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Staying Connected Whether you are an alumnus/a parent, or a friend of Brewster, we have many ways to keep you connected, the latest of which is a mobile version of www.brewsteracademy.o rg. Clicking on the icons and text headers (displayed in the graphic), will give you instant access to news and updates. Mobile Site www.brewsteracademy.org Brewster’s Champion Trees Brewster Academy was recently recognized for being the stewards of two Champion Big Trees: a white oak (pictured below) and a black locust. Both are the largest reported specimens of their species growing in Carroll County. Twitter twitter.com/BA_DocCoops twitter.com/BrewsterHoops twitter.com/BrewsterKitchen YouTube The Bobcat Channel: youtube.com/user/BrewsterBobcat Facebook facebook.com/BrewsterAdmissions facebook.com/BrewsterAcademyAlumni facebook.com/BrewsterBasketball Brewster Commended by NEASC In November the Commission on Independent Schools of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) commended Brewster on the school’s five-year interim evaluation report. The Academy last went through its re-accreditation and self-study process in 2006, as required by the NEASC of independent schools every 10 years. In that review, the accrediting board recommended specific areas in which Brewster could improve. “The list of ways Brewster has improved is laudable,” said William M. Bennett, director of the commission, in a letter to Head of School Dr. Michael E. Cooper. “The school has taken specific steps to deepen and broaden its development efforts, to initiate ways faculty can be part of the policy-setting process, to establish exciting directions in the curriculum, and to open communication among many areas of school life.” The white oak, located in front of Sargent Hall, stands 69 feet tall, is 175 inches in circumference, and has an average crown spread of 101 feet. The black locust, located near Memorial Field across from Brown Hall, is 72 feet tall and measures 126 inches in circumference with an average crown spread of 43 feet. The New Hampshire Big Tree Program is an outreach of the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. The purpose of the New Hampshire Big Tree Program is to locate the most outstanding examples of the various tree species that grow in New Hampshire, to obtain the cooperation of the tree owners to protect and preserve specimens as landmarks for future generations to enjoy, and to stimulate interest in and greater appreciation for trees as a natural resource. Next time you are on campus, take time to stop and admire these champions. During its re-accreditation process in 2006, the visiting committee members voted unanimously in the affirmative on 67 of 77 standards necessary for accreditation. Of the 10 standards that did not receive a unanimous affirmative response, each one received between five and seven affirmative responses; overall, an excellent “grade” report. It was the improvements in these areas to which Bennett referred in his letter. “The Commission feels Brewster is poised to become an even stronger school going forward. The Commission commends the school on its work of the last three years as well as the report itself,” Bennett added. Brewster has received continued accreditation since its initial membership with the NEASC in 1933. The NEASC is the regional accrediting body, providing accreditation services for more than 2,000 public and private institutions for programs from pre-kindergarten through the doctoral level. 18 BrewsterConnections – Spring 2012
Live on the Brewster Bobcats The top-ranked prep school team in the country draws live coverage this season Brewster’s 14 th win of the season was like no other for the Brewster boys’ varsity basketball team. The victory didn’t come in the Smith Center, and they didn’t earn it on their opponent’s court. They held on to their number one ranking against another top-five nationally-ranked team at the Spalding Hoophall Classic, which was televised nationally on ESPN. Although 350,000 basketball fans viewed the game from around the country, the support from the Brewster community at the game was the difference maker, said head coach Jason Smith. With alumni and a busload of students and faculty in the stands, the Bobcats defeated Tilton School 57-53. “The Hoophall Classic is the premier high school basketball event, and Brewster was very fortunate to be included this year, since only the top programs are invited annually,” Smith said. “For our game to be selected to be aired on ESPN was a tremendous honor. It was a wonderful opportunity for our team, as well as the entire Brewster community who provided outstanding support! We are excited about being invited again to next year’s Hoophall.” The top-ranked prep school basketball team in the country: the Brewster Bobcats Game Highlights Florida State- signee Aaron Thomas (Cincinnati) had a game-high 23 points, while North Carolina State-bound TJ Warren (Raleigh, North Carolina) added 14 points. Unsigned forward JaKarr Sampson (Barberton, Ohio) added 13 points and 5 rebounds, while Michigan-signee Mitch McGary (Chesterton, Indiana) had game-high 12 rebounds. Unsigned guard Joe Bramanti (Andover, Massachusetts) played yet another outstanding game on the defensive end of the floor for the Bobcats. Pre-game Reception Nearly 50 alumni, parents, faculty, and friends gathered for a pre-game reception on the Springfield College campus anticipating the Hoophall Classic matchup. Representation covered the span of classes from 1954, 1958, 1965, 1978, 1989 through 2011. Several alumni from the Springfield area reconnected with classmates and learned more about what’s happening on the Brewster campus, including the ongoing celebration of our 125 th anniversary. Former Bobcat Mike Clark ‘89, sporting his 1987-1888 Lakes Region League Champions basketball jacket, brought son Nate to the Hoophall Classic. Following the reception, the group joined the spirited busload of Brewster students in the Blake Arena – all showing their Bobcat pride on the ESPN-televised event. Fans were not disappointed by the high level of competition and ultimate victory for Brewster! Go Bobcats! Lester Kligerman ’65, Ralph Lockwood ’65, Carolyn and Peter Dulong ’71, Margaret and Bob Schwarz ’65, and Jon Skrzyszowski ’65 enjoy the pre-game reception. www.brewsteracademy.org 19
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