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Spring Bulletin 2013

Editor

Kate LaPine

Special thanks to

Maria Fleming Alvarez ’81, Flo Farrell, Andrea Sparks, and Lyn Williams

Design

Irene Chu

Photography

Flo FarrellTom Kates ’84Kate LaPineMichael LutchEliza Drachman-Jones Quincy ’98 Tony Rinaldo

Printing

Jaguar Press

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

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Cover artwork: Portrait of Mr. Katz, paper collage by Grade VIII artists Simone Henry,Henry Burnes, Rohan Dhir, Danny Little, Chris Marcus, Patrick Rose, and Bob Zintl.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2012–13

Officers

Suzie Tapson ChairMartin Mannion Vice ChairLee Englert SecretaryJohn Connaughton Treasurer

David Ball ’85Marcus CherryVincent ChiangAtul DhirJulia Lloyd Johannsen ’93Edward Johnson IVHeidi JohnsonBrian KavoogianPatti KraftAnne Punzak MarcusKatie McWeenyAnne MitchellScott NathanStephanie Neal-JohnsonKate OlmstedPeter PhilipPeter RiehlHappy RoweGarrett Solomon ’86Kerry Noone SwordsLanny Thorndike ’81Sam Wilderman

Ex Officio

Jerrold I. KatzHead of School

Kimberly BoydAssistant Head for Finance & Operations

Cynthia A. HarmonAssistant Head for Program & Professional Development

Board Chairs Emeriti

Kennett 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 Emeritus

Robert S. Hurlbut, Jr.

ALUMNI COMMITTEE 2012–13

Kathrene B. Tiffany ’96 Co-ChairRebecca Lewin Scott ’89 Co-Chair

Diego Alvarado ’01John Barkan ’85Peter Barkan ’86Bob Bray ’53Spencer Bush-Brown ’00Emily Potts Callejas ’89Carlos Castillo ’97Gregory T. Cope ’71Lilla Curran ’95Melissa Deland ’95Tam DeVaughn ’96Sara Leventhal Fleiss ’95David Glynn ’91Abigail Ross Goodman ’91Anne Collins Goodyear ’84Jennifer Segal Herman ’82Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93Gregory Kadetsky ’96Joan Amick Kelly ’83Bob Kenerson ’53Amy Lampert ’63Abbott Lawrence ’85Eve Wadsworth Lehrman ’95Nia Lutch ’97Melissa Daniels Madden ’85Allison Morse ’89Chip Pierce ’81Meredith J. Ross ’86Katharine Burrage Schmitt ’95Alyssa Burrage Scott ’92Jordan Scott ’89Sarah Shoukimas ’97Garrett J. Solomon ’86Thacher Tiffany ’93Laura Church Wilmerding ’84Rebecca Wilsker ’00 Phoebe Gallagher Winder ’84

In this issue:

2 Around Park

Grade V/VI Math Team Undefeated!Chinese VisitorsPark Says Farewell to Linda Knight and David Lawton

6 Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership

Message from Head of School Jerry Katz

8 The Park School 1993 –2013

The Jerry Katz Years

20 Jerry’s Office

22 A Typical Day in the Life of Jerry Katz

24 Applause! Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership

33 Alumni Notes

45 Park’s 125th Anniversary

The Park SchoolSPRING BULLETIN 2013

As a surprise for Mr. Katz, eighth gradestudents created five iconic paper collages. The original artwork measured24”x 36” and was enlarged and displayedat the Applause! celebration on June 1st.

Collage of The Charter Oak: Charlotte Blum, Dan Colombo, Max KeatingCollage of M&Ms: J.J. Batt, Max Haigney, Charlie Mathews Collage of Park School: Sarah Buta, Fiona DuckworthCollage of Mr. Katz’s Office: Eli Burnes, Sophia Gilles. Eliza Grossman,Sam Murray, Johnny Parry

ark’s fifth- and sixth-grademathematicians take first

place! Each winter, Park competesagainst 8 Brookline area schools atthree meets from January throughMarch. The students compete infive events: bases, geometry, teamproblem solving, patterns, andarithmetic operations. The MathTeam, which begins to practice inSeptember, is coached by SteveKellogg with help from MaddieHurley ‘13 and Rachel Spitzer ‘13.

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Chinese Visitors

his spring, 10 students and 4 teachers from our partner

school, the Greentown Yuhua Qinqin School in Hangzhou, China,visited Park. In the past severalyears, administrators and facultymembers from both schools havevisited each other’s campuses. (InMarch 2014, Park will send our firstgroup of students to China!) Thesestudent exchanges will promotethe person-to-person communica-tion between Chinese and Ameri-can students. They will not onlyvisit new countries and learn abouthistory, geography, and aspects ofculture of the host country, but theywill practice language skills andhave extraordinary opportunitiesto see life ‘up-close’ in school andin family settings.

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Grade V/VI Math Team Undefeated!

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s a newly minted P.E. teacher,fresh out of Springfield

College, Linda Knight pictured her-self teaching high school P.E.classes, and coaching tennis andbasketball. Luckily for those of usat Park, Linda only briefly pursuedthat path. A few years before arriv-ing at Park, Linda had cut her teethat the Canadian Academy, a K–12international school in Kobe,Japan. There, she taught P.E. to girlsin grades 7–12, chaperoned a tripto the 1972 Olympic Games innearby Sapporo, and met her lifepartner, Betsey Greenman.

Upon returning to the UnitedStates, she accepted a job teachingP.E. at The Park School. Over thecourse of her 40 years on GoddardAve., Linda has taught literallythousands of students— from

four-year-olds on balance beams toGrade VI juggling classes. Linda isalways measured and kind, andexpects every student to make hisor her best effort. On Linda’s veryfirst day in September 1973, sheinsisted that all the girls wear socksto P.E. “I remember that the ninthgraders complained vehementlyabout me and this requirement toMargo Ayers Smith, who was Assis-tant Head at the time.” But Lindawould not yield, and at the year-end athletics award ceremony, shereceived a bottle of champagne asa thank you from the Grade IX girls,who had come to love and acceptMs. Knight.

Socks were not the only changeLinda brought to the Physical Education curriculum. First, sheand the department determined

that the boys and girls would haveco-ed classes—after all, it was1973, the era of equal rights forwomen! In the spirit of equality,she added a Morris stick dance toMay Day so boys could participate,too. By her second year, Linda hadbecome the head of the P.E.Department. She took a fresh lookat the pedagogy and skill develop-ment that students wouldencounter during their years atPark. Linda’s philosophy was toseparate the essence of physicaleducation and athletics. “Theyreally have two separate goals,”she explains. “P.E. is all about intro-ducing kids to a wide array of activ-ities and skills and encouragingthem to participate. We want stu-dents to enjoy being active forlife!” After-school sports at the

Park Says Farewell

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Linda Knight

“I’ve had the opportunity towear many hats at Park,”Linda reflects, “which hasallowed me to developtalents I didn’t even know I had. At Park, you don’t getpigeon-holed into yoursubject area.”


n the course of 36 years, nearly500 students have learned from

David Lawton’s keen instruction asthird, fourth, or fifth graders. Afixture in Park’s Middle Divisionsince 1982, David first came to Parkfive years earlier as a musicteacher. The Marble head nativeearned his bachelor’s and master’sdegrees in piano performancefrom the New England Conserva -tory. Upon graduating, and with anew baby at home, David knew heneeded a more steady income thangiving piano lessons could provide.So he could share in raising Jaredwith his wife, Carole, David workedpart time at the Fessenden Schoolteaching music classes and givingprivate piano lessons.

He joined the Park faculty in

1977, and incorporated a greateremphasis on Orff instruments intothe Kodaly-based curriculum whileserving as Music Department Head.In that time, David had the greatpleasure to work with Lynn Weberand Mary Kay Burton, two remark-able music teachers and inspiringcolleagues. After teaching music to 4 - through 15-year-olds, Davidrealized, “I knew I loved teachingbut I had serious doubts aboutremaining a music specialist.” Then,a Park parent, Brad Taylor, offeredDavid a chance to step away fromteaching and try his hand at salesin the mail order division of his fine stringed instrument company.“For a year and a half, I sold stringinstrument accessories: cases, chinrests, and the like. In the end, I

realized that I was missing my workwith kids, but I wasn’t missing beinga music teacher.”

In 1982, David returned to Parkto serve as an intern with Grade IIteacher Becky Beardsley Deptula.“I owe her a huge amount. Beckygave me the encouragement andconfidence I needed to become aclassroom teacher. Getting to focuson 16 students, as opposed to thedozens of students taught by amusic specialist, really appealed tome.” The next year, thanks to thefaith and encouragement fromHeadmaster Bob Hurlbut andLower School Head Janet Spaulding,as well as Grade V teacher RuthWilliams, David found himself inhis own third grade classroom,where he remained for the next 16

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middle school level provide chil-dren a competitive experience,specialization, and choice, butthey’re not for everyone. Lindanotes that the athletic landscapehas changed dramatically in 40years. “The School only had 350students when I arrived,” she says,“and there really weren’t any townsports to speak of, so everyonesupported the Park teams withgusto. Gymnastics were huge in the70s and 80s, and more than 100kids participated in a Saturdaygymnastics program that we ran.”

Over time, Linda gravitatedaway from coaching and devotedmore of her time to teaching.“While I spent many years coach-ing girls’ basketball, lacrosse, andfield hockey, and co-ed gymnastics,I always had a passion for gettingkids active and helping those withlesser skills succeed.”

Since 1990, Linda Knight hasalso been synonymous with Park’sInternship in Teaching Program.

Former Head of School Bob Hurl-but started the program over 40years ago with the intention of let-ting well-educated young peopletry out teaching in an elementaryschool. “Most established intern-ship programs were in highschools, and most had a requiredgrad school component,” Lindaexplains. “Bob’s hope was to letrecent college graduates discoverhow much fun and how rewardingteaching Park-aged students couldbe.” Under her leadership, Lindahas endeavored to maintain theoriginal spirit of the Intern Pro-gram. “Bringing seven or eightbright, well-educated individualsto experience teaching at Parkevery year is exhilarating,” shesays. “And it’s incredibly rewardingto see so many former internsthrive as members of the faculty,”recalling Melody Bartlett, DorotheaBlack, Peter Bown, LaToya Down-ing-Peltier, Tracy Duliban, DanEberle, Kyra Fries, Liesl Gilman,

Meg Lloyd, Paul Newmark, JessicaNiebuhr, Christian Porter, Jen Riley,Sarah Rose, Ritu Singh, Paul Tous-saint, and Leah Walters among herprotégés. Other former interns aremaking their mark on educationacross the country—from BrendanLargay, head of Meadowbrook’smiddle school, to Ronnie Codring-ton, who spent 16 years as themiddle school head at HarvardWestlake School in L.A. beforeassuming the helm of the Ever-green School in Seattle this year.

“I’ve had the opportunity towear many hats at Park,” Lindareflects, “which has allowed me todevelop talents I didn’t even knowI had. At Park, you don’t get pigeon-holed into your subject area.”Linda served on the first FacultyCompensation Committee, and in1995, Linda coordinated theSchool’s AISNE re-accreditation,which proved to be a wonderfulprofessional challenge for her. Shehas also served as a secondary

school counselor, the director ofscheduling, and as the head advi-sor for Grade VII including leadingthe very first four-day class camp-ing trip to Mt. Monadnock in 1975,known as Project REASON.

While Linda knows she willmiss both her students and col-leagues at Park, she is excited tojump into an active retirement withBetsey. They are planning on moretime in the garden, community ser-vice, and visiting family andfriends. This summer, the outdoorlovers will begin splitting the yearbetween their summer cottage inPort Clyde, Maine, and their off-season home in Orleans on CapeCod. They are also planning totravel around the United States toNational Parks, and to Australia,New Zealand, and Switzerlandwhere they can enjoy walking andhiking. Bon voyage and bon chance,Linda, please stay in touch!

David Lawton

Linda Knight (continued)


years! “I loved the neighborhoodsunit, taking classes into the NorthEnd, Chinatown, and conductinginterviews with shopkeepers inBrookline Village,” David recalls.“Working along side some terrificGrade III colleagues—ComfortHalsey Cope, Liz Bliss, Ann Kopp,Mary Heard, and Ann Steinberg—I helped develop our year-longNative American studies unit. Itwas a great opportunity to deepenmy own knowledge in this areaand inspired my travels to theAmerican Southwest.”

“Park finds ways to keep us re-charged and excited about whatwe’re doing,” David says. Duringthe first few years as a classroomteacher, David pursued anotherdegree in the evenings, a master’s

in elementary education fromUMass Boston. Because he hasalways enjoyed math, David served as the Math CurriculumCoordinator for K –V. Along the way,David co-chaired the MulticulturalCommittee for many years, was anactive member of the faculty BookClub, and started Park’s Chess Club.“I jumped up to Grade V for acouple of years, then moved toGrade IV in 2001, joining mywonderful colleagues Lucy Robband Ann Steinberg.” Grade P.E.’sGreek Studies program has been aparticular favorite, especially afterenrolling with Ted Wells in ‘TheExamined Life: Hellenic Studies inthe Schools’, a course at Brandeisled by experts from area collegesand culminating in a two-week

study tour of Greece.“Teaching can be an energy-

sapping endeavor,” David admits.“I’ve learned to set some limits andfind ways to replenish, often withmusic. My sabbatical year wasrenewing in exactly that way—justthe right mix of travel and music.”David’s sabbatical in 1994 offeredhim a chance to return to chambermusic, connecting with clarinetistPeter McKinney and viola playerVivian Nash. They have beenplaying chamber music together onTuesday nights ever since.

The Lawtons are already plan-ning how they will spend some oftheir newfound time. David’s wife,Carole, retired six years ago and islooking forward to traveling withDavid during those times of the

year previously restricted by theacademic calendar. Trips to theNational Parks look especiallyappealing in the off seasons. Ofcourse, they will be able to visittheir son Jared, his wife Shandi,and their year-old grandson Olliein New York City more often. There will also be more time forcommunity service. But you can betthat David will reserve the lion’sshare of his retirement hours formaking music!

Park Says Farewell

“Teaching can be an energy-sapping endeavor,” David admits.“I’ve learned to set some limits

and find ways to replenish, oftenwith music.”


HEN I THINK about “letting go,” as my twentyyear tenure at Park draws to a close, I can’tavoid making a connection to my experience

every year conducting our Grade IX graduation ceremony.There are so many raw emotions in the air that day for stu-dents, for faculty and staff, for parents, and for me. There istremendous pride both in our school and in the accom-plishments of the ninth graders on the risers facing ourentire community. There is a sense of relief that we’vereached this milestone and the close of another school year.There is uplifting hopefulness about what lies ahead for ourgraduates. Yet, when it’s all over, as graduates and their fam-ilies finish moving through the receiving line of faculty andstaff, for many of our students, in particular, it all dissolvesinto tears and an overwhelming sense of loss. Ultimately,graduation is all about letting go.

For those of us who are parents, I believe that life offersa series of moments of letting go with our own children.This certainly has been the case for Marti and me—holdingeach other down, while our first child cried to be picked-upfrom his crib; dropping each of our 5-year-olds off on theirfirst days of Kindergarten; leaving each of our kids withnew bunkmates during those first summers of overnightcamp; leaving first one and then another at his dorm tobegin college; walking our oldest child down the aisle.

While not as intense as the necessary losses that areassociated with being parents, all of us who are privileged tobe educators learn to accept the annual cycle of investingdeeply in relationships each September that we know wewill need to let go of in June. As head of school, my timeframe has been wider. I have seen two complete cycles ofchildren and families move from Pre-Kindergarten throughGrades VIII or IX at Park. I have had the opportunity tohire almost 90 percent of Park’s current faculty and staff.My life has intersected with the lives of several thousandchildren and adults over the course of my years here.

As I said in the January 2012 letter announcing myintention to leave my position as head of school, I know thatwhen I walk out of my office for the final time at the end ofJune, this community will remain in my heart for the rest ofmy life. I am grateful to faculty and staff for your partner-ship in moving Park forward with me over these past twentyyears. I am grateful to trustees and parents for entrusting mewith the implementation of Park’s mission and the care ofyour children. I am grateful to alumni for personifying ourvalues and for maintaining enduring connections to Park.Thank you to all of you who have shared so much of yourlives with me throughout our years together.

Marti and I have both always admired Ellen Goodman,former Boston Globe columnist and a fellow baby boomer,for her insights into the important moments of transitionthat we experience in life. I’ve been carrying the columnthat Ellen Goodman wrote upon the conclusion of hercareer at the Globe around with me for years. In it, she writesabout “looking backward and looking forward,” and shedefines letting go as “leaving what’s over without denying itsvalidity or importance in our lives.” I’ve known for a longtime that this would be the spirit in which I wanted to leavePark School.

Many of us who work in schools are incredibly fortu-nate to be able to look backward and to look forward andto be able to say what I can say to all of you today:

I have loved my job at Park.

I have loved the people with whom I’ve shared my years here.

I have loved the importance of the work that wehave done together.

— Jerrold I. Katz, Head of School

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Celebrating 20Years of LeadershipThis June, Jerry Katz wraps up his 20-year tenure as Park’s eleventh Head of

School. Thoughout his time on Goddard Avenue, he has been a catalyst for

change and innovation—seeking ways to improve Park’s curriculum and

programs. Under Jerry’s watch, Park has embraced diversity, become a national

leader in professional development, increased financial aid from 9 to 23 percent,

and grown the endowment from $5.8 million to $41 million.



n the following pages, we mark significant momentsin the life of the school under Jerry Katz’s leadership.

SEPTEMBER 1993The Park School welcomes Jerrold I. Katz as our 11th headmaster in our 105-year history

“While Jerry has many strengths, the Search Committee, Board, andfaculty were attracted to him in particular because of his commit-ment to excellence in teaching. Jerry and I had many coffees atPutterham Circle where he explained his plans for the first fewmonths as Head. He stressed that excellence attracts excellence; thatPark had many outstanding master teachers who loved the schooland could become beacons to others; that the best faculty recruitswould come from the appeal of joining a faculty with high standards,and not from our expressed desire to become more diverse.”

George P. Denny III Trustee 1990–1993, Search Committee Chair 1992–1993, Board Chair 1993–1997, Vice Chair 1997–1998

Park dives into diversity

School undertakes comprehensivemulticultural assessment in 1989; Board adopts Philosophy ofMulti cultural Education.

I believe that multicultural educationis a means to an end (respect fordiversity) and not an end in itself….Respect for diversity is an essentialcomponent of academic excellencein the 1990s.

Jerry Katz, writing in The Park Parent,September 1993

“Working with Jerry on diversityinitiatives at Park was definitely ahigh point for me in my career.Occasionally, you get the honor of working with a consummateprofessional who sets the higheststandards for himself and his work. Jerry not only focuses onexcellence but he does so withcompassion and insight for whatbuilds a healthy culture and a well-developed young person.”

Dr. Stacy L. ScottPark’s Director of Diversity 1987–2000

Park as catalyst for change and innovation—math, science,technology

I envision at Park a school withinwhich students access and enjoyquality-learning experiences ininquiry-based classrooms wheretechnology serves as a facilitator oflearning. In a world where informa-tion changes and increasesconstantly, students will need tothink more critically, communicatemore creatively, and solve problemsmore analytically than in the past.Both existing and emerging tech-nology can help our students toaccess information, to developteamwork, to investigate complexprocesses and environments, and toconnect with other students andresources in distant places.

Jerry Katz, writing in The Park Parent,October 1993

The Park School 1993–2013

THE JERRY KATZ

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

1 9 9 3 – 1 9 9 4 S N A P S H O T

511 students

17.7% students of colorAfrican American 7.8%

Asian 6.2%Hispanic 3.7%

11.4% students receivingfinancial aid

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JUNE 1994Launch of Long-RangeEducational Plan Identifies 3 Key Areas to Address

1. Increasing faculty compensation;

2. Increasing financial aid;

3. Increasing facilities to accom -modate programmatic goals.

“Jerry’s steady striving for improve-ment became anchored by a Long Range Educational Plan that I had the incredible experience ofdeveloping with Jerry and membersof both the Board and faculty. Jerry then set out to accomplish our goals and succeeded at capitalcampaigns that enabled us to buildthe West Building to enhancescience and athletics, to instituterobust ongoing faculty professionaldevelopment, to increase facultycompensation to the top tenpercent of the peer group so thatwe would never lose great facultyto others, and to substantiallyincrease financial aid so that fami-lies with economically diverse backgrounds could join the Parkcommunity.”

David D. Croll Trustee 1994 –1997, Board Chair1997–2000, Vice Chair 2001–2002

WINTER 1994Educational vision

We must have courageto reflect seriouslyupon his [LesterThurow’s] concerns forstandards and aboutthe length of the schoolyear, as we think aboutwhat kind of learningenvironment we wantto provide students inthe 21st century.

Jerry Katz, writing in The Park Parent, February1994

Note: Lester Thurow, noted economistand former dean of the MIT SloanSchool of Management, gave the key -note address at the event welcomingJerry to the Park School community.

SEPTEMBER 1994Technological advancements

Tom Smith becomes Park’s firstDirector of Technology; School iswired with 2” conduit throughoutthe building; library introduces electronic card catalogue.

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JUNE 19951994–95 self-evaluation forAISNE reaccreditation processconcludes

Major recommendations: addressspace limitations, and providemore time for faculty collaboration

SUMMER 1995After-School Program expands—new facilityunderway

“After years of sharing classroom space in the after noon for the growing After-School Program, it was wonderful to have a dedicated facility; a‘home’ for children to come to after their formalschool day ends.”

Prue PaineAfter-School Program Director 1987–2003

“ASP was bursting at the seams, and the newbuilding provided the much-needed space we hadhoped for for so many years. It features an openfloor plan with 4 classrooms, a game room, and itsvery own playground. What luxury! The facilityenabled us to expand and enhance the quality ofprogramming we could offer to students.”

Dean LaabsAfter-School teacher 1991–1996Art teacher 2010–present


AUGUST 1996 West Building groundbreaking

“Jerry’s tenure at Park has been a period of enormous transformation and strength-ening for the school. His imprint has been felt in so many ways—cultural, educa-tional, financial, human, and dramatically on the physical facilities. As B&G Chair atthe beginning of his tenure, I can tell you that Jerry was ambitious. We took on theexpansion of the administrative offices, renovation of the theater, improvement andexpansion of the tutoring rooms, significant improvements to the Faulkner House,construction of the After-School building and planning and construction of the WestBuilding.

Jerry’s focus was always on mission. For him that was the driver of everything we did.Working together with the Board, Jerry drove the West Building project to assurethat we had adequate facilities to strengthen our math, science and technologyprograms at Park and of course to strengthen our physicaleducation program with a great new gym. He wasopen to and supportive of a design-buildapproach, which was unconventional for aschool like Park but resulted in a highly func-tional building at a very affordable price.

Jerry was a perfect leader forthese efforts. He facilitated thedevelopment of the vision. He was patient and builtconsensus. He assembled agreat team; he encouragedthem and gave them autonomy. Heinspired high standards. It was an honor and a truepleasure to work with Jerry. He always got great results.”

Jonathan G. DavisBuilding & Grounds Committee Chair 1993–1998

MAY 1996Campaign for Parklaunches

Campaign for Park(1996–1997)

Total Raised $10.1 million

Funds build West Building, a facility supporting Park’scommitment to math, science, and athletics, andincreases faculty compensation. Park solidifies itsplace as a leader among peer schools and becomescompetitive with faculty salaries in public schools.

OCTOBER 1995AISNE Visiting Team Evaluation

“In the early 90s, each science classconsisted of 18 students crowdedinto a small classroom in the mainbuilding, with barely any room forsetting up microscopes. Jerryinvolved the science department inplanning—having us meet with thearchitects to design a space forteaching and a space for ‘doing.’Today, the classrooms have plenty oflight and fresh air, and the labs areequipped with SmartBoards,computers and other technologythat allow children to use theirstrengths to learn more effectively.Thank you, Jerry, for your supportand your vision.”

Prabha (Papali) NambiarScience Department Head 1988–2008

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SEPTEMBER 1996Academic Innovations

Educational Policy Committeecreated; Time & LearningCommittee evaluates Lower Schoolschedules and adjusts to make moredevelopmentally appropriate andless disruptive.

SUMMER 1996Jerry attends NAIS’s first PacificBasin Conference about 21stCentury skills

As we continue the process ofreviewing and strengthening theexperience of students at Park, wemust never lose sight of the factthat our children are living in anever-changing world. Our practicemust be informed by our ownemerging image of the skills, values,and habits of mind that will shapelife in the 21st century.

Jerry Katz, writing in The Park Parent,October 1996

OCTOBER 1997Affirming diversity as an essential component ofexcellence in education

• No child should be isolated byrace/ethnicity in his or her gradelevel.

• Every child should experienceracial/ethnic diversity as a centralcomponent of being a student at Park.

“Jerry Katz came to Park Schoolwhen The SteppingstoneFoundation was in its formativestages, only two years into its ownjourney. Over the 20 years since,Jerry has consistently championedSteppingstone’s growth and missionto help prepare underserved Bostonyouth to thrive at wonderfulschools like Park and succeed atfour-year colleges beyond that.Over the years, more than 30Steppingstone Scholars have flour-ished in Park’s classrooms, theater,and athletic fields. Under Jerry’sdirection, the school even endoweda fund to provide financial aid toSteppingstone Scholars. We are sograteful for Jerry’s tireless and far-reaching leadership in the areas ofdiversity, inclusion, and accessduring his tenure.”

Michael DanzigerThe Steppingstone FoundationFounder and CEO

SEPTEMBER 1997West Building opens for 1997–98 school year

“Adding the West Building was huge for teachers in all disciplines, not just math and science, because roomsin both buildings could now reflect curriculum and be organized around the work being done, rather thanbeing shared constantly by a parade of teachers. For math and science, the importance of these disciplineswas now visible.“

Alison ConnollyMath teacher 1989–present

“Science teaching in the UpperDivision at Park took a huge leapforward with the construction ofthe science labs in the WestBuilding. Our lab spaces are theperfect places to do experi ments,to explore ideas—to do science.The construction of the sciencewing had, and continues to have,a huge impact on the experi-ences of teachers and studentsin science.”

Brian BeaverScience teacher, 1994–present

1 9 9 7 – 1 9 9 8 S N A P S H O T

508 students


Asian 6.1%Hispanic 3.3%


Jerry provided an unusual combination ofthoughtful leadership on both process andeducation. He helped the Educational PolicyCommittee provide input and insights intoeducational policy while making sure that thisgroup of Trustees did not dictate curriculardecisions. Simultaneously, he wisely coun-seled us about how children learn and whatthey should be learning.

Ruthanne FullerEducational Policy Committee Chair 1996–1997

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013


Institutionalizes accountability and ongoing improvement through regular facultyevaluations and program reviews.

We must insure our continuing ability to hire outstanding new teachers in what may well be anincreasingly competitive era for both independent and public schools. I believe that aggressivecommitments to faculty compensation, an expanding range of professional development opportu-nities, and a renewed investment in our intern program, which serves to attract outstanding poten-tial candidates to the field of teaching, will need to be central to our efforts at Park during theyears ahead.

Jerry Katz, writing in The Park Parent, October 1997

“Jerry came to Park as an agent of change yet he truly understood and cherished the culture, tradi-tions and values, which were integral to Park’s distinctive place in the independent school world.Under Jerry’s watch, the nurturing and supportive sense of community was preserved and strength-ened. At the same time, he infused the Park community with an exciting energy — a culture ofcontinual improvement. It was highly rewarding to be part of a community where the Board ofTrustees, Headmaster, faculty and staff, students and parents all embraced a variety of goals andinitiatives which moved the Park School into a leadership position in virtually every key metric forK–IX independent education — admissions and secondary school placement, curricular development,faculty professional development, faculty compensation, economic and ethnic diversity, financialhealth and first class building and grounds. I feel very grateful for the privilege to have worked soclosely with Jerry and to have served The Park School.”

J. Michael MaynardTrustee 1997–2000, Board Chair 2000–2004, Vice Chair 2004–2005

SEPTEMBER 1997Early Childhood ProgramReviewed

As a result of the 1996–97 EarlyChildhood Review, Park eliminatesthe “Transition Class” and begins to lengthen the Kindergarten school day.

“It was a great privilege to work withJerry Katz from 1997–2000 as chairof the Board’s Educational PolicyCommittee. Jerry was eager tomove Park forward, and the Boardwas eager to fulfill its fiduciary roleregarding the School’s program.Working together, we forged acommittee where the Board and theHead could process such thornyissues as lengthening the schoolyear, or conducting a survey ofschool graduates on how well Parkhad prepared them for secondaryschool. What held us together wasthe clarity of Jerry’s vision of ParkSchool’s future, and the Board’scommitment to help that visionbecome today’s reality.“

Richard Marshall, MDEducational Policy Committee Chair1997–2000

SEPTEMBER 1999Grade VI expands to 60 students

To address demand for UpperSchool, Grade VI grows to foursections of 15 students each.

“It was my privilege to work withJerry in my role as head of twostanding Board committees (EPCand Diversity) and one ad hocstrategic planning committee(Redefining and Reaffirming Park’sValues). By including all stake-holders (faculty, staff, trustees) inthe work of these committees, Jerryallowed all perspectives to beconsidered. At the same time, weall learned the importance ofholding the boundaries betweenpoints of view. In our roles asparents or faculty, we acted asstewards for Park’s students,programs, and community.”

Amy S. Lampert ’63Diversity Committee Chair 2004–2005Educational Policy Committee Chair2000–2003

SUMMER 1998Summer Programs expand

Park expands summer programs togrow revenue. School creates newexternal programs director positionto coordinate blossoming summerprograms. “Adventures in Science”camp joins PEP (Park EnrichmentProgram) and CAAP (Creative Artsat Park).

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SPRING 2000Park School Pursuit launches

Park School Pursuit capitalcampaign (2000–2003)


• Increases Financial Aid from 17% of students to 21% ofstudent body receiving financialassistance

• Grows endowed funds forFaculty Compensation &Professional Development

OCTOBER 2000Long-Range Plan identifies 4 KeyAreas for Park to Address

1) Revitalizing our commitment tothe core values that bind ustogether

2) Developing a strengthenedmodel for faculty professionaldevelopment

3) Ensuring the provision of facili-ties needed to support our N–IXprogram

4) Increasing our endowment tosupport both academic excel-lence and economic diversity

At an independent school such asPark, we can set our own goals, andwe must continuously look ahead.Last year’s long-range planningeffort was really an exercise inasking ourselves, “What steps needto be taken to ensure that Park cancontinue to fulfill its mission fiveyears from now?”

Jerry Katz, writing in The Park ParentOctober 2000

“When I entered Park as a Pre–Kparent in 1993, Jerry’s first year,ours was one of only 3 LGBT-headed families. Over Jerry’s 20years, the number has grown tobecome a critical mass of familiesand faculty. Our students nowunderstand that there are all kindsof families and that our communityvalues them all equally.”

Merle JacobsDirector of Admission 2008–present,parent 1993–2004

“The Diversity Forums, and the BoardDiversity Committee meetings, bytheir nature, involved difficultconversations. Jerry was always aneloquent, reasoned, and thoughtfulspokesman for the values regardingdiversity that Park and he held dear. Jerry’s focus on and commit-ment to a diverse community atPark were ever-present. The diver-sity of the students, families, andfaculty at Park enriched our family’slives, and our experiences at theSchool continue to reverberate positively.”

Anne Craige McNayDiversity Committee Chair 2001–2007

“Jerry’s affirmation of the value of service learning in educatingour students for the twenty-firstcentury led to expanded programs,including Park’s first internationalservice trip. Thanks to Jerry’s enthu-siasm and support for the eighth-grade trip to Costa Rica, 30 youngpeople have now had transforma-tive experiences living on a sustain-able ranch and working in a villageschool. Many months after theirreturn home, several studentsdeclared the trip to Costa Rica wastheir most memorable experience intheir Park years.”

Comfort Halsey CopeService Learning Coordinator2001–present

MARCH 2001Multiple renovation projects underway

Major renovations and reconfiguring of Park’s Theater, Business office/computer lab, and woodworking studio

“It was with much anticipation that I greeted the arrival of Jerry Katz to Park School in the fall of 1993. One dreams of continuity of vision and leadership. Now, 20 years later, look at what Park has accomplishedunder Jerry’s headship! There have been numerous additions and improvements to the educational facilities at Park: the After-School Program Building and renovation of Faulkner House, the West Building classroomsand gymnasium, the renovation of the theater, the tutoring area, and the dining room and kitchen areas, the Business Office addition, and the recent library renovation and North Wing classroom addition. While thephysical facilities were necessaryand important, it is throughJerry’s vision and leadership thatPark is, more importantly, aleader in the areas of diversity,professional development,faculty compensation andcurriculum development. Jerrywill leave Park a financially-strong school that, true to its mission, provides excellencein education in a nurturing environment.”

Jerry Cathey Assistant Head for Finance andOperations 1983–2006

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

MAY 2001LGBT Diversity Forum launchescommunity discussion

Park continues to examine diversity.The Board reviews the School’snondiscrimination language andincludes sexual orientation. Facultyand staff engage in professionaldevelopment around sensitivity and support for issues of sexualorientation.


JANUARY 2002Theater renovation completed

SEPTEMBER 2002RedesignedNursery/Kindergarten playground opens

Between 1992 and 2002 at Park,a period of dramatic growth in ourprograms, facilities, and services,tuition rose at a pace far below thenational average—about 10percent in real dollars (compared to 30% nationally)—thanks toremarkable growth in annual giving,endowment revenue and expansionof summer programs. During thissame period, financial aid at Parkmore than doubled and facultysalaries grew to a leadership posi-tion among area independentschools, in part supported bycompensation associated with alonger academic year.

Jerry Katz, writing in The Park ParentDecember 2002

FALL 2001Increasing professional develop-ment opportunities

“Park teachers engage in professionaldevelopment opportunities thatextend their learning beyond thewalls of Park. Jerry’s unique leader-ship in this area promotes teachingexcellence. Exploring best practices,collaborating from thought leadersin education and committingresources to support our faculty’sprofessional and personal growth,all underscore the value we place onlifelong learning.”

Cynthia HarmonAssistant Head for Program & Profes-sional Development 2008–present

JUNE 20042004–05 year of self-evaluationfor AISNE reaccreditationprocess concludes

“Few CEOs can match Jerry’s abilityto embrace and articulate amission-centric aspiration and thenrally groups with varying perspec-tives to come together to achieve acommon goal. I had the pleasure ofseeing this skill set in action whenJerry and I, with the help of a veryactive and involved Board, adminis-tration, and faculty, reached theconclusion that we had to find away to modernize the MainBuilding classrooms to match thefaculty’s commitment to teaching todifferent learning styles. We alsowanted to expand the lower andmiddle school enrollment but alsoreduce class size. Jerry had thevision to see how a new classroomwing could be the means to accom-plish these disparate goals. It washis tireless pursuit of this lofty goalthat led to our successfully imple-menting these changes. Jerry putPark on a secure pedagogical, phys-ical plant, and financial basis for thenext era of the School. How manyCEOs can leave that sort of legacy?I assure you very few… It was asingular honor to be Jerry’s BoardChair partner— I learned so muchfrom him and gained a lifelongfriend in the process.”

David G. FubiniTrustee 1999–2003 and Board Chair2004–2007

SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2003Jerry Katz on sabbatical fall term

Wanda Holland Greene serves asacting head

MAY 2003Park School Pursuit capitalcampaign initiatives underway

• Technology and teaching todifferent learning styles

• Service Learning

• Financial Aid

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501 students


Asian 9%Hispanic 3.5%



OCTOBER 2005AISNE Visiting Team Evaluation

Major commendations: consistentmodeling and articulation of Park’sculture, exemplary professionaldevelopment program, clearcommitment to diversity, and

“The Visiting Team commends theBoard and Head of School fortheir strong professional partner-ship, modeled in the productive,supportive relationship betweenthe Board Chair and Head…”

Major recommendations: pursuefacilities improvements — incorpo-rating Board’s strategic thinkingon enrollment management toaddress growing concern aboutclass size, actively pursuecontinued diversification of thefaculty, develop a freshlong–range educational plan,

FALL 2004Gay Straight Alliance forms

“I saw a big opportunity to enrichPark School’s ideas of diversitywhen I decided to found the GSA,and subsequently ‘came out.’ To me,diversity wasn’t just skin deep, orlimited to religious and culturalbackgrounds; it ran deeper thanthat. I received unequivocal supportfrom Jerry Katz, as well as AlisonConnolly, Wanda Holland Greeneand other school administrators.”

Peter Boskey ’05

NOVEMBER 2006Foundations for the Futurelaunches

Foundations for the Future capitalcampaign (2006–10)


• Funds significant facilitiesimprovements, including additionof new Grade IV/V classrooms(North Wing); larger I– III class-rooms; renovated library; andinstallation of air conditioning

• Funds support financial aid for23% of student body

• Funds solidify Park’s facultycompensation at top of peerschools

SEPTEMBER 2006Board approves new enrollmentplan and facilities improvements

“Getting bigger to get smaller” willallow School to grow from 505students in 2006–07 to 550 in2009–10.

“When I first arrived at Park in 2004,it was clear that the classroomswere not large enough to accom-modate differentiated instructionand small group work. As I touredparents around the III–IV hallways, Inoticed clusters of students trying tofind places to work together quietly.Once the renovation was complete,the hallways became calmer whichhelped temper the overall pace ofthe school. Jerry has led a schoolequally nurturing to children and tothe adults who guide them.”

Jonathan ProskyAssociate Director of Admission 2004 – present

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L G B T S N A P S H O T

1993–1994

3 LGBT families

1997–1998

5 LGBT families

2004–2005

11 LGBT families

2009–2010

19 LGBT families

2012–2013

21 LGBT families

SEPTEMBER 2007Daily TEACH period instituted

2006–07’s TOTAL Committee (TimeOptimized for Teaching andLearning) Committee recommendsdaily period for Upper Divisionstudents and advisors. TEACH (Timefor Enrichment, Advisory, Challenge,and Help) is born.

“Between 2005 and 2008, the EPCengaged with the educationalaspects of the physical expansionof the school into the new NorthWing and renovations of the library.We participated in a review of thestructure of enrollment at the

school: where should Park expandentry points to optimize goals likefinancial stability and a diversestudent body? EPC looked at GradeIX, leading to a Board decision toenthusiastically reaffirm theSchool’s commitment to the

program; and reviewed athletics,strengthening the athleticsprogram and its repu tation. Wetweaked and reaffirmed theimportance of regular programreviews. We developed an initia-tive on faculty excellence,refining the evaluation processand strengthening professionaldevelopment. We trackedprogress on implementation ofthe recommendations made byan outside review committee aspart of the reaccreditationprocess that Park goes throughevery ten years. In all of theseefforts, Park has relied on a part-nership of parents, administrators,faculty, and staff. What a plea-sure it was to be a part of it!”

Polly Hoppin ’74Educational Policy Committee Chair,2005–2008

2007–08 SCHOOL YEAROngoing construction of NorthWing, Library renovationunderway

“During the new classroom expan-sion, Jerry brought a clear focus andvision of what he wanted to thedesign phase that caused it to be avery efficient process. He knew thatit was time to let the contractorswork when we entered theconstruction phase. Jerry stuck tohis vision and the end result ofJerry’s management and disciplinewas that the project was brought inon time and under budget andmost importantly his desire to seeupgraded and expanded classroomsfor Park to meet the demands of21st century elementary schooleducation was achieved. I feeltremendously lucky to have been aparent, a board member and acommittee chair during his tenure.”

Jonathan A. Kraft ’79Building and Grounds CommitteeChair, 2003–2008


SPRING 2009Significant increase in financialaid requests

The Board develops a new financialmodel of the School and restruc-tures the financial aid budget toaccommodate many current familieswhose circumstances have changedas a result of the financial collapse.

As head of school, I recognize thechallenge of leadership in times likethese. I am committed to contin-uing to articulate the importance ofour mission, to planning thought-fully, to sharing timely, accurateinformation with all who must beaffected by the hard choices thatmay lie ahead and to stayingfocused on the core values ofsimplicity and sincerity that havelong been at the center of the Parkcommunity.

Jerry Katz, writing in The Park ParentApril 2009

SEPTEMBER 2008School opens with renovationscomplete and enrollmentincreased

• Physical size of Grades I–V classrooms expands from 420 to 650 sq. ft.

• North Wing adds total of 8 newclassrooms

• Renovated library becomes a 21st century resource to students,faculty, and parents

• Main Building’s climate controlsand energy efficiency improves

• Grades I–V grow from 3 sectionsof 16 students each (48) to 4sections of 14 students each (56)

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2 0 0 9 – 2 0 1 0 S N A P S H O T

553 students

32.7% students of colorAfrican American 9%

Asian 9%Hispanic 3%

Middle Eastern 1%Mixed Race 11%


“When I started working at Park, Iimmediately noticed a difference inthe school climate. Park felt like asecond home, and my colleaguesfelt like family. Each year, I thankJerry for creating that special envi-ronment. The spectacular learningspace in the North Wing had imme-diate benefits for creating a class-room with enough room, literally, todifferentiate instruction and accom-modate diverse learning styles. I donot take for granted this beautifulspace in which I am privileged towork. The many windows provide afront row seat to falling snow, a rainstorm, or swooping hawks. ParkSchool is clearly a second home tomy whole family, and I am sograteful to Jerry for his compas-sionate, visionary leadership that hasmade it so welcoming for all of us.”

Courtney BonangGrade V teacher, 2001–present

“We must have thegreatest elementaryschool library west of Hogwarts.”

Ted WellsGrade IV teacher, 2002–present

OCTOBER 2009Park administers AIM survey

Park asks current parents andteachers to evaluate diversity,inclusivity, and multiculturalismat Park using a survey (Assess-ment of Inclusivity and Multicul-turalism) from the NationalAssociation of IndependentSchools.

We have worked hard overmany years to become a schoolof choice for student of differingraces, religions, and family con-figurations. We have providedneed-based financial aid to keepPark accessible and to enable all of our students to grow up asmembers of an economicallydiverse community.

There is, however, an uneven-ness in the experience of both

tant work. Jerry facilitated thetrustees’ consideration of topicsaround race, class, and sexualorientation. With the AIM survey,I witnessed Jerry’s direct engage-ment with the full schoolcommunity. He not only listenedwell but actually initiated discus-sions that were essential and noteasy. Jerry is a leader in theimportant work to grow inde-pendent schools’ capacities tobreak through a history of exclu-sion and take substantive actionto ensure that our institutionsare addressing the explicit andhidden barriers to creating andsustaining diverse communities.”

Ralph WalesHead of School, Gordon School(Providence, Rhode Island)Diversity Committee Chair,2008–2010

racial and socioeconomic diversity atPark School. For many, the School isworking well in these areas; forsome, it is not working well at all.

Jerry Katz, writing in The Park ParentFebruary /March 2010

“Park’s transparent reflection on thechallenges of sustaining momentumaround diversity initiatives revealedthat it was, truly, ‘walking the talk.’When I joined the Board in 2006, Ifound that the School’s trusteeswere willing to push into this impor-


“I will never forget our family starting at Park, and meeting Jerryfor the first time. He warmly welcomed both me and my wife,Holly. Since her name is Polly, it was then I learned I had met oneof the few people worse than I am at remembering names.

Of course, during his twenty years of leadership there were thousands of parents and students yet only one of him. As I wasto appreciate as board chair, how lucky for us he was there.

I watched Jerry deal with the diverse constituencies that students,faculty and parents represent; navigate a daunting breadth ofsensitive and complicated topics; and move Park into the futurewhile honoring the past. During our working relationship, fateoffered several uniquely difficult issues. Jerry's intellect, judgmentand integrity were always exceptional. On so many questions,Jerry saw the central point clearly and got it right.

Jerry was an architect of many initiatives that we take for grantedbut other primary schools still see as aspirations. The school heleaves us is a leader in admissions selectivity; faculty compositionand compensation; professional development; financial aid; parent support; diversity; inclusion; and secondary school placement. Jerry ‘adjusted to changing times with unchangingprinciples,’ and Park today is a credit to both his vision of educa-tion and devotion to core values. This is what attracted andretained such excellent teachers. This is what helped familieschart the foundation years for their children.

Jerry's leadership strengthened and raised Park School. Thank you,Jerry.”

Kevin J. MaroniTrustee 2001–2007 and Board Chair 2007–2011

JANUARY 2010New Long-Range Plan (Park21)launched

The [Strategic Planning]Committee’s goal is to define thekey strategic priorities for Park forthe next 5–10 years. Park is definedby its faculty, program, and culture,and the committee hopes to assesshow we can optimize each of theseareas to ensure we are preparingstudents to lead in, and contributeto, our diverse and global society.

Suzie Tapson, writing in The ParkParent April–May 2010

NOVEMBER 2009Partnership established withChinese partner school

Jerry Katz visits Greentown YuhuaQinQin School in Hangzhou, China

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

“Jerry’s sense of purpose, commitment to academic excellence, and ability tomanage expectations are the key drivers for an effective Educational PolicyCommittee at Park. Jerry pushed us as a commit tee to answer difficult questionswhile maintaining the delicate balance between those areas that are the purview ofthe Head of School and those that fall to the Board. It is a privilege to work withJerry, who has the skill to keep processes moving forward and assist each of us inunderstanding our role in ensuring Park provides an academically rigorous androbust program. Jerry’s willingness to benchmark against peer and aspirant schools,measure performance and work tirelessly toward continuous program improvementensures Park is well-positioned for the next chapter of its history.”

Carmel ShieldsEducational Policy Committee Chair, 2008–2010


SPRING 2010–PRESENTFundraising for Park21 begins

A $16.5 million strategic plan to ignite Park’s academicprogram and ensure future flexibility for the School.

Park21 Goal: $16.5 million

Total Raised to date $12.2 million

• New Capabilities for Teachers — faculty leadership grants,faculty coach, expanded professional development, time forcollaboration and innovation ($4 million)

• 21st Century Learning — Math, Science and Technologyand Service Learning initiatives ($5.5 million)

• Bridge Funding while endowment grows ($1 million)

• Planning for the Next Generation — Acquisition of the 8-acre 133 Goddard Avenue Property ($6 million)

JANUARY 2012Jerry Katz announces plans toleave Park at end of 2012–2013school year

School leadership is acomplex mix of relationships, small dailyencounters, and bigideas. It is man ag ing lifeevery day, and it isleading change over time.It has been my privilegeto do work that isendlessly varied,constantly challeng ing,and always meaningful.

Jerry Katz, in letter to Park School community

SEPTEMBER 2010Curriculum innovations

First Mandarin class for Grade VI studentsRobotics introduced into science curriculum

“Over the years, Jerry and I discussed the possibility of adding Mandarinto our language curriculum. I was most impressed with his wish thatthis change in the program should integrate Mandarin in a way thatwas faithful to the overall work of the Modern Language Department.Jerry wanted to be sure that the new teacher would be a good fit and that the Mandarin course would have the expectations and organization that have marked modern language work at Park. I waspleased with the seriousness and honesty of his approach.”

Peter AmershadianModern Language Department Head, 1988–2011

“As Chair of the Diversity Committee,I have had the privilege of observingfirst hand Jerry’s commitment todiversity and inclusivity. What hasimpressed me most with regard toJerry’s leadership is his under-standing of perspective. He iswilling to look at the world throughany lens and he ensures that everyvoice can be heard. Furthermore, hehas created an environment whereothers feel empowered to beleaders in these efforts as well.Finally, I think Jerry fully believesthat diversity is not a destination,but an on going, ever evolvingprocess. Park will never be ‘done,’rather, Park will always be com -mitted to these values that Jerryholds so dearly.”

Vinny Chiang, MDDiversity Committee Chair,2010–present

2011–12 ACADEMIC YEARWorking to incorporatetechnological innovations in theclassroom

With funding from Park21, tech-nology is enhancing classroomlearning. Every student in Grades III,IV and V is assigned an iPad to usedaily, with a 2:1 ratio for youngerstudents in the Lower Division.Beginning in fall 2013, Grade VI willpilot a 1:1 PC program. Studentsand faculty alike use Google Appsfor Education as a standard tool forsubmitting, correcting, and editinghomework and assignments at Park.

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

1994 2013

5.0%

0.0%

10.0%

15.0%

20.0%

25.0%

23.6%

2003

Percentage of

Students Receiving

Financial Aid


DECEMBER 2012Park acquires 8.3 acres of land adjacent to campus

Purchasing 133 Goddard Ave.—home to Nancy and Kim Faulkner’45 for 40 years—provides Park the flexibility to build more on theexisting campus when future needs arise. The $6 million purchasewas funded through donations raised through Park21, including avery gnerous $1 million challenge.

“When the financial crisis struck, all non-essential capital expenditureswere appropriately put on hold. Jerry wanted to conserve ourresources for perhaps the most important capital expenditure thatwe would make for the future of the Park School—the acquisitionof the Faulkner property. Fortunately, as a result of good planningand the tireless efforts of Jerry in fundraising from the generous Parkcommunity, we successfully purchased this 8.3–acre property inDecember 2012.

As a result of my work on the Building and Grounds committee, Iwas able to observe many of Jerry’s formidable skills up close. Likeany great leader, Jerry sets the agenda, builds consensus by ensuringthat the right people are involved in the process, and then drives theimplementation to bring a project to fruition.”

Brian Kavoogian Building and Grounds Committee Chair 2008–present

JUNE 2013Applause!An evening celebrating 20 yearsof excellence in education underthe leadership of Jerry Katz

“I have had the very great pleasureof working with Jerry while histenure as the Head of Park School iscoming to a close. During years18–20 under the same job title, onemight think that more of the same— what had worked successfully inthe past — would be the usual,perhaps even deserved, course. This,much to his credit, has not been thecase with Jerry. Jerry’s approach ofcontinuous improvement hasinstead been ‘juiced’ in the lastseveral years. The financial crisis of2008–09 and the attendant clarityaround the fragility of some privateschools, as well as new thinking inthe world of education, sparked anew strategic plan, Park21, focusedvery intentionally on program, or inother words, what goes on in theclassroom. Led by Jerry, Park21 isdriving new approaches to learningscience, identifying and imple-menting best practices in teaching,and furthering the adoption oftechnology as a tool to enhancepedagogy, to name just a few initia-tives. I have been so impressed bythe pursuit of excellence that hasframed the end of Jerry’s path atPark. The work that he has donehas positioned Park extremely wellto continue that pursuit of excel-lence under a new leader.”

Suzie TapsonTrustee 2008–2011 and Board Chair2011–present

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

$41 million

$5.89 million

1994 2003 2013

$50

$40

$30

$20

$10

Dollars (in millions)

Endowment

Growth

1994 2013

$0.5

$1.0

$1.5

$2.0

$2.5

$3.0

Dollars (in millions) $2,690,850

$455,641

2003

Growth of

Financial Aid Dollars

OCTOBER 2012The Jerry Katz Park21 Fundlaunched

For 20 years, Jerry Katz has been acatalyst for change and innova-tion—seeking ways to improvePark’s curriculum and programs.

In honor of Jerry’s years of serviceas head of school, Park created the Jerry Katz Park21 Fund, anamed fund within the $10 millionendowment for innovation. TheJerry Katz Park21 Fund recognizesJerry’s passion for looking beyondthe School’s walls to uncover greateducational practices and ideas andbring them back to Park. This fundwill give the next head of schoolthe means to act quickly on newand exciting initiatives which falloutside the regular school operatingbudget, enabling worthy new ideasto be piloted and implementedimmediately rather than waiting forthe next budgeting cycle . . . . Jerry has championed innova-tion and positive change at Park forthe past twenty years. A fundtargeting innovation is a fittingtribute as his lasting legacy at Park.

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1 Vase given to The Park School byour partner school in China,Greentown Yuhua QinQin Schoolin Hangzhou.

2 Beautiful leather-bound books, stillencased in their cellophanewrappers. No need for dusting!

3 Binder containing over 500baseball cards given to Jerry on his60th birthday by faculty, staff andstudents. (Hint: Jerry lovesbaseball).

4 Some years ago there was apersistent mouse problem in themain building, and after carefulinvestigation, it was discoveredthat behind the fascia boards atthe bottom of this very book casewas a veritable mouse haven. The boards have since beenremoved, and the mice havemoved on from their former ParkSchool residence.

5 Jerry’s favorite spot to drape asports coat (when he wears one toschool).

6 Phone which Jerry has answeredhimself, in spite of the lack ofCaller ID at Park.

7 Behind Jerry’s desk (and not in thisphoto) is a signed Patriots poster,a gift from a former Park parentwho was head of sports medicinefor the team.

8 Photo of one of Jerry’s and hiswife Marti’s most cherishedmemories: the 2011 wedding ofhis son, Nathaniel, pictured here(at right) with his bride, Julie, andbrother Ethan (at left, a memberof Park’s class of 1997).

9 The famed M&M bowl for GradeIX students only— a real privilege!

10 Square glass table at the perfectheight where many a shin has been bruised for the past 20 years.

11 This keepsake — a gift Jerryreceived upon leaving the BowenSchool in Newton, MA (where hewas principal before arriving atPark) — has rested in the sameplace on his desk each day for thepast 20 years.

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13 The day this photo was taken, Jerrywas proofing the “Green Sheet,”the weekly newsletter distributed toPark’s faculty and staff.

14 Jerry’s paper calendar (there is no computer equivalent) and first-ever cell phone, given to him by hischildren — used only occasionally.And in a surprise move, this pile isnot perfectly aligned on the desk —a rarity!

15 This piece was made from a signfrom Bob Hurlbut’s tenure as Headof Park School: it commemoratesthe members of the Building Com -mittee who were responsible for thebuilding of 171 Goddard Ave.

16 Teddy bear gifted to Jerry by aformer Board Chair.

17 Photo collage of Marti and Jerry’stwo sons when they were younger.

18 Plants which enjoy Jerry’scompulsive dusting and trimming,sometimes during meetings, andthankfully also enjoy occasional careand maintenance courtesy of Jerry’swife, Marti.

19 Two shovels: one from the ground -breaking of 171 Goddard in 1969,and the other used during thegroundbreaking of the North Wingin 2007.

20 Beautiful tapestry Jerry picked up ona trip to Africa.

21 Amazing lack of clutter and doo-dads.

22 Notice, no erroneous pilesanywhere!

23 Floor space where students sit forthe famed tradition of ice creambirthday parties in the Head ofSchool’s office.

24 Behind this desk is Jerry’s computer,the veritable hub from which Jerrymanages and monitors—withincredible efficiency and caring—everything that makes Park, Park.Thank you, Jerry!

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A Typical Day in the Life of

JERRY KATZA Peek Into Jerry Katz’s Day

M&MsEach year, Jerry supplies55.5 pounds of M&Ms toNinth Graders. Over thelast 20 years, 1,110 poundsor approximately 555,000M&Ms have beenconsumed!

5:30 AM Wake up.

6:30 AM Breakfast with the Boston Globe.

7:30 AM Arrive at Park. Day begins.

7:35 AM Check mailbox. Say hello to Mrs. Ballat the front desk.

7:40 AM Go into office to open mail. Rip twiceand put in recycling bin.

7:50 AM Stand atop the stairs while studentsgather on the landing below.

8:00 AM After receiving the “OK, it’s 8:00”look from Mrs. Ball, lets students upthe stairs. School day has begun!

8:15 AM Lead Morning Meeting, closing with amoment of silence.

8:35 AM Return to office. Fill up M&M bowl.

9:00 AM Head upstairs to gather Kinder -garteners for birthday ice cream partyin office. Do not eat any ice cream.

9:20 AM Tidy up after Kindergarteners.

9:30 AM Work on school budget with Kimberly Boyd in the Business Office.

10:30 AM Go over next week’s schedule atGreensheet Meeting with Joy Bartlett,Kimberly Boyd, and Kate LaPine.

11:30 AM Lunch in the Dining Room—time for some tuna salad!

12:30 PM Admin Team Meeting in AndrewSegar’s Office.

2:00 PM Growth Ed with Grade IX—time for the Question Box!

2:45 PM Refill the M&M bowl—wow thoseninth graders love M&Ms.

3:00 PM Catch up on the day’s emails andphone calls.

4:30 PM Pre-meeting with Board Chair Suzie Tapson

5:30 PM Dinner with Board of Trustees

6:30 PM Board of Trustees Meeting

9:30 PM Depart. Day ends.


“What Does theHead of School Do?”

Students from the Class of 2005, as Grade I students in 1996–97, wrote these answers:

Mr. Katz does birthday parties.

He helps people calm down in his office

He looks after the school.

He solves mysteries.

He makes sure the dining room is ready for lunch every day.

He helps the school be a better place.

80 Parents’ Nights

359 Diplomas and Handshakes

at Graduation

79 Coffees for

Prospective Parents

(one cancelled in 2013

due to Snow Day!)

60 Birthday Parties for

Students in Pre-K–Grade V

2012–2013 3

2011–2012 0

2010–2011 4

2009–2010 0

2008–2009 2

2007–2008 1

2006–2007 0

2005–2006 1

2004–2005 4

2003–2004 2

2002–2003 0

2001–2002 0

2000–2001 4

1999–2000 0

1998–1999 3

1997–1998 0

1996–1997 1

1995–1996 3

1994–1995 0

1993–1994 4

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EIGHT HUNDRED members of the community gathered on Saturday, June 1st to celebrate Jerry Katz’s 20 years as head of The Park School. Becauseof the large numbers of faculty, parents, alumni, and other friends, the eventtook place at MIT’s Johnson Center and Kresge Auditorium. The evening wasfilled laughter, song, and touching reflections about Jerry’s time at Park.

In July, Jerry and his wife Marti will begin a new chapter in New York City, asJerry assumes the helm of the Rodeph Sholom School, a coeducational ReformJewish Day School for children in Grades N–8.


Excerpts of

“A SOUNDTRACK OF LIFE AND LEADERSHIP”by Wanda M. Holland GreeneHead of School, Hamlin School (San Francisco), Former Assistant Head of School, The Park School

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Jerry, I have produced a Motortown Review*—just for you—four songs that characterize and celebrate your twenty yearsof outstanding leadership at The Park School . . .

believe is right. Jerry is calm and decisive, andtherefore brilliant in a crisis. I was a memberof the administrative team on 9/11, I wasthere on the days when parents died unex-pectedly and after long illnesses, when Parkemployees experienced sickness, disappoint-ment, and loss. Anyone can lead a school on agood day. Great leaders like Jerry Katz solveproblems, help to unscramble confusion, andbring healing when there is hurt. For yourwise and thoughtful leadership on good daysand bad, Jerry, we thank you.

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“Reach Out, I’ll Be There” is a song whichexpresses the gratitude that many educatorsand friends in this auditorium feel. We haveall been blessed by the years of friendship,mentorship, and sponsorship that Jerry hasprovided throughout our lives. I am only oneexample of those who have benefitted fromJerry’s counsel and support; not only has heoffered advice and insight (that’s what we callmentoring)—he has created numerous leader-ship opportunities for leaders like me to growand learn. He has worked hard to build ourcapacity as leaders, and we are forever in hisdebt. By bringing many of us to the board oftrustees table, inviting us to lead major pro-gram initiatives, prepping us for interviews,and attending meetings and conferences withus, we are stronger leaders. This is what wecall sponsorship. Jerry is a friend, a mentor,and a sponsor, and he has been selfless inthese roles.

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This musical revue is drawing to a close, butthe reality is that the lyrics of Jerry’s life arestill being written; he might not be young any-more, but he is youthful in his energy and inhis ideals about what the world can andshould be. He is, after all, a child of the 60’s.In the spirit of the music and the civil rightsmovement of that decade, I will close with thewords of a man who meant a great deal toJerry: Senator Robert Francis Kennedy.

In 1962, Bobby Kennedy declared, “Thisworld demands the qualities of youth; not atime of life but a state of mind, a temper ofthe will, a quality of the imagination, a pre-dominance of courage over timidity, of theappetite for adventure over the life of ease.”Jerry, may you strive to remain youthful in theway you think and in the way that you lead,and may New York City bring you and Martimore joy and more adventure than your heartscan hold.

* During the 1960s, Motown artists such as SmokeyRobinson and The Miracles, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye,Stevie Wonder, and the Supremes performed in packagedconcert tours known as The Motortown Review.

Smokey Robinson and the Miracles sing“Tracks of My Tears” to describe the tensionbetween the head of school’s public and pri-vate selves. Headship is a bold decision to livein the public eye for much of your wakinghours. Being a head of school is not a job, andit is not even a career—it is a state of being—a lifestyle choice. Headship means gettingcomfortable with being the life of the partyand being the topic of party conversation.Many of you may not realize that Jerry is, athis core, an introvert. I think it is fair to saythat he is shy. He is also incredibly funny andplayful, though not everyone sees or knowsthat side of him. Jerry’s leadership reveals thatone does not have to be an extrovert to be aneffective public figure; however, one does haveto be willing to demonstrate moral courageagain and again. Moral courage is an essentialquality in leaders and absolutely required ifone wants to build an extraordinary school.Courageous action has been a key to Jerry’ssuccess and has allowed Park to adapt andthrive for 125 years. . . .

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Yes, this song by The Temptations is called“Ball of Confusion”—the truth is that leader-ship is not glamorous. Sure, there are greatperks. There’s access to beautiful places, fasci-nating people, and great seats at athleticevents. However, there is no perk largeenough to soothe the soul on a very difficultand confusing day. Leading an organizationduring a crisis and managing change over timemeans being willing to do what it best forchildren and their families always, always,always. Before you become a head of school,no one tells you that you will have to riskpublic disapproval and withstand harsh criti-cism even when you are doing what you

Little Stevie Wonder would sing “You AreThe Sunshine of My Life” not to Jerry, butfor Jerry. Stevie would sing of the love thatJerry has for his extraordinary wife, MartiKatz, whose patience, wisdom, companionship,and generosity have been priceless gifts to himand to many of us. She is his theater matefrom Boston to Broadway, his confidante andsounding board, and his partner in raisingboys to men. And let’s be clear: she is alsoJerry’s intellectual peer and an equally giftededucator. . . .

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AS A FORMER Park parent, independent school

colleague and fellow educator on the Board of Trustees,

it was an honor to contribute an ‘outsider’s’ perspective

to the engaging conversations we had over those years.

There is so much I learned from you, Jerry; I cannot

begin to encapsulate it into a few sentences so I use this

space to say ‘thank you.’ Little did I know that you, a

grad student working in a little summer camp program

for exceptional children, and I, working at the same

camp during my PG year before college, would meet in

1970’s Rutland Vermont and separately begin journeys

filled with wonderfully intersecting paths! You may have

chosen a path that now takes you out of the Bay State,

but when did geography ever get in the way of our

relationship? I applaud you, thank you, know your

wishes will each come true, and assure you \that you and

I will always find each other whenever we need each

other and with that, I say ‘until we meet again!’

Pamela Parks McLaurinDirector of Admission & Financial Aid, The Winsor SchoolMember of the Park School Board of Trustees 2004–2011

1. Andrew Segar, Lower Division Head2. Toni Gilligan, Kindergarten Teacher3. Jerry Katz with art teacher Fern Cunningham-Terry and the bronze

sculpture she created to honor Jerry.4. Members of the Grade VIII and IX percussion class performed for guests.

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YOUR LEADERSHIP as an educator may be rooted in

your work at Park over the past 20 years, but

extends throughout out the nation though your

powerful guidance and sponsorship of others along

the way. I will always be grateful for the many, many

ways you and Marti have given of yourselves

personally and professionally to Jonas and me. You

excellence as educators lives on through us.

Dr. Kate WindsorHead of School, Miss Porter’s School, Farmington ConnecticutMember of the Park School Board of Trustees 2000–2006

1. Cynthia Harmon, MiddleDivision Head and AssistantHead of School

2. Jan Spaulding takes in thedelicious food

3. Suzie Tapson, Chair of the ParkSchool Board of Trustees

4. Bob Tisi performs a rousingrendition of “New York, New York!”

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AFTER JOINING the EPC, I learned quickly that Park

School was in the forefront of independent schools in

making transparent the process of curriculum and

program review. Jerry Katz’s leadership, his belief in

the importance of board engagement and the voice of

parents being heard, were critical to the formation of

the Educational Policy Committee and to its future.

During my time as chair of the EPC (2005–2007), we

underwent a review of the mission and function of the

Committee, to both renew the commitment to the

EPC and to ensure that the roles of the board and the

faculty remained beneficial, appropriate and respect-

ful. That time with Jerry, Wanda Holland Greene,

faculty members, and the Board gave me tremendous

insight into the complexity of curriculum development

and review, the rigor with which Park undertakes

these activities and the leadership it takes to make this

process transparent to the parent community. I also

learned that with each review there were trade-offs

that had to be considered and that at the end of

the day, Jerry had to make the call. We were able to

see Jerry operate as the consummate educator that he

is. Although I later served as the Vice Chair of the

Board and Chair of the Committee on Trustees, it was

the experience on the EPC was the most important in

understanding the standards of excellence, the serious-

ness with which every decision is made regarding

curriculum and programs, and in learning what a truly

outstanding leader we have in Jerry Katz.

Paula A. Johnson, MD, MPHEducational Policy Committee Chair 2003–2005 Committee on Trustees Chair 2005 –2011Vice Chair Board of Trustees 2008–2012


1. Kate Taylor-Mighty and SofiaSilverglass, both Class of 2008

2. Kate Taylor-Mighty ’08, MaxCooper ’12, Sarah Clavijo ’11,and Diana Rutherford ’03

3. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter, AlkiaPowell, Wanda Holland-Greene,and Paula Johnson

4. Grade VIII and IX Chorus

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JERRY KATZ is definitively and unquestionably a leader. He has the

right job in a school! Even as he nurtures and supports teachers

and students, he knows where he wishes to move an institution.

Park bears the stamp of his confident, purposeful work. From my

place as the head of a elementary and middle school in Rhode

Island, Park’s excellence shines forth. It is evident that Jerry is both

the primary architect and caring custodian of that lighthouse.

Ralph WalesHead of School, Gordon School, Providence Rhode IslandMember of the Park School Board of Trustees 2006 –2012


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1. Jerry Katz and Susan Buckey2. David Croll, Scott Nathan and Kevin Maroni3. Andrew Segar, Susan Segar, Hilary Segar ’03,

Lindsay Segar’99 and Marco Steineseck4. Lexi Olmsted, Ly Tran, Bea Wilderman, and Sam

Wilderman5. Bob Hurlbut and Jerry Katz6. Marti Katz and Emily Tucker7. Keyon Vafa ’09 and Nicholas Deveau ’098. Jerry Katz, Ann Ellen Rutherford, and John

Rutherford9. Polly Maroni, Louisa Carroll ’07, Laura Carroll,

and Peter Amershadian

Ronald AncrumNancy S. AnthonyPaul J. Ayoub ‘78David Ball ‘85Richard Banks ‘74Richard K. BendetsonAmy S. Berylyson ‘68Thomas W. BullittMing Hui ChenMarcus Cherry Vincent Chiang, MD

Teresa ChopeJohn ConnaughtonKimberly CoxDavid D. CrollJonathan G. Davis George P. Denny IIIAtul DhirLisa Amick DiAdamo ‘86William B. DruckerRichard EdieLee Englert

Frederic A. Eustis IIMarian R. FergusonTim C. FergusonLisa Black Franks ‘78David G. FubiniRuthanne FullerKatherine C. HalpernPrentiss C. HigginsPolly J. Hoppin ‘74Deborah IncandelaBonnie JamesJulia Lloyd Johannsen ‘93Abigail JohnsonCynthia S. JohnsonEdward Johnson IVHeidi JohnsonPaula A. Johnson, MD, MPH

Brian KavoogianFrancine KorisJonathan A. Kraft ‘79Patti KraftWilliam H. Kremer

Patrick C. KungAmy S. Lampert ‘63Sara Lawrence-LightfootJonathan O. LeeMira Z. LevittMartin J. MannionJames P. ManziAnne Punzak MarcusKevin J. MaroniRichard Marshall, MD

Carmine A. MartignettiRalph A. MartinStuart MathewsJ. Michael MaynardAmy Lloyd McCarthy ‘86Pamela McLaurinAnne Craige McNayKatie McWeenyHamilton Mehlman ‘74Melvin B. MillerAnne MitchellBart Mitchell

Nicole MurrayScott NathanStephanie Neal-Johnson Lisa NurmeRobert O’BlockKate OlmstedBeth PfeifferPeter S. Philip Jennifer PincinceMichael E. PorterEllen M. PossSuzanne PresleyFranklin ReddPeter RiehlKaren RosenkrantzHappy RoweAnn Ellen RutherfordCaroline ScherneckerWendy M. ShattuckCarmel ShieldsDana Weiss SmithTiina Bougas Smith ‘76

Garrett Solomon ‘86Harold W. SparrowKerry Noone SwordsSuzie TapsonBenjamin B. TaylorLanny Thorndike ‘81Edwin P. TiffanyEliot Wadsworth IIRalph L. Wales Steven WalskeNancy E. WattersDeborah Jackson WeissRonald B. WhiteLinda A. WhitlockSam Wilderman Ira WilsonKatherine WindsorSusan M. WitkeMarc B. WolpowBeverly WooCaroline Cunningham Young ‘74Fancy C. Zilberfarb

Members of

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1993–2013

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1. Ed Tiffany and Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’962. Chris Duckworth ‘12, Jamie Little ‘11, Keyon Vafa ‘09, Afarin Vafa

and Neekon Vafa ‘123. Brendan Cooney and Charlie Cooney4. Liga Aldins, Linda Knight, Comfort Halsey Cope and Jan Spaulding5. Amy Davis, Jerry Cathey, and Martha Gray6. Kimberly Catlin, Bennett Wilson ’04, and Lynne Wilson7. Betsy Ball and John Hall8. Paula Callahan, Sean Callahan, Jennifer Tisi, Maryanne Tisi, Bob Tisi,

and Mikaela Cox ’139. Bea Sanders and Nancy Faulkner10. Ann Stock and Bob Stock11. Brian Lavin, Leah Cumsky-Whitlock Lavin ’96, Linda Whitlock and

Mark Cumsky12. Abby Bok ’06, Monica Stadecker ’06, Elan Tye ’0613. Charlie Cunningham and Suzie Tapson 1 2

Edith AdamsMaria Fleming Alvarez ’81Lila AustinLiz BallardNancy BarreMelody Bartlett ’95Diana BatemanBrian BeaverDorothea BlackSusan Bogue MyslickCourtney BonangCathy BoskeyEliza BotsfordSarah BorquePeter BownKimberly BoydGio Bradley-CampbellSarah BragaKat CallardJack CaoJoe CasellaBrian Cassie

Emily CauseKung-Yi ChangMulian ChenKathy CoenKathy ComeMorgan DarbyCaitlin DickChristine DeBloisJoel DeJesusPatricia DelgadoMarguerite DoleLaToya Downing-PeltierCarolyn DruckerTracy DulibanDan EberleFlo FarrellKara FonsecaKimberly FormisanoKyra FriesScotty FriesToni GilliganLiesl Gilman

Anita Greenbaum-BrushElaine HamiltonCynthia HarmonDebby HenryDita HendersonMike HickeyKrisin HoinsThomas HuynhMerle JacobsEmily KelloggJean KendallDean LaabsTory LaneJen LindstromBob LittleMeg Lloyd ’98Sheika LucAlice Perera Lucey ’77Greg LyonsKaren ManningMike MaussaroJuliana McIntyre

Katrina MillsMiguel MoralesOlivia Moorehead-SlaughterMarshall NeilsonJessica NiehburPaul NewmarkTim O’BrienHeather OffenEwan PaulChristian PorterJonathan ProskyEliza QuincyAlli RaabeShalini RaoRebecca RegerJen RileyAlan RiveraSarah RoseJill RubinsteinMichelle RufoMary RussellBea Sanders

Scott SandvikSteve SavageSue SeufertKaren SiegalClaudia SilvaRitu SinghNicole SiverlsAlli SmithMally Smith ’01Carolyn SnookAndrea SparksRaymond StewartPaul ToussaintLaurie TurnerLeah WaltersTed WellsDana Welshman-Studley ’85Jerilyn Willig Lyn WilliamsAdam Young

80 percent of

current faculty &

administrators

hired by Jerry Katz

WHEN I THINK of Jerry Katz, the first word that comes to

mind is …“unwavering,” unwavering in his commitment to

equity and justice; unwavering in his belief that all children

can achieve; unwavering in his vision that great private

schools have a public purpose. Park School has been blessed

by a giant in the field with Jerry as its leader, as NAIS has

been blessed with Jerry as a trustee of our organization.

Patrick F. BassettPresident, NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools)(Jerry served as a member of the NAIS Board of Trustees from 2006 –2013)

The Inspirational Freedom Choir features students in Kindergarten–Grade VI.


1938Class RepresentativePutty McDowell

1945Class RepresentativeNatalie Park Schutz

1948Renny Little writes that his son Bob(Park School’s Athletic Director) isenjoying his sabbatical year fromPark: putting on an addition to hishouse in Acton and restoring a 1923Model T Ford which once belongedto Renny’s father.

1950Class RepresentativeGalen Clough

1953Class RepresentativeBob Bray

1956Pamela Tosi Hodgkins is veryactive in Lions Clubs Internationaland was elected President of the PastDistrict Governors Association inMassachusetts. “Additionally, I amthe Chair person of the Lions Clubsstatewide Youth Speech Competi-tion Committee, with this year being

1967Class RepresentativeDavis Rowley

1968Class RepresentativeVicky Hall Kehlenbeck

1969Class Representative Needed!


the last of a five-year term on thecommittee.” Pamela was District Governor in Western Massachusettsfrom 2001-2002 and she is thrilled be a grandmother for the fourth timein April!

1963Class RepresentativeAmy Lampert

1966Class RepresentativeWigs Frank

Pamela Tosi Hodgkins ’56 at the Lions Club InternationalAlu

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esFrom Left: John Barkan ’85,Carlos Castillo ’97, DianaWalcott ’85, Diego Alvarado’01, Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89,Amy Lloyd McCarthy ’86,Abbott Lawrence ’85,Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96, LisaAmick DiAdamo ’86, AllisonMorse ’89, Tamsin Knox Yucel’70 and Melissa DanielsMadden ’85. Not pictured: Amy Lampert ’63

Alumni Contribute to Head of School SearchThank you to the many Alumni Sub-Committee members who helped select Park’s 12th Head of School, Michael Robinson. These alumni contributed to theSearch Process by interviewing the final three candidates.


I’ll sign off with my heartfelt senti-ment that there is nothing like a Park School friend and nothing like a ParkSchool memory. I’m looking forwardto seeing classmates for our big 34ththis summer- though generally unher-alded, apparently it’s shaping up to be a critical reunion milestone! Classof ’79, I hope you can all make it to town.”

Lalla Carothers writes from Cumber-land, Maine, where she lives with herhusband, 10 year-old daughter, 6 year-old son, and 3 year-old dog. “I wearlots of volunteering hats from teachingand coaching to working with otherparents to improve school food andserving on a board of a non-profitworking to get rid of toxics in oureveryday products. Education and theenvironment are my biggest passions.Mostly I’m grateful for my health andthe lovely people in my life.” HollyDando writes, “I’m finishing my firstyear of the Institute for Contempo-rary Psychotherapy’s IntegratedTrauma Studies program and willgraduate May of 2014. I really enjoy-ing the return to school, still workingfull-time in AIDS care and havestarted working as a psychotherapistin a project at Cornell treating veter-ans with PTSD. Busy, but isn’t thatlucky? Hi to all, I guess we’re up for35th anniversary next year...” RuthFlanagan still lives in Madison, Wis-consin “and I still spend most of myday with middle schoolers. This year,I am teaching both 8th grade Englishand 7th grade world geography. I amhaving fun, and I am constantly fraz-zled. I have my own 7th grader, Lucy,who loves Shakespeare and Tae Kwon



1973Class RepresentativeRick Berenson

1974Class RepresentativesRodger Cohen Margaret Smith Bell

1975Class RepresentativesColin McNay Bill Sullivan

Danny Mack was married on Sep-tember 1, outside the lodge at the topof the gondola at the SteamboatSprings Ski Resort in Colorado. Hewrites, “My two brothers (both Parkalumni, Ken ’77 and Tony ’79) andmy oldest son were my groomsmen.”Congratulations, Danny!

1976Class RepresentativeTenney Mead Cover

For news of Tiina Bougas Smith’sson, Trace, please see Class of 2008news.

1977Class RepresentativeSam Solomon

Marshall Berenson is very excitedabout starring in and producing (withhis wife Kathy) their first film titled“Pie.” “The ultimate goal is to pro-duce feature films here in the Bostonarea,” Marshall writes. “Pie” was shoton location in Cambridge and Allstonand is the story of an unrepentantLothario who discovers the error ofhis ways through an encounter withthe woman of his dreams. Marshallwill submit the film to internationalfilm festivals for screening in mid-2013 through 2014. For more infor-mation, visit www.piethefilm.com or“pie the film” on Facebook.


1979Class RepresentativesSally Solomon Lalla Carouthers

Sally Solomon writes, “Hello Classof ’79, and thank you, LallaCarothers, for continuing to keep us actively connected! Since I wrotelast, I am still very happy and luckyto love my job as a persistence spe-cialist, advising college students whoface difficult academic or other obsta-cles. David and I will celebrate oursixth year of marriage this month,

which makes me feel falsely young tohave been so recently wed. Since thecall for notes included some pre-fabri-cated questions, I will gladly usethem to share my uneventful news:

Are you graduating from high school, collegeor graduate school this spring? Negative, but my brother (SamSolomon ’77) has a daughter who is graduating from college this spring. I believe that counts, as I amthe proud aunt.

Perhaps you are heading somewhere warmthis winter to escape the cold? Negative, but I saw a budding crocusyesterday, so it will be warm inBrookline soon. I believe that counts.

Are you recently engaged or did you getmarried this past year? Negative, but see above for marriageinfo.Did you get together with your Park friendsover the winter holiday? Yes! Often! Although it’s on FB, I do count it as staying connected. It isalways a thrill to see and hear whatmy Park pals are up to. Since lastwrit ing, I’ve had the opportunity tosee Nadia Belash McKay (thoughvery sadly it was at our dear class-mate Robin Randolph’s memorial service), as well as Gordon Gabbay, Tony Mack, and MaggieRemensnyder.

Do you have a new venture that you wouldlike to share with the Park community? Err…we’re planning to weatherizeour porch.

Hilary Hart ’79’s third book aboutwomen’s spirituality, Body ofWisdom: Women’s Spiritual Powerand How it Serves was published in April.

Clockwise from top left: This winter,Nadia Belash McKay ’79 and herfamily skied at Mad River Glen, theirfavorite mountain; Tony ’79, Danny’75 and Kenny ’77 Mack celebrateDanny’s marriage to Miwa Mack; Ascene from Marshall Berenson ’77’snew film, “Pie.”

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February Fête

lose to 100 alumni, friends and Park faculty gatheredtogether at the Hampshire House on Thursday,

February 7th for the 4th Annual Park Alumni February Fete.The impending blizzard did not keep people away from afestive evening of reconnecting! Guests heard from AlumniCommittee Co-Chairs Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96 and RebeccaLewin Scott ’89. Head of School Jerry Katz began to saygoodbye to the Alumni community as he prepared to leavePark at the end of the academic year. It was a fabulousevening and we look forward to seeing everyone againnext year!

Clockwise from top left corner: Yrinee Michaelidis ’00 and Bri Connolly ’01; HelenBurrage, Katharine Burrage Schmitt ’94, Buzz Burrage ’57 and Alyssa Burrage Scott’92; Greg Kadetsky ’96 and Bea Sanders, Director of Development; Joanie Amick Kelly’84, Diana Walcott ’85 and Joe Koltun ’85; Alumni Committee Co-Chairs, RebeccaLewin Scott ’89 and Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96; Brian Swett ’94, Dean Conway andRuthie Rowbotham ’93; Eliza Drachman-Jones Quincy ’98, Director of Alumni Relations,and Laura Delgado ’98; Garrett Solomon ’86, Dean Conway, Bob Hurlbut and BeckySolomon; Laura Burnes ’93, Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96 and Thacher Tiffany ’93; DiegoAlvarado ’01 and Greg Kadetsky ‘96; Anne McNay, Caleb Winder and PhoebeGallagher Winder ’84; Sisters Amy Lloyd McCarthy ’86 and Julia Lloyd Johannsen ’93;Merrill Hawkins ’96 and David Lawton; Sarah Gessner ’89, Katherine Rowbotham ’89and Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89; Jonathan Sheffi ’96, Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96, LillaCurran ’95 and Nashan Vassel ’95; Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89 and Greg Cope ’71; SarahHall Weigel ’92, Bob Hurlbut and Julia Lloyd Johannsen ‘93; Sisters Alyssa Burrage Scott’92 and Katharine Burrage Schmitt ’94; Whit Growdon ’90, Abigail Ross Goodman ’91and David Glynn ’91

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Do. Not sure if there’s some interest-ing connection there. My husbandAndy and I are also excited to reportthat our older daughter, Amelia, willbe going to the University of Chicagonext year and hopes to focus onstudying Arabic.” “Time certainly fliesbut all is great with us!,” reports NinaFrusztajer. “We (myself and my threechildren Catherine, Hugo and Zeno)all play instruments (piano, ukelele,guitar, drums) and sing. The kids per-form in recitals and compose theirown songs, and I am still playing witha band (guitar and vocals), which isreally fun. I was very lucky to be ableto attend the Grammy’s this year,which was a blast.” Hilary Hart’sthird book about women’s spirituality,Body of Wisdom: Women’s Spiritual Powerand How it Serves was published inApril. “If you are interested inwomen’s spiritual power, how it func-tions, and how it can help resolvesome of the world’s most pressingchallenges, please check it out! Asidefrom book news, I’m living in Taos(where I hung out with Lucy Pererabefore she moved away!) and stillreally enjoying staying in touch withmy Park classmates on Facebook.”Nadia Belash McKay reports, “All iswell. I own and operate Mom CorpsBoston, a staffing firm that firmlybelieves that flexibility is the work-style of the future and a way to attractand retain top talent. Needless to say,it’s an interesting time for us with allof the controversy in the press. Enjoy-ing living in Milton with my husbandJim, and boys Henry (12) and Ollie(9).”

1980Class RepresentativeSusan Schorr

Myra Paci writes “My husbandMichael Furlong and I are still hap-pily married and have even started acompany together: SLAP Agency.We’re a marketing and video produc-tion company, so we have basicallycombined our talents and two careerpaths into one. So far, so good. Checkout our website at www.slapsf.com.On other fronts, our older daughterAdriana is finishing 8th grade andwill start Berkeley High School nextfall, if all goes as planned. Ouryounger daughter Nora is in 4thgrade and organizes all our lives. Mymother Mary Paci and brothersChristopher ’74 and Stefano ’77—and their families—are all thriving aswell; this is a true blessing. Greetingsto all you Parkies of yesteryear: stu-dents, teachers, and administrators!”Greg Welpton has been back in NewEngland for a little over a year, work-

ing as the operations manager forHodgdon Defense Composites inBath, Maine. Greg tells us, “I’mliving down on 40 acres between theKennebec and Bath rivers. It’s prettyquiet and peaceful here—and a niceplace to retreat to from the organizedchaos of getting a production facilityup, running and delivering boats outthe door. I wish everyone out therewell, and if you are ever up in Maineto please stop in and say ‘hi’!”

1981Class RepresentativesMatt Carothers Alex Mehlman

1982 Class RepresentativeAllison Nash Mael

Tracy Slater, whose trials of navigat-ing life and language in Japan was featured in a recent Park Bulletin, hasa memoir forthcoming from Pen-guin’s Putnam imprint. Her book,The Good Shufu: A Wife in Search of aLife Between East and West, is the truestory of finding love and meaning inanother language and home inanother world—and of how some-times, when we let go of everythingwe’ve ever planned for, we find more than we could have ever hoped.thegoodshufu.wordpress.com

1983Class RepresentativesLisa Livens Freeman Elise Mott

1984Class RepresentativeAnne Collins Goodyear

Anne Collins Goodyear writes,“Things have been busy and excitingwith lots of new professional and personal opportunities. I recentlyassumed the presidency of the College Art Association, helpeddesign a project for study the fair useof copyrighted images by scholarsand artists for which the College ArtAssociation has been awarded twomajor grants and, now, just recently,have accepted, together with my hus-band Frank, positions as the Co-Directors of the Bowdoin CollegeMuseum of Art.” Laura ChurchWilmerding and her interior designfirm Laura Wilmerding Interiors wasfeatured in the March 2013 issue of House Beautiful magazine. Congrat-ulations, Anne and Laura!

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Top to bottom: Nina Frusztajer’s ’79 kids Catherine 11, Hugo 9, and Zeno 10; Myra Paci ’80 with her husband Michael Furlong and their two kids Adriana and Nora; Interior designer Laura ChurchWilmerding ’84 was featured in the March 2013 issue of House Beautiful magazine.


1985Class RepresentativeRachel Levine Foley

Katrina Newbury, associate paperconservator at the Museum of FineArts, Boston, joined forces with BetsyPlatt and Paul Newmark’s Pre-K stu-dents to introduce the world of artconservation. Katrina, who daughterGillian is in the Park Class of 2023,explained her visit. “Many childrenhave been to museums and sharedtheir experiences. After reviewingwhat we find in art museums, whywe don’t touch art and why it isimportant to leave bulky back packsand coats in the coat check [so wedon’t bump into the art], we observedand compared characteristics of dif-ferent papers [thin, transparent tis-sues, thicker card stock and amysterious paper that wouldn’t rip[aka: Tyvek] by listening to how theysound when shaken, looking through

them, crumpling them and seeinghow easily they tear. Next, we lookedat some before and after treatmentimages of real museum art works andplayed ‘I Spy’ to find the problemand then the repair. Finally, we madeour own art, ’damaged it”’ and fixedit using paste. As another experiment,we wet some inkjet printed imagesand observed how the colors cameout. Hopefully, the take away wasthat conservators are essentially artdoctors and that most art can befixed if it gets damaged (and not thatwe rip things so we can fix them)!”

1986Class RepresentativesMark Epker Jay Livens

Congratulations to Minnie Amesand Brian Hirschfeld who welcomedtwins Eli and Hannah Hirschfeld intotheir family on September 27, 2012.

1987Class RepresentativesMary Sarah Baker Geoffrey Glick

Congratulations to Mary SarahBaker on her recent engagement toSam Fairweather!

1988Class RepresentativeLiza Cohen Gates

1989Class RepresentativesDahlia Aronson Ian Glick Rebecca Lewin Scott

Jessica Stone Barer writes “We werein Kauai for two weeks this winter,surfing, and hiking (and getting somemuch needed R & R). We saw theinfamous Manawaiopuna Falls (seen

in such movies as Jurassic Park) thatis only accessible by helicopter.”

1990Class RepresentativesZachary Cherry Alexander Rabinsky

Sadia Shephard has exciting news toshare: “My husband, AndreasBurgess, and I welcomed our firstchild, daughter Noor Jehan ShepardBurgess, who was born at Mass Gen-eral Hospital September 30, 2012. Atfour months she experienced WinterStorm Nemo, her first blizzard, at myparents’ home in South Dartmouth,and loved watching the snow fall.”


Right: Katrina Newbury ’85 taughther daughter, Gillian ’23, and thePre-K class about paperconversation.

Below (L-R): 1985 classmatesNancy Baker Cahill andWhitney Wood had awonderful visit in Miamiduring Art Basel, an internationalcontemporary art fair. Nancy’s work “Entropics” wason display in December at Miami Project; Jessica Stone Baker’89 and her husband Christopher visited Hawaii’s ManawaiopunaFalls this winter; Abby Scott and cousins Max and Julia Glick on thebeach in Nevis. Abby is the daughter of Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89and Jordan Scott ’89. Max and Julia are the children of Ian Glick ’93. Sadia Shepard ’90, Andreas Burgess and baby daughter Noor



Congratulations to Rich and LouiseBaker Lee, who welcomed beautifulbaby daughters Alice and Adelaide inAugust.

1993Class RepresentativesJaime Quiros Alison Ross Jessica Ko Beck

1994Class RepresentativesAlan Bern Aba Taylor

1995Class RepresentativeLilla Curran

The Class of 1995 deserves a roundof applause! First, congratulations toMelissa Deland and Julie Deland onthe birth of their little girl, ReevesJulia Deland, who was born on Febru-ary 21. And, more congratulations forDiana Potter Chevignard and herhusband Alban on the birth of their little girl Alice Valentine ElisabethChevignard, on November 1, 2012.And, finally, congratulations toHilary Walton on her marriage toJohn Lehman on March 10, 2012.

1996Class RepresentativesKathrene Tiffany BellNick Brescia Merrill Hawkins Katayoun Shahrokhi

Congratulations to Kathrene TiffanyBell and Anderson Bell on their baby girl Alden Tiffany Bell who wasborn on November 17, 2012.Andrew Taylor is in the running tobecome one of Food & Wine Magazine’sBest New Chefs of 2013. Andrewowns the award-winning EventideOyster Co. in Portland, Maine. If youare ever in the area stop by his restau-rant for some oysters, a lobster roll,and to say hello!

1997Class RepresentativesSarah Conway Suzy McManmon Sarah Robbat

Captain Chase Johnson, U.S. MarineCorps, returned safely from a deployment as the prosecutor forRegional Command (Southwest), Hel-mand Provence, Afghanistan. He and

Top row: Park alumni at Hilary Walton Lehman’swedding: Alex Ellis ’94, David Walton ’94, Francie Walton Karlen ’87, John Lehman, HilaryWalton Lehman ’95, Jenny Walton Burke ’91,Melissa Deland ’95, Eve (Wadsworth) Lehrman’95, Amanda Walton ’95, Katharine BurrageSchmitt ’95, and Buzz Burrage ’57

Middle row: Adelaide and Alice Lee, twindaughters of Louise Baker Lee ‘92 and Rich Lee;Chef Andrew Taylor ’96 is making a name forhimself in Portland, Maine

Bottom row: Capt. Chase Johnson’s (‘97) U.S.Marine Corps Unit

his wife Lucy are happy to be backon the beaches of Southern California. And, congratulations toSarah Shoukimas on her engage-ment to Mike Ryan!

1998Class RepresentativesLydia Hawkins Meg LloydSarah Swettberg

Alex Miller was named one ofForbes Top 30 under 30 in the area

of energy. An assistant professor atthe University of North Carolina,Miller is researching novel catalystsfor use in the sustainable manufactureof next-generation fuels. In additionto converting natural gas and biomassto more convenient liquid fuels, hisgroup is developing catalysts that uti-lize solar energy to convert water andcarbon dioxide directly to liquid fuelsand oxygen. Congratulations to AlexSaltzman on his recent engagementto Megan Leahey!

Alex Miller ’98


Severine Fleming ’97Alumni Achievement Award Celebration

Park proudly presented the 2012 Alumni Achievement Awardto Severine Fleming ’97 on Thursday, October 25, 2012.Following in the footsteps of recipients before her, Severine is

making a difference in her community and inspiring others in all that shedoes. As the director and chief logistician of the Greenhorns project, asmall, land-based nonprofit for young farmers, Severine is an agriculturalist,activist, and organizer based in New York’s Hudson River Valley.

Severine spent the morning at Park visiting with students and faculty.During a special Morning Meeting presentation, Severine spoke about herwork with the Greenhorns organization and her work as a young farmer in21st century America. She took questions from the students and talkedabout how her interest in farming sparked at an early age when shediscovered how much she loves baby animals. Severine spoke with manystudents throughout the day, ranging from Kindergarteners through ninthgraders. It was great to have Severine back at Park to inspire tomorrow’sfuture farmers to follow their dreams.

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1999Class RepresentativeColin Arnold Elizabeth Weyman Susanna Whitaker Waters

Congratulations to CameronMarchant who will be inducted into2013 Athletic Hall of Fame at theNoble and Greenough School.Susanna Whitaker Waters writes,“I was married to Willie Waters onJune 9 in Westport Harbor—a beauti-ful day. I was lucky to have Liz Stahlas one of my maids-of-honor, andhaving Lindsay Segar and MargaretGormley in attendance helped tomake it a memorable celebration.”

2000Class RepresentativeJessica Whitman

2001Class RepresentativeBen Bullitt

Lindsay Arnold is working for theU.S. National Ski and SnowboardAssociation. She is responsible formanaging the U.S. World Cup skicompetitions, which help deter -mine the next U.S. Olympic ski team.Lindsay will travel to the 2014Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russiato help manage the U.S. team!Caitlin Dick returned to Park thisfall and writes “I have had a great

time re-connecting with the Park com-munity this year as both an After-School Program teacher and a fifthgrade assistant teacher!” In January,Dakin Henderson spoke at MorningMeeting about his experience makingdocumentary films. As he led the stu-dents in a moment of silence, heasked “if someone were to make adocumentary film about your life,what would it be about?”

2002Class RepresentativesAlejandro Alvarado Alex Lebow

Alejandro Alvarado, Molly Boskey,Farrell Frankel, Nathan Kellogg,

Alex King, Alex Lebow, Julia Spiroand Matt Weinberg got together fora mini reunion over the holidays!

2003Class RepresentativeDiana Rutherford

2004Class RepresentativeSteven Fox

2005Class RepresentativeLily Bullitt

Top row: 1999 Classmates celebrating Susanna Whitaker Waters wedding: Margaret Gormley, Susanna Whitaker Waters, Willie Waters, Lindsay Segar and Liz Stahl; After speaking at Morning Meeting about his filmmaking, Dakin Henderson ’01 caught up with Upper DivisionHead Alice Perera Lucey ’77

Bottom row: This spring, Amit Barsil ’00 led an independent study in computer science and network research at Boston University Academy,where Phil Gambone teaches humanities. Amit lives in Boston and works as a freelance web designer, developer and entrepreneur;2002 classmates Molly Boskey, Alex Lebow, Farrell Frankel, Matt Weinberg, Julia Spiro, Alex King, Alejandro Alvarado and Nathan Kellogggot together for a mini reunion over the holidays!


On a perfect sunny fall day in September, over 100Park alumni and their families celebrated the end

of summer at the AnnualPark Alumni Clambake.Many classes were represented andeveryone feasted on fresh lobster, clamchowder, and much more. We even hada visit from a life-size lobster! Ouryoungest guests participated in a donut-

eating contest andpotato sack races. A funday was had by all!

Alumni Clambake 2013

From top left:1. Members of the Class of 2012: FionaPratt, Jaleel Williams, Juliet Henry, ChrisDuckworth; 2. Director of Admission MerleJacobs with Marshall Johannsen (son of JuliaLloyd Johannsen ’93); 3. Jordan Scott ’89joins in on the donut eating contest!4. Elizabeth Mitchell ’94 and her daughterTyeisha; 5. Donuts on a string!; 6. Meet andgreet at registration; 7. Daly Franco ‘05,Steve Kellogg and Luz Franco; 8. Jaleel Williams ’12 and Hannah Hecht ‘11 reconnect;9. 2011 classmates Gracie Donnell Kilmer, Issy Julian, Hannah Hecht, and SophiaGriffith-Gorgati; 10. Amanda Mitchell ’96 and friend; 11. Caitlin Connolly ’98 and Meg Lloyd ’98; 12. Let the potato sack race begin!; 13. Abbott Lawrence ‘85 and the Clambake mascot, Bea Sanders, Director of Development; 14. Thacher Tiffany ’93,Anderson Bell and Andrew Scott ’93; 15. Siblings Amy Lampert ’63 and AndrewLampert ‘67; 16. Amy Simpson ’11 and Sarah Clavijo ’11

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2006Class RepresentativeMcCall Cruz

Congrats to Park’s own CharlieRugg who was selected by the LosAngeles Galaxy in the first round ofthe Major League Soccer Superdraft.Charlie will play forward for thereigning MLS Cup championshipteam.

2007Class RepresentativesThomas Cope Benjamin Schwartz

2008Class RepresentativesMarielle Rabins Manizeh Afridi

Tiina Bougas Smith ’76 tells us thatTrace Smith competed in the 2013Alpine World Championships in Austria this February. The course,where Lindsay Vonn was badly

injured, was long, very steep, and icy.“Trace nailed the slalom, finishing36th in front of 35,000 spectators!”

2009Class RepresentativesMercedes Garcia-Orozco Cary Williams

2010Class RepresentativesAnnie GoodridgeGilad Seckler Michela Thomsen

2011Class RepresentativesGrace Donnell-KilmerEliza Thomas

2012Class RepresentativesEnya MeadeJaleel Williams

Clockwise from top left: Runningback Michael Cox ’04 was drafted by the New York Giants this spring.He transferred from Michigan to UMass for his senior year and rushed for ateam high 715 yards and 5 touchdowns on 198 carries. Park fans, look forMichael this fall!; 2007 classmates Ben Lampert, Ben Schwartz, Alex Jundanian,Thomas Cope, with William Jundanian ‘10; Charlie Rugg ’06, was drafted to play professional soccer in L.A. this winter; Emma Thorne ‘04 and EllieShepley ‘05 performed in “Ocean Kingdom,” a retelling of Perecles at a theaterin Brooklyn; Trace Smith ’08 celebrates after a successful slalom run at theAlpine World Championships in Austria.


From the top: 1. Kat Mitchell, Ellie Parker, Sabrina Rabins, and Chloe LeStage,all Class of 2013; 2. Courtney Collins-Pisano ’15, Chris Collins-Pisano ’09 andCaroline Collins-Pisano’15; 3. Amy Simpson ’11, Wiley Holton ’12, and Mikaela Cox ’13; 4. Christina DeVaughn ’90, Tam DeVaughn ’96, ElizaDrachman-Jones Quincy ’98; 5. 2013 classmates: Rachel Spitzer, Tori Alvarez,Ashlyn Frank, Mica Curtin-Bowen; 6. Teagan Atwood ’14, Harry Sherman ’13,Ben Thompson-Hall ’13, and Jack Maroni ’14; 7. Maddie Hurley ’13, JaleelWilliams ’12, and Ashlyn Frank ’13; 8. Alan Rivera and Michela Thompsen ’10;9. Katrina Newbury’85, Anika Singh ’11, and Bea Sanders

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Alumni representing the classesof 2008–2013 returned to Parkfor the annual Young AlumniBagel Breakfast beforeYule Festival. The event hasgrown into a tradition for Park’smost recent graduates—withmore than 50 alumni attendingand joining in for a rousing finaleof “Children Go Where I SendThee” at Yule Festival!

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Arrivals

1986Minnie Ames and Brian Hirschfeld Eli and Hannah HirschfeldSeptember 27, 2012

1990Sadia Shephard and Andreas BurgessNoor Jehan Shephard BurgessSeptember 30, 2012

1992Louise Baker Lee and Rich LeeAlice and Adelaide LeeAugust 1, 2012

1995Diana Potter Chevignard and Alban ChevignardAlice Valentine Elisabeth Chevignard November 1, 2012

Melissa Deland and Julie Deland Reeves Julia Deland February 21, 2013

1996Kathrene Tiffany Bell and Anderson Bell Alden Tiffany Bell November 17, 2012

Top row (L-R):Amanda Zhou, Louie Feingold,Bronwyn Shields, and LilySexton—all Park Class of 2012are also members of Exeter’sClass of 2015; Reeves JuliaDeland, daughter of MelissaDeland ’95 and Julie Deland

Bottom row: Alden Tiffany Bell, daughterof Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96and Anderson Bell

In Memoriam

Bill Burnham ’63October 5, 2012

Dwight FantonFebruary 4, 2013Father of Roma HoytGrandfather of Catie Hoyt ’06 andEmily Hoyt ’10

Gale Pasternack GoldsmithJanuary 24, 2013Mother of Claire Pasternack ’98 andJonathan Pasternack ’02

Arthur Perry HallFebruary 19, 2013Father of Vicky Hall Kehlenbeck ’68Grandfather of Alexander Kehlenbeck’98 and David Kehlenbeck ’00

Eric H. Johnson, MDApril 8, 2012Father of Cassandra Johnson ’93, Abigail Johnson ’98 and Lyman Johnson ’00

John W. Priestley, Jr.March 11, 2013Father of Anne Priestly ’71, John W.Priestly III ’72, and the late JoelPriestley ’76

Melvin Alan PrivesApril 10, 2012Father of Todd Prives ’92 and Elizabeth Prives ’96

Richard Prouty ’27June 15, 2012

Merrill RobbinsApril 22, 2012Mother of Merrill Woodworth ’73

Wendy WheelerFebruary 6, 2013 Mother of Amy Wheeler ’81 and Beth Wheeler ’81

Engagements

1987Mary Sarah Baker and Sam Fairweather

1997Sarah Shoukimas and Mike Ryan

1998Alex Saltzman and Megan Leahey

Weddings

1975Danny Mack and Miwa Mack

1995Hilary Walton and John LehmanMarch 10, 2012

1999Susanna Whitaker and Willie WatersJune 9, 2012

125th Birthday Alumni ClambakeSunday, September 15

Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ DayWednesday, November 27

Yule FestivalFriday, December 20

125th Celebration Featuring New Head of School Michael RobinsonThursday, January 16

May DayFriday, May 2

Alumni Reunion & SpringfestSaturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17

125 years ago, in the fall of 1888, MissCaroline Augusta Pierce opened the doors to a new school. Located in one half of adouble house at 346-348 Walnut Street, thissmall proprietary school served 16 childrenof various ages from neighboring families inBrookline. Today’s Park School—with 554students from over 30 cities and towns—is adirect descendent of that first class.

125 years later, The Park School is thriving.We invite you to join us as we celebrate theincredible history and successes of thisunique institution at special school eventsand year-long anniversary festivities.

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