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The Park SchoolSpring Bulletin 2014

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Park spirit through the years: A Park School scarf from the 1970s; a “P” given to all members of an undefeated team; three Park fight songs from 1920: Cheer, Cheer for Old Park School, The Green and White is Gaining, Down the Field; and a Park baseball cap.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2013–14

OfficersSuzie Tapson ChairMartin Mannion Vice ChairLanny Thorndike ’81 Vice ChairLee Englert, SecretaryJohn Connaughton Treasurer

David Ball ’85Margaret BoasbergMarcus CherryVincent ChiangPolly CrozierAtul DhirJulia Lloyd Johannsen ’93Edward Johnson IVHeidi JohnsonPatti KraftConan LaughlinKatie McWeenyAnne MitchellScott NathanStephanie Neal-JohnsonKate OlmstedPeter PhilipPeter RiehlHappy RoweGarrett Solomon ’86Kerry Noone SwordsSuzie Tapson Edward “E.J.” WhelanSam Wilderman

Ex OfficioMichael RobinsonHead of School

Kimberly BoydAssistant Head for Finance & Operations

Cynthia HarmonAssistant Head for Program & Professional Development

Board Chairs EmeritiKennett F. BurnesDavid D. CrollCharles C. Cunningham, Jr.George P. Denny IIIDavid G. FubiniM. Dozier GardnerJohn L. Hall IIKevin J. MaroniJ. Michael MaynardAnne Worthington PrescottDeborah Jackson Weiss

Headmaster EmeritusRobert S. Hurlbut, Jr.

ALUMNI COMMITTEE 2013–14

Abbott Lawrence ’85 Co-ChairRebecca Lewin Scott ’89 Co-Chair

Diego Alvarado ’01John Barkan ’85Peter Barkan ’86Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96Bob Bray ’53Spencer Bush-Brown ’00 Emily Potts Callejas ’89Carlos Castillo ’97Greg Cope ’71Lilla Curran ’95Tamara DeVaughn ’96Melissa Deland ’95Sara Leventhal Fleiss ’95David Glynn ’91Abigail Ross Goodman ’91Anne Collins Goodyear ’84Jennifer Segal Herman ’82Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93Greg Kadetsky ’96Joanie Amick Kelly ’83Bob Kenerson ’53Amy Lampert ’63Eve Wadsworth Lehrman ’95Nia Lutch ’97Melissa Daniels Madden ’85Amy Lloyd McCarthy ’86 Allison Morse ’89Chip Pierce ’81Katharine Burrage Schmitt ’95Jordan Scott ’89Alyssa Burrage Scott ’92Sarah Shoukimas ’97Garrett Solomon ’86Diana Walcott ’85Laura Church Wilmerding ’84 Rebecca Wilsker ’00Phoebe Gallagher Winder ’84

Spring Bulletin 2014

Editor Kate LaPine

Design Irene Chu

PhotographyAlycia BragaFlo FarrellKate LaPineJerilyn Willig

PrintingJaguar Press

The Bulletin is published twice yearly for the alumni, parents, and friends of The Park School. We welcome your comments and ideas.


To contact the Bulletin:Kate LaPine Director of [email protected]

To report alumni news: Rena LaRusso ’04Director of Alumni Relations 617-274-6022 [email protected]

To make a gift to Park:Beatrix SandersDirector of Development617-274-6020 [email protected]

To report address changes:Peter SteinmetzDevelopment Office [email protected]

Park is a coeducational school that admits qualified students without regard to race, religion, national origin, disabilities, sexual orientation, or family composition. Our educational policies, financial aid, and other school-sponsored programs are administered in a nondiscriminatory manner in conformance with applicable law.

Fall 2012–2013 Annual Report of Giving E R R ATA

• A gift was made in memory of Carlton M. Akins. It was originally listed as Carleton M. Atkins.

• Kevin & Rachel Conn were incorrectly listed in the Charter Oak Association. We remain grateful for their 2012–2013 Annual Fund support.

125th All-School Photo Available

You can purchase a 5 x 30 borderless print of this wonderful photo, commemorating Park’s 125th anniversary. $30 plus S/H.

1. Go to http://coffeepond.zenfolio.com/ps125

2. Select “Buy” located above the image and then “select Product.”

3. Click on “5x30 Wide Print,” enter the quantity you would like to order and “add to cart.”

4. Go to your cart, located on the upper right corner.

5. Enter your billing information. You will receive an email confirming your order.

Park School Alumni Achievement

Award Recipients

2007–2008: Jordan Kimball ’88For his efforts to protect n atural resources and promote sustainable agriculture in Guinea.

2008–2009: Michael Deland ’56For his public service as an environmentalist and as an advocate for people with disabilities.

2009–2010: Joe Kahn ’80For his keen insights about China and domestic and international economics as an award–winning journalist.

2010–2011: Amanda Walton ’95For her perseverance and lifelong dedication to athletics in the face of overwhelming circumstances.

2011–2012: Severine Fleming ’97For her pioneering work as an organic farmer, activist, and organizer who inspires legions of young farmers.

2012 –2013: Josh David ’78For his vision and stewardship of transforming the High Line into a beloved public park in New York City.

The Park Alumni Award

TH E A L U M N I A C H I E V E M E N T AWA R D is given each year to the alumnus/alumna who exemplifi es The Park School’s values and educational mission

through distinctive achievement in his/her community or fi eld of endeavor. This person’s leadership and contributions have made a meaningful impact and will inspire our current students and alumni.

To nominate a Park Alumnus/a for this award, please include your nominee’s name, class year, profession and reason for nomination.

Send nominations to [email protected] or The Park School Alumni Offi ce, 171 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02245

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Cover ArtworkA. Kennard Road Classroom, 1950s; B. Admission Viewbook, 2013; C. Football, 1940s; D. Class of 1953; E. Walnut Street Classroom, 1890s; F. Math Class, 1992; G. Girls’ Lacrosse, 1994; H. School Catalogue, 1929; I. Diploma, 1917; J. Music, 2000s; K. Class of 1978; L. Music, 1959

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

In this issue:

2 Around Park

PSite: Park School’s Institute for Transformative Education

African Children’s Choir

Spring Plays

Park Sends Delegations to Model UN

Fall & Winter Sports Update

6 THE PARK SCHOOL: Celebrating 125 Years, 1888 – 2013 16 Our Past & Promise The Park School Community Celebrates 125 Years and Welcomes Michael Robinson, Head of School 22 Alumni Notes Alumni Achievement Award Presentation: Josh David ’78


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PSite: Park School’s Institute for Transformative Education

In February, following nearly 18 months of planning, Kimberly Formisano

and Elaine Hamilton introduced PSite Week for Grade V. PSite encap-

sulate s the essence of Park’s strategic plan, Park21. The project combined

many Park21 pieces: collaboration, learning infused with technology,

global citizenship, time, and alternative teaching models, faculty coaching,

and time for teachers to collaborate. Students worked in groups of three

to showcase immigration stories in compelling multi-media presentations.

Many Park parents lent their expertise and experiences, including

19 parents who shared their immigration stories in videos.

Others assisted students in developing and using interview-

ing skills, while even more Park parent

volunteers assisted students in design-

ing and creating interactive exhibits to

showcase their learning.

»arounndpark»aroaroAfrican Children’s Choir

The African Children’s Choir,

comprised of 22 children ages

8-11 from Uganda, came to Park in

February and lit up the theater with

their vibrant and engaging perfor-

mance for nearly the whole school.

This group tours the world to raise

money for better education and

homes for over 7,000 vulnerable

children in Africa. The program was

sponsored by the P.A.’s Curriculum

Enrichment Committee.

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Spring Plays

Our Town

In March, eighth and ninth grad-

ers put on this serious, graceful,

and profound work by Thornton

Wilder, often referred to as the

Great American Play. “We all know

that something is eternal. And it

ain’t houses and it ain’t names, and

it ain’t earth, and it ain’t even the

stars . . . everybody knows in their

bones that something is eternal,

and that something has to do with

human beings.”

Stories For A Dark Night

Throughout time and cultures,

people have gathered around the

fire in dark months to entertain

themselves with stories which

amuse and inform. On a cold eve-

ning in February, a cast of talented

sixth graders brought to life stories

from African, Indonesian, and

Native American cultures in a play

called, Stories For A Dark Night.


Park Sends Delegations to Model UN

This winter, 17 Park students

in Grades VI–IX embraced

international diplomacy. Following

weeks of practice and preparation

under the leadership of parents

Russ and Gina Wilcox, and faculty

representative Curt Miller, Park’s

delegates attended two Model

United Nations conferences this

term.

At a two-day conference at

Boston University Academy in

February, Park sent 17 students,

each assigned to represent a nation

to discuss topics ranging from the

1989 crisis in Tiananmen Square,

the civil war in Somalia, human

trafficking, Myanmar, the 2nd

Punic War, and a modern-day crisis

simulation in Latin America which

pitted the national cabinets of

Columbia, Venezuela, and Guyana

against the infamous FARC drug

cartel. Park students represented

their assigned nations and Park

School admirably and received

tremendous recognition for their

contributions. Eleven students

received distinguished mention:

Molly Chiang (VIII) and Pierce

Haley (VII) received verbal

commendations;

Rishi Bannerjee (VII), Rohan

Dhir (IX), and Ambrey Hayes

(VI) received Honorable Mention

distinctions;

Rishi Dhir (VII), Annie DiAdamo

(VII), Charlotte Gifford (VII),

Harry Golen (VII), Patrick Rose

(IX), and Jack Willmerding (VII)

achieved Outstanding Delegate

awards;

Katherine Wilcox (VII) was distin-

guished as Best Delegate.

In March, a delegation of 16 Park

students joined representatives

from nine other area schools at the

Middle School United Nations Con-

ference held at Bentley University

in Waltham. This one-day event,

designed without the competition

of awards, allows students new to

Model U.N. to practice their skills

in a learning environment. Park

students took on the roles of rep-

resentatives from Belgium, Japan,

Kenya, Canada, South Africa, U.S.A.,

and France to tackle the issues

of the militarization of space, the

reduction of child mortality, the

nuclear proliferation of Iran, and

an historical revisitation of the 1956

Suez Canal crisis.

Jacob Barkan (VI), Jordyn Britton

(VI), Susanna Cabot (VII), Isabelle

Charles (VII), Jake DiAdamo (V),

Ian Glick (V), Lev Goldman (VI),

Harry Golen (VII), Pierce Haley

(VII), Ambrey Hayes (VI), Matty

Hong (V), Sebastian Park (V), Ian

Richardson (VI), Vikrum Singh

(VI), Katherine Wilcox (VII), and

Jack Wilmerding (VII) are to be

congratulated for considering such

crucial concerns and representing

their assigned countries and the

Park School so well.


Fall & Winter Sports Update

This fall was a wonderful season for all six

soccer teams, field hockey, and cross coun-

try, including the first annual Park-Shady Hill Day.

The two schools, who have been competing since

the early 1900s, have inaugurated a rivalry day

on a Friday in October to be continued for years

to come. Although Shady Hill took home the first

trophy, it was a great day nevertheless!

Varsity field hockey and boys’ and girls’ var-

sity soccer had a great fall. The field hockey team,

led by coaches Taylor Horan and Holly Mawn

had one of their best seasons in years finish-

ing with just two losses. Grade IX cross country

runner, Rohan Dhir, was undefeated for the

season — winning every race he entered! Equally

impressive was the Grade VI girls’ soccer team,

coached by Merrill Hawkins ’96 and Kristin Hoins,

who finished their season without a blemish.

Our undefeated athletes received their “unde-

feated Ps” during the fall sports Morning Meeting

in November.

The winter sports season began just after

Thanksgiving and continued through February.

The wrestling team sent two sixth grade com-

petitors, Gage McWeeny and Jude Littell, to the

annual Fay Tournament in January. Jude lost in

the finals in his weight class after a terrific day of

wrestling. The JV girls’ basketball team won the

Meadowbrook Tournament in February besting

teams from Meadowbrook, Chestnut Hill, and

Fay. Park also hosted Meadowbrook, Fay, and

Applewild at the 16th Annual Hoopfest Tourna-

ment. Both the boys and girls teams, coached by

Tim O’Brien, Becca Hurd, Sue Seufert, and Leah

Walters, played very well. The boys earned the

all-important Sportsmanship Trophy for the

second year in a row. Beautiful sunny days at the

Larz Anderson rink are always winter classics for

Park’s ice hockey team. Coach Bob Tisi was joined

by Merrill Hawkins ’96 and Kathryn Barrows and

together they led a large team with a wide range

of experience to number of exciting wins.


The Park School:

Celebrating 125 Years

Distilling 125 years can be a daunting task. How best to choose the most

significant events and photographs to illustrate them? Twenty-five years ago, alumna Jay Williams Howland ’57 wrote the consummate history book: The Park School, One Hundred Years 1888–1988, which became my constant reference during this anniversary year. I am both indebted to her research and to our School archives. Down in the basement of Park’s main building, in a former PE Department office, is a room crammed full of the Park School spirit. With the generous assistance of archivists Maria Fleming Alvarez ’81 and Andrea Sparks, I have tried to select pictures that best illustrate the Park story. Enjoy!

— Kate LaPine, editor

1888-20131888Miss Caroline Augusta Pierce opens the doors to a new school. Located in one half of a double house at 346–348 Walnut Street. This small propriet ary school serves 16 children of various ages from neighboring families in Brookline.


1905Mrs. Edward D. Brandegee, a friend and former pupil of Miss Pierce, offers to build a new schoolhouse. The brown-shingled gabled building at 31 Hedge Road, known as the

“Brown Building,” becomes home to the School for the next 66 years.

1910Miss Pierce retires and names Miss Julia Ballantine Park and Miss Mary Elizabeth Ware as co-principals. The faculty, ca. 1911: Mary Elizabeth Ware, Mairon Bunker, Louise Ames, Helen Twitchell, Alice Lee, Alice Park, Mildred Robinson, Julia Park.

1914Miss Park becomes sole principal when Miss Ware resigns so that she can marry.

1916Miss Park changes the School’s name from Miss Pierce’s to Miss Park’s School.

1920Miss Park calls on parents for help —Mrs. Brandegee sells the property to a real estate investment fi rm. New Parents’ Committee formed to obtain a mortgage naming Miss Park as the new owner of the Brown Building.

1921To strengthen Park’s appeal to fami-lies with boys, the School creates a “Boys’ Department,” naming Mr. Forrest Wing as director with four male teachers. He launches the School’s fi rst publication, The Parkonian, and forms Park’s fi rst base-ball team. (Previously, Park tended to lose most of its boy students to all-boys schools after fi fth grade.)

1922Miss Park diagnosed with cancer. On her 44th birthday, Park School students gather to sing her favorite song, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” into a loud speaker attached to the offi ce telephone. Miss Julia Park dies on May 11, 1922.

1923The School is incorporated and named in honor of Julia Park, “The Park School.” Alice Lee and Grace Harris become co-principals.

1926First issue of The Parking Space, a student magazine.

1927

Hugh and Lisbeth Ogden sell their yellow and white, 15-room house on 2 2/3 acres to the School for $75,000. The Upper School moves into the house 25 Kennard Road.

Noted architect Edmund Wheelwright designed the “model schoolhouse,” known as the Brown Building at 31 Hedge Road.


1932The Great Depression causes Board to examine School’s economics. Adopts policy of 1) not reducing tuition; 2) not raising salaries; 3) not reducing salaries; 4) hiring only essential teachers. Park students sup-port charity efforts such as Christmas box of clothes and toys for children.

1933School joins the Educational Records Bureau, preparers of annual secondary school entrance examinations to record and compare each child’s achievement.

1937Miss Lee and Mrs. Harris step down; Miss Grace May Cole becomes principal.

Students wear green and white for the annual Field Day in the spring, which featured games, races, marching, and music.

1939Parents’ Council forms, consisting of two mothers from each class, the predecessor of today’s Parents’ Association.

1940Park students engage in war relief efforts from recycling,

newspaper drives, fundraising for the Red Cross, to managing Park’s own Victory Garden. The School welcomes a group of English refugee children.

1946Board embarks on its fi rst capital campaign to 1) heat the gymnasium, 2) house the Lower School, 3) raise teachers’ salaries, and 4) pay down the mortgage.

1947 School purchases a white house at 15Hedge Road for $2,300 and spends an additional $5,000 to prepare the building to house the three- and four-year-olds.

Park is fully enrolled in the younger grades, but faces serious attrition of both boys and girls in fi fth grade and beyond. Trustees debate keeping seventh and eighth grades.

1938Two-hundred forty three students, parents, teachers, alumni, and former faculty gather for a 50th Anniversary Dinner. Miss Harris publishes “A History of The Park School, formerly Miss Pierce’s School, 1888 – 1938.”

The Trustees vote “to admit each child on his own merit, regardless of race and creed.”

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1948James Arnold Lowell is appointed headmaster.

Annual Appeal to raise funds for teachers’ pensions raises $2,500.

Annual Gilbert and Sullivan operettas performed throughout 1940s and 50s.

1949Student clubs, led by teachers, are a feature of Upper School afternoons: stamp and coin club, art club, drama club, model airplane club, sewing club, etc.

First Fathers’ Day at Park: an opportunity for men to spend time with their children at school.

1952Clothing Sale “outgrown but not outworn” becomes an annual event for more than 30 years.

1954Park adopts formal dress code: dresses or skirts for girls; coats and ties for boys.

1957Annual Appeal renamed “Annual Fund” and its purpose broadened to include scholarship funds, increased faculty salaries, and enlarging the teachers’ pension fund. Annual receipts total $13,000 in 1959.

The Parking Space student magazine ceases publication due to low numbers of Upper School students.

1959Mr. Lowell and Mrs. Gladys Watson (Lower School Head) are married in February and resign from the School in June.

New headmaster John Breckenridge

“Breck” Dayton vows to make the “academic soundness of the school curriculum” his

highest priority. Through his efforts,

enrollment grows from 215 to 300 students in fi ve years.

1963New gym and dining room built with four additional classrooms. Grades IV and V move into the new space and are called “the Middle School.”

1964Breck Dayton submits his resignation and the Board of Trustees offers the position to Harry J. Groblewski.

Mr. Groblewski recommends that the Board of Trustees form a long-range planning committee, called the Development Com-mittee, to chart a course for the School, including looking for a new location.


1966Grade IX added to give the student body better leadership, add depth to the curriculum, and attract excel-lent teachers. Upper School advisory system, Student Council, Helping Hand (student charitable organiza-tion) and the Parents’ Handbook begin. English Department Chair Jonathan Shaw begins the student Anthology of art and writing.

1967Jim and Mary Faulkner donate 14 acres of land on Goddard Avenue so the School can relocate.

1968The Park Parent newsletter founded by Sylvia Kliman to “consolidate the myriad mailings and to provide an open forum where rumor can

come to rest and thoughtful controversy may rage unabated.”

1969Bob Hurlbut is selected as Park’s 10th headmaster.

1970Dress code (coats and ties for boys and dresses and skirts for girls) eliminated.

New parent dinners begin as a way to welcome new families into the school community.

1971The Park School relocates to 171 Goddard Avenue and opens its doors on September 22.

Educational Policy Committee formed to encourage the administration to develop a more formal and organized approach to curriculum.

Teaching Intern program established.

Faculty pay scale equalized for male and female teachers.

1972The School expands professional development program, building upon the Parents’ Association’s summer grants. Sabbatical program established.

1973Grade IX Work Study program begins.

1975Growth Education becomes a part of the curriculum for Grades VI–IX.

Grade VII’s fi rst trip to Silver Lake and Mount Monadnock for Project REASON (Resource and Environmental Awareness through the Study of Nature).

In 1971, the School relocates to 171 Goddard Avenue, its home for

more than 40 years.


1976Optional eighth and ninth grade French trips instituted to LeMans and Paris.

Harvest Fair established to involve fathers, mothers, and children of all ages; renamed and moved to the spring as “Springfest” in 1987.

1977First Grandparents’ Day held in May; subsequently held on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Multicultural Committee with faculty, parent, and trustee members formed to increase the number of minority students at Park.

After-School Program begun for N(Pre-K) – II, with a complimentary program for students in Grades III –V.

1980The Faulkner family enlarges campus with a gift of an additional 10 acres of land, including the houses at 255 and 235 Goddard Avenue.

1988Park celebrates its Centennial throughout the year with dozens of events fro students, alumni, parents, and faculty. Jay Williams Howland ’57 researches and writes

The Park School: One Hundred Years 1888–1988, a comprehensive history of the School.

French trip modifi ed to include only ninth graders.

1989School undertakes comprehensive multicultural assessment and adopts Philosophy of Multicultural Education.

1990School offers Spanish to Grade VI students. Park’s fi rst Latin trip to Roman sites in England.

1991School upgrades six athletic fi elds and builds new parking lot.

Thanks to the boundless energy of parent volunteers, the Park School Parents’ Association has been putting on all-community events like Harvest Fair, Springfest, Picnic-in-the-Park, and the Craft Fair since 1976.


1993Jerry Katz becomes Park’s 11th Head of School; Bob Hurlbut named Headmaster Emeritus.

Board of Trustees adopts new mission statement affi rming excellence in education.

1994Tom Smith becomes fi rst Director of Technology; school wired; fi rst electronic card catalogue in library.

First ninth grade Spanish trip to Leon.

1995New After-School Program facility opens.

1996Camapign for Park is launched to increase faculty salaries and construct the West Building.

1997West Building opens with new gymnasium and new math and science classrooms.

2004Student Gay Straight Alliance forms.

2006Foundations for the Future campaign raises funds for faculty, facilities, and fi nancial aid.

2007Daily TEACH (Time for Enrich-ment, Advisory, Challenge, and Help) period instituted for Upper Division students.

2008“Getting bigger to get smaller” adds 50 new students in Grades I –V, creates four sections with smaller class sizes, and establishes a new division structure: Lower Division for Pre-Kindergarten – Grade II;

Middle Division for Grades III–V; Upper Division for Grades VI–IX. North Wing opens with new classrooms for Grades IV and V. Library renovated. Climate controls and new thermal windows for entire Main Building.

2010Mandarin added to language choices for Grade VI; Park establishes partnership with Greentown QinQin School in Hangzhou, China.


Park21, a strategic plan to ignite Park’s academic program is launched; provides funding for faculty innovation and academic innovation, particularly math, science, and technology.

2011School provides iPads for Middle Division students; Upper Division students begin using Google Apps for Education.

2012School purchases 8.3 acres at 133 Goddard Avenue, growing the campus to 34 acres, and providing a home for the Head of School.

2013Michael Robinson becomes Park’s 12th Head of School.

School celebrates its 125th Anniversary during the 2013 –14 academic year.

Today’s Park students use technology as one of many learning tools. Middle Division teachers can individualize lessons on iPads for their students.

2014Our Past & Promise: An evening celebrat-ing Park’s 125 years and welcoming Michael Robinson, Head of School.

In honor of Park’s 125th anniver-sary, the School plants 125 trees around the world — includ-ing the Amazon, South Africa, and China, with links to grade-level curricula — and a beautiful beech tree on our campus.

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P a r k S c h o o l

QUIZ

1. Sloyd has been a part of the curriculum since the School’s earliest days. We now call this subject:

A) phonics

B) woodworking

C) recess

D) Clash Day

2. The School’s colors changed to green and white in 1910. The original colors were:

A) yellow and green

B) blue and red

C) red and black

D) red and white

3. Drawing teacher Louise Ames Norman designed the school’s “Simplicity & Sincerity” motto in the late 1930s. What kind of tree is represented in the center?

A) charter oak

B) Norway spruce

C) red maple

D) quaking aspen

4. Participation in athletics isan integral part of the Park expe-rience for students in the Upper Division. What is the most recent addition to our roster of 12 var-sity teams in nine sports?

A) football

B) softball

C) fencing

D) badminton

5. Park has never had a “uniform.” However, during the 1950s, Park adopted a formal dress code of dresses or skirts for girls; coats and ties for boys. What big innovation occurred during the winter of 1969?

A) Slacks are allowed for girls: December through March

B) New Headmaster Bob Hurlbut eliminates the dress code

C) Ninth graders sell tye-die sweatshirts

D) Streaking

6. Park’s Annual Fund began in 1960. That first year, the goal was:

A) $5,000

B) $10,000

C) $13,000

D) $25,000

7. Park’s endowment was established in 1979 with $100,000. Today, the endowment stands at

A) $10 million

B) $18 million

C) $27 million

D) $42 million

8. Parents have been essential to the Park community from the early days. The first “Parents’ Council” formed in 1939 and it was renamed the “Parents’ Asso-ciation” in 1957. What year did the P.A. President begin serving a 2-year term?

A) 1957

B) 1959

C) 1968

D) 1972

9. Park’s address is 171 Goddard Avenue. What does that number signify?

A) The year 1971, when the School moved to its current location.

B) The number of students enrolled at Park.

C) The number of teachers working at Park.

D) The cost of a Park tuition when the School moved to its current location.

10. In the 1950s, all students began learning Latin in Grade VII. But only boys took science. What class did girls take instead?

A) Sewing

B) Cooking

C) Typing

D) French

Answers: 1:B, 2:C. 3: C. 4:B, 5:A, 6:C, 7:D, 8:C, 9:A, 10:D

(Although we have adopted the oak tree as our symbol; Ms. Norman’s seal portrays one of the red maples from the Kennard Road campus. When the School moved to Goddard Avenue in 1971, Headmaster Bob Hurlbut dubbed the large tree near the main athletic field, “the Charter Oak.”)

Think you know your Park School trivia? Here’s a chance to test your knowledge!

P a r k S c h o o l

QUIZQUIZ

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This fall, each of Park’s 558 students and 160 faculty and staff members lined up for an all-school photo. (Please see page 33). These members of the faculty were in the all-school photograph commemorating the School’s 100th anniversary in 1988 (although a couple were students in the earlier photo!)

Since its early days, Park’s faculty have had notably long tenures at the School. This list includes every member of the faculty and staff with more than 25 years under their belts.

Beatrice Whitney Van Ness 1922 –1949Dorothy Bird 1923 –1949James “Sir” Aldrich 1924 –1949Ellie Judkins 1927 –1978Dottie Ball 1942 – 2004Betsy Perry Ball 1954 –Edith Allen Cowen ’37 1954 –1993Bill Bourne 1961 –1995Avery Larry 1961 –1994Toby Rudginsky 1962 –1992Susan Sprague 1962 –1999Ruth Williams 1962 –1991Jan Spaulding 1965 –1998Raine Miller 1967 –1970, 1990 –2014*Leslie Arends Eckel 1969 – 2001Peggy Blumenreich 1971 –2014*Nancy Faulkner 1972 – 2009Margo Ayres Smith 1972 –Linda Knight 1973 – 2013Lucy Robb 1973 – 2002Tom Smith 1973 – 1983, 1993 –Sally Baker 1976 – 2004Susan Mahoney Segar 1976 –Pat Zifcak 1976 – 2008Liga Aldins 1977 –Comfort Halsey Cope 1977 –Phil Gambone 1977 – 2004

Judy Hale 1977 –David Lawton 1977 – 2013Juliet Baker 1978 – 2007Ann Kopp 1979 – 2006Helen Richards 1979 –Andrew Segar 1979 –Emily Tucker 1979 – 2007Kippy Dewey 1981 –Pam Handy Shepley 1981 – 2007Carole Carter 1983 –Fern Cunningham Terry 1983 –Steve Kellogg 1983 –Bob Tisi 1983 –Sean Callahan 1984 –Alice Perera Lucey ’77 1984 –Kathy Coen 1986 –Hilary Fabre 1986 –Marianne Miller 1986 –Joy Bartlett 1987 –Greg Grote 1987 –David Perry 1987 –Betsy Platt 1987 –Beth Donnell-Kilmer 1988 –Janice Allen 1989 –Alison Connolly 1989 –Curt Miller 1989 –Pam Swift 1989 –

Standing: Raine Miller, Laurie Turner, David Perry, Margo Ayres Smith, Head of School Michael Robinson, Beth Donnell-Kilmer, Kathy Coen, Greg Grote, Joy Bartlett, Melody Bartlett ’95 Seated: Steve Kellogg, Hilary Fabre, Liga Aldins, Fern Cunningham Terry, Peggy Blumenreich, Alice Perera Lucey ’77, Helen Richards, Betsy Platt, Susan Mahoney Segar, Andrew Segar Seated on floor: Merrill Hawkins ’96, Bob Tisi, Marianne Miller Not pictured: Betsy Ball, Comfort Halsey Cope, Judy Hale, Kippy Dewey, Carole Carter, Sean Callahan

* Raine Miller and Peggy Blumenreich will retire in June 2014. Please see the upcoming Fall 2014 issue of the Park Bulletin for their profi les.


On Sunday, April 27th, the West Gymnasium was transformed into a spectacular

venue to celebrate and refl ect on the School’s incredible 125 years. Faculty, parents, alumni and friends enjoyed catching up with familiar faces before the formal program began. With nine alumni and faculty readers, the program explored the roots of Park’s values and traditions, and considered how Park was infl uenced by world events throughout its history. Archival photos, quotes, and music brought Park’s amazing story alive to the audience. In the second portion of the program, Head of School Michael Robinson refl ected on his time at Park so far, and his admiration for the School’s trademark passionate teaching and learning. In his remarks, Michael spoke about the future of education and curriculum innovation, and how the School’s long-range plan, Park21, is paving the way for the future, “at Park School, we are not going to be surprised by the future.”

Watch the evening’s program at http://goo.gl/VblWi8

1. The West Gymnasium never looked so dramatic!

2. Guests signed the book that will be put into the 125th Time Capsule.

3. Taking in the hundreds of photos on display.

4. Charlie Cunningham, Raine Miller, Elizabeth Lamont, and Georgia Cunningham

5. Fern Cunningham-Terry, Alvin Terry, and Betty Hillmon

6. Alison Burr ’70, Ty Burr ’73, and Emily Burr ’66

7. Cynthia Harmon, Greg Cope ’71, and Daly Franco ’05

8. Amy Lloyd McCarthy ’86 and Lew Lloyd

9. Julie Deland, Melissa Deland ’95, Anderson Bell, Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96

10. Comfort Halsey Cope, Eliza Cope ’04, Julia Shepley ’04, Cece Bishop, Pam Handy Shepley

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Hilary Fabre(as Miss Caroline Pierce in 1888)

So there I was, 26 years old, opening the door to Miss Pierce’s School for Little Boys and Girls, facing 16 young minds, awaiting my les-sons. It was frightening and exhilarating. But I knew what needed to be done. Without ques-tion, build a str ong academic foundation, but we must reach beyond that. Art, music, drama, athletics, woodworking — all these things contribute to a child’s growth and understanding of the world. And they need to get outside of the classroom as well. We shall have Outing classes where they can play sports and engage in other activities. And they must learn together — boys and girls. How else can they grow up to be fine young men and women if they don’t learn how to relate to each other?

Jacob Aduama ’07Miss Pierce was a lady of vigor and purpose, who expected as much of her students as she did of her-self. And she was adamant about courtesy and manners. But she also believed in the importance of fun. And true to her vision, in addition to rigorous academics, there were plays and pageants, sports, and all kinds of games in the cemetery next door. Yes, you heard that cor-rectly, the cemetery was their playground. But the children didn’t seem to mind.

Betty HillmonOn March 17, 1922, Miss Park was in school as usual. On March 18th, she was in the hospital. The diagnosis: terminal cancer. She never returned to school. On April 19th, her 44th birthday, Mr. MacGowan, the sci-ence teacher, rigged up a loudspeaker attached to

1. Liz Page, Mulian Chen, and Kathy Come2. Heidi and David Shaff ’873. Carole Lawton, Nancy Faulkner, Hilary Fabre, and Debbie Henry 4. Corwin Fleming’49 (wearing his Park School “good posture

pin”) and Maria Fleming Alvarez ’815. Liga Aldins, Carole Lawton, and Ruth Williams6. Fred Hoppin, Caroline Hoppin, and Michael Robinson 7. David Ball ’85 with Betsy Perry Ball8. Richard Zhong and Jeannie Hahn9. Nadia Rahim, Jackie Fantuzzi, Graig Fantuzzi, Lars Albright ’90,

and Martina Albright ’83

Celebrating Our Past

To bring Park’s 125-year history to life, nine alumni and faculty members performed a readers theater-style script, written by Deb Bergeron, while historic images flashed on the large screen overhead. L–R: Greg Cope ‘71, Daly Franco’ 05, Jacob Aduama ‘07, Curt Miller, Hilary Fabre, Betty Hillmon, Margo Smith, Jerilyn Willig, and Bob Little. Below: PA President Katie McWeeny welcomed guests. Below right: Board Chair Suzie Tapson introduced Michael Robinson to the crowd.

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For 125 years, nurturing the whole child, encouraging dignity and respect, and fostering the joy of lifelong learning has kept the Park spirit alive.

a telephone. The whole school gathered around it to sing to her one of her favorite songs — Ode to Joy from Beethoven’s ninth symphony. No one who was there ever forgot that moment. Miss Park died a month later.

Jerilyn Willig (as Miss Eleanor Judkins, joining

the faculty in 1927)

My first contract had in it that I could not wear lip-stick, rouge or nail polish, and that I must, must have long hair. This was adamant. Well, I got together with all the other lady teachers, and we decided that this was simply not acceptable any-more. So we made a plan: if we all got our hair cut at the same time, they couldn’t fire all us, could they? So we left at 4:30 one night with long hair, and came back the next day with short hair. All nine of us. Oh,

there were hysterics over it all right, you can be sure of that. But they didn’t fire us. Victory was ours.

Greg Cope ’711953 welcomed Miss Betsy Perry, known to us today as Mrs. Betsy Ball. From 1953 to 1966, she taught the 3-year old group in the Nursery program. After leaving to have her own chil-dren, she then returned as a parent volunteer, working endless hours in numerous capacities. Since 1985, she has been the familiar, wel-coming face at our reception desk.

Curt MillerThe 60’s brought explosive growth and 3 different headmasters. John Breck-enridge Dayton, or Breck Dayton as he was called, led the charge. He vowed to make the academic soundness of the school

his highest priority. French was reinstated for boys, and all students — girls and boys — were required to take science and something called “new math” — a direct result of the Space Age. Mr. Dayton also promoted the teaching of non-Western history, and encouraged teachers to visit other countries to expand their knowledge — a practice still supported today.

Daly Franco ’05In 1964, Harry Groblewski took over. He added ninth grade to Park’s program. The Student Council and the stu-dent-led charitable organiza-tion, Helping Hand — now called the Service Coun-cil — were also established. Both are still going strong today. Mr. Groblewski believed what Park needed was a long range strategic plan and he championed that

effort. Recognizing that there was a lot of talent among the parents, he rec-ommended the formation of a Development Committee to chart a course for the future. Park needed a new location and a whole new school.

Bob LittleEarlier that year, Bob Hurlbut took over as Headmaster and masterfully led Park through the crucial construc-tion and transition phase. To say there were obstacles would be an understate-ment — beyond ongoing fund raising, there was runaway inflation, a banking crisis, New England weather and a labor strike. But despite it all, the new Park School opened its doors in September 1971.

Margo SmithThey [Miss Pierce and Miss Park] would be pleased

to see parents engaged in school activities, and a rainbow of family photos proudly displayed on the bulletin boards. And mostly they would be so proud of the many generations of Park students and parents who — despite the many challenges, the many ups and downs — kept the spirit alive … the spirit of nurtur-ing the whole child, encour-aging dignity and respect, and fostering the joy of lifelong learning.

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I have had a wonderful nine months getting to know Park. There’s no doubt in my mind that learning about Park School is synonymous with getting to know the people: From reading to kids in classrooms to greeting families at the front door, leading Morning Meeting on Mondays, pitching at recess when I can, watching games on the sidelines, coaching hockey in the wee hours of the morning, continuing the student birthday tradition, meeting regularly with the ninth graders, and having a one-on-one meeting with nearly every member of the faculty and staff. . . . In getting to know who we are and what we do well, three things stand out:

1. Community. The bedrock of this institution — mutually respectful, appreciating similarities and differences. You work well, and hard, together.

2. The incredible combination of caring, inspiring teachers and engaged, caring students, creating a powerful mosaic of teaching and learning.

3. And, I’ve learned that the Park parent community is made up of the most diverse life experiences I’ve ever encountered.

Park is an inclusive community, with value-laden deep engagement. It’s a place where students feel sig-nifi cantly know and valued.

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Park’s consistent path of excellence didn’t just happen. Its leaders have made visionary decisions — from Caroline Pierce and Julia Park to Bob Hurlbut and Jerry Katz. They have leaned into educational innovations of their day. And the Boards of Trustees have steered the course through changing times. I recognize I am standing on the

Achieving Our Promise

Thank you for such a warm welcome to The Park School. I don’t really feel all that new anymore. . . .

At Park School, we are not going to be surprised by the future. We will be delighted . . .

shoulders of giants. Bob and Jerry couldn’t be here tonight, but I want to recognize their efforts and leadership. I humbly take on the challenge to keep us here and to move us forward.

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Which leads me perfectly to Park21, Park’s strategic plan focused on innovation… It’s one of the things that attracted me to Park when I was considering the job. It showed me that Park School is not complacent, not resting on its laurels, but rather challenging itself, seeking out best practices outside of Park’s walls to fi nd the best new thinking, the best educational methods, the best new tools and resources, to keep a great school at the forefront. Park21’s focus on science, technol-ogy, engineering, and math recog-

nizes the vast importance of these skills for our 21st century learners. Park21 recognizes that we are not fi xed in time and prac-tice — not complacent and satis-fi ed. We are a learning institution, and the more we continue to learn and grow, that is how we stay in front of the game. To use a surfi ng metaphor (although I am not a surfer), as we engage in the chang-ing landscape of teaching and learning, we don’t want to miss the wave — nor do we want to be so far out in front that we get pummeled into the sand! We want to fi nd that sweet spot on the crest and ride the waves of innovation that are all around us in this 21st century. This doesn’t just happen.


THE LOG STORY

Really, this is a fitting story for our 125th, a simple and sincere story,

a story we could have told at the turn of the century — I mean the turn of the 20th century when the school we call Park was just a decade or so old. And it’s a story that we should be sure we can tell a hundred years from now…simple and sincere but richly metaphoric and emblematic of the best 21st century educations. Like most every good Head of School story, this story takes place outside the confines of my office. I was engaged in something heady and educational: playing basketball with some Lower Division students at recess on a sunny day. “Hey, Mr. Robinson!” a small voice calls to me. “Can you help us with something?” I take one last shot at the

hoop…“Sure, what do you need?” Walking into the woods, eight to ten students lined up along both sides of a log. A young voice leads a call and response: “Heave, ho! Heave, ho!” It was clear that I was being asked to help move the log. For what, I wasn’t quite sure… and it was entirely possible that moving the log was the point of this activ-ity. It became clear that they were building a fort and this log was, in their imagination, going to be a mighty beam upon which they could prob-ably build a second or third floor. And, positioning myself in the middle of the log — taking on most of the weight — I joined in the happy, purposeful, coopera-tive, work. “Heave, ho! Heave, ho!” we chanted. And then, a voice imbued with such deep

gladness rang out… ”Keep going guys, we’re going to be successful!” And the others replied, “We’re going to be successful!” I like to think that coming here to Park School as head of school was a response to that invitation from the student —“Hey Mr. Robinson, can you help us?” And, not knowing exactly what that would entail we always know just enough to say, “Yes!” You and I, and all the faces we saw in that great archival presentation earlier, and these young faces carry-ing the log, take our place in a proud tradition… to lift … lift the mission… lift it to build the promise of the future, with plenty of “Heave, ho!”, always as a child-centered community. Together, we are going to be successful. Thank you for asking me to help. ❂

We have to be proactive, and Park21 is giving us the resources, the tools, and the culture to be fully prepared, invest-ing in our “intellectual capital,” to be a more nimble institution as we enter a dynamic landscape where teaching and learning is rapidly changing.

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And as we consider what the future has in store for us, allow me to share this big idea: at Park School, we are not going to be surprised by the future. We will be delighted, but not surprised. The main elements of Park21 provide the perfect launching pad for Park to embrace what NAIS (the National Association of Independent Schools) calls the “Big Shifts of 21st Century Education.” Park School’s faculty is a dynamic, talented, innova-tive group; this is a faculty with some serious fi repower in the teaching ranks! Park has the resources — the people, the fi nancial strength, the location, and the campus — to engage deeply with these big shifts. Here’s a glimpse at four of these “Big Shifts” that I see great schools like Park lean-ing into:

1. A shift from “Knowing to Doing” with more hands-on learning;

2. A shift toward curriculum that is increasingly interdisciplinary and project-based;

3. A cultural shift, expanding our collective capacity for risk-taking, trial and error, iterative thought and process;

4. And what might be a shift in many schools — but at Park is an ever-deepened commitment to valuing the diversity of peoples and culture.

Deep learning, deep engagement, deep meaning. That’s what our excit-ing future looks like… and having gazed into the future, it seems obvi-ous that now is the time to tell you a story about this log. . . .

Students in Grades I –V play outside in the woods every day. Fort building is a key activity!


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1936Henry W. Goethals writes, “I remain in contact with my Park School classmate and chum, Dr. Alvin S. Aldrich of Cheyenne, Wyoming. We are also two of the three remaining classmates of the class of 1940 at the Roxbury Latin School. Al and I also roomed together for two years at Harvard, where we are Class of 1944.”

1938Class RepresentativePutty McDowell

1945Class RepresentativeNatalie Park Schutz

1948Class Representative Needed!

Vera Converse Gibbons still remembers Miss Judkins teaching fi rst grade. “I continue working as a real estate broker and property manager in Mattapoisett.” Renny Little enjoyed speaking about Park’s earlier days at a recent Morning Meeting. He and his son Bob (Park’s athletic director) noted three genera-tions of Littles who have attended Park. Renny’s mother, Nina Fletcher Little graduated in 1917, followed by her son Jack ’44 and twins Sally and Renny ’48 and grandson Fred ’79. “Although Nina’s offspring didn’t graduate, we all have happy memo-ries of our days in the Brown Build-ing on Hedge Road.”

1949Kathryn Hillman Tingley tells us, “I really enjoyed the time I spent at The Park School before attending Beaver Country Day. I miss get-ting calls from Robert Bray, Class of 1953, and I remember Pauline Bray Nutting. Please keep in touch.” Amy Simonds Naimi shares,“We are so happy our youngest grand-son, William DiGiovanni, is lucky enough to be a fi fth grader at Park.” We were delighted to see Carol Weston Galloway at the Alumni February Fête. A few days later, she sent us this poem:

Day’s Eye by Carol Weston Galloway

You are the bombOf radiating furWho walkedInto my house.

You weighedA little over two poundsOn the letter scale.

How did it happenThat when I openedThe refrigerator doorYou came walking out.

My ear againstThe soft furOf your purring throatI think I hearThe oceans of the world.

You swish your tailAnd all the Russian dollsOf different sizesTip over on the shelf.

It is holyWhen at 4 a.m.You sniffThe winds of GodUnder the door.

1953Class RepresentativeBob Bray

1956Roger Gray wrote to tell us, “We now live in Cotuit on Cape Cod. Our 50th wedding anniversary is fast approaching in June of 2014. Our son lives in Portland, Maine and our daughter and two grand-children live is Frisco, Texas. I am active with golf, gardening, fi shing, and fundraising for Curry College. I also am on the board of the Cotuit Library.”

1963Class Representative Amy Lampert

1966Class RepresentativeWigs Frank

1967Class Representative Davis Rowley

1968Class RepresentativeVicky Hall Kehlenbeck

After speaking at Morning Meeting in April, Renny Little ’48 poses in front of the portrait of Julia Park with his son, Park’s athletic director, Bob Little (right), and Head of School Michael Robinson (left).


Josh David ’78 Alumni Achievement Award Presentation

The 2013 Alumni Achievement Award was presented to Josh David ’78 on Friday, November 15, 2013. Just as the Alumni Achievement Award text reads, Josh “exemplifies

the Park School’s values and educational mission through distinctive achievement in his community.” As co-founder of the High Line in New York City, Josh helped to repurpose defunct, elevated railroad tracks into a beloved, urban green space. Josh has provided a green escape above the busy streets, and a chance to find beauty and nature in an urban setting, while also teaching thousands of people about the history of the rail yards, and the opportunity for industrial reuse.

Josh spent the morning at Park visiting with students and faculty. During a special Morning Meeting presentation, Josh spoke about the process of founding the High Line: petitions and grassroots fundrais-ing, gathering ideas from the public, as well as constructing a path and planting over 200 species of plants to enhance the elevated park. Josh took questions from the students, and shared his story of starting off as a magazine writer, which led him to discover the abandoned rail yards that became the High Line. Josh spoke with many students throughout the day, ranging from Kindergarteners through ninth graders. It was wonderful to have Josh back at Park and to share his work and passions with the Park community.

Top: Former art teacher Annie Aleskovsky Zeybekoglu surprised Josh David ’78 by attending his presentation in November. Bottom: Josh visited a Grade IV classroom to share more about his work on the High Line.





Phebe Ann Greenwood works as a senior fi nancial analyst for the Virginia Department of Transporta-tion. My daughter, Hannah, is a junior at George Mason University in psychology.”

and active in both theater and in Model UN.” We also heard from Gil Kliman, who is a general partner at Interwest Partners, a VC fi rm in Silicon Valley. He focuses on ophthalmology, medical devices, and healthcare IT.

1974Class RepresentativesRodger CohenMargaret Smith Bell

Alex Bok is the CEO of Boston Baseball Field of Dreams, which is working to bring a minor league stadium and team to Malden, and has been active on the transition team for Boston’s new mayor Marty Walsh.

1975Class RepresentativesColin McNayBill Sullivan

1976Class RepresentativeTenney Mead Cover

1977Class RepresentativeSam Solomon


1973Class RepresentativeRick Berenson

Rick Berenson brought us up to date in several arenas: “I am running Thermalin Diabetes, a company which is developing next generation forms of insulin for patients with Type I or Type II dia-betes. We are about a year from our fi rst human studies. My son, Daniel Berenson ’06, has just started an MD-PhD program at Stanford after graduating from Yale summa cum laude in biochemistry. My daughter, Alice Berenson ’09, is a sophomore at Harvard where she is a molecular and cellular biology concentrator

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1979Class RepresentativesLalla Carothers Sally Solomon

Nina Frusztajer left her pathology job and is back doing medical nutri-tion and wellness consulting in col-laboration with others in a wellness group. “My three kids (Catherine 12, Zeno 10, and Hugo 9) are all doing great and we’re all still playing music: guitar, piano, drums, and some vocals. Yes, I know, one of these days we should start a family band!”

1980Class RepresentativeSusan Schorr

Jessica Slosberg Benjamin shares her Park School recollections. “My memories span 11 years from nurs-ery and kindergarten in the “old” Park School (with my beloved teacher Leslie Arends Eckel) and being one of the seven swans at our holiday production of the ‘12 Days of Christmas.’ Another memory is being the fi rst grade in the “new” school (with Miss Judkins taking her daily walks in cardigans and pearls) and Miss Sprague. In fact, in addition to my many memories of four-square, Morning Meetings, the carpool line, gym shows and recess with friends, many of my memories revolve around the teachers: Miss Robb reading to us, Miss Williams, Miss Spaulding, Cheryl McKendry’s art class, Mr. Wheeler’s history class, Mrs. DuCharme’s French.”

1981Class Representatives Matt CarothersAlex Mehlman

1982Class Representative Allison Nash Mael

1983Class RepresentativesLisa Livens FreemanElise Mott

On July 1, Josh Wolman will become the Headmaster at Aspen Country Day School in Colorado. Josh has been the associate head of the school for admissions and fi nancial aid at Sidwell Friends School in Washing-ton, D.C. We wish Josh luck in his new position!

1984Class RepresentativeAnne Collins Goodyear

Donald Barrick sent in this update: “I was named chairman of the board of Life’s WORC, a Long Island based non-profi t agency that provides residential services for 250 developmentally-challenged indi-viduals and day services for 1,000. For information, see www.lifesworc.org.” Congratulations, Donald!

1985Class RepresentativeRachel Levine Foley

1986Class RepresentativesMark Epker Jay Livens

1987Class RepresentativesMary Sarah Baker FairweatherGeoffrey Glick

Mary Sarah Baker married Sam Fairweather on Block Island, Rhode Island on August 4, 2013 in a small family wedding. “My father offi ci-ated the ceremony, with the partici-pation of my mother (Sally Baker) and sisters (Nancy Baker Cahill ’85 and Louise Baker Lee ’92). It was a beautiful and festive celebration!”

Jennifer Glasser writes, “Having the most amazing love affair with the world as I wander through it. Writing this from Paris, where I am supposed to have dinner with Ashley Maddox before heading to my fi nal destination: Turkey. Of course there have been challenges along the way (how can there not be food poisoning, somewhere?!), but I feel so thoroughly supported — even by complete strangers — as I make my way through unfamiliar terri-tory. Hoping to turn the familiar into something as exciting as the unfamiliar on my return. If anyone wants to see pictures, read snippets, or fi nd out what happens when I get home, they can check out www.worthpackingin.com.

1988Class RepresentativeLiza Cohen Gates

Top: Park alumni moms Amy Saltonstall ’87, Minnie Ames ’86, and Abi Ross Goodman ’91 staked out a front row floor seat for Yule Festival to watch their third graders perform.

Bottom: One of Jennifer Glasser’s favorite highlights in her year of travel: skiing in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

Opposite page:

1. Merle Jacobs, Director of Admission; Greg Cope ’71; Steve Kellogg, Math Teacher; Jamie Folsom ’85 and Beth Boucher 2. Joshua DeVaughn is ready for the donut-eating contest! 3. Michael Robinson, Fern Cunningham Terry, art teacher, and Fern’s daughter, Shandalea Allen Abdul-Hadi ’90 4. Joan Amick Kelly ’83 and children Will Kelly ’19 and Katherine Kelly ‘15 5. Shapur Naimi and Amy Simonds Naimi ’49 dig into their lobsters 6. Katrina Newbury ’85 and Bea Sanders, Director of Development 7. Betty Hillmon, Music Department Head and Elizabeth Mitchell ’94 8. Kyle Foley ’00; Renny Little ’48; guest; Ari Turner; Louisa Carroll ’07, and Bob Little, Athletic Director 9. Greg Kadetsky ’96 and Alden Bell (daughter of Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96) 10. Lilian McCarthy ’14; Amy Lloyd McCarthy ’86; and Merle Jacobs, Director of Admission 11. Ready for all sports! 12. Bea Sanders, Director of Development is more than ready for the lobster bake! 13. Gabe Callejas ’23, son of Emily Potts Callejas ’89 14. Hula hooping on the field 15. Cameron Naimi ’84; Michael Robinson, Head of School; Shapur Naimi; Amy Simonds Naimi ’49 16. Eliza Drachman-Jones Quincy ’98; Betsy Glynn and David Glynn ‘91 17. Lauren Hendrick Sutton ’96 brought her new daugher 18. Pavel Frantsen ’13, Ben Thompson-Hall, Steve Kellogg, Miguel Principe ’13, Tyler Fizek ’13, Jamo Woods ’13 19. Fun on the lawn for all ages! 20. Lauren Hendrick Sutton ’96; Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96, Merrill Hawkins ’96, English/Social Studies Teacher


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Clambake 2013On a beautiful sunny day at

the end of September, around 150 Park alumni and their

families joined together at Park for the annual Alumni Clam-

bake. Many alumni came to celebrate the end of summer

and to meet new Head of School Michael Robinson. Michael

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was joined by a life-size lobster and many

future Park alumni. We hope you can join

us next year for this fun, family event!


progress, and ultimately live a happy and more productive life.

1994Class Representatives Alan BernAba Taylor

1995Class RepresentativeLilla Curran

1996Class RepresentativesKathrene Tiffany BellNick BresciaMerrill HawkinsKatayoun Shahroki

Greg Schwanbeck writes, “Keba Foster and I married on last July at the New England Aquarium. I’m currently living in Norwood and teaching physics and astronomy at Westwood High School, where I also serve as an instructional tech-nology coach.”

Left: 1989 classmates Gretchen Maddox, Robbie Colby, and Nicole Kearse catching up at the Blue Bird Cafe in Chelsea, UK, on an unusually sunny day in February.

Center: Class of 1992 friends and fellow Los Angeles residents Sandy Schmid and Brian McEvoy reconnected after realizing they both live in LA and like riding bikes. “We met up and went for a ride around Topanga Canyon.”

Right: Greg Schwanbeck ’96 and Keba Foster were married at the New England Aquarium last July.

Louisa Grandin Sylvia ’93has published a workbook for individuals diagnosed with bipolar II disorder.

specifi cally for individuals diagnosed with bipolar II disorder:

Most people have heard of bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that is marked by manic episodes and periods of intense depression. Bipolar II disorder differs from bipolar I in that sufferers may never experience a full manic episode, although they may experience periods of high energy and impulsiveness (hypomania), as well as depression and anxiety. If you have been diagnosed with bipolar II, or even if you think that you may have this disorder, you may be frightened by the highs and lows of your intense emotions. Fortunately, there are proven-effective treatments that can help you fi nd a sense of calm and peace of mind.

Written by an extremely accomplished team of bipolar experts, The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook is designed to help you manage the recurring depression, hypomania, and anxiety that can arise as a result of your condition. The convenient workbook format combines evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other mindfulness-based exercises to help you manage your emotions, track your

1989Class RepresentativesDahlia AronsonIan GlickRebecca Lewin Scott

1990Class RepresentativesZachary CherryAlexander Rabinsky



1993Class RepresentativesJessica Ko Beck Jaime QuirosAlison Ross

Louisa Grandin Sylvia has written a book with two colleagues titled The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook. The fol-lowing is a description of her book, the fi rst self-help workbook available


More than 100 alumni, friends, and current and former Park faculty gathered together at the Hampshire House

on Thursday, February 6th for the fifth annual Alumni February Fete. Guests heard from Alumni Committee Co-Chairs Abbott Lawrence ’85 and Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89. Board Chair Suzie Tapson presented Lanny Thorndike ’81 with the Alumni Service Award for his work as a long-time trustee and leading the Head of School Search Committee. New Head of School Michael Robinson also addressed the crowd, and shared his excitement and enthusiasm about his first six months at Park. It was a fun, fabulous evening, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

1. Phoebe Gallagher Winder ’84, Adrienne DeVaughn ’92, and Tam DeVaughn ’90 2. Sarah Shoukimas Ryan ’97, Kyle Foley, guest, Sarah Robbat ’97, Nia Lutch ’97, Alison Connolly, Math Teacher 3. Judy Hale, Art Teacher, Bob Hurlbut, Headmaster Emeritus 4. Nina Frusztajer ’79, Lanny Thorndike ’81, Maria Fleming Alvarez ’81, Chip Pierce ’81 5. Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96 and Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89 6. 1978 classmates: Jen Cunningham, Patti Sonnabend Wagner, Haskell Crocker, Bunny Forbes Hickey, Connie Berman Moore 7. Merrill Hawkins ’96, English/Social Studies Teacher; Greg Schwanbeck, and Keba Foster 8. Andrew Segar, Lower Division Head, Alex Tejeda ’05, Daly Franco ’05, Sarah Tiedemann ’05, Samantha Frick ’05 9. Suzie Tapson, Chair of the Board of Trustees and Lanny Thorndike ’81, winner of the 2013 Alumni Service Award 10. Alumni and faculty catch up on Park School news at the Hampshire House. 11. Denise Donovan, BLANK, Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93, and Jeff Tulman ’90

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More than 100 alumni, friends, and current and formerPark faculty gathered together at the Hampshire House

on Thursday, February 6th for the fifth annual Alumni February Fete. Guests heard from Alumni Committee Co-Chairs AbbottLawrence ’85 and Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89. Board Chair Suzie Tapson presented Lanny Thorndike ’81 with the Alumni Service Award for his work as a long-time trustee and leading the Head of School Search Committee. New Head of School Michael Robinson also addressed the crowd, and shared his excitement and enthusiasm about his first six months at Park. It was a fun,fabulous evening, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

1. Phoebe Gallagher Winder ’84, AdrienneDeVaughn ’92, and Tam DeVaughn ’90 2. SarahShoukimas Ryan ’97, Kyle Foley, guest, Sarah Robbat ’97, Nia Lutch ’97, Alison Connolly, Math Teacher 3. Judy Hale, Art Teacher, Bob Hurlbut,Headmaster Emeritus 4. Nina Frusztajer ’79,Lanny Thorndike ’81, Maria Fleming Alvarez ’81,Chip Pierce ’81 5. Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96 and Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89 6. 1978 classmates: JenCunningham, Patti Sonnabend Wagner, HaskellCrocker, Bunny Forbes Hickey, Connie BermanMoore 7. Merrill Hawkins ’96, English/SocialStudies Teacher; Greg Schwanbeck, and KebaFoster 8. Andrew Segar, Lower Division Head, AlexTejeda ’05, Daly Franco ’05, Sarah Tiedemann ’05, Samantha Frick ’05 9. Suzie Tapson, Chair of theBoard of Trustees and Lanny Thorndike ’81, winnerof the 2013 Alumni Service Award 10. Alumni and faculty catch up on Park School news at theHampshire House. 11. Denise Donovan, BLANK,Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93, and Jeff Tulman ’90

February FeteMore than 100 alumni, friends, and current and former

Park faculty gathered together at the Hampshire House on Thursday, February 6th for the fifth annual Alumni February Fete. Guests heard from Alumni Committee Co-Chairs Abbott Lawrence ’85 and Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89. Board Chair Suzie Tapson presented Lanny Thorndike ’81 with the Alumni Service Award for his work as a long-time trustee and leading the Head of School Search Committee. New Head of School Michael Robinson also addressed the crowd, and shared his excitement and enthusiasm about his first six months at Park. It was a fun, fabulous evening, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

1. Phoebe Gallagher Winder ’84, Adrienne DeVaughn ’92, and Tam DeVaughn ’90 2. Sarah Shoukimas Ryan ’97, Kyle Foley, guest, Sarah Robbat ’97, Nia Lutch ’97, Alison Connolly, Math Teacher 3. Judy Hale, Art Teacher, Bob Hurlbut, Headmaster Emeritus 4. Nina Frusztajer ’79, Lanny Thorndike ’81, Maria Fleming Alvarez ’81, Chip Pierce ’81 5. Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96 and Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89 6. 1978 classmates: Jen Cunningham, Patti Sonnabend Wagner, Haskell Crocker, Bunny Forbes Hickey, Connie Berman Moore 7. Merrill Hawkins ’96, English/Social Studies Teacher; Greg Schwanbeck, and Keba Foster 8. Andrew Segar, Lower Division Head, Alex Tejeda ’05, Daly Franco ’05, Sarah Tiedemann ’05, Samantha Frick ’05 9. Suzie Tapson, Chair of the Board of Trustees and Lanny Thorndike ’81, winner of the 2013 Alumni Service Award 10. Alumni and faculty catch up on Park School news at the Hampshire House. 11. Denise Donovan, BLANK, Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93, and Jeff Tulman ’90


Chris Tierney ’02 Visit

In January, all varsity athletes in

Grades VI – IX enjoyed an informative

Q&A session with professional

soccer player Chris Tierney ’02 who

attended Park through Grade VI.

After Park, Chris then attended

Nobles and began playing varsity

soccer in the 8th grade and served as

captain in his junior and senior years.

Since graduating from the University

of Virginia in 2009 he has played

midfield and defense with the New

England Revolution.

Chris Tierney ’02 spoke to Upper Division students in the Conference Room during lunch period. During recess, he went down to the West Gym and posed for photos with his young fans.


has plans to go beyond clothing by creating an interactive atmosphere where community action can blos-som. The Tree House, with support from B.R.I.D.G.E.S. (a Boston based non-profi t), will be an integral part of a number of community pro-grams built to nurture youth creativ-ity and community environmental awareness.”

2005Class RepresentativeLily Bullit

Lily Bullit reports that she is going to Nairobi for a year to work in the Kibera Slum for a US-based orga-nization that seeks to improve basic services like water distribution to slum residents. Sarah Tiedemann graduated from Hobart & Willliam Smith Colleges in May 2013, and is now working in Cushing Academy’s development offi ce.

1997Class Representatives Sarah ConwaySuzy McManmonSarah Robbat

1998Class RepresentativesLydia HawkinsMeg LloydSarah Swettberg

1999Class RepresentativesColin ArnoldSusanna Whitaker WatersElizabeth Weyman

After living in Cairo for more than a year and covering the political upheavals, David Kenner moved to Beirut. “I am now the Middle East Editor for Foreign Policy Magazine.”

2000Class RepresentativeJessica Whitman

2001Class RepresentativeBen Bullit

Rebecca Spiro writes, “I have been teaching Spanish at the Hutchison School in Memphis since January

2006Class Representative McCall Cruz

For news about Daniel Berenson, see page 23.

2007Class Representatives Thomas CopeBenjamin Schwartz

2008Class Representatives Manizeh AfridiMarielle Rabins

Anya Peck writes, “I am enjoy-ing an active life at Colby College, concentrating in neurobiology and gender studies. Last summer, I was a research associate in molecular biology at the University of Hel-sinki. My work involved fascinating studies on dogs with overly sensitive hearing and compulsive reactions

Far left: Sarah Shoukimas ’97 married Michael Ryan in September 2013.

Left: A lucky group of Park faculty enjoyed a very exciting field trip to Foxboro in August to see Park School alumnus Michael Cox (Class of 2004) return kicks for the New York Giants. Although it was only a pre-season game, it was quite something to see a former athlete of ours play in the NFL!

Below: Eliza Cope ‘04 and Thomas Cope ’07 enjoy gyros in Athens, where Thomas is spending the semester abroad.

2013. Last summer, I instructed my fi rst NOLS course in Wyoming and in the coming years I hope to con-tinue teaching in a more experimen-tal program with a stronger outdoor component. I continue to be grate-ful for Alan Rivera, Linda Knight, Peter Amershadian, Liga Aldins and Maria Alvarez for everything they taught me during my internship at Park.” Ben Bullitt is “about to fi nish up my second and fi nal year at Harvard Business School. This past summer, I worked at Facebook in San Francisco, and I’m planning on moving out there to work in tech after school.”

2003Class RepresentativeDiana Rutherford

2004Class RepresentativeSteven Fox

Flight School Clothing owner Shami Bery has recently c reated a fashion startup called The Tree House. “Our goal is to present the street wear apparel industry with an environ-mentally conscious alternative. By pairing pro-environmental themes and designs with 100% organic and recycled materials, The Tree House intends on bringing environmental-ism to the forefront of the urban fashion industry. The Tree House


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1. David Jones ’13 and David Perry2. Noa Sklar ’11 catches up with her former teachers3. Upper Division Head Alice Perera Lucey ’77 and Jaleel Williams ’124. Bob Little, Athletics Director, with Annie Goodridge ’105. Chlöe LeStage and Justine Hatton, both Class of 20136. Oladunni Oladipo and Sarah Power, both Class of 20147. JJ Batt ’14, Henry Burnes ’14, Eli Burnes ’14, and Chris Marcus ’138. Margo Smith and Dan Colombo ’149. Ellie Parker ’13, Fern Cunningham-Terry, and David Jones ’1310. Jamie Little ’12 and Dean Laabs11. Emma Mehlman ’11 and Sylvie Florman ’11 with Steve Kellogg

Park alumni from the classes

of 2009–2014 returned to Park

for the Annual Alumni Bagel

Breakfast before Yule Festival.

Park’s recent graduates had the

chance to reconnect with their

former teachers, and led the

entire crowd in Park’s traditional

Yule Fest fi nale, “Children Go

Where I Send Thee!”


to sound stimuli, which served as a genetic model for panic disorders in humans. Next summer I hope to continue this project. Meanwhile, I am fi nding time to assist in bio-research at Colby, and to continue playing violin and harp.” Trace Smith competed in the Men’s Giant Slalom at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi this winter! Trace skied for Estonia, where he holds dual citizenship.

2009Class Representatives Mercedes Garcia-OrozcoCary Williams

For news about Alice Berenson, see page 23.

2010Class Representatives Annie GoodridgeGilad SecklerMichela Thomsen

Congratulations to Cam McCusker, a senior at St. Paul’s School, who was named an ISL All-Star for boys’ hockey.

Updated College Information for the Class of 2010In the Fall 2013 Bulletin we pub-lished a list of college choices for the Class of 2010. Knowing that we did not have information for everyone, we asked readers to help us fi ll out the missing pieces. Here’s what we learned:

Seth McNayYale University

Peter WoolvertonAmherst College

Annalin CarrollUniversity of San Diego (listed incorrectly as University of California San Diego)

Barbara SinghakiatHamilton College

2011Class RepresentativesGrace Donnell-KilmerEliza Thomas

Two 2011 classmates were recog-nized in The Boston Globe for their athletic skills: Ryan Smith at Nobles, for boys’ squash as ISL All-Star, and Sarah Bell for girls’ squash as an EIL All-Star. “As a senior cap-tain, Sarah Bell led Winsor squash to an undefeated regular season and an EIL championship. Bell was fi fth at the New England Class A Individual Championships and helped Winsor to a 10th-place fi nish in the high school Nationals.” Congratulations!

2012Class Representatives Enya MeadeJaleel Williams

Congratulations to Nicola Katz, a sophomore at Nobles, for being

Alumni Committee Meets with Michael Robinson

On Wednesday, February 26th, the Alumni Committee welcomed special guest speaker and new Head of School Michael

Robinson to their winter meeting. Michael spoke about current school events and metrics, and the Committee shared what the Park Alumni community is up to!

(L – R) Emily Potts Callejas ’89, Greg Cope ’71, Laura Church Wilmerding ’84, Greg Kadetsky ’96, Alyssa Burrage Scott ’92, Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93, Abbott Lawrence ’85, Kathrene Bell ’96, Chip Pierce ’81, John Barkan ’85, Head of School Michael Robinson, Allison Morse ’89, Sara Leventhal Fleiss ’95, Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89, Lilla Curran ’95, Nia Lutch ’97, Rena LaRusso ’04, Melissa Daniels Madden ’85, Rebecca Leventhal ’97

recognized in The Boston Globe as an ISL All-Star in alpine skiing. She “excelled in her fi rst year of NEPSAC (alpine skiing) competi-tion. Katz capped her season by win-ning the giant slalom and slalom at her fi rst New England Tournament in Shawnee Peak, Maine.

2013Class Representatives Maddie HurleyKat Mitchell

Congratulations to Pasha Sonkin, a sophomore at Concord Academy, who was named an EIL All-Star for wrestling.

Past Faculty Mary J. Neish writes that she remembers ’”happy student teacher days at Park pre-school. After many adventures teaching I retired to a vintage cabin in the Santa Cruz Mountains.” John T. Spicer reports, “Our own retirement home so far is still our old South Newfane farm-house. Fortunately we are helped by family and friends who live nearby. The latch string is still out for any of our Park friends who wander by.”

At a cross country meet this fall, Park alumni repre-senting Milton Academy (Jamie Little ’12), Belmont Hill School (Chris Duckworth ’12), Winsor School (Fiona Duckworth ’14) and Roxbury Latin School (Danny Banks ’12) competed against each other!


In Memoriam

Barbara “B” Bowles CoolidgeFebruary 11, 2014 Park School Librarian 1973 –1981 Wife of Hamilton Coolidge ’38

Robert J. Gustavson January 27, 2014Father of Robert J. Gustavson Jr. ’81

Judy Leet August 26, 2012Mother of Kenneth Leet ’73 and Arabella (Annabelle) Leet ’80

Hewitt “Cub” Morgan, Jr. ’45 November 20, 2013

Daniel Simonds III October 17, 2013 Father of Elizabeth Simonds Thompson ’80, Nina Simonds Trowbridge ’82 and Holly Simonds ’87

James Sise ’60 January 26, 2014

Charles B. SwartwoodNovember 21, 2013Father of Charles B. Swartwood III ’53

Anne Marie Whelan February 22, 2014Grandmother of Lindsay Whelan ’20, and Abigail Whelan ’22

Nancy Tobey Williams ’45 January 17, 2014

Elinor Condit Winslow ’19March 13, 2014Grandmother of Elisabeth Walcott ’81 and Diana Walcott ’85

Ernest “Tony” Winsor ’51 November 4, 2013

Ronny ZinnerMarch 18, 2014 Mother of Jen Segal Herman ’82 and Jonathan Segal ’86Grandmother of Zachary Herman ’16, Ashley Herman ’14, and Alexandra Herman ’20

Above: Elizabeth Berylson ’01 and Robert Katz were married in August 2013.

Right: Alex Hammer ’00 married Ben Ducas in Newport, Rhode Island. Park friends in attendance were (L-R): Catherine Hemp ’11, Mira Mehta ’99, Camilla Hammer ’03, Alexandra Hammer Ducas ’00, Sally Baker, Margaret Hemp ’13, Cotton Codinha ’00, Sophie Plimpton, Elizabeth Hemp ’13, Sam Plimpton ’98

Marriages

1976Tiina Bougas Smith to Lawrence Anthony Rand December 23, 2013

1996Greg Schwanbeck to Keba Foster July 27, 2013

1997Sarah Shoukimas to Michael Ryan September 21, 2013

1999Jessica Freeman-Slade to Nicholas Carbone October 12, 2013 (in Larz Anderson Park!)

2000Alexandra Hammer to Ben DucasOctober 5, 2013

2001Elizabeth Berylson to Robert Katz August 17, 2013

Jane Eliza Hawkins, Jenny Shoukimas’s daughter, was born in December.

Arrivals

1994Jenny Shoukimas and Alexis HawkinsJane Eliza HawkinsDecember 4, 2013

1998Sarah Swettberg and Colby Swettberg Theo Collins Swettburg December 10, 2013

Barbara “B” Bowles Coolidge

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2013–14

OfficersSuzie Tapson ChairMartin Mannion Vice ChairLanny Thorndike ’81 Vice ChairLee Englert, SecretaryJohn Connaughton Treasurer

David Ball ’85Margaret BoasbergMarcus CherryVincent ChiangPolly CrozierAtul DhirJulia Lloyd Johannsen ’93Edward Johnson IVHeidi JohnsonPatti KraftConan LaughlinKatie McWeenyAnne MitchellScott NathanStephanie Neal-JohnsonKate OlmstedPeter PhilipPeter RiehlHappy RoweGarrett Solomon ’86Kerry Noone SwordsSuzie Tapson Edward “E.J.” WhelanSam Wilderman

Ex OfficioMichael RobinsonHead of School

Kimberly BoydAssistant Head for Finance & Operations

Cynthia HarmonAssistant Head for Program & Professional Development

Board Chairs EmeritiKennett F. BurnesDavid D. CrollCharles C. Cunningham, Jr.George P. Denny IIIDavid G. FubiniM. Dozier GardnerJohn L. Hall IIKevin J. MaroniJ. Michael MaynardAnne Worthington PrescottDeborah Jackson Weiss

Headmaster EmeritusRobert S. Hurlbut, Jr.

ALUMNI COMMITTEE 2013–14

Abbott Lawrence ’85 Co-ChairRebecca Lewin Scott ’89 Co-Chair

Diego Alvarado ’01John Barkan ’85Peter Barkan ’86Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96Bob Bray ’53Spencer Bush-Brown ’00 Emily Potts Callejas ’89Carlos Castillo ’97Greg Cope ’71Lilla Curran ’95Tamara DeVaughn ’96Melissa Deland ’95Sara Leventhal Fleiss ’95David Glynn ’91Abigail Ross Goodman ’91Anne Collins Goodyear ’84Jennifer Segal Herman ’82Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93Greg Kadetsky ’96Joanie Amick Kelly ’83Bob Kenerson ’53Amy Lampert ’63Eve Wadsworth Lehrman ’95Nia Lutch ’97Melissa Daniels Madden ’85Amy Lloyd McCarthy ’86 Allison Morse ’89Chip Pierce ’81Katharine Burrage Schmitt ’95Jordan Scott ’89Alyssa Burrage Scott ’92Sarah Shoukimas ’97Garrett Solomon ’86Diana Walcott ’85Laura Church Wilmerding ’84 Rebecca Wilsker ’00Phoebe Gallagher Winder ’84

Spring Bulletin 2014

Editor Kate LaPine

Design Irene Chu

PhotographyAlycia BragaFlo FarrellKate LaPineJerilyn Willig

PrintingJaguar Press

The Bulletin is published twice yearly for the alumni, parents, and friends of The Park School. We welcome your comments and ideas.


To contact the Bulletin:Kate LaPine Director of [email protected]

To report alumni news: Rena LaRusso ’04Director of Alumni Relations 617-274-6022 [email protected]

To make a gift to Park:Beatrix SandersDirector of Development617-274-6020 [email protected]

To report address changes:Peter SteinmetzDevelopment Office [email protected]

Park is a coeducational school that admits qualified students without regard to race, religion, national origin, disabilities, sexual orientation, or family composition. Our educational policies, financial aid, and other school-sponsored programs are administered in a nondiscriminatory manner in conformance with applicable law.

Fall 2012–2013 Annual Report of Giving E R R ATA

• A gift was made in memory of Carlton M. Akins. It was originally listed as Carleton M. Atkins.

• Kevin & Rachel Conn were incorrectly listed in the Charter Oak Association. We remain grateful for their 2012–2013 Annual Fund support.

125th All-School Photo Available

You can purchase a 5 x 30 borderless print of this wonderful photo, commemorating Park’s 125th anniversary. $30 plus S/H.

1. Go to http://coffeepond.zenfolio.com/ps125

2. Select “Buy” located above the image and then “select Product.”

3. Click on “5x30 Wide Print,” enter the quantity you would like to order and “add to cart.”

4. Go to your cart, located on the upper right corner.

5. Enter your billing information. You will receive an email confirming your order.

Park School Alumni Achievement

Award Recipients

2007–2008: Jordan Kimball ’88For his efforts to protect n atural resources and promote sustainable agriculture in Guinea.

2008–2009: Michael Deland ’56For his public service as an environmentalist and as an advocate for people with disabilities.

2009–2010: Joe Kahn ’80For his keen insights about China and domestic and international economics as an award–winning journalist.

2010–2011: Amanda Walton ’95For her perseverance and lifelong dedication to athletics in the face of overwhelming circumstances.

2011–2012: Severine Fleming ’97For her pioneering work as an organic farmer, activist, and organizer who inspires legions of young farmers.

2012 –2013: Josh David ’78For his vision and stewardship of transforming the High Line into a beloved public park in New York City.

The Park Alumni Award

TH E A L U M N I A C H I E V E M E N T AWA R D is given each year to the alumnus/alumna who exemplifi es The Park School’s values and educational mission

through distinctive achievement in his/her community or fi eld of endeavor. This person’s leadership and contributions have made a meaningful impact and will inspire our current students and alumni.

To nominate a Park Alumnus/a for this award, please include your nominee’s name, class year, profession and reason for nomination.

Send nominations to [email protected] or The Park School Alumni Offi ce, 171 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02245

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Cover ArtworkA. Kennard Road Classroom, 1950s; B. Admission Viewbook, 2013; C. Football, 1940s; D. Class of 1953; E. Walnut Street Classroom, 1890s; F. Math Class, 1992; G. Girls’ Lacrosse, 1994; H. School Catalogue, 1929; I. Diploma, 1917; J. Music, 2000s; K. Class of 1978; L. Music, 1959

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Park spirit through the years: A Park School scarf from the 1970s; a “P” given to all members of an undefeated team; three Park fight songs from 1920: Cheer, Cheer for Old Park School, The Green and White is Gaining, Down the Field; and a Park baseball cap.

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