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News of the SchoolFROM THE HEAD’S DESK by Doug Jennings, Head of SchoolEveryone loves a goodstory. In these times of textmessaging and sound bites, awell-told tale still holds therapt attention of children, teensand adults. Stories illustratethe points we want to make,and give life to our messages.Robert Coles is a noted psychiatristand author who writesabout the strong effects of stories.In his book “The Call ofStories,” he notes, “I am constantlyreminded of the powera story can have – its capacityto work its way well into one’sthinking, but also into one’sreveries or idle thoughts, evenone’s moods and dreams.”As an educator I am botha teller and a listener. I enjoyreading stories to our kindergartenstudents; I employ storiesin my teaching; I enjoylunch table recollections ofsports stories; and I have foundthat stories are even helpful infund raising. It is especiallyrewarding to hear the storiesthat our alums enjoy tellingwhen they gather and recall“the good old days.” (The“good old days” are sometimesno more than a year old,but are still recalled with greatnostalgia.)Park Tudor stories are almostalways related to a belovedteacher. From college freshmenand from alumni membersof our 50-Year Club, Ihear wonderful tales of expertise,high standards, warmthand humor. A 1935 graduateof Park School has said, “Wehad some fantastic teachers inthose days, the kind of peopleyou never forget. Somehowthey had the ability to makeclasses fun, but serious.” ATudor Hall alumna, class of’46, recalls with affection, “Thesubstantial Miss Haber, our historyteacher, who opened oureyes to the past.”Succinct praise was offeredfor Jim Foxlow by a memberof the class of 1962: “Hecaused me to fall in love withour native language.”Our most recent graduateshonored English teacher PaulHamer by inviting him tospeak at graduation last spring(and “tell us one more story”).A student commented, “Hecares for us and wants us to doour best. He’s awesome.”Park Tudor’s annual fundappeal includes the opportunityto make a gift in honorof a teacher. I have the proudduty of reading the notes thataccompany these gifts. Thisprocess has been extended tohonor former faculty withinour buildings.The Leffler Seminar Roomand Gallery is a fine example,and the most recent additionis the naming of a science labin honor of Dean Hawver, recognizinghis three decades ofdedicated service.In bestowing the honor,Steve Cagle ’71, a memberof the first Park Tudor Schoolgraduating class, said, “Parkand Park Tudor meant a lotto me and I never forgot theimportant role the schoolsand its teachers played in mydevelopment.”For more than a century,our teachers have enriched thelives of their students and havegiven them wonderful storiesto share with classmates andfamily members. The nexttime you recall such rich experiences,I encourage you totake a moment to write tothat teacher or his/her family.It will mean a lot, and it willkeep the stories flowing.Sandra Stiles Lagoni ’62 (left) and Gordon Wishard ’62 (right) chat with retired English Department Chair and teacherJim Foxlow at the May 2007 reunion reception.4 park tudor phoenix FALL 2007
News of the schoolHomecoming 2007Jasmine Stephenson ’17 shows her athletic ability byclimbing an inflatable “rock” wall during the school’sannual homecoming carnival on September 14.Junior Ella Anand paints the face of her sister Neha ’13 during the carnival. The Park TudorParents’ Association coordinates the carnival activities and games, with school clubs andclasses sponsoring individual booths.Sterling Summerville ’09 tries to gain yardageduring the homecoming game against NorthPutnam High School.Third grader Annabella Helman shows school spirit during the homecoming game.FALL 2007 park tudor phoenix 5
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