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Fall Fundraising Auctions Break RecordsGenerous Donors and Bidders Made for an Exciting NightBy Sally SmithThe M/S Mt. Washington provided a cozy atmosphere forBrewster’s Fall Family Weekend Auction Fundraisers. Theattendees – 320 parents, grandparents, staff, friends, and even afew students – came aboard the docked steamship to enjoy the evening,with The Mount staff serving dinner, dessert, and cocktails.The success of the silent and live auctions was made possible by the manygenerous and creative contributions of Brewster families, friends, and areabusinesses as well as all of the enthusiastic bidders. The auctions helpsupport financial aid for students as well as other programs.“With record-breaking attendance and total dollars raised ($151,000), ourFall Family Weekend Auction was a huge success thanks to our dedicatedparents and friends,” said Kristy Kerin, director of advancement. “Ourability to guide student growth is directly impacted by the generoussupport of our auction sponsors and bidders. Heartfelt thanks to ourparents, friends, and merchants for your generosity and support!”Two of the three auction chairs: Raquel Rogers and Darla Monzione.Student entertainers who shared their musical, dance, and poetic talentsthroughout the evening were Shira Braiterman ’13 (Wolfeboro), WillFoote ’13 (Rockport, Maine), Taylor Cantrall ’13 (New Durham, NewHampshire), Megan Harp ’14 (Hollis, New Hampshire), and AshleyRogers ’13 (Alton Bay, New Hampshire).One of the highlights of the Live Auction was a surprise item – a Brewsterquilt, handcrafted by a local parent of a junior (as well as a graduate) –which garnered $6,000. Angelo Varrone’s (Brewster’s equipment roommanager) now famous Italian feast went to a hungry bidder for $8,500,and various trips and packages for one-of-a-kind adventures created aflurry of bidding.Will Foote ’13 was one of the student entertainers at the auctions.The auction came together seamlessly due to the talents of Brewster’sreturning auction chairs – Josephine Grayson (Bradley ’14), DarlaMonzione (Bella ’15), and Raquel Rogers (Ashley ’13) – who startedplanning last spring and organized and worked with the auctioncommittee of Brewster parents.Dynamic auctioneer Bill Zafirson (P’11) opened the Live Auction sharinghis affinity for the school as the parent of a 2011 graduate. Bill expressedthat his son’s success, now a college sophomore, is a direct result of hisexperience at Brewster.Alumni parent and auctioneer Bill Zafirson accepts bids on this afghanenthusiastically crafted by Brewster teachers and staff.22 BrewsterConnections – Fall 2012
New England ChampionsSeeded Seventh in the NEPSAC Tournament, the Lady Bobcats Rise to the TopThe Brewster girls’ varsity soccer team defeated St. Luke’s School1-0 to win the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council(NEPSAC) Class C championship on November 18.The Bobcats were seeded seventh in the prestigious NEPSAC Tournamentand the road was a tough one for the Bobcats. It was an overtime goalfrom freshman Liz Lane (Parsonsfield, Maine) that propelled seventh seedBrewster to a 1-0 win over second seed Lexington Christian Academy inthe quarterfinals. While Lane’s goal proved to be the difference, it was theindomitable defending of the Bobcats that kept them in the game evenduring stretches where LCA controlled the play.In the semifinals Brewster advanced with a convincing 2-0 victory over #3seed Greens Farms Academy. Lane and freshmen Katy Bryan (Sanford,Maine) were the scorers.Front row: (l to r) seniors Meaghan Spurling, Sam Bryan, Danielle Tidd, Katie ParkmanStanding: Coach Matt Butcher, Kat Truelson ‘14, Taylor Fry ‘14, Katy Bryan ‘16, ZoeRafalowski-Houseman ‘15, Liz Lane ‘16, Shea McIntyre ‘16, Malani Lee ‘16, KolbyMcKenzie ‘16, Skler Sherman ‘14, Rebecca Jones ‘14, Shannon Godin ‘14, AssistantCoach Laura Cooper. Missing: Emilee Brackenbury ‘14 and Laurence Porlier ‘13.In the finals they met the #1 seed and defending NEPSAC Champions,St. Luke’s School. Brewster scored on a Liz Lane goal midway throughthe first half and never looked back. Senior captains Sam Bryan (Sanford,Maine) and Danielle Tidd (Alton, New Hampshire) were the backbone ofa defense that bent but never broke.“I am so pleased with this group,” said a very proud and elated coachMatt Butcher after the dramatic win. “This was an amazing week for us,and I am just happy for this group of girls; we had nothing to lose and juststuck together.”Brewster and St. Luke’s have quite the history meeting in the NEPSACfinals. Last season, the Red Storm defeated the Bobcats 1-0 in another greatgame. “Over the years St. Luke’s and Brewster have been the elite of ClassC soccer,” said Director of Athletics Matt Lawlor. “This Brewster team isspecial and were fun to watch these last few weeks. Coaches Butcher andLaura Cooper do an outstanding job and these girls make Bobcat Nationproud!”The team willhang anotherNew EnglandChampionshipbanner in the SmithCenter for Athleticsand Wellness. Theteam last won theNEPSAC title in2009. In 2011 theywere finalist andin 2010 they weresemifinalists.VictoryLakes Region Champs, New EnglandQuarterfinalistsThe boys’ varsity team earned the Lakes Region League title andalso earned the seventh seed in the NEPSAC tournament. Theywere knocked out in the quarterfinals (3-0) by second seed RiversSchool, however. Overall, they were 13-5-1 on the season and 10-2in the Lakes Region.“I am so proud of these kids,” Coach Karl Edmonds said. “Thishas been such a fun year and to be around these guys is great. Weare proud to hang a banner in the Smith Center.”Junior Andre Simmond (Londonderry, New Hampshire), aboveon the left, senior Charlie Kelly (Liverpool, England), and seniorKevin Park (Orinda, California), not pictured, were named tothe New England Prep School Soccer Association All-Star Teamsrepresenting the eastern region.www.brewsteracademy.org23
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