BrewsterConnections Fall 2004 - Brewster Academy

BrewsterConnections 

Fall 2004 

Girls’ Soccer and Field Hockey – 

New England Champs! 

Inside: 

2003-2004 Annual Report

On the covers: 

Front left – Kate Buesser ’07, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire 

Right – Elaine Fancy ’07, Moncton, New Brunswick 

Photos by Vaughn Winchell 

Back: 

Seniors J.C. Freer and Dan Cooper, both of Wolfeboro 

Photo by Peter Lassey 

Daniel 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, Secretary 

Nancy M. Black 

(Nicole ’02, Robbie ’05) 

Bill B. Bradford ’69 

President, Alumni Association 

C. Richard Carlson 

Estate Trustee 

David L. Carlson ’54 

Brewster Academy 

2004-2005 Board of Trustees 

George J. Dohrmann III 

(George ’05) 

Peggy G. Herrington 

(Xerxes ’06, Vincent ’08) 

President, Parents’ Association 

Michael M. Keys 

(Matthew ’04) 

Anthony J. Leitner ’61 

Kathleen M. Mudge 


Derek J. Murphy ’77 

John C. Naramore 

James E. Nicholson 

James O’Brien 

(Jimmy ’04, Katie ’06) 

Todd P. Parola ’89 

Arthur O. Ricci 


The Reverend Nancy Spencer Smith 


Trustee Emeriti 

Walter N. “Rink” DeWitt ’54 

P. Fred Gridley ’53 

Grant M. Wilson 

(Grant ’87, Kirsten ’88)

BREWSTERCONNECTIONS 

Fall 2004 

Head of School 

Dr. Michael E. Cooper 

Director of Advancement 

Tim von Jess 

Editor 

Marcia Eldredge 

Director of Communications 

Assistant Editor/Layout/Design 

Peggy Comeau 

Assistant Director of Communications 

Contibutors 

Peggy Comeau, Marcia Eldredge, 

Matt Hoopes, Rachael Jeffers ’05, 

Lynne M. Palmer 

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www.brewsteracademy.org 

Inside 

2 2003-2004 Annual Report 

29 New England Champs! 

Field Hockey, Girls’ Soccer, Boys’ Soccer Triumph 

32 The Truth About Boarding School 

Survey affirms benefits of a Brewster education 

34 Students Talk 

Freshmen reflect on their first months at school 

36 Brewster Seeing Double 

It’s all relative for some at Brewster 

39 Thomas and Lane Receive 

Faculty Awards 

Teachers honored for excellence in teaching, 

career growth 

40 Summer Trip Offers Direction 

Trip to Ireland clarifies future studies for 

Rachael Jeffers ’05 

42 Crossing the Bridge to Russia 

Telephone calls to Russia promote understanding 

48 Hoopla: 

Michael Kirschner ’95 

Justine Seigal ’93 

Mark Fine ’96 

60 Matching Gift Companies 

Double your dollars for Brewster 

64 Lamb Green Dedicated 

In memory of Herb Lamb, trustee 

Departments 

In the News 28 

Community Service 

Update 45 

Performing Arts 

Update 46 

Class Notes 53 

In Memoriam 57

2003-04 Annual Report 


Vision 

Brewster Academy aspires to be the school of choice for a community 

of diverse and talented young men and women seeking a college 

preparatory experience predicated upon traditional values within an 

innovative, student-centered academic program that focuses on 

mastery learning of course content encompassing the arts, language 

and humanities, math, and sciences, coupled with a positive boarding 

and day student experience emphasizing the intellectual, physical, 

and social, development of self. 


Mission 

Brewster Academy, an independent, college preparatory 

school, provides students with the academic, personal and 

social skills necessary for success in a university or college, 

and for life. The curriculum, delivered using best practice 

methodologies, aims to maximize retention of skills and 

content through a collaborative student-centered, masterylearning 

program. The Academy, founded on the principle 

of moral character development, strongly adheres to the 

long-held belief of educating the whole person, both in 

mind and body, and does that through a challenging 

curriculum, rigorous athletic program, and strong commitment 

to a community living experience that emphasizes 

service to self and others. 


Principle 

The Academy uses our Principle as a moral compass when seeking 

answers to ethical questions and for guidance in day-to-day decisionmaking 

that fosters the development of all community members. 

Respect, integrity, and service: 

serve yourself and others with your best in all you do. 

In compiling this report, every effort 

was made to ensure accuracy. If you 

find an error or omission, please let us 

know and accept our apologies. 

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BrewsterConnections Fall 2004


It is, indeed, my pleasure to bring to you this annual report. 

Without the support and generosity of those listed here, we would not be able to accomplish 

all that we set out to be as a school. Your commitment to keeping Brewster a strong and 

vibrant school is a testament to your belief in what we are trying to accomplish in moving 

the school forward. 

It was just about a year ago when I took the helm as Brewster’s eleventh Head of School. 

In my remarks at the all-school gathering commemorating that occasion, I talked about 

how we would be looking to reaffirm who we are by visiting our mission and values as 

we began to set our collective vision for the future and how we wanted our “vision to 

become the beacon of education for northern New England and beyond.” I am pleased to 

report that we have, through our strategic planning endeavor, set forth our vision, 

reaffirmed ourselves to our mission and core values and have begun to define our course 

for the future. 

A Message 

From 

the Head of 

School 

It should come as no surprise that our 

future success will be dependent upon our 

I hope what you read in fiscal stability. We have been ever mindful 

of our commitment to fulfill our mission as 

this report gives you a a school and continue to be thoughtful in 

how we allocate existing resources. As 

sense of the excitement reflected in this report, we are in the 

fortunate position to have concluded our 

we are feeling about 

last fiscal year in good standing. With the 

most recent opening of school, we are 

where we’re headed. 

looking at another solid, but tight, financial 

picture for the 2005 fiscal year. Our intent 

is to build upon our fiscal position to further 

enhance what we hope to achieve as an institution. One way to help us accomplish this 

goal is to increase our fund-raising efforts so that we see growth in our annual fund and 

endowment commensurate with our peer institutions. Without growth in these two areas, 

we would turn to our largest source of revenue, tuition, to help us grow. But relying upon 

tuition is not the answer; increasing our voluntary support is. 

Keeping a Brewster education accessible to the widest possible audience only adds to 

our strength. Schools that have a diverse student body add the greatest value to the overall 

educational experience. We know, for example, from a recent Association of Boarding 

Schools study that students report that schools like Brewster play a vital role in shaping 

their personal values and ethics. The study also found that our students use their time 

more productively than their public school peers and that they felt that they were better 

prepared for college (87 percent of boarding students versus 39 percent of public school 

students) than students from public schools. In addition, over 90 percent of boarding 

school students, compared to 50 percent of students from public schools, felt academically 

challenged and reported having high-quality teachers (90 percent boarding versus 51 

percent public school). These findings are no accident. They stem from the commitment 

of schools like Brewster to be places of quality and innovation, dedicated to educating the 

whole student. 

Dr. Michael E. Cooper 

Head of School 

I hope what you read in this report gives you a sense of the excitement we are feeling 

about where we’re headed. While the challenges we need to confront to achieve our goals 

are substantial, the fact that we are addressing them head-on is invigorating. Our need to 

build a stronger, fiscally stable Brewster is more important than ever. 

As I told the students at our opening all-school meeting, together we can be the force 

multiplier to accomplish anything we set out to do. With your help I am confident that 

we can accomplish great things. Please feel free to write, e-mail, or call me with your 

thoughts as we continue to plot our future. 

To all those listed here, thank you for your generosity and support. It means so much to 

our community to have your faith and commitment, and to have you solidly behind 

our efforts. 

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Admission 

Office 

It was an active and prosperous year in Admission, which 

produced a starting enrollment that was slightly bursting at the seams. It is strange to 

declare that I am also a new parent at Brewster with our son, TJ Jr., a member of the 

freshman class. (I know, alumni, it’s hard to believe that the Palmers are old enough to 

have a child at Brewster, but believe it!). 

We are excited to report some healthy trends and successful goals in many targeted 

areas. Driven by mission and commitment to quality programs, we are focused on 

appropriate enrollment numbers to ensure that we are delivering on our promise and 

reflect Brewster’s selectivity. Our local interest and popularity in Wolfeboro and 

surrounding areas has realized an opening day enrollment of 84 new students compared 

to 70 students last September. Brewster’s reputation and presence locally continues to 

grow through successful experiences and recognition from our current families who are 

eager to share their stories. 

We are excited about the 25 percent increase in new female boarding students with 

almost a 50 percent representation of females in the freshman class this year. These 

realizations are particularly exciting due to the trend in northern New England boarding 

schools where families are not as eager to send their daughters that far away from home. 

Enrollment overall in the sophomore and freshman classes have seen a slight increase of 

11 percent with the upper school maintaining its traditional enrollment capacity. 

The activity that we witnessed in Admission throughout the year included an increase 

in applications as well as a slight increase in campus visits. The staff in Admission is 

committed to the personalization of this process for families, as we know that this is a 

significant life decision and that it’s our job to educate, support, and counsel families to 

the right determination for their child in a very personal way. Brewster’s selectivity 

increased due to the rise in activity, and our focused decisions and commitment to the 

student who demonstrates the strongest reflection of motivation and character have added 

well to the foundation that exists in this deserving community. 

Financial assistance was awarded to 27 percent of our current families and continues to 

be a demonstrated need for many more. The school understands that the cost of a Brewster 

education can be burdensome to families, and with that in mind, the school realized the 

smallest increase in tuition that has been reported for 20 years, hoping to respond to that 

reality our families are facing. 

Lynne M. Palmer 

Director of Admission 

The school understands 

that the cost of a Brewster 

education can be 

burdensome to families, 

and with that in mind, the 

school realized the smallest 

increase in tuition that has 

been reported for 20 years, 

hoping to respond to that 

reality our families are 

facing. 

Our student body overall is represented by 30 states and 12 countries with a spectrum 

of talented young people who add a whole lot of flavor to our eclectic society. It is very 

much a family affair at Brewster Academy as well with 13 percent of our population related 

to each other! (See story on page 36) 

The Admission Office would like to thank our wonderful parent volunteers who spend 

a tremendous amount of time speaking with prospective families and sharing their 

insight and guidance to other parents searching for the right environment for their 

child. We have recently conducted some extensive market research that clearly emphasizes 

the powerful impact these communications can have. 

With Brewster Academy’s focus on student-centered decisions at all levels, we are 

looking forward to continued successes in enrollment. Armed with some compelling 

research and validation that Brewster Academy continues to be a school that delivers on 

its promise, our reputation in the marketplace is distinguished and expanding into areas 

that are new to the boarding school option. Additionally, recent survey results presented 

by The Association of Boarding Schools offer compelling evidence of the boarding school 

advantage to both current students and alumni. (see story on page 32) 

Look for us to be in your neighborhood and seeking your help in identifying students 

who may benefit from the Brewster experience! 

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The admission office thanks the following people for volunteering their time 

to assist the office in a variety of ways throughout the 2003-04 year. 

Lorena Alvarado 

(Sam Hirst ’05) 

Behcet and Zile Arkun 

(Haluk ’04) 

Susan and Gordon Ayers 

(Colin ’04) 

Travis Anderson 

and Betsy Harvin 

(Jared Anderson ’06) 

Mike and Helen Andrews 

(Eric ’07) 

Elsie Bauld 

(Andrew ’03) 

Leonard and Julie Berman 

(Rachel ’06) 

Nancy Black 

(Nicole ’02, Robbie ’05) 

Bernadette Boddy 

(Scott ’05) 

Miguelina Bodkin 

(John ’03, Gavin ’05, Chris ’07) 

Steve and Christie Bravo 

(Andrea ’05, Ethan ‘08) 

Lucille Bromley 

(Max Kellman ’05) 

Werner and Jellie Brueckel 

(Joel ’05) 

Naomi and John Buckley 

(Sean Ferreira ’05) 

William and Tamera Burns 

(Abbie ’04) 

Holly Burrows 

(Austin ’05) 

Alice Cason 

(Christopher ’07) 

Lavy and Sarah Chidavaenzi 

(Farai ’04) 

Julie Childs 

(Molly ’03) 

Chang Whan Cho 

and Geum Sun Kim 

(Kyoo-Tae Cho ’05) 

Bea Citron 

(Matthew ’04) 

Bev Clements 

(Jessica ’02, Jennifer ’07) 

Joyce Cmar 

(Stephanie ’03) 

Kathleen Collette 

(Shawn ’06) 

Howard and Cheri Collier 

(Matt ’06) 

Christine Crawford 

(Elizabeth Ward ’05) 

Caroline Daniels 

(Martin Wernick ’05) 

Marilyn DeLissio 

(David ’04, Andrew ’06) 

Raymond 

and Donita DeZenzo 

(Nicholas ’04) 

Patricia Diamond 

(Will ’04) 

Gail Doherty 

(Bridget ’04, Shannon ’08) 

George 

and Helen Dohrmann 

(George ’05) 

Albert and Lucie El-Khoury 

(Daniel ’05) 

Marty Falaro 

(Will ’04) 

Kevin and Kathy Farley 

(Marshall ’06, Blair ’08) 

Ken First and Gina Rizzo 

(Joe Rizzo ’03) 

Pam Fortin 

(Kristen ’04, Melissa ’06) 

Ellen Foster 

(James ’04) 

Marie Frank 

(Curtis ’04) 

Joyce Gatta 

(Kori ’03, Bri ’05) 

Douglas and Ellen George 

(Madaline ’07) 

Frank and Peggy Gilroy 

(Frank ’03, Kevin ’06) 

Ned and Barbara Giroux 

(Brian ’06) 

Mrs. Alan Gordon 

(Elliott ’04) 

Andrea Gray 

(Stephen Hard ’06) 

Jeff and Jennye Greene 

(Roger ’05) 

Debra Hackett 

(Ceili Kidney ’05) 

Karen Hansen 

(Jeff Higgs ’04) 

Betty Herr 

and Fred Hopengarten 

(Steven ’05) 

Peggy Herrington 

(Xerxes ’06, Vincent ’08) 

Roberto Hirst 

(Sam ’05) 

Joan Hochman 

and Chris Reid 

(Ian Hochman-Reid ’06) 

Gary and Lucy Hooper 

(Rand ’05) 

John and Chantal Houde 

(Shawn ’04) 

Cynthia Hughes 

(Jessica ’05) 

Polly Jeffers 

(Rachael ’05) 

Rex and Sharon Jobe 

(Reagan ’01) 

Mandy Jones 

(Joshua Sims ’04) 

Patricia and Michael Keys 

(Matt ’04) 

Jenny Knellinger 

(Nick ’04) 

Lyn Kolb 

(Lindsay ’04) 

Gail and John Korpusik 

(Adam ’06) 

Dave and Lynn Kravis 

(Jay ’07) 

Herbert and Kathleen Krumsick 

(Jamie ’95, Jill ’98, 

Jeffrey ’01, Jeremy ’04) 

Susan and John Langheim 

(Sean ’06) 

Tom LeClair 

(Coleman ’04) 

Nancy MacDonald 

(Shelley MacDonald ’05) 

Sydney MacPherson 

(Ian ’06) 

Myrtle Marcano 

(Dahlia ’06) 

Megan McCollum 

(J.B. ’05) 

Amanda Merrill 

(Anna Fuld ’04) 

Drew and Valerie Middleton 

(Rod ’02, Cederick ’04) 

Jane Morancy 

(Michael ’06) 

Jane Morgan 

(Chris ’05, Scott ’05) 

Kathy and Dan Mudge 


Christopher and Susan Mundy 

(Katherine ’05) 

John Naramore 

Eileen Neal 

(Tori ’06) 

Linda Noyes 

(Katie ’06) 

Kathy and Jim O’Brien 

(Jimmy ’04, Katie ’06) 

Karen and Ken O’Connell 

(Kathleen ’05) 

Robert ‘74 and Caryn Palazzo 

(Alyssa ’07) 

Bernard and Maria Pargh 

(Franklin ‘03) 

Todd Parolo ‘89 

Bettye Payne 

(Veronika ’06) 

Ellen Pimentel 

(Greg ’06, Jane ’08) 

Ed and Rose Pinckney 

(Shae ’04) 

Sue Pouliotte 

(Allison ’03, Julie ’04) 

Anne Reyes 


Jay and Beth Riley 

David Schulak 

(Jon ’05) 

Donna Schuler 

(Kirsten ’04) 

Connie Seery 


Betty Silverman 

(Cody ’05) 

Maureen Simoneau 

(Andre ’90, Paulo ’93, 

Megeen ’02, James ’07) 

William and Donna Smith 

(Hunter ’04) 

Alfred and Mary Spagnolo 

(Alyssa ’04) 

Lynn Spencer 

(Chris ’05) 

Anne Sprague 

(Leah ’04, Denise ’07) 

Eva Tameling 

(Hannah ’05) 

Tawatchai Tangjaitrong 

and Varaphan Nimboonchaj 

(Par Tangjaitrong ’04) 

Beth and Stephen Tenney 

(Christopher Snow ’06) 

Margaret Thompson 

(Timothy Fish ’07) 

Bonnie Tracy 

(Ryan ’03) 

Mary Voss-Lovejoy 

(Mark Voss ’04) 

Marybeth Wadlinger 

(Erin ’06) 

Sarah and George Wattendorf 

(Gretchen ’05) 

Adele Wick and Rick Miller 

(Doug Miller ’01, Patrick 

Miller ’03, Charlie Miller ’05) 

Sandra Wilson 

(Kyle ’04) 

Toni Wrenn 

(Casey ’05) 



College 

Placement 

Office 

As the Brewster Class of 2004 settles into their new campuses 

and new challenges, the College Office at Brewster begins the “application season” for 

the Class of 2005. Students are narrowing down their college lists, taking SATs, asking 

teachers for recommendations, and filling out applications while still working hard in 

their classes to ensure that their grades will impress the college admissions officers. Last 

year’s class continued the trend of earning more acceptances to the most competitive colleges 

and universities, and I am confident that the Class of 2005 will be remarkable as well. 

Each year I continue to be impressed by 

the character and academic quality of our 

students. This has not gone unnoticed by 

many admission representatives as well. 

Several times a year, as representatives visit 

the campus or call to discuss a student, I 

hear the comment that there is something 

special about a Brewster student. These 

colleges have learned about our program 

over the years and recognize its value. They 

know that Brewster students have learned 

the skills, both as a student and as a member 

of a community, which will help them be 

successful on the college level. 

Each year I continue to 

be impressed by the 

character and 

academic quality 

of our students. 

This has not gone 

unnoticed 

by many admission 

representatives as well. 

The 2003-04 school year also marked the 

retirement of Shirley Richardson, dean 

emeritus of the College Office. In her 20 

years in the College Office, Shirley has helped literally thousands of students prepare and 

plan for their college experience. In my six years of working with Shirley, she taught me 

many valuable lessons, but the most important was that students come first – always. 

She worked tirelessly to help students through the college process and always had one 

goal in mind – to find the best match for our students so they could continue to be successful 

and be in the best position to reach their goals. After counseling so many students over 

the years, Shirley never lost her sense of excitement over the possibilities ahead for each 

student. We wish Shirley and her husband Bob the best in their next venture as they prepare 

to write the history of Brewster Academy. 

Laura Duffy 

Dean, College Placement 

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College Attendance from 1999-2004 by College 

University of New Hampshire 15 

Boston University 13 

St. Michael’s College 12 

Wheaton College 10 

American University 9 

Emory University 7 

Northeastern University 6 

Skidmore College 6 

University of Vermont 6 

University of Denver 6 

Babson College 5 

Bentley College 5 

Drew University 5 

Elon University 5 

Hofstra University 5 

Southern Methodist Unive 5 

Stetson University 5 

College of Wooster 4 

Cornell University 4 

George Washington Univ 4 

Pace University 4 

Roanoke College 4 

Syracuse University 4 

Tulane University 4 

University of Tampa 4 

University of Virginia 4 

Virginia Tech 4 

Colby College 3 

Colgate University 3 

Davidson College 3 

Franklin & Marshall College 3 

Georgetown University 3 

Indiana University 3 

Ithaca College 3 

Lehigh University 3 

New York University 3 

Rensselaer Polytech 3 

Rochester Institute of Technology 3 

St. Lawrence University 3 

University of Miami 3 

Bard College 2 

Bucknell University 2 

Clarkson University 2 

College of the Holy Cross 2 

Fordham University 2 

Goucher College 2 

Hobart and William Smith 2 

Lafayette College 2 

Marist College 2 

Miami University of Ohio 2 

Middlebury College 2 

Quinnipiac University 2 

Rollins College 2 

Temple University 2 

Tufts University 2 

University of Delaware 2 

University of Maine 2 

University of Colorado Boulder 2 

University of Connecticut 2 

University of Washington 2 

Vanderbilt University 2 

Beloit College 1 

Boston College 1 

Bowdoin College 1 

Brandeis University 1 

Brown University 1 

Carnegie Mellon University 1 

Coast Guard Academy 1 

Columbia University 1 

Dickinson College 1 

Drexel University 1 

Duke University 1 

Eckerd College 1 

Hampshire College 1 

Johns Hopkins University 1 

Mary Washington University 1 

Mount Holyoke College 1 

Norwich University 1 

Occidental College 1 

Otterbien College 1 

Pitzer College 1 

Rhode Island School of Design 1 

Rice University 1 

Rose-Hulman Institute 1 

Smith College 1 

St. Anselm College 1 

Stonehill College 1 

The Citadel 1 

University of Massachusetts 1 

Univ of California Berkeley 1 

Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill 1 

University of Arizona 1 

University of Michigan 1 

University of the South 1 

Universityof Illinois 1 

University of Toronto 1 

University of Maryland 1 

US Air Force Academy 1 

US Merchant Marine Academy 1 

Vassar College 1 

Washington University 1 

Worcester Polytech 1 

Yale University 1 



Academic 

Office 

Academics 

Brewster’s School Design Model aims to provide each Brewster student with an 

opportunity to realize potential, graduating with observable, measurable growth 

academically and socially and ready for a successful transition to a college experience. 

Delivering on this central promise of our mission has called on administrators and faculty 

to develop crucial elements of program that include curriculum, faculty professional 

development, the evolution of faculty teaching teams, well-planned use of technology, 

and substantive initiatives to foster a maturing sense of personal and social responsibility. 

At the heart of this Model is the firm belief that all elements must come together in support 

of students and that providing the very best education for students necessitates careful 

attention to all facets of program. 

Curriculum 

One of the many things that sets Brewster apart from other schools is the approach to 

instruction that uses class methodologies proven effective in educational research. Because 

classes offer leveled instruction aimed at reaching each student at his or her level, those 

teaching methodologies must have a highly detailed curriculum in place, if teachers are 

to have quality time to attend to their students’ needs. Each department has developed 

this curriculum, and our faculty spend summers and other vacation periods refining materials 

and detailing the lessons in a database known as the Curriculum Authoring Tool (CAT). 

The CAT enables instructional support faculty to better tailor their lessons to individual 

student needs because they can access upcoming lessons. Such access paves the way for 

highly effective collaboration in a team effort to identify student needs and create 

curriculum adaptations to meet those needs. An exciting initiative completed this year 

has been moving the CAT to the Brewster portal (intranet). This means faster service, ease 

of making additions and revisions to curriculum, and a solid base from which we position 

ourselves to gather increasing amounts of data with which we can continue to assess 

curriculum effectiveness. 

Marilyn Shea 

Academic Dean 

Although it has never been our intention to consider our curriculum “completed”, we 

celebrate the progress that brings us very close to finishing the first phase of curriculum 

development in science, history, math, and English. Substantial ground has been covered 

with our foreign language and ESL curriculum, which have more modules than the core 

curriculum and fewer curriculum writers. Despite those significant impediments, we are 

very proud that nearly 75 percent of the curriculum needed in those departments is 

completed and that very detailed lessons and materials are in place for those modules 

that have yet to be completely developed. 

Faculty Professional Development 

Brewster supports its faculty with multiple opportunities for professional development 

that have strong links to individual faculty goal setting and the evaluation program. 

Faculty work with department heads and administrators annually to develop professional 

goals that connect to objective information on teaching effectiveness. Faculty play an 

important role in identifying areas for goal setting and the Academy makes every effort to 

fund external coursework and to provide relevant professional development opportunities 

during three in-service days annually, 

Last year, in-service workshops advanced the professional skill sets for faculty by providing 

a variety of training. In the fall we offered sessions on dorm parenting and coaching 

techniques and team building experiences for teaching teams. In the winter we provided 

a wide variety of workshops on teaching methods, which included cooperative learning, 

the use of reward systems, as well as seminars on adolescent social and emotional issues 

and drug education. We also provided training in several areas of technology including 

advanced uses of Excel and PowerPoint and educational uses of the Internet. In the spring 

we focused on issues of bullying and harassment. 

Additionally, professional development is delivered through the Academy’s academic 

department meetings. Department heads provided faculty training on teaching methodologies, 

uses of the database for assessing student performance, learning differences, and approaches 

to adapting curriculum for students with varied learning needs. 

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Faculty Teaching Teams 

The effective functioning of teaching teams and their use of a model for collaboration 

cannot be overstated as a key element of the Brewster program. Faculty teams work 

together, pooling expertise, and planning the best ways to support their students. These 

teams work continuously on honing skills for working as a unit. 

One of many accomplishments last year was the teamwork involved in reducing the 

number of students who came to class without homework completed. Teams started the 

academic year with a goal for reducing the number of late homework assignments by 10 

percent and all seven teams met or 

exceeded the goal. 

“Many thanks 

for a wonderful 

Parents’ Weekend. 

Your faculty has 

both passion and talent.” 

~ Brian and Brigid Duffy 

(Colleen ’07) 

Another accomplishment of the teaching 

teams was found in teams meeting goals 

set for devoting time to the professional 

development of faculty team members. 

This provided an array of opportunities 

for faculty to share with each other 

strategies for problem solving and 

teaching techniques with which they 

have developed expertise. 

Technology in the Classroom 

Technology serves our program by bringing innovation to instruction, by opening worlds 

to students that might otherwise be closed, and by helping us gather and assess data to 

continuously review program initiatives and their effectiveness in promoting student 

growth. 

The addition of a secure system for assignments and electronic submission was refined 

this year, and students can now track their own work and always be clear about their 

standing in any class. It also means advisors can quickly check on advisees and be fully 

aware of any students who may need more attention from individual subject teachers or 

from the entire teaching team. 

Refinements in accessing information for both students and advisors translate into better 

communication. This also helps our faculty keep parents informed and involved, forging 

stronger communication as we partner to meet the needs of each student. The more 

frequently students can get information on how they are doing, the more likely they are to 

take ownership in meeting individual goals. This advancement has been greatly enhanced 

through the use of technology. 

Our classrooms are each equipped with LCD projectors, allowing a state-of-the art readiness 

for effective presentation of teaching materials. Using LCD 

projectors helps us provide important tools for students in 

teaching them how to learn and how to organize their learning – 

skills which themselves are every bit as important as the 

content knowledge of their studies. 

A new addition to our electronic tools in the classroom will 

enhance the benefits of the LCD projectors by making it 

possible to save notes written on whiteboards. New “Mimio” 

attachments allow teachers to illustrate examples, or provide 

notes on a whiteboard, and then save the work as a movie, 

including voiceover so that students can easily “see” the lesson 

taught again if they wish to review. This also means good news 

for students who miss a class due to illness. 

The above are just some of the enhancements to the Brewster 

program. The Academy continues to pay careful attention to 

all components of the teaching and learning environment with 

a goal to making it a highly personalized and successful 

experience for each Brewster student. 



Summer 

Programs 

One might argue that there are two Brewsters. First, there is the 

Brewster with its nearly 200-plus years of history and tradition, infused with its decadeold 

innovations that have caught the eye of educators all over the world. That Brewster 

has a clearly articulated mission to serve its students in guiding their academic, social, 

and moral development. It is singular in its purpose as it moves through the long firebright 

fall, crunchy-cold winter, and grass-green spring terms at a steady, reliable, 

predictable pace. It is one entity with known patterns seen year after year, as familiar, 

comfortable, and pleasing as an old pair of slippers. 

Then, there is Brewster in the summer. It is entirely different, a sun-splashed celebration 

of learning, performance, and fun. Every summer is a little different, and during each 

there is a continuous stream of programs, events, and activities as new faces arrive and 

depart throughout. There are three major programs that, as a group, utilize our wonderful 

campus during the heart of the summer from late June until mid August. They are the 

Royal Thai Scholars Program, the Brewster Academy Summer Session, and the Heifetz 

International Music Institute. In addition to these, we also host several sports camps and 

other special programs. 

Royal Thai Scholars Program 

In 1992, we began a relationship with Thailand that has gained recognition for Brewster 

among a group of select, prestigious prep schools and, at the same time, has provided 

Thailand a better way to educate its famous and brilliant Royal Thai scholars, the 

country’s future leaders. The Thai scholar program is more than 100 years old and is 

one of a kind in the world. Thailand selects its top high school graduates to go abroad, 

earn doctorates in a variety of disciplines, and bring back ideas that can aid that 

country’s development. The majority come to the U.S. They begin their studies in this 

country during a postgraduate year at various high-end prep schools, including 

Brewster. Brewster in the summer is the Thai scholars’ starting point, and we are the 

only school that gets them all at one time. We have served over 500 Thai scholars. It 

has grown from a three-week program to a nine-week program in ESL, culture, 

technology, art, and lab courses. It is the envy of the independent school world. 

Doug Fallon 

Director, Summer Programs 

Brewster Academy Summer Session 

In 1994, the Brewster Summer Session was formed. The school has grown and evolved 

each year, now a unique program consisting of half intensive academics and half 

adventure programming. Students can choose majors in English, math, or ESL, and 

minors in computer graphics, experiential science, video production, or instructional 

support. In recreation, they learn rock climbing and rappelling, canoeing, kayaking, 

hiking, and camping. Each year, a half dozen or so students who come through the 

Summer Session enroll in Brewster Academy. About half of the students are American 

and half are international. 

Heifetz International Music Institute 

In 2002, we began our relationship with Daniel Heifetz, an accomplished violinist who 

has played at important venues on every continent. His performing days over, he has 

dedicated his life to training highly-talented string players and pianists. Currently, the 

institute trains more than 100 students each summer. We tend to think of them as 

musical Thai scholars. Members of both groups are brilliant, motivated, and unusually 

dedicated. The mission of the Institute is to help young players communicate their 

music to their audiences. Numerous surprising approaches are used to accomplish 

this end. Students are asked to sing, dance, draw, and act out the music as well as 

improve their technical skills. During the program, there are more than 35 pianos on 

campus and music is emanating from every room, every window. Open a broom closet, 

the elevator, or a bathroom door and you are likely to find a student there playing 

diligently. There are concerts virtually every night. 

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Sports Camps and Other Special Programs 

We host multiple camps for soccer and lacrosse, cross country, field hockey, plus an Odyssey 

of the Mind camp, a traditional camp, and a Boy Scout jamboree. In June, theologians 

come together for an annual conference, and throughout the summer teachers 

travel to Brewster to participate in a number of Advanced Placement 

workshops. We’ve done several ESL programs for other schools and we 

support numerous local events and activities. There are four fairs on 

Memorial Field and numerous weddings at the Pinckney Boathouse 

and on Palazzo Field. The Fourth of July fireworks display draws 

many thousands to campus every year, a number exceeded only by 

the hoards that crowd the Huggins Hospital Street Fair every first 

weekend in August. In addition, at Two Pine Point, a 900-seat 

acoustical tent is erected and a series of concerts are held throughout 

the summer. 

Revenue from Summer Programs has become vital to the Academy. 

In fiscal year 2004-2005, to be completed on June 30, 2005, we expect a 

net gain to approach $300,000. These numbers are important not only 

to the bottom line of the Academy but also to those individuals who 

have had the opportunity to enhance their incomes with meaningful, 

important summer work, contributing to the local Wolfeboro economy. Another 

benefit of our summer program can be seen from the admissions perspective: about 

a dozen students choose to attend Brewster after their summer experience. Wolfeboro 

is a wonderful place during the summer months and our summer programs contribute to 

the greater community by offering diverse and varied offerings. 

“Then, there is 

Brewster 

in the summer. 

It is entirely different, 

a sun-splashed 

celebration 

of learning, 

performance, 

and fun.” 

If you have questions or would like more information about Brewster’s Summer Programs, 

please contact Doug Fallon at doug_fallon@brewsteracademy.org. 

2004 Thai scholars 

Two remained at Brewster 

for the 2004-05 school year. 

Heiftez International Music Institute 

Summer fun on the Brewster docks 



Business 

Office 

The following reflects Brewster Academy’s audited revenue 

and expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. As the figures reveal, the largest 

source of revenue is tuition, while the largest expense is in instruction and service to 

students. The information reflects that our school is on sound financial footing and is 

managing our resources in a responsible and able manner. We could not do this without 

expert guidance from our board of trustees, particularly the Finance and Audit Committee, 

and support of those listed in this report. Brewster would not be the strong school it is 

today without the generosity and support of others in helping us fulfill our mission. To 

continue to build strength as an institution, and fulfill the dreams being identified in our 

strategic planning endeavor, we need to grow the annual support we receive. With rising 

health care and energy costs, as well as the constant necessity to maintain a vibrant physical 

plant, we need the support of others to help us achieve these ends. Your support allows 

us to direct many resources into enhancing the experience of those choosing a Brewster 

education, and for that we are most grateful. 

Robert Simoneau 

Business Manager 

Total Operating Budget: $14.4 million 

Revenues 

• Tuition: 75% 

Boarding and Day Student Tuition (68%) and Academic Support Fees (7%) 

• Student Related Fees: 8% 

Books, trips, laptops, voice/data communications, insurances, linen services, extra 

curricular activities, skiing, summer and school break trips, graduation, 

publications, yearbooks, library fees, campus store purchases, etc. 

• Gifts and Pledges: 6% 

Unrestricted annual funds and other capital gifts 

• Summer Programs: 6% 

Brewster Academy’s six-week Summer School, the Royal Thai Scholar ESL and 

Immersion Program (now in its 13 th year), the Heifetz International Music Institute 

(now in its 3 rd year), the Great Waters Music Festival (now in its 7 th year), craft 

fairs, plus various athletic camps and miscellaneous adult educational workshops, 

teacher preparation classes, weddings, local New Hampshire company picnics, 

annual Huggins Hospital Auction and Fair 

• Investments: 5% 

Earned interest on short-term operating cash and long-term endowments 

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Your support 

allows us to 

direct many resources 

into enhancing 

the experience of those 

choosing a 

Brewster education, 

and for that 

we are most grateful. 

Expenditures 

Personnel, taxes, benefits, non-personnel expenses are included in each category. 

• Direct Educational Instruction and Student Services: 37% 

Faculty, community life parents (CLPs), coaches’ salaries, departmental expenses, 

dining services, athletics, library, health center, campus store, recreation and weekend 

activities, dorm residential programs, computer hardware and software, counseling 

services, student leadership, computer programming and technology, etc. 

• Financial Aid: 13% 

18% of tuition and academic support revenues received are provided to award 

to need-based families for boarding and day students. 

• Physical Plant Operations: 25% 

Staff salaries, utilities, housekeeping and 

custodial expenses, equipment leasing, 

grounds and building maintenance, municipal 

bond principal and borrowing interest, plant 

depreciation, repair and replacement, plant 

renewal reserves, liability insurance. 

• Administration: 20% 

Salaries for the Head of School, clerical support 

staff, business services, admissions, alumni 

development and fundraising, communications 

and marketing, local real estate taxes, voice and 

data communications, office supplies and 

postage, employee recruitment and human 

resources, printing, postage, and tuition/fee 

losses and uncollectibles. 

• Summer Programs: 5% 

Programs listed in the Revenue Sources chart 

plus Brewster’s Summer Institute (BSI) for all 

newly hired faculty, staff, and administrators, 

July Fourth fireworks. 



Athletics 

The question on all coaches’ lips was, 

“What did we do without 

the Smith Center” 

The Bobcats’ 2003-04 year in athletics was overall the most 

successful in recent history. In the fall, boys’ varsity soccer had a record of 10-4-1 capturing 

the Lakes Region League Championship and a berth in the New England Class “B” 

tournament. Girls’ varsity soccer finished with a respectable record of 8-5-2 just missing 

out on a tournament bid for the first time in four years. Field hockey (8-6-0) also received 

a tournament invitation, losing in the quarters to eventual champion Holderness. Our 

cross-country team continued the momentum of the 

past several seasons with the girls’ team sharing the 

Lakes Region League Championship title with 

Holderness. Bri Gatta ’05 (Newport, Rhode Island), 

competing for the first time in the sport, was the first 

girl over the finish line in every Lakes Region race! 

The crew team had its usual rigorous fall schedule of 

distance races throughout New England and finished 

the year with their annual pilgrimage to Philadelphia 

for the Braxton and Frostbite regattas. 

The winter season was an exciting one with three more 

of our teams accepting tournament invitations. Boys’ 

ice hockey (22-9-0) fell to a strong team from South Kent who went on to be the Division 

II tournament winners. Girls’ ice hockey (22-6-0) survived into the semi-finals of the Class 

“C” tournament before losing to Greenwich Academy. The boys’ basketball team (21-5-0) 

was runner-up to the Winchendon School in Class “A” of the New England tournament. 

Girls’ basketball fielded a team consisting mostly of lower school athletes and, while 

they were not often on the winning side, they gained valuable experience that should 

serve them well in 2004-05. The Nordic ski team, in its second year of competition, doubled 

in size and two members, JC Freer ‘05 and Dan Cooper ’05 both of Wolfeboro, qualified 

for the New Hampshire team that attended the Eastern High School Championships in 

March. 

Doug Algate 

Director of Athletics 

The winter’s brutally cold weather and lack of snow left deep frost in the ground and 

thick ice on the lake for the start of the spring season. The question on all coaches’ lips 

was, “What did we do without the Smith Center” Although we were unable to be on 

fields for the first ten days of the season, we took full advantage of the indoor turf surface 

for practices, and we hosted other schools for joint practices and scrimmages. When we 

were finally able to get outside, the advantages of the turf seemed apparent as we had 

highly successful seasons for both lacrosse teams with the girls’ record of 9-3-1 and the 

boys’ equally impressive at 9-4-0. Baseball, victim of more cancellations than other teams, 

still had a strong 6-4-0 season. While boys’ tennis suffered dearly due to their number 

one player being out for the duration with an injury, the girls’ team posted a 6-3-0 record. 

The sailing team once again captured the Northern New England title as well as the New 

Hampshire Championships and, while three “lifer” sailors graduated in June, the talented 

lower school contingent should be most capable of carrying on the winning tradition of 

the program. Crew rose to a number 11 finish in the 

New England Interscholastic Rowing Association 

standings and hosted and won the Northern New 

Englands. 

Overall, our interscholastic programs are in excellent 

health. Although only one season of participation per 

year is required of each student, the majority – 62 

percent – of the student body takes advantage of the 

competitive opportunities for either two or all three 

seasons. As a school, we participate in more than 500 

contests at home and throughout New England. 

Students not in interscholastic sports are, typically, 

taking advantage of arts and/or recreational and 

instructional athletic offerings. 

Congratulations and thanks to all of our athletes and 

coaches for all of their efforts and achievements 

throughout the year. 

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This is an exciting time for Brewster Academy as an institution. 

Under the leadership of Mike Cooper, the board of trustees, faculty and staff are developing 

a strategic plan that will help Brewster Academy chart its course for the next five to ten 

years. Through this process a comprehensive capital campaign will emerge. It is a privilege 

to be a part of a team that collectively offers so much care, support, and guidance to our 

students. 

Advancement 

Office 

I anticipate this first year will be full of learning and new challenges. I am looking 

forward to getting to know the Brewster family and feel that it is an honor to serve the 

school in my new role. I welcome your ideas, suggestions, and involvement in advancing 

the mission of the school. 

The most rewarding aspect of being a part of the Alumni and Development Office is that 

it gives us the opportunity to work with extraordinary individuals who express their 

affections for the school through both the anecdotes they share and acts of philanthropy. 

Brewster is blessed to have both a wonderful physical plant and a comprehensive program 

that allows our students to excel in the studio arts, music, dramatics, and athletics all 

while receiving sound instruction in the fundamental academic disciplines. All of this 

would be impossible without the collective support of so many. For this we are all grateful. 

One of the top priorities of the Advancement Office will be to strengthen the financial 

health of the school by developing a more robust Annual Fund. The annual giving 

program at Brewster is truly a volunteer endeavor; it continues to be successful through 

the involvement and generosity of our loyal alumni, parents, and friends. I would like to 

extend my personal thanks to this small army of dedicated volunteer trustees, class agents, 

and parents for their help this past year. As we look to the 2004-2005 year, I invite you to 

get involved. 

On behalf of the entire Brewster community, a place where the guiding principle, “Respect, 

integrity, and service: serve yourself and others with your best in all you do” anchors 

all of us. I thank you. 

BREWSTER ACADEMY 

2003-2004 Giving by Area of Support 

Timothy J. von Jess 

Director of Advancement 

July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 

Current Operations/Annual Giving $ 563,381 

Restricted Current Operations $ 163,525 

Total Annual Support for Current Operations $ 726,906 

Restricted Endowment $ 345,203 

General Endowment $ 5,000 

Construction $ 95,720 

Total Capital $ 445,923 

Other Gifts $ 1,755 

Total Support $1,174,584 



Gift From the Class of 2004 

The Gazebo 

located between the Student Center 

and the Rogers Building 

Discover the Reciprocal Benefits of Planned Giving 

by Joining the Heritage Society 

at Brewster Academy 

If you believe in the work of Brewster Academy and hope that the Academy 

will continue to positively impact the lives of generations of students to 

come, please consider the benefits of planned giving and make a difference 

to a Brewster student while continuing to keep the financial needs of you 

and your family your number one priority. 

To learn about the financial tools available to plan your gift to Brewster so 

that it returns benefits to you, visit our new planned giving area online at 

www.brewsteracademy.gift-planning.org/ or contact Tim von Jess, director 

of advancement, at 603.569.7140 or tim_von_jess@brewsteracademy.org. 

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In The News 

Austin Burrows Participates 

in Youth Leadership Forum 

Austin Burrows ’05 of Moultonborough, 

New Hampshire, was selected 

to participate in the National Youth 

Leadership Forum on Defense, 

Intelligence, and 

Diplomacy in 

Washington, 

D.C., in October. 

Burrows, who is 

interested in a 

career related to 

n a t i o n a l 

security, joined 

400 outstanding 

high school 

juniors and seniors from across the 

United States at the forum. “It was 

great to be with kids who shared my 

passion for politics and national 

security,” commented Burrows. 

Hodges and Students Honored 

for Mission Work 

Faculty member and alumnus B.G. 

Hodges ’66 and members of Brewster’s 

Faith Community were recognized for 

over a decade of work at the Boston 

Rescue Mission, a Christian ministry, 

which has served the homeless and 

people in need since 1899. The group 

was honored during the annual Day of 

Thanks Feast, which took place the 

weekend before Thanksgiving. 

Brewster’s Faith Community members, 

(along with other Wolfeboro area 

residents) who are the volunteer core 

of this event, worked intensively to help 

assemble 250 food baskets as well as 

prepare, set-up, and cook a 

Thanksgiving meal for approximately 

500 homeless guests. 

The group was presented with a brick 

from the 105 year-old mission and an 

attached plaque. Boston Mayor Thomas 

M. Menino also was recognized during 

the ceremony. 

Participating students were Ethan Bravo 

‘08, Andrea Bravo ‘05, Denise Sprague ‘07, 

alumna Leah Sprague ‘04, Emily Hess ‘08, 

and Hannah Byers ‘08 (all of Wolfeboro); 

Annie Dearborn ‘08, Sara Hodges ‘07, 

Rachael Jeffers ‘05 (all of Tuftonboro); and 

Ross Randall ’08 of Sanbornville. 

Robbie Black 

to Compete in Nationals 

Ice hockey player Robbie Black ’05 of 

Wolfeboro helped his New Hampshire 

Monarch Tier 1 

Midget team 

win the New 

England 

Championship 

game on 

November 14. 

The team 

defeated Team 

Connecticut 

from Fairfield 

3-2 and will travel to Illinois in April to 

compete for the Midget Tier I National 

Championship Title. Robbie is cocaptain 

of the Monarchs and plays 

defense for the Bobcats. 

Janna Anctil: 

U.S. National Team Member 

Field hockey cocaptain 

Janna 

Anctil ’07 of 

Wolfeboro was 

selected to the 

U.S. National 

Field Hockey 

Team. Her 

selection came 

following the 

August Junior Olympic Games where 

she helped her team to a bronze medal. 

In February Anctil will travel to 

Holland to compete in international 

competition with the U.S. Team. 

In October, Anctil was the featured 

athlete in the Hometown Hero news 

segment on the local ABC TV News 

affiliate WMUR. 

The Truth About Boarding School 

Brewster is excited to report that it is 

among the featured schools that 

participated in the recent study The 

Truth About Boarding School: A 

Comparative Study of Secondary 

School Education. Brewster was 

among the leadership schools that 

provided the constituency base for the 

research. The study is an illustrative and 

telling review of how today’s boarding 

schools serve a diverse group of 

students who live, learn, and grow 

together in a supportive environment. 

See related article on page 32 

Save the Date! 

Friday, June 3, 2005 

4th Annual 

Bobcat Open 

Golf Tournament 

Kingswood Golf Club 

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire 



Field Hockey and Girls’ Soccer Capture New England Titles, 

Boys’ Soccer Defends Lakes Region Title 

The 2004 fall sports season proved to be one of the most 

successful in Brewster’s history with the field hockey and 

girls’ soccer teams winning Class C New England titles 

and the boys’ soccer team capturing the Lakes Region title 

and earning a spot in the New England tournament. 

Girls’ Soccer 

For girls’ soccer, this year marked the fourth time in five years that the girls’ 

(seeded 5 th ) earned an invitation to the New England Class C tournament. In 

2002 the team was New England Co-Champions and in 2001 earned second 

place in the New England tournament. 

On the way to the finals, the Bobcats defeated the Rivers’ School (Weston, 

Mass.) in the quarterfinals and the Wheeler School (Providence, R.I.) in the 

semifinals. 

The New England Class C championship game took place on a wet New 

England day against Greens Farms Academy (Greens Farms, Conn.) Both 

Greens Farms and Brewster were young teams; each only had three seniors 

playing and each had plenty of freshmen and sophomores on the roster. “For 

these two young teams, even making the finals is quite an accomplishment,” 

commented Head Coach Matt Butcher. 

“Neither team seemed happy with just being there, though. Together, the two 

teams put together one of the most amazing high school soccer games in which 

Continued on page 30 

Rosters 

Sports Update 

Field Hockey 

Seniors: Andrea Smith, Liz Ward, 

Shannon McNulty, Gretchen 

Wattendorf, Christina Strong 

Juniors: Mary Seaman, Maggie 

Weeks, Molly Dorko, Liz Bennett, 

Tara Gangi 

Sophomores: Janna Anctil, Kate 

Buesser, Tara Mead, Jen Clements, 

Liz Siracusa 

Freshmen: Emily Lesko, Kat 

Smith, Kelsey Glencross, Jane 

Pimentel 

Girls’ Varsity Soccer 

Seniors: Katie O’Connell, Danielle 

Heaney, Ceili Kidney, Alaina 

Mitrano 

Juniors: Tori Neal, Rachel Berman, 

Carole LeBlanc, Aly Rheault, Erin 

Wadlinger, Katie O’Brien 

Sophomores: Kim Cooper, Elaine 

Fancy, Alyssa Hennigar, Kelsey 

Kirker, Nicole Louiseize 

Freshmen: Emilie Arsenault, 

Hannah Byers, Katherine Eastham, 

Erin Knapp 

Boys’ Varsity Soccer 

Seniors: Dongjin Woo, Karl 

Wietzel, Robin Bester, Gavin 

Bodkin, George Dohrmann, Dan El- 

Khoury, Phakdee Maneekhat, 

Charlie Miller, Greg Spaulding 

Juniors: Matt Collier, Kevin Gilroy, 

Matthew Lopes, Jeff Shilo, Derek 

St. Thomas, Philip Tuttle, Dean 

Williams 

Sophomores: Chris Bodkin, 

Brendan Marlow, Hyung Joon Kim 

Freshman: Jireh Billings 

The girls’ field hockey team strategizes 

during their semi-final game of the NEPSAC tournament 

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Continued from page 29 

Brewster has been involved,” Butcher 

explained. “Greens Farms’ #17, Alli 

Rago, the best player Brewster has 

seen all year, opened the scoring 

about 10 minutes into the game. 

About five minutes later, Rago put her 

team up 2-0.” 

“It would have been easy for 

Brewster, already exhausted from the 

semifinal game, to call it a day and 

rest on the accomplishment of making 

it to the final game; however, they 

battled back,” Butcher said. 

“Sophomore Elaine Fancy (Moncton, 

New Brunswick) played a ball to the 

far post and to an onrushing junior 

Carole LeBlanc (Grand-Digue, New 

Brunswick), who buried her shot into 

the side netting to bring Brewster 

within one. The two would hook up 

again just before halftime; Fancy sent 

LeBlanc through on a breakaway, and 

LeBlanc drew Brewster level.” 

Fall Sports Awards 

Varsity Boys’ Soccer 

Coaches’ Award Gavin Bodkin 

Coaches’ Award Charlie Miller 

Coaches’ Award Karl Wietzel 

Varsity Girls’ Soccer 

MVP 

Katie O’Connell 

MVP 

Aly Rheault 

Coaches’ Award Alaina Mitrano 

After the half, Fancy found LeBlanc 

again, and LeBlanc found the back of 

the net. The Bobcats continued to play 

well and it seemed as if the game 

would end 3-2; however, Rago wasn’t 

done. 

“Having scored two goals with her 

left foot, with a few minutes left in the 

game, she went right, beat four 

defenders and shot a rocket with her 

right foot that senior Ceili Kidney 

(South Berwick, Maine) had no chance 

of saving. With the score tied, the 

teams headed to overtime,” Butcher 

said. 

“In the first overtime, Brewster looked 

exhausted, like they had nothing left 

after playing 180 minutes of hard 

soccer over the previous two days,” 

said Coach Butcher. 

“Still, somehow, the girls summoned 

up some energy and managed to 

attack. LeBlanc found some space in 

the attacking third and delivered a 

high cross to Fancy, who danced 

around a bit before finishing from six 

Varsity Crew 

MIP 

Coaches’ Award 


Boys’ 2nd Soccer 

MVP 

MIP 


Nathan Ennulat 

Scott Morgan 

J.R. Gaudet 

Gyu-Le Song 

Matt Singleton 

Ben Rendall 

“Girls’ soccer had a fantastic 

season and as a young team 

... the players had much to 

learn and their efforts paid 

off,” Butcher said. 

yards out. When the first half of 

overtime ended shortly after this goal, 

it seemed that Brewster might finally 

have the game under control.” 

“Rago, though, still wasn’t willing to 

give up the fight,” Butcher said. 

“After Greens Farms was awarded a 

debatable free kick from about 30 

yards out, Rago struck the ball, drilling 

a hard, arching shot that Kidney 

could not get to and that sailed into 

the back of the net.” Once again, the 

game was tied; this time 4-4. 

“With just a few minutes left in the 

second overtime, it seemed like the 

game was destined for more 

overtime,” Butcher said. “Fancy 

thought otherwise; still running hard, 

she got the ball near the half then 

sprinted to the corner and delivered a 

beautiful cross to freshman Emilie 

Arsenault (Rothesay, New Brunswick), 

who trapped the ball and, 

taking no chances, dribbled it into the 

goal from about three yards out. A 

minute later, the final whistle blew, 

and, although some of the girls didn’t 

believe it, the game was over and 

Brewster Academy had become the 

2004 New England Champions. The 

team swarmed goalie Ceili Kidney, 

whose 11 shutouts got them to the 

finals and celebration ensued.” 

Varsity Field Hockey 

MVP 

Shannon McNulty 

MVP 

Janna Anctil 

Coaches’ Award Kate Buesser 

Varsity Cross Country Running 

MVP 

Scott Algate 

MVP 

Bri Gatta 

Career 

Achievement Alex Kaszynski 

Coaches’ Award Jen O’Leary 

Coaches’ Award Tico Burgos 

Coaches’ Award Kristina Roberts 

Boys’ 3 rd Soccer 




Girls’ 2 nd Soccer 

MVP 

MIP 


2 nd Field Hockey 

MVP 

MIP 


Kevin Smith 

Hyun Ku Cho 

Hiroshi Kanamori 

Priscille Tesson 

Annie Dearborn 

Rachael Jeffers 

Hirona Imamura 

Dahlia Marcano 

Ginger Leib 

“Girls’ soccer had a fantastic season 

and as a young team with only four 

seniors, the players had much to learn 

and their efforts paid off,” Butcher 

said. “The seniors helped establish a 

winning and healthy practice and 

game environment, and hopefully the 

returning players will be able to carry 

on the tradition next year,” he added. 

Faculty member Laura Cooper is the 

assistant coach and team manager is 

senior Sarah Smith from Ras Tanura, 

Saudi Arabia. 


Field Hockey 

For the girls with sticks, their New 

England title was the first in Brewster 

field hockey history. In 2002 the team 

was defeated in the finals of the New 

England tournament, and in 2001 they 

lost in the quarterfinals. 

The Bobcats (seeded #3) began their 

quest for the title by defeating the 

Millbrook School (Millbrook, N.Y.) 

2 –1 in overtime play. “Both teams 

displayed skill, determination, and 

teamwork, which made for a nailbiting 

game to the final whistle,” 

according to Head Coach Kim Yau. 

In the semifinals, the Bobcats defeated 

the Bancroft School (Worcester, 

Mass.), 1-0 to advance to the finals. 

“The team demonstrated an 

awesome team approach 

and it was a season of 

highlights, a season of selfbelief 

and confidence, and 

a season of great success,” 

Yau concluded. 

The final game was decided in a 

shootout against Lakes Region League 

rival Holderness School after the 

teams were tied 1-1 at the end of 

regulation time. Sophomores cocaptain 

Janna Anctil (Wolfeboro) and 

Kate Buesser (Tuftonboro, N.H.), 

junior Molly Dorko (Stockton, N.J.), 

freshman Emily Lesko (Lancaster, 

Penn.), senior Shannon McNulty 

(Dover, N.H.), sophomore Tara Mead 

(Bedford, N.H.), and senior Liz Ward 

(Exeter, N.H.) took the field for the 7 

vs. 7 overtime play. 

“Play was open and fast. Both sides 

created opportunities with breakaways, 

though neither could finish in 

open play or on the penalty corners,” 

Yau explained. “Adrenaline was high 

and the Brewster players gave 100 

percent commitment to every ball. 

Double overtime ended with no goals 

scored and the final result remaining 

at 1-1.” 

The excitement of the NEPSAC final 

continued and the last phase of play 

went to penalty strokes. “Energy and 

emotions were running high and the 

Brewster team pulled it in for the final 

team talk,” Yau explained. Players 

were chosen for penalty strokes: 

Buesser at #1, Anctil at #2, Dorko at 

#3, Ward at #4, and McNulty at #5. 

Buesser stepped up to the stroke and 

scored. Holderness’ #12 stepped up 

and took her shot only to be denied 

by Mead. Co-captain Anctil stepped 

up for the second Brewster stroke and 

also finished to give Brewster a 2-0 

penalty stroke lead. Holderness’ #8 

played her stroke only to have it 

rebound off the outside post. Dorko 

stepped up for stroke #3 and scored to 

continue the Brewster success. 

Holderness’ #2 was next and she shot 

and scored. The penalty stroke tally 

was at 3-1 in Brewster’s favor with the 

best of 5 penalty strokes determining 

the championship. 

“Co-captain Ward stepped up for 

potentially the deciding stroke. 

Reflective of the performance, 

attitude, and commitment of the 

whole Brewster team, Ward scored to 

seal the victory,” Yau said. “The 

Brewster team was euphoric! For the 

first time in history the Brewster 

varsity field hockey team had, 

without a doubt, earned the title of 

New England Champions.” 

“The team demonstrated an awesome 

team approach and it was a season of 

highlights, a season of self-belief and 

confidence, and a season of great 

success,” Yau concluded. 

Faculty member Janis Cornwell is the 

assistant coach and seniors Mari 

Rubin (Sutton, Mass.) and Katherine 

Mundy (Winnetka, Ill.) are the team 

managers. 

Boys’ Varsity Soccer 

The boys’ varsity soccer team 

defended their Lakes Region title in 

the 2004 season by going unbeaten in 

the Lakes Region. Key wins against 

Holderness School and Kimball Union 

Academy secured their title defense 

and assured them a spot in the New 

England Prep School Tournament 

where they hoped to improve on last 

year’s first round loss to powerhouse 

Nobles against another power the 

Rivers School. “Rivers came to 

Brewster with a 2002 NEPSSA 

championship under their belt and 

their experience proved too much for 

Brewster to overcome as the Bobcats 

lost 2-l,” said Head Coach Matt 

Rowley. 

“Brewster returns a strong core next 

year and will be looking to once again 

hang a Lakes Region banner from the 

rafters of the Smith Center,” he added. 

Faculty member Doug Kolpak is the 

assistant coach and team managers 

are juniors Allison Kidder 

(Shrewsbury, Mass.) and Katie 

Carrigan (Helena, Mon.). 

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The Truth About Boarding School 

Brewster – A Springboard for Success 

by Marcia Eldredge 

Students who attend boarding schools find greater success than their peers in 

college and in adult life, according to a study conducted by the Art & Science 

Group of Baltimore, Maryland, on behalf of The Association of Boarding 

Schools (TABS). Brewster views the study as the first research-based proof of 

the positive outcomes resulting from a boarding school education. 

We are excited to see that the results of this study validate what we 

know and experience on a daily basis,” said Lynne M. Palmer, 

Brewster’s director of admission. “As a leadership school, the results 

of this study are particularly compelling, as they are our college-age students 

and recent alumni, along with other leadership school participants, who were 

the subjects,” said Palmer. 

The data, collected over 16 months, examines the experiences of boarding 

students and their attitudes about their college preparation, as well as 

their personal and career success and civic contributions or leadership. 

The interviews conducted with current boarding school students – those 

in their senior year of high school – reveal why young men and women 

choose to apply to boarding school, and how boarders spend their time 

as compared to those who attend public and private day schools. 

“We undertook this detailed study to explore the differences of boarding 

school, private day, and public school education to better understand 

how the opportunities for 

interaction and learning beyond 

the classroom found at boarding 

school impact a student’s life at 

school and into adulthood,” 

said Steve Ruzicka, executive 

director of TABS, the non-profit 

association of independent, 

college preparatory boarding schools. 

“We were especially pleased to see 

that the leadership skills and 

community focus of our students 

continues to play an important and 

distinguishing role in their lives 

beyond the boarding school 

experience.” 

The study also dispels stereotypes 

that persist in popular culture about 

boarding schools being havens for 

rich or troubled children: boarding 

“As a leadership school, 

the results of this study 

are particularly 

compelling, 

as they are our 

college-age students 

and recent alumni, 

along with other 

leadership school 

participants, 

who were the subjects,” 

said Palmer. 

school students are not “sent away,” but choose to enroll primarily because of 

the high quality academics; boarding schools are not homogenous; and most 

boarding school students said their social lives do not revolve around drugs 

and alcohol. 


According to the research, boarding school students are much less likely to 

watch television or play video games than their peers, not only while in high 

school but into adulthood; boarding school graduates are more likely to 

achieve positions of management earlier in their careers than their peers at 

private day or public schools, and reach higher management positions 

throughout their careers; and boarding school graduates are also more 

philanthropic as adults, continuing a pervasive tradition of service. 

"The study that was conducted by TABS underscores what boarding schools 

have known for some time," said Head of School Dr. Michael E. Cooper. 

"Parents and students choose our schools for the diversity of experience offered 

and because of the high quality academics and opportunities beyond the 

classroom. Our focus on these dimensions helps to set us apart from other 

educational experiences outlined in the report." 

A Higher Satisfaction With Academic Experience 

For most teenagers – and their parents – quality academics are the motivation 

to apply to boarding school. Sixty percent of students enroll in boarding 

schools because of the promise of better education, according to the study. 

Those surveyed reported significant enthusiasm for the classroom instruction 

they received. 

"The study that was 

conducted by TABS 

underscores what boarding 

schools have known for 

some time," said Head of 

School Dr. Michael E. 

Cooper. “Parents and 

students choose our 

schools for the diversity of 

experience offered and 

because of the high quality 

academics and 

opportunities beyond the 

classroom. " 

Ninety-one percent of current boarding school students report that their 

schools are academically challenging compared to 53 percent of all others. 

Boarding students average about 17 hours per week on homework, compared 

to approximately nine hours by private day students, and eight hours by public 

school students. Ninety percent report having high-quality teachers, compared 

to 51 percent of public school students and 62 percent of private day students. 

Additionally, 75 percent of boarding students report being surrounded by 

motivated peers, compared to 71 percent of private day and 49 percent of 

public school students. 

Students Use Their Time More Productively 

In addition to enjoying the benefits of a rigorous education and dedicating significantly more time to their studies, 

boarding school students also concentrate more on extracurricular activities than non-boarders. A few examples of these 

activities include: 

• 12 hours per week are dedicated to exercising or playing sports in 

boarding schools compared to about nine hours in private day and 

public schools. 

• Boarding school students spend about six hours per week on creative 

endeavors like performing music and painting, compared to four hours 

by private day students and five hours by public school students. 

• 35 percent of boarding school students spend 7-14 hours per week on 

non-athletic extracurricular activities like student government and 

clubs, compared to 27 percent of other students. 

• Boarding students spend considerably less time watching television – 

about three hours per week compared to seven hours among private day 

and public school students – a pattern that continues throughout life. 


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Students Talk 

Members of 

the Class of 2008 

share their thoughts 

about their first few 

months at Brewster. 

John Conyers 

Detroit, 

Michigan 

Kelsey 

Glencross 

Bedford, 

New Hampshire 

Vincent 

Herrington 

Round Hill, Virginia 

Emily Lesko 

Lancaster, 

Pennsylvania 

Compiled and edited by Peggy Comeau 

What do you like about Brewster so far 

Ross: 

Kelsey: 

Craig: 

Emily: 

John: 

So far I like everything about Brewster. I enjoy going to classes 

because the teachers always make it a fun place to be. Sports for me 

are always something to look forward to. I also like to meet people 

from other countries and learn about what’s different about their 

societies and ours. 

Brewster Academy is a wonderful place and so far I have liked 

many things such as the freedom you get, the good food, and how 

close downtown is for us. 

I love being here, although it is very far away from my home. 

What I like at Brewster so far are the people. Everyone is so nice, and 

I’m so lucky to have the opportunity to be here. 

I like the fact that I am able to go and play basketball whenever I 

want. 

Vincent: I like how Brewster has even amounts of sports and academics and 

the time in between to do my homework. I also like that the classes 

challenge me but they aren’t hard. 

Kei: 

Noah: 

Jane: 

I like the people at Brewster 

and the campus. There are 

many options for sports too. 

So far the best thing that I like 

about Brewster is the people 

I’ve met here and the friends I’ve made. 

Brewster Academy is the most amazing school. I love the fact that all 

the teachers and students communicate with each other on the same 

level. The other thing I love about Brewster is its academic and 

athletic challenges. When I entered my first class, I knew that my 

brain would be working the most in the next four years than it ever 

would in my entire life. Brewster Academy’s academic standards are 

set high, but not too high for each individual to reach. When you first 

come to Brewster Academy everyone is set at the same level, but by 

the end of the first or second week you are split into different groups 

within your class. When a student is able to learn at his or her own 

pace while still being challenged, school can be fun. Brewster 

Academy is fun for me; I get to be challenged in school and on the 

field hockey field. One of the most exciting things so far at Brewster 

Academy was making the varsity field hockey team as a freshman. 

Field hockey has given me great friends, great courage, experience, 

and self-confidence. Everything at Brewster Academy brings me 

these things, but the athletics tie it all together. 

How is it different from your previous school 

Noah: 

John: 

Craig: 

“Brewster Academy is the 

most amazing school.” 

Brewster’s different from my previous school because there the 

teachers did not really care as much about how you did in school. 

Here at Brewster it is entirely different. Everyone here is as helpful as 

they can be in helping you achieve your goals and having you 

succeed in your academics. 

It is different in many ways. I was a day student at my last school. 

The teaching style [at BA] is suited for me. 

It is different from my previous school because of the technology 

here and the classroom expectations. 


Vincent: Much different – it is much more organized and in better shape than 

my old school. 

Kelsey: Brewster Academy is very different from my previous schools. My 

previous schools were not boarding schools and didn’t have 

anything like Citizenship or JBS. 

What’s been fun 

Kelsey: Going downtown and weekend activities like going to Boston have 

Kei: 

Ross: 

Craig: 

Noah: 

Emily: 

been a lot of fun. 

Hanging around with people from other countries. Dorm life. Sports 

(cross-country). 

Everything! Since the beginning of school to where I am now there 

has never been a time where it’s not been fun. 

Sports and the classroom have been the best part for me. 

The Smith Center is really fun because my friends are always there 

working out. 

I think that the weekend activities have been a lot of fun. It’s nice that 

Brewster gives us the opportunity to leave campus and do fun things 

like go to Boston or to haunted houses. 

John: The kids and playing basketball. 

Vincent: Weekends and hanging out with friends. 

Jane: The most fun I have had at BA so far was when varsity field hockey 

had a home game against Phillips Exeter Academy. Even though I 

didn’t play since I am the backup varsity goalie, it was the most fun I 

have ever had at a field hockey game – and I have been at a lot of 

games since I have been playing for four years. Our whole team was 

psyched and ready to win at all costs. 

What do you like about dorm life 

Emily: I think what I like best about dorm life is living with 12 girls. I have 

such a great time hanging out with them. They are great people, and 

I’m so lucky to be able to live with them. 

Vincent: It’s very easygoing and relaxed. 

Craig: I love the room size – it is bigger than my room at my house, and also 

I love my dorm parent. 

Jane: I live in Haines House with all sophomores except for the girls who 

are in the quad on the top floor with me. I have never shared a room 

before, especially not with three other girls. Moving into my dorm 

room was one of the most scary but fun things I have done so far 

here at BA. The group of girls I live with is amazing. My proctor is 

the big sister I never had, and my dorm parent is my mom away 

from home. Haines House is now my home away from home, and I 

feel like I am with family whenever I am with all the girls. 

Noah: I like the fact that you’re able to bond really well with the people in 

your dorm. This is because you’re always together. 

Kei: There are many cool people in the Mason dorm. I am very into music, 

and people in our dorm like many kinds of music, which is cool. 

How did you go about making new friends 

Ross: The easiest way to make friends at Brewster is get involved. Joining 

clubs is a great way to make new friends. You also get to be good friends 

with whoever is on your sport team and whoever is in your dorm. 

Vincent: I just hang out with the guys at my dorm. 


Jane Pimentel 

North Dartmouth, 

Massachusetts 

Ross Randall 

Sanbornville, 

New Hampshire 

Noah Schmidt 

Burr Ridge, 

Illinois 

Kei Shigenaga 

Yokohama, Japan 

Craig Walker 

Falston, 

Maryland 

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Brewster Seeing Double 

By Lynne M. Palmer 

Growing up in a family with six children, I became accustomed to seeing 

a sibling almost everywhere I turned. These days it feels like “home” 

on campus with a growing number of families recognizing that 

Brewster is the right choice for more than one child in the house. This year 

there are 21 sets of siblings – 13 in our day population and eight sets of 

boarders, which equates to 12 percent of the entire student population. 

Now, I’m not sure that there is a statistic like this traditionally reported in 

boarding schools on an annual basis, but I am confident that it is a healthy 

indicator of customer satisfaction. The fact that Brewster engages and 

challenges students on such a personalized level is a draw for a range of 

students and personalities. Parents and students understand that at Brewster 

they will be valued and treated as an individual. Each and every student is able 

to have his or her own experience with the added bonus of family – when 

needed or wanted. 

Currently: 

® 22 siblings attend 

Brewster 

® 30 students are 

siblings of alumni 

® six students are 

children of alumni 

Mario and Ellen Pimentel of North Dartmouth, 

Massachusetts, parents of Greg ‘06 and Jane ‘08, went 

through this family decision recently. 

“When we discussed as a family where Jane should go to 

high school, Greg made an excellent point. He stressed 

how much more time we would have together as a family 

if she went to Brewster,” Ellen explained. 

“We also thought ahead to their adulthood and that they 

would always have their high school in common. This was 

very true and important, since we are a close family, but 

we had to consider other factors. They each have a 

different style of learning and socially interacting, and it 

was important that it was a good fit for Jane academically, 

socially, and athletically.” 

Prior to enrolling, Jane had visited Brewster many times with her parents, 

either visiting Greg or for Parents’ Weekends. 

“Greg introduced her to everyone, teachers as well as students, and we think 

she felt comfortable there from her first visit. We felt better knowing she was 

‘among friends’ at a school where she wasn’t even a student yet.“ 

Being the second in the family to attend Brewster has other benefits. “Jane 

knew, because of Greg’s experiences, that the expectations of her would be 

high. We believe that she went in more prepared for them because she knew 

what they were and was aware of the rewards for meeting them,” Ellen says. 

Christie Bravo, mother of Andrea ’05 and Ethan ’08, agrees with Ellen. 

“Andrea’s experience was a good model for Ethan, as he saw what it took for 

her to be diligent and get the work done and be successful at Brewster. “Now if 

he has any questions, she’s taken all the classes and knows exactly what he 

needs to do.” 


Sibling Encouragement 

You may not be able to walk around campus and identify our siblings in an 

obvious way but there are some subtle indications of support and 

encouragement that you may notice if you look closely. 

Kate Buesser ’07, a day student from Tuftonboro who is sharing the Brewster 

experience with twin brother Ryan ’07 and brother Collin ’06, attests to this 

encouragement. “I think that it is an advantage to have a sibling in the same 

school because they are working on the same material as you so if you need 

help they can help you and vice versa,” says Buesser. 

“It is a little more fun being twins at the school because you aren’t just brother 

and sister, you are twins. It is fun to see people’s reactions when we say we are 

twins because we really don’t look that much alike,” she added. 

“Imagine how pleased we were 

one recent afternoon 

to have the opportunity 

to see Greg 

set sail on the lake, 

and watch Jane 

play field hockey 

at the same time.” 

~ Ellen Pimentel 

“We are on different teams (I’m on Team Cooper and Ryan is on Team Lane), 

and I think that that does happen intentionally because we do live together and 

having some space is good sometimes because like all siblings, we do get on 

each others’ nerves.” 

According to Bravo, Andrea has been a source of encouragement for her 

younger brother. “I’m not sure he would have gone to Brewster without her 

being there,” Bravo said. “They are very good friends – and he loves it.” 

“We’ve discovered that Greg is very protective of Jane. He keeps a distant eye 

on her,” Ellen says. “We’ve stressed to him that he’s not responsible for her, and 

we don’t want him worrying about her, and he’s not, he’s just being watchful. 

In return, Jane checks on Greg, letting us know he’s well (since he doesn’t call 

very often) and feels so comfortable knowing he’s there for her. As parents, it’s 

very reassuring to know that they are there for each other.” 

There are some additional mirror 

images on campus. Currently there 

are 30 students who have a brother 

or sister who also can boast of 

Brewster as their alma mater. And 

then there are those students 

whose parents attended Brewster. 

Success Stories 

Alyssa Palazzo ’07 of Easton, 

Connecticut, daughter of Robbie 

’74 and niece and goddaughter of 

the late Tommie Palazzo ’75, made 

her first trip to campus before she 

was a year old. “I always say that I 

graduated but never left,” says 

Robbie. “I was on the Alumni 

Council and now I’m on the 

Athletic Hall of Fame Committee 

so my kids have been up there all 

the time. Alyssa grew up there.” 

Jane Pimentel ’08 and brother Greg ’06 

worked on a project together at the Spring ‘04 Parents’ Weekend 


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Open House 

M 

ike and Andrea Cooper, along with current parents, welcomed 

prospective families to Brewster during two open houses this fall. 

Student tour guides then took over with a tour of campus and an 

introduction to faculty and administrators who were waiting to show off 

the Brewster difference. Marilyn Shea, academic dean, gave our visitors 

a taste of teaching and learning with a hands-on lesson plan — 

apparently our visitors scored well! To complete the visit, examples of 

community life opportunities, athletics, college placement, and other 

programs were available for those interested in learning more about 

Brewster’s offerings. More than 65 families visited, and admissions is 

excited about the results. 

The Truth About 

Boarding School 


Marked Advantages in Key Areas of Personal Development 

The study indicates that boarding schools play a more direct and influential 

role in shaping the personal values and ethics of their students within a 

supportive atmosphere. Seventy percent of boarders say that school helped 

them develop self-discipline, maturity, independence, and the ability to think 

critically, while 77 percent of boarders say that their schools 

provide opportunities for leadership, compared to 60 percent of 

private day and 52 percent of public school students. 

Better Prepared for College and Beyond 

As they learn how to live and study – independently and selfreliantly 

– boarding school students develop the skill-set 

necessary for success in college. Academically, 87 percent of 

boarding school graduates reported being very well prepared for 

college, compared to 71 percent of private day and 39 percent of 

public school alumni. 

When it comes to the non-academic aspects of college life, such as 

independence, social life, and time management, 78 percent of 

boarding school graduates said that they were very well prepared 

for these aspects of college life compared to 36 percent of private 

day and 23 percent of public school students. 

College counselors play a more significant role in exploring college options in 

boarding schools, where 41 percent of students found them very helpful 

compared to 23 percent of private school students and 13 percent of public 

school students. 

The study indicates 

that boarding schools 

play a more direct and 

influential role in shaping 

the personal values 

and ethics of their students 

within a supportive 

atmosphere. 

Beyond college, the research showed that those who graduate from boarding 

schools achieve greater career advancement than non-boarders and are more 

actively involved in philanthropic causes. 

The impact of a boarding school education runs deep, from academic and 

extracurricular programs through college and up the career path. This 

comprehensive study illustrates how today’s boarding schools serve a diverse 

group of students who live, learn, and grow together in a supportive 

environment. 

For more details on the study or to share it with families who are considering a 

boarding school education, please visit www.brewsteracademy.org. 


Thomas, Lane Receive Faculty Awards 

Barb Thomas and Jesse Lane are the recipients of the 2004 

teaching awards. Both Thomas and Lane were honored during 

the opening faculty meeting in September. 

Thomas received the Excellence in Teaching Award and Lane 

received the Career Growth Award. Thomas is an instructional 

support teacher, a team leader of a junior academic team, and 

the community life parent in Piper House. Lane is a Writing 

Center teacher and team leader of a sophomore academic team. 

The Excellence in Teaching Award is given in recognition of 

demonstrated excellence in teaching practices and overall 

contributions within the Brewster Academy program, including 

professionalism, assisting others in support of students, fair 

assessment, team primacy, and positive attitude. 

The following comment was among the many positive ones from 

Thomas’ nomination: “Barb has a strong track record for 

implementing program with real integrity. ... She is able to be an 

effective advocate for her kids while at the same time holding 

them totally accountable and pushing them to reach for goals. As a team leader, she has always had an amazing handle 

on all the kids on her team, and helps guide the teaching team in doing what is truly in best service to those kids.” 

Thomas has taught at Brewster since 1998 and has been the girls’ varsity basketball coach and the assistant coach for the 

girls’ varsity lacrosse team. 

The Career Growth Award is given in recognition of the faculty member who over the course of the year has 

demonstrated the most accelerated professional growth within the Brewster Academy program. Examples of this growth 

include: outstanding peer, student, and director evaluations; curriculum 

development; use of teaching practices; use of technology; and utilizing support 

offered. 

Among the positive comments included in Lane’s nomination was the following: 

“Jesse has been a genuine boost to programs at Brewster. He began by revising 

the Writing Center curriculum where he showed how thoroughly he 

understands the teaching strategies and how well he can use them. ... He gives 

his best to his kids, holds to high standards, and engages kids in learning to take 

greater responsibility for their decisions and actions.” 

Lane arrived at Brewster in 2000 and was a community life parent for four years 

prior to becoming a team leader. 

The Brewster Teaching Awards Program seeks to recognize growth and 

excellence associated with teaching within the Brewster program. Selection 

criteria are based on Brewster’s policy as reflected in the personnel and 

evaluation programs. Two awards are offered each year. 

Current teachers who are past recipients of the Excellence in Teaching Award are Julianne Lopez, Kim Yau, Bruce Gorrill, 

and Maria Found. 

Current teachers who are past recipients of the Career Growth Award are: Yu Lui, John Bishop, and Raylene Davis. 

Anyone interested in nominating a faculty member for the 2005 teaching awards may do so by going to 

www.brewsteracademy.org and clicking on the 2004 Faculty Award Winners link. 

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STUDENT PROFILE 

Rachael Jeffers ’05: 

Summer Trip Offers Direction 

by Peggy Comeau 

Afive-week journey last summer to the Republic of Ireland and 

Northern Ireland helped senior Rachael Jeffers clarify the direction she 

wants her future to take. She witnessed the hatred, mistrust, and 

conflict that is still a part of everyday life in this divided country, and she is now 

interested in exploring the issues of peace and conflict, in addition to her love 

for journalism, in her college studies. 

Rachael Jeffers ’05 

at the Cliffs of Moher, 

County Clare, 

Republic of Ireland 

“... what appealed to 

me first was the 

chance to visit 

Ireland, the home of 

my ancestors; the 

chance to perform 

community service; 

and the chance to 

study the peace and 

conflict issues. 

Ireland was a perfect 

fit for my interests” 

This trip gave her a new outlook on the importance of promoting understanding 

and having countries work together to bring about peace. Through community 

service activities in both Catholic and Protestant communities of Belfast, she 

came to see both sides – not to sympathize with either but to better understand 

the dynamics of the conflict. What is a celebration for one side – a parade, for 

example – could be viewed as a threat by the other. 

Jeffers also found out more about herself on this trip. Since she was traveling 

with people who started out as complete strangers, she discovered “the real 

me,” as she puts it. She found out what she is capable of, and allowed herself to 

define who she was, rather than let herself be defined by those around her. She 

was surprised at what she could cope with and what she could trust herself to do. 

Dedicated to Community Service and Peace Efforts 

Jeffers has always made community service an important part of her life. Each 

winter for the past three years she has volunteered at the Winter Special 

Olympics ski program in New Hampshire, which involves petitioning to leave 

school to travel to Waterville Valley for three days with her mother and 

grandfather to work on the Nordic ski courses – helping to run races, cheer on 

the athletes, and hand out medals. 

This also is Rachael’s third year traveling to the Boston Rescue Mission to 

prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless. Led by Brewster 

teacher B.G. Hodges ’66, approximately 20 students and other members of the 

Wolfeboro area travelled to Boston the weekend before the holiday to help fill 

baskets for 250 Boston families in need and to prepare and cook potatoes, 

vegetables, stuffing, turkey, and pies for more than 500 homeless people. 

As president of Brewster’s chapter of Interact (Rotary International’s 

”International Action” club), she has recently participated in the “RusAmer 

Bridge,” a series of telephone calls between local residents and students in the 

Caucasus region of Russia, in order to promote understanding between the 

people of the two countries. (see story, page 42) 

Rachael with her homestay family in 

Ireland: Jim, Shannon, 8, and Shirley 

O’Toole 

The Experiment in International Living 

During Jeffers’ sophomore year, representatives from “The Experiment in 

International Living” program gave a presentation at Brewster, and Jeffers was 

immediately intrigued. “In order of priorities, what appealed to me first was the 

chance to visit Ireland, the home of my ancestors; the chance to perform 

community service; and the chance to study the peace and conflict issues. 

Ireland was a perfect fit for my interests,” Jeffers explained. 


This year’s group of 13 high school students from across the 

United States became quick friends, even though they came 

from a wide range of backgrounds, Jeffers said. She added 

that their group leader was impressed with the way the group 

bonded and supported each other, but finally insisted they 

put a stop to the incessant “college” talk that took over 

conversations among most of the rising seniors anxious about 

their futures. Jeffers still keeps in touch with the friends she 

made in the group. 

Orientation in the Republic of Ireland 

The first few days of the trip were spent touring Ireland and 

getting to know the country and its people. “Ireland is a 

beautiful place, and the Irish love to share it with others,” 

Jeffers explained. This excursion was far from being a tourist 

vacation for the students who participated, however. During 

their orientation they learned about the existing problems in 

this troubled land, were shown how they could avoid conflict with both sides 

while they traveled, and how to set an example for the children they came in 

contact with. 

The members of the group spent a week at individual home stays with families 

in rural areas to gain an understanding of the people living in the Republic of 

Ireland. Jeffers heard repeatedly, “We don’t like who’s in power in your country, 

but we don’t have anything against you as an American.” Jeffers found that the 

average citizens of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland know much 

more about what’s going on in the United States than U.S. citizens know about 

issues in these two countries. 

The group of students 

touring the 

Republic of Ireland 

(Rachael is in the front row 

on the far left) 

Their next stop was Belfast in Northern Ireland, where they stayed in a youth 

hostel. Her home stay “dad” had told her, “You’re gonna be fine [in Belfast] 

because you’re an American, but if I went there they’d know where I come from 

by my accent and there might be trouble.” The driver of their bus to Belfast did 

not want to leave the bus even for a moment. His advice to the group was to 

“Keep your head down and don’t talk to anyone.” But being Americans, they 

actually were safer than he would be in Belfast. 

The group spent two days learning about this troubled city, including 

identifying the multitude of flags and political factions they would encounter. 

They were told to be careful if anyone, including a child, asked questions about 

politics or religion because that child might have an older sibling who could 

cause trouble for them. 

”If you live in Belfast, you have to be on one side of the conflict or another – this 

is ingrained in you from the time you are small,” according to Jeffers. Both sides 

hold grudges and repeat the stories of the injustices inflicted upon them and 

their friends and families. She went on to say that she wondered how much of it 

is truth and how much is just propaganda. 

Community Service in Belfast, Northern Ireland 

In Belfast, the group spent one week each in both Catholic and Protestant 

neighborhoods. “We discovered that the conflict is really about politics, 

not religion,” Jeffers stated. 

Rachael plays with twins 

Scott and Colin, 4, 

at a Belfast childcare center 


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Crossing the Bridge to Russia 

By Rachael Jeffers ’05 

How many of you have talked with three hundred people sitting in a 

room on the other side of the world I have, and so have many other 

fortunate people both in the Brewster community and in the greater 

Wolfeboro community. In conjunction with a local Russian Club organized by 

Jeannie Ferber of Alton, Brewster’s Interact Club (Rotary International’s 

“International Action” club) has been able to participate in group telephone 

calls to students in Russia, a project called the RusAmer (Russian-American) 

Bridge. 

The RusAmer Bridge was set up by “Access to Ideas,” an organization that 

opens libraries in rural Russian villages. “Access to Ideas” was co-founded by 

Nikolai Arjannikov of Moscow, Russia, and Ms. Ferber. Mr. Arjannikov “was 

one of the founders of the democracy movement and went on to serve as a 

senator in the Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, after the 

collapse of the Soviet Union,” according to Ms. Ferber. 

Brewster’s RusAmer Bridge telephone calls have been to the northern 

Caucasus, a region with many different cultures, religions, and ethnicities. The 

people in this area have learned to 

look beyond exterior impressions to 

find the true people with whom they 

share a beautiful part of Russia. 

In a Brewster conference room, 

Ms. Ferber (center, with glasses) 

speaks with students in Russia 

via telephone access provided by 

the Wolfeboro Rotary club. 

Brewster students and members of the 

Wolfeboro community also participated. 

Our first telephone call, in October, 

was to Nalchik, a place where many 

Chechen people have taken refuge 

from the war in Chechnya. Nalchik is 

only 80 miles from Beslan where 

multinational terrorists held a school 

hostage in September, resulting in the 

death of hundreds of adults and 

schoolchildren. Two of Ms. Ferber’s 

friends, Chechen-born brother and 

sister Masud and Kylsym [see box], 

decided not only to help cross the 

bridge, but to use the opportunity in 

the best possible way, by helping 

Brewster call schools where the 

combined cultures of the Caucasus have been celebrated, in an effort to show 

the rest of the world that people can live together in peace. 

These phone bridges give people from both countries, including Brewster 

students, a chance to shape impressions of their respective homelands. “We 

represent America to them,” Ms. Ferber will point out before the phone call 

begins, “and this is giving them the opportunity to show us what they are 

really like.” With the rise of the media as such a driving force behind peoples’ 

opinions of each other, the bridges are an opportunity for both Americans and 

Russians to show their true nature, not just the side that is shown on the news. 

Knowing these people for who they truly are is the only way we can even 

begin to understand their culture, and the only way in which they can begin to 


understand ours. As Ms. Ferber wrote to the “bridge-crossers”: “I 

can only say that the ability to do the bridges from Brewster is 

HUGE and having far more of a positive and helpful impact ‘on the 

other side of the pond’ than we can realize. I genuinely believe such 

things, however small, do much for true ‘homeland security’ and 

world peace. It is not a case of hoping that ‘they’ll like us’ in some 

superficial ‘warm, fuzzy’ way. Rather, the Brewster [RusAmer] 

Bridge leaves a huge feeling in their hearts of hope, wonder, and 

awe that we would do such a thing as care about them and have an 

interest in their lives and well-being!” 

Downtown Nalchik 

Many people have been involved with the phone bridges so far. As 

BrewsterConnections went to press, the club was planning to “use video-conferencing technology to speak with Jeannie 

while she’s in Russia,” stated Bob Simoneau, Brewster’s business manager. Not only will the groups be able to speak 

with each other, they will be able to see each other, associating faces with names and friendships. 

If you have any questions about the RusAmer Bridge, or would like to be involved, contact Bob Simoneau, Interact Club 

advisor at bob_simoneau@brewsteracademy.org, or Rachael Jeffers, 2004-2005 Interact Club President, at 

Rachael_Jeffers@brewteracademy.org. Let’s keep finding ways to “cross the bridge!” 

A Message from Nalchik 

The following is a letter from Jeannie Ferber’s friend Masud, who, along with his sister Kylsym, recently opened The Institute of 

Business and Economics in Nalchik, a branch of a Moscow-based institute. This institute “will give students a coveted opportunity 

for higher education that they wouldn’t have had otherwise. So it’s an opportunity for us to give them our encouragement, 

support, and friendship as they courageously fight for a future of democracy, normalcy, and peace,” according to Ms. Ferber. 

“My greetings to our dear and respected American friends of peace! We send you a heartfelt hello from the Caucasus 

– to each student, parent, and adult who have become our friends. Thank you sincerely for all the photographs you 

sent our students. They were thrilled to see the faces of 

their friends! 

The first semester of our institute has started and at our 

opening session I spoke of all of you and all that you are 

doing for the sake of friendship and understanding 

between our countries. Jeannie, please convey a special 

hello and thanks to our friend Robert [Simoneau] of 

Brewster Academy who has extended his hand and the 

hand of the Academy to us in friendship. 

Our students wait for the day when you all will come to 

the Caucasus and to our beautiful mountains. It is their 

dream. 

Students in Nalchik 

perform a traditional dance, 

part of a celebration 

of the peaceful co-existence 

of the people of varied cultures 

who are residents of the town. 

I am personally sending to each of our American friends, 

from a great sense of love, my sincere wishes for your 

happiness and peace. 

Masud” 

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Summer Trip Offers Direction 


Much of Belfast is crisscrossed with 

walls to isolate neighborhoods and 

”keep the peace,” Jeffers said. At one 

community center they helped 

prepare a concrete wall for a new 

neighborhood mural. “This was not 

exactly the kind of community service 

we were expecting,” said Rachael. “We 

had hoped to work directly with the 

children in the area.” The community 

center leader instead took this chance 

to “educate” them about his side of the 

conflict while they prepped the wall. 

Curious Belfast children helped 

the students prep and 

paint a 

neighborhood 

wall. 

They were soon surrounded by small 

children, however, who were curious 

about these American teenagers. The 

children asked many questions, 

including, ”What football [soccer] 

team do you support” In both 

countries, even sports teams are 

involved in the conflict, with each side 

supporting opposite teams. The 

children also asked what religion the 

group members were, “... but we did 

not reveal that. We had been told in 

orientation to say that we were just 

Americans – and show them that 

people from different backgrounds 

could work together and live in 

peace,” Jeffers stated. 

On the other side of the conflict, they 

also worked with children at a 

drop-in community center, in an area 

evidenced by great poverty. They were 

responsible for organizing activities 

for them. “These kids have never been 

out of their neighborhood – it’s their 

whole world, so they never get to hear 

the other side,” Jeffers explained. She 

was shocked to hear a seven-year-old 

say to her, “You missed the riot last 

night.” 

The group was there to show the 

children it’s OK to be different, that 

people from varied backgrounds can 

still live and work together in peace. 

”The kids learned they could trust us. 

But are they going to remember that 

10 years from now” Jeffers 

wondered aloud. 

In the evenings, the student 

group met with various 

political and religious groups 

to hear their views. The 

students found there was 

more prejudice among the 

groups on both sides of the 

conflict in Belfast than they 

had seen in the Republic of 

Ireland. 

The various (and numerous) 

political and religious groups mark 

their properties in Belfast with painted 

curbs and flags to proclaim their 

loyalties and warn off those who are 

different. When leaving the front door 

of the youth hostel, the group was 

warned against walking to the left, as 

the building next door was covered 

with flags and the walls plastered with 

slogans. While nothing unusual 

happened while they were there, the 

possibility of “trouble” was ever 

present. 

The group also met with the Belfast 

police and found out how difficult 

their job is. “They are viewed as the 

enemy by both sides,” according to 

Jeffers. ”The police have to pick their 

battles – sometimes they have to let 

conflict happen rather than get 

involved. The arrival of the police 

often can cause an argument to 

escalate into violence.” 

Jeffers was shocked 

when a seven-year-old 

said to her, 

“You missed 

the riot last night.” 

Commented the in-country Northern 

Ireland representative, “If you leave 

[Belfast] confused you’re starting to 

understand it.” 

A Powerful Impression 

This trip made an impact on Jeffers in 

many ways. The conflict between 

Ireland and Northern Ireland 

continues because the residents either 

don’t talk with each other or misinterpret 

what the others say, Rachael 

explained. She would like to return to 

these countries to see more of the 

sights, certainly, but mainly she wants 

to go with a purpose. She hopes she 

can in some way combine her 

journalism plans with her desire to 

promote peace and help others in this 

and other parts of the world. 

Also as a result of this trip, Rachael is 

more aware that what we do as 

Americans powerfully affects the rest 

of the world. Rachael states, “It’s 

important that people understand the 

power this country has, and use it in a 

responsible way.” 

In addition to her community service 

activities, for the past four years Jeffers has 

served as a Brewster Academy prefect, 

including as head prefect this year; 

achieved magna cum laude status and 

John Brewster Scholar recognition; served 

on the staff of the newspaper and yearbook; 

and as a member of Faith Community, an 

interdenominational prayer group.She has 

played on the jv girls’ soccer team since 

her freshman year, earning the Coaches’ 

Award this fall. 

“The Experiment in International Living,” based 

in Brattleboro, Vermont, was founded in 1932 to 

foster peace through understanding, 

communication, and cooperation. The program 

conducts trips to 27 countries. Find out more at 

their website www.usexperiment.org. 


Community Service Update 

In early October, the greater Wolfeboro community gathered for four days to 

renovate the Sugar Maple Playground behind Wolfeboro’s Carpenter School. 

What started out as a day-long community service project for Brewster’s Lamb 

House dorm members and their CLP, Jaime Wehrung, became a project for over 

30 Brewster students and five faculty members, who spent the day hammering 

nails, carrying, sanding, staining lumber, raking gravel, and doing other assorted 

chores. “Many volunteers commented on how much they enjoyed working with 

your students and how impressed they were with how seriously the students took 

their jobs,” wrote Carpenter School Principal Jan Brooks in a letter to Wehrung. 

Brewster Seeing Double 


“Brewster meant the world to Tommie and me so it means the world to 

me that Alyssa is there now.” 

The Palazzos didn’t consider other schools for Alyssa. When Alyssa was 

in sixth grade, she started talking to her uncle about Brewster. He 

encouraged her to attend but Robbie was apprehensive about sending 

his little girl off to boarding school. 

“Brewster meant the world 

to Tommie and me so it means 

the world to me that Alyssa is 

there now.” ~ Robbie Palazzo ’74 

“Tommie said to me, ‘don’t you remember the great time we had’” 

“Sure enough, it came time and Alyssa came to me and said ‘I want to 

go to Brewster.’ She was 14 at the time and I thought she was crazy – 

but it’s been a great success story.” 

For the Pimentels, it’s been two success stories. “Greg was right. We 

get to have a lot more family time,” Ellen says. “Imagine how pleased 

we were one recent afternoon to have the opportunity to see Greg set 

sail on the lake, and watch Jane play field hockey at the same time. 

This was followed by a great dinner together. We have two very 

happy children. We don’t doubt that we made the right choice for our 

family.” 

Alyssa Palazzo ’07 is coxswain 

for the boys’ crew team 

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Performing Arts Update 

Clearlakes Chorale: 

Haydn’s Kleine Orgelmesse 

The Clearlakes Chorale’s winter concert 

featured Franz Joseph Haydn’s Kleine 

Orgelmesse (Little Organ Mass), directed 

by Andy Campbell, Brewster’s music 

director. Mozart’s Epistle Sonatas, carols 

by British and American composers and 

a Christmas carol sing-a-long rounded 

out the program. Brewster students Joe 

Montana ‘06 (Exeter, New Hampshire), 

Lauren Garnick ‘07 (Boxford, Massachusetts), 

and Greg Donovan ‘06 

(Tuftonboro, New Hampshire), all 

pictured at right, 

were among the 

singers, and 

Garnick 

performed a solo. 

Drama: 

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet 

Students performed Romeo and Juliet to 

rave audience reviews, including the 

following one by Barbara Lorenc, 

mother of Anna Becker ’07: “I was 

impressed – for a high school 

production it was one of the best I’ve 

seen! The pace was great, the acting 

excellent. I even cried at the end.” 

Students Talk 


I said it before 

and I’ll say it 

again. Get 

involved! 

It’s the best way 

to have a good 

time and make 

new friends. 

Kelsey: I make new friends by introducing myself and connecting with them 

by similarities. 

Jane: My first friend here was my brother; even though he is two grades 

above me he is my best friend, and just hanging out with him got me 

some new friends. I made my first three friends in the freshmen class 

the first day because they were my roommates, and through my 

roommates I made even more friends. We all needed someone to talk 

to since we live away from home – we depended on each other. 

Noah: To make new friends all I had to do was be myself and not be shy. 

Just pretty much be who you are. 

Kei: Some were students from summer school, some are from crosscountry 

running, some from my ESL classes, and some especially 

from the dorm. 

Have there been any big surprises 

Emily: 

Ross: 

Jane: 

I think my biggest surprise here was meeting so many great people. I 

haven’t met anyone who I could see not being my friend. The people 

here are wonderful. 

So far there haven’t been any big surprises for me. When I went to 

the Open House and on the tours everything was explained to me so 

when I entered Brewster as a student I would not be overwhelmed. 

The only big surprise was just how much of your day was planned 

for you already. My parents and brother told me how the school was 

structured and how my life would be full, but I never realized how 

full a BA day really is. Every day I wake up, eat breakfast, go to 

classes, then to field hockey, then shower, dinner, have about an hour 

of free time, then off to the study hall. The schedule was hard to 

adjust to [at first] but since I am now into the second month, things 

are getting a bit easier. 

Is there anything else you’d like to add 

Jane: 

Brewster Academy is the only place for me. There have been a few 

moments when I look up at Brewster’s buildings or down at the 

water and say to myself, “Wow, I am so glad I picked BA, I couldn’t 

imagine having my home any other place but here”. 

Vincent: You get a lot of exercise on campus. 

Ross: 

I said it before and I’ll say it again. Get involved! It’s the best way to 

have a good time and make new friends. 


Writing Brewster’s History 

Share your memories with Bob and Shirley Richardson 

When we sat down to write this, a 

new beginning had settled over our 

campus on the shores of Lake 

Winnipesaukee. The green of the 

freshly cut grass sprinkled with the 

cool morning dew contrasted with the 

brilliant yellow, red, and orange of the 

sugar maples and ashes. The crackle 

of crisp fall breezes whispered 

promises of a new school year filled 

with new challenges and new 

adventures. 

Since our retirement at June 

Commencement after 39 years of 

service to the Academy, the Board of 

Trustees has asked us to research and 

write a history of the school. We look 

forward to this task. For us it is both a 

compelling and a fascinating 

undertaking. As we turn each page of 

dusty records, read each letter, and listen to stories told to us by so many alumni, it is evident that Brewster has a rich 

history that must not be lost. 

Therefore, we are asking for your help. We ask that you take a moment and reflect upon your Brewster memories. 

What significant events were a part of your school years 

Who were the people most important or influential to you and your classmates 

What milestone or occasion needs to be remembered 

You each have your personal memories that we would like you to share. Many questions pop into mind as we begin this 

process. In each edition of BrewsterConnections, we will ask alumni what they know about particular questions that we 

can include to help tell the Brewster story. 

Our two questions for this edition are: 

1. Can anyone tell us why and when the school colors, Cardinal Red and Navy Blue were chosen 

2. Can anyone tell us when and why the apple trees near Lord House and the Estabrook were planted 

We look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you and your story. Each is very important to us. It is only 

through you, our loyal alumni, that the Brewster legacy can be recorded, so that eventually we will all be able to read 

and enjoy the compilation of our Brewster history. 

Our mailing address is Brewster Academy (80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro, NH 03894) and our e-mail address is 

bob_richardson@brewsteracademy.org or call us at home at 603-569-3578. 

We look forward to hearing your stories. 

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Alumni News 

Hoopla 

Hurricane Hoopes: Roof #2 

after Frances and Jean 

hit the Bahamas 

Iknow most would get a good laugh at the thought of Hoopes coaching 

football, hockey, and sailing, but that actually happened prior to the 

Brewster years. I’ll admit I never had a winning season or even came close 

to one. I loved to WATCH sports and for years and years watched Brewster 

teams through the yearbook’s 500-millimeter lens. Yet, twenty-something 

yearbooks later, I still hadn’t a clue as to how basketball or lacrosse were 

played, and, oh yeah, girls’ field hockey, now there’s a really mysterious game 

– do ANYTHING and they blow a whistle! 

Yep, you guessed correctly, the focus for this issue’s column is young alums 

involved in pro sports. Involved is the key word here as I tried, but couldn’t 

make contact with any alum actually playing in the pros. Hopefully, after this 

Hoopla column, letters and e-mails will come pouring in from angry jocks, but 

that’ll be the following issue’s focus. The three alums who kindly contributed 

to this issue certainly know how to promote and sell sports, and I’m sure the 

readers will find their career paths interesting. Should anyone want to contact 

Justine, Mark, or Mike, just get back to me, and I’ll hook you up. 

Once again, I love hearing from ALL alums and please continue returning my 

obnoxious and impossible-to-read postcards with up-dated telephone numbers 

and e-mail addresses, and, most importantly, news of family, travels, careers, 

sightings of classmates, whatever. I can always be reached at 1-242-335-0535 or 

at matt_hoopes@brewsteracademy.org. 

Write on! Stay carefree and be well, best wishes, 

Ancient Hoopes 

Mike Kirschner ’95 

NBA Promoter 

While Mike joined the Class of 1995 midway through, he had 

no visible difficulties adjusting from New York City’s general 

chaos to Wolfeboro’s throbbing ‘beatlessness,’ and within 

weeks of his arrival as a junior, he’d been accepted by all as 

an amusing, outgoing, well-dressed, combo athlete-student, 

good-looking guy with an easy smile. I met Mike as a guy 

who appeared in the journalism room, looking like one of 

those “I’m Here For Hoopes’ Easy Grade” slackers, but that 

image quickly vanished. With sincere interest, he was a fast 

study and took to both the yearbook and the Browser with 

such vengeance, that he was an editor of both during his 

senior year and still had time to get Brewster’s first (and, 

alas, only) radio station on air. Mike’s voice blared over the 

speakers at home basketball games as well. Now out of college 

and into the working world, Mike hasn’t strayed too far from 

his sports and entertainment interests. 

“... starting that radio station 

gave me ownership of something 

I was really interested in, 

and I guess that’s when 

the sports career thing 

started to form.” 

Hoopes: I know you were a varsity athlete while at 

Brewster, but I remember you more for your 

announcing at basketball games and for your sports 

shows on Brewster’s radio station. When did you first 

consider that you wanted some aspect of sports to be 

your career 

Mike: I guess you could say that I was an athlete in 

high school. During the two years I attended Brewster, I 



Alumni News 

Justine Siegal ’93 

Founder and President, 

Women’s Baseball League 

Former Bobcat Ball Player 

Hoopla 

As Justine had the good sense to avoid both my English 10 section and journalism, I have to 

confess that I really wasn’t aware that Brewster had a female player on Mr. Gorrill’s junior 

varsity baseball team back in the early 90s. Justine recently explained to me that she came 

to Brewster after a miserable freshman year at a private school in her hometown of Gates 

Mills, Ohio. Having done well in Mrs. Shea’s honors English class in her junior year, 

Justine returned to the Hawken School to prove to herself that she could succeed. She did 

so and continued to earn A’s in college and at grad school. Justine also played baseball at 

the Hawken School, and she played in men’s baseball summer leagues until she was 22. 

When Justine was 21 she received an invitation to attend the Colorado Silver Bullets, a 

professional women’s baseball team, for spring training. “I blew out my arm and was sent 

home. I have since rehabbed and played in two international women’s tournaments: Women’s 

World Series and The International Women’s Baseball Championship,” she explained. As a 

pitcher, Justine has been playing baseball for 25 years. 

Justine and her daughter Jasmine 

I formed Women’s Baseball League, Inc. (WBL) in 1998. The purpose of WBL was, and still is, to promote baseball to 

girls and women. Another of my motivations for WBL was that I wanted my now six-year old daughter to have a place 

to play baseball. Actually, my daughter, Jasmine, symbolizes all of the other daughters from around the world who want 

a chance to participate in professional baseball. This is what the WBL is about – creating opportunities for the daughters 

of the world. 

I have a board of nine people, however, I do most of the day-to-day work and call on my board members when their 

specialty is needed. We are an event-driven organization and not a league of teams. Our events range from local clinics 

to organizing women’s teams for international play. This past October the WBL organized the first women’s baseball 

tournament at Disney World. The WBL has organized events such as a women’s game at Tiger Stadium, an annual 

Leadership & Women’s Baseball Conference, and the Give Back & Grow Tour (a 10-day bus tour that stopped in five 

cities to play and promote baseball). In 2002, my WBL Sparks, a 12U (ages 12 and under) girls’ team, was the subject of a 

documentary after they became the first girls’ team to play at Cooperstown Dream Park – the largest 12U baseball 

tournament in the world. 

Unfortunately, there currently is no professional baseball being played. Women’s baseball is at a grassroots level. There 

are semi-pro teams and now there is a national team. In 2004 the International Baseball Foundation (IBAF) held its first 

Women’s World Cup. Team USA won gold, Japan won silver, and Canada won the bronze. 

I am a member of the USA Baseball’s Women’s Steering Committee and helped with the organization of this country’s 

first national team. Women’s baseball is now on track to becoming an Olympic sport. I work at the highest level 

available for women’s baseball – helping steer the national team. I speak on women’s baseball and my experiences as 

often as I can, often on various radio and TV programs, at individual schools, and even at 

the National Baseball Hall of Fame. 

Justine lives in Toronto, Ontario, with her boyfriend, Patrick McCauley, and her daughter 

Jasmine. Her daughter now plays T-ball and has visited Brewster once. Justine told me that she 

would love to return to Brewster some spring to run a baseball clinic and talk on gender in sports. 

Check out the WBL online at www.baseballglory.com 

“This is what the WBL 

is about – creating 

opportunities for the 

daughters of the world.” 

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Alumni News 

Hoopla 


Sports Complex Promoter 

Right from the very first day that Mark 

walked into an ongoing discussion in the 

basement journalism room, it was obvious 

that he was a keeper. He was genuinely 

enthusiastic without being obnoxiously 

nerdy! While covering Brewster sports 

was his true obsession, Mark could easily 

win over any argument with his subtle 

logic and fetching smile. School and social 

issues worked on Mark too and his 

zinging editorials had to be reined in from 

time to time. 

During his senior year, Mark co-edited 

the Browser, managed the WBAR radio 

station, and announced basketball games 

for both girls’ and boys’ varsity teams. He 

graduated from American University in 

2000 with a degree in broadcast 

journalism. Mark married Kim Hyatt of 

Baltimore, Maryland, on October 30. 

Ironically enough, 

I can track 

my career path 

back to my senior project 

internship 

while at Brewster. 

I arrived at Brewster in 1994 as a 

sophomore. I ran cross-country, 

played junior varsity basketball, and 

junior varsity baseball my first year. 

By the time I became a senior, my sole 

after-school activities were being a 

part of the management team of the 

newspaper and radio station and 

announcing varsity basketball games. 

I have a hard time tracing back to a 

particular moment when I wanted to 

become a sportscaster, but I always 

had an interest in sports and the 

desire to be a part of the industry 

when I entered the “real world.” 

Ironically enough, I can track my 

career path back to my senior project 

internship while at Brewster. For four 

weeks at the end of my senior year, I 

worked for a sports talk radio host in 

Baltimore – Stan “The Fan.” He 

proved to be a valuable contact, 

putting in a good word for me to help 

me obtain an internship in the 

Baltimore Orioles public relations 

department, which led to a PR job 

with their minor league team, which 

eventually led me to the Wachovia 

Center in Philadelphia. 

After Brewster, I had my mind set on 

being a sportscaster. I liked sports and 

I liked television so I figured it was 

the perfect fit. I came to find out that 

the road to being a broadcaster was 

much harder than it sounded. 

Eventually, I decided that I would 

rather work for the team instead of 

covering the team and that’s when I 

began interning for the Baltimore 

Orioles public relations department 

during my senior year of college. The 

internship eventually helped lead to a 

job with the Keys, a minor league 

affiliate, for the next three and half 

years in the PR and marketing 

departments. 

Getting your foot in the door in the 

sports and entertainment industry is 

difficult and trying to live on entrylevel 

salaries proved even more 

difficult. My internship with the 

Orioles was completely unpaid and 

my job in the minor required 90 to 

100-hour work weeks during the 

season. This is common with all 

sports and entertainment jobs. You 

accept it. Sports isn’t a job, it’s a 

lifestyle. 

Mark Fine in Philadelphia 

Nevertheless, I was living out a 

dream. Enjoying what I did for a 

living was more important to me than 

anything. I get to work at a sports 

venue, usually the centerpiece of a 

city, whether it’s in Philadelphia, 

Pennsylvania or Frederick, Maryland. 

There are times when I see friends 

who have free weekends and make 

more money and wonder what it 

would be like to work a “normal job.” 

But I don’t get hung up on it very 

long. I realize how competitive the 

industry is and am thankful I was 

able to break in. 

Minor League Baseball in many ways 

was like the 1980s movie “Bull 

Durham.” Everyone who worked at 

the minor league level left their ego at 

the door. If it rained, you were the 

ones helping to put the tarp on the 

field. It’s just the way minor league 

teams are run, which in many ways 

appeals more to fans. But the great 

thing about minor league ball was the 

promotional side. Whatever idea you 



Alumni News 



played two seasons of varsity baseball 

and a season of varsity soccer. I loved 

to compete and enjoyed the 

camaraderie of being a part of a team. 

For whatever reason, I was always 

interested in sports broadcasting. 

Growing up in New York City, I got to 

listen to some of the best broadcasters 

in the country. As a kid, I’d stay up 

late listening to Bob Murphy call New 

York Mets games and nothing beat 

listening to Marv Albert do radio 

commentary for the New York 

Rangers and television for the New 

York Knicks. 

Although I currently work at NBA, I 

was never all that great at basketball. 

While I’ve got an OK jump shot, I’m 

not much of a ball handler, and I 

never was nearly big enough to be an 

intimidating rebounder, defender, or 

shot blocker. 

During my junior year I was on the 

varsity ski team, an unforgettable 

experience that enabled me to ski 

probably 100 days that year. However, 

I was not motivated enough to ski 

competitively my senior year and 

somehow I got out of my sports 

commitment and with your help, 

Hoopes, and the help of classmate Zac 

Champa, who incidentally also 

attended Syracuse and was even a 

fraternity brother, started WBAR 

(Brewster Academy Radio) Call me 

crazy, but setting up a radio station, 

playing music, and talking on the air 

with friends was a lot better than 

driving 30 minutes to Gunstock 

Mountain, skiing some icy slalom 

course, and freezing my ass off. I love 

skiing, but starting that radio station 

gave me ownership of something I 

was really interested in, and I guess 

that’s when the sports career thing 

started to form. 

Hoopes: Were you involved in sports 

during the summers or did you do 

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any announcing during your college 

years 

Mike: My senior project during the 

spring term while at Brewster allowed 

me to work in the sports production 

department at USA Network (USA 

had Tuesday Night Fights, golf, and 

tennis at the time). Starting after 

graduation from Brewster, I interned 

at various sports and media 

companies. During college I interned 

at MSG Network Radio, which was 

the rights holder for the New York 

Yankees, the Rangers, the Knicks, 

Liberty, and City Hawks (Arena 

Football). It was around this time that 

I knew I wanted to be in the business 

of sports and not so much in the 

broadcasting aspect of sports. That’s 

why internships are so important. 

First of all, you learn the business and 

understand the day to day 

responsibilities of your future 

profession, but more importantly, you 

meet people and begin to develop a 

network that will one day 

help you land your first 

job. 

Hoopes: You attended 

Syracuse because of the 

University’s strength in 

communications. Once out 

of college, how difficult 

was it to score an entry 

position in your new field. 

What was your first job 

Mike: The Newhouse 

School of Public 

Communications at 

Syracuse University is 

known as the best 

communications school in 

the country. I graduated 

with a Bachelor’s degree 

in broadcast journalism, a 

field that I really didn’t 

pursue. I landed my first 

job at Madison Square 

Garden as a coordinator in 

advertising sales. Madison 

Square Garden (MSG) is 

the home of the New York 

BrewsterConnections Fall 2004 

Knicks, New York Rangers, and 

Liberty. MSG Network and Fox Sports 

New York (also owned by MSG) at the 

time either owned or broadcast every 

major sports team in New York, with 

the exception of the New York Giants. 

My time at MSG was a tremendous 

experience as it taught me all aspects 

of the sports media business. For the 

Knicks and Rangers, we were 

responsible for selling on-court/ice 

promotions, signage, radio and 

television commercials, and team 

partnerships. For the Mets and 

Yankees, we sold television 

commercials on MSG Network and 

Fox Sports New York. It was double 

exciting that year, as it was the year of 

the Subway Series! For the Jets, we 

sold radio. 

Hoopes: I remember when you 

returned to Brewster for your fifth 

class reunion that you had pretty 


Mike Kirschner at the NBA store 

in New York City

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came up with, no matter how crazy it 

may seem, you could put into action. 

We sold sponsorship to Mid-Atlantic 

Dairy for a pre-game Cow Milking 

Contest between the two teams. 

Marking their 17-year arrival, we 

created “Cicada Night” this past June 

where the first 1,000 fans received ear 

plugs courtesy of a local pest control 

company. 

In July 2004, I finally made my jump 

to what I would call the “big leagues.” 

After working for three and half years 

in Minor League Baseball for the 

Frederick (Maryland) Keys, our 

ownership group, Comcast-Spectator, 

moved me to Philadelphia to work in 

the Wachovia Center’s marketing 

department. The Wachovia Complex 

(Center and Spectrum) is home to 400 

events a year that include the 

Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia 76ers, 

several concerts, and family shows. 

Marketing is a 

key ingredient 

to any business’ success 

and the sports industry 

is no exception. 

Marketing is a key ingredient to any 

business’ success and the sports 

industry is no exception. Getting the 

word out about a game or event is 

crucial to the success of the franchise. 

You cannot sell signage at the 

stadium/arena for a premium 

without fans in the seats. 

For me, moving up to Philadelphia 

was a no-brainer. I get to test some of 

my ideas in the nation’s fourth largest 

market in front of what many would 

argue is the most sports-savvy city in 

the country. It certainly isn’t without 

its corporate pressure though. 

Comcast has shown its success in the 

corporate world and the sports and 

entertainment division is no 

exception. There are tickets to sell 

with budgets to meet. 

Save the 

Date! 

4th Annual 

Bobcat Open 

Golf 

Tournament 

Friday, June 3, 2005 

Kingswood 

Golf Club 

Wolfeboro, N.H. 




My primary responsibility is developing 

new marketing relationships for the [NBA] league. 

much abandoned any thought of TV 

or radio announcing. Why was that 

Mike: Although I loved broadcasting, 

the thought of working in a small 

town in upstate New York for a 

network affiliate, making $16,000 a 

year, and working six days a week, 

well, just didn’t seem very appealing. 

I do have a few friends in 

broadcasting who are beginning to 

make names for themselves in the 

business, but you have to start at the 

very bottom and work your way up, 

as in any profession, but in 

broadcasting, the bottom can mean a 

town like Elmira, New York! 

Hoopes: Explain to me what it is 

exactly that you now do. 

Mike: My responsibility at the league 

is two-fold. My primary responsibility 

is developing new marketing 

relationships for the league. For 

instance, I recently completed an 

agreement between the NBA and 20th 

Century Fox’s movie, Fat Albert (in 

theaters December 25). Fat Albert will 

sponsor the NBA All-Star Balloting 

program and their character will star 

in a series on NBA’s 24-hour digital 

cable Channel NBA TV. 

Hoopes: You’ve come a short way 

from WBAR, Mike! Impressive! 

Where do you think you’ll be in, say, 

ten years 

Mike: Very tough question, Hoopes. I 

still love sports, but professionally, I 

consider what I do more as the 

business of entertainment than the 

business of sports. Hopefully in 10 

years I will be working either in 

sports, at a television network, or 

movie studio. You’ll still be at 

Brewster, Hoopes, so we can do this 

again in ten! 


Alumni News 

Class Notes 

Bill Bradford ’69 is Back at Brewster Academy 

We are pleased to report that Bill Bradford ’69 has been named the 2004-2005 

President of The Alumni Association. 

Bill has attended reunion faithfully since his graduation and has served as the 

official class agent for his class. At his 35th reunion, Bill expressed interest in 

becoming more involved with his alma mater. Working with the Office of 

Parent and Alumni Programs, he is looking forward to reaching out and 

connecting with all Brewster alumni on the Brewster of today and future goals 

of the Academy. 

We are excited to have Bill working with both the Board of Trustees and the 

Office of Parent and Alumni Programming. 

Bill is a retired Air Force pilot and is currently a pilot with Northwest Airlines. 

After Brewster, Bill attended North Carolina State. Bill and his wife Michelle live in Salem, New Hampshire, and 

six of their seven children also reside in the Granite State. Watch for Bill’s correspondence to keep you informed of 

news you can use about Brewster’s future. 

Please contact Bill with any suggestions or alumni ideas at Bill_Bradford@Brewsteracademy.org. 

Welcome Bill! 

1937 

Elizabeth (Betty) Kirkland Ferris 

writes, “No real news, but I’m still 

alive and functioning moderately. I do 

keep in touch with Marion Gleason 

Peterson and Jane Smith Piltz.” 

1949 

Nancy Reissfelder Hoppe writes, 

“After a blistering political campaign 

season with much effort expended on 

national and local candidates, we 

Democrats in Florida finish in defeat. 

Now, on to the Nation (a magazine) 

seminar cruise to lick our wounds and 

lift our spirits.” 

1954 

Jane Baker (former faculty member) 

writes, “I was delighted to be invited 

to the 50 th reunion of the class of 1954, 

a class I adored. But I was celebrating 

my 55 th reunion from Middlebury 

College on the same weekend.” 

1962 

Romero Aja retired from teaching and 

coaching at Montpelier (Vermont) 

High School in 1999. In 2003 he was 

inducted into the inaugural class of 

the Vermont Principals’ Association 

Hall of Fame. 

SAVE THE DATE! 

Reunion Weekend 

June 3-5, 2005 

1980 25th Reunion! 

Neal Panasky’s parents write that 

Neal is still serving in the Navy. He 

has a son now, Ethan, 1 1/2. If all goes 

well, Ethan will attend Brewster in 

2017! 

1981 

Rick Law writes, “I am working as an 

environmental engineer at the 

National Council for Air and Stream 

Improvement, a non-profit funded by 

the forest products industry, which 

helps the industry comply with EPA 

regulations. I work with air pollution 

control research for the companies 

that make lumber, plywood, OSB, 

particleboard, hardboard, etc. I work 

about five miles from home in the 

country so things are fitting pretty 

good, could use a little less debt 

though. Recreation has been sailing 

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Class Notes 

my Prindle, my 21-foot Precision 

monohull Calusa, diving, and flying 

my new remote-control plane. 

1984 

Stephanie Welsher Noroozy is still 

living in Sweden with her “new man” 

Daniel and daughters Zoe, 11, and 

Layla, 8. She recently became a 

Swedish citizen, and now works for 

the University of Uppsala. 


Michael Hope writes “I’ve been 

living in Colorado for five years now 



June 3-5, 2005 

My daughter Caroline possesses none 

of Mary’s shyness around strangers. 

She loves to be held by almost 

anyone, and is willing to go up to 

people and give them a big smile. She 

is the outgoing type without a doubt. 

My wife Colleen is still working part 

time at Ochsner in speech therapy and 

doing a little home health on the side. 

I started teaching 12 th grade English at 

1988 

Hilary Walton writes, “I’m getting 

married – in October 2005. I’m now 

teaching full-time (an adult class in 

personal training, anatomy, biomechanics, 

and nutrition) and I love 

every minute of it. I am enjoying 

California living, I’ve even been on 

the soap opera “Days of our Lives” a 

few times, and I starred in a really 

cheesy horror film.” 


Sarah Litzell Cowan writes, “We had 

a baby girl on June, 29, 2004. Her 

name is Katherine. I am still teaching 

at the Sandwich Montessori School in 

Sandwich, Massachusetts. Hope all of 

you are well.” 

Kimberly Boyce Seefried writes, 

“We had our second child in August, 

a girl named Ellie. I often hang out 

with Susan McLean Makee ’91 and 

her kids. I also see Sarah Larson on 

occasion and John ’87 and Barb ’88 

Hamblett. Life is good – just busy. 

Hope to see lots of people at our 15 th 

Reunion.” 

Anne Barry writes, “Hey everybody, 

Chris ’90 and I have made a big 

move. We are now living in our first 

home in Wake Forest, North 

Carolina. It is exciting – such a big 

responsibility – but we love it. Chris 

and I also celebrated our fourth 

wedding anniversary on June 24. ” 

Big sisters Shira and Rebecca Michaels 

look delighted with their new baby brother, 

David Benjamin, born September 28. They are the 

children of Sharon and Charlie Michaels ’88. 

and loving it. Ski season is just 

starting. My wife Paulette works for 

JVJ Enterprises here in Littleton, and I 

am a regional vice president with 

Linsco Private Ledger. Turner is six 

and Dillon is five. Stefan Mandanis 

recently visited and we had a chance 

to play golf. Stefan is doing great.” 

Hank Nusloch writes, “My daughter 

Mary has started at preschool and has 

adapted very well to jumping and 

playing with friends all morning long. 

DeLaSalle this year and it seems to be 

going well. The students are attentive 

and eager to learn ... OK, mostly 

attentive and somewhat willing to 

learn. Hope all is well with all of 

you.” 

Cooper Stetson writes, “I sold my 

club in Colorado and am back in 

Florida in commercial real estate.” 

1992 

Ilya Musicante married Alesha 

Suzanne Fraley of Oklahoma City, 

Oklahoma, on August 14 at St. 

Edward’s Chapel in Oklahoma City. 

David Abraham writes, “I left Boston 

with a degree in international affairs 

in May 2003. After some time off and 

a few weeks in Azerbaijan 

monitoring elections, I landed in 

Washington, D.C., working in the 

Office of Management and Budget in 

the Executive Office of the President. 

I oversee federal agencies responsible 


Alumni News 

for coal mining and oil and gas 

drilling. 

1993 

Erik Sanderson writes, “I was 

married on May 1, and I am a 

specialist in the US Army, a combat 

medic (91W) stationed with the 1 st 

Armored Division in Frieberg, 

Germany. I also went on to earn my 

M.A. in clinical psychology. I plan to 

earn my Ph.D. in psychology when I 

retire from the army and work as a 

psychologist. Best wishes.” 



June 3-5, 2005 


Paul Artigues writes, “I have four 

bands going now – two punk bands: 

Dierotzz (we just came out with our 

1 st 45 record) and KajunSS, very 

tongue-in-cheek. I opened a kitchen 

four years ago to pay the bills. I really 

hope I make it up there – believe it or 

not I miss Wolfeboro a lot – most of 

all, the people – love to everyone. 

Paul” 

Sarah Tower Burhop writes, “Not 

much news here - I’m into my second 

year of teaching. My fellowship is 

Jessica Duso ’95 and 

David Cormier 

were wed in June 

complete at the end of the school year 

– not sure what’s in store 

after that, but I’ll keep you 

posted! Jimmy and I both 

like living in Brooklyn, but 

there are still so many new 

places to explore.” 

Alexis Gallagher writes, 

“Mat and I were married 

this past June and are 

having a great time. We’re 

renovating our home with 

hopes to sell shortly. Mat is 

still doing woodworking 

and I’ve started working 

toward my master’s in 

marriage and family 

therapy. Hello to all!” 

Koury Handy married William 

Gaston on September 4 at the Basin 

Harbor Club in Vergennes, Vermont. 

Mary Beth Bender was a bridesmaid. 

Mike Burak and Michael Allen ’94 

attended the wedding. “We had a 

wonderful time together! We all 

celebrated for three days around 

Burlington, Vermont.” Koury and Bill 

now reside in Naples, Florida. 

Jessica Duso Cormier writes, “I am 

doing very well. I was married on 

June 12 to my wonderful husband 

David in Waterville Valley, New 

Hampshire in a beautiful outdoor 

ceremony. I have been a police 

officer for the past three years 

– the last thing my family ever 

thought that I would be, but I 

love it. My 

husband is a 

firefighter and an 

EMT-1. We met at 

work and we have 

a great bond in 

that we both have 

very stressful jobs 

at times. We 

appreciate every 

day and know that 

one of us may not 

come home. We 

live in a beautiful 

Class Notes 

Sam and Emily Tucker Strulson ’95 

new home in Merrimack and both 

work in Hudson, New Hampshire. 

My e-mail address is 

JRDC19@adelphia.net if anyone wants 

to drop me a line.” 

Emily Tucker Strulson writes, “Sam 

and I are enjoying our first year of 

marriage. Sorry we missed Reunion. 

We will try to make it to the next one! 

It would be great to see you guys. Life 

is great, we’re living in the Washington, 

D.C., area and loving it. We 

bought our first home last summer. 

Mary Beth Bender ’95 

(second from left) 

and Koury Handy ’95 (on her left) 

at Koury’s wedding in September 

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Alumni News 

Class Notes 

Caitlin Mather Kirk ’96 

I’m teaching high school art and 

selling some art on the side. Drop us a 

line at etucker20@hotmail.com.” 

Seth Ellis writes, “I’m still with the 

Westfield Fire Department and work 

part time for the Massachusetts Fire 

Academy. Kate teaches high school 

math in Enfield, Connecticut. We 

recently moved into a house that we 

built in Westfield. Hope everyone is 

doing well. Kate and I had a beautiful 

wedding in July.” 

1996 

Caitlin Mather Kirk writes, “Living 

in southern Georgia has been an 

adventure. I have found my niche 

teaching dance classes and 

volunteering for a new children’s 

theatre program. David and I traveled 

to Maine in August with our dog, 

Isabelle.” 

Heather Arkwell Phipps writes, “I 

have a two-year-old son and a baby 

on the way. We just built a new house, 

and I am working for my mother. I 

was in Sarah Bunker’s ’93 wedding in 

September – we’re still very close.” 

Dawn Rood writes, “I was married in 

July 2003. Since then, I’ve been 

working as an English teacher (EFL) 

at a German boarding school. My new 

hobby is bike riding. This summer I 

went on a four-week tour to the Alps 

with my husband. Spending the entire 

day outdoors is a wonderful feeling. I 

hope the rest of the class is doing 

well.” 

Mark Fine writes, “I am now working 

in the marketing department of the 

Wachovia Center, a stadium complex 

in Philadelphia.” 



June 3-5, 2005 

1998 

Joshua Ladieu is now working for 

Liberty Mutual in Portsmouth, New 

Hampshire, as a software engineer. 

1999 

Peter Aberg writes, “As I write this, I 

am packing for a two-month stay in 

Phoenix, Arizona. I am entering a 

training program called Mobile 

Dynamics, which takes me one step 

closer to my dream of building 

custom hotrods. I finished up at 

Franklin & Marshall College with a 

business degree a few months ago, so 

now I am off to get the technical skills 

that I need. Wish me luck!” 

2001 

Matthew Rougier’s parents write that 

Matt currently attends Bryant 

University in Smithfield, Rhode 

Island, where his major is business 

finance. He is captain of the Bryant 

hockey team and also works part-time 

at Citizens Bank. 

Carl-Moritz Fliescher writes, “This 

summer I interned in Washington, 

D.C., and then returned to Europe. I 

was selected by Georgetown 

University to spend my junior year 

abroad at Oxford University, where I 

will study management and 

economics. I visited New Hampshire 

over Easter and am looking forward to 

returning to my favorite state for my 

five-year Reunion.” 

2003 

Michael Gottesman writes, “I am a 

sophomore at Hofstra University in 

New York and loving it. Brewster 

really prepared me for this next stage 

of my life and I thank all my Brewster 

teachers for their support and caring. I 

miss you!” 

The Mudge sisters – 

Tapley-Ann ’98 and Ashley ’02, 

preparing to bungee-jump off the 

300-foot-tall Victoria Falls Bridge 

spanning the Zambesi River 

on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border. 


Alumni News 

In Memoriam 

Tony Giglio ’70 

Tony Giglio, 52, died 

peacefully in his home 

on October 22 

surrounded by the love 

and support of his 

family. 

Giglio grew up in Old 

Forge, Penn., and spent 

a postgraduate year at 


before attending and 

then graduating from 

Lafayette College in 

1974 with a degree in 

Tony Giglio, on right, 

economics. While at 

at David Smith’s retirement party in January 2003. 

Lafayette, he was the 

first football player in 91 

years at Lafayette to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season. He held 

Lafayette’s career rushing record (2,519 yards) from 1974 to 1986 and in 1982, 

Giglio became the youngest person in the college’s history to be inducted into its 

Athletic Hall of Fame. He also was a member of Phi Gamma fraternity. In June 

2004, he was inducted into Brewster’s Athletic Hall of Fame. 

He worked for IBM in Bethlehem, Penn., for the past 28 years. 

Giglio married Kelly A. Root in 1986, and they have two children, Tony and 

Annie. For the past 12 years the family has lived in Emmaus, Penn. Giglio was an 

accomplished pianist and enjoyed entertaining his many relatives and friends. 

In addition to his wife and children, Giglio is survived by his mother, Dolores; his 

sisters, Mary and Karen; and his brother, Robert. Giglio has requested that all 

donations be made to the Anthony C. and Anne R. Giglio College Fund to the 

attention of Joseph C. Calabro, CPA, 868 Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA 19333. 

Arthur F. Chamberlin ’40 

Arthur F. Chamberlin, 81, died on October 2 at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro. A native 

of Wolfeboro, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Bessie A. (Moody) Chamberlin. 

He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Campaign during World War II and was a 

member of the Harriman-Hale Post 18, the American Legion, and the Rodney White 

Post 8270, VFW. He was a long-time country and western musician who was active in a 

number of groups. For several years before his death, he was author of the 

“Remembering When” column in the local weekly newspaper. 

Chamberlin was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis L. (Chick) Chamberlin, an 

infant daughter, and a son, Howard. He is survived by daughters Carol Anne 

Chamberlin-Clough ‘61 and Donna Lee Warble; and sons Harold A. Chamberlin, 

Charles A. Chamberlin, and John A. Chamberlin as well as 10 grandchildren and eight 

great-grandchildren. 

Charles P. Esty, 

Former Faculty Member 

Charles P. Esty died on November 18 

at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center 

in Providence, Rhode Island. He was 

69. 

Esty was a math teacher, dean of 

students, coach, and dorm parent at 

Brewster until his retirement. His 

wife Nancy also was a coach and 

dorm parent and daughter Catherine 

Esty Wejchert taught French and 

married Chris Wejchert, also a 

former Brewster teacher. Esty’s sons 

Bill ’81 and Tom ’82 are Brewster 

graduates. 

Esty was born in Mount Kisco, N.Y., 

to the late John C. and Virginia 

(Place) Esty. He was a veteran of the 

U.S. Air Force. Prior to his death, 

Esty lived in Bristol, R.I., where he 

was chair of the board of deacons at 

the First Congregational Church and 

a member of the board of governors 

of North Farm where he lived. He 

was a tour guide at Blithewold 

Mansion and a volunteer at the 

Barrington Public Library. 

He had a lifelong commitment to 

young people as a Little League and 

softball coach, and he taught Sunday 

school. He was an avid sailor and 

tennis player. 

In addition to Nancy, Catherine, Bill 

and Tom, he is survived by son 

Robert Esty, and three brothers, John 

Esty, David Esty, and Peter Esty. 

Donations in his memory may be made to the Hospice/VNA of Southern Carroll 

County, P.O. Box 1620, Wolfeboro, N.H. 03894. 

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In Memoriam 

Gordon S. Kimball ’42 

Gordon S. Kimball, 81, died on July 29 at 

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in 

Lebanon, N. H. 

Kimball was born in 1922 in Wolfeboro to 

the late Stanley Chapman Kimball ’18 and 

Inez Eliza (Welch) Kimball ’20. He was a 

lifelong resident of Wolfeboro and worked 

for the Wolfeboro Highway Department 

for 27 years. 

A veteran of World War II, he served in 

the New Hampshire National Guard for 

18 years and was a member of the 

American Legion Harriman-Hale Post 18. 

Kimball was an avid genealogist and 

historian, a past president of the Kimball 

Family Association, and a member of the 

Wolfeboro Historical Society. 

His wife Joan Kimball of 52 years is a 

graduate of the class of 1951. In addition 

to Joan, he is survived by three daughters 

Corlis Chamberlain, Amy Kimball, and 

Melody Osgood; and sons Barry Kimball 

and Gregg Kimball; and 11 grandchildren 

and several great grandchildren. 

Cynthia A. (Porter) In Memoriam 

Bassett ’53 1928 

Cynthia Bassett, 69, died on 

October 13, in Ocala, Fla. A 

Wolfeboro native, she had 

moved to Florida in 2003 

from Epsom, N.H. 

Survivors include her 

husband, Raymond E. Bassett, 

of Epsom; daughters, Debra N. 

Seay, Amy Robertson, and 

Megan P. McGregor; sons, 

Douglas H. Duverger, Mark D. 

Duverger, and Timothy D. 

Duverger; 22 grandchildren; 

and seven greatgrandchildren. 

Bassett was preceded in death 

by her son, Merle F. Duverger 

III; and a grandchild. 

Memorial contributions may 

be made to Hospice of 

Marion County (Florida). 

Alice (Moore) Lee ’34 

Alice (Moore) Lee, 88, died on October 11 

at The Eventide Home in Exeter, N.H. 

Richard R. Libby 

January 1, 2004 


1934 

Alice M. (Moore) Lee 

October 11, 2004 

Exeter, N.H. 

1940 

Arthur F. Chamberlin 



1942 

Gordon S. Kimball 

July 29, 2004 


David P. Flitner 

February 19, 2004 


1944 

John A. Sullivan 

February 2004 

Lakewood, New Jersey 

1953 

Cynthia A. (Porter) Bassett 


Epsom, N.H. 

1970 

Anthony P. Giglio 


Emmaus, Penn. 

1973 

Paul J. Cossette 

October 2004 

Sanbornville, N.H. 

1975 

Thomas G. Harris 

August 25, 2004 

Acton, Me. 

addition to Brewster, she was a graduate 

of Lesley College. In 1944 she married Dr. 

Edwin D. Lee. She was a member of the 

Exeter Congregational Church, the Exeter 

Woman’s Club, the Exeter Historical 

Society, and was a member of the board of 

directors of the Eventide Home. 

Memorial contributions may be made to 

the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 

P.O. Box 93, Wolfeboro Falls, N.H. 03896. 

Lee was born in 1916 to the late Fred and 

Etta Pearl (Mayo) Moore. She was a 

lifelong resident of Exeter, N.H., where 

she was a second grade teacher. In 

She is survived by a stepdaughter Janet 

Lee Gilchrist, a stepson Edwin D. Lee, Jr., 

and seven grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. 

Memorial Benches Dedicated 

to Sanderson and Libby 

On August 30, Brewster Academy dedicated two granite benches in memory of maintenance workers Ed Sanderson 

and Greg Libby, both of whom passed away during the 2003-04 academic year. 

Quotes engraved on the granite were favorite sayings 

of Sanderson and Libby. 

Sanderson worked for Brewster from December 2000 to 

February 2003 and the bench in his memory reads: 

“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”. 

Libby worked for Brewster from September 1996 to May 

2002 and again from January 2003 to April 2004. The 

bench in his memory reads: “Go Lay Down”. 

The benches are located in a quiet, shaded area behind 

the Maintenance Office Building. 

Key to Symbols 


W. Herbert Lamb, Trustee 

In Memoriam 

William Herbert Lamb, a long-time trustee of Brewster Academy, died on August 17 in 

Wolfeboro at age 93. 

Lamb was born in Middletown, Conn., on Feb. 7, 1911, to Herbert Allen and Hattie Mann 

Lamb. He shared his early years with his brothers Nelson and Dick and his sisters Helen and 

Pauline in Northfield and Greenfield, Mass. In 1928 he graduated from Greenfield High and in 

1932 he graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in electrical engineering. In 

1936 he married Sarah “Sally” Lord of Melvin Village, N.H. 

Lamb began a long career with Hydride Sylvania in 1933. Throughout his career here he held 

many positions including factory engineer, factory superintendent, plant manager, and 

division vice president. In 1965 he was promoted to managing vice president in charge of new 

products for Sylvania and General Telephone (GTE), and in 1971 at the age of 60 he took on a 

special project of building a new glass plant in Kentucky. He also was responsible for 

Sylvania/GTE OSHA compliance throughout the United States. 

In 1974 Lamb retired and he and Sally moved to Wolfeboro where Sally had graduated from 

Brewster in 1927. Lamb immediately became involved with the Brewster community by 

becoming a trustee. As a trustee, Lamb served on the Board’s Executive Committee, Finance 

and Audit Committee, Facility Committee, and he chaired the Development and Fund Raising 

Committee. 

The Brewster dormitory, Lamb House, is named after Sally, and the Sarah Lord Lamb Scholarship, awarded each year to a student 

from Tuftonboro or Wolfeboro, also is named in her honor. 

In addition to his dedication to Brewster, Lamb was involved with the New Hampshire Business Development Corporation (served 

as it president), the Lakes Region Charitable Trust and the Christian Ridge Apartments Board. He also was a trustee of Huggins 

Hospital, the Wolfeboro Area Children’s Center, and the Kingswood Youth Center and helped with the organization of the “Nick,” a 

local recreation organization. Lamb was a member of the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro where he endowed the program 

of music. 

Lamb was a master Mason and was extremely proud of his involvement locally, regionally, and internationally as a dedicated 

Rotarian for 54 years. In 1985, when Rotary International embarked on a campaign to raise money to help eradicate polio in the 

world, Lamb chaired this campaign for northern New Hampshire and Vermont and parts of southern Quebec, Canada. He has 

received numerous recognitions for his work for the Rotary Foundation. In 1991 Herb was named Wolfeboro Citizen of the Year by 

the Lions Club for his myriad contributions to the greater Wolfeboro community. 

In July 1997, Herb married Jeanette Asherman, and they lived together at Sugar Hill in Wolfeboro until his death. 

In addition to Jeanette, Lamb is survived by his sister Pauline Chesk, his brother Nelson, and several nieces and nephews. Donations 

in his memory may be made to Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro or to the charity of one’s choice. 

Timothy M. Skehan ’94 

Timothy M. Skehan, Sr., 28, died 

suddenly on November 7, 2004, at the 

Dartmouth- Hitchcock Medical Center, 

in Lebanon, New Hampshire, 

surrounded by family members. 

Skehan, who resided in Effingham, 

New Hampshire, was born on January 

21, 1976, at Huggins Hospital, in 

Wolfeboro to James P. and Ann 

(Popoloski) Skehan. At the time of his 

death he was a student at the New 

England Tech Institute of Warwick, 

Rhode Island, and worked for his 

family as yard foreman at the Skehan 

Home Center in Center Ossipee. 

In addition to his parents, he is 

survived by his son, Timothy Michael 

Skehan Jr. and Timothy’s mother, 

Jennifer Cora of Nashua; his sister, 

Michelle Skehan of Tamworh; his 

brothers, David J. Skehan of Amherst, 

Mass., and Douglas J. Skehan of 

Effingham. He also is survived by his 

paternal grandfather, Joseph G. Skehan 

and his wife, Priscilla ( Rene) Skehan; 

and aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Donations in Skehan’s memory may be 

made to Cornerstone Christian 

Academy, 129 Route 28, Mountainside, 

Ossipee, N.H. 03864. 

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Crompton Corp. 

CRT Properties Inc. 

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Dana Corp. 

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Here’s how: 

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• Fill it out completely. 

• Send it to the school according to your employer’s guidelines. 

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Fortune Brands Inc. 

Foxboro Co. 

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r Retired employees 

s Spouses 

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Honeywell International 

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of New Jersey 

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Metso Automation S 

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National Grid Cos. 

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Nokia Ar 

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Northwestern Mutual 

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Please take a moment 

to get a matching gift form 

from your personnel office 

and follow the instructions 

to initiate a match. 

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Office Depot Ad 

Old Mutual Asset Management 

Charitable Foundation A 

Olin Corp. SPdr 

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. 

Adr 

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Oracle Corp. Ad 

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of Education. All rights reserved. No part of this leaflet 

may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without 

express written permission of copyright holder. Reprinted 

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StorageTek A 

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As 

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Adrs 

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SP 

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A 

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Turner Broadcasting 

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Every gift counts. 

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SPd 

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Ads 

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United Technologies Corp. 

SP 

Unitrin Inc. Sdr 

Universal Studios Ar 

Unocal Corp. Ad 

U.S. Bancorp A 

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UST Inc. Ad 

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Vanguard Group Inc. S 

Verizon Corp. Adr 

Virginia Power/North Carolina Power Adr 

Vulcan Materials Co. Adr 

W 

Wachovia Bank, NA A 

Wallace & Wallace, Ltd. A 

Warnaco SPd 

Warner Brothers A 

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Washington Mutual 

Ad 

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C.J. Webb Inc. Ad 

Wells Fargo & Co. A 

West Group A 

Weyerhaeuser Co. Ad 

Whirlpool Corp. Adr 

Whitman Corp. Sd 

Williams Ad 

Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. APdr 

Winter Wyman & Co. A 

Wisconsin Energy Corp. Adru 

Words At Work Inc. A 

WordsWorth Books A 

Wyeth APdr 

X 

Xtra Corp. Charitable Foundation A 

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Young & Rubicam Inc. A 

Thank you for your continued support 

of Brewster Academy’s Annual Fund. 

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Lamb Green Dedicated 

Brewster’s HOWL chorus, conducted 

by Andy Campbell, concluded the 

dedication ceremony with the hymn 

How Can I Keep From Singing. 

On October 16, the Brewster community gathered on the green in front of 

the main Academic Building to honor former long-time trustee W. 

Herbert Lamb. Soon after arriving in Wolfeboro nearly 30 years ago, 

Lamb became a trustee of Brewster Academy and served until his death this 

past August. 

Head of School Dr. Michael E. Cooper opened the ceremony by welcoming 

students, faculty, administrators, and Lamb’s friends and family, including his 

wife Jeannette Lamb, his sister Polly Chesk, and his nephew Skip Page. 

“We come together this morning to dedicate an area of campus to a 

devoted friend of Brewster, a true humanitarian, and a world traveler – 

Mr. Herb Lamb,” Cooper began. He went on to recount just some of the 

notable accomplishments in Lamb’s life, including his 1991 Citizen of 

the Year honor for his contributions to the greater Wolfeboro 

community, his work with Huggins Hospital as a trustee, and his 

leadership of the regional campaign to help eradicate polio worldwide. 

Cooper also shared that when Lamb wasn’t busy in his professional 

and community endeavors, he took time to travel the world and in 

preparation for some of these travels he returned to school, sitting sideby-side 

with Brewster students in Bob Richardson’s 20 th Century 

History class and in Spanish classes. 

The Brewster dormitory, Lamb House, is named after Lamb’s first wife 

Sarah Lord Lamb, known as Sally, who graduated from Brewster in 

1927. The Sarah Lord Lamb Scholarship, awarded each year to a student from 

Tuftonboro or Wolfeboro, also is named in honor of her. 

Cooper concluded his remarks by saying “Indeed, Herb 

lived a remarkable and interesting life and Brewster is 

forever grateful that – through his wisdom and generosity – 

he chose to make a difference in the lives of Brewster 

students.” 

Board of Trustees President Daniel Mudge then spoke about 

Lamb’s work on the board and remarked “I think it’s fitting 

that this area of campus was chosen as Lamb Green because 

just across the street, within site of the Green, is the 

Wolfeboro Area Children’s Center where Herb served as a 

board member for 19 years. Clearly, he was committed to 

enriching the lives of children and young adults.” 

Daniel Mudge, Pauline Chesk, Dr. Michael E. Cooper, 

Jeannette Lamb, David Asherman, and Skip Page at Seniors Gavin Bodkin of Bradford, New Hampshire, and 

the dedication of Lamb Green. 

Charlie Miller of Greenland, New Hampshire, then unveiled 

the sign for Lamb Green. A plaque on the sign reads: “In Memory of W. 

Herbert Lamb 1911-2004; Brewster Academy Trustee 1978 – 2004; Beloved 

member of the Brewster and Wolfeboro communities. His service, wisdom, 

and generosity remain an inspiration to all.” 

The ceremony ended with a hymn sung by Brewster’s HOWL chorus, “How 

Can I Keep From Singing”, and a prayer and reflection by Bob Simoneau, the 

Academy’s business manager and a protégé of Lamb’s. A reception followed 

for family and friends in the Estabrook Dining Hall. 


Planned Giving at Brewster Academy 

The 1887 Heritage Society 

The 1887 Society is designed to provide Brewster Academy’s parents, alumni, and friends with an 

opportunity to make planned gifts to the Academy – beyond their support of the Annual Fund. The 1887 

Society is becoming more popular as people have found that they can provide immediate or deferred 

income or major gifts to the Academy while preserving or enhancing their own income streams. 

Whether in the form of charitable or remainder trusts, annuities, or bequests, the Advancement Office 

offers flexibility in structuring major gifts that are financially advantageous to you, your family, and Brewster 

Academy. Many of the gift options offered through planned giving allow donors to convert appreciated 

assets (real estate or stock) into a lifetime income stream without paying capital gains tax on the sale of the 

asset. An added benefit is an up-front charitable deduction that can provide significant tax savings in the 

year of the gift. 

We invite and welcome planned gifts to support operating expenses, to build on the general endowment, 

which is essential to our future, to enhance professional development funds and faculty salaries, to support 

financial aid, or to establish a new endowment fund of particular interest to the donor. 

For more information on the gift planning options available at Brewster Academy, please contact Tim von 

Jess, director of advancement, at (603) 569-7140 or via e-mail at tim_von_jess@brewsteracademy.org. 

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