Vermont Academy Life, Winter 2016

VERMONTACADE M Y

LIFEWINTER 2016

Vermont Academy — Character in Motion

2014 –15 ANNUAL REPORT

Vermont AcademyBOARD OF TRUSTEES

Michael A. Choukas ’73, P ’94, ChairmanCol. Richard I. Stark Jr. ’74, Vice-ChairmanCarolyn Blitz P ’12, SecretaryChristopher Cota ’66, P ’90, ’92 Treasurer

Jose Barreiro P ’14, ’16 Mark CandonThomas Capasse P ’16Casey Cota ’89, P ’14, ’18Jennifer Cota P ’14, ’18Carrie Dunn ’91Stuart Eisenkraft ’74Jamison Gagnier ’90David Holton ’68Reverend Peter Howe P ’07, ’10Steven E. Karol ’72, Former ChairmanTimothy Lord ’69, P ’05, ’10Donald G. McInnes ’59Hon. George P. Moser Jr. ’48, P ’79David E. Robinson ’77Lee Ryder ’90Mark Smith ’87S. Tylor TregellasAndrew Ward ’93Melissa Wing P ’16, ’17

TRUSTEES EMERITI

Robert M. Campbell ’37, P ’65, ’68, ’70 (2), ’80, ’82W. Gene Hays Jr. ’55Hugh Pearson ’54

HEADMASTER EMERITUS | Michael Choukas Jr. ’46, P ’73

HEAD OF SCHOOL | Sean P. Brennan P ’14, ’17, ’19

EDITOR | Jennifer Jones P ’15, ’18

CONTRIBUTING FEATURE WRITER | Erkki Mackey

CLASS NOTES EDITOR | April Worden

PROOFREADER | Tara Poitras

DESIGNER | Jennifer Fleischmann

PHOTOGR APHY | FJ Gaylor Photography, Christine Armiger, Liz Olmsted P ’15, Jimmy Chin

ON THE COVER | Sabin Award Winner Rob DesLauriers ’83 on a Mount Everest expedition. Photo by Jimmy Chin.

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Contents2 Head of School’s Letter4 Sabin Award Winner: Rob DesLauriers ’837 Nathan Parent: Student Firefighter8 On the Hilltop10 Vermont Academy in Hangzhou, China13 Reunion Weekend15 Larry Power ’65: 50th Reunion Reflection16 Student Profile: Tinga Adiang ’1618 Oh, the Places You’ll Go with Character22 Wildcats: We Want to Know!24 Leadership on the Long Trail26 Open Letter: Corey Grout ’00

27 Annual Report38 Endowed Funds40 Class Notes48 Births and Weddings50 In Memoriam

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Student Profile: From Sudan to VA

Sabin Award Winner: Rob DesLauriers ’83

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EMPATHYAs a student athlete taught and coached by

John Lucy, I learned the importance of always giving my best effort and having empathy. These two qualities were the basis of my 47-year career in education as a teacher,

coach, and administrator.— BILL ROUSSEAU ’55, VA FACULTY 1962–68

We are living and raising our children in a world that is complex, volatile, and changing rapidly (for good and bad) through technology. And yet, this same technology unites us as a global community through communication and knowledge sharing. In the midst of what often feels like uncertainty, I’m convinced that character skills remain the most significant differentiators in our ability to prosper, succeed, and be happy.

There’s a line from William Ernest Henley’s poem, “Invictus,” which is Latin for “unconquered.” The speaker in the poem proclaims his or her strength in the face of adversity: “My head is bloody, but unbowed…I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.”

Our character is the footing from which everything else flows—the foundation from which we build our life. Ask yourself: Am I living and building the life of which I dream?

Yet, character remains largely undeveloped and untested in the American education system. This must be corrected.

In the article, “Lacking Character, American Education Fails the Test,” James J. Heckman—professor of economics at The University of Chicago, Nobel Laureate in economics and an expert in the economics of human development—holds that cognition and character work together to determine health and social and economic status, and that “education should be held accountable for developing the whole person.” The article claims further that today’s schools hold students, parents, and teachers accountable for only developing some of the skills necessary for a productive life.

“We have placed much more emphasis on developing cognitive skills while neglecting character skills that, when combined, make for individual success,” states Heckman.

Rooted in the Academy’s history of emphasizing a student’s future potential and well into our third formalized year of My Action Plan for Success (MAPSsm) Vermont Academy’s educational experience has always placed equal importance on developing character in our students by providing a supportive environment to try new things, ask questions,

Head of School’s Letter

DE A R V ER MONT AC A DEM Y FA MILY,

Greetings from Saxtons River! I hope this edition of Vermont Academy

Life finds you healthy, happy, and excited for 2016. Our winter

magazine provides the opportunity to elaborate on our school theme

for the year and “Character” is one that’s close to my heart.

Our character is the footing from which everything else flows— the foundation from which we build our life. Ask yourself: Am I living and building the life of which I dream?

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occasionally stumble, and explore the honor and responsibility of leadership. Our distinctive MAPS program fosters a growth mindset by encouraging students to reflect on their strengths and challenges, think about their future, and set and achieve goals. Goals that are not immediately achieved are reevaluated and, ultimately, often the most satisfying to reach.

This year’s Fund for Vermont Academy theme is “Invest in Character.” As you enjoy these inspirational stories, I hope that you’re as proud as I am of our Wildcats—alumni, faculty, and current students—whose character shines through their accomplishments and values. Please consider making a gift at vermontacademy.org/giving. Giving back, generosity, and gratitude are all traits of those rich in character—and that we are.

GO VA!

SE A N P. BR EN NA N

Head of School

Congratulations Girls Varsity Soccer!The team delivered a 9–6–3 season that culminated in a tournament berth. Securing a quarterfinal win, the girls lost a tough 1–0 semifinal match against MacDuffie, the ultimate Class D champions.

I applaud the team for proudly representing VA with character on and off the field. From the first day of preseason conditioning, they pushed themselves—and each other—to be their best.

— HEAD COACH ABBEY EDWARDS

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EMBRACING

Discipline AND

Opportunity:Rob DesLauriers ’83 Shares His Secrets to SuccessBY ERKKI MACKEY, ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR. PHOTOS OF ROB’S MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION BY JIMMY CHIN.

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VERMONT ACADEMY’S 2015 FLORENCE SABIN AWARD WINNER

Turning fifty and winning the Sabin Award in the same year has given Rob DesLauriers ’83 much reason for reflection. In this interview, he shares valuable insights gained from his experiences as a student at VA, a professional ski mountaineer, and a successful entrepreneur.

What was your reaction when you learned you’d been chosen for the Sabin Award? It’s a pretty amazing list of people who have won the award, and of course Florence Sabin is a wonderful role model for us all. So to be chosen is surprising and flattering and humbling. It has caused me to think about Vermont Academy’s role in my life and career, specifically the everyday patterns in my life that started with the structure of Vermont Academy.

How did that structure help you?Before VA, I was struggling academically. I found that the community at VA helped me build a strong foundation, and playing three sports and studying every night developed discipline. To this day in my professional career, I work at night when it’s quiet, and I can get a lot done. I still train during the day, and that’s been my day-to-day pattern since VA; this has had a real positive influence on my athletic and business careers.

A lot of students don’t love the structure. What would you say to them?I didn’t love it while I was there either, but there’s no point in wasting energy wishing it were different. Wishing things were different is just an excuse to do nothing. By embracing it instead, students will significantly enhance their ability to achieve their goals.

Were you prepared for college when you left VA?Yes, definitely. Going to classes, playing sports, studying, and at the same time having fun, my friends and I did well and were prepared for college. It can be hard to understand while you’re at VA just how well it prepares you for life in a dorm, for the pace of classes and studying, for the requirement to study at night. It helped me learn how to balance everything in an environment where you can stay up late and socialize or find the discipline to get work done when needed. VA did a great job of that for me. I never would have gone to Cornell if it weren’t for VA, never mind be prepared for it!

Vermont Academy was the perfect structure for me to realize my potential and, for the first time in my life, really start to reach for it. My experience couldn’t have been any better, so I would certainly tell anyone thinking about prep school for their kids to take a close look at VA. Now that I have perspective, I realize how much positive influence VA has had in shaping my life.


Ithaca, NY, isn’t exactly a skiing destination. How did you get into professional skiing after graduating from Cornell?It was a matter of being in the right place at the right time and also having the right skill set. My VA roommate, Don Poole, and I made a pact to travel the world after college. After graduation, we worked for about six months to save money, then we traveled for about nine months. Our first stop was Lake Tahoe, CA, where we skied with some Vermont friends who were making and skiing in ski films. Later I decided to move out there for a year, and my brother, Eric ’82, and I were invited to try out for some ski movies. One thing led to another, and we ended up getting involved very early in the extreme skiing universe. At that time, we really had no idea what it was or that it would lead to ski mountaineering and long expeditions.

What did you learn from those expeditions?Mountaineering is really a metaphor for life. There are challenges day to day on expeditions, week to week on long expeditions, and sometimes you don’t want to get out of your sleeping bag it’s so miserable. On an expedition, you’re tested all the time by the variables that go into good decision making, first on an individual level and also as a team. People who complete multiple expeditions and achieve success are good at making tough decisions. One of the things I’m proudest of is safely achieving the objective on 100 percent of the major expeditions I’ve done. It comes down to being resilient, being wise, staying calm, staying patient, and arriving on the scene strong—physically and mentally. It’s the art of suffering, really, on long expeditions, and being able to enjoy yourself and keep your sense of humor through it all.

How did VA help prepare you for those challenges?The coaching I had at VA really helped me develop those characteristics. Peter Caldwell, head soccer coach, was a very disciplined athlete, and he balanced the stoic and the fun well. Rob Van Etten, who was his assistant in soccer and the alpine skiing coach, was a little more of a jokester, so I saw the balance of discipline and humor. We had fun while we were winning, staying focused, and achieving results. That’s still something I try to balance today.

Have your experiences at VA or on your mountaineering expeditions helped you in business?Staying physically strong and fit is a discipline in and of itself, and so is understanding what you’re working toward. And that carries over directly to business. As an entrepreneur, I never had someone telling me what to do. I didn’t have a time clock to punch, so the discipline of getting the job done and doing whatever it takes to be successful, for me, came from sports and the study habits I learned at VA. I’m pleased with what I’ve been able to accomplish and grateful to VA for helping me get on the right path.

Do you have any projects or major plans on the horizon?I just sold the two hotels that I developed in Teton Village, which has given me the opportunity to focus on family. I’ll continue to work as a real estate broker, but my main goal is to spend time with my wife, Kit, and daughters (aged six and seven). I’d also like to complete the Seven Summits myself and ski the last two that I didn’t do with Kit because of work—Aconcagua in Argentina and Mount Kosciuszko in Australia.

What advice do you have for current students?My advice to students is to have dreams, set goals, and pursue those dreams. They should trust that things will work out for them if they’re diligent in their pursuits and open to opportunities that arise. Also, they should take advantage of where they are at this time, make the most of it, and embrace the moment. That will truly open the path before them to their dreams, success, and happiness.

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There I was, a sophomore in high school sitting in Horowitz Performing Arts Hall, when Mr. Marks, a volunteer firefighter in Proctorsville when he’s not teaching and coaching at VA, and James Gallagher ’17 came on stage and each walked behind a pile of fire gear. At the signal, they raced to put the gear on, Mr. Marks beating Gallagher handily with his experience. When they announced the fire education club, I thought, “That sounds pretty cool. I want to be a cop so this will get me into something related to first responders.”

After the first few meetings, I knew I loved it. It felt good to put on the gear and know that people look to you for help—and to be able to offer it. Once I had completed the training sessions at the Rutland and Proctorsville firehouses, I felt like I could see something inside them, a fire that burns with the need to help people. I wanted to have that fire, too—to help people and learn to protect my brothers and sisters beside me.

I contacted the local Saxtons River Fire Department (SRFD) and inquired about becoming a junior firefighter. After getting paperwork and other logistics settled, I was able to join. I haven’t spent copious amounts of time with the great men and women in my department yet, but I know I would do anything for them and they would do the same for me, and each other. As soon as I went to the first meeting, I knew that firefighting was my calling.

I will conclude by sharing a quote from a man that I haven’t known long but who has had a significant impact on my life, Nick Cushman, lieutenant of the SRFD. When asked how he would describe the brotherhood of firefighting, he said, “It’s a feeling you can’t explain. It’s in your heart and soul. It’s a love of the job and the people who make it up. It’s when you find out your brother has terminal cancer and you mow his lawn, shovel his snow, and fix his car. Then, after he dies, you do the same for his wife and kids.”

Nathan was accepted to Lone Star College, just north of Houston, Texas. He plans on majoring in fire science and using those skills in the Marine Corps after college, eventually becoming a full-time career firefighter in Texas.

BY NATHAN PARENT ’16

A FIRE THAT BURNSNever in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would pursue a career in firefighting. Sure, I thought firefighters were cool. Who doesn’t? These men and women risk their lives by going into burning buildings to save people they have never met, people who might not even be grateful. They fight for the innocent and for their brothers and sisters.

As soon as I went to the first meeting, I knew that firefighting was my calling.

— NATHAN PARENT ‘16


ON THE HILLTOP—AN EVENTFUL FALL

Wildcat Games

The Drowsy Chaperone

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September’s Convocation marked the official opening of our 139th year. Sean Brennan, Head of School, introduced this year’s theme, Character, and we celebrated students who earned our highest academic awards:

Class of 1892 Award: Xiaomeng “Sherman” Li ’16

Harvard Book Prize: Zhengqi “Ian” Li ’16

UVM Green and Gold Scholarship: Evan Ray ’16

In its fifth year, our Wildcat Games gathered the community for inter-class competition, which included games such as the slowest mountain bike race, VA trivia, and the singing of the Vermont Academy Evening Song. In a rare upset, the Class of 2017 bested the Class of 2016, thanks in part to their consistent enthusiastic team spirit.

From the Long Walk in Saxtons River to Hangzhou, China, six students and two faculty members journeyed to the Hangzhou Entel Foreign Languages School for the inaugural fall trimester in China. Faculty: Jason Wang and Russell Mayhew; Students: John Henry Paluszek ’16, Lloyd Wilson ’16, Elizabeth Adams ’17, Julianne Liebow ’18, Kihoon Song ’18, and Will Svensson ’18. Visit their Facebook page at

facebook.com/Vermont-Academy-Global-Programs to learn more about their adventures and see page 12 for their character insights.

As fall progressed, anticipation around one of our most beloved traditions, Mountain Day, grew. Finally, on a glorious October morning, seniors who have been at VA for four years gathered to ring the bell and alert the rest of campus that classes were canceled. Each class took off on a hike either on campus or nearby, then reconvened for lunch and a faculty/student football game.

Balancing academics with sports and performing arts is no easy task. November brought many proud events to our fields and stage. The Drowsy Chaperone lit up the Nita Choukas Theater in our Horowitz Performing Arts Hall. It was a performance that had the audience laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and in awe of the student talent.

On the trails, Liam Flemming ’16 posted a top 10 NEPSTA finish that won him a place at the New England Prep School Race of Champions (NEPSTA All Stars), where he raced to 18th and a personal record. So proud of our Wildcats!

September’s Convocation

Hangzhou, China

New England Prep School Race of Champions (NEPSTA All Stars)

Mountain Day


Vermont Academy in Hangzhou, China!

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GOODBYE AND HELLOJust three days into the fall trimester, six adventurous Vermont

Academy students—Lloyd Wilson '16, John-Henry Paluszek

'16, Lizzy Adams '17, Julianne Liebow '18, Kihoon Song '18, and

Will Svensson '18—said goodbye to their friends, faculty, and

coaches and became the first group of students to participate in

Vermont Academy’s new China program at the Hangzhou Entel

Foreign Language School in Hangzhou, China. The trip was led

by VA faculty Jason Wang and Russell Mayhew.

Boarding at the school during the week, students traveled home with new Chinese classmates on weekends for an authentic cultural immersion of family life, language, cuisine, and local historical sites. The group also traveled extensively to Beijing, Xi' An, Chengdu, Nanjing, Shanghai, and Taipei to learn about and experience Chinese history, architecture, and culture.

Our ‘China Six’ gave a big hello back to Saxtons River just before Thanksgiving, and it was a wonderful time to shepherd them back into the Vermont Academy community. After break, students reflected on examples of character during their global experience, with discipline, reflection, adaptability, kindness, selflessness, and self-reliance topping the list.

“ We develop character when we take responsibility for ourselves, leave our comfort zones, solve problems, and make the most of what life brings to us. These students met this challenge, and I’m proud of their collective growth.” — JASON WANG, Mandarin teacher and director

of VA’s China program

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Lloyd—DisciplineComing into a new environment during the first trimester of my senior year presented academic and leadership challenges. Proactively keeping track of classes required both initiative and discipline. This experience improved my ability to communicate with teachers and developed my work ethic.

Lizzy—ReflectionWhen we arrived in China groggy and sleep-deprived, we were shocked that our beds didn’t have mattresses, just a thin pad that felt like sleeping on the floor. Eventually, we adapted and began to look forward to getting into our beds after a long day. That’s when I realized that our experience in China wasn’t meant to be a luxury hotel stay, but authentic. Just like all of the other students throughout China, we had to go without mattresses. It taught us that comfort is not always the most important thing, and sometimes we’re put into situations that are less than ideal. Making the most of them is what true character is all about.

John-Henry—AdaptabilityTo thrive in China, one must have patience and perseverance. The living situation was quite different—no dorm Internet, much earlier lights out and wake-up times, and four people to a small room. There was only Internet in the classroom, so we had to stay on top of communication with our VA teachers when we had the opportunity. I will never forget my China experience and am thankful for how it made my character stronger.

Julianne—KindnessOne day I was eating lunch in the cafeteria. I had all my bags packed and ready to go for a trip to Beijing. During the meal I must have dropped my meal card on the floor and didn’t notice. I walked out of the cafeteria and a middle school girl ran after me. She handed me my card and disappeared before I could even thank her. I realized the kids at Entel were very kind and loved to help.

Will—SelflessnessFoods in China are rather odd, especially snacks, including individually wrapped fried fish and chicken legs. With food this weird, I always asked my roommates what they were eating! Their first response was always to offer me some. This improved my character because now I’m willing to give something of mine away to benefit others.

Kihoon—Self-reliance All of us wanted to learn new things during our time in China. Whenever we went on a trip, we left our comfort zone and faced challenges. When we traveled to People’s Park in Chengdu, we could have taken a taxi but we took the subway like Chinese citizens. When we left the subway, we learned Chinese sentences and asked directions to People’s Park. We could have used our phone map or asked Mr. Wang but we didn’t. Nothing could stop our overwhelming enthusiasm to do things ourselves and learn in the process.

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Fives and Zeroes Reunion Weekend 2015:

Thank you for Coming Home to Vermont!BY MARYANN MCARDLE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT FOR CONSTITUENCY RELATIONS

It was a magical weekend as a record number of more than 250 alumni, trustees, and friends came home to Saxtons River from September 25–27 for Reunion 2015. Over the course of three days, reunion-goers celebrated, reflected, and reminisced with old friends and new. We’re already planning for next year’s reunion, which will celebrate 140 years of Vermont Academy.

Head of School Sean Brennan with Sabin winners Michael Choukas ’46, Rob DesLauriers ’83, and George Welles ’53

NEXT UP: ONES AND SIXESSave the date for Reunion Weekend 2016: September 23–25

Vermont Academy Board of Trustees Chairman Michael Choukas ’73 addresses the Class of 1965 and other alumni at Friday’s dinner

Members of the Class of 1965 gather on Alumni FieldAlumni networking panelists Jeff Amsler ’85, Jeannlis Sanchez ’00, Peter Manis ’00, Richard Aulisi ’60, and Chase Vaughan ’11


ALUMNI NETWORKING PANEL Many thanks to our alumni panel who shared with VA juniors and seniors their career experiences: Continental Airlines pilot Jeff Amsler ’85, internist Jeannlis Sanchez M.D. ’00, Google senior software engineer Peter Manis ’00, NY State Supreme Court Justice Richard Aulisi ’60, and Merrill Lynch financial advisor Chase Vaughan ’11.

CLASS OF 1965—50TH REUNION Alumni, trustees, and friends gathered Friday evening for a cocktail reception next to Alumni Field and the new amphitheater to celebrate the Class of 1965’s 50th reunion. Representatives from the Class of 1965 included: Chris Blades (Almond, NY), Peter Cinelli (Yarmouth, ME), Gus Clement (Colorado Springs, CO), Bruce Coulter (Olympia, WA), Al Ely (Morrisville, NC), Peter Lane (Marlborough, MA), Jim Mennel (Fostoria, OH), Leland Person (Cincinnati, OH), Lawrence Power (Swampscott, MA), Dave Robinson (Saxtons River, VT) Bob White (Parkland, FL), and Joe Wevurski (Newport, VT). Following dinner in Shepardson Center, Gus Clement provided a poignant closing on his challenges as a student, noting, “Without this welcoming community, I would not be the man I am today.”

FLORENCE SABIN AWARDIn recognition of his pioneering contributions to extreme skiing, expedition skiing cinematography, and work as a real estate developer in Jackson Hole, WY, Rob DesLauriers ’83 received the Sabin Award from former Head of School Michael Choukas Jr. ’46.

THE MAGICAL HISTORY TOURBill Hosley ’73 hosted a group on a Magical History Tour of area historical sites for the second year in a row. Thanks Bill!

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME LUNCHEONCherie Stewart ’01 and Taylor Smoke ’05 were inducted into VA’s Athletic Hall of Fame for their contributions to hockey and lacrosse, respectively, and for their continued success as professionals and athletes. Cherie, an analyst for Morgan Stanley in New York, set a number of records during her tenure at VA and Manhattanville and is now playing for the new women’s NHL team, the New York Riveters. Taylor, a K9 policeman working at the Akwesasne Reservation in northern New York, excelled in hockey and lacrosse at VA and was a four-year starter and captain for St. Michael’s College. Taylor plays lacrosse for the semi-pro Vermont Voyagers box lacrosse team.

FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER AND BARN PARTY Mary Hepburn hosted a fabulous party in her backyard on Saturday night. Mary and Maryann McArdle put together a meal of locavore food, beer, and STiR chocolates (thank you, Teo Campbell ’90). Ida Specker ’00 opened for the Vermonsters (featuring Lane DuPont ’73, Steve Bigler ’73, Bill Hosley ’73, Derek Escher ’73, Ron Taylor ’73, and Jesse Peters ’88) provided music and fun at the barn!

ALUMNI SOCCER GAMEUnder crystal clear blue skies, the alumni bested the students this year by a score of 7–2. Diego Aldabaldetrecu ’05 had a hat trick for the alums, while Jack Aitken ’11, Elliott Pyfrom ’05, and boys’ varsity soccer coach Brian Gilloran also added to the alumni total. With more than 60 fans on the sideline, the game was one of the most highly attended in recent years.

Three cheers for class years ending in 0 and 5. We can’t wait to see what the 1s and 6s will bring next September!

Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Cherie Stewart ’01 with current students Tanner ’16 and Hayden Dalton ’17, and Brandon McDonald ’18

Martin Hansen ’95 and Erica Gustafson ’95 locate their bricks in the Long Walk

Ida Specker ’00 and Faith Wood kick off the music at the Farm-to-Table Dinner and Barn Party

On the Magical History Tour with Bill Hosley ’73

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It was perhaps more stunning than usual on September 25 as I made my way to Vermont Academy for my 50th reunion. Looking across the river into Vermont, I had a feeling this weekend would be special, but it was well beyond my expectations. Being able to spend so many hours with a few of my closest VA friends and classmates I had not seen in fifty years was fantastic. It’s funny how the thread gets picked up so quickly when people have common roots and life experiences.

Life at VA in the early to mid-sixties was quite different from what it is now, but the values, camaraderie, and sense of community remain the same. The mentorship from educators and coaches, most of whom live on campus, is still as hands-on as ever. This is the beauty of a school like VA. It’s not just the classroom or athletic fields that are important; it’s the nature of the friendships and the relationships built, the connections made.

In sports and my livelihood of music, being a team player means working toward a common goal together. Everything stems from respect, and that was one of the biggest lessons I took from VA. Even though we may have chafed against

the discipline and hard work needed to succeed at VA, we had tremendous respect for our mentors. Sometimes it was immediate; other times it would come later. But when you look back, it’s so obvious what those men were made of and what their plan was for making us better students and people. It seems to me VA has done a good job keeping those values, and I applaud them for it.

Seeing our assistant headmaster and head hockey coach, Mr. Choukas, and getting a picture with him and my hockey teammates was outstanding. He is our link to the VA we knew and those great men who guided us back then. It’s a story that goes back over fifty years but is still relevant today.

On my way home that Sunday, I had to stop at that vista for one more look across the river. That last glimpse of where I had been fifty years ago and once again less than one hour before—symbolic perhaps but nonetheless real.

— LARRY POWER ’65

A 50TH REUNION REFLECTION

There is a spot on Route 12 in New Hampshire, a couple of miles south of Bellows Falls, where the vista of the Connecticut River into southern Vermont is so beautiful. It’s a view I’ve admired many times since the fall of 1961 when I traveled to Vermont Academy from the Boston suburbs for the first time.

LARRY POWER’S ’65VISTA OF VERMONT ACADEMY


Has your life experience made you more adaptable to change?I think it is human nature to dislike change; people like to be comfortable—that’s how we’re built. I won’t say that change never rattles me, but what’s important is how I react. If you look at it as a negative, then change probably won’t work for you. If you’re open-minded, anything is possible.

Why did you come to Vermont Academy?Coach Popp helped me see VA’s unique combination of academics and athletics. We play in the best league in the country and prepare for college. You experience independent decision making from your parents but in an environment of support and structure.

Has basketball always been your game?No! I played soccer and football and didn’t think much about basketball until seventh grade. I knew if I wanted to be good, I had to commit.

This year’s school theme is “character.” What does it mean to you?Last year I broke my ankle and missed most of the season. Things happen that you can’t control, and you have to be able to fight adversity. I could have given up, but I was still there supporting the team and trying to see the bigger picture. There were fourteen other guys on the team trying to get to the same place—winning the championship. Coach Popp’s philosophy is that you can be a positive influence on the team or a negative one. You can’t be in between, and you can’t go back and forth. People struggle most with finding consistency. When you’re motivated,

it’s easy to do the right thing and go after your goal. It’s those times when you’re not motivated that you have to work really hard to stay the course.

WILDCAT PROFILE:

Tinga Adiang ’16

Tinga was born in 1996 in Khartoum, Sudan, as a Dinka tribesman. His parents and their parents before them lived in a vibrant Dinka community. However, civil war abruptly altered Tinga’s path of raising cattle and living in a traditional mud house. His family fled war-torn Sudan in 1999 to Cairo, Egypt, where they lived in refugee housing for six years awaiting resettlement to the US. The loss of home, safety, community, and culture took an insurmountable toll on Tinga’s parents. Once they arrived in the US, things continued to unravel until Tinga and his five siblings were placed in foster care. The following year, they were reunited and adopted into permanent homes within close proximity to one another. Tinga started this new chapter of his life as a seventh grader.

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What’s something you really value at Vermont Academy? I appreciate the two-hour evening study hall—that would be a difficult decision for me to make on my own! Because everyone else around you is studying, it makes it easy to get your work done and start seeing your grades improve. My GPA has increased from a 3.0 to a 3.8. Faculty are always on duty and approachable. You don’t have that in public school.

Any teachers you want to shout out to? Ms. O’Brien is great. She teaches English as a Second Language. No matter what level you’re at, she’s really good at communicating and making sure you understand everything so you can participate. Mr. Florence has also been really supportive. Math is not my strong suit, and he was able to really help me understand concepts.

VA emphasizes developing leadership skills and providing opportunities to lead. Does anything stand out for you?Yes. The first time we played Tilton last year, they put us in a locker room that was really hot, and you could just tell the environment wasn’t right. We played a good game but lost. After the game, the team started to separate and was really down. As a captain, I said that it’s not about how we did individually. I didn’t play a second in that game, and I could’ve been angry. I could’ve been a negative influence by pouting, but I told everyone that it’s not about you. When you step on the court, it’s about Vermont Academy. You don’t get points individually; at the end of the day it’s Vermont Academy that lost. You have to be the best at whatever role you’re asked to play. If your role is to score twenty points, go out and do that. If your role is to cheer for the guy who’s supposed to score twenty points, be the best you can be at that until your role changes to what you want it to be.

What leadership style do you respond to?Kobe Bryant has a strong work ethic, and he’s not going to tell you to do something that he’s not doing. He’s the first one in the gym and the last one to leave. You might as well give it one hundred percent; otherwise you’re just wasting time—not only yours but everyone else’s.

What is the most important character trait for a person to have?Honesty. If you’re not honest with yourself or with people around you, you can’t build a strong community.

What are your college plans?Several schools have recruited me to play basketball, and I’ve committed to St. Lawrence University.

I’ve thought about doing sports law or becoming an NBA global administrator. People say that you should do what you enjoy. If my job were to watch games and work with players, I’d be pretty happy.

Who has impacted you most?My parents. They’re always supportive of whatever I’m doing, academically, athletically, and socially. They just want the best for me, and they’re always there.

If you’re open-minded, anything is possible.

TINGA AT A GLANCEHometown: Jericho, VT

Sports: Varsity basketball (captain), varsity soccer, JV tennis

Activities: Theater tech

Favorite subject: History

Favorite dining hall meal: Tacos

Best VA moment: Theater tech with my friends

Favorite tradition: Winter Carnival


Game. Set. Match. LINDER.In the fall of 2014, senior and captain of the girls’ varsity tennis team, Elkanah Linder ’15, severely injured her right wrist, making it impossible for her to use her dominant hand for anything, never mind tennis. In fact, one doctor said she might never play tennis right-handed again. After meeting with three different surgeons, the prognosis wasn’t so dire—she could begin using her right hand by late April and would make a full recovery in a year—but hardly easier to accept. It meant her senior tennis season was over before it began—at least as she had originally envisioned it.

“I had a goal at the beginning of the year to win the Lakes Region Championship that I lost the prior year,” Linder explained, “and I wasn’t going to give up. I had to do it. Being on the court is when I feel my best, and I couldn’t sit around waiting until my wrist was better.” So she pursued the only option available to her: She learned to play left-handed.

Andy Winter, Elkanah’s private coach, recalled the day when she asked him about playing left-handed. “She said, ‘Do you think I can keep my number one singles spot on my team?’ I didn’t know, but I told her if anyone could do it, she could.”

Her response perfectly captures one of her greatest strengths: “Can we begin practicing tomorrow?”

What happened when tennis star Elkanah Linder ’15 injured her playing hand?

Oh, the Places You’ll Go with CharacterBY ERKKI MACKEY, FACULTY

BY ERKKI MACKEY,

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR

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Winter couldn’t say enough good things about Elkanah’s approach during a time that could have been fraught with frustration. “She couldn’t afford to let doubt and insecurity distract her from the present—from the task at hand. She had the present moment to practice and improve. Anything else on the tennis court was a waste of her time—something she didn’t have to spare.”

Her dedication came as no surprise to those who know her well. Her advisor, Laura Frey, praised her constant and “unwavering commitment to the job at hand—in class, on the court, back stage in theater tech—and exceptional organization to do each job well. Elkanah always takes ‘just do it’ and adds ‘just do it well.’”

Thanks to her hard work, grit, and determination, Elkanah’s final tennis season at VA went very well. It could not, in fact, have gone better. In her final season, Elkanah earned her fourth straight Lakes Region all-star selection and fourth team MVP. She was a perfect 8–0 in the Lakes Region, winning the championship that had eluded her the two previous years and surprising even her coach, who knew better than anyone how much she had improved. “Winning all of your matches with your dominant hand is impressive. Doing the same with your non-dominant hand after working with it for only six months…it’s kind of mind-blowing, really,” Winter said.

ELKANAH’S SENIOR YEAR ’15:

Winner of Society of Women Engineers Award, AP Calculus BC, Honors Physics Mechanics, Architecture & Engineering, Honors Senior English, Spanish 4, Varsity Tennis

Elkanah received a tennis scholarship to the University of the Sciences, where she’s studying pharmacy.

“ I had a goal at the beginning of the year to win the Lakes Region Championship that I lost the prior year,” Linder explained, “and I wasn’t going to give up.”


MIKAELA PALUSZEK: Paving Her Road to Character with Snow

In addition to her rifle and ammunition, she had several pairs of Nordic skis, too many bars of wax, and all of her school books so that she could keep up with the work she’d be missing. She was on her way to Kontiolahti, Finland, for her first international biathlon competition, and it was all a bit overwhelming. “I was with all of these older and more experienced racers who knew what was going on,” she said, “and I had no clue.”

She and her rifle survived the trip. Now, as a junior at the University of Maine at Fort Kent with one European and five World Championships on her résumé, Mikaela is the experienced one, and it’s possible that none of it would have happened without Vermont Academy.

The time Mikaela spent under the tutelage of Alexei Sotskov, VA’s Director of Sports on Snow and head Nordic and cross-country coach—as well as being pushed by her talented teammates—have proven invaluable in helping her develop the strength and speed necessary to compete at the international level. Mikaela explained, “Alexei helped me improve my technique as a skier, and he was supportive of my going to biathlon competitions.”

“Mikaela was a very determined athlete,” Sotskov said of her time at VA. “She was punctual in executing her training plan and never missed a practice.”

The first time she went abroad, Mikaela Paluszek ’13 was just 16. And she brought a rifle. “I was absolutely terrified,” she recalled.

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“ All the travel has helped me realize how small the world is, that what you do in Saxtons River can really benefit you. What I did there prepared me for five World Championships and a European Championship.”

Mikaela credits the rigors of life at VA with helping her develop the attitude and skills that have been essential to successfully balancing life as a college student and international athlete in an individual sport. “VA taught me that even though you might be doing something by yourself, you’re never truly doing it alone. If someone is willing to help you reach a goal, you should take every opportunity to learn from that person and propel yourself toward success. You should also lend a helping hand in return. It’s all about teamwork.”

Her work has obviously paid off. She has been all over the world for competitions and training— from Austria to Germany to Japan. Most recently, she finished in the top 50 in the youth category (ages 16–18) at the 2014 World Championships in Presque Isle, Maine, and in the top 60 in the junior category (ages 19–20) at the 2015 World Championships in Belarus.

Of all the places Mikaela’s been, though, there is perhaps one that has been more important than the others. “All the travel has helped me realize how small the world is, that what you do in Saxtons River can really benefit you. What I did there prepared me for five World Championships and a European Championship.”


GUY PICCOLO ’17Hometown: Alpharetta, GA

Leaders are humble, yet confident.

Leaders are humble; their eyes are open to what’s going on around them. They are also confident; if you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will.

Nelson Mandela inspires me for the sacrifices he made to support Africa, as well as Pope Francis because he practices being an extension of whatever community he’s around. However, the leader I first think of is my dad. When I was younger, I didn’t see his sacrifices, but now I understand that everything he did was for our family. That’s really been impacting me lately.

Wildcats: We Want to Know!WHO INSPIRES YOU AS A LEADER?

ABBY BOGOVICH ’16Hometown: Framingham, MA

Leaders inspire by example.

Leaders personally connect with those they lead and learn what motivates them individually. A leader is self-driven and inspires others by leading by example.

My Vermont Academy coaches inspire me to give my all to the team. Originally coming to VA to play ice hockey, I never dreamed that in two years I’d have the opportunity to row crew at a Big Ten school. Coach Collins has made a huge impact on my future.

INSPIRING

A Leader is…

HUMBLE

A Leader is…

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ALLIE BUCKLEY ’18Hometown: Guilford, VT

Leaders are forceful but fair.

A leader is encouraging and patient and knows what makes and breaks each person. Sometimes tough love is best, and sometimes a hug is needed.

As a coach, teacher, and mentor, Ms. Henry inspires me to be my best self on and off the playing field. I entered Vermont Academy as a mid-year student last year, and she reassured me and gave me confidence. She knows when to push and when to let me work things out.

MARCO MAESTRI ’19Hometown: Phoenixville, PA

Leaders respect their team and their surroundings.

A leader is someone who gains respect by taking the time to understand what each member of the team is going through. When you gain the team’s respect, they give back so much more.

My teammate and JV soccer captain Tanner Dalton ’16 really inspired me this season. He gave 100 percent no matter what the coaches asked him to do. His example of working hard—being the first guy on the field and the last one off—motivated me to do my very best.

INDEPENDENCEEncouraged by Coach Terry Leonard to get outside, I found that running in the woods with close friends and testing each other mentally and physically built my confidence

and love for living life to the fullest. — NICK PLATNER ’04

PATIENT

A Leader is…

RESPECTFUL

A Leader is…


Guiding Students as Leaders— One Step at a Time

BY ERKKI MACKEY, FACULTY

In August 2014, Outdoor Programs Director and field biology teacher Nate Williams and environmental science teacher Christine Armiger led eight students on a six-day hike from Mad Tom Notch to Sherburne Pass, covering 43 miles and seven different peaks. The trip was such a success that this year it expanded to include two groups. The Thundercats—eight freshmen and sophomores new to the trip led by history chair Glenn Delaney and math teacher Margot Phelan—followed the 2014 route. The Wildcats, eight juniors and seniors—three of whom participated the previous year—led by Williams and Armiger, embarked with a similarly northward but more ambitious 58-mile itinerary beginning at Sherburne Pass.

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Before leaving campus, the hikers shared one of their strengths as a leader, as well as a leadership characteristic they wanted to improve. Williams’ goal is for students to come away with a deeper understanding of their unique leadership styles.

Hiking for the first time, Chris Lehman ’16 wanted to work on letting go of technology and getting to know others better. The trip was a perfect setting for him, because technology on the trail is an unnecessary luxury and distraction, and spending a week in challenging conditions with a small group of people forces them to interact in a very intimate way. Afterward, he was surprised at how much the trip affected him.

“It was a lot better than I expected,” he said. “When I came back, it was a real culture shock being with technology again. Being without it forced us to talk to each other, which was good, and all the physical activity made me feel good.”

Freshman Miranda Fuller had a similarly transformative experience. She wanted to work on not being so shy and timid and more open to new people.

“I’m nervous,” she said just before departing, “but not about the trail, about the people. I don’t really know anyone, and they’re all older than I am.”

The close-knit nature of the hike forced her to meet her goal of being more open, and the support of her hiking mates helped her overcome her fears very quickly.

“We were all in it together, and it didn’t matter how old we were. It was a really nice experience to share with everyone,” she explained upon returning to campus.

Before the trip began, sophomore Ava Hill also confessed to being a little worried. “When I think of the whole trip, it’s scary,” she said.

Her leadership strength, she felt, was leading by example, and she wanted to work on overcoming her fears as a leader. The trip had an unexpected influence on her, as well. In reflecting on how she changed, she said, “I’m more aware of what’s around me and more responsible.”

She is evidence of the transformative, character-building power of the trip that Delaney witnessed in his group. “You start to see kids take initiative. Teenagers can be really passive in the classroom, waiting to be told what to do or how to do something. Watching kids on the trail start to see opportunities and grab them is exciting. One night, one of the kids decided to make tea in a really particular way, and we had a lot of fun with that. Over the course of the week, kids started to realize that they needed to help out with camp chores and started to look for ways to be helpful.”

Developing character in a close, supportive environment might be a hallmark of life on the trail, but it is also characteristic of life at Vermont Academy. That’s why the hike is such a great introduction to each new school year. Williams is already planning trips for the next five summers that will have students and faculty collectively covering the entire 272 miles of the Long Trail, so there is just one question left: Which section will you hike?

Developing character in a close, supportive environment might be a hallmark of life on the trail, but it is also characteristic of life at Vermont Academy.


ecently at Alumni Weekend I had the chance to reflect on my experience at Vermont Academy, and I took a moment to note that

my experiences at VA have seeped into my life path and molded my adult identity. As students, my classmates and I learned many things in the halls of Fuller and on the athletic fields.

I was influenced by the many close relationships I had with other students but was also nurtured by faculty and small classes.

Looking back, what really resonates with me is that I was able to build confidence and leadership skills, which have been crucial to my success as an adult. For example, senior year in environmental studies, I was given the opportunity to create a campus garden as part of VA’s Earth Day celebration. Partnered with a classmate, we were instructed to plan an activity and present the project to the school community. I remember this was one of the first times in my life that I felt I could be a leader.

Now, many years later, I am embarking on another part of my life path. This January, I will be going to the University of Southern Maine to pursue graduate studies in the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program.

Thank you, Vermont Academy, for helping me build a foundation of skills and character traits that have been essential to my outlook and achievements. Thank you for the nurturing environment that is home to so many great memories. I look forward to continuing to develop as a leader in this next chapter of my journey.

Cheers!

COREY GROUT – CLASS OF 2000

DEAR VERMONT ACADEMY,

R

OPEN LETTER:

Corey Grout ’00

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ANNUAL REPORT


Many of you have already shared your “VA story” with me, and as I’ve listened I’ve noticed similar, powerful ideas that are consistently touched on: shared respect and values, resiliency and motivation, and a strong sense of inclusive community. It’s no surprise that these closely align with VA’s core beliefs and underpin the development of individual “Character”—the academic theme for 2015–16.

Similarly, the theme we’ve chosen for the 2015–16 giving year is “Invest in Character.” I would say that the willingness to support others through charitable gifts is a true sign of character. Annual gifts support our faculty, students, and the many programs and facilities that enable students to learn and grow their own character.

I invite you to renew or increase your commitment to Vermont Academy each year. Whether your motivation is to become a Long Walk Legend, move toward a leadership-level gift, or simply give back to a place that helped shape your character—no matter what the level of your investment—I assure you that all gifts are welcomed with the same enthusiasm and warm appreciation.

Please take a look at the following pages of this report, which include recognition of everyone in the Vermont Academy community whose generosity helped form the cornerstone of our students’ experiences over the past year.

Once again, thank you for all you do for Vermont Academy.

GO VA!

K EI T H W ILK ER SON

Director of Advancement

Keith Wilkerson was appointed Vermont Academy’s Director of Advancement in September 2015, charged with leading fundraising efforts for the Academy as it begins its 139th year! He holds a bachelor’s degree from Rice University, where he was on the varsity cross-country and track teams, and a doctorate degree from Texas A&M University. Keith has hit the ground running, meeting personally with community members, participating in regional receptions, and overseeing The Fund for Vermont Academy in partnership with its director, Liz Olmsted ’P15. His energy, personable style, and leadership are already making a positive impact on our community.

I N V E S T I N

CHARACTER

BY KEITH WILKERSON, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

Thank you for your support of Vermont Academy students over the past year. As a relative newcomer to Vermont Academy, I’ve been struck by (and maybe even at times

overwhelmed by) the level of enthusiasm and school pride within this community.

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THE VERMONT ACADEMY GIVING SOCIETIESwere established to recognize donors who have made a leadership financial contribution to Vermont Academy. Giving societies named to celebrate individuals, traditions, and aspects of Vermont Academy history allow donors to join with gifts ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 and above.

The 21st Century Society: $30,000 and above. Recognizes those donors who support the Academy at its highest level to ensure continued development in programs and initiatives for today’s world.

The 1876 Society: $20,000–$29,999. Recognizes Vermont Academy’s first year of operation.

The Hilltop Society: $10,000–$19,999. Recognizes the founding location of Vermont Academy, “a plateau known as Burke’s Hill overlooking the Village of Saxtons River.”

The Olin D. Gay Society: $5,000–$9,999. Recognizes Olin D. Gay’s 76 years of service to Vermont Academy, beginning with his matriculation as a student in 1901 and continuing through his service on the Board of Trustees from 1921–1977.

The Head of School’s Society: $2,500–$4,999. Recognizes the contributions, dedication, and commitment of the past 16 principals, headmasters, and heads of school who have served since 1876.

The Horace Mann Willard Society: $1,000–$2,499. Recognizes the contribution of Dr. Horace Mann Willard, first principal of Vermont Academy.

Winter Carnival Society: $500–$999. Recognizes one of Vermont Academy’s oldest traditions.

Wildcat Society: $100–$499. Honors Vermont Academy’s mascot.

The Long Walk Legends: The Long Walk Legends is a society of our most faithful supporters. It is comprised of members who have given consecutively for 5+ years, pledged to give consecutively for 5+ years, or have given for 20+ years over the course of their association with Vermont Academy.

To view the list of Long Walk Legends, please visit vermontacademy.org/longwalklegends.

STATEMENT OF GIFT REVENUE (FISCAL YEAR 2015)

The Fund for Vermont Academy $602,682 (annual fund)

FY2015 Projects $37,305

Capital Projects $1,500

Parents Association $38,363

Legacy Gifts $261,947 (realized bequests primarily toward endowment)

Gifts in Kind $3,253

Endowment $33,575

Total Gift Revenue $978,624

The willingness to support others through charitable gifts is a true sign of character.


Vermont Academy Giving SocietiesTHE 21ST CENTURY SOCIETY$30,000+ The Charles E. Harwood Trust *

THE 1876 SOCIETY $20,000 - $29,999 Thomas and Jeanne CapasseCharles Cherington and Ashley

PettusRichard M. ‘55 and Barbara

Whitcomb*Stevenson Brown Porter Fund

THE HILLTOP SOCIETY $10,000 - $19,999 Anonymous*Michael A. Choukas ‘73*William J. Dunn ‘63*Michael and Penny Horowitz*Steven E. Karol ‘72*Wang LiPerry C. Maynard Jr. ‘59*George P. Moser Jr. ‘48*Marvin S. Neuman*Hugh W. Pearson ‘54*Jeffrey and Carolyn Salzman*William A. Torrey ‘52*Daniel E. Ford Fund*

THE OLIN D. GAY SOCIETY $5,000 - $9,999 Carolyn Blitz*Phyllis BrillFrederick D. Cawley ‘66Richard DiMartini and Jennifer

Brorsen*Carrie Dunn ‘91*John A. Fitzgerald Jr. ‘69*Malcolm W. George ‘58*Richard J. Hughes ‘64Peter and Ann LambertusAndrew MacKechnie ‘57*Reed and Karen MillerDavid I. Newton*David E. Robinson ‘77*Gordon W. Russell ‘51*James D. Thomas ‘90*David L. Torrey ‘49*Rowan Wilson and Grace E.

Wagner Wilson

THE HEAD OF SCHOOL’S SOCIETY $2,500 - $4,999 Casey K. ‘89 and Jennifer CotaDonald D. Durkee ‘43*Linda FisherW. Eugene Hays Jr. ‘55*Ethan and Elise HoblitzelleJohn W. Hoder ‘69*Peter F. and Janice V. Howe*Timothy J. Lord ‘69*Robert F. and Cathy L. McKeon*Alan Roberts ‘71Lee H. Ryder Jr. ‘90*Mark W. Smith ‘87Richard I. Stark Jr. ‘74*John P. Wait ‘50*Yalin Xu and Lihua FengNorthwestern Mutual Life

Foundation

THE HORACE MANN WILLARD SOCIETY $1,000 - $2,499 Ann Afragola Jones ‘90John H. Anderson II ‘61*Robert B. Anderson ‘51*Alan P. Ardouin ‘47Richard T. Aulisi ‘60*Jose Barreiro and Almudena

PerezSally C. Bell*Stuart M. Bell ‘80*Andrew M. Bernhard ‘77*Sean D. Bersell ‘77*Bryce and Kathi Blair *Carolyn Boday*Russell P. Bone ‘63*J.A. and Deborah BouknightStephen A. Brink ‘55*Clinton Brown and Andrea

ZacherDan L. Brown ‘60*G. Ewing Buta ‘80*Qiguang Cai and Qionghua

HuangSean P. ‘70 and Joan Campbell *Robert W. Carr ‘54*Robert S. Cary ‘56*George D. Cheney ‘48*Walter J. Clark ‘71David H. Clemens ‘49Lloyd H. Coffin Jr. ‘47*Lawrence P. ‘51 and Loretta

Cole*Chris A. ‘66 and Sue Cota*Douglas P. Cranshaw ‘66*

Robert A. Derrenbacker ‘55*Richard M. Dobson Jr. ‘63*Charles A. Duboc*Edward E. Emerson Jr. ‘59*Gary EngleJamison R. Gagnier ‘90*Thomas L. Griffiths ‘68*Andrew V. Griswold ‘82*Charles P. Gunn ‘73*Mary Hepburn and Ryan Ostebo*David B. Holton ‘68*Amy L. Howard ‘91*Christopher C. Ingraham ‘51*Richard Janis ‘66Arthur M. Kelton Jr. ‘57*Henry M. Kimball ‘79Charles F. ‘55 and Susan L. Long*Robert W. ‘66 and Carol Lord*Curtis Mays ‘66Donald G. McInnes ‘59*Scott A. McKeon ‘83*Henry T. Michie ‘72*Sharon MorrillLorrel B. Nichols ‘51*David L. Patterson ‘67*A. Steven Perelman ‘64*Nick C. Platner ‘04John A. Quebman ‘60*Alan P. and Diane Raines*John H. Reynolds ‘65*Thomas O. Richardson ‘59*Paul A. Scoville ‘64*Robert E. Sollmann Jr. ‘70*Chandler Stein ‘41Richard B. Swan ‘78*S. Tylor Tregellas*Howard S. Tuthill III ‘65*Michael Whitehill and Robin

O’ReillyWinston E. Wood ‘51*H.S. Wright III ‘72*Richard and Carolyn Ziegler*ExxonMobil Foundation Inc.

Alumni1937Robert M. Campbell ‘37* c

1939Robert O. Beardsley Jr. ‘39 * John P. Townsend ‘39 *

1940J. Whitney Brown M.D. ‘40*Perry P. Craver ‘40* c

1941James G. Gates ‘41Gilbert H. Jones ‘41*Giulio Pontecorvo ‘41* cChandler Stein ‘41

1942Hugh Garvin Jr. ‘42* cDaniel B. Ruggles III ‘42* cStewart Washburn ‘42* c

1943Joseph E. Cauley ‘43 cDonald D. Durkee ‘43*

1944James H. Wilson Jr. ‘44 c

1945Albert T. Butterfield ‘45* cStuart B. Robinson ‘45* cKenneth J. Williams ‘45

1946LeBaron R. Barker III ‘46* cMichael Choukas Jr. ‘46* IJohn W. Luce ‘46 cMalcolm R. Speirs ‘46 cPeter W. Stanley ‘46* c

1947Alan P. Ardouin ‘47Lloyd H. Coffin Jr. ‘47*Charles M. Geilich ‘47* cCharles R. Hoffer ‘47* cFredrik J. Ranney ‘47*William A. Reoch ‘47* c

1948Charles P. Bailey ‘48*Stanley D. Benjamin ‘48T. William Bigelow ‘48 cGeorge D. Cheney ‘48*Charles E. Jennings II ‘48 IGeorge P. Moser Jr. ‘48*George P. Sperry ‘48* cRobert Taft ‘48* cRichard B. Washburn ‘48 c

1949David H. Clemens ‘49Bernard E. Keleher ‘49John D. Seelye ‘49 cCedric E. Sherrer Jr. ‘49 cDavid L. Torrey ‘49*Rayner Weir ‘49* cGeorge C. West ‘49* cJared I. Wood ‘49

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*Designates 5 or more consecutive years of giving through FY 2015 | c Designates a gift of $100–$499 (Wildcat Society) | I�Designates a gift of $500–$999 (Winter Carnival Society)

Bold Name: Designates a gift of $1,000 or more (Giving Societies) | This report is for FY 2015, spanning July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

1950Karl Dornish Jr. ‘50* cCharles W. Howard II ‘50* IRichard T. Leary ‘50* cAlastair H. MacDonald ‘50* cPeter T. Parker ‘50* cRobert A. Price ‘50* cRobert P. Scholl ‘50 cJohn P. Wait ‘50*

1951Robert B. Anderson ‘51*Douglas N. Archibald ‘51* cAlexander M. Clark ‘51* ILawrence P. Cole ‘51*William Contini M.D. ‘51* IHerbert R. Edson ‘51*Alan B. Gould ‘51* IChristopher C. Ingraham ‘51*Lorrel B. Nichols ‘51*Gordon W. Russell ‘51*Hamilton Shippee ‘51Russell Y. Smith Jr. ‘51 cJohn W. Tremaine ‘51*Winston E. Wood ‘51*

1952George G. Fenner ‘52* cWilliam A. Torrey ‘52*John J. Twomey ‘52

1953Larrie S. Calvert ‘53* cHerb S. Ellis ‘53* ILarry A. Hale ‘53*Stephen B. Homer ‘53* cThornton Klaren Jr. ‘53Richard G. Lunetta ‘53Peter L. Powers ‘53* cRichard L. Shanaman ‘53* cRichard L. van Riper ‘53* cGeorge H. Welles Jr. ‘53 cRobert A. Wright ‘53* c

1954Richard G. Burton ‘54* IRobert W. Carr ‘54*Ian G. Ferguson ‘54 cDexter B. Godsoe ‘54*Don E. Megathlin ‘54*Lyle K. Morrison ‘54Robert W. Morse ‘54* cHugh W. Pearson ‘54*Marshall L. Williams ‘54* I

1955Stephen A. Brink ‘55*Harry P. Cain II ‘55Alan L. Carpenter ‘55 cWilliam J. Cullen ‘55*Robert A. Derrenbacker ‘55*Winthrop Dow Jr. ‘55*Waldo L. Hart ‘55 cW. Eugene Hays Jr. ‘55*Charles F. Long Jr. ‘55*Jon W. Metzger ‘55 cPaul Noble ‘55* cRobert H. O’Brien ‘55* IRichard E. Parker ‘55* cDaniel J. Perry ‘55Donald B. Scholl ‘55* IJohn B. Stevens ‘55 cRichard M. Whitcomb ‘55*

1956Peter E. Brightman ‘56*Robert S. Cary ‘56*Gerald L. Hickman ‘56 cG. Bruce Hopkins ‘56Frederic H. Nichols ‘56* IJohn K. Russell ‘56

1957Donald L. Adams ‘57* IJoe E. Aulisi ‘57* cCharles C. Clark ‘57 cWinslow G. Crannell ‘57* cE. John Dinkel III ‘57* cE. Bulkeley Griswold ‘57* cDaniel M. Hall ‘57* cFrederick H. Hibberd Jr. ‘57* cArthur M. Kelton Jr. ‘57*Hon. Ronald F. Kilburn ‘57 cAndrew MacKechnie ‘57*William B. Morton ‘57 cDavid S. Murphy ‘57 cStephen K. Richardson ‘57* cSanford S. Witherell Jr. ‘57*

1958Peter Clarner ‘58*William K. Corliss Jr. ‘58* cRichard V. Ellery Jr. ‘58 cNewton C. Gardner ‘58* cMalcolm W. George ‘58*M. Tyrone Mallon ‘58Harvey C. Peterson ‘58* cRonald N. Tagney ‘58*Gary P. Westergren ‘58* c

1959John H. Arthur ‘59 IJohn F. Dick ‘59 cEdward E. Emerson Jr. ‘59*W. Bruce Fenn ‘59 cStephen T. Fisher ‘59 ICharles M. Lynch III ‘59 cPerry C. Maynard Jr. ‘59*Donald G. McInnes ‘59*Peter H. Myers ‘59* cRobert B. Naramore ‘59* cThomas O. Richardson ‘59*Roger N. Seagrave ‘59 cPaul W. Slosberg ‘59* cDouglas J. Wood Jr. ‘59* c

1960Richard T. Aulisi ‘60*William H. Bosworth ‘60 cDan L. Brown ‘60*Richard G. Compson ‘60* cWoody Hickcox ‘60* cPenn Lardner Jr. ‘60* cRobert W. Laughton ‘60Robert L. Morse ‘60* cDenis T. Noonan III ‘60 cJohn A. Quebman ‘60*Robert S. Seeley ‘60* cPaul F. Singer ‘60 cGeorge A. Yeomans ‘60*Donald B. Zinn ‘60* c

1961John H. Anderson II ‘61*Greg J. Chase ‘61William C. Clark ‘61* IJohn H. Hastings ‘61*Clarence H. Linder Jr. ‘61 cLawrence W. Rice ‘61* cWilliam C. Rose ‘61* cWilliam W. Shields ‘61 c

1962Robert N. Chase ‘62* IFrederick A. Flavin ‘62 cThomas P. Gallagher ‘62Donald F. Hubert Jr. ‘62 cPeter H. Johnson ‘62* cJohn V. Meyer ‘62* cDouglas A. Moody ‘62 cCharles H. Padelford ‘62*Edward R. Potter ‘62 cSteven V. Ruddell ‘62Thomas H. Wood ‘62* c

1963Dexter L. Andrews Jr. ‘63*Richard T. Bohman ‘63* cRussell P. Bone ‘63*Clark B. Burrows ‘63* cJohn B. Chane ‘63 cDavis L. Dimock ‘63* cRichard M. Dobson Jr. ‘63*William J. Dunn ‘63*Rick B. Hadley Jr. ‘63 cRichard A. Matheson ‘63*Frederick M. Ober Jr. ‘63John Patterson ‘63 cKimball W. Russell ‘63* c

1964Bruce E. Beagley III ‘64 ITownsend W. Hoopes III ‘64* cRichard J. Hughes ‘64Peter T. Katzenbach ‘64 cG. David Koepf ‘64* cA. Steven Perelman ‘64*Robinson T. Rhodes ‘64*Paul A. Scoville ‘64*David M. Young ‘64* I

1965Peter S. Cinelli ‘65* IAugustus T. Clement ‘65 cBruce B. Coulter ‘65Phillips H. Kerr ‘65* cDavid H. Knoblauch ‘65* cJames R. Mennel ‘65* cLeland S. Person ‘65* cLawrence G. Power ‘65*William S. Preston III ‘65 cJohn H. Reynolds ‘65*David Robinson ‘65* IHoward S. Tuthill III ‘65*Thomas G. Wolfe Jr. ‘65John H. Wood ‘65 c

1966William P. Aldrich ‘66Frederick D. Cawley ‘66Chris A. Cota ‘66*Douglas P. Cranshaw ‘66*Nicholas Harvey Jr. ‘66* IChris P. Holden ‘66 cRichard Janis ‘66Robert W. Lord ‘66*Curtis Mays ‘66Dennis E. Neumann ‘66* cRichard S. Taylor ‘66*


Christopher P. Theisen ‘66* cRobert B. Winslow Jr. ‘66 cWillis E. Wood ‘66* c

1967Gary E. Brown ‘67* cWard M. Davol ‘67Lawrence P. Frey ‘67 cMark S. Gabriel ‘67Donn Hutchins ‘67* cBradford P. Miller ‘67 cRichard W. Moulton Jr. ‘67 cDavid L. Patterson ‘67*Douglas W. Sluiter ‘67* cDavid M. Welbourn ‘67*Stephen W. Weston ‘67 cStewart L. Wooden ‘67*

1968Frederick M. Burgess ‘68* cThomas L. Griffiths ‘68*David B. Holton ‘68*Peter S. Hoopes ‘68* cWardwell W. Jones ‘68* cRoger W. Kidder ‘68Glenn S. Morgan ‘68* cRichard Sacknoff ‘68* cRick W. Wackernagel III ‘68 cJeffrey A. Wilkinson ‘68 c

1969James P. Aram ‘69* cThomas G. Bridge ‘69* IDavid J. Brown ‘69* IJohn Copeland ‘69* cJohn A. Fitzgerald Jr. ‘69*John W. Hoder ‘69*Steve J. Jeton ‘69* cTimothy J. Lord ‘69*Joe V. Meigs ‘69* cMark D. Russell ‘69 c

1970Sean P. Campbell ‘70*Robert J. Karol ‘70* IRichard H. Patterson ‘70* cRobert E. Sollmann Jr. ‘70*

1971Walter J. Clark ‘71Jeffrey R. Crocker ‘71* cThomas D. Hinman ‘71Thomas R. Lincoln Jr. ‘71 cDavid L. Moore ‘71Alan Roberts ‘71Bill B. Stedman ‘71 cBarry J. Wetherbee ‘71* c

1972Norberto Aviles Jr. ‘72* cJohn H. Johnson ‘72Steven E. Karol ‘72*Henry T. Michie ‘72*John O. Redington ‘72* IGary R. Thompson ‘72 cJohn C. Tobin Jr. ‘72* cH.S. Wright III ‘72*

1973John W. Cheek Jr. ‘73 cMichael A. Choukas ‘73*Charles P. Gunn ‘73*Peter K. Hinman ‘73William N. Hosley Jr. ‘73* c

1974Anonymous*William B. Reid ‘74 cWalter L. Selden Jr. ‘74 cRichard I. Stark Jr. ‘74*

1975John F. Killoy Jr. ‘75 * c

1976Mark P. Godfrey ‘76James C. Kenny II ‘76 cChip Mainelli ‘76* IJeff B. Scholl ‘76 cRossi W. Turner ‘76

1977Herminio Aviles ‘77* IAndrew M. Bernhard ‘77*Sean D. Bersell ‘77*Jonathan H. Betts ‘77 cJohn H. Densmore ‘77Mark H. Goldie ‘77* cJoseph C. Mitchell ‘77Cedric C. Nash ‘77* cDavid E. Robinson ‘77*

1978Winthrop A. Arms ‘78William K. Dole ‘78*Richard B. Swan ‘78*Lawrence S. Viola Esq. ‘78 I

1979Harvey A. Dix II ‘79Joseph Echanis ‘79Henry M. Kimball ‘79James R. Lyman ‘79 cLisa Eckhardt McNealus ‘79* c

1980Stuart M. Bell ‘80*G. Ewing Buta ‘80*Robert G. Ewanouski ‘80* cDavid A. Saville ‘80Walter H. Tipert ‘80 c

1981Greg Eckhardt II ‘81Tracy D. Emerson ‘81 cFoster R. McKeon ‘81 cLamont D. Walker ‘81 c

1982Seamus Crotty ‘82 IAndrew V. Griswold ‘82*Thomas C. Oxholm ‘82*David A. Wilder ‘82* cSheri L. Woolbert ‘82 c

1983Heidi W. Buck ‘83Daniel P. Dougherty ‘83* IAmy B. Hepburn ‘83 cJ. Christopher Jurkiewicz ‘83* cSamuel S. MacAusland ‘83*David W. Mackenzie ‘83* cScott A. McKeon ‘83*

1984Mark J. Culkin ‘84 * cJoanna B. James ‘84 c

1985Chris J. Cassell ‘85 cCharles H. Edgerton ‘85Bob O. Keeshan Jr. ‘85*Robert B. Schultheis ‘85 c

1986Ross A. Leventhal ‘86* IJames G. Muse ‘86 cHeather F. Raftery ‘86Gretchen A. Sprafke

Piasecki ‘86 c

1987Scott W. Ansevin-Allen ‘87 cJeffrey S. Harrington ‘87* cRichard R. Horn ‘87*Linda W. Marchesi ‘87 cPatrick Peterson ‘87 cMark W. Smith ‘87

1988Kristin J. DuBois ‘88 cRichard M. Kearns ‘88 cPhilipp B. Weisskopf ‘88

1989Jonathon D. Bald ‘89*William H. Beebe ‘89Casey K. Cota ‘89Daniel H. Duff ‘89 cDavid Hodgson ‘89* IDan T. LaForte ‘89 cDean D. Wegner ‘89 c

1990Ann Afragola Jones ‘90Jamison R. Gagnier ‘90*Lee H. Ryder Jr. ‘90*James D. Thomas ‘90*Cindy K. Tintle ‘90

1991John B. Dunbar ‘91Carrie Dunn ‘91*Amy L. Howard ‘91*Kristin E. Terkelsen ‘91 c

1992Brooke Tyler IV ‘92 c

1993Whitney J. Fairbrother ‘93Andrew C. Ward ‘93* c

1994Andrew D. Johnson ‘94Patrick O. McArdle ‘94 cTimothy C. Ridolfi ‘94Robert C. Strain ‘94 c

1995Matthew J. Eddy ‘95*Erika D. Gustafson ‘95*Jeremiah R. Long ‘95*

1996Eli C. McArdle ‘96Colin A. Millar ‘96Kate E. Robards ‘96 cKirk Vaughan ‘96 c

1997Robert P. Gustafson ‘97* cRobin Vanderputten

Del Giorno ‘97 c

1999Silas T. Campbell ‘99 cDemere K. Hess ‘99 cAndrew W. Tyson ‘99 cBrad C. Weilbrenner ‘99 c

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2001J. Andrew Guard ‘01Emily N. Hoffman ‘01 cPatrick B. Shinoda ‘01 cAlexandra R. Walsh ‘01

2002Amber S. DiPasquale ‘02Stephanie A. Kaebnick ‘02Christian E. Lee ‘02

2003Matthew R. Davis ‘03*Matt S. Neuman ‘03 cRobert Outtrim III ‘03 cJennifer M. Tolaro-Heidbrink ‘03*

2004Ed P. Duess ‘04 cNick C. Platner ‘04

2005Corbin S. Vreeland ‘05 c

2006Meagan K. Coneeny ‘06James A. Harris ‘06Zachary J. Jandl ‘06Conor T. McArdle ‘06 c

2007Darren M. Candello ‘07 cCassandra L. Howe ‘07 cCaitlin R. Wilkins ‘07

2008Paulina E. Borrego ‘08Sarah A. Jesup ‘08 c

2009Sanders Dorough III ‘09 Shannon Scott ‘09 *

2010Katharine E. Howe ‘10 cLaura L. Turner ‘10 c

2011Christopher P. Keane ‘11Benjamin W. Salzman ‘11 c

2012Marina R. Berger ‘12 cWilliam B. Datilio ‘12Andrew Fink ‘12Shelby L. Johnson ‘12

Evan A. Lyman ‘12Thomas M. Savoca ‘12

2013Miller Charman ‘13Colleen Donahue ‘13 cAshley N. Potofsky ‘13

2014Olivia Diorio ‘14 cSipho A. Msipa ‘14Charles Zimmermann ‘14 c

2015Nathan Antesberger ‘15George W. Atkins ‘15Nicholas E. Benninghoff ‘15Sally Densmore ‘15Thomas Durnford ‘15Joseph L. Edwards ‘15Edwin S. Eisenberg ‘15James P. Fritzson ‘15Maximillian L. Geller ‘15Benjamin P. Gillespie ‘15Nathaniel B. Greene ‘15Abby Hart ‘15Emma J. Hoser ‘15Cameron R. Hubbard ‘15Russell Ives ‘15 cRiley J. Johnson ‘15Maria C. Jones ‘15Rew Krimmel ‘15Dongzhe Li ‘15Preston S. Li ‘15Elkanah C. Linder ‘15Alana Lopez ‘15Samantha Marin ‘15Jessica L. Mathesen ‘15Nevada M. McOwen ‘15Kathleen Miller ‘15 cRachel A. Montesano ‘15Wyeth E. Olmsted ‘15Patrick R. Pattison ‘15Trevor Peterson ‘15Andrew J. Reggio ‘15Mackenzie Reilly ‘15Charlie Reisman ‘15Jie Ren ‘15Kelley H. Rifai ‘15Sterling Roberson ‘15Zack M. Sandberg ‘15William Sanger ‘15Johnathan R. Scoby ‘15Lindsay Semel ‘15Domenic Q. Senerchia ‘15



Bandera Swastono ‘15Claudia G. Tappe ‘15Yiwei Wang ‘15Cameron Wright ‘15Sebastian Wu ‘15Fengyu Xu ‘15Jae Yong Yim ‘15Yoshiaki Yokoi ‘15Tianyan Zhang ‘15

Current TrusteesJose BarreiroCarolyn Blitz*Mark Candon* IThomas CapasseMichael A. Choukas ‘73*Casey K. Cota ‘89Chris A. Cota ‘66*Carrie Dunn ‘91*Stuart A. Eisenkraft ‘74*Jamison R. Gagnier ‘90*Penny Gendron* IDavid B. Holton ‘68*Penny Horowitz*Peter F. Howe*Steven E. Karol ‘72*Timothy J. Lord ‘69*Donald G. McInnes ‘59*George P. Moser Jr. ‘48*Marvin S. Neuman*David E. Robinson ‘77*Lee H. Ryder Jr. ‘90*Carolyn Salzman*Mark W. Smith ‘87Richard I. Stark Jr. ‘74*S. Tylor Tregellas*Andrew C. Ward ‘93* c

Current Faculty and StaffKathryn E. AldrichAnne Atkins cStephanie BoulaySean Brennan* IWendy Brennan* cWallace M. Brown* John Buser cSteve Cady*Sean P. Campbell ‘70*Ricardo Carreno FerreiroErin Cohn Ph.D.

Aurelia Davidson cChristopher Davidson cPhyllis Davis*Glenn Delaney cJulia Delaney cEmily M. DixonSara B. DunbarJoseph Echanis ‘79Abbey EdwardsJonathan EdwardsGreg Francis*Joanne Fuller cAmanda Gilbert-Hodgson IJeffrey S. Harrington ‘87* cFanning M. Hearon III cKaren Henry IMary Hepburn*David Hodgson ‘89* IJennifer Jones cJohn Kelly*Karen LangstonAmy Lanterman*Dave Machelor* cErkki MackeyLiz MackeyChris MarksRussell MayhewConor T. McArdle ‘06 cMaryann McArdle* cLisa Eckhardt McNealus ‘79* cLetitia F. MilevskiyAndrew Millikin cInessa S. MuseRobert J. NicolPauline O’Brien cLiz Olmsted* cRobin Patch cMargot PhelanEthel Pike*Lawrence W. Rice ‘61* cPeter Ross cLorna Schilling cSusan Schmitt cJohanna SchneiderPeter Sheldon* cRichard Smith cJulia TadlockDeborah Tolaro*Kim WatsonCaitlin R. Wilkins ‘07Nathan WilliamsApril Worden c


Current Parents and GrandparentsAnne and Mike Atkins cJose Barreiro and Almudena

PerezPatricia A. Barrett* cSean Brennan* IWendy Brennan* cPhyllis BrillQiguang Cai and Qionghua

HuangThomas and Jeanne CapasseRicardo Carreno FerreiroCharles Cherington and

Ashley PettusRoberta ClouetCasey K. ‘89 and Jennifer CotaHugh P. and Carol K. Cota* cJohn and Jennifer DensmoreJohn and Kate Derwin cThomas Durnford and Lisa

Clouet cJoseph ‘79 and Carole EchanisStephen and Catherine

Eisenberg cGary EngleCatherine EuckerGary and Phan Fritzson cGlenn and Penny Gendron* IBradford T. and Eva F. Greene IJeffrey S. ‘87 and Laurie

Harrington* cRobert E. and Martha B.

Harrington* cMr. and Mrs. G. William

Helm Jr.* cKaren Henry IJason and Shayne Hill cEthan and Elise HoblitzelleDavid and Elisabeth Ives IJennifer Jones cBasilio and Lauri Kalpakian cDeuk Kyun and Mihae Kim IPeter and Ann LambertusKaren Lavoie* cJong Su Lee and Hea Sung Kim IBruch LehmannWang LiClaire Lober* cKenneth Marin and Cynthia

Wyatt cAdam McOwen cReed and Karen MillerInessa S. MuseKen and Norma NorlandNathan NourseScott and Karen Novak c

Shane P. and Elizabeth O’Keefe* cNed and Liz Olmsted* cJ. Marvin Reynolds cDavid and Eileen PaluszekJared and Lisa Stolper cDavid and Lisa Therrien* IPaul B. Weber and Sarah

Messenger cMichael Whitehill and Robin

O’ReillyRowan Wilson and Grace E.

Wagner WilsonStuart and Laura Wilson cAndrew and Melissa Wing IMerrileon WingYalin Xu and Lihua Feng

Family of AlumniRobert and Jeanne Abernethy*Linda C. Adrian* cLesley Allen cWilliam J. and Sally J. Allen*Harold W. and Doran G.

Anderson* cMichael Arato* IJoan W. ArmsChristine Armstrong cDavid and Mara Arzi* cQawi and Angela N. Austin cJohn H. and Caroline Beebe*Sally C. Bell*T. William ‘48 and Janis Bigelow cJean Black* IBryce and Kathi Blair*Carolyn Blitz*Carolyn Boday*Rafael BoteyJ.A. and Deborah BouknightClinton Brown and Andrea

ZacherWallace M. and Edith Brown*Jonathan and Jacqueline BumpJoel and Gail Cairns*Robert M. ‘37 and Mary

Campbell* cSean P. ‘70 and Joan

Campbell*Michael R. and Sally J.

Candello* cVirginia Canfield* cJames P. and Betty Carpentier cRobert S. Cary ‘56*Ann L. Castagnola* cPeter M. and Christy D.

Charman* cGail P. Chase* cGreg J. ‘61 and Roberta Chase

Michael ‘46 and Juanita Choukas* I

Michael A. Choukas ‘73*Janet Cintron cWilliam C. ‘61 and Lura Clark* ILawrence P. ‘51 and Loretta

Cole*Michael J. Collard and Megan

Prior-CollardKenneth W. and Foy Cooley* cJason Cooper and Loren Cole cChris A. ‘66 and Sue Cota*Hugh P. and Carol K. Cota* cPerry P. ‘40 and Virginia Craver* cDennis and Anne F. Cross* IMr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Culkin*Dan and Mary Davis* cRichard DiMartini and

Jennifer Brorsen*Mary Meredith Dobyns*Charles and Susan Donahue* IDorothy du Pont cCharles A. Duboc*Marion S. Ducey* cBradley P. and Beverly Dunbar* ISusan ElliotKaren Engdahl cLeanne M. and Todd Erickson IJohn and Joanne Esau cRichard and Janet FabriciusDavid A. and Linda L. Fink* IGregory W. and Paula Fisher* cLinda FisherAnne K. Fitzgerald and Kevin L.

BlueWilliam Fitzgerald and Sally

Pennington* IKevin and Elizabeth Foley* IGreg and Elaine Francis*Mary S. French* IJohn L. Frost*Roger L. and Joyce Fuller* cTamara Funk* cAlice M. GagnierFranklin H. and Roberta Geist ICharles and Margaret Gibbs* cWilliam S. and Helen Gordon cJim and Colleen Grout* cRosben and Caroll Gutierrez cMaggie Haigis cWilliam H. and Leita Hamill IFrancis J. and Marilyn R.

Hamilton* cRobert E. and Martha B.

Harrington* cFanning M. Hearon III and

Christy Coyne cVirginia L. Hearon

Mary Hepburn and Ryan Ostebo*

Howard H. and Jane Holloway cKenneth and Judy Holzscheiter* IChi Chiang Hom and Chiu

Kwan* cMichael and Penny Horowitz*Peter F. and Janice V. Howe*Harry and Barbara Ives*Rob and Linda Jennings cJonathan Jesup and Mary

Chamberlin* cDavid B. and Andrea E. Johnson*Gilbert H. Jones ‘41*Natalie Jones cThomas Kenefick cRussell W. and Susan Klein* cFrancis E. Korn Jr.* cChris and Karen LangstonAmy Lanterman*Carolyn D. Lathrop cFrank and Michele Leonardo* cDavid and Charlotte Lesser cMonica Ley*Stephen and Wendy LeylandPeter T. and Marjorie Lillard cCharles F. ‘55 and Susan L.

Long*Robert L. Long and Hope

Norman* cRobert W. ‘66 and Carol Lord*Timothy J. Lord ‘69*Richard Low and Anne Almond cJames R. Lyman ‘79 cMary Jane Mackenzie* cBarbara Malatesta ICarol Martin* cKeith and Nancy MawsonMaryann McArdle* cRobert F. and Cathy L.

McKeon*Lisa Eckhardt McNealus ‘79* cCarol McNealus Jaffe cKathleen McVey and Peter GaleRuth Metcalf cElwyn D. and Nancy K. MillettDavid L. Moore ‘71 and Carol

PerleySharon MorrillWilliam G. and Margaret H.

Morton* cGeorge P. Moser Jr. ‘48*Blair T. and Holly Nance*Marvin S. Neuman*Denis T. ‘60 and April Noonan cJoseph and Pauline O’Brien cJeremiah J. and Mary O’Connor cKevin and Roberta O’Donnell

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William J. O’Grady and Cheryl A. Parker* I

Karl and Tracey Ohaus cClaire Outerbridge cSushma Palmer* IDavid and Eileen PaluszekDonald S. and Marjorie Penny cFaith L. PepeJack and Susie PetersHarvey C. ‘58 and Nancy

Peterson* cThomas and Jeanne PetzoldEdward R. Potter ‘62 cJoseph Prior* cMargaret Jane Radin cAlan P. and Diane Raines*Ellen Reed* cLawrence W. ‘61 and Sara A.

Rice* cDavid ‘65 and Judith L.

Robinson* IStuart B. ‘45 and Margaret

Robinson* cEdward J. and Leslie A. Roe cMartin and Carol RogersJohn M. and Martha Ross* IArthur and Edith Roth*Jeffrey and Carolyn Salzman*Thomas A. and Catherine

Savoca cFalko A. and Lorna Schilling cDonald B. ‘55 and Margaret

Scholl* IRobert P. ‘50 and Carolyn

Scholl cJohn and Molly Scott cHilary Simpson* IRonald J. and Patricia Stempien*Pamela D. Strain cSpencer and Linda Struble*Robert Taft ‘48* cMr. and Mrs. Richard J. Talbot*Deborah Tolaro*David L. Torrey ‘49*William and Deborah Torrey cWilliam C. and Kristen A.

Tyson* cElizabeth Van de Water* cWheaton C. Vaughan cJames and Carroll Veltrop cJoe and Kathy Vogt cCarl J. Wallin and

Cornelia Wallin* cRichard B. ‘48 and Barbara

Washburn cPriscilla Watson* c

Richard P. and Donna M. Weber* c

Barbara Widdoes* cLawrence B. and Connie

Woolson* cRichard and Carolyn Ziegler*Eduard and Elizabeth

Zimmermann c

Friends of the AcademySteven W. August*Diane Barlow cLawrence Biondo cDavid Briggs cCatherine Caron* cLindsay A. Eddy*James A. Gundy III and

Kim Gundy cStephen Hardy*HeitsoMark S. Herko*Theodore and Nancy KovaleffElsa M. Luker* IJoshua MarksDavid I. Newton*John S. PetersJo T. Ryan* cLaurence B. Titman cCarol A. Whitcomb cMary J. K. Williams*

Businesses, Corporations, and FoundationsAetna FoundationBank of America /

Merrill Lynch* IContainer Manufacturing Inc. cDaniel E. Ford Fund*DeMartini Family Foundation*Diversified Communications cExxonMobil Foundation Inc.Joseph T. and Helen M.

Simpson Foundation ILaird Norton Company, LLC IMakena Capital Management cNorthwestern Mutual Life

FoundationOracle Corporation Matching

Gift Program cRBC Wealth Management c



Richard and Barbara Whitcomb Foundation*

Spirited ThreadsStevenson Brown Porter FundTargetThe Charles E. Harwood Trust*Wells Fargo Foundation

Educational Matching Gift Program

XL Global Services Inc.

Gifts Made in RecognitionIn Memory of Angus Black ‘41, John Lucy, H. Edmund “Beano” Tripp, Warren Chivers, and In Honor of Mike Choukas ‘46John H. Anderson II ‘61

In Memory of Carl StaplesFrederik J. Ranney ‘47

In Memory of Carroll KinneyMary J. K. Williams

In Memory of Cedric Sherrer ‘49Susan Sherrer

In Memory of Charles Luker IIIElsa M. Luker

In Honor of Chip’s BirthdayCarol A. Whitcomb

In Honor of Chris DavidsonLawrence Biondo

In Honor of Christopher Lehmann ‘16Bruch Lehmann

In Memory of David E. Canfield ‘53Virginia Canfield

In Memory of Douglas Pierce ‘42 & Charles Street ‘43Hugh Garvin Jr. ‘42

In Memory of Douglas SeelyeJohn D. Seelye ‘49

In Memory of Ed Jones ‘51Natalie Jones

In Memory of Edward R. Cheney ‘44George D. Cheney ‘48

In Memory of Edwin HubbardAnonymous

In Memory of Elizabeth C. MorrisLesley Allen

In Memory of George Boday ‘51Robert B. Anderson ‘51Carolyn BodayFrederic H. Nichols ‘56

In Memory of George French ‘41Mary S. French

In Honor of Ginger Low ‘08Richard Low and Anne Almond

In Memory of Glenn Reed ‘38Ellen Reed

In Honor of Jim Frey ‘66 and Bob HarringtonRossi W. Turner ‘76

In Honor of Johanna SchneiderDiane Barlow

In Memory of John LucyAlan B. Gould ‘51

In Memory of Ken WatsonPriscilla Watson

In Memory of Laurence W. Titman ‘31Jo T. RyanLawrence B. Titman

In Memory of Mark WeiFoster R. McKeon ‘81

In Memory of Michael Arato ‘09Michael Arato

In Memory of Millard BosworthRichard E. Parker ‘55


In Memory of Nick Grout ‘03Robert A. and Patricia BarrMark Curran and

Margaret StraubCorey Grout ‘00Jim and Colleen GroutVictoria Howell-SylvesterJames and Carolyn Olivier

In Memory of Penny HorowitzDonald G. McInnes ‘59

In Memory of Robert Briggs ‘41 and Eleanor BriggsDavid Briggs

In Memory of Robert Ley ‘50Monica Ley

In Memory of Robie Mark Palmer ‘59Sushma Palmer

In Honor of Roger Fitzgerald, English Teacher, 1964Townsend W. Hoopes III ‘64

In Memory of Russell Cary ‘50Robert S. Cary ‘56

In Memory of Ryan OsteboDavid B. and Andrea E. Johnson

Giving by Funds – Restricted GiftsPARENTS’ ASSOCIATION AUCTION OCTOBER 2014Frank Acello Jr.Jun An and Chunrong LiRichard B. AndersonChristine ArmigerLaura and Joe BatesJesse Bell and Angie McCrayAndrew and Mary Lou BelottiBrian and Susan BenninghoffAlla BermanCraig and Corrine BogovichSean BrennanWendy BrennanDavid and Melinda BrodskyAlbert and Anne BurgunderThomas and Christine BurkeThomas and Jeanne CapasseRobert and Elisabeth ConerlyCasey K. ‘89 and Jennifer CotaNicolas Creighton and

Marie-France DuranceauScott and Christine Curtis

Steve CutlerNoel and Kathy DaltonChristopher and Aurelia

Davidson John ‘77 and Jennifer DensmoreNicholas and Bernadetta DiLisiElisabeth DimickSteven D’OrazioSara and John B. Dunbar ‘91Joseph ‘79 and Carole EchanisLindsay A. EddyRobert and Sarah EdwardsDennis and Pamela GallagherGlenn and Penny GendronBradford T. and Eva F. GreeneKim and James A. Gundy III Fanning M. Hearon III and

Christy CoyneJason and Shayne HillJulie and David HoganJames and Kelly T. HoodWilliam HoserRobert and Lynne HubbardChristopher and Lesley HustonMark and Mary IamonacoDavid and Elisabeth IvesBasilio and Lauri KalpakianSteven E. Karol ‘72John KellyRobert and Susan KennedyGurudharm Khalsa and

Catherine O’CallaghanAmy Kogut and Martha GardnerPeter and Ann LambertusMelissa LamkinAmy LantermanRobert LeeTracey LeeBruch LehmannChunrong Li and Jun AnWang LiMoss and Elizabeth LinderBill MackLeslie MackKenneth Marin and

Cynthia WyattChris MarksKathleen MathesenRussell Mayer and

Lisa D’AmbrosioMaryann McArdleJoseph and Stephanie McDonaldJonathan and Jill McFaddenLisa Eckhardt McNealus ‘79Letitia F. MilevskiyReed and Karen MillerClaire MinnerlyPhilip and Sheenah Mische

Sharon MorrillGayle MorriseyAnn E. MuseFrancois Nadeau and

Annie FortinJason and Meghan NeumeisterRobert J. NicolJoseph and Lisa NimeyScott and Karen NovakShane P. and Elizabeth O’KeefeNed and Liz Olmsted*Lisa OstroverDavid and Eileen PaluszekLeonard and Eileen PattisonSandra Peterson and

Hans KrikavaSheila and John PinkneyRichard and Marjorie RayJoseph and Patricia ReggioMichael and Elizabeth ReismanDelice RobersonJeff RobinovAndrew RussoVincent and Jody RyderKen and Emily SandbergSteven and Sherri SavadJohanna SchneiderDennis and Christine ScobyJeff and Jodie SemelRichard SenerchiaMark W. Smith ‘87Alexei Sotskov and

Victoria VinidiktoraLauren SteinerLeonard SteinerKevin Stokes and

Lisa DiMichele-StokesJared and Lisa StolperTimothy and Karin StricklandGabriel T. and Syarifa SwastonoJulia TadlockElinor TappeDavid and Lisa TherrienRobert Thibault and

Hannah ParkerDarryl Thompson and

Suzette RecinosVincent and Claire TomasiPatrick Tremblay and Anna CocjaSergio VilarinoJames T. Vlachos ‘75 and

Sarah V. MurphyJohn and Lisa VogtDoris WalkerBruce and Steffi WeinsteinLarry and Dianna WilsonRowan Wilson and Grace E.

Wagner Wilson

Stuart and Laura WilsonAndrew and Melissa WingBrian Wood and Darlene WalshJohn G. YoungE&R Laundry Service

The Harrington ClassicAUGUST 2014 PLAYERSDonald L. Adams ‘57David ArziJordan Arzi ‘12Sean BrennanSean P. Campbell ‘70Mark CandonMichael A. Choukas ‘73Michael Choukas Jr. ‘46Nate ChoukasPhin ChoukasKirk ComstockCasey K. Cota ‘89Paul CoteChristopher DavidsonRonald DeLongeJon EdwardsBob FergusonDavid A. FinkJesse FriedmanPeter FriedmanSeth GabarroMatt GalanesJoe GoodhueAileenka Hardesty ‘14Robert E. HarringtonDavid Hodgson ‘89David C. Johnson ‘76Pat JohnsonChris Lutgens ‘04Eli C. McArdle ‘96Todd M. McDonagh ‘82Michael McLaughlinAndrew MillikinDavid L. Moore ‘71Inessa S. MuseRobert Outtrim III ‘03George Palanjian ‘03Alex PoppDavid E. Robinson ‘77Ronald J. Rosko ‘94Wesley A. Roussel ‘82Mark W. Smith ‘87Andrew C. Ward ‘93

AUGUST 2014 SPONSORSDonald L. Adams ‘57David A. Fink

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Peter J. Flatow ‘62Andrew V. Griswold ‘82Emily D. Haggerty ‘02Robert E. HarringtonDavid Holton ‘68Donn Hutchins ‘67David C. Johnson ‘76Steven E. Karol ‘72Michael McLaughlinMarvin S. NeumanRobert Outtrim III ‘03Wesley A. Roussel ‘82Paul W. Slosberg ‘59Mark Smith ‘87Andrew Ward ‘93Cota & Cota OilCrumpin FoxDurand Toyota/FordGolf and Ski WarehouseHarpoon BreweryHooper GolfJ + W Auto RepairsLogoLocOkemo MountainRobert HarringtonSysco Food ServicesTD BankTyler, Simms & St. Sauveur, PC

JUNE 2015 PLAYERSDonald L. Adams ‘57Kirk BlanchardCarolyn BodaySean BrennanSean P. Campbell ‘70Mark CandonGreg J. Chase ‘61Sarah L. Chase ‘94Philip CoonleyCasey K. Cota ‘89Matt Cota ‘92Monty CurtisDonald CymborJohn DaleMark Di CosimoBob DumaisHeather DumaisTom FreundJamison R. Gagnier ‘90Matt GalanesWhitney A. Gay ‘67John Goodell

Joseph GoodhueRobert E. HarringtonJames Harris ‘06David Hodgson ‘89David N. Holland ‘70David B. Holton ‘68Will JandlZachary J. Jandl ‘06John H. Johnson ‘72John JohnstonCharles W. Jones ‘83Warner E. Jones ‘84William A. Jones ‘85Shawn E. Keniston ‘84Robert L. LongEli C. McArdle ‘96Collin McKenzie ‘12James McKenzieMichael McLaughlinAndrew MillikinJames MooneyEllen MullenixMark MurphyTodd NebraskaBob OuttrimMary OuttrimRobert Outtrim III ‘03Alex PoppAlexander Popp Sr.Ronald J. Rosko ‘94Matt SaburnTimothy J. SaburnVincent Schuck ‘94Paul W. Slosberg ‘59John ThompsonAndrew C. Ward ‘93Mark WeissThomas Whittington

JUNE 2015 SPONSORSDonald L. Adams ‘57Carolyn BodayMichael A. Choukas ‘73Mark Culkin ‘84Jamison R. Gagnier ‘90Whitney A. Gay ‘67David B. Holton ‘68John H. Johnson ‘72The Jones FamilySteven Karol ‘72The Lincoln-Chase FamilyThe Lyman Family



Marvin S. NeumanDavid Robinson ‘68Andrew C. Ward ‘93Anthony’s Food ShopApple Hill Golf ClubBellows Falls Country ClubBethel InnBlack River ProduceBread Loaf CorporationBreakfast Hill Country ClubCostume Ladies, LLCCota & Cota OilCrystal EngineeringDurand AutomotiveFundraise.comGolf PrideGolf & Ski WarehouseKhao Sarn CuisineHarpoon BreweryLogoLocMaine Coast Shellfish LLCOkemo MountainRed Hook BrewerySagamore Golf ClubSeacoast VolkswagonSPC Marcom StudioStow Acres Country ClubStuart and John’s Pancake HouseTD BankThe LedgesThe Links at OutlookThe OaksVector OncologyWinsor HouseYork River Landing

Endowment GiftsTHE A. REED HAYES ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENTMichael A. Choukas ‘73

THE BOB ‘39 AND BETH CAMPBELL FUNDJulia and Charles CampbellMichael S. Campbell ‘68Robert M. ‘37 and Mary

CampbellSarah L. Campbell ‘80Sean P. ‘70 and Joan Campbell

THE EDWARD R. CHENEY ‘44 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDGeorge D. Cheney ‘48

THE GEORGE BODAY ‘51 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRobert B. Anderson ‘51Carolyn BodayFrederic H. Nichols ‘56

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTSDonald McInnes ‘59Delice Roberson

THE KURN HATTIN CHRISTMAS PARTYThe Colin Spence

Charitable Trust

THE MAY CAMP AND WEBSTER U. WALKER JR. FUNDRobert B. Anderson ‘51

THE MICHAEL JOSEPH ARATO ‘09 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDMichael Arato

THE NICHOLAS GROUT ‘03 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRobert A. BarrMark Curran and

Margaret StraubColleen Grout ‘00Jim and Colleen GroutVictoria Howell-SylvesterJames and Carolyn Olivier

THE PETER E. AND ELIZABETH BLAISDELL VAN DE WATER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDElizabeth Van de Water

THE ROBERT L. LONG HEADMASTER’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDTim and Tish Saburn

SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR THE FISCAL YEARAnonymousPhyllis Brill

Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of these lists. If you find an error, please contact the Advancement Office at 802-869-6223.


George I. Alden Scholarship Fund – Established in 1990 by the George I. Alden Trust, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Michael Joseph Arato ’09 Scholarship Fund – Established in 2007 in memory of Michael Arato ‘09, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students, with a preference for snowboarders who demonstrate high promise for success.

Dr. Azel P. Barney ’14 Scholarship Fund – Established in 1964 through the estate of Dr. Azel P. Barney ’14, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Herbert F. Barry 1895 Fund – Established in 1971 through the will of Herbert F. Barry ’95, this fund supports the activities of the Vermont Academy Alumni Association and the school’s general operations.

George Boday Jr. ’51 Scholarship Fund – Established in 2000 by the family and friends of George Boday ’51, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Edward C. ’22 and Arthur W. ’14 Bower Scholarship Fund – Established in 1997 through a bequest from Edward C. Bower ’22, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Bob ’37 and Beth Campbell Endowment Fund – Established in 2006 by Robert M. Campbell ’37, this fund supports Vermont Academy’s visual arts program and an annual lecture series.

Edward R. Cheney ’44 Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in 1976 in memory of Edward R. Cheney ’44 (husband of Sally Leavitt Bell), this fund provides scholarship support to qualified students with high academic promise.

Class of 1942 Endowment Fund – Established in 1992 by Vermont Academy’s Class of 1942 in recognition of their 50th reunion, this fund supports professional growth opportunities for VA’s faculty and staff.

Class of 1956 Endowment Fund – Established in 2000 through a bequest from J. Michael Harding ’56 in honor of Vermont Academy’s Class of 1956, this fund supports the school’s general operations.

Susan Norton Coleman Scholarship Fund – Established in 2001, this fund provides scholarship support to qualified students with a preference to those from the southwestern United States or to Native American students.

Laura Soule Crane ’29 Scholarship Fund – Established in 1999 through a bequest from Laura Soule Crane ’29, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Alfred Dixon ’30 Family Scholarship Fund – Established in 1985 by Dr. and Mrs. Alfred B. Dixon in honor of their family’s tradition of enrollment at Vermont Academy (Dr. Alfred B. Dixon ’30, Alfred

Dixon ’61, John Dixon ’62, and John S. Dixon ’90), this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Barbara Duboc Scholarship Fund – Established in 2009 by Charles A. Duboc to honor Elizabeth Duboc’s ’01 grandmother Barbara, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

E.E. Ford Foundation Faculty Development Fund – Established in 1989 by the Edward E. Ford Foundation, this fund supports professional growth opportunities for VA’s faculty and staff.

Paul W. Glynn ’11 Scholarship Fund – Established in 1987 by the Glynn estate, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Nicholas M. Grout ’03 Scholarship Fund – Established in 2007 in loving memory of Nick Grout ’03, by his friends and family, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified day students.

Hayes Environmental and Outdoor Fund – Established in 1994 by A. Reed Hayes III ’64, this fund supports environmental and/or outdoor activities as decided by the Head of School.

Henry Hom Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in 2000 by Chi Chiang and Chiu Hom in memory of their son Henry, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified day students who possess good character and high promise for success.

Japha Family Scholarship Fund – Established in 2001 by Dan, Barb, and Yael ’01 Japha, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified returning students who are positive role models and show a commitment to the Vermont Academy community.

Steven E. Karol ’72 Scholarship Fund – Established in 1995 by Steve Karol ’72, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Peter Klein ’97 Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in 2001 in honor of Peter’s indomitable spirit, inquisitive mind, keen sense of humor, and devotion to the best interest of Vermont Academy, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students who possess good character and high promise for success.

Leavitt House Maintenance Fund – Established in 1982 by Laurence and Dorothy Leavitt, this fund supports the maintenance requirements of Leavitt House, the headmaster’s residence.

Dorothy Hall Leavitt Scholarship Fund – Established in 1994 by Laurence G. Leavitt and the Vermont Academy Board of Trustees, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Robert L. Long Headmaster’s Discretionary Fund – Established in 1992 by Bruce Foerster, this fund provides discretionary support for the headmaster.

Endowed Funds The Vermont Academy Endowment is made up of more than 50 individual funds, most of which are designated to provide perpetual financial support for scholarships, faculty, academic programs, and other endowed programs. Those who have provided gifts to the endowment of Vermont Academy form a strong foundation for our future and are forever a part of the Academy’s history. The following individual endowments represent the legacy of benevolent donors who’ve invested in the long-term growth of Vermont Academy as of June 30, 2015.

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Charles R. Luker ’49 Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in 1985 upon the death of Charles R. Luker III ’49, then president of the Vermont Academy Board of Trustees, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified minority students.

McCord Family Scholarship Fund – Established in 2004 by John McCord ’63 and his parents, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Mooney Family Scholarship Fund – Established in 2009 in recognition of Jim and Tamra Mooney’s loyalty and commitment to Vermont Academy during their 16 years leading the school, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Susan Johnson Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in 1991 by the family of Susan Johnson Murphy (mother of Jennifer Caulfield ’88), this fund provides scholarship support for qualified female boarding students.

William J. Newman Scholarship Fund – Established in 2007 by Margaret, John, John Jr., Billy ’93 and Allison ’95 Lanzetta in honor of Bill Newman’s 20 years of service to Vermont Academy, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Nutting Family Endowed Scholarship Fund – Established in 1999 by Edward W. Nutting in honor of his father, William E. Nutting 1898, and the many descendants of Abraham Nutting, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students who displays academic potential, determination, and good character.

Samuel B. Pettengill ’04 Scholarship Fund – Established in 1992 through the estate of Samuel B. Pettengill 1904 and Helen M. Pettengill, this fund provides college scholarship support for qualified VA seniors from Vermont middle-income families.

Reader’s Digest Endowed Scholarship Fund – Established in 1974, this fund provides partial scholarship support for qualified students from middle-income families after they have completed one year at Vermont Academy.

Thomas O. Richardson ’59 Scholarship Fund – Established in 1989 by Thomas O. Richardson ’59, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

David Robinson III Scholarship Fund – Established in 1995 by the family and friends of David Robinson III and from his estate, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Anna A. Russell 1896 Scholarship Fund – Established in 2010 through the bequest of Marianna P. Burke in honor of Anna A. Russell 1896, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students who are Vermont residents.

Robert Hargest Scholl and Katherine Parker Scholl Scholarship Fund – Established in 1991 by Robert and Katherine Scholl (parents of Bob ’50 and Don ’55 and grandparents of Jeff ’76, Greg ’78, Jon ’81, and Randy ’84), this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Sheehan Family Scholarship Fund – Established in 2005 by John L. Sheehan ’57, his family, and friends in memory of his mother, Blanche Osgood Sheehan ’34, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students from Rockingham, VT.

H. Wayne Smith ’67 Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in 1985 by Claribel Morris Smith ’30 and Dr. H. Wayne Smith in memory of their son, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students whose potential for academic and social achievement at VA and in later life is deemed noteworthy.

William J. Stanton ’31 Fund – Established in 2007 through the estate of Bill Stanton ’31, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

Theodore Karl Tischler Scholarship Fund – Established in 2001 by David L. White ’52 OBE, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified VA seniors who excel in music or theater, the two fields Ted Tischler brought to life at Vermont Academy.

H. Edmund and Mary E. Tripp Scholarship Fund – Established in 1995 through the estates of Edmund “Beano” Tripp and his sister Mary Tripp, and through gifts by Herbert S. Ellis ’53 and many friends, in honor of Beano’s 35 years of service to Vermont Academy, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified student athletes.

Lou Gilbert Utley 1895 Fund – Established in 1969 through the estate of Lou Gilbert Utley 1895, this fund provides support for general operating expenses.

Peter E. and Elizabeth Blaisdell Van de Water Scholarship Fund – Established in 1985 by more than 300 of the Van de Waters’ friends and associates at St. Lawrence University in honor of their 22 years of service to that institution, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students.

May Camp and Webster U. Walker Fund – Established in 2005 by Webster U. Walker Jr. ’51, this fund provides discretionary funds to be used for unanticipated personal needs of the employees and retirees of Vermont Academy.

George Werntz Scholarship Fund – Established in 1999 by Laurence G. Leavitt to honor his friend and long-time VA trustee, George Werntz, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students with a preference to support students of Native American descent.

Winston-Gooding Scholarship Fund – Established in 1991 by John ’41 and Ethel Gooding in honor of their parents, this fund provides scholarship support for qualified students who possess academic potential, determination, good character, and a genuine love of athletics and the outdoors.

Endowed Funds in FormationDonald T. Brodine Memorial Fund

Brown Family Fund

Warren and Jean Chivers Scholarship Fund

Class of 1955 Faculty Fund

Class of 1991 Scholarship Fund

Clement/Doughty Family Scholarship Fund

Michael Choukas Jr. ’46 Scholarship Fund

Dwight Cowan ’54 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Frank C. Evans ’06 Memorial Fund

George T. Leoniak ’96 Fund

William S. Luring Support Staff Award Fund

Robert R. and Margaret S. West Memorial Library Fund


CLASS NOTES

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40 Class Volunteer: J. Whitney Brown 53 Conanicus Avenue, Apt. 2G, Jamestown, RI 02835, [email protected]

CLASS OF 1941

Our 75th Reunion is September 23–25, 2016 Mark your calendar now!

42 Class Volunteer: George Bentley 180 Main Street, Apt. B106, Walpole, MA 02081, [email protected]

43 Class Volunteers: Richard Leary, PO Box 518, New London, NH 03257; Duke Powell Jr., 6 Grandview Dr., Ridgefield, CT 06877, [email protected]

45 Class Volunteer: Franklin Pierce Jackson 120 Indian Trail, Scituate, MA 02066, [email protected]

CLASS OF 1946


47 Class Volunteer: William Reoch PO Box 1184, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, [email protected]

48 Class Volunteer: Robert Taft 50 Timberpond Dr., Apt. 3301, Peterborough, NH 03458, [email protected]

Rayner Weir ’48 wrote: “Hello, all! I have moved and wanted to update my address for my classmates: 7035 Marching Duck Drive, E305, Charlotte, NC 28210.”

50 Class Volunteer: Robert Scholl 470 Park Road Extension, Middlebury, CT 06762, [email protected]

51Class Volunteer: Robert Anderson 345 Westbrook Road, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920, [email protected]

Andre Orlowski ’52 wrote: “My wife, Tatiana, and I moved south to enjoy more sun and blue skies than in Paris. We love it. I still preside over l’Oeuvre de Saint Casimir, a Franco-Polish charity foundation based in Paris that was created in the 1840s to aid Polish refugees fleeing the various unsuccessful insurrections against Russian occupation. And it never stopped with the two World Wars as well as the Communists’ domination until 1989! For my work during the past 20 years, M. Komorowski, president of Poland, honored me by decorating me as a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. In the meantime, we visited Vienna, Austria, last month to commemorate the Congress of Vienna held 200 years ago and the contribution made by my ancestor, Charles Maurice de Talleyrand Périgord, to save France from total dismantlement following Napoleon’s utter defeat.”

CLASS OF 1951


54 Class Volunteer: Donald Megathlin 925 Main Street, PO Box 125, Cotuit, MA 02635, [email protected]

55 Class Volunteers: Donald Scholl, 895 Copes Lane, West Chester, PA 19380, [email protected]; W. Eugene Hays, 104 Cortland Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789, [email protected]

Waldo Hart wrote: “Hi to all VA’ers, especially the Class of 1955. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend our 60th. My very best wishes to all.”

56 Class Volunteers: Peter Hickey, 37153 South Desert Sun Drive, Saddlebrook, AZ 85739, [email protected]; Frederic Nichols, 23500 Cristo Rey Drive, Unit 302D, Cupertino, CA 95014, [email protected]

CLASS OF 1956


58 Class Volunteers: Leslie Lewis, 125 River Birch Land, Dalton, MA 01226, [email protected], [email protected]; Robert Luke, 77 Hillside Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932, [email protected]

59 Class Volunteer: Donald McInnes, PO Box 844, 597 West Falmouth Hwy., Cottage 5, West Falmouth, MA 02574, [email protected]

60 Class Volunteers: George Yeomans, PO Box 33, 106 Masquesatch Road, Westport Point, MA 02791, [email protected]; Penn Lardner, 20705 Meadow Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476, richardlardner@ sbcglobal.net; Dan Brown, 13 Foxborough Drive, Gilford, NH 03249, [email protected]; Ronald Stewart, 919 Maumee Avenue, Mansfield, OH 44906, [email protected]

Dan Brown wrote: “I continue to make the most of the outdoor opportunities afforded by the setting surrounding Carolyn and I here in Gilford, NH, where the weather has really played to our interests. A short trip to Berkeley, CA, in June for a wedding and some hiking was followed by some excellent sailing and hiking here and in Downeast Maine. In mid-August, we journeyed to the Arctic for two weeks of cruising, hiking, and exploring, starting in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, an island in the archipelago of Svalbard belonging to Norway.

CL ASS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:41 | 44 | 46 | 49 | 52 | 53 | 57

NEVER GIVE UPI picked up this mantra from Austin Nichols, my French teacher and track coach:

“There is more than one way to win a race.”— ANDY MACKECHNIE ’57


From there, we continued on to the east coast of Greenland, where we explored the largest fjord system in the world, Scoresby Sund. This region had an abundance of sea ice, icebergs, and glaciers. We were able to spend a day in Ittoggortoormiit, the only village (population 550) on the east coast. We were just the second ship to make it through the ice in 2015. During the trip, we saw polar bears, reindeer, musk ox, walruses, seals, whales, dolphins, and over 40 different species of birds. Winds reaching over 50 knots made for some rolling seas and fewer people in the dining area. For the duration of our trip, we were above the Arctic Circle and came to about 500 miles from the North Pole.

At the end of September, I joined seven VA classmates in Saxtons River to celebrate our 55th reunion. This provided three days of real pleasure and enjoyment for us and our spouses as acquaintances were renewed and fond memories recalled. All in all, a great reunion weekend.”

Bob Seeley wrote: “I brought the trumpet on our trip to Spain and sat in with a piano/singer duo at an outdoor restaurant on the Malaga waterfront. Turned out, the piano player was primarily a trumpet guy and was excellent. Singer was from Cuba.”

61 Class Volunteer: John Anderson 304 Murphree Street, Troy, AL 36081, [email protected]

CLASS OF 1961


62 Class Volunteers: Peter Flatow, 3 Thomas Road, Westport, CT 06880, [email protected]; Richard Weeks, 4242 N. 119 St., Lafayette, CO 80026, [email protected]

64 Class Volunteer: Townsend Hoopes 96698 Arrigo Boulevard, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, [email protected]

Toby Hoopes ’64, Rob Lord ’66, Sean Brennan, Head of School, Steve Perelman ’64 and Rick Janis ’66

Head of School in Vero Beach, March 2015

SOLVE BOTH SIDESAt VA, my possessions were marked with my initials, “dtn3,” and became the peer identity “Cube.” In the early months, I heard “Cube” as a put-down. The most engraved lesson from Beano Tripp’s math class was, “Solve both sides of the equation.” Running cross

country as the seventh man instilled the incentive to live Angus Black’s coaching mantra, “Run your own race. Improve on your last race.” Together, I discovered the character skills to solve both sides of life’s equations. “Cube” became an exponent of confidence, energy,

and affirmation for the contribution I made to the team, class, and community.— DENIS NOONAN ’60

Toby Hoopes wrote: “Several of us who attended our 50th reunion in 2014 are organizing a warm weather getaway next spring, and invite all 1964 classmates to join us for more reminiscing and fun in the Florida sun. When: March 17–20, 2016; where: West Palm Beach area, including Palm Beach, Delray Beach, and Jupiter. Bring your wife, girlfriend, significant other, or the whole family! The Palm Beaches are just an hour from Miami, two hours from Florida’s west coast, and three hours from all of the attractions in Orlando. Play on the pristine beaches along the Atlantic Ocean; surf, kayak, water ski, and sightsee; golf on PGA-caliber courses; take in an MLB spring training game; shop and dine on fantastic seafood; and so much more. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us. For additional information, contact Toby Hoopes ([email protected]), Dave Koepf ([email protected]), or Steve Perelman ([email protected]).”

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65 Class Volunteers: Craig Baab, 637 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, AL 36106, [email protected]; Augustus Clement, 4815 Rushford Plain, Colorado Springs, CO 80923, [email protected]

Larry Power wrote: “The Chane Gang performed our 16th reunion show this past June. John Capron ’63, John Chane ’63, and I are still doing it after 52 years!”

66Class Volunteer: Richard Janis 1739 Maybank Highway, B8-337, Charleston, SC 29412, [email protected]

CLASS OF 1966


67 Class Volunteer: Richard Moulton PO Box 97, 109 Moulton Drive, Huntington, VT 05462, [email protected]

68 Class Volunteer: Richard Sacknoff 24 Buckman Drive, Lexington, MA 02421, [email protected]

69 Class Volunteers: John Hoder, 95 Riverscape Lane, Tiverton, RI 02878, [email protected]; Mark Russell, 8 Sweet Fern Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, [email protected]

70 Class Volunteers: Bernard Hoyes, PO Box 961, Palm Springs, CA 92263, [email protected]; Richard Patterson, 5 Nibang Ave., Old Saybrook, CT 06475, [email protected]

71Class Volunteers: Stanley Wilkinson, 227 Whetstone Road, Harwinton, CT 06791, [email protected]; Thomas Hinman, 50 Baston Road, North Yarmouth, ME 04097, [email protected]

CLASS OF 1971


72 John Johnson wrote: “I am a practicing optometrist with three grown children and two granddaughters. Still enjoying golf and life in a small Vermont community.”

73 Class Volunteers: John Brucato, 12 Whip O Will Lane, Milford, MA 01757, [email protected]; Charles Gunn, 107 Emery Hill Rd., Henniker, NH 03242, [email protected]

74 Class Volunteer: William Reid 394 Walnut Street, Putnam, CT 06260, [email protected]

76 Class Volunteers: Daniel Quartin, 108 Carriage Hill Drive, Newington, CT 06111, [email protected]; James Bamman, 2 Reeves Avenue, Guilford, CT 06437, [email protected]

CLASS OF 1976


77 Class Volunteer: Sean Bersell 1213 N. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, CA 91207, [email protected]

78 Class Volunteer: Emily Colson 1619 Boros Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28303, [email protected]

79 Class Volunteers: Peter Hamilton, 16 Audubon Park, Lynn, MA 01902, [email protected]; Jane Ogden, PO Box 85, Middlebury, VT 05753, [email protected]; Diane Wilder, 807 Aubrey Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003, [email protected], 610-896-1209

Diane Wilder wrote: “We have about 40 members of the class who have email. For those who don’t, we’ll be reaching out via phone and snail mail in the next few months to gather class news for future editions of the magazine.”

80 Class Volunteers: Lawrence Echanis, 45 South Main St., Selbyville, DE 19975, [email protected]; Karen Galloway, 885 County Road, Walpole, NH 03608; G. Ewing Buta, 141 Oak Tree Drive, Canfield, OH 44406, [email protected]

81 Class Volunteers: Foster McKeon, 10 Old Orchard Road, Easton, CT 06612, [email protected]; Kathryn Carver, 75 Nice Way, Colchester, VT 05446, [email protected]

CLASS OF 1981


82 Class Volunteer: Thomas Oxholm 1079 Firetower Road, Colora, MD 21917, [email protected]

83 Class Volunteers: Scott McKeon, 6 Cornwall Cir., Wayne, PA 19807, [email protected]; Daniel Dougherty, 22 Shattuck Street, Natick, MA 01760, [email protected]; Keith Canning, 126 Hersey Street, Portland, ME 04103, [email protected], Dora Sudarsky, 2 Bay Court, South Burlington, VT 05403, [email protected], Adam Tschorn, 6310 Maryland Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048, [email protected]

CAN-DO ATTITUDEMr. Leavitt would often say, “We can measure a boy’s IQ, but we can’t measure his ‘I will!’

It was at VA where I developed my ‘I will.’”— GLENN A. BAXTER, P.E. ’61

CL ASS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 63 | 72 | 75 | 86


84 Class Volunteer: Mark Culkin 823 Tequesta Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417, [email protected]

Jeremy Clarke wrote: “Hey, all! Hope you are well. I was a short timer but still have fond memories and am grateful for the lessons I learned at VA. Have been the head men’s lacrosse coach here at Limestone College in SC for five years now. Have had a great run so far. Our team won the 2014 and 2015 National Championships (DII). Here is a picture from the 2015 postgame at Franklin Financial Field with my family and I.”

(left to right) Jessica, Lisa, Jack, J.B., Samantha.

Mark Culkin wrote: “I sailed in the 38th George Moffett on Magic Time, a 30-foot Vineyard Vixen. Forty boats entered in two divisions. Thirty-five boats started, and twenty-four finished the race held on the Vineyard Sound off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. After a successful start for the 10.9-nautical mile race, many boats found themselves floundering in the no-air situation. Eventually the wind did pick up and Magic Time came in 15th.”

85 Class Volunteers: Christopher Stevens, 92 Bullard Street, Holden, MA 01520, [email protected]; C. Charles Schafer, 41 Larchwood Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764; Andrew Bigelow, 1002 W. Altgeld Street, Chicago, IL 60614, [email protected]

Andrew Bigelow wrote: “Twenty years teaching and still loving it! Brian and I live in Chicago with our two grown boys (Malik, age 19, and Fernelis, age 18).”

John Hooton wrote: “I have moved back to Nashville, TN, after having spent the last nine years in Suzhou and Shanghai, China. I had a factory in China, which made the coated base paper for masking tape. Currently I own an import/export company and am a real estate broker. I have a 16-year-old daughter who also lives in Nashville.”

Maggie McCormick wrote: “I moved to the Denver metro area in June 2013 to be closer to my brother and nieces. I volunteer with Conservation Colorado on their Rebel with a Cause gala and Save the Ales events. I’m also active in bicycle advocacy through Bicycle Colorado. I work full-time for the Nathan Yip Foundation; our mission is to provide access to education for impoverished students in Colorado and around the world. I’ve caught up with fellow alum Brian Scott who’s in Colorado Springs and keep missing Mark Gebhardt.”

Geoffrey Noyes wrote: “After moving from Saxtons River in 1985, I spent about four years in the Boston area and then moved to Marblehead, where I now live with my most adorable wife, Beth, of 22 years and our three absolutely perfect children: Ashley, 21, Bradley, 19, and Christopher, 17. I have been employed since college running the family office for a North Shore family. Life’s been good. Hey, the Restrictions! Remember that one, Joe Walsh? Come on Class of ’85, throw in your two cents! Cheers.”

Charles Schafer wrote: “After VA, I went to Hartwick College, then the Institute of Audio Research in NYC. I started a recording studio in the basement of my house in West Long Branch, NJ. I still perform with all sorts of bands and travel all over playing music. I’m currently playing in a band called Hot Blood; you can find a recent video on YouTube, but the Restrictions was one of my first band experiences. Life can be a roller coaster, and I’m usually in the first car.”

Susan Tschorn wrote: “Hello! I am living in South Burlington, VT, with my husband, two sons, and daughter. They are 18, 14, and 9. I am a nurse educator at the University of Vermont Medical Center. In the past few years, I have started running half marathons. I hope to make it to the 30th reunion!”

CLASS OF 1986


87 Class Volunteers: Michelle Wells, 232 West 74th Street, #3B, New York, NY 10023, [email protected]; Billi McCullough, 5460 S. Jasmine Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, [email protected]

John DaGrosa wrote: “After graduating from VA, I went to Ithaca College and graduated with a degree in business management in 1991. I moved back to south Florida and started working in construction management. Married in 2002, I have two girls: Abby, 9, and Lily, 6. I’ve been with Hodgen Construction for 19 years, currently as vice president, specializing in the construction of automotive facilities.”

88 Class Volunteer: Charmion Handy PO Box 439, Hartley Hill Rd., Saxtons River, VT 05154, [email protected]

89 Class Volunteer: John Kemper 143 Beattie Road, South Londonderry, VT 05155, [email protected]

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David Hodgson wrote: “VA alumni Andy Peters ’98, Evan Duggan ’99, and Brian Patten ’99 enjoyed a round of golf with Dave Hodgson ’89 at Hooper Golf Club in Walpole, NH, on September 11.”

90 Class Volunteers: Ann Jones, 21 Maple Street, Woodstock, VT 05091, [email protected]; Lee Ryder, 2361 S. Columbine Street, Denver, CO 80210, [email protected]; Jamison Gagnier, 37 Peterson Rd., Duxbury, MA 02332, [email protected]; Mary Dean, 2 Hanson Road, Canton, CT 06019, [email protected]

91 Class Volunteer: Amy Howard 317 29th Street, Apt. 206, San Francisco, CA 94131, [email protected]

CLASS OF 1991


92 Class Volunteers: Elizabeth Adams, 24 Central Ave., Rutland, VT 05701, [email protected]; Mark Engelke, 88 Glenmere Dr., Chatham, NJ 07928, [email protected]

93 Class Volunteers: Noel Chipman, 418 Mountain Rd., Concord, NH 03301, [email protected]; Adam Garner, 900 S. Lamar Blvd, Apt. 203, Austin, TX 78704, [email protected]

94 Class Volunteers: Meghan Giroux, 9 Pleasant St., Bristol, VT 05443, [email protected]; Elizabeth Parks, PO Box 53, Manchester Center, VT 05255, [email protected]

Elizabeth Parks wrote: “Hi, 1994ers. As those who are my friends on social media know, I put my VA yearbook skills to good use later in life; these days I’m a magazine editor for Brew Your Own and WineMaker, which are written for people who make their own beer and wine (find my blog at byo.com/editorsblog). I have been in touch with my “Chester Chicks,” Megan Pennell and Kelly Watters, of course. Megan lives in Rockingham with her husband, Christopher, and their three boys (Hugh, Stefan, and Owen). Been trying to make it to one of her yoga classes at Sama Yoga in Chester (she is an owner/partner there, in addition to maintaining a speech pathology private practice). Kelly lives in Tuscon, AZ, and works as the education and community outreach coordinator at the Food Conspiracy Co-op. Last time I saw her, we had a beer on the deck at MacLaomainn’s Scottish Pub in Chester and soaked in the sun.

As for the rest of the class, I’ve been seeing a lot of babies and cute kid photos these days! Most recently, Ryan McNamara and his wife, Jess, welcomed their first baby boy, Shea Padraic, in late March. Also, I nominate Tim Ridolfi for cutest kid photos of 2015 (of his son, Theo) so far. There’s still time, though, people! Ted Green graduated from Antioch University New England last year with a doctorate in clinical psychology. He’s now in Albany, NY, working on his pre-doc internship (hoping to bump into you at the Madison Pour House at some point, Ted). I also caught up with Jenna Lanterman at the reunion last fall.

She and her husband, Peter, are now living in Northampton. They had fairly recently relocated there from Brooklyn and remarked on how great it is to have a driveway. I’m sure there’s a lot more. Please don’t be shy! Reach out and let me know what’s going on with you! I’m friends with quite a few of you on Facebook and Instagram, but not everyone. If you’d like to stay in touch (and possibly make the next Vermont Academy Life) friend request me: www.facebook.com/Elizabeth.ParksVT, find me on Instagram (@elpstuffnjunk), or email me your news at [email protected].”

95 Class Volunteers: Erika Gustafson, 34 Wedgemere Rd., Medford, MA 02155, [email protected]; Alison Johnson, 2415 W. Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625, [email protected]; Sarah Smith-Duffin, [email protected]

96 Class Volunteer: Kirk Vaughan 2401 Blackberry Lane, Raleigh, NC 27609, [email protected]

CLASS OF 1996


Jay Merrill wrote: “Greetings! This past year has been amazing. I got married in July to a cute country girl from the Eastern Shore of Maryland and then traveled to Costa Rica. We’ve spent the last few years living at Northfield Mount Hermon as I work in the admission office and Heidi the same at UMass Amherst. I love being in close proximity to Vermont and need to visit VA more often. I am definitely going to make it to the 20th! Other than that, still just keeping on as always. Listening for the secret and searching for the sound. Hope to catch up with a bunch of people next year!”

97 Class Volunteers: Sarah Weilbrenner Viteri, 61 Gutzon Borglum Rd., Stamford, CT 06903, [email protected]; Erin Kennelly, 101 Main St., Keene, NH 03431, [email protected]; Andrew Robinson, 21 West Hughes St., Baltimore, MD 21230, [email protected]; Aaron Walsh, PO Box 385, Marlboro, VT 05344

Erin Kennelly wrote: “In July, Erin Carroll Lynch ’97, Jaimie Pitman Douglass ’97, Kate Lorenz ’98, Suzanne Farrell (friend of VA), and I enjoyed a three-day mini-vacation together on Fire Island in New York. A great time was had by all, and we have Vermont Academy to thank for these lifelong friendships!”

98 Class Volunteers: Kathryn Turner, 112 Fairview St. NW, Leesburg, VA 20176, [email protected]; Alexander Law, 2721 Black Oaks Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55447, [email protected]

PERSEVERANCEVA taught me that people are different and have infinite worth with uniquely different talents.

What sets champions apart, however, is perseverance—regardless of obstacles.— JUSTIN LAMBERT ’91

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the New Jersey side of Philadelphia. I am currently working as a clinical nurse manager for Bayada Home Heath Care in Trenton, NJ. I am also completing my master’s of science in nursing at UPenn to become a family health nurse practitioner. I try to see Katherine and her three kiddos, and Dom too, as much as time and schedules allow. Hope all is well with everyone else! If any of you are in the NJ area, feel free to let me know! Our house is way too big for just the two of us (thanks, suburbia) and not yet filled with our own little ones. Cheers!”

Tyler Hotchkiss wrote: “I’m a saddle fitter for The Refined Equine, LLC and travel all over New England for work. Before becoming a saddle fitter, I taught riding in the Hamptons for seven years. I was also a professor of exercise and sports studies at Smith College for five years, where I taught riding as a course for credit. The top picture is of me and my dog, Clyde, an American bulldog/bull mastiff cross that I rescued from death row on New Year’s Eve 2013. The bottom picture is me riding a client’s horse at Smith.”

99 Class Volunteers: Katherine Dawes, 243 Moria Place, Aston, PA 19014, [email protected]; Sarah Murrow, 107 Greenridge Rd.,Timonium, MD 21093-6123, [email protected]; Andrew Tyson, 245 East 124 St., Apt. 8M, New York, NY 10035, [email protected]

Andrew Davis wrote: “Hi, everyone! It’s been ages since I’ve contacted anyone from VA, so I figured I would send an update (and I hope you all do the same!). After VA and college, I worked for a bit in consulting, and then went to graduate school at Penn State. Since graduating from there four years ago, two of the best things in my life happened. First, I got married to my wife, Natalia Santamaria, who I met in the Ph.D. program at Penn State, and is originally from Bogota, Colombia. And second, I began working at Cornell University as a professor in the business school. It’s a fun gig, and my wife and I really enjoy Ithaca. If you haven’t been here, it’s not unlike Vermont, with

beautiful seasons and rolling hills. Obviously outdoor activities are a blast. We also have two dogs, a cavalier and a German shepherd, quite the odd couple.”

Andrew Davis and wife, Natalia Santamaria at Villa De Leyva, Colombia.

Katherine and Dominick Dawes wrote: Dominick and I welcomed our new baby boy, Paxton Alexander. His big siblings, Lily and Dom, are overjoyed to have him home!”

Dom and Lily (left) (not Dom and Kat!) and Paxton (right).

Demere Kasper Hess wrote: “Hello, Class of ‘99! Andy has leveraged his and my enduring friendship to coerce me to write to his newsletter.

So, I am two years post my last deployment to Afghanistan. I was a member of the short-lived cultural support team returning in summer 2013. My teammate and I had a very rewarding deployment treating Afghan men, women, and children. We were even able to get the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to open a comprehensive health clinic in our district.

I eloped before my deployment to James Hess, and we had the formal wedding in Walpole in October 2013. Andy was there, as was Katherine Dawes. Now James and I are settling in to married life on

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Nolan Stewart wrote: “Coastal Root Bitters Company is expanding, and after a year and a half of business, it’s looking great! I hope to be offering five varieties of bitters by the end of the year. It’s a great thing to be doing while staying home with my son, Leo, who will be starting nursery school in a couple of weeks.”

Andy Tyson wrote: “A lot has happened since 1999! I went to Skidmore College and graduated with a double major in music and Spanish. I taught music in Madrid for four years, then taught music in Abu Dhabi for two years. I earned my master’s in music education from Boston University. I moved back to the states, wound up in NYC, joined a men’s chorus, and started playing the piano once a week at a piano bar. Now I’m working at a school in New Canaan, CT, and living outside of NYC in Port Chester, NY. I have two albums of original music on iTunes and Spotify (Just Under the Surface and Six PM). I recently bought some of Nolan Stewart’s bitters, and I know how to tie a bow tie.”

Brad Weilbrenner wrote: “I met my wife, Lucy, through common friends, started dating, and got engaged last year. We were married at the Boston Public Library this past April. We traveled to Copenhagen for our honeymoon, and then it was back to living life in Duxbury, MA. I’m working in project management for a construction firm outside of Boston, which keeps me busy. I try my best to head up to Okemo Mountain as many times in the winter as I can.”

00 Class Volunteers: Patience Baldwin, 904 East 20th Ave., Denver, CO 80205, [email protected]; Grayson Holden, 444 Rich St., Oakland, CA 94609-2513, [email protected]; Matthew Howarth, [email protected]; Jeannlis Sanchez, PO Box 1123, Soundview Station, Bronx, NY 10472, [email protected]

01 Class Volunteers: Corey Esau, 21 Beacon St., #3, Marblehead, MA 01945, [email protected]; Alexandra Walsh, 159 South St., #1R, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, alexandraguard@ gmail.com; Matthew Cotter, 3 Locust Lane, East Sandwich, MA 02537, [email protected]; Devin Finigan, PO Box 193, Sedgwick, ME, 04676, [email protected]; J. Andrew Guard, 159 South St., #1R, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, [email protected]; Kristin Dubak, 561 California Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708, [email protected]

Alex Walsh wrote: “Andrew Guard ‘01 and I welcomed our son, Jack Redford, into the world September 30. This date is truly special in our lives. Not only is it the birthday of our first child, it is exactly 15 years to the day after the formal meal when Andrew and I started dating! We are filled with absolute joy, and we cannot wait for him to visit campus and see where it all began. We hope to see our classmates from 2001 back for our big reunion next fall!”

CLASS OF 2001


02 Class Volunteers: Robert Bergman, 95 Settlers Dr., Hancock, ME 04640, [email protected]; Amber DiPasquale, 13685 Water Springs Ct., Centerville, VA 20121, [email protected]; John Penney III, c/o John Penney, 1347 Trebo Rd., Chester, VT 05143, [email protected]

03 Class Volunteers: Eliza Cross, 153 West Brookline St. # 1, Boston, MA 02118, [email protected]; Britton Inglehart, 21857 Lake Ave., Wellesley Island, NY 13640, [email protected]; Kyle Nelligan, 6623 Wedderburn Dr., Wilmington, NC 28412, [email protected]; Amy Olsen, PO Box 2240, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, [email protected]; Andrew Robinson, 703 South Hanover St., Baltimore, MD 21230, [email protected]

04 Class Volunteers: Edward Duess, 121 S. Elm Dr. #14, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, [email protected]; Jean-Daniel Lussier, 988 rue Guy-Burelle, Laval, QC H7W 0G5, Canada, [email protected]; Hillary Talbot, 3913 Westminster West Road, Putney, VT 05346, [email protected]

STICK-TO-ITIVENESSCoach John Lucy taught me to stick to what I say I’m going to do. I call it “stick-to-itiveness.” He taught me not to be a quitter. It has served me well.

— REV. JOHN CHEEK ’73


05 Class Volunteers: Laura Gage, 2701 Calvert St. NW, Apt.721, Washington, DC 20008, [email protected]; Corbin Vreeland, PO Box 1374, Bridgehampton, NY 11932, [email protected]; Robert Harlow, 23 Northwood Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089, [email protected]; Lauren Zwicker, 115 Jenny Ln., Brattleboro, VT 05301, [email protected]

06 Class Volunteers: Zachary Jandl, 69 Perham St., #3, West Roxbury, MA 02132, [email protected]; Austin DeLonge, PO Box 63, Cambridgeport, VT 05141, [email protected]; Calvin Stowell, 1 Charlestown Rd., Claremont, NH 03743, [email protected]

CLASS OF 2006


07 Class Volunteers: Chelsea Chase, 93 Butterfield Hill Rd., Perkinsville, VT 05151, [email protected]; Cassandra Howe, 5A Half Moon Ln., London, UK, SE24 9JU, [email protected]; Alexandra Moran, 517 Stone Pointe Dr., #7A, Manhattan, KS 66503, [email protected]; Kelli Morin, 18 Hathorn St., Apt. 2, Somerville, MA 02145, [email protected]; Kaitlyn Schiro, 63 Londonderry Dr., Greenwich, CT 06830, [email protected]

08 Class Volunteer: Paulina Borrego 73 Perthshire Rd., Apt. 3, Brighton, MA 02135, [email protected]

09 Class Volunteer: Ashley Greenwood 13 Gaskill St., Mendon, MA 01756, [email protected]

10 Class Volunteers: Gregory Jacobs, [email protected]; Kerrin Lundberg, 1647 San Vicente Ave., Napa, CA 94558; Brooke Wilcox, 152 A Monument Hill Rd., Springfield, VT 05156, [email protected]; Sophie Yingling, PO Box 247, Truro, MA 02666, [email protected]

11 Class Volunteers: Kelly Johnson, 60 Orchard Drive, Eastham, MA 02642; Adam Hennick, 109 Marie Curie, Dollard-des- Ormeaux, QC H9A 3C5 Canada, [email protected]

CLASS OF 2011


12 Class Volunteers: Shelby Johnson, 6 Leominster Rd., PO Box 774, Sterling, MA 01564, [email protected]; Thomas Savoca, 47 Circle Dr., Ridgefield, CT 06877, [email protected]

13 Class Volunteer: Ashley Potofsky 3 River Rd., PO Box 1469, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0, Canada, [email protected]

14 Class Volunteers: Molly Brennan, Vermont Academy, PO Box 500, Saxtons River, VT 05154, [email protected]; Erik Nielsen, 75 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608, [email protected]

Future Wildcats

Ryan Baker ’98 and his wife, Carey ’99, welcomed a daughter, Mila Grace Baker, on July 4, 2015.

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Katherine and Dominick Dawes welcomed a new baby boy, Paxton Alexander, born on March 14, 2015.

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Andrew Guard ‘01 and his wife, Alex Walsh ‘01, welcomed their first child, Jack Redford, on September 13, 2015.

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Will Lillard '03 and his wife, Kim, welcomed a son, William River Lillard, on November 19, 2015.

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07 Meghan Annis ’07 married Andrew Prim on September 5, 2015. In the bottom photo, pictured left to right doing the “GOVA” sign is: Caitlin Wilkins ’07, Katie Hurley ’07, Meghan Annis Prim ’07, Nicole Brodeur ’08, Cassie Howe ’07 and Tessa Weber ’07.

08 Ian Tovell ’08 married Ashley Robinson on September 19, 2015,

at the Spruce Point Inn in Boothbay Harbor. Ashley and Ian live in Cape Elizabeth with their two dogs.

From left to right: VA faculty Victoria Vinidiktova and her husband Alexei Sotskov, Jesse Kosiba ’06, son of Victoria and Alexei, Pavel Sotskov ’05, Ian Tovell ‘08, Ashley Robinson, Kat Frey ‘08, with her parents, VA faculty Laura and Jim Frey ‘66.

99 Brad Weilbrenner ‘99 married Lucy Bezdek on April 11, 2015 at the Boston Public Library. They traveled to Copenhagen for their honeymoon and reside Duxbury, MA.

01 Corey (Esau) Jaworski ’01 married Julian Jaworski on June 6, 2015, in Negril, Jamaica at Rockhouse Resort. Present and in the wedding was Alex (Walsh) Guard ’01 accompanied by her husband, Andrew Guard ’01.

03 William Lillard ’03 married Kim Lawson on May 30, 2015.

05 Laura Gage ’05 and

David Krisch ’05 were married in Washington, DC, on August 15, 2015. They began dating at Vermont Academy in 2005. The wedding party included Caroline Nussbaum ’05, Emily Steingart ’04, Maya Semans ’06, and Corbin Vreeland ’05. The couple resides in Washington, DC, where Dave is currently a senior financial economist at the Treasury Department, and Laura is head of development and fundraising for a nonprofit.

Weddings


IN MEMORIAM

FAITHOn an idyllic fall day in 1969, I went to a meadow above the ski jump and sat down. Unbidden I was

lifted up, not literally but figuratively, and shown the perfection of God’s universe, and even I fit into that

perfection. It was a trail blaze and, to use a phrase that Warren Chivers might have delivered, as long as you follow that blaze, you will be on the right trail. Now that I’m facing terminal cancer, thoughts of that day

sustain and lift me up, and I have no fear. Quite a gift.— DAVE HOLLAND ’70

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Mr. AC Smith ’40

Mr. Herbert French Jr. ’42

Mr. Lawrence Kilburn ’42

Mr. Hoyt Henry Harmon Jr. ’41

NICKNAMES: Hammer, ViceHOBBIES: Jam sessions with Burroughs, French, and CrossPET PEEVE: Getting up at 7 a.m.SPORTS: Football, basketball, baseballACTIVITIES: Outing club, glee club, dramatic club, camera club, Life staff, Wildcat staff, band

Mr. Joseph Emmett Cauley ’43

NICKNAME: Joe

FAVORITE PASTIME: Baseball

PET PEEVE: Getting up in the morning

AFTER GRADUATION: Army

SPORTS: Football manager, basketball, baseball

ACTIVITIES: Outing club

Mr. William H. Taylor ’46

NICKNAME: Bill

AFTER GRADUATION: College

HOBBIES: Sports

PET PEEVE: Shoveling the rink

SPORTS: Hockey

Mr. James Gregory Condict ’49

NICKNAME: Ra-ha


HOBBIES: Fixing watches, fishing, skiing

PET PEEVES: Eating fast in the dining hall, physics quizzes

Mr. John Douglas Seelye ’49

NICKNAME: FeatherAFTER GRADUATION: CollegeHOBBIES: Writing, drawingPET PEEVE: InterruptionsSPORTS: Track, rec skiingACTIVITIES: Life staff, Wildcat board, Winter Carnival committee, rifle club, camera club, dramatic club, outing club, public affairs club, trail crew

Mr. Anthony Mahar ’50

NICKNAME: Tony


HOBBIES: Sports

SPORTS: Football, basketball captain

ACTIVITIES: Class president, student council, baseball, headwaiter, Winter Carnival committee, outing club

Mr. Edward Moriarty ’52

DIED:

SPORTS:

ACTIVITIES:

NICKNAME: Moe


HOBBY: Sports

SPORTS: Football, basketball, baseball

ACTIVITIES: Cheerleader, outing club, Life board

Read full obituaries at vermontacademy.org/obits.


Mr. M. Joseph Barry ’54

DIED:

SPORTS:

ACTIVITIES:

NICKNAME: Joe

HOBBIES: Sports

SPORTS: Football, baseball

ACTIVITIES: Outing club

Mr. William Ware ’55

NICKNAMES: Hank, BeWare, Bill

HOBBIES: Sailing, swimming, music, cars

SPORTS: Football, rec skiing, baseball

ACTIVITIES: Life staff, Wildcat staff, glee club, dramatic club, camera club, rifle club

Mr. Leonard Peter Hickey ’56

NICKNAMES: Peter, Digby, Chisel ChinCOLLEGE: Holy Cross or TuftsCAREER: MedicineHOBBIES: Sports, singingSPORTS: Football, basketball, baseball captainACTIVITIES: Student council, class president, Life board, glee club, V8s, outing club

Mr. Robert Oliver Grunditz Jr. ’71

HOBBIES: Laying around playing tapes

PET PEEVES: Lack of female companionship, happy hour, pride drill

SPORTS: Football, baseball

Mr. Jonathan Morse ’89

SPORTS: Soccer, track and field, basketball, golf

ACTIVITIES: Camera club

Mr. Jon Curry ’93

NICKNAMES: Jo Bloggs, X, Jupiter, Captain Badfinger

SPORTS: Football, basketball, lacrosse

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• Develops student athletes who learn to appreciate lifelong fitness

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Upcoming VA EventsVA events are a great way to keep in touch with Vermont Academy, see former classmates, and meet other alumni, parents, and friends of the Academy. Hope to see you at an event this year! February 24, San Franciso, CA – Black Cat Bar at the University Club; Regional ReceptionJoin Head of School Sean Brennan and other alumni, parents, and friends of Vermont Academy in the City by the Bay.

March 11, Stowe, VT – Stowe Ski Resort; Ski and Ride with the HeadMeet up at the mountain with Head of School Sean Brennan for a discounted half-day of skiing and riding and an après reception hosted by Trustee David Holton ’68.

May 22, Saxtons River, VT – Fuller Field and Lucy Gym; Spring Alumni Games: Lacrosse and BasketballGet your Wildcat on by signing up to play in an alumni game. Show us what you got!

June 24, Stow, MA – The Harrington Golf TournamentGet your foursome together now for this annual scholarship tournament at Stow Acres Country Club’s North Course.

July 24, Boston, MA – Fenway Park; Boston Red Sox GameJoin us for peanuts, cracker jacks, and a Sunday afternoon of Boston Red Sox baseball in Fenway Park.

For information email [email protected] or go to vermontacademy.org/alumnievents.

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