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Who Will You Honor?This year, as Brewster alumni you have a unique opportunity to support the school and honor the peoplewho made an impact on your time on campus.Brewster has active alumni from the Class of 1929 all the way to the most recent graduates of the Class of 2012,and we want to hear from you! Every Brewster alum has different memories, life-lessons, and friendships thatcame from time on campus – who were the people who helped guide you through your Brewster experience?Peter Friend introduced me to literatureand challenged me to work harder than Ithought possible: thank you Mr. Friend.– Jon Siskel ’85Mrs. Turner was always a little piece of“home” in the Smith Center. She was therethroughout my sister Kori’s sports days andall of mine, always welcoming to incomingteams, families, and especially the athletes.She always made me feel comfortable, nomatter how nervous I was for a race or game,she made me feel at ease and reignited myconfidence in an instant.– Bri Gatta ’05My mentors were kind andthoughtful teachers. I think ofthem from time to time, theWorld War II years were noteasy for everyone attendingBrewster Academy. However,the Academy did their very bestto instill the very best educationinstruction to its students! Theawe and the Academy spirit willnever leave me.– Stephen Hatch ’48I will honor Mr. and Mrs. Fahey, Mr. Friend, Mrs. Fallon,and Mr. Snyder, my four years, and the memories. Theseteachers were there for me as a person and as a student.They helped me to develop as a student and as a person.They gave me confidence and support, cheered me on,and were there to help me when I struggled.– Elizabeth (Palmer) Traverso ’93David Smith was one of “the guys” in hisfirst years at Brewster. He was also theyoungest teacher on staff. He was mydorm master in Estabrook, and I droveSheila crazy with my loud Grand FunkRailroad! David made me feel heard andrespected (not common in the old daysat Brewster,) and he mentored me in mythinking process and negotiation skills.– Peter Sortwell ’72Give online and share your stories at: brewsteracademy.org/HonorYourMentorAs part of Brewster’s history – you know first-hand the impact of caring teachers, individual attention, and the sense of community that’sfostered here on campus. Share your memories of the people who made a difference for you and honor them with a gift supportingBrewster’s Annual Fund. Your participation today will help generations of students form bonds with their mentors tomorrow.48 BrewsterConnections – Fall 2012
People Make a DifferenceBruce and Shadow Gorrill were always so approachableand always willing to help. Bruce for AP Biology andShadow’s research help in the library – they were botha great resource throughout my four years. They mademe feel confident, prepared, and challenged (in a goodway). Along with how incredible they both are outsideof Brewster – hockey, traveling, and everything elsethey do – I’m so grateful to know them!– Bri Gatta ’05Visit brewsteracademy.org/HonorYourMentor/givenowto make your gift and share your stories.
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