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SCHOOL MAGAZINE | WINTER 2010 ON THE COVER Trinity-Pawling School Astronomy Launching rockets from the quad students fi eld-test their classroom is a highly anticipated event knowledge by launching rockets which usually occurs the day TRINITY-PAWLING into the sky above campus. before Fall Exam Week begins. The one-term, elective course Facilitated by Mr. Josh Collins SCHOOL MAGAZINE covers the history of astronomi- ‘95 of the Science Depart- cal thought and research, astro- ment, he commented “This is nomical processes in everyday an opportunity to take what we life, planetary nature and origin, learned in class and witness it stellar evolution, deep space fi rst-hand.” Adding with a smile, phenomena, and the realities “And, it’s fun.” Save the Date of space exploration. Events WINTER 2010 Trinity-Pawling Magazine is published by > April 18 Sporting Clays Event, Dover Furnace Shooting the Offi ce of Communication for alumni, Grounds, Wingdale, NY parents and friends of the School. Headmaster > April 21 Alumni and Parent Reception, NYC Archibald A. Smith III In this Issue: Scully Dining Hall > May 5 Grandparents’ Day Director of Development Trinity-Pawling School celebrated the dedication of its new John L. Thorne dining center Scully Hall on September 25, 2009. > May 7 T-P Rock Concert (Gardiner Theater) Director of Communications The dedication ceremony was attended by Trinity-Pawling > May 8 T-P Choir Sings Verdi Requiem with Civic Orchestra Connie Rafferty Features students and faculty, Marlynn and Bill Scully ’57, board members, leadership donors, local dignitaries of New Haven, CT Director of Alumni Relations Amanda Peltz, Class Notes Editor and special guests. More on page 16. > May 15 Spring Play (Gardiner Theater) Development Assistant 6 Speaking of Character > May 28 Blue & Gold Dinner – Class of 2010 Debi Wong Design > May 29 Stepping Up Daly Design 8 A Refl ection on Courage > May 30 Commencement Printing DEPARTMENTS Kirkwood Printing > June 11 Alumni Golf Outing Photo Credits 12 T-P in the World 2 HEADMASTER’S GREETING > June 12 Alumni Lacrosse Game Nicolle McDougal, Bob Stone and David Lamb Cover Photo > June 11-13 Reunion Weekend for all classes ending in 0s and 5s Katie McDougal 16 Scully Hall Is Now Serving 4 A VIEW FROM THE HILL School Archivist Margaret Taylor 15 BOYS BEING BOYS On the cover: Ian Lyons ‘11, Josh Collins ‘95, 20 Green Initiatives & Energy Conservation BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mitchell Bottini ‘12 24 PRIDE ATHLETICS Offi cers W. David Coughlin ‘56 Members of Trustee 22 Living in the Shadow of Legends Committees Elizabeth Peale Allen, Lucinda and Gregory Flynn, Trinity-Pawling School admits students of any 26 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT President CP ’10 Henry B. duPont IV ‘86 race, color, creed, sexual orientation, national Archibald A. Smith III, Robert M. Gardiner ‘40* Morton L. Fearey II ‘84 and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, 26 Alumni Profi le: Tom McCoy, Jr. ’03 Headmaster and David C. Genter ‘80 Daryl J. Rubinstein ‘94 programs and activities generally accorded or 32 CLASS NOTES Vice President Maurice R. Greenberg, Charles E. Stewart III, PP made available to students at the school. It does Douglas E. Ebert ‘64, PP ‘77* ‘05,’07 not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin 28 Navy Blue: USS New York & Co. 40 IN MEMORIAM Treasurer and Samuel S. Hemingway ‘70 Headmaster Emeritus in administration of its educational policies, Vice President David W. Hobbs ‘82 Phillips Smith, PP ‘79 scholarship and loan programs and athletic Alvah O. Rock ‘59, PP Robert G. Ix ‘83 48 LASTING IMPRESSION ‘87, Secretary and other school-administrated programs. Janet Keating, PP ‘99 *: Honorary Roger W. Smith, PP ‘89, PP: Parent of Alumnus Copyright 2010, Trinity-Pawling School. Assistant Secretary Michael A. Kovner ’58 CP: Current Parent Pooh Lockwood, PP ‘89 GP: Grandparent Trinity-Pawling School Members Peter J. McCabe ‘68 700 Route 22 Dianne P. Avlon, PP ‘96 J.L. Osei Mevs ’94 Pawling, NY 12564 Andrew P. Baker ‘00 845-855-3100 Paul T. Miller II ‘63, PP ’92 James L. Bellis, Jr. ‘72 www.trinitypawling.org Erik K. Olstein ‘86, CP ‘11 Mildred Berendsen Margot C. Pyle, PP ‘86, GP ’12 Trinity-Pawling School is committed to conserving our Mark Bottini, CP ‘12 world’s natural resources. This magazine is printed Tell Us What You Think: Alton W. Ray ‘55, PP ‘01 Eugene O. Colley, PP by a FSC and SFI certifi ed printer on FSC and SFI G. 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“ We strive to do well at all that we do. Yet, what makes Trinity-Pawling successful is making a difference in the lives of those we serve. I am proud of The Year of Change the changes we have made to keep Trinity-Pawling relevant in the world today.”

E very school year has a theme, It is also our responsibility to educate our every Tuesday. This mid-week service helps some intentional and others by happen- boys to be citizens of the world, and to Trinity-Pawling strengthen our Episcopal Remarks from Headmaster stance. We have affectionately coined provide them with skills and experiences identity and allows us to worship together Arch Smith at the Opening this year “the year of change.” And with that will prepare them to succeed in a once a week as a community. Our of School, September 2009 this edition of the Trinity-Pawling Magazine, global community. Our program in Manda- Chaplain, John Gedrick, comments on also enhanced with a fresh design, rin Chinese and Cultural Studies is well- the new chapel schedule and affi rms our “You have come here to learn English we celebrate these additions and the underway. To celebrate the Chinese New dedication to providing a strong moral and math and science and history and art and other languages. You have come advancement of our school. Change can Year on February 14, Mandarin students and spiritual foundation. to play on the fi elds and to run. You have be daunting or good, yet our boys and enjoyed a walking tour of Chinatown in We strive to do well at all that faculty have embraced these changes, come here to have fun and to mature. New York City, and then learned to make we do. Yet, what makes Trinity-Pawling But, singularly, I will maintain, you have which have infused energy into Chinese dumplings. The entire community successful is making a difference in the come here to learn to be a good person, our community. enjoyed a traditional Chinese meal at sit- lives of those we serve. I am proud of the one who can contribute to society and The most obvious addition is our down dinner, complete with paper dragons changes we have made to keep Trinity- your fellow man in ways that you do not new dining facility, Scully Hall. I cannot hanging from the rafters and explanations Pawling relevant in the world today. And, yet know. Yes, you can learn these lessons overstate the impact that this new building of the rituals of the Chinese culture. Scully I am prouder still of what remains the same in many other ways, from some other has had on our school community. As we process in the world. But nothing can Arch Smith fi shing in Alaska Hall was noticeably quiet — an indication at Trinity-Pawling. We are a boys’ school teach these lessons of character and love all know, well-fed boys are happy boys, of a good meal being enjoyed. You will which emphasizes the development of but Scully Hall does more than fi ll hungry In addition to developing a physical plant Trinity-Pawling continues to take seriously for your fellow man better than the tradi- hear from a few of our boys on their experi- every aspect of our students’ character. tions of a prep school where living with bellies. It is a welcoming space that invites that supports its mission, a successful school the global mission to follow environmentally ence studying Chinese. While we embrace change, we honor that 300 other young men in the dormitory, in conversation. Its round tables promote a devotes time to analyzing goals and devel- sustainable practices. Scully Hall qualifi es Our long-standing tradition of nur- which makes us who we are, and what the classroom, and on the athletics fi elds more communal and gracious atmosphere. oping strategies to make dreams a reality. for Silver LEED certifi cation (Leadership turing the intellectual, physical and spiritual Trinity-Pawling has been providing for forces you to understand the strengths The Panini presses, waffl e irons and wider For the past 18 months the Long Range in Energy and Environmental Design) as growth of our young men endures. The use over a century. and weaknesses of your fellow man.” array of offerings have been a boost to Planning Committee 2010, a committee attention was paid in the design and of time is a challenge for every boarding Sincerely, school morale. We are grateful to Marlynn consisting of 5 trustees and 6 faculty mem- construction process to the recycling of school; there just is not enough time for all and Bill Scully ’57 for their generosity. bers, has worked to develop a ten year waste and to energy effi ciency. In this that we seek to do. A revised academic Read more about Scully Hall in the plan to move the School forward and build issue Ed Hauser, director of our physical schedule was implemented in September feature story. upon our strong foundation. In January the plant, reports on the many ways the which more judiciously sprinkles double/ Archibald A. Smith III Board of Trustees adopted their plan which Trinity-Pawling community has been working lab periods throughout the week. We HEADMASTER’S GREETING is summarized on page 31. I hope you for the past 30 years to conserve energy have also changed from a Sunday church share my excitement as we move forward and our natural resources. service to an all-school Chapel service to sustain our mission and continue to build the strongest school possible.

“ Change can be daunting or good, yet our boys and faculty have embraced these changes, which have infused energy into our community.” HEADMASTER’S GREETING

2 TRINITY-PAWLING WINTER 2010 3 A VIEW FROM THE HILL Award Honors Faculty Excellence Math teacher Doug Boomer is this year’s recipient of the FACULTY Edward A. Arditti ‘51 Award for Faculty Excellence.

Helping Trinity-Pawling Boys Become the he Arditti Fellowship is awarded each year to a faculty Young Men They Want to Be T member for his or her hard work and commitment to the students of Trinity-Pawling. Members of the faculty nominate Key Club this individual who, in their eyes, represents the teacher who deserves this honor not because of position or tenure, but T-P TOUR GUIDES because of commitment to one’s craft and dedication to Welcome to Trinity-Pawling. one’s students. I’ll be your tour guide today! Doug was appointed to the faculty in 2001. Before Pictured below are members of the Key Club Trinity-Pawling, he spent nearly 15 years in the manufacturing who provide the Admissions Offi ce with tours business. Doug served in the United States Marine Corps for for prospective students and their families. fi ve years, played baseball for Georgia Tech, and earned a First row, left to right: degree in mechanical engineering. He is Head Coach for the Drew Hennessy ’11, Mikael-Ali Mogues ’12, Joe Bedlington ’11, Gonen Davidai ’11, Varsity Baseball Team, leads the String Ensemble, and recently served on the Long Range Planning Committee, Chris Shiver ’10 a group of fi ve trustees and six faculty members who strategically planned the next 10 years for Trinity-Pawling.

Second Row, left to right: (See Page 31.) Kyle Tenety ’10, Kass McCleod-Summerville ’11, Ciccio Biundo ’11, Travis Ritter ’10, Front row, left to right: Fifth row, left to right: E. Scott Carlin ’11, Norman Schwartz ’10 Tucker Barnaby (mathematics chair); Edward Hauser (director of physical plant); New Trustees William Dunham (English chair); Steve Harrington Helen Hauser (director of language program); Third Row, left to right: Michael A. Kovner ’58 of Greenwich, Much of who I am today is due to my years His civic activities include Chairperson, ’68 (dean of students, mathematics); Lesli Drewry John Thorne (director of development), Morgan Lee ’11, Austin Oswinkle ’11, Connecticut, is Vice at T-P. Though more than half a century has Tennessee Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, (art); Peter David (physics); Robert Hutchison ’03 Roberta Lidl (English); Edwin Reade (arts chair, Josh Roberts ’11, Peter Lockwood ’10, President/Manag- gone by, it seems like yesterday to me. Patient Service Committee; Trustee, Middle (economics, mathematics) Phillips Smith Chair in the Humanities); Evan Greer ’10, Alex Ros ’12, Joseph Buteau (mathematics); Adam Dinsmore ’91 ing Director of At last December’s Candlelight Service, Tennessee Urban League and Trustee, Second row, left to right: A.J. Keller ’10, Bilal Sadiq ’10 (work program coordinator, mathematics); Susan Brown Harris Stevens I remember thinking that although much Community Nashville. Osei values his time Maria Reade (dean of faculty, English); Daniels (English); Michael Broderick ’94 (associate Fourth Row, left to right: Residential Sales LLC has changed the basics are still the same. spent here because “Trinity-Pawling provided Brian Foster ’79 (athletic director, mathematics); director of admission); Amber Rydberg (Chinese); C.J. Mitchell ’11, Tae Rang Kim ’11, of Manhattan. He I became 15 again! The School today me with the tools needed to discover who I David Coratti (associate headmaster, director Joshua Collins ’95 (science) Dan Meagher ’12, Spencer Ruhmel ’10, earned his B.A. at makes me proud to be an alumnus. I look was during my high school years and who of studies, history); Todd Hoffman (history); Cameron Ogbolu ’11, Robert Reier ’12 Lafayette College and forward with great enthusiasm to being a I have grown to become. I can see lessons Anne Pearson (Latin); Carolyn Shemwell (foreign Sixth row, left to right: also graduated from Georgetown University member of the Board.” Mr. Kovner serves on learned during my days at T-P in all of my language chair, Spanish); Gregory Carpiniello Rick Phipps (science); Slade Mead (director of and University of Dijon in Dijon, France. the Development and Marketing committees. accomplishments and disappointments. As (dean of residential life, English); Erin Caretti college counseling, history); Paul Nelson (music); Michael serves as a Trustee and Board a board member, I look forward to working (history) Lee Smith (English); John Gedrick (chaplain,

J.L. Osei Mevs ’94 joins the Trinity-Pawling to continue making T-P a special place for VIEW FROM THE HILL religion); Kevin Bradley (English, theater) Member of: Bruce Museum, YWCA, Jay Fourth row, left to right: Heritage Center and Artist Association of Board of Trustees young men, as it is for me.” Osei serves on Michael Webber (science); Van Metcalf (academic Seventh row, left to right: Nantucket. He is a member of the Nantucket as Young Alumnus the Development and School committees. computer coordinator); Kailynn Boomer (English); Frank Karalak (director of technology); Historical Association, Preservation Trust of Trustee. Osei lives Photo: Osei Mevs (right) with faculty Deborah Coratti (Middle School coordinator), Glenn Carey (business manager); Nantucket, Historical Society of the Town of with his wife, Court- member John Taylor. Headmaster Archibald A. Smith III; James John West (English, history); John Taylor Greenwich, Preservation Trust of Palm Beach, ney and their young Kellogg (science, head athletic trainer); Amy Foster (history chair); Matt Ranaghan (English); Whitehall-Flagler Museum, Museum of New daughter Sophia in (library media specialist), Thomas Kerins (English), Kris McCullough (mathematics) York City, Boys and Girls Club of Nantucket, Nashville, Tennes- Karen Kerins (English), James Aitken (history) Missing: Gary Gray (science chair); St. Georges Society, New England Society see. He is a Senior Keith Zalaski (mathematics) of New York City, English Speaking Union; Associate Vice President for External Affairs Education Committee, Real Estate Board of with Meharry Medical College in Nashville, New York. “I am both honored and proud to Tennessee. Osei graduated from New York

VIEW FROM THE HILL serve on the Board of Trinity-Pawling. University and Columbia University.

4 TRINITY-PAWLING WINTER 2010 5 SPEAKING OF CHARACTER “ These boys have performed the noble deed of stepping out of their comfort zones, which is how a person gains experience. They have wandered into the unknown, and grown because of it.” —Adrian Appleman ‘11 On “A Commitment to Character” by Adrian Appleman ‘11

LETTER FROM ALUMNUS, CLARKE OLER ‘43 Trinity-Pawling’s commitment is stated outright in its slogan: “A Commitment to Character.” Even the school motto asserts the values that the school Headmaster Archibald A. Smith III CLARKE KIMBERLY OLER upholds: “Fides et Virtus” (loosely translated as Faith and Virtue). These Trinity-Pawling School two principles are the School’s foundation. 700 Route 22 PASADENA, CALIFORNIA Pawling, NY 12564 Photo from 1941 yearbook

Dear Mr. Smith: he American-Oxford dictionary defi nes “character” as The school provides us with the materials, and we make it happen. T This letter is occasioned by the excellent and timely articles on commitment to character in the current issue of Trinity-Pawling being “the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.” “A Commitment to Character” truly means a commitment to us. The operative word in that defi nition is “individual.” “A Commit- Sometimes, students see the school as an establishment to work Magazine. I attended the school in 1938 - 1942 but did not graduate because the school was a victim of the economic ment to Character” actually means that the school feels a commit- against, but in fact that establishment is our tool to pursue our depredations of the Great Depression and was sold “out from under” my class, whose members had to fi nd other schools ment to make each individual develop their own mental and moral interests. We, the students, defi ne Trinity-Pawling. to graduate from. I fi nished at The Hill School in the class of 1943. qualities. These mental and moral qualities tie into “virtue.” Virtue Athletics are an important part of the curriculum because But let me take you back to the earliest years of the school that was founded I believe in 1910 (then under the name of is most fundamentally defi ned as “high moral standards.” From its of the values they build — teamwork, accountability, sportsman- The Pawling School) by Dr. Frederick Gamage. The original students were housed in a hotel in downtown Pawling while the Latin roots, it can be defi ned as the qualities of being a man. ship, humility, etc. They are there for those who wish to pursue main building was being fi nished. My father, Wesley Marion Oler, was one of the founding students and graduated as Senior If you put both of these defi nitions together, the result truly speaks it as a passion, but also for those who want to take it for a spin. Prefect of the class of 1912. He was captain of the track team and also a prodigious athlete, having been the Interscholastic of the marrow of Trinity-Pawling. In fact, that is true about any activity on campus. Ciccio Biundo In addition to athletics, the school offers myriad ’11, a standout hockey player, is an editor for the yearbook, and Champion of the high jump, and elected to the U.S. Olympic Team in time for the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm. He was opportunities: the Phoenix editorial staff, the T-P players, the Trini- Mike Grace ’10, an exceptional runner, writes for the Phoenix, but an exemplar of the kind of character that you so eloquently celebrate in your articles. But let me tell you more about it. tannus (yearbook) production team, the T-P Relief Group, the Jazz neither of them ever thought about jumping into the proverbial pool My father was president of the Board of Trustees of the school during the Great Depression. (My brother, William H. Band, the Environmental Council, the Trinitones, the Acolytes, and until they stuck their toe in fi rst to get a feel for the water. Ben Ros Oler ‘41, was a recent devoted member of the Board of Trustees.) My father approached William Barstow, the father of a the Honor Council to name a few. These groups, activities, and ’10, editor of the Phoenix, is passionate about his newspaper, yet school mate, Frederick Barstow, a frail and awkward student, who had died as a result of injuries sustained in the fi rst World councils are students congregating on the ground of a common he still ran cross-country for the past three years. These boys have War, not from some act of bravery which he was too frail to do, but from carrying heavy boxes of ammunition. My father goal or interest. Stroll through the computer lab on a Thursday performed the noble deed of stepping out of their comfort zones, evening and you will see the Phoenix editorial staff plowing away which is how a person gains experience. They have wandered asked Mr. Barstow, a partner of Thomas Edison, to build a science building for the school. Mr. Barstow agreed to do so, as on their latest issue of the student newspaper. During one of your into the unknown, and grown because of it. “Life expands or he later told me, because my father had been so kind and supportive to his son during his years at Pawling when many free periods you might see the Trinitannus staff gathering photos contracts in direct proportion to one’s courage,” according to a of the students had treated him with contempt. He built one of the fi nest science buildings of any prep school of its time. and assembling pages. Walk past the Arts Center one evening quote from Anäis Nin. The courage to try something new is I learned a lesson about character from that story. You write that Dr. Gamage founded the school on the belief that boys and you’ll hear the squeaks of the Jazz Band from the third story what builds character. who become men in your hallowed halls would “serve their fellow men with faith and virtue — fi des et virtus, perhaps, best window. Peak inside and you’ll see students around the pottery Because this school is comprised of students with a vast exemplifi ed by doing the right thing when no one is watching …” I would emphasize my father’s life-long belief that meant tables working on their latest project, aspiring photographers array of interests and a vast array of backgrounds, it is a school reaching their second hour in the dark room, the Trinitones being of many values. The cornerstones of Trinity-Pawling are shaped, not just treating others with respect and dignity, but particularly those who are the weakest and often the despised and VIEW FROM THE HILL scolded once again for their mispronounced vowels, or the theater defi ned, and refi ned by the students. We are here to reach our marginalized among us. That may not lead us to achievement and success, but it is a core sign of the character — of the troupe blocking a scene from the school play for the fi fth time. full potential, and the school is here to help us reach this goal. faith and virtue — that sustains the character of our nation. It has lived in my heart throughout my life, due not just to my father, What you will witness in any of these scenarios is Trinity-Pawling Adrian is a junior from Brewster, NY. He sings with the Trinitones, but to Dr. Gamage and the great, wise and graceful members of the school faculty, some of whom I remember, whose spirit School at its core. is an editor for the student newspaper, the Phoenix, is a chapel acolyte, performs in school theater productions, and earned a place on the I believe abides, after all these years, in Trinity-Pawling. The faculty do a stellar job of supporting the students Headmaster’s List (Dean’s List) for the fall term. Thank you, and Ms. Reade, for writing about training character by living it in the school’s daily life. and fostering the environment that makes Trinity-Pawling such a successful school. But in actuality the students run the school. Sincerely, ...“serve their fellow men with This article, as well as a few others in this magazine, originally The Rev. Clarke K. Oler appeared in the student newspaper the Phoenix. To see more, please visit it’s digital roost on T-P’s website under T-P Today.

VIEW FROM THE HILL faith and virtue – fides et virtus.”

6 TRINITY-PAWLING WINTER 2010 7 CHAPEL LIFE John Gedrick was ordained priest at Trinity-Pawling in February 2005. He holds an A.B. from Colgate University, M.A. from the University of Chicago and a Masters in Divinity from Yale University. In addition to being Trinity-Pawling’s Chaplain, John teaches English, Philosophy and A Reﬂ ection on Courage Religion, is the faculty advisor to the Phoenix, the school’s weekly student newspaper, and coaches Tennis. John also served on a Long Range by John Gedrick Planning Committee 2010.

E ver since I was asked to write a piece for the Trinity-Pawling magazine, I’ve been looking for a timely angle, and I have found my inspiration in an old phrase from the Father Gedrick with the Acolytes and Vergers for 09-10 confession that the School has come to recite each Tuesday morning. It is a phrase that I hope the school will learn, and I hope it is a phrase that will become a part of us, for if it does become a part of us, Trinity-Pawling might actually come a little closer to her ever present goal of doing what she says she does in educating her boys. I learned this phrase, and it became a part of me when I was a little boy. Episcopalians of long standing may fi nd it living in them as well, but younger generations, I realize, haven’t been given much opportunity for it to take root. The phrase is old, but we still can fi nd it in the red prayer books in All Saints’ Chapel, and for the fi rst time in a long time, Trinity-Pawling’s new chapel schedule will allow us to ask collectively, week after week, that God grant us the courage to live “godly, righteous, and sober” lives. Perhaps, a little background on this year’s new chapel schedule is in order. As Old Boys from different generations are bound to attest, chapel services are as varied in their time and form as are English or history or physics classes. The headmaster has made an astute and forward looking change by moving the time at which we all worship Photo by faculty member Lesli Drewry together from Sunday morning to Tuesday morning. The change, fi rst and foremost, strengthens our Episcopal identity by allowing the entire student body and faculty and staff exposure to a regular service, whose sole purpose is to worship God. Together with the other That kind of courage is divine — it is godly. obligatory chapel services on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, whose purpose is dual, worship and assembly, Trinity-Pawling is once again engaging the discussion about what it That kind of courage is obedient — it is righteous. means to be an Episcopal school by acting on the notion that worship is an essential part of a Trinity-Pawling education. By making chapel for chapel’s sake a more realistic option, That kind of courage is sacrificial — it is sober. Trinity-Pawling is making good on her promise. For years, schools, Episcopal and not, have been pouring resources into buildings, Our singing and praying together means as many things to as many people, but one buildings, and more buildings. Trinity-Pawling’s campus is a prime example, and Scully Hall thing that it means to me is that it allows us to ask for God’s help in living our lives. As a

is our newest, gorgeous endeavor. The extravagance of these building projects is most community gathered in worship, we perform a humbling act. We make the claim that there VIEW FROM THE HILL welcome in advancing our mission and keeping our beds full, but the extravagance of is an interest bigger than our own. We do that by admitting that we do things that are increasing our time spent in chapel may be the most necessary of all allocations. Buildings wrong and hurtful, things that contribute to evil in the world. We ask to be forgiven of those and mission are but hollow things for us who claim to be an Episcopal school if we do things. Then, we ask for the courage not to do those things again or, at least, to a lesser not force ourselves to remember the spiritual foundation of those very buildings and of our degree. That kind of courage is divine — it is godly. That kind of courage is obedient — very mission. Spending an extravagant forty-ﬁ ve minutes every Tuesday morning singing it is righteous. That kind of courage is sacriﬁ cial — it is sober. Most importantly, the asking and praying together may actually help to keep those foundations sure. for help and the granting of it is not a one-shot deal. We ask for forgiveness and are given the courage to act only as we are forgiven every week. It is an extravagant exercise, and I’m glad to say we are doing it again and again and again. VIEW FROM THE HILL

8 TRINITY-PAWLING WINTER 2010 9 PARENTS’ WEEKEND Welcome Parents! Big Questions October 23 - 24, 2009 JAY KELLOGG, ANSWERS… Parents and families of Trinity-Pawling students were on campus to meet with How do you inspire and engage students? Why is teaching at T-P different? What is your proudest moment at T-P? teachers, enjoy presentations, and watch athletes and artists perform. JK: We can inspire our students to succeed JK: Single-sex education is important and JK: I have many fond memories. One that is by encouraging them to use their individual cannot be overlooked when answering this etched clearly in my memory, however, is the talents to fi nd success in the classroom. All question. However, the real reason that teach- baptism of my son Tyler in the Chapel. The 1 students are blessed with talents, but each ing at T-P is different than teaching at many service was conducted in front of the entire must fi nd them as they grow. Once they have other schools is due to the personal relation- school community by the school chaplain. discovered them, with our encouragement, we ships that are formed with the students and Tyler’s Godfather was a former Trinity-Pawling can engage them in activities that excite them families who choose to send their sons here. School student, making it extra special. During and peak their interest. We do this by allow- We work and live here to teach boys how to the same service, I was baptized as well. ing them to be active in the classroom, and learn, and how to become men. We do much My Godfather was also a T-P faculty member, by teaching them to learn through inquiry. more than teach what is between the pages of whom I had grown to respect immensely. a text book. We teach leadership, character, The feeling in the chapel that day will dedication, values, among many other virtues. never be forgotten. The families that we serve appreciate this Jay Kellogg teaches science and is commitment. Lifelong relationships result from Trinity-Pawling’s Head Athletic Trainer. our efforts in the classroom, in the dormitories, 2 3 4 and on the athletic fi elds.

PETER LOCKWOOD ‘10 ANSWERS… How has T-P changed you? What is the secret to success at T-P? What is your proudest moment at T-P? PL: Trinity-Pawling has changed me more than PL: The secret to success, for me, has been PL: My proudest moment at T-P happened I ever imagined it could. The most important pretty simple. I’ve done the best when I have recently, when I fi nished second for our Cross thing T-P did for me was to force me to step out put time and effort into my schoolwork. When Country team at New England’s. I had never of my shell, get involved, and try new things. you study, read, and do your work thoroughly, run cross country before this year, and the fact 5 6 7 8 Beginning in the Middle School, in a class of instead of going as fast as possible just to get that I could be successful at something after nine, I couldn’t hide in the back of the room it done, it really makes a difference. Once you such a short period of time really amazed me. as I had done previously. I was encouraged do that, everything else pretty much falls in to It was a great way to end the season, at least Special Keynote Address by Joe Ehrmann to participate, which in retrospect helped me place. for me, and it makes me wish I had started a Former NFL star Joe According to Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis mature and become who I am today. few years ago. Ehrmann, now an Colts, Ehrmann “presents in a straightforward ordained minister and way what it means to be a good man and a football coach for the good teammate.“ FITCH LOCKWOOD, CURRENT PARENT ‘10 ANSWERS… Gilman School, a Ehrmann maintains that the benchmarks 910 private all-boys school which defi ne manhood (athletic prowess, How does T-P bring out the best in What words would you use to describe What is your proudest moment during in Baltimore, MD, sexual conquest, and economic success) are your son? the T-P community? Peter’s six years at T-P? Photos: presented a special lies that obscure boys’ ideas of what it means FL: In Peter’s early years in public school FL: “Supportive, professional, and dedi- FL: This is a hard question.Through his six keynote address to to be a man. His message transcends sports, 1 Bradley Canfi eld ‘13, William and Susan he was unable to fi nd his place. He was cated.” I have yet to meet a staff member years at T-P there have been many times that the Trinity-Pawling School community during as he presents a strategy directed at building 2 Thomas Gardner ‘10, Patricia (Rivard) allowed to drift by and was not pushed to with whom I was not impressed. “Structured, my son has made me proud, from his athletics Parents’ Weekend in Gardiner Theater. engaged members of a community with and Gregory reach his potential. When we enrolled Peter diverse and challenging.” From the classroom to his grades. The latest I can recall is his Ehrmann, who played professional an emphasis on positive relationships and 3 Daniel Morris ‘11, Maria at T-P, he was no longer allowed this luxury. to the playing fi eld, the school creates clear vocal solo onstage during the concert on Par- football for 13 years and was selected as having a cause beyond self. Consequently, he became more aware of his expectations, and provides the support, ents’ Weekend — how Paul Nelson helped 4 Joseph Bedlington ‘11, Tania and Mark the Indianapolis Colts Man of the Year, has John Kalin ’10, of Mendham, NJ, said, goals and his potential, and he developed as encouragement, and resources to accomplish Peter accomplish this is beyond me! This from been called “The Most Important Coach in “My2 life changed when I heard Joe Erhmann 5 Paul Falanga ‘11, Paul T-P puts it — a sense of pride. His willingness a boy’s goals. a child that didn’t speak until he was four! America” by Parade Magazine (8/29/04). speak. I read Jeffery Marx’s book Season of 6 Austin Shoecraft ‘10, with Headmaster to take challenging classes, participate in This really shows how far Peter has come As the subject of the New York Times best- Life, so I had some idea of what to expect, Smith and his mother Marianne various sports, and integrate himself into the with the support of the Trinity-Pawling faculty. seller Season of Life by Pulitzer Prize-winning but hearing him in person was so inspira- community, while a day student, is a credit to 7 Steven Ka Wai Chen ‘10 with Mai Ling author Jeffrey Marx, Reverend Ehrmann tional. I began visualizing a world where a Henrichson, Ed. Consultant the support and encouragement of the staff has inspired many to improve their life, man would be defi ned by the “right” things 8 Evan Kanouse ‘12, Patricia and atmosphere fostered at Trinity-Pawling. challenging people to live life with purpose and none of the “wrong” things.” VIEW FROM THE HILL and passion. 9 Frankie Palmer ‘13, Denise 1 0 Michael Boylan ‘13, Elizabeth 10 TRINITY-PAWLING WINTER 2010 11 T-P IN THE WORLD “ So, I travel. And I learn. And I meet students who are hungry for the opportunities, the challenges and the fun that life at MANDARIN CHINESE PROGRAM Trinity-Pawling provides.” —Admission Director, MacGregor Robinson

Trinity-Pawling Boys Meet, Compete with and Learn from Boys from All Around the World by MacGregor Robinson We’re Studying Chinese! i, I’m Mr. Robinson, and I don’t are a lot of smart people out there. They’re went that afternoon, there were people know you.” It’s late November and hungry for success. And they’re lining up in celebrating the Yankees’ victory. Is there the names of old kids whom I droves to work hard and build lives. anywhere on the planet — anywhere at all id you know that one out of every fi ve people on earth learns Three students share their experiences H to speak Mandarin Chinese as their native tongue? Did you haven’t seen in months have somehow A few quick facts: Cities in Asia are — that one can go to escape obnoxious D slipped away. As for the names of the new big. If, for instance, you land at Narita, Yankees fans? know that, for the past 20 years, China has had the fastest grow- learning Chinese: “ kids, that’s defi nitely a work in progress. Tokyo’s international airport, at 2:30 PM on I went to Vietnam for the fi rst time in ing economy on the planet? Did you know that economic analysts Andrew Duplessie ’11, New York, NY No matter how many times I go through this, a Friday afternoon, it will take you two-and- November and was amazed by the students already cite an acute shortage of Mandarin speakers in America, though, it feels odd. This is my home, after a-half hours by bus to get to a hotel at the I met. In this nominally Communist country, a problem that will only grow worse over the next twenty years as Why did you want to take this class? all. I return after a few months on the road, center of the city. That’s because there are there is an incredible hunger for material the U.S. and Chinese economies become ever more intertwined? I took this class to not only learn about the culture and somehow I’m a stranger, listening for the twenty million people in Tokyo. New York progress and the educational opportunities Because no educational institution can claim to prepare its and the language but to also relate more easily moods and mores of campus in order to bills itself as “the city that never sleeps.” that drive it. Judging by the boys I met, kids students to meet the challenges of the 21st century without taking into to some of my native Chinese friends. China is fi nd my place and fi t in. Hooey. Not much is happening in Times in Vietnam work their tails off. And they do account the facts above, Trinity-Pawling School, with the generous becoming one of the most powerful countries in the Square at 4:30 AM. Mosey around it in an incredible way — they think of it as support of Mr. Vincent Lo, parent of Adrian ’08, has inaugurated world; I wanted to learn the language! Shinjuku Station at 4:30 AM and you’ll be a privilege to go to school! After all, most of a program of instruction in Mandarin Chinese Language and What is the most diffi cult aspect of learning the language? swept away by the crush of people. their parents really didn’t have that opportu- Cultural Studies. The characters are the hardest aspect of this language. There are One hears much these days about the nity. And for those who are aware of recent Implementing instruction in Mandarin refl ects the School’s over 47,000 characters which depict the beautiful aspects of this “global economic downturn.” I spent fi ve history in Southeast Asia, the warmth that commitment to educating our boys in a fashion that refl ects the culture. A student must write the correct order of strokes, with proper days in China this fall in Beijing and Shang- Vietnamese people show American visitors diversity of an increasingly connected global community. Cultural stroke paths, and thickness of brush or pencil, etc. to successfully hai. At the two admission fairs sponsored is simply astounding. fl uency, particularly with Chinese language, history, literature and construct a character. by The Association of Boarding Schools, Fifty years ago, Hong Kong was a contemporary culture, gives our boys a critical advantage as they there were 1,500 kids looking to go to poor and relatively forgotten outpost of the Joon Sub Lee ’11, Seoul, S. Korea become leaders in their chosen fi elds. high school in America, 750 in each city. British Empire. Today, it is perhaps the most MacGregor Robinson at a reception in The program is led by Amber Rydberg, a graduate of What is the most diffi cult aspect of learning S. Korea in November The next largest fair I go to in a typical year technologically progressive and materially Middlebury College with a degree in Chinese literature and political the language? might see 150 people in attendance. prosperous city in the world. Spend a few Since tones are essential, that is one of the most As the Admission Director, there’s a contra- science. Currently, two sections of Mandarin are being taught, When I was in Beijing, ten inches of days in Hong Kong, and you come away diffi cult aspects. I must always make sure I am diction at the heart of what I do: To spread with a total of 23 students studying Chinese. snow fell. This was kind of unusual as it was convinced that the center of economic grav- pronouncing a word in the right tone, which is the word about Trinity-Pawling and let Approximately seventy percent of the class is devoted to late October and snow isn’t usually seen in ity on the globe has defi nitely shifted east. quite complicated. families and students know about the that city until December. We learned what So, I travel. And I learn. And I meet learning the language — writing and reading characters and pro- What do you most enjoy about this class? opportunities here, I have to spend months was really unusual about that snowfall a students who are hungry for the opportuni- nouncing words. The remainder of the time is focused on learning on the road away from campus. The longer couple of days later when we left the coun- ties, the challenges and the fun that life at about Chinese culture. Students also participate in Zh ngwén Zhu zi. I like the idea of learning another language. It’s amazing to be able I’m away, however, the harder it is for me try, however. Turns out, it was man made. Trinity-Pawling provides. To me, it seems Translated as Chinese Language Table, boys are able to apply their to say something not only in English or Korean but also in Chinese! to understand, let alone explain, life at T-P. language skills in a real-life setting by engaging in discussion about The Chinese government, struggling with the like the best of all possible situations: a win/ Cameron Ogbolu ’11, Ashland, KY It’s no surprise, then, that when I return to effects of a prolonged drought in the north, win proposition. American boys at Trinity- Chinese language and culture during sit-down lunch twice per month. Pawling, I feel a huge sense of relief. I’m had “seeded” the clouds in order to produce Pawling get to meet, compete with and What is the most diffi cult aspect of learning back with my people, at my school, in my rain. They got caught with a snap cold learn from boys from all around the world. the language? place. Truly, I’m home. front moving through the region. Instead of And international students are offered the Unlike learning other languages, the Chinese There is one huge tradeoff for this feel- producing much-needed rain, they produced incredible advantages provided schools like language consists of three parts: characters, pinyin Mandarin students enjoy a guided tour ing of dislocation, though. It’s amazing what snow that tied the Chinese capital region Trinity-Pawling. (the Romanized way of writing the word) and the you learn on the road simply by visiting of Chinatown in December, where they English meaning. I think that’s what makes learning up in knots for days. Despite the glitch, I So when the jet lag wears off, I ask the visited the Museum of Chinese in America, VIEW FROM THE HILL other countries, seeing how people live and Chinese more diffi cult. was stunned by the proposition. Can you students at Trinity-Pawling to put me on the poked around some shops, bought bubble learning about their priorities. Thomas Fried- imagine Uncle Sam attempting to seed the spot. I ask them to quiz me on their names. tea, and had lunch at Wo Hop. A Chinese What do you most enjoy about this class? man, the columnist in The New York Times, clouds over Florida? That way, I’ll get to know them faster. That New Year Celebration excursion occurred in I enjoy the active learning atmosphere of this class. tells all who will listen that the world is fl at. Milestones in Asia — the World Expo way, I’ll get to know them better. That way, February. An outdoor Chinese fi lm festival is By this, he means that the “net” generation in Shanghai scheduled for this summer, the admission guy will be better equipped planned for a warm weekend this spring. — those who have grown up in the age of World Cup soccer, cricket, rugby in recent to do his job: spread the word about our instant global communication — will com- years — go virtually unnoticed in the states. community across the country, and around . pete not just with those from the local public Yet, as a passenger in a taxi in Taipei this the world. high school, but with workers from around fall, I was accosted by the driver extolling, MacGregor Robinson has been Trinity-Pawling’s the entire world. To spend just a little time as best he could in sign language, the Director of Admission since 1999. A graduate of beyond the borders of the U.S. is to learn virtues of the New York Yankees who had Brooks School, MacGregor holds an A.B. from the truth of this proposition. Trust me: There just won the World Series. Everywhere one Princeton and a M.A.T. from Brown. VIEW FROM THE HILL

Mandarin students learn to make Chinese 12 TRINITY-PAWLING WINTER 2010 dumplings in honor of Chinese New Year. 13 T-P IN THE WORLD BOYS BEING BOYS

“ You are the chosen. You have a responsibility to do something with the gifts you have been given.” T-P Snapshots —Da Chen

Da Chen by Maria Buteux Reade

e stood on the stage and blew into a hollow tube of wood. A magical melody emerged. He uttered words into the microphone, and poetic images ﬂ owed forth. Yet as a child, teachers told him he was not worthy to be enrolled H in elementary school and he almost gave up hope for entering high school. However, this “skinny kid with a big head” was determined to reverse the course of his doomed life. Buoyed by a tenacious spirit and a passion for words, Da Chen transcended his family’s curse. His disciplined study regimen propelled him to the top of his class. He pored over borrowed textbooks for hours at a time, reading under sooty kerosene lanterns and eating occasionally. When he looked around our prestigious campus and reminded us that “we are the chosen” and should be grateful for all that we have, this man who came from nothing knew of what he spoke. Da Chen averred that “You are the chosen. You have a responsibility to do something with the gifts you have been given.” He reminded us of the luxuries that we enjoy: easy access to open education, plenteous food and drink, clean and safe facilities. He urged us not to take these opportunities for granted. “You and your friends can go to the mall and buy some new kicks. What about the kids your age on the other side of the globe who are stuck in sweat shops making these sneakers for pennies a day?” Da Chen graduated with honors from the Beijing Languages and Culture University. He won a full scholarship to Columbia Law School in 1985 and arrived in the United States with $30 in his pocket. He was 23. Da became a U.S. citizen in 1996 and moved to the Hudson Valley in 1998. He and his wife, Sunny, have two young children, Victoria age 14 (a student at Milton Academy in Massachusetts) and Michael age 11. Although he has a law degree, Mr. Chen has authored six novels and has two more underway. His memoir Colors of the Mountain is now required reading at eight universities in the United States. Da Chen said the story was painful to retell but he wanted his children to know the truth. “Chinese culture teaches us to blame ourselves. As a child, I thought my family’s suffering was because of me, of something I had done. Writing this memoir helped me to see that the problems During a lunchtime gathering with the were not my fault. The corrupt Communist government created the suffering.” twenty-three boys who are studying Mandarin, Yet in spite of the often terrible aspects of his childhood, Da Chen remains optimistic. someone asked Mr. Chen how to make faster His spirituality and faith in mankind have been fortiﬁ ed rather than broken. progress learning the language. He simply “ We are stronger than any negative force on earth — we humans endure.” stated, “There is no easy way, no short cuts.” However, he followed up with sage advice: New York Times best-selling author Da Chen “Try to see each character as fun with a unique visited Trinity-Pawling as part of the John Lloyd Owen history to itself. Learn to appreciate the graphic Work Hard, Play Hard! aspect of the Chinese language. Enjoy the Speaker Series. beauty of the symbols for words such as sun, Colors of the Mountain, is an autobiographical book T-P boys are busy, but that doesn‘t keep them from dog, water, mountain.” Studying a language which gives insight into the struggles of Maoist China. being boys, and having some fun. Here are just a few things that the boys have been up to this year: affords a glimpse into the culture and the vast Growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution, Hamsterball, ”Twin Day“, the Bonfire, canoe trips, history of the country…People who study Da Chen brought to life the China of his youth, and snow football, pond hockey, Trivia Night. T-P in the Mandarin are getting an edge on their peers.” delivered a captivating presentation.

Spring: dances, The Hypnotist, Casino Night, movies on the quad, and much more.

14 TRINITY-PAWLING WINTER 2010 15 INTRODUCING SCULLY HALL

Scully Dining Hall

S cully Hall, the new dining center on campus named for generous donors Marlynn and William Scully ’57, can be described with a dazzling array Scully Hall Is of numbers (see sidebar “By the Numbers”). But perhaps the one that speaks loudest is this: a 20 percent increase in participation in dining hall meals since the boys fi rst streamed into the new building for dinner on September 13. So reports Dining Services Manager Mark Barone, who has been at Trinity-Pawling for 12 years. Business at The Cave, the snack bar in Cluett, Now Serving he notes, has suffered a corresponding precipitous decline. Mr. Barone couldn’t be happier about the situation. “The atmosphere is wonderful,” he says, referring to spirits in both the dining area and the kitchen. By the Numbers “The equipment is all state of the art, and it’s much more effi cient. The lighting is better. ‘Wow’ is the word that you hear out of everyone’s mouth when they fi rst • A 6,000 square ft. dining room walk into the building. We’re trying to wow them with the food as well.” comfortably seats 400 diners Head Prefect Darren Palmer captured the enthusiasm of the boys when • 860 square ft. small group dining he said at the building’s dedication: “Scully Hall is more impressive than many room comfortably seats 48 diners of the colleges I visited this summer, and it is defi nitely nicer than some of our • Geothermal technology includes rival prep schools. I hope other visiting teams can eat dinner here after their 18 wells, each 500 ft. deep, and 18,000 ft. of piping games so we can show off this place to them.” The Scullys, too, are pleased with the results of their gift. “I think the • 20% increase in meal participation at the dining hall building is absolutely tremendous,” Mr. Scully says. “It’s a great addition to the campus. My wife and I are very pleased and proud of the job that was done.” • The largest gift in the school’s history, given by Marlynn and William The Project that Almost Wasn’t Scully ‘57, which made the new dining center possible Renovation and expansion of the dining hall was the last of the projects that T-P trustees and administration hoped to achieve as part of the Centennial Campaign. The existing structure, built in the 1970s, was crowded, able to seat 270 comfortably though the community of students, faculty and their family members numbers 400. Columns, placed every 15 feet to support the overhead grid, interfered with sight lines during events. But as the Campaign neared its end, it looked like funding for the improvements might not happen. Then Bill and Marlynn Scully paid a visit to campus. “I wanted to do something signifi cant for the school. So we talked to Arch about Trinity-Pawling’s greatest needs,” Bill says. “The dining hall was at the top of the list.” VIEW FROM THE HILL “My wife and I discussed the matter and agreed wholeheartedly to endorse the dining hall project. Our motivations were twofold. First, it was an opportunity to pay back the generosity of Matt Dann, then Headmaster of Trinity-Pawling, for my two years at T-P were on full scholarship. Those were very critical years for me. Secondly, while Trinity-Pawling has made tremendous progress over the years, T-P is still behind some of its competitors in terms of its physical plant and endowment. So there was a real need. I’m elated that we were able to do something of this magnitude.”

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Photo by David Lamb 16 TRINITY-PAWLING WINTER 2010 17 INTRODUCING SCULLY HALL The Dedication Ceremony • Trinity-Pawling School celebrated the dedication of its new dining center Scully Dining Hall continued Scully Hall on Sept. 25, 2009. • The dedication ceremony was attended by T-P students and faculty, William Scully ’57 and Walt Hauser ’96 What’s New Marlynn and Bill Scully ’57, board members, leadership donors, local Physical Plant Director Ed Hauser supervised the construction project. Originally, he dignitaries and special guests. says, the intention was simply to expand the existing building. “Arch had that plan • A ribbon cutting ceremony followed speeches given by Headmaster in his desk drawer when Bill Scully walked in,” says Mr. Hauser. Over a period of Arch Smith, Head Prefect Darren Palmer ’10 and Bill Scully ’57. months, as discussions progressed, “it became clear that the only way to accomplish • The new building, on the site of the former dining hall, is LEED Certiﬁ ed what we wanted to do at the quality level that Bill Scully was looking at,” was to (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.) Head Prefect build a new dining center. • The lead architect for the project was Walt Hauser, T-P Class of 1996. Darren Palmer ’10 The plan evolved: it called for a dining room 25 percent bigger than the old one with no columns and comfortable seating capacity for 448 Bill Scully looks forward (including 48 in a separate small dining room). Edward P. Hauser, Director of Trinity-Pawling’s to championship celebrations It was determined that the building should be a Physical Plant is pictured on the construction site of Scully Hall in March 2009 with students at the dining center model sustainable energy project that could qualify Tom Dennen ’11, Mitchell Bottini ’12, for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Mark Salerno ’09, Le