ShadySideAcademywww.shadysideacademy.org MAGAZINE WINTER 2006–2007 WE DID IT!

“This, Our Golden Opportunity, The Campaign for Shady Side Academy” Celebration President’s Message

Dear Shady successful Capital Campaign in Shady Side emerging strategic goals of the Academy in Side Academy Academy’s history. What success, excitement light of the required qualities and attributes Community: and fulfillment for one and all! discerned to be important in the next leader With all of these extraordinary accom- of the Senior School. hat a spec- plishments one might think we would be As we proceed from the victory of our Wtacular fall looking ahead, relatively speaking, to a Capital Campaign, I am pleased to report it has been at the reflective year at the Academy. Far from it! that this year’s Annual Fund drive is also Academy. With the The Board of Trustees has begun work on enjoying renewed vigor as led by a newly end of the year our next strategic plan. Ground for our new formulated Annual Fund Cabinet. Under quickly approach- pre-kindergarten building will be broken by the leadership of Mike ’70 and Slo Casey, ing, we have much the time you receive this magazine. Our our first phonathons have been extremely for which to be Alumni/ae Council has re-invented itself successful and we are grateful to all who grateful. In Septem- and has a renewed focus on alumni/ae have already made contributions for 2006- ber, we celebrated the opening of our newly engagement through events, communica- 2007. Many of you have enhanced your renovated ‘green’ Rowe Hall. We launched tion and other avenues. Our Senior School commitment through contributing at the our first Hillman Performing Arts Series with Administration and faculty, under the lead- Founders Society levels this year and we the spectacular Golden Dragon Acrobats ership of Associate President and Interim thank you for your even greater support. from China in October and enjoyed a won- Head Tom Trigg, is not only conducting a The Annual Fund is critical to the day-to- derful Homecoming weekend. In tandem search for a new Head of the Senior School day operation of our school — it helps us with Homecoming we celebrated the most but they are also taking a close look at the bridge the difference between what tuition

2 Shady Side Academy Magazine In this issue… 2 President’s Message 4 “This, Our Golden Opportunity: The Campaign for Shady Side Academy”

16 Photos of Renovated Rowe Hall 18 Homecoming 2006 28 Inaugural Year of the Annual Fund Volunteer Cabinet!

30 Admissions Marketing Steps Up Creativity 32 New Partnership with Pittsburgh Japanese School

34 Parkin Fellowship Reports 4 40 Sports Briefs 43 Alumni/ae Events 44 Alumni/ae Council Implements New Strategic Plan

45 Class News 56 In Memoriam

The following are corrections from the previous edi- tion of Shady Side Academy Magazine. We apologize 18 for all errors and omissions. We incorrectly identified F. Clark Lydic, Jr. as F. Clark C. Lydic, Jr. On page 60, Sarah Steinfeld graduation year is incorrect. Sarah graduated in 2002, not 2000. On page 59, in the 1990 Class News we incorrectly listed Jamie Beckerman ’90. The Class News should have informed everyone of Jon Beckerman’s ’87 new television show. On page 64, the header for Burt Kerr Todd’s ’42 obituary incorrectly read Burt Todd Kerr. Throughout the In Memoriam section we spelled ‘memoriam’ incorrectly. On page 57, Don Conner’s note should have read fifth great- grandchild, not grandchild. Don has 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. On page 47, we inadvertently misspelled Parkin Fellowship dollars provide and what it actually costs to recipient Vijay Kedar’s last name. provide the educational difference and 20 excellence a child at Shady Side Academy experiences. Finally, all of us at Shady Side Academy On our front cover: The ribbon cutting ceremony that officially marked the opening of newly renovated ’green’ Rowe Hall. From wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy left: Former Chair, Board of Trustees and Current Trustee, W. Thomas McGough, Jr. ’71, Chair, Board of Trustees, J. Stephen Lee and joyful holiday season and New Year. ’77, Current Trustee and Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Anne V. Lewis, Trustee Emeritus, Paul G. Benedum, Jr. ’50, Academy President, Thomas N. Southard, Co-Chair of Capital Campaign, George M. Egan ’78, Co-Chair of Capital Campaign, There is so much for which to be thankful Diane M. Fisher and Former Chair, Board of Trustees and Trustee Emeritus, Larry N. Gumberg. at Shady Side Academy and we thank you Cover Photo by: Jack Wolf for making it all possible. Editorial Assistance and Contributors: Jamie Brush ’98, Gene Deal, Karen Fedusa, Bob Grandizio, Sr., Bob Grandizio, Jr., David Liebmann, Tron McConnell ’71, Katie Mihm ’83, Melinda Miller, Rick Munroe ’84, Sandy Renaldi, Tom Southard, Denny Thimons, With every good wish, I am, Karyn Vella.. Photography: Maggie Dauer, Jamie Brush ’98, Tron McConnell ’71, Melinda Miller, Dudley Parr, Jack Wolf. Thank you especially to our faculty who contributes regularly to our photo archive. Many of their photos are included in the magazine. Sincerely, Class News photos are submitted by alumni/ae and Class Correspondents. Design Consultant: Peggy Warnock Printed by: Knepper Press Shady Side Academy Magazine is published by Shady Side Academy for its alumni/ae, parents and friends of the school. Letters and suggestions are welcomed and should be sent to Melinda Miller, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Address corrections should be sent to The Alumni Office, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Junior School, 400 S. Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, 412-473-4400 Thomas N. Southard Middle School, 500 Squaw Run Rd. East, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, 412-968-3100 President Senior School, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, 412-968-3000 www.shadysideacademy.org Shady Side Academy Celebrates the Success of THIS,OUR GOLDEN

Head of the Junior School, Cheryl Little along with Head of the Middle School, OPPORTUNITY Amy Mindlin and Interim Head of the Senior School and Associate President, Thomas Trigg share the total campaign dollars raised before a last minute sur- prise gift from Craig D. Ramsey ’64.

Saturday October Trigg, Associate President and Interim Head of taste of the Academy’s History. 14, 2006 was a brisk the Senior School, Amy Mindlin, Head of the During the celebration ceremony, Academy and beautiful day at Middle School and Cheryl Little, Head of the President Tom Southard made a surprise the Senior School Junior School helped announce the exciting announcement that Craig D. Ramsey ’64 Campus of Shady Side Academy. In true campaign total of $36.855 million! They also had just made a gift of over $1 million in the Shady Side fall tradition the cold wind announced the five-year fundraising total for form of a Charitable Remainder Unitrust. whipped up the hill from the football field as the Academy at $40.154 million! This new gift took the total over $37 million. guests arrived at the Hillman Center for Academy Vice President for Development Total dollars raised for campaign and non- Performing Arts for the celebration of “This, Rick Munroe ’84 presented a time capsule campaign initiatives exceeded over $41 mil- Our Golden Opportunity: The Campaign for into which will be placed items from lead lion in the five-year period of 2001–2006. Shady Side Academy.” Faculty, students, par- donors to the Campaign. J. Steven Lee ’77 and Stephen Halpern ents, alumni/ae, trustees and friends gathered Attendees of the celebration included descen- ’74, who both helped develop the strategic in the Richard E. Rauh Theater to hear the dents of Sally and Wallace H. Rowe who plan that initiated the need for the cam- ‘results’ of the most successful campaign in the donated the land on which the Senior School paign, made closing remarks. history of Shady Side Academy. Campus is located, including Mr. Rowe’s The crowd then processed across the blus- Shady Side Academy Singers, featuring students grandson Wallace and his wife Carol, great- tery quadrangle to the new courtyard of the Senior School as well as Mr. Stan Nevola grandson Marshall Rowe and his daughter entrance of the Paul G. Benedum, Jr. Student and Dr. Dan Brill sang “You Are the New Day” Gretchen and grandson Nelson Harper with Center where Mr. Benedum, in the compa- to kick off the ceremonies. Board Chair J. his wife Gloria. Also in attendance were ny of Tom Southard, Diane Fisher, George Stephen Lee ’77 and Academy President Thomas Elizabeth Heberer and her husband Frank Egan, Larry Gumberg, Tom McGough, and N. Southard’s remarks reflected on not only suc- from Greensboro, NC. Ms. Herberer is first Steve Lee, cut the green ribbon to officially cess of the campaign, but on the profound com- cousin of Grant Shipley who attended Shady open the ‘green’ renovated Rowe Hall mitment of our entire Shady Side Academy com- Side Academy during the 1940s and left a $9 Complex. Visitors were treated to tours of munity to reach and exceed our goals. million bequest to the school in 2003. the building, given by the Senior School Campaign Co-Chairs Diane M. Fisher and Dr. Jeffrey Suzik, Associate Dean and Ambassadors. A luncheon for lead donors George M. Egan ’78, with the help of Tom History teacher shared with the celebrants a was held in McCune Dining Hall.

4 Shady Side Academy Magazine Board Chair Steve Lee ’77 and Academy President Tom Southard.

Pat Siger with Board Chair Steve Lee '77, Paul Benedum, Jr. and Tom Southard celebrating "This, Our Golden Opportunity".

Current Grandparents Ann and George Magovern at the luncheon honoring lead donors to the campaign.

Board Chair Stephen Lee '77 during the campaign celebration.

nod toward a Homecoming football analogy — he has carried the ball on countless third and longs, and blown past the first down Chair of the Board of Trustees’ Remarks We gather together today — alumni/ae, markers virtually every time. He has recon- Steve Lee ’77 parents, trustees, faculty, administration, stu- nected with Shady Side family across the Saturday, October 14, 2006 dents and friends — to honor an historic day. country, and done much to reengage that This, Our Golden Opportunity, has shined. family in the exciting life of the Academy. Good morning. My name is Steve Lee and I There is no better way to kick off the That person is Tom Southard, our dedicated am Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Homecoming tradition than by recognizing and excellent President. We are indeed fortu- Academy. Whether you have come to cam- our shared great achievements and your nate to have Tom at the helm of Shady Side pus this morning from near or far, I’d like to tremendous support. Academy today. say, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, and As Board Chair, I am honored to now carry I am so appreciative of your thoughtful the entire Shady Side Academy community the torch passed to me by my immediate pre- dedication and hard work on behalf of the —“welcome home”. decessors, Tom McGough ’71 and Larry Academy. Truly, today we all have so many As you may know, this opening event was Gumberg. Their vision and guidance during accomplishments to be proud of. scheduled to be held outside, but October their tenures, and over the five years of this As the Board of Trustees, administration, has chosen to remind us this morning that Campaign, have been fundamental to the and faculty and staff begin the next strategic winter is coming, thus, with discretion being success we are here to celebrate. Tom, Larry, plan for the Academy, we have many excit- the better part of valor, the decision was thank you for all of your work and caring for ing times and new challenges ahead. What made to move inside. That decision actually Shady Side Academy. will it take for Shady Side to continue to be a provides a wonderful opportunity for those Many, many people have contributed to leading independent school? Not just in of you who may not yet have seen this fabu- the record-breaking achievement of this cam- Western Pennsylvania, but also nationally, as lous facility — the Richard E. Rauh Theater paign. All can be proud. But throughout the our reputation across the country indicates. in the Hillman Center for Performing Arts. process, and most particularly in the past 18 We will be guided by critical needs that face Shady Side is indeed fortunate to have such a months, there is one person who has com- the Academy today. Demographics and pop- beautiful space for us all to gather. mitted himself tirelessly to this effort. With a ulations are changing in the geographic area

Winter 2006–2007 5 Drs. George Jr. ’77, father George and brother James Magovern ’72.

Former Board Chair and Trustee Emeritus, Larry Gumberg with Trustee Emerita and Past Parent Susie Wean and Acadmey President Thomas N. Southard during the tours of Rowe Hall.

Faculty members Dr. Dan Brill and Mr. Stan Nevola with the Shady Side Academy Singers.

Richard E. Rauh ’58 with Senior School Art Department Chair Mary Beth Gray and Director of Programs David Liebmann.

It is golden and it is glorious! Approximately six years ago the Academy saw the need for the development of a big pic- and we must be cognizant of the realities President’s Remarks ture, strategic plan. of 2006 and beyond. We are focusing on Thomas N. Southard I often think about my first board meeting the launch of an exciting new Pre-K pro- Saturday, October 14, 2006 after accepting my post as President of the gram at the Junior School, further engag- Academy. That gathering reminds me that ing our alumni/ae, continuing the work on As you may know, it was in honor of a for- when a community comes together, connected a robust evaluation and compensation mer Trustee at Shady Side Academy, who in vision and purpose, it will never fail. At that model for our stellar faculty, and fully had saved the school from many financial meeting, the Board focused upon its five-year understanding and implementing a new difficulties, that the Board was going to strategic plan and voted the “go ahead” to pur- diversity plan that encompasses every stu- name the Headmaster’s residence here on sue a $35 million capital campaign. Welcome dent’s ideals and culture that attends the campus. It was to be named the Rea House to Shady Side Academy, Tom Southard; I loved Academy. In addition, the new strategic after Trustee James C. Rea. However, Mr. it. It’s what called me to Shady Side Academy! plan will incorporate the increasing need Rea vetoed the motion and instead it was The stage was set for big goals and for even for safety and security on all campuses. determined the home, given its easterly greater rewards. I welcomed the challenge! Finally, we will continue to preserve and presence on campus and the fact that the We felt ready and excited to undertake these build the long-term financial stability of Board was “over” ruled, would be named aspirations and challenges. the Academy through endowment growth Eastover. All to say, I love to watch the sun- I tell you this today, because at the time I had and sound operational budget manage- rise or daybreak from Eastover as by defin- no idea just how ready our community was to ment. The coming years are exciting and ition “the sun rises first (at Shady Side rise to the challenges of the campaign and — full of promise for the Academy, and I Academy) at Eastover.” But, I have to tell to not only help us meet our campaign goals invite all of you to join us now and you, sunrise never meant more to me than — but — help exceed them in a significant throughout the years as we strive for con- it did today. way. tinued excellence in education at Shady This is a symbolic day in Shady Side’s 123 We were charged with bringing to life and Side Academy. year history. responding to the critical needs of:

6 Shady Side Academy Magazine Academy President Tom Southard celebrates “This, Our Golden Opportunity”

• enhancing the endowment for compensa- ever slip so would that of others as they most celebrated faculty and coaches at the tion and professional development oppor- would measure themselves against our defin- Academy: F. Walter Jones, Jr. tunities for our faculty; ition of excellence. “This” is to see our Annual Fund and • examining the appropriate size of the But, what, exactly, is “THIS” when we talk Founders Society membership not only sus- Academy and the importance of an inte- about “THIS” our golden opportunity? tain but grow over the past five years grated K-12 curriculum; “This” is the student who told me, in the “This” is our moment and “this” is our • adding a new performing arts facility, where infectious manner of teenagers, how excited future. the entire Senior School community was she was by standing on the stage at the Shady Side Academy is a place like no other. able to thrive and gather together; Richard E. Rauh Theater in the Hillman Our school, for close to 125 years, has set the • renovating our senior school classroom space; Center for Performing Arts, taking a bow at standard for education in our region. The aspi- • improving our technological capabilities the end of Oliver! rations of our children, from age 4 through 18, and maintaining our historic campuses; “This” is Mae Wang Shao, an Asian stud- are supported, challenged and carefully nur- • enhancing our support for need based ies, Chinese teacher, who accepted her Posner tured here —through intellectual growth — financial aid; Award in Teaching and referred to her stu- artistic exploration and athletic competition • enhancing our endowment for all areas of dents as her little “Buddhas”. and leadership. Through the accomplishments our operation; “This” is the students and teachers who of this successful campaign, Shady Side Today we celebrate, because, This, Our report how they are positively affected by the Academy continues to be a leader in K-12 and, Golden Opportunity, has been realized. improvements in the facilities and technology soon to be, Pre-K academics in Pittsburgh and To me this opportunity shines, like the sun- in the now “green,” historic Rowe Hall and will serve as the model for excellence in educa- rise, across not only the Academy but our Benedum Student Center. tion for generations to come. entire region, as we continue to light the way “This” is the excitement our science faculty As we strive to help our students define and for the future of education. As goes our future voices about the standard the Magovern refine their aspirations, our alumni/ae, parents goes that by which other public and private Chair sets to inspire and motivate both teach- and friends have not forgotten and have stay schools in Western Pennsylvania and beyond ers and students. committed to the needs of the Academy. measure their own standards and success. We “This” is the honor and pride we feel to Many who have continued to prosper since are the benchmark; if our benchmark were to now name a chair in history after one of our their days of Shady Side did not forget about

Winter 2006–2007 7 Ted Sheetz, Former Head of the Middle School/past Vice Campaign Co-Chair and Diane M. Fisher with former President for Development Betsy Watkins and Board Chair and current Trustee Larry Gumberg. Paul G. Benedum Jr. ’50.

Campaign Co-chairs George M. Egan '78 and (Current Parent) Diane M. Fisher get ready to share the final campaign funds raised total.

Tom Southard with Shipley Family members. Frank and ElizabethHerberer.

moved my family to Florida but, of course, remain a steadfast Steelers fan. Secondly, our children have grown considerably and helping our Shady Side Academy progress and You all made THIS happen and, in so doing, we continue to be blessed with good health prosper as well. Whether it was a gift in honor you have made a profound impact on the and prosperity. of a faculty member or a nine million dollar Academy today, and the Academy in the But the third accomplishment that makes bequest from Grant Shipley, who attended future. You have ensured a golden time yet to me so very proud is the successful comple- only through the tenth grade in the early come. Shady Side Academy, look what we tion of this campaign. Early on we were 1940s, but who cared so much for his school have accomplished; look how far we’ve come! extremely fortunate and appreciative of that he was a regular contributor to the Yes, we will “So Stand throughout the Years” some of the outstanding leadership gifts we Annual Fund. His memory shines today and thanks to you we will stand very, very tall! received. Those gifts gave us the confidence through two capital projects at the senior My deepest appreciation to one and all! to proceed with a great deal of positive School, and symbolizes how our community enthusiasm and determination. remembers and acts. As each incredibly generous gift got us I want to thank each and every one of the closer to our goal, we never forgot the lead- campaign’s donors and our entire Shady Side Campaign Co-Chairs’ Remarks ership giving from the Academy Board of Community, our faculty and students for Diane M. Fisher and George M. Egan Trustees and from many other strong sup- your patience, support, and steadfast com- Saturday, October 14, 2006 porters and volunteers. Actually, as we got mitment to excellence as we completed this very close to our final goal and we returned campaign, our members of the technology George Egan: It is hard for me to believe five to the Board of Trustees and asked each of team and buildings and grounds team who years have passed since Diane Fisher and I them to reconsider another gift. You will dedicated themselves beyond compare over first began our work as the Co-Chairs of not be surprised to learn that, once again, the last five years, and to the incredible vol- “This, Our Golden Opportunity”, a compre- we could count on our fellow trustees. unteers and campaign committee who sacri- hensive campaign for Shady Side Academy. When we laid out our original large dollar ficed time away from their families and So much has transpired and changed since goal of $35.175 million we hoped to raise careers to help us reach our goals. the beginning. First, I have permanently the much needed dollars in distinct areas. I

8 Shady Side Academy Magazine Elsie and Henry Hillman ’37 and Becky and Tom McGough ’71 enter the new Paul G. Benedum, Jr. Student Center in Rowe Hall after the ribbon cutting.

feel it is important to share with each of you Diane Fisher: As George and I reflect on helped us with strategies and individual our results. the past five years, we would be remiss if we solicitations, but there were also several • For the The Hillman Center for did not acknowledge and thank all of the group fundraising initiatives that helped us Performing Arts, we raised $12.9 Million volunteers who worked tirelessly to help us reach this remarkable day in the history of • For The Rowe Complex and Student reach our campaign goal. Shady Side. For example, the Parents’ Center $6.5 Million First, there was the steadfast campaign Associations and the Alumni/ae Council • And Academic and Educational programs cabinet, meeting early mornings every three generously donated a portion of the profits $2.6 Million weeks for five years. They helped us with from the Gala to the Campaign. And the • Expanded Technology Program $665,000 strategies and solicitations so that we could Senior School students donated some of the • Annual Fund and Operational Support reach the many members in our broad com- profits from their fundraiser, Untucked, to $6.4 Million munity of alumni/ae, parents, former par- the Campaign. From the students, to the And we saved the best for last. Five years ents and general supporters of the faculty to all the Parents’ Associations of all ago we set out to raise $5.4 million for Academy. Three valuable and wise mem- three schools, the entire community willing- Faculty Compensation and Development, I bers of this group were the three Chairs of ly came forward with their time, talents and am honored to report to you today that we the Board of Trustees during the Campaign: financial support. have exceeded our goal by over $1.1 mil- Larry Gumberg, Tom McGough and Steve One additional aspect of our fundraising lion for a total of $6.5 million. Lee. There are so many important volun- that I want to mention was the opportunity I do not want you to think it was easy, but teers who were vital to the success of this this Campaign provided us to reconnect it was truly meaningful and important work. Campaign, but there are three who I must with alumni/ae from all over the country. Throughout the five years, I had an incred- highlight and publicly acknowledge. These We heard their individual stories and mem- ible partner and Co-Chair who worked tire- three were with us from the very beginning, ories of their experiences and particularly lessly along side of me to achieve our goals. working with us week in and week out for their teachers at Shady Side Academy. I would like to ask Diane Fisher to share five years and their support never wavered: Despite the fact that many had lost touch more honors and accomplishments of the Mike Casey, Mary Ellen Costa and John with the school over the years they, in fact, last five years and to announce to all of you Kramer. made generous contributions to the our actual final results. As I mentioned, the campaign cabinet Campaign which is certainly a reflection of

Winter 2006–2007 9 Former Head of the Middle School David Mancosh surrounded by family and friends at the ribbon cutting for Rowe Hall.

Brothers, Bob ’49 and John Kramer ’57.

Vice President for Development Rick Munroe ’84 applauds Elsie and Henry ’37 Hillman.

Faculty Emeritus F. Walter Jones with Tom Southard and Paul Benedum, Jr. '50.

courts, additional contributions to our financial aid program, and gifts to pay for special programs and events. their fond memories of Shady Side and the ful Heads of School. We have the terrific I am so pleased and proud to report to influence the school had on their lives. Tom Trigg, Interim Head of the Senior you that the total amount of money raised Each dollar was important and each con- School, the lovely Amy Mindlin, Head of over the five year period of the Capital tributor made the difference to our final the Middle School and the sensational Campaign was over $40.154 Million. totals. The gift that each of you made in this Cheryl Little, Head of the Junior School. Thank you one and all for this amazing Campaign had a meaningful impact on Together, they will share with all of us our success and the bright future you have put meeting our goals. campaign total, a campaign that has truly in place for Shady Side Academy! This Campaign was comprehensive both in transformed Shady Side Academy and the breath of needs filled but also in the depth assured our position as the leader of inde- of the numbers of individuals involved. pendent schools in western Pennsylvania. For the Campaign initiatives outlined by As George mentioned earlier our goal five Vice President for Development’s Remarks George, over 742 individual donors made con- years ago was set at just over $35 million. Rick Munroe ’84 tributions over the last five years. If you include It is my honor to report to you the total Saturday, October 14, 2006 the Annual Fund, over the last five years, over for the most successful Capital Campaign 4,240 have contributed to the Capital in the history of Shady Side Academy is Today, we mark this hugely successful Campaign. That is truly an amazing number! $36.855 million! moment in our school’s history with the But I now want to share with you all But it gets better… placement of a time capsule at the entrance of another amazing number we all have con- As many of you know, during a five year the new Paul G. Benedum Jr. Student Center tributed to, the final total for “This, Our Capital Campaign, additional money needs of Rowe Hall. And in 50 years, a group of Golden Opportunity, the Campaign for to be raised to support initiatives and pro- people will be sitting where we are now and Shady Side Academy". grams that were not identified in the will open this time capsule that, today, we On stage with me now are three of Shady Capital Campaign. Examples range from begin to fill. Side’s most important people, our wonder- the complete renovation of the squash It is certain that the future of the Shady Side

10 Shady Side Academy Magazine Wallace Rowe places a paperweight made from the first bar of steel struck at the Monessen plant of Pittsburgh Steel Company on September 18, 1908 into the time capsule. Mr. Rowe was founder and President of Pittsburgh Steel.

Academy of 2056 will be as bright and duction, as well as a letter asking that in lent faculty at the Academy through the promising as the future for Shady Side is 2056, to mark the 50th anniversary of this Posner Award. The time capsule will hold a today. occasion, the Shady Side Academy record of the strong emotional attachment Shady Side Academy is the leading inde- Gargoyle Society perform A Midsummer that Mr. Posner has for Shady Side where he pendent school in the Pittsburgh region due Night’s Dream. still remembers, as a seven-year-old, the to the legacy of families who love and care We have the opportunity to pass on the faces of teachers from 1924, and how that for this school in deep and meaningful vision of two families who, remarkably, hail same core group of classmates (Edwards, ways. It is fitting that some of the families from the same class of 1937 at Shady Side Hillman, Posner, and Oliver) moved with who, for generations, have made this school Academy, who have contributed to him out to the Senior School and were guid- what it is, place in the time capsule symbols libraries, medical institutions, and religious ed by faculty, dorm masters, and coaches of what Shady Side Academy means to organizations and changed the face of phil- who changed their lives and significantly them. Here are just some of the highlights anthropic support in the Pittsburgh Region. improved the quality of the students’ expe- of the contents of our time capsule. First, in honor of Elsie and Henry Hillman, rience at the Academy. The first play Richard Rauh ’58 ever saw, we include original recordings from the glo- Whatever recipes they were serving at which instilled in him a lifelong love of rious opening of the Hillman Center for McCune Dining hall in 1937 were clearly Theater, was Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Performing Arts, featuring incredible alum- passed on to the class of 1950. Night’s Dream. Richard will be placing into ni/ae performances that capture the spirit of I am pleased to report from Mr. Paul G. the capsule, among other items, his pro- the Hillman’s vision for a new day of arts Benedum, Jr., class of 1950, "The Paul gram from that play, dated 1948. programming at the Academy. This extra- Benedum Family and the two Benedum As serendipity has its own magical way of ordinary facility, in which our students and Foundation trustees (many of whom have doing things, the first play performed in this faculty now thrive, has truly made all of our served in leadership positions at the Richard E. Rauh Theater was A dreams come true. Academy) and my class of 1950 have both Midsummer Night’s Dream, and therefore, Second, generations to come of Shady given generously in time talent and treasure. along with Richard’s 1948 program, into Side Academy students will know some of We have had four members who served as the time capsule will be placed the program the reasons why a classmate from 1937 has Chairs of the Board, two presidents of from the 2004 Shady Side Academy pro- shown great pride in recognizing the excel- Alumni/ae Council, and numerous class-

Winter 2006–2007 11 The Rowe Family

mates with multiple terms of the on the From consistent $100 Annual Fund gifts will publish the time capsule’s contents and Board of Trustees. We share this strong com- every year to the largest bequest in the histo- messages in our spring Shady Side Academy mitment to Shady Side Academy because we ry of the Academy, I would like to recognize magazine. This time capsule will "So Stand" believe it fulfills its mission very well in devel- Elizabeth Herberer (the first cousin of Grant throughout the years. oping the whole child, that is, the develop- Shipley) and her husband Frank who trav- ment of good character, values, and attitudes eled from Greensboro, North Carolina to be together with equally important scholastic with us today to share in this great moment and academic achievement.” on behalf of Grant M. Shipley, class of 1942. History Teacher, Associate Dean of Students Dr. George Magovern and his family will And, we have called for a bow tie of Shady and Director of Residential Life’s Remarks be placing a sutureless heart valve he helped Side Commitment in the time capsule. One Jeff Suzik to develop, as a symbol of his pioneering that symbolizes leadership and clear vision Saturday, October 14, 2006 efforts and leadership in cardiovascular over the last five years, to propel the surgery, positioning Pittsburgh in the fore- Academy forward in so many strategic ini- Sometimes, in order for us to fully appre- front of the medical community around the tiatives with our trustees, faculty, staff, and ciate the present, we first must first look world. entire community. This leadership has helped back upon the past. Imagine a near-perfect He and his family’s commitment to medi- us reach and exceed our goals today. Tom Western Pennsylvania morning, one not cine is one that many of our alumni/ae and you truly are the sun that rises over Eastover that unlike today (except that it was most parents continually honor today. Through and over the entire Academy. On behalf of likely twenty to twenty-five degrees the Magovern Chair in Science, our science the entire Shady Side community, we warmer!). Try for a moment to transport faculty and generations of students to come applaud your amazing dedication and com- yourselves back to May of 1922, to a day may feel inspired, not only by this innova- mitment. on which more than 300 people (among tion, but by the commitment to science edu- In honor of those leaders in Development them, some of Pittsburgh’s most promi- cation at Shady Side Academy and to leader- who came before me in this campaign, Gena nent business and professional leaders) ship in medical innovation in our region. Kovalcik and Betsy Watkins, in honor of the had gathered only a few hundred yards The name Shipley will stand as a symbol of incredible commitment from the Alumni/ae, from where we ourselves are now assem- unwavering commitment to our school. Development and Communications staff, we bled to commemorate the laying of the

12 Shady Side Academy Magazine Descendents of Wallace Rowe, who donated the property for the Senior School Campus: grandson Wallace Rowe his wife Carol and great-grandson Wallace Rowe and granddaughter Gretchen Rowe after Marshall Rowe. she was invited back to open the time capsule in 2056.

Dr. Jeff Suzik, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life provides a glimpse into the history of Shady Side Academy.

Wallace Rowe makes remarks during the celebration.

time period pointed out, much had changed in the city since the school had first opened its doors on Aiken Avenue cornerstone for the soon-to-be-finished forty-year existence, inextricably linked to back in 1883: Rowe Hall, the “crown jewel” of the new the city of Pittsburgh, a by-product of its “The Academy was…in reality a country country boarding school campus that was greatest successes. Its students were the school with many open fields…East then being built for Shady Side Academy. sons of some of the most influential and Liberty was not the business and pleasure The Academy’s Board of Trustees had prosperous industrialists in the nation, center which it has since become. Nor invited Dr. William Crawford, President almost all of them residing within close were movie houses and refreshment par- emeritus of Allegheny College, to give the proximity to the school itself, on the city’s lors to be found with their exciting and keynote address. Crawford’s words did very fashionable East End. But while it low-priced allurements…[Over time] the not disappoint his august audience. “I see might be hard for us to imagine today, by attractions…[have become] an even a great future here,” he began, looking out the late-1910s and early 1920s, Shadyside greater temptation and [have] made it across the rolling hills and valleys spread- and the tony neighborhoods surrounding increasingly difficult to hold [our] boys for ing out before him: it had started to become something slight- athletic practice, or drill in public speak- “Your location is superb. Your proposed ly less than fashionable. In fact, the same ing, or work in other valuable extra cur- plant seems to me about ideal. I have seen industry that had made Pittsburgh the dar- riculum activities…[I]t is an established Rugby and I have seen Eton. I have seen ling of the industrialized world-steel-had fact that proper school preparation can be nearly all of the leading boys’ schools in also ultimately made living in it cramped, made only in a quiet country atmosphere the country and, with great Pittsburgh crowded, and increasingly dirty. For remote from the constantly distracting back of you, I see no reason why you Pittsburgh’s business and professional social life of the city.”2 should not [now] rank among the very elite, Shadyside was no longer “the” place Well, it sounded like a great idea, but foremost…schools in the country.”1 to live, let alone what they considered to some very important questions loomed: Crawford was right. Shady Side be an especially good place to raise and Where to build this “country campus” and Academy, as its geographically-specific educate the next generation of civic lead- more importantly, how to pay for it? In the name implied, had been, for its almost ers. As an “alumni bulletin” from that early-20th century, private schools, even

Winter 2006–2007 13 prestigious ones like Shady Side Academy, families here with us represents a meaning- well, and that, as you can see simply by rarely had significant financial assets or ful historical bridge to our collective past, looking about you, has been a very worth- expansive endowments to draw upon for one that aids us in seeing how outstanding while endeavor indeed. Glory to Shady Side! such purposes. Operating expenses came leadership in one era can be (and has been) 1 Dr. William H. Crawford, as quoted by almost exclusively from tuition dollars or replicated in our own present. The Pittsburgh Post, May 3, 1922, morn- from the occasional, well-timed check writ- On behalf of the faculty, the staff, and the ing edition; cited by Jonathan L. Silver, ten by a kindly benefactor who would “see students of today’s Shady Side Academy, let Approaching the Pinnacle of Privilege: the to it personally” that the boys had enough me offer a heartfelt thank you to all of you History of Shady Side Academy, 1883-pre- coal to keep them warm that winter or for your commitments to “This, Our sent (Ph.D. diss., Carnegie Mellon whose help would cover the costs incurred Golden Opportunity: The Campaign for University, 2004), 199. by a new roof for the gymnasium. But coal Shady Side Academy”. It is you-all of you- 2 Shady Side Academy Bulletin: Alumni and roofing tiles amounted to little more who have kept the turn-of-the-century and Former Students, June 20, 1920, 13; than pennies in comparison to financing an dreams of Wallace and Sallie Rowe alive and cited by Silver, 198. entirely new physical plant in a completely different location. Building the country school would take more innovation, deter- mination, dedication, and will than anyone who had yet been associated with the Academy had ever shown. To put it blunt- ly, it didn’t look good. But then, almost as if on cue, entered Academy trustee and eminent Pittsburgh Steve Halpern ’74 talks about the businessman Wallace H. Rowe, President of strategic planning process which the Pittsburgh Steel Company. Personally lead to the Capital Campaign. invigorated by the talk then circulating about a country boarding school for the boys of Shady Side, Mr. Rowe, in an act of selfless- ness, vision, and incredible largesse, began, entirely on his own, to survey the green, rolling hills and valleys that surrounded the “Steel City’. In no short order, and with very little fanfare, Mr. Rowe had quietly pur- chased three adjacent farmsteads up the Allegheny River in the rural hamlet of Fox Chapel, knowing that he wanted the beauti- ful and pastoral 125-acre tract to someday serve as the “new” Shady Side Academy. Tragically, Mr. Rowe died before he could Co-Chair, Strategic PLanning Task Force’s successful campaign in the history of the officially make the bequest; but his dream of Remarks Academy. But also, I hope together we can a country school was kept very much alive Steve Halpern ’74 take a moment to celebrate a successful by his equally impressive wife, Sallie. Saturday, October 14, 2006 implementation of the strategic plan. We Believing fully in her late husband’s vision, linked our plan to the vision and mission of Sallie Rowe pledged to give the land to the Shady Side Academy. Our mission is to con- Academy herself. In fact, Mrs. Rowe eventu- Five years ago, Karl Krieger ’49 and I had tinue to provide exceptional educational ally went even further, providing the funds the honor and responsibility to chair the opportunity for our students and our facul- that were to be used to build Rowe Hall, the Strategic Planning Task Force for Shady Side ty. I am proud to report that we stayed beautiful, newly-renovated and entirely Academy. This was an initiative that focused and assured our success through “reborn” academic complex which still involved students, faculty, trustees, alum- your unwavering support. stands, some eighty-four years later, as the ni/ae, administration and parents. I am It is with a great deal of personal satisfac- heart and soul of the Senior School campus. pleased to tell you that we addressed the six tion and pride that I turn to Steve Lee, as It is a real pleasure and an inestimable main goals set forth in the plan: to increase the new chair of our board to encourage privilege to be able to stand here today with support for retention, and recruitment of you as our leader and the members of our the direct descendants of Wallace and Sallie our excellent faculty, to examine the appro- board to continue to dream lofty dreams Rowe, visionary turn-of-the-century bene- priate size of the Academy, to complete new for the future of the Academy. You can factors whose generosity and forethought capital projects, to further develop board count on my personal commitment to help more or less ensured that Shady Side leadership, to improve our communications you and, as we approach the next five Academy would develop into the extraordi- to the Shady Side Academy community, and years, I know that you will do a great job in nary institution that it still is today. Having to further enhance the K-12 curriculum. leading us to move Shady Side Academy three generations of the Rowe and Harper We are here today to celebrate the most forward even more in the years ahead.

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View of the southwest corner of newly renovated ‘green’ Rowe Hall, including Scott Commons.

A PEEK AT RENOVATED ‘GREEN’ ROWE HALL

The courtyard that is bordered by the Kassling College Counseling Center, The Paul G. Benedum, Jr. Student Center and Memorial Hall.

View from inside Scott Commons. Newly renovated ‘green’ Rowe Hall

16 Shady Side Academy Magazine Students pour out of Rowe Hall The Kassling College Counseling Center is used as study area. between classes.

Students study and socialize in groups in the Paul G. Benedum, Jr. Student Center.

Winter 2006–2007 17 Alex Hershey ’90, Adam Gurson ’96, John Kyriacopoulos ’86, Ralph Falbo ’88, Jumoke Adebimpe ’96, Melissa Nevola ’04 and Adrienne Genovese ’02 performed on stage in the Richard E. Rauh Theater in the Hillman Center for Performing Arts during the 2nd Annual Alumni at the Rauh event.

Jay ’56 and Mary Ann Crane with Dave ’56 and Kathleen Parks.

Classmates from 1956, Bill Houston, Chuck Sutherland and Ray Baldridge at their 50th reunion at Eastover. Agnes and E. Bayley Buchanan ’41, Dom Navarro ’46, Ed Rieck ’46, and Jeanne and Scotti Mulert ’46.

Jumoke Adebimpe ’96, Chris Marsico ’96 and Ben Engelhard ’96.

HOMEby Bob Grandizio, Sr. omecoming 2006 was a very special event this year. Not only Hdid it exceed all expectations in attendance, nostalgia and athletic excitement, it also represented the official end of the most successful Capital Campaign in the long, storied history of Shady Side Academy; “This, Our Golden Opportunity”. The celebration of the closing of the campaign and the ribbon-cutting ceremony, dedicating the “green” renovation of Rowe Hall, added special touches to this Homecoming. Alumni/ae and visitors were able to tour the renovated facilities made possible by the generosity of the over 4,000 alumni/ae, friends, and parents who contributed to the campaign and/or Annual Fund over the last five years. The large crowd of

18 Shady Side Academy Magazine Bill Schenck ’61 and Jack Singer ’61. Donna Southard, Burnett Bartley ’43, Academy President Tom Southard and Wendy Bartley mingle during Friday night festivities.

George Stewart ’81, recipient of the Robert E. Walker Award, and Alumni Council President, Brendan Larry Niemann ’55 with Rob ’56 and Charlotte Rost at Friday night’s reception. McLaughlin’86.

Academy Vice President for Development, Rick Munroe ’84 and Ted Teele. Ted accepted the Paul R. Pigman ’52 Prize on behalf of his daugh- ter, Dawn Teele ’01 COMING Homecoming celebrants was also treated to the many events and activities normally relat- ed to this annual occasion. Class visitations, a tented tailgating party, ice skating, a chil- dren’s theatre performance, Kids’ Karnival, a golf outing, receptions, athletic contests and reunion dinners were just some of the activities providing entertainment and opportuni- ties for fun for everyone. 2006 There was such great spirit and enthusiasm that the chilly temperatures (but sunny skies!) and high winds were hardly noticed. Alumni/ae from all classes took advantage of the scheduled activities to meet classmates, enjoy the closeness of family, revel in the fall beau- ty of Shady Side Academy and relive the SSA times and events that helped shape their lives. Next year’s Homecoming Weekend will be October 5 and 6 and the classes with years ending in 2s and 7s (1942, 1947, 1952, etc.) will be holding reunion dinners/parties. It is not too early to start planning!!

Winter 2006–2007 19 Class of 1951 Captain: John Musgrave IV, representing his late father, John Musgrave III.

Mark Wholey ’76, Kurt Fuhrer ’76, Ralph Falbo ’88 and Jim Crisanti ’81 before teeing off at the Alumni/ae Golf Outing at the Fox Chapel Golf Club.

Class of 1946 Captains, from left: Scotti Mulert, Bill Rodewald and Dom Navarro.

Senior School students paint Shady Side pride on the faces of Karnival goers.

The winner of the Al Stewart Memorial Shady Stride, Current Parent Maggie Marous, with the Stewart Family.

Class of 1956 Captains, from left: Chuck Sutherland, Ed Seifert and Lewis Hamilton.

20 Shady Side Academy Magazine Junior School students prepare to sing the Alma Mater at the start of the Varsity Class of 1966 Football game. Captains, from left: John Shearer, John Sikina, Paul Zugates, Jan Rovelli and Dusty Nelson.

HOMECOMING 2006

Class of 1961 Captains, from left: Tim Lynch and Gene Chwerchak.

Senior School students perform Alice in Wonderland in front of a full gym during Class of 1971 the Children’s Theatre Performance. Captain: George Panzak.

Winter 2006–2007 21 Children paint pumpkins at the annual Class of 1976 Kids’ Karnival to support local veterans. Captains, from left: Mark Wholey, Dave Fawcett and Dave Anderson.

Class of 1981 Captains, from left: Liz Gill, Jim Crisanti, Junior School Julia Katarincic, Jeff Cervi and George students Stewart. open the Homecoming Football game with the singing of the Alma Mater.

Class of 1986 Captains, from left: Ann Magovern, Ingrid Wecht, Megan Kraai, Diane Sherer, Eric Letsinger, Karen Craig, Pete Katz, John Lapiana, Bill Williams and Steve Frank.

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Class of 1991 Captains, from left: Bob Grandizio, Jr. and Doug DeLuca.

Class of 1996 Captains, kneeling, from left: Tom Pohl, Eric Nordby, Jimil Wilson and Mark Kramer. Standing, from left: Dave Fink, Andy Allen, Fran Wymard, Ashi Toor, Lara Grandizio, Laura Felder, Mark Herleman, Courtney Chesin and Anne Mulock.

Class of 2001 Captains, from left: Tim Lynch '61, representing Mac Lynch, Brian Gumberg, Students enjoy the Kids Karnival, Dave Diehl, Beth Maher, Matt Krebs, which benefits local veterans. Annie Succop and Amit Grover.

Winter 2006–2007 23 60th Reunion, Class of 1946 Seated from left: Scotti Mulert, Dom Navarro and Don Blenko. Standing, from left: Edward Jew, Bill Rodewald, Pat McCurdy, Dave Hunter and Ed Rieck.

HOMECOMING 2006

55th Reunion, Class of 1951 From left: Ed Hilger, Dave Hiles and Ed Wilson.

50th Reunion, Class of 1956 Seated, from left: Bill Markus, Jay Crane, Larry Cervino, Cary Campbell, Dan Butts, Ed Seifert and Bob Rost. Standing, from left: Bob Kirkpatrick, Nick Muller, Ray Baldridge, Duncan Gray, Lorenz Iversen, Frank Wiegand, Dave Parks, Dewey Hamilton, Brownlow Speer, Bill Houston, Sandy Speer, John Ferguson and Marc Wedner.

24 Shady Side Academy Magazine 45th Reunion, Class of 1961 First row, from left: Joe Robinson, Jay Ferguson, Dick Gregory (former SSA faculty member), Bill Clarkson, Tim Lynch, Gene Strassburger, Pete McIlroy, Walter Rhodes, Jary Wallace and Bill Schenck. Second row, from left: Buzz Hutchinson, Gene Chwerchak, Jim McCague, Phil Davidson, John Allen and Jack Singer.

40th Reunion, Class of 1966 First row, from left: Scott Becker, Mark Donley, John Shearer, Don McCormick, Paul Zugates, Jan Rovelli, Lance Labun, David Guy, Bill Hughes and Dave Patterson. Second row, from left: Creston Baumunk, John Sikina, Rich LaMagna, Chris Abernathy, Jay Reich, Don Lynn, Dusty Nelson and Jeff Varadi.

35th Reunion, Class of 1971 From left: Ken Simon, Martin Moffat, Bob McCarthy, Tron McConnell, Dan Smiley and George Panzak.

Winter 2006–2007 25 30th Reunion, Class of 1976 Seated, from left: Garrick Mullins, David Anderson, Mark Wholey, Mike Ecker, Betsy (Wertheimer) Franklin, Jamie Edson and Rick Wentley. Standing, from left: Oliver Mullins, Richard Begg, Doug Mancosh, Ed Fedorchak, Ted Vasser, Bill Knepper, Randy Frederick and Mark Vey.

25th Reunion, Class of 1981 Seated, from left: George Stewart, Liz (Gill) Kukulowicz, Julia Katarincic, John Kavaler, Catherine Vodrey, Jim Crisanti and Ron Davenport. Standing, from left: Nelson Person, Eric Sauereisen, Mark Stiffler, Gregg Franklin, Buddy Hendershot (SSA faculty member), Andy Niemann, Dan Wecht, John Tadler, Scott DeBroff, Dan Mrvos, Gary Middleton, Jeff Cervi, John Goldblum, Rich Easler, Ross Seifert and Leslie (Marous) Davis.

20th Reunion, Class of 1986 First row, from left: Lee Rosenthal, Matt Lerch, Will McCrady, Diane Kalik, Ingrid Wecht, Diane Sherer, Reema Hanna, Tara Harper. Second row, from left: Steve Frank, Jay Alexander, Brendan McLaughlin, Scott Kerschbaumer, Greg Lippard, Eric Selz, Lawton Stokes, Megan Kraai. Third row, from left: Amy Flannery, Chris Briem, Chuck Ascher-Walsh, Mike Mandell, Dave Goodwin, Andy Thompson, Gary Horewitz, Michelle Clayton, Dori Charlson and Laura Karet. Fourth row, from left: Skitch Henderson, Louis Catalano, Scott Lasner, Ann Magovern, Penny Asherman, Karen Craig, Jeff Gerlach, Ryan Ruskin. Fifth row, from left: Bill Williams, John Saaty, Rob Marsh, Hunter Smith, Lance Ruttenberg, Eric Letsinger, Stu Rattner, John Kyriacopoulos, Pete Katz, Bob Wiegand, Rees Flannery and David Roscow.

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15th Reunion, Class of 1991 First row, from left: Doug Deluca, Kelly (Hendershot) Deluca, Fran Ayala, Jennifer (Salvitti) Davis, Bridget Borelli and Stephanie Gonzales. Second row, from left: John Babson, Jon Kamin, Con Davides, Aaron Strauss, Doug Spear, Ryan Haveson, Jen (Senan) Laman, Matt Laman, Brooke Kerschbaumer and Bob Grandizio.

10th Reunion, Class of 1996 First row, seated from left: Drew Sokol, Jackie Talbot, Lisa (Bhadsavle) Dharwadkar and Ryan Kushner. Second row, from left: Jeremy Sphar, Scott Seltman, Andy Allen, Bill Ferguson, Craig Hamburg, Courtney (Chesin) Vadnais, Adam Gurson, Ben Engelhard, Tom Pohl, Chris Kane and Blake Stanton. Third row, from left: Charlie Gailliot, Matt Henderson. Dave Fink, Brendan Lupetin, Eric Nordby, Jimil Wilson, Chris Ward, Mark Herleman, Fran Wymard, Geoff Melada, Ken Urish, Nick Hartner, Mark Kramer, Josh Hammerstein and Ashi Toor.

Fifth Reunion, Class of 2001 First row, from left: Mike Quinlan, Aaron Ronsheim, Eric Chun, Beth Maher, Ashley Maida, Dana Sherman and Rajiv Patnam. Second row, from left: Jess Shoemaker, Chrissy O'Leary, Annie Succop and Charity Class. Third row, from left: Brian Gumberg, John Rhodes, Nick Reise, Amit Grover, McKenzie Craig, Johanna Swartz and Ann Gookin.

Winter 2006–2007 27 ple give, it is about increasing our volunteer INAUGURAL YEAR OF THE ANNUAL and philanthropic participation. Catching up with classmates at a phonathon FUND VOLUNTEER CABINET! is a perfect opportunity to reconnect (see class notes about Bob Kramer ’49 and Henry Kipp ’49) and talking with other parents gives you hady Side Academy is very grateful for a fun and very successful phonathon with the opportunity to meet other parents who Sthe support of our Annual Fund volun- more volunteers than ever and a record may have insights about programs, homework teers this year and ever year! amount of money raised! Thank you! loads, moving up into a new grade, or the col- This year — with the help of Annual Fund The Annual Fund is just one of the countless lege application process. You can join us for a Chairs, Slo and Mike Casey ’70, P’03, P’04, ways to get involved at Shady Side and it is phonathon and see for yourself — it’s fun! P’06, P’10 — we have established a new vol- true that sharing your story with your class- We know the demands on each of you are unteer cabinet for the Annual Fund. We extend mates or peers, about why you believe in countless and we also know Shady Side sincere thanks to all the volunteers — from Shady Side and why you give to Shady Side, is Academy will only remain as strong as it is alumni/ae to new parents, from current par- the essence of enhancing and sustaining excel- because of the strong presence of alumni/ae, ents to grandparents! In September, members lence here. Volunteering to share your story is parents, grandparents, and friends in this of the volunteer cabinet celebrated the opening one of the most powerful things you can do to community. To learn more or get involved, of the Annual Fund year with a reception at help Shady Side raise the funds needed to please contact Slo or Mike Casey, any of the Eastover, the home of President and Mrs. lessen our burden on tuition. It would take an Annual Fund leaders or Karyn Vella, Director Southard, and enjoyed a presentation by guest additional $23 million in the endowment to of Annual Giving, at: 412-968-3130 or speaker, Adria Renke, in the newly renovated raise the amount we raise each year from the [email protected]. Rowe Hall. More recently, in October, we had Annual Fund. It is not about how much peo-

2006-2007 Annual Fund Volunteers "Giving every year supports the students every day"

Resource Volunteers Board of Trustees Academy Administration

Development Committee Chair President Board of Visitors George Stewart ’81, P’09 Tom Southard

Alumni Council Annual Fund Chairs Vice President for Development Slo & Mike Casey ’70, P’03, P’04, P’06, P’10 Rick Munroe ’84 412.963.1223 412.968.3044 • [email protected] Parents’ Associations [email protected] • [email protected] Annual Fund Chairs-Elect Judy & Mike Hannon ’74 Director of Annual Giving P’08, P’09, P’12 Karyn Vella 412.968.3130 • [email protected] Founders Society Chairs Susie ’78 & Mark Giallonardo ’79, P’06, P’08 724.444.1496 • [email protected] Assistant Director of Annual Giving Laurie & Paul Singer P’08 Amy Mickey 412.767.9734 • [email protected] 412.968.3017 • [email protected]

Alumni & New Parent Chairs Past Parent Chairs Junior School Middle School Senior School Grandparent Chairs Faculty Chairs NALP Co-Chairs Minal & Hitendra Patel Lee Draper P’99, P’02 Parents Parents Parents Barbara & Richard Christine Holt Wally Jenkins ’84 (JS) Rana Husaini P’06 Teresa & Joseph Rhonda & Mitch Beth Anne & Jeff Fisher David Szlachetka Anania Brourman Bergman Bryan Gentile ’92 Kaya & Mickey Pohl Mark Weingarden Winnie & Bob Kramer (MS) P’05, P’06 Penny & Barry Brill Patricia Dalby & Harry Carrie Casey-Leemhuis Ann & Peter Mimi & Michael Stump ’80 & Bill Leemhuis Decade Chairs Steenkiste (SS) Colville Maribeth & Harry ’74 Melinda & Jim ’74 1950s Debbie & Shawn ’78 Donnelly Edwards 1960s Flaherty Charlotte & Richard Diane Fisher McLaughlin 1970s Joy & Mark McNally Marcy & David ’73 Heather & Richard ’80 Gookin Shawn Flaherty ’78 Barbara Pippin Thai ’83 & Ngoc Thai Rattner Cynthia & Stephen 1980s Lisa & Ozzy Samad Linda & James Lackey Barbara Pippin Rosenbloom Linda & Jeff ’70 Mates Thai ’83 Allison & Brad ’82 Stein Jan & Charles Petredis 1990s Lisa & Howison Matt Henderson ’96 Schroeder 2000s Jeanne & Daniel Sarah Casey ’03 Shaffer Anita & Brahma Sharma Class Agents Gayle & Bill Simpson Mary Jo Sprague 28 Shady Side Academy Magazine Nancy & Jim ’70 Wolf

refine how we market the uniquenesses we offer at each stage of a child’s development. Much input was given by Ms. Cheryl Little, Junior School Head, to develop a Pre- Kindergarten marketing piece. Dr. Jeff Suzik, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residental Life and Mr. Thomas Trigg, Associate President and Interim Head of Senior School also offered insights into the boarding program. Matt Fisher, Harry Fleishman, Katie Mihm and Andrea Lovelace, all members of the Admissions Team, also provided input. Students from each of our three schools are fea- tured in the photos used. The results to date are a series of engaging ads featuring our own students along with three new direct mail pieces that are fun, informative and convey the Shady Side Academy experience. “The proof will tell in the numbers,” said Academy Director of Admission Katie Mihm. “We hope that these print advertisements and direct mail pieces will help drive inquiries for the 07-08 school year. We expect to begin evaluat- ing the results by March, when we have reached our traditional admissions deadlines.” K-12 schools in the U.S. are looking at slow growth in population due to the end of the Baby Boomlet. Schools in Western, Pennsylvania — public, private and parochial — are faced with the additional challenge of being in a region where the overall population growth is stagnant. “We’re in a competitive marketplace that ADMISSIONS MARKETING offers excellent independent, parochial and magnet school options for families. We have to compete harder for fewer students,” said STEPS UP CREATIVITY Academy President Tom Southard, “and that trend will be with us for the next decade.” ast winter, Admissions, Communications, their overall visual creativity, writing and staffing In addition to traditional print and direct mail L and the Office of the President began work ability to handle the breadth of the project. marketing, Academy Admissions staff pro- on a new advertising and marketing campaign Pipitone Group helped guide the creative motes admissions through several events at for the Academy. Requests for proposals were development of our marketing initiatives: each of our campuses and outside events. We sent to five Pittsburgh area creative agencies. Boarding, Pre-K staff and general admissions, also receive many inquiries from alumni/ae as After review, Pipitone Group was selected for helping Shady Side Academy Staff to further well as from acquaintances of current parents.

30 Shady Side Academy Magazine Winter 2006–2007 31 nity at our doorstep,” added David Liebmann, Academy Director of Programs. Michiyuki Yamada, PJS Board of Trustees Chair and a Marketing Development Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Power Products noted that, “many local families have ties to Japan, whether they are employed by Japanese corporations, have family in Japan, or are simply fascinated by Japanese language and culture. We hope to serve all interested residents of Pittsburgh in this exciting partnership.” There are 76 supplementary Japanese Schools in the United States. PJS is one of NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH the three Japanese Schools in Pennsylvania. PITTSBURGH JAPANESE SCHOOL

hady Side Academy inaugurated a new Spartnership this fall with the Pittsburgh Japanese School (PJS). PJS aims to teach children in grades K - 12 language, mathe- matics, and social studies based on Japanese text books. 100 students are enrolled to study Japanese culture and language each Sunday at the Academy’s Middle School campus. Yoshihiko Saeki, the principal of PJS, was appointed in Japan and delegated to Pittsburgh. “Hosting the Pittsburgh Japanese School enhances Shady Side Academy’s commit- ment to offering our students the opportu- nity to experience world cultures, lan- guages, and history through our World Languages program,” explained Shady Side Academy President Thomas N. Southard. “Because Pittsburgh has such a high den- sity of universities, hospitals and multina- tional companies, our partnership with PJS and our extensive World Languages pro- gram are a reflection of the global commu-

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Halloween

Homecoming Pep Rally

Winter 2006–2007 33 Carlie Marous ’07 works with still raise at school, we were able to aid the SurgiCorps in Guatemala family and to help provide Orlando with his family’s first university education. He hopes to find a job involving computers. Our time spent in Chiapas was absolutely incredible. By extending our schoolwork on the Tzotzil language and through our more traditional fundraising during the school year, we were able to learn something essen- tial about hard work and dedication that extends far beyond the classroom.

Laura Daigneau ’07 Project: 3 week international community and environmental service in the British Virgin Islands.

I went to the British Virgin Islands where I lived on a catamaran for three weeks with nine other teens and three counselors. We traveled to different islands performing dif- ferent community service projects, such as repainting the entrance to a church, beach and city clean-ups, mangrove reforestation, playing with local children who were in summer school, and, most exciting of all, catching turtles for research purposes. My favorite part of the trip was getting to meet the local people who helped us with the projects; they helped me see a new perspec- PARKIN FELLOWSHIP tive of life. Overall, each of us did over one- REPORTS hundred hours of volunteer service.

hanks to the foresight and generosity of alumnus Fred H. Parkin ’59, there has hereby been established the Parkin Fellowship Fund. Parkin Fellowships are designed to award Ttravel grant money to assist students in the funding of summer service or environmen- tal projects around the globe. It is expected that the experiences will make an impact through Josh Falk ’08 in service or environmental impact to others. It is also hoped that the stories the recipients share Chiapas, Mexico of their projects will enrich the Shady Side Academy community and inspire others to make a difference throughout the world. Applicants must be a Form IV-Form V student in good standing with the Academy, whose passion it is to make a difference in the world through an international service project or through engaging in an international project focused upon sustaining or enhancing the global environment. In 2006, eight students were awarded Parkin Fellowships.

Laura Bagamery ’08 family, chopping wood and tending to the Project: Community service in Chenalho region needs of the coffee trees that the extended of Chiapas, Mexico (10 days). family harvests and sells as free trade coffee beans. Because it is Orlando who must usu- In the summer of 2006, Josh Falk and I ally perform such chores, he cannot get a spent two weeks in Chiapas, Mexico with summer job as most men his age do to pay the Perez family, whose youngest son, for college. Also, his family cannot afford to Orlando’s, education is sponsored by the hire additional help during his absence. club Chiapas Connection. During our stay, Thanks to our efforts, both this past sum- we spent our time doing farm chores for the mer and now, and through the money we

34 Shady Side Academy Magazine Josh Falk ’08 of the time was spent at the turtle reserve, a tur- Mara Leff ’07 Project: Community service in Chenalho region tle conservation establishment in the Costa Project: 4 week service/volunteer project in of Chiapas, Mexico (10 days). Rican rainforest. During the days, I, along with Kenya doing community service, helping to my group, cleaned debris from the beach, con- build a school and teaching English. Our international service project took place structed walls for nearby homes, and engaged in in Chiapas, Mexico. The project involved a number of community service projects. At As I walked along the river that ran through the distributing used clothing acquired at Shady night, we traversed the beach in search of small Kenyan village with my host sister Ayeiko, Side Academy to members of a local Mayan Leatherback turtle eggs. Once found, we trans- I gazed at her in awe. Her gorgeous skin glowed community and then assisting the commu- ported them to our turtle hatchery: a stretch of in the setting sun and the silhouette of her perfect nity with various tasks, including work the beach that had been cordoned off for the posture and delicate neck stood out against the with the coffee plants. We spent eleven days safe hatching of turtles. Once the turtles had red and orange sky. On top of her head rested a in San Cristobal de las Casas, a city in safely hatched, we released them into the water. large bucket of water. She walked barefoot along Chiapas. Each day, we traveled to San In this way, the turtles were safe from predators the water’s rocky edge, never faltering, while the Pedro Chenalhó, a rural agrarian commu- such as birds, crabs, and crocodiles. bucket remained steadfast atop her head. She nity in Chiapas. After our work, we spent Aside from the time spent at the reserve, I have asked if I would like to try and apprehensively, I afternoons studying Mayan culture and a number of memorable experiences including accepted. I hoisted the bucket to the top of my Tzotzil, the language spoken in the commu- counting scarlet macaws for an official parrot head but could barely make it a few steps before nity, with a native speaker. I would like to conservation survey and zip lining through the I had to grab it as it began to fall. I handed the thank Mr. Parkin for this amazing opportu- rainforest canopy at 300 feet above the ground. bucket back to her, and with great poise and nity and I hope the project will continue to Throughout the trip, I was able to observe the grace she walked the rest of the way back. benefit Chiapas and the Shady Side immense Costa Rican biodiversity including My trip to Kenya was filled with moments like Academy community. howler monkeys, poison-dart frogs, spiny this. Living in a village in western Kenya and con- structing a classroom for five weeks challenged me to look inside myself to find those small things in life that I seldom appreciate. Staying with a family and giving up my everyday luxu- ries was incredibly rewarding. My time in eastern Africa truly made me appreciate my life and the privileges that I have been fortunate enough to have. Along with the other eighteen teenagers in my group, we were able to create a learning envi- ronment for over fifty children. I saw what one person could do in a community. I now under- stand the importance of perseverance; one per- son can truly make a difference. Memories of my trips to the river with Ayeiko will stay with me forever. Her bright smile when we unveiled the classroom, and then her tears when we departed, are images that I will never forget. With incredible gratitude to Mr. Parkin, I thank him for giving me an opportunity to make a small difference in the village. I deeply thank Mr. Parkin and those people in my life who Mara Leff ’07 in Kenya made it possible.

Carlie Marous ’07 Project: 1 week service/volunteer project in Vijay Kedar ’08 Antiqua and Patzun, Guatemala with lizards, exotic butterflies and an array of plant Project: 3 week Costa Rica environmental pro- Surgicorps. Surgicorps provides surgical ject-Turtle Research & Ecology Expedition. species. Furthermore, I became immersed in the services to people in developing nations. Costa Rican culture, living with Costa Rican The Parkin Fellowship allowed me the wonder- families, and learning a little Spanish in the Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Fred Parkin, I ful opportunity to experience an environmental process. Overall, my trip was an adventure that had the opportunity to travel abroad to and community service expedition to Costa I will remember for the rest of my life. I sincere- Guatemala for one week with a group called Rica through the organization Eco-Teach. I trav- ly appreciate the generosity of Mr. Parkin, who SurgiCorps International to participate in a eled to San Jose, Atenas, Alajuela, Pacuare, made the trip possible, and am very grateful to medical mission trip. I spent a day in Patzun, Fortuna, Arenal, and Puntarenas. The primary him. I have been changed by my experiences in Guatemala with a group of approximately focus of the trip was to help in the conservation Costa Rica and hope that other students will eighty young orphans ranging in age from of the Leatherback turtles. Consequently, most have the same opportunity in the future. three-weeks-old to sixteen-years-old. I helped

Winter 2006–2007 35 out by doing small jobs around the orphanage in addition to helping the children with their English homework and playing games with them in their free time. But the majority of my trip took place in the city of Antigua, Guatemala where I worked in the operating rooms in a local hospital aiding Pittsburgh- based plastic surgeons and general surgeons. These surgeons, for the most part, treated and corrected cleft pallets, cleft lips, burn scars, gallbladder disease, and hernias. My duties consisted of taking pre-op and post-op photography of our patients and their wounds, running instruments to and from operating rooms, compiling medical files, and assisting doctors with whatever needed to be done. I had the amazing opportunity to scrub in with one of the doctors on two of her cases; one being the removal of extraneous digits on a patient’s hands and feet, and the other case correcting a severe burn scar which involved taking skin grafts. In these two cases, I was Elizabeth Modoono ’08 in Costa Rica the physician’s main assistant and I was accountable for handing the doctor instru- ments, blotting, and assisting with the stitch- ing of the wound. a field that I am very interested in and I am service in Costa Rica for four weeks. I went This trip was incredibly eye-opening not strongly considering it especially after such an through an organization called Putney only because I was exposed to such a large incredible volunteer trip. This was a truly Student Travel. I lived with sixteen other range of medical work, but also because I had unforgettable experience and I am so grateful high school students from around the U.S. I the opportunity to react with an entirely dif- for the generosity put forth by Shady Side was the only person from Pennsylvania. ferent and unique type of culture in a context Academy alumnus, Mr. Fred Parkin. Our main service project was to help that, here in the U.S., would have never been construct a bridge over a river in the small possible. These people were in such dire need, village of Zaragosa. This task was very as Guatemala is a third-world country, and Elizabeth Modoono ’08 labor-intensive and took us the entire four weeks to complete the job. Costa Rican had no financial means to correct their poten- Project: 4 week community service project in tially harmful medical conditions. By the end Costa Rica. construction workers supervised the pro- of the week, my medical team had treated ject and we provided them with labor. We roughly eighty patients and brought many Last spring I applied for and was awarded had to move large rocks from the site, smiles to loving family members. Medicine is a Parkin Fellowship to perform community shovel out dirt, and carry away bags of dirt on our backs. We also mixed cement by hand and filled buckets of cement for the Costa Rican construction workers. At the end of the four weeks, we completed two cement end supports for the bridge. The work definitely was hard and chal- lenging, but also very rewarding. I really felt that I helped to make a difference in this Costa Rican village. The Parkin Fellowship provided me with an opportunity to take a risk, to do some- thing by myself, and to grow as a person. It was an amazing experience, and one that I will never forget. I especially want to thank Mr. Fred Parkin for his support, and I encourage all sophomores and juniors to consider applying for a Parkin Fellowship. Thank you to Mr. Fred Parkin and to Vijay Kedar ’08 in Costa Rica all the Parkin Fellows for sharing their experiences.

36 Shady Side Academy Magazine Middle SCHOOL EVENTS

The Beating Heart — Fall Drama Production

Book Fair

Winter 2006–2007 37 Senior SCHOOL EVENTS

Pirate Pierogies Visit the Senior School Campus Courtesy of Student Council

Online Store ur new Online Store is active on Owww.shadysideacademy.org. Designed to offer high quality, classic prod- ucts to alumni/ae the world over, the new Online Store is easy to use. Like any online shopping site, credit card payment is accept- ed. Orders submitted by 4:00 PM are processed and shipped the very same day. Gift Certificates, perfect for the holiday sea- son, are also available. We hope you’ll take a few moments to browse the store, give us your feedback, and enjoy the historical trivia sprinkled throughout the site. Official State of Pennsylvania License Plate lue and Gold have long been featured on BPennsylvania license plates, and Shady Side Academy is pleased to offer an official Pennsylvania “Specialty Plate” with our part- ners at PennDOT. Specialty plates are available for passen- ger cars, motor homes, and trucks with a registered gross weight of 9,000 pounds or less. Specialty plates are not available for motorcycles or trailers. No “personalized” plates are available under the Specialty Plate Program. Plates are $30, including a one-time state fee for each plate. Approximately $10 from each plate purchased directly benefits the educational programs and activities of Shady Side Academy. Plates are only available to those with vehicles registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To order your plate, please e-mail David Liebmann, Director of Programs, at dlieb- [email protected] or call him at 412-968-3045.

38 Shady Side Academy Magazine Amadeus — Fall Gargoyle Production

Winter 2006–2007 39 round of the PIAA State Tournament for Girls’ Cross Country Sports BRIEFS the third consecutive year. Although losing by Laura Daigneau ’07 in the opening round, this young team is positioned to carry on the tradition of The Girls’ Cross Country team had a very excellence with 10 returning starters. strong season. Under the fabulous leadership Fall Season 2006 of coaches Susan Whitney and Tron Football McConnell, as well as captains Leah by Dan Rooney ’08 and Jake Cohen ’08 Schwartz and Julia Rich, the team finished Field Hockey third in their WPIAL section with a record of by Coach Brooke Kerschbaumer The SSA football team got off to a slow 6-2. They competed in the Central Catholic start after losing a couple of close games at Invitational, the Altoona Invitational, and n November 2005, the Field Hockey team the beginning of the season. But as the sea- the Tri-State Invitational. As a team, Shady Iclosed the season with a WPIAL title, and son progressed the team began to drastical- Side finished sixth at the WPIAL Team hope for the future. However, the loss of 13 ly improve and win four out of their last Championship. Impressively, Tory Bruch, a seniors and 8 starters to graduation is an five games, finishing .500 for the first time freshman, qualified individually for the PIAA overwhelming obstacle for any athletic since 2000. The team was led by senior cap- Championship meet in Hershey Park. team. In the face of adversity, the 2006 tains Jordan Foley, Zak Klinvex and Ed Overall, the girls worked hard, had fun, and Varsity Field Hockey season ended just as it Hirsh. With many returning starters on considered this season to be a rewarding one. began, with great hope for the future and a both sides of the ball, the expectations are WPIAL AA Championship title to defend very high for next season. Boys’ Cross Country again next year. With outstanding perfor- by Kelsey Olander ’08 mances by a dedicated group of young ath- Cheerleading letes, the girls were able to defeat The Ellis by Jackie Allen ’07 and Sam Rossi ’08 Under the tremendous coaching staff of School in the WPIAL Championship game; William McConnel (Mac) and Paul Ejzak, a much deserved victory as the team weath- This year’s cheerleading squad had 13 letter the Boys’ Cross Country team had a very ered two losses to Ellis during the regular winners. The girls worked hard all season successful season, finishing with a record of season, both matches decided in overtime long and showed their support for Shady 6-2. With the enthusiastic leadership of play. Led by captains, senior Libby Side Academy athletics. Captains for next senior captains Johnny Levinson and Will McKnight and junior Caroline Washburn, year are Taylor Glenn, Nicole Mino and Simpson, the team was always able to make the Shady Side girls competed in the first Gina Poerio. the practices, meets and invitationals fun.

40 Shady Side Academy Magazine up in the WPIAL Singles Tournament, and placed third in the PIAA State Singles Championship. The #2 singles player BobbiLyn Anthony also qualified for the WPIAL Singles Tournament and teamed with #3 Joanie Hilton to win the Section Doubles Tournament and qualify for the WPIAL Doubles Tournament. The #1 dou- bles team of senior captains Christina Rath and Lauren Mears placed third in the Section Doubles Tournament and moved on to the WPIAL Doubles Tournament as well. Shady Side was one of only two teams to bring mul- tiple doubles teams to the WPIAL Doubles Tournament. Freshmen Alli Rath and Jen Cozen rounded out the line-up as a strong #2 doubles team. Shady Side finished the season with a 26-1 record, including the WPIAL title, and made it all the way to the finals in Hershey to place second in the PIAA State Hershey. They finished as Section Champs Championships. The team will remain with a regular season record of 19-0. Their strong next season and is planning on anoth- #1 singles player, Lauren Greco, easily won er successful record and winning next year’s the Section Singles Tournament, was runner State Championship.

2006 Fall Sports Records

Varsity Sports Win Loss Tie PCT. League Standing Field Hockey 11 7 2 0.61 WPIAL Champions Football 550 0.506th Place, Section2 Girls’ Cross Country 7 4 0 0.64 3rd Place, Section 4 Boys’ Cross Country 6 6 0 0.50 3rd Place, Section 4 Girls’ Golf 8 2 0 0.80 Section Champions Boys’ Golf 152 0 0.88 Section Champions Girls’ Soccer 14 4 3 0.62 Section Runner-Up, season with 22 wins and only 4 losses. After WPIAL Playoffs going undefeated in their section (12-0) the team headed into the playoffs with a com- Boys’ Soccer 22 3 0 0.89 Section Champions, petitive edge. They made it all the way to the WPIAL Runner-Up WPIAL A Finals while at the same time Girls’ Tennis 26 1 0 0.96 Section and receiving a bid in the PIAA State WPIAL Champions, Tournament. Although they lost to Seton PIAA Runner-Up LaSalle in the WPIAL Championship game Totals 114 34 5 0.77 and then lost to Holy Name in the PIAA Quarterfinals, they ended the season consid- Junior Varsity and Freshman Sports ered one of the top eight teams in JV Field Hockey 0 9 0 0.00 Pennsylvania. With an average margin of vic- Freshman Football 3 2 0 0.60 tory of more than three goals, this extremely Sophmore Football 4 2 0 0.67 successful season will not soon be forgotten. JV Boys’ Golf 10 1 0 0.91 Girls’ Tennis JV Girls’ Soccer 1 7 0 0.12 by Lauren Greco ’08 JV Boys’ Soccer 6 3 50.67 Freshman Soccer 6 8 0 0.43 Shady Side Academy Girls’ Tennis built a strong team this year with four of their seven JV Girls’ Tennis 550 0.50 starters returning for the season after a trip to Totals 35 37 5 0.56 the PIAA State Championships last year in

42 Shady Side Academy Magazine Alumni/ae EVENTS Mayor Ravenstahl Speaks at Fall Downtown Lunch

n November 16, Pittsburgh Mayor OLuke Ravenstahl was the guest speaker for Alumni/ae Council’s Fall Downtown Lunch at the Allegheny Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl with Academy President Tom and Donna Southard at the 2006 Fall Downtown Lunch Harvard-Yale-Princeton Club. The young mayor spoke eloquently to an overflow crowd of SSA alumni/ae, spouses and guests about his visions for the future of Pittsburgh. He was also kind enough to stay and answer any questions, take suggestions, and even hear a few gripes about city gov- ernment. It was a very informative speech and cer- tainly the best attended Downtown Lunch Shady Side Academy has ever held. The Spring Downtown Lunch is scheduled for early April. More details will follow.

Brendan Lupetin ’86, Claire (Lobes) Hosteny ’95 and Irv Firman ’88 chat at the Fall Downtown Lunch.

Alumni Soccer

Participants. Front row, from left: Dean DeLuca ’02, Bryan Gentile ’92, Jon Fleishman ’02, Andy Fitchwell ’06, Jamie Edson ’76, Rob Ferguson ’92, Steve Lee ’77, Justin Choi ’06 and Jon Miller ’04. Back row, from left: Peter Mathieson ’79, David Egan ’74, Sam Robb ’89, Chuck Shafer ’06, Jeff Todd ’85, James Walrath ’75, Ray Bernabei ’65, George Stewart ’81, Ben Roth ’98.

Winter 2006–2007 43 The Boys’ Cross Country team competed in their WPIAL section meets along with sever- al invitational meets that included the Central Catholic Invitational, the Altoona Invitational, and the Tri-State meet. They also competed in the IPSL meet, with an astounding team finish of second place. In the WPIAL meet, the team finished 11th, with excellent performances from all of the runners on the team. They had an amazing season, full of success and fun. Like the team always says...SUDA!!!

Girls’ Golf by Rebecca Samakow ’07

The second season for the Girls’ Golf team was a magnificent success. Lead by coaches Helene Gosse and John Landreth and senior section for the second consecutive year and undeafeated and as Section Champions. This captains Margaret Pentrack, Carlie Marous, finished sixth at the WPIAL Team year the team was able to send four out of five and Phoebe Mhyrum, the team won their Championships. Phoebe Mhyrum, Brittany players through the individual WPIAL Andrews, and Margaret Pentrack qualified Sectionals to the WPIAL Regionals. These for WPIAL Individual Championships with team members included Ben Kander, solid scores. Senior UNC recruit, Margaret Brendan Eisenbrandt, Ben Cohen, and Austin Pentrack, finished in first place at the WPIAL Warren. The team also had great success in Individual Championships shooting an even the WPIAL Team Championships as they par. She then went on to compete in the advanced to the finals, where they finished PIAA Championships where she finished fifth. The team had an overall record of 15-2 second in the state. The girls finished the sea- having their only two losses to Fox Chapel. son with an overall record of 11-2. The team Overall it was a great season and with the loss will loose six seniors including Margaret of only three seniors, Austin Warren, Dan Pentrack, Carlie Marous, Phoebe Mhyrum, Wolf, and Michael Hoffman, the boys are Rebecca Samakow, Colby Capretto, and looking forward to a strong future. Mackenzie Hofmann but has strong hopes for the future as the is team growing. Girls’ Soccer by Katherine Lee ’07 Boys’ Golf by Ben Kander ’08 The Girls’ Soccer team had a run this season. From the beginning of preseason until the 2006 was another victorious season for the buzzer of the final game they were bonded as Boys’ Golf team. The team ended the season a team. With the addition of many new play- ers and the return of veteran players, success was on the horizon. The Varsity team ended the season with a record of 9-2-1 in the sec- tion, and 14-4-3 overall. For the fourth time in four years the girls made it to the WPIAL playoffs and put their heart into every game. Although they were beaten by rival, South Park, in the second round of the WPIAL Championships, anyone would agree that the Girls’ Soccer season was nothing short of spectacular.

Boys’ Soccer by Graham Gockley ’07

The Boys’ Varsity Soccer team had an incred- ible, record-breaking season in 2006. They set a new school record for wins in a single

Winter 2006–2007 41 ALUMNI/AE COUNCIL CALL TO ALL IMPLEMENTS NEW CLASS STRATEGIC PLAN CORRESPONDENTS! We have launched a new Class A Message from Brendan McLaughlin ’86, President of the Alumni/ae Council Correspondent program in an effort to keep all of you connected with your classmates through news published in the magazine. The hese are exciting During the first phase of plan develop- magazine is published three times a year and Ttimes to be in- ment, the Alumni/ae Council embarked on Class Correspondent(s) will work with the volved with the a three-month market research plan. A Alumni/ae and Development Office staff to Shady Side Academy Research Project Committee was formed to collect news and updated information via Alumni/ae Council oversee the project, and included: Walter email, snail mail, or phone prior to the dead- — as there is a whole Jenkins ’84, former Council President; Rick line. The Class Correspondent(s) for each new strategic plan in Munroe ’84, Shady Side Academy Vice class will also help disseminate information place for the organi- President for Development; and Kate Sphar from the Academy to the class for reunion zation. The Council ’90, Alumni/ae Council member and planning or other event planning. If you have was started back in Director of Nonprofit Services with Olszak been an active class agent and would like to 1957, with only Management Consulting. The second phase do both roles simultaneously, you are encour- moderate changes in involved collection of information, and aged to do so; many of you already do both direction over its included two key activities: (a) surveying and we would like to recognize you! If you nearly 50-year histo- SSA alumni/ae, (b) interviewing SSA key are interested, please contact, Karyn Vella at ry. Over the years, informants — faculty, staff and students, [email protected] the primary activities and (c) benchmarking alumni/ae programs of the Alumni/ae of other peer secondary schools. Council have been to The new strategic plan identified four new participate and sup- committees each with their own area of port all alumni/ae focus: activities, especially • Alumni/ae Engagement Committee — Homecoming and the alumni/ae scholarship increase participation in alumni/ae activ- dance, now known as the “Gala”. Members ities. ONLINE of the Alumni/ae Council also have tradi- • Student Engagement Committee — cre- tionally been involved in the Annual Fund ate programs to expose current students ALUMNI/AE phonathons, serving as class agents. to alumni/ae, as well as transitioning stu- But in 2005, the Board of Trustees initiat- dents to alumni/ae status. DIRECTORY ed the development of a new strategic plan • Ambassadors Committee — develop By visiting the Alumni/ae section of the Shady for SSA, and alumni/ae engagement was activities relating to alumni/ae presence Side Academy website (www.shadysideacad- one of the planks of the proposed plan. The in the local community. emy.org) you can access the Online Alumni/ae Council seized this opportunity • Council Development Committee — Alumni/ae Directory and register for an easy and developed its own strategic plan to identify and nominate Council members, way to stay connected to your classmates guide its future activities. As a result, 2005- enforce the terms of the bylaws, and eval- across the country and around the globe. 2006 served as a rebuilding year for the uate Council members’ fulfillment of Council, as the members participated in an their duties. The directory allows you to update your con- intensive planning process. We hope that the new direction of the tact information, post a Class Note or photo Guiding the Alumni/ae Council during the Council will have a lasting impact on the and read up on what your fellow Shady Side planning year were four “big picture goals” relationship between the Academy and its Academy alumni/ae have been doing since related to commitment, contribution, con- alumni/ae, while furthering the impact that Commencement. nection and leadership: (a) establish a life- alumni/ae can have on students and the Please visit the Directory today and register. long commitment to SSA; (b) expand what community. If you are interested in partici- If you need assistance or login support please it means to contribute to SSA; (c) expand pating on the Alumni/ae Council, please contact Karen Fedusa, Alumni/ae Relations opportunities for alumni/ae to stay connect- contact Bob Grandizio Sr., Director of Coordinator at 412-968-3015 or by email at ed through meaningful engagements; and Alumni/ae Relations at 412-968-3072 or by [email protected]. (d) determine how the Alumni/ae Council email at [email protected] takes the lead to accomplish these goals.

44 Shady Side Academy Magazine appreciate your current news about Lee 1959 Class NEWS O’Nan, Bill Hutchison and others…Did I mention hearing from Phil Daum during our We are looking for a Class Correspondent for phone conversation? He retired from a 41 this year. year stint with Alcoa in 1996. He has some Jay Carson writes: “I was just promoted to Included in this section are news items talent with clarinet and piano which he played University Professor at Robert Morris received through November 30, 2006. during childhood and is living in Florida now. University.” Karl Kreiger wrote a note letter recently. He and Janet are active in water-related activities 1949 at their home in Maryland. I am looking for- 1966 ward to our monthly potluck meeting of the Class Correspondent — Jeff Varadi South Puget Sound Art Guild. Hope for a good turnout. I serve as the Newsletter Editor We’re not Rowdy...We’re Just Happy to See and feature the life of an American artist in Each Other! each monthly issue. I exhibited some oil paint- Forty years is a very long time, but not ings at the Thurston County Fair this past long enough to make the members of the August. The next project is mowing our half Class of 1966 forget that we really are a acre lawn — it has had a green renaissance bunch of good guys who know how to from recent rainy days. Summer was clear shorten the years and the miles and recon- mostly with temperatures in the mid 70’s and nect with each other. low humidity. Global warming one would Out of a class of seventy or so, we had surmise is at work.” eighteen classmates who, along with their spouses, significant others and children, made the time to join together and cele- 1952 brate. Someone mentioned that there was a Hank Kipp (right) with classmate lot of laughing, joking, and male-to-male Bob Kramer and son Thomas Kipp We are looking for a Class Correspondent for hugging...is that male bonding or what? (left) during a recent visit to the this year. People came from Maryland, Virginia, Senior School Campus. Dr. Richard Isay writes that he is a Clinical New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Professor of Psychiatry at Weill-Cornell Medical Florida, California, Nevada, and Arizona. 1949 College in private practice in NYC. He is the We even had someone from as far away as author of three books, the most recent being, New Castle! There were others who had Class Correspondent — Bob Kramer “Commitment and Healing: Gay Men and the hoped to be there, but were unable to attend. Need for Romantic Love.” He has two sons, Our class has produced doctors (quite a Bob Kramer had a terrific opportunity to David and Joshua, and lives in New York City few), lawyers (lots of them), authors, archi- catch up with Henry Kipp, first by phone at with his partner of 26 years, Gordon Harrell. tects, engineers, scientists, ministers, film the October 16th-17th phonathon on cam- pus, and then, quite serendipitously, during Hank’s recent visit to Pittsburgh for the annual conference of the Society of 1959 American Foresters. Among their many adventures in a one-day whirlwind, Bob and Hank spent the afternoon exploring Shady Side with Hank’s wife and son, Thomas. They saw President Tom Southard, Rick Munroe ’84, Tom Thompson, Bob Grandizio, Sr., and had lunch with numerous other faculty and staff members. After tour- ing Shady Side, Bob then took them to see the Kipp’s original family home in Fox Chapel, Hawthorne Hill, built in the early 30’s. Hank impressed Bob with his incredible ability to identify and name each and every tree they encountered! It was a letter Hank sent to Bob following their phone call on October 17th that inspired their afternoon together in which he wrote: “Your telecon Bob was like a balm or elixir of friendship through good old SSA! Quel sor- Fred Parkin At home on his motorcycle. pris comme dit cette frostier Americain! I

Winter 2006–2007 45 hoots and hugs. And if one thought that was rowdy, you should have seen the after 1966 dinner party. Shady Side Academy has certainly changed over the years. The physical prop- erty additions are staggering. The athletic facilities included a new (to us) gymnasium, aquatic center, ice hockey rink, indoor squash courts and many other improve- ments to existing facilities. In our day, the arts program consisted of studio space in the basement of Croft, some lone student playing the trombone in his room and the Gargoyle Society performances being held at the junior school theatre. Today Shady Side Academy has traveled light years for- ward with the Benedum Arts Center, a school orchestra, and the Hillman Center for Performing Arts. The newly rededicated Rowe Hall and Paul G. Benedum, Jr. Student Center are Chris Abernathy (second from left) alongside Jerome Bettis during a golf tournament. amazing with all of the technology and impressive appointments. But it was the pas- sion for excellence exhibited by the faculty that was most impressive. Chris Czapleski, 1966 Chair of the Math Department and Paul Ejzak ’89, Chair of the English Department, are among the heart and soul of Shady Side — the faculty. It was very interesting to meet these teachers in the halls of Rowe and then encounter Mr. Gregory and Mr. Jones walk- ing the same halls still blazing with the same passion for excellence. You can buy all the whistles, bells, and gizmos in the world, but not the passion. Shady Side brings out the passion, nurtures it, and perpetuates it though its graduates. Our Homecoming Weekend marked the conclusion of the most ambitious and suc- cessful fund raising campaign in the history of the school. Through the efforts of the Board of Trustees, Board of Visitors, par- ents, faculty, alumni/ae and friends of the school, over $41 Million dollars was raised. This is a tremendous achievement indeed. Casey Wolff and his wife Renee in Svalbard, Norway in the Summer of 2006. As you have read or heard, testimony to the core values of the SSA experience was seen in the generous contribution of $1.3 million makers, businessmen, entrepreneurs and As the time drew near for us to meet after to promote diversity in the student body even an intellectual property consultant. so many years, no one could be faulted for made in the name of Cecil Holley. It was for Wow, what a lineup! Chris Abernethy, being concerned that they may have set many a most touching moment. Creston Baumunk, Scott Becker, Mark their expectations too high and, therefore, A number of those who attended the 40th Donley, David Guy, Bill Hughes, Lance might be disappointed. After all, some of us (ugh!) reunion spoke of wanting more fre- Labun, Rich LaMagna, Don Lynn, Don hadn’t seen or spoken to each other in forty quent gatherings. Now that we’ve broken McCormick, Dusty Nelson, Dave years. But that wasn’t the case at all; we through the barrier of years, there is a desire Patterson, Jay Reich, Jan Rovelli, John were not disappointed. Anyone who was in to keep the connection alive. It has been Shearer, John Sikina, Jeff Varadi and McCune Dining Hall for the alumni/ae din- very exciting to hear from so many class- Paul Zugates made it a very impressive ner could clearly see the bond of our days at mates. People who were not able to make turnout. Shady Side as each person was greeted with the 40th are very excited about getting

46 Shady Side Academy Magazine together sooner rather than later. Casey Also, for those who want to see what time Skyline Pittsburgh was the only business in Wolff, who was unable to attend writes: and gravity does to a body through pho- Pennsylvania to receive the national EPA “My sweetheart of 30 years, Renee, contin- tographs of your classmates, feel free to EnergyStar Award, and the only business to ues to follow me no matter where I wander. request photos from the Class of 1966 receive both the EPA and Governor’s awards I wish Pittsburgh was our next destination, archives. Just email Jeff Varadi at www.cvan- for 2005. In addition, Skyline Pittsburgh has but not this year.” [email protected]. As you make com- cut energy costs by 40 percent with a cost With each of these publications you can ments and laugh, just remember that soon, savings of approximately $12,800 each year. look forward to more news about our class- very soon, your mugs will be in there too. mates. We encourage all members of the Class of 1966 to share news of their lives, 1970 families, accomplishments, and travels. 1969 Those of us who were able to join together We are looking for a Class Correspondent for this year. in October have come to realize how We are looking for a Class Correspondent for this year. important it is to remain connected to each Shawn Smith writes: “During our last other. Please send your correspondence to Jeff Steigerwalt, owner of Skyline class reunion, I ran into Ben Garrett and my email address and you can be certain Pittsburgh, a trade show exhibit design firm, John Schwanekamp near the Quad and that it will be published in the next issue of has received awards for the design and reno- drove down to the football field to watch the alumni/ae magazine. vation of its new 32,000 SF facility. the Homecoming game. We talked of old Skyline Pittsburgh has been recognized for times and parted at the game. The time its achievement by: spent was too short and was sorry I didn’t • The U.S. Environmental Protection see them at Mike Casey’s lovely home that SHADY SIDE ACADEMY Agency’s EnergyStar Award for Small they graciously opened to our small group Businesses (only 9 given nationally) — of 1970. It was also great to see Jim Ross GRADUATE ANNOUNCES honoring organizations for exemplary and Carl Succop, George Magovern and pollution prevention and stewardship of a few others. Those whom I have left out 2008 RUN FOR THE the environment via energy efficiency. forgive me as age causes my memory to • The Cool Space Award 2005 — celebrat- lapse at times. I also enjoyed seeing a paint- WHITE HOUSE ing and highlighting the cool spaces in the ing by Coach Jones of the Casey house! He Pittsburgh Region through encouraging is really a gifted man who has many talents adaptive reuse of urban neighborhoods and has touched so many of those who are Iowa Governor and the germination of young high- fortunate enough to have been taught by Tom Vilsack Launches growth companies in the region. him in the classroom and on the athletic • The 2005 Governor’s Award for fields. It was also great to spend some time Presidential Campaign Environmental Excellence — honoring busi- with Coach Sayles. I hope we can get a few nesses for their commitment to develop and more of our class to attend next time. A Iowa Governor and Shady Side Academy build environmental stewardship and eco- great time was had by all. Best wishes to all Alumnus Tom Vilsack, Class of 1968, nomic development in Pennsylvania. of the Class of ’70.” announced his bid for the White House in 2008. Governor Vilsack was a boarding student dur- ing the four years he attended Shady Side Academy from 1964–1968. He was a member 1973 of the varsity football team and was the Vice President of Student Council. He also played a large role in rewriting the Student Council Constitution. Governor Vilsack has visited Shady Side Academy in recent years. In December 2001 he spoke to a Leadership Class and also addressed the Senior School student body. In 2002 he was Commencement Speaker. “It has been fun getting to know Governor Vilsack during his visits,’ said President Thomas N. Southard, “He is a very approach- able guy. He and his wife Christie have a won- derful relationship and strong sense of family. We’re very proud of the Governor and excited Alums gather at Pittsburgh International Airport for ceremonies installing Brigadier General at the prospect of his run for the Presidency.” Roy E. Uptegraff III as Head of Pennsylvania's Air National Guard. From left: Dr. Cliff Hood, Ted Bream, Brig. Gen. Roy Uptegraff III and Bob McCarthy ’71.

Winter 2006–2007 47 1973 was named to be Chair of the “Student a Canadian media and communications Engagement Committee” of the Alumni/ae company (www.Rogers.com). John We are looking for a Class Correspondent for Council. Jeff recently was certified to be one Goldblum is Chairman of the Cleveland this year. of only a handful of qualified Collaborative Clinic Department of Anatomic Pathology, Academy Trustee, James S. Berkman has Law practitioners in Allegheny County where he specializes in work with gastroin- recently been named Head of School at the Family Division, a new less-advertised con- testinal, hepatic and soft tissue pathology. Boston University Academy. cept in divorce-related cases. He and his wife Asmita, an attorney, live outside Cleveland with their kids Andrew (15), Ryan (13), Janavi (9) and Raedan (6). 1978 1981 John says his kids are “of course, perfect (like their mother)”. John Kavaler and his We are looking for a Class Correspondent for Class Correspondent - Catherine Vodrey wife Kelly live in Boston. John is a Senior this year. The Class of 1981 celebrated its 25th Vice-President in the Global Wealth Mary Ellen Litter writes: “We are continu- reunion at Homecoming weekend in Management Division at Bank of America. ing to enjoy the Boston area. I’m into my October. Reunion Chairs were Gary Julie Katarincic is an orthopedic surgeon. 10th year at the Kennedy School of Middleton, Eric Sauereisen, George She works at Rhode Island Hospital and Government at Harvard. My daughter and Stewart and Catherine Vodrey, who all also serves as an Assistant Professor of 1 I created an equestrian center 2 /2 years ago, agreed that getting to know each other all Orthopedic Surgery at Brown Medical which became one of the first 2 USPC rid- over again as adults was pretty cool. Gary School. Leslie Marous and her husband ing centers approved in the U.S. this last put together a great slide show of old high Steve ’79 were at the reunion and they are January. We’re now up to 17 of our own school photos, which played on a constant living in Pittsburgh with their family. Gary gorgeous horses. Jordan is progressing loop during the class dinner at the Fox Middleton is a teacher and Chairman of towards her “Rolex” goal riding at the Chapel Golf Club Shooting Lodge. It’ll be the Math Department at Dwight- Novice Level. Rowan and Robert are big no surprise to anyone to hear that we all Englewood School in Englewood, New into sports and even though we play had a ball (the last of us didn’t leave the Jersey. Small world: Catherine Vodrey’s polocross and have a tetrathalon team at Saturday evening class dinner until nearly paternal grandmother is an alumna of the the stable, we have had a hard time getting 1:00 AM). We really missed those class- school back when it was still called Dwight the guys to ride! If you’re in the area, stop mates who couldn’t make it. Here’s the School for Girls! Gary and his partner Matt into Jordan Stables located in Marlborough, skinny for those of you who couldn’t be live in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Dan Mrvos MA and say “Hi!” there: we all look fabulous and we’ve all lives just outside San Francisco, where he won Nobels or Pulitzers since high school. serves as Vice President of Technical Sales James Loevner writes: “After five wonder- New from those at the reunion, in alpha- for Savvion, a computer software company. ful years in Southern California, business betical order, as it were: He gave a terrific toast to his old friend and has brought me back to Pittsburgh. Of Jeff Cervi and his wife have two daugh- classmate Todd Drelles, who died just five course, there’s much I’ll miss but I’m also ters, the elder of whom is 22! Way to make years after graduating from SSA (thanks to looking forward to rediscovering my home- everyone feel old, Jeff! Jeff and his family Todd’s parents, Speros and Marie, who pro- town and catching up with old friends. I’m live outside of Cleveland. Jim Crisanti and vided champagne for the toast!). We were still a greeting card manufacturer and am his wife, Csilla, live in Pittsburgh. Jim all sorry not to have Todd, Alan Mulhollen branching out into apparel and other cate- works for the Luttner Financial Group, Ltd. and Harry Galanty with us and thought of gories with my designs. I’d love to hear Ron Davenport and his wife live in all three of them often during the weekend. from old friends, whether local or outside Pittsburgh with their three kids. Ron works Andy Neimann and his wife and kids live the city. ” as a Director and as General Counsel with in upstate New York, where Andy has his family’s Sheridan Broadcasting worked for Corning for a number of years. Corporation. Scott DeBroff is an attorney Andy told us at the reunion that his grand- 1979 with Smiegel, Anderson & Sacks. He and father, now in his 90s, had once worked for his wife, Traci, live in Harrisburg with their Corning and loves to give Andy advice on We are looking for a Class Correspondent for kids. Rich Easler works with Navigant how to do his job better! Nelson Person this year. Consulting in Pittsburgh. He runs triathlons and his wife and kids live in Pittsburgh. Rich Walker writes: “Our daughter, in his (limited) spare time. He and his wife Nelson is an attorney. Laura Rumble Natalie, just celebrated her 1st birthday.” Roseanne have two sons, Matt and Ben. (McConnell) lives in Pittsburgh with her Gregg Franklin is a Radiation Oncologist daughter Caitlyn, who is currently in eighth with the New Mexico Cancer Center. He grade at SSA. Eric Sauereisen and his wife 1980 and his wife, Mara, live in Albuquerque Rene have two kids. Eric is President of with their two sons, Beck and Avi. Liz Gill Sauereisen, Inc. Ross Seifert works in We are looking for a Class Correspondent for gets the prize for youngest child: she had a investment real estate as a consultant and this year. baby just six weeks before the reunion — broker. He lives on a farm in Jeff Pollock writes that he was appointed and she made it despite the snowstorm in Charlottesville, Virginia and travels a great as a Mediator for the United States District Buffalo! She and her husband Shane also deal. Ross says, “It’s always nice to come Court for the Western District of PA. He have two other kids. Liz works for Rogers, back to my nearly 180-degree view of the

48 Shady Side Academy Magazine Blue Ridge Mountains just 13 miles away. side Atlanta. Liz owns and runs a wedding NASA on future robotic space missions. No children, but a great dog!” floral business (check out her web site at Dianne Sauers lives in Tucson with her George Stewart and his wife, Sue, live in www.ABevyOfBlossoms.com). Liz couldn’t husband Steven, son Malcolm and “an Pittsburgh with their five (count ’em) kids. come to the reunion because she had two assorted crew of animals.” Dianne, who George is an attorney with Reed Smith, weddings! Yvonne Federowicz is a Web began going by the name “Diza” two where he specializes in insurance coverage Services Programmer/Designer for Brown decades ago, works as a Senior Lecturer litigation. At the reunion, George was given University’s library system. She earned her and Assistant Director for the Business the Robert E. Walker Award and gave a MA in Geography in 1999, doing her thesis Communication Program at the University speech that was alternately hilarious and on the effects of habitat fragmentation on of Arizona’s Eller School of Management touching. It takes a bold thinker to incor- bird populations. She is also a chapter http://buscomm.eller.arizona.edu. Dan porate the phrase, “My parents were get- Board Member, analyst, and webmaster for Schreiber missed the reunion because he ting on me about doing badly in school, and the American Chestnut Foundation was traveling in Turkey with his fiancé. He I just wanted to get them off…my…ass!” in http://masschestnut.org, which works to sends everyone his best. Anne Simmons is a story to a group of alums, some of whom restore the formerly common and crucial the President and CEO of Cosine Three were there for their 50th reunion! Mark chestnuts to our forests. Her husband, Media Group, a NewYork- and Los Stiffler and his wife, Tamara, have two chil- David Richards, is a blues musician and Angeles-based company focused on adver- dren and live in Moon Township. Mark computer scientist. Yvonne and David are tising, entertainment, and wireless. Cynthia works for Alcoa, Inc. John Tadler is a working on adoption, which involves sever- Terezis and her husband Bill live in police sergeant posted at North Park in al tons of paperwork. Laura Gulley lives Cleveland with their kids, Christina and Pittsburgh. He lives in Emsworth. In his off and works in Rhode Island, where she is a Nicholas. Cynthia works as a psychologist. hours, John is involved with Drinking violinist with the Newport Baroque Society. You can reach Catherine Vodrey, Class Liberally http://www.drinkingliberally.org), She is also the Suzuki String Department Correspondent, with news and/or photos a political group whose motto is, “Raise Chair at the Music School of the Rhode for the magazine via her web site at: your spirits while you raise your glass, and Island Philharmonic (www.ri-philharmon- www.WordBanquet.com share ideas while you share a pitcher.” John ic.org/music-school). Adam Haus lives out- hosts the Pittsburgh-area Drinking side of Chicago with his wife Michelle. Mike Frankovich writes: “Last month I Liberally events every second and fourth Adam is a Macintosh System Administrator saw the fountain at Point State Park spray- Tuesday evening at Finnegan’s Wake (on at McDougal Littell, a textbook company. ing pink water high into the air in recogni- the North Shore) at 7:00 PM. Catherine We hear he likes to incorporate nicknames tion of breast cancer awareness month. The Vodrey lives in the eastern Ohio woods of old Shady Side friends into some of his sad irony is that by November my mother with her husband Michael and their kids, work! On the side, Adam plays guitar in would find herself testing positive for breast Henry and Lillian. She is Vice-President of several groups and is trying to learn cancer. On November 27 she underwent the Tri-State Area Citizens’ Scholarship Brazilian Portuguese, “which is not easy!” surgery. I am asking all of my fellow alum- Foundation in her hometown of East Nancy Kim and her husband live in Chevy ni/ae and friends to offer your thoughts and Liverpool, Ohio. The Foundation gives Chase, Maryland, with their kids Catherine prayers to her. She told me that when she away almost $250,000 each year to needy (“Rinnie”) and Alex. Paul Mazeski was a bright, young, straight A student college-bound students from western indulged in a lot of loose talk about coming growing up in the Aspinwall/Blawnox area Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern to the reunion, but a late-running kids’ many years ago, she watched the boys on West Virginia. Catherine continues to write; hockey game made him a no-show (and we the bus each morning heading off to Shady her most recent work was two pieces pub- missed him!). Paul is an attorney with Side Academy. Even if her family had the lished in the “Cultural Traditions” section Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney in tuition, she could never attend SSA because of The Encyclopedia of Appalachia Pittsburgh. He and his wife Cheryl live in the Academy was not coed at that time. 25 (http://cass.etsu.edu/encyclo). Dan Wecht is Oakmont with their kids Robby, Morgan years after my graduation I realize all of her a neurosurgeon with Tri-State Neurosurgical and Taylor. Josh Mooney is a writer spe- sacrifices toward my enrollment and educa- Associates/UPMC and a Clinical Associate cializing in entertainment pieces. He and his tion. I am profoundly humbled and at a loss Professor in the University of Pittsburgh wife, Jackie, live and work in New York for words…at her devotion to a Medical School Department of Neurosurgery City. Jim Perry is a teacher and Head dream…her dream that she gave to me. The at UPMC. He and his wife Anna and have Football Coach at the Westminster School diploma bears my name. However, the true three kids: Sophie (10), Gabe (9) and Sarah in Simsbury, Connecticut. He and his wife degree of excellence lies in the heart, mind (6). have three kids. Carol Richardson (Drew) and soul of my mother, Daisy Jandrich- News from those who were not able to and her husband live in Murrysville, Frankovich. Please pray for her. I know make it back for the reunion: Pennsylvania with their three kids. Carol she’ll hear you.” Greg Cominos and his wife have two works for Doreen Evans Associates, Inc. daughters, Isabella and Sofia. He had Rob Sanner and his wife Alice live in hoped to come to the reunion, but a last- Columbia, Maryland with their one-year 1982 minute business trip to the U.K. rained on old daughter Aeryn. Rob is a Professor of We are looking for a Class Correspondent for his reunion parade. Liz Dickson Aerospace Engineering at the University of this year. (Marchionni) lives with her husband, Bill, Maryland in College Park, where he teach- and sons, William (11) and James (10) out- es rocket science and conducts research for Mary Ellen Lederer writes: “I am still

Winter 2006–2007 49 teaching French and Spanish at Chapin the William Penn Tavern that evening. event prior to the evening. Although Eric School in Princeton, NJ. I will be in my Those in attendance for all or certain of Letsinger planned to wear his reversible eighteenth year of teaching! I am finishing a these activities included Brendan SSA gym shirt to the dinner, he could not second master’s degree, a MAT in Spanish, McLaughlin, Eric Letsinger, Eric Selz, decide on the blue side or the gold. at Rutgers University this summer and fall.” John Saaty, Ryan Ruskin, Michelle Brendan McLaughlin had hoped to wear Clayton, Bill Williams, Amol Doshi, Bob his former Speedo swimsuit, but unfortu- Wiegand, Ann Magovern, Diane Sherer, nately the weather was too cold that 1983 Ingrid Wecht, Andy Thompson, Chuck evening. In all seriousness, everyone looked Walsh, Steve Frank, Jay Alexander, great (not a day over 18 years old) and We are looking for a Class Correspondent for Paul Henderson, Stu Rattner, David seemed to have a wonderful time catching this year. Roscow, Peter Katz, Rob Marsh and John up with classmates and meeting Craig McTurk writes: “I’m currently teach- Kyriacopoulos. spouses/significant others at the dinner. In ing film and television production in On Saturday, there were several members addition to the individuals already noted Singapore. I worked in TV production for a of our class who attended the alumni/ae above who were present again on Saturday number of years in LA before moving to tailgate and football game. Peter Katz led evening, other class members in attendance Japan some years back. I was there for two the past captains from the Class of 1986 included David Goodwin, Michael years before moving to Singapore just over onto the football field at halftime including Mandell, Tara Harper, Dori Charleson, five years ago. My best foreign language Ingrid Wecht, Megan Messner Kraai, Will McCrady, Hunter Smith, Rees spoken these days is Japanese.” Diane Sherer, Eric Letsinger, Ann Flannery, Lance Ruttenberg, Greg Magovern, John Lapiana, Bill Williams, Lippard, Matt Lerch, Laura Shapira Steve Frank and me. Also on Saturday, Karet, Lou Catalano, Diane Rosenblum 1986 many classmates took advantage of the Kalik, Reem Hanna, Scott opportunity to tour the many buildings on Kerschbaumer, Scott Lasner, Lee Class Correspondent - Karen Craig campus. Penny Huss Asherman, David Rosenthal, Lawton Stokes, Chris Briem, I am pleased to report that the Class of Roscow and I enjoyed our visit to the Gary Horewitz, Amy Frantz Flannery 1986 had a terrific turnout and a fabulous McKnight Hockey Center and Steve Frank and Jeff Gerlach. weekend to celebrate our 20th reunion! and I were impressed during our tour of the Marnie (Fales) Owens was unable to Thank you to everyone who attended to newly renovated Rowe Hall (even though attend the reunion, but writes: “My story in a make the weekend a great success. I hope we missed The Pit)! nutshell…I have been living in LA for the past the following summary captures the I am thrilled to note that we had one of 4 years with my husband Howard and two reunion and provides a glimpse of the fes- the largest reunion dinners of the weekend daughters Riley and Miller. Currently I am a tivities for those who could not attend! due to the attendance of over seventy indi- stay at home mom; however I do take an We had several classmates who began the viduals on Saturday night at the Hillman occasional Art Directing job and am in the reunion festivities on Friday by playing golf, Center for Performing Arts. There were process of starting a non-profit company that attending events on campus or gathering at some discussions about what to wear to the will collect and pass on gently-used baby clothes and gear to women in need. Prior to moving to LA I worked in NYC first in fash- ion for Norma Kamali and Calvin Klein. I 1984 later moved on to TV where I worked as a producer for Martha Stewart and later Todd Oldham and the Oxygen Network. My hus- band Howard is a TV Exec whose company produces shows like “The Office”, “Ugly Betty”, “Biggest Loser” and “Nashville Star”, my personal favorite. We love LA and were lucky to have Diane Sherer and her husband David there to guide us along. If you ever find yourself in LA please call 323-953-1154.” I hope that this message finds you well and enjoying the fall season. As your class corre- spondent, I am in need of information for future class notes and I encourage you to share with me your latest news about family, events, job, SSA sightings or similar interest- ing stories for inclusion in our class notes sec- tion. You can email me, Karen Craig, at [email protected]. I look forward to Lee Cohen, Staffer of the U.S. House of Representatives United Kingdom Caucus meets former hearing from you, and until then, all the best British Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher on her recent visit to Washington. to you and yours.

50 Shady Side Academy Magazine 1987 in the West Village in Manhattan. Teddy is “who keeps me grounded and constantly at [email protected]. Speaking of entertained.” Amy is at aimhart@ We are looking for a Class Correspondent for Eben Adams — Eben is the VP of Strategy gmail.com. Evan Rosenfeld is in Portland, this year. and Development for Land-Opt, LLC, he Oregon. He recently started his own com- Stacey Feinberg-Abbott and her husband and his wife live in the ’Burgh. Eben is here pany called Rock n Revenue which is an Mike Abbott, along with children Blake (6) [email protected]. George accounting firm for bands, small labels, and Lucie (4) are pleased to share the happy Bolanis and his wife also call Pittsburgh recording studios, and management firms. news of the birth of daughter and little sis- home. George applies his skills daily work- He has also been doing some acting and ter Payton Rose Abbott on July 15, 2006. ing on Global Securities Technology at modeling on the side. Evan is at evan- Mellon. George can be found at [email protected]. Debbi Dameshek Chris Kinter reports: “My best to everyone bolanis.g@ mellon.com. Heather Thomas is doing well and living in Chicago. She at school! We have two daughters, Riley is living out in LA as writer/actor/film- has been with Hewitt Associates for the and Carly, and live in Eagle, Colorado — maker/stand-up comic. She is a member of past 13 years and cannot confirm the about 30 minutes west of Vail.” Tim Robbins’ Theater company — The internet rumors that soon it will be Actor’s Gang and her last film REALITY renamed to Dameshek & Hewitt WORLD, ECHO PARK won the Associates. Debbi can be reached at Silverlake Award at the Silverlake [email protected]. Julie 1988 International Film Festival. Heather is at (Wolff) Rost and her husband David are We are looking for a Class Correspondent for urbancowgirlsrock @hotmail.com. Ann the proud parents of three children and this year. (Stanitski) Stachowicz lives outside of live in Pittsburgh. Julie is a realtor with Boston and readily admits that her maiden Prudential Preferred Realty and can be Peter Morgan was recently promoted to name is extremely similar to her married found here — JulieRost@prudentialpre- Senior Account Manager at Systemed name. She and husband Mark welcomed ferred.com. Julie also sends news that (Medco) located in Pittsburgh, PA. He and their son William in July 2005. Prior to Nina Coslov and her husband Howie just his wife Candace Morgan are proud to having a child, Ann worked for McKinsey welcomed their third child — Kate. announce the birth of a baby boy, Carter & Company, an international manage- Speaking of new additions, Laurel Anderson Morgan. He was born on April ment consulting firm doing MBA recruit- (Gerber) Schechter and her husband Seth 20, 2006 in Pittsburgh, PA West Penn ing of MIT Sloan and Harvard Business welcomed their little girl Sydney this Hospital, and weighed 8 pounds, 4.3 School grads. Needless to say my skill set August. Katherine (Calihan) Kennedy ounces. Carter is the couple’s fourth child wasn’t on Ann’s radar. She’s made the writes: “Duncan and I are expecting our and first boy. career sacrifice and has become full-time third child this December. We have Charlie mom and is “loving every sleep-deprived (4) and Joey (almost 2), and are looking minute of it!” Ann is at astanitski@hot- forward to a little more chaos, fun and all 1989 mail. com. Jim Kim lives in the Baltimore- the rest that comes with more. I have been DC area with his wife Lisa and daughter, able to work part time for the same non- Class Correspondent — David Close Elanor, who is 20 months old (as of Oct profit, Summer Search, which sends low Lots of news to report — thanks for your 2006). Jim works for Sciences income students on summer programs and emails! Staci Sarkin is in NYC working as International, doing environmental health mentors the students throughout high the senior director of production at Spike risk assessments. Jim loves going to school and college. I have been working TV. When she’s not at work she’s volun- Steelers games when they play in with this program for 11 years.” As for teering for an organization called City at Baltimore so he can wax poetic on “those me, I live in Atlanta with my wife Cathy Peace. “It’s a wonderful program that 2nd class fans of the Baltimore Browns.” and two daughters Phoebe (3) and Darby brings together kids aged 13-19 from all Jim is at [email protected]. Amy (1). I’ve been with CNN Sports for 12 different socio-economic and racial back- (Hartmann) Martell has clearly been the years and put together a show called grounds throughout the 5 boroughs.” busiest of all of us (put together). She left World Sport (a 30 minute show that airs More info on the charity can be found Wesleyan halfway through, moved to live three times daily on CNN here http://www.cpnational.org/. Staci is at Boston, performed on the local folk-rock International). So anytime you want to [email protected]. Jason Kushner is also scene, released a CD, taught music, talk Sri Lanka cricket, Valentino Rossi in NYC and doing well. He is a VP at worked as an early childhood teacher and and/or Newcastle United - I’m your guy. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Jason can be as a non-profit program administrator, fin- Lastly, I’m our class correspondent and reached at [email protected]. Teddy ished her undergrad degree, tacked on a what I’d like to do is hear about you so Stoecklein was married this past master’s degree (from NYU no less), that we can post your news in future edi- September and fellow 89’ers Jason worked as a music therapist, bartended, tions of the magazine and more impor- Leventon, Larry Walsh, RJ McSorley, moved back to Boston, got married and is tantly post your email address. This way Spencer Todd, Blake Ruttenberg, and now in her last year at Boston University everyone can reconnect. Please send any Eben Adams were witnesses. Teddy is a School of Law…proof that one person and all news to ShadySide1989 creative director in the advertising world CAN live the lives of 57 other people. Oh, @gmail.com. Cheers! and has produced several television com- did I mention that in July ’05 Amy and her mercials. He and his new bride JoElle live wife Jay gave birth to their daughter Lilja

Winter 2006–2007 51 1992 1991 We are looking for a Class Correspondent for this year.

Sean Montgomery writes: “I was recently promoted to Assistant Medical Director for UPMC St. Margaret Department of Emergency Medicine. My wife, Leigh, and I are enjoying living in Squirrel Hill.”

Jim Turner opened a jewelry store in Blawnox this summer called Turner Jewelers. The store offers a unique show- Beej Gefsky writes: “Due to my wedding, a bunch of us were unable to attend our 15 year case of jewelry created by jewelers that Jim reunion. We’ve had a great year here in LA beginning with Michael Brillman’s wedding in met during his travels around the country. May and ending with mine in October. It was great seeing: Devon Ruttenberg, Alan Levy, Jeff Toig, Nathan Nassif, Jonathan Green, Doug Spear and Mike Brillman. Megan Swackhamer and I celebrated in Hawaii. All is great out here and if anyone is ever in town, 1993 please look us up.” We are looking for a Class Correspondent for this year.

Tony DiPasquale and his wife Beth are 1994 proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, John Daniel. He was born on April 8, 2006 1997 in Fairfax, VA, and weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces. John joins big sisters Eliza and Ruby in the ever-expanding DiPasquale family.

Graham Westerberg writes: “My wife, Robin and I are really enjoying the D.C. area. We are also proud new parents of a baby girl. Grace was born January 14, 2006.”

1994 We are looking for a Class Correspondent for this year. In this her jewelry company’s third year, Lisa Levine opened a jewelry boutique in Boarders Davender Khera ’97 and his sister Gagan Khera ’94 graduated the same week- Brooklyn, NY in October of 2006. The end this spring. Davender received his MD from The Yale School of Medicine and Gagan received store houses its own design studio in the her PhD in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University. Drs. Khera were joined by back where everything is handmade on site. their parents Drs. Khera. Davender is now an intern at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston The grand opening celebration included a and will be doing his residency in Neurology at Partners HealthCare. Gagan has also moved to mariachi band, ribbon cutting and cham- Boston and is currently a clinical fellow at Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School. pagne along with the following Shady Side alums in attendance; Erica Love ’95, Sameer Kapoor, and Rebecca Levine 1990 Gate”. The CD has been hailed as a “smash- ’96. Lisa’s jewelry has been spotted on ing success” by WDUQ’s Bob Studebaker celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Cameron We are looking for a Class Correspondent for and is currently in stores nationwide. Diaz and Paula Abdul. Her store is located this year. in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn at Rohit Agrawal was recently appointed to Alex Hershey reports: “My wife, Tina, and 536 Metropolitan Avenue between Lorimer the Pennsylvania State Board of I continue to enjoy Pittsburgh with our son, and Union. Stop by the store or check out Osteopathic Medicine. Owen. We look forward to another child her designs at www.lisalevinejewelry.com. due to arrive this winter, and I would love to Craig Davis, a jazz pianist, released his hear from others of my era. I can be reached After receiving a B.S. degree in Biology debut album this fall titled “Out of the at Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP.” from Colorado College, Brian Reif was

52 Shady Side Academy Magazine awarded a Master’s Degree in Botany in and evaluate educational programs across 2003 May 2006 from the University of the country. I’m also excited to live in the Wyoming. His thesis is entitled, “A D.C. metro area and to meet up with other We are looking for a Class Correspondent for Vascular Plant Inventory of Santa Fe SSA alumni in the vicinity!” this year. National Forest (including the Valles Ben Scott, Johns Hopkins University’s Caldera National Preserve) and Vicinity, Lonnie T. Parker IV received his BS/MS punter and place-kicker has been selected to North-Central New Mexico.” He is cur- degrees in electrical engineering from play for the American Football Coaches rently working at the University of Rochester Institute of Technology in May. Association’s Division III all-star team that Northern Arizona where he continues to do [Information received from family] will represent the United States against the botany field studies. [Information received from family] 1995 1995 We are looking for a Class Correspondent for this year.

Jessica (Montgomery) Green reports: “My husband, Greg, and I had a beautiful baby girl last year. Abi is now 18 months. We are currently building a house in Hampton and getting ready to move. I am teaching high school English at Fox Chapel High School and jog by SSA on a regular basis.”

1996 We are looking for a Class Correspondent for this year.

Geoffrey W. Melada writes: “I passed the PA Bar and I am looking forward to a sec- ond career as a lawyer in Pittsburgh.” Timothy McGeary and Andrea McGeary are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Amelia Jayne. She was born on September 26, 2006 and weighed 7 pounds and 2 ounces. 1999 We are looking for a Class Correspondent for this year. 1996 Matt Hall reports: “Having graduated from the University of Rochester (2003) with degrees in Brain & Cognitive Sciences and American Sign Language, I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology at UCSD in San Diego and would love to hear from any other SSA grads in Southern California.”

2000 We are looking for a Class Correspondent for this year.

Kelli Basta writes: “After teaching English in Kochi City, Japan upon graduation, I recently started working as a Research Assistant at Caliber Associates, an ICF Josh Feira married Virginia Fischer in Highlands, North Carolina in July 2006. From left: International consulting company in Nick Hartner, Fran Wymard, Josh Feira and Chris Kane. Fairfax, VA. I love being able to research

Winter 2006–2007 53 1997 1998

Amy Elizabeth Sciulli and Scott Ernie Hartner married Raquel Ayala in Asuncion, Paraguay in August 2006. In attendance Swenson Terrill of Colts Neck, New Jersey from left: Damon Dlubak, Bill Semins ’88, Ernie Hartner, Ben Hartner ’95, Eva were married in Okatie, South Carolina Rebek, Will Charley, Nick Hartner ’96 and Rick Siger. on September 3, 2005. In attendance were, Serdar Bankacci, Chris Parker, Bobby Sciulli ’00, Fran Wymard ’96, Max Wymard ’98, Chris Kane ’96, Faye Kappakas, Stephanie Halpern, David Kuhn and Alex Halpern ’00.

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Andréa (Hohler) Karsko and Nicholas Karsko were wed on June 10, 2006 at Our Lady of Grace Church in Pittsburgh, PA. In attendance were Chris Czapleski (Chair Senior School Math Department and mother of the bride), Mary Krauland (Math Department), Paul Hohler ’99, Jordan Plieskatt, Ashwin Ramakrishna, Lauren Donaldson ’02, Jon King ’01 and Kim Medina ’02.

Candace Otto married Matthew MacDonald of Stillwater, MN on June 10, 2003 2004 2006 at St. Stanislaus Kostka church in Mexican National Team in the 2006 Aztec Class Correspondent — Missy Fleck Downtown Pittsburgh. The reception was Bowl on December 16 in Aguascalientes, Andy Matia held at The Pennsylvanian. Candace and sent word that he was a recip- Mexico. Ben ranks fourth in the nation in ient of the $12,000 LeRoy Neiman Matthew met while attending Northwestern punting and third in field goals per game. University. They will reside in San Scholarship fund and an SAIC merit-based Francisco, CA. [Information received from Johns Hopkins portfolio scholarship. He also received the University] SAIC Student Leadership award. He con-

54 Shady Side Academy Magazine tinues to keep it real in Chicago to this day and will graduate in 2008.

Laryn Kovalik wrote to say she is a biology major/studio art minor at Denison University because she can easily see the connection between two seemingly different academic disciplines. She feels that her artistic talent could be a major asset if she pursues medical school. She is a proud member of the Denison women’s soccer team. Last year, her team advanced to the Elite 8 in the NCAA National 2003 Tournament and hopes to go further this year. She also joined the Denison track & field team her sophomore year. In the spring, she will Patrick Sheridan writes, “I was in Boston for the Head of the Charles Regatta with the Georgetown study art abroad in Florence, Italy. Lightweight Crew Team and had the chance to meet up with two fellow alums, now at Harvard, I am spending the fall semester traveling in Chris Parham and Pedro Moura ’05. It was great catching up and the race went well. We ended up taking 7th place out of 26 and 4th place out of all colleges (there were three national Asia and studying International Business and teams out in front).” Politics in Hong Kong. I will return to Wake Forest University in the spring to wrap up my junior year. Finally, fellow ’04 alumna Sophie Vandergrift and I are both proud members of the NC Gamma Chapter of Pi Beta Phi soror- ity. While over here in Hong Kong, I took up the role as our class correspondent — so I will email periodically throughout the year, but feel free to send news anytime to my email at: [email protected]. Missy Fleck 2005

2006 Evan Frye writes: "I was studying bio-con- Class Correspondents — Stephanie Woelfel servation in the national parks in northern and Hunter McKain and central Kenya. My specific thesis was on the effect of the insularization of parks Christina Costa wrote to say she is enjoying 2000 and the isolation and decrease in genetic life at Fordham University in New York variances in white rhinoceros. It was amaz- City. “Fordham has two campuses, one at ing trip and I was able to visit HIV positive Lincoln center in Manhattan and one in the Jordan Plieskatt and Erin Plieskatt are and impoverished communities and deliver Bronx, known as the Rose Hill campus, proud to announce the birth of their first food and medical supplies to the people in which is the one I attend. Being in the city is child, a baby girl, Mackenzie Kathleen. Kibera, a giant slum in Nairobi, Kenya's amazing. There are always so many things She was born on April 18, 2006 in capital. Kenya has amazing people, exciting Prince William County Hospital, Virginia, natural treasures, and a very different culture to do like concerts, Broadway shows, good and weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and than the US. I applied everything I learned at shopping and great restaurants. Another fun 21 inches. Mackenzie and family are Shady Side and just wanted to thank the perk about being in NYC is that there are a doing great and enjoying every moment! Academy for everything it has done for me." lot of Shady Side Academy alumni/ae who attend school here as well, so it is easy to find a sense of home even being in a big city. class, and everyone else is pretty much flu- I have to get adjusted to that. We meet three Also, although I am still only in the begin- ent. I will be a little behind because they times a week, and in one week we learn 80 ning of my freshman year, I can already tell speak so quickly, but I should be able to new Chinese characters! The dialogues are that Shady Side has prepared me very well manage. My teacher said that I actually test- three pages long and there are no transla- for my college experience, not only academ- ed into Chinese four, but that they don’t put tions! Hopefully I will do you proud and ically, but in every aspect of my new life.” freshman in there so I was put into Chinese work hard in this new Chinese. Thanks, I Kathleen Donahue wrote the following three. She said that she never sees students miss Chinese class with you! Send the other to Ms. Shao: “Hey Ms Shao. Just wanted to who take Chinese in high school do so well Chinese students my best wishes.” let you know that I tested into third year in the college placement exam. She asked me Feel free to send news anytime to either Chinese!!! I studied a lot over the summer about you during my interview, and I told one of us as your class correspondents - you by reviewing all the characters, and my new her how much of an excellent teacher you can reach us at: (Stephanie) SWOELFEL Chinese teacher said that my written test were and how I miss you! In our Chinese @Rollins.edu or (Hunter) hmckain32@ was excellent. I am the only freshman in my class we only speak Chinese all the time, so hotmail.com.

Winter 2006–2007 55 IN MEMORIAM

The Academy expresses deepest sympathy to the families of the following Shady Side Academy alumni/ae and friends. Although we are unable to include remembrances of all, we sincerely value their special involvement in and contributions to the Shady Side Academy community during their lives. These listings are current through November 30, 2006.

56 Shady Side Academy Magazine member of F&AM Lodge 45, Knights Alumni GEORGE ANDERSON Templar and Syria Shrine; 66 year member George Anderson Bartholomew ’41 BARTHOLOMEW ’41 of Third Presbyterian Church where he served as Usher, Deacon, Elder and Trustee; Samuel B. Casey, Jr. ’45 George Anderson Bartholomew, 82, of Fox Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Longue Vue Club George S. Cooper, Jr. ’45 Chapel, died August 15, 2006. He was born and Royal Poinciana Golf Club, Naples, FL. John Follansbee, Jr. ’47 in Pittsburgh on June 21, 1924, the son of Thomas M. Heck’37 Tracy Bartholomew and Sarah Anderson [Information excerpted from the Robert Benjamin Heyward ’35 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] Bartholomew. Survived by his loving wife of Timothy Klasnick ’70 Joseph W. Montgomery, Jr.’37 59 years, Nancy Davis Large, daughter SAMUEL B. CASEY, JR. ’45 John K. Musgrave III ’51 Susan Bartholomew Manecke (Jeffrey) of John H. Richards ’43 Granville, OH, three grandchildren, James Samuel Brown Casey Jr., a Pittsburgh native Lawrence E. Rose ’53 Andrew Manecke, Katharine Cole Manecke who left his family’s prominent construction and Anne Phillips Bartholomew. He was business to become president and chief exec- predeceased by son Tracy Bartholomew II, Family and Friends utive of Pullman Inc., the Chicago railroad daughter Sally Jane Bartholomew and sister car manufacturer, died October 12, 2006. Harry Ashworth, father of Graham Jane Bartholomew Langenberg. He was a Mr. Casey, who lived in Naples, FL, since Ashworth, Senior School Faculty Member 1941 graduate of Shady Side Academy. He 1988, was 78. Family members said he and father-in-law of Audrey Ashworth, went to Haverford College and enlisted in Middle School Librarian. passed away following a long illness. Mr. the US Army a week after Pearl Harbor. He Casey, who was born and raised in Squirrel Arthur Banwell, Jr., father of Martha was in ASTP and sent to the University of Hill, attended Shady Side Academy and grad- Banwell, Middle School Faculty Member Nebraska. He was a Corporal in Company uated from Georgetown Preparatory School and grandfather of current student, I, 71st Infantry, 44th Div., the first division in Maryland, before serving for two years in Hannah Berkowitz ’08. landing directly in Cherbourg France after the Army Air Corps. He earned a business Joseph A. Brendel, grandfather of current D-Day. He was wounded in France and degree at Penn State University in 1950 and students, Ross Brendel ’07 and Kurt received a Purple Heart. Upon his discharge returned to Pittsburgh to work for Swindell- Brendel ’08. from the service, Mr. Bartholomew com- Dressler, an industrial engineering firm that at William M. Cooper, father of William Cooper pleted his education graduating with a BA in the time was owned by his family’s construc- ’65 and Robert Cooper ’69, and grandfa- English from Haverford College and with tion business, John F. Casey Co. Around ther-in-law of Academy Vice President for BS & MS degrees in Chemical Engineering 1960 he became president of the family busi- Development, Rick Munroe ’84. from the University of Pittsburgh. He was ness in Aspinwall, which was a contractor on David L. Foster, father of Todd Foster ’79. also a Ph.D. candidate in metallurgy at large commercial projects throughout the Carnegie Institute of Technology, now Terrence D. Hartley, father of Terry Hartley, region including sections of the parkway; an Carnegie Mellon. He was the grandson of Academy Technology Department Staff. addition to the former Kaufmann’s George Wells Bartholomew Jr., builder of Downtown store; a swimming pool at Janet B. Havern, mother of Dave Havern, the nation’s first concrete street-still in ser- Kennywood Park; and plant expansions for Head Varsity Football Coach and former vice-in Bellefontaine, OH. He began his Academy Special Gifts Officer. U.S. Steel and National Steel. Mr. Casey career as research fellow at Mellon Institute, served on the Stadium Authority in the 1960s Laura Humes, former Academy Custodian. moved to US Steel Applied Research during the construction of Three Rivers Edward (Eddie) Lewis, husband of Laboratory and then as Technical Director Stadium. After Pullman acquired Swindell- Academy Trustee and Current Parent, of Raw Materials, followed by Vice- Dressler in 1959, Mr. Casey joined its board Annie Lewis and father of Ben Lewis ’07 President Research & Development of of directors. In 1970, the railroad car maker and Andy Lewis ’09. Burrell Construction, New Kensington. Like tapped him for its top job and in 1980 he Robert A. McConnell, father of Tron his father and grandfather before him, Mr. retired after serving as chairman of Pullman. McConnell ’71. Bartholomew was an inventor who held Survivors include his wife, Helen Casey of numerous patents in his name pertaining to Robert M. Moser, father of Alex Moser ’90 Naples; a son, Samuel B. Casey III of Fairfax, and Benjie Moser ’92. molten slag and metal coatings. He was a VA; two daughters, Ann Murray Casey and member of many honorary societies includ- James A. Soeder, father of Philip Soeder ’08. Megan Casey Curl, both of Warrenton, VA; ing Sigma Xi, Sigma Tau, Beta Rho Sigma, two sisters, Joan Leisure of Georgia, and The Shady Side Academy Parent Football Phi Lambda Upsilon; a member of the Booster Association dedicated a bench in Rosemary Carter of Washington, D.C.; a American Concrete Institute, New York memory of Mr. Soeder which will be stepson, John Dobbins of Chicago; four Academy of Science, American Ceramic placed permanently between Curry grandchildren and one step-grandson. Society, American Institute of Chemical Gymnasium and the football field on the [Information excerpted from the hill where he watched his son’s games. Engineers, Philatelic Society of Pittsburgh; a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]

Winter 2006–2007 57 IN MEMORIAM

Shady Side Academy and Cornell University, Pittsburgh and his many friends in the church JOHN FOLLANSBEE, JR. ’47 Class of 1939, where he received a degree in communities he served. Mechanical Engineering and was an All- John Follansbee, Jr., of Fox Chapel, a retired [Information received from family] American soccer player. He attained the rank industrialist and owner of the used steel plant of Lieutenant in the Navy during World War equipment brokerage firm Albert Curry Co., JOSEPH W. II. He was later employed by Duraloy Blaw- based in the Oliver Building, Downtown, MONTGOMERY, JR. ’37 Knox, Scottdale, PA formerly and then died of natural causes on November 6, 2006 known as The Duraloy Company founded Joseph W. Montgomery Jr., 87, of at his home. He was 77. Born and raised in by his father in 1924. He retired from Hightstown, NJ, and for a number a years Squirrel Hill, Mr. Follansbee was the only Duraloy Blaw-Knox in 1982 as V.P. of a resident of Pittsburgh, died August 4, child of John H. and Elizabeth Lewis Engineering and Technical Director. He was 2006, at his home. He was born June 27, Follansbee. His father, a descendant of the a member of St. Simons Presbyterian Church 1919, in Washington, D.C., to the late founders of Follansbee Steel, for which the of St. Simons Island and St. Bartholomew’s Joseph W. and Antoinette R. Montgomery, city of Follansbee, W.Va., was named, was Episcopal Church of Scottdale, PA. He was a grew up in New Orleans and lived abroad employed as a steel broker for Empire-Reeves member of the St. Simons Rotary Club, Ivy for many years. Following graduation from Cyclops. Mr. Follansbee attended Shady Side League, Military Officers of America Princeton University in 1941, he enlisted in Academy, where he was remembered as a tal- Association, The University Club of the Navy and served in numerous cam- ented soccer player. Following graduation Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Athletic Association, paigns in the Pacific and Europe through- from Mercersberg Academy in Wynnewood, Sea Island Club, Pike Run Country Club, out World War II. Five years later, having Montgomery County, Mr. Follansbee attend- Greensburg Country Club, and Pleasant achieved the rank of lieutenant commander, ed Babson Institute in Babson Park, MA, Valley Country Club. He is survived by his he was discharged with military honors and where he majored in business administration. wife of 64 years, Jacqueline McCormick entered civilian life as an executive with the During the Korean War, Mr. Follansbee Heyward, four daughters, Jacqueline Hart United Fruit Company. He later created served with the U.S. Army of Occupation in Heyward and Barbara Heyward Penn both and worked with several international firms Japan. During his career, Mr. Follansbee was of Jones Mill, PA, Victoria Heyward in Peru, Ecuador and Spain. Mr. an executive with Pennsylvania Transformer Barnhart of Latrobe, PA, and Leslie Montgomery was an active volunteer, serv- and a part owner of the National Equipment Heyward Smodic of St. Simons Island, GA; ing in leadership positions on various & Leasing Co. and owner of Albert Curry eight grandchildren. In addition to his par- boards and as chairman of the British- Co. He retired in 1996. On February 12, ents, he was preceded in death by his broth- American Hospital of Madrid. Surviving 1955, Mr. Follansbee married Margo er Thomas Rhett Heyward III. are his wife of 51 years, Beatriz A. McCargo. Mr. Follansbee had a flair for act- Montgomery; children, Antoinette M. ing, said his son, and enjoyed participating in [Information excerpted from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] Brooke of Belle Mead, NJ, Joseph W. the numerous productions of Donna Perkins, Montgomery III of Guayaquil, Ecuador, who teaches drama at the Community Lautaro A. Montgomery of Cincinnati, College of Allegheny County. He is survived TIMOTHY M. KLASNICK ’70 OH, Thomas J. Montgomery of Chevy by a son, John H. "Jay" Follansbee III, of Chase, MD, and Terrell A., W.H. Andrew Johnstown, Cambria County; four daugh- Timothy M. Klasnick passed away on and Helene Marie Montgomery of Madrid, ters, Megan Smith, of Seattle, Laura McCall, September 17 in Albany, NY. He was the Spain and several grandchildren. of Canonsburg, Washington County, Wendy pastor of the Stephentown Federated Church. Homersky, of Davis, CA, and Melissa Reverend Klasnick was born in Pittsburgh Gaskill, of Hampton; and 11 grandchildren. and was the son of the late Joseph and Orpah JOHN K. MUSGRAVE III ’51 Klasnick. After graduating from Shady Side [Information excerpted from the John K. Musgrave III died on September Pittsburgh Tribune Review] Academy, he attended Duquesne University 13, 2006. Beloved husband of Judith along with other various seminaries. Langhart Musgrave and father of Miriam Reverend Klasnick was a lay pastor for 25 ROBERT BENJAMIN Musgrave and John K. Musgrave IV ’84. years, serving the Northern New York and HEYWARD ’35 Grandfather of Sarah Goekjian. Albany presbyteries. He was also a church [Information excerpted from the Robert Benjamin Heyward, 88, of St. organist for 40 years. He was a member of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] Simons Island, formally of Scottdale, PA, the Troy conference of the United Methodist died Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at his Church, a disc jockey and a DWI educator. residence. He was born December 26, 1917 He loved the music and the outdoors. He is JOHN (JACK) H. in Pittsburgh, PA, the youngest son of the late survived by two brothers, Robert F. Klasnick RICHARDS, JR. ’43 Thomas Rhett Heyward Jr. and Marguerite of Pittsburgh and Thomas C. Klasnick of Jack Richards passed away on March 6, Busch Heyward. He was a graduate of Powhatan, VA; a sister, Carol Demauro of 2005.

58 Shady Side Academy Magazine Important Dates to Remember

Date and Time Event Location December 21 In-College Reunion and Holiday Brunch McCune Dining Hall December 23 Family Skate Roy McKnight Hockey Center December 25 Christmas Day December 26 Kwanzaa December 26 Young Alumni/ae Holiday Party December 30 Family Skate Roy McKnight Hockey Center December 31 Eid al-Adha January 1 New Year’s Day January 2 Faculty-In-Service No Classes January 3 Classes Resume All Three Schools January 6 Admissions Testing — Grades 6 – 12 Throughout January Junior School Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Readiness Activities Junior School January 6 Family Skate Roy McKnight Hockey Center January 12, 7:30 PM River City Brass Band Richard E. Rauh Theater January 13 Family Skate Roy McKnight Hockey Center January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Academy Closed January 15 Ice Skating Party (Sponsored by Junior School Parents’ Association) Neville Island January 17, 7:30 PM Senior School Winter Strings and Choral Concert Richard E. Rauh Theater January 19, 7:30 PM Jazz/Blues/Gospel/Spiritual Concert Richard E. Rauh Theater January 20, 3:00 PM Family Skate Roy McKnight Hockey Center January 24, 7:30 PM Senior School Winter Instrumental Concert Richard E. Rauh Theater Janaury 26 & 27 Pittsburgh Camp Expo 2007 Curry Gymnasium January 27 Family Skate Roy McKnight Hockey Center January 27, 8:00 PM Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 1 The Hillman Center for Performing Arts East Honors Jazz Festival January 28 Pittsburgh Camp Expo 2007 Beth Shalom Congregation February 3 Admissions Testing — Grades 1 – 12 February 3 Family Skate Roy McKnight Hockey Center February 8 Middle School Speech Finals for Students Richard E. Rauh Theater February 10 Family Skate - Last Skate of the 06-07 Season! Roy McKnight Hockey Center February 19 Presidents’ Day Academy Closed March 7 Founders Society Event TBD March 8, 9, 10 and 12 Gargoyle Musical Production Richard E. Rauh Theater March 9 Grandparents’ Day and Lynne Voelp Reed Day Junior School March 15 Spring Break begins at end of school day All Three Schools March 16 Faculty-In-Service Day ’ No Classes for Students All Three Schools April 2 Classes Resume All Three Schools April 20 Board of Visitors Retreat Senior School April 21 SSA Gala TBD

Winter 2006–2007 59 WE DID IT! Over $41 Million Raised in Five Years! $37.9 Million Raised for This, Our Golden Opportunity! Faculty Fund for Endowment Goal Exceeded by more than ONE MILLION DOLLARS! More than 742 individuals contributed to the Capital Campaign! 4,200 indviduals made gifts to the Annual Fund from 2001 – 2006! Over 650 Founders Society members in five years! New ‘Green’ Rowe Hall! The Hillman Center for Performing Arts! And the list goes on...

The unparalleled generosity of our community is the reason for the astounding success of This, Our Golden Opportunity: The Campaign for Shady Side Academy.

Every one in our community can share in this ‘golden’ success and take pride that Shady Side Academy will ‘So Stand throughout the Years’.

Thank you to every donor who helped make this the most successful capital campaign in the 123 history of Shady Side Academy. THANK YOU!

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