WIHLMA ther playing days or his radio career. titles, Driver says his most memorable a good work ethic are all things “I am so far removed from today’s moment as a coach took place last year hockey era, it feels like I never played the – on Friday the 13th no less – when Mor- I feel strongly about,” game,” said Velischek. “The kids do oc- ristown-Beard knocked off powerhouse casionally ask me if I ever fought anyone Lawrenceville, 2-1. “It was a huge win for - Randy velischek tough. I can answer ‘yes’ to that, and that I usually lost!”

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12 13 Maszczak has worked ex- tensively as a project man- Taking the LEED: ager for William Blanchard Co. on both LEED and The Whys and Hows of Building Green conventional construc- tion since 2002. “On many The 1891 Founders Society was Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m., projects, there is an adversarial relation among client, established to honor generous alumni, the Theater at Founders Hall architect, designers and project management and con- parents and friends who have created struction. At 14 Maple, we all shared a deeply held com- trusts, bequests or other planned gifts A three-story “Living Bio Wall,” a true vegetative mitment to the goals of the project.” to benefit Morristown-Beard School. All roof, geothermal wells, a high performance en- Architect Sam Robinson has been part of design teams who provide future financial security to velope, light shelves, exterior sun shades, ice for award-winning buildings, bringing particular pas- MBS with planned gifts are eligible to stone counters and tiles from recycled glass, sion to projects that reduce their environmental impact become members of The 1891 Founders A solar panels. These futuristic building fea- and encourage a connection to the natural world. He Society. tures are among the many green components of Mor- Giving Back: Bill Bride ’54 ristown’s 14 Maple Avenue offices and parking garage, Planned giving provides an opportunity New Jersey’s premiere, platinum certified LEED (Lead- The Importance of Planned Giving for donors to make provisions for the ership in Energy and Environmental Design) building. support of MBS through deferred gifts. David Grant, President and CEO of the Geraldine R. Several tax benefit options are available Dodge Foundation, architect Sam Robinson and project including gift annuities, trusts, insurance manager Peter Maszczak will open Alumni Weekend Q: What lessons and/or experiences newspaper and yearbook, being Social policies, and bequests. Funds generated with a virtual tour of 14 Maple and a lively discussion from your days at Morristown School do Chairman, and probably most impor- from these gifts, large and small, help to of the whys and hows of building green. Members of the you still carry with you today? tant, being elected a Senior Prefect support and enhance the remarkable in- MBS community will learn how to apply green concepts (Student Council). I would never have stitution that is Morristown-Beard School. A: Morristown was responsible for steer- to their homes and work spaces. There will be ample done this had I remained at school in time for questions and answers and to meet participants ing me on the correct path through life. Miss Susanne K. Albert ’54 the DC area. at a reception in the Lobby at Founders Hall following Before coming here, I had many difficul- Mr. Joseph B. Baker ’65 the presentation. ties regarding schooling and how to ap- Q: You’ve been a longtime supporter Mr. William Dunham Birch, Jr. ’58 Development Director Alison Cady comments, “MBS of the MBS Annual Fund. What made Mr. and Mrs. Dean K. Boorman proach life in general. Being with small has embarked this year on a School-wide sustainability Mr. William W. Bride III ’54 groups helped draw me from being only you want to consider supporting MBS program and is committed to building green in the fu- interested in what I did. Sharing space, through planned giving? Mrs. William P. Burks ’51 ture. MBS held its senior retreat at 14 Maple and we were working together and not being allowed Mrs. Mary-Ellen Campbell A: What better way to support the excited by what we saw there. We wanted to bring this to leave the campus made me focus on Mr. Christopher W. Closs ’66 ideals of the school that helped shaped experience to our community.” Cady continues, “For 20 what was going on here. I learned that I Ms. Jane Conger ’39 your whole life? Since I don’t live in the years, MBS has been presenting programs in art, archi- could participate in extracurricular activi- Mrs. William D. Dana, Jr. ’49 area and can’t be a volunteer to partici- tecture and design under the auspices of the Lehman ties, have a social life and study as well. Mr. David V. H. Hedley III ’87 Lecture. Sisters Emily Lehman Smith ’56 and Gail Leh- pate in activities with the school, this is In other words, Morristown provided me Mrs. Robert R. Hendrick ’46 man Harty ’59, who help underwrite the annual event, my small way of repaying Morristown with the opportunity to have a complete Mrs. Margaret Smith Heyd ’58 were immediately on board.” for what it did for me. I will always be in change in my lifestyle. Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Kellogg What then is a green building and how did 14 Maple its debt. Another reason is to help pro- come about? A green building is a commitment to re- Q: What are your fondest memories of Mrs. Katherine Crowley Kelly ’42 vide funds for continuing programs that ducing human impact on the ecosystem and limiting Mr. Allan P. Kirby, Jr. ’49 attending Morristown School? will enhance the welfare of the school or the use of natural resources. 14 Maple Avenue is the re- Mr. C. Edward Lawson ’62 served as project archi- A: Among my many fondest memories maybe help someone who had similar sponse to a challenge Grant had presented to his trust- Mr. and Mrs. Jan Loeber tect/manager for the is being with other students-living and growing problems. ees and staff shortly after his appointment: “What would Sidwell Friends Middle Dr. Caro Elise Luhrs ’52 working together. Being a boarder, I had it look like to live our values as well as fund them? How School in Washington Q: As a member of the 1891 Founders Mrs. John L. Reiss ’47 a lot of time to discuss problems at school could Dodge support a sustainable community and Society, what message would you want DC, which was cited or home with others. Hearing what they Ms. Louisa B. Sargent ’86 growth in our hometown of Morristown? “ as one of the Top Ten to give your fellow alumni who are con- wanted to do with their lives help shaped Ms. Ileana Nikki Saros ’68 The Dodge Foundation answered this challenge in Green Buildings in the nation by the American sidering making MBS a part of their a lot of my thinking. The other board- Mr. and Mrs. William P. Scully partnership with the Morristown Parking Authority, Institute of Architects. estate plans? ers became my extended family. I really Ms. Carol Selman ’64 which built a new four-story headquarters that connects David Grant, who came to Dodge in 1998, brings a enjoyed having a lot of the faculty living A: As I mentioned before, Morristown Mrs. Robert E. Smith ’56 with neighborhood life in downtown Morristown. The long-held commitment to the environment. He and his space also houses three other key area non profits: the and being available on the campus. My is part of my “family” and as a result Mr. Robert E. Talmage ’53 wife earlier founded and ran The Mountain School of Mr. Frank W. C. Timson, Jr. ’57 Seeing Eye, the Morristown Partnership and the Arts Milton Academy, a semester long, interdisciplinary envi- extracurricular activities included sports should share in my estate. No matter ol Sel m a n ’64 Council of the Morris Area. (football, managing the basketball team, what amount you may set aside, it is the Mrs. Edus H. Warren, Jr. ’58 ronmental studies program in Vermont for high school Panel participants Sam Robinson and Peter Maszczak ice hockey and track), working on the thought that counts. Finn and Kim Wentworth ’76 C a r juniors. Among his many public services is Board Mem-

BY are gratified by the enthusiastic response to 14 Maple. ber of the Vermont Council for the Humanities.

14 For more information on The 1891 Founders Society and planned giving, please contact the Development Office at (973) 539-3032 or [email protected]. 15 Winter Workshops Showcase Diverse Talents at MBS BY STEVE PATCHETT

In a special series of Winter Workshops on campus on February 17th and 18th, Morristown-Beard students got a chance to sample a variety of creative and sometimes offbeat courses.

hile some students learned about battlefield strategy, others discovered African Wdance, learned to train a dog, got an inside look at the music in- dustry, mastered the Klingon language or brushed up on their babysitting skills. Nearly 100 different courses were pre- sented during the two days. The special week culminated with an all-school workshop on Friday, Febru- ary 19th led by mime artist Bill Bowers. Bowers trained with Marcel Marceau and has performed all over the world. Students learned about a variety of topics, including such titles as: “Life as a Rocket Scientist: How to Panic Calmly,” “The Thrills and Dangers of Firefight- ing,” “Introduction to Figure Skating,” “Blogging for Fun, Information and Profit,” and “I Love the 80’s: Hair Band Edition.” These workshops were modeled along the lines of an academic conference, offering entertainment, excitement and education to all in attendance. Presen- tations were conducted by all members of the MBS community: faculty, staff, students and alumni. Alumni who pre- sented workshops included: Alexandra Abella ’02, Kyle Brescher ’03, Hilary Morris ’97, and Nicole Ortner ’78. “Morristown-Beard School is above all a community of life-long learners and teachers, and we are proud to showcase some of the interests, passions and ex- pertise of our community,” said Head- master Alex Curtis.

16 17 mental game. hattan. Quentin has been playing the in Morristown, where she does four “Generally, rock climbers don’t have piano for more than 10 years and has plays a year, Rachel has made lasting really muscular builds – it’s more of a also played viola as part of the New Jer- friendships, which is one of the reasons wiry thing,” she said. “You also need a sey Youth Symphony Orchestra. why she loves acting. “Acting in a play lot of patience and determination. You At Morristown-Beard, Quentin has you need to give up a lot of your social have to want to get up the wall and not performed as part of the Performing life for rehearsal, but that is fine for me stop until you reach the top.” Arts Department’s Music concerts in because I really like the people who I Founders Hall, and he plans to partici- am performing with.” Steinberg plans to keep competing in pate again in the Spring Arts Festival. Rachel later took her craft to another the sport and hopes to take it as far as Quentin has also made his mark as level with voiceover and modeling. she can. For her, the sky truly is the an actor in “Johnny Wong, Volume 1,” When she was 11, she did the voice of limit. a short mobster film created with MBS a character named Whiffle for a Disney “I’d love to climb internationally,” classmates Clarence Williams ’11 and Playhouse promo. Around the same she said. “And I hope that one day Sal Sclafani ’11. The film was accepted time, she modeled for Highlights Mag- climbing becomes a medal sport in the to the Garden State Film Festival as azine in a spread called “How to Shoot Olympics.” part of the “Action Short” category and a Basketball.” was shown at the event in Asbury Park With over 25 performances and the Quentin Ong ’11: Piano Man last April. daytime TV role on her resume, Rachel has still managed to keep up with her pionships, her times compared well How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Rachel Moss ’13: Rising Star studies. Her favorite subject is math with other finishers at the event. “Practice, practice, practice” is the usu- and she’s also involved with Forensics “I probably would have done well, but al punchline… and Morristown-Beard and the Crimsingers, the a cappella it’s hard to say because cross country junior Quentin Ong ’11 has done plenty group at MBS. Future college plans are courses and conditions can be so differ- of that. BY STEVE PATCHETT also on her mind. She hopes to go to ent,” she said. He recently placed second in both NYU to be a vet, if the “acting thing” Her cross country coach, Steve Rosen, piano and viola at the Crescendo Inter- doesn’t work out. says Reilly possesses rare natural tal- national Music Competition and per- Rachel’s star is definitely starting ent and has unlimited potential. formed solos by Haydn and Bach at the to rise, but it’s not without hard work. “Micaela is the real deal. She has a Winner’s Recital at Carnegie Hall on “Acting is like a sport, to be a profes- natural stride, she’s smooth, she flows, Sunday, January 17th. sional at it, you need to practice. To get and she has an incredible work ethic,” “This was big for me,” said Quentin. started, even if just as a hobby, do as said Rosen. “She has the ability to be a “For the first time, I actually felt many community theater or workshops state champion one day.” Zoe Steinberg ’14: Reaching New Heights nervous about a performance.” as possible, have patience and be able Reilly was named the MVP of the This isn’t the first landmark venue to accept criticism. But it’s a lot of fun. I girls’ cross country team for the past MBS eighth grader Zoe Steinberg where Quentin has performed, however. say go for it!” two years, and she never finished lower knows what it’s like to overcome obstacles and reach Last year, Quentin won a Silver Award -Hilary Trought Morris ’97, courtesy of NJ My Way than third in any race last season. new heights. Steinberg is an avid rock climber and at the Golden Key Music Festival com- Micaela Reilly ’14: “I’ve been coaching cross country for received a top ranking for her age group by USA Climb- petition and he performed in the Win- A Fast Learner 16 years and I’ve seen three kids with ing. Most recently, she placed second at the American ner’s Recital at Steinway Hall in Man- the ability to really go places. Micaela Bouldering Series National Championships held in Al- Most high school students try to bal- To say she hit the ground running is by far the most talented,” said Rosen. exandria, Virginia, where she beat 30 top competitors ance school work, activities, sports and would be an understatement. Mor- “She also has a great attitude. She’ll from around the country. friendships on a daily basis. But Mor- ristown-Beard eighth grader Micaela go far because she’s relaxed and she “I was so happy, especially considering I’m on the ristown-Beard freshman Rachel Moss Reilly ’14 didn’t start running com- doesn’t worry about it.” younger end of my age group and I’m also on the short side compared to a lot of has managed to fit a blossoming acting petitively until she joined the Middle When the cross country season is other climbers,” she said. “ It was really thrilling.” career into the mix. School cross country team in seventh over, Reilly hardly slows down. She Steinberg was introduced to the sport only four years ago after her brother Currently acting in a recurring role grade. One year later, she qualified for plays basketball and lacrosse at MBS, attended a birthday party at the Gravity Vault, an indoor rock gym just 15 on the hit soap opera One Life to Live, the United States Track & Field Nation- and she trains at Parisi Speed School in minutes from her home. She gave climbing a try and was immediately hooked. Rachel started her “hobby” at 5 years al Championships for her age group in Morris Plains to work on her running “It’s motivational. There’s always something new to try,” said Steinberg. “If old with the play You’re a Good Man cross country. form and her strength. “My mom is a you can’t do one thing you can always move on to the next climb.” Charlie Brown. To qualify, Reilly finished 9th at the really big runner, so we also do 5K Climbing has become a year-round sport for Steinberg, who practices two or “I danced at age three but was scared USATF New Jersey Association Ju- races locally,” she says. three times a week at the Gravity Vault in Upper Saddle River and loves to get about actually working in my first play. nior Olympic Cross Country Sectional As for the future, Reilly is taking it one outside in the spring and summer. Locally, she enjoys climbing in the Shawan- Since then I have always loved acting, Championships in Pomona, NJ fol- step at a time. gunk Mountains in New York State, and she has also climbed in Alabama, Ten- and from there I auditioned for an off- lowed by a 13th place finish at the Re- “I definitely plan to run in high nessee, Georgia and Kentucky. Last year, she even traveled to Utah to compete Broadway show at age nine, The People gional Championships held in Read- school,” she added. “I hope to keep get- in the Sport Climbing Nationals, where she finished 18th in the country. Garden.” ington, NJ. Although she didn’t travel ting better and would like to motivate She credits her success to her conditioning and physique as much as her As a member of Worth Tyrell Studios to Nevada to run in the National Cham- other people to run, too.”

18 19 heart, and Eddie Osowski has both,” said man Mitch Green ’13 was a Crimson Corner Coach Velischek. consistent performer and was named Rookie of the Girls’ Ice Hockey Year. Senior Harry Mac- Varsity Sports Round-Up The Morristown-Beard girls’ ice hockey Cormack ’10 earned the team captured its third Women’s Ice Coaches Award for his Hockey League of the Mid-Atlantic dedication to the team winter 2010 (WIHLMA) title in four years on Feb- as a gatekeeper. For the ruary 20th as senior defenseman Char- first time in many years, Boys’ Basketball the sixth MBS boys’ basketball player to win over Mendham on January 23rd and lotte McAuley ‘10 scored a goal in the Morristown-Beard was also able to field second overtime to lift the Crimson to a girls’ ski team. The girls were led by The boys’ basketball team had another reach 1,000 points after sinking 9 points sank her 1,000th point in the final min- a 5-4 victory over Portledge (N.Y). The junior Maddy Schumacher ’11, who fin- stellar year, finishing with a 19-8 record. in a win over Montclair Immaculate. “Al utes of a win over Villa Walsh on Febru- Crimson finished with an 18-2 record ished in the top 15 in nearly every race, The Crimson advanced to the semi- became a point guard as a freshman and ary 4th. Johnson finished MBS career as and were undefeated in league play for was named Team MVP for the sec- finals of the Prep Tournament and the through the years, he has really turned the third all-time leading scorer (1,090 the first time. The Crimson advanced ond year in a row, and narrowly missed quarterfinals of the State Tournament. himself into a Division I basketball points). Jamie Cossolini ’12 also had a to the championship after handing Rye qualifying for the state finals. Freshman In the opening round of the Prep B player,” said Coach Eddie Franz. Se- strong season for the Crimson, hitting Country Day School an 8-1 loss in the Delaney Jones’13 was named the girls’ Tournament, Morristown-Beard beat nior Dan Miceli ’10 earned the Coaches 32 3-pointers to lead the team. semifinals. MBS was led by MVP Sarah Rookie of the Year. Montclair-Kimberley, 59-47, thanks to Award for his dedication to the team, Bayersdorfer ’11, who smashed all scor- senior Al Jones ’10, who sank 26 points. while Marlon Bascombe ’10 was named Boys’ Ice Hockey ing records and netted her 100th career Swimming In the semifinals, MBS played Most Improved. “Marlon was nothing The boys’ varsity ice hockey team had a goal with a hat trick against Rye Coun- Despite an overall record of 3-9, the swim hard before falling to Pen- short of phenomenal in the State Tour- season to remember. The Crimson (18- try Day. Her career totals include 106 team had an enjoyable season. The girls’ nington, 59-43. In the nament,” said Coach Franz. 6-2) captured their fourth straight Prep goals and 52 assists. Fellow junior Alyssa team was led by Adrianna Aguayo ’12, State Tournament, Mor- Championship, their second consecutive Bufis ’11 became only the fifth player in who scored a team-high 62 points and ristown-Beard routed Girls’ Basketball Mennen Cup title, and they advanced to school history to reach the 100 career was named the MVP. She frequently Montclair Immaculate, It was a record-setting season for the the semifinals of the State Tournament. point plateau. She has 44 goals in her swam the maximum of four events per 72-40, in the first round girls’ basketball team. The Crimson Morristown-Beard knocked off Pingry, career so far and was named 2nd Team meet, and showed improvement in all led by 17 points from finished with an 18-9 record, the most 5-2, on February 12th to win the Prep All-League. Senior Samantha Vicari ’10 aspects of the sport. “Her confidence freshman Chris Jenkins ’13. wins in the history of the program. MBS Championship before edging Morris also earned 2nd Team All-League hon- soared this year and allowed her to be In the quarterfinals, qualified for the State Tournament and Knolls, 3-2 in overtime, to walk away with defeated in the open- the Mennen Cup. In the State Tourna- ors despite learning a new position and a versatile and dependable swimmer,” ing round before upsetting Montclair ment, MBS beat Monsignor Donovan, switching to defense. Freshman goalie said Coach Cori Eggert. Senior Kelly Kimberley in the quarterfinals. In 3-2, in the first round, and advanced to Katherine Chester’13 had an incredible Parker ’10 served as a team captain and the state semifinals, MBS fell to the semifinals after a solid 4-1 win over season for the Crimson, particularly in received the Coaches Award for her powerhouse Gill St. Bernard’s, Seton Hall Prep. Although they lost to the WIHLMA championship game. leadership and dedication. Although but Coach Mike Sturgeon was Delbarton, 4-2, in the State Semifinals, “Katherine really stood tall for us, stop- she was hampered by a shoulder injury, clearly proud of his team. “We MBS played extremely well – particu- ping breakaways and point-blank shots Carolyn Garavente ’10 earned a spot had an incredible season,” said larly goalie Alex Durso ’11, who stopped while we were shorthanded in overtime,” as a member of the Morris County and Coach Sturgeon. Individually, 36 shots. Throughout the season, MBS said Coach Driver. Prep Championship relays this season players also had plenty to celebrate. was led by senior Most Valuable Player and also received a Coaches Award for Senior Stephanie Bartner ’10 became Dan DePoalo ’10, who was called “the Ski Team “inspiring her teammates to challenge The ski team got off to a slow start this themselves and always push themselves Jones the program’s all-time leading scorer, heart and soul of this hockey team” by season, but showed steady improve- to their limits.” The boys’ team was led led the finishing her career with 1,114 points to Coach Randy Velischek. DePoalo had ment. In the first week of the season, by Robert Stone ’12, as well as Coaches Crimson move ahead of Alyssa McKeown ’91 a hat trick in the State Tournament the MBS squad finished 9th out of 10 Award-winner Will Vanderveer ’11, who with 18 points, but MBS fell (1,093 points). Bartner reached the against Seton Hall Prep and ripped the teams, but they improved to 6th place has only been swimming competitively to powerful Paterson Catho- 1,000-point plateau on January 19th game-winner in overtime to secure the just a few weeks later. Senior Ryan Geis- for two years. Junior Anthony Guerrieri lic, 79-61. A highlight of the after netting eight points in a game Mennen Cup. Senior Michael Winters ser ’10, a four-year skier and the captain ’11 was named the team’s Most Improved season took place on Decem- against Whippany Park. Fellow senior ’10 was named the team’s Unsung Hero of the team, was named the boys’ Most Swimmer for his dedication and his con- ber 23rd as MBS defeated Shanice Johnson ’10 became the first for his reliable play and his booming Valuable Player. “He is a leader on the sistent improvement in events such as rival Delbarton, 61-59. On player in MBS history to grab 1,000 slapshot, while junior Eddie Osowski mountain and acts as a second coach,” the 100 fly. January 15th, team MVP rebounds and score 1,000 points. She ’11 earned the Coaches Award. “You said Head Coach Sean Davies. Fresh- Al Jones ’10 became just pulled down her 1,000th rebound in a can’t teach passion and you can’t teach BY STEVE PATCHETT 21 AlumniSpotlight Marcia and I were in Maine several summers ago when she announced, ‘I entered you in an art show--you’ll figure it out when you get home.’ I guess I figured it out; I sold every photograph I exhibited. be an action drama with Harri- While out jogging, I ran into a man ‘National Pride.’ son Ford in the starring role. What grumbling that one of his workers had What lesson would you like MBS would be some of the big scenes? not shown up to clean a client’s boat. students to draw from your life? I worked for an executive search com- I offered to work with him for six dol- Life can be an amazing journey. Noth- pany where I learned how not to do it. I lars an hour; it was hard physical labor, ing can stop you, unless you put up your learned the value of honesty and person- but I got into great shape. For a year I own barriers. I look at my first 20 years al relationships, qualities absent in that cleaned my neighbors’ boats during the with dyslexia as a gift because it forced firm, so I left there. I was divorced after day and socialized with them at night. me to become strong, to learn how to a 15-year marriage and had two young Then I took over running a horse trailer overcome obstacles and to persevere. daughters. In 1981 I married Marcia Bra- manufacturing company. After I got Until this conversation, I never thought nin, the mother of a 2-year-old, and set that company on track, I decided to re- about my business life influencing my up shop from an office in our basement, tire for real. creative life, yet both call for a commit- working on a retainer basis for clients in You turned to photography, an early ment to service, integrity and truth. All international trading. Six months later, I love, and discovered painting… work must be honest to have value. had only one client, but I believed I could I wrote poetry and took photographs make it work. That was the genesis of all my life, early on self-publishing two Cornell International. My clients includ- books of poems and photos and more “Fisherman,” ed Pillsbury, Salomon Brothers and Am- recently, three more. Marcia and I were from Riding on a Rainbow, erada Hess. I knew I could communicate in Maine several summers ago when Selected Poems & Photographs with people and that they could depend she announced, ‘I entered you in an on me; that was my saving grace. art show--you’ll figure it out when you At the same time I was running Cornell get home.’ I guess I figured it out; I sold Art Cornell ’59 International, Marcia and I started Cor- every photograph I exhibited. I always nell MedCare. It was part of our ‘twenty- knew corporate life was not where I ul- A Life in Many Acts year plan’ for my retiring at age 55. We timately wanted to be: when I put on a BY Carol Selman ’64 worked day and night. We became one pinstripe suit, that was my ‘battle dress,’ of the largest private-pay health care but it wasn’t who I was. In 2002 I signed rtist, writer, photographer, entre- read. Then, and for years to come, little businesses in northern NJ and were up for a workshop on painting--I was the preneur, classic-car enthusiast, was known about dyslexia, so I was a me- bought by a Fortune 500 company. only total beginner. The instructor said, race car driver and certified diocre student at best. I got into Rollins Your version of retirement in Hilton ‘Everybody start.’ And I did. I wanted to firearms instructor, Art Cor- College, but by my sophomore year I As the world Head included starting a third com- be an artist and I felt, ‘I think I can do nell is Morristown School’s was on both academic and social proba- Slowly tips pany and learning how to shoot. this.’ Now I feel blessed by the response Into summer, ARenaissance Man. tion. Somehow, through enormous ef- Yes, even before moving south in 1995, I to my painting and writing. A gentle breeze Art founded and ran three companies fort, I found a way to read. By junior year, started Cornell Security, which grew from You have had many one-man Nudges the boat with his wife, Marcia, and he headed a I was making all A’s and B’s, majoring in Fishing far 5 to 130 employees. I was hiring marines, shows, your work is critically cel- fourth. Two sold to Fortune 500 firms. psychology and philosophy. I still strug- From the lake shore. tough guys who really knew what they ebrated, and you enjoy a long cli- Alone, All along, he was quietly writing poetry gle with dyslexia, but I read voraciously-- were doing, and I had to lead them. At ent list. Tell us about your painting Remembering, and taking pictures. Some years after his two or three books a week. 56, I became a certified firearms instruc- ‘National Pride.’ Dreaming and Marcia’s move from New Jersey to After graduation, my Dad took me into tor in multiple weapons and chemical At some level, painting is a mystery; Of days gone; Hilton Head, South Carolina, Art be- his commodities business as a trader. It As the sound of defense. I was a very good shot, and you don’t know where it comes from. came an acclaimed photographer and was a disaster because the numbers on A loon echoes the men respected me: I trained them We were visiting in NYC on Septem- painter. a page were garbled to me. Luckily, I Into silence. to work in urban environments. In 1999, ber 11. Early the next morning we left Not much need Art, you sometimes refer to yourself moved to the administrative side. When a national company bought me out. Fi- to head home. The streets For things new— as “The Little Engine That Could.” the family business was sold to a Euro Adjusting poorly nally retired, Marcia and I took our first and roads were deserted--the city Like that little engine from the story pean conglomerate, I became an ex- To the autumn stages, two-week vacation, touring England and was a ghost town. We drove over the ART CORNELL, “National Pride,” books, you had to persevere to ecutive VP and traveled the world, but Holding the rod lightly, Scotland. George Washington Bridge; the sight 2009, acrylic on water color overcome obstacles. Explain why. I hated being part of a huge corporate Holding on That retirement was short lived. of the smoking towers was ingrained in To a thin line of life. paper, c. 30”x35”, now in I appreciated “Prep” but was scared to environment. You soon found new work and a new my mind. Those ghostly images stayed private collection. death: I was hiding that I really could not If your life were a movie, it would - Art Cornell company to run. with me; they came out this past year as

22 23 may visit her website at October 29, 2009. also coaches freshman basketball at 1990 www.nancymeanswright.com or look Megan has been Morristown-Beard School. TH her up on Facebook. 20 REUNION having regular play- CLASS Frank Fritts dates with Lindsey 2007 1946 was married on Pearce Foster’s Elizabeth Aiello recently September 6, 2009 son, Zander Hol- Lois Johnson Vieser writes that returned home from a semester abroad Traditional Day Camp on Mason’s Island land Foster, who was born on August her youngest son and his family have in Sevilla, Spain. While there, she was Weekly Sessions notes in Mystic, Con- 16, 20 09. “Lindsey lives in Cary, North lived in London for the past 11 years. able to study and learn about the cul- June 21- August 6 necticut. Mark Belcak ’90 served Carolina and I live in Holly Springs, ture, people and lifestyle in Spain. She North Carolina,” said Melissa Martin. 1950 60TH REUNION as a groomsman in the wedding. was also able to travel to several other Specialty Camps “We all feel so blessed to have Zander Arts 7 Crafts, Mountain Biking Joan Barnes Stockton European countries. Lizzie is a senior When the and Megan in our lives. We also love French, Spanish, Historical Sites, recently became President and CEO at College. Morristown-Beard that they are going to grow up together Math Skills, Writing Skills, 1941 of Aloe 1 Laboratories in Oakland Park, girls’ ice hockey and have lots of playdates.” College Essay Camp, Graphic Design, Florida. The company markets an 2009 George DeSchweinitz, Jr. is team celebrated Crimson Sports Clinic, Teen Xtreme aloe vera health drink as well as a line the unveiling of Natalie living in Albuquerque, New Mexico 2002 Call 973-539-3032 x569 of medications, sun skin care products their gorgeous McGuire and and says he enjoyed hiking on the trails Emily Sterns Broeman E-mail [email protected] and cosmetics. new locker room, her sister Kelly of Saguaro National Park near Tucson, married Henry Farnum IV on September Camp Director - Joanne Dzama Karen McGuire were se- Arizona for “superior refreshment of 19, 2009 in Nantucket, Mass. Emily re- Morristown-Beard Day Camp 1956 McMillan Guerra used her lected as finalists mind and spirit!” ceived her bachelor’s degree in sociology http://summer.mbs.net creative talents to help the team party in the third annual Barbara Newberry Lindsley and art history from St. Lawrence Uni- in style. Guerra, the co-owner of The Morristown’s Got 1943 tells us that her retirement is bringing versity, and obtained her master’s degree great joy. “I’m doing what I want to do Cake Chicks, a custom cake business, Talent competi- Nancy Joy Jordan Gabrielson donated a beautiful two-tiered hockey in social work from Colombia University. tion. More than - where and when!” She is a clinical social worker with New MBS Tops Delbarton as has moved to Mystic, Connecticut to puck cake complete with a 3-D Mor- 75 performers tried out, and only 16 Alumni Enjoy “Hoops be close to her daughter, Susan. Her ristown-Beard logo. All of the players’ York Presbyterian Hospital in New York people qualified for the finals. Natalie 1960 TH REUNION Homecoming” granddaughter, Susan Shrader ’03, 50 numbers were written on pucks on the City. Her husband is a financial officer in and Kelly sang “Cry,” which was origi- graduated from the School of Visual Melinda Mitchell Lyon base of the cake. “Karen was extremely wealth management with the U.S. Trust nally performed by Mandy Moore in Morristown-Beard basketball alumni Arts and now lives in Florham Park. and her husband John are still involved generous with her cake contribution and Company in New York City. the movie A Walk to Remember. This is enjoyed a special Hoops Homecom- ing event on Wednesday, Decem- in aviation, including flying their plane enjoyed giving back to her ‘roots,’” said the second consecutive year that Nata- ber 23rd as they watched the MBS 1944 - a Meyers 200 - across the country. Whitney Driver ’04. Jeff Prystowsky and his band lie has been chosen for the finals. Last Their son Carl is a student at California varsity boys’ basketball team tip off Elizabeth Collyer Hayes is The Low Anthem year, she was a soloist and performed against Delbarton. College of the Arts in San Francisco still enjoying life in Grantham, New 1991 performed on The “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine and loves it. She would love to hear Late Show with Dion. Natalie is currently a freshman In a back-and-forth battle, Crimson Hampshire. Her daughter Linda and Kelly MacMahon Ewing supporters had plenty to cheer about news from her classmates! David Letterman at Quinnipiac University, where she is her family live in Freeport, Maine, and and Morristown-Beard emerged with on January 14th. majoring in Business. her daughter Ellen and her family live in 1988 a dramatic 61-59 victory over the Manchester, New Hampshire. “I’m en- In late January and Green Wave.

joying my six grandchildren,” she writes. Erik Kaiser February, the band After the game, alumni gathered in recently published embarked on a Eu- Founders Hall Lobby for a special TH ropean tour in support of their second 1945 65 REUNION a book, For Office reception and an opportunity to chat Use Only, the 100 studio album, Oh My God, Charlie Dar- Greg WIlliams ’05, Chad Easterling ’05, Ryan Bailey ’06, Carol Lees Baldwin re-married with former teammates, coaches and point guide to win. The Low Anthem has appeared Coach Eddie Franz, Dan Tuckman ’06. in May to David Mixter of Darien, faculty members. navigating every- on the NPR radio program “All Things Connecticut. The couple now resides in recently sent us a Christmas photo of day differences Considered,” and their album Oh My Vero Beach, Florida. “My first husband her children – Abby, Colleen (holding between employers God, Charlie Darwin was named Album died four years ago. We had been Daniel), and Bridget Ewing. Daniel Paul and employees. Erik currently lives in of the Month by Uncut magazine. married for 59 years,” she writes. Ewing was born on November 25, 2009 New York City where he is also busy and is enjoying all of the attention from TH filming his new television show,Erik his three older sisters! 2005 5 REUNION Nancy Means Wright is looking Kaiser Venture. forward to the release of her new novel, Greg Williams Melissa Midnight Fires, a mystery in the Mary is employed at the Link Community Randolph Martin Wollstonecraft series in April, 2010. To School in Newark doing admission, and her husband Gregory welcomed learn more about Nancy’s writing, you development and mentoring work. He a daughter, Megan Alice Martin, on 24 25 MBS Enjoys a Devil of a Time at Hockey Game In Memoriam

Browne was a trustee of Guild Hall, an arts and education More than 60 mem- Jean Ryan Kehl ’40, December 18, 2009, age 87. Jean, a Sweet Briar graduate, was predeceased by her husband center in East Hampton, and the Long Island Chapter of bers of the Morristown- William. They had lived in Pacific Palisades, California. the Nature Conservancy. He was treasurer of the Institute Beard community had of Classical Architecture and Classical America and a long John P. “Jack” Hurley ’41, December 26, 2009, age 88. time supporter of the Wilderness Society and the Empire Send a devilishly good time Jack had a long association with The Morristown School; State Pride agenda. Mr. Browne lived in NYC and helped Us Your News! on January 29th as design the elaborate grounds at his East Hampton home. his father was the Morristown School’s Supervisor of Build- they watched the New ing and Grounds for 45 years. Soon after graduation, Jack If you have a Class Note that you would like Jersey Devils take on served 3 years in the US Marine Air Corps, 18 months in Mary Alice Wells D’Ambrosia, ’54 November 14, 2009, the Toronto Maple the Pacific Theater. Stateside, he was in the Cherry Point, age 73. After Beard, Mary Alice graduated from Duke Uni- included in an upcoming issue of Crimson NC Marine baseball team, playing the Brooklyn Dodgers versity and married in 1962. She lived most of her life in the Magazine, please contact editor Steve Patchett at Leafs at the Prudential NYC metropolitan area. She and her husband relocated to and other major league teams nationwide. In 1941 Prep’s [email protected] or the appropriate Class Center in Newark. Athletic Director and coach was drafted and Jack filled in Rindge, New Hampshire in 2001. Mary Alice loved hiking, as baseball coach here. Jack took a humorous look at how camping, and country music. She regularly attended the NYC Ballet in Lincoln Center and, after moving to Rindge, Agent listed below: Before the puck was dropped, Morristown-Beard alumni, this coaching saved his life in “The WWII Years: Alumni Look Back,” Crimson Magazine, Summer, 2005. After his the Boston Ballet. Her husband, two sons, two grand- parents, students, faculty and staff were treated to a special honorable discharge from the Marines as a sergeant, Jack daughters and her brother survive her. Nancy Tazman Brower '47: Louise van der Does '87: reception with former New Jersey Devils - and current MBS attended the University of Vermont, graduating in 1950 [email protected] [email protected] ice hockey coaches - Bruce Driver and Randy Velischek. with 8 varsity letters in baseball, football and hockey. His Cameron “Randy” Randolph Beard III ’78, December 2, 2009, age 50. Randy earned a BA from New England Richard Palmer '47: Monya Taylor '88: many athletic honors included a career batting average of nearly .300 and All-New England Honorable mention in College and was a sixth generation member of the Annin [email protected] [email protected] After the reception, the MBS group enjoyed an exciting football for 1948. Jack was inducted into the MBS Hall of family; Alexander Annin founded the nation’s oldest flag Emma Joy Linen Dana '49: Lisa Kaugher Humphreys '89: hockey game as they helped cheer the Devils to a 5-4 over- Fame in 1990. After UVM, he received in MA from Spring- company in the 1820s. Randy worked at Annin and Co. for [email protected] [email protected] time victory. field College in Massachusetts. Soon Jack was teaching 25 years, starting as West Coast regional sales manager, and coaching high school athletics in New England, then then becoming vice president of corporate sales and, for Penny Boorman '51: Lisa Lentini Byther '89: in New Jersey. Jack next settled with his wife of 60 years in the past 15 years, as a key member of the firm’s executive [email protected] [email protected] Follow MBS on Twitter, Millington, NJ and became a realtor and appraiser, running management committee. Randy was a lifelong member of Anne Overman Bunn '54: Lynn Moronski ‘90: his own brokerage for over 39 years in Morris Plains. He was the Essex Fells Country Club and an avid golfer, paddle Facebook & LinkedIn [email protected] [email protected] a long time president of the Morris area Kiwanis Club. Jack tennis, tennis, and hockey player. He is survived by his par- Fred Greenberg '55: Stephanie Bush ‘91: became an avid golfer and was a member of Spring Brook ents and fiancée. Morristown-Beard School can now [email protected] [email protected] be found on the social networking sites Country Club in Morristown. He was active in fund raising for UVM. Jack’s son, daughter and two grandsons survive Matthew “Matt” Eberhardt Hull ’89, January 26, 2010, William Phillips '62: Sallie Oakes O’Connor ‘91 Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Join us him; his wife predeceased him by 11 weeks. age 38 After MBS, Matt graduated from Hamilton College [email protected] [email protected] and worked in the film industry. He took part in the Stone to connect with alumni and stay informed about School Carol Selman '64: Whitney Brussman ‘94: Christopher H. Browne ’65, December 13, 2009, age 62. House Writer’s Retreat in 2009 and had recently completed events and other MBS news. [email protected] [email protected] Mr. Brown was a trustee at MBS from 1983-1992. He was a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies at Dartmouth College Follow us on Twitter and you’ll receive tweets with note- the former managing director of the mutual fund com- where among his enthusiasms there were canoe club. “The Jonathan Wort '64: Heather Daur ‘96: pany, Tweedy Browne and a legendary value investor. In Gentleman Farmer”, an excerpt from his first novel, Blue [email protected] [email protected] worthy links, news stories and event information. Glass, was published in the Dartmouth MALS Quarterly. July 2009, he stepped down as director to become a se- Jody Kennard '69: Hilary Morris ‘97: His purpose as a writer was to persuade readers to take Join the Morristown-Beard Alumni group on Facebook to nior firm advisor due to health issues. Chris was a Univer- [email protected] [email protected] sity of Pennsylvania, class of 1969. Even before graduation, people on their own terms. After completing his MALS, keep up to date on upcoming events, view pictures of cam- David Kramer '69: Ridgely Harrison ‘99: he joined Tweedy Browne, a 1920s brokerage company Matt moved to Savannah, Georgia. Among his survivors pus activities and stay connected with former classmates. are his mother and sister Amy Eberhardt Hull, ‘85. [email protected] [email protected] which his father joined in 1945. Chris spent forty years at the firm and had an early association with Warren Buffet. Jane St. Lifer '74: Brian Dougherty ‘99: The Morristown-Beard Alumni group has more than 500 David “Dave” Frank Ferrise ’00, January 24, 2010, age 27. In 2001, Mr. Browne led a famed shareholder campaign [email protected] [email protected] members. A lifelong resident of East Hanover, NJ, David attended against newspaper magnate Conrad Black that led to Drew University. He graduated from MBS with high honors Amy Chaiken '78: Darnell Parker ‘00: Black’s imprisonment for fraud. Mr. Browne was known for You can find alumni who live nearby and stay informed of and a love of theater. Dave was a member of the Who’s [email protected] [email protected] his twice yearly newsletter and his 2006 The Little Book what life is like at Morristown-Beard today. Who American High School Association, the National David Genova ‘02: of Value Investing that advised, “Buy stocks like when you Valarie Riback '82: Honor Society in French, Mathematics and Science. His [email protected] [email protected] To connect with fellow graduates and extend your profes- buy everything else, when they are on sale.” Mr. Browne parents survive him. sional networking, join us on Morristown-Beard’s group was a major philanthropist. He was a trustee of the Paley Alexandra Mead '83: Dennis Madigan ‘03: Center for Media and of Rockefeller University, home of Joan Elizabeth Finn, former faculty, January 11, 2010, [email protected] [email protected] page on LinkedIn. the Christopher H. Browne Center for Immunology and age 79. Joan grew up in Buffalo, NY and graduated from Patrick Burke '84: Jennifer Conway ‘06: Immune Diseases. He also was a longtime trustee of the Marygrove College in Detroit with a major in economics. A [email protected] [email protected] University of Pennsylvania. Among his many contributions dedicated teacher, she taught Spanish at Bayley-Ellard for to Penn were establishing a center for international politics several years, then at MBS where she was Chair of the For- Jackie Griffith '86: and leading the effort to build the Penn Club of New York. eign Language Department from 1973 until retiring in 1989. [email protected] Mr. Browne had served on the faculty advisory committee Joan is survived by her husband, five of her six children and of Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government pro- five grandchildren. Her son, Chris Finn, has been a member gram in Investment Decisions and Behavioral Finance. Mr. of the MBS faculty for 25 years.

26 27 Night Alumni Weekend Schedule of Events under the For more information: please call the Alumni Office at (973) 539-3032 Stars Thursday, May 13, 2010 Shines at Founders Hall 7:30 p.m. Lehman Lecture: Taking the L.E.E.D.: The Whys and Hows of Building Green he Parents’ Association spring fundraiser, “Night Under the Stars,” was held on Saturday, March 6th, and was a tremendous success thanks to the Friday, May 14, 2010 leadership of co-chairs Janet Flinn and Valerie Rib- ack, and the many parent volunteers who devoted T 9:45 a.m. Distinguished Alumni Presentation their time, creative talents and lots of energy. 12:30 p.m. Beard Luncheon hosted 2010 reunion classes: It is safe to say that this was a very successful event, not by Penny Boorman ’51 class years ending in 5’s and 0’s only raising funds to benefit MBS students, but also raising 6:30 p.m. Alumni Recognition Dinner our School spirit and sense of community. The spectacular Honoring Distinguished Alumni MBS Five-0: evening included a gourmet cocktail reception, live and Award Recipient George Hammond silent auctions, and the highlight of the evening – a perfor- Tilghman & 50th Reuonion Class Ride The Wave Reunion Giving Challenge mance of “Hello, Dolly!” by MBS Upper School students. In celebration of your upcoming reunion, an alumni donor will Saturday, May 15, 2010 generously match donations to the MBS Annual Fund. Professional auctioneer Brian Jaffe auctioned off an array of prizes, such as jewelry, vacations, VIP graduation pack- o n g o i n g : Campus Tours Here’s how it works... ages, and a special evening of dining and learning with 9:00 a.m. Diversity Symposium Headmaster Alex Curtis. Guests also tried their luck at the Annual Fund Reunion Gift of $5,000=.. $1,000 Match 50/50 Raffle, the Wine Pull and the Box of Delights. 9:30 a.m. Memorial Service Annual Fund Reunion Gift of $1,000=.... $500 Match 10:00 a.m. Faculty Lectures Annual Fund Reunion Gift of $500=...... $100 Match Annual Fund Reunion Gift of $100=...... $50 Match On behalf of the Parents’ Association, 11:00 a.m. State of the School with Headmaster Alex Curtis Annual Fund Reunion Gift of $50=...... $10 Match we thank everyone for supporting 11:30 a.m. Student Panel this worthwhile fundraiser. 12:30 p.m. Alumni Bar-B-Que

4:00 p.m. CMW Reunion 6:00 p.m. Alumni Cocktail Party Totton Golf classic

Please join us for the rd 33Larry totton golf classic and crimson night on Monday, May 24th, 2010 at Spring Brook Country Club in Morristown. Please visit www.mbs.net/totton/ to register for the Totton Golf Classic or Crimson Night.

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