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in Manchester and at Easthampton High School, in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Hamilton worked as the executive director of Kids Voting New Hampshire Inc., a youth development organization, and she founded the Capital Area Student Leadership Program (CASL) for high school sophomores. Clearly recognized as an active member of her community, Hamilton and her husband were named Distinguished Citizens of the Year in Concord in 2004. Not only has she been active by contributing to her community, she also has always been physically active. An athlete all her life, Hamilton did not start running road races until she was about 42. Then for more than five years, she became nationally ranked as number one in her age category for the 5K. “I love racing, and I still miss it today,” Hamilton said. them “tremendous changes in education,” referring to those in the disciplinary realm, faculty and student retention, technology, the leveling of the classroom, team teaching, and the Emotional Literacy Program. “Students are really getting into more places and being able to attend the colleges and universities of their choice.” Hamilton also praised Brewster’s athletic department, saying, “All of the students are in programs in which the coaching is far superior.” When asked “What’s next” Hamilton laughed and said she is always pursuing projects. She still works with CASL and is on the scholarship committee for Concord Hospital. She is always involved in education somehow. “What it will be now, I don’t know, but it will be something. Maybe I will go back to school myself!” Welcome, Karey Fix Brewster parent Karey Fix of Chicago has joined the board of trustees. She and husband Bob are the parents of Keenan ’13 and Will, who graduated from Brewster in May. Karey previously taught at a private elementary school in Winnetka, Illinois, before beginning her own business, Fix-Tex: a line of high-end hand painted fabric and furniture. She was actively involved in Keenan and Will’s elementary school, chairing the school’s primary fundraiser for eight years. She has served on the boards of The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Rush NeuroBehavioral Center and has been an active participant of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. In a recent interview, Hamilton spoke about her time as a member of Brewster’s board of trustees. She addressed some of the changes the school has experienced during this time. “It was a very different scene in 1974,” Hamilton said. She highlighted the implementation of technology as a positive change. “We were really a leader in that area.” She also spoke about the Brewster Model as a significant shift. Hamilton was on the selection committee for now Head of School Dr. Michael Cooper. She said that choosing a new head of school was a long process and that the board made “a terrific decision.” She commented on Dr. Cooper’s steady progress and the “significant, intelligent changes” he has brought about. Hamilton called Hamilton stressed the crucial role education plays in her life. “Education is a very important thing for me,” she said. “I am really concerned about what’s happening in public schools. These kids (Brewster students) are really lucky to be able to go to a private school and to learn how to be good citizens and contributing ones.” Hamilton learned about being a contributing member of society at a young age. After attending Springfield College and the University of Maine, she was travelling into the inner city of Toledo, Ohio, and Springfield, Massachusetts, at night by herself to work with individuals from all walks of life. “I really had a good perspective on people from all categories of wealth.” She is confident that this kind of experience – contributing to one’s community – benefits one’s growth and development. She encourages young people to start early with this kind of involvement. Always fascinated by education, Hamilton continues to expand her mind and is currently reading a book about language and how it begins as she watches her baby grandchild begin to navigate the world of language. “In today’s age, it is very rare to find someone like Helen, who selflessly devoted 37 years as a trustee to an institution. Her guidance and wisdom will be missed,” said board president Dan Mudge. “We will continue to treasure our long-standing friendship with Helen.” LIVE LEARN LEAD 18 BrewsterConnections – Fall 2011
Brewster On The Road New York City September – Current parents and friends of Brewster gathered for a reception at the home of Lisa and Michael Kurtz (Zoe Lindgren ’13). Mike Cooper and Lynne Palmer shared news about the opening of school and updates from campus. While in New York City, Mike Cooper had the opportunity to connect with young alumni at a business breakfast hosted by Colin Foster ’88 at his downtown office of Virtual Doorman. Bermuda The Stephens siblings – Keely ’13, Wilson ’12, and Holly ’15 – are among 10 students from Bermuda studying at Brewster this year. September – Mike and Andrea Cooper and Lynne Palmer represented Brewster at a boarding school fair in Hamilton, Bermuda. In conjunction with the fair, Mike, Andrea, and Lynne visited with current Brewster families at a reception at the Rosemont Guest Suites, hosted by Samantha and Neal Stephens (Wilson ’12, Keely ’13, and Holly ’15). Boston, Head of the Charles October 23 – Join us at the Head of the Charles to cheer on Brewster rowers as they compete in the world’s largest crew regatta. Stop by the Brewster tent expected to be near the Finish Area Launching Site (FALS) and the Elliot Bridge. The Middle East October 20 - 23 – Admission officer Jay Anctil will Brewster parent representative represent Brewster Maria- Dulce Smith (Max ’12, at boarding school Sarah ’05) at a school fair in Saudi Arabia last year. fairs in Dharan, Saudi Arabia, sponsored by Saudi Aramco. Jay will discuss the Brewster program with prospective students and families. Currently five students attend Brewster whose families live in Saudi Arabia. Nevada and Texas November – Lynne Palmer will represent Brewster at a boarding school fair in Las Vegas on November 5 and at a national conference for educational consultants in Dallas on November 10. Asia November 7 - 17 – Jim Bastis, director of alumni and development, will visit with parents and alumni in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei and Taichung City, Taiwan. Massachusetts January 15, 2012 – The Brewster boys’ basketball team will play in the 2012 Spalding HoopHall Classic in Blake Arena at Springfield College in Springfield. Game time is tentatively schedule for 4 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN. For more information: www.thehoophallclassic.com/index.php www.brewsteracademy.org 19
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