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BreviA news from the school the 2006–2007 school year was remarkable. there is much to be proud of, due in no small part to the talented administrators, faculty and students who continue to embody the mission and honor the legacy of academic excellence at our nation’s oldest school. [ aCademiC honors ] Head Master Cornelia A. Kelley H’44’s leadership of the Latin School ended with a truly gracious moment. For the first time in the history of the school, every graduating senior received an award at Prize Night. This momentous occasion represents nearly $870,000 of financial assistance to the class of 2007. The 2007 National Achievement Scholarship finalists were: Jennica Allen, Nicole Bush, Francheska Dominique and Christopher La Fortune. Semi-finalists in the Merit Scholar Competition were: Jake Edelman, Louis Gao, Kathreen Harrison, Tim Lu, Author, Author The authors in our ranks continue to entertain and inform. Three new books from graduates of Alma Mater have hit the shelves. John F. Dobbyn ’55 has published a new novel called Neon Dragon, which brings to life the legal detective team of Michael Knight and Lex Devlin, who have been featured in a dozen short stories in such publications as Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine and Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. Dobbyn is a professor of law at Villanova University and author of numerous legal books and short fiction. Look What I Found Underneath the Bed, a new novel by Kamaul (Reid) David ’91, chronicles the escapades of a young black 4 Bulletin fall 2007 Shuo Qi, Kathryn Roth, Colin Santangelo, RN Tharu, Shuang Wu, Cheng Xing and Linda Zheng. Fifty-four students from the class of 2008 have been invited to participate in the National Merit Program’s College Plans Reporting Service. The harvard Prize Book Award recipients were Alexander Souroufis and Claudia Tenen. The Prize Book is awarded to an outstanding student who combines excellence in scholarship and high character with achievement in other fields. A recent College Board analysis has determined that male coming of age in Boston. Based on his own experiences in the moving industry, he shares life lessons through stories of perseverance. Jon Merz ’88 has authored a new book with former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion, Rich Franklin, titled, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Ultimate Fighting. it is a primer for anyone interested in the combat sport of mixed martial arts. BLS leads the nation in both participation and performance in AP italian Language among large-size schools. Kudos to Ms. Silvana Myette and the italian department, who were commended for enabling the broadest segment of overall student body to earn a score of three or higher. [ arts ] Susan Shian is one of three BPS recipients of a $1000 Grace Aznive Art Scholarship, awarded by judges Laura Ziman of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Roger Dell of the harvard Graduate School of education. Shian also received a Rollins Griffith memorial scholarship. Both awards are for students who plan to study creative arts in college. once again the BLS Big Band wowed audiences at the State Finals, taking home another gold medal, with outstanding Musicianship awards going to Kyle Miles, Jake Sherman and Galen MacDonald. Not to be outdone by their Big Band peers, BLS musicians also impressed at the Massachusetts instrumental and Choral Conductors Association Concert Band Festival. The Concert String orchestra won a gold medal and performed in the annual showcase at Symphony hall, while the Senior Band won a silver medal. Jake Sherman received an “essentially ellington” certificate of merit in recognition of his dedication and musical achievement in an outstanding performance of the music of edward Kennedy “Duke” ellington at the Lincoln Center program. Sherman also received the Most Valuable Player award for Division i in the state of Massachusetts for his work on the piano. Accomplished thespian Emily Mayer was cast as the teen host and roving reporter of NPR’s From the Top, the nationally broadcast show that is housed locally at the New england Conservatory. The BLS production of “Kid Simple” advanced to the semi-final round of the state drama festival, with Robert Ramirez and Brittany Halls winning acting awards. The sound design award went to Saul Slezas and Megan Gianniny. Denise Nguyen designed the winning poster in the english department’s “Una
the dream team Three new assistant head masters, along with a trusted veteran, bring energy and experience to Head Master Mooney Teta’s direction. When new head Master Lynne Mooney Teta ’86 was ushered in, it was a celebration worthy of a rock star by all accounts. if Mooney Teta is the front woman, her three new assistant head masters and a 42-year veteran comprise the band that make this BLS unit a smashing success. The new assistant head masters—Sherry Lewis-daPonte ’88, Beth McCoy and Alexandra Montes McNeil P’10—join veteran Assistant head Master Malcolm Flynn to create a powerhouse of academic experience, charged with everything from disciplinary matters to grading to ensuring a rigorous curriculum at Latin School. Lewis-daPonte, who received her undergraduate degree in classics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a master’s in education and certificate of advanced graduate study from UMass Boston taught Latin at BLS for 13 years prior to this appointment. She stewards 8th grade students through a crucial transition when they often have a difficult time balancing academic and social obligations. She also oversees the interdisciplinary Connections Program and nurtures collaborative relationships with institutions like the isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. For McCoy, her new role means exposure to a larger and more diverse student body, with an intense focus on academic requirements. Prior to BLS, McCoy received her B.A. in education and psychology from Colgate University and a master’s in school leadership from the harvard Graduate School of education. She met Mooney Teta while McCoy was a middle school science teacher in Needham, and most recently she served as assistant principal for two years at Cohasset Middle-high School. Montes McNeil, former physics master/program director of the Latin School science department for 11 years, holds degrees from MiT and Boston College, and is responsible for Class Vi. She oversees the Praefecture, a group of about 100 seniors who volunteer as school monitors, in addition to coordinating parent conferences and academic cluster areas. Flynn served as an english master for 34 years prior to moving into his administrative role nine years ago. he’s a graduate of Boston College with a master’s degree from Columbia University and a master’s of education administration from UMass Boston. he oversees disciplinary matters, acts as program director of health and Physical education, serves as extracurricular advisor to groups like the Argo and Register. he bears the moniker of “school historian” and is often the source of questions for the BLS Points of Pride history contest. As a collaborative unit, Lewis-daPonte says the assistant headmasters are excited about the school’s growth and about helping to make Latin School’s “future even more brilliant than its past.” —J.G. Schola, Unus Liber” contest, which has been posted around the school to promote summer reading. Twenty-two music students were accepted to Senior District and 23 students were accepted to Junior District. Twelve BLS music department students were accepted to All-State. These represent record numbers in all three categories. The Un-Common Theatre’s summer production of “Rent,” directed by Ms. Crista Crewdson, with musical direction by Mr. Christopher Charig and Mr. Ryan Snyder on percussion in the pit, has won this year’s New england Theatre Conference Moss hart Award, youth theatre division. BLS students involved in the production were Brittany Halls, BreviA FRoM ToP: Beth McCoy, Alexandra Montes McNeil P’10 and Sherry Lewis-daPonte ’88 join veteran Malcolm Flynn to form the assistant head master team. Kathleen Pierre, Tori Coyne, Billy Thompson, Megan Gianniny and Korey McIsaac. Congratulations to all! [ CLassiCs ] Thirteen students took awards in this year’s Medusa Mythology exam—which was unusually difficult to prepare for— making their achievement even more rewarding. Jacob Meister and Anna fall 2007 Bulletin 5
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