Opening Remarks - Athletics Director Sue Cabot

Good evening and thank you all for being here as we celebrate the Spring Season on the island, and oh were there times that and island it was. Before we get started, I want to offer some thanks to those who are important to the operation of the Athletic Dept. A special thanks to Mrs. Scanlon, she anticipates the needs to the teams, coaches and athletes and does whatever it takes to help the athletic program. Coach McKillop and Coach True, thank you for your work this spring with scheduling details and jumping in where ever needed. A special shout out to Joe and Keith for their work in cage and to Craig for his work on the fields and playing areas! MacG, Ms. Sapula, Stu thank you for your compassion caring for our athletes injuries and getting them back on the field, pool, track or court as quickly as possible. Thank you to Mr. Cunningham and the communications team for their work supporting athletics via the web and social media and to Flik for working with us on making sure our athletes are fed. I would also like to take this time to thank all of the parents for supporting our athletes, coaches athletic program throughout this season. A special shout out to the coaches, who genuinely share their love of the game, their commitment, their passion and their dedication to making our teams better and making sure that Loomis athletics is an important component of your educational experience. Let’s give them a hand! I would be remiss if I did not give a special note of appreciation to Mr. Purdy, for his role and work as the Meet Director of the NEPSTA championship this past Saturday. It takes a village to pull something off on this level and certainly our coaching staff, our athletes and athletic department did a great job. Thank you to all. It is hard to believe that this is the end of our Spring season, just as the weather is beginning to feel a little more like spring. This Spring saw just about every type of weather one could see in NE – snow, hail, tornado warnings, high winds and lots of cold days and lots of rainy ones, you all played through whatever was thrown at you, LC athletes and coaches rose to the challenges and persevered through less than ideal conditions to complete another impressive season for Loomis Chaffee Athletics this year. Our teams did well, and you should all be proud. The Girls Lacrosse team defended their FL Championship. Our Baseball Team captured the FL championship, Girls Golf captured the Pippy O’Connor – which is Girls golfs equivalent to a NE Championship; On two consecutive very wet cool Saturdays, The Boys Track team captured their 3rd consecutive Founders League Championship and this past Saturday won the Div. I NE Championship for the first time since 1987 with a decisive victory over a strong field of contenders – congratulations for a great season and effort this past weekend. Our girls track team also stepped up to the challenge finishing in FL and taking home some hardware with an impressive 3rd place in a field of 12 in NE’s… A total team effort with our Boys tennis team as they earned a spot in the elite 8, played strong against a formidable Groton team in the first round. Our Girls tennis team fared well in the DeVillFranca tournament at Kent – due to weather it was shortened to a doubles tournament with Eleanor Struthers and Bailey Prete medaling. Each team improved each day and played hard right to the last game! You didn’t

give up, you played with passion and enthusiasm, and I hope cherished your times together this season. At this time if I could ask the seniors to stand – A salute to you - out of 198 members of the class of 2018 - 152 of you have been awarded at least 1 Varsity letter and you have accumulated a total of 572 varsity letters. You have contributed to 6 NEPSAC Championships, 32 Founders League Championships, Colonial, PKO, Shaler, Canterbury, Cuppola, PA Invitational championships, Pippy ‘O, a myriad of track and field and swim and diving records; 10 individual Founders League champions and 5 New England champions, Swim and Running Relay champions, Penn Relay Champions, All Americans, and a host of great honors and individual accomplishments. Quiet an Impressive group! As your Loomis career quickly draws to a close, take time to connect with your friends, teammates and coaches who have helped you grow, who you have shared tears in both victory and defeat, reflect on your experiences and find personal satisfaction in giving your best on behalf of your team and the school. Loomis Chaffee congratulates all of you for all you have accomplished and for all that you have given to Loomis athletics over the years. We Thank you for your years of service and leadership and I wish you the best as you pursue your passions in life. Good Luck Class of 2018! Remember, you always have a home here on the Island. To the underclassmen - I hope you can reflect upon your experiences this past year and take away the lessons from the seniors and PG’s so you are ready to take on the challenge of leading LC athletics next year and beyond - Be your best self and teammate. At this time, we are going to go out of the norm to recognize 2 seniors who have given a lot of themselves for our athletic program and our athletes. They have truly embodied the ideals of the LC athletic program and have been selfless leaders all three terms in their respective roles and volunteering their time. They both have found a passion for their work and have done it at a high level. I would like to ask Mr. MacG to come up to give out a special Athletic department award. I would like to ask Mr. Cunningham to come to the stage to give out another special Athletic Department award. Thank you Jordan and Sam and we wish you the best on your journeys. We are often so busy and playing at the same time, I hope you take this opportunity to enjoy the slide show of all of the teams and listen and enjoy the many memories our coaches will share with you about each team. Go Pelicans. The Loomis Athletics Department Golden Mic Award - Sports Information Director John Cunningham This award goes to a kid who has dedicated a lot of his own personal time to Loomis athletics, and more specifically, to all of you student/athletes. He racked up a bunch of awards yesterday

at our school meeting, and it is only fair that the athletics department honor him as well for all of his work. This year alone, Sam Goldfarb broadcasted 24 livestreamed games for the athletics department, and he has been broadcasting for Loomis since his sophomore year. If you have ever listened to a Sam Goldfarb broadcasted game, they are absolutely electric. The lacrosse team suffered some tough losses this year, but as a coach Sam made watching the film much more bearable. Sam did such a nice job broadcasting this year, that NEPSAC asked him to serve as the color commentator in the girls basketball Class A and Class AA Championship games at Nobles, and the emails I got about Sam’s work that day were stellar. I think what Sam does is unique not only because he does such a great job on the mic, but because he loves to watch you all play and he loves supporting all of you. You can hear the anguish in his voice when the Pelicans give up a goal or some points, and when we score or win there is nobody happier than Sam, and it shows in his broadcasts. Whether it’s writing stories about Loomis athletics in The Log, or draining three pointers over me and coach Dial in the faculty vs. club basketball game (a rather sore subject), Sam does everything with a smile on his face, and he does it because he loves being a part of Loomis athletics. It’s simply contagious for everyone around him. Next year Sam is continuing his broadcasting pursuits at Davidson College, and I’m sure he’ll find a way to work on the production crew of the Davidson College Men’s basketball A10 TV team, simply because he will walk right up there and ask for a job, and before you know it, he’ll be on ESPN broadcasting all of Nelson’s games, shouting into the mic with pure joy watching Nelson dunk the ball. I expect nothing less of him in all honesty. So, as a department, we wanted to honor Sam with the first ever Loomis Chaffee Athletics Golden Mic award. Congratulations Sam, for everything that you do for Loomis athletics, and good luck in the next few years, as the future is incredibly bright for you. Girls Varsity Water Polo Speech - Head Coach Ed Pond

The Athletic Department recently polled faculty members about the value of athletics as part of the broader Loomis Chaffee experience. As an interscholastic coach of forty-four teams over the past twenty-two years, I’ve worked with hundreds of athletes ranging from the complete novice to elite All-American’s headed off to high level college careers. I coached teams that competed for and won championships and teams that felt like they won a championship when they achieved a singular triumph in their last contest of the regular season. The value of the experience, in my mind, is found in the joy of playing, the rituals of practice and the making of friendships. This spring, for two hours each afternoon, we disconnected from screens, dove

into a new adventure, engaged with teammates and opponents face to face and embraced the opportunity to learn. This year’s team perhaps more than any I have coached possessed the “growth mindset” we’ve talked so much about in recent years. None of the girls on the water polo team had ever played the sport before arriving to the island. Basketball players accustomed to fast breaks and pressing defense were introduced to the eggbeater kick and how exhausting it is to simply “hold position” in the water. Elite hockey players, so graceful on ice, discovered the challenge of moving themselves and a ball through water in its liquid state, especially when an opponent is grabbing a wrist or tugging at a suit. Soccer players, skilled with their feet, learned to dribble, pass and shoot with their hands. Seasoned swimmers who race so efficiently in their lanes discovered that in water polo, swimming is just a prelude to wrestling, defending, catching, and throwing; not to mention all the decision making and problem solving required in this highly dynamic setting. What impressed and inspired me is that not one of the girls said, “this is too hard.” They found positives and improvement in each experience, they discovered untapped resilience and determination throughout the season, and every Wednesday and Saturday they eagerly stepped forward to take another “test”. They had to communicate, collaborate, support and stretch, and everyone coaches/teachers, students/athletes – learned – about the sport, about each other, about themselves. You can probably guess how I responded to the survey, for me athletics is ‘Very, very important” to the Loomis Chaffee experience, and this girl’s water polo team strengthened that belief. I thank each of them for embracing the challenge and taking the plunge. Before announcing our award winners, a big thank you to my assistant coaches Liz Bucceri and Isso Shimamoto. Near the end of the season a respected referee commented to me on how much the team had improved since he saw us during our opening contests. Most of that credit needs to go to Liz and Isso; their eagerness to get in the water and show the girls how to play accelerated our progress immeasurably. Additional “thank you's” to the athletic department, our parents and our managers Kai, Michael, Michael and Jordan. Awards The “Most Improved” Award goes to sophomore Becca Yen. Last year, Becca tackled this new sport and contributed on the periphery of play with hustling defensive efforts. This season, Becca quickly moved into a starting position, saw dramatically more playing time and was regularly at the center of the action. A crafty defender, Becca was second on the team in steals; often in the critical role of a “poaching” presence neutralizing the center attacking positions. Becca’s vision, anticipation and growing confidence fueled strong contributions on offensive. She chipped in goals and assists, earned power play chances and helped her teammates stay balanced and poised. We look forward to more strong play and steady improvement from Becca in the coming years. Captain Carter Hutchinson earned a Coach’s Award this spring with her fearless play and leadership at the center of our defense and with her wonderfully positive attitude in practice. Carter is a passionate competitor who used terrific positioning, great game awareness and

superior vision to neutralize opponent’s efforts in the dangerous area just in front of our goal. It was pretty rare for the opposition to run an effective half-court offense through the 2m position because Carter’s defending was so strong. Carter also quarterbacked of our power play and late in the season the team’s best performances hinged on our effectiveness in these critical moments. Perhaps most importantly, Carter’s enthusiasm helped new teammates feel supported and enjoy their experience. We are grateful for Carter’s efforts and thankful that she’ll return next spring for her senior campaign. A Coach’s Award for captain Riley Smith. Riley joined the team two years ago as a sophomore and saw a bit of varsity action on a team full of experienced juniors and seniors. Last year, Riley’s breakthrough season was derailed by an early injury that sidelined her for the entire spring. Passionate and determined to make an impact, Riley took charge this spring and most of our offense the funneled through Riley early in the season. Riley’s 39 goals puts her in the top five scorers in the past seven years. Reaching that level with so little varsity experience is a testament to her hard work and determined play. We will miss Riley’s passion for the game and her warm and generous spirit down at the pool. Boys Varsity Golf Speech - Head Coach Jim Scanlon

After our stellar 2017 season, the Boys’ Golf Team this year knew it would face serious challenges, largely because 5 of our 7 players graduated. And of the two returning guys, one of them, Jack Prete, missed the entire season last year because of his elbow surgery. That we finished the season with a winning record (13-10-1) is a testament to the camaraderie we enjoyed and to the solid and consistent play of our top three players: Co-captains and seniors Bobby Scola and Jack Prete and sophomore Jack Livingstone. With few exceptions, these three were our top scorers. Rounding out our roster of seven were juniors Tarquin Hanson, Reilly Connors, and Jack Lorenze, and the lone freshman, Chase Thompson. I’ll share a few highlights. On April 18 we traveled to Simsbury Farms GC to play host Westminster, Kent, and Kingswood in a nine-hole match. A typical match involves six players from each team. To score the match, we take the top five scores, add them up, and crown the team with the lowest score. After the first five groups finished, we knew that this match was obviously coming down to the #6 players. Chase Thompson was our #6 man. With all of the players and coaches surrounding the 9th and final green, we watched Chase par the final hole and soon discovered that his score, 39 (the lowest of all 24 players, meaning he was the Medalist for the match), led us to tie Westminster (at 206). In the event of a tie, we then look at the high scorer on each team to break the tie. Both of the high scorers shot a 46, so the tie stayed. Chase was our hero! [BTW: We beat Kent and K-O by 20 and 27 strokes.] We also enjoyed a wonderful Wednesday afternoon at Bull’s Bridge CC in Kent, CT., one of the state’s most scenic private clubs. This event, the Western New England Prep Golf Invitational,

featured 16 teams playing 18 holes. Behind the stalwart play of Jack Livingstone (79), Tarquin Hanson (82, his best round ever at that point!), and Bobby Scola (71, one-under par, tied for the low score with two other players), we finished T-6. The Founders Championship, hosted by Taft, was rained out on this past Saturday, so the coaches decided to have the tournament within the New England Championship (aka the K.I.T). The nine teams from the Founders League would tally their scores and see who comes out on top. The Pelican five who played at the New England’s (different format for this tournament: five play and all five count) scored a 423 (avg. 84.6), led by Bobby Scola and Tarquin Hanson, who both shot 81, and Jack Livingstone with an 82. Our team score landed us in 7th place (out of 9) for the Founders and 14th place (out of 23) for the New England’s. We have one Prize to award: THE MVP, which goes to the player with the lowest scoring average for the season. The 2018 MVP is Bobby Scola. Bobby played in all of our matches: 11 of them were nine holes and four were 18 holes. His average for the nine-hole matches was 38.2 (that’s about 2 over par on average). His average for the four 18-hole matches was 79. Congratulations, Bobby. We will miss your stellar play next year. Please bequeath your talents to Tarquin, Reilly, Stoner, Chase, and J-Lo! Girls Varsity Softball Speech - Head Coach Elizabeth Conger

This has definitely been the most unique season of Varsity softball I’ve coached AND easily one of the most rewarding in 32 years of coaching! With only 6 returning players [plus one on the injured list], it was a true rebuilding year; indeed, 6 of our 13 players had never played the game of softball before March! This could have been such a tough season, but with the energy and patience of the returners and the enthusiasm and determination of the new players, we all enjoyed the endeavor. What made the difference was that the players were able to find the joy in the little things all season long; whether it was celebrating a scoreless inning for the other team or watching the first catch in a game for a novice player or cheering on another new player’s first hit of the season, we celebrated the small victories and were able to remain positive and upbeat all season. Thank you to Coach True and the players for making that happen! Before we give the awards, I’d like to give a shout out to two players who have made a significant difference on the team this year…Clare Wibiralkse and Emma Kane. Clare is one of the most enthusiastic softball players we’ve ever seen [and certainly the loudest] and her love of the sport and her team shines through on a daily basis. As a sophomore captain, she has done a terrific job leading the team this year. Clare is a shortstop but spent most of her time on the mound this season, as that’s what the team needed; indeed, Clare’s motto has been “whatever the team needs, coach”. Last Tuesday, after a tough game against K-O, I got an email from a K-O parent, who praised Clare’s work on the mound, and I quote “The poise she maintained in the face of adversity and the composure with which she managed the fielding mishaps behind her was

impressive.” We are so proud of Clare and so excited to have her leadership on the field for 2 more years. Emma Kane has really stepped it up this season; she’s been focused in practice and was so kind and supportive of her teammates who were learning the game. Emma enthusiastically took on her role at first, but, she, too offered to play wherever the team needed her. She was an offensive force on the team, with a batting average of ____ and an on-base % of ___. We are so thankful that she will be back for one more season! AWARDS: This was a season where every single player showed improvement over the course of the season, but there was one standout that we can all agree upon. Ezgi Uygan came to practice with a smile on her face each day and dedicated herself to learning the physical aspects of softball, the myriad rules and the subtle situations that arise in each game. Ezgi’s work in the outfield showed improvement with each and every game, until basically in the last several games of the season Ezgi caught every ball the opposing batters hit her way! I have to confess that I’m a little disappointed in Ezgi – only because she didn’t try out her freshman year, but we are so thrilled that she’ll be back on the field as a senior! Amaiya Parker earned our Coaches Award this season. Because we didn’t have a JV team 4 years ago, Amaiya participated in a “softball clinic” that we ran 2 days a week after practice; Amaiya got hooked on the sport and has been an integral member of the team ever since. This season, however, Amaiya truly came into her own; without needing a title next to her name, Amaiya was a strong and generous leader on the Softball field this year. She mentored many of the younger players, kept the focus during practices and games and maintained a positive attitude throughout the season. Amaiya helped us find that joy in the small victories which made all the difference this season. We thank Amaiya for her 4 years and will miss her so much next year. MVP: Sarah Sarah Olender earned our MVP award this season. She joined us as a freshman 4 years ago and I knew right away that there was something special about her both as a young woman and as a softball player. She has been rock solid all 4 years and it is difficult to imagine an LC Softball team without Sarah Olender behind the plate. Defensively, Sarah is easily one of the best catchers in the league; she plays heads-up softball and has a killer throw from behind the plate. Offensively, Sarah has hit in the #4 spot for the last two years; she hit two homeruns this season and has a batting average of ______, with an on base % of ____. Sarah’s stats are impressive, for sure, but she wins this award for her tenacity and intensity every minute she’s on the softball field and for her love of and dedication to her teammates. We will miss Sarah immensely next year.

Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Head Coach Bill Lee

It was a tough season for our team in regards to wins and losses. Wins did not come easy and our losses were often tough. I’m not going to lie… It was difficult for our team. I don’t have any words of wisdom for them tonight about how losing builds character and makes you stronger. Maybe it does and maybe it doesn’t, and I’m not sure how one can actually measure that. What I do know is that all of these young men played Above the Line. Above the Line with attitude, work ethic, sportsmanship, and teamwork. This team did everything we coaches asked them too. We ask them to practice and play hard for two hours in practice and in games. To focus on effort and execution and that the score would take care of itself. The 2018 Loomis Boys Lacrosse team never gave up and gave a high-level effort every day against high-level competition and surely there is some victory in that. I thank them and want to let them know that it was a true pleasure coaching them this year. I hope you all enjoyed being a part of this team, and I hope you had fun as well. Also, I won’t forget the efforts of our seniors who set the bar very high for the future of the program. Thank you, gentlemen. We have two coaches award. The first coaches award goes to a player who came out of nowhere to be one of our best and most athletic defensemen. Hard working, competitive, and intelligent are just a few words to describe him. A leader by his actions on the field. I hope he decides to play at Wesleyan, a team going to play for a National Championship this Sunday and be a teammate with fellow Pelican Zack Zavalick. John Fiallo is good enough to do it. John Fiallo. The second coaches award goes to a player who really did not play much of Loomis Lacrosse until this year. After he tore his ACL last spring, he missed most of last season, this past fall’s football season, and I was nervous he would have a hard time playing this season. He put my worries to rest immediately during our spring trip out to San Diego, as he ran around like a man possessed on the field. He gave a complete effort this season. One of our hardest workers and most passionate players. He has a lot to be proud of in his three years at Loomis Chaffee. And we wish him the best next year at Trinity College. Brener De Souza. Finally, our MVP goes to a player who has been the foundation of our defensive unit for the last three years. A quiet leader. As a coach, you sometimes forget he is out on the field because he is always just doing his job. Fundamentally as sound as they come. No complaints. No arguments. Just steady. He has defended some of the best attackmen in the country and he has done a fantastic job. We’re going to miss him and the Giuttari family as he is the last of the siblings to attend Loomis. We wish him the best of luck next year at Connecticut College. Matt Giuttari. Girls Varsity Tennis - Head Coach Bill Lee

Good evening! This past tennis season was an exciting one, ending on a high note as we swept Kent (positive thinking) to finish with a solid winning record. Stats aside, this team was so fun to coach- they are dynamic, energetic, and immensely driven young women. Not one practice was without hysterical laughter (ahem Cathy). This group has a great sense of humor, but they also know when to switch into it high gear and bring the focus- and this was seen throughout our season- one that we all truly enjoyed. I think a large part of this is due to our seniors, who I’ll talk more about soon, but these ladies really set the tone for us all and guided us through this wonderful season. So, thank you to Blaine, Eleanor and Cathy. Without these three ladies, the wins over K.O (former New England Champions), Choate (choate..) and Green Farms Academy, wouldn’t have been conceivable- but we did it. So, on that note I would like to call up Cathy Hyeon, Blaine Stevens and Eleanor Struthers as they receive a Coaches’ Award. This award is truly to honor their contributions to the team through their commitment, leadership and character. These three have been the glue that kept us together this season. Personally, I have deeply appreciated their patience, trust and words of wisdom this season, and I think I can speak on behalf of the entire team in saying that these three have left a long-lasting impact not only on this program, but with each and every one of us. Blaine, you have brought so much to this team- from mad DJ skills, to unapologetic real talk, to insane overhead winners. You are certainly deserving of this award for your dedication and willingness to put your teammates ahead of yourself. So, thank you. Cathy, your leadership has been integral to our success this season. The hallmark of this was your willingness to play through multiple injuries (she got cleared by the trainers-don’t worry) and still perform as incredibly well as she did. She played #2, so it’s a pretty tough spot. That is, however, true to Cathy’s strong character and testament to her commitment to her teammates. Eleanor- who did not have any injuries (minus that one time you fell), led by example with her consistency, persistence and dominant displays of tennis at the #1 doubles pairing. The highlight for Eleanor was finishing 2nd at the Kent Tournament with her doubles partner, Bailey. Eleanor, Cathy and Blaine set an incredibly high standard and can feel immensely proud of their achievements and contributions to the team. Lastly, the Most Improved Player award goes to Bailey Prete. She has had an outstanding season, beating most opponents who dare to compete with her at the #1 position. With that being said, Bailey’s jump from the number 4 spot to the #1 is remarkable- and shes only a sophomore. … Bailey earned huge wins over KO, Deerfield,Taft, and had a five game winning streak. Apart from her exceptional results, Bailey was a wonderful teammate who put the team first and truly invested bettering her game for the team. So, this award goes to Bailey for her exceptional play and composed handling of taking on the #1 spot from #4. The Donald Joffray Three Sport Athletes Award - Athletics Director Sue Cabot

The Donald Joffray Award and the Three Sport Female Athlete award are presented annually to the senior athletes in the graduating class in recognition of outstanding achievement in three Varsity sports elected by their fellow varsity athletes. This year there are three recipients: Ryan Durkin; Lia LaPrise; Juliet Rhodes All of you have done so much for Loomis Chaffee athletics, your coaches and teammates. When I asked your coaches to reflect back on their time with you nothing but the highest of praise comes back. You have learned to be humble with your successes, as well as being gracious in defeat. You’ve led others to championships through your determined play, selfless contributions to team, and willingness to represent your school to the highest degree possible. At the same time, you have made the younger players feel like they belong helping to give them the confidence to flourish. Don Joffray was a math teacher here for 49 years and he too was a tremendous athlete. He too was humble and few knew he was an Olympic Kayaker. Like Mr. Joffray, you three represent the best of sports; you don’t expect praise, you play for the love of the game, and you make those around you better. Collectively you have contributed in 9 different sports and have made significant contributions to our athletic program competing collectively. Your leadership as captains on your teams has helped make this year’s athletics program so successful. You leave Loomis a legacy of excellence in your wake. Thank you for representing Loomis Chaffee with great spirit and grace. Congratulations and best of luck to you in your years ahead. Boys Varsity Tennis - Head Coach Jed Stuart We had a heck of a season finishing the year 11-5, earning the opportunity to compete in the New England Championships this past weekend. Our players are obviously a huge part of our success, but I would like to take a moment to thank a few other people who were instrumental in our season. First, our manager. Jia Yu. She was always reliable and kept me and the rest of the team organized all year. I don’t know how we will replace her next year. Next the training staff. Towards the end of the season we had guys going down left and right and really struggled to stay healthy. Luckily, we have a dedicated training staff that helped get everyone back on the courts for the final two matches of the season. Thank you! Parents of the players kept us well fed, especially the Shresthas who seemed to be at almost every match. We will be eating the food they provided well into next season. Finally, the facilities and athletics staff for all of their support this season dealing with me as a new coach. Thanks for your help! Some of the highlights of the season were our 4-3 win over Hotchkiss in the first match of the year, needing to win the final two matches on the court sophomore Mann Pandya and senior Ramesh Shrestha both defeated their singles opponents to seal the match. That match set the stage for the entire season. And last week a 4-3 win against perennial powerhouse Hopkins, where Kevin Xavier and Ben Rush both won in super tie breakers in the rain to clinch the match. The team did have a flair for the dramatic and probably shaved a few years off of my life

watching so many close matches as we ended up playing in 16 super tie breakers to decide third sets. After battling through the toughest part of our schedule, the team really found their rhythm winning 6 matches in a row, four of them 7-0. 28 straight points without a loss! We also had the first golden set, that I have ever been a part of. Ken Chandraprasert won a set in about 10 minutes without losing a single point. He tells me he plans to do it again next season. A large part of our success was due to the leadership and experience of our seniors. Our captains Ben Rush and Ramesh Shrestha brought energy and positivity to practice each day. They also led by example with their sportsmanship. Ramesh played #3 all season and had several key wins for us, earning them with his steady groundstrokes and speed. Ben mostly played #4 and similar to Ramesh was competitive in every match he played. Kevin Xavier has been the #1 player at Loomis for all three years he has been here. After a slow start, Kevin decided to try playing without his eyeglasses and all of the sudden came up with some huge wins. Kevin and freshman Langston Woody were a devastating combination at #1 doubles, winning many big matches. #1 is not an easy spot to be in, but Kevin handled the pressure of well and will be missed in the future. Another key senior was Eric Li. Eric got stronger as the year went on, playing his best tennis this past weekend at New England’s. Eric has some of the sweetest groundstrokes you will see, his departure will be difficult to replace. Matt Adler was another guy who improved every day on the courts. He always showed up with a smile, ready to work. His attitude and work ethic will leave a void next year. We had a pretty special group of seniors this year who will be missed but the future is bright for the Pelicans on the courts. Next season we will be anchored by Langston Woody, who played #2 as a freshman and we return Ken Chandraprasert, Mann Pandya, John O’Brien and Liam Scott all of who will play an important role on the team next year. Thanks again to all of our players for a great season. We do have one award to give out this season. The Coach’s Award this year goes to Ben Rush. Ben was our most reliable player and teammate all season long. He could be counted on to play a close match and won XXX number of games. While he didn’t have the best record, he was competitive against any opponent he faced, finding a way to grind out points. More important than his play was his attitude and sportsmanship. On multiple occasions opposing coaches and parents of opposing teams approached me and told me how impressed they were with the way Ben handled himself. Thank you, Ben and congratulations. Girls Varsity Track & Field - Head Coach Lilian Hutchinson Last year I closed my remarks with the inspiring words of one of my all- time Track and Field athletes Jackie Joyner Kersee who said: “It's better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret.” I would say that this year’s Girls team did just that, they looked forward and prepared. For those that do not know the 17 disciplines within Track the Field, let me try to clarify it. This is a sport that challenges its athletes at the core of their vulnerability. Throughout the process of learning, for many, multiple disciplines, they were challenged by their

counterparts, their rivals, their teammates; these young women battled, the elements: snow, hail, wind, rain, and this season even a tornado but their most important motivator was their willingness to put in the work towards the process. They rallied from their setbacks on and off the field and they used their “failures” as their fuel. I recall seeing senior Izzy Valle leading the long jumpers in their drills while icing her tender shins on the side; when freshman Anna Rebello stepped up to run the 400m the first time to give our more experienced girls a much-needed rest; when Freshman Tia Hannah volunteered to learn the Javelin minutes before the Hunt Relays or junior Nina Gildor who elected to learn the discus days before the Founders League Championship upon realizing that the team had a huge need in those areas. Our season is full of these stories of leadership in unexpected areas. This group championed their school and each other. They never asked, “what about me?” and always looked to see where else they could help; a rarity in a sport that focuses on the individual. In the end the team ended with a 6 and 2 record and moved from 8th last year to 3rd place in NEPSTA this past weekend. More importantly they embodied the words of Jesse Owens who once said, “friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition.” Thank you to our seniors, captain 4-year members Juliet Rhodes and Chelsea Offiaeli for their tireless leadership and for motivating the others all season long and for their unending commitment to the program; rest assured you have represented your team, your school and your coaches’ well! The MVP Award is presented to the athlete or athletes who has greatly contributed to the success of the season based on the total points. This year, two young women earned 132.50 points combined, each competed in 4 events all season, and they both represented the school at the 123rd Penn Relays in Philadelphia. Captain, junior Tiara Lewis Falloon demonstrated grit when she was voluntold she needed to run a leg of the 4x400m relay, after already competing in three other events. She earned a Founders League titles as a member of the 4x100m and 4x400m relays, and she capped off her season with an individual title Founders League title in the 200m after placing second in the 100m as well. Captain, junior Marleigh Giliberto has been relentless since her arrival on the Island. She was among the top runners in the cross -country season and used that experience to achieve a level of endurance rare in a sprinter. I recall a coach at the Founders League Championship commenting that she would be the MVP of all the teams’, boys and girls combined, if such an award were to exist. Throughout the season she competed in 4 events and earned Founders League titles as part of the 4x100m and 4x 400m relays and earned individual Founders League titles in both the 400m and the 800m. This past weekend, she cried and apologized upon concluding the 800m because she had “lost” by 100th of a second to her rival from Phillips Exeter only to realize, thanks to the elation of her teammates, that she had broken the most elusive school record that has stood since 1994 with a new time of 2:16.79.

Congratulations Tiara and Marleigh for your hard work; we are so glad to have you back next year for another season! The Coaches Award is given to the athlete or athletes who have gone above and beyond the expectations set before them. This year, we honor two young ladies who infused the team with their selfless spirit. Their confidence, steadfast leadership, sheer determination and hard work have been the bonding agents of this TEAM. This year’s Coaches Awards go to senior captains Juliet Rhodes and Chelsea Offiaeli. Quiet and unassuming by nature, Juliet and Chelsea possess an inner strength and determination that fuels the fires of successful student athletes. Through their discipline and modesty, they have mentored their teammates for the last 4 years well before they were voted captains. Juliet has not only been there for her teammates but also for us coaches. She has been our pacesetter. The one we go to for help whenever we needed someone reliable or when we simply needed a caring heart to carry us through. She encourages everyone and with her wonderful smile she lights up anyone’s gloomy day, something we really needed this year especially given the weather. She has always pushed herself and more importantly others to achieve beyond their expectations. Thank you, Juliet and good luck next year at the College of William and Mary. Chelsea battled this year to return to track and field and defend her title as one of the most impressive shot putters in the state of CT. Despite being limited to only one event she earned an impressive 40 points throughout the season. But what sets Chelsea apart from her competitors is her unassuming personality, her desire to help others around her achieve their best. She has garnered the respect of numerous coaches as she has helped their athletes achieve at higher levels due to her sideline coaching. Since arriving she has cemented her legacy by maintaining her #1 ranking in the state of CT and for once again earing First Team Elite Distinction for the outdoor Track and Field season, an honor that is similar to other sports All American. Chelsea, you earned both the Founders and NEPSTA league titles in the Shot put but as other coaches reminded me this weekend it is bittersweet for us all, as an Offiaeli, you and your sisters before you, have held that title for the past 8 years creating a legacy that may never be rivalled. Thank you for everything you have given Loomis Chaffee and good luck next year at Harvard. Boys Varsity Baseball - Head Coach Donnie McKillop What a great year to be a part of Loomis Baseball! Many thanks to all who support our program! Thank you to Sue and Vicky for your support of our daily operations, working with the baseball coach every day in the athletics department can be wearing. Thank you to the training staff for being out at our games which have no clock and supporting our athlete’s health. Thank you to Joe and Keith for their help with our equipment. Joe, Loomis will miss all the hard work you put into this place, our baseball team will miss your help designing our awesome hats and I will miss your warm smile and genuine friendship and support. I will likely still look for you in

the hallway with a coffee and pastry and will want to hear the pick-me-up comment you are guaranteed to throw me on the daily. Craig, thank you for the hours you put into Sellers. It was a pleasure working with you and maintaining the field. I think we worked a couple miracles with turface this year and it sure is fun to push dirt and talk shop with you out on the diamond. John Cunningham, thank you for posting awesome stories and helping promote our social media outlet, Loomis Baseball was definitely followed more because of you! My wife Katy, thank you for your support of a baseball coach. My lineup talks, weather forecasts, league standings updates, mood swings, and general obsession with anything surrounding baseball were probably not always your highest priority, but you had an amazing way of making me feel like they were. There was a night when it was my turn to get up with Trace and as Katy woke me up I shouted, we can’t leave Pacheco out there, warm him up…Clearly it was confusing for all and shows where my mind was way beyond the hours I spent on the ballfield. And a final huge thank you to my staff. Jake, thank you for being flexible in what you coached daily and your veteran strategy with our lineups and pitching plans were a huge contribution to our team. Mat, you were pivotal to our success this year. You led our inexperienced infield and crushed it! You are also an outstanding base running coach. We both are big believers in an aggressive approach to baseball. As the 1st base coach he sees small things in pitcher delivery that we take advantage of as we lead the league in stolen bases. His passion for baseball is easy to see and the boys love him for it. He truly cares about the players and the success of the program is largely due to his hard work. As for the team that made this year special, thank you guys and congratulations on another League Championship! Many of our boys started their preparation long before our spring season began, and it paid off. We had a great group working hard in the weight room together, which started to build the team culture that blossomed this spring. Once we finally got down to Vero Beach to Historic Dodgertown it was fun to play the game we love. 26 guys from our program travelled down to spend 6 days of their spring break working and getting ready for the season ahead. Will Thramann and Jack Scher adopted Darius the dugout Duck who has attended all of our games this season. When we returned we actually had great weather and got to practice outside right away and even had an intrasquad scrimmage where the ultimate rivalry was created, the varsity roster was set, and 3 teams emerged- Gray, White, and Maroon. At every practice we found ways to have the teams compete against each other and it built a lot of camaraderie especially around competition. When pressure moments came up in games it was fun to reference practice competitions- “hey man, leadoff runner on here gets the gray team a point”. We had our medal ceremony yesterday after practice (shout out to the gold medal gray team). We won 9 games this year by 2 or fewer runs which demonstrates the type of players that competed on the diamond this spring. That fearless competitive mentality came from the leadership of our incredible senior class. The day our roster was made I challenged our team to come up with locker room rules, things they thought were important to them. Throughout the year I wrote the material on our practice plans posted in the dugout.

The culture they created was based on the following material made by our guys:

RULES 1. Always put your teammates first. 2. Respect your facilities and equipment. 3. Show good sportsmanship and respect opponents. 4. Find ways to lead and support your teammates. 5. Become better every day. 6. Work with efficiency and purpose.

AND MOST IMPORTANT…BE LOOSE, GIVE MAXIMUM EFFORT, AND HAVE FUN!!!

I WILL… 1. Be the best teammate and student of the game I can be. 2. Give this brotherhood everything I got. 3. Invest in the best interests of this team. 4. REFUSE TO LOSE!

PLAY TO BE REMEMBERED!

Our seniors knew the team they wanted to become and I fully believe they embodied all they desired. The culture and mentality from top to bottom is what empowered our guys to play as a team and beat Avon twice and win our league! We have 3 award winners this spring: First is the “Chick Sellers” coaches award that honors the spirit of Loomis’ first baseball coach. Cam Morosky earned this award for a second consecutive year for his exceptional role on the team again this season. Cam unfortunately broke his wrist down in Florida this year. When he was unable to play he was still early to practice to help set-up and was consistently asking what he could do to contribute to practice. He stayed mentally locked into the game and worked hard to prepare himself to play second base upon his return. Cam only missed 3 games and was able to work into being our everyday starter at second base, a position he had not played for Loomis before this year. Cam was outstanding on the field and was also always the teammate that picked up the last couple items of equipment on the field after every practice and every game, he is the quintessential team guy. Congratulations Cam our program will miss you, good luck at Hamilton next year! The MVP pitcher goes to Justin Pacheco for the second consecutive year. 2 of Justin’s wins this year were against Avon’s ace. Cheeks is a bulldog! He is the ultimate competitor and he fed off the energy of the primetime games. On the mound his attitude sparked our team. We knew when he was pitching we could beat anyone. He finished the season undefeated with 7 wins and 2 saves. Justin is a gamer and dominated on the mound for us this season. Congratulations Justin on a great season and great career here at Loomis. Good luck at Marist next year!

The team MVP goes to Short Stop Will Thramann. As we looked at the season outlook for 2018, the big question was who would be our shortstop. Will was an all-league player for us last year but played 0 innings in the 6-spot. Will stepped up. He was a stud for us this year! His love of baseball always brings him to practice with a lighthearted positive mentality. It was easy for our team to play loose with Will leading us. He led our team in hits and runs, but my favorite memory from Will this year was his grand slam against KO, it was a huge moment for us and helped propel us over the Wyverns. Congratulations Will on a great season! Good luck at RPI next year! Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Head Coach Julie Wadland

Individually and collectively, the 2018 team embodied those Loomis ideals we hope you, as students, learn to live and give meaning to by the time you leave The Island: cultivating your ‘best self’ for ‘the common good’. All season long, we asked each team member to embrace different roles in order to best push the team forward toward our common goals. From senior Cali Stevens switching positions from attack to defense three quarters of the way through the season, to Jess Schrvyer’s consistent enthusiasm in hopping right into games no matter the minute – there could be anecdotes for all 20 members of the 2018 Loomis Varsity Lacrosse Team. Finishing with a 12-4 record and a second-straight Founder’s League title, the 2018 team consistently competed hard, together, while having fun along the way. Selfless, hard-working, and compassionate – these are the three words that we as coaches believe best represent the 2018 ‘squad’. Before announcing our three end-of-season awards, we believe any individual award received is a reflection of both individual hard work and commitment and the support of an individual’s ‘tribe’ – their teammates, their families, friends, and teachers. This season’s Rookie of The Year was described by her teammates as follows: “She’s fearless on the field and is always willing to take one for the team. She always works hard and has a great attitude. Her fun, passionate self has been awesome to have on and off the field. Grace is a great friend and supportive of everyone.” Grace Murphy ‘21 For our Unsung Hero Award, described also by her teammates: “She works hard every day and is nice to everyone. She is very unselfish and doesn’t care about how many points she gets in each game. She’s not interested in flashy but always consistent and always puts her teammates first. Abby is always positive and such a hard working player. She does the little things that result in the bigger goals and wins.” Abby Kuhns ‘19 Our Co-Most Valuable Players, from their teammates: “She sets the tone right off the draw and she’s always leading by example. She is humble, yet mighty, and she’s a great example of what it is like to work hard and be a good friend on and off the field. Jenna hustles in every game and practice. She is one of the smartest players I’ve ever

played with on any team, and she teaches me something every time I’m on the field with her.” Jenna Donahue ‘20 “She is consistent and committed to the team. She really sets the tone and her hard work is an inspiration to the team. She has a strong voice on the field and she is really fun to be around. Lia works 110% all the time – she’s a constant threat on attack and she sees the field well. From the day I stepped on the field she was a leader.” Lia LaPrise ‘18 Boys Varsity Track & Field - Head Coach Scott Purdy

Regular season record 8-1 Founders League Champions

Division I New England Championships 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 Penn Relay Prep Independent Champions

Last Saturday, in the long jump at the Division 1 New England Championships hosted here at Loomis, Ross Kennedy was in second place going into the finals. As he stood ready for his 6th and final attempt, teammates and opposing athletes began clapping in unison for him, something often done by teammates watching the long jump, but rarely done by opponents. The Exeter kid in 3rd place, and the Avon kid in 1st place, were not clapping with the Loomis fans spontaneously, but because Ross had started clapping for them earlier in the meet, and they were finally reciprocating the kindness on his last attempt. When Ross leapt and then landed, the Avon jumps coach standing right next the event did this (show them). She knew it was over, and that Ross had beaten her athlete. That anecdote nicely epitomizes this season. Yes, athletes on the team set two school records and won 2 races at the Penn Relays. Yes, they won the Founders League title for the 8th time in the last 9 years. Yes, they won the Division 1 New England Championships for the first time in 31 years, outscoring the closest opponent by 50 points, the largest margin of victory by any boys team at New England’s since 2002. But most importantly we grew up, learning sportsmanship and dedication and perseverance, as anyone who watched them compete in the rain knows. And they did all this while excelling at the highest levels and being humble while doing so. So how do we, and when I say we I mean the excellent coaching staff of Bartlett, Knight, Stewart, Tyo, Tucker and Cantrell, how do we give out an MVP award, or even a few of them? Do we give it to: Adam Jannetti, who was seeded to score only 6 points at the two championship meets, but excelled on the big stage, scoring 20 in the high and triple jumps? What about Arman Henry, who was pressed into service in the 4x100 and who helped that

squad to 2nd in New England, all the while still doing the discus and high jump, his specialties? Well, if we’re giving awards to guys who were asked to do things they didn’t expect and who then excelled in doing so, don’t we have to give a third MVP award, this one to Captain Robert Allen, who this season took on one of the most demanding events, the 400, in addition to his favored triple jump event, and then placed 4th in the 400 while still placing 2nd in the triple jump at the New England’s? (Oh, and Robert also won two Penn Relay events this spring, and was on the Founders winning 4x400 relay.) If we do that, what about distance workhorse Captain Ryan Heskin, who won his second career Penn Relays race this spring, ran and scored in the 1500, 800, 3000, and 4x400 at the Founders Championships, and scored in two events at the New England Championships? Doesn’t he deserve an award? Well if we give it to the distance workhorse, don’t we have to give an MVP to the sprint workhorse, Shayne Simpson, who won two Penn Relays events this spring in addition to scoring six different times in the Founders and New England championships, with a personal best of 3rd place in the 100 at the New Englands? But then what about: Newcomer Tyler Delgado, who went undefeated in the javelin this year, breaking the school record, qualifying for Outdoor Nationals and finishing the season ranked 2nd in the state of Connecticut, public or private school? But if we’re giving MVPs to guys who went undefeated, set a school record and qualified for Outdoor Nationals, shouldn’t we give one to Matt Farrell, who won all four races he entered at the two championship meets, who went undefeated in the 3000, set the school record, qualified for the Outdoor track and field nationals, was voted MVP of the New England Championships and is currently ranked 1st in Connecticut in the 1500 and 3000? But wait, there’s more, and you’ll see why this is such a hard decision. If we give it to a guy like Matt who went undefeated this year in the 3000, don’t we have to give an MVP to Captain Ryan Durkin, who owns the school record in the pole vault, who, like Matt, is ranked #1 in Connecticut in his event, and who went undefeated for not one but TWO years in the pole vault? I know what you’re thinking. You’re saying, Purdy, wait, wait, wait, can’t we just make it simple and give it to the guy who scored the most points? Let’s not overthink this thing. If so, we have to give it to Ross Kennedy, who scored by far the most points for the team this year, who was on two Penn Relay winning teams, who won the long jump at New Englands but also won the open 400 and anchored the winning 4x400 at the league championships.

I am too confused, and I am running out of fingers to count them on. So we coaches settled on this, no individual MVP awards but three coaches awards for guys who did everything right. Year End Awards Coaches Awards go to Captain Ryan Durkin, Senior Sincere Tuitt, and Senior Shayne Simpson Ryan Durkin – a second coach Although we all know about Ryan’s greatness as an athlete in the pole vault, we give him a coaches award not for that but because he’s always in the right place, always working to foster team growth, always helping teammates, and then doing all these things with humility. And, frankly, over the past few years, Ryan has become a second coach over at the pole vault, working with Ciera and Will and Robert and Max and Zeno and now Mark and Pedro. He had to fight through a senior season of terrible weather for a pole vaulter, and we had to put aside his javelin career late this spring because of a knee injury, but he never complained and always looked on the optimistic side for the possibilities. That focus on optimism and teamwork make him one of our choices Sincere Tuitt – the role model Sincere has been the consummate Loomis Chaffee track and field athlete. As asked by coaches, he has tried several events over the past four years, from distance events to the pole vault to the sprints to the hurdles to the discus. He has done everything we asked, helping the team at every turn, and that work paid off when he earned All-Founders League status by finishing 5th in the 110 high hurdles this spring. But, more so, we give this award because of Sincere’s attitude, his genuine desire to improve and make us better. One of the coaches put it this way, “Literally, he is always the first to practice and typically one of the last to leave.” Shayne Simpson – the recruiter Shayne earns a coaches award not for his excellence on the track, but for his growth and maturity off the 8-lane surface. It would be easy for this year’s freshmen to assume that Shayne was always a guy who prepared himself physically every day, who kept teammates focused and who went to the trainers before and after practice to keep himself in top shape. But track and field has been a learning process for the once-hockey player because the transition to such a physically shin-pounding sport posed a ton of problems for him. This year, he made sure that not only he, but his teammates, took care of themselves, and he was able to go from a fragile racehorse to the dependable workhorse we saw in action this year. In addition, Shayne may have been the best recruiter we had on this team in 2017-2018. He spread the word about track and field to his football teammates, to guys in the dorm, to anyone who looked athletic to him. He didn’t land all the recruits, but he put track and field in the minds of athletes, and enough joined us to give us the opportunities the team took advantage of this spring.

Girls Varsity Golf - Head Coach Jim O’Donnell It was a privilege to coach the girl’s varsity golf team again this season. I have two basic expectations for the team:

• Be a kind and supportive teammate; • Commit to daily improvement.

I was surrounded by ten players of tremendous character, all of whom seemed to find great joy in the game and who not only meet, but exceed, the expectations.

During the prolonged winter, our spring season started with rules clinics in the classroom and swing after swing into the nets in Shimkus. Golf is a game of discipline and repetition, and their focus never wavered. We watch videos on the mental aspect of peak performance and engaged in conversations about what messages resonated the most with each player and how they would apply it. Throughout the season, the girls remained open to instruction, explored new options for club selection and course management, and trained to remain positive and confident on every shot. We trained with Harrison in the weight room and discussed the importance of hydration and nutrition. Effectively, the girls prepared in every possible way to play their best golf.

In my second year coaching the team, I have the benefit of not only witnessing each player’s improvement during the season, but also the opportunity to consider the improvement of the six returning players over a two-season span as follows:

• Ashley Edwards had a 9-hole average of 55 strokes last year and finished at 52 this year. She wowed her teammates by shooting 46, 6 shots below her average at New England’s, earning a second-place finish in the 9-hole division;

• Maddy Hoffman had a 54-stroke average last season and finished at 52 this year, including a 5th place finish at New England’s in the 9-hole division;

• Maddie Hong maintained the top stroke average on the team last year, 44 strokes. This year, she carded an impressive 10 sub-40 rounds enroute to a stroke average of 40, 4 shots below that of last season;

• Julia Deitelbaum dropped from 47 to 43; • Elena Anderson dropped from 48 to 43, including a top 16 finish at New England’s; • and then, there’s Captain Thompson. Beyond skill improvement Julia impressed me

every day by being among the best team captains with whom I’ve had the privilege of working. Julia has been a model of character, work ethic, and caring beyond self.

And then, there was the newcomers: • Paige Larose - a gifted freshman athlete who turned instruction into performance all

season long. Paige is a relative newcomer to the game who shot 72 for 9 holes in one of our opening practices. One month later, she carded back-to-back scores of 50, which is improvement beyond my wildest expectations.

• Joy Liu - A highly talented freshman with a bright future in golf earned a tie for 8th at New England’s.

• Christiana Bevilacqua - a newcomer to the team as a junior, “Bev” quickly became what the girls call, “everyone’s mom”, bringing snacks always making sure everyone is ok. A model of Best Self, Bev earned the team’s third lowest scoring average, a match record of 13-3, and a tie for 12th at New England’s.

• and Nalinda Wanikpun, about whom I’m speak more in a moment.

While the results are secondary to individual growth and development, it is always nice when the match and tournament results are favorable as well. So here goes…

• The team earned a match record of 13-3; • At New England’s, the team fired an aggregate score of 330 and took first place. It was a

proud moment for me to watch the girls become champions together after being so devoted all season.

Overall, the girls are talented, committed, and wonderfully poised in competition. They are outstanding students, widely engaged in the arts, athletics, and extracurricular programming, and they are kind and caring people who instinctively prioritize the needs of others before themselves. As I shared last year, the highest praise that I can offer is that I sincerely hope that my 8- and 11-year-old daughters make friends with girls like these 10 individuals when they are in high school.

Awards

The Coaches' Award goes to Elena Anderson, a wonderful competitor who is kind, works hard, and fiercely determined. She hosted a team bonding dinner early in the season, practiced with purpose each day, maintained a 7-1-1 match average and tied for 16th place at New England’s. Elena is a joy to coach and a deserving recipient of this award.

The Most Valuable Player Award goes to Nalinda Wanikpun, another talented freshman with a bright future in the game. Nalinida is a model of consistency, character, and optimism. She maintained the team’s lowest stroke average, 38, and in every match, she faced the other school’s best player enroute to an admirable 13-2-1 match record. Nalinda fired 77 at New England’s and finished tied for 4th in the individual 18-hole competition. Always poised and positive, Nalinda is a pleasure to coach. I look forward to our remaining three seasons together.

A special thank you to Sue Cabot, an experienced AD and compassionate colleague, who was my sounding board throughout the season. As a coach without an assistant, it is helpful to be privy to Sue’s wisdom whenever I “need to get out of my own head.” Thanks, Coach.

And, finally, thank you to all of my players, who brought a smile to my face each day for the past ten weeks. I’m so proud to be your coach.