Brewsterconnections - Brewster Academy

BrewsterConnectionsFall 2012Head of SchoolDr. Michael E. CooperDirector of Admissionand External AffairsLynne M. PalmerEditor, Director of CommunicationsMarcia EldredgeContributorsDr. Michael Cooper, Marcia Eldredge,Helen Hamilton, Beth Hayes ’81,Peter Hess, Matt Hoopes,Rachael Jeffers ’05, Matt Lawlor,Daniel T. Mudge, Bob Richardson,Shirley Richardson, Sally SmithPhotographySteve Allen, Brewster AcademyArchives, Johnny Bivera, MarciaEldredge, Maria Found, Beth Hayes ’81,BG Hodges ’66, Kristy Kerin,Scott Proposki, Phil StilesBrewsterConnectionsis published twice a yearand mailed to alumni, parents ofstudents, and friends ofBrewster Academy80 Academy DriveWolfeboro, NH 03894www.brewsteracademy.org©2012 Brewster Academy. All Rights Reserved.Reproduction in whole or in partwithout permission is prohibited.Inside2 Head LinesOur Best Selves4 My Best SelfA student’s perspective6 Palmer Honored for Successin Admissions FieldLynne Palmer receives Bretnall Award7 It’s Time to MoodleComprehensive tool complementsBrewster’s learning initiatives8 Brewster’s 192ndCommencementGraduates encouraged to be theirbest selves14 What’s for Dinner?Meet Brewster’s executive chef andfind out what’s hot in the Estabrook16 Educators Take Note ofBrewster Programs23 Another Banner Seasonfor Soccer GirlsTeam captures New EnglandChampionship24 Rolling Out a New Futurefor Field SportsThe grass just got greener forBrewster athletes26 Return to CampusHighlights of Reunion 201228 Hoopla:Matt Hoopes Looks Beyond theBallot at Alumni in Public Policy42 In AppreciationTwo trustees emeritus remembered48 Honor Your MentorWho Will You Honor?Departments18 Newsmakers20 On the Road34 Class Notes41 In Memoriam44 Writing Brewster’s HistoryPage 8Page 24Page 23