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outreach<br />

NEWARK ACADEMY<br />

SPRING 2008<br />

<strong>Innovations</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>


School-wide Exhibit<br />

WATER WORKS<br />

The McGraw Gallery<br />

January 2008<br />

For <strong>the</strong> fifth consecutive year, a community-wide <strong>the</strong>med exhibit featur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

artwork of students, faculty, staff and parents was held <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> McGraw Gallery.<br />

The exhibit, “Water Works,” co<strong>in</strong>cided with this year’s school-wide study of water.<br />

Artists with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> community were given <strong>the</strong> opportunity to<br />

create and display works of art based on this fasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g liquid. The exhibit<br />

featured more than 100 submissions which <strong>in</strong>cluded photography, ceramics,<br />

a collaborative work<strong>in</strong>g founta<strong>in</strong> and, of course, water colors.<br />

Top: Grant Schalet ’10, Digital photograph<br />

Middle: Bradley Makow ’08, Oils,<br />

“Iceberg Series”<br />

Bottom: Cori McG<strong>in</strong>n ’08, Stoneware,<br />

“Melt<strong>in</strong>g Pot”


Contents<br />

14<br />

21<br />

22<br />

Features<br />

14 Ignit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Imag<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

<strong>Innovations</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Perform<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Arts</strong><br />

20 Mak<strong>in</strong>g a Difference<br />

Student and Alumni Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Initiatives<br />

20 <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> Participates <strong>in</strong> a Nationwide<br />

Discussion on Global Warm<strong>in</strong>g<br />

21 A “Grow<strong>in</strong>g” Effort<br />

22 Ben Bressler ’80: A Modern-day Greenkeeper<br />

26 Residential Resort Takes a Stand Aga<strong>in</strong>st Global Warm<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Corporate CEO Andy Mulvihill ’81 Raises Environmental Awareness<br />

Departments<br />

3 From <strong>the</strong> Head of School<br />

4 Faculty Focus<br />

6 NA News<br />

12 The Sports Report<br />

28 From <strong>the</strong> Archives<br />

30 Letters to <strong>the</strong> Editor<br />

31 Alumni News & Events<br />

37 Class Notes<br />

Check out <strong>the</strong> latest alumni news! www.newarka.edu<br />

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outreach<br />

SPRING 2008<br />

Donald M. Aust<strong>in</strong><br />

Head of School<br />

Fred McGaughan<br />

Director of Institutional Advancement<br />

EDITOR<br />

Debra W. Marr<br />

Director of Communications<br />

CONTRIBUTORS<br />

Blackwood Parl<strong>in</strong> Sam Huber<br />

Nancy McGaughan Stacey Kaplan-Layton<br />

Deborah Dixler Ed Manigan<br />

Marcia Worth-Baker<br />

BOARD OF TRUSTEES<br />

William D. Green ’69<br />

Chairman<br />

David N.W. Grant Wayne D. Kent ’85<br />

Nancy Baird Harwood ’75 Jonathan D. Olesky ’74<br />

Jeffrey J. Silverman ’82<br />

Vice Chairs<br />

Gerald Lustig Ernest W. Loesser<br />

Secretary Treasurer<br />

Donald Aust<strong>in</strong> David McGraw ’77<br />

Patricia Budziak Richard R. Redmond ’77<br />

Anne Essner Ajay Sawhney<br />

John C. Galbraith ’75 Andrew Senchak<br />

Leo Gordon ’69 Robert Silver<br />

Pamela Huttenberg Eric Sumner ’73<br />

Tosan Liv<strong>in</strong>gstone Evangel<strong>in</strong>e Tross<br />

Joseph P. McGrath, Jr. ’81 Jane Wilf<br />

Emeriti<br />

Louis V. Aronson II ’41 John L. McGraw ’49<br />

Paul Busse ’38 Robert S. Puder ’38<br />

Robert Del Tufo ’51 Gary Rose<br />

William D. Hard<strong>in</strong> ’44 William T. Wachenfeld ’44<br />

ALUMNI BOARD OF GOVERNORS<br />

Leo M. Gordon ’69<br />

President<br />

Scott N. Newman ’73 Van Stevens ’65<br />

Vice President Vice President<br />

Jed Rosenthal ’93<br />

Secretary<br />

Lance Aronson ’74 Kim Hirsh ’80<br />

John Bess ’69 Ian Josloff ’90<br />

Amanda Rub<strong>in</strong>ste<strong>in</strong> Black’97 Mark Menza ’71<br />

Noah Franzblau ’86 Andrew J. Mulvihill ’81<br />

Sam Gaidemak ’85 Lara Samet ’01<br />

John Gregory ’99 Kim Griff<strong>in</strong>ger Wachtel ’85<br />

Art Williams ’81<br />

Emeriti<br />

J. Richard Beltram ’41 William C.H. Stroh III ’48<br />

Richard M. Watson ’50<br />

Outreach is a publication for <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> alumni.<br />

Published by <strong>the</strong> Office of Institutional Advancement<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>, 91 South Orange Avenue<br />

Liv<strong>in</strong>gston, New Jersey 07039<br />

Telephone: 973.992.7000, Fax 973.992.8962<br />

E-mail: dmarr@newarka.edu; Website: www.newarka.edu<br />

SNAPSHOT OF THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS<br />

OF WINTER TERM<br />

by Richard P. DiBianca, PhD, Upper School Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal<br />

In most schools, education is reserved for <strong>the</strong> classrooms. At <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>,<br />

we <strong>in</strong>terpret education more broadly, tak<strong>in</strong>g advantage of many opportunities to<br />

<strong>in</strong>troduce our students to new ideas and experiences.<br />

School-wide educational moments dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> first month of w<strong>in</strong>ter term <strong>in</strong>cluded:<br />

• Th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g through global warm<strong>in</strong>g (Sam Huber, English teacher and<br />

susta<strong>in</strong>ability coord<strong>in</strong>ator)<br />

• Reflections on <strong>the</strong> impact of <strong>the</strong> life of Mart<strong>in</strong> Lu<strong>the</strong>r K<strong>in</strong>g, Jr. (Umojaa club)<br />

• Watch<strong>in</strong>g “The End of Suburbia” with reflection <strong>in</strong> large and small groups<br />

(Focus <strong>the</strong> Nation)<br />

• Man and his symbols (Tony Ungaro, math teacher)<br />

• African-American pioneers <strong>in</strong> traditionally white-dom<strong>in</strong>ated sports<br />

(Umojaa club)<br />

These presentation and lectures occurred <strong>in</strong> various morn<strong>in</strong>g meet<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

Off-campus educational moments <strong>in</strong>cluded class field trips and o<strong>the</strong>r opportunities<br />

such as:<br />

• The “Water” exhibit at <strong>the</strong> American Museum of Natural History <strong>in</strong> Manhattan<br />

• The FOP Research Laboratory at <strong>the</strong> University of Pennsylvania<br />

• American Museum of <strong>the</strong> Mov<strong>in</strong>g Image <strong>in</strong> Queens<br />

• The recently-found Twa<strong>in</strong> play, “Is He Dead Yet?”<br />

• The Liberty Science Center’s “Cardiac Classroom” to observe open heart surgery<br />

• The Model UN convention at <strong>the</strong> University of Pennsylvania<br />

• The Holocaust Museum <strong>in</strong> Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, D.C.<br />

• The NaiNi Chen Dance concert <strong>in</strong> <strong>Newark</strong><br />

• “MacBeth” (with actor Patrick Stewart) <strong>in</strong> Brooklyn<br />

When you comb<strong>in</strong>e <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s proximity to our region’s vast cultural resources<br />

with <strong>the</strong> energy and resourcefulness of our faculty, <strong>the</strong> result is a way of understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />

education that regards <strong>the</strong> “world as <strong>the</strong> best classroom” for learn<strong>in</strong>g. For <strong>the</strong> record,<br />

a whole heck of a lot was learned <strong>in</strong> classrooms that month, too!


Perspectives<br />

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL<br />

Embark<strong>in</strong>g on a Campus Master Plan<br />

I am pleased to report that <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> has<br />

commissioned <strong>the</strong> architectural firm of Nadaskay/Kopelson<br />

to create our Campus Master Plan. They are a local firm with<br />

extensive experience both <strong>in</strong> New Jersey and nationally,<br />

and <strong>the</strong>y have been <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>cipal architects <strong>in</strong> more than<br />

a dozen master plans of lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dependent schools. We<br />

selected <strong>the</strong>m after extensive reviews of proposals and<br />

<strong>in</strong>terviews with five f<strong>in</strong>alists. Shortly after Nadaskay/<br />

Kopelson was chosen, we learned that <strong>the</strong> New Jersey<br />

chapter of <strong>the</strong> American Institute of Architects had selected<br />

<strong>the</strong>m as firm of <strong>the</strong> year. We are confident that <strong>the</strong>y will<br />

be excellent stewards of this important project.<br />

Hav<strong>in</strong>g undertaken surveys and met with focus groups<br />

composed of faculty, students, parents, and adm<strong>in</strong>istrative<br />

staff, <strong>the</strong> architects of Nadaskay/Kopelson are, at this po<strong>in</strong>t,<br />

evaluat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> current and future needs of our physical<br />

plant. This is an important step that will allow us to develop<br />

a coherent vision of <strong>the</strong> NA campus, result<strong>in</strong>g ultimately<br />

<strong>in</strong> a master plan that will guide us as we change and evolve<br />

toward a school that can even better fulfill its goal of offer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>est possible educational program.<br />

For me, <strong>the</strong>re are two pr<strong>in</strong>ciples that must guide <strong>the</strong><br />

evolution of our campus. First, <strong>the</strong> Campus Master Plan<br />

must help us atta<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> goals of our Strategic Plan, which<br />

focuses on global education, experiential learn<strong>in</strong>g, and<br />

teach<strong>in</strong>g models that rely <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly on collaboration<br />

among teachers, students and resources beyond our four<br />

walls. The campus design must provide flexible and<br />

dynamic learn<strong>in</strong>g spaces, easy access to technology, and<br />

rooms that facilitate a range of needs, from <strong>the</strong> traditional<br />

classroom to conference centers equipped with podcast<strong>in</strong>g<br />

and videoconferenc<strong>in</strong>g. The vision of our campus must be<br />

as bold and carefully imag<strong>in</strong>ed as our educational plan,<br />

which lies at <strong>the</strong> heart of our mission. It must be excit<strong>in</strong>g<br />

without be<strong>in</strong>g extravagant, <strong>in</strong>spired by lofty goals but<br />

anchored by practical considerations.<br />

The second pr<strong>in</strong>ciple underly<strong>in</strong>g our Master Plan demands<br />

that any changes should complement <strong>the</strong> exist<strong>in</strong>g es<strong>the</strong>tic<br />

of our handsome campus. Because much of <strong>the</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />

build<strong>in</strong>g has been unaltered s<strong>in</strong>ce its construction <strong>in</strong> 1964,<br />

we know that certa<strong>in</strong> renovations – of <strong>the</strong> auditorium and<br />

some classrooms, for example – are overdue. Both <strong>the</strong><br />

Middle School and <strong>the</strong> library will benefit from updated<br />

teach<strong>in</strong>g spaces and improved <strong>in</strong>tegration of technology. At<br />

<strong>the</strong> same time, we must preserve <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s dist<strong>in</strong>ctive<br />

entrance, <strong>the</strong> warmth and openness of our halls, and <strong>the</strong><br />

attractive courtyards. These features connect us with our<br />

school’s proud history, and <strong>the</strong>y are successful elements<br />

of <strong>the</strong> exist<strong>in</strong>g structure that we should preserve.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> early phase of this project, I have been so impressed<br />

by <strong>the</strong> excitement and participation of all of our constituents.<br />

One of <strong>the</strong> architects told me that both <strong>the</strong> number of<br />

student responses to <strong>the</strong> surveys and <strong>the</strong> thoughtfulness<br />

of <strong>the</strong>ir answers surpassed anyth<strong>in</strong>g that he had seen <strong>in</strong><br />

more than 20 years of do<strong>in</strong>g master plans for <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />

schools. Such energetic, careful participation <strong>in</strong> envision<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> future of this campus by current students <strong>in</strong>dicates <strong>the</strong><br />

strength of <strong>the</strong> school today and rem<strong>in</strong>ds us of <strong>the</strong> promise<br />

for tomorrow.<br />

Donald M. Aust<strong>in</strong><br />

PERSPECTIVES spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

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4<br />

faculty focus<br />

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?<br />

RAY CRUITT<br />

NA Faculty: 1966-1984<br />

Chair, History and Humanities<br />

Departments (1970-1980)<br />

Director of Development (1979-1984)<br />

Most people who know Ray Cruitt will agree that he has<br />

made significant and valuable contributions to <strong>Newark</strong><br />

<strong>Academy</strong> – as a dedicated teacher, a pr<strong>in</strong>cipled department<br />

chair, and an accomplished fundraiser.<br />

Cruitt’s career path began at Dun and Bradstreet <strong>in</strong> East<br />

Orange as a manager <strong>in</strong> charge of tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g new employees.<br />

Grow<strong>in</strong>g dissatisfied <strong>in</strong> that position, he began tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />

graduate courses at Rutgers for teach<strong>in</strong>g certification.<br />

One even<strong>in</strong>g, a teacher from <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> came to<br />

his class with three NA seniors. Cruitt was so impressed by<br />

<strong>the</strong>se students that he scheduled a meet<strong>in</strong>g with Headmaster<br />

Robert Butler to discuss teach<strong>in</strong>g opportunities at <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Academy</strong>. Two weeks later, an offer was made and Cruitt<br />

began his teach<strong>in</strong>g career here <strong>in</strong> 1966.<br />

A student entry <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1969 yearbook stated: “Whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s<br />

teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> basics to his European History students or<br />

giv<strong>in</strong>g back a test to a disgruntled group of A.P. European<br />

History students, Mr. Cruitt always commands everyone’s<br />

respect. With an astute knowledge of historical movements,<br />

he stresses evaluation and analysis as <strong>the</strong> keynote, and<br />

not facts.”<br />

Blackie Parl<strong>in</strong> fondly recalled <strong>the</strong> imag<strong>in</strong>ative elective<br />

course Cruitt developed that had a last<strong>in</strong>g impact on<br />

many of Cruitt’s students. The course, “Cities <strong>in</strong> Civilization”<br />

drew from Cruitt’s own experience <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Army where he<br />

traveled to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Dubl<strong>in</strong> and many<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r thriv<strong>in</strong>g urban communities. It <strong>in</strong>cluded a comparative<br />

study of three <strong>in</strong>fluential cities: Rome, Florence and New<br />

York. The course concluded with a look at cities <strong>in</strong> decl<strong>in</strong>e,<br />

with hopes for urban renewal, such as <strong>the</strong> struggl<strong>in</strong>g city<br />

of <strong>Newark</strong>.<br />

Cruitt’s special qualities and talents, however, transcended<br />

<strong>the</strong> classroom. Cit<strong>in</strong>g examples of thoughtful foresight<br />

and discipl<strong>in</strong>ed leadership, Parl<strong>in</strong> attested, “Ray Cruitt is<br />

an exceptionally f<strong>in</strong>e human be<strong>in</strong>g, a man of <strong>in</strong>tegrity.”<br />

In 1976, as <strong>the</strong> nation celebrated its bicentennial anniversary,<br />

Cruitt was appo<strong>in</strong>ted to direct <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s festivities.<br />

OUTREACH spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

With his usual determ<strong>in</strong>ation, quiet leadership and skilled<br />

organizational abilities, he coord<strong>in</strong>ated programs, assemblies<br />

and events. Little did he know <strong>the</strong>n, successful implementation<br />

of this charge was a prelude to <strong>the</strong> next phase of<br />

his career at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />

Cruitt was more than a bit surprised when, <strong>in</strong> 1979,<br />

Headmaster Allan Strand asked him to serve as <strong>Newark</strong><br />

<strong>Academy</strong>’s director of development. “I’m not sure what<br />

those people do,” Cruitt recounted. Never<strong>the</strong>less, he<br />

accepted <strong>the</strong> challenge and learned with<strong>in</strong> a short period<br />

of time that it was a match made <strong>in</strong> heaven.<br />

In his role as <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s director of development,<br />

Cruitt raised <strong>the</strong> annual fund to new levels by <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g<br />

total giv<strong>in</strong>g and number of donors. He also established<br />

a strong alumni relations program, re<strong>in</strong>vigorated <strong>the</strong><br />

alumni association’s leadership board, and spearheaded<br />

<strong>the</strong> creation of a new <strong>Academy</strong> seal and graphic identity.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> mid-1980s <strong>the</strong> charms of sou<strong>the</strong>rn liv<strong>in</strong>g beckoned,<br />

and Ray moved to Asheville, North Carol<strong>in</strong>a with his wife<br />

Eve, and <strong>the</strong>ir children, Raymond and Jennafer. He served<br />

as assistant headmaster for external affairs at <strong>the</strong> Asheville<br />

School (an <strong>in</strong>dependent board<strong>in</strong>g school situated on a<br />

300-acre campus) until his retirement <strong>in</strong> 2002. Once aga<strong>in</strong>,<br />

his w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g ways led to numerous awards and achievements,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a CASE award for his outstand<strong>in</strong>g development<br />

program. In 2002 he was named “Fund Rais<strong>in</strong>g Executive<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Year <strong>in</strong> Western North Carol<strong>in</strong>a” and that same<br />

year, <strong>the</strong> Ray Cruitt Scholarship Fund was established at<br />

<strong>the</strong> Asheville School, later garner<strong>in</strong>g a $1 million gift from<br />

an alumnus <strong>in</strong> honor of Cruitt’s many years of dedicated<br />

service to <strong>the</strong> school.<br />

Beyond retirement, Cruitt has cont<strong>in</strong>ued to serve as a<br />

consultant to several nonprofit organizations, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

community college, a YMCA, a nature center and a regional<br />

medical center. <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> is now fortunate to be<br />

counted among those <strong>in</strong>stitutions receiv<strong>in</strong>g his counsel<br />

and sage advice. He has recently been engaged to serve<br />

as a consultant to <strong>the</strong> Office of Institutional Advancement.


Last January, Elizabeth Barbato (English) was one of n<strong>in</strong>e<br />

poets selected to attend <strong>the</strong> prestigious Colra<strong>in</strong> Poetry<br />

Conference <strong>in</strong> Massachusetts. At <strong>the</strong> conference, Barbato<br />

received critiques of her work and met with editors.<br />

As a result of <strong>the</strong> conference, she will have three poems<br />

published, one <strong>in</strong> Apple Valley Review, and two <strong>in</strong> PoetryBay.<br />

Additionally, Barbato will have poems published <strong>in</strong> The<br />

Litchfield Review and Foliate Oak.<br />

Upper School Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal Richard DiBianca has been a strong<br />

advocate for off-campus study experiences. S<strong>in</strong>ce 1999,<br />

40 <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> students have spent ei<strong>the</strong>r a semester<br />

or a full school year <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>se immersion learn<strong>in</strong>g experiences,<br />

<strong>in</strong> such locations as Colorado, France, <strong>the</strong> Ma<strong>in</strong>e coast and<br />

Beij<strong>in</strong>g. The newest program, set to debut dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> 2008-09<br />

school year is The School for Ethics and Global Leadership<br />

(SEGL). SEGL will provide ethics and leadership tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g,<br />

as well as an <strong>in</strong>troduction to <strong>the</strong> Mandar<strong>in</strong> and Arabic<br />

languages. It will take advantage of its location <strong>in</strong> Wash<strong>in</strong>gton,<br />

D.C., tapp<strong>in</strong>g governmental and NGO personnel to <strong>in</strong>form,<br />

<strong>in</strong>spire and challenge students. SEGL’s founder, Noah Bopp,<br />

and DiBianca led a session at <strong>the</strong> NAIS annual conference<br />

<strong>in</strong> New York.<br />

On a recent trip to <strong>the</strong><br />

UK, Director of College<br />

Counsel<strong>in</strong>g Karen<br />

Ferretti ’91 visited<br />

seven colleges <strong>in</strong> 12<br />

days. Among <strong>the</strong>m:<br />

Tr<strong>in</strong>ity University <strong>in</strong><br />

Dubl<strong>in</strong>, <strong>the</strong> University<br />

of Ed<strong>in</strong>burgh and <strong>the</strong><br />

University of Sa<strong>in</strong>t<br />

Andrews <strong>in</strong> Scotland,<br />

as well as <strong>the</strong> University of Richmond and <strong>the</strong> London<br />

School of Economics <strong>in</strong> England. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to Ferretti, two<br />

or three students per year choose to attend college overseas<br />

and many more, who attend American schools, spend a<br />

semester abroad. The tour presented <strong>the</strong> perfect opportunity<br />

to visit with NA students and explore <strong>the</strong> culture and<br />

traditions of European education systems.<br />

Milestones<br />

Garrett Caldwell (Humanities) and his wife, Liz, welcomed <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

second child, James, on March 15. He jo<strong>in</strong>s big sister, Sophie.<br />

Yvette Luxenberg (Dance) married Jeff Rose on April 6 <strong>in</strong><br />

Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The couple resides <strong>in</strong> Chatham.<br />

María Teresa McNeilly-Anta ’93 (Spanish) and her husband,<br />

Brad, are proud to announce <strong>the</strong> birth of <strong>the</strong>ir son, Sebastián,<br />

born on January 28. Sebastián loves be<strong>in</strong>g held by his bro<strong>the</strong>r<br />

“NUTTY BY NATURE”<br />

by Ela<strong>in</strong>e Brodie<br />

I love my day job as an art teacher, but <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>ater<br />

has always beckoned me. I didn’t heed <strong>the</strong> call<br />

until my mid- ’40s. After years of hamm<strong>in</strong>g it<br />

up with friends and family, I decided to take an<br />

act<strong>in</strong>g class, and ano<strong>the</strong>r, and ano<strong>the</strong>r. Now,<br />

I am <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> spotlight several times a month at<br />

a variety of clubs and <strong>the</strong>aters <strong>in</strong> New Jersey<br />

do<strong>in</strong>g Improv with <strong>the</strong> professional troupe,<br />

“Nutty by Nature.” I call it act<strong>in</strong>g without a<br />

net. We base each show totally on audience<br />

suggestions. There is no script. Scenarios and<br />

scenes are made up right on <strong>the</strong> spot!<br />

Occasionally my two worlds <strong>in</strong>filtrate each o<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

The crazy characters I have developed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong>ater turn up <strong>in</strong> my classroom at <strong>Newark</strong><br />

<strong>Academy</strong>. As I launch <strong>in</strong>to a demonstration<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> art studios, I f<strong>in</strong>d myself relay<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> a thick Russian accent. THAT<br />

gets <strong>the</strong>ir attention! Conversely, I often use<br />

crazy teach<strong>in</strong>g moments on stage to enhance<br />

a scene.<br />

Kennedy (6), while Isabela (2) is enjoy<strong>in</strong>g her new role as<br />

a big sister.<br />

Jesus Sendon (Spanish) and his wife became <strong>the</strong> proud<br />

parents of baby Noah <strong>in</strong> March.<br />

Julius Tolent<strong>in</strong>o (Instrumental Music) and his wife, Michelle,<br />

welcomed <strong>the</strong>ir beautiful daughter, Alexis, on January 17.<br />

She jo<strong>in</strong>s big bro<strong>the</strong>r, Jacob.<br />

faculty focus<br />

FACULTY FOCUS spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

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Study<strong>in</strong>g Water <strong>in</strong> W<strong>in</strong>ter<br />

NA’s First All-School Field Trip<br />

Why is water essential to life? How is water distributed<br />

across <strong>the</strong> planet? How can we be better stewards of<br />

our water planet? With <strong>the</strong>se research questions and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>in</strong> hand, <strong>the</strong> entire student body traveled to <strong>the</strong><br />

American Museum of Natural History <strong>in</strong> New York City<br />

to view a special exhibit, “Water=H20=Life.” This<br />

all-school field trip was an <strong>in</strong>tegral part of <strong>the</strong> study<br />

of water, a <strong>the</strong>me which is be<strong>in</strong>g exam<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> each<br />

grade throughout <strong>the</strong> curriculum and throughout this<br />

academic year.<br />

View<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> exhibit, “Water=H20=Life,” enhanced <strong>the</strong>se<br />

explorations by closely exam<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g water, <strong>the</strong> life-giv<strong>in</strong>g<br />

and f<strong>in</strong>ite resource, as well as <strong>the</strong> environmental issues<br />

and susta<strong>in</strong>ability issues faced by all human be<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

Science teachers assigned research questions which<br />

not only helped <strong>the</strong> students focus throughout <strong>the</strong><br />

exhibit but also will become <strong>the</strong> catalysts of future<br />

classroom discussion.<br />

OUTREACH spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

Global Speaker Series<br />

The Global Speaker Series Committee, chaired by Dean of<br />

Students Pegeen Galv<strong>in</strong>, has created a community-based<br />

program for br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g thought-provok<strong>in</strong>g speakers to <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Academy</strong>. The purpose is to provide a global perspective<br />

or <strong>in</strong>spire global th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g. “Global” <strong>in</strong> this context perta<strong>in</strong>s<br />

to both <strong>in</strong>ternational and domestic arenas, to countries<br />

and to towns, to bus<strong>in</strong>esses and to governments, to groups<br />

and to <strong>in</strong>dividuals. The series began with a presentation<br />

by Alice Outwater, author of <strong>the</strong> book, Water: A Natural<br />

History. Her talk centered on societal responses to <strong>the</strong><br />

challenges of provid<strong>in</strong>g for and protect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> water<br />

supplies that support us.<br />

Nancy Celente (science department chair) with guest speaker<br />

Alice Outwater


WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE<br />

A SCHOOL-WIDE THEME by Marcia Worth-Baker<br />

Music composed by Handel <strong>in</strong> 1717, performed <strong>in</strong> 2008. The Passaic River,<br />

sampled monthly. An art gallery exhibit featur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> work of faculty, staff,<br />

parents and students. An all-school field trip on a Wednesday <strong>in</strong> January.<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s school-wide <strong>the</strong>me embraced each of <strong>the</strong>se activities<br />

and more, as <strong>the</strong> school focused on water dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> 2008-2009 school year.<br />

Susta<strong>in</strong>ability coord<strong>in</strong>ator and English teacher Sam Huber<br />

expla<strong>in</strong>ed, “<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s first-ever yearlong <strong>the</strong>me<br />

asked students to learn what we – <strong>the</strong> adults at NA – are<br />

curious about ourselves, and allowed students to literally<br />

get <strong>the</strong>ir feet wet with activism.”<br />

The <strong>the</strong>me grew out of opportunity. <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>,<br />

along with three o<strong>the</strong>r schools fur<strong>the</strong>r downstream, was<br />

<strong>in</strong>vited by <strong>the</strong> Passaic River Environmental Education<br />

and Monitor<strong>in</strong>g Organization (PREEMO) to sample Passaic<br />

River water. The data, which has been collected by science<br />

students <strong>in</strong> nearly every grade, will give students a more<br />

complete picture of <strong>the</strong> Passaic River water quality. Students<br />

have <strong>the</strong> experience of real-life research, and “become aware<br />

of water as a commodity,” accord<strong>in</strong>g to Huber.<br />

To fur<strong>the</strong>r develop <strong>the</strong> experience, <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> hosted<br />

Alice Outwater, author of Water: A Natural History, for a<br />

school-wide assembly <strong>in</strong> November. Then, <strong>in</strong> January, <strong>the</strong><br />

entire school journeyed to <strong>the</strong> American Museum of<br />

Natural History <strong>in</strong> New York City to visit H2O=Life, an<br />

exhibit about water.<br />

“Each event asks students to consider water <strong>in</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>r way,”<br />

expla<strong>in</strong>s Huber. Dancers presented a water-<strong>in</strong>spired work<br />

to <strong>the</strong> entire school, while <strong>the</strong> orchestra performed Handel’s<br />

Water Music. A month-long gallery exhibit took “Water” as<br />

its <strong>the</strong>me, while a school-wide prize was awarded for <strong>the</strong><br />

FIBS poem most <strong>in</strong>fluenced by water. Less formally, water<br />

has worked its way <strong>in</strong>to classrooms, curricula and conversations<br />

throughout <strong>the</strong> school.<br />

“Our goal was to change <strong>the</strong> way we all th<strong>in</strong>k about water,<br />

to create more conversations about this resource and about<br />

<strong>the</strong> Passaic River, which is our neighbor,” expla<strong>in</strong>s Huber.<br />

“Water is basic for all life, and we want it to be an element<br />

of conversation at school and <strong>in</strong> our larger world.”<br />

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8<br />

THE NEWARK ACADEMY<br />

PARENTS ASSOCIATION<br />

“Baskets & Boutiques”<br />

NOVEMBER 16, 2007<br />

Pamela Dennis ’78, Designer to <strong>the</strong> Stars,<br />

Returned to NA for an Even<strong>in</strong>g of Fashion and Fun<br />

NAPA’s annual fall fundraiser featured a wide variety<br />

of boutiques and a tricky tray auction for bountiful<br />

baskets but <strong>the</strong> highlight of <strong>the</strong> event was <strong>the</strong> student<br />

fashion show, featur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> fabulous designs of<br />

Pamela Dennis ’78.<br />

OUTREACH spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

Visit our website for news and<br />

updates about “La Vie Boehme”,<br />

NAPA’s annual Spr<strong>in</strong>g Gala<br />

held on April 12 at <strong>the</strong><br />

Birchwood Manor <strong>in</strong> Whippany.


Fabulous Fibs<br />

Ma<strong>the</strong>matician Leonardo Fibonacci lived <strong>in</strong> Pisa, Italy <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Middle Ages, but his<br />

spirit lives on at <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>. Dressed as his great, great, great, great-granddaughter,<br />

math teacher Cathy Pursell <strong>in</strong>troduced Fibonacci to <strong>the</strong> NA community<br />

by announc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> second annual Fibs Poetry Contest. Modeled on <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>the</strong>matical<br />

Fibonacci sequence, where <strong>the</strong> sum of <strong>the</strong> previous two numbers is <strong>the</strong> next number<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> series, Fibs poems are based on a specific number of syllables per l<strong>in</strong>e.<br />

“Fibs poems are a neat way to br<strong>in</strong>g math and writ<strong>in</strong>g toge<strong>the</strong>r,” expla<strong>in</strong>ed Pursell,<br />

who approached English teacher Betsy Barbato to help run <strong>the</strong> contest. “We’ve been<br />

thrilled with <strong>the</strong> number of entries from students and adults at NA.”<br />

This year’s contest <strong>the</strong>me, “Water,” is <strong>in</strong> keep<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>the</strong> school’s year-long focus.<br />

Prizes were awarded to <strong>the</strong> Fibs poem that best represented <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me, as well as<br />

to <strong>the</strong> “Most Literary,” “Most Ma<strong>the</strong>matical,” and “Best Overall.” Pursell and Barbato<br />

and <strong>the</strong>ir committee received more than 100 submissions from students and adult<br />

members of <strong>the</strong> NA community. “NA shows its true colors with this contest,” says<br />

Barbato. “As a community, we value wit, an awareness of <strong>the</strong> connections<br />

between discipl<strong>in</strong>es, and <strong>the</strong> importance of not tak<strong>in</strong>g ourselves too seriously.<br />

This ligh<strong>the</strong>arted poetry contest fits each of those categories.”<br />

W<strong>in</strong>ners were announced at morn<strong>in</strong>g meet<strong>in</strong>g, and each w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g entry was<br />

read aloud to <strong>the</strong> entire <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> community. While Starbucks<br />

gift cards were awarded, bragg<strong>in</strong>g rights as “FIBber of <strong>the</strong> Year” are <strong>the</strong><br />

real prizes for <strong>the</strong> number-<strong>in</strong>spired poets.<br />

Sample Fibs poem:<br />

The syllables per l<strong>in</strong>e are:<br />

1<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

5<br />

8<br />

My<br />

Fibs<br />

Poem<br />

L<strong>in</strong>ks math and<br />

English and water<br />

By mak<strong>in</strong>g bridges with my words.<br />

NA NEWS spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

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10<br />

Middle School Students Ace General Knowledge Category<br />

at Consortium Competition<br />

by Tom Ashburn, Middle School Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> is a member of The Middle School Consortium of New Jersey. The consortium consists of 10 middle<br />

schools, both public and private. Delbarton, Oak Knoll, Morristown Beard, Oratory Prep, and Sa<strong>in</strong>t Virgil are <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

<strong>in</strong>dependent schools; while Central Middle School of Stirl<strong>in</strong>g, Frel<strong>in</strong>ghuysen <strong>in</strong> Morristown, Morris Pla<strong>in</strong>s Borough<br />

School, and Ridgedale Middle School <strong>in</strong> Florham Park represent <strong>the</strong> public schools.<br />

Each year <strong>the</strong> Consortium runs 10 events, both competitive and non-competitive. <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> hosts <strong>the</strong> general<br />

knowledge competition; at this event – similar to a quiz bowl – students answer questions from all of <strong>the</strong> academic<br />

discipl<strong>in</strong>es <strong>the</strong>y study <strong>in</strong> school. More than 100 middle school students participate <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> day as we have both an 8th<br />

grade varsity team and a 6th and 7th grade JV team that compete <strong>in</strong> separate contests.<br />

For <strong>the</strong> first time <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> history of <strong>the</strong> event, both of <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s teams f<strong>in</strong>ished <strong>in</strong> first place. Congratulations<br />

congratulations<br />

to our varsity team members: Sanjana Umarale, (Capta<strong>in</strong>) Christopher Davis, Rob<strong>in</strong> Giles, Josh Faber, Mia Hutch<strong>in</strong>son,<br />

and Jake Ok<strong>in</strong>ow. Also, a wonderful job by <strong>the</strong> JV team: Nathaniel Okun, (Capta<strong>in</strong>) Carter Beardsley, Coleman Hughes,<br />

Robert Kwiatkowski, Lyle Poisson and Trevor Williams. We are proud of how well all of our students represent <strong>Newark</strong><br />

<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>in</strong> all of <strong>the</strong> consortium events.<br />

THE GIFT OF 1,000 CRANES<br />

As part of Amy Schottland’s eighth grade world cultures<br />

curriculum, students folded 1,000 origami cranes which <strong>the</strong>y<br />

donated to <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>. The dedication of this gift took<br />

place <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> entry foyer of <strong>the</strong> school, under <strong>the</strong> canopy of <strong>the</strong><br />

beautiful multicolored cranes.<br />

The dedication ceremony <strong>in</strong>cluded shar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> story of Sadoko,<br />

a Japanese girl who fell victim to <strong>the</strong> nuclear bomb of Hiroshima.<br />

After study<strong>in</strong>g this girl’s valiant fight <strong>in</strong> August 1945, <strong>the</strong> eighth<br />

grade students wanted to remember and honor her struggle with<br />

<strong>the</strong> legendary 1,000 cranes. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to Japanese legend, cranes<br />

are associated with prosperity and longevity. When Sadako fell<br />

ill, she began mak<strong>in</strong>g 1,000 cranes <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> hope that this would<br />

<strong>in</strong> fact, br<strong>in</strong>g her long life. Sadly, she died before accomplish<strong>in</strong>g<br />

her goal, and her classmates f<strong>in</strong>ished <strong>the</strong> 1,000 cranes. Today,<br />

children throughout <strong>the</strong> world honor Sadako’s memory by<br />

fold<strong>in</strong>g cranes <strong>in</strong> a symbolic gesture for world peace.<br />

OUTREACH spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008


When<br />

Someday<br />

BY MARCIA WORTH-BAKER<br />

Promise<br />

Became a<br />

A Lifelong Dream Was Fulfilled<br />

When Rob<strong>in</strong> Giles ’12 Traveled to Antarctica<br />

While his classmates watched <strong>the</strong> November ra<strong>in</strong>s fall,<br />

Rob<strong>in</strong> Giles ’12 and his fa<strong>the</strong>r, Walter, headed south.<br />

They flew to Santiago, Chile and <strong>the</strong>n to <strong>the</strong> Falkland<br />

Islands. From <strong>the</strong>re, <strong>the</strong>y took a boat to South Georgia,<br />

across <strong>the</strong> Scotia Sea, to Elephant Island, and to <strong>the</strong> Antarctic<br />

Pen<strong>in</strong>sula. The trip, which lasted three weeks, was long <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g. “I wanted to see Antarctica s<strong>in</strong>ce I was four,”<br />

expla<strong>in</strong>ed Rob<strong>in</strong>. “I asked my parents, who said, ‘Someday.’<br />

That someday became a promise.” Work<strong>in</strong>g closely with<br />

members of adm<strong>in</strong>istration and faculty to coord<strong>in</strong>ate dates,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Giles family booked <strong>the</strong> trip two years ago, when Rob<strong>in</strong><br />

was <strong>in</strong> sixth grade. The plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>tensified as <strong>the</strong> departure<br />

date grew closer.<br />

“I did schoolwork before I left,” said Rob<strong>in</strong>. “I studied Lat<strong>in</strong><br />

and math on <strong>the</strong> trip, as well. I talked to all my teachers<br />

quite a bit before I left, so I fit pretty easily <strong>in</strong>to school when<br />

I returned.” His classmates shared Rob<strong>in</strong>’s enthusiasm for<br />

Antarctica; he presented a slide show to <strong>the</strong> middle school<br />

that showcased highlights of <strong>the</strong> trip. “I loved see<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

landscapes of <strong>the</strong> Antarctic Pen<strong>in</strong>sula. The ice <strong>the</strong>re is clear<br />

white, but also shades of blue. The water is prist<strong>in</strong>e, and as<br />

bright as Caribbean water, which surprised me.” Before <strong>the</strong><br />

trip, Rob<strong>in</strong> recalls that classmates wondered why he wanted<br />

to go. “Some of <strong>the</strong>m asked me to br<strong>in</strong>g back a pengu<strong>in</strong>,”<br />

laughs Rob<strong>in</strong>. “After see<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> pictures, <strong>the</strong>y seemed to<br />

understand <strong>the</strong> trip better.”<br />

“My trip connects with what I’ve learned at <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

because I had a global experience that gave me a better<br />

understand<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> effect of humans on our environment,”<br />

says Rob<strong>in</strong>. “I hope that <strong>the</strong> kids <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> middle school<br />

understood that from what I said and from <strong>the</strong> pictures I<br />

showed to <strong>the</strong>m.” While <strong>in</strong> Antarctica, he met fellow travelers<br />

from all around <strong>the</strong> globe. “I heard that Botswana is really<br />

<strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g,” Rob<strong>in</strong> muses. “I’d like to see <strong>the</strong> wildlife and<br />

meet <strong>the</strong> people. Maybe someday I can go.” If <strong>the</strong> past is<br />

any guide to Rob<strong>in</strong>’s future, that “someday” will be soon.<br />

NA NEWS spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

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12<br />

<strong>the</strong> sports report<br />

GO MINUTEMEN!<br />

The w<strong>in</strong>ter sports season at <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> provided many highlights to reflect upon.<br />

BASKETBALL<br />

The boys basketball team, led by <strong>the</strong> two newest members of <strong>the</strong> 1,000 po<strong>in</strong>t club, guards Mike<br />

Cutri and Ryan Keur, (who scored his 1,000th po<strong>in</strong>t aga<strong>in</strong>st West Milford HS on February 23)<br />

played <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> state tournament as <strong>the</strong> #2 seed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> North Non-Public ‘B’ section. The team<br />

has also won <strong>the</strong>ir third Colonial Hills, Hills Division championship <strong>in</strong> a row, an unprecedented<br />

achievement by our boys basketball program. Mike Cutri was chosen 1st team, Hills Division<br />

along with Joe Greenaway, and Ryan Keur was named to <strong>the</strong> second team.<br />

The girls basketball team f<strong>in</strong>ished its season with a 10-13 record. The 10 w<strong>in</strong>s reflect <strong>the</strong> first<br />

double-digit victory total for <strong>the</strong> Lady M<strong>in</strong>utemen <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> last four years. The season was<br />

highlighted by victories over conference foes Glen Ridge, Mounta<strong>in</strong> Lakes and arch-rival MKA.<br />

Sophomore Maya Hayes was chosen first team All Hills Division and senior Alexa Gruber<br />

garnered second team status.<br />

WRESTLING<br />

Tom Jasterzbski and John Sternlicht each won Essex County wrestl<strong>in</strong>g championships <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong>ir respective weight classes for <strong>the</strong> second year <strong>in</strong> a row! Both boys went on to w<strong>in</strong><br />

District 14 championships and John qualified for <strong>the</strong> State championships. At States, John<br />

f<strong>in</strong>ished with a 4-2 record, land<strong>in</strong>g him <strong>in</strong> 7th place. This is <strong>the</strong> second highest f<strong>in</strong>ish by a<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> wrestler <strong>in</strong> school history (Jerome Greco f<strong>in</strong>ished 5th <strong>in</strong> 2004)! John<br />

f<strong>in</strong>ished with school records for most w<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> a season (44), most p<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> a season (34),<br />

most career w<strong>in</strong>s (140) and most career p<strong>in</strong>s (111). John’s 111 career p<strong>in</strong>s also ranks him <strong>in</strong><br />

2nd place <strong>in</strong> New Jersey state history, an unbelievable <strong>in</strong>dividual achievement!<br />

FENCING<br />

The girls fenc<strong>in</strong>g epee squad, led by Ziann Lee, Ari Groveman and frosh Nyasia Jones won<br />

<strong>the</strong> Prep State Championship held at Pr<strong>in</strong>ceton Day School on February 20. Overall, both<br />

<strong>the</strong> boys and girls teams f<strong>in</strong>ished third <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Preps. Zane Grodman, capta<strong>in</strong> and one of <strong>the</strong><br />

lead<strong>in</strong>g foil fencers <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> state, achieved his 100th victory <strong>in</strong> his match aga<strong>in</strong>st Randolph<br />

on February 26. This is very significant s<strong>in</strong>ce it signals that Zane has won more than 80<br />

percent of his career matches, a remarkable achievement. Zane was recognized for his<br />

achievements by be<strong>in</strong>g named 1st team All-State for <strong>the</strong> second year <strong>in</strong> a row.<br />

SWIMMING<br />

The boys and girls swim teams have completed <strong>the</strong>ir seasons with 6-3 and 5-4 records,<br />

respectively. The girls 400-yard freestyle team of Jacquel<strong>in</strong>e Scala, Meghan Henshall, Grace<br />

McDonough and Ali Swanson set a school record <strong>in</strong> this event at <strong>the</strong> Prep Championships.<br />

Their time was 4:02.58.<br />

FOR CURRENT SCORES AND ATHLETIC NEWS VISITWWW.NEWARKA.EDU,<br />

CLICK ON “ACADEMY LIFE” AND THEN CLICK ON “ATHLETICS.”<br />

OUTREACH spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008


NA ATHLETIC TEAMS HAVE A NEW LOOK!<br />

Various graphic images have appeared on NA team<br />

uniforms throughout <strong>the</strong> years (from <strong>the</strong> ad lumen to clip<br />

art) but <strong>the</strong>re has never been one image that def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong><br />

NA M<strong>in</strong>uteman for <strong>the</strong> athletics department. This year, NA<br />

teams will have a fresh, unified look when <strong>the</strong> athletic<br />

mascot design (above) is <strong>in</strong>corporated onto team uniforms,<br />

sports programs, banners, and athletic equipment.<br />

SPORTS REPORT spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008


14<br />

Ignit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

Imag<strong>in</strong>ation!<br />

by Deborah Dixler<br />

<strong>Innovations</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> Perform<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Arts</strong><br />

“A Po<strong>in</strong>t of Energy” was <strong>the</strong> exercise <strong>in</strong> Scott M. Jacoby’s IB <strong>the</strong>ater arts class <strong>in</strong> which<br />

professional mime and teacher, Bill Bowers, <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>the</strong> concept of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>visible spark. “You<br />

focus on <strong>the</strong> po<strong>in</strong>t of light, <strong>the</strong> spark,” said Bowers. “It is most important to really see it with your<br />

whole body, your whole awareness. Then, start<strong>in</strong>g from your heart, you send your energy to <strong>the</strong> spark, as<br />

if a current of electricity travels from your heart, through your arm, to <strong>the</strong> spark. When <strong>the</strong> two energies meet, <strong>the</strong>re<br />

is <strong>the</strong> click ... or as Marcel Marceau called it, <strong>the</strong> tock. Where two energies meet is where imag<strong>in</strong>ation is ignited.”<br />

The 2007-08 <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> arts department has been burst<strong>in</strong>g with new ideas, new<br />

methods, new projects and <strong>in</strong>visible clicks (or tocks). From welcom<strong>in</strong>g two young<br />

and <strong>in</strong>novative new faculty members to perform<strong>in</strong>g orig<strong>in</strong>al <strong>the</strong>ater<br />

productions to danc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a master class led by an NA alum,<br />

imag<strong>in</strong>ations have been ignited. The sparks have<br />

energized <strong>the</strong> faculty and <strong>the</strong> students alike,<br />

creat<strong>in</strong>g a synergy which has <strong>in</strong>spired<br />

all those <strong>in</strong>volved.


Fresh Faces<br />

In September 2007, Viraj Lal and Julius Tolent<strong>in</strong>o jo<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> arts<br />

department as <strong>the</strong> new director of choral music and <strong>the</strong> assistant director<br />

of <strong>in</strong>strumental music respectively. <strong>Arts</strong> Department Chair Scott Jacoby<br />

said, “ The addition of two young, fresh and very competent faculty members<br />

has been energiz<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>the</strong> whole department. Both men are talented teachers<br />

and artists who br<strong>in</strong>g a new perspective.”<br />

Faculty and students alike have confirmed this op<strong>in</strong>ion enthusiastically. Director of<br />

Instrumental Music Amy Emelianoff said, “Julius is a world-class saxophonist who has<br />

played with many of <strong>the</strong> jazz giants. He has very high standards for his students, but displays<br />

<strong>in</strong>f<strong>in</strong>ite patience.” Accord<strong>in</strong>g to seventh grade student Annabel Sharahy, “Mr. Tolent<strong>in</strong>o is so<br />

much fun to work with.” And seventh grader Kenny Zhou added, “His jokes are really funny and he<br />

gives us lots of help.”<br />

Referr<strong>in</strong>g to Mr. Lal, senior and Lyric S<strong>in</strong>ger Sarah Gross remarked, “He teaches us <strong>the</strong> technique beh<strong>in</strong>d <strong>the</strong> music. He<br />

has <strong>in</strong>troduced us to a wide variety of music and has encouraged us with our range and strength. He has transformed<br />

<strong>the</strong> group so much.” She added, “With Mr. Lal, it is not just about ‘s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g pretty,’ it is about understand<strong>in</strong>g what we<br />

are s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g and learn<strong>in</strong>g how to s<strong>in</strong>g on our own.”<br />

Dramatic Sparks!<br />

Fall Drama: Post Dramatic Stress Disorder<br />

“Where two<br />

energies meet<br />

is where imag<strong>in</strong>ation<br />

is ignited.”<br />

While Viraj Lal and Julius Tolent<strong>in</strong>o’s <strong>in</strong>teractions with <strong>the</strong> students and arts faculty clearly illustrated <strong>the</strong> clicks created<br />

by dynamic new teachers, <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>novative decisions made by Jacoby have demonstrated <strong>the</strong> creative “th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g outside<br />

<strong>the</strong> box” which has ignited <strong>the</strong> energy sparks. This year, Jacoby chose to direct two orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />

productions: <strong>the</strong> fall drama, Post-Dramatic Stress Disorder, consist<strong>in</strong>g of three short plays<br />

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“... <strong>the</strong> idea of<br />

young people<br />

writ<strong>in</strong>g for<br />

young people<br />

was excit<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />

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written by <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

alumni and <strong>the</strong> w<strong>in</strong>ter musical,<br />

The Klemperers’ New Clo<strong>the</strong>s, a<br />

new production mak<strong>in</strong>g its high<br />

school debut at <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />

Plann<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>the</strong> fall drama began two<br />

summers ago when Jacoby approached<br />

three very talented alums to write orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />

plays. “I thought it was <strong>the</strong> right time to try someth<strong>in</strong>g new and <strong>the</strong> idea of young<br />

people writ<strong>in</strong>g for young people was excit<strong>in</strong>g,” said Jacoby. “Given <strong>the</strong> dark tones of <strong>the</strong><br />

past two fall dramas, The Triangle Factory Fire Project and The Shadow Box, I thought it was<br />

time to lighten <strong>the</strong> mood.” Post-Dramatic Stress Disorder featur<strong>in</strong>g Fractal by Ruth Shannon ’04,<br />

Roommates by Michael Sterl<strong>in</strong>g ’04 and The Play Michael’s Mom Wrote by Sam We<strong>in</strong>reich ’05 was<br />

performed by <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> students <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Black Box <strong>in</strong> November.<br />

The word “synergy” has been def<strong>in</strong>ed as “<strong>the</strong> atta<strong>in</strong>ment of output, when two factors work toge<strong>the</strong>r, that is greater<br />

or better than <strong>the</strong> sum of <strong>the</strong>ir products when <strong>the</strong>y work separately.” This term truly def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> process of produc<strong>in</strong>g<br />

and perform<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Post-Dramatic Stress Disorder. Senior and Fractal actor Alex Ste<strong>in</strong> said, “Mr. Jacoby was more open <strong>in</strong><br />

his role as director. He did not have a preconceived idea <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d and allowed <strong>the</strong> actors much more freedom throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> character development process.” Senior Sarah Gross, who also performed <strong>in</strong> Fractal said, “There was a lot of freedom:<br />

freedom <strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g roles as well as freedom <strong>in</strong> direction. The research and creation of a character put more<br />

responsibility on <strong>the</strong> actors. In comparison to past<br />

productions, <strong>the</strong> entire experience was more collaborative.”<br />

Junior Mike Mszanski who acted <strong>in</strong> The Play<br />

Michael’s Mom Wrote remarked, “When perform<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> a well-known play like The Shadow Box, <strong>the</strong>re are<br />

certa<strong>in</strong> expectations. When perform<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> an orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />

production, you figure it out as you go along.”


W<strong>in</strong>ter Musical:<br />

The Klemperers’ New Clo<strong>the</strong>s<br />

This year’s w<strong>in</strong>ter musical, The Klemperers’ New Clo<strong>the</strong>s, found its way<br />

to <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> through <strong>the</strong> comb<strong>in</strong>ation of good connections and<br />

perfect tim<strong>in</strong>g. Nearly three years ago, a <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> parent recommended<br />

sound designer Daryl Bornste<strong>in</strong>. Bornste<strong>in</strong>, who has worked on such<br />

productions as Les Miserables, Phantom of <strong>the</strong> Opera, <strong>the</strong> MTV Video Awards<br />

and 1997 W<strong>in</strong>ter Olympics Open<strong>in</strong>g Ceremonies, has assisted with several school<br />

productions. It was Bornste<strong>in</strong> who brought The Klemperers’ New Clo<strong>the</strong>s to Jacoby’s<br />

attention for consideration. Loosely based on The Emperor’s New Clo<strong>the</strong>s, <strong>the</strong> musical is<br />

set <strong>in</strong> rural Kansas and explores <strong>the</strong> difference between sell<strong>in</strong>g yourself and tell<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> truth.<br />

The musical, by Norman Weiss (music) and William Squier (book and lyrics) has won several<br />

new script contests, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Coleman A. Jenn<strong>in</strong>gs Award, <strong>the</strong> Jackie White Memorial Award<br />

and <strong>the</strong> 11th Annual National Children’s Festival’s award. The opportunity to present two orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />

works with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> same academic year was a “wow!” for Jacoby. He commented, “Perform<strong>in</strong>g an<br />

orig<strong>in</strong>al musical takes all of us out of our comfort zones.” Lead<strong>in</strong>g actor Joe Longthorne ’08<br />

added, “ I am plann<strong>in</strong>g to pursue <strong>the</strong>ater <strong>in</strong> college and I am particularly excited to have <strong>the</strong><br />

opportunity to orig<strong>in</strong>ate a role, to craft my own character.”<br />

Alumni Connections<br />

Jason Luks ’05, a student at <strong>the</strong> prestigious Tisch School of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> at NYU and world-class<br />

tap dancer, recently returned to <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> to lead a week of master classes for<br />

<strong>the</strong> advanced dance class. In this master class, Luks choreographed and taught an orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />

dance work. Yvette Luxenberg, director of dance, said, “It was a wonderful experience for<br />

<strong>the</strong> students to learn from someone, close to <strong>the</strong>ir own age, who had attended <strong>Newark</strong><br />

<strong>Academy</strong>.” When asked why she worked and danced along with her students (to learn<br />

Luks’ piece,) Luxenberg commented, “I<br />

learn a lot by actually do<strong>in</strong>g new moves,<br />

ra<strong>the</strong>r than just sitt<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> side<br />

watch<strong>in</strong>g. These new moves become<br />

part of my ‘muscle memory.’ I believe it<br />

is important for my students to see that<br />

teachers still are learn<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />

“Perform<strong>in</strong>g an<br />

orig<strong>in</strong>al musical<br />

takes all of us<br />

out of our<br />

comfort zones.”<br />

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“It was so cool<br />

to learn how to<br />

create th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

that weren’t <strong>the</strong>re.”<br />

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Artist-<strong>in</strong>-Residence<br />

Thanks to <strong>the</strong> Artist-<strong>in</strong>-Residence Program, teachers <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> arts<br />

department have also had <strong>the</strong> opportunity to learn along with <strong>the</strong><br />

students. The goal of <strong>the</strong> newly founded program has been to raise<br />

funds to br<strong>in</strong>g a professional artist to <strong>the</strong> school each year, for a designated<br />

amount of time, to work with teachers and students and to share his or<br />

her art with <strong>the</strong> entire community. Last fall, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> community<br />

welcomed its first artist-<strong>in</strong>-residence, Bill Bowers.<br />

A professional mime, actor, storyteller and educator, Bowers was <strong>in</strong>volved with visual<br />

arts, drama, and dance classes for two weeks <strong>in</strong> October. Bowers has performed throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> United States, and his orig<strong>in</strong>al mime shows, ‘Night Swee<strong>the</strong>art ‘Night Buttercup and Under a<br />

Montana Moon have been produced off-Broadway to critical raves. His Broadway credits <strong>in</strong>clude play<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Zazu <strong>in</strong> Lion K<strong>in</strong>g, and Leggett <strong>in</strong> The Scarlet Pimpernel. Work<strong>in</strong>g extensively with young people, Bowers has been<br />

a guest artist for many organizations <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g City at Peace, Operation Smile, and <strong>the</strong> Make-A-Wish-Foundation. He<br />

also has been <strong>in</strong>volved with after-school programs through <strong>the</strong> New York Public Library System. Jacoby commented, “As<br />

our first Artist-<strong>in</strong>-Residence, it is excit<strong>in</strong>g to have a world class mime and educator who is so generous with his teach<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />

Bowers received enthusiastic reviews from <strong>the</strong> students. Act<strong>in</strong>g student Carly Fischer ’10<br />

expla<strong>in</strong>ed, “I never would have experienced mime. It was so cool to learn how<br />

to create th<strong>in</strong>gs that weren’t <strong>the</strong>re.” Liza Seiden ’11 was impressed<br />

by “Mr. Bowers’ enthusiasm for his art.” Mike Mszanski ’09<br />

said, “Bill Bowers brought a global perspective to IB<br />

Theater <strong>Arts</strong> by <strong>in</strong>troduc<strong>in</strong>g us to Butoh, Japanaese<br />

dance <strong>the</strong>ater.”<br />

When a class of act<strong>in</strong>g students was asked what<br />

type of artist should become <strong>the</strong> next Artist-<strong>in</strong>-<br />

Residence, enthusiastic answers ranged from<br />

choreographer to music producer to puppeteer.<br />

One student’s suggestion of a musical <strong>the</strong>ater<br />

director led to ano<strong>the</strong>r student’s<br />

suggestion of a cast<strong>in</strong>g director<br />

which led to ano<strong>the</strong>r student’s<br />

idea of a music producer …<br />

click!


THE 2008 ANNUAL FUND PHONATHON<br />

MORE THAN $165,000 WAS RAISED IN THE SINGLE BIGGEST PHONATHON IN<br />

THE HISTORY OF NEWARK ACADEMY!<br />

On <strong>the</strong> even<strong>in</strong>gs of February 5-7, thousands of phone calls went out from NA to <strong>the</strong><br />

entire alumni community and to our current families who had not yet given to <strong>the</strong> NA<br />

Annual Fund.<br />

WHY HAVE A PHONATHON FOR THE ANNUAL FUND?<br />

The Annual Fund is a vital source of revenue that each year goes directly to NA causes<br />

such as telescopes for <strong>the</strong> classroom or face guards for girls lacrosse players; for<br />

support<strong>in</strong>g professional development programs for our teachers or assist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

f<strong>in</strong>ancial aid budget for families with need. In short, NA relies heavily on <strong>the</strong> Annual<br />

Fund to make sure that all of our students are gett<strong>in</strong>g a first rate experience. And<br />

gett<strong>in</strong>g alumni and current families on <strong>the</strong> phone to generate participation and<br />

enthusiasm for <strong>the</strong> fund and for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> is what this was all about.<br />

THE $50,000 CHALLENGE!<br />

NA received a $50,000 anonymous challenge grant for <strong>the</strong> phonathon, so gift values<br />

were doubled on <strong>the</strong> first night as we quickly reached <strong>the</strong> $50,000 mark for <strong>the</strong><br />

Annual Fund. Our total goal for <strong>the</strong> three nights was $150,000 — and we exceeded<br />

that goal by more than $15,000 as we concluded <strong>the</strong> most excit<strong>in</strong>g and mean<strong>in</strong>gful<br />

three-night effort our school has ever seen.<br />

THERE’S STILL TIME!<br />

If you have not yet made your contribution to<br />

<strong>the</strong> Annual Fund, <strong>the</strong>re’s still time. Please use<br />

<strong>the</strong> enclosed postage-paid envelope or go to<br />

our website, click on “Giv<strong>in</strong>g to NA,” and<br />

make a secure gift onl<strong>in</strong>e. Your gift must be<br />

received by JUNE 30th to count!<br />

www.newarka.edu<br />

NA NEWS spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

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20<br />

Mak<strong>in</strong>g a Difference<br />

Student and Alumni Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Initiatives<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> Participates <strong>in</strong> a<br />

Nationwide Discussion on Global Warm<strong>in</strong>g<br />

by Sam Huber<br />

The conversation has begun, and <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Initiative is work<strong>in</strong>g hard to make sure that it cont<strong>in</strong>ues.<br />

Last January, <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> company of more than 1,300 <strong>in</strong>stitutions across <strong>the</strong> country, <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> jo<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> a national<br />

conversation about global warm<strong>in</strong>g and energy alternatives. These “Focus <strong>the</strong> Nation” discussions stirred up all sorts<br />

of reactions to questions about <strong>the</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>ability implications of our everyday life choices. The concerns that surfaced<br />

seem to fall <strong>in</strong>to two broad categories: how do we know what we need to know <strong>in</strong> order to make good choices; and how<br />

can we be sure that anyth<strong>in</strong>g we might do would have any real effects?<br />

These are, of course, difficult questions, and <strong>the</strong>re are no easy answers. And we are not alone <strong>in</strong> look<strong>in</strong>g for answers:<br />

<strong>the</strong> organizers of “Focus <strong>the</strong> Nation” estimated that as many as one million people <strong>in</strong> 1,800 universities, colleges,<br />

school, and community groups were <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> national discussion about global warm<strong>in</strong>g, U.S. energy policy, and<br />

a host of o<strong>the</strong>r issues focus<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> future of <strong>the</strong> world.<br />

Here at <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>, work<strong>in</strong>g groups have formed around specific objectives that emerged from our “Focus <strong>the</strong><br />

Nation” discussions.<br />

• We have begun <strong>the</strong> process of research<strong>in</strong>g and writ<strong>in</strong>g a Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Master Plan that would outl<strong>in</strong>e goals and<br />

suggest timel<strong>in</strong>es for a broad range of school operations;<br />

• We are work<strong>in</strong>g toward <strong>the</strong> design and launch of a <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>ability website that will become <strong>the</strong><br />

primary portal for <strong>in</strong>formation about <strong>in</strong>itiatives underway at <strong>the</strong> school, and about resources available for fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />

research and action;<br />

• We are design<strong>in</strong>g a carpool<strong>in</strong>g clear<strong>in</strong>ghouse to try to connect people who drive with o<strong>the</strong>rs from <strong>the</strong>ir communities;<br />

• We are <strong>in</strong>itiat<strong>in</strong>g discussions with <strong>the</strong> Community Service Council to <strong>in</strong>vestigate possible opportunities for <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g<br />

students <strong>in</strong> on-campus service projects;<br />

• We are design<strong>in</strong>g programs and presentations to reach out to <strong>the</strong> NA community to encourage dialogue, reflection,<br />

and engagement.<br />

As Cor<strong>in</strong>ne Almquist ’05 confirmed <strong>in</strong> address<strong>in</strong>g our “Focus <strong>the</strong> Nation” assembly, a new activism is alive and grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />

on campuses all across <strong>the</strong> nation. We live <strong>in</strong> excit<strong>in</strong>g and challeng<strong>in</strong>g times, and <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> is look<strong>in</strong>g eagerly<br />

to <strong>the</strong> road ahead.<br />

Cor<strong>in</strong>ne Almquist ’05, a student at Middlebury College who was active <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> “Focus <strong>the</strong> Nation” <strong>in</strong>itiative, brought<br />

<strong>the</strong> program to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s attention. Address<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> student community, Almquist delivered a<br />

passionate <strong>in</strong>troduction cit<strong>in</strong>g her own experiences <strong>in</strong> both Tibet and India as examples of worldwide awareness of<br />

<strong>the</strong> chang<strong>in</strong>g climate.<br />

Follow<strong>in</strong>g Almquist’s <strong>in</strong>troduction, students and faculty watched movie clips from “The End of Suburbia” which <strong>in</strong>spired<br />

heated debate and discussion. Both faculty members and students expressed <strong>the</strong>ir experiences and concerns. The<br />

whole school <strong>the</strong>n divided <strong>in</strong>to small groups <strong>in</strong> which student facilitators led discussions, encourag<strong>in</strong>g participants to<br />

debate not only issues and challenges, but also to bra<strong>in</strong>storm solutions.


A “GROWING” EFFORT<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> w<strong>in</strong>ter <strong>the</strong> <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> vegetable<br />

garden slumbered under a thick layer of seedless<br />

straw. Thanks to a fantastic effort by <strong>the</strong> sixth<br />

grade and a number of upper school students, <strong>the</strong><br />

garden was put to bed <strong>in</strong> late November. Our hard<br />

work<strong>in</strong>g crew gobbled up <strong>the</strong> last of <strong>the</strong> season’s<br />

bounty; <strong>the</strong> late fall menu offered tomatoes,<br />

sunflower seeds, basil and radishes as ample<br />

reward for our labor. We picked, weeded and ate<br />

our way to a clean slate of soil that now offers<br />

tremendous promise for <strong>the</strong> 2008 grow<strong>in</strong>g season.<br />

In March we spruced up <strong>the</strong> greenhouse and<br />

began <strong>the</strong> nurtur<strong>in</strong>g process for our first set of<br />

vegetables. We started our tomatoes, eggplants<br />

and peppers <strong>in</strong>-house well before <strong>the</strong>y were moved<br />

to <strong>the</strong>ir designated place <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> garden beds. We<br />

direct-sowed a selection of beans, peas, lettuces,<br />

radishes, cucumbers and pumpk<strong>in</strong>s. The team is<br />

also excited about our first crop of raspberries.<br />

Thanks to <strong>the</strong> efforts of Sam Huber, Raspberry<br />

Row, which hugs <strong>the</strong> exterior wall of <strong>the</strong> library,<br />

is <strong>in</strong> its third year of maturity and should produce<br />

a heavy summer and fall crop.<br />

by Kathleen Sigrist<br />

With solid plann<strong>in</strong>g, a strong community effort<br />

and a little luck from Mo<strong>the</strong>r Nature, we will<br />

enjoy an abundance of food <strong>in</strong> 2008. With <strong>the</strong><br />

new addition of a<br />

“We picked, weeded<br />

and ate our way to<br />

a clean slate of soil...”<br />

log book and scale<br />

<strong>the</strong> team will<br />

carefully document<br />

<strong>the</strong> amount of food<br />

produced. We have<br />

a variety of planned dest<strong>in</strong>ations for our bounty<br />

which <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>the</strong> NA d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g hall, local food<br />

pantries and any person who can spot a ripe<br />

fruit and doesn’t m<strong>in</strong>d logg<strong>in</strong>g its quantity<br />

and weight.<br />

We will officially kick-off <strong>the</strong> garden<strong>in</strong>g season<br />

with a plant<strong>in</strong>g party on Saturday, May 10 from<br />

9 am to 1 pm. Please BYOT (br<strong>in</strong>g your own<br />

trowel), <strong>the</strong> seeds, plants and snacks will be<br />

provided. We welcome anyone who is <strong>in</strong>terested!<br />

Please direct any vegetable requests or garden<strong>in</strong>g<br />

tips to Kathleen Sigrist at ksigrist@newarka.edu.<br />

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22<br />

Mak<strong>in</strong>g a Difference<br />

Ben Bressler ’80<br />

A Modern-day<br />

GREENKEEPER<br />

by Stacey Kaplan-Layton<br />

Some people like to spend <strong>the</strong>ir vacation time sitt<strong>in</strong>g on a beach watch<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> waves<br />

roll <strong>in</strong>; o<strong>the</strong>rs prefer to tour great museums or visit ancient ru<strong>in</strong>s. But for Ben Bressler ’80,<br />

it’s really not a vacation unless he’s half-dressed kick<strong>in</strong>g a soccer ball to natives across<br />

<strong>the</strong> great pla<strong>in</strong>s of Namibia or fight<strong>in</strong>g with an arctic polar bear over who gets to eat his<br />

lunch. It’s this adventurous spirit and love for <strong>the</strong> unusual that’s made Ben so successful<br />

as <strong>the</strong> founder and director of Natural Habitat Adventures, a premier eco-travel company<br />

offer<strong>in</strong>g extraord<strong>in</strong>ary wildlife encounters <strong>in</strong> 30 different countries with 160 dist<strong>in</strong>ct<br />

it<strong>in</strong>eraries. And although Ben certa<strong>in</strong>ly doesn’t take himself too seriously, his company’s<br />

ethos is guided by some pretty serious environmental concerns.


“Travel itself is more than mere luxury. It br<strong>in</strong>gs life chang<strong>in</strong>g<br />

economic opportunities <strong>in</strong>to parts of <strong>the</strong> world that might<br />

o<strong>the</strong>rwise have none, encourag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m to protect <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

local habitats,” Ben remarks. “It promotes awareness<br />

among visitors and encourages concern toward wildlife<br />

and habitat conservation.”<br />

Ben takes <strong>the</strong> classic ecotourism model to heart, putt<strong>in</strong>g<br />

money <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> hands of <strong>the</strong> locals <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> places he visits,<br />

help<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m to develop bus<strong>in</strong>esses and products to<br />

market to visit<strong>in</strong>g tourists. Such economic development<br />

shifts <strong>the</strong> local focus from practices that may have<br />

been harm<strong>in</strong>g wildlife, to awareness and support for<br />

environmental concerns. For example, <strong>the</strong> endangered<br />

mounta<strong>in</strong> gorillas of Uganda and Rwanda have historically<br />

been hunted by locals for food. By market<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>se<br />

majestic animals <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir natural surround<strong>in</strong>g to tourists,<br />

eco travel br<strong>in</strong>gs awareness to <strong>the</strong> gorilla’s plight, as well<br />

as pump<strong>in</strong>g dollars <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> local community allow<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong>m to f<strong>in</strong>d alternative sources for food. This practice<br />

of giv<strong>in</strong>g back to <strong>the</strong> communities it visits has become a<br />

Natural Habitat Adventures hallmark everywhere <strong>the</strong><br />

company travels.<br />

Student and Alumni Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Initiatives<br />

And, although <strong>the</strong> company prides itself on such activities –<br />

operat<strong>in</strong>g ethically and responsibly everywhere it runs its<br />

trips – Ben believes<br />

that this is simply not<br />

enough. “The irony<br />

rema<strong>in</strong>s that that <strong>the</strong><br />

very act of travel<br />

<strong>in</strong>creases greenhouse<br />

emissions, contribut<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to <strong>the</strong> climate change that threatens species such as <strong>the</strong><br />

polar bear.” To counteract this impact, Natural Habitat<br />

Adventures has racked up a number of climate-friendly<br />

firsts, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g becom<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> first carbon-neutral tour<br />

company <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> U.S., sponsor<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> world’s first carbonneutral<br />

soccer team, and offer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> first carbon-neutral<br />

travel expedition to Antarctica.<br />

Natural Habitat<br />

Adventures has racked<br />

up a number of<br />

climate-friendly firsts...<br />

Partner<strong>in</strong>g with respected nonprofit Susta<strong>in</strong>able Travel<br />

International, Natural Habitat Adventures has calculated<br />

<strong>the</strong> greenhouse gas emissions released as a result of every<br />

aspect of each of its trips, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g hotel operations, food<br />

preparation and water and air transportation. The company<br />

<strong>the</strong>n pays to offset <strong>the</strong>se emissions by fund<strong>in</strong>g renewable<br />

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Mak<strong>in</strong>g a Difference<br />

energy projects, largely <strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g countries, that reduce<br />

by an equivalent amount <strong>the</strong> carbon emissions that would<br />

have been released <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> atmosphere. Some of <strong>the</strong>se<br />

projects <strong>in</strong>clude captur<strong>in</strong>g methane released by a sewage<br />

“It (travel) br<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

life chang<strong>in</strong>g economic opportunities<br />

<strong>in</strong>to parts of <strong>the</strong> world<br />

that might o<strong>the</strong>rwise have none...”<br />

treatment plant <strong>in</strong> South Africa for use as fuel; <strong>in</strong>stall<strong>in</strong>g<br />

200 solar collectors <strong>in</strong> eastern Africa; and build<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

biomass gasification power plant <strong>in</strong> India that uses bio-waste<br />

provided by farmers.<br />

Interest<strong>in</strong>gly, <strong>the</strong> money Ben uses toward <strong>the</strong>se carbonoffsett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

projects is ciphened from his $1-million-plus<br />

market<strong>in</strong>g budget. Ben, with a nod from his market<strong>in</strong>g<br />

director, f<strong>in</strong>ds he gets more bang for his buck through<br />

positive PR than, say, a direct mail promotion. “It’s<br />

amaz<strong>in</strong>g, but when you do good th<strong>in</strong>gs, people want to<br />

do good th<strong>in</strong>gs for you,” Ben muses. “Money we would<br />

have spent on advertis<strong>in</strong>g has gone to enviro projects <strong>in</strong>stead.<br />

But publications like National Geographic Adventure,<br />

Travel + Leisure, USA Today and Conde Nast Traveler like<br />

to spread <strong>the</strong> word about <strong>the</strong>se th<strong>in</strong>gs. So we still get <strong>the</strong><br />

publicity and a university <strong>in</strong> South America gets its diesel<br />

generators replaced by solar panels as well. Sometimes,<br />

it’s a wonderful world.”<br />

Ben anticipates that <strong>the</strong> PR account he’s accrued on good<br />

will has <strong>the</strong> strength to <strong>in</strong>fluence o<strong>the</strong>r travel related<br />

<strong>in</strong>dustries to follow his model, with bus<strong>in</strong>esses like airl<strong>in</strong>es,<br />

restaurants, hotels and bus companies feel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> pressure<br />

to hop on <strong>the</strong> carbon-offsett<strong>in</strong>g bandwagon. “Purchas<strong>in</strong>g<br />

carbon offsets is a great example of that old capitalistic<br />

tradition of vot<strong>in</strong>g with our pocketbooks. If enough people<br />

put <strong>the</strong>ir dollars where <strong>the</strong>ir beliefs are, perhaps <strong>the</strong> powersthat-be<br />

will be tempted to jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> game by fund<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> k<strong>in</strong>d of carbon emission-free alternatives that could<br />

someday render offsets unnecessary.”<br />

Until that time, Ben is not content to sit back and wait.<br />

He is constantly search<strong>in</strong>g for new <strong>in</strong>itiatives to reduce his


own carbon footpr<strong>in</strong>t on <strong>the</strong> earth, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> use of restaurant –<br />

grade bio fuel, which is literally produced from leftover oils from<br />

restaurants, to run his expedition trucks <strong>in</strong> Africa (although he is<br />

still work<strong>in</strong>g out <strong>the</strong> k<strong>in</strong>ks – <strong>the</strong> aroma emitted while driv<strong>in</strong>g is<br />

dist<strong>in</strong>ctly rem<strong>in</strong>iscent of hamburgers). Additionally, Natural Habitat<br />

Adventures rolled out <strong>the</strong> first hybrid safari truck this March, prov<strong>in</strong>g<br />

that bigger can be better.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> end, Ben concedes that a large part of his success can be<br />

attributed to <strong>the</strong> fact that he sells a great product. “The vast wonder<br />

of nature has <strong>the</strong> ability to empower people to make changes. There’s<br />

a strong emotional aspect to it. When people look <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> eyes of<br />

a baby harp seal or see <strong>the</strong> silverback gorillas <strong>in</strong> Africa, <strong>the</strong>y want<br />

to help preserve <strong>the</strong>se animals and <strong>the</strong>ir habitats.”<br />

To what can <strong>the</strong> rest of his success be attributed? “I try new th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

and make mistakes, lots and lots of mistakes,” Ben admits. “Then<br />

I get back at it and try and try aga<strong>in</strong>.”<br />

And what do you know? It looks like he got it right.<br />

Student and Alumni Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Initiatives<br />

Antarctic Adventure<br />

Hailed as a “Best New Trip”<br />

National magaz<strong>in</strong>es honor<br />

Colorado-based<br />

Natural Habitat Adventures<br />

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Tout<strong>in</strong>g Natural Habitat Adventures as “a pioneer <strong>in</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />

travel,” National Geographic Adventure magaz<strong>in</strong>e named<br />

<strong>the</strong> Colorado eco-travel leader’s Antarctica expedition to its<br />

“25 Best New Trips ‘08” list. The adventure, which departs<br />

with a World Wildlife Fund climate change expert on board,<br />

is <strong>the</strong> world’s first carbon neutral Antarctic trip. The Best New<br />

Trips cover story, which National Geographic Adventure<br />

calls “an essential guide to <strong>the</strong> most spectacular trips on<br />

<strong>the</strong> globe for 2008,” appears <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> magaz<strong>in</strong>e’s November<br />

2007 issue.<br />

Also <strong>in</strong> November, Natural Habitat Adventures’ “New<br />

Zealand Explorer” trip was featured <strong>in</strong> Travel + Leisure<br />

magaz<strong>in</strong>e’s “20 Trips to Change Your World” cover story.<br />

Travel + Leisure set <strong>the</strong> list <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> broader context of travelers<br />

who “want a deeper experience, and one that doesn’t leave a<br />

footpr<strong>in</strong>t, carbon or o<strong>the</strong>rwise.” F<strong>in</strong>ally, <strong>the</strong> company received<br />

a perfect 100 out of 100 score for “Client Experience” on<br />

National Geographic Adventure’s “Best Outfitters on Earth<br />

on <strong>the</strong> Web” list (www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/<br />

adventure-travel-rat<strong>in</strong>gs.html).<br />

Natural Habitat Adventures provides once-<strong>in</strong>-a-lifetime<br />

small-group encounters with wildlife <strong>in</strong> more than 30<br />

countries. A member of Adventure Collection and exclusive<br />

Conservation Travel Provider to World Wildlife Fund, <strong>the</strong><br />

company has been featured by such media as USA Today,<br />

Newsweek International and CNN, and was ranked top<br />

tour operator on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2006 Green List.<br />

All Natural Habitat Adventures trips and office operations<br />

are carbon neutral.


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Mak<strong>in</strong>g a Difference<br />

Residential Resort<br />

Takes a Stand Aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />

GLOBAL WARMING<br />

Corporate CEO Andy Mulvihill ’81 Raises Environmental Awareness<br />

Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Resort, a premier residential resort located <strong>in</strong> New Jersey’s Sussex<br />

Skylands, has always had a strong commitment to develop<strong>in</strong>g its properties <strong>in</strong> an<br />

ecologically sensitive manner. “We’ve identified greenhouse gas emissions which<br />

stem from basic electricity consumption, and we seek to remedy <strong>the</strong>ir impact on<br />

global warm<strong>in</strong>g,” said Andy Mulvihill. “While our nation can’t totally avoid us<strong>in</strong>g<br />

essential utilities <strong>in</strong> its daily bus<strong>in</strong>ess, we at Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs want to be proactive<br />

<strong>in</strong> address<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> issue, and fur<strong>the</strong>r establish ourselves as solution-oriented.”


Some of measures that Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Resort has taken <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />

• The resort’s Ballyowen Golf Club has been designated<br />

as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by <strong>the</strong><br />

Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System, <strong>the</strong> educational<br />

division of Audubon International.<br />

• A partnership with <strong>the</strong> National Biodiversity Parks Land<br />

Trust to preserve a 1,300+ acre green belt surround<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> development<br />

• Investment of a $70,000 federal grant to improve<br />

wildlife habitats on Ballyowen, Black Bear and Crystal<br />

Spr<strong>in</strong>gs golf courses<br />

• An alliance with <strong>the</strong> New Jersey Non-Game Program to<br />

help restore <strong>the</strong> federally endangered bog turtle habitat<br />

with<strong>in</strong> Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

• Engag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> services of Dennis Miranda, a naturalist<br />

with 20+ years experience <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Highlands, and founder<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Nature Club<br />

MyClimate is help<strong>in</strong>g Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs to address <strong>the</strong> issue<br />

of global warm<strong>in</strong>g by ensur<strong>in</strong>g that its operations are climate<br />

friendly. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to MyClimate Vice President Peter<br />

Krahenbuhl, “This is by no means a first best solution.<br />

Reduc<strong>in</strong>g consumption, becom<strong>in</strong>g more energy efficient<br />

and switch<strong>in</strong>g to renewable energy are <strong>the</strong> best options. But<br />

offsett<strong>in</strong>g through MyClimate is certa<strong>in</strong>ly a turn-key solution<br />

Student and Alumni Susta<strong>in</strong>ability Initiatives<br />

for offsett<strong>in</strong>g greenhouse gas impacts as it reduces emissions<br />

elsewhere that o<strong>the</strong>rwise would have rema<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> atmosphere.”<br />

An ongo<strong>in</strong>g successful example <strong>in</strong>volves <strong>the</strong> fund<strong>in</strong>g<br />

of solar ovens <strong>in</strong> South Africa, which reduces <strong>the</strong> importation<br />

of diesel fuels that create climate damag<strong>in</strong>g emissions.<br />

“Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Builders is sett<strong>in</strong>g an <strong>in</strong>dustry standard<br />

through MyClimate ” Krahenbuhl cont<strong>in</strong>ued. “They are not<br />

only help<strong>in</strong>g to neutralize <strong>the</strong>ir own global warm<strong>in</strong>g impacts,<br />

<strong>the</strong>y are also<br />

rais<strong>in</strong>g aware- Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Builders<br />

ness throughout<br />

is sett<strong>in</strong>g an<br />

<strong>the</strong> New York<br />

metro area as <strong>in</strong>dustry standard...<br />

a forerunner <strong>in</strong><br />

this program.” And by do<strong>in</strong>g so, <strong>the</strong>y’re creat<strong>in</strong>g an even more<br />

attractive resort environment that’s ideal for a day visit, an<br />

overnight stay or as a place to live year round.<br />

Andy Mulvihill has always been an avid outdoorsman enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />

ski<strong>in</strong>g, mounta<strong>in</strong> bik<strong>in</strong>g and o<strong>the</strong>r challeng<strong>in</strong>g outdoor pursuits.<br />

His love for, and his commitment to, <strong>the</strong> environment spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

from his appreciation for all that nature has to offer, and his<br />

belief that it is up to everyone to do <strong>the</strong>ir part to preserve<br />

our world for future generations. He has put his beliefs <strong>in</strong>to<br />

action and hopes that Crystal Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Resort will be an area<br />

leader for proactive green <strong>in</strong>itiatives.<br />

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28<br />

“ONE OF THE CONSIDERATIONS<br />

WHICH LED ME TO TEACHING WAS<br />

THE STRONG FEELING THAT<br />

I WANTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DINNER<br />

WITH MY WIFE AND CHILDREN.”<br />

OUTREACH spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008


from <strong>the</strong><br />

Archives<br />

by Blackie Parl<strong>in</strong><br />

I am a very fortunate columnist, because my editors<br />

never put any parameters on <strong>the</strong> subject of my column.<br />

This column has no direct relation to <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>,<br />

although it has <strong>the</strong> aura of <strong>the</strong> past which may seem<br />

vaguely archival.<br />

Many years ago I drove a van-load of teenagers across<br />

New England to climb Mt. Wash<strong>in</strong>gton. I was a forced<br />

listener to more teenage talk than I wanted to hear, but<br />

at one po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>the</strong> conversation became fasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g. The<br />

students <strong>in</strong> that van came from New Jersey, New York,<br />

Florida and Michigan, four different school systems.<br />

They got to talk<strong>in</strong>g about literature – books <strong>the</strong>y had<br />

read, plots <strong>the</strong>y knew, fictional characters <strong>the</strong>y found<br />

memorable. I was amazed at how much cultural heritage<br />

<strong>the</strong>y shared. And, more amaz<strong>in</strong>g, was how much of that<br />

culture I shared with <strong>the</strong>m. There clearly was a time<br />

when great literature created a bond across geography<br />

and age. I wonder whe<strong>the</strong>r modern trends to “make it<br />

relevant,” “make it global,” (trends with great merit),<br />

are not hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> effect of weaken<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> cultural<br />

bonds of <strong>the</strong> past. A modern van-load of teenagers<br />

would share a TV and <strong>in</strong>ternet culture, but I would<br />

def<strong>in</strong>itely not share it; <strong>the</strong> “culture,” <strong>in</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r words,<br />

would not embrace generations.<br />

Here is ano<strong>the</strong>r vignette from my past. After two years<br />

<strong>in</strong> graduate school and follow<strong>in</strong>g my marriage, it seemed<br />

good to seek a job. I was not certa<strong>in</strong> that <strong>the</strong> world had<br />

a good job for me. I didn’t want to sell anyth<strong>in</strong>g, had no<br />

skills to make anyth<strong>in</strong>g, and farm<strong>in</strong>g was out because of<br />

<strong>the</strong> distance from <strong>the</strong> New York Public Library on 42nd<br />

Street. Teach<strong>in</strong>g and journalism were my only options.<br />

SHARED CULTURES<br />

One of <strong>the</strong> considerations which led me to teach<strong>in</strong>g was<br />

<strong>the</strong> strong feel<strong>in</strong>g that I wanted always to have d<strong>in</strong>ner<br />

with my wife and children. Despite <strong>the</strong> passage of fifty<br />

years, I still consider this one of <strong>the</strong> most important<br />

decisions of my life.<br />

A few months ago I saw a report of a study that found<br />

that when children and parents have d<strong>in</strong>ner toge<strong>the</strong>r, and<br />

this implies conversation, <strong>the</strong> children on average do<br />

better <strong>in</strong> school and have lower rates of dysfunctional<br />

behavior. Sadly, <strong>the</strong> report was that fewer families are<br />

eat<strong>in</strong>g and convers<strong>in</strong>g toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

I like to th<strong>in</strong>k that Joan and I, or Joan with some support<br />

from me, were excellent parents. I th<strong>in</strong>k I’m most proud<br />

of <strong>the</strong> efforts we made to engage our young children <strong>in</strong><br />

talk. I make no jokes about gett<strong>in</strong>g to a po<strong>in</strong>t where I<br />

wished for <strong>the</strong>m to keep quiet. Still most precious to me<br />

are <strong>the</strong> times spent talk<strong>in</strong>g with children and grandchildren.<br />

Now, po<strong>in</strong>ts one and two converge here. I am worried<br />

that two trends are weaken<strong>in</strong>g us – one is that we are<br />

los<strong>in</strong>g a common shared culture, and two is that we are<br />

los<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> art and opportunity for good conversation.<br />

A f<strong>in</strong>al observation about shared culture. I can hear some<br />

zenophobic voice rant<strong>in</strong>g about foreigners, forgett<strong>in</strong>g<br />

that all of us except <strong>the</strong> American Indians were once<br />

foreigners. My feel<strong>in</strong>g is that <strong>the</strong> more multi-ethnic we<br />

are, <strong>the</strong> greater is <strong>the</strong> need for a shared culture. We can<br />

build this by teach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> presentation of profound<br />

<strong>the</strong>mes by great artists and seek<strong>in</strong>g shared <strong>the</strong>mes <strong>in</strong><br />

our shared immigrant experience.<br />

NA NEWS spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR<br />

FROM JOHN M. WHALLON ’35:<br />

First, thank you for a really beautiful magaz<strong>in</strong>e that<br />

seems to come seasonally to my Lancaster, PA mailbox.<br />

It deserves a 4-star rat<strong>in</strong>g!<br />

But to my major po<strong>in</strong>t: Class Notes <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> recent Fall<br />

2007 edition shows that Buddy Rosengarten and I are<br />

among <strong>the</strong> few rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g readers from <strong>the</strong> Class of 1935.<br />

Buddy is our class secretary. The only earlier class notes<br />

were by Bob Busse (or about him), Class of 1930. It was<br />

<strong>the</strong> year <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> moved from its ancient High Street<br />

location to First Street, where I witnessed “an historic<br />

moment” <strong>in</strong> NA history. As a 7th grader that year (“upper<br />

<strong>in</strong>termediate” maybe), I was <strong>the</strong>re for <strong>the</strong> first home run<br />

hit at <strong>the</strong> new baseball field. And it was Bob Busse who<br />

hit it…clearly over <strong>the</strong> right field fence onto <strong>the</strong> trolley<br />

tracks. I remember it like it was yesterday. (And you can<br />

tell I never have forgotten it.) I would certa<strong>in</strong>ly expect<br />

Bob to remember it – but I will bet you a thousand of<br />

anyth<strong>in</strong>g that he would not believe anyone else would<br />

remember it (especially a punky little 7th grader). You<br />

might want to ask him.<br />

Later on, I grew up to pursue someth<strong>in</strong>g of an “athletic<br />

career” at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>. I was basketball capta<strong>in</strong> (1934-35),<br />

played third base on <strong>the</strong> baseball team (hav<strong>in</strong>g “killed”<br />

OUTREACH spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

my jump<strong>in</strong>g knee <strong>in</strong> track <strong>in</strong> my senior year early <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

spr<strong>in</strong>g, land<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a semi-frozen broad jump pit). At <strong>the</strong><br />

“Annual Field Day” <strong>in</strong> May of 1933, I set two records that<br />

were never broken (as long as <strong>the</strong> Annual Field Day was<br />

held) <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> 2 nd class broad jump and 220-yard dash for<br />

which Dr. Farrand (headmaster) presented me with two<br />

lovely 10-<strong>in</strong>ch tall silver cups (fully <strong>in</strong>scribed) <strong>in</strong> a school<br />

assembly a month later. (I know <strong>the</strong> records stood as long<br />

as <strong>the</strong> May Field Days were observed, probably until <strong>the</strong><br />

school moved to Liv<strong>in</strong>gston).<br />

I loved my six years at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> (which got me <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong><br />

college of my choice on my first try). Thank you for read<strong>in</strong>g<br />

my essay. Do you th<strong>in</strong>k anyone else ever remembered or<br />

mentioned Bob Busse’s home run? You can be sure I have<br />

enjoyed writ<strong>in</strong>g this!<br />

We encourage you to send your letters and<br />

tell us what you th<strong>in</strong>k about what you’ve<br />

read <strong>in</strong> prior issues of “Outreach.” Forward<br />

your thoughts to outreach@newarka.edu<br />

or drop a note <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> mail. We look<br />

forward to hear<strong>in</strong>g from you!<br />

Class of 1935


Alumni News & Events<br />

From <strong>the</strong> President<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Alumni Board<br />

of Governors<br />

The 2007-08 academic year was an excit<strong>in</strong>g<br />

one that <strong>in</strong>cluded a number of successful<br />

events for <strong>the</strong> alumni association’s board<br />

of governors. The governors sponsored<br />

activities that focused on <strong>the</strong> length and<br />

breadth of <strong>the</strong> alumni body – Reunion 2007,<br />

<strong>the</strong> alumni soccer game, <strong>the</strong> alumni hockey<br />

game, <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>-college lunch, alumni ga<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

<strong>in</strong> New York, Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, D.C., and Los<br />

Angeles, <strong>the</strong> Alma Mater lunch, <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

with <strong>the</strong> Class of 2008, and <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>uteman<br />

Golf Invitational.<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> year <strong>the</strong> board implemented its<br />

strategic plan as a way to create and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><br />

a vibrant alumni association, and to build<br />

more mean<strong>in</strong>gful ties for alumni with <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Academy</strong>. Our goal is to have every graduate<br />

feel more connected to each o<strong>the</strong>r and to<br />

cont<strong>in</strong>ue to be a part of <strong>the</strong> NA community<br />

beyond graduation. To fur<strong>the</strong>r this effort, <strong>the</strong><br />

governors have enhanced alumni activities<br />

and have <strong>in</strong>creased participation from a<br />

broad base of alumni. In particular, <strong>the</strong> board<br />

of governors is proud of its new mentor<strong>in</strong>g<br />

program on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> website.<br />

More than 50 alums are now serv<strong>in</strong>g as<br />

mentors and assist<strong>in</strong>g younger alumni with<br />

career advice and network<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

As we end this year, we thank Sam<br />

Gaidemak ’85, Kim Hirsh ’80, Ian Josloff ’90,<br />

Andrew Mulvihill ’81, and Scott Newman ’73<br />

for <strong>the</strong>ir dedication and service as governors.<br />

Their leadership has been <strong>in</strong>valuable and<br />

has helped <strong>the</strong> alumni association to grow<br />

and meet <strong>the</strong> needs of all alumni.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> com<strong>in</strong>g year, <strong>the</strong> board of governors<br />

looks forward to see<strong>in</strong>g many of you at alumni<br />

events, renew<strong>in</strong>g old friendships, and br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g<br />

you <strong>in</strong>formation about new and <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g<br />

developments affect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />

Leo M. Gordon ’69<br />

REUNION-HOMECOMING 2008<br />

Saturday, October 18<br />

Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g Classes End<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 3s and 8s<br />

Come back to NA for Reunion/Homecom<strong>in</strong>g 2008 on Saturday,<br />

October 18th and spend <strong>the</strong> day remember<strong>in</strong>g why you loved<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>. There will be food, friends and all your favorite<br />

faculty members on hand as well as athletic games and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

activities for everyone to enjoy. The day will be capped off with a<br />

wonderful alumni d<strong>in</strong>ner <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> beautiful Simon Family Field House.<br />

So mark your calendars now, and make plans to come back to NA<br />

<strong>in</strong> October. For more <strong>in</strong>formation, please contact Nancy McGaughan<br />

at 973-992-7000, ext. 367 or e-mail nmcgaughan@newarka.edu<br />

Celebrate This Year’s Reunion Award Honorees!<br />

• David Hard<strong>in</strong> ’73, Fulton MacArthur Award<br />

• Pamela Dennis ’78, Alumni Achievement Award<br />

• Jamal Parker ’98 and Rahman Smiley ’98,<br />

Athletic Hall of Fame Award<br />

• Donald Goble, Dist<strong>in</strong>guished Faculty Award<br />

For more details, visit www.newarka.edu<br />

NA NEWS spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

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Alumni Ga<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

WASHINGTON, D.C.<br />

November 15, 2007<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> alums came toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />

on November 15th at The University Club<br />

<strong>in</strong> Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, D.C. to meet Head of<br />

School Don Aust<strong>in</strong>. College age alumni,<br />

as well as alumni from a variety of class<br />

years, spent a fun even<strong>in</strong>g toge<strong>the</strong>r and<br />

even cont<strong>in</strong>ued <strong>the</strong> fun at a favorite<br />

haunt <strong>in</strong> Georgetown after <strong>the</strong> reception.<br />

1: Frank Phifer ’68, Tom Louthan ’66<br />

2: Alyssa Clemente ’04, Abby Gardner ’04,<br />

Sam Zief ’04, Kristen Shea ’04<br />

3: David Drake ’69, Earl Trent ’71,<br />

Leo Gordon ’69, Bill Kaplan ’69<br />

4: Jennifer Key ’82, Andrew Spencer ’84,<br />

James Maltese ’84<br />

5: Mo Bawa ’93, Will Green ’69<br />

6: Dave Mazzuca ’03, Lauren Anderson ’03<br />

7: David Green ’99, Marcelo Porto ’02<br />

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NEW YORK CITY<br />

December 3, 2007<br />

Joe Borlo came out of retirement for a<br />

night to accompany NA <strong>in</strong>to New York<br />

City for a reception at The Williams<br />

Club. Alumni <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> tri-state area were<br />

<strong>in</strong>vited to meet Don Aust<strong>in</strong>, network<br />

and connect with fellow alums, and<br />

spend a fun even<strong>in</strong>g toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

1: Michael Carniol ’98, Kathy Loesberg ’95,<br />

Jeff Silverman ’83, Art Wynne ’79<br />

2: Jed Rosenthal ’93, Just<strong>in</strong> Garrod ’93,<br />

Joe Carr<strong>in</strong>o ’93<br />

3: Becca Schwartz ’01, Julie Jacobs ’01,<br />

Lara Samet ’01<br />

4: Don Aust<strong>in</strong>, Peter Marx ’76<br />

5: Michael Carniol ’98, Joe Borlo,<br />

Matt Gertler ’91<br />

6: John Bess ’69, Robert Meyer ’71,<br />

Leo Gordon ’69, Van Stevens ’65<br />

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IN-COLLEGE LUNCH<br />

December 20, 2007<br />

The annual In-College Lunch was held <strong>in</strong><br />

December this year, and turned out to be<br />

a great success. Our college age alumni<br />

were welcomed home for <strong>the</strong> holidays by<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir good friends and favorite teachers<br />

enjoy<strong>in</strong>g lunch and laughter toge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong><br />

The Great Hall.<br />

1: Neil Stourton, Jesse Greenwald ’07,<br />

Aditi Rajaram ’07<br />

2: Emily Simon ’07, Rich DiBianca,<br />

Alexandra Smith ’07, Michael Boyman ’07<br />

3: Jason Cali ’05, Doc Schafler,<br />

Jordan Rose ’05, Nick Schifano ’05,<br />

Mark Fritze ’05<br />

4: Deb Anderson ’07, Luis Gomez,<br />

Molly D<strong>in</strong>nerste<strong>in</strong> ’07<br />

5: Lauren Kay ’07 and Joseph<strong>in</strong>e Allocca<br />

6: Gwen Dobro ’08, Charlotte Alter ’07,<br />

Ellie Epste<strong>in</strong> ’07, Kar<strong>in</strong>a Puttieva ’07,<br />

Lauren Kay ’07<br />

OUTREACH spr<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />

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LONDON<br />

March 11, 2008<br />

Cheerio Mates! Director of Advancement<br />

Fred McGaughan and Director of Alumni<br />

Relations Nancy McGaughan shared a few<br />

p<strong>in</strong>ts with NA Londoners at The Red Lion<br />

Pub <strong>in</strong> London, England. Everyone who<br />

attended had a great time shar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

London experiences.<br />

1: Zach Rynar ’02, Karen Ferretti ’91,<br />

Molly McGaughan ’05<br />

2: Karen Ferretti ’91, Joseph<strong>in</strong>e Allocca,<br />

Fred McGaughan, Jonathan Allocca ’05,<br />

Zach Rynar ’02, Nancy McGaughan


Alumni Soccer<br />

The annual alumni soccer game was held on a beautiful Saturday morn<strong>in</strong>g after Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g. The<br />

turn-out was great, <strong>the</strong> game was fierce, and fun was had by everyone. Even though spirits were high<br />

among <strong>the</strong> “old dogs,” <strong>the</strong> “young pups” managed to ga<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> victory this year and keep <strong>the</strong> traditional<br />

friendly rivalry alive for ano<strong>the</strong>r year.<br />

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Document<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s History<br />

A Video Compilation of Personal Recollections<br />

From <strong>the</strong> Classes of 1933-1962 is <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Works!<br />

Noth<strong>in</strong>g def<strong>in</strong>es a great school more than its stories.<br />

What are yours? The <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> alumni relations office is <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

process of creat<strong>in</strong>g an oral history of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>. We <strong>in</strong>vite you to<br />

share your most memorable experiences, to celebrate and preserve<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s storied past. The first part of this series will be “The<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> Days.” Who were <strong>the</strong> heroes and legends? How was school<br />

life at an all boys academy <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> heart of <strong>Newark</strong>? What were <strong>the</strong><br />

revered traditions, or even <strong>the</strong> most humorous moments?<br />

We plan to videotape (and collect video/audio tapes of) NA stories<br />

from our Classes of 1933 through 1962 <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> com<strong>in</strong>g months. One<br />

terrific opportunity to participate <strong>in</strong> this <strong>in</strong>itiative occurred at <strong>the</strong> annual<br />

Alma Mater Lunch at <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> on April 23. A second session<br />

is be<strong>in</strong>g planned for <strong>the</strong> fall (date to be announced).<br />

We hope that you will want to contribute to this mean<strong>in</strong>gful project<br />

so that generations to come will forever remember <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s<br />

past. Your participation will ensure that our school’s future rema<strong>in</strong>s true<br />

to it’s found<strong>in</strong>g ideas.<br />

If you would like to participate <strong>in</strong> this project or would like more<br />

<strong>in</strong>formation, please contact Nancy McGaughan at 973-992-7000, ext 367.


Class Notes<br />

1930<br />

Bob Busse was recently highlighted<br />

<strong>in</strong> Rutgers University’s newsletter,<br />

Connections. The alumni profile<br />

focused on Bob’s 40-year career<br />

at Burroughs Corporation and his<br />

phenomenal fundrais<strong>in</strong>g efforts<br />

for Special Olympics, which have<br />

raised $2.5 million over <strong>the</strong> past<br />

30 years. He advises students to go<br />

beyond academics and participate<br />

<strong>in</strong> extracurricular activities that<br />

challenge and develop <strong>the</strong>ir talents<br />

and <strong>in</strong>terests.<br />

1933<br />

75th REUNION<br />

Nancy McGaughan<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

91 South Orange Avenue<br />

Liv<strong>in</strong>gston, NJ 07039<br />

nmcgaughan@newarka.edu<br />

(973) 992-7000, ext. 367<br />

1935<br />

Buddy Rosengarten is still feel<strong>in</strong>g<br />

good and hang<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>re. He<br />

communicates regularly with John<br />

Whallon, and was sorry to hear<br />

about <strong>the</strong> recent pass<strong>in</strong>g of friend<br />

Herb Northrup. He spends most<br />

of his time writ<strong>in</strong>g his memoirs<br />

based on his experiences as a<br />

member of <strong>the</strong> 20th century’s<br />

“greatest generation.” He and his<br />

wife will soon be mov<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

Denver. They are both happy and<br />

healthy, although Buddy concedes<br />

that his broad jump’s not what it<br />

used to be! He would love to hear<br />

from any of his classmates.<br />

1937<br />

In October 2007, Dick Moffat<br />

moved to Kimbell Farms, a<br />

retirement facility <strong>in</strong> Lenox,<br />

Massachusetts, as an active<br />

participant <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir program. He<br />

still drove his motor home for <strong>the</strong><br />

w<strong>in</strong>ter to Green Valley, Arizona,<br />

where he plays golf and enjoys<br />

<strong>the</strong> outdoors.<br />

1938<br />

70th REUNION<br />

Nancy McGaughan<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

91 South Orange Avenue<br />

Liv<strong>in</strong>gston, NJ 07039<br />

nmcgaughan@newarka.edu<br />

(973) 992-7000, ext. 367<br />

Albert Drake has authored and<br />

published ano<strong>the</strong>r book. His latest<br />

work, Jersey Blue Spirit, Pioneer<br />

Courage, tells <strong>the</strong> story of <strong>the</strong><br />

establishment of Piscataway, New<br />

Jersey. The work focuses on <strong>the</strong><br />

first American militia and <strong>the</strong><br />

endur<strong>in</strong>g legacy of pioneer spirit<br />

among <strong>the</strong> descendants of <strong>the</strong> first<br />

Jersey Blues.<br />

1940<br />

Jerome Bess is soak<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>the</strong><br />

Arizona sunsh<strong>in</strong>e while anxiously<br />

await<strong>in</strong>g his class’ 100th anniversary<br />

at <strong>the</strong> annual alumni d<strong>in</strong>ner <strong>in</strong> 2040.<br />

Jerome hopes all his classmates<br />

had a wonderful holiday season.<br />

1943<br />

65th REUNION<br />

Nancy McGaughan<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

91 South Orange Avenue<br />

Liv<strong>in</strong>gston, NJ 07039<br />

nmcgaughan@newarka.edu<br />

(973) 992-7000, ext. 367<br />

1944<br />

Edward Atk<strong>in</strong>s has made his book,<br />

Flight Deck: A Pictorial Essay of a Day<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Life of an Airdale, available to<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> students <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

school library. Anyone <strong>in</strong>terested<br />

<strong>in</strong> view<strong>in</strong>g Ed’s book can go to<br />

www.ship-n-panes.com or<br />

www.navy-wwii-memoir.com.<br />

Bill Haynes is happy to have<br />

jo<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

mentor<strong>in</strong>g program and looks<br />

forward to help<strong>in</strong>g young alumni.<br />

John Pell has many good memories<br />

of his time at <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />

After NA, he attended Pr<strong>in</strong>ceton<br />

University where he played on <strong>the</strong><br />

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ACADEMY<br />

outreach<br />

outreach<br />

SPRING SPRING 2007<br />

2007<br />

football and lacrosse teams. Now<br />

he plays golf at his club and has<br />

become a pretty good player –<br />

although not up to <strong>the</strong> standards<br />

of Tony M<strong>in</strong>isi or Tiger Woods!<br />

1946<br />

Richard Grimley is enjoy<strong>in</strong>g his<br />

retirement <strong>in</strong> Florida.<br />

Gordon Litw<strong>in</strong> is busy practic<strong>in</strong>g<br />

environmental and urban redevelopment<br />

law. He was re-elected<br />

to his eighth year as chairman<br />

of <strong>the</strong> board at Meridian Health<br />

System, a three-hospital <strong>in</strong>tegrated<br />

health system <strong>in</strong> Monmouth and<br />

Ocean counties.<br />

1948<br />

60th REUNION<br />

INSIDE:<br />

State of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

Global Global Perspectives<br />

& Fond Farewells<br />

Bill Stroh<br />

30 Prado Court<br />

Toms River, NJ 08757<br />

(732) 557-9222<br />

NA W<strong>in</strong>s Top Honors<br />

for Alumni Magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>’s alumni magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />

“Outreach” won a Gold award for<br />

<strong>in</strong>dependent school magaz<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

CASE District II 2007 Accolades Awards<br />

Program. NA competed with those from<br />

700 <strong>in</strong>dependent schools, colleges and<br />

universities <strong>in</strong> Delaware, Wash<strong>in</strong>gton<br />

DC, Maryland, New Jersey, New York,<br />

Ontario, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, <strong>the</strong><br />

U.S. Virg<strong>in</strong> Islands and West Virg<strong>in</strong>ia.<br />

CASE is <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternational association for alumni relations, communications<br />

and market<strong>in</strong>g, and fund rais<strong>in</strong>g professionals at universities, colleges and<br />

<strong>in</strong>dependent schools.<br />

William Stern and his second wife<br />

have n<strong>in</strong>e children and 10 grandchildren<br />

between <strong>the</strong>m. Their clan<br />

lives all over <strong>the</strong> United States. Their<br />

eldest granddaughter just graduated<br />

from Wellesley, and William and<br />

his wife are off to Stanford for<br />

ano<strong>the</strong>r graduation next year. They<br />

live <strong>in</strong> Carefree, Arizona, where<br />

William is still friendly with Bill<br />

Wachenfeld ’44, is <strong>in</strong> good health,<br />

and enjoys travel<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

1950<br />

Roger Brodk<strong>in</strong> keeps a great sense<br />

of humor when it comes to his<br />

health: “What’s left of me can still<br />

rise each morn<strong>in</strong>g prepared for<br />

<strong>the</strong> yolk.” Roger has no plans<br />

for retirement and <strong>in</strong>tends to be<br />

“carried out on his shield.” He also<br />

enjoys a healthy imag<strong>in</strong>ation and<br />

envisions himself liv<strong>in</strong>g on a<br />

man-of-war <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Royal Navy at<br />

<strong>the</strong> beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> 18th century.<br />

Joel Handler is still teach<strong>in</strong>g full<br />

time at UCLA Law School.<br />

Bill Housh retired 10 years ago as<br />

president of <strong>the</strong> HON Company,<br />

a top office furniture company<br />

headquartered on <strong>the</strong> west bank<br />

of <strong>the</strong> Mississippi River. He built<br />

a glass house overlook<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> river,<br />

and decided to stay. He enjoys<br />

see<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> many bald eagles who<br />

visit <strong>the</strong>re <strong>in</strong> w<strong>in</strong>ter.<br />

1951<br />

Mercer Blanchard and his wife,<br />

Mary Louise, visited former<br />

Headmaster Bob Butler <strong>in</strong> Rockland,<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>e, where he was recover<strong>in</strong>g<br />

from a slight stroke. Mercer reports<br />

that Bob still has his marvelous<br />

Ma<strong>in</strong>e wit and his passion for<br />

Major League Baseball.<br />

Lee Neuwirth reports that while<br />

his peripheral systems are show<strong>in</strong>g<br />

signs of wear, his operat<strong>in</strong>g system<br />

is still <strong>in</strong>tact. He enjoyed see<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Kelly Marx’s name on <strong>the</strong> annual<br />

fund letter, and is proud of his<br />

children’s successful careers and<br />

his grandson’s growth.<br />

1952<br />

Roger Cracco has stepped down<br />

as chair of neurology, but cont<strong>in</strong>ues<br />

to work as a dist<strong>in</strong>guished service<br />

professor and as vice dean. He has


ecently been appo<strong>in</strong>ted director of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Robert F. Furchgott Center for<br />

Neural and Behavioral Science at<br />

SUNY Downstate Medical Center<br />

<strong>in</strong> Brooklyn, New York. Roger’s wife<br />

is also a professor of neurology and<br />

pediatrics and head of pediatric<br />

neurology at SUNY Downstate.<br />

Mike Mas<strong>in</strong> is liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> mounta<strong>in</strong>s<br />

of western North Carol<strong>in</strong>a<br />

where he has retired after 25 years<br />

of practic<strong>in</strong>g law. He has three<br />

children and five grandchildren,<br />

and f<strong>in</strong>ds himself at peace. He<br />

recently had a lovely visit with<br />

fellow alum Harold Levitt out <strong>in</strong><br />

beautiful Laguna Beach, California,<br />

and is <strong>in</strong>terested to hear from any<br />

of his o<strong>the</strong>r classmates who wish<br />

to contact him.<br />

1953<br />

55th REUNION<br />

Nancy McGaughan<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

91 South Orange Avenue<br />

Liv<strong>in</strong>gston, NJ 07039<br />

nmcgaughan@newarka.edu<br />

(973) 992-7000, ext. 367<br />

1954<br />

Michael Frankel still works full<br />

time, but takes plenty of time for<br />

travel and golf. He reports that<br />

life is good.<br />

James Kennedy ’62 <strong>in</strong> Antarctica<br />

1956<br />

Arthur Block’s daughter Kar<strong>in</strong><br />

was wed <strong>in</strong> late September <strong>in</strong><br />

an open-air ceremony on <strong>the</strong><br />

Brooklyn side of <strong>the</strong> East River <strong>in</strong><br />

New York City. Her new husband<br />

is a graduate of Columbia<br />

University and an architect. Kar<strong>in</strong><br />

cont<strong>in</strong>ues to work on <strong>the</strong> staff of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Lamont-Doherty Institute, a<br />

division of Columbia University<br />

<strong>in</strong> Palisades, New York. The<br />

couple lives <strong>in</strong> Brooklyn. Art’s<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r daughter and her husband<br />

live <strong>in</strong> Puerto Rico with <strong>the</strong>ir two<br />

teenage sons. They, like Art and<br />

his wife, are consider<strong>in</strong>g a move<br />

to Florida.<br />

Stanley Lowenberg is liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />

nor<strong>the</strong>rn California. He retired <strong>in</strong><br />

2000 and now volunteers once a<br />

week at <strong>the</strong> Alzheimer’s Association.<br />

He spends <strong>the</strong> rest of his time<br />

play<strong>in</strong>g golf, travel<strong>in</strong>g and enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />

his four grandsons <strong>in</strong> California<br />

and New Jersey.<br />

1957<br />

Simeon Roll<strong>in</strong>son is retired from<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong> New<br />

Jersey and now lives <strong>in</strong> Hobe Sound,<br />

Florida, and summers <strong>in</strong> Dorset,<br />

Vermont. He is very happy with<br />

his beautiful wife of 43 years, four<br />

sons, three daughters-<strong>in</strong>-law and<br />

several grandchildren. He th<strong>in</strong>ks NA<br />

is do<strong>in</strong>g a great job and is proud to<br />

say he was once a student here.<br />

1958<br />

50th REUNION<br />

Nancy McGaughan<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

91 South Orange Avenue<br />

Liv<strong>in</strong>gston, NJ 07039<br />

nmcgaughan@newarka.edu<br />

(973) 992-7000, ext. 367<br />

1960<br />

After practic<strong>in</strong>g law for 39 years,<br />

Newton Schott retired <strong>in</strong> December<br />

2006. He served as president of<br />

<strong>the</strong> board of trustees at Montclair<br />

Kimberley <strong>Academy</strong> until his term<br />

ended <strong>in</strong> June 2007. He was <strong>the</strong>n<br />

elected to <strong>the</strong> board of trustees of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Montclair Art Museum.<br />

1962<br />

James Kennedy recently returned<br />

from a trip to Antarctica with<br />

National Geographic. He retired <strong>in</strong><br />

1998, is married, has four children<br />

and five grandchildren.<br />

Whitney Russell enjoyed attend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Homecom<strong>in</strong>g 2007 and support<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Pat Ciccone as he received <strong>the</strong><br />

Athletic Hall of Fame Award.<br />

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1963<br />

45th REUNION<br />

John Deermount<br />

151 Inwood Avenue<br />

Montclair, NJ 07043<br />

jdeermount@aol.com<br />

(973) 746-9827<br />

Peter Artaserse<br />

140 Hepburn Road, Apt.11H<br />

Clifton, NJ 07012<br />

partaser@aol.com<br />

(973) 471-5530<br />

Craig Ehrich<br />

62 Park Terrace West<br />

New York, NY 10034<br />

craighr@msn.com<br />

(212) 567-2627<br />

Bob Pasqu<strong>in</strong><br />

85 Churchill Drive<br />

Clifton, NJ 07013<br />

(973) 472-0089<br />

George Worth<strong>in</strong>gton<br />

6 Adams Avenue<br />

Cranford, NJ 07016<br />

gworth<strong>in</strong>gtonjr@worldnet.att.net<br />

(908) 272-4067<br />

1964<br />

In response to our query regard<strong>in</strong>g<br />

NA authors, Bob Flaws wrote <strong>in</strong><br />

to let us know that he has written,<br />

translated and edited over 100<br />

published books on Ch<strong>in</strong>ese<br />

medic<strong>in</strong>e; several hundred (maybe<br />

more than a thousand) journal<br />

articles all over <strong>the</strong> world; and<br />

one historical novel. For <strong>the</strong> best<br />

list<strong>in</strong>g of his book titles, go to<br />

www.bluepoppy.com.<br />

1966<br />

Ron Leir completed 36 years of<br />

report<strong>in</strong>g for The Jersey Journal <strong>in</strong><br />

February 2008. He still cont<strong>in</strong>ues<br />

to act on stage and <strong>in</strong> small <strong>the</strong>ater<br />

spaces <strong>in</strong> New York City and<br />

New Jersey.<br />

Michael Wagner and his family<br />

send <strong>the</strong>ir greet<strong>in</strong>gs from Japan.<br />

They plan on be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>re for<br />

ano<strong>the</strong>r two years. Michael’s<br />

daughter, Brett, is a junior at<br />

Gonzaga University <strong>in</strong> Spokane,<br />

Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, and a biology major.<br />

She is apply<strong>in</strong>g for field studies<br />

<strong>in</strong> Mexico and <strong>the</strong> Galapagos<br />

Islands for <strong>the</strong> summer. Maren<br />

is graduat<strong>in</strong>g from college and<br />

explor<strong>in</strong>g excit<strong>in</strong>g choices <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

realm of multicultural dance. She<br />

has been perform<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Wash<strong>in</strong>gton<br />

state. She plans to rema<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />

Olympia for <strong>the</strong> time be<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

cont<strong>in</strong>ue Odissi dance tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />

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1968<br />

40th REUNION<br />

Nancy McGaughan<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />

91 South Orange Avenue<br />

Liv<strong>in</strong>gston, NJ 07039<br />

nmcgaughan@newarka.edu<br />

(973) 992-7000, ext. 367<br />

After graduat<strong>in</strong>g from <strong>Newark</strong><br />

<strong>Academy</strong>, Peter Schwartz earned<br />

a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan<br />

University, and <strong>the</strong>n a medical<br />

degree from Tufts University<br />

School of Medic<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> Boston.<br />

He did his <strong>in</strong>ternship and residency<br />

at Temple University Hospital <strong>in</strong><br />

Philadelphia, and was <strong>in</strong> private<br />

practice from 1979 through 1994.<br />

He <strong>the</strong>n became part of <strong>the</strong><br />

University of Pennsylvania’s<br />

Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Care Associates until<br />

2005. Alexander has three children,<br />

two step-children and four stepgrandchildren.<br />

His two step-<br />

children are married, and his<br />

oldest son and daughter will be<br />

married <strong>in</strong> 2008 and 2009.<br />

1969<br />

Paul Charlesworth is retired and<br />

is now president of a wonderful<br />

organization <strong>in</strong>volved with a rare<br />

and devastat<strong>in</strong>g illness, Reflex<br />

Sympa<strong>the</strong>tic Dystrophe Syndrome<br />

(RSDSA). His daughter, Rachel,


suffered from this illness and is<br />

now recovered. He is also <strong>in</strong>volved<br />

<strong>in</strong> consult<strong>in</strong>g work, help<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

friend set up a New Jersey office<br />

of Sterl<strong>in</strong>g and Sterl<strong>in</strong>g Insurance<br />

Brokers. Paul’s wife, Daria, is a<br />

master’s tra<strong>in</strong>ed psychiatric nurse<br />

currently work<strong>in</strong>g as head of a<br />

health center, as well as work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

as a teacher and college placement<br />

counselor for <strong>the</strong> Purnell School<br />

<strong>in</strong> Pottersville, New Jersey. Their<br />

oldest daughter, Claire, graduated<br />

from Gettysburg College and has<br />

a great job at <strong>the</strong> Museum of<br />

Modern Art <strong>in</strong> New York. She lives<br />

<strong>in</strong>dependently <strong>in</strong> SoHo. Their<br />

youngest daughter, Rachel, is <strong>in</strong> her<br />

junior year at Lehigh University<br />

and is do<strong>in</strong>g very well as a foreign<br />

relations major. Their family is <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> process of relocat<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

Sarasota, Florida, as a pr<strong>in</strong>cipal<br />

residence while spend<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

summers on Long Beach Island.<br />

Paul travels a lot to see friends,<br />

fish, golf and relax.<br />

After 32 years <strong>in</strong> journalism with<br />

newspapers <strong>in</strong> Florida, Georgia<br />

and Mississippi, Andy Kanengiser<br />

decided it was time for a change.<br />

S<strong>in</strong>ce July 2007, Andy has been<br />

work<strong>in</strong>g as <strong>the</strong> university news<br />

coord<strong>in</strong>ator at Mississippi College<br />

<strong>in</strong> Cl<strong>in</strong>ton, Mississippi, just outside<br />

of Jackson. He prepares <strong>the</strong> college’s<br />

news releases, writes for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

magaz<strong>in</strong>es and o<strong>the</strong>r publications,<br />

and keeps <strong>the</strong> school’s website up<br />

to date. He is married with five<br />

children and one grandson who<br />

all live <strong>in</strong> Mississippi.<br />

Bill Kaplan had a great time at<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> alumni<br />

event <strong>in</strong> Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, D.C. <strong>in</strong><br />

November 2007.<br />

1970<br />

In October 2007, Reg Kramer<br />

was named manag<strong>in</strong>g partner of<br />

Oldham Kramer, a full-service law<br />

firm <strong>in</strong> Akron, Ohio. He is still<br />

liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Wooster, Ohio, with his<br />

wife, Marj. They celebrated <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

35th wedd<strong>in</strong>g anniversary <strong>in</strong><br />

December 2007.<br />

1971<br />

William Hard<strong>in</strong>, Jr. was serv<strong>in</strong>g as<br />

professor of surgery and pediatrics<br />

at <strong>the</strong> University of Alabama<br />

School of Medic<strong>in</strong>e. In November<br />

2007, he assumed <strong>the</strong> role of vice<br />

chair for pediatric surgical services<br />

at Lehigh Valley Hospital <strong>in</strong><br />

Allentown, Pennsylvania. After 30<br />

years <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> south, William is glad<br />

to be closer to home so he can<br />

reacqua<strong>in</strong>t himself with his former<br />

classmates and get <strong>in</strong>volved at<br />

<strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>.<br />

We Fondly<br />

Remember<br />

Herbert Northrup ’35<br />

October 22, 2007<br />

Robert Hess ’36<br />

December 9, 2007<br />

Warren Woolley ’38<br />

February 12, 2008<br />

Charles E. Bloom, Jr. ’42<br />

January 22, 2008<br />

Walter Whitehurst III ’45<br />

December 20, 2007<br />

Henry Haberle, Jr. ’50<br />

October 14, 2007<br />

Kenneth Cochrane ’53<br />

June 18, 2007<br />

Peter Haas ’74<br />

November 26, 2007<br />

Death notices are compiled from<br />

newspaper obituaries and <strong>in</strong>formation<br />

received directly from family members or<br />

friends of <strong>the</strong> family. To submit a notice<br />

please <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>dividual’s name and<br />

date of death, and send it to <strong>the</strong> editor<br />

or e-mail outreach@newarka.edu.<br />

Mark Menza reports that his<br />

daughter, Kait, is now home from<br />

Italy and back at Bryn Mawr for<br />

<strong>the</strong> rest of her junior year. His son,<br />

Connor, is a junior <strong>in</strong> high school<br />

and look<strong>in</strong>g at colleges where he<br />

would like to apply.<br />

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42<br />

1972<br />

Leon Margules is a box<strong>in</strong>g<br />

promoter and lives <strong>in</strong> Florida.<br />

His daughter, Rachel, is a junior<br />

at Tulane University, major<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />

legal studies and participat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a<br />

five-year account<strong>in</strong>g program. His<br />

son, Zach, is a senior, left-handed<br />

all-county pitcher for North<br />

Broward Prep School <strong>in</strong> Coconut<br />

Creek, Florida.<br />

1973<br />

35th REUNION<br />

Scott Newman<br />

6 Woodland Avenue<br />

North Caldwell, NJ 07006<br />

snewman@voltronicscorp.com<br />

(973) 610-8150<br />

Cynthia Rotwe<strong>in</strong> lives <strong>in</strong> Santa<br />

Cruz and works <strong>in</strong> San Jose,<br />

California. She is a commercial real<br />

estate agent for one of <strong>the</strong> largest<br />

commercial real estate companies<br />

<strong>in</strong> Silicon Valley.<br />

1975<br />

The Los Angeles Film Critics<br />

Association presented <strong>the</strong>ir first<br />

Legacy of C<strong>in</strong>ema awards to<br />

Dennis Doros and his wife, Amy<br />

Heller, of Milestone Film and<br />

Video <strong>in</strong> January 2008. They were<br />

honored for <strong>the</strong>ir “tireless efforts<br />

on behalf of film restoration and<br />

preservation, which <strong>in</strong> 2007<br />

brought about <strong>the</strong> debut releases<br />

on DVD of such noteworthy films<br />

as Killer of Sheep and My Bro<strong>the</strong>r’s<br />

Wedd<strong>in</strong>g, as well as <strong>the</strong> release of<br />

I am Cuba.” Their release of Charles<br />

Burnett’s classic African-American<br />

film, Killer of Sheep, also won <strong>the</strong><br />

New York Film Critics Circle Special<br />

Critics Award and was selected as<br />

one of <strong>the</strong> 10 best films of <strong>the</strong> year<br />

by Time magaz<strong>in</strong>e.<br />

1976<br />

Kate Brower Solisti saw our<br />

article on Jim Mann<strong>in</strong>g’s search<br />

for alumni authors and wrote <strong>in</strong><br />

to let us know that, although she<br />

was never one of Mr. Mann<strong>in</strong>g’s<br />

students, she did end up becom<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a writer. She has published five<br />

books about animals. Four of <strong>the</strong><br />

books are on her website at<br />

www.ak<strong>in</strong>shipwithanimals.com,<br />

and <strong>the</strong> fifth book, K<strong>in</strong>ship with<br />

Animals, is now <strong>in</strong> its second<br />

edition. All her books can also be<br />

found on her publisher’s website,<br />

www.counciloakbooks.com.<br />

1977<br />

After a 20-plus-year career <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> film and television <strong>in</strong>dustry,<br />

Alexander Ellis returned to school<br />

two and a half years ago by enter<strong>in</strong>g<br />

a post-baccalaureate premedical<br />

program with <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>tent of apply<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to medical school. As much<br />

as he enjoyed work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> film<br />

<strong>in</strong>dustry, he had an <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong><br />

medic<strong>in</strong>e that extended back to<br />

his days at <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>. He<br />

has spent <strong>the</strong> last few months<br />

apply<strong>in</strong>g to medical school and<br />

has thus far been accepted to a<br />

number of schools. Start<strong>in</strong>g this<br />

summer, Alexander will enter<br />

medical school and embark on<br />

this new direction <strong>in</strong> his life. We<br />

wish him well.<br />

1978<br />

30th REUNION<br />

Margie Fe<strong>in</strong>berg<br />

24 Lee Terrace<br />

Short Hills, NJ 07078<br />

margiegf@aol.com<br />

(973) 467-1787<br />

Joe Pollack married his wife,<br />

Nanci, <strong>in</strong> 1988, and has lived <strong>in</strong><br />

Manalapan, New Jersey, for <strong>the</strong><br />

past 14 years. He has two children,<br />

Shari (15) and Steven (11). Joe is<br />

a dentist <strong>in</strong> Wall Township and,<br />

although he hasn’t kept <strong>in</strong> touch<br />

with anyone from NA, he would<br />

love to hear from his friends from<br />

<strong>the</strong> past. Besides work and family,<br />

he keeps busy by exercis<strong>in</strong>g daily<br />

or play<strong>in</strong>g his guitar. He loves to<br />

walk on <strong>the</strong> boardwalk dur<strong>in</strong>g his<br />

lunch break, and you can also f<strong>in</strong>d


him rollerblad<strong>in</strong>g around his<br />

neighborhood on any given day –<br />

even <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> dead of w<strong>in</strong>ter! He<br />

looks forward to attend<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

30th Reunion this year.<br />

David Saemann retired <strong>in</strong> 2000<br />

when his family bus<strong>in</strong>ess closed.<br />

He now lives <strong>in</strong> Morris Pla<strong>in</strong>s,<br />

New Jersey, <strong>in</strong> a condo crammed<br />

floor to ceil<strong>in</strong>g with books and<br />

record<strong>in</strong>gs, but no television. His<br />

passions are music and philosophy,<br />

and he is rarely bored. He has a<br />

close friend <strong>in</strong> Rockaway, Denise,<br />

with whom he shares his weekends.<br />

David states, “This isn’t <strong>the</strong> sort<br />

of life I would have predicted for<br />

myself back at <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>,<br />

but nowadays it suits me just f<strong>in</strong>e.”<br />

1979<br />

Glenn Davidson has lived <strong>in</strong> Fort<br />

Worth, Texas, for <strong>the</strong> last 10 years<br />

with his wife, Julie, and <strong>the</strong>ir three<br />

children, Emily (19), Grace (16)<br />

and John (11). Emily is a freshman<br />

at <strong>the</strong> University of Arizona. Glenn<br />

is currently CEO at A.E. Petsche<br />

Co. Inc., a distributor of electronic<br />

components.<br />

Lori Gitow Davilla has written<br />

two books so far and is work<strong>in</strong>g on<br />

a third entitled Perfect Phrases for<br />

Coach<strong>in</strong>g, which will be out <strong>in</strong> 2009.<br />

NA Mentor<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> Web!<br />

The new NA mentor<strong>in</strong>g page has been up and runn<strong>in</strong>g with more and<br />

more mentors and mentees sign<strong>in</strong>g up. If you are a young alum seek<strong>in</strong>g<br />

guidance as you beg<strong>in</strong> your career, or someone who is th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g<br />

about mak<strong>in</strong>g a change, make sure you tap <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> wisdom of <strong>the</strong>se<br />

volunteers. For <strong>in</strong>formation on how to sign up ei<strong>the</strong>r as a mentor or<br />

as a mentee, go to www.newarka.edu and click on <strong>the</strong> mentor<strong>in</strong>g tab<br />

on <strong>the</strong> alumni page.<br />

Cynthia Pollock saw Patty<br />

Cronheim ’78 over <strong>the</strong> summer<br />

when she visited <strong>the</strong> Northwest<br />

with her husband. It was <strong>the</strong> first<br />

time <strong>the</strong>y spent some quality time<br />

toge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong> almost 20 years.<br />

Cynthia cont<strong>in</strong>ues to write for her<br />

local paper, but has spent most of<br />

her time recently as board chair for<br />

her children’s small, <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />

school. Her experience <strong>the</strong>re has<br />

made Cynthia consider work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

for a non-profit organization <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> future.<br />

1981<br />

Last January, Hans Petter Evensen<br />

visited <strong>the</strong> United States and had<br />

d<strong>in</strong>ner with Art Williams, Andy<br />

Mulvihill, Chez D’Annunzio, Mac<br />

Harris, Peter Gruenberg and Joe<br />

Borlo. He enjoyed talk<strong>in</strong>g with<br />

everyone about <strong>the</strong>ir great times<br />

at NA. He also had lunch with<br />

Mr. and Mrs. Harris who hosted<br />

Hans Petter while he was an AFS<br />

student at <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>. He<br />

lives with his wife and two sons<br />

<strong>in</strong> Oslo, Norway.<br />

Sue Karl<strong>in</strong> was <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Canadian<br />

Arctic and <strong>in</strong> western Greenland<br />

report<strong>in</strong>g on how <strong>the</strong> Inuit are<br />

adapt<strong>in</strong>g to global warm<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

<strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g technology. She was<br />

also <strong>in</strong> London report<strong>in</strong>g on an<br />

Oscar-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g visual effects house,<br />

and <strong>the</strong>n was off to Mexico for<br />

some relaxation.<br />

Andy Mulvihill enjoyed attend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> latest alumni soccer game with<br />

former teammates Mac Harris, Art<br />

Williams, Chez D’Annunzio and<br />

Ben Bressler. The highlight for<br />

Andy (besides <strong>the</strong> shorts mishap<br />

dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> team photos) was<br />

<strong>in</strong>troduc<strong>in</strong>g Mac “Bogie” Harris to<br />

his namesake, Vladislav Bogicevic,<br />

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44<br />

Elissa Cohen Krebs ’83 with her husband and children Little Annie, daughter of Tom ’84 and<br />

Helen Delaney<br />

Bogie, at <strong>the</strong> Grasshopper restaurant<br />

after <strong>the</strong> game. The real Bogie<br />

played on <strong>the</strong> New York Cosmos<br />

from 1978 until 1984 and is<br />

currently runn<strong>in</strong>g a club program<br />

at Andy’s field at Ballyowen Golf<br />

Club. Mac and Bogie got <strong>in</strong>to a<br />

long discussion about <strong>the</strong> state<br />

of <strong>the</strong> game and schemed on<br />

strategy for a U.S. men’s world<br />

cup championship.<br />

Phil Strahan and his family<br />

have been liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Sudbury,<br />

Massachusetts, for <strong>the</strong> past six<br />

years. Phil teaches f<strong>in</strong>ance at <strong>the</strong><br />

Carroll School of Management at<br />

Boston College, and his wife, Cat,<br />

is a real estate broker. They have<br />

two boys, Nick (14) and John (12),<br />

who are grow<strong>in</strong>g up way too fast.<br />

His fa<strong>the</strong>r, John Strahan, former<br />

long-time NA teacher, still lives<br />

near <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />

Maplewood. Phil’s sister, Trudi<br />

Strahan Bosk<strong>in</strong> ’78, has been<br />

liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Albany, California, for<br />

<strong>the</strong> past 15 years with her son,<br />

Ben, and daughter, Natalie.<br />

1982<br />

Barrett E<strong>in</strong>augler has wonderful<br />

news. He and his wife, Carol<strong>in</strong>e,<br />

had <strong>the</strong>ir first child, Zachary<br />

Everett, <strong>in</strong> December 2007. They<br />

are currently liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Hoboken,<br />

New Jersey.<br />

1983<br />

25th REUNION<br />

Sandy Asirvatham<br />

1609 Cov<strong>in</strong>gton Street<br />

Baltimore, MD 21230<br />

Sandhya448@verizon.net<br />

(410) 962-8444<br />

Sandy Asirvatham’s record<strong>in</strong>g<br />

from last year, Memoir, was recently<br />

named a “Best Jazz Debut of 2007”<br />

by The Village Voice. Sandy is<br />

beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g to write songs and<br />

prepare for a follow-up project<br />

later this year. She and her husband,<br />

Kev<strong>in</strong>, and <strong>the</strong>ir son, Miles, live <strong>in</strong><br />

Baltimore <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> greater Federal<br />

Hill neighborhood just south of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Inner Harbor. Despite <strong>the</strong> fact<br />

that certa<strong>in</strong> parts of <strong>the</strong> city do<br />

look exactly like scenes from HBO’s<br />

The Wire, <strong>the</strong>y love <strong>the</strong>ir house<br />

and neighborhood, and plan on<br />

rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g urban dwellers for as<br />

long as possible. Sandy is plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to attend <strong>the</strong> 25th Reunion <strong>in</strong><br />

October and looks forward to<br />

see<strong>in</strong>g everyone <strong>the</strong>re.<br />

Stacey Kent’s new album, Breakfast<br />

on <strong>the</strong> Morn<strong>in</strong>g Tram, is now out<br />

on Blue Note/EMI. Her husband’s<br />

song, The Ice Hotel, featured on <strong>the</strong><br />

album, has been named a f<strong>in</strong>alist<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> jazz category of <strong>the</strong> 2007<br />

International Songwrit<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Competition. For more <strong>in</strong>formation<br />

go to www.staceykent.com.<br />

Elissa Cohen Krebs and her<br />

husband, Dan, recently moved<br />

to Brooklyn with <strong>the</strong>ir daughters.<br />

Elissa has returned to teach<strong>in</strong>g<br />

7th and 8th grade English after<br />

a one-year leave of absence. She<br />

has also gotten back <strong>in</strong>to longdistance<br />

runn<strong>in</strong>g, focus<strong>in</strong>g on half<br />

marathons, though she feels her<br />

knees are beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g to give way.<br />

Elissa sees Fran Goldman F<strong>in</strong>k<br />

often and reports that she is great<br />

and liv<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> upper west side<br />

of Manhattan with her husband<br />

and <strong>the</strong>ir two adorable children.<br />

1984<br />

Daniel deCavaignac recently<br />

switched jobs at Citi from Corporate<br />

Bank Technology to IT Strategy, and<br />

now works out of <strong>the</strong> Wall Street<br />

office <strong>in</strong> downtown New York City.<br />

His wife, Diane, and <strong>the</strong>ir two<br />

wonderful daughters, Alyssa (9)<br />

and L<strong>in</strong>dsey (6), live <strong>in</strong> a great old<br />

house <strong>in</strong> Hoboken, New Jersey,<br />

which, Dan claims, is as close to<br />

<strong>the</strong> action as his age allows! He<br />

encourages his classmates to<br />

contact him at daniel.decavaignac@<br />

yahoo.com – unless you are try<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to sell him someth<strong>in</strong>g!


The H<strong>in</strong>son family: Laura, Eli ’85, Eli, and Cynthia<br />

Todd Delaney and his wife, Helen,<br />

have celebrated 17 years toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

Todd works as a salesperson sell<strong>in</strong>g<br />

chemicals to manufacturers. Their<br />

daughter, Annie (5), enjoys school<br />

and Helen enjoys stay<strong>in</strong>g home<br />

and rais<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir daughter. Todd<br />

helped to found a new charity,<br />

Kiwanis Operation Holiday Cheer,<br />

which raised money and provided<br />

more than 200 gifts to <strong>the</strong> children<br />

of service people <strong>in</strong> Ma<strong>in</strong>e this year.<br />

1985<br />

Eli H<strong>in</strong>son and his family have<br />

been liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>g, Texas (a<br />

suburb of Houston), s<strong>in</strong>ce 1993.<br />

They have two children, Laura (9)<br />

and Eli (7). Eli is president of <strong>the</strong><br />

Marcus Corporation, a nationwide<br />

retailer for Direct TV and Dish<br />

Max and Lisa Rose Jacob ’87<br />

Network. His wife, Cynthia, is<br />

division president of Lunar<br />

Homes, Inc.<br />

Mat<strong>the</strong>w A. Mandel and his wife,<br />

Tia, welcomed <strong>the</strong>ir first child,<br />

daughter Hannah Miriam, on<br />

December 1, 2007. Mat<strong>the</strong>w<br />

works as an attorney at Price<br />

Waterhouse and lives with his<br />

family <strong>in</strong> Burl<strong>in</strong>game, California.<br />

1987<br />

Marc Cooperman has recently<br />

become a CFA charter holder.<br />

Lisa Rose Jacob and her husband,<br />

Max, are thrilled to announce <strong>the</strong><br />

birth of <strong>the</strong>ir son, Mat<strong>the</strong>w Aust<strong>in</strong><br />

Jacob, born on September 10, 2007<br />

<strong>in</strong> San Francisco. They are all<br />

do<strong>in</strong>g well, although Lisa missed<br />

see<strong>in</strong>g her classmates at her 20th<br />

Reunion at NA. She and her<br />

husband were married <strong>in</strong> July 2005<br />

at <strong>the</strong> historic Hotel Del Coronado<br />

<strong>in</strong> San Diego. They <strong>the</strong>n spent <strong>the</strong><br />

next seven months fulfill<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

lifelong dream of travel<strong>in</strong>g around<br />

<strong>the</strong> world. On <strong>the</strong>ir honeymoon<br />

<strong>the</strong>y logged over 65,000 miles<br />

and explored 11 countries on five<br />

cont<strong>in</strong>ents. They are now settled<br />

<strong>in</strong> San Francisco where Lisa is <strong>the</strong><br />

director of public relations and<br />

market<strong>in</strong>g for W!LDBRAIN, an<br />

animation and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />

production company. Her husband<br />

is onl<strong>in</strong>e strategy manager at Gap<br />

Inc. Direct.<br />

D.J. Morris won <strong>the</strong> 2007 Florida<br />

Regional Championship Triathlon<br />

Mat<strong>the</strong>w Aust<strong>in</strong> Jacob, son of Max and<br />

Lisa Rose Jacob ’87<br />

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46<br />

Kalenach Wichter ’87 and family at a breakfast honor<strong>in</strong>g her mo<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

(Clydesdale Division), which<br />

qualified him for <strong>the</strong> World<br />

Championship Clydesdale Triathlon<br />

<strong>in</strong> Miami for 200+ pound athletes.<br />

He f<strong>in</strong>ished second <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> world <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> 40+ division. He is presently<br />

tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g for <strong>the</strong> Ford Ironman Lake<br />

Placid <strong>in</strong> July 2008, which consists<br />

of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike<br />

ride, and a 26.2-mile run. D.J.<br />

married his wife, Kristen, <strong>in</strong> 2003<br />

and <strong>the</strong>y live <strong>in</strong> Jupiter, Florida,<br />

where he is <strong>in</strong> real estate and she<br />

is a personal tra<strong>in</strong>er and aerobics<br />

<strong>in</strong>structor.<br />

Kalenah Witcher is still employed<br />

as a school psychologist <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

ever-evolv<strong>in</strong>g city of <strong>Newark</strong>. She<br />

is complet<strong>in</strong>g her doctoral studies<br />

at Rutgers University, and <strong>in</strong> her<br />

spare time enjoys local politics and<br />

recruit<strong>in</strong>g for her undergraduate<br />

school. Aliyah, her cous<strong>in</strong>, is now<br />

11 years old and a blossom<strong>in</strong>g<br />

beauty who excels as a dancer and<br />

fifth grader. Kalenah’s bro<strong>the</strong>r, DJ<br />

Kaleem ’93, travels <strong>the</strong> country<br />

shar<strong>in</strong>g his musical talents from his<br />

home base <strong>in</strong> Los Angeles. Her<br />

sister, Kanileah ’89, with her<br />

husband Mark, has a three-year-old<br />

child, Kalimah, who is a joyful<br />

addition to <strong>the</strong> family. She also<br />

reports that her cous<strong>in</strong>, Amoni<br />

Witcher ’97, recently had her<br />

first child and is happy and do<strong>in</strong>g<br />

well. Dr. Michele Howard<br />

K<strong>in</strong>derman ’87 and her husband<br />

have two children, Simon and<br />

Calv<strong>in</strong>. Michele is a practic<strong>in</strong>g<br />

psychologist. In October 2007,<br />

Kalenah and Kanileah met up with<br />

Drs. Kia Calhoun Grundy ’89<br />

and Onika Popo James ’88. They<br />

were attend<strong>in</strong>g a breakfast honor<strong>in</strong>g<br />

both Dr. Grundy and <strong>the</strong>ir mo<strong>the</strong>r,<br />

Kathleen Witcher. Kalenah is sorry<br />

that she missed her 20th Reunion.<br />

She th<strong>in</strong>ks of her classmates often<br />

and hopes all is well with <strong>the</strong>m<br />

and <strong>the</strong>ir families.<br />

1988<br />

20th REUNION<br />

Wendy Genet Kaplan<br />

83 Duxbury Lane<br />

Longmeadow, MA 01106<br />

wgkap@comcast.net<br />

(917) 330-0656<br />

Melissa Doll<strong>in</strong>ger She<strong>in</strong><br />

17 Broadview Road<br />

Westport, CT 06880<br />

mshe<strong>in</strong>us@yahoo.com<br />

(203) 227-4420<br />

Joey Rae Siegel has had a very<br />

excit<strong>in</strong>g year so far, and she has<br />

never been happier! In January, her<br />

bro<strong>the</strong>r, Robert Siegel ’85, and his<br />

wife, Julia, had boy-and-girl tw<strong>in</strong>s.<br />

Joey was married on February 23,<br />

and her new name is Joey Rae<br />

Kenjorski. She is look<strong>in</strong>g forward<br />

to her 20th Reunion and can’t wait<br />

to catch up with all her classmates.<br />

Joey is presently <strong>the</strong> assistant<br />

general manager of an upscale<br />

cater<strong>in</strong>g facility <strong>in</strong> nor<strong>the</strong>rn New<br />

Jersey. She also breeds and shows<br />

Dachshunds, and has done quite<br />

well <strong>in</strong> shows such as Westm<strong>in</strong>ster.<br />

Wendy Genet Kaplan just relocated<br />

from Short Hills, New Jersey, to<br />

Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She<br />

is married with two children, Myles<br />

and Lucy. Besides be<strong>in</strong>g very busy<br />

with her children, Wendy has her<br />

own bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong> market research.<br />

She also operates ano<strong>the</strong>r bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

with her sisters, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g NA alum<br />

Jill ’83, sell<strong>in</strong>g cashmere products,<br />

lea<strong>the</strong>r products and monogrammed<br />

clogs (www.3sistersny.com).<br />

Melissa Doll<strong>in</strong>ger She<strong>in</strong> is<br />

look<strong>in</strong>g forward to <strong>the</strong> upcom<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Class Reunion. She and Wendy<br />

Genet Kaplan have been busy<br />

try<strong>in</strong>g to track down classmates<br />

and encourage <strong>the</strong>m to attend<br />

Reunion this fall. It has been great<br />

fun talk<strong>in</strong>g with old friends, and<br />

Melissa looks forward to see<strong>in</strong>g<br />

everyone <strong>in</strong> just a few short months.<br />

She advises all her classmates to<br />

get <strong>in</strong> touch with <strong>the</strong> Alumni Office<br />

at <strong>Newark</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> and update<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />

Jason Ste<strong>in</strong>hart and his wife have<br />

two wonderful children. Their


Emily Udd<strong>in</strong>-Alves ’91 and husband Fabio<br />

celebrate daughter Estella Kimberly<br />

daughter, Alyssa Paige (4), enjoys<br />

dance, act<strong>in</strong>g and soccer. Aaron<br />

Zachary (1) loves to roll around at<br />

Gymboree. Both he and his wife<br />

work at Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> legal department<br />

as assistant general counsels. He<br />

reports that everyone is healthy and<br />

happy, and <strong>the</strong>y are very thankful<br />

for that.<br />

Michael Waldorf and his wife,<br />

Julie, live <strong>in</strong> New York City where<br />

he works at <strong>the</strong> hedge fund Paulson<br />

and Company, Inc. They have two<br />

sons, Jonathan (2) and Hayden (1).<br />

1990<br />

Marta Le<strong>in</strong>wand Rav<strong>in</strong> is married<br />

to her wonderful husband, Abe.<br />

They live <strong>in</strong> Kew Gardens, New<br />

York, with <strong>the</strong>ir new son, Jonah,<br />

who was born <strong>in</strong> March 2007.<br />

Marta is a producer at MTV.<br />

Proud grandpa and former faculty<br />

member Jim Mann<strong>in</strong>g reports that<br />

his son, Rob Mann<strong>in</strong>g, and his<br />

wife, Kristen, have a beautiful<br />

baby girl, born <strong>in</strong> October 2007.<br />

1991<br />

Emily Udd<strong>in</strong>-Alves and her<br />

husband, Fabio, celebrated <strong>the</strong><br />

birth of <strong>the</strong>ir daughter, Estela<br />

Kimberly, <strong>in</strong> August 2007. They<br />

Guitar-play<strong>in</strong>g Asher Testa, son of Fred Testa ’93 and Tara Breslow Testa ’94<br />

are all happy and healthy and<br />

liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Providence, Rhode Island.<br />

1992<br />

On November 17, 2007, Deepti<br />

Hajela married Dr. Brian Mart<strong>in</strong>.<br />

Their wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>cluded both<br />

H<strong>in</strong>du and Christian ceremonies.<br />

Nicole Slavitt relaunched <strong>the</strong><br />

street.com website <strong>in</strong> February 2008.<br />

1993<br />

15th REUNION<br />

Jed Rosenthal<br />

165 West 66th Street, Apt 5X<br />

New York, NY 10023<br />

Jed.rosenthal@citigroup.com<br />

(212) 799-1908<br />

Andrea S. Akivis has been named<br />

an associate at <strong>the</strong> law firm of<br />

Mandelbaum Salsburg. She will<br />

practice <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir commercial real<br />

estate department.<br />

Jaime Lehroff Grella and her family<br />

are <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> process of mov<strong>in</strong>g from<br />

Westfield to Liv<strong>in</strong>gston, New Jersey.<br />

She and her husband, Rob, now<br />

have two children, Madelyn (4) and<br />

Camryn (1). Jaime is <strong>the</strong> owner of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Liv<strong>in</strong>gston Educational Center,<br />

which is a center for diagnostic<br />

test<strong>in</strong>g for learn<strong>in</strong>g disabilities and<br />

tutor<strong>in</strong>g. Her husband teaches at<br />

Summit High School and coaches<br />

both boy’s varsity soccer and girl’s<br />

varsity lacrosse.<br />

Fred Testa and Tara Breslow-<br />

Testa ’94 are enjoy<strong>in</strong>g spend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

time with <strong>the</strong>ir son, Asher, who<br />

was born on September 19, 2006.<br />

1994<br />

Ben Cohn was recently featured<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> December issue of W<strong>in</strong>e<br />

Spectator as <strong>the</strong> new and acclaimed<br />

chef de cuis<strong>in</strong>e at Spruce restaurant<br />

<strong>in</strong> San Francisco.<br />

Shireen Gianchandani is vice<br />

president of The Galleon Group.<br />

She reports that she has <strong>Newark</strong><br />

<strong>Academy</strong> alums Mir ’06 and<br />

Maryam Subjally ’03 do<strong>in</strong>g<br />

temp work for her firm.<br />

Lisa Pellaton Kaber and her<br />

husband, Jeremy Kaber, are<br />

delighted to announce <strong>the</strong> arrival<br />

of <strong>the</strong>ir son, Jaxon Isaiah. Jax was<br />

born on October 4, 2007, and<br />

Jeremy and Lisa are over-<strong>the</strong>-moon<br />

happy and enjoy<strong>in</strong>g every m<strong>in</strong>ute<br />

with <strong>the</strong>ir beautiful, healthy son.<br />

They recently moved to Pr<strong>in</strong>ceton.<br />

Erica Silver Kuhn and her husband,<br />

Alex, welcomed <strong>the</strong>ir second child,<br />

Leah Alexandra Kuhn, on October<br />

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48<br />

Jaxon Isaiah, son of Jeremy and Lisa<br />

Pellaton Kaber ’94<br />

14, 2007. She reports that big<br />

bro<strong>the</strong>r Ethan is not sure what to<br />

th<strong>in</strong>k of her, but <strong>the</strong>y are all do<strong>in</strong>g<br />

well. Erica cont<strong>in</strong>ues to work for<br />

Susan G. Komen for <strong>the</strong> Cure as a<br />

senior health education specialist.<br />

Jayne Schapiro Polan and her<br />

husband, Barry, launched<br />

Buttercream Cosmetics, Inc. <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> fall of 2007. They are proud to<br />

announce that <strong>the</strong>y are scheduled<br />

to appear on TV <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> spr<strong>in</strong>g of<br />

2008 with <strong>the</strong>ir first product,<br />

Shampowder Hair Powder, which<br />

refreshes hair between wash<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

“When <strong>the</strong>re’s no time to spare to<br />

wash your hair … Shampowder!”<br />

For more <strong>in</strong>formation visit<br />

www.buttercreamcosmetics.com.<br />

Pamela Helfant Vichengrad and<br />

her husband welcomed <strong>the</strong>ir son,<br />

Gav<strong>in</strong> Phillip, <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> world on<br />

October 5, 2007. Gav<strong>in</strong> jo<strong>in</strong>s his<br />

big sister, Jadyn, who turned three<br />

<strong>in</strong> January.<br />

1995<br />

Alison Litt Andelman and her husband<br />

had a son, Zach, last February.<br />

They live <strong>in</strong> Boston, Massachusetts.<br />

Melanie Salzman Richards and<br />

her husband had <strong>the</strong>ir first baby,<br />

Ellie Caitlyn, <strong>in</strong> October 2007.<br />

They live <strong>in</strong> Alpharetta, Georgia.<br />

Evyan Lieberman Turner got<br />

toge<strong>the</strong>r for a special play date <strong>in</strong><br />

October with her best friends from<br />

Just<strong>in</strong> Gimelstob ’95 stopped by to talk about his annual charity event with a group<br />

of NA middle school students<br />

Big bro<strong>the</strong>r, Ethan, with new little sister, Alexandra – children of Alex and Erica Silver<br />

Kuhn ’94<br />

NA, Allison Halpern Blatt and<br />

Jovan Mastrofilippo Franchetti ’94,<br />

and <strong>the</strong>ir daughters. She reports<br />

that Allison lives <strong>in</strong> Atlanta, Jovan<br />

lives <strong>in</strong> Hoboken and Evyan is <strong>in</strong><br />

Liv<strong>in</strong>gston. She also jo<strong>in</strong>ed up<br />

with Stacy Ackerman Landau and<br />

Allison Halpern Blatt to celebrate<br />

Allison’s 30th birthday and Stacy’s<br />

pregnancy. Evyan also reports that<br />

she got toge<strong>the</strong>r with Alison Litt<br />

Andelman and her son, Zack.<br />

Alison lives <strong>in</strong> Boston.<br />

Anne Vanguesta<strong>in</strong>e and her future<br />

husband are thrilled to announce<br />

<strong>the</strong> birth of <strong>the</strong>ir daughter, Estelle,<br />

<strong>in</strong> May 2007. Estelle jo<strong>in</strong>s her older<br />

sister Chloe (10) who is happy to<br />

f<strong>in</strong>ally have a sibl<strong>in</strong>g after be<strong>in</strong>g an<br />

only child for n<strong>in</strong>e years.<br />

Ali Ek<strong>in</strong>ci Yazicioglu was married<br />

<strong>in</strong> 2001 and had a daughter, Ela,<br />

<strong>in</strong> November 2007. Adis is happy<br />

and enjoy<strong>in</strong>g life with her family<br />

<strong>in</strong> Turkey.<br />

1997<br />

Denise Castelo Fischk<strong>in</strong> was<br />

married <strong>in</strong> August 2005 and spent<br />

her first year of marriage <strong>in</strong> Israel.<br />

They had a baby girl <strong>in</strong> June 2006<br />

and are now expect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir second<br />

child <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> spr<strong>in</strong>g of 2008. Her<br />

bro<strong>the</strong>r Kev<strong>in</strong> ’98 was married to<br />

Mimi Boer <strong>in</strong> July 2006.


Melanie Richards ’95 and her husband with baby Ellie Caitlyn<br />

Josh Ste<strong>in</strong>feld was married <strong>in</strong><br />

August 2007 to Marissa Hockfield.<br />

They married at The Standard<br />

Club <strong>in</strong> Chicago. Follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

wedd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>y had a fantastic<br />

honeymoon <strong>in</strong> Bora Bora, and are<br />

now liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Chicago. Marissa<br />

is pursu<strong>in</strong>g a master’s degree <strong>in</strong><br />

education and Josh is work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

as an executive compensation<br />

consultant for Towers Perr<strong>in</strong>.<br />

1998<br />

10th REUNION<br />

Lisa Shah Sen<br />

1368 Commonwealth Avenue<br />

Apt. 10<br />

Allston, MA 02134<br />

lisashahsen@gmail.com<br />

(781) 608-5702<br />

Lauren Jacobs organized <strong>the</strong> first<br />

Walk for Vision <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> tri-state area<br />

on October 14, 2007 <strong>in</strong> Verona<br />

Park. An annual event held <strong>in</strong><br />

Boston to raise money for <strong>the</strong><br />

Ocular Immunology and Uveitis<br />

Foundation, Lauren wanted to<br />

have <strong>the</strong> same event locally and<br />

<strong>in</strong>volve people <strong>in</strong> her area. Uveitis,<br />

<strong>the</strong> auto-immune <strong>in</strong>flammatory eye<br />

disease Lauren has had s<strong>in</strong>ce age<br />

11, is <strong>the</strong> third lead<strong>in</strong>g cause of<br />

bl<strong>in</strong>dness worldwide. With over 6o<br />

people <strong>in</strong> attendance, and rais<strong>in</strong>g<br />

almost $9000, Lauren describes<br />

<strong>the</strong> walk as a “huge success.” In<br />

attendance were Sophie Pizem,<br />

Julie Jacobs ’01, Sam Jacobs ’08<br />

and Erica Jacobs ’12. Lauren<br />

plans to hold <strong>the</strong> same event next<br />

fall, so please contact her if you<br />

are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> participat<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Mo<strong>the</strong>rs and daughters: Evyan Lieberman Turner ’95, Allison Halpern Blatt ’95 and<br />

Jovan Mastrofilippo Franchetti ’94<br />

Evan Michelson was married to<br />

Dr. Ilysa Kimball <strong>in</strong> Morristown,<br />

New Jersey. In attendance were<br />

Hea<strong>the</strong>r Michelson ’01 as maid<br />

of honor, and friends Michael<br />

Carniol and Brian Prystowsky.<br />

Brian Prystowsky is a second-year<br />

resident <strong>in</strong> a three-year tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

program for pediatrics at Baystate<br />

Medical Center <strong>in</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield,<br />

Massachusetts. He will most likely<br />

be go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to primary care pediatrics<br />

when he completes his tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g. His<br />

future location depends on where<br />

his fiancée will match for her residency<br />

tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> family medic<strong>in</strong>e.<br />

1999<br />

Dan Axelrod recently graduated<br />

from San Diego State with an MBA<br />

degree. He is an <strong>in</strong>ternet market<strong>in</strong>g<br />

manager at Real Health Laboratories.<br />

L<strong>in</strong>dsay Granet and Adam Rosen<br />

were married on October 27, 2007<br />

<strong>in</strong> North Caldwell, New Jersey.<br />

L<strong>in</strong>dsay works <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> legal recruit<strong>in</strong>g<br />

department <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Manhattan<br />

office of Sidely Aust<strong>in</strong>, LLP. Adam<br />

is now pursu<strong>in</strong>g his MBA at<br />

Fordham University. They live <strong>in</strong><br />

New York City.<br />

Bobby Lynch graduated from<br />

Five Towns College with a music<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess degree while work<strong>in</strong>g at<br />

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50<br />

NA Freshman Steven Wilf and David Green ’99 at <strong>the</strong> Pan American Maccabi Games<br />

<strong>in</strong> Buenos Aires<br />

Atlantic Records. In 2003, he<br />

landed a record deal on Atlantic/<br />

Lava with The Franky Perez Band.<br />

The band toured <strong>the</strong> world with<br />

acts such as John Mayer, Sheryl<br />

Crow, The Doobie Bro<strong>the</strong>rs,<br />

ZZTop, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Foo<br />

Fighters and more. After two years<br />

on <strong>the</strong> road, he started play<strong>in</strong>g<br />

with Southside Johnny and <strong>the</strong><br />

Asbury Jukes, and is still currently<br />

play<strong>in</strong>g with Johnny. Last w<strong>in</strong>ter,<br />

Bobby also started play<strong>in</strong>g with<br />

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, but<br />

left <strong>the</strong>m to tour with Jesse Mal<strong>in</strong>.<br />

Right now he is play<strong>in</strong>g with<br />

various acts as a freelancer and<br />

frequently with Southside. He has<br />

lost contact with many of his NA<br />

friends, but thought it was great to<br />

get <strong>the</strong> NA holiday postcard. Bobby<br />

has started his own management<br />

agency and is currently manag<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Universal Record<strong>in</strong>g Artist Lillian<br />

Garcia, along with his own career.<br />

Stacy Rapacon became engaged<br />

<strong>in</strong> December to David Hodas of<br />

Philadelphia. They are plann<strong>in</strong>g an<br />

October 2009 wedd<strong>in</strong>g. Stacy lives<br />

<strong>in</strong> Chevy Chase, Maryland, where<br />

she is a reporter for Kipl<strong>in</strong>ger’s<br />

Personal F<strong>in</strong>ance magaz<strong>in</strong>e.<br />

2000<br />

Christ<strong>in</strong>e Telyan has moved to<br />

Boston where she is work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

toward an MBA degree at Harvard<br />

Bus<strong>in</strong>ess School.<br />

2001<br />

In <strong>the</strong> spr<strong>in</strong>g of 2007, Lisa Warren<br />

graduated from Connecticut College<br />

Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum<br />

laude with honors and dist<strong>in</strong>ction<br />

<strong>in</strong> human development. She was<br />

certified <strong>in</strong> museum studies and<br />

elementary education, w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g both<br />

<strong>the</strong> museum studies and human<br />

development department awards.<br />

In June, Lisa accepted a fellowship<br />

at <strong>the</strong> Museum of Science where<br />

she gives live presentations, teaches<br />

classes for students and teachers,<br />

and provides outreach activities<br />

for elementary students <strong>in</strong> Boston.<br />

She loves work<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>the</strong><br />

Model alum, Lyndsey Scott ’02<br />

museum’s live animal collection,<br />

goof<strong>in</strong>g around with her wacky –<br />

yet brilliant – colleagues, and<br />

liv<strong>in</strong>g a short T-ride away from<br />

one of her closest NA friends,<br />

Yasi Hashemi.<br />

2002<br />

Julie Fiocco will be married <strong>in</strong><br />

May 2008 <strong>in</strong> downtown Chicago.<br />

Christ<strong>in</strong>a Palermo is currently<br />

work<strong>in</strong>g at <strong>the</strong> Division for Youth<br />

Services. She also teaches part time<br />

and has just registered for her<br />

provisional certificate.<br />

Nikhil Rao is perform<strong>in</strong>g long-form<br />

improvisational comedy on a house<br />

team at The Peoples Improv Theater<br />

Are You Still Liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />

with Mom and Dad?<br />

Well, accord<strong>in</strong>g to our records, many of you are. We know you have<br />

probably moved on, and might even have a family of your own by<br />

now, but we need you to update your address with us before we can<br />

move you out of your old room <strong>in</strong> our database. Please take a few<br />

m<strong>in</strong>utes and update your <strong>in</strong>formation with us by ei<strong>the</strong>r visit<strong>in</strong>g<br />

www.newarka.edu and logg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> to <strong>the</strong> alumni portion of <strong>the</strong> site, or<br />

by contact<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> alumni relations office at jmaffei@newarka.edu.


Clockwise from <strong>the</strong> top: Rachel Kl<strong>in</strong>ghoffer Bender ’01, Lara Samet ’01, Dana Schlossberg ’01,<br />

Dana Cash ’01, Becca Schwartz ’01<br />

<strong>in</strong> New York City. He has a free<br />

show every Wednesday at 7:00 pm,<br />

and would love for all to come and<br />

laugh. The <strong>the</strong>ater is located at 154<br />

West 29th Street between 6th and<br />

7th Avenues.<br />

Lyndsey Scott cont<strong>in</strong>ues to act<br />

and model full time <strong>in</strong> New York<br />

City and Los Angeles. She has also<br />

just begun her first year at Seton<br />

Hall’s Stillman Graduate School<br />

of Bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />

Dan Vollmayer has been mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> rounds <strong>in</strong>tern<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> production<br />

and writ<strong>in</strong>g departments<br />

for Meredith Vieira, David Letterman<br />

and Conan O’Brien s<strong>in</strong>ce graduat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

from <strong>the</strong> Connecticut School of<br />

Broadcast<strong>in</strong>g. He also does stand-up<br />

comedy rout<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> New York City<br />

comedy clubs and hosts an openmike<br />

comedy show once a week<br />

<strong>in</strong> Manhattan.<br />

2003<br />

5TH REUNION<br />

Dave Mazzuca<br />

David.mazzuca@gmail.com<br />

(908) 346-0272<br />

Evan Sills<br />

10101 Grosvenor Place<br />

Apt. 1201<br />

Rockville, MD 20852<br />

Evan.sills@gmail.com<br />

(908) 451-9364<br />

Lauren Anderson<br />

4545 Connecticut Avenue<br />

Apt 706<br />

Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, D.C. 20008<br />

Lauren.h.anderson@gmail.com<br />

(201) 407-9094<br />

Georgia Green graduated from<br />

Berkeley <strong>in</strong> May 2007. She has<br />

spent some time travel<strong>in</strong>g around<br />

California, Ma<strong>in</strong>e, New Jersey<br />

and Hawaii.<br />

2004<br />

Gordon Convery was named a<br />

James and Sarah Bowdo<strong>in</strong> Scholar<br />

at Bowdo<strong>in</strong> College where he is<br />

a senior. Bowdo<strong>in</strong> Scholars are<br />

honored as members of <strong>the</strong> dean’s<br />

list comprised of <strong>the</strong> top 75<br />

academic students <strong>in</strong> each class.<br />

In addition to this honor, Gordon<br />

is goalie for <strong>the</strong> men’s lacrosse<br />

team for <strong>the</strong> fourth year.<br />

Larissa Shnayder will graduate<br />

from Case Western University <strong>in</strong><br />

May with a bachelor’s degree <strong>in</strong><br />

economics and <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />

studies. She will also graduate<br />

from paramedic school <strong>in</strong> August<br />

after hav<strong>in</strong>g worked as an EMT<br />

for three years. In October, she<br />

will most likely be leav<strong>in</strong>g for<br />

sub-Saharan Africa with <strong>the</strong> Peace<br />

Corps as a health service worker.<br />

2005<br />

Jon Allocca spent <strong>the</strong> spr<strong>in</strong>g<br />

semester of his junior year study<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> London at University College.<br />

He enjoys be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> London where<br />

he can see his aunt and cous<strong>in</strong>s<br />

who live <strong>the</strong>re. When he returns<br />

he will move <strong>in</strong>to his apartment<br />

<strong>in</strong> New York.<br />

Sam Birnbaum reports that his<br />

soccer team at Carleton College<br />

had <strong>the</strong>ir best season <strong>in</strong> school<br />

history, and was nationally ranked<br />

for <strong>the</strong> first time. With a 16-game<br />

unbeaten streak, <strong>the</strong>y captured<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir first regular season MIAC<br />

title. Sam had an <strong>in</strong>credible season<br />

and looks forward to play<strong>in</strong>g aga<strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong> his senior year.<br />

Jason Cali is president of his<br />

fraternity at <strong>the</strong> University of<br />

Pennsylvania and play<strong>in</strong>g club<br />

lacrosse this spr<strong>in</strong>g. He has been <strong>in</strong><br />

touch with Sean McGaughan ’99,<br />

and hopes to have Sean’s group,<br />

Metermaids, perform at Penn.<br />

Jason plans on study<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />

this summer. He has taken four<br />

semesters of Ch<strong>in</strong>ese, and is<br />

look<strong>in</strong>g forward to master<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> language.<br />

Bridget Duffy spent <strong>the</strong> semester<br />

study<strong>in</strong>g fashion design <strong>in</strong> Rome,<br />

and used <strong>the</strong> opportunity to travel<br />

all over western Europe. While<br />

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Raquel Alonso ’06 and Jonathan Lenz ’06<br />

attend<strong>in</strong>g Oktoberfest, she met up<br />

with classmates Ashley Cyburt<br />

and Will Richardson.<br />

Sarah Kirk spent <strong>the</strong> fall semester<br />

of her junior year <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

on her Ch<strong>in</strong>ese language skills. In<br />

October she presented a paper at<br />

an academic conference on public<br />

adm<strong>in</strong>istration. She returned to<br />

Middlebury for <strong>the</strong> spr<strong>in</strong>g term.<br />

Molly McGaughan is spend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

her spr<strong>in</strong>g semester study<strong>in</strong>g at<br />

Queen Mary College <strong>in</strong> London.<br />

She is happy to be able to spend<br />

time with Lawrence Jewkes and<br />

to travel to Florence, Italy to see<br />

Cassie Coggeshall.<br />

Scott Simontacchi spent <strong>the</strong> fall<br />

semester at Williams College,<br />

Mystic Seaport’s Maritime Studies<br />

Program. He is back at Vanderbilt<br />

for <strong>the</strong> spr<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Doug Vollmayer spent <strong>the</strong><br />

spr<strong>in</strong>g semester of his junior year<br />

study<strong>in</strong>g at <strong>the</strong> University of Leeds<br />

<strong>in</strong> England. He has <strong>in</strong>terned at<br />

MSNBC and CBS over <strong>the</strong> summers,<br />

and was accepted to <strong>the</strong> Schreyer<br />

Honors College at Penn State<br />

University. Doug hosts Penn State’s<br />

late-night talk show, and works on<br />

a number of news programs for<br />

<strong>the</strong> school on <strong>the</strong> production end.<br />

2006<br />

Sophomore year at Penn is go<strong>in</strong>g<br />

very well for Raquel Alonso. She<br />

is enjoy<strong>in</strong>g her classes and is now<br />

a declared communications major<br />

with a concentration <strong>in</strong> culture.<br />

Raquel is look<strong>in</strong>g forward to go<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to Colombia this summer with her<br />

roommate to perform <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />

research through a Penn grant. She<br />

reports that Jonathan Lenz is also<br />

do<strong>in</strong>g well at RPI, mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> dean’s<br />

list. He and Amit Bhatia <strong>in</strong>tend to<br />

travel to Japan this summer to<br />

study Japanese.<br />

Ben Cohen was elected sports<br />

editor for Volume 104 of Duke<br />

University’s The Chronicle.<br />

Louis Neblett is work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> IT<br />

support, solv<strong>in</strong>g technical issues<br />

for various companies while<br />

attend<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> University of Delaware.<br />

2007<br />

Kar<strong>in</strong>a Puttieva had two of her<br />

poems published <strong>in</strong> The Haverford<br />

Review. The poems were orig<strong>in</strong>ally<br />

<strong>in</strong>spired by an IB extended essay<br />

and by a text from a <strong>Newark</strong><br />

<strong>Academy</strong> AP/IB English class.<br />

Eric Rattner was a member of <strong>the</strong><br />

gold medal-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g, USA boy’s<br />

baseball team at <strong>the</strong> 11th Pan<br />

American Maccabi Games <strong>in</strong> Buenos<br />

Aires, from December 26 through<br />

January 2. Eric is a freshman at<br />

Syracuse University.<br />

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