Discovering the Far East

Salisbury MAGAZINE Discovering the Far East

Six boys and two faculty members make the trip of a lifetime

SPRING 2013 Board of Trustees

Michael S. Sylvester ’59 Chairman Richard D. Field ’59 Vice-Chair Richard E. Riegel III ’84 Secretary T. Williams Roberts ’83 Treasurer Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.) Headmaster

Daniel M. Cain P’15 Christopher C. Callahan ’83, P’15 Lisa Callahan P’04, ’08, ’09 John W. Childs ’59 (Hon.) James W. Gerard ’79 Ashley Harrington P’13 Adelaide H. Harris P’07 G. Anne Harris Thomas M. Joyce P’13 Charles Lynch ’86 Eric Macy P’13 Helen S. Maher P’01 Mark T. Mulvoy ’92* Thomas D. Rutherfoord, Jr. P’08 Amanda D. Rutledge P ’80, ’84 J. Wood Rutter ’98 (Hon.) J. Anton Schiffenhaus ’48 William H. Schweitzer P’04 ...... Lee B. Spencer P’09 James P. Townsend P’10 Salisbury School instills in boys a vibrant *ex-officio enthusiasm for learning and the self-confidence needed for intellectual, physical, moral and spiritual development. Built on essential core values, the Trustees Emeritus School’s unique culture promotes brotherhood, creativity, empathy, humility, integrity, leadership John G. Brim ’64 Dr. Richard S. Childs, Jr. ’63 and respect. Salisbury graduates men of character Barron G. Collier II ’70 and promise who are prepared to meet the H. Crosby Foster II ’57 challenges of college and adulthood and to make a Sir Eddie Kulukundis, OBE ’50 difference in an entrepreneurial, technological and Herbert A. May III ’83, P’12 cosmopolitan world. J. Richard Munro P’88, ’90 Edward C.A. Wachtmeister ’67, P’95, ’98 Jeffrey P. Walker P’71 Rev. Edwin M. Ward Anthony C. Woodruff P’89 SPRING 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE

Headmaster Chisholm S. Chandler ’11 (Hon.)

Editor Danielle D. Sinclair

Designer Julie Hammill, Hammill Design

Writers and Contributors Dutch Barhydt, Chisholm Chandler ’11 (Hon.), Chris Phelps P’15, Jonathan Gottsegen, Xander Jones, John LaPerch, Rev. Jeffrey Lewis P’12, During March break, six students and two instructors made a 15-day journey to Asia. Rhonan Mokriski ’90, Duke Mulvoy ’92, Geoffrey Rossano, Procter Smith, In this issue, you can read excerpts of their adventure. Andrew Will, Nattalie Will and Julie Zahn

Copy Editor Salisbury Stories 10 Parents Weekend 2012 32 Julie Morrow Andreas Boye ’00 reminisces about his days Parents, students and faculty members a student and reveals the reasons why he gather on the Hilltop for this annual Class Notes Coordinator Tulika Verma remains connected to the Hilltop. celebration of the boys. Class Notes Editors Crimson Pride 12 Champions 38 Ralph Menconi Julie Zahn Rhonan Mokriski ’90, long-time history Congratulations to the Varsity Football, instructor at the School, has been appointed Skiing and Hockey Teams who each won a Director of Development Salisbury’s new dean of faculty. New England championship title. Dutch Barhydt

The Salisbury Magazine is produced Discovering the Far East 19 Student Profiles 50 by the Office of Communications Six boys and two faculty chaperones spent Meet Nicholas Shaw ’13 and Michael for alumni, parents and friends of March Break on the adventure of a lifetime. Proctor ’13, two members of the Key the School. Letters and comments are welcome. Please send inquiries Society, who share insights into their and comments to: Director of For The Boys Campaign 29 Salisbury experiences. Communications, Salisbury School, Learn about the generous contribution 251 Canaan Road, Salisbury, CT 06068, e-mail to dsinclair@ made by Marita and Jackson Wong P’15 as Departments: salisburyschool.org, or telephone well as the results of our February Face-Off Around the Quad 3 860-435-5791. Challenge, a special Annual Fund initiative. Alumni Association News 9 Salisbury School Crimson Knight Athletics 38 251 Canaan Road Gatherings 46 Salisbury, CT 06068 Class Notes 52 860-435-5700 In Memoriam 71 www.salisburyschool.org

Salisbury School admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnicity to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students at the School. Salisbury School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, or ethnicity in the administration of its educational, admission, scholarship and loan, or athletic policies and other school administered programs. I Headmaster’s Message J

Since I was a young boy, I always have looked forward to a certain weekend in April when the greatest golfers in the world descend upon Augusta National Golf Club to play in The Masters.

Like Easter Sunday or Opening Day at Fenway or Yankee est excitement and joy. When a rare Headmaster’s Holiday Stadium, the playing of The Masters means that, after a long is called these days, the boys know that it doesn’t truly and cold winter, springtime finally has arrived. I‘ve always begin until a rousing rendition of the Hymn is sung, echo- found the competition fascinating to watch—the individual ing across the campus and down Route 44 to the villages stories of the players, their incredible athleticism, resolute of Salisbury and Canaan. The boys also like to sing at the focus, and impeccable sportsmanship, among others. No conclusion of a meaningful victory on the football field or matter which year nor what players are in pursuit of the hockey rink in a splendid display of school pride. iconic Green Jacket, the event is riveting. There are many others as well—The Hanging of the Greens However, the most meaningful part of this family tradition Service just before the winter holiday, the Senior Rug (now has never been the sport itself. Instead, the best part, the residing in the Headmaster’s Office), the Grace before a sit- part I will always remember and celebrate, was sharing the down meal, the annual Cum Laude Ceremony, the posting experience with my father. Each year, we watched the drama of the Honor Rolls at the conclusion of the trimester, and the unfold together, commenting on the players’ swings, deci- playing of the bagpipes to begin the graduation ceremony sion-making, and courage. We would discuss how excited to name a few. For today’s students, traditions color our we were that spring had finally come, and we talked about school culture and remind us of our history and those men taking our golf clubs, tennis racquets, and baseball gloves out and women who came before us. For our 4000+ graduates, of winter storage once more. When the moment of victory they evoke our memories and bring us back to when we came, we celebrated as if we had achieved some measure were young and impressionable boys trying to find our way of success and began our own spring of outside athletic to manhood amid the challenges of a Salisbury education. enjoyment. Indeed, those were great father-son moments, a Perhaps there is no finer or more important tradition than tradition that both of us cherished, or as the tag line on the that of “the Salisbury Gentleman.” Dating back to the earli- television always reminds us...A Tradition Unlike Any Other! est days of the School, our stamp on each graduate is that Here on the Hilltop, we revel in our many rich and long- he knows what it means to be a true gentleman. It is often standing traditions. Morning chapel services, coats and ties said that a Salisbury Man is a good son and a good brother. for class, and sit-down meals in the dining hall help cultivate When he greets someone with a firm handshake and a and shape the culture of our school community today, as warm smile, the measure of his character is revealed. Later they have for well over 100 years. Whenever I have the op- on in life, the Salisbury Man embraces the opportunity to be portunity to visit with older alumni, I hear a common hope in a good husband and father. He seeks to be a good neighbor our conversations. “Please tell me that you continue to do all and member of his workplace and his community. The Salis- the things we complained about as students so many years bury Man knows that the world needs men like him to make ago….like going to chapel and wearing a blazer and a tie to a difference in the lives of others. class! Along with my classmates and mentors, those are the Today’s Salisbury School is a truly modern version of that things I now remember most fondly! Those traditions are little school that was founded on Frink Hill at the turn of the what made me the man I am today.” When I assure an alum- 19th century. With state-of-the-art facilities and an enrollment nus that this is so, that we take great care in safeguarding of 300 boys, we are blessed to be situated on perhaps the our culture and traditions, I often see a warm smile and deep most spectacular setting of any boarding school in New Eng- sense of satisfaction appear on his face. land. However, we are a school steeped in tradition, and we These conversations make me realize how important our honor our past as much as we celebrate our present and our traditions are. Is there a better tradition than the lighting future. It is this culture that encourages us to be proud and of the red beacon in the cupola atop of Main to announce yet humble, loyal to the core, and faithful always and ever. a glorious victory on the athletic fields? It is a truly unique practice that we enjoy, one that began years before even the most senior faculty members arrived at Salisbury. A more recent tradition is the singing of the Sarum Hymn, which occurs often impromptu at our moments of great-

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History Instructor Geoffrey Rossano Publishes New Book

Salisbury School congratulates Dr. Geoffrey Rossano on the publication of a new book. “Hero of the Angry Sky” draws on the unpublished diaries, correspondence, informal memoir and other personal documents of the U.S. Navy’s New Trustee Appointed only flying “ace” of World War I to tell his unique story. David S. Ingalls was a pro- lific writer, and virtually all of his World The Board of Trustees War I aviation career is covered, from the is proud to announce teenager’s early, informal training in Palm its most recent addition. Beach, FL, to his exhilarating and terrify- ing missions over the Western Front. This edited collection of Ingalls’s writing details the career of the U.S. Navy’s most successful combat flyer from that conflict. While Ingalls’s wartime experiences are compelling at a personal level, they also illuminate the larger, but still relatively unexplored, realm of early U.S. naval aviation. Ingalls’s engaging correspondence offers a rare personal view of the evolution of naval aviation during the war, both at home and abroad. There are no published biographies of navy combat flyers from this period, and just a handful of diaries and letters in print, the last appearing more than twenty years ago. Ingalls’s extensive letters and diaries add Daniel M. Cain P’15 significantly to historians’ store of available material. Founder and Managing Director, David S. Ingalls (1899–1985) was the son of railroad magnate Albert Cain Brothers LLC and General S. Ingalls and Jane Taft, niece of President William Howard Taft. Born in Partner, Health Enterprise Partners Cleveland, OH, he began his studies at Yale in 1916, only to leave to join the First Yale Unit, becoming a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve Flying Dan began his professional career at Corps. After the War, he returned to Yale and then received an LLD from Merrill Lynch and Salomon Brothers before Harvard. During his long and illustrious career, he worked as a lawyer, a founding Cain Brothers, a national health member of the Ohio House of Representatives, and Assistant Secretary of care investment bank, in 1982. Health the Navy (Air) in 1929. Enterprise Partners is an industry-funded “Congratulations to Ohio University Press and Geoffrey Rossano for private equity firm focused on medical tech- performing the admirable service of editing the diary of the United States nology innovations. Navy’s first bona fide ‘ace,’ David S. Ingalls. Students of history and, espe- Dan graduated from Williston- cially, naval aviation will find this a valuable resource and a window into Northampton School and served as a the bygone age at the time of the Great War. Rossano informs Ingalls’s own trustee, receiving the School’s Distinguished words with valuable commentary and astute editing. Buffs and scholars Service Award in 1981. A graduate of Brown alike will enjoy the book immensely.” John T. Kuehn — associate professor of University (B.A.), Dan earned a M.B.A. military history, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College from Columbia University and currently A graduate of Tufts University and the University of North Carolina, Dr. serves on its Board of Overseers. Outside Geoffrey L. Rossano has been an instructor of history at Salisbury School work, Dan serves on several business and since 1982. He is the author/editor of “The Price of Honor: The World charitable organization boards. With his War One Letters of Naval Aviator Kenneth MacLeish,” “Stalking the U- wife Kathy and Billy ’15, he operates a black Boat: U.S. Naval Aviation in Europe during World War I” (winner of the angus cattle farm in West Cornwall, CT, and 2010 Roosevelt Prize in Naval History), and “Built to Serve: Connecticut’s is active in various agricultural activities. National Guard Armories, 1865–1940,” as well as numerous articles and papers in the fields of maritime, military and aviation history.

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Salisbury Bookstore Gets a New Look

The Salisbury School Bookstore will be re-inventing itself over the coming summer months. In dire need of an aesthetic update and more competitive inventory, the renovation will enable us to offer more great brands, gear and supplies to students, prospective families, alumni and parents. The new school store will be a place that people want to swing by even more regularly and for alumni and parents who are not in the local area, an impressive line- up of on-line items for purchase will be available via the store’s restructured Web site.

New Looks Deserves New Name Salisbury will kick-off the 2013-2014 school year with a newly-remodeled school store. To celebrate the opening of this new space, we hoped that students, parents, alumni and faculty would help us name the new store, as it will be worthy of a more impressive Check out new name than merely “The Bookstore.” In April, the School launched a Bookstore Naming offerings featured Contest. Everyone was invited to submit a new name suggestion for the new store. Great H on the on-line store! prizes were given weekly at random to those who submitted names for consideration, and www.salisburyschool.org/bookstore the first 15 entries received a limited edition Salisbury ‘S’ iPhone cover. In addition, the winning entry was awarded with a $250 Bookstore gear package. Check out the news section of the Web site to find out the store’s new name!

Varsity Soccer Sends Care Packages to Soldiers Overseas

On February 19, 2013, sixth form members of Salisbury’s Varsity Soccer Team reunited after their fall season (6-9-2) to carry out some good for the community. These students spent the afternoon sorting, compiling and wrapping packages to be sent overseas to our soldiers. Partnering with Operation Shoebox, a non-profit organization that coordi- nates comfort item care packages for troops, Salis- bury donated nearly $700 in overstocked hygienic items from its Bookstore to help this effort. Salisbury School and Chaplain Jeff Lewis P’12 have established an impressive sixth form community service program which works to support local charities, community groups, cause organizations and non-profits like Operation Shoebox.

L to R: Varsity Soccer Head Coach Xander Jones, John Hibbard ’13, Jasper For more information on Operation Shoebox, Graebner ’13, Eric Jasinski ’13, James Blackwell ’13, Darby McGlone ’13, Amin please visit their Web site at Alireza ’13 and Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach Nattalie Will. http://operationshoebox.com.

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Billingsley Lecture Features Food Author Seoul, Korea Reception Mark Bittman

Mark Bittman, one of America’s best- Salisbury in Asia known and most widely respected food writers, was the featured speaker at this year’s Headmaster Chandler and a team Billingsley Lecture. On December 7, 2012, of other school leaders took a trip he came to campus to speak on the topics through Asia in November 2012, he often covers in his role as as an Opinion visiting old friends and making new columnist and blogger for the “The New ones. Admissions Director Peter York Times”...food policy, cooking and eat- Gilbert and Development Director ing. After the lecture, he fielded questions Dutch Barhydt met with the families from the boys on healthy eating habits. As a Headmaster Chisholm Chandler ’11 (Hon.) of current Salisbury students in Ho special treat that day, Tony Fraenkel, director and Tracy Chandler with Marita and Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam Jackson Wong P’15 in Hong Kong. of dining services, produced both a Mark for a reception and dinner, updating Bittman-inspired lunch and dinner that were parents on their sons’ activities on the Hilltop. More than 25 parents and friends well received by the boys, faculty and staff. gathered in Seoul, Korea for a reception with Headmaster Chisholm Chandler Mr. Bittman produced “The Minimal- ’11 (Hon.), Tracy Chandler and Peter Gilbert. In Bejing, Dutch Barhydt met ist” column for 13 years, now a show on with past and current families for a luncheon. And 35 alumni, past parents, pro- the Cooking Channel; he is also a regular spective families and friends turned out for the first Salisbury reception in Hong on the “Today Show” and he has authored Kong, held at the Conrad Hotel overlooking the famous Hong Kong skyline. more than a dozen cookbooks, including Headmaster and Mrs. Chandler, along with Peter Gilbert and Dutch Barhydt “How to Cook Everything The Basics,” updated guests on news from the Hilltop, and premiered the For The Boys “How to Cook Everything,” “How to Cook Campaign video, Everything Vegetarian” (both also available as “Salisbury Stories.” apps), “Food Matters” and the “Food Matters Thank you to all Cookbook.” You can learn more about him for your wonderful at markbittman.com. hospitality!

Walter Billingsley was a highly respected member of the Class of 1982 and served as president of the School. In January 1988, he died in an automobile accident. Walter’s family and classmates wanted to honor his memory and perpetuate his values. They did so with the Walter Billingsley ’82 Memorial Lecture Series. Its purpose is “to expose the Salisbury community to a wide range of unusual and inspirational individuals speaking on issues of Director of Admissions Peter Gilbert, Brian Corbat ’07 general interest and importance.” and Donna Corbat P’07 with the Chandlers.

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The cast of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

2012-2013 Theatrical Productions Receive Acclaim

The School community was treated to wonderful productions of “Twelve Angry Men” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

Courtroom Drama Ensued in “Twelve Angry Men” ter ’15 as Juror #6, and Joseph Yoon ’13 as Juror #11. “Twelve Angry Men” is a tense, ensemble drama involv- Newcomers to the Dramatic Society who made their acting ing twelve jurors who are locked in a jury room where they debuts in this production were Robert Clayton ’15 as Juror #7, must reach a verdict in a murder trial. The play was originally Michael Edson ’13 as Juror #2, PK Isacs ’13 as the Foreman, written for television by Reginald Rose and first broadcast in Jhonny Perez ’14 as Juror #10, Mac Zhang ’16 as Juror #12, 1954. The 1957 film version, directed by Sidney Lumet, is an and faculty member Anthony Goins as Juror #5. Brian Lee ’14 American classic. The Dramatic Society’s production ran for and Frank Qu ’16 played Courtroom Guards. three nights in November 2012. The staff for “Twelve Angry Men” included Shelby Mac- Salisbury’s veteran cast was led by Yeskendir Kazhmuratov chi, who served as stage manager. Whi Jin Park ’13 and Philip ’13 as Juror #3; Clark Lambo ’13 as Juror #4; and Donald Reed Moon ’13 headed the stage crew, while Colin May ’15 was the ’13 as Juror #8. Other performers familiar to Seifert audiences tech director. The production was co-directed by Laura and included Shawahl Abdur-Raman ’14 as Juror #9, Trent Carpen- Procter Smith.

The cast and crew of “Twelve Angry Men”

To view and/or purchase pictures from both of these productions, visit our SmugMug site at http://salisburyschool.smugmug.com.

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A Timeless Old Testament Tale: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

The formula for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the Dramatic Society’s 2013 winter musical, is fairly simple: take the Biblical story of Joseph, his coat of many colors and his jealous brothers and then use modern music and dance to give Joseph’s story a fresh twist. Salisbury’s production, which ran for three nights in late February, was headed by Tai Chaiamarit ’13 in the title role of Joseph. The performance marked Tai’s Seifert debut. Others in the cast of almost The tech crew for “Joseph” 40 performers included Denny Bui ’14 of Joseph. The last two brothers were Gottsegen, and Emma Wynne along and Shelby Macchi, grand-daughter of played by Canaan resident Jonny Morey with children from the surrounding area staff member Rosemary Macchi, who (Dan) and faculty child Jack Gottsegen including Aida and Macie Blue, whose shared the role of The Narrator. Veteran (Benjamin). uncle is Matt Fitzgerald ’90, Ella Cocheo actors and Dramatic Society Co-Presi- Local residents Lizzy Riccardelli and and Samantha Cocheo, Kirstyn Hoage, dents Donald Reed ’13 and Joseph Yoon Jessie MacDonald joined the cast as Cammie Hussey, Nina Renkert, Cora, ’13 returned in key roles. Reed portrayed wives, with Riccardelli featured in the Ella and Orrin Rydingsword, children Simeon, one of Joseph’s eleven brothers, song “Potiphar” and MacDonald adding of Erik Rydingsword ’87, and Benjamin and was featured on the French cabaret soprano embellishments throughout. and Sarah Upson. song “Those Canaan Days.” Yoon por- Cammie Hussey, sister of Chris Hussey The production team was led by trayed another brother, Asher, as well as ’12, played Benjamin’s wife. Learning Center Instructor Laura Smith, an Egyptian real estate mogul named Poti- A number of faculty members and who directed and, as head of wardrobe, phar. Yoon’s rich baritone was humorously other members of the Salisbury commu- provided over 300 costumes for the deployed in several musical numbers. nity contributed their time and talents to show. Procter Smith assisted the direc- Two other Seifert favorites returned to “Joseph,” starting with School Chaplain tion and, with Sean Kim ’14, headed the stage for “Joseph”: Shawahl Abdur- Jeff Lewis P’12 as Jacob, founder of the production crew in creating the set, Raman ’13 and Yeskendir Kazhmuratov Israel and father to Joseph and the other designed by Laura Smith. Donald Sosin ’13. Both played brothers of Joseph. eleven brothers. Instructor in Mathemat- was back as musical director and band Abdur-Rahman appeared in the role ics Mike Chamberlain portrayed The conductor for his tenth Seifert musi- of Levi and brought his singing talents Pharaoh in the show-stopping number cal. Lighting was designed by Chris to the exuberant “Benjamin Calypso,” “Song of the King,” while Instructor Renkert in collaboration with Colin one of the show’s musical highlights. in Science Mike Bienkowski was Gad May ’15 and Procter Smith. Donald Kazhmuratov played Reuben and was (another brother). After directing the Reed ’13 has brought a considerable featured in several numbers, including past eighteen Seifert productions, Chair range of computer skills as well as the cowboy lament “One More Angel in of the English Department Procter theatrical experience to his job as stage Heaven.” Longtime Dramatic Society Smith made his Seifert stage debut as manager. Choreography was shared by members Philip Moon ’13 and Whi Jin a Townsperson. Instructor in Eng- Laura Smith, Joanna Seaton and Donald Park ’13 put away their paint brushes and lish Jane Balaguero returned as one of Sosin. Of special note, Ms. Seaton and power drills to make their first appearance Jacob’s wives while Lynn Curtis (wife of Mr. Sosin previously appeared with the as stage performers at Salisbury. They, Instructor in English and Philosophy national touring company of “Joseph too, portrayed brothers of Joseph, Moon and Religion Dick Curtis) appeared as a and the Amazing Technicolor Dream- appearing as Issacher, Park as Naphtali. Townsperson, and Summer School Asso- coat” as part of the production team Also appearing on the Seifert stage ciate Brett Moody played Reuben’s wife. for 250 performances throughout the for the first time were underformers The Children’s Choir plays a sig- United States. Their experience and Tom Liu ’14 and Kyle Winston ’14. nificant part in “Joseph.” The Choir expertise contributed invaluably to the Liu played Judah, while Winston ap- was made up of faculty children Halle cast’s preparations. peared as Zebulon. Both are brothers Chandler, Katya Giffenig, Jack and Peter

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1st Annual Parents Association Chili Cook-Off

On Sunday, February 17, 2013, the Parents Association hosted its first chili cook-off event for the campus community. More than fifteen different chilis were served to students, parents, faculty and families, with all taste testers given a ticket to vote for their favorite recipe. The event ended up in a tie, with Carla Edson P’13 and Blandy Coty P’14 as winners. Thanks to all who participated in the festivities! Below are the award-winning recipes.

Carla Edson’s Chili Blandy Coty’s Chili

2 lbs. ground beef (80% lean) 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. of yellow onions, coarsely chopped 3 garlic cloves minced 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings 3 large stalks of celery chopped 4 lbs. beef chuck, ground 2 large onions chopped 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste 2 16 oz. cans chopped tomatoes 1 1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic (fire roasted if you can find them) 1/3 cup ground cumin 2 16 oz. cans tomato sauce 1/2 cup chili powder 1 small can of green chili 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (optional - I did not use for event) 2 Tbsp. dried basil 1 Tbsp. salt 2 Tbsp. dried oregano 1/2 Tsp. ground pepper 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp. chili powder 3 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained 1 1/2 Tsp. oregano 1/4 cup dry red wine 1 Tsp.cumin 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 Tsp. allspice 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 15 oz. can pinto beans 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 15 oz. can kidney beans 2 cans (16 ounces each) red kidney beans, drained 2 cans (5 1/2 ounces each) pitted sliced black olives Brown beef in pan and drain. Do not rinse. Put aside. In large soup pot, heat olive 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the onions and cook oil, sauté onions and celery (approx. 5-7 min.). over low heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about Add garlic and sauté for one min. Add the 15 mins. Add sausage meat and ground chuck; cook over rest of the ingredients and stir. Bring to a boil medium-high heat, stirring, until the meats are well and simmer at least 15 min. browned. Spoon off any excess fat and discard. 2. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, cumin, chili powder, mustard, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, dill, parsley, cilantro and kidney beans. Stir well and simmer, uncovered, for another 15 minutes. 3. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add olives and let simmer for 5 minutes more to heat through. Serve immediately* *I let it cook a bit longer and I prefer letting in cool overnight in the refrigerator and rewarming the next day. Tastes better that way! Serve with sour cream and grated cheddar. Please note this recipe serves 20.

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Greetings from the Salisbury Alumni Association

Dear Alumni Brothers,

I hope you had the opportunity to make it back to the you. If you have misplaced your log in username and Hilltop for Reunion 2013 in May. The School welcomed password, please contact Julie Zahn in the Alumni Of- over 400 alumni, parents and friends back for an amazing fice at [email protected] or 860-435-5775. All weekend. The School awarded the Salisbury Medal to alumni who update their information in the portal will two alumni, Anton Schiffenhaus ’48 and Nat Day ’56, be entered in a drawing for a gift. One name will be and the Headmaster’s Award to Ian Findlay ’88. Con- picked each month this summer. During our meet- gratulations to these outstanding gentlemen and, on ing, Dutch shared an update about the For The Boys behalf of the alumni body, thank you for all you have Campaign that formally kicked-off the final phase last done for the School and your fellow Sarum Brothers. May on campus. The Campaign is entering its final year (Full coverage of the weekend will be featured in the and is at 91% of its historic $105,000,000 goal thanks fall magazine.) Save the date! Reunion 2014 is set for to you, as well as Salisbury’s parents, past parents and Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11. friends. The final climb up this ambitious mountain is The School has had a highly successful 2012-2013 ahead of us, and while it steep, it is attainable. academic year where Entrepreneurial Studies developed a The Alumni Office continues to look for class agents new program combining entrepreneurship with non-prof- in the following years: 2003, 1989, 1971, 1967, 1955, it engagement, to the Flood Athletic Center, the athletic 1952, 1946 and 1945. If you are interested in learning fields, the water and the ski slopes where the boys have more about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Ju- achieved both success and life lessons in competition, to lie Zahn at [email protected] or 860-435-5775. the Dining Hall, where a Chinese New Year Dinner was Mark your calendars! The School will be in Maine in held, followed a week later by a Chili Cook-Off, to the July and on Fishers Island in August. For a list of all of Chapel and the dorms. It has truly been an amazing year. our events, please visit www.salisburyschool.org/alumni. On May 23, the School welcomed 100 new alumni We hope that you will be able to join us this summer! into our diverse and growing Alumni Association of Thank you to those who have already made a gift or nearly 4,000. At this special dessert reception, the Class pledge to the 2012-2013 Annual Fund. Our $2,000,000 of 2013 enjoyed watching their Sixth Form Video and goal is ambitious, but achievable if we all participate. If were presented with their graduation ties. A special you have not made your gift this year (July 1, 2012 – June thank you goes out to School President Nick Turecamo 30, 2013) please do so now at www.salisburyschool.org. ’13 and Vice President Sadiq Olanrewaju ’13 for all of Much of the exciting news from the Hilltop results from their efforts with these projects. your support for the boys and those who teach and coach Dutch Barhydt, director of development, Julie Zahn, them. You should feel very proud of them—and of your director of alumni relations, and the Alumni Association role in supporting Sarum. met in New York City this winter to discuss upcoming and prior Salisbury events and programs. One of the topics discussed was the importance of data and our alumni portal. If you have not done so, I encour- Warm regards, age you to log into the portal and update all of your current contact and business information. By doing Duke Mulvoy ’92 this, it will allow you to search for classmates and other President Sarum Brothers as well as allow them to search for Salisbury Alumni Association Summer School Ad (can we use some kind of version of the most recent ad?)

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Andreas Boye ’00 Salisbury v New York, New York v Stories

What were your first impressions of Salisbury and why did you choose to come to Salisbury? When I first visited Salisbury, I had never before met faculty, coaches and students as energetic and sincere as on the Hilltop. Salisbury did not feel like a school, but more like an extended family. I was impressed by the diversity of back- grounds and the strong sense of community and openness. I immediately wanted to become a part of the School.

What is your favorite Salisbury tradition? The red light in the cupola after clinching a victory over one of our rivals. Like everyone at Salisbury, I loved to compete for my school. Making sure the cupola always shone bright red was a top priority.

What is your fondest memory of life on the Hilltop? How do you stay connected to Salisbury? It is difficult to highlight just one of the many social, athletic Mostly through staying in touch with classmates and and academic memories from the Hilltop days. Beating most of keeping up with life on the Hilltop through the Salisbury the top New England crew programs during my senior year was Magazine. It has also been nice to occasionally meet up definitely one of them. Half of the team in our first eight had with coaches, faculty and Alumni Office staff when they never rowed before (including myself), but Mr. Curtis managed are visiting New York. However, I do need to get better to synchronize us through endless drills at sunrise and sunset. at making it up to the Hilltop more often. The key takeaway from that experience was that you can accomplish anything under good leadership and with a team that You have been a longtime supporter of the An- works persistently to get a little better every day. nual Fund; why do you contribute to the School? I had an incredible experience on the Hilltop and What is something you learned at Salisbury and Salisbury opened up a number of exciting opportuni- have never forgotten? ties for me. It prepared me for the academic and athletic Salisbury was full of life lessons. Giving everything you rigors at Williams College and a challenging and interest- have and being a dedicated team player was instilled by ing career in the fast-paced investment industry in New soccer coaches Mr. Sinclair and Mr. Fitzgerald. Being detail- York. Without receiving financial aid from the Annual oriented and getting things right the first time was vigor- Fund, my Salisbury experience would not have been pos- ously enforced by calculus guru Mr. Loi, who would give a sible. I am very grateful for the support I received and so “0” for missing a step in a mathematical problem. Caring for I contribute to the Annual Fund so that other applicants surrounding communities in need of help was also a central in a situation similar to mine can also have a chance to part of the Salisbury experience and will continue to play an attend Salisbury. important role in my life. Salisbury’s Annual Fund develops new stories each and every day by providing necessary dollars that affect each and every aspect of life on the Hilltop from the academic and athletic programs to student activities and financial aid. Please consider supporting this year’s fund For The Boys.

10 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2013 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWS

Reunion Weekend 2014 Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11 Visit Our Please help the Alumni Office locate the following alumni so that they can celebrate their On-line milestone reunion with their classmates! Campus Store If you have any information about the missing alumni below, please contact Julie Zahn in the Alumni Office at [email protected] or 860-435-5775.

65th Reunion: Class of 1949 20th Reunion: Class of 1994 Ridgely W. Cook Steven E. Aaron Theodore J. Metzger Charles W. Allen Jeen H. Byun 60th Reunion: Class of 1954 Etienne Cronje Richard P. Loffredo Murray B. Gordon Michael B. Proudfit Matthew T. Gorman Kedo Jacob 50th Reunion: Class of 1964 Peter B. Lynch David H. Rand Ryan D. Martin Juan Pablo Migliano 45th Reunion: Class of 1969 Richard E. Ricart John H. Fitch Ralf H. Schaarschmidt Andrew H. Mockler Jason Van Natta Peter K. Pestoni Shawn R. Wilber Steven H. Schole 15th Reunion: Class of 1999 40th Reunion: Class of 1974 Michael P. Alogna II Jonathan W. Burr, Jr. Alexis Andronikok Raymond J. Kotright Scott D. Bimba Jonathan D. Rogers Alexis Brown Hugh W. Young Douglas Choy Matthew J. Delorey A wide range of items is now 35th Reunion: Class of 1979 Alexander R. Henkes available for purchase including: Adam J. Finkelstein Constantine Hrisikos Timothy M. Fitzmaurice Parus Jackson Nike and Under Armour Sweatshirts and T-shirts Sean Hagerty Brian R. Maynes Nike Golf Polos, Cloudveil Performance Wear Benjamin F. Hale Nathan J. Rogevich and Atlantis Vests James B. Moore III James Rooney Stephen J. Parker Andrew C. Shillo New Era Baseball Caps and Shade Shack Sunglasses Jean-Francois Reysset George G. Spilke Vineyard Vines Ties, Totes and Belts Sam P. Robards Justin R. Wiseman Ceramic and Travel Mugs

30th Reunion: Class of 1984 10th Reunion: Class of 2004 Hurley Board Shorts and Summer Iced Coffee Cups James S. Blank R. Streeter Berry Car Decals and Magnets Todd W. Kissam Kenneth D. Campbell III New—A Whole Line-up of Women’s Wear William C. Laidlaw Richard D. Grow, Jr. And much more… Alexander R. Morey Charles E. Hutchinson V Frank Svensen Guillaume Mallet Jonathan B. Thornton Stephen D. Menzies Daniel Pruett 25th Reunion: Class of 1989 Walter C. Seidel Sebastian Blackman Thysson Williams Timothy H. C. Brune Eric S. Y. Yang Christopher G. Daniels David B. Earnest III 5th Reunion: Class of 2009 Show your Sarum pride James T. Metz III Colby C. Benton and shop today! Stephen M. Pierson Evan D. Iacone Charles H. Sapper IV Visit www.salisburyschool.org/bookstore Douglas L. Semmes

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 11 CRIMSON PRIDE

Salisbury Appoints Alumnus and Instructor in History Rhonan Mokriski ’90 “ Home is the as its New Dean of Faculty nicest word Photos by Jennifer Fiereck there is.”

“My daughter, Rachel, is a ‘Little House on the Prairie’ aficionado. I discovered this quote reading over her shoulder, and it struck me deeply as – Laura Ingalls Wilder it captures my feelings about Salisbury School,” notes Rhonan Mokriski, chair of the History Department. “It encapsulates the exceptional blend of people who assemble here to teach our students—they help create a Salisbury family. It captures the sense of alumni, students and parents as they drive through the Berkshires in order to return to campus. It describes the intimate atmosphere that characterizes the Salisbury experience and it translates into any language. Salisbury is home.” Rhonan’s love for and steadfast commitment to the School are evident to both his students and colleagues alike. And now, after faithfully serving for 17 years as a member of the School’s History Department (with the last 11 years as chair), he will soon take on a new role within the Salisbury family. “Rhonan’s appointment as dean of faculty drew universal approval from his colleagues on the Hilltop. He is a natural in the classroom, inspiring students with his keen insight, superb command of the subject matter, and his trademark sense of humor,” comments Headmaster Chisholm Chan- dler. “After serving for many years on the Committee for Professional Development for the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and as a leader in the New England New Teachers Seminar, we feel Rhonan is perfectly suited for this new challenge.” In his new role, Rhonan will serve as a member of the headmaster’s administrative team and will be responsible for faculty recruitment, reten- tion and development for the School. In addition, he will continue to teach history, coach soccer, serve as co-advisor to international students and serve on multiple committees including the Curriculum Committee and the Technology Committee. While it may seem a daunting task for some, Rhonan looks on this new position with enthusiasm and embraces the opportunities it provides him both professionally and personally. “Even though we have the best location and most beautiful buildings in the prep school world, this place is so much more. As an alumnus of Salisbury, I bring an institutional memory of Salisbury,” explains Rhonan when questioned about what he offers that is unique to this position. “I

12 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2013 “ Home is the nicest word there is.”

– Laura Ingalls Wilder

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 13 am charged with helping to support the legacy of the teachers he may first make his personal mark, he reveals, “In the near who were my instructors, coaches and mentors. Great educa- future, the headmaster and I plan on implementing a new tors like Bob Gardner, Bill Reeves and Ken Stone were bridges faculty evaluation program. This will be a tool that will help to Ted Childs, Ed Tappert, Samuel Carr, John Myers, Maurice improve our individual and collective success as a school. Firuski, Wim Keur and Charlie Tate. Moreover, the heritage This instrument will be able to assist the administration and of these Salisbury greats is continued by their colleagues and the faculty with communicating about mutual performance, current community members: Dennis Shortelle, Dick Curtis, expectations and efforts. I will partner with our department Ralph Menconi, Rose Lopez, Ed Mullen, Geoff Rossano, Matt chairs and the director of studies to develop an instrument Corkery, Roger McKee and Lisa Sheble. I am fortunate to that is flexible enough to recognize inherent teacher strengths, have a dual perspective as a former student and current col- but also to challenge continued development and growth.” league of these teachers.” A member of the School’s Technology Committee, Rhonan “Headmaster Chis Chandler and current Dean of Faculty is a staunch believer in the use of various technologies as Chris Hinchey have assembled a talented faculty, and I view a supplement to classroom teaching and looks forward to my new role as an opportunity to offer support, advancement enhancing these opportunities for Salisbury students, yet re- and development to Salisbury’s teachers, while also nurturing mains cognizant that nothing can replace good teaching itself. their overall well-being,” declares Rhonan when defining the “Salisbury will continue to weigh and investigate the proper duties of a dean of faculty at a secondary boarding school. use of technology in the classroom. The fundamental prin- “I intend to focus on improving the welfare of our teachers ciples of sound teaching are timeless, as is the awareness that it and broader Salisbury family. I realize that as dean of faculty, is increasingly necessary to operate in a world that prioritizes I must also recruit and retain the best teachers, coaches, the ability to collaborate with colleagues, to evaluate and use mentors and community members and keep them in our different forms of information, and to increase presentations northwest corner of Connecticut.” using a variety of forms of media.” He is cautious of using What is Rhonan looking forward to most with his new technology, however, just for the sake of saying we do so. “We appointment? “I live and work with some extraordinary need to look at our classrooms as environments where we educators, and one of my frustrations about teaching full-time engage technology if we are certain that we can incorporate is that I am unable to attend their classes and see them teach. the best of our old pedagogy with the new tools that are avail- My new administrative role gives me the opportunity to visit able to us. The final product must recognize that technology campus classrooms to see my colleagues at work. This will also is simply a tool that needs to be considered in the context of a enable me to observe the techniques, practices and pedagogy teacher’s pedagogy. Good teachers recognize that the incorpo- that are being practiced in our classrooms and allow me to ration of technological tools is not a zero sum game. It is less partner with them to evaluate how these translate into quality about technology and more about excellent teaching.” teaching for our boys.” In discussing the many changes that have occurred during Rhonan is currently serving “double duty” of sorts as he is his 17-year career at Salisbury, it was funny to hear Rhonan closely working with Chris Hinchey to make the transition on note, “You know, I never imagined I would become a teacher July 1 as seamless as possible. However, change is inevitable – even as I majored in history at Boston College. When I when someone new assumes a new role. When asked where graduated, I went back to my lucrative summer job at Lynn

14 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2013 Ladder Factory in Fair Haven, CT, while “ I look forward to a rare considering my next step. As I was pondering, I took graduate school courses. The next thing opportunity to not only I knew, I acquired a Master’s Degree with a certification to teach high school history.” And this is where his story circles back continue reaping these rewards “home” again as Rhonan went on to tell how he returned to the Hilltop as a faculty as a teacher, but also as an member. “I started teaching in a public school outside of New Haven. While I enjoyed the advocate, ombudsman and experience, I grew frustrated at only seeing my students for 45-minute snapshots each day. mentor to an incredible group My former history teacher, Dennis Shortelle, called me in the spring of 1996 to ask if I of educators that, together, might be interested in covering a sabbatical for the upcoming year. Then-headmaster Dick make Salisbury Flood agreed, and I returned home.” HOME.” “I firmly believe that teaching is a voca- tion,” proclaims Rhonan. “You do not enter this profession with a goal of growing wealthy by using traditional societal metrics.” As he elaborated, his description to one of society’s most important callings is the answer we want and expect from those who are considered to be the very best teachers. “I view the opportunity to engage young minds in an area I am passionate about as a blessing. Fostering a reciprocal enthusiasm and curiosity in my students is an indescribable reward. In my new role, I look forward to a rare opportunity to not only continue reaping these rewards as a teacher, but also as an advocate, ombudsman and mentor to an incredible group of educators that, together, make Salisbury home.”

Rhonan Mokriski graduated from Salisbury School in 1990. He went on to receive a B.A. from Boston College and a M.A. in History from Southern Connecticut State University. He began his teaching career at Salisbury School in 1996 as a history teacher. Six years later he was appointed chair of the History Department. He serves on a variety of academic committees. n Rhonan’s passion for teaching expands beyond just the Salisbury School classroom. Each summer he serves as a master teacher at the New England New Teachers Seminar, an intensive workshop that prepares inexperienced teachers for their roles in the teaching profession. He also works on the CAIS Commission for Professional Development. In addition, he also enjoys coaching Salisbury’s thirds soccer program. n Rhonan and his wife Diane are the proud parents of twin daughters, Rachel and Megan. The Mokriski family resides on campus See why other faculty have returned home to Salisbury >> in Westerly House.

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 15 Within our alumni body, many have elected to become teachers. What are some of their thoughts on We salute these men for their commitment being educators? to inspiring and developing young minds.

What is your teaching philosophy? The end of the Riverfield mission statement is to “promote the development of the whole student as a confident and responsible learner How do you define good teaching? prepared for success today and tomorrow.” This comment encapsulates Helping people discover the intrinsic worth of my philosophy on education and life. People, no matter what their age, effortful learning which often requires some should have the opportunity for success every day. We are all life-long pushing until they pop their own mental clutch learners, and it is our responsibility to identify the strengths of those and drive under their own power. around us, no matter what profession you’re in, and work together to make a better today and hopefully a better tomorrow for each of us. As Why did you choose to become a teacher? an educator, if we do this, we engage students in the learning process, and I imagined a life more fulfilling than increasing as they achieve success they seek more knowledge. a corporation’s stock price - or my own. The examples of former Instructor in Science Robert What have you learned being a teacher? Gardner, Instructor in History Dennis Shortelle The most important thing I have learned is that students are very capable and Instructor in English Ralph Menconi made of constructing their own knowledge at any age. It is very important for that a reasonable and realizable expectation. us not to limit our expectations based on experience or social norms, and when given the opportunity students will rise to the challenge. Eric Kemer ’77 Why did you choose to become a teacher? Teacher of Science and Math and I have always been involved in educational administration, and when we Academic Dean for Science and Math decided to start the Upper School at Riverfield, we wanted to provide St. Andrew’s School, Middletown, Delaware an entrepreneurial experience for our students. At that time I began teaching the Business Class elective and have never stopped. There is no doubt that all of my experiences at Salisbury have influenced and continue to influence me to this day. My father was an insatiable learner and an incredible mentor to me and scores of people he interacted with, not just the students he taught. Also, my senior year at Salisbury I had two unique experiences. I was part of an interdisciplinary study on Mexico that included history, art history and literature which culminated with a trip to Mexico over spring break. This interdisciplinary approach in my opinion will continue to become more prevalent in the future of education. Also, my senior year, Mr. Gardner taught an energy class. I will never forget doing an energy audit on the Main Building. These experiences have certainly influenced my thinking on the importance of active and experiential learning.

Jerry Bates ’82 Head of School Riverfield Country Day School, Tulsa, OK

16 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2013 What have you learned by being a teacher? I have learned many things as a teacher. I have learned to be more patient and to explore new teaching methods to inspire my students. Being able to help students find their passions and to help them understand that respect, compassion and responsibility are important characteristics of being a good person. Salisbury helped me learn these features that I hope to pass onto my students.

Why did you choose to become a teacher? I chose to be teacher because it runs in my family. My mother and father were teachers and my wife is a teacher. It’s a rewarding job and some of the most influential people in my life are/were teachers. During my time at Salisbury, teachers such as Rhonan Mokriski ’90, Chris Hinchey and Rev. Steve Parker ’59 inspired me inside and outside of the classroom.

Chris Tillson ’99 4th Grade Teacher/ High School Soccer Coach St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School, Alexandria, VA

How do you define good teaching? Good teaching is about understanding the needs of the students in the classroom and recognizing how to fill those needs so that the students are prepared for the needs and demands of today’s society. Since so many children and young adults have so many different needs, a good teacher demonstrates enormous flexibility in delivery of the curriculum and provides multiple opportunities for students to practice the skills that are taught. Good teaching is about giving students the skills they need to be a positive member of today’s society.

What do you like about teaching? I like that there is both routine and randomness. As a human being, I like routines: anticipatory sets, delivery of content, checking for understanding, elaboration with examples. I like instructing and assessing. I like the pattern of the school year. However, it is easy for routines to become mundane. Yet that does not happen in teaching because the students bring a new set of factors to every class period. Because the students bring something different to class every day, I need to be hyper-aware of their state of being so that I can modify the curriculum as needed to meet them where they are. As a result, my routines are never boring.

Why did you choose to become a teacher? I had so many great opportunities growing up, attending Salisbury being a major one. I knew that I was provided an incredible education, and I wanted to provide the same to other young adults. When I think of my teachers at Salisbury, Mr. Menconi, Mr. Brown, Mr. Shortelle, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Dalton, and the many others, I know that they expected the most out of me. I strive for that same ethic with my students today.

Ben Grosscup ’89 English Language Development and Language Arts Teacher James Madison High School, Portland, OR

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 17 ADDITIONAL ALUMNI WHO HAVE COME “HOME” TO TEACH ON THE HILLTOP

Brent Barbato ’02 // After graduating from Exeter High (NH), Brent did a post-graduate year on the Hilltop. He went on to attend the University of New Hampshire and graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. He spent one year at Hamilton College coaching and recruiting for both the football and baseball programs before returning to Salisbury in 2007. Brent is currently the dean of the Class of 2015, a tutor in the Learning Center, defensive coordinator for the Salisbury ’02 Crimson Knight Football Team and coaches JV Basketball and JV Golf. He and his wife Julia, an instructor in French, director of testing and yearbook coordinator, reside in Langdon House.

Roger McKee ’72 // Roger first found his way back to the Hilltop as a math teacher with an art degree. He soon moved to the Art Depart- ment and served as chair for 19 years, during which time he developed the woodworking program and added first mechanical drawing, then computer drafting and 3-D computer modeling, to the art curriculum. Most recently, he has brought boatbuilding to the department. He currently teaches drawing, printmaking, woodworking and boatbuilding. He graduated from Pratt Institute with a painting/drawing major with ’72 a minor in printmaking. He completed his M.A.L.S. from Wesleyan Uni- versity in the spring of 2002. Roger is an avid rock climber and in the fall coaches recreational rock climbing, introducing students to roped climbing on top-rope and bouldering - difficult, gymnastic climbing just a few feet off the ground. In the spring, Roger coaches recreational cycling. A dorm master for twelve years, Roger now lives in the town of Salisbury with his wife Amy and their son.

Tim Sinclair ’91 // After graduating from Lake Forest College with a double major in Psychology and Education, Tim returned to the Hilltop as an admission officer in 1995. In 1998, Tim was presented with a new opportunity—to move from the Admission Office into the Athletic Of- fice as assistant director. He was appointed as Salisbury School’s director of athletics in 2000. During Tim’s tenure as director, the Athletic Department has seen a great deal of growth and success. In this time, Salisbury has won more than 18 league and New England Champion- ’91 ships. In addition, several new athletic facilities have been added to campus including Wachtmeister Field, the Curtis Boathouse and the Flood Athletic Center. Tim resides in Ward House with his wife, Dani- elle, Salisbury’s director of communications, and their two daughters.

To read the full biographies of all our faculty members, visit the “About Us” H section of the School’s Web site: www.salisburyschool.org

18 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2013 Discoveringthe Photos by Rhonan Mokriski ’90, Chair of the History Department, AND YUKUN Luo, instructorFar in mandarin chineseEast

This past March marked Salisbury’s inaugural spring break trip to China. Two Salisbury The Travelers instructors chaperoned six students on the trip of a lifetime. Visiting locales including Clockwise: Whi Jin Park ’13, Dayuan Wang ’14, Torrance Hong Kong, Hunan, Gansu, Xian, Beijing and Seoul, they used the world as their class- Smith ’16, Instructor of Mandarin room while strengthening ties with Salisbury students, families, alumni and friends. Chinese Yukun Luo, Amstel Edevbie ’15, Chair of the History While their entire 15-day adventure cannot fully be depicted in this article, we invite Department Rhonan Mokriski ’90, you to read excerpts from their journey. Raymond Rosseau ’15 and Charles Coccia ’15

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 19 Days 1-3 ______8,500+ New York City miles to Hong Kong

We are tired upon arrival in Hong Salisbury brothers including (pictured “The food is a whole lot Kong, but excited to get a start on our above left to right) Nicholas Yau ’03, different than what I am journey. On our first full day of travel, Sean Wong ’03, Marcus Yau ’98, Mr. used to. Since the first night, I the group takes the Ngong Ping cable Mokriski ’90, David Madden ’90 and have been surprised by how much car ride and visits the Tian Tan Bud- Raymond Cheng ’03. They spend the I’ve enjoyed it. I’ve also never eaten dha. We climb the 268 steps to the top. evening reminiscing about good times Chinese family style before. I like The views make it worth the sweat. on the Hilltop. how we order a bunch of food, put We enjoy dinner at Lei Yu Mun’s tradi- Day 3 has been packed full of ad- it on a spinning table, and share our tional fish market and restaurant as guests venture! We take a traditional Sanpan meals. (I am also finding I am not of the Chiu family (Justin ’15). We boat ride in Aberdeen Harbor and a good with chopsticks!) The staring also meet up with two Salisbury alums, tram ride to visit Victoria Peak. It is a is also fascinating. I know part of former trustee David Madden ’90 and wonderfully clear day and gives us a it is that some people have never T.K. Wong ’08, as they join us for dinner. spectacular view of Victoria Harbor. seen a black person, but it was also Walking through the restaurant, we no- As a special treat, we have dinner with interesting catching a cab with Torrance ’16 last night. It seems that tice the fish stalls which feature an array Adrian Wong ’15, Justin Chiu ’15 and many people have also not seen of exotic and global fish and creatures their families. They present us with a a blonde person either. We both that are truly unforgettable. special gift commemorating Salisbury’s attracted a lot of smiles and waves.” Afterward, Mr. Mokriski takes some first-ever student trip to Hong Kong. — Armstel Edevbie ’15 time to reconnect with his fellow

20 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2013 Family Hong Kong to by Rhonan Mokriski ’90, Chair of the History Department Zhang Jia Jie

Family. I know that when I hear the word, it conjures up all sorts of emotions. I On Day 4, we arrive under the cover of know that family is where I go when I want Days 4-6 darkness and go to sleep. When we wake up to share good news; family is also where ______on Day 5, it was as if we have been trans- I turn when I need absolute support and 535 ported to a different planet as the landscape miles love. Family is resolute, unquestioned and is unlike anything anyone had seen before. unbreakable. One student has described it as “fantasy When we embarked on this trip, I had not wrapped up in mysticism and awe.” expected to feel the power of family half- Zhang Jia Jie National Park covers 11,900 acres (1,400 square way-around the world, however, at this point miles) and features countless pillar-like quartz-sandstone forma- of our journey, it is the one that has been tions. It is like we stepped out of the 21st Century and into an foremost in my mind. Most of the “Salisbury ancient Chinese painting (see magazine cover for the view). in China” crew thought that we would be In order to truly get lost in China, it is important to travel to taking time away from family as we said places that are off-the-beaten path. This is true for Zhang Jia Jie. It our goodbyes to mothers, fathers, brothers is, thus far, undiscovered by westerners. Indeed, we have not seen and sisters at the airport. But the minute we stepped out of customs in Hong Kong, another American in our time here. we realized how wrong we were. Sharon We are especially humbled that Weilun Zhang ’15 and his parents and Jason Chiu, parents of Justin ’15, were have taken a nine-hour train ride from Wuhan to have dinner and waiting to greet us from the start. Before spend a day hiking with us. As they have yet to make the journey to the main team arrived from JFK, Mrs. Chiu Northwest Connecticut, it is a great opportunity to share in person provided critical support corralling our early how important Weilun is to our School. arrivals as well as providing a home for some On Day 6, we once again visit Zhang Jia Jie National Park. Upon of our boys during our stay. entering, we are ushered onto environmentally safe buses to navigate Marita and Jackson Wong, parents of the twists and turns of the mountain roads. Exploring the moun- Adrian ’15, arranged our Hong Kong itinerary. tains and valleys from here means following stone paths through If not for their hard work and support, this spectacular forests of bamboo, oak and pine to visit countless scenic trip could not have been possible. spots that afford breathtaking views. As we trek the valley routes The sense of security, safety and love today, new guests—monkeys—accompany us on our hiking. The shared by our Chinese Salisbury families boys are thrilled! This evening, a special dinner at a restaurant not was not something we expected when usually open to tourists is arranged by a friend we planned this voyage. As my students of Dayuan Wang’s father. We enjoyed an from my Chinese history classes know, this excellent Hunanese meal. Hunanese is should not have been a surprise. Filial piety a synonym for spicy—and most of is a defining characteristic of the Chinese our group works up a healthy sweat people, and the fact that these families have while eating. The night ends with accepted us as their own is a testament to the boys being entertained by both the quality of our Chinese families as the Hunanese equivalent of a well as the bonds of Salisbury School. Michael Flatley (“The Lord of the Dance”) extravaganza that features national minorities and Chinese acrobatics. We finish the To read the complete blog the day exhausted and satisfied. group kept while on tour, visit: www.salisburyschool.org/china

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 21 Day 7 ______1,156 miles Zhang Jia Jie to Changsha to Xi’an

“China, even by its sheer size, varies in its culture and lifestyle so greatly that sometimes moving one region to another makes me feel as if I am moving into a new country. For instance, as much as the weather in China differs, culinary recipes do as well. In Hunan where the weather was distinctively cold, the local foods are intense with spiciness, which allow diners to sweat a lot.”

—Whi Jin Park ’13

We sadly leave the Zhangs and begin the five-hour bus journey from obscure China to monstrous China. The theme of today’s group observation is the sheer size of China. Everything is enormous. The farming villages go on forever, the restaurants are big enough to feed armies, the highways travel perfectly straight and seem endless. After three hours we hit Changsha. It takes us an additional two hours to drive through the city of Changsha. We cannot think of a comparable American city. Changsha has a population of 7 million. Only Chicago, Los Angeles Fun fact: and New York in America are bigger. Population estimates of Today’s destination, Xi’an, has a China vary from 1.2 to 1.5 population of 10 million! billion. That means the margin of error is more than the entire population of the United States!

Terra Cotta Army

22 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2013 Days 8 ______1,400 miles

Xi’an to Gansu

Today we visit the tomb of Emperor Next the boys climb the Great Wall “Gansu is unlike Qin Shihuang. This is the reason most at the Jiayuguan Fort, first built in anything else we have people come to Xi’an, and it does not 1372 and later expanded in 1539. It experienced thus far on disappoint. His main tomb (said to be is great to see the boys play the role of the trip. The main differences booby-trapped) has not been opened soldier as they man the ramparts. They have been the climate and the yet. What they have excavated, how- even try their hand at archery. Ray- food. One night we had dinner ever, is truly one of the world’s great mond takes the prize as the best shot. with Dayuan’s father’s friend. historical finds. We are awe-struck as Gansu is known for its roasted lamb, It was very good until the end we gaze down at his infamous Terra and we work up an appetite so we can when individual lamb heads were placed in front of each of Cotta Army. enjoy dinner tonight all the more. We us. The only people who did not We race to the airport to catch anoth- meet up with Dayuan’s friends to eat have a problem eating it were er flight to Jiayuguan, Gansu, located in at the best lamb place in town. The Mr. Luo and Armstel. The rest of the Gobi desert. This city marks the far vegetables are exquisite, the meat even us simply picked at it so as not western extremity of the Ming Dynasty’s better. We ask our hosts questions to seem rude.” Great Wall. Our first stop is a visit to a about China, and they inquire about – Raymond Rousseau ’15 tomb of a Wei Dynasty general (dat- American life. All in all, we are having a ing back to the Three Kingdom Period relaxing time during a delightful meal. (220-265 A.D.)). Located ten meters And then the lamb is served… underground, we are struck by the cave It is a local delicacy served for hon- paintings of general’s agricultural life. ored guests. Each of us is served our own Many images are readily identifiable, head! First you remove the jaws, next, and we all exchange knowing smiles as well… we’re sure you can imagine. one depicts a barbeque. We have roasted lamb plans for dinner.

“The Chinese do almost everything differently. It is a distinctive lifestyle. In certain areas, they are more modernized – the airports, the highways. In other ways, they still seem to live in the past. We have driven through miles upon miles of countryside farms, never seeing a tractor. It appears that all of the farming is done by hand.”

— Torrance Smith ’16

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 23 Day 9 ______193 Jiayuguan to miles Dunhuang

We start the day at the Overhanging Great Wall. It is as is, it is so worth it, and it provides as sense of what it must far west as the Ming Great Wall goes. We climb a brisk 45 have been like to be a Silk Road trader. degrees over a half a kilometer. The vistas from the last tower The final stop for today is the exquisite Crescent Moon gave us endless views of the desert. We pile into our van and Lake. This oasis dates back 2,000 years, and its pagoda was make the 193 mile trek across the Gobi Desert to Dunhuang. initially built during the Tang Dynasty. Out of all the sites we It is an old Han town that occupied a key location on the have seen in China, thus far, this might be the most memo- Silk Road. We head to Ming Shan. The isolation, immensity rable—it is simply breathtaking here. and beauty of this place truly makes one feel small. We all don ridiculously bright orange gaiters and alight our camels to scale the dunes. Our freshman looks like a regular “Tor- rance of Arabia” atop his mount. As touristy as our caravan

“The camel riding was an exciting experience! The riding itself was very easy and the animals traveled at a nice, leisurely pace—surprisingly, slower than horses. We learned that the camels were used by Silk Road traders due to their extreme stamina and ability to go without water for over a week. As I rode through the desert, I could really imagine what the caravans

would have been like during the Han Dynasty.” — Charles Coccia ’15

24 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2013 Chinese Dining Etiquette

Westerners must be aware of the fact that our group is bound to tally numerous breaches of etiquette in China. This is especially true for meals. The key is for us to learn from our mistakes and always try our best.

Here is a top-ten list of the knowledge we have accumulated from this trip:

1 never point with chopsticks. 2 When giving or receiving a toast, Day 10 always endeavor to keep the rim of your glass lower than your hosts. 3 do not use your chopsticks as a knife or fork. 4 When an older person pours for you, tap the table as they fill your glass. 5 stand during all toasts. 6 Wait for host to sit first (unless he invites you to do so). 7 do not pick through serving dishes to find the food you like. 8 Wait for the host to start eating. 9 the most important guest sits in the middle. 10 Always make eye contact when The Magao Caves are an UNESCO World Heritage site. being toasted. Nowhere in China better captures the unique Chinese Silk Road blend of religion, wealth and art. There is a notable gasp of awe as the boys enter the ancient Buddhists caves – especially when we come upon the 116-foot Buddha in Cave 96. Our next stop is one of those rare places that exceeds our fantasies. Standing at the very western end of the Great Wall – at its oldest section (Han/100 B.C.) – evokes a variety of different sensations. Foremost among them is the feeling of being minute – infinitesimal in geography, indiscernible in history. Driving two hours north of Dunhuang, gathering up the boys for a quick history lesson, and walking the earth here brings new meaning to the long and brilliant history of the Middle Kingdom. Getting a sense of the desolation of the Silk Road, appreciating the significant beacon of the Yumen Guan (Jade Gate 110 B.C.), feeling the Gobi spring wind whip our faces, and treading the ground Marco Polo walked as he first entered China, affords us a powerfully tangential example of experiencing history.

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 25 Days 11-12 ______1,131 miles Beijing to Seoul

Our tireless friend, Days 13-14 Xue Jie, is waiting for ______us as we awake on 586 miles Day 13. As we have an early flight, he wants to be sure we get a taste of new Bei- jing before he sees us off at the airport. Our trip includes a stop at the Olympic Park in order to see the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube in person. After landing in Incheon, we take a bus into downtown Seoul. When we arrive at the hotel, the boys’ host families have already gathered to meet their Salisbury brothers. After the boys depart, another old friend, Jin He Cho, father of Kyung Jae Cho ’11, Dunhuang to Beijing takes Mr. Luo and Mr. Mokriski out to dinner at a local Italian restaurant. He feels that we might be longing for some more familiar Xue Jie P’11 serves as our guide on Day 12. We are fare. As a nice surprise, we are joined his especially fortunate today because native Beijinger, Siyang nephew, Sang Woo Chung ’15 and his family. Chen ’14, joins us to assist. Later in the evening, Ricky Yoon ’15 swings We start at the Forbidden City. Security is tight as the Party by to say hello and insists that no trip to Seoul Congress is meeting to confirm Xi Jinping and the new govern- would be complete without experiencing ment. Tiananmen Square is closed, though we manage to see it Gangnam. Mr. Luo and Mr. Mokriski oblige on the Northern edge as we enter the Forbidden City through and together they visit Psy’s old haunts. the Tiananmen Gate. After lining up single file and moving through five security check-points, we enter the vast expanse of the Forbidden City. Though we have travelled far and wide, being in the center of this vast complex really gives us the sense of standing in the center of the Middle Kingdom. Hong Wei Fan P’15, Adam’s father, hosts us for lunch at Da Dong restaurant for their world famous Peking Duck. Succulent does not begin to describe it. This is a dish that should only be ordered in Beijing. First, the ducks here are locally raised. Sec- ond, they have been perfecting the recipe for centuries. In the evening, we enjoy a dinner of Bejing hotpot (meat that is so thin and so fresh, it only needs a short time in the boiling hotpot in front of you. It is dipped in a peanut or soy sauce and then consumed) with Dayuan’s family. Siyang Chen’s mother, Yelan Wu P’14, also joins us. It is wonderful to spend time with them, and once again, the power of family is overwhelming and sincere. We end the evening with a night- time tour of Bejing, which is eerily quiet and a stark contrast from the day’s hustle and bustle.

26 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2013 It is Day 14 and Young Gi Moon ’13, Sang Woo Chung ’15, Han Been Lee ’16 and Kyumin Lee ’16 help us kick off our tour this morning with a visit to Chang Deok Palace. It is the smaller of the Josun palaces in Seoul, but it is home to the recently opened Secret Garden. The boys are rightfully proud as they show us this exquisite oasis of tranquility that exists among the wonderful noise and craziness of Seoul. In the evening, we arrive at the legend- ary Samwon Garden Restaurant for Korean Barbeque. A sign at the front announces our arrival, compliments of the Korean mothers (who are a force of nature not to be reckoned with!). We take off our shoes and sit at the traditional Korean table. We are fortunate to be joined by four members of the Class of 2000—J.J. Park, Hong Suk Oh, Louis Park and Moo Hwan Shin. They answer questions about their own Salisbury experiences, respond to questions about American colleges and universities, and discuss Korean military service. Mr. Mokriski reflects on their Day 15 ______growth with tremendous pride as he remembers 6,875 these young men as third and fourth formers. miles

Our Journey’s End Seoul to New York The Korean mothers have arranged for us to start the day at Lotte World amusement park. The choice is both entirely fitting and completely random in a way that only makes sense in Asia, and is an appropriate location to kick off the last day of our journey. After having fun at the park, we end our trip at a studio where we learned how to bang on traditional Korean drums. After an hour’s worth of practice, the boys sound pretty decent. The entire Salisbury in China and Korea team extends a warm thank you to the Korean families for their hospitality. We board our plane for our 13-hour ride home to the warm em- brace of our family and friends. What an adventure it has been!

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 27 An Interview with Dayuan Wang ’14

After plans for the trip were announced, Salisbury Instructors Mokriski and Luo were pleasantly surprised that a native Chinese student, Dayuan Wang, was eager to sign on. At one point in the China blog, he answers a few questions about the adventure.

What made you decide to join the School’s trip? ened to eat the lamb’s head. It is also funny to watch their I have never been to several of the places on the itiner- reaction in restaurants that have dog on the menu. Once ary. Hong Kong is known as one of the best cities in China; they learn that, they freak out at every meat dish that comes Zhang Jia Jie is one of the most beautiful places in China; out of the kitchen thinking it is dog. and Gansu is one of the most significant places in China. I was also very excited because my American teachers and What has been the most difficult part of our classmates were coming to China, and I wanted to go with travels for you? them and help to show them the best side of my country. It would be when we travel to places where no one speaks English because I really have to focus to be helpful. It is also What has been the best part about travelling with challenging when we have meals with my father’s friends. I your American (and a Korean) classmate(s)? have to teach my schoolmates what to say and how to prac- The best and most interesting part is seeing their weird re- tice good manners. I have realized the challenge of navigat- action at witnessing things that are really common in China ing two cultures. – like the bathrooms. I also enjoyed watching them fright-

Thank you

Jackson and Marita Wong deserve special praise. The The love of our Asian families and alumni has been humbling and minute they learned of this expedition, they have been appreciated. It is really not something we can describe using the mind-blowing with their patronage and generosity. English language. The word hospitality comes close to capturing it, but what we have experienced is much richer and deeper.

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CAMPAIGN

Generous Gift from the Wong Family Establishes Asia Study Trip for Salisbury Students and Faculty

Marita and Jackson Wong, of Hong Kong, who are parents of Adrian ’15, a current fourth former, have added an exciting and stimulating new educational program at Salisbury, while simultaneously advancing the historic For The Boys Campaign. And, six Salisbury students, accompanied by two faculty members had UThe Wong’s commitment the trip of a lifetime, as part of the first Asia Study Exchange during spring break to establish a multi-year this March. program follows Salisbury’s During their trip to Asia last fall, Headmaster Chisholm Chandler, Tracy commitment to educating its Chandler and Development Director Dutch Barhydt had the opportunity to spend students about Asia through a day and an evening with Jackson and Marita Wong. Much of the time was spent courses in World History and in its discussing ways to expose Salisbury boys to various cultures in Asia, beginning in well-developed Mandarin Chinese Hong Kong and China, but also including Korea and potentially other destinations. language program. The Wongs gave not only the resources to Salisbury to make this trip possible, but also their time and expertise in helping to design the inaugural trip. Working closely with History Department Chair Rhonan Mokriski ’90 and Mandarin Instructor Yukun Luo, the trip leaders, Jackson and Marita suggested key cultural opportunities and then helped arrange them, as well as homestays and meals. On their home-turf of Hong Kong, the Wong’s packed a month’s worth of activity into two days. The group, among other things, visited the Victoria Peak, cruised Victoria Harbor and enjoyed a traditional tea tasting lesson. The Wong’s commitment to establish a multi-year program is both generous and thoughtful. It follows Salisbury’s commitment to educating its students about Asia through courses in World History and in its well-developed Mandarin Chinese language program, now in its sixth year. “Innovative Academic Programs” remains one of the key priorities in the For The Boys Campaign and thanks to Jackson and Marita Wong, Salisbury, its boys and its faculty now have a significant opportunity to explore Asia. (L to R) Director of Development Dutch Barhydt with Marita and Jackson Wong P’15 and Tracy and Chisholm Chandler alongside Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong.

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Salisbury Takes Second Place in FEBRUARY FACE-OFF CHALLENGE

Young alumni participation increased more Millennia’s Annual Fund Participation Rate Change than 9% overall in just one month during this Class 2011-2012 2012-2013 special Annual Fund campaign. 2000 7.35% 12.20% 2001 17.19% 40.90% This past winter, the Annual Fund offered a very special challenge 2002 14.10% 18.50% 2003 10.61% 16.70% between Salisbury’s alumni from the Classes of 2000-2012 and alumni 2004 12.12% 36.80% from the same years representing Hotchkiss, Taft, Avon Old Farms, 2005 3.80% 17.50% Berkshire, Westminster and The Gunnery. 2006 7.04% 13.90% During the month of February, every gift to Salisbury’s Annual Fund 2007 8.24% 19.80% made by members of this select group was recorded and displayed week- 2008 8.16% 11.30% 2009 9.52% 9.40% ly along with the results of the corresponding classes at our peer schools, 2010 8.26% 6.60% and just like the NHL or the Founders League, the schools were ranked. 2011 2.52% 12.50% On March 1, the final results were tallied and Salisbury proudly came 2012 1.04% 10.40% in second, with the 28-day challenge participation rate at 16.5%. All gifts made toward this special effort were simultaneously counted in Gift Amounts from Face-Off Participants the For The Boys Campaign, so the generosity of these young alumni made a double impact. 3.3%3.3% In addition, an anonymous donor from the Class of 1959 was so 6.1%

inspired by the dramatic increase in young alumni participation, that he 12.8% donated an additional $10,000 to the Annual Fund. 36.7% Thank you to all the alumni who participated! Next year, the Febru- ary Face-Off Challenge will be extended to include the decade of the

1990s as well. Look for more information about the 2014 challenge 41.1% late next fall.

Visit www.salisburyschool.org/giving to make your gift to the m n $2,500+ n Up to $2,250 n Up to $400 2012-2013 Annual Fund today! Our fiscal year closes on June 30. n Up to $100 n Up to $25

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Class Captain Volunteers included: Patrick J. Powers ’07 Stuart W. Prindle ’07 Final Standings by School 2000: Kevin Grady Alexander R. Reid ’07 2001: Peter Gross Jonas L. Tinius ’07 2002: Bryan Bendjy and Toby Atkins Andrew H. Wyman ’07 1st: Taft 2003: Winter Mead, Steve Lunau, Andrew K. Zinkand ’07 Alex Meek and Paxton Ramsdell 2nd: Salisbury Kyle S. Beatty ’08 2004: Ted Ahrens and Jonathan Bates Philip H. Brady ’08 3rd: Westminster 2005: Wells Ross Ian T. Burkland ’08 2006: Jeremiah Cunningham and Peter D. Callahan ’08 4th: Berkshire Brad Werntz Ted A. Gilbane ’08 2007: Patrick Powers Alexander S. Holder ’08 5th: Avon Old Farms 2008: Alex Holder and Michael Driscoll Alexander J. LiDonni ’08 6th: The Gunnery and Hotchkiss (Tie) 2009: Adam Kelsey Nicholas G. Molinari ’08 2010: Chris Hansell August E. Mortimer ’08 2011: Gabe Antoni Judson B. Ross ’08 Charles L. Salzer ’08 Timothy M. Weiss ’08 Hunt K. Carpenter ’09 Reid B. Johnson ’09 Millenial Donors Jefferson P. Buster ’02 Benjamin R. Schopp ’04 Noah J. Merksamer ’09 as of April 23 Include: Willet V. Hossfeld ’02 Arthur H. Schweitzer ’04 William B. Metz ’09 Elliot M. Hovey ’02 Timothy J. Trahon ’04 David H. Renner ’09 John Stuart W. Bailey ’00 Michael D. Lionetti ’02 Cary R. Wasserman ’04 Michael C. Roth ’09 Russell D. Battistoni ’00 Garrett S. Lunden ’02 Stephen C. Brooks ’05 Michael A. Siladi ’09 Andreas Boye ’00 Benton L. Morgan ’02 Thomas W. David ’05 William B. Spencer ’09 Kevin P. Grady ’00 Erik Olsen ’02 Patrick M. de Visscher ’05 Hunter Q. Coe ’10 James M. Panczykowski ’00 Timothy M. Rees ’02 Raymond A. Desloge ’05 James T. Faus ’10 Matthew R. Schmeelk ’00 Matthew G. Seager ’02 Robert B. Hollinger ’05 Wesley T. Gomez ’10 Clifton D. Teagle ’00 Gabriel J. Tash ’02 Douglas M. Horner ’05 Michael D. McCann ’10 Tucker M. Veenis ’00 Edward H. Whalen ’02 Peter Quinn L. Hovey ’05 Mark K. Miller ’10 James O. Wight ’00 Sayre B. Brennan ’03 Jonathan J. LeComte ’05 Brian P. O’Toole ’10 John R. Aronson ’01 Zachary P. Fass ’03 George J. Magovern ’05 Zachary A. Rohde ’10 Peter J. Baiocco ’01 Grant A. Gonzalez ’03 Leland F. Morris ’05 Yanbo Wang ’10 Brooks R. Boucher ’01 Scott M. Hampe ’03 Robert S. Pakan ’05 Gabriel J. Antoni ’11 Edward C. Brown ’01 Jung Bum Kim ’03 Tyler K. Quinn ’05 Jack C. Barre ’11 Michael B. Dayton ’01 Dustin L. Lawlor ’03 Tyler K. Quinn ’05 Christopher E. Boden ’11 William A. Faison ’01 Steven C. Lunau ’03 Llewellyn G. Ross ’05 Mateo Cadavid ’11 Eric D. Girard ’01 Robert C. Maschin ’03 Cooper B. Stuart ’05 Christopher E. Garibaldi ’11 Peter D. Gross ’01 Winter Mead ’03 Scott R. Thomasch ’05 Reed L. Holmes ’11 Kevin M. Hathway ’01 Alexander M. Meek ’03 Tyler H. Cassell ’06 Gunnar A. Hughes ’11 Paul T. Hughes ’01 Geoffrey H. White ’03 David J. Cavanagh ’06 Dylan C. Johnson ’11 James D. Keogh ’01 Theodore R. Ahrens ’04 Jeremiah J. Cunningham ’06 Peter R. Kennedy ’11 Jeremy C. Little ’01 Jonathan M. Bates ’04 Daniel R. Curtis ’06 Kevin P. Morris ’11 James E. Long ’01 Charles W. Callahan ’04 Tolbert C. Evans ’06 Adam J. Platt ’11 Cornelius J. Manning ’01 James T. Clark ’04 Nicholas M. Logothetis ’06 Jonathon C. Richards ’11 Thomas R. McHugh ’01 Derek B. Cohen ’04 Matthew A. Swift ’06 Jeremy Shoykhet ’11 Hugh Philip Meers ’01 Ned Corkery ’04 Sean P. Sylvester ’06 Austin P. Smyth ’11 Kyle D. Miller ’01 Matthew C. Crum ’04 George P. Vietor ’06 Joshua D. Weinstein ’11 Samuel M. Moody ’01 Christopher D. Desloge ’04 Michael D. Biega ’07 Ahmed Y. Alireza ’12 Ryan M. Murphy ’01 Ramsay L. Edwards-McNear ’04 Alejandro S. Canet ’07 Andrew B. Brunson ’12 Matthew F. Rosler ’01 Christopher L. Faison ’04 Andrew F. Dunlevy ’07 Jacob R. Calder ’12 David R. Sandals ’01 Michael B. Gershon ’04 Luke M. Esselen ’07 John W. Clippinger ’12 Cris P. Sigovitch ’01 Jeffrey D. Goldstein ’04 William R. Harris ’07 Lawlor K. Coe ’12 Matthew J. Vagvolgyi ’01 Gregory J. Kaczmarski ’04 Ashton H. Harvey ’07 David B. LeBreton ’12 Nicholas D. White ’01 Peter H. Lynch ’04 Reynaldo Kelly ’07 Herbert A. May ’12 Anthony C. Woodruff ’01 Brian M. O’Hanley ’04 Christopher C. Kohn ’07 John McDonald ’12 Nicholas F. Wyman ’01 Samuel W. Pugsley ’04 Rudy R. Luther ’07 Christopher M. Ramos ’12 Parker E. Young ’01 Andrew C. Rallis ’04 James A. Macdonald ’07 Christopher J. Truini ’12 John E. Atkins ’02 Henry R. Rauch ’04 William C. Ortel ’07 Brent M. Barbato ’02 Luke R. Salscheider ’04 John Brendan O’Toole ’07 Bryan T. Bendjy ’02 Michael D. Sargent ’04 James Duncan S. Pindar ’07 THANK YOU!

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 31 Parents Weekend October 12-13, 2012

Photos by John La Perch, Danielle Sinclair and BRIAN WILCOX

Our annual celebration of Parents Weekend is a highlight of each fall season. On both Friday and Saturday, parents were given the opportunity to meet with instructors and advisors to get a glimpse into their sons’ academic progress. Friday evening, parents gathered by form to bond and mingle with one another as well as faculty members in the relaxed atmosphere of a faculty home. The entire community came together late on Saturday morning in order to honor academic achievement at the Convocation ceremony. And spirited cheering for the Crimson Knights could be heard all over campus as athletic teams competed in various venues Saturday afternoon. We thank the more than 250 families who traveled to Salisbury for this time-honored tradition!

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2012 Headmaster Address

In his talk, Headmaster Chisholm Chandler told the stories of two young alumni, David Myers ’97 and Brendan O’Toole ’07. While the paths of these young men have On Saturday morning, never crossed, they share a common type of destination because of their Salisbury the entire community experiences. gathered for an address by David Myers was a struggling student at Fairfield Prep when he came to Salisbury for a the headmaster, a chapel fresh start. He blossomed into a fine young man on the Hilltop—an honor roll student, service and the presentation prefect and three-sport captain. Upon his graduation in 1997, David went on to have of academic awards at the four successful years at Bucknell University. After college, he signed up for Marine Officer Convocation ceremony. Candidate School and went on to serve two tours in Iraq. Retired from the military, this former Marine major now works for J.P. Morgan in Denver, CO. Brendan O’Toole ’07, like David Myers, also came to Salisbury as a struggling student. He was a young boy with great hopes, but unfortunately the bad habits which brought him to the School in the first place came back to haunt him and eventually Brendan was asked to leave. Brendan finished high school at home in Washington, D.C. and he, too, joined the military. He began his four-year career with the Marines as a private, and was promoted five times – the maximum an enlisted man can achieve – to the rank of sergeant. Brendan served tours in Haiti, Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. He, too, is now retired and leads a fulfilling civilian life. David took time off in September 2012 to join 12 former Marine friends for a nine-day, 3,200-mile bike ride across the country, beginning in Oceanside, CA, and ending at Ground Zero in New York City. Their efforts raised more than $2 million for foundations that support veterans and their families. Brendan came to campus in October 2012 for the first time since his dismissal as a student, and announced to the community that he, too, would be journeying across the country. Departing from the same city, Oceanside, CA, in November 2012, Brendan and friends would be running across the United States on an eight-month adventure to Portland, ME, in an effort to raise funds for veterans as well. “An important point of clarity, especially for parents – this is not a recruiting speech for the United States Marine Corps,” teased Headmaster Chandler at this point of the speech. “Rather, it is the story of two Salisbury men who took very different paths but ended up closer to a common destination…both their stories are inspiring…and they are irrevocably linked because of their Salisbury experiences.” The headmaster went on to say that both men had told him that the turning point in each of their lives occurred at Salisbury while they were students. David found a home away from home and had a successful journey from boy to man. Brendan’s was the day he was asked to leave. Soon thereafter he realized all he had lost and promised himself that he learn from his mistakes. “Boys,” the headmaster continued, “I hope you think of these two men. Their stories are important. Whether your Salisbury experience is a turning point in you, or just a very important experience in your life, I can promise you your years here will be a defining experience for you.

To watch Headmaster Chandler’s full address and Rev. Lewis’ chapel sermon, visit YouTube and search for “SalisburyKnights” (one word).

34 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2013 “In the Gospel of Luke, it is written, ‘Of whom Chapel Sermon much is given, much is required.’ I trust that you boys understand how fortunate you are to be given Rev. Jeff Lewis P’12 spoke of appreciation for relationships and this opportunity by your parents. It is a huge sacrifice, the quickness of time. He noted that he had spent his summer both financially and emotionally. Your job is to work reading “a single book, a little bit at a time, every day.” “Annuals hard, take advantage of this opportunity and make your of the Former World” is written by one of his heroes and favorite parents proud.” writers, John McPhee, who has made a career out of learning about Mr. Chandler continued, “You have been given the world around him and writing about it. The subject of this much to have the opportunity to study here at Salisbury book is geology and the history of our planet. Commented Rev. School. Your parents, your teachers and I expect you to Lewis, “As a bit of an amateur scientist myself, I am continually honor this gift. How do you do this? You work hard dazzled by my observations (and our collective observations) of every day; you buy in; make a strong commitment; and the natural world. I like how it stretches my mind in wonder and bring a positive energy to everything you do. People fills me with an appreciation beyond words of the mere fact of are inspired by passion. And finally, from time to time our existence and awareness.” The book, he said, tells the story I hope you will ask yourself, ‘What can I do to make of the geological history of North America (and the world) by today better for someone else?’ Do something unique. driving across the country on I-80 with a number of geologists Challenge yourself. Do something that makes a partaking in the adventure along the way. “It was these stories in difference. Do something that makes you proud. That their relationships as fellow learners on a kind of journey that I felt makes us proud. You are all in the Salisbury family. made the book work. The relationships. The awareness of past and And in this family, we need outcomes. Think of David future. The here and now. The awareness of these connections. and Brendan. The world needs this kind of leadership. The sense of wonder. The sense of journey. All these came into That is what Salisbury is preparing you to do. To serve play and held it together…my appreciation was deepened because and to lead. Be a force of goodness; be a shining light of these human connections,” told Lewis. in a world that is all too often dark.” After noting that recent chapel talks by students had focused on the these same themes—relationships, quickness of time, the wonderful opportunities in the here and now, and journeys with the awareness of these great connections, Rev. Lewis said, “Three words stick with me from these talks…integrity…purpose…appreciation. These lead to blessing, as in BE a blessing.” He went on to tell the boys, “There is no homework today,” encouraging them to instead “stop and enjoy the day; ask questions, share concerns and hopes; be together; stop and look around our beautiful setting in the amazing world in this precious life and know that somehow it matters. For integrity is not just a moral word about ‘doing the right thing.’ Integrity—like the word integrate—also conveys a useful awareness of a greater whole, a wholeness within ourselves and an awareness of being part of a greater whole.”

He ended the chapel sermon with this blessing by Saint Theresa:

Today, may there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing that you are a child of God (A child of the Most Holy Truth). Let this presence settle into your bones and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of you.

Amen.

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 35 Parents The Awards Weekend Ceremony 2012

Chiye Huang ’13 is awarded the course award for AP Statistics. Adlai Teye-Botchway ’13, the recipient of the Biology course award.

Awards included Honor Roll Certificates in addition to the Course, Most Improved, Major and First Scholar prizes as noted below.

COURSE AWARDS MULTIPLE COURSE AWARDS ART WORLD LANGUAGES Peter K. Isacs ’13 AP Language and Composition and Mandarin IV Studio Art French I Rashad T. Lance ’13 Addon Teye-Botchway ’15 Ethan A. Marshall ’15 III Form English and Ancient History Sculpture French II Nicholas A. Shaw ’13 Dayuan Wang ’14 Joseph T. McGlone ’14 IV Form English Honors and Algebra II French III HISTORY Angelo M. Tilahun ’14 Taylor L. Ogan ’14 World History Honors Photography and Mandarin II French IV Honors Dong Hyun Kim ’14 Hugh H. Bartlett ’13 Whi Jin Park ’13 AP U.S. History, AB Calculus and AP Chemistry MATHEMATICS AP Latin Rex Castleberry ’13 William F. Shaw ’14 Geometry Algebra I and Environmental Science Chi Hang Wong ’15 Mandarin I Charles T. Coccia ’15 Kyung Duk Yoon ’13 AP Statistics BC Calculus and AP Physics Chiye Huang ’13 Mandarin II Seung Hyum Kim ’14

MUSIC Mandarin III MOST IMPROVED Jazz Ensemble Young Gi Moon ’13 Academic Most Improved Nicholas B. Hyman ’13 Mandarin IV Third Form Jazz Ensemble Clark K. Lambo ’13 Seok Ho Hahm Frederic B. Mason ’13 Spanish I Fourth Form Motohiko Nakajima ’14 Ryan A. Castle SCIENCE Spanish II Honors Matthew P. Rote Biology Ziyan Liu ’14 Fifth Form Adlai Teye-Botchway ’13 Spanish IV Honors Adlai J. Teye-Botchway Honors Biology Daniel R. Murphy ’13 Koji Gormezano ’14 Overall Most Improved Environmental Science Third Form John Maymar ’13 Chuk Chun Chiu Field Studies Fourth Form Trent M. Carpenter ’15 Duncan Jones Honors Physics Fifth Form Yeskendir Kazhmuratov ’13 Antonio H. Hart-Palomares

36 SALISBURY MAGAZINE Spring 2013 MAJOR AWARDS

Brown University Book Award RPI Medal Peter K. Isacs ’13 Chiye Huang ’13 In honor of this student’s selection as last year’s The Renssalaer Mathematics and Science Prize fifth former who best combined a high degree is awarded to the outstanding member of last of ability in English expression, both written year’s fifth form for his work in the combined and spoken, with outstanding personal qualities areas of mathematics and science. which gave promise that the student would become one of the succession of men and women Trinity College Book Award duly qualified for discharging the office of life Sadiq Z. Olanrewaju ’13 with usefulness and reputation. Awarded by The Trinity Club of Hartford, this Colin May ’15 is presented with his Honor prize is given to a member of last year’s fifth Roll Certificate. Frederick Douglass & form in recognition of his high scholastic stand- Susan B. Anthony Award ing and his service to the School. Hugh H. Bartlett ’13 University of Rochester sponsors this award Wesleyan Book Prize FIRST SCHOLAR AWARDS to recognize outstanding achievement in the Kyung Duk Yoon ’13 humanities and /or social sciences. This student The Wesleyan University Prize is awarded to First Scholar of Last Year’s Third Form was selected on the basis of academic achieve- the outstanding student in last year’s fifth form Chi Hang Wong ’15 ment, leadership and community service during who has most impressed the faculty with the First Scholars of Last Year’s Fourth Form last year’s fifth form year. high probability that he will dedicate himself Dong Hyun Kim ’14 to a lifetime of intellectual growth as well as First Scholar of Last Year’s Fifth Form The Harvard Prize deep involvement in the furtherance of the well- Whi Jin Park ’13 Whi Jin Park ’13 being of his community – ideals that are pillars Awarded by the Harvard Club of Boston; to of the Wesleyan University tradition. be presented to the outstanding student in last year’s fifth form who “displays excellence in Williams College Book Award scholarship and high character, combined with Nicholas R. Turecamo ’13 achievement in other fields. The Williams College Book Prize is given to the student in the top five percent of last year’s fifth form class who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and has made a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the School.

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 37 CRIMSON KNIGHT ATHLETICS

CHAMPIONSPhotos by Joseph Meehan

The Crimson Knights have been victorious in three of their New England Championship quests this year, winning titles in football, alpine skiing and hockey. These boys bravely fought fierce competitors during each of their seasons and, in end, had the skill and strength to win the hard-fought battles.

Varsity Hockey

The Crimson Knights topped Kent School 4-1 to take the 2013 New England Championship on Sunday, March 4. “Winning this championship was the culmination of a lot of hard work and sacrifice,” praised Head Coach Andrew Will. “It truly was the result of a complete team effort. There were 14 new additions on this year’s team and we always felt that we had the potential to compete for a title. The question was going to be whether or not we could get everyone on the same page and pulling in the same direction. Give credit to our captains the puck to the outside. We also wanted to limit odd-man and to our senior leadership, because after a slow start to the rushes or at least have back side pressure coming back into season, the team really came together and had a tremendous run the zone. I think we did those things pretty successfully.” during the second half. As coaches, we are extremely proud and He went on to say, “Playing on a big sheet (Olympic) at excited for the players and for Salisbury School.” Salisbury, we try to use the full width of the ice. We thought In regards to the championship game itself, Coach Will we could take the puck wide, get their D to turn and work commented, “We wanted to make sure we limited Kent’s the cycle deep in the offensive end.” power play opportunities, mainly by making sure we played This is the third Division I win for the Crimson with composure to make them earn whatever they got. On Knights, who also won 2009 and 2006. In addition, a the penalty kill, we wanted to get sticks in the lanes and keep Division II title was won in 1991.

For more information about the 2012-2013 Varsity Hockey Team, visit: www.salisburyschool.org/athletics/varsity-hockey

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Varsity Football

After 47 minutes and 57.8 seconds, the New England Championship held November 16, CHAMPIONS 2012, came down to a field goal attempt by Charles Coccia ’15. With 2.2 seconds remaining on the game clock, Coccia trotted onto the field and awaited the 7 yards snap from short snap- per Hugh Bartlett ’13. The football stadium on the campus of Williston Northampton School was deftly quiet as Bartlett’s snap spiraled to place holder, Nick Weston ’13, who placed the ball perfectly onto a one inch kicking block. As Coccia approached the ball, the protection team stepped low and hard to protect their inside gap as Phillips Exeter’s defense pushed forward in a desperate attempt to block the kick. Coccia’s foot struck the ball and Varsity Skiing the ball powerfully flew, end over end, through the uprights as time expired. As both arms of the referee extended vertically into the night On February 13, 2013, the Salisbury Ski Team air, the Salisbury bench erupted as they rushed the field in celebration travelled to Mt. Sunapee and returned as NEPSAC of their New England Championship. Class “C” champions. The boys finished first over- Head Coach Chris Phelps P’15 expressed his pride in his team all, barely edging out a talented Pingree squad for stating, “This was a special game for our program. Throughout the overall win. Salisbury won the GS race, placing the entire game we had different people step up and make plays at all five racers in the top 20. Dan Cone ’14 finished different times. We have played unselfish football this year where 2nd overall, Eric Macy ’14 was 7th, Nick Shaw ’13 no individual goals were more important than team success. As a was 11th, Alec Grant was 13th and Erich Kilger ’14 result, we were able to accomplish both. Playing within the team finished 18th, giving Salisbury the lead heading into concept, we had great individual performances that led to a team the afternoon slalom race. championship.” Phelps and the Crimson Knights last brought The slalom race was much trickier, and Dan home the championship (and an undefeated season) in 2010. New Cone and Eric Macy had difficult first runs, which England championships were also won in 2007, 2000 and 1997. mean that Erich, Alec and Nick were going to have to ramp up their skiing. They did that with Erich For more information about the 2012 Varsity Football Team, visit: finishing 10th overall, Alec finishing in 12th and www.salisburyschool.org/athletics/varsity-football Nick Shaw coming in 17th place. Coach Gottsegen said, “Overall, I couldn’t be prouder of the boys. Going into the race, we knew that we had a chance to do very well against some talented teams. The entire team came through and the results were some of the best we’ve had all season.”

For more information about the 2012-2013 Varsity Ski Team, visit: www.salisburyschool.org/athletics/ varsity-skiing

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2nd Annual Fall Golf Classic a Success

More than 90 alumni, parents and friends gathered on Monday, October 15, 2012, at The Country Club of Fairfield (CT) to play in the School’s Fall Golf Classic tournament, the proceeds of which support the Peter A. Fitzgerald ’93 Scholarship, the Freedom Fund and general scholarships at Salisbury School.

The day started off with lunch on the club’s patio before hitting the course for a full day of fun and camaraderie. After a fabulous afternoon on the links, it ended with 1st Gross—62: Peter McManus, Paul Ferone, David Lee drinks and dinner in the clubhouse while golfers bid on and Patrick de Visscher ’05 silent and live auction prizes. 2nd Gross—67: Stephen Belter, John Magiera P’96, Congratulations to the following foursomes on their Matt Carbray and Tim Warner winning scores for the day as well as our competition prize 1st Net—57: Dicky Riegel ’84 TR, Kevin Coleman ’87, winners. These include: Chris Morley ’78 and Charles Spofford ’84 2nd Net—58: Peter Russo P’10, Bob Moran, Bryan Dick and Bill Lent

Longest Drive Men: Jordan Hart ’02 Longest Drive Women: Lisa Callahan P’04,’08, ’09 TR Closest to the Hole: Matt Green ’96—2’11” Putting Contest Winner: Tom Graham P’90, ’97, ’99 Chipping Contest Winner: Bill Lent—2’10”

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Salisbury sends a gracious thank you to the Fall Classic Committee and our sponsors for the day:

Fall Classic Planning Committee Lisa Callahan P’04, ’08, ’09 TR Jamie Gerard ’79 TR Tom Graham P’90, ’97, ’99 Rob Grant P’13 Pete Gross ’01 Kris Loomis ’92 Sandy Middendorf ’77, P’12 Dicky Riegel ’84 TR Fall Classic Sponsors & Auction Donors Gold Sponsors Airstream 2 Go Knight Capital Group Michael S. Sylvester ’59, P’85 TR, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Townsend Energy Services, LLC Williamson Picket Gross, Inc. Hole in One Sponsor Caldwell Toyota - Michael & Karen Cuozzo P’13 Beverage Cart Sponsor York Capital Management Tee Sponsors Davidson Kempner Capital Management, LLC Bank of Maine The Gudis Family Lindell Fuels, Inc. O’Connell, Pace & Co. P.C. Inc. Precision Gear Inc. Towne & Aurell Excavating United Construction & Engineering, Inc. William Perotti & Sons, Inc. Salisbury Bank & Trust S. Bailey & Associates Gift In Kind and Auction/ Raffle Donors 52 Main AARON Environmental At Home in the Country The Boathouse Bradford Portraits Caligari Hardware Country Bistro Deano’s Pizza Richard deBart P’08 Peter di Bonaventura P’14 Domaney’s Elizabeth’s Fine Jewelry E-Z Way Products, LLP Firth and Carl Fabend The Salisbury Fall Golf Classic was established to recommence the Freedom Fund Ghi Sign Service Ginsberg’s Food golf tournament of the past. The Fall Golf Classic is a one-day golf event that raises Interlaken Inn funds to afford deserving young men with the opportunity to attend Salisbury LaBonne’s Market Jim Lansbury’74, P‘09 School by way of two important endowed scholarships. The Peter A. Fitzgerald ’93 The Loeb Central Park Boathouse Scholarship honors the life of its namesake, a much loved classmate, friend, son and Brian and Michelle McCarthy P’12 Mahaiwe Tent, Inc. brother. The Freedom Fund Scholarship remembers those Salisbury community Mizza’s of Lakeville members who lost their lives on 9/11. By remembering these lives, we can ensure that The NY Mets Peter Becks Village Store their memories and spirit will continue on the Hilltop. Qualprint Dicky Riegel ’84 TR RJK Masonry Salisbury Breads Salisbury General Store & Pharmacy Salisbury Parents Association Salisbury Wines Select Sport Bags Save the Date! The 3rd Annual Fall Golf Classic is scheduled Smathers & Branson for September 30, 2013, at The Country Club of Fairfield. TEC Control Systems, Inc. H W.B. Mason

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Crimson Knights Honor Fallen War Hero Major Thomas Kennedy ’96

Photos by Joseph Meehan

On Saturday, December 1, 2012, the Salisbury School community honored fallen war hero Major Thomas Kennedy ’96 at a special ceremony preceding the Varsity Hockey Team’s home opener against Williston Northampton School. Tom’s brothers John ’89 and George ’93, together with members of their immediate families, were present at the ceremony. A leader amongst his peers at the School, Tom served as captain of the Salisbury Varsity Hockey Team during his sixth form year. Upon graduation, he went on to attend West Point where he continued his academic and hockey career, while also starting his long career in service to others. A major, a tactical officer, an officer liaison to the West Point varsity hockey program, and a beloved son, brother, husband and father…Tom was a veteran artilleryman with 12 years of commissioned service. He served a most impressive career including two tours in Iraq, one in Korea, Fort Lewis, WA, and Tommy gave us a very special gift…The gift of his example. Fort Sill, OK, service with the 82nd Airborne Division and And we all can honor his gift by striving to be our best each the 4th Infantry Division. He was killed in action on August day, on the athletic fields, in the classroom and in our school 8, 2012, in Afghanistan while serving his sixth tour of duty community…to emulate all that Tommy Kennedy stood for.” for the U.S, Army. Tom is survived by his wife Kami and two John and George also spoke that afternoon, telling the children, his parents George and Patricia, and his brothers. audience how much their brother loved Salisbury thanking the As Headmaster Chandler approached the podium at center school community for their support over the past months since ice to give his remarks, the Class of 1959 Hockey Arena was his passing. silent. He noted, “We remember and honor Tommy today The Varsity Hockey Team wore fatigue jerseys with the Salis- because he represents all that is best at Salisbury School. He bury Crest on the front and an American flag on one sleeve, lived his life true to the core values we hold most dear – honor, ordered especially for the occasion. They were generously loyalty, fair play and devotion to his brothers, his family and donated by Board of Trustees Chairman Michael Sylvester ’59, his country. Tom exhibited these qualities at Salisbury, at West P’85, Trustees Dicky Riegel ’84 and Dick Field ’59, Former Point, and in distant lands and fields of battle, where he ulti- Headmaster Dick Flood ’03 (Hon.) and wife Sally, and Head- mately gave his life, so that others could live on in freedom… master Chisholm Chandler ’11 (Hon.) and wife Tracy.

m To watch the ceremony, visit YouTube and search for “SalisburyKnights” (one word).

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Spring Break Training Trips

In March 2013, several teams hosted optional, pre-season training trips in prepara- Anthony Hewitt ’08 (center) with brother George ’15 (left) tion of the upcoming athletic season: and Varsity Baseball Head Coach John Toffey (right)

Crew: New Zealand Golf: Orlando, FL Anthony Hewitt ’08 Lacrosse: Orlando, FL Speaks on Campus Baseball: Fort Pierce, FL Anthony Hewitt, Jr. ’08 returned to the Hilltop on Monday, While the cost of the individual trips is January 7, to address the boys about his highs and lows during paid for by the individual students, the Tauck and since his time as a Salisbury School student. Anthony was Fund, established by Peter Tauck ’75, gener- drafted in the first round (24th overall) of the 2008 Major ously provided funding for a limited number League Baseball player draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. He of student-athletes in need. discussed, in particular, the challenges of maintaining a positive outlook in a sport where “even the best players fail seven out of ten times.” He counseled the students to set failures aside The Crew Team kept a blog on their and to focus on the next opportunity for success. Anthony adventure down under. To read about reminded our students that it is easy to feel pressure to succeed, this special trip, visit: to be recruited and to get into their top choice of college, but www.salisburyschool.org/newzealand the important thing is to “never give up on yourself.” We look forward to cheering on Anthony as he continues his ascent through the minor leagues!

Add your favorite Salisbury athletic team to your calendar and receive scores and recaps via e-mail or text! Watch the “How To” video in the School portals. www.salisburyschool.org

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Kudos To... Marc Arcobello ’06, who on Febru- the NCAA Division III Championships. ary 6 made his NHL debut with the Josh had an overall record of 26-10 in his Edmonton Oilers. He registered two rookie year at Wesleyan University. Bjoern Werner ’10, who had a fantas- blocked shots in 16:10 of ice time tic season at Florida State. In addition against the Dallas Stars. Marc was a Four former Crimson Knights to helping FSU win the 2013 Orange superb student athlete at Salisbury and who have been named to the 2013 Bowl, he has also earned a number of went on to Yale University, where he Tewaaraton Foundation’s men’s watch distinguished individual honors. He was earned All-Ivy recognition twice as well list. Those named include: Cameron voted a consensus All-American and was as a spot on the Hobey Baker ballot. Flint ’09, who is currently a senior recognized as the Atlantic Coast Confer- Earlier this past winter, Marc was se- at the University of Denver. In both ence Defensive Player of the Year. In lected to play in the AHL All-Star Game the 2011 and 2012 seasons, Cameron addition, on January 12, 2013, Bjoern representing the Oklahoma City Barons. earned USILA All-America Honor- was named the Connecticut State Player able Mention honors. As a member of the Year by the Walter Camp Football of the Pioneer midfield, Cameron has Foundation and was also selected to the 86 career points (66 goals, 20 assists) Walter Camp All-America First Team. in 46 career games. Additionally, prior It is the third time that the Connecticut to the 2013 season, Cameron was the Player of the Year also made the organiza- 6th overall selection in the 2013 Major tion’s All-America team. “We are pleased League Lacrosse draft… Connor Rice to recognize Bjoern Werner as our Con- ’09, a senior at Marist College and just necticut Player of the Year,” Foundation recently earned his 8th career MAAC president John Marks said. “Bjoern has Player of the Week award. While at been a defensive force for the Seminoles Salisbury, Connor helped lead the Brookes Townsend ’10 Crimson Knights to a Western New and a worthy recipient of this honor.” (Photo: George Washington Athletics Communications England Lacrosse title as well as earn- Brookes Townsend ’10, who on April ing individuals honors as an All-New 2 was named “Colonial of the Week” by England recipient. In his first three George Washington University. Brookes seasons at Marist, Connor has tal- provided two game-winning hits and lied 145 career points in 44 games... batted .429 with two RBIs in four games Ty Thompson ’10, a junior at the the week prior. University of Albany. In two seasons for the Great Danes, Ty has accounted John Lamont ’12, a member of Trin- for 74 points, playing alongside cousins ity University’s Squash Team that won Miles and Lyle Thompson. This season, the National Championship on March Ty is off to another impressive start

Andy Iles ’10 (Photo: Cornell Athletic Communications) 26. Trinity came back from an early and scored 5 goals against #13 Syracuse 2-1 deficit to beat Harvard 6-3. It is the earlier this year. And Alex Love ’10, team’s 14th national title in 15 years. who just kicked-off his junior campaign Danny Biega ’09, captain of the for the Statesmen of Hobart College. Harvard University Hockey Team, and Josh Roometua ’12, who finished Alex, a starting attackman, ranked fifth Andy Iles ’10, Cornell University’s star third at the Northeast Regional Wrestling in the nation in 2012 in goals per game goaltender, have both been recognized as Tournament in the 197 pound weight tallying 45 points on the season. This the best of the best in college hockey by class. By doing so, he earned a spot in past December, Alex was tabbed as a the USCHO. Danny is rated as college preseason All-American and is currently hockey’s best defenseman, and Andy on pace to become the second player in is ranked in the top-three goaltenders. Hobart history to net 100 goals since Both are also top scholars in their classes. the transition to Division I, which has Together, Danny and Andy helped lead only been achieved by Daryl Veltman the Crimson Knights to the 2009 New ’04 (Hobart ’08). The Tewaaraton England Championship. Danny recently Award annually honors the top male signed on to play professionally with the and top female college lacrosse player in the United States. The selection Carolina Hurricanes organization. Josh Roometua ’12 (Photo: Brian Katten, Wesleyan University)

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committees are made up of top colle- giate coaches and are appointed annually by The Tewaaraton Foundation. In mid-May, five men’s and five women’s finalists will be announced. These finalists will be invited to Washington, D.C. for the 13th annual Tewaaraton Award Ceremony, May 30 at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian. Cameron Mann ’09, who was a 7th Round 2013 draft pick (50th overall) for by the Hamilton Nationals (MLL).

Shawahl Abdur-Rahman ’13 (photos by Joseph Meehan)

Post-Season Varsity Football Accolades All Erickson League Awards Player of the Year: Congratulations to the Shawahl Abdur-Rahman ’13 following boys on being Defensive Player of the Year: (Photo: Keith Lucas, Lynchburg College) awarded the following Derek Sweet ’09 Shane Johnson ’13 honors: Derek Sweet ’09, who was named All Erickson League Team: “Player of the Week” on April 1, 2013, by Tyler Fisher ’13, Nick Weston ’13 the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Varsity Soccer and Austin Whipple ’13 Derek was a starting attackman for the Crimson Knights in 2009 and an integral Connecticut All-State, All New England Awards All Western New England, member of the 2009 Western New Eng- Player of the Year: New England Junior All-Star: land Lacrosse Championship team. In his Shawahl Abdur-Rahman ’13 Koji Gormezano ’14 four years at Lynchburg College, Sweet All New England Team: has scored 38 goals and added 29 assists Shane Johnson ’13, Tyler Fisher ’13 All Western New England not including this year’s totals of 15 goals, and Nick Weston ’13 9 assists and has started every game thus Honorable Mention, far for the Hornets. New England Senior All-Star: Steffen Herter ’12, a freshman at Eric Jasinski ’13 Quinnipiac University, who was named the Northeast Conference Baseball All Western New England “Rookie of the Week” on March 4. Stef- Honorable Mention: fen is the ninth player in Quinnipiac’s Daniel Amo ’16 NEC history to earn the first-year player honor from the conference. Varsity Basketball

To stay up-to-date on all All –NEPSAC Class A First Team Crimson Knight athletic news visit: Samuel Dingba ’13 www.salisburyschool.org/athletics/ athletic-news All-NEPSAC Class A Send in athletic news to: Honorable Mention [email protected] KJ Lee ’14 and Mackenzie Morrison ’14 Samuel Dingba ’13

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Wellesley MOB Luncheon

IOcto ber 4, 2012 • H o sted by Karen C ampbell J P’14

President of the Parents Association Host Karen Campbell P’14 and Janet Pugh P’13 Sally Shaw P’14, Nina Merrill P’14, Jamie Rubin P’13, ’13, Nina Merrill P’14 Nan Greer P’14 and Nancy Kurty P’14 and Maria Mahoney P’13

Sabele Foster P’15, Marianne Spinney P’13, Susan Callahan P’15 Blandy Coty P’14, Nancy Kurty P’14, Nina Merrill P’14 and and Director of Parent Programs Cherrie Collins Maria Mahoney P’14

Seattle

OctoberI 18, 2012 • H o sted by BillJ Pollard ’81

Host Bill Pollard ’81, Jack ’00 and Heidi Tillotson, Toby Miller ’71 Jennifer Sargent P’04, Toby Miller ’71, Host Bill Pollard ’81 and and Director of Development Dutch Barhydt Heidi and Jack Tillotson ’00

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Denver

October 23, 2012I • Hosted by Jo celyn andJ Doug Childs ’73, P’07

Chris Wiedenmayer ’92 and David Myers ’97 Host Jocelyn Childs P’07, Chris Andrew Woodruff ’86, Field Glover ’88 and Wiedenmayer ’92 and Whit Childs ’07 Headmaster Chisholm Chandler ’11 (Hon.)

New York City “Old Boys” Night

I NOVEMBER 30, 2012 J

James Reardon ’05, Cary Wasserman ’04, Mike Cronin ’74, John Drayton ’74 and Bob Bell ’63 and Pierre duPont ’78 Wells Ross ’05 and William Nazar deJacourt ’02 Jim Tapscott ’74

Gil Erksine ’40, President of the Board of Kevin Coleman ’87, Sam Polk ’94 and Tim McCaffrey ’96 and Director of Trustees Michael Sylvester ’59, P’85 and Nick Risom ’81 Leadership Giving Andrew Graham ’97 Headmaster Chisholm Chandler ’11 (Hon).

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Day Parent Reception

IDecember 5, 2012 • H o sted by A nn and James B atesJ P’14

Host Ann Torre Bates P’14, Silloo Peters-Marshall P’15, Kelly Austin-Rolo P’13, Jan Reed P’13, Director of the Annual Kathleen Cain P’15 and John Leary P’12,’14 Fund Susan Auchincloss and Claude Rolo P’13

Westport Parent Holiday Reception

IDecember 6, 2012 • H osted by M ary G race and Mark G udisJ P’13

Caroline and Gerhard vonFinck P’16 Mark Lindsay P’14, Headmaster Chisholm Assistant Headmaster for External Affairs Chandler ’11 (Hon.) and host Mark Gudis P’13 and Dean of Faculty Chris Hinchey with Lorinda Proctor P’13

Kathy Snellman P’08, ’13, Anne Graham and Director of John Tavlarios P’16, Mark Lindsay P’14, George Cole P’13, ’16 Leadership Giving Andrew Graham ’97 and Jack Rubin P’13, ’13

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Alumni MOB Luncheon New York City MOB Luncheon

I F ebruary 12, 2013 J I February 28, 2013 J Hosted by Elizabeth Brunson P’12 Hosted by Amy Berkowitz P’16

Aili diBonaventura P’14, Blandy Coty P’14, Donna Lindsay P’14, Ashley Cole P’13, ’16, Jennifer Conley P’16 and Theanne Feldman P’14.

Front Row: Doreen Sanderson P’11, Amy Chafee P’11, Elizabeth Brunson P’12, Cynthia Richards P’12, Stacy Ramos P’12 and Nancy Carey P’12; Back Row: Director of Parent Programs Cherrie Collins, Melissa Driscoll P’08, ’10, Susan Rowland P’08, Vickie Hamilton P’11, Lexann Richter P’11, Director of the Annual Fund Susan Auchincloss, Pam Powers P’12 and Susan Tuccio P’12

Caroline vonFinck P’16, Margarita Gonzalez P’15, Aili diBonaventura P’14 and Joanne Intrieri P’14

Orange County, California

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Ethena and Briggs Porter ’90, Jack Shelly Porter Carey P’13, Gregg Carpenter Director of Development Dutch Barhydt, Carey ’13 and Jonathan McFadden ’95 P’09, ’15, Trent Carpenter ’15, Jenny Kris Loomis ’92, Steven Byrne ’86 and Carpenter P’09, ’15 and Carol Porter P’90 Stephanie Traeger

Spring 2013 SALISBURY MAGAZINE 49 STUDENT PROFILE

Nicholas Shaw ’13

Nick is an honors student, who, in addition to his responsibilities as co-president of the Peer Leader Program, is also a member of the Key Society and a blood drive volunteer. A fine athlete, he participated in rock climbing, was co-captain of the New England Championship Ski Team and now plays JV Lacrosse. Nick will attend Furman University next year.

What are some of the classes you are What or who inspires you and why? taking this year? What inspires me is the kindness people Philosophy and Religion, Pre-Calculus, Phys- show around campus and in life. I try to ics, English Honors and Spanish Honors strive to be polite and nice to everyone as I know it makes my day much more enjoyable As a boarder, what do you like best about living on campus? when I get a “hello” here and there. My favorite part of living on campus is the What has been the most rewarding fact that you live with your friends. I enjoy aspect of your Salisbury experience? being able to walk down the hall to hang out The most rewarding experiences I have taken and do homework together with them. away from Salisbury are the brotherhood When you’re not in class, where is and the friendships I have made. I will cher- your favorite place on campus to ish what I have here on the Hilltop forever. hang out? I like hanging out in the athletic center dur- What advice could you offer new Salisbury students? ing games. There is always so much school Take advantage of every day no matter what spirit and energy in there that makes the the situation, always ask for help if you need whole place buzz with excitement, and I love it and balance hanging out with friends and watching our teams win! doing homework. What are some of your favorite clubs or extracurricular activities? What do you believe is the biggest challenge facing our country? It would have to be the Peer Leader Pro- Our world? gram. Being a leader at the School has really I think our biggest challenge is how to edu- meant a lot to me. I enjoy helping other cate people about the rest of the world and students and making their time here on the to get everyone to understand and tolerate Hilltop as enjoyable as I have found it. each other’s religions and beliefs.

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Michael Proctor ’13

This honors student was a captain of the Varsity Cross Country Team and a member of the both the Varsity Squash and JV Tennis teams. Michael an ambitious, organized and active young man, serves as a tour guide for the Key Society and is also involved with the investment club as he one day hopes to pursue a career in business. He will attend Indiana University in the fall.

What are some of the classes you are taking this year? Music Technology, Calculus, Philosophy and Religion, Physics and AP English

What has been your favorite class so far and why? Anatomy during my sophomore year has been my favorite class at Salisbury. Mr. Hinchey teaches this class and taught me a lot about a subject that interests me. I enjoyed not only the information but the activities associated with it such as dissecting sharks and cats.

If you are a boarder, what do you like best about living on campus? How close I am to my resources is what I like the most. If I have a question for a teacher at night, they’re almost always just a short walk away.

What are some of your favorite weekend activities? The dances are a fun way to get off campus and get to know new people from different schools. I also like that there is a Stop n’ Shop grocery shuttle to get food for your room.

What or who inspires you and why? Music has always inspired me and it is because of my older brother that it does. He got me addicted to playing bass guitar and researching good music.

What has been the most rewarding aspect of your Salisbury experience? Every time I make academic honors, I feel the most joy because I work really hard to reach that goal and to be rewarded for it is great.

What advice could you offer new Salisbury students? Take advantage of all that you are offered here and never hesitate to ask questions.

What do you believe is the biggest challenge facing our country? Our world? Health and fitness are the biggest challenges facing a majority of the world. But Salisbury wouldn’t fall into this category due to how active the students, faculty, and staff remain all year.

With your assistance, Nick, Michael and other Salisbury boys will continue to develop into self-confident, intellectual, spiritual, moral and responsible young men. Find out more about the For The Boys Campaign and how your contribution will help generations of boys mature into Salisbury gentlemen by visiting: www.salisburyschool.org/for-the-boys

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Faculty/Staff Notes James Simboli and wife Caitlin recently welcomed their daughter Leah Elizabeth on February 13. James is a history and learning center instructor.

The Russell girls: Mia and big sister Adele

Chris Russell and his wife Merrilee welcomed their second child, Mia, on Sep- tember 12, 2012. Chris is the dean of the Leah Elizabeth Simboli Class of 2016 and an instructor in history. Thomas Jessup, former instructor in Jonathan and Jennifer Siff welcomed history and English, sends in a few updates their son Rowan David in February. Jona- from his family. “Dear Salisbury friends, than is an English instructor and Jennifer is you are all dear to us and we will always a learning center instructor and advisor for be supportive along with our other prep The Cupola. Former Headmaster Rev. Edwin Ward th and his wife Allein. Director of Leader- schools.” Tom recently attended his 50 ship Giving Andrew Graham ‘97 recently th reunion at Springfield College, his 55 visited with the Wards and reports they high school reunion in New Jersey, as well are doing well. as a reunion at the Kiski School, where he last worked. He and his wife Judy continue to be involved in Middlebury College after both of their retirements.

Rowan David Siff

Class Notes Snow has finally come to the mountains of Colorado, and we are off to a god start for the skiing season.” 1932 1942 Salisbury’s oldest alumnus, Bill Brobston Class Agent Needed (To learn more about ’32, celebrated his 100th birthday in Janu- this volunteer opportunity, please contact ary. Happy Birthday Bill! Julie Zahn at [email protected] or 860-435-5775)

Gil Erskine ’40 enjoying a hike. 1943 Class Agent: Dick Westcott

1940 1944 Class Agent: Gil Erskine Class Agent: Ken Wood 1941 1945 Class Agent: Tim Tyler Class Agent Needed (To learn more about Tim Tyler writes in: “It was nice to get this volunteer opportunity, please contact a Christmas card from Jim Oblinger who Julie Zahn at [email protected] or Bill Brobston ’32 will visit his son and grandson in Califor- 860-435-5775) nia. Perhaps he might visit Salisbury during the Reunion in 2013. No word from Val.

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1946 Class Agent Needed (To learn more about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Julie Zahn at [email protected] or 860-435-5775) 1947 Class Agent: David Sautter 1948 Class Agents: George Beavers, Walt Brad- ford and Dick Gillespie Dick Gillespie writes in: “We are all looking forward to our 65th reunion in May. I, for one, had my right knee replaced with a brand titanium one. We have been getting to know each other this past month. I expect this year to walk from the athletic center to the Main Building rather than Stu Williamson ’54 in the 1970s racing aboard the maxi boat Kialoa. “I believe Stu is in back have to accept a ride. Hope all can join us row, 3rd from left,” notes Hilary Woodhouse. this year.” Walt Bradford: “I am sad to report that my wife Maureen has Alzheimer’s disease and is being put into a unit here called ‘memory support unit.’ This was no there are no sports in my daily routine due 1951 surprise but still very tough to take. My to old injuries. They probably started at Class Agent: Stan Pinover health is basically good, but unfortunately Salisbury but they were worth it. My plans Stan sent in this note. “I would love to for travel—winter and summer vacations hear from any or all of you for info to pass —are very questionable due to Maureen’s on to our classmates. In the meantime, stay problem. I still think of Salisbury often and well and enjoy 2013.” am looking forward to the visit this coming May. Fondest regards to all.” 1952 George Beavers and Si Bunting ’57 and Class Agent Needed (To learn more about their wives met for dinner in January. A this volunteer opportunity, please contact great time was had by all! Julie Zahn at [email protected] or 860-435-5775) 1949 Class Agent: Merwin Haskel 1953 Notes sent in by Merwin: “George Class Agent: Ralph McDermid McKinney advises me that the FAA (Fed- eral Aviation Authority) has awarded him 1954 a master pilot. He and his wife Michelle Class Agent: Hilary Woodhouse have done some skiing of late. Hope they Hilary writes in: “Some notes from our are staying warm. Spoke to Jack Patten in classmates. Jim Becket shared with me a Stowe, VT, where he is freezing his tail off. Web site which commemorates the life of I believe him! Jill and I are fine and going his ex-wife Maria Becket (www.maria- to Rancho Mirage (near Palm Springs) for becketreport.com) who passed away last George Beavers ’48 and Si Bunting ’57 six weeks. At present, we are enjoying our October. It’s a fascinating story of activism five grandchildren ranging in age from 5 to in Greece and the Middle East. One notes 18. One will visit this winter in the desert. that Jim was a strong supporter of her On a sad note, my good friend, Jerry efforts to overthrow the post-World War Priest, passed away this winter. We need II junta in Greece. Stu Williamson sent more class news on a constant basis. Where along a crew picture from his days during are you? What are you doing? Please write the 1970s ocean racing aboard the maxi in at [email protected].” boat Kialoa. Actually, Stu was the longest participating crew member aboard Kialoa 1950 II, III, IV and V racing around the world Class Agent: Rusty Peacock on different courses. Some may recall that George Beavers sends his best from Virginia. Stu is mentioned in Roger Vaughan’s book,

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“The Grand Gesture,” about the disastrous less. One grandson is headed to college next risk for dropping out. The kids come from Fishnet Race in southwestern England in year and the other six are too busy for me within three public school systems – two which several boats sank and lives were to keep track of them. Son Trip has a new of which rank near the bottom in the state- lost. On a less hazardous cruise, Helen and job with an internet marketing company Providence and Central Falls. In effect, we I sailed this past fall from St. Petersburg and when he tries to explain what he does provide these kids with their second chance to Moscow. Most remarkable was the con- I cannot for the life of me understand a to graduate from middle school and go on trasts of the cosmopolitan Moscow to the thing. Sally and I enjoy summers in Eagle, the high school. It acts like a charter school, rural Russia and the architectural splendor CO, and winters in Carefree, AZ. There as we do whatever it takes to get them back of St. Petersburg. This April, we head to are some things on my bucket list but I will on track as do they do whatever it takes as Paris for a two-week stay. I heard from be the most surprised if I get to them all. well as the school year is 10 months long Ron Solan who was hoping for snow to do Golf is the only sport left and I say that I and they finish three years in two! 75% some cross country skiing with Paul Satre enjoy it, but judging from my scores, one of the students complete our program as along the old railroad tracks from Salisbury might wonder why I keep at it. I guess it described and 80% go on to graduate from to Lakeville. Our thanks go to Jim Halpin is because I have the notion that if I live high school vs. 60% of the general popula- who is donating memorial books in the long enough I’ll shoot my age. I keep track tion. In one of my interviews before I took name of our departed classmates. The Salis- of Salisbury athletics (mostly football and the job, the director said he saw the mission bury Library is enriched by his efforts. hockey) and congratulate all involved of the school as making a second chance The class wanted to for excellent play and coaching. It sure is available to these students. I messed up in share that David Mook wonderful to see us compete successfully another school and The Chief took a flyer passed in 1996, and he with the best in New England and usually on me allowing me a second chance for spent his life creating have one championship team each year. As which I have been grateful.” music for television an aside, I had great fun chiding an Exeter and movies. He was alum friend after we beat them for the New 1958 best known for writing England football championship this year. Class Agent: Don Burkett David Mook ’54 co-writing the words The times I have been back to the Hilltop Notes from Class Agent Don: John and music to the popular cartoon show in the past few years, I have been greatly W. Payson writes, “As vice chairman of “Scooby Doo,” and the musical themes to impressed with the beauty of the campus Citizens for Florida Arts, I got involved in “The Dating Game” (with Chuck Barris) and the spirit and energy of the students, Viva Florida 500, a year-long celebration and “Banana Splits.” His wife Rose sent faculty and staff. I’ll try to make it back of the discovery of Florida by Ponce de in the great picture of David taken shortly to reunions this year but I can’t promise Leon in 1513. I was appointed our town’s before he passed away. anything.” David Denison writes in: “Our representative on the Viva Florida Partner- marriage will celebrate 50 years in a couple ship of over 1000 members statewide. I 1955 of months and produced two children. will sit on a “jury” for a mock trial, a Class Agent Needed (To learn more about Our son is a senior network manager for courtroom drama entitled “Ponce de Leon this volunteer opportunity, please contact Oracle and our daughter is a professor at Landed HERE!” in West Palm Beach and Julie Zahn at [email protected] or John Hopkins. We are retired and living in Deland whereby four communities will 860-435-5775) Ocala, FL, after 28 years in Maine and 10 claim the right to say old Ponce landed at years in North Carolina.” David Haffen- our inlets. On January 23, I arranged for 1956 reffer writes in: “We just returned from our the British Consul General in Miami to Class Agent: Sam Sammis 20th-something visit to Anguilla. It is our come to our town and speak on England’s winter escape and is all too brief, but oh historic role in Florida. On April 2, I 1957 so perfect for us! We seek relief from life’s organized a day long extravaganza with car Class Agents: Tony Hoag and Brad Ketchum obligations and turmoil for the unalloyed show, parade, displays of art and local his- Tony Hoag writes in: “On the weekend pleasure of reading almost continually and tory, and catered food with recipes from an of January 5, 2013, I had the opportunity walking marvelous beaches and finding historic cookbook published by the Univer- to play for the alumni in their annual great restaurants to retire to when the sity of West Florida. In the meantime, I’m squash match with the varsity team. In the time is right. Completely unstructured overseeing the closing of my last art gallery middle of my match, I had the misfortune days and nights that are blissfully soothing and acting as events coordinator for our of thinking that I was 57 or 58 years older with soft breezes and bright, bright stars. local car group. I’ve also been appointed than my opponent. With devastating Too much joy in the visit is why we return chair of our town’s local planning agency quickness came game, set and match. Apart year after year after year. I have thought and serve on our town hall art committee. from the stark reality of the moment, the of Salisbury often over the past couple of On the fun side, I’ve given up deep sea event was great fun.” Crosby Foster writes: years. I have stepped into the position of fishing, cut back on my shooting somewhat “2012 was about the same as 2011 except chair of a small school (140 students) in the close to quail, but still do play with old for double knee replacements which went inner city in Providence. It takes students and fast cars. Last spring I ran my E 63 well after initial hospital complications. with a single admission requirement: they AMG/RENNtech in the New England It is no fun, but then rewards are that all must have been retained in grade at least 1000 rally and this fall my wife Joanne former activities are achievable and pain- one and sometimes two years and are at joined me on the Mountain Mille rally in

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Virginia/West Virginia, which included a Newtown tragedy was pretty close in that the Natchaug Hospital drug and alcohol half day at Virginia International Raceway, it isn’t that far away, and we also know a program, but continues to write local great fun. I did undergo one hardship last family with two children who attend that columns focused on politics, taxes and the summer, when our daughter Joanie asked school. Pretty sad times. I am in the process environment. He joined more than a few us to sport her for a 25th birthday party in of having cataract surgery after realizing of us (surprisingly so) in helping to re-elect the Hamptons. We rented a cottage for the that at night Mr. Magoo and I have a lot President Obama. He continues also to occasion, and I had to spend several days in common! Love to hear from any of you volunteer at the local volunteer fire depart- overseeing six of her bikini-clad friends guys. I can be reached at Jwilson2010@ ment and join his wife with church work in the pool. The things one has to do for att.net.” Ted Jones writes in: “Dear Don, and support, of course, of the local high one’s children! Almost forgot the political Thanks very much for your January 5th school rowing club. Ed joins Jim and Ron front, which I’m trying to forget, as I joined letter. On second thought, I’m not sure that and Steve, Mike and Lu and perhaps our the abortive team to elect Jon Huntsman, thanks are in order. I’ve been going along whole class in a host of 70s ailments from and serve on the advisory committee of for years repressing thoughts about aging. rotator cuffs to wore out knees, to backs the Guardians of Martin County, trying Then, wham, your letter arrives and the without good discs, to various degrees of to prevent development of agricultural opening sentence is, ‘Over 50 years have arthritis, to fusions for ankles, knees and lands. On the Sarum front, I did get to passed since we all departed the Hilltop.’ A backs, to hip replacements, to diabetes, to dine with Corinna and Ronnie Waud on real show stopper! Did you have to remind heads with memory losses. We need you their recent visit to Hobe Sound. I’ll do me? What a nasty guy. Following college, I Dr. Fred Hecht. I am beginning to think my best to shorten my report next year, lived in Manhattan and worked in finance that memory loss is one of God’s kindness- but the trouble is I cannot recall where I until 2002. I married Penny Sawyer, from es to us. Old jokes are now new, old movies stashed the rocker I bought some years ago Milton, MA, in 1969. We have one son make us smile and each day holds new in Nova Scotia.” Don Burkett writes: “Not who lives in San Francisco. After leaving adventures despite how many times we may much has changed since I wrote for the NYC, Penny and I were in Old Lyme, CT, have done those things in the past. And class notes in the last Salisbury Magazine. until moving to California in 2004. Cali- speaking of aches and pains, gregarious and At our age, that is probably a good thing. fornia is terrific. As a former ‘cliff dweller,’ lovable Lucius Carroll, the man for all My wife Donna continues to work in the however, one of the things I miss the most seasons, is just now recovering from seri- Admissions Group at St. Joseph’s College is the walking - always fascinating.” ous multiple back surgeries, a horrendous in Brooklyn and loves it. As for me, I am ordeal. He hopes to be in a rehab hospital partially retired and spend my time doing 1959 for about six weeks. What a trouper. Good contract work, reading, going to the gym Class Agent: Steve Parker luck Lu; our prayers are with you and I and, in the spring and summer, rooting Steve Parker sends in these notes. “The know you would love to hear from us. You for my beloved and heroic Mets. Could world survived Mayan end-time predic- are still The Man. You and Dave Maxwell this be the year? I hope that this finds our tions, the fiscal cliff and the re-election can share stories. Dave had surgery which remaining classmates happy and healthy of Second Selectman Jim Dresser, who coincided with one of yours. Dave’s was less and, please, let’s hear from you for the overcame some Tea Party objections to join serious and he went to work the next day class notes section in the next Salisbury Sarum teacher First Selectman Curtis Rand to try to save Boeing. He’s been a broker Magazine. This is the only real way that as a one-two punch in Salisbury politics. for 45 years now with Janney, Montgomery we can keep track and communicate with Indefatigable, Jim has been working on and Scott, and is still enthusiastically on each other. I love you guys so let’s hear some moderate income housing for years. It the job. On the side, for the past 35 years, from you!” Jerry Wilson writes: “Hello has been an uphill struggle. God bless him Dave, representing the Rotary Club, wel- to all my friends from long ago. My wife for his efforts. comes new citizens into the United States Helen and I still live in Cheshire, CT, and A nice chat with Ron Glenn brought in a court-sponsored naturalization rite. He are both retired. However I still go out a back many memories. This is a big year speaks of the power of the process and what few days a week as a manufacturers rep for many of us, namely, a fifty-year college a warm feeling it gives him and his cohorts calling on engineers and water and waste reunion year. Ron will celebrate twice, to see new citizens take so seriously their water utilities. This is a bit different than once with his fraternity and again with the new status. Gary Newman, still studying what I used to do. I enjoy being involved greater Colgate community. He will meet ancient and modern history, lives, perhaps, and out seeing people. We spend some of with seven fraternity brothers and their in the most volatile area of any of our class. the summer in Wolfeboro NH, near a small spouses this winter. Each has been married Visited by Dick Field at Gary’s home in pond, which is seven miles outside of town. to the same spouse for forty-plus years. Ron Israel last year, Gary remains in touch with My daughter Kate lives in Cambridge and and Nancy celebrate their 45th anniversary several members of our class, including Lu works in Boston, which means we get to this year. What is the Colgate secret? – and yours truly. Our prayers go to him and visit back and forth. Helen continues to write a book Ron. Active environmentalist his countrymen and women as they live ev- do genealogy on all sides of our families and columnist Ed Johnson rejoices in ery day with true uncertainty. Our thanks and has written histories for both sides. It his and his wife Kim’s recent retirement. always to board Chairman Mike Sylvester is fascinating to see how our families came Sleeping late is an almost new experience, and vice chairman Dick Field for tirelessly here as immigrants and they and their reviving memories of Sarum Sundays in leading the whole pack and keeping Sarum children followed the American dream. The days of yore. Ed retired from his work with on the prep school front lines. Now if only

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they could teach these Crimson Knights retirement, moving to a schedule which how to play football, basketball and hockey. allows for more regular exercise and catch- Keep alert for news of our 55th reunion in ing up on a lifetime of deferred reading. 2014, and save a couple nickels so you can Finally, George reports that he has only a join the throng on reunion weekend.” small portion of Maine and New York and Georgia to complete his traverse of the en- 1960 tire Appalachian Trail. Because he has hiked Class Agent: Nick Von Baillou the trail by state rather from beginning to end, he has picked up the handle ‘States Man.’ (George explains that all serious AT 1961 George Findlay ’63 and his daughter Lisa Class Agents: Tom Collins, Jack Foley and hikers have handles.) Next on the agenda is George Hebard New York, followed by Georgia.” George Hebard, Tom Collins and American Diagnostics, Inc., a full-service, Jack Foley reporting: “We had such an 1962 advanced medical imaging company which enjoyable time at the 50th catching up Class Agents: Peter Barnett and I have owned and operated for the past 26+ with classmates that we’ve decided to try to Pompey Delafield years. In my “spare time,” I tend to a music keep in touch with the class and to report publishing company one of my son’s-in- regularly on our contacts. We hope to work 1963 law and I started seven years ago, and my through the entire class well in advance of Class Agent: Virgil Shutze insurance company in the British West the 55th. Bob Reigeluth has relocated to Virgil sends in these notes from his Indies Turks and Caicos Islands started Venice, FL, where he works religiously on classmates...David Driggs wrote, “I mar- 18 years ago. We have enjoyed traveling, his golf game. Retired as sports editor of ried my high school love, Petrina Hertzler, wreck and reef diving, and fine cuisine and the “Danbury Times,” he continues to be a in 1966 and we immediately moved to wine from around the world (Bora Bora, sports fan and just recently voted on candi- Florida. I got my MBA in hospital adminis- Hayman Island, Australia, the Caribbean, dates for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Dave tration at U of F (go Gators) and we moved Mykonos, Santorini (Greek Isles), Canary Barnard is retired, residing in Yarmouth, to St. Augustine where I worked with a and Madeira Islands (off the West Coast of ME. He continues his interest in boating group of physicians to open a new hospital Africa), etc.) While in the U.S., we have en- and is putting us all to shame with his in 1974. Just prior to opening the hospital joyed winter skiing in the Rockies, summer cardiovascular activities, having run a half- we negotiated one of the first management lake boating on our houseboat, a mahogany marathon this past fall and was anticipating contracts with the world’s largest “for prof- triple cockpit “lakeboat” and jet ski in TN, a ten-mile race in February. All this activity it” hospital company, Hospital Corporation and chillin’ in Key West every January. has not been without effect on the 70-year- of America (HCA) based in Nashville, With our three kids, their spouses and our old body, as he recently has had elbow, TN, and I went to work with them as the six grandsons and two granddaughters all foot and shoulder surgery. Dave Hoeveler hospital’s CEO. We had three children living here in Nashville, we are constantly continues on the faculty of the University while living in Florida (Dave, Jr., Dana on the go and loving life. Can’t wait to see of Wisconsin (Milwaukee) and reports and Ashley). We moved to Raleigh, NC, everyone and get caught up on classmates’ that he has ‘one more’ book to write before in 1977 and built and opened HCA’s first past 50 years.” moving to a reduced schedule. He contin- hospital in the state in 1978. I was CEO of Tim Thompson writes in: “I had dinner ues to play tennis but has been slowed by that hospital until 1982 when we moved last night with Joyce and John Schmitz ’64. major back surgery, which also has resulted to Nashville, TN, and I became CEO of He is in great shape, although still working in a reduced teaching load. Dave reports HCA’s 600+ bed “flagship” hospital which I - now at Merrill Lynch. He gets up here (to that he had dinner with Dave Genereaux ran until 1986. In July of that year I started Vermont) as much as he can. As for me, recently, over which they enjoyed reminiscing about the old days. Harry Ferguson has also retired, moving recently to Mystic, CT. He and Susie continue to maintain his family home on Fishers Island, but prefer the relative liveliness of Mystic in the off season. Harry is retired from the insurance industry, where he was counsel, following which he worked for legal services in the Worcester, MA, area. Now fully retired, he spends several days a week volunteering with non-profits. Peter Clark continues to live in Cooperstown, NY, where he had been curator of collections for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Although retired, Peter reports that he visits the facility regularly to check on ‘his’ collection. He is enjoying David Driggs ’63 and family

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after 38 years in NYC with Chemical Bank Rose. Obviously, it’s not fair that they live so members of the Class of 1965 has generated and then Korn/Ferry International, Shirley far away! We strive for get-togethers at least some news and reconnected some old friends. and I retired to Dorset, VT, where we have two times a year. This past January we were Nick Duke wrote, “My wife Gardy and I had a house for 40 years. Having a great looking forward to two weeks in Cuba - we spent a lovely weekend with Susie and Peter retirement. Now spending much of the were a part of a People-to-People program; Wilmerding while Gardy was competing in winter in Boca Grande, FL. My retirement should be very educational and an interest- the east coast dressage competition in Devon, is occupied a lot by my lifelong passion of ing comparison to the Dominican Republic PA, in late September. Peter is doing really fly fishing, both rivers in Vermont and salt where we have been several times. Here’s well and playing a lot of seniors’ golf! My water flats in Florida. Two oldest boys, both some news about another Salisbury alum son, Nicholas, is bosun on one of the largest Sarum grads (Andrew ’92 and Webster who’s a relative of mine: my cousin Eleanor super (mega?) yachts, has been in touch with ’94), are in Boston; my youngest lives in Funk Schuster’s son, Gregory Schuster ’09, Mike Rafferty – who you’ll recall is a yacht Palm Beach. Grandchildren all over the plays fullback on the Penn Football team broker with Camper & Nicholsons in Palm place, whom we spend a lot of time visit- and his team just won the Ivy League Cham- Beach, FL. Michael has worked for Camper ing. Definitely hope to get back to Hilltop pionship outright by beating Princeton, & Nicholsons for eight years.” Nick sends for 50th.” George Findlay: “This picture Harvard and Cornell in their final three greetings and salutations from Charlottesville, shows “old George” trying to keep his sense games of the season - Penn’s championship VA. “Anyone passing through central Vir- of humor at daughter Lisa’s 40th birthday was considered a big surprise, as Harvard ginia please give us a call!” Mike Huntoon celebration! I think all of us attending the was the team to beat. I haven’t been back to received a call from Ted Strange as a result reunion should share pictures so we don’t Sarum in SO LONG, but truly think of it of the updated class list. Mike wrote “Well, scare or fail to recognize one another! Our often, and will aim at making a visit soon.” needless to say we had a few laughs. Having RSVP for the reunion is in the mail and we Virgil writes in: “I am enjoying my life Ted at a reunion would be a hoot. He says have made our reservation.” here in Atlanta, GA, and out in Big Sky, he’s about to retire. After being retired for five Karl Pettit: “I’m presently the campus MT, where the skies are not cloudy all day. I years myself I can’t understand why I ever had architect and project manager at Phila- have six amazing, wonderful, beautiful and a job...just interferes with the hobbies.” Mary delphia University. I’ve held the position happy grandchildren, none of whom looks and Jim Dickerson celebrated the weddings for two years now since my architectural especially like me. Poor kids. I am especially of both their daughters in 2012, Annie on firm, Hillier Architecture, was bought out excited about my 50th class reunion coming July 28 and Elizabeth on November 3. Robin in 2009. Philadelphia University was one up in May.” Leech reports that the real estate market in of my primary clients for 15 years while at northwest Connecticut is improving, and he Hillier, and I enjoy my position immensely. is just the person to help a Salisbury alumnus My wife Kay and I are living in New Hope, find the perfect retirement house in the area. PA. We live close to her three children and In addition to his real estate business, Robin five grandchildren, and see them often; we wrote that he “still officiates prep and high are also close to my son Karl IV who lives in school soccer, and college as well, keeping New Hope, but my daughter Pauli and her me fit and active.” Brad Jayne reports his husband Craig live in Burbank, CA, with architectural practice is active. “I’m living my 5-month-old grandson, Samuel Harrison and working in NYC. I’ve been here since July 2011. We are working on a major addition to the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia. Camille and I moved from Orange County and built A view from Norton Smith’s (Class of 1964) 2012 summer cruise. a house last year in Bloomfield Hills, MI, where we will retire. Looking forward to the 1964 Class Agent: John Moorhead Norton Smith writes in: “Keeping cool, Karl Pettit ’63 and wife Kay taking my boat for a summer cruise to Greenland, Baffin Island and Labrador. I thought I was done with sailing but seems to be in my blood.” 1965 Class Agents: Peter Brower and Jim Dickerson Jim writes in: “The recently updated class Julie Zahn, director of alumni relations, roster with the contact information for all with Fred Tibbetts ’65 at a recent FTA Karl Pettit ’63 and Gregory Schuster ’09 NYC Fall North American Awards Dinner.

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next reunion.” Please update your e-mail and 1967 mailing addresses with Tulika Verma at the Class Agent Needed (To learn more about School ([email protected]). If you this volunteer opportunity, please contact are able to assist, we are still missing contact Julie Zahn at [email protected] or information from: James H. Altizer, Bill 860-435-5775) Clark, Gordon Kendall, Edwin T. Layng, Nate Orme and Stuart Williams. Finally, 1968 th mark your calendars for our 50 Reunion in Class Agents: Bob Gunther and Ian Mc- May 2015. Curdy Fred Tibbitts has been organizing annual NYC spring and fall hospitality indus- Ted Wachtmeister ’67 skiing down Aspen 1969 Mountain with his bucket driver Zander. try dinners to celebrate excellence and give Class Agent: Tom Lincoln scholarships in the names of those honored for more than twenty years. Over the 1970 1972 years charity donations have also become Class Agents: Chris Janelli and David Koncz Class Agent: Ollie Scholle an important purpose of the dinners. The Note from Chris Janelli: “This has been dinners have included the Asia Pacific since a tough year losing five close friends; time 1973 2000 and now number ten annual dinners seems to be speeding up. Has anyone else Class Agent: John Oler from Beijing to New Delhi. In 2013, his noticed? Grandson # 2 is about to arrive consulting company, “FTA,” is awarding any day and # 1 is great fun with far too 1974 seven $5,000 scholarships to worthy, needy much energy. With Xmas past and the Class Agents: Peter Clifford, Knut Rostad students and donating to UNICEF and cards and e-mails received, its clear our and Jeff Wheeler Habitat for Humanity International at each class remains tight and communicative Jeff Wheeler writes in: “I have recently of its twelve dinners, plus an additional, albeit we remain a highly diverse group of changed employment and now head up local charity at several of the dinners. Fred guys bound together by Sarum glue. Does the Waddell & Reed operations in New has converted his company into an NGO, anyone remember the old ski jump and Hampshire based out of Bedford.” Peter drawing no salary and now donating 100% shack on top of the nob across Rt. 44 from Clifford writes: “Had a wonderful turnout of the profits to those less fortunate, after the old ski slope in front of the Chapel? at the NYC alumni gathering. I had the the cost of the scholarships and all the Took a hike up there today to try and pleasure of catching up with Mike Cronin, charity at the dinners. He recently spent a find it. I found what I believe were moss John Drayton, Peter Clauson, and Jim week in Cambodia, rescuing a poor Cam- covered rotten wood remnants of the old Tapscott. All appeared to be doing well. bodian family he had come to know and jump track, but no shack. Of course a lot Erik Sletteland was actually on his way helping the mother to set-up a self-sustain- can disappear in 40 years.” into the city from NJ when he ran into a ing, small retail convenience store business monster traffic jam at one of the tunnels outside their shanty near the Thai border. 1971 and had to turn back. We missed him, but Class Agent Needed (To learn more about fortunately I see Erik on occasion when I 1966 this volunteer opportunity, please contact go out ice skating in his neighborhood.” Class Agents: Mel Campbell and John Tyler Julie Zahn at [email protected] or 860-435-5775) 1975 Class Agent: Jim Bates 1976 Class Agents: Bill Bushing and Steve Garfield Class notes from Bill Bushing: Bill Calfee: “We are still on the boat. Cur- rently in Bonaire waiting for the ‘Christmas Winds’ to abate...which might be a while... enjoying the free diving and scuba diving. Isobel is now snorkeling at the surface and built her own scuba outfit the other day by strapping an empty soda bottle to a small back pack and had pieces of line as hoses...she was ready to join us for a scuba dive. We have really enjoyed free diving, especially after taking a course with Ashley Chapman who has the world record for freediving to 65 meters without fins! We Hank Ludington ’68 and his daughter Ali on her wedding day this past fall.

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don’t do that, but have used the techniques Web-based intelligence about their strategic Bromley. I travel in April and a week in late to shoot underwater photos at depths customers, suppliers and vertical markets. October, and just like last year, it was Lon- of around 30 feet (10 meters). My older I have also joined the ranks of commuters don and Barbados for a respite! I play golf daughter is getting her business going in to New York City, something I managed at least once a week (with mixed results) in Boulder, CO—Ideal Nourishment. She to avoid for most of the last 25 years! After the spring/summer/fall and continue to en- specializes in helping people look better three months I am very much enjoying joy it here.” Jim Becker: “I continue with and feel better though improved nutrition. being back in the software business and, my passion for the stock market and all If anyone is interested, she is very well surprisingly, enjoying working in the city. things economic. I uses my computer skills educated and really enjoys good food. Pete My son, David, graduated last summer in said pursuit trying to figure out what the is in Boulder as well and at this writing from Southern Methodist University in big boys are doing. I can be contacted at is 99% sure he has a great job out there. Dallas. After a number of job interviews in [email protected], and my Web And I can’t keep from thinking about ef- New York, he decided spend this winter in site (http://www.wm-research.com) has ficiency... so I have, after a lot of research, Telluride, CO, where he is working in a ski further info.” just installed Lithium batteries in our boat, shop and doing lots of snowboarding. He so far, with impressive results. Next I need plans to return in the spring to resume his 1977 to start sewing as the sun has eaten up our job search. My daughter, Hillary, moved Class Agents: John Coleman and Sandy sun shades...(Why didn’t they teach home back to Burlington, VT, in August, where Middendorf economics at Salisbury? I had to learn to she is working at a restaurant and preparing Sandy Middendorf writes in: “’77 sew at 54!). Check out Bill’s blog at http:// to finish remaining courses at UVM for her classmates, the picture is from the For The www.sailblogs.com/member/beherenowii/. degree. I am hoping Vermont has a better Boys Weekend last spring. It was a great Frank Huck: “Hello 76ers, I have enjoyed winter than last year so I can do some ski- reunion weekend. Salisbury did a great job reading everyone’s whereabouts so much ing with her. I look forward to seeing you and the turnout was amazing. A very large over the past few years, thanks to Bill’s guys on the Hilltop in the near future!” group of alumni from all the classes came tireless work, I feel I owe it to everyone else Henry Pitney: “The city is getting back back. The weather was picture perfect. The for my own update. Thank you, Bill, for to normal after the carnival atmosphere of picture was taken in the hockey rink where taking my cox spot in last year’s ‘regatta’. inauguration weekend. I’m still working Salisbury hosted a very nice dinner. In case My past oarsmen may be disappointed as the deputy general counsel of Millen- you’re having a tough time seeing through that I am no longer the ‘ideal’ coxswain nium Challenge Corp., doing poverty all the gray hair, Mike Eckel (not as much weight. I also enjoy reading that my fellow reduction programs in well governed poor gray hair as the rest of us), Art Judson and Canadian countrymen are making a big countries. Sadly for many of us at MCC, his wife, Megan, Jim Lindecke and my splash on Hilltop ice. Contrary to common we recently had to cancel our program in wife, Gail, and me. During the day, Rich belief, not all Canadians are born with Mali due to the military coup there last Blum and his family joined us for lunch. skates on, and you can be sure I wasn’t re- spring. This after struggling with consider- John Coleman came back for golf and cruited for my hockey abilities. I am living able success to get the Malians to build a joined Jim and I for a fun round on Friday. in Hamilton, Ontario (roughly an hour’s large integrated irrigation project, and an We all need to keep our day jobs. Andy drive west of Buffalo, NY), with my wife airport rehab project for this landlocked Veasey was back for the Friday night fes- and three children. I had been working a nation. We managed to accelerate and tivities which was a very nice cocktail recep- number of senior IT jobs, but am currently complete the irrigation works--11,000 acres tion down at the boathouse. I played in the “‘on the bench.’ My oldest daughter is in and the runway, but had to mothball the lacrosse alumni game on Saturday…that her first year at Lakehead University, in air terminal. Rebels came through a town was embarrassing. I think the kids playing Thunder Bay, Ontario, which is about right near the irrigation zone. Hopefully could walk faster than I was running! Best 200 miles northeast of Duluth, MN, on that’s all they did. Kids doing well--Otis wishes to you all.” the north shores of Lake Superior. I have graduated from Middlebury and working a younger daughter and a son who are at a Canadian bank in Boston--shocked by 1978 at an independent high school here in long working hours! Louisa is in Ecuador Class Agent: Chris Bushing Hamilton, that shares the same founda- for a junior semester abroad--loves her Class Agent Chris Bushing sent in the tion year as Salisbury in 1901. Wishing family and the city of Quito.” Chad Smith: following notes. Chris Bushing: “My all the best to my classmates who I hope “Greetings fellow classmates! Nothing new wife Soon-Ae and I live in Hingham, MA, are ageing like fine wine.” Bill Bushing: to report except that we DO have snow this and have been here for the last six years “Hi guys. After two years working with year in Vermont, and as of today, 1/25/13, after moving from Beacon Hill in Boston. two friends of mine in the executive search it is below zero and skiing is great! My job Our daughter Ashley is now 7 years old business, I made the decision last August to at Bromley Mountain Ski Resort consists of and loving first grade. She has taken very return to the enterprise software industry. administrative duties and teaching, while quickly to tennis, paddle tennis, ping-pong, In October, I accepted an offer to join in the ‘off’ season I help get the summer ballet and gymnastics as well as soccer and a software start-up based in in San Jose, operations up and running; after we close skiing, and keeps us both on the run. My FirstRain. The company sells a solution in mid-October, we take an equal amount career has taken many twists and turns but to sales and marketing organizations of of time to get ready for winter opera- has been primarily within the financial Fortune-sized companies for gathering tions. This month marks my 20th year at services industry as market participant

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Mike Eckel ’77, Megan and Art Judson ’77, Jim Lindecke ’77, and Sandy ’77 and Gail Middendorf Crawford Hamilton’s (Class of 1978) family.

as well as consultant. I spent four years will be missed by not only our class, but at school in Wilmington, NC. Hope to be as a consultant with Price Waterhouse the entire Salisbury School community.” back for the reunion!” Coopers in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Chris Schmidt: “I live in Saint Louis and Armenia building capital markets institu- have been here for about twelve years. The 1979 tions from the ground up from 1995-1999. Mississippi still has not washed away my Class Agent: Jamie Lineberger Most recently I left behind the hotels and Yankee roots, but I don’t see moving back Warren Moore recently checked in with frequent flights with Accenture, where I east anytime soon, much as I would like the Alumni Office. He is still in politics was a manager of capital markets, to rejoin to live among the Connecticut hills again. and continues to be an usher at the Wash- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Sarah and I have three children, the oldest ington National Cathedral. on Beacon Hill in Boston. This lifestyle is out of college and working in Boston, the Bruton Lynch sends in this note: “Play- shift allows more time with my daughter middle son is studying (“reading” is what ing around with the new Web site and and wife and has me much more involved they call it) at Exeter College in Oxford. thought I would update the gang. Still in locally, which I love. We spend a lot of Our youngest is a sophomore at Clayton Dallas and keeping busy in the world of time in the Woodstock, VT, area where we High School. I am still working on him to the energy business. Got remarried just own a home as well as out on Nantucket go to School Year Abroad as I did, but it is over a year ago to Sally. She is a wonderful for our annual summer vacation. I have pretty hard to dislodge him from his friends compliment to the teenage girls, although recently been in touch with Geoff Lingle, from so many years. St. Louis is a great city her patience may be tested at times. Pierre duPont, David Wallace and Steve in which to raise a family, despite adverse Thoroughly enjoyed connecting with many Lasner among others and hope to see a national rankings in certain negative ’79 members for the 30th. With Minacci’s good turnout for our 35th Reunion this categories. Through many interesting twists passing, it reminds me we need to make an May back on the Hilltop. We were all very and turns, I have ended up being a chief effort to maintain our connections. Esse saddened to hear of the passing of our information officer at the largest indepen- quam videri...Brute” friend and classmate Dean Fulco this past dent technology leasing company in the year. Dean was a true friend to many and U.S. It gives me the chance to travel quite a bit to the various international subsidiar- ies. I have employees in Spain and so get to travel to Barcelona to keep my Spanish well-exercised during regular conference calls. (I hope that Sr. Wachter reads this!) I doubt that I will make the 35th reunion, so anyone who does go, please say hello to Mr. Wachter and Woody Rutter for me.” Rob Bucklin: “Life in Raleigh, NC, is fantastic. Got remarried on 9/10/11. Susan and I are always busy with pilates, tennis, travel, scuba diving, gardening and soon to be (Left) Rob Bucklin ’78 and wife Susan Jack Marshall ’79 and his family during the (Right) Rob Bucklin ’78 and his son Taylor training our new Kuvasz dog. Son Taylor is holidays.

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1980 Class Agents: Greg Cutler, Mark Hess, Jamie Robinson and Ed Swibold 1981 Class Agents: Chris Gorycki, Nick Lieder, Bill Pollard, Scott Root and Ted Sheridan 1982 Rob Feeney ’83 with the family at son Class Agents: Jerry Bates and Ted Smith Rob’s ’12 graduation last year. 1983 Back row: Herbie May ’12 with father now runs the entertainment and on-demand Herb May ’83; Front row: Karen and Ted Class Agent: Duncan Kennedy Wachtmeister ’67, P’95, ’98 Duncan Kennedy writes in: “My family is software and fitness tracking for six of the top well and is still settled in San Francisco. Due eight equipment manufacturers in the world. to my work schedule and summer vacations, I I look forward to coming back to the Hill and have been fortunate to see some fellow alums. seeing as many of my classmates this May for Last summer I traveled on business through our 30th!” Sent in by Bill Roberts: “I’m out Ohio and spent the night at the house of on Martha’s Vineyard for the weekend and Thomas Thornton and his wife Lindsay in ran into David Wallace ’78, who owns the Cleveland. Tom looks well and has an inter- Granary Gallery on MV. He was at Tilton esting job as general manager of the Innova- Academy for the induction of Peter Saliba tions Division of the Cleveland Clinic. He’s ’85 as the new head of school.” Michael also the proud new papa to George, who just Doolittle writes in: “I’ve been in New Haven, CT, since 1991, where my wife is currently recently came into the world! I’ve also have Greg Erdmann ’83 sent in this picture of seen Rob Feeney in La Jolla, CA, and Bill the director of undergraduate studies for the the old cabins which he painted himself Roberts in Maine during the summer. Work Environmental Studies major at Yale. I’ve for an art project that now hangs on his wall in his home office. has been very busy as my company, Netpulse, been a freelance photographer since 1988

and have worked for many news organizations and photographed 14 children’s books GAIN AN EDGE THIS SUMMER! over the years. I also have helped design and build rainforest canopy walkways in Peru and Malaysia and helped collect the first colony of bullet ants for display in a zoo, which you can see at the Cincinnati Zoo. My oldest daughter is 21(!) and a junior at the University of Edinburgh, and her sister is 12. Brother Jon is still a lawyer, but has left his Maine firm to join Reed Smith in San Francisco. For the next four months he’s flying back and forth so the kids can finish the school year.” Herb Salisbury Summer School offers a dynamic five-week academic May sent in a great picture (above) and note: and residential program for middle and high school students “Ravens fans meet Redskins fans for some designed to build and refine learning skills in reading, writing, pregame Salisbury chatter.” vocabulary, study skills, and math.

Program details include small classes and individual attention, 1984 comprehensive evaluations in place of grades (make-up credits in English Class Agents: Clay Baldwin, Brad Root and and math available), and SSAT/SAT prep. Charles Spofford ______Need-based financial aid may be available to qualified applicants. Afternoon and Class notes from Class Agent Clay weekend activities include arts and recreational sports, trips to local attractions and Baldwin: “Hi all. Sent out an e-mail to as nearby cities, plus individualized, professional tennis instruction. many whose e-mails I could gather. Heard back from a few of you. Shaun Dakin and his family recently moved into their Salisbury Summer School new home in Falls Church City, VA. Son Since 1946 Joseph is enjoying the third grade with his 251 Canaan Road Salisbury, CT dad as the room parent for Joseph’s class! 860-435-5700 [email protected] www.salisburysummerschool.org Shaun’s consulting firm, Dakin & Associ-

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now, first on a cattle ranch and for the past two years in Oklahoma City. Ranch life proved a bit too close to a Green Acres experience, even if the kids—Angus, 14, Malcolm, 10, and Ellie, 8—thought the coyotes, scorpions and various critters were cool. Ian really enjoys living in Oklahoma City —people there are friendly and re- The Stokes boys sourceful, and a ‘can do’ spirit prevails. Ian is a portfolio manager with Morgan Shaun Dakin ’84 and his son attending Welsh Stokes, was born. He enjoys crawling Stanley, and writes a column for the “Daily January’s Inaugural celebrations. around chasing his brother Walter Serra Oklahoman” on Wall Street and behavioral Stokes. Walter and family continue to finance. His wife, Marran (Choate ’86), ates, continues to grow and add clients enjoy residing in Miami Beach and would who is originally from Oklahoma but also around marketing, social media and the welcome catching up with any classmates a New Yorker, is a director of a few public Internet. Shaun was deeply moved by the visiting or passing through. Rob Parrish companies and advises others. Between the shooting in Newtown. He recently joined writes that his oldest daughter, Krystal, two of them, they do their best juggling the volunteer committee for the March on graduates from Yale this coming May with parenting responsibilities, for which they Washington for Gun Control which took a degree in Psychology. ‘I guess that means hope their children will someday forgive place on January 26. Thousands attended I’m getting pretty old...’ You and all of them. They’d love to hear from Sarum to demand tougher gun controls in the us, right, Rob? I keep in very close touch people passing by OK or TX—please look United States. Shaun contributed by run- with Ian Ogilvie. He was kind enough to Ian up on linkedin.com and give him ning the committee’s internet organizing write something for this class report, but call or e-mail at [email protected]. operations. Walter Stokes: Last January he’ll never admit it was to help make me Dicky Riegel writes: ‘It was really great 24, 2012, the Stokes family received a late look like a decent class rep...Ian has been to see Peter Plumb and his 12-year old Christmas gift. Their second son, Felipe living in Oklahoma for almost three years son Andrew back on the Hilltop this past weekend. Peter, Andrew and I were able to play for the (victorious?) red team in the alumni hockey game. Andrew left his aged, wheezing Class of 1984 father and former TAKE YOUR Salisbury roommate in the dust and pro- ceeded to score a hat trick in the game. It was lots of fun to be out there with other GAME TO THE alumni and to be refereed by Headmaster Chandler. After the alumni game we were NEXT LEVEL joined by Caroline & Courty Bartlett for the alumni dinner and to watch the Varsity Hockey Team play against Kent School, a Salisbury School Tennis Camp really exciting game which ended in a 2-2 tie. It’s always great to be together with fel- is geared toward boys and girls ages 9-17 of all ability levels. Led by Edgar Giffenig, former national coach in the low members of the Class of 1984 and their U.S., Germany and Mexico, and current Salisbury School families, and the School’s Development varsity tennis coach, our camp combines a mix of small Office and staff always put together a super group instruction and competition at our first-rate facilities event for alumni. I look forward to seeing as well as personal attention in a fun and safe environment. more members of our class on the Hilltop Both boarding and non-boarding options are available. in the near future.’ Gene Weymouth is Session I: July 7–13 • Session II: July 14–20 living in Utah, sends his best to everyone and “Peace to all.” I also heard back from Chip Booth. Chip and his wife, Lainey, Highlights Include: are enjoying being parents to their little boy • Professional instruction, practice and match play • 25 hours of tennis per session Charlie, and love living in Bend, OR. If • Video analysis of each player you or anyone you know needs a stand up • Individual and team competition paddle board let Chip know. They own a • Great sportsmanship and camaraderie SUP business www.standuppaddleflatwater. • Exciting evening and off-court activities com. Salisbury discounts for sure and extra for Class of ’84. Chip is all about snow- 251 Canaan Road Salisbury, CT 860-435-5700 boarding three times a week and trying to www.salisburysummerschool.org be the best husband and father he can. As for me, Lisa and I still live in SE

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Clay Baldwin ’84 and Cuyler Walker P’15

Steve Noneman ’86 at his Salisbury School gallery exhibit.

Chip Booth ’84 and family

Pennsylvania. The kids are all out of the house, the youngest being a junior at UPenn (Wharton). Our oldest daughter, Jackie, who lives and works in Houston, TX, was married on March 8. It is hard to believe. Recently, we had the opportunity to spend a long weekend on a beautiful southern Texas ranch with several friends, including current Salisbury parents, Katie and Cuyler Walker (parents of Harry ’15). Please send me any and all photos, news Charlie Lynch ’86, Salisbury trustee, with the WHOLE family! of you and your families. E-mail me at Bob Zabel’s (Class of 1985) three daughters. [email protected].”

1986 be leaving NYU Stern and heading to LA Class Agents: Hank Alexandre and Reed in a few weeks! I’ve accepted the position Johnston of associate dean/chief development officer Steve Noneman ’86 debuted his work, at USC’s Gould School of Law. I’m excited Abstract Spaces, at The Tremaine Gallery at about the job opportunity and the prospect Salisbury School from October 1- Novem- of starting my life in Southern California.” ber 2, 2012. 1989 Caroline and Courtney Bartlett’s (Class of 1987 Class Agent Needed (To learn more about 1984) children, Will ’16, Ione and Hugh ’13 Class Agent: Smith Kennedy this volunteer opportunity, please contact Smith Kennedy writes in: “Nick Mar- Julie Zahn at [email protected] or tin’s son, Klaus Harry Martin, just turned 860-435-5775) one (born January 3, 2012). Ted Clement 1985 is the new executive director of the Hawai- 1990 Class Agents: Barry Durfee, Steve Godwin, ian Islands Land Trust, based on Maui. He Class Agents: Gerritt Graham and TJ Johnson, Jim Mullen and Bob Zabel and his family have moved from Rhode Chris Hefter Congratulations to Jerry Young who Island to Hawaii.” The Venerable Edward Simonton has was chosen in the 2012 Texas and Louisi- been translated to be the new archdeacon of ana Super Lawyers, as well as the Top 100 1988 Saint Francis in the Diocese of Quebec. He Texas and Houston Super Lawyer list! Class Agent: Ian Findlay and Matt Taylor now oversees the forty Anglican parishes Rob Burlington writes in: “I am the direc- north of Vermont and New Hampshire and tor of music arts at Cannon School in Con- west of Maine for the Bishop of Quebec. cord, NC.” James Simon checks in: “I will He recently returned from a several month

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1991 Class Agents: Brady Knight and Ross McKenzie Ross McKenzie and his wife Monica welcomed their daughter Arielle in the world on September 2. 1992 Class Agents: Kris Loomis and Sasha Tcherevkoff

Monica, wife of Ross McKenzie ’91, with their daughter Arielle.

Sasha Tcherevkoff writes in to tell us that he has launched his latest media project, www.newyorknatives.com. “It’s Julia and Ted Auch ’95 an on-line magazine owned, operated, written and curated exclusively by native heamaster and current trustee Woody Rut- New Yorkers. It provides an inside look at ter ’98 (Hon.) this past January. Paulius is “Tough Mudders” Gerritt Graham ’90 the rich, cultural underpinnings and social currently a banker in Vilnius, Lithuania. and Briggs Porter ’90 movements that make New York the most compelling city in the world. I’m always 1996 sabbatical in India working with the looking for story ideas and for natives to Class Agents: Chris Brislin, Holt Haynsworth ancient churches of the east. Chris Hefter contribute to the site to so e-mail me any- and Tim McCaffrey writes in: “My brother Johnathan ’97 and time at [email protected]” I proud to continue our fathers’ legacy as president and vice president of Euphrosyne, 1993 Inc., the creators of Sweet Pickles. We have Class Agent: Mike Anastasio released eBooks with printed books and merchandise to follow in 2013 (www.sweet- 1994 pickles.com.).” Gerritt Graham and Briggs Class Agents: Josh Mandel and Alec Raday Porter recently raced in the San Diego Alec Raday recently contacted the Tough Mudder obstacle event. Tough Mud- Alumni Office to inform us that he will be der events are hardcore, 10-12 mile obstacle moving to New York City. Alec is cur- courses designed by British Special Forces rently the director of development for the to test all around strength, stamina, mental midwest region of The National Trust for grit and camaraderie (racers endure a series Historic Preservation. He will be moving of obstacles including mud, fire, ice water from Chicago to start working in the com- and 10,000 volts of electricity!). Congratu- pany’s new office in New York City. Paulius Krisciunas ’95 and family lations on this terrific accomplishment! 1995 Class Agent: Chris Grinda Congratulations to Ted Auch who recently wed Julia Larouche in Groton, MA. The bride received her Ph.D. in natural resources last fall. Ted, who has a Ph.D. in soil science from University of Ver- mont, currently works for FracTracker as a program coordinator. The couple resides in Cleveland, OH. Paulius Krisciunas, a one- Seamus Lamb ’96 with his wife Roxy and year exchange student with the ASSIST son George along with parents James and The Metz boys, sons of Rob ’90 Program, had dinner with former assistant former Salisbury trustee Brigid Lamb.

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1997 miles across America from Oceanside, CA, Class Agent: Fred Beck to Ground Zero in New York, NY, in nine Fred Beck sends in these updates: days. The goal is to raise national level aware- Andrew Graham: Andrew is working at ness for MC-LEF and the Travis Manion Salisbury as the director of leadership giving. Foundations. The Travis Manion Founda- He just made his first trip to Nashville and tion’s (TMF) mission is to assist our nation’s Birmingham for the School. His baby boy is veterans and the families of fallen heroes. almost three now and the Grahams are loving Eaven Horter: Eaven is currently living home ownership. Andrew is reporting that in San Francisco and works in Private the new entrance of Main is amazing. Wealth Management at JP Morgan. This past October, he proposed to Natalie Hum- David Myers: David has had a very Eaven Horter ’97 and fiancée Natalie Hummert eventful 2012. In October, he proposed to mert at the Chalk Hill Winery in Healds- Catherine Shelley. Also in October, David burg, CA. month later, we closed on a new home for spoke at the Denver Salisbury reception. the family on November 15, 2012. We were able to close and have everything moved in just in time for the Thanksgiv- ing holiday and we were able to host our first holiday dinner which included both parents, aunts, uncles and cousins. It has been a long time since I’ve been on the Hilltop. I hope to return to soon either by myself or with the family.” Fred Beck: “On August 24th, 2012, I

Marcus Williams ’97 with son Amari recorded my second career hole-in-one. It and wife Lisa was on the 15th hole of the Los Angeles Country Club (North Course) from 125 Marcus Williams: “The last five years yards. Also, in September, my wife Susannah have been very busy and crazy for me. In and I celebrated our third anniversary with 2008, I left my old job for a job oppor- a trip to Maui, HI. On our anniversary, we tunity with Aetna. I’m currently plan witnessed the sunrise at the top of inactive consultant in the company’s Medicare department. In March 2009, I married my Andrew ’97 and Benjamin Graham wife Lisa. On December 29, 2010, we welcomed out first child, a boy named Amari He is on Board of Directors of the Marine Marcus Williams. On October, 15, 2012, Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, and we welcomed our second child, another is in his fourth year participating in the boy named Jayden James Williams. The MC-LEF / TMF Warrior Ride. The Warrior ironic thing about both births is that both Ride consists of 12 riders that bicycle 3,200 boys were born at 3:06 p.m.! And then one

Fred Beck ’97 after his hole in one.

Fred Beck ’97 and his wife Susannah at the David Myers ’97 and his fiancée Catherine top of the inactive volcano, Mt. Haleakala.

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volcano Mt. Haleakala (10,023 ft. above sea recently promoted to director within Bank York City, where is he is the vice president of level). It’s cold up there so it was a good thing of America Merrill Lynch’s Real Estate alternative investments origination at Mer- I brought my Salisbury gear.” Capital Markets group. Looking forward rill Lynch. Naz was also married this past to Greiner’s wedding in June!” October to the former Hallie Johnson of Los 1998 Angeles. Salisbury classmates Clint Work, Class Agents: Drew Caprio and 2000 Tim Rees, Andrew Sylvester, Toby Atkins, Jason Indelicato Class Agents: Gunnar Heinrich and Bryan Bendjy and Former Salisbury Trustee David Weintraub and his wife Tara added Jim Panczykowski Mason Rees were in attendance. Joseph a son, Theodore, to their family on January, Pinion is living in the New York City area, 17. Theo joins Maddie (18 months). David working as a media consultant. George leads global marketing and public relations Boone has spent the years after Salisbury for Archer Daniels Midland Company. flying planes and living on the beach. “Af- ter obtaining a construction management 1999 degree from Georgia Southern, I moved to Class Agents: David Friedman and Jacksonville Beach, FL, passing the time as David Greiner a loan officer for Schwab Bank. I was re- David Friedman writes, “After months cently brought back to my roots in Atlanta, GA, with a new opportunity at TIBCO Software. I still fly, but only for fun now, and wish I were living on the beach.” Zan-

Brodie Merrill ’01, Cameron Flint ’09 and der Tasch has continued his love of coach- Evan Kirk ’06 at “The Duel in Denver,” an ing basketball, landing at Colby Commu- international game between Team Canada nity College in Kansas. He is serving as an and Team USA. Team Canada won 11-9. assistant coach with an emphasis on recruiting. Tim Faxon is moving to London for 2001 an on-line advertising company called Class Agents: Will Faison, Pete Gross, Jim AppNexus, where he will be managing a Keogh, Jim Long, Dave Sandals, Cris Sigov- sales team across Europe. He also recently itch and Parker Young became engaged, as he and his fiancée Jim Keogh sents in a beautiful picture and Elise will be married this summer. Eddie writes, “On June 2, 2012, I married Kristina Brown notes, “I definitely can’t complain. David Friedman ’99 and wife Lindsay Scharvella in Rye, NY. My brothers Colin Currently, I live in Manhattan, and have ’04 and Brendan ’06 were my best men.” been working in investment banking since of planning, the big day finally arrived for Congratulations to Brodie Merrill and college for The Royal Bank of Scotland. Lindsay and I on August 18, 2012. It was his wife Alex on the birth of their daughter, Recently Vikram Rao ’03 and I caught up the best and most memorable night of our Sawyer. as we take the same train to Stamford every lives, shared with a large group (275+) of day, and he informed me that a lot of my family and friends, including David Grein- 2002 fellow Knights are in NYC. For anyone of er, Aaron Oster and Austin Work. It Class Agents: Toby Atkins, Bryan Bendjy and you that are, please give me a shout. Would only got better, as we honeymooned for Colin Griggs love to catch up with fellas. Hope all is well two weeks in Lana’i and Maui right after Toby Atkins sends in these notes. Wil- men.” Pierce Buster is living in Charles- the wedding. All is well in NYC and I was liam Nazar de Jaucourt is living in New ton, SC, and recently earned his Masters of

Jim Keogh ’01 marries Kristina Scharvella

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2005 Class Agents: Caddy Brooks, Jake Fields, Blake Hollinger, Justin HoShue, Andrew O’Donnell and Wells Ross Blake Hollinger writes in: “At the start of this year I accepted the position of upper school admission counselor at Randolph- Macon Academy (where I have been work-

Ben Schopp ’04, Jonny Bates ’04, Sam Pugsley ’04 and Tom Simmons ’04.

The wedding of William Nazar de Jaucourt ’02 to Hallie Johnson

Business Administration from the Citadel. graduated from Villanova Law School, and Mike Lionetti says: “Everything is going Paul Serpe ’04 with Amos Gilbert, son of promptly passed both the Pennsylvania and Director of Admissions Peter Gilbert well with me. I’m still in Stamford, CT, New Jersey bars. He has remained in Phila- working for the family business building delphia, and recently got engaged. Nicho- swimming pools. I have also been coach- las du Pont is back in the states after living ing travel hockey in Greenwich, CT, so in both, Sydney, Australia and Dubai, UAE between the two, I am very busy. Work is – residing in Manhattan. Bryan Bendjy starting to slow down for the winter, so I has moved from NYC to London in order will be spending a lot of time skiing out to run a Non-Dollar Institutional Money west.” Ben Barnes has begun earning his Market desk at JP Morgan. Ph. D. in Psychology at the University of Delaware. Justin Parrella has earned his 2003 Ph. D. from Harvard University, and is Class Agent Needed (To learn more about relocating to Palo Alto, CA, to work in the this volunteer opportunity, please contact tech industry. Matthew Solomon Groban Julie Zahn at [email protected] or Travis Clark ’04 and his wife Katharine, 860-435-5775) married June 2012. 2004 Class Agent: Ted Ahrens and Travis Clark Jonny Bates writes in: “It was a great time at the Bay Head Yacht Club in Bay Head, NJ. Congratulations to Sam and his bride, Ali. Note the picture of Ben Schopp, myself, Sam Pugsley and Tom Simmons at Pugs’s wedding, Saturday, September 15.” Peter Gilbert, director of admissions, recently saw Paul Serpe in Hanover, NH. Alumni at Ted Ahrens Wedding - Ollie A great family photo of Tim Rees ’02 Paul now lives in Park City, UT, and keeps Scholle ’72, Ted ’04, Fe, Walter Wick ’73, and his family, including former trustee, in touch with his classmates. Richie Blue ’73, and Ace Ahrens ’73 Mason Rees.

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Brendan O’Toole met with Headmaster Chandler on fall 2012 campus visit. Christina and Jonny Bates ’04 were married on December 31, 2012, at Oheka Castle in Huntington, NY. From Left to right: Benjamin Schopp ’04, Former Instructor in Science and Brother-in-Law Jason Dorn, Sam Pugsley ’04, Matthew Crum ’04, Christina Bates, Jona- than Bates ’04, Father James Bates ’75, Uncle Jerry Bates ’82, James Panczykowski ’00 and Theodore Ahrens ’04. Brendan O’Toole ’07: Supporting the Well Being ing in residential life since 2009). More of America’s Heroes importantly, I just finished my Master’s program and have a Master’s in Organi- Retired Marine Sgt. J. Brendan O’Toole zational Leadership from the School of came to the Hilltop this past fall to talk Education and Human Development at about his non-profit organization,The Shenandoah University.” Run for Veterans. On November 11, 2012, Brendan, along with a small sup- 2006 port staff, set out on a 3,600 mile run Class Agent: Bradley Werntz across the United States of America in Nicholas Logothetis and Matthew Brian Corbat ’07 and family including honor of the selfless men and women who father Michael, past trustee. Swift hosted the 2nd Annual Concordia have served in Operation Enduring Free- Summit in New York City at the Plaza Clarkson University. I also joined a frat while dom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Hotel on Thursday, September 27. Backed I was in college and got a dog--somehow Run for Veterans’ goal is to raise $2 million by an impressive advisory board includ- I thought that would be a good idea—but to support the United States Armed ing three former heads of state, the forum I was wrong. Soon after I graduated I got Forces veterans, combat veterans, disabled hosted President Bill Clinton, Senator John offered my first big boy job as a field service veterans and their families. McCain as well as the prime minister of engineer at Tokyo Electron. So now I live in Averaging 15 miles a day, The Run for Haiti and deputy prime minister of Ireland. Albany, NY, renting a house with a buddy Veterans will take Brendan through cities And in April, Matt spoke at the Salisbury from college and working. The company I and towns across America: from Oceans- . Speakers Series at NYC’s Brook Club work for is in the semi-conductor industry; ide, CA, through Washington, D.C., to basically I work with machines that etch pat- Portland, ME. The Run for Veterans will terns into silicon wafers that eventually turn engage local communities, collaborate into microchips. So it’s not bad because I am with existing organizations, and work not at a desk all day selling cheese or glad with local veteran non-profit groups to containers or something like that. The bad connect civilian and military personnel. thing is I am in a clean room all day, which The Run for Veterans invites any and all means full body suits with booties, gloves warriors, veterans and civilians to run Nick Logothetis ’06 and Matt Swift ’06 and the whole nine yards.” Sean White: alongside Brendan throughout the route, together with President Bill Clinton at the 2012 Concordia Summit. “Graduated in May from Dickinson, briefly as a show of support for the United States’ played professional baseball for the Abilene servicemen and women. Prairie Dogs of the North American League Best of luck to you Brendan! 2007 in Texas. I’m currently working for a sports Class Agent: Luke Esselen and event management team in Southampton for Find out more about Brendan’s adventure Patrick Powers the U.S. Women’s Open and Walker Cup.” at www.runfortheveterans.org or follow Kyle Beatty: “Graduated from Brown, him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ 2008 rowed four years winning two Ivy League Run4Vets Class Agents: Alex Holder championships, and now teaching at all-boys Class Agent Alex Holder sends in these Fessenden School near Boston.” Nicholas updates from his classmates. Alexander Molinari: “I graduated from Endicott Col- Bartell: “I managed to graduate from lege in May of 2012. Played football for four

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Salisbury alums at a crew race in Syracuse (November 2012). L to R: Bertram Harney ’10, Lion Creel ’12, Dylan Brodie ’12, Reid Johnson ’09, Kyle Good ’10 and Coty Burgess ’09.

years. I have just started the NYC Correc- tions Academy and will graduate from there in May.” Phil Brady: “I graduated from Rollins College and work in commercial real estate as a tenant representative for a company called Studley.” The Alumni Office recently received news that Matt Rowland graduated from Jarrett Dillon ’09 with his parents Cornell University in May. He was working Chris Hansell ’10 with Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. in the summer and fall for the re-election campaign for U.S. Congresswoman Nita within my congressional district of New Lowry. He has now started working for her Jersey. I will continue my government affairs in the Washington office. experience down in Washington, D.C. this 2009 spring semester, where I will be with the Arthritis Foundation in their federal affairs Class Agent: Stefan Merriam and advocacy division as an intern working 2010 directly underneath a lobbyist for health care. It was great to see all who attended the Fishers Class Agent: Chris Hansell A get-together of Sarum brothers from Island reception and I look forward to visiting Chris Hansell sent in this note and the Class of 2011 in Vero Beach, FL; L the Hilltop once again this spring.” picture: “This past summer I had the privilege to R: Chris Garibaldi, Ryan Pappalardo, Brandon Pappalardo, Jonathon Richards to intern for Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., and Austin Smyth.

2011 Class Agents: Gabe Antoni and Chris Garibaldi 2012 Class Agent: Nico Falla

(L to R): Drew King ’10, Alex Love ’10, Will Casertano ’09 and Riley Hansen ’09 at “The Hunt,” a horse race in Far Hills, NJ.

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We want to hear from you! Andrew King ’10 Wins If you have news to share, please send it, and we’ll use it in Class Notes. Entrepreneurial Contest

Andrew King took top honors when Guidelines: he landed a $10,000 grant at Hobart and Include all relevant information, such as your class year. William Smith Colleges this past March. Andrew, a junior, and friend Zachary Ler- • Please type or print clearly. man, a senior, impressed the School with • We encourage you to send photographs (high resolution preferred) a crowd-pleasing pitch for their keyboard • E-mail: [email protected] accessory company, SpaceVinyl, which • Fax: 860-435-5750, attention: Salisbury Magazine produces specially designed stickers for the • Mail: Salisbury Magazine Editor, Salisbury School, spacebar of computer keyboards. Already 251 Canaan Road, Salisbury, CT 06068 fully operational, SpaceVinyl has had a number of sales from customers on the Hobart campus, and is working to expand its product line. Name Class year “It was a challenge to put six months of hard work into an eight minute presenta- Spouse’s name tion on stage, but now we’re happier about Street address SpaceVinyl than ever before,” noted Andrew City State Zip just moments after receiving the grand prize. “We’re excited to move forward and show Home phone Work phone the world what SpaceVinyl is all about.” E-mail address The company’s goal is to produce 20,000 stickers by the end of 2013.

Organized and hosted by Hobart’s Cen- General News (attach additional sheets as necessary) tennial Center for Leadership, The Pitch (the name of the annual competition) calls for students with entrepreneurial interests to submit their best and most innovative ideas that change communities, improve systems and deliver products or services.

Andrew, an architectural studies major Birth/Adoption Announcement and geoscience minor, came up with the idea. Starting as just a hobby to create Mother’s name stickers for friends, family, and him- Father’s name Class year self, Andrew soon realized the immense Daughter/Son amount of profit the product could produce. From there he found his own niche Child’s name (first/middle/last) in the vinyl sticker market, spacebars. Names and ages of other children in family Andrew and SpaceVinyl went on to compete at the Finger Lakes Regional Date of birth Place of birth contest held at RIT on April 3, and were selected to compete in the state finals, Marriage Announcement making a final pitch on April 28 in the New York Business Plan Competition. Name Class year Spacevinyl.com will be live on June 15, Spouse’s name (first/maiden/current last name) 2013, so Andrew encourages all Sarum alumni and current students to visit the site. Date of marriage

City and state where you were married “Like” SpaceVinyl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceVinyl

Class Notes are compiled by the School and class agents. Please note that submitted material is not individually verified and may be edited. Our next class note deadline is August 11, 2013.

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In Memoriam

Salisbury School wishes to express its sincere condolences to all family and friends of the deceased.

Staff International, Chamber of Commerce, Guaranty Trust Co. and its affiliate J.P. Richard “Dick” Deneen died March 4, Boy Scouts, served on the Mahopac school Morgan Investment Management, starting 2013. Dick was the director of the physical board, member and former president of the in 1954 as a security and credit analyst with plant at Salisbury School for over thirty Putnam Hospital Center Board of Direc- Morgan’s Corporate Research Department. years, retiring in 1988. He was a graduate tors and active in his church, the Church He retired as vice president and chairman of of Housatonic Valley Regional Schools. of the Holy Communion in Mahopac. He the departmental credit committee in 1986. Dick served his country honorably in the was an active member of the Mahopac Golf M r. Young later became a. He was active in United States Navy during World War Club. After his retirement, Bud volunteered Republican politics and served as president II and the Korean War. He was a former at Naples Community Hospital for 15 and treasurer of the Coliseum Republican village trustee with the Village of Millerton, years. He also enjoyed his membership at Club in NYC. George was also a vestryman NY, a charter member of the Lakeville, CT Imperial Golf Club. of Christ and St. Stephen’s Church and St. VFW, past president and life member of Ignatius Church, both in Manhattan, and a the Millerton Lions Club serving as their Robert Blizard, of Highlands Ranch, treasurer of the U.S. Conference of World president from 1976-1978 and 1996-1998, CO, a retired aerospace engineer and ac- Council of Churches. He is survived by his and was the project coordinator of the Vil- tive community volunteer, died Nov. 7, niece Jessica and two nephews. lage Flag Project. In 2001, he was named 2012. He was born December 23, 1923, the Millerton Lions Club “Man of the in New York City and grew up in Garden 1949 Year.” In addition to his wife Christine, he City, Long Island. After graduating from Jerome “Jerry” Priest, founder and is survived by his children, Valerie DeCelle Princeton University, he earned a doctorate president of Clinical Instruments, passed and her husband Richard, Patrick Deneen in physics from the Massachusetts Institute away in November, 2012. He was a and his wife Ann, Ann Grabowski and her of Technology. He worked as a seismic en- graduate of Yale University and Columbia husband Richard, Debra Carroll and her gineer and later as an aerospace engineer for Business School. His wife Christine prede- husband Joseph P’10, twelve grandchil- Martin Marietta. He lived in the Littleton ceased him. He is survived by the children dren including Alex ’10 and four great- area for more than 40 years. After retiring, of whom he was so proud, Julia Priest and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his he volunteered at Planned Parenthood. He Alexander Priest as well as grandson Josiah. first wife, Francis Hines Deneen, and his also coached junior high students to pre- He also leaves his adored companion of 27 daughter Sandy Murphy Wheeler. pare them for the Science Olympics. A ded- years Barbara Neiman. All who knew him icated member of the Unitarian Universalist were the recipients of his loving, generous 1940 Church, he held positions of leadership for nature that was seasoned with a delightful, Delong “Bud” Kellogg, of Naples, FL many years. Bob leaves behind his devoted self-deprecatory sense of humor. and Mahopac, NY, died on February 12, wife Frances, whom he married in 1982, 2013. He was husband of 34 years to Vir- three children and three step-children. In 1954 ginia and the father of Jeffrey and David, 1988, he wrote and self-published a short Leonard Colt died in Providence, RI, on and three stepsons, Brian, Fred and James. play, “A Matter of Life and Death,” which September 26, 2012. After graduating from His oldest son, Thomas, predeceased him; he called “a dialog for four voices.” Salisbury School and Middlebury College, as did his first wife, Elizabeth. He is also he served in the U.S. Army for two years. survived by seven grandchildren and six 1945 A sales representative for Reed and Barton greatgrandchildren. He was born on April Tom Harris passed away January 22, Silversmiths, he became president and 26, 1921 and attended St. Lawrence Uni- 2013. He is survived by his wife Geraldine. owner of Bruin Paper Box in 1971. In the versity in Canton, NY. He served in World 1980s, he moved into independent sales War II between 1942 and 1945 as a Navy 1948 and marketing consultancy. Leonard served pilot and then returned to St. Lawrence to George Young, a former trustee of on the boards of the Jewelers’ Shipping complete his education. He met his first Salisbury School, passed away on Febru- Association, Organic Sales and Marketing wife, Elizabeth “Betty” at St. Lawrence ary 17, 2013. Born in New York City in Inc., Trinity Repertory Company, Preserve and they married in 1945. They were mar- 1930, George earned his Bachelors of Art Rhode Island and the Little Compton ried for 33 years until her death in 1977. degree from Princeton University majoring Agricultural Trust and was a deacon at After the war, Bud and Betty settled in in history and oriental languages. He was the Union Congregational Church in Mahopac and opened “Tom Kat Sporting a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War Little Compton, RI. He leaves his wife of Goods,” a retail store and was in business serving from 1950-1952, and was honorably 55 years, Rosemary Mizener Colt, three for 43 years. He was also very active in discharged from the Army Reserves in 1960 children--Ames, Rosemary Paris and his community, participating in Rotary with the rank of first lieutenant. He built his Nicholas and their spouses, as well as seven career at J.P. Morgan & Co., later Morgan grandchildren. A devoted family man and

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a loyal friend who will be much missed, senior vice president of CB Commercial Leonard displayed courage and grace in his Real Estate Group. He was a great lover years of declining health. of the arts and all types of music, and was The “In Memoriam” section is formerly a member of the Apollo Club compiled from national listings 1957 of Boston. He served as president of the and notices from family members Albert Richard “Rich” Loeser, of En- Westport Council on Aging, and was an and friends of alumni. It includes field, CT, a beloved father and grandfather, honorary member of the Corporation of only the deaths reported to us unexpectedly passed on Saturday, Decem- Dedham Country Day School. ber 4, 2010, at his home. Rich was a former since the previous issue of the resident of Old Lyme. He was a veteran of 1965 Salisbury Magazine. Please send in- the U.S. Army and was a car parts distribu- David P. Vaughn of Ashland, OR, passed formation to: Alumni Office, Salis- tor as the owner and operator of Rich’s away on August 4, 2012 at home. He is bury School, 251 Canaan Road, Specialty Products. Rich was a member of survived by his loving family. Salisbury, CT 06068 or alumni@ the Elks Lodge No. 2063 in East Hartford. salisburyschool.org. He loved the ocean and the beach. Rich 1968 sailed, took cruises and was an accom- Frederick “Fritz” Heidgerd passed plished boogie boarder. He also enjoyed go- away Tuesday, January 1, 2013, surrounded ing to the theater and to plays and relaxed by his family. Fritz grew up in Boca Raton, by reading and listening to jazz and classical FL, attending local Saint Andrew’s School music. Rich was a friend to all. His love followed by Salisbury School where he was of his family was foremost and his greatest Valedictorian and named All New England source of joy was spending time with his Football. He went on to graduate from 1979 five grandchildren whom he adored. Rich Wake Forest University in 1972 where he Thomas B. Minacci passed away on leaves behind his loving children, Gregory was a Carswell Scholar, Member of Kappa January 31, 2013. He was the beloved son Wood and his wife Kristine, Wendy Loeser Alpha Order and a Cum Laude graduate. of the late Donald and Joan Minacci. He is and her husband Scott Kriscenski, and He then attended University of Florida survived by his loving sisters Ann Minacci Kristen Loeser of West Hartford, and five College of Law where he graduated on the and Lisa Minacci. Classmate Topper Mell grandchildren. Dean’s List. Fritz practiced law for 37 years noted, “As a teammate, you couldn’t have in south Florida. He was active in local asked for a better person to have on your 1958 churches. Always engaged in his commu- side, and as a person he was the quintessen- John Sheldon passed away on October nity, he was active in Kiwanis Club among tial example of Esse Quam Videri!” 18, 2012, in Scotch Plains, NJ. He gradu- other local groups. Fritz loved his family, ated from Colby College, and then served was an avid reader and runner, and a dedi- Doug Bryden passed away unexpectedly as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He cated Florida Gators and Demon Deacons Monday, August 27, 2012. He is a graduate worked at Trans World Airlines for many sports fan. Fritz fought a brave battle of Franklin & Marshal College. As a finan- years, retiring as vice president of sales and against melanoma. He is survived by his cial advisor, he was a partner in the firm reservations. After retirement from TWA, wife of 37 years, Sarah Heidgerd, his three of LPL Financial Services. Douglas served he was employed by Icahn Associates in children Rebecca, Rachel and Christian, as as vice president of the Bloomsburg Town Westchester County, NY. At the time of well as his brother Dick Heidgerd. Park Association and was a coach for his his death, he worked for Premium Retail daughters’ teams in the AYSO Soccer As- Services, first in St. Louis, MO, and also in Duncan MacGuigan passed away on sociation. Survivors include his wife of 23 Lakewood, CO. He enjoyed traveling and March 24, 2013. “During his thirty years years, Leslie, and three daughters, Rebecca, visiting family and friends. He is survived at Acquavella Galleries, Duncan was a great Anne and Elizabeth. by a son and a daughter. friend and a knowledgeable and influential art dealer with a great eye for quality. We 1959 are proud of his many years of loyal service Peter Forrester passed away Friday, and will miss him dearly,” noted his col- January 11, 2013. He was the beloved leagues. Duncan had a variety of interests husband of Edith Brooks Forrester, devoted which encompassed all manner of musical father of Marion and Melinda. He grew idioms, running in marathons and his up in Rumson, NJ, and Salisbury, CT, and beloved Boston Red Sox. spent his summers in Kennebunkport, ME. A graduate of Boston University’s School of Public Communications, he later served in the United States Marine Corps. His career led him to become a vice president of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, and later a

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