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20 message from Alumni Board President Jay Adair ’93 Dear Alumni, In my last address to you I sought for each of us to reflect upon what has made our St. Martin’s experience so unique. The lasting memories, still fresh to so many of us years, and, perhaps, decades later, speak to the value of our membership in a small, yet fiercely dynamic community. We are the privileged membership of a fraternity whose legacy combines small town values with worldwide impact. That is St. Martin’s. As with any living legacy, its viability and posterity are subject to those charged with cultivating it. Willingly or not, we carry this responsibility to our school, and it is one from which we cannot shy away. Our names are forever woven into the fabric of St. Martin’s, just as it is hewn into us. During our time at STM, we, as students, received far more than we could possibly give. The teachers, coaches, counselors opened our eyes as we took advantage of the programs and resources that only STM could provide. Only once we left and accumulated the wisdom that can come only with age and experience could we understand that we give back to our alma mater each and every day with how we live our lives and pursue our dreams. We must pay it forward. When family calls, we respond. As with any family, we experience ups and downs, peaks and valleys. We get to feel the proper emotions when these occur. What we do not get to do is to feel nothing. What we do not get to do is be ambivalent. In Proverbs, King Solomon opines that “A good name is better than great riches.” I ascribe to that wholeheartedly. St. Martin’s has a terrific name, and it will continue to be a terrific name, but we, as alumni make it that way. The two ways we do this are in how we conduct ourselves in our daily lives and our engagement with the school. We cannot forget from whence we came, lest our achievements in life become less meaningful. We, as alumni, need to be more forthcoming with our input, both positive and constructive. Therefore, I am asking you, challenging you in fact, to inform me of your thoughts, ideas, and desires regarding the school we all love. I ask that you email me at jamesadair33@yahoo.com. We are the driving force of St. Martin’s. We carry its banner wherever we go. Our reputation is its reputation. Its legacy is also part of ours. Members of the 50-year reunion Class of '60 with Fr. John Stone Jenkins at the Dorothy Porter Service Award Chapel
Treasured Tradition A Tribute to St. Martin’s Episcopal School by Jeanne Andry Landry ’82 Before Christmas, I was at a luncheon where I met Margaret Dannenberg Bossier. Although we are both graduates of St. Martin’s we had never met. She and I spent quite some time talking about our alma mater, and I told her why St. Martin’s will always mean so much to me. She asked if I would write and tell you my experience, so I am doing so. I attended St. Martin’s for only one year (1981-1982). I was a student at Ecole Classique from 1969-1981. For various reasons, I personally met with the then Headmaster, Harold Whitman, and applied to transfer to St. Martin’s. I was accepted as an incoming senior – a rare occurrence. I could not have been greeted more warmly. St. Martin’s had won the WYES Varsity Quiz Bowl competition in 1981. Nevertheless, I was allowed to practice with the team over the summer before I entered St. Martin’s, and later, try out for the team. I was a member of the team that won the State Championship in 1982 – defeating Newman in the semi-finals and De La Salle in the finals. Although I was only at St. Martin’s for one year, I was asked to join Cum Laude. There were some classes I had to take with freshman in order to graduate. I remember one class in particular – Western Civilization, taught by Dorothy Porter. She created a special role for me as a kind of teacher’s assistant – which not only made me feel special, but truly enriched my learning experience. My English teacher, Vivienne Guild, graduated from Wellesley College. Despite the fact that I had already been accepted at Tulane early decision, Ms. Guild convinced me to apply to Wellesley. I had honestly never considered that I might be qualified to be accepted at such a prestigious college. However, through the combined and devoted efforts of St. Martin’s educators (Mrs. Porter, Ms. Guild, Mr. Whitman, Fr. Ralph Byrd, Bonnie Baine, Dr. Joseph Thorton – the list goes on) I was accepted at Wellesley and went on to graduate with honors with a double major St. Martin’s Episcopal School’s 1981- 1982 Varsity Quiz Bowl Team Jeanne Andry; Scott Zander, Captain; Hans Jonassen; Jill DeMonte; Standing: Mel Leavitt, host; June Wells, faculty; Bonnie Baine, faculty; John Wallin 1st Alternate in English and History. I later graduated from Emory University Law School. During college and law school, I spent one summer studying at Harvard, and one at Queen’s College, Oxford. I can honestly say I owe these accomplishments in great part to St. Martin’s. It was St. Martin’s that truly made me believe in myself, taught me to think BIG, and gave me the confidence I needed to excel. Not only academic excellence – but as a wife, mother, law partner and person of the world. My year at St. Martin’s was a turning point, and I would be remiss if I did not pay tribute. 21
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Page 3 and 4: message from the Interim Headmaster
Page 5 and 6: The Rev. John Stone Jenkins and the
Page 7 and 8: Chapel Dedication and Consecration
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Page 17 and 18: served popcorn at Family Fest, and
Page 19 and 20: message from Director of Advancemen
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Page 25 and 26: Dr. John O. Gage ‘59 accepts the
Page 27 and 28: Scattered Saints 1951 Class Agent:
Page 29 and 30: Christmas Pictures 2009 The Richard
Page 31 and 32: The Fretwell family: Mike, Aimee Al
Page 33 and 34: The Myers family: Paul, Lauren Vedr
Page 35 and 36: The Crawford family: Mark, Kimberle
Page 37 and 38: 1993 Class Agents: Katie Faught, 51
Page 39 and 40: 8th annual Class of 2002 Thanksgivi
Page 41 and 42: Weddings Nihal Godiwala ‘98 and M
Page 43 and 44: Grandparents Day 2009

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