- Winter 2 Fall - Winter 2018 Viking Voice A magazine for Lyndon Institute alumni, parents, and friends Project Bike Tech Comes to Lyndon Institute Head of School Twiladawn W. Perry ‘77 Letter from the Head of School.................. 1 Assistant Head for Curriculum & Instruction On Campus................................................4 Adam Norwood Chief Financial Officer Development...........................................10 Meagan N. Howard ‘02 Assistant Head for Student Experience Faculty and Staff..................................... 12 Robert G. Heath Jr. ‘88 President Project Bike Tech.................................... 14 Lawrence V. Cipollone Vice President Meredith R. Feltus ‘87 Athletics.................................................. 16 Secretary Nathan P. Sicard ‘00 Annual Giving......................................... 19 Tresurer David R. Hartwell ‘70 Alumni Weekend.................................... 28 Trustee At Large David R. Stahler, Sr. ‘65 Trustee At Large Class Reunions...................................... 31 David J. Beattie ‘61 Class Notes............................................ 34 Laurie Boswell Marlin W. Devenger ‘67 Patricia B. Emery ‘70 Commencement..................................... 40 Larissa Flynn T. Michael Flynn In Memoriam........................................... 43 Bretton J. Gale ‘77 James C. Gallagher ‘63 Daniel D. Heath ‘68 Spirit Week......................... Back Cover Peter C. Hopkins ‘74 Lorraine B. Impey ‘66 Noah N. Manning ‘13 Stephen Maleski Lorraine C. Matteis ‘65 Dr. Gregory J. McCormick ‘91 Of Contents Table Ryan J. McDonald ‘00 Amy B. McGarry ‘86 Emery J. Noyes ‘62 Ryan Noyes ‘93 Harwant Sethi, Sr. Patrick S. Seymour ‘15 Elaine A. Smith ‘63 It is the policy of Lyndon Institute not to discriminate on the basis of a student’s or his/ her family member’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, age, military/ uniformed service or veteran’s status, disability, or other legally protected classification in the provision and administration of its educational programs, activities, services, and access provided to the public, in accordance with and to the limits of applicable requirements of state and federal laws. Lyndon Institute complies with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as Viking Voice other applicable state and federal laws with respect to accommodating individuals with disabilities. Lyndon Institute provides special education to eligible students in Melissa A. Hall, Director of Development accordance with the School’s special education approval from the State of Vermont, PO Box 127, 168 Institute Circle state and federal legal requirements, the School’s policies and in coordination with the student’s school district. Lyndon Center, VT 05850 Lyndon Institute Viking Voice is published twice a year by the Development Office. 802-535-3773 fax 802-535-3767 We welcome submissions for publication and letters in response to articles. Please send submissions to Melissa Hall, Director of Development, [email protected]. LyndonInstitute.org Dear Alumni and Friends of Lyndon Institute, Student Ownership For As I was taking my daily walk with the dog I thought about the Viking Voice gratitude and appreciation. I appreciate the opportunity to be outdoors with my dog every day. It is a good transition between We are pleased to inform our readers that work and home. When I walk, I take the opportunity to reflect the Viking Voice magazine has implemented on my day and think about upcoming work or other events in my some exciting changes. The design of our life. Periodically, I am caught by a bird’s song, the play of sunlight magazine will now be completed in-house. coming through the woods, or the ripple of water over the rocks Mrs. Bridget Atkins, LI Graphic Arts Teacher and I am grateful for where I live. along with her advanced graphic design students are responsible for the visual There is a lot of research supporting the benefits of gratitude. presentation and flow of material in the issue Happify Daily states that “people who regularly practice gratitude you are now reading. Mr. Dick McCarthy, by taking time to notice and reflect upon the things they’re thankful Dean of Faculty and Humanities teacher as for experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep well as his AP Literature students were also better, express more compassion and kindness and even have involved in this issue, having a role in the a stronger immune system.” (happify.com/hd/the-science-behind proofreading piece of production. gratitude) Expressing gratitude for things does not need to wait for the big things in life. Nor does it need to be a public display or These changes allow Lyndon Institute students announcement. Generally, feelings of gratitude are just a self- to have real world experience in production acknowledged appreciation of something that you appreciate or of a professional mailing. It also allows for a are thankful for. Many people keep a daily journal noting the things greater student voice within the content of our that they are thankful for each day. Other people take it a step magazine produced for alumni, parents and further and share with other people. friends to enjoy. I am grateful for my work at Lyndon Institute. I appreciate the We hope that you appreciate the school employees I work with and the effort they put into their jobs; I wanting this important piece of our appreciate the vast network of alumni, board members and friends communications to be student driven. If you who support the school in various ways. Thank you all for being would like to share comments or suggestions, members of the Lyndon Institute community. We had a wonderful please contact Melissa Hall, Director of start to the 2019 school year and are looking forward to a great Development at Melissa.hall@lyndoninstitute. year! Take a moment, pause and think about it, what are you org or 802-535-3773. grateful for? Sincerely, Twiladawn W. Perry, ‘77 Head of School Birds-eye view of campus LI Fall- Winter 2018 3 On Campus Lyndon Institute Theater Company Presents Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!, featuring ABBA’s timeless classics and feel good music, came to the Lyndon Institute Theater Company stage on Thursday, November 8th and Friday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. with a special 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday, November 10th. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie’s quest to discover the identity of her true father brings three men from her mother’s past to a sunny Greek island paradise. Set to ABBA’s tunes, such as “Take a Chance on Me,” “Dancing Queen,” and, of course, “Mamma Mia!”, the audience followed this enchanting tale of love and laughter. A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! With artistic direction by Lyndon Institute Theater Company Director, Laura Wayne, musical direction by Susanne Norwood, and choreography by Rebecca McGregor, this production showcased the many talents of the dedicated student actors, vocalists, musicians, and crew members at Lyndon Institute. Mamma Mia! was presented with special permission from Music Theatre International. 4 VIKING VOICE LI Lyndon Institute U.S. Fish and Wildlife Junior Duck Stamp Contest Winners Announced On Tuesday, April 24th Lyndon Institute students and faculty welcomed Dave Frisque from the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge who visited the campus to present LI art students with awards for their participation in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Junior Duck Stamp Art Program and Contest. Lyndon Institute senior Emily Colby earned the top honors of Best of Show for the State of Vermont. After the national judging, her artwork, along with the artwork of other state winners, will tour the country for a year. Additionally, junior Emmallie Bailey and sophomore Kasey Barton received 1st place acknowledgments, senior Jocelyn Pike, junior Xiaoyu Chen, and sophomore Ethan Brill received 2nd place, seniors Jakub Urban, Lyliana Davis, and freshman Trinitie Simonds received 3rd place, and senior Allyssa Hall-Hanson received honorable mention. The students’ works were created with supportive instruction from Lyndon Institute visual arts teacher Barbara Follett. Preparation for the Junior Duck Stamp Contest and involvement in the program requires students to study waterfowl anatomy and habitat. To follow, students express their learning and knowledge by drawing, painting or sketching a picture of an eligible North American waterfowl species. The program also provides an opportunity for students to artistically express the beauty, diversity, and interdependence of wildlife. The annual Federal Junior Duck Stamp competition combines art and science to teach students in kindergarten through high school about migratory waterfowl habitat preservation and wetland conservation. All 50 states and US territories participate in the contest. The Best of Show from each state and territory are submitted to the national level. LI Fall- Winter 2018 5 On Campus Senior Autumn Chamberlain performs during this year’s Annual Talent Show Lyndon Institute Students Performed at the Annual Talent Show The talent of Lyndon Institute students was on full display for the public to enjoy on October 12th as they performed in the annual LI Student Talent Show. The event featured dancing, singing, and instrumental music. Each year the Student Talent Show serves as a fundraiser