September 1, 2007The Centipede Page 1 Volume 49 Issue 9 Concord Academy Student Newspaper May 31, 2013 Summer Service Graduation Speaker: Trips Kim Crawford-Harvie mons, Diane Wald ’13, said, “Her stories by Claire Phillips ’15 card sale. The group will then build a library by Sarah Evantash ’16 in one of Nicaragua’s elementary schools. are always touching and thought through, Do you want to work with Habitat for Larivee explained that although Nicaraguan The process of selecting Concord plus she’s had an amazing life. I think she Humanity on the beautiful South Dakota students learn the mechanics of reading, there Academy’s Commencement speaker is will be just as good, if not better than any landscape? Venture through airport security are almost no books with which to practice complicated but worthwhile, as evidenced Commencement speaker I’ve ever seen. with bags of magnets and wires to teach sci- in their schools, which makes the construc- by the quality of past speakers. “The Dean Kim has a way with words. I don’t know ence to Nicaraguan students? Help rebuild tion of a library an important and wonderful of Students and the what she’ll say, but the communities still suffering from Hurri- change that people on the service trip as well Class Advisors so- it will be a beauti- cane Katrina in New Orleans? Discover the as the beneficiaries love. Following this licit the senior class ful speech.” Wald vast expanse of the Grand Canyon during project, the CA group will teach science les- for suggestions for attends Crawford- night hikes? If you answered “yes,” get sons to the Nicaraguan school kids and spend speakers,” said Rick Harvie’s services excited for the service trips that Concord time interacting with them. “I know that this Hardy, Headmaster every Sunday and Academy is offering this summer! trip will be a challenge, but I know that I’ll of CA. “From that describes her ser- This summer, 50 CA students and 13 come back feeling accomplished and proud list (usually a dozen mons as “incred- or so names that fea- ibly moving.” ture speakers with Kate McClement whom someone has ’13, another CA se- a personal connec- nior, said she hopes tion), the class votes Crawford-Harvie on their top choices. talks about “what I then contact the the real world is speaker to issue the like.” McClement invitation.” added, “watching This year, many Kim at the pulpit adoring seniors every week has voted to have Kim proven to me that Crawford-Harvie she will be one speak at Commence- of the best Com- ment. Crawford- mencement speak- Harvie is the wife ers I’ve seen at CA. of CA math teacher, She pulls text and Crawford-Harvie speaking at a rally. inspiration from a Kem Morehead. Photo courtesy of www.mhimages.net An article by Harry variety of sources Breault ’16 in the spanning religions, February issue of The Centipede outlined faiths, generations and continents. I think many of Crawford-Harvie’s accomplish- she’ll be able to find words that inspire hope, but that also don’t falsely lead the graduates CA students on last summer’s Nicaragua service trip. ments and perspectives on life. She is a Photo by George Larivee devoted minister at the Arlington Street to believe that it’ll be perfect after CA.” Church in Boston and a beloved Hobson According to Wald and McClement, faculty members will go on service trips of myself,” Mishla Baz ’14, a Nicaragua trip house parent. CA students who have listened Crawford-Harvie has the ability to reach out to South Dakota, Nicaragua, the Grand attendee, said. “I’m looking forward to meet- to her sermons said that her powerful words to each and every person in a unique way, Canyon, and New Orleans. Aida Campos- ing new people, playing with the children in and encouragement to not only the gay com- making her speeches particularly moving. Nava, Susan Flink, John Pickle, David Rost the villages, and exploring Nicaragua.” munity, but also all people of all religions And, watching her on campus, it’s clear and Rebecca Wrigley are chaperoning the The South Dakota group, which has pre- and backgrounds, leave them in awe. that Crawford-Harvie connects with people South Dakota trip; George Larivee and viously worked with Habitat for Humanity, Reflecting on Crawford-Harvie’s ser- through her words and convictions. Sally Zimmerli will lead the Nicaragua trip; will be returning this year to continue that Kem Morehead and Kim Crawford-Harvie relationship. In comparison to past projects are chaperoning the Grand Canyon trip; and – such as putting up dry wall and building a Faculty Farewells Jenny Brennan, Ben Eberle, Martha Ken- wheelchair ramp, to name a few – CA’s group by Sam Culbert ’15 put stuff together,” she said enthusiastically. nedy, and Ayres Stiles-Hall will lead the New this year may have the most challenging “Like with [cellular respiration] when people Orleans trip. go ‘Oh my god that’s so cool!’ That’s the stuff job: they will work on enlarging the Habitat Commencement is a bittersweet celebra- that I love.” Since 2005, CA Math teacher George housing buildings for future service groups. tion for the CA community. While the school Larivee has traveled to Nicaragua with Rebecca Wrigley, assistant controller in CA’s is extremely proud to watch the graduating Many of the teachers said they are re- students four times. While in Nicaragua, finance office, said that she found the trips class receive their well-earned diplomas and luctant to leave the CA classroom behind. the students do service work that centers “really easy ways to get involved,” adding, move on to the next chapter of their lives, Wickwire, who began tutoring at Concord on building libraries and literacy, visit Ni- “I would like to get to know more of our there’s also recognition that everyone will seven years ago and started teaching Fresh- caraguan communities, and meet students. students.” John Pickle, CA science teacher certainly miss the seniors. In addition to the man English last year, said, “I’m glad to say This year, students that signed up for the trip and a past South Dakota trip participant, says departure of a fourth of the student body, I’ll still be on campus some days, but I’ll miss will spend their time constructing a library, that he loved being immersed in the in the some faculty members will not be returning the classroom!” In addition to the classroom teaching young Nicaraguan students science “stunningly beautiful” geology and meteo- to CA next September. This year, we say atmosphere, all the teachers said they would lessons, and honing their own Spanish skills. rology of the landscape and culture, and that goodbye to seven faculty members: Keith miss their students. Morris-Kliment, who has Upon their arrival at Nicaragua, the he likes “seeing the kids in different lights Daniel, Susan Adams, Jamie Morris-Kliment, been with CA for ten years working primar- group will buy nearly 1,400 books from than just in my classroom.” Pam Safford, Meg Wickwire, Sumana Setty, ily in the Modern and Classical Languages Nicaragua’s main bookstore for a school Math teacher Kem Morehead and her and Kristian Shaw. department as the sole Latin teacher, said, “If there’s one thing I will miss about Concord library. The funds come from donations, CA’s wife Kim Crawford-Harvie are excited to Whether they have been here for two continued on page 3... Academy, it is the kids I work with.” Simply contribution, and money raised through a years or 41, these adults have each brought put, she added, “my students are fantastic.” remarkable talents and individuality to CA. Keith Daniel, who is retiring after 35 years Among the departing faculty are two Wilcox Inside this Issue... of working at CA, said, “I’m going to miss Fellows, Sumana Setty and Kristian Shaw. the day-to-day interactions with absolutely Shaw taught German as well as serving as extraordinary young people.” CA’s other re- assistant coach in volleyball, instructing tiring teacher Susan Adams, who has worked life fitness, and working as an admissions at CA for 41 years, agreed with Daniel that associate. Setty taught Biology along with high school students are the best age group tutoring in the Academic Support Center. In to teach. Pam Safford had a similar answer just two years, these teachers have certainly when asked what she would miss most about found their places working at CA. “I think Concord Academy after 13 years of working I’ll really miss that feeling of being at home,” in admissions, administration, and communi- Shaw commented. When asked about her cation. “The people,” she said, “[the answer favorite memory from CA, Setty reflected is] not even hard to come on her time in the classroom, “I just love those ‘Aha’ moments in class when people continued on page 4... Page 2 Arts & News May 31, 2013 May 31, 2013 Sports & News Page 3 All School Elections Results Year In Review Summer Sports Head of Athletic Council and SPEAK, as nize a night on the quad, “Quad Stock,” with chance to represent your ideas and work with has been a huge factor in our success. Matt by Julia Shea ’16 the summer. Since there are so many boarders well as a Peer Mentor in 2012, have helped barbeque, music and T-shirts. Kelliher said CA to expand our bubble.” Singh focused by Chris Pappey ’15 Simon ’15 said that the completion of the by Ben Stoloff ’15 on the team, however, it is very difficult to On Thursday, May 2nd, students and prepare her for the position.