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AROUND THE POND Pailey Dance Studio Maryann and William Pailey Jr. ’57 and their daughter Joann ’95 were on hand on Mothers’ Day at Taft, February 17, for the dedication of the Pailey Dance Studio. Julie Pailey ’00 was unable to attend. Members of the Dance Ensemble showed their appreciation for the new space, located in the former Black squash courts at the north end of the Arts and Humanities Center, by performing for the assembled guests. “Dance extends beyond the physical definition of a sport,” senior Aimee Palladino told the audience, “and includes a unique emotional component. It is an art. Dance is constantly changing and adopting new ways of movement, and yet, similar to a sport, it is deeply rooted in tradition and technique. Only after combining physical aptitude and emotion can one achieve dance— an incomparable and timeless expression.” Model U.N. Conference Taft students represented the country of Brazil on the Economic and Social Council and Specialized Agencies in February at the 38th North American Invitational Model United Nations. For four days, delegates attend committee meetings and spend hours debating and deliberating over two current U.N. issues. Representing their appointed country, delegates attempt to pass resolutions that would help solve the problem. Hundreds of other schools from across the country and around the world, as far away as Japan, send delegates to this annual event; there were over 3,000 students this year. “The key to success,” explains advisor Rachael Ryan, “is learning which countries are your allies in order to form coalitions, but more importantly the delegates must learn the fine art of compromise.” This was the first year of the Model U.N. Club at Taft, organized by senior Greg Dost after attending an international relations conference at Georgetown University last summer. “What is remarkable,” says Ryan, “is that none of the students had ever participated in a Model U.N. before, and they all jumped right in with two feet and were not afraid to speak before their committee nor to sponsor resolutions. The Taft delegation did such an outstanding job that this club is sure to have even more success in the future.” Uppermids Arllyn Hernandez, Jen Higgins, Kristina Leone, Elise Mariner, Ali Rickards, Dan Riley, Julia Shlyankevich, and Jane Ventresca completed the team. In Brief Professor Peter Kreeft was the third of the Paduano Lecturers in Philosophy and Ethics (following Dr. Christina Sommers and the Tibetan Buddhist Monks). A professor of philosophy at Boston College and the author of over 55 books, he is widely regarded in his field as one of the leading moral philosophers in the country, specializing in Catholic moral philosophy. In two of his recent books, Refutation of Moral Relativism and Back to Virtue, Professor Kreeft picks up one of his familiar themes, challenging the culture of moral relativism and defending the claims of moral absolutism. Nancy Rankin, a psychologist who works with families and adolescents, spoke with faculty about the issues and anxieties that parents have about their adolescent children. Rankin has worked as a teacher, administrator, and most recently as a counselor in private practice and as coordinator of counseling services at Loomis Chaffee. One teacher remarked, “Her perspectives on the roles of educator and parents seem to be spot on.” Others called her “one of the most practical speakers we’ve had this year; that she was able to answer our questions with distinct, specific suggestions was most helpful.” Steve McCabe resigned as head football coach after nine seasons. He had been an assistant coach under former head football coach Larry Stone for the previous 11 seasons. Steve felt that after 20 years, it was time to devote more time to his children Kara ’02, Kate ’04, and Michael, 11. McCabe guided the Big Red to the New England Class B title in 1992 and finished with a 32-41 career record. “This is not necessarily my finale as a coach,” McCabe told the Waterbury Republican American. He will remain as head track coach and math teacher. Athletic Director Dave Hinman ’87 will succeed McCabe as head football coach this fall. 10 Spring 2001
AROUND THE POND Winter Big Red Scoreboard Boys’ Basketball Record: ............................................................................. 9–14–0 Logan Award:...........................................Anthony T. Piacenza ’01 Girls’ Basketball Record: ............................................................................. 16–5–0 Basketball Award:.......................................... Jennifer K. Feffer ’01 K. Christine Murphy ’01 Elizabeth Barisser joins the Taft faculty as the new dance teacher, replacing Robyn Lewis, who left at the end of the fall term to join Dance Masters of America. Barisser is an experienced professional dancer and teacher. For several years she’s been the head of the nonprofit Brass City Ballet in Waterbury. Fifteen students and faculty gathered last fall to participate in a 5K walk in Hartford for cancer research. They were joined by Liz Terenzi, mother of Rob ’01 and a oneyear survivor of cancer. Boys’ Ice Hockey Founders League Co-Champions Record: ............................................................................. 20–3–1 Angier Hockey Award: ............................. Christian M. Jensen ’01 Ryan M. Trowbridge ’01 Coaches Hockey Award: ............................... Ryan P. Shannon ’01 Girls’ Ice Hockey Record: ............................................................................. 13–6–3 Patsy Odden Hockey Award: ........................... Victoria S. Fox ’01 Boys’ Ski Racing Record: ..............6th grand slalom, 7th slalom in Berkshire League Ski Racing Award: ............................................ John C. Parker ’01 Girls’ Ski Racing Record: ............................................... 3rd in Mt. Institute League Ski Racing Award: ...................................... Courtney J. Krause ’01 Boys’ Squash Founders League Champions Record: ............................................................................. 13–2–0 Squash Award: ................................................ Eric S. Wadhwa ’01 Girls’ Squash Record: ............................................................................... 6–8–0 Squash Award: ............................ Alexandra Maas-Geesteranus ’01 Wrestling Founders League Co-Champions Record: ............................................................................. 12–5–0 Hitch Award: .................................................... Colt T. Lorson ’01 Wynne Award: ................................................. Ryan M. Burns ’01 “We wanted to raise as much money as possible for the American Cancer Society,” said Rob, “but in doing so, we also wanted to raise awareness, not just that cancer is a part of so many lives, but also about the Taft Cancer Forum.” Rob co-founded the Taft Cancer Forum last year as a support group, but it also does some fundraising. This year, Rob is trying to get the program going in other boarding schools under the name of ISUAC (independent schools united against cancer). Poet O Quartet, a highly acclaimed jazz group, performed a Valentine’s Day concert on campus. Critics cite “a completeness, an organic development that carries the listener through a musical story.” Tyler Jennings ’02 said, “I observed a most sane and beautifully composed jazz-fusion arrangement; my fascination with that song still lingers.” Guitarist Michael Musillami, Mario Pavone on bass, Peter Madsen on piano, and Micahel Sarin on drums form the quartet. Taft Bulletin 11
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