BrewsterConnections - Brewster Academy

“Let’s Give
Meaning
to the
Brewster
Principle”
By Marcia Eldredge
One of a few bouquets placed on September 11 at a campus memorial.
This year the opening All-School Assembly coincided with the 10th
anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11. It seemed appropriate
then that Dr. Cooper focused his remarks on the connection that
those events had to the Brewster community.
“As you walk through campus or head out to the athletic fields, you will
no doubt notice two signs: one that reads Fry Field and one that reads
Palazzo Field. You might also notice the plaque in the “flagpole garden”
near the Smith Center,” Cooper said.
“Today, especially, the names on these signs and the plaque deserve our
pause and reflection. They bare the names of two graduates who lost their
lives in the World Trade Center on September 11.”
He shared a little about each alumnus. Peter Fry, class of 1983, was just 36
years old, married with two young daughters. Tommy Palazzo, class of
1975, was 44 years old, also married and with three daughters.
“At Brewster, Peter was a stabilizing influence, a leader by example,
a young man who knew what was the right thing to do under any
circumstance, both cool and cool headed. He always represented what
was right and that combination led to his being highly respected by the
entire community. At Curry College, he became an All-American lacrosse
player,” Cooper said.
Tommy and his brother Robbie ’74 (to whom Palazzo Field is also
dedicated) were outstanding athletes. At the dedication of Palazzo Field,
Robbie spoke about how much Brewster had meant to the brothers and
how they had matured at Brewster saying, ”They were the finest years of
our lives as we learned how to become adults here.”
Mike continued, as students Peter and Tommy were respected by their peers
in the Brewster community. As adults they lived honorable lives. “I ask you
to honor them by upholding the Brewster Principle: Respect, Integrity, and
Service: serve yourself and others with your best in all you do.”
“Lets give meaning to the Brewster Principle. Let’s have a great year and
let’s have some fun.”
Mike and Andrea Cooper and senior prefect Evan
Cohn greet a new student.
It wouldn’t be orientation without the annual
swim test!
Welcome Back! Returning students at registration.
12 BrewsterConnections – Fall 2011