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Watercolor of the Academic Building presented to the Academy by Leslie ’31 and Irene York and their friend and artist Philip Schnering in 1994Brewster Academy2006-2007 Board of TrusteesDaniel T. Mudge, President(Tapley-Ann ’98, Ashley ’02)Leslie N. H. MacLeod, Vice President(Todd ’97)Rex V. Jobe, Treasurer(Reagan ’01)Helen S. Hamilton, SecretaryMichael AppeRoy C. Ballentine(Brian ‘97 and Susan ‘94)Nancy M. Black(Nicole ’02, Robbie ’05)C. Richard Carlson, Estate TrusteeDavid L. Carlson ’54Candace Crawshaw ’64President, Alumni AssociationGeorge J. Dohrmann III(George ’05)Peter Ford ’80Susan Harger(Kelsey ’07)President, Parents’ AssociationMichael Keys(Matthew ’04)Lynn Kravis(Jay ’07)Anthony J. Leitner ’61Derek J. Murphy ’77James E. NicholsonTodd P. Parola ’89Arthur O. Ricci, Estate TrusteeDr. Mitchell Sanders ’82The Reverend Nancy Spencer SmithEstate TrusteeShawn Smith(Susan ’08)Steven Webster(Brooke ’08)Trustee EmeritiWalter N. “Rink” DeWitt ’54P. Fred Gridley ’53Grant M. Wilson(Grant ’87, Kirsten ’88)

Marcia EldredgeBrewsterConnectionsSummer 2007Inside2 A Message From the Head of School6 Brewster’s Class of 2007 Graduates12 Reflections at the Ivy AddressSeniors Chris Cason, Will MacNeil, andJay Kravis on their way to the Lifers’dinner. (See more, page 10)Head of SchoolDr. Michael E. CooperDirector of Alumni and DevelopmentTim von JessEditorMarcia EldredgeDirector of CommunicationsAssistant EditorLayout/DesignPeggy ComeauAssistant Director of CommunicationsContributorsCraig Churchill, Mike Cooper, PeterFord ’80, Matt Hoopes, Bill Lee, BobRichardson, Shirley Richardson, MarthaTrepanier ’83, Nicole Weyer14 Student Accomplishments Recognized at Moving UpDay Ceremony16 Spring Family Weekend18 Bobcat Open Celebrated Legacy of Good Friend,John Naramore21 All-School AssembliesTravis RoyRussell CosbyTalent in the House28 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)30 Service to Community and Beyond Begins at Brewster32 AthleticsBoys’ Lacrosse Captures Third TitleBobcat Seniors Honored for Interscholastic Endeavors34 Alumni and Development Office UpdateThe Brewster Experience Isn’t Just for StudentsPalmer Moves Into Expanded Role36 Reunion 200739 Hoopla: Labors of Love OnlineEric Haucke ’77, David Harbilas ’90, Ken Murphy ’90, Bill Meehan ’92BrewsterConnectionsis published three times a yearand mailed to alumni, parents ofstudents, and friends ofBrewster Academy80 Academy DriveWolfeboro, NH 03894www.brewsteracademy.org58 Writing Brewster’s HistoryPrincipal Rogers and the War,1942-1945On the Cover:Photos by Tawna Callahanand Peggy ComeauDepartments4 In the News26 Around Campus45 Class Notes54 In MemoriamGraduates Karin Clement, Tara Mead,and Courtney BickfordPeggy Comeau

A Message From the Head of SchoolIt always seems that when the 4 th ofJuly rolls around, summer feels like itis on the down side, with the opening ofschool just around the corner. While thereare still a few weeks to go before we areback in regular session, it isn’t that longbefore we welcome back our returningstudents and say ‘hello’ to a new crop.For me, that’s one of the beauties aboutbeing in education, the opportunity tolook at a new school year as a chance forrenewal; not only for self, but for everyoneconnected with the school. If I were tocount, and I’m not sure that I reallywould like to, this September will markmy 51 st consecutive first day of school. Onecould say that it really shouldn’t countas my 51 st first day given that much ofthose years have been spent working ineducation and not going to school. But Itend to differ in that opinion. If there isone thing that I have come to understand,and appreciate in that time, it’s howmuch I continue to learn each schoolyear, albeit, not always in a traditionalclassroom, but in a classroom of sortsnonetheless. It’s that constant learning,and associated challenges, that makeworking in education so exciting andinvigorating.In looking back at how much eachgeneration of students has changed, andme along with them, I am also struckby the similarities of students across theyears. Despite changes in technologyand shrinking of the world, adolescentsstill go through the pains of growing upand continue to work through the sametrials and tribulations that they have forgenerations. Granted there are differentpressures on kids today than there were20 years ago, and different distractionswith the advent of the Internet and useof cell phones, to name a few, yet cutthrough it all, kids are much the same asthey have always been. What keeps theadults hopping is remaining up-to-datewith how adolescents manifest theirgrowing pains and the way in which theyreact to their circumstances versus howthey did in the past. It’s that constantsense of flux and managed chaos thatmakes for interesting times and equallyinteresting rewards.As we approach the opening of schoolwe do so with tremendous optimism builton momentum gained over the past fewyears. Part of that momentum has beengarnered from our past, while also fromthe present, and certainly our future.From our past, momentum has beengenerated from the Brewster Model andour strategic plan continues to definehow we review and refine our curriculum.Overlaying the implementation of ourstrategic plan has been a crisping of ourmessage regarding our value propositionBrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

In the NewsEdson, HayesParticipate in Leadership ConferencesMegan Edson ’09 of Wolfeboro, and Ellen Hayes ’10 of Wakefield,New Hampshire, participated in national leadership conferencesthis summer.Whitney White ’07 with 2006 Trey Whitfield Foundation honoreeJames Simoneau ’07 on her right, and faculty membersCharlie and Michele HossackTrey Whitfield Honors Whitney WhiteThe Trey Whitfield Foundation honored Whitney White ’07 atits 15th annual awards banquet in July. White, a senior prefect atBrewster, was honored for her leadership abilities and for settinga standard of excellence for all to follow. White, a Brooklyn native,will attend Loyola College in Maryland, where she will pursue herdream of becoming a pediatrician.The Foundation’s mission is to carry on the dream of the late TreyWhitfield ’89: “that everyone, regardless of ethnic background, hasequal access to the educational opportunities needed to reach theirpotential in life; that every child will have a helping hand and everyyoung person will get support from someone who cares about theirfuture.” •Stephen Keogh:All-American Lacrosse PlayerStephen Keogh ’07 wasnamed to the US LacrosseMen’s Division High SchoolAll-America team in May.He is the Brewster Bobcat’sall-time leading scorer with205 points over two seasons.“Stephen was one of thebest lacrosse players in thecountry this year,” said headcoach Bill Lee. “He had thebest stick skills I have everseen, and he knows how toscore goals.”Stephen Keogh ’07Keogh, who is from Toronto,will play lacrosse at SyracuseUniversity. •Edson, who took part in one ofLeadAmerica’s CongressionalS t u d e n t L e a d e r s h i pConferences, spent 10 daysat the University of CentralOklahoma immersed inaviation and aeronauticstraining. The most interestingaspect of the conference forEdson was touring an airbase. “We went to TinkerAir Force Base, and we sawthe technology they use inIraq and the different planesthey use to direct jets,” shesaid. “I want to go into theAir Force so it opened upnew opportunities to look forinstead of just being a [fighter]pilot.”Megan Edson ’09Edson completed her first solo flight on her 16th birthday this pastApril and hopes to one day soon fly solo across the country.LeadAmerica offers career-focused leadership programs foroutstanding high school and middle school students.Hayes spent 10 days in thenation’s capital learningabout the political processwhile honing her leadershipskills. One of the highlightsof the National Young LeadersConference for Hayes waswhen she was selectedby her Model Congressto deliver a speech to 400students in an attempt topass an amendment. Hayesmust have been persuasive,as her amendment passed andbecame a bill.Ellen Hayes ’10Hayes was invited to attendthe Congressional YouthLeadership Conference after participating in a similar state leadershipconference last year. “This one was over the top. It was amazing,”said Hayes. “It opened a new door with all the new things thathappened. It was very hands-on.” During her time in Washington,Hayes had meetings with New Hampshire senators John Sununuand Judd Gregg and House member Carole Shea-Porter.BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Phil StilesKerri FroehlichIn the NewsThe National Young Leaders Conference, a program of theCongressional Youth Leadership Council, is designed to instruct andenrich promising students in a hands-on, experiential atmospherewhile preparing them for a lifetime of leadership. •Bobcat HoopstersMeet in WorldChampionshipsEmmanuel Negedu ’08(Kaduna, Nigeria) and DogusBalbay ‘07 (Istanbul, Turkey)represented their countries inthe 2007 U19 World BasketballChampionships held in Serbiain July. Nigeria and Turkeywere assigned to the same poolso the former teammates metup on July 14 where Balbay’steam prevailed 91-82 overNigeria. Balbay will play for theUniversity of Texas next season,while Negedu will return toBrewster for his final seasonwith the Bobcats. •Bobcats Meet at Field Hockey FuturesThree members of Brewster’s 2006 varsity field hockey team playedin the 2007 National Futures Championship in Virginia Beach,Virginia, in June.Emily Lesko’08 (Lancaster,Pennsylvania)a n d J a n n aA n c t i l ’ 0 7( Wo l f e b o r o )played on theU19 team whileMegan Edson’09 (Wolfeboro)played on theU16 team.Emmanuel Negedu ‘08 (#32)and Dogus Balbay ‘07 (#11)during a Brewster game.Emily Lesko ‘08, Megan Edson ‘09,and Janna Anctil ‘07It was Lesko and Edson’s first Futures appearance and Anctil’sfourth. Based on Edson’s play at the Futures tournament, she wasselected to attend the AAU Junior Olympics to be held in Augustin Knoxville, Tennessee.While Edson and Lesko will be back on Brown Field with theirBobcat teammates next month, Anctil will began her field hockeycareer at Boston College. •Ben Ross ’08 (second from left) and the other members ofInternational ToastBen Ross and Band Earn Top HonorsDrummer Ben Ross ’08 and his band International Toast won firstplace at the fourth annual Kingswoodstock held in Wolfeboro inApril. International Toast beat out about 16 other bands for thefirst place honors. As winners, the band, which includes four otherlocal members, received recording time at Thundering Sky studioin Maine. Here they produced a CD with 12 of their songs, whichthey hope to sell locally, Ross said. They also received airtime ontwo radio stations.Ross, who says the band plays mostly rock and funk and some jazz,sees the accolades as an opportunity to share the band’s music witheveryone. Brewster students are already familiar with the sounds ofInternational Toast, which performed this year at Relay For Life andSpringfest, as well as at other regional venues. Ross has been playingdrums for about five years and is enrolled in an independent musicstudy as part of his afternoon enrichment curriculum at Brewster.His personal goals: “to become a better drummer as much as I canand try to take everything one step at a time.” •Bill Meehan ’92Saves Potential Drowning VictimChannel 4 News in Boston reported on Dec. 21, 2006, that a two-caraccident sent one of the vehicles hurtling down an embankment andinto the Charles River. Bill Meehan ’92 and two other passersbydived in the frigid water to save the occupant. Read the story onpage 44. •• www.brewsteracademy.org •

Brewster’s Class of 2007 GraduatesBy Peggy ComeauBrewster Academy graduated 104 students on May26 at its 187th Commencement exercises. Theceremony took place in the Smith Center for Athleticsand Wellness with Head of School Dr. Michael E.Cooper presiding.To the delight of the audience, 13-year-old bagpiperPeter Campbell preceded the procession of graduates.Class Marshalls Whitney White of Brooklyn, NewYork, and Benjamin Rendall of Gilmanton, NewHampshire, led their classmates to the stage as theyprocessed to “Pomp and Circumstance” performed bythe White Mountain String Quartet.“What is Moral Fiber?”After the invocation by the Rev. HarryG. Widman, a former faculty member,class salutatorian Andrew Lowrie ofAndover, Massachusetts, opened thecommencement ceremony with remarksfor his fellow graduates. Reading fromthe (apparently) multi-page writtenspeech he held in his hand, he began byasking “What is moral fiber?” He thentossed the pages in the air with a grinand stated he would make his speechshort, simple, and to the point. “Havefun in college,” he said, “and in thewords of Sir Winston Churchill, nevergive in.”Strong and Dedicated LeadershipValedictorian Karin Clement ofPierrefonds, Québec, spoke next,expressing how honored she was to bethe valedictorian for the Class of 2007.To the parents of the graduates, shesaid, “Thank you all for your love andsupport, which has brought us to wherewe are today.”2007 Valedictorian Karin Clement Clement spoke with humor about thefriendly competition she and her brother(Kris ’06) had while attending the sameboarding school and being in some of the same classes.She spoke of things she would not miss, such as gettingher first BMP (behavior management point) and havingAP Biology homework over school vacation; and whatshe would miss:“Mrs. Found’se n e r g y, a n d ,coming from aprovince with a15 percent salestax, shoppingin tax-free NewHampshire.”C l e m e n temphasized theimportant thingss h e l e a r n e dduring her stayat Brewster: howto get along withothers, how to2007 Commencement SpeakerDr. Rushworth Kiddermanage her time, and how to become an active memberof her community. Clement went on to express hersadness at leaving Brewster and wanted to express hergratitude to all who helped her while she was here.She thanked the administration staff, the teachers, thecoaches, the dorm parents, and her fellow students.In closing she thanked Cooper for his “strong anddedicated leadership.”Dr. Rushworth Kidder Urges Students to HaveMoral CourageThe Class of 2007 commencement speaker was Dr.Rushworth Kidder, founder of the Institute of GlobalEthics in Camden, Maine. He was introduced by DanielMudge, president of Brewster’s board of trustees.Kidder stressed to the graduates the need for moralcourage as the current century unfolds. He urgedthem to “Take a stand and have the courage to persist– and the courage to change course.” He defined moralcourage as “the willingness to endure significantdanger for the sake of a principle.”He pointed out that he and the salutatorian had notcompared notes – in fact, they had never met – yet theyhad both chosen to quote Sir Winston Churchill’s 1941speech at Harrow School. With strong emphasis andfrequent pauses, he imitated Churchill’s voice whenhe read, “Never give in. Never, never, never, never,never give in, in nothing, great or small, large or pettyBrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

– never give in, except to convictions of honor andgood sense.”Kidder related a story about Tom Anderson, now anexecutive at L.L. Bean, about his 1983 climb up MountLogan, Canada’s largest mountain, and a hard decisionhe and his fellow climbers had to make when one oftheir party was stricken with altitude sickness. Theyhad been climbing for 21 days and the group was withinsight of the summit. Rather than leave their friend todescend with a Canadian group who was willing toaccompany him while Anderson’s group attained thesummit, they decided to turn around and accompanytheir ill friend back to safety. They skied for 24 hours toget their friend to an altitude where he could recover.“You take care of your own,” said Anderson. Kidderpointed out that figuratively nowadays the summitis often the goal, which is out of proportion, as it’show you get there as part of a team that should be theprimary focus. “Standing on the summit is not the mostimportant thing … how the team got there is. Winningis important, but not at any price,” he stressed.Kidder then listed the five main values that universallyexist in cultures across the world: truth, responsibility,respect, fairness, and compassion, and acknowledgedthat they are also found in the Brewster Principle:Respect, integrity, and service: serve yourself and otherswith your best in all you do.He offered the followingadvice to the graduates,whose values, he said, wouldbe tested in the next sixmonths, “Put your principlesbefore your stubbornness.In social situations, if thebehaviors of those aroundyou get out of line, makegood decisions.”Kidder also advised, “Don’tgrow old and exhausted– or old and stubborn –maintain your drive andspontaneity.”In closing, he quoted from apoem by Emily Dickinson:“… the capacity to terminateis a specific grace,” whichdrew chuckles from theaudience.Academic Dean Marilyn Shea presentsthe Harold Hart Memorial Award to 2007salutatorian Andrew LowrieInterludePrior to the awarding of diplomas, a chorus comprisedof the senior girls dedicated a song to their parents– “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion – whichwas a moving tribute by this group of talented singers.They were led by music director Andy Campbell whoalso accompanied them on piano.In ClosingIn his closing remarks, Cooper told a Native Americanstory about a bear whose presence struckfear in the hearts of the people, but whoended up being tame when treatedwith respect and consideration. Cooperadvised, “When you meet the bear, singto him, talk to him, and make him yourfriend.” He concluded with, “Godspeedand good luck.”The HOWL chorus then led everyone insinging “Emblems Divine,” a Brewsterschool song, before the benediction. Thegraduates and faculty recessed, led againby the bagpiper. A buffet luncheon wasserved under tents on Brown Field.Ryan Buesser and Ben Sinnett congratulateeach other on their way to the stageAwards ReceivedPresenting the awards to the graduateswere Head of School Mike Cooper,Academic Dean Marilyn Shea, andDirector of Athletics Doug Algate.Leigh Feldman and a facultymember greet each other after theceremony• www.brewsteracademy.org •

Brendan O’Brien (Mont Vernon, New Hampshire)received the Grace Murray Hopper Prize, given to thegraduate who exemplifies proficiency, excellence, anddedication in the field of computer systems.James Simoneau (Wolfeboro) received the Eva A.Mooar Prize for excellence in Spanish, and the Ronald“Buzzy” Dore Memorial Award, given to the graduatewho exemplifies the qualities of our alumnus andfriend, showing outstanding leadership in the areas ofacademics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, andwho is a friend to all.Elizabeth Siracusa (Wolfeboro) received the ArthurM. Hurlin Award, given to the graduate who has mostsuccessfully combined scholastic and athletic excellencewith the personal qualities of sympathy, appreciation,and awareness in all his or her associations.Sarah Thompson (Andover, Massachusetts) receivedthe Fine and Performing Arts Award, given to thestudent who has achieved a high level of quality ineither dance, music, theatre, or the visual arts.Whitney White (Brooklyn, New York) received oneof two Faculty Service Awards, given to a studentwho gives unselfish service to others, is responsible injudgment, takes the initiative and follows through withthe task, and illustrates an independence of thought ina positive and constructive manner.Diplomas AwardedTraditionally the names of the graduates are announcedby the person to whom the yearbook is dedicated; thisyear, there were two people sharing the honor – staffmembers Bob and Maureen Simoneau, whose sonJames was among the graduates.Following a long-standing custom,the students each gave a token to Dr.Cooper as they shook his hand andreceived their diplomas. This year,the tokens were individual pieces ofa puzzle made from a photo of thegraduates.Graduate Alyssa Palazzo wore acommemorative badge, which read“TP 9-11-01,” in tribute to her uncleTommy Palazzo ’75 who perished inthe World Trade Center disaster onSeptember 11, 2001, and for whomPalazzo Field is named. Alyssa’sfather Robbie Palazzo graduatedwith the class of 1974.See www.brewsteracademy.org formore Commencement photos. •Alyssa Hennigar takes a moment afterthe ceremony to sign a yearbookNishan Hainds and Craig BrackinsPhotos by Tawna Callahan,Peggy Comeau, andCommencement Photos, Inc.Dallas Aho with his family who traveled from Vancouver, Washington, for graduation.• www.brewsteracademy.org •

Marcia EldredgeLifers’ DinnerLifers – four-year students – celebrated their years at Brewster with a special dinner in their honor at the Pinckney Boathouse inMay. Among the 104 members of the Class of 2007, 34 are lifers. During dinner, the students enjoyed some laughs as Dr. Cooper(far right, above) read selected essays from their Brewster admission applications.•The Class of 2007: Where They’re GoingMembers of the class of 2007 are attending the following colleges and universities:Kittisak “Seng” Siripollawat10Peggy ComeauBabson College (3)Harvard UniversityBates College (2)Hendrix CollegeBirmingham Southern College Humber CollegeBoston CollegeIndiana UniversityBoston University (4)Iowa State UniversityBowdoin CollegeKeene State CollegeBryant UniversityLake Forest CollegeBucknell UniversityLoyola CollegeCalifornia State, Monterey Bay Manhattan CollegeColby Sawyer College McGill UniversityCollege of Charleston (2) New Mexico Military InstituteConnecticut CollegeNorwich UniversityCornell UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityDalhousie UniversityPhoenix CollegeDenison UniversityPrescott CollegeDrake UniversityPurdue UniversityDrew UniversityRochester Institute ofEarlham CollegeTechnologyEckerd College (2)Rollins College (2)Endicott CollegeSalve Regina UniversityFordham UniversitySeattle Pacific UniversityFull SailSpringfield CollegeGeorge Washington University St. Anselm CollegeHamilton CollegeSt. Frances Xavier University (2)BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007St. Lawrence University (2)St. Mary’s College of CASt. Michael’s College (3)Stetson UniversityStonehill CollegeSyracuse University (2)Texas Tech UniversityThe CitadelUniversity of Puget SoundUniversity of Colorado-Boulder (2)University of Denver (3)University of Hartford (2)University of IowaUniversity of New Hampshire (4)University of North TexasUniversity of Tampa (4)University of VermontUniversity of Wisconsin (2)Ursinus CollegeVanderbilt University (2)Virginia Military InstituteWagner CollegeWarren Wilson College

Senior PromTwo days before commencement, seniors and their datescelebrated with each other at the senior prom at Bald PeakColony Club in nearby Melvin Village.Hours before the prom, on what was possibly the hottestday of spring, prom goers attended a pre-prom party at thePinckney Boathouse. The party included an opportunity topose for a professional photographer with Wolfeboro Bay asthe backdrop. Couples were introducedto enthusiastic onlookers as theypromenaded through an arbor borderedby an abundance of flowering treesand shrubs (artfully created by LindaSiracusa, parent of Liz ’07).After the promenade, students climbedinto limos and Brewster busses for theshort drive to Bald Peak where theydined and danced throughout the night.In keeping with tradition, studentsreturned to campus just before midnightfor breakfast at the Pinckney Boathousebefore calling it a night. •Andy O’Brien ’07 andKatherine Fan ’07Emily Lesko ’08 andTyler Hunt ’07Emmanuel Negudu ’08Front: Taba Moore ’09, Alisha Wielgoszinski ’07, Annie Debow ’07Back: Rick Clauss ’07, Paul Algate ’07, Derad Phillip ’07,James Simoneau ’07Photos by Marcia Eldredge and Lynne Palmer• www.brewsteracademy.org •11

Reflections at the Ivy AddressOn the eve of graduation, Academic DeanMarilyn Shea opened the traditionalIvy Address by stating that so many timesteenagers hear the refrain “These are the bestdays of your life.” Not true, she reassuredstudents in the audience. “Being an adult iswhere it’s at,” she stated. The Class of 2007 wasabout to embark on a powerful, wonderful, andexciting journey, she added. Shea encouragedgraduates to act like adults and promised that ifthey did, they would be on their way to a grandjourney.Shea then introduced the evening’s firstspeaker, the top-ranked postgraduate in theClass of 2007, Nicolas Dager III. Dager, whois from Litchfield, New Hampshire, carrieda heavy course load, which included two APcourses, and also was a member of the boys’varsity ice hockey team. In his address, Dagerreflected on the first week of school when hissenior team hiked a nearby mountain. Uponreaching the top, the students were asked to write about theirexpectations and goals for their senior year. Among Dager’sexpectations was to make the most of his year by moving onestep closer to his dream – to play hockey or lacrosse at a highlycompetitive college – and “to use this experience to move onto bigger and better things.” He acknowledged that, havingalready graduated high school, “this year was for a reason.”When his senior team leader returned those essays to thestudents this May, Dager was pleased that he had met hisexpectations, saying the classes, experiences, and teacherswere all that he wanted them to be and more. “Making a PGyear at this Academy was the best thing I could do.” Dagerwill attend Babson College and is hopeful that he is capableof earning a spot within the varsity ice hockey or lacrosseprograms.Next to address the audience at Anderson Hall was the thirdrankedsenior in the Class of 2007, Kate Buesser, who spokeabout the meaning of the Ivy Address. She reminded theaudience that the address was more than just remarks fromherself and the top-ranked postgraduate. “Four years agowhen Dr. Cooper came to this school, he saw us as seedlings,just beginning to attach our roots into the fertile environmentthat Brewster offers. Today, the Class of 2007 has become theivy that covers the Academic building, the Rogers Gym, andother buildings on campus. But how did we do that? How didwe come to this place and in such a short amount of time beready for the college life that awaits us?” she asked.Ivy speakers Nick Dager and Kate Buesser with Mike CooperLike ivy, Buesser said, students were given the neededsupport to grow. She spoke of the teachers who required oralpresentations and class involvement and of her new friendswho listened to her stories and who, over time, gave herthe confidence and support to remain there at the podium,delivering her remarks to a full house of attentive listeners.In addition to support, ivy needs light and, given light, ivywill grow in the direction of that light. The light at Brewsterwas the knowledge that success was an attainable goal forstudents, Buesser explained.“There is something about the emotions and feelings derivedfrom success that make us as humans strive so long and sohard for it. That drive and desire is what made me stay upuntil the wee hours of the morning completing Mr. Fouser’sEnglish homework or Mrs. Bishop’s AP History assignments.It is the same desire that got me out of bed every Sunday at 5in the morning to go and play hockey in Massachusetts.” Shementioned classmates by name – singers, athletes, academicachievers – who were examples of students who had seen thelight and spent hours and hours working toward attainingtheir goals.The final mix for nurturing strong ivy and strong students isnutrients and water. “Those nutrients, which allow the plantto grow and mature over time, are similar to the knowledgelearned over our stay here. The Class of 2007 has sucked upall of the knowledge that Brewster has offered and more,”12BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Buesser said. The water brought into the ivy signifies all theBrewster experiences – long nights of studying, exams, andhard work in between watching sunsets over the lake, trashbag sliding in winter, team trips, and all the bus trips, singingand dancing included, she added.Friday Night’sSenior ActivitiesIn Buesser’s final words to her classmates, she encouragedthem to put down strong roots in the next chapter of theirlives. “Remember the support from those around you,remember your goals, your passion for success, and mostimportantly, remember to have fun in between learning.”Buesser’s encouragement didn’t stop with her graduatingclassmates. “And to those returning to Brewster, look uponthe ivy around campus and remember us. Remember ourgraduating class and those classes before us and realize that itcan be done.”The next chapter of Buesser’s life will begin in September atHarvard University where she plans to play ice hockey. •Seniors and postgraduates sign yearbooks while waiting for theRecycled Percussion concert to begin.l-r: Andrea Cooper, Whitney White ’07, Dr. CooperClass of 2007 GiftThe senior class gift to Brewster Academy was dedicatedon Friday, May 25 during the traditional Ivy Address. TheClass of 2007 presented the Academy with a 10-foot-longdigital scoreboard to be placed at the Smith Center endof Brown Field. •On the eve of graduation, seniors and postgraduates rockedto the sounds of Recycled Percussion, “the most indemandpercussion show touring today.” It wasn’t the band’sfirst Brewster appearance but their Friday night performancewas the best-kept secret on campus until they began rockingon stage in the Rogers Building. •Photos by Marcia Eldredge• www.brewsteracademy.org •13

Student Accomplishments Recognizedat Moving Up Day CeremonyAcademic Dean Marilyn Shea and Mike Cooperlead the senior procession from the Estabrook to theSmith Center for the Moving Up Day ceremony.Photos by Marcia EldredgeThe Monday before commencement the Brewstercommunity gathered for one of the last schoolassemblies of the year to honor and recognize theachievements of numerous students.During the ceremony, seniorsand juniors were inductedinto the National HonorSociety, an organization thathonors students who havedemonstrated excellencein the areas of scholarship,leadership, service, andcharacter. Inducted seniorswere Samuel Avoine,Courtney Bickford, ChrisCason, Karin Clement,Suzanne Fenerty, BradHoyt, Andrew Lowrie,Brendan O’Brien, andElizabeth Siracusa; juniorinductees were Young EunChoi, Teagan Lewis, DerekSenor, and Kate Shavel.The following studentsreceived awards at theceremony. Students arementioned in the order inwhich the awards werepresented.Tina Dearborn ’10(Tuftonboro) received theMyrtle Dodge Scholarship,presented to the returningmember of the freshmanclass who shows a high levelof investment and seriouscommitment to “doing it alland doing it right.”Megan Edson ’09 (Wolfeboro) received the EstherLord Page Scholarship, awarded to the mostpromising returning member of the sophomoreclass. Edson also received the Lower SchoolHistory Award, presented for academic effort andachievement in the study of history.Luke Apfeld ’09 (Wolfeboro) was awardedthe Catherine Lord Scholarship, presented to areturning student from Wolfeboro or Tuftonborowhose effort and contribution to the Brewstercommunity is deemed most worthy.Win Warfield ’09 (West Palm Beach, Florida)received the Thomas A. Palazzo ’75 Scholarship,awarded to a student who exemplifies enthusiasm,determination, and dedication in keeping thehuman spirit alive in everyone he meets.Emily Lesko ’08 (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) receivedthe Warren P. Tyler Memorial Scholarship, given toa member of the junior class who best demonstratesthe qualities of self-reliance and integrity.Young Eun Choi ’08 (Seoul, Korea) receivedthe Dartmouth Prize Book Award, given to thejunior in the top 10 percent of the class who hasdemonstrated intellectual leadership and has madea positive contribution to the extracurricular life ofthe school.Robert Koger ’08 (Scarborough, Ontario) receivedthe Colby Prize Book Award, given to a returningjunior who, through his or her effort and dedicationto academic performance and service to thecommunity, is identified as the outstanding memberof the class.Christopher McKeown ’08 (Richmond, Virginia)received the Holy Cross Prize Book, given to ajunior with exceptional academic achievementin a college preparatory program and who hasevidenced sincere concern for others and aresponsible attitude in all endeavors.Kate Shavel ’08 (North Yarmouth, Maine)received the Harvard Prize Book Award, givento a member of the junior class who qualifies asthe best all-around member of his or her class incharacter, academic excellence, and extracurricularactivity; the Brown University Book Award, givento an outstanding junior attaining high academicachievement combined with true excellencein written and spoken expression; the RobertRichardson History Award presented for academiceffort and achievement and demonstrated passion14BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

for the study of history; and the Upper SchoolScience Award, presented to the student showingdedication to study and achievement in science.Alexander Popp ’07 (South Hamilton,Massachusetts) received the Shirley RichardsonAward, presented to an upper school studentfor his or her academic effort, achievement, anddemonstrated passion for the study of English.Kendra Windsor ’09 (Brooklyn, New York)received the Lower School English Prize, awardedfor excellence in the study of English.Nik Krainchich ’08 (Wolfeboro) received TheBausch & Lomb Science Award, given to the topstudent who has shown excellence in science overthe junior year and who has great promise instudying in the field of science.Justin Ingram ’08 (Cornwall, Ontario) receivedthe Lower School Science Award, presentedto a student showing dedication to study andachievement in science.Samuel Avoine ’07 (St. Perpétue, Québec) receivedthe Upper School Math Award, presented forexceptional effort and achievement in mathematicsstudy.Hyun Ji Chung ’09 (Seoul, Korea) receivedthe Lower School Math Award, presented forexceptional effort and achievement in mathematicsstudies.David Chan ’08 (Taipei, Taiwan) received theESL Award, presented for outstanding effort andachievement in the study of English as a SecondLanguage.Carole LeBlanc ’07 (Grande Digue, NewBrunswick) received the Upper SchoolInstructional Support Award, presented tothat student who has most successfully usedopportunities to achieve academic goals.Alexandra DeLorenzo ’09 (Scituate,Massachusetts) received the Lower SchoolInstructional Support Award, presented tothat student who has most successfully usedopportunities to achieve academic goals.Leigh Feldman ’07 (Okatie, South Carolina)received the Theatre Award, presented inrecognition of outstanding contributions to theBrewster Theater Program.Karin Clement ’07(Pierrefonds, Québec)received the Britton-C o y l e a w a r d i nmusic, presented tothat student showinggreat promise in thestudy of music.Denise Sprague ‘07(Wolfeboro) receivedThe Albert Munnis ArtAward, presented forsuperior achievementin the visual arts.Whitney White ’07(Brooklyn, New York)was honored withthe Dance Award,presented to a studentThe 2007 Winnipesaukean yearbook was dedicated to Boband Maureen Simoneau.demonstrating a dedication to excellence indance.Additionally, three Wolfeboro students wereselected as scholarship recipients from two localorganizations. James Simoneau and ElizabethSiracusa each received a Rotary Club Scholarshipfor their excellence in academics, extracurricular,and athletics successes. Janna Anctil received theFriends of the Libby Museum Scholarship.At the conclusion of the ceremony, the 2006-2007yearbook editors announced that this year’sWinnipesaukean yearbook, which had just arrived,was dedicated to Bob and Maureen Simoneau(James ’07). In dedicating the yearbook to theSimoneaus, editor Elizabeth Siracusa said, “Despitehaving a large family, this couple has adopted allmembers of the graduating class, and has helpedus in unique ways. … sacrificing time and effortfor each and every one of us is how this couplehas lived their legacy at Brewster. Continuing onwithout them next year will be hard, but of coursewe will come back and visit.”Bob is the Academy’s business manager and a clubadvisor, and Maureen is a school librarian andcommunity life parent. They also are the parentsof Megeen ‘02, Paulo ‘93, and Andre ‘90.After the Class of 2007 was dismissed, the flagof the Class of 2008 was presented to Dr. Cooper.The flag will be raised in a ceremony next falland will fly over the school during the 2007-2008academic year.Continued on page 20• www.brewsteracademy.org •15

Marcia EldredgeMarcia EldredgeMarcia EldredgeMarcia EldredgeMarcia EldredgeAnna Parker ‘09 and parents relax on the Senior Patio betweenconferences.Grandparents’ DayCoach TJ Palmer congratulates his softball players. The Bobcats defeatedHolderness School during a home game over Family Weekend.Parent fansKate TurnerAlly Reiner ’10 with her grandparents Herb and Susan Zarkin areshown here prior to a tennis match. After a day of classes, Ally getsready to show her grandparents the athletic prowess of the Brewstergirls’ tennis team!Stone Lauderdale ‘10 took his grandparents to English class.Eric DeMarines ’10 with his grandparents Victor andDorothy DeMarines enjoy the beautiful weather onGrandparents’ Day in May. Brewster grandparentsparticipated in a day of classes and other activities with theirgrandchild(ren) and also spent time with Dr. Cooper learningabout school initiatives. In the afternoon, they headed out tothe fields to cheer on their favorite athletes.• www.brewsteracademy.org •17

Marcia EldredgeBobcat Open Celebrated Legacy of GoodFriend, John NaramoreUnder mostly hot and sunny skies Brewster Academy hosted the Bobcat Open onJune 25 at the Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club in nearby New Durham.In the spirit of friendly competition, alumni,parents, students, friends, and neighbors witha passion for golf and Brewster Academycame together for the Bobcat Open. This year,the Bobcat Open carried on the tradition of aformer local tournament – the Shamrock Open– in recognizing the legacy of a communitymember. The tournament celebrated aman who exemplified the spirit of a “goodneighbor” – the late John Naramore, a formerBrewster board member. As a trustee Johnspent time getting to know the Brewsterfaculty and students and sponsored programsto increase the trustees’ regular involvementwith the faculty and students of Brewster.The top Bobcat team (first place gross) wasthe team of Jon Lovering, Tony Kendall, NoahJohn NaramoreTremblay, and BillSoupcoff. The secondplace gross team comprised Steve Kendall, Tom Bigelow,Bob Hughes, and Russ Smith.Steve Lawton, Robert Lawton, Randy Lawton, and ChrisFerguson were the first place net team. The second place netteam was Tim Melanson (Chris ’08), faculty member CraigChurchill, Chris Melanson ’08, and recent graduate JerryCifarelli ’07.Other top Bobcats included Assistant Director of AdmissionAllie Cooper, who won the Longest Drive for Women;Tim Melanson, who won the Longest Drive for Men; JonLovering, who shot the Closest to the Pin on the 15th hole,and Brian Mills, who won the putting contest.The fun continued into the evening with a dinner and silentand live auctions at the Pinckney Boathouse. In the role ofauctioneer, Brewster trustee Mike Appe set the tone for alively auction that added to the success of the day.In all, more than $30,000 was raised for the John NaramoreScholarship Fund at Brewster Academy.Jim Carey, director of dining services at Brewster, Liz Krauss,Barabara Naramore, and Head of School Mike Cooper.For those who participated and/or sponsored this year’sBobcat Open, thank you for continuing the legacy of ourgood friend John and his commitment to Brewster. •18BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Team GalleryJohn Meehan ‘90, Rob Brown, and Jay Meehanare no strangers to the Bobcat Open.Brewster board member Mike Appe, Brian Mills, Steve Sirois, andPaul Bishop.The Farwells have yet to miss a Bobcat Open!This year’s team: Patrick Henning, Roger Farwell,Meredith Farwell, and Chris Farwell ‘97.Avis Mello, Brooks Stevens ‘75, board member Steve Webster,and former Headmaster David M. Smith.Brewster board member Shawn Smith, Paul Tessier,admissions associate Fred Garnsey,and Bobby Meehan, founder of the Shamrock Open.Second Place (net) Team: Chris Melanson ‘08, Jerry Cifarelli ‘07,faculty member Craig Churchill, and Tim Melanson.Photos by Marcia Eldredge• www.brewsteracademy.org •19

Marcia EldredgeStudent Leaders for 2007-2008 AnnouncedContinued from page 15At the conclusion of the Moving Up Day ceremony,2007-2008 senior prefects Sam Brown and EmilyLesko display the Class of 2008 flag, which will flyover Brewster during the 2007-2008 school year.At the Moving Up Day Ceremony studentsselected for school leadership positions for theupcoming school year were announced.Gold Key SocietyThe Gold Key Society is agroup of students who serveas ambassadors of BrewsterAcademy. They representBrewster to prospectivestudents, parents, and othervisitors to campus. Membersof the society are a part ofthe admissions team, andtheir feedback is integralto enrollment decisions.Interested students areselected through an interviewprocess that focuses on theirknowledge of the school andthe ability to express thatinformation through theirpersonal experience andunderstanding.Head Tour Guides:Erin Knapp ’08 and Emily Lesko ’08For a list of tour guides, see www.brewsteracademy.orgSchool PrefectsStudent prefects, nominated and selected by their peers,are student leaders who work to support the academicteams and serve as the student government. Prefectsfor the class of 2011 will be selected by their peers inthe fall.Senior Prefects:Samantha Brown ’08 and Emily Lesko ’08Emilie Arsenault ‘08Allison Duffy ’08Susan Ngai ‘08Luke Apfeld ‘09Katie Brewster ‘09Kathryn Fox ‘09Nicole Lefebvre ’09Ellen Hayes ’10Isiah Pringle ‘10Judicial Board MembersThe judicial board is made up of students and faculty,and its members serve as leaders in the community andadjudicate student disciplinary cases as determinedand assigned by the dean of students. Its purpose isto help students develop self-discipline and personalstrength and to learn how to become better citizens ina community.Young Eun Choi ’08Ross Cybul ’08Katherine Eastham ‘08Kelsey Glencross ‘08Dan Hutchins ’08Chris McKeown ‘08Chris Melanson ’08Erin Knapp ‘08Noah Schmidt ‘08Josh Askew ’09ProctorsStudent proctors assume leadership roles throughoutthe community and take responsibility for creatingand maintaining a healthy living environment forboarding students. Proctors assist students in socialskill development, understanding community andschool-wide policies, and support students in earningand maintaining Citizenship and John Brewster Scholarstatus.Head Proctors:Scott Cameron ‘08 and Amberlee Jones ‘08Yu-Nien Chien ’08PJ Dailey ’08Rob Koger ‘08Kate Shavel ’08Eric Wasserson ‘08Teraysa White ’08Tyler Wood ‘08James Casale ’09Ryan Cooper ’09Megan Edson ’09Van McLaughlin ’09George Newhall ‘09Peter Rizzo ’09Kendra Windsor ‘09Connor Dunn ‘10Gwen MacDonald ’10Elena Rukhadze ’10Jae Hyun Kim ’09Peter Recht ‘09Adejah Taylor ‘09Max Weinstein ‘09Amanda Graham ‘10Evan Price ‘10Winnipesaukean Yearbook Co-EditorsAlison Waldorf ’08Jennifer White ’08Teraysa White ‘08Outcroppings Literary Journal Co-EditorsAnnie Dearborn ’08Brooke Webster ’08Brewster Browser Newspaper EditorsAlison Waldorf ‘08Griffin Markay ‘08Kelsey Hammond ’10Brittanie Pierce ’10Elena Rukhadze ’1020BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

All-school AssembliesTravis Roy:Live Every Day With An Optimistic Attitude,Regardless of the ObstaclesBy Marcia EldredgeTravis Roy, 32, learned at a young age that it wasimportant to set goals and write them down if youtruly want to achieve them. “I don’t think you have theincentive if you don’t write out your goals,” he stressed.As a freshman in high school, his goal was to playDivision 1 college hockey so he sat down and wrote outhis goals, which he said were “part reality, part fantasy.”He shared them with his parents, who he rememberedsmiling while reading them. His father reminded himthat, “You have to have the grades to get into college.”So Roy, who had mild dyslexia, returned to his bedroomand revised his goals to include maintaining a B averageand breaking 1000 on the SATs.By the time Roy was a senior at Tabor Academy, he wasa highly-recruited high school athlete. On October 20,1995, he achieved the goal he had set for himself nearlyfive years earlier. He stepped onto the ice as a freshmanmember of the Boston University men’s ice hockeyteam, the defending national championship team. Hehad realized his dream and although it would only lastfor 11 seconds, he knew he had made it, that his passion,commitment, and hard work had paid off.Finding His PassionRoy’s journey on the ice and his path to BostonUniversity had started a long time ago in nearby Maine,where he was born in Augusta. His father managed anice rink, so from an early age Roy was never too far fromthe ice. He first stepped onto the ice at age 20 months,wearing figure skates, he wryly acknowledged. “I don’tlike to say that much,” he added, evoking laughter fromthe audience. Although he says he doesn’t actuallyremember this early experience, according to hisparents he just kind of stepped away from them andstarted moving across the ice.By age 3 he was playing hockey, and for the next 15years his father would coach him. He recalled playingon a visiting team at the local Pop Whalen Arena inWolfeboro when he was a sophomore in high school.Roy went to a private school in Maine beforetransferring to Tabor Academy for his junior and senioryears. “Four years at private school was the best fouryears of my life,” he told students.Hockey wasn’t his only sport, however. He prideshimself in being a well-rounded person and says heusually played the sport of the season. But ice hockey“When I woke up [on October 20, 1995], itwas the best day of my life – before it wasover, it was the worst day of my life”• www.brewsteracademy.org •21

All-school Assemblieswas his passion and passion, he says,is the first incentive needed to reacha goal. “You have to find somethingyou love, that you have passionabout,” he said. A second incentiveis pride, he said. “It’s knowing atthe end of the day that you didn’tlet yourself down.”Through those high school years, hispassion and his pride propelled himcloser to his goal. By the time Roywas a senior in high school, he hadbeen contacted by every DivisionI school he had ever dreamed ofplaying for. Just as importantly, hehad broken 1000 on the SATs andmaintained a B average.When it was time to make a decisionabout college, Roy chose BostonUniversity. He was one of sixfreshmen selected for the team thathad won the national championshipthe season before. When he arrivedat Boston University he knew it wastime for new goals. He would studyhard to maintain his grades and he would practice andtrain hard on and off the ice. He knew that of the sixfreshmen, only four would play in the opening game.His goal was to be among those four.Travis Roy autographs his book Eleven Seconds: A Story of Tragedy, Courage,and Triumph for hockey player Emilie Arseneault ‘08.He stepped on the ice, gained possession of thepuck, and delivered a pass. Then, while checking anopponent, he lost his balance, and the momentum tookhim head first into the dasher boards.Photos by Marcia EldredgeThe week of the first game, Roy’s coach called himinto his office, and Roy learned that he was one of thefour freshmen who had been chosen to play in the firstgame. He would play on the third line.“I Made It”“When I woke up [on October 20, 1995], it was the bestday of my life – before it was over, it was the worst dayof my life,” he said.Roy recalled putting his #24 jersey over his head andstanding on the blue line for the national anthem andthen the national championship banner was hung (fromthe previous year’s championship). “Never in my lifehad I been more proud.”That night on the bench, “I received a tap on the backof my shoulder I had waited all my life for.”While down on the ice, he said he thought he wouldjust get on his hands and knees and get back up likehe always did but quickly realized that his brain wasnot communicating with the rest of him. He recalledseeing a glove moving and wondered whose glove itwas before realizing it was his glove and someone elsewas moving his arm but he couldn’t feel it.He knew something was really wrong. He asked forthe trainer to get his father from the stands. His fathercame on the ice and was expecting to tell Roy to get upand play hockey, like he had done so many times in hisson’s hockey career, but instead Roy said, “Dad, I’m introuble.” And then he told his father, “I made it.”“This little kid from Yarmouth, Maine, had made it.”He then recalled the head brace, the stretcher, andthe emergency room. His 4 th and 5 th vertebrae werebroken. Roy was now a quadriplegic, paralyzed fromthe shoulders down.22BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

All-school AssembliesA Positive AttitudeAfter remaining in the hospital for four months, Roymoved to the Shepherd Center, a catastrophic carehospital in Atlanta, to begin rehabilitation. While here,he learned to operate the joy stick on his wheel chair,shoot a gun, and scuba dive.Perhaps most importantly, while there, he realizedthat “little goals lead to bigger goals,” he said. Roydescribed how it took the same energy to get a bagel tohis mouth that it had taken to bench press 150 lbs. justsix months earlier. When he arrived at the ShepherdCenter, his attitude about life slowly began to improveand he realized that “a positive attitude and the energythat comes with it will take you farther than anythingelse.”His smiles started to come back while inrehabilitation.“Live everyday with an optimistic attitude, regardlessof the challenge or obstacles,” he urged the students.To be successful, he said, you have to know yourselfwell. This knowledge of himself eventually made himrealize that he was the same person as a quadriplegicas he was before his injury.Roy talked specifically to the students about a fewthings they are accustomed to hearing as Brewsterstudents, including respect. Roy grew up being told hehad to earn respect but he said he feels that’s wrong.“When you meet someone new, give people respectStudents, including hockey player Kristen Ezard ‘08 with book, wait in linefor Travis Roy to autograph his book, Eleven Secondsright from the start – giving a little more respect rightfrom the start will go a long way.”When it comes to issues suchas drinking, drugs, and sex, hebelieves we all have our ownlittle voice [in the back of ourhead] … as long as you listento that little voice in the back ofyour head then no one is goingto die from a drunk driving accident or from overdosingon drugs, or have an unwanted pregnancy, he said.“You have to findsomething you love, thatyou have passion about.”Roy spoke of his first few weeks at BU and how, aftera first kiss with a girl he really didn’t know, heconfessed, “I love you.” After the student laughtersettled down, Roy reminded the audience that it’simportant to acknowledge those around you and letthem know you love them – and that these remindersshould be a daily occurrence, not a special occasion.“Nothing says love like a good hug,” he said.After Roy’s remarks, he answered questionsfrom students and faculty. When asked aboutwhat situations get him frustrated, he said theindependence that he has lost is frustrating.Although he now lives alone in Boston, he needs24-hour care. Still, through all the frustration, Roy’spositive attitude was apparent.Elaine Fancy ‘07 checks out Travis Roy’s bookfollowing his remarks.“I lost a lot with this accident … and had to findsmiles again. … I feel very fortunate that I can stilllaugh,” he said. •• www.brewsteracademy.org •23

Marcia EldredgeAll-school AssembliesRussell CosbyBy Nicole Weyer“Surroundyourself withpeople thatsupport you.”Russell Cosby, boardmember at the HelloFriend/Ennis WilliamCosby Foundation, visitedour community on April 27to share his experiences ofgrowing up with a learningdifference and beingdiagnosed with dyslexia atage 52.Cosby grew up inPhiladelphia and tried hisbest to get through schoolwithout being singledout, made fun of by otherstudents, or ridiculed byhis teachers. As a hardworker who was frustratedin school, Cosby spentmost days fearful that ateacher would ask him to do somethingthat he was unable to, such as readingaloud from a book or paper or answeringa question. After graduating fromtrade school with his GED (generalequivalency diploma), Cosby beganworking in the airline industry andremained there for more than 30 years.Inspired by his late nephew Ennis,who was also dyslexic, Cosby decidedto undergo diagnostic testing to determineif he too had a learning difference. At age 52,Cosby learned that he was dyslexic and “felt atremendous sense of relief.” Knowing that hecould learn but that he simply learned differentlyfrom others began a process of building selfconfidencethat was long overdue, he said.The next chapter of his life – his college career– would take him away from his family inAtlanta and bring him to Landmark College inNew England and then to Florida as a studentat Florida A&M University. After eight yearsof hard work, countless hours in the library,Conner Dunn ‘10 chatted with Russell Cosby after the All-School Assembly.and a tremendous amount of effort to completegraduation requirements, Cosby graduated fromFlorida A&M in 2003 with his college degree.In sharp contrast to his GED, which he refersto as “simply a piece of paper,” his degree andhis class ring are spoken of and shown off withtremendous pride.One of the biggest lessons he learned in college,Cosby said, was to answer the questions “whyI do what I do, and how do I learn best?” Byasking questions, investing time in buildingskills, seeking out people who could help him,and not giving up, Cosby learned about dyslexia,his learning style, and what he needed to do tosucceed.Cosby encouraged Brewster students to usethe resources available to them and empowerthemselves to ask for help from teachers.“Surround yourself with people that supportyou,” he said. Speaking to a quiet and attentiveaudience, Cosby encouraged communitymembers to follow dreams, to believe inthemselves, and to work toward their goals. •24BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

All-school AssembliesTalent in the House“This All-School was a chance for students to see some of their peers in a different light – in a nurturing, supportive ‘raisethe roof’ celebration. I was amazed at the depth of talent these students have … and they also had a lot of courage to get upand ‘strut their stuff’ in front of the whole school. The students (and adults) in the audience rewarded their efforts withcheering and standing ovations.”~ Nicole Weyer, director of student developmentspring assembly showcased the many musicalA talents of Brewster students. Organized by fine andperforming arts faculty members Dan Clay and AndyCampbell, the assembly featured many students whoshared their talents with the community. SophomoreAnna Parker opened the show singing Elton John’s“Tiny Dancer” accompanied by Andy Campbell on thepiano. Freshman Amanda Graham then performedNorah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why.” Next up, seniorSarah Thompson, who was accompanied by guitaristRyan Pino ‘08, sang an outstanding rendition of Pink’s“Misery” that brought down the house. Pino also waspart of a four-student band that performed “Can’tStop” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and “Hey Ya” byOutKast.The Wind Ensemble and the HOWL chorus alsoperformed. The showcase concluded with the DanceClub moving to its own choreographed dance program.The assembly afforded a great opportunity for theperformers to reveal their musical talents and for theirpeers to enjoy a great show. •Amanda Graham ’10Bank Tangjaitrong ‘07, Tyler Wood ‘08, Alex Moulton ‘08, and Ryan Pino ‘08Members of the Dance ClubPhotos by Marcia Eldredge• www.brewsteracademy.org •25

Marcia EldredgeMarcia EldredgeMarcia EldredgeTim RadleyAround CampusTour Guide DinnerTour guides Emily Reichenbach‘09, Erin Quirk ‘09, NicoleLefebvre ‘09, and Max Weinstein’09 take a break from theirambassador duties and enjoy anend-of-the-year cookout in theirhonor at the Palmer’s house. •SpringfestPeggy ComeauOpening Day atFenwayDining Services Director andRed Sox fan Jim Carey broughtopening day at Fenway Park tothe Estabrook. Here he is in thedining hall serving a “FenwayFrank” with peanuts andCracker Jack, of course. •Chanita Susewi‘10 (right) andSam Avoine‘07 and JamesEllison ‘08(above) enjoythe annualSpringfestcelebration onPalazzo Field.Freshmen Gwen MacDonald and Ben GoldlustTalking TrashOn May 7, freshmen and sophomores inBen Larson’s environmental science classeach carried around a trash bag in whichthey placed all trash they produced on thatMonday. According to Larson, the averageAmerican produces 4 lbs. of garbage perday and having the students collect all thetrash that they produced in one day wasone way of examining their own impact onthe environment. •26BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Outcroppings MagazineAround CampusEvery year Outcroppings is eagerly awaited by the Brewster community forits poems, stories, artwork, and photographs. Produced by students withthe help of Sarah Anderson, who teaches English and journalism, studententries (and some from the faculty) reflect a variety of talents. The 2007 editorswere Annie Dearborn ‘08, Brooke Webster ‘08, Jess Steren ‘07, and AlisonWaldorf ‘08. Below is just a sampling of the works that appeared in this year’sedition:Morning RowBy Spencer Whitehouse ’09A Swinging pendulum of speedGliding on glassReady to flyPeak power as it lifts toward the skyThe click of the oarlocks in rhythm sync with the sounds of natureFive men in whole make oneGraceful beastReady to bite“Skin” by Elaine Fancy ’07RepentanceBy Mark Deering ’09“The Girl” by Nathaniel Cudahy ’07We don’t know how our war will turn outThat none of us could seeOur war would yield countless deadBut never victoryWe have destroyed many thingsI regret what we have doneAnd have not seen what we’ve become.War is hell and no one can say otherSo why must we send our peopleTo kill one another.We don’t know how this war will endAnd we probably never will.See more Outcroppings at www.brewsteracademy.org• www.brewsteracademy.org •27

Fine and Performing Arts NewsThe Complete Worksof William Shakespeare (abridged)By Peggy Comeau“… it was sooo funny ... Wicked awesome job.” ~ Sara Hodges ’07“WORD to that.” ~ Jed Charungcharoenvejj ’07“The play was amazing! Great job you guys!” ~ Karen Abate ’10“Costumes, Scottish accents, hilarious props, gestures,and actions made this so lively! … a play enjoyed by all ages …What a delightful way to end this year!” ~ Faculty member Maria FoundImagine just five students attempting to perform all of Shakespeare’s playsin just 90 minutes – and the result? This irreverent, high-energy, fast-pacedcomedy full of puns, double meanings, and a great amount of silliness – inother words, a fun evening’s entertainment, even involving some audienceparticipation. This production by Brewster’s acting students ran May 17-19 atthe Rogers’ Building and appealed to all ages. The original script was writtenby the Reduced Shakespeare Company, and was London’s longest-runningcomedy, playing for 10 years at the Criterion Theater.Cast members and juniors Amberlee Jones, Nik Krainchich, Alex Moulton,Alison Waldorf, and freshman Brittanie Pierce have all been rehearsingsince fall on this demanding script. All of the actors wereonstage most of the time and the slapstick action was nonstop,with quick changes of costume consisting mostly ofwigs and props such as swords, a butcher knife, and anoccasional inflatable doll or baby carriage. In addition to thephysical demands, the steady dialogue, at times a bit wacky,needed to be delivered at a quick pace, which made it hardto understand occasionally but the humor came through.“I’ve never had so much Shakespeare come at me so fast andfuriously,” declared faculty member BG Hodges ’66 (Anne’03, Sara ’07).The complete cast of The Complete Works ofWilliam Shakespeare (abridged), clockwisefrom back left: Nik Krainchich, AlisonWaldorf, Brittanie Pierce, Alex Moulton, andAmberlee Jones.First was Romeo and Juliet performed by only two students.Waldorf played Romeo and the nurse; and first Pierce, thenMoulton was Juliet, complete with dress and wig. Moultonhas appeared in many Brewster productions, but this oneshowed off his comic talents and physicality at their best. Heproceeded to play many female roles for the rest of the evening,always wearing the same dress, but changing his wig to suit thecharacter. He is to be applauded for his unabashed willingnessto play the fool onstage and for hamming it up so well.Jones in a Groucho Marx disguise, Moulton as commentator, Waldorf in theoversized glasses, and Pierce with a hair ornament and googly eyes, performall 17 of Shakepeare’s comedies at the same time.Photos by Peggy Comeau28BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Fine and Performing Arts NewsIn the depiction of TitusAndronicus as a cookingshow, the title character cutsoff the head of his enemyand bakes it into a pie. Titusyells “Bam!” (á la Emeril)whenever he can. Note thebloody stump on Moultonand the two bloody stumpson Waldorf. Will Pierce be thenext Vanna White with thatsmile?In a gruesome but funny bit, Titus Andronicus became a cooking show,complete with Moulton in chef’s hat, wielding a butcher knife and yelling“Bam!” as often as he could. Moulton was missing one hand and Waldorfwas missing both of hers as well as her tongue but she didn’t miss a line.Juliet believes Romeo to be dead and decides tokill herself with a knife. Moulton discovers it is astage knife that folds, and in a funny bit, pokes it athimself, Romeo, and anything else he can find.In the rap version of Othello, Waldorf was the main rapper. She displayed asteady versatility in all her roles, quickly adapting to character after character,her face reflecting each personality’s thoughts on the frenzied goings-onaround her. Like Moulton she cross-dressed, and played one absurd malelead after another, which showed off her energetic spirit. Waldorf’s senseof humor, though more subtle than Moulton’s, was evident through hercharacterizations.Jones, Pierce, and Krainchich were just as energetic and goofy, constantlyoveracting and showing a side we haven’t seen before.Explaining that all 17 of Shakespeare’s comedies were alike in that theyrepeated the same themes over and over, the cast revealed that all of thecomedies would be performed as one, with Jones donning a Groucho Marxnose, glasses, and eyebrows; Waldorf, huge yellow eyeglasses, and Pierce,glasses with eyeballs that bounced around each time she moved.The history plays were performed as a football game, with some charactersrunning back and forth across the stage and some cheering on the sidelines.And the piece de résistance, Hamlet, was not only performed backwards,but performed three times, each time faster than the previous, in a hilariousbit at the end.Waldorf and Pierce comically kill each othersimultaneously in Hamlet.Much hard work and energy was invested in this production, and the resultwas an evening of laughter. Congratulations to director Dan Clay, the actors,and the crew. •Waldorf is the main rapper inOthello; in the background, NikKrainchich provides the appropriaterap sound effects• www.brewsteracademy.org •29

Community Service ProjectsService to Community and BeyondBegins at BrewsterOne person organizing a meeting withtheir dorm or their club can have animpact on a local walking trail or on a childa world away.Community life is animportant part of thelearning experience atBrewster, and Brewster’sidea of communityand service to thatcommunity extendsoutside the classrooma n d e v e n b e y o n dcampus. During theyear, Brewster studentsoffer their time andtalents to touch thelives of individualsnear and far. In theprocess of using theirskills and talents tobenefit those who needthem the most, servicet o t h e c o m m u n i t yh e l p s s t u d e n t sMembers of Partners in Development with advisor Lisa Lassey develop leadership,time management,organizational, and other skills that benefitthem in college and in life. Service also is agreat way for students to explore possiblecareer options while gaining practicalexperience, developing professional-levelskills and contacts, and in some cases,putting classroom knowledge to the test.In recent years all students were requiredto complete a specific number of hoursof community service each year. To makeservice more meaningful for our students– instead of just an accumulation of hours– we moved to a project-based program in2006, explained Jaime Laurent, director ofresidence life. “A project-based approachrequires planning, action, and reflectionand often is more meaningful because ofthe learning component for the students,”Laurent said.In this issue of BrewsterConnections, we listexamples – locally, nationally, and globally– of “communities” that were impacted bythe services of Brewster students duringthe 2006-2007 academic year.Additionally, Brewster students belong toand lead a number of service clubs thatdirectly impact campus life. These includethe Gold Key Society of tour guides,ambassadors to Brewster who create alasting impression for visitors; BrewsterBig Friends, a group of enthusiasticstudents who plan and organize creativeactivities for the campus’ youngestmembers, the children of faculty andstaff; and the DJ Club, a group of studentswho provide music and entertainment atschool-sponsored events. •Considering anindependent school education?Plan to join usat our fall Open House.Brewster Academy Open HouseOctober 20, 20079 a.m. - 12 p.m.Questions? Call 603-569-7200or e-mail denise_morrill@brewsteracademy.org30BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Marcia EldredgeCommunity Service ProjectsBrewster Big Friend Jed Charungcharoenvejj ’07helps Helen Campbell work on a Halloween projectLocallyAbility Plus Ski ProgramAdopt A HighwayAdult Day Program (Huggins Hospital)Athletic instruction to area youth sports programsBridge Falls PathKingswood Youth CenterLife Ministries Food PantryMeals On WheelsOssipee Dinner BellSunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for WolfeboroSeniors Andrew Borden, Brad Hoyt, and Andrew Lowrie on a tripto Rosie’s Place in BostonRegionally/NationallyAmerican Red Cross Disaster Relief FundAmerican Cancer Society Relay For LifeBoston Rescue MissionChildren’s Hospital BostonDavid’s House (Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth)North American Food DriveRosie’s Place (Boston)The Jimmy Fund – Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteGloballyCamp Stone Civilian Aid Program (Afganistan)Invisible Children (Uganda)Partners in Development (Haiti)UNICEFSave the Dwarf Minke Whales (Australia)On CampusBrewster Big Friends holiday partiesCommunity haunted houseStudent phonathon for the Annual FundFall school-wide beautificationMath tutoring project“Relay For Life gave usthe chance to see [cancer]through the eyes of peoplewith cancer. We were tiredfrom walking, but we knewwe couldn’t quit becausepeople with cancer can’tquit their struggle. We alsohad the financial support ofpeople who supported us sowe couldn’t let themdown.”Marlowe Appe ’102007 Relay For Life Participant• www.brewsteracademy.org •31

AthleticsBoys’ Lacrosse Captures Third TitleSpring Athletic AwardsThe varsity boys’ lacrosse team had another outstanding season in 2007, finishingwith a 13-1 record and winning the Northern New England Lacrosse League(NNELL) title for the third straight year. Brewster went 6-1 in the NNELL withits only loss to rival Kimball Union Academy. With Brewster, Kimball Union, andVarsityBoys’ Varsity LacrosseMIPJohn ConyersCoaches’ Award Rob MarshallCoaches’ Award Nate BillingsGirls’ Varsity LacrosseMVPJillian CampbellMIPTara MeadCoaches’ Award Kelsey GlencrossBoys’ Varsity TennisMIPPaul AlgateMVPJed CharungcharoenvejjCoach’s Award Teddy MohlmanGirls’ Varsity TennisMIPAlly ReinerCoaches’ Award Maria SchäferVarsity BaseballMIPTristan ThompsonMVPJoe BeaulieuCoaches’ Award Eric WassersonGirls’ Varsity SoftballMVPTeraysa WhiteCoaches’ Award Maddy GeorgeCoaches’ Award Kelly O’DonnellBoys’ CrewCoaches’ Award Owen DennisCoaches’ Award Connor DunnMIPJames SimoneauGirls’ CrewCoaches’ Award Kate BuesserMIPGrace ApfeldCoaches’ Award Kathryn FoxVarsity SailingMVPBrad HoytMVPChris CasonCoaches’ Award Kittisak SiripollawatRobert Koger ’08 (#3) and Brendan Marlow ’07Holderness all receiving only one loss within the league, all three teams will sharethe 2007 NNELL Championship – the first tri-champion status in many years.The 2007 season marked the Bobcat’s second consecutive one-loss season, as theywere 15-1 in 2006.“After having such a great year last year, we knew we would have a bulls-eye onour chests this year,” said Head Coach Bill Lee. “Our team responded well to thepressure by playing at a high level throughout the season.”Highlighted victories during the season included those over lacrosse powersPhillips Exeter (10-7), Northfield Mt. Hermon (14-13), Rivers School (17-9), andHolderness (10-8).According to LaxPower ratings, the Bobcats were ranked fifth overall in NewEngland and 52nd in the country.The 2007 Bobcat squad included one All-American, Stephen Keogh ’07 (Toronto,Ontario), and six NNELL All-League selections. Damon Edwards ’08 (Scarborough,Ontario), Brendan Marlow ’07 (Weston, Massachusetts), and Robert Koger ’08(Scarborough, Ontario) were named to the First All-Star Team, and Nate Billings’08 (Woodstock, Vermont), Kevin Whelan ’08 (Topsfield, Massachusetts), and DanHutchins ’08 (Wolfeboro) were named to the Second All-Star Team. Additionally,Keogh and Marlow represented the Bobcats at the Senior East/West All-Star gamein May. Keogh was named Most Valuable Player of the game and scored five goalsfor his team. •32BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

AthleticsBobcat Seniors Honoredfor Interscholastic EndeavorsIn May, select seniors were honored for their consecutive participation in interscholasticsports while at Brewster.The following students were honored for participating in 12 seasons of interscholasticathletics during their four years at Brewster – that’s a sports commitment every trimesterwhile at Brewster or, in terms of mileage, that’s 6,743 miles (on average) that a 12-seasonathlete travels to and from games during his or her Brewster career.12-Season AthletesPaul Algate (Wolfeboro) soccer, Alpine ski, and tennis; Janna Anctil (Wolfeboro)field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse; Kate Buesser (Wolfeboro) field hockey, icehockey, and crew; Hyun Ku Cho (Seoul, Korea) soccer, basketball, and tennis; KimCooper (Wolfeboro) soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse; and Brendan Marlow (Weston,Massachusetts) soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse.Six-Season (or more) AthletesThe following students were honored forparticipating in six or more seasons ofinterscholastic athletics: Jennifer O’Leary(Grafton, Massachusetts) cross-country running,ice hockey, and softball; Elaine Fancy (Moncton,New Brunswick) soccer, basketball, and softball;Alyssa Hennigar (Windsor Junction, NovaScotia) soccer, ice hockey, and crew; DeradPhillip (Lynn, Massachusetts) soccer, basketball,tennis; Jenn Clements (Wolfeboro) field hockeyand lacrosse; Matt Fontaine (Wolfeboro) crosscountryrunning, basketball, and lacrosse; KelseyKirker (Milton, Vermont) soccer, ice hockey, andtennis; Tara Mead (Bedford, New Hampshire)field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse; JirehBillings (Woodstock, Vermont) soccer andAngela Cotherman ’10 lacrosse; Jill Campbell (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia)soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse; Andy O’Brien(Wolfeboro) cross-country running, Alpine ski, and tennis; and Elizabeth Siracusa(Wolfeboro) field hockey and lacrosse.Varsity Award RecipientsStudents who participated in six or more seasons of interscholastic athletics at the varsitylevel received the Varsity Award. These students are:Janna Anctil, Kate Buesser, Kim Cooper, and Brendan Marlow (12)Jennifer O’Leary (10)Elaine Fancy and Alyssa Hennigar (9)Tara Mead (8)Jenn Clements, Kelsey Kirker, and Matt Fontaine (7)Jireh Billings, Jill Campbell, Andy O’Brien, and Elizabeth Siracusa (6) •Did You Know?12 members of theClass of 2007will play forDivision 1 teamsin 2007-2008Spring Athletic Awards,continuedJunior VarsityBoys’ JV LacrosseMVPMIPCoaches’ AwardAlex MoultonRob MessingerJC BuitragoBoys’ 3rd LacrosseMVPCharles DycheCoaches Award Kanji NadaMost Improved Josh BeckwithGirls’ JV LacrosseMVPMVPMIPBoys’ JV TennisMVPMIPCoach’s AwardGirls’ JV TennisCoach’s AwardCoach’s AwardCoach’s AwardJV BaseballMIPCoaches’ AwardCoaches’ AwardBarbara ArmingtonAradith PeikinKerry MeadMax LuckhardtDavid ChanHyun Ku ChoTaylour HoldenDenise SpragueJenn WhiteRob PittYoYo ChienDerek SenorPhotos by Phil Stiles• www.brewsteracademy.org •33

Alumni and Development Office UpdateThe Brewster ExperienceIsn’t Just for StudentsLani and Peter Ford ’80 with daughters Rachel andSummer, 4.After graduating fromBrewster in 1980 likeother alumni I found myconnection to the schoollessening as time passed.Several years ago, throughthe efforts of Brewster’sd e v e l o p m e n t t e a m , Ibecame reconnected. I wasamazed to discover some ofthe great things happeningat the school.I am excited about thefuture of Brewster and theschool’s direction under theleadership of Mike Cooper.I recently joined the boardof trustees and have beenasked to chair the development committee. Asdevelopment chair I have learned how criticalthe Annual Fund is to the continued operationof Brewster. Tuition only covers about 75 percentof the cost of educating a Brewster student. Theschool depends on our support. Please join meand support the Annual Fund this year.Beginning with this issue of Connections, Brewsteralumni, current parents, alumni parents, and evengrandparents will share their Brewster stories withyou and why they have chosen to support BrewsterAcademy. I was able to attend Brewster as a daystudent because of scholarship support, so recentlymy wife Lani and I decided to fund a scholarshipas a way of giving back and of providing the sameopportunity that I had to a deserving student whohopes to attend Brewster.Scholarship support and the Annual Fund arejust two ways of supporting Brewster. There area variety of other ways to be involved. I am inWolfeboro through October and would enjoytalking with you about how you can make adifference at Brewster.Best regards,Peter Ford ’80Trustee and Chair of Development Committeepeter@terrierproperties.com(727) 410-2931Boston Museum of ScienceReceptionThursday, May 10, 2007 – With the late-daysun reflecting off the Charles River, Brewsteralumni, parents, alumni parents, trustees, andfriends enjoyed the evening reception in theMuseum’s Skyline Room. Head of School MikeCooper and Director of Admission Lynne M.Palmer addressed the crowd, sharing campusnews and taking questions from the audience.We were pleased to welcome a number of ournew Brewster families as well – parents ofnewly accepted students who will be coming toBrewster in September. •34Pat Keys (Matthew ‘04); new Brewster parents Meredith and Peter Murphy (Jimmy‘11); Brewster’s Lynne Palmer (TJ ‘08, Jessica ‘09); and Michael Keys (Matthew ‘04)with the Boston skyline behind them.BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Alumni and Development Office UpdatePalmer Moves Into Expanded RoleMike Cooper recently announced that,effective July 1, Lynne Palmer wouldtake on an expanded role as director ofadmission and external affairs.Lynne has been a member of the Brewstercommunity for 20 years. During thistime she has worked primarily in theDevelopment and Admission offices invarious capacities including as actingdirector of development, as director ofparent programs, as associate director ofadmission, and for the past nine years, asdirector of admission.In her new role, Lynne will oversee theoperations of the Admission, Development,and Communications Offices workingwith these teams to develop integratedstrategies and focus Brewster’s efforts onexpanding the Academy’s outreach. Thisoutreach includes listening to and learningfrom Brewster alumni, families, andfriends about their experiences, beginningthis summer with the undertaking of anextensive survey of Brewster alumni.Survey results will hopefully reveal theperceptions Brewster alumni have oftheir Brewster experiences, what theyare looking for from their school, and thepride they share about their alma mater.“I am excited about Lynne’s new role andexpanded responsibilities and what shewill bring to them,” said Cooper. “Shehas consistently demonstrated a clearunderstanding of how the school cancapitalize on its assets to advance itselfin the realm of admissions, and I amconfident that she can take her experience,and prior background in development, toassist the school in achieving its ambitionsin enrollment management, fund raising,marketing, and communications.”Lynne’s husband TJ is a history teacher,coach, and former community life parent.Their children, TJ ’08 and Jessica ’09, areBrewster students and son Brady is in theeighth grade. They reside on campus.“TJ and I have had a full and rewardingexperience in our quick 20 years here,”Lynne said. “I am looking forward to theopportunity to help define how we keepour students and families connected toBrewster and ensuring that our alumnifeel the most value and sense of pridein their continued relationship withBrewster.” •Bob Bierweiler ‘39 enjoyed his visit withMike Cooper at the Museuam of Science reception.Alumni – We Need You!Becoming a class agent at Brewster Academy is a wonderfulway to help your school while maintaining contact with yourold friends! We are actively recruiting Brewster alumni tobecome class agents. If you have any interest in this importantvolunteer role or would just like to know a little more aboutbecoming a class agent and the other exciting volunteeropportunities at Brewster, please contact Martha Trepanier ’83in the Alumni and Development Office at 603.569.7135 or bye-mail at Martha_Trepanier@brewsteracademy.orgI look forward to hearing from you!• www.brewsteracademy.org •35

Alumni NewsReunion 2007June 1-3Friday Night:Dinner and Party at Pinckney BoathouseR e u n i o nW e e k e n dkicked off witha w e l c o m e -back receptionand dinner atthe PinckneyBoathouse onFriday evening.Alumni fromHead of School Mike Cooper visits with Bruce Crowther ‘64at Friday evening’s dinner.the 1940s tot h e 2 0 0 0 senjoyed seeingo l d f r i e n d sand meetingnew ones. TheB o a t h o u s ed e c k s w e r efilled with folkssharing storiesand laughter asthe sun set overWolfeboro Bay.Saturday:Touring CampusA good crowd turned out in front of the Academicbuilding for the campus tours conducted by LizSiracusa ’07, Matt Fontaine ’07, and Director ofAdmission Lynne Palmer (TJ ’08, Jess ’09). “Thestudents gave a real sense of campus life today ontheir tours,” said Palmer. Siracusa reported, ”They[the alumni] loved the Smith Center, and thoughtthat Anderson Hall was a great addition to ourcampus!”Brewster TodayIn Anderson Hall following the tour, MikeCooper presented “Brewster Today,” a state-ofthe-schoolupdate of campus-planning initiatives.Some of these intiatives include accoustical,lighting, seating, and proscenium enhancementsto Anderson Hall, and proposed on-campus tenniscourts. “I enjoyed seeing the plans and pictures ofwhat will be happening on campus,” said Jeanne(Gould) Morrison ’62.Cruising on the Winnipesaukee BelleAlumni of all ages (along with their families andfriends) gathered at Wolfeboro’s town docksSaturday afternoon to take a chartered cruiseaboard the Winnipesaukee Belle, a turn-of-thecenturypaddle boat that meandered along thecoast on a two-hour trip to Alton Bay and back.Animated conversations and beautiful views ofthe surrounding mountains filled the afternoon.Diane Rogers Quayle ’56 and husband Bill Quayleat the Boathouse.Photos by Craig Churchill, Peggy Comeau, and Martha Trepanier ’83Jeannette Gould Morrison ‘62and husband Bob Morrison on the lake cruise.36BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Alumni NewsEd Davis, Amy Kimball ‘82, Ed Sawin ‘82, and Ed’s wife Kai enjoycruising on the Winnipesaukee Belle.Rob Bayles ‘73relaxes on theWinnipesaukeeBelle with twinsAaron andZachary.The breeze off the lake was a welcome respite fromthe heat, and the boat’s canopy kept the occasionalshowers at bay. While disembarking, one youngalumna was overheard saying, “I didn’t realize I’dhave such a good time!”10-Year Barbecue for the Class of 1997More than 30 members of the Class of 1997 andvarious members of the faculty (past and present)braved the occasionally adverse weather and theride in a Brewster bus down the narrow dirt roadto the Palmers’ lakeside home for a barbecue onSaturday. The rain came often and hard but it didn’tstop everyone from catching up and enjoying eachother’s company. Fortunately the sun came outbriefly so we could snap a class photo. Thanks to allthose who attended and a special thanks to Lynneand TJ Palmer, Topher Grace, and Gordon Kaywinfor hosting the Class of 1997 Barbecue!The Golden Bobcat ReceptionThe Class of 1957 celebrated their 50-year Reunionfirst with a get-together at Hall-of-Famer Dave andAnn Pollini’s home in Wolfeboro. The group thenproceeded to Lord House for the annual GoldenBobcat Reception hosted by Mike and AndreaCooper. Pop Whalen, another Brewster Hall-of-Famer – and long-time athletic director – alsojoined the reception. This event honors those whograduated 50 (or more) years ago. Mike Cooperpresented each attending member of the class of1957 with a certificate and 50-year pin.More than 30 members of the Class of 1997 and various members of the faculty (past and present) attended a barbecue at the lakeside home of Lynneand TJ Palmer. Recognize any of these folks?• www.brewsteracademy.org •37

Mike Cooper presents a certificate and 50-year pin to a Golden BobcatSaturday Night Banquetand PartyThe Estabrook was filled withalumni and their partners,former and present faculty,and members of the staff onSaturday night, all celebratingthe 2007 Reunion. Duringthe reception, the sounds oflaughter and warm, livelyconversations rang throughthe hall as greetings wereexchanged, friendshipsrekindled, and memoriesrecalled.Before the banquet began,Head of School Dr. MichaelE. Cooper welcomed all thereunion classes and congratulated the class of1957 on their 50th Reunion. Healso acknowledged the oldestgraduates in the room (1943 alumniElna Bunker and Roger Thurrell),and mentioned that a member ofthe class of 1937 (Betty KirklandFerris) had been at the luncheonearlier that day. The youngest alumspotted on campus during theweekend was Brooke Lovett ’04.The alum that traveled the farthestwas Ed Sawin ’82 who with hiswife Kai traveled from Hawaii forhis 25th Reunion.Cooper also pointed out that therewas a legacy family representingMembers of the Class of 1992 and their guests enjoy the Saturday night banquet.four generations of Brewster graduates inattendance – Michael Kupper ’92 and his motherLinda Stevens Roeder ’61. Roeder is the daughterof the late Olive Averill Stevens ’25, and Stevensis the daughter of the late Frances Hayden AverillHorn ’03.Candace Crawshaw ’64, head of the AlumniAssociation, introduced herself, welcomed all thealumni, and thanked all those attending. Rev. HarryWidman (Sara ’76, Greg ’78, and Kristianne ’80)said grace and the dinner began, with non-stopconversations heard from all tables. After dessert,the class of 1997 went up to the mezzanine towatch their senior slide show – actually a videocreated by Topher Grace in his senior year. Inspite of the lightening and thunderstorms later inthe evening, alumni continued to linger over theirconversations. •Farleigh (Goss) Barnhart ‘97 with daughter Lucyand faculty member Byron MartinForrest Letarte ’02 and Rylan Okie ‘0238BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Alumni NewsHooplaLabors of Love OnlineThis review of my previous column’s plea will be in a quizform to see whether anyone actually bothers to read myintroductions.What did I beg you for?Suggestions for future Hoopla columns.What was the possibility I offered if no one sent suggestions?I said that I’d try to get my good friend Bill Meehan ’92 to writemore on his favorite subject: “The Excitement of Selling LifeInsurance.”For those long-time Hoopla readers, you may remember Bill takingme to task six or seven years ago, complaining of my glorifyingthose alums able to sail around the world backwards or climb everyavailable peak or mound. He wanted me to focus on the working9-to-5 alums. I challenged Bill to come up with an interesting pieceon his occupation as a life insurance salesperson. I was quicklyput in my place when I received his fascinating account, which Iimmediately published for all his soon-to-be fans. When I contactedhim for another installment, I really didn’t expect to hear from him,but another impressive put-down reached me within minutes. Iknow Bill’s fans will be rooting for him, as well they should, whenthey read his account at the end of this column.But first, back to my quiz.What did I promise to focus on for this column?Yep, here are write-ups on several young alums who have set uponline entrepreneurial means of offering viewers forms of art, beit poetry, photography, or “life-like electronic sculptures.” Theseindividuals were brave and contacted me by e-mail. If there areothers of you who would like to be made rich and famous, justwrite!When clearing his land, Hoopes and his helpers used the quarryrocks they dug up to make walls around his 2 1/2-acre mini banana“plantation.” As Hoopes lugged some rocks into place a youngBahamian man rode by on his bike and yelled over his shoulder,“Many rock walls, mon!” Hoopes had been searching for a name forhis hilltop home and liked the native ring to the man’s greeting!Please contact me at my island e-mail address:islesman@batelnet.bs. Or you can write me care of my mailforwardingaddress:All best wishes,Hoopes, P.M.B. # 100411 Walnut StreetGreen Cove Springs, FL 32043Matt Hoopes was a faculty member from 1975to 1996. During this time he and his journalismstudents founded The Brewster Browser, theOutcroppings literary magazine, and the BAPA(Brewster Academy Photo/Address) book.Since his “retirement” from the classroom in1996, Hoopes has worked as the Young AlumniCorrespondent from his hilltop house in theBahamas or from his island in Maine, helping tokeep the alumni connection alive. In each issuehe brings life-after-Brewster stories to the pagesof his Hoopla column.• www.brewsteracademy.org •39

Alumni NewsHooplaEric Haucke ’77,Photographer of the Natural Worldwww.erichaucke.comIn his senior year Eric was put in charge of theschool’s darkroom which in those days was buriedin the basement of the Ac. He was also the trustedguardian of an expensive 8-inch Cassegrain telescopeand on a bitter cold night in January, Eric was ableto photograph an object that flashed out of the skyand crashed into a nearby ice-bound pond. Early thenext morning Eric dragged his astronomy teacherto the scene of theextraterrestrialvisitation, toting hiscamera and Geigercounter. The site wascrowded with CivilDefense workers, TVcrews, and police, butEric talked his wayin and sampled thesoil with his Geigercounter, which tickedaway noisily, revealingelevated radiationlevels. Wolfeboro’slocal newspaper, TheGranite State News,came out the nextday with a front pagepicture of Eric ... and,as they say, the rest ishistory!Eric now livesin Santa Cruz,California, butbefore settlingin Santa Cruz helived in San Diego,where he discoveredscuba diving and– wanting to takehis camera with him everywhere – the beautyof underwater photography. He joined the SanDiego Underwater Photographic Society andfound a welcome connection between scuba,travel, and photography. According to hiswebsite, “Underwater photography is technicallychallenging and physically taxing – andaltogether different from photography on land.… The group provided a fertile environmentwhere he was able to substantially improve histechnical and artistic skills.”In recent years Eric’s been drawn into digitalphotography and the ability to edit imagesdigitally. While the process involves addingsimilar aesthetic value to his work, he uses toolsand skills different from those in the conventionaldarkroom.The move to Santa Cruz broadened Eric’sinterests again – providing a variety of differentphotographic subjects ranging from redwoodforests to ocean canyons. He continued to traveland dive, and his enthusiasm for terrestrialimages was reinvigorated. His focus remains onthe natural world.40BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Alumni NewsHooplaIn recent trips to the Caribbean and the South Pacific, Ericobserved the decline in aquatic life caused by human influences,a decline that has been noted by photographers from aroundthe world, he notes on his website.Eric’s work has brought him valuable recognition. The image“Chrysaora Jellyfish, Monterey Bay” earned first place in acontest in Rodale’s Scuba Diving magazine as well as a liveaboarddive trip to Palau in the Pacific Ocean. Further positivefeedback was provided by the New Orleans Aquarium when itpurchased a jellyfish image for its permanent collection.Eric wrote that there has been increasing interest in hisphotographs (Photo Researchers in New York have handledhis best work for the past 10 years) and that brisk sales haveearned him a semi-annual cup of coffee. When not revealing themysteries of the natural world via his photography, Eric worksin a northern California hospital, saving lives as a respiratorytherapist. •• www.brewsteracademy.org •41

Alumni NewsHooplaDavid Harbilas ’90,Poet and Online Publisherwww.FourCornersPoetry.com“I doubt you’ll remember, but you gaveus a weekend assignment of writing apoem in the spring of sophomore English.“You gave the poem an A … thatencouragement was enough to fuel mydesire, possibly for the rest of my life.”It was my first attempt and I comparedmy mind’s bad thoughts to a garbagecan I could empty at will. You gave thepoem an A, not that it could have beenthat good, but that encouragement wasenough to fuel my desire, possibly forthe rest of my life. However, I’m too oldnow to believe that poetry will ever be amoney-making venture, but I do believeit is vital to the world.Four Corners has been published on anirregular schedule since the spring of 2004.It was something I’d always wanted to do,but never felt it possible until I began myMFA at the Bennington Writing Seminarsat Bennington College. I met a number ofother students who were beginning similarprojects with a fair degree of success: onefriend had been published (Billy Collins,U.S. Poet Laureate 2001-03) and anotherhad a poem published in the annual BestAmerican Poetry Series (Doubleday).I was lucky enough to have a few wellknownpoets send me poems for my firstissue: Charles Simic, a former teacher ofmine at the University of New Hampshire,who won the Pulitzer in 1990 for his book,The World Doesn’t End, was kind enoughto send a poem (which was later reprintedin his most recent book, My NoiselessEntourage) and agreed to a brief interview;and Ted Kooser contributed three poemsprior to being appointedU.S. Poet Laureate afew months later. Thecurrent issue featurespoems by Jeanne MatieBeaumont, Jesse LeeKercheval, and theRomanian poet MirceaIvanescu, translated byAdam J. Sorkin, with an interview withSorkin on translation.I’m hoping to have the magazine ona regular bi-annual publicationschedule from now on. As forthe submission process,it’s really quitesimple: thoseI chooseto acceptare notifiedsix monthsi n a d v a n c eand paid withc o n t r i b u t o r ’ sc o p i e s . T h i sp r a c t i c e i su n f o r t u n a t e l ycommon with literaryjournals, as virtually alllose money – but a fewgain the support of theircontributors. Those that Icannot accept are sometimesgiven a note of encouragement,but it’s simply impossible t opersonally reply to all the submissions.At the height of the season I can expectto receive anywhere from 10 to 30submissions a week of about three tofive poems each. I do my best to respondwithin two to three months. I once hadsome of my own poems in the mail for 10years! The particular magazine I’d sentthem to was known for taking its time. I’dtotally forgotten all about them!The quality of the submissions can rangefrom the truly startling to the Hallmarkcard variety. If someone sends somethingwith a copyright sign printed somewhereon the manuscript, it’s obvious they don’tknow what they’re doing, as by law everywriter owns the right to whatever theysend out. I’ve received poems that weresmudged, printed poorly, creased sooften that it’s obvious they’ve been sentto several other magazines. Sometimespoems are accompanied by photography;one I recall was a picture of rotting fruitand vegetables!Some poets are pretty damned strange,something I love! I’ve received freebooks in exchange for free copiesof the magazine, free reviewcopies of chapbooks, and poemsprinted on rainbow-coloredstationery. The most bizarresubmission came from adeath-row inmate. It washand-written, completewith a cover letter,explaining his situation.He was “an innocent man ...appealing his conviction,” whohad published poems in a few smallmagazines and wanted to submit somefor my consideration. I won’t identify him,but he was involved in a high-profile casein the early 1990s in which he and twoother men were convicted of killing threechildren in a supposedly satanic ritual.42BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Alumni NewsHooplaKen Murphy ’90, Electronic Artistwww.blinkybug.comI’ve been in touch with Ken over the past severalyears, though he was at a clear disadvantage inour correspondence in that he had to deciphermy sketchy handwriting. Ken moved west aftercollege, and he now lives in San Francisco wherehe works for KQED, a public television and radiostation – and for himself. His skills include webdevelopment, scripting, music, photography, andinteractive media.Ken writes that over the past few years “I’vereally rediscovered my inner nerd and havebecome a sort of electronic artist/tinkerer/orsomething-or-other.” While Ken did offerto try to describe what he’s actually beenworking on these past years, he suggestedreaders watch his interview (www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRovTa7GMig [or do aYouTube search for “Murphy”]), which showsone of the interesting creations he made aftermentoring a robotics class.Ken continued, “I’ve also managed to get acouple of articles published in Popular Sciencethis past year. One article was about the‘blinkybugs’ seen in my interview. I’ve alsowritten a how to article showing the stepsneeded to convert an antique radio into aniPod amplifier (and, yes, I did receive hatemail from antique-radio aficionados.) AndI’ve led a few workshops at some of the sciencemuseums around the city.”Ken feels his “weird little hobby” has takenon a life of its own and that he’s just doing hisbest to enjoy life and to extend his adolescencewell into his 30s! •Ken conducting a workshopon making “blinkybugs”I chose to reject his poems, which werenot bad, but it seemed he was looking forpolitical support, and I didn’t want themagazine to appear to have any politicalagenda.As for my own poems, I have some in thisspring’s Poetry East Magazine, which ispublished at DePaul University. I have anessay on the poets Jane Kenyon and AnnaAkhmatova in the Associated WritingProgram’s The Writer’s Chronicle. Mypoem “To the Man Renting Tuxedos”was published last year by PuddingHouse Publications as part of their“Give ‘em Shelter” Award Series. I’mpresently working on my first full-lengthcollection.Here’s a poem I published a few years agoonline. It’s the first poem I wrote that madeany sense – if that makes any sense!”North End Butcher ShopThe butcher keeps offal, tripe, and kidneyson display behind the counterlike trophies, and customers standwith dollar bills in their hands.I remember the day someone whisperedbehind me in eighth grade English.A paper was folded into a secret shapeand passed along a chain of handsuntil it was takenand pinned on a boardfor everyone to see my name. •• www.brewsteracademy.org •43

Alumni NewsHooplaCatching Up With Bill Meehan ’92,Insurance Salesperson Extraordinairemade a reference to my friend Bill Meehan ’92 in my intro to lastI issue’s column and then sent him an e-mail, telling him to come upwith chapter two of “Fun and Games Selling Life Insurance” in case Ididn’t hear from anyone. Within minutes, I received the following withthe note, “Hoopes, you ask, you get!”Waltham Employee Helps Save Man From DrowningBy John Dube, web communications, Aetna Insurance CompanyReprinted with permissionEvents unfolded justbefore 1 p.m. on Dec. 21when a two-car accidentnear Boston sent oneof the vehicles hurtlingdown an embankmentand into the CharlesRiver. Bill Meehan and hiswife were driving downSoldier ’s Field Roadwhen they came upon theaccident scene no morethan a couple of minutesafter it happened. Meehan spotted the Honda SUV floating inthe river, pulled off the road and ran down the riverbank.The heavier front end of the car was beginning to dip belowthe surface and the driver appeared to be unresponsive. Threemen had raced to the river’s edge and all dove in withouthesitation.Meehan, a seasoned triathlon (running, bicycling and swimming)athlete, was confident of his ability to reach the vehicle and driver.But, having grown up on the shores of New Hampshire’s LakeWinnipesaukee, Meehan knew well what frigid water could doto a body – and quickly.When the three swimmers covered the 30 yards to the vehicle,they found the windows rolled up and the doors locked. Theyshouted to the driver to unlock the doors, but he still was notfully responsive.One of the men then climbed over the top of the car andsucceeded in popping open the vehicle’s tailgate. All three thenmoved inside the car, grabbed hold of the driver and pulledhim out.But they were not yet home free. The frigid water and desperateexertion had begun to take their toll, and the swimmers foundthey were suddenly extremely fatigued in deep water.“The water was really cold, and at some point I couldn’t feel myhands any more,” Meehan said. “I started to lose steam. We were30 yards out, but it seemed like 50 yards.”Luckily, while the three men were working furiously to free thedriver from the car, two police officers had jumped in the water,reaching the car shortly after the driver was freed. They took thevictim off the hands of the weary rescuers and swam him back toshore. The car sank from view before they reached shore.“There were three of us out there, but I don’t think we couldhave taken him in – we were that cold,” said Meehan. “Thecombination of all of us jumping in and the police taking overworked out perfectly.”With a confluence of emergency personnel and media soongathered on shore, Meehan and his wife were unable to leavethe scene for more than an hour. Having taken time at lunch foran appointment, Meehan and his wife had to get back to work– but not before a detour home. “I took a shower, got changedand then went back to the office and did a rate renewal.”At first, no one knew that Meehan’s day had been different fromany other until a coworker asked why he was not dressed in hisusual business attire. Another saw him on the news.“He hadn’t told a soul,” said David Swords, Meehan’s supervisor.“He went back to his desk and was eating a sandwich. He’s trulya humble, decent kind of guy. Doing something for someoneelse comes naturally to him, so it really didn’t surprise me thathe did this.”Meehan’s coworkers were understandably proud of theircolleague and offered heartfelt congratulations. They alsomanaged to inject a little humor into what turned out to be a verylong day. Meehan recalled one quip in particular. “Boy, you’ll doanything to hang onto a member.”I really can’t wait to ask Bill for chapter three! •44BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Alumni NewsClass NotesTell Us How You’re Doing!We want to know what you’re up to. Whether it’s a newaddress, a job change, a marriage, a new baby, or anyother news you’d like to share with your classmates,please drop us a line (and/or a photo) and we’ll try toinclude it in the next BrewsterConnections.Send your news to:Office of AlumniBrewster Academy80 Academy DriveWolfeboro, NH 03894or e-mail us at alumninews@brewsteracademy.org1937Jane (Smith) Piltz writes, “Though our classwas small, we are still ‘hale and hearty’. Ikeep in touch with my roommates of thatera – Barbara (Spencer) Levesque ‘36, Betty(Kirkland) Ferris, Jean (Wormood) Cross,and Marion (Gleason) Peterson.My two years at Brewster were thebest ever with lots of memories.My sixth great grandchild was bornin Texas last May.”1945Pat (Wilkinson) Catalfo enjoystraveling and spending time withher family and friends. She hasthree grandsons ages 32, 24, and 19.“They are a big part of my life.”1946Diana (Kirkpatrick) Johnson isselling pastel pet portraits andlandscapes.60th Reunion!1948Fernando “Nandy” Barsanti andhis wife have been married 56years. He’s looking forward to the60th Reunion.Galen Pierce and wife, Joan, havefour children.Catherine (Irish) Dillon and her husbandhave been living in Lewiston, Idaho. Heis a retired social worker and works withdifferent Indian tribes in the area. She islooking forward to the 60th Reunion.1949Nancy (Reissfelder) Hoppe, who lives inLargo, Florida, writes, “This past spring, whilelearning more about local politics and ourdemocratic candidates, I became interestedin a third candidate, Gigi (Virginia Brown)Arntzen, running for City Commission. Itturns out that Gigi is a former resident ofWolfeboro, lived right across the street fromBrewster, and attended the Academy her first2007 graduate Burke Lord with his grandmother, Patricia Varney Rankin ’47,and his brother, Ben Lord ’04year of high school (1963). Her parents, Ruthand Bob Brown, owned what was once theWool Corner and her brother Jack lives inTuftonboro and works in Wolfeboro. Gigi is abright, talented, witty and extremely capablewoman whom I was proud to support in herwinning campaign! She gave me permissionto tell her story and would like to hear fromanyone who might remember her.”1957In rallying his classmates for their 50threunion, Dave Pollini collected the followingupdates : Margery (Ter Weell) Gagne writes,“I’m no longer a Yankee! After living in NewEngland for 60 years, Steve and I moved toLexington, Virginia,two years ago. We lovethe Blue Ridge andAllegheny mountains.Hey classmates, comeand visit!Madelyn (Shannon)To d e s c o l i v e s i nWolfeboro and workedwith Dave Pollini inthe Pro Shop at thelocal Kingswood GolfGlub. Madelyn isretired but does somenursing care help forpeople in the area.L e o H u r l e y a n dhis wife have beenworking with antiquessince leaving Brewsterand have a shop onRoute 1 in Hampton,New Hampshire.Dave Pollini retired as PGA Professionalfrom the Kingswood Golf Club after 38years. He has since opened Dave’s PGA GolfShop on Lehner St. (formally Factory St.).Dave and Ann’s son Jay was recently PGAPlayer of the Year in New Hampshire, andOur Apologies: BrewsterConnections inadvertentlyreported inaccurate information on HerbMacMartin ‘47 in the Spring 2007 issue. We regretthe error and apologize to Mr. MacMartin.• www.brewsteracademy.org •45

Alumni NewsClass Notesworks at Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club inNew Durham, New Hampshire. DaughterSusan (also a good golfer) works at the localWolfeboro Falls Post Office.Judy (Hart) Schuller is married to Peter, acollege professor in Oxford, Ohio. Peter andJudy visited Wolfeboro and Brewster ontheir way to see Judy’s daughter in Maine.David Ross and his wife Carol live in Naples,Florida. Dave retired from an investmentfirm in Naples and enjoys playing golf, andhe and Carol love the Florida beaches.Ronald Sinclair and his family live inEpsom, New Hampshire. Ronnie was apolice officer in Concord, New Hampshire,for 13 years, followed by three years in Bow,New Hampshire, before working for 23 yearsas a security officer in the Concord courts.Carolyn (Haskins) Roth and her husbandWayne live in the mountains of Boulder,Colorado, where Carolyn builds miniaturedoll houses.Nancy (Goodwin) McKay has a large familywith 12 children, 25 grandchildren, andseven great grandchildren. Nancy ownedWhites Edgewood Restaurant in Alton, NewHampshire, for 10 years.To escape the cold northwinters, Nancy andhusband Chuck travelthe southern states intheir motor home.1959Peggy (Reissfelder)Smith is retired fromworking as a CPA forN e w H a m p s h i r e ’ sdepartment of education.She loves her home,which she shares withher longtime friend,Becky Smith, and threebeautiful collies.13-year project! I’m in my 10th year!” Shetravels frequently and has been cross-countryskiing in Alaska and hiking in Greece andSwitzerland. Smalley has three grandsonsages 2, 4, and 6, whom she sees weekly.1960Mike Linquata has lived in California since1968. “I would like to see some of my oldclass mates. I saw Mike Capone two yearsago after 45 years.”1970Carlos Noble is living in Coral Gables,Florida, with his wife and two children.Carlos is in the banking business and enjoysplaying golf and spending time with hisfamily.1976David Bergeron writes, “I’ve been livingin Dallas for the last 20 years. Currentlyworking in the mobility industry, sellingdriving aids for people with disabilities.”1977Rob Spano writes, “Still writing music,still selling insurance, still breathing! Bestwishes to all!1978 30th Reunion!Scott Mason writes, “All is well on HamptonBeach. I’m a single father of two great kids.My son will be off to college in the fall, andmy daughter will be entering her senior year.I spend my free time fishing, kayaking, andseeking out adventure with an amazinggirlfriend!”1979Terry Akins writes, “Things are status quoout here on the left coast. I am still sellingtelevision airtime to national advertisers,but I am a few weeks away from becominga reserve deputy sheriff with the LosAngeles County Sheriff’s Department. Wego through the same application processand background investigations as the fulltimedeputies (we just don’t get paid!). Agreat way to give back to the community!I have been working in the Academy forseveral months and when we graduate, I’llbe working patrol a few days a month inCompton, a very rough neighborhood!”Terri Valliere writes, “I haven’t kept in touchwith any of my classmates or teachers. Iwas in the south for many years but nowam back in New England for a spell. I’mPeggy ComeauJane (Clow) Smalley isbusy hiking sections ofthe Appalachian Trail.She has completed 1,400miles of the 2,175-miletrail. “This will be aThe class of 1957 at the Golden Bobcat reception during Reunion Weekend.46BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Alumni NewsClass Notesliving in Portland, Maine, where I am thedirector of Inpatient Services for Crossroadsfor Women, Inc. I’m a clinical social worker,sometimes sailor, sometimes potter, spiritualseeker, avid hiker, aspiring weaver – andgratefully happy!”1980Jock Bradley writes that “Many yearshave gone by since last writing ... Brewsterdeveloped my photo-taking journey. Formany years I have been a pro photographerliving in New York City and the PacificNorthwest. My career has redefined itselfover time, but traveling has always beencentral to its focus. My work can be found inmost all of the major sports magazines thesedays along with a coffee table book calledTorrent. Those of you in the medical businesswill likely see a recently-shot ad campaignfor a new drug, Exforge. For the past twoyears I’ve been living in Hood River, Oregon,– one of my favorite places. Despite advicefrom my friends, I’ve embarked on buildingmy first home. While frustrating in itsdemands, it is a creative extension for me. Iinvite you to contact me: jock@jockbradley.com or if you just want to look at somephotos: www.jockbradley.com.1981Sam Kramer is finishing his sixth year withAlley Wheel Repair Specialists, a mobilerepair business, and writes, “Took a weekto heli-ski in Alaska this past February. Theysay Alaska has the best terrain in the world.I would not argue that, it was incredible.Dawn and I both made it back safely.”1982D i a n n e A d a m s l i v e s i n M a l d e n ,Massachusetts, and works in accounting forutility contractor R.J. Devereaux Corp. Herinterests include travel and she writes: “I’vemade many friends around the world andenjoy visiting them! My trip to Jamaica wasincredible. I stayed with a family in Kingstonfor 11 days and was taken to all 13 parishes,visited the Trelawny Yam Festival, and timedthe trip to be able to catch “Carnival!” It wasnice to experience the non-touristy side ofJamaica.”Richard Beaupre writes: “I just go to workand play golf whenever I get the chance. MyAmy Kimball ’82, who celebrated her 25thReunion this year, and her dad John Kimball’57, who celebrated his 50thwife Joyce and I adopted our daughter, InahRose, 5 years ago from the Philippines. Atage nine, she’s a lot of fun! Looking forwardto seeing all!”Robin (Chalmers) Mason lives in Bedford,Massachusetts with her husband Jerod anddaughter Kayleigh, who was born in 2002. “Iwork on freelance projects that combine mywriting, editing, and marketing skills.”Greg Cote and wife Judy have three children:Thomas, 5, Natalie 3 1/2, and Sara, 1. Theylive in Groton, Massachusetts, and Greg is asystem engineer. The former classmates hewould most like to see back on campus areTom Esty, Amy Kimball, and Paul Hyde.Randall Elkin writes: “Life these days isfilled with my wonderful family. Amandaand I have been married for almost five yearsand have Gabe, 2, and Adelaide, 4. We livein South Natick, Massachusetts, in an oldfarmhouse (1875) that we renovated. I starteda family fitness business in a second locationnow so wish us luck! I must be insane takingon more, but it’s a fun business, and we’retrying to build our future.”Greg Fallon writes: “Things here inHopkinton, Massachusetts, are great. Ihave the two most wonderful children inthe world – Tyler, 3 1/2, and Maggie, 2, – anadoring wife, Carin, and a beautiful home.I truly am a blessed man! I DO have a job insales but when I’m not selling, I’m biking,running, skiing, and snowshoeing. ”Peggy ComeauAlice (Hall) Bell and husband Albert have14-year-old twins, Victoria and Terrence, andAlice has a stepdaughter Tiffany, 25. Theylive in Jersey City, New Jersey, where Aliceworks for Jersey City Episcopal CommunityDevelopment. She previously worked intelecommunications. She enjoys being anactive parent in Little League.Kevin Hampsey and wife Christine live inJaffrey, New Hampshire, with Logan, 7, andtheir pets. Kevin enjoys golf, tennis, andbaseball. His most enjoyable BA memoriesare baseball and cross-country.Heidi (Hatfield) Starr writes: “I live in Dallasand am happily married with three children.I’m a retired ICU nurse and currently a fulltimeMom! My hobbies involve the healthclub, Bible study, remodeling our house, andspending time with friends and family.”Breckie Hayes-Snow and husband Ricklive in Contoocook, New Hampshire, withtheir two children, Sarah, 8, and Arthur, 5.Breckie is a legal services attorney. She says,“Skiing is what we all look forward to themost, but we love the lake in the summer.Sarah is on the swim team, and Arthur hasstarted hockey.”Donald Hayward and wife Jennifer havetwo children, Jonathan, 25, and Jacob, 19, aswell as three cats. They live in Union, NewHampshire, and Donald is the operationsmanager for Ossipee Aggregates. He enjoyshunting, fishing, and camping and recentlyreturned from a trip to Florida.Wendy (Myers) Logan lives in Middlebury,Connecticut, with husband Sean and sonsPhillip, 15, and Andrew, 13. The boys areactive in sports and music and are honorstudents.Don O’Keefe lives in Nahant, Massachusetts,and is a probation officer in Lynn DistrictCourt in Lynn. He also is a real estatesalesperson for Weston Associates in Boston.He enjoys golf and running.Harold Parker works for U.S. Senator JohnSununu handling homeland security, lawenforcement, international relations (with aconcentration on Canada), fire services, the• www.brewsteracademy.org •47

Alumni NewsClass NotesFederal Election Commission,and state-federal relations. Heloves his work, and althoughhe has never married, workson keeping his girlfriend of10 years happy. He is alsothe proud uncle of GregoryP. Parker, Brewster Class of2006!When Jay L. Sahagian ofMarblehead, Massachusetts,wrote in this spring he andwife Rebecca were expectingtheir first child, a boy. Jay isthe owner of The BarnacleRestaurant and is a commerciallobsterman.Sandra (Smith) Nauglerand husband Robert live inNewburyport, Massachusetts,with their parrot and two cats.She is currently a businessowner.Donna (Strodel) Aldridge and husbandBrian live in Wheaton, Illinois, with theirthree children: Katherine, 13, Mary, 11, andAndrew, 8. Donna is a hospital ER socialworker and homebound tutor. Previouslyshe was a counselor/therapist, adoptionsocial worker, and first grade teacher. Herhobbies include watching her kids playbasketball, volleyball, softball, and baseball,and her travels include visits with theirfamilies once a year.Mireille Taft lives in Oklahoma City, workspart time, and enjoys traveling, playing,taking photos for pleasure/hobby and hasbeen taking ballroom dancing lessons forseven years. A devastating fire to her homelast year was a bump in her road, but thehome has been rebuilt and she is happy.After graduating from Brewster, AlanYoung joined the U.S. Army and went toFort Benning, Georgia; PanMunJom, Korea;and finally in the 101st Airborne to FortCampbell, Kentucky. He attended UNH forelectrical engineering and later attendedFranklin Pierce Law Center in Concord. Henow lives in the San Francisco Bay area withwife Heather and three children: Winston, 14,Clayton, 11, and Grace,7, and assorted pets.According to Alan, “Lifeis good.”Katherine (Young)Williams worked forthe Bank of Bermudafor 18 years but left in2004 to spend more timewith her family, whichincludes husband Nigeland their son, born in1999, and their daughter,born in 2001. She writes,“We are living happily,healthy, (motorless!),and quietly in a smallhouse along the water’sedge in Bermuda. Welike going to the beachand swimming from ourdeck in the summer. Thechildren keep me busywith school and their various activities.My husband has his own business sellingand repairing lawn mowers, chain saws,trimmers, etc, which keeps him very busy.”Paul Keeler, son of Keith Keeler’91 and his wife Pam1983 25th Reunion!Mary Ann Stewart moved to St. Petersburg,Florida, a year ago and is loving it. “I amvery active in equal rights organizationsand am enjoyng taking care of my agingparents.”1984Bill Myers writes that after Brewster hegraduated from Boston University andthen went to Washington, D.C., to become alegislative director for a member of congressfrom North Carolina. He then marrieda woman from Colorado and moved toDenver to work on a senate campaignand is now assistant vice president of amajor telecommunications company. Hehas two children, Liam, 10, and Chloe, 7.“My experience at Brewster was utterlytransformative. I wouldn’t be where I amtoday had it not been for BA. I’d love tohear from alums in the Denver area andfrom fellow classmates from the mid-1980s. Isaw the article in Brewster Connections on thealumni event in Denver and am heartbrokenI missed it.”1985John V. Bolling writes, “We moved toPrinceton New Jersey, from Michigan threeyears ago to take advantage of the cultureand be close to family. I left the comfort of thecorporate world to start a real estate investmentcompany and a construction company. Bothare a challenge and doing well.”1986Nina Assimakopoulos is a professor of fluteat Bowling Green State University in Ohio.She has released three solo CDs and a fourthis due out in fall 2007. Check out her website:www.ninaassimakopoulos.com.Betsy (Lurie) Ross writes, “We welcomedour third child and second daughter, IsabellaAringdale Ross, to our family in February.Her brother Ben and sister Veronica areadjusting beautifully.”1987Heather (Monroe) Rohner writes, “Hi all!Lets all meet at the 20th! Life’s been goodand crazy ... I teach kindergarten at a privateschool that my three kids attend, and weopened a digital print shop in Chicago twoyears ago. Would love to hear from you ...heather@therohners.com. Peace!”Leslie (Hamblett) Gamache ran the NewBedford Half-Marathon in March 2007 andrecently won a trip to see American Idol.1988 20th Reunion!Raychul Goldenberg-Bivens received amaster’s in therapeutic recreation fromFlorida International University and thenworked for 10+ years in acute, in-patientpsychiatric hospitals as a recreationaltherapist and taught at a couple ofuniversities. She says, “I moved a lot andgot married on 9/11/01 ... long story. Jeffis in the Coast Guard. In 2004 I went backto school (more than) full-time and amcurrently pursuing a doctorate in clinicalpsychology at the Virginia ConsortiumProgram. I am finishing up my disertationand will graduate in August 2008. Can’t wait!... it would be great to hear from Brewsterbuddies.”Holly Sexton has relocated to Delray Beach,Florida, where she recently started a new jobwith John Hancock as a wholesaler covering48BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Alumni NewsClass Notessoutheastern states. “The corporate office isin Boston so I assume I’ll be in New Englanda few times a year. Hope this note finds youall well. Hope to see you down here! Keepin touch!”Reagan Jobe ’01 on a 600-foot bungee-jump in the Austrian Alpsin June.1990Julie (Girouard) Reinhart writes “Lifeis great here in Bend, Oregon. I’ve beenlearning to skate ski this winter and learnedthe art of trying new things to energize mylife. I work a lot and try to over play to makethings balance out. Hamish, my adventurebuddy, has whipped my butt in gear. Heis two and is incredibly motivating. ... heis on skis and loves the snow. I have beenworking in the schools in the mornings as a“behavior therapist” and in private practicein the evenings. ... my husband Sean and I ...are getting ready for a climbing trip to Moab,Utah. We invested in a ‘87 Ford Econolinevan. It’s a beast with solar panels. I spentthe summer remodelingthe interior to look like Mr.Roger ’s neighbor, retrocurtains, light blue walls,and wood floors. We havea blast traveling, learningto surf, and watching sonHamish live the life wehave dreamed of.”Courtney Christo writes,“I am currently runningan afterschool programfor girls. Louis and I areexpecting our first child inAugust. I look forward tobeing a mom after workingwith children for all of theseyears! Living in Tennesseis quite different than NewEngland, but we like theweather!”Jamie Duncan writes thathe is enjoying his two boysCharles, 5, and Nicholas, 2.“I still enjoy all the outdoorsthat Alaska has to offer andput up with the winters. Stillworking as a lineman in theconstruction industry.”Anne (Feick) Barry writes“Chris and I are expectinga baby girl in July. We arevery excited. Connor willbe a big brother.”Jen Burrall just openeda jewelry boutique inPortland, Maine, where she makes and sellsher work. She invites you to check out herwork at www.jenburralldesigns.com.Shannon Franz lives with her longtimeboyfriend, Steve, in Ohio. “We rescue variouscritters and currently have three kitties andtwo bunnies. I’d be a happy gal if I couldspend the rest of my life helping critters. I’veworked many an odd job, most involvingretail management. Currently I’m at a mid-• www.brewsteracademy.org •century modern furniture and design storeand I love it. I have kept in touch with RobGorden ... he is hysterical, as usual. In fact,I believe his new CD is out for The Rob andMark Show!”1991Randi Lewis has returned from living inGermany for six months. He would liketo get in touch with Kim Terry from hisBrewster years.Susan (Aranosian) McTague writes, “Tomand I found and moved into our dreamhome in August, just before we had startedplanning for our move out west. I guess weare meant to stay here. Our home is a logcabin on five acres that abuts conservationland as well as cross-country and bicycletrails. If anyone ever passes through Concord(New Hampshire) look us up. I am currentlygetting certified to teach and in the fall willhopefully be at a new charter school.”Heather Tarter writes, “All is well in Boston,best to Class of ‘91.”1992Curt Coleman lives in North Conway, NewHampshire, and writes “I’m an old marriedman of seven years with two little girls anda wonderful wife (has to be to put up withme!)”Stephanie (O’Connor) Leahey lives inWashington, D.C., with her husband Markand one year-old daughter, Parker. “I keepin touch with Bill Meehan and speak withLaura Sills a few times a week.”Nancy (Foster) Phelps is living inMassachusetts and working as a corporatestaffing specialist for medical devicemanufacturer Boston Scientific.15th Reunion!1993Mark Carlson writes, “Not much newwith me, just still working for FidelityInvestments, and I live on Beacon Hill. Lifeis good. Talked with Jason Reaume andhe’s well.”When Kris (Druffner) Gottlieb wrote in atthe beginning of the year, she was six monthspregnant with her second child, a girl, whowill join brother Dylan, then 14-months. “My49

Alumni NewsClass Noteshusband and I are building a new house onour property and looking forward to movingin sometime at the end of the summer. Stillloving life in the Maine woods and enjoyingthe ride as parents!”Sara (Berger) Rosenbaum is now living inChicago after three years in Boston. She andher husband welcomed a baby boy, Max, lastOctober. She writes, “I am in the process ofopening a pharmacy with my father as wellas a tanning business, so things are goingwell. I reconnected with Sarah Turco.”Elizabeth (Palmer) Traverso is expecting ababy in September. “We are so excited. Weare looking forward to my 15-year reunion in2008! Hope to see many of you there!”1994Andrew Ninios ran in the Miami Marathonin January. “I helped raise $2,700, andcontributed as well, for AIDS patients in theWashington, D.C., area looking to continuerunning.” He is a conference coordinatorfor a government contractor in Landover,Isabel Vasquez, daughter of Breanne (Lowery)Vasquez ’97 and her husband Paul, who iscurrently deployed in IraqMaryland. “I provide all the logistics forconferences the State Department sponsors.It’s a great job and has good potential. I lovemy life here in D.C. and the tri-state area.Looking forward to the 2009 Reunion.”1995Eric Goddard married Alice in August 2006and moved from Hampton, New Hampshire,to South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, andinto a new home in May. He is a merchantmariner on a gasoline tanker, and Alice is aschool teacher in Fall River. “Life is good!Zack Champa where are you?”Will Simon writes, “ My job is taking us toAtlanta. Meghan will be working at EmoryHospital. We cannot wait to get settled. Weare very excited! We will miss Cleveland,but not the winter weather! Our door isalways open to anyone passing through.Stay in touch!”1997Myles Price graduated from New YorkUniversity in 2002 and received his Masterof Fine Arts in film and cinematographyfrom the University of Southern Californialast year.Rebekah Seaman writes “I know, shockingto many of you ... I’m crafty! I’ve craftedFaces at CommencementAgain this year, many recent alums and former facultyreturned to campus to watch their siblings, friends, orformer students graduate. Among the alumni seen in the crowd(some of whom traveled pretty far to get back to Wolfeboro) were:Andrew April, Elizabeth Bennett, Rachel Berman, Kyle Berns,Chris Berry, Joe Bonner, Chris Brown, Collin Buesser, AustinBurrows, Katie Carrigan, Jess Clements, Dan Cooper, MichaelCortese, Nikeiva Crawford, Kris Clement, Nick DeZenzo,Lambert DeGanay, Molly Dorko, Weyinmi Efejuku, MelissaFortin, Bri Gatta, JR Gaudet, Kevin Gilroy, Brian Giroux,Anne Hodges, Rachael Jeffers, Adam Korpusik, Ginger Leib,Winnie Lin, Alex Link, Matt Lopes, Stephen Lopez, Ben Lord,Maggie MacDonald, Mike McGivern, Michael Milone, MikeMorancy, Scott Morgan, Tori Neal, Lucas Pelz, Greg Pimentel,Jacob Podhurst, Ali Rheault, Will Riley, Kristina Roberts,Curran Robinette, Zach Ross, Ian Ryan, Weston Sager, MarySeaman, Ruarri Serpa, Jeff Shilo, Megeen Simoneau, OllieTombeno, Phil Tuttle, Patrick Villaume, Erin Wadlinger,Gretchen Wattendorf, Maggie Weeks, and Will White.Former faculty included Pam and John Bishop (and theirdaughter Grace), Matt Hoopes, Tim Kendrick, Doug Kolpak,Classmates from 2005 Nikeiva Crawford, Wan-Yi (Winnie) Lin, andRachael Jeffers met up at the 2007 Commencement ceremony.Rene Lemieux, Donna (Serpa) Maguire, Shirley and BobRichardson, and Chris Vivier.Former Headmaster (and faculty member) David M. Smith andformer Associate Director of Admission Sheila Smith were alsoin attendance.•Peggy Comeau50BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Alumni NewsClass Notesaway these cold winter months so checkout www.rls2131.etsy.com. Reduce, Reuse,Recycle, Rebekah!Breanne (Lowery) Vasquez was unable tomake it to her 10-year reunion. Her husbandPaul is currently deployed to Iraq, and theyare stationed at Ft Hood, Texas. Breanne is astay-at-home mom to Isabel, almost two.1998 10th Reunion!Megan Connell Blanton is in graduateschool at the American School of ProfessionalPsychology at Argosy University in Hawaii.She was selected for a full scholarship fromthe U.S. Army, and upon graduation, shewill be a psychologist in the Army. “I’mvery excited about this because it’s a verycompetitive program. I’m living in Alochafor the next few years and then off towherever the Army sends me or the Navysends my husband.”Andy Davis married Amanda in March inthe Virgin Islands. They bought a house inBethlehem, Pennsylvania, and are doingvery well.Griffin Guess married Marisa Miller in April2006, and they live in Malibu and SantaCruz, California. He writes “My companiesand work have really taken shape. I havethree companies that operate full timethat are creative service companies thatdo production/post and one managementdecision that manages recording artists. Itis very cool. I am loving it and being able towork with some of the most creative peopleever!” Check out Griffin at www.cartelmanagement.com.1999Bridgitt Anderson writes “I have beenaccepted, with a full scholarship, to ValpoLaw in Valparaiso, Indiana, and I will bestarting this fall. I anticipate pursuingentertainment and real estate law.”Courtney Hoffman writes that she isworking as a consultant for BAE Systemsand was getting married in July.Leila Saliba ’99 was planning to be abridesmaid and Josh Hoffman ‘98 agroomsman.2000Michelle Bradbury recently got engagedand is planning an August 2008 wedding.Tim MacIntosh married Julia Coquillettein January. “Peter Marfione ‘99 was agroomsman, and Meg Apostolec Figlioliand husband Tim were in attendance. Mywife and I bought a house in Derry, NewHampshire, where we live with our twodogs.”Abi Putnam writes “I’ll be starting lawschool in the fall – just not sure where yet.”Blair Pyne moved to the Houston area ofTexas where he is working for Kirby InlandMarine, an inland marine towing company.“I am adjusting to the new surroundings andliking it so far.”2001Trey Avery graduated from WesternWashington University in 2005 with adegree in American cultural studies andmoved to New York to pursue a job witha non-profit organization. “I’m currentlyliving in Brooklyn and working for a highereducation consulting company. One of theseyears I will make it back to Wolfeboro for areunion! Until then, I would love to connectwith classmates visiting the city.”Paul Fallon moved to New York City for asales position with MessageLabs, providersof security, control, and archiving formessaging communication.David Stentiford writes, “I am an editorialassistant for the High Desert Journal, a literaryand visual arts magazine focusing on theinterior West. I will be attending grad schoolthis fall, in Reno, Nevada, for a master’s inEnglish. My emphasis is literature and theenvironment.”Katie Thorton is living in Paris and workingon her master’s in literature. She works forIES Paris, a study-abroad company, andspent time this summer in the south ofFrance running an IES program.• www.brewsteracademy.org •2002Dominique Aubry is working on hermaster’s in education policy at the Universityof Pennsylvania. “I started my own company,Beyond Expectations LLC. Looking for workand buying some property.”Jess Clements graduated from BridgewaterState College in January with a degree inscience and a concentration in aviation.While in college she earned her private andcommercial pilot’s licenses, as well as herDan MufsonClass of 2002“I had a blast at our 5th-yearreunion. It was great to seeeveryone. Friends were reunitedand new friendships were ignited.Most people that were therewere faces I hadn’t seen sincegraduation day.It was great to be back and seeall that Brewster has to offer. Itwas also a pleasure to see peopleas young adults, sharing theirexperiences in the real world.The weekend was well plannedthanks to the alumni team! ... andto anyone who is reading this whois debating going to their nextBA reunion, I promise it will be agreat time!P.S. Bearce dorm will never be thesame – thanks so much Jim Carey!”51

Alumni NewsClass Notesinstrument rating. When she wrote this,she was a few hours shy of getting hercertified flight instructor’s rating and washoping to instruct out of Laconia Airportthis summer.5th Reunion!2003Kate Considine writes, “I will be graduatingfrom the University of Connecticut in Maywith a degree in political science, and I planto start nursing school in a year. I’ll be inBoston this summer, so look me up!”Sara Fernald writes, “I’m living back homeworking as a nanny for a 10-month-old andtaking online classes. Went to Africa lastsummer for volunteer work and on safari.Hope everyone is well.”Kristen Leone writes, “Now that schoolis over and I am temporarily free fromresponsibilities, I will be backpackingEurope over the next few months. Whileabroad I will be visiting Laura Guerin inLondon.”Darin Levesque is in the Marines and hasserved in Iraq.Josh Natella wrote in the spring that he wasfinishing up at the University of Miami as acomputer science major.Jared Anderson ’06 (center) dropped by campus during SpringFamily Weekend to work with Chanita Susewi ’10 and VinceHerrington ’08, both members of The Down,Brewster’s improv group.Joe Rizzo wrote that hewas eager to finish hislast college semester andgraduate with a marketingdegree from the Universityof Delaware. He has beeninterning with AstraZenecapharmaceuticals.Dan Slipp wrote fromFinland earlier this year. “Iam in the second semesterof an international businessprogram in Lappeenranta,Finland. I was able to watchthe IIHF World Junior Hockeytournament in Sweden overthe Christmas break with mybrother. Canada beat Russiain the finals to win gold. I amgoing to Russia, Latvia, andLithuania this month to seethe sights. I have one yearto go before I graduate fromSaint Mary’s with a major infinance.”2004Colin Ayer is workingo n d e g re e s i n p u b l i cadministration and politicalscience at the University ofMaine. “I have been workingas a firefighter/EMT, whichI e n j o ytremendously and planon attending paramedicschool once I finish up withcollege. Hope all is well witheveryone! Keep in touch.”Jaime Foster sang the role ofFigaro in Hofstra University’sproduction of The Marraigeof Figaro (January 2007)where he is majoring inmusic merchandising. Thissummer he is attending theNew York Opera StudioSummer Workshop at VassarCollege.Kendra Moulton is studyingb u siness a t AmericanUniversity. She spent a termstudying at the University ofCorporal Shawn Collette (‘06)earned his first stripe at NorwichUniversity this year and asa sophomore will be trainingand leading the freshmen.More importantly, he can leavecampus and wear civilian clotheson weekends … and order pizzadelivered on Friday nights.Auckland in New Zealandand was having fun andmeeting great people.Alex Russell writes, “Lovingthe University of Denver,majoring in marketing andcommunications, memberof Delta Gamma sorority,and skiing every chance Iget!”2005Rachael Jeffers plans tostudy abroad in London inthe fall. She’s been enjoyingthe warmer North Carolinaweather at Guilford Collegeand is back on the Brewstercampus for the summerworking in the SummerPrograms Office.K a t i e O ’ C o n n e l l h a sa d o u b l e m a j o r i npsychology and Spanishat Clark University. She isalso playing soccer on thewomen’s team and is amember of the University’sa cappella group. Sheenjoyed spring break inCosta Rica as a volunteer.C u r r a n R o b i n e t t etransferred back to Western State Collegeof Colorado for his junior year, where he isenjoying skiing and backcountry exploringin his Jeep.Christina Strong just finished her sophomoreyear at St. Lawrence University. “Fall of ‘06was a very busy time with rushing andpledging – I am a sister of Delta Delta Delta,living in the house and serve as our secretary.My major is now communication studies,and I look forward to a semester abroad inLondon next year.”2006Alex Turrentine is enjoying Chicago andhistory and politics classes at Lake ForestCollege. He is in the film club and playingsome soccer and would love to hear fromclassmates.•52BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Marcia EldredgeMarcia EldredgeAlumni NewsClass NotesCarole LeBlanc ’07Save the date!Reunion2008June 6-8Members of the Class of 2007A Generous WelcomeAlumnus Alexis Pappas ’88 of Ipswich Shellfish in Massachusetts welcomed the Class of 2007 into the BrewsterAcademy Alumni Association in style by sponsoring a New England Lobsterbake. Seniors and postgraduates enjoyedthis delicious feast on a warm, sunny evening in May at the Pinckney Boathouse. Representatives of the AlumniOffice were on hand to encourage the school’s youngest alumni (almost) to stay connected with one another and thegreater Brewster family.Attending events and receptions and keeping the office up to date with e-mail addresses and professional informationallows for a variety of networking opportunities, such as connecting with past alumni on college information,internships, and career opportunities. •• www.brewsteracademy.org •53

In Memoriam1932Howard G. KramerFebruary 15, 2007Wolfeboro1934Christine (Flanders) WilkesApril 7, 2007Wolfeboro1938Robert F. Thurrell Jr.March 22, 2007Venice, Florida1939Edward B. MacMartinMarch 16, 2007Wolfeboro1940Richard L. PascoeMay 4, 2007Ossipee, New Hampshire1946Jeanette E. (Morgan) HurdFebruary 5, 2007Newburyport, Mass.1949Margaret M. (Abbott) ValleyMarch 22, 2007Fort Worth, Texas1954Hercules HarrisFebruary 27, 2007Newburyport, Mass.1962Richard MalatestaJanuary 2007Medford, Mass.Howard G. Kramer ’32Howard G. Kramer, 92, of Wolfeboro, diedFebruary 15 at Sawtelle Hospice House inReading, Mass.Born in Quincy, Mass., he was educatedat Brewster and the University of NewHampshire. He worked as a salesman forthe Hanson Box and Lumber Company inWakefield, Mass., and lived in Reading for30 years prior to his retirement. In 2005 hemoved to Wolfeboro from Yarmouthport,Mass.Kramer had an extensive woodworkingshop and turned out hundreds of woodenbirdhouses, birdfeeders, whirligigs, andassorted items that grace the yards andgardens of homes all over New England.He was noted for his competitive spiritand love of sports. An avid golfer lateinto his 80s, he reveled in teaching thegame to anyone with the gumption to takehim on. He was a great Red Sox fan andenjoyed playing cards and bingo. Whileat the Sugar Hill retirement communityin Wolfeboro he organized several gamedays, sparking interest in others forcribbage, bridge, bingo, ping pong, andpool.Kramer was a generous, helpful man whodelivered Meals on Wheels to the “oldfolks” until he was 85 and still drove the“elderly” to appointments and shoppinguntil last year.Kramer was the beloved husband of thelate Ruth (Smith) Kramer. He is survivedby Nancy Taylor Neilson and her husbandStuart of Wilmington, Mass.; Lloyd GrayKramer and his wife Judi of Reading; andGretchen Morse and her husband Ned ofNewton, Mass.Kramer was the grandfather of JayneTaylor, Craig Taylor, Betsy Connor, Sara-Anne Taylor, Matt Taylor, Jon Taylor,Brett Kramer, Julie Kramer, Ben Morseand Emily Morse. He also had nine greatgrandchildren.Kramer was the brother of the late GrantKramer ‘29 of Ossipee, N.H., and issurvived by his sister-in-law Beryl Kramer‘29. He was the brother-in-law of the lateLloyd E. Smith and the late Paul Smith ofOssipee and is survived by his sister-inlawRuth Smith of Hilton Head, S.C. Healso is survived by six nephews.A memorial service was held in thespring in Ossipee. Donations may bemade in Kramer’s memory to the VNA ofMiddlesex-East Sawtelle Hospice House,320 Haverhill Street, Reading, MA 01867.Christine (Flanders) Wilkes ‘34Christine Flanders Wilkes, 92, passedaway on April 7 at the Laurel Center,Genesis Nursing Home in Bedford, N.H.She was born in June 1914 in Gilford, N.H.,the daughter of the late Clinton ArthurFlanders and Olive (Willard) Flanders.Wilkes had lived in Wolfeboro formost of her life and was a graduate ofBrewster, class of 1934. She had workedat Malone Knitting Company and otherlocal businesses in Wolfeboro. Wilkescould always be seen walking in town.She enjoyed cooking and baking, as wellas crocheting doilies for whomever shethought would enjoy them.Wilkes was active in the Harriman-HaleAuxiliary in Wolfeboro and also theRebekahs. She was predeceased by herhusbands, Robert Rollins ‘30 and ErnestWilkes ‘29. She is survived by a daughter,Janice Manson ‘57, of Manchester, N.H.; ason, William Rollins ‘65 and his wife Jackie‘64 of Melvin Village, N.H; her stepsons,Richard Wilkes ‘54, of Gainesville, Fla., andStephen Wilkes ‘58 and Michael Wilkes,both of Wolfeboro. She is also survived byher grandchildren, Christopher Mansonand his wife Terry of Bedford, N.H.;Suzanne Leblanc of Canterbury, N.H.;Steven Manson of Manchester, N.H.;Andrea Capron and her husband David54BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

In Memoriamof Ossipee, N.H., and Matthew Rollinsof Melvin Village, N.H.; three greatgrandchildren;a brother, Forest Flandersof Littleton, N.H., a sister, Phyllis Yorkof Wolfeboro; and many nieces andnephews.A graveside service was scheduled for thespring. Donations in her memory may bemade to the American Legion Harriman-Hale Post 18 Auxiliary, P.O. Box 386,Wolfeboro,Falls, NH 03896.Robert F. Thurrell Jr. ‘38Robert F. (Bob) Thurrell Jr., 86, died March22 in Venice, Fla.He was born October 11, 1920, in Milwaukeeand grew up in Wolfeboro. Thurrellgraduated from Harvard University in1942, served as a Navy officer in photoreconnaissance in the Pacific Theater, andafter World War II, worked as a geologistfor several companies in Denver andWashington, D.C. In 1960, he became thegeneral director of corporate benefits forJohn Hancock Life Insurance Companyand retired in 1984.He attended the Venice United Church ofChrist and served in many capacities thereas well as at the Wellesley Hills UnitedChurch of Christ. His passion was playingduplicate bridge. He became a senior lifemaster in 1967, taught bridge aboard shipon 53 cruises, played several times a weekat the Venice Duplicate Bridge Club, andin Wolfeboro and the Weirs during thesummer. He was active in Lions ClubInternational for more than 50 years andreceived the Melvin Jones Fellow Awardfor humanitarian service. He loved musicand served on The Venice SymphonyBoard of Directors. He also volunteeredfor the Tidewell Hospice Group in Veniceand was a member of the Harvard Club ofSarasota and the Venice Stamp Club.He was predeceased by two wives,Constance (Connee) Smith and Patricia(Pat) Booth. He is survived by twodaughters, Margaret (Peg) Nichols ofFreedom, N.H., and Melbourne Beach,Fla., and Nancy Thurrell of Meredith,N.H.; two sons, Robert (Bob) Thurrellof Pownal, Maine, and Peter Thurrell ofAuroville, India; two brothers, Lawrence(Larry) Thurrell ‘54 of Wolfeboro andHockessin, Del., and Roger Thurrell‘43 of Conway, N.H.; as well as manygrandchildren, great-grandchildren,nieces, and nephews.He was predeceased by a third brother,Phillip Thurrell ‘40.A memorial service was held at theVenice United Church of Christ in April.Memorial donations may be made to theEndowment Fund of the Venice UnitedChurch of Christ, 620 Shamrock Blvd,Venice, FL 34293, or the charity of yourchoice.Edward B. MacMartin ’39Edward Burton MacMartin, 86, ofWolfeboro, died March 16 at HugginsHospital in Wolfeboro.He was born in Boston in January 1921, theson of the late Reverend John E. and Ruth(Batchelder) MacMartin. He grew up inWolfeboro and graduated from BrewsterAcademy.During World War II he served his countrywith the U.S. Navy. After his dischargefrom the Navy he moved to Boston, wherehe met his wife. For most of his adult lifehe lived in Melrose, Mass., moving backto Wolfeboro 23 years ago.While living in Massachusetts, he workedin maintenance for the Melrose FirstCongregational Church, the MaldenUniversalist Church, and for SHMcCartney’s Garage in Cambridge. InWolfeboro, he also worked in maintenancefor the Wolfeboro First CongregationalChurch, the Wolfeboro Library, and theChristian Science Reading Room. He was amember of the Wolfeboro CongregationalChurch.Survivors include his wife Glenna (Scott)MacMartin of Wolfeboro; three sons,Bryan S. MacMartin of Woonsocket, R.I.,Douglas E. MacMartin of Dry Ridge, Ky.,and Paul A. MacMartin of Salem, N.H.;a daughter, Deborah R. MacMartin ofPlymouth, Mass.; a brother, Herbert C.MacMartin ‘47 of Wolfeboro; a sister,Marion P. MacMartin ‘36 of Seattle; andseveral nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his brothersWarren MacMartin ‘40, Donald MacMartin‘42, and David MacMartin ‘45.A graveside service was held at LakeviewCemetery in Wolfeboro. In lieu of flowersdonations may be made to the AmericanDiabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023,Merrifield, VA 22116.Richard L. Pascoe ‘40Richard L. Pascoe, 85, passed away May4 at his home in Ossipee, N.H.He was born in 1922, the son of the lateWilliam H. and Agnes (Page) Pascoe ofWest Ossipee.Pascoe attended Brewster and in 1941joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. Heserved as a fighter pilot overseas in Europeuntil 1946. He later graduated from theAeronautical University in Chicago andworked as a civilian flight instructor forthe U.S. Air Force for several years beforemoving to Freedom, N.H. Pascoe and hiswife Nancy built and operated ShawtownCampground in Freedom for 23 years.He enjoyed and will be rememberedfor doing aerobatics in his airplane overFreedom and Ossipee for many years.He also enjoyed deer hunting, smelting,• www.brewsteracademy.org •55

In Memoriamand traveling with his wife, as well asspending time with his family.He is survived by his wife of 58 years,Nancy (Knowlton) Pascoe, of WestOssipee; a son, Steven Pascoe and his wifeSuzanne, of Amherst, N.H.; his daughtersSusan Noreen and her husband Scott ofGunnison, Colo., and Sally Cooper and herhusband Barry of Boxford, Mass.; sevengrandchildren, Kimberly Pascoe-Mineo,Sean Pascoe, Brittany Pascoe, KevinNoreen, Jennie Noreen, Ross Cooper,and Jeff Cooper. He was predeceasedby his brother Harry Pascoe and hissisters Dorothy Thurrell and GeraldineCourtney.Private graveside services were heldin the Lakeview Cemetery in Freedom.Donations in his memory may be madeto the West Ossipee Fire and RescueDepartment, West Ossipee, N.H, 03890 orthe Freedom Fire and Rescue Department,Freedom, N.H. 03836.Jeanette E. Hurd ‘46Jeannette E. (Morgan) Hurd, 78, ofNewburyport, Mass., died February 5at Country Rehabilitation and NursingCenter in Newburyport. She was thebeloved wife of the late William R. HurdSr.Born in Wolfeboro in March 1928, she wasthe daughter of the late Charles and Doris(Ayers) Morgan. Hurd was a graduateof Brewster and had worked as a fancystitcher in area shoe shops. Gifted withthe ability to create fine handiwork, shewas well known for her award-winningcrocheting.Survivors include her two sons, BruceHurd and wife Joyce of West Newbury,Mass., and Robert Hurd and wife Faye ofRio Rancho, N.M.; grandchildren DavidHurd of New Mexico, Keith Hurd, servingwith the U.S. Navy stationed in the MiddleEast, Neil Hurd and wife Farrah of NewMexico, Heather Hurd of New Mexico,Bridget Hurd of Massachusetts, andWilliam J. Hurd of Massachusetts; onegreat-granddaughter, Hannah Hurd of RioRancho; and several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her son, WilliamR. Hurd Jr.Internment was at Belleville Cemetery inNewburyport. Donations in her memorymay be made to the Merrimack ValleyHospice, 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg. 9,Lawrence, MA 01843.Margaret M. Valley ‘49Margaret (Maggie) (Abbott) Valley, 75,died March 22 in Fort Worth, Texas, aftera long fight with Alzheimer’s disease.She was born in Wolfeboro to Tracy ‘19 andLuisa (King) ‘08 Abbott in November 1931.She graduated from Carpenter School andthen Brewster Academy in 1949.Valley was married to Henry (Joe) Valleyfrom 1952 until his death in 1989. Adevoted wife and mother, she lovedpeople, dancing, laughing, children, and“chewin’ the fat.”Active in the town, Valley was recognizedas Wolfeboro’s Citizen of the Year in1996 for her contributions to Wolfeboroand its citizens. She was frequentlyseen around town, at the post office, inthe stores, at the polls on Election Day,and with the fire department in timesof need. Valley worked at the telegraphoffice, the A&P grocery store, Samahas,and the Kingswood Golf Club and hadseveral self-employed endeavors withher husband that included Valley’s EssoStation, Valley’s Taxi, and Valley’s GolfCarts.She was a member of the American LegionAuxiliary for 64 years. She and Joe spentcountless hours placing flags on the gravesof veterans in the Wolfeboro area prior toeach Memorial Day.56BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

In MemoriamValley lived 70 of her 75 years in Wolfeboroand was predeceased by her husband andparents. She is survived by her son PhillipValley, his wife Diane, and granddaughterJessica Valley of Fort Worth, Texas;daughter Joanalee Dagnino (Sis) ‘64 ofLas Vegas; and several extended familymembers.A memorial service in Wolfeboro wasplanned for late spring or early summer.Memorial contributions may be madeto one of the following organizations:American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 18,P.O. Box 386, Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896;Fireman’s Relief Association, P.O. Box1014, Wolfeboro, NH 03894; or Alzheimer’sAssociation, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.He is survived by a daughter and son-inlaw,Sandra Harris Barnes and husbandRobert of West Newbury, Mass; twograndchildren, Andrew Barnes and StaceyMalo; two great-grandchildren; a sisterin-law,Stella Harris of Peabody; a niece,Georgia Harris, and nephew, CharlesMaihos, and several other nieces andnephews. He was the former husband ofPatricia (Cody) Harris of Peabody. He waspreceded in death by brothers NicholasHarris and Christo Harris, a sister MaryPsuik, and aunts Helena Maihos andFrances Speleakos.Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery inPeabody. Memorial donations may be madeto the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West,Brookline, MA 02445-7226Hercules Harris ‘54Hercules Harris, 79, died February 27 atthe Country Rehabilitation and NursingCenter in Newburyport, Massachusetts.Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he wasthe son of the late Frank and Georgia(Smyrnios) Harris. He lived in Peabodyfor most of his life and graduated fromPeabody High School in 1947. He alsograduated from Brewster in 1954 andthen attended The Ohio State Universitywhere he played football under coachWoody Hayes.He was a self-employed businessman anda veteran of the Korean War, with servicein the U.S. Army, and enjoyed beingstationed in Alaska. Athletically gifted,Harris was a top boxer with the All ArmyBoxing Team and played on the All ArmyFootball Team. He was an outdoorsman,an avid sports fan, and enjoyed horseracing, golf, and travel – especially to LasVegas and the Foxwoods Resort Casino.He was devoted to his family and baskedin the glow of social gatherings withfriends and family, and he especially lovedhis young grandchildren.Richard Malatesta ‘62Richard D. Malatesta, 64, died in Januaryat his home in Medford, Mass.Born in Boston, he was raised in Arlington,Mass., where he lived for 20 years. He thenspent four decades in Winchester, Mass.,and the past four years in Medford.Malatesta was a 1962 graduate of Brewster.He also attended Norwich University.During the Vietnam War, he served as alieutenant in the U.S. Army. He ownedChase Medical in Medford.He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan(Abbott); a son, Matthew D. Malatestaof New York; a daughter, Rebecca C.Horrigan of Maine; two brothers, Phillipand Paul, both of Arlington; and twograndchildren.Burial was private.• www.brewsteracademy.org •57

Writing Brewster’s HistoryPrincipal Rogers and the War, 1942-1945Part 1By Bob and Shirley RichardsonThe resignation of Principal Walter G. Greenall in August of1942, just nine months following the attack at Pearl Harbor,was a concern to Brewster’s trustees who had been strugglingto balance finances throughout the Depression. There werejustified fears that the war would result in a reduced enrollmentat the school. The problems caused by rationing, a depletedU.S. labor force, and a scarcity of materials were also of concern.Wartime inflation, with rising costs in food, coal, gasoline, andlabor would cripple any school budget plan. But there lurkeda greater fear – how anxieties about the war would affectstudents who were facing the uncertainties of what the futurewould bring.Vincent David Rogers Comes to BrewsterWith the opening of school scheduled for the first week ofSeptember 1942, the board only had a few weeks to choose anew principal. Applications arrived from many candidates, allof whom were well qualified. Many factors were considered inchoosing Vincent David Rogers.Rogers was a former studentat Brewster Academy whotransferred to PhillipsAndover Academy for hisjunior and senior years andthen went to the Universityof New Hampshire where helettered in a variety of sports.After two years, he transferredto Dartmouth College andcontinued his interest inathletics. After graduation,he taught in Barre, Vermont,for two years, and then atManchester (N.H.) CentralHigh School from 1926 to 1942.Rogers received high praisefrom the principal there for hisdependability and his abilityto analyze youngsters andhandle difficult cases in a verydiplomatic way. “He knewwhen to put pressure on, andwhen to give a boy a pat onStudents in 1934 in front of thetoboggan slide that ran fromBrown Hall down to the lake.Principal Rogers used the wood tobuild a large chicken coop in theHaines House barn during WorldWar II.the back … I hate to lose him, but I like to see a good man getahead.” (Granite State News, 9/25/42)Another side of Rogers caught the eye of board executivecommittee member Judge William Britton. Rogers’ love offarming would help the school during wartime. He had takensome courses in poultry and animal husbandry at UNH,which helped with the planting of the apple orchard behindLord House and the raising of poultry and eggs. One of hisfirst suggestions to the executive committee was to develop anagriculture program that would supply the needs of the dininghall and teach students farming practices. (Principal’s ReportFall, 1942) Rogers built a large chicken coop in the HainesHouse barn (now the Climbing Barn) using wood from the oldtoboggan slide, which had gone down to the lake near BrownHall. (Granite State News, 9/25/42)It is obvious that the tall and trim Rogers loved athletics. He hadcoached a wide variety of sports during his career and had theability to spot good coaching. He entertained strong opinionsregarding the role of physical education in the developmentof youth, and these ideas would be used as guidelines in thefuture curriculum planning for the school.One of his first tasks during the fall of 1942 was to convert thetennis courts to basketball courts and get together a group toplay. Rogers clearly saw the need for a gymnasium and madehis thoughts known to the board in one of his reports to them.(Principal’s Report, Oct. 1942)The War Affects EnrollmentEnrollment figures for the first two years of the war were bleakand telling. In 1942, out of a total enrollment of 160, 19 studentsleft during the year – one senior, three juniors, four sophomores,and 11 freshmen. While only three boys decided to enlist in theservice, eight lost interest in schoolwork and eight changedresidency, probably following their families to better wartimeemployment.The administration noticed that many boys did not arrive ontime for school opening because they were needed to help bringin the fall harvest, so the formal opening was delayed a week.There were only five boys and six girls as boarding students;58BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Writing Brewster’s Historyarrangements were made to place the boys in Estabrook andthe girls in Kimball House. From 1942 to 1945, female studentswere in the majority at Brewster.Facing Uncertain TimesMaintaining a full teaching staff was a continuous problem forthe board and the principal. Male teachers were continuallyleaving for the armed services. Women teachers often felt thattheir help was needed more elsewhere, in wartime production.Rogers had to depend on older men and women to serve asteachers, but this proved difficult when they were asked toperform multiple tasks such as coaching, directing plays, andplanning weekend activities. He soon found himself coachingthe baseball team and acting as intramural basketball coach.Burtis Vaughan was a fine young teacher who was hired aftercompleting his master’s degree in education at ColumbiaUniversity to instruct Latin, English, and manage the Glee Cluband the midget football team. Vaughan was soon told to reportto the Navy’s officer’s candidate school, however. He returnedto Brewster at the end of the war two years later.The war brought rationing of both food and fuel. Since teacherswho lived on campus were permitted to take all of their mealsin the dining hall with the boarding students, a top priority waskeeping the dining hall kitchen well supplied. The large chickencoop in the Haines barn was large enough to nest 250 chickensto supply the cook with eggs and poultry. A large freezer wasused to store meat and perishables; Rogers purchased two fatcows, had them slaughtered, and the meat was delivered to thefreezer. He tapped the large maple trees on campus and mademaple syrup in the spring. In addition, the school’s Victorygarden, located on what is now called Memorial Field, neededconstant tending.The problem of supplying fuel for the school buildings wasdifficult, and Rogers had the janitor report the status to himdaily. Coal was shipped from Concord to Wolfeboro on aschedule, but there were times when supplies were very low,and Rogers worried that furnaces would burn out and causepipes to freeze. Alums remark to this day about the heat pipesin Chapel Hall in the Academic Building that made it the bestplace to keep warm.Student anxiety was a big issue. Messages about the war wereheard everywhere – radio, newsprint, hallway chatter, morningchapel, letters from an older brother, movies, and comic bookstories. The anxiety these messages caused produced an attitudeof carelessness and neglect, and in some cases, academics tooka back seat. Frequently this resulted in continual lateness orabsence, a poor or failing grade, and a talk in the principal’soffice. “This issue is one of commonality with other boardingThe boys’ and the girls’ glee clubs performed for local residents.schools and even more intense at schools located near defenseor military centers.” (Principal’s Report, 10/25/43)Curt Pike ’46 had been sent to Rogers’ office because of aconfrontation with a teacher. The teacher had told a young girlto stop crying in class; Pike told the teacher to stop picking onher, since her father had died the day before. Rogers suspendedPike for two weeks during which he was to work with hisfather at a lumberyard, cutting and trimming trees. The workwas hard and never-ending. At the end of the two weeks, Pike’sfather told him, “If you don’t mend your ways, this is what youwill be doing for the rest of your life.” Pike’s attitude changed.(Pike ’46, transcribed interview 2/17/06)The Show Must Go OnBarbara Lewando ’38 returned to Brewster as a teacher followingher graduation from UNH in 1943. Her assignment was to teachsociology, economics and history, and she also was assigned todirect student drama productions. Over the next several years,Lewando (later Mrs. Edward Zulauf) was to direct five plays– The Man Who Came to Dinner, Our Town, You Can’t Take It WithYou, When We Were Young and Gay, and Dear Ruth.“The shows were held at the Masonic Temple (now the hometo the Village Players) and because of the heating bills we wereallowed only to use the hall for dress rehearsal, which wasn’tan easy feat. Some talented townspeople helped with lightingand make-up, etc.” (Barbara Lewando Zulauf, Manuscript onBrewster Academy and Family, 12/16/04, p. 5)The War and AthleticsThe rationing of gasoline and the lack of tires had a profoundeffect upon the athletic program, which did not do well duringthe war years. The school depended on the goodwill and spiritof parents to help transport teams to away games, or the teamswould take the regularly-scheduled M.S. Mount Washington toLakeport, from where Tilton was a short train ride. When thelake was frozen or the steamer could not run, the game would• www.brewsteracademy.org •59

Writing Brewster’s Historyoften be called off. When parents couldnot purchase gasoline, or tires wereimpossible to find, games were cancelled.Additionally, enlistments robbed theteams of players and many students hadto work in the afternoons.The Music Flows OnThe boys’ and girls’ Glee Clubs presentedmusical evenings to people in the localtowns. The clubs had 60 voices combined,each with a different repertoire under thedirection of Vaughan. Vaughan also beganto develop the school orchestra, whichbegan with 11 students. Following hisreturn from the Navy, the 1944-45 concertseason was superb. Both Glee Clubs andthe Orchestra had grown to include 44girls and 24 boys, all presenting concertsat Carpenter School, Brewster Academy,and for the Cate Fund.Wartime ClubsThere were two groups organized duringthe last years of the war that were directlyrelated to the war effort. Aside from theCivil Air Patrol, there were the Air CorpsEnlisted Reserves, and the Red CrossHome Nursing Course was offered.The Civil Air PatrolPike related how his sister Emma (aformer Brewster student and a memberof the Civil Air Patrol) was stationedThe 1945 Civil Air Patrol and Cadetsin the aircraft watchtower located onClark Road where the McKeon Housenow stands. Her job was to search forand report any unidentified planes.One afternoon she spotted a planeresembling a Japanese Zero fighterplane. Her fellow watchers laughed,but she reported her find to theheadquarters in Concord. The Civil AirPatrol had reconditioned the capturedZero and used it as a decoy to test thewatchers, and she had been the first toreport it. The next day, she was praisedfor her watchfulness and was awardeda special certificate. (C. Pike, transcribedinterview, 2/17/06)The Air Corps Enlisted ReservesThe seven Air Corps boys passed theReserve’s mental and physical testsand were sworn in during December1943. They were allowed to completetheir schooling and then were “called toarms” after graduation in June.The Red Cross Home Nursing CourseNine girls, juniors and seniors only,completed the Red Cross Home NursingCourse, which taught them basicnursing procedures. Certificates wereawarded to all nine girls.To be continued in the next issue. •Brewster Archives photosThe First to FallIn September of 1942 word wasreceived of Brewster’s first fallensoldier. Lt. Clayton Ellsworth Hale’37 (Wolfeboro), a pilot in the ArmyAir Force, was lost while pilotinghis bomber in North Africa.At Brewster he was in the GleeClub and the Junior play, on thefootball team, and was known asthe best bluffer, the noisiest, andone of the most popular seniors.He was elected president of hisclass for each of the four years, andvoted “2nd best athlete.”Hale graduated from BostonUniversity in 1941 with a major inbusiness administration and waswell liked by everyone. •Bob and Shirley Richardson were long-timefaculty members who retired in 2004. Bobcame to Brewster in 1965 and wore many hatsduring his 39 years, including history teacher,director of studies, college admissions director,dorm parent, and coach. Shirley joined thefaculty in 1974 and throughout her tenuretaught English, history, ESL, and learningskills. From 1984 until her retirement,Shirley headed the College Office. Since their“retirement” the Richardsons have embarkedon “writing Brewster’s history.” •60BrewsterConnections • Summer 2007

Robert F. Thurrell Jr. ’38Member of the 1887 Heritage SocietyBob Thurrell, who died in March at age 86, grew up on a farm on nearbyCotton Mountain where his family raised chickens. He was the first of fourbrothers to attend Brewster Academy and, in the early 1970s, hisson Robert III taught at Brewster. Bob graduated from the Academyin 1938 and then attended Harvard University, graduatingin 1942.Following his college graduation, he served as a Navy officer inphotoreconnaissance in the Pacific theater. After World War II heworked as a geologistfor several companiesin Denver and Washington, D.C. In1960 he became the general directorof corporate benefits for JohnHancock Life Insurance Companywhere he worked for 24 years untilhis retirement in 1984.Retirement took him to Venice,Florida, where he pursued his passion– playing duplicate bridge. Hebecame a senior life master in 1967and taught bridge aboard ship on53 cruises.He really appreciated what he receivedat Brewster and wanted to give back to aschool that prepared him for college andlife so well.Bob always felt that education wasthe cornerstone of society and knewthat a good education was the pathto success. He really appreciatedwhat he received at Brewster andwanted to give back to a school thatprepared him for college and life sowell. To show this appreciation, Bob joined the 1887 Heritage Society, whichprovides an opportunity for friends of Brewster to make planned gifts to theAcademy.Bequests orOther Testamentary GiftsYou can provide for Brewster inyour will or in a trust. The fullvalue of a bequest is deductiblefor federal estate tax purposes,and there is no limit to the sizeof a bequest. You may also establisha charitable remaindertrust or a charitable lead trustthrough your will, allowingfor reduced estate taxes whileproviding for your heirs and forBrewster.For more information regarding planned giving options available at Brewster Academy,please contact Tim von Jess in the Office of Alumni and Developmentat (603) 569-7140 or via e-mail at tim_von_jess@brewsteracademy.org

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