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BOARD OF TRUSTEES DEAR FRIENDS of MBS, M. Thomas Conway, President Michael Ranger, Vice President It is my pleasure to share with you where we are in the winter of Katherine Rohrer, Vice President 2011, and to update you on the state of some of our more significant John Taylor, Treasurer programs and initiatives. Richard Markee, Secretary p.18 p.16 Our new iPad program is thriving. Given the nature of our curricular philosophy and our commitment to maximize student engagement BOARD MEMBERS MBS Celebrates Homecoming App Attack wherever possible, we have followed through on our belief that our John Adams students will be central to the process of finding new and creative uses Penny B. Boorman ’51 for this technology. We have developed an exploratory, non-prescriptive Patrick Burke ’84 WINTER 2011 model, where students may find their own comfort zones so that the Mary-Ellen Campbell (Honorary) iPad simply becomes another tool for use in their ongoing academic Paolo Cucchi and intellectual journey. With a newly renovated Wilkie Hall serving as John M. Egan the technology center, and with the many curricular innovations now John F. Fay Contents coming or soon to be coming online, we are poised to offer a truly Wilfredo Fernandez transformational academic experience for our students. Linda S. George 1 Remarks from the Headmaster David V.H. Hedley ’64 (Honorary) 2 News Briefs It is interesting to note that, contrary to what one may think, and some Allan P. Kirby, Jr. ’49 (Honorary) had predicted, the School-wide focus on technology has not led to a Sheila Klehm 6 Wilkie Hall Transformed into Technology Center depersonalization of our academic enterprise. If anything, it seems to Michael Magner 8 Installation of Peter Caldwell/Speech & Photos be increasing our human connections and inspiring close, collaborative Betsy Patterson exchanges. While last spring the anticipation was that 30-40% of the John Peirano 16 App Attack: Young Capitalists Collide in “Stock Wars” faculty would want to use the iPad in the classroom, in fact, 100% of Joe Robillard 17 Nancy Zhu: Feeling at Home, Far from Home the teachers opted to try it. We are holding workshops on creative Debra Roth applications that are available, and faculty have shared what has worked particularly well in their own classrooms in front of Lee Kellogg Sadrian ’89 18 MBS Celebrates Homecoming diverse audiences, including students, other faculty, parents and Board members. Some teachers have found that the iPad Barbara Sandelands 20 Crimson Corner Varsity Sports Round-Up has simplified grading and offers the opportunity for giving students oral feedback via sound files. Some also feel that Roger Schwarz ’66 they can keep better track of the work their students produce and their trajectory of improvement. Many students have Haleh Shafaie 22 Alumni Spotlight: Afi Daitey ’05 - at Harvard also expressed similar growth in perception and self-awareness. Monya Taylor ’88 24 Class Notes & In Memoriam Siobhan A. Teare ’77 Beyond the iPad program, this fall we have enjoyed a number of special moments including the inaugural moment for student government and the Headmaster Installation ceremony. The arts have been flourishing; we had a full house for Director of Development this fall’s Contemporary Music Workshop, and a very successful fall play, The Servant of Two Masters. Alison Cady Director of Communications We have also had a strong fall in sports: girls’ field hockey won the prep championships, girls’ soccer had the best record in Steve Patchett the history of the school, girls’ tennis won the prep tournament and the boys’ soccer team made it to the semi-finals of the Associate Director of Alumni Relations Prep Championship and the of the States. Finally, we were happy to have a varsity football team back in action this year! Greg WIlliams Features Writer Carol Selman ‘64 With the extraordinary legacy of Alex Curtis providing a solid foundation, along with the constant and ongoing work of all who consider themselves part of the MBS “family,” I am pleased to report that we are poised for continued and even Photography David Kramer ‘69, Steve Patchett greater success. Designer Jennifer DeAngelis Printer With all best wishes from campus, AJ Images

Peter J. Caldwell Headmaster

1 Harrison Kronfeld ’12, Dylan Krouse ’12, Michael Magner Written by Carlo Goldoni in the style of Commedia ’12, Casey Miller ’12, Thomas O’Brien ’12, Maura Passione dell’arte, The Servant of Two Masters had one foot in the ’12, Elizabeth Pellicane ’12, Alexandra Rakow ’12, Matthew theatrical traditions of 17th Century Italy and the other Rosenberg ’12, Devon Seelig ’12, Taylor Silvestri ’12, and planted firmly in the contemporary humor of Saturday Sharon Zelnick ’12. Night Live! Guests enjoyed getting a jump on their holiday shopping, The cast of The Servant of Two Masters included: winning fabulous raffle prizes and baskets of goodies, and Harrison Kronfeld ’12 as Truffaldino, Rachel Donahue ’12 as catching up with old friends. The fall fashion show is one of Smeraldina, Susanna Mathews ’12 as Beatrice, Christopher the Parents’ Association’s major fundraisers. Proceeds from MBS DeBono ’12 as Florindo, Kyle Fisher ’12 as Silvio, Samantha this year’s event will be used to directly benefit the students Cocuzza ’12 as Clarice, Rachel Butensky ’13 as Brighella, and programs of Morristown-Beard School. Austin Fernandez ‘12 as Pantalone, Sailesh Doriaswamy ’12 News Briefs as Lombardi, Kevin Glancy ’12 as Poddutore, Alexa Rojek ’15 as Assistente, Emily Evans ’14 as Vessitaria, Nancy Zhu ’13 as Agitato, Erin Hargrave-Kerns ’14 as Suggeritore, Rachel Although test-taking was strictly optional, the Trustees Moss ’13 as Patronessa, Julia Sweeney ’14 as Espozina, JD Huge Response and Alumni Board members participated in the daily Parker ’15 as Faccino, Pooja Aggarwal ’14 as Cammararie, for Food Drive routine including classes, activities and lunch. and Carina Steficek ’15 as Battitora. The musicians are played by Charlie Hill ’12, Spencer Zubrow ’12, and Danielle Morristown-Beard DiRaddo ’14. School’s September food Danielle Ciccocicola ’12 was the stage manager for the Student Models Hit the Runway on drive was a huge success, Okun Named Merit Semifinalist production along with assistant stage manager Ben Miller “Fashion Avenue” as the MBS community ’12. The house manager was Jillian Griffith ’14. Poster art collected more than 2,000 Morristown-Beard for the production was designed by Ashley Young ’14. The Guests at the annual Morristown-Beard School fall items to benefit The School senior Harry backstage crew included Ben Miller ’12, Peter Hoeller ’12, fashion show enjoyed taking a stroll down “Fashion Community FoodBank of Okun ’12 is in some pretty Kyle Movsovich ’13, Eric Fernandez ’14, Ali Maser ’13, and Avenue” on November 8th at the Birchwood Manor in New Jersey’s Backpack elite company after being Kayla Terry ’15. Whippany. Program. named a semifinalist in The entire MBS community is grateful to co-chairs The drive was the annual National Merit Elaine Rago and Mimi Sclafani as well as the many coordinated by MBS junior Scholarship Program. parent volunteers, faculty, staff and friends whose hard Daniel Collins ’13 with the The pool of nationwide work and generosity made the day a success. help of teachers Andrea Deventer and Jessica Weinberger. semifinalists represents More than 20 MBS seniors appeared on the runway The Backpack Program provides food on weekends to at- less than one percent of alongside professional models, highlighting fashions by risk kids whose only source of regular food may be the free U.S. high school seniors. Saks Fifth Avenue at The Mall at Short Hills. In total, more school lunch program. The group was selected than 80 members of the senior class also participated by Thanks to the entire MBS community for making the out of 1.5 million students walking the runway and presenting a member of their drive so successful, especially Holly Darby’s Middle School who earned qualifying family with a special gift. advisory and Dr. Samara Landers’ Upper School advisory PSAT scores for achieving the highest scores. Morristown-Beard models included: Tyler Braslow ’12, which donated the most food. As a result of their generosity, Okun and the 16,000 other students nationwide now have Zachary Chodor ’12, Thomas DePoalo ’12, Rachel Donahue these advisories were treated to a special breakfast with an opportunity to continue in the competition for some ’12, Will Drucker ’12, Austin Fernandez ’12, Mia Geswelli Headmaster Peter Caldwell. 8,000 Merit Scholarship Awards worth $34 million that will ’12, Griffin Giordano ’12, Alexis Givens ’12, Zachary Gray be offered in the spring. To become a finalist, a semifinalist ’12, Jessica Greene ’12, Maura Hargrave-Kerns ’12, Reid must have an outstanding academic record throughout Harris ’12, John Horowicz ’12, high school, be endorsed and recommended by the school Chess Players on the Move principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier qualifying test performance. At Morristown-Beard School, Okun is a co-captain of the Quiz Bowl team, culture editor for the student newspaper, a member of the Crimsingers a capella group, and a member of the Business, Finance and Investment Club. He has also been a member of the cross country team and served as a member of the yearbook staff. The group of semifinalists will be whittled down to Trustees & Alumni Go Back to School finalists in February, 2012. Scholarship winners will be announced in April. Morristown-Beard School Trustees and Alumni Board members visited campus on Monday, October 24th to see what a typical day at MBS is really like. Trustee and Alumni Board participants included Joe MBS Stages Fast-Paced Farce “Servant of Baker ’65, Tom Conway, Linda George, Loretta James ’62, Two Masters” Betsy Patterson, Joe Robillard, and Haleh Shafaie. Each visitor was paired with a student host for the day and was Audiences were treated to an evening of plot twists, able to get an accurate glimpse of campus life by sitting in Six Morristown-Beard Middle School students mistaken identities, and laugh-out-loud comedy as the on activities and classes. Students Caitlin Brown ’13, Mike experienced the thrill of competition - and were also able to Morristown-Beard School Performing Arts Department Koslov ’13, Elizabeth Mignon ’15, Jackson Robillard ’16, Lux make some new friends - at an all-day chess tournament at presented this year’s Upper School fall play, The Servant of Saravanapavan ’15, Jaynie Siegel ’12 and Nina Zwarycz ’12 Central Middle School in Stirling on October 19th. Two Masters, from November 9th through the 12th. served as tour guides for the day. Morristown-Beard’s team placed fourth in the competition

2 3 MBS Spirit Reaches New Heights! against students from 10 area middle schools including section.” Central Middle School, Delbarton, Oak Knoll School, Casey as also pursued opportunities to sing outside of Newark Academy, Oratory Prep, St. Virgil’s, Morris Plains, class as well. She has performed in spring musicals, has sung As Scooby Doo, a large group of Super Mario Brothers, and Frelinghuysen School, and Ridgedale Middle School. the National Anthem for football games, and has performed the Rugrats approached the podium at Morning Meeting on This Consortium regularly participates in fun and friendly as part of the Contemporary Music Workshop. October 11th, one thing became abundantly clear - Spirit competitions, including the Foreign Language Day event She is also a four-year starter on the MBS girls’ varsity Week had arrived at Morristown-Beard School! in the spring, which has been coordinated by Morristown- soccer team. “A young person with her voice and her This year’s activities were held from October 11th through Beard Middle School French teacher Soni Dougherty and strength of character will be a success in all she does,” said the 14th with a full slate of activities aimed at promoting hosted at MBS for the past several years. Mr. Van Hoven. class unity and boosting School spirit to a fevered pitch. Middle School science teacher William Lamson said all of The Music Student of the Month program is not designed the students played extremely well. The celebration culminated with Homecoming on Saturday, to simply honor extraordinary musicians, but to recognize October 15th. This year’s MBS Consortium Chess Team players those students who put forth a tremendous effort to Students were asked to dig deep into their closets to included Ryan Fisher ’16, Dylan Henry ’16, Alexander Ives embody what it is to be a good member of a band, choir or ’16, Mikaeel Jan ’17, Corey Joskowitz ’16, and Blake Kernan orchestra. The program honors students who demonstrate participate in Cartoon Character Day, Pajama Day, Class ’18. extraordinary leadership, personal development, and an Color Day, and Crimson Day. Special thanks to the Crimson overall sense of musicianship. Club for generously donating the Class Color Day T-shirts. the 72nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. On the playing field, the seniors and juniors squared Casey Miller ’12 Honored for Vocals He attended Maryount Manhattan College for Dance off in girls’ flag football, dodgeball, and boys’ field hockey, New Connections With 9th Grade and Musical Theatre and also studied dance with Amber with the seniors emerging victorious in every contest. The English & History Perkins, David Parsons, Dereky Mitchell and Joshua faculty team took top honors in the tug-of-war competition, Bergasse. Kermidas has taught at Binghamton University beating out several tough freshmen and senior teams. This year’s freshmen and The Dance Connection, in addition to the West Side are making some new and Dance Center in Randolph, NJ. exciting connections between He returned to Morristown-Beard School in December their English and History when The Kermidas Dance Company performs courses. “Cinderella – A Modern Story” in Founders Hall on The Humanities Program December 3rd and 4th. is one of the first major responses to the skills-based, critical thinking enriched Middle School Spellers Compete curriculum called for by our current Strategic Plan. There is an inherent sense The program combines of drama and suspense in a what had been separate 9th spelling bee, and that was grade English and History courses into a comprehensive, certainly the case on October collaborative and cross-disciplinary course of study that 19th as a dozen MBS Middle stresses skills over content and is grounded in making School students took center thematic connections between history and literature from a stage in Founders Hall to variety of cultural perspectives and historical periods. battle it out in the annual “As they begin their Upper School careers, students will spelling bee. acquire a set of common skills central to the development of One by one, the students a liberal arts education,” said Dean of Faculty John Mascaro. approached the podium to “Plans to expand this approach to 10th grade English and stand in front of an eerily History are already being actively explored.” silent audience and wrestle with words like “stethoscope,” “prairie,” “geyser” and “hallucination.” Broadway Dancer Teaches When the smoke cleared, San Diego Chargers Practice on Campus Master Classes six Middle Schoolers were left standing and represented Before hitting the field to play the New York Jets, the Broadway dancer Daniel Kermidas visited Morristown- Morristown-Beard School San Diego Chargers tuned up on the Morristown-Beard Congratulations to Morristown-Beard senior Casey Miller Beard School on October 6th and 7th to conduct master at Delbarton School in football field on Saturday, October 22nd. ’12, who was selected as a Music Student of the Month by classes and discuss the ins and outs of being a professional December in a competition the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. Casey was Quarterback Philip Rivers and his teammates did a performer. against other area students. Last year, Morristown- honored on stage during intermission of In The Heights on walk-through practice on Burke Field as members of the Kermidas, who was part of Broadway’s first national Beard captured first place in the competition, and also Morristown-Beard football team were invited to watch. October 22nd. had the top overall speller, Amogh Anakru ’17. tour of West Side Story and is co-founder of the Kermidas “For our kids, I think it was an amazing experience,” said At Morristown-Beard School, Casey is a four-year member Congratulations to seventh grader Amogh Anakru of the chorus and also sings as part of the MBS contemporary Dance Company, led students through a number of dance MBS Interim Director of Athletics Joanne Dzama. “Since it routines including choreography from West Side Story. He ’17, eighth grader Priya Aggarwal ’16, and seventh a cappella group, Crimsingers. “Since her freshman year, she was a walk-though practice, the Chargers weren’t wearing also discussed his career path with students and answered grader Lucas Fagan ’17 who comprised Morristown- has shown leadership through her actions. Other students Beard’s “varsity” team of spellers. The MBS “junior their helmets or shoulder pads. You could see their faces have seen it and have followed her lead,” said MBS Choral questions about auditions and the business of dancing. His choreography credits include Technolite, The varsity” team included sixth grader Sarah Yamashita and see that they’re normal guys – just much, much bigger.” Director Bruce Van Hoven. “As a singer, she has grown ’18, seventh grader Olivia Land ’17, and seventh grader The Jets defeated the Chargers, 27-21, in the contest tremendously during her time here, progressing from an Nutcracker, A Night of New York, Wonderland, One Night Ryan Waters ’17. as Plaxico Burress’ three touchdown catches led eager freshman with a nice voice to the clear leader of her Only, and Alice in Wonderland. Kermidas’ other credits include So You Think You Can Dance (seasons 4 and 5) and New York’s comeback.

4 5 School Celebrates BY Steve Patchett New Technology Center

Morristown-Beard School’s new technology center, Wilkie Hall, took center stage THIS FALL as the MBS Board of A younger member of the Talmage Family tests the new Trustees hosted a Mr. and Mrs. Burton Talmage ’49 Wilkie Technology Lab. special reception for supporters of the renovation project.

≥ After housing the School’s Performing Arts Department for many years, Wilkie Hall re-opened in September and is serving an important new role as the MBS technology hub. The building is not only providing the necessary infrastructure for programs such as the iPad roll-out, it is also housing all of the technology department staff and boasts a high-tech meeting space for up to 100 people – perfect for internal gatherings, The Talmage Family together to celebrate the Talmage Sisters Caitlin Trought, MBS Educational Technology presentations and seminars, as well Parents’ Technology Lab opening. Coordinator and Hilary Trought Morris ’97. Association and Crimson Club meetings. Most significantly, the renovation supports ≥ Nancy Wilson and Linda George the School’s curricular evolution by creating new teaching spaces and learning opportunities. The facility also includes two state-of-the-art classrooms, as well as a sound booth/recording studio. At the reception this fall, guests were able to tour the building and see many of its impressive features, including the Talmage Technology Lab, which was donated by Robert Talmage ’53 in honor of Headmaster Valleau Wilkie and Burton Talmage ’49. As a flagship facility on campus, Wilkie Hall represents far more than the renovation of a building – it is a physical representation of Morristown-Beard School’s ongoing

commitment to its students and to 21st Darren Burns, John Egan, Tom Grant ’69, Bruce Adams and Mike Ranger. century learning.

6 7 ≥ In his acceptance address, Mr. Caldwell emphasized that the ceremony was more than just the celebration of one person’s assumption of office. He stated that the day was a celebration of the entire Morristown- Installation Address Beard School community, and a time to reflect on the of Peter Caldwell mission and the work of the School. 11.04.2011 “This installation is for the entire community; this celebration is about the School,” he said. “There is a reason that this building is called Founders Hall, rather than the name of a specific person. You will see on the dedication plaque at the entryway for this building that it says: “A gift from the entire Morristown-Beard School community.” This Our Shared Humanity as building and this ceremony celebrate the work of many.” Shaped by Past and Present The ceremony itself drew from talents throughout the community, including an invocation by Caroline Bernardon ≥ Members of the Board of Trustees, ’18, a benediction by John Pisano ’12, and music by guests, faculty and staff, students, members of the Middle School Chorus, the Upper School parents, alumni, and friends…thank you. Chorus and the Brass Ensemble. The keynote address for I would like to specifically thank Ed Strong for his the installation was delivered by Edward Strong, a founding thoughtful words. Most importantly, I would like to thank partner of Dodger Theatricals. Dodger Theatricals has him and his entire family for their friendship. produced more than two dozen Broadway shows, which My wife and I are very pleased to be here in this community. collectively have won 50 Tony Awards. Between the two of us, we have sixty years of experience at Peter was also officially welcomed by Board President nine different schools, and neither of us has ever been to an Tom Conway, who stated that the School has never been installation before. It is a great honor to be here standing in a better position. before you. I would like to emphasize that this installation is for the “Whether one looks at our admissions and applications, entire community; this celebration is about the School. the education taking place in the classroom, technology, There is a reason that this building is called Founders Hall the arts and sports, facilities, our college matriculation list or rather than the name of a specific person. You will see on what our graduates accomplish after leaving the buildings the dedication plaque at the entryway of this building that (but never really leaving our community), we all understand it says: “A gift from the entire Morristown-Beard School PETER CALDWELL what a special place this is and would entrust it to only the community.” This building and this ceremony celebrate the very best,” he said. “As we look to the future, there is virtually work of many. no limit to what we will accomplish. Peter, the Board and I would like to begin my reflection with the sense of place Officially Welcomed as our entire School look forward to your passion, enthusiasm, that I feel in my four short months as a New Jersey resident ideas, creativity, caring and leadership. On behalf of the and as Headmaster of Morristown-Beard School. The School and every constituent, welcome to Morristown- strength of identity and character of this area and of MBS is Beard School and may you have unprecedented success.” palpable, and it has made me wonder: Where does a sense Headmaster Mr. Caldwell comes to Morristown-Beard School from of place come from? St. Andrew’s School, a coed preparatory boarding school It seems that it comes from the people who live here BY Steve Patchett in Middletown, Delaware, where he served as Assistant now, in the present, and it comes from their remembering A new era at Morristown-Beard Headmaster. historical events. It comes from knowing about the people He received his undergraduate degree in History and who lived here in past decades and centuries, but more School officially began on November Music from Bowdoin College and his Master’s degree in than that. A sense of place is created by family stories and Education from Harvard University. He taught, coached personal memories and by various forms of art, visual art and literary art, myths, legends, and folk stories that spring from soccer, skiing, and lacrosse and served as corridor parent 4th as more than 650 people a specific place. Writer-environmentalist Wallace Stegner at Vermont Academy, where he was appointed Dean says that “placeness is created by time and storytelling.” of Students at the age of 26. Subsequently, he served as gathered in Founders Hall to watch As newcomers to a new neighborhood, a new school, and the installation of the School’s new Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Riverdale a new state, my wife and I have perceived a kind of collective Country School in Manhattan before joining St. Andrew’s consciousness here in these surrounding towns that Headmaster, Peter J. Caldwell. in 1991. During his twenty-year tenure at St. Andrew’s, startles us. In these early months of our life here, we have Mr. Caldwell has been involved in all facets of the school: experienced a visceral awareness of the history of this area, serving as a history teacher; academic advisor; soccer and in the most unexpected moments we have been given coach; cello instructor; Director of Admission and Financial history lessons by people who have lived here for longer than Aid; and for the last twelve years, Assistant Headmaster. we. More often than not we are told “I will never leave this 8 9 area. It is where my family is from.” This and starving that they were ready to to you, the students of Morristown- MBS Faculty in academic regalia for the installation ceremony. was not what we expected when we moved surrender. With most of the remaining Beard School: the value of hard work, to New Jersey. men determined to leave the army when commitment, and the importance of Although we did not know what to their enlistment was over on December working for something larger than Peter J. Caldwell expect, we did not anticipate this powerful 31st, on December 29th Washington yourselves. At a Glance sense of identity, this sense of belonging, realized he had to do something. Although Washington came from this history. Because New Jersey is the I would like to share the words from Virginia, and when we think of him, we most densely populated state, one would a sergeant who listened to General think of Mount Vernon, undoubtedly Education not expect the towns to have a neighborly Washington and watched him try to his time in Morristown in the late 18th feel about them. But they do. The small convince the men to stay on. This is the century became a part of who he was. Ed.M. town pride and the power of local history way the sergeant described Washington: He chose this area with tremendous Harvard School of Education is undeniable. “He alluded to our recent victory at care: he chose Morristown because of During her first trip to her new dentist, Trenton; told us that our services were its perfect geographical location. From A.B. my wife was lectured as she sat in the dentist greatly needed, and we could now do here, he could keep an eye on the British Bowdoin College chair about General Knox’s transporting of more for our country than we ever could headquarters in New York City and the cannon during the Revolutionary War; at any future period; and in the most afford the protection of the Watchung she learned about a road in Princeton still affectionate manner he entreated us to Mountains and the Great Swamp. Professional Experience called “Cold Soil Road” because when the stay.” Despite the tremendous hardship other roads were thawing, it stayed frozen, As General Washington spoke… the of the 28 snow storms of the winter of St. Andrew’s School allowing General Washington’s forces to drum was beating for volunteers but not 1779 when he was here in Morristown, (1991-2011) bring the cannon up to Princeton. When a man stepped forward. At this, “the and despite the generally gloomy period Assistant Headmaster she came home, she said in fifty years, it was General wheeled his horse about, rode in of his encampment, the Revolution Assistant Headmaster for External Affairs the best trip to the dentist she ever had. front of the regiment, and addressing us survived this difficult period in New Director of Admission & Financial Aid In a broader sense, we have become aware again said, “My brave fellows, you have Jersey. For that reason, this place feels Academic Advisor that it was in Camden that Walt Whitman done all I asked you to do, and more hallowed. It is a place that is steeped in chose to spend the last two decades of his life, than could be reasonably expected; but social responsibility, fighting for a cause, Riverdale Country School and in Rutherford where William Carlos your country is at stake…and all that you and working for something larger than (1986-1991) Williams devoted his career to healing hold dear. You have worn yourselves out yourselves. Director of Admission & Financial Aid people physically through medicine and with fatigue and hardships, but we know A sense of place comes from all of Assistant Director of College Guidance figuratively through poetry. In Maplewood, not how to spare you. If you will consent these forces that I have mentioned, History Teacher Asher Brown Durand produced breath- to stay one month longer, you will render and it is something we human beings taking oil paintings of the landscape. that service to the cause of liberty, and to cherish. We have always clung to the Vermont Academy But most relevant for us today is that your country, which you probably never concept of where we are from because (1980-1985) New Jersey is where George Washington can do under any other circumstances. it is part of what makes us who we are. Dean of Students arjorie Fernald, Lucinda From left: Laurel Durst, Darcy Caldwell, M convinced his troops not to give up their The present is emphatically the crisis, Most of us probably come from more History Teacher Caldwell and Alexa Caldwell. service. I know this because a man named which is to decide our destiny” (196). than one place, and you always take part Housemaster Louis told this to my wife and me as we And with these words, Washington of your past with you when you leave. Soccer Coach walked down Jockey Hollow Road. We was able to hold the army together. So I thank my friends from St. Andrew’s think this man must have been a tour guide deeply committed to the cause was School for being here today as a kind of for Washington’s Headquarters because he Washington that he saw his beloved representation of that past that I have in Personal knew even more than the average citizen. Mount Vernon only twice in nine years, me today. He said to us “You have to read the speech and each of those visits was only for a day. So now I have a specific question Married to Darcy Caldwell that George Washington gave his troops Although Washington was for the students of Morristown-Beard Children: Tyler and Alexa, 22; when they were going to leave the army. worshipped in a way no other American School: What do I want you, as Lucinda, 19 George Washington said, ‘We cannot spare has been, he never lost sight of his shared students, to remember from your time you.’” When I asked him to tell me more sense of humanity with the people he at MBS? When you think back on your about that speech, he told me to look it up, led. This is why he was a great leader. As years here, what will you take with you? Special Interests and so I did. As you Morristown-Beard Robert Frost said, George Washington I hope you will take with you from students would know, I wanted to see both was “one of the few, in the whole history MBS, from this place, your clear sense of Playing the cello the primary and the secondary documents. of the world, who was not carried away self that your teachers foster in you every Reading As an historian, my interest was piqued. by power.” His basic respect and concern day. Skiing In 1777, the Revolutionary cause was for others - along with his charisma and I hope you will learn the value of Biking nearly dead. Despite the victories in power - allowed him to change the commitment whether it is to your Hiking Trenton and Princeton, the Revolutionary course of history. family, the community, or a cause. army was utterly depleted. Although many I share this George Washington I hope you will take with you an were fighting for the cause and not for moment with you because this is part appreciation for the value of hard work Dr. John Mascaro introduces Keynote Speaker, Edward Strong. the money, they were so destitute, cold, of what I would like to emphasize in and of itself. I know you can do this

10 11 because I have seen you happily roll and coaches. As a teenager, competing in the Vermont high up your sleeves and stretch yourselves Peter Caldwell embraces Mary DeSalvo at the pre Installation breakfast. school ski championships, Peter himself won the Skimeister in the classroom, on the athletic fields Award as the best all-around skier in the state. This athletic and on this stage. Additionally, I have prowess and dedication to fitness was to continue in college, faith that you will continue to value and indeed to this very day. hard work because you witness every Keynote address But for you to fully appreciate the characteristics distilled day the commitment of your parents. of edward strong into Vermonters by life in its verdant if wintry precincts, I I have never seen such a hardworking 11.04.2011 share this analysis prepared by the President of Middlebury community of parents who offer College in Vermont, John M. Thomas, in the year 1904: tremendous support, time, and energy to allow you to be here. The Vermonter I hope you will continue to nurture Liberty-loving in the extreme: counting no cause small a passion for giving to the greater ≥ Faculty, students, trustees, alumni, in which justice is concerned: careless of superficialities; good, and this starts with giving to family, friends… Peter, Darcy, Alexa, deliberate in decision; droll in speech; piercing to the heart of each other in the small moments of Tyler and Lucinda. What a happy morning this is. a matter with shrewd, discerning instinct; never fooled twice every day. During Spirit Week at the Just look around; let’s take in all the carefully orchestrated in the same way; expecting to work hard for every penny and senior versus junior boys’ field hockey production values– the robes, the music, the flourishes, the anticipating a reasonable amount of disappointment; shrewd game, I saw a boy who was trained in special stirring in the air, your attentive selves, all signifying in a bargain; tough in capacity for work: holding by a cause emergency medical assistance race to an event…a moment…an opportunity…auspices of good through thick and thin; and always with more in him than the aid of a player who was injured. things to come. shows in his gait– such is the Vermonter, one of the most This young EMT’s discreet, calming When I think of the hundreds of students, parents picturesque, and certainly not the least useful, of typical and professional medical assistance and faculty who have flourished under the influence of American men. was extraordinary. The injury was Peter and Darcy Caldwell over the years, I am proud to Talk about timeless– I would say in the century that has serious, and the young MBS emergency be up here to speak for and with the St. Andrew’s School intervened since the crafting of this formula, Peter hasn’t technician immediately requested community (many of whom are here with us), as we cheer strayed far from the mold… and he has made himself my Crimson Crazies t-shirt, which I on the installation of Peter Caldwell as Headmaster of the very useful. Peter graduated from Bowdoin College with pulled off, so that he could staunch the Morristown Beard School. As a Trustee of St. Andrew’s, I am distinction as a double major in history and music and aside bleeding. The fallen hero will be coping particularly pleased (and relieved) to know at last the answer from his academic talents is equally adept on an athletic field with the injury for the rest of the year, to the question often posed behind our closed boardroom (watch out soccer players) or in a concert hall. In fact, the but that’s not the end of the story. doors: when is Peter Caldwell going to be tapped as head image of Peter with his beloved cello was so ubiquitous at St. The next day, the injured boy came of his own school? This sense of inevitability, a tribute from Andrew’s that some of the faculty children took to describing up to me, and the first thing out of the board to Peter in view of his outstanding service and him as “that guy with the big guitar”. He has been known his mouth was an apology for getting invaluable contribution to the life of St. Andrew’s, has now to punctuate a chapel talk with a cello solo so beautifully blood on my shirt. I found his gesture resolved and can be fixed to this date: November 4th, 2011. rendered as to leave the audience awe-struck. The portrait astonishing. I think all from the St. Andrew’s side would agree– what a that emerges from students and fellow faculty of Peter’s In the scheme of things, this story lucky day for Morristown Beard. time at St. Andrew’s is stellar: an exceptional leader with a represents a small moment about one If “all the world’s a stage”, as William Shakespeare would nuanced understanding of what it takes to do things the right Peter Caldwell welcomes former trustee, Polly Campbell boy getting injured and another boy have it, and “one man in his time plays many parts”, (As way, a skilled administrator with strong relationships with helping him. It is also a story about one You Like It, Act II, Scene 7), and I were casting the part his faculty peers, and a respected authority figure to whom boy’s care and generosity and the other of headmaster, Peter Caldwell, the son of boarding school the students gravitate for wisdom and counsel. boy’s courage, strength, and awareness teachers and a veteran of more than a quarter century of At this point in my narrative, I need to introduce a of how we affect others. These are the distinguished academic life, he, Peter Caldwell, would be forceful player in Peter’s academic and traits that allow us to give to the greater perfect casting. But any understanding personal life, his wife Darcy. A superb good. of the qualities of the man begins teacher of English and powerful Finally, after devoting so much of with his place of origin: Vermont, mentor of students in her own right, my reflection on the past, my ultimate the Green Mountain State, where the Darcy is obviously and felicitously hope for what you students will take residents identify themselves either as the bonus track, the force multiplier, with you is the ability to cherish the Woodchucks (native Vermonter) or in this deal for Morristown Beard. present. After all my words about Flatlanders (recent immigrant). Peter Like Peter an exceptional athlete, the past that shapes us, we need to grew up in a town where two school Darcy was captain of her soccer remember and celebrate the here and friends out driving their cars who team and All-Ivy for three years now. The past is fixed and unchanging, happened to meet each other on Main during her undergraduate time but the present offers us the ability to Street could chat for several minutes at Brown; Peter and Darcy met create. The present is malleable. It is unconcerned about interfering with other at the Harvard Graduate School here with us now. Seize it and shape it. traffic because there wasn’t any; and he of Education, where they both grew up in a household where his father and Thank you. took their Masters’ Degrees Peter Caldwell chats with John Kowalik, Headmaster of Peck and Daisy Savage. two brothers were US Olympic Team skiers 12 13 Peter and his wife, Darcy “In my twenty years as head of St. Andrew’s I never hired two people whose characters, integrity and professionalism were as strong as Peter and Darcy’s. Education They were respected and loved by both the faculty and students.” & Athletics: following their distinguished college “Part of Peter’s genius is his to a classmate who is feeling down will careers. My daughter, who spent a consistency, and his ability to maintain be worth as much as any glory won in year happily engaged in Darcy’s junior such an even keel: he could always be the classroom or on the athletic fields, A Caldwell English said simply “after taking her counted on to be there for an advisee or because that’s the Caldwell way. class, I knew how to read.” other student needing some guidance A former colleague put it this way: Family Affair The Caldwell home on the campus or encouragement.” “The essence of Peter is his ability to of St. Andrew’s was always full of In their book “Engines of Innovation, see every student; no one is invisible, students, some friends of Alexa, Tyler The Entrepreneurial University in the or Cinda, but often advisees or students Twenty-First Century”, Chancellor everyone has a name (and he uses it!) The son of boarding school of Peter and Darcy. Legendary Sunday Holden Thorp of the University of and everyone is important. He would teachers, Peter Caldwell has morning breakfasts featuring “mounds North Carolina and Buck Goldstein, greet kids walking down the hall, been deeply immersed in the of steaming eggs, homemade waffles University Entrepreneur in Residence, running up the steps to dorm, walking and cinnamon toast, orange juice and ask us to “consider the following: of to their practice fields and always with life of an independent school gobs of grade A Vermont maple syrup” the eighty-five institutions in existence a great presence and enthusiasm. The community since childhood, (to quote one of the participants) were since 1522– the Catholic Church students trusted him because he told and his professional a regular occurrence chez Caldwell. and Britain’s Parliament among it like he saw it… (and) they always experience reflects this What’s more, Peter bakes all his own them– (of these eighty-five) seventy knew what to expect.” My daughter fundamental truth: he is a bread– no Wonderbread for the are universities”… “hubs of creativity Leda adds: “Mr. Caldwell treats all his Vermonter– and never fails to get his and keepers of an enduring culture of students as individuals who are, while life-long educator. He is also colleagues’ sourdough baguettes to innovation.” What does that say to you clearly teenagers under his authority, a gifted athlete and coach crisp up when they are facing baking about the staying power of the academic challenges. I remember from those world, and the abiding value mankind also bright young adults at an exciting with expertise in soccer, skiing History and Political Science. At Brown, she was the captain of long-ago days of anxious parsing of places on the renewable resource of and formative time in their lives. This and lacrosse. the lacrosse team, Honorable Mention All-Ivy and Academic early childhood parenting books the education? Students, can you see approach fosters an immediate sense All-Ivy. At St. Andrew’s, she was All-American in lacrosse and experts’ conclusion that the happiest, your own school in this continuum of of mutual respect… (oh, and) if you But Peter is hardly the only one in his family to have a a member of 12 varsity teams. She was captain of the soccer, healthiest home environmen ts were the learning, as I do? In attending a school ever find yourself in a situation (with passion for education – or for athletics. basketball and lacrosse teams. ones where all the kids most wanted to like Morristown Beard, you are holding Mr. Caldwell) where you need a little Peter and his wife Darcy, who is also an experienced and hang out. Well, the student population a precious gift– embrace it, cherish it, time to search for your words, simply well-respected educator, have three children: twins Tyler ≥ Tyler Caldwell is an English Intern and crew passing through the Caldwell house make productive use of it, it is the key mention your love of cello music and a and Alexa who recently graduated from Harvard and Brown, coach at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. He kind of says it all. to your and our future. nice Vermont sunset and you’ll be fine.” respectively, and Lucinda, a sophomore at Brown. graduated from Harvard University in May with a B.A. in Here are some of the salient In the sometimes overwhelming You will have inferred by now how English and a minor in Chinese. He rowed for four years at observations about Peter from his discourse conducted on the myriad much we will miss the Caldwells down former colleagues that will sustain his channels of communication we have ≥ Darcy Caldwell earned a B.A. in English & Harvard, and his boat won the Eastern Sprints during his senior in Delaware. At the same time, we administration at Morristown Beard: become used to in the modern age, American literature and sociology from Brown University year as well as The Famous Universities Regatta in China. An recognize and applaud this fulfillment “His clear sense of right and wrong, one often hears questions like “Where and an Ed.M. in developmental psychology from Harvard AP Scholar and high honors student, Tyler received awards of destiny and the fantastic opportunity University. At Brown, she was co-captain and MVP of the combined with his kindness and ability are the leaders, where are the role for both athletics and the arts at graduation. At St. Andrew’s for growth this appointment affords varsity soccer team and she was named to the All-Ivy Soccer to see into the complexities of any models for our young people?” Well, School, he was a member of 12 varsity teams, served as captain situation, make him an ideal leader.” in this instance, two new exemplars of them; we can only marvel at the even Team for three years. For the past 19 years, she has served of the soccer, swimming and crew teams, and was All-State in “Peter had this gift for telling powerful leadership are sitting right higher altitudes their respective careers as an English teacher, department head, advisor, and soccer soccer and swimming. people– faculty and students– when in front of you in the persons of Peter will attain. In closing, I can think of no coach at St. Andrew’s School. Prior to that, she served as they couldn’t do something, when it and Darcy Caldwell– stick with them, finer valedictory embrace from their old an English teacher and a soccer coach at Riverdale Country was not the right course, or when it was follow them, they will take you great friends than these words from a former School, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Northfield Mount ≥ Lucinda Caldwell is a sophomore at Brown inappropriate. Yet when Peter told you places. This day, this perfect intersection headmaster, who said: “In my twenty Hermon School. She has also taught psychology at Harvard University where she is a high honors student majoring in “no”, you never felt like you were shut of man and moment, is an occasion for years as head of St. Andrew’s I never University, and served as Alumni Coordinator and soccer English and Education. She is also a midfielder on the Brown down or rejected. You simply felt like which Peter has been preparing a long hired two people whose characters, coach at the Collegiate School in New York City. For Darcy, University girls’ lacrosse team. At St. Andrew’s School, she you’d had good advice, and appreciated time, a culminating event in his career integrity and professionalism were as teaching opportunities abound and can happen in every was a four-sport athlete, playing lacrosse and basketball the structure and guidance. And like and his life, and a commencement as for four years, running cross country for four years and also you had learned something.” well. Whatever high standards he sets strong as Peter and Darcy’s. They were moment of every day in any context. playing soccer for one season. As a senior in high school, she “Peter gives everyone big bear hugs. (and you may be surprised by what he respected and loved by both the faculty He has a huge laugh and he is not afraid can draw out of you) the hallmark of and students.” Morristown Beard, ≥ Alexa Caldwell is currently Associate Director captained the lacrosse, cross country and basketball teams, and to show his emotions, which are never Peter’s administration will doubtless be congratulations on your great good of Admission, an American Studies teacher and a soccer and earned All-American honors in lacrosse. She was also All-State negative. He loves life and wants others a school culture where people are kind fortune and wise choice; Peter and lacrosse coach at the Asheville School in North Carolina. She in cross country and earned two MVP awards in the sport. She to love it too.” to one another, where a helping hand Darcy, long may you run. Thank you. graduated from Brown University last May with a degree in graduated from St. Andrew’s School Magna Cum Laude. 14 15 Geosciences. She says going to school in China tchett is completely different from the educational BY Steve Pa experience at Morristown-Beard School. “Students here can really express their ideas App without worrying – you don’t just memorize. In Attack China, students don’t usually talk in class. Even if you have a thought, you don’t usually express it,” she said. Many of Nancy’s favorite classes at MBS are discussion-based and focus on active learning. “One of my favorite classes is Ethics. If you were to learn about ethics in China, you would just memorize the ideas of different philosophers. Here, there is a chance to discuss the ideas.” The classroom format is also quite different. “In China, students stay in one room and teachers rotate in and out of that room. You stay with one group of students all day,” she said. “Here, since we go to different classes, students have a bigger circle of friends. You can be very close to a lot of people.” Outside of class, Nancy’s interests center on the arts. She landed a role in the MBS fall play, “The Servant of Two Masters,” and also performed as part of the CMW show on October 14th. Nancy has helped organize volunteer outreach activities in support of ill and mentally- challenged children in China. She hopes Young Capitalists Collide with “Stock Wars” to continue her service to others, especially Feeling At Home, children, during her stay in the United States. “It kind of reveals who I am,” said Nancy. ≥ iPad apps aren’t just changing really high. I’ve also noticed that we students discover a passion for business “I like dedicating myself to others and doing the way Morristown-Beard students are have a more diverse group of students and possibly get a jump-start on a career. Far From Home something good. That makes me feel good.” learning in the classroom; they are also With the Hargrave-Kerns family, Nancy has in the club this year, including many “It’s exciting that students have found changing the extra-curricular experience this free app to compete with each other Although she is nearly 7,000 miles from her family already visited New York City and the Jersey as well. This year, members of the more girls. The app appeals to such a locally and world-wide,” said Burns. “And Shore, and she recently saw a musical at the Paper Mill Playhouse. She said she would like to Business, Finance & Investing Club (BFI) wide range of students.” if they are already gaining this practical in Shanghai, China, exchange student Yi Yun “Nancy” Already students are organizing their see more of the United States, and can’t wait to are getting a glimpse into the fast-paced knowledge in high school, they are going world of stock trades and financial markets own Stock Wars tournaments, and plans Zhu is feeling at home at Morristown-Beard School visit Aruba with the family for Spring Break. She to be way ahead of the curve when they with the help of the virtual investing app for a “students vs. faculty” competition would also like to learn more about American get into the real business world.” this year. BY Steve Patchett “Stock Wars.” is in the works. Darren Burns, Head of traditions and is looking forward to spending “It’s the hottest app on campus and the Upper School, recently set up a Stock Senior Rex Dyer said that Stock Wars the holidays with the Hargrave-Kerns family and it has completely changed the level of Wars portfolio (he’s up 3 ½ percent in a has injected a sense of fun and camaraderie ≥ Nancy arrived in the said Nancy. “I can read English well, their relatives. interest in the club,” said junior Matthew down market!), and he reviewed some of into the club’s weekly meetings. United States in August and is being but the hardest skill for me is listening “They have a big family and it’s interesting to Downey ’13. “I’d say we have two to three his stock picks at a BFI meeting. “It’s an innovative game and it gives hosted by MBS students Erin and and understanding – especially if the be part of such a large family because I’m an only times as many members as we did last He encouraged students to invest in everyone something to look forward to Maura Hargrave-Kerns and their teachers talk fast.” child,” said Nancy. “It feels so different to have year.” companies that they are familiar with, each week,” he said. “It’s unbelievable family. “I absolutely love staying with In China, Nancy attends one of sisters…I love it!” The app allows students to analyze and to buy stocks in products that their how popular this has become. I’ve been them; I feel so lucky,” she said with a big Shanghai’s most prestigious and Nancy’s visit is being coordinated by MBS companies, set up a portfolio, and watch families use. getting e-mails and texts from people who smile. academically demanding schools, World Language teacher Aline de la Torre how their stocks would perform in the “It’s important for our students to I never thought would have any interest in Nancy is enrolled as a junior at the high school connected to Fudan through ASSIST, a nonprofit organization see how their power as consumers can that provides opportunities for outstanding real world. According to Upper School the BFI club.” MBS, and is enjoying making friends, University. There, she has established influence the market,” he said. “On the herself as an outstanding scholar – international students to attend the finest history teacher Ricky Kamil, one of the In addition to weekly doses of Stock attending classes, and participating advisors of the BFI Club, Stock Wars can weekend, they may go into a store and in other activities at the School. Her earning A’s in all 11 of her subjects American independent secondary schools on Wars, the BFI Club will be hosting be a powerful learning tool. see that it’s empty. Then they go to a rival command of the English language and winning a secondary school essay one-year scholarships. To learn more about speakers and took a trip to the New York “It’s a really great, safe way to learn store and can’t find a spot in the parking has made the transition fairly smooth, competition. ASSIST, you can visit www.assist-inc.org. If you lot; it’s so full. That should tell them Stock Exchange to learn more about although it can still be tricky at times. At Morristown-Beard, Nancy is are interested in learning more about hosting an about how markets operate and see something.” financial markets first-hand. The club is “I find that it is easy to adapt to taking a wide array of courses – from exchange student in the future, please contact what investing is all about,” said Mr. Mr. Burns believes the Stock Wars app is led by faculty advisors Ricky Kamil, Mark daily dialogue, but it can be hard to Calculus and Physics Honors to U.S. Aline de la Torre in the World Language Kamil. “The level of enthusiasm is not only entertaining, but it can also help Hartman, Roger Richard and Alden Hess. express more profound ideas in class,” History, Theater, and Advanced Department. 16 17 MBS Celebrates Homecoming

≥ On a beautiful fall afternoon, Morristown-Beard School alumni, parents and students gathered on campus to celebrate Homecoming on October 15th. The day provided a perfect opportunity for folks to reunite with old friends and classmates, and watch the Crimson sports teams compete. Everyone had plenty to cheer about as the girls’ soccer team, the field hockey team, the volleyball team and the football team were all in action. The girls’ varsity field hockey team picked up the only varsity victory for MBS on the afternoon with a 4-3 win over Randolph. Lizzy Pellicane ‘12 led MBS with two goals, while Delaney Flinn ‘14 and Gabby Hyman ‘15 also scored for the Crimson. The Morristown-Beard JV volleyball team defeated Lacordaire Academy for the other MBS victory of the day. During halftime of the football game against Hudson Catholic, fans enjoyed the annual running of the Kirby Mile. Sophomore speedster Kyle Larsson ‘14 placed first in a blazing time of 5:03, followed by Nick Cornine ‘13 in 5:08 and Ryan Casey ‘12 in 5:25. Micaela Reilly ‘14 was the first place girl in 6:28, just ahead of Natalie Pruitt ‘18 and Caroline Bernardon ‘18. In the Masters Division, Scott McCormick took first place in 5:28, followed by Steve Patchett in 5:33. Marissa Cohen ‘12 placed first in the chicken suit category.

1816 19 and I was extremely impressed with Tyler Girls’ Tennis Crimson Corner Braslow’s toughness and willingness to play wherever he was needed.” The team looks It was quite a season for the MBS girls’ to the future with optimism, especially since varsity tennis team. The Crimson finished the JV squad compiled an impressive 5-1 12-1 and captured the NJAC Conference record. Varsity Sports Round-Up Championship as well as the Prep B Tournament Championship. “We had an Boys’ Soccer incredible season,” said Head Coach Alex Fall 2011 Holzman. “The girls have worked extremely The MBS boys’ varsity soccer team finished hard, and clearly they have proved it. I with an impressive 10-6-1 record and had a couldn’t be more proud of each and every stellar showing in the Prep Tournament, one of them.” The MBS girls’ tennis team Field Hockey Team All-Conference selection, finished fourth falling to Princeton Day School, 1-0, in captured the conference championship at Preps and had a top-25 finish at the very the semifinials. In the Non-Public State on October 24th in the final in-season The varsity field hockey season was a bit of a competitive State Group meet. Ryan Casey Tournament, the Crimson advanced to the match against Boonton. The Crimson rollercoaster ride that ended on a high note as the ’12 and Kyle Larsson ’14 were named Second semifinals before losing a very tough game, won convincingly, 5-0, without losing a Team All- Conference while Drew Hagerstrom team captured its second prep championship in 1-0, to powerful Montclair-Kimberley single game. To capture the Prep B title, ’12 received an Honorable Mention. Spencer Academy. Team highlights included four years. The Crimson captured the 2011 Prep MBS defeated such schools as Montclair- Steficek ’13 had some outstanding runs late in victories over Gill St. Bernards for the first B Championship following a thrilling 2-1 double- Kimberley, Princeton Day School, Stuart overtime victory over Montclair Kimberley the season, and newcomers Andrew Kundrat ’12 time in five years, a 3-0 win over county and Peter Daly ’14 made solid contributions all semifinalist Whippany Park, and three Country Day, Pennington, and Ranney. Academy. Senior Lizzy Pellicane ‘12 scored the Morristown-Beard’s singles players did a game-winning goal with five minutes remaining season. victories over a strong Kinnelon team. stellar job, led by Maria Sapozhnikova ’14 in the second overtime period as Morristown- Tyler Terens ’12 scored 30 goals and had Beard claimed the title and finished with a 10- five assists and was named First Team All- at first singles, Emily Greuenberg ’12 at 10 mark. Pellicane led MBS with 16 goals and 6 Cross Country Conference and Third Team All-County. second singles, and team MVP Megan assists this year and was named First Team All- Doran McManus ’12, a two-year captain, Reiling ’13 at third singles. The first doubles Conference, All-Prep, and Second Team All- In their first year of having a true scoring team, was named Second Team All-Conference, team paired senior Jill Raia ’12 with the County. Senior captain Maggie McDonagh ’12 the MBS varsity girls did an outstanding job. while Max Moog anchored the defense Crimson’s most improved player, Gina also made First Team All-Conference, All-Prep, They compiled a 2-4 record in dual meets in a and received Honorable Mention All- Finelli ’13. At second doubles, Dylan and Second Team All-County. Olivia Tedesco very strong conference, and continued to make Conference and All-County. In the net, Krouse ’12 was paired with four-year varsity progress over the season. A 4th place finish at Jake Schreer ’12 notched seven shut- ’12 was the team’s second leading scorer with starter Maura Passione’12 as well as Jaynie Preps and an 8th place finish at the States were outs and was named Honorable Mention 14 goals and 3 assists. Senior Yin Yin Petersen Siegel ’12, who earned the Coaches Award. ’12 earned Second Team All-Conference, just two of the great accomplishments made by All-Conference. The seniors were well- Honorable Mention All-County and was named the girls this year. Micaela Reilly ’14, was the top supported by sophomores, juniors and runner on the MBS girls’ team, finishing in the freshmen – an indication that MBS should All-Prep, in addition to winning the School’s Volleyball Sportsmanship Award. Freshman Gabby Top 10 at Preps and receiving First Team All- continue to be strong for years to come. Hyman ’15 made Second Team All-Conference Conference recognition. Taylor Vessa ’13 also and notched 8 goals and 2 assists. placed in the Top 10 at Preps, and was named It was a milestone year for the Crimson Second Team All-Conference. Senior Jamie Girls’ Soccer volleyball squad. The girls’ varsity volleyball Cossolini ’12 was named Honorable Mention team finished with a 3-17 record, tripling Boys’ Cross Country All-Conference, while Meghan Merriman ’12 The girls’ varsity soccer team finished with an their victories from last year and posting received a Coaches Award for her hard work 8-8-1 record. Once again, they played hard some amazing come-from-behind wins. The Crimson boys finished with a 4-2 record in and leadership. into the Prep Tournament and advanced to The Crimson volleyball squad had its first the quarterfinals of the Non-Public State dual meets, with losses coming to powerhouse team of more than 20 girls, successfully Tournament. The team finished third in a Mountain Lakes and a narrow loss to Kinnelon. played its first JV volleyball season, and The team worked incredibly hard and there were Football very competitive conference, and seven MBS players received All-Conference had more than one player named to post- personal records occurring at every meet. Nick Coming off a year playing a JV schedule, the recognition. Team MVP Tori Gonzalez season teams. Morristown-Beard also Cornine ’13, the team’s top runner and a First Morristown-Beard football team returned to a ’13 had the highest number of saves in hosted its first volleyball tournament as varsity schedule in the fall of 2011 – and made New Jersey for a goalkeeper whose team the “Crimson Fall Classic” was played on significant progress as a program. “It was a record was .500 or above. She also led the September 24th, and MBS posted a win season highlighted by great effort and hard work, conference in saves with 182. Gonzalez was over Morris County Tech. The team was and I would like to thank the seniors for laying named First Team All-Conference along led statistically and emotionally by MVP the foundation of a program that is rebuilding with senior midfielder Casey Miller ’12, Tatiana Johnson ’12 as well as Coaches from scratch,” said Head Coach Tim Fell. The who led the conference in assists with 12, Award winners Mariah Beck ’12 and Alison Crimson finished with a 2-8 record, including and freshman forward Giana Bustamante Maser ’13. With a young and talented a forfeit victory over Dwight-Englewood and ’15, who led the conference in goals with Olivia Tedes squad waiting in the wings, the future of a 28-12 home win over Sussex Tech that saw 14. Jackie McGinley ’12 and Katherine senior running back Zaki Williams ’12 rush for 186 Bregna ’14 were named Second Team All- Crimson volleyball looks bright. yards and three touchdowns. Williams earned a Conference while Erica Atkinson ’13 and Coaches Award along with fellow seniors Alex Morgan Bartner ’15 received Honorable BY STEVE PATCHETT c Bruno ’12, Dusty Pribor ’12, and Tyler Braslow ’12. Mention. Despite an injury, Carson Fleno o ’12 “Our captains, Alex Bruno and Dusty Pribor, ’13 received the Coaches Award for her were wonderful team leaders for other players, passion and support of the team.

20 21 Q: What attracted you to the Teach that excited them outside of the For America program? What was the classroom helped me to build strong experience like at the Andre Agassi relationships and positively influence Preparatory Academy? work inside of the classroom. I am also grateful that some of my students still Morristown-Beard, I was active in the A: I was attracted to Teach For America contact me even though I am thousands Model UN club because of my love for because of the commitment to social of miles away from them. international affairs. The International change and its ability to fulfill my desire Education Policy Program offers a to be a part of the civil rights issues - Q: What has been the most perfect combination of education and education reform - of my generation. challenging part of teaching? international development. I am still TFA has some of America’s brightest developing my areas of interest, but my minds working tirelessly to close the A: The most challenging part of region of interest is Sub-Saharan Africa. achievement gap for students in low- teaching was acknowledging that From an early age, Afi Daitey’05 discovered that income communities and I wanted to be many of my students were dealing Q: What’s next on the horizon for education and community service could transform a part of the movement. with very difficult situations outside you? Any idea where your career of the classroom and I couldn’t “save” path will lead in the future? lives. Now pursuing an M.Ed. in International My two years at Agassi Prep were life them from their realities. I would do my Education Policy at Harvard University, Afi is changing. Prior to my interview for the best to make sure they were receiving A: I will be graduating in May of 2012 continuing her lifelong passion to make the world a position, I had never been to Las Vegas, as much love and support during the and I am currently leaning towards so the entire experience was brand new. school day as possible, but I often felt program management as a next step. I AFI better place – one student at a time. There was some pressure that came with that it wasn’t enough. would love to run a program or project working for a celebrity, but our team of relevant to developmental issues in Sub- Q: How did your passion for education develop? Was there a particular teachers worked hard to ensure that the Q: At Harvard, you are pursuing Saharan Africa. Ideally, I would like to be experience or a teacher who influenced you? focus was kept on student achievement. your M.Ed. in International based in New York City or Washington, Education Policy. What led you to D.C. with frequent trips to the continent. DAITeY A: In my mind, education has always been linked to service – in the sense that you Q: What do you find most rewarding the program? Do you have a specific This plan isn’t set in stone and I’m open ’05 devote yourself to a cause bigger than yourself. Through this lens, my passion was about teaching? area of interest? to exploring various possibilities such ignited by seeing my grandmother’s commitment to service and education through as working for the U.S. Department of her school, Building for Tomorrow, which she founded in Liberia, West Africa. I’ve A: I found the individual relationships A: Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve been State or in higher education. I would also been blessed to encounter several great teachers along the way who have I built with my students to be the most pulled towards international relations enjoy hearing suggestions from any added fuel to my passion for education. rewarding. Getting to know the things and development. During my time at MBS alumni at [email protected]! 22 23 her husband Bill keep busy at Carol Woods, 1961 her husband – hiking, running, relaxing and 1983 a retirement community in Chapel Hill, enjoying their new great nephew. She is now Alumni Enjoy New York North Carolina. Her three sons live in the back and work, teaching and coaching at Mary Beth Payne Baker is living City Reception Boston area with their families, and they try Dwight-Englewood, where she is starting in Lexington, Virginia with her husband CLASS to get together as often as possible. Her her 37th year. Mac and their children Ellie, age 8, and oldest granddaughter will be off to college More than 75 members of the James, age 6. She loves the rural life, Morristown-Beard community gath- next fall. 1970 complete with cats, dogs and chickens. ered for a festive evening of cocktails notes on September 15th to welcome new Delevan “Del” Barrett is currently 1997 Headmaster Peter Caldwell and his 1948 residing in the Gateway Care facility in wife Darcy to the MBS community. The Eatontown, New Jersey after recently losing event was held The New York Racquet Members of the Morristown School Class Hilary Trought Morris Helen Giammattei and her of 1961 returned to campus to celebrate his sight. He would love to hear from any and Tennis Club in Manhattan. is enjoying time husband Frank recently celebrated their their 50th Reunion on October 14th and classmates. Morristown-Beard alumni, cur- as a work-at- rent and former trustees, parents and 60th wedding anniversary. In November, 15th. Classmates in attendance included: home mom with friends had an opportunity to chat they moved to Marris Grove in Glen Mills, 1974 Ross Birch, Dexter Blake, her daughters, with Headmaster Caldwell and gather Pennsylvania. 1928 Bob Boyer, Coach George with their old classmates and teachers Debbie Freund Neely tells us Maddy, 3, and Fessenden, Steve Hammett, Catherine, 1. She including Eddie Franz, Alan Cooper, Joan Hanford Miller lives that her daughter, Meredith Neely Frances Smith Tyler shared some Jim Lizzotte, Tom McEwan, has been running a public relations and Alden Hess, Pam O’Connor, Darren with her “fat cat” Oliver in an over-55 Mintz ’04, is a 2011 graduate of the fond memories of attending The Beard Dawson McKeown, Joe Paden, social media consulting company, Hilary Burns, John Mascaro, John Sheppard, community in Neptune, New Jersey near masters program at Columbia Teachers Noreen Cassidy, Laurie Hartman and School during the Jazz Age of the 1920’s. Anson Perina, John Scudi, Morris Public Relations, for almost three the shore. She turned 80 last December is College. Meredith is now working as the Mark Hartman. “Miss Beard was the guiding light,” she Stephen Sholes and Harry years and currently sits on the Morristown- looking forward to the arrival of her eighth administrative assistant for the Head of the Special thanks to David Kramer ‘69 writes. “And we boarders walked to church Beard Alumni Board. She would love to great-grandchild, due in April 2012. Smith. Alan Cocks and Dave Middle School at the Convent of Sacred for taking such wonderful photos of the on Sunday, two by two, with a chaperone in meet more MBS alumni on Twitter, too! Boulin were also planning on attending, Heart in New York City. She graduated reception. tow. I remember when Miss Turner arrived but last minute complications prevented from Bucknell University in 2008 as a Follow her at @MrsMoNJ. The event was a lot of fun and many and we became ‘college preparatory.’ I owe 1949 them from making it. Tied for coming the creative writing major. attendees continued their conversa- a lot to Beard’s School as I look back on my furthest were Tom McEwan from France Vanessa “Chessie” Bigelow tions at the Homecoming celebration long life of 101 years. And I am so happy to and Bob Boyer from California. Other Roy and her husband continue to enjoy on October 15th. see what Morristown-Beard has become. classmates came from as far as Arizona living in Stowe, Vermont with their two Keep up the good work!” 1978 (Steve Hammett), Oregon (Jim Lizotte), sons. Their second son, Dean, was born Colorado (Anson Perina), and Florida (Clark Barry Nemet enjoys working out on June 1, 2011. They opened their second Smith). The group enjoyed a wine reception and says that the remodeling business is pizza shop this past May in Waitsfield, 1944 at Alumni House on Friday night followed booming. He has been rated the Number Vermont and recently took a family drive by a tour of campus on Saturday before the One Handyman for Maricopa County by up Mount Washington. Barbara Franks Yatsevitch Homecoming football game and then dinner “Trade Certified,” and has an A+ Rating with tells us that, “I have maintained all my life Catherine Ann Swartz recently at Rod’s Steakhouse. Overall, the group the Better Business Bureau for three years 1999 running. Barry’s son Daniel is in his second that anyone who owns more than two dogs got together with seven of her Beard had a great time renewing old friendships year at Arizona State University, where he is and is not in the dog business is entirely out School classmates. The group spent four and catching up on the past 50 years. Many of their minds. Well, I lost my sanity a few a Dean’s List student majoring in mechanical days together in Wildwood and Cape May attendees look forward to meeting up with years ago when I drove to Pennsylvania to engineering. last May and had a great time. Pictured each other again soon. pick up my third English Cocker Spaniel. are: Ginny Wilson Thomson Amy Chaiken Wolffe writes I’m thoroughly enjoying my insanity!” Barb Lee, Nancy Dane Wells, Buffy Marion Ahbe Lord says she had a that she had a mini-reunion at The continues to enjoy an annual lunch with great time at the 50th Reunion reconnecting Office in Morristown with Trina Leeb Debevoise, who visits Maine McKim Powell, Ann Phillips with her Beard classmates. “The School did a Arlyn Goldberg, every summer. McGill’56, Lee Lanning Glenn, wonderful job coordinating the event. We all Betsy Stern ’79, and Pat Pattyson Eckley and Florence Giannone Alan Cooper and Karla had so much fun that some of us are getting Maria Rost. Faul. They also had together again soon in Florida!” Girelli were married on August 20, 2011 1945 Cindy Carlson at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont. Schollmeyer on Members of the MBS community in speaker phone while they were there! “Next Rita Crespin Willens is alive and 1960 attendance included (from left to right): 1966 time we are all in town we will try to plan well, enjoying life in Rancho Palos Verdes, ahead and get more classmates to join,” Jeremy Schustak, Courtney California. Hope Phillips Hazen is enjoying Elizabeth Rose Carson had a she says. “We agreed it’s been way too Anderson Holmes, Eric her three grandchildren – ages 2, 7, and wonderful although short visit with classmate long, but after a few minutes we were all Holmes, Steve Levinson, 9. She is still selling The Worth Collection talking over each other like we did in the and best friend Susan Wilder Justin Stecz , Alan Cooper, 1946 of clothing and is “gardening up a storm!” cafeteria at Morristown-Beard, with no time Dr. Alan Cooper, Barbara Napholtz, and Lemonds ’66 at her beautiful home in “Life is super good,” she writes. in between!” Jane Cooper ’03. Not pictured Charlotte, North Carolina. She also spent Ann Palmer Bayliss says she and is Joe Mauriello. Following a a great month in Boulder, Colorado with Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID

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26 27 Board Welcomes Save-the-Date FOUR New MEMBERS for Your Reunion! The Morristown-Beard School Board of Trustees recently welcomed four new members to its ranks – Paolo Cucchi, Wilfredo Fernandez, Joe Robillard, and Roger Schwarz ’66.

Paolo Cucchi Joe Robillard Alumni Weekend May 18-20, 2012

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≥ Paolo Cucchi retired ≥ Joe Robillard is a hedge recently as CLA (College of fund manager with HHR Liberal Arts) Dean at Drew Asset Management, based University, a post he held for in Berkeley Heights, NJ. the past 24 years. During The firm’s clients include his tenure as Dean, he was schools and foundations responsible for the school ≥ Wilfredo Fernandez is a such as the Children’s Aid ≥ Roger Schwarz ’66 is an budget, fundraising, and hiring CPA and partner at Citrin Society. Joe and his wife, attorney and lobbyist with of faculty. He is currently Cooperman. His areas of Usha, have quickly become expertise in renewable energy on the faculty at Drew, as expertise include employee enthusiastically involved and environmental issues. professor of French and Italian benefit plan audits and tax in the Morristown-Beard He has served as the first and director of the school’s compliance and reporting. community. They have two Executive Director of the new Baldwin honors program. He and his wife, Danette, daughters as well as a son, NJ Utilities Association and Prior to his time at Drew, he have two children at MBS, Jackson ’16, who is an eighth Senior Governmental Affairs served as an Assistant Dean at Austin ’12 and Eric ’14. As grader at MBS. Joe earned Manager at PSE&G. He is Princeton University, where he active members of the MBS a B.A. and B.S. from the a former Deputy Attorney earned his M.A. and Ph.D. He community, Will was a parent University of Michigan and an General and was also executive sits on the Board of Directors representative on the Head MBA from the University of assistant to two New Jersey of the Legg-Mason Closed End Search Advisory Board while Chicago. Attorneys General. He also Funds and is a former trustee Danette has held a number serves on the board of the Arc of the New Jersey Center for of roles with the Parents’ Mercer. After receiving his Visual Arts. Association including secretary diploma from The Morristown and class parent. Will has School, he graduated from also served as Board Chair Lehigh University and Boston For more information, contact Greg Williams ’05, of St. Joseph’s Hospital and University Law School. the Passaic County United Alumni Relations Associate, Way. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Pace University. at [email protected] or (973) 539-3032 x549.